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Bikernet Book Review: Wild Bill Gelbkeā€ By ā€œBuzzā€ Walneck

Like hangin' in a bar reminiscing with an old friend, telling tails and drinking Hamms. Or sitting around the dining room table going through scrapbooks. As the night goes on the Hamms goes down a little easier, stories get grander and tend to get repeated. This is how Buzz Walneck relates the story of Wild Bill Gelbke and his motorcycle Roadog. For the full review click here.
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Kirsh Helmets Feature Fluid Displacement Liner

Kirsh Helmets attended the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) on September 21ā€“24. The fifth-annual event presented by Nationwide took place in Columbus, Ohio for the first time. The Greater Columbus Convention Center hosted dealers, media, and consumers throughout the four-day event, and Kirsh Helmets showcased the new, made 100% in America, CHM-1 helmet with its patented Fluid Displacement Liner. ā€œWe expected to do well,ā€ said Donald Devito, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirsh Helmets. ā€œBut it definitely went better than we could have hoped, and we were gratified with such a great reaction from all types of attendees, from media to customers to retailers.ā€ Starting with their lowest-profile, toughest, and most-effective DOT-certified half-shell motorcycle helmet on the market, Kirsh ...
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10th Annual VVMC Bike Show and Rally

Bikernet has been following the adventures of the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club since day one when they got up and running a decade ago. Along the way theyā€™ve offered monthly group rides as well as a steady stream of world class bike shows and rallies, case in point their most recent bike party, the 2017 10th anniversary, so congrats all around. Again hundreds of vintage, classic and antique bike fans of all flavors showed up for the event taking place near Venice, CAā€™s famous Abbot Kinney Avenue and the beaches of the Pacific a short putt away. Read more.
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HOT ACTION BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for September 28, 2017

Hey, Las Vegas Bike Fest is coming right up. The Aim Expo was last week in Columbus. It's maybe the only dealer show still standing. This was the fifth and still fluctuating event, changing dates and locations almost yearly trying to find the answer. Next year the plan is for the Expo to partner with Las Vegas Bike Fest and that could easily turn into a Las Vegas Bike Week. Letā€™s see what happens next. Ā  The completed and signed mural. Hang on for some professional shots. Click here to keep reading the news.
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Privateer Racer Scores Podium Position On A Stock Indian FTR750

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 - American Flat Track at Texas Motor Speedway in Northlake, TX.   Aboard the factory Scout FTR750, the Indian Wrecking Crew has garnered the attention throughout the 2017 American Flat Track season. But at the Lone Star Half-Mile, it was privateer racer Johnny Lewis and a new, off-the-showroom-floor Scout FTR750 that was turning heads. With his best race of the year, Lewis showcased the prowess of the stock Scout FTR750, as he passed Indian Wrecking Crew rider Bryan Smith on the final lap of the main event to finish with a strong third-place, podium position. It was his first time riding the premier race bike, which is available for purchase to privateer racers, collectors and race fans. ...
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Is ELIO for real?

We make an in-depth exploration of Elio Motors trike by Wayfarer@bikernet.com Founder Paul Elio wanted to fight the increasing prices of both consumer vehicles and fuel. At the same time he wanted a practical and reliable vehicle that would be very affordable and give lots of miles per gallon. His dream didnā€™t end there. This magical vehicle had to be ALL-AMERICAN. It had to be completely made in America, employing Americans as an American revolution in travel and automotive industry. The design, the manufacturing, the marketing ā€“ the people will be Americans and the target market is America. CLICK HERE to read about the concept called Elio Motors.
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Shorty Drive For Shovelheads

Shovelheads remain a mainstay for Chopper Builders and BDLā€™s new SHS-600 belt drive conversion provides extended life, strength, smooth operation and reliability to these traditional drivelines. Designated as BDL part number SHS-600, it is a complete ā€œShovel Shortyā€ Electric Start drive kit. The unique drive features a billetĀ Ā rear plate that covers the trans drive while providing support for the clutch basket assembly. Each kit is supplied with front and rear pulleys, BDLā€™s Kevlar clutch and a 2ā€, 140 tooth belt. The rear plate/support is made up of the plate, BDLā€™s mini starter housing, pinion gear and starter ring gear guard. Benefits of this unique drive system to the Shovelhead driveline are obvious and substantial.Ā Ā Ā And with a retail price of just ...
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Harley-Davidson Raingear Test

The road to/from Sturgis this year was 5,479 miles of mostly beautiful riding weather, with the exception of Georgia, South Carolina and Nebraska rain storms. This year I brought along the new Womenā€™s Midpoint Colorblock Rain Suit from Harley-Davidson Motor Clothes. Through the many miles ridden over the years, Iā€™ve tried everything from fishing gear, aftermarket sets, and at times, using nothing except for my jeans and t-shirt. I just deadheaded it to the next point thinking, ā€œIā€™ll dry off later.ā€ Read more.
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NCOM Coast To Coast Biker News for September 2017

THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICEĀ is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If youā€™ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visitĀ www.ON-A-BIKE.com. Read more.
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FALL OPENING SUNDAY POST for September 24, 2017

Hey, We are about to witness changes in the industry and theyā€™re coming at us fast.Change is inevitable. But it always gives us the opportunity to improve. I think the young riders get it today. Itā€™s all about the build, the party, the race and the fun. We came from an era of struggle, but we were lucky. Our fathers fought and so did their fathers. Kids have the opportunity to learn from our mistakes and learn from the scientific community. Maybe after three million years man has come to a clarification. Itā€™s all about enjoyment today, the ride, love and creativity. Bikers get it. Letā€™s hit the news, click here for more.
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