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Hey,
This is a week for planning. We are scrambling in many directions, but we always need plan B. We will tear into the 1928 Shovelhead this weekend and see if we can make it Sturgis run ready.
I need a backup for my Sturgis ride. Because of Born Free, my Panhead engine rebuild is slow going.
The factory Racer is running, but may need some fucking with. We are going to make it more rideable with some more Paughco Vintage components.
The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown and BorntoRide.com, Sturgis Museum.
–from Sam Burns
BOBBER DEAL OF THE WEEK– I am selling my xs650. Please share with whoever would benefit from this motorcycle. It is very nice. Right now email is the best way to contact me.
‘83 yamaha xs650 tons of custom work. New seat, Craig Fraser painted xs650 tank with new petcocks and gas cap, new battery, 42mm Mikuni carbs freshly cleaned, boyer electronic ignition.
Needs a new boyer ignitor box or coil, and front tire. Mike’s XS has the parts. It will run fine once installed. Clear title $2500 Cash only.
–Adam Croft
croftleather@gmail.com
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Last Call!! We REALLY Mean It This Time!!
Your MMA’s 2017 Harley-Davidson Bike Raffle and Celebration!
HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR Massachusetts Motorcycle Association
2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE RAFFLE TICKETS YET?
Can you believe it? The 2017 Celebration and drawing is NEXT WEEKEND!
All remaining tickets from our districts have been returned to our Raffle Ticket volunteer and only about 50 raffle tickets are still available!
Because we need to account for every ticket, we will only accept online orders for the next 7 days!
Order your ticket ONLINE before Midnight, July 12, 2017, or before they sell out, and we will guarantee your entry in the drawing! Even if your copy of the ticket does not arrive before the drawing, we will have your entry!
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide in Custom Velocity Red Sunglo paint is looking for its new owner! For a listing of all options on the bike see the flyer below. On July 15th, 2017, one lucky winning ticket will be drawn!
As always, tickets are $20 and strictly limited to 2500 — they will be sold up until the drawing at the event, or until they’re gone! 3 of the past 5 years have SOLD OUT!
Order yours online today! Click here or visit www.MassMotorcycle.org — but don’t delay! Using your credit card via our secure server is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you receive the tickets that you want.
At this point, we can no longer accept mail orders – all orders must be purchased online with a credit-card or in person. Tickets purchased online using a credit card will be immediately entered into the drawing and the purchaser’s portion of the ticket will be postmarked prior to the event. Orders not accompanied by payment will be automatically cancelled.
Why not join us at the FREE Annual Raffle Bike Party at the Upper Deck on Salisbury Beach? Saturday, July 15th looks to be a great time with live music. Spend the weekend or just the day with us! Enjoy the beach, ride the coastline, and join us for the drawing! We’d love to have the lucky winner in the crowd, so come on down and join us for the festivities!
There will be live music on the boardwalk Friday evening. On Saturday, the Street Glide will be on display all day, and at 6 PM the events start to really kick in! The drawing will be followed by Fireworks over the water at around 10:15 PM and live music until closing!
Come Join Us! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Get your ticket today — you do NOT need to be present to win! Information about the raffle bike and the celebration is also available by visiting the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association’s Facebook page: http://www.MassMotorcycle.org.
Last Call!! We REALLY Mean It This Time!!
Your MMA’s 2017 Harley-Davidson Bike Raffle and Celebration!
HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR Massachusetts Motorcycle Association
2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE RAFFLE TICKETS YET?
Can you believe it? The 2017 Celebration and drawing is NEXT WEEKEND!
All remaining tickets from our districts have been returned to our Raffle Ticket volunteer and only about 50 raffle tickets are still available!
Because we need to account for every ticket, we will only accept online orders for the next 7 days!
Order your ticket ONLINE before Midnight, July 12, 2017, or before they sell out, and we will guarantee your entry in the drawing! Even if your copy of the ticket does not arrive before the drawing, we will have your entry!
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide in Custom Velocity Red Sunglo paint is looking for its new owner! For a listing of all options on the bike see the flyer below. On July 15th, 2017, one lucky winning ticket will be drawn!
As always, tickets are $20 and strictly limited to 2500 — they will be sold up until the drawing at the event, or until they’re gone! 3 of the past 5 years have SOLD OUT!
Order yours online today! Click here or visit www.MassMotorcycle.org — but don’t delay! Using your credit card via our secure server is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you receive the tickets that you want.
At this point, we can no longer accept mail orders – all orders must be purchased online with a credit-card or in person. Tickets purchased online using a credit card will be immediately entered into the drawing and the purchaser’s portion of the ticket will be postmarked prior to the event. Orders not accompanied by payment will be automatically cancelled.
Why not join us at the FREE Annual Raffle Bike Party at the Upper Deck on Salisbury Beach? Saturday, July 15th looks to be a great time with live music. Spend the weekend or just the day with us! Enjoy the beach, ride the coastline, and join us for the drawing! We’d love to have the lucky winner in the crowd, so come on down and join us for the festivities!
There will be live music on the boardwalk Friday evening. On Saturday, the Street Glide will be on display all day, and at 6 PM the events start to really kick in! The drawing will be followed by Fireworks over the water at around 10:15 PM and live music until closing!
FEATURE COMING FROM FELICIA MORGAN– I have a guy who says he knows you, Thomas Kelly from Performance Specialties in Kingman, AZ, who has a couple of remarkable bikes with interesting stories and thought you might be interested.
The Buellster that he built for a customer (yes, a Buell and a Sportster) and an FXR super gasser that’s his personal bike. Here’s a couple of snaps.
There’s a third bike..a Sporty, that he’s built for a friend who had a heart transplant. After 27years of sitting in crates, it was quite the endeavor since it included sifting through to figure out which unlabeled parts were Sporty and which were Honda.
The shop is amazingly immaculate. I’m telling ya, you could eat off the floor. No exaggeration.
Anyway, I’ve got a little break here so I’ll get it together.
–Felicia Morgan
STEVE CURRAN, THE SEATTLE MASTER’S RIDES– I found a few pics of some of my other favorite bikes through the years.
–Steve Curran
stevecurrankarate.com/
UNCLE MONKEY ON MOTORCYCLE PURCHASING– Sorry no test pilots. The phrase sent the man into frenzy about never buying a bike without riding it, that I was an asshole.
I wasn’t surprised when he was a no show the next day when he said he would come to look at the bike. I wasn’t surprised. After years of buying and selling bikes I knew he would be a no show when I said the words and he exploded. Right now he is telling his friends how he almost bought Uncle Monkey’s show bike Snow White. How he had the money and was already to buy but I had blown the deal.
The truth is he never intended to buy the bike. He just wanted a story to tell when he went to the local bar – a story about the one that got away. It is nothing more than a fishing story for his buddies. They will laugh in disbelief, buy him a beer, slap him on the back and tell him what a good guy he is.
He gets to be the hero for the night. He’ll have bragging rights for years to come. Just like when him and Billy Lane hung out for all of Sturgis in 2013.
You see I cannot remember selling a bike where the buyer didn’t take it for at least some sort of a ride. Bikes are easily stolen, easily dropped, easily ran into something when the bike turns out to be way more than they expected.
When I tell someone no test pilots they understand those reasons – the serious buyers still want to come to see the bike. After a little haggling and we both know whether the bike is going to be the right one for the person we can talk about a test ride.
So now you know when your buddy shows up talking about not buying a bike because the owner didn’t allow test rides you can call his bullshit that he never intended to buy it in the first place.
-bad Uncle Monkey
The Uncle is right. In most cases I will never ask to test ride a bike for all of those reasons. I can sit on it, listen to it run, etc. But I don’t want to ride it until it’s mine.–Bandit
SPECTRO Oils is Now the Official Oil of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Campground–
Spectro Oils of America is proud to announce a partnership with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip to be the official oil of the venue.
“We couldn’t be more excited to work with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip” said Alex Josefson, President of Spectro Oils. “They run an amazing operation at the highest level and have many exciting events including legendary concerts, rides, races, contests and more. The experience at the Buffalo Chip is unlike any in the world.”
As part of the partnership Spectro Oils will have a large booth in the vendor area that will be staffed with oil experts able to answer any questions you have about oils.
Oil changes will also be available at the newly built Sturgis Rider Superstore at the Buffalo Chip. Talking on the partnership, Buffalo Chip Owner Rod Woodruff said “Spectro Oils is the go-to name in motorcycle oils. We are all about motorcycles and we chose to partner with the best. They value quality and appreciate the highest level of performance as do we.”
The Sturgis Rider Superstore at the Buffalo Chip will be offering a wide variety of oil change options for you to make sure your motorcycle is protected and running at peak performance while visiting Sturgis.
Spectro Heavy Duty 20w50 Engine Oil will be available in Petroleum, Semi-Synthetic, and Full Synthetic options. Combine that with Spectro Oils award winning 6-Speed Transmission Oil, and Primary Chaincase Oil for a full fluid change to see (and feel) what makes Spectro Oils The Best Oil On Planet Earth!
NEW 5-BALL RACING PRODUCT FROM THE TEAM AT TWO-BIT— We now have two special-designed and laser-etched into billet aluminum. They will be available in our shop tomorrow for $149.95.
If you want a special run with your logo feel free to reach out to Justin at Two-Bit Choppers.
REVIVAL INTERVIEWS CRAIG RODSMITH– We sat down with our friend Craig Rodsmith to talk to him about his Moto Guzzi Dustbin and how he started building motorcycles.
Check out our first 2017 HANDBUILT SHOW INTERVIEW here.
HARLEY to bid for Ducati?
Respected London based business news specialist Reuters has thrown a giant rock into our pond with a June report that Harley-Davidson is actively mulling a bid to buy Italian sportsbike specialist Ducati.
Under the headline “Harley-Davidson enters race to buy Italian rival Ducati” the report, by Pamela Barbaglia, for Reuters London, said that “U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson is lining up a takeover bid for Italian rival Ducati, in a deal that could be worth up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.67 billion), sources told Reuters” – those sources are also reporting that Harley has indeed decided to explore their options, “with investment banker Goldman Sachs hired to work on the deal.”
Tentative bids are expected during July.
Barbaglia goes on to say that “Ducati was on the wish list of private equity funds KKR (themselves no strangers to rumors connecting them with plans to buy Harley), Bain Capital and Permira, which are all working on the deal – said the sources, who declined to be identified as the process is private.”
“Goldman Sachs hired for deal that may cost 15 times Ducati’s EBITDA”
The only response that the report quotes is one in an e-mail from a spokesman for VW group’s works council: “Ducati is a jewel, the sale of which is not supported by the labor representatives on Volkswagen’s supervisory board” adding that “Harley-Davidson is miles behind Ducati in technology terms.” Volkswagen’s powerful labor unions control half the seats on the carmaker’s 20-strong supervisory board.
VAG have retained investment boutique Evercore, who are known to have sent out information packages to a number of potential suitors including Ducati’s previous owner Investindustrial, who took a stake in Ducati before the financial crisis, subsequently taking control of the business before selling it to Audi in 2012. The report says that Investindustrial is now looking to compete with heavyweight private equity firms and large industry players to regain control.
Barbaglia says that Volkswagen, Audi, Harley-Davidson, KKR and Bain Capital declined to comment and that Bajaj, Investindustrial and Permira were not immediately available at the time the report was published.
Ducati last year reported revenues of 593 million euros (approximately $677m). Barbaglia’s sources are reported to have said that Volkswagen hopes to raise between 1.4 billion and 1.5 billion euros (up to $1.7Bn) from the sale of Ducati, valuing it at 14-15 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of about 100 million euros. The German car maker wants a valuation that reflects trading multiples of similar trophy assets in the automotive industry, such as Italian car maker Ferrari, which trades at almost 30 times its forward earnings.
Indian motorcycle firm Hero MotoCorp (the company that bought a $25m/49.4 percent stake in Erik Buell Racing in 2013) and its rival TVS Motor Company are said to have also initially expressed interest in Ducati, but were put off by its price tag and decided to walk away, and others, such as BMW, Honda and Suzuki, who were also scared off.
–Posted by DealerWorld
Awesome article and can’t wait to see the finished product. I’m excited to hear how he likes the Love Jugs, as I am contemplating a pair as well. Great to hear about him sticking with the broken machine instead of whipping out his credit like a new dong at the red light district. Kid’s got heart! Again, can’t wait to see the final product.Curious to see what’s up with the orange swingers….did he repaint the whole frame or just that piece? Just bad ass!
— Johnny
Humble, TX
Watch for the second chapter tomorrow in the tech department with the Barnett Clutch Install.—Bandit
NEW FROM METALSPORT WHEELS– The 34” wheel and tire ARE HERE.
Wheel is a billet 3-D wheel, machined from start to finish here at Metalsport Inc.
Styles available are Don Juan Torque, The whip, The 15-spoke and The Corleone.
Finishes available are Chrome, All Black anodized and Polished
Matching Rotors are available 11.5, 11.8, and 13” with 18” coming soon
The tire is a Metalsport exclusive manufactured by Vee Rubber it is a 140/40/34
This Wheel and Tire combo will be ready for shipping by the end of March,
We are now taking deposits.
Greg Hirst REMEMBERED– Hundreds of riders met to pay tribute
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Australia’s motorcycle community has mourned the sudden loss of one of its most passionate advocates and motorcycling enthusiasts.
Greg Hirst, 64, died on June 6 following surgery complications, surrounded by his family.
Hundreds of riders met in Prospect on Monday for a funeral processional ride along the M4 to Penrith in honour of Mr Hirst.
Motorcycle riding, Christianity and homelessness were causes close to Mr Hirst’s heart as a Brotherhood Christian motorcycle club member and Parramatta Street Youth Project chairman.
He was instrumental in organizing the long running Bikers Australia Blanket Run from Penrith to Parramatta every August to coincide with the start of Homeless Persons Week. He also encouraged schools to run blanket and food drives for the homeless.
Mr Hirst was also the executive producer and co-presenter of television documentary series Temporary Australians, which aimed to show a different side of the motorcycling fraternity.
“Not all motorcyclists are about tattoos and outlaw bike clubs,” Mr Hirst told the Sun newspaper in 2015.
“They’re people who have a passion for riding and we let them tell their stories.”
Mr Hirst is survived by his wife of 37 years Colleen and six children.
–Doc Robinson
Tech Editor
Heavy Duty Magazine
INDIAN Motorcycle & Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis have announced “Hero’s Ride of a Lifetime” selectees, Corporal Joshua Stein, U.S. Army (Ret.) and Corporal Neil Frustaglio, U.S. Marines (Ret.), for the third annual motorcycle therapy adventure.
The two post-9/11 veteran heroes were chosen from over 50 total entries in a nomination program that called upon friends and family members to submit deserving veterans for an once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle therapy adventure. The best friends and above the knee bi-lateral amputees will trade off piloting an Indian Scout Avenger Sidecar from Los Angeles to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Below we’ve included a full bank of media assets including images and short videos on Josh and Neil. We thought this story would be compelling for your audience and we hope you’re able to share it with them.
Thanks, and let us know if you have any questions on the announcement, media assets and/or if you’d like to interview a member of Indian Motorcycle or VCR.
Indian Motorcycle & Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis Welcomes ‘Hero’s Ride of a Lifetime’ Selectees to Third Annual Motorcycle Therapy Adventure
Best Friends and Above the Knee Bi-Lateral Amputees to Trade off Piloting an Indian Scout Avenger Sidecar from Los Angeles to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Primary sponsors of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis include Indian Motorcycle and Champion Sidecars & Trikes, with additional sponsorship and support provided by Monster Energy Drink, Bates Footwear, Cycle Gear, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Avon Tyres, and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
To follow the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis, support our veterans, donate and hear their stories, visit IndianMotorcycle.com/en-us/veterans-ride and VeteransCharityRide.org.
–Zach Kadletz
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THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS STILL OPEN–
A delightful angelic little boy was waiting for his mother outside the ladies room of the gas station.
As he stood there, he was approached by a man who asked, “Sonny, can you tell me where the Post Office is?”
The little boy replied, “Sure! Just go straight down this street two blocks and turn to your right. It’s on the left.”
The man thanked the boy kindly, complimented him on how bright he was and said, “I’m the new pastor in town. If you and your mommy come to church on Sunday,
I’ll show you how to get to Heaven.”
The little boy replied with a chuckle; “You’re shitting me, right? You can’t even find the Post Office.”
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Happy To Contend on Southwick’s Sandy Circuit– The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki riders will face a different kind of soil this weekend as the series heads to the sandy circuit of The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts. As the series moves over the halfway hump into Round 7, the sand is a welcomed change as Austin Forkner, Joey Savatgy, Adam Cianciarulo and Justin Hill focus on capturing top 10 finishes this weekend.
Forkner’s ride last weekend in RedBud didn’t match his overall result as he had to overcome a Moto 2 opening turn crash not of his own fault and ride from dead last to 14th. He’s eager to stay out of trouble this weekend and enjoy some time back up on the podium. Last year, Forkner celebrated his very first professional overall podium at “The Wick” and is ready to do it again.
“Last weekend was a tough one because I felt good enough to be back up on the podium,” said Forkner. “I’m looking forward to changing it up this weekend with the sand track. I have good memories from Southwick and hoping that will help me out when I need it this weekend.”
As the second half of the series gets underway, Savatgy is hoping that Southwick can be the race where he steps back onto the podium. He scored a top 10 there last year and is determined to better that result.
“I’ve needed something to get me back into the groove I was in during the opening rounds and I think that the terrain change of Southwick could be helpful,” said Savatgy. “It’s an interesting track that will hopefully level the playing field a little bit.”
There’s no better motivation than wanting to bounce back and Cianciarulo knows he’s capable of better results at Southwick. The Floridian is no stranger to sand tracks and is looking to take advantage of his comfort this weekend on The Wick 338’s circuit.
“I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m a sand rider, but it’s nice to be familiar with a certain type of dirt,” said Cianciarulo. “For some people, the sand really freaks them out and I don’t think that’s me. It would be nice to get a good start and be able to battle up front for the lead. I wasn’t able to do that last weekend and I’m ready to be back up there.”
Hill rode better than his results showed last weekend at RedBud and while he hasn’t ridden the Southwick track in awhile, it’s coming at the perfect time to help the momentum swing his way. Even if rain hits the area in the morning as forecasted, the Pacific Northwest rider won’t be bothered by it.
“I felt better last weekend and I think this weekend could be a good one for me,” said Hill. “It would be great to prove that I am capable of running in the top 10, but I’ll need to make sure my starts keep me out of trouble.”
The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki fans are able to get autographs from riders on Saturday morning at the Monster Energy Kawasaki semi. To watch the motos, the NBC Sports Gold pass can be purchased for nonstop coverage. The first 250 Class will be LIVE on MavTV at 1 p.m. ET, while Moto 2 will be delayed until Sunday, July 9 on NBC Sports at 12:30 p.m. ET.
To find out more about Pro Circuit products, visit www.procircuit.com. Don’t forget to follow the Pro Circuit race team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the handle @pcraceteam.
–Camilla Consonni
camilla@procircuit.com
Yamaha Previews bLU cRU Road Racing– And Fan Activities Scheduled For Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca This Weekend
This weekend, the Yamaha bLU cRU road racing teams will be on the world stage as they join the stars of World Superbike in Monterey, CA.
Round 6 of the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship gets under way Friday morning on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s 2.238-mile, 11-turn road course, which features the famous “Corkscrew” left/right downhill combination turn.
Monster Energy/Yamalube/Yamaha Factory Racing: Beaubier & Hayes
Two-time and defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier is currently in third place in the 2017 points standings after a weekend in Utah that he’d just as soon forget. He’s looking to return to form this weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, a track that he holds near and dear to his heart.
“Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is my favorite weekend of the year,” Cameron said. “It’s close to home for me, and it’s great to be able to share the pits with the World Superbike guys. We’re looking to turn things around after a difficult weekend in Utah. My team and I are ready for redemption.”
Four-time AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes currently sits fourth in the points standings, and he is returning to a track where he notched a win last year.
“Last year, I had two solid races and one win at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca aboard my Yamaha Factory YZF-R1 Superbike,” commented Josh. “I’m hoping to continue that trend this year. With us racing alongside World Superbike, it’s always a great event. We get a large crowd of enthusiastic fans there, and I’m ready to put on a good show for them!”
Monster Energy/Yamalube/Yamaha Extended Service/Graves/Yamaha: Gerloff & Beach
In MotoAmerica Supersport, things couldn’t get much closer between teammates Garrett Gerloff and JD Beach, as 2015 Supersport Champion JD has a one-point lead over defending Supersport Champion Garrett. Each rider will be trying to distance himself from the other as they go for the pole and the win aboard their 2016 Yamaha YZF-R6 machines in Saturday’s qualifying and Sunday’s race.
“Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a really famous and epic racetrack,” Garrett said. “It’s challenging and hard to conquer, but it’s also a track that is really satisfying to do well on. I’ve really enjoyed racing there, and I couldn’t be more excited to go back and rip around the hills of Monterey! And, with World Superbike there, I really want to show the world what I can do. I have some more tools in my bag this year than in the past, and I really think that’s going to help my cause this weekend.”
JD commented. “Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a round that I look forward to every year. It’s been a track that I’ve had kind of a love/hate relationship with, but my new 2017 R6 should work well there. I’m looking forward to racing as part of the World Superbike show and having a chance to see all the awesome West Coast fans.”
Supersport Qualifying is Saturday at 5:25 PM PST, and the Supersport Race will go green on Sunday at 11:10 AM PST.
Meet The Yamaha bLU cRU Road Racers
All your favorite Yamaha U.S. bLU cRU road racers will be available for autographs at their Team Transporters in the MotoAmerica Paddock on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 1:15 to 1:45 PM each day. Cameron and Josh from Monster Energy/Yamalube/Yamaha Factory Racing, Garrett and JD from Monster Energy/Yamalube/Y.E.S./Graves/Yamaha, and the other bLU cRU riders will all be on hand, along with the Monster Energy and Y.E.S. Umbrella Girls.
See The 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6, Plus The 2018 Star Venture, 2018 YZ450F, And More
The Yamaha Display will be open on Friday, July 7, through Sunday, July 9, from 8 AM to 5 PM, and three of Yamaha’s newest motorcycles will be showcased: the refined, redesigned, and remarkable 2017 YZF-R6, the all-new 2018 Star Venture transcontinental touring motorcycle, and the all-new 2018 YZ450F with electric start, exclusive smartphone-app power tuner, new engine, new frame, new slim styling, and revised settings to the already industry-best suspension.
Take A Ride On A 2017 Yamaha Motorcycle
To demo a 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3, YZF-R6, FZ-09, or YZF-R1S, go to the Yamaha Display on Friday, July 7, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM; Saturday, July 8, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM; or Sunday, July 9, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. You must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid motorcycle license (permits are not allowed), a DOT-approved helmet, long pants, enclosed shoes, a shirt, and eye protection. To ride the YZF-R1S, you also must be at least 25 years of age.
Enter For A Chance To Win A Customized “Urban Ops” Yamaha YZF-R1S
In a random drawing from all entries received in the “Yamaha R1S Urban Ops Sweepstakes,” Yamaha will select one winner who will receive a one-of-a-kind 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1S that has been tricked out with a complete assortment of Genuine Yamaha Accessories, select aftermarket upgrades, special graphics, and custom lighting. See the bike in person this weekend at the Yamaha Display.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. For official Sweepstakes rules, and to enter online, please visit: http://yamaha.us/fR1sUrbOps
Enter To Win A 2017 Yamaha YZ250F Or YZF-R3 In Yamalube 50th Anniversary Graphics!
Look for the Yamalube Umbrella Girls at the Yamaha Display, and ask them to enter your name in the Yamalube 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes.
• FIRST PRIZE: 2017 Yamaha YZ250F decked out in Yamalube 50th Anniversary vintage graphics and GYTR accessories
• SECOND PRIZE: 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 in Yamalube 50th Anniversary vintage livery and equipped with GYTR accessories
• WEEKLY PRIZE: One Free Case of Yamalube
On Monday following the race weekend, one lucky winner’s name will be drawn for the Free Case of Yamalube, and all names collected on the race weekends will be automatically entered in the drawing for the 2017 Yamalube 50th Anniversary YZ250F or YZF-R3. A First Prize Winner and Second Prize Winner will be selected in a random drawing on October 2, 2017 from among all eligible and qualified entries.
No purchase is necessary to enter win. For official Sweepstakes rules, please visit:
https://www.shopyamaha.com/yamalubebikegiveaway
https://www.shopyamaha.com/yamalubeoilgiveaway
For more information on all Yamaha models–including features, specifications, photos, and videos–please visit www.YamahaMotorsports.com
GUN NUT REPORT– When a Robber Hit him With Pepper Spray, This Brooklyn Gun Store Owner Got the Last Blast
One dumb criminal learned a valuable lesson Wednesday morning when he attempted to rob guns from a sporting goods store: don’t bring pepper spray to a gunfight.
The Darwin Award nominee entered the DF Brothers Sports Center on New Utrecht Avenue in Bensonhurst, NY around 10:55 a.m. and asked to see a gun for sale. When the owner, who was working behind the counter at the time, asked the man for his license, the suspect pulled out a can of pepper spray and sprayed him in the face.
The suspect then pulled out a hammer and smashed a display case filled with firearms. He was able to get his hands on two guns before the owner drew his firearm and began shooting at the suspect, who quickly abandoned his loot, fleeing the scene empty handed and possibly suffering from a gunshot wound.
Investigators collected evidence at the scene and continue to check area hospitals for a patient with a gunshot wound who fits the description given by the store owner.
Dummies gonna dumb.
— by Jenn Jacques
–from Rogue
LE PERA BREAKOUT SEAT OF THE WEEK–
Overview
Once again we have taken seat designing to another level with the introduction of the head turning VILLAIN for your bike.
Bob Jr. designed this truly unique seat that will completely change the look of your bike.
Our VILLAIN is like nothing you’ve seen before.
If you demand the finest quality and unique styling you need look no further.
The Villain is great seat to add the Faux embossed leather to; we can also do something as simple as replace the black thread with a different color of thread to add a subtle accent.
The drivers area is 11.5″ wide with approximately 6″ of back support and the passenger is 6″ wide.
Specs
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Passenger Seating:
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LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST DEAL JULY DEALS– Every weekday in July we are giving away FREE prizes such as Hotel Night Stays, Show Tickets, Golf Packages, Restaurant Gift Cards and so much more. If you are already registered or register this month, you are eligible to win these prizes. CLICK HERE to register NOW and good luck!
Tilted Kilt Sponsors
2017 Miss Las Vegas BikeFest
One of the most popular events at the rally is the Miss Las Vegas BikeFest Contest and this year we are very excited to have Tilted Kilt (Las Vegas, San Diego, Mission Valley, Temecula) as the sponsor of this event.
Ladies compete in 3 categories: Biker Wear, Bedroom Attire and Best Bike Pose. So ladies start planning your outfits and compete for the chance to win part of the $1,750 in cash prizes we are giving away.
PARTY IN TENNESSEE– Tickets Now on Sale for Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival
The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival announces tickets are now on sale through the event website www.Motorcyclesandmusic.com.
The event will host motorcycle riders of all makes, models and years at one of the most storied and beautiful ranches in the great state of Tennessee, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.
Guests will enjoy live music at multiple locations within Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, including John Anderson, A Thousand Horses, The Kentucky Headhunters, Keith Anderson, The Steel Woods, Shelly Fairchild, Stone Senate, Jared Weeks, Tim Montana and the Shrednecks, Jared Blake, and MORE!
Attendees will find a variety of entertainment, specialty food trucks, premium and primitive camping sites, vendors and plenty of riding on some of the most beautiful roads in America.
It is important to note that Loretta Lynn’s Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is not associated in any way with any other previous events in the area.
Why the Loretta Lynn Ranch
Loretta Lynn and family have hosted the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Rocky Mountain ATV/MX AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship for nearly 40 years and decided to host their own event to cater to the motorcycle-riding community at large. This special event benefits from the gracious hospitality of Country Music Legend, Loretta Lynn.
“We’ve been having motorcycles here forever with the AMA, and all year long thousands of people riding in to camp at the Ranch. This is what we do here, and I’m so excited for this new one to happen.” shared Loretta Lynn.
The event will feature Loretta’s Ride for Mission 22, a multi-spoked charity ride that will benefit Mission 22, a 501(C)3 organization that provides treatment programs for PTSD and TBI while raising awareness on the tragic issue of veteran suicide.
“22 separate motorcycle rides starting from locations from the North, South, East and West will culminate at The Ranch with Loretta & Friends performing with an All-Star Band on Sunday, October 1,” says Mission 22 Executive Director Sara Dawdy “We sincerely thank Mrs. Lynn and a wonderful group of artists and musicians who will be coming out to entertain to help make this our most special and important fund-raiser of the year.”
Ride-in campers will enjoy a stunning location along Hurricane Creek with easy access to the event hub, concert stage, vendors, entertainment, food court and bars. Tow vehicles, motor homes, small and larger RV’s will all have a variety of options available. Attendees can chose from a variety of ticket options. 4 day passes, daily passes and a limited number of VIP passes.
Event planning is in the hands of R&R Promotions, a specialty agency with decades of motorcycle event promotions and deep ties to the national motorcycle family. “We are excited to help put together the Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival alongside the Lynn family and deliver on the promise of an incredible fusion of motorcycling, music, and giving back in support of our military community,” says Carrie Repp of R&R Promotions.
In addition to the headlining performances and multiple bands, the event will feature a variety of music and motorcycle related entertainment. Craftsmen and women are also invited to apply for a special area that will feature custom and hand-built items and accessories.
More detailed information including band and musician line-ups, music and motorcycle-related entertainment, Loretta’s Mission 22 Charity Ride and more can be found at www.motorcyclesandmusic.com be sure to follow Tennessee Motorcycles and Music on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
BAD ABATE— ABATE of Pennsylvania Turns Their Back on Motorcycle Clubs
ABATE of Pa. Mercer County Chapter is holding its 39th Annual Kickin’ it in the Stix Poker Run in Transfer, Pa July 7-9, 2017. Although the excerpt on the ABATE of Pa. Mercer County Chapter Facebook page post says “Everyone welcome” the event Flyer makes it clear that “no colors” are allowed.
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TRAILBLAZERS NEWS–
KEL CARRUTHERS TO TRAILBLAZERS HALL OF FAME
The Trailblazers Board has started the process of selecting the inductees into the Hall of Fame which will be held on Saturday, April 7th 2018. Kel is well known and respected in the world of motorcycling as a former World Champion Grand Prix racer and team manager. We will be proud to induct him into the Trailblazers Hall of Fame.
RYAN (FLYIN @ 47) ANDERSON R.I.P.
Sent by Bultaco Bill Schweitzer
Ryan was in a motorcycle vs. car accident on June 17, in N.E. Portland, Oregon. He succumbed to his injuries on June 22. Condolences to his many friends and family. God Speed Ryan
SKIP VAN LEEUWEN MEMORIAL
A huge crowd attended the funeral and Celebration of Life for Skip last Saturday. Again, as many times before, Skip hosted a party. He was present every minute as stories were told and declarations of love were expressed for this man who lived life to the max. He has given his large extended family guidance and a strong base to carry on. We will all miss him.
SKIP ON THE RADIO
Sent by Sammy Tanner
This is a Dropbox link to download the file of Ridin’ So Cal with Skip Van Leeuwen. Tom Hicks interviewed Skip on August 7, 2014
https://www.dropbox.com/s29t049rpf94ysee/Skip%20Van%20Leeuwen%208.7.14.mp3?dl=0
ISLE OF MAN TT PHOTOS IN CYCLE NEWS
The June 20th issue of Cycle News has really good photos of the Isle of Man TT. Check it out. It is free. Lots of good articles and photos.
BIKE SHOW AT CALISTOGA
Bring your motorcycle to the Calistoga Half Mile National on July 29th. A bike show will be part of the big day. The San Francisco Motorcycle Club will be involved with the show. The Trailblazers have been invited to bring their treasures to share and show.
Contact Larry Langley at larry.mediaguy@gmail.com, (559) 877 4514 (559) 760 1003 cell
AMA HALL OF FAME–
The AMA has selected its inductees for the Class of 2017. The ceremony will be held on September 22nd during the American International Motorcycle Expo in Columbus Ohio. The ceremony is open to the public.
Congratulations to those being inducted:
Donnie Emler Sr. helped establish the roots of the motocross and off-road aftermarket performance industry
Eddie Lojak Sr. Racer off-road, hare scrambles, ISDE rider. Numerous championships
Bob Moore Racer Supercross, Motocross championships. Co-found Road 2 Recovery for support to injured AMA MX and Supercross racers.
Peter Starr Raced in England, Film maker, 50+ feature films including award winning “Take it to the Limit” (Trailblazers Board member), and more
John Ulrich Road racer, team owner, journalist, industry leader and charitable org. founder. Excelled in all
$5.00 may get you a 1966 fully restored Harley Davidson. The suggested donation is $5.00 for one or $20.00 for five. www.americanmotorcyclist.com/hof/raffle-bike
Hurry, the drawing is on July 9th (614 856 2222
CAL OHV PROGRAM UNDER THREAT
If you want to save our riding area’s contact americanmotorcyclist.com, twitter @amarights and on facebook. Vote no on SB249
ELSINORE GRAND PRIX
THROUGH THE CITY & CANYONS
The annual Grand Prix is returning to a route through the city’s streets and canyons November 10-12. The lack of water is no longer a problem. The city is soliciting vendors to be located at three points along the route during the event. The sites are downtown Main Street, Lakepoint Park and the old rodeo grounds along Franklin St. If you want to participate, contact Melissa Houtz at mhoutz@lake-elsinore.org. This race started in the late 1960s and was made famous by “on Any Sunday” and Steve McQueen.
AMERICAN FLAT TRACK ON NBCSN
The racing premiers on NBCSN on July 3rd at 8pm PT and 11pm ET. The debut episode will be the Daytona Intl Speedway TT races. Sorry if you miss this one, but be sure to catch the one on Monday, July 10. It will be the Short Track at Dixie Speedway. AT&T U-verse is on Channel 1640, Direct TV on Channel 220 and Dish Network on #159. Keep up to date on Facebook @American Flat Track, Twitter @AmericanFlat Trk and instagram @AmericanFlatTrack. AFT mobile apps are available. For more information visit http://www.americanflattrack.com. You should be able to find the complete schedule on that site.
AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS NEXT WEEKEND
This year they are celebrating Kawasaki. The event will be held July 7-9 at Lexington’s Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. For a full schedule: www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com
50 YEARS AGO IN CYCLE NEWS
200 pound, 6 foot Frank “Wheelie” Wheeler rode his 90cc Ace Hodaka from Athena, Oregon to Anchorage, Alaska. Hopefully on both wheels. Flat Track at Tulare. Jimmy Odom was featured in the story. 106 participants at the Cotati AFM road races. Dan Haaby won Ascot
40 YEARS AGO
Cover story was preview of Carlsbad U.S. Grand Prix of MX. Larry Roeseler and Jack Johnson won the Baja International. Ted Boody won his first GNC at the 1/2 mile in Delaware. Dick Burleson won the Trask Two-Day. Gerrit Wolsink won the 500cc U.S. GP at Carlsbad for 4th straight time. Jim Pomeroy won first moto, the first American to win a moto at the Carlsbad GP.
30 YEARS AGO
Sam Ermolenko on cover after winning the American Speedway Final in Long Beach, CA. AMA would not sanction the Superbowl of Motocross at LA Coliseum unless it changed its “unorthodox” downhill start. Rick Johnson won his 3rd 250cc Natl. MX title in Colorado. Bubba Shobert won Peoria TT. Wayne Gardner won the Austrian GP. Larry Roeseler and Ted Hunnicutt won the Baja 500. Rick Johnson won the 500cc AMA National MX in San Antonio. Kevin Schwantz celebrated his 23rd birthday with his first-ever AMA/Camel Pro Series National win at Laconia.
AMERICAN FLAT TRACK
Round 10 will be in Elbridge, New York on Saturday, July 8th. Then they move to the west coast for round 11 at Calistoga, California on Saturday, July 29th Calistoga is a beautiful setting. The town is very hospitable. Combine that with great racing and you have an excellent weekend. Nice bike roads too.
DON’T HAVE A VINTAGE BIKE? RENT ONE
TMC CO.Vintage Dirtbike Rental will do it all for you. It rents 100cc, 125cc, 250cc and 40cc vintage bikes. All you do is show up and race. Contact Tom: (760) 403 3634
FAST FRIDAY IN AUBURN July 7th, Gates open at 6:30, racing at 8:00 www.fastfridays.com (530) 878 7223 1273 High St. Auburn, www.fastfridays.com and Facebook.
ORANGE COUNTY SPEEDWAY Friday, July 14 will be Freestyle Motocross Invitational. On Saturday the Fair Derby (949) 492 9933, costamesaspeedway.net Gates open at 6pm. Times might change because of the fair so check before leaving the house.
JULY GLEN HELEN SCHEDULE
www.glenhelen.com (909)880 3090 18585 Verdemont Ranch Road, San Bernardino, CA Practice most Thursdays 8am to Dusk, Saturdays 8am to 2pm
8th Sat REM MX/ MX Practice/ Old School Scrambles Practice
9th Sun SoCal MX Series
15th Sat REM MX / Dirt Extravaganza
16th Sun ARX/ Dirt Extravaganza
22nd Sat REM MX/ Quad Series/ Old School Scrambles Practice
23rd Sun SoCalOTMX/ Old School Scrambles Race
29th Sat MX Practice /Lucas Oil Regional Night Race
30th Sun SRA GP
AJ HERRERA MEMORIAL RACE
SATURDAY, JULY 22
Don’t miss this event at Ventura Raceway. There will be Flat Track, Speedway and Extreme Side Cars. Also a special intermission show. The guest of honor will be Rod Lake and Grand Marshall Eddie Mulder. https://www.facebook.com/events/3323468335562421 gailwaller27@gmail.com, (805) 698 1490. Call about sponsorship or program ads.
BSAOCSC RIDES
The Rim of the World ride takes place on Sunday, July 23rd. Starts at “Douglas Motorcycles” 390 N. H St., San Bernardino. Arrive at 9am, ride at 10am. (951) 440 3521 (661) 703 9249
The Cool Ride on Sunday, August 6, meets at Gateway Plaza Shopping Center, 101 Fwy at Topanga Cyn Blved. Ride at 10am (310) 3986406 (661) 703 9249
The Malibu Mountain Street Ride on Sunday, August 20th. Start at Freedom Park, just off Pleasant Valley Rd, on the very west end of the Camarillo Airport property. Ready to ride at 10am with full tank of gas. Ride about 75 to 80 miles. (818) 384 4074 or (661)703 9249
SUPER HOOLIGAN NATL. CHAMP SERIES
Street bikes racing Flat Track on dirt and concrete. Thrills and Spills.
July 22-23 they will be at Dirt Quake USA in Castlerock, Washington www.rolandsands.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vol5bmSxFoE They are also scheduled to run at Perris on October 7th at the AFT Finals.
SOCAL FLAT TRACK RACES
The next race will be Round 6 on Saturday, July 15th. Gates open at 12:30pm, practice at 3:30, followed by racing. The next practice date is on Saturday, July 29th from 4-9pm
http://www.southerncaliforniaflattrack.com (951) 443 7622 socalflattrackaol.com
MOTOAMERICA
Round 6 will be this weekend, July 7 – 9 at Mazda Raceway in Laguna Seca. Round 7is at the Sonoma Raceway August 11 – 13
MAVTV “LIVE” AIR SCHEDULE 2017 LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, July 8, Southwick Massachusetts MX airs live 1-3pm ET and re-airs from 4 – 6pm ET
Saturday, July 22, Spring Creek MX Park, Millville Minnesota airs live from 2 – 4pm ET Live and re-airs from 5 – 7pm ET
www.mavtv.com Facebook and Twitter
AMA DUAL SPORT SERIES
Join the ride on July 15 & 16 in Flagstaff, Arizona www.coconinotrailriders.org
ALL AMERICAN RACERS (AAR) CREATES NEW VEHICLES!
All American Racers has a long history of tackling all kinds of interesting engineering projects. From race cars to planes to motorcycles, AAR rarely shies away from a challenge.
At the beginning of 2017, the always smiling motocross champion David Bailey paid AAR a visit and told us of his plan to tackle the ‘Race Across America’ with his fellow legendary racers Doug Henry, Jeff Ward, and Micky Dymond.
David asked us if we would be interested in making a couple hand cycles that would be lighter, stronger, and a little more racy than the cycle he was accustomed to riding. We jumped at the chance.
Fast forward a few months and AAR was putting the finishing touches on two beautiful, built from scratch, hand-powered carbon fiber cycles that David and Doug have now used to finish 2nd in one of the most grueling bike races imaginable. (RACE ACROSS AMERICA or RAAM (http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/)
With support from the Road 2 Recovery Foundation, the ‘Legends of the Road’ team of motocross greats David, Doug, Jeff, and Micky started their journey in Oceanside California on June 17th and battled the elements (especially the heat through Arizona and the rain and wind as they moved East) for 3070 miles to reach the shores of Maryland in just 7 days, 19 hours, and 58 minutes. AAR is proud to be associated with the members of the Legends of the Road race team and admire and share their fighting spirit.
*The Road 2 Recovery Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization founded to help professional Action Sport athletes and AMA licensed professional motocross/supercross members with financial assistance if they sustain career-ending injuries as well as providing motivational, emotional, and spiritual support to these individuals and their families.
www.road2recovery.com
See more + GALLERY at www.allamericanracers.com
THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS OPEN– A guy walks into a bar and sits down next to an extremely gorgeous woman. The first thing he notices about her though, are her pants. They were skin-tight, high waisted and had no obvious mechanism zipper, buttons or Velcro) for opening them. After several minutes of puzzling over how she got the pants up over her hips, he finally worked up the nerve to ask her.
“Excuse me miss, but how do you get into your pants?”
“Well,” she replied, “you can start by buying me a drink.”
–from Rogue and ED
Pew Research Center Compares Male, Female Gun Owners– According to a new study by Pew Research Center, male and female gun owners in the United States vary drastically. Here are the main points Pew talks about:
1. Women who own guns tend to become gun owners at a later age than men.
2. Women are more likely than men to cite protection – rather than recreation – as the only reason they own a gun.
3. Women who own guns are less likely than their male counterparts to say they go sport shooting or hunting, though substantial shares of women do so.
4. Female gun owners are less likely than male gun owners to say they watch TV programs or videos about guns and to say they visit websites about guns, hunting or shooting sports.
5. Male gun owners are more likely than female gun owners to say there is a gun that is both loaded and easily accessible to them all of the time when they’re at home.
6. Men and women who own guns are similar when it comes to how they see gun ownership. Majorities of both groups of gun owners consider the right to own guns to be essential to their personal sense of freedom, and somewhat similar shares say being a gun owner is very or somewhat important to their overall identity.
7. Among Republican and Republican-leaning gun owners, women tend to be more supportive than men of policy proposals that would restrict gun ownership.
· Encouraging women to learn about firearms and how to properly use a loaded gun.
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve asked a question and have received rude responses from gun store owners and employees. Answering questions without a snark or a “duh, you should know this” type of attitude can really make a difference in encouraging women to be a part of the firearms community. Be patient and answer the question openly, honestly and without being condescending.
· Teaching women about all aspects of firearms, including how they function and the different types of guns and ammo.Everyone has to start somewhere! We should be enthusiastic we have another Second Amendment supporter on our side! Let’s help our community grow by educating others. Think of those who took you under your wing and taught you about firearms. Where would your firearms skills be without them?
· Planning women only classes that are taught by female instructors.
This allows women to ask questions that are more pertinent to them, like how to rack a slide when they don’t have the same forearm muscle strength as a man or how to properly shoot a rifle without digging into cleavage (trust me, it’s a very real problem). Having someone who understands the struggle can put a new shooter at ease and they could receive helpful pointers.
· Encouraging women to join the shooting sports. Most women assume that the shooting sports are for men only. I have a friend who does competition shooting and she can beat out men in time and accuracy. We need more women who aren’t afraid to be the only female up to bat in shooting competitions.
At the end of the day, we all have a responsibility to make sure new shooters know the basics of owning a firearm, including the four rules for gun safety, but we also have the responsibility to make sure we’re being warm and welcoming and doing everything in our power to educate.
— by Beth Baumann
–from Rogue
PUNCH TV HAS A NEW BOSS–
Punch TV Studios / Punch Animation, Inc.– CEO, Joseph Collins is thrilled to announce Rachel Ramos as the new Vice President of Punch TV Studios’ broadcast division, Punch TV.
Ms. Ramos is an inspiration to the studio, the network, the community and to her team. With nearly 10 years of dedicated commitment to Punch TV Studios, Rachel Ramos has exactly what it takes to be VP and in charge of every aspect of the network. The success of this new key position is vital, as Punch TV Studios transitions into IPO 2.0, and offers stock in the company at $1.00 per share.
Rachel Ramos began her career at Punch TV as Receptionist for the Director of Communications in 2009.
With her passion and vision quickly moving her up the ranks, she soon stepped up to Director of Communications, Executive Director and on to Executive Director of Investor Relations, where her supervision over the day to day operations of Punch TV Studios IPO, supported the company’s growth and added to the bottom line of the studio.
With her focus on strategic goal setting and planning, along with her contributions to further the company’s goals, extensive experience, vital alliances, and intricate knowledge of Punch TV Studios’ company and culture, has made Rachel Ramos the stand out choice in such a key position as VP of Punch TV Network.
“Rachel Ramos is the quintessential Punch TV Studios team member. She is the prototype of what I look for in an executive. She is someone who is committed to the success of the company, someone who understands and believes in the company’s vision, and someone who has the rare & unique ability to incorporate her own beliefs, strengths and experiences seamlessly into the company,” says Punch TV Studios CEO Joseph Collins. “With this key position filled, I am excited to be able to focus on IPO 2.0, the next evolution of the Punch TV Studios IPO, and I am beyond confident that IPO 2.0 and the company will be successful with Rachel Ramos at the helm as VP of Punch TV Network.”
Ms. Ramos’ new role is also good news for Punch Animation, Inc. (OTMKTS:URBT) the animation division of Punch TV Studios. Ramos will focus on developing animated series and movies for syndication through Punch TV Network, alongside legendary animators Floyd Norman and Leo Sullivan.
To find out more information about Punch TV Studios IPO 2.0 or to become a stockholder with Punch TV Studios visit their website.
THE KING OF CHOPPER KINGS SPEAKS OUT– Yes Imperial One! I’m thinking we should run articles thru summer and sell it in September. What do u think??
Gettysburg Bike Week Geared Up for 2017 Rally July 6-9th– Foghat and 50 Shades of Men Two of Many Acts Booked for GBW 16th Anniversary
Back for its 16th anniversary rally at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg, PA, Gettysburg Bike Week kicks off Thursday, July 6, 2017, and runs through Sunday, July 9.
“Hard to believe this is the 16th year, but you know what they say about time flying and having fun,” said GBW event coordinator Kelly Shue.
This year, GBW is proud to feature English rock band Foghat and premier male revue 50 Shades of Men among this year’s entertainment slate. Both acts perform Friday night. Formed in England in the early 1970s, Foghat has sold millions of records and rocked audiences for decades.
And for the ladies, GBW is happy to welcome the best male burlesque show in the country.
Other top-flight music acts for this year’s rally include the Hank Williams, Jr., tribute band All My Rowdy Friends and country music sensation Craig Campbell; both play the Budweiser Main Stage on Thursday night. And on Saturday evening, Blizzard of Ozzy, the country’s preeminent Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne tribute band, and 80s hard rockers Warrant will be bringing it to the people.
Expect performances by the International Bikini Team as well, heavy competition in the Cycle Source Ride-In Bike Show, Ride and Rodeo; the Parade of Chrome; and that perennial crowd-pleaser, the GBW wet T-shirt contest. One, two and four-day passes are available here.
And, of course, no rally would be complete without great riding, and Gettysburg has some of the best. Whether riders want to see historic battlegrounds or just hit the road for a great cruise, hundreds of miles of the best riding in the East surrounds Gettysburg. In addition to fantastic solo riding, GBW also features awesome group rides and the Pink Journey of Lights and Stars of Hope Charity Rides.
Pricing for Gettysburg Bike Week is as follows:
$40 per-person 4-day passes, available online and at the gates.
$25 per-person 2-day passes, available online and at the gates.
$15 per-person 1-day passes, available online and at the gates.
New and returning riders can find updates, the schedule of events, lodging information and anything they ever needed to know about Gettysburg Bike Week by visiting http://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com.
GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY–
Don’t educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy, so when they grow up they will know the value of things, not the price.
–from Rogue and Jerry
PROGRESS—That’s the mantra for the unrelentingly tortured Bikernet staff. Some of the members have “Progress or die trying” tattooed above their boobs.
If you’re not making progress you better be having sex or riding or drinking whiskey.
Tomorrow we will launch the new Franky ’05 Dyna Tech. Next week we will launch another tech about the Panhead project, our Sturgis efforts, the Chopper King and Eric Bennett’s Twin Cam FXR.
Fat chance I will finish them all, but we will give it hell.
In the meantime ride free forever,
–Bandit
