The editor of IronWorks Magazine announce a new title that’s really an old title: Iron Trader News. This was the name that founding editor Dennis Stemp gave the original publication back in 1989, and it’s the name that started it all. Iron Trader News was the springboard for IronWorks, a biker magazine in a classy package that insisted on quality images, spunky layout, reliable information and concise, intelligent writing. Over 24 years those pages brought respect to biker rags at large and produced the industry wide identity of “an IronWorks Bike.” We can’t turn back the clock but we can go back to pursuing motorcycle riding and wrenching the way we did then: with spirit, instinct, drive, intent, and authentic ...

Bikernet got to test ride all three 2014 Indian Motorcycles this years and so can you. All you have to do is sign up here. Enjoy the ride!   Advertisement

From an elite slate of highly qualified candidates, Motorcycle Industry Council members recently elected Steve Menneto, Larry Little and Sarah Schilke to each serve two-year terms on the MIC Board of Directors. A leader in the powersports industry for nearly 20 years, Menneto was the driving force behind the successful New York dealership, Menneto Powersports. He has also held multiple positions with Polaris, including Director of North America Sales and General Manager of Victory Motorcycles. Currently, Menneto is Polaris’ Vice President, Motorcycles, and leads the return of the Indian Motorcycles brand. This year marks Menneto’s first term on the MIC Board. As Vice President and General Manager, Motorcycle Group for Marketplace Events, Little recently spearheaded the start-up and successful launch ...

  The Latest News and Stories brought to you monthly by Shorai Lithium Batteries. First off we would like to thank all of our loyal customers and fans for a great 2013. Going into 2014 we will have a few changes in pricing, and our warranty. First, the LFX36L3 and LFX36A3 will have a price drop, the MSRP for each battery will now be $329.95. Second, going into 2014 we are extending our warranty to three years with the first year being a free replacement. This change will apply to all previous purchases. Month                Discount 1~12                                100% 13~24 ...

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Barnett, the industry leader in control cables, offers a full line of stock length and custom length cables for all Harley Davidson and Victory models. Barnett also specializes in custom length and “one-off” cables for any handlebar conversion or custom bike application. Four different casing types are available- Traditional Black Vinyl, Classic Stainless braid, Platinum Series bright silver plated braid and Stealth Series black on black (HD only). All braided cables feature a protective clear coating that is guaranteed not to discolor from sun exposure. All 1987 & later Harley Davidson clutch cables and Victory clutch cables come standard with “High Efficiency” nylon coated and silicone lubed inner wire for an extremely smooth pull and reduced lever effort. All cable ...

Portland-based photographer Lanakila MacNaughton created the Women's Motorcycle Exhibition of her photos "to document the new wave of modern female motorcyclists." It's currently on view at the Riverside Art Museum near Los Angeles. To me, MacNaughton's photos have a timeless quality to them, depicting women who are basking in the thrill and freedom of the ride. You can see many of the images online: The Women's Motorcycle Exhibition

The Harley Sportster has been an American motorcycling icon since 1957. Around 50,000 are built every year, taking up a fifth of the Milwaukee factory’s production capacity. Not surprisingly, quite a few XLs have found their way into custom shops. They’ve been turned into choppers, bobbers, café racers and trackers. And although most Sportster owners use their bikes for cruising and bar hopping these days, there’s a solid racing history behind the name, grounded in the US dirt track scene. Setting the choppers aside for the moment, our friends at Bike EXIF have picked out the best recent customs from well-established builders in the USA. See them all here.

    IMS/Ultimate Builder Show -- Detroit, Mi. Text and Photos by Jeff Najar Ahh Detroit in the wintertime. The roads were so bad a 20 minute ride from the airport took one and a half hours. The weather was so crazy, it included thunder snow. So you would think that the Progressive International Motorcycle Show would be a ghost town… Nope. It was packed and the enthusiasts really liked the outstanding diversity of the custom bikes in the show. To get your bike into the show, logon to http://custombikeshows.com/. All participating builders took home a J&P t-shirt and helmet bag. People’s Choice winner in Detroit was “Bone Dragger” from Keith Lafer of Classic and Exotic, who won a Bell ...

More than 7,000 people entered the Easyriders show, and vendors and customers alike marveled at the diversity and evolution of the region's motorcycling scene The arena was full of attendees in black clothes, denim, leather and patches. Some were accompanied by other leather-clad members of their motorcycle club. Others were accompanied by strollers. But everyone at the Easyriders Bike Show Tour, which made its first stop Saturday at the Anaheim Convention Center this year, had the opportunity to marvel at customized motorcycles while getting a taste of Southern California’s motorcycle culture. More than 7,000 people entered the all-day show where they could view nearly 200 customized bikes; shop for motorcycle parts, clothing and accessories from more than 100 exhibitors; and ...