Hey,
Damn, there’s so much good stuff to talk about in a world gone insane. We are in the final throws of the Easyriders deal and we are still grappling with improvements to Bikernet.
Tucker Carlson will release a five-part series on the 911 attacks today and spill the beans. We know now how corrupt our government became. Hell, one group is still trying to destroy everything we stand for, tough times.
It’s also a great time to get involved, to step up for honesty, Integrity and freedom. If we don’t, institutions will die.
Here’s a direct example. Wayfarer, who works for Bikernet lives near Mumbai in India. All government institutions are corrupt in India. I can’t send him a gift package without government officials tearing it open and taking whatever they want. He can’t complain. It would mean trouble for him or his family.
Think about it. Let’s hit the news.
The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including: Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Rogue, Laura, Barry Green, El Waggs, J.J. Solari, Amy White, Jenn and the rest of the crew.
The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE DAY–
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to ride in the rain.”
STURGIS NUMBERS FROM THE CHIP HEADQUARTERS–
How Many People Attended The 85th Sturgis Rally?
The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally once again proved its unmatched influence in the motorcycle world, drawing massive crowds to the Black Hills and standing strong as the only major motorcycle event to show growth when others are trending down. More than just a gathering, Sturgis continues to set the tone for the industry by shaping trends and keeping the spirit of motorcycling alive for generations to come.
How many people attended the 85th Sturgis Rally, you ask? Read the blog to find out!
THE NUMBERS FROM THE CHIP–The DOT reported the 2024 Sturgis Rally attendance of 537,459 was up 14% from 2024.
According to the official traffic numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Transportation, the 85th Rally in 2025 was significantly bigger than the 84th in 2024, with 470,987 vehicles.
The South Dakota Department Of Transportation gathers these numbers from road tube counters placed at nine locations around the Sturgis region. One vehicle is counted for every two axles that hit the counter on their way into town. The full DOT report on the Sturgis Rally can be found on the DOT Website.
The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety reports that DUI arrests, misdemeanor drug arrests, felony drug arrests, and non-injury accidents were all down. Citations, warnings, injury crashes, and fatalities were all slightly up from 2024. See more rally statistics from the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety.
2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally taxes were up 13%
According to the South Dakota Department of Revenue, tax collections at the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are currently at $1,581,736, up 13% from 2024’s $1.3 million.
2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Dates
When is the 86th Sturgis Rally? The 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is scheduled for Aug. 7-16, 2026. Get a jumpstart on 2026 by registering for the rally and receiving your free welcome packet at Sturgis.com/registration.
Mission Moto Beach Classic Returns October 11 with Arenacross Season Opener at Bolsa Chica State Beach
The Mission Moto Beach Classic, Southern California’s iconic celebration of motorcycles, music, art, and surfside culture, is back and bigger than ever at Bolsa Chica State Beach. This year’s festival takes the excitement to new heights with the addition of Round 1 of the AMA FIM Arenacross Championship Series, brought to you by Bob The Cooler Co. & Kicker Audio, transforming the race lot into a full-scale dirt motocross track.
The addition of The AMA Kicker Arenacross Championship brings motocross back to the Moto Beach Classic and will feature pro riders and a Supercross style motocross track a stone’s throw away from breaking waves. The race will serve as the official AMA Kicker Arenacross season opener, launching into their FIM North American Championship in unforgettable fashion — the only motocross race on the beach in So Cal. But this track isn’t just meant for the pros, we will also be featuring a toned down moto TT for our local moto heroes featuring a variety of fun classes including hooligan, run whatcha bring and minis.
Presented by Mission Foods, the Moto Beach Classic has become a cultural phenomenon, blending the worlds of moto, surf, and lifestyle into a one-of-a-kind festival setting. Best of all, the event is free to attend and family friendly, welcoming fans of all ages to experience the action. Fans can expect an action-packed day filled with adrenaline and entertainment, highlighted by AMA Kicker Arenacross Championship racing, a dirt TT race with multiple race classes, the Concrete Cowboys Stunt Show, and the always-popular Art & Custom Bike Show. Super73 is back with a big reveal, witness a brand new ebike built for a new generation of riders. Make sure to stop by Royal Enfield and see their newest collaboration bike build with Roland Sands Design. A bustling Vendor Village presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys will showcase unique brands, gear, and lifestyle activations, while Monster Energy and Beast Unleashed will keep the energy high throughout the event.
The music lineup at SeaLegs at the Beach guarantees the perfect soundtrack to the high-octane day, with CF Moto presenting the stage with live performances by No Duh, Burritos, and DENM, capped by a featured DJ set from Common Kings presented by Uncle Ed’s Vodka.
The Moto Beach Classic has become one of Southern California’s most unique cultural events, merging motorcycle racing, surfside lifestyle, art, and music into an unforgettable day at the beach.
VIP tickets are on sale now, offering exclusive access and elevated experiences for fans looking to get closer to the action.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Where: Bolsa Chica State Beach – SeaLegs at the Beach, Huntington Beach, CA
Admission: Free and open to the public (all ages welcome)
For more information: www.motobeachclassic.com
LIFESTYLE CYCLES–Sin City Bagger Showdown
3 days & 3 nights of full-throttle Bagger Racing, scenic riding & unforgettable parties!
September 18th – 20th
Thursday, September 18th
Main Street Moto Pre-Party
Kick off the Sin City Bagger Showdown weekend at the official Thursday Night Pre-Party hosted by Main Street Moto in downtown Las Vegas. Get up close with BRL race bikes, and soak in the vibe with music, food trucks, and an unbeatable moto community. It’s the perfect way to jumpstart an epic weekend of racing, riding, and celebration.
831 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
THE JOE MARSHALL TAILLIGHT DISCOVERED– I was wondering if you’d mind doing a review on my DECO 2.0 taillight. It’s all American made, and CNCd here by an American owned and run machine shop. Solid unit, and after your review on your blog and also ER (possibly?) if you’d be inclined, you can have the light for a future project or chopper.
I’m also an honorably retired US Army veteran of 23 years active duty ( “Mustang….Enlisted, Warrant, & Commissioned) Not sure if you knew that or not. No pressure or expectation either way, just an offer if you’d be interested.
Have a good evening,
Joe
334-470-7977
MISSION FOODS CTR Flat Track Series Livestreaming:
FansChoice.tv becomes the exclusive livestreaming home for the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series. Subscribers will have access to live and on-demand content from each event.
American Hill Climb Series Livestreaming: FansChoice.tv becomes the exclusive livestreaming home for the American Hill Climb Series. Subscribers will have access to live and on-demand content from each event.
Progressive AFT Content: While all livestreaming coverage of Progressive American Flat Track is now exclusively on FloSports, FansChoice.tv subscribers will have access to a comprehensive VOD archive. This includes full coverage from every AFT National from 2017 through 2024, and following each FloSports livestream in 2025, full coverage of each AFT National will be published as VOD on FansChoice.tv. Additionally, historic content from the golden years of the AMA Grand National Championship will be available.
Subscription Options: FansChoice.tv offers two subscription plans: $9.99 per month or $54.99 for six months, granting access to both Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series Livestreaming and the extensive AFT VOD archive.
For more information or to subscribe, visit www.FansChoice.tv.
RAT PUNK KAWASAKI–
Greetings Bandit, from Golden Colorado: I’m a longtime fan of Pete Boyles and heard you on his radio show a couple of weeks ago. I was pleased to hear Easyriders is making a comeback. I won’t go into a lot of details now but will just present some pictures of my most recent project to see if you’d have any interest in putting this bike in your magazine.
I’ve been married for over 44 years so I can handle rejection, don’t be afraid to say no.
This is the bike I started with just two days before Christmas. It’s a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 with only 8,400 miles. It was like new so I had to drink half a bottle of Jack Daniels to build up the resolve to start vandalizing it, but once I got started there was no turning back. It’s been on the road since mid-July and I’ve put well over 5,000 trouble free miles on it.
I like Rats and I like Steampunk so here it is.
Best Regards,
Randy
“Hey Randy,
You can’t be that far from Michael Lichter in Boulder. I’ll ask him to stop by.
–Bandit“
THE WARRANTY CASE—
This case is In Re: Harley-Davidson Aftermarket Parts Marketing, sale Practices and Antitrust Litigation, 24-2111 (7th Cir.)
This case found that the true meaning confirms warranties can serve as legitimate tools of brand protection, but they can’t be transformed into levers of aftermarket control.
Phrase such as, “use only genuine parts” or “warranty voind if serviced elsewhere” invite scrutiny. The recommended wording should be, “Warranty does not cover damage caused by non-genuine parts or unauthorize servicing.”
Bottom line, even this wording may not hold up in courts. Aggressive warranty phrases may increase antitrust theories and enhance regulators or private plaintiffs who are eager to test warranty wording.
–from Kirk Willard
MRF
“GENERATIONS,” 85TH Sturgis Rally Anniversary painting by Danial James. A magnificent piece depicting Gramps sharing Harley knowledge and stories with his son and granddaughter. Only 50 version of 36 x 24 Giclee Prints will be printed. Each comes hand signed and numbered with certificate of authenticity. Unframed – $1095.00, Framed – $1500.00.
Danial James
303-564-5961
DanialJamesfineart@gmail.com
MIKUNI & CV CHOKE CABLE—
Our chake cable fits both Mikuni HSR carbs and CV carbs such as our own CV40 carb.
We also stock a choke cable kit.(3042-0227)
California PFAS Bill Exempts Youth OHVs
After sustained advocacy by the Motorcycle Industry Council, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, California Senate Bill 682 will exempt youth off-highway vehicles and their replacement parts, as well as motorcycles eligible for special transportation identification, from the state’s PFAS ban until January 1, 2032.
“Securing this extension took months of coordinated effort,” said Rachel McCarthy, Manager of State Affairs in the Government Relations Office. “The advocacy from our members and the powersports community played a critical role in ensuring youth OHVs remain available in California through at least 2032, and we appreciate the hundreds of individuals who weighed in with their elected officials.”
–Mic
IT’S BACK–Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man TRAILER 2025 Jason Momoa, Tom Hardy
Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man (2025) – First Trailer | Jason Momoa, Tom Hardy Story Summary : Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man Get ready for a thrilling ride of action and nostalgia in Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man (2025)! Starring Jason Momoa as Harley Davidson and Tom Hardy as the Marlboro Man.
Check the trailers on Youtube, you might find no such movie. Let us know.
–Bandit
V-TWIN VISIONARY SMOKEY MOUNTAIN TOUR–
Purchase Your Tickets NOW!!
Ride Among Us – October 2 – 5, 2025
Book your Hotel Rooms Now!!
Deadline for discounted room rates is September 4th!!
PURCHASE YOUR VIP TICKET
Be There or be Square!
Experience 4 days of the world’s best highways, byways, and back roads with different daily professional lead rides.
Nightly, we throw one hell of a party with concerts featuring true southern rock bands at the shed juke joint and eat some real Tennessee BBQ and country cooking. We will also have a huge vendor area with accessories and clothing.
You can ride new H-D models and see all-new USA-made parts at the one and only V-Twin Visionary performance row. There is also a Pro Biker Build-Off Invitational show, a Performance Motorcycle and Chopper show, and a Ride-In Motorcycle Show & Shine – all can attend.
This event is truly a bucket-list motorcycle event centered around riding and hanging out with friends, old and new.
PRE-REGISTER FOR HOT BIKE TOUR BY SEPTEMBER 16!
Sign up as a Motul Hot Bike Tour Longrider by September 16 to get all the perks of this one-of-a-kind traveling motorcycle rally. The event kicks off October 1-4, 2025, in Phoenix, and makes its way through Arizona, Utah and ends in Las Vegas. Come ride with us and have a blast on two wheels!
REGISTER TODAY!
COMPETITION DISTRIBUTING–Kickstarts & Chronicles
Brough Superior SS100
The Brough Superior SS 100 is a motorcycle which was designed and built by George Brough in Nottingham, England in 1924. Although every bike was designed to meet specific customer requirements—even the handlebars were individually shaped—sixty-nine SS100s were produced in 1925 and at £170 (equivalent to £12,200 in 2023) were advertised by Brough as the “Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles”.[better source needed]The term was coined by a magazine road tester in his review of the bike, and Brough eventually obtained explicit permission to use it after a Rolls-Royce executive toured the Brough Superior factory. All bikes had a guarantee that they were capable of 100 mph (160 km/h).
Development
Brough Superior SS 100 Alpine Grand SportsAfter the initial introduction of the SS100, the Alpine Grand Sports, an SS100 with a full touring specification. was launched at the 1925 Motorcycle Show. In the same year Brough Superior produced a 110 mph (180 km/h)[citation needed] Pendine Racing Model (named after the Pendine Sands where Malcolm Campbell set a number of world speed records) with increased ground clearance.
Every owner was encouraged by Brough to suggest their own ideas for developing the SS100, which meant that almost all his motorcycles were uniquely hand-built, and the design was continually evolving.
World Records
The SS100 engineering was developed through competition and wins in over 50 events in the early 1920s, and Bert le Vack, who worked with Brough on development, was the holder of seven world records. In 1927, George Brough and Freddie Dixon both achieved a record 130 mph (210 km/h) for the kilometre on the SS100, and in 1928 Brough broke his own record with 130.6 mph (210.2 km/h). In 1932, Ronald Storey achieved 81.08 mph for the standing half-mile at Brighton, and in 1939 Noel Pope secured an all-time Brooklands track record lap time of 124.51 mph (200.38 km/h) on an SS100.
Read the whole tamale on the Competition Distributing website, and find lots of parts for very old scooters.
–Bandit
THIS JUST IN FROM THE LOWBROW GANG–Official trailer for the documentary Bonneville: The Dual – Premiering Sept. 23, 2025 on Youtube.
Bonneville: The Dual is a thrilling documentary that chronicles Tyler Malinky’s relentless four-year journey to break a world record on his one of a kind 1950 Dual Engine Triumph at the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats.
Experience the high-stakes world of land speed racing through Tyler, his wife Julia Malinky, and his trusted crew chief, Tim Fiorucci. A story of passion and perseverance you won’t want to miss.
DAYTONA RACE ACTION–
General Admission & Standing Room Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 DAYTONA Short Track
On the heels of last weekend’s Springfield announcement of Progressive American Flat Track’s first-ever visit to Budd’s Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Md., fans now have another reason to start looking ahead to 2026.
General Admission and Standing Room Only (SRO) tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 DAYTONA Short Track I & II, set for March 5-6, 2026, at Daytona International Speedway. The high-intensity season opener will once again launch the Progressive American Flat Track season with a back-to-back doubleheader under the lights.
2-Day Pass: Buy Now
Thursday, March 5 – DAYTONA Short Track I: Buy Now
Friday, March 6 – DAYTONA Short Track II: Buy Now
Fans who want first crack at the best seats and premium experiences can sign up now for exclusive pre-sale access to all other ticket types: Pre-Sale Sign-Up.
Reserved ticket renewals will be offered first to all 2025 ticketholders before opening to the general public.
Even with the 2025 season still in full swing but coming to an end soon, anticipation is building for what’s to come in 2026. From the brand-new Maryland showdown at Budd’s Creek to the traditional Daytona doubleheader kickoff, the stage is being set for another unforgettable season of bar-banging, dirt-slinging, heart-pounding racing.
Lock in your spot now for the DAYTONA Short Track and get ready to be part of the thunder when the 2026 season roars to life.
But First:
Progressive American Flat Track will conclude an epic 2025 Grand National Championship season with the Arby’s Lake Ozark Short Track presented by Arrowhead Brass at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, September 13.
Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/lake-ozark-short-track-126438 to purchase your tickets now.
DIRECT FROM THE PAUGHCO EMPIRE–DirtyBiker EVO & Twin Cam Exhaust System
$539.95
The 2 into 1 upsweep exhaust is truly a classic style that has spanned the test of time. Alphabet and Dick Allen were some of my personal favorites. You see them pop up for sale on occasion and they aren’t cheap. So… we decided to bring it back. There are 3 key points that need to be hit when designing exhaust. Looks, sound and function.
100% made in house at Paughco.
100% American made.
1000% Dirty Biker shit.
(Note: Pre-Order items ship in 30-60 days)
911 REMEMBRANCE–
On this day, 24 years ago, time stood still as the world watched the September 11 attacks unfold. Thousands of American lives were tragically cut short and our nation changed forever. For many, that fateful day served as a call to defend our country.
The September 11 anniversary serves as a humbling reminder that the freedoms we hold dear are only possible because of the brave individuals — like you — who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Today, we remember the lives lost, and we honor all those who sacrificed. Thank you for your service to our country — and for being a member of DAV.
–Coleman Nee
DAV National Commander
THE EASYRIDERS MANTRA-–
I worked for this company off and on for over 23 years. Easyriders always meant something to me, but unfortunately it hasn’t contained the same mantra for many of the owners. That’s been a problem. Easyriders Magazine is something special. It’s not just mag fulla of bike features, event coverage, crummy cartoons and half-naked broads.
Easyriders magazine represented freedom and the Biker Code of the West. Sure, we party our asses off, but when the party’s over we clean the grounds, help our brothers and sisters pack up, fixed busted bikes, help folks in a spot and ride like the wind home.
We’re an industry made up of folks who build cool shit, when we know the market is small. It’s not about the money. It’s about the freedom to create and the freedom to ride to the next adventure.
It’s about being a proud biker surrounded by straights who want to regulate or jail us.
Here’s what I wrote for the Easyriders Mantra: We look out for you. Fight for your freedoms, fight for our rights, fight for safe riding roads. We’re there for your history, for the ability and knowledge to build whatever you want to ride from a stripped-down chopper to a high-tech touring machine.
And here’s the icing on the cake: The headquarters will be located on Main Street in Sturgis, SD.
Ride Fast and Free Forever,
–Bandit
