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The Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team dominated the opening round of the 2017 Pro Stock Motorcycle series at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Screamin’ Eagle teammates Ed Krawiec and Andrew Hines tore through the field in Sunday eliminations to meet in an all-Harley final. Krawiec defeated Hines to take the win and the first points lead of the season. “This weekend put the real potential of these Harley-Davidson drag bikes on display,” said Krawiec, who has now won five times at the Gatornationals, a record for Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors. “We have found a real sweet spot in the tune-up.” The Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines bikes were quick off the truck at Gainesville, with Krawiec pacing the field in Friday qualifying before being bumped to the number two position on Saturday, with a best elapsed time (ET) of 6.791 seconds. In the third round of qualifying on Saturday Krawiec also tied the national class Top Speed record as his Harley-Davidson drag bike put down a blistering pass at 199.88 mph. Hines qualified fourth with a 6.793-second run. The crowd for Sunday eliminations included a number of Harley-Davidson fans hosted by Gainesville H-D in the first Ride to the Races program of the season. Krawiec and Hines each scored three wins in elimination rounds to advance to the final. The Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team worked all day to adjust chassis set-up to accommodate strong winds blowing across the track. Krawiec improved his ET performance in each round and in the final posted the quickest Pro Stock Motorcycle run of the weekend at 6.763 seconds/199.76 mph to defeat Hines (6.802/197.10). “The run in the final was my straightest pass down the track all day, which is why it was also the quickest,” said Krawiec. “We

Indian Motorcycle rider Jared Mees took top honors at the Daytona TT American Flat Track season opener. Mees’ dominating performance was complimented by a 2nd place finish from Indian factory rider and 2016 Grand National Champion Bryan Smith. All eyes were on Indian heading into the season opener after assembling a team featuring three of the sport’s most decorated riders and armed with Indian’s state-of-the-art Scout FTR750. The season-opening victory brought dramatic validation to Indian’s re-entry into the sport, reigniting the historic Indian Motorcycle vs. Harley-Davidson rivalry. “Carrying the torch for the return of one of motorcycle racing’s most iconic and historic brands, makes this victory truly special for me,” said Mees. “We knew we had a special bike this year that would give us a real shot at every race this season, and to start off on top is huge. But this victory isn’t mine alone. The entire team was critical to this victory, and I couldn’t be more optimistic about our prospects for the remainder of the season.” Piloting Indian’s new state-of-the-art Scout FTR 750, Mees finished first and third in the evening’s first two heats. The main event began with Mees taking lead in lap 1 heading into the first turn, and the three-time Grand National Champion never looked back. Meanwhile, Smith ran the majority of the main event in the fifth position before catapulting from fifth to 2nd over the final five laps, joining Mees on the podium. After such an impressive showing by the new Indian ‘Wrecking Crew’ in Daytona, it’s clear that Indian Motorcycle Racing will be a force to be reckoned with in 2017. “With such a storied history of success in flat track racing, it was imperative that Indian bring every possible resource to bear to be successful, and to be atop

Dyna owners looking for a classic design blended with a stripped-down, minimalist look without giving up comfort or function can now get the new RSD Dyna Bob Job Seat through Biker’s Choice. This seat offers a minimalist look without giving up function or comfort. The RSD Bob Job Seat is a direct bolt-on part, making it easy to install. The ergonomic shape allows the rider to sit comfortably and firmly when riding. The pan is made from marine-grade fiberglass and injected with controlled density polyurethane foam. It features black distressed vinyl with raised detailing and the RSD metal logo. The seats are manufactured by Mustang Seats for Roland Sands Designs. Available in black, the RSD Bob Job Seat with a diamond pattern retails for $399.95 and with a pleated pattern for $409.95. They can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice dealer. Hit the banner below to find out more. Advertisement

Bikernet photographer Jack was headed to the track Saturday morning to report on the Sons Of Speed races. Jack was on the track Friday for the practice; he told us it was outstanding and he has great shots to share. Head over to the Cantina to see what it’s all about.

Hey, Today is a mix of wild news from Daytona to Los Angeles. Half the gang is in Daytona Beach kickin’ the sand. Some are planning for Arizona Bike Week next month. Others are making plans for the Smoke Out and I’m planning a run to 13 Palms to Dr. Hamster’s digs with some girls, one who wants me to write another mystery novel. We will dig in the desert to find Bob T. and then slip over to the other side of the 10 freeway to hook up with more girls in Palm Streams. But hell, I need to peel back to the shop to help Frankie Jr. fix his Dyna, and register his Spitfire Motorcycles FXR. Hang on. This week we have the News Group starting with Daytona, S&S, Motherwell, Trump, Sturgis Museum, Las Vegas Bikefest, Nash, Lindby and the Jokes to read it all click here.

As you can imagine the Bikernet Headquarters receives press from all over the world. When I recently received notice of the new Petersen Museum, Harley vs. Indian exhibit, I immediately reached out to my resident antique motorcycle guru, Don Whalen, a master curator. “Are you involved?” I questioned. “Haven’t heard about it,” Don responded and I knew a link was broken somewhere. When it comes to antique motorcycles and exhibits, Don generally doesn’t get left out. A couple of days passed and I received a special notice from Judy Whitson of the TrailBlazers group of historic racers and vintage race motorcycle enthusiasts. This special Harley vs. Indian exhibited needs more bikes. I didn’t mess around. Don made a run to the Richard Bunch collection in San Jose and delivered four pure historic, top of the line examples for this exhibit. Continue reading.

Indian Motorcycle and the Jack Daniel Distillery teamed up for the production of a Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chieftain. Designed in conjunction with Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, the Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chieftain conveys an intimidating presence while maintaining an ultra-premium look. Designed with a sleek, aggressive style, this extremely limited edition motorcycle is sure to turn heads. Read more.  

In an industry driven by relationships, the Expo offered Tucker Rocky a chance to connect with customers and build relationships throughout the organization. Dealers get to meet and discuss their business with knowledge experts representing the brands as well as their peers. This provides the dealers with the unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the products from the vendors and to ask questions face-to-face. Read more.