A word of warning to our readers in India, from your friend at Bikernet... Delhi traffic police on Tuesday warned of strict action against those found performing stunts on motorbikes.   "The incidences of performing stunts by motorcycle riders are illegal, so Delhi Police will initiate criminal action against any person indulging in such nuisance and aggressive behaviour," Anil Shukla, additional commissioner of police (traffic), warned in a Facebook post. Delhi Police have also appealed to the guardians of youths to rein in their wards to avoid accidents. "Action shall also be taken against the riders indulging in traffic violations. The motorcycles and driving licenses of the riders will be impounded, and the riders arrested." The warning came after a ...

Badlands already makes license plate side mounts, but the only ones for a rigid frame required welding. Until now! So for you “young guys” that are building a rigid (our backs won’t let us old guys ride’em anymore!), Badlands replaces the axle-spacer adjuster that tightens the chain, with this mount to solve your problem of where to hang the dreaded license plate! This mount comes in Chrome or Satin Black Powder Coat. It will accept any of Badland's Folding / Non Folding Side Mount Backing Plate Assemblies, available with plate light only, or with several tail light options. Retail is $129.95 See more of their innovative products here or call (775) 359-4450

 ScorpionEXO® has become the first major helmet and apparel brand to launch a national TV advertising campaign. The commercial will air during all MotoGP™, Moto2 and Moto3 events on Fox Sports (SPEED Channel). As the most active helmet company in the prestigious MotoGP™ race circuit (Scorpion sponsors a total of  17 riders in the Premier, Moto2 and Moto3 classes), Scorpion is fully committed to advancing its helmet technology to meet the rigorous demands of the world’s fastest racers. “While we still embrace the more traditional marketing channels historically used by helmet brands, our immense investment into the MotoGP™ program along with the launch of our premium EXO-R2000 helmet made the decision to advertise during these televised races a very obvious ...

If you come across a crew of cops on motorcycles this weekend, don't freak out like they're coming for you. Relax. On Saturday, a bunch of San Francisco police will be getting a necessary refresher on their bike skills capped off with a little cop-friendly competition that's sure to take your mind of that last speeding ticket. More than 50 officers from California, Oregon, and Nevada will be revving their way through the city's obstacle course as part of the motorcycle training and skills exhibition. The event is scheduled for Saturday morning at AT&T Park, if you feel like checking it out. Read more

    (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur Toby Keith has taken his love of motorcycles to a new level as he partners with Brass Balls Cycles' Dar Holdsworth as co-owner of the award-winning, Oklahoma City-based custom/production bike builder.   The partnership will be publicly announced August 6 as Keith returns to headline the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycle Rally. Also at The Chip, Holdsworth and the Brass Balls team will be featured in a Bike Build-Off being filmed for CMT. The finished motorcycle will be given to a Vietnam vet at the conclusion of the event.   You'll see the whole story tomorrow in the Bikernet Thursday News.   http://www.brassballsbobbers.com/

We published this post earlier this year, but here is again as a refresher, for those of you who may have been stuck under a beer vending machine after trying to tip it over have missed all the hub-hub. Yes, Indian is staging a huge return to building original American machines and is ready to present the new 2014 to the world during the Sturgis Rally in a few days time.  I will be there for Bikernet and will file a report as soon as it's possible. Stay tuned, and the meantime, here's a look at the mighty engine that's powering the new Indian Chiefs. Enjoy. —Ben Lamboeuf Indian Motorcycle's all-new air-cooled pushrod V-twin engine is a whopping 111 cubic ...

Come be part of the 25th Anniversary Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show. This is the Largest Custom Bike Show in Sturgis with 18 Classes. The show is Thursday August 8th at the Crossroads at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Best of show winner will be up on the main stage with his bike in front of thousands of people. The Best of Show bike will also be on thousands of mugs for 2014. Enter your bike today at http://www.ratshole.com/registrationForm.asp?id=99 and we look forward to seeing you at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip soon! Advertisement

It might not rekindle the famous "Indian wars" with Harley-Davidson in the 1920s, but it's already sparked some controversy. On Aug. 3, Indian Motorcycle Co. will unveil its new Chief motorcycle, which is aimed squarely at Harley's lineup of bestselling bikes. The unveiling will take place at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D., which attracts several hundred thousand people and is one of the biggest events of the year for Harley-Davidson riders. The original Indian Motorcycle Co. went out of business in 1953 and its Indian-head logos became collector's items. Numerous attempts to revive the company failed, but Indian has its best chance under Polaris Industries, a $3 billion Medina, Minn., manufacturer that acquired the brand in 2011 ...

Combine summer-weight comfort with performance, style and protection and you have the new Vada jacket from the Roland Sands Design Apparel collection. Constructed of hand-finished waxed cotton, the styling cues are reminiscent of a classic enduro jacket... but there is plenty of modern day functionality incorporated within the rustic appearance. The Vada’s waxed cotton fabric is fully breathable and totally pliable. Lighter than leather, it is also water- resistant, just in case you should encounter a quick summer shower. The relaxed fit is designed for riding and incorporates rotated pre-curved sleeves, dropped back length and a relaxed collar opening. “We want this jacket to be more than just a fashion accessory... it needed to be comfortable whether you are wearing ...

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines riders Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec each qualified a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle for the Sunday elimination rounds at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Unfortunately for the team, their order in qualifying meant that Hines and Krawiec faced off against each other in the first round on Sunday, losing the chance to get race runs and valuable data with the team’s new two-valve V-Twin engine. Because Hines lost that first-round race, he also missed an opportunity to move closer to the top 10 in points and qualify for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs later this season.   Krawiec qualified in eighth position for Sunday eliminations with an Elapsed Time (ET) of 6.898 seconds. ...