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Another one from J.J. Solari

“HUMAN-CAUSED Global Warming Violates The “Established Religion” Prohibitions Of The First Amendment.
Declaring the global warming edicts as the establishing of a religion. This ain’t allowed!” — J.J. Solari

Read his latest by clicking here.

Legends Suspension Systems Save the Day
By DaCat

Being part of the Hamsters for 30+ years and building custom bikes, I never thought of owning a Trike. One night 10 years ago, as we were admiring all the custom one-of-a-kind bikes at Sturgis, a buddy says to me, “You know what the next big thing is going to be……. Trikes”.

I’m like what? And he says, “Think about it. We are all getting older.” Well guess what… I bought a Trike.

Because of a major bike accident a few years ago, I’ve lost my ability to close or grip with my right hand. It’s become a major problem to hold up a heavy bagger. I decided I can’t risk this anymore with my wife on the back.

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By Bandit with photos from Jack McIntyre

We started a series of stories about why we chop. They are a blast, inspirational and enlightening. This one touches on two elements of the equation. Why we chop and something about the history of the chopper.

There are two partners involved in this story and bikes. Both are partners in a Shop called Johnny Mac’s Chopper house. One was the photographer behind this feature with Chelsea, Jack McIntyre, a veteran and the other the shop boss, Johnny Mac.

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Meeting of the Minds 2022 – Demand reaches room capacity! – Hotel booked up!

Just as the MRF brought Bikers Inside the Beltway to capacity for hotel room requests, demand by attendees has brought the 2022 Meeting of the Minds conference hotel to the same level.

Not to worry… the MRF has a back-up hotel two minutes away. Plus, you can still register for the conference. Use this link to register for the conference Meeting of the Minds 2022. Or register when you arrive.

Use this link to book your rooms at the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel or call the hotel direct at 515-244-2151; Book your group rate for Motorcycle Riders Foundation Last Day to Book: Monday, September 19, 2022

The 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds, scheduled for September 22-25 in Des Moines Iowa, will do everything to reinforce the MRF’s commitment to motorcyclists’ rights and staying eternal vigilant.

Charlie “Chopper” Gilmore – U.S. Army veteran, motorcycle restorer, and freedom fighter is on deck as just one of the presenters at the 2022 Meeting of the Minds. His presentation – The Price of Freedom – is taken from life experiences and will certainly motivate and inspire attendees.

The Meeting of the Minds – renewing old friendships and making new ones. The Meeting of the Minds – three days of nuts-and-bolts workshops to augment the tools needed to promote and protect the rights of all motorcyclists. The Meeting of the Minds – more than a dozen presentations and workshops to build and strengthen individual’s and state motorcyclists’ rights organization’s commitment to protecting the freedoms motorcycling brings us all.

Workshops and presentations include but are not limited to:

• Up-to-the-minute Legislative Updates
• The necessity of Political Action Committees
• Riding skill enhancement
• What aging demographics means to motorcycling

Protecting the rights of motorcyclists is not just a collection of words in a press release any more than leaving your motorcycle parked in your garage is about riding.

Profiling, E-15 (ethanol fuel), autonomous vehicles, all part of the present and future of motorcycling. The MRF’s legislative agenda is a result of input from motorcyclists with the directions to take care of business on Capitol Hill.

The MRF understands motorcycling, motorcyclists’ rights, and what it takes to keep the siege against your rights, your freedom, your lifestyle, and yes, your motorcycle at bay. However, participatory democracy works best with participants.

Meeting of the Minds 2022 – The Motorcycle Riders Foundation – “Let us refuse to be silent! Speaking freely is a decisive step forward on the road to freedom”

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) provides leadership at the federal level for states’ motorcyclists’ rights organizations as well as motorcycle clubs and individual riders. Visit http://mrf.org

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XDA Competitors Laser Focused on the Championship Title

On September 23-25, the XDA concludes its 2022 motorcycle drag racing season at Maryland International Raceway with the 30th annual DME Racing Fall Nationals.

The sixth and final battle of the 2022 XDA season will feature 6-second, 230+mph Pro Street Motorcycles, 7-second, 190mph Real Street bikes, 3-second 1/8 mile Pro Xtreme class, lethal clutch hand Super Stock, the “Running of the Bulls” Grudge Shootouts, and 700+ Sportsman motorcycle racers competing for over the final $500,000 in season cash purse and $130,000 in season contingency!

Orient Express Racing Pro Street

Points Leader – Rodney Williford

Next weekend the Orient Express Pro Street class will turn up the heat with the country’s quickest and fastest 650+ horsepower Pro Street motorcycles. For the second year in a row, Rodney Williford locked up the championship before the season finale. He currently holds 176 points lead over #2 Jason Dunigan. Justin Shakir, Greg Wallace, and Darion Payne round out the top five in points and have all locked in spots for the 26th annual Haltech World Cup Finals presented by Wiseco on November 2-6, 2022.

Next weekend the battle will rage on as Pro Street racers will be fighting for the last 5 spots to compete in front of 52,000+ fans in the crisp November air. The exclusive Platinum General Services Pro Street Shootout at WCF offers a $5,000 to win purse. Make plans to come out and watch these gladiators dominate the quarter mile at speeds that can’t be seen anywhere else.

DME Racing Real Street

Points Leader – David Stewart

DME Racing Real Street will be serving up 7-second, 190mph passes as the battle for the championship comes down the wire. David Stewart leads the points chase with forty-six points over Rickey Gadson, and 111 points over class champion Mark Hylton. All three riders have the potential to take the crown, and every point will make the difference.

MaxxECU Pro Xtreme

Points Leader – Ronald Procopio

The eighth-mile heads-up class of MaxxECU Pro Xtreme features Turbocharged, Supercharged, and Nitrous Injected wheelie-bar monsters. Ronald Procopio only holds a five-point lead over #2 John Collins and sixty-seven points over #3 Chris Cutsinger. These three-second riders are the only ones in contention for the championship title next weekend.

MaxxECU Pro Xtreme is presented by Billy Vose Racing, Fast by Gast, Dunigan Racing, DME Racing, Grothus Dragbikes, Harley Haul, Rob Bush Motorsports, Robinson Industries, Schnitz Racing, Timblin Chassis, and Worldwide Bearings.

HTP Performance Super Stock

Points Leader – Curtis McDougald

The stock wheelbase HTP Performance Super Stock class will see a new champion crowned this season. Curtis McDougald holds eight points over Darion Payne, and Mike Davis trails right behind. These are the only two riders that could knock McDougald off the throne and claim the title next weekend. You won’t want to miss the action on Sunday!

HTP Performance Afterdark

Saturday night, the starting line will be the place to be with the HTP Performance Afterdark Underground Grudge Program. Going into the season final, the Bulls still have a lot of action to show us if they want those championship titles. Malcolm Phillips leads Boosted Bulls, Desmond Spalding leads APE Nitrous Bulls, Spencer Claycomb leads 3 Sixty 5 Monster Bulls and Aubrey Vantine leads Tommie’s Motorsports DMV Bulls. The #KillerMillerSpiller will have the track on point next weekend, eliminating traction from the ‘Rider’s Excuse’ handbook.

Vance & Hines 4.60

Points Leader – Ronald Procopio

The Vance & Hines 4.60 eighth-mile class showcases the fiercest Sportsman around. And in a rarity, the championship title has already been clinched by Ronald Procopio heading into next weekend’s event. This will be three straight championships in a row for Procopio, and fourth overall. Over thirty riders will give the fans a spectacular show round after round as they battle for the $5,000 cash prize to the winner.

The XDA will also hold competition in six additional sportsman classes where the championship titles are still up for grabs. 1 Stop Speed 5.60 Index, Mickey Thompson Tires Top Sportsman, MPS Racing Pro ET, and Brock’s Performance Street ET, VooDoo Bracket Bash, and the Hard Times Parts & Service Gambler’s classes will award $28,000 in cash payouts for our sportsman classes.

It may be the end of the XDA season, but there is still time to start a drag racing career with the best motorcycle drag racing sanction on the east coast. Come out next weekend, and for only $65 you could be racing down the track!

For an exciting weekend of two-wheel racing action, head to Maryland International Raceway next weekend, September 23-25, for the 30th annual DME Racing Fall Nationals because XDA is always the place to be!

Visit xdaracing.com for event information, class rules, payouts, entry fees, schedule, and more.

About XDA Racing: The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) is an east coast motorcycle drag racing series with 700+ motorcycle racers competing at each event. Every XDA event hosts professional classes, sportsman classes, grudge racing and a vendor midway. Lifestyle activities such as bike shows, bikini contests, DJ and live bands are also held at select events.

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This bike was built in classic form by Steve Hannah a 20-year Paughco employee and lifetime biker. The Redhead and I hauled ass to Carson City, Nevada with the briefcase, purchased, loaded and blasted back to the Black Hills of South Dakota.

I usually mess with any purchase unless it’s a restored antique. But this puppy was well built, classic and had chopper class. I took off the gas tank and extended the rear tabs. Then I took the tank to Greg Robles in Sturgis for a classic scallop paint job. I discovered he lived next door to Buck Lovell, former Hot Bike Editor and a master western and motorcycle photographer.

While Greg performed classic magic, I replaced the traditional Anderson pegs with standard Harley rubber pegs for rigid frame rider comfort. I didn’t want to mess with the classic chop styling, but I’m not a fan of fishtail straight pipes, although they looked too cool.

I considered a handmade two-into-one with a 19-inch long, 2.5-inch diameter Paughco muffler. I ordered some parts and pieces from Paughco including a chain guard. Chain guards are a must.

I tinkered, but struggled with the pipes. The fishtails were slip on with clamps. I loosened the clamps, but they didn’t come off.

I discovered long 5/16 bolts sticking up into the pipes, maybe to create a little back pressure. Whatever, I thought they had to come out. I was forced to make this super-long ½-inch open-end wrench.

The bike also didn’t have a front brake and fortunately, because of an AMCA gathering I met Charlie of RustyOldParts. He turned me onto an almost complete front brake system with drum, backing plate, shoes and most of the small bits.

Mike Kane introduced me to Capitol Brake and Clutch in Sacramento, CA. They mount shoes and form them to your brake drum. Mechanical brakes can work like champs with this procedure. I sent them my drum, shoes and backing plate. They blasted and cleaned the parts did their magic and returned them in less than a week for very little.

I dug through my drawers and boxes for a handlebar lever. I looked online. I found the perfect product at J&P, lever, cable and adjusting rod kit, but they were no longer in stock. I reached out to Barnett for the cable and they were coming to Sturgis for the rally and Chance and his guys make the cables right at their booth behind the magnificent Barnett rig. I stopped by and they knocked one out.

In my shit, I found a lever that matched the clutch lever on the highbars. I dug around and found the lever axle and the cable pivot post. Hell, I found three of them. Each one was slightly different from the others. Unfortunately, I lacked the lever clamp that encircled the bars and mated with the lever housing. I thought for sure I had one or two, but recently I completed two other builds, both patina Panheads. They could be long gone.

The front brake on the springer was nearly complete except for the cable clamp that swings on the brake backing plate lever and operates the cam. I reached out to Charlie again and he recently returned from Davenport with a small stash of new/old parts for his bikes and inventory.

He bought some handlebar levers and one had the clamp I needed. He sold me the clamp and a cable junction for the brake. I prayed the clamp would not be for 7/8s bars. It was perfect. I cleaned the 10/24 threads in the lever and found the fasteners.

I ran into one issue with the Barnet cable end for the lever. The issue was probably the lever casting. It was designed for a clutch cable with a larger diameter cable and end, but I made a shim to tighten up the fit into the lever housing, bada bing.

I installed the front brake and wheel, searched for a massive washer to fit between the rocker and the front brake retaining spring. I found one with the correct I.D. and O.D. which I had forever and somehow it was power coated black—amazing.

Steve painted everything that wasn’t polished or chrome, satin black, perfect. I painted the backing plate accordingly and the drum silver to sorta match the rear chromed drum. I got the drum lugs and chromed anchor bar from J&P Cycles and the anchor pin from Charlie. The front brake was nearly complete.

The front cable adjustment clamp is not correct, but it is chrome. The alignment with the adjustment tool is not perfect, but it will do. I would like to solder the end of the cable after I cut it to length. The cable is stainless and can be a pain to solder. I thought about dipping the end into liquid electrical tape to prevent fraying. I tried it out. Let me know what you think.

The brake seems to be working like a champ. Where’s my list: Mufflers, oil filter, chain guard. Okay, the mufflers arrived yesterday, but I needed to modify them and work out mounting. I’ve installed oil filters on two bikes, and Randy Cramer turned me onto an odd filter housing I’ve never seen before. It’s meant to mount to a frame rail, maybe. The fasteners are metric like motorcycle battery cable fasteners.

I grappled with mounting it, so I can still kick over the bike, not to close to pipes and not too close to other stuff, like primary chain adjustment fasteners. Finally, something surfaced and I built a bracket and it seems to work. I need to work on oil lines next and wondered if I could take these apart and use the ends. Randy Cramer, from Dakota V-Twin said, “No.” Looks like I needed to cut them.

The new shorter Paughco Mufflers arrived and I slash cut them and mounted them. I’m still not completely happy with the mounting. I could have slipped them onto the pipes, tightened the stainless straps and called it quits, but if I wasn’t going to chrome them, I wanted to add some detail.

I was going to run two chrome straps, the the bracket became a clearance issue. Then it dawned on me to run just one strap and that sorta worked and gave the pipes extra support.

I may ride it around later today and see if the pipes are happy. The Redhead found a small can of flat black latex paint and I painted away the whitewall stripes. I bought replacement sparkplugs and a case of 60-25 oil at Dakota V-Twin. Never heard of such a thing.

I believe that leaves the chain guard. Paughco sent the oil tank mounting tab, which I will weld or braze to the guard.

I could send it back to Paughco for chrome or flat black it. I believe I have all the elements to make it work. In the meantime, she’s looking sharp and classic.

–Bandit

Sources:

Greg Robles
Painter
Boulder Canyon

Paughco

Rusty Ol’ Parts
708-431-6778
Chasbuci@aol.com

Capitol Clutch & Brake
(916) 371-5970

 

Barnett Cables

Dakota V-Twin
http://www.dakotav-twin.com

Do you know what I can do? I can “present the case” that the American-Government decrees regarding “human-caused global warming” is “the establishment of religion” by the government and is thus in violation of the Constitution.

I know what you’re saying, “Aren’t you a doddering delirious old man who was once a Mouseketeer with Annette and dropped from the epitome of pop culture in America down to the very bottom of it later in life by writing vulgar, borderline-felonious-crap for the early Easyriders Magazine, universally condemned as the most inept, most socially-unredeeming, most vagrant-targeted publication in American history?

Well, yeah. What’s your point. Where are you going with this. Tell you what, why don’t you pipe down for a minute and let me have my say. Write your own article if you’re so damn smart, meanwhile give it a rest, ok? And let me get-on with this. Ok? Well, I don’t hear you sayin’ nuthin’ so I guess it’s ok. Thank you. I don’t mean to be rude but really, you need to back off just a tad. Ok, ok, relax.

Where the hell was I? OH yeah: declaring the global warming edicts as the establishing of a religion. This ain’t allowed!

Amendment I

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

The first ten words of this Bill of Rights thing that everyone declares is very spiffy, says, in the language vernacular of the day, that DC can’t create a fucking religion and then issue “commandments” regarding it that everyone has to fucking obey.

Ok, so here’s where this is going: “Human Caused Global Warming” is a religion. And there are commandments being issued by the creators of this religion that have to be obeyed under penalty of the usual penalties governments inflict for disobedience: confiscation, incarceration, and murder.

So, let’s define what a religion is and then we can see why Human Caused Global Warming IS one.

1: A religion is something that can’t be proved. It’s a conviction or a belief or a delusion or a whim or a suspicion or a hunch or a tale or a legend or a supposition that cannot ever be subjected to analysis, experiment, results, conclusions, findings, testing, and retesting. Human Caused Global Warming is one of these things.

2: A religion’s assertions cannot be tested for accuracy or even be tested for actually being in existence. There is no actual evidence that humans, much less gasoline in particular, are altering the climate and the effects of climate: the weather. PLUS!!!! there is no way to even hunt down any evidence of anything created by humans that would result in the clear conclusion that this action or this behavior or this particular practice was conclusively and repeatedly demonstrating on demand that it was producing something as astoundingly mammoth as an effect on the atmosphere of a planet 25,000 miles in circumference buried under a dynamic global violent meteor-vaporizing blanket of gasses 100,000 feet high both of which are being eternally blasted by so many thermonuclear explosions per second that they are creating a sphere of multi-million-degree fire nearly one million miles in diameter which if we were any closer to it we would all fucking die. The actions of you driving to work do not affect these three monstrosities. Rather these three monstrosities affect you. UNLESS you are a high priest of human-caused global warming, of course. Then you are running things. In between visits to Epstein Island.

In other words, saying that humans affect weather and climate is something straight out of voodoo land from the bowels of Tanganyika circa 25,000 BC.

3: A religion has a “powerful being” that is capable of overriding the laws of Nature, and this entity is either one that resides not on the earth but “out there” somewhere where Pelosi and Gavin Newsom live, or if he or she or it does reside on the earth it lives in the very rocks or IS the very rocks or the trees or is the globe of Earth itself, like Gaia is.

The supreme entity of a religion can also be us. Such that we are the all-powerful beings who by our powerful and divinely awesome majesty can…..control the weather. And move the stars around. These religions are referred to, at least in the Christian realm, as pagan if not satanic in that the member of the religion is also the deity of the religion, and these religions are referred to in the “secular” realm as humanistic or “enlightened.” Kabbala, Masonry, Rosicrucianism, Scientology unless I miss my guess, and most cults, all have the membership as being of deity level in abilities and performance and overall nature and capacity to do truly marvelous things, even if relentlessly unemployed.

4: Human Caused Global Warming is a religion of claimed, not-to-be-questioned, foregone actual untestable reality evident only to people in high places in politics, or adepts, as opposed to those living in the underling world like ourselves, none of whom high-placed people are meteorologists and most of whom have the scientific training and intellectual adroitness of Al Gore, Greta Thunberg and A. Ocasio-Cortez and company. Human Caused Global Warming cannot be proved or disproved by any amount of testing in that the premise exceeds all known current levels of human ability to test its accuracy on a global or even on a township scale. The entire planet would have to be the laboratory in order to test the assertion. In other words we’re powerful enough to alter earth’s climate and weather but we’re not powerful enough to prove that we’re doing it. This sort of quandary of whirling doubletalk is the kind of merry-go-round that lunatics and/or con-men operate with, both of whom routinely create religions when not just stealing hubcaps.

5: Congress, in addition to creating a religion out of – oh the irony! – thin air, is forcing the citizenry to obey the religion’s rules and edicts and commandments.

6: This (item 5) is what is known as “respecting the establishment of religion.” Ordering people to obey edicts and to follow the directives of edict-hurlers for the purpose of maintaining the behavioral norms and protocols of a religion….is unconstitutional. Not only does it violate the Bill of Rights, it violates the first fucking ten words of the Bill of Rights. Apparently, this has happened before and the Constitution Assembly Committee made that item the first no-no of the day. Tell that to the alleged “Supreme” Court.

Those meatheads are about as aware of the Constitution as they are aware that they are supposed to wear clothing under their robes. There’s a reason people want to become judges. And it’s not the prestige. It’s the absolute total groinal freedom which that robe allows. Shoes on the feet and the bottoms of pantlegs sewn onto the hem of the sith robe and it’s day after day of Sex Organ Fandango while boredly listening to applicants pleading for justice to someone sitting a-high-up a million miles away playing with himself. Those robes are there for a reason. And it’s a gross one.

So there ya have it!……the global warming bullshit all wrapped up and tied with a bright ribbon of Established Religion, all brought to your attention by a hack on Bikernet.com. I guess you’ll have a little more respect for this site now that you have used it as a guidepost to launch your own personal counterattack against the Greta Thunbergs and Gavin Newsoms of the world who are determined to send you back to pre-industrial Ur of the Chaldees, going to work on burro-back and having your air conditioner confiscated as a heretical violation of the Atmospheric Religious Brotherhood of the Annointed Sky Monitors.

So, remember: human-caused global warming is a DC-created religion, the rules of which you are required to follow, in disobedience to and with flagrant disregard for the first ten words of the Bill of Rights. Imagine what this Congress-established religion is going to do to the rest of the Bill of Rights once it gets some momentum going.

–J.J. Solari

Being part of the Hamsters for 30+ years and building custom bikes, I never thought of owning a Trike. One night 10 years ago, as we were admiring all the custom one-of-a-kind bikes at Sturgis, a buddy says to me, “You know what the next big thing is going to be……. Trikes”. I’m like what? And he says, “Think about it. We are all getting older.” Well guess what… I bought a Trike.

Because of a major bike accident a few years ago, I’ve lost my ability to close or grip with my right hand. It’s become a major problem to hold up a heavy bagger, and I fell over too many times. I decided I can’t risk this anymore with my wife on the back, so I started looking at trikes to solve these issues. I still have my Chopper that I built and don’t have the same problem riding it, but I’m not packing my wife…

So bottom line, I bought a 2017 M8 Tri-Glide and I’m really starting to enjoy the benefits of three wheels on the ground. First you have to get used to not putting your feet down. Then spend time riding through some twisty roads steering the trike like a snowmobile.

It took a while to get accustomed to the unique handling of the three-wheeler, but now I travel as fast through corners as I ever did on a Harley 2- wheeler. This is a key issue. The stock trikes don’t handle well. My trike handling is quite good, because of the upgrades to the suspension. The rear OEM shocks were replaced with Legends shocks and the front end was modified with Legends gas canisters. Also, a Legend lift kit was installed which raised the rear an inch. These upgrades are vastly better than the stock setup for ride quality and handling.

When considering rear suspension on trikes, the big issue is adjustability and length of travel. The stock air ride shocks are short and when adjusted for two passengers reduces the travel significantly. Some people are using longer coil over like 13-14-inch without the lift kit with good results, but the lift kit and standard-length shocks are more the norm. Lots of forums to read up on this stuff.

I can understand why new trike guys ride ‘em for six months and sell them disillusioned. They are seeking a fun and stable alternative to 2-wheelers. If stock trikes don’t do the trick, the search continues.

I’ve been working with and dialing in my trike for months, and now it handles and rides comfortably. I might keep it. It offers a safe platform to travel two- up with lots of gear for long distance touring.

Would I prefer 2 wheels…. Of course, but not being afraid of tipping over while traveling or putting my feet down on slippery shit or gravel with my wife on the back is worth it!

We all come to a point where we have to assess our ability to ride safely and be able to continue staying in the wind. I know we all want to maintain our outlaw image but want to keep riding. Harley has done a pretty good job with these tri-glides and I’m glad to have one.

I’m planning to ride mine to Sturgis next year and have a feeling I’ll be bumping into other ex-outlaws on trikes feeling free in the wind.

–DaCat

You might hear from DaCat in the near future to discuss trike passenger issues, M-8 engine and oil pump issues and the new 6-quart oil capacity.—Bandit

Sources:

Legends Suspension
www.legendsuspensions.com

Hamster Charity Effort

5-Ball Garage

Bandit’s Cantina

Hey,
I wrote something the other day and ended it with what could be a chopper code.

Choppers will never die, because of the very nature of the breed. They are not built for efficiency, handling performance, or manufacturing precision. They are built behind a stringent survival nature and love for being a startling stand-out against the straights, conformity and regulations. We are outlaws until the end.

Who knows if anyone will agree with me, but that’s the nature of the creative spirit. Let’s hit the news:

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

PAUGHCO CLASSIC LEAF SPRING FRONT ENDS–LEAF SPRING FORK ASSEMBLIES
$2,379.95

177 Chrome fork assembly

177PC Polished Copper fork assembly

177B Black powdercoated fork assembly

SPECIAL NOTE: These are “build to order” front ends and take 2 – 4 weeks to ship.

EVENT NEWS–Fuel Cleveland 2022
Midwest motorcycle madness on a picture-perfect farm just outside Cleveland? Yup. That was this year’s Fuel Cleveland Vintage Motorcycle, Van, Art & Photography Show. We picked about 20 of our favorite bikes from the massive pile of images after the show and compiled ’em here for ya:

For the full story go to Biltwell.com

YOU TUBE BARN FIND PROGRAM REVIEW– Someone needs TO WRITE a book like that on finding Motorcycles.

Hey Bandit,

Have you ever seen any episode of barn find hunter by Tom and Hagerty Media on YouTube.

Just watch the Pilot Episode of 12 minutes and then you will be hooked — wanting to see all 128 episodes so far.

Also, in the pilot, he is staying at a motel and eating at the bar “like he always does” and few Bandidos motorcycle riders give the team a lead about about an old junkyard where he finds quite a few gems.

Pilot Episode:
https://youtu.be/T5N7fEgtw1M

I came upon Barn Find Hunter through the National Motorcycle Museum Blog Post.
Someone needs a book like that on finding Motorcycles. What about you? Or team up with some hunter since you can write and edit while they share their hunting skills.

NMA
https://blog.bikernet.com/a-stand-out-and-rare-motorcycle/

–Wayfarer

NEWS FROM THE MASTER OF LIGHT–Greetings to all, including our new subscribers. We are currently at the Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest (for the first time ever) and are excited to be here!

The gallery is set up at Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson. Show runs today through Sunday. If you are in the area, please stop by and say hi!

The studio continues to ship pieces in record numbers after Sturgis. If you haven’t received yours yet, we appreciate your patience as they get them out.

Thanks for your time!

–Greg Rhodes
International Sales Director
David Uhl Fine Art
Uhl Studios
15801 W. Colfax Ave
Golden, CO 80401

303-913-4840

www.uhlstudios.com

LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK–
2019 Harley-Davidson FLHR – Road King for $19,995.00

SEE IT HERE: https://www.lifestylecycles.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=11036433

This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 92 point safety and mechanical/structural inspection.

STOCK # 12905N

2019 Red/Gray Harley-Davidson ROAD KING TOURING FLHR

ONLY 7609.00 Miles !!!!!

This bike is a very low mileage super clean Road King

Some of the features/Add-ons on this bike

* M8 107c.i. motor
* 6-Speed trans.
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METZELER Karoo 4 and Tourance– Next 2 Tires Now in Stock and Available

The two all-new tire models for adventure motorcycles are now in stock and available through Parts Unlimited dealers.

The two latest adventure tire models from METZELER, the Karoo 4 and the Tourance Next 2, have arrived in the U.S. and are now available to riders through Parts Unlimited dealers.

METZELER KAROO 4

Building on the success of its predecessor, METZELER designed the Karoo 4 around exceptional performance and reliability for riders of adventure and dual sport motorcycles. Off-road performance is key for this 50/50 tire, with scoop-shaped blocks in the tread offering maximum traction even in soft or muddy terrain. For those stretches of road miles, the Karoo 4 offers a stiffer carcass structure and a new multi-radius profile to promote line holding and grip in lean, with dual-compound rears offering enhanced grip under heavy loads.

While these types of motorcycles afford riders the ability to get away from civilization and discover the backcountry, the Karoo 4’s new rubber formulations offer improved abrasion, cutting and tear resistance in highly aggressive conditions.

Consumers can contact their Parts Unlimited dealers to learn more about tires available near them. To learn more about the METZELER Karoo 4 or Tourance Next 2 tires, visit www.metzeler.com, or follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

McAllister to Restructure Tucker’s Sales and Marketing Function– Discusses
Strategy for Growth Based on “Powered Adventure”

Fort Worth TX – September 12, 2022 – On Friday, Tucker Powersports President and CEO Marc McAllister told company employees that he was planning to update the sales and marketing functions to create a “more focused organization” and laid out the company’s long-term strategy of becoming an “outfitter for powered, outdoor adventure.”

“Now is a natural time to review the structure of our sales and marketing functions. We need to start with strategy, and I believe that moves us to a focused sales and marketing organization operating under a strong leader,” said McAllister. He did not identify candidates for the role and he advised employees that the search was underway.

Tucker’s former VP of Sales Brad Turner left the company for a new position earlier this month.

McAllister also used the meeting to expand on the company’s strategy of becoming an outfitter for powered, outdoor adventure.

“We ARE a company that is built on adventure. Powered adventure. Usually that power comes from internal combustion, sometimes it’s from electricity, and sometimes it’s human power. We have products that support the owners of motorcycles, UTV’s ATV’s, watercraft, and snowmobiles…it’s our products that make our customer’s adventures even better,” said McAllister. “But customer demands are evolving and we need to evolve to meet those changing customer needs.”

“To be successful, we are taking steps to ensure we have the right products and the right partners with us going forward. We will be parting ways with some brands that are familiar and taking on new brands that are focused on innovation and enhancing our customer’s experience.”

“We will work closely with our dealer partners and, with them, we’ll create a stronger online and brick-and-mortar presence, helping us meet customers where THEY are at.”

Tucker frequently conducts employee town hall meetings to share business updates and strategic activities.

FIRST QUOTE OF THE WEEK–For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.

–Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thank You
Yale Gelfant
Choppers Cycle

KYLE WYMAN AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY TEAM WIN MOTOAMERICA KING OF THE BAGGERS FINALE AT NEW JERSEY–
Michael Barnes Finishes Third on Daytona H-D/Hoban Brothers Racing Road Glide

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kyle Wyman led every lap to win the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers race on Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J. Starting from the pole position on a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle, Wyman navigated a rain-soaked track to win by 0.655 seconds in the last race of the 2022 season. The victory was the third of the season for the defending King of the Baggers series champion. Tyler O’Hara finished second, followed by Michael Barnes on the Daytona Harley-Davidson/Hoban Brothers Racing Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle. Wyman also won the three-lap Mission King of the Baggers Challenge race on Saturday for a clean sweep of the weekend.

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Travis Wyman led the King of the Baggers championship by three points coming into this final round. After qualifying second, Travis was in third place in the race when he crashed on the wet track and slid onto the grass. Travis managed to pick up his Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle and re-entered the race with a ground off shifter peg and pivot, showing his grit and determination by finishing the race.

O’Hara ended the season at the top of the standings with 123 points. Travis Wyman finished second with 113 points, followed by Kyle Wyman with 111 points.

“I’m happy to have had another sweep of the weekend,” said Kyle Wyman. “I think this is the first time I’ve won a race in the rain. It’s bittersweet because Travis went down, but I’d rather have him pushing and try to win a championship than settle for third. I think we were all looking forward to a real showdown race on a dry track, but anything can happen in racing. I want to thank all of our fans and everyone on the Harley-Davidson team for all of their hard work this season. I’m already looking forward to Daytona next year.”

For the season, Kyle Wyman won three races (Atlanta, Monterey and New Jersey) and had two other podium appearances. Travis Wyman had one race win (Road America) and finished second three times.

The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Factory Team Road Glide motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engines.

MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Race Results – New Jersey
Kyle Wyman (H-D) Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson
Tyler O’Hara (Ind) Mission Foods/S&S Cycle
Michael Barnes (H-D) Daytona H-D/Hoban Brothers Racing
Jeremy McWilliams (Ind) Mission Foods/S&S Cycle
James Rispoli (H-D) Vance & Hines Racing
Bobby Fong (Ind) Roland Sands Design
Taylor Knapp (H-D) Vance & Hines Racing
Danny Eslick (H-D) Nowaskey Extreme Performance
Travis Wyman (H-D) Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson

2022 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers – Final Season Points
Tyler O’Hara (Ind) 123
Travis Wyman (H-D) 113
Kyle Wyman (H-D) 111
Jeremy McWilliams (Ind) 91
Bobby Fong (Ind) 70
James Rispoli (H-D) 70
Taylor Knapp (H-D) 61
Andrew Lee (H-D) 35
Frankie Garcia (Ind) 30
Michael Barnes (H-D) 29

NEW FROM RMJ TACTICAL–The Weezerker is inspired by our full-size Berserker ax. Over the years customers and staff alike have provided input that led to the creation of this small, pack ready camp ax in the same 9th century Viking style as the larger Berserker.

It features a large, robust head with an aggressive 5″ cutting edge, combined with a curved ergonomic handle, making it a well-balanced tool that offers incredible cutting capability. In addition to the sharpened main edge, the beard is sharpened to add more cutting options.

The bearded design allows for a high grip, facilitating more accurate fine motor skill work. The 3D contoured G10 handles have a diagonal grooved texture for a sure grip without being overly aggressive in feel. The Weezerker features a Cobalt Cerakote finish for corrosion and wear resistance. Included is a bottom-eject, molded kydex sheath and low-ride M.O.C. straps.

Specifications
Overall Length: 12.5 in
Head Length: 5.75 in
Cutting Edge Length: 5 in
Thickness: .270 in
Weight: 1 Pound 11 Ounces (without sheath)
Blade Material: 80CRV2 Carbon Steel
Handle Material: G10
Sheath: Kydex scabbard two Low-Ride MOC straps

BRAND New Bikernet Staffer Comment!–
THE BROS BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for September 1, 2022

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/THE_BROS_BIKERNET_WEEKLY_NEWS_for_September_1_2022.aspx

BTW: regarding Sam Burns comment: Well Bandit, everyone looks like a slug compared to your daily 24×7 (x365days) routine – And I am gonna be 43 in a few days. I think you moved to Badlands to slow down, to enjoy, (apart from other perks). But “this is” your enjoyment. Wow!!!

— Wayfarer
wayfarer@bikernet.com

Ah shucks.

–Bandit

INTERMOT 2022: The first motorcycling highlight of the year

Premieres, innovations, special events and test tracks are waiting for motorcycle fans

It’s the first trade fair highlight of the year for motorcycle and scooter fans from Europe and the specialized trade from all over the world: INTERMOT, the International Motorcycle, Scooter and E-Bike Fair, from 4 to 9 October 2022.

Around 500 exhibiting companies and brands from around 29 countries, including many big names, will present their new and current models and product innovations to the international specialized trade and the biker community.

In addition to motorcycles and scooters, the INTERMOT offering also encompasses accessories, clothing, parts, heritage and customizing, travel and workshop equipment. INTERMOT is organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, and the conceptual sponsor of the event is the German Motorcycle Industry Association (IVM), based in Essen, Germany.

Starting in Cologne are, among others, the brands Benelli, BMW Group, Energica, Honda Deutschland, HOREX Motorcycles GmbH, Kawasaki Motors Europe N.V., KTM, MSA with the Voge brand, the Piaggio Group with the brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Vespa, SUZUKI Deutschland GmbH, Triumph Motorrad Deutschland GmbH, or ZERO Motorcycles.

INTERMOT will be staged in Halls 7, 8 and 9 and in the neighboring outdoor areas of the Cologne fair grounds. The big brands will thereby be distributed through all halls in order to ensure a steady visitor flow to all areas and segments. Horex, KSR with the Royal Enfield brand, the MSA Group with Voge, Piaggio Group with the brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Vespa as well as Suzuki will present themselves in Hall 7.
Benelli, Kawasaki and Zero, among others, can be found in Hall 8. The BMW Group, Energica, Honda, KTM and Triumph will appear in Hall 9.

Further information:
https://www.intermot-cologne.com/trade-fair/intermot-2022/industry-trade-fairs

SONG PICK OF THE WEEK
This song offers wisdom from the family mind. Only when a person is truly in Zen mind would they be unaffected with or without company. Sometimes we are so afraid of losing a loved one that we forget to love anyone at all.

–Wayfarer,
Editor – Bikernet Blog

https://blog.bikernet.com/

Song : “Buy Dirt”
Artist : Jordan Davis
Album : Buy Dirt
Written by : Josh Jenkins / Matt Jenkins / Jordan Davis / Jacob J. Davis

A few days before he turned 80
He was sittin’ out back in a rocker
He said, “What you been up to lately?”
I told him, “Chasing a dollar”
And in between sips of coffee
He poured this wisdom out
Said, “If you want my two cents on making a dollar count

Buy dirt
Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work
And throw a little money in the plate at church
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
Add a few limbs to your family tree
And watch their pencil marks
And the grass in the yard all grow up”

‘Cause the truth about it is
It all goes by real quick
You can’t buy happiness
But you can buy dirt

Before you get caught on that ladder
Let me tell you what it’s all about
Find you a few things that matter
That you can put a fence around
And then he laid it out

Buy dirt
Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work
And throw a little money in the plate at church
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
And add a few limbs to your family tree
And watch their pencil marks
And the grass in the yard all grow up

‘Cause the truth about it is
It all goes by real quick
You can’t buy happiness
But you can buy dirt

You can buy dirt
And thank the good Lord for it
‘Cause He ain’t makin’ any more of it

So buy dirt
Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work
And throw a little money in the plate at church
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
Add a few limbs to your family tree
And watch their pencil marks
And the grass in the yard all grow up

‘Cause the truth about it is
It all goes by real quick
You can’t buy happiness
But you can buy dirt

–Wayfarer

NEW GIRL OF BIKERNET IN BANDIT’S CANTINA–Jack McIntyre Girl of Bikernet shinning from Johnny Mac’s Chopper House, Philly

The two bikes were built here at our shop in Philadelphia. The chopper is a Redneck Chopper Frame that we drove from Philly to South Carolina to meet with Vince. Once we had it back in Philly, Johnny Mac then turned it into what it is today.

The blue flamed bike is another in-house build including the paint that Johnny built. It won the Sportster class of the Rats hole show a few years back in Daytona during Bikeweek.

–Jack McIntyre
Amazing Photographer
Bandit’s Cantina™

BAKER DRIVETRAIN DEALER OF THE MONTH–
FXR Division – Phoenix, Arizona
BAKER Drivetrain Dealer Since 2013

FXR Division, out of Phoenix, was established in 2013 when Justin Coleman of Torch Industries and Chris Staab of Foundry Moto wanted to create a company that gave them the ability to freely create and to help push the industry forward. Justin and Chris both have a long history in the V-twin Industry as custom builders and build bikes that are anything but typical. They don’t just buy bolt-on parts, they custom fabricate their own parts to attain the exact look that they strive for.

They launched their customized parts line with their FXRP Bags, Split MX Bars, and Split Angle Bars. Their customized products include FXR-compatible parts and products that fit baggers to make them look like FXRs. Most of their customizations have turned into production parts and are proudly made in the USA. Check out Scott’s interview with Justin at Born Free 13 to see some of their builds!

THE MODERN CLASSICS COLLECTORS TENT–Bring your pre-1990s moto and display it for sale in our collectors tent during our Modern Classics Ride-In event. Whether you’re looking for your next project, or interested in selling your vintage motorcycle come display it for free during our exciting event!

We are still currently searching for a vintage Kawasaki Z1 to be painted the day of the event. If you have interest or know someone who would be interested please contact Dennis at dennis@martinmoto.com to make arrangements.

ADDITONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLECTORS TENT:

*All bikes are welcomed to be displayed in our Collectors Trent, whether they are running or not.
*You can display your bike all day with no costs associated.
*If you are bringing a trailer we will have a designated parking space for your vehicle and trailer.
*Collectors tent will be located near the main entrance of the building. Both tents will be labeled as “Vintage Bikes For Sale”.
*Your bike will be displayed in view of hundreds of potential customers and vintage enthusiasts.
*Check-in will be under the tent when you arrive.
*We will be providing tags with your contact information on them. Someone will be able to assist you with properly tagging your bike and what area of the tent the bike will be displayed.
*You will receive a complimentary Modern Classics Ride-In event t-shirt for displaying your bike in our Collectors Tent (while supplies last).
For additional information please email dennis@martinmoto.com

Hosted by: Martin Moto
Location: Martin Moto- 1037 Unger Ln. Boyertown, PA 19512
Date: Saturday, September 24th, 2022
Time: 9am-3pm

THE J.J. REPORT–Human-Caused Global Warming.

A fabricated imaginary meteorological scapegoat created by bureaucrats who are unable, or more likely unwilling, to provide the utilities and roadways and water supplies – the most important aspects of modern life – their respective citizenries have for some imbecilic reason entrusted them with providing.

And enthusiastically endorsed as fact by journalists because it amuses them to see ruination and spiritually excites them to write about it.

This sort of thing – that humans control the weather – USED to be called “rain dancing.” At least when the Apaches were controlling the weather. Academically it was referred to as “paganism,” or “Pantheism” or “Animism” whereat primitive superstitious people such as lived in Ancient Persia and Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome attributed self-awareness and infallibly-wise willful motivation to plants and animals and terrain and sea and sky, and to anything else that doesn’t actually have these things.

Today these notions are mandatory as belief systems whether you ascribe to them or not. Incidentally, from an American Constitution standpoint, not that it matters, these notions violate the “establishment of religion” clause in the Bill of alleged Rights.

In fact the Constitution itself violates the establishment of religion clause and every Supreme Court Justice and Constitutional Law student in history knows that. Good luck getting them to admit it, they’d have to take a drastic cut in pay via an actual job.

–J.J. Solari
journalism/bureaucrat dictionary

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ANOTHER QUOTE OF THE WEEK–“The Pessimist Sees Difficulty In Every Opportunity. The Optimist Sees Opportunity In Every Difficulty.”

–Winston Churchill
Epoch Times

JUST SO YOU KNOW–In short, temperature influences CO2 levels but CO2 doesn’t influence temperature. They also noted that three earlier teams of authors who studied the ice core data had already concluded the same thing in 1999, 2001 and 2003. Which we note was well before Al Gore put up the ice core chart in his 2006 movie and told everyone it showed CO2 was the driver with time running backward so cause came after effect.

Being cautious academics, the authors of the 2015 paper took some pains to point out that they hadn’t proven that CO2 can’t cause temperature to change, only that any such effect is too weak to show up in the ice core record. Which again means in plain language that if CO2 is the climate control knob today it’s a change from the past 800,000 years.

—Climatediscussionnexus.com

KEEP THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN–An old man with hearing problems crashed his car into a very expensive automobile. The owner of the expensive automobile jumps out and confronts the old man and says, “Give me $10,000 cash or I will beat you to a pulp!”

The old man replies, “Whoa, wait buddy! I don’t have that much money, but let me call my son; he trains dolphins.”

The old man dials his son. As he is about to speak, the owner of the expensive car yanks the phone out of his hand and says, “So you train dolphins. Well, your old man just hit and damaged my car! You bring me $10,000 or I’m gonna beat the heck outta him!”

The son answers, “Okay, give me 15 minutes, and I’ll be there.” In exactly 15 minutes, the son pulls up in a Jeep, Two men jump out and beat the heck out of the expensive car owner.

Next the son walks over to his father and says “Dad, I train Navy Seals not dolphins!”

–Joe

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BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT VOCABULARY LESSON– muffuletta
[ muhf-uh-let-uh ] SHOW IPA
noun

a thick, round sandwich, typically containing ham, salami, and cheeses and topped with an olive salad, a specialty of New Orleans.

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF MUFFULETTA?
Muffuletta “a thick, round deli sandwich from New Orleans” comes from the Sicilian dialect of Italian, perhaps from standard Italian muffola “mitten.” Muffola, in turn, likely comes by way of French moufle from Medieval Latin muffula “thick glove,” which appears to also be the source of camouflage. One possible source of muffula is a compound of two Germanic roots—one meaning “sleeve, something folded” (compare English moue or mow “a pouting grimace”) and the other meaning “skin” (compare English fell “the skin of an animal). Muffuletta was first recorded in English in the late 1960s, though the sandwich itself appears to date to the early 20th century.

HOW IS MUFFULETTA USED?
One could fill an encyclopedia with the culinary delights on offer in this famously delicious city, but no visit to New Orleans is complete without partaking of a few classics: the city’s two most famous sandwiches, the muffuletta and the po’boy…

DENVER NICKS, “EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT NEW ORLEANS,” NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, JULY 1, 2018

–from Dictionary.com

Climate Panic Behind Energy Crisis–My testimony to U.S. Congress Today

I was delighted to be invited to testify before the United States Congress for the seventh time in two years. Below are my oral remarks. All references can be found in my full testimony, which draws on much of what I have published here on Substack over the last 18 months. To read my full testimony, please click here.

Good morning Chairwoman Maloney, Environment Subcommittee Chairman Khanna, and Ranking Member Comer, and members of the Committee. I am grateful to you for inviting my testimony.

I share this committee’s concern with climate change and misinformation. It is for that reason that I have, for more than 20 years, conducted energy analysis, worked as a journalist, and advocated for renewables, coal-to-natural gas switching, and nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions.

At the same time, I am deeply troubled by the way concern over climate change is being used to repress domestic energy production. The U.S. is failing to produce sufficient quantities of natural gas and oil for ourselves and our allies. The result is the worst energy crisis in 50 years, continuing inflation, and harm to workers and consumers in the U.S. and the Western world. Energy shortages are already resulting in rising social disorder and the toppling of governments, and they are about to get much worse.

We should do more to address climate change but in a framework that prioritizes energy abundance, reliability, and security. Climate change is real and we should seek to reduce carbon emissions. But it’s also the case that U.S. carbon emissions declined 22% between 2005 and 2020, global emissions were flat over the last decade, and weather-related disasters have declined since the beginning of this century. There is no scientific scenario for mass death from climate change. A far more immediate and dangerous threat is insufficient energy supplies due to U.S. government policies and actions aimed at reducing oil and gas production.

The Biden administration claims to be doing all it can to increase oil and natural gas production but it’s not. It has issued fewer leases for oil and gas production on federal lands than any other administration since World War II. It blocked the expansion of oil refining. It is using environmental regulations to reduce liquified natural gas production and exports. It has encouraged greater production by Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and other OPEC nations, rather than in the U.S. And its representatives continue to emphasize that their goal is to end the use of fossil fuels, including the cleanest one, natural gas, thereby undermining private sector investment.

Michael Shellenberger
Sep 15

HOW TO GET ONE OF BANDIT’S BOOKS—You can roll to our shop and buy a printed version, or you can slip into Kindle and buy almost any of my books under K. Randall Ball.

Thanks,

–Bandit

MOVIE REVIEW OF THE WEEK–
Ever watch those 80s and 90s action movies? The 1993 movie “Hard Target” shows homeless veterans living out of a shopping cart. The action hero is a homeless ex-Marine who lost his job because the factory closed.

He finds periodic jobs at New Orleans’ ships but breaks the jaw of a captain because he caught the captain smuggling drugs. The union stops him from qualifying for another job there until he pays his dues.

The basic plot of the movie is similar to the 1982 Dystopian Sci-fi novel by Stephen King and 1987 Arnold Schawarznegger movie with the same name – “The Running Man”.

Only the movie “Hard Target” does not have convicts running for their life to get their freedom. The “Hard Target” movie instead shows homeless veterans targeted by rich people who pay half a million dollars for the “thrill” of a good hunt. If the homeless veteran survives, payment is only $10,000.

Sounds like a Hard Bargain rather than a Hard Target !!!

The hero is Jean-Claude Van Damme, who is saddled with the task of finding the homeless veteran-father of a girl so as to pay the union dues, get back to decent work.

“Hard Target” is not set in the future. It’s just 1993 New Orleans. Surprisingly, Stephen King’s futuristic novel “The Running Man” was set in the year “2025” and its movie version in “2019”. Wow !

Anyways, no one is kicking butt or jaws of the ones running the show like Van Damme in “Hard Target”. A businessman provides this hunting service to the rich clients around the world.

Fun to watch Van Damme, without thinking too much of the above — and most people don’t. Love those unique helicopter kicks of his.

The tagline for the movie by the marketing guys was “Don’t Hunt What You Can’t Kill”. Sounds like it speaks more about the concept of “Freedom” all humans (and animals) innately, naturally and instinctively know.

–Wayfarer,
Editor – Bikernet Blog
https://blog.bikernet.com/

Let’s change things up! The days of straight fishtails are over! Steady Custom Cycles Up Swept Fishtails are available in two different angles! 15 degrees and 25 degrees! 1-7/8? tube size that will slip over any 1-3/4? headers!

Sold in pairs!

For Softail’s, please see related products for exhaust mounting brackets for specific headers. When ordering, please specify what header pipes you’re running. We may contact you to confirm or verify additional information about your bike and set up to ensure fitment. If using our BEEFY BRACKETS please note that under order notes at check out.

Made to order. Production estimated lead time is 3-4 weeks.

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NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL MOTORISTS ASSOCIATION–Community Speed Watch: Is it Snitching or Driver Education?

Green Bay, Wisconsin Police Department recently announced that it has partnered with the Green Bay Neighborhood Associations to start a ‘Community Speed Watch.’ The department hopes that the program will bring more awareness to speeding.

Lt. Nate Allen added, “One of our number one complaints in the city of Green Bay is traffic and the way people drive. It’s just a way to get them (the Neighborhood Associations) a little more involved in our communities, another set of eyes for us.”

Another set of eyes—does this mean neighbor snitching on neighbors and the general public? Lt. Allen leads the initiative and says his officers will train neighborhood association volunteers to observe and report potential traffic violations. But the details are murky on how the volunteers will watch motorists.

Lt. Allen says that when a driver gets caught speeding, the department will send that driver (actually the car owner) a courtesy warning letter with information about the speeding infraction. The letter will list the observation’s date, time, and location and the recorded vehicle’s speed. It is not a citation but a warning letter asking for better driver compliance. Lt. Allen adds that the ‘Community Speed Watch’ does not correlate with the license plate reader cameras installed earlier this year.

Fritsch Park Neighborhood Association President Randy Griswold said that speeding was not too much of an issue in his neighborhood except on two streets with a 35 mph speed limit. At one of the intersections on the two streets, speeding is particularly dangerous for pedestrians trying to walk across the crosswalk with no pedestrian lights. Griswold added, “If we can slow this down and change this driving pattern lifestyle, even to a small degree, it would be an improvement.”

Griswold also stated that his Neighborhood Association wants to participate in the ‘Community Speed Watch.’

But questions remain:

Should community volunteers be involved in this type of community policing?

How will volunteers determine the speed of vehicles?

Will this kind of program change driving behavior with its warning letters?

Community snitching is a slippery slope to something that starts to rival other types of community surveillance that occur in authoritarian regimes. But how do you stop motorists from driving faster than they should through neighborhoods?

The NMA is against automated traffic cameras and traffic calming such as speed humps—two additional programs that cities can use to reduce speeding through neighborhoods.

Perhaps, motorists themselves need to check their speed more consistently so that community surveillance, cams, and traffic calming do not become entrenched.

VINTAGE ART DECO FOREVER–It looks like a bike a superhero would ride, doesn’t it? The bike seems like it would be a lot of fun to ride, but the 1930 Henderson Model KJ Streamline was very unsuitable and difficult to operate. This conventional motorcycle looked very similar to Triumph’s and Indian’s versions that were manufactured in the early 1900s.

Source: Reddit

That, of course, was due to these bikes being simpler to handle and cheaper to manufacture. However, looking at this bike, one may admire the refined Art Deco style. During the early stages of development, the bike’s curved panels were shaped in the same manner as the Chrysler Airflow.

–supplied by Fred Cuba

NEW FROM LOWBROW–New Harley-Davidson engine designs arrive about every 15 years.

Knucklehead
Panhead
Shovelhead
Evolution
Twin Cam

Learn more about these engines, what made each generation different, and how to identify them with ease.

–RFR
Certified Weatherman
Bikernet.com™

QUICK, New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
FLASHBACKS AND GIANT MEMORY CARDS

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You left out the comic strip “Steve Roper.” His buddy Mike Nomad always had a motorcycle and a fast car. He lived above a Chinese restaurant and attracted good-looking women, even if he was a bit chauvinistic. A true role model.

— Sportster Bob
Marshall, VA

Yup, it is this strip — really old stuff. Sportster Bob is a true comic fan !!! King Features published it till 2004.–Wayfarer

NEWS FROM SUPPORT GOOD TIMES–SGT Here for a good time, not a long time T-shirt. Available worldwide.

ANOTHER MAGNIFICENT QUOTE OF THE WEEK– “Contentment makes poor men rich, Discontent makes rich men poor.”

–Benjamin Franklin
Epoch Times

BOOK RECOMMENDATION OF THE WEEK–
Recently was watching the movie version of the novel “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” — set in Cold War.

Very insightful novel written by an ex-British intelligence officer. The author has also said in an interview — “James Bond is an international gangster”. LOL.

See if you can get the book “The Zen Teachings of Bodhidhrama” as translated by an American author named “Red Pine”.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0865473994

Bodhidharma is the sage from India who went to China to spread the Buddhist wisdom. He created and taught Kung-Fu to the Shaolin monks.

Shaolin monks were victims of “bandits” and warring tribes. So Bodhidharma basically taught them a Kung Fu theory (way of the peaceful warrior) & practice (unarmed and armed combat)

Red Pine (Bill Porter) served a tour of duty in the U.S. Army (1964-67), graduated from the University of California with a degree in anthropology in 1970, and attended graduate school at Columbia University.

–Wayfarer
Official Librarian
Bandit’s Cantina Library

DAVID MANN CHOPPER FEST ANNOUNCEMENT–
We’re doing Chopper Fest this year! Here are some of the details. Let me know if you have any questions. Confirm your space when you can. I apologize if you’ve already received this.

The 17th Annual David Mann Chopperfest will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA from 8am-4pm.

The event features a very special Motorcycle Art Exhibit, an All Brand Antique and Custom Motorcycle Show; Custom Bike Builder Displays featuring World Class Bike Builders; Hundreds of Motorcycle/Culture Vendors; a New and Used Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet; Live Rock and Blues Bands, Food and Beer. General admission is $15, Military with ID $10, kids 12 & under are free. Note: No Colors, No Pets, No Outside Alcohol.

For art show details go to
https://www.chopperfestival.com/artshow.html

–Sean McKean
Event Coordinator
David Mann Chopper Fest
www.chopperfestival.com
818.681.9719 Direct

NEW BOOK NEWS: BMW MOTORCYCLES–100 YEARS by Alan Dowds

Preview it here: https://bit.ly/3pXY1yw

Celebrate BMW Motorrad’s first century with BMW Motorcycles: 100 Years. This comprehensive history is accompanied by historic and contemporary photography from BMW’s archive. This is the most comprehensive book on BMW motorcycles currently available.

BMW’s long history of evolving technology is highlighted in this detailed story beginning with side-valve machines in the 1920s and early overhead-valve performance bikes, then moving to the postwar R-series Airhead and modern Oilhead twins, followed by four-cylinder and six-cylinder K-series touring bikes, the latest parallel twins, and inline four-cylinder sport bikes. From the first R32 that launched BMW’s motorcycle dynasty, to the latest S1000RR superbike and R18 mega-cruiser, BMW Motorcycles captures a century of motorcycling excellence in a combination of historic and contemporary photos sourced from BMW’s archive.

1920s and 1930s BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in the prewar era
The military R12 that supported the Wehrmacht as it battled its way across Europe in World War II

The 1960s R69S that offered an excellent platform for both touring and sporting riding
The R90S café racer and the R100RS, the latter arguably the world’s first dedicated sports tourer.

The astounding K1 “flying brick”

The GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched the adventure-bike revolution
Today’s R18, R nine T, and the world-class S100RR superbike

This is a once-in-100-years story captured in a beautiful book sure to be enjoyed by any BMW Fan.

Alan Dowds has been writing about motorcycles since 1994. He’s tested virtually every BMW motorcycle built over the past three decades and has written for Motorcycle News, SuperBike, RiDE, Fast Bikes, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics and Motorcycle Sport and Leisure, as well as major websites like Visordown, DriveTribe and FastBikesMag.com.

He’s also written several books on motorcycles including Superbikes: Street Racers Design and Technology, Superbikes: The World’s Greatest Bikes, Classic Superbikes and Cool Wheels – Superbikes

Available October 18, 2022, published by Motorbooks · Hardcover, 240 pages · 300 images · $60 USD, $80CAN · ISBN: 9780760374719

–Steve Roth
Senior Marketing Manager
E steve.roth@quarto.com
Quarto.com

KEEP THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN–Three guys were sitting in a biker bar.
A man came in, already drunk, sat down at the bar, and ordered a drink.

The man looked around and saw the 3 men sitting at a corner table.

He got up, staggered to the table, leaned over, looked the biggest one in the face, and said, “I went by your grandma’s house and I saw her in the hallway, buck naked.

Man, she is fine!”

The biker looked at him and didn’t say a word.

His buddies were confused, because he was a badass, and would fight at the drop of a hat.

The drunk leaned on the table again and said, “I got it on with your grandma and she is good, the best I ever had!” The biker still said nothing.

His buddies were starting to get mad.

The drunk leaned on the table again and said, “I’ll tell you something else boy, your grandma liked it!”

The biker stood up, took the drunk by the shoulder, and said,

“Damn it, Grandpa, you’re drunk! Go home!”

–Sam Burns

[page break]

ANOTHER BOOK CLUB OF THE WEEK OFFERING–THIS EDITION LIMITED TO 500 COPIES

The complete story of MV Agusta: one of the most famous names in motorcycling.
This is the complete story of MV Agusta from its first motorcycle, a 98cc two-stroke, in 1945. Expanding to include larger singles, twins, fours and sixes, MV went on to dominate Grand Prix racing for over 20 years. Under the ownership of Cagiva a new era commenced in the 1980s.

With 75 World Championships (riders and manufacturers), 270 Grand Prix victories, and more than 3000 International race wins, MV Agusta’s competition record is unequalled amongst Italian motorcycle manufacturers. MV’s list of World Champions includes some of the greatest names in the sport, with Carlo Ubbiali, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini and Phil Read winning multiple times.

Alongside the magnificent racing bikes, MV produced a wide range of street models, including the exotic four-cylinder bikes based on the Grand Prix racers of the 1950s and early 1960s. After closing in 1977, MV Agusta was resurrected by Cagiva in 1997 and released the Massimo Tamburini-designed four-cylinder F4. Initially 750cc, this evolved into 1000cc and the Brutale series. In 2012 the three-cylinder F3 joined the F4 and a large range of models has grown from these two platforms. With a 50-year passion for Italian motorcycles, Ian Falloon tells the full story of MV Agusta, covering all the street and racing models from 1945 to the present day.

This edition limited to 500 copies

Apex Factory Custom Paint

From board track to flat track, enduros to hill climbs, drag racing to road racing and more, Harley-Davidson has a rich and storied racing heritage that began in the earliest days of the Motor Company and continues to this day. Inspired by paint and graphics from race bikes throughout our history, Apex factory custom paint celebrates Harley-Davidson’s legacy of winning with a paint and graphics option for select 2022 Grand American Touring models.

Premium touring performance
Ultra Limited

This fully-loaded touring bike truly does have it all, now with the exclusive Apex factory custom paint option.

The Dominion Collection

Take your motorcycle to a new level of customization with the Dominion™ collection’s gloss black anodized or bronze powder-coated parts and accessories.

CLOSED-OUT MODEL BE TAILLIGHT, POLISHED–FREE SHIPPING IN U.S.A. OVER $100

Description

Direct from Biltwell! These are genuine, new-in-box Biltwell products. They are closeout items which have been discontinued and are no longer available through our regular dealer network so we are selling them at clearance prices.

Shipped within 2 days of order directly from Biltwell HQ in Temecula, CA. Since these are limited quantity items that are being closed out at a discount, there are no returns, exchanges or refunds. These closeout items are not available anywhere else.

This Biltwell parts combo includes everything you need to replace the enormous Model-A style taillight on most aftermarket plate/taillight brackets.

The footprint of this taillight is the same as the mounting surface on Model-A repops, but its scale and proportion looks much more at home on lean, stripped-down choppers.

Like every other taillight in the Biltwell line, this taillight assembly is a custom accessory, and does not retrofit to any stock H-D wiring harness or taillight bracket. If you have basic tools and customizing skills, installing this light assembly on your Model-A style aftermarket taillight bracket is easy.

For builders and home fabricators, we also offer two weld-on brackets and one bolt-on bracket to solve a variety of custom applications.

VANCE & HINES to Debut Its First UTV Exhaust Systems–at Sand Sports Super Show

Santa Fe Springs, CA – September 14, 2022 – Vance & Hines, the most noted name in powersports performance, today announced a lineup of exhaust systems for the most popular side-by-side (SxS) UTV offerings on the market. The UTV market in the US was estimated at over $7 billion in 2020 with a projected CAGR of 6% through 2027.

“Style, sound and performance are the three pillars of our brand,” said Vance & Hines President Mike Kennedy. “We knew we wanted to enter the side-by-side market with a bold statement about Vance & Hines. Not just great performance, not just great sound, but also a style that totally transforms the rear of the vehicle. I think our team nailed it, and I can’t wait to show it to customers this weekend.”

Every aspect of the new line of exhaust systems has been tailored to meet the rigorous demands of off-roading, from heavy-duty bracketry to an automotive-grade, all-mechanical muffler design that is maintenance-free. Each of the systems produces power gains along with a deeper and more satisfying growl, while still meeting SAE J1287 sound standards and complying with EPA emissions criteria. All the units are equipped with US Forest Service compliant spark arrestors.

 Vance & Hines has been creating race-winning systems for the Yamaha Powersports1.com racing team since 2020, with drivers Rod and Owen VanEperen, earning four SxS championships over the past three seasons. Those learnings from the track have enabled the company to develop the Mojave Eliminator Series, testing and refining the new systems at the Vance & Hines Off Road Proving Grounds in the Mojave Desert.

All of the systems are visually striking and change the look of the rear of the unit with a laser-cut rear guard featuring the Vance & Hines logo. The 4-inch, dual-tip, center exits with CNC-machined billet end caps reaffirm to riders left in the dust that this system delivers the sound, performance and style that Vance & Hines is known for.

The initial launch of the series includes three part numbers which fit Honda, Polaris and Can-Am units dating from 2017 to today. (See below for specific fitments). Vance & Hines will begin shipment of its Mojave Eliminator Series units later in October.

Product Fitment and Pricing

Vance & Hines part number 14531 mounts to the factory header on Honda Talon units from 2019 to 2022. Retail price is $1,399.99.

The 2022 Polaris RZR Turbo R and 2020 to 2022 Polaris RZR Pro XP models use Vance & Hines part number 11015 which mounts to the factory down pipe. Retail price is $1,399.99.

Can-Am Maverick X3 from 2017 to 2022 use Vance & Hines part number 11017 which mounts to the factory down pipe. Retail price is $1,249.99.

Race Only parts for the Yamaha YXZ1000R are available through the Vance & Hines Racing Development Center in Brownsburg, IN. There are two configurations to choose from for the Yamaha, including a full system under part number 15210 with a retail price of $1,499.99 and a slip-on ideal for vehicles running a turbocharger under part number 15213 with a retail price of $699.99.

NEW FROM THE MAGNIFICENT ROLAND WORLD–Sector Gauge Relocation Kit for Harley Softail.

The RSD SECTOR digital gauge relocator fully encloses the digital gauge on Softail models and allows the rider to dial in a custom rider view. Designed as a complement to our SECTOR modular riser system, this gauge relocation system will work with any 1.25” T bar or riser system.

The modular design of the Y mounting clamp allows for 3 areas of pivot to really dial in your desired location. Gauges can be mounted to the front of back of the bars depending on riser height and clearances. The Gauge housing uses minimal material to ensure a low profile look and feel.

Features:

Machined from 6061 Aluminum
Modular design allows for multiple mounting locations
Y Clamp system offer 3 points of pivot
Bar clamp size 1.25”
All hardware included
Designed and made in Long Beach California, USA.
Compatible with Sector Risers Only

Note: Sector Pullback Riser System and Sector Straight Riser System sold separately

Roland Sands Design
$400.00 – $430.00

OLD NEWS FROM THE SHERIFF–DB 1995. My 40th birthday

Susan Perewitz, Bev Ness, Fatland and Secret girlfriend at the time.

Operation Deadwood 23 Special Operation

–the Sheriff
Emperor
Sheriff Media Group

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING AND S&S CYCLE WINS–Riding the Mission Foods, S&S Indian Challenger, O’Hara’s Consistency Through the Seven-Round MotoAmerica Series Carries Indian Motorcycle Over Rival Harley-Davidson to Reclaim Coveted Crown

Minneapolis, MN. (September 14, 2022) – This past weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Tyler O’Hara battled through rain-soaked conditions to finish second in the Main Event, earning the necessary points to capture the 2022 Mission King of the Baggers (KOTB) Championship for Indian Motorcycle Racing and S&S Cycle. This is the second KOTB Championship in three years for O’Hara and the Indian Motorcycle Racing-S&S team in the increasingly popular MotoAmerican bagger-racing class.

O’Hara’s 2022 Championship run was a picture of consistency throughout the seven-round series. The Petaluma, Calif. native captured five podium finishes over seven rounds; including a victory at the Daytona Speedway season opener, along with two fourth place finishes aboard his ever-reliable Mission Foods S&S Indian Challenger.

This year’s Championship came at the expense of Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle rider Travis Wyman, who entered the series’ final round with a three-point lead in the Championship point race, only to see his hopes literally slip away when he crashed midway through the second lap while frantically chasing O’Hara through the rain soaked circuit in New Jersey.

It was an afternoon rainstorm that spoiled the best-laid plans for points leader Wyman and served up a golden opportunity for O’Hara and teammate Jeremy McWilliams, who both thrive in wet conditions. Starting from the fourth and fifth positions respectively, O’Hara and McWilliams jumped out to a fast start, overtaking Wyman and Vance-Hines Harley Davidson rider James Rispoli and moving into second and third position respectively coming out of turn one.

This allowed McWilliams to slow the pace for the field behind him, including Wyman, and create breathing room for O’Hara who consistently maintained pace behind race leader Kyle Wyman. With an added level of urgency thanks to McWilliams’ stifling efforts, the younger Wyman made an aggressive outside pass on McWilliams and immediately began aggressively pushing to close the gap with O‘Hara, ultimately low-siding and sliding into the infield late into the second lap.

Although he was able to get back on his bike and continue the race, Wyman fell to the back of the pack, while O’Hara stayed close behind the older Wyman brother, holding his second-place position to the finish and capturing his second KOTB Championship.

“Even though it’s one rider that earns the Championship, this was a situation where the support from Jeremy and our ability to work together made all the difference, and I could not be more grateful for his support and the tireless work of my entire Indian Motorcycle-S&S team,” said O’Hara. “Every member of this team sacrificed so much of themselves over this past year and to stand on that podium and celebrate this Championship with them is a testament to our commitment and nothing short of a dream come true. I’m so proud to reclaim the crown and the number-one plate for such an incredible and talented group of guys who put their hearts and souls into this season.”

McWilliams, a veteran road racer of Moto GP fame, joined the Indian Motorcycle-S&S factory team at the start of the 2022 season. Along with a virtually unmatched level of experience and skill that resulted in a Round Two victory at Daytona and fourth-place finish overall, McWilliams brought an invaluable wealth of knowledge to the team.

His technical input and collaboration with Indian Motorcycle-S&S engineers and mechanics throughout the season allowed the team to continually evolve, refine and improve the Indian Challenger, optimizing set ups specific to track conditions at each and every round.

Ultimately, it’s the commitment of the entire team

“This Championship is the result of the sacrifices and commitment made by each and every member of our team – so many days on the road away from their families and sleepless nights working to ensure our bikes were dialed-in for Tyler and Jeremy,” said Jeff Bailey, S&S Cycle Crew Chief. “Every member of our crew played a critical role, making unique sacrifices and sharing in the highs and lows we experienced together throughout the season, and that’s truly what makes this Championship so gratifying. I could not be prouder of this group of incredible individuals.”

Sponsors for Indian Motorcycle Racing’s King of the Bagger efforts include Mission Foods, S&S, Medallia, Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited.

To learn more about each race team, visit SSCycle.com, RolandSands.com, Saddlemen.com and LloydzGarage.com. For information about Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

RIDER SAFETY–American Roadways Are More Dangerous, Report States

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reporting that deaths among all types of motorists on America’s roadways jumped about 7 percent in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period last year. An estimated 9,560 people died in Q1, and fatalities on public streets and highways have increased every quarter since Q2 of 2020.

NHTSA stated that the first three months of 2022 saw the highest number of Q1 fatalities since 2002. Preliminary data reported by the Federal Highway Administration also estimated that the miles traveled for all motor vehicles in the first quarter increased by about 40.2 billion miles, and that the fatality rate for the first quarter of 2022 rose to 1.27 fatalities per 100 million miles.

“As we see these numbers rise, the MIC and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation have been working to raise the issue of rider safety at all levels of government,” said Scott Schloegel, senior vice president at the Government Relations Office for both associations.

The MIC’s GRO worked with congressional leaders to secure a resolution recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and worked with NHTSA and the White House to secure a letter from President Biden. The MIC Communications Department partnered with MIC member Progressive Insurance to send an email with MSF safety tips to 1.8 million motorcycle policy holders. Communications also promoted motorcycle safety on national, local-market, and Spanish-language television.

THE PFAS PROBLEM

“Forever Chemicals” Now Headlining National News
The nationally broadcast “Sunday Morning” on CBS recently led the news program with a report on PFAS – the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals used for decades in many consumer products and a wide range of powersports products from riding gear to vehicle components.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, PFAS components break down very slowly over time, and both federal and state governments have examined the health impacts, introducing many bills to ban PFAS use. The MIC has spotlighted PFAS as a major powersports industry challenge, and has called on OEs, aftermarket companies, and riding gear manufacturers to learn about government PFAS proposals and to start looking for ways to replace PFAS in the products they sell.

–MIC

MAMA TRIED CHECKS IN–Support the Mama Tried crew by getting some awesome merch, like this Cameron Smith Collab T-Shirt!

 

MEMO FROM THE BIKERNET THOUGHT TEMPLE ON HIGH—“This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,

Thou canst not then be false to any man.”

 William Shakespeare, (from the play ‘Hamlet’)

“One should be able to look at themself in the mirror as an honorable person; for society is unhappy even with the Gods.”

– proverb (anonymous)

–Wayfarer
Monk is training
Bikernet Thought Temple
Pillar Peak, South Dakota

FLAT TRACK ACTION–For the first time ever, Flat Out Friday and Mama Tried will be partnering up with American Flat Track to bring on the hooligans!

This will be the first time these riders get to perform on the big stage surrounded by the pros of America’s oldest form of racing. There is no better time to show support for your local hooligan rider than now, grab your tickets, tell your friends and let’s party Flat Out Friday & Mama Tried style!

We will see you on September 24th, 2022 at The Cedar Lake Short Track in New Richmond, WI. Grab your tickets!

–Mama Tried

ONE FINAL BUT MASSIVELY IMPORTANT NOTE—Climate change is the most divisive, misunderstood, critical issue in the 2022 election

According to Pew Research, in 2022, 60% of all American voters say climate change is a major threat. Among Democrats, 88% say climate is a major threat. Among Republicans, 31% say climate is a major threat, 45% say it is a minor threat, and 24% say it is not a threat at all.

Climate truth is the core Republican issue because it affects the supply and cost of our energy and food, and negatively affects our education, economy, taxes, and freedom. The climate fraud encourages citizens to believe other government lies.

Your climate belief decides your vote. If you believe there is a climate emergency, you will vote Democrat, even if you are a Republican. If you believe climate change is a fraud, you will vote Republican, even if you are a Democrat.

America’s only hope is that the Republican Party will support climate truth. The absence of a Republican challenge has allowed the Democrats to gain voters on the climate issue.

President Trump is no longer president because, in addition to the election fraud, he lost his climate debate against Biden. His debate loss disillusioned voters who were waiting for him to prove Biden is wrong about climate.

–Dr. Ed Berry

Read the whole report. It’s amazing.

https://edberry.com/blog/climate/climate-physics/if-republicans-support-climate-truth/

My S&S Knucklehead engine arrived. I was too excited to concentrate, but my son asked how big it was and what kind of Horsepower I could expect. Here’s what Lori told me from S&S:
Yes, you are correct the engine is a 93″. Horsepower is 67 and torque 84 ft lbs this is approximate. Depends on the pipes you put with it.

I spoke to Steve Massicote from Paughco and he coached me on my muffler choice. I will try to get the best possible info before making my 2-into-one system. I’m sure Irish Rich will have some input.

 

Hopefully, next week I will adjust the clutch on the ’50 Panhead, for a final time and take it off the lift. Then we can start to make a roller out of the VL, XA, FL Knucklehead project for the winter. I’m excited. You won’t believe the footpegs I found…

Lots of content is headed your way including another segment of Jack’s Chopper history, maybe with a batch of stellar tank shots from Markus Cuff. J.J. Solari hits Doomsday hard. A tech is coming on the UL and way more.

As we head into winter. I want everyone to vote. I want everyone to know we are actually living in the best of times, but we may need to prove it…

Ride fast and free forever,

–Bandit