After about 40,000 miles, the Pro-Pipe I was running on my 2005 FLHPI finally became un-repairable. The screw slots that held the end cap baffle had chipped away and were no longer able to hold these parts inside the pipe. After losing these pieces in freeway traffic last time, I discovered that I could no […]
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Check the last episode: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/BikernetCycle_Source_Sweeps_Build_Part_5_Sponsored_by_Xpress.aspx This process is amazing. Not only are Gary Maurer, Kustoms Inc., and Julie, the lead builders, but they dragged this roller in various stages to over eight shows and events. It’s actually set up at the Broken Spoke in Sturgis right this fuckin’ minute. When I interviewed Gary, while Jules
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Editors Note: This article appears in the August 2012 issue of the Goodguys Gazette A century ago, there was plenty of brilliant white, thick, hard salt as far as the eye could see at the Bonneville Salt Flats. That meant seeing in double digit miles. As the years unwound, a the damning game of
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1 of 4 Cees Fick’s Vincent After I took part in the 11th Annual Diomage Sidecar Rally, Toon van Houtert stopped by LBS Sidecars the following week for a coffee and a chat, I was interested in how the Diomage Sidecar Run got started with the MC de Kleppenjagers 11 years ago.
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The 2012 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show The 21st edition of the LA Calendar Motorcycle Showsponsored by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys featuring top Celebrity Builders,the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’Elegance, selectedVendors and Exhibitors, Calendar Girl Music live performances, took place inCalabasas, California. The current 3-year decline in the economy and the resultingimpact on the
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Click here for Part I of this build. You can zoom on each image if you click on it. Hit ‘esc’ to resume normal reading For this second installment of the ’57 Bel Air bike build, we take a look at how French bike builder Lupo tackled adapting a car taillight to his
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This is maybe the third AFT bike Bikernet featured, mostly because of the quality craftsmanship, unique concepts, and ride-able styling. There’s also a religious counterpart to this strange equation. Jim Giuffra, the boss of AFT, and his wife, came up with a crazy notion to recruit young, hot-looking girls, who might want to learn a
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Mudflap Girl, chapter 10: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Mudflap_Girl_FXRs_Part_10_Suspension_Tuning_and_Le_Pera_Seat.aspx I can’t make it to Sturgis this year. We are focused Bonneville builds, like mad starving dogs, and the two events are only separated by two weeks. Ray is tuning and I still don’t have an engine, but we’ll cover that later. The engine could be running today, in Richmond,
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Mudflap Girl, chapter 10: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Mudflap_Girl_FXRs_Part_10_Suspension_Tuning_and_Le_Pera_Seat.aspx I can’t make it to Sturgis this year. We are focused Bonneville builds, like mad starving dogs, and the two events are only separated by two weeks. Ray is tuning and I still don’t have an engine, but we’ll cover that later. The engine could be running today, in Richmond,
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You can zoom on each image if you click on it. Hit ‘esc’ to resume normal reading Many years ago, our buddy Lupo— backyard builder of all things custom—stumbled on an artist rendering of a ’57-Chevy-inspired motorcycle. Since then, Arlen Ness had Ron Covell give it a try and we’ve seen a handful of
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This is a sweet install. It’s cut-and-dried as a popcorn fart. I spoke to a buddy of mine this morning. He struggled with a handlebar install for over a month; too many complications. This install takes no more than a couple of hours. It’s straightforward and requires no machining, welding, and just one helpful special
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Mudflap 8: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Mudflap_Girl_FXRs_Part_8_Wiring_World.aspxMudflap 9: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Mudflap_Girl_FXRs_Build_part_9.aspx I’ve been riding and tuning Mudflap Girl FXR for a couple of months. We finally dialed in our rear shocks, maybe. David Zelma, from Progressive taught me the ropes regarding spring pressure and travel. We will get into that. We have also been monkeying with my Spitfire Girder shocks. Again,
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I.INTRODUCTION The parties’ License Agreement had two crucial components: (1) it required KSLB&D to name its bar and restaurant enterprise in Sturgis the “Easyriders Saloon;” and (2) it barred KSLB&D from using any other name. KSLB&D has now (1) stopped using the name “Easyriders Saloon” and (2) is instead using another name. Unless KSLB&D can
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When it comes to human energy, Charlie Brechtal is the atom bomb of beings. His two-wheeled spirit is unmatched, and his passion is constantly released through his music, which is tantamount to motorcycle blues. Here’s what Bill Hayes says about Charlie’s tunes: “There is a history, a legacy and a brotherhood that comprise the soul
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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. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM COAST TO COAST BIKER
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We cut a dusty trail for the Smoke-Out on Friday, June 22nd. Just before the final bungie cord was snapped into place over my Bandit’s bedroll, I had received an urgent message from Sin Wu saying, “Contact the boss (Bandit) a.s.a.p!” It seems the bastard lost my cell number. I dropped everything and made
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The movie Harley-Davidson and the Marlboro Man introduced many young riders to motorcycles, choppers, the cult, bikers and the lifestyle, much like Easy Rider rocked young men’s lives from a different era. Heath Rodney, the 36-year-old, president of Loess Harley in Pacific Junction, Iowa, was impacted by this film, and forever sought some connection. He
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BRUTE II EXTREME from RIVERA PRIMO– What do you do if you own a stroked or big bore knuckle, Pan or Shovel and pushin’ significant power, and you want a primary belt drive to get rid of the oily mess and leaks that the chain drive gives you. You need a belt capable of holding
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Due to popular demand for Rivera-Primo’s unique HedLED headlight systems, they have created the “Alien Black” headlight. The Alien Black™, which uses the RFB body but with the less expensive 55/60w halogen light, still features LED’s around the bezel but instead of chrome, they gloss black powdercoated the body and matte black powdercoated the
Bikernet goes all out to bring you uncompromised road tests. Hell, I flew from Los Angeles to Ashville, North Carolina to climb aboard a Victory High-Ball, and then rode it to the Smoke Out 13 via Tennessee. Last year, I rode the Long Road, a 1000-mile run from New Orleans to Rockingstool, North Carolina for
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I was told twice to pump up our K-Model side valve compression to 9:1. Didn’t seem like a problem to me, in my flathead ignorant bliss. I spoke to Lee Chapin, the master of Mikuni carburetors for several decades. “The 9:1 compression will work well with a 42mm Mikuni,” Lee said. I rode over to
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Crazy Horse Motorcycles is the manufacturer of the “V-Plus” aircooled 45 degree V-Twin motorcycle engine. They are an OEM supplier of this engine to individuals and custom bike builders. Proudly made in America with American components. Their goal is to provide a distinctive, powerful, and reliable V-Twin American-made engine. By using superior grade components and craftsmanship
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Don’t miss the last episode: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/BikernetCycle_Source_Sweeps_Build_Part_4.aspx I’ve never had so much fun building a bike, and it’s not for me. This one-off custom, art object, long-run bobber, chopper, will be awarded to either a Cycles Source subscriber or a Bandit’s Cantina subscriber on Bikernet.com. There’s always a growing buzz around building any bike. The vibe
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Click on any photo to view it full size. Press ‘esc’ to resume regular viewing. Seeing these young riders totally immersed into chop culture brings a tear to my one good eye. The kids are all right, they’re old school, love the vintage motorcycle vibe and just dig riding. Their first Born Free event
