Hey,

This is going to get strange as if it isn’t already. You would think we would be done with Wars, but not so Kemosabe. Although, I have a flash. A Ukrainian cease-fire is being discussed. Wait, Putin says no.

Also strange in March are several discoveries by my strange self. Yesterday was my Birthday. I turned 74, which has special significance for any old biker. But get this, a few days before the 16th Daylight Savings Time went into effect, hopefully forever, then the 15th was the Ids of March, or the day Socrates was murdered. Today, is St. Paddy’s day, the day Saint Patrick died (I haven’t researched the cause of his death). And finally, a week after my birthday, or thereabouts Spring will kick in. For the first time in 74 years I’m proud of my birthday.

Okay, let’s hit the news. It’s going to get strange.



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FROM THE JAMES BOND ARCHIVES— Did you finally check out the Triumph motorcycle stunt action in the latest Bond movie ?

Did you know Timothy Dalton’s James Bond movie “The Living Daylights” (1987) was critically successful and did better than the preceding two 007 movies at the box office – though not as big as Sir Sean Connery’s adventures in the role, yet it is still considered a lot more “Authentic Portrayal” of Bond than previous movies in the series.

From reviews:
Unlike Sir Roger Moore, who had played Bond as more of a light-hearted playboy, Dalton’s portrayal of Bond was darker and more serious. Dalton pushed for renewed emphasis on the gritty realism of Ian Fleming’s novels instead of fantasy plots and humor.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093428/

Trivia
Timothy Dalton was originally considered for the role of James Bond in the late 1960s, after Sir Sean Connery left the role, following You Only Live Twice (1967). Dalton was screen-tested by Albert R. Broccoli for On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), but he turned down the part, as he thought he was too young.

He was also considered for Diamonds Are Forever (1971), but turned it down again, still feeling he was too young. He was considered again for the role in For Your Eyes Only (1981), when for a while, it was unclear whether Sir Roger Moore would return. However, Dalton declined at that time, as there was no script (or even first draft).

Dalton was offered the role again in 1983 for Octopussy (1983), and yet again in 1985 for A View to a Kill (1985), but had to decline the role both times due to previous commitments.

–Wayfarer
Chief Investigator and Movie Critic
Bikernet News Desk






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NEARLY SPRING BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for March 10th, 2022

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So another Democrat is going to get us in another war, I guess it never changes. It has been a great bike week, good food and bands at OB’s in Deland.


–A.j.
DeLand, FL

You didn’t have to go far for a good time…

–Bandit




NEW IN THE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM— In 1911 most motorcycle shops were on main streets in downtown areas. Big show windows sported reverse- painted, gold leaf lettering announcing the name of the dealer and what brands were offered.

Walking by on the sidewalk, you’d see shiny new bikes, elevated a bit, displayed behind glass; jewels in a showcase. Walking in, on display would be Harley-Davidson singles and the just released V-Twin. Bikes might be on display in a row angled to the wall. Showcases would display accessories behind glass. wheels and tires might hang nearby to one side.

You might be able to glimpse a small workshop out back with a bike or two on stands in for service. This 1911 7A or one like it might have been there. A silent gray fellow with crisp, bright pinstriping, gleaming nickel plating and a fresh leather saddle.

And just eight years into production the “Silent Gray Fellow” was already an iconic image.

The big brother 7D model showed off Harley’s newer, larger V-twin design, but it was to have serious technical problems and would be “recalled,” retooled and re-released a couple of years later. The 7A single stuck with what Harley-Davidson had initially produced; a small reliable belt drive single cylinder motorcycle.



With 30 cubic inches and 4 horsepower the 7A was a comfortable and economical means of transportation. Acetylene lighting, a bulb horn and a luggage rack were typical accessories. Chain drive would not be employed until 1913.

This early Harley-Davidson is graciously on loan to the National Motorcycle Museum from the Jill & John Parham Collection. It’s part of a very large grouping of 100 years of The Motor Company’s production of machines and memorabilia, posters and signage you can enjoy on your next visit.

Specifications:

Engine: Air-Cooled Single
Type: F-head / I.O.E.
Bore & Stroke: 3.5” x 3.312?
Displacement: 30 cubic inches (494cc)
Carburetion: Schebler
Bhp: 4.3HP
Lubrication: Total Loss
Ignition: Magneto
Starting: Pedal Crank
Primary Drive: 1 3/4 Inch Belt
Frame: Steel, Single Loop
Wheel base: 56 Inches
Wheels/Tires: 28 x 3.00 / 28 x 3.00
Brakes: Coaster, Rear Only
Suspension: Harley-Davidson Cushion Fork / Sprung Seat
Weight: 235 Pounds
Finish: Harley-Davidson Gray
Top speed: 40mph (64kph)







WAS ETHANOL FUEL AN EMPTY PROMISE?–Bring up the subject of gasoline in the company of folks who drive vintage cars and the rumble of conversation will start low. Soon it builds into a great cacophony of voices lamenting the ethanol-laced fuels currently occupying most pumps across the U.S.

The concern with ethanol in fuel typically centers around the deposits left when evaporation takes place, or how aging rubber fuel system components tend to degrade once ethanol starts chewing away at them. There’s even more to it, though, as Engineering Explained tells it. The YouTube channel’s latest deep dive into some recent studies on ethanol fuels is more than a little enlightening.



The core of what host Jason Fenske discusses in two studies: one done by a team at University of Wisconsin Madison and a second by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA study originated in 2010, and the key finding from it that there is a 21 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when comparing gasoline vs. ethanol in a combustion engine. That sounds significant, but the University of Wisconsin Madison study that published just last month paints a different picture. The Wisconsin study swings the opposite direction by concluding that if one considers the entire process of ethanol fuel production, such biofuels in combustion engines actually emit 24 percent more carbon into the atmosphere.

The critical factor here is that of land conversion for the growth of corn to make ethanol fuel. For example, it could be farm land that was sitting fallow or was wild before being cleared, tilled, and planted. That clearing releases carbon that the plants had stored in various manners, along with the emissions of the machinery used to perform the work.

Even the best case scenario of the 2010 EPA study had a long tail on it. For ethanol fuels to break even after the initial spike in emissions, and relatively small reduction while in use, took 14 years. For the actual 21 percent reduction in greenhouse gasses would require keeping the same pace for another 14 years. Twenty-eight years is a long time, but given that in actual implementation ethanol is only a fractional amount of what we get from the pump—just 10% in most cases—it could take even longer to break even. In the best-case scenario it could mean 2 percent better emissions in 28 years. Not nothing, but hardly a magic bullet.

Of course, just two studies are not sufficient to make firm conclusions about this complex issue.

Is ethanol so terrible? Hardly. It has strong value as an octane booster and for better oxygenating fuel ,which can slightly boost efficiency. What many studies eventually point to is switching away from corn to a different crop for the production of ethanol; switchgrass, for example, can offer a break-even timeline that’s almost immediate and potentially stands to triple the reduction in greenhouse gasses in just three years.

Good science and engineering is about responding to the reality of the data—no different than how we learned that polished intake runners are actually bad for fuel mixture and flow going into an engine, changing the conventional wisdom. Ethanol is likely not going away anytime soon, but it seems there’s good cause to better scrutinize how effective our current biofuel strategy is in terms of meeting its stated goals.

–Kyle Smith
Hagerty media

It still destroys carburetors if left unintended. Which reminds me…

—Bandit







MAKE SUMMER PLANS: 13th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day to Be Celebrated July 8, 2022

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be officially celebrated on July 8, 2022. The date will mark the thirteenth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual holiday to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

Whether public or private, plan and submit the details of your automotive-inspired July celebration at no cost and discover more about this nationwide occasion on the website: semasan.com/CCAD.

Participating organizers will be awarded a copy of the Congressional resolution for display at their registered event.

–SEMA

I stay a member of SEMA because of their legislative connection to the car industry. Many SEMA members are not happy with the organization’s legislative efforts, but recently they’ve improved. I keep hoping for someone who will demand climate transparency and end the doom, so we can go back to honoring all that fossil fuels do for the world.

–Bandit





’48 UL TANK COMING ALONG–Starting to look like something. I’ll wet sand the black before taping it off again. After I spray the silver and clear coat that I’ll retape to spray the Satan clear on the black.



–Greg Robley






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• S&S Super Stock™ single fire ignition system
• S&S Super carburetor with classic teardrop air cleaner
• Two-year warranty







NEW FROM THE ARTIST IN THE DESERT–Deal of the Day “Assault” Canvas Giclee’, Signed, Numbered, 20 x 30 for $600.00/ Frt. Normally $900.00.

Wishing my friends at Trask Performance a dry track and good race this weekend at King of the Baggers in Daytona! All of these teams have countless hours and $$$ invested for R&D, Advertising, and your Enjoyment. Support them!

eric@ericherrmannstudios.com (480) 575-7559
www.ericherrmannstudios.com
— at Eric Herrmann Studios.







NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET NIRVANA–Fear Stress, False Evidence Appearing Real

Over the last few days, I have allowed fear and stress to consume My Life. I became part of the problem not the solution. Unfortunately, the fear and stress landed me in emergency, and I now must make some big changes. I have written the following to get me back on track and I hope it helps you if you need it too.

For every minute I give into fear and stress I lose 60 seconds of Peace of Mind.

I Love this acronym; how often do we give so much energy to fear. We get caught up on a problem and then focus on the problem and let it escalate from something small to something absolutely consuming our mind.

Richard Carlson wrote a book called “Don’t sweat the small stuff and it’s all small stuff,” which is a book of how not to let little things take over your life. Life is a choice, one great choice is how are we going to handle challenges and obstacles. Are we going to become part of the problem or part of the solution, are we going to let doubt and fear consume our every waking moment or are we going to pause, go within with Faith and Trust and Know that we have the answer we need to overcome any adversity?

One of my favorite Napoleon Hill quotes is “within every adversity is the seed for equal or greater benefits.” Basically, he is saying that there is an opportunity to rise above any situation, not only learn from the negative experience, but we must move to a Higher level of Consciousness and grow. I always say take that seed and grow. Today is a clean brand-new slate, today we can choose to let go of the false fears and stress of the past.

I give Thanks for this new level of confidence, this inner Peace of Mind. Today is My Day!
And So it Is
Namaste’

–Yale Gelfant
Choppers Cycle






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JOHNNY LEWIS KICKS OFF FULL-SEASON ASSAULT ON AFT PRODUCTION TWINS CHAMPIONSHIPS–

Top-five for Lewis while Build. Train. Race. action begins with BTR Select at Volusia Half Mile

Inclement Florida weather during Daytona Bike Week delayed the start of the 2022 American Flat Track National Championship, but it didn’t stop the season from commencing for Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. program and the Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield crew. Johnny Lewis, aiming for a full-season assault on the AFT Production Twins championship, carded a solid fifth-place finish at the Volusia Half-Mile while the BTR women gave a preview of the 2022 action to come.

After a landmark year in 2021, where Johnny Lewis and the Moto Anatomy X team took on selected rounds of the American Flat Track Championship aboard the Royal Enfield Twins FT motorcycle, even celebrating a historic win at Lima Half Mile, the crew is ready to take on the full Production Twins class season in 2022.


Despite some setbacks during the 10-lap Mission Production Twins Main Event at Volusia Speedway Park, Lewis utilized his experience on the track to manage his way to a solid finish. What looked like a possible podium eventually gave way to a fifth-place on the night, a respectable start to the new season.

“That was a rough main event to manage,” Lewis said. “But we have our eye on the long game and we’re happy to be starting the championship with some points. We’re really looking forward to the next round, the Texas Half Mile this weekend. Everything is bigger in Texas, and I want the biggest trophy I can get.”




Build. Train. Race. Flat Track got things started with the BTR Select exhibition at the Volusia Half Mile.

The official BTR Flat Track season has yet to commence, as many of the newcomers to the program are still in the Build and Train portions of the program. The Volusia Half-Mile served as a “BTR Select” prequel to the season, offering the ladies of BTR Flat Track returning from the previous season, and any racers ready to compete ahead of schedule, the opportunity to get on the track.

Return riders Jillian Deschenes, Jaycee Jones, Lanakila MacNaughton, Malary Lee, Erin Ferris, Nean Kiskela and Gabrielle Hughes were joined by newcomer Alex Bumpus McDonald for BTR Select at the Volusia Half Mile.

The 2022 season appears to have picked up right where it left off, with Jillian Deschenes and Jaycee Jones dueling for the win. Jones managed to turn the quickest lap time in the main event, but it was Deschenes who led when it mattered—at the checkered flag. The race also saw a surprise performance from Lanakila MacNaughton, who kept the lead duo in sight en route to a strong podium finish.

“It’s great to see the BTR women on the track again,” Poland commented. “It’s going to be even more exciting when we see the full field out there for the first official round, which will take place at the I-70 Half Mile in Missouri, April 23. We can’t wait to see what happens when we throw all this new talent in the mix; it’s going to be an amazing season for Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race.”





CRANK AND STROKER FLANNELS—We’ve been testing them and found that they fit better than Pendletons. Amazing feel, look, warmth, snap-down collars and comfort.

–Bandit





CLIMATE DOOM DEBATES ARE FLOURISHING–I recently watched Alex Epstein debate Prof. Dressler from Texas regarding fossil fuels and climate alarmism. At least the debates are beginning.


I want to take the doom out of the equation, and Alex presented several good points. There’s no way America can save the planet. Without the doom, we can do as he said, a test. Take a city, a region or even a whole state and test unreliables. They need to stand or fail on their own merits, not be forced behind threats of doom.

Several reports are showing no warming since 2014…

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2022/03/14/epstein-vs-dessler-should-america-rapidly-eliminate-fossil-fuel-use-to-prevent-climate-catastrophe/

–Renegade
Climate Doom Department
Bikernet University





QUICK, OPEN THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY–A Very Elaborate Funeral

Bill died, leaving a will that provided $30,000 for an elaborate funeral. As the last of the visitors departed the services, his wife, Lynne, turned to her dearest friend, Sue and said, “Well, I think Bill would be pleased.”

“I’m sure you’re right,” replied Sue, who then lowered her voice and leaned in close. “How much did this really cost?”

“All of it,” said Lynne. “All thirty thousand.”

“No!” Sue exclaimed. “I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?”

Lynne replied, “Yes. The funeral was $6,500; I donated $500 to the church and the wake, food and drinks were another $500. The rest went for the Memorial Stone.”

Sue computed quickly and asked, “$22,500 for a Memorial Stone? My goodness, how big is it?”

“Two and a half carats.”

–El Waggs







NEWS FROM THE NAMZ EMPIRE— Most Popular Products at Daytona Bike Week 2022
Daytona Bike Week has come to a close and we had a blast talking with all of our new/old customers and dealers! Over the course of 12 days, our technicians assisted with dozens of product installations. Letric Lighting Co. had several products in particular that sold the most. We’ve compiled them into a list for you:

LLC-P7SWA: Premium Bullet Style SWITCHBACKS White Running Light with Amber Turn Signal LED Insert (FRONT ONLY)

LLC-LHC-7B: 7″ Buck-Shot Style mini-multi LED Headlamp

LLC-LHK-7C: 7″ Premium Chrome LED Headlamp w/ (2) 4.5″ black Fog/Passing Lamps

LLC-LHK-7CH: 7″ Full-Halo Chrome LED Headlamp with (2) full halo 4.5″ chrome Fog/Passing Lamps

N-PLCH-01: Passing Lamp Control Harness
LLC-DSS-S: Deluxe “Strobing” Slantback LED Taillight, SMOKE LENS

LLC-DSS-R: Deluxe “Strobing” Slantback LED Taillight, RED LENS


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NEWS FROM THE JUNGLE OF LAW TIGERS–Practice Safe Riding with These Motorcycle Safety Tips


Important motorcycle safety tips
Here are some of the most useful tips on how to stay safe while out on the road:


You heard us. ATGATT stands for ‘All The Gear All The Time’, and it is one of the best ways to make sure your riding career is a long one. Pants, gloves, boots, and jackets that are specifically designed for motorcycle riding will not shred if you skid along the ground, while most other materials will. That should be enough to convince you.

DO A PRE-TRIP CHECK ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE—The Spring Alert…

We like to use another acronym (TCLOCS) to help us remember what to check on our bike before hitting the open road:

Tires and Wheels
Controls
Lights and Electrical
Oils and other fluids
Chassis
Sidestand

Additionally, make sure that if you are riding a bike you aren’t familiar with, that you get comfortable with the height, weight, and body structure of the motorcycle before you start riding it in a live traffic scenario.

RIDE DEFENSIVELY

If you follow proper safety training and riding rules, it is more likely that your greatest source of danger will be other motor vehicles especially in the Spring.

Always be on the lookout for how traffic is moving, and plan for unpredictable moves. For example, while at an intersection, if a vehicle is moving towards you, you might have to consider how to exit without harming you or any other motorists. Similarly, make sure that you keep a safe two-second or more distance between yourself and any other cars to avoid quick-braking collisions.

We know no one wants a lecture, but just remember these rules are here for everyone’s safety. Speeding and illegal lane changes are two of the leading causes of motorcycle crashes. Here’s a quick list of things to mind (among others):

Don’t drink and drive.
Don’t text and drive.
Follow the speed limit, especially around other motorists.
Don’t tailgate or let someone tailgate you.
Use proper turn signals and lane change techniques
Stay in your lane while taking corners.
Be super-aware of left-hand turns situations. And know that many motorists haven’t been focused on motorcycles for almost six months.

BE AWARE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS

Another leading cause of both single and multiple-vehicle crashes is inclement weather. Make sure to check the forecast before you head out, and if there is rain or snow either avoid riding or bring appropriate gear.

Similarly, if you are out during bad conditions, adjust how you ride. Increase your distance, go a bit lighter on the breaks, and reduce your speed. Overall, you should always be aware of your surroundings, but this is especially important when the weather is bad.

BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS MAKING LEFT TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS

The number one cause of multiple-vehicle collisions involving motorcycles are riders being hit by a motorists making left-hand turns.

Watch it, as you approach any intersection. If someone is indicating a left-hand turn assume they don’t see you. Move to the right and keep your eyes on them…

Watch any approaching motorists even if they are not signaling. You never know.


Ride with Law Tigers by Your Side

Riding is a pastime we all enjoy. At Law Tigers, we are riders just like you. We know the freedom of hopping on our bikes and hitting the open road. We also know how devastating a crash can be for riders and their loved ones.

Following these safety tips can help minimize your chances of being in an accident. However, if you or a loved one is involved in a crash, we are here to help. Our experienced attorneys* are there to fight for your rights to make sure you get the compensation you deserve after an accident. Find an attorney near you.

–Law Tigers






TRIKES OF THE WEEK—



A brother told me about his accident and his crushed foot. But he smiled as he described his Goldwing trike and how it’s state of the art and allows him on the open road again.

–Bandit







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Official Trike Investigator
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USED VEHICLE PRICES REPORT–Folks are already attacking people for ’buying big ol trucks and SUVs in this day and age’.. News flash, fuckers.. Cars are so fucking expensive in the past year, I bought the first half ass decent vehicle I could find for less than $5000… I didn’t really get to choose what kind of car I got.. I chose what I could afford..

That’s what it’s like for almost everyone, these days. Then can we talk about people with blue collar jobs and houses full of kids or animals to haul around? Do you think people should fling their dead deer or welding rigs or firewood or four wheelers or toolboxes in the back seat of a $50,000 Tesla?

Also, could those electric vehicles handle what a Silverado can handle in the logging woods? Can it sit running for hours at a time? Can it pull a wrecker or ambulance’s chores? The usefulness and variety of ‘electric’ vehicles is extremely limited and does not in any way meet the needs of working class people.

Many people buy big ol trucks, not because they wanted a driveway penis, but because they needed a work vehicle. Mind your own business. I mean, it’s just stupid. There is no such thing as ‘climate doom’. It’s just a distraction that ya’ll are falling for, hook line and sinker.

I saw someone I know bragging about Little Rock buying a couple of EV city busses like that is gonna actually accomplish anything in the probably millions of vehicles in the state of Arkansas. If the city wanted to really use those thousands of dollars to make people’s lives better, they would have used all that cash to hire new cops to handle all the dope in the streets and the gangbangers shooting up everybody so bad that Little Rock is now called Little Memphis.

–The Wicked Bitch





INTERNATIONAL NEWS SECTION– Invest in tech that does not tie you geopolitically to China, says Andy Palmer

The 40-year industry veteran says, invest in Giga factories to reduce dependence on imports in the fast-developing era of electric mobility. He had a stint at Nissan as the chief planning officer and had the responsibility of planning for the Nissan Leaf, the world’s first mass-produced electric car 15 years ago.

Read more at:
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/invest-in-technology-that-drives-you-forwards-and-not-one-that-ties-you-geopolitically-to-china-andy-palmer/90249829

* * * *

We don’t need any more enablers for demand, say e-2-wheeler manufacturers

They told the ETAuto EV Conclave on Wednesday that the demand is at least 50% to 100% higher than what the industry is selling right now.

They said that some more clarity in investment in the charging infrastructure, clarity on the benefit of fixed battery or swappable battery and on policy application is required going forward. Supply chain is also an issue to be resolved, they said.

Read more at:
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/two-wheelers/scooters-mopeds/we-dont-need-any-more-enablers-for-demand-say-e-2w-manufacturers/90270934

–Wayfarer





THIS JUST IN FROM THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY— Students at a local College were assigned to read 2 books, ‘Titanic’ by James Cameron and ‘My Life’ by Bill Clinton…and write a comparative Book Report.

One student turned in the following Book Report, with the proposition that they were nearly identical stories!

His professor gave him an A+ for this Report…

Titanic: Cost – $29.99
Clinton : Cost – $29.99

Titanic: Over 5 hours to read
Clinton : Over 5 hours to read

Titanic: The story of Jack and Rose, their forbidden love, and subsequent catastrophe.
Clinton : The story of Bill and Monica, their forbidden love, and subsequent catastrophe

Titanic: Jack is a starving artist.
Clinton : Bill is a bullshit artist.

Titanic: In one scene, Jack enjoys a good cigar.
Clinton : Ditto for Bill

Titanic: During the ordeal, Rose’s dress gets ruined.
Clinton : Ditto for Monica.




Titanic: Jack teaches Rose to spit.
Clinton : Let’s not go there.

Titanic: Rose gets to keep her jewellery.
Clinton : Monica is forced to return her gifts.

Titanic: Rose remembers Jack for the rest of her life.
Clinton : Clinton doesn’t remember anything.

Titanic: Rose goes down on a vessel full of Seamen.
Clinton : Monica.. Ooh, let’s not go there, either.

Titanic: Jack surrenders to an icy death.
Clinton : Bill goes home to Hillary. Basically the same thing.

–Sam Burns







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NEARLY SPRING BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for March 10th, 2022

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Nice shot of the Robinson bandana. I can hardly wait to wear mine this evening when I meet my friend for dinner. We will be eating outside and I’m sure it will help in a couple of ways. I will wear it as a scarf around my neck, which will look attractive and keep my neck warm.



Even though it’s almost Spring it is still chilly. I’m sure I’ll make a hit. We’re having Mexican in Belmont Shore.


–Ann Robinson
Long Beach, CT








NEWS FROM THE BEACH— Yes, the cake says 50th Anniversary! In 1952 Ted Smith’s dad Karl started the #RatsHole shows. Ted and Pam continue the tradition with respect.

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–Marilyn Stemp
Editorial Director





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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DOMINATES DAYTONA, KICKING OFF 2022 RACE SEASON IN DRAMATIC FASHION WITH WINS AT KING OF THE BAGGERS & AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SEASON OPENERS

Indian Challengers Go Un-Challenged at Round 2 of King of the Baggers with Podium Sweep Led by Jeremy McWilliams, While Tyler O’Hara Goes Last to First for Dramatic Win in Round 1 –
Finishes Weekend with Early Points Lead for the Series

Indian Motorcycle Flat Track Wrecking Crew Rider Briar Bauman Secures 20th Career Win at Volusia Half-Mile

Indian Motorcycle Racing dominated Bike Week in Daytona Beach and kicked off its 2022 race season in dramatic fashion. With factory teams competing in flat track and bagger racing, Indian Motorcycle captured two wins and four of six podium spots at the King of the Baggers opening double-header at Daytona International Speedway, along with a victory at the 2022 American Flat Track season opener at the Volusia Half Mile.

Intent on reclaiming the title of King of the Baggers for its Indian Challenger, Round 2 saw an all-Challenger podium sweep led by new factory rider, Jeremy McWilliams, with Tyler O’Hara and Bobby Fong taking 2nd and 3rd respectively. In Round 1, it was all about inaugural King of the Baggers Champion O’Hara who put the Indian Challenger on top of the box with a dramatic last-to-first victory. O’Hara finished 1st and 2nd in the opening rounds to take an early lead in the 2022 series points race. Meanwhile, the opening round of the 2022 American Flat Track season saw Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew rider Briar Bauman deliver a masterful performance on his Indian Motorcycle FTR750 to take the win at the Volusia Half-Mile.

“This weekend was a dramatic display of the incredible level of preparation, determination and skill that powers our teams and riders every time we line up on the grid,” said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service & Technology for Indian Motorcycle. “Considering the stiff competition and unique challenges we’re facing in both flat track and bagger racing this season, we’re certainly happy to get off to such a positive start, but we know full well that this is merely the beginning. There’s a lot more racing ahead of us, and we expect every race weekend to be a dogfight to the finish.”






THE TRUMP FILE NOW OPEN–You gotta see this. I posted a short thing on Fakebook about what made Trump different from every other President in US history – he didn’t refer to other bureaucrats as “my distinguished collegue” or “my associate across the aisle” or “the illustrious Senator from…..” or “my revered partner in government….”

No. He called them things like Pocahontas or Sleepy Joe or Crazy Bernie…..” I had about five names. Then I got to thinking I wonder if there’s actually a list. Turns out!…..God bless Wikipedia. Here, then, is the complete list so far of what Trump referred to I guess damn near EVERYONE ON EARTH as, using one insult or another depending of course on the individual being called what he actually is. Enjoy.

List of nicknames used by Donald Trump – Wikipedia

–J.J. Solari
Political Investigator
Bikernet.com™





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RIDING INDIA WITH ROYAL ENFIELD–Riding a Royal Enfield along a steep winding road towards a hidden valley in North India, a large yellow sign appears, which reads “Kardung La Top, highest motorable road in the world.” Vast stretches of land surrounded by desert mountains span out below us on the other side.

When I’m on my motorbike, nothing can separate me from the world. I am no longer in lockdown, and I can take everything in my stride: the wind, the beaming sun and the scents of this faraway land.

On the banks of the river, lush oases contrast with the lunar landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Multi-colored prayer flags hanging from a monastery perched up high flutter in the wind. I spot camels roaming in the distance. Is it a mirage? What is this spectacular land I see before my eyes?

Philippe wakes up with a start, he was dreaming about riding his motorbike in the Himalayas! It was in Rajasthan that he discovered the joys of riding a Royal Enfield when traveling with a group of friends.

Since then, there’s just one thing he’s wanted to do: set off again on a road trip across Ladakh — a legendary Himalayan region connected by the highest roads in the world. His mind wandered as he nursed his morning coffee when the telephone rang. It was his buddy, Éric, “The Vintage Rides team has just confirmed we can go to Ladakh! Florence and I signed up straight away. Michel and Cécile will also be going.” The trip went from being a dream to becoming a reality.

What’s new in India?

On 14 February, India announced it would be relaxing its quarantine restrictions. The news has been on bikers’ minds since. There’s renewed hope for us globetrotters who’ve been stuck in one place for almost two years.

Our India-based mechanics and tour guides are emerging from a long period of hibernation, during which they showed great patience and their enthusiasm did not falter. Raring to get on his bike, from April onwards, Johann will take you through the Himalayan foothills on Uttarakhand’s most stunning bends and passes. Deepak, Harshvardhan and Ravi can’t wait to welcome you back to Ladakh, Rajasthan, South India, Goa and Madhya Pradesh too. The best is yet to come! We can’t wait to get back on the Indian roads at long last!

You should consider one of these rides. They are amazing. Our staffer, the Triking Viking rode to the Himalayas and Michael Lichter did the same. If you’re a bucket list kinda guy, these are amazing opportunities.—Bandit





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NEW FROM REVZILLA–Stockton Chain Breaker and Rivet Tool Kit
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NEWS FROM BILTWELL–Last month we asked for customer photos of real-world motorcycles with our handlebars on ’em. Thanks to everyone who submitted pics. Josh picked this sweet cone shovel, so Wade from LA is the winner of the $250 gift code. Nice work Wade!

Now we’re on the hunt for pics of bikes with our risers. Got some killer photos of your sick high-performance Harley you wanna share on our website?

Send ’em over to photos@biltwellinc.com and we’ll pick one lucky shooter to receive a $250 gift code good for anything in our Online store.

We’re cleaning the house and have some good stuff in the Biltwell Outlet at big discounts. From discontinued tail lights to slotted Tracker High handlebars and leftover event hats, we’ve got some good stuff at great prices!





STARBUCKS STOCK DROPPING—I know how the brothers feel about Starbucks. Check this.

After you receive this Alert, we will sell all 950 shares of Starbucks (SBUX) at or near $79. This will close out the portfolio’s position in SBUX, which returned -28%.

With Starbucks shares breaking below technical support levels, something we discussed with members in our last Weekly Roundup, we are exiting the position as the next level of support for the stock appears to be near $70. Rather than risk meaningful additional downside from current levels, similar to what we saw unfold for PayPal (PYPL) and Meta Platforms (FB) in late 2021, we are electing to sell our SBUX shares and move the name to the Bullpen.

The SBUX chart was teetering on a breakdown last week, when we gave it the benefit of the doubt and time, but today’s move solidifies that the stock is following the trend. We need to cut bait here, as there is further potential downside to go at the $70 level and perhaps down to $55.
–Action Alerts





RUMBLE WITH RMJ–We love multipurpose tools, and Snuckles fits that roll in a lot of ways. Tons of design time went into creating a four-finger meat tenderizer, napkin holder, paperweight, forehead scratcher, extreme exfoliator, DNA sampler thing. We wrapped all of those features up in 6 ounces of Aluminum and 14 ounces of old school brass.

Instead of machining Snuckles, we decided that Investment Casting was a cool way to go. Investment casting, also known as lost-wax casting is one of the oldest known metal forming techniques, Investment casting has been used in various forms for the last 5,000 years. So they have street cred and a certain old school character that you can’t get with machining. Snuckles will instantly become the centerpiece of your kitchen counter, and a favorite keepsake of the family chef!



These aren’t for carrying around, they are a kitchen utensil. Don’t do dumb stuff and break laws. Texas and a growing number of states don’t mind if you slip them in your back pocket, and some states will issue a permit for such a crazy idea. Do yourself a favor and research it for your locality so you don’t make us say “we told you so!”


The Snuckles will be sold first come first served.





NEW FROM THE LOWBROW GANG— Carry one of these classy, American-made blades and be prepared in style.

During this March Radness flash sale, get 20% OFF the Whiteknuckler knife of your choosing, including the Limited Edition Whiteknuckler x Lowbrow knives!

Every Tuesday this month we select a best selling product and add a DEEP discount, so these are going to go fast!

Sale pricing applies while supplies last, as they say.. don’t snooze on this!







NEWS FROM THE OPERATION GRATITUDE HEADQUARTERS–Dear Operation Gratitude supporter,

Tens of thousands of US military service members have deployed in response to the crisis in Ukraine and more are gearing up for mobilization, Operation Gratitude is committed to ensuring these individuals know the American people care about them.

Your contribution of $25 will put Care Packages directly into the hands of the men and women who have bravely and selflessly answered the call to serve.

As the conflict in Ukraine continues to unfold, Operation Gratitude will continue to provide opportunities for Americans to say thank you to each and every service member who goes into harms way. Donate $25 for every care package you can send now.?????

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Thank you for your support!

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Major General, USAF (Ret.)
Chief Executive Officer, Operation Gratitude
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QUICK, OPEN THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY–I’VE STARTED INVESTING IN STOCKS…

FIRST, CHICKEN, THEN BEEF, AND NOW VEGETABLE.

I KNOW IT’S RISKY; HOWEVER, I ALSO KNOW IT’LL

PAY OFF ONE DAY, AND I’LL BECOME A BOUILLONAIRE.

–El Waggs







NOW, FROM J.J.’S NEW DICTIONARY–83:Greta Thunberg………Self-proclaimed teenage major climate and atmospheric super scientist and Farenhiet and centigrade monitor/analyist who has PROBABLY never taken her own temperature due to ineptitude.

How she has come by her expertise in meteorology no one knows, so apparently the assumption is she is an atmospheric mystic of sublime insight. Her face seems to be devoid of skin muscles with the exception of the eternal wrestling match that seems to always be going on beneath the writhing flesh of her forehead.

Her emotional wrath regarding the refusal of “leaders” to obey her is unabating. When she is not screaming her demands of compliance to her wishes and commands and edicts – which are basically “Do something about this!!!” – she glares silently with what apparently is a scowl, though it could be delight, there is no way of knowing, her face is very similar everywhere in its absence of contrasting features, much like a large plate is.

To date no one has asked her where she comes by her certainties about how terrestrial climate and weather can be “reversed,” whatever reversing the weather could actually mean. She seems to want less heat although many of the “major” news and journalistic entities are insisting that “climate change” is now heating formerly cold areas and freezing formerly hot ones, which, it would seem to me is not climate change but merely climate relocation, which no one has yet explained why THAT would be a problem.

No one also ever explains why climate CHANGE is a problem, but the suggested hint is that without an abandonment of the industrial revolution the earth will burst into flame. Greta Thunberg, for all her fulminations and demands for obedience seems to possess not even one item of scholarly qualification for her monomania.

Therefore, she is more than qualified to be the global-press’s go-to gal for global temperature prognostication. Idiots always know their own.

–J.J. Solari
Bikernet Political Dictionary Correction Department Leader
Bikernet University







ANOTHER, New Bikernet Reader Comment!–The OFFICIAL Harley-Davidson Suggestion Box

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

I Wear some Fully Magnified Reading Sunglasses, when I ride My Ultraclassic. For us Older Riders it would be Great if You guys would come out with a line of Fully Magnified riding Sun glasses and Maybe Goggles.

I think you would sell a lot of them. I go through a couple pairs a year.

–Michael James Harper
indianblueguns@gmail.com
Camby, IN

How about readers for welding hoods and reader torch glasses? –Bandit







QUOTES FROM GREEN MURDER—It was predicted in 1988 that the Maldives would be under water by 2018. They are not. Some of the Maldives’s cabinet had an underwater meeting as a publicity stunt to sensationalize their demand for other people’s money to save them from inundation. Unlike most cabinet meetings, it was short.

In fact, massive new foreshore developments, hotels, luxury resorts and new airports were being built there in 2018-2021. Climate activists “scientists” lose nothing if they are wrong. Investors lose their shirts.

This is in accord with a 2019-global scale analysis of 709 islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans that revealed 89 percent were either stable or growing in size and only a few small islands had slightly decreased in size.

It was the UN that warned in 1989 “entire nations could be wiped off the face of the Earth by rising sea levels if the global warming trend is not reversed.” The UN was wrong. We were told lies. Did they correct their mistake? Did they apologize? Why Not? The land of climate activism is littered with lies, false claims, cooked data and mistakes and yet no corrections are made…

–Ian Plimer
Author
Green Murder







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FEATURE BIKE OF THE WEEK— This is Hellbitch. 1 year and 4 months of pure bliss.



–Gregg Barker




REPORT FROM THE CENTER FOR INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS— The fertilizer effect

This week we’re going to discuss the fertilizer effect. From a geological perspective we are in a CO2-poor phase of the earth’s atmosphere. There are two main benefits additional CO2 in the atmosphere will have on plants.

CO2 is plant food

One is that higher concentrations of CO2 increase the growth and yield of many plants. CO2 is plant food. That is why operators of greenhouses put additional CO2 in their greenhouses: to fertilize their plants. There are estimates that the increase in global crop yield over recent decades is partially attributable to increased atmospheric CO2, although the exact impact is subject to speculation.

Another effect of additional atmospheric CO2 is that plants can improve their water management with increased CO2 concentration. Through photosynthesis plants exchange gases like CO2 and oxygen with the atmosphere over little holes in their leaves called stomata. The higher the CO2 concentration the fewer stemmata are needed for the exchange. As a result less water evaporates from the leaves in the process. This can have significant impacts, especially in areas where water is scarce for the plants.

Global greening

The overall effect of this is a boost to plant life with increasing CO2. Satellite observations have confirmed significant increase in global plant biomass over the last 35 years, which can be detected by measuring the area of green leaves on the planet surface.

Notably, there is significant plant growth in areas human beings have not touched except through us feeding the plants more CO2 by using fossil fuels. Thus, we can say with some confidence that atmospheric CO2 increases have had a positive impact on planetary plant and crop growth from a human perspective.

A key lesson here is that we can’t assume that environmental impact is bad. We certainly can’t assume that it’s catastrophic.

When we’re thinking about what to do about fossil fuels we have to be precise about the negatives and we cannot ignore the positives. We must look at the full context.

–Alex Epstein
Center for Industrial Progress




WHAT’S NEXT?—Hopefully pouring concrete in the next couple of days. Moving dirt around today and waiting.





Gym is coming together. I’m hitting it hard to build strength and keep my blood pumping.



Need to stay strong for the shop move-in procedure. It’s going to be gruesome and heavy.











The Pandemic arrived from the evil west coast, just in time, before life in Califa is banned.


Hang on for next week. I watched the weather turn from 20 degrees to 55 degrees in a couple of days. At night the rings of snow glisten under still-green pine trees in the moonlight like phosphorescence in the sea. Every day is amazing, like Yale explains, when you’re not being bombed, you still have food on the table and the lights come on at night.

Ride Fast and Free until the end!

If you work with metals only, you are still of course using electrical lighting and electrical tools. Maybe even printed manuals!

Class A

Class A fire extinguishers will put out basic fires: wood, paper and other typical material. In an auto shop, this fire extinguisher is best placed in the office area to put out simple fires. It is never to be used on gasoline, oil or electrical fires because it contains water.

Class B

Class B extinguishers are a must in a garage due to all the flammable liquids that mechanics deal with on a day-to-day basis. Class B extinguishers put out gasoline, oil and other fires from flammable liquids. Depending on how big the garage is, you might need to place several of these throughout the shop.

Class C

Class C extinguishers are meant for electrical fires from wiring or equipment that is run off of electricity. Even if all the motorized tools in the shop ran off of hydraulics or some other power, a class C extinguisher is necessary for fires that start in electrical outlets in office areas, lighting or other electric sources.

Class D

Combinations

THIS THURSDAY NIGHT

Kick the St. Paddy’s Night Off at Irwindale Dragstrip!! Gates Open at 4pm with Drag Racing from 5pm to 10pm and Burnout Box from 6pm to 10pm!!

From street legal to full blown race vehicles, bring out your car or bike and spend your Thursday at Irwindale Dragstrip and Burnout Box!!

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ROYAL ENFIELD REVEALS ALL-NEW SCRAM 411 ADV CROSSOVER

Ready. Set. Scram!

Milwaukee, WI (Tuesday, March 15, 2022) – Royal Enfield, the global leader in the midsize (250cc – 750cc) motorcycling segment, today unveiled the Scram 411 – the brand’s first ADV crossover. The new Scram 411 is an engaging, accessible and capable street scrambler, with the heart of an adventure motorcycle. Built on Royal Enfield’s proven 411cc single-cylinder engine platform and the Harris Performance chassis, the Scram 411 combines spirited agility on urban streets, with competent rough-roading capabilities. Focused and purposeful changes in the riding geometry and ergonomics make it ideal for in-city riding, as well as unpredictable, challenging trails off the urban grid.

Unveiled for global audiences today, the new Scram 411 is already available in India, and will be available in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America later this year. The Scram 411 is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. late summer/early fall. Pricing and colorways will be announced in the coming months.

The Scram 411 is a continuation of Royal Enfield’s constant pursuit of exploration, and building motorcycles to enable every adventure. One such motorcycle is the Himalayan—Royal Enfield’s flagship adventure tourer. Launched in 2016, the Himalayan has fostered a subculture of adventure touring around the world, most recently, even Antarctica’s South Pole. Its unique design and well-rounded capability make it among Royal Enfield’s best-selling motorcycles, and it is upon this stalwart platform that the style evolution continues with the more urban-focused ADV-crossover motorcycle—the Scram 411.

The all-new Scram 411 is a new subspecies that has the authentic vibes of a scrambler and adventure touring in its DNA. With long-travel suspension and class-leading ground clearance paired with a 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear, the Scram 411 is playfully agile on city streets, yet is highly capable of tackling more rugged terrain, so the exploration doesn’t end when the pavement stops.

Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director, Eicher Motors Ltd., simply loves the fluidity and the
multipurpose ability of the Scram 411. Speaking about this in the context of modern existence, he said, “Whether it’s London, New Delhi or Tokyo, the contours of modern urban existence are ever-changing. With our world increasingly becoming more fast-paced, life in the urban context has become about the weekday hustle and the weekend getaway, and everything in between. We wanted to build a motorcycle that could effortlessly navigate this entire gamut, and be the perfect ally for the young, modern-day rider. The Scram 411 is truly a motorcycle made for now, and is always ready to tackle whatever surprise is in store.”

Speaking about the inspiration behind the Scram 411, and about the new motorcycle, Executive Director,
Royal Enfield, B Govindarajan, said, “The globally lauded versatility and competence of the Himalayan inspired us to reimagine the motorcycle in a more young, modern-day, urban context. The Scram 411 is the perfect crossover for young city-dwellers, who prefer a motorcycle that is fun and engaging to ride around the city, yet has a rugged appeal. By shifting the riding geometry to make the motorcycle more at home on busy city streets, and retaining its strong ability to take on rough roads and take on the weekend dirt trail, we’ve brought a unique subcategory for consumers. Like all our motorcycles, the Scram 411 is built for the global rider, and manufactured with world-class engineering. We also have an array of genuine motorcycle accessories and a vibrant apparel range inspired by the Scram lifestyle. This is a very exciting and spirited new motorcycle, and we are confident that young riders from across the world will love the new Scram 411.”

Mark Wells, Chief of Design at Royal Enfield, enjoys riding the Scram 411, and loves how easily it can navigate a wide spectrum of terrain and challenges. Speaking about creating a new subspecies of motorcycles, he said, “Most scrambler motorcycles focus only on aesthetics and looks. When we began work on the Scram 411, we were determined to create a motorcycle that would be distinct in design and purpose, and bring the best of rough-road capability to urban riding. With its distinctive look and design, playful colorways, accessible riding proposition, the Scram 411 is an ultimate ADV crossover for the urban environment.”

ROYAL ENFIELD SCRAM 411 – DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS

The Scram 411 is powered by the globally appreciated 411cc, fuel-injected, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled single-cylinder engine. The counterbalanced engine ensures smooth power delivery and strong bottom-end torque that elevates the overall performance. The wide spread of useable power makes it easy to manage over long urban commutes with minimum gear shifts, and the confidence-inspiring low-revving torque allows it to tackle bad road, and off-road sections easily.

Long-travel suspension and monoshock design, together with class-leading 7.8 inches (200mm) of ground clearance, the Scram 411 delivers a smooth and comfortable ride. The telescopic front suspension with 41mm forks and 7.4 inches (190mm) travel, pairs with 7.0 inches (180mm) travel on the rear, where the link-mounted monoshock enables stable and confident riding over rough roads. Front and rear disc brakes combined with dual-channel ABS, ensures confident braking.

The change in the riding geometry is brought about by the 19-inch front wheel and dual-purpose tire. This, combined with the 17-inch rear wheel, are key to the Scram 411 motorcycle’s nimble handling. The dual-purpose tires ensure a confident grip over tarmac and loose gravel for the ideal combination of on-road grip and rough-road tractability.

The seat on the new Scram 411 is designed for comfort over long saddle time. The single seat that reflects the urban styling of the motorcycle, offers great comfort for both rider and passenger. The accessible 31.2-inch (795mm) seat height enables and easy reach to the ground, making it easy to maneuver in stop-and-go traffic.

The Scram 411 features a new digital-analog instrument cluster that provides easy access to essential information. Circumvented by a traditional analog speedometer, the Scram retains this classic style element, also making for easy viewing.

WATCH THE Live Launch of the Royal Enfield Scram 411

More details, information and specifications on the North America-spec Royal Enfield Scram 411 ADV crossover motorcycle, including colorways, options, genuine accessories and pricing, will be released in the coming months. U.S. arrival is anticipated in late summer/early spring.

#readysetscram #scram411 #royalenfieldscram

About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 140 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the all-new Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT 650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.

Essentials to flip into high gears inside your Garage

by Kyle Smith from Hagerty.com

We all started somewhere, and for most of us garage-dwellers, it was a set of sockets and screwdrivers.

From there we progressively acquired tools to complete tasks and projects until we reached a point where there wasn’t a project to be scared of.

A big part of that is the mental toolbox, but the physical tools in your hands or on your bench can be critical in deciding if you are able to take on a project.

We took a look around the garage and rounded up these eight tools that we recommend for a budding DIY enthusiast.

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Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Cameron McAdoo Secures Fourth Consecutive Podium in Detroit

March 12, 2022 | Ford Field | Detroit, Michigan

Foothill Ranch, Calif. (March 13, 2022) – Round 10 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship brought the series to the famous Motor City of Detroit, Michigan, where Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Cameron McAdoo secured his fourth consecutive podium result with a second-place finish. In the 450SX Class, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson was involved in an exciting battle for the lead before a late-race crash ended his race.

McAdoo entered Saturday’s morning qualifying session keen on closing in on the championship lead. From the first timed qualifying session, it was clear McAdoo had the pace to win as he used the power of his Kawasaki KX™250 to uncork a massive quad down the rhythm section and record the fastest lap of session one. At the end of the timed qualifying sessions, Team Green’s McAdoo recorded the third-fastest time overall with a 44.480.

In 250SX Heat 2, McAdoo started the race in seventh place. With his sights set forward, the No.48 quickly began planning his attack towards the front during the opening laps. McAdoo’s superior speed through the whoop section made all the difference in the short race as he was able to utilize this advantage to make his way up to second place before the end of the race.

At the start of the 250SX Main Event, McAdoo found himself caught up in the middle of the pack as he navigated through the first rhythm section inside the top-10. Eager to make his way up the field, McAdoo used his creative line choice to move past the competition and run in third before the start of Lap 3. By the halfway mark, the Team Green™ rider was following close behind second place and again utilized his impressive speed through the whoop section to make the pass. After moving into second, McAdoo fended off immediate pressure from the rider behind and proceeded to build a comfortable gap between him and third in the following laps. The Iowa native continued his charge forward but limited time forced McAdoo to settle for a second-place finish.

McAdoo’s impressive charge through the field on his No.48 KX™250 secured a fourth consecutive podium finish of the 2022 season maintaining second place in the 250SX Eastern Regional Championship points standings.

“This is my first time racing here in Detroit and I’m happy with how the day went. We started on a strong note after finishing the first timed qualifying session with the fastest lap time and backed that up with a strong showing in my heat race. I really want to be battling for wins and know I have the speed to do so, I just need to work on getting better starts so I can be in the mix from early on. Overall, I’m proud of how I rode and am thankful I have such a strong team supporting me.”
– Cameron McAdoo

Coming into the day with the expectation of testing different bike setups, Anderson started his morning by closely examining the layout in Ford Field during riders’ track walk. Anderson and the team discussed the day’s game plan before qualifying, anticipating how the track would change throughout the day due to the unique Detroit dirt which was tackier than in years past. In the later stages of qualifying, Anderson consistently recorded lap times near the top of the timesheet before recording a 43.716 lap time for third-fastest heading into the night show.

The beginning of 450SX Heat 2 saw Anderson utilize the impressive handling of his KX™450SR to trade positions with the front runners during the opening laps. Combining fast laps with consistent whoop speed, the No.21 Kawasaki rider ran comfortably in second before the start of Lap 4. In the later stages of the race, Anderson found himself having to adapt to the track’s rapidly deteriorating surface but, like a true veteran, managed the situation with ease and finished the short qualification race in second.

The beginning of the 450SX Main Event saw Anderson off to another strong main event start and trading positions back and forth at the front of the pack before taking firm control over second place by the end of Lap 4. The No.21 KX450SR rider utilized his whoop speed to take the lead two laps later. As the race unfolded behind him, Anderson was running comfortably out front and in control of the race. Near the halfway mark, the New Mexico native began feeling immense pressure from behind but refused to hand over the position easily. Despite his best efforts, the rider behind was able to take over the lead with 10 minutes left in the race. Never one to give up, Anderson stuck close behind the leader’s wheel, studying his line choices and mounting charges to regain the lead. Unfortunately, while making a charge for the lead, Anderson suffered a late-race crash that ended his night early.

Anderson retains second place in the championship points standings with seven rounds of racing left to go.

“I was feeling really good today from the start of the first practice. Probably the best I’ve felt racing in Detroit, and I think my performance throughout the night showed I had what it took to win tonight. Unfortunately, I pushed a little too hard while challenging for the lead and had a crash that ended my race early. It’s unlucky, but these things happen. I’m just glad I feel fine right now and am planning on giving it my all in Indianapolis next weekend.”
– Jason Anderson

Brandon Paasch, Cam Peterson, and Sheridan Morais Make it an all Pirelli Podium Sweep using DIABLO™ Superbike Slicks

DAYTONA, Fla. (March 12, 2022) – Pirelli Tire North America stormed to victory and a one, two, three finish at the 80th running of the Daytona 200. The victory marked the second consecutive at Daytona for TOBC Racing rider Brandon Paasch who relied on the performance of the DIABLO™ Superbike range in each of his successes. Attack Performance Yamaha rider Cam Peterson came up 0.007 short to finish second, followed by fellow South African Sheridan Morais in third aboard his Syntainics / Penz13 racing machine, making it an all Pirelli podium sweep for the first time in the event’s history.

“Man, what a race,” said Paasch. “I kind of hung back early to let everyone settle in before making my moves and we got going just in time. That was a close finish and the slingshot worked out perfectly. My team decided to not change tires on our last pit stop, which definitely was a gamble, but it showed how much traction was left in my Pirelli’s as we came to the final stretch. A huge thank you to Pirelli for their efforts that have played a big part in my Daytona 200 victories!”

The 57-lap shootout proved to be an all-out battle as riders exchanged passes for the podium positions lap-after-lap. Paasch used patience for the majority of the race, running just inside the top-five with his sights locked in on the front-runners. As riders began to make their final pit stops, Paasch found himself out front before making a pit stop of his own, allowing Peterson to inherit the lead with 12-laps remaining. Paasch and the TOBC Racing team elected to pit for fuel only after seeing how well the DIABLO™ Superbike slicks continued to hold up. He would return to the track in second but was quickly shuffled to fourth, as he got back up to speed.

“My team absolutely crushed that second pit stop, which put me in a great position,” said Peterson. “I was kind of out there in no man’s land with a little bit of traffic and no draft. I came around to the finish and thought I had put myself in the perfect position, and at the last second, I could feel Brandon there and tried to push up on him. It was a fun race and a good confidence builder.”

Paasch and Morais used one another to begin a push towards the front, slowly closing in on the rear wheel of Peterson with just three laps to go. With the race to the checkered flag on, it was Paasch who proved to have a brilliant strategy holding back throughout the race and using a slingshot move down the final straight to take the victory by just 0.007 seconds over Peterson. Morais was just behind the lead duo to complete the podium in third, 0.057 seconds behind the winner.

The victory marks the first time that Pirelli has won the Daytona 200 three consecutive times. Kyle Wyman won in 2019 and Paasch in 2021 and 2022. No race was held in 2021.

“I wanted to break away so bad, but it just seemed impossible,” said Morais. “That was a fun race. Probably the most fun I have ever had in a race. Every lap someone was there. I thought Cam should have had that race, but we put our heads down and managed to close that gap and it was a battle to the finish.”

Paasch’s race-winning Triumph set the fastest lap of the race with a 1:49.959 and was equipped with a 120/70R17 DIABLO Superbike SC2 front and 190/60R17 Daytona rear tire.

“What an incredible way to cap off the weekend here at Daytona,” said Oscar Solis, senior racing manager, Pirelli. “To be able to win this iconic event for the third consecutive time is special and to do it by sweeping the podium just makes it that much sweeter! It was a tight race to the finish and having so many Pirelli riders battling for the win just shows how capable the DIABLO™ Superbike range is. Congratulations to Brandon on the win and Cam and Sheridan on their podiums!”

In addition to capturing the top three spots, Pirelli showed its domination with six riders in the top eight positions, including TOBC Racings Danny Eslick sixth, TSE Racing’s Harry Truelove seventh, and Vision Wheel / Discount Tire / KWS Motorsports rider Geoff May eighth. With MotoAmerica and Daytona allowing riders to choose the tire brand of their choice, more than half of the grid elected to run Pirelli.

2022 Daytona 200 Race Results (Pirelli riders in bold):
1. Brandon Paasch
2. Cam Peterson
3. Sheridan Morais
4. Josh Hayes
5. Richie Escalante
6. Danny Eslick
7. Harry Truelove
8. Geoff May

For more information about the complete line of Pirelli motorcycle tires, please visit Pirelli.com

Yippee,

We moved our clocks and watches forward this morning, and Spring is just a week or so away. We’ve gone from 11 degrees to 50 degrees in a week. And as soon as our shop is complete, we will be taking advantage of the extra daylight time working on bikes and playing in the shop.

–Bandit

Last year Bikernet.com hit the 25-year marker in the business, which was a major milestone after starting in 1996, when the web was super-young.

Here is an awesome feature article from 2007, to give readers a glimpse of how the Motorcycling industry has shaped over the years and insight into the legacy of Bikernet.com

Badlands Run 2007
DownUnder Bikernet Reporters Ride To Sturgis

By Doc with photos by Doc and Chris Callen

“Sometimes on a trip like this you can begin to feel as if you have no other life but this; that you’ve always been riding and always will be.

Family, friends, home, pets all seem to fade into a mist of another time and another place. Here and now is the only reality. This place. This road. And during those times when it feels like one is riding through a pizza oven, skin cracked and dry despite sun block regularly applied, tired, thirsty and with a bad case of monkey-butt it helps to remind oneself of the old saying that, “even the worst day on the road, still beats the best day at work”.

Sustained by a mix of road philosophy, music from their CD players and the thought of that first long cold beer, the boys hit Wichita just on dusk, bought that longed-for cold beer and booked into the nearest motel.”

– Excerpt from Badlands Run 2007 By Doc

Read the entire Flashback Feature Article at:
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/Badlands_Run_2007.aspx

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This week the House and Senate are tackling a self-imposed deadline to pass funding legislation before government departments and agencies run out of money. To avoid a government shutdown, a large omnibus spending bill is being voted on that will fund government operations through the end of September. Importantly for transportation related projects and programs, the omnibus bill unlocks billions of dollars in funding that Washington red tape has delayed.

Lawmakers and transportation officials have been warning for months that full implementation of the $1.5 trillion infrastructure law, which was enacted in November, isn’t possible because government funding is constrained at 2021 levels. So, while the money is actually in the accounts and ready to be spent, transportation agencies are locked out of using a large percentage of the money until this second piece of legislation is enacted.

Only in Washington, D.C. does it take two bills, five months apart, to achieve your policy objectives!

Lawmakers Focus on Tesla
Recently Tesla has come under criticism for its Autopilot and Full-Self Driving (FSD) features, which critics say give the impression to drivers that the vehicles are capable of hands-off operation. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened two investigations into Tesla’s autopilot system and the automaker has launched nearly a dozen recalls in the U.S. Many of those recalls are related to over-the-air updates which allows Tesla to tweak and change its software remotely.

Last month, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a letter to Tesla seeking answers to a series of questions regarding its technology. Included in the letter were questions regarding safety programming, issues related to phantom braking and driver monitoring capabilities.

Tesla responded to the letter last week saying in part, “Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD Capability features enhance the ability of our customers to drive safer than the average driver in the U.S.,”

Senators Blumenthal and Markey seemed less than impressed with Tesla’s response to their questions. In a joint statement they said Tesla’s response was “just more evasion and deflection from Tesla. Despite its troubling safety track record and deadly crashes, the company seemingly wants to carry on with business as usual.”

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has long been concerned that safety standards for self-driving and autonomous vehicle technology are inadequate. All motorcyclists should remember that these vehicles are on our roadways right now. Remain vigilant while riding, as the operators and perhaps even the manufacturers are not fully aware of what this technology can and cannot do.

To read the initial letter sent to Tesla click here.

About Motorcycle Riders Foundation
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 Website at: http://mrf.org