Skip this if you choose. It isn’t about motorbikes…. When I was contemplating leaving Bikernet to set out on my own, a friend told me that this site was about me, and that was what was unique about it. Even ...
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toulouse street bars in the quarter | new orleans Okay, I’ve neglected my standard procedure of mentioning the noobs who have signed up to follow bM. It was nice to see new faces when I returned this week to pepper ...
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Read More »simson motorcycle history and the awo 425 bobber by muce choppers
Dave asked for more images of the wicked little Simson 425 Sport thumper bobber built by Zsolt Muller of Muce Choppers. Here you go, man: simson 425 sport bobber | muce choppers The AWO 425 was a shaft driven, 250cc ...
Read More »xs650 brat bobber by visual impact
Received a message from Michael at Visual Impact a while ago asking if I’d be interested in profiling his latest build, a 1983 Yamaha XS650 brat-style bobber. After my reply in the affirmative, I looked forward to seeing it because ...
Read More »hi, i’m trent…
… and I’m an alcoholic. I apologize for being MIA for the past four days, dudes and dudettes. I’ve discovered that I am no longer the happy drunk I used to be, probably because I’ve been drinking too often and ...
Read More »friday afternoon in austin
Running errands yesterday led me to my tobacco shop, where I wanted eight ounces of my favorite pipe blend and a new Zippo because the one I bought on eBay sucks. Parked in front was a nice little Honda CB350 ...
Read More »aluminum coating for vintage gas tanks
“This is better than a titty f**k.” At least that is what the woman who inexplicably loves Dave Helrich alleges when she emailed some photos and info regarding this amazing “aluminum paint” application Dave is applying to and old Triumph ...
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Sometimes it’s hard to trust people. Some aren’t worth trusting and some would do anything for a friend. Sometimes it’s hard to make friends. Here’s to friends. Have a great Friday, everybody. Get the best of bikerMetric directly in your ...
Read More »monster creation 101
does not having to mess with your motorbike every few hundred miles mean it’s soulless if it can go thousands? i don’t want a machine i have to screw with. i want one that does what i say every time ...
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