FOUND SUNDAY POST for October 1, 2017
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Hey, Iām a strange one. I like to create at home, but every time I hit the road I run into amazing folks, opportunities, resources and finds. I need to go out more often. What about gambling? See you at last Vegas Bikefest. Iāve had some folks tell me they canāt advertise with us because of our girls, bad language and jokes. I find it humorous. We are bikers arenāt we? We do shiz bikers do like build wild shiz, do wild shiz and chase wild girls. What the **** are we supposed to do, polish our riding boots, wear a uniform, and go to cultural events and study art from the greats who sodomized little boys? Life is confusing. ...
Read More MISSION: THANK YOU
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San Antonio (September 20, 2017): Today at Cowboyās Alamo City Harley-Davidson in San Antonio, retired Air Force medic, Lisa Benjamin, was honored with a Harley-Davidson Model Year 2018 Street Glide Special powered by the new Milwaukee Eight Engine. The surprise moment was part of MISSION: "THANK YOU" ā a cross-country tour led by Adam Sandoval to celebrate the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. (Click here to read the whole story)
Read More Further Adventures of the Borderland Biker -Chapter 25
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After breaking free of the old building and jumping aboard our bikes everything went from the slow motion of running through water to the herky-jerky pace of an early 1920s hand cranked movie. Our race through the streets of Oakley had more twists and turns than I remember. Were the giant GPS sunglasses Hilts had attached to our handlebars really leading us out of town and away from danger? Click here to read what happens next.
Read More 19 Lids, 19 Artists from 13 States Mix it up
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I like custom bike shows where builders enjoy interacting with enthusiasts. I get a kick when I see a guy get on his hands and knees evaluating a billet battery box. Over the last 7 years my team and I have handed out over $1 Million in cash and prizes. Thatās why when you come to a J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Show, Championship of America show or a Kustom Kulture Artisan Show, you see great bikes. Builders and custom bike owners revel in the competition. Click here toĀ read more.
Read More Bikernet Book Review: Wild Bill Gelbkeā By āBuzzā Walneck
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Like hangin' in a bar reminiscing with an old friend, telling tails and drinking Hamms. Or sitting around the dining room table going through scrapbooks. As the night goes on the Hamms goes down a little easier, stories get grander and tend to get repeated. This is how Buzz Walneck relates the story of Wild Bill Gelbke and his motorcycle Roadog. For the full review click here.
Read More Kirsh Helmets Feature Fluid Displacement Liner
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Kirsh Helmets attended the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) on September 21ā24. The fifth-annual event presented by Nationwide took place in Columbus, Ohio for the first time. The Greater Columbus Convention Center hosted dealers, media, and consumers throughout the four-day event, and Kirsh Helmets showcased the new, made 100% in America, CHM-1 helmet with its patented Fluid Displacement Liner. āWe expected to do well,ā said Donald Devito, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirsh Helmets. āBut it definitely went better than we could have hoped, and we were gratified with such a great reaction from all types of attendees, from media to customers to retailers.ā Starting with their lowest-profile, toughest, and most-effective DOT-certified half-shell motorcycle helmet on the market, Kirsh ...
Read More 10th Annual VVMC Bike Show and Rally
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Bikernet has been following the adventures of the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club since day one when they got up and running a decade ago. Along the way theyāve offered monthly group rides as well as a steady stream of world class bike shows and rallies, case in point their most recent bike party, the 2017 10th anniversary, so congrats all around. Again hundreds of vintage, classic and antique bike fans of all flavors showed up for the event taking place near Venice, CAās famous Abbot Kinney Avenue and the beaches of the Pacific a short putt away. Read more.
Read More HOT ACTION BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for September 28, 2017
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Hey, Las Vegas Bike Fest is coming right up. The Aim Expo was last week in Columbus. It's maybe the only dealer show still standing. This was the fifth and still fluctuating event, changing dates and locations almost yearly trying to find the answer. Next year the plan is for the Expo to partner with Las Vegas Bike Fest and that could easily turn into a Las Vegas Bike Week. Letās see what happens next. Ā The completed and signed mural. Hang on for some professional shots. Click here to keep reading the news.
Read More Privateer Racer Scores Podium Position On A Stock Indian FTR750
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 - American Flat Track at Texas Motor Speedway in Northlake, TX. Aboard the factory Scout FTR750, the Indian Wrecking Crew has garnered the attention throughout the 2017 American Flat Track season. But at the Lone Star Half-Mile, it was privateer racer Johnny Lewis and a new, off-the-showroom-floor Scout FTR750 that was turning heads. With his best race of the year, Lewis showcased the prowess of the stock Scout FTR750, as he passed Indian Wrecking Crew rider Bryan Smith on the final lap of the main event to finish with a strong third-place, podium position. It was his first time riding the premier race bike, which is available for purchase to privateer racers, collectors and race fans. ...
Read More Is ELIO for real?
By Wayfarer | | General Posts
We make an in-depth exploration of Elio Motors trike by Wayfarer@bikernet.com Founder Paul Elio wanted to fight the increasing prices of both consumer vehicles and fuel. At the same time he wanted a practical and reliable vehicle that would be very affordable and give lots of miles per gallon. His dream didnāt end there. This magical vehicle had to be ALL-AMERICAN. It had to be completely made in America, employing Americans as an American revolution in travel and automotive industry. The design, the manufacturing, the marketing ā the people will be Americans and the target market is America. CLICK HERE to read about the concept called Elio Motors.
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