Hey,
This should be a good one. I’m working on my first stolen motorcycle story. I’m going to base the series in a saloon in Sundance, Wyoming, and I should drop a few shady episodes in Thermopolis and Worland where my Wyoming girl lived until she died of cancer.
She worked in fields as a kid where they were crop dusted. More and more cancers are caused by environment and genes. If both are working against you, you’re in trouble. Markus Cuff, a photographer for Easyriders, American Iron and Cycle Source has cancer. He didn’t smoke, was a vegetarian, and never worked in a Coal Mine, yet he still got it. Musta been in his genes. I’ll dive away from this topic.
Remember, we’re living in the best of times, but the control freaks need more control. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s a power/money deal.
So, I’m setting up the characters who become the team to help brothers and sisters get their Prize Possessions back. Not sure what to name it. Maybe I’ll name the series after my first book Prize Possession, which I wrote after my bike was stolen out from under the Easyriders offices.
I was thinking about Chopper Chronicles, but I have a sneaking suspicion that name is taken. Let me know. Sounds familiar. Let’s hit the news.
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, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
LE PERA SEAT OF THE WEEK—TAILWHIP for FXRs Double-Diamond Seating
Overview
Taking our popular Kickflip one step further! If it’s more comfort for the passenger or just another platform to let your adventurous side explore, the whipped-up tail will give you what you are looking for!
Shown with Double Diamond seating area. Also available with Basket Weave, Pleated Stitch and our new Gripp Tape material – for when traction is needed! Many other custom materials and stitch graphics are available as well!
Mounts with your stock hinge and latch kit. Hinge and latch are not provided.
Specs
Driver Seating:
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Passenger Seating:
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MSRP:
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Part Number:
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HEADLINE OF THE WEEK— immy kimmel, who is basically an anvil being pulled along the ground behind the oxcart of late-night television…..is now a medical advisor.
–J.J. Solari
Media Consultant
Bikernet.com™
Honda BigWing is an authorised dealership which offers the high-end expensive motorcycles of Honda such as GoldWing or CBR1000RR. They are handful in number compared to the many authorised dealerships that offer the many different models of Honda commuter motorcycles and scooters of less than 300cc capacity engines.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter in India on Monday launched Honda BigWing virtual showroom as part of its focus on the digital customer interface to offer contactless services.
The digital showroom offers customers 360-degree virtual product demo, online documentation, direct-to-home delivery and virtual chat support, among other features, HMSI said in a release.
–Wayfarer
Bikernet International Business Correspondent
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT INSPIRATIONAL WORD OF THE DAY–indefatigable
[ in-di-fat-i-guh-buhl ]
adjective
incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring.
WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF INDEFATIGABLE?
Indefatigable “incapable of being tired out” has changed little in spelling and meaning since its origin as the Latin adjective indefatigabilis “untiring” or, more literally, “not-tire out-able.” This adjective derives from the verb fatigare “to tire,” the source of English fatigue (via French), but its ultimate origin is unknown. The most compelling theory is that fatigare comes from a hypothesized adjective, fatis “gaping open” or “yawning,” found also in the verb fatiscere “to grow weak” or “to crack open.” Indefatigable entered English in the late 1500s.
HOW IS INDEFATIGABLE USED?
[W]ith enlarged lungs adapted to life on the 15,000-foot-high, oxygen-starved Tibetan Plateau, Nangchen steeds were bred to be inexhaustible and sure-footed on snowy passes. … I am captivated by the possibility that back in the deep valleys Tibetans might still ride their indefatigable horses along the original trail.
At the age of sixty-eight, Tolstoy was given a tennis racket and taught the rules of the game. He became an instant tennis addict….All summer long, Tolstoy played tennis for three hours every day. No opponent could rival Tolstoy’s indefatigable thirst for the game of tennis…
ELIF BATUMAN, THE POSSESSED: ADVENTURES WITH RUSSIAN BOOKS AND THE PEOPLE WHO READ THEM, 2010
BOOK REVIEW—Tale of Two Planets, One Real and One Imaginary by Bill Pekny
I’m going to try to make this as simple as possible. This should be a text book used in schools all over the world.
We are being bullied into another witch hunt. Did you know that some communities in the 1600s burned all the women at the stake, because of witchcraft rumors?
Bill tells us that Science is Never Settled. He explains the Scientific Method which is not being used by climate Doomsday Sayers all over the world.
The Climate is not controlled by Man, but by the sun and the earth’s orbit. In other words Mother Nature.
CO2 is one of the best elements in the atmosphere. Life cannot survive without it. It is not a pollutant. Man improved desperately low CO2 levels by burning fossil fuels over the last 75 years.
If C02 gets below 150 ppm plants die and we starve. It got down to 180 when we started driving cars. In the past 100,000 years it was as high as 7,000 and life flourished. It is now just 410 and we are doing alright, but it could be higher.
Climate Doomsday Sayers are denying the facts. They are denying the Scientific Method and History.
Driving your cars is good for the planet. It does not create forest fires, bad forrest management does.
Basically, we are living in the best of times. Read Bill’s book and find out the facts.
–Bandit
QUICK GUN NUT REPORT–
Provisions of AB 1237 that would make available to certain researchers a litany of information on gun owners (including personal identifying information) have been resurrected in the Legislature. Please contact your lawmakers and ask them to OPPOSE AB 173 and SB 173.
Click HERE to Take Action!
Assembly Bill 173/Senate Bill 173 require that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) supply state information, including personal identifying information, to the UC Gun Violence Research Center at UC Davis, and allows the DOJ to provide this same information to certain non-profits and state agencies. This legislation creates grave privacy concerns, as well as concerns that this information could be provided to groups that create biased “research” to push gun control policies without actually researching root causes of violence.
Only a few days remain in the 2021 legislative session, so please take action now!
Yours in Freedom,
Ken Lan
Communications Coordinator
NRA-ILA
http://www.nrailafrontlines.com/
LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK–2015 Harley-Davidson FLHX – Street Glide for $19,995.00
This bike is a really sharp Street Glide with lots of custom color matched paint.
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* 103c.i. Motor
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THE COFFEE TABLE OF THE WEEK–Finally making a little progress on my double engine Triumph coffee table.
Not that the Panhead desk is too slow, I’m just looking for something quicker!
Believe it or not most of the parts were buried in the corner of my garage. My old boss’ handy work. Still need to restore this.
–Dan Stern
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THE PANHEAD BUMMER PROJECT–
This happening has really bummed me out. My cherry Bob George motor exploded. Here are a few pictures, still can’t believe it.
I see you moved. Pedro to Deadwood wow. Seems like more and more people are leaving Calif. The caldor fire up here by me (Placerville) has been bad. I didn’t have to evac, but it was close.
The fire went east, and crested echo summit then went down in to South lake Tahoe basin but they saved the town and the fire is going east. Over 200,000 acres with this fire. Pretty scary, I’m in the middle of a forest here. Praying for rain. Talk to you soon.
–Kerry Crist
I hooked him up with Carlo and Emma’s shop. They recently hired Painter Joe who is a master with Panheads. And now Micah McCloskey is nearby. He should be back on the road shortly.
—Bandit
TUCKER POWERSPORTS TO ACQUIRE KURYAKYN— Tucker Powersports, a leading distributor of powersports products for motorcycles, ATV/UTV’s, snowmobiles, personal watercraft as well as a range of electric bikes and scooters, announced today that it is acquiring Kuryakyn Holdings LLC.
Tucker will incorporate the Kuryakyn product offering and product development into the Tucker organization this year. Kuryakyn’s employees and suppliers were informed of the acquisition earlier today.
The acquisition will move Kuryakyn into the Tucker organization, rather than Kuryakyn operating as a separate business unit. All Kuryakyn operations, assets, and R&D programs will move from Somerset WI to Tucker’s headquarters in Fort Worth.
“This is a tremendous move for Tucker, for the Kuryakyn brand and for the dealers we serve,” said Tucker President and CEO Marc McAllister. “Kuryakyn’s industry-leading products will continue to be available to dealers and customers while Tucker becomes an even stronger supplier to dealers in not only in custom, cruiser and touring, but new market segments as well.”
Kuryakyn is one of the nation’s leading developers and retailers of motorcycle accessories for the V-twin, cruiser and touring motorcycle rider. The brand’s newest products include a range of audio speakers for on and off-road use, LED lighting and motorcycle luggage. Founded nearly 30 years ago, the company quickly became known for a range of chrome and custom accessories for motorcycles.
Tucker leadership expects the transition will be complete by the end of the calendar year. Some of Kuryakyn’s Somerset WI employees will have an opportunity to join the Tucker staff in Fort Worth TX. Many of those moves will take place in the next 30 days. Kuryakyn’s R&D department and equipment will move shortly thereafter.
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GATHR JUMP STARTS THEATRICAL ON DEMAND FOR RE-MASTERED, DIGITALLY ENHANCED 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF “ON ANY SUNDAY”
Oscar-Nominated Documentary, Regarded as Best Film Ever Made on Sport of Motorcycle Racing, Starred and Was Financed by Movie Icon and Motocross Weekend Warrior Steve McQueen; Will Be listed on Sports Illustrated’s SI Tix
Media company GATHR will showcase the re-mastered and digitally enhanced 50th Anniversary edition of the Oscar-nominated 1971 documentary ON ANY SUNDAY via its fan-driven cinema distribution model Theatrical On Demand.
The documentary, financed by and starring movie icon and motocross weekend warrior Steve McQueen, is regarded as the best film ever made on the sport of motorcycle racing.
Screening event tickets will be available on the new Sports Illustrated ticketing exchange, SI Tix.
“At SI Tix, we are committed to giving fans the opportunity to enjoy the best live event experiences the world of sports and entertainment has to offer,” said David Lane, CEO, SI Tix by Sports Illustrated.
On Any Sunday, a Bruce Brown Films documentary directed by Bruce Brown (The Endless Summer), was nominated for the Best Documentary Academy Award in 1971. The original film was financed by Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions and features motorcycle racing enthusiast McQueen along with two of the sport’s icons: Malcolm Smith and Mert Lawwill.
On Any Sunday is credited with changing stereotypical attitudes of “bikers” and influencing the boom of motorcycle sales in the 1970s.
Highlights include movie star Steve McQueen’s real-life weekend warrior racing in the desert and at the famed Elsinore Grand Prix; legendary racer and designer Mert Lawwill’s attempt to regain his Grand National #1 place in dirt track and road racing, and icon Malcolm Smith’s other-worldly skills at the International Six Days Trial and at Baja.
Now Bruce Brown Films pays tribute to the entire motorcycle community by presenting the re-mastered and digitally enhanced On Any Sunday 50th Anniversary edition. This newly released masterpiece boasts color correction and image restoration and stunning PCM 5.1 surround sound of the original audio and soundtrack.
A pre-recorded panel with film principals Mert Lawwill, famed motorcycle racers Dave Aldana and Keith Mashburn and Dana Brown, son of the legendary director Bruce Brown, will be shown at every Theatrical On Demand screening.
Yamaha, which was the major sponsor of the original film, is offering all eligible Yamaha dealers 50% co-op funding support for On Any Sunday screening packages.
Movie Poster: Courtesy of Bruce Brown Films Archives
COMEDY HEADLINE OF THE WEEK—
–from J.J. Solari
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WRECKING CREW RIDER JARED MEES SWEEPS
SPRINGFIELD MILE DOUBLEHEADER
Back-to-Back Wins Closes Gap Between Mees & Points Leader Briar Bauman,
Two-Man Wrecking Crew to Battle for Championship with Three Races Remaining
Indian Motorcycle Racing, carried out its 2021 American Flat Track (AFT) season with back-to-back wins during this weekend’s doubleheader at the Springfield Mile I and II.
Ultimately, Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees swept the weekend and closed the gap with the factory teammate and season’s points leader, Briar Bauman.
During Sunday’s Springfield Mile I, Mees and Bauman battled closely, as the two were neck-and-neck during the final lap. Though it was Mees who edged out Bauman to capture his sixth-career Springfield Mile victory, while Bauman finished second. Indian Motorcycle privateer Brandon Robinson rounded out the podium with his sixth podium of the season.
On Monday, knowing he still had ground to make up on the leaderboard, Mees came out to the Springfield Mile II and dominated the field – ultimately reaching the finish line more a second before Indian Motorcycle privateer Sammy Halbert. The win marked Mees’ seventh-career Springfield Mile win and reignited a championship battle with just three races remaining.
“Anyone who knows Jared or has been following his career knows this was a typical Jared Mees performance. With his back against the ropes, a pair of wins were his best option to keep his championship hopes alive,” said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service & Technology. “That said, I’m sure he didn’t go popping champagne bottles, as he’s quickly moving on to the next and preparing for the final three races of the season.”
Mees, a five-time Grand National Champion who last won in 2018, has his sights set on reclaiming the No. 1 plate. Facing a 12-point deficit, Mees will have his work cut out for him as Bauman, the two-time reigning SuperTwins Champion, has remained consistent all year, as he’s reached the podium in all but two races this season.
The 2021 AFT season will continue Saturday and Sunday, September 11-12, at the Sacramento Mile doubleheader. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER–
Regarding lifting weights as an easy meditation – it is very true and many may not understand how.
When you are lifting weights, you have to pay attention to each rep. Because it weighs a few pounds, your mind is forced to focus on the weight and be attentive to how your body is responding to it with proper posture for lifting it.
There is no choice for the mind to wander into other thoughts, worries since the primal mind wants to avoid injury. Distractions around you, whether physical presence or mental worries are pushed out by the mind. The subconscious mind then gets a further boost of hormones released through such weight training exercises.
Riding motorcycles are similar too and gets you out of the house or office. On the motorcycle, the rider must pay attention to controlling the machine, physically and mentally. It is very unlike taking a long drive in a car with radio playing and mobile phone ringing – allowing already existing thoughts to surface. On a motorcycle all senses are alive plus the need to feel free.
So, an easy first step for meditation is definitely getting into lifting weights or getting outdoors on a motorcycle. It forces you be present in the moment.
For others, the Kriya Yoga form of meditation also does not require any mental effort nor do you have to close your eyes nor sit still, etc. It is very suitable to modern lifestyle. Forcing your mind to not think of something or to think of a particular thing is not really a meditation many people are capable of.
Creating a duality in the mind by suppressing your own thoughts or denying urges is unnatural state of mind – just like telling a regular city-dweller to take a vow of celibacy and not have sexual relations. It’s like telling a man on the mound to now climb Mt. Everest as the next step for his training.
In Kriya Yoga, there is no loss of benefits from practice even though a thousand thoughts and worries occupy your mind during practice. You don’t need to close your eyes nor close your mind to all the distractions around. It works just the way weight training works through biological processes in the body and brain.
Tai-Chi form of martial arts is also called “meditation in motion” by many, because just like Kriya Yoga, there is no demand from your mind as required in various popular meditation techniques.
Let thoughts come and let them branch out into other thoughts. Look at those thoughts like witnessing a dream and let your mind analyze, evaluate and process them. Talk to someone about your thoughts and worries if you think it will help you. But living in self-denial and suppressing your thoughts, feelings and emotions is not at all a “meditation”. It is not the freedom of spirit which is the purpose of doing meditation / yoga in the first place.
Useful Links: https://www.satyamyogaprasad.net/
A Free digital library of the entire collected publications of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Bihar Yoga tradition. It includes Free eBooks, video and audio recordings of practices.
I would recommend by starting with the book “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Only if you enjoy the exercises in that book would it benefit you to read and see the videos for more comprehensive yoga exercises, which you can find in:
“Hatha Yoga Pradipika” by Swami Muktibodhananda – and then the true encyclopedia –
“A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
The primary benefit is that Swami Satyananda wrote his books originally in English language itself, hence there is no missed meanings seen in various translations of ancient texts.
Details at: https://www.biharyoga.net/satyam-yoga-prasad.php
–Swami Wayfarer
Master Practitioner
Bikernet Monastery
Base of the Gray Mountain
SEMA MASSACHUSETTS NEWS–“As a Massachusetts resident and an avid car enthusiast, I am enthused to see the introduction of a bill to remove the front plate requirement for the state,” noted Josh Shapiro to his lawmakers earlier this year.
“I believe that the removal of this requirement will both improve the appearance of all cars in the state, but more importantly, it will help residents of Massachusetts by not requiring them to drill holes in their front bumper, which can help improve the appeal of Massachusetts owned cars in states that do not require a front license plate.
This bill has the ability to bring Massachusetts in line with other states that have moved to lift the same requirement and would accommodate cars that were not built with having a front plate in mind.” He and fellow residents are still waiting for the legislature to take action on the bill this year.
–SEMA
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
RIDE TO STURGIS AND HOME 2021
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Love the Black Hills and time with great friends and family. Loved the article Rogue much love and respect
–Cat AKA OneLeggedBlonde
Boscobel , WI
BIKERNET MEDIA REVIEW–The New York Times hard at work singlehandedly creating more chaos than the Taliban can only dream of. Meanwhile they are happy to announce that “lawmakers” – which would be unemployable idiots who run for office and win…..are going to take charge of altering the climate of planet earth.
These apes couldn’t pull a basket of fries out of the fryer at MacDonalds without having them broiled into impenetrable tree bark. Meanwhile the hacks at the Times see this – idiots taking charge of peoples’ futures…..as a step in the right direction!
–J.J. Solari
Media Review Imperial Editor
Bikernet.com™
FUCKIN’ ASSHOLE’S ’48 PAN—That’s what Mike Kane’s wife calls him. He built this Pan recently with a Superman theme.
It’s sold now, but a couple of artists have made it shine even more.
And Mike kept the Superman spirit alive by casting the fender version of Superman. They were originally sold through J.C. Whitney in the ‘50s and were pot metal. He broke one and decided he better cast it. If you are interested let me know.
Mike made the seat rail with Clark’s name. Too cool! This guy is a helluva builder. Watch for more of his bikes to be featured on Bikernet.
–Bandit
WHAT PRICE FREEDOM? YOUR MOTORCYCLE?
What’s the price tag you’d put on freedom? Your motorcycle? Your rights? Your lifestyle?
What’s the price tag you’d put on motorcycling? Outlaw certain models? It’s been tried.
What’s the price tag you’d put on riding anywhere you choose? Days of the week? Certain hours of the day? There are public roads in the United States where motorcycles are banned.
What’s the price tag you’d put on association? No identifying club colors? Police departments everywhere are profiling club members and non-club members daily.
What the price tag you’d put on a driverless vehicle in the lane next to you or on the road heading toward you? Your life or the life of someone you love? They’re being tested today.
What’s the price tag you’d put on getting advance warning at the gas pump that Ethanol-15 could wreak havoc on your motorcycle’s engine? The fuel is out there with no warnings at the pump.
Would you invest a weekend of your time to strengthen your knowledge on how to protect your motorcycle, your rights, and your lifestyle? That’s what the Meeting of the Minds is all about. Since when is one weekend of your time not worth the price to help protect a lifetime of riding?
Not once, but for nearly 40 years, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has stood against the tide of anti-motorcycling laws and regulations. Keeping anti-motorcycling legislation at bay is what the Meeting of the Minds is all about.
The September 10 cut-off date is rapidly approaching, for hotel reservations call JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead @ 404-262-3344 and mention MRF. For Meeting of the Minds registration, use this link: Meeting of the Minds 2021
Registration includes up-to-date presentations on what’s going on with motorcycle related legislation, 15 workshops, all workshop materials, and Saturday banquet. Registration questions call the MRF at 202-546-0983, or email Fred Harrell at fred@mrf.org
A weekend in Georgia could be just the ticket to protect the freedoms motorcycling represents – that’s what the Meeting of the Minds and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation are all about.
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you in Atlanta at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Minds Conference!!!
Yours in Freedom,
–Fredric Harrell
Director, Conferences & Events
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
P.S. One more question… Do you know that the European Union is considering an “End-of-Life” study of motorcycles? Think it couldn’t happen in the U.S.? Think again… California’s “Cash for Clunkers” is just another name to call it. Is a weekend in Atlanta still too much to pay to help protect your rights, your motorcycle, and your lifestyle?
P.P.S. A 2021 Meeting of the Minds t-shirts go fast. To guarantee you’ll get your size, reserve your shirt now.
JACK’S GALLERIES COME TO THE CANTINA
Jack McIntyre is a world-renowned photographer who covers motorcycle events all over the country. If you came to this page because of Jack’s Galleries you can Join and help support your favorite photographer at the same time. You will also receive complete access to all the departments in Bandit’s Cantina.
–Bandit
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Damon Motors Hits $35M in Preorders and Expands Executive Team to Support Global Demand for HyperSport Motorcycle
Damon Motors today announced the company hit a new $35M milestone in preorders for its flagship HyperSport, the world’s smartest, safest, fully electric motorcycle. The company also announced the expansion of its leadership team with Broc TenHouten as chief strategy officer and board member, Chris Efstathiou as VP, supply chain, and Mike Galbraith as chief financial officer and senior VP, operations. The appointments come as the company moves into its next phase of global growth with ramped-up production and upcoming delivery of the critically acclaimed superbike.
“Our goal is an ambitious one: we are committed to building a crashless future,” said Jay Giraud, founder & CEO, Damon Motors. “The $35 million in preorders validates that the HyperSport is delivering safety that riders want in two-wheel transportation today. To meet this demand, we have bolstered our experienced world-class team with Broc, Chris and Mike to continue to grow the company and deliver the first HyperSports to the road.”
Broc TenHouten is an experienced technical leader with a general management background in the commercialization of new technology vehicles. Broc was COO and chief engineer of Divergent 3D, developer of the 3D-printed 21C hybrid hypercar. Previously, he also led engineering and technology development at Wrightspeed, EnerSys Advanced Systems, and Coda. Broc began his career at General Motors, where he held various positions in safety, validation, and chassis design. In his role at Damon, Broc is leading the strategy and corporate development efforts to deliver the safest and cleanest motorcycles on the road.
“Damon is set to transform the motorcycle industry by building the safest and most technologically advanced motorcycle company,” said Broc TenHouten, chief strategy officer, Damon Motors. “I’m excited to be part of the team that’s changing the way the world views motorcycle safety and the place of electrification in simultaneously achieving next-level performance and environmental sustainability.”
Chris Efstathiou has built, scaled, and operated some of the most complex and leading supply chains at global technology companies. He started at Dell in 1990, playing a key role in the creation of the supply chain that transformed how people bought computers, and continued on as the head of Procurement and Supply Chains at Marconi, BlackBerry, Amazon Robotics, and Mattel. At Damon, Chris will develop global best-in-class supply chain capabilities for the company. His responsibilities range from realizing Damon’s battery technology IP to sourcing the supply of parts and components through a global network of ISO9000 and ISO/TS 16949 qualified suppliers.
“As Damon builds the world’s most advanced motorcycles, it is imperative to bridge traditional automotive and high-tech supply chains to bring the motorcycles to market,” said Chris Efsthathiou, VP, supply chain, Damon Motors. “I look forward to generating production efficiencies and ultimately reducing cost to our riders.”
Mike Galbraith is a proven finance and operations executive with more than two decades of experience. He previously served as CFO at North and raised $200M from top-tier institutional and strategic investors, growing the company to a leader in all-day smart glasses with a successful exit to Google. Prior to North, Mike held SVP, finance and operations roles at BlackBerry, scaling from a few hundred employees to a $20B revenue global leader. As CFO and senior VP, operations at Damon, Mike will implement the business, financial & operating processes to manage the company through its growth phase and maturity.
“Since its launch of the HyperSport, Damon has been riding a wave of momentum, and is building toward becoming the next great Canadian company,” said Mike Galbraith, CFO & senior VP, operations, Damon Motors. “I am eager to unlock new markets and revenue, and aggressively scale the Damon business into a global mobility powerhouse.”
For more information on Damon Motors, visit www.damon.com.
NEW HARDTAIL CHOPPER PIN-UP GIRL–
These are great trim pieces for bikes, rat rods, semi rigs, anything that rolls. Models were sculpted by Richard A Moore in Portland Oregon.
These are polished stainless steel. Two mounting posts on back side. Gingerbread trim was popular on older bikes. These are the new collectors’ items.
When I’m gone, there gone. Available only from Hardtail Choppers. $150 each shipped in USA or a matched set (right and left) for $280 shipped.
Not posted on my website yet but there are more images and info on Instagram at Hardtail Choppers . Shop # 360-750-6780 give me a call or write to John@hardtailchoppers.com.
–John
5-BALL RACING 5/8 JACK SHIRT REVIEW—
Yo Bandit, this unit is the bomb. I left the house last night to go to the burger joint gathering. I hit the 91 East, and brother I did not want to stop. That unit is sooo comfortable that it ain’t even funny. Plenty of shoulder space and absolutely no elbow bind, like most motorcycle jackets. I could have kept going until I got to the border and still just kept on moving.
You should have called the 5/8 Jak shirt ape hanger’s delight. That unit is the bomb for all of us ape hanger guys. The most comfortable leather shirt I have ever worn on ape hangers.
Thank 5-Ball enterprises for me.
–Gearhead
Thanks much for taking to time to write us a review.
–Bandit
AND MORE LAND ACCESS–
Another State Adds an Office of Outdoor Recreation
Arkansas announced the creation of an Office of Outdoor Recreation, and seven other states – Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and West Virginia – have joined the National Governors Association’s Outdoor Recreation Learning Network in 2021.
State offices of outdoor recreation work to enhance outdoor recreation within a state. These offices work to bolster the state outdoor recreation economy through promoting health and wellness, education and engagement, and ensuring proper stewardship of public lands and waters. The offices also serve as a point of contact for businesses, stakeholders, and different levels of government that are involved with the outdoor recreation industry.
The NGA’s Outdoor Recreation Learning Network helps states explore strategies to leverage their unique natural, cultural, and historical resources for economic, social, and environmental benefits.
The MIC, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America work with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, a coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations and organizations, to encourage more states to create offices of outdoor recreation.
–MIC
BURMA SHAVE SLOGAN OF THE WEEK— If I fucked you in the forest /
It’s hard to say who’d be the sore-est / Burma Shave
–J.J. Solari
As we recently discussed, I found a copy of your book, Terry the Tramp on Amazon. I’ve been carrying that book around with me for two months and finally got the time to read it while traveling to the Born Free Show and Texas over the past two weeks.
I have admitted I’m completely clueless as to the ins and outs of the biker culture and also of its history. Your book cleared that right up. In my line of work, one has to be a history buff. Learning the history behind what WWII vets then Korea and VietNam vets dealt with was enlightening. I was surprised that in your book you trace the roots of the culture to the heavy handedness of the AMA. It makes perfect sense. I was equally amazed, not surprised, at how corrupt many police departments are. Sure I knew it existed but did not understand how bad it was. It only takes one guy at the top of any department to make a group of bad people.
Anyway, I’m preaching to the choir. I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed the book and the lessons learned.
–Keith S. Kizer
AMCA Executive Director
P.O. Box 663
LATEST PROJECT FROM THE PRISM GANG–1948 Harley-Davidson Panhead
Sid Tangerine’s 1948 Panhead is the latest project to leave our shop and we’re really happy with how it turned out. Duane’s Powertrains built the engine while we focused on the rest. Check out the Bike Gallery on our site to see the complete photo set.
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WILD BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for September 2, 2021
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Hey Bandit – I’ve got a dumb question, or two.
We’ve all seen the post Ida photos, and the human suffering associated with this disaster. Homes, buildings and industry destroyed, submerged vehicles by the thousands, and the surrounding devastation…..
In Climate Doom Perfect World – after natural disasters like hurricane Ida. How safe will it be for those unfortunate folks and wildlife, after wading through the chemicals from all those future electric vehicles? Petroleum products – that’s one thing – but battery juice? Will there be any wildlife left?
We have reasonably effective cleanup methods for petroleum…..cleaning up battery juice is like trying to spank a porcupine. Mother Nature wins every time.
— Doug
Buchanan, MI
First, we need to be honest, and we will discover Mother Nature does win every time.
–Bandit
FRED KODLIN 2021 Inductee into the Sturgis Hall Of Fame—
Pushing the boundaries of what a motorcycle can be, Fred Kodlin has built a reputation for radical custom bike building, cutting-edge product design and high-quality manufacturing. Fred Kodlin grew up in Germany and started riding at age 13. Loving everything that burns gasoline; motorcycles, racecars, and boats, he built his first Bonanza Handlebar for a Zuendapp Supersport he rode as a teenager.
After finishing his apprenticeship as a welder, Fred worked for a heating company. Although he was making a decent living, his passion for motorcycles and customizing only grew stronger. He wanted to create things that were different and unique; things he didn’t see on bikes or on the streets.
Paving the way to owning his own business, Fred completed a Master’s degree, in Vehicle Construction and Blacksmithing. He opened the doors to Kodlin Motorcycles in 1984 and started manufacturing his own products two years later. After the introduction of the Evo engine, Harley-Davidson’s popularity exploded in Europe.
Fred started to import hundreds of bikes a year from the US, customizing them in his unique style and then selling them to customers throughout the European market. Always loving a challenge and striving to be the best, he started to build ground-up custom bikes and presented them to the world at the legendary Bike Shows like Rats Hole and Boardwalk Shows in Daytona Beach, FL.
Competing among the best talent in the world, Fred started amassing numerous Best of Show trophies, along with the respect and recognition of his American peers. He loved the excitement and competition and it only drove him to keep evolving. Fred introduced fabrications that
Evo engine with two front cylinders, hubless front and rear wheels and hidden brake and secondary drive systems.
Kodlin Motorcycles, under Fred’s leadership and vision for over 36 years, has built a reputation for unique hybrid designs. Being inspired by both American and European influences, Kodlin bikes and accessories have distinct form and functional characteristics recognizable as implicitly Kodlin.
Fred continues to drive the daily operations at Kodlin Motorcycles at its headquarters in Germany and is involved in every bike build and product life cycle. His skills in the fab and metal shop are unmatched.
In 2020 another dream came true for Fred when Kodlin USA was incorporated with its headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. Besides winning many Bike Shows and awards, Fred is particularly proud to have his son Len now blazing his own creative path within the Kodlin Motorcycles team and continuing the Kodlin legacy.
The US and particularly the Black Hills, feel like a second home to Fred. He’s been attending Sturgis Bike Week since the late 80’s and riding with his fellow Hamsters since 2004.
Being inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is an incredible and unbelievable honor for Fred, a seemingly intangible accolade as he started out and steadily built and achieved his dreams. Fred lives his life going against the grain and to be recognized and celebrated in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame where he can serve as inspiration for generations of riders to come, will be forever cherished.
LEGISLATIVE NEWS FROM THE MRF–
Arizona has had a good state legislative session so far this year. As of this writing, we are still awaiting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. So, we are still working to make sure infrastructure funding is made available.
We didn’t really have to “kill” many bills except for the ongoing CARB emissions bills that get introduced every year. We had two introduced this session. Both were killed almost immediately.
Here is a short list of the better bills we helped across the finish line this session:
HB2110:
CIVIL PENALTIES; TRAFFIC; MITIGATION; RESTITUTION
HB2115:
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FUND; CONTINUATION
HB2134:
COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES; THIRD PARTIES
HB2173:
COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES; RENEWAL TIME
HB2770:
MASK MANDATES; BUSINESS EXCEPTION
HB2810:
CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE; CONVICTION; PROCEDURES
HB2813:
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
–Michael Infanzon
ABATE of Arizona
WE ARE LIVING IN THE BEST OF TIMES–
I subscribe to NEXTDOOR, a local email news site. Here is a positive message left by another subscriber that I thought you’d like to read:
Finding Good Samaritan to Say Thanks! Yesterday my daughter had a flat tire driving on I-20 in a remote area this side of Weatherford. A motorcyclist stopped and changed her tire. For safety, she texted me his license plate numbers. She knows how to change a tire but I’m grateful for the kindness.
–from Sam Burns
ANOTHER New Bikernet Reader Comment! –The Story Behind the Notorious Widows Sons
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Love to see unity of brothers around the world come together for women and children of the United States and nations. I am very proud of the Blue Lodge brothers and sisters of Arkansas, and around the world who stand behind what is real and support we the people…… of the United Nations Especially the brethren.
Thank you for everything, now I am a proud master mason of 341 lodge Texarkana Arkansas…….
–Carl Delmar Aaron Jr
Texarkana, AR
QUICK, OPEN BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY–
A man is in prison serving three years. After just a year and a half, the warden comes to him and says, “You’re free.”
“What?” asks the man. “I was given three years.”
“I know,” says the warden, “Your wife convinced the judge to reduce it.”
“It figures,” says the man, “She never did let me finish a sentence.”
Airport Check-in at Delhi: Non stop flight to San Francisco, 20+ hours.
The attendant was apologetic to a man, “I’m sorry sir, the flight is really full today. We couldn’t allot you and your wife nearby seats. Your seat number is 14A and your wife’s is 42H.”
Man: “Do I need to pay anything extra for this? For future flights?”
Marriage definition: A way through which two people come together to solve the problems they never had before.
It takes a lot of courage for a man to admit that his wife is wrong.
When a boy is getting married, he promises the girl’s parents that he will keep their daughter happy for the rest of his life.
Have you ever heard a girl promise any boy’s parents anything like this? That I will keep your son happy for the rest of my life?
No! Because girls don’t tell lies.
–Wayfarer
Certified Librarian
Bandit’s Cantina Bad Joke Library
CLASS OF 2021 AMA INDUCTEES
Dave Arnold worked for American Honda from the mid-1970s through 2013, developing some of the greatest talents in the sport and helping forge the program’s legendary dominance in AMA Motocross and Supercross. Arnold contributed to 60 titles on factory and factory-supported teams. Arnold’s talents transcended race operations to research and development, resulting in advancements in production motorcycles that impacted motorcyclists all over the world, and will continue to do so for decades to come.
Nancy Davidson, wife of Willie G. Davidson, was one of the most recognized women who had a positive impact on the motorcycle community. She contributed to charity rides and support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the Harley-Davidson Dealer network. As a strong advocate for the AMA, she espoused the freedom and adventure of the motorcycle lifestyle and influenced ridership across the globe. Mrs. Davidson passed away in July 2021.
Gary Denton won the AMA ATV Grand National Champion for eight consecutive years, excelling in both motocross and dirt track and establishing himself as perhaps the most dominant ATV racers in the history of the sport. Denton also founded, along with his family, Denton Racing to provide ATV-related services, parts and accessors to his fellow racers.
Tommy Hays was the most successful Class C dirt tracker prior to World War II, and arguably the most successful racer from the pre-Grand National Championship era (1933-1953) who is not yet inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Even though he died at an AMA National in 1941, Hays’ seven AMA National TT wins are still the fourth most ever in AMA history.
Loretta Lynn
Since 1982, country music icon and superstar Loretta Lynn has continuously hosted the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., known as Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. For the past 39 years, she has welcomed the AMA’s youngest and brightest amateur athletes for the weeklong annual national motocross championship – an event known all over the globe as the “world’s greatest motocross vacation.”
Scott Plessinger was one of the top off-road racers of the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was a four-time AMA national champion with two Grand National Cross County titles (1994 and 1995) and two AMA National Hare Scrambles titles (1989 and 1992). The Hamilton, Ohio, resident had 41 national event wins competing on KTMs.
Kenny Tolbert is the second-most successful tuner in AMA Grand National history, behind legendary tuner and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Bill Werner. Tolbert-tuned motorcycles have claimed eleven AMA Grand National Championship, 117 AMA Grand National wins, six AMA 600cc Championships and 31 AMA 600cc wins, since 1988.
Ryan Villopoto, from Poulsbo, Wash., is one of the greatest champions in AMA Motocross and Supercross, competing in the professional series from 2005 to 2014, winning five AMA Motocross and four AMA Supercross National Championships. Immediately after turning pro, Villopoto won three straight AMA Motocross Lites Championships and one AMA Supercross Lites title. Then, after moving up to the premier class, Villopoto won four consecutive AMA Supercross Championships to close out his career. Throughout his career, Villopoto racked up 31 outdoor national wins and 41 AMA Supercross main event wins.
HELMET LAW RUMOR IN COLORADO–
Since the end of our legislative session there have been talks of CDOT wanting to push some legislator to bring up a mandatory helmet law for everyone.
This is supposedly because last year’s mc death total was a new high at 139. We are keeping our ears open and have some “friendlies” in the legislature who will give
us a heads up. Hopefully this is just another bad rumor, but as we all know, this is no time to let our guard down.
–Dale ‘Bear’ Meade
ABATE of Colorado
NEW FROM BURMA SHAVE–The Covid-19 protocols /
are claimed to be the Great Cure-Alls /
but I think that the protocols /
are just designed to bust my balls / Sperma Shave
–J.J. Solari
NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET BLOG–
I have never seen this American TV show “Outlander” or read the novels on which it is based. He seems to be very popular in UK. He has in the past also posted photos of himself wearing Harley-Davidson branded jackets.
Outlander’s Sam Heughan cruises on a Harley Davidson as he holidays in LA
https://blog.bikernet.com/outlanders-sam-heughan-cruises-on-a-harley-davidson-as-he-holidays-in-la/
–Wayfarer
Supreme Editor
Bikernet Blog™
QUOTE OF THE WEEK—Outlaws love freedom. We use it, abuse it and fight for it with all we have.
–Bandit
HERO MotoCorp opens booking for next batch of Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250—
Synopsis: In October last year, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson announced a partnership for the Indian market. As per the licensing pact, HeroMotoCorp has taken over the exclusive distribution rights of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, parts and merchandise in India after the iconic American motorcycle maker pulled out of the Indian market.
September 5: Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp on Sunday announced opening of bookings for the next batch of Harley-Davidson adventure tourer bike ‘Pan America’ 1250 after the first lot completely sold out. The company also said that the bookings for all the 13 existing models and the Sportster S are currently open, along with the expansion of customer touch-points and service centres for Harley Davidson.
Hero MotoCorp now has an expanded network of 14 full-fledged dealerships and seven authorised service centres across the country, exclusively for Harley-Davidson customers, it said in a release.
“The Pan America 1250 is one of the most anticipated motorcycles of 2021. Considering it is Harley-Davidson’s first foray into the adventure-touring segment, the motorcycle has already generated immense excitement among customers. With the first shipment being completely sold out, it is truly heartwarming to see how the market has responded to the product,” said Ravi Avalur, Head of premium segment business unit at Hero MotoCorp said.
The bookings are open for the next lot of ‘Pan America’ 1250 after the first batch of the bikes has been completely sold out, Hero MotoCorp said, adding that the new Harley-Davidson Sportster S will be the next model to be launched in India towards the end of the year.
“Bookings for all the 13 existing models and the Sportster S are currently open,” it said.
Taking yet another significant step forward in their journey together, Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp have expanded the touchpoints for the customers in the country, said the release.
“With the Harley-Davidson India dealer network now fully operational, our next objective is to resume the HOG (Harley Owners Group) events. We are gearing up for the next annual Rally to be held in Goa between February 3-5, 2022,” he said.
–Wayfarer
Investigator
Bikernet International News Bureau
LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE REPORT–Current Status: This was heard
by the Louisiana Law Institute on August 16th. They went over what had happened previously in the committee meetings and the legislature. There will be another committee meeting September 15, 2021 at 2 pm by Zoom.
They will tweak the bill and then have a meeting with the D.A. and Criminal Defense Attorneys on the Committee and the
head of the D.A. Association that
are the biggest oppositions. If we
cannot get the DAs on board the
chances of passage are small.
2) HB-150 Dead Red Bill, Rep.
Dodie Horton (R-LA). Will allow
motorcycles to proceed through
a Red Light under certain circumstances.
Current Status: Met with opposition from Secretary of DOT and State Police. The Bill was Voluntarily Deferred, Pending further
amendments.
3) HB-565 Hands Free While
Driving, Rep. Mike Huval (R-LA).
Proposed law prohibits all drivers
from calling, text messaging, or using social networking on a handheld
telecommunication device while
driving on a public road or highway.
Current Status: Failed on 1st vote.
Was put on the calendar for reconsideration where it failed to be brought back up before the session ended.
I am also the Vice-Chair of the
Mid-South MILE. This year’s MILE
will be held in Dallas, Texas, 24-26
October 21. Please visit https://
www.midsouthmile.org/ to make
your reservations. It’s going to be a
very educational event.
–Rick ‘BRICK’ Lindsey
ABATE of Louisiana
ANOTHER QUOTE OF THE WEEK—We work damn hard for every crumb and morsel.—Jimmy Steward in Shenandoah
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? – Life is interesting and lots of folks are trying to tear the shit out of it, because they can. They can burn your building down and drive a car home, order a pizza and watch it on TV. Okay, no negative waves.
Maybe it’s because they don’t have positive projects. Why tear a statue down if you could build one you like. Hell, why burn a building down if you could fix one and build a shop in it or start an art gallery or build a chopper.
I find myself surrounded by projects including reading about the history of this region and exploring, which we struggle at because of the home projects and building the shop, finding out where the electrical lines run, get pricing on the siding and chasing down the permits.
You know why I’m pushing for the shop, don’t you? The winter is looming ahead and how can I build another motorcycle without a shop, goddammit. Each project has a mission: Improve, build and create. I love every step.
Ride fast and free forever,
–Bandit
