Hey, Started to feel strange about a week ago. I worked and napped too regularly. I tired too quickly, and then I started to feel a thickness in my neck and lungs. This weekend it hit me hard just as I was taking break-in laps with the Panhead. I finally got it to run consistently. […]
BREAK-IN SUNDAY POST for August 26, 2018 Read More »
Sin Wu was the best looking Asian high-dollar hooker on the coast or even in Vegas. But there was so much more to this woman aside from the looks. Bandit and Sin Wu went way back. They hooked up in San Francisco when Bandit rolled through on his stretched Shovelhead for the first time. Fresh
Cantina Episode number 81: Sin and Sin Read More »
Hey, I need to run a couple of concepts past you. First, I watched a documentary series on the 1929 depression, which at one point led to prohibition of booze. Prohibition suddenly reminded me of what’s happening around fossil fuels. I could go on and on, but I’ll let your brain cells work on it.
LONG GONE SUNDAY POST for August 5, 2018 Read More »
How do you make an Iron Head look good, inject a gorgeous girl. From 1957 through 1976 Ironhead Sportsters had a strong run. Fast, torquey, and fun, the Harley-Davidson Sportster was the American Super Bike of the late fifties and early ‘60s. Sold as the entry-level bike geared toward bringing new riders into the Harley
The Blonde with the IronHead Read More »
Hey, Another interesting day in Paradise. Friday and Saturday were destined to be welding and brazing days to finish my art piece for Sturgis Fly Piston Charity Breakfast Auction. I asked the Redhead for complete silence during this time. Friday contained a solid 10 hours of welding without interruption and serious progress. I informed the
REDHEAD SUNDAY POST for July 22, 2018 Read More »
The Cantina bustled on Friday. Cinco de Mayo would rock Saturday and parties rolled all over the city and especially in the Hispanic neighborhoods. Los Angeles grew to almost 50 percent Hispanic, and Wilmington, just south of San Pedro grew to 90 percent Latino. It would glisten on Saturday night for the party. Sidebar: Saturday
Cantina Episode number 80: Old Outlaw Read More »
The sun shined over the harbor like a beacon of warmth and joy. Marko rolled his stretched FXR into the sunlight for a ride to a hearty breakfast at the Pacific Diner and to tease the cute waitresses. Frankie pushed his rolling trashcan strapped with cleaning supplies. The large galvanized tin can had wheels and
Cantina Episode 79: The Road to Zero Read More »
Hey, It’s interesting and I’m constantly searching for the correct path. I have my ear to the ground constantly is search of solutions for the political issues attacking us. But I don’t see concern for these issues in many main publications. So there’s a question or two. Don’t they care? Do they believe we’re doomed,
WAR ROOM SUNDAY POST for April 29, 2018 Read More »
I’m Jeff and the beauty in the paint is Dee. This was a trip of firsts for us. We’ve been to Sturgis, the ROT and a number of other rallies but not Daytona. Just wanted to say great site. My wife was painted up like a wolf during Dayton Bike Week 2018, and Chopper
Girl of Bikernet Daytona Dee 2018 Read More »
I just watched the George Clooney and Evan McGregor film, “Men who Stare at Goats.” It made no sense, but about a decade before the Iraq war, maybe two, I owned goats and was a member of the Hells Angels. I lived on a half-acre in Sun Valley on the outskirts of the San Fernando
Life and Times, the ’70s Read More »
Postcards were utilized as means of advertising more than a hundred years ago as seen in this one printed by a California shop offering both bicycles and motorcycles. Before there was Twitter and text messaging there were postcards. Tons of them. Billions have been posted from every country in the world, the appearance
Rare Mailable Vintage Motorcycle Art Read More »
Hey,What a weekend . I am sorry I am late with the Sunday Post. But this weekend has been out of control. I’m not sure if Bikernet readers know but I am not a rider. I have uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends that ride but I do not. I have tremors in my arms and
THE FIDDLE-FOOTED SUNDAY POST for February 11, 2018 Read More »
Hey, We are living through interesting times. They are perplexing times and in some respects I don’t get it. When the whole Global Warming threat kicked off so many folks gave into it, as if to say, “The oil companies have fucked with us in the past, I guess the regulators must be right.” All
FIGHTING SUNDAY POST for January 21, 2018 Read More »
Celebration planning took over the Cantina. The girls received new celebratory uniforms. The Chinaman busted ass on a new menu. Everything would be repaired, from electrical to plumbing, and then detailed by the busy staff. A strong sense of elation filled the air. The two stolen motorcycles were returned to their owners and brothers around
Cantina Episode 78: Party Action Read More »
Hey, This feels like Turmoil weekend with Trump attacking the marijuana industry, the HORSE magazine troubles, Easyriders deal shifted and the Chopper King Show in jeopardy. Hell, three women melted down before my eyes on Friday. Jeremiah blamed it on the Super Moon. Let me know if you’ve experienced upheaval in your life this week.
TURMOIL SUNDAY POST for January 7, 2018 Read More »
Hey, I’ve been thinkin’ about it. If I really wanted to, I could bitch and moan about the shitty deal that I’ve been given this week (Bandit livin’ it up in 80 degree Cuba, while we’re all freezin’ and working our asses off). I’m not going to complain because if you want to be someone
TACO TUESDAY NOW ON SUNDAY, SUNDAY POST for December 3, 2017 Read More »
Hey, It’s not thanksgiving but I want to acknowledge something: Friends, brothers and associates. Two things caused me to think about this topic. One, I’ve been thinking about escaping restrictive, congested, California for Deadwood South Dakota. Second, because I am spending more time with my grandson Frank and talking with him about his future plans.
BROTHERHOOD SUNDAY POST for Oct. 29, 2017 Read More »
Which way to the launch pad? Do We Need a Longer Ramp? And a Longer Truck? Unloading and loading the Big B takes at least three. The Whatzist? Question of Day And yes, the “can’t miss me” red and yellow color scheme was original design very likely linked to the two prime colors of
Booming along with the Böhmerland…and Friends Read More »
So my good friend Rick from Philly submitted these images from Sturgis 2017. It’s a well rounded gallery, a little bit of everything. Bar girls, buffalo, bikes, people, and so much more.
Sturgis 2017 Gallery Read More »
Sorta depressed, Marko met with Bandit about the stolen FXR and ran down all the info he had. “No word?” Bandit asked. “Nothing this morning,” Marko said. “A guy on this hot rod FXR could be in Arizona by now.” “Unlikely a drug addict will get that far,” Bandit said. “Let me make a call.”
Cantina Episode 77: Desert Run Read More »
Marko blasted back to the Cantina. Nothing bothered him more than a brother getting his bike stolen. This brother, Bart, was a big stout machinist union member who had fallen on hard times. He was once well off, but a nasty divorce and the 2008 collapse left his engineering business in shambles, so he returned
Cantina Episode 76: Bike Thefts Read More »
Motorcycles on Three Wheels The sidecar riding experience and how to do it by Ujjwal Dey Motorcycles are fun. And so is travelling long distances or touring on motorcycles. Many touring options are available for big bikes with big budgets. But suppose you are young and wild and free but on a limited budget, what
Motorcycles on Three Wheels Read More »
Hey, I’m actually building another motorcycle, a Panhead, sorta. There’s something about digging around the shop and wrenching that feels damn good. I would rather work in the shop than hang out at any bar. In the past the only thing that would pull me away from the shop would be a redhead. I also
The SHOP Sunday POST for May 14, 2017 Read More »
Hey, I’m lost in the maze of life once more. Hell, I don’t know whether to bring it up. But we can’t give up. I don’t get why folks want to have mandatory this and that. Usually governments stumble and fail constantly. We can’t give up, but I’m in a quandary about the growth of
REMINISCENT SUNDAY POST for APRIL 23, 2017 Read More »
