WICHITA, Kansas (June 15, 2006) – Big Dog Motorcycles™, the leader in the high-style cruiser niche, the number two American V-Twin motorcycle manufacturer, and the largest manufacturer of custom motorcycles in the world, attracted over 30,000 motorcycle riders and enthusiasts to the streets of downtown Wichita for its second Tornado Rally, held June 10-11.The first […]
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The Republic of Texas Rally held in Austin every year has become a big hit for the riders here in the Southeastern part of Texas. Well, actually it became a major attraction for most of the South. The rally showcases many of today’s hottest builders and starts along with the vendors we have all come
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Ok, here’s the deal. I snuck into the studio of the Devil and his evil temptress Holly and was able to swipe a disc off their desk. They don’t know I have this, but it is too good to hang onto. I had to share it with you fellow Bikernet heathens. Enjoy the few words
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Two times World Championship third place winner Fred ‘Krugger’ Bertrand of Belgium scooped seventh. He’s the master of the new retro racer, antique classic, refined jewel. No one has the touch of Krugger and so far this in the Bikernet favorite of the European winners. But I’d like to throw in a thought. When it
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Scott Jacobs, the forefather of contemporary Harley-Davidson artists has produced a work that is worthy of the moniker “Official 100th Anniversary Artwork.” Scott is honored to have had the opportunity to work closely with Willie G. Davidson on this project. Scott states: “I think Willie G. and I each had the same vision of what
Bill Bish, Coast-to-Coast, Legislative Update, New Laws, Distractions and Dr. Phil Bill Bish, author, freedom fighter.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 Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800)
Jeffrey L. Bleustein is theChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer ofHarley-Davidson, Inc. Of late we look down our noses at big buckCEO’s and their bonuses, but the man at the top is responsible forevery aspect of the company and the fall-guy if something goes wrong.He has primary responsibility for the company’s strategy and
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Chris Kallas art available in the Black Market. Chris had two friends at school who were into choppers. One of them had a brother with a Knucklehead, and Chris started drawing really cool choppers. The other friend had a chopped Sting Ray with extended forks, lowered seat, custom handlebars and sissy bar. Chris soon modified
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Chris Kallas art available in the Black Market. In December 1975, Chris received his first telescope from hisparents and his interest in space flourished. He studied science fiction and astrology at California State University Long Beach while working as a delivery boy for his uncle?s video equipment supply. Chris adapted class assignments to space art
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Chris Kallas art available in the Black Market. There are only a handful of scooter fanatics and artists who can capture the spirit of motorcycling. They include Scott Jacobs, who recreated the gracious lines of a Panhead, and David Uhl, who spent six months working with oil and canvas to create a scene of a
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We’re building two bikes to take to Bonneville for the Bubs International Speed Trials, September 3-7th, 2006. So each segment we publish may contain elements of both, the 1940, 45-cubic inch flathead and the first ever Sportbike Panhead designed by John Reed of Custom Chrome. It’s his V-Bike and we’re dropping a 120-inch Accurate built
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Chris Kallas art available in the Black Market.The spirit and freedom of riding is portrayed in ‘Outwest’ and ‘DesertChopper’, two new prints available from artist, Chris Kallas. These quality color lithograph prints are produced on 80# acid free cover stock. ‘Outwest’ is 16″x20″ (image size 10″x12″) and ‘Desert Chopper’ is 16″x24″(image size 9″x17″). Out
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THE BILL BISH LEGISLATIVE ALERTS–HIGHBAR LAWS REPEALED, RIGHT-OF-WAY LAWS PASSED, HELMET REPEALS WORKING AND MORE Old shot from Bob T.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 Richard M. Lester. For more information,
Horse magazine and Bikernet have long sought to find the evilmystics behind the chopper world. The DiscoveryChannel followed suit with their research of JesseJames, Billy Lane, and currently Louie Falcigno. But anotorious figure has escaped the media attention. PatKennedy has been carving choppers out of crude steelsince 1969. Living in a small seaside village of
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I ride my bike to work every chance I get, it’s the only time I actually look forward to my hour long commute. Yeah, I could live closer to my job, but that would require moving from the sticks of Havana, Illinois. This is something I wouldn’t even consider. My wife and I have moved
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First of all, I am a little nervous in taking on this task. I do not wantto ruffle any feathers. On the other hand, I’m honored to interview thepresident of the Orange County Chapter of the Hells Angels.I, myself, have been suspicious and skeptical of the government and itsrole in our lives since the early
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NATIONAL COALITION OF MOTORCYCLISTS About 30 years ago, bikers across America got sick and tired of beingtold by a bunch of Washington bureaucrats and local politicians who’d neverthrown a leg over a motorcycle what they HAD TO WEAR, how they HAD TO RIDE,and what our BIKES HAD TO BE BUILT LIKE!! And over the years,
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BILL BISH NCOM MONTHLY REPORT–ANTI-PATRIOT ACT, ILLEGAL TO GIVE A KID A RIDE, NCOM CONVENTION COMING, BIKERS BACK SOLDIERS AND MASS BILL CLEARS SENATE 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 Richard
I have known Don Nowell for ten years. I’ll never forget the first time I witnessed one of his completed custom creations. It was one of those mundane days when I ran across every franchise excuse for life from McDonalds to Winchell’s Donuts, only to have Don walk into my office with something so different,
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LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Sonny Barger is on a highway to hell and that’sjust the way he likes it.The legendary Hell’s Angels patriarch, who helped found the motorcycle clubalmost 50 years ago, has battled cancer and heart disease as fiercely as thelaw, but has no intention of allowing age to mellow him — or
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Life is strange, but we deal with whatever is thrown at us, right? Okay, we were assigned a mission to road test two ramps from Biker’s Choice. The Bikernet team built ramps in the past, modified Easyriders ramps, had ramps stolen, and recently we had an arched aluminum ramp. One of the tailgate
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“Thunder On A Wall” by Fritz I recently had the opportunity to roll in to Rancho Santa Fe,California and witness the unveiling of Scott Jacobs latestpainting, “Photo Finish”. All three champions depicted in the painting,Chris Carr, Scott Parker andJay Springsteen knelt down for a photo opportunity in the setting Californiasun in front of Scott’slatest masterpiece.
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THE BILL BISH COAST TO COAST LEGISLATIVE REPORT–LAWSUIT OVER INFLATABLE RIDING VEST–RIPOFF, HELLS ANGELS WIN SUIT IN CALIFORNIA, TEXAS POKER RUNS HEAD TO MEXICO, OKLAHOMA VETERANS CHECK IN, VIRGINIA GOVERNOR CREATES MC COUNCIL AND FLORIDA ABATE PROVES THAT NO HELMET LAW MEANS MORE MONEY Old Photos From Bob T.THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought
Editor’s note: The following was well written by John Siebenthaler, who previously designed Bikernet billboards, ads and brochures. He’s a master designer, like Dave Perewitz is a master bike builder. Rogue, on the otherhand was sent first class to shoot all the latest V-Twin industry products, the player and bikes. Unfortunately he never left the
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