Hey,
We lost a 46-year-old staff member this week to a massive heard attack. Richard Kranzler was an inspiration, a diehard biker, a bikernet fan, an Easyriders reader, a non-stop enthusiast, a computer tech head, an internet guru, a performance nut, and a constant good friend.
Richard will be sorely missed for months into years to come. Recently he was the co-Editor of Bikernet Baggers and we were working with Paughco on a Bagger rebuild for him. Before his Editorship he was our technical wizard, helped with everything computer, internet, and e-mail having to do with Bikernet.
He was a wizard at many things including taking care of his family and building bridges as an engineer. He was non-stop and always there for a brother.
What is it about Death that’s so disruptive. We all die, but it’s a timing thing. In most cases we are not prepared for death. We plan for life for nine months then celebrate. It’s too bad we can’t handle death the same way, plan for it. In a sense leaving life is departing from the stress and strains of life. Hopefully Richard is relaxing for the first time in years, smoking a cigarette without care and drinking all the jack he wants, while watching us scramble to finish the Sunday Post without him.
Fuck!
TRIKE BRAKING TEST COMING TO BIKERNET TRIKES–I want to shoot a braking video for BNT on the freewheeler, the walk around came out ok… fuzzy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bReGtwiqvK0&feature=youtu.be
I need to set up cones and video tape locking up:
All brakes
Rear brakes
Front brakes
This is the FIRST Harley with linked braking and has some uniq responses… can you be that video man and can we do it in front of your place before it gets dark.
I can’t handle the pressure on a Sunday. –Bandit
KEEP IT LIGHT IN HONOR OF RICHARD’S WISHES–
Q: What Do Lionel trains and boobs have in common?
A: They were both originally made for kids, but dad ends up playing with them!
–from Bob Clark
LONGTIME ENTHUSIAST SWITCHES GEARS–
I’m selling all my American bikes and going Ducati exclusive.
Wanna buy a nice Victory Vision??????
— Paul Aiken
Owner
Aeromach USA, LLC
10015 Metromont Ind. Blvd, Ste F
Charlotte, NC 28269
800-990-9392 orders
704-599-1333 office
www.aeromach.net
www.highwayhawk.us
www.linkedin.com/in/paulaiken
Highway Hawk is a product of Motolux
THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS ALWAYS OPEN FOR RICHARD–
My old Grandpa said to me, ‘Son, there comes a time in every man’s life when he stops busting knuckles and starts busting caps and usually it’s when he becomes too old to take an ass whipping. I don’t carry a gun to kill people; I carry a gun to keep from being killed.
***
A man walks out to the street and catches a taxi passing by. He gets into the taxi, and the cabbie says, Cabbie -“Perfect timing. You’re just like Frank.”
Passenger: “Who?”
Cabbie: “Frank Feldman… he’s a guy who did everything right all the time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happened like that to Frank Feldman every single time.”
Passenger: “There are always a few clouds over everybody.”
Cabbie: “Not Frank Feldman. He was a terrific athlete. He could have won the Grand-Slam at tennis. He could golf with the pros. He sang like an opera baritone, and danced like a Broadway star. And you should have heard him play the piano! He was an amazing guy.”
Passenger: “Sounds like he was somebody really special.”
Cabbie: “Oh hell, there’s more! He had a memory like a computer. He remembered everybody’s birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods to order, and which fork to eat it with. And he could fix anything—. Not like me – I change a fuse, and the whole street blacks out. But Frank Feldman, he could do everything right.”
Passenger: “Wow, some guy then.”
Cabbie: “He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid traffic jams. Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them. But Frank, he never made mistakes, and he really knew how to treat a woman and make her feel good. He would never argue back, even if she was in the wrong; and his clothing was always immaculate, shoes highly polished, too. He was the perfect man! I never knew him to make a mistake! No one could ever measure up to Frank Feldman.”
Passenger: “An amazing fellow. How did you meet him?
Cabbie: “Well… I never actually met Frank. He died … and I married his wife.”
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
CHINESE NEW YEAR BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS FOR February 19, 2015
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=12126
Great news post! Full throttle reporting once again. Glad to see you getting some good traction on the bumpy, potholed highway of life. It’s also nice you included some eye massages along the way.
–Mike
slamon@sbcglobal.net
Windsor, CT
WOMAN BUYS 26 COPIES OF TERRY THE TRAMP—No shit, a woman bought and read our Terry the Tramp book published by Motorbooks. She was so impressed, she bought 26 additional copies for every member of her family.
She is sending the box to Terry so he can sign each one. Amazing!
CLASSIC 1955 PANHEAD FOR SALE—Quick, stock Panhead for just $20,000.
Gustavo Lopez
tugboatgus2010@icloud.com
CTEK 12 Volt Lithium US Battery Charger–
The CTEK 12 Volt Lithium US battery charger offers state of the art, first of its kind technology that was previously only found in CTEK’s professional product line. The 12 Volt Lithium US charger can solve a broad range of lithium battery-related charging solutions. The CTEK 12 Volt Lithium US battery charger offers features such as its unique display which allows the user to follow the entire charging process.
CTEK 12 Volt Lithium US Charger Specifications:
For Use With: 12V Lithium-Ion Phosphate (LiFePO4) Batteries
Type of Charger: 8 Step, Fully Automatic
Charging Currency: Max 4.3 A
Warranty: 5 Years
If you have any questions about these hot little chargers, just google Valerie Thompson. They sponsor her racing efforts, and she hasn’t let them down. Tell ‘em Bikernet sent ya.–Bandit
SUNDAY RK SERVICES AT CHOPPERTOWN NEWS–
It’s Biker Movie Sunday and we have some great news! We upgraded our system and now you can stream our movies INSTANTLY, even on iPhone and iPad. No more waiting to download; when you receive your email link just click it and play the movie straight away. You can even download an app and watch on your TV via Roku or Chromecast.
Note: You can still download if you want to watch your movies offline, but it’s not required any more and entirely your choice.
In the next couple of weeks we will be migrating all your previous downloads to the new system so you can have your Choppertown digital library all in one place, ready to watch anytime, anywhere.
To celebrate, we are offering digital streams of Choppertown: the Sinners and Choppertown: From the Vault for just $5 this week (DVDs are only $10). Just click the Weekly Special link and pick your poison.
We hope you like the upgrade, please feel free to contact us and let us know what you think! Thanks as always for the support.
Stay independent,
–Zack and Scott
HOTTEST PRODUCT OF THE WEEK–These are the latest addition to our cast parts list . Not even on my site yet.
Looptail Axleplates fit 1-inch tube with .120 wall thickness . Double axle adjusters. Stainless adjusters with brass jam nuts $20 extra . Set of Looptail axleplates list for $375 plus shipping.
Only available from Hardtail Choppers Inc.
call or click , john@hardtailchoppers.com
Shop # 360-750-6780
Limited quanity . There will be more . Only 12 sets available now.
Thanks again Bandit for all your help .
–John
AEROMACH MAKING SCOUT PARTS–
A quick peek at our Pistol Grip levers for the new Indian Scout. Got a few sets done for testing.
Once we are satisfied they will go into production. If only the temp would reach double digits so I can ride damnit!
Have a great weekend
— Paul Aiken
Owner
Aeromach USA, LLC
10015 Metromont Ind. Blvd, Ste F
Charlotte, NC 28269
800-990-9392 orders
704-599-1333 office
www.aeromach.net
www.highwayhawk.us
www.linkedin.com/in/paulaiken
BIKERNET NEWS CRITIQUE– Really enjoyed the Thursday post. I got pissed at the Gov’t (again, still ), laughed at the jokes, and wondered if we have the same dogs and cat!
–Tim
RED ROCK HARLEY-DAVIDSON GAMBLES–You’ve Got The Power Poker Run
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Registration 9am-11am at Red Rock Harley Davidson
4th Annual “You’ve Got The Power” Event
Registration 9-11am at Red Rock Harley
100% of Proceeds Benefit : Programming for Las Vegas Victims of Trauma Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Rape, Sex Trafficking, Addiction, Youth Violence, Veterans and PTSD.
• Poker Run $500 Prize!!
• Biker Event To Follow at the American Legion Post 8
• Biker Games Sponsored by the * Red Riders * Tribe* Marine Riders* Iron Crossman* POBOBS* Combat Vets* Post 88 Riders
• Raffle Prizes/50-50/Live Music *****Meal included in Rider/Passenger Ticket***** Biker Event Begins at 1pm at American Legion Post 8
Learn about our Charity’s Impact on Women, Youth and Families in the Las VegasValley: 900+ served over 8 years
Sponsored by America Legion Post 8, CB Graphics and Red Rock Harley Davidson.
GUN NUT REPORT–Your Action Urgently Needed to Prevent BATFE from Banning Common Rifle Ammunition!– Oppose BATFE’s Expansion of the Federal “Armor Piercing” Ammo Ban and Tell Congress to Act
President Obama insisted that if Congress would not enact his gun control agenda, he would do so on his own, through executive action. Whatever else can be said of the president’s track record, he is doing his utmost to keep that promise. Having failed to enact a federal ban on the AR-15, America’s most popular rifle, he’s now using the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) to do the next best thing. BATFE is now proposing to ban a whole class of common rifle ammunition used in that overwhelmingly popular firearm. Unfortunately, that’s just the beginning of BATFE’s latest move.
On Friday, we reported on breaking news that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) had issued a “framework” for when bullets which would otherwise be classified as “armor piercing” ammunition under federal law qualify for the law’s exemption for projectiles “primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes.”
Write Your Lawmakers and BATFE
BATFE is proposing to ban common rifle ammunition used by millions of gun owners. If their proposal is approved, it will result in a ban on the sale of commonly sold rifle ammunition used by gun owners for hunting, target shooting and self-defense. Write the BATFE and your members of Congress and express your opposition to this proposal. You may call your members of Congress at 202-224-3121.
WRITE YOUR LAWMAKERS AND BATFE
BATFE’s framework is the product of an effort that dates back to at least 2012. As we reported in December 2012, BATFE had met with a wide variety of stakeholders, including your NRA, to gather input on this topic. We had expressed concern that BATFE was misreading the law and encouraged interested parties to file comments to help guide the process in a positive direction.
The issue arises from the federal Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act (LEOPA), intended to ban “armor piercing” handgun ammunition (“AP” ammo) to protect police from being shot through their body armor in surprise attacks with handguns. In relevant part, LEOPA bans various sorts of non-lead projectiles (or projectile “cores”) that “may be” used in handguns.
As the authors of LEOPA realized, however, most common rifle ammunition created for legitimate purposes can penetrate soft body armor, and some rifle bullets can be loaded into ammunition for handguns. Congress therefore incorporated a “sporting purposes” exemption into the “AP” ammo ban to protect ordinary rifle ammunition from being swept up in the ban. Since LEOPA’s enactment in 1986, that scheme has generally worked as intended.
We saw disturbing signs that was changing last year, however, when BATFE abruptly declared that popular 7N6 rifle ammunition was subject to the AP ammo ban. At the time, questions arose as to why 7N6 was considered “AP” ammo, when the equally popular M855 rifle cartridge had long been subject to a “sporting purposes” exemption. Many wondered if BATFE would ever explain its approach to determining what projectiles are, in its opinion, “primarily suitable for sporting purposes.”
BATFE’s framework now does so. The bottom line is that BATFE has virtually interpreted the “sporting purposes” exemption out of the law. Simply put, this will result in disaster.
The bottom line is that BATFE has virtually interpreted the “sporting purposes” exemption out of the law. Simply put, this will result in disaster.
While the most visible and immediate effect of the framework is BATFE’s revocation of the “sporting purposes” exemption for M855 ammunition, its long-term consequences could be even more severe. Once an “AP” projectile designed and intended by the manufacturer to be used in a rifle (for hunting, for example) “may be” shot from any commercially available multi-shot handgun, it could never be exempt under the framework (unless loaded in a .22 caliber rimfire cartridge). Basically, this means the virtual banning of non-lead centerfire rifle bullets, even as gun control activists and states are targeting lead bullets for separate bans. This collision of bans on both lead and non-lead bullets could eventually lead to a drastic reduction in lawfully-available ammunition offerings.
The NRA is continuing its examination of the framework and its implications and will be submitting detailed comments in opposition to it. As before, gun owners and other affected members of the public must act now to ensure BATFE does not get away with this. While emotions are running high in response to this latest attempt by BATFE to undercut the Second Amendment by administrative fiat, submissions should refrain from inappropriate language and calmly explain the framework’s errors. The following are just a few suggested points that can be addressed in comments to the proposed framework. This list is merely a sampling of the many points that could be raised against it.
M855 ammunition should not even be categorized as “armor piercing” in the first place, given that lead is the primary material beneath its copper jacket.
Write the BATFE and your members of Congress using the link below and express your opposition to the BATFE proposal to ban common rifle ammunition used by millions of gun owners.You may call your members of Congress at 202-224-3121.
WRITE YOUR LAWMAKERS AND BATFE
Via email at APAComments@atf.gov (follow the instructions at the link for submitting comments).
Via fax at (202) 648-9741.
Via mail to Denise Brown, Mailstop 6N-602, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Programs and Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 99 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20226: ATTN: AP Ammo Comments.
Finally, please contact your U.S. Senators and Member of Congress. Urge them to oppose BATFE’s attempt to ban M855 handgun ammunition and other rifle cartridges that are overwhelmingly used by law-abiding Americans for self-defense, sport shooting and other legitimate purposes as “armor piercing.” Use the “Write Your Lawmakers” feature on our website or call the Congressional Switchboard at (202) 225-3121.
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THE FIRST RICHARD KRANZLER OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED RUN– The Bordello Run – February 28, 2015.
Registration for this run will start at 9am until 10:30am at the Red Rock Harley-Davidson. Live entertainment. $30 registration cost for each person. Includes steak and chicken BBQ and ride patches.
THE DISABLED VETERAN CODE BOOK REVEALED–There’s so many Veterans out there that aren’t utilizing the benefits that they are entitled to ;
Lost opportunity —
-lost money-
— lost quality-of-life —
—Medical care not properly utilized!!
1. Most definitely establish a first name basis with your DAV Power of Attorney/Service Officer!
2. Ask to meet with him/her, so that you might review your total file at the VA Regional Office. Often there might be military medical/personnel records/VA treatment files that you may have forgotten about! “Every little bit of evidence could be a major factor!”
2b) A VA official may be required to be with you as that file is reviewed. Nothing could be taken away or added to that collection, could be a major factor!”
3. Anything incurred in or aggravated by military service is compensable and considered service connection!
4Conjunctive, secondary and peripheral conditions (one condition causes another), can be service connected also! These must not be overlooked.
5. Ability to get service connection for PTSD has greatly loosened and liberalized – now much easier to receive! “Survivors guilt included.
5b) (Inappropriate diagnosis and treatment of emotional/mental instability by the military or VA – can be substantial in making a solid claim).
6. Documenting evidence, getting buddy statements and medical support letters are all extremely important.
7. Adding to a VA Service-connected disability claim is better than amending that claim.
8. Make sure appeals are filed appropriately.
Always be on the lookout for any clear, convincing and unmistakable error that might have been made by the VA.
9. This can be a basis for a VA claim in its only right- making retroactive compensation possible!
10. Exposure to Agent Orange, dangerous chemicals, medications, exhaust and etc. must not be overlooked Often it takes years to be considered service-connected. Having an active e claim officially initiated, would than guarantee compensation.
11. At the C&P Exam (Compensation and Pension Exam) –the VA Doctor/Psychiatrist rates the vet as they see him/here (swelling, pain, emotional status, etc.)
12. Ringing of the ears” Tinnitus” is an automatic 10% service-connection – if there were loud noises documented in the military.
13. Achieving various percentage levels of service-connected disability is an art into itself. Especially the 100% permanent and total service-connection; contains benefits unknown to most Vets.
Since 1970, helping vets has been a hobby, sometimes an obsession in dealing with all these issues. Literally, thousands of success/horror/irony – stories with each of these points!
God Bless You!
–Dave Zien
former State Senator
“THE TOP TEN Country & Western Songs of All Time according to Richard Kranzler”–
10. I Hate Every Bone In Her Body But Mine.
9. I Ain’t Never Gone To Bed With an Ugly Woman; But I Woke Up With A Few.
8. If The Phone Don’t Ring, You’ll Know It’s Me
7. I’ve Missed You, But My Aim’s Improvin’.
6. Wouldn’t Take Her To A Dogfight ‘Cause I’m Scared She’d Win’.
5. I’m So Miserable Without You, It’s Like You’re Still Here.
4. My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend…I Miss Him.
3. She Took My Ring and Gave Me the Finger.
2. She’s Lookin’ Better with Every Beer.
And the number one Country & Western song is:
1. It’s Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night, That Chewed My Ass All Day.
RACING CHALLENGE STILL STANDS–
I remember writing the letter, now that I see it again – however, I don’t remember seeing it printed in Cycle World magazine! The date on the letter is covered – but, it has to be early to mid ’60s. Amazing how long stuff stays out there! And now with the Internet it just keeps popping up!
EJ Potter never contacted me! (I was hoping to make money match racing with him)
And that’s why I had to start my own magazine……………
–Joe Teresi
Publisher
Easyriders magazine
THE ARCH TEST RESULTS– From: Chris Maida, editor and test rider, American Iron Magazine.
“Arch is a very impressive machine. Keanu was great to hang with, regular guy, excellent rider,” said Chris.
We will bring you more reports in the near future.
–Bandit
HOT GUN NUT REPORT: NEW JERSEY MAN FACES 10-YEARS FOR 1760S FLINTLOCK PISTOL– In the past few years, New Jersey’s draconian gun laws have led to a number of outrageous legal abuses, including the cases of Brian D. Aitken and Shaneen Allen.
Gross injustice in the Aitken and Allen matters was thwarted only by extraordinary intervention from the state’s executive branch. Hopefully, a new case involving the arrest of a 72-year-old man over a 250-year-old artifact will finally convince the state legislature to act.
MAMA SHOW TEASER–I managed to spend about three hours at the 2nd Mama Tried show in Milwaukee today. There were 50 people waiting in the cold for the doors to open at 10 a.m., and by early afternoon it was jam-packed. A new, larger venue had some windows that spilled natural light on some of the bikes.
–Charles Plueddeman
“A Good Man to Have Along”
Oshkosh, Wis.
Watch for all the images and action next week on Bikernet.–Bandit
DON’T KEEP US A SECRET … Good friends and instructors are Masters of Influence! Share this seminar flyer with friends and family. The hands-on training is not designed to compete against any style, system or methods, but will compliment all levels and ranks, beginners and advance.
Thank you for your support and martial art respect! No spectators or video cameras are allowed.
–Sifu
CHICA TECH New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
Chica Handmade Invader Mags
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=1770
Can you make 14-inch invader Wheels, 8-inch wide rims?
–Per Gunnar Fossum
fossum.bil@hotmail.com
Losen, Norway
The last time I spoke to Chica, he wasn’t making Mags anymore. Times had changed once more. But I reached out to him to see if anything had changed, again.–Bandit
RHETORICAL QUESTION OF THE WEEK–Since it’s become sport in some circles of nouveau “hard-core chopper guys,” riding straight-legs, to frown, holier than thou style, upon the meek and weak strut or softail riding crowd. Please explain to me what the difference is between these oh-so-tough guys riding their rigids on seats that are
sprung or attached to elaborate airbag systems, compared to the guy on his
lowered softie – he who “just doesn’t get it.”
We’re not discussing here, the obvious aesthetic advantage of a hardtail, nor are we questioning the
true blue bike builders who keep the flame but never posture.
Rather, what’s up for debate is why some of those pimple faced douchebag-beatnik-hipster-Johnny-come-lately-one-year-anniversary-wannabe-bi
kers, who ride their bolt-on rigid conversion XLs, or some other rat pile of “artistic expression” for a grand total of 150 miles per season, feel
compelled to sniper at someone else’s choice of ride while preaching but not practicing their religion; the endless and boring drivel by these types in The Horse or Cycle Source, etc., comes to mind.
I say, either ride that rigid for real, and ride it ass to the rails on a solid-mount seat or wipe
that smugness off yer face and shut the fuck up.
Am I completely outta’ line here, or did these never ending, fraudulent dick measuring contests finally get to me?
Ride Forever,
–Andreas
QUICK, KEEP THE BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN IN HONOR OF RICHARDS DEVOTION TO THE TWO-WHEELED KINGDOM–A Muslim wife complained to her husband that all the romance had gone out of their marriage. “Remember when you used to carry me up to bed?” she asked.
“Yeah,” he replied, “but be fair, you were only eleven at the time !!!”
***
A small church had a very attractive big-busted organist, Linda, and her breasts were so large that they bounced and jiggled while she played the organ. Unfortunately, she distracted the congregation considerably.
The very proper church ladies were appalled. They said something had to be done about this or they would have to get another organist. So one of the ladies approached Linda very discreetly about the problem, and told her to mash up some green astringent persimmons and rub them on her nipples and over her breasts, which should cause them to shrink in size, but warned her not to taste any of the green persimmons, because they are so sour they will make her mouth pucker up, and she wouldn’t be able to talk properly for a while.
The voluptuous organist reluctantly agreed to try it. The following Sunday morning the minister walked up to the pulpit and said, “Dew to thircumsthanthis bewond my contwol, we will not be habbing a thermon tewday.”
–from Jerry and Rogue
IN RICHARD’S HONOR I WILL STUMBLE TO THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE ON THE HILL—And honor his life. I will devote a candle to his future in paradise and purchase a temple light in the name of the 5-Ball Racing family.
Where he enters pure Nirvana now, we are faced with creating and sustaining our own Nirvana right hear on earth in the day-to-day havoc of life. In Richard’s name we should attempt to keep motorcycling Nirvana alive. So, we need to ride more, work less, fight for freedom, and love way more.
All the best Richard, you will always be in our hearts.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
