For the second year, Indian Motorcycle returns as sponsor of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis, a 1,776-mile, multi-state tour that uses Indian motorcycles as therapy for wounded and amputee veterans. Continue reading.

This past week at Isle of Man, Bell Helmets and 360fly took put a prototype of their forthcoming video-camera-integrated “Smart” helmet to the ultimate test. The "Bell Star with 360fly" prototype was worn by Bell rider, Gary Johnson, with the goal of capturing a single lap from Isle of Man’s treacherous course in 360-degree video. Below is a YouTube link to this first-of-its-kind interactive racing footage, shot via the helmet itself.

It's just kicking off and Paul Aiken, from Aeromach, and the Stealth are on the case. Paul sets up a booth every year to show off his billet parts for Indians and new Victorys. He knows he won't sell anything. Although, he did make the footboards and lowering kits for my Indian. He's just there to check the girls and the action. The Stealth, Bikernet East Coast Feature Editor in Charge, will arrive tomorrow and look for cool bikes and wild custom details. His wife Queen Vickie will monitor the girls. Don¹t ask me. I'm just the janitor. Bikernet will bring you all the reports when all the white-lightening is gone. —Bandit  

Splitlath Motorsport, the factory racing team of EBR Motorcycles, has exciting news for the huge and highly competitive Chinese Pan Delta series. Having won nearly every round in the series in 2015, and the first two races of 2016, they are taking a dramatic new step. Shelina Moreda, the charismatic female Californian rider, has joined the team of the "Mighty Winged Horse" to compete in the series, which to date has not seen a female competitor. Splitlath team principal, John Dimbylow said, “Shelina was a natural choice for us to move forward after winning every race so far that we have competed in out here. We have proven the EBR American Superbike is able to take the measure of other ...

Seen on Instagram this week. This shop never fails to impress with its unique creation and a very keen sense of style. More info here.

A new film is set for worldwide release on National Geographic featuring Christophe Barriere-Varju from Multi-Award Winning film Dream Racer, and former Miss Australia and Miss Universe Australia, Laura Csortan. Two adventure bikers take on the journey of a lifetime travelling through Morocco, North Africa, on the trail of the ultimate biking challenge, the Dakar Rally. One rider, Christophe Barriere-Varju, has competed in the Dakar Rally four times. The other, Laura Csortan, has never set a wheel off road before. Starting in Marrakech, Morocco, they must make their way through mountains, gorges, rivers and deserts to reach the Moroccan Sahara. Christophe will be sharing his knowledge of what it takes to be an off-road adventurer whilst Laura will be pushing ...

Hey, We are living through interesting times. Folks are cut up in the streets of the middle-east while bombs blow up their homes and we have folks right here who want to pass quiet zone regulations to enhance the quality of life. Since when was rock and roll not part of our quality of life, our Freedom? It’s all nuts. But what the hell do I know. Let’s see what’s happening in motorcycling and chopperdom this week. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by Cycle Source Magazine, Iron Trader, the MRF, ChopperTown and Las Vegas Bikefest. Read the news here. We have updates from Harley, 5-Ball Racing, Barnett, Find It, Pirelli, Laconia, the Redwoods, MRF, and Mo' 

So, a bolt you tightened down completely failed and broke into two pieces. Why did it happen? Did you tighten it and use a torque wrench to insure the proper tightness? The first things you need to determine include what size bolt, how many threads per inch and what grade of bolt. The grade of bolt is marked on the head of the bolt. The chart shown is for Grade, 2, 5 or 8. Why did this bolt fail? Click here to read the rest of the article for a tech with insight on bolt failure.

Left, Dmac and Diane Pearson The State of Florida's Motorcycle Safety Program provides education and support for motorcycle riders, trainers, sponsors, local government, law enforcement agencies and emergency services in Florida. They earmarked the following budgets: Motorcycle Program Evaluation and Data Collection - $100,000; Motorcycle Helmet Observation Survey - $100,000; PSA Analysis, Management and Focus Group Testing - $50,000; Motorcycle Education and Injury Prevention in Trauma Centers - $200,000; Safety Motorcycle and Rider Techniques -Osceola County-$20,000; Broward County Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Program -$64,028, just to name a few. Is all of this money supposed to prevent motorcycle fatalities? Lately, every time you read the paper, IONTB, Facebook, etc. another motorcycle fatality is mentioned. Some weeks there are 6-8 MC related fatalities ...

Getting Klocked is a movement started by Team Klock Werks, friendly folks from the midwest. To the team, it’s about customer satisfaction, new friends, grace, and an attitude of gratitude for new opportunities. “The idea for “get klocked” came one day when I was working on our catalog at home in the kitchen,” Laura Klock, VP of Klock Werks, said. “I’m an 80s rocker girl, and Def Leppard’s song “Let’s Get Rocked” inspired me. So, to me, it’s an action. Let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get Klocked!!” The difference is 17 men and women working hard every day to make sure you get the best parts for your ride, parts that were and are rigorously tested, parts that ...