Let me introduce you to the Evil Road Spirits. By Mistress Chris Have you ever noticed those little silver, brass or chrome bells that often hang from motorcycles? Ever wondered why bikers would hang a small bell on their bike? They certainly are not going to be able to hear the tiny ringing of the bell over the rumble of the exhaust! Have you ever experienced strange things happening to your bike? It won’t start, or your clutch suddenly needs adjusting, your timing is off, the gears are not shifting quite right, or loose wires keep appearing? Let me introduce you to the Evil Road Spirits.....   Click to read  

Germany is know for its wonderfully designed motorways without speed limits, but now you will need to pay for the privilege. At least, if you have a foreign registered vehicle. In line with its neighbors Switzerland and Austria, Germany will be selling an annual road tax sticker which all foreign cars must have in order to circulate on their Autobahn. You'll be able to buy the sticker at the borders or at foreign sales points like automobile clubs. The current price foreseen is €100 per car per year, but 'green' cars will get a discount. Luckily, motorcycles go for free! The new money-making scheme comes into effect the 1st of January 2016. But already many countries are protesting the new rule, ...

Like so many other motorcyclists, my Dad was directly responsible for getting me involved in motorcycling. But the sport gave us much more than just the fun of sharing a hobby…it gave us the opportunity to become “best friends.” Larry Barnes tells the story of an Indian Scout that's been in and out of the family for decades. Read more.  

After a hiatus of too many years, the Southern California Harley-Davidson Dealers Association has returned to Laughlin this year, by making the Tropicana Laughlin its host hotel. It’s too late to buy a room package through one of the dealer association’s 25 members, since they all went in a quick month due to unprecedented demand. But the fun is just beginning; non-stop biker activities will take place at the Tropicana from Thursday through Saturday, April 24 through 26. The Harley Davidson Motor Company has stepped up in a BIG way to showcase their 2014 product line including the exciting new Street 500 and 750 bikes. They are also bringing an expanded Demo Ride presence, so if you want to check ...

Polaris is canceling the 2014 American Victory Rally due to extensive transformation of manufacturing lines at the company’s Spirit Lake, Iowa facility, home of the Victory product line and annual rally.  “All of us at Victory are disappointed that we are unable to host the rally this year as we know our riders are passionate about their bikes and the opportunity to connect with each other, the Spirit Lake community and Victory employees at the annual rally,” said Marcy Bosch, committee chair, American Victory Rally. “We will be transforming our manufacturing lines this summer to keep up with the demands fueled by the continued enthusiasm for Victory bikes and our other products, which means we won’t be able to free ...

That's right, the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy is a national rider training program hosted by Harley-Davidson dealerships and conducted on an all-new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  “For years we’ve been delivering a life-changing, freedom-inspiring training experience,” said Angela Thundercloud, Harley-Davidson Rider Training Manager. “Now, we’re taking rider training to a new level by incorporating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that students will want to keep riding long after class is over.” its inception in 2000, Harley-Davidson’s rider training program has successfully trained more than 350,000 new riders with a premium Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)-approved rider training experience that guides students on their journey from the classroom to the street with an emphasis on building student confidence on their road to independence. The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy’s ...

I've always been a fan of diggers and of their proportions. I always felt that there's no platform better suited to turn a custom motorcycle into a piece of rolling jewelry. This is a perfect example of the idea. We'd like to see more of these great custom bikes. If you own one of these, drop us a line and we'll take a look at it. Advertisement

  Mutiny on the Harbor -- Bikernet Minions running WILD.   Its been a very interesting week, Bandit jumped ship, disposed of his cell phone in the harbor and left town. Is he escaping from the insanity of work, a busty redhead, or is he one step ahead of a federal indictment? The staff is clueless and we are all watching over our shoulder wondering if it will be a pissed off redhead or the Feds at the door in the middle of the night. But just because the big man decided to act like Casper the Ghost doesn't mean the Bikernet Minions haven't tried to pick up the slack. In between tearing Headquarters apart looking for a bottle of ...

    Do Helmets Reduce Head Injuries? Helmets and helmet laws are incredibly controversial and divisive. Navigating all the conflicting and sometimes unreliable and confusing studies on both sides of the debate can and will drive you crazy. CLICK to read.  

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, ZZ Top, are coming to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage on Wednesday, Aug. 6 "ZZ Top's songs are some of the most recognizable on the planet,” says Sturgis Buffalo Chip President, Rod Woodruff. “We are thrilled they asked us if they could perform at the Chip this year. Their fans are our fans, and nobody rocks the stage like they do.” The band has performed before millions of fans throughout North America and around the world, touting their iconic beards, cars, girls and that magic keychain. They’ve been known to show up to performances driving some of the world’s most exotic and beautiful machines--one year leading a parade down I-90 on the way ...