Hey, This is one of those crazy days. I don’t know where to start. In fact, there’s another project I haven’t even touched. The good Prince Najar recommended the equipment I need for our run to Ohio to bring the Captain America and Billy bikes back to Sturgis. I need to order the video tools and get them shipped out quick. I worked on licensing the Easyriders Semi for an upcoming rodeo and you might or might not know about all he hops we are required to go through to take a semi across state lines. I’ve worked on this for weeks and we’re burning daylight. Issue 601 is about to go to press. It’s a celebration of the 250th American anniversary and I hope you dig it as much as we did putting it together and all the terrific brothers and sisters who contributed. We are working on several licensing deals including a deal with my old friend Jesse James. Working with Danial James on the final touches to this issue. They’re wild, so hang on. We just received these patches from a wild man who lives here in Sturgis and in Thailand. He grew up in Daytona bars including Froggie’s and owned a couple in Sturgis. This guy’s drug is riding motorcycles. He rides everywhere. I mean that. all over the country, all over Europe and all over Indonesia. Hang on for more… Let’s get to the news. We have a bunch to cover… The Bikernet News is brought to you by our resilient team: The Redhead, Wayfarer, Danial James, Sturgis Vicky, LA Laura, Palma, Freak Show and Sturgis Prospect Kendra. FRENCH BIKE SHOW COMING RIGHT UP–Iñigo Abril is offering to cover a 30th anniversary old school bike show for us for free, just wanting 3 copies of the issue shipped to him in France. I looked it up, some cool choppers and good cross section of makes/models/ages. Thoughts? URGENT & IMPORTANT COLLABORATION – FREE MATERIAL – 30th Anniversary Show Bike Aquitaine 2026 (France) I´m a Professional Photographer for more than 24 years and my work has been published in International Magazines of 22 Countries in 5 Continents. I contact with you to ask you if you´re interested in that I send you Professional Photograpies and a Text of the “30th Anniversary Show Bike Aquitaine” (France) for it´s Free publication in your Printed Magazine. In exchange for the fact that the report is published signed “Text and Photographs Inigo Abril” and that you send me 3 printed copies of the number of your magazine in which it is published to my office placed in France. The “30th Anniversary Show Bike Aquitaine” (France) will be held on 26-27-28 June 2026 and is one of the Biggest Old School Biker Rallys of Europe. In the last edition in 2025 this Great Event, known as the French Daytona Beach, had the participation of more than 22.000 Bikers. I reached out to him. Let’s see?–Bandit COMING TO THE EASYRIDERS BLOG– The Race of Gentlemen, better known as TROG, ain’t just another motorcycle event down on the Jersey shore. It’s a full-blown time machine fueled by race gas, salt air, hot oil, and raw American horsepower. Every year when TROG rolls into Wildwood, that peaceful beach transforms into something straight outta the glory days of outlaw racing. The second your boots hit the sand, you know you’re part of something rare. Antique motorcycles and stripped-down hot rods line the shoreline while the boardwalk towers in the background like some old postcard from America’s golden age. There are only a handful of places on Earth where you could pull off a scene this wild, this authentic, and this beautiful all at once, and somehow we’ve got it right here in our own backyard. I’ve been lucky enough to shoot TROG every year it comes to Wildwood, and honestly, I hope I never miss one. –Jack McIntyre Visit for details: https://www.theraceofgentlemen.com Image Source: Official Website of TROG at https://www.theraceofgentlemen.com YAMAHA OUTDOOR ACCESS INITIATIVE– Awards Over $237,000 in Q1 2026 Grants Highlights Include Funding for Trail Access, Facility Improvements, Safety Upgrades, and Land Stewardship; Program Also Debuts Refreshed Logo and Redesigned Website Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the first quarter 2026 grant recipients for its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (Yamaha OAI) program, awarding more than $237,000 to 13 organizations across 10 states. The latest grants support projects focused on trail restoration, maintenance and construction, track and facility safety improvements, responsible recreation, and long-term land stewardship. The Q1 2026 awards move the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative closer to its goal of providing $10 million in grant funding by 2028, when the program will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Since its inception, Yamaha OAI has supported organizations working to protect and expand access to public lands and outdoor recreation opportunities nationwide. “Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative continues to invest in the organizations doing the hard work required to maintain trails, improve facilities, support safe recreation, and protect access for future generations,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. “This quarter’s recipients represent a wide range of projects and communities, from local riding clubs and trail organizations to larger regional access initiatives. As the program approaches its 20th anniversary, Yamaha remains committed to supporting responsible outdoor recreation and the people who make it possible.” In addition to announcing its latest grant recipients, Yamaha OAI has introduced a refreshed logo and redesigned website at YamahaOAI.com. The new mark boasts a shield-shaped badge inspired by the patches worn by public land stewards who champion and work to ensure sustained access with the help of the Yamaha OAI program. The redesigned website features improved navigation, a cleaner layout, and a stronger foundation for future program updates and grant resources. Q1 2026 Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grant Recipients Yamaha OAI awarded grants to the following organizations in Q1 2026: Stewards of the Sierras (Clawson Motorsports, Fresno, CA) will use its grant to reopen and maintain 100 miles of forest roads and trails in remote areas of the Bass Lake Ranger District on the USFS Sierra Nevada. Vermont ATV Sportsman’s Association (VASA) (Ronnie’s Cycle Sales, Bennington, VT) will develop approximately 1.4 miles of new trail to complete a critical loop within a 35-mile local trail system that connects to VASA’s 1,200-mile statewide network, with its Yamaha OAI grant. Trail Mix, Inc. (Juneau Powersports, Juneau, AK) will open Juneau’s first ORV park, a 35-mile facility, this summer with grant funds covering trail construction materials and equipment. Backcountry Discovery Routes (Dennis Dillon Powersports, Boise, ID) will use its grant to scout and verify three new BDR-X routes on public lands in Hells Canyon, Idaho; Red Desert, Wyoming; and Grand Staircase, Utah. COMBA: Colorado Mountain Bike Association (Tri City Cycle, Loveland, CO) will purchase construction material for an elevated trail crossing to create a safer, downhill-only route at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park. Indian Creek Valley ATV Club, Inc. (Hillview Motorsports, Latrobe, PA) will use its grant for trail restoration and maintenance, trailhead improvements, updated signage, and maps for the club’s riding area in Indian Head, Pennsylvania. Kingfield Quad Runners ATV Club (Whittemore & Sons, Skowhegan, ME) will purchase equipment with grant funds to help manage overgrowth along existing ATV trail corridors around Kingfield, Maine. Les Cheneaux Snowmobile Club (Chippewa Motors Inc, Sault Ste Marie, MI) will support year-round trail maintenance and emergency response across 102 miles of ORV routes on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment (MiTRALE) (Pat’s Motorsports, Greenland, MI) will install 10 additional trail use counters on more than 300 miles of Michigan Department of Natural Resources-designated trails to support maintenance planning. NOMADS MX and ATV Club (Cochise Motorsports, Sierra Vista, AZ) will establish well service for dust control and surface protection at its motocross and ATV racing facility. Pacwest Motocross (Brothers Powersports, Bremerton, WA) will purchase safety lighting and flagger standards, and track signage for the Motowest MX track. Star City ATV Club (Priority Tractor & Equipment, Caribou, ME) will repair and replace trail drainage culverts and install new trail signs on the CP Trail system. Perris Raceway (Langston Motorsports, Perris, CA) will upgrade safety lighting for blind jump takeoffs, expand water truck operations, and add an AED machine to the facility’s medical supplies. S&S CYCLE– continues support of H-D engines from 1936 to 2026 There has been a lot of talk within the industry of struggles to find replacement and hop-up parts for older Harley-Davidson® models. S&S Cycle has been continuously supporting the vintage world since opening our doors in 1958. As a new engine family is released, our engineers are busy building a line of parts to support it while continuing support of our existing product lines. Most people think of S&S as the leader in Proven Performance, but we do have a soft spot for keeping that older iron on the road for many years and many more miles. Our current catalog contains performance and replacement parts for every H-D engine family going back to 1936 and can be found online at https://www.sscycle.com/dealer-center/catalog. With 590 pages of S&S Cycle parts for H-D models from 1936-2026, it is the most complete source for parts in the industry. So, if you need to rebuild an engine, or come across a great deal on an older bike that needs a horsepower boost, you can find help within those 590 pages. “While much of the world is going digital, we know our dealers and our end-user customers like a printed catalog, so we created one—again. Whether at consumer or dealer shows, when people see a catalog on our display table, they pick it up and ask if they can have it. Usually there is a story about how many of our older catalogs they have at the shop or in their garage and the excitement of a new version is really rewarding for us to see”, said Howard Kelly, Vice President of Marketing.  From oil pumps to rocker arms to pistons, cams, cylinders and flywheel assemblies, whatever you need for a rebuild—or a performance upgrade—S&S Cycle is there for your older model H-D, all the while having a full line of replacement and hop-up parts for the new M8 series engines. S&S Cycle catalogs are available for purchase on the S&S Cycle website ( https://www.sscycle.com/products/s-s-cycle-dealer-catalog-67-2025/ ) or dealers can order one from their S&S Cycle sales representative. JUST FOR VETERANS–Thank you to patriotic supporters across the nation who came together to honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day. Together, we raised more than $40,000 to support ill and injured veterans. Every gift pays tribute to those we lost by supporting their survivors and brothers and sisters forever changed in service. Whether their wounds are visible or invisible, whether they returned home yesterday or decades ago, DAV is here to provide a lifetime of support to our nation’s veterans. And because the sacrifices of service extend beyond individual veterans, we also provide a lifeline for the families, caregivers and survivors of those who served. DAV’s essential services are always provided at no cost—every day of the year. But that’s only possible because of the supporters who remember that our freedoms are never free and that we must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. If you didn’t get a chance to make a gift in honor of Memorial Day, it’s not too late to honor America’s heroes. Give today to provide life-changing support for ill and injured veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Thank you for all you do for our nation’s veterans. NEWS FROM THE LOWBROW GANG–Everything You Need To Set Proper Spring Pre-Load When Installing Extended Fork Tubes. Our PVC Spacer Kits for Extended Fork Tubes include 4 washers & 2 pieces of 12″ PVC. Very likely there will be plenty of PVC left over; this kit will work with extended fork tubes up to 10″ over. We put these kits together as ‘problem solvers’ for you all. They have the correct size, heavy-duty washers and the right amount of high quality PVC, for only $12.96. Not sure what length you need to cut your spacers to? Not a problem, check out our How To Determine Fork Spring Preload video ! RIDE TO WORK DAY IS COMING–Motorcycle and Scooter Riders on the Road: Tuesday, June 9th This year’s 35th annual worldwide Ride to Work Day is expected to be one of the largest in the event’s history, according to Ride to Work, the non-profit organization coordinating the annual campaign. On this day each year, more of America’s 8 million-plus motorcycles and scooters are used for practical transportation such as commuting, errands, and everyday travel. Organizers estimate that more than one million additional riders worldwide will participate. GREAT NEWS FROM BAKER–Function-Formed 5-Speed Hydraulic Side Covers You asked, we listened. We’ve officially resurrected the original Function-Formed (FF) Hydraulic Side Cover for stock 5-Speeds and BAKER 5/6-speed gearsets. When we first launched the FF line, the goal was simple: strip away the “fat” of standard aftermarket covers and leave nothing but raw, mechanical art. In this video, we walk you through the install and show you why this is the tidiest, most precise hydraulic actuator on the market. Why the FF Side Cover? Ultra-Slim Profile: Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum to tuck in closer than stock cable covers for a sleek, aggressive profile. Easier Clutch Pull: Features a 1.5” steel piston riding on Buna-N O-rings that, when combined with a recommended 11/16” bore handlebar master cylinder, ensures an optimized leverage ratio for smooth, clean clutch action. Maintenance-Free Control: Unlike cable setups, a hydraulic system requires no tedious on-the-road adjustments. With proper initial setup, the system is completely maintenance-free and automatically compensates for minor clutch stack wear—meaning no more broken clutch cables and more time spent riding. Heavy-Duty Throwout Bearing: The internal piston is precision-machined to accommodate our included heavy-duty throwout bearing kit. Engineered with a massive load capacity, it is built to handle stock or aggressive high-performance clutches, ending your throwout bearing woes. What’s Included: This complete kit comes fully loaded with the fatigue-proof Function-Formed Dipstick, our Heavy-Duty Throwout Bearing Kit, all necessary gaskets, and the exact hardware required for a seamless installation. AND THEN THERE WAS—Damn, so much is happening fast. The girls called from the emporium. We’re nearly sold out of issue 600. It always make me nervous. What are we going to do if we don’t have any left? Fuck. Screenshot These hats are ordered. I need to follow up with Pete Gold. How’s that for a name? We want to use the same logo on a classic belt buckle. I’ll show you next week. Okay, so I need to register with Delvene and the Bonneville International Speed Trials quick and start planning. Here’s the Tim Condor concept drawing of the bike Jesse and I built, and I rode to Sturgis about ’98. Today, he talked about us riding again. A brother is helping my step daughter with a drinking issue. He asked me to send him a stash of Skoal as payment. Of course, I took care of it. He helps lots of folks. Here’s another teaser from the next issue. Danial James is amazing. I can’t wait to wrap up this all-American issue. But the following one will be even better. Hang on and don’t forget: Ride fast and free forever! –Bandit The post THE CRAZY BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS—for May 28th 2026 appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.