Bikernet Book Review: Keith R. Ball predicts the future back in year 2000 Revisiting Sam “Chopper” Orwell written by Keith Ball almost two decades ago. By Ujjwal Dey George Orwell introduced the world to the idea of Big Brother, doublethink, and newspeak in his celebrated and prophetic novel ‘1984’. A divided America has the world at panic with everyone and their pet dog uncertain about the future of the promised land of USA. But what does this bold new future mean to us bikers with our nomad lifestyle and love of everything that is good and pure. We were once bracketed with hippies and freethinkers. Now we are labelled as patch wearing misfit outlaws and one-percenters. Well, a brief and ...

The world’s fastest female motorcycle racer, Valerie Thompson, was appointed to the Bonneville 200 MPH Club board of directors during their recent meeting on January 28th at the National Hot Rod Association Museum in Pomona California. Thompson is a seven-time land speed record holder, team owner/driver and member of six different land speed racing 200 MPH Clubs. She made history at the 2016 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, winning the “The Fastest Time of the Meet” award with a speed of 304.263 mph (489.6 KMH) piloting the Team “7” Racing streamliner. Thompson is the first female rider over 300 mph, earning the title of “Worlds Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer.” Thompson joins 8 other board members who are responsible for the direction ...

Hey, Another day in Paradise. I’m itching all over. I’m forced to read more reports about the EPA attacks on business. I don’t get it, but I’m just an old biker. Why would anyone want to attack your neighbors, put stress on employees, put businesses out of biz, fine your brothers and sisters and destroy whole industries. You would think the government would step in and try to find balance and freedom for peace within our society. But no, regulation becomes the priority. Regulation against our own peeps, not even peeps in other countries. How does that make any sense? At one time we lived in paradise, we partied and danced in the streets. Hell, we only had to fight ...

J&P Cycles and motorcycle insurance provider GEICO have just entered an exclusive partnership that provides riders with personal insurance consultations from GEICO at J&P Cycles stores during Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida and the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota. Additionally, J&P Cycles Gold Club members and GEICO motorcycle insurance policy holders will also receive other benefits online and at events to be announced throughout the year. Riders and customers will also find detailed information on how to select the right motorcycle protection and access to no-obligation insurance quotes from GEICO from the J&P Cycles website. “Our customers are passionate about customizing their motorcycles and need an insurance company that supports them. Coverage of accessories is critical for anyone who loves ...

In this edition of Weekend Wrenching the folks at J&P Cycles show you how to perform a three hole oil change using the Maxima Oil Change In A Box Kit. Learning to do your own basic maintenance can help you save some cash. Take the time to learn how to perform your own three hole oil change today and skip the outrageous service charges. In this video, Pauly breaks down the steps you need to take to change your oil, transmission fluid, primary fluid, and oil filter for a three hole oil change. Advertisement

Over the past four months, Indian Motorcycle dealers across North America have been hard at work building their own version of the world's most legendary custom Chieftain yet. Here are the results of their efforts and creativity. Now you get to vote for your favorites, and as a bonus, you'll be entered to win a new 2017 Indian Chieftain you can call your own. Three winners will be announced at Daytona Bike Week 2017. But first, have a look at five of these ten amazing custom creations here. You can vote and enter to win a new 2017 Indian Chieftain here.

I have been using Zippers Performance Products for a very long time and some of you may have seen one or more of the Tech Articles I have written about installing their products on my personal motorcycle or that of a friend's. Dan Fitzmaurice and I go back a long time, and I have met some of the people who work for Zippers at motorcycle events and shows around the country. But for one reason or another I have never been able to stop by their facility in Elkridge, Maryland. Read more.

MRF Members, Friends & Supporters: As you know, we have been working in Washington to sound the alarm concerning the outrageous makeup of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council in which the Federal Highway Administration has called for ONE seat out of TEN to be filled by a motorcyclist. With your help, we have spent the last 2 weeks contacting our legislators letting them know about this injustice. Almost 1,100 people have taken the time to write their legislators asking for their support. Read more here.

Kuryakyn dealers armed with the new Sprint Signature Series by John Shope are battling it out to see who can build the “baddest” Indian Scout. Five dealerships were enlisted to showcase their creativity in a friendly war of the wrenches, demonstrating the versatility of the Sprint Signature Series and its ability to transform Scout and Scout Sixty platforms. Sprint Signature Series Build Battle contestants are only limited by their own imagination. There are no rules regarding theme, total cost or design style. The lone requirement is that each build entry must utilize the entire Kuryakyn Sprint Signature Series by John Shope, including the Sprint Front Fender, Café Fairing, Chin Spoiler and various Sprint frame/body accents. Each participating dealer was also ...

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