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Purpose: Women’s Motorcycle Club Founded: 1940 81+ Years of Riding and still roaring Established in 1940, Motor Maids was one of the first women’s motorcycle groups and has been called the oldest existing women’s club in the United States. The first president of Motor Maids was Dot Robinson, who held the position for 25 years. Click Here to Read this Feature Article on Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more – Subscribe Today. https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx

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Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1957 & the OHV Engine

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The XL commonly known as the Sportster. The original XL Sportster used a lot of parts from the previous K Model, but the real revelation was its new OHV engine. Harley-Davidson was aware of the interest of buyers in customizing. While the humble XL Sportster had made an impact of sorts upon its initial release in 1957, it was the continual evolution of this lighter-weight V-twin engine that cemented it as a staple in the Harley-Davidson range. It has truly helped instill the Harley-Davidson name in motorcycle history. Click Here to Read this Feature Article on Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more – Subscribe Today. https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx

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First ever Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival kicks off with a roar

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from https://www.euronews.com The inaugural Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival has taken place in the UAE. The three-day event featured bike builds, short character-driven films to full-length documentaries that reveal the spirit and soul of the motorcycling community. It is the brainchild of Festival Director, Ian Carless, who told Euronews that it was a challenging process choosing the films, “There’s a lot of content out there, as you can imagine, particularly for motorcycles. So choosing the films… the hardest part of that was actually which ones to leave out.” Over 30 films were screened including Song of Sosa from Director, Cam Elkins, who discussed the importance of these platforms. “These kinds of festivals just really give filmmakers, particularly motorcycle filmmakers, the opportunity to tell a whole diverse range of stories from different cultures and backgrounds”, he said. Getting the event off the ground was also a rewarding challenge. Rhett Maxwell the General Manager of Honda UAE said that he was thrilled to be part “of the beginnings” of what he expects to be a massive event in the future. “Stuff in Dubai starts small, but it never stays small”, he added. Highlights of the film festival included screenings of ‘Fast Eddie’, the story of a World War II veteran who still rides every day, and ‘Rebel Riders’, a film showcasing extreme Vespa Scooter subculture in Indonesia. Local filmmaker Michael Vosloo showcased ‘WhyWeRide’ – an uplifting short about women riders in the desert. “I think for many people that haven’t ridden and mainly also for females, if they think that biking is not for them, this is the film to watch. It’s very short, quick to the point. It’s a lot of fun” he told Euronews. The second edition of the festival hopes to build on this years’ success and has already been

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Thanks to All Service Personnel: 9/11

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Thanks to All Service Personnel I would like to take a moment and thank all service guys and girls including Fire Fighters, Police, medical folks and our military crew. They do a magnificent job every day under extreme circumstances especially now and on the days surrounding 9/11. They live to a higher code, so brothers and sisters all over the country can ride free and safe. If you see a cop, a nurse, a fire fighter or a bro or broette in uniform today, say Thanks. Ride Free Forever, –Bandit Bikernet.com and 5-Ball Racing: https://www.bikernet.com/

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Michelin Motorcycle Tyre Virtual Exhibition available Online

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from https://www.thesundaily.my Explore Michelin motorcycle tyre virtual exhibition. Following the success of its debut earlier this year, the second edition of the Michelin Motorcycle Tyre Virtual Exhibition is now available online to visitors around the world under the tagline “The Journey Continues” – with a better interface, new interactive zones and Michelin’s latest motorcycle tyre innovations. This worldwide online event is live everyday round-the-clock, until the end of the year. Among the new additions to the exhibition are the integration of The Michelin Guide, to reinforce Michelin as the pioneer beyond tyres; the inclusion of the history of Michelin’s involvement in the FIM MotoE World Cup, which reflects Michelin’s passionate pursuits of motorsports that result in the development of new tyre solutions under its “All Sustainable” vision, while providing safer, cleaner, and high-performing mobility for everyone; and the introduction of newly-launched motorcycle tyres that incorporate Michelin’s latest technological advancements – namely, Michelin Anakee Street and Michelin Road Classic. Prichapakorn Dangrojana, Michelin two-wheel commercial director for Asia, says the virtual exhibition not only provides visitors with the latest insights into Michelin’s world of motorcycle tyre innovations, but also an opportunity to deeply experience other exciting journeys of Michelin in Asia and around the world. The virtual exhibition consists of six halls, each of which is designed to highlight different content – namely, The Michelin Guide providing all the necessary information for exciting culinary experiences; Launch Area showcasing the two newly launched products: Anakee Street, a great tyre for roads and trails and Road Classic, the tyre that offers modern technologies to make the most of today’s classic motorbike; Product Display providing detailed information on all Michelin motorcycle tyres; Technology & Performance detailing advanced technologies with a completely new design. Meanwhile, the MotoGP & Motorcycle Racing Strategy hall features a broad overview

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Storied Jaguar grew from motorcycle sidecars

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by Bill Vance from https://www.timescolonist.com The Jaguar company grew from humble roots planted in 1922. It began when two young motorcycle enthusiasts named William Walmsley and William Lyons formed the Swallow Sidecar Co. to produce stylish aluminum-clad, zeppelin-shaped motorcycle sidecars in a small shop in Blackpool, England. The Swallow sidecar became a popular product and in a few years as their skills grew they progressed to producing stylish open and closed bodies for cars like tiny Austin Sevens, and later for Standards, Swifts, Morrises and Wolseleys. They relocated to Coventry in 1928 and renamed their enterprise Swallow Coachbuilding Co. to reflect its venture into manufacturing cars. It would become S.S. Cars Ltd in 1934, and after the Second World War became Jaguar Cars Ltd. When Swallow Coachbuilding Co. started building its own SS badged cars it used Standard Motor Co. chassis and engines. They were rakish machines emphasizing imaginative styling and low-slung lines. The first SS I introduced in 1931 based on the Standard 16 was a signal that S.S. Cars was on its way as an automobile manufacturer. The SS 1 had Standard’s 2-litre, side-valve six, the beginning of the company’s preference for six cylinder engines. The SS I had dramatic styling with a long louvered hood, front cycle fenders, Rudge-Whitworth centre-lock wire wheels, rear-mounted continental spare tire and no running boards. It was what we would now call a two-plus-two, accommodating two adults in front and two children or small passengers in the rear. Its low profile 1,422 mm (56 in.) height was achieved by lowering the chassis and mounting the springs outside the frame rails. The engine was moved back in the chassis and the wheelbase was a little longer than the Standard model. A smaller SS II was built with a four cylinder engine. The SS

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Former Milwaukee mansion of H-D co-founder William S. Harley was on the market

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by Sarah Hauer from https://www.jsonline.com Former Milwaukee mansion of Harley-Davidson co-founder William S. Harley was recently on the market. The former mansion of Harley-Davidson co-founder William S. Harley in Washington Heights was recently on the market for the first time in decades. The home at 4906 W. Washington Boulevard was built in 1916 and designed by architect Charles Valentine. The original estimated cost was $8,000, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. The Harley family moved into the home a couple of years after it was built. Harley, along with his friend Arthur Davidson and Arthur’s brother Walter Davidson, founded the motorcycle brand. Harley and the Davidsons built their first motorcycle in 1903. By 1913, the company had built almost 13,000 motorcycles. The vintage Mediterranean revival mansion was listed for sale at $399,000. The 3,821 square-foot home has six bedrooms and four bathrooms. It also features a sun room, grand foyer, formal dining room, fireplace and indoor fountain. Throughout the home are hardwood floors, French doors and arched windows. While the home is spacious (sitting a .28-acre lot), there is a lot of work that needs to be done on it. The electrical system needs updating. The bathrooms are all vintage tile with pedestal sinks. The current owners lived in the home for decades and moved out a couple months ago. The mansion will be sold in “as-in” condition, according to the listing. The property went under contract Tuesday, said the listing agent Mike Argeropoulos of Riverwest Realty. Argeropoulos said the buyer intends to preserve the home. Argeropoulos said more than 200 people came to the open house last weekend. Multiple offers were received, Argeropoulos said. The last time this property was on the market was 1976 when John and Camille Shaw bought it for $44,500, according to city records.

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The Last Crocker Ever Built

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The Duesenberg of Motorcycles By Steve Klein with images from the Bob T. Collection The Crocker motorcycle has long been known as “The Holy Grail of Motorcycling” due to its rarity. It also carries the nomenclature, “The Duesenberg of Motorcycles,” due to its hand built high-quality, and finally “America’s Superbike,” due to its performance. Three titles suggesting strongly that no other machine has reached such a high pinnacle of acclaim. CLICK HERE To Read This Photo Feature Article Only On Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more – Subscribe Today. https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx

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WW2 fire-fighting Trike

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This WW2 fire-fighting trike is the strangest, coolest thing we’ve seen all week. A 1941 Kurogane Model 1 Fire Trike, a three-wheeled firefighter used in Japan and Malaysia. Click Here to Read this Article in the Cantina at Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more – Subscribe Today. https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx

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