Buckshot finds probably the most beautiful chopper ever built. Click on the picture below to read this bike feature on Bikernet.

Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C., is an annual motorcycle Demonstration Run that attracts well over 450,000 motorcycles and one million attendees and this milestone year will pull many more supporters.  For this Memorial Day weekend event five tribute custom bike builds will be unveiled on Saturday, May 26, to honor Rolling Thunder XXV. Jay Allen of Jay Allen’s Road Show and creator of the legendary Broken Spoke Saloon managed the tribute build project.   Allen’s custom built U.S. Army bike, featuring an S&S Cycle engine and Baker Drivetrain transmission, inspired the bike build concept back in August 2011 at Sturgis when he was approached by Walt Sides and Ted Shpak, executives of Rolling Thunder, Washington, D.C., Inc.   The other ...

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is excited to announce modern-rock band Candlebox will make their Sturgis motorcycle rally debut Sunday Aug 5, 2012 at the Buffalo Chip Campground as part of the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™. Candlebox, on tour following the release of their new album, will take over the Buffalo Chip amphitheater main stage to deliver their thrilling live show to Sturgis fans for the first time ever. Candlebox joins a growing and amazing line-up of Sturgis Concerts during the annual motorcycle rally that includes Eric Church, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zac Brown Band, Journey, Sugarland, Boston, Buckcherry, Loverboy, Shinedown and many more. Passes are available now for Candlebox and other concerts at the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip® at www.buffalochip.com.   ...

The Legend Air Suspension manufacturing facility will be open to the public for product sales, service, and installations during the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.Legend Air Suspensions takes appointments via phone or email and walk-ins when availability allows. Legend Air Suspension is located at 3461 Whitewood Service Road, Sturgis, SD 57785 and is open Monday through Thursday 7am to 4pm, year-round. Legend Air Suspensions will also have a booth at J&P Cycles: 1650 Lazelle Street, Sturgis, SD 57785. Here you can see the systems installed on several bikes, purchase products, or have a suspension system installed. Legend Air Suspension Systems can also be purchased through Fat Baggers Inc. and Cycle Solutions, at their Sturgis vending locations. For more information, to schedule an appointment, or ...

Hey, check out what's been happening over at Performance Machine! Let’s get one thing straight: there is nothing inherently wrong with boring. Seeing as boring is often synonymous with effective, we’ll admit that boring can get the job done just fine, but life is just too dang short to settle for the blah and uninspiring. By now you should know that we don’t do boring here at Performance Machine, we prefer to push the boundaries, explore new concepts and customize with an end result that is as entrancing as it is effective. Consider if you will, this 2012 Harley Davidson FLTRX:   This is a perfectly acceptable bike. This is a bike that will get you where you need to be with relative ...

MidAmerica Auctions Presents the Premier Motorcyclepedia Museums Spring Festival and Antique Motorcycle Auction Saturday, May 19, 2012 (Preview May 18) with Special Guest Barbara McQueen! We have 100 antique and special interest motorcycles available for the auction. Can't make the live auction? Absentee bidding is available. Check out www.midamericaauctions.com for details.

Bandit, the bastard, survived hurricane threats in the Caribbean to return to the iron Bikernet fold an finish the news. It's a good one, with lawsuits, legislative attacks, new bikes, trikes, and tech answers. You don't want to miss this one. http://www.bikernet.com/pages/THURSDAY_NEWS_FOR_MAY_17_2012.aspx

Nyla and I survived 7-8 days on a 50 ft Catana Catamaran, with Bob Bitchin, the original publisher of Biker and Tattoo, and currently Latitudes and Attitudes. Top speed 14.7 knots with a mild 20 knots of wind. We sailed from Martinique south through about seven islands and back up to the base. All went down like fine rum. You'll read the story in the next couple of weeks. Glad to be back, facing 6000 e-mails and the news today, so go easy on me until Friday.

The Laconia Broken Spoke Saloon will be re-opening for the season on Thursday, May 24, 2012. We’ve missed you all, be sure to stop and say hi and grab a bite and a brew! Southern Breeze will kick off the entertainment season on Friday May 25, 2012 followed on Saturday, May 26, 2012 by The Road Kings!   Advertisement

  Roland Sands Design's “Assault” jacket from upsets the apple cart while still combining motorcycling tradition with functionality and style. Not just another “me-too” bit of kit, the Assault utilizes a heavy wool body with strategically placed leather accents. By mixing these complimentary materials, the Assault offers the perfect blend of style and performance, according to RSD. “With a water repellent finish, natural breathability and comfort, the choice of wool makes sense, says racer-turned designer, Roland Sands. Classic lines blended with subtle features make it uniquely RSD. “With forward rotated, pre-curved sleeves, a bomber-style waistband and shoulder gussets for mobility, the Assault is a great everyday jacket,” suggests Sands. “It is perfect for those summer casual rides.” The relaxed café collar ...