BIKERNET NEWS TOPS–BIG BIKERNET NUMBERS, CRAZYHORSE DOES IT AGAIN, CHARITY T-SHIRT, SCREAMIN’ EAGLE RESULTS AND INDIAN NAME SOLD It’s Thursday goddamnit, time for the news. Not just any Thursday. Half the biker world is rolling out of garages and shops, cutting a dusty trail towards the Badlands. I’m not going, so I’ll piss and moan […]
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The bike started out as a Sumax frame that was sitting around for years. I found an H-D Evo motor and tranny, fresh out of the box a few years back. We used Boyd’s Mid-Glide 41mm trees and fat boy lower legs turned down on the lathe. Top caps were made to match. A swap
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Many of us madmen started with Sportsters. Not long ago, there wasn’t much a guy could do with his Sportster to make it sing, but now there is. So we went after a complete list of parts and recommendations for a strong, better handling Sportster. We started with Bartels’ Harley-Davidson. Bartels’ is a family organization
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–THIS IS QUICK–THE RUN FOR BREATH REPORT, BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT AND BIKERNET ALCOHOL USE STUDY Continued From Page 2 BIKERNET STUDY AIMS TO SORT OUT ALCOHOL USAGE– WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the medical world: Drinking too much causes serious problems, while drinking a little may
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–BIG DOG’S 10 SECOND CLUB, CONSUMER ALERT, BIKERNET ADVICE AND VIAGRA CONNECTION Continued From Page 1 CARIBBEAN REPORT FOR STURGIS–Here’s a taste of Jose’s bobber he built specifically for Michael Lichter’s Journey Museum display in Rapid City during the Black Hills Rally. It will also be featured at an up-coming Las Vegas Bike
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BIKERNET NEWS TOP STORIES–THE CRAZYHORSE DASH, BUELL RACING BLUES, CARLISLE FEST REPORT AND GOTHAM SHOW COMING Sturgis blues. As the date nears I stare at the King and it calls me to hit the road. Maybe it’s the Bikernet women holding me back. They don’t like the notion of me riding through Arizona where the
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–KAWASAKI DEAL, LEGALIZE POT, TITTY BAR FIGHT, REAR PULLEY CAN BE FIXED, NEW VICTORY MODELS AND H-D MOVES TO SOUTH AMERICA Continued From Page 3 MAJOR MOTORCYCLE ART SHAKE-UP–Some of these artist were represented by Segal Fine Art for as long as 16 year. Segal lost the license with Harley-Davidson which meant only
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–NEW VICTORY BIKES FOR 2005, BRADY’S SUICIDE SHIFT, RIGHT-OF-WAY LAW PASSED, AUSTRALIAN BIKE MUSEUM CONNECTION AND DRUNK GERMANS Continued From Page 3 BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Tuesday, 6 am, felt like I got hit by Vito the bat boy-bill collector. I guess the 18 to 20 hour days took their toll. I was hit with
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS AND DAVID MANN WILL BE HONORED IN STURGIS Continued From Page 2 GRAVES CUSTOMSJerry’s one talented cat ! 32 years old, Originally from Indiana. This guydoes it all. Both of the bikes that I sent you, are mine. On the drop seatbike, He handmade the chassis, fuel tank, fender, shifter,
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–TEXAS DRAGS, SPEED RECORD CONTRAVERSY, SUPERBIKE SCHOOL, TEXAS ROAD BLOCK AND MONSTER GARAGE AIN’T IN TEXAS Continued From Page 1 AMD’S CHOPPER PARTS PRO-GUIDE–Production of AMD’s PRO-GUIDE special on aftermarket CHOPPER PARTS is now underway.If you have any product news, catalogs or other information that you would like to have considered for inclusion,
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BIKERNET NEWS TOP STORIES–STEALTH 9/11 COMISSION IN, SCREAMIN’ EAGLE CLOSE, BASSINI PIPES, PITBULL MOVES AND STAY OUTTA FLORIDA Photo by RFRThe 9/11 Commission is in with findings and recommendations. Let’s see if I have this correct. They’re not pointing the blame finger, but everyone fucked up. They’re not recommending new governmental levels, just a new
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Coast To Coast Biker News Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists LOUISIANA REINSTATES HELMET LAW All motorcyclists will be required by law to wear helmets when traveling Louisiana’s roads beginning August 15, under a bill that won final passage through the state legislature with the backing of Governor Kathleen Blanco, who has
BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–IOWA AIRS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY, STARBUCKS IN A BAD WAY, YOU WON’T BELIEVE THIS AND STURGIS COMING! Continued From Page 3 See the 2005 CVO Line-up in Special reports. Just released today.FIREMEN AS SPIES?– Orlando – Civil rights groups voiced concerns Thursday about a law enforcement plan to teach fire fighters, utility workers, and
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–NITRO CHOPPERS PROJECT, STURGIS OFFICAILS GUESSING AGAIN, DUI LAWS SUCK, H-D MAKING MONEY AGAIN AND HOT SPRINGS DRIES UP Continued From Page 2 HOT SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND 2004 IS HISTORY–Early reports indicate over 2,500 bikers attended and help make thisfundraiser for biker rights a great success. Buncombe County CBA memberssuch as Larry, Tammy,
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–RUN FOR BREATH COMING, JANKLOW DODGES LAWSUIT, SMOKE OUT TASTE AND BILLY LANE DOWN Continued From Page 1 THE 100 PERCENT FORMULA–What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings
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BIKERNET NEWS–TOP STORIES, NEW SPORTSTERS, NEW IGNITION AND NITROS SYSTEMS, NEW SAMSOM PIPES AND NEW ARIZONA BILLBOARDS Here’s the deal. I’m working on my muffler office railing this weekend with the help of old friend Kenny Price from Samson. Wait until you see the images of this bastard. I better get to the news quick.
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NEWS FLASH: BANDIT IN HAWAII, BOB T. COVERS BIG BEAR, DIGITAL BURNS DOWN HQ. Here’s the skinny. The big guy is in the islands and left me in charge, I burned down headquarters with a Roman Candle in honor of the 4th, and by god, Bob T. was the only guy who sent us anything
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH – NEW BIKE FROM STEEDS, CARIBBEAN REPORT AND H-D WANTS DA WOMEN Continued From Page 2 ONLY FROM STEEDS–Here’s a sneak peek of our brand new 2005 STEED 300-VM (Vintage Monoglide)300 AVON tire chopper. (first one off the line) MSRP $31,995 with a 111″S&S engine, Baker RSD 6-Speed, Clean “Heads-Up” digital instruments
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH – STEALTH REPORT, WHITEHORSE PRESS RIDING GOODS, POLARIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY Continued From Page 1 BE PREPARED FOR SUMMER RIDING–Problem solvers for the road. www.whitehorsepress.com/email.asp?cn=52&en=en0405&id=ptpDon’t let a flat tire ruin your day! The deluxe portable CYCLEPUMP lets you reinflate quickly and be on your way. The CyclePump is a 12-volt motor and compressor
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH – BONNEVILLE DEADLINE, RESULTS FOR H-D AND BUELL RACING Bandit?s been playing Monster Garage all week with some top name bike guys. I can?t remember all the names and I can?t remember what they do but I know Bandit was very excited at the prospect of working with all of them. He
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Deacon, the master, taking a break. Photo by Chris T. I ran across a master mechanic, in Oahu, Hawaii, at ProStreet, who recently produced the first Choppers Only Show in Wakiki.He explained the differences between the Evolution configuration andthe Shovelhead and how you can alter your Shovel for reliability andbetter performance. I was intrigued, grabbed
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–VENGEANCE MEET TIM MCGRAW, JOSE ATTACKED, WEDDING BELLS, HOTMATCH AND BIG DOG Continued From Page 1 FINAL BIDS FOR INDIANS–NATIONAL Retail Equipment Liquidators (NREL) has just announced the opportunity to buy the remaining 2004 model Indian Chief motorcycles.NREL purchased most of the assets of the Indian Motorcycle Company of Gilroy, CA, after it
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BIKERNET NEWS TOPS–SCREAMIN’ EAGLE WINS, NEW BDL BELT DRIVE, AND POLARIS BREAKS GROUND Watch for this Steeds Muscle Bike to be featured on Bikernet.It’s television mania for motorcycles. Every night it’s bike week. Last night Arlen Ness, the godfather of custom motorcycles, Eddie Trotta from Ft. Lauderdale and Russ Mitchel from Exile in Sun Valley,
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT, K&N RIDER DOWN, ACCURATE ENGINEERING WASN’T LATE, NHRA DRAG RACING RULE CHANGE AND LOUISIANA LOSES FREEDOM Continued From Page 3 DALLAS OFFICER FIRED FOLLOWING DWI CHARGE–FORT WORTH, Texas — A veteran Dallas police officer is now off the streets after being arrested for drunken driving.The department fired senior corporal James
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