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Robb Talbott Opens Motorcycle Museum In Carmel, CA

Robb Talbott is perhaps best known as the founder of the world-famous Talbott Vineyards. But there is perhaps an even more important, lasting strain that runs through his storied life: motorcycles. Young Robb developed a youthful fascination with the speed, noise and commotion of the nearby Laguna Seca Raceway. Eventually he acquired a ā€œvery usedā€ Honda 50 step-through, which he remembers as ā€œthe most fun heā€™d ever had.ā€ By the time he left to study Fine Art and Design at Colorado College in 1966, Talbott was irretrievably in love with two wheels. He acquired a succession of small displacement Suzukis, and then a pantheon of iconic dirt bikes, including a BSA 441, Jawa, Bridgestone, Kawasaki and a Sachs. But his ...
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WATCH OUT FOR THE BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for August 25th, 2016

Action from Harley-Davidson, Australia, Cannonball, Trailblazers, Bonneville, Triumph, Kawasaki, ABATE, the MRF, and Vegas Bikefest. Read more.
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Snazz Up Your Scout With National Cycle Accessories

National Cycle now offers Indian Scout and Scout Sixty riders a fender-mounted Solo Luggage Rack that looks like it's fresh off of a 1942 Indian Sport Scout. Simply remove the passenger pillion and use the supplied hardware to mount the rack to the stock passenger seat mount points. It's a quick and simple job that pays back big style points -- as well as added luggage carrying capacity. The rear Fender-Mount Solo Rack retails for $209.95 in chrome and is available in Powdercoated Gloss Black for $194.95. More information at www.NationalCycle.com.
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More On The AirHawk International Lawsuit

AirHawk International recently announced that they are suing Wild Ass for Patent Infringement on three of their products, False Advertising in Violation of the Lanham Act, Unfair Competition under California Law, Tortious Interference and claims against the owners of Wild Ass individually. On July 6th, Wild Ass claimed the lawsuit was frivolous and filed a motion to dismiss and stated they were confident the court will rule in favor of Wild Ass. In fact, Scott Parman, co-founder of Wild Ass, stated AirHawk'sĀ lawsuit was a desperate, frivolous case initiated by in an effort to eliminate the competition. On August 1, the court ruled in favor of AirHawk and allowed all of its claims to go forward. In fact, with regards to ...
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5-Ball Racing Bikernet Bagger Project, Part 6

A quick Paughco update on our Bikernet Baggers project bike. The Paughco crew is the master of vintage, supplying the world with classic chopper parts for over 45 years. But letā€™s stay focused on this effort. Steve Massicotte contacted me with a handful of the latest shop photos. They refined their handlebar design and turn signal installation before tearing the bike down for a Kirk Taylor (Custom Design Studios) custom paint job. Continue reading.
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2017 Harley Touring Bikes Get Improved Front And Rear Suspension

Harley-Davidson seems to have addressed some of the touring bikes' woes. Bikernet looks forward to give you a full report on their improved performance as we set out for a test ride next week. Stay tuned! In the meantime, check out the video below.
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Harley Introduces Three New ‘Milwaukee Eight’ V-Twins For Their Touring Line

More power, less vibration, a better exhaust note and much much more. MY17 107 Engine. Milwaukee Eight. Check out ourĀ full report here.
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Bikernet Run To Sturgis 2016

Bandit has returned from Sturgis with stories about the open road, musings about freedom and with countless anecdotes gathered along the way as he and his riding compadre cut a dusty trail through our beautiful country this summer. Enjoy!
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The British Colony Uprising ā€” ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORCYCLES

ā€œIndia Shining!ā€ said the Tourism Advertisement in international magazines. Then came the popular government in 2014 launching ā€œMake in Indiaā€ campaign. The major objective behind the initiative focused on job creation and skill enhancement in 25 sectors of the economy. Ray-Ban sunglasses has a manufacturing unit in India. Microsoft is building ā€œsmart-cityā€ in India. IBM has only one research lab outside American territory and it is in India. Indian scientists launched Mars orbit mission which was a lot cheaper than the budget of movie ā€œGravityā€ which won Oscar nominations. India became the first nation in history to succeed in Mars orbit in first attempt. Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is a multilateral export control regime which has India as a ...
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Saddlemen 1WR Gripper Seat

If you love wheelies, burnouts, drifting, wild motorcycle modifications, adrenaline filled performances, and the sight of road bikes blasting down dirt roads, the new 1 WR Gripper Seat will deliver. The new Saddlemen 1WR Gripper Seat co-developed with V-twin stunt rider Rob Carpenter to specifically meet the grueling demands of the professional stunt scene is now available for the HD Sportster A single screw installs the hi-tech seat that fits the rider, their style and the motorcycle. Based on 30 years of street and track testing, the designers at Saddlemen know how important the interface between the body and seating surface are to motorcycle control, especially during aggressive conditions. This new seat utilizes a unique Tri-Gripper cover with diamond waffle ...
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