THE MAGAZINE BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS–for March 27th, 2025

Hey,

So interesting, the number of biker magazines being printed now. A woman, Pat Fisher, worked for me for years. She said of publishers: the ink goes to their heads. So, what’s the deal? I know the facts behind some of the covers.

Bottom line the business model is a struggle, but brothers and sisters have the passion to make their titles soar once more. Think about it. In so many respects, we are a small market, the biker, chopper, performance motorcycle market pales in comparison to automotive, travel and women’s fashion. Still, we now have Cycle Source at the head of the pack, with Choppers Mag, big format and sheet-fed for quality printing, but not on the newsstands. Easyriders struggled through three publishing efforts in a decade and is still trying, and Hot Bike emerged from the Prime Media ashes determined to fly onto the streets once more.

It’s the passion driving everyone of these exploits. It’s the drive to see your dreams in print, to test your editorial notions against newsstand sales and subscription numbers.

Magazine production today demands tremendous work and time with website efforts a must and social media constant contact. The newsstand distribution model is a mess and hard on publishers. Still, there’s hope with the ability to produce a magazine almost at your fingertips.

If you can take photos and write a story, the rest is available on your computer. One person can edit, layout and make the pages print ready.

As we kick our bikes to life and peel into the wind, the same passion flourishes on the pages of several magazines. Do they make a profit? Who cares, they are brothers and sisters living the dream of making their mark on the industry in the printed form. No matter what, having your bike featured in a magazine is still the shit, something to be truly proud of forever.   

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.

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM TEAM HEADS TO DONNIE SMITH SHOW—Lacey and her pal are rolling out to the Donnie Smith Show as I write this.

Our display will promote the Museum, our first Raffle Effort and the annual Hamster Auction. Hugh “the Chopper” King’s bike will be on display along with a wild Arlen Ness Hamster Custom and several examples of Danial James Fine Art supporting the 85^th Annual Sturgis Rally.    

We’ve worked hard to make sure she’s hooked up with everything she needs to build a magnificent Museum display center stage at the popular show in Minneapolis this weekend.

Danial James busted his ass on all the art, then delivered it from Denver to Sturgis this week.

Rumor has it you can buy Museum Raffle Tickets on the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum website. If not reach out to me and I’ll make sure you get hooked up. If you’re going to the show Lacey will have a sign-up sheet to help with raffle tickets, since we can’t sell tickets in Minnesota for a South Dakota Raffle. It’s against the law.

We will bring you additional reports as the show gets underway.

–Bandit

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM TO OPEN–“THE AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE:PIONEERING MACHINES FROM THE BUNCH FAMILY COLLECTION”

New exhibit showcases over 25 rare motorbikes from the turn of the century to the 1930s

WHAT: Motorcycles from one of the most extensive and internationally renowned collections in the world will be on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum beginning March 15. “The American Motorcycle: Pioneering Machines from the Bunch Family Collection” will be displayed in the Richard Varner Family Gallery on the museum’s second floor. The exhibit will highlight some of the rarest and most historically significant motorcycles ever produced and explore the contributions of American motorcycling pioneers.

Featured motorcycles include:

1898 Cleveland Tricycle, one of America’s oldest motorized cycles from a pioneering manufacturer, featuring the first front spring fork suspension.

1904 Thomas Auto-Bi, created by the E.R. Thomas Company, the first motorcycle manufacturer in America to design and build its own bikes.

1905 Nelk, one of the few surviving models from this Palo Alto manufacturer, featuring advanced technology for its time, including a rubber-mounted engine, water-cooling, and an overhead camshaft.

1911 Marvel, designed by the legendary Glenn Curtiss, a self-taught mechanical engineer who crafted engines for motorcycles, dirigibles, and airplanes.

1908 Indian Single, a purpose-built motorcycle owned by stuntwoman CeDora, famous for her performances in the “Globe of Death,” where motorcyclists defy gravity using centripetal force.

1936 Crocker Speedway Racer, produced by Crocker, a legendary motorcycle manufacturer in Los Angeles, whose bikes often outperformed Harley-Davidsons and Indians and are now some of the most valuable and rare motorcycles in existence.

WHEN: Opens to the public on March 15, 2025
WHERE: Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90036

“Check the whole story on Bikernet.” –Bandit

HISTORY LESSON OF THE WEEK–1839

‘OK’ enters national vernacular

On March 23, 1839, the initials “O.K.” are first published in The Boston Morning Post. Meant as an abbreviation for “oll korrect,” a popular slang misspelling of “all correct” at the time, OK steadily made its way into the everyday speech of Americans. During the late 1830s, it was a favorite…

Read the whole story at History.com

ANOTHER H-D DEALERSHIP SWITCHES OWNERS—

The Harley dealership in Wichita Falls forced to change hands after 40 year, “Unfortunately we were unable to make it another year,” the owners said.

Red River H-D at 4514 Northwest Freeway announced it will become Copperhead Harely immediately.

Introducing the S&S Cycle GRAND NATIONAL SLIP-ON MUFFLER–

for the 2025 HD Softail® Models in Chrome!

You asked and we listened! The Grand National Slip-On Muffler for 2025 Softail models is now available in chrome!

The Softail is known for its performance-oriented design and modern features while maintaining the classic styling cues. S&S Cycle created the Grand National slip-on muffler to perfectly complement this blend of tradition and technology, using our advanced engineering experience and technology to enhance performance, sound, and overall riding experience. The Grand National slip-on is designed to optimize exhaust flow and give your Softail a distinct aggressive sound while staying true to its iconic roots.

HANG ON FOR THE BUELL SUPER CRUISER–Final Prototype is Here!

Our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan could not be more excited to showcase the hard work we’ve put in over the last 2 years to bring you the

FINAL Super Cruiser prototype.

All design work has officially been complete, and all parts fully sourced from our suppliers. It has been our mission to create a machine that brings unparalleled performance matched with a classic cruiser style, bringing you a ride you have never seen before.

Buell Super Cruiser Final Prototype

Riders can anticipate the following performance components:

FOX Factory Front & Rear Suspension

Dual-disc Brembo braking system

Saddlemen Seat

Memphis Shades cafe-style front fairing

Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tires

With the Super Cruiser’s production model design finalized, Buell’s design team is now focusing on aftermarket development.

In a short while, Super Cruiser prototypes will be distributed to aftermarket manufacturers nationwide to produce a range of options, including pipes, fairings, seats, and other accessories.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon regarding options that will be available on production start this fall, and what will be available in the future.

If you haven’t submitted a Sales Order Deposit yet to secure your Super Cruiser, it’s not too late! Submit your deposit now to lock in before production start this fall.

SONS OF SPEED TENN JAM TICKETS ON SALE NOW–

Saturday May 24, 2025 Tennessee National Raceway

Gates 10:00 AM Races 12:00 PM

Tickets On Sale Now @ BILLYLANENET

Or At The Track on Race Day Poets.

A BROTHER AND A MAJOR FREEDOM FIGHTER PASSES–Mark Buckner, March 30, 1954-March 15, 2025

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation and in fact, the entire motorcycling community worldwide, have lost a leader, a mentor and a friend. Mark Buckner ended a long and hard battle with cancer on March 15, 2025. This is perhaps the only battle he ever lost.

Mark served in countless capacities in the motorcyclists’ rights movement, including Executive Director of ABATE of Colorado, President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and most recently as Executive Director for the MRF.

He has also been inducted into numerous halls of fame, among them, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame as a Freedom Fighter, the American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame and Museum and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.

He was a tenacious freedom fighter and pulled no punches. He didn’t have to agree with someone in order to be able to find a way to work with them. He was an incredible leader, mentor and friend for everyone on two wheels. He had many friends and colleagues across the country and around the world. Mark has ridden motorcycles in places many of us only dream of.

He was a wonderful recruiter of members and leadership into the biker rights movement. Many of today’s leaders can share experiences about being “Bucknered”.

His contributions and dedication have resulted in tremendous advances in motorcyclists’ rights and he will be greatly missed by all.

Ride in Peace Mark.

Join The MRF

MRFoffice@mrf.org

NEWS FROM THE EMPIRE OF THE CHIP—We messed up!

Last week, you received an email from us with a cool limited-edition shirt and challenge coin, but no one could buy them because of some missing links. OOPS!

We’d like to make it up to you by letting you know…

ANOTHER BAND ANNOUNCEMENT IS COMING

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

RESERVE NOW BEFORE SPECIAL PRICES END MONDAY, MARCH 31 @ 11:59 P.M. MDT

And now…

Shirts and coins you can ACTUALLY buy…

THE TRANSAM REPORT– Hey there, TransAm Fans!

We’ve got some exciting updates for you this week as we continue gearing up for the Motorcycle TransAm!

 New Rider Alert!

Join us in welcoming Bob Jesernik to the race! Bob is coming from Chicago and will be riding a 1925 JE Harley-Davidson across the country. We can’t wait to see this machine in action! Want to see everyone who is joining us? Visit motorcycletransam.com/ourriders

 Final Destination Announcement!

If you missed it last week, we officially revealed our finish line—the stunning Heceta Head Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast! This epic journey will take riders from coast to coast, ending with the Pacific Ocean as the perfect backdrop.

 New Podcast Episode!

This week, we sat down with Tyler Golletti to talk about endurance racing, his game plan for making the most miles, and what he’s doing to prepare his motorcycle for the challenge.

 Watch on YouTube:

Available on Spotify  Listen and on Apple Podcasts

ULTIMATE USCCA GUN NUT LESSON–Before you ever load your gun…

…you need to understand this about self-defense:

It’s not about being MACHO.

It’s not about being AGGRESSIVE.

It’s not about KILLING other people.

Self-defense is about self-control.

What do I mean?

 1. Self-defense is about controlling your mind.

Imagine you’re facing a man with a knife.

And he’s serious about stabbing you and taking your stuff.

What’s the first thing you need to do?

It’s NOT to grab for your gun.

FIRST, you need to process the visual information in front of you.

– Is this person close enough to be an immediate threat?

– Is this person a deadly threat?

– Is deadly force my only option?

Now, the answer to all these questions might be “yes”.

But if you don’t know the right questions to ask…

If you don’t answer those questions, even if it only takes a split second…

If you don’t have self-control over your mind…

You could do something that lands you in JAIL or WORSE.

Self-defense is knowing when NOT to shoot as much as when to shoot.

But what else?

2. Self-defense is about controlling your body.

When you’ve decided you need to defend yourself, you need the skills to do it.

Those skills need to be emblazoned in your muscle memory.

You don’t want to forget to flip a safety or grab a handful of your shirt along with your gun.

That’s why you have to train.

So you have TOTAL self-control in the moment.

The moment when adrenaline is surging into your bloodstream.

Your fingers stop working normally.

All your eyes want to focus on is the knife in that guy’s hand.

If you don’t have self-control over your body…

You could FAIL the biggest test of your life.

And I don’t want that to happen to you.

That’s why USCCA Membership focuses on education AND training.

But there’s something else…

After you’re forced to defend yourself, something happens.

The police show up.

And they have two main jobs:

Make sure everyone is safe and preserve evidence for the prosecutor.

And here’s where you need even MORE self-control.

Most likely, you’ll want to get your side of the story out.

You’ll want to make sure they know YOU were the victim.

But just because you think you know what happened…

…doesn’t mean it will come out of your mouth that way.

Here’s why I say all this:

If you’re not prepared for a self-defense incident…

…it will PUNCH you in the mouth.

I want you to have everything you need to dodge that punch.

That’s why I created the USCCA.

World-class customer support and a private number for the Critical Response Team that you can call 24/7/365 in case you’re forced to pull the trigger in self-defense

–Tim Schmidt

USCCA Chairman & Co-Founder

1-855-388-4075 [24/7]

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM ALERT–

A Fundraising Program Worth over $125,000—Sponsored by Bikernet.com, Danial James Fine Art and Easyriders Magazine

This is amazing! We’re kicking off our first Sturgis Motorcycle Museum raffle effort with the first prize being an original fine art piece based around the 85^th Anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, worth over $25,000, and an amazing motorcycle valued at over $75,000. There’s way more! Including a fully polished and diamond cut 124ci S&S engine valued over $12,500. Let’s get to the story behind the scenes…

First off, all the proceeds scramble directly to the growing Sturgis Motorcycle Museum in the center of town and the crew’s desire to make it world class. The worldwide motorcycle industry deserves it! The City of Sturgis has it coming and the Largest Motorcycle Rally in the world needs a centerpiece packed fulla motorcycle history, racing past, classic motorcycles, and educational programs.

This anniversary could be a major turning point for the World’s Largest Motorcycle Rally. The entertainment levels are over the moon, the facilities have grown and expanded, and Sturgis is rapidly becoming the center of the aftermarket and custom industries. Finally, and most importantly, the motorcycle racing aspect is exploding!

Consider buying a raffle ticket or five. They are just 10 clams apiece. Call or slip onto the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Website.http://www.SturgisMuseum.com

PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK– Gears Up for Epic Fan Party at the Yamaha Senoia Short Track Event

Progressive American Flat Track is thrilled to announce an action-packed Fan Party on March 29 for Round Three in Senoia, Georgia. Yamaha continues to be a driving force behind the series, serving as the title sponsor of the event, ensuring fans experience the ultimate celebration of two-wheeled excitement.

Building on the excitement highlighted in the Free Pit Access announcement and the new schedule announcement, the Fan Party promises a day brimming with interactive activities, local community involvement, and adrenaline-charged fun for flat track fans of all generations. From first-timers to lifelong enthusiasts, everyone can look forward to an immersive celebration that sets the stage for the night’s high-octane racing.

Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

Rider Q&A Session and Rider Autograph Session – Interact with top Progressive AFT riders, ask them your biggest questions, and score memorable autographs to commemorate the day.

Royal Enfield Slide School – School in the morning; demo during the day. Hone your flat track skills with expert instruction from the Royal Enfield Slide School. This popular program gives fans the chance to learn the fundamentals and experience the rush of dirt track sliding. (www.slideschool.us)

Sunny Day Rescue – Get some puppy love with Sunny Day Rescue. Bring the family to meet adoptable dogs, support the cause, and learn more about how to help animals in need.

Inflatable Obstacle Course – Race your friends or the kids on a giant, inflatable obstacle course—perfect for blowing off steam before the pros hit the track.

Axe Throwing – Test your aim and channel your inner lumberjack with this thrilling fan-favorite experience.

AMCA Smoky Mountain Chapter – Step back in time with classic motorcycle displays curated by the Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America.

High-Energy DJ – Keep the party vibes rolling with the beats of our on-site DJ, creating a festival-like atmosphere all day long.

Community Showcases – Get to know local heroes and community organizations: 

Coweta County Fire and Rescue and Coweta SWAT Team demos

Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program safety tips

Face Painting with Color Me Happy Face & Body Art

Food & Treats – Indulge in delicious offerings from a local food truck and an ice cream truck, sure to satisfy any appetite.

Yancey CAT Activation Zone – Check out impressive equipment, snap epic photos, play games, and learn about career opportunities with representatives from Yancey Rents and Yancey Power Systems.

This Fan Party builds upon Progressive AFT’s commitment to fan engagement, drawing from its newest schedule format, mid-event break, and free pit access to provide fans with unprecedented access to the riders, teams, and machines. As the on-track battles rev up, fans can transition seamlessly from the festivities into the grandstands or the pits to witness the best flat track racers in the world vie for glory.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get closer to the action, meet the stars of Progressive American Flat Track, and experience the thrill of race day like never before. 

For the latest updates on the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season and event details, visit AmericanFlatTrack.com or follow us on social media. 

The next round is the Yamaha Senoia Short Track at Senoia Raceway on Saturday, March 29. Purchase your tickets HERE. Can’t make it in person? Tune in LIVE on FloRacing HERE.

LEGAL EFFORT OF THE WEEK–Could save a trillion bucks

28 energy leaders call for eliminating IRA subsidies—even ones they benefit from

This is the kind of integrity we need from industry—and from Congress.

–ALEX EPSTEIN

28 energy leaders just called for the elimination of all IRA subsidies—even ones that benefit their companies. This is the kind of integrity we need from industry—and from Congress.

Dear Chairman Smith and Chairman Crapo:

We, the undersigned American energy producers and investors, write to voice our principled support for full repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) energy subsidies, including subsidies that would appear to be to our firms’ and industry’s benefit. This is the only moral and practical path forward if we are to truly unleash American energy.

In recent weeks, Congress has been embroiled in battles over which, if any, of the IRA energy subsidies to cut. Lobbyists representing every corner of the energy landscape, including trade groups that many of us are part of, are jockeying to preserve their own piece of the pie, claiming that it is uniquely valuable.

We have oil lobbyists fighting to keep carbon capture and hydrogen subsidies, solar and wind lobbyists fighting to keep solar and wind subsidies, biofuel lobbyists fighting to keep biofuel subsidies, and EV lobbyists fighting to keep EV subsidies.

If this continues, we will likely preserve most if not all of the subsidies, which, deep down, everyone knows are not good for America.

The fundamental truth about subsidies is very simple. For any product, including energy, a subsidy is just a way of taking money from more efficient producers—and from taxpayers—and giving it to less efficient producers. The result is always less efficient production and therefore higher costs or lower quality for Americans.

The most egregious example of subsidies’ destructiveness is the IRA’s solar and wind subsidies, which pay electric utilities to invest much more money in solar and wind than they otherwise would, and thus much less in coal and gas than they otherwise would. Ultimately this means higher electricity prices and certainly less electricity reliability for Americans.

The IRA subsidies’ devastating harm to American energy is more than enough to compel us, as energy producers, to oppose them.

But their harm goes far beyond energy, as they will dramatically increase our debt and ultimately undermine every aspect of our economy.

A central Congressional priority is to curb the national debt during the upcoming budget reconciliation exercise. But according to credible estimates, the IRA will cost over $1 trillion over the next decade and trillions more after that. Worse, the IRA subsidies are expected to misallocate, into uncompetitive business and jobs, $3 trillion of investment by 2032 and $11 trillion by 2050. That’s a disaster for our economy, and for real job opportunities.

Clearly, the right thing to do is to eliminate all these subsidies. When lobbyists say that these subsidies are essential for America, what they’re really saying is that their backers have made investments in projects that have no near term cost-effectiveness and that are totally dependent on indefinite subsidies to sustain themselves.

Most people know the truth, but are afraid to say it due to institutional pressures. Too many Congressmen are afraid of alienating trade groups. Too many trade groups are afraid of alienating their large and vocal members who have made investments hoping for indefinite subsidies. All the while, too few are talking about freedom.

That’s why we invite our colleagues to do the right thing: level with the American people, say that we made a mistake, and that those who built subsidy-dependent businesses took on the kind of risk that we do not want to reward.

Keeping the IRA subsidies—despite all the evidence that they benefit only special interests at the expense of America—risks making our nation ever more like Europe, where industries do not succeed by providing the best value to consumers, but by providing the best favors to politicians. That’s not the America we want to work in.

Sincerely,

Bud Brigham, Founder, Atlas Energy Services and Brigham Exploration

David Albin, Managing Partner, Spectra Holdings

Adam Anderson, CEO, Innovex International

Thurmon Andress, Chairman and CEO, Andress Oil

Don Bennett, Managing Partner, Bennett Ventures LP

Greg Bird, CEO and President, Jetta Operating Company

David de Roode, Partner, Lockton

Andy Eidson, CEO, Alpha Metallurgical Resources

Matt Gallagher, President and CEO, Greenlake Energy

Mike Howard, CEO, Howard Energy

Justin Thompson, CEO, Iron Senergy

Ed Kovalik, CEO, Prairie Operating Company

Thomas E. Knauff, Executive Chairman, EDP

Lance Langford, CEO, Langford Energy Partners

Mickey McKee, CEO, Kodiak Gas Services

Mike O’Shaughnessy, CEO, Lario Oil and Gas Company

D. Martin Phillips, Founder, EnCap Investments LP

Karl Pfluger, midstream executive

David Rees-Jones, President, Chief Energy

Rob Roosa, CEO, Brigham Royalties

Bobby Shackouls, Former CEO, Burlington Resources

Ross Stevens, Founder and CEO, Stone Ridge Holdings Group

Kyle Stallings, CEO, Desert Royalty Company

Justin Thompson, CEO, Iron Senergy

Mike Wallace, Partner, Wallace Family Partnership

Ladd Wilks, CEO, ProFrac

Denzil West, CEO, Admiral Permian Operating

Bill Zartler, Founder and CEO, Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure

LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK–2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight for Sale

Ember Red Sunglo • Used Motorcycles

Street ready, track ready, there’s nothing this Sportster can’t do!

Stock# 14217

2013 Harley Davidson XL1200X Sportster Forty Eight with only 11,302 miles!

This isn’t just some ordinary Sportster, this Sportster was built by Junior himself here at Lifestyle Cycles and we want to see you ride it home today!

* Black Bassani Road Rage 2 into 1 Exhaust

* Mid Controls

* Black Fork Boots

* Shinko Knobby Tires

* 1250 Hooligan Kit

* 19-Inch Front and Rear Red Wheels

* Relocated Speedometer Gauge

* Mustang Solo Seat

* Raw Finish on the tank and the rear fender!

* Roland Sands Gas Cap

* Racing Bros Rear Suspension with Reservoir Tanks

* Biltwell Black Grips

* Black Moto Style Handlebars

This bike is only $10,995.00

Plus license, $85.00 documentation fee, and local sales tax. NO HIDDEN FEES like some dealers. And we have no reconditioning or prep fees. This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 92-point safety/mechanical/structural inspection.This motorcycle has not been refurbished and does not come with any warranty expressed or implied! EXTENDED WARRANTIES are available!

Fill out an online application today. We have EZ FINANCING

Lifestyle Cycles is located at 1510 State College Blvd,Anaheim,CA,92806. Open 7 days a week.

NOT LOCAL? WE HAVE SHIPPING AVAILABLE! Call today (714) 490-0155.

Huge selection of Street Glides, Road Glides, Road Kings, Ultras, Sportsters, Softails, Dynas, and much more!

We are California’s pre-owned Harley Mega-Store with over 200 Pre-Owned Harley-Davidsons in stock! To view our current inventory,

Please visit www.LifestyleCycles.com or www.facebook.com/LifestyleCyclesUsedHarleys/

ALL NEW FROM COVINGTON CUSTOMES–ALL NEW PARTS FOR 2025

Save 10% on all Covingtons Billet Parts!

NEW HOT BIKE MAGAZINE HIT THE STANDS–

HOT BIKE VOL. 1 2025 IS OUT NOW!–The V-Twin Custom & Performance Motorcycle Magazine

The all-new issue of Hot Bike is out now, and it’s just the first 4 killer printed issues in 2025, delivered right to your mailbox! Get it now RIGHT HERE and stay tuned for more in 2025!

HELLRAISER BALL A BLAST IN LA–

My grandson just tossed his latest event.
“We couldn’t let everyone in,” Frankie told me. Jammed on the back streets of LA in an industrial building the party ran into the night.

Bikes, Broads, Bands, Bars and the Best Tattoo Artists in the region jammed to the tin building, and they rocked into the evening. Frankie’s crushing the event gigs and already working on the next one. Hang on!

Plus old friends showed up like Jeremiah here with my son Frank.

–Bandit

LEGISLATIVE WIN OF THE WEEK–

We just scored a major win in Arkansas. Lawmakers pushed a bill that would have restricted local racetracks, but thousands spoke out, and the bill was pulled before it even got a hearing. Now, the fight moves to Washington—Congress must act to stop California’s gas car ban from going national.

Arkansas Tried to Kill Racing—We Shut It Down.

Arkansas lawmakers pushed HB 1564, a bill that would have saddled local racetracks with noise restrictions, insurance hikes, and event limits. But the racing community fought back—and won.

7,000+ letters flooded lawmakers’ inboxes.

400,000+ people saw our call to action with help from Arkansas native Alex Taylor (@alextaylorracing).

The pressure worked—the bill was pulled before it could even get a hearing.

This wasn’t just a win—it was proof. When we mobilize, we win. Now, we need that same energy for an even bigger fight.

 Next Fight: Stop California’s Gas Car Ban

California’s unelected regulators are trying to dictate what you drive, and automakers are already lining up to bow down and kiss Gavin Newsom’s ring. If we don’t stop them, their gas car ban becomes national policy by default.

But Congress has the power to shut it down.

 The clock is ticking—Congress has to act fast.

 20,000+ advocates have spoken up—we need more.

 If we don’t stop this, vehicle choice disappears.

 ACT NOW: Tell Congress to vote YES on the CRA and block California’s overreach.

–SEMA

BUELL EVENTS–Come See the Buell Super Cruiser in Action!

Buell is revving up for an action-packed week, starting with a powerful display of our racing heritage at COTA in Austin, Texas!

From March 28-30, we’ll showcase the final Super Cruiser prototype, inviting fans to experience the passion and innovation that fuels Buell. You’ll also get a taste of Buell Racing Performance with the Buell Hammerhead 1190 on display, showcasing #BuellPower. Come check us out while we enjoy some iconic super sport racing during the Americas MotoGP 2025!

Directly following COTA, we’re shifting gears to embrace the open road at Arizona Bike Week in Scottsdale. From April 3-5, Buell and the Super Cruiser will be running through the desert, embodying the spirit of #BuellInTheWild as we immerse ourselves in the surrounding landscapes, attending multiple events throughout the week.

Buell @ MotoGP 2025

Buell is Coming to Texas!

See You at Americas MotoGP 2025

Where: Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, Texas

When: March 28th-30th

What to Expect: Meet the Buell team, see the final Super Cruiser prototype and Hammerhead 1190 on the MotoGP track.

We are Running Through the Desert

Try to Catch us at Arizona Bike Week 2025!

#BUELLINTHEWILD – Come catch Buell in the Wild​!

The Buell Super Cruiser will be running the streets of Scottsdale all week long. Meet us at the following locations during the event:

April 3, 10am – 6pm: Harley Davidson of Scottsdale @ Saddlemen Activation Booth
15656 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

April 4, 10am – 6pm: WestWorld @ SquareOne Performance Activation Booth
16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

April 5, 11am – 6pm: ModdedKulture Metro Mayhem Event @ LoSide Booth
20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

THURSDAY LEARNING FROM COMPETITION DISTRIBUTING– Wednesday Learning: 

A George Wyman Excerpt

Excerpt taken from Motorcycle Timeline

It was on the day I left Cleveland, June 27, that my troubles began to come thick and fast. I started from Cleveland at 10am and had gone only a mile when the lacing holes in my driving belt gave way and I had to stop and re-lace. For the first five miles the road was fine, and then I came to a stretch where the road was being rebuilt and I had to walk for a mile and a half. After that I had a plank road for six miles, and then it was sandy for 30 miles, all the way to Geneva. From there to Couneaut, 22 miles, the road was good in places, with occasional stretches of clay and sand, through which it was hard going. It was a dreary day of travel through a pretty farming country where the ranchers seemed to be as heavy-witted as the cattle.

The belt broke five times during the afternoon, and the last time I fixed it I laced It with two inches of space between the ends in order to make it reach. I passed through town after town where I wondered what the people did for recreation. There was nothing for them to do after their day’s work but to walk around the block and then go to bed.

One thing I noticed is that it is a poor country for shoemakers for nearly everyone I saw, men, women, and children, were barefooted. It was plain that much of the country I saw was settled by immigrant farmers from Germany and other parts of Europe. I made only 75 miles this day. When I arrived in Conneaut. I got a piece of belting at a bicycle store and spliced my troublesome piece of driving leather. Then I discovered that the screws in the crankcase of the motor were all loose, so I put in some white lead and tightened them. It was so late by this time that I concluded to remain at Conneaut that night.

NEW WIMMER INTAKES COMING— I’d be happy to donate some of my intakes for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Hopefully the new one.

This bike is 12 inches long. Even the springer front end works lol. I still have that small poster with Valarie and the 5-ball racing team. I’ll reach out to him for the donation and will be with you soon as I’m sure this intake is ready. Again thank you!!

–Lee Wimmer

Lee@Wimmermachine.com

HELP YOUNG KIDS RIDE– Happy Feet Countdown

Riding a bike helps kiddos gain confidence on and off their Strider Bike. Let’s countdown to happy feet…4…3…2…1!

Little boy riding an orange Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike through his neighborhood stops on the sidewalk to share his joy. He’s wearing a helmet, closed toe shoes, and a big grin!

4 Points of Contact

Your kiddo has 4 points of contact with the ground: Two wheels and two feet. Learning to balance means supporting the weight of their Strider Bike all on their own!

Little girl stops striding on her pink 12 Sport Balance Bike to checkout the handlebars. She’s wearing a helmet, closed toe shoes, and a bright pink elbow and knee pad set to match her bike.

3 Learning Guides

Strider grows with your little rider every step of the way. To help your kiddo (and you!) through the process, we provide free, step-by-step learning guides.

See Guides

Little boy rounds a yellow cone on the racetrack and leads the Strider Cup race! He’s striding with speed on a custom yellow Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike with blue and yellow mix and match Ultralight Wheels. A pack of toddlers try to catch up to him.

2 Flintstone Feet

To make a Strider go, kids put their feet on the ground and push, just like Fred Flintstone! Stopping is just as easy as starting; they put their feet down. For young riders, success requires keeping it simple!

Tiny toddler riding a custom white Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike with white Ultralight Wheels lifts his feet onto the no-slip footrest to practice his balance on the paved bike trail.

1 No-Slip Footrest

Watch for that confidence boosting moment when your rider picks up their tiny feet — and tries the footrest! Your kiddo will build more courage with every ride.

AMERICAN RIDER BIKE BUILDER OF THE MONTH—By Kevin Duke

A member of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Board of Directors Ari Levenbaum the boss of Law Tigers was covered. “How did I do?” Ari asked.

AN OPEN LETTER FROM HAL2— From: Ann Baysinger Robinson

Subject: ex

Message Body:

Always Mrs. Robinson, Ann Robinson, Ann, or Hal2, but never an ex!  For some reason you like to use the title of “Ex”. I’m sure you mean well. but Harold and I were happily married, and then he died. We were not divorced. I may be lacking a sense of humor on this topic. Tell me if I am, and why if you like. Maybe you can change my mind?  Thanks. After all, my huband, Hal, was and still is a very famous cartoonist and I should have a good sense of humor to match. I won’t let go and don’t want to let go on this topic. It’s important to me. Still nuts about my man!  Always young, happy. and free.  

Best wishes, Bandit. 

–Mrs. Hal Robinson

AMA Supports Re-Introduction of the REPAIR Act

The American Motorcyclist Association endorses H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act) and urges Congress to pass this legislation.

Originally proposed in February 2023 by Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), this newly-introduced version includes changes negotiated with legislators and stakeholders, including the AMA. Despite attempts in Congress to exclude motorcycles, the AMA successfully preserved bill language allowing the right to repair motorcycles.

WHAT’S NEXT–Holy shit, I wish I knew. Everyday is slammed with wild projects.

I helped Panhead John install his electronic ignition in the old circuit breaker case and we timed the bastard. It wasn’t easy, but we got the job done.

I reached out to the famous Irish Rich to give me a hand with the installation of the rear head on the Salt Torpedo after it was inspected at Bonneville. He brought over his finely tuned torque wrenches and went to work.

The Redhead picked up the gas tank from TNT body where Nikki’s husband cleared it.

Atomic Bob should be proud of his artwork on the tank.

Danial James brought me the original of the Salt Torpedo and gave me a massive Birthday Present.

Ride fast and free forever!

–Bandit