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The greater Nashville area will soon host its First Annual Music City Motorcycle Rally. Poised to become Nashville’s premier motorcycle rally, the event kickstarts June 30 – July 3, 2017 at Fontanel and The Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys is the 2017 presenting sponsor, and Jack Daniels is the official spirit of the event. There will be four music stages, numerous vendors, stunt teams, winery, distillery and so much more onsite, plus a charity ride on July 1 to benefit CORE (Community Organized Renewal Efforts). The charity ride will begin with a backwoods drive to Clarksville, stop at a designated place for lunch, then a nice finish to Fontanel.  The ride is 98% two- lane highway, and will be from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM. The cost is $55 per driver, and $85 if a passenger rides along. More information here and on Facebook. Music City Motorcycle Rally is a FREE event open to all public. Four Stages of Music will play everyday of the event. National vendors will be present for all riders’ customizing needs. Additional activities include a bike show, sound-off motorcycle audio show, antique motorcycle show and stunt teams. Concerts will headline the Carl Black Chevy Woods amphitheater all weekend. Headlining national acts and pricing to be released very soon.

Hey, I’m not a big fan of social media efforts. What the hell do they mean? I’m lost on a facebook page. I don’t do Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, or Pinterest. I criticize myself for dodging this crap. Friends and associates suggest I spend more time on these elements than on Bikernet. If I spent more time on social media we would have larger reader numbers and less content on Bikernet and less time to work on bikes or ride. I don’t have much fun on any of these things and Chris Callen from Cycle Source is about to tell you a terrible story about a Facebook conspiracy. Whatta you think? There is one easy formula to take care of both issues. If you would share Bikernet content with all your pals on social media, I could stay focused on content, writing stories and even go for a ride from time to time. Let’s party. This week we have some wild news from Tennessee, ABATE OF ARIZONA, Lowbrow, Michael Hupy, JIMS, LePera Seats, MRF, Saddlemen, S&S, you name it… click here to read it all.

Installing taller handlebars on your Harley Davidson and need to extend the throttle-by-wire? Barnett has got you covered! Barnett, manufacturer of the world’s finest control cables, also offers throttle-by-wire extensions. These plug & play extensions make installation easy! It’s that simple- no individual wires to mess with- no soldering or modifications required. They are available in lengths of 8”, 12”, 15” and the 20” extension features a bare end for routing through sharp handlebar bends. Available for 2008-15 FL’s (except CVO/SE) and all 2016-17 models using throttle by wire. To order, please contact your dealer or order online at www.barnettclutches.com.   Advertisement

Hey, I watched a documentary on the brain with some interesting test tricks. It spoke a lot about focus, and it also promised some surprising results and helpful hints at the end, but somehow it lost focus and ended. Yes, we have too many things fucking with our focus daily. And yes, there are companies trying to take advantage of our inability to stay focused. So, what can we do to simplify our lives and stay focused on what’s most important? You got me, but I’m working on it. If I come up with any startling results, I will certainly pass them on. Actually, our brother Bob T. has all the answers. Go hide out in the desert with a woman, a couple of motorcycles and a bottle of whiskey. Click here to read the news in its entirety. This week we have Sharp News from JIMS, Custom Cycle Engineering, CCE, Readers, Love Jugs, Saddlemen, 5-Ball Racing, Indian Motorcycles, Polaris, Rogue, Dmac, and it never stops.