Goin' thru the motions of getting Onxx ready for the annual pilgrimage to Sturgis has been a major pain in the ass this year. Lots of small things needing fixin' – antenna (inner fairing) not working = no radio. Cigarette lighter-power for GPS not working, new brake lines, rebuilding front master cylinder, exhaust rubbing on Primary cover, needs new skins, and the list goes on. As usual, I'm just trying to cover the bases for three weeks on the road coming up. Read more.

Stunts, bike shows, the Sturgis Rider Superstore and more combine to make the CrossRoads a rally hot spot. Premium accessories and exclusive service perks include free Indian Motorcycle loaners while services are being performed. Read more.   Advertisement

Harley-Davidson will again rock the Black Hills from August 5-12, at its headquarters at the Sturgis Community Center on Lazelle Street and the Harley-Davidson Rally Point on Main Street. Scheduled events include music, parties, free demo rides on new 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, H.O.G. member special events, the electrifying Wall of Death, and Harley-Davidson-sponsored American Flat Track racing at Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City. To follow all of the fun in real time, tune in to #Sturgis on social media. Read more.

Now joining the Indian Scout lineup, is the new Indian Scout Bobber. Stripped down and looking slimmer and shorter, the low slung, blacked-out, minimalist motorcycle is out to prove that less is more. We couldn't agree more. Read more.

Hot-rod heartthrob : Campagna V13R Get a Ride to Thrill Your Senses by Ujjwal Dey Distinctive American V-Twin engine sound is ultimately the best selling point of the V13R. It roars and with custom exhaust you will get noticed a mile before you arrive. Just four-and-half inches off the ground, you feel one with the twists and pace of the road ahead. The heart of this hot rod is a Harley Davidson V-Rod engine. The soul is the design unique to Campagna. READ THE FEATURE ARTICLE HERE - Click Me Share your Campagna experience with us and win Bikernet goodies. Email adventures, photos and reviews with wayfarer@bikernet.com

Indian Motorcycle Introduces a new variation on the Scout model line: The Bobber. It's lean, mean, totally blacked out, and it's got 100 horsepower. Check out the video below. What do you think?

Riders can rock the versatile new Men's Sully 3-in-1 Convertible Mesh Jacket(P/N 98176-17VM, from $265.00) three ways. Zip-off sleeves convert this mesh jacket to a vest that can be worn with or without the hoodie liner. The jacket is made for riding, with a durable nylon body and sleeves and polyester dobby mesh panels that ventilate the sides, the action back, and under the sleeves. The jacket features body armor pockets at elbows and shoulders (body armor sold separately), and lightly-padded back-waist, shoulders, and elbows. The action back and slightly pre-curved sleeves enable an easy reach to the handlebar. The piping trim incorporates 3M™ Scotchlite Reflective Material for added conspicuousity in low-light conditions. A zippered vertical interior pocket features a ...

Hey, This has been a wild-as-fuck week at the Bikernet Headquarters, and it’s not over yet. Our two Bonneville bikes left for the Sturgis Museum. Jimmy and his Rioja son, Josh started to prep the side of the building for a mural effort. Carlos Canales came by to discuss the mural elements and Paul Aiken, from Aeromach sent us the final babe image—Perfect. Tony Spinalli, a Hamster, who is buying a Road Glide from Eddie Trotta wanted to stop by for lunch. I didn’t have a minute to breath, but I said yes. Maybe he could give me a hand prepping the bikes for the KeyBoard Shippers who were due to arrive, but who the hell knew when. We were ...

Some 15 minutes before we landed this pond-hopper in Rapid City, chewin’ on dry airplane pretzels and sippin' on complimentary coffee, I couldn't help to think about the next few days ahead and what was in store. At 23, I landed in the Badlands for the first time to attend Scott Jacob’s first artist retreat. Read more.