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Sons of Anarchy Stars to Help Celebrate J&P Cycles Three-Day 35th Anniversary Open House Rally

Each June, amongst the cornfields in Eastern Iowa, one of the largest two-day motorcycle events in the Midwest takes place. The small town of Anamosa, Iowa, with a population of approximately 5,500, is home to the J&P Cycles headquarters. The motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel retailer hosts the annual J&P Cycles Open House Rally. In commemoration of J&Pā€™s 35th anniversary, the rally is going to be a three-day extravaganza held June 27-29. Appearances by Sons of Anarchy stars Tommy Flanagan (who plays Filip ā€œChibsā€ Telford) and Ryan Hurst (who plays Harry ā€œOpieā€ Winston) at the 2013 event were such a hit, Telford is coming back and will be joined by Mark Boone Jr. (Bobby Munson). The 2013 two-day event held ...
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Coal Country ā€œCrudebakerā€ on IronWorks

This old Shovelhead was built the old way, in the owners garage/workshop. Thatā€™s because Black Diamond Cycles is a small operation out in the middle of the anthracite coal region of Eastern Pennsylvania. They like to keep their bikes simple with classic lines. See more of it here or hit the banner below to subcribe to IronWorks.   Advertisement
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FRIDAY THE 13TH ON BIKERNET, It's Blame Someone Else Day!

    There's one special day of the year when nothing is your fault ... and it's today. Yes, you read that right: September 13th is national Blame Someone Else Day, and it's a glorious time when you're not to blame for anything. According to legend (and the Internet), Anne Moeller of Clio, Michigan invented this day in 1982 when her alarm clock didnā€™t go off and she needed an excuse to explain her tardy arrival to work. Donā€™t believe me? Go ahead and blame someone else.   We'd like to help you celebrate this momentous occasion right now. Tell us what mistake or mishap you'd like to blame someone else for in the comments. We can't absolve you of ...
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Choppers, Bobbers and Custom Bikes – Thursday News for September 12, 2013.

  Hey, Was this week interesting or what. A brother encouraged over 800 riders, maybe 1000 to ride to Washington D.C. in protest of the Muslim 9/11 gathering. Thatā€™s what I call heart, and I wish like hell I was there standing next to Americans supporting America. Early this week some blog attacked Bikernet, which encouraged our team to look at everything we do and how we do it. We donā€™t profess to be the biggest whatever, and we are not a blog, generally. But now we will work harder on ours. Weā€™ve always been about content, entertainment, fun, sex, and custom motorcycles. We donā€™t want to be a gossip column. In fact, I know how tough it is to ...
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Versatile New Battery Analyzer from CTEK

From cars to lawn mowers to snowmobiles, CTEK's Battery Analyzer can quickly test and diagnose all types of 12V lead-acid batteries including Wet, Maintenance Free, Ca/Ca, Gel and AGM. Connecting and testing is easy, with no need to disconnect or remove the battery from the vehicle. Simply connect the battery clamps to the charging posts on the battery, select the battery type, and press the ā€œtestā€ button. The Battery Analyzer displays an easy-to-understand battery diagnosis which suggests a next course of action to remedy the issue, or if the battery needs to be replaced. The CTEK Battery Analyzer is the perfect tool for technicians to ensure that all of the vehicles they service have a battery that is in good ...
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AN EASY-TO-INSTALL CRUISE ASSIST FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS

So how did the Cruise-Mate come about? Necessity is the mother of invention and after years riding with an injury to his right hand, Tom Lane found he couldnā€™t hold the throttle open on his Harley for long periods of time without his right hand going numb. Having no luck finding aĀ suitableĀ solution in the aftermarket, Tom, a self-proclaimed lifelong gear head, decided to create a solution, and CruiseĀ­ Mate was born. READ FULL STORY  
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New Royal Enfield Continental GT Hits The Road

Royal Enfield has launched the Continental GT in the UK, unveiling it at the Ace Cafe, the place where the cafe racer tradition started and launching it at Brooklands Museum. The UK price of the Continental GT is £5200. The company calls the Royal Enfield Continental GT as the “fastest, lightest, most powerful Royal Enfield in production”. The Royal Enfield Continental GT is powered by a 535cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which produces 29.1 BHP of power at 5100 RPM and 44 Nm of torque at 4000 RPM. How do you like RE's new bike; a cool Café Racer. These CRs are hotter than ever and it's no surprise Royal Enfield now offers their version. The slick Continental GT features conventional ...
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Samson Exhaust 33ā€ Silver Bullet Fishtail Extensions

    Samson's 33” Silver Bullet Fishtail Extensions are loud proud and plundering the highways…. Samson Silver Bullet Fishtail Extensions easily slip on to stock headers. Free flowing improves horsepower and torque up to 20% or more throughout ride-able ranges. Classic style with amazingly aggressive and throaty tone. Available in Chrome and Sinister Black Ceramic finish combinations. Fits most Harley models. Features and Benefits Made in America with High Grade Materials 1 7/8" diameter x 33” long Bolts on to existing stock header pipes Designed to replace stock mufflers Sold as pair Produces up to 20% or More Horsepower and Torque Improves MPG Limited 1 year warranty Available in chrome and Sinister Black Ceramic (special request) MSRP-$349.95    You can even hear ...
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Riding Is So Much Fun That Even Celebs Do It

Yes, here's another paparazzi shot of an actor riding a motorcycle. This one is from Brit online gossip rag, Daily Mail and it shows actor and pretty boy Bradley Cooper. That's no big deal and it's no big news either, but as always, we got a chuckle at some of the comments or captions written by folks who, as is often the case, don't know which end of a motorcycle goes forward: Ready to ride: The actor and avid motorcycle collector made sure to don a helmet before he set off.
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Catch American Pickers' Frank Fritz At AIMExpo In Orlando, Florida

According to the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) Frank Fritz, one half of History’s popular television series “American Pickers” will be appearing at the inaugural event and hosting two exclusive presentation and meet & greet sessions. Fritz will be discussing the value of and his love for collectible and vintage motorcycles, as well as showcasing a portion of his personal collection on October 18-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. “American Pickers” is currently in its fifth season on History and tells the story of Fritz and his partner Mike Wolfe as they travel the country searching for or “picking” valuable antiques and collectibles. Fans of the show will know that Fritz has a deep love for ...
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