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While he might be best known for his co-starring role in a 40 year-old movie, Malcolm Smith has an amazing history of racing and riding.   One of the world’s premier off-road motorcycle racers, Malcolm has participated in races all over the world – mostly off-road and endurance races. He won eight gold medals between […]

THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWSCompiled

A Note from the Photographer: I came across this bike when I was shooting cars for a Norwegian magazine this summer. I was driving all over the west coast of Norway with my two daughters. We ran out of bread one night, and I meet Kristina by the bread shelves, in a store at 9

Wrenching on Harley-Davidsons over the years has been more of a journey for me than anything else. It has been my good fortune to meet all kinds of people over the years while riding and working on bikes. I want to pass on a conversation that I had with one of my Bros. I once

Editor’s Note: This is an interesting diversion. MaryLou Brewton flashed this for sale feature into the Bikernet Headquarters just before Christmas 2011. According to Hugo Wilson, Motorcycle Encyclopedia, Nortons were built prior to 1908 with Clement, Peugeot, and JAP motors. In 1908 they introduced their first production engine, a side-valve engine available in 490 cc

So I sat through the finale of the Discovery Channel’s latest bike build-off last night and then started bumping around the Internet to read comments fueled by the show. Believe me when I say I’m glad this well-promoted televised event prompted a lot of buzz, because our industry needs a shot in the arm like

SADDLEMEN MODS TO THE SHRUNKEN FXR–In a world where over promising and under delivering has become all too common here is a gem I must share. The Bikernet built Shrunken FXR has become my daily rider and needed a couple small adjustments to be just perfect for me. One detail was the too small seat

Editor’s Note: Michael Kamalian is the CEO of Revolution Manufacturing, Bikernet’s newest sponsor to date. Unlike what many CEOs are perceived to be like, Michael is the kind of cat who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. The following short bike feature is in Michael’s words and showcases some of his company’s products. But

In the fall of 1961, my father died after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 47, I was 14. My mother didn’t drive, so in order for us to have any transportation we sold the car and bought me a 1960 Cushman Eagle motor scooter. A 14-year-old could legally ride a scooter or

We have experienced Harley-Davidson remanufactured engines, JIMS machine remanufactured transmissions and upgrades, and now  something new for an Evo rebuild. We took Dr. Hamster’s 200,000-plus miles Evo engine to Bennett’s Performance for a solid, aftermarket rebuild. This article covers a couple of directions. First, H-D’s inexpensive remanufacture operation is cool and returns your engine to

Here’s a look at Indian Motorcycles’ 2012 Press Kit and new model lineup. Click on each page to view it larger. Hit the ‘esc’ button on your computer to resume normal page viewing.    

Custom Cycle Enginering and Bikernet bring you a great tech article on installing CCE’s billet aluminum top triple trees on a Harley-Davidson dresser. Why would you want to do that when triple trees are hidden on a bagger? For improved handling. This tech was oringinally published by our friends at American Bagger magazine a couple

My name is Blake Axelson, and this is my story about our journey to Bonneville. Let’s start from the beginning, so throughout the summer before Bonneville we were having ignition problems with our motorcycle. My dad built a custom rigid bike, with a Buell XB9 engine in it. In my opinion, it is one of

   My Dad loved motorcycles. From Honda trail bikes to gold wings to CB750’s, I remember motorcycles were always a part of our family. A 1978 Honda Trail 70 was my first two-wheeled entry into the rough and tough biker world. It was an all black model with a chrome package and the folding ape

Several years ago, Matt Hotch approached Ron Loynds to build the first 26-inch wheel. Matt also needed tires for his Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off Vincent Custom called the “Vinnie.” He came in contact with Vee Rubber, a Thailand-based tire manufacturer (with 10,000 employees). Vee Rubber is known for being able to develop new tires quickly.

This article was authored by Troy Porter, J&P Cycles’ Iowa showroom supervisor and a hunting enthusiast. What he writes here could save your life this fall.   Autumn can come on strong with a change in temperature, darker skies for the commute both ways, and of course the unbelievable colors presented by fall leaves. If

   Click on the images to view them full size, press ‘esc’ to resume standard viewing      I made my way back out I-10 east to Baytown for the annual gathering of fuel, fun and frolic. But I don’t think I frolicked for the Texas National Motorcycle Rally at the recently renamed Royal Purple

Baker Drivetrain masterminds are constantly looking for new products. Did you know Lisa Baker is a mental member of Mensa. She is a brilliant engineer, and Bert flunked out of the MMI sparkplug-changing class at the mechanics school, but he likes to think of himself as sorta cool. Actually, he is also an engineer, but

THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWSCompiled

  Where the hell is Dothan, Alabama? Well, to Berry Wardlaw, its home and has been since 1996 when he moved his business, Accurate Engineering, to L.A. (lower Alabama). It’s where he has produced incredible engines for just about every notable in the industry including the powerhouses for many Discovery Channel bikes, the motors for

Most 1%er Motorcycle Club books are written by law enforcement types who have infiltrated clubs in order to make arrests and take those criminals down, by God! Other 1%er books are written by club insiders by themselves with the help of a ghost writer. Terry The Tramp: The Life and Dangerous Times of a One

After riding a motorcycle 20 some years, I can honestly say I still LOVE to ride. I love to ride, I love to love, and I love to live. Love Ride 28 took place this past month, and I think I have only missed the event a couple of years. After this year’s event, I

I’ve been fortunate enough to get to ride all over the United States and enjoy the roads, towns and people everywhere I’ve traveled. For many years, I would buy a tee shirt at every Harley dealer I visited. After 100-plus tee shirts, I stopped buying at every one and now only buy a tee shirt

Editor’s Note: Prince Najar did an admirable job with this feature, but I want to bang the gong harder. This builder and his crew is a one-of-a-kind team, who build state-of-the-art customs, multiple show winners, and market their talents in the most magnificent manner. This feature demonstrates the sexy style, yet it empowers women to