4th Annual Poker Run on Satruday September 28
4th Annual Poker Run on Satruday September 28
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Motorcycles
New Ride: 2024 Road Glide CVO ST
25 Years of Progression An Overview and Review By Johnny White This year marks 25 years since Harley-Davidson first released a CVO, which stands for Custom Vehicle Operations. The Factory has always been known to chase the trends to ensure they are on the cutting edge as far as fit and functionality of the newest
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Legend Suspensions AT Bikes, Blues, and BBQ
LEGEND SUSPENSIONS AT BIKES, BLUES AND BBQ AT PIG TRAIL HARLEY-DAVIDSON Stop by and see Legend Suspensions during Bikes, Blues, and BBQ. We will be set up at the dealership and look forward to seeing you there! SEPTEMBER 18-21 Pig Trail Harley Davidson 2409 W Hudson Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 636-9797 * * *
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Buffalo Chip on the road to Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest
FRIDAY & SATURDAY (9/13-9/14): The Buffalo Chip is Hitting the Road to Papa Chubby’s During Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest Bring your friends to meet up with Buffalo Chip CEO Rod “Woody” Woodruff and the Chip crew for two days of riding, customs and all-around good times! Learn more at https://www.papachubbys.com/ * * *
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Not Our Circus: 1%er Clubs in the Media
an article by Amy Irene White Hang on, I am going to say a lot of words, and step on some toes… Pull up your big girl panties and put on your steel toed boots, because I am once again going to be defending the 1% and their support clubs. Now, I realize me defending
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The Post Bonneville Bikernet Weekly News for August 29, 2024
Hey, We rolled in from Bonneville yesterday afternoon, an easy five hours with three drivers covering about 125 miles apiece. The Salt Torpedo set a record with a top speed of 144.888 the first day of racing. The next day we sailed through the lights on a rutted track at over 150. Our team at
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VIDEO: Japan’s daring experimental engine against EVs
Japan dares experimental engine to beat EVs: It’s combustion, but zero emissions In a move that opposes the ongoing trend of motorcycle manufacturers transitioning to electric motorcycles, Kawasaki Motorcycles in Japan has introduced an experimental motorcycle that uses hydrogen fuel. It was pleasant to see this innovative prototype demonstrated on the Suzuka track in Japan;
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Bikernet Reader Comments for August 2024
Direct from the Streets by Bandit Hey, We receive comments from readers daily. Some controversial, some informative and some tech questions, but they’re all good. Since the Bikernet Weekly News tomorrow will be a monster and we have some special letters, I decide to create this special column. The Sturgis Rally just ended and I’m
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Urgent Motorcycle Legislative Issues
URGENT MOTORCYCLE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES Shops, Industry and the Rest of Us Need to be Involved! Everything you own is seemingly being co-owned by someone else–you need to take a look at Right to Repair, Right to Modify, mandating renewable fuel for everyone, banning and targeting of ICE engine motorcycles, lack of support for existing owner
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Mystery of Where is the Thursday News August 08, 2024
Hey, We won’t produce a news column this week. It’s pandemonium on the Streets of the biggest, baddest motorcycle rally in the world. There’s more to do in the rolling Black Hills than you can shake a dozen sticks at. There are demo rides from every manufacturer, every product on the planet is represented, racing
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Suspension Technologies in Sturgis
Shock Talk: We are Here in Sturgis, Tie-downs & Podcast COME SEE US AT THE RALLY AT EXIT 55! Now- August10th We are set up at the famous Black Hills Harley-Davidson in the Vendor Lot, doing FREE INSTALLS and answering your suspension questions. Purchase your Rear Shocks and/or Front Fork Cartridges, and you’ll not only
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Summer is still summering at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Factory Tours return and see how you can squeeze out a little more fun out of the season over Labor Day weekend Plus, MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum is cooking up a new menu! MILWAUKEE, USA (August 1, 2024) – The wait is over. Factory Tours at the legendary Pilgrim Roam Powertrain
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Total Recall Bikernet Weekly News for July 25, 2024
Boss is so busy, he started another shop to get busy with business. In the news this week, Bandit watches an old Science Fiction movie again and draws comparison to the current chaos on planet Earth regarding our oxygen levels. Can you guess the name of that flick based on a novelette by Philip K
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Save Our Shops!
The independent and aftermarket motorcycling industry is endangered. Shops, builders, parts makers – every aspect of the industry is being threatened by regulatory lockdown. Dealers won’t work on bikes over ten (10) years old, but manufacturers won’t let anyone other than dealers work on the bikes. Motorcycling legend Bob Kay is speaking out for the
Build Moto sees a future for mechanics
Build Moto sees a future for mechanics And so does Harley-Davidson which is now a sponsor by Wayfarer Would you have liked to build a motorcycle when you were in highschool? A mentorship program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is teaching teams of high school students how to work on motorcycles. Mentors from various companies are
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Life and Times of Bill May, 1971
The Girl, the Stroked Knucklehead and the Band as narrated by Bill May Shifting back in time, in 1970 I sold the bike I rode from Nevada to Oklahoma on in ‘69. I cruised back to Reno for a few months and fell in love with a girl there. I was riding with a small
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Built by the Himalayas
COMING SOON TO USA THE HIMALAYAN 450, BUILT BY THE HIMALAYAS A motorcycle with strong adventure lineage yet remains true to our philosophy of pure motorcycling. The all-Himalayan retains the capability, versatility and the ability to go anywhere your adventure takes you. Nothing you don’t need and everything that you do. We invite you to
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TwinPower Launches Innovative Bag-in-a-Box Oil Program for Dealers
TwinPower Launches Innovative Bag-in-a-Box Oil Program for Dealers Free Rack Helps Manage Storage and Dispensing Oil and Lubricants Keller TX – July 10, 2024 – Twin Power, a leader in motorcycle parts and accessories, today announced the return of one of its most popular dealership support efforts, the 6-gallon Bag in a Box Dealer Oil
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Yamaha Announces New YZ250FX & WR250F
Yamaha Announces New YZ250FX & WR250F Along with Additional Updates to Off-Road Lineup MARIETTA, Ga. – July 10, 2024 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is introducing its new lineup of 2025 off-road motorcycles with thrilling options for enthusiasts ranging from young beginning riders to seasoned professionals. The spotlight for 2025 falls on the exciting and
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Frankie 1964: Life and Times of Bandit
An Outlaw Rider’s Story by Keith “Bandit” Ball illustrated by Wayfarer Whether he knew it or not he reveled in three aims, creativity through motorcycles, freedom through riding and the touch of a woman. He quickly discovered insincerity, power, control and evil in the service, but Frankie held true to his belief in fairness and
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Get Your Kicks on Route 666
Story and photos Koz Mraz www.kozmoto.com Arizona has incredible geological diversity that lie between Flagstaff’s Humphries Peak, at 12,637 feet to the Grand Canyon, the Red Rocks of Sedona to lush Verde Valley. Arizona also has the longest continuous stretch of uninterrupted Route 66 two-lane asphalt and is home to Route 666. Renamed SR 191
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Indian Motorcycle and King of the Baggers in UK
Indian Motorcycle brings the thunder to Goodwood Festival of Speed with the Challenger RR and FTR750 Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, will bring the thundering sound of King Of The Baggers and American Flat Track racing to the UK with the appearance of the Indian Challenger RR and FTR750 at the prestigious Goodwood Festival
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The Mike Parti Story
A portrait of an avid motorcyclist by Michael Fitzsimons Parti was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 23, a long time ago. At 15, Parti bought an old Ford jalopy. When his mother saw the car, she threatened to chain the tires together until Parti turned 16 and got his driver’s license. Early on,
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Wheels Through Time presents perfect gift for Father’s Day
Last Call for Father’s Day The perfect gift for Father’s Day and the motorcycle lover in your life. Looking for the perfect gift for Father’s Day? What better gift than the chance to win this RARE piece of history and WTT Swag! THE 1936 KNUCKLEHEAD CAN BE YOURS! By entering in at the “Greater Deal”
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