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A view of the inner workings of the new Sportster driveline and the new rubber mounts. Blending 47 years of hot rod tradition with a host of technological updates, the Harley-Davidson Sportster platform is all-new for 2004. Since it was introduced in 1957 as a raw-boned, high-performance hot rod, the Sportster has become an icon […]

Harley-Davidson continues to set the standard for factory custom style and performance with a four-model Dyna Glide line for 2004. For the first time, each Dyna Glide model will be offered with a choice of carburetor or electronic fuel injection on the 1450cc Twin Cam 88 V-Twin engine. New on all 2004 Dyna Glide models

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Aug. 11, 2003) ? Harley-Davidson’s Engine RemanufacturingProgram aims to give Evolution engines a second chance at life. So, it was fitting thatHarley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories provided GaryWetzel with a complimentary remanufactured engine for his 1993 Electra Glide. After all,Wetzel knows all about second chances.A highly decorated Vietnam veteran, Wetzel,

.It was a hundred years in the making and we’ll never see anything like it in our lifetime again. It’s huge (more than 25 acres), it’s truly an entertainment extravaganza (more than 12 bands on two stages) and it has something for everyone.On the weekend of July 20-21, at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Harley-Davidson Motor

    To those in the know, the mere mention of Davie Allan and the Arrowsconjures aural images of fuzz bitten yet melodic guitar instrumentals.Davie’s is not a household name, although many fans purchased the group’sbuzz saw soundtracks and albums in the 1960s. Many millions more haveheard Davie Allan’s work without being able to put

The Mann’s Chinese Theater was the scene of Biker Boyz madness as over 200 motorcycles paraded down Hollywood Blvd doing tire burnouts, charging and revving as if making the movie for the forbidden wheelie that was banned for the procession. The stars of the movie were not only Lawrence Fishburne who plays “King of Cali”

Our Caribbean reporter was recently blessed with the opportunity to ride to Sturgis from the east coast with Billy Lane, the creator behind Choppers Inc. Billy and Jose partnered with Roger Bourget for a Discovery Channel adventure to build a couple of bikes and tear up the streets between the east coast and the Badlands.

It’s all about love and American Romance with the creative side. We’re lucky bastards to be able to build whatever we feel and drive it off a cliff, if we so desire. Just 50 years ago a blue collar guy would think about working in a steel mill all his life. Now that same guy

Dirtbags and fluzies – as the newest Bikernet operative I guess some introductions are in order. The name’s Big Truth. I’m transmitting to you from Boston, MA. My mission is to cover local events, profile bike builders, and throw some tech articles in your eyes from time-to-time. Bandit suggested that I start off with a

If you have been hiding in a hole lately, like Osama yo’ Mama or some other fuck, you might not know who Billy Lane, the creator of Choppers Inc. is? But after reading this, even Sado and his multi billion whatever camel bangin’ ass will know who Billy Lane is. Discover, Build-Off Bike waiting paint.

Choppers Inc is a no nonsense, no bullshit shop. No catalog parts, no walls full of chromy crap, no racks full of the latest leathers. It’s a shop chocked full of cool gadgets, their own line of shirts and apparel and their super cool and original six gun parts (all patented designs). It’s a shop

Two of the riders from the Discovery Ride.We have all seen the Discovery motorcycle stuff. Here we have some of the ladies who participated in Motorcycle Women. These “girls” are not only good looking, have kick ass careers and know what they want in life, plus they love Choppers. What more would you want (besides

I was wet, cold and tired as I rolled the shovel into the bowels ofHell mknown as the south side of Detroit to find the elusive metal smith thatpeople call FabKevin. I was thinking what kind of person could cause thiskind of stir in the ol’ skool chopper community; I mean he wasn’tproducingfancy chrome shiny

I suppose I ought to explain something: For some obtuse reason, I feel I put alittle too much effort into a painting to simply dash off, leaving theviewer with a quick explanation of what is surface-level obvious. Nope… Ifigure I’d rather torture myself by doing two things at the same time;first, plumb my soul to

No this isn’t Stroker, but his grandpa. Guess the year and make of the bike for a free Bikernet sticker and year-long Cantina Membership.Photos and text from Stroker strok96@yahoo.comKent State University student interview of Stroker for use as reference material for her research paper on helmet laws.KS: How long have you been riding?Stroker: 34 yearsKS:

Scott Jacobs, the forefather of contemporary Harley-Davidson artists has produced a work that is worthy of the moniker “Official 100th Anniversary Artwork.” Scott is honored to have had the opportunity to work closely with Willie G. Davidson on this project. Scott states: “I think Willie G. and I each had the same vision of what

1. How did you get started in the Bike building industry? First let me say I’ve been a biker since my early teens with my first Honda moto-cross bike then migrated onto the street with a series of crotch rockets and cruisers. Only when I grew up and got into my 30s did I come

When Arlin started riding this was the style. From Bob T.With so many fly-by-night operations around these days, it is great to see an original chopper builder still rockin’ 30 years later. It’s not hard to see why he’s flourished in today’s environment, once you speak with Arlin Fatland, owner and founder of 2-Wheelers motorcycle

• Latisha with the DAvid Mann Bike- This is an image of myself with the David Mann bike. Many people who have watched the show remember me as the only female painter featured and the only artist to incorporate metal etching. Latisha Wood was born the baby of a large family with four brothers and

Ya know, sometimes the term Otherside has a mysterious connotation, like when somebody’s draggin’ in their last breath, and they croak, “See you on the Otherside.” Sometimes the grass is greener on the Otherside of the fence. Sometimes, it refers to good versus evil. Sometimes it’s just the side ya can’t see.When my bro, “D”

As you saw, if you're a regular reader of BIKERNET, I just returned from the Canadian Championship of Bike Building in Wembley Alberta. While I was there I had the pleasure of meeting a group of youngsters from the Bernice MacNaughton High School in Moncton, New Brunswick and their teacher Marc “MAZZ” Mazerolle. TBear and

Reprinted Courtesy of WomenRidersNow.com Marjorie always had a warm smile for those who visited her in her office.One of the biggest and most respected engine manufacturers in the motorcycle industry, S&S Cycle, may not have existed if it wasn't for Marjorie Smith. “If it wasn't for her willingness to continue the business in 1959 and

Funny sounding title ain’t it. The story actually should intrigue the adventurer in all of us. Sharon Wynn has raised a family to include children, grand children, and even a great grandchild. She has helped mold the young minds of children for over 30 years, as a part of Texas’s educational system. You could say

While he builds hi-visual impact motorcycles, some people call California Master Builder Matt Hotch “The Invisible Man” thanks to his ability to make lines and cables disappear to create a totally uncluttered, seamless design.Growing up in Minneapolis, he was up on two wheels by age 10. “My Grandfather was one of those guys who came