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Industry Pulse: Arlen Ness Enterprises sign up for Big Bike Europe

Arlen Ness Enterprises are among the latest in a slew of market leaders to sign on to exhibit at the upcoming BIG BIKE EUROPE expo. BIG BIKE EUROPE is the all-new custom and performance industry expo concept for catering exclusively to the international parts, accessories, custom, performance, service, workshop and tuning vendor community. A 'non-selling ProGrade' expo, BIG BIKE EUROPE is also the new, permanent host event for the acclaimed AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building (2013 will see the World Championship mark its 10th anniversary and first ever appearance in Europe). BIG BIKE EUROPE is a three day expo offering exhibitors an innovative and unique new Invitational/Open-admittance attendance strategy. The first day (Friday May 10th, 2013) is an ...
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Bonneville Land Speed Racing Vincent Streamliner and Marvel of Engineering debuts at SPRINGSHOW 2013

  Direct from the Salt Flats at Bonneville, Altometheus 2, the amazing 3-wheeled salt racing motorcycle, will be a feature of the ‘Bikes of the Century’ red carpet display in Hall 3 at the International Centre on the weekend of March 16 & 17. Altometheus 2 is 20 feet long and was built to race the salt flats by engineering genius John Renwick of Great Britain.  John also built Altometheus 1 which is now in the hands of a private collector in Italy.  Altometheus 2 is a recent acquisition of motorcycle collector and SPRINGSHOW Founder, Bar Hodgson. The rig’s Vincent engine is 1650cc, with a combined horsepower of 120 on methanol fuel and an additional 60hp when the nitrous oxide ...
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A Bike Week call for motorcycle awareness

A tractor-trailer cut sharply in front of Nikki Cope's pink-trimmed Yamaha. The 23-year-old motorcyclist swerved and survived. But not everybody is as agile — or as lucky — on two wheels. "I think we've all had some really serious close calls," said Cope, shaking her head as she recounted her most recent narrow escape during a motorcycle-awareness rally Sunday in east Orange County. "Motorcycles can be hard to see. They're small. But people are always in such a big hurry on the road. They don't take the time to look." With the approach of Bike Week, Cope and three dozen fellow bikers waved signs and stood together in the cold at Colonial Drive and Rouse Road, urging people to be watchful for ...
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Motorcycle Giveway; Win A Ness-Customized Victory

  This year Victory Motorcycles kicks off celebration of 15 years of making great V-Twin Cruisers, Baggers and Touring Bikes. Motorcycles with supreme power, great handling and best of all, super sharp styling. But hand a Victory to the Arlen Ness family and the result is even finer. Attention to design, detail and function is what Cory Ness put into the 2013 National Motorcycle Museum fundraiser bike, nearly $10,000 worth on top of the Cross Country’s base price; $2800 in stunning Ness billet Blitz Wheels alone!   Continue reading
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Klock Werks Tire Hugger Series Front Fenders

Strong enough to act as a fork brace, smooth enough that your painter will LOVE you for choosing Klock Werks, our Fenders are stamped from REAL STEEL, and e-coated for a smooth flawless finish. Available in seven different profiles to choose from, and sizes to fit your 16"/17"/18" or 21" front tire/wheel, you're sure to find a style that will easily change the look of your bike. Klock Werks Tire Hugger Series Front Fenders allow you to show off your new wheels! Pre-drilled for easy installation (Klock Werks Front Fender Mounting Blocks required), now is the time to order so you can have your bike ready for spring! Advertisement
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SUNNY SUNDAY POST IN BANDIT'S CANTINA ON BIKERNET

  It's sorta clean, but Daytona is heating up, and this gun ban bullshit is creating a negative vibe. Why do politicians feel so compelled to pass more laws. Fix the ones we have and honor freedom and education. Okay, enough whistling in the wind, the Post girls are hot, the jokes are bad, and the bikes are cool.   Don't miss it:    
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NEW FROM THE STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM–1914 MINNEAPOLIS

  This 1914 Minneapolis was actually the final year of production for the Michaelson brothers’ company.  It is on loan to the museum for E.J. Cole of Pearland, Texas. We scored some extra shots from the Bob T. Collection.     Check it out:   
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Corbin Introduces Trunk Armrests and Cup Holder for the 2010-2013 Can Am Spyder

Corbin introduces Trunk Armrests and a Cup Holder for the 2010-2013 Can Am Spyder…they’re the latest addition to the Corbin modular lineup. These armrests give your passenger a usable area to rest their elbows where their arms fall naturally at their sides. Generously sized and shaped to allow for a wide range of statures, Corbin armrests angle outward to facilitate getting in and out of the passenger seat. Their armrests are covered in the same materials as your Corbin saddle for a totally integrated look. In the right side armrest, they have built in a mounting point for future developments
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K&N Catalog Available As Download

  THE 2013 edition of K&N's Powersports catalog is now available as an electronic download in PDF format. The 176-page catalogue contains details on the company's OE replacement High-Flow air filters, Wrench-Off oil filters, performance air intake systems, specialty air filters and filter wraps, Powerkleen and Easy-To-Use cleaning and re-oiling supplies, Hauler Horsepower - intake systems and High-Flow air filters, K&N apparel and fanwear, and in-store merchandising and displays.
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OFFICIAL BIKERNET BOOK REVIEW DEPARTMENT HEADED BY KEVIN THOMAS DECIDES ON ANOTHER BOOK TO REVIEW–

    Motorcycle Journeys Through North America by Dale Coyner   Bikernet has reviewed several motorcycle touring books from Whitehorse Press and thoroughly enjoyed each one. Motorcycle Journeys Through North America, a guide for choosing and planning unforgettable motorcycle journeys is a great investment for planning out your next motorcycle trip.    A quick 2-minute review:  
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