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 them is like a titmouse trying to defend a pack of pitbulls… but there has been a virtual pandemic of fake news reports about bikers heading to ‘handle’ current events, and as one of their journalists, I feel like there are some things that really need to be said. When fake news is putting the upper echelon of bikerdom in the crossh ..read more

Chapter 28: The Final 2024 Report Or Salt Torpedo Early next morning we attempted to set up our pit area with the Buell Brothers, but then the wind returned. “The sun can kill you,” Drew from the Buell brothers shouted, but then removed his canopy as the wind swept across the vast 60 square miles of salt. Under the FIM, the AMA, the BMST and Streamliner separate rule books we attempted over and over to acknowledge, understand and implement said rules. We consulted with Drew Gatewood a former official when shit didn’t make sense. One of the most terrifying aspects of Bonneville racing is passin ..read more

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 57, 75, 76 and 77 will be a year older next year and the years are starting to weigh heavily on performance whether we like it or not. The trike definitely needs a younger crew. We are also looking at completing the 45 cubic inch Bonne Belle and taking it to the salt next year, maybe. We ran across ..read more

TO BONNEVILLE AND THE SALT PALETTE This has been a crazy few days. The Bikernet Bonneville team pulled out from the Black hills and sliced across Wyoming in search of Rawlins, Wyoming. Panhead aged 77, Bandit, or me or maybe I carried the next torch at 76 years of age and finally Micah McCloskey came in third with the number 75. Under the FIM, the AMA and the BMST separate rule books we attempted to set up our pit area Saturday morning with the Buell Brothers, but then the wind returned. “The sun can kill you,” Drew from the Buell brothers shouted, but then removed his canopy as the wind swept ..read more

Hey, We are packing to hit the road to Bonneville tomorrow morning. As always, it’s a test of nerves, resilience and check lists. I’m still grabbing shit for the Salt Flats Trip. Hang on for reports from the Salt. In the meantime, ride fast and free forever! –Bandit READ THIS WEEK’S NEWS BY CLICKING HERE—SEE YOU AT THE SALT GRAB A BOOK AND GET THE CULTURE AT https://5-ballgarage.com/collections/books The post Just Launched: Weekly News is now Live and Well appeared first on Bikernet Blog - Online Biker Magazine ..read more

On the Salt update, Volunteers Needed, Print your Tickets! We are on the salt and getting things ready to race. The salt is looking great and we will post more updates on our website and Facebook pages as we go through the week. We are looking forward to welcoming our salt family back! Reminder for Participants Please don’t forget to print your gate passes for quicker access to the salt flats. Check your email inboxes from when you registered, for your ‘Print your Ticket’ email. Each person needs their own Gate Pass. General Event Entry is from 9:30am on Saturday the 24th VIR Entry is from 10a ..read more

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; it signalled a new level in using such forms of energy in cars. Initially, Kawasaki plans to retrofit internal combustion engine technology to hydrogen operation to maintain the climactic feel and sound of motorcycles whil ..read more

“Letters From Home” descends upon Asheboro’s historic Sunset Theatre on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) hosted by Randolph County Veterans Services Office. Saturday, August 31st at 7pm The Sunset Theatre 234 Sunset Avenue,  Asheboro, NC The show is FREE! No reservations needed. Donations are accepted for Randolph County Veterans Services Office. We hope to see you at the theatre on the 31st! TELL ‘EM BIKERNET.COM SENT YA…….VIA BIKERNET’s FREE NEWSLETTER The post Letters From Home now in NC: Free Theatre appeared first on Bikernet Blog - Online Biker Magazine ..read more

Get ready, Bloomville! The Easyriders Rodeo is coming to town. Secure your Bloomville Campground Wristbands today! A Campground Wristband gets you in all the action on the midway, track and live music! BLOOMVILLE, OH AUG. 29-SEPT. 2 Click this link to buy your Bloomville Campground Wristbands ACT QUICKLY! Get Your Campground Wristbands NOW! 800-962-9857 – EasyridersEvents.com Campground Wristband Prices: Wed. Weekend Pass (Wed thru Mon) (Early Bird Camping) midway not open: $150 Thurs. Weekend Pass (Thurs thru Mon): $135 Fri. Weekend Pass (Fri thru Mon): $120 Sat. Weekend Pass (Sat thru Mon ..read more

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 also trying to get my head around a report. Hang On! Visit https://www.bikernet.com/pages/Bikernet_Reader_Comments.aspx * * *   The post Bikernet Reader Comments for August 2024 appeared first on Bikernet Blog - Online Biker Magazine ..read more