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Harley-Davidson’s New Flat Track Bike Is Ready To Kick Butt

Former AMA Grand National champions Kenny Coolbeth Jr. and Jake Johnson as well as young flat-track star Brandon Robinson will all race the #XG750R in legendary H-D Flat Track Factory Team leathers in 2017. Here's what the bike looks like!
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Industry News ā€” Brenda Vasknetz and Tammy Bohn Join the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Team

Experienced motorcycle rally event specialists Brenda Vasknetz and Tammy Bohn are now part ofĀ the Sturgis Buffalo Chip team. Brenda Vasknetz will serve as the Buffalo Chipā€™s Brand Alliance Manager, working closely with Sponsorship Director Lon Nordbye. Vasknetz, formerly the Sturgis Rally & Events Director, served the City of Sturgis for the past 27 years. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip also recently welcomed motorsports, firearms and sponsorship expert Tammy Bohn. Bohn will be under contract to assist the Buffalo Chipā€™s sponsorship team, working to develop strategic partnerships and promote the Chipā€™s numerous assets to motorsports and related industries. ā€œWe are thrilled to have both Brenda and Tammy on our team. They bring a great deal of expertise in the rally, motorsports and ...
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See Harley-Davidson’s XG750R Flat Tracker Bikes At Events in 2017

The liquid-cooled Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle will be the only bike raced by the Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Racing Team in 2017. The new flat-tracker will replace the Harley-Davidson XR750. The Harley-Davidson Factory Team will contest the 2017 American Flat Track (ATF) racing series and ESPNā€™s X Games Minneapolis Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing event exclusively aboard the XG750R bikes. The racing season opens during Daytona Bike Week at the March 16 ATF Daytona TT on a new circuit featuring a jump to be constructed inside Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. ā€œThere is extraordinary energy building behind the new American Flat Track series and after decades of XR750 dominance, itā€™s time to bring a new level of performance and technology ...
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EBR Motorcycles To Wind Down Productionā€”Another American Manufacturer Rides Off Into the Sunset

This is not good news and as supporters of American motorcycle manufacturers, we can't help but see that the writing is on the wall. This looks like the end for the legendary rogue manufacturer that brought so much to our industry. In a press communication released today, EBR MotorcyclesĀ announced itĀ will begin a wind down of production operations commencing next week. EBR will continue to honor warranties and provide technical and parts support to current dealers and riders who bought motorcycles manufactured by EBR. The release also states that EBR will continue to review strategic alternatives with interested investors regarding production operations. The decision was a tough one for EBR as it has been solely focused on the growth and building ...
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V-TWIN EXPO BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for January 26th, 2017

  Hey, Exciting times all around, to say the least. Tomorrow heading to the V-Twin show in Cincinnati to shake up the industry regarding EPA regs. A few months ago we asked the question: What If all of transportation had but a 13 percent impact on CO2? Is that a 13 percent impact on Global Warming or Climate Change? The answer is no! Itā€™s way smaller than that. So why would our own government beat on us so hard. Anyway, the Dealers at the V-Twin show will find out when we show them the documentary, ā€œClimate Hustleā€ at 1:00 in the convention center. Then weā€™ll discuss strategies for freedom. Letā€™s hit the news. Click here to read the news. We ...
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South Dakota Tourism Awards Sturgis Buffalo Chip Excellence in Tourism Innovation Award

Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels and Secretary of Tourism Jim Hagen delivered an impressive list of accomplishments during the South Dakota Governorā€™s Conference on Tourism Awards Night Gala January 19 before presenting the Buffalo Chip with the prestigious Excellence in Tourism Innovation award. This annual award honors an industry partner for its innovative thinking in marketing or special promotion. For 36 consecutive years, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip has been marketing and promoting the Buffalo Chip, South Dakota and the motorcycle rally as a destination to bring more people to the State of South Dakota each year. During his acceptance speech, Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff stated that tourists from over 22 countries and all 50 states visit the greater State of ...
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A New Practical Design On The Age-Old Motorcycle Jacket

Clever tactical pockets make it easy to travel light and stay organized in the new Men's Synthesis Pocket System Leather Jacket (P/N 98118-17VM, from $475.00*) from the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes Collection.     This mid-weight cowhide motorcycle jacket features two large exterior pockets which unzip to reveal a total of six additional pockets, including two waterproof phone pockets. Unzip the jacket to discover two horizontal and two zipper vertical interior pockets as well. From keys to wallet, phone to gloves, small essentials stay in place. Two front vertical vents and two back exit vents let the rider control airflow for warm-weather comfort. This jacket also features body armor pockets at elbows and shoulders (body armor sold separately) and light padding at ...
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These Adjustable Floorboards Also Move Sideways To Make Room For Custom Exhaust Systems

These rider-friendly floorboardsĀ feature aĀ unique profile to provide extendedĀ room and comfort for rider and passenger. The boards which feature a non-skid rubber cushioning inserts are also adjustable side to side. This is a unique way that will allowĀ you toĀ adjust the floor boards to fit with your custom exhaust system. Additionally the GMA boards have a replaceable skid button on the bottom, so you wonā€™t tear up your floor boards while laying it into corners. Each board is CNC machined from a solid block of 6061 billet aluminum and finished in chrome or black anodize. Chrome board kits, part number GMA-FB-200CK, shown here complete with brake pedal cover retail for $632.50. Available from BDL/GMA dealers worldwide, FAX orders to 714 693-1616, buy ...
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American Farmer builds a Trike, 1948

Custom Culture came alive during shortage of car manufacturing in the post-war 1940s. Frank Mayes' Trike 700cc 1948 ~ This one-off reverse trike was built by Frank Mayes from Fayetteville, Arkansas. The car had front-wheel drive and brakes and rear-wheel steering. Imagine driving with a speed of 55 mph on fixed front-wheels. Read the Article and See the Patent Application. Only at Trikes.bikernet.com
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Threesome Report 20-Jan Trikes.bikernet.com

Threesome Report 20-Jan : Make American Trikes Great Again Campagna Motors now in USA and you can own the company. Polaris Slingshot to participate in Race of Champions at Miami, Florida. Ural's 2016 models on discounted sale. Uniformed forces of USA get flat discounts on Indian Motorcycles. Resident Hippie - Raymond Hamilton is back and actually sober which is worse. CLICK TO READ ONLY AT Trikes.bikernet.com Stay tuned for second episode of Ural Phenomenon on http://Trikes.Bikernet.com Yours truly, Ujjwal Dey.
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