Hey,
Born Free is all the action afoot in Los Angeles. There are two maybe three pre-parties tonight. Mike Lichter is staying at the Bikernet Headquarter while covering all the action he can handle for Easyriders.
Markus Cuff is catching some action for Cycle Source, and Bikernet. Hell, I can’t keep all this shit straight, but it’s happening and you’ll see teaser reports right here in the news.
The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by Cycle Source Magazine, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and Las Vegas Bikefest.
Let’s hit it:
THE NEW SADDLEMEN LS Model Road Sofa–
Now Available.
Saddlemen’s new Road Sofa LS for 1997 through current Harley Davidson touring bikes was created for a single purpose: create a luxurious saddle for comfortable, long distance touring without compromising styling.
Like all Saddlemen seats, the LS Road Sofa was engineered with industry leading Gel-Core construction for unsurpassed comfort. Gel-Core is engineered to dampen, divert, and deflect energy to create a smooth, therapeutic ride.
At the heart of this technology is specially formulated viscoelastic polymer known as SaddleGel, which when combined with the latest in co-molding technology reduces engine vibration by up to 50%, and direct impact forces by up to 92 %. Why does Saddlemen use this innovative material? Simple – to add hours and hours of comfortable riding time to every ride!
But SaddleGel is not the only key to comfort. Painstakingly crafted seating contours cradle the rider for proper alignment with pegs, bars, controls and reduce strain and fatigue. Perforated leather seating panels are breathable for continuous ventilation and compliant enhancement of the SaddleGel and Comfort Foam properties used below the cover.
These saddles fit and feel right.
A quick look at the LS Road Sofa reveals that styling and good looks were not compromised for comfort. The LS enhances and complements other accessories and upgrades, providing the finishing touch for any Harley touring bike.
All Saddlemen seats are designed, tested, and built exclusively in the USA for the long ride. American made quality and craftsmanship is something we take very seriously since 1987 at the Saddlemen Long Beach, California manufacturing facility. Every detail, every stitch, and every step of the process from raw materials to the final product has been carefully considered and inspected to insure that Saddlemen’s standards for quality, craftsmanship and comfort are continuously upheld.
Saddlemen will always help make your seat perfect. If for some reason a customer is not completely satisfied with their new Road Sofa just call 800-397-7709 and a friendly Product Specialist will gladly assist.
Key features include:
A tall lumbar support and wide driver saddle supports the back and legs for superior comfort, while the streamlined nose improves the rider’s reach to the ground.
Refined split-cushion design separates the seating surface from the lumbar support, reducing tailbone and back pressure from maximum long-range comfort.
Wide 15.5 inch wide driver bucket matched with 13 inch passenger perch.
Ventilated soft seating leather provides breathable comfort and unsurpassed looks…
Comes with a fitted rain cover specially designed to protect your seat from harsh elements.
The optional driver’s backrest has independent adjustments for fore-aft position, height and angle, and folds forward. (Sold Separately) (Will not fit on 2009-2015 Harley-Davidson® Trike models).
Compatible with OEM Harley Davidson® backrest options.
Matching passenger backrest / Tour-Pak pad cover completes the custom look. (Sold Separately) (as required)
Designed and made in the U.S.A.
Show bike styling
GelCore Technology featuring SaddleGel in front and rear reduces tailbone pressure to increase circulation and comfort for both driver and passenger.
Progressive density co-molded comfort foam
Saddlemen seats are available at most local motorcycle shops served through Drag Specialties, a leading distributor of accessories and parts for Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Call 800-397-7709 or visit http://www.saddlemen.com/chrome/davidtwo/. Prices start at $561.00.
www.saddlemen.com
sales@saddlemen.com
800-397-7709
BANDIT’S CANTINA OVERSEAS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE– Tried to get this dude to join the Cantina and bring all his brothers along, but he just gave me a puzzled look.
–Rob Scroggie
I have a 1997 Electraglide with an S&S v-111. Do you make a kit for it? And can it work with a future upgrades including a Magna Charger or a turbo?
— Jeff swygert
St.marys, OH
Yes, our unit will handle performance upgrades. We have them available for any S&S engine.
THE POSITIVE WORDS FROM THE YALE MOUNTAIN– Change your thoughts and you change your world. –Norman Vincent Peale
As I begin today’s journey I Pause. I Know no matter what experience I am going through, Good will come of It. The Law of the Good does work and The Invisible manifests what is ever my most dominate thoughts.
Today I hold the beliefs that Good will triumph over evil, Love conquers hate, Faith erases fear and Peace trumps stress. I believe that All things are possible to those who believe. What thoughts have created, thoughts can change.
Today is the day to change our Lives by changing our thinking!
Today I Know that My Life is filled with Love, Joy, Peace, Health, Wealth, Creative self-expression, Ease, Grace and so much more Good.
I am grateful that I change my thoughts and change My Life. I am Grateful for this moment!
And so It Is
–Namaste’
The photo above was taken with my mobile phone at the Willard Hotel on Pennsylvania Ave in Washington DC, just a block away from the White House. This 2-hour talk was sandwiched between a bipartisan congressional lunch hosted by Speaker Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (they sat on each side of him in the same room at the same time!) and a meeting with President Obama at the White House.
On my end, it was a stop between the ROT rally in Texas and Laconia Motorcycle Week in NH!—Michael Lichter
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results. –Willie Nelson
–YALE
THE BORN FREE ACTION NEWS– Yeah! We have 28 invited builders from around the country as well as Germany, Japan and Australia debuting bikes at Born-Free this weekend as well as the thousands of other bikes being finished and ridden to the show from all over North America!
Our first place Invited Builder wins $10k and a trip with their bike to the Mooneyes show in Yokohama Japan. Best in Show will also join them on the trip with their bike.
We have bands both days, the Wall of Death, a small regional AMCA Swapmeet, if you need any vintage parts, over 200 hand picked vendors, and more! The sold out event (as far as bikes) will have roughly 3500 motorcycles inside the grounds and will feature an FXR show at the San Diego Customs booth inside the show with over 100 FXR’s entered as well as a Digger show hosted at the Arlen Ness booth.
We are giving away a custom built 1953 Panhead. Saturday that was built from the ground up by Chopper Dave as well as a 1940 Knucklehead and a 2016 Dyna Lowrider S on Sunday.
Must be present to win!
BE THERE, BE THERE, BE THERE!
–Grant Peterson
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY– It was the end of the day when I parked my police van in front of the station. As I gathered my equipment, my K-9 partner, Jake, was barking, and I saw a little boy staring in at me. ‘Is that a dog you got back there?’ he asked.
‘It sure is,’ I replied.Puzzled, the boy looked at me and then towards the back of the van.
Finally he said, ‘What’d he do?’
–from Jerry and Rogue
AUSTRALIAN ACCIDENT REPORT— Victory wins!
Here’s what happens when you hit a kangaroo at high speed.
Aussie biker journo Boris Mihailovic hit this roo in the outback at 112 mph.
He did not come off! Huge bruise on his left butt cheek from the kangaroo’s tail whipping around though.
–Doc Robinson
Tech Editor
Heavy Duty Magazine
Australia
ANOTHER CANTINA PLUG–
I was reading the intro to the SUNDAY POST, and it hit home with me. Looking back I was not a great father, too young at the time.
Took me a long time to learn this lesson and it is a hard one to learn. Wish I could do it over again, but I try my best now. Does not make up for it, but I give it my best .
–the Stealth
The 200 MILE AN HOUR SCHOOL IS OPEN– Do you know Ted Rich? He’s got bike “school” at Mojave to go 200 mph. I wanna do it! Here are his details:
Here are the details Event Date: October 7-9, we have to register July 1st
Location: Mojave Air and Space Port, Mojave, CA (you will need to get your own transportation to Mojave)
Cost: $3500 ($1750 deposit due by June 30)
Payment: Visa, MC, Amex, Paypal,
Check Includes: Lodging in Team Transporter, Meals, Bikes, Gear,
Bike: Purpose built, 350HP, Turbo Hayabusa
The way it works is Saturday is spent making your Qualifying runs 160-180, 180-200, 200-240mph. After you are cleared for over 200mph we put you on the Turbo bike (we have several bikes that we can use for qualifying).
Sunday there are less than 1/2 the competitors and you get plenty of runs.
Let me know if I can answer any questions. Ted 602-763-6827
— Paul Aiken
Owner
Aeromach USA, LLC
10015 Metromont Ind. Blvd, Ste F
Charlotte, NC 28269
800-990-9392 orders
704-599-1333 office
www.aeromach.net
www.highwayhawk.us
www.linkedin.com/in/paulaiken
ROCKFEST RESCINDS “NO COLORS” BAN–
When Rockfest announced on their website that no motorcycle club colors would be allowed in the Kansas City music festival, members of the motorcycle club community and the Kansas Confederation of Clubs (www.kscoc.net) reacted promptly, and within 24 hours event promoters rescinded the policy.
“This ban is tantamount to profiling motorcycle club members based on how they look and prevents them from exercising their rights of free association and expression guaranteed under the First Amendment to the US Constitution,” wrote spokesperson Brian Cohoon in an open e-mail to Rockfest promoters, sponsors and every club in the Kansas COC condemning “in the strongest terms this outrageous ban on Motorcycle Clubs wearing their colors to Rockfest. News of this ban and our reaction to it is being disseminated by the most expeditious means possible to every Motorcycle Club in this region. We strongly encourage you to reconsider this ban and allow Motorcycle Club members to attend in whatever attire they deem appropriate in their individual judgment.”
In addition to many individual clubs and representatives also voicing their disapproval to the radio station promoting “North America’s largest one-day music festival,” the Chairman of the neighboring Missouri Confederation of Clubs e-mailed Rockfest promoter KQRC-FM 98.9 The Rock in protest of the policy, and the Kansas A.I.M. Attorney (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) was tasked with sending a letter condemning the ban.
As a result of their coordinated activism, online language referring to the colors ban was immediately taken down and the show went on as usual May 14 without incident, just as it has since 1992.
CLUB COLORS BARRED FROM HEADSTONE
Before biker Richard Cody died on Sept. 5, 2013, he told his family and friends he wanted the logo of his beloved South Madison Motorcycle Club on his headstone, but nearly two years later his son Jeremy was forced to file a lawsuit against the city of Painesville, Ohio to make sure his father gets his last wish.
Representing the family and club, Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Ralph C. Buss filed a motion for preliminary and permanent injunction to prevent city officials from removing, defacing, touching or changing the headstone of the Vietnam veteran buried in Riverside Cemetery, after officials informed the Plaintiff that the club colors engraved into the back of his father’s grave marker, “is not deemed appropriate” and ordered the S.M.M.C. artwork to be removed within 60 days at their own expense.
Buss told The News-Herald in a May 10 interview with the newspaper that “the headstone’s logo is not vulgar or offensive in any way, and it complies with the requirements that were in place in 2014 when it was installed” and further charged that new regulations “conveniently” passed afterwards violate the First Amendment and “are nothing more than a license allowing city employees or agents to judge a person’s expression and deny it without any reasoning.”
All the media attention and ensuing barrage of publicity, including a 3,500-signature petition asking city council to allow the headstone to remain unaltered, and accompanying legal actions, resulted in the desired effect.
“When I first got the letter from the City of Painesville telling me that after two years I had to remove my father’s headstone due to it being “offensive”, I was outraged,” Cody recently told Ridin’ On Motorcycle Magazine (www.RidinOn.com). “My only thoughts were ‘I don’t think so!’ For two months I pleaded with the city to change their minds and they were not budging. So, I then got social media involved and contacted my attorney Ralph C. Buss, who just happens to be known for helping other motorcycle enthusiasts when in need. Within three days the City of Painesville decided it was in their best interest to let the stone be left there. It was my father’s wishes to have his club patch engraved on his headstone and I was not about to let that wish be taken from him.”
THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. The whole tamale is published in Biker’s Rights on Bikernet right now.
KEEPING THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY ALIVE– A guy I know got in a lottery for tickets to the U.S. Open this weekend The problem is that he completely forgot that the date clashes with his wedding day.
He applied for the tickets, never expecting to receive them, forgot about them and low and behold, they arrived!
I know this is short notice but are any of you interested in getting married on Saturday?
Let me know.
–El Waggs
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In nearly every land animal, light is the major Zeitgeber (“time giver”), with temperature a distant second.
— Richard Restak, The Brain, 1984
Origin of zeitgeber
Zeitgeber is of German origin, translating literally as “time giver.” It entered English in the 1960s.
LAS VEGASBIKEFEST SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM ANNOUNCES Participants for the 13th Annual Artistry in Iron, Master Builders Championship
Announcing the roster for the 13th annual Artistry in Iron – Master Builders Championship. The competition will be held during the 16th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest, September 29 – October 2, 2016.
The annual invitation only competition, sponsored by Steve Soffa Enterprises and Paughco, will include 19 award winning builders. A limited number of builders are invited to participate annually.
Artistry in Iron participants include builders who have shaped the industry and who are establishing the latest trends in custom bikes and engineering.
“Each year we invite those on the cutting edge as well as some past participants and they never cease to amaze us with the incredible works of art that they bring. We are honored that these builders have accepted our invitation,” commented event producer Mindi Cherry. “It solidifies the importance of the Artistry in Iron championship to the motorcycle industry. There are no rules or guidelines on the builds so it is always exciting to see what rolls in.”
The bikes are judged solely by the master builders themselves, and the winner is announced on Saturday, October 3 and presented with a check for $10,000 as well as a custom designed championship bracelet created by renowned designer and master artisan Steve Soffa.
In addition, second place will receive a Paughco Custom Rigid Rolling Chassis and third place will receive a Paughco Springer Front End.
The public is invited to visit the bikes during Rally Central hours and to meet the participating builders during autograph sessions throughout the weekend.
Confirmed participants include:
Austin Andrella, Austin Martin Originals – Akron, OH
Nick Beaulieu, Forever Two Wheels – Windham, ME
Paul Binford, Binford’s Custom Cycles – Manteca, CA
Johnny Branch, Branch Engineering – Wildomar, CA
JC and Jimme Lee Coen, Three Two Choppers – Fort Worth, TX
Bill Dodge, Bling’s Cycles – Tinton Falls, NJ
Adam Gaspic, Gasser Customs – North Hollywood, CA
Ryan Gore, Paper Street Customs – Grand Junction, CO
Steve Iacona, Iacona Customs – Brooklyn, NY
Johnny Mac, Johnny Mac’s Chopper House – Philadelphia, PA
Pete Pearson, Rocket Bob’s Cycle Works – England
Will Ramsey, Faith Forgotten Choppers – New Albany, IN
Aki Sakamoto, Hog Killers – Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Daniel Sanchez, Cut Throat Customs – Humble, TX
Mark Shell, Bonneville Customs – Idaho Falls, ID
Kyle Shorey, Speed Foundry of Texas – Roanoke, TX
Cristian Sosa, Sosa Metalworks – Las Vegas, NV
Kirk Taylor, Custom Design Studio – Novato, CA
Andrew Ursich, Ursich Customs – Long Beach, CA
For more information on each of the builders, visit lasvegasbikefest.com/artistry-in-iron
Las Vegas BikeFest 2016 will be held September 29 – October 2, 2016 in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street East. Registration will be held at the headquarter hotel, the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino on the world-famous Fremont Street Experience.
More information regarding vendor space, event registration and official hotels can be found at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com, or by calling 1-866-BIKEFEST (1-866-245-3337).
NEW TO SHOWTIME, THE UNSUNG HEROES OF ROCK “ROADIES”–
New Episode Sunday, Jun 26 at 10 PM ET/PT
Created by Oscar winner Cameron Crowe, ROADIES is an insider’s look at the reckless, romantic, funny and often poignant lives of a committed group of “roadies,” who live for music and the de facto family they’ve formed along the way.
Our Buddy and a member of the Las Vegas BikeFest team, Branscomb Richmond is being filmed for an episode today in Los Angeles, at Manhattan Beach Studio.
http://www.sho.com/video/45759/roadies-trailer
The music-infused ensemble comedy series chronicles the rock world through the eyes of music’s unsung heroes and puts the spotlight on the backstage workers who put the show on the road while touring the United States for a successful arena-level band.
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WHAT HAPPENED TO LACONIAFEST?–
Laconiafest ends early amid ongoing issues
Multiple bands have canceled shows, including Saturday’s headliner.
The Laconiafest concert series taking place during Motorcycle Week ended early after several bands canceled their performances amid some ongoing issues.
Laconiafest was scheduled to go on through Saturday, but workers said that Friday will most likely be the final night.
Workers said the concerts’ managers left Thursday.
The remaining organizers announced on the Laconiafest facebook page today that the show was officially cancelled.
The post reads, “We deeply regret to inform ticketholders for today Saturday, June 18th, that we will be unable to continue the shows that were scheduled today. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Sevendust and a number of support acts are unable to attend and perform as scheduled. A group of various LaconiaFest staff and sponsors made every effort to continue the shows and lineups are scheduled.”
David Williamson started the week in charge of liquor licensing for Laconiafest. But as of yesterday, “Myself and a few people are the managers that are running Laconiafest right now, but none of us are officially Laconiafest.”
When staff arrived Thursday morning the event leaders, including manager Tyler Glover, were gone. “We’ve had really no communication with the powers that be that were Laconiafest,” Williamson said.
About a half dozen bands have canceled.
The manager of Laconiafest told WMUR that the problems stem from a dispute with the city. He said city leaders put projections on capacity that were too high and the first responder staffing was going to cost more than expected.
Laconia’s city manager said although concert crowds have been significantly lower than expected, they city was concerned about walk-up sales, which could’ve added more people and not enough safety coverage.
Despite the problems Williamson said the show had to go on and he got some help from artists like Brett Michaels.
“We had Brett Michaels back there stage managing,” Williamson said.
Musician Kore Rozzik was another artist working backstage. He had planned to go back to New York on Monday.
“Anytime I can get an opportunity out of state to show what I do, I do it to the fullest,” Rozzik said. “I’m not just a performer, I’m also a businessman and I believe in a good hard work ethic and they asked us for our help and we said we’re gonna do it.”
Williamson said Friday night’s show, headlined by Ted Nugent, will likely be the last. That means the festival would end two days early.
Considering the situation, Williamson said they’ve done all they could, “I think these two days are a miracle.”
Ted Nugent is scheduled to perform Friday night. Tickets are $5.
–By Mike Cronin, Wmur.com
–from Rogue
LOVE JUGS BUILDS FOR INDIAN– INDIAN RUNNING HOT?
PROBLEM SOLVED!
COOLING RELIEF IS NOW HERE FOR INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS
LOVE JUGS TO THE RESCUE, JUST IN TIME FOR THE RIDING SEASON
GREAT LOOK GREAT PRICE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
June 21, 2016 – Hammerhead Engineering announces that its Love Jugs Cool-Master, the World’s Most Powerful V-Twin Engine Cooling System, is NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE as well as for Harleys.
Love Jugs patented Cool-Master for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle has taken the Harley World by storm. Harley owners around the world have been buying and loving their Love Jugs. Massive word of mouth as well as numerous highly favorable articles in the motorcycle media have propelled Love Jugs to be the most talked and highly desired product in the motorcycle marketplace.
Given the huge success in cooling Harleys V-Twin engines, Hammerhead has responded to the demands of Indian owners and is now making their amazing product available for the Indian.
Check out their web site, www.love-jugs.com and read the mountain of testimonials from Love Jugs happy customers.
So cool your burning thighs, prolong the life of your engine, and avoid costly repairs along the way. At the same time add Cool-Master’s cool look to the beauty of your Indian. Here’s more good news. This sleek stainless steel cooling marvel is a cinch to install in under fifteen minutes
Check out the www.love-jugs.com web site and see for yourself why you need a Love Jugs Cool-Master for your Indian.
Of course the company hasn’t forgotten Harley owners. For the first time two great motorcycle brands can obtain the wonderful benefits of Love Jugs
The Cool-Master is made of stainless steel and polished to a high chrome look without the challenges of chrome. They also come in powder coated flat black and gloss black.
Love Jugs Cool Masters are available at Love Jugs Authorized Dealers and on the company website. CLICK HERE For more information, or contact: Hammerhead Engineering CEO Steve West at info@love-jugs.com for personal attention, or visit the web site: www.love-jugs.com.
Dealers and Distributors are invited to inquire.Love Jugs is not affiliated with the Indian Motorcycle Company.
–Rick Raus
BURN-OUT ITALY is making serious in-roads in conquering the U.S. market–
Italian-based company provides top of the line helmets and safety gear for motorcyclists around the world.
PALERMO, Italy: With the dramatic increase of new motorcycle sales in the United States in recent years, the online e-store Burn Out Italy has turned their attention toward capturing more of this market by offering American riders one-stop shopping with a robust selection of gear from the top safety apparel manufacturers at competitive prices.
“We have recently seen dramatic growth in sales from the U.S.,” says Vincenzo Calabrese, CEO of Burn Out Italy. “The customer comments coming in from the States confirm that we are on the right path with the selection and pricing of the motorcycle gear we offer.”
Scanning through countless pages of customer testimonials on the Burn Out Italy website confirm that customers from the U.S. and across the globe are thrilled with the services and products provided by the Italian company.
“My two loves are motorcycling and the Internet and I launched the website in 2008,” said Calabrese when discussing how he found himself as owner of an e-store providing motorcycle gear to riders around the world. “The first few years were quite a struggle; however, by providing optimum customer service, fast shipping, and competitive pricing, our reputation has grown throughout Europe and now savvy American riders are choosing us as their resource for purchasing gear.”
For more information and sales, please visit www.BurnOutItaly.com.
THE LAW TIGERS NEWS– America’s Motorcycle Lawyers, in conjunction with Riki Rachtman, former host of MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball and current host of the nationally syndicated radio show Racing Rocks, are pleased to announce their sponsorship of Riki’s Ride 2016. Riki’s Ride will take Riki Rachtman on a wild, unpredictable motorcycle adventure across North America.
The outline of this incredible journey will have Riki riding from Los Angeles, California to Big Sur, CA with Billy Duffy from the Cult. Then he will ride to the Redwoods of Northern California to meet Taime Downe, lead singer of the rock band Faster Pussycat. Together they will ride up the coast stopping to see wild Orcas on the San Juan Islands and then across the border to Canada for some white water rafting.
And the best part of it all – Riki’s social media fans will tell Riki “WHERE TO GO!!”
Read more here: http://blog.lawtigers.com/law-tigers-americas-motorcycle-lawyers-sign-on-for-rikis-ride-2016/
— Audrey Nesbitt
Law Tigers
www.lawtigers.com
LEATHER AVAILABLE FROM THE BUCKLE GUY– Buckleguy.com is now a distributor for Wickett & Craig!
We are excited to team up with Wickett & Craig and become their newest leather distributor!
We are stocking W&C vegetable tanned English Bridle, Skirting, and Natural Tooling leathers in all available colors. We have 3/4oz, 8/10oz and 10/12oz in sides and straps. We are stocking grades #1 and #2 (Standard & Utility), which is the best quality leathers at the Tannery, meaning the least amount of imperfections on the leather!
What we are stocking:
English Bridle
All available colors
3/4oz, 8/10oz, 10/12oz
Skirting
All available colors
8/10oz, 10/12oz
Natural Tooling
Natural
8/10oz
Wickett & Craig Leathers are among the highest end vegetable tanned leathers in the world. Crafted in the USA, Wickett & Craig is known for quality, durability, and rich finishes. For more details and info please visit our website.
–The Buckleguy Team
www.buckleguy.com/
NEW ADVERTISER ON BIKERNET, SONS OF ARTHRITIS– How Bikers Celebrate Aging with the Sons of Arthritis.
One day, a couple’s 12-year-old son watched as his step-dad and his biker buddies, a group of middle-aged men, sped off on their motorcycles. The young man looked at his mother and said, “Instead of the Sons of Anarchy, they’re the Sons of Arthritis!” Little did he know his step-dad would run with this name and launch a highly successful small business that literally spans the globe.
Entrepreneurs Stan Dorak and his wife, Mary Thory, formally registered Sons of Arthritis, LLC in February 2014. But they had been doing business in some capacity since 2011 prior to adopting the LLC. The two run it entirely out of their home in The Woodlands, Texas, a suburb of Houston.
Sons of Arthritis sells a unique array of apparel that is sure to get a good laugh out of anyone. Thory and Dorak maintain an online store through which they sell t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, and a variety of accessories sporting the company’s logo and other comical phrases.
“Most of our customers are Baby Boomers in their 50s and 60s,” Dorak explains. “They really enjoy the self-deprecating humor attached to our products. Even though they are suffering with arthritis or have a hip replacement, they revel in the opportunity to poke fun at themselves and enjoy some camaraderie with others in their age group.”
Dorak and Thory are quite grateful for the advent of social media. Dorak came up with a t-shirt concept. They sold it to someone who posted a picture of it on Facebook, and it spread like wildfire on the Internet to some of the largest online biker communities. The two had soon sold hundreds of shirts in no time – without even having them screen-printed yet. The company now has distributors in the U.S. and Germany.
“People are starting their own Sons of Arthritis chapters all over the world,” he says. (Sons of Arthritis is not affiliated with any of these chapters, but they purchase all of their apparel through the company.)
The startup company has several “chapters” representing different lines of apparel – the Ibuprofen chapter, the Titanium chapter, the Hot Flash chapter, the Daughters of Arthritis line, and more.
Dorak believes it’s the connections among his customers that have really made the small business a big hit.
“Seeing people’s faces and making them smile and laugh is just great,” he says. “All of the feedback, comments, and testimonials we get really make Mary and I feel good inside.”
BONHAMS RETURS TO THE Quail Lodge & Golf Club– Carmel, CA
Now in the 19th year, Bonhams returns to Quail Lodge to present a curated selection of some of the world’s finest motorcars.
Impressive sell-through rates and many world auction records have been achieved here, including the most valuable Ferrari sold at auction. Our tremendously experienced and well-proven team would be honored to work with you.
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NEW HDMC MESSENGER BAG TOTES A LAPTOP AND PLENTY OF GEAR– Tote your gear on and off the bike with the new HDMC Messenger Bag Black/Silver (P/N 93300099 Black and Silver, $169.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories.
Designed to be a practical commuter and day bag, this sling bag features a padded shoulder strap with a cross-chest stabilizer strap that securely holds the bag steady on a rider’s back while on the road. The bag may also be secured to a sissy bar with a wide, adjustable hook-and-loop flap and quick release tabs.
The genuine canvas shell is trimmed with contrasting web straps, distressed metal buckles, bold stenciled HDMC graphics and a comfortable carrying handle. Ready to carry anything to office or class, the bag features an exterior newspaper pocket and a side pocket.
The water-resistant inner cavity features a padded laptop compartment that fits most 17-inch screens plus a padded tablet pocket, separate pockets to store cell phones, pens, glasses other small items, and a rubberized port for easy headphone connection. The bag dimensions are 19.0 inches wide x 3.5 inches deep x 13.5 inches tall.
Also available: HDMC Messenger Bag Brown/Tan (P/N 93300100, $169.95) and HDMC Messenger Bag Army Green (P/N 93300101, $169.95).
These and other Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories are available at more than 750 authorized retail locations in the United States and online.
BUELL NEWS– Shelina Moreda’s Amazing Race Adventure
It was with dismay we heard during the Isle of Man weekend that after Splitlath won the last eight rounds of the series with their EBR 1190, Yamaha had hired away Splitlath Racing’s rider Mark Aitchison for the Chinese Pan Delta Superbike series.
‘If you can’t beat ‘em, buy ‘em.’
With team members all supporting Mark Miller at the IOM and only two weeks before the next China Superbike weekend, what could possibly be the solution?
Splitlath Racing team owner John Dimbylow called EBR Motorcycles and said, “You know we are all about privateers, and our mechanic Tony Pogue knows Shelina Moreda well, and she is interested in riding. She just loves racing and is willing to take on this crazy adventure at the last minute.” He then told us that not only had Shelina not raced in China, but she also had never been on a liter type Superbike.
John said, “You know, the opposing team is laughing at putting us in this position, where they figure we have no way out. It is likely Mark will win, so let’s give the fans something positive to talk about instead. It’ll be a great story.”
We all agreed. “I completely identify with privateer riders, and especially ones brave enough to do something like this. Tell Shelina to enjoy the 1190 and that it is easy and forgiving to ride,” said Erik Buell. “I want her to have a fun weekend, and to have a great experience learning the bike and track.”
Shelina indeed quickly learned the track, and after practice came in saying, ‘I absolutely love this motorcycle, and the team.’ She qualified 12th, and when the green flag dropped for the first race on Saturday, she was able to get a strong start that put her in 8th in turn 1.
Shelina kept getting quicker, passing more riders experienced on the track, and avoiding a crash and at the checkered flag, the stunned crowd saw an American woman rider cross the finish line in 3rd place. Mark Aitchison had won, but his lap times were nearly two seconds per lap slower than his times on the EBR in prior races. Shelina and Splitlath had triumphed against incredible odds.
When Shelina stepped on the podium, the crowd of over 70,000 went absolutely wild. Everyone loves to see an individual step up to an incredible challenge and succeed, and this may be the sports story of the year in that regard.
On Sunday, Shelina was mobbed in the pits, and as the race grew near had to shut herself in the changing room for a few moments of peace.
The walk to the grid was a sea of cameras and fans, but as the race started Shelina’s focus was clear. Once again she had an explosive start driving from the 12th starting spot all the way to 5th place in turn one.
The race was real battle of rubbing and sliding in the intense heat, and at the end Shelina was 4th, just one spot off the podium, proving that Saturday was no fluke. Her lap times had continued to improve, and she was closer to the winner than in the first race. And at the end of the race, she was mobbed by fans who absolutely felt they had seen the greatest racing ever, and that is what racing is at the core… individuals stepping up to the ultimate challenge.
We are proud to have built the bike that the team and Shelina used to this success, but let there be no mistake, we build EBR motorcycles for the rider, with the goal of delivering bikes that allow our riders to get the most from their talents. This weekend, it was about Shelina, who proved both her incredibly adventuresome and brave spirit, but also her talent.
Splitlath Racing would like to thank their following sponsors:
IJS Global
GBracing
MotionPro
Zero Gravity
Impact Prowear
Metzeler
HEL
FusionMX
Engelbert Strauss Workwear
Parties interested in racing partnership opportunities with EBR Motorcycles should contact info@ebr.com.
HELMET LAW NEWS– Facts Instead of Fiction on Michigan’s Helmet Law Modification.
In recent weeks, many advocates of mandatory helmet laws have attacked Michigan’s ADULT CHOICE motorcycle helmet law passed in 2012. In these “reports” the claim is that 40% of riders in fatal crashes were not wearing helmets which means 60% of riders were wearing helmets. More riders died wearing a helmet than without.
The real problem is UNENDORSED MOTORCYCLE RIDERS.
Every year since 1989 (a total of 26 years) when Michigan started keeping track of this data, 40% OR MORE of the motorcycle riders did not have a motorcycle endorsement and, were thus, riding illegally. In 2013 and 2015 that number reached 57% or nearly 3 out of 5 riders involved in fatal accidents, according to Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP).
ABATE of Michigan President Vince Consiglio stated, “With the extended riding season and the outrageously high number of unlicensed riders, it is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. Why are motorcycle riders allowed to get insurance without an endorsement?”
Additional claims are taken out of context and show a lack of integrity in their reporting. The claim that there was a 23% increase in motorcycle fatalities from 2014 to 2015 is misleading since they do not state that 2014 had the lowest number of motorcycle fatalities in ten years while 2015 had the highest number. The helmet law faction claims “The very low figure in 2014 appears to be an anomaly.” Thus the truth, buried in their report is that 2015 was normal.
ABATE Statistician, Vince Piacenti, finds this “cherry-picking” of data to falsely represent motorcycle safety records to be unprofessional. He added, “Comparing a high year with a low year is not statistically valid.”
The objective of ABATE of Michigan has and will always be to promote motorcycle safety and car driver awareness programs in Michigan. Legislative Coordinator Jim Rhoades said, “ABATE has initiated and helped pass four separate bills in the last four years aimed at the issue of unendorsed riders and motorcycle safety and awareness. The helmet law question is an adult freedom issue.”
The insurance industry continually hammers motorcycle riders on Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) coverage, which ALL motorcycle riders are required to pay for. The fact is that motorcycle riders are NOT covered in a catastrophic accident unless the incident involves an auto or truck. There is no coverage in a single vehicle accident, if another motorcycle is involved, or if a cyclist hits a deer or other animals.
Motorcyclists represent approximately 5% of the catastrophic costs to the insurance industry while injured pedestrians and bicyclists use more than three times for medical costs and do not pay anything into the MCCA.
ABATE of Michigan, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rights and promoting the safe operating practices of all Michigan motorcyclists.
ABATE has partnered with public schools and private drivers schools to teach more than 80,000 new drivers about motorcycle awareness, using resources donated by ABATE members.
Vince Consiglio
President, ABATE of Michigan
(248) 672-0957
Jim Rhoades
Legislative Director, ABATE of Michigan
(734) 578-6144
NEW WORLD SERIES WILL KICK OFF IN STURGIS– This invitation only custom builder’s bike show will be held in conjunction with chosen events each year culminating in Sturgis.
We take 20 of the worlds best custom motorcycle builders & have them compete against each other for the largest prize purse in custom motorcycle show history during the final 3 day event.
There are no rules or guidelines & the bikes are judged by the builders themselves with
the help of qualified VIP judges.
This will be the most exciting motorcycle competition on the planet.
Proposed Events –
Preliminary Event – Sturgis USA August 2016
Satellite Event – Melbourne Australia November 2016
Satellite Event – Verona Italy January 2017
Satellite Event – London England February 2017
Satellite Event – Daytona USA March 2017
Satellite Event – Laconia USA June 2 017
Final Event – Sturgis USA August 2017
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY–
We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics,
but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics.
Reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman: “And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?” the reporter asked.
She simply replied, “No peer pressure.”
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT– What is the difference between mechanical engineers and civil engineers?
Mechanical engineers build weapons. Civil engineers build targets.
–Bob Clark
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5-BALL RACING BRINGS YOU THE BEST IN BIKER BOOKS—This one includes Crime, drugs, sex & random violence.
The life and dangerous times of a 1% Club President, Terry the Tramp – There’s crime, drugs, sex, random violence, death aplenty. The core subject of this book is freedom.
Some folks find their way to the bright white side of the tracks, but there’s a small percentage who run through the dark alleys of life. Even a smaller portion of those survive. Find out about Terry “the Tramp,” at http://5ballracinggarage.com/product/terry-the-tramp-book/
INTERMOT 2016: A powerful new concept with lots of innovative new features
New: INTERMOT customized, Area 4, Boulevard of Touring
The international customizing scene has been integrated into the event in a standalone show-within-a-show format under the name “INTERMOT customized”: a tailor-made presentation platform for the target group.
In Hall 10.1, in addition to the V2 custom scene, the new wave custom scene of café racers and modern adaptations will also be showcased. Exhibitors here include, for example, vehicle manufacturers BMW, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Triumph, Yamaha and also Boss Hoss, as well as Concept Store from Craftrad, Nolan and Rusty Pistons from the helmets and clothing product segment.
Among others, Custom Chrome Europe, Motorcycle Storehouse and Detlev Louis will be exhibiting parts and accessories for the customizing segment. Impressive conversions and concept bikes will be on display from WalzWerk Racing, Fred Kodlin, No Limit Custom and Hells Kitchen Choppers.
This new segment is of course supported by a host of creative, industry and sporting highlights, making it appealing to both the general public and the scene alike. The “customized stage” with expert talks, interviews and music will be the central element.
In the Garage Area, professionals will be working live on site on project bikes ensuring every step in the process is clearly explained and demonstrated. Tasks like changing the footrests, handlebars, headlights and indicators will be as expertly explained and performed as shaping and fitting a fuel tank. The area even includes a mobile spray booth.
In the Garage Area, visitors can watch over the shoulders of professionals while they go about their work, can enquire about tips and tricks and come away with valuable words of advice for their own projects.
In addition to the custom presentations in Hall 10.1, INTERMOT, together with Glemseck 101, is launching the “Essenza” competition: hot two-cylinder, two-wheeler conversions, reduced to the max, made up of only the barest of essential components, highlighting the unique characteristics of the respective brands. This is where the big-name motorcycle brands take on small custom-bike workshops, aiming to take a podium place in the 1/8-mile sprint and design competition.
Following an initial performance of the sprint at Glemseck 101, the final takes place at INTERMOT, along with the presentation of prizes to the winners. Online voting is open to the public for over a month, from the Glemseck festival up until INTERMOT, so that the community can use the time to decide which bike is the winner.
The audience at INTERMOT can experience the power of the Essenza bikes in person on Saturday 8 October 2016: with the legendary 1/8-mile sprints on the racing circuit. And on Sunday, the spectacular Sultans of Sprint will be highlighting their sprint power and the scene’s innovative energy.
Also taking place this year as a part of INTERMOT customized will be the AMD Championship of Custom Bike Building. It is here that the “who’s who” of customizers will be putting themselves before an international jury with their spectacular conversions. The world championship focuses mainly on the category of V2 customs, but also addresses the new custom scene with the category of café racers.
Rounding off INTERMOT customized will be the “Naked Bike” show, hosted by the trade magazine Roadster, also in Hall 10.1. This is where visitors will be able to have a close look at unclad motorcycles in a brand-independent presentation, sit on them and get a first feel for these motorcycles.
Boulevard of Touring
The “Boulevard of Touring“, which runs centrally along the northern section of the Boulevard at INTERMOT will bring the topics of touring and tourism even more to the fore. The Tourism Centre is located immediately adjacent, in the entrance area of Hall 8. Touring motorcycles parked in the themed areas invite visitors to sit on them and try them out.
Experts from the touring rider magazine Tourenfahrer will be providing information about the touring motorcycles on display and will be happy to offer ideas and suggestions for travel plans. On the Touring stage, an interesting around-the-clock programme of events will be on offer: accounts of exciting experiences and varying photo shows, as well as tips from experienced adventurers.
There is something for everyone in the Tourism Centre: advice from specialist travel operators and inspiring ideas from hotels in the major holiday regions for your next trip.
BRADENTON MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING ACTION– For complete event info click flyer above.
6pm to 11pm – June 23rd
Anyone can come out and run the ¼-mile dragstrip with their race car, street car, truck or motorcycle!
FACTORY LINKS STEPS UP– Factory Links provides all parts needed in a single package to create an at affordable kit that is convenient and priced right.
The goal is to offer the industry’s highest quality line of bearings, seals, and chassis link kits.
The most all-inclusive product line packaged in convenient kits. Quality design and construction to meet the roughest riding conditions.
Competitively priced with a Large inventory available for immediate delivery.
“A quality product, immediate availability, and a company that treats customers like gold are the three criteria that Pro Riders Marketing looks for in a client. Factory Link possesses all three, so we can enthusiastically push the brand world wide.” states Joe Distefano.
The mission is to be our customers’ best “parts partner”. Providing the most intelligent, quick, easy, and enjoyable replacement parts experience in the industry in our #1 goal, and should be our customer’s expectation with every transaction.
Our kits meet O.E.M. standards in terms of quality, durability, fit, form, and function. In some cases manufacturers may use caged needle bearings, whereas when technically possible, we provide Full Complement bearings.
This type of bearing can withstand much higher loads and shocks; it spread loads better, and therefore brings better handling. Our wheel bearings kits use a double-lip oil seal design where as the OEM may be a single-lip oil seal.
Simply stated, we upgrade the application when and where ever possible.
QUICK, BIKERNET GUN NUT ALERT– More Gun Control Votes Coming—Contact your U.S. Senators Immediately!
Your calls and emails are working, but our Second Amendment Rights are still under assault in the U.S. Congress!
Two anti-gun amendments failed yesterday in the U.S. Senate, but more anti-gun amendments are in the works and could be considered at any time, maybe as soon as today!
The anti-gunners in the Congress are continuing to blame you for the terrorist attack in Orlando – they continue to portray you and your firearm freedoms as the problem – we can’t let them win!
Let’s keep the pressure on – please call your U.S. Senators today and ask them to oppose any and all gun control and request they respect your right to defend yourself by passing national concealed carry reciprocity.
Since the Obama administration’s failed foreign policy won’t protect you from radical Islamic terrorists, it’s critical we pass national concealed carry reciprocity so the law-abiding can protect themselves.
Please contact your U.S. Senators immediately and let them know you oppose any new gun control and request they pass national concealed carry reciprocity legislation.
You can call your U.S. Senators at 202-224-3121 or click the “Take Action” on NRA site
BORN FREE THIS WEEKEND– Last year…photographer here is not Mike Lichter, or Markus Cuff. It’s Lauren. She stalked me everywhere, couldn’t get rid of her. I shooed her away– I can’t stand gals who shoot Canon!
–Markus Cuff
Officially Certified Bikernet Feature Photographer
Also certified for Cycle Source, American Iron, the HORSE, and Easyriders. Amazing!
Can we get more of Britt? She had a few shoots on Bikerpics by Jack. Would love to see those back up in here.
— Jay
Philly, PA
I will definitely work on it, on her, but is she Britt, or Amber. She looks a lot like Livia. Oh hell I reached out to Jack, but he was out of town with…?
–Bandit
ADVENTURE TOURING REPORT–
Epic Nomad are proud to announce, a new adventure from the team behind the hugely successful Out of Naija motorcycle expedition.
After conquering the Arctic on their last trek, this spring our team of intrepid riders will take on some of the most formidable and breathtaking roads in America. Travelling to such sites as The Grand Canyon, Big Sur and the Colorado Rockies, it promises to be an adventure big on scale, beauty and drama.
The team for this challenge is a blend of seasoned veteran adventurers and larger than life personalities from around the motorcycling world.
Toyin Adebola is a businessman, gospel singer and confirmed motorcycle fanatic. His past endeavors have seen him face treacherous riding conditions across Africa and Europe, but this will be his first time riding in the United States.
Rohit Nandal’s love of travel and adventure, stem from his years of service in the Indian Military. Now a leading figure in the manufacturing industry, Rohit can’t wait to get back in the saddle.
Carl Reese is a Guinness Book and Multiple Transcontinental record holder. Having last year broken the record for the fastest crossing of the USA in an electric vehicle, Carl will be facing an altogether different set of challenges on this expedition.
T.G “Woody” Witte is the owner and founder of the world famous “Woody’s Wheel Works”. Utilizing skills learnt during his time with the Marine Corps aviation, Woody invented the superlaced motorcycle wheel and now spends most of his time working on enabling technologies.
Brad Barker is a true adventurer. With his award winning team of journalists and videographers he will be filming this journey. With sixteen documentaries under his belt, Brad brings extensive television story experience, his “The Ride Of My Life” series and was chosen as one of the “Best of the Web” and featured on the nationally syndicated TV show Right This Minute.
For interviews and general media inquiries, please contact Jana Collins jana@jonesomalley.com / 818-762-8353 / http://www.jonesomalley.com
Great story, the bike is killer and the guy has his is priorities right.
Thank you for putting it up on Bikernet.
Anson
Houma, LA
FIRST VEGAS BIKEFEST GIVEAWAY BIKE ANNOUNCED– If you missed our live Facebook stream last Thursday from Red Rock Harley-Davidson, here in Las Vegas…no worries. We are happy to announce the first of the four bikes we are giving away is a brand new 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500.
To see the video of the unveiling and to find out more about this bike click below. Be sure to continue following us for the announcement of the other three giveaway bikes.
*Must be registered to be eligible to win. Must be present to win.
PLUS: the Vegas team will hang around Born Free this weekend. You can entire to win prizes including passes to the 2016 Vegas Bike Fest.
STRANGEST WHEEL OF THE WEEK–
The Patent Pending GeoOrbital wheel is a evolution of the Orbital wheel (the wheels on the TRON Motorcycles). The GeoOrbital wheel contains an entire powertrain (motor, battery, electronics) inside the wheel itself.
The GeoOrbital wheel takes under 60 seconds and no tools to install and is virtually indestructible. Everything needed to power your bike is included in the wheel!
The GeoOrbital wheel is compatible with nearly every bicycle, We have tested it on hundreds of bikes of all different styles from all different eras. The wheel comes in 2 sizes to work with 26 inch, 28 inch, 29 inch and 700C size bikes. If your bike has a 26in, or 700c (also compatible with 28in and 29in) front wheel and uses rim brakes. The GeoOrbital wheel fits!
The GeoOrbital wheel is by far the easiest way to add electric power to your bike. It simply replaces your bike’s front wheel and contains everything you need to make your bike electric in one compact and efficient package. The only thing that isn’t in the wheel itself is a simple thumb activated throttle, which is easily clipped onto your handlebar. The entire installation can be done by hand (no tools needed) and takes under a minute.
Sometimes you just need the speed. Whether you need to accelerate faster than cars at an intersection or just want to get home after work, our class leading 500W Brushless DC motor will get you to 20 miles per hour in just 6 seconds and you can always pedal to go faster.
We use the highest quality Panasonic 36V Removable/Upgradable Lithium-Ion battery with a pedal assisted range of up to 50 miles per-battery (up to 32 mile range for the 26 inch wheel ). With little to no pedaling you will go about 20 miles on a single battery (12 miles for the 26 inch wheel). The more you choose to pedal the more range you can expect, and you can always take a spare battery with you for longer rides.
*State and city rules might vary.
WANT TO READ SOME STRANGE SHIT— It’s Chapter 23 of Derrel’s saga, BORDERLAND BIKER. Hang on. We rode the rest of the night putting mile after mile between us and the town of Oakley.
The longer I was on the Raider the more I remembered its particulars; in particular the particulars surrounding its six foot wheelbase and extended rake. When I say extended rake I mean extended relative to the rake of the Suzuki M109 and Larry’s Victory Vegas 8-Ball. Larry’s 8-Ball with its lighter weight and shorter wheelbase was definitely more at home through tight corners while the Raider had the edge in comfort and with those big high speed sweepers.
And the M109…well the M109, like the Yamaha Road Warrior with its R1 front end, was one of the elite that would always command a place for all round handling and brute power. To compare them was expected; however to expect one bike to be like the other would be like expecting different restaurants to have the same menu… Hang on!
FLAT OUT VEST FROM 5-BALL RACING LEATHERS– The Leatherman of Vests.
The 5-Ball Leather’s Flat Out Vest is the Leatherman multi-tool of vests. It’s clean with a no-flap neru collar. The Flat Out Vest features (7) pockets including clean, hidden side pockets and two deep gun pockets on the inside for guns, glasses, cameras or tools. This vest is perfect for patches with no extra flaps or junk.
The Flat Out Vest was designed by Keith “Bandit” Ball and Bob Kay. They created a vest for storage and good look.
Details at: http://5ballracinggarage.com/product/flat-out-vest/
STAN SNODGRASS? WHEELCHAIR TRIKE
For those of you that don’t know we lost this wonderful guy in a motor cycle accident. He will always be loved and never forgotten
–Chris
Apple valley, CA
JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK– No. 5519 Motorcycle Lift Tool and Lubricant Tray
Motorcycle lifts are typically just big enough to hold the bike and get it up to a convenient level to perform service.
There is little space to keep tools, parts, fluids, chemicals, and sealants organized. Even with a rollaway tool box, the limited area on the lift base can become cluttered and disorganized.
This durable powdercoated steel lift tray can keep parts and tools separated along with other necessary items. This tray can easily be installed by simply drilling two 7/16” holes at the edge of your lift.
Once the holes are drilled, the tray is conveniently removable so tools and lubricants can be brought back and forth to your workbench.
Note, by drilling more than one set of holes, the tray can be used in multiple locations.
For use on Handy brand lifts and most other bike lifts with a 4-inch edge.
JIMS No. 5519 has a suggested retail price of $90.00, features JIMS lifetime warranty, and is made in the USA.
For more information, contact sales@jimsusa.com, visit www.jimsusa.com
–Clark
UNCLE MONKEY ON THE OPEN ROAD–
The roar of a fire has drowned out the thunder of the day. Miles across rolling countryside. Interstate forsaken for solitary county highways are memory now. Cold beer by the warmth of a fire awaits. A flat rock serves as frying pan with a river trout lured in by a safety pin on a shoelace cozy up to the edge.
The roar subdues to crackling wood and popping sparks as a sizzle comes from tonight’s meal. Belly laughs roll from lips about bumble bees up sleeves, a sparrow off a mirror – its anatomy now part of your beard.
There is a hitch in a step from that pothole that leapt in front. You poke at the trout with your empty beer can before tossing it into the fire for a fresh one.
Johnny is rolling in now. You can pick the sound of a Shovelhead out of the crowd of TwinCams. He steps a little too close to the fire in his Glad Bag rain suit. He curses the rain cloud that engulfed him all day as he tosses it into the fire. A swig from a bottle of Jack.
He sneers that it was worth it because the little hard body on the Sportster he was chasing all day invited him back to her tent for the night. Buddha offers up a skin of wine for them to warm up with. You curse over laughter as you pat out the flame on your trout. The other side is still good. RG passes you a tin plate from his gear. You brag about it being not bad (even though it tastes like shit.)
They know you’re lying but let it pass today. Fuel for another day, for another fire.
Fireflies hang in the air as crickets call for lovers. Buddha passes out big fat cigars from his saddlebag. You pull it under your nose drawing in the fragrance. Only the finest. You spit the end into the fire and lean into Buddha’s Zippo.
You catch Garry, the new guy, out of the corner of your eye. Buddha does too and offers Cigars 101 to the night. No one else notices, some admit their errors. You reposition the wood stump behind your back. There? No just a little more. There. That’s the spot.
The fires are glowing embers now. Though the trees you look up into the starry sky. RG spouts off about Area 51, little grey men and reptile overlords.
Sparks dance into the sky as Buddha tosses a couple sticks on the fire. Johnny and the girl murmur away in the distance until a bagger and Seger softly blanket their sound. Your cigar has burnt out. You thank Buddha and tuck the rest away for another time. RG philosophies between drags on the joint he forgets to pass around as Buddha eggs him on with false flags and controlled demolition. Gary tosses a firecracker into the fire putting out the storm.
Your last beer is warm so you hike down to the stream to cool it off. The bubbling water flows into the night. Sara, the redhead from two sites over, slips out of the darkness. A bit of pleasant small talk. She offers you a beer, which you accept seeing yours has washed away now. She smiles a subtle smile, a devilish little smile before turning back towards her tent. You watch her shape move in the moonlight.
You gulp down the beer tossing it to the side before following her into the darkness.
-bad Uncle Monkey
NEW FROM MEN’S CARGO– Saving your butt, one rider at a time.
As the tag line says, “Drayko is the future of casual motorcycle protection.”
One of the most popular and functional selections in the line are the Men’s Cargo Style Jeans. Easy to wear, comfortable, stylish, safety riding gear. You ride safe and look good doing it.
Two large cargo pockets on the leg (fastened with Velcro)
Two large rear pockets
Personal storage is not a problem.
Cell phones, wallets, or whatever you need to carry on your person are close for your personal security.
With comfort by design, the Cargo Jeans have a high waist and loose legs to fit over riding boots. The combination keeps the wind from getting into the unwanted areas while riding.
Designed for the modern rider, and engineered with revolutionary fiber technology, Drayko delivers the ultimate combination of protection and style.
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!
Drayko is distributed by Western Power Sports and HardDrive, making the access and availability within one days shipping time to most U.S. motorcycle dealers.
Drayko’s protective lining is the world’s best.
HANG ON! We’ve got shit flying at us from all fronts. I need to perform several more tests on the factory racer.
We’re still working on a raft of Bikernet changes, but some of them are already working.
Just as soon as we complete a couple more modifications we can send out a press release pounding our chest about 20 years and all the changes we’ve made.
We have a killer story coming to you from Mike Lichter about a group of women riders. And I’m wrapping up the Saddlemen seat tech with builder El Waggs.
We never stop and have the sign to prove it.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
