by K. Randall “Bandit” Ball The city from Laguna to Irvine and El Toro closed in on Trabuco Canyon like a concrete plaque. But Cook’s still resided in the last remaining unencumbered scrub hills. Bruno tied off his helmet to his TT bars and kicked up dust in the ground-shale parking lot to the door. […]
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by Jason Marker from https://www.rideapart.com With a simple, thimble-shaped washer, this pioneering woman gearhead saved the lives of countless RAF pilots in WWII. During the Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force discovered a glaring problem with its Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered fighters—the Hawker Hurricane and the Supermarine Spitfire. See, that generation of Merlin was fitted with
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If you keep an eye on yourself you can see your moods change and why. I’m going to cruise over to Cabana Dans next week. I need to cover his final pieces for his restored 1914 H-D Twin before they head to Tim the Flat Earth pinstripper in Spearfish, SD. I’ll sneak into Tim’s shop
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Amazing Bessie spent 60 years in the saddle, aboard 28 different motorcycles by Ann Ferrar Click here to read this photo feature article on Bikernet.com Ann Ferrar, author of “Hear Me Roar: Women, Motorcycles and the Rapture of the Road,” considers Bessie Stringfield one of her life’s greatest inspirations. Ferrar spent time with Ms. Stringfield
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Hey, Life is full of options. Hell, try to buy a couch, a computer or a refrigerator. The options will kick your ass. Options can be daunting — Especially if you have a list of dire projects looming over you like a gray sky. Ah, but the other option is to reframe your list into
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Click Here to read the latest Weekly News only on Bikernet.com I receive numerous inspirational quotes from brothers here, in India and from Ray in Australia. I enjoy them, find solace, comfort and inspiration in seemingly troubled times. Here’s the odd aspect and I say this a lot. These are the best of times. We
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Join the Cantina to support Bikernet.com, stay wild and free forever; click here to view options Tons of material headed your way from features to techs to wild industry reports. Chris Callen stepped up with a report on his Cycle Source publishing efforts. In the meantime join your local motorcycle rights group and ride fast
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Click Here to Read the Weekly News only on Bikernet.com Hey, This week we published a piece about the state of the Chopper magazine market on Bikernet. As usual, when we delve into a topic, shit gets crazy. It’s the nature of every industry. Fifty years ago, life was simple, but exploding. It’s still exploding.
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Click Here to Read this Week’s News only on Bikernet.com Hey, Another magnificent day in Paradise. If you’re into politics I know you’re on the edge of your seat. If you’re into football, you’re on the edge of your seat. If you’re into chopper building, you’re on the edge of your bench trying to make
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Click Here to Read this week’s News only on Bikernet.com Hey, It’s that time of the year, when we reflect on what we’ve done in 2022 and what we plan for 2023. Think about all of the anecdotes and the sheer potential of life in America. Like I told my grandson, it’s time to dream
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by Bandit, Wayfarer, Bob T., Berry Green, Rogue, Sam Burns, the Redhead, Jim Waggaman, Laura, RFR and the rest of the gang. Click Here to read the latest weekly news only on Bikernet.com I want to wish everyone the best of Holidays. I know times are tough and challenging, but I have serious hopes for
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The Two-wheeled Lifestyle Overseas No, there isn’t a new seafaring hover-bike unveiled here. We men may be comfortable in same fixed clothing and gear on motorcycles, well-worn, tested & true. However, women have such a range of choices, they often end up selecting a two-wheeler that’s most commonly known and popular, based on their daily
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Merry Merry, Goddammit! CLICK To Go Read the Weekly Thursday News Hey, Everyone gets the blues during the holidays. They can’t buy all the wonderful gifts they would like. They can’t visit all the folks they want to see. They wish they could attend all the festive events available, maybe even in faraway places. On
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THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS: * is there another Easy Rider Movie in the works? * Advertisements and Pop-ups on free content websites * TMZ & Jay Leno * Roland Sands new baggage solution * Loud pipes and its Road Test * Custom Indian Scout Rogue * Wisdom Quotes * SEMA & the mid-term elections
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Hey, It’s Thanksgiving again and wow, what a year. I want to give thanks to all the riders all over the country who come to Bikernet. I want to give thanks to all the brothers and sisters who help contribute or help with the production and content in Bikernet. We have almost 27 years of
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Hey, Every once in a while, I begin to wonder if Bikernet is taking the wrong direction. Maybe we should support the Green New Deal like most of the media does. Hell, they don’t even ask questions. Isn’t that what Journalists are supposed to do? Then remarkably, I will stumble along something that inspires my
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Click Here to read the News from Bikernet.com and celebrate Riding Free Forever !!! It’s All Good, Strong and Respectful By Bandit, Rogue, Wayfarer, Laura, Barry Green, Sam Burns, the Redhead, Gearhead, El Waggs, the Sheriff, Steve Phiel, Bob T., Bill May and the rest of the gang Hey, Wow, exciting times. The elections, the
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by Bandit, Rogue, Wayfarer, Laura, Barry Green, Sam Burns, the Redhead, Gearhead, El Waggs, the Sheriff, Steve Phiel, Bob T., Bill May and the rest of the gang Hey, This has been an amazing year. Absolutely don’t forget to vote. I’ve been hard at writing articles all week long and speaking to folks far and
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Hey, Hang on, the news is full of surprises. I’ve talked to industry leaders and plenty of voices from the past this week. We mentioned the Mystery Sled published in ER in the ‘70s. It was photographed for the feature by Jake. Getting ready to kick off my next build with those cast iron levers
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It’s All Hot and Steamy “The World is in turmoil and we need a solid code of the West, or Dharma. Let’s see how the news pans out and what might pop today. Hang on! Let’s hit it….” — Bandit Weekly News by Bandit, Wayfarer, Sam Burns, J.J. Solari, Bob T., Laura, Barry Green, the
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When You Think You Are On Track, You Are Already Halfway There Click and view this Week’s News — only on Bikernet.com “We’ve faced a serious wave of content including the Indian Chief café racer feature, which is on the home page. Barry sent me a squad of hot looking broads for the Cantina. Don’t
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by K. Randall “Bandit” Ball “Chopper Charlie was in a jam, he knew it. He stepped into too many dark alleys with the wrong guys. He told his old lady to pack everything she owned into her Buick Roadmaster station wagon and get ready to split. Melanie did as she was told. A tiny, bubbly
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The Weekly News that matters – every Thursday on Bikernet.com Click Here to get your weekly round-up on motorcycles and motorcyclists now Halloween is coming up and we already have a terrific batch of Halloween girls coming your way from Barry Green. Bandit is working with the factory, Markus Cuff and maybe Jon Kosmoski
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Kayleigh clinched the BTR Road Racing Championship with a thrilling win at Barber Motorsports Park by Royal Enfield Media Team Fierce competition brought the battle down to the last round, but Kayleigh Buyck clinched the BTR Road Racing Championship with a thrilling win at Barber. Kayleigh Buyck Crowned at Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. Barber
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