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Here’s a quick, 1,2,3 cleaning system for you dirty, dirty wheels. Bikernet will soon put this to the test and report back. For additional information visit www.blackmagicshine.com.

The first harmonious chords of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s 2014 Motorcycle and Music Festival are set to be blasted across the high plains in less than three weeks, and the venue has completed its big nine-day line-up of world-class entertainment. A record number of bands and entertainers join the 2014 lineup—nearly double that of recent

Yesterday was a great day at Gettysburg BIke Week 2014 (#gbw2014)! Record crowds came out on a Thursday night to see Robbing Knoll, Whiskey Demon, Silvertung and Tesla rock! With the 8 p.m. headliner being Tesla, there was barely room to move close to the stage and Tesla put on a great performance lasting over

Mustang Seats LLC chose Sturgis to present their new Vintage Wide Touring seats for the 2014 Indian Chief/Chieftain motorcycles. Fans of the new Indians can get their first look at these saddles at the Mustang display at the J&P Cycles Store on Lazelle during the Sturgis Rally. “We have always had an affinity for Indian motorcycles,” notes Mustang’s

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

 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!  

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,

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

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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

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,

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-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

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

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