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Strokers Dallas turns 17 this year and you know what that means: A party so big it takes four days including midget wrestling, wet t-shirts, live music, celebrity raffles, Mav Maniacs, Monster drink giveaways, Clubhouse girls, bikini contest, bikes, babes, and beer. So much fun it is barely legal! * Live music with Adrianna from 11-3pm * Mav Maniacs at 3pm * Live music with 7th Son from 3:30-7:30pm * Live music with The Powder Kegz from 8-12am * Dimebag Guitar and Vinnie Paul drum head winners announced * Monster giveaways, Clubhouse girls, and door prizes

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  According to the recently-released National Insurance Crime Bureau’s 2011 Motorcycle Theft and Recovery report, 46,667 bikes were reported stolen in 2011, down 6 percent from 49,791 reported stolen in 2010. Although overall thefts waned in 2011, motorcycle sales slightly increased. Citing the Motorcycle Industry Council, NICB reports that sales increased in 2011 to 440,899 units compared to the 439,678 units sold the year prior. Continue reading

Is that Vespa you own a motorcycle? A scooter? Or is it a motorized bicycle? These sorts of distinctions matter for people who own scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, and motorized bicycles because different—and largely confusing—standards and responsibilities apply that could leave you stuck paying fines, if not worse.   Earlier this month Mayor Vince Gray sent legislation to the D.C. Council that would allow the city to start untangling the cumbersome and sometimes confusing laws on motorcycles, scooters and motorized bicycles. Continue reading.

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  Standing before rows of bikes parked neatly on the plaza outside of Queens Borough Hall, Councilman Peter F. Vallone Jr. detailed a bill that would make motorcycle parking free in the city. Assemblyman Michael G. DenDekker, who said he recently received a ticket for the first time in 34 years of riding, is proposing a similar bill in Albany. Councilman Peter F. Vallone Jr. sat atop his 2012 Harley Wide Glide motorcycle in front of Queens Borough Hall on Thursday Currently, the vehicles are subject to Muni-Meter rates, as any car would be. But motorcyclists say enforcement is inconsistent, and contend that there is no suitable place on their vehicles to display the receipts. Some riders said receipts were often stolen, ...

  In the two years since I was given a second chance at life, approximately 13,000 people have died due to a lack of available organs for transplant. While I am thankful for my chance, I pray others get the needed second chance in order to move on. Many of you know the story of my illness leading to the need for a lung transplant. Since receiving my transplant, I have had my share of ups and downs – a couple of illnesses have put me back in the hospital, but luckily I’ve been able to fight off the infections with the assistance of modern medicine and some great doctors. According to Donate Life, the statistics are grim: currently there ...

Remember to hit the four arrows on the video player to see the video in its full size Sportster "THE BLADE" from Richard Grabbe on Vimeo.

  Without a word about the VP debates. But it's all good with news from Malaysia, Finland, and Cologne. We have show winners, what's happening at Biketoberfest, new products from Rivera, Kiwi, and BDL. We posted deals from Sons of Anarchy, reports from Kendon, and news from Big Bear Choppers. They are still alive and growing. There's much more. Don't miss it!   http://www.bikernet.com/pages/BIKERNET_INTERNATIONAL_THURSDAY_NEWS.aspx