Hey, It’s timely and maybe not. Life is so ironic even to an old grubby biker. On one side folks want to ban smoke. They are very afraid. It’s all nuts. It’s all the best of times in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We took my Mossberg 12 gauge pistol with a 14-inch barrel […]
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Hey, Another exciting week in the shop. A brother recently picked up a 1960 Panhead roller from a friend in Alaska. Old shit and aftermarket news: Primo Rivera has sold and we will find out more shortly. And I received a note from a builder who is having problems with V-Twin or Tedd’s cycles early
The Carb Bikernet Weekly News for October 5, 2023 Read More »
Seek the truth….get involved and informed I WANT TO SAY SOMETHING—But I don’t know how to describe it. We are having the time of our lives in the Black Hills. Guys ask me all the time about moving to snow country. It’s not so much about the move. It’s the ability to pack your shit
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100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC Shallow Grave by Rhys (illustration by Wayfarer) Gary finished his Triumph chopper metal flake gold with helmet to match. Out for a shakedown run. Cruising back roads all seemed good, until a truck rounded the bend on the wrong side. Both rider and bike slid off the road. Gary
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Lotsa Different Directions Hey, I said it was the odd Bikernet Weekly news, because we are living in strange times, but there’s always hope. We are actually living in the Best of Times, and everyone has the opportunity to grow, build, learn, better themselves and prosper. I say there’s hope, because like this weekend, brothers
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Hang On for the Wild Reports Hey, I’ve been an outspoken outlaw all my life. More than once, I’ve quit a great job because I didn’t like the direction of the ship. I jumped ship into a paddleboat and made my way into the future. Well, I’m still here and fighting the system for a
Strange Day Bikernet Weekly News for September 14, 2023 Read More »
Hey, I ponder the theme for the news every week. Sometimes it’s a no-brainer, sometimes a celebration. I’m headed to an AMCA banquet tonight hopefully on the funky 5-Ball Panhead. My ’48 UL is still for sale. I put it on Hemming’s to check the vintage action. Last weekend, rode in a Poker run out
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100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC Kick…kick…kick by Rhys with artwork by Wayfarer I walked out of the local watering hole and straddled my ol ’53 EL chop. Bare bones ride, motor, rigid frame. And gas tank. Usually 2-3 prime kicks then ignition on and 1 or two and she fires. Went through the ritual.
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I’m going to put the ’58 Chevy on the market and the ’48 UL. Since I’m not spending bank on the run to Bonneville, I’m buying more parts for the 1913 Board Track racer. I found some flywheels on Ebay and rods. Competition Distributing is now making pistons for the early bikes. The funky Panhead
Always Hope Bikernet Weekly News for August 31, 2023 Read More »
Hey, It’s been an interesting week, with the debates, the political interviews and the cancellation of the BMST event in Bonneville. We were so ready to go to salt flats. Luke was excited to see the chute deploy properly. The bros came over after the Hall of Fame breakfast to check the action, including Nick
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Hey, The next couple of weeks will be damn interesting. First, my major focus will be all about Bonneville. We will peel out next Wednesday and be on the Salt for a week, which will impact the news hopefully in a positive way. The Bikernet News will be short and to the point. The next
The Checklist Bikernet Weekly News for August 17th, 2023 Read More »
Tucker Dealer Update – August 14, 2023 Dear Tucker Powersports Dealer, Today we are announcing that Tucker Powersports will be acquired by Turn 14 Distribution, one of the largest automotive aftermarket distributors in the United States. The purchase includes certain assets of Tucker and all of its private label brands, which include well known brands.
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With News from Around the World What an interesting day, week closing in on the Rally. I can’t wait. I’ve watched tents, displays, new signage sprout up all over the town of Sturgis. The 120th rocked Milwaukee a couple of weeks ago, and I’m trying to access whether the brothers are coming here and how
Rally Action Bikernet Weekly News for July 27, 2023 Read More »
Hey, Brothers and sisters all over the world are on the road. It’s that time of year and the Sturgis motorcycle rally is coming up fast. I’ve sorta decided to reduce the number of projects I have. It’s tough, but there’s only so much time in a day. Unfortunately, the ’48 UL may need to
On The Road Bikernet Weekly News for July 20, 2023 Read More »
100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC For The Hearing Despaired by Wayfarer The speed limit signboard hid behind overgrown flora on public land. The no parking signboard, worn-out junk rested in the weeds. The district magistrate crept behind schedule. My lawyer, rusty on traffic violations, ducked. Me? I was screwed…tighter than the bolts on my
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Hey, Today suddenly turned significant. The Prism gang reminded me that today marks the first day of the Harley 120th Homecoming. In the meantime, I’m trying to get us registered for the BMST. I spoke to Drew Gatewood and then Delvene Manning. All is going to be sorted out. My VL, XA, FL Knucklehead project
Homecoming Bikernet Weekly News for July 13th, 2023 Read More »
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The Interesting Bikernet Weekly News for July 6, 2023 Read More »
Action is starting to pop Hey, Shit’s happening everywhere. Action is happening all over the country from the Black Hills to Born Free in Califa. Gotta wrap it up quick, shit to do. Bros are rolling into the Black Hills like crazy, maybe they will stay or move onto Milwaukee for the anniversary. Hell, even
The Spring Has Sprung Bikernet Weekly News for June 15, 2023 Read More »
It’s Mild and Wild Hey, Everything today is time sensitive. Hell, if you buy a coffee maker, it has a time sensitive carbon filter, that must be replace on time or… Then there’s every political pitch you receive on your phone or in your email. I’m concerned the funds never reach the candidate. I can’t
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Click Here to Read this week’s news only on Bikernet.com This is show weekend at the Black Hills Motorcycle Show at the Mountain Grand in Deadwood, SD. Jason Mook and his band of renowned have taken over the historically Rapid City Show. Jason has a special partner in this chromed endeavor, Charlie. She is not
The Show Weekend Bikernet Weekly News for May 25, 2023 Read More »
Yup, its a weekly contest open to all. Just sign up for the free weekly newsletter by clicking here. Then email us your 100 word limit fiction to the editor wayfarer@bikernet.com Here is the first one, by Bandit himself! Title: Choices or The Economy of Life The phone rang early. “Do you want it or
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Scramble…Rumble….and Roar Click Here to read this week’s comprehensive news report only at Bikernet.com Hey, This is turning into an interesting week. The Group stands for the emergence of small but powerful groups in our society. As the population grows, we see small groups expand. I feel like I’m scrambling constantly from project to project,
The Group Bikernet Weekly News for May 18, 2023 Read More »
with inputs from www.bmwmotorcycles.com Appearance: Bagger. Comfort: touring motorcycle. Personality: custom factory hot rod. It is driven by the powerful big boxer engine. Ride it and every country road turns into Route 66. Its style is black and matte – that’s what joy can look like. At least for those who bring #SoulFuel to life.
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Strange is a calm word for the News… Click Here to read this week’s news only on Bikernet.com I feel like I’m bobbin’ and weavin’ to dodge restrictions and keep riding free. Sometimes, I feel like a broken record. I only want the truth, goddammit. This week was jammed with projects from yard art to
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