Shit’s happening fast in SoCal this year and more shit than ever. No matter what the government throws at the brothers, they’re still rockin’ the asphalt in a chopper/bagger way. When they ain’t building Choppers, they’re flying across the state on hopped-up baggers. Take for instance a cold, damp January weekend when my grandson overslept. […]
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Hey, This is one of those days. So many things are happening, it’s difficult to put them all in a blender and make sense out of anything, scrambling doesn’t help. Hang on for the Sturgis Museum News, thinks are clicking all around the museum and preparations for the 85th Sturgis Rally in August. Next week
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KTM has sold MV Agusta back to the Sardarov Family MV Agusta is returning to the control of the wealthy family that had previously owned the Italian brand, shortly after it had been purchased by a larger motorcycle company. If this sounds familiar, its deja vu indeed. The Castiglioni family regained full ownership of MV
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Hey, I wish I knew where to start. Shit is happening fast and furious. I’m just trying to find two moments to relax and maybe look for 1913 engine shafts. I’m going to put the engine together and then maybe send it to Robb at Retro for a rebuild. Need to find all the little
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Disregard for riders is evident everywhere. Eventually self-driving cars will take over HOV lanes. The anomaly or motorcycles will push them out of that lane at the same time. The best safety riders can lean on is their own defensive skills, situational awareness, and proper gear (including public riding attitudes). The government isn’t here to
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Rekluse and Wiseco Continue as Official Partners of Progressive American Flat Track with Two-Year Renewal DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 27, 2025) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is excited to announce two-year partnerships with Rekluse Motor Sports, Inc, and Wiseco Performance Products to continue as the Official Clutch and Official Piston
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All that has a beginning has an end— no not from some Asian sacred text–that’s from The Matrix sequel. But just as Neo fought on with no hope to defeat the endless clones of Agent Smith— the rise of multiple heads of creditors can and may get overwhelming. What did Pierer Mobility do as solution–
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We wanted to delve into this less mentioned, less known world and here it is for you all to explore. Share it with the wonderful women in your lives and make their day, life and more. Courtesy of Morgan Glen and Law Tigers There’s nothing like the freedom of the open road and the bond
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Indian Motorcycle has unveiled its 2025 Indian Chief lineup, introducing the Sport Chief RT and Super Chief Dark Horse. The Sport Chief RT features new custom-inspired components including Locking Rigid Saddlebags with over 10 gallons of storage, a 2-Up High Bolster Seat, and PowerBand Audio Bluetooth® Speaker system. Super Chief Dark Horse stands out with
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ARIZONA update : SB1107: motorcycle safety fund continuation Status: Senate: 01/22/2025: Second read Bill text: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/520916 CONNECTICUT -new SB1083: To permit the operator of a motorcycle to operate between lanes of traffic as is permitted in other states and countries and thereby ease traffic congestion. Status: 1/22/2025: Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation Bill text:
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So here is my take on Bandit’s new Real Deal Bedroll. It is a 49 x 74 inch stuffed quilt blanket with a tough-as-nails canvas on one side and a soft flannel on the other. It has a million uses and looks John Wayne, badass strapped to set of motorcycle handlebars. This bedroll is great
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Hey, Lot’s of action happening quickly since the inauguration. The government was a serious mess. Hell, the ex-president had to pardon his family, which is an admission of guilt. What the hell did they do? Wow, crazy shit. You’ll see lots of positive reports in the news. I wish someone would put Climate Doom on
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KTM Wins at Dakar and loses its plot in product positioning The Austrian brand gave us some of the most badass MX and enduro bikes in history. Then they decided to chase every shiny object in the motorcycling universe. KTM became a brand that went from dominating the dirt to suddenly rolling out high-tech adventure
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Boardroom Circuit of KTM KTM yearly 2024 revenue is down 29 percent as compared to 2023, and its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) is apparently in the red to the tune of 300 million Euros. Pierer AG also notes on record that it’s cut around 1,800 employees so far. Stefan Pierer, who
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Royal Enfield Has Tripled Its Sales In Ten YearsRoyal Enfield brand sold nearly one million bikes in 2024 In 2015 the company’s products weren’t anywhere as polished as they are today, and it still managed to shift just over 300,000 units. In 2024, less than ten years later, Enfield sold an impressive 944,000 machines (up
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Sales Season: Motorcycles (and Passenger Cars as well)by Ujjwal Dey Every year, the dealer, his sales force and the finance agent has a big boot up their behind, from their top management. The leadership makes an “example” out of you, instead of leading by example. You all will toe the line to meet the ridiculous
I don’t know what to make of it… Hey, As you know, we are rebuilding Bikernet and it’s almost killed us in the process. But there’s hope. I’m working with the museum and the staff didn’t like anything I proposed until it came to our 1st Raffle effort with Danial James art. There’s hope. Our
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The 85th Sturgis Rally set for Aug. 1-10, 2025 is potentially going to be the largest rally yet, however, some wonder how the Sturgis City government’s recent unrest, budget cuts, and unprecedented turnover will affect the 85th Rally. It won’t. Why? Black Hills area businesses are at the helm, as they always have been. “What’s
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A Report by Jeffrey Najar Kirsh Helmets: A Revolution in Protection and Performance for Harley Riders When you hear the rumble of a Harley-Davidson, you know it’s more than just a motorcycle. It’s an experience. It’s freedom on two wheels. And let’s face it—there’s nothing better than that wind-in-your-hair, road-scorching feeling. But before you tear
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This isn’t only about looking good—it’s a total transformation. An aggressively styled setup that delivers the most rigid, performance-driven risers on the market.͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Our LUX Gauge Bezel has been highly praised for its design.. We’ve added a new mounting option! 2 New Product Releases! 1. LUX Isolated & Kickback Risers An aggressively
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Hey, Here’s a couple of items to ponder this weekend. –Bandit BILTWELL ACTION THIS WEEKEND Now two days of shoppin’ and choppin! The 2025 P&L Expo is this weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and we hope to see ya there. General admission opens at 10:00AM both days and if you purchased your tickets in
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119th Congress Is Here Last week, the 119th Congress took the oath of office to begin a new two-year term. While we often focus on who lives in the White House, it is also critical to understand what a new Congress means and how it impacts the issues we care about as bikers. First and
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Hey, Has this week been insane or what. The French leader resigned, the Canadian dictator quit, and our Californian Leaders let Los Angeles burn. Our current President is sending more funds to the Ukraine while California burns. You do understand the reasoning behind the mismanagement of California water reserves and the first responder cut-backs in
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LiveWire and Harley-Davidson are completely separate entities and companies. Yet, almost everything about LiveWire motorcycles is outsourced to Harley-Davidson–at least all that matters when it comes to an automotive company. LiveWire Group has signed a service agreement with Harley-Davidson. Under the excuse of a “strategic business move”, LiveWire Group, Inc., the manufacturer of loss making
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