Save the Salt – Bonneville Report
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5-Ball Racing and Bikernet.com set a record with the Salt Shaker, Valerie Thompson (her first) and Barry Wardlaw. Top speed 151.5 in 2006. Restore Bonneville hopes new data will speed salt flat replenishment The ongoing pursuit to preserve the Bonneville Salt Flats has scored another victory and SEMA, along with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Utah Geological Survey (UGS), and Intrepid Potash Inc. marked more progress in restoring the areaās precious salt. A new well installed in the summer of 2021, along with equipment that will collect data on evaporation, will inform the preservation and replenishment of the salt flats as the Restore Bonneville program kicks off. CLICK HERE To Read about ...
Read More Sturgis Run 2021 of Frank Ball Jr
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Frank's Tattooing partner the magnificent Em. With techs from the V-twin Visionary, Sawicki Exhaust, and Legends Suspension My grandson, Frank Ball Jr. and I made the run to Sturgis with a Kendon two-bike trailer, our 1928 Shovelhead and the 5-Ball Racing Crazy Horse powered mascot bike. Both quirky, flat-side tank bikes. We jammed out and rode around the rally and had a blast. CLICK HERE To Read this Photo Feature Article and the Tech used Charlie is up high and that's Frank's Pro street FXR built by his gramps. Join the Cantina for more - CLICK HERE to Subscribe
Read More Carson City Run Bikernet Weekly News for January 20, 2022
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Hang on for the Ride The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. CLICK HERE To Read the Weekly News on Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more - Click Here to Subscribe
Read More Motorcycle Riders Foundation Annual Meeting
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Earlier this month the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Board of Directors (BOD) conducted the annual January meeting. The January meeting allows the BOD to review the work of the MRF over the past year and look forward to what lies ahead. Two new members of the BOD were seated at the meeting, Eric Ross of Iowa, as a new MRF Reps Representative and Rick āBrickā Lindsay of Louisiana, as a new Sustaining State Motorcycle Rights Organization Representative. Additionally, during meetings last year, Gary Goracke of Minnesota, was added as the new Director of the State Representative Program and Andy Kelly of Pennsylvania, was added as a MRF Reps Representative. If youād like to see a complete list of board members, ...
Read More ProTaper Reveals its Industry First Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Handlebar
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ProTaper Reveals its Industry First Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Handlebar Offering Greater Strength, Lower Weight for MX Riders Fort Worth TX -- January 19, 2022 -- ProTaper, the industry leader in motorcycle handlebars and controls, today announced an industry first, a revolutionary carbon fiber-reinforced, aluminum handlebar designed specifically to meet the needs of motocross riders. The ProTaper ACF Handlebar uses a revolutionary Carbon Core system to maintain strength while creating the lightest 1 1/8-inch handlebar in the industry. The use of unidirectional, unwoven carbon fiber creates a core for the bar with a maximum longitudinal tensile strength that is twice the strength of a traditional carbon fiber weave. This carbon fiber core allows ProTaper to reduce the thickness of the ...
Read More Road Glide Ultra Trimming
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She went from a 100lb barge to a much lighter and sleeker machine. Bassani Exhaust, Legends Suspension, and V&H Fuelpak by Johnny White My 2016 Road Glide Ultra FLTRU has been a reliable ride that has endured 70,000 miles without any major issues. One of the first things a guy wants to change is the sound - as a new Harley sounds great until you hear it next to one with a tuned exhaust system. The change now vs. days of old is itās no longer change your pipes and re-jet the carb. Now, with electronic fuel injection, 'void warranty' and emission controls, it can seem a bit daunting if you donāt know where to look. Well, itās easier today ...
Read More Rogue’s Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Ring
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by Misled In 2005 John "Rogueā Herlihy was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Freedom Fighter section of the HOF which is for individuals who fought for motorcycle rights. Hall Of Fame Rings did not become available until 2020. In 2020 the inductees received Hall of Fame Rings designed by Frank Zubieta owner of NINO 925. Members of the Sturgis Hall Of Fame were given the opportunity to have rings made for them by contacting Frank. CLICK HERE To Read this Photo Feature Article on Bikernet.com CLICK TO Sign Up for our Free Weekly Newsletter to get latest motorcycle news, tech & updates
Read More Gevin Fax Blazes Her Own Trail
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by Emily Chavous from russbrown.com Whether riding a motorcycle or challenging norms, Gevin Fax is no stranger to blazing trails. She says, "I think this is the best, most wonderful country in the world, but we are not flawless. I want women to not sell themselves short. We are stronger than we give ourselves credit for. We are more possible than we could ever imagine." āEverybody kept telling me my life was going to change after I bought the Harley. Let me tell you something: Everything changed." CLICK HERE To Read this Feature Article on Bikernet.com Get all motorcycle news, updates & tech - CLICK To Sign Up for our Free Weekly Newsletter
Read More ABATE of Michigan Annual Seminar
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This weekend, ABATE of Michigan hosted its annual seminar in Saginaw, Michigan. In attendance were two longtime legislative champions for motorcyclist rights. Current Congressman, Tim Walberg and former Congressman Jim Barcia, joined the event. Congressman Walberg is the Co-Chair of the House Motorcycle Caucus and a leading advocate for motorcyclist rights in Congress. Representative Walberg has championed a number of issues bikers care about, including work against the profiling of bikers and the need to ensure autonomous vehicles can recognize and react to motorcyclists. Former Congressman Jim Barcia of Michigan fought against federal helmet blackmail efforts in the 1990ās. Along with Congressman Petri of Wisconsin and others, Representative Barcia defeated federal regulations that established a penalty, whereby a certain percentage ...
Read More The Progress Report Bikernet Weekly News for January 13, 2022
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The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. CLICK HERE To Read the Weekly News on Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more - Click Here to Subscribe
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