Hey,
I’m at a crossroads today. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve witnessed upheaval in relationships, business dealings, etc. After about the third one, I start to wonder if the stars are out of alignment. Is the MoJo working?
Check out the fight over loud pipes in Boston. Get this, I have a letter framed on the wall of my office from 1927. It’s a letter to the industry from the General Manager of the Motorcycle and Allied Trades Association, complaining about loud motorcycles. This has been around a long time. And often it’s one guy or a couple of guys who are racing past the wrong house numerous times, until someone drops a dime to the cops, local legislators or the newspaper. It only takes one angry citizen to raise hell, to cause a problem.
On the other hand, there are positive signs on the Salt Torpedo front. The liner is back together and I might have a safety inspection on Saturday. If all goes well, we will be ready for our first test pass on El Mirage, the dry lakebed near Victorville.
On the celebrity front, George Christie is finally in Spain working as a consultant on a new gang TV series. And the star of Sons or Anarchy, Kurt Sutter, had a falling out with the series bosses and won’t be around in the future. Wasn’t he killed in the last episode?
Let’s hit the news:
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An Aston Martin motorcycle will grace the world soon enough–
The bike will be a collaboration between the automaker and Brough Superior.
Aston Martin is prepared to dive into the world of motorcycles, thanks to a collaborative effort between it and storied British motorcycle maker, Brough Superior.
Motorcycle fans will see the Aston Martin badge grace a two-wheeled contraption for the first time next month when the automaker and motorcycle maker unveil a carefully crafted bike. Aston Martin said Thursday the first motorcycle coming to life will debut at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, on Nov. 5.
Details are, obviously, absent for now. However, the British carmaker underscored that it tapped into its decades of engineering and design expertise to help Brough Superior craft something only the two companies could create. It’s something of a passion project, too, as Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman and Brough Superior CEO Thierry Henriette are both motorcycle enthusiasts.
“The opportunity to collaborate with Brough Superior has given us the chance to bring our own unique views on how beauty and engineering can combine to create a highly emotive piece of vehicle design,” Reichman said of the project in a statement.
Aston Martin has continuously expanded its reach, and the upcoming motorcycle is the latest branch sprung from the British automaker. The company has plans for not one, but three mid-engine supercars in the near future, and a resurrected Lagonda brand will handle luxury electric vehicles. A DBX luxury SUV will also launch in the coming months.
We’ll see the limited-edition motorcycle in a couple of weeks and I expected it to be nothing but a grand piece of transportation.
–By Sean Szymkowski
Road Show by CNET
FROM THE PRESIDENT–Trump prepares to formally withdraw US from Paris Climate Accord.
The White House is reportedly beginning to prepare to formally withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord.
The official withdrawal would cement a promise President Trump made in the White House Rose Garden in 2017, where he first announced his intention to withdraw from the global climate change agreement signed by every other country.
Trump can formally begin the yearlong withdrawal process on Nov. 4, allowing the U.S. to finalize the process on the same date in 2020 – just one day after the presidential election.
Trump was widely expected to announce the formality during a Wednesday speech in Pittsburgh but instead bashed the deal.
“I withdrew the United States from the terrible, one-sided Paris Climate accord. It was a total disaster,” Trump told crowds gathered at a natural gas event, before repeating a line from when he first pledged to leave the deal, saying “I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris.”
His views on the deal have been widely criticized by Democrats, environmentalists, and even some Republicans, who say the U.S. is abdicating global leadership at a time when urgent action is required to stem the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
Trump has repeatedly boasted about withdrawing the U.S. from the deal, despite the rigid timelines required by the agreement.
Adding to the confusion was a White House readout of Wednesday’s speech, which said “the President announced he is pulling the United States out of the fraudulent, ineffective, and one-sided Paris Climate Accord.”
When asked by The Hill whether the speech constituted a formal withdrawal, a spokesman for the White House said “the president has already announced the U.S. withdraw from the disastrous Paris Climate Accord.” Reporting from the New York Times indicates the formal process is set to begin soon.
If the U.S. indeed begins the process to leave the accord, it would do so just weeks ahead of a UN summit in Chile, where leaders will hammer out final details for complying with the agreement.
The landmark 2015 agreement signed by President Obama requires the U.S. to reduce emissions about 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025…
By By Rebecca Beitsch
–The Hill.com
THE HORRORS OF VISION ZERO–
Hawaii House Bill 757
Requires the Department of Transportation and the county transportation departments to adopt a Vision Zero policy.
–NMA
We watched this program start in Europe. It all seemed to be nice, but Zero has it’s problems. We’ve pointed them out before, but I think it’s time for a change of direction. The bad side of Zero includes Zero Freedom and 100 percent control. It’s time we point out that we are living in the best of times and it’s time to bring freedom back.
–Bandit
WIM WHATEVER RETURNS–Cantina Episode 88
Bandit and Marko ride to Chinatown and meet with a restaurant owner who is obviously intimidated by the new broad in town.
I’m sometimes inspired by a movie I watch or even a TV series, but two recent ones are leaving me wondering who the fuck wrote these? They get so confusing, you don’t know what the hell is going on.
I started to watch Hanna. After about four episodes I turned it off. Then I watched Absentia till the end. Again, some super-hero broad, who can’t figure out what’s going on until the last episode, while folks are tortured relentlessly, and she was there in the beginning? But I get it. Every plot line under the stars has been written and rewritten forever.
Hang on for the next episode. I think you’ll dig it. And get your pals to join the Cantina, so we can keep the Cantina Nirvana afloat.
Thanks,
–Bandit
Daymak Introduces the Beast 2.0, the First On-Road and Off-Road Electric Scooter With a 20-Minute Fast-Charging LTO Battery
Daymak, the leading developer and distributor of personal light electric vehicles, unveiled today its new on-road and off-road electric scooter, the Daymak Beast 2.0. This second generation of the Daymak Beast features fast-charging battery technology, allowing the rider to charge their scooter in just 20 minutes.
The Beast 2.0 is not only designed for everyday commuting on the streets, but also for rough off-road trails and terrain. The 10″ wheels allow riders to handle a variety of surfaces such as dirt, dry sand, and light snow with ease. The riders can also personalize their scooter’s performance based on their riding style or situation such as adjusting the torque, range and acceleration through the free Daymak Drive app (available on IOS and Android).
“Go anywhere in the city or on off-road trails. Daymak’s Beast is the only electric scooter that really provides this option,” said Aldo Baiocchi, president of Daymak Canada. “Five years ago, we introduced the first Daymak Beast with a goal to reduce our carbon footprint and get more people to ride sustainably. The first generation of Daymak Beast has become one of the most beloved products we’ve ever developed. With the new quick charging feature on the new Beast 2.0, we believe it will deliver a great experience and give riders the ability to do more with less charging times.”
The Beast 2.0 comes packed with a host of added features making it even more impressive than its predecessor and is offered in three well-equipped grade levels: Standard, Deluxe and Ultimate. The most advanced version, the Beast 2.0 Ultimate is equipped with a 60v25ah lithium-titanate oxide (LTO) battery. This unique battery offers 50 km of range after only 20 minutes of rapid-charging and has a life cycle of up to 20,000 charges. The Deluxe version comes with a 60v40ah lithium-ion battery and provides 60 km in range with a life cycle of up to 1000 charges, while the Standard version features a 60v30ah lead-acid battery with 50 km in range and a life cycle of up to 400 charges.
“We have redesigned the frame of our new Beast, which will deliver more comfort to the rider and passenger,” continues Aldo. The new frame design of the Beast 2.0 offers a spacious flat seat and extra space for the footpegs. It’s large enough to hold two people and can carry approximately 150 kgs/330 pounds.
The Beast 2.0 Standard ($2,999) is now available for purchase in Canada in and in the US, in red or black. The Deluxe version ($4,999) is a custom-build that may require up to a 30-day installation period and the Ultimate Titanate version delivery is expected to begin in 2020. Daymak is looking for exclusive partners around the world. For distribution enquiries please contact Nick Maalouf at 227886@email4pr.com.
So, it will go 40 miles on a charge. As long as you carry a gas-powered Honda generator in the back of your truck, you’re cool.—Bandit
VINTAGE RIDES CAN TAKE YOU–From Bali to Java on the Volcanoes Trail
A 12 days intermediate level tour to discover the natural wonders of Indonesia.
Next departure: 28 June – 9 July 2020
Already 4 riders registered
Vintage Rides
(By appointment only)
128 rue de la Boétie
75008 Paris
contact@vintagerides.com
+442032898785
REVIVAL CYCLES PURGE THE PARTS BINS—THE PURGE IS HAPPENING!
Our Workshop Parts Purge is this Sunday, October 27th, at our 5305 Bolm rd. location from 9am to 12pm. We’ve cleared out an abundance of parts from our workshop and we’re giving back to the community. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
Wheels, seats, headlights, carburetors, forks and suspension parts, handlebars, clip-ons, exhaust components, gauges and clusters, fairings… the list goes on and on. 95% of these items will be FREE! Only limited by what you can carry away in your arms in one trip!
While you’re here, have a look around the shop and enjoy free tacos and coffee as part of our monthly Gearhead meetup.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT VOCABULARY LESSON–numinous
adjective [noo-muh-nuhs, nyoo-]
spiritual or supernatural.
adjective
of, relating to, or like a numen; spiritual or supernatural.
surpassing comprehension or understanding; mysterious:
that element in artistic expression that remains numinous.
arousing one’s elevated feelings of duty, honor, loyalty, etc.:
a benevolent and numinous paternity.
BLAST FROM THE PAST 1946– Many Army trucks, cars and motorcycles for sale in Buckinghamshire, England, after World War II, 1946
–Mark V. Lonsdale
STTU / Operational Studies
MarkVLonsdale@gmail.com
Climate change hoax COLLAPSES– as new science finds human activity has virtually zero impact on global temperatures
(Natural News) The climate change hoax has collapsed. A devastating series of research papers has just been published, revealing that human activity can account for no more than a .01°C rise in global temperatures, meaning that all the human activity targeted by radical climate change alarmists — combustion engines, airplane flights, diesel tractors — has virtually no measurable impact on the temperature of the planet.
Finnish scientists spearheaded the research, releasing a paper entitled, “No Experimental Evidence for the Significant Anthropogenic Climate Change.”
The paper explains that IPCC analysis of global temperatures suffers from a glaring error — namely, failure to account for “influences of low cloud cover” and how it impacts global temperatures. Natural variations in low cloud cover, which are strongly influenced by cosmic radiation’s ability to penetrate Earth’s atmosphere due to variations in the strength of our planet’s magnetosphere, account for nearly all changes in global temperature, the researchers explain.
As this chart reveals, more cloud cover is inversely related to temperature. In other words, clouds shield the surface of the Earth from the sun, providing shade cover cooling, while a lack of clouds results in more warming:
Cloud cover accounts for the real changes in global temperatures
This is further supported by researchers at Kobe University in Japan who published a nearly simultaneous paper that reveals how changes in our planet’s magnetic field govern the intensity of solar radiation that reaches the lower atmosphere, causing cloud formation that alters global temperatures.
That study, published in Nature, is called, “Intensified East Asian winter monsoon during the last geomagnetic reversal transition.” It states:
Records of suborbital-scale climate variation during the last glacial and Holocene periods can be used to elucidate the mechanisms of rapid climate changes… At least one event was associated with a decrease in the strength of the Earth’s magnetic field. Thus, climate records from the MIS 19 interglacial can be used to elucidate the mechanisms of a variety of climate changes, including testing the effect of changes in geomagnetic dipole field strength on climate through galactic cosmic ray (GCR)-induced cloud formation…
In effect, cosmic rays which are normally deflected via the magnetosphere are, in times of weak or changing magnetic fields emanating from Earth itself, able to penetrate further into Earth’s atmosphere, causing the formation of low-level clouds which cover the land in a kind of “umbrella effect” that shades the land from the sun, allowing cooling to take place. But a lack of clouds makes the surface hotter, as would be expected. This natural phenomenon is now documented to be the primary driver of global temperatures and climate, not human activity.
Burn all the oil you want, in other words, and it’s still just a drop in the bucket compared to the power of the sun and other cosmic influences. All the fossil fuel consumption in the world barely contributes anything to actual global temperatures, the researchers confirmed.
As they explain, the IPCC’s climate models are wildly overestimating the influence of carbon dioxide on global temperatures:
…the [IPCC] models fail to derive the influences of low cloud cover fraction on the global temperature. A too small natural component results in a too large portion for the contribution of the greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. That is why J. KAUPPINEN AND P. MALMI IPCC represents the climate sensitivity more than one order of magnitude larger than our sensitivity 0.24°C. Because the anthropogenic portion in the increased CO2 is less than 10%, we have practically no anthropogenic climate change. The low clouds control mainly the global temperature.
The entire “climate change” hoax is a fraud
Carbon dioxide, in other words, isn’t the “pollutant” that climate change alarmists have long claimed it to be. CO2 won’t destroy the planet and barely has any effect on global temperatures (the IPCC’s estimate of its effect is, according to Finnish researchers, about one order of magnitude too large, or ten times the actual amount).
In fact, NASA was forced to recently admit that carbon dioxide is re-greening the Earth on a massive scale by supporting the growth of rainforests, trees and grasslands. See these maps showing the increase in green plant life, thanks to rising CO2:
Importantly, reducing our global consumption of fossil fuels will have virtually no impact on global temperatures. The far bigger governor of climate and temperatures is the strength and configuration of Earth’s magnetosphere, which has always been in flux since the formation of the planet billions of years ago. The weaker the magnetosphere, the more cosmic rays penetrate the atmosphere, resulting in the generation of clouds, which shield the planet’s surface from the sun. Thus, a weaker magnetosphere causes global cooling, while a stronger magnetosphere results in global warming, according to this research. This phenomenon is called the “Svensmark Effect.”
As reported by Science Daily:
This suggests that the increase in cosmic rays was accompanied by an increase in low-cloud cover, the umbrella effect of the clouds cooled the continent, and Siberian high atmospheric pressure became stronger. Added to other phenomena during the geomagnetic reversal — evidence of an annual average temperature drop of 2-3 degrees Celsius, and an increase in annual temperature ranges from the sediment in Osaka Bay — this new discovery about winter monsoons provides further proof that the climate changes are caused by the cloud umbrella effect.
The “war on carbon” is derived from sheer stupidity, arrogance and scientific illiteracy
The extreme alarmism of climate change lunatics — best personified by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ insistence that humanity will be destroyed in 12 years if we don’t stop burning fossil fuels — is all based on nothing but fearmongering media propaganda and faked science. (The IPCC and NOAA both routinely fudge temperature data to try to create a warming “trend” where none exists.)
It’s all a massive, coordinated fraud, and the mainstream media deliberately lies to the public about climate change to push anti-free market schemes that would destroy the U.S. economy while transferring literally trillions of dollars into the pockets of wealthy globalists as part of a “carbon tax” scheme.
Yet carbon isn’t the problem at all. And the “war on carbon” is a stupid, senseless policy created by idiots, given that humans are carbon-based lifeforms, meaning that any “war on carbon” is a war on humanity.
–by Mike Adams
Natural Science
EASYRIDER UPDATE—Hey, got a voucher from Easyriders. Says you can order products from them with the credit they are giving you. Problem is you can’t mail your order in. You can’t call a phone number they give no one answers or you can’t order on line. Problem is web site not available?
WTF?
–Stealth
Southern Investigator
Central Bikernet Intelligence Agency
LIVEWIRE ROAD TEST IN DAYTONA–That thing is a blast! We were unable to take it out on the roads due to major traffic backup of bikes leaving Destination Daytona, so they took us to a vacant parking lot where WyoTech used to be.
I was first in line behind the dude leading the ride on a Softail. There were six LiveWires and probably four or five “gas jobs”. When we took off up the access road to the parking lot I had to back off the throttle before running over the leader. The torque and power are very impressive. The parking lot maneuvers were fun twists and turns around the islands and then hard throttle take offs in between.
I tested a Zero electric a few years ago and the LiveWire is more comfortable and heavier. The balance, however, is great with all the weight down low.
I’m the perfect candidate for a LiveWire. Short commute to work and back every day. But at $30K I could get a Tesla and stay warm and dry on the shitty days.
The LiveWire is a halo product for sure. I hope they have some more affordable options down the road for those that elect to ride electric.
Funny thing is it was plugged into the charging station that was hooked to a diesel generator. I called it the Diesel Powered Harley!
–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
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THE LOUD PIPES FILES WERE OPENED LAST WEEK–We have a city in northern Indiana with a police department that has taken an aggressive position regarding noise. They have a billboard campaign that seems more antagonistic than it is inspiring.
I know that there are some great campaigns out there (“Throttle Down”, “Cool Your Pipes”, etc…) and would like to be able to offer a program that encourages cooperation, rather than one that incites a confrontation.
Please send me whatever you have so that I may share them with the mayor. Any assistance is appreciated.
Ride Safe,
Ride Free,
–Jay Jackson
ABATE of Indiana
Wisconsin had a problem in a couple of different counties a few years ago. We decided to partner with Law Enforcement agencies to reach the riders through the businesses. We created the a poster and adjusted it to whatever area was being targeted. We went to all sorts of businesses to hang the posters including bars of course but also rest areas, laundromat’s, grocery stores, liquor stores and many retail stores and they were very supportive. This was a join effort with the Sheriff’s Department and, although they offered to pay for the printing of the posters, we designed them, printed them and distributed them to show our level of support.
In one area we challenged their testing methods which was recommended by the AMA according the Sheriff’s Office. They decided to test the deputies personal bikes, as well as new Harleys and new metrics. They learned that the recommended standard that the AMA suggested was too low, so they set their own decibel level. It’s important to note here that they were not necessarily ticketing riders, mostly warning and giving “fix it” citations.
We questioned if they were pulling over just motorcycles or all vehicles including heavy trucks. They realized that they were discriminating against motorcyclists and moved forward with pulling over all vehicles that they felt exceeded original sound levels. Our partnership included the Sheriff’s Department providing us with reports of the number of vehicles pulled over, where it happened, the type of vehicle and what action was taken. In the second year of the campaign, no motorcycles were stopped!
Steve Panten
ABATE of Wisconsin
Jay,
The Mayor expressed a reasonable complaint that too many motorcyclists were revving their engines in the center of town because they liked the way the sound echoed between the buildings on both sides of the street and was setting off multiple car alarms. It was angering merchants, homeowners and tourists.
The slogan and the personal outreach proved to be very effective.
It’s been 10 years and we’re still welcome in their town and haven’t been harassed since.
About 5 years ago we had a similar issue in another tourist town named Port Jefferson. We treated it similarly and had great success there also.
In my opinion, personally educating the offenders is the most successful technique.
–Jim Barr
Long Island ABATE
Proposed law would make the ‘b-word’ illegal in Mass.
The bill targets using the word “to accost, annoy, degrade or demean” another person.
By Christopher Gavin, Boston Today
A Boston Democrat has proposed a state law that would penalize the use of the b-word when used to demean another person.
The bill, filed by state Rep. Dan Hunt in May, is slated to go before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary Tuesday afternoon.
The measure proposes adding two sentences to the section of state law that assigns fines and other penalties for various offenses, such as crimes for common night walkers, indecent exposure, and disturbers of the peace.
“A person who uses the word ‘bitch’ directed at another person to accost, annoy, degrade or demean the other person shall be considered to be a disorderly person in violation of this section,” the bill says.
Alleged violations can either be reported by the person the word was directed at or by witnesses, the proposal says.
According to the bill, penalties would be similar to those outlined in the other subsections of the state law, which, depending on the subsection, provide for a fine of not more than either $150 or $200, or jail time of up to six months,
The Massachusetts Republican Party criticized and mocked the bill Monday, writing on Twitter, “Beacon Hill Democrats like (Rep. Dan Hunt) are fearlessly taking on the biggest problems facing the commonwealth.”
“Do you believe free speech matters? Tired of (Massachusetts Democrats) dictating what you can say?… Come on Down to the State House. Rooms A1&A2. First floor. Let ’em have it,” MassGOP wrote while referencing Tuesday’s committee hearing in another tweet.
The arm of government reaches far if we ignore them.
Deborah Butitta, Ex-Officio
Deb@mrf.org
928-308-1117
THE LATEST IN CHAIN BRACELETS—
About time. This new cyclefisher is a designer in New York make bracelets and wallet chains only from bike chains. Look pretty good to me, check em out:
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and you can view all the bracelets at elchains.com/bike-chain-bracelets or at facebook.com/elchains
–El Chains
FROM THE HAL ROBINSON ARCHIVES—Here’s more from the Hal Robinson and Miraculous Mutha Archives. Remember her?
We have some select pieces and T-shirts available through the 5-Racing Garage.
–Bandit
POLARIS SLINGSHOT IS OFFERING 350,000 REASONS
TO “TREAT YOURSELF” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
From October Through December, Slingshot is Serving Up Holiday Bonus Cash “Treats” Ranging From $250 to $2,000 by Playing the Treat Yourself Game
This holiday season, take the time to “Treat Yourself” with the ultimate gift of self-expression – a Polaris Slingshot three-wheeled roadster. Today, Polaris Slingshot announced a holiday sales event with more than $350,000 in bonus cash offers – allowing consumers to treat themselves with all the fun, excitement, and head-turning originality only the three-wheeled Slingshot delivers.
Running until December 31, 2019, consumers can visit PolarisSlingshot.com, enter their information, and randomly receive one of 9,000 bonus cash codes ranging from $250 to $2,000. The discount code will instantly be gifted via email and redeemable at a Polaris Slingshot dealership. Consumers can also treat themselves with all-new Slingshot apparel in October and receive discounts on Slingshot factory accessories in the months of November and December.
“The holidays are a special time to not only shower gifts on family and friends, but also reward yourself with a gift that keeps on giving and makes a bold statement every time you hit the road,” said Chris Sergeant, Vice President of Polaris Slingshot. “And while you’re treating yourself behind the wheel, you can also treat family and friends riding shotgun with the unique driving experience that can only be found in a Slingshot.”
With pricing ranging from $20,999 to $30,999, each Slingshot model allows drivers to turn heads, showcase their personality, and have unlimited on-road fun behind the steering wheel of the three-wheeled roadster. Each Slingshot model, including the S, SL, SLR and Grand Touring, is powered by a 2.4L GM Ecotec engine that creates 173 horsepower and 166 ft-lbs of torque. With a vehicle weight of just over 1,700 pounds, the Slingshot delivers an unheard-of weight-to-power ratio – resulting in quick acceleration and unmatched fun. The open-air driving experience of a Slingshot combines the thrill of riding a motorcycle with the comfort of side-by-side sport bucket seats.
Owners can further enhance their ride and showcase their individuality through Slingshot Engineered Accessories or from a number of aftermarket suppliers. Slingshot factory accessories add style, functionality and ride-enhancing technology, such as the color-matched Slingshade top, a 100-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system, seven-inch, touch-screen Ride Command infotainment system, wind deflectors, accent graphics, colored belt guards, color-matched rear fenders and additional side storage bags.
For more information about Slingshot, the Treat Yourself program, or to find a dealer, visit PolarisSlingshot.com.
NEWS FROM LOWBROW— Giddy Up!
We just put the full length Giddy Up Vintage Chopper Show film on the Lowbrow YouTube channel for y’all. Check it out and be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think.
You can also find it for free on Amazon Prime (just search ‘Lowbrow Customs’ for all our films). Or if you want to have the Giddy Up DVD for your collection it is only $5.
Lowbrow Customs, doing our part to make shows actually worth watching. Enjoy!
OCTOBER 31- NOVEMBER 3 IN GALVESTON, TEXAS, the Lone Star Motorcycle Rally is one of the Biggest Biker Parties in Texas, and you don’t want to miss it. Live Music by Hinder, Scott Stapp (the voice of Creed), Charlie Daniels Band, Montgomery Gentry, Hairball and more! We’ll have Bike Shows and Contests to enter, Rides, 250+ Vendors to shop, a Military Tribute and much more.
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Known as the largest weekend rally in the country, this Texas size party is truly for those who live life wide open and ride hard. From the furthest reaches of the USA, the Lone Star Rally brings together hundreds of thousands of motorcycle loving friends to party, ride and shop. This year promises to be even bigger and better than ever before. So, hold onto your handlebars, you’re in for the time of your life! VIP Packages available. For more info call (832) 437-2318, email brinder@LoneStarRally.com or visit www.LoneStarRally.com
–from Quick Throttle Magazine
This year’s Lone Star Rally, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3, in Galveston is just over a week away… and I wanted to give you a heads up on some of the more unique aspects of the event suitable for news coverage.
Below please find a quick take on each day’s most interesting activities and remember, anything you need now or throughout the Rally, just let me know. We have a golf cart for media offering easy access for photogs and reporters to get through downtown and to and from the Seawall; and I can provide balcony access along the Strand for stellar shots. I can arrange interviews with builders, talent, vendors and patrons alike.
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Thursday, Oct. 31-
Concerts all day on two stages, vendors readying for shoppers and crowds swelling on Galveston island as more than 400,000 bikers make their way to the rally.
At 5 pm, there’s kick off to our Slingshot Show at Pier 21 and their parade down the Strand – Are they bikes? Are they cars? There’s quite the ongoing dispute about that… but mostly these rides are just uber cool and make you feel like a super hero when you’re riding in… err…driving one. We can arrange for a reporter or videographer to ride in one during the parade which would make for some very interesting angles/shots!
Also on Thursday afternoon load in for the 3rd Annual In Motion Builders Competition occurs at Hendley Park, 21st and Strand, after a shake down ride to ensure these custom rides don’t just look cool, but actually run. Some 14 of the country’s top builders have been invited to compete for a $10,000 cash prize!
Thursday Halloween fun continues at 7 pm with costumed rally goers and decked out bike competing for prizes up to $500 in cash, downtown at Saengerfest Park and at the top of the Strand.
Across town at Beach Central Park on Seawall we’re kicking off the Rally weekend with back to back headliners Hinder and Hairball with full-on pyrotechnic shows.
Friday, Nov. 1 –
Concerts continue all day on both sound stages.
Midday at Beach Central, it’s the Bike Rodeo Games… always hilarious to watch as bikers view for the championship belt in activities like the barrel roll the weenie bite and more.
The In Motion display continues at Hendley Park with opportunity to interview the builders and get up close and personal with their creations.
Back at Pier 21 the Slingshot Show will be in full swing
Friday Night on the Progressive Stage at Beach Central Scott Stapp the Voice of Creed takes the stage at 9 pm
Saturday, Nov. 2 –
Hundreds of riders will participate in the Outlaw Dave Ranch Ride departing Stubbs Harley-Davidson at 11 am and cruising to the Rally across the causeway.
At noon, a stream of Slingshots will head back to the Rally and Pier 21 in a group ride leaving from Mancuso Motorsports at Noon.
Custom paint and hand crafted rides compete for Best Bike and other categories at Beach Central for the Lone Star Rally Ride In Custom Bike Show, noon – 4 pm
A 2-day Drive In Car Show begins on Pier 21.
Saturday night, Montgomery Gentry takes the Progressive Stage at Beach Central at 9 pm
Sunday, Nov. 3 –
The Drive In Car Show continues
American Music Icon Charlie Daniels takes the Budweiser Stage at Saengerfest Park at 2 pm.
Across town at Beach Central the hottest Tejano band around, Siggno, takes the stage at 3 pm for a blow-out show to close the Rally
–Sharon
LATEST KNUCKLEHEAD REBUILD FROM MC CLOSKEY’S MOTORWORKS—Popular on Facebook as he shared it with his readers. “Knuckles draw a lot of attention,” said Micah McCloskey.
–Bandit
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Stormin’ Norman Fletcher Helps Kids–
Can you send this out to your friends and encourage them to come support these kiddos. Picture of last year and the kids that need the help.
Thanks Robyn
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DELIVERS MOST POWERFUL ENGINE IN ITS CLASS WITH NEW POWERPLUS – A NEW LEVEL OF V-TWIN PERFORMANCE FROM AMERICA’S FIRST MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Liquid-Cooled 108 Cubic Inch Motor delivering 122 Horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of Torque to Power New Indian Challenger
Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, raised the bar for American motorcycles today with the announcement of its most powerful engine to date, the PowerPlus. The all-new 108 cubic inch, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine delivers a class-leading 122 horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of torque and establishes a dramatically new standard for V-twin performance.
The PowerPlus will serve as the heart of the new Indian Challenger, an all-new, fixed-fairing bagger that utilizes Indian Motorcycle’s state-of-the-art technology to become the highest-performing American V-twin ever developed. The new engine’s name is a nod to Indian Motorcycle’s iconic history, paying homage to the Indian PowerPlus motorcycle produced from 1916 to 1924.
“We challenge our engineers with the notion that anything less than best-in-class design and performance will simply not get it done, and it’s clear with this new engine that they have delivered on that high standard,” said Steve Menneto, Indian Motorcycle President. “Countless hours were spent in design, development and testing to ensure this is the best liquid-cooled V-twin ever developed, and I could not be prouder of our team and this incredible motor.”
The PowerPlus adopts several design and performance features from the liquid-cooled 1,133 cc Indian Scout engine, including an overhead camshaft design utilizing four valves per cylinder. But comparisons end there. The PowerPlus was developed with a big-piston, big-torque mindset with an end game of maximum power delivery across the entire curve.
The all-new powertrain features a six-speed transmission with true overdrive, assist clutch to reduce clutch effort, and three ride modes that allow riders to tailor throttle mapping to their riding preferences. Advanced technology also includes hydraulic valve lash adjusters and hydraulic camshaft chain tensioners for ease of maintenance and reliability.
The PowerPlus was tested, refined and proven by one of the industry’s most rigorous development and testing programs, accumulating nearly one million miles of simulated testing, including state-of-the-art dyno testing, and more than 250,000 on-road miles.
“You simply cannot deliver the ultimate bagger without an engine that stands head and shoulders above anything else in its class, and that was the motivation behind the PowerPlus,” said John Callahan, Indian Motorcycle Vice President, Engineering. “We developed the most sophisticated V-twin powerplant in the industry, and then we spent month after month, hour upon hour, putting it through the most intense paces to ensure it could take whatever we threw at it. The end result is something truly special.”
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Indian Motorcycle PowerPlus Engine Specifications:
•Engine Displacement: 108 cubic inches (1,769 cc)
•Power: 122 hp at 5,500 RPM
•Torque: 128 ft-lbs at 3,800 RPM
•Maximum Engine Speed: 6,500 RPM
•Architecture: 60-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled powerplant
•Crankcase: Unit design featuring a high capacity semi-dry sump oil system
•Timing System: Overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder
•Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection. 52mm dual bore throttle bodies
•Compression Ratio: 11:1
•Transmission: Six-speed with true overdrive, constant mesh
•Clutch: Assist clutch
The PowerPlus will be built in Osceola, Wisconsin with final motorcycle assembly taking place in Indian Motorcycle’s production facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Riders can learn more at IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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THE BANDIT’S CANTINA REALLY BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS WIDE OPEN–An old married couple no sooner hit the pillows when the old man passes gas and says, ‘Seven Points.’
His wife rolls over and says, ‘What in the world was that?’ The old man replied, ‘It’s fart football.’
A few minutes later his wife lets one go and says, ‘Touchdown, tie score…’
After about five minutes the old man lets another one go and says, ‘Aha. I’m ahead 14 to 7.’
Not to be out done the wife rips out another one and says, ‘Touchdown, tie score.’
Five seconds go by and she lets out a little squeaker and says, ‘Field goal, I lead 17 to 14.’ Now the pressure is on for the old man.
He refuses to get beaten by a woman, so he strains real hard.
Since defeat is totally unacceptable, he gives it everything he’s got, and accidentally poops in the bed.
The wife says, ‘What the hell was that?’
The old man says, “Half time, switch sides”
–from Barry Green
GARTH BROOKS INDUCTS STEVE WARINER INTO MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME–NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Longtime friend and collaborator, Garth Brooks, inducted singer/songwriter/storyteller and multi-instrumentalist, Steve Wariner, into the Musicians Hall of Fame at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tenn Tuesday night after they performed their multi-platinum No. 1 hit “Long Neck Bottle,” which Wariner co-wrote.
Wariner wowed the crowds with two instrumental performances that he wrote, including “Nashville Gent,” and “Four Bus Breakdown,” which he crafted for the show. Wariner also sang the ACM and CMA-winning smash “Holes In The Floor Heaven.”
“What an incredible night! Going into the Musicians Hall of Fame brings me full circle. I came to Nashville in ’73. So many people to thank! I’m still reeling! I can’t even describe what this means being inducted. I’m so proud my family was there to share this moment,” Steve Wariner said.
During Garth Brooks remarks on stage, he lauded, “Not only is he talented, but he’s a fantastic artist. We’re all lucky that he chose music. This is truly one of the most talented people and at the same time, one of the greatest human beings to be around.”
Wariner, a four-time Grammy® winner, joined 2019 Musicians Hall of Fame newly inducted members Don Everly, Alabama (Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen), Felix Cavaliere, The Surfaris (Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly*, Jim Fuller*, Ron Wilson*), The Original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (David Briggs, Jerry Carrigan*, Norbert Putnam, Terry Thompson, Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery, Joe South*, Reggie Young*), The Players (Eddie Bayers, Paul Franklin, John Hobbs, Brent Mason, Michael Rhodes), The Muscle Shoals Horn Section (Aaron Brown, Harrison Calloway, Ronnie Eades, Charlie Rhodes, Harvey Thompson), Owen Bradley*, Billy Sherrill and Bob Taylor.
Recently, Gretsch Guitars celebrated the incredible talents of the revered musician with the newly released G6120T-SW Steve Wariner Signature Nashville® Gentleman model.
To keep up with Steve Wariner, visit SteveWariner.com and follow him on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
NEW FROM THE BUCKLE GUY–
Buckleguy.com is now stocking 76 new items in black matte!
Hey Keith,
PVD Black Matte is now available in our standard line of solid brass hardware! We know many of you have been looking for hardware in a black finish, and particularly a black finish that WILL NOT scratch, which is very normal on most available black items in the market. This is one reason we think our black hardware is a little extra special!
What is PVD Black?
PVD, in a nut shell is a special plating process that is used on watches and other high end items. It is extremely durable and resists scratching to an incredible degree. It does carry a slightly higher price tag, but for the strong characteristics of the finish, we hope you will see the benefits. We wanted to make black hardware that you could stand behind.
To learn more about the PVD process take a look at our article: What is PVD Plating?
We hope you love it!
CAN A GOVERNOR BE IMPEACHED– California Now Permits Illegal Immigrants to Serve on Government Boards
California Now Permits Illegal Immigrants to Serve on Government Boards
Gov. Gavin Newsom also will not allow federal officers from making arrests of unlawful aliens in courthouses — these are direct moves against the president.
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/10/california-illegal-immigrants-boards/?fbclid=IwAR0-ty6XNvj5cUH6oiZiykupto1CWmzTrztiFlZhP4nvd8ajfMtjisYlKkc
Hang on. It gets more nuts by the minute.—Bandit
JOIN Our Woman Rider Consumer Panel And make your voice heard!–
Women are the fastest-growing segment of the motorcycle industry, and we also happen to exercise considerable control over household purchases even when we aren’t the one in the rider’s seat. I think that motorcycle and apparel manufacturers, tour companies and dealerships all want to make us happy…they just don’t know how to do that!
So, I thought, let’s create a consumer panel, so that we can join together in a chorus impossible to ignore, and make our voices and opinions known.
I would like to invite YOU to join our first-ever Woman Rider Consumer Panel. If you would like to participate, the link at the bottom of this page will take you to a survey with some baseline demographic questions that will give us an idea of who we all are and what we ride. I’ll share some of that information with you once we’ve compiled it, and we can see what our family of moto-sisters looks like.
Then, we’ll start sending out questions to those of you on our panel, where you can share your opinions, desires and dislikes. We won’t spam you—I’m picturing maybe one or two emails per month—and it’s important for you to know that I take your privacy very seriously, so none of your personal info (like your email) will be shared when we compile the panel’s answers.
The link to join our Consumer Panel is below. Please feel free to share it with other woman riders who might not be on our e-newsletter list. Let’s stand together and be heard!
Join the Panel
–Jenny Smith
Managing Editor, Rider Magazine
Editor, Woman Rider
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
40 Ways Men Fail In BED
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/40_Ways_Men_Fail_In_BED.aspx
Made a lot of sense. The girl I have been seeing likes to talk first then ease into it. Being a marathon man might make one feel like he’s really doing something but not always the same for her.
— Alvin
Olivehurst, CA
GUN NUT REPORT–Texas Sen. Cornyn Announces RESPONSE Act to ‘Prevent (Mass) Attacks and Make Communities Safer’
Today in the Senate I will be introducing the Restoring, Enhancing, Strengthening, and Promoting Our Nation’s Safety Efforts – or RESPONSE – Act. This bill will include a number of provisions to prevent attacks and make our communities safer.
The RESPONSE Act creates nationwide task forces to investigate and prosecute those who are illegally selling firearms, and those attempting to buy firearms who provide false statements as part of a background check.
econd, this bill improves the quality and availability of mental health care. We must do more to identify and support vulnerable individuals who could pose a danger to themselves or others. We know the majority of gun deaths are suicides, and while mental illness is not the prevailing cause of mass violence, enhanced mental health resources are critical to saving lives.
– Texas Senator John Cornyn in After El Paso and Odessa shootings, my plan to reduce mass violence
From Cornyn’s web site . . .
The RESPONSE Act is endorsed by the National Council for Behavioral Health, National Alliance on Mental Illness, the National District Attorneys Association, Treatment Advocacy Center, Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, National Sheriffs Association, and Major Cities Chiefs. It would help prevent future attacks by:
Giving New Tools to Law Enforcement
Encouraging Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to Better Collaborate with Law Enforcement to Prevent Mass Shootings —Clarifies that internet service providers and online platforms have the authority to share information with law enforcement concerning acts of mass violence, hate crimes, or domestic terrorism.
Prosecuting Illegal Unlicensed Firearms Dealers—Creates nationwide federal, state, and local law enforcement task forces (modeled on Project Exile) to investigate and prosecute criminals who are violating current law by engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license or who provide false statements as part of a background check.
Provides grant funding and reimbursement to state and local law enforcement who participate in these task forces.
Expediting the Death Penalty for Terrorist Mass Violence—Expedites administration of state death penalties for individuals who commit mass murder as part of a crime of international or domestic terrorism by limiting the scope of federal appeals.
Expanding Resources for Mental Health Treatment
Increasing Access to Mental Health Treatment and Crisis Intervention Teams —Requires HHS to develop and disseminate guidance for states to fund mental health programs and crisis intervention teams under the Medicaid Program.
Expanding Assisted Outpatient Treatment—Expands the ability of states to receive federal funding for assisted outpatient treatment programs so that family members of the mentally ill can help them receive treatment outside of the criminal justice system and before their condition deteriorates.
Bolstering Mental Health Funding in the Criminal Justice System—Makes up to $10 million of existing DOJ state and local law enforcement funding available for law enforcement to partner with mental health providers to provide mental health treatment and compliance through the use of long-acting medically assisted treatment.
Expanding the Mental Health Workforce—Requires HHS to issue a report to Congress on best practices to expand the number of mental health practitioners and access to care.
Bolstering School Safety for Students and Teachers
Incentivizing School Internet Safety to Prevent Mass Violence—Incentivize schools to enforce Internet safety polices that detect online activities of minors who are at imminent risk of committing self-harm or extreme violence against others in order to provide students with the services they need and prevent possible violence.
Increasing Access to Active Shooter Training—Increases law enforcement and first responder access to active shooter training funds provided by the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security.
Assisting School Behavioral Intervention Teams—Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and facilitate the development of best practices to assist elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education to operate behavioral intervention teams to identify students whose behavior indicates a threat of violence and ensure they receive the assistance and services they need.
BY DAN ZIMMERMAN, Truth about Guns
Red Cross LA Commemorates Woolsey Fire–One Year Later, Red Cross LA Commemorates Unprecedented Wildfires
The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region will commemorate last year’s Woolsey Fire at the Conrad Hilton Foundation on Nov. 8, 2019 by honoring the volunteers, donors and community partners who helped to provide relief and comfort to those affected by the devastating fire.
Last November, Red Cross LA stood on the frontlines as the Hill and Woolsey Fires tore through Los Angeles and Ventura counties – burning 96,000 acres and affecting more than 1,800 homes – to serve its neighbors when they needed it most.
“While the heartbreak was undeniable, what struck me most was the amazing resilience of this community – how people came together to support the men, women and children whose lives were devastated by this tragedy,” aid Jarrett Barrios, CEO of the Red Cross Los Angeles Region. “While the recovery process is still far from over, I could not be more proud of all the our incredible disaster workers and the aid they were able to offer victims from all walks of life during this incredibly difficult time.”
WHAT: Red Cross LA Region Woolsey Fire Commemoration
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 8, 2019
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Conrad Hilton Foundation
30440 Agoura Road
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Here in Southern California, more than 700 Red Cross volunteers worked tirelessly to help neighbors devastated by the Woolsey and Hill fires one year ago. During the emergency response, the Red Cross and our partners:
Provided more than 3,000 overnight shelter stays
Served more than 20,000 meals and snacks
Distributed more than 15,000 relief items
Made more than 4,000 individual care contacts made
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TAKE IT OUT OF GEAR—Thursdays are always an exciting mad scrambles. Brenda sneaks in the back door to clean up the mess and Laura arrives a half-hour later to screw with the books and pay the bills. I don’t know where she finds the money. I don’t have any…
I spoke to Dr. Hamster last night about my VA disability effort. He has a bank of doctors on call and a research team trying to figure out how I stand tall at 71. I’ve been after the VA for six years, and it all may come to fruition in the next couple of months.
I’d like to survive on writing motorcycle stories, but I’m not sure that will ever happen. But I won’t ever give up. I’m a grubby biker till the end.
Hang on for the next chapter.
Ride fast and free, forever!
–Bandit
