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5-Ball VL,XA,FL Knucklehead build, Part 3

by Bandit with photos by Weed I’m facing a number of challenges. I’ve also faced some pressure lately and I don’t like to associate pressure or stress with building motorcycles. Hell, I moved to motorcycle Nirvana in the Black Hills to duck the bullshit California riders face daily. I thought I could just tinker in the shop in Sturgis for hours unencumbered, without anxiety or worry, especially in the winter. I don’t have a deadline for this bike, what gives? Hell, I don’t know. I started to lean on myself to get shit done, so that’s why I’m writing about it, so I face the music and stop. Okay, did it work? Goddammit, this puppy is going to be cool or I’ll die trying, right. Hang on for the next episode. Click Here to Read this Photo Feature Tech only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GET INSPIRED, BUILD COOL STUFF, GET TO SEE A RANGE OF CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE BUILDS. VISIT https://www.bikernet.com/pages/bike_builds.aspx

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Happy 75th to da Bandit

Wishing Keith ‘Bandit’ Ball a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Birthday from the Bikernet Crew. The Grand Supreme Editor of vast Bikernet Empire comprising News, Features, Tech, Freedom & Rights Legislation, Novels, Reviews, Event Coverage, Women on Two-Wheels, Biker Artwork, Leathers, Handbanged Choppers, Bonneville Racing, Charity, Veterans’ Support, et al takes another turn around the Sun today. At 75 years young, Bandit is just getting fired up and ready to find new adventures. Hold on tight, the Thursday Weekly News is in the shop today.

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Sturgis Rally History: Bullock Hotel Basement

by Bandit and Mike Rungy This is wild. It brings up memories of wild times and early issues of Easyriders Magazines. I have a neighbor in Deadwood who works for the Deadwood Historic Society. He called the other day about an article published in Easyriders around the Deadwood Whorehouses. Just before the article was published the feds raided and put an end to prostitution in the Black Hills forever, sorta… Click Here to read this article only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Click to Join Bandit’s Cantina for exclusive content plus Girls of Bikernet

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Klock Werks Sturgis Sale: Get 26% Off Almost Everything

It’s that super special time of year again in South Dakota that every midwesterner absolutely loves – we were blasted with yet another blizzard. Yipee. 😒 Just because riding season isn’t around the corner for us, doesn’t mean it can’t be for you! Visit GetKlocked.com and save 26% on almost everything* and get ready for the coming season! Start Shopping https://getklocked.com/ *Excludes Dixxon and Strider products. Sale ends 2/26/2023. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get on top of the action – subscribe to Bikernet’s free weekly newsletter, click & go.

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STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame honors the most influential people in the motorcycle industry, sport, and culture, to highlight their accomplishments and to promote the future of motorcycling. On behalf of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Board of Directors, I am proud to announce our 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees (in alphabetical order by first name):   1981 Team USA, winners of the Motocross Trophee Des Nations Chris Callen Jay Allen Roland Sands Scott Jacobs Donnie Smith, Arlen Ness Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Russell Radke, Freedom Fighter Bert Munro, Kickstands Down   Congratulations to each of these individuals. Stay tuned for Hall of Fame Highlights where the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame shares information about each inductee leading up to the ceremony.   The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is sponsored by Law Tigers Inc. The induction breakfast ceremony will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at The Lodge @ Deadwood. Tickets sales open March 1, 2023. For corporate tables, please call Leah or Penny at 605-347-2001.

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