Girls Just Want to Have Fun
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Enjoy the camaraderie of other independent, self-reliant women. by Vicki Sanfelipo. Be the first to comment 'Rallies', 'Road Trips' and itās human nature to want to belong to a group of like-minded individuals. You see many such groups in the world of motorcycling. In 1985, when I started riding, there werenāt many female groups, and most of the male-dominated groups did not allow women to belong. Computers, social media and even cell phones werenāt prevalent, so most groups were in local communities. I was a tomboy at heart, so hanging out with the guys was never difficult for me, but I longed for opportunities to ride with other women and enjoy the camaraderie. I read every article I found ...
Read More Aeromach Meets Indian
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Paul Aiken Buys an Indian Classic and Goes to Work By Bandit with photos by Wrench. A few years ago Paul Aiken, out of Charlotte needed something to do. He loved motorcycles, was a machinist, and had a creative nature, so he bought a very small parts company called Aeromach. Paulās shop was akin to Geppettoās workshop in a storybook. It was dinky, but now contains two state of the art CNC machines, and Paul never lets them rest. The first one started cranking out billet mirrors, and youāre normal line of accessories, grips, pegs, levers, risers, etc. But Paul isnāt the kinda guy who sits around, plus he loves to ride. He went through four different Victory motorcycles, riding ...
Read More PRE-STURGIS ROLL-OUT THURSDAY NEWS FOR JULY 24, 2014
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Sturgis Action, FXR shows, Ultimate Builder Growing, Bad Legislation, No Immigration PolicyāThey Can't Handle It, New Products, CV Carbs, H-D Sales Forecast, Indian going to Bonneville, Jack Daniels at Vegas Bikefest and so much more. By Bandit, Krash Kranzler, Bob T. Jim Waggaman, Rogue, Mistress Chris, and the rest of the Bikernet Crew CLICK here to read....
Read More Brotherhood Around The World
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2007 Firefighter Harley Ultra travels from Texas to Serbia for Brotherhood. By Wild Bill. In May of 2012 even though it was very chilly at 5 AM I was riding my ā07 Firefighter Harley Ultra to work for a typical 24 hour shift. The cold ride to work was worth it for the beautiful ride home after shift! During training that day I was very significantly injured ā retired on permanent disability from on the job injury ā and had to be brought home by ambulance. Long story short, I was robbed of my ability to ride, at least at that time and certainly not atop a heavy Ultra. As a result my bike sat outside for some time ...
Read More Gettysburg Bike Week, 2014
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Rocking the Battlefields. Thursday night Tesla rocked the battlefields in Gettysburg. Following an excellent day of riding and visiting the band played for over an hour without a break. Jeff Keith can belt out the songs and was truly excited to be at the rally. His energy is contagious and he really lights up the stage. The bands that are lined up for the event will provide some great music. CLICK here to read....
Read More TC Bros Choppers' Steel Fenders
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TC Bros Choppers' 6.25ā wide spun steel rear motorcycle fenders are made in the USA. Spun from 13GA (.090ā thick) premium American steel, these are heavy duty and built to last. Parallel sidewalls make for easy mounting to sissy bars or fender struts! 27.5ā inside diameter fits 16ā tires perfectly, and 6.25ā inside width accommodates up to a 140 series tire. Works perfectly with vintage style 16ā tire sizes such as 5.00x16, MT90-16, 5.10 x 16, etc. Also looks good on OEM style tires such as 130/90-16, 140/90-16, etc. TC Bros. Choppers Phone: 419-265-9399 sales@tcbroschoppers.com www.tcbroschoppers.com
Read More What We Know About The Polaris Slingshot
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Polaris Industriesā upcoming three-wheeler, the Slingshot will be a game changer for the world of three wheels. The final product remains quite a mystery, and no official bona-fide specs have been dug up about the trike but that hasnāt stopped the rumor mill from churning, and there seem to be a few safe bets about the new toy. - See more at: READ FULL STORY
Read More Ride Free, Kiwi Ross
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We're relaying here a message from 'Kiwi' Mike Thomas, posted today on the Kiwi Indian Facebook page. If you're familiar with the motorcycle industry and have attended events, you will probably know about Kiwi Indian and what a great bunch of people they are. We're gutted to learn that Mike Thomas' son Ross has passed on. Our most sincere condolences go out to the Thomas family. Kiwi Family, Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our 20 year old son, āKiwi Rossā. He was involved in a motorcycle accident last night. He was wearing his helmet, but unfortunately did not survive. Please allow our family time to grieve and some privacy at this time. Thank you for ...
Read More Harley-Davidson Publishes 2014 Second Quarter Financials
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Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) second-quarter 2014 diluted earnings per share of $1.62 grew 33.9 percent on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. Second-quarter net income was $354.2 million on consolidated revenue of $2.00 billion, compared to net income of $271.7 million in the year-ago period on consolidated revenue of $1.79 billion. Through six months, Harley-Davidson 2014 net income was $620.1 million on consolidated revenue of $3.73 billion, compared to six-month 2013 net income of $495.9 million on consolidated revenue of $3.37 billion. Six-month 2014 diluted earnings per share were $2.82, up 28.2 percent from EPS of $2.20 in the year-ago period. āHarley-Davidsonās second-quarter results reflect the financial strength of the Company and ...
Read More Avon Makes A Tire For Trikes
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Specially designed for Trikes, the new Avon Cobra Trike, 130/70R18 63V (front) says it hasĀ the perfect choice for theĀ increasingly popular three-wheel motorcycle option. Made with the exceptional technology that has gone into the development of the other Cobra products in the line, the new Cobra Trike tire offers a flatter lean profile for longer wear, better handling and stability. āOur customers having been asking for a Trike tire for some time, so weāve developed the new Cobra Trike to meet the needs of this growing group of enthusiasts,ā stated Ken Warner, VP of Marketing, Avon Tyres. āWe want to make sure weāve got the right products for our customers to meet the evolving vehicle landscape. This tire is our next ...
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