BORN FREE 9 ROCKS! The Party with the Most Hearty Again Breaks All Records
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It feels like this story should start with āOnce Upon a Timeāā¦ and so letās go with itā¦.itās now moving toward ten years ago since two Los Angeles area bike freaks, Mike Davis and Grant Peterson, decided they werenāt happy with the general type of motorcycle rallies they experienced in Southern California. They werenāt into the big buck bling-bikes the media was then focusing on, but rather what people could put together just for the fun of it and on a budgetā¦all kinds of bikes, American, Japanese, European, new, vintage, customs, hotrods, whatever size or shape, they were ready to throw their own party and see who and what showed up. So in 2008, while holding down regular jobs, ...
Read More Frankyās ā05 Dyna Fix
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A wild project, the 23-year-old tattoo artist said he lost control of his ā05 Dyna and went down on a slippery street in trendy West Los Angeles. He wasnāt injured much, but his girlfriend, at the time, was severely broken with a busted shoulder, pelvis, ribs; you name it, lucky to survive. As you can see by the shot of Frankie and his bike, he didnāt just go down. I think he was rear-ended by a truck, launching the girl into a parked car. Nasty, but we went to work, while surgeons operated on her at the UCLA Medical Center. Ultimately she healed quickly, but her bones will never forget this jarring encounter. Continue reading.
Read More THE BORN FREE BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS from June 22, 2017
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Hey, Last week was Smoke Out Action on the east coast. This week itās Born Free Weekend with builders coming from all over the world. Dave Polgreen and his almost finished Knuckle. Beautiful! Mike Lichter, shooting for Easyriders, and I hit it over to the Vard Manufacturing shop in Santa Ana where guys from all over the country and even a builder from Sweden put the final touches to their bikes for the show. Jeff kicking Dave's scooter to life. Some were actually assembling their bikes on the spot. I was edgy about being in this organized but small shop when guys are trying to concentrate on their annual goal. Most were invited builders. Three of the bikes ...
Read More Harley-Davidson Eyeballing Ducati For Possible Buyout
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According to an article in Reuters, Harley-DavidsonĀ is lining up a takeover bid for Italian rival Ducati, potentially bringing together two of the most famous names in motorcycling in a deal that could be worth up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.67 billion). Still according to sources,Ā Harley-Davidson has hired Goldman Sachs to work on the deal; tentative bids were expected in July. Read the whole story here.
Read More Motorcycle Riders Rev Up For The J&P Cycles Iowa Rally
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Some of the best looking bikes in the country will be on display at J&P Cycles in Anamosa, Iowa and that's only part of the excitement. Celebrating its 38th anniversary, the free rally includes motocross stunt shows, live music, food, beer and opportunities to support Camp Courageous, a camp for kids and adults with disabilities. The Iowa Rally will also be the site of Hot Bike Magazine's National Garage Build-Off for custom motorcycles. The competition is expected to draw the nation's top garage-built custom bikes competing for $3,000 and an invitation to the annual Hot Bike Tour. To learn more about the 2017 Iowa Rally, visit www.jpcycles.com. On Friday, June 23 Anamosa city officials will rename a street near the ...
Read More Gel Seat Expert Lars Roulund Joins Royal Riding
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Ergonomic and materials expert Lars Roulund has just joined ROR Brands. For the past 20+ years he has pioneered motorcycle seat technology as the principal of High End Seating Solutions, picking up a patent along the way and redefining the concept of how we ride. āIt is so good to get Lars out from behind the curtain like Oz,ā says Royal Riding's Rod Derifield. āI'm really excited to have him bring his creative genius, vision and design skills to not just seat pads, but some radically new products. Lars is too modest to admit it, but he really is the foremost expert in the powersports seat segment,ā notes Derifield. āWe consider him to be the king in this game of ...
Read More NUVIZ Head-Up Display for MotorcyclistsĀ
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NUVIZ offers this integrated Head-Up Display (HUD) is designed to be added onto a motorcyclistās full-face helmet. It displays customizable information near the riderās natural line of sight. The devices aims to bring together all of the important functions of motorcyclistās navigation, communication and media players so you can stay connected, but not distracted. NUVIZ includes a built-in HD action camera and a wireless handlebar controller that ensures intuitive control of all functions. Once mounted to the helmet and aligned to the userās eye, the advanced NUVIZ optics create a virtual image that "floats" just in the periphery of the eyesight. Powered by NUVIZ, riders can take charge of their riding experience and interact seamlessly with all of these ...
Read More Indian Motorcycle Racing Undefeated Through Eight Races
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Indian Motorcycle Racing and the Scout FTR750 captured its fourth sweep of the season at the OKC Mile held at Remington Park to remain undefeated through eight races. Jared Mees came-from-behind on the penultimate lap to pass Wrecking Crew teammate Brad Baker, who had directed a seemingly insurmountable lead during the main event. The victory was Meesā second straight, propelling him to 177 points and the overall AFT Twins lead. The Scout FTR750 and Indian Wrecking Crew were untouchable at the OKC Mile, from the heats through the main event. Each rider easily managed to win their respective heat, capturing top positions during semi runs, and outpacing the field in the main with the fourth place finisher 23 seconds off ...
Read More Big Mountain Run Video Wrapup
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A look at Big Mountain Run 8. What started as a great escape from the conventional motorcycle rally has quickly grown into a popular event. Riders from across the country all come to enjoy some of the most scenic mountain roads in America. Break away and enjoy some Hillbilly Hot Shoe, rad vintage bikes, tarp rides and mountain views. Advertisement
Read More Ride to Work Day Supported by Riders Across the Nation and Key Cities
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Today marks the 26th anniversary of āRide to Work Day,ā an annual national event that promotes the motorcycle as viable alternative for commuting to work. In many areas of the country, increased traffic and parking congestion problems are accompanied by deteriorating roads due to higher-than-ever numbers of cars on the road simply used for commuting short distances. For those who ride, using your motorcycle as an alternative to commute can help to alleviate traffic and congestion problems as well instill other public benefits. According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used every day for commuting, and only about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of ...
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