We are Living in the Best of Times Hey, I had a blast in Sturgis. I was tested two days ago, and I have never been contacted by the Chinese Covid. I was much more likely to get it if I stayed in LA. But they seem to leave that side of the equation out. […]
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It may be crazy, but we’re still living in the best of times.. We are putting our team together for Bonneville 2021. We currently have Micah McCloskey, who is a master mechanic. Edge, the Commander of the Smoke Out for its entire history. Eddie, Micah’s son, a master fabricator. Dr. Hamster is always on board
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Freedom Works with News from all over the Industry and World Hey, Life is amazing. During the Sturgis Rally one, that’s 1 case of Wuhan or China Virus was discovered and only 33 surfaced in the state since the beginning or August. Now it’s the 26th and CNN is screaming outbreak from Sturgis Rally because
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 NCOM CONVENTION ON TRACK FOR INDY The 35th Annual NCOM Convention, rescheduled due to the Coronavirus outbreak from Mother’s Day weekend to October 16-17 at the Marriott Indianapolis East (7202 East 21st Street in Indianapolis), is still on track and heading into the final stretch. Hundreds of concerned motorcyclists from across the country are
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So Far, So Good and Rockin’ Hey, What’s happening at the Rally? It’s amazing. New motorcycle markets everywhere and even two new magazines. This rally has been amazing. I’m seeing more choppers, more performance alternatives, more baggers, more Indians, and more women riding. From the bottom of my motorcycle heart I hope that all the
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Hey, You’ll see in the news wild announcements. The Authorities shut down Las Vegas Bike Fest and Daytona Biketoberfest, but we’re still rocking in Sturgis. It’s going to be a helluva test. I hope like hell no one gets sick. I don’t see a lot of mask wearing in these parts. This might be the
The Big Question Bikernet Weekly News for August 6, 2020 Read More »
INCREDIBLE—I have one major question and maybe I know the answer. I keep saying that we’re living in the best of times. That takes an historic prospective. If you lived 100 years ago, you would immediately nod your head in agreement. You would have felt the suffering from WWI, the Spanish Flu, you name it.
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Alerts and News that Will Blow Your Mind! Hey, This coming week is going to be a strange one. I know the whole world is trying to grapple with this Covid mess, while I hide out in the Badlands surrounded by peace and nirvana, deer and pine trees. We are still two weeks from the
The Travelers Bikernet Weekly News for July 23, 2020 Read More »
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It’s all What We Make of It! Hey, Life is amazing. We’re in the middle of a Pandemic and J&P had their best single day sales record in the history of the company. And now J&P is owned by another company. Get this, boat sales have gone through the roof. It’s one way a family
Great News Bikernet Weekly News for July 16, 2020 Read More »
And It’s Just Getting Better Hey, This week was tough. I had some interesting interactions with folks in the industry. I won’t go into them except to throw some of my adages out there. First, other than the Covid nightmare, we are living in the best of times. The edges may be rough, but think
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by Rajesh Kumar Singh from https://www.reuters.com CHICAGO (Reuters) – Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) on Thursday said it will lay off 500 employees this year as part of new Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz’s efforts to revive the struggling motorcycle maker. As part of the overhaul, Chief Financial Officer John Olin will leave the company effective immediately. Darrell
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American Iron Magazine, published since 1989, has suspended publication. The world has changed significantly. The motorcycle business has changed. And the magazine industry has too. Unfortunately, not for the better – short or long term. For the last 31 years our team has worked hard responding successfully to the trends, opportunities and changes. But when
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NEW BIKERNET AND BANDIT’S CANTINA PROGRAMS FOR 2020 To keep Bikernet moving forward in the New Year, we’ve shuffled things around a bit. We have decided to shut down all major advertising sales and will move all of Bikernet’s impressive library and 24 years of archived editorial content into Bandit’s Cantina, Bikernet’s subscription-supported section. CLICK
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These Are Still the Best of Times with News from Around the Globe Hey, I could go in a lot of bummer directions today, but that misses the major point. We are absolutely living in the best of times, yet I suppose some folks are bored, so they need attack shit. But I am moved
The Happy 4th of July Bikernet Weekly News for July 2, 2020 Read More »
Hey, As you know, life is nuts and then you die. Done deal. But wait. I’m here in Deadwood. I escaped the madness of California. I’m in a place where folks are having fun, where chrome is cool, gambling is a blast and the girl drink shots. The Thought for the day: Wherever enlightened ones
Blue Skies Bikernet Weekly News for June 25, 2020 Read More »
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish QUOTABLE QUOTE: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb
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It’s Crazy but We Will Survive Hey, Another wonderful day in paradise. I joke about the adage from the India-based movie “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” Great flick: Everything will be all right in the end. If it’s not all right, it’s not the end. Think about that anytime you’re in a jam. Think about
The Escape Bikernet Weekly News for June 18, 2020 Read More »
Hey, The Sturgis controversy continues. The town of Sturgis had a townhall meeting this week and voted to postpone the rally. We are still waiting for the secret meeting of the officially certified and condoned rally council on Monday the 15th, which seems a tad late, but we are still biting our nails in anticipation.
The Big Question Bikernet Weekly News for June 11, 2020 Read More »
It’s Nuts with News from all the Wheels ANOTHER CRAZY DAY IN PARADISE—Nothing makes any sense, but there you have it. It’s all going to be so interesting as the country comes to grips with what’s going on in the streets. Do you want law and order or pandemonium? I need to start working on
Pandemonium Bikernet Weekly News for June 4, 2020 Read More »
It’s All Good… There is no place for doom and gloom. I believe we’ve done a helluva job at containing something that could have been devastating. And you know Americans. We can do anything, and we will figure this bastard out and move on to party once more. The controversy continues regarding Sturgis. You’ll see
We Will Overcome Bikernet Weekly News for May 28, 2020 Read More »
All 50 states are now in various stages of reopening, and along with restrictions being lifted and the COVID-19 curve flattening, hopes for more normalcy are high; and none higher than amongst the motorcycling community. Most industries have been hit hard by the global pandemic, and motorcycle sales and production have been among the most
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Say a Prayer for the Brothers and Sisters who Fought for Freedom Hey, This is one of those strange holidays. It’s at a time of the year when the party lamps are lite. On the other hand, it’s a time of thought and prayer for those who died in battle. We have a tremendous amount
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