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5th Annual Texas Fandango, April 2024

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Sam Burns says — “Take sunscreen and a hat. Water & food need to be left outside the fence. Take cash, there will be a serious swap meet, antiques, unique choppers, dressers, rollers and a box with everything you every dreamed of…” The parking lot and all down the fence line are motorcycles–a bike show in itself. Slow down a bit and enjoy yourselves, and tell them Bikernet sent ya. https://thetexasfandango.com/ The Texas Fandango is a vintage swap meet, vintage bike show, and vintage races all rolled into one fun-packed weekend, April 12-14, 2024. The Fandango is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country at the Gillespie County Fairground in historic Fredericksburg. The premier event in Texas for any vintage motorcycle enthusiast. A portion of every ticket sold benefits the Optimist Club Of Fredericksburg, Texas. Purchase your advance tickets and save $5.00 per ticket. General admission is $20.00 per person at the gate. Active military or veterans $10.00 with a valid ID at the gate. Kids twelve or under are free. No Club Colors. Tell ’em Bikernet.com Sent Ya !!

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War Times Bikernet Weekly News for March 28, 2024

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Hey, We are living in strange times. Take a look at history and the weird shit impacting humanity, like wars. We are right there again and most folks go about their day, ho hum. Some brave souls are sounding the alarm, like Bob Kay with the IMA, Chris Callen of Cycle Source, Marc Morano at Cfact and Climate Depot and Greg Wrightstone of the CO2 Coalition. There are more and the numbers are growing. It’s a war, but mostly of words and incarceration. If you don’t agree, you get arrested. The actions of the folks who want the war and things like open borders to control elections, killing our kids with fentanyl, ruining cities with crime and homelessness and punishing you because of your SUVs or motorcycles. Let’s see what’s in the news. I’m riding free forever or die trying, goddammit.–Bandit Click here to read this week’s news only on Bikernet.com

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Slow Burn Revival: music on wheels

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A unique custom bike inspired by James Hetfield’s carby Game Over Cycles Inspired by James Hetfield of Metallica and his 1936 Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster “Slow Burn” is a custom bike envisioned as a sister vehicle to the classic car belonging to the famous musician. The body lines of the motorcycle exactly mirror the shape of the Slow Burn, and its construction echoes the components of the car. The motorcycle will have its premiere on March 9, 2024 in the USA at the Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show, a construction competition organized by Daytona Bike Week 2024, one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world held annually in Florida. Click here to read this photo feature on Bikernet.com

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Friday From DC – E15 Changes In The Midwest

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E15 Changes In The Midwest Last week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a policy change related to gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15). In 2025 this new policy will allow gas stations in eight Midwestern states to sell E15 fuel year-round. Current policy prohibits E15 sales between June 1st and September 15th because of concerns that it adds to smog on hot days. In 2022 and 2023 the EPA announced emergency waivers that allowed for summertime E15 sales, citing market disruptions, including the war in Ukraine. This move by the EPA will make those temporary changes permanent in the selected eight states. The rule, which takes effect in April 2025, will apply in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. This decision comes after governors and farm groups in these eight states requested that the federal government change this policy. This modification is a prime opportunity to remind everyone to be mindful of the fuel that you use. Verify that the fuel you are using in your bike is compatible with manufacturers’ guidelines. Stay vigilant as these changes take effect over the next year! Ride Safe and Ride FreeJoin The MRFClick here http://mrf.org/ or call (202) 546-0983

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Progressive Suspension at Daytona Beach Bike Week

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The rally to kick off the riding season is here! Stop by the Progressive Suspension semi truck down at Destination Daytona and take advantage of our show specials. Take this once a year opportunity to get suspension installed by our factory trained staff or even get support on Progressive Suspension product you already own. Upgrade your suspension today so you can “Ride More.”

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Baker Drivetrain in Daytona

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Join the BAKER crew for an unforgettable experience at Daytona Bike Week! Here’s where you can catch the crew throughout the week: March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 Interested in having a BAKER GrudgeBox kit installed during Daytona Bike Week? Swing by Cycle Solutions’ booth at Destination Daytona, near Houligan’s Speedway, between February 29 and March 10, 2024! Secure your installation appointment via email (contact@cyclesolutionsonline.com) or by phone (765-768-6000). TELL ‘EM BIKERNET.COM SENT YA

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Part 7 of VLXAFL5: Final Assembly Begins

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by Bandit with photos by Weed The Paint Returned from TNT It’s been awhile, but I haven’t dawdled. I’ve been working hard on various projects. That guy in Deadwood, who was once 45 John bought a 1960 Panhead roller/basket case and I’ve been helping with the reconstruction. I rebuilt or built and trans from a case and a sketchy box of parts. With Fab Kevin we built a front disc brake. John rebuilt the rear star hub and I helped with fitment and the rear brake. We slid in the engine after I stumbled. I used the rear axle and a flat lift jack to jack up the bike, so I could block it, remove the jack and start to install the 5-speed trans in a 4-speed S&S case. The trans didn’t want to go so I filed and ground all the paint out of the 4-speed slots and the slot I made and welded for the 5th stud on the right. I even had to grind the rear tab on the trans case more for additional clearance. I couldn’t run an old school 4-speed trans for a couple of reasons. It’s an alternator S&S engine and I wanted it to be electric start. Click here for the accelerating Tech adventure with detailed photos and tips. * * * * Don’t stop there, we have a whole department on Motorcycle Tech since 1996. Click and build now! https://www.bikernet.com/pages/Techs_Bike_Builds.aspx

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