What hit the American Motorcycle industry like straight pipes and tire sizzling burn-outs, at 4 in the morning? Television, in the form of Motorcycle Mania one and two. The introduction of chopper building skills and rebel attitude, unleashed broadband, to citizens all over the country, rocked the biker world. Then chopper heaven in the form […]
Motorcycle Mania And Hugh King Read More »
THE BILL BISH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR DECEMBER–CHINA HUNTS DOWN CYCLISTS, EPA IN ARIZONA, CITY TRIES TO PASS HELMET LAW AND MORE Author and freedom fighter, 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
December 28, 2006 Read More »
Some mirrors produced by Aeromach, the Santee, California manufacturer could be considered objects of art. This effect is created by an incredible amount of design time that goes into every mirror and arm that Aeromach makes. Richard Fouhy, Aeromach's owner, and a machinist for almost 30 years, started out in a 400-square-foot rented space in
Shop Report: Aeromach Manufacturing, Inc. Read More »
A view of the inner workings of the new Sportster driveline and the new rubber mounts. Blending 47 years of hot rod tradition with a host of technological updates, the Harley-Davidson Sportster platform is all-new for 2004. Since it was introduced in 1957 as a raw-boned, high-performance hot rod, the Sportster has become an icon
The All New 2004 Sportsters Read More »
Harley-Davidson continues to set the standard for factory custom style and performance with a four-model Dyna Glide line for 2004. For the first time, each Dyna Glide model will be offered with a choice of carburetor or electronic fuel injection on the 1450cc Twin Cam 88 V-Twin engine. New on all 2004 Dyna Glide models
The 2004 Dyna Glide Line Up Read More »
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Aug. 11, 2003) ? Harley-Davidson’s Engine RemanufacturingProgram aims to give Evolution engines a second chance at life. So, it was fitting thatHarley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories provided GaryWetzel with a complimentary remanufactured engine for his 1993 Electra Glide. After all,Wetzel knows all about second chances.A highly decorated Vietnam veteran, Wetzel,
An American Legend Honors An American Hero With Remanufactured Engine Read More »
.It was a hundred years in the making and we’ll never see anything like it in our lifetime again. It’s huge (more than 25 acres), it’s truly an entertainment extravaganza (more than 12 bands on two stages) and it has something for everyone.On the weekend of July 20-21, at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Harley-Davidson Motor
Biker Rights News From Sons Of Liberty Riders–DUI Books, State Safety Rankings, California Lawsuit Over Helmets, City Found Innocent, Arizona Found Guilty, Soft Drinks Tax and Pledge of Allegiance Banned HELMET LAW THE FOCUS OF LAWSUIT IN CALIFORNIA:A local motorcyclist and four others filed a civil lawsuit against the California Highway Patrol on Thursday alleging
November 19, 2006 Read More »
To those in the know, the mere mention of Davie Allan and the Arrowsconjures aural images of fuzz bitten yet melodic guitar instrumentals.Davie’s is not a household name, although many fans purchased the group’sbuzz saw soundtracks and albums in the 1960s. Many millions more haveheard Davie Allan’s work without being able to put
An Exclusive Interview With the Wild Angel of Chops and Choppers Read More »
The Mann’s Chinese Theater was the scene of Biker Boyz madness as over 200 motorcycles paraded down Hollywood Blvd doing tire burnouts, charging and revving as if making the movie for the forbidden wheelie that was banned for the procession. The stars of the movie were not only Lawrence Fishburne who plays “King of Cali”
Bikernet Correspondent Sneaks Into Premiere Read More »
It’s all about love and American Romance with the creative side. We’re lucky bastards to be able to build whatever we feel and drive it off a cliff, if we so desire. Just 50 years ago a blue collar guy would think about working in a steel mill all his life. Now that same guy
An Interview With The Caribbean Connection Read More »
Dirtbags and fluzies – as the newest Bikernet operative I guess some introductions are in order. The name’s Big Truth. I’m transmitting to you from Boston, MA. My mission is to cover local events, profile bike builders, and throw some tech articles in your eyes from time-to-time. Bandit suggested that I start off with a
GONE RIDIN’– Yes, it’s time to head out to Sturgis, so I’ve compiled a few locations with lots going on for those who plan on attending. The years that Bandit heads out to the Badlands, it’s such a hectic schedule for months approaching August, that by the time he leaves, we girls are exhausted. So,
If you have been hiding in a hole lately, like Osama yo’ Mama or some other fuck, you might not know who Billy Lane, the creator of Choppers Inc. is? But after reading this, even Sado and his multi billion whatever camel bangin’ ass will know who Billy Lane is. Discover, Build-Off Bike waiting paint.
Choppers Inc. Forever, Forever Choppers Inc. Read More »
Last year at this time I was pretty much doing the same thing I am now. Working every day trying to balance the bills, the family, the gym, writing, and getting in the occasional joy ride rather than just commuting back and forth to and from work. I really had no idea I would be
Sturgis 2006 Is Calling Read More »
A shot of our first run to Sturgis.This year has been nuts. I don’t know what got into me. At the first of the year we set a code to cut down on events and projects and take it easy. Here’s the glitch. We thought, mistakenly, we’d just build a bike to ride to Sturgis
BIKERS AND PEDISTRIANS DOWN, PRESIDENT HIGH ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON, THE WORLD WANTS HELMETS AND CANADA WANTS TO OUST COLORSTHE 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
September 25, 2006 Read More »
Two of the riders from the Discovery Ride.We have all seen the Discovery motorcycle stuff. Here we have some of the ladies who participated in Motorcycle Women. These “girls” are not only good looking, have kick ass careers and know what they want in life, plus they love Choppers. What more would you want (besides
Bikernet Reveals Discovery Girls – On Bikes Read More »
I suppose I ought to explain something: For some obtuse reason, I feel I put alittle too much effort into a painting to simply dash off, leaving theviewer with a quick explanation of what is surface-level obvious. Nope… Ifigure I’d rather torture myself by doing two things at the same time;first, plumb my soul to
No this isn’t Stroker, but his grandpa. Guess the year and make of the bike for a free Bikernet sticker and year-long Cantina Membership.Photos and text from Stroker strok96@yahoo.comKent State University student interview of Stroker for use as reference material for her research paper on helmet laws.KS: How long have you been riding?Stroker: 34 yearsKS:
Kent State Interviews Stroker During Helmet Research Read More »
Can you believe she came in second.After six months of planning, Hawaiian Chopper Magazine’s Paradise Bikefest & Bike Build-Off finished with an explosion of bikers, babes, and bikes. Billed as Hawaii’s biggest motorcycle rally ever… the event lived up to all the hype with nearly 4,000 people gathering at the Kapiolani Community College campus in
2006 Paradise Bikefest Read More »
We’re building two bikes to take to Bonneville for the Bubs International Speed Trials, September 3-7th, 2006. So each segment we publish may contain elements of both, the 1940, 45-cubic inch flathead and the first ever Sportbike Panhead designed by John Reed of Custom Chrome. It’s his V-Bike and we’re dropping a 120-inch Accurate built
Bonneville 2006–Salt Shaker/Bonne Bell 2 Read More »
This is the Strand 2 weeks before the rally. The Lone Star Rally came at a very beautiful time this year. My wife and I had a sitter for the kids, we were both scheduled off from our jobs, and the weather called for three days of clear skies and beautiful weather. With our hotel
Lone Star 2006 Rally Read More »
I got the call on a cloudy Monday morning as I was drinking my morning coffee and trying to figure out which hand to jerk off with that morning. Just as I had made up my mind, I think it was the left hand; the phone began ringing with the resonance off my morning alarm
2006 H-D Duece Road Test Read More »
