January, 2008 Archive

Thunder Bob Talks Roadliner & Stratoliner Risers

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Thunder Bob On Riding in Comfort & Style

The Stratoliner, the new 1854cc flagship of Yamaha’s Star line of cruiser motorcycles, offers everything that the new XV1900 Roadliner motorcycle provides plus touring gear.

On long trips sometimes you need the bars set back a bit to increase your comfort. Baron’s create outstanding high-quality products. Click here for the details.

YouTube Tuesday: Sea Knight Crash Lands

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

CH46 Sea Knight Helicopter Crash Lands

CH46 Sea Knight Helicopter helicopter crash lands and drops in the sea while trying to land on an aircraft carrier. It looks like the pilot can recovery but the gods turn against him and into the drink he goes.

Kuryakyn ISO Grip Helmet Locks

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Secure Your Helmet

Helmets are easy to unload and to lose to thiefs. Not now!

Add the Grip End Helmet Lock to your ISO™-Grips or ISO™-Flame Grips and have a convenient and safe place to put your helmet when you leave your bike. This trick little device adds both a locking helmet holder to the end of your grips as well as functions as a bar end weight to assist in stabilizing.

Simply slide your helmet D Ring into the slot or use the provided helmet lock extension and lock it in.

Increase your security by clicking here.

The Original Kuryakyn Skull Mirror

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Thunder Bob On Seeing in Style

This Küryakyn original skull mirror look good coming and going.

From the drivers seat, they are a functional, great looking custom mirror. A heavy duty locking mechanism and swivel ball keep these mirrors adjusted just where you want them.

Customers have called in about the cool factor of the skulls. You’ll like em. Click here for the details.

Make Your Stock License Plate “Lay Down”

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Here’s a low cost way to add some custom to your ride.

Kuryakyn’s Lay Down License Plate, is made to replace your stock license plate on a Honda VTX1800R, VTX1300R and most Harley-Davidsons with a 3 bolt mounting pattern.

C90T Ready for the Road

Thursday, January 24th, 2008
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Bryan Gregg Rides With Metric Thunder

Although he’s obviously done a lot of modifications to the bike, Bryan has requested that we be “discrete” in listing his purchases due to the “approval process” in his residence… Continued »

You Tube Tuesday: Opening Credits of Easy Rider

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Freedom in America

Easy Rider, a 1969 road movie depicts two bikers named Wyatt, nicknamed ‘Captain America’ (Peter Fonda), and Billy (Dennis Hopper) who travel through the American Southwest and South and experience its land and people.

Wyatt dresses in American flag-adorned leather, while Billy dresses in Native American-style buckskin pants and shirts and a bushman hat.

Even though everyone dies in the end, this movie has launched thousands of careers in the motorcycle industry, hundreds of businesses and kept rock and roll pumping along the ribbons of asphalt across America.

Baron’s Risers Increase Comfort

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

More Comfort Makes You Happy

Eliminate neck, shoulder and back pain, and make your bike feel like it has power steering because of greater leverage. They look good and are made with show-quality chrome.

BTW – Check out our new red tag sale area now!

Mike & Maria’s Pair of Black Beauties

Monday, January 21st, 2008
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With Matching 3″ Hard Krome Black Res-Techs its Two for the Road!

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You Tube Tuesday: OCC Day

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

The Boys on David Letterman

Teutul’s visit the Late Show With David Letterman on CBS. Starting January 17th, 2008, all new episodes of American Chopper premiere. Starting with the first episode of the Air National Guard build. Continued »

Kuryakyn Pro-R Hypercharger

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Metric Thunder Motorcycle Parts and Accessories


Company: Kuryakyn
Product: Pro-R Hypercharger

Thunder Bob talks about the need for more speed with the Hypercharger from Kuryakyn. Designed specifically to maximize airflow into the carburetor or throttle body, the Hypercharger’s two large raised scoops channel air through a high-flow foam filter element.

This is an incredibly cost effective way to increase air flow in any standard Hypercharger. Easy four bolt replacement of any standard trap door. Continued »

Riding the Vision - An American Metric

Friday, January 11th, 2008
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A Concept Bike that Actually Looks Just Like the Concept!

Although Polaris began introducing the revolutionary Victory Vision to the world nearly a year ago, we hadn’t had the chance to take one for a spin until a chilly December day at Cycle World’s International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, CA recently. Continued »

Red Tag Sale - Big Willy VTX 1800

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Big Willy Red Tag Sale

Save $111.00 on Big Willy

Ok, They are quality, sound good and the best price you will see for years… Click here to order a set for your VTX today. Continued »

You Tube Tuesday: Dave Mann and Bob Seger

Monday, January 7th, 2008

From the Archives


Best Biker Rock Video Ever!

This is an outstanding example of the combination of imagery and music. This video combines the talents of Dave Mann and Bob Seger – Perfection.

David Mann paintings are flying on the music of Bob Seger “Roll Me Away”. Produced by Burt Corbinson.

David Mann (September 10, 1940 – September 11, 2004) was an American artist famous for his paintings of motorcycles and biker culture. Most of his works have been for the motorcycle industry, especially for motorcycle magazines.

Red Tag Sale - Studded Max-Pax Tour Pack

Monday, January 7th, 2008
Red Tag Sale

RED TAG SALE ITEM AVAILABLE ONLY WHILE SUPPLY LASTS!

As functional as it is good looking - This Willie & Max Gray Thunder Studded Max-Pax Tour Pack is on Red Tag and that means you can take $50 off at Metric Thunder now. The Super Max-Pax tour pack is designed for everyday use, not just the once a year rally or road trip. Continued »

Thunder Bob on Torian Chopper Leathers

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Thunder Bob Interviews Bandit at Bikernet HQ on Torian Chopper Leathers

Thunder Bob interviews Bandit about his embroidered Torian Chopper Leathers’ Work Jacket that is designed by Bob Kay.

Styled after the popular Dickies® jacket with special features for added comfort and security when riding. It features 2 hand warmer pockets, 4 inside pockets, snap down collar, wind flap and adjustable waist.

Torian Chopper Leathers’ apparel not only look good, feel good and perform, the jackets come with a 10 year warranty.

Hot New Product for Your Hard Krome 3″ Pipes

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008
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Made out of solid 100% CNC billet aluminum, the new Slayer End Caps are hot!

Slayer flame end caps from Smartpartz. Replaces the end caps on all Hard Krome and Road Burner 3″ diameter exhaust systems Continued »

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