COULD THERE BE A HARLEY-MV AGUSTA CRUISER IN YOUR FUTURE?

There was talk a while back about Harley and Ducati getting cozy, looks like another Italian marquee is in their sights. Forbes Magazine is reporting that Harley Davidson is in advanced talks to buy Italy’s MV Agusta!

According to Italian sources, the deal would see Harley-Davidson buy out most of the debt of MV Agusta, currently at around 200 million euros — 130 million euros held by banks and 70 million euros held by suppliers.

CREATING EAGLE & DRAGON

Artists Keith Ciaramello & Marvin Silva started painting purely from scratch with an idea to create a dragon and an eagle. That was it. It started with sponges and they worked their way up to brushes. Here are the results of the first couple of sessions…

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TAKING CARE OF BID-NESS

Don’t let anyone give you crap –so when you sit and have to take it, just pop in your iPod and let the good times begin.

The $99 iCarta iPod Dock and Toilet paper dispenser allows you to listen to music in the shower, while brushing your teeth, or dropping the kids off at the pool. When you’re not actively listening to music, it also keeps your iPod charged.

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AMERICA’S Y2K IS STILL THE WORLD’S FASTEST MOTORBIKE

MTT Turbine Superbike also called as Y2K is the world fastest production motorbike. It is the first turbine powered bike. It has a power of 325 hp and 425 FT/LBS of torque.

There are 10 MTT Turbine Superbikes in the world right now, 4 of then in US and one owned by Jay Leno.

LATEST MFG PROMOTIONS FOR JUNE

THinking of Reducing your Carbon Footprint? How about a new lead sled? Here are some of the deals available at your local dealer:

• TRIUMPH – Triumph is providing 3.9% APR financing or $1000 worth of clothing and accessories. Available on Triumph’s popular models including Bonneville, Speed Triple, Rocket III or Tourer models. These offers end soon!
• Kawasaki – Ending June 30, 2008 – The Go Green sales event provides reduced monthly payments including 6.99% APR and low monthly payments for 24 months; $39 payment for purchases up to $5,000; $59 over $5,000 – $7,500; $89 over $7,500 – $10,000; $109 over $10,000 – $15,000; or $149 over $15,000 – $20,000.
• STAR – Up to $500 Customer Cash on select 2008 Star Motorcycle models including Roadliner models – $500, Stratoliner models – $500, V Star 1300/Tourer – $500, V Star 1100 models – $300 and V Star 650 models – $200.
• HONDA - $1,000 in Bonus Bucks – Bonus Bucks offer is good with the purchase of new 2007 and prior VTX1800 models. Bonus Bucks can only be used for purchases at the dealership and must be redeemed on the date of purchase.

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TRIUMPH CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF BONNEVILLE

Belstaff and Ewan McGregor mark the occasion with customized designs

One of Triumph’s best-loved bikes, the Bonneville, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Its unique looks and exhilarating riding experience have made the Bonneville the motorcycle of choice for generations of fast-living individuals including Steve McQueen, James Dean and Marlon Brando, through to George Clooney and Nicholas Cage.

EDGE TALKS SMOKEOUT & BROUHAHA IN BIKERNET STUDIO

Bandit talks 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, booze and music.

Thunder Road is again the place to be and be seen during Sturgis Bike Week 2008. This year’s Thunder Road lineup combines all the Sturgis essentials — the best bikes, builders, and babes — all under one roof. Get the details in Bikernet Studio on Bikernet Radio.

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PODCAST -> EDGE TALKS SMOKEOUT & BROUHAHA

BUB’S STREAMLINER BREAKS WIND

IronWorks Magazine was on hand when the crew from Bub Enterprises invaded AeroDyn Wind Tunnel facility in North Carolina, which is owned and operated by one-time Bonneville car racer Gary Eaker. BUB (Big Ugly Bastard) too his streamliner to the wind tunnel to se how well it performs aerodynamically.

Vidcast #1 – Getting Ready

Vidcast #2 – Go

Wind Tunnel 411

Air is blown or sucked through a duct equipped

TORIAN CHOPPER LEATHERS SIGNS ON TO THE BROUHAHA! & BIKE SHOW

Torian Chopper Leathers signs on to provide leather prizes for the Bikernet Brouhaha! held at Thunderdome in Thunder Road on August 8, 2008. Torian supplies genuine biker leather shirts and jackets for hard riden guys and gals. They will be on hand to give out prizes to the class winners.

Open registration for Bikernet Brouhaha! 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.

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THE ITALIAN CRUISER FROM MOTO GUZZI

Ah… The Italians know style, design and fast motobikes. The Nevada Classic 750 i.e. is an absolutely modern motorcycle. 87% of the bike, some 383 parts out of 441, have either been redesigned or replaced and the look is totally new, even if the bike maintains all the fascination of a thoroughbred custom.