14th Annual Norm Dober Memorial Run
Join us for the 14th Annual Norm Dober Memorial Run on Saturday June 19th.
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Bikers Inside the Beltway – Making it Happen!!
With false starts, uncertainties and a host of doubters put aside by a legion of freedom fighters, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation is once again bringing our legislative endeavors to Washington, D.C., and Capitol Hill. Bikers Inside the Beltway — Making it Happen!! As Willie Nelson sung… “It’s been rough and rocky travelin’ but I’m finally
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The Spring Action Bikernet Weekly News for May 13, 2021
Action on All Fronts! I started out in this industry working on bikes and then as the manager of ABATE National fighting for freedom. I was maybe 23. I’m still fighting for the freedom to ride fossil fuel machines. Fighting for Freedom has always felt like fighting for the truth. I haven’t run into a
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Wheels Through Time Fire Breather
Almost five years ago, Dale fired the 1915 Indian “Fire Breather” board tracker up for an episode of “These Old Bike Live.” The bike experienced some fuel delivery issues that day, so Dale pulled a man from the crowd to assist him in firing it up. Just a few weeks ago, Brandon Frazier, the
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THE SPRING ACTION BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for May 13, 2021
Hey, I started out in this industry working on bikes and then as the manager of ABATE National fighting for freedom. I was maybe 23. I’m still fighting for the freedom to ride fossil fuel machines. Fighting for Freedom has always felt like fighting for the truth. I haven’t run into a situation yet when
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A New Definition For Motorcycle
New vehicles entering the roadways with little resemblance or operational characteristics to that of a motorcycle, have been arbitrarily classified as motorcycles. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has drafted language to put an end to the confusion. When identifying bill numbers are attached to this position, you will be notified. See the attachment for more details.
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Yamaha XSR125 makes global debut
from https://www.financialexpress.com Smallest neo-retro XSR to launch in Europe in June. A new-retro-styled Yamaha has just been revealed which would make fun daily commuter, enter XSR125 – the smallest XSR to date. The Japanese manufacturer is expanding its 125cc portfolio with the XSR125 which is based on the same platform as the MT-125 and R125
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Harley-Davidson Replacing Chrome Event Space With New Garage
by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com If you are familiar with the Harley-Davidson Museum, then you must be aware of a tent structure there in Milwaukee called Chrome. The structure, designed with special events in mind, is enjoying its final days under the sun, as it will be replaced with a new one later this year.
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Veterans plan Memorial Day motorcycle ride despite roadblock
by Angie Angers from https://www.baynews9.com It’s a Memorial Day tradition for tens of thousands of veterans to ride their motorcycles to the nation’s capital. Pentagon had blocked their permit request, but vets say they are going regardless This time, the event was nearly in jeopardy. Every May for more than 30 years, veterans from all
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Report on Fandango in Texas 2021
A couple of years ago the growing membership of the Cherokee Chapter of the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club of America) in central Texas made a monumental decision. The antique motorcycle group wanted to establish a major antique motorcycle event closer to the center of the country. Greg McFarland, the current president of the chapter came
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Historic Document from Indian Headquarters
New Sales strategy document of Indian Motorcycles from 1952 which was sent to their dealers. Indian made a deal with Vincent and were selling Royal Enfields. Also, have a look at a feature on Vincent. Click Here to see the old document on Bikernet. Join the Cantina for more exclusive content – Subscribe Today. https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx
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Tom Cruise rides a Motorcycle Off a Cliff for Mission: Impossible 7
by Zack Sharf from https://www.indiewire.com Tom Cruise Rode a Motorcycle Off a Cliff for ‘Mission: Impossible 7,’ His Most Dangerous Stunt Ever A motorcycle. A cliff. A daredevil actor. What’s the worst that could happen? Tom Cruise found himself jumping out of airplanes and hanging off the side of cliffs during the making of “Mission:
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Historic Alert from Indian Headquarters
I received an email from my old boss, Joe Teresi the other day. It contained rare documents from Indian MC to their dealers, boasting a new sales strategy. He sent me a PDF document, and I had to send it to longtime friend Bob Clark to transfer the images into useable JPEG images. He handled
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Ducati Monster 2021 First Ride Review
by Dustin Wheelen from https://www.rideapart.com Take the edge off. In 1992, Ducati designer Miguel Galluzzi shoehorned a 900SS engine into an 888 superbike frame. He then bolted on a 750 Supersport fork and the Ducati Monster was born. Galluzzi’s Frankenstein experiment was well-loved though, driving sales at the Bologna brand for years. The parts bin
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Fritchie Classic motorcycle race to return to fairgrounds July 4
by Mary Grace Keller from https://www.fredericknewspost.com The 100th Anniversary of Barbara Fritchie Classic There’s a short list of factors that can prevent the country’s oldest continuous dirt track motorcycle race — the Great Depression, World War II, rain and most recently, COVID-19. But not this year. The Barbara Fritchie Classic will return to the Frederick
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A 17-year-old is taking the motorcycle racing world by storm
by James Warren from https://www.theolivepress.es SPAIN has often been called the mecca for motorcycle racing, with world champions being cultivated from the moment they can sit on a bike. Household names like Marc Marquez, Aleix Espargaro and current champ Joan Mir all started riding and racing while they were at school, making use of Spain’s
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Update from Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week
Come Ride in NH – Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 12th-20th, 2021 – New Hampshire – home to America’s Original Riding Rally® https://laconiamcweek.com/ Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week® returns to the Lakes Region this June 12-20 for its 98th year. Over a quarter of a million riders are expected to attend this year after a pandemic-induced postponement
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BMW Motorrad campaign for Women’s International Day in Motorcycle
Bia Dantas celebrates Womens International Day in Motorcycle success campaign BMW MOTORRAD launched campaign starring Bia Dantas among other figures. The purpose was to emphasize the empowerment of women in commemoration of Women’s Day. My time in the world of motorcycles just started & I couldn’t have a better start… happy to participate in this
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All electric brand separate from the Harley-Davidson brand
Harley-Davidson launches new electric-only LiveWire brand. Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire is no longer just a model, it’s a whole brand. The brand’s first dedicated model will debut on July 8. by Kyle Hyatt from https://www.cnet.com Pretend you’re Harley-Davidson for a minute. You’re the oldest continually operating American motorcycle manufacturer. You have legions of rabid fans acting as
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Harley-Davidson Launches LiveWire as independent Electric Motorcycle Brand
Harley-Davidson Launches LiveWire, the independent Electric Motorcycle Brand (www.livewire.com) MILWAUKEE (May 10, 2021) – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson”) (NYSE: HOG) today announces the launch of LiveWire as an all-electric motorcycle brand. LiveWire is more than a motorcycle. LiveWire plans to redefine electric, delivering the best experience for the urban rider, with personality and soul. LiveWire creates
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FANDANGO 2021
A couple of years ago the growing membership of the Cherokee Chapter of the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club of America) in central Texas made a monumental decision. The antique motorcycle group wanted to establish a major antique motorcycle event closer to the center of the country. Davenport, Iowa, Daytona, Florida and Wauseon, Ohio were like
Harley-Davidson FL 1946 Sells for 473 Times Its Original MSRP
by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Born at a time when World War II was raging all across the world, the FL line of motorcycles turned out to be a hit in the Harley-Davidson portfolio. Little did the bike maker know however that many decades after its introduction, this line of Knuckleheads will be worth many
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Indian Motorcycle from 1903 sold for $143K
by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com It’s been a hell of a ride for those taking part last weekend in the massive motorcycle auction in Las Vegas. The top highest-selling two-wheelers, for instance, were responsible for getting close to two million dollars combined, in a bidding frenzy that seemed to have had no limit. Out of
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Ethanol 15 (E-15) Can Kill Your Motorcycle’s Engine
Bikers Inside The Beltway Moving Forward & Making It Happen During the last session of Congress a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation which sought an educational campaign about E-15. The bill required new labeling at fuel pumps warning consumers to check their owner’s manual when using E-15 fuel. The MRF is supporting this same
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