Road Tests

FXDF just release to roam free.MILWAUKEE (July 9, 2007) – The bold new FXDF Dyna Fat Bob leads the 2008 line of Dyna performance factory customs from Harley-Davidson. Unmistakable behind dual headlamps and rolling on chunky, aggressive tires, the Fat Bob takes Dyna styling in a bold new direction. Other Dyna news for 2008 includes […]

For 2008, Harley-Davidson offers its most diverse line of Sportster models in the 51-year history of the legendary XL platform. From the minimalist, retro-chic styling of the XL 1200N Nightster to the affordable performance of the XL 883 Sportster 883 and the glamorous power of the XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom, there’s a model to

Big Dog Motorcycles, the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Custom Bikes! Earlier this summer, I had the incredible opportunity to tour the Big Dog Motorcycle factory in Wichita, Kansas. The flight from the Bikernet headquarters was considerably smooth since Bandit let me fly out aboard his private jet. Smooth sailing across the sky, all I could

Otterbox Computer Case: Be Nice to Your MotherboardRemember the 1980s TV commercial with the gorilla jumping up and down on the suitcase as a demonstration of its durability. You can bet there was no laptop computer in there or it would have been pummeled to the consistency of mashed bananas. Fastforward to the iPod generation

I could hear the muffled sound of the phone ringing in the next room. I tried to focus on the clock, but my eyes were drowning with the remnants of the previous night. The soft body next to me reminded me I wasn’t alone. I could see her auburn red hair and smell the sweet

The Buzz in the industry, regarding the new H-D models, is this seat and the rear fender. Someone recently commented, “It’s about time they figured how to mount the fender to the swingarm.” If you’re ever decided to make this custom adjustment to a swingarm bike, you know the obstacles. It’s tough and tough on

Editor's note:Bikernet correspondent and Technical Editor of Australia’s Heavy Duty magazine, Doc Robinson, gives us the scoop on secret testing being carried out with Harley-Davidson’s new XR1200 in preparation for a world record jump: Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 got off to a flying start down under with secret testing carried out in the Australian outback by motorcycling

WICHITA, Kansas (March 11, 2008) – Big Dog Motorcycles, the leading manufacturer of high performance, high style motorcycles, continues to stir excitement in the premium cruiser niche with the launch of its all-new 2008 Limited Edition Mastiff, now on sale in its nationwide network of nearly 100 dealers.Clad in striking gloss black, the Limited Edition

Riders ordered hundreds of the New Hot Rod Sportsters before official release.MILWAUKEE (Dec. 1, 2008) – Inspired by the XR-750, the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 is now poised to boost adrenalin levels on streets, roads and highways around the world. The XR1200 is a powerful new Harley-Davidson

I've know this trike builder, Don Center, for 20 years and last year he came on board Bikernet as a sponsor. As a service to our sponsors we bug 'em about what they're up to, new products, etc. Don started telling me about a television production company that approached them about building a Trike. “Send

October 22ND, 2008, Bandit asked me to fill in for him at the Media Only event at Big Dog Motorcycles' release of the '09 models. Bandit had a previous business commitment that he couldn't shake, so I gladly accepted his offer. Actually he could shake her and wanted to. I suppose that was the purpose

Big Bear Choppers Kevin Alsop is currently on a world tour visiting BBC dealers in a number of countries including New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan and Kiev in the Ukraine before concluding with a visit to his European distributor in Switzerland. If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past decade you will be

The H-D touring frame has been a bone of contention for a couple of decades. It walked, swayed, jiggled and was prone to high-speed wobbles, until the late Wil Phillips developed the True-Track stabilizing system that tightened the driveline. In 2008 Harley-Davidson changed the placement of one heim joint to the front, much like the

EDITOR'S NOTE: Lehman trikes donated one of these sharp Victory Kingpin based trikes to the Sturgis Museum Kids and Chrome 2008 Charity auction. I was impressed with the donation and the trike, so we investigated for Bikernet readers. Check it out: In 2004, Victory Motorcycles and Lehman Trikes jointly agreed to create two concept vehicles

Dominic, the Vision owner.A couple years back I found myself in The Computer Guys shop on Chapman Ave in Orange, CA with my eMachines pc under my arm. See, I am, shall we say, somewhat digitally challenged and my computer was on the fritz. I chose The Computer Guys out of the yellow pages because

I show up at the Harley-Davidson Fleet Holding Facility to drop off my beloved Low Rider and to pick up the FLSTN Softail Deluxe. “Fucking wow!” That's what popped out of my mouth without thought. The facility enforcer just shook his head in boredom. I think maybe the staff is getting sick of seeing me

This is it. The H-D New Model line-up for 2009. Lots of upgrades, creative endeavors, and improvements. Hang on. HARLEY-DAVIDSON INTRODUCES TRI GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC–
Designed from the Frame Up for Reliable, Comfortable Three-Wheel Touring.MILWAUKEE (July 22, 2008) – Harley-Davidson brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment with the introduction of the

Back in the day the librarian with the funny glasses might have ridden a scooter. Or the guy who wore turtle neck sweaters all year round up over his chin. Or maybe Italian guys dreaming Gina Lollabridgidoll around the Trevi Fountain in Rome. I dunna know. Maybe it’s the heat. Maybe it’s the patina of

I was instructed I would be riding a ” Low Rider.” I thought to myself, “Since when did Harley-Davidson start making '63 Impalas?” I started having visions of Cheech and Chongs first movie. I personally thought that this would be a shit load of fun and started calling my Mexican buddies to see if they

H-D fleet center in Los Angeles. When I was given the chance to ride the Electra Glide, I jumped at the it, literally! When I saw it at The Holding Facility I got a little excited and ran towards the back end of the bike with the intention of leaping over it and mount, ala

Nightster caricature by Jon Towle. At 5'-6″ tall, I'm a card carrying member of the Vertically Challenged. I, like most of you, choose a motorcycle that works for me without much thought of what others will think. I've always dug Sportsters, even before I was out of grade school. So, with that being said, I

It usually starts with a piqued interest. The recognition of V-Twin powered pipes in the distance. Sometimes the fever bites so hard it consumes your life. Other times it is a slow process by which you gradually become enveloped in the fever such as Richard LaPlante’s book called “Hog Fever.” That is exactly what happened

The Big Dog Wolf is lathered with the Patriotic paint set that adorns all of Big Dog’s commemorative bikes. The fit and finish of Big Dog Motorcycles sets it apart from any manufacturer in the world, this bike is no exception to that rule. “It is with great pride we celebrate this outstanding achievement for

This is a strange one, and then again, it's full of intrigue, education, safety and performance. You wouldn't think so, if a tire company called and requested your presence at Daytona Bike week to introduce you to their new brand of cruiser tires. Tires, they're black, rubber and round, ain't they? But we were broke