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Ride To Work Day gets encouragement from Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program

by Georgia Department of Driver Services from https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com Monday, June 21, is the 30th International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day. The Department of Driver Services (DDS) Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) encourages all motorcyclists and scooter riders to help show support and raise motorcycle safety awareness with their commute to work. “Riding a […]

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Idaho State Police Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Rally

by Kalama Hines from https://www.eastidahonews.com ISP hosting motorcycle safety rally Saturday POCATELLO — Approximately 80 percent of motorcycle crashes can be attributed to operator error, according to Idaho State Police Sergeant Andrew Nakashima. That is why ISP is partnering with Grand Teton Harley Davidson to host a free motorcycle safety class Saturday from 11 a.m.

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Bandit’s Cantina Episode 94: Melody Searches for Zero-Footprint Nirvana

“I’ve got to get out of here,” Melody said as she woke up the next morning. “I can’t handle the pollution. Did you see all those trucks, the noise, and the smell. I can’t stand it.” She continued to badger him. “What should I do now? I have a degree. I must get out of

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Bandit’s Cantina Series, Episode 94

Bandit rode like the wind to Melody’s side and spent the night in sexual Nirvana. As soft as satin, as warm as the sun and as responsive as a highly charge circuit, Bandit couldn’t get enough of every inch of her tenderness. He could have luxuriated at her side for decades. A big man who

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98th Annual Loudon Classic set for June 18-20, 2021

The 98th Annual Loudon Classic weekend by Mayhew Tools will feature three days of racing with the NorthEast Motorcycle Road Racing NEMRR) series from June 18-20. NEMRR is the premier motorcycle racing organization in the Northeast and is sanctioned by CCS, the largest club racing organization in the US with over 3,000 licensed racers who

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David Chipman Back in Senate Judiciary Committee This Thursday

This Thursday, June 17th, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on David Chipman’s nomination for ATF Director. If approved, his nomination would then be sent to the full U.S. Senate for a final confirmation vote. During Chipman’s nomination hearing on May 26th, he admitted that he supports not only a ban on

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A Look At Honda’s Proposed Clutch-by-Wire System

by Graeme Jones from https://www.rideapart.com Computer-assisted clutch would open up new possibilities. Recent filings with the US Patent Office reveal that Honda is working on a clutch-by-wire system that has the potential to bring some pretty noteworthy tech advances to motorcycles. Patent filings aren’t very easy to understand nor digest, so here’s a Clutch-by-Wire For

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Life and Times of Bandit, June 2021

The Final Escape to the Badlands A buddy of mine came over yesterday. He’s from the old school Chicago streets and he’s a riddled with wild stories. He just bought a book about the Hangmen MC from back in the ’60s. For a minute I met and rode with some Hangmen and Outlaws, in Long

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Life and Times of Bandit, June 2021

I’m trying to write something, but for the first time in my life I can’t get a solid story line rolling. I almost bought another chopper project yesterday. It would be my first build project in Deadwood. A buddy of mine came over yesterday. He’s from the old school Chicago streets and he’s a riddled

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Auction of Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition

by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Steve McQueen was an alumni of non-profit organisation Boys Republic and this motorcycle has the unique serial number matching from his bike. Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Selling for Charity with Unique Perks In April 2021, British bike maker Triumph announced the launch of the “highest specification Scrambler 1200 produced

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COVID-19 vaccinations being offered at Laconia Motorcycle Week

by Naoko Funayama from https://www.wmur.com The 98th Annual Laconia Motorcycle Week kicked off on Saturday with big crowds, nice weather and COVID-19 vaccinations. A National Guard Tent was set up at the rally headquarters to distribute the vaccine. “We’re just appreciative of the opportunity to serve the state of New Hampshire. This is the highest

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Nick Picks the Classics

Twisted Road offers choice of classic motorcycles from popular brands by Nick Marietta from www.twistedroad.com Vintage motorcycles that have stood the test of time. While the mechanics of motorcycles have changed through the years, riders’ love of the open road has not — and you can rent one of these classic beauties on Twisted Road

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How The Pandemic Has Kick-Started a Motorcycle Boom

by Emila Smith It is hard to think about silver linings amidst a devastating pandemic. However, despite the crumbling health systems and faltering businesses, many people have found ways to keep their heads up. They are taking this as an opportunity to enjoy a COVID-triggered breath of fresh air. The pandemic has kick-started a global

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Out of Gas? What Green Regulations Could Mean for Classics

Editor’s Note: Here’s an interesting article about emissions and the Classic Car Industry. The topics discussed here will ultimately impact Choppers and classic motorcycles. But what if these regulations are misguided? Check out the report at the end of the Hagerty piece. –Bandit Curtailing tailpipe emissions is a centerpiece of the Biden administration’s clean-air strategy,

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Nick Picks the Classics

Vintage motorcycles that have stood the test of time. While the mechanics of motorcycles have changed through the years, riders’ love of the open road has not — and you can rent one of these classic beauties on Twisted Road now to go explore. This month, Nick is channeling his inner Marty McFly and

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Laconia Motorcycle Week prepares for return of bigger crowds, vendors

by Andy Hershberger from https://www.wmur.com LACONIA, N.H. — Laconia’s Motorcycle Week will have a very different look and feel than it did in 2020 The declining COVID-19 numbers are making a big difference this year as Laconia gets ready for the 98th annual Motorcycle Week. “It means we’re getting back on to life and back

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What does Pan America popularity mean for Harley-Davidson?

by Bill Roberson from https://www.forbes.com Harley-Davidson’s Pan America ADV Bike Is Big News, But What Does It Mean For The MoCo’s Future? The positive reviews and preorders are beginning to pile up for what is definitely this years most… unexpectedly good new motorcycle model: Harley-Davidson’s freshly minted adventure (or “ADV”) bike, the Pan America. In

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Travis Wyman joins Harley-Davidson Factory Team for King of Baggers

RACER TRAVIS WYMAN JOINS HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE FACTORY TEAM FOR KING OF THE BAGGERS SERIES Brothers Travis and Kyle Wyman to Race Factory Road Glide Special Bikes at Road America MILWAUKEE (June 10, 2021) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory racing team will field multi-talented racer Travis Wyman as a second entry in its MotoAmerica

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Track Records at Summit Point Raceway and Nelson Ledges Road Course

Stefano Mesa and Pirelli Take Two with Track Records at Summit Point Raceway and Nelson Ledges Road Course Mesa’s Ninja® ZX™-10R is Unstoppable with the New DIABLO Superbike SCX Rear ROME, Ga. (June 10, 2021) – Pirelli Tire North America captured the brand’s third and fourth absolute motorcycle track record of the 2021 racing season

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The Crazy Bikernet Weekly News for June 10th, 2021

Life is Nuts, So Let’s Party We are about to publish a story about the motorcycle boom during the Covid era. It’s interesting how our industry flourished when the world was shut down. I’m about to finish a Life and Times piece about our move to the Badlands. I’m hoping it will help others, who

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THE CRAZY BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for June 10th, 2021

Hey, Times are crazy as you will see in the news. I’m reading another book about the errors of the Climate Doomsday bullshit. It’s called Unsettled by Steven E. Koonin. He’s a scientist who worked for the Obama administration. The more he studied the facts, the more the media and the control-freaks had it wrong.

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Indian Custom Project Scout 3K Challenge

by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Over the years, we’ve gotten used to Harley-Davidson organizing all sorts of build competitions for its international dealers. The most recent such gimmick was last year’s massive King of Kings competition, which saw the Mexico-built Sportster XR1200 Apex Predator come out on top. The Apex had to battle several other

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British Motorcycle show pays tribute to the legacy of Joe Ellis

by Chris Crook from https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com NEW LEXINGTON – An old motorcycle has woven friends into family in memory of Slow Joe Ellis, a Perry County motorcycle enthusiast who lost his battle with cancer in 1986. Ellis, a Shawnee native, was one of the driving forces behind a British Motorcycle show that that now bears his

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Global motorcycles’ leader unveils investment plan for Nigeria

by Taofik Salako from https://thenationonlineng.net World’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, Hero MotoCorp, has unveiled a reinvigorated strategy to invest in its Nigerian business and build a dominant market presence. It hopes to use its Nigerian business to leverage other markets in the West African sub-region. The New Delhi (India)-headquartered company has also launched

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