Amazing life-Saving Device In my over 73 years of riding motorcycles, I have ridden in just about every kind of weather condition I can think of. I also have tried many items to help me be comfortable, stay dry, warm or cool and to be able to see. More than once, I have said […]
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Keeping Your Engine Cool I am sure that everyone one will agree keeping your engine oil cool is a damn good thing. I do it by using a BUD OIL COOLER. You can see the article on the install of an Oil Bud on my air cooled 2009 FLHTC at https://blog.bikernet.com/oil-bud-oil-cooler-install/ Note the article from
May Is Motorcycle Awareness Month This week, the leadership of the House Motorcycle Caucus introduced H. Res 367, expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Rep. Tim Walberg (MI), the longtime chairman of the House Motorcycle Caucus was the lead sponsor for this bill. Across the nation, cities and
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DOING THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AND EXPECTING DIFFERENT RESULTS IS NOT WORKING Florida Today newspaper had an article about Florida having the highest death rates in the country for motorcycle riders. For the third year in a row Florida ranks Number 1 in Motorcycle Deaths in the country, according to highway safety statistics.
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MEN WHO RODE WITH A OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE CLUB By EDWARD WINTERHALDER Ed states this book captures a realistic snapshot of the outlaw biker lifestyle to preserve the culture accurately for generations to come. For nearly a decade, his interns conducted in-depth interviews of former and active members of outlaw motorcycle clubs, and in this
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STAYING WARM Well by now a lot of riders have made decisions about what they are going to be doing because of the change in the weather. Some are winterizing their rides and putting them away because of cold weather and or road conditions. I have been layering clothing for years under my leathers
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WE SAY THAT ALL THE TIME When I say that I usually am referring to paying attention to everything around you so you do not get hurt. Well even if you do that there is always the chance that someone else isn’t paying attention. FREEDOM OF CHOICE – We all make daily decisions on what
by Rogue and others I made plans to attend Harley Davidson’s 120th Anniversary in Wisconsin, when I got a phone call from Berry Wardlaw. He told me about the Panhead Anniversary and the event that was happening to celebrate it in the Milwaukee area. The Event was June 22-24 and the Harley Reunion was July
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“Heard from staff that there are 30,000 motorcycles parked just in the parking lot! Record breaking crowds enjoying Harley Davidson’s 120th Anniversary in Milwaukee. Seeing so many friends is so special. Meeting so many people too!” — Lori Struck DeSilva Stay tuned for more reports on this epic mega-event.
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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
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by Rogue with photos by Nick Sherman My 2022 Harley Ultra came with a reasonable sound system, but my problem is hearing loss from when I was in the military. That prompted me to order an amplifier and new speakers. Life got in the way and I got behind schedule and needed some help getting
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by Rogue Crash Bar Bags Add Tremendous Space to Touring Harleys As I got ready to go on a short trip this weekend, I thought it might be a good time to let you know about Harley’s Saddlebag Guard Bags or Crash Bar leather storage bags. I have been using them for many years, and
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by Rogue Mr Lucky is Gone It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of Dennis Sanfelipo. He affected so many people’s lives, mine included. So many stories, but too many write here. More as time goes on. Celebration Of Life For Dennis Sanfilippo Saturday December 17th 2-6 PM Old Corner Saloon
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by Rogue COMFORT ALL YEAR LONG My 2022 Harley Ultra Limited comes from the factory with heated grips. That was good because I have been using heated grips on my previous motorcycle for years and have gotten to like them a lot. I have also been running a heated seat for years and again wanted
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by Rogue, Dale, Christy “This event has a big turn out and has for as long as I can remember. I never miss it, and it appears many others feel the same way. Wille from Tropical Tattoo, some sponsors and a lot of volunteers come together to present this great bike show twice a year.
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Puppy’s Off the Leash Tour by Rogue and Friends We decided that since we were in California we might as well visit some places before going home. Started by riding CA 1, or Pacific Coast Highway. We got lucky, the motorcycle event Born Free was that weekend too. It would be a shame after riding
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Part 1 of a Trampster Run to CA by Rogue and Friends I received a text message from brother Berry Wardlaw at Accurate Engineering. “Do you want to go on a Trampster Run?” I replied “Yes” which got me another text. “Don’t you want to know where?” I replied, “NO, just want to know when
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by Rogue & Others Back in 1972 Easyriders Magazine was forming an organization named A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments (ABATE). Meetings were held in Florida and California and open to the various motorcycle rights groups and individual from around the country. Two of the people involved were Keith “Bandit” Ball and Rev. John “Rogue” Herlihy
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The Original Rally is Back! by Rogue Usually I ride my motorcycle to the rallies and am there to take photos and do an article on the event. This year I am here to be part of an event celebrating and honoring people in motorcycling put on by Paul Cote with Check Twice – Bikers
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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
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by Misled In 2005 John “Rogue” Herlihy was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Freedom Fighter section of the HOF which is for individuals who fought for motorcycle rights. Hall Of Fame Rings did not become available until 2020. In 2020 the inductees received Hall of Fame Rings
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Click Here to Get Involved – http://www.bikerlivesmatter.com/ Article by Rogue – Founder of Biker Lives Matter, Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame I have been asked a lot why I and some others started an organization named Biker Lives Matter and why it is important to me. My answer is simple, there is a need for
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TROPICAL TATTOO CHOPPER TIME 2021 OLD SCHOOL CHOPPER SHOW During Biketoberfest 2021 By Rogue During every Biketoberfest I make sure to attend Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show, or die trying… The show has 20 classes and is sponsored by Bikernet.com, Hot Leathers, Twisted Tea, Blings Cycle, S&S, Church Of Chop, Renegade Magazine and
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Making Every Ride More Comfortable Photos and text by Rogue “I get to ride all over the country and in all kinds of weather. I have made many changes to my 2009 FLHTC over the years and one of them was to install a Saddlemen Heated Seat.” “I purchased this new Saddlemen seat and installed
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