Flashy chrome, crazy customization, new-tech engineering and old-school horsepower will all be on display at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® in August when seven distinct bike shows make the venue the “Bike Show Capital of the World.” Continue reading and see the full schedule. Advertisement
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Originality is what makes us who we are. The feeling of being lost within my imagination, leaving my perfectionist side on the bench is what pushed me to building the Flying Tit. With it being the first bike I’ve built, it started out as a basic bobber project. I took a sharp turn one day
Motorcycles on Three Wheels The sidecar riding experience and how to do it by Ujjwal Dey Motorcycles are fun. And so is travelling long distances or touring on motorcycles. Many touring options are available for big bikes with big budgets. But suppose you are young and wild and free but on a limited budget, what
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The Publisher Joe Teresi informed Bikernet today, after we heard of offices being closed, “We laid off seven of 24 staff members and closed V-Twin and Road Iron. There has been some interest in the sale but one bidder got cold feet and backed out after the deadline. I had another interested party today.” According
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Indian’s Fastest-Selling Bagger Is Now Available in Four Additional Colorways. Joining the Chieftain Limited in Thunder Black are four additional paint color options, including Silver Smoke, White Smoke, Star Silver over Thunder Black and Wildfire Red over Thunder Black. Priced in the U.S. from $24,999 to $25,699, the Chieftain Limited’s new colorways will be available at
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From Cycle World. Nicky Hayden succumbed to injuries earlier today after being hit by a car while training on his bicycle last week in Italy. He was 35 years old. Nicky was the last American to win the MotoGP world championship in 2006, more recently moving to the World SBK series for the 2016 season.
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Ace Cafe Orlando, the first North American location of the celebrated London-based motor-diner and the sixth Ace Cafe in the world, rolls its doors open today, May 19. The 35,000-square-foot dining, entertainment, and retail destination reinvigorates a key parcel in downtown Orlando now known as “Ace Corner,” where it expects to draw more than 400,000
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Hey, This is a bittersweet week. Easyriders auction didn’t work for the owner. Last we heard staff members were clearing out their offices. I keep hoping members of the staff would rally together, get a loan and find a new path for the brand. There is always another path available. I’ve been very fortunate to
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Most people have been there: a few drinks at a restaurant or bar and then into the car to get home. Am I over the legal limit? Hard to say. Is my driving impaired? It doesn’t seem to be. But what if I get stopped? Will I lose my license, go to jail,
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Hey, Here’s an official Bikernet Survey question.Some companies in our aftermarket industry are kicking ass, while others are struggling. The question is why and what can they do? In a recent interview the MD of Daimler Benz (Mercedes Benz) said their competitors are no longer other car companies but Tesla (obvious), Google, Apple, Amazon ‘et
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Hey, Here’s an official Bikernet Survey question. Some companies in our aftermarket industry are kicking ass, while others are struggling. The question is why and what can they do? In a recent interview the MD of Daimler Benz (Mercedes Benz) said their competitors are no longer other car companies but Tesla (obvious), Google, Apple, Amazon
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Two of the bands that helped shaped ‘80s Sunset Strip-era rock ‘n’ roll and became part of the foundation of that genre’s transformation, will be leading the party at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Saturday, Aug. 5. RATT, whose signature sound made them one of the most popular rock acts of the time and helped
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The Precision line of covers and accents showcases modern and muscular designs that deliver a truly defined appearance to emulate internal movements of the engine and transmission. The resulting look produces a seamless integration with every factory component, whether used individually or as a complete set. The collection includes groupings of unique covers and accents
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Indian Motorcycle has returned to Flat Track. With an all-new, purpose-built race bike, revolutionary engine, and new Wrecking Crew featuring three of the world’s best racers, Indian Motorcycle is back and better than ever.
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Indian Motorcycle Racing continues its dominance in American Flat Track racing with its second podium sweep of the season. Indian’s “Wrecking Crew” is living up to its legendary nickname, as Bryan Smith, Brad Baker and Jared Mees finished 1-2-3, respectively. Read more.
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Nicky Hayden was involved in a serious collision with a car today, while training on his bicycle along the Rimini coast. Hayden was riding with a group of cyclists, when an incident with a Peugeot saw Hayden struck by the car, resulting in the former MotoGP champion hitting the car’s hood and breaking through its
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REVER has released Version 3.0 of its motorcycle navigation and community app. This latest update represents a major-step forward in the user experience and feature offerings of the REVER iOS application (Android users can expect the same update within a few weeks of the iOS release). With a quickly expanding community of riders from around the
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Hey, Today is a mix of wild news from Daytona to Los Angeles. Half the gang is in Daytona Beach kickin’ the sand. Some are planning for Arizona Bike Week next month. Others are making plans for the Smoke Out and I’m planning a run to 13 Palms to Dr. Hamster’s digs with some girls,
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From Dealer News Now that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative, some expect a decision soon on whether the United States will place a 100 percent tariff on European motorcycles. Regardless, the AMA and the MIC are striking while the iron is hot. The Motorcycle Industry Council yesterday urged its
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Complex Networks’ Rated Red shifts gears with its new unscripted series, Throttle Rockets, starting Tuesday, May 16, 2017, on go90. Throttle Rockets adds flare to the traditional DIY mechanic project as Greg Hatcher, owner of Man in the Box, a custom build shop in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and his crew bring customers’ wildest
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SEMA members will be meeting with Congressional leaders in Washington, DC, later this week to rally support for the 2017 RPM Act. At the same time, we are scheduling a social media deployment from everyone on the same date using the platform Thunderclap and NEED YOUR HELP—Please join us by signing up here. Everyone who
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My name is Peter Ström and I am 54 years old from Stockholm, Sweden. I have a few bike-builds behind me – I built my wife’s FXR trike, Sportster chopper for myself, Sportster bobber with a lot of engraving on it for my daughter. Every one of them has been well-appreciated and written about in
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My name is Peter Ström and I am 54 years old from Stockholm, Sweden. I have a few bike-builds behind me – I built my wife’s FXR trike, Sportster chopper for myself, Sportster bobber with a lot of engraving on it for my daughter. Every one of them has been well-appreciated and written about in
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