Fig. 1: Early commercial Colt AR-15 Carbine with 1:12 twist 16” lightweight “pencil” barrel. Note early-style sights mounted on fixed carry handle.Lightweight, nimble, low recoil, big firepower in a small package… The AR-15 was designed in the mid 1950s by Eugene Stoner at the ArmaLite Division of the Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation, located then […]
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COAST TO COAST LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM BILL BISH FOR FEBRUARY 2010COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWSCompiled and edited by Bill Bish, Ride On MagazineNational Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)BIKERS SUPPORT BROWN IN HISTORIC SENATE VICTORYScott Brown captured the national spotlight in his bid to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, and he is a modern
Continued From Page 1 LATEST CHIP FOOSE CREATION–Such a shame you don’t publish cars man.. Just did this one a few hours ago.. –Peter Nyla riding her Lucky Devil Bobber for the first time.BIKERNET CHARM SCHOOL ATTACKED–According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem.A number
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS MOMENT IN HISTORY Hey, I’m pissed off about our politicians, all of them. Knock off the finger-pointing and get to work, goddamnit. The issues are not about the past, we’ve all made mistakes. It’s about being innovative, proactive, and moving forward.Enough of that bullshit, we’ve got motorcycles to build, records to break,
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Moral of the work In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory: Magnanimity In Peace: Good Will –Windston Churchill Pierre sat in a pastry shop as the rain pounded the cobblestone street outside the leaded windows. He was a stout, 5’10” young man in his mid 20s who was politically lost. It was 1939 and
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS STORM SURGE FINALE- – Continued From Page 1 BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–The kickers are starting to show up at the shop, Bikeweek is painfully close, now if only the Street Glide was bolted back together. Proud of them Who Dat’s for making a dream come true,Whiplash Biker Photogsoffordphotos@comcast.net CANNONBALL BUILD REPORT
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BIKERNET SNOW STORM THURSDAY NEWS FLASH – Hey,Never a dull moment around the extensive Bikernet Headquarters. The V-twin Trade show rocked the industry last weekend. Our new supreme Advertising Director, Ben flew out with Doc Robinson of Australia’s Heavy Duty Magazine. Doc has been chasing women around the headquarters all week long between gathering articles
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I know that the reason you may have picked this magazine up is for fun motorcycle information, and that you may or may not want a dose of political rhetoric. However, there is an issue going down around the motorcycle world that should not only offend us as bikers, and Americans. Stick with me for
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BIKERNET THURSDAY SHORTY NEWS Continued From Page 1 Shot of the new D&D Bobcat pipes.A NEW D&D SPORTSTER PIPE – AN ASPHALT RIPPER–The New D&D Bobcat Sportster pipes are built for 2004 – 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportsters for performance, torque and soul-satisfying tone. Available in black or chrome with polished aluminum, black, or carbon muffler.The stepped
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS – NEW SLIMLINE FORMAT THANKS TO THE BLOG Hey,Life is Bananas. We kicked off the blog this week, and we’re adjusting, as you will witness with this news. The blog allows me to post news items daily. So, for now the Thursday News will become the Special Reports column. I will run
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The mission of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is to serve the interests of motorcyclists by pursuing, promoting and protecting the future of motorcycling. This is the primary reason I went to work for the association in 1994 as its Washington lobbyist. Although I chose to leave the staff of the AMA in 1998, I
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Hey, We are off to Cincy tomorrow, and with the help of Doc Robinson, the Tech Editor, of Heavy Duty Magazine, the lovely and always patient Nyla, and Ray C. Wheeler, the Bikernet Performance Editor, we have 75 stellar Dealer Show care packages to deliver. We have to take care of the bros. Let’s hit
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Happy New Year, goddamnit, It’s cold in the shop this morning, although the California Sun is shining and the rain departed yesterday–good riddance. My fingers are still cold on the keyboard, as I ponder what to lead the news with. Tomorrow is New Years Eve, and as I blow a mouthful of warm breath into
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The day of infamyand the future of theMotorcycle Hall of Fame Museum(12/14/2007)Motohistory is a place for fun, scholarship, and exploration about the history and traditions of our great sport and hobby of motorcycling. I hate the idea of using it as a political voice, but in this case I feel I must, because I think
BIKERNET THURSDAY MOVIE NEWS FINALE– Continued From Page 2 THE LATEST FROM DAVID UHL?STELLA–“Large” – image size appx 32×24, 150 prints plus 25 Artist Proofs and 25 House Copies. Price is $1,895 framed“Oversize” – image size appx 40×30, 20 prints plus 5 Artist Proofs. Price is $3,850 framed“Jumbo” – image size appx 48×36, 10 prints
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THURSDAY NEWS CONTINUES WITH HARLEY PROJECTING 201,000 to 212,000 BIKE SHIPMENTS IN 2010, HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW 2010, INSPIRE IS AT IT AGAIN, BAKER SPECIAL DEAL OF THE WEEK, DESIGNER ALAN LEE REPORTS TO BIKERNET, SNIPER BABES COMES TO BIKERNET AND MORE. Continued From Page 1 AH, THE SEVEN DEGREES FOR BLONDE CONTINUES,
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS FLASH – WIN A KLOCKWERKS BIKE THIS MONTH WITH AMERICAN IRON, THE SNOW BELT UNCLE MONKEY DOCTRINE, SPS IN THE NEWS, HOT BIKE WORLD CHAMIONSHIP SPECIAL EDITION, NEW VICTORY VEGAS, ADVANCED MOTORCYCLE TRAINING, NEW FROM SUPERTRAPP AND BUDGET BUILD FROM ILLUSIONS. The Sucker Punch bike and girl of the week.Hey,We are scrambling
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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS FINALE – ENJOY! Continued From Page 3 AUCTION TO SUPPORT HAITIAN FOLKS–Considered one of the most inspiring people on television for her role as trainer and life coach on the NBC hit series The Biggest Loser and star of the upcoming NBC show, Losing It With Jillian, leading health and wellness expert,
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AND THE SLIPPERY NEWS CONTINUES… Continued From Page 2 Press Release: The Women?s Crystal Piston Ring– That?s right, the CRYSTAL Piston Ring! These rings are manufactured from 6061 T-6 Aluminum and CNC machined in house. This much lighter ring is comfort notched which holds the piston design in place just like the stainless steel rings
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BIKERNET WET THURSDAY NEWS CONTINUES… Continued From Page 1 VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE PARKING ISSUE–We received the following note today regarding the meeting that was set for tomorrow to discuss motorcycle parking in the City of Vancouver:“Please note: This report is WITHDRAWN from the agenda.For further information regarding the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic meeting please
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BIKERNET RAINY SO CAL THURSDAY NEWS Crazy Times,Right in the middle of a recession, we received more new sponsors than ever before. New to Bikernet includes the Cannonball Rally, The Donnie Smith, Arlen Ness and Rick Fairless show series, Bubs Exhaust, Bubs Bonneville, American Cycle Specialties, Illusion Cycles, Performance Machine and J&P Cycles. Watch for
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Hold on to your handlebars everyone because this update is loaded with exciting news. First, you should know this was my first drag racing event as team manager and I could not have been more excited. I realize I have a lot to learn in my new position and will rely on my experiences from
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BILL BISH, NCOM, COAST-TO-COAST LEGISLATIVE NEWS FOR JANUARY 2010–DEALER BATTLE OF SUNDAY SALES, WISCONSIN H-D PLATE, MOTORCYCLE SATISFACTION, MISSOURI ENDS SAFETY INSPECTIONS, AND MICHIGAN HELMET REPEAL COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWSCompiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) MOTORCYCLE BUYERS ARE HAPPIER THAN EVER Motorcycle manufacturers are trying harder than ever to please
BIKERNET NEWS FINALE Continued From Page 4 Join OLD BIKER AND SAILOR At The Chicago Strictly Sail–Hey, come-on… it’s too cold to sail, so let’s go to a boat show! Everyone has been sniveling about the economy, and how bad things are, but here’s a chance to get away from all that and enjoy a
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