MASSIVE THURSDAY NEWS RETURNS FOR MAY 23, 2013

Hey,

This is going to be a good one, according to a government study of websites. First, we’re somewhat behind because of my week vacation sailing around Greece. There are 2000 islands surrounding Greece. I was busy.

It’s also a hot one because of the wild shit happening around us constantly, including the Bikernet staff—never a dull moment. So without further ado, let’s hit it:

Remember, the Bikernet Thursday News is sponsored in part by IronWorks Magazine.

LAGUNA AERO PACK FROM BIKER’S CHOICE–
Innovative backpack offering practical style, utility and flexibility and unlike and backpack on the market.

Tested to over 150 mph designed with 2-up riding in mind, it tapers from top to bottom to allow larger passenger space. Rounded aerodynamic top reduces drag on the bag, relieves shoulder pressure on the rider and conceals a quick-access rain suit pocket. Fully adjustable, extra wide, quick-release waist straps relieve shoulder load and have secure, dual-closure, hook-and-loop, flapped and zippered pockets.

Shoulder straps have easy- access, removable pockets to store a cell phone and a MP3 player in range of Bluetooth headsets. Inboard side is arched ergonomically and includes mesh material to keep air flowing while a rain cover is attached to zippered storage compartment. Included is a concealed helmet net allows you to carry and protect your helmet.

Bag features light colored inside liner so that you can find items in dim light and has a built-in laptop compartment plus places for pens, calculator etc..

MSRP: $119.95

Limited lifetime warranty included.
P/N 10-7274
Main Bag: 10-1/2″ L x 8″ W x 4″ H
336c.i.
Top Bag: 10″ L x 8″ W x 1″ H
80c.i.

Visit www.firstgear-usa.com for more information

Bonnier, Source Interlink Exchange Titles–
Companies agree to three separate deals, 16 titles change hands.

By Michael Rondon
Folio Magazine

Change continues at Bonnier as the company announced its third major holdings change in the last month, agreeing to acquire nine motorcycle titles from Source Interlink Media. Concurrently, Bonnier has sold the majority of its TransWorld enthusiast properties and sound-system and theater review title, Sound + Vision, to Source Interlink.

While related, each deal was structured separately and was not part of an asset swap, according to a Bonnier spokesperson. Financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

The activity comes after Bonnier had recently sold Parenting and Babytalk to Meredith, and five snowsports properties to Active Interest Media.

“The transactions today are the last in a series of moves we have implemented to transform our company to one that will achieve revenue growth and sustained profitability,” says Dave Freyang, CEO of Bonnier, in an internal memo. “I realize this spring has brought significant change to our company. I also recognize that change creates uncertainty. Please be certain of this: We have our operating groups and brands in place, and we have the right people to allow us to achieve our goals.”

A Bonnier spokesperson confirms that there will be no layoffs in the immediate future stemming from the deal.

Bonnier will pair the acquired properties with Cycle World, which it acquired from Hearst in 2011, to form the Bonnier Motorcycle Group–the largest media group in the segment, according to the company. Source Interlink staff will join Bonnier’s Cycle World personnel at its Carlsbad, Calif. offices.

*Update: Bonnier has promoted Andrew Leisner to VP and Group Publisher of the Motorcycle Group. Leisner was publisher of Cycle World.

“The acquisition supports Bonnier’s strategy to be focused in vertical enthusiast interest media,” Freygang says in a statement. “We believe in going deep into selected verticals, and it’s essential that our brands be in a leadership position within those verticals.”

Bonnier’s list of new holdings includes Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, Dirt Rider, Motorcycle Cruiser, Hot Bike, Baggers, Super Streetbike, Street Chopper and ATV Rider.

NEW BOOK HITS THE STANDS–Adventure Motorcycling Manual – 2nd Edition

Everything You Need to Plan and Complete the Journey of a Lifetime

In typical Haynes style and with an emphasis on pictorially-led chapters, the structure of the book leads the reader in a logical progression using first-hand experience from the planning stage through to execution. The subject matter has many unknowns for first-timers and the book will address the majority of these questions, providing enough information and comfort for the reader to confidently consider, plan and complete a trip. The book should inspire, enthuse, invigorate and at the very least, tempt the reader into considering the possibility of an adventure, albeit for some this will take place from the comfort of an armchair, with the book firmly in hand.

For questions on the discounts available to you please contact me direct at 612-344-8199 or weisenschenk@quaysidepub.com

Author: Robert Wicks
Format: Hardcover, 208 Pages
Item: 211391
ISBN: 9780857333520
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Illustrations: 205 color & 2 b/w
Size: 8.27 x 10.64 x .42
Weight: 2.188 lb.
Edition: Second
Published: May 1st 2013
Price: $34.95

–Wes

S&S TO BE FEATURED AT THE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE–If you’re going to be in Southwest Wisconsin the weekend of June 7-9, you won’t want to miss the Knuckle Shuffle

Where: Beautiful downtown Yuba, Wisconsin (about 20 miles from Viola)

When: Friday, June 7th through Sunday, June 9th

S&S Cycle is proud to sponsor the Knuckle Shuffle. Other than having a good time, the purpose of this event is to raise funds for technical education. In addition, the vintage theme of the Shuffle is a natural to promote S&S Cycle’s Viola V-Twin service parts, which includes a great selection of hard to find parts for vintage Harley-Davidson engines.

NORML REPORT: Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Crohn’s Symptoms–

Tel Aviv, Israel: Inhaling cannabis reduces symptoms of Crohn’s disease compared to placebo in patients who have not been responsive to traditional therapies, according to clinical trial data published online in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Researchers at the Meir Medical Center, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Israel assessed the safety and efficacy of inhaled cannabis versus placebo in 21 subjects with Crohn’s disease who failed to respond to conventional treatments.

Eleven participants smoked standardized cannabis cigarettes containing 23 percent THC and 0.5 percent CBD (cannabidiol) twice daily over a period of eight weeks. The other ten subjects smoked placebo cigarettes containing no active cannabinoids.

Investigators reported, “Our data show that 8-weeks treatment with THC-rich cannabis, but not placebo, was associated with a significant decrease of 100 points in CDAI (Crohn’s Disease and activity index) scores.” Five of the eleven patients in the study group also reported achieving disease remission (defined as a reduction in patient’s CDAI score by more than 150 points).
Researchers reported that “no significant side effects” were associated with cannabis inhalation.
The study is the first placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the consumption of cannabis for the treatment of Crohn’s.

Israeli researchers had previously published observational trial data reporting that Crohn’s patients require fewer disease-related surgeries following their use of cannabis.

According to survey data published in 2011 in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, some one-half of Crohn’s disease patients acknowledge having used cannabis to mitigate their disease symptoms.

For more information, please contact Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director, at: paul@norml.org. Full text of the study, “Cannabis Induces a Clinical Response in Patients with Crohn’s Disease: a Prospective Placebo-Controlled Study,” appears online in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

NO DEATHS REPORTED, during Grand Strand biker week– MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – Authorities are reporting few problems with the Spring Harley-Davidson motorcycle Rally along the Grand Strand.

Troopers say no bikers have been killed so far during the weeklong event, but they warn this weekend is usually the busiest time for the rally.
The Highway Patrol and local agencies have increased enforcement. Horry County Police Sgt. Jeff Benton says his officers have seen an increase in alcohol violations this year.

The Harley-Davidson rally is just the start of the motorcycle season at the beach. Next week is the Atlantic Beach Bike Fest during Memorial Day weekend.

“Cruisin’ The Coast” Spring Bike Rally comes to an end–

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – The Harley-Davidson “Cruisin’ the Coast” spring bike rally held its last day today. Many of the Harley riders will head back to their daily routine.

And while many people have the image of tough motorcycle riders, behind the loud pipes and leather are doctors, lawyers, and even government workers. All kinds of professions were represented at this bike week.

We met one woman who is a technology consultant in the travel industry. She said she even stereotyped bikers before she got to interact with them.

“When my husband got his motorcycle about 10 years ago I was like, what are my neighbors going to think with him riding down the street. But we have met so many people over the years, judges, lawyers and doctors all different professions,” said Chauny Dunbar.

Dunbar said she thinks the stigma of motorcycles dates back to the 60s and 70s and from movies. But it was apparent all week that it’s just not like that anymore. Vendors told us they even sell baby clothes because of a more family presence.

–from Rogue

TODAY’S MANTRA FROM THE BIKERNET PHILISOPHER–Is Your Consciousness One of Faith and Trust or Hope?

All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen. –Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Universe does not respond to hopes and dreams, the Universe responds to what we expect and accept fueled with Faith and Trust. When we truly believe with Faith and Trust in the Unlimited Power within and Expect and Accept the Divine Bounty of Life things begin to manifest.

Many wonder why things aren’t going the way he hope them to and fuel these results with fear, doubt and unworthiness, which creates a viscous circle.

So often I forget to pause and think about what I am believing, thinking and talking about. As I start my day, I Pause and get clear about what I expect, accept and will manifest throughout my day. I am taking the time to write out my goals for the day (you can do the same, if you choose), I am clear on the results and know All is unfolding in right and perfect order. My Faith sustains my expectancy at all times.

Today Know: I begin today with Faith and Trust that all my dreams and goals are manifesting. I let Go of any doubt, fear or unworthiness and move to the consciousness of expecting, accepting and manifesting wonderful results. It is clear to me that it begins with Faith, coupled with acceptance and expectance resulting in great demonstrations in my Life. I no longer hope I Know. I am Grateful for this Truth, I am Grateful for the right to change my Life right here and right now. In Faith, Trust and Peace I release these words to Spirit Knowing my Good is Here.

And So It Is
Namaste’

I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. –Henry David Thoreau

–Yale
Yale Custom Cycles
403-453-1999
2003 11 ST SE
Calgary AB
T2G 3G6

–By Mark Nootbaar

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Pennsylvania, and while everyone wants to keep riders safe, how to best do that is still up for debate in the commonwealth.

When Gov. Tom Corbett declared May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month he encouraged riders to head to the PennDOT-sponsored website livefreeridealive.com to get tips on how to stay safe while riding. Along with tips such as wearing sturdy shoes and checking tire pressure, it also recommends that riders wear a helmet.

That suggestion runs contrary to the beliefs of many riders who think helmets do more harm than good. At a recent rally in Harrisburg, supporters of the motorcycle awareness and education group A.B.A.T.E Pennsylvania celebrated the 10th anniversary of the passage of legislation repealing Pennsylvania’s mandatory helmet law.

“We want the right to decide,” said state Sen. John Wozniak (D-Cambria), who was among the lawmakers leading the charge 10 years ago to repeal the law. “It’s our fate; it’s our responsibility. To this day I still think it was the right decision to make.”

According to PennDOT, there were 854,493 licensed motorcyclists in the state last year. That’s a 13 percent increase from a decade ago. At the same time, the data shows there was a 9 percent uptick in crashes involving motorcycles statewide, from 3,600 in 2011 to 4,000 in 2012. Those crashes resulted in 210 fatalities, which is up from 199 in 2011.

Most wrecks involving motorcycles do not involve any other vehicle.

Last year the Corbett administration moved forward on motorcycle safety by supporting Act 84 of 2012, which requires motorcycle permit holders under 18 years old to take and successfully complete the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program’s Basic Rider Course in order to receive their license.

“What is given by a stoke of a pen can be removed by a stroke of a pen,” Wozniak said, adding that it is a “privilege to wear that helmet or not to wear that helmet.”

All sides agree that keeping motorcycle riders safe is not just the responsibility of the rider. Both camps are using the proclamation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to remind all drivers that “bikes are everywhere” and are repeating the bumper sticker slogan “look twice, save a life.”

WR FLATHEAD DISCOVERED–I’ve got something here that I thought you might enjoy.

This is a friend’s WR Flathead racer. I watched, and laid my hands on it some, as it was coming together. Roy is a friend, and obviously an excellent mechanic, craftsman, racer. This bike was mostly built out of his home shop…….needless to say, it is not like everyone’s home shop.

He put it on the track with WERA at Barber Motorsports Park in May. He had a valve guide problem that is now squared away……Next racing stop is Road America with AHRMA. A dozen or so Handshift Flatheads on one of the most beautiful tracks in the country, in the shadow of the H-D factory where it was born….frikkin beautiful man!

Roy and I are also veterans, so helping the Wounded Warriors at “Riding Into History” hits us where it counts.

He has gotten some help with parts from David and Jeff at Atlanta H-D. There may be others that Roy cares to mention.

What is up with your Flathead Bonneville bike?…….wanna race?

–Charles Young
Flat Rat Racing

Greeley police look for suspects in biker brawl–
GREELEY, Colo. – The Greeley Police Department said it is working to identify suspects in a biker gang stabbing at a sports bar Thursday night.

Officers were called to the RoadKill Sports Grill at the Greeley Mall at 9:30 p.m. on a report of a fight and shooting. Upon arrival, officers found more than 100 people in the parking lot who had been attending a “Bike Night” event sponsored by the business.

During the event, which takes place in the parking lot, rival gang members from Hell’s Angels, Sons of Silence and Silent Warriors were involved in a large fight, police said.

Two people were knifed during the fight, according to police. As the groups were fleeing the scene, a member of Hell’s Angels pulled a pistol and fired two rounds into a rival gang member’s motorcycle, police said. In addition, another person fired several rounds into the air.

On Friday, the Roadkill Sports Grill was served with a motion to suspend its liquor license for a period not to exceed 15 days. A show cause hearing for the business will be scheduled to review the incident to determine if they are eligible to retain their liquor license.

Greeley Police Chief Jerry Garner stated that incidents of this nature will not be tolerated within the city. He also thanked the Weld County Sheriff’s Office and the Evans Police Department for their assistance in the investigation.

–from Rogue

UNCLE MONKEY GETS IN TOUCH WITH SNOW WHITE–In building Snow White my goal was to build a stock looking custom softail. That involved working with fat bob gas tanks and stock speedo. I also wanted to keep the bike looking “factory” built by using an aftermarket wiring harness with a single brain that control everything including dash lights It was quite labor intensive, but I was happy with the finished product.

Unfortunately, when sequencing through everything to make sure it worked properly several of the features didn’t work. A call to my supplier revealed that those features had been disabled. No problem but a simple note included with the instructions would have been nice.

The last glitch was the taillight worked opposite to what it was suppose to. Other than that I was ready for the road and for Johnny Law wanting to harass me.

The after glow didn’t last long. A week into riding I lost the headlight, then the horn. Taillight and brake lights failed a couple weeks after that.

I soldiered on by-passing what was needed to keep the bike running and ordered a complete new harness hoping to make it through the rest of the season before tearing the bike apart in the cold of winter to replace the brain. The harness completely failed in the Needles in Sturgis leaving me sitting on the side of the road waiting for a ride back to the campsite. Back home I did get it to start once but lost the left signal light before I could even get it out of the garage. I decided to leave it until the new harness was in.

After months of waiting and hard work rewiring the bike I connected the battery to power up the new harness for the first time. I was about to start plugging in the auxiliary harness to the handlebars and dash when I heard the distinct sizzling bacon of shorted wires. I quickly disconnected and began the meticulous task of going over the harness to find the short, the pinched wire that was the culprit. Not finding anything I connected the harness again, again the sizzle. I ran my hand over the wires hoping to find a hot spot but found nothing until I touched the brain. Yep Murphy’s Law ran amuck. The new brain was shorted out internally right out of the box.

Automotive wiring is not my specialty, but I refuse to wait another six months to replace yet another complete wiring harness that may or may not work. I found a few simple wiring diagrams, plotted out where everything would need to go, how everything should work. I’ll be powering the prototype Soh Ego Designs wiring harness up tonight with my fingers cross that it will work better then my high dollar pieces of crap laying melted on the floor.

-bad Uncle Monkey

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THIS JUST IN New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
What is Traction Controlled Braking/TCB?

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11052

Hey I already have the TCB Brake System on my 2004 FLHT and as a matter of fact did a article on it for Bikernet years ago.

It is still on the motorcycle so that is my endorsement.

SO SEND THE REDHEAD

— Rogue
rogue@bikerrogue.com
Palm Bay, FL

ALERT, BIKERNET SPONSOR DISCOVERED WITH STEVEN TYLER–Maxine Hupy in Singapore with Steven Tyler.

Attorney Michael F. Hupy
Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
111 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Main: (414) 223-4800 Fax: (414) 271-3374

With ten years of cigar designing experience Mister Pete Johnson and Tatuaje Cigars deserve to get some media attention for his vast and exceptional stogie portfolio. This cigar has been on the market for several years, still an awesome smoke.

Tatuaje will continue to deliver its great characteristics for into the future, with the Seleccion de Cazador line destined to become a classic in the industry. Over the years Tatuaje has had several productive releases, this year should be a big year for him as well.

Today’s smoke has been around for sometime, but has been virtually forgotten in terms of reviews. Typically the Reserva line uses a wrapper from the viso priming, but this wrapper was the wrapper that was intended for the Cojonu smokes, and is significantly stronger. Originally crafted with all Nicaraguan tobacco, the cigar now is composed with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan fille!

The cigar possesses a beautiful and smooth wrapper that has a nice natural brown coloring, light Colorado, and has an aroma of coffee, earth, cedar and leather at the foot. There is a terrific cold draw and the construction is terrific.

TOASTING 110 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND LIVIN’ THE HIGH LIFE–Miller High Life and Harley-Davidson Toast 110th Anniversaries by Brewing a Batch of the Champagne of Beers

Born across the street from each other in Milwaukee, Miller High Life and Harley-Davidson have been making timeless American products for 110 years. Now they’re making something together. Today, Bill Davidson, vice-president of the Harley-Davidson Museum and great-grandson of Harley-Davidson co-founder William A. Davidson officially kicked-off a multi-year partnership with Miller High Life by helping brewmasters make a batch of the Champagne of Beers.

“It’s incredible to think that Harley-Davidson and Miller High Life were born on the same stretch of road 110 years ago,” Davidson said. “This partnership and our 110th Anniversary events in Milwaukee celebrate our common bonds, our shared history and our bright futures.”

The beer brewed with Davidson will not be specially marked and will instead be distributed like any other batch of High Life brewed in the Miller Brewery. So this summer whenever someone celebrates after a great ride by enjoying the Champagne of Beers, they might be sipping this special batch. Harley-Davidson and Miller High Life will also keep some of this batch aside to celebrate special occasions with consumers throughout the summer.

“It’s an honor to brew a beer that has helped people celebrate the high points in daily life for 110 years,” said Dr. David Ryder, Miller High Life head brewmaster. “But to share this moment with Harley-Davidson and the Davidson family is truly special.”

Beyond the unique batch of brew, commemorative Harley-Davidson designs will be featured on Miller High Life cans and packaging. The partnership will bring customized Harley-Davidson motorcycles with Miller High Life graphics to participating retail stores. The brands will also rev up excitement by offering fans the chance to win exclusive prizes throughout the summer – including Harley-Davidson commemorative apparel and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Fans can follow Miller High Life’s Facebook page to get information on promotions and events in their area.

Now through the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee over Labor Day weekend, Harley-Davidson invites fans to showcase their favorite motorcycle rides this summer. Riders can simply go to www.h-d.com/110epicride and post their epic journeys. For more Harley-Davidson 110th Milwaukee event information and ticketing details, logon to www.h-d.com/110tickets.

As part of the alliance, Miller High Life and Harley-Davidson will also encourage riders to take the high road this summer by sharing safe riding tips at motorcycle events across the country. Motorcycling enthusiasts will be able to take a pledge to be safe riders and enter for a chance to win incredible gear at www.MillerHighLife.com/responsibility.

BIKERNET OFFICIAL COMPLAINT–Just wondering which day the Sunday Post will, uh, post? What do you think of changing the title to Someday or Sumday (for those who prefer this sort of thing) Post? Please count to ten before replying.

Happy Sailing

STURGIS EDITOR’S CHOICE AT BROKE SPOKE–First we want to thank everyone who participated in the First Annual Daytona Bike Week Twisted Tea Editor’s Choice BikeShow this year at the Broken Spoke Saloon and for all your follow up coverage. Despite mother nature we think it was a huge success to have 60 bikes show up on a rainy Florida Day.

It was a pleasure meeting everyone and I think I learned a lot on my first go round. In conversations with some of you since the Daytona event, we have been made aware that everyone has begun to give coverage to the bikes and the event itself. Additionally there have been builders who are looking forward to the next of these events to bring out new builds specifically to get a chance at winning this title.

Now, moving on! We are hoping you all felt Daytona was enough of a success to do it again in Sturgis! With Sturgis rapidly approaching Chris and I have been in contact with a proposition of hosting the Sturgis 2013 Editor’s Choice Bike Show at the Broken Spoke Campground.

If ya’ll are on board we were thinking Tuesday, August 6 may be a great day as Michael Lichter’s Gallery Opening has been moved to Sunday August 4th, leaving a very good opportunity to make the Sturgis Editor’s Choice Bike Show a big success.

Broken Spoke will also provide:

– Hospitality tent for the editors and key sponsors (Comp food and drink)

– Trophies for all the editor’s choice winners

– Additional trophies for many other classes

– Space for each magazine to set up for the day of the event at no charge

– Signage for the event

– Full media and social media support to promote the event

– Additional prizes for the show from our sponsors and advertisers

So, We are asking you all to participate again. Let me know what ya’ll think and please let me know if I have missed anyone.

See you on the road!
Heather

Heather Walker
Operations Manager
Broken Spoke Saloon
46 Birmingham Parkway
Boston, MA 02135
Mobile 603 998 6389
Fax 617 254 7277
www.brokenspoke.com

Halbert Triumphant in Grand National Return–
A Hollywood script writer couldn’t have dreamed up the story any better. Saturday night in Stockton, California, Sammy Halbert made a triumphant return to racing by taking victory in the AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles Grand National Championship Main Event on the Half-Mile at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.

Halbert, making his comeback from an off-season knee surgery, and riding his South East Harley Flat Track Live-backed Harley-Davidson XR750, emerged victorious after a race long battle with Dodge Brothers Racing’s Brad Baker. Lloyd Brothers Motorsports rider Henry Wiles took third with a late-race surge around former champ Jake Johnson. It was a great ride for the Short Track and TT specialist Wiles, since he hadn’t raced a Harley-Davidson in years. Johnson and Robert Pearson rounded out the top five.

“That was awesome! What a race,” said a jubilant Halbert. “They did a great job on the track and I’m stoked. I had a long layoff from racing there with shoulder surgery and then I came back and tore up my knee. I’m only 12 weeks out of knee surgery and it’s still not 100 percent, but I feel 100 percent on the bike that’s for sure. I want to say thanks to the California crowd who came out and supported me. It’s always fun racing in this state. My team and I really got a good win here and it’s definitely something to build off of.”

Many figured it would take Halbert a race or two to get back in the swing of things, but the 25-year-old racer from Graham, Wash., proved his rehab from ACL surgery made him as strong as ever. He and Baker traded the lead back and forth several times throughout the 25-lap National at Stockton, but in the end the experience of Halbert made all the difference and he was able to pull away from the 20-year-old Baker, who also hails from the state of Washington.

“Brad came by me, I know he’s hungry for a win,” Halbert said of the race. “I was like, ‘Let’s see if I can steal another one from him.’ He was right there and I didn’t want to be the guy who gave him that first win, so I had to dig deep. I was getting tired and he was starting to pull away and I started thinking about that big Harley contingency and I was like, ‘I want that money. Let’s go!’ I got on the gas and put it on the outside and found a line on the outside there in turn three and four and made it happen. It took me awhile to get around Brad. I ran into him a few times, but I finally got by and I didn’t see him again.”

Baker has opened the 2013 season as a runner up three consecutive times. The young racer is more than eager to score his first victory, which he’ll be looking to do at the upcoming series racing on the legendary Springfield (Ill.) Mile on May 26.

“I got off to a great start and old Kevin Atherton (former AMA Grand National winner) told me not to be afraid to try out that top line it looks like there’s going to be some tacky dirt coming in,” Baker explained of Stockton. “I kind of got a groove going and Sammy and I did a little elbow rubbing and had a lot of fun. Another second-place finish; I guess consistency is the key, so we’re going to have to keep that up. I’m so close to a win I can almost taste it. It’s definitely something I want to add to my list.”

With his podium run at Stockton, Henry Wiles has established himself as a true championship contender for 2013.

“I’m still building a little confidence on this bike,” Wiles said of his new ride on the Lloyd Brothers Motorsports Harley. “I came back on Jake (Johnson) and I’m really excited about this season because this is the first time I’ve had this good of a bike to be able to finish on the podium at these types of tracks.”

The Springfield Mile is next up. One rider looking to bounce back there will be defending champ Jared Mees. After a promising start where he won both his heat race and the Dash for Cash, Mees had a hard impact with Wiles early on and nearly crashed. The miscue dropped him back to last place and he never recovered, only circulating the track in an effort to score as many points as possible. He finished 16th, the last rider running.

Brandon Robinson still leads the Grand National standings after finishing sixth in Stockton.

Wyatt Maguire, of Mead, Wash., scored the victory in the J&P Cycles Pro Singles final. Maguire, riding a Kirkland Racing Yamaha YZ450F, moved past early leader Shayna Texter and pulled away to a comfortable 4.616-second victory over Texter. Kyle Johnson had a great surge late in the race to pass Rodney Spencer Jr. to nail down the final podium spot.

“It was definitely tough getting by people, but we ended up changing gearing and it helped a lot,” Maguire said. “This is my first main [victory] and I’m happy to do it pretty close to home. I mean 14 hours, that’s about as close as it gets for me.”
Maguire and Johnson are now tied atop the Pro Singles standings.

The Memorial Day weekend Springfield Mile is one of the iconic races annually on the AMA Grand National racing calendar. Held on the historic Mile of the Illinois State Fairgrounds, the race features a long freight train of riders lined up in the draft and often is not decided until the last lap. Texan Willie McCoy is the defending winner of the May race.

To keep up with the latest series news visit www.amaproracing.com/ft/. Ticket information for Springfield can be found at www.illinoismda.com/ or call (217) 753-8866.

Motorcycle safety crackdown set for Monday in O’side, California—

By Teri Figueroa

OCEANSIDE — Oceanside police will target drivers on two and four wheels Monday in a crackdown to ensure motorcycle safety.
Extra officers will patrol city streets frequented by motorcyclists and where the most motorcycle crashes tend to occur, Sgt. Ken Gow said.

They will be on the lookout in particular for drivers and riders who are speeding, making illegal turns, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Gow said three fatal motorcycle crashes occurred in Oceanside in 2011 and in 2012.

So far in 2013, no fatal motorcycle crashes have occurred in the city, and the number of motorcyclists injured in collisions in Oceanside has dropped 43 percent, he said.

—from Rogue

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE REVEALS PRICING AS LEAD UP TO HISTORIC UNVEILING OF ALL-NEW 2014 INDIAN CHIEF AT STURGIS RALLY–
Highly Anticipated Details Make Clear that Authentic, Affordable Choice is Coming to American Motorcycles as Indian Motorcycle Makes its Debut at the World’s Largest Motorcycle Event.

Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today continued its trip toward the historic unveiling of the completely new 2014 Indian Motorcycle. Following on the heels of the reveal of the all-new Thunder Stroke 111 engine on March 9 at Daytona Bike Week, Indian Motorcycle is announcing additional details as it accelerates toward the upcoming launch.

Staying true to its heritage, the revival of the Indian Motorcycle brand will debut with the introduction of the 2014 Indian Chief. First introduced in 1922, the legendary Indian Chief is historically the brand’s most popular selling model and is widely recognized by motorcycling enthusiasts around the world as one of the most iconic motorcycles ever produced. The Indian Chief is the flagship of the brand’s 112-year product lineup, and it has come to proudly represent the spirit of the Indian Motorcycle brand.

In addition to announcing the first model to come out of the Spirit Lake, Iowa production plant, pricing for the all-new 2014 Indian Chief will start at an MSRP of $18,999. Inventory is expected to be available at Indian Motorcycle dealerships throughout North America later in the year. Additional Indian Motorcycle dealerships will be opening across the country this summer to accommodate bike demand and service needs.

To view a short video clip in support of today’s announcement, or to see a silhouette image of the flagship 2014 Indian Chief, visit the Indian Motorcycle website.

The new Indian Chief will be revealed at the 73rd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, which runs August 3-11, 2013. Specific details on the launch timing will be announced this summer. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the world’s largest motorcycle rally, was started in 1936 by an Indian Motorcycle club, the famed Jackpine Gypsies. Indian Motorcycle is proud to reclaim that heritage and share the historic reveal of the 2014 Indian Chief with the rider community at the 2013 Sturgis Rally.

VSR4VETS Back ON Track–
Verl “Smitty” Smith of VSR4VETS went to the semi-finals at the NW Drag Bike Season Opener in Woodburn, OR. Smitty says, “We ran our best time ever in the 1/8th mile @ 5.72 @ 126 MPH, & ¼ mile @ 8.89 @153.65 MPH!!! I would like to thank Lori Post, who took over the helm, picking my launch spot, & kept track of info, GREAT JOB, LORI! She was accompanied by a new recruit Joel Gittleson, they both did a great job!”

That brings us to our new sponsors, we would like to welcome them to the team, Baker Drive Train, JIMS USA, Feuling, Jaclyn McNeill LMT, & Mulligans & More M/C. Thank you for your support & also thanks to our continuing sponsors!

Next on the agenda is our revised schedule:

May 17-18 NWDB Woodburn Drag Strip Season Opener
June 8-9 NWDB @ Woodburn, OR
July 26-27 NWDB @ Woodburn, OR
Aug 2-3 Bikers Choice @ Sturgis, SD
Aug 4 15th Annual Griz Robinson Veterans Memorial Bike Show @ Fort Meade Medical Facility @ Sturgis, SD
Aug 5-7 Racing/Baker Burnout (TBA) Sturgis, SD
Aug 11 (TBA) Cruz-In Benefit For Veterans @ Eugene, OR
Aug 17-18 NHRA Div. @ Seattle, WA
Aug 24-25 NW Nitro Nationals @ Woodburn, OR
Sept 14-15 NWDB @ Woodburn, OR
Oct 31-Nov 2 NHRA Divisionals @ Las Vegas, NV

If it wasn’t for our VETERANS we couldn’t do what we do!

VSR4VETS would like to thank our Sponsors, Associate Sponsors & Contributors:

Air-Tech
Avon Tires
Biker’s Choice
Baker Drivetrain
Black Widow Cams
Bitchin Seat Co.
Camille B Hook, LMT
Celorie Bros. Dump Trucking, Inc.
Columbia HD
Davey Rocket RV Repair
Deka Batteries
E/T Performance
Feuling
JIMS USA
Hanson’s Auto Body
Mickey Thompson Tires
Motor Whiskey
Mulligans & More
Movers & Shakers
Oak Grove Choppers
RT Performance
Rush Racing Products
Spark of Life Chiropractic
Spyke, Inc.
SA Racing
Works Performance Shocks

HOLLISTER AMD Affiliate Custom Bike Show COMING–The Holister AMD Qualifier Custom Bike Show kicks off the July 4th weekend. Details are here. Classes include:
•FreeStyle
•MOD Harley
•Retro MOD
•RADICAL Bagger
•Performance Custom
•Mod Street

This is a one day show on streets of Hollister. Looking forward to seeing you there for a great competition and a lot of fun. Click here to enter your custom bike.

–Jeff Najar
Jeff@ bikerpros.com
919-450-5060

DREAM CHASER RECIN’ BRINGS HOME THE WALLY– Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley is excited about their first win and first Wally as they appeared in NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the “The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser”, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, OH.

It was another exciting weekend as the team continues to grow and develop. “I knew my crew, Freddie Robbins and Buddy Foss, had the tune we needed to bring home a win. They told me so, I just had to focus, do my job and I DID.”
“After this weekend we can say unequivocally that we LOVE the NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series format, we now understand how the event flows and what we can expect. It’s really much more laid back and with trophy in hand, it’s the best racing experience ever.”

After the Dream Chaser Racin’ team had to part ways Sunday night, they look forward to celebrating their success and going for another Wally as they meet again on Friday in Atlanta GA for another NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Event May 25 & 26.

Dream Chaser Racin’ would like to thank LAT Racing Oils, Robbins Performance and MaP for your sponsorship. Sponsors always welcome!

Contact Dream Chaser Racin’ atdreamchaserracin@yahoo.com

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP–While innovation has always been a hallmark of the World Championship of Custom Bike Building, the 10th anniversary of the show reached a new level. Held for the first time in Europe, at the Big Bike Europe Expo in Essen, Germany, the Championship showcased motorcycles, scooters, trikes and sidecar outfits.

Among the power units being employed by the 105 competitors were not only American V-twins, but also Italian singles and V-twins, Japanese multis and singles, a diesel, an engine from a Honda generator and even a 1920’s boat engine. With entries from 23 countries there were a total of 122 machines in five classes.

Of the 66 bikes competing in the Freestyle class, the 2013 World Championship title was taken by Medaza Cycles’ Rondine. Don Cronin and Michael O’Shea, the two Irish men responsible for the build created a one-off frame to carry the single-cylinder, 1971 Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone 500 engine. They were also responsible for hand-forming the aluminium bodywork and the heavily modified V-Rod swingarm, which is used as a girder style front fork, on the bike which previously took top honours at the 2013 Irish Motorcycle and Scooter show in Dublin.

Laurent Dutruel originally built Tribute to Hagakure to take to Bonneville and compete with during Speed Week. Although there is no official record for a fully rigid bike, Laurent took his bicycle style inspired, Buell engined machine to 208kph on the salt, and he has now followed that achievement with the motorcycle taking second place in the Freestyle class at this year’s World Championship.

Pete Pearson, of Rocket Bobs in the UK, describes his third placed bike, Gas’d Rat, as: “A rocket bobber built from a Shovel powered, fully redesigned, re-engineered and fabricated FXS.”

In a first for the Championship, a Taiwanese builder took a class win when Winston Yeh, of Rough Crafts, lifted the trophy in the Modified Harley class for his all black, Sportster-based Stealth Bullet, which featured a carbon gas tank and an oil-in-frame conversion.

Claiming the win for Italy in the Retro Modified class was Inglourious Basterds Cycles with Bastarda Senza Gloria a ‘48/’79 Pan/FX Shovel special fitted with the company’s own adjustable Springer front end.

Laurent Dutruel was called to the stage a second time when his turbo charged XR1200 was named the winner of the Street Performance class. Laurent now plans to ship the bike to the US in the summer so that he can ride from San Francisco to the Bonneville Salt Flats and once there attempt to set a record on the bike in the 1350 M-PBG class.

Completing the line-up of winners was Second City Customs from the UK, whose bike The Naughty Gentleman took S&S Cycle’s recognition award in the Production Manufacturer class.

Next year the 11th Annual World AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building will again be staged the Big Bike Europe expo at Essen, Germany, 4 weeks earlier in the business cycle on 11th, 12th and 13th.

New for 2014 will be a cafe racer World Champion class.

CHICKEN HAWK RACING AND NEW YORK SAFETY TRACK ANNOUNCES THE CHR PRO SCHOOL– Chicken Hawk Racing and New York Safety Track today announced their collaboration on the CHR Performance Riding Option School (PRO). Its curriculum is designed to help motorcyclists of all experience levels take the next step up in their riding abilities.

The CHR PRO school will be taught exclusively on New York Safety Track’ s new 2.1-mile road course, which is located in Harpersfield, New York. Just outside Oneonta and 2.5 hours from New York City, the course features 18 turns, 450 feet of elevation change and a 40-foot-wide front straightaway nearly a half-mile long. Chicken Hawk Racing will also manage the facility’ s member-only track-day events.

The school’ s lead instructor, David Podolsky, is a championship-winning roadracer and founder of Chicken Hawk Racing, which designs and the manufactures tire warmers used by most AMA Pro Road Racing teams.

Podolsky, who has won 12 National titles in AMA Sports and AHRMA competition, and the school’ s seasoned staff is ready to show students the latest riding techniques. The school is accredited by the WERA and CCS racing organizations, so PRO graduates qualify to get their competition licenses by mastering the curriculum.

The CHR PRO School covers advanced body positioning optimized for each part of the track, as well as countersteering and braking and techniques that help get maximum drive off corners and set up passes. These skills will be learned during in-depth classroom sessions, on-track drills and one-on-one instruction aimed at identifying the factors that are holding each student back. Plenty of open practice time allows students to perfect these new techniques while progressing to the next level of their riding potential.

At just $360, Chicken Hawk Racing’s PRO school is an excellent value for any rider at every skill level. This exclusive program will be run only four times this year: June 7, July 19, August 9 and September 27. Additional information is available at NewYorkSafetyTrack.com or by calling 866-HOT-TIRE.

ARIZONA EMISSIONS TESTING NEWS–We are at the last leg of removing emissions testing for mc in Maricopa County which is the metropolis of Phoenix, AZ.
We have never had emission testing in the outlying areas of AZ.

–Deborah Butitta
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education, Inc., BOD Chairman
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Inc., Ex-Officio Board Member
ABATE of AZ Authorized Lobbyist
ABATE of AZ Yavapai Chapter PAC Officer
928.308.1117 cell
deb@mrfae.org www.mrfae.org
Proud to be a part of the “Circle” in the “MC Rights Business” since 1990.

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT VOCABULARLY LESSON SPONSORED BY 2WHEELERS–genethliac juh-NETH-lee-ak, adjective:

Really it must be admitted that only in England and America is there anybody who knows how to establish the genethliac theme and construct a horoscope.

It must be said, however, that the Arabs went much beyond the classical doctrines of Ptolemy’s Tetrabiblos and added to genethliac astrology, which was concerned with the conjunction of heavenly bodies at the moment of birth, a more popular science of interrogations and elections for every occasion in life.

Genethalic derives from the Greek root genéthli meaning “pertaining to one’s birth.” It is unrelated to the word gene.

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IMMIGRATION LETTER TO THE EDITOR–Subject: For some reason, people have difficulty structuring their arguments when arguing against supporting the currently proposed immigration revisions. This lady made the argument pretty simple.
NOT printed in the Orange County Paper

From David LaBonte

My wife, Rosemary, wrote a wonderful letter to the editor of the OC Register which, of course, was not printed. So, I decided to “print” it myself by sending it out on the Internet. It was written in response to a series of letters to the editor in the Orange County Register:

Dear Editor:
So many letter writers have based their arguments on how this land is made up of immigrants. Ernie Lujan for one, suggests we should tear down the Statue of Liberty because the people now in question aren’t being treated the same as those who passed through Ellis Island and other ports of entry.

Maybe we should turn to our history books and point out to people like Mr. Lujan why today’s American is not willing to accept this new kind of immigrant any longer.

Back in 1900 when there was a rush from all areas of Europe to come to the United States , people had to get off a ship and stand in a long line in New York and be documented.
Some would even get down on their hands and knees and kiss the ground. They made a pledge to uphold the laws and support their new country in good and bad times.

They made learning English a primary rule in their new American households and some even changed their names to blend in with their new home.

They had waved good bye to their birth place to give their children a new life and did everything in their power to help their children assimilate into one culture.

Nothing was handed to them. No free lunches, no welfare, no labor laws to protect them. All they had were the skills and craftsmanship they had brought with them to trade for a future of prosperity.

Most of their children came of age when World War II broke out. My father fought alongside men whose parents had come straight over from Germany, Italy, France, and Japan .

None of these 1st generation Americans ever gave any thought about what country their parents had come from. They were Americans fighting Hitler, Mussolini and the Emperor of Japan. They were defending the United States of America as one people.

When we liberated France, no one in those villages was looking for the French-American or the German American or the Irish American. The people of France saw only Americans. And we carried one flag that represented one country.

Not one of those immigrant sons would have thought about picking up another country’s flag and waving it to represent who they were.

It would have been a disgrace to their parents who had sacrificed so much to be here. These immigrants truly knew what it meant to be an American. They stirred the melting pot into one red, white and blue bowl.

And here we are with a new kind of immigrant who wants the same rights and privileges. Only they want to achieve it by playing with a different set of rules, one that includes the entitlement card and a guarantee of being faithful to their mother country.

I’m sorry, that’s not what being an American is all about. I believe that the immigrants who landed on Ellis Island in the early 1900’s deserve better than that for all the toil, hard work and sacrifice in raising future generations to create a land that has become a beacon for those legally searching for a better life. I think they would be appalled that they are being used as an example by those waving foreign country flags.

And for that suggestion about taking down the Statue of Liberty, it happens to mean a lot to the citizens who are voting on the immigration bill. I wouldn’t start talking about dismantling the United States just yet.

(Signed)
Rosemary LaBonte

–from Gerry Celia

JIMS Announces Release of JIMS Hardware Organizer–Tired of hunting through plastic bins looking for hardware? JIMS, a premier manufacturer of performance parts and specialty tools for use on Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, has released the new JIMS Hardware Organizer. The patent pending JIMS hardware organizers will guarantee all hardware is organized during powertrain teardown, storage, and final assembly.

The organizers include a specific stand for top end, cam chest, transmission, and primary. When combined, they all nest within each other taking up very little space and can easily fit in a deep drawer of a tool box.

When preparing for final assembly, the stands can be turned on end to expose threads for ease of loctite preparation. The surface is powder coated in JIMS durable blue and includes silkscreened hardware position art with torque specifications.

For more information find JIMS on the web at www.jimsusa.com, become a JIMS Facebook fan, or call 805-482-6913.

NO HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ELIO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS–?BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Drivers of the Elio, a three-wheeled vehicle to be manufactured in Shreveport, won’t have to wear helmets.

The Louisiana House gave final passage to the bill by Shreveport Rep. Barbara Norton with a 90-1 vote Tuesday, sending it to the governor’s desk.
Because the Elio has three wheels, it’s considered a motorcycle under federal and state safety regulations.

Norton’s bill modifies the definition of autocycle to include enclosed motorcycles with a roll cage. That change means Elio occupants won’t have to wear helmets or get a special “M” endorsement on their driver’s license as required of motorcyclists.
Officials with Elio Motors, located in the former General Motors plant in Shreveport, said the helmet requirement could harm sales.

–from Rogue

NEW 5-BALL RACING SHIRTS IN THE J&P CATALOG—This is amazing! Under the leadership of Andrew Calogero, the VP of Bikernet Apparel Development, and Bikernet Director of Apparel Design, we now have a handful of 5-Ball Racing tees in the new J&P Catalog.

The are made in America, top quality shirts, and sport art from Chris Kallas and George Flemings, the gods of art and design on Bikernet.

Check it out.

–Bandit

http://www.jpcycles.com/harley-parts/5-ball/clothing-and-eyewear?N=28004469

BAKER DRIVETRAIN SUMMER DEALS–Receive a BAKER Stashtube with every 6-into-4 or 4-speed order. For cone-style engines that cannot utilize a Stashtube, we are offering FREE Domestic Shipping!  

Save 10% when you purchase a BAKER TTP primary with a 6in4 or 4-speed. 

Plus save 10% on all BAKER kicker accessories including, kicker arms/pedals, 4-speed covers, Klassic Kicker Gears, and N1 shift drums. 

BIKERNET INDUSTRIAL EXPOSE–Hi all, I know that this is a long youtube video but it is cool to watch. Couldn’t stop watching this one…how do you spell OSHA again?

–Gary Maurer

ROLLING THUNDER, MEMORIAL DAY CONCERTS, PARAGES, WREATH LAYING CEREMOINIES AND MORE– Memorial Day weekend celebrations Friday through Monday in the DC are.

By Beth Lawton

Memorial Day 2013—the unofficial kick-off for summer—is Monday, May 27, but concerts, fireworks and other events last all of Memorial Day weekend throughout the DC area.

Here’s a round-up of what’s happening locally.
•Traveling to the beach or out of town? Check out: Gas Prices Up Ahead of Memorial Day. Rolling Thunder
Thousands of motorcycle riders will descend on Arlington and DC this weekend for the annual Rolling Thuder Memorial Day weekend gathering.

Rolling Thunder will depart from the Pentagon at noon on Sunday, May 26. There will be a speakers and a concert at 1:30 p.m. at the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial. See more about Rolling Thunder here.

National Memorial Day Concert in DC
The evening of Sunday, May 26, head out to the Capitol’s West Lawn the annual Memorial Day concert. This year, actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise are expected along with performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, “The Voice” star Chris Mann, the UK’s Katherine Jenkins and others.

The concert starts at 8 p.m. The lawn opens at 5 p.m. More information on the National Memorial Day Concert is here.

National Memorial Day Parade in DC

The annual National Memorial Day Parade in DC features a tribute to Sept. 11 victims, a salute to the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan. The parade starts Monday at 2 p.m. and runs along Constitutional Avenue between 7th and 17th streets NW. More information on the National Memorial Day Parade is here. Can’t make it? The parade will be streamed live online and broadcast on television.

Wreath-Laying Ceremony, Concert at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery plans a wreath-laying ceremony and concert at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 11 a.m. Monday. A public observance gathering will follow. The entire cemetery will be decorated with flags throughout Memorial Day Weekend. More information on Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Day events is here.

Additional Wreath-Laying Ceremonies
•11 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. •9 a.m. Monday May 27 at the World War II Memorial •9 a.m. Monday, May 27 at the Air Force Memorial •1 p.m. Monday, May 27 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

–from Rogue

BIKE SHOW COMPETITION in STURGIS!–The J&P Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show is heading to Sturgis, SD, which is located one street over from the Harley-Davidson facility in downtown Sturgis. The show kicks off mid-week on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.

The bike show is awarding $7,000 in cash prizes. The five paying classes include:

* Free Style $2500 for 1st place? * Radical Bagger $1500 for 1st place? * Modified Harley $1000 for 1st place? * Retro Mod $1000 for 1st place? * Modified Street $1000 for 1st place

The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show presented by J&P Cycles matches the best custom bike builders in the country against one another.

Click here for details on our Sturgis event.

–Bob Kay
bkay@ bikerpros.com
817-312-0380

More Motorcycle and Scooter Riders On the Road on Monday, June 17th This Year– The 22nd annual worldwide Ride to Work Day is expected to be one of the largest-ever, according to Ride to Work, the non-profit organization that coordinates this annual event. In the United States, over 80 million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting, and only about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a usually part of this mix.

On Ride to Work Day a much higher number of America’s 8,000,000 cycles and scooters are ridden to work. Some estimates put the numbers of added riders at over 1,000,000. Studies have shown that across equal distances, commuting rider can reach their destinations more quickly — in up to 20% less time than those using automobiles — and that motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per person per mile, and that they take up less space on roads.

Motorcycle and scooter riders seek improved employer support for this form of transportation, and more public and government awareness about the societally-positive benefits of riding. The Ride to Work website includes forum areas, merchandise, information, and free promotional support materials.

–from Rogue

BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER FLAWED FINDINGS–Surprising Reason Why Women Live Longer
Among most animal species, humans included, females tend to live longer than males– A number of theories has been advanced over the years to explain this gender-based survival advantage.

Now, new research from Japan suggests a reason that can be tested: women’s immune systems age more slowly. A research team at Tokyo Medical and Dental University analyzed blood samples from 356 healthy men and women between the ages of 20 and 90. In particular, they measured levels of white cells and cytokines, molecules that interact with immune system cells to regulate the body’s response to disease.

As expected from prior research, the investigators found that white blood cells declined with age, but they also observed two key differences between the sexes: in men they recorded a steeper decline of T-cells that protect against infection and B-cells which secrete antibodies. They also found that the expected age-related increase in natural killer cells and CD4T-cells, which attack invaders, rose at a higher rate in women than in men. Elsewhere, similar findings have been seen in mice. The study was published on May 15, 2013 in Immunity & Ageing.

My take? This interesting new finding may help explain an age-old mystery. We know from studies in rodents that the cells in the female body seem to repair damage better than those in male bodies.

Women also have a survival advantage because they develop cardiovascular disease about 10 years later in life than men, often in their 70s and 80s rather than their 50s and 60s. Women may also have an evolutionary based biological advantage because the female role in reproduction is vital to survival – not only do women give birth, but they nurse their babies and care for them during their early years.

Men’s role in reproduction is limited and, for that reason, longevity in men may not be as vital to the continuation of the species. While women may benefit from qualities inherent in their genetics, none of these natural advantages guarantees longevity against poor lifestyle choices.

A case in point: smoking rates and the risk of lung cancer have been rising in women, and lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S.

–Dr. Weil
www.drweil.com

BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT–

Adrenaline Junky List:

*2nd Grand Child, It’s A Boy, Leon Von Moore Wheeler, arrival, early June
*NHRA* ….*M/C*….5/30-6/2, Englishtown, N.J., 6/20-23, Epping, N.H., 6/27-30, Chicago, Il.
*Texas Mile* …..212 mph…..VALERIE THOMPSON ….212 mph ….www.texasmile.net
*Ohio Mile 2013* June 8-9 July 6-7 Sept. 28-29 ….www.ecta-lsr.com
*El Mirage 2013* *June 9, July 14, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 9-10.. www.scta.org
*Loring Maine* The Maine Event July 12-14 ….www.lta-lsr.com
*Bonneville, SCTA* *95 Days….August 10-16, 2013* ….www.scta-bni.org
*BUB Speed Trials* *104 Days…. *August 24-29, 2013* ….www.speedtrialsbybub.com
*Mojave Mile* October, 12-13 ….www.mojavemile.com

Some 78 days until Speed Week. Time flies when man is attempting to make a dream become reality. Speaking of dreams? Don’t forget to check out the scantily clad sweethearts in the Cantina’s Sunday Post.

It’s the end of May and all is well. Seems the year just started a few days ago? The El Mirage meet was held last weekend, we’re waiting on reports?

The past couple of weeks we’ve made major progress in our quest for speed, via the 124-inch Twin Cam, Turbocharged Raycer. Our local motorcycle technician, Doctor Willie has performed miracle after miracle as we detail the hot rod, while preparing for the starting line the first week of August on the Bonneville Salt Flats during Speed Week where we’ll make our first official attempt at a safe clean pass on the ever elusive, sometimes slippery salt.

Late last week we contacted Pro Charger and ordered an intercooler we’re now modifying to mount on the front legs of the one off Rick Tedder, R/T Performance chassis. With the expertise of our own pro rider/welder Toby, we’ve fabricated aluminum angle that’s been welded on the top and bottom of the intercooler. Steel tabs were fabricated and will be welded to the frame rails to attach the intercooler. The inlet side will be modified for an easier air transition from the Aerocharger Series 66 turbo to the intercooler. Willie and Toby have also rebuilt the backing plate for an air-tight seal between the air plenum and 62 Horse Power Inc. throttle body.

The front calipers are now bolted in place awaiting a custom brake line from Deering Industries Inc. in Long Beach, Ca. specializing in Aircraft hardware, stainless steel hose and fittings.

Just after the crack of dawn, I placed a call to Air Tech to check on a ¼-fairing. Early June we’ll venture south to visit the Air Tech Streamlining facilities in San Marcos and bring you an inside report on the fastest body-work in the west.

Details such has fire sheathing covering the electrics are mandatory.

Bonneville 2013 will see dreams and reality meet head on.

Thanks….With one helleva lot of help from my family and Industry friends….Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.

We’re on track for a stellar year on the street and on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

3 Ex-Wives, My 3 Sons, Aerocharger, All Balls Racing, Kent Rich, Dutch and the Crew@Air Tech Streamlining, Arai Helmets, Keith Ball and the Crew@Bikernet, Bikers Choice, Brad Beach@Beach Racing, Dr. Willie Lanham, Long Beach, Ca., Cometic Gaskets, Dan Thayer@vtwinfuelinjection, Allen Alvarez@Daytona Twin Tech, ERC Race Gas, George The Wild Brush, ET Krankvents (Thanks Ted Shrode, Ph.D—- R. I. P.), Fisher Harmonic Damper, Dan Stern@House of Thunder H-D, Horsepower Inc., Ron Williams, Jeff, Kevin@Hardtailz, Randy Torgeson, Michelle and the Crew@Hyperformance, Jim’s Machine USA, K&N Air Cleaner, Paul Kittrell@Lyndall Racing Brakes, Marc Susman@Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Juan, Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Ray Whitehead@Pegasus, Pingel, Walt, Pro Charger, Jim @Sharp Eye Transmission, Reggie and Crew@R&R Cycle, Ben Kudon@Rivera Primo, Matthew Wiley@Race Tech Suspension, Rick Tedder@ R/T Performance, Schnitz Racing, Mr. McCahill@Spyke, S&S Cycle, Matthew Negherbon@Thunder Motorcycles in San Jose, Guy Caputo@Tiger Racing, Steve The Turbo Doc, Tsubaki Chains, Vanderbeck Race Cars, Vanson Leathers, Dr. Willie, World Wide Bearings, Duncan Keller, Yankee Engineuity in San Jose, Ca..

Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com

RETROPHONIC 4 LINER NOTES–
To repeat, this is it! The last Arrows’ album you can hold in your hands. It’ll only be download albums after this final volume of my Retrophonic series. The first download album is the re-release of Restless In L.A. with the original cover idea.

Just a few words about some of the tunes: “Los Cabos” ties the series together with an instrumental version. “War Path” celebrates the 50th anniversary of my first record and it’s only the first remake. Since the Arrows’ instrumentals have always been more popular with my fans, I’ve put together a whole album’s worth (16 tunes) followed by 9 vocals. Even the vocals should be a bit interesting with titles like “Shape of Things to Come”, “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky”, “The Glory Stompers” plus two Buddy Holly tributes: “Think It Over” and “Oh Buddy, We Miss You So” (if you have volume 2 of this series, please note that this version is in a different key, it has some lyric changes and I re-did the entire vocal).

I’m only charging $10 and that includes the postage and bubble mailer. But wait, there’s more: a new mailing label, an autograph and a lyric sheet (oh well, it seemed funny when I thought of it!). You can also use Paypal.
Thank you for your support!
Davie Allan
P.O. Box 5378
Oceanside, CA 92052
www.davieallan.com

CHANCE OF A LIFETIME—Chris Callen, the boss of Cycle Source, along with the staff of Bikernet and a group of industry leaders have the opportunity to establish the MRF Industry Council’s first advisory committee. Company membership in the MRF Industry Council is a flat $100 a year. Individual membership is less.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the finest minds in the motorcycle rights community, and fellow business owners to support motorcycling and building custom bikes. Here is an initial list of possible committee members. Feel free to join and reach out to me, or Chris, if you would like to take an active roll.

Chris Callen-Cycle Source Magazine
Marilyn Stemp-IronWorks Magazine
Vincent Stemp-IronWorks Magazine
Chris Maida-American Iron Magazine
Kiwi Mike—Kiwi Indian
Jeff Najar—Biker Pros
Gary Maurer—Kustoms Inc.
Paul Wideman – Bare Knuckle Choppers
Rob Keller – Cycle Source
Bobby Seeger – Indian Larry Motorcycles
Matt Olsen (In charge of Youth Outreach at AMCA)
Matt Walksler –Wheels Through Time Museum
Steve “Brew” Garn –
Barry Wardlaw – Accurate Engineering

TRASK STEPS UP TO REWARD STURGIS RIDERS–Sturgis 2013 is approaching fast! Trask Turbo Systems will be at Black Hills Harley Davidson from July 29th till August 11th performing turbo system installs during the event!

That’s free installation with a combined price of $6,500.00 for the turbo system with Thundermax tuning system and 2-bar map sensor! That’s 60+ bolt on horsepower for a completely stock fuel injected twin cam Harley Davidson. No need to get into the motor. With 10+ years of experience the Trask Turbo System is the most reliable dependable form of turbo forced induction on the market today.

Customers of Trask have recorded 70,000 or more miles on their turbo systems with nothing but routine maintenance!

We are booking installs now for this Sturgis only deal! For more details please call us at 1-866-998-7275. To see our other products and merchandise please visit us at www.TraskPerformance.com

It later emerged that Gardiner had exchanged more than 900 phone calls and 471 text messages with the prosecutor during the trial.??A judicial referee recommended a one-year suspension of Gardiner’s law license.??But the Bar has asked the Florida Supreme Court to disbar her entirely, arguing that she refused to accept responsibility and showed no remorse.

Gardiner has 30 days to respond. She has said she never discussed the murder case with the prosecutor during their out-of-court contacts.

–from Rogue

Brough Shakes The Salt & The Sand with Ace Cafe London!–Ace Cafe London is thrilled and privileged to once again be able to confirm being part of, and supporting, the Brough Superior Team heading out to break and reset land speed records in multiple classes, in August, on the famous Bonneville Salt Flats, USA, with two motorcycles, a “Retro” and a “Pendine”, based on the iconic 1927 SS100, a machine sharing heritage and fame with Col. T.E. Lawrence – “Lawrence of Arabia”.

Brough were on the salt previously in 1949 with a streamlined machine ridden and crashed by Noel Pope – he vowed to “never ride a streamline again”, and on returning to Bonneville in 2011 the new, unstreamlined, Brough Superior SS100 Retro, with a specially tuned J.A.P. V-Twin engine, running on “pump” fuel, clocked two runs, at 127 & 122 mph respectively, giving a mean average speed of 124.98mph and breaking the MA 1350-A-VG speed record!

The 2013 Brough Superior Team, much larger than in previous years, includes riders Eric Patterson, Alan Cathcart and Henry Cole, all flying the flag for England!

In addition, over the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June, the Brough Superior Team, together with Ace Cafe London and support crew, will be racing on Pendine Sands, Wales, the historic home of land speed racing in the UK and where, in 1928, a specially prepared SS100, built and ridden by George Brough, came first and subsequently gave rise to a limited number of very fast, and now very rare, high performance “Pendine Racers” being produced at the Nottingham factory.

An SS100 Pendine Racer is currently on display at the Ace, courtesy of Mark Upham, CEO of Brough Superior Motorcycles Ltd, who confirms that Brough, made in England, looks forward to racing and to setting new records at both Pendine and Bonneville.

www.brough-superior.com
www.pendinelrc.com
www.speedtrialsbybub.com

–LINDA WILSMORE

www.ace-cafe-london.com

NEW YORK Man caught with TWO bullets too many– ALBANY — State police have charged a 31-year-old Hudson Valley driver with a misdemeanor after he was pulled over and found with two more bullets in his handgun magazine than allowed under New York’s new gun control law.

Troopers say Greg–ory Dean Jr. of Hope–well Junction was stopped for an inadequate light on his license plate about 9:45 p.m. Sunday in New Lebanon. They say their investigation showed the semi-automatic on the passenger seat was a legally possessed gun but its magazine contained nine rounds, not seven as required since April 15.

–Associated Press

–from Rogue

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TEAM HEADBLADE/CAPONE–
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing is more than anxious about this weekend at NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the “The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser”, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Oh.

Capone, “Last season we could do nothing wrong. This season, we haven’t been able to do anything right or more pressingly we haven’t been able to get any numbers in the computer.

“The rain or anticipated rain has keep us off track and the weather up here in the Northeast, well, it hasn’t provided any opportunities for test and tune. But we felt that that after all the work we’ve put in the bike it is necessary to make the haul to Norwalk. We need to see how NHRA puts on their events and be ready for New England Dragway’s NHRA event July 19-21st. “

May 30-June 2 AMRA Mason Dixon Dragway, Hagerstown, Md.
June 29-30 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, KY
July 19-21 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series New England Dragway, Epping, N.H.
July 27-28 AMRA Kil-Kare Raceway, Xenia, OH
Sept. 20-21 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Bristol Dragway, Bristol, Tn
Sept. 28-29 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, KY

Capone’s team consists of Mark Godin, Craig Fisher, Lorne Buchanan and Katy Miller.
Capone Racing sponsors and friends supporting Capone include: HeadBlade Inc. G&G Engineering, DAS Performance, L. Buchanan Co., Gannos Machine, Energy One Clutches, Vanson Leathers and all the staff at Capone Landscape.
Capone can be reached at:
facjr88@yahoo.com
781-224-0700
www.caponeracing.com

OWN THE NIGHT WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON ACCESSORY LED LIGHTING–New h-d.com/store Website Offers 48 Brilliant LED Lighting Choices.

Motorcycling on dimly lit back roads presents significant challenges, from lurking deer to poorly marked corners and inattentive drivers. According to engineers at Harley-Davidson, installing LED motorcycle lighting is the fastest, easiest way to enhance visibility for harsh night-riding conditions.

Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories offers 48 LED lighting accessories, including headlamps, auxiliary lamps, tail lamps and turn signals for almost all late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and has grouped them together on its new h-d.com/store website at http://www.harley-davidson.com/shop/led-motorcycle-lights .

That page also features graphic and video demonstrations of the dramatic difference between incandescent and Harley-Davidson LED lighting performance.

The output of Harley-Davidson LED headlamps and auxiliary lamps is brighter, whiter in color, and provides a superior light pattern compared to Original Equipment incandescent lamps. The solid-state LED lamps feature a shock- and vibration-resistant assembly that mounts into the existing light housing.

Installation uses the factory headlamp wiring – no external ballast or complicated wire harness is required. The brilliant, fast-acting LED arrays used in Harley-Davidson accessory tail lamps and turn signals enhance the visibility of the motorcycle during day and night riding.

CHARLIE HUNNAM CANCELS APPEARANCES AT IOWA GRAND MOTORCYCLE RALLY– Immediate resumption of the production schedule on the hit FX Network series ‘Sons of Anarchy’ has forced Charlie Hunnam to cancel all appearances by the series star at the Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.

Affected will be the announced two-hour public ‘meet & greet’ session on Saturday, and the three 90-minute private ‘meet & greets’ – one on Friday evening and two on Saturday afternoon – at Iowa Speedway in Newton.

“Needless to say, we are very disappointed that Charlie won’t be able to attend this year’s Iowa Grand Rally,” said Iowa Speedway CEO, Doug Fritz. “He had such a great time meeting all the Rally fans last year, and he was really looking forward to coming back again this year. Unfortunately Hollywood got in the way, and he had to cancel.”

Anyone who purchased a private ‘meet & greet’ session will have their full order refunded, with a period of 7 to 10 days needed for the refund to be processed. For more information on this refund, please contact the Iowa Speedway ticket office toll free 866-787-8946.

The Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally, slated for Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, is the first major event on Iowa Speedway’s busy 2013 schedule. The Rally’s entertainment line-up will include live music acts, numerous food, beverage and merchandise vendors, bike displays, tattoos, burn-out and talent contests, motorcycle drag racing, lawnmower racing, body painting, and the ever-popular ‘Wall of Death’ motorcycle daredevil show.

Individual ticket prices for the 2013 Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally are $20 for Friday, May 31 ($25 with a rider), and $25 for Saturday, June 1 ($30 with a rider). Two-day tickets are available for $40, or $50 with a rider, while the Thursday and Sunday activities are free and do not require a ticket.

Additional information about the 2nd Annual ‘Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally’ may be accessed on the Rally’s official website, www.iowagrandrally.com

Muskegon Bike Time Extreme Custom Bike Show Awards $4,000–The July 20th Muskegon Bike Time Extreme Custom Bike Show is celebrating custom bikes with $4,000 in cash awards.

The winner of the MOD Harley class receives a complementary entry into the AMD Invitational Custom Bike Show at the Milwaukee Rally during the Harley-Davidson 110th celebration.

http://custombikeshows.com/biketime/registration

S&S TO ATTEND ROT RALLY IN AUSTIN, TEXAS–If you’re going to be in the Austin, Texas area the week of June 13 – 16, you won’t want to miss the Republic Of Texas (ROT) Rally

Travis County Expo Center
Thursday, June 13 through Saturday, June 15 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. and Sunday, June 16 from 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m.

Visit S&S Cycle in the Thunder Dome!

We have several exciting new products for Sportster models, as well as some new high-performance exhaust products for big twins. If you’re into vintage, S&S Cycle’s Viola V-Twin service parts includes a great selection of hard to find parts for vintage Harley-Davidson engines.

You can see these products on our website at www.sscycle.com, but there’s nothing like seeing the real thing up close and personal! There’s also nothing like chatting face-to-face with one of our knowledgeable S&S show staff about your bike and how we can make it run

SPECTRO OIL AND BIKERNET SPONSOR SMOKE OUT 14– The Smoke Out Rally is a two-day Chopper party that celebrates the machine and the men and women that build them. From professional builders to those backyard fabricators and their chops of American, British and Japanese decent are honored.

Easy Eddies supplies the full line of Spectro Oil products for stock bikes, cruisers, metric engines, Shovelheads, Evos, custom bikes and for all the varieties of choppers.

“Spectro Oil is an institution at the Smoke Out Rally and we are excited to have them at our 14th anniversary taking care of the chops and providing their premium oil through Easy Eddies,” said Greg “Edge” Scheuer, the Smoke Out Rally Grand Poobah.

The event is a full weekend to look at fine chops, listen to good music, relax, catch up with old friends or make new friends, eat good food, take a couple nice putts in a pretty countryside, drink some beer and shop the vendors wares.

Unknown Bikernet staff member will be overseeing a large Ball Jar of white lightening soaked Marashino cherries.

LAWYER CHALLENGES HORN-BLOWING TICKET– A Central Florida lawyer wants a De-Land police officer to show up in court to explain why he skipped a traffic hearing after pulling him over for “impolitely” honking his horn.

It started in February when DeLand Detective Christopher Jusick stopped Michael Lambert and gave him a warning for honking his horn at him after the traffic light turned green. Lambert, a criminal defense lawyer, told the officer he wanted a ticket instead of a warning. The attorney then subpoenaed the officer to appear at hearing. He didn’t show and now Lambert has filed a motion ordering Jusick to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt.

–Rogue

LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK, 2004 FLSTF, ONE CLEAN, MEAN MACHINE, ONLY $15,995–
This thing will turn heads everywhere you go, it’s one of the best looking Fatboys we’ve had here for awhile! It’s totally blacked out there’s gloss black powder coat on the front end, forks, sliders, headlight, bars, risers, hand controls, floorboards, shifters, brake lever, struts, wheels, dash, derby cover, inspection covers, air cleaner and more.

It’s got a nice sounding Thunder Header 2-into-1 exhaust in black, with black heat wrapped headers. CVO tank emblems, oil temp gauge, half moon floorboards, and relocated turn signals. You’ve got to get down here and see this thing!!

TENNESSSEE Town says its traffic cameras not missed– RED BANK — Now that traffic enforcement cameras have been gone from a Hamilton County city for four months, officials are saying just how much they are not missed.

Red Bank ended its contract in January. Citizen complaints drove a 4-1 city commission vote to end the contract after six years and 69,000 citations.??The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that officials said the number of traffic crashes hasn’t increased, there have been fewer tickets issued and anecdotal evidence indicates there is more traffic in the city.

–from Rogue

RENEGADE SIZZLES WITH TREND SETTING STYLES–Phantom-Cut Wheels have become the new hot desired look–pun intended. They are cut, polished, anodized to a slick ultra-black finish. Each is then re-cut and hand polished on the accents to achieve the high luster that contrasts the ultra-black finish.

Shown here are the new Rapture and Lincoln Phantom Cut wheels along with a Multi Piece black and chrome Cheyenne Elite and the very popular 9-spoke Aspen. Renegade offers builders and enthusiasts a staggering number of options with diameters from 16”- 30” and widths from 3”- 14”.

Pricing for styles shown start at: Aspen $1199, Rapture and Lincoln $1299 and Cheyenne Elite Multi Piece $1499. Renegade offers builders and enthusiasts a massive choice of option including diameters from 16”-30” and widths ranging from 3”-14”. Check out Renegade’s awesome on line catalog at www.renegadewheels.com or call direct to 714-998-7241.

BIKEKNET INTERNATIONAL EDITOR IN THAILAND–Day 5 in Pats and getting the routine going. Got up and out a little earlier today to visit some Harley shops.

I just received my tax return for 2013 back from the IRS. for review.
It puzzles me!!!

They are questioning how many dependents I claimed. I guess it was because of my response to the question: “List all dependents?”

I replied: 12 million illegal immigrants; 3 million crack heads; 42 million unemployed people on food stamps, 2 million people in over 243 prisons;
half of Mexico; and 535 persons in the U.S. House and Senate.”

Evidently, this was NOT an acceptable answer.

.I KEEP ASKING MYSELF, WHO THE HELL DID I MISS?

–Art Hall
Bikernet International Editorial Emperor
Quick Throttle Magazine Supreme Photographer E

BIKERNET TRIKE EDITOR TO PROMOTE MIDNIGHT RIDER IN LONG BEACH–Join us at our neighbor Makai Coffee for a taste of the chilling stories in a new book series, Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run, by moto-journalist Koz Mraz. You can park at Yellow Devil and walk to Makai, just half a block west on Broadway.

Koz’s journey began with a grueling nighttime ride along America’s highways, learning the life of those who live and work in the witching hour. Along the way, he discovered a deeper, darker story of disappearances and the infamous Corridor of Death. Watch our preview video here.

We’re also raffling off two LS2 helmets (matte black, the midnight rider color, of course) and two Yellow Devil gift certificates! Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Makai Coffee
2769 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
photo credit-Kelcie Edwards

BAMMER RACING UPDATE–Nutley, NJ: Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing shook out all the cobwebs for their first event of the season.

Not only did they perform with their standard flash, they made the quick eight out of 15 of America’s finest nitro powered Top Fuel monsters at the NHRA -Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series “The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser” at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Oh,

Crew chief, Michael Hopkins had taken time to focus on some new tune up combinations and remained hopeful that they’d done their job at home in prep work, but every racer and crew chief knows the proof of all the time, hard work and late nights comes down to a few precious seconds on the track. As always the crew and management at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park was right on top of things.

“We were thrilled with a 8 quick eight position for eliminations on Sunday. Things were going well and we got a little squirrely off the line against Douglas Horne. We knew he’s a hard competitor to get at the lights, but we ended up going to the center line and were disqualified by hitting a the foam blocks. We’ll disappointed but ready to go racing again,” said Hopkins.

Bammer Race Team consists of
Drums Brancaccio
Crew Chief: Michael Hopkins
Dickie Roberts
Joe Wysocki
Richard Murray

Sponsors for 2013 include:
Central Metal Fabricators www.centralmetalfab.com
Anthony Augliera, Inc www.augliera.com
Richard Murray
Keith’s Custom Seats www.keithscustomseats.com
World Wide Bearings www.worldwidebearings.com
Capone Landscape www.caponeracing.com
Vanson Leathers www.vansonleathers.com
Tattooville Tattoo www.tattooville.com
Autolite www.autolite.com
Chris DiMaggio Property Services
Starlight Tattoo www.starlighttattoo.com

drumsonnitro@aol.com
phone 973 667 8504
website. www.bammerracing.com

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION at Misfit Baggers!– Get free shipping and a free t-shirt until May 27th! Use promo code ” MEMORIAL ” when ordering and be sure to check out our full line of innovative products at www.misfitbaggers.com

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JAY LENO GUEST STARS ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF OVERHAULIN’
ON VELOCITY–Chip Foose and Team Restore a 1972 Lotus Europa on OVERHAULIN’ Premiering on VELOCITY Sunday, May 26TH at 8PM ET/PT–

The renowned design legend Chip Foose delivers the ultimate combination of art, technology, and ingenuity on OVERHAULIN’ – featuring his most inventive and original builds yet. OVERHAULIN’ goes beyond the garage, exploring engaging human stories and the strong emotional connection between man and machine.

The restoration projects feature deserving individuals ranging from returning veterans to those negatively impacted by the tough economy. Each altered auto becomes a life-changing surprise for its unknowing owner. Catch an all-new episode of OVERHAULIN’ on VELOCITY at its new day and time on Sunday, May 26 at 8PM ET/PT.

In the first of this special two-part episode of OVERHAULIN’ we meet a soda delivery man who supplies 7-up every weekend to Jay Leno’s Big Dog Garage. He has been a volunteer at the garage for the last 10 years loving each and every vehicle he works on. Yet, his favorite is his prized possession; a 1972 Lotus Europa.

When he drops by Leno’s Big Dog Garage to show off his Lotus, it suddenly bursts into flames right there in Leno’s shop driveway! Not only is the Lotus extremely exotic, this soda delivery man cannot afford the repair with college tuition expenses for his two children and his own cancer medical bills. This dedicated man receives the gift of a lifetime when Jay Leno himself nominates the car to be Overhauled. Foose and his A-team set out to create the largest most elaborate and labor-intensive custom hot rod creation ever attempted on OVERHAULIN’.

Part two of this special episode will premiere on Sunday, June 2 at 8PM ET/PT on Velocity.

–Nikki Suseck

Illegal Kidneys Are ‘Sold Every Hour’ As Human Organ Trade Booms –

By Kyrsty Hazell, Huffington Post

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that more than one human organ is illegally purchased every hour worldwide.
Trade has risen to worrying heights warns WHO, despite a small decline in illegal organ donation in 2006-2007, and the organisation estimate that more than 10,000 black market operations (using illegally purchased organs) take place every year, reports the Guardian.

Kidneys are currently the most in-demand organ (accounting for 75% of overall trade), with demand believed to be fuelled by the rise in diet-related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems.

Figures released by WHO show that of the 106,879 organs transplanted (legally and illegally) in 2010, around 73,179 were kidneys.
High levels of poverty across the world mean there is never a shortage of volunteers, with some illegal traders luring donors with the promise of up to £5,000 in exchange of a kidney via a speedy operation – all in just 10 days.

It’s estimated that black market traders pay cash-strapped donors around £3,200 for their kidney – and sell them for approximately £128,000 to wealthy patients in need.

Responding to the worrying statistics, Luc Noel from WHO, told The Guardian: “There is a growing need for transplants and big profits to be made.
“It’s ever growing, it’s a constant struggle. The stakes are so big, the profit that can be made so huge, that the temptation is out there.”

Noel also believes the lack of law enforcement in certain countries is making it easy for traders to exploit poor people.

“While commercial transplantation is now forbidden by law in China, that’s difficult to enforce; there’s been a resurgence there in the last two or three years.

“Foreigners from the Middle East, Asia and sometimes Europe come and are paying $100,000 (£63,000) to $200,000 (£127,000) for a transplant. Often they are Chinese expats or patients of Chinese descent.”

Cycle News Archives Opened
Nearly 50 Years Worth Of Back Issues Released–
Do you want to relive the great history of motorcycling, learn more about the amazing bikes and personalities that helped build the sport or simply find your name in the results section from races long ago? For nearly 50 years, Cycle News has covered the sport of motorcycling with a weekly magazine. Now, for the price of a regular magazine, you can get online access to all 2,300+ back issues of Cycle News.

“It’s amazing to have almost 50 years of Cycle News at your fingertips,” says Paul Carruthers, longtime editor of the weekly publication. “The staff has always had the archives available in bound volumes to turn to since day one. Now we’re giving that same opportunity to the rest of the world.”

The issues are organized by decades, starting with the 1960s and spanning nearly six decades to the current 2013 issues. While these weekly snapshots of motorcycling history may be priceless, access to the digital archives is much more affordable: A subscription is just $1.99 for three months of access, or $4.99 for a full year of access to each decade.

Better yet, the Cycle News Archives can be read on any device equipped with a web browser (MAC, PC, tablets like the iPad or your smart phone). You can also use up to three devices with the same subscription.

“I’m really pleased to see how this archival process turned out,” adds Carruthers. “I just hope we don’t disrupt too many relationships or get too many people fired because they can’t stop re-living the past.”

You can get more information on how to sign up and links to a few free samples here: www.cyclenews.com/Archives

Docurama Premieres the Exhilarating Documentary “CHARGE” in Theaters Nationwide This Week–From the director of Faster and Fastest (Mark Neale), and narrated by actor and motorcycle enthusiast Ewan McGregor (Star Wars, Trainspotting), CHARGE is proof that maniacs on motorcycles can be a force for global good.

Every screening begins with the 3-minute short film SOLAR ROADWAYS from GE FOCUS FORWARD and is followed by a pre-taped Q&A with Mr. Neale

For the visionaries, this is history. For lovers of gasoline-powered motor bikes it’s blasphemy. What is racing without the sound and fury of internal combustion engines? The documentary CHARGE from filmmaker Mark Neale (Faster, Fastest) opening in theaters nationwide next week shows it’s about the future. It’s about change. It’s about the dream of a clean, green world. It’s about the dream of winning. And it’s about enormous risk, both financial and the very lives of the competitors.

CHARGE is proof that maniacs on motorcycles seeking victory at maximum speed can be a force for global good. The exhilarating movie, narrated by Ewan McGregor (Star Wars, Trainspotting), follows several teams to the world’s first zero-emissions grand prix on the Isle of Man, including Portland, Oregon-based MotoCzysz.

The theatrical release of CHARGE in 15 U.S. markets (including Los Angeles and New York) during the week of May 20 is the fifth film in Cinedigm’s (NASDAQ: CIDM) new DOCURAMA multi-platform film brand and inaugural series of national theatrical screening events (http://www.docuramafest.com). The DOCURAMA film series is attracting national attention for its unique series that is bringing 7 award-winning documentary films in 7 weeks, from April 22 through June 16.

The film will screen in the following states/cities next week:

Arizona
Phoenix/Scottsdale

California
Encino
Los Angeles
Palm Desert
Pasadena
San Diego

Connecticut
Hartford
New Haven

Montana
Helena

New York
Ithaca
New York

Ohio
Cleveland
Columbus

Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh

Texas
Austin
San Antonio

Virginia
Richmond

–Adam J. Segal

S&S CYCLE HAS NEW EXTENDED BUSINESS HOURS– You can now call S&S to place orders or get tech support from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm central time, Monday through Friday.

So whether you’re on the east coast, the west coast, or on the other side of the globe, you can get a hold of us at a time that’s convenient for you!
Toll Free: 866-244-2673?Customer Support: 608-627-1497?Technical Support: 608-627-8324?International Support: 608-627-1508
Greetings!

BIKERNET PARENTING SEMINAR–
A father watched his young daughter playing in the garden. He smiled as he reflected on how sweet and pure his little girl was. Tears formed in his eyes as he thought about her seeing the wonders of nature through such innocent eyes. Suddenly she just stopped and stared at the ground.

He went over to her to see what work of God had captured her attention. He noticed she was looking at two spiders mating. ‘Daddy, what are those two spiders doing?’ she asked.

“They’re mating,” her father replied.

“What do you call the spider on top? she asked. A Daddy Longlegs, her father answered. So, the other one is a Mommy Longlegs?” The little girl asked.

As his heart soared with the joy of such a cute and innocent question he replied, No dear. Both of them are Daddy Longlegs.

The little girl, looking a little puzzled, thought for a moment, then lifted her foot and stomped them flat. Well, she said, “That may be OK in California, but we’re not having any of that shit in Texas.”

–Hillary Hildebrand

QUICK, BREAK OUT THE WHISKEY—Life is too unbelievable. I picked up a copy of the Week magazine and discovered that insurance companies added a new clause to their building policies. If you didn’t pay extra for terrorist attacks, and own a business in Boston, you could be screwed. Incredible.

Check the Pigford ruling. Clinton tried to help black farmers who were discriminated against by giving them bucks, then Obama wanted more votes so he expanded the issue to encompass, Hispanics, Native Americans, and women. Of course it’s a government run program so it went terribly wrong. Folks who have never owned a farm filled out the paperwork and got a check. Incredible.

Okay, so I ordered the Belly Tank to build our streamlined trike, and I have a connection for a frame builder, plus I spoke to Ron at Paughco and his team wants to be involved with the frame for the driveline.

We are going to run a JIMS 135-inch Twin Cam engine and a JIMS 6-speed transmission and go to town. You will see the whole enchilada come together on Bikernet. This is going to be exciting as hell.

Ride Forever,