A Classic Shovelhead chop by Keino of the Indian Larry Legacy crew. Photo by Ela.There continues to be a lot of discussion about the future of our industry as bikers, shop owners, and manufacturers struggle to deal with the new emissions restrictions from the EPA. We have another opportunity to continue our way of life, […]
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Editor’s Note: We flew this feature in from Europe. I tried to leave the vocabulary alone. I gotta say that this is one helluva feature, as you’ll agree. It’s a street ride with a nasty looking babe and the photography is killer, enjoy.–Bandit The sun sets over the dusty old freight depot. Thousands and thousands
Riding before Cell Phones.I have prepared an original scientific review article on the subject of cellphone use while driving, substantiating the huge safety implications for allmotorists, and the even greater safety implications for motorcyclists. Ireviewed the landmark epidemiologal studies and the controlled experimentalstudies, as well as converging studies from other disciplines of science,such as neurology
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS STURGIS DAYS FINALE Continued From Page 3 BROUHAHA NOT JUST AN ENTERTAINING BIKE SHOW–Bandit will be on hand to sign his Bonneville Book and Sam “Chopper” Orwell. We will have Bandit’s Bedrolls, the first Brouhaha T-shirts, Bikernet bandanas and backpacks for sale in the Thunder Dome at Thunder Road. Don’t miss the
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS STURGIS ALERTS Continued From Page 2 SASHA’S NEW BOOK FROM MOTORBOOKS– Attached is the final cover of my book. Groovy! The photo is by Michele Lanci-Altomare, Creative Director, Motorbooks, Inc. Thank you, thank you! I say this to you…because you have SOOOOO inspired my career to keep moving forward. The book comes
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH CONTINUES… Continued From Page 1 WARNING FROM THE MIDDLE EAST– This morning, from a cave somewhere in Pakistan, Taliban Minister of Migration, Mohammed Omar, warned the United States that if military action against Iraq continues, Taliban authorities will cut off America’s supply of convenience store managers, and possible candidates for President of
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BIKERNET PRE-STURGIS NEWS HEADLINES–WIND EM UP TIME Topping off the flathead with Spectro 20-50.Hey,The bros are fired up to hit the road, if they haven’t already. We’re receiving reports from Sturgis and still making trophies for the world’s finest Bikernet Brouhaha at Thunder Road on Friday, August 8th. “My flight is Delta 3797, arriving 8:21
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The author working in his shop.“The razors edge”, a familiar expression, has returned to our sector once again in 2006. After experiencing robust growth for a period of five years fostered by new TV shows and other forms of media, the motorcycle industry, specifically the American V-twin market that we know and love, is starting
BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS UPDATE, DOWN-LOW-DATE CONCLUSION Continued From Page 3 Wimmer Custom Cycle Introduces 2 New Models–Myrtle Beach, SC- The latest introduction to the ever growing line of quality intakes and products from Wimmer Machine is The Better Sucker and the EBS Basic System. Both provide better air flow and are part of the world
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS SPECIAL REPORTS–OLD SCHOOL EXPLAINED, NEW H-D TRIKE REVEALED Continued From Page 2 BIKERNET OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL / ALL COOL STUDY BY RICK KROST FROM U.S. CHOPPERS–All is Kool today as we endeavor to put the pieces together in our search to define what exactly we mean by ?Old School? and
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BIKERNET BLACK-OUT THURSDAY NEWS Continued From Page 1 Check Todd’s feature on the Home Page.BIKERNET SEX IN THE SHOWER SURVEY–In a recent survey, people from Detroit have proved to be the mostlikely to have had sex in the shower !In the survey, carried out for leading toiletries firm ‘Brut’, a huge86% of Detroit residents said
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BIKERNET PRE-STURGIS 2008 THURSDAY NEWS HEADLINES–BIKERNET POWER DOWN, HARLEY BUILDS BIG TWIN TRIKES Hey,We were just getting rolling when, flicker and pop, the lights went out. I immediately lit a candle and asked Sin Wu to meet me in the bedroom. She panicked and ran out the door screaming something about finding the brass engraved
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April 21-22, 2006, Charlotte, NC—The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of North Carolina, Inc. hosted Beast of the East, which drew 122 people from 14 states. Biker’s rights issues are rooted in the core values of the American system—freedom and equal treatment under the law. As the gathering of activists attests, where
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THE BISH REPORT, MC SALES UP, BIKE CLUB ATTACK ON NEW YORK, FUNERALS ATTACKED IN AUSTRALIA AND SENSORS ADDED TO BIKES IN EUROPE Author Bill Bish.THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of
BIKERNET NEWS SPECIAL REPORTS–H-D QUARTERLY, FLORIDA FAKE HELLS ANGEL REPORT FILM STAR MATT SCHULZE?S CUSTOM HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE TO BE WON IN FREE ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES AT CINSAY.COM– Continued From Page 4 To Enter Sweepstakes, Simply Register FREE at Cinsay.comLos Angeles, CA July 142008 ? On December 20, 2008, Cinsay.com, the unique interactive entertainment and social networking
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERTS–BIKE SHOWS, SHOP ARRESTS, BROUHAHA CLASSES Continued From Page 3 BIKERNET BROUHAHA BIKE SHOW CLASSES AND $15,000 OF AWARDS AND TROPHIES– Best of Show awards: 1st through 3rd (trophies by Kevin Baas and Bandit). The trophies are sponsored by Custom Chrome and each award receives a set of Hard-Krome Pipes. The following classes
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–ERIC HERRMANN IS AN ANGRY AMERICAN Continued From Page 2 ERIC HERRMANN REPRESENTS THE ANGRY AMERICAN IN STURGIS–AngryAmericanUSAA Sculpture by Eric Herrmann & His Friends.Are you pissed about Fuel Prices? Well I sure am! I make my living off of motorsports, and it?s sure affecting everything I?ve worked so hard for.Farmers, Truckers, Racers,
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BIKERNET NEWS HEADLINES– FLORIDA FIGHT WITH COPS Continued From Page 1 JON TOWLE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES– Seems everywhere one goes, Bikernet stuff is there. –j- SMITH TOPS AMA GRAND NATIONAL TWINS ON BEULAH PARK MILE–Kopp is Third, Coolbeth Sixth but Holds Series Points Lead.GROVE CITY, OHIO (July 13, 2008) ? Moroney’s Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Bryan Smith
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BIKERNET THURSDAY PRE-STURGIS PLANNING NEWS Okay,Senator John Brueggeman is flying in tonight and we’re working on his Ducati for his ride to Montana. We’ll show you soon. Billy Lane is flying in, in about a week, to ride his flathead to Sturgis. Jeremiah is pounding on our bathroom and getting his Shovel bobber ready for
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I recently was hit by Noise Freak efforts and it scared me that in a noisy world bikers would take the brunt of their silencing efforts. Even the AMA suggested that we cower and hide to prevent future intrusions into our rights. A respected Motorcycle mag editor said this to me, in defense of his
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS FINALE–PACK AND GET OUTTA TOWN Continued From Page 3 THE BIKERNET VOCABULARY WORD OF THE DAY–Electile Dysfunction: the inability to become aroused over any of the choices for President put forth by either party in the 2008 election year.–‘Sarge’Melbourne, Florida BUELL 1125R WINS ASRA TEAM CHALLENGE RACE AT ROAD AMERICA–Estok Finishes Second
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERTS–SPORTS, POLITICS AND STURGIS HOTEL Continued From Page 2 Click For More Info!THE CLARION INN LOCATED IN GILLETTE, WY -NEED A PLACE TO STAY IN THE BADLANDS?–We have 159 rooms, including 13 suites, all newly remodeled. We have a large mineral pool (so no chlorine and no chlorine smell!) plus hot tub and
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BIKERNET NEWS SPECIAL REPORTS AND STUDIES Continued From Page 1 BIKERNET METRIC WEEKLY NEWS ON TIME, SORTA–The Bikernet Metric gang has been locked in a exhaust pipe factory for several months trying to get up to speed. If you click on the banner you’ll find the beginnings of a wild All-Metric Motorcycle site and usually
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The 103-year-old Harley-Davidson Motor Company is a world-famous success in the motorcycle business. Wisely, it is always seeking to improve upon itself. Today, more than 35 years after the rise of women’s liberation movement, women are still barely ten percent of Harley-Davidson riders*. Understandably, the Motor Company would like to expand in this market. With
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