Hey, This has been a wild week, and I have a feeling strange shit is happening today. Get this. We just wrapped up the September/October issue and it’s killer. The Redhead complained about the weeds out back and I hired some guys. They weed whipped the bastards, but she wanted them pulled. Tomorrow I’m starting to create an Easyriders exhibit next door to the Emporium, but today I need to deal with insurance on our Bonneville racers. Berry Wardlaw sends me reports every day about the Assalt Weapan and you’ll find one in the news. The guys at Departure Bike Works called yesterday regarding the Bonne Belle, the 45-flathead sister to the AW 120-inch Panhead. They found a guy to haul the little bullet in the back of his pick-up directly to Bonneville. As soon as the Rally stops kicking my ass, we need to load the Van with pop-ups, tools a lift, you name it. The guys at departure finished the exhaust system with a PVC valve attached. Here are a couple of teasers leading into the rally. Mad Cabana Dan built this amazing super purple trike with his new girlfriend and they sent these images. Whatta ya tink they have in mind? Here’s a teaser. This art will be unveiled at our Easyriders party on Sunday the 9th at our shop on Main. I will tell you Danial James painting it as tribute to David Mann. He will never be forgotten. Let’s hit the news. The Bikernet Weekly News was created by our non-stop, never give up staff: The Redhead, Wayfarer, LA Laura, Viscous Vickie, Danial James, Freak Show Team, Sturgis Prospect Kendra, Paul Davis, Agent Zebra and Berry Wardlaw. 5-BALL RACING BONNEVILLE 2026—New control dah. Master power, nitrous arming, ignition, safety tether. All tested, new terminals, wiring. Found one circuit breaker and one relay to be faulty. New ignition system, Dyna 2000i. Four degrees of retard for nitrous hit. We have the Mychron 3 working and have updated two channel sensors that were broken. –Berry WardlawAccurate Engineering, Dothan, Alabama NEW FROM RMJ TACTICAL– Lincoln Brass Two Finger After the four finger Lincoln’s, a two finger version seemed like natural progression.  The Lincoln Two Finger brass are affectionately known around the shop as the Lincoln Ball Buster.  Slimming them down to a two finger set up, the weight also went down to a lighter 4 ounces.   Each one has our vintage patina offering a unique look. These aren’t for carrying around, they are a kitchen utensil.  Don’t do dumb stuff and break laws. Texas and a growing number of states don’t mind if you slip them in your back pocket, and some states will issue a permit for such a crazy idea. Do yourself a favor and research it for your locality so you don’t make us say “we told you so!” –RMJTactical.com I wrapped up the Billy bike the other day and started it. It dumped oil all over my clean lift. There’s the new seat.–Bandit THE EASYRIDERS CHALLENGE–I’m tested constantly as to my thinking regarding Easyriders mag and the future. Here were a few of my thoughts after a recent discussion. You’ve got my head spinning even more than it usually does. I ordered a couple of mags from Lowbrow today. I ordered a Dice Mag and a Chopper Zombies piece. I’m going to rattle down some wild thoughts, but hopefully they will lead somewhere. Here’s the first odd one. I have had some conversations with Frankie my grandson. He’s critical like my mom was. He wants us all to dress just so cool and just ride pure choppers. Everything super cool and perfect. Does he ride a chopper, no. I’m not being critical, but it sort throws a wrench into his critical nature. So, what am I trying to do with the magazine now. Here’s my mantra: The mag is all about freedom, the American way, fun, innovation, performance, romance and adventure. I believe if we don’t fight for our country, we’re fucked. It’s not going to be popular with the left, but fuck ‘em we will never give in or give up. So, I will fight for and publish articles about our industry, freedom, saving kids, mentoring and introducing kids to motorcycles and print magazines. Now, you said something about the mag, girls and mothers. That’s the same shit we heard when the mag started. Guys had to hide them from their moms. So what’s the point, besides we don’t have nudity anymore. I just don’t think it’s necessary. Porn is everywhere. So, are you telling me young folks don’t watch porn? Here’s the new Captain America seat installed with a new seat pan by Freak Show Customs. Here’s the interesting aspect. We cover the grit, the party atmosphere, the struggles, the dreams and the industry. We deliver on more than just metalflake and chrome. We cover the good, the history and the ugly. We are living on the brink of something fantastic, but it takes guts and the ability to take a punch. We are also going to cover all models of custom bikes, not just one, the pure chopper. Plus, we are going to cover racing. We are going to support racing. We are going to go to Bonneville. And we are going to support mentoring kids by supporting the mentors who lived the life and want to support it. Then, if we can afford to do so, and find sponsors who will step up and not cringe at the girl on the cover or take it to their moms for approval. We are going to share the custom bike party at colleges around the country. We are not going to introduce them to carburetors but the wild action, the noise, the innovations and the party. So, what am I missing? I was told for years not to discuss climate change. The MRF turned down an expert who I was able to organize to attend a legislative conference. Should we continue to buckle to the left’s rule of control or step up. I would bet Dice, Greasy Kulture and the fuckin’ Zombies don’t touch on anything meaningful in or around our industry. Let me know your thoughts. –BanditThe bastard in the black hills THE CLASSIC OF CLASSICS–We are offering this Danial James poster on the Easyriders.com. These three guys are being inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame this year as the founders of Easyriders Magazine. It just came to mind we haven’t offered the other Danial James centerspreads as high quality posters. We will get on it, right away. –Bandit THAT AIN’T SCRATCHING THE SURFACE–Check out this shit, which will be featured during the rally at the Emporium during the Rally. It will all be located in Dakota Annie’s jewelry case. Annie is loading up her case for the rally. Hang on for more reports. Michael Lichter is helping me with our exhibit cards. I was hoping they might send me a proof I could share. I know there was more to share with you, but damn the whiskey bottle is calling and the rally is right around the corner. Hang on for all the action, and goddammit ride safe. –Bandit The post THE HANG ON BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS—for July 30th 2026 appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.