Hey, I’ve been in touch with guys and girls all over the industry. It’s 20 degrees here in Sturgis and light snow flurries block the sun but motorcycle action is everywhere. Shows, auctions and action is happening even in the coldest areas. Hell, in my small shop I’m building two bikes and preparing for road […]
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Hey Bandit, I am breaking news about the BUB 7 Streamliner. I just posted the following to social media. Denis Manning and the BUB 7 Racing Team are seeking a new Pilot for the BUB SEVEN Motorcycle Streamliner. If you meet the requirements below (please read completely before responding) and would like to be considered
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1958 Triumph Thunderbird Custom by Von Dutch PLAN A VISIT to NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM https://nationalmcmuseum.org WINTER HOURS: Thru March OPEN: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm CLOSED: Sunday and Monday Closing permanently Sept. 5, 2023 A young man in Los Angeles named Ken Howard began tinkering with his Indian Scout around 1946. Removing the shapely
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Click Here to read the latest Weekly News only on Bikernet.com I receive numerous inspirational quotes from brothers here, in India and from Ray in Australia. I enjoy them, find solace, comfort and inspiration in seemingly troubled times. Here’s the odd aspect and I say this a lot. These are the best of times. We
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by Bandit with photos from Mecum and Micah McCloskey Are We Doomed or Kickin’ Ass? Some feel the Las Vegas Mecum Motorcycle Auction is the Devil Incarnate. The money-making desire to flood the market with almost 2000 Vintage motorcycles in an unpredictable inflationary period could destroy the motorcycle industry and return us to where we
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by Bandit, Cabana Dan and the National Motorcycle Museum A brother, Cabana Dan owns this bike. There were only ten built as prototypes to compete with the Whizzer kit motorbikes. Dan only knows of two and this is one of them. It’s been housed in the National Motorcycle Museum for years. In the early years,
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Click Here to Read the Weekly News only on Bikernet.com We sold out of my second book “OUTLAW JUSTICE.” I’m in the process of having it set up on Kindle, so I can print more. But I do have some posters of the cover art by Eric Herrmann. The next two-year Cantina Member gets a
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by John Stein with edits from Bandit and John Martinisko Or what might happen to your beloved bikes when you’re not around Note: I’m not pretending that this is the definitive work on winding down your collection or living your life. But if it gets you to at least consider what steps should be taken,
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Industry & Legislative Motorcycle News from USA and the world Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish This Month’s Edition covers: HARLEY-DAVIDSON GOING ALL-ELECTRIC WYOMING LAWMAKERS PROPOSE BAN ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES STURGIS CHARITABLE DONATIONS SURPASS $2 MILLION LEGENDARY MOTORCYCLE DAREDEVIL ROBBIE KNIEVEL — R.I.P. U.S. HOUSE JOINS SENATE IN OPPOSING MOTORCYCLIST PROFILING NHTSA CHALLENGED ON ANTI-MOTORCYCLIST
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Stay Updated, Stay Ahead of the Curve. To Get There Faster, Click & Get the Bikernet.com Free Weekly Newsletter Here are four new things Daytona leaders are considering by Eileen Zaffiro-Kean, The Daytona Beach News-Journal Daytona Beach city commissioners batted around possible changes to Bike Week and Biketoberfest at a meeting last week, and next
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Join the Cantina to support Bikernet.com, stay wild and free forever; click here to view options Tons of material headed your way from features to techs to wild industry reports. Chris Callen stepped up with a report on his Cycle Source publishing efforts. In the meantime join your local motorcycle rights group and ride fast
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON KICKS OFF 120TH ANNIVERSARY WITH REVEAL OF 2023 MOTORCYCLES Limited-Edition Anniversary Models Plus Four New Motorcycles MILWAUKEE (January 18, 2023) – A year-long celebration of 120 years of Harley-Davidson pride and craftsmanship was launched today with the introduction of the first release of new models in the 2023 Harley-Davidson® motorcycle lineup, including the CVO™
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by Enrico Punsalang from https://www.rideapart.com Most interesting of all would have to be a sportier Continental GT 650. Ever since their debut back in 2018, the Continental 650 and Interceptor 650 pretty much propelled Royal Enfield to the global spotlight. Prior to the launch of these bikes, the brand had a decent footprint in Europe
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After a dazzling debut at EICMA 2022 and Rider Mania 2022, the Super Meteor 650 is landing on our YouTube Channel. Join us for the premiere of our all-new thoroughbred cruiser on January 16, 2023 at 07:30 PM India Standard Time. Visit: https://www.royalenfield.com/ WATCH IT LIVE * * * * * * * * *
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Click Here to Read the Weekly News only on Bikernet.com Hey, This week we published a piece about the state of the Chopper magazine market on Bikernet. As usual, when we delve into a topic, shit gets crazy. It’s the nature of every industry. Fifty years ago, life was simple, but exploding. It’s still exploding.
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The Ups and Downs of Print Media by Bandit and a handful of Editors I thought I might check in on the Motorcycle Magazine industry, specifically the chopper guys. F***, I didn’t know what I was diving into. A couple of years ago only one magazine survived the cost issues, the internet competition and the
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American Prime Manufacturing is excited to announce.. Two new Comp Master™ Clutch’s for 2017- Present Milwaukee 8 Models https://americanprimemfginc.com Even with a pandemic, labor shortages, material shortages, SUPPLY CHAIN WOES….We did it anyhow!!! Introducing the NEW Comp Master™ M8 models… 1056-0030 Comp Master™ Severe Duty Clutch Fits L2017-2021 M8 Models with OE Hydraulically actuated clutch. Bolt-in
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Click Here to Read this Week’s News only on Bikernet.com Hey, Another magnificent day in Paradise. If you’re into politics I know you’re on the edge of your seat. If you’re into football, you’re on the edge of your seat. If you’re into chopper building, you’re on the edge of your bench trying to make
Rockin’ the New Year Bikernet Weekly News for January 5, 2023 Read More »
All that’s past at present by Wayfarer Your Bikernet Blog Editor and Bikernet Official Facebook Page Curator, aspiring monk Wayfarer presents the year 2022 as seen by Bikernet readers worldwide. Time zooms by faster than Bonneville which got rained out. Milestones were completed including custom builds & charity drives. All the fear of virus did
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Click Here to Read this week’s News only on Bikernet.com Hey, It’s that time of the year, when we reflect on what we’ve done in 2022 and what we plan for 2023. Think about all of the anecdotes and the sheer potential of life in America. Like I told my grandson, it’s time to dream
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by Dustin Wheelen from https://www.rideapart.com On January 18, we get to see the 2023 motorcycles from the iconic Milwaukee Motorcycle Company The Motor Company will also detail its 120-year anniversary Homecoming event. Harley-Davidson does things differently; Always has, (probably) always will. For example, while most motorcycle manufacturers scrambled to showcase their latest lineups and brand-new
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by Bandit, Wayfarer, Bob T., Berry Green, Rogue, Sam Burns, the Redhead, Jim Waggaman, Laura, RFR and the rest of the gang. Click Here to read the latest weekly news only on Bikernet.com I want to wish everyone the best of Holidays. I know times are tough and challenging, but I have serious hopes for
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Merry Christmas from Bikernet.com and 5-Ball Family Get Riding with the Exclusive Bandit’s Cantina Membership. The 5-Ball Racing Patch is in the official Store. VISIT https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx Merry Merry to one and all….now go stuff your riding boots one leg at a time and ride free forever !!!
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by Enrico Punsalang from https://www.rideapart.com This cruiser was clearly inspired by one of Milwaukee’s finest cruisers. Motofino Streetboy V-Maxter 300 From China Looks Eerily Familiar The Chinese domestic market is littered with motorcycles that will have you looking twice. Why? Because you’ll be wondering why the bike you’re looking at looks like some weird caricature
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