THE BIKERNET DAYTONA NEWS for March 6th, 2025

Hey,

I’ve heard all the rumors from Daytona, the action, the entertainment and the bullshit. Who knows if anything is true.

Then, of course, there’s what I can tell you and what I can’t. We will have a story from Rogue about Billy Lane’s SOS old school racing coming soon. The Iron Horse held bike shows every day.

Looks like rain today, but that means more drinks sold inside the bar. Speaking of bars and such. Willie’s show is coming right up. We always end up with a story from the sand outside his shop.

Let’s hit the news.

The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including: Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Laura, Barry Green, El Waggs, J.J. Solari, Amy White, Jenn and the rest of the crew.

The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.

NEW LIMITED-PRODUCTION HARLEY-DAVIDSON CVO ROAD GLIDE RR MOTORCYCLE

BRINGS RACE-SPEC PERFORMANCE AND PRECISION TO THE STREET–Most Powerful Production Harley-Davidson Big Twin Ever Sets New Benchmark for Street-Legal Bagger Performance

The 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide RR is a progress in engineering and design, representing the top performance and luxury in the motorcycling domain. This limited-edition model is not only the most powerful motorcycle ever produced by Harley-Davidson but also the most expensive, making it a true collector’s item for enthusiasts and aficionados.

Power and Performance

At the heart of the 2025 CVO Road Glide RR is the Screamin’ Eagle 131 Powertrain, the most powerful Milwaukee-Eight engine ever factory-installed in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

This V-twin engine is a monster that delivers an cardiac arresting 153 horsepower and 150 ft-lb of torque, with a redline of 6,500 RPM. An engine featuring CNC-ported heads, Screamin’ Eagle internals, and a SE8-550 camshaft, ensures that it delivers unmatched power and performance. A high-performance intake system, with a massive 68mm throttle body and a CNC-machined aluminum intake manifold, further enhances the engine’s capabilities.

The Screamin’ Eagle Racing King 6 Transmission is designed to withstand the rigors of race-speed punishment while providing enhanced gear engagement and durability. Shot-peened gears and shafts increase strength, while back-cut shift dogs ensure that every shift is locked in under race conditions. The performance-tuned Akrapovič titanium exhaust system not only reduces weight but also provides a deep, gnarling exhaust note that complements the bike’s powerful engine.

Design and Innovation

The 2025 CVO Road Glide RR is an artistic design, combining the spirit of racing with the soul of a legend. The motorcycle features a carbon fiber bodywork, titanium exhaust, and billet aluminum components, materials typically found in aerospace and Formula 1 cars. These materials make the bike lighter, stronger, and faster, with no compromises.

The custom show-bike quality paint and graphics are finished in Harley-Davidson Racing Orange, with black and white accents cutting through the bodywork. The exposed carbon fiber weave under a deep gloss clear coat reveals the bike’s racing DNA. Each CVO Road Glide RR is incredibly limited, with only 131 units produced, making it one of the rarest Harley-Davidson motorcycles ever built.

Features and Technology

The 2025 CVO Road Glide RR is packed with advanced features and technology to enhance the riding experience. The Skyline™ OS Connected infotainment system offers intuitive menu navigation and enhanced on-the-fly map updates, ensuring that riders stay connected and informed. The 12.3-inch TFT display provides bright and clear information at a glance, including ride modes and other essential data.

The motorcycle also features high-grade braking and suspension components, including 47mm SHOWA inverted forks and asymmetric rear shocks that allow for quick preload adjustment. These components ensure optimal performance and comfort, whether on the highway or navigating tight corners.

Exclusivity and Price

The 2025 CVO Road Glide RR is not just a motorcycle; it’s a statement of exclusivity and luxury. This Harley-Davidson is not meant for every single American. It is meant for those who have realised the Ameican Dream. Basically for people who don’t actually ride motorcycles — and will park it in their fifty acre garage or sell it on auction in a few or more years.

With a starting price of $45,999, it is the most expensive motorcycle ever produced by Harley-Davidson. The limited production run of just 131 units ensures that only a select few will have the privilege of owning this extraordinary machine.

Conclusion

In summary, the 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide RR is a ground-ripping motorcycle that redefines the possibilities of power, performance, and luxury. With its unmatched engine capabilities, innovative design, and advanced features, it stands as a testament to Harley-Davidson’s aspiration to push the boundaries of what is known as its solid customer base in the world of motorcycles. They don’t want aspirants–they want affluents as their clientele.

For those fortunate enough to own one, the CVO Road Glide RR will be not just a mode of transportation from living room to swimming pool— but a piece of history and a symbol of unparalleled mismanagement— which will prove that Harley-Davidson decline is fast, tough to break, unbeatable and criminally insane in its ease of embracing death.

–Wayfarer
Associate Editor
Bikernet.com

OPEN LETTER TO DICK ALLEN—

I know you’re out there. I am not going to give up until Dick reaches out. His illustrations are too cool. His style is completely different from Hal Robinson R.I.P. But his ability to capture motion is terrific. We are about to post another story about Hal and his ex. She wants to send a love letter to the man.

We want to congratulate Dick, and let him know we will continue to celebrate his abilities with motorcycles, pen and ink.

–Bandit

NEW 5-BALL PRODUCTS IN THE EMPORIUM—

Not much happening in the Emporium as the 605 contractor is rebuilding our bathroom and adding a shower. Of course, issues keep popping up like the water heater decided to shit the bed. We discovered a serious leak in the roof and it blocked off the air vent to the heater.

Sounds strange, but the heater vent found itself directed into an old chimney from the 1800s. At some point the stones and shitty, sandy concrete grout disintegerated and prevented the heater exhaust from exiting the room. Ah, but the cap on the chimney failed and water crept into the ceiling and down inside the wall. You know the rule about water. It follows the path of least resistance until it makes a mess.

Meanwhile, back in the emporium. I made another lamp out of an old trumpet and we ordered a new set of spirit bells.

Hang on!
–Bandit

TEXAS WEATHER REPORT–

So much for thinking I know what I’m doing, got 36 miles on my way to my brothers, plus about 20 last week.  But I heard something before it shut down, was going to pull over to check, but she did it for me! 

If it is lifter/pushrod related they’ll become solids!  Was on my way to my brothers, I’m in front of a gated golf course community, one young lady and another couple have stopped to ask if I needed anything?  That was nice of them, bunches of bikes have ridden by of course!  Another resident just stopped on the way in to ask if I needed water or anything, nice folks here at Legendary Oaks!  Amazing day to ride or sit on the side of the road, going to hit 80 by the afternoon.

I guess after sitting for over a year, new replacements handlebars & internals were not enough to appease her, I even left the unavailable yet clutch grip off!

RFR-Life & Broken Dyna 2

AFT RACING HAPPENING NOW IN DAYTONA–

The wait is over, it’s race day in Daytona Beach, FL! Progressive American Flat Track begins the 2025 season today at the Daytona Flat Track for a season-opener doubleheader. Today and tomorrow, March 6 & 7 get ready to join Daytona Bike Weeks biggest party on two wheels, the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA. Get your tickets now!

Pirelli DIABLO POWERCRUISER, the tire that combines the sporty soul of the DIABLO family with the custom spirit

The new product is intended for Custom-Touring motorcycles, in particular, the sportiest ones often revisited in a performance bagger, club style, and power cruiser key

The latest addition to the DIABLO line has been designed to become the new benchmark in its segment in terms of grip and handling, even in wet conditions

DIABLO POWERCRUISER will be the highlight of the Pirelli exhibition area at Daytona Bike Week in Florida from February 28 – March 9

Pirelli presents DIABLO POWERCRUISER, the new Custom-Touring line of high-performance tires designed for custom motorcycles, in particular, for the sportiest models such as performance baggers, club style, and power cruisers that offer remarkable levels of acceleration and are fun to ride. They are often creations of customizers who focus on performance tuning by combining it with aesthetic research.

DIABLO POWERCRUISER is part of the DIABLO family because it embodies Pirelli’s sporty DNA, this time applying it to the custom field and combining it with the sense of freedom that characterizes this world. It was created to meet the needs of these motorcycles, which require custom tires capable of offering high performance and sportiness, with the aim of becoming the new reference in its segment for grip and handling, even in wet conditions.

Pirelli has decided to present the new DIABLO POWERCRUISER at the Pirelli exhibition area during Daytona Bike Week in Florida from February 28 to March 9, 2025.

The Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast and Silent Auction—

Where the Roads Meet the Stars and the Bikers Meet the Art.

Hold onto your helmets, because Monday, March 3 kicked off something truly legendary at the pavilion in Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson® compound—the Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast. And you better believe this wasn’t your average pancake breakfast. No, no, my friends. This was a gathering of gearheads, bikers, custom artists, and even a little bit of magic. And it wasn’t just the kind of food that hits you in the stomach; it was the kind that hits you right in the heart, because the proceeds from this event went straight to ALLKIDSBIKE, a program dedicated to putting Strider bikes into the hands of Kindergarten P.E. classes across the U.S.

In 2025, with the help of this event, 152,790 kiddos will be hopping on their bikes, and that’s no small feat, baby.

We raised over $20,000, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our rock-solid sponsors—Motorcycle Safety Lawyers, Redline Oil, and Baker Drivetrain. You know who you are, and we owe you a big ol’ thank you. But we gotta give an extra shoutout to David Shuman of Motorcycle Safety Lawyers, who underwrote our featured artist, Dana Tilling from Metalwood Garage. Dana’s award-winning bench and custom metal guitar were nothing short of exceptional—seriously, if you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out.

An hour in, the place went from cool to absolutely electric when NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace and his son Stephen Wallace of Southern Country Customs and their gang rolled up to showcase their latest baggers—and let me tell you, these machines are over the top. If you weren’t salivating over those baggers, were you even there?

Now, onto the food, which was just as bold as the bikes. Tex-Mex egg and potato bowls—need I say more? Yeah, that’s the kind of fuel you want in your system when you’re getting ready to bid on some custom art that’s as hot as the asphalt.

And let’s talk about that art. The heart of this event was the Flying Piston Benefit Art On Deck—a killer competition presented by Gnarly Magazine. Artists from across North America threw down some of their best work on skate decks, competing for a prize from Gnarly and, of course, the glory that comes with it. Over 25 artists came together, producing pieces that were as cool, unique, and downright fun as any custom bike you’ve ever laid eyes on.

The winner? Samantha Castaneda’s “Cosmic Ride” took the Art On Deck competition by storm. This deck’s like a cosmic highway, merging the limitless universe with the freedom of the open road. Her signature “Sodiane” style—vibrant, electrifying, and bound to leave you dreaming of new horizons—is a piece you’ll regret not bidding on.

The largest grossing skate deck at the silent auction was none other than Nick Sinclair of Art by Sinclair! Nick’s Pop Art-inspired design channels the classic comic book feel of Roy Lichtenstein, with a twist of automotive culture—featuring the firing order of a small block Chevy in the thought bubble. It drew a winning bid of $475 for this awesome deck.

And that’s not all, folks. Other auction items that made this morning absolutely unforgettable included:

Whiteknuckler Culinary Knife Set – For the badass chef in you.

Signed Biltwell Open-Faced Helmet – Protect that noggin while lookin’ cooler than cool.

Chop Docs Custom Chopper Tank – A one-of-a-kind piece for your custom chopper.

Whiskey & Cigar Kit from Kat Daddy Cigar Company – For the men who know how to sip and smoke in style.

Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival Gift Certificate – A ticket to the ultimate motorcycle and music festival.

Camp Easy Ride Glamping Certificate – Who said you can’t have the ultimate ride AND luxury camping?

This isn’t just an industry event. This is motorcycle culture at its finest, my friends. A blend of fun, friends, and frivolity—because that’s what this community is all about. So, yeah, we had good times, good food, and, most importantly, we made a difference.

Next year? Don’t miss it.

WHILE THE REST OF US PARTY, THE MRF CREW WORKED THE CAPITOL–

Met with Energy and Commerce and T&I Committee heads today to set the biker stage with the new administration.

Harley also joined on our alignment with the definition of a motorcycle, we expect two sponsors to kick that off near in future.

Rocky did an awesome job setting us up for success

–Kirk Willard
President
Motorcycle Riders Foundation

FEULING HAS THE SHIT—

MILWAUKEE EIGHT BA AIR CLEANERS ARE NOW

AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA

• 17-’25 MILWAUKEE EIGHTS

• GEN 1 CYLINDER HEADS

• NON CENTER COOLED MODELS

• DISTRIBUTED BY DRAG SPECIALTIES

BONNEVILLE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM EFFORT—

Tom Anderson called the other day and said, “Bandit, you do it. You’re taller than I am.”

He’s Santa Claus of the Buell Brothers and he’s passionate about kicking off a museum dedicated to Bonneville racers.

Starting a museum is like opening a large shop, except it don’t exactly make money. But somehow it needs to generate the funds to keep the lights on, curate exhibits, market it to the industry, start a gift shop, so you need merch and holy shit.

If you are interested in making this happen, reach out to Tom at 715-220-1725. Tell him you’re interested and what you might be able to contribute. That’s a start.

Meanwhile, I continue to work expanding the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. We are beginning to accumulate a large number of historical Bonneville Racers. Maybe we will have a Bonneville Wing someday. Ya never know.

–Bandit

HONORING HEROES

Support for the United States military, first responders, and the men and women who serve our country has long been a cornerstone of the Indian Motorcycle brand. Today, Indian Motorcycle is excited to expand its Honoring Heroes military and first responders discount offer. Following the devastating California wildfires, Indian Motorcycle is increasing its offer until May 31, 2025, for qualified, California-based first responders and military members.

With the purchase of a new motorcycle, the enhanced offer includes $1,000 of free Indian Motorcycle accessories, an additional one-year extended service contract, and one-year of IMR Elite membership.

During this exclusive period, the Indian Motorcycle Honoring Heroes program will continue for all other qualified first responders and military service men and women, offering $200 of free Indian Motorcycle accessories, an additional one-year extended service contract, and one-year of IMR Elite membership.

For more information, verify eligibility, riders can visit the Indian Motorcycle Honoring Heroes webpage.

Choosing Understanding Over Judgment

“Do not judge others, or you too will be judged.”

If we could spread love as quickly as we spread hate, the world would be a much better place.

There’s no denying that our world feels more divided than ever. Friends and family find themselves at odds, and disagreements seem to escalate into hostility. Social media, once a tool for connection, has become a battleground where opinions are met with ridicule, and bullying is rampant. Fear and judgment are being used to silence others rather than to foster meaningful conversations.

But what if we took a step back? What if, instead of rushing to judge, we chose to listen? What if we replaced condemnation with compassion?

We live in a world where judgment is often quick and harsh—whether in personal interactions, online, or in public discourse. While discernment is necessary in life, too often, judgment becomes a tool for division rather than understanding. Imagine how much better the world would be if we all judged less and sought to understand more.

At its core, judgment isn’t about ignoring right and wrong—it’s about how we approach others. Are we coming from a place of fairness, humility, and self-awareness? Or are we reacting from a place of fear, superiority, or misinformation? When we judge harshly, we create barriers; when we choose understanding, we build bridges.

It’s time to pause and re-evaluate what truly matters. Is the world really as bad as we’re being told? Or are we letting fear and negativity cloud our perception? Instead of using our energy for judgment and division, why not use it to see the good, to uplift, and to connect?

Let’s stop the name-calling. Let’s stop spreading hate.
To hate another is to hate yourself.
We all live within the same universal mind.
What we think about others, we think about ourselves.
If you have an enemy, forgive them now.
Let bitterness and resentment dissolve.
You owe your fellow humans love—show them love, not hate.
Show kindness and goodwill, and it will return to you
in ways beyond measure.
— Bryan Adams

By choosing kindness over judgment, we don’t just change the world—we change ourselves. Let’s create a world where understanding leads, where differences don’t divide us, and where love is stronger than fear.

–Yale

NEWS FROM GREASE AND GEARS TV–

Hey , We’re stoked to announce the release of our latest video, In How It Was Built – The 2024 FXRTea Episode 8 – Customizing Fiberglass Saddelbags, Part 3 ! We can’t wait for you to check it out.

You can watch the video now on Grease & Gears TV – please help spread the word and share the news of this new drop on your social media. Tell them you saw it on Grease & Gears TV.

Ride Safe & Be Cool!

“It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.” – Jackie Joyner-Kersee

–from 1440 Daily Digest

The Largest Indoor Custom Car and Motorcycle Show this side of New York

March 28-30, 2025 – Buffalo Convention Center 3 weeks until the 2025 Buffalo Motorama

Friday March 28 / Saturday March 29 / Sunday March 30, 2025

March 28-30, 2025 the Buffalo Convention Center in Buffalo New York will host the Buffalo Motorama, the largest indoor custom car and motorcycle show this side of New York.

2025 marks our 12th (and final) year showcasing some of the best vehicles, vendors, and something for the entire family to enjoy.

For up-to-date information on the show, sponsor/vendor information, features, and more, visit our website www.BuffaloMotorama.com

Like our Facebook page to be eligible for prizes and contests

www.facebook.com/buffalomotorama

Contact us at show@buffalomotorama.com or 716-222-2590 for more information

NEW EPA RULE COMING, THERE IS NO HARM IN CO2–

To no one’s surprise, the news is that Zeldin has recommended reconsideration of the EF. Apparently the recommendation was made a few days ago in a private memorandum. Here is the AP/AJC version:

In a potential landmark action, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency has privately urged the Trump administration to reconsider a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action against climate change. In a report to the White House, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called for a rewrite of the agency’s finding that determined planet-warming greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.

If this was a private memorandum, how did the story turn up in The Washington Post and other outlets? The answer is, of course, anonymous leaks. The AP/AJC article says there were “four people who were briefed on the matter but spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.” No surprise there — I would expect that 90% or more of the holdover staff at EPA are hostile to the new administration and happy to do whatever they can to undermine it. But note this from a little further down in the same story:

Trump, at a Cabinet meeting Wednesday, said Zeldin told him he is moving to eliminate about 65% of the EPA’s workforce. “A lot of people that weren’t doing their job, they were just obstructionist,” Trump said.

Trump’s EPA Administrators should have done that in his first four year term. But it’s never too late.

They’re trying to scare the administration off, but I don’t think they are right, or that it will work. First, the idea that the rule-making process will “take years” is ridiculous. Yes, it is a cumbersome process. But the Obama people took office on January 20, 2009, went through the full rule-making process, and published the EF in final form on December 15, 2009 — less than 11 months later. I don’t know any reason why the Trump people can’t meet the same schedule, or even improve on it by a few months.

Second, the scientific papers to use to support the rescission are all easily at hand. A couple of junior people with access to the internet and Google can easily come up with several hundred papers published since 2009 and supporting the no-danger position. As I laid out in my January 26 post, most important are papers showing no increasing trends in severe weather events (hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, floods, wildfires, etc.). There are very many of these.

–from WUWT

AMCA BROTHERS TO HELP WITH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM EXHIBIT FOR 85TH–

I reached out to Keith Kizer at the AMCA Magazine for help with an AMCA exhibit for the 85th Sturgis Rally this summer. I discussed the bikes with the Black Hills Chapter and Rob and Charlie will make the bikes possible, but we needed some history.

Finally, the issue reached the AMCA board in Daytona for the Rally. Keith and his crew put me onto Baltimore Bob and it turned there happened to be motorcycle history there. I met Bob with his bike around 1990 at the Easyriders, Columbus, Ohio show, where he displayed his Dragon machine. See above. He dropped me the following note:

Yes, I knew Frank, I used to work with his brother, Mike Kaiser. The bike I still own was a readers ride in June of 1990, and I called it the Dragin. It’s a ’68 Shovelhead, I’ve owned it since 1972. I also own one of Fat Franks old Aermaachi Harleys. I’ll find a couple of picks of you and I together at one of the Columbus shows. I think one year, I took second place for best of show. I remember a girl named Bonnie who worked for Easyrider and handled the check ins.

Anyway, fast forward many years, and I am deeply involved with Antique motorcycles. Wrote a book called Harley-Davidson Memories, based around a collection of photo negatives that my great aunt threw out in the trash in the late 80s. I think I even sent some of them into ER with a story I wrote and you guys put it in an issue. I wound up writing a book around the pics and after meeting Jay Leno, he wrote my foreword and helped me quite a bit. I look forward to hearing from you, and you can tell me what you are looking to do with the museum display!

One of the only things we do every year at the Iron Horse saloon in Sturgis. On the first Monday of the rally, we throw an antique motorcycle show put on by the Black Hills chapter.

 Thanks! It is fantastic to hear from you!

–Baltimore Bob Tyson
AMCA 1829

ALL KIDS BIKE DAY – MARCH 28!

 LET’S GET MORE KIDS RIDING!

A school near you needs your help to bring the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program to their students! On March 28, we’re rallying support nationwide to raise funds and awareness—and we need you to join us!

How You Can Help:

 Donate just $10 on March 28—every dollar counts!

 Post on social media using our provided graphic to spread the word.

 Encourage others to give—small donations add up to something BIG!

 Tag @AllKidsBike and use #AllKidsBikeDay to amplify the movement.

Our Goal: Fund 8 Schools on All Kids Bike Day!

If everyone receiving this email gave just $10, we’d be over halfway there! Imagine the impact we can make together!

Already Have the Program?

 Share your success! Show how All Kids Bike is making a difference in your school.

 Encourage other teachers to apply! Every teacher who refers 3+ schools to complete a program application will receive an exclusive AKB swag bag! (Make sure your colleagues list you as their referral on the application!)

Want to Bring This Program to Your School?

 Apply ASAP to be part of the AKB Day fundraising efforts!

 Bonus: Applications submitted now through April 30 will be entered to win a $20 Starbucks Gift Card!

Let’s make March 28 a game-changer for kids across the country! Donate, share the graphic below, and apply today!

#AllKidsBikeDay #FundABike #EveryKidRides #BikesInSchools #MoveLearnRide

They Fought The Carbon

And The … Carbon Won– Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach

Short post. A graph that some people will prefer you ignore.

That’s it. That’s the whole post.

Rock on!

ALERT She Rides –

The Women’s Motorcycle Revolution Officially Enters Post-Production & launches grassroots IndieGoGo campaign!

WHAT: She Rides – She Rides Documentary Launches Indiegogo Campaign to Celebrate the Women’s Motorcycle Revolution! The much-anticipated documentary She Ridesis ready to take the world by storm, and now, supporters can be part of this film through its newly launched IndieGoGo campaign!WHEN: March 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025Expected release late 2025WHERE: Live on IndieGoGo now!73MoTo Productions115 N. Laurel AveSanford, Florida 32771

This story dives into the motorcycle clubs, builders, adventurers, influencers, racers & adrenalin seekers of yesterday and today inspiring women onto the road in record numbers. This film tells the inspiring stories of fearless women who are breaking barriers, redefining the motorcycle culture, and forging a powerful community on two wheels. Gaining attention from followers worldwide, national events and the press, She Rides stands poised to become the film that brings this previously underserved community together and into the well-deserved spotlight.

With a crew of long-time riders and moto adventurers who between them have a comprehensive background infilm and television, She Rides will be an engaging in-depth examination of women in motorcycling, told through the voices of the women who ride. Crafted in a similar styleto director Gareth Maxwell Roberts “Oil In The Blood” where it is the interviewees who create the narrative. She Rides aims to provide a platform that highlights and celebrates female motorcyclists, both historic and current and contributes to breaking down the gender barriers that continue to exist within the culture.

Through the Indiegogo campaign, supporters can see their name on the big screen along with these revolutionaries, score limited edition She Rides merchandise, and even join the VIP premiere experience. Funds raised will support post-production, festival submissions, marketing, and a national screening tour—ensuring these powerful stories reach the audience they deserve.“This film is about more than motorcycles—it’s about freedom, empowerment, and rewriting history,” said Sarah Pagan, Producer of She Rides. “By supporting this campaign, you’re not just backing a film; you’re joining an ongoing movement that celebrates women who have paved the way and those who continue to ride forward.”

Women in Motorcycling Historically considered an exclusively male domain, women now constitute the fastest-growing segment within this culture, with 2023 license holder estimates in the USA exceeding 20% compared to 9% in 2003. From one of the original groups Motor Maids to contemporaries such as The Miss-Fires, The Litas, VC London and the CaramelCurves. The emergence of international women-only events such as Babes Ride Out, Camp VC, Women in Moto and the Wild Gypsie Tour offer a supportive environment in which women riders thrive. Women are not only molding their individual identity on two wheels but are actively changing the culture worldwide and She Rides captures it all.

Manufacturers are responding: Royal Enfield with their range of 350cc-500cc bikes and Build. Train. Race. program; or Triumph with the new release of their 400ccScrambler or the consistently popular Ducati Scrambler. The landscape is transforming and shaping around women in a major way. She Rides will shine a spotlight on howfemale motorcyclists are constantly rewriting the narrative and pushing limits, paving the way for future generations to defy societal expectations and blaze their own trails.IndieGoGo campaign link: https://igg.me/at/SheRidesFilm/x/38377771#/She Rides website: www.73motoproductions.com/sheridesInstagram: @sheridesfilmFacebook: SHE Rides FilmTikTok: @sheridesfilmYouTube: www.youtube.com/@73MotoProductionsFor

THE BONNE BELLE RETURNS TO THE SALT—

We’ve made the Bonne Belle our Bonneville mission for this year. It’s been a project with Departure Bike Works since Lee Clemens owned and then sold it to his crew, including Brian.

We’re getting close with the engine mods. Just recently I asked Brian if he would check the bore and stroke, so we can start the registration process. We don’t need any stinking surprises on the salt.

Brian has completely rebuilt the lower end using modified Sportster flywheels with Timken bearings and a splined shaft so we can use a 5-Speed transmission.

The team rebuilt the oil pump and return system to keep the bottom end from dealing with additional oil at top speeds. Just recently they built this wild intake. “The longer the intake to the S&S E carb the more velocity we have driving air and fuel into the cylinders,” Brian said.

That might pose an aero-dynamic issue, but I’ll deal with it.

Departure Bike Works
Richmond, VA

“More reports coming right up.” –Bandit

NEWS FROM THE GROWING CITY OF BUFFALO CHIP–

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The Next Band Announcement Drops

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TODAY IN HISTORY–

The German company Bayer patents aspirin on March 6, 1899. Now the most common drug in household medicine cabinets, acetylsalicylic acid was originally made from a chemical found in the bark of willow trees. In its primitive form, the active ingredient, salicin, was used for centuries in folk medicine, beginning in ancient Greece when Hippocrates used it to relieve pain and fever. Known to doctors since the mid-19th century, it was used sparingly due to its unpleasant taste and tendency to damage the stomach.

In 1897, Bayer employee Felix Hoffmann found a way to create a stable form of the drug that was easier and more pleasant to take. (Some evidence shows that Hoffmann’s work was really done by a Jewish chemist, Arthur Eichengrun, whose contributions were covered up during the Nazi era.) After obtaining the patent rights, Bayer began distributing aspirin in powder form to physicians to give to their patients one gram at a time. The brand name came from “a” for acetyl, “spir” from the spirea plant (a source of salicin) and the suffix “in,” commonly used for medications. It quickly became the number-one drug worldwide.

Aspirin was made available in tablet form and without a prescription in 1915. Two years later, when Bayer’s patent expired during the First World War, the company lost the trademark rights to aspirin in various countries. After the United States entered the war against Germany in April 1917, the Alien Property Custodian, a government agency that administers foreign property, seized Bayer’s U.S. assets. Two years later, the Bayer company name and trademarks for the United States and Canada were auctioned off and purchased by Sterling Products Company, later Sterling Winthrop, for $5.3 million.

Bayer became part of IG Farben, the conglomerate of German chemical industries that formed the financial heart of the Nazi regime. After World War II, the Allies split apart IG Farben, and Bayer again emerged as an individual company. Its purchase of Miles Laboratories in 1978 gave it a product line including Alka-Seltzer and Flintstones and One-A-Day Vitamins. In 1994, Bayer bought Sterling Winthrop’s over-the-counter business, gaining back rights to the Bayer name and logo and allowing the company once again to profit from American sales of its most famous product.

THE LAW TIGER CLAWS AT LANE SPLITTING IN GEORGIA–

Is Lane Splitting Legal in Georgia?

Motorcycles’ small size and maneuverability mean they are capable of riding alongside motorists in the same road lane. So, when there is traffic, motorcyclists might be tempted to move between lanes next to cars, a practice known as lane-splitting. But is lane splitting legal in Georgia?

The answer is no, lane-splitting is illegal in the state of Georgia and can incur fines and license penalties. Moreover, if you split lanes, get into an accident, and sustain injuries, the fact that you were breaking the law could affect your ability to recover financial compensation in a settlement.

Lane Splitting Laws in Georgia

Section 40-6-312 of Georgia’s Motor Vehicle and Traffic Code explicitly bans operating a motorcycle in between or adjacent to traffic lanes. That means it is illegal for motorcyclists to ride alongside a car in the same lane or move between cars in adjacent lanes. If motorcyclists want to pass a car, they must do so in a passing lane, just like any other vehicle. The only exceptions to Georgia’s lane-splitting laws are police officers performing law enforcement duties.

Lane Splitting Vs. Lane Filtering

Strictly speaking, Georgia law prohibits both lane splitting and lane filtering. Lane splitting is when a motorcycle passes between traffic moving in the same section. Lane filtering is when a motorcyclist moves past slowed or stopped traffic.

Lane Sharing

The same law prohibiting lane splitting and lane filtering does allow lane sharing between motorcycles. Up to two motorcycles can ride side-by-side in the same lane without breaking the law. It is only illegal for a motorcycle to share a lane when the other vehicle is a car.

Consequences of Lane Splitting

Lane-splitting and lane-filtering are traffic violations in Georgia and can be met with fines and license points. Fines for lane-splitting can reach hundreds of dollars, and a lane-splitting moving violation can put three points on your license,

Lane splitting can also affect your liability if there is an accident. If you are lane–splitting in a motorcycle and sustain injuries in a crash, insurance companies and courts will most likely judge you at fault, which could significantly impact your ability to recover financial compensation for any losses.

Is Lane Splitting Dangerous?

Whether or not lane splitting is more dangerous than beneficial is a controversial and unsettled topic. One study from the University of California Berkeley found that lane-splitting can reduce the severity of motorcycle accident injuries and the chance of cars rear-ending motorcycles. However, the same study also showed that motorcyclists who lane split were more likely to cause rear-end accidents with cars.

Regardless of the answer, many state legislatures have done the same as Georgia and made lane-splitting illegal. Motorcyclists need to be aware of these rules to operate their bikes reasonably and safely.

So, is lane splitting legal in Georgia? The answer is no—lane splitting and lane filtering are both prohibited by law. Understanding and following Georgia’s motorcycle laws is essential for staying safe and avoiding fines, license penalties, or complications in the event of an accident.

Law Tigers are Committed to Protecting Riders

If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident—whether lane splitting was involved or not—Law Tigers is here to help. Our experienced motorcycle accident attorneys understand the challenges riders face and will fight to protect your rights.

Contact Law Tigers today for a free consultation and learn how we can support you on the road and in the courtroom. Ride safe!

EV icon Tesla Inc has opened its first showroom in India.

Tesla is set to rock the boat in one of the fastest growing automotive market in the world. Setting up its first shop, it has chosen the premium business district of Mumbai city, the financial capital of India where you will only burn more petrol in stationary traffic than actually going anywhere.

Mumbai Real Estate is also getting ‘powered’ if not yet ‘driven’ by Tesla.

Tesla’s first India showroom has set a new rent record in India. Tesla which leads in EV technology, performance, popularity and sales (Tesla Model Y), has entered into an agreement with Maker Group company to lease space on the ground floor of 2 North Avenue of commercial complex named Maker Maxity with monthly rentals of Rs 881 per square feet ($ 11 ) surpassing the earlier benchmark set by Apple Inc at Rs 738 per square feet ( $ 8.5 ) in January 2025.

Tesla Inc has paid a security deposit worth Rs 2.11 crore (US $ 242,191 ) at the time of registration of the deal.

Monthly rental payment will be Rs 35.26 lakh (  $ 40,472 ) in the first year and Rs 42.86 lakh ( $ 49,196 ) in the final year of tenancy. The landlord will not be able to terminate the lease during the entire term, the agreement includes the first lock-in period of 36 months for the tenant. There is rental escalation of 5% every year.

ELON MUSK

The man who moved from South Africa to Canada to Silicon Valley, then Texas, to the White House, has been just about everywhere. From PayPal fintech in nascent years of internet boom & ecommerce to Rocket Science of his SpaceX, its subsidiary Starlink, the EV benchmark Tesla, energy storage solutions Megapack as also the Powerwall, and his Boring Company which is an exciting travel of the future on Earth…..it is all an adventure larger than life.

TESLA

Tesla Inc, an electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturing company of the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, has made inroads into India by surpassing a milestone on its debut. Tesla has secured its maiden showroom in Mumbai’s upscale business district of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and in doing so, has set a new national record in terms of commercial space lease rentals.

INDIA

This also illustrates the potential of India as world’s fastest growing automobile market and especially as an EV market. Government of India is actively establishing infrastructure in renewable energy along with benefits to electronic vehicle manufacturers and buyers.

–Wayfarer
International Editor
Bikernet.com

WHAT’S NEXT–

I wish I knew. Shit is happening fast. I just watched an interview with Michael Shellenberger and Jordon Peterson. They were trying to put what’s happening around the world into context. I may do a shitty job at trying to define this, but generally a lost generation was trying to take over the world. I won’t get into the negative aspects of their efforts to control the world. We’ve all experienced the wicked aspects of a control freak.

But I was blown away by the positive aspects of what’s happening now and the basic human nature behind it. According to these two heady intellectuals, the basis of positive human nature is a gentleman’s point of view, including honesty and integrity, coupled with a solid family foundation and respect and devotion toward community. Let that sink in. Or if you have the patience watch this interview on the PUBLIC Substack. But think about it. I’ve grappled with the Outlaw spirit, yet when I wanted peace I settled down with one woman.

Moving right along. Tim Peterson from Flat Earth Art Studios is finishing up my Dorian modified tank for the Assalt Weapan. It’s time to put it back together. Micah McCloskey is already talking Bonneville.

I’m struggling with the first chapter of Rogue’s book. By the end of the weekend I should have the first draft off to my new proofreader, Becky. It’s about how he was introduce to motorcycles and how he became a man and a biker. Hang On.

Adam Croft from Dime Bag Leathers is finishing up another cell phone holster. These are so cool and protect cell phone like a champ. You can order any size with any custom touches.

He just finished this seat and I’ll bet this bike is in Daytona.

Maybe just maybe we can kick off the Sturgis Museum’s Raffle effort tomorrow. A meeting of the Minds was established and perhaps we can move forward with printing tickets and start to go after sales.

I look forward to working with Danial James on the Raffle effort and poster. Hang on!

This is a recent tattoo by my grandson Frank Ball Jr. on Frank the bike painter’s back. Look around you at the folks who really know the meaning of life. They are solid family folks, looking after their kids, and community which could be a church, the town, a motorcycle rights group, you name it. They truly have something to live and fight for…

Ride Fast and Free Forever,

–Bandit