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  For the first time Harley-Davidson put on their Ride-In Bike Show and invited Editors from Motorcycle Publications and Bikernet, through the leadership of Chris Callen and Cycle Source Magazine. It has been a Great Success!   Check Rogue’s complete story about the show and the terrific awards on www.bikernetbaggers   Plus, you’ll see a teaser shot of the bike Rogue, the magnificent editor of Bikernet Baggers choose to win our Editor’s Choice Award.   That’s Chris Callen, the publisher of Cycle Source Magazine, and the founder of the Editor’s Choice Show series on the left, with Dave Perewitz, the all-amazing president of the Hamster empire. Scary!

The Canadian press reports this week that BRP, the makers of the Can-Am Spyder trike, is considering the production of 2-wheeled motorcycles. Company spokesperson Sylvain Morissette confirmed on Wednesday that the company is currently evaluating the market, the possibilities and trends after an industry analyst suggested the eventuality. Source: The Montreal Gazette.

Lighten Up, Man. We both know that your left turn signal is out but go through the effort of hand signaling anyway. No need to do that when these simple LED replacement bulbs will shine brighter and longer while being a smaller drain on your motorcycle’s electrical system. We call this a win win.   1156-led-turn-signal-replacement-bulb – REVIVAL CYCLES LED Turn Signal Replacement Bulb $5.00 More Details 1157-led-brake-running-light-replacement-bulb – Revival Cycles LED Running Light Replacement Bulb $5.00 More Details led-gauge-cluster-bulbs – Revival Cycles LED Gauge Bulb $3.00 More Details Revival Cycles is the balance of passion and pragmatism. It is our belief that the motorcycle should be more than a machine; it is an aesthetic expression that demonstrates the beauty of purposeful form. Support us by purchasing from our online store.   www.revivalcycles.com

2016 Motorcycle Cannonball – The Inside Scoop by Spitfire   With less than 2 weeks before the 4th Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run, the anticipation is building. This unusual event takes place every two years and is unique as Antique Riders take their 100 year old and older motorcycles out of their collections and ride them across North America. Who would do such a thing to an old and valuable motorcycle? Well only 100 people!!! The ride was capped at 100 in order to make the group size manageable. With the competitors and their support crews this massive moving event is quite the spectacle.   Bikernet will be covering the Motorcycle Cannonball through the eyes of Vicki “Spitfire” Sanfelipo, RN/EMT and the Cannonball Medic. This is her 2nd Cannonball Run as a support person. Because her support comes at the back of each day’s course, breakdowns, impressions of town folk as the ride moves through rural America and features of riders will give you an intimate view of the reason for the term “Endurance Run”. Check Spitfires full report in the Bikernet Weekly News this week.

Coastal Moto has developed a 3-dimensional wheel design that will retail for a very competitive price. They call their new Precision-Cast Series of wheels – COMO3D. The first in the new series is called the “Largo”. The wheel features full 3D design, beautiful contours; all that for $899.95. Full 3-dimensional design elements continue all the way out to the edges of the rim. Before Coastal Moto’s efforts, 3D elements weren’t possible to achieve in the industry standard cnc machined forgings. These wheels also accept 2014-Up style OEM brake rotors, so you can use your stock rotors and save more. In addition, ABS wheels ship with Intelligent ABS pre-installed so there is no need to recalibrate your ABS system on Linked Brake models. These wheels  arrive totally pre-assembled with bearings and valve stems, and are ready to roll. The Coastal Moto Largo is exclusively distributed by Drag Specialties and is available at any of their authorized dealers in the United States and Canada. The Largo is available in Chrome or Black Cut finish and in 2 sizes: 21 x 3.5 Front for 08-Newer Touring Model Harleys, and 18 x 5.5 Rear for 09-Newer Touring Model Harleys. Visit http://www.dragspecialties.com to find a dealer in your area, or contact Coastal Moto for more information www.coastalmoto.com 1-888-899-6686.

Last week (August 2016), the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released its preliminary data and findings regarding motorcycle fatalities in 2015. The GHSA represents the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement programs to address highway safety. Although GHSA’s primary mission is to improve traffic safety, their latest report appears to be more focused on thinly veiled demands for nationwide universal helmet laws despite their failure to provide real data demonstrating the effectiveness of such laws. Read more.  

Better late than never, here’s another look at Sturgis 2016. Read more here.

Downloadable Kindle Version FREE here. Limited time offer for Bikernet Readers. Koz Mraz is riding the coast of Washington and Oregon road testing the all-new 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In honor of this historic occasion he is offering Piers of the West Coast Traveled on Two Wheels to Bikernet readers FREE for two days, Aug 31st and Sept 1st. This picturesque travel book includes a little history, vintage and current photos and information from a rider’s perspective: ease of access, available parking, restaurants, nightlife, lodging accommodations and overall rider-friendly vibes and attitude. “As a Moto-journalist, I ride a lot of different bikes and just like each pier; every bike has its own personality so I choose a different motorcycle for each part of the journey. Butler Maps provides small map insets of each Pier and QR codes provide up to date information. This journey is meant to be started from any pier, then pick a direction and enjoy”.