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Harley-Davidson Dominates Sales With Young Adults

  According to Polk data, in 2012, for the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States to young adults ages 18-34, women, African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as Caucasian men ages 35 plus. The newly available data shows that Harley-Davidson experienced a double-digit market share gain from 2008 to 2012 in the U.S. with these customer groups. Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer Mark-Hans Richer attributes the company's success to its unique purpose. "We don't just build motorcycles. We fuel personal freedom," said Richer. "The desire for individual expression draws customers from all walks of life because it's a universal, human value that transcends cultures, generations and history." A ...
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KRYLON DISCOVERS JD GEORGE IN BANDIT'S CANTINA ON BIKERNET

  Okay, once in a while we stumble across something beyond cool. In this case it's all about JD Harley-Davidsons and someone who makes old parts sing again.   Don't miss it:  
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Somerville Motorcycle Groups Plan Protection At Boston Bombing Victimā€™s Wake

Over two hundred motorcycles lined Franey Road in Somerville on Sunday as they prepared to make their way to Dello Russo Funeral Home located at 306 Main Street in Medford. A wake for Krystal Campbell of Medford, one the Boston Marathon bombing victims, is scheduled to take place between 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Medford funeral home on Sunday. Krystal Campbell was among the three people killed when bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon on Monday. The hundreds of bikers are planning to form a barrier around the Medford funeral home just in case members of the Westboro Baptist Church show up on an allegedly promised protest. The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is an American independent Baptist Church known for its ...
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Bikernet Video Of The Week: Predator Helmet

As the video above explains, the helmet has limited visibility, so it’s “not for noobies.” Also, collecting Alien skulls as trophies is not for noobs either.
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Krawiec Rides V-Rod To Charlotte Four-Wide Final

  Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec raced from the final qualifying spot to the final round of the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals fueled by Full Throttle to finish second overall in the event at zMAX Raceway.  Krawiec, the defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, saw his weekend get off to a bad start when a technical issue forced him to shut down his motorcycle just before the first round of qualifying on Friday. The second Friday round was rained out, and Krawiec made the field in the third qualifying round on Saturday with an Elapsed Time (ET) of 6.974 seconds, good for 11th position. He improved to 6.972 seconds in the final round on Saturday, but ...
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Get Connected With Indian And Win

Have you signed-up to learn what's new with Indian Motorcycle? Sign-up here and be entered to win a piece from the development phase of building the Thunder Stroke 111™.  Advertisement
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Don't Miss Mustang In Laughlin

  It's all about the Ride... to Laughlin! Pack your saddlebags and ride to the river to see Mustang's latest seats and luggage. Mustang has a new focus, new products and a new big rig! If you missed seeing it during Bike Week in Daytona, please swing by the Edgewater Hotel & Casino parking lot in Laughlin, Nevada, April 24-28.
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Student Build Challengeā„¢ Bike Wins Additional Awards at Black Hills Motorcycle Show

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is pleased to announce that the award winning Student Build Challenge™ motorcycle has won two more awards during the 25th Annual Black Hills Motorcycle Show on April 13th and 14th at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, SD. The Sturgis Brown High School Students who customized this bike took home first place in the Full Custom Bagger category and Best Paint Overall at the 25th annual Black Hills Motorcycle Show. The already recognizable one-of-a-kind motorcycle previously won first place for the Full Custom Bagger Open Class classification and Overall Best Display at the 26th annual Donnie Smith Show. More information on the motorcycle build can be found at www.legendsride.com/TheRide/StudentBuildChallenge.aspx. Built by a group of ...
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PRE-PARTY SUNDAY POST IN BANDIT'S CANTINA ON BIKERNET

  Hang on for CV carb issues, Cyclops Jackets, IRS Scandal, EPA nightmare, Laughlin River Run, Hamsters drink wine, Bad Jokes, Positive Thinking, Terrifying Girl Friend, Historic finds, sex, babes, racing updates, Centramatic balancers, Mudflap Girl Discovery, Australian High Courts, the Bikernet Bagger Cigar of the Week, and that's just scratching the surface for this Sunday!    Don't miss it:
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Drag SpecialtiesĀ® Predator 2-Up Seats

  For complete comfort while riding any distance, Drag Specialties Seats offers the best seats made with the finest materials. The new lower profile Predator 2-up seats have improved fit, featuring solar-reflective leather in the seating area and automotive-grade vinyl on the sides. The patented process reduces surface temperature by as much as 25 degrees F for a cooler seat, higher durability and longer life over conventional leather or vinyl. Molded polyurethane foam offers maximum comfort and styling. The 3/16" ABS thermoformed seat base makes for a perfect fit with rubber bumpers and fully carpeted bottom to protect paint. These seats fit with all drag-style and most H-D® sissy bars, include all mounting hardware and are made in the U.S.A. ...
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