Action from Harley-Davidson, Australia, Cannonball, Trailblazers, Bonneville, Triumph, Kawasaki, ABATE, the MRF, and Vegas Bikefest. Read more.
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Hey, It’s all nuts. I watched a documentary about the earth and our battles for and around water. The scientists in Greenland said they could not confirm or deny the naysayers about man’s impact on the climate. The water and ice levels have been consistent for 10,000 years. They also went onto explain how our
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National Cycle now offers Indian Scout and Scout Sixty riders a fender-mounted Solo Luggage Rack that looks like it’s fresh off of a 1942 Indian Sport Scout. Simply remove the passenger pillion and use the supplied hardware to mount the rack to the stock passenger seat mount points. It’s a quick and simple job that
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AirHawk International recently announced that they are suing Wild Ass for Patent Infringement on three of their products, False Advertising in Violation of the Lanham Act, Unfair Competition under California Law, Tortious Interference and claims against the owners of Wild Ass individually. On July 6th, Wild Ass claimed the lawsuit was frivolous and filed a
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A quick Paughco update on our Bikernet Baggers project bike. The Paughco crew is the master of vintage, supplying the world with classic chopper parts for over 45 years. But let’s stay focused on this effort. Steve Massicotte contacted me with a handful of the latest shop photos. They refined their handlebar design and turn
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Harley-Davidson seems to have addressed some of the touring bikes’ woes. Bikernet looks forward to give you a full report on their improved performance as we set out for a test ride next week. Stay tuned! In the meantime, check out the video below.
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More power, less vibration, a better exhaust note and much much more. Check out our full report here.
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“India Shining!” said the Tourism Advertisement in international magazines. Then came the popular government in 2014 launching “Make in India” campaign. The major objective behind the initiative focused on job creation and skill enhancement in 25 sectors of the economy. Ray-Ban sunglasses has a manufacturing unit in India. Microsoft is building “smart-city” in India. IBM
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Rumors abounded since earlier this year and today Harley-Davidson pulled the veil off of an all-new V-twin engine, the Milwaukee-Eight; it will power its touring bikes for 2017. The ninth in the lineage of the company’s Big Twin engines, the Milwaukee Eight is said to deliver more power and an improved motorcycling experience while
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Bandit has returned from Sturgis with stories about the open road, musings about freedom and with countless anecdotes gathered along the way as he and his riding compadre cut a dusty trail through our beautiful country this summer. Enjoy!
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“India Shining!” said the Tourism Advertisement in international magazines. Then came the popular government in 2014 launching “Make in India” campaign. The major objective behind the initiative focused on job creation and skill enhancement in 25 sectors of the economy. Ray-Ban sunglasses has a manufacturing unit in India. Microsoft is building “smart-city” in India. IBM
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If you love wheelies, burnouts, drifting, wild motorcycle modifications, adrenaline filled performances, and the sight of road bikes blasting down dirt roads, the new 1 WR Gripper Seat will deliver. The new Saddlemen 1WR Gripper Seat co-developed with V-twin stunt rider Rob Carpenter to specifically meet the grueling demands of the professional stunt scene is
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Charles Bombardier (of the famous Bombardier company) has imagined The Cyclotron, a concept two-wheeler that’s inspired by the Tron Light Cycle. The Cyclotron would be driverless and stabilized by gyroscopes. Find out more here.
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California has become the first state to formally recognize lane splitting as a legal maneuver for motorcyclists, as Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 51 into law on Friday, August 19, 2016. Continue reading.
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Ron Loynds, owner of Metalsport and three other companies is an interesting cat. He’s not like a rich business guy who inherited his business from the family and flies in and out of his office in a helicopter. Ron is a biker who worked for his stepdad in a machine shop as a kid. Ron
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Hey, Sometimes in the middle of the day something comes to me. This time I forgot it before it became a reality. But Midnight Express reminded me of something that’s bothered me for years. And this week it slapped us in the face. The EPA is after Harley. You’ll see the report below. I’ve reached
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Did you ever wonder who joins the team of local mechanics at the Harley dealerships during crowded motorcycle rallies to lend a hand and make extra coin? Well, I have for some time–the Rally Rats, an exclusive group of mechanical nomads. Two of my Sturgis riding partners had problems with their motorcycles at different times
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When it comes to energy, more is “more better.” The ACCEL SuperCoil provides up to 25 % more energy than the factory ignition and provides a more complete burn of the mixture. Read the entire story here.
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Harley-Davidson has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency complaint over engine devices the EPA said caused excessive pollution. The settlement calls for Harley to pay a $12 million civil penalty plus $3 million to mitigate air pollution through an EPA project of replacing woodstoves with cleaner-burning stoves. Also, the
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Last year during the 75th Anniversary of the Sturgis Rally I attended The Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast at the Buffalo Chip. It’s held the first Sunday of the rally and it provides scholarships to newly minted grads and for veterans that are interested in starting a career the motorcycle industry. What’s cool about it is
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Bandit just got back from Sturgis. Now that he’s back at the helm, we all have to look busy again, dammit! Let’s hit the most amazing news on the motorcycle wheel planet. Our news is sponsored in part by Las Vegas Bike Fest, Cycle Source Magazine, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Iron Trader, and the maniacs
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Hey, Had an interesting experience dodging thunderstorms through Monument Valley, on our way to Sturgis. We pulled into Rawlings for gas and my riding partner was constantly looking for the best possible route. He would ask folks on the street, gas station attendants, waitresses, and for info on his cell phone. They all offered
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