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Is Polaris Sniffing Up MV Agusta Tailpipe?

Rumor has it thatĀ PolarisĀ might be fixin' to buy upscale Italian motorcycle manufacturer, MV Agusta.Ā Italian newspaper Corriere Della Serra has aĀ story that links Polaris to MV Agusta. Polaris is a large corporation that has more than enough money to put MV Agusta back in business the proper way, should an agreement be reached. More on this rumor here.
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Legend Suspension Offers Demo Rides At Sturgis 76th This Summer

Legend Suspensions would like to invite everyone to the 76th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Legend Suspensions will be offering Demo Rides of their Legend REVO, Legend AERO and Legend AXEO suspensions at their manufacturing facility, located at 3461 Whitewood Service Road, Sturgis, SD 57785. Legend Suspensions will also be open to the public for product sales, service, and installations. Legend takes appointments via phone or email and walk-ins when availability allows. Legend Suspensions is open Monday through Thursday 7am to 4pm, year-round. For more information, to schedule an appointment, or for further details contact Legend Suspensions: 605-720-4202 ;Ā service@legendsuspensions.com; www.LegendSuspensions.com
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Hank Williams Jr. To Appear On NBC’s TODAY Show Wednesday, May 18

Hank Williams Jr. will light up morning television when he appears on NBCā€™s ā€œTodayā€ show with his daughter Holly Williams to talk about their ā€˜family traditionā€™ in the music business this Wednesday, May 18th. Hank Jr., who recently released his 37th studio album Itā€™s About Time, joins his daughter Holly for a sit-down interview and impromptu acoustic performance for Jennaā€™s ā€œFamily Businessā€ series. Hank Jr. invited the ā€œTodayā€ show to Nashville where he opened up about his new album Itā€™s About Time and the dynamics of his children, including his daughter Holly, pursuing their dreams in the music industry. The rowdy icon recently announced heā€™ll play CMA Music Festival this June and co-headline a special limited Summer tour with Chris ...
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The Diablo Brutale Means Mean Business!

Here's something a little different for today. At Bikernet, we can appreciate all kinds of motorcycles. Here's one project that got out attention. Pirelli and MV Agusta have been working together for several decades, including since 2011 when the historic Italian motorcycle manufacturer decided to rely on the brand of the elongated ā€œPā€ symbol to equip all of its models. Pirelli and MV Agusta are both well known brandsĀ thatĀ combine maximum sportiveness and innovation. On one hand, the last technological evolution of the DIABLOā„¢ range, the DIABLO ROSSOā„¢ III, which is Pirelliā€™s newest supersport tire, born from the track to the road, redefining the concept of sports riding and taking it to a new level. Its strong points are sports handling, ...
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Willie Nelson Will Kick Off 2016 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Festival

So many of musicā€™s greatest legends have come and gone. In the world of country music, renegades who played by their own rules like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard have all left a wave of musical memories in their wake. But one performer who dared to be different and led the movement is still entertaining and will be creating more magical memories at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. this August. Read more. Advertisement
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Krawiec Races V-Rod To Victory In Atlanta

The Harley-Davidson Screaminā€™ Eagle/Vance & Hines team remains undefeated on the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series as rider Ed Krawiec won the Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta. Krawiec rode a Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle to his second win of the season and the teamā€™s third in a row for the season. ā€œThe weather cooled down and we had great V-Rod conditions on Sunday,ā€ said Krawiec, who has now won 33 times in final-round appearances. ā€œWe had a good tune-up since Saturday, so we were focused on making chassis adjustments to keep the bike running as straight as possible down the track. This class is so tight right now making a ...
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Fork Compression Sockets For Indian Scout

JIMS is bringing their renowned specialty tools for American motorcycles to the popular Indian brand. JIMS new Fork Compression Sockets are designed to work on the new Indian Scout model. Socket No. 5802-1 works in conjunction with JIMS Fork Spring Compressor Tool No. 1776 and similar fork spring compressor tools. This allows for safe fork disassembly, without launching parts around the shop. Socket No. 5802-2 mates with the dampener cartridge, preventing rotation when installing or removing the bottom fork bolt. Both sockets are necessary when servicing forks on 2015-present Indian Scout models. JIMS improved on the OEM tool, which had some fitment issues. As an added bonus, these sockets also work on 2017-present Victory Octane models. JIMS No. 5802 Fork ...
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Rumble In The Bronx

Police Confiscate Multiple Illegal Dirt Bikes, Arrest 2 In The Bronx. Patrol confiscated eight motorcycles ā€“ including Yamahas, Hondas and other vehicles. So far, the unit has gotten more than 40 illegal bikes off the street ā€“ some of them stolen or unregistered with no plates or insurance. Two bikers were also arrested and charged with reckless endangerment Sunday, after they were allegedly caught speeding through the streets of the Bronx. Source: CBS New York
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Reduced Reach Clutch Lever For Touring Bikes

SoftBrakesā€™ new Reduced Reach Clutch lever for 2014-Up touring bikes with hydraulic clutch is certain to enhance the ride experience for many touring and sport riders alike. The unique lever reduces reach 1ā€ less then stock, providing smoother, easier operation. A real convenience for riders with smaller hands. Reduced Reach Levers are available in polished $49.95, black $56.95 and chrome $64.95. All sales are on an exchange basis only. Call direct at 208-561-5031 or catch them on the Web at www.softbrake.com.
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Friday Nightā€™s True American Heroes Auction Features Customized ā€œKR Replicaā€ Yamaha Bolt C-Spec Motorcycle

Tonight, the True American Heroes Benefit Auction will be held at Kenny Robertsā€™ legendary ranch in Modesto, California. The Auction is part of the Fifth Annual True American Heroes Weekend, a fundraising event sponsored by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., which benefits ā€œWelcome Home Heroesā€ and the Cpl. Michael D. Anderson Jr. Memorial Foundation. The True American Heroes Weekend is co-sponsored by Wells Fargo. The featured item at the Auction is a brand-new Bolt C-Spec motorcycle donated by Yamaha. The Bolt C-Spec has been expertly transformed into a one-of-a-kind, fully street-legal Kenny Roberts flat-tracker tribute bike by Team Roberts, Jeff Palhegyi Design, and Roland Sands Design, with additional assistance provided by Ɩhlins USA, Motion Pro, Vance & Hines, Saddlemen, Two Brothers ...
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