Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson’s Steve Rapp took a convincing win in the third round of the 2013 AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson series at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala., to earn his second consecutive victory of the season. Despite missing the first practice session of the weekend, Rapp, a fulltime airline pilot who […]
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Bikernet takes a quick look at Indian Motorcycle's historical timeline for iconic moments from 1901 through the present. Today we give you 1040-1949 1940 — Indian pioneers use of "plunger" (spring coupled to an oil-dampened shaft) rear suspension; introduces trademark full-skirt fenders (aka valences). Production during the war years is mainly military and police vehicles.
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A top Harley-Davidson executive had said that in 2012, for the first time in years, the average buyer of the company's bikes was not a baby boomer. For a brand defined by the emergence and, lately, the aging of the post-World War II cohort of consumers, that's a big deal – proof the 110-year-old company
Boomers? Bah! Harley Seeks A New Generation Of Riders Read More »
Racing for the first time at New England Dragway, Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines riders Ed Krawiec and Andrew Hines qualified their Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycles for the Auto-Plus NHRA New England Nationals. Both riders were eliminated in the first round of racing on Sunday. The event was won by Viper Motorcycle Company Buell rider John
Screamin’ Eagle V-Rods Qualify For New England Nationals Read More »
There’s more from the Code of the West…
RIDE ON SUNDAY POST ONLY IN THE CANTINA ON BIKERNET Read More »
Hey, I’m getting a late start. A magnificent redhead from my past wandered into my life recently and spent the night. We had a lot of catching up to do and ate breakfast of Mole enchilidas this morning at the little Mexican restaurant up the street, Maya’s. This small restaurant in an old brick building,
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM COAST TO COAST BIKER
Coast to Coast Legislative Report from AIM and Bill Bish for June 2013 Read More »
Steve Dow, 31, who went by the nickname "Jersey Dred," now faces anywhere from one to 25 years in prison for his role in the ring, which officials said viewed the city's streets as an outdoor, motorcycle showroom and was responsible for half of all cycle thefts here. Ring members would drive around in vans
Leader Of Massive Motorcycle Theft Ring Convicted – Faces Up To 25 Years In Prison Read More »
Harley-Davidson is enjoying freedom, self-expression and rebellion with Rockstar Energy Drink during its 110th Anniversary by celebrating around the world and in Milwaukee with Rockstar as the official energy drink of the Company’s global anniversary events. Rockstar will take to the stages with Harley-Davidson at 110th Anniversary events in Sturgis and of course, in Milwaukee
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® announces the annual "Motorcycles as Art" exhibit titled “Ton Up! – Speed, Style and Cafe Racer Culture” taking place during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this summer, will focus on the origins and continued popularity of the Café Racer movement worldwide. The exhibition will be open August 3 – 9, 2013, is
I rolled over to the Saddlemen headquarters, in Rancho Dominquez, California, not far from the Bikernet Interplanetary Ivory Tower. We planned a lunch, but it was Friday and the staff, on Hawaiian Shirt Day, was throwing their annual Father’s Day Bash. Saddlemen’s facility reeks of a family and employee friendly atmosphere. They set the
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And that’s just a start…
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As anyone that can read and is a motorcycle enthusiast can tell you, the Hollister Rally IS BACK and will be better than ever……..Speed-Way Motorsport Shelters will be making the scene! Last year and for a second year in 2013, by the invitation of "The Idea Guy" Mike at Corbin, Speedway President Don Reeves will
Speed-Way Shelters To Display At Two Locations In Hollister Read More »
Legislation allowing the vertical display of regisration plates on motorcycles was recently passed by the state House and now heads to the Senate for consideration. House Bill 1060 was sponsored by state Rep. Mark Keller, R-86. Currently, the state vehicle code does not specify how a vehicle registration plate may be mounted. However, regulations in
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Motorcyclists and federal lawmakers spoke out about their concerns over E15 fuel in a rally at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, June 19. The riders gathered to urge their senators and representatives to call for independent testing of the E15 ethanol fuel blend in motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines before it is allowed for
Motorcyclists rally in Washington, D.C., seeking independent testing of E15 fuel blend Read More »
Lotsa JIMS tools help out.
REBUILDING FORK TUBES WITH PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION Read More »
Star Motorcycles released photos and the specs of their 214 Stryker machine, an 1304cc (80cui) v-twin with a modern chopper attire and an aggressive feel. Despite its rich styling with custom accents, the 2014 Stryker comes with a very affordable price tag of $11,690 Read more
Star Motorcycles Shows the 2014 Stryker, Price Revealed Read More »
We asked and you answered. With your help, J&P Cycles donated $12,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund to provide assistance to residents in Moore, Shawnee and surrounding Oklahoma communities after the recent deadly and devastating tornadoes hit the area. We want to thank our loyal J&P Cycles customers for being so
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Bad Brad, a martial arts Sifu, and the previous owner of the San Pedro Kick Boxing School recently bought a ’98 King from the Billet King. He still owns his 1964 Panhead, for 40 years. The Road King was clean as a whistle, and had an air system to lower the rear shocks, but the
INSTALLING PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION TOURING SPRINGS Read More »
The Broken Spoke Saloon has initiated a partnership with Rise Above Consulting to provide marketing, sponsorship and media relations assistance at their Broken Spoke Saloon in Sturgis. During the past 25 years the Broken Spoke Saloon has built their brand and presence at motorcycle rallies across the US. With the Broken Spoke Campground's recent addition,
Broken Spoke Saloon Retains Rise Above Consulting, LLC Read More »
Good energy and open roads.
COLORADO CHILDREN'S CHARITY RIDE ON BIKERNET Read More »
A great ride, help a charity, set a World’s Record; what more could a soul ask for on a beautiful spring day? How about you add good friends, great music, good BBQ, cold beer and the Colorado Front Range as a backdrop. Yeah, that sounds like a good day, and a hell of a great
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Rock radio favorites Fuel, Alien Ant Farm, and Lit will unite to rock the final festival night of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ Saturday August 10. The three platinum selling bands will round out nine days of unbelievable performances from artists including Kid Rock, The Doobie Brothers, The Cult, ZZ Top,
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The patented FLARE™ Windshield was developed at Klock Werks out of a desire and need for greater stability in order to safely race at high speeds on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The FLARE™ is the ORIGINAL windshield of its kind, and has surprised riders everywhere with not only how great it looks, but also with
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