I’ve got birds flying around inside the shop. That’s okay, but the sparrows shit on stuff, but Cash our high-security watch dog doesn’t mind. Hell, his pointed ears don’t even move. I just returned from Deadwood. The redhead had me freaked about the 8 degrees in the shade temps. It was fucking beautiful. Hell, I […]
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I’m going to be glad when this year is toast By Bandit, Wayfarer, Rogue, Jim Houck, Laura, the Redhead, Sam, RFR, Bob T. and the rest of the gang Okay, just relax. That’s the name of my accountant’s business. Shit is happening fast on most fronts and I’m going to Deadwood to relax and slip
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From the Salt Torpedo to Austin, Texas Another whacky weekend settling in after a run to Austin, Texas and back. It’s cool and I visited with Jesse James. I returned and dove back into the Torpedo. I’m working on my “Splintered Road” screenplay. We are looking at taking the Salt Torpedo to El Mirage for
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Flying to the Desert to Rescue an FXRT I was hoping to have most of the weekend to get caught up on the Torpedo. Micah is having a blast with his buddy’s ’29 Indian at the Race of Gentlemen on the other coast. But he’ll be headed back, and I needed to finish my homework
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The End Bikernet Weekly News for September 5, 2019 It’s Twisted and Fun Just don’t forget: Everything will be all right in the end, and if it’s not all right, it’s not the end. Let’s hit the news. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source
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From Welding to Epoxy Filler and Aerodynamics This whole process has been a test of desires, wills, and emotional stability. From the very beginning of this odyssey, I wanted this to be a team effort. More folks have been involved in this project than any other motorcycle build I’ve been involved with, except maybe the
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Car Shows, Fiberglass and Panheads By Bandit with photos by Wrench and Art Hall What a nuts week. I looked and rode an ’87 in Fullerton. I wasn’t impressed. Salt Torpedo got close to being ready for fiberglass work. I attended the bike/car show in Seal Beach and these shots are from Art Hall. I’m
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GET EXCLUSIVE News, Tech, Reports, Reviews and insight into biker lifestyle ONLY IN THE CANTINA. Subscribe Today by Clicking Here What readers say about Life and Times of Bandit: Doc from Somerton Park, SA, Australia says — “Keith thanks for sharing so much of your life, warts and all. You’ve certainly shown the ability to
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You know me, I can’t sit still and talk about old times when we’re burnin’ daylight. I had to monkey with the Torpedo exhaust system again. The turn-out was going to be an issue. Micah and I got together on Monday and hammered at the firewall. We had a long discussion with Drew, who is
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Bikernet.com behind the scenes action “I read the weekend round up the part about us dying.. Seems I think about it from time to time. I guess when I read Arlen had passed it kinda hit me. The past 20 years have flown by. my Dad would always tell me you only live once so
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Death, Breakdowns, Salt Efforts and old Indians By Bandit and Micah McCloskey I don’t know where to start. Last week we Micah and I peeled into Long Beach in my ’72 Ford F250, which was recently checked out by my mechanic, Mr. Patino. Ever since I stumbled into this cool truck, I’ve made improvements, but
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Hey, Another perfect day in paradise. I rode with Kyle, the official Bikernet Electrician, to the Yacht club for dinner. What a beautiful night on the harbor. I made my way to the bar to order my meal tickets and another biker leaned against the bar. “What happened to the weather?” He said. This guy
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Hey, In this down economy opportunities surface. Take for instance this little company 5-Ball Inc. and all the projects we have in store for 2012 with Sturgis, Bonneville, bike building, site building, more books, you name it. Take a look at our tiny niche industry. Lots of companies are gone, but I still believe motorcycles
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Hey, I try to search for inside scoop material for the Sunday Post and Cantina Members. Sometimes that’s a daunting task, but today, we have a couple of exclusives, and inside notions. Ray Wheeler, Dr. Willie, and I are scrambling to complete the repairs to the Salt Shaker and pull it off the lift. Then
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