OCTOBER 3RD- 5TH 2008 WEEKEND EVENTS
Click each banner for more information!
OCTOBER 3RD- 5TH 2008 WEEKEND EVENTS Read More »
Click each banner for more information!
OCTOBER 3RD- 5TH 2008 WEEKEND EVENTS Read More »
Keep your eyes open and ride aggressively, peeling away from every car you can.THE REAL PROBLEM WITH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS–Subject: The bottom line is, pay attention when you're behind the wheel. Bikers, Motorcyclists' Lives depend on it.We have the Right to travel these roads of the USA as Bikers, Motorcyclist. We embrace Risk every time we
The Real Reasons Behind Accidents Read More »
Rogue on left with Bandit, Daytona 1973.ABATE needs your help to continue these efforts! Currently, less than 1 percent of Florida’s 900,00+ endorsed motorcyclists are among the 7,500 members, in 30 Chapters that make up ABATE of Florida, Inc. These dedicated motorcyclists represent and work to preserve and protect the rights of all Florida bikers;
ABATE of Florida Faces Challenges Read More »
COAST TO COAST LEGISLATIVE UPDATE–HELMET LAWS DON’T WORK, LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES, NO COLORS IN NEW ZEALAND AND MO The man, Bill Bish.THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid toInjured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition ofMotorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of RichardM. Lester. For more information,
September 23, 2008 Read More »
As unbelievable as it may seem, Denver now has one of the harshest noise ordinances in the country. Clearly aimed at bikers, this little piece of government bull was sponsored by the aspiring fascist Rick Garcia.The law is pretty simple, it only takes up two pages – but what it does is effectively takes away
City of Denver Attacks Bikers Read More »
There is important constitutional helmet law litigation, originally brought by Richard Quigley that requires your support for it to succeed. It is set for trial in May 2008 in the same California courthouse where Quigley obtained the judicial opinion that the California helmet law was unconstitutionally vague as applied. The present litigation, if successful, will
Most Critical Court Case In Motorcycle History Read More »
Illustration by Chris KallasBATTLE ESCALATES AGAINST RIDERS' FREEDOM OF CHOICE–Life and living encompass many choices. As much as we would like to be, we are not personally in total control of how we live. We live with (and under) rules and regulations (laws) to co-exist peacefully among the population, and along the way develop (hopefully)
A Strong Lesson In Freedom Read More »
There are worse places to hang around for a couple of days than the Bikernet,com Cantina, tossing back icy cold Coronas followed by shots of JD. And Sin Wu gives a heck of a neck massage. I was waiting for the Heavy Duty magazine tour group to fly in from Australia, some 60 guys and
Sturgis 2008 Splitting Lanes With Billy Lane Read More »
Generally, I write stories of rides, women and open roads, but not this time. I was a trailer queen, so you might as well shred this page and go back to the Bikernet Garage for a tech. For 10-15 years, I've built bikes and ridden 1,500 miles to the Badlands. Then we caught the Bonneville
Sturgis 2008 Bikernet Brouhaha Blast Read More »
Cincy is a dealer show. That means guys from the industry set up booths and attempt to sell shit to dealers, shop owners, you name it. The press is usually on hand, so the manufacturers attempt to impress them enough to foster stories, while the sales end of the magazine world endeavor ardently to expand
2008 V-Twin Dealer Show In Cincy Read More »
It is any mid-week evening. Across our great country, we rush home fromwork, clean up and don our best looking riding clothes. We touch up thechrome grab mama and climb aboard. All is smiles because we are going out toour favorite watering hole (or two) for bike night.We know hundreds of fellow bikers will be
COAST-TO-COAST LEGISLATIVE NEWS FOR AUGUST, NO COLORS, BIKE SALES UP, ACCIDENT STATISTICS, YOU NAME ITTHE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE
A Classic Shovelhead chop by Keino of the Indian Larry Legacy crew. Photo by Ela.There continues to be a lot of discussion about the future of our industry as bikers, shop owners, and manufacturers struggle to deal with the new emissions restrictions from the EPA. We have another opportunity to continue our way of life,
The Chopper Doctrine Read More »
Riding before Cell Phones.I have prepared an original scientific review article on the subject of cellphone use while driving, substantiating the huge safety implications for allmotorists, and the even greater safety implications for motorcyclists. Ireviewed the landmark epidemiologal studies and the controlled experimentalstudies, as well as converging studies from other disciplines of science,such as neurology
Motorists Cell Phone Use Study Read More »
The author working in his shop.“The razors edge”, a familiar expression, has returned to our sector once again in 2006. After experiencing robust growth for a period of five years fostered by new TV shows and other forms of media, the motorcycle industry, specifically the American V-twin market that we know and love, is starting
April 21-22, 2006, Charlotte, NC—The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of North Carolina, Inc. hosted Beast of the East, which drew 122 people from 14 states. Biker’s rights issues are rooted in the core values of the American system—freedom and equal treatment under the law. As the gathering of activists attests, where
12th Beast of the East: States Winning The Fight Read More »
THE BISH REPORT, MC SALES UP, BIKE CLUB ATTACK ON NEW YORK, FUNERALS ATTACKED IN AUSTRALIA AND SENSORS ADDED TO BIKES IN EUROPE Author Bill Bish.THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of
I recently was hit by Noise Freak efforts and it scared me that in a noisy world bikers would take the brunt of their silencing efforts. Even the AMA suggested that we cower and hide to prevent future intrusions into our rights. A respected Motorcycle mag editor said this to me, in defense of his
Bikernet Independent Motorcycle Noise Study Read More »
The 103-year-old Harley-Davidson Motor Company is a world-famous success in the motorcycle business. Wisely, it is always seeking to improve upon itself. Today, more than 35 years after the rise of women’s liberation movement, women are still barely ten percent of Harley-Davidson riders*. Understandably, the Motor Company would like to expand in this market. With
H-D Listening To Girls Talk Read More »
Patriot Guard is a fine organization of vets and bikers who deserve hearty recognition and a helping hand whenever possible. There is also one crazy religious SOB in Kansas, Rev. Phelps, who is pissing a lot of people off and has been for a very long time. WARNING THE PICTURE YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE
The Men Behind The Patriot Guard Read More »
Building bikes was simple until Harley-Davidson threw in a myriad of models, new engine configurations and now the axles are larger, which fucked with the bearings, sprockets, rotors, frames, etc. At one time we all built rigids, using the same frames and components. That lasted for 20 years. I digress. It ain't so no mo'.
Root Beer Float Part 2 Read More »
We love a visual stimulation, mystic guide to stimulate any bike project. We're fortunate to know several inspiring biker artists, including Tim Conder who created this eye-candy to kick us off the mark and get us started on the mini-bob. I was also inspired by Sin Wu's diminutive size and the former Russ Tom's artistry
Root Beer Float Part 1–2008 Bikernet Project Bike Read More »
Click to see morefrom Lucky Devil When the package arrived with the new BDL belt drive system in it we had a little problem. Unfortunately when our hell hound doesn't get the chance to chase the delivery truck he takes it out on the cardboard. Fortunately none of the contents were damaged (this time) so
Root Beer Float Part 3 Plus Extras Read More »
Click to see morefrom Lucky Devil The build up for the Root Beer Bobber designed specifically for our own Nyla Olsen has been painstakingly stretched out over the past two years. Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, delays have hung their weary shadow upon the build causing the queen of Bikernet to sit back patiently…tapping
Root Beer Float Part 4 Read More »