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Texas Legislative Action Day 2011

Motorcyclists from across Texas rode to the State Capitol in Austin on Sunday, January 23rd to meet with Senators and Representatives at the newly convened 82nd Legislature of Texas on Monday. The Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA2), US Defenders/Coalition of Independent Riders and the Texas Confederation of Clubs and Independents (TCOC&I) hosted a meeting Sunday

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2010 Financials from the Harley-Davidson Factory

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS BROAD IMPROVEMENT IN FULL-YEAR RESULTS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FOR 2010 Company Forecasts 2011 Shipment GrowthMILWAUKEE, Jan. 25, 2011 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) reported full-year 2010 income from continuing operations of $259.7 million, or $1.11 per share, compared to income of $70.6 million, or $0.30 per share, from continuing operations in 2009. For

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PLAYOFF GAMES SUNDAY POST

Hey, It’s another beautiful day in paradise. I heard that Saturn will align with Jupiter this summer and we will have 18 months of abject prosperity. Get ready for good times. I’m going to test ride the 5-Ball Factory Racer later today. We are working with our official Bikernet artist, George Fleming on a logo

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UL Flathead H-D, a Brief History

1937 Harley Davidson UL Flathead Engine no. 37UL6906 Editor’s Note: Here’s another chunk of H-D history captured from the recent Bonham’s Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction Catalog, augmented with Bob T. Collection vintage images. The bright red image, is an actual photo of the Auction bike. We will try to grab the actual sale price.–Wilburn Roach

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FIRST 2011 SUNDAY POST

Hey, It’s all coming into focus, our Mantra for 2011. It’s not easy, but we’re getting there. Here’s the deal, first our goals for 2011: Build two wild, single loop FXRs and ride to the Diablo Run, then Sturgis. Write a Screenplay about Freedom in America, around motorcycles. I’m building a team for this effort

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Vincent History

Editor’s Note: This article was borrowed from the Bonham’s 2011 Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction Catalog, where this Vincent was up for sale. The sale bike is featured below. Throughout the article we augmented the piece with vintage shots from the Bob T. Collection.–Wilburn Roach Lot No: 228• 1952 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow Series C Frame

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POST NEW YEARS SUNDAY POST

Hey, Well, we’re flying into the new year. I ran through five chapters of my Motorbooks project yesterday, and felt good about it. That was a relief. I may try to hit another bunch of chapters today. This project turned into a haunting homework assignment. I always want to learn from each writing project, and

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