   Many consider the Crocker the Holy Grail of historic motorcycles, perhaps worthy of an Indiana Jones. Tales include Crocker hunters fleeing spear tossing natives in remote Pacific islands on the rumor of a machine left there during WWII. Earlier in 2014 a pair of original V-twin Crockers, one Big and one Small […]
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Hey, It’s a riot how life changes so quickly. A lot of this rapid-fire decision making comes with our multiple communication devices, good and bad. You could be all set to go in one direction for six months, then presto everything changes. I try to follow a couple of simple mantras: One is never give
HIGHLY SENSITIVE SUNDAY POST for July 12th, 2015 Read More »
​We all know and love the builds of the worlds most famous brand, Indian Larry Motorcycles out of one of the East Coast’s greatest towns, Brooklyn NY. The Indian Larry Motorcycles yearly block party is an event that you simply must attend. This particular gallery was the end of an era at 400 Union Ave,
Hey, We have daunting questions chasing us for many reasons. Two political basketballs could save this country, so should, would we, could we make them happen. One is our medical system. Should we turn it over to Medicare, eliminate insurance, unless you want it, and save the country trillions, annually? Tort reform is the next
THE DAUNTING SUNDAY POST for July 5th, 2015 Read More »
  I’d call this old school, but the Harley is fairly new, however, the shoot was done at McGillin’s Old Ale House in Philadelphia, the oldest standing original Ale house in the United States. Anyway, this time around I grabbed Kelly, new to modeling, wanted to give it a whirl. Must have been tough,
Hey, I’m confused this morning and so are the Bikernet Security dogs. When dogs act strange I wonder about earthquakes. They sense these things. I’m on a Cycle Source deadline wrapping up the news. A brother is turning 72 today, Ray C. Wheeler, the Bikernet Performance Editor. Art is in Thailand again, at
THE MYSTIC AND WONDERFUL SUNDAY POST for May 31, 2015 Read More »
Hey, It’s another strange day in chopper paradise. We are scrambling to see some girls, hit a few parties and feel some wind in our faces. So let’s get right to the news. It’s all good, I hope. It’s the Buddha’s Birthday and Dennis Hopper’s. Amazing. THE BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN– Lewinsky and
ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE SUNDAY POST for May 17, 2015 Read More »
 Ahhhh, Sturgis, what can I say, how much can I say, where do I begin… In the word’s of many, it’s God’s Country. Honestly, my first trip out there, that’s exactly what I said to myself. Being from the East and the beaches, and visiting the far West coast, I had little to no
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The history of war toys extends back to the beginnings of civilization with their appearance in the tombs of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. Ancient Greek children were playing with small wooden replicas of the Trojan Horse. In effect, toy soldiers have been with us since there were full-sized soldiers. The privileged children of medieval Europe were
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Hey, It’s incredible. No more than minutes after the Thursday News in completed more news flies at my Panhead desk. I heard a rumor about the Hollister 4th of July event which Bikernet will Sponsor. In the past the California Highway Patrol extorted money from the city for security, as much as $300,000. They put
ANOTHER MIRACLE SUNDAY POST for May 3, 2015 Read More »
Hey, There are all the adages in the world about today and making the best of it, because it’s all we have at this moment. Everyday I learn something about life and even the universe. My thought processes have been challenged over the last couple of years, and recently I’ve been challenged about religion. For
STARTLING NEW SUNDAY POST for April 26th, 2015 Read More »
Hey, A brother constantly says, “We’re lucky.” We are, more than we can hardly imagine. Look at the shit we work on each week: Bonneville bikes, girl features, Wheeler Work Stations, Tech Tips, Bike features, more Cantina Girls, Jack’s Galleries for the Cantina, fiction (shit we make up), antique bikes, and all with the notion
GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS, SUNDAY POST IN THE CANTINA for April 19th, 2015 Read More »
Hey, This is damn interesting. Last night I sat with the Saddlemen team at their table during the 71st TrailBlazers Banquet. This banquet is devoted to recognizing historic racers who are alive, or no longer with us. It’s a lot about dirt bike racing, to Daytona road racing. The last time I attended Jerry Branch
TRAILBLAZING SUNDAY POST for April 12, 2015 Read More »
Hey, I’m on a mission to hit the bricks today and peel across town. Life never stops, never slows, but is guaranteed to end. So, we need to make the most of every minute. So, hurry up and read the news, then work on a motorcycle, go for a ride, or spend time with someone
SUMMARY SUNDAY POST for March 29 Read More »
 ​Bikeweek, BOOBS, Baggers, Beer Tub Girls, Bar Maids, & Bobbers. Everything you would want on any given day during Bikeweek. A little cleavage whip cream with shots makes for the perfect afternoon desert. This gallery has lots of eye candy, hot bikes, and folks gearing up for the last Saturday party day of Daytona
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 Friday the 13th brings out all the characters. From the early Daytona sunny mornings smelling of ocean salt and warm breezes, the street cleaners are hardly just getting off Main Street from the nights before never ending party, and the bikes are already lining up for the daily constant parade of bikes lasting till
Friday the 13th Images, Daytona Bikeweek 2015 Read More »
 ​Ever see what it looks like when you take thousands of bikers that have been pinned down during the winter and let them loose in a warm, beer flowing, music blaring environment? Well just look at this image, day 2 or day 9, they are out in force and party is the name of
Daytona Bikeweek 2015 First Saturday Photo Gallery Read More »
Hey, They changed the clocks and fucked with my WA today. It’s gone from the 60s to the 80s in two days. Daytona is in full swing, and it seems to be a hearty one with action on every street corner. So, let’s hit the news, enjoy, relax, and get involved. BIKERNET DAYTONA BUREAU CHIEF
BIKE WEEK ACTION SUNDAY POST for March 8th 2015 Read More »
HEY, This is going to be a short and not so sweet Sunday news. Life moves so fast now. We need to find a way to slow it down to something manageable for us humble humans. When I spoke to Jeff Hennie last week he mentioned that the government is too busy fighting
SUNDAY KARMA LESSON SUNDAY POST for March 1st, 2015 Read More »
Hey, We lost a 46-year-old staff member this week to a massive heard attack. Richard Kranzler was an inspiration, a diehard biker, a bikernet fan, an Easyriders reader, a non-stop enthusiast, a computer tech head, an internet guru, a performance nut, and a constant good friend. Richard will be sorely missed for months into years
IN HONOR OF RICHARD KRANZLER SUNDAY POST Read More »
The 111-yard passage nicknamed ‘Harry’ by Allied prisoners was sealed by the Germans after the audacious break-out from the POW camp Stalag Luft III in western Poland. Despite huge interest in the subject, encouraged by the film starring Steve McQueen, the tunnel remained undisturbed over the decades because it was behind
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Hey, My mind is whirling this Sunday. I’m scrambling to finish the post and hit the road. I road my FXR with new Progressive shocks to the club last night for the Valentines gig, but I had no Valentine. I heard stories about the port of Los Angeles trying to eliminate marinas for more
GOT THE BLUES, THINK CHINESE NEW YEAR SUNDAY POST FOR February 15, 2015 Read More »
   Most of the Bikernet Staff are at The V-Twin Expo which affords dealers the chance to see what’s on the new-product horizon for 2015 and get a feeling for the custom vibe. It rocked the Cincinnati Convention Center the whole weekend.    Bandit managed to sneak away from the show
Bandit Sneaks Away Sunday Post for February 8, 2015 Read More »
Hey, It’s SuperBowl Sunday and no one will read this news. Maybe not. I need to peel out early, cut a dusty trail. See a girl about something, study the Dharma and watch the game. It’s going to be terrific, or maybe not. Whatever happens, it’s going to be another amazing day. BIKERNET BAD JOKE
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY PARTY AT THE CANTINA NEWS FOR February 1st, 2015 Read More »
