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MY PERSONAL JOURNEY OF PUTTING UP WITH GOD’S PISSER

By J. J. Solari

Dear Reader; What follows is something from the “FAITH-BASED BIKERNET PERSONAL BETTERMENT FILES” long since thought destroyed but apparently those orders were not followed. We are not enemies of spiritual betterment and personal improvement here, our chapel-like environs are welcoming of all pilgrims and travelers along the road of brotherhood and good will. Hence……..this thing. […]

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100 WFC: Kick…kick…kick

100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC Kick…kick…kick by Rhys with artwork by Wayfarer I walked out of the local watering hole and straddled my ol ’53 EL chop. Bare bones ride, motor, rigid frame. And gas tank. Usually 2-3 prime kicks then ignition on and 1 or two and she fires. Went through the ritual.

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Recall of Harley Softails 2018 to 2023

Some 2018-2023 Harley Softails Could Have Breaking of Rear Shock Hardware. A fastener could break, causing the rear shock adjuster to loosen and increase the risk of a crash. Harley-Daivdson announced the safety recall on 29 August 2023. They filed the same with US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On motorcycles that have the faulty

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Labor Day Sale: Progressive Suspension

This Labor day weekend, take 15% off your order when using code “LABOR23” at checkout on our website September 1-5, 2023. https://www.progressivesuspension.com/ * * * * Tell ’em Bikernet.com sent ya!

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Royal Enfield MD on electric motorcycles

Royal Enfield MD Siddhartha Lal has said the iconic company will come out with a pathbreaking EV product. “We’re working super hard on the EV product, and we’ve appointed 11-12 new suppliers and are adding more competencies in the software area,” the company stated. Royal Enfield recently appointed Mario Alvisi, (previously at Ducati), as chief

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ALWAYS HOPE BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for August 31, 2023

Hey, A brother wrote to me this week. He wasn’t happy about our government’s policies. My friend we are in trouble. Trump is likely the only one who can fix this, but I am not sure he is electable. None of the others can get us there–on either side My crystal ball says Biden

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Always Hope Bikernet Weekly News for August 31, 2023

I’m going to put the ’58 Chevy on the market and the ’48 UL. Since I’m not spending bank on the run to Bonneville, I’m buying more parts for the 1913 Board Track racer. I found some flywheels on Ebay and rods. Competition Distributing is now making pistons for the early bikes. The funky Panhead

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Game Over Cycles 1st Polish Bike Show

by Chris Bienkiewicz, Game Over Cycles Organized as part of the Polish Bike Week The 1st Karpacz Custom Bike Show 2023 was a custom competition organized by HD Tour, the organizer of Polish Bike Week, and Game Over Cycles, the most acclaimed Polish custom company, whose machines have been awarded at the world’s largest and

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New Book Review coming soon

Bandit is digging into this book and build from Dave and we will bring you a preview in tommorrow’s weekly Thursday News — the most comprehensive motorcycle news coverage on the planet. I also stuck my last copy of Chopper Hobo in there for you. It is a small book, 200 pages with 176 photos,

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Lively mid-sized scrambler: Honda SCL500

The 2023 version has plenty of range and iconic style, that is sure to attract new and seasoned riders alike. The SCL500 is a mid-sized scrambler that is light on kerb weight, approachable for new and skilled riders and has plenty of power and fuel tank for highways. Its an ideal motorcycle for new or

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Friggin’ Economies of Scale

Psst….it is rumored to be powered by the same 210cc single-cylinder engine found in the Hero Karizma XMR. Harley-Davidson made waves in Indian market recently, with launch of the X440. It’s the only single-cylinder-powered motorcycle in Harley-Davidson’s modern lineup. It’s aimed at entry level riders, those on a tighter budget, and bite into Royal Enfield’s

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GAME OVER CYCLES 1ST POLISH BIKE SHOW

On August 4-5 in Poland, the 1st Karpacz Custom Bike Show 2023 took place. It was a unique custom motorcycle competition organized as part of the Polish Bike Week, an event listed in the official HOG(Harley Owners Group) calendar, which annually gathers at the foot of the Sudetes mountains (south-west Poland) with several thousand motorcycles

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100 WFC: Hilary by Gearhead

100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC Hilary by Gearhead We rode from Northern Cal. The rain came down in buckets. I pulled off under the redwoods in Big Sur. My wife crawled into the back seat of a car. I threw a sleeping bag on the ground under a leaking makeshift lean-to. It didn’t stop.

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WHACKO WACO, TEXAS ONCE MORE

Just when we thought the biker drama in whacko Waco, Texas had dulled to low roar, yet another tale comes out of Six Shooter Junction that sounds like something written by Kurt Sutter and played by 1990s Charlie Sheen. So, said I, in my Jeanie Sue Riley voice, I wanna tell you of a story

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100 WFC: Taking care of busyness

100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC Taking care of busyness by Steven Sanner There she lay. She had been there waiting for the touch of his hand for a long time. He had said she was the love of his life, but he hasn’t shown any interest in a long time. His excuses kept piling

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100 WFC: Flat out for a flathead

100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC Flat out for a flathead by Rhys Driving by an open garage on my way to the next job. Spotted what appeared to be an old flatty HD. I stopped and approached the person and asked if the bike was for sale. Yes it was. He quoted a price

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Serious Hope by Bandit

Rogue, Kirk Willard and I and thousands of other guys have been fighting for motorcyclists’ rights for decades. We continue to fight, but lots of brothers and sisters don’t pay attention. By now most folks are aware of the green movement and what it’s doing to the Fossil Fuel industry, hell even the meat industry.

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LAST CHANCE to visit National Motorcycle Museum

OPEN DAILY: 9am – 5pm OPEN UNTIL LAST DAY Closed Permanently End of Day (5pm), September 4, 2023 Plan a visit NOW – Open thru September 4, 2023 Tell ’em Bikernet.com sent ya !

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Moving Forward to Protect the Future of Motorcycling

Moving Forward to Protect the Future of Motorcycling and Motorcyclists’ Rights Motorcycle Riders Foundation Meeting of the Minds Conference — Moving Forward to Protect the Future of Motorcycling and Motorcyclists’ Rights! The Meeting of the Minds conference is where it all began and it’s where motorcyclists’ rights activists meet to experience tailormade workshops addressing issues

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State Speedway Championship Tonight

DON’T MISS THE California State Championship MOTORCYCLE RACES TONIGHT gates open at 6:00pm . first race at 7:30pm Industry Hills Expo Center 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA . 949-274-0836 www.industryhillsspeedway.com The Finale of America’s best Speedway Motorcycle Racing comes to the beautiful Grand Arena, at the Industry Hills Expo Center TONIGHT, August 26th.

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Royal Enfield eager to enter used motorcycle business

* Royal Enfield is likely to enter the used-bike segment * The company has got Trademark for “Reown” brand * They could sell used ones from current dealerships Royal Enfield is likely to enter used bike business officially. The company has applied for a new trademark and received permission to own and use ‘Reown’. This

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100 WFC: Too Many Dive Bars and Bar Fights

100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC Too Many Dive Bars and Bar Fights by Bandit Little Sport threw a scrawny leg over his ‘69 XLCH. He kicked hard, a Tillotson carb set him free from the bullies inside. Fuming he rode through, Sundance, Wyoming, like his leather seat caught fire, to a destitute trailer park.

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BONNEVILLE CANCELLED BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for August 24, 2023

Hey, It’s been an interesting week, with the debates, the interview with Trump and the cancelation of the BMST event in Bonneville. Then there’s this image my son sent me this morning. We better hit the news. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine,

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Bonneville Cancelled Bikernet Weekly News for August 24, 2023

Hey, It’s been an interesting week, with the debates, the political interviews and the cancellation of the BMST event in Bonneville. We were so ready to go to salt flats. Luke was excited to see the chute deploy properly. The bros came over after the Hall of Fame breakfast to check the action, including Nick

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