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Helibars Adjustable Handlebar Riser Bridge

  Just Released: HeliBars® Tour Performance Adjustable Handlebar Riser Bridge  for Yamaha FJR1300 Motorcycles    CORNISH, Maine (August 2, 2013) -- HeliBars® today introduced a three-position Tour Performance Handlebar Riser Bridge for Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycles that increases comfort, decreases upper-body fatigue and helps improve bike control.   The riser is a 1-inch thick, omega-shaped aluminum mount plate that easily bolts to the FJR's top triple clamp without permanent modifications. Its trio of handlebar-mounting positions raises the bars 1 inch higher, brings them up to 3 inches closer riders and makes them up to 3 inches wider. Their optimized offset also permits rotational adjustment.   These changes allow more natural seating positions for bodies of various torso and arm lengths to ...
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Wheelies Taken to Another Level by Gary Koz Mraz

Truth is I have never pulled a serious wheelie on any of my Harleys. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to, and when I ran across Unknown Industries 13th Level DVD, I was hangin off the edge of my seat. Oh man, these dudes are crazy! Enter Buddy Suttle and Nick Leonetti, these are big guys on 670lb Dynas.  Pulling almost vertical wheelies, radical burnouts and wild stunts on Harley Davidsons.  Unknown Industries 13th Level
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You Too Can Ride A 2014 Indian Motorcycle At The Sturgis Rally

Last night, Bikernet (along the rest of the world) looked on as Indian Motorcycle ushered a new era in American motorcycle history in Downtown Sturgis, on the grounds of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall Of Fame. The much-anticipated return of the Chief played out in front of a dense and enthusiastic crowd that had gathered for the momentous event. Entertainment was provided by a rock band, opening for of soulful rendition of the national anthem played by a talented trumpet player. Atop the museum building, on each side of the facade, curtains opened on a pair of red Indian motorcycles that appeared out of a cloud of smoke and the crowd went wild as a group of riders, all tied ...
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES THE ALL-NEW LINE OF 2014 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLES ā€“ CHOICE IN AMERICAN MOTORCYCLES HAS ARRIVED

STURGIS, SD— August 3, 2013 — Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced the highly anticipated details for the all-new 2014 Indian® Chief® family of motorcycles.  Before thousands of motorcycling fans at the site of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame in downtown Sturgis at 9 p.m. Mountain Time on Saturday, August 3, Indian Motorcycle unveiled the three models that comprise the Indian Chief line up. The reveal ceremony and party signaled an inflection point in motorcycling history with the renewal of America’s oldest and most legendary brand. More will be revealed in the Sunday Post tomorrow. Hang on.
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SD Highway Patrol Officials Remind Drivers To Share The Road With Bikers

South Dakota Highway Patrol officials remind drivers to share the road with bikers. Motorcycle traffic has increased since early summer and likely will continue to be heavy through the end of August, Col. Craig Price, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol said. "We have already recorded eight fatal crashes involving motorcycles this year, Price said. "Rally time puts thousands more motorcycles on the highways, but if each of us pays attention to the road and to the other drivers and riders, we can have a fatality free rally.'' Riders can brush up on safety techniques and get a virtual look at many good motorcycle routes by visiting www.southdakotarides.com. The Highway Patrol reminds motorcyclists and motorists alike of the rules ...
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Take A Video Tour Of The Broken Spoke Campground

This year The Broken Spoke is pulling out all of the stops. We have partnered up with Live Nation to offer you concerts with big name national talent! You may buy day passes to see individual shows or buy a camping package which gets you free entry into all of our shows and full use of our resort facilities. Be part of the crowd, without being part of the crowded. The Broken Spoke campground is unlike any other at the Sturgis motorcycle rally. We have 600 acres of beautiful rolling fields with the mystical Bear Butte rising in the background to pitch your tent, park your RV or check into one of our air-conditioned cabins. All campers have full use ...
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The Chief Returns Today! See It Live!

Today is the day the #‎IndianChiefReturns The live coverage of the event will begin at 8 p.m. MDT and the bikes will be revealed around 10 p.m. MDT.  You can learn more here.
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NEW FICTION ON BIKERNET–COURTHOUSE RUN PART ONE

  The trusty Harley-Davidson FXR motorcycle sat waiting patiently, parked in its usual place in the center of the garage. It looked menacing in the sharp shadows, almost like a wolf, watching and studying it’s potential prey from a distance. The black paint and chrome glinted under a thin layer of dust.     This story by Karl Skanlan will curl your toes.
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BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPENS ON THE BLOG

    The Twenty and the One A well-worn one-dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty-dollar bill arrived at a Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation. The twenty-dollar bill reminisced about its travels all over the country. “I’ve had a pretty good life,” the twenty proclaimed. “Why I’ve been to Las Vegas and Atlantic City, the finest restaurants in New York, performances on Broadway and even a cruise to the Caribbean.” “Wow!” said the one-dollar bill. “You’ve really had an exciting life!” “So, tell me,” says the twenty, “where have you been throughout your lifetime?” The one dollar bill replies, “Oh, I’ve been to the ...
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2013 Ural Financing Available

  Retail Financing Available Now (US Only) It's still summer time. And then there will be beautiful fall. And then the very special Uralling in the snow!  Get out of the house and ride. 4.75% for qualifying customers and terms, disclaimers are on our website.   2013 Ural Model Comparison So for those of you who plan to purchase a 2013 model year Ural, the following may be very handy.  We've created a simple chart for a better understanding the differences between 2013 Ural sidecar models. This is a complete Ural sidecar comparison broken down by model and feature. We've done our best to detail the standard equipment included. A pdf of this 2013 Ural model comparison chart is also available for ...
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