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Riding before Cell Phones.I have prepared an original scientific review article on the subject of cellphone use while driving, substantiating the huge safety implications for allmotorists, and the even greater safety implications for motorcyclists. Ireviewed the landmark epidemiologal studies and the controlled experimentalstudies, as well as converging studies from other disciplines of science,such as neurology […]

The author working in his shop.“The razors edge”, a familiar expression, has returned to our sector once again in 2006. After experiencing robust growth for a period of five years fostered by new TV shows and other forms of media, the motorcycle industry, specifically the American V-twin market that we know and love, is starting

April 21-22, 2006, Charlotte, NC—The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of North Carolina, Inc. hosted Beast of the East, which drew 122 people from 14 states. Biker’s rights issues are rooted in the core values of the American system—freedom and equal treatment under the law. As the gathering of activists attests, where

I recently was hit by Noise Freak efforts and it scared me that in a noisy world bikers would take the brunt of their silencing efforts. Even the AMA suggested that we cower and hide to prevent future intrusions into our rights. A respected Motorcycle mag editor said this to me, in defense of his

S&S Cycle and Richland Center High School have very close ties. Our entire third-generation leadership–President Brett Smith, Senior Manager of Engineering Michael Scaletta and Education Lead Tom Smith—all graduated from RCHS. During their time at RCHS, one teacher in particular, Francis “Fuzz” McCauley, made an impact on the S&S family. Not only was Fuzz the

Out On The TownOn A Chilly Spring NightIn A Good Mood,Seeing Things Through Sober Eyes We Pull Up To A Local BarAnd Walk Inside, Order A Couple SodasListen To The Music Staying AwayFrom The Drunks As TheyStumble On By Feeling Tension In The Air,It’s Coming On Hard And FastThat Bad Vibe Is In My GutAnd

The Bombay Travel Woes:Being a biker is no special feature to most commuters on Indian roads. In a country where population outnumbers job opportunities, people are more than willing to travel miles to reach their place of work. Real estate rates in the premium South Bombay area are so exorbitant that the average employee has

The Gun Master, Larry Crow, center stage at the Full Throttle in Sturgis when guns were drawn.Master Custom Gunsmith Larry Crow, owner of Competitive Edge Gunworks and member of the Prestigious American Pistolsmith Guild, is joining Bikernet with monthly articles for 2006. Larry is not only a premier custom gunsmith but also teaches courses at

Girls shot in Sturgis by Bob Page of American Motorcycle 1902.New Rule: Stop giving me that pop-up ad for Classmates.com! There's a reasonyou don't talk to people for 25 years. Because you don't particularly like them! Besides, I already know what the captain of the football team is doingthese days: mowing my lawn.New Rule: Don't

The dangerous Buck Lovell. We recently discovered an old magazine editor in the corner of the Kendon Trailer and Lift manufacturing shop. He was sweeping up lathe shavings and filtering old cutting oil to be reused. Buck’s been around the business since Ed Roth published his miniature chopper book in the ‘60s. Buck knows how

I am originally from Franklin County, Kansas. In Ottawa, we had one of the largest Toy Runs in the Nation. We started out the year with a Christmas in July, which would bring in the largest part. There would be cars being auctioned off, tons of events, raffles, and the whole community would gather for

BIKES STOLEN – PLEASE READ!I received the following email on Friday and offered to post pics and descriptions of the missing bikes. Please look carefully at all eight bikes. Thanks, LaylaMy Name is Peggy Ellavsky. I am with ATLAS PRECISION IN APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA. Jason Douglas told me to contact you and let you know

Danger surrounds us. Every evening on the news we hear impending doom, violence, Amber alerts, drunken politicians, bishops killing innocents with their cars and molesting our children. If you're like me, there's a high probability that you purchased your motorcycle to escape the everyday pressures consuming your brainwaves. Live to Ride, Ride to Work, is

To some, a grungy, long-haired, mutton-chopped guy brooding behind aviator shades as he cruises on a chopper with nothing ahead but the open road means pure freedom. To those safely esconced in Buicks, a rearview mirror full of loud bikes and liquored-up riders usually means it's time to lock the doors and stare straight ahead.No

The Mongols Motorcycle Club has won the fight over the seizure of its trademarks. United States Attorney Thomas P. O’Brien has lost his case. The club continues to own its name and its patch and has a constitutionally protected right to continue to exist.Last October 21st, a brash press release announced the unsealing of a

Mongolshomepage The Feds were trying to set a precedent so that they could eventually take trademarked property from anyone and then anyone’s personal property for whatever reason.Judge Florence-Marie Cooper of the Central District issued an interesting order last week barring the government from seizing any property displaying the “Mongols” trademark. The word “interesting” gets thrown

I warned about legislation, Senate No. 2017 filed by the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, that would drastically increase fines up to $125.00 and add further penalties, including probation, for motorcyclists operating in Massachusetts wearing so-called “unapproved” or “novelty helmets,” or not wearing a helmet at all, and/or not wearing “approved” eye protection. Portions of those fines

The First Banning of a Motorcycle Clubs Colors in the USA If you are a Member of a Motorcycle Club as I am, I'm sure you have heard about how a Judge has banned the Colors of the the Mongols Motorcycle Club.. Not only are the Members not allowed to wear their Colors, but any

Anybody can join Sema, large companies, small, dealers and individuals. HEALTH CARE DEBATE FROM SEMA–Lawmakers are seeking to enact legislation into law in 2009 that would fundamentally reform how Americans access the nation’s health care system. A number of Congressional Committees are now tackling the tough job of writing the legislation this summer, with a

While standing in a Sturgis bar full of bikers swigging whiskey and watching half-naked damsels dance seductively across the bartop, I realized that few of these scruffy to upscale riders know there's an entire community of motorcyclists devoted to preserving motorcycle freedoms. That's right. As we bang through life bobbing and weaving between taxes, exes,

Editor's Note: I received this letter recently from a brother. I thought it was interesting and direct. Then I saw the author covered on national television, so I gave it another read, and decided to share it with our readers:A letter from a woman in Arizona. She writes an open letter to our nation's leadership:

Bassani Exhaust and Bikernet are making 2009 the year of Freedom. We want to point out freedom issues and support freedom fights. If you are in a motorcycle rights group send us a banner (500 by 100 wide). We want to support freedom fighters on Bikernet. If you're not a member of your local rights

March 27, 2009 The Honorable Fran Pavley State Senator 23rd District The Capitol Room Nº 4035 Sacramento, California 95814 Dear Senator Pavley, My letter pertains to SB 435 and what was characterized on your Web site as a loophole in California law, singling out motorcycles for further emission regulation and enforcement. If this bill passes,

GUN LESSON FREEDOM VS. GUN CONTROL– For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. It is now closer to reality than you think…………. You're sound asleep when you hear a thump outside your bedroom door. Half-awake, and nearly paralyzed with fear, you hear muffled whispers. At least twopeople