Hey,
I’ve discussed not giving up on anything, including the 5-Ball factory racer, and I’ve seen success. I went to Zack’s houseboat last weekend and we talked about motorcycles and chasing mechanical problems. A small electrical glitch in the headlight triggered his circuit breaker and killed the bike.
I’ll dig into my headlight. You never know. I recently changed out my cam for a slightly different JIMS cam. I checked the intake manifold for leaks by spraying around the seal between the heads and the manifold with even WD-40 or contact cleaner. Almost anything will change the idle if it’s leaking.
Let’s get to the news and I’ll report on more tech efforts. The Bikernet News is proudly sponsored by Cycle Source Magazine, Iron Trader, The esteemed Motorcycle Riders Foundation, ChopperTown, and Las Vegas Bike Fest.
BIKERNET TECH VIDEO– How to Tape a Helmet in 60 Seconds
Our friends at http://custombikeshows.com/ are doing a Paint Slinger Lid Feature at the ROT RALLY. Here’s a little time lapse video of taping a design layout on the helmet from Bombshell Deluxe. She uses a Nexx helmet as a canvas.
–Prince Najar
QUICK, METALSPORT TESTIMONIAL OF THE WEEK–
“Whenever I have a customer who requests high end motorcycle wheels, MetalSport is the only wheel company to go with.”
– Nick Trask
THE 5-BALL LEATHERS Vintage Black Speedway Shirt is BUILT for RIDERS–
The 5-Ball Leathers’ Vintage Black Speedway Shirt is BUILT for RIDERS but it’s not for everyone. It’s constructed with super-soft premium lambskin leather and premium leather is not inexpensive. But for $345 you have something that they all want to touch and snuggle up with.
The stand-up collar doesn’t flap or bother your neck at racing speeds. The sleeves are longer than your non-riding apparel; ensuring your wrists are covered, comfortable and protected when you are behind your bars.
It features six pockets (including gun pockets deep enough for phones and cameras), quilted design on shoulders and upper sleeves and plaid lining.
Details at http://5ballracinggarage.com/product/vintage-black-speedway-shirt/
“As you know, I’m androgynous. I can wear a jacket that most guys wouldn’t put on. But you make it in guys’ sizes, and suddenly they’re wearing them. I think styles should get back to getting people to wear things that look so good that they don’t care.”
– Steven Tyler
“Our Vintage Black Speedway Shirt is the shit.” – Bandit
RED-LIGHT CAMERAS are the biggest local boondoggle ever– Lafayette, Louisiana was recently in the news because the city-parish council decided to extend their red-light camera program another year despite the fact that $12.4 million dollars had not been collected on over 211,000 photo enforced tickets since the program’s inception nine years ago.
But the story has even a more twisted tale than just what appears on the surface. As of July 2013, Lafayette was owed just over $3 million in unpaid Redflex camera tickets. That year City-Parish Attorney Mike Herbert vowed to do something about the problem and enlisted 40 to 50 volunteer lawyers (who would receive one-third of what they could collect) to help him go after habitual offenders, including $46,000 from a single business. The city attorney uncovered the fact that he could collect on 10 years’ worth of fines instead of what everyone assumed was a three-year statute of limitations.
Herbert and his merry band of lawyers decided not to pursue offenders that owed less than $125 because the cost of filing fees might be more than recovery. On the other end of the scale, Herbert didn’t want to pursue scofflaws who owed more than $20,000 in fines and penalties because those lawsuits would have to be filed in state rather than city court.
At an April 2014 meeting, the Lafayette City-Parish Council decided along with Herbert to stand down on all the lawsuits because of the confusion it might cause by going after offenders who had outstanding tickets for more than three years. Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux noted that council members put a halt to the lawsuits in 2014 because they didn’t want to sue so many of their co-workers and neighbors.
Since 2013, the amount owed to the Lafayette City-Parish rose to $12.4 million, an increase of $9.4 million in three years. During that time, Lafayette has collected about $1.75 million a year in paid photo tickets, splitting the proceeds with Redflex on a roughly 55/45 basis and using the revenue to offset police department expenses. Also, in any of the news accounts concerning Lafayette City-Parish, the supposed safety aspects of the red-light camera program were never mentioned.
On May 17, 2016, the same day as the council meeting where the decision to extend the red-light program in Lafayette City-Parish was decided, the District Attorney Keith Stutes filed a lawsuit against the City-Parish government for not funding his office. Louisiana politics at its best!
At the same council meeting, Councilman William Theriot, opposed to the red-light camera program, asked the council to let city voters decide in November whether to continue with the traffic camera enforcement program. The council took no action on his proposal.
Lafayette City-Parish has over 182,000 adults over the age of 18 and approximately 160,000 registered drivers. Another city in a similar situation is San Mateo, California which lies in the middle of Silicon Valley. San Mateo has less of a population in the city proper than Lafayette City-Parish (approximately 74,000 adults over 18). Last week, the San Mateo City Council also decided to extend their red-light camera program. San Mateo has 5 cameras at three intersections that have nearly 21 million drivers passing through each year. The city issues an average of 13 red-light camera citations daily that are generally $490 per ticket, resulting in nearly $6400 of ticket revenue per day. The city apparently only receives 27.5% of the money from the fines. The rest goes for court fees and all the other fees tacked on by the state of CA to pay for stuff.
The city also has an undisclosed flat contract for services with Redflex. Last year, the city took in $229,000 and two years before that $340,000. Unfortunately, in last week’s meeting, few citizens spoke against extending the camera program unlike the past when many had protested the city contract.
The Hagerstown, Maryland City Council also decided last week that they will allow the police chief to explore adding red-light cameras to their existing 11-speed camera program. The police chief told the city council he was excited that the red-light cameras could also be used for surveillance.
Phoenix, AZ turned on their red-light cameras again last week after all red-light programs in the state were turned off in March after Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich released an opinion that third party contractors and their employees who operate photo radar and red-light cameras must get a private investigator license or they cannot do business in Arizona. Apparently, Redflex which operates in Phoenix and several other Arizona communities has complied with the ruling.
There is some good news though on the Red-Lights Camera Front—Marysville, CA will discontinue their program. Suffolk County, NY residents are fighting back against their community’s red-light program. Springfield, OH reports that a year after they discontinued their red-light camera program, they had no increase in crashes.
One step forward….one step at a time!
–NMA
SALT RACERS LET DOWN ONCE MORE–
My love for Bonneville Salt Flats will never be complete as long as I live. It occupies part of my day, every day of my life. Its like the girl that you that you loved early in your life and she escaped. You dream of her constantly and the empty spot will be there till she returns.
http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sltrib.com%2Fhome%2F3938133-155%2Fcanadian-groups-flashy-antics-point-to&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGafKOx-3uTI3iy0eubJkqFBSNndw
So it is, with the Salt. I dream of it daily and always hope to return. I’M HOPELESSLY ADDICTED TO IT. Check these articles.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/3915816-155/land-speed-racers-after-blm-misled
–Mickey Goodin
–from Tom Evans
DAYTONA NEVER STOPS IN BANDIT’S CANTINA– It’s the rally that never quits. We just loaded a few dozen more shots for your viewing
pleasure with hundreds more to still load. Grab a membership to the Cantina and start enjoying new galleries almost weekly, the wild Sunday Post, Books, girls, antiques, and very strange stuff…
Jack’s galleries include Girls, bikes, bands, and girls, more than most can handle in any one sitting, so enjoy!
–JACK MCINTYRE
Masterful PHOTOGRAPHER
Supreme Co-Editor of Bandit’s Cantina
MIKUNI HSR45-5 Performance Carburetor Easy Kit– Mikuni American’s popular HSR42mm Series Smoothbore Carburetors are available in easily installed “Easy Kits” for all late model Harley-Davidson and other American V-Twin applications.
Included are kits for 1990 to present 1340cc Big Twin engines, together with 1994 to present 1200cc Sportster and Buell S2 models. HSR42 Kits come complete with a properly jetted Mikuni HSR42 carburetor, installation instructions, and works with your stock throttle cables. Included is a special adapter that allows you to retain your stock airbox or use the higher flowing Screamin’ Eagle performance filter kit for an additional performance gain.
The HSR42 Mikuni flows more air at full throttle to produce more peak power than other carburetors with bigger venturi bores. While at smaller throttle openings the Mikuni’s smaller, yet higher velocity flowing venturi, together with its advance fuel metering system provides a stronger overall powerband with improved ridability.
On a stock engine without any other modifications you can expect the Mikuni HSR42 Carburetor Easy Kit to provide a significant 10% increase in power and torque, and up to a 25% increase in power and torque when matched to a higher flowing intake and exhaust system.
Mikuni HSR Carburetors and their Performance Features, Tuning Components, Replacement Parts and Rebuild Kits are available from Mikuni Dealers and Distributors in the USA and Worldwide as shown on www.MikuniPower.com.
And join Mikuni American at the 2016 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show on Saturday July 23rd.
More at – http://www.FastDates.com/BIKESHOW.HTM
DOUGHTY DOU-tee
adjective
1. steadfastly courageous and resolute; valiant.
Quotes
… shall he be well spoken of, as he was a doughty man.
— Euripides (c. 484 BC – 406 BC), translated by Theodore Alois Buckley, Heracleidae, 1854
Origin of doughty
Doughty traces to the Old English dohtig meaning “worthy.”
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY HISTORY LESSON–
HIGH SCHOOL 1957 vs 2016
Scenario 1:
Jack goes duck hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck’s gun rack.
1957 – Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack’s shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2016 – School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario 2:
Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1957 – Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2016 – Police called and SWAT team arrives — they arrest both Johnny and Mark. They are both charged with assault and both expelled – even though Johnny started it .
Scenario 3:
Jeffrey will not be in class, he disrupts other students.
1957 – Jeffrey sent to the Principal’s office and given a good paddling by the Principal. He then returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2016 – Jeffrey is given huge doses of Ritalin. He becomes a zombie. He is then tested for ADD. The family gets extra money (SSI) from the government because Jeffrey has a disability.
Scenario 4:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor’s car and his Dad gives him a whipping.
1957 – Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman.
2016 – Billy’s dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. The state psychologist is told by Billy’s sister that she remembers being spanked herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy’s mom has an affair with the psychologist.
Scenario 5:
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1957 – Mark shares his aspirin with the Principal out on the smoking dock .
2016 – The police are called and Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is then searched for drugs and weapons.
Scenario 6:
Pedro fails high school English.
1957 – Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2016 – Pedro’s cause is taken up by a radical group. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files a class action lawsuit against the state school system and Pedro’s English teacher. English is then banned from the basic curriculum. Pedro is given his diploma anyway, but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.
Scenario 7:
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the Fourth of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle and blows up a red ant hill..
1957 – Ants die.
2016 – ATF, Homeland Security and the FBI are all called. Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. The FBI investigates his parents – and all siblings are removed from their home. All computers are confiscated. Johnny’s dad is placed on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.
Scenario 8:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1957 – In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2016 – Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.
Life is tough; it’s even tougher if you’re stupid.
-John Wayne
–from Francesco Funiciello
ffuniciello@me.com
FLT/FXR SWING ARM RETROFIT KIT– Custom Cycle Engineering has developed a swing arm conversion kit that replaces the stock Cleve Bloc style swing arm bushings with spherical bearings. The conversion covers all the FLT and FXR models from 1980 to 2001.
This kit coincides with Harley Davidson’s change from the Cleve Bloc bushing to a spherical bearing in all the 2002 and up FLT models.
The conversion over to spherical bearings in the early models dramatically changes the handling and tracking of all the FLTs and FXRs.
The sticksion at the swing arm pivot is greatly reduced with the new spherical bearings. This allows for the swing arm to react quicker to any harsh road conditions keeping the wheel in contact with the road. The use of spherical bearings also helps negate any lateral and torsional movement in the swing arm by the shear dynamics of a spherical bearing.
The swing arm bearing conversion kit is a positive answer to the inherent ill handling problems of the popular Dresser models.
Custom Cycle Engineering
1970 Peacock Boulevard
Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 800-472-9253
Fax: 760-941-6489
www.customcycleengineering.com
SADDLEMEN CUSTOM SEAT REPORT— I may be making a run to Saddlemen to pick up a couple of seats tomorrow.
I believe they are both for FXRs, with pans built by Air Stream Studios.
–Wrench
PANAMA PAPERS CONTROVERSAY MAY EXPLODE– Mossack Fonseca’s U.S. operations cut back after Nevada penalty.
Panama law firm’s U.S. arm resigns from Nevada companies and loses its partner in Wyoming amid continued global scrutiny
Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca’s local affiliate in Nevada has resigned from more than 1,000 companies and paid a penalty to the state, while the law firm has also announced the closure of three of its international offices as the fallout from the Panama Papers investigation continues.
Nevada’s Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske announced in a statement on Monday that M.F. Corporate Services (Nevada), Mossack Fonseca’s local affiliate, had paid a $10,000 fine for failing to keep the required records and contact details for its clients. The penalty is the maximum allowed under the state’s laws.
Cegavske’s statement also revealed that the firm had abruptly resigned as registered agent from the 1,024 companies it administered in the state, a move that one expert told ICIJ partner McClatchy was “absolutely unusual.”
Mossack Fonseca’s operations in Wyoming, which were also operated out of the Nevada office, also faced a significant setback when its local Wyoming business partner cut all ties last week, leaving M.F. Corporate Services Wyoming with 60 days to find a new registered agent in the state, or face dissolution by the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office.
Beyond the U.S., the firm has announced the closure of three of its offices, and faces investigations in multiple jurisdictions.
–By Hamish Boland-Rudder
Ronda Churchill/McClatchy
Center for Public Integrity
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LAW TIGERS SUPPORTS Rolling Thunder Ride For Freedom– 1988 to 2016 Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom Becomes One Million Strong
From a few hundred in 1988 to one million participants in 2016, Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom is a driving force of raising veterans awareness.
“Never forget all of our prisoners of war and those still missing in action from all wars, and never forget our veterans of all wars. That’s our message, and that’s our mission,” said Artie Muller the tremendous force behind Rolling Thunder, an American advocacy group that seeks to bring full accountability for prisoners of war (POWs) and missing in action (MIA) service members of all U.S. wars.
Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom occurs on the Sunday before Memorial Day in Washington, DC. Riders start lining up in the Pentagon parking lot as early as 5 am. At noon all participants make a slow ride on a dedicated route that crosses the Memorial Bridge leads to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
It is the largest event in Washington, DC and the largest one-day event in the motorcycle industry. It is a demonstration with heart, passion and meaning. It is about our veterans. Of all wars of years past and of our current military members fighting over seas.
Fall 1987 An Epic Idea is Born
The Founders of Rolling Thunder®, Inc., Artie Muller and Ray Manzo, both Vietnam Veterans, were incensed that the government and the media were ignoring an estimated 10,000 reported sightings of live Americans living in horrible conditions in captivity. They realized their voices needed to be heard. They contacted fellow veterans, friends and family and decided to ‘ride’ to the nation’s Capital Memorial Day weekend in the spring of 1988. The roar of their motorcycles would announce their arrival. A roar not unlike the sound of 1965 bombing campaign against North Vietnam dubbed Operation Rolling Thunder. Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom was born.
Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom occurs on the Sunday before Memorial Day in Washington, DC. Riders start lining up in the Pentagon parking lot as early as 5 am. At noon all participants make a slow ride on a dedicated route that crosses the Memorial Bridge leads to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
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The Ride for Freedom began in 1988 as a demonstration to help raise awareness of the POW/MIA issue. Rolling Thunder has grown to encompass many veteran issues and is still working to bring home our many POW/MIA’s.
Members come from all walks of life and include service men and women, fire fighters, police officers, anyone whom wishes to support our veterans. Old, young, men, women, veterans and non-veterans. All are united in the cause to bring full accountability for the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) of all wars, reminding the government, the media and the public by their watchwords: “We Will Not Forget.”
To learn more about Rolling Thunder® Inc and how you can help head to http://www.rollingthunder1.com/
2017 will mark the 30th Anniversary of the first Ride for Freedom.
ALL SUPPORTERS WELCOME
STREAMLINERS DISPLAY AT NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM– The Story of motorcycle land speed record competition
The National Motorcycle Museum at Anamosa, Iowa, (owned by John Parham of J&P Cycles fame) is to stage a new exhibition about motorcycle streamliners and the world land speed record, and has issued a call for exhibits.
In a recent announcement, the museum’s Special Projects Director Mark Mederski said that “the great Vincent tuner Rollie Free taught us that in land speed record runs, streamlining is of the utmost importance, even if that means simply “tucking in” one’s head, torso, arms and legs.
Land speed record competition is focused on top speed. Eclipsing Rollie’s roughly 150mph run in 1948, the big guns of the unlimited class are now knocking on the 400mph door, but watching the 50cc machines can be almost as exciting.”
To help record the history of land speed record competition, the technology involved, what it is like to squeeze into a land speed record motorcycle and hurtle down the Salt at 200, 300 or more miles per hour, the National Motorcycle Museum is in the research and planning phase for a new exhibit entitled Allstate Motorcycle STREAMLINERS presented by J&P Cycles. The exhibit is set to open June 4, 2016.
Many machines are already committed for display, but the Museum is looking for additional LSR bikes, including the Easyriders Streamliner, riding gear, film footage, models, photos, fine art, stories from tuners and riders and land speed record parts like engines, wheels, frames and more to help tell this exciting story.
Bennett’s Performance Evo Engine Rebuild
I recently learned about rebuilt engines. I just got one rebuilt for my Honda. I had them http://www.bestjapaneseengines.com/ rebuild my engine.
–Jason Nastley
Houston, TX
SAVE ECUADOR RIDE–
We are working with Brad Barker, the man behind the award winning “The Ride Of My Life” web series. He has recently embarked on an ambitious project to bring much needed supplies to disaster stricken Ecuador.
By utilizing a local Ecuadorian motorcycle club, Brad is able to deliver supplies where they are needed most. We are trying to raise awareness of this campaign, and were wondering if you could help us.
Urgent Appeal to Adventure Riders and Friends!
On 16 April, the news of a catastrophic earthquake hitting Ecuador left us all in shock. Over a month after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that claimed the lives of over 650 people, humanitarian needs in the country remain acute.
Last month I joined a local motorcycle club called the Brosters located in Quito, Ecuador, to help distribute locally sourced relief supplies to the victims.
In partnership with RawHyde, the Brosters and the Coalition of Hope Foundation, we are asking for people to help spread the word, donate goods for the next relief shipment, donate funds to the Coalition of hope, or lend a hand down in Ecuador if you can come!
http://www.therideofmylife.net/ecuador-earthquake-relief/
Visit our Ecuador Relief Hub on TheRideOfMyLife.net to see how you can offer your support in a variety of ways comfortable for you. Or email me at Brad@TheRideOfMyLife.net
Accepting Donations of goods such as:
Blankets
sleeping bags
folding beds/cots
plastic tarps
duct tape
toothbrushes/toothpaste
first aid supplies
soap/shampoo
diapers
feminine products
packaged/canned goods
flashlights/batteries
clothes
small toys
5-BALL LEATHERS TO COMPETE IN BARTELS’ CHILI COOKOFF— That’s right, we bought a new barbecue, and the Redhead is planning the recipe. We will show off new 5-Ball Leathers and I’ll sign a couple of books.
Feel free to stop by and test her chili, if the judges will allow.
–Bandit
Hell, we may also set up a booth at Born Free.
THE COSTLY TRUTH of emergency spending in Iraq and Afghanistan
Despite troop reductions, the Pentagon’s war budget is increasing–
Eight years ago, when America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were still raging at full force, the Pentagon’s annual budget for those conflicts amounted to $1 million for each troop who was actually fighting. But today, even as the Obama Administration continues to wind those wars down, the newest proposed Pentagon war-fighting budget would spend $5.9 million per deployed troop, a reflection, critics say, of sleight of hand that puts unrelated spending into a budget that’s supposed to be only for waging war.
The figures come from a new report by the Stimson Center, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank based in Washington D.C. The report highlights the amount of spending in the special war-fighting account that authors argue should instead be part of the basic year-to-year budgeting for the Defense Department.
The Obama administration has requested $58.8 billion for that war budget – the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) fund—in fiscal year 2017. This represents a $200 million increase from the enacted budget in 2016 even though administration plans call for 9,767 troops in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2017, a reduction of roughly 3,500 troops from this year.
“The gulf between troop levels and OCO-designated spending has widened significantly in recent years,” Stimson fellow Laicie Heeley and intern Anna Wheeler write in the 20-page report released May 24. OCO includes a multitude of training efforts for Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria, which the Stimson authors argue “no longer require emergency funding” because the initiatives are ongoing and can be easily anticipated year after year. “The funds are actually going to a larger amount of base budget needs,” said Heeley in an interview.
Since 2001, the Pentagon has been issued a separate check for these emergency war funds, which a variety of critics say have become an unnecessary “slush fund” for a multitude of unrelated defense and non-defense programs; the Overseas Contingency Operations label was inaugurated in 2009…
–By Lauren Chadwick
Center for Public Integrity
A CELEBRATION OF POWER FROM KEN’S FACTORY– Ken’s Factory Neo-Fusion motor dress up components for Twin Cam
“Details Create Style” are the words that Ken’s Factory lives by. It is this brand philosophy that ensures the most favored part of any motorcycle receives proper adornment – the engine.
Designed with profound respect to the past and with the intent to celebrate modern design, Ken’s Factory Neo-Fusion Rocker Covers, Cam Covers and Billet Push Rod Covers are made to show that the owner of such a classy, next-level feature has a refined appreciation for American internal combustion. With Neo-Fusion engine components, Ken’s Factory carries the implements for the owner to express a relationship with the engine.
Components Include:
Neo-Fusion Rocker Covers
Neo-Fusion Cam Covers
Neo-Fusion Billet Push Rod Covers
Features include:
Fitment for Twin Cam
Black/Machine-cut finish treatment or Polished finish
Sold individually
These products are in Stock Now at Ken’s Factory USA and can be bought directly online on the the Ken’s Factory website: kensfactoryusa.com/collections/celebration-of-power
Contact:
For more information please contact
Nelson Kanno
KensFactoryUSA.com
info@KensFactoryUSA.com
(562) 597-5666
1881 Obispo Ave
Signal Hill, CA 90755
INNOVATORS LEAD THE CLASS OF 2016, STURGIS MUSEUM–
Bert Baker & Jerry Covington Highlight Sturgis Hall Of Fame Inductees.
A couple of inveterate tinkerers and V-Twin innovators lead the pack headed into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Class of 2016. Both Bert Baker and Jerry Covington have made an indelible stamp on the industry and have “the right stuff” to meet the Museum’s criteria for inclusion in a select group of individuals who have impacted our industry.
“The Hall of Fame’s mission is to honor those who have made a positive and significant impact on the industry and the lifestyle,” says Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Executive Director Myrick Robbins. “So it is fitting for our 15th Anniversary that we have Bert and Jerry headlining the Class of 2016 because both these gentlemen have definitively shaped the way we ride.”
When aspiring motocross racer and mediocre student Bert Baker enrolled in Michigan State University’s Mechanical Engineering program, little did he know the die had been cast for a unique career path. Although there was an obvious talent, Bert was not the model student nor an ideal employee at General Motors where he ended up after graduation due to the regimented requirements of these institutions. What he was suited for was being his own boss and racing headlong where others feared to tread.
Baker left behind a cushy career at GM to risk running his own business building a better motorcycle transmission – and motorcycling is better for it. A stalwart champion of the American-made movement, he’s an enthusiastic gearhead with far-reaching mechanical ability; we all benefit from Bert’s solutions to making his own bikes run better and faster. Bert is also a V-Twin drivetrain innovator, savvy businessman and stalwart patriot who has been described as having a pathological aversion to conformity. And what’s wrong with that?
“Designing innovation is what we do… The fact of the matter is that our industry was changed by BAKER,” claims Bert. “We were the first to develop an Overdrive 6-Speed, Right Side Drive, the 7-Speed and the first to incorporate Direct Drive. For more than a decade we have changed the face of the aftermarket motorcycle industry, and we’re really looking forward to the next ten years of changes we have up our sleeves.”
Like Baker, Jerry Covington has followed his own innate sense of what motorcycles should be, with a career spanning more than 40 years, Jerry is recognized as one of the top custom builders in the business. Having built his first chopper from the ground up at the ripe old age of 17, he realized early on that he “had an instinct” for just the right custom and performance modifications for both cars and motorcycles.
Born and raised in Texas, he built choppers through the ’70s and turned his hobby into a family business in 1993 with wife Kathleen and sons David, Dusty, Peewee and Cameron moved to California, where he quickly became immersed in the custom hot rod scene. Ultimately seeking a more laid-back environment, Jerry, with wife and business partner, Kathleen, moved to Woodward, OK, where he began to build custom motorcycles for friends.
His reputation and customer base continued to grow, and it wasn’t long before Covington’s Customs had created their own cult following. Performance is a factor in every build and details are tended: welds never show, lines flow, and rideability is paramount. But you’ll seldom hear much of this from Jerry, an unassuming man who lets his bikes do the talking and his actions speak for themselves. Look to the media where the Covington clan’s work has been prominent and their charity efforts praised. Over the years his company has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars building custom motorcycles for a wide range of charitable events.
In addition to Baker and Covington, three other equally deserving inductees are included in the Class of 2016.
The Class Of 2016
Bert Baker – V-Twin motorcycle drivetrain innovator, businessman and patriot, Bert Baker is committed to using materials, labor, creativity, know-how and grit born of America.
Jerry Covington – Whether it is on TV or the cover of virtually every biker magazine in the world, it is hard to miss custom builder Jerry Covington. What does get overlooked is Covington’s behind the scenes commitment to the motorcycle community, his selfless donation of time and resources to those less fortunate through has various charity projects.
John Penton – One of the most influential figures in off-road motorcycling in the world, John Penton developed a legendary brand of motorcycles that bore his name (better known as KTM today). He also founded Hi-Point, an accessory and distribution company that had 50% of aftermarket sales in the U.S. and set the mold for modern distribution powerhouses like Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky and WPS.
Buddy Stubbs – Talk about being born into the business, Buddy Stubbs was raised in his father’s Harley dealership in Decatur, Illinois and has spent his entire life in and around dealerships, including opening two of his own in the greater Phoenix area. This year marks his 50th year as a dealer and more significantly an ambassador to the motorcycle lifestyle.
“Honor the Ride. Build the Legacy… Join us for the 2016 Hall of Fame induction ceremony during the Sturgis Rally,” says Robbins. “The 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast will be held August 10, 2016 at the Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, South Dakota.” Breakfast tickets are available for a $35 donation, tables of eight for $300. Tickets are available by calling the Museum at 605.347.2001 or they can be purchased online at http://www.sturgismuseum.com/shop/hall-fame-breakfast.
UNCLE MONKEY ON SPINNING WRENCHES–“Wow, that’s all it is?” It is a statement that gets muttered behind your back as you spin wrenches fixing another broken item. People who don’t know any better are always astounded at the simplicity of many everyday solutions.
The key is you know what you are doing—they don’t. Knowing what has to come apart and how it comes apart is a big part of fixing things. There is a certain aptitude to it. My son thought he would rebuild an old chainsaw. In a flurry of nuts and bolts he got the basic covers off, but like many, he ground to a halt. From raw talent there is hours of practice that feed into bringing familiarity to how things come apart and more importantly back together.
The previous owner of my trailer really did a number on the top front corner of the structure. It really helped ugly the unit up. Using leverage and a really big hammer I formed the general shape to return. From there I pulled off the damaged panels, so I could make new ones.
A couple out for an evening stroll were taken back by the bare skeleton of the front of the trailer. A few spindly bars, a sheet of plywood here, a cross member there is all that made it up, after the skin was peeled back. Trailer focus is on being light and not lugging thousands of pounds around, just a motorcycle or two if I really plan it out.
Where the simplicity breaks down is in the details. Looking at a motorcycle it is a frame, motor, transmission and a couple of wheels. It is the little things like wiring, micro switches, making sure oil lines are properly routed, gas lines are safe, exhaust system is strong and out of the way, etc. All the big things have little brackets holding them in place. Things are layered together misperceiving the eye.
The exhaust has to come off, then foot controls, then primary components and such before you can even begin to think about pulling a motor. But to the person looking over my shoulder that is all there really is to it.
–bad Uncle Monkey
5-BALL RACING Fast-action fiction on two wheels – A Great Father’s Day GIFT–
What does the future hold for rough and ready bikers? Discover how society eliminates motorcycles. Hold on as Sam “Chopper” Orwell fights to find freedom for the last remaining riders!
Twist the throttle for more information – http://5ballracinggarage.com/product/sam-chopper-orwell-book/
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VIRGINIA HALL PHOTOS— Amazing shots from The Race of Gentlemen.
–from Bob T.
Driver accused in road rage crash that injured motorcyclists faces attempted murder charges–A driver accused of running over a motorcyclist in Lutz in a fit of road rage faces upgraded charges of attempted murder.
Robert Vance, 31, remained in jail Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. His bond is set at $115,000.
The crash occurred about 5:35 p.m. Monday near County Line Road and Land O’Lakes Boulevard in Pasco County.
Cellphone video shows what appears to be a driver deliberately plow down two people on a motorcycle. Vance was initially charged with aggravated battery.
One of the motorcyclists, Joseph Calderazzo, said Vance was driving erratically moments before the crash.
Calderazzo said Vance was driving angrily and had cut off another motorcyclist in their group, coming within a foot of them.
They all traveled in the southbound lanes of County Line Road and all stopped at a red light.
“He (Vance) had the window down, he was yelling at us, we were yelling at him and all of the sudden, he put the car in reverse about two feet, turned the wheel and just ran right over us,” Calderazzo said. “As soon as I saw those wheels turn towards me, I knew this was going south very very quickly.”
Calderazzo said Vance sped off, leaving him and his passenger in the road.
Panicked drivers soon started calling 911.
“Somebody just got ran over by a bike,” one caller shouted to emergency operators. “It was a crazy driver!”
Calderazzo now has a broken leg.
“I think we’re just lucky to only have some broken bones and scrapes and bruises,” he said.
Vance has a criminal past that included burglary, battery and drug possession charges.
Calderazzo now hopes the justice system will keep Vance off the road.
Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc.
TRAILBLAZER MC NEWS FOR THE WEEK—
#98 WINS AT THE INDY 500
The famous Agajanian #98, driven by rookie Alexander Rossi, and co-owned by Agajanian, won the 2016 Indy 500, the 100th running of the race. The 26 year old, from Auburn, California, coasted across the finish line with an empty fuel tank.
Chris Agajanian is on Cloud 98. He said, “It was an indescribable feeling walking, or should I say, running to the winners circle. After Rossi poured milk on Herta and Andretti, he turned to me, and decided to not pour milk on me, and just handed me the milk bottle, which is not sitting on my desk with dried milk all over it.”
Congrats from all the Trailblazers.
SPRINGFIELD MILE
It was a beautiful day for a race. The sky was clear, temperature warm and a slight breeze. The stands were packed with fans who watched Michigan’s, Bryan Smith, win his third consecutive Mile on a Kawasaki Ninja 650. Jared Mees was second. Lots of good racing. Can’t wait until September to return to Springfield.
FLATTRACK, SHORTTRACK & TT IN SPAIN
The Pro class champion of Spain’s inaugural Copa de Espania flat-track series,will be flown to Daytona next March to compete in the opening round of the 2017 AMA Pro Flat Track championships. Additional champions and runners-up will be invited to compete in two internationally known short track events. They will also compete in the Superprestigio of Barcelona at Palau Sant Jordi. Brad Baker won last years race.
http://www.flattrack.org or http://www.rfme.com/
1957 CATALINA GRAND PRIX ON VIMEO
Sent by Skip
This is for Vinnie
FATHER’S DAY PARTY AT CENTURY MOTORS
The tradition goes on. Sunday, June 19th from 10am – 5pm
Free Admission, Open to Public, Live Bands, Raffle, great People and Amazing Bikes. Lunch tickets can be purchased for $5.00 the day of the event. Lunch served at noon. It is always a delightful day. Come join the fun. Among the guests will be the Vincent Owners Club, BSAOC and the Nortons Owners Club, and lots of your friends.
Century Motors
1640 S. Pacific Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 8332 6190 www.centurymotorcycles.net
1:30pm is the awards ceremony. Show ends at 3pm.
Tours of Boys Republic are from 9am to 3pm. Food is available, but you can bring ice chests.
For event information https://stevemcqueencarshow.com (909) 628 1217
CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION
Round #3 of the 2016 CFTA/AMA Championship Series and Big Time Speedway will be held this Saturday, June 4th at the Prarie City SVRA Park. The Park is 20 miles east of Sacramento and 3 miles south of US 50.
Round #4 will be at the Merced Speedway and Barhoppers MC on Saturday, June 25th. Details available at www.californiaflattrack.com, (415) 320 7889 or info@californiaflattrack.com
DR. “NORTON” GEORGE COHEN R.I.P.
SONOMA HISTORIC MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL
FROM JUNE 2 -5. Vintage vehicles racing and show. http://www.svra.com/events/2016-sonoma-historic-motorsports-festival/
SCFTA RACING AT PERRIS
Saturday, June 4th is round 6 at Perris. Gates open at 12:30pm, practice at 3:30pm and then racing.
Saturday, June 25 is Flat Track practice only from 4pm – 9pm. No Speedway.
Round 7 will be July 16th.
www.southerncaliforniaflattrack.com,
(951) 443 7622
SUMMER X GAMES IN AUSTIN
Watch the Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing event live at Circuit of The Americas on ESPN and ABC. It starts Thursday, June 2nd to 5th. Seven time Grand National Champion,
Chris Carr has designed the track. He said the new track should provide more passing opportunities. Looking forward to a great show.
http://xgames.espn.go.com/xgames/
THE KURT CASELLI FOUNDATION EVENT
Saturday, Jun 11, 10am-4pm at the Doffo Winery in Temecula, California. Check out the MotoDoffo Vintage Motorcycle Collection, vendors, music, movie screenings, raffle, silent auction and more. Argentine Sandwiches available.
RSVP at doffowines.com/caselli-16
IV LEAGUE FLAT TRACK IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
June 9th, 10th and 11th at the Travis County Fairgrounds in Austin.
http://www.rotrally.com
or ivflatrack@gmail.com
(949) 374 3773.
BART MARKEL IN CYCLE NEWS
Larry Lawrence remembers Bart in a two page article in the June 1st online edition of Cycle News.
Also in this issue, Steve Bauer wrote Talking Dirt bikes. His musings about Hangtown, the Sacto Mile and memorable people.
If you were reading Cycle News 50 years ago, names like Ronnie Nelson, Sammy Tanner and Larry Haley would show up. 40 years ago Hank Scott won OKC, with Ted Boody 2nd. Jimmy Weinert and Tony DiStefano tied in Pennsylvania.
SPEEDWAY 117 – 50 YEAR REUNION INVITE
This one isn’t until September 11th, but mark it on your calendar. This is a tribute to those who rode Class C and TT at Southbay Park Speedway in Chula Vista in California. A flyer is attached.
OKLAHOMA CITY AND LIMA OHIO ON THE FT AGENDA
AMA Pro Flat Track will next take place on Saturday, June 18th in OKC, followed by the June 25th event at Lima, Ohio.
SPEEDWAY AND FLAT TRACK
Saturday, June 4th is Harley Night #1, with Speedway and Sidecars at COST MESA. On Saturday, June 11th is 450X plus Speedway and Juniors.
www.costamesaspeedway.net
On Wednesday, June 8 all divisions at THE GRAND in the City of Industry. June 15 is legends night. kelly@industryracing.com
Friday, June 3 is Speedway + Challenge Elimination Series Round 2 at FAST FRIDAYS in Auburn. June 10 is Speedway and Extreme Sidecars Series 2.
www.fastfridays.com.
Flat Track Speedway and Quads at the VENTURA RACEWAY on June 18th. AMA Speedway on June 25th. www.venturaraceway.com
RACING AT GLEN HELEN
Saturday, June 4th REM MX/ MX practice
Sunday, June 5th SRA GP
Saturday, June 11th King of the Hammers
Sunday, June 12th STI Quad X Series #5/ REM MX
Saturday, June 11th Prairie Dog Last Dog Standing
BSAOCSC & MORE
BSAOCSC Frazier Park Street Ride on Sunday, June 5th. Meet at 9am at the Flying J Service Station parking lot, SW corner of Frazier Park Mountain Park Road and Peace Valley Road, west of I-5.
(951) 440 3521 or (661) 742-5539.
BSAOSC is going to Italy. June 18th to 25th is the 53rd International BSA Rally. It will be held at Lago Di Vico, Italy.
Vellocette Rally on June 19th to 26th in Cambria California. Info at: Olav Hassell (818) 577 9533 or velomadness@aol.com
Sunday, June 12 is the Cretins M/C Swap-meet at 1017 N. Lake St. in Burbank. $3.00
Bikernet Road Stories: Oaxaca Adventure
I love Scotty’s tales. A life style that I am envious of (in a good way). I have one more month of work, with a long weekend to shoot up to the Redwoods Run, and then I will be retired. I intend to try some time on the road, no agenda, no time frame. I just hope I can unwind and make friends like Scotty does.
— Robert Warren
Orange, CA
STEALTH REPORTS FROM ROLLING THUNDER– Went back to Virginia this past Memorial Day weekend for Rolling Thunder. Good to see my brothers and their families and also good to see my old riding brothers I grew up with.
While sitting around shooting the breeze, the subjects of bikes came up. To be more specific, how do I afford to have four bikes? Now my riding brothers never questioned this, but the guy, who brought it up, kinda rubbed me the wrong way. So to counter this I brought up the subject of “FOCUS.”
Just a couple of weeks ago we talked about this. I told him I owned those bikes because I was focused. He looked at me with a blank stare.
He went on to say how expensive insurance was, how expensive bikes were, you know, the same old BS we always hear. So, while engaging in this conversation, I noticed the guy smoked one cigarette right after the other and drank one beer right after the other.
Noticing this, I asked him two questions, “How much do you spend on cigarettes per month?” After a second or two of thought he said about $400 per month! And I asked how much on alcohol per month, and he says another $300-$400 per month!!!!! So add those two amounts together and what do you get $700–$800!!!
That would be enough for two bike payments and insurance for both, with money left over! I just smiled and said remember what I said about, “FOCUS!” I don’t light a match to $400 a month and I don’t drink away another $400 a month, both of which destroy your body!
Oh well to each his own!
–STEALTH
The BORN-FREE Vintage Chopper and Classic Motorcycle Show COMING SOON– The annual Born-Free Vintage Chopper and Classic Cycle Show takes place at Southern California’s majestic 17-acre Oak Canyon Ranch .
Born-Free has quickly become “the” place for old and young from all over the world to ride in, see, and talk about old iron for one day. Born-Free brings together tens of thousands of eager spectators and participants as well as over 150 vendors and sponsors, live music, an AMCA regional swapmeet.
The Born-Free Show is a back to basics show built on this impromptu action of people building and riding their vintage Harleys, Hondas, Indians, Triumphs (and more) into the show which then becomes “the show”.
This is a place where the classics take the spotlight. The show is open to all makes and models and is laid back with voluntary registration and a handful of awards and prizes, but Best In Show gets a trip for themselves and their motorcycle to the Mooneyes Hot Rod & Custom show in Yokohama, Japan this December!
Inside the show there is a special Invited Builder area where 25 up and coming motorcycle builders from all around the world will be debuting the bikes they’ve been building just for this event over the past year. These guys are craftsmen, small shop owners, and garage builders doing their best to push themselves to build something that is unique, well thought out, and finely finished.
2016 SHOW INFO
Saturday June 25th 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday June 26th 10 am to 5 pm
Oak Canyon Ranch
5305 Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado Ca. 92676
Admission $10.00 per day
No Pets
No Coolers
No Colors
No Camping on site
NEW FROM THE BDL TEAM, SFT Drive– Features Reinforced Belt and One Piece Motor Plate.
Designed for 1990-2006 Softail machines the EV-575 provides riders noteworthy advantages over other aftermarket and stock systems. First, BDL’s reinforced 2-inch belt was developed specifically to handle the high torque and horsepower numbers being produced by today’s big inch V-Twin engines.
Additionally, the system incorporates a one-piece billet motor plate, unique side guard and rear pulley cover along with the traditional BDL starter housing. Every EV-575 kit includes the very latest in clutch technology with BDL’s own patented Ball Bearing Clutch.
The state of the art design offers up to 30% more contact surface, reduced lever pull, smoother transition, super quiet operation and flawless clutch engagement. EV-575 Series kits are available polished, black and clear anodize.
Head over to www.beltdrives.com for complete details or visit your local BDL dealer.
VICTORY MOTORCYCLES AND WILLIAM DUNLOP TEAM FOR THE ISLE OF MAN SES TT ZERO
Dunlop ready to tackle “some unfinished business” on the Victory RR electric racer
William has been having great road racing results all season and the 30-year-old is making his ambition very clear for this year’s Isle of Man TT; he’s looking for a win, in particular on-board the all-new electric Victory RR.
“I’m very happy that Victory has decided to return to the TT,” said William, who was part of Victory’s inaugural TT Zero race team with Lee Johnston in 2015. “I had a good time on my first ride with the electric bike last year, and I’m looking forward to getting another chance to race as I only got one lap of the course due to my accident in an earlier race. I feel as though there’s some unfinished business to take care of this year in the TT Zero race.”
William adds: “Compared to last year’s Empulse RR the new Victory RR has more battery on-board, which should allow us to go faster. With Mugen and Sarolea also bringing all new bikes this year, it will be interesting to see how all this new technology stacks up against each other. Most of all, I’m looking forward to spending more time on the bike during the TT Zero practice sessions and actually competing in the race.”
“I haven’t followed the development of electric bikes too closely other than what Victory Motorcycles has been doing to bring a competitive bike to the TT this year. Watching the pace of development for these electric bikes has been impressive for sure, but as a rider, it’s just another motorcycle to race and try to win on – which probably says the most about how far they’ve come.”
The first practice for the SES TT Zero is scheduled for Friday 3rd June at 20:40 with second practice on Saturday 4th June at 17.15 and a final qualifying session on Monday 6th June at 16:25. The race is scheduled for 16:25 on Wednesday 8th June.
TECH SPEC VICTORY RR
Length/Width/Height (mm)
2089 / 680 / 1218
Seat Height (in.)
32
Weight (kg)
240
Front Tire
Metzeler 120/70 R17
Rear Tire
Metzeler 200/60 R17
Frame
Trellis Steel and Composite Monocoque
Motor
Parker GVM Water-cooled, 3-phase, IPM AC
Max Power (kW/HP)
130 / 174
Max Torque (Nm)
240
Battery
Brammo Power Lithium-Ion
Battery Voltage (Vdc)
370 or more
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SHORAI ON VOLTAGE REGULATORS— We have a collection of information which provides an overview of both the mosfet and thyristor type voltage regulators. If using a thyristor type voltage regulator and it fails, upgrading to a mosfet based voltage regulator will offer longer lifespan and better charging system performance.
Heat buildup in the voltage regulator kills the SCRs, whereas mosfets are more efficient and reliable. In general the mosfet design is better suited for the voltage regulator application demands.
Maintaining the Shorai LFX battery above 13.3V will help to reduce stress on the voltage regulator because the charged time to reach 14.4V will be relatively short. If the battery is at 13.1V ~50% SOC or 12.86V~20% SOC this will result in higher voltage regulator temperatures.
For the complete Shorai tech, check back with us at the first of the week. Bikernet will publish the whole tamale.–Wrench
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRAY HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS–
A group of men live and die for their Saturday morning golf game. One transferred to another city and they’re lost without him.
A new woman joins their Club. When she hears the guys talking about their golf round, she says, “I played on my college’s golf team. I was pretty good. Mind if I join you next week?”
No one wants to say ‘yes’, but they’re on the spot. Finally, one man says, “Okay, but we start at 6:30 am.” He figures the early tee-time will discourage her.
The woman says this may be a problem, and asks if she can be up to 15 minutes late. They roll their eyes, but say, “Okay.”
She’s there at 6:30 am sharp, and beats all of them with an eye-opening 2-under-par round.
She’s fun and pleasant, and the guys are impressed. They congratulate her and invite her back the next week. She smiles, and says, “I’ll be there at 6:30 or 6:45.”
The next week she again shows up at 6:30 sharp. Only this time, she plays left-handed.
The three guys are incredulous as she still beats them with an even-par round, despite playing with her off-hand.
They’re totally amazed. They can’t figure her out. She’s very pleasant and a gracious winner. They invite her back again, but each man harbors a burning desire to beat her.
The third week, she’s 15 minutes late, which irritates the guys. This week she plays right-handed, and narrowly beats all three of them.
The men grumble that her late arrival is petty gamesmanship on her part. However, she’s so charming and complimentary of their strong play, they can’t hold a grudge.
This woman is a riddle no one can figure out. They have a couple of beers in the Clubhouse, and finally, one of the men asks her, “How do you decide if you’re going to golf right-handed or left-handed?”
The lady blushes, and grins. “When my Dad taught me to play golf, I learned I was ambidextrous,” she replies. “I like to switch back and forth. “When I got married after college, I discovered my husband always sleeps in the nude. From then on, I developed a silly habit. Right before I leave in the morning for golf practice, I pull the covers off him.
If his willie points to the right, I golf right-handed; if it points to the left, I golf left-handed.”
The guys think this is hysterical.
Astonished at this bizarre information, one of the guys says, “What if it’s pointing straight up?”
She says, “Then, I’m fifteen minutes late.”
–from Jerry and Rogue
SCOTTOILER INTRODUCES Off-Road bike protector spray– Motorcycle chain oiler manufacturer Scottoiler has introduced a new protector spray specifically targeted to the off-road community. The product, labelled TMX 365, is formulated to protect the bike during the ride and make cleaning easier afterwards.
TMX 365 does not contain Silicone or PTFE and is readily biodegradable. According to Scottoiler, TMX 365 satisfies a market demand for an easy-to-apply ride protection that also makes post-ride cleaning less of a chore.
The new product is based on the popular FS 365 protector spray, it offers robust protection from the environment, and eases the cleaning process. TMX 365 leaves no sticky residue and is water-soluble, so any dirt or mud can be easily washed off solely with water.
The new product was launched at the Scottish Six Days Trial in Fort William and received a lot of interest from riders and visitors alike. Both Trials legend Gary MacDonald and up-and-coming rider Ben Dignan are using TMX 365 Off-Road Protection on their trials bikes.
TMX 365 has a recommended retail price of £8.99 for 1 litre and £34.99 for 5 litres
For more information on TMX 365 and to order please contact Stuart West-Gray on 0141 955 1100 or stuart@scottoiler.com
If you would like more information regarding this topic please contact Sales on +44 (0)141 955 1100 or e-mail sales@scottoiler.com
Scottoiler (Scotland) Ltd. 2 Riverside, Milngavie, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, G62 6PL.
BIKERNET GUN NUT REPORT– California: Assembly Passes Five Anti-Gun Bills Continuing the Assault on Your Rights.
Today, June 1, the state Assembly leadership used a procedural move called “without reference to file” to move four anti-gun bills, AB 1664, AB 1673, AB 1674 and AB 1695 , from the second reading file to the third reading file. This move allowed final Assembly consideration without notice to the public of their eligibility for a vote. The result was the passage of these four bills along with AB 2607, which already appeared on the third reading calendar. So much for allowing citizen participation in the law making process.
These five anti-gun bills will now move to the Senate for further consideration. For further descriptions on these bills, please click here to read our previous alert.
Thank you to NRA members and Second Amendment supporters who have contacted their Assembly Members and to those state Assembly Members who supported the Second Amendment and voted against AB 1664, AB 1673, AB 1674, AB 1695, and AB 2607.
Please stay tuned to www.nraila.org and your email inbox for further updates on Second Amendment related legislation as the 2016 legislative session progresses.
Very cool. Thanks for the heads up and tuning guides. I dig my S&S Super E. Now I’m going to clean and rebuild it as well. Ride on fellas.
Thanks again.
–William Alexander
Fairbanks, AK
COMING SOON, SAVE YOUR ASS JEANS WITHREVOLUTIONARY FIBER TECHNOLOGY– Saving butts, one rider at a time.
Joe Destefano of PRM and William Cope (Sales Manager at Drayko) are proud to announce a new partnership launch. Pro Riders will handle marketing in the U.S. and beyond beginning June 1, 2016.
Drayko may be the future of casual motorcycle protection.
Designed for the modern rider, and engineered with revolutionary fiber technology, Drayko delivers the ultimate in freedom of choice.
The Drayko lining features Dyneema, the World’s Strongest Fiber; and is soft, breathable, flexible, non-allergenic and vastly superior to basic woven or knitted lining alternatives.
Proudly manufactured in the United States, Drayko’s revolutionary lining takes advantage of Dyneema’s amazing strength to weight ratio to deliver unrivaled safety and comfort……AND, that is NO BULL!
Over 17 years of independent product testing has ensured that the protective lining used in all Drayko products offers amazing burst, tear and abrasion resistance.
The Drayko lining is the first casual brand to ever pass the stringent European CE tests.
Tested in the USA by Precision Laboratories, the lining also achieved results unmatched by any other fiber in its class.
Putting the science in perspective, Drayko lining has been proven to last almost 2.5 times longer in crash scenarios than linings found in other products on the market.
All Drayko products are lined using two types of military grade DuPont Kevlar and Dyneema, the World’s Strongest Fiber.
It’s this unique knitted combination that provides Drayko riders with the highest level of protection against the road.
Drayko is distributed by Western Power Sports and HardDrive, making the access and availability within one day shipping time to most U.S. motorcycle dealers.
Drayko’s protective lining is the world’s best.
–Joe D.
BIKER SIGN #2 UNVEILING— June 4th.
Side 1
Proposed Biker Appreciation Highway, U.S. Hwy 45, in appreciation of proposed Mideast Conflict. U.S. Hwy 8 and Biker Appreciation U.S. Hwy 45. (Wisconsin Legislature Assembly Bill 467), Statute 84, 1043 and 184.1032. Introduced 2014-16 Legislature, not yet passed.
The Wisconsin Legislature has designated 47 highways and bridges, along the State Highways system – in honor of Veterans, individuals and other groups. U.S. Hwy 45 intersects these prominent highways:
–U.S. Hwy 10, Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Highway, 1987 Act 117 – “as a living memorial to and in honor of all Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans, living and dead –“.
–Wis. Hwy 29, WWI Veterans Memorial Highway, Wisconsin Statues 84.103 –“living memorial to and in honor of-“.
–Wis. Hwy 54, Wisconsin Firefighter and EMT Highway 2003, Wisconsin Act 218—“for their dedicated service to the public in their protection of life, health and property.”
–Wis. Hwy 84, 84th Division “Railsplitters”, 1995 Act 297 –“their bravery and sacrifice brought great credit to the state, tracing their lineage to the service of Abraham Lincoln in this state during the Black Hawk War of 1832”.
–I-94 Wis. Veterans Memorial Highway, 1987 Act 117—“As a living memorial to and in honor of all Wisconsin Veterans living and dead of all wars, in which the USA engaged.”
–U.S. Hwy 151, Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Highway –, to commemorate and honor all Law Enforcement Officers for their dedicated public service in defending property, life, health and property.”
Other highways in close proximity to United States Hwy 45:
–Wis. Hwy 13, POW/MIA Memorial Highway. “—to and in honor of all prisoners of war, ex-prisoners of war and who are currently or was former missing in action of all wars in which the United States has engaged.”
–Wis. 32nd Division Memorial Highway, State Statute 84.104 –“the 32nd Infantry Division also known as the Red Arrow Division, brought fame and glory during WWI and WWII, and now established as the Wisconsin National Guard Division.”
–U.S. 41, WWII Veterans Memorial Highway, 1989 Act 343—“as a living memorial to and in honor of all WWII Veterans.”
–U.S. Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, 1987 Act 117 –“ to honor all Wisconsin Veterans living and dead of the Korean War.”
–57th Field Artillery Bridge Memorial Highway 57 (Iron Brigade) 2007 Act 163 –“for pride, distinction, sacrifice, devotion and honor since WWI, including Afghanistan.”
–Wis. Hwy 160 Polish Veterans Memorial Highway, 1997 Act 27 –“to commemorate honor to all military service and patriotism shared by this states Polish Veterans throughout its history.”
–Dave Zien 
WHOA DOGGY— This is the year for major accomplishments and it’s non-stop action. We will attend, with 5-Ball Racing Leathers Bartels’ Chili Cook-off, and then Born Free. I’m planning my ride to Sturgis along Route 66 to the 25 north into Deadwood. Shortly after the rally we will hit the Las Vegas Bikefest big time.
Then it’s whiskey, a redhead and football games into the holidays.
But coming right up we will bring you a new classic Triumph feature from Peter Linney. I’m working on a MetalSport feature on their growing product line. They have a 4-Axis CNC machine capable of turning a 45-inch wheel. What do you think Paul Yaffe?
I need to wrap up a seat tech with Saddlemen. We will bring you Redwood Run reports, and I have a pre-Harley antique bike feature coming to the Cantina. The action and adventures are constant.
Keep them coming.
And ride free forever, goddammit!
–Bandit
