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AMERICAN CHOPPER, CUSTOM FABRICATION, HARLEY DAVIDSON, MOTORCYCLE ONLINE BAGGER MAGAZINE
ARIZONA BIKER WEEK COVERAGE
Electronic Fuel Injection and ThunderMax
EFI Basics
5/7/2012, Rogue and Toph Bocchiaro Photos: Rogue
Over the past two decades, Harley-Davidson’s Electronic fuel injection (EFI) overcame the early troubles of Magneti Marelli EFI with the inroduction of a Delphi manufactured system. In the last 10 years the Delphi system has been consistently upgraded and fine-tuned to where we are today. The newest closed-loop feedback EFI with heated oxygen sensors works extremely well. However, changes in engine components and performance upgrades require expensive dyno testing beyond the garage mechanic’s abilities. ThunderMax addressed this issue with an ECM that can tune itself for optimal performance following engine upgrades.
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Baggers and Beer
BA Moto: Salton Sea Slab City Riot
4/23/2012, Words: Gary Koz Mraz & Toph Bocchiaro || Photos: Heath Cofran
Do you ever sit back in your chair and daydream about your earlier days of motorcycling? Touring, camping, road trips with good friends, or the great people and times you had when you just decided to "Go?" Many of us didn't start out riding full on, big rig bikes. The thought of or expense of getting a hotel room out on the road wasn't as natural or even an idea at all. We may have camped or crashed at a friend's--old or new. We had a crew of buddies and riding was our passion, lifestyle, transportation and fun...
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Midnight Rider: End Of The Line - EPISODE 5
Night Three
4/22/2012, Story by Koz || Midnight Rider Pics: Ron Sinoy & Tork
Freeways may have the same numeric designation and stretch for thousands of miles but are changelings at night, becoming glowing shapeshifters of reflective signs, Botts dots, and drunk bumps. White and yellow lines of high-tech microcrystalline reflective paint disappear into the vanishing point. Some parts of the freeway light up with the latest technology while others literally disappear in disrepair. Massive freeway signs pop from the gloom-like glowing Tarot cards foretelling a foreboding future. 1,577 miles, 37.9 gallons, 22 hours of riding, 26 cups of coffee and 12 cigarettes later I am in Houston…its only night two!
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Midnight Rider: Demons of Darkness II - EPISODE 4
Night Two Continued: Demons of Darkness II
4/16/2012, Story by Koz || Midnight Rider Pics: Ron Sinoy
The endless tunnel of darkness that is Texas is totally mindnumbing. There is no escape; just keep moving forward fast. The winds kick up and ghostly shadows dance across the white stripes. There are long stretches of empty highway and I push 110 mph in a pathetic attempt to get to the next patch of distant light. Its 3:00 a.m. and my lights go out. All my lights go out; the bike is still running but the dash, the running lights, headlamp, taillights and accessory HID (High Intensity Discharge) lights…out, dead, nothing. The demons of darkness now caress the hairs on my neck.
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Klock Werks: ‘Tattooed for Life’ Victory Custom
A Tribute to Lost Friends and Renewed Lives
4/12/2012, Victory, Klock Werks, T.
While the following article does not feature a bagger, we felt supporting Klock Werks, Victory Motorcycles and Donate Life America as well as the families of Vic Briggs and Austin Shimon as something we should do. Check it out- the information, the awesome custom bike and make up your own mind. Whether a bagger rider or not, this is one cool motorcycle and it could be yours.-T.
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Stuck!
A Man's Struggle with Earth and Machine
4/12/2012, Scotty Kerekes (Scooter Tramp Scotty)
Scotty Kerekes, better known on his Electra Glide as Scooter Tramp Scotty weaves a tale many of us have either experienced or narrowly avoided. With a bit of ingenuity Scotty makes the best of a bad and potentially life threatening situation...
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Electronic Engine Control and Throttle-by-Wire
A Case of Diminishing Returns?
4/3/2012, Phil Buonpastore & Toph Bocchiaro
New BMW motorcycles have it, as do Harley-Davidson Touring bikes, so do many models of cars and even jet aircraft. What is it? Throttle-, drive- or fly-by-wire—electronic throttle control (H-D’s official wording) and engine management systems, of course.
To take on the entire concept of how throttle-by-wire (TBW; used here throughout for simplicity) is used in every type of transportation technology is to exceed the scope of what can be covered here, but there is much that can be discussed about the positives and negatives of using such a system in motorcycles. Here, we’ll touch upon some reasons why using electronic throttle control systems in motorcycles should be examined on its own merits as compared to its being used in almost any other mode of transportation.
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Bagger Front End Suspension Terminology
Bagger Rake and Trail
3/15/2012, Bagger Cabal
You’ll see terms mentioned, marketed, and touted throughout the Bagger world. Some are general concepts applicable to all types of motorcycles. Here are some of the more commonly used front end suspension terms, concepts and consequences.
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WHEEL RING DESIGNED BY BANDIT
Bandit made brass belt buckles by hand for 40 years, in his garage. He made all shapes and styles. But then his third wife encouraged him to have a matching ring made when they were married. His fourth wife added a diamond, and after he screwed up the 5th marriage, he lost it.
But Sin Wu, knew how much that ring meant to him, so she approached Frank at Nino 925 about making another wheel ring. They are available in silver for $70.00 or solid gold for $550.00. The diamond is not included, but I'm sure Frank can take care of any special request.
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BAGGER DEAL OF THE WEEK, 1997 Road King Bagger, $7,000!
1997 Harley-Davidson Road King with hard saddlebags, loaded with chrome, S&S heads, high-lift cam, EFI, Power Commander. Passenger seat included. Get this Road King for the price of a Sportster.
QUICK, GO CHECK OUT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN!
--MIKE the STEALTH
Learn More About this Bagger! Click HERE!
Check out BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, over 500 bikes listed and 2.7 million viewers daily! OLD BIKES, NEW BIKES AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, THE PLACE TO BUY AND SELL!
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TUNNEL OF FIRE SUNDAY POST FOR APRIL 22, 2012The notorious Sheriff, the Swedish moto- journalist is spending a couple of days at the Bikernet Interplanetary headquarters while roaming the countryside on a new 103 Road Glide. He brings interesting insights into our market, the magazine world, web sites, and the social media galaxy. Read More!
EVENT RIDDLED SUNDAY POST FOR APRIL 15, 2012I mentioned events in the news. It's nuts, and wonderful all at the same time. We've got project running in every direction, but if we tried to make it to every event, we'd never complete anything. Thankfully, the Bikernet Team is growing, so the old man can stay in the shop, while the young guns attend the RSD Grand Opening, the Illusion open house today, the Long Beach Grand Prix, Viva Las Vegas, the Michigan Freedom Party, or Bike Week in Daytona. Read More!
EASTER SUNDAY POST FOR APRIL 8, 2012Where are the eggs? It's interesting living down at the harbor away from any residential shanergary. When a holiday arrives the only indication is the lack of traffic, trucks and folks. The place is vacant for a day. So no sign of Easter Eggs, or rabbits. Although, the dogs have been killing baby possums every night. I can't figure it out. Where do they come from, and why can't they escape?
Let's hit the news. I need to finish up my son's seat pan and ship it back to Le Pera for classic upholstery. A gang of sparrows just flew into the shop. Are they looking for colored eggs?
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Spring Is Sprung Sunday Post for April 1, 2012As you know attitude is everything. You can be poor with a damn good outlook on life, and you can be a rich SOB, and be as miserable as a death row inmate. So today I'm poor with positive mind-set. Don't miss the Sunday Post in Bandit's Cantina Read More!
Wet Sunday Post for March 25, 2012This may just be the toughest year I've encountered since I left ER. We've taken on a bunch of additional projects and stepped seriously beyond our comfort zone. Once more, I'm going to attempt to be candid with only our Cantina members about my feelings, good and bad, as we face whatever we encounter this year. Our mantra is simple: We will do everything with honor, honesty, and never give up. In addition, while we grapple with projects, we will do all in our power to help others in the industry, from readers, to the rights community, to our Bikernet advertisers, and our Bonneville Sponsors. Read More!
Daytona Party Weekend Sunday Post, March 11, 2012Yesterday was nuts. We scored a Leonardo da Vinci bicycle that was built after a supposed fake da Vinci sketch. Then we stopped at Pacific Coast Cycles in Long Beach and asked to borrow a set of 45 cases to help with the Bonne Belle mock-up. Mike, who is destined for open-heart surgery in a couple of days, just happened to have a complete motor on a stand. He offered it, and we loaded it into a milk crate and headed home. Never a dull moment.
Let's hit the news. Jeremiah is headed in our direction to help with mounting Bare Knuckle, heavy-duty fenders on the Bonne Belle, this afternoon.
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Midnight Rider: Route 666 - The Devils Highway
EPISODE 9
Motorcycling Malibu Pier & Santa Monica Mountains
On a Victory Motorcycles Vision Tour
Rockin the Beats: UNiQ Cycle Sounds
Add-on Sound Systems
Bell Built, from Skratch
Bell Helmets
Midnight Rider: The Road to Nowhere- EPISODE 8
Night Six
THURSDAY NEWS FOR MAY 10, 2012
Camping California: On Two Wheels
Solvang, CA
Electronic Fuel Injection and ThunderMax
EFI Basics
Midnight Rider: The Corridor of Death REVEALED!
Night Five EPISODE 7
PRE-ROLLING THUNDER THURSDAY NEWS FOR MAY 3, 2012
Rolling Thunder Schedule, Racing Results, Deals, Cycle News, You name It!
Truth about Bluetooth: iMC Camos
Helmet communications and great stereo sound
ARIZONA BIKE WEEK 2012 COVERAGE
The Action is Back!
Truck Lite For Motorcycles Tech
7-inch Round LED Headlight Fits Harley & Many Other Brands
THE REAL LAUGHLIN WEEKEND THURSDAY NEWS FOR APRIL 26, 2012
Full-Faced Helmets Banned, How's that for a subtitle?
Midnight Rider: Corridor of Death-EPISODE 6
Night Four
Tool Pouch Floorboards Installed--Tech Tip
Check the Wildest Stor-Bordz on the Planet
LAUGHLIN THURSDAY NEWS FOR APRIL 19, 2012
Australian Bikies, New Stuff from Bikers Choice, Leather work, Bike Give-aways and More!
Baggers and Beer
BA Moto: Salton Sea Slab City Riot
Midnight Rider: End Of The Line - EPISODE 5
Night Three
Midnight Rider: Demons of Darkness II - EPISODE 4
Night Two Continued: Demons of Darkness II
PRE-LAUGHLIN THURSDAY NEWS FOR APRIL 12, 2012
Event Action from Coast to Coast and Europe
Klock Werks: ‘Tattooed for Life’ Victory Custom
A Tribute to Lost Friends and Renewed Lives
Stuck!
A Man's Struggle with Earth and Machine
Midnight Rider: Demons in the Dark - EPISODE 3
Night Two: Las Cruces, NM to Houston, 804 miles
Mudflap Girl Thursday News for April 5, 2012
It's all good, except the Bad News
Cold Weather Riding Guide
Helpful tips on how to stay warm on your first spring rides
Electronic Engine Control and Throttle-by-Wire
A Case of Diminishing Returns?
Mega Million Dollar Thursday News for March 29, 2012
From Arizona Bike Week to Daytona and Back
Midnight Rider: The Lonely Road - EPISODE 2
Night One
Bikernet Baggers Review: 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback
The Best Motorcycle Harley Ever Built(?)
Bikernet Baggers (P)Review: 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback
Preview: Big Little Bike or Little Big Bike?
Rogue's Daytona 2012 Thursday News Report for March 22, 2012
From Daytona to Bangkok and Sweden
Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run - EPISODE 1
Will Barclay's 10 Tips to being a Midnight Rider
Bikernet Baggers Install: Samson True Dual Exhaust and Mufflers
2009 Electra Glide Classic
St. Patty's Day/Daytona Thursday News for March 15, 2012
Reports from the Beach, H-D Sales Up, New Deals, Bonneville Updates, and Corbin for Hollister
Side Kicks For Motorcycles
The freedom of 2 wheels with the stability of 4 wheels
Shifting Gears at 50: Bikernet Baggers Review
A Motorcycling Guide for New & Returning Riders
Bagger Front End Suspension Terminology
Bagger Rake and Trail
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour Bikernet Baggers Road Test
Great Handling & Big Storage
J&P and Daytona Bike Week Have a Long History Together
J&P Cycles looks back at years of participation in Daytona's famous Bike Week
In The Cantina
TUNNEL OF FIRE SUNDAY POST FOR APRIL 22, 2012
From Million Mile Rides to Bonneville, to Tools if Footboards
EVENT RIDDLED SUNDAY POST FOR APRIL 15, 2012
This Puppy could Rock Your World
EASTER SUNDAY POST FOR APRIL 8, 2012
Chuck Zito, the Marlboro Man, and Barbeques
Spring Is Sprung Sunday Post for April 1, 2012
Including an April Fools Surprise
Wet Sunday Post for March 25, 2012
We Run the Gamut from Oil Reports, to Euro-Zone Bans, to Woodies, Deals, Aussie Clubs, and Girls
Daytona Party Weekend Sunday Post, March 11, 2012
Bike Week Action, Legislative Seminars, Swedish Ice Racing and the Hottest Babes
OSCARS SUNDAY POST FOR FEB 26, 2012
Bike Show in the Sunday Post
THREE-WHEELIN SUNDAY POST
From Indiana to Kentucky, and Tennesee
SECRETS OF WD-40 DISCOVERED
A Magnificent list of uses and a myth debunked
NEVER A DULL SUNDAY POST
Motorcycle Checkpoints, Denim Girls, Strokers Panhead, Bonneville Reports, and Motorcycles for Sale
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY POST
Short Post For Game Day
THE BAGGER OF THE CENTURY--1930 HENDERSON
Customized before WW2
THE LAST PLAY-OFFS SUNDAY POST
Deals, Strange Laws, Australian Club Action, ABATE of Oklahoma, Bonneville Classes, Ray's Engine, You name it
WILD PLAYOFFS SUNDAY POST
At Half-time check the post it's incredible
DISCOVERED IN NEW ZEALAND, HOME OF WORLD's FASTEST INDIAN
Fab Kevin and the Boss of the SmokeOut discover the Worlds Fastest Statue
SLEEPY SUNDAY POST
Play-off, Wildcard, Wicked Sunday News
Looking Down the Barrel of 2012
Bandit Faces the Broken Wrench Blues
Mailable Motorcycle Art: An Introduction to Deltiology
Before there was Twitter there were postcards. Tons of them. Billions in fact.
NEW YEARS SUNDAY POST
What a Way to Kick off the Year!
MERRY CHRISTMAS SUNDAY POST
Save a Turkey, Cook a Duck...
Sunday Before Christmas Sunday Post
And the Countdown Begins...
1911 Sears Original Paint Discovered
Sears Motorcycles: When Catalogue Bikes Ruled
Event-Packed Weekend Sunday Post
Billy Lane, OCC, American Chopper Build-Off, David Mann, Mooneyes, Ultimate Builder
PRE-AMERICAN CHOPPER SUNDAY POST
OCC meets Jesse James, Long Beach Show, and David Mann Chopper Show coming this week
'Tis The Season Sunday Post
Bah, Humbug...
Girl of Bikernet Meets a Dog
A Lesson in the Code of the West
Hungary’s Best and Last Motorcycle: 1969 Pannonia
Asked how many Pannonians she had seen lately, its owner, Wendy Newton laughs and answers, “None.”
PRE-TURKEY DAY Storming Sunday Post
Rain, Wind, Welding, Oh My...
SUPER SUNDAY POST ACTION
From Arizona, to Illinois, and the Code of the West
Roper Steam-Powered Motocycle On the Auction Block in January 2012
Built in a hickory velocipede bicycle frame
FALL BACK SUNDAY POST
Light and Easy on a Cold Sunday Afternoon
HALLOWEEN SCARY SUNDAY POST
The Girls are out and Hot, Illinois Legislature Stealing, Love Ride Report, and...
The Girls of Bikernet meet the SmokeOut
Don't get the Blues
Tides Chapter 28
Singapore Uncertainty
LOVE RIDE SUNDAY POST
Great Deals, Cute Girls, Exclusive Stuff, and Recalls
DAYTONA PRE-LOVE RIDE WEEKEND SUNDAY POST
There's Ethanol, Indian Motorcycles, and Girls
The One-off Sucher Special
By the Crocker Master Chuck Vernon
RACY RACING SUNDAY POST
From Vegas to Bonneville, Massachusettes, and back again
LAS VEGAS SUNDAY POST
We just barely survived, but we made it back alive
PRE-VEGAS SUNDAY POST SUPREME
Reno Shooting, Rocky Rolls the Ack Attack, Las Vegas Hotels, Machine Gun Preacher,
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