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The Italian Job

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
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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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Pack Your Bags, We’re Headed to Sturgis!

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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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: Like No Other Party in Sturgis!

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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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 »

Roadhouse Rumbles Back!

Friday, June 6th, 2008
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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 »

Edge Talks 2008 Smoke Out and Sturgis Brouhaha

Friday, June 6th, 2008
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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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It’s Springtime…Time to Customize!

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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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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David Mann’s Paintings

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

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 Promotes Bikernet Metric!

Saturday, April 26th, 2008
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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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Don’t Try This At Home

Friday, April 25th, 2008
This is Going to Hurt, A lot

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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Kuryakyn Triple Whammy Now in Stock!

Thursday, April 10th, 2008
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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 »

Roadliner Memphis Shades in Stock!

Saturday, April 5th, 2008
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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 »

Vote For Miss Sturgis 2008

Thursday, March 27th, 2008
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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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Metric Thunder Bob is Now the Editor of BikernetMetric.com

Thursday, March 27th, 2008
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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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Biker Urban Legend?

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
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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 »

New Suzuki M109R Windshields

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
New Suzuki Boulevard M109R Windshields

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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Just In From Bikernet Metric - Suzuki Lineup

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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Boulevard M109R / M109R2 / M109R Limited Edition

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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Bikernet Metric News

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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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 »

A New Biker Flick From Quentin Tarantino

Sunday, February 24th, 2008
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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 »

RED TAG SALE UP TO 50% OFF!

Monday, February 4th, 2008
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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.

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.

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!

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 »

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 »

Red Tag Sale - Studded Max-Pax Tour Pack

Monday, January 7th, 2008
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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 »

Race Hoodie - Torian Chopper Leathers

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
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Old Skool Cool - For Guys and Dolls

Torian Chopper Leathers’ jackets look good on and off the lead sled. Featured here is the Race Hoody. Continued »

4 Wheels, 375 HP and 1 Handlebar

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
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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 »

Christmas Update: Santa’s Village

Monday, December 10th, 2007
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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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Holiday Gift Giving 101

Monday, December 3rd, 2007
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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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BDRAG on the Loose!!

Friday, November 30th, 2007
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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 »

Help Santa’s Little Helper

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Santa’s Little Helper needs a Race Hoodie from Torian

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.

Santa’s at Perewitz’s Place - Nobody Cares

Monday, November 19th, 2007

What If Nobody Cared About Santa

Famed builder, Dave Perewitz, had an open house this past weekend and a representative from the North Pole was in attendance!

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.

Cisco Burger - Restaurant Review

Saturday, November 17th, 2007
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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 Online

Saturday, November 17th, 2007
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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 »

Just In From the Milan Show

Thursday, November 8th, 2007
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Honda Shows new Honda CB1000R

From the Italian Press… Continued »

Schwarzenegger Signs Duvall Bill On Motorcycle Performance Parts

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

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 »

Thunder Bob’s Interview with Roland Sands

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
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“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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5-Ball Racing - World’s Baddest Pan

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
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.

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 »

Spooky - Halloween Treats

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
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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 »

RoadBike Magazine Features Metric Thunder

Saturday, October 27th, 2007
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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 »

Interactive Road Trip For Your Motorcycle

Friday, October 26th, 2007
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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 »

The Toyko Connection - No Sushi Here!

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
How does it ride? No one knows or isn’t saying but we would love to get our mits on it and race it down to our local pub. BTW… do you see the bi-plane? Let us know… we see a snarling street-wise bad boy.

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 »

Bud Ekins Passes Away at 77

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
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.” This family photo released courtesy of Susan Ekins shows legendary stuntman Bud Ekins, doubling for Steve McQueen in the iconic motorcycle-jump scene in “The Great Escape,” in 1963.

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 Singer Steven Tyler In MC Bid’ness

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
You get on one of these bikes and you can ride for days. These bikes are sick, rugged, and just damn cool, and they’re amazing to look at!

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 »

More Pics of 2007 Bonneville

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
2007 Pics of Bonneville Speed Trails

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 »

Honda Prototypes - Cool Factor +10

Wednesday, October 24th, 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.

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 »

A 4th Year Anniversary to Remember!

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
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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.

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Yamaha’s Next Cruiser?

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Next Cruiser From the Rising Sun?

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 »

YouTube Tueday: Bonneville - Run Whatcha Brung

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

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 »

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