The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2016
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From pioneers and innovators to customizers and dealers, the 2016 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame represent every aspect of what makes motorcycling great. The Museum was chartered back in 2001 to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. Arguably the most diverse -and deserving - group ever inducted into the Hall of Fame, the Class of 2016 will be honored during the annual Rally onĀ August 10, 2016. "The Hall of Fame's mission is to honor those who have made a positive and significant impact on the sport and lifestyle," explains Tigra Tsujikawa, Marketing & Development Director for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. "It honors ...
Read More Bikernet Road Stories: French Quarter Fiberglass
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B.B. St. Roman's house on Burgundy St. in the French Quarter of New Orleans was just as Iād left it last winter, and her welcome just as warm. But I was running late. Some months past, an audio documentary company called āEverything Is Storiesā had contacted me for an interview and it was ultimately decided we'd meet here. I'd told Mike that, with B.B.'s fascinating history and the fact that she's now the city's surrogate Mother Teresa, he might also wanna grab an interview with her while in town. Upon hearing my description of this eccentric woman he'd readily agreed. Tomorrow the interviewing process would begin. The following morning it was at house rented for three days that we met ...
Read More New Parts and Gear for Spring From J&P Cycles
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With Spring so close, now is the time to take advantage of the great deals at J&P Cycles! Pauly takes a look at an old school helmet, a leather vest, 3" slip-on exhausts and even a trailer hitch! These products and more are all available at jpcycles.com. Hit the banner below the video to visit J&P Cycles. Advertisement
Read More Morris Magneto Owner Crashed
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We're not sure what happened yet, but Dave Shaw went down on his old Softail Saturday night while rolling off the 405 Freeway onto the 10 heading toward Santa Monica, California. He has a concussion and is in the California Medical Center in Santa Monica. He's stable, but they plan to keep an eye on him for a couple more days. No broken bones, and I was told glowing reports about his voluptuous Swedish nurse. We will keep you posted. Dave was riding with the notorious Ben Kudon and Kelly Dube. They are being sought for questioning. āBandit
Read More Limited Edition Jack Danielās Indian Springfield And Chief Vintage Sell Out In One Day
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Indian Motorcycle tells us that that the entire production run of the Limited Edition Jack Danielās Indian Springfield and Indian Chief Vintage motorcycle models was sold in just one day. The individually numbered motorcycles ā the first-ever production vehicles to feature Jack Danielās livery ā became available for purchase on March 4. Created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery, which was registered in 1866, these special models were produced in extremely limited numbers that did not exceed 150 total units. Of the 149 units sold, 97 were purchased by customers in the U.S. and 38 found a home with international customers. The final unsold unit, #1 of the limited edition series, an Indian Chief Vintage version ...
Read More BIKE WEEK ACTION BIKERNET NEWS for March 3, 2016
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Hey, Interesting week in paradise. Itās warming, the girls look better in skimpier clothes. Daytona action is in full swing. Life is nuts and hauling ass. Iām going to dive into the news while pondering my next move. Weāre shooting a promo reel for the new Bike-Build-off series in our vast and unrelenting Bikernet Nerve Center Intergalactic Headquarters, Ivory Tower, this weekend. The executive producer is of course the magnanimous Chopper King, Hugh King from the vast empire of Chili Rellenos with his loyal subjects, the Jalapenos. Should be interesting. - Click here for moreĀ non-stop haps from Indian, Harley, Lowbrow, JIMS, Daytona, Flat Tracks, Sturgis, you name it... in the Bikernet Weekly News.
Read More Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Team Welcomes Two New Talents
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Brad Baker Brad Baker and Davis Fisher will join he Harley-Davidson Screaminā Eagle Factory Team for this year's AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. Baker and Davis, both young, hard-charging and hungry for victory, will compete in all GNC1 Twins races, beginning with the Circuit of the Americas half-mile in Austin, Texas, on April 9. āThis will be the first season since 2006 that the Harley-Davidson Factory Team has fielded two riders,ā said Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Kris Schoonover. āWe are excited to have the opportunity to bring an emerging talent like Davis Fisher up to the GNC1 series to ride alongside a proven champion in Brad Baker.ā Brad āThe Bulletā Baker, the 2013 AMA ...
Read More Kuryakyn Spark Plug Fillers For Victory
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The all-new Spark Plug Fillers from Kuryakyn eliminate the visible void on the left side of all Victory 100- and 106-cubic-inch powerplants. Named to Powersports Business magazineās 2016 list of āNifty 50ā award winners, the Spark Plug Fillers pick up where the factory left off by converting the upper cylinder heads into clean, completely finned jugs. Kuryakyn Spark Plug Fillers are cast from quality aluminum and utilize a unique single-screw, wedge-compression install. The result is an uncluttered, hardware-free appearance that seamlessly complements the cylinder heads. A smooth black powder-coated finish provides depth, while polished outer edges mimic the factory fins for a unified transformation that takes only minutes. Kuryakyn Spark Plug Fillers are a must-have upgrade for all ā06-ā16 Victory ...
Read More Breaking News ā Indian’s New Springfield Is A No-Nonsense Touring Machine
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Indian Motorcycle has just released details on its new 2016 Indian Springfield. Named after the birthplace of Indian Motorcycle, the Springfield was designed to offer classic styling blended with modern technology. In short, it's here to deliver a healthy mix of touring comfort and urban versatility. Read more.
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