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Tropical Tattoo Bike Week 2023

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by Rogue, Misled & Christy Good People Having a Good Time The Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Time Ride-In Bike Show is definitely the place to be on Thursday of Bike Week. Bikernet has been attending and promoting this event for a very long time because it keeps getting better and bigger.  It is just a really cool place to be, the bike show has 26 classes and some wild handmade trophies and goody bags to go to all winners. Click Here to read this engaging photo feature only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ride to your favorite Motorcycling Events in comfort and style. Jackets designed by bikers for bikers. Have a look at our Ballistic Nylon vest and 5/8 sleeve Jak Shirt. Pack your tools and luggage with a Bandit’s bedroll or dayroll. Click Here to view the all-new 5-Ball Racing Shop.  

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Ural Motorcycles: Keep On Going

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On February 24th, 2022, an unimaginable tragedy unraveled for the whole World. While we’ve felt totally and utterly powerless to stop the rockets, to stop the insanity, we promised to do the one thing that we could: to keep Ural alive, to protect our employees and to be there for our customers, against all odds. Today, a year later, we can say – we did it. Our team works relentlessly around the clock to keep production rolling. Every single bike coming from our new home in Kazakhstan is not only the best quality machine we at Ural have put out since we took over the brand a little over twenty years ago, but also a token of our fierce commitment to life. To all our customers around the world who support and believe in us, we are eternally grateful. Ride safe and share your light! Here’s to Life! The Team at Ural * * * * New Film | Seattle to LA The Sidecar Guys Last October, The Sidecar Guys, our UK Ural Experience team flew out to Seattle, picked up the Gear Up and took off on mainly off-road Back Country Discovery routes all the way to LA passing four states and covering 2,200 miles. This film is an ultimate USA sidecar road trip adventure! Getting to see the guys create and share their story, makes it all worth it for us. Enjoy the film and plan your own adventure! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ride to your favorite Motorcycling Events in comfort and style. Have a look at our Ballistic Nylon vest and 5/8 sleeve Jak Shirt. Unique jackets made for bikers by bikers and Bandit’s bedroll which is not available anywhere else.

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Gear Up for Royal Enfield Events in 2023

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ARE YOU READY FOR AN EVENTFUL 2023? 2023 is already gearing up for Royal Enfield and motorcycle enthusiasts! Expect another year packed full of motorcycle events, demo rides, and racing. You’ll find us all across North America; we hope to see you on the road! Check out the start of our events this year and be sure to keep an eye out as more and more is added to the 2023 calendar. MAMA TRIED February 18 – 19 | Milwaukee, WI Kick the winter blues at this Milwaukee staple. Featuring over 100 motorcycles from top builders! See more about the show & get your tickets! FLAT OUT FRIDAY Women’s Open Presented by Royal Enfield February 17 | Milwaukee, WI The Dr. Pepper syrup track is almost ready for the indoor flat track race, are you? Get tickets now! TORONTO MOTORCYCLE SHOW February 17 – 19 | Toronto, ON Canada, the Toronto Motorcycle Show is back! Join us at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, booth 433. Buy tickets now! FLAT TRACK RACING? Johnny Lewis and the Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield team are back for the 2023 Progressive American Flat Track season. They’ve been busy in the off-season & are ready to show you how hungry they are this year. Which race will we see you at? THE 2023 BTR SEASON IS HERE! The first all-woman initiative that teaches women to build & race their own motorcycles is back & accepting applications for the 2023 season. Do you want to take part in the new season of the ladies crushing the flat track or conquering road racing? Now’s the time to apply! NEW OWNERS STARTER KIT Whether you’re a new owner or just looking for new gear, the New Owners Starter Kit from Royal Enfield puts safety first

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Triumph Thunderbird Custom by Von Dutch

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1958 Triumph Thunderbird Custom by Von Dutch PLAN A VISIT to NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM https://nationalmcmuseum.org WINTER HOURS: Thru March OPEN: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm CLOSED: Sunday and Monday Closing permanently Sept. 5, 2023 A young man in Los Angeles named Ken Howard began tinkering with his Indian Scout around 1946. Removing the shapely Indian fuel and oil tanks, he installed a smaller gas tank, a simple oil tank. He added upswept exhausts and taller handlebars atop risers. Employing one of his best skills, he painted and pin-striped the fuel tank. The story goes that he street raced it, crashed it, reworked it over and over, making it his own. Liking what they saw, Von Dutch did similar types of custom modifications to his friends’ bikes as well. There may have been others detailing what came to be known as bob-jobs that way in 1946. Some car builders were likely an influence, but evidence points to Howard, aka Von Dutch, as a spark for a revolution in motorcycle style. And we are still living with the impact and inspiration of his work. Luckily, many machines he painted decades ago retain his paint work and fabrications. This 1958 Triumph Thunderbird is typical of Von Dutch’s work for customers in the 1950’s and 1960’s. It was created when he worked with the famed Bud Ekins to build modified motorcycles in the Los Angeles area. The leather Bates saddle with pillion pad is typical as are the small tank and narrow rear fender with sculpted custom tail light. The fork is stripped of most lugs, chrome plated and a perch style headlight bracket is used letting the headlight float. Where some would go to a spool hub, Von Dutch ran with racers who knew the value of a front brake so the

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Suede Palace is better than ever

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Grand National Roadster Show The Grand Daddy of Them All Some of the coolest vehicles around are in the Suede Palace at the 2023 O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show! Sponsored by “Rod and Style” as well as “Speed and Kulture” Great Entertainment All Weekend! CLICK To Buy Tickets Online or get your discounted tickets at your local O’Reilly Auto Parts by clicking here WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW Vehicles Competing for prestigious awards like America’s Most Beautiful Roadster and the Al Slonaker Memorial Award Plus, hundreds of vendors, entertainers and food options So join us at Fairplex in Pomona this February! SHOW HOURS FRIDAY FEB 3 12 PM – 8 PM SATURDAY  FEB 4 10 AM – 8 PM SUNDAY FEB 5 10 AM – 6 PM About Rod Shows : Based in the automotive cultural hub of Southern California, Rod Shows produces the West Coast’s premier indoor hot rod and custom shows including the Grand National Roadster Show and the Sacramento Autorama. Its professional show management team sets the highest standards for top quality competition and displays with every show and personally visit the country’s top automotive coachbuilders and events throughout the year, ensuring the Best of the Best participate in its events. For more information, visit www.rodshows.com. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5-Ball Racing Shop presents you distinct style. Ride to your favorite Motorcycling Events….Have a look at the 5/8 leather Jak shirt, our ballistic nylon vest, the one & only Bandit’s bedroll and get inspired by World’s Fastest Panhead book for your own Bonneville Salt Flats Land Speed record !!! Visit https://5-ballgarage.com/

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FTR Sport: Indian Motorcycle 2023 Launch

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2023 MODEL YEAR LINEUP; REVISES FTR LINEUP & DEBUTS INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE FTR Lineup Adds Fresh, Vibrant Colors, While New FTR Sport & FTR R Carbon Upgrade to Four-Inch Round Touchscreen Display with Navigation Indian Challenger Elite Delivers the Ultimate in Style & Exclusivity; New Sapphire Blue Smoke Paint with Black Smoke & Titanium Metallic Smoke Combine Premium Quality with Head-Turning Style From Scout to Indian Pursuit, the 2023 Lineup Offers Models & Styles for Any Rider; New Indian Motorcycle Accessories Further Expand Personalization Options MINNEAPOLIS, MN – November 8, 2022 – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced its 2023 model year lineup, featuring the new FTR Sport and Indian Challenger Elite, along with various model updates and new accessories across the line. In addition, the 2023 lineup features a variety of new color options, highlighted by vibrant color schemes for FTR and FTR Sport on newly designed tank covers. “Fully loaded with models and styles for the widest range of riders, the 2023 lineup is a powerful testament to our team’s relentless effort to build and refine a truly comprehensive product offering over the past nine years,” said Mike Dougherty, President for Indian Motorcycle. “This effort has been focused across the line and within each model lineup, as evidenced by the introduction of the FTR Sport – the addition of which creates four unique FTR offerings, each with its own style and personality.” FTR: An American Original Headlining the 2023 model year news is the introduction of a new FTR mid-range trim, the FTR Sport. Replacing FTR S, the FTR Sport sits just below the premium FTR R Carbon, but above of the FTR and FTR Rally – creating four distinct trim models for riders to choose from. Designed for riders to cut loose

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Top 10 Exclusive Bike Makers

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Come see the best of the best exclusive, expensive, custom bike makers in the world! by Jean-Luc Maire from https://www.topspeed.com/ The idea of a motorcycle is a customization of the previous generation’s pedal bikes, allowing riders to have the latest innovations on their chosen platform. Custom bike makers and modders have allowed riders to customize the bike to their liking. These are the most popular options for custom motorcycles on the market today. NYC Norton This body shop specializes in the hipster trend, like the Norton Commando Cafe Racer. Each bike is built to order, including engine work, reliability modifications, and high-performance tuning. Deus Ex Machina Deus Ex Machina Customs approaches the custom bike owner differently, focusing mainly on gearheads and hobbyists interested in mirroring their custom designs. Diamond Atelier As you can see on the shop’s landing page, Diamond Atelier Motorcycles exudes quality and refined style; These designs are reminiscent of James Bond in their style and taste for high-dollar add-ons. LC Fabrications Long gone are the days of custom metal fabrication courses in the local high school and blacksmiths in the auto shops of America. LC Fabrication fights against this grain in its business model. With modern CNC operating procedures, classic metal fabrication, and their specialty in steelworking, the company forms hair-brained designs according to the designer’s imagination. Down and Out Cafe Racers The cafe racer is a beautiful excuse to buy that broken-down CB750 sitting in your neighbor’s garage. Although most cafe racer builds end in a Sold As Is purchase and a sale at a loss, this shop seeks to revive the category and maintain its momentum in pop culture. Lowbrow Customs Why don’t we, as motorcyclists have the same options for customization as our other 2-wheeled friends, the bicyclists? Wouldn’t it be great to have

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Isle Of Man TT Announces 2023 Schedule

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Two UK Bank holidays should help IOMTT attendees enjoy more racing. by Dustin Wheelen from https://www.rideapart.com The Isle of Man TT (IOMTT) returned to the Snaefell Mountain Course in 2022 after a two-year hiatus. As expected, drama unfolded over the two-week period, but officials are always searching for ways to make the Tourist Trophy even better. With the aim of enhancing the event’s long-term sustainability by increasing overall visitor numbers, the new 10-race schedule addresses issues identified by IOMTT organizers. “This research revealed that the existing TT schedule, the Island’s travel capacity, the Island’s accommodation infrastructure, costs factored against the current economic climate, and customers’ changing habits are no longer compatible and do not meet the needs of the event’s customers,” stated MHK Minister for Enterprise Lawrie Hooper. To optimize the TT’s crowd-welcoming ability, organizers scheduled the opening-day qualifying on May 29, 2023, the U.K.’s Spring Bank Holiday. Authorities also deemed Friday, June 9, 2022, the “TT Bank Holiday”, bookending the racing event with two three-day weekends. The 2023 Isle of Man TT schedule follows: Qualifying Week Monday, May 29, 2023 – Morning & Afternoon Qualifying Tuesday, May 30, 2023 – Evening Qualifying Wednesday, May 31, 2023 – Evening Qualifying Thursday, June 1, 2023 – Evening Qualifying Friday, June 2, 2023 – Afternoon Qualifying Race Week Saturday, June 3, 2023 – Supersport (Race 1) and Sidecar (Race 1) Sunday, June 4, 2023 – Superbike TT Tuesday, June 6, 2023 – Superstock (Race 1) and Supertwin (Race 1) Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – Supersport (Race 2) and Sidecar (Race 2) Friday, June 9, 2023 – Superstock (Race 2) and Supertwin (Race 2) Saturday, June 10, 2023 – Senior TT Of course, many IOMTT attendees predicate travel plans based on their work schedules. By recognizing two Bank Holidays over the course of

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Ten Things to Know about Motorcycle Stunt History

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While most fans know the basics about the motorcycle stunt world, only true daredevils understand just how cool its history is. by Peter Akpejeluh from HotCars.com Motorcycle stunt riding is a sport involving the acrobatic maneuvering of a motorcycle and sometimes a rider. The invention of the motorcycle stunt dates back to the 1800s, with performances displayed on public roads and in private venues. Motorcycle stunt riding is not always a one-person sport, as iconic teams have been established over the years. Common stunt riding tricks include the basic wheelie, stoppie, circle, 12 O’clock, Ape hanger, cliffhanger, burnout, hyperspin, switchback, and Christ. Modern-day stunt riders keeping the game alive and thriving include Rok Bagoros, Lee Bowers, Rafal Pasierbek, Sarah Lezito, Emilio Zamora, and Mike Jensen. While fans may be familiar with a couple of things about motorcycle stunt riding, only true daredevils know these parts of its history. Here is a Top Ten List for the pros: 10. Daniel J. Canary: The First Wheelie Performer 9. The Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team performed the first 37-man motorcycle stunt display as far back as 1928 8. The Human Fly became the first real person to be a superhero comic via Marvel. His early stunts involved him being strapped to the exterior of a jet, surviving the dangers that come with such a stunt – his real identity is still a mystery. 7. Travis Pastrana: The First Double Backflip Performer 6. Motobirds: The UK’s First All-Women Motorcycle Stunt Group 5. The Globe of Death taking stunts to a whole new level – unlike other stunt platforms, their performances are visible from all angles and heights. There’s no optical illusion — just daredevils on dirt bikes attempting to defy the laws of physics. 4. Debbie Lawler ‘Flying Angel’: The First Female Stunt Rider

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NHDRO Caps Season in Beautiful Racing Weather at Norwalk

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Beautiful Racing Weather at Norwalk event: NHDRO’s Midwest Fall Nationals presented by Liguori Drag Racing when: September 16-18, 2022 where: Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio, USA NHDRO’s Midwest Fall Nationals presented by Liguori Drag Racing finished off the Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series’ season in true NHDRO style—family, festive, high stakes fun at unquestionably one of the top-tier tracks in the world: Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Norwalk was the final event of a 2022 NHDRO season that saw three race days at each and every event, maximizing racer paybacks for their travel dollar in a time of high expenses for all travellers. Champions were determined in all classes following two full points races on Saturday and Sunday, plus the usual NHDRO Friday night shootouts. Schnitz Racing Top Gas and Shootout There are no bigger advocates for Summit Motorsports Park than Cleveland’s Adams family, so it is only fitting that Craig and Kevin Adams had so much success at the NHDRO race—including sweeping both Schnitz Racing Top Gas points races. Craig and his wheelie bar dragbike faced tough competition in Saturday’s final against no-bar racer David Beshara—winner on both days of the recent Edgewater event. But Craig’s .018 light vs. Beshara’s .047 laid a table that Beshara couldn’t clear, despite running dead-on 8.20 with a 9, and Adams was able to win with an 8.22 at 28 miles per hour less than Beshara. “Faced some really tough racers, lucky to come out with the win,” said Craig. “Had to race my brother second round in a really tight race. “Thanks to Dad, Gary Godwin, Kevin, Gavin, Niki and Brian Welch, the Short family, Ligouri Racing, my wife Jill, and Eatmyink for the great coverage as always.” Mike Puglia was Saturday’s number one qualifier. The roles were reversed in

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