Congress is back from Easter break and it's time for them to hear from bikers!  Last month Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin and a bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 2141, the Motorcyclist Advisory Reauthorization Act. As you may remember the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) is a group within the U.S. Department of Transportation that serves as the only official forum for motorcyclists to discuss motorcycle issues with the federal government.  The MAC is set to expire and be disbanded September 30th, 2021 if Congress doesn't act!   We need to help Congressman Gallagher gain cosponsors to H.R. 2141 and ensure motorcyclists continue to have an official voice within the federal government. Click here to contact your member of ...

  MILWAUKEE, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. ("Harley-Davidson") (NYSE:HOG) today reported first quarter results. "I am very pleased with the pace of recovery that we have seen across our business, as demonstrated by the strong financial results this quarter. The actions we have taken to reshape the business are having a positive impact on our results, especially for our most important North American region," said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO, Harley-Davidson. "We can see the initial signs of consumer excitement and optimism returning and I am confident Harley-Davidson in 2021 is a significantly leaner, faster, and more efficient organization which is ready to win and successfully deliver on our 5-year Hardwire strategy, as the most desirable motorcycle brand in ...

Today is our last day here in Lakeland. Our next event will be the Thunder Beach Rally in Panama City Beach April 28 through May 2. All the best, Greg ******************************************************* We are in Lakeland, Florida this week for the Sun 'n Fun Fly In. Great to see so many happy people enjoying their passion here! If you're in the area, please stop by and say hello. The gallery is in Hangar A and we're here from 9am to 5pm through Sunday. Thanks and have a great week! Greg Greg Rhodes International Sales Director David Uhl Fine Art Uhl Studios Uhl Studios website 303-913-4840 If you stop by, tell 'em Bikernet and Bandit sent you.--Bandit

In Equity and Sustainability, NMA E-Newsletter #637, we noted the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) introduction of a proposed federal rule that would constitute the first major revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) since 2009. Major is putting it lightly, and lightly is not how we can afford to treat it. The MUTCD is a dense 784-page document full of technical standards and guidance on topics like Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates, Traffic Control Signal Features, and Control of Traffic Through Traffic Incident Management Areas. Not mesmerizing stuff unless you are a diehard traffic engineer, but critical to establishing the rules that keep our roads as safe as possible. Last week we issued an email alert to ...

Talk To Me: Cardo Systems Set For MotoAmerica Sponsorship Again In 2021 Motorcycle Communications Technology Company Returns As Sponsorship Partner For Premier Road Racing Series MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, has announced that Cardo Systems will again be a series sponsor for the 2021 MotoAmerica Championship. Cardo will continue to showcase its advanced PACKTALK lineup, which features industry-leading mesh connectivity, to road racing fans via the MotoAmerica Series. Cardo Systems specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication systems for motorcyclists. Since inception in 2004, Cardo has pioneered the vast majority of innovations for Bluetooth motorcycle communication systems – having created the first rider-to-rider product and innovating connectivity with the introduction of its Dynamic ...

Cutting new threads in stock materials is all but necessary for fabricating new parts and pieces for a project, but what about threaded holes that already exist in parts you need to salvage? Then it’s time to talk about chasing threads. While it’s a simple process, there are a few tips that are important to keep in mind. Click Here to Read this Tech Tips on Bikernet. Join the Cantina for exclusive content - Subscribe Today. https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx

Earlier today, the House gave final approval to HB 1927 and voted 87-58 to send the measure to the Texas Senate. House Bill 1927, by Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), an NRA-backed permitless carry proposal that would allow law-abiding citizens to carry a handgun without a state-issued License To Carry (LTC). Click on the links provided to see how your State Representatives voted on HB 1927. Be sure to thank those who supported permitless carry! Please begin contacting your State Senators to urge them to support HB 1927 and TO PASS PERMITLESS CARRY THIS SESSION!  The existing LTC law would not be repealed under this measure. It's time for Texas to join the 20 other states that have legalized this personal protection option! Click ...

News from Wheels Through Time Museum, Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, Goodyear buys Avon tires company, Fandango event coverage, Tucker Powersports offers over 200 new products for e-bikes to help dealers, David Uhl Art in Florida, CARB Certification Fees, major Motorcycle Events List for 2021 from Twisted Road, the ever-growing Cantina Bad Joke Library, Laconia Bike Week Charity Raffle, NMA readers comment on EV, There’s way more coming to Bikernet. We need to keep riding free into the future. --Bandit The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. CLICK HERE to read the Weekly News on ...

Released today, the new 2022 Triumph Motorcycles Scrambler 1200 is now more refined than ever. The Scrambler 1200 XC is built for sublime all-road fun and the range-topping Scrambler 1200 XE sets the benchmark for specification and off-road capability. Additionally, the Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition is limited to just 1,000 units and brings unique style and specifications to the ultimate Scrambler. With all the Triumph Motorcycles Scrambler 1200 XC and XE’s category-dominating specification and style, incredible torque delivery and signature soundtrack, the new 2022 update delivers lower emissions whilst retaining all the thrilling performance, high power and torque that they are renowned for. Alongside the 2022 generation Scramblers comes a new beautiful and unique limited edition that celebrates the ...

by Qasim Aslam from https://www.insidermonkey.com Which big players are ruling the motorcycle industry? This article is going to tell you about the 10 best motorcycle manufacturers in the world right now. 10. Indian Motorcycle/Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) Polaris claims to be America’s first motorcycle company as it traces its origin back to 1901. It was established by an accomplished Bicycle racer George M. Hendee with the name of Hendee Manufacturing Company and established its first factory in downtown Springfield, USA in 1901. The company produced motorcycles for US Army during World War I. The name Hendee Manufacturing Company was changed to ‘The Indian Motorcycle Company’ in 1923. The company was closed in 1953 and several attempts failed to restart production ...