Bikernet takes a quick look at Indian Motorcycle's historical timeline for iconic moments from 1901 through the present. Today we give you 1950 – 1970 1951 — Following the war, Indian struggles with re-entry into the public market. The Chief, dropped for a year, is re-introduced in 1951 as a mighty 80-cubic-inch model, but sales continue to
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Valerie Thompson, the CTEK Power USA sponsored owner/driver of Valerie Thompson Racing (VTR), attended the BMW Motorrad Days 2013 celebration July 5-7 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. BMW Motorrad Days 2013 was a three-day extravaganza featuring “everything BMW” that drew over 35,000 attendees. Billed as the “biggest BMW party of the year,” it included new motorcycle introductions,
The new Cobra tire combination from Avon Tyres is the perfect choice for select Kawasaki and Yamaha motorcycles. Featuring a rounded profile for nimble handling, the Cobra has deep tread depth for better mileage and Force Following Grooves (FFG) that transmit energy across the surface of the tire for even wear. “The new Cobra
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Harley-Davidson riders and motorcycle enthusiasts will revel in the granddaddy of all motorcycle rallies at the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota’s legendary Black Hills region. Demo rides on 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles will now be located at the Black Hills Harley-Davidson dealership at 2820 Harley Drive, just off exit 55 in Rapid City,
Hey, Another packed weekend unfolds, and I’m not sure what to make out of it. Friday night Arlen Ness’s Birthday Dinner rocks at the Peterson Museum, then a display all weekend. A Hamster ride is scheduled for Saturday, but I have a grant meeting, then a memorial ride for George Hayward, who just passed away.
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The Himalayas have been calling to me since I was a young woman. Having visited there half a dozen times, I cannot even begin to explain in a page of words…why. A page is flat, and the words are black and white. The Himalayas surround you with 360 degrees of visual
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Biker Pros rolled into Indy to produce the 2013 US Championship of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show in a city known for the The Greatest Spectacle in Racing: the Indy 500. To say we were excited would have been an understatement. To a man, the Biker Pros team loves racing. We even race to
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MORE THAN $1,000 IN PRIZES TO BE AWARDED 1st place gets $500 and “Miss Broken Spoke Saloon” title The Broken Spoke Campground located in Sturgis, S.D. is proud to announce the second annual “Miss Broken Spoke Saloon” contest Wednesday, August 7th. The contest will include a pool competition and a stage “Grab Bag Runway” competition.
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After more than 40 years of designing and engineering a commanding line of the finest motorcycle wheels, PM has expanded its line to include a colossal 30” wheel. Performance Machine continues to break new ground with this latest addition by adding more custom and inspiring motorcycle wheel designs in the market. The PM 30” wheel
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Back for its second year in succession, the Kyle Wyman Racing XR1200 Rental Program will resume this coming weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, providing race-ready Harley-Davidson XR1200s to riders competing in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series. "I'm very excited to be offering leasing options again to riders in the AMA Pro
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100,000 thundering motorcycles. 60-plus bands, including three amazing headliners. A massive motorcycle parade. All the food and drink you care to have. The opportunity to ride Harley-Davidson’s all new Model Year 2014 motorcycles …free tattoos…custom bikes shows…the legendary UFC Octagon®. And now a new two-day ticket option. “When we have fun, we go full throttle,”
Don’t miss this classic.
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The Legends Ride, the premier celebrity/charity event in motorcycling, today announced an all-star roster of film, television and motorcycle celebrities ready to meet participants as part of the most anticipated and widely popular events of the annual Sturgis Rally. The Legends Ride, now in its 6th year, kick starts the rally on Monday, August 5th.
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My motorcycle prior to the lighting change. I ride a lot at night and many times on roads that are not well lighted. Through the years, I have tried numerous lighting improvements, many of which I first became aware of through their use on other vehicles such as cars and trucks. Passing lamp with a
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I’m a Panhead aficionado. I’ve owned at least a half dozen, so when Markus Cuff shot this stellar 1960 restored Super Sport Solo for American Iron I was intrigued but patient. I had to wait out the magazine publishing deadlines and schedules. It finally hit the bricks in the June 2013 issue, and Jim Babchak
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The Legends Ride, the premier celebrity/charity event in motorcycling, today announced an all-star roster of film, television and motorcycle celebrities ready to meet participants as part of the most anticipated and widely popular events of the annual Sturgis Rally. The Legends Ride, now in its 6th year, kick starts the rally on Monday, August 5th.
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It was three years in the making, but Brad Baker finally broke through to earn his first career win in the AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles Grand National Championship Main Event Saturday night on the Hagerstown (Md.) Half-Mile. Baker, the 2011 Rookie of the Year, made no secret about his desire to
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We at Samson Exhaust are proud to announce that after many years of producing world class exhaust systems at our plant in California, we have officially relocated to the beautiful Black Hills of Sturgis, South Dakota. Samson Exhaust is now located in the Sturgis Industrial Park at 1151 Industry Road, Sturgis, SD 57785. Samson
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Once again, its that time for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Like every year, Sturgis brings out the best in Bikes, Women and of course Maufacturers..like us. We'll be inside the J & P Cycles store once again showing off all the new & current products that have made Rivera Primo a name synonymous with
Black Hills 2013—Rivera Primo Will Be There; Will You? Read More »
Ride more safe, secure, and faster comfortably, in the middle of the night on dark and dank roads!
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Enerpulse, Inc., makers of the Pulstar® Pulse Plug, participated in the 34th J&P Cycles Open House Rally in Anamosa, Iowa on June 29 and 30. More than 28,000 motorcycle enthusiasts attended the customer appreciation event. Displaying its line of Pulstar Pulse Plugs for the motorcycle market, Enerpulse was one of over 100 exhibiting manufacturers at
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The bargains are always close at hand BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring the riders and champions of Husqvarna, and the massive vintage motorcycle swap meet is a compelling reason why enthusiasts have circled July 19-21 on their calendars. After all, few things rev up motorcyclists like an amazing vintage bike, or that elusive factory
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