Marking the end of one chapter in our history and setting forth on the beginning of the most exciting one yet, the Final Edition is a tribute to all that was and all that will be. A stunning yet powerful bike, it features the 1939 World’s Fair paint scheme of Thunder Black and Indian […]
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Bikernet correspondant Darren Ho reports from the 21st Annual Yokohama Hot Rod & Custom Show in Japan Click on any photo to view it full size; hit ‘esc’ to resume reading. Everyone dreams of knocking items off their infinite “bucket list.” Recently, I had the opportunity to do
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Bikernet was present last night for the unveiling of Indian Motorcycle's 2013 Indian Chief Final Edition. Click on the image to read out full report on Bikernet.
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The Vision Series Mirrors — PM Vision Series Mirrors are designed to provide ample visibility side to side and behind where our own peripheral vision calls it quits. The Vision Series line offers an eyeful with five unique mirror heads and smart ambidextrous stems to suit your taste and riding style. Fully adjustable and vibration tested
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Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced the acquisition of Teton Outfitters, LLC, a privately owned, Rigby, Idaho-based company which designs, develops and distributes KLIM Technical Riding Gear. Calendar year 2012 sales for KLIM are anticipated to approach $30 million. KLIM is an industry leader in technical riding gear. This acquisition adds KLIM to Polaris’ growing
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The "If you build it they will come" All Brand Motorcycle Show presented by Russ Brown will feature over 12 classes of motorcycles from Antique and Old School to Twin Cam and Radical Design. Check out the Chopperfest website Bike Show link for more details on all the classes and entering your motorcycle. If
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It's the opportunity of a lifetime—own one of Bruce Willis' motorcycles! The action film star is taking five motorcycles out of his garage and donating them for an online auction to benefit veterans and wounded combat troopsthrough the Boot Campaign, a 501c3 non-profit military appreciation and support campaign based in Texas. This limited charity auction will
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I constantly hear someone say, even industry folks, "Choppers are dead." That's bullshit. The industry is growing in Europe and Australia. Choppers aren't dead. The economy in the US almost died, but when it's back, so will Choppers. Hit the photo below and find out just how cool Swedish choppers are.
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At the show, the company will make a number of significant announcements including the reveal of a limited quantity, model year 2013 Indian Motorcycle that pays tribute to the Kings Mountain era motorcycle, and an all new Indian Motorcycle display. In celebration of the 111-year history of the legendary American brand, Indian Motorcycle has crafted
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Don’t miss the Mooneyes Japan shots from the Sheriff.
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A recent addition to the PRIMO BELT DRIVES line-up is a ultra narrow open belt drive designed for 1990-2006 Evo & Twin Cam Softails®. This 11mm kit features a 1-3/4" wide "dense pack" Kevlar Polychain® Super Belt. This combination has been tested to withstand horsepower loads in excess of 150 H.P. The SLIMLINE™ belt drive uses
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Bananas, We are trying to handle the news and start the show load-in process in Long Beach. Ray is still working with the esteemed George, the Wild Brush, on pinstriping. Why is it always last minute? This weekend in Los Angeles we have the Mooneyes show, the Long Beach IMS and Ultimate Builder
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Tricky Air & Billet's "Air-Springer" front ends are constructed out of solid T-6 6061 billet aluminum with twin stainless steel shocks mounted on 5-degree raked triple trees. Tricky Air & Billet has taken the traditional mechanical springer into the next century by taking the design principals of a springer and giving it air adjustability. An
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Two-time World Superbike champion James Toseland will spearhead a British attempt to break the motorcycle land speed record. Toseland, 32, is set to make the record attempt in September 2014 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA. The current record stands at 376.363mph, set by American Rocky Robinson and ratified by the Federation
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Critics of lifting the helmet law predicted fatally and seriously injured motorcyclists would increase 45 percent. That has not happened. Deaths and serious injuries are up slightly through mid-November over last year, but not nearly as much as predicted. Continue reading
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Long before he was a perpetual presidential candidate, Ralph Nader forever changed the automobile industry. In his 1965 book, “Unsafe At Any Speed,” Nader accused U.S. manufacturers of putting profits before public safety, detailing their resistance to seat belts and other features with the potential to save lives. The book raised public awareness and,
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The world of Custom Guitars & Custom Motorcycles has collided with the 1st ever David Mann Chopper Fest custom guitar! PERRI INK Guitars has combined forces with Taber Nash of NASH Motorcycle Co to create something truly stunning. Spencer Getty of SpaGetty's Garage supplied the guitar's beautiful motorcycle paint scheme, and the guitar is
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The Easyriders 2013 Bike Show Tour is rolling into Anaheim, CA on Saturday January 5, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Witness hundreds of the planets hottest bikes on display as competitors compete for 59 total awards, cash, and the chance to have their bike featured in one of our magazines. Meet Charlie Hunnam “Jax”
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20 years ago at age 18 Billy Colombini was a passenger in a truck that overturned on a back-road in Upstate NY. For over three hours he laid in the ditch in the dark waiting for help. As he waited, like anyone of us, he tried desperately to get himself up and out
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Don’t miss the shows in Los Angeles this weekend. It’s nuts!
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The Easyriders 2013 Bike Show Tour is rolling into Anaheim, CA on Saturday January 5, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Witness hundreds of the planets hottest bikes on display as competitors compete for 59 total awards, cash, and the chance to have their bike featured in one of our magazines. Meet Charlie Hunnam “Jax”
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Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced $2.8 million in refunds Tuesday through settlements with two insurance companies that allegedly overcharged policyholders who owned motorcycles. Encompass Insurance Company, an Allstate subsidiary, and Amica Mutual Insurance Company allegedly overcharged Massachusetts consumers illegally by using inflated and un-depreciated motorcycle values for the calculation of insurance premiums. Under
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According to a new proposal, more than 70,000 Arizona motorcycle owners could each save $19 a year by skipping annual emissions tests. Trevor Baggiore, deputy director of air quality with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, said motorcycles make up 3.5 percent of vehicles on Valley roads and account for less than one percent of
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An official report from the Australian government has sung the praises of bikers for enriching and improving city living. The State of Australian Cities Report, which annually reviews the state of Australia's eighteen largest urban areas, concluded that the nations 700,000 motorcyclists and scooter riders produce lower emissions than car drivers, take up less
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