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Evel’s® broken bones X-rays, skycycle rocket, jump bikes and other curiosities will be part of Evel Knievel Thrill Show The name Evel Knievel is synonymous with daredevil. He was the undisputed king of stunt showmanship–the man who made motorcycles fly. He enthralled audiences with his nonchalance as he faced death-defying exploits that left him with […]

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Keith R. Ball, the Boss of Bikernet.com, one of the V-Twin industry’s very old players was recently recognized by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and given the 2014 Award of Excellence in Communication to the Aftermarket. Ball has been a member of the organization since the inception of Bikernet.com, 19 years ago. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation

A 60-year-old, fully-functioning “cutaway” BSA Gold Star motorcycle looks set to become one of the stars of the coming auction season for collectible motorcycles, which gets underway in Las Vegas in the first week of January. Built by BSA for the 1956 Earls Court Motorcycle Show in London, the “living art” exhibit began with a

The Seattle Cossacks is a group of precision stunt riders that harken back to the days of stunt riding drill teams from the ’30s and ’40s. Obviously not the original Cossacks that formed back in 1938, but an updated version of them featuring several descendants of the early group does exist. Today’s Seattle Cossacks deliver the

From The Rapid City Journal. Even with estimates that nearly 1 million visitors may come to the 75th anniversary Sturgis motorcycle rally this summer, Brenda Vasknetz says she is more excited than scared about the avalanche of cycle enthusiasts. Vasknetz, director of the annual rally, says the celebration of the 75th rally could signal a

  The Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment (VLAD) Act. By Eva Cripps from Bike Me.   Introduction: On 16 October, 2014, the Liberal National Party dominated state of Queensland’s parliament passed three pieces of bikie-related legislation, including the bill that would become the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment (VLAD) Act. Under the VLAD Act, a “vicious lawless

Folks, here’s a video that’s sure to chase the Monday Blues away and get you in trouble at work. Now don’t come telling us we never give you anything nice…. Advertisement

Harley-Davidson is recalling 19,000 2012 Dyna and Softail motorcycles, citing that the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode. If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes. Models affected are the 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103,

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  It’s not too late to enter your motorcycle in the Easyriders Bike Show in Anaheim on January 10th. EXCITING NEW CLASSES & CUSTOM TROPHIES! – Basic 5′ x 10′ Display space is FREE!!! – Space upgrades are available with additional fees. – All competitors must pay standard entry fee for the show date(s). –

Having launched a comprehensive line of old-school-inspired motorcycle accessories, Bikernet partner and sponsor EMD is gearing up to a number of special announcements in 2015. Stay tuned! Advertisement

Over 750 antique motorcycles are coming up for auction in Las Vegas Jan. 8-10 when Mecum Auctions brings MidAmerica’s 24th annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction to South Point. Dubbed “the most anticipated antique motorcycle auction of the year,” the three-day event is open to all and draws participants from all 50 states and around the

The 1999 FLHT standard is “loud” on many levels. Between the “loud” paint scheme laid down by Brad Smith of theFactoryMatch.com, to the seven pairs of KICKER power sports and marine style speakers, to the 12″ sub stacked in the tour pack – this bagger is “loud” enough to surely get your attention. The Kicker

  The Great Unremembered Threat to Harley-Davidson. Launching its first motorcycle in 1904, the Feilbach enterprise would eventually knock heads, SOHC or otherwise, with another Milwaukee upstart company, Harley-Davidson, although it seemed Feilbach had the upper hand with a better motorcycle. Arthur Otto Feilbach and his brother William tinkered together their first machine within their

Wishing Everyone a Good and Prosperous New Year. Hey, Life is nuts, but every year we make a plan, good, bad or indifferent. So, the overall mantra for 2015 is more fun, friends, and more time to relax. Okay, so how the hell are we going to find the right path. We started two more

Klock Werks has added another option to the patented Flare™ Windshield line for 2014+ FLH Model riders. Flare™ Low for 2014 + FLH models joins the already released 6.5”, 8.5”, and 11.5” options available. Klock Werks original, patented Flare™ Windshield is still the best choice for improved air management, complimenting the new vent/duct system in

A Missouri lawmaker wants to lift a state law requiring all motorcyclists wear a helmet. Newly elected state Representative Shane Roden of Cedar Hill recently filed legislation that would require only minors to wear helmets. Those with learner’s permits also would need to wear a helmet while driving. Anyone driving or riding as a passenger