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Discovering British V-Twin Classics

Could there be a Connection? by Bandit and crew, including the National Motorcycle Museum “Recently, I spotted this BSA V-Twin and was inspired first by the fact that BSA manufactured a V-Twin but then by the styling that called out Brough Superior. Two motorcycles dominated the upscale V-Twin market in the UK during the early 1900s. Vincent and Brough Superior, so I was astounded to discover this BSA from the National Motorcycle Museum. I’ll let you kick around what I found and let me know your thoughts. Hell, someone surely knows something that may connect these bikes.” — Bandit Get inside the Cantina, Catch-up to speed with this V-Twin….Click Start Now * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Know benefits and free swag you get from Cantina Membership, Click Here!

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Five Motorcycle Sales Trends Shaking the Vintage Market

Prices for classic motorcycles are changing by James Hewitt from Hagerty.com There’s a Hagerty Motorcycle Price Guide that uses thousands of transactions to track values on 9751 motorcycles. Here are five trends that stood out to us in the most recent update, released in June. The smart take in the motorcycle community of late, much like for cars, is that a full-on, concours-level restoration rarely pays — at least financially speaking. Click Here to Read the full Feature Article. See Photos of the Motorcycle Brands & Models. STAY UPDATED With All Motorcycling & Industry Events, News, Updates, Products, Reviews and More. Simply Click & Subscribe to Bikernet’s FREE Weekly Newsletter.

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Used Volkswagens and Autonomous Cars

This is for those committed to keep driving alive Never Stop Driving ! Two things are on my mind: A recent sale of a used Volkswagen and a podcast in which Elon Musk said Tesla cars will have Level IV autonomous capability in 2023. I think the two are related. Let me explain. While I would not mind an autonomous pilot myself from time to time, I am first and foremost a driver. The one thing I’ve had in common at all my gigs is that I have no off-hours from cars. I spend nearly every waking minute either working on cars; driving cars, whether around town or, my favorite, long road trips; racing; or passing on my enthusiasm. Your humble narrator fathoms deep in the car thing. –by Larry Webster from Hagerty.com Read this Editorial Article on Bikernet.com by Clicking Here. * * * * If you haven’t already, Check Out the Brand New 5-Ball Racing Garage Online Shop !!! CLICK HERE: You will find unique Motorcycling Gear designed by Lifelong Bikers & Custom Builders. Riding Free for 25 Years, celebrate Bikernet.com

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Another Victory in Kansas: Law to Ease Titling Procedures for Antique Vehicles

Another Victory in Kansas as Governor Signs into Law Bill to Ease Titling Procedures for Antique Vehicles—Congratulations! Another win in Kansas! Governor Laura Kelly signed into law SAN-supported legislation (H.B. 2595) to allow vehicles registered as “Antique” which are 60 years old or older the ability to forego a VIN inspection when applying for a title. The new law expands vehicles eligible for certain titling procedures by allowing Antique vehicles that are at least 60 years old needing only a bill of sale as proof of ownership and an application when applying for a title. Prior to the new law, only antique vehicles with a model year of 1950 or earlier could forego the VIN inspection when applying for a title. Additionally, the new law recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. It will go into effect upon publication in the Kansas Register statute book. Congratulations and thank you to those who supported this effort! Join SEMA – visit Website at: https://www.semasan.com/ To Stay updated on all Motorcycle News and Events … – simply Click & Subscribe to Bikernet’s FREE Weekly Newsletter

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Mike Egan Story 1943-2021

Mr. Big Candy Finds Motorcycle Nirvana by Bandit I worked with Mike and his wife Patty for about 40 years covering his restorations, working with him on project bikes such as the Dicey Knucklehead which I still have. Hell, I made a deal to retrieve a Panhead from a brother partially because it held a Linkert Carb rebuilt by Mike Egan. I owned a 1931 VL for 25 or so years, which was owned by Lou Kimzey, the original Publisher and Editor of Easyriders Magazine. It was restored by Mike Egan, and I was offered the matching sidecar, which I mistakenly turned down. As Mike would say, “It’s worth Big Candy.” CLICK HERE To Read this Feature on a Legendary Personality in Motorcycle Industry. Join the Cantina – Click Here to Subscribe & Support Motorcycling Legacy of America

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Barn Find Project: Where to Start

Key tips for enthusiasts No matter how old we get, we keep daydreaming. It’s these hopeful visions of what’s possible that help fuel the proliferation of the barn find trend. So, let’s all close our eyes and ponder: What you would do if you opened that random garage door and found a 1928 first year of the Harley Flathead 45 or a racing OHV Peashooter? Where does one even start in bringing a project like that back to life? As the venerable Tom Cotter has said any number of times on the Barn Find Hunter video series, it certainly involves more than just dropping in a fresh battery, airing up tires, and turning the key. Fortunately, it’s a lot easier to bring a bike back to life than a car. CLICK HERE To Read this Feature Article on Bikernet.com Now stay updated on Motorcycle market news, tech, tips, reviews, products, deals, events & fun – simply Subscribe to Bikernet Free Weekly Newsletter – click to sign-up

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Sons of Speed at Daytona

Vintage Motorcycle Racing at Its Best! Photos and text by Rogue Inspired by early 20th century board-track races the Sons Of Speed Race has motorcycles that are direct drive meaning no clutch or transmission (when the engine is running the rear wheel is turning) in what is called the 61 classes. Early 61s are the older and slower 61 cubic inch boardtrack racers Hot 61s are the faster 61-cubic-inch boardtrack racers 45 Shoot Out are the 45-cubic-inch flathead racers. CLICK HERE To Read this Photo Feature Article on Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more – click here to Subscribe Today

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Estate Planning for Motorcycle Collectors

Or What To Do With Your Beloved Bikes When You’re Not Around To Do It By John Stein with images from Sam Burns As motorcycle fanatics, we’ve all laid awake nights wondering how we could add to our collections when at this point in our lives, doing exactly the opposite probably makes more sense. The reason, of course, is advancing age and the misguided belief that just because we love this stuff, our children will as well. CLICK HERE To Read this valuable article about your priceless collection. Join the Cantina for exclusive access to vast variety of motorcycle content. Click Here to Subscribe to the Cantina.

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Cycle Source & Crew Invade Daytona

Source Media Invades Daytona Bike Week 2022 ­Daytona Bike Week 2022 is kickin’ off the rally season with a week full of killer events and shows! Here’s a little guide on where you can find Cycle Source and the crew throughout the week. Hope to see ya’ll there! ­Kicking Off On Saturday March 5th Our fearless leader, Chris Callen will be taking to the track to race the Franklin Church 1916 J Model. Gates open at 1:00pm. A cool $20 gets you in to see the action. CYCLE SOURCE BIKE SHOW TUESDAY, MARCH 8 2022, BROKEN SPOKE SALOON ­Cycle Source is kicking off it’s Quarter Centuery Mark with our first bike show of the year. All entrants get a sticker pack and a commemorative 25th Anniversary patch. Free to enter, awards in 28 classes! WARREN LANE’S TRUE GRIT SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH 2022, BROKEN SPOKE SALOON TORQUE MAGAZINE BIKE SHOW MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022, BROKEN SPOKE SALOON TACO’S & BURNOUTS INDUSTRY MIXER TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022, TOCE PERFORMANCE TROPICAL TATOO CHOPPER TIME THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022, TROPICAL TATTOO DENNIS KIRK GARAGE BUILD FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022, BROKEN SPOKE SALOON ALLEYWAY KUSTOMS BIKE SHOW & PRO-BUILDER INVITATIONAL SATURDAY MARCH 12TH – ADAMEC HARLEY-DAVIDSON

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4 Major Motorcycle Trends Sir Hagerty Witnessed at the Mecum Auction

by James Hewitt from Hagerty.com Values have skyrocketed of late in the motorcycle world but there were still deals to be had. The spending frenzy at Scottsdale’s January auto auctions may have garnered the headlines, but just a short road trip away in Las Vegas, Mecum’s motorcycle auction put on a similarly spectacular show for the two-wheeled crowd. We reported last year that millennials prefer classic & vintage Harleys over Indians. Knuckleheads are benefitting from broader, multi-generational appeal, and demand is increasing because younger buyers continue to move into the market while older ones aren’t leaving. CLICK HERE To Read this Classic Motorcycle Market Report on Bikernet.com Subscribe to our Free Weekly Newsletter by Clicking Here.

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