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The New 2008 AMA Mantra

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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2011 EVE Thursday News

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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AMA WARS 2007

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

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January 27, 2010 Part 3

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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January 27, 2010 Part 2

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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January 27, 2010 Part 1

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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January 21, 2010 Part 4

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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January 21, 2010 Part 3

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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January 21, 2010 Part 2

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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January 21, 2010 Part 1

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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January 19, 2010

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

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January 14, 2010 Part 2

NEWS CONTINUES WITH GAS CAP FROM LICKS, TORIAN LEATHER JACKETS, ZIPPERS MAXFLOW AIR FILTER KITS, JUICE BAG FROM NASH SAVES THE WIRING DAY, A CHANCE TO ELECT A BIKER TO THE US SENATE, AND MORE… Continued From Page 1 Cap?n Black Vented Gas Cap FROM LICKS–Do you have a bad ass, rattle canned or denim

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January 14, 2010 Part 1

BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS UPDATED WITH BIKES TO WIN FROM SUCKER PUNCH SALLY, iTV SHOW ABOUT WOMEN MOTORCYCLISTS, HOP-UP EXPERT SERIES FROM WOLFGANG PUBLICATIONS, WEST COAST TBARS COMES TO BIKERNET, MIRRORS FROM AEROMACH, THE LATEST FROM HOT LEATHERS AND MORE… Sucker Punch bike of the week.Hey,The Vibe this week is positive, no negative waves. I spoke

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January 14, 2010 Part 4

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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January 14, 2010 Part 3

MORE NEWS FROM RENEGADE WHEELS, BILL TO FIGHT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST BIKERS, BOOKS OF OLD OUTLAW MC PHOTOGRAPHS NOW AVAILABLE, UNCLE MONKEY REPORT, BIKERNET DYNA D&D TEST PILOT CHECKS IN AND MORE! Continued From Page 2 Ole and Sven die in a snowmobiling accident, drunker than skunks, and go to Hell. The Devil observes that they

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January 07, 2010 Part 4

THURSDAY CONCLUSION – DISTURBED TO PLAY BUFFALO CHIP AUGUST 13, ASSEMBLE YOUR RIDING LEATHERS FOR 2010, RUSH HOLDS THE LINE ON 2010 PRICING, ALL NEW ROAD GUARDIANS PROGRAM AND BAK BIG AIR KIT FROM BIKERS CHOICE. Continued From Page 3 BAK BIG AIR KIT FROM BIKERS CHOICE–Biker?s Choice introduces the ?BAK? BIG AIR KIT Pinstripe

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January 07, 2010 Part 2

THURSDAY NEWS CONTINUES WITH ATTIKA, CLASSIC WISHBONE FRAME CONFIGURATION FRAMES FROM SWEDEN, RIDE IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO, BAKER 4-SPEEDS, ENTER TO WIN K&N CHALLENGE, HARLEY-DAVIDSON INDIA ROLLS OUT MOTORCYCLE LINE-UP, BIKERNET STUDIES FUEL ADDITIVE, OXYTANE, HAULEN ASS PRACTICAL DETACHABLE BACKRESTS, LONG BIKE ISSUE FROM CYCLE SOURCE, JEFF DECKER SCULPTURE DISCOVERED AND MORE… Continued From Page

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January 07, 2010 Part 1

WELCOME TO 2010 BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS – SOFTBRAKE INNER ARMS, JASMINE CAIN ROCKS ON, UNCLE MONKEY REPORTS, SUCKER PUNCH RAFFLE BIKE, KENNY KERR BY TORONTO CUSTOM SHOW, NEW JERSEY MOTORCYCLISTS WON A HUGE VICTORY, V-TWIN EXPO AROUND THE CORNER AND HOT LEATHER DEALS FOR 2010. SuckerPunch bike of the week.Hey,The first News of the New

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How Saxon Bikes Are Built

Here’s proof I’ve ridden Saxons with a bunch of moto-journalist hanging out in Jerome, Arizona, overlooking Sedona.I’ve roamed the warrior halls of Saxon Motorcycles in Casa Grande, Arizona three times. I’ve watched this company grow to building 550 sharp production choppers for 2007. I’ve watched them move steadily up the ladder for three years from

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December 31, 2009 Part 4

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION FROM BIKERNET! Continued From Page 3 MASTER MECHANIC, ROGUE, USES ONLY SPECTRO OILS–I just did the 1,000 mile service on my new 2009 Electra Glide Classic.I changed the engine, transmission and primary oils to SPECTRO because of how well they have worked in my other motorcycles. Oils used were Spectro

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December 31, 2009 Part 3

HAPPY NEW YEARS THURSDAY NEWS ROCKS ON Continued From Page 2 CLASSIC FXR CHASSIS FROM CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS–Joe Cree of California Customs introduces his latest Cree-ation. The Maverick model is going to help set the standard for budget Bobber styled bikes. Instead of going with the cheapest parts available like most builders are doing now California

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