HOLIDAY CHEER SUNDAY POST FROM BIKERNET AND BANDIT’S CANTINA for Dec.13th, 2015

My sorta granddaughter, Gen, sat on Santa’s lap yesterday and the boat parade rocked Long Beach last night. Next year will be Bikernet’s 20th year on the planet and I can’t seem to get a handle on it. I’m nervous. I’m searching for ways to improve.

We will work hard on the 5-Ball Racing Leather line, hell we just picked up new dealer yesterday, an Indian/power sports shop. I’m determined to be on the salt with our Salt Torpedo, and Lee Clemens is building me another 45 flathead for the Bonne Belle. He’s building a Harley Sprint for Bonneville.

I was supposed to be in the hospital having my left hip replaced right now, but they called and held me off, after much preparation. During my time in bed my plan is to finish the second Chance book. I need quiet time.

With my hip replaced I plan to ride my Indian to Sturgis and back this year. I can’t wait. I’m either going to ride with local Dyna-Glide mad men, or Dr. Hamster on his 1998 FLH.

Our team has expanded with Rogue and the Redhead. And although I’m always searching for ways to improve Bikernet or anything we do, I’ve discovered a solid fact. We hang in there, so we must do something right. I’ve worked with lots of contributors and guys in the industry who have bounced from magazine to magazine, business to business, but they can always rely on Bikernet.

We keep plugging along. Let’s hit the news.

REPORT FROM EUROPE– I just got back from an extended time away and I’m trying to re-coup. Started at the EICMA show then hung out with some of the MAG company folks until Custombike in Bad Salzuflen, Germany.

I’ll tell you, THAT is the show! Super well attended, in it’s 11th year, promoted by a magazine publisher no less. Amazing! Custombike, the magazine, is edited by a young woman whose stated goals for the editorial approach sounded like the things I always said when I talked about IronWorks. Too bad I can’t read German…

–Marilyn Stemp
Editor The Chip News
Publisher Iron Trader

CANTINA MEDICAL ALERT–
You have got to love this!!!!

After a few too many visits to the “Pleasure Parlor”,
the young chap notices green lumps on his willy.

So off he goes to the doctor.

The doctor explains;
“You know how wrestlers and boxers get cauliflower ears?”

“Yes” says the young man, nodding seriously.

“Well,” says the doctor, “You’ve got Brothel Sprouts.”

–from El Waggs

MAGAZINE STATS– Thought you might find this interesting. Latest Sales & Data For The Leading American V-Twin Magazines.

We want you to have the most current and accurate magazine sales data to help make your print advertising decisions for 2016.

Here is the latest data from the leading titles.

These numbers are from the reports each publisher files annually with the US Post Office.

Magazine – Freq – Print Run – Subs – Single Copy – TOTAL SALE

American Iron – 13x frequency – 122,940 print run – 30,568 subs – 45,281 Newsstand – 76,693 Total.

Hot Bike – 10x frequency – 101,032 print run – 46,742 Subs – 4,709 Newsstand – 51,451 Total

Baggers – 12x frequency – 69,845 print run – 37,086 subs – 4,209 newsstand – 41,295 Total

Easyriders – 12x frequency – 67,555 print run – 31,398 subs – 9,676 newsstand – 41,074 Total

V-Twin* – 12x frequency – 42,525 print run – 2,466 subs – 6,892 newsstand – 9,358 Total.

* V-Twin was calculated by subtracting the reported Easyriders numbers from the reported combination Easyriders and V-Twin numbers.

Terry O’Brien TerryO@TamCommunications.com 203.425.8777 Ext 112

I asked The Horse and Cycle Source for their numbers but nothing yet. If I get them we will resend with updates.

The newsstand is a disaster. I heard Kable News (major National Distributor) closed down yesterday – not good news.

–Buzz Kanter

TAM Communications, Inc
American Iron Magazine
American Iron Garage
Motorcycle magazine
Classic American Iron forum

PEREWITZ CUSTOM PAINT SHOW Goes International– When Dave and Jody launched the Perewitz Custom Paint Show series, now held in Daytona and Sturgis each year, I doubt they had any idea its popularity would spread worldwide, but that’s exactly what happened.

On January 22-24, 2016 Jody and Dave will be flying to Verona, Italy to oversee the Perewitz Custom Paint Show- Italian Version.

The amazing display of custom paint from around the world will be held in Verona Fiere in conjunction with the annual MBE “Motor Bike Expo”. MBE Motor Bike Expo is an international exhibition entirely dedicated to motorcycles. It accommodates all the aspects of the motorcycle sport and lifestyle, from the large series production to the most sophisticated special works, from custom to racing bikes, across the worlds of races, tourism, clothing and accessories, until the best developed design and the sport events.

Also important information and awareness initiatives on road safety, environment and legislation will not be missing. As special event the World Championship of Custom Bike Building will be held at Motorbike Expo.

Participation in the Perewitz show is FREE with registration starting on Friday January 22 at the Low Rider Magazine booth. Bikes will be judged in 3 classes including airbrush, artwork and best use of color with Best of Show receiving a one-of-a-kind Perewitz custom painted trophy. All winner will receive award and lots of swag from our sponsors.

Sponsors for the 3 day MC extravaganza include PPG, Sata, Kuryakyn, Misfit Made, Kicker, Custom Chrome Europe and many others with on-site coverage by Hot Bike, Low Ride and other international publications and media.

For additional details on the Perewitz Custom Paint special event you can contact Jody at 508-697-3595 or email direct to jody@perewitz.com

LOWBROW FORK SHROUDS E-Z Install Article & Video–
Watch as Todd from Lowbrow shows you how quick and easy it is to install Lowbrow 39mm Fork Shrouds in this how-to article.

There is also a full video version if you prefer to watch and not read!

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION NUMBERS– Membership is ahead of last year and slightly below budget. All
categories above last year except individual renewals.

Good news is material improvement in new sustaining, new individual and renewed joint. Some of decrease in new individual may be upgrading to
sustaining. Also last month had several members take advantage of the
$400 for five year offer.

MOTM was a huge financial success. Product sales were up 13% and
Freedom Fighter Donations up almost 50% from last year.

SMRO donations off last year but ahead of budget.In total we are $9,700 ahead of budget.

EXPENSE:
Most categories below last year and budget. Overages in VP Government
Relations (attendance at STEAM not budgeted or done last year) and
product cost (over last year, below budget & higher sales in 2015).
Significant savings in MRF Reports.

Bottom line is positive and better than 2014 by $13,500.
I am not going out on a limb when I predict a positive bottom line for
the year.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Christmas and holiday season.

–Kirk Willard
President

We need to continue to support the MRF and any motorcycle rights group you choose to support. It’s the only way to stay on the road and Free.—Bandit

REDHEAD OF THE WEEK— Just when I was losing the holiday spirit, Barry saved me.–Bandit

–from Barry Green

EASYRIDERS HISTORY CHALLENGE– Do you recall why Harley-Davidson pulled their advertisement from Easyriders that one month back in the ‘70s or perhaps early ‘80s? I believe Lou’s response was a black, empty page, with Lou writing that H-D pulled their ad for a specific reason. Does this ring a bell? Do you know the reason? Would you ask around the office for me.

I’m curious as to the reason and what issue of Easyriders this was.

I remember H-D got so much flack for pulling the ad that the following issue H-D had two or three ads in Easyriders.

–John Kimzey

Here was my initial response. Let me know if you find the issue:

You’re testing my memory. But it seems that when we went topless, they dropped us. The dealers said that was bullshit and brought the ads back. I’m not sure the timing. Do you have a set of mags? Let me see what I can find.

–Bandit

Nancy:
It may have had something to do with AMF buying Harley and not liking the “lifestyle” of Easyriders. I remember dad being angry because Dad felt that Easyriders brought the resurgence of Harley’s popularity back. I was there at the time doing the paste up.

I don’t remember what it said.
I was working there, at the Ranch, late 70’s
late 77, 78, 79 best I can narrow it down.

My recollection was that we were waiting for the ad to arrive and left a space for it in the layout – and the pulled it at the last possible second. No way to re-design anything.

–Louis Kimzey

I don’t know what issue your talking about. I think the dispute was Harley wanted a helmet on a rider in an ad and Lou said, “No helmets.” I can’t recall the approximate year.

–Nancy Kimzey

Lots of different opinions. If you find the issue, we’ll get to the bottom of this. I believe it was in the early ‘70s.–Bandit

BIKERNET INTERNATIONAL EDITOR DISCOVERED IN A MALL IN THE GULF OF THAILAND— Right in the middle of the town of Chon Buri.

Watching monster trucks by the Christmas tree

Cool little bobber

Holiday display

A day in the mall. Good restaurants to chose from.

Reindeers for holiday cheer.

–Art Hall
Superior Bikernet International Editor and Supervisor of the World

GHSA NEWS LETTER DISCOVERED IN THE ALLEY– This is the current electronic newsletter that just arrived.

Administrative burdens on SHSOs are lessened by: Formalizing the development of an electronic
Highway Safety Plan submission process;

Amending Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements; And Revising the number of days for NHTSA review of HSP and Section 405 grant applications. Adjustments to the distracted
driving, graduated drivers licensing and ignition interlock incentive grants will make the programs less prescriptive and allow more states to qualify for funds.

A new incentive grant is created to address pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Drugged driving is prioritized by: Allowing Section 405(d) impaired driving countermeasure funds to be used for both alcohol and drug-impaired driving prevention activities; and Requiring the NHTSA Administrator to work with GHSA and other stakeholders to find ways to increase public awareness about the dangers of drugged driving.

In addition, the FAST Act requires that U.S. DOT publish which states applied for each Section 405 incentive grant, whether or not they qualified, and which criteria non-qualifying states failed to meet. This will help states determine what changes are necessary to qualify for grants in future years. While the new law is very positive for SHSOs, some provisions are concerning.

For example, it eliminates the ability for the Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) to be used for non-infrastructure related safety
projects and public education activities. It also requires states
to use Section 402 funds to produce a biennial survey of automated
enforcement programs in their state, even though they
cannot use these same funds to implement such programs. The
FAST Act also prohibits the use of federal funds for motorcycle
helmet checkpoints.

GHSA looks forward to working
with NHTSA and other federal, state and local partners to implement the FAST Act and congratulates Congress and the
Administration on this important accomplishment.

–Jay Jackson

WEEKEND GUN NUT REPORT SPONSORED BY NINO 925– Action Needed! Urge Your U.S. Rep to Vote Against Any Anti-Gun Amendments.

In the wake of last week’s horrific shooting in San Bernardino, California, President Obama and the usual cast of anti-gun politicians were — again — quick to exploit an act of terrorism to push for more gun control.

NRA members need to call their U.S. Representatives today at 202-224-3121 and urge them to vote NO on any and all anti-gun amendments!

The president suggested the NRA was somehow to blame for the tragedy, and when addressing the nation over the weekend, he predictably called for new gun laws.

This time, the president is pushing for a law that would prohibit the sale of firearms to anybody on a secret government black list. A list so secretive that nobody knows how you get on the list or how you get off the list – completely disregarding one of the pillars of our Constitution – due process. And worst of all, he did it under the guise of “national security.”

As Congress nears the end of the legislative session, it continues to seek an agreement on a government funding bill. However, anti-gun members of congress are attempting to use this as an opportunity to attach gun control legislation to this funding bill.

We reported on just such an attempt last week, as a group of anti-gun U.S. Senators schemed to bring several gun control measures to the Senate floor, setting up a dramatic showdown over Second Amendment rights. Fortunately, reason prevailed and all of the anti-gun amendments were defeated.

With Obama and his anti-gun cronies seemingly more determined to go after our Second Amendment than stopping terrorism, it’s time your voice is heard.

As NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris Cox noted in a recent USA Today op-ed, the NRA is calling on the president to stop exploiting tragedies to push his failed political agenda. Your legislators need to hear the same message.

NRA members need to call their U.S. Representatives today at 202-224-3121 and urge them to vote NO on any and all anti-gun amendments that may be attached to the omnibus funding bill or any other legislation that may come to the floor. Tell them to fight terrorism, not our gun rights!

XMAS SHOPPING FROM CHOPPERTOWN– We keep scouring the planet for all the best movies and goodies for you and we’ve got a couple great last-minute additions heading into Xmas.

1. Meatball’s calendar is back! Get the sixth edition of Meatball’s Hell On Wheels Calendar shipped right to your door – as always, it features gorgeous girls and gorgeous bikes. (If you don’t know who Meatball is, check out our movie – Brittown)

2. Filmmaker Brian Darwas of Atomic Hot Rods has released his newest film on DVD. It’s called Three Mile and it’s excellent, just like all his films. Click to check out the trailer and grab your copy.

3. We created a special shipping rate for everyone who wanted to get a Choppertown Dickies Messenger Bag – just $10 flat rate to any country. We want to give everyone a chance to get this one-off bag and realized that the shipping was as much as the bag to some places. Hope this makes more sense so you guys can grab one while they last.

NOTE: We’ve reinstated our “Build Your Own Bundle” plan so you can save every time you order. Choose ANY three DVDs or downloads (even discounted ones!) and you save 10%, any four save 15%, and any five take 20% off. Now you can stock up on DVDs for Xmas.

ANOTHER NOTE: We ship every single day, right up to Xmas so there’s still plenty of time to get what you need. We had a shipping dilemma for a couple of days, but it’s been resolved.

–Zack and Scott
www.choppertown.com

BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–

HOLIDAY TURMOIL BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for December 10th, 2015

Regarding the Sisterhood release: This woman has stolen.. misused and stolen funds from people all across the USA and Canada… The Only person that makes money or benefits in anyway by Steel Horse Sisterhood is the Owner… Joan Krenning…….

She was investigated and debunked in 2014 and 2015

She faces lawsuits in the USA and Canada.

People like myself, Banshee, or Cat Hammes, Marilyn Elmore, Greer Stewart and the list goes on can verify her misdeeds and false claims of helping women riders….

Please do not allow her to drag Bikernet into her theft of funds by advertising her as though she is legit….

As Always

— Banshee

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ATOMIC BOB HELP SQUAD— Yesterday we found out that Bob was sentenced to 10 months away from his family and kids, and he just received custody for one of his kids, with a glowing recommendation. We’ve reached out to folks in the industry who could help his family survive 10 months without the Atomic bread-winner.

Here’s contact info. Please reach out if you can help.

–Bandit

Sara McElroy
Cell: 330-581-7501
Email:atomicdice@yahoo.com
Saraemcelroy@gmail.com
SARABELLE
10985 Johnson Rd
NORTH Benton Oh 44449

BIKERNET SOON TO FEATURE A CARDUCCI SPORTSTER DUAL SPORT– Wow! Some stunning shots. These are going to be good on Biikernet!