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 […]
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”
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We’ve all been there, out for a ride when the skies open up and it begins to rain. Now imagine, you’re on a country road with the oil and grease from several days of great weather bubbling to the surface. You know you’re going faster than you should, but what the hell. It’s been a
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We need you to pay attention to this article.In the last segment Chris Maida, the editor of American Iron, told you what can happen to your motorcycle business and/or personal custom motorcycle due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new and past emissions rules and laws. He talked about how one rule covers the restrictions
MRF members surrounding Brett Smith (MIC) from S&S. The new EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) motorcycle emissions rules have taken effect for the large manufacturers, those that produce over 3,000 units per year, beginning with the 2006 models. You know your shop is ready for the new year. Your techs have done their homework so they
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Not long ago I volunteered to do a write up on the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. The Boss told me to get on it right away due to the looming EPA restrictions. Well with the holidays and my crashed computer slowed me down. My bust, I first went to their web address and was blown away.
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
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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
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Photos by RFRWe are fortunate to have whiskey drinking correspondents on all points of the earth. Here’s an exclusive tour of the Jack Daniels distillery, museum and a few back doors by Rigid Frame Richard.–Banditto it as Lynchburg, Tennessee but these are the laymen that have not felt the “light”. First rule – No Matter
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Land speed record holder Marty Dickerson riding his Vincent in the '50s.The rarest of rare vintage motorcycles, these decades-old machines are challenging to start and difficult to ride. Yet they are becoming more expensive to purchase despite — and some say because of — the down economy.For years, ultra-obscure bikes such as a 1936 Crocker
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Editor's Note:Jared is the youngest employee on the US Avon Tyre staff. Enjoy his youthful inspiration. –BanditI remember a particular enlightening time in my life. It contained quite possibly my single greatest act of stupidity, and ended up teaching me more than I will probably ever be able to really put into words. I was
My name is SSgt KC Sanger. I just wanted to write and say thanks for a great website. The little time I get on a computer over here in Iraq is spent checking out your site. I have been going to this site every week for the last 3 years. When I get back to
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The beer was hot since the cooler broke at the Lake Town Tavern. So Igor and Chick sat at the bar drinking gin and tonics. That’s a drink Chick first met at the British Club in Rabul, New Guinea when a navy destroyer he served on as a boiler tender made a port call to
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A pre-300 shot showing the new Steed Muscle Bike with a 280 Metzeler. We're just about ready to debut our new Steed Musclebike, “Sintaur”model motorcycle with the new Avon 300 Tyre. Steeds started this project last April with our brand new proprietary Monoglide chassis. We've been running proprietary frames on our bikes for over six
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Bob T. blasting down to Pep Boys to grab some heat wrap.Editor’s Note: Sounds official, like I might tell you this guy is fulla shit before we get started. That’s not the case. We’ve wanted to bring you the skinny on using insulated exhaust wrap for a year or two. Larry Curik is a close
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Doherty Machine has just released their latest version of the performance proven Power PACC intake system for all Delphi EFI equipped machines. This upgraded version incorporates numerous improvements that provide increased efficiency and longevity. Doherty's snap in venture has been updated and machined specifically for the EFI application. This specially designed venturi creates an induction
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This is Shirley Zanelli’s latest leather seat creation. It was etched for an Indian restoration by “Lucky’s Speed Shop” out of Chandler, Arizona. It was designed by the owner, Don Yates, as a tribute to the Board Track Racers of the early 1900s. Mike Tomas, of Kiwi Indian, who’s responsible for building the engine, transmission,
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The Bikernet Helpful Tech Of The Week Award. Good work, Jim.After breaking my transmission Mainshaft for the second time I decided an Outboard Support Bearing was my only hope. Sadly BDL does not have a direct fit “Bolt On” Outboard Support Bearing for a Shovel (a 3-inch open belt kit with EVO-10S motor plate). But
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No, this tech won't deliver her or this scooter, but motivation is always a good thing.For those who know me, you all understand that I am an imperfect perfectionist. For those who do not know me, it means if there is something that is bothering me – then I have to fix that problem right
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