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This is how they used to do it in the sixties. See more of these funky machines here.
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PROOF THE WORLD IS NUTS BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for April 14, 2016

Hey, This is proof the world is nuts. The Panama Papers proved that I have no money in any offshore accounts or even here. Have you seen the documentary on Netflix about the Ukraine in 2013 and the kids fighting for freedom. That was just three years ago and they lost lotsa lives fighting the government to get a dictator thrown out. More than 90 percent of American adults spend 15-18 hours a month on Facebook per month, more than every other social media outlet combined. I still can figure Facebook out.--The Week Magazine They are trying to say the economy is improving but up to 30 percent of the folks who work for banks will lose their jobs to ...
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DEI and McKinnon Motorsports Team up for 2016 Season

DEI Powersports and Elyse McKinnon, aka Drag Bike Girl, of McKinnon Motorsports are teaming up for the 2016 drag race season. We all know that racers are made up of something different from everyone else, and Elyse McKinnon is no exception. Recently, McKinnon returned to the drag strip with her BMW S 1000 RR for the first time since last summer when a dramatic crash left her with a laundry list of injuries including a broken back. After a long road to recovery she is now cleared to once again race on the NHRA circuit. Elyse said, ā€œRight now I just canā€™t imagine my life without drag racing, but I still have some work to do to get my body ...
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Get A FREE Flare Windshield NAVBag Today

Your personal items should be within reach, and with the Klock Werks NavBags, youā€™ll get the peace of mind that your belongings are adequately, and stylishly stored! For a limited time only, Klock Werks is offering this multifunctioning windshield bag for free with applicable purchase*. This innovative bag, designed specifically with the Klock Werks Flareā„¢ windshield in mind, has quality features like a slick magnetic closure, special compartment that displays your device and felt on the back to provide a no-scratch surface! The protective, transparent screen even transmits the electromagnetic energy needed for your touch screen devices! The NAV Bag provides just as much storage space as a 3-pouch bag so you can store things like your GPS, coins, wallet, ...
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Bikernet Tech ā€” Busted Bolts No More

Anyone who has ever worked on older vehicles has experienced the dreaded broken bolt malady. It may be on your bike or on someone elseā€™s, but it always ruins our day. Why do they always seem to be in an awkward and hard to reach place? Trying to remove one by drilling straight into the remaining bolt, and then using an EZ out can be trying and sometimes still doesnā€™t work; sometimes it can even make the grizzly situation worse. Continue reading  
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White House Responds to Racecar Petition ā€” Now Do Your Part And Act To Save Our Freedoms

Earlier this year, the White House was flooded with nearly 170,000 signatures from racing enthusiasts and industry stakeholders concerned about an over-reaching regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The White House recently responded, noting that the EPA is still considering the proposed standards and that the issue is still in review. But we need to keep the pressure on Washington. While the battle regarding the EPA proposal continues, the U.S. Congress has introduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act, legislation which ā€“ if enacted into law ā€“ will ensure that street vehicles can continue to be modified for the race track. Even if the EPA removes the provision to prohibit the conversion of motor vehicles into racecars ...
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Crusher Street Sleeper III Air Cleaner for H-D

Think of the all-new Street Sleeper III Air Cleaner from Crusher as a heavy-breathing wolf in sheepā€™s clothing. The high-flow intake kits deliver significantly enhanced airflow to all ā€™99-ā€™16 Harley-Davidson Twin Cam motors, while lurking discreetly under the factory air cleaner cover for a deceiving stock appearance. Street Sleeper III Air Cleaner kits include a Crusher-designed lifetime-warrantied K&N filter element thatā€™s washable and reusable. Full perimeter and outer-end breathing provides unrestricted airflow for greatly improved performance versus the stock filter element. A unique internal crankcase breather design eliminates the need for external hoses or fittings for a clean appearance. The cast aluminum back plate features a large, curved entry to the throttle body for smooth and precise air delivery to ...
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THE CODE OF THE WEST BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for April 7, 2016

Hey, Hang on for this news. The world may be in turmoil and our government forgot their mission to honor freedom, but weā€™re still having a blast everyday and keeping the Code of the West alive. Folks reach out to us for jobs constantly. We must be doing something right. As magazines slip away we endeavored to help staff members with freelance assignments. ā€œIf you come into the chips, keep me in mind for a full time assignment,ā€ said a Texas correspondent today. When it comes to this industry we always try to help out. Remember, Loud Pipes Save Lives. The Bikernet news is sponsored in part by Cycle Source Magazine, Iron Trader, and ChopperTown.   - This week we ...
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A Close Call ā€” Racer Walks Away From This Experiment In Traction vs. Throttle Control

That's how motorcycle drag racing is done in Australia! We love how this 'bloke' keeps his humor about the incident.
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Yamaha Scooter Concept

Yamaha will exhibit the 04GEN scooter design concept model at the 2016 Vietnam Motorcycle Show. Taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from April 7 to 11, it will be the first motorcycle show event held in Vietnam. The 04GEN was designed based on the RUN-WAY concept, which evokes the image of human form. Compared to regular scooter body structures ā€“ which hide the frame with exterior parts ā€“ the 04GEN only covers the frame with semi-transparent parts. Showcasing the beautifully-engineered interior structure brings a lightness to the majestic body, creating a new design which synthesizes the interior and exterior.
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