Months of hard work paid off for a group of Black Hills area high school students this weekend. The group, participating in the 2016 Buffalo Chip Challenge, earned two first place awards April 2 at the prestigious Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show in St. Paul, Minn. The student-built Buffalo Chip Challenge bikes, a fully customized 2016 Victory Cross Country and 2015 Indian Chief Classic each earned first place honors in the open class. The students competed against professional custom bike builders, which makes winning these awards an even more remarkable achievement. “Winning first place in competition against professionals was really exciting,” said Calvin Tohm, a junior from Spearfish Senior High School and member of Team Indian. “All of the ...

April is a busy month for motorcyclists in Arizona. Not only is the weather literally perfect for riding, but 2 of the biggest motorcycle events in the country are also scheduled for April in the beautiful state of Arizona. Arizona Bike Week kicks off on April 6th – 10th in Scottsdale and the Phoenix BikeFest kicks off on April 7th – April 10th in Phoenix. Law Tigers is proud to be a sponsor of both incredible motorcycle events this year. Continue reading. Advertisement

This is a tough one. We all have dreams, but dreams take resources. And of course, your resources need resources. Our Bikernet, 5-Ball Racing dream is to build the first streamlined trike, the Salt Torpedo. Several companies recognized the concept and stepped up, including JIMS machine, Paughco, MetalSport, Carl’s Speed Shop and BDL. We got moving. I tried to stay true to form with my new Indian Chief, with the 5-Ball Racing color scheme, handled by American Biker in Charleston, SC. Hell, Dennis Manning, who is working on his first book about Salt Flat Racing, saw the light and helped initiate a trike class through the European sanctioning body, FIM. “If you’re building a trike, we better have a class,” ...

Increased rear light output and elegant styling are just two of the attention-getting features packed into the new L.E.D. Rear Fender Strip Lights from Kuryakyn. Designed for ’14-’16 Indian Motorcycle models (except Scouts), these attractive and practical accents provide additional run-brake lighting to markedly enhance the motorcycle’s visibility from behind. L.E.D. Rear Fender Strip Lights hug the rear fender lines for a classic appearance on Indian models with or without saddlebags. Factory-matched chrome housings feature subtle grooved accents and smooth contours that flow with the stock fender and trim. Three red lenses per accent coordinate with the stock taillight lens, and each contain multiple ultra-bright L.E.D.s that function as added brake and full-time running lights. Made from durable chrome-plated ABS ...

Brass Balls Cycles (d/b/a Darwin Motorcycles) has entered a restructuring agreement with an Austin, TX based investment team in order to better service customers and generate long-term sustainable growth for the company. The deal, which includes a working capital loan with undisclosed terms will provide financial stability as well as the implementation of operational changes. Jason Havey, current COO of Onnit Labs, an internationally recognized health and wellness brand, has been appointed as CEO of Brass Balls Cycles. Founder Dar Holdsworth remains active in his role as president & chief designer. The two-time American Motorcycle Dealer (AMD) World Champion of Custom Bike Building (Production Manufacturer) winner plans to use the resources to maintain the company’s industry leading build quality, while ...

They're futuristic and outlandish, sometimes they are beautiful too. Enjoy the future today with Freeze HD's look at 5 exclusive and amazing motorcycles.

LINK HERE Bikernet Presents: Piers of the West Coast – Traveled on Two Wheels Downloadable Kindle Version Special Pricing - Only $1.99 for a limited time for BIKERNET READERS Special pricing only $1.99 for Bikernet Readers from Thursday March 30th through April 1st normally $24.95 in print.  The Kindle book version promotion will end April 6th. I visited 35 piers from San Diego to Santa Cruz on motorcycles. This picturesque travel book includes a little history, vintage and current photos and information from a rider’s perspective: ease of access, available parking, restaurants, nightlife, lodging accommodations and overall rider-friendly vibes and attitude.   As a Moto-journalist, I ride a lot of different bikes and just like each pier; every bike has its ...

Hey, Wow, There’s so much flying at us I can’t seem to focus. Let’s just jump into the news and see where it leads. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by Cycle Source Magazine, Iron Trader, and Chopper Town. - See more here. We have action from Le Pera, Samson, S&S, Arizona, Sturgis Truckers, Saddlemen, the MRF, FindItNow, LowBrow, TrailBlazers, and the Man.

The Lowbrow crew took a quick trip down to Texas hill country to check out this year's Giddy Up Vintage Chopper Show and have a little fun! The Giddy Up takes place in New Braunfels, TX, in-between Austin and San Antonio. With killer bikes on display, beautiful surroundings, great music, food, and people this is a show for everyone to enjoy! Giddy Up Show Coverage Get the lowdown from Lowbrow From the pre-party Friday night to the show on Saturday and camping that night along the scenic Gruene River, we've got it covered here in the Giddy Up Show Coverage from this past weekend.

According to Variety, Discovery Channel has ordered new motorcycle series “Sacred Steel” to air as part of its Motor Mondays line-up. Jason sitting on his bike. The new show will take viewers inside one of the world’s most exclusive and unusual bike clubs, which also produces custom-made high-end motorcycles and restores vintage classics. The series centers around Jason Wilson, who opened Sacred Steel Customs over a decade ago, and his team of fellow enthusiasts. The group honed their mechanical skills and founded Douche Larouche, now a full-fledged institution, complete with bylaws, regular meetings and chapters across the country and around the globe. Described as “the ultimate anti-bike gang – full of self-proclaimed ‘motorcycle dorks,'” club members range from fabricators and childhood ...