The (not so distant) Future of Motorcycling Who will the motorcyclists be a generation from now? What will they be riding and where will they be riding it to? If you’re reading this, you’ll be very happy you ride now. The bad news is there was no good news until last week. Motorcycles were inevitably […]
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May be the Last! It won’t go away forever.The 50th may be the last one to have the same design and displacement which so far has remained unchanged since the model was originally introduced in 1966. Honda Super Cub 50 Final Edition will only be available from Honda Japan dealerships for a limited time. In
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Hey, This has been a very strange week and I know a lot of folks are very concerned about the election. I heard that Kamala promised to shut the border down if she’s elected. So, if she let in enough Illegals to get her elected she’ll shut it down. Isn’t that special. Joe Rogan had
TERRIFYING BIKERNET NEWS for October 31, 2024 Read More »
Installing Mid Frame Air Deflectors to Provide Some Comfort From The Engine Heat
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Shit went nuts. Monday morning I pondered heading to the gym and kicking back, then the phone rang. Steve Klein called about the next Vintage cross country rally on 100-year-old bikes, called the American TransAm. It’s scheduled for next September and Bikernet will be a Sponsor. It’s carefully produced and orchestrated by the crew at
JUST WHEN IT THOUGHT I COULD RELAX Read More »
Hey, Here’s the deal. We’ve worked and spent an entire year to move all Bikernet Free Content (16,000 articles) onto a fast-acting, mobile-friendly, google accessible, WordPress Platform. We’ve encountered many twists and turns, but we’re getting closer every day to a better reader experience for the future. Bear with us as we make our final
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4th Annual Poker Run on Satruday September 28
4th Annual Poker Run on Saturday September 28 Read More »
25 Years of ProgressionAn Overview and Review By Johnny White This year marks 25 years since Harley-Davidson first released a CVO, which stands for Custom Vehicle Operations. The Factory has always been known to chase the trends to ensure they are on the cutting edge as far as fit and functionality of the newest and
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LEGEND SUSPENSIONS AT BIKES, BLUES AND BBQ AT PIG TRAIL HARLEY-DAVIDSON Stop by and see Legend Suspensions during Bikes, Blues, and BBQ. We will be set up at the dealership and look forward to seeing you there! SEPTEMBER 18-21 Pig Trail Harley Davidson 2409 W Hudson Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 636-9797 * * *
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY (9/13-9/14): The Buffalo Chip is Hitting the Road to Papa Chubby’s During Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest Bring your friends to meet up with Buffalo Chip CEO Rod “Woody” Woodruff and the Chip crew for two days of riding, customs and all-around good times! Learn more at https://www.papachubbys.com/ * * *
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Hey, We rolled in from Bonneville yesterday afternoon, an easy five hours with three drivers covering about 125 miles apiece. The Salt Torpedo set a record with a top speed of 144.888 the first day of racing. The next day we sailed through the lights on a rutted track at over 150. Our team at
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Japan dares experimental engine to beat EVs: It’s combustion, but zero emissions In a move that opposes the ongoing trend of motorcycle manufacturers transitioning to electric motorcycles, Kawasaki Motorcycles in Japan has introduced an experimental motorcycle that uses hydrogen fuel. It was pleasant to see this innovative prototype demonstrated on the Suzuka track in Japan;
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Direct from the Streets by Bandit Hey, We receive comments from readers daily. Some controversial, some informative and some tech questions, but they’re all good. Since the Bikernet Weekly News tomorrow will be a monster and we have some special letters, I decide to create this special column. The Sturgis Rally just ended and I’m
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URGENT MOTORCYCLE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES Shops, Industry and the Rest of Us Need to be Involved! Everything you own is seemingly being co-owned by someone else–you need to take a look at Right to Repair, Right to Modify, mandating renewable fuel for everyone, banning and targeting of ICE engine motorcycles, lack of support for existing owner
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 Hey, We won’t produce a news column this week. It’s pandemonium on the Streets of the biggest, baddest motorcycle rally in the world. There’s more to do in the rolling Black Hills than you can shake a dozen sticks at. There are demo rides from every manufacturer, every product on the planet is represented,
Mystery of Where is the Thursday News August 08, 2024 Read More »
Shock Talk: We are Here in Sturgis, Tie-downs & Podcast COME SEE US AT THE RALLY AT EXIT 55! Now- August10th We are set up at the famous Black Hills Harley-Davidson in the Vendor Lot, doing FREE INSTALLS and answering your suspension questions. Purchase your Rear Shocks and/or Front Fork Cartridges, and you’ll not only
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Factory Tours return and see how you can squeeze out a little more fun out of the season over Labor Day weekend Plus, MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum is cooking up a new menu! MILWAUKEE, USA (August 1, 2024) – The wait is over. Factory Tours at the legendary Pilgrim Roam Powertrain
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Boss is so busy, he started another shop to get busy with business. In the news this week, Bandit watches an old Science Fiction movie again and draws comparison to the current chaos on planet Earth regarding our oxygen levels. Can you guess the name of that flick based on a novelette by Philip K
Total Recall Bikernet Weekly News for July 25, 2024 Read More »
The independent and aftermarket motorcycling industry is endangered. Shops, builders, parts makers – every aspect of the industry is being threatened by regulatory lockdown. Dealers won’t work on bikes over ten (10) years old, but manufacturers won’t let anyone other than dealers work on the bikes. Motorcycling legend Bob Kay is speaking out for the
Build Moto sees a future for mechanics And so does Harley-Davidson which is now a sponsor by Wayfarer Would you have liked to build a motorcycle when you were in highschool? A mentorship program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is teaching teams of high school students how to work on motorcycles. Mentors from various companies are
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The Girl, the Stroked Knucklehead and the Band as narrated by Bill May Shifting back in time, in 1970 I sold the bike I rode from Nevada to Oklahoma on in ‘69. I cruised back to Reno for a few months and fell in love with a girl there. I was riding with a small
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COMING SOON TO USA THE HIMALAYAN 450, BUILT BY THE HIMALAYAS A motorcycle with strong adventure lineage yet remains true to our philosophy of pure motorcycling. The all-Himalayan retains the capability, versatility and the ability to go anywhere your adventure takes you. Nothing you don’t need and everything that you do. We invite you to
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TwinPower Launches Innovative Bag-in-a-Box Oil Program for Dealers Free Rack Helps Manage Storage and Dispensing Oil and Lubricants Keller TX – July 10, 2024 – Twin Power, a leader in motorcycle parts and accessories, today announced the return of one of its most popular dealership support efforts, the 6-gallon Bag in a Box Dealer Oil
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Yamaha Announces New YZ250FX & WR250F Along with Additional Updates to Off-Road Lineup MARIETTA, Ga. – July 10, 2024 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is introducing its new lineup of 2025 off-road motorcycles with thrilling options for enthusiasts ranging from young beginning riders to seasoned professionals. The spotlight for 2025 falls on the exciting and
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