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Zach Ness, grandson of motorcycle legend Arlen Ness, now carries the torch of the family empire. Even though bikes are in his blood, Ness is out to distinguish himself as a builder in his own right. National Geographic Channel head out on the highway with Ness and his crew in the new series Let It Ride, premiering Wednesday, August 14, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Ness and his crew are driven to build the best. They’re on a mission to break new ground in the custom motorcycle world. Sparks will fly, wrenches will turn, bets will be won and lost, and pranks will be dropped on the poor and unsuspecting. But most of all, Ness and the guys will create amazing ...

  Bandit's racing history dictates that their clutches are the standard by which all others are judged! Bandit Sportsman Superclutches for '90 and later Big Twins features legendary Bandit durability that drops right into the stock clutch shell and requires only minor outer cover modifications. More than double the clutch plate surface area than stock allows this clutch to hold power in the highest output applications; six coil pressure springs have a lighter lever pull and allow infinite adjustment to tailor the clutch to your bike. Click below to visit the Zippers website and see more of their performance products. Advertisement

Hey Guys, It's Bonneville time and we're seeking sponsors to help us race. In Feb. 2012 our Raycer project was a soap stone drawing on R/T Performance, Rick Tedder’s shop floor in Salem, Oregon. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2013. We now have a 98% completed 124-inch turbocharged project, with tune and Dyno time scheduled next week. With the running of the 10th annual BUB Speed Trials commencing the 24th, we're scrambling like a team on a mission with the starting line in the crosshairs. Many thanks to our current Sponsors: 5-Ball Racing Team/Bikernet would like to add your name to the rapidly growing list of sponsors on board today. Thanks to Colorado Customs, Marc Susman. Paul Kittrell of Lyndall Racing Brakes, Keith Ball, Bikernet.com.... ...

  Sturgis 2013 Roundup Report - the Inside Scoop, Bikernet Reporter Sums Up The Week Photos and text by Prince Najar  I excitedly rolled into Sturgis on Tuesday night and immediately checked out the parade down Main Street. I didn't bat an eye, but headed to the Buffalo Chip to hang out with thousands of bikers making their way to the nightly campground concerts. My mission was to meet up with Dar Holdsworth of Brass Balls Bobbers to find out his great secret. Once there, I found a few others hanging with Dar including Chris Maida of American Iron, Cyril Huze, Chris Callen of Cycle Source, Penny Osiecki, Bean’re “The Mayor of Fun” and Marilyn Stemp of IronWorks to name a ...

Zero Motorcycles is recalling 268 model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. The front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possible fracture. If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall is expected to begin mid-August 2013.   Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.

Allstate Insurance Company just announced the newest initiative under its Rider Protection Project portfolio – a series of programs all focused on making the roads a safer place to ride. The Allstate Good Ride Grant contest will award a combined total of $25,000* to contest winners with the best ideas for advancing motorcycle safety and awareness. Good Ride Grants join Rider Risk Map, Once is Never Enough (O.N.E.) and other rider advocacy initiatives, all part of Allstate’s commitment to protecting riders. Now through Aug. 31, 2013, contest applicants may submit their Good Ride Grant submissions through the designated tab on Allstate Motorcycle’s Facebook page (facebook.com/AllstateMotorcycle). Entries are welcome from anyone, including local governments, dealerships, rider clubs and individuals. “Riding a ...

  POST STURGIS SUNDAY POST FOR AUGUST 11, 2013 from Bandit, Rogue, Jim Waggaman, Ray Wheeler, Bruce Snyder, the intrepid reporters in Sturgis and the staff left behind. -  Sturgis is wrapping up to what appears to be one of the best ever for quite awhile, numbers are up, vendors are happy and the concerts, bike shows, judging and winners were amazing.  We have lots of goodies in the Sunday News, the Zach Ness new TV show, Jim's Weekend Kit, the 20th State to legalize marijuana for medical use, Easy Rider Actress, Karen Black passes away, BUB Speed trials, sponsorship needed for Ray Wheeler and the Raycebike, Kickstarter campaign to honor the art of Monte Moore, the Legends Ride in Sturgis ...

  Today is your last chance to demo the all-new 2014 Indian Motorcycle family during Sturgis. Stop by the Indian Motorcycle demo site at exit 30 off I-90 until 6 p.m. Advertisement