The group returned to the South Point Casino. The limo driver said his goodbyes to Bandit and told him he would report to Marko. “It was a pleasure to work with you,” he said and shook Bandit’s hand profusely. Bandit and Smokes wrapped the girls in bathrobes and took them to their room. He coordinated […]
Cantina Episode number 83: The Village Maid Read More »
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Announces the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame Motorcycling remains as one of the last true bastions of Freedom. The independence and exhilaration of being “in the wind” can only be understood and appreciated by those who experience it. We all know that “freedom is not free”, and for six
SKIMPY SUNDAY POST for September 23, 2018 Read More »
Hey, The Zero Tolerance issue surfaced again. The governor of California, who once was a hippy, called for zero emissions. That’s impossible unless he sends armed guard to every home to confiscate you barbecue or fire pit. It’s nuts and impossible, but the dream of any control freak, who wants more control and power. Let’s
ZERO TOLERANCE SUNDAY POST for September 2, 2018 Read More »
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 »
Bandit loaded up his stretched FXR with his bedroll, pushed it into the sun and fired it to life. Marko approached. “I need to nip this in the bud before Saturday,” Bandit said. “We need to come down hard to prevent any harm to Sin, but I gotta get to the source first. I’ll
Cantina Episode number 82: Vegas Run 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
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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
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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
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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 »
Hogging Santa We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Santa Claus finds joy and contentment in modern society with a Harley, Faith, Hope and Charity. All right! Something to do this weekend and it involves riding my hog to L.A., I could guarantee the tug-o-war victory – just wrap the rope
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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 »
Royal Enfield has revealed the all-new Interceptor 650 and Continental 650 at the EICMA 2017 motorcycle show in Milan, Italy.Watch the recording of the Live Webtelecast from Milan, Italy. https://youtu.be/GUUU9ADVCoY These two new Enfield bikes are made to the highest specifications applicable in USA, Europe and Asia Pacific. They meet all the safety and quality
Launch of Parallel Twin Engine of Enfield motorcycle 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 »
Hey, We live is such strange times. It’s like elementary school principles have taken over the academic and governmental world. They want everything to be safe and they want to control everything. They will make up any excuse. With helmet laws they used the public burden issue. It was bullshit. And now they use the
The Denier’s Sunday Post for October 15, 2017 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 »
