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Bagger bikers have opinions and they like to share their two cents. The Rants blog from Bagger Magazine is the place for editorials, opinions, industry related review or information, and other fun stuff that is not directly related to a motorcycle or bike part. Experts on bagger motorcycle share their thoughts and opinions about the industry, manufacturers, and other bike related resources.

  1. The Value of Hard Work



    Back when I was a pimple-faced mouth breather, toward the end of my senior year of high school, I decided that the President of the United States of America would no longer be my focus as a career path. Actually, in all reality I had no clue what the hell ...    Read more

  2. The Next Adventure



    Many many years ago, when I was in the third grade, I remember seeing this poster hanging on a wall. It was of a guy snow skiing off a huge cliff with nothing but fresh powder and a crowded tree line below. At the bottom of the poster was only ...    Read more

  3. Letters from the Road



    Letters from the Road The Great Debate Editor: I’m writing in response to the letter from Bruce (from Shelton, Washington) in the October issue. Having ridden Harleys for a number of years, I moved to a Victory seven years ago. I didn’t buy it because I thought it was a counterfeit Harley but ...    Read more

  4. From the Editor: Fatherhood



    By the time you read this, I’ll be a new father. Just saying that … er … typing that, is a pretty weird, cool, scary, exciting, stressful, incredible, or just any other adjective I can think of that my neurotic mind reverts back to. I wanted to take the time ...    Read more

  5. Lane Splitting in California | Between Two Wheels



    If you’ve ever had the pleasure of riding in California—notably Southern California—more than likely you’ve faced the same frustration nearly every Southern California resident experiences, our horrendous traffic. What we lack in bad weather, we more than make up for with shitty traffic. SoCal (Los Angeles specifically) regularly tops lists ...    Read more

  6. victory cross country cory arlen ness toph bocchiaro



    just put on a ton of miles on the new 2010 cory ness limited edition cross country.wow- what a great bike. i've endured dozens of miles of colorado dirt roads, hail, rain, wind, deer, and even a charging cow just to bring you the scoop.i've been a bit paranoid due ...    Read more

  7. sturgis 2010 black hills classic toph bocchiaro



    i just got into town- sturgis, south dakota for the 70th version of the black hills classic.having ridden 1,500 miles before i got here i was still just as excited to get in some great riding. this is THE rally for those that like to ride. for that matter it's ...    Read more

  8. win a 2010 street glide (toph bocchiaro)



    The B.A.D. Ride was initiated in 1997 right here in Southern California. Thirteen years later it continues to promote the vision of its founder, Rip Rose, to unite the biker nation in the fight against diabetes. Today, his dream is a reality-every year thousands of bikers join the movement to ...    Read more

  9. RENEGADE PHANTOM R2 Series



    Renegade really knocked it out of the park with the new Phantom R2 Series. Shown here, the PHANTOM RACINE is just plain smokin’ with its 9 fluted spokes, cross cut rim and imposing “black anodize with machined highlights” finish. Unlike similar designs these spokes are not overpowering while creating a ...    Read more

  10. Motorcycle Safety Message Appearing on Signs all over California.



    The California Highway Patrol has started a campaign to make motorists more aware of motorcycles. The message, “Share the road, look twice for motorcyclists,” is being displayed on over 700 signs across the state. The cool thing is that the signs are revised for traffic and Amber alerts it is ...    Read more

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