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STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN

Here are some strange pieces of history you may want to share–Rogue During WWII, Norway was occupied by the Nazis. Resistance fighters gave the Nazis diarrhea via sardine cans. The resistance fighters snuck into sardine-canning plants and instead of just sardines, filled the cans with croton oil – which happens to be a powerful laxative.

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Is ELIO for real?

We make an in-depth exploration of Elio Motors trike by Wayfarer@bikernet.com Founder Paul Elio wanted to fight the increasing prices of both consumer vehicles and fuel. At the same time he wanted a practical and reliable vehicle that would be very affordable and give lots of miles per gallon. His dream didn’t end there. This

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Shorty Drive For Shovelheads

Shovelheads remain a mainstay for Chopper Builders and BDL’s new SHS-600 belt drive conversion provides extended life, strength, smooth operation and reliability to these traditional drivelines. Designated as BDL part number SHS-600, it is a complete “Shovel Shorty” Electric Start drive kit. The unique drive features a billet  rear plate that covers the trans drive while

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Harley-Davidson Raingear Test

The road to/from Sturgis this year was 5,479 miles of mostly beautiful riding weather, with the exception of Georgia, South Carolina and Nebraska rain storms. This year I brought along the new Women’s Midpoint Colorblock Rain Suit from Harley-Davidson Motor Clothes. Through the many miles ridden over the years, I’ve tried everything from fishing gear,

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MISSION: THANK YOU

  San Antonio (September 20, 2017): Today at Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley-Davidson in San Antonio, retired Air Force medic, Lisa Benjamin, was honored with a Harley-Davidson Model Year 2018 Street Glide Special powered by the new Milwaukee Eight Engine. The surprise moment was part of MISSION: “THANK YOU” – a cross-country tour led by Adam

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German Bike Builder Bottles Harley-Infused Gin

The bikernet.com staffers and their work-release crew of not-yet-paroled freelancers have been around the block, done some things, seen what can’t be unseen, but never in anyone’s memory have they tasted Harley-Davidson flavored liquor. Was this another attempt by the Motor Company to trademark the un-markable? Rather than a distinctive syncopated sound, was the factory trying to

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CARP DIEM Camping

Commander Edge of the SmokeOut knows the Chopper Code. He knows what it’s like to ride a minimalist chopper on the long road, and he is constantly studying the mission. Last time he wrote a piece about the smallest tool bag possible. Enjoy his report. Read more.

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Brad Baker To Miss Lone Star National Race Due To Injury

Indian Motorcycle Racing factory team rider Brad Baker has suffered an injury that will result in him missing this Saturday’s Lone Star National Mile, presented by Indian Motorcycle at Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas. The 2013 Grand National Champion was involved in an accident while training on his mountain bike, resulting in a broken jaw. Baker’s intention

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The Momentum Luggage Line From Kuryakyn

 Three new additions are now available in the Kuryakyn Momentum luggage collection, all of which showcase versatile packing capabilities, hassle-free mounting, and rugged utilitarian styling. All Momentum bags are constructed from UV-rated, weather-resistant 1200 denier textile material. A variety of quick-mount designs offer easy mounting and removal on virtually any motorcycle. Each bag includes rain covers,

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