News

Hey, This is an interesting week. Guys are scrambling to peel to Bonneville, including our own Ray C. Wheeler and the 5-Ball Raycer. Eric Bennett from Bennett’s Performance is riding a rocket at Bonneville. We were going to work on his Dyna this week, but he called me at the last minute. “This is like […]

Hey, Never a dull moment. Gary, the Bikernet Triking Viking is testing a bicycle ordinance in Long Beach. Could be dangerous. Ray is enjoying his final day on the salt. I’m headed to Milwaukee and Red’s Construction is working on the front of our building. We are working on techs with JIMS, S&S, Rivera-Primo, and

Hey, This is one of those days. It’s hot for Los Angeles. We are now planning for Las Vegas Bike Fest, even hotter. The front of the building is almost done. I need to go for a ride, but the cops in LA are out in force everywhere. I’m rolling on the screenplay effort, “Splintered

Hey, Was this week interesting or what. A brother encouraged over 800 riders, maybe 1000 to ride to Washington D.C. in protest of the Muslim 9/11 gathering. That’s what I call heart, and I wish like hell I was there standing next to Americans supporting America. Early this week some blog attacked Bikernet, which encouraged

Hey, Here we go with another stellar news column. Yesterday we ran out to Big Bear Choppers and witnessed the final stages of 20 long bikes being prepped for shipment to Katar. Ray Wheeler, the Bikernet Performance Editor tagged along and road tested Kevin’s Big Bear Chopper Titanium FXR. Kevin is the King of long

Hey, I’m trying to make a list. Yesterday it was as if every project from the front of the building to the dogs needed to be addressed. Hell, even the Bikernet van tires were deflating and screamed for attention. I tried to keep a straight face throughout the day and just deal with each issue

Hey, This is nuts, but we all knew that. Just as some of the industry is flying to Europe to be apart of Robin Bradley’s first Industry Show in Essen, I’m heading to Greece to sail around the coast. What the hell? You only go around once in life, and I’m writing a drunken sailor

Hey, This is going to be a good one, according to a government study of websites. First, we’re somewhat behind because of my week vacation sailing around Greece. There are 2000 islands surrounding Greece. I was busy. It’s also a hot one because of the wild shit happening around us constantly, including the Bikernet staff—never

Hey, This is a good one, but once a week, I’m going to promote Freedom in this country, as an alternative to more regulation, by pointing out an example. Here’s an interesting one from Ireland. The decline of the family pub has led to a rise in alcoholism. Since more and more pubs are forced

Hey, I need to do something about this news column. It’s kickin’ my ass every week. Here are my government quips for the day from the Week Magazine: The CIA has flung tens of millions of dollars in cash at President Hamid Karzai to buy influence in Afghanistan, but the money has merely fueled corruption.

Hey, Life is nuts, but you knew that. Remember when we were just scruffy bikers with one motorcycle, a garage, and a handful of tools. We had girlfriends and partied every weekend. That’s it. Don’t think about it much. It will drive you crazy. The news is nuts this week, so I won’t add to

Hey, I work hard all week planning for the Thursday News. The notion is to focus solely on the news on Thursday, but that rarely happens. There’s always business that jumps in the way, requests, flat tires, pissed off old ladies, or emergencies. Okay, so what’s new? Let’s hit the news. It’s going to be

Hey, I don’t know where to start today? This morning two presidents of motorcycle companies called to discuss company moves. It’s crazy. Why would they want to talk to little old me? I’m just going to Sugar Bear’s, then Born Free this weekend and hang out. What the hell do I know? Like everyone else I’m

Happy 4th of July! Get out and party. Party for me, I’m working on the news. A brother said, “Why don’t you just post a note that you’re riding to a party, and shine the news?” I can’t do that. Besides the news never stops. I would never be able to catch up. I just

Hey, Another packed weekend unfolds, and I’m not sure what to make out of it. Friday night Arlen Ness’s Birthday Dinner rocks at the Peterson Museum, then a display all weekend. A Hamster ride is scheduled for Saturday, but I have a grant meeting, then a memorial ride for George Hayward, who just passed away.

Hey, This news is amazing. I have a batch of comments to add, but I’m going to step aside and let it flow. We will talk about Bikernet content, redheads, riding, and whiskey at the end. The Thursday Bikernet News is sponsored in part by IronWorks Magazine and Cycle Source. EMISSIONS TESTING NO LONGER REQUIRED

Hey, This News column is already kicking my ass, and I’m just rolling off the dime and starting to edit. If this is any indication of this year, we are heading for some good times. The buzz is all about Daytona, the new models from Harley-Davidson, the new Indian engine, the new FXR from Big

Hey, This is such a crazy year. Each week seems to fly by, then another month. Can’t seem to accomplish anything fast enough. Here’s a hot one. I mentioned JIMS 116-inch engines. They produce a consistent 131 horses and torque with Branch heads. Eric Bennett is about to install a D&D system, a Power Commander,

Hey, I wish I knew which way to turn, but damn, the sun is shining, and my Mudflap Girl FXR is close to the road once more. We may be starting on our new Bonneville project in a week to 10 days, and I’m so close to wrapping up another Chance book and starting another,

Hey, There I was minding my own business. My to-do list was moderately packed with creative endeavors, bike build projects, Bonneville builds, book-writing schemes, and anything to help keep motorcycling freedom alive. Then the phone rang. It was Don Whalen, rare antique motorcycle curator. “I need to make a run north to deliver a 1942

Hey, I have a notion for the government. Since they believe they need to regulate every aspect of our lives. How about a challenge? Fix the post office or turn in your membership cards and go home. The federal government has been dodging this issue for over ten years and put the post office even

Hey, I hate to discuss politics over custom motorcycles and redheads. It’s not fair, but it’s all over us. I mentioned how the government should be given a project and told to finish it before it causes anymore problems, like fix the Post Office, and don’t come back until it’s done. I watched a presentation

Hey, This is a tough one. I’ve been waiting for weeks for insurance approval for a root canal. Yesterday my tooth said, “Enough is enough,” and initiated a pain procedure that kicked me right in the ass. I grabbed the phone immediately. So tomorrow I will be strapped under the buzzing effects of a high-speed

Hey, Shit’s happening so fast around the headquarters. It’s tough to stop and relax, or fix a sandwich. I lost ten pounds in a week. My tooth ache gave me an excuse not to eat at all. We shipped the Bonne Belle yesterday to Richmond, VA to Departure Bike Works. Lee Clemens and his crew