Sturgis Here We Come!

Holy hell do Cycle Source have a lot going on for the 82nd running of the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally… and even better, y’all are invited and it’s all Free! ­Dennis Kirk Garage Build Show Saturday, August 6th – Iron Horse Saloon ­The ONLY show specifically for the home garage builder! Registration starts at 11am, awards in over a dozen classes are at 4pm. Come hang out with Chris, Heather, Dumptruck and Professional Monkey! 16th Annual Cycle Source Custom Ride In Bike Show Sunday, August 7th – Iron Horse Saloon For 16 years in a row Cycle Source has been celebrating the custom motorcycle scene in Sturgis with one killer show, and this year is no different! With awards in 33 classes there is a class for every seat. Best of Show wins a full feature in the Magazine and takes home a bitcoin rolling chassis from Paughco! No charge to show! 5th Annual Vintage Day Monday, August 8th – Iron Horse Saloon If you love Old Iron, then this is your jam for sure. Special parking for antique and vintage motorcycles PLUS free lunch and commemorative poster for the first 100 AMCA card holders! AND…it’s all FREE, FREE, FREE The Original Performance Bike Show With Lil Evil Inkorpor8ted Tuesday August 9th – Steel Pony Campground Join Kurt & crew the Steel Pony Campground for the 6th Annual Original Performance Bike Show. Awards in 11 Classes plus Best of Show gets a full feature in Cycle Source Magazine. No Charge to Show! Baker BurnOut Drags Tuesday, August 9th – Iron Horse Saloon Heads Up Bracket Racing Until There Is A Sturgis Champion! Bert “F#@king” Baker himself will be engineering this crazy train! Trophies & Cash Prizes. Sign-Ups Start at 7:00, Racing Starts at 8:00ish 16th Annual Run To The Line Wednesday, August 1oth – Starts At The Iron Horse Saloon Ride with Cycle Source and Friends Through the Black Hills. Nostalgic Bag Lunch provided at our pit stop. Photography by World Famous Motorcycle Photographer Michael Lichter. As always, this is a FREE event. Black Hills Boogie Chopper Show And Disco Party Thursday August 11th – Steel Pony Campground Be a playa at our 70’s Black Hills Boogie Chopper Show & Disco Party. Cash prizes and trophies raddest bikes of the night and the best ’70s get-up. Party is poolside… Pimps Up Hoes Down baby! As always, there’s no cost to party with us. Biker Olympics & Mini Bike Drags Friday, August 12th – Iron Horse Saloon Win a $200 cash prize in each of 5 games, with a championship leather belt for the overall winner! Slow Race, Keg Roll, Spoon Race, The Waitress, and Weenie Bite. PLUS – mini bike drag races between games. Visit Cycle Source website at: cyclesource.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Tell ’em Bikernet.com sent ya !!! Riding Free for 25 years….

“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” – Kris Kristofferson

Those words, sung by Janis Joplin over fifty years ago, were a generation’s anthem. Yet, there is a lot more to losing freedom than the catchy lyrics of a song. In fact, losing freedom is easier than defending and keeping it.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation takes seriously the quest to protect the freedoms that motorcyclists sometimes take for granted. A lobbying team with a never-ending presence on Capitol Hill. A definitive commitment to grassroots activism with the MRF’s annual Bikers Inside the Beltway. And the annual Meeting of the Minds – nearly forty years of bringing bikers’ rights advocates together to enhance their organizational and legislative skills.

To the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, freedom is not just another word for nothing left to lose. Promoting freedom is the core of the MRF’s existence. The annual Meeting of the Minds is where freedom is mainlined.

The 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds, scheduled for September 22-25 in Des Moines Iowa, will be a 3-day exercise in freedom enhancement. The event will take freedom way beyond “…nothing left to lose.”

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 represents.

Workshops and presentations include but are not limited to:

• Up-to-the-minute Legislative Updates
• Working with motorcycle clubs for the common goal of defending freedom
• Aging demographics – what it means to motorcycling
• Paying the price of freedom

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation lives and understands that freedom is not just another word for nothing left to lose, understands Eternal Vigilance… and understands The Blessings of Freedom… and understands the commitments needed to protect rights, liberty, freedom, and our motorcycles from the pending siege from over-regulating and callous bureaucracies. The MRF is committed to promote and defend the freedoms that all motorcyclists’ rights advocates understand.

The Meeting of the Minds – September 22-25, Marriott Downtown Des Moines, 700 Grand Avenue. Book your group rate for Motorcycle Riders Foundation Annual Meeting 2022. Or call (888) 236-2427 and mention Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) when you make reservations.

Use this link to register for the conference Meeting of the Minds 2022 Last Day to Book: Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Thank you for your support of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and we look forward to seeing you in Des Moines for the 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds.

Know more about Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF); visit: http://mrf.org

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Vance & Hines Expands New PCX Lineup with Return of the Pro Pipe and Debut of Bagger Race Replica System

Santa Fe Springs CA – Vance & Hines, which earlier this week announced its innovative new PCX (Power Chamber Exhaust) technology, is now adding two new 2-into-1 exhaust systems to their product line. The introduction includes the return of the ultra-popular Pro Pipe 2-into-1 exhaust system and a system inspired by the one used on the company’s King of the Baggers racers, a series that has inspired a new level of custom and performance in Harley-Davidson touring bikes. PCX technology ensures that these Vance & Hines systems meet all EPA emissions criteria.

Pro Pipe is a classic design that has twenty years of evolution and improvement built into its return to market. It has all the ingredients for making power: stepped headers, an oversized collector and long megaphone muffler. The new generation Pro Pipe now features the innovative PCX™ technology, which integrates a chambered high-flow catalyst in the megaphone for a bigger boost in torque and a more robust rumble of a big V-Twin motor. The placement of the catalyst deeper into the muffler moves heat away from the rider and improves rider comfort.

The Pro Pipe system fits Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring (2017-2022) and Softail (2018-2022) models, as well as late model Twin Cam Touring models (2010-2016).

The Vance & Hines Hi-Output RR exhaust system comes directly out of the development work done for the riders in the King of the Baggers class of the MotoAmerica Road Racing Championships. Constructed of high grade, 304 stainless steel, the hand TIG welded headers of the Hi-Output RR step from 1.75″ to 1.875″ to 2.0″ and feed into the same oversized collector used on the race exhaust system. The collector is even rotated to add extra ground clearance to enable steeper lean angles through the turns. Finishing off the system is the Vance & Hines mid-length 4″ Hi-Output megaphone muffler featuring the same laser-cut riveted badge as the race system. The consumer version of the system includes PCX technology using a chambered, high flow catalyst which increases torque, especially at mid-range RPMs.

The Hi-Output RR system fits Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring models (2017-2022). An optional accessory heat shield kit will also be available.

“The Pro Pipe is a rider favorite and we’re so glad to bring it back with PCX technology,” said Vance & Hines President and CEO Mike Kennedy. “With our company’s roots in racing and our excitement about this year’s King of the Baggers program, the race-replica high-output system was a no brainer. I can’t wait to see a bagger ride by with the same pipes that James Rispoli has on his Vance & Hines race bike.”

Both systems are available this week at Vance & Hines’ two locations at the Sturgis Rally. Vance & Hines staff at both Black Hills Harley-Davidson and at J&P Cycles in Sturgis are showing all the company’s top products to attendees at the rally.

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1. Pro Pipe System Details

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Stepped Headers and Oversized Collector
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA Emissions Criteria
• Retail price $1,199.99 (Chrome), $1,249.99 (Black)

2. Hi-Output RR System Details

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Lightweight High Grade 304 Stainless Steel Construction
• Hand TIG Welded
• Available in Brushed Works Finish or Matte Black
• Fits with Standard (Non-Stretched) Saddlebags
• Meets EPA Emissions Criteria
• Retail price $1,399.99 (Brushed), $1,549.99 (Black)

Hey,

If you’re rolling into the majestic black hills for the rally, feel free to drop me a line with your thoughts: Bandit@bikernet.com. Tell me how many years you’ve been coming and why. Or tell me how you felt about the Rally or the ride this year.

Since I’m in the industry and have been involved since 1979. I’ve been coming and riding out since 1987 and now I’ve lived in the region for 2.5 years. I sorta have my reasons for being here. Since moving to Sturgis, the rally experience has changed for me. I’m helping Marilyn with her show activities. That includes S&S, Paughco and Baker drivetrain. I’ll sign books at the Builders Breakfast which supports All Kids Ride.

I will attend several Hamster rides including one for fallen brothers. I plan to check out the new Saddlemen Ranch, and I’m involved with the Sturgis Hall of Fame Breakfast and will introduce new inductee, the master of gel seats, Tom Seymour. Of course, I will also check out Michael Lichters Motorcycles and Art Exhibit. He does a helluva job.

That’s not all, we are preparing for the run to Bonneville this year, later this month. Micah McCloskey, the pilot, is riding into the Black Hills from Auburn, California and we will spend a day, or part of a day tinkering with the Salt Torpedo. Hang on for another report in the news.

I’m hoping to meet and spend some time with my grandson, who is riding out from LA with Dr. Hamster.

Two days ago, I spent most of the day fixing a brother’s old Softail and yesterday another long-distance rider called. He broke his drive belt and was looking for a shop. I steered him to Dakota V-Twin, Randy Cramer’s pristine shop in Spearfish. Randy is all set up for Dyno tuning. And yesterday I stopped at Sasha’s Cycles in Sturgis, a vintage shop, to see if he had a front brake cable and lever for the ’48 UL in the shop.

I heard from Mike Taylor, the boss of Barnett’s Cables today. They are set up next to the Sturgis community center and Chance can make any cable I need. There’s more, but I better 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.

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ABOUT @JOEY55._:
Joey Robinson is a stunt rider and business owner from San Diego, California. Joey is the owner of a successful apparel business,
Senders Only.

“Senders Only’s heritage is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for an extreme lifestyle. There are details and styles that go beyond time and identify an attitude and a way of life. Senders come from all walks of life. From athletes to entrepreneurs to that sweaty palmed teenager looking to approach the cute girl in class.

It’s not what you send but, how you SEND IT!”
-Joey Robinson

We replaced the battery and discovered our Ctek charger wasn’t working properly. I will send it in for checking today. With the battery charged I checked the controls and attempted to start the beast. It wouldn’t start. No apparent spark. I started chasing the power source.

Cabana Dan and I installed the new balanced rear wheel with a fresh time from Deadwood Custom Cycles, but we weren’t happy with the brake caliper alignment and I ordered shims from McMaster Carr. They arrive and we will tackle alignment tomorrow.

I discovered a bad ground, although we made sure we had extra grounds because of the rubber mounted JIMS driveline. I solved the issue and the monster fired to life immediately. I will run a direct ground from the ignition system to the battery tomorrow.

–Bandit

MIC members, through the association’s latest retail sales report, are now getting a detailed look at sales performance for the industry at the end of second quarter. But let’s take a step back and look at some data over the years.

When you compare this year’s sales performance to the same period in 2019, the last year before the pandemic, sales are up in every category:

Scooter: 18 Percent Increase
On-Highway: 3.8 Percent Increase
Dual: 63.7 Percent Increase
Off-Highway: 40.7 Percent Increase

Here’s where it gets really interesting. Dual-purpose sales have continuous YOY growth since 2016 and impressively, the Q2 2022 sales volume is the highest quarter in the history of the MIC Retail Sales Reporting System for this segment. The off-highway category is also on a sales tear; YTD 2022 sales are the third highest since 2008 (with only 2020 and 2021 outperforming).

Fuel prices are expected to remain high, though they have eased slightly since the historic highs we experienced in May and June. During previous spikes in fuel prices, our industry saw an influx of new and returning riders seeking an efficient commuting alternative. With two years of increased sales, can we leverage this spike in fuel prices to attract even more new riders, while keeping the tens of thousands of new riders who purchased during the pandemic riding?

Will increased fuel prices incentivize riders to take their bikes out of the garage more often and encourage newer riders to keep riding, helping to build more lifelong riders?

Our team is committed to innovating and developing ways to support our membership and the entire industry, with a strong focus on inspiring new riders and keeping the riders we do have riding and engaged. This includes spearheading initiatives for our industry to accomplish together. While there are several examples, I’d like to share updates on two programs.

In light of the growing popularity of the dual-purpose category, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation created the AdventureBike RiderCourse. This course will help new owners get the most out of their bikes by teaching them fundamental dirt-riding skills so they can gain the confidence to take their bikes off-road. You can read more about what this course entails in this Men’s Journal story.

Additionally, this fall we are launching a national campaign and a new comprehensive website at RideWithUs.com.

–Erik Pritchard
MIC President and CEO

Morgan Hill, CA based company Kodlin USA Inc. has partnered with Brands That Shine to improve their education and training of the US Dealer Network.

In addition to Kodlin’s North American distributor Harddrive, Kodlin has recently signed a distribution agreement with Janesville, WI based distributor Drag Specialties.

The assignment of Brands That Shine will add the on the ground support necessary to give dealers and distributor sales reps the tools to drive incremental sales with the Kodlin product line.

Jessica, owner of Brands That Shine and her team will travel the country while directly representing Kodlin at dealerships and industry events.

Holger Mohr, President of Kodlin USA says: “I was always impressed with Jessica’s passion for the Powersports Industry, Parts & Accessories and for Sales and Marketing in general. Her positive attitude, great dealer network and knowledge of all levels of the distributor’s sales organization as well as her professional work attitude are a perfect addition to our team”.

Jessica ads that “I am looking forward to working with the Kodlin team and to educate hundreds of reps and dealer staff about the product line. While headquartered in the US, we know the Kodlin roots are in Germany and that they have an uncompromisable focus on high-quality engineering and manufacturing. That gives my company the confidence to only promote the best quality products you can find on the market and the dealer will see minimal to no returns because Kodlin products don’t fail.”

What started as a line of M8 Softail oriented products has grown into the lighting, suspension, body and controls category for Touring, Sportster S and even Pan America models. Kodlin USA is going to continue to grow their product portfolio. Look forward to a visit from Brands that Shine making sure your dealership can turn this into incremental sales.

About Kodlin USA Inc.:
In 1984, sparked by Fred Kodlin’s vision of creating custom bikes represented in a way the world hadn’t seen before, Kodlin Motorcycles was established. Pushing the boundaries of what a motorcycle can be, the Kodlin name has built a reputation for original bike building, cutting-edge product design and high- quality manufacturing. Now available worldwide, Kodlin USA co-founders Len Kodlin and Holger Mohr have created a hybrid of accessories and design – inspired by both American and European influences.

Kodlin accessories have distinct fit, form and functional characteristics not found on the market today.

info@KodlinUSA.com and www.KodlinUSA.com

INTERMOT 2022: WORLD OF eNNOVATION presents innovations for smart technologies

Test modern mobility on the ePARCOURS

It’s time once again from 4 to 9 October 2022: INTERMOT, the international motorcycle and scooter trade fair, will then open its doors in Cologne. As an important and leading international business and event trade fair for the world of motorised two-wheel vehicles, INTERMOT 2022 is starting with a future-oriented concept that combines the tried and tested with innovative segments and activities. Under the overriding theme “WORLD OF INTERMOT”, the most important segments will be brought to life and depicted in six “worlds”. At the WORLD OF eNNOVATION, everything thus revolves around e-mobility and visionary technologies. Modern mobility on motorised two-wheel vehicles has long since become more than a vision for the future, and all motorcycle and scooter fans who are interested in alternative propulsion and smart technologies will find the corresponding solutions and models at INTERMOT 2022. The WORLD OF eNNOVATION shows, for example, how visionary technologies can be used to improve your motorcycling experience. From smart safety technologies like riding assist systems and app & smartphone integration to eFuels.

State of the art technology provides practical solutions for everyday use – evident in the WORLD OF eNNOVATION with, among other things, Black Tea Motorbikes, the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, Horwin, Ilafa, Solevtric, Ridelink or Zero. From Zero, Black Tea Motorbikes, Horwin and Ilafa, motorcycle fans will see cool and high-quality electric motorcycles and electric scooters. Solectric presents intelligent assistants and innovative cameras, while Ridelink will show the latest connect apps and WingMan modules. The University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt is represented in Cologne with an interdisciplinary research project dedicated to the development and testing of new technologies in the field of e-mobility. The GAUSS electric motorcycle presented at INTERMOT is equipped with a quickly exchangeable battery system that can be replaced with a fully charged system within a few seconds.

One can also directly try out and test many innovations live, because the motto on the ePARCOURS of INTERMOT is: completely energised – with smart e-mobility! Here you will find models ready for test rides – pedelecs, electric kick scooters or scooters. For many of the vehicles you don’t even need a driver’s licence at all.

BIKE SHOWS & EVENTS :  FREE ENTRY FOR CONTESTANTS & SPECTATORS

DENNIS KIRK GARAGE BUILD
Saturday, August 6

CYCYLE SOURCE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
Sunday, August 7

AMCA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Monday, August 8

LIL EVIL’S PERFORMANCE BUILT BIKE SHOW
Tuesday, August 9
@ Steel Pony Campground

BAKER DRIVETRAIN BURNOUT DRAG RACING
8:00 PM START
Tuesday, August 9
Perewitz Custom Paint Show
PEREWITZ CUSTOM PAINT SHOW
Wednesday, August 10

Hamsters’ Ride In
HAMSTERS RIDE-IN
& SHOW
Thursday, August 11

RUN TO THE LINE
Thursday, August 11
@ Steel Pony Campground

BLACK HILLS BOOGIE & CHOPPER SHOW
Thursday, August 11
@ Steel Pony Campground

BIKER OLYMPICS
Friday, August 12

RAT ROD INVASION
& BIKINI CONTEST
Saturday, August 13

Iron Horse Saloon – Sturgis | 888 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD 57785

All wheels unite every Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Join riders (and non-riders) for free live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and outdoor food and beverage. The Bike Night Koozie Special is back. Enjoy $3 Busch Light all season long. Plus, the all-new Harley-Davidson® Shop is keeping its doors open until 8 p.m. for Bike Nights throughout the season.

8/4 This Side Up
8/11 The Now
8/18 Barnyard Stompers

Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar), Alex Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) and Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) return to the demanding Silverstone track for the British Grand Prix, round twelfth of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship season.

The British round of the World Championship was held at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy between 1949 and 1976 on the legendary 60.7 km public road course. The first winner in the former 500 cc premier class was British rider Harold Daniel on a Norton.

The Isle of Man TT retained its status as a World Championship event until 1976. The British round, already as British GP, was held in 1977 at the Silverstone circuit, a permanent 4.7 km track built on an air base of World War II.

From 1987 the British GP moved to the technical and winding Donington Park, a 4,023-meter track that hosted the event until the 2009 season. From 2010 onwards, the British GP returned to a renovated Silverstone with a longer perimeter of 5.9 km, hosting the event until today. Since then, the British GP has been cancelled in 2018 due to faulty resurfacing unable to drain rainwater and in 2020 due to the global health emergency.

The biggest winner of the British GP at Silverstone in the 500 cc era (1977-1986) was the American Kenny Roberts, with three victories with Yamaha in 1978, 1979 and 1983. With two wins stands Randy Mamola (1980 and 1984), followed by the single wins of Pat Hennen (1977), Jack Middelburg (1981), Franco Uncini (1982), Freddie Spencer (1985) and Wayne Gardner (1986).

In the British GP period at Donington Park (1987-2009) under the 500cc (until 2001) and MotoGP (from 2002 to 2009) regulations, the most successful rider was Valentino Rossi, with five victories (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005), followed by Kevin Schwantz with four (1989, 1990, 1991 and 1994), Mick Doohan’s three wins (1995-1997) and Casey Stoner’s two victories (2007 and 2008).

Focusing on the modern MotoGP era at Silverstone (2010-2021), the biggest winner has been Jorge Lorenzo with three victories (2010, 2012 and 2013), followed by the single wins of Casey Stoner (2011), Marc Marquez (2014), Valentino Rossi (2015), Maverick Viñales (2016), Andrea Dovizioso (2017), Alex Rins (2019) and Fabio Quartararo (2021).

By manufacturers, the biggest British GP winner (whether at Silverstone or Donington Park, in 500 cc or MotoGP classes) has been Honda with 16 victories, followed by Yamaha with 14, Suzuki with 10 and Ducati with 3 wins.

The king of MotoGP pole position at Silverstone from 2010 onwards has been Marc Marquez with 5 poles (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019), followed by Jorge Lorenzo’s two (2010 and 2018) and the single poles of Casey Stoner (2011), Alvaro Bautista (2012), home hero Cal Cruthlow (2016) and Pol Espargaro (2021).

In the modern era the fastest race lap has gone to Marc Marquez on three occasions (2014, 2017 and 2019), followed by the two of Jorge Lorenzo (2010 and 2012), Nicky Hayden (2011), Dani Pedrosa (2013), Valentino Rossi (2015), Maverick Viñales (2016) and Fabio Quartararo (2021).

D&D Machine was one of the first really well built custom springers I remember. I think D&D may have become Jammer.

Of course, Paugho made good springers and may have supplied parts to other manufacturers. W&W was a good source as well.

I’ve always liked the looks of the girder, but have never personally owned one. I stick to telescopic front ends. The Earl’s front fork seems more like a reversed swingarm than a springer to me, though they have a loyal following and work very well on sidecar rigs. I suppose the leaf spring front forks count as springers as well.

–Sam Burns

We have a ton of springer images. We are pondering a springer experience story. I have a couple, but feel free to reach out if you have a story we can share.
–Bandit

SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR KRISTI NOEM
JOINS LEGENDS RIDE–CELEBRITY LINEUP

Get the chance to meet South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as she joins the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride festivities on Monday, Aug. 8!

During the event, you’ll also have opportunity to bring home a signed copy of her brand-new book, “Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland.”

Be one of the first 30 to reserve Gov. Kristi Noem’s Book and she will place a personalized autograph and have her photo taken as the book is handed to you at the reception that follows the Legends Ride.

Proceeds of all purchases will benefit the Buffalo Chip’s chosen Legends Ride charities, the SD Special Olympics Rapid City Flame and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.

Learn More
Reserve Ride Space
Reserve Book

Ride & Rub Elbows with Legends
Monday, Aug. 8, 2022

Kristi Noem is just one of many big names joining the Legends Ride!

AMA National and Regional News—

Washington D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a special investigation into the crash of a 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicle that killed a motorcyclist in Utah. The driver of the car told police the vehicle was using Autopilot, an advanced driver assistance system that handles some driving tasks. Since 2016, NHTSA has opened 38 special investigations of crashes involving Tesla vehicles and where advanced driver assistance systems such as Autopilot were suspected of being used. A total of 19 crash deaths have been reported in those Tesla-related investigations, including the most recent fatal Utah crash.

The Utah Department of Public Safety said a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling in the HOV lane southbound on I-15 near Draper, Utah, at 1:09 a.m. when a Tesla collided with the back of the motorcycle, which threw the rider from the bike. The 34-year-old rider suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. DPS said “the driver advised he had the Autopilot setting on” and “did not see the motorcyclist.”

Recently, NHTSA said it has opened a special investigation into a crash that killed a motorcyclist in California. Media reports said a 48-year-old motorcyclist was killed on July 7 after a collision with a 2021 Tesla Model Y on the Riverside Freeway. NHTSA typically opens more than 100 special crash investigations annually into emerging technologies and other potential auto safety issues that have, for instance, previously helped to develop safety rules on airbags. In June, NHTSA upgraded its defect investigation into 830,000 Tesla vehicles with Autopilot, a required step before it could seek a recall. Tesla, which has disbanded its press office, did not respond to a request for comment.

International News

Paris, France — The wait was long, but the requirement for a periodical technical inspection for motorcycles has been repealed. The decree “Removes the obligation of a technical inspection of motorized vehicles with two or three wheels and motorized quadricycles.” The French Federation of Angry Bikers and the French Motorcycling Federation have been working on this issue for more than ten years.

The European directive of 2014 first raised the possibility of repealing the technical inspection for powered two-wheelers if measures promoting road safety were adopted. Six alternatives had been sent to the European Commission, some of which have already taken effect. These include:

Installation of sound emission control radars and penalties for non-approved and/or tampered exhaust pipes.

Better communication on the safety of two-wheelers, particularly in terms of equipment.
Include the issues related to two and three wheels in the Departmental Road Safety Action Plans.

Integration of the issue of the safety of powered two-wheeler users when passing the B permit and adding a program on maintenance, eco-driving and noise when passing the A1 and A2 permits.

The use of blind spot monitoring systems on heavy vehicles

Geneva, Switzerland — The launch of the official and dedicated website of the International Foundation for Motorcycling (IFM) — fim-foundation.com — marks an important milestone in the ongoing establishment of this new charitable organization, with global supporters now able to make online donations towards the many and varied worthy IFM projects. The IFM was recently founded by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. The FIM being the long-standing governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling.

Visitors to the new website will have the opportunity to learn about the IFM’s formation, board members, history and mission plus about the wide scope of work that it undertakes for the benefit of the whole international motorcycle community.

Listed under the ‘What we do’ section are the main areas of the IFM’s activities these include safety & advocacy; education & training; environment & social responsibility; promotion of women; touring & leisure; plus motorcycling heritage & legacy. Under each heading there are various individual projects that cover an extensive spectrum of work, all of which require donations from enthusiasts, manufacturers, promoters, motorcycle sport stakeholders and motorcycling fans to be able to bring them to a successful outcome.

Visit fim-foundation.com to learn more about the IFM and to make an online donation.

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Apparently, there are limits to what a left wing editor will get let out. At least after a sufficient amount of what-the-fucks come back at him from the readers.

Assuming Fortune has any readers.

–J.J. Solari
Investigative Reporter
Bikernet.com™

A new bombshell report found that 96% of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) temperature stations produce corrupted data due to purposeful placement in man-made hot spots. These stations fail to meet the published standards deemed “acceptable” by NOAA itself.This nationwide study follows up widespread corruption and heat biases found at NOAA stations in 2009, and the heat-bias distortion problem is even worse now.This report eviscerates the media’s narrative that the Earth is seeing runaway global warming.

Has the Earth warmed over the last 20 years? Yes. Has it warmed to the degree the media claims? No.

And most importantly, is it catastrophic? Absolutely not.

Anthony Watts, director of the study, takes the reins for today’s Climate Change Roundtable to provide definitive evidence that the temperature record is flawed.

–Anthony Watts
The Heartland Institute

–Sam Burns
Trike Editor in Charge
Bikernet.com™

Shayna Texter-Bauman, the AFT Singles winningest rider and the latest member of the Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew, is now looking to become the first female rider to reach an AFT SuperTwins podium. Check out her First Movers feature created in partnership with DiCE Magazine.

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION MEETING OF THE MINDS 2022—

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” – Thomas Jefferson

For nearly forty years, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has been eternal vigilant. Nothing demonstrates more the MRF’s commitment to freedom and liberty than the MRF’s ongoing presence on Capitol Hill and the offices of members of Congress.

Eternal vigilance comes from an unyielding commitment by the MRF that goes to the roots of the nation’s premier bikers’ rights advocacy organization – the Annual Meeting of the Minds Conference.

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. Plus, the conference is sure to reinforce the MRF’s commitment eternal vigilance.

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

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation lives and understands Eternal Vigilance… understands The Blessings of Freedom… and understands the commitments needed to protect rights, liberty, freedom, and our motorcycles from the pending siege from over-regulating and callous bureaucracies. Jefferson, Paine, and a host of others took stands to promote and defend the freedoms that all motorcyclists’ rights advocates understand.

Thank you for your support of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and we look forward to seeing you in Des Moines for the 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds

The T-shirt for Honda CB 750 riders

There is hardly a motorcycle that has put its mark on the world of two wheels in the last five decades as much as the legendary Honda CB 750 Four. For the riders and fans of the first four-cylinder motorcycle from mass production, there is an exciting T-shirt from the CB750Four.us online shop.

“OLD BIKES RULE! CB 750 FOUR SINCE 1969” is the motto of this shirt with white-and-red, extra-large print. The high-quality shirt is offered in three colors: black, olive and navy blue in sizes M to 3XL.

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Hit the back trails in their rugged off-road adventure van and go deep off grid to explore caves, outlaw hideouts, abandoned mines and mountain top summits. Reduced tour rates of $125 are available on their website for all Sturgis Buffalo Chip guests!

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Half the time, I’m sure my memories are a mix of different events spiced up with a little wishful thinking anyway.

Yeah, I liked it.

–Sam Burns
Feature Bike Editor
Bikernet.com™

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING PRIVATEER BOBBY FONG WINS

Fong & Roland Sands Design Capture First King of the Baggers Win

Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Mission Foods, captured two King of the Baggers podium positions at Brainerd International Raceway. Privateer Bobby Fong, piloting Steve Delorenzi’s Sacramento Mile S&S-built RSD Indian Challenger, secured his first-career King on the Baggers win, while Indian Motorcycle Racing factory rider Tyler O’Hara rounded out the podium with a third-place finish.

The sixth King of the Baggers event of the season was nothing short of dramatic, as a red-flag restart rescheduled the event to end of the day and shortened it to five laps. Though during competition, rain on turn 3-4 ultimately caused race officials to call the race after just three laps.

Despite starting from the back row, Fong fought hard during the first lap to reach second. Without hesitation, Fong then made an aggressive move, as he dove inside and stood up O’Hara to make the pass and capture the lead and secure his first-ever King of the Baggers win.

“Congrats to Bobby and RSD on their first win. It was a well-deserved victory as the RSD race team works extremely hard to ensure those Indian Challengers are dialed-in and ready for competition,” said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service & Technology. “This has been fun, neck-and-neck battle throughout the entire season. With one race remaining, it’s all on the line, and we couldn’t be any more excited to head to New Jersey and give it all we got.”

The 2022 King of the Baggers season will conclude September 9-11, in the Millville, NJ, at New Jersey Motorsports Park. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Prior to the King of the Baggers race, on Friday July 29, MotoAmerica racer Scott Briody passed following a single-motorcycle crash. “Our condolences go out to Scott Briody’s friends and family, his team, and everyone in the MotorAmerica paddock,” said Gray.

Vance & Hines to Debut New PCX Products at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally—

Vance & Hines will debut new Power Chamber Exhaust (PCX) versions of its most popular exhaust systems at the Sturgis Rally starting this week. The company’s new PCX technology delivers higher performance and rider comfort while retaining the popular style of Vance & Hines exhaust systems. The extensive launch impacts sixteen different part numbers and includes top selling styles including Vance & Hines Power Duals, Big Radius, Shortshots Staggered and Big Shots Staggered. The inclusion of a catalyst ensures EPA emissions compliance on all PCX systems.

The Vance & Hines’ exclusive Power Chamber Exhaust technology uses a high-flow double-matrix catalyst that improves torque delivery through the mid-range RPM, which delivers more responsive acceleration. The catalyst positioning is deeper into the exhaust system moving catalyst heat further away from the rider and improving rider comfort over a stock system. The new technology produces an even deeper full-throated rumble while retaining the sculpted styling of each of the exhaust systems.

“The whole team from Vance & Hines is thrilled to launch the new PCX technology at Sturgis, this is a huge moment for our company,” said Vance & Hines President and CEO Mike Kennedy. “Our technology delivers exactly what riders have asked for, more torque and less heat.”

PCX technology-equipped exhaust systems will be sold at the two Vance & Hines locations at the Sturgis Rally, which starts this week. Company staff will show all of Vance & Hines top products at both Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City and at J&P Cycles in Sturgis. In addition to exhaust systems, the show trucks will feature the expanding line of VO2 Air Intake products and the FP4 engine management system, introduced earlier this year.

PCX Systems will replace previous versions in the company’s product portfolio.

PCX Product Details (further information is available on the company’s website)

Power Duals

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Catalysts Repositioned Downstream for Rider Comfort
• New Stepped Header for improved performance
• Full Coverage Heat Shields
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA emissions criteria
• Retail price: $999.99

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Full Coverage Heat Shields
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA emissions criteria
• Retail price: $999.99 to $1149.99

Shortshots Staggered

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Full Coverage Heat Shields
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA emissions criteria
• Retail price: $849.99 to $899.99

Big Shots Staggered

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Full Coverage Heat Shields
• Power Chamber Hidden Crossover
• CNC Machined Billet End Caps
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA emissions criteria
• Retail price: $1049.99 to $1149.99

Learn more about the company’s history and products at www.vanceandhines.com.

–By Steve Piehl, Authentic CX, LLC, Customer Experience and Communication.

After 2 years of COVID19, we really did NOT need another disease to worry about, but here we go:

Warning Gonorrhea Lectim Pandemic

The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain of this disease! The disease is called Gonorrhea Lectim. It’s pronounced “Gonna re-elect ’em”, and is capable of crippling our current population. The disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk behavior involving putting your cranium up your rectum. Many victims contracted it in 2020 when they elected Joe Biden and Liberal Progressives into power and are now starting to realize how destructive this sickness really is.

It’s sad because Gonorrhea Lectim is easily cured with a new drug just coming on the market called Votemout. It’s pronounced “Vote-em-out.” It can be picked up at your local pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. You take the first dose now. The second dose should be taken just before the 2022 elections; otherwise, it could eventually wipe out all life as we presently know it in the USA.

Please pass this important message on to all those bright folks who truly care about America, and to the many misguided fools who think socialism is the answer to all their personal failings.

“In God and Veterans We Trust”

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If you wanted a show-stopping, one-of-a-kind radical show bike in the Southern California area during this time period, chances were that you commissioned Dean for your project.

Dean was very well known in the Hollywood community and provided his services to movies such as Cycle Savages 1969, The Naked Angels, and The Wild Angels with Peter Fonda.

In the later 1960s Dean was responsible for painting the bikes in Easy Rider, including “Captain America” and “The Billy bike,” both of which helped define American motorcycle culture.

PS – Spread the love! Share this article by posting www.lowbrowcustoms.com/quicksilver in your favorite motorcycle forum or group or forward this email to a friend!

FEATURE BIKE OF THE WEEK—Bistella 500

Bistella 500 boasts DIY 10-cylinder supercharged radial engine in a Jawa frame
Marek Foltis resets our understanding of what’s possible from a home-built project

We’ve exchanges a few emails with Marek, and before we go into the details of his incredible Bistella 500 motorcycle, it’s helpful to understand what might possess a person to set about with such a monumental task.

“Honestly, I don’t know what kind of devil possessed me,” he told us before breaking his real motivation into two parts. He said he had been tinkering with motorbikes for 15 years, and wondered, “What I should do to test the limits of my ability.”

See the whole story by Jeremy Korzeiniewski on Autoblog.

–John Martinisko
Deadwood, SD

–Drew Carey

HAL ROBINSON ART COMES TO BIKERNET

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

Loved his work back in the day!! always had to buy the next Easyriders to read the Mutha!

Does anyone sell his art? I see you guys have a few shirts but how about prints? I going to order one of them from you.

Stay in the wind.
–Larry Ramos
BEND, OR, OR

Hey Larry, check out our shop and the Hal Robinson collection. We do have some prints.

KAWASAKI ANNOUNCES SUMMER RELEASE OF 2023 STREET MOTORCYCLES

The following 2023 street motorcycle models will be launching:

• Ninja® 1000SX
• Ninja® 400
• Ninja® 400 KRT Edition
• Ninja® 400 ABS
• Ninja® 400 KRT Edition ABS
• Z H2
• Z H2 SE
• Z900RS
• Z900RS CAFE
• Z400 ABS
• Vulcan® S
• Vulcan® S ABS
• Vulcan® S CAFE
• Vulcan® 900 Classic
• Vulcan® 900 Classic LT
• Vulcan® 900 Custom
• Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS
• Versys®-X 300
• Versys®-X 300 ABS
• KLR®650
• KLR®650 ABS
• KLR®650 ADVENTURE
• KLR®650 ADVENTURE ABS
• KLR®650 TRAVELER ABS

Just like DAV, A&W Restaurants has been devoted to supporting the homecoming of our service members for over 100 years. For A&W, it all started with a tiny root beer stand. Entrepreneur Roy W. Allen thought his concoction would be perfect for the parade honoring the return of World War I veterans. His root beer was a hit and has remained a symbol of celebration and camaraderie ever since.

Don’t forget to take a photo with your free Root Beer Float and share it using #RootBeerFloatDay.

Thanks for supporting our American veterans!

P.S. Donations to DAV will be collected at A&W Restaurant locations across the country, or you can donate online right now.

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Stock # 13436C is a 2022 Midnight Crimson/ Vivid Black two-tone Harley-Davidson STEET GLIDE SPECIAL 114 FLHXS with only 127.00 miles!

This bike is a LIKE NEW LOW MILEAGE 114 Street Glide some of the features/Add-ons on this bike are

* 114c.i. Motor with a 6-Speed trans.
* Prodigy wheels 19 front and 18 rear
* LED headlamp
* ABS Rotors with dual floating rotors
* 2-1-2 Dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
* High-flo air cleaner with rain cover
* Detachable backrest
* Only 127.00 miles!
* Two-tone paint

This bike is only $35,995.00

Plus, license, $85.00 documentation fee, and local sales tax. NO HIDDEN FEES like some dealers. And we have no reconditioning or prep fees. This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 92-point safety/mechanical/structural inspection.

Fill out an online application today. We have EZ FINANCING and EXTENDED WARRANTIES available!

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Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) today reported second quarter results—

Second Quarter 2022 Summary of Results
Global motorcycle shipments were adversely impacted (down 15 percent in Q2) by the approximately two-week production suspension caused by a regulatory compliance matter at a third-party supplier.

HDMC Revenue down 5 percent with global pricing and growth within Apparel offsetting much of the negative impact from the temporary production suspension.

HDMC Operating Income margin of 15.1 percent, was up 1.2 points versus last year; pricing, lower operating expense and lower EU tariffs offset the impact of the suspension.

HDFS Operating Income decline of 9 percent was driven by the continued normalization of credit losses in-line with expectations.

GAAP diluted EPS of $1.46 was up 10 percent vs last year; Harley-Davidson repurchased $64 million of shares (or 1.7 million shares) on a discretionary basis in Q2.

The Company reaffirms its full-year 2022 outlook

Merger transaction between LiveWire and AEA-Bridges Impact Corporation now expected to list at the NYSE in late September

Pickerington, Ohio — The votes have been tallied, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is proud to announce the six inductees to be honored during the 2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 28 in Pickerington, Ohio. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is Kenny Coolbeth, Greg Hancock, Effie Hotchkiss, Sandy Kosman, Ben Spies and James Stewart.

The induction ceremony will include a cocktail reception at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at the nearby Violet Township Event Center on Friday evening, with the following day to include an Open House and Class of 2022 installation exhibit in the AMA Hall of Fame Museum on the AMA campus.

Hall of Fame inductees are selected from eight areas of influence: Ambassadors/Industry, Design/Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership/Motorcycle Rights, Motocross/Supercross, Off-Road, Road Racing and Specialty Competition.

Pickerington, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association’s Sound Test Kit Program is officially open for 2022 applications. The program is administered by the AMA’s Government Relations Department and provides kits to AMA Districts, club members, race organizers and others who educate riders about sound levels. The kit contains a Type 2 sound meter, a tachometer, training materials, a spark-arrestor probe, personal protective equipment and a storage case.

–Bob

RSD launches all new SECTOR performance parts line for V-Twin motorcycles.

The team at Roland Sands Design is excited to announce the release of the all-new SECTOR Performance Parts Product Line.

Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Long Beach California, USA; the SECTOR collection from Roland Sands Design is a highly detailed V-twin performance product line.

We’ve developed a complete riser offering with adjustability, gauge mounts and high-performance finishes tested for durability and long-term quality.

These are products designed with the racetrack in mind, but built for the street with the fit, finish and performance expected from RSD.

Each product in this all-new collection has a unique design language that pushes the aesthetics of your machine. The all-new SECTOR product line will be launched in various phases starting with our Modular Riser System & Gauge Relocation Systems for H-D touring Softail and Sportster fitments kicking it off. Stay tuned for additional parts to drop very soon.

I did a lot of the fabrication on this bike like the headlight bracket, peg mounts, foot controls, exhaust, handlebars, sissybar, passenger pegs, clutch linkage, clutch release arm, jockey shift lever, oil lines and more stuff that I’m forgetting about.

See the whole tamale at Choppers Mag.

Meet 2022 Poster Model Marilyn—

2022 has been full of surprises. If you’re a fan of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you see who earned the title of 2022 Poster Model!

There were so many captivating contestants who participated, but only one was crowned the winner of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search, presented by Twisted Tea, Fozzy Cycle Shop and XRock…

The Sturgis motorcycle rally is right around the corner (officially starts this Friday).

All week we’ve been shipping Priority Mail (and even Express) for folks who need our products for their trip. If you’re one of those lucky souls: RIDE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!

We’ll also be out of town (and closed!) next week, not for Sturgis, but for a once-in-a-lifetime family whitewater rafting trip in Idaho.

I dusted off our trusty Olympus “Tough” waterproof camera (I like it better than the GoPro) and plan to take lots of video of us thrashing the Class III and IV rapids.

Speaking of taking action video… have you ever tried shooting while riding? Have you ever wanted the result to be more… well, interesting?

Read on…
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The BEST Ride Video is… YOURS!
An unchanging view from the saddle can become kinda boring if you’re not the rider.

–Leader Motorcycle Accessories

New Road Safety Report Helps Raise Awareness Among Cannabis-Users Who Drive

–By Joana Scopel, Benzinga Staff Writer

After a number of fatal automobile accidents involving drivers testing positive for cannabis during the pandemic in the United States, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Responsibility.org, and the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) released a new report that provides guidance on how State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) can better communicate with cannabis consumers and advance traffic safety outreach.

Since recreational cannabis became legal in some states, its use has increased significantly. “In 2019, 18% of people aged 12 and older in the U.S. reported using cannabis in the past year, up from 11% in 2002,” according to the GHSA.

As cannabis becomes more popular and the call for federal legalization increases, it is extremely necessary for drivers who use cannabis to drive safely, hence the need for effective public outreach and education.

A survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that “95% of people say driving above the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is very or extremely dangerous, but only 69% believe driving is dangerous within the first hour of using cannabis.”

According to the NHTSA, cannabis use is playing a growing role in road traffic deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. “33% of drivers involved in fatal crashes had tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their system, a significant increase from 21% before the pandemic,” indicated an NHTSA report.

–NMA

MIC ALERT–Members Called on to Confront the PFAS Problem for Powersports

The MIC wants more members for its new working group built to examine PFAS legislation and proposals and develop a comprehensive approach to federal and state regulations that could forever change manufacturing across the industry.

“We’re calling on MIC members with expertise and vested interests to contact us about joining our new PFAS working group,” said Eric Barnes, MIC technical programs vice president. “PFAS presents a major powersports industry challenge, and whether you’re an OE, aftermarket, or riding gear manufacturer, you must learn about government PFAS proposals and start looking for ways to replace PFAS in products you sell.”

–MIC

ON JULY 20, 1969, AS COMMANDER OF THE APOLLO 11 LUNAR MODULE, NEIL ARMSTRONG WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO SET FOOT ON THE MOON.

HIS FIRST WORDS AFTER STEPPING ON THE MOON, “THAT’S ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND,” WERE TELEVISED TO EARTH AND HEARD BY MILLIONS.

BUT, JUST BEFORE HE RE-ENTERED THE LANDER, HE MADE THE ENIGMATIC REMARK “GOOD LUCK, MR. GORSKY.”

MANY PEOPLE AT NASA THOUGHT IT WAS A CASUAL REMARK CONCERNING SOME RIVAL SOVIET COSMONAUT.

HOWEVER, UPON CHECKING, THERE WAS NO GORSKY IN EITHER THE RUSSIAN OR AMERICAN SPACE PROGRAMS.

OVER THE YEARS, MANY PEOPLE QUESTIONED ARMSTRONG AS TO WHAT THE ‘GOOD LUCK, MR. GORSKY’ STATEMENT MEANT, BUT ARMSTRONG ALWAYS JUST SMILED.

THIS TIME HE FINALLY RESPONDED BECAUSE HIS MR. GORSKY HAD JUST DIED, SO NEIL ARMSTRONG FELT HE COULD NOW ANSWER THE QUESTION.

HERE IS THE ANSWER TO “WHO WAS MR. GORSKY?”:

HIS NEIGHBORS WERE MR. AND MRS. GORSKY.

AS HE LEANED DOWN TO PICK UP THE BALL, YOUNG ARMSTRONG HEARD MRS. GORSKY SHOUTING AT MR. GORSKY,

–Mr. Wonderful
Official Certified Librarian
Bandit’s Cantina

I can now finish the old 4-speed Knuckle/Pan/Shovel clutch tech. I’ve been working on these for 50 years, and I still learned a lot.

I’m also installing a spin-on oil filter on the Pandemic and fixed the seat springs. This puppy leaked out of the top, so we made a funky inner-tube gasket.

We confirmed Charlie’s Knucklehead feature for Cycle Source.

With a local rider who rides 45 Trikes, we are going to put together an article on dealing with rust.

I need to go to Quick Stickers tomorrow in Spearfish and pick up our stickers. Our number is now 5 and I like it.

Salt Torpedo shirts are approved and ordered. I’m working with Alpine in Spearfish and they’ve done a helluva job.

Did I mention these locking flat or concave washers last week. John brought over a case and told me in no uncertain terms, “Fuck split ring lock washers.”

I’m trying these out.

I rode the UL out of Deadwood in the dead of night passed dead dear in the road. It ran like a top. I’m going to install a front brake as soon as the dust settles.

Sometimes I just want to stay in the shop and tinker.

Don’t get stressed about anything. Erika, Son’s wife is helping me focus on changing my thoughts. Don’t ask me if it’s working.

Pack your shit. Let’s ride…

–Bandit

A month-long, county-wide scavenger hunt

Everyday on our airwaves, Radio Milwaukee works to help you learn more about Milwaukee. And August 1 through August 26, we’re challenging you to go out and explore our city yourself! “Explore Milwaukee with 88Nine!” is a month-long, county-wide scavenger hunt that challenges you to navigate Milwaukee to complete missions, earn points and, ultimately, prizes.

Join the Game: Download the GooseChase App
Once you’ve downloaded the app, search “Explore Milwaukee with 88Nine!” and click “Join.”

The Explore Milwaukee with 88Nine! scavenger hunt is now live with 100+ missions for you to tackle! Stay tuned for new missions released every Friday during the game. And keep your notifications on for special *flash missions* that will pop up through gameplay for a limited amount of time! These will be worth extra points and everyone who completes these missions will be entered to win special prizes!

At our end of scavenger hunt celebration event (stay tuned for details!), we’ll hand out trophies made by Milwaukee artist David Perez aka Wet Paint Chango for the top three players, and the first place player will also win our Grand Prize, generously provided by the Harley-Davidson Museum.

We’d like to give a huge thank you to our presenting sponsor! Harley-Davidson Museum….
and additional support from Sculpture Milwaukee, Regano’s Roman Coin and Lynden Sculpture Garden

View Terms & Conditions:
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Gear up with distinct style & ride to your favorite Motorcycling Events this season….Have a look at our ballistic nylon vest, the one & only Bandit’s Bedroll and get inspired by World’s Fastest Panhead book for upcoming Bonneville Salt Flats Land Speed records !!!

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Why would Anyone Chop or Bob a perfectly good Stock Bike?
by Bandit

Hey,
Johnny White and I have been discussing the significance of choppers, not just for the motorcycle industry but for men and women. What’s it means to build a chopper?

What’s the cultural significance? Well, f#@$ it. We’re going to endeavor to tell you in stories about riders, through non-fiction, fiction or thought. In this case we are trying with a fiction story.
— Bandit

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Part 1 of a Trampster Run to CA

by Rogue and Friends

I received a text message from brother Berry Wardlaw at Accurate Engineering. “Do you want to go on a Trampster Run?”
I replied “Yes” which got me another text.
“Don’t you want to know where?”
I replied, “NO, just want to know when we are leaving and are expecting to get back.”
Next message “I will let you know in a couple of days.”

A Trampster Ride will have a starting date and a tentative return date. It will also have a destination, but not the shortest route to it.

CLICK Here to read this Photo Feature Article on Bikernet.com

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Open Road Radio: America’s Standard in Motorcycle Talk RADIO Show

Join our host Gina Woods & Scrapper Dan!
Penny FXR & be-Dazzlin in the house @ Full Throttle Law studios from Viva Las Vegas!

LIVE Mon Nite 9:00 pm-10:00 pm est: Coast to coast & worldwide!
1400 AM 107.1 FM KSHP- Las Vegas

• New segment with Dave Ratner in “Meet on the Street” Dave has an exclusive interview with MICHAEL PEDERSEN of Andrews Products celebrating 50 YEARS in the Industry!!

Tonight we discuss Sturgis 2022! Listen in to hear what badd-assery is going down in the Black Hills this year!
Featuring….

• Leah Whaley – New Executive Director @ Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame…Le brings YEARS of experience to the table …
• Toni Woodruff is in the house to talk about the 16th year running of the Biker Bells Women’s Day @ the Buffalo Chip – where yours truly will be helping to emcee as well as an extravagant list of ladies representing the motorcycle community …just whos on this list?
• Marilyn Stemp chimes in for the famed Flying Piston Breakfast featuring all the tiny Strider Bike Builders and many famous motorcycle builders who attend this Rally event 2x a year- check out this year’s creations!!
• We’ll put a wrap on it by discussing motorcycle events coming up locally & nationally!

Our show is fueled by Andrews Products, Sea Foam Products, Kirsh Helmets, J&P Cycles, Biker Belle’s Women’s Day @ Buffalo Chip, Kass & Moses, Harley-Davidson, Full Throttle Law, Bike Show Mafia, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Chixs On 66, MegWear,

Hold on tight it’s going to be a thrilling ride!

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NHDRO motorcycle drag racing series race coverage report

event: NHDRO’s Summer Nationals presented by Page Racing
when: August 5-7, 2022
where: Edgewater Sports Park, Cleves, Ohio, USA

Racing so nice they’re doing it twice. The Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—NHDRO—is coming right down the return road to the head of Edgewater Sports Park’s staging lanes for the Summer Nationals presented by Page Racing on August 5-7.

NHDRO’s three races in one weekend format paid off well when the recent July Nationals presented by APE Raceparts faced a Sunday rainout. Making racing economical by giving competitors three days of racing at every event meant that two days of NHDRO Big Checks had already been distributed. And what with racing right here centrally in Ohio, NHDRO is delivering more smiles per mile of travel to motorcycle drag racers.

Friday night is Shootout time, with NHDRO Delay Box, No-Box, Road Course, Schnitz Racing Top Gas, No-Time/Grudge, and 55-and-older Shootouts.

A whole new program of NHDRO points racing starts with MPS Pro ET and Kevin Dennis Insurance Street ET timed runs at 9:00 am on Saturday—and repeats on Sunday for two complete days of class racing following Friday’s full slate of Shootouts—three full days of competition for the cost of one drive.

Schnitz Racing Top Gas, Advanced Sleeve Dirty 30, MTC Super Comp, M2.Shocks 8.70 Quick Street, Pro Ultra 4.60, Pro Street, MPS Pro ET and Kevin Dennis Insurance Street ET will all see two Big Checks apiece handed out this weekend, along with a second Road Course Shootout on Saturday. VooDoo Grudge will entertain on until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights as well

Winners and runner-ups from last time at Edgewater are a virtual “who’s who” of Midwestern and National motorcycle drag racing superstars: Ohio’s multi-time champ Jeremy Teasley, Edgewater regular Jeremy England, Defiance’s gizmo wizard Greg Mallett, Quick Street season champion Marty White, Iowa wheelie bar legends Tom and Joe Klemme, Cleveland no-bar hitman Kevin Adams, Jeremy Hines Jr., Donnie Emerson, Rylan Rowe, Jim “Just a Swangin’” Swanger, B.J. Evans, Roger Wilhelm, Dave Beshara, Tom Guzan, Jaden Hall, Big Joe Holt, Chad Fleener, Bill Deshong, Justin Hodge, Brandon Holland and more will all aim for similar or better results this time down the Edgewater 1320.

Weekend wristband is $45, Saturday after 5:00pm is $25. Arriving on a motorcycle after 5:00pm on Saturday? Pay only $10 per person.

If you arrive on Friday, you must purchase a weekend band. If you leave before 11:00pm Friday, you will be refunded $20 and you band cut off.

If you arrive on Saturday before 5:00pm, you must purchase a weekend band. If you leave before 11:00pm Saturday, you will be refunded $20 and band cut off.

Niki and Brian Welch can’t wait to see the NHDRO family back at shady, park-like Edgewater just outside of Cincinnati on August 5-7. Bring your bike and show us what you got!

NHDRO thanks M2.Shocks , Kevin Dennis Insurance , MPS Racing , Liguori Drag Racing , Schnitz Racing , Voodoo Custom Motorcycle Components , Vanson Leathers , BB Racing , MTC Engineering , Advanced Sleeve , Rock Auto, High Risk Motorsports , Page Racing and APE.

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The KIRSH CHM-1 Lid by Prince Najar

Donny Devito, President and Chief Operating Officer of KIRSH Helmets, is the go-to guy for introducing the latest technology in helmets – the KIRSH’S CHM-1 Helmet Technology.

I met up with Donny at the 2022 Flying Piston Benefit during Daytona Bikeweek and discussed his latest product offering, the CHM-1, which features fluid displacement technology.

What is this Fluid Technology?
KIRSH’s innovative liner features fluid, not Styrofoam. Because of its fluid, it performs better at both low and high-energy impacts, from any direction at any one point in time.

KIRSH says that the silicone and fluid construct mimic the body’s natural protective functions. The brain sits in fluid in the skull. And now with this technology, the skull sits in the fluid within the helmet.

This allows for less mass, reducing impact torque, and a fluid buffer that more effectively protects the skull and brain… meaning that it has better brain protection. And the malleability of the liner ensures that it conforms uniquely to each user’s head, ensuring better protection and a custom fit, which means much greater comfort.

How does the CHM-1 Feel on a Ride?
I sent a text to Bill Brissette about his real-world road test with KIRSH. We set a time to confab about his test. Bill is a hardcore long-distance rider that within 4 months put 10,000 miles on a new bike wearing the CHM-1 helmet. Previous bikes clocked 112,000 miles in six years and 158,000 miles in nine years.

Bill Brissette on the gas with KIRSH
He said that in high wind conditions, riding between 65 to 80mph, the helmet acts like a gyroscope. “My head’s never been so steady and stable,” explained Bissette. “It’s really bizarre. I don’t know how else to describe it.”
Bill also said that the gel shapes to the contours of your head and at the same time you can feel cooling because you feel the air circulating around your head.

And the fit? “They really fit snug nicely across the face so I don’t have any strap smacking me or moving around or making a whiny noise in the wind,” commented Bill.

6 Questions with Donnie Devito, President of KISH Helmets
Question: Why when everyone is sourcing products overseas is he building an American-made product.

Donnie Devito – We found out that v-twin riders really valued American-made products. And we know it is better for the United States.

Question: KIRSH Helmets employ veterans and Americans with disabilities. Why is that important?

Donnie Devito – Both veterans and Americans with disabilities show up. They work hard and care about the work they do. And they get excited about doing things to make a difference.

Question: Why do you think that you get so much loyalty from your product?

Donnie Devito – The proof is in the ride. Riders come back and say how stable that helmet is. They experience the freedom of riding without having to think about the helmet. You don’t have to think about buffeting and the discomfort that comes from that or neck strain or head wobble. You can look around and actually enjoy your ride and focus more on the experience of riding.

Question: In Sturgis last year I saw a peculiar sight. At your booth, you were pulling helmets out of a refrigerator. Why?

Donnie Devito – It’s probably one of the best features. Riders can chill the liner for 10 minutes and get a couple of hours of a cool head.

Question: So what’s your most popular color of helmet?

Donnie Devito – Matte black or gloss black, no surprise there. Also very popular is our hydro-dipped patriotic helmet.

Question: Where can you get a helmet?

Donnie Devito – Check out the website at KIRSH Helmets. You can get it online from us or go to the dealer locator on the site. Also, check them out at the Indian Motorcycle Sturgis located at 2130 Main St, Sturgis, SD 57785.

Win a Signed Billy Lane Sons of Speed KIRSH CHM-1 Helmet

Experience the technology for yourself. A custom builder signed KIRSH helmet from the Flying Piston Benefit that features Billy Lane’s Son of Speed racing. It’s up for auction at the 2022 Sturgis edition of the Flying Piston Benefit. Check out the online Flying Piston Benefit silent auction – https://qtego.net/qlink/flyingpiston

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