POST MEMORIAL DAY THURSDAY NEWS ON BIKERNET
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POST-MEMORIAL DAY THURSDAY NEWS FOR MAY 30, 2013
Hey, This is a good one, but once a week, I’m going to promote Freedom in this country, as an alternative to more regulation, by pointing out an example. Here’s an interesting one from Ireland. The decline of the family pub has led to a rise in alcoholism. Since more and more pubs are forced
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A Cool Café Racer Skid Lid
With a look straight from the days of vintage classic motorcycles and café racers, the new FX-76 from AFX gives you that classic old school look with the features, comfort and safety standards of today. An advanced fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP™) shell that is aerodynamic, light weight and strong houses the hypo-allergenic and anti-microbial liner
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Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association to host IMBBA North American Championship Bike Show in Sturgis
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is pleased to announce that they will host the International Master Bike Builder Association (IMBBA) North American Championship Bike Show and Hall of Fame Induction at Sturgis Dragway on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. "The WMDRA is thrilled to share the artistry and craftsmanship of the IMBBA North American
Body Painters Wanted to Compete In Model Painting Contest
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is looking for professional Body Painters interested in competing in a Sturgis Women model painting contest. If you are a professional body painter interested in participating please submit contact info and samples of your work to artists@buffalochip.com as soon as possible. Advertisement
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Polaris Gets Involved With Tornado Relief
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the company is donating 10 military, off-road vehicles with a combination of Run-Flat and Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT), to enhance The Salvation Army’s ability to transport food, water and other critical supplies to survivors, in Moore, Okla. The units will be delivered from Polaris’ Osceola, Wis. plant, free of
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Indian Motorcycle Time Machine: 1910 – 1919
Bikernet takes a quick look at Indian Motorcycle's historical timeline for iconic moments from 1901 through the present. Today we give you 1910 – 1919 1911 — Indian riders hold every American speed and distance record. Indian sweeps top three positions in first Isle of Man Mountain Course Race. 1913 — First swingarm and leaf-spring rear suspension in
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Jason Tiedeken Is Performance Machine's New Director Of Research And Development
Here at Performance Machine, our Research and Development (R&D) team are always envisioning and designing products that helped put PM on the map for wheels, disc brakes, and performance accessories. Today, PM is recognizing one of our esteemed R&D colleagues, Jason Tiedeken, as the new Director of Research and Development. Jason came onboard to Performance
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RARE LATE MODEL EXCELSIOR-HENDERSON ON BIKERNET
We found it, still in the crate in the Sturgis Museum. Check out the brief story. Or stop in and see it. Read the review:
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WAYMORE BLUES BIKE FEATURE ON BIKERNET
Nothing fancy, just a classic.
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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Discovery for May 2013
In 1993, Dan Hanlon had a dream to design and build brand new American made motorcycles, and secured the names Excelsior and Henderson previously owned by Schwinn. Hanlon set out to raise funds and to design and build cruiser and touring motorcycles. Early on, the company secured nearly $100 million in start-up money, and built
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Jay’s First and Last Bike
Many motorcycle riders, myself included, wish they still had the first motorcycle they ever owned. Jay Ternes is not one of those riders. He, in fact, still has his first motorcycle. It’s a 1977 Harley-Davidson XLH, which he purchased in 1977 from a Harley-Davidson dealer in Iola, Kansas. Ten years earlier was the first year
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Triumph Motorcycles India launch confirmed for Q3 2013
British motorcycle marquee, Triumph has been eyeing the Indian market for some time now. It all started at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo, where they revealed their motorcycle line-up and launch plans for India. They even released the price of their motorcycles, but, never launched them. Now, they are back again, with a promised to
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Top Celebrity Custom Builders Return for 2013 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show July 14th
The 2013 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continues its now 22-year tradition as the premier outdoor streetbike show in America with a return to the Queen Mary's Seawalk Village, Long Beach, CA on Sunday July 14th. Featured as always are the world's top Celebrity Builders displaying their newest bikes and competing in the Calendar Bike Building
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Motorcycle awareness gets attention on Capitol Hill
The importance of drivers watching for motorcycles, and motorcyclists riding safely, got some much-needed attention in Washington, D.C., on May 22. U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Ark.), co-chairman of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, made a statement for the record noting May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and stressed the importance of motorcycle safety. "Drivers' failure
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Victory Motorcycles Revs Up for Busy Summer of Demo Events & Rallies
Victory Motorcycles is hitting the open road this summer with a full schedule of Victory National Demo Tour stops from coast to coast. “This summer we’ll connect with riders at more bike rallies than ever before,” said Victory Marketing Director Brian Kirkendall. “We know there is no comparison to riding a Victory and our riders
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A quarter million motorcycles roar into Washington in Rolling Thunder tribute to veterans and missing in action soldiers
The Washington Mall and the Pentagon rumbled with 250,000 motorcycles on Sunday as Rolling Thunder rumbled into the capital. Some 900,00 riders, passengers and spectators traveled from across the country for Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to veterans and those stilling missing in action. The annual event started in 1988, when the Vietnam War
MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY POST FOR MAY 26, 2013
Hey, Life is absolutely amazing. There are so many opportunities out there. Remember the too-cool bobber Kent, at Lucky Devil Metal Works, in Houston built for Nyla. She traded it for a floating restaurant on the Los Angeles Harbor. She is now having the time of her life running a floating barge, and making
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COAST TO COAST LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM BILL BISH FOR MAY ON BIKERNET
They are trying to lower the drinking limit!
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A MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE TO NEK
Many of our brothers have not returned. Our brothers, who have given their lives to defend our freedom, deserve a memorial. They deserve to be remembered and honored through our actions and our appreciation for their sacrifice. Many of our brothers when they return, have the desire for freedom and independence that nothing satisfies, like
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Episode 64 of Bandit's Cantina on Bikernet
There’s never a dull moment in the Cantina.
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