With Jose Padilha‘s remake of RoboCop, not only is the title character getting a new suit, apparently he’s getting a new mode of transportation too. While the RoboCop of 1987 was happy piloting a standard police cruiser, the RoboCop of 2014 (the film was just pushed back) will rock a sleek new motorcycle. After the jump, check out a ton of photos of Robo’s new ride as well as a video of the bike in action. Plus, get a glimpse of his gun, a fan-favorite feature of RoboCop. Contnue reading

  Bikers decked out in leather vests with patches and insignias denoting their time in the armed forces mounted shining motorcycles and roared away, beginning a quest through the Onslow County’s past. The bikers were at a local motorcycle shop for the Historical Markers Ride, an annual motorcycle scavenger hunt, held by North Carolina Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. The ride brought together the thrill of the hunt with the company of the local community, including many servicemembers and veterans. “We wanted to put together a ride different from other rides,” said H. T. Huchi, the commander of the local CVMA and a retired Marine, better known as Hooch. Continue reading

METALSPORT WILL MOUNT YOUR TIRES AND SHIP YOUR WHEELS COMPLETE—How’s that for a wheel and tire company service?         http://www.bikernetbaggers.com/pages/CUSTOM_BAGGER_SERVICE_OF_THE_YEAR.aspx

  Pakistan Tries to Ban Motorcycles, RI Wants to Tax Them, Tougher European Regs, and Unfair Parking Tickets in NYC. It's never a dull moment when it comes to legislation. If only governments would fix themselves and leave folks alone for a year. The Mongol patch legal battle continues. Check this out     http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Coast_to_Coast_Legislative_Report_from_AIM_and_Bill_Bish_for_October_2012.aspx

  A 45-year-old Palm Coast man was being held Thursday on $1 million bail, accused of laundering money as part of a motorcycle Ponzi scheme, a Flagler County sheriff's spokeswoman said. Michael Stevens of Calusa Court was arrested Wednesday on a warrant charging him with money laundering, a first-degree felony, and "structuring," a second-degree felony, meaning that he evaded currency-transaction reporting requirements, according to court documents. Continue reading

Montana State University will host a conference on Dec. 7-9 honoring Robert Pirsig, writer and philosopher whose book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," published in 1974, is one of the best-selling popular philosophy book of all time.   The three-day event held at various locations on campus will include appearances by national and internationally known speakers and teachers, philosophers and artists, filmmakers and motorcycle enthusiasts who will convene to discuss Pirsig's work, its meaning, and its legacy. Continue reading

  Biketoberfest is back today with the return of thousands of roaring Harley-Davidson riders in their leather and jeans, gearing up for rock concerts and beer. But even the city's fall motorcycle rally can't escape the political season. The city is bracing for a unique double-header Friday night, with Biketoberfest at full blast and a political rally by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan. The rally at the Daytona Beach Bandshell starts at 8 p.m., with ticket-holders allowed into the beachfront venue at 6 p.m. Continue reading

  It's packed with news about Bikertoberfest, Right to Repair law being passed in Massachusetts, Swedish Chopper Factory, Big Bear Choppers shipped to Dubai, Drag Racing, the Race of the Century won by Dale again, and a handful of bad jokes.        http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Calming_Thursday_News.aspx

  NHRA officials announced today two revisions to the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule where the Pro Stock Motorcycle category competes. In 2013, the Pro Stock Motorcycle class will visit zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, April 19-21, and be a part of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The category will compete four-wide along with Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. In addition, the bikes will be featured at the inaugural NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, N.H., June 20-23. To accommodate the schedule changes, the Pro Stock Motorcycles will not compete in Atlanta and Brainerd. In all, the Pro Stock Motorcycle class will compete in a 16-race schedule, with six of those races in the NHRA Mello Yello ...

  Here's the Road Warrior Headgear 2-Pack. It contains two functional all-weather headwraps for all riding conditions. The headgear styles featured in The Road Warrior Pack™ are designed specifically for today’s riders to combine comfort and function with good looks for the rider who has made the road their middle name. MSRP: $54.95 The Road Warrior “Cold” Pack contains 2 STRETCHGear TailedWraps (1 all weather wrap and 1 wrap for extreme cold): ·      The 1st – made from CPL (Cotton/Poly/Lycra), is RidersWraps  #1 most popular wrap and their top-selling fabric. This blend of cotton, polyester, and lycra™ will not shrink or fade and gets softer with every washing. The comfortable fit combined with the breathability of the cotton/poly mix, creates motorcycle ...