By Spitfire The morning air was cool and foggy as the riders headed out into the narrow winding West Virginia back roads. Today we only got 8 pages of typed driving instructions instead of the 12 pages we got on day one and the 13 pages for day two. It looks like the hills won’t […]
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by Spitfire Today began with a flurry of activity, riders lined up by classes. Class 1 is the oldest machines with the smallest engines. They are allowed to leave first, Class 2 leaves 30 minutes later and class 3 leaves 60 minutes after class 1. Even with that advantage, the “newer” motorcycles will likely pass
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I doubt anyone got much sleep. They were up early, thoughtfully dressed in their best 1st day attire and most were ready for the challenges the day might bring. The first day of this historic adventure began in Atlantic City on the Boardwalk outside of Harry’s Oyster Bar. Motorized vehicles are not typically allowed on
Cannonball 2016 — Race of the Century — Stage 1 Saturday, Sept 10th Read More »
FXRs are hot property these days. We’ve been talking FXRs for some time. Kevin Alsop from Big Bear Choppers picked up the vibe and ran with it, developing new components and stronger frames to support more horsepower. Yaniv from Power Plant recently shifted from bobbers to FXRs. They are the street warriors’ ride for crazed,
ULTIMATE FXR BUILD from Bennett’s Performance Read More »
Law Tigers, America’s Motorcycle Lawyers, is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Motorcycle Cannonball. The Motorcycle Cannonball is a truly unique motorcycling experience. In just a short time, it has become a highly anticipated annual event that attracts riders and collectors from all corners of the world. The event made its debut
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Many moons ago, this motojournalist was sent on his first off-site assignment for Easyriders Magazine. The occasion was the release of Harley-Davidson’s Twin Cam-powered touring bikes for the ’99 model year. It was the summer of ’98 and I had the pleasure of meeting the H-D press relations crew led by Paul James, who also
2017 Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes — First Impressions Read More »
The speaking panel consisted of women with various backgrounds which is a great way to showcase the variety of our experiences. Upon arrival, you are greeted by the Buffalo Chip gals. Followed by the Team Diva Comfort Zone, which included hair care, nail care, massages all were deemed donation only with all proceeds going
Bikernet Event Coverage: 2016 Biker Belles Event Read More »
Bill, I would love to handle this in person, but you’re not down the street from me, so another time. Just a handful of questions: What’s your primary role at Harley-Davidson? I’m the janitor of Bikernet and I don’t seen any promotions in the near future. Your user agent does not support
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As some of you know, I once lived a normal life of the consistent toil and work needed to maintain many possessions. In time I established a way of life, on the road, almost completely devoid of these pressures. I believe that, aside from the elimination of ANY unnecessary possessions, this ideal is achieved by
THE TWIN CAM VS. EVO PROJECT CONTINUES Read More »
The American criminal justice system is aptly named. It is criminal the way the system dispenses “justice,” and that criminality infests the entire system. That’s because the system has become a business and a blood sport based on profit, control and winning rather than determining a person’s guilt or innocence. The result is that
A STUDY IN AMERICAN JUSTICE AND FREEDOM Read More »
The vendors have packed up, the campgrounds are empty, and traffic is back to normal now, as the 2016 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally becomes just another fond memory. Regular attendees have already begun counting down to next year’s event. Perhaps the biggest news from this year’s rally was the noticeable drop in attendance
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WASHINGTON, DC – Last week (August 2016), the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released its preliminary data and findings regarding motorcycle fatalities in 2015. The GHSA represents the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement programs to address highway safety. Although GHSA’s primary mission is to improve traffic safety, their latest report appears to
GHSA REPORT ADVOCATES FOR UNIVERSAL HELMET LAW…AGAIN Read More »
“India Shining!” said the Tourism Advertisement in international magazines. Then came the popular government in 2014 launching “Make in India” campaign. The major objective behind the initiative focused on job creation and skill enhancement in 25 sectors of the economy. Ray-Ban sunglasses has a manufacturing unit in India. Microsoft is building “smart-city” in India. IBM
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Rumors abounded since earlier this year and today Harley-Davidson pulled the veil off of an all-new V-twin engine, the Milwaukee-Eight; it will power its touring bikes for 2017. The ninth in the lineage of the company’s Big Twin engines, the Milwaukee Eight is said to deliver more power and an improved motorcycling experience while
The Milwaukee Eight — Harley-Davidson’s Newest Big Twin Read More »
Ron Loynds, owner of Metalsport and three other companies is an interesting cat. He’s not like a rich business guy who inherited his business from the family and flies in and out of his office in a helicopter. Ron is a biker who worked for his stepdad in a machine shop as a kid. Ron
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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 Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTESCompiled & Edited
BIKERS RIGHTS NEWS for August 2016 Read More »
Last year during the 75th Anniversary of the Sturgis Rally I attended The Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast at the Buffalo Chip. It’s held the first Sunday of the rally and it provides scholarships to newly minted grads and for veterans that are interested in starting a career the motorcycle industry. What’s cool about it is
ACCEL Stealth SuperCoil Cleans The Look of the Sportster and Adds Power Read More »
Jug Junky Vintage Motorcycle Gallery From 1931 to 1969, a definitive list of some of the most legendary bikes whose wheels ever graced both highways and backroads. Read to the end to vote for YOUR top pick! 1969 Honda CB750 FourPhoto: Motorcycle Classics Inducted into AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame, this model became the
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Indian Motorcycle’s launched its new Scout FTR750 flat track race bike at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event is the latest milestone in the historic return to professional flat track racing for Indian; the Scout FTR750 represents Indian Motorcycle’s bid to return to AMA flat track racing. Exciting! The Indian Scout FTR750
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“I love it,” said Ray Wheeler, the former Bikernet Performance Editor. “It reminds me of the ‘60s.” Born Free Number 8 rocked Oak Canyon Park behind the almost dry Irvine Lake Park this year. Each year, it shifts and evolves. The Born Free of today is nothing like the first free event in an alley
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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 Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by
NCOM Coast To Coast Biker News for July 2016 Read More »
Indian Motorcycle has just release a detailed schedule of event for the 76th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to run August 8 – 14 in Sturgis, South Dakota. Indian Motorcycle will offer demo rides on three newly released models to Sturgis attendees which include Indian Scout Sixty, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and Indian Springfield with
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It was almost midnight as the flat and lonely Kansas country road led onward into the distance. Although seasonal daytime temperatures now soured into the100s, this night ride was cool, beautiful, slightly surreal, and devoid of sunburn. Absentmindedly I stroked the gas tank of the trusty old Electra Glide who’d been my closest companion
Bikernet Road Stories: Death of a Motorcycle Read More »
Okay, it’s that time of year and we’re pumped. Nothing is more exciting than the ride to Deadwood. It’s the mecca of the custom motorcycle industry. It’s the Wild West Escape Run from the bills, the jobs, the traffic, the population, the ol’ lady, the kids, you name it. This is the time to feel
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