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That's Tim, the old guy, in the back. For some Americans these are the best of times, and for others just keeping afloat is a daily challenge. For many of us working stiffs the lack of funds was the biggest hurdle to owning our own scoot. Too often we hear good bros say they bought […]

Taking a fast rewind to the year 1978, Brian Hatano started his first ten-year stint working for Eddie Paul at E.P. Industries in El Segundo, CA, Eddie already a topgun in Hollywood thanks to his radical stuntwork as well as his SFX aka special effects inventiveness that eventually led to him being described as “Mad

It gives me great pleasure to write this story. I had a problem with the title, because Dave accomplished so many things, but first he’s a rider who has logged over two million miles on a Harley-Davidson. That’s right, and over 900,000 on his current 1991 FXRP. But hang on for just a couple more

Sam, Goth Girl and photographic artist Sara Liberte. In England, if you get the chance to meet the queen, it is customary to drop to one knee to pay your respects. We have no queen in America, but there is a woman I find so remarkable that she warrants that level of respect. In the

When we think of engraving, we might think of the U.S. Mint where money is printed from intricately engraved metal plates, the stuff Humphrey Bogart was also chasing down along with counterfeiters. But I think it’s all digital now. Gone are the master craftsmen who made a little money making big money for Uncle Sam.

Here’s the story of a young French, Spanish and Apache artist and Indian MC rider. Peter Oropeza is a man of spirit in a world of greed and quarterly reports. Through life’s peaks and valleys he’s sought meaning and direction. “It’s not about just making money,” Peter explained. “I needed a way to feed my

Have you ever wondered who makes some of the seats you see on those fantastic high dollar bikes on the Discovery Channels Biker Build Off series? It must be some factory in Southern California, you're thinking. A huge conglomerate with dozens of employees in an assembly line set-up perhaps with a vast show room? No

Gold Coast Choppers latest creation “Alien” has landed an array of trophies at Gold Coast Bike Week. Alien’s first public viewing was on Saturday. However lucky riders on the S&S Chopper Shop Ride got a sneak preview on Friday as Twin Tech Motorcycles was the first Bike Shop on the list for the ride to

The South Australian government describes their newly passed Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008 as, “An Act to provide for the making of declarations and orders for the purpose of disrupting and restricting the activities of criminal organisations, their members and associates; to make related amendments to the Bail Act 1985, the Criminal Law

ISSUE STATEMENTThe issue of motorcycle sound has been recently described as an issue that we, the motorcycle community, must address or it will address us. Dr. Muffler, official consultant to the MRF.WHERE WE AREMotorcycle sound when deemed excessive has become a serious issue in some communities and certainly may become an issue in many more.

An assortment of major minds in the European motorcycle rights community. Photo by G. Livett.Editor's note: This is a tad awkward to understand. It falls under, “You needed to be there.” It's a power point presentation, from Aline at FEMA (Federation of European Motorcyclists Association), I plucked it apart to share with you. A Vision

A couple of months ago we ran a newspaper report from Oakland, California wherein the Oakland police reported to be re-installing louder exhaust on their patrol bikes for accident prevention . Of course the MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) disputed their claims. Since we produced the Bikernet.com Independent Noise study, we continually look for confirmation. What

That's the lovely Vickie, on the left, with here accident scene instructors. I love passionate people. I don’t even have to agree with them (most of the time) but my FAVORITE passionate people are the ones who are passionate about freedom. Maybe that is what attracted me to motorcycling or maybe it was the other

This is a guest post by Benjamen Ober, a student at Duke University in the Terry Sanford Institute for Public Policy.Tim Shingara does not look like a man you would expect to be working for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). His shoulder-length hair, thick mustache, tight black t-shirt, torn jeans and intense stare exude the

Motorcyclists often get a bad rap. Some say cycles are too loud and some note the folks who ride cycles dart around their towns like crazed squirrels. For reasons such as these a motorist may not like sharing the road with motorcycles. But, did you know motorcycles are good for you? Motorcycles…” Get 35-75 mpg,

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. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com.COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWSCompiled & Edited

Keep your eyes open and ride aggressively, peeling away from every car you can.THE REAL PROBLEM WITH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS–Subject: The bottom line is, pay attention when you're behind the wheel. Bikers, Motorcyclists' Lives depend on it.We have the Right to travel these roads of the USA as Bikers, Motorcyclist. We embrace Risk every time we

Rogue on left with Bandit, Daytona 1973.ABATE needs your help to continue these efforts! Currently, less than 1 percent of Florida’s 900,00+ endorsed motorcyclists are among the 7,500 members, in 30 Chapters that make up ABATE of Florida, Inc. These dedicated motorcyclists represent and work to preserve and protect the rights of all Florida bikers;

As unbelievable as it may seem, Denver now has one of the harshest noise ordinances in the country. Clearly aimed at bikers, this little piece of government bull was sponsored by the aspiring fascist Rick Garcia.The law is pretty simple, it only takes up two pages – but what it does is effectively takes away

There is important constitutional helmet law litigation, originally brought by Richard Quigley that requires your support for it to succeed. It is set for trial in May 2008 in the same California courthouse where Quigley obtained the judicial opinion that the California helmet law was unconstitutionally vague as applied. The present litigation, if successful, will

Illustration by Chris KallasBATTLE ESCALATES AGAINST RIDERS' FREEDOM OF CHOICE–Life and living encompass many choices. As much as we would like to be, we are not personally in total control of how we live. We live with (and under) rules and regulations (laws) to co-exist peacefully among the population, and along the way develop (hopefully)

Author’s Note: My editorial to the Fremont Paper aboutthis incident has been picked up nationally, and BOLT sent letters fromtheir lawyer to the Fremont mayor and city council. Hope it makes a difference:With terrorists blowing up cities, and illegal immigrants flooding over our borders, I wondered why some cops do what they do. My wife

It is any mid-week evening. Across our great country, we rush home fromwork, clean up and don our best looking riding clothes. We touch up thechrome grab mama and climb aboard. All is smiles because we are going out toour favorite watering hole (or two) for bike night.We know hundreds of fellow bikers will be

A Classic Shovelhead chop by Keino of the Indian Larry Legacy crew. Photo by Ela.There continues to be a lot of discussion about the future of our industry as bikers, shop owners, and manufacturers struggle to deal with the new emissions restrictions from the EPA. We have another opportunity to continue our way of life,