Harley-Davidson XR750 from 1972 on auction
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750 Evel Knievel Is Not Quite the Real Thing, Comes Close In 2020, Harley-Davidson celebrated the 50th anniversary of the XR750 in style by wrapping the entire racing hardware it fielded, including the team haulers, uniforms, and branded accessories, in the iconic Jet Fire Orange, the competition color used by the Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track team. But other hues are perhaps equally iconic for the model. The XR750 was introduced as a replacement for the KR750 in 1970, and quickly became the dominant force in the AMA Grand National Championships. In fact, the model is to date the most successful in the competitionās history, having won 28 championships between 1972 and 2008. The ...
Read More Motorcycle advocates blast proposed new Alabama helmet law
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by Chris Best from https://www.wkrg.com āSingling out of one specific group is profiling and we, as motorcyclist, are well aware of this fact,ā says Matthew Schroeder, State Director, Dixie ABATE of Alabama, Alabamaās only state motorcycle rights organization. Heās talking about Alabama Senate Bill-357 which would require motorcycle helmets to have reflective features for high visibility. Part of the complaint is that this only adds to the expense of already costly safety gear. Decent helmets arenāt cheap, and those with reflective features tend to cost even more. State Senator Clyde Chambliss (R) sponsored the bill. You can read it in full here - click this. āMandating a requirement to add reflective material to helmets is counter productive to making riders ...
Read More Meteor 350 set to arrive in North America
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METEOR 350 TO ARRIVE AT NORTH AMERICAN DEALERS 349cc single-cylinder Meteor set to arrive at dealers in May Milwaukee, Wis (Wednesday, April 6, 2021) ā The Royal Enfield Meteor 350, announced in late 2020, is set to debut at Royal Enfield dealerships across North America. Drawing on Royal Enfieldās rich history, the middleweight Meteor revives the iconic name given to its predecessor, which was released in the 1950s. The Meteor 350 pricing will begin at $4,399 for the Fireball. The Meteor 350 is a new design built from the ground up, created by designers and engineers based at Royal Enfieldās two state-of-the-art technical centers, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Bruntingthorpe, UK. With a fuel-injected 349cc air-oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, the Meteor ...
Read More Bikernet Book of the Week Club Review
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Review of Hunter Biden's autobiography "Beautiful Things" By J.J. Solari Editorās Note: All information in this article has come from trusted sources who wish to remain anonymous who have spoken to people who have read reports regarding speculations deemed to be actual and factual speculations regarding reported likelihoods that are considered well within the parameters of probability as determined by science with a plus or minus accuracy that is deemed acceptable over and above the charts and models traditionally used in the determination of determinants under conditions of anonymity. Click Here to read the Wild Book Review on Bikernet. Join the Cantina - Subscribe Today. https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx
Read More Global Warming And Rising CO2 Have Been A Boon For Plant Life
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Some climate alarmists have been claiming that global warming has been decreasing agricultural productivity. (For instance, see here.) But real data proves otherwise. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is plant food. Increasing CO2 and warming have enhanced plant growth and makes plants more water-efficient. And, according to NASA, āgreening of the Earth mitigates surface warmingā (Link). NASA writes: āA new study reports that increased vegetation growth during the recent decades, known as the āGreening Earthā, has a strong cooling effect on the land due to increased efficiency of heat and water vapor transfer to the atmosphere.ā This is based upon satellite observations. The Heartland Institute has created a new website (Climate at a Glance) which āputs frequently argued climate issues into short, ...
Read More QUICK GUN NUT REPORT
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Sam -- The Texas House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety voted out NRA-backed permitless carry proposals, HB 1911 and HB 1927, by a 6-3 vote. Please click the button below to contact your State Representatives and urge them to pass these permitless carry measures! CONTACT YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVES! https://act.nraila.org/actions/campaigns/11456 HB 1911 and HB 1927 would allow law-abiding citizens to carry a handgun without a state-issued License To Carry (LTC), and the current LTC law would not be repealed under these measures. Criminals who are prohibited from possessing firearms would still be barred from carrying guns. The committee also voted out HB 918, which lowers the age eligibility requirement for an LTC to 18 for, and extends this option ...
Read More Spanish motorcyclists do not want a mandatory airbag
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According to a survey conducted by the Spanish motorcyclistsā organization AsociaciĆ³n Mutua Motera (AMM), 65.5% of the motorcyclists surveyed do not agree with the mandatory use of airbags. The Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic, within measures to reduce the accident and severity of its consequences on the motorcyclist collective, is considering the mandatory use of airbag vests or jackets. While it would be a measure that would not take effect immediately ā it could take several years before it was mandatory and it would probably only be mandatory for intercity driving ā AMM decided to conduct an opinion poll, in order to have a clear idea of the feeling of the Spanish motorcyclistsā community. To find out the reasons for this ...
Read More This 1936 Harley-Davidson EL Was Once Featured on a Miller Beer Can
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Despite being rather old, Knucklehead motorcycles are still around in relatively large numbers, and a good chunk of them still come in excellent condition. It looks as though each and every one of them, either on display in a museum somewhere or up for grabs through whatever means, has something special and unique to offer. In the case of this here two-wheeler, that something special would be notoriety. Aside from the fact youāre looking at a first-year Knucklehead (according to Harleyās numbers, about 1,500 of them were made back in 1936), it was also the star of several high-profile events over the years. It was back in 2003 when the bike climbed the highest on ...
Read More Barn Find Hunter Uncovers Treasure Trove Of Vintage Motorcycles
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by Dustin Wheelen from https://www.rideapart.com Access to vintage motorcycles hasnāt been the same during the global pandemic. With museums shutdown and social distancing mandates in place, enthusiasts have relied on the internet to brush up on the classics. Of course, the story is much different if youāre fortunate enough to have a vintage motorcycle collection of your own. For the rest of us, the Barn Find Hunter video series scratches that itch with its latest installment. Presented on the Hagerty YouTube channel, the series lives up to its name. From uncovering a 1928 Ford Model A Roadster in the U.K. to doting over a Shelby GT500 in San Diego, California, host Tom Cotter focuses on classics of the four-wheeled variety. ...
Read More Sportster Futures
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Earlier this year we heard that Harley was going to cancel the Sportster line. We also started a suggestion box for the factoryās success. Of course, one of our first and most supported recommendations included retaining the Sportster line. I went so far as to recommend the Sportster line become the builderās line and make the models user and hands- on friendly. They could work with the aftermarket on custom and performance product lines and teach owners how to work on, service and customize their Sportsters. Click Here to Read this Feature Article on Bikernet. Join the Cantina - Subscribe Today. https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx
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