Sitting alone at my steaming computer at midnight slamming keys like the Hell on Wheels crew with sledgehammers against railroad spikes in the 1880s. I was pissed, when the phone rang and a gravely voice from far away started to drill questions into me. “Where’s Atomic Bob?” the voice coughed. “How the hell would I know?” I said and sipped whiskey. “Who the hell is this?" “This is detective Rancid Dung,” he said. “Where’s Bob?” I hung up as if it was another Chinese telemarketing team disturbing my Wa at all hours trying to give me a free trip to Vegas, if I spent my lifesavings on a monthly carpet cleaning contract. Atomic Bob sizzled in a hot prison cell ...

Gettysburg Bike Week kicked off Thursday, July 7, 2016, and ran through Sunday, July 10. "Turn-out exceeded expectations, which were high to begin with," said Kelly Shue, GBW event coordinator, "and the weather was fantastic for virtually the entire week." Bike builders battled for the Biker Build-Off Championship, with Tom Keefer, Jr., of Franklin Church Choppers taking home top honors with a 74" Custom Cutdown Flathead. The Cycle Source Ride-In Bike Show was a total spectacle, featuring ten classes, including Best Sportster, Big Twin, Bagger, Chopper, Bobber, Asian Import, Euro Import, Antique, Panhead and Knucklehead with the Best Of Show winner being a classic 1978 Shovelhead Chopper owned by Jack Deagazio. And rally goers had to don sunglasses to protect ...

Indian Motorcycle is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures. Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or ...

Already a Sturgis Museum Hall of Fame member circa 1992, Arlen Ness was a unanimous choice to receive the first Lifetime Achievement honors. "Arlen truly is the 'Godfather' of the custom bike movement," says Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall Of Fame Executive Director Myrick Robbins. "No one has done more to influence the look of what a custom motorcycle is." Victory Motorcycles also recognizes Arlen's achievements and is honored to be part of the induction ceremonies this year. "Victory Motorcycles has worked with Arlen Ness for many years now," says Rod Krois, General Manager of Victory Motorcycles. "Early on the designers and he helped to create the now iconic Arlen Ness editions of several different models. Arlen has always been ...

The 2016 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show on Saturday July 23rd continues its now 25-year tradition as the premier outdoor streetbike event in America as we rock the legendary biker hangout and party zone: the Sagebrush Cantina in beautiful downtown Calabasas, California. Featured as always are many of the world's top Celebrity Custom Bike Builders competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship, selected Vendors and Exhibitors, Calendar Girl Music live performances. Top Builders and Cool New Customs to premier at the 2016 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show at the Sagebrush Cantina. Past Show winning Calendar Builders confirmed to return with their latest builds include Russell Mitchell / Exile Cycle, Jim Giuffra / Aft Customs, Ron Simms / Ron Sims Customs, Chris Redpath ...

Rock, Rumble & Rebellion Kuryakyn customized motorcycle and matching Epiphone guitar classically represent 35 years of Buffalo Chip history, and the new owner will be treated like a rock star for life. The stunning Rock, Rumble & Rebellion Kuryakyn customized motorcycle and matching Epiphone guitar created to commemorate SturgisBuffalo Chip’s 35th anniversary have been packaged with a never before offered VIP pass for life. Read more.   Advertisement

Under the pen name Scooter Tramp Scotty, I've been writing for several publications, both printed and online, for years. These true motorcycle drifter adventure stories offer a unique niche and have gained me a large following that continues to grow. Once a story has been published in print, I then pass it along to Bikernet, and eventually a few smaller publications as well. Although monthly now, I started in the mid '90s by putting out only an occasional piece that generally saw print in Easyriders magazine—for there were no online mags back then. So later, when Keith asked me for material to be used in bikernet.com, I didn't take this new-age computer crap too seriously. Real magazines, I figured, were ...

New from Barnett is the Scorpion "Complete" Clutch Assemblies for 2007-16 Harley Davidson Big Twins. It includes your choice of a Scorpion low-profile lock-up clutch or non-lock-up clutch and Barnett's new 'bolt-on' billet clutch basket. Superior in quality and durability compared to the stock basket, this basket simply bolts on to your existing ring/primary gear. With the durability of the CNC precision machined billet basket and the proven performance of the Scorpion high HP/TQ capacity clutch, this is the ultimate clutch assembly for your Big Twin! These kits come assembled with the bearing included and installed. Hydraulic versions are also available. This product is made in-house and in the USA. To order, contact you dealer or hit the banner below. MSRP: $949- ...

Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Names Motorcyclist Governor Mike Pence as Running Mate WASHINGTON, DC – Speculation on who would be Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s possible Vice-President pick grew to a fever pitch this week. All eyes were on Indiana when candidate Donald Trump made a pair of visits to the Hoosier state earlier in the week. The first was a standard fundraiser but the second event was a rally where inquiring minds waited for a possible announcement of Trump’s Vice-Presidential pick. They were rewarded on Friday when it was announced via twitter that Governor Mike Pence would indeed round out the Republican presidential ticket. Speculation on Governor Pence as a running mate grew as rumors of a series of ...

Hey, There’s a secret. Another challenging week on the home front. I was told by the city to call for an inspection and they would arrive within 24 hours. I called on Monday. No one has called or come over, yet. Now, I could look at this from several perspectives. The Secret tells us to look at it from the absolutely best overall perspective. It’s all good and the inspector will come at just the right time for the most wonderful results and we will live happily ever after. We’ve had several visitors staying over at the headquarters also this week. One is an extremely well educated and talented woman who has be fighting depression for sometime, severe depression. She ...