According to the Leicester Mercury, hundreds of youngsters are to be trained to build motorcycles in the grounds of a historic country house for Norton Motorcycles. The company is looking to recruit 40 apprentices by September, when the three-year course will begin. It eventually plans to take in 100 trainees a year. The creation of the […]
Norton In Hiring Mode In Britain Now Read More »
Bikernet Baggers Editor, Krash Kranzler got to talk with John Shope and Kody McNew for a few minutes about this upcoming season. Check it out!
Biker BattleGround Phoenix Update Read More »
Effective July 15, 2014 George B. Smith (71), current Chairman of the Board and CEO of S&S Cycle, will retire from regular involvement and become Chairman Emeritus. In his new role, he will continue to work with the S&S Cycle Board of Directors on strategic initiatives and other critical issues. With Smith’s retirement John McGinnis,
Changes Coming To S&S Cycle Board Read More »
As the grandson of a long-time Indian dealer (and 16 other brands ranging from AJS to Zundapp), Eric Trow has been a continually active motorcyclist since his first solo ride at the age of eight. Trow, recipient of the 2013 AMA Outstanding Road Rider Award, currently owns and operates Stayin’ Safe, the nation’s premier on-road
Eric Trow joins Antique Motorcycle Foundation Board of Directors Read More »
Rivera Primo now offers a 7-inch headlamp that doesn’t look like something out of a sci-fi flick, something that would look great on a 2014 touring model or a 1950 Panhead FL or anything in between. And what the hell ever happened to real glass? HedLED next generation is born… They also wanted the light to outshine all
Rivera Primo's LED Headlamp Light The Way Read More »
It’s the largest Evel Knievel collection ever assembled—a collection more complete than even the daredevil himself amassed in one place! Get a first hand look at the most comprehensive and authentic collection of Evel Knievel memorabilia in the world, on display during Evel Knievel Days in Butte, Montana July 24-26. It includes Knievel’s performance leathers,
Evel Knievel Days, July 24-26, 2014 Read More »
Everything began in the spring of 2011. I had just finished my Harley –Davidson Panshovel, and taken it to Tampere Hot Rod & Rock Show. I had been working on the bike very actively the whole winter, and the thought of taking a break from building bikes was starting to sound like a good
CASTING A FINNISH WINNER Read More »
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines scored his third final-round win of the season and added to his Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, part of the NHRA Mellow Yello Drag Racing Series. After qualifying his Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle just 10th
Harley Results After Norwalk NHRA Race Read More »
Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees moved into the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship season points lead after racing his Rogers Racing/Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle to a second-place finish at Hagerstown Speedway. The Grand National Twins main was won by Crosley Radios/Villa-Esparza Kawasaki rider Bryan Smith. Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle
Mees Finishes Second on Harley-Davidson XR750; Baker Ninth on Factory Bike Read More »
Hey, Life is so interesting. Remember, attitude is everything. I rode a magnificent motorcycle (Vintage Indian) around a couple of states for five days to an event, the Smoke Out, full of heart, soul, and fun. Operating any event involves tremendous hard work and organization, yet if you stumble, forget one individual, you’re the bad
SIZZLING SUNDAY POST for July 6, 2014 Read More »
Victory Motorcycles is celebrating the Fourth of July, a special date in brand history, and honoring the men and women of the armed forces by making a donation to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) for every new Victory motorcycle sold between June 30-July 6, 2014. Victory will contribute $50 for each new
Ducati riders achieved the Middleweight Division victory and four of the five top motorcycle times of the day at the 92nd running of the historic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. This year’s introduction of new rules and new motorcycle racing divisions, including the “Motorcycle Middleweight Division” and “Motorcycle Open Division,” brought with it a field
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is thrilled to welcome Air Force Academy Band, Wild Blue Country, to Sturgis Dragway on Wednesday, August 6 to perform the National Anthem and Opening Ceremonies for our 3rd Annual AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. “Our drag racers and drag racing fans are some of the most patriotic folks in
Air Force Academy Band to Perform Opening Ceremonies at WMDRA Sturgis Nationals Read More »
This is a shot submitted by EMD customer @rustybutcher as he put the Ribster rocker box covers and primary cover for Sportsters to the ultimate test out on the MX track. The dude think he wants a job as a product tester. Don’t miss the video below. Advertisement
EMD Product Testing Read More »
Hey, I’m pumped and trying to find the best deal I can on a new Indian motorcycle. I just rode one to the SmokeOut in Rockingcasa, North Carolina. It’s a stellar beast, and no, I won’t compare it to a Harley-Davidsons. I haven’t ridden a new Harley in a few years. I’m the satin powder-coated
INDIAN 4TH OF JULY THURSDAY NEWS FOR JULY 3 Read More »
It was the heat that penetrated the red haze in her brain. Her skinfelt seared, heat penetrated through her jeans, her chest, her vest, and mostlyher face. She felt like she was being cooked alive. Even without openingher eyes, that thought managed to cut through. Lying out in the open in the desert on a
Windvest will be displaying their products at the Hollister Rally this holiday. WindVest will be located at Corbin Motorcycle Saddle & Accessories at 2360 Technology Pkwy, Hollister, CA 95023. Tell them you saw them here on Bikernet and get a $10 off of your purchase. One per customer. Offer expires July 7th, 2014.
WindVest At The Hollister Rally Read More »
The annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s® Biker Belles, presented by Harley Davidson, will be bolstered this year by a generous auction donation from famed artist, David Uhl. Uhl’s painting, “Jessi,” is one of the most popular of his “Women of Harley” series and is valued at $4,850. In addition to the auction, the Biker Belles symposium.
David Uhl Donates Painting For Auction For Biker Belles Read More »
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Top Builder Competition Joins Forces with Hot Bike Magazine Winner Takes All Bike Show Two competitions will combine, but only one ultimate winner will emerge. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, Hot Bike Magazine, Adventure Power® and Kinetik® Pro Audio converge to roll out one big, bad bike show on the largest stage of motorcycling.
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Top Builder Competition Is On! Read More »
Dobbin House Tavern Wednesday, July 9th, 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be food, games, and live music by Schizophrenic. There will be a live remote feed by The Peak 98.5, with Bill O’Brien and the Gettysburg Bike Week Bikini contestants on hand for photos. Come out and get your Gettysburg Bike Week started
Gettysburg Bike Week Kick off Party July 9th Read More »
A Bikernet source just received a notice from Harley-Davidson of a safety recall. “Some 2014 Touring and CVO Touring models may have been assembled with front brake line in a position where it could become pinched between the fuel tank and the frame, either at original assembly of during subsequent service activity. If this condition
2014 ABS Safety Recall For Harley-Davidson? Read More »
The Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, California, specifically its Art Deco style terminal building, has been used in a number of movies over the decades. Among the films with scenes shot here are “The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer” (1947), “Executive Suite” (1954), which we’ll discuss in more depth down the road, and
Movie Locations – Long Beach Airport Read More »
