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Moto Guzzi - A Vintage US Police Motorbike

The Moto Guzzi California Vintage touring motorcycle is a motorbike that stretches back 37 years to the original V7 California, introduced in 1971.

The California Vintage is, by design, reminiscent of the Moto Guzzi California Police motorcycles used by California Motor Officers.

If you like the Moto Guzzi look then you will find the California Vintage a blend of retro and modern. It uses Moto Guzzi’s 1100cc 90° V-Twin, which is the company’s signature design.

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The Brouhaha in Sturgis is on!!

If you’re thinking about heading to Sturgis this year but can’t decide what to do because gas prices are too high, you’ve seen it all before and there is probably nothing new to see so I’ll sit this one out…THINK AGAIN! Continued »

Bikernet Brouhaha open registration for bike contestants begins at 9 a.m.

Awards start at 5 p.m. Full day of bike show, tattoo competitions, wet t-shirt contests, spoofs, bands, wild entertainment, girl contests and all-around Bikernet madness. But wait there’s more, special guests includes major builders, magazine editors and rocker Steven Tyler. Continued »

After Weathering a Tough Transition, the Classic Exhaust Manufacturer Returns

I hopped in the truck and took the 45 mile ride down to Lake Elsinore, CA to meet the new management team, tour the manufacturing facility and pick of a couple sets of pipes for our customers earlier this week. What I saw and heard first hand was very encouraging. Continued »

Bandit talk with Edge about 2008 Sturgis Brouhaha and the 2008 Smokeout East. The Brouhaha is located at Thunder Road, the custom capital of Sturgis. The Brouhaha includes a bike show, skits, wet t-shirt contest, booze and music.

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Our Thunder Design Process Helps You Build Your Dreams

Save money, save time and get a better end result in creating that custom look for your cruiser by having a plan in mind before you begin.

Although lots of chrome usually always looks great on a cruiser, it’s important to remember that your ride should be an expression of the rider and not just a magnet for chrome.

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Roll Me Away

Burt Corbinson put this slide show together of David Mann paintings set to Bob Seger’s Roll Me Away on his MySpace Page. Great stuff for any biker riding anywhere. Ride safe, Thunder Bob

Speed TV likes high performance 2 and 4 wheel machines. They also like online magazines that are into performance cruisers. That’s why they profiled Thunder Bob and his newest endeavor, BikernetMetric.com.

BikernetMetric.com is live with weekly news columns, bike features, event coverage, tech articles, new bikes & product introductions and reviews. Click on Speed TV to view the article.

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Sent In: George Emmons Najar
RE: Painful Pictures
Date: April 2008

Our intrepid photographer, George Emmons Najar, sent in a series of photographs taken “right before the pain starts.” Now kids, our lawyer said we had to say not to try this at home because the individuals pictured here are professionals or idiots.

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Make sure you are seen on the open road!

This new kit allows you to change your stock turn signals into Run-Turn-Brake lights with easy Plug and Play installation. The optional flash mode flashes the taillights when the brakes are hit, catching the attention of anyone behind you. Continued »

Finally an aftermarket windshield for Yamaha’s flagship cruiser, the Roadliner.

Now you can get this great windshield in clear, solar or several different gradient colors to match your bike. Just click on Memphis Shades for the Roadliner, find your size,then click on the drop down menu to pick a color. Mounting kits are sold separately under “Related Items.” Continued »

Final Voting Round for Miss Sturgis - The final voting round ends and the final three will move to the finalists on March 29. Miss Sturgis will be chosen by April 19th.

CLICK HERE to make your vote.

Remember you can only vote 1 time for each girl during each elimination so take time to look at all the ladies pages and pick your favorites to move up into the finalists.

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BikernetMetric.com & Bikernet.com Are the Largest North American Cruiser Web Sites

Los Angeles, California, March 27, 2008 – Bob Osias, President of MetricThunder.com, has assumed the editor position at BikernetMetric.com, the online destination magazine for bikers who enjoy the metric cruiser lifestyle.

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A man was working on his motorcycle on his patio and his wife was in the house in the kitchen. The man was racing the engine on the motorcycle and somehow, the motorcycle slipped into gear. Continued »

National Cycle VStream® Windshields

Suzuki’s award winning Boulevard M109R is an incredible combination of cruiser styling and renowned Suzuki sportbike power and handling. Suzuki injected the Boulevard M109R with a potent shot of race-proven technology developed for the championship-winning GSX-R sport bikes.

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Suzuki 2008 Cruiser Lineup

By El Jeffe

Since 1963 Suzuki has been importing innovative motorcycles into the United States, providing riders new levels of value and reliability. The 2008 cruiser edition is a blend of traditional and innovative technology and styling.

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MARCH-NEWS-ONLINE

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is offering a series of high-quality collector edition Legends posters, with the net proceeds benefiting injured riders through the Clayton Memorial Foundation. Continued »

HELL RIDE is a raucous throwback to the days of the Sergio Leone spaghetti western, with a heaping helping of testosterone-fueled chopper action thrown into the mix. Continued »

If you are looking for the best deals around, you just found ‘em in our RED TAG sales department.

RED TAG sale items are below our every day low prices, so hurry while supplies last! Click here for incredible savings on great stuff for your ride!

Checkout amazing deals on brand names like Kuryakyn, Cobra, Barons, Hard Krome, Saddlemen, Bub, Willie & Max and more! Just click on Red Tag sale before our supplies run out. Check back often as we are constantly updating this section.

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.

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!

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 »

Save $111.00 on Big Willy

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 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.

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 »

Old Skool Cool - For Guys and Dolls

The man from the Grand Canyon State, Roger Bourget, has come out with a new creative vehicle called the F-80 Shredder. It was unveiled at the latest SEMA show in Las Vegas. Continued »

Ok Boys and Girls, snuggle up to the screen and enjoy some quality time with Santa at his village in the North Pole. You can even send a message to Santa.

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Thunder Bob & His Rules of Christmas

When the holidays roll around, you’re most likely confronted with choosing an appropriate gift for your customers and your staff. Selecting the right token of appreciation can be challenging!

Follow these guidelines and you will be putting down the tarmac like Chris Carr in a tail wind.

The Big DOs

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Check out this GREAT true story from our Texas freelance field reporter, BDRAG…

Went for Tuesday night coffee with a few of the Boyz I ride with and my old man. Took the LC since its been 3 or 4 weeks since we last bonded. Weather was just wonderful. Low 70’s and clear, almost no wind, so I left the full face helmet at home. I was just going for a cup and not planning on any hauling ass. Around 8:00pm, after a few hours of lies and tails from WWII to todays BS while in traffic we break camp and head for home. Continued »

Women need support, comfort and protection on and off a motorcycle. Torian Chopper Leathers has just what you need for Santa’s little helper… a Torian Race Hoodie. It comes in midnight black and is constructed of the softest naked-leather available today. This will be her favorite jacket because it fits well, has plenty of pockets and wears like iron. Checkout the Race Hoodie now and your sweetie will be rewarding Santa all year long.

What If Nobody Cared About Santa

About Perewitz - In the world of custom motorcycle fabricators, there are people who are well-liked and people who are respected. Only a few are both, and among them, even fewer are acknowledged as deans of their industry. Dave Perewitz is a member — many would say a leader — of that very elite group.

Jesse James Does Hamburgers Right

I flew into LAX from Durham, NC to meet with Thunder Bob and Bandit to discuss our next steps at Bikernet Studio.

Thunder Bob is the voice of Bikernet TV and Bikernet Radio. Continued »

The Wheels Through Time Museum offers The Time Machine, which is a motorcycle enthusiast’s dream. The Time Machine produces hundreds of videos available anytime, when you want it. No boundaries, no cookie cutter programming — it’s the real thing… Real school bikes, built in house. Continued »

Honda Shows new Honda CB1000R

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On October 9, 2007 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the “Duvall Bill” to make it easier for Golden State riders to buy custom motorcycles. “I’m very pleased that the Governor signed AB 829 and took a stand to help both the environment and bikers across the state,” says Assemblyman Mike Duvall. “Customizing a bike is a long-standing tradition of biker culture. Motorcycles were green before ‘going green’ was fashionable. Most of them get around 50 miles to the gallon and can get even more with the help of custom parts.” Continued »

“King” Kenny Roberts gave Roland Sands a motor from their MotoGP KRV5 engines; the only MotoGP engine ever to leave their coveted paddock. Sands creates a complete custom with the highly-engineered race engine. Then Roland Sands Design put the build on DVD for all to see.

We catch up with Roland on his build.

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Unless you’ve had your head buried in the sand for the last 10 years you’ve certainly noticed that Keith “Bandit” Ball has been making waves of ever growing intensity. Not only has BIKERNET.com become what may be the most popular lifestyle and current news oriented web site for bikers around the globe, but 5-BALL RACING, another of Ball’s ventures, has produced unique Bonneville machines that have and continue to set blistering, almost unbelievable World Land Speed Records. Continued »

Special Imported Helmets… Almost Free

After donning his very special helmet, Basil is ready to do his part in the neverending struggle for truth, justice and bacon. .. and cheese. Continued »

Metric Thunder Gets Some Press from RoadBike

RoadBike Magazine did a photo shoot of T-Bike II during Sturgis Bike Week back in 2005. An article appeared in the magazine in April of 2006 and has now been added to their updated Web site. Continued »

Plan a trip and hit the road with Travelocity’s RoadTrip Wizard. It combines mapping and turn-by-turn directions with hotel, restaurant and itinerary suggestions based on who’s making the trip. Specifically enhanced for the two-wheeled crowd. Continued »

WOW!, I Want One!

Now this is a conept. Take a Suzuki precision engine, add a dash of Confederate Wraith and mix with various suspension bits and a whole lot of pearl-gold paint and you got the new Suzuki Biplane Concept bike. Continued »

By Basem Wasef,

His most famous stunt work was on his first job: doubling for Steve McQueen in the climactic motorcycle jump over a high, barbed-wire fence in the 1963 World War II prisoner-of-war movie “The Great Escape.” Continued »

Aerosmith Frontman Outfront with V-Twin Motorcycles

RED Wing Motorcycles is the name of the new custom motorcycle manufacturing business founded by Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler in collaboration with engineer Mark Dirico and AC Custom Motorcycles. Continued »

Bonneville Racing, Baby!

The Fun, the Sun and the Methanol. The 2007 BUB Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats had it all! Click here or click any of the pictures below to see our gallery of images from the sticky white salt. Continued »

TOKYO, Japan, September, 2007– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the line-up of motorcycles that will be premiered at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007. Honda’s motorcycle exhibition will feature World Premiere concept models (prototype), pre-launch models, and a comprehensive line-up of other motorcycles and advanced environmental and safety technologies. Continued »

In spite of gusts up to 50mph, the turnout was still impressive at Metric Thunder’s 4th Anniversary Party.

Over 150 bikes showed up during the course of the day. Everything from Hayabusas to Harleys, VTX 1800s, VTX1300s, Road Stars, V-Stars, Roadliners, Runes, Intruders, Triumphs, Vulcans, Moto Guzzis and some special construction bikes.

Two Motorcycles Connected

Here’s a rather confusing, yet utterly awesome vehicle for you to consider. The Yamaha Tesseract concept looks and drives basically like a motorcycle, except for the fact that it has four wheels instead of two.

Piaggio MP3 on Steroids
In many ways, the leaning “bike” (it really looks like two bikes parked really close to one another) takes the idea Continued »

Anything On 2 Wheels Can Run

The only limitation in this class is that you need to be on 2 or 3 wheels. Gas, electric or diesel… it doesn’t matter. Just get on an blast off. Continued »