On Oct. 17, the eyes of the classic motorcycle world will be on Bonhams’ annual sale in Staffordshire, U.K., as 60 vintage motorcycles from the Lonati collection cross the block at the two-day auction. The collection is essentially a private museum of mostly American motorcycles, and it contains a number of gems that will […]
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Todd Silicato is just that kind of guy. He worked for PM for years, but had the balls to strike out on his own and kick off Todd’s Cycles, which became a success. He designed his own product line, built wild customs and modified stock bikes. He’s sort of a quiet guy with his easy-going
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This Street Glide would serve as a platform for designing several of the company’s new body panels & billet accessories. The bike’s goal was to build a great looking motorcycle like many of the custom baggers seen in American Bagger, but to also maintain a high level of practicality so the bike can still
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Enhance your riding comfort and style with Bad Dad’s 992 Floorboards. Bad Dad’s custom floorboards are CNC machined from 6061 aircraft grade billet aluminum and are available in black powdercoat & chrome. These great floorboards include all necessary mounting hardware and are finished with a custom cut rubber insert for a comfortable ride. Matching passenger
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Two outstanding anti-gun bills remain that Governor Brown has to make a decision on by Sunday, October 11. Please contact Governor Brown TODAY and urge him to VETO these unwarranted bills. Let the Governor know that these bills would do nothing to address crime and that they would only impact law-abiding gun owners. Listed below
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Hey, I’m trying to shift my focus. Focus is the key. I’m trying to teach a couple of kids about focus. One is five and the other is 25. One is just starting school and the other only focuses on getting high. I’m trying to get them to understand how important focus is. I remember
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The Harley-Davidson Dealer Show ends with a ride for about 150 or so dealers from all over the world who sign up. My wife, Petrina, rode her Street Glide, and I got a new 2016 Limited from the show in Las Vegas and we rode to Durango, Colorado and the Four Corners, then to Vail,
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Sooooo Elisa Seeger, owner of Indian Larry Motorcycles in Brooklyn New York, has invited me to their September 19th annual block party in honor of Larry. I can’t go. However since I’m a fan of Larry and have been writing a serialized sci-fi book called ‘BORDERLAND BIKER in memory of Indian Larry and Doo Wop
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This week in the news: Bad Judges, Hot Events, Burning Men, Bad Joke, New Products, Sizzling Deals, Love Ride, James Dean, and Freedom Read more.
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A 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead recently emerged from a cottage garage in Haviland Shores, Canada—a true barn find. “Barn finds have more appeal than a restored bike or car. If an old Corvette was found in a barn it is worth a lot more than one at your neighbour’s that he spent $30,000 to restore,” says Auctioneer
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Don’t come complaining that we never steer you toward a great deal… You can now buy a super cool KRGT-W by Arch Motorcycle Co. you get to ride it alongside Keanu Reeves and his partner and co-owner of Arch Motorcycle Co., Gard Hollinger. You will find that in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. Only three of the KRGT-W
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The Memphis Shades Gauntlet fairing features club-bike styling with more wind protection than you’d expect. The smooth, clean lines channel the air, while the frontal area is sufficient to provide full torso coverage when rolling up the miles. One-piece Lucite construction features a machined groove to outline the windshield, and a black Class-A finish that
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Küryakyn offers the industry’s first and only available saddlebag extensions with integrated L.E.D. functionality for Victory models. Küryakyn’s L.E.D. Saddlebag Extensions provide a clean and affordable stretched saddlebag appearance with the benefit of additional full-time L.E.D. running lights. The red lenses with high-output L.E.D.’s provide greater rider visibility and are styled to match the factory rear
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Hey, This is going to be good. There’s so much going on in the Custom Oz, and more than a handful of critical items in the air, but it feels good today. For a moment there’s a calm between storms. Let’s hit the news. The Bikernet Las Vegas Editor’s Choice award, sponsored by Cycle Source,
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Sooooo Elisa Seeger, owner of Indian Larry Motorcycles in Brooklyn New York, has invited me to their September 19th annual block party in honor of Larry. I can’t go. However since I’m a fan of Larry and have been writing a serialized sci-fi book called ‘BORDERLAND BIKER in memory of Indian Larry and Doo Wop
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At a Paris, France bicycle racing stadium (Le Velodrome du Bois de Vincenes), the Hendee Indian recreates past Board Track glories. In addition, back in the day, motorcycles were once used to “draft” racing bicycles. You can spot a vintage Indian board tracker racer a mile away thanks to its drooping handlebars as well as
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Based on a new 2015 Indian Scout and customized to emulate the purpose-built nature of historic hill climb motorcycles, the Black Hills Beast is the work of Doug Siddens and Nick Jaquez of IndianMotorcycles.net. Check it out!
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Most agree that a lowered “Slammed down” Softail looks best, but is it worth sacrificing the ride quality? Thanks to Ken Rutherford and his all new Slamtail, Softail owners no longer have to choose between the look and function. Designed to reuse the OEM spring and shock units and maintain the stock ride quality,
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Basedon a new 2015 Indian Scout and customized to emulate thepurpose-built nature of historic hill climb motorcycles, the BlackHills Beast is the work of Doug Siddens and Nick Jaquez ofIndianMotorcycles.net. Photography by Todd Williams Transformingthe look of the Scout started relatively easily with the addition ofseveral new Indian Motorcycle accessories including the 1920 SoloSaddle Seat
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You can spot a vintage Indian board tracker racer a mile away thanks to its drooping handlebars as well as spindly “hardtail” bicycle type frame and narrow 2 ¼ inch tires. With clutchless ferocious motors and minus brakes, you counted on your feet when trying to come to a stop after 100+ mph. A
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Everyone should travel Route 66 or at least visit some of the landmarks along the notorious highway. I am hitting sections of the famous road as I travel the US. While at the Mid American Freedom Rally in Buckhorn MO, it was recommended that I scoot on up the road to Devil’s Elbow and have
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Because the three travelers portrayed here offer such a powerful message, I’m compelled to bring a piece of it to you here. By the end of this article I will have gotten to the point and hope that the idea will have bled through in sufficient quantity to affect the lives of at least a
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Andrew Hines battled to his second Pro Stock Motorcycle final-round victory in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the NHRA Keystone Nationals. On his V-Rod, Hines has two wins in four Countdown events and now has a commanding 89-point lead on the Pro Stock Motorcycle field with three races left. “Our V-Rod bikes
