Okay, a lot has happened since the last episode. We installed the new CCE Dyna motor mounts. It was easy except for the placement of the jack. We needed to keep the jack clear so the old units would drop out easily. A chunk of 2 by 4 did the trick. We had a discussion
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I asked the Bikernet readers if I should chop the 1928 Shovelhead. They said, “Yes, definitely.” So, I called the master of the chopper world forever, Paughco. I spoke to Steve Massicotte about changing the bars, the gas tank and the oil tank. I was going to attempt to leave everything else in tack. Then,
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Franky’s Dyna took a nasty spill and was nearly totaled. We rolled our sleeves and went to town on it, thanks to many of our friends and Barnett, Brass Balls and Aeromach who came through on this ambitious rebuild project. The fight goes on and the Dyna is one step closer to being back on
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Harley-Davidson apparently learned nothing from its failed purchase of MV Augusta in 2005. Having gone down the road of buying a foreign sports-bike maker once before — and quickly turning tail and abandoning the venture — rumors persist that Harley is interested in making a bid for Ducati. Although it’s hard to believe the American
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Hey, We are scrambling, as usual, trying to save the world and build cool motorcycles. What more could be better, unless, like Jeremiah found a new girl and Bandit found another bottle of “The good stuff.” We talked to Willy about our 5-Ball Racing bike trailer for the run to Sturgis. I spoke to Mr.
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For many, “Harley-Davidson” isn’t a name or a brand, it is a way of life. So it is with great honor that the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum announces The Harley-Davidson Motor Company as an official sponsor of the Hall Of Fame Class of 2017. In addition to supporting the induction ceremony on August 9th, Harley-Davidson has
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Hey, This is a week for planning. We are scrambling in many directions, but we always need plan B. We will tear into the 1928 Shovelhead this weekend and see if we can make it Sturgis run ready. I need a backup for my Sturgis ride. Because of Born Free, my Panhead engine rebuild is
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Hey, This is a week for planning. We are scrambling in many directions, but we always need plan B. We will tear into the 1928 Shovelhead this weekend and see if we can make it Sturgis run ready.
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Indian Motorcycle Racing will make its X Games debut in its hometown of Minneapolis on July 13. The Wrecking Crew, featuring 2015 inaugural gold medalist Bryan Smith, 2016 gold medalist Jared Mees and two-time bronze medalist Brad Baker, will pilot the Indian Scout FTR750, a race-bike that has captured eight Grand National wins and 22
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Meet the Industry’s Finest Young Builders While Raising Money for Vets at the Flying Piston Benefit, Sunday Morning – August 6, 9:30AM Meet the Michelangelos of Petrol & Steel The 2-wheel artisans from the Motorcycles as Art exhibit kick off their Sturgis Rally by attending the 2017 Flying Piston Breakfast. These builders presents the finest
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The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival announces tickets are now on sale through the event website www.Motorcyclesandmusic.com. Taking place Sept 28-Oct 1, the event will host motorcycle riders of all makes, models and years at one of the most storied and beautiful ranches in the great state of Tennessee, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Guests will enjoy
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Foghat and 50 Shades of Men Two of Many Acts Booked for GBW 16th Anniversary This year, GBW is proud to feature English rock band Foghat and premier male revue 50 Shades of Men among this year’s entertainment slate. Both acts perform Friday night. Formed in England in the early 1970s, Foghat has sold millions
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Hey, Yep, another holiday weekend and the parties are starting everywhere. Except the Wilmington ghetto, where no one will come to party on the fourth. We will keep watch over the port, while being able to see fireworks in all directions. If the sky is reasonably clear we can see the flashes in the sky from
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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 BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by
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This week, we bring you tot News from Alabama, the Smoke Out, Born Free, the MRF, Soul Man, Saddlemen, MetalSport Wheels, Gun Bluing, PBI Sprockets, Trike World, and Plenty of Freedom Fighters Read more.
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Hey, It’s all interesting and changing quickly. Folks and whole governments have a tough time learning from their mistakes. From the beginning I’ve felt we were a struggling breed, outlaws generally are. I’m sure lots of guys in motorcycle rights felt the same. Last of the freedom fighters is another way to put it.
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By now, Indian Motorcycle has reached the halfway point through the 2017 AFT racing season. The manufacturer has clearly indicated its intention to be a strong competitor in motorcycle racing after being away from race tracks for over 60 years. So to celebrate Indian’s return to the sport and the dominant performance by the Indian
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Most things built to quickly gobble up mile markers are meant to be more than a simple conveyance to get us down the road. They are built for the rapid pursuit of fun. For upstart American manufacturer, Vanderhall Motor Works, the thrill of the ride was pinned to the drawing board from day one. The
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It feels like this story should start with ‘Once Upon a Time’… and so let’s go with it….it’s now moving toward ten years ago since two Los Angeles area bike freaks, Mike Davis and Grant Peterson, decided they weren’t happy with the general type of motorcycle rallies they experienced in Southern California. They weren’t
BORN FREE 9 ROCKS! The Party with the Most Hearty Again Breaks All Records Read More »
Best Get a Grip on It It feels like this story should start with ‘Once Upon a Time’… and so let’s go with it….it’s now moving toward ten years ago since two Los Angeles area bike freaks, Mike Davis and Grant Peterson, decided they weren’t happy with the general type of motorcycle
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The Paris climate agreement was deeply flawed from its start. It was legally and constitutionally suspect, based on politics rather than science, and contained unrealistic goals. It promised not only a dramatic expansion of the administrative state and a huge increase in the regulatory burden on American businesses, it threatened to put the brakes
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Harbor Town Seduction—By K. Randall Ball To start off I found this book to have a good story line with a twist or two. It was the type of book that once you start it, I found it hard to put down. The main character, Chance Hogan is modeled after a well-known figure and that
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Hey, Back from Born Free, but my son and grandson are riding out again today. It just dawned on me the date. Life is flying by and dammit Sturgis is coming right up. I need to fly on my Panhead. We need to finish Frank’s Dyna and monkey with our little Chopper for
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