Why California lets motorcycles legally split lanes while 49 other states do not from https://ktla.com by Tony Kurzweil If you’ve ever been startled out of the doldrums of your afternoon commute by a thundering, lane splitting Harley Davidson and cursed whoever is responsible, you’re not alone. But before you blast the California Highway Patrol with emails listing all the reasons why that congestion-cutting biker should be given a ticket and told to stay in his lane, there are some things you should know. First, not only is lane sharing or lane splitting legal in California but the CHP wrote the safety guidelines as instructed in AB51, which was approved by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2016. In fact, although lane sharing occurs in other states, California is the only place where the practice has been made legal. But why? Well, one reason is that lane sharing has been going on in California ever since motorcycles have been on the freeway, so it was important to set some ground rules, CHP Motorcycle Officer Brian O’Toole said. The second, and maybe more interesting reason, is that it makes time spent on the freeway shorter, not only for motorcyclists but for us four-wheel motorists as well. “As motorcycles are moving through, splitting the lanes … that’s one less vehicle occupying that lane,” CHP Motorcycle Officer Brian O’Toole said. “It’s saving the average motorist in a car time … If we were to all of a sudden not allow lane splitting anymore, that’s a motorcycle sitting in the lane ahead of them,” O’Toole said. But just because the motorcyclist has the CHP on their side when it comes to lane sharing, it doesn’t mean they can recklessly speed past you. “It’s still a privilege … We’re the only state left, so it’s a privilege for us to do this,” O’Toole said The CHP’s guidelines say bikers should only split lanes when the flow of traffic is 40 mph or less, and not travel more than 10 mph faster than the vehicles surrounding them. However, nothing is set in stone, O’Toole said. It is always up to an officer’s discretion as to whether the motorcyclist’s actions are deemed unsafe. Also, like motorists, motorcycles are not allowed to cross in and out of the carpool lane unless there is a designated opening. “You’re not any more privileged than a car would be to jump into that carpool lane,” O’Toole said. Motorcycles are supposed to be sharing a lane on one side or the other and cross over only when there’s a broken line marking an entry and exit point. As for drivers, they can help out too. “Move over to the left or right, depending on which lane you’re in, and create a little bit of a gap for motorcyclists to safely pass. It’s a win-win situation for both,” O’Toole said. Ultimately, riders and drivers need to work together to save everyone time on the freeway.

TVS-owned Norton Motorcycles opens new Global Headquarters: 8,000 bikes to roll out every year
from https://www.financialexpress.com by Pradeep Shah

The new headquarters is creating over a hundred new high-skilled jobs and more in the coming years and will be able to build around 8,000 motorcycles a year.

Norton Motorcycles has announced the completion of its new global headquarters that includes state-of-the-art manufacturing capability and the company’s new global design and R&D hub as well. The new HQ is a display of significant commitment by TVS Motor Company in its partnership with Norton Motorcycles. Within just 18 months of acquiring the iconic British marque, TVS has overseen the creation of its world-class facility in Solihull, West Midlands, UK.

The new Norton leadership, together with TVS Motor Company, has conducted a wide-ranging review of Norton Motorcycles operations, resulting in new appointments and processes and these have been specifically in engineering, design, and manufacturing areas in order to ensure the highest quality standards, the company stated.

Moreover, the new headquarters is creating over a hundred new high-skilled jobs and more in the coming years and will be able to build around 8,000 motorcycles a year.

As part of the new manufacturing process, every single component of every new Norton bike will be evaluated in a new quality-testing laboratory to ensure the highest build quality. Moreover, the company says that within the laboratory are inspection rooms, testing areas including destruction testing, and a rolling road while a customer reception and showroom, service workshop, and office are also housed at the new HQ.

The Norton manufacturing facility has also been engineered to be highly sustainable and to minimize waste. The brand says that the build used numerous sustainable and rapid build techniques on the project, the components of which are almost 50% reconfigurable as a proportion of total construction cost – in order to increase special flexibility. The new facility is supported by the West Midlands Growth partnership, the UK Government, and is a great example of Anglo-Indian cooperation.

‘Totally amazing’: Vietnam veteran, cancer survivor reunited with stolen motorcycle after 3 years
from https://www.cincinnati.com by Quinlan Bentley

On Friday nights, the Lawrenceburg Motorcycle Speedway comes alive. The smell of exhaust fills the air and bleachers vibrate from the deafening roar of motors revving, as motorcyclists of all ages line up to compete in a high-adrenaline, high-risk race around a smooth dirt track.

These are the nights that James Procopio lives for. The 74-year-old Vietnam War veteran started racing motorcycles in his 20s, but had to give it up after family and life got in the way.

Procopio says he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2011 and needed surgery to remove his intestines. He returned to the race track about four years ago after receiving his final chemotherapy treatment.

“I came down here one night, said, ‘Man, I sure miss that,’ and from that night on I put a bike together and started racing,” Procopio told The Enquirer, sitting in the back of a pickup truck on a cold, dark November night, the orange glow of a portable heater at his feet, while waiting for his turn to race.

Procopio worked for two years fixing up a red, white and blue 1980 Honda XR 500 to get it in racing form. But he was only able to race the bike once before it was stolen, along with his pickup truck, from his apartment in Mount Healthy.

The truck was recovered not long after it was stolen but the bike was gone.

“Every spare dime went into that bike,” he said.

Working out of his garage on old and vintage motorbikes, Procopio is somewhat of a local legend. He got his first job when he was 13 working on bicycles and motorbikes at Bishop’s Bicycle Shop in Silverton, where he stayed until he was drafted into the Army at age 19.

It was through his part-time mechanic work that Procopio met Ben Groh, who’s since become a good friend and racing partner. In the past three years since Procopio’s bike was stolen, Groh said he had been working to track down the missing bike on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.

“It’s popped up here and there for the past three years,” Groh said. “I’ve seen it come and go and I’ve been close to getting it and it slipped through the cracks.”

Groh’s brother spotted the bike at a local body shop, and he along with Rick Brun, another close friend of Procopio’s and fellow racer, were able to set up an undercover buy with Cincinnati police and retrieve the bike. It was returned to Procopio early last month.

Procopio describes the moment of seeing his motorcycle again as “totally amazing.” That same night he went down to the speedway and raced it.

Those who compete in flat track racing, in which racers drive on a dirt track with only rear brakes and must slide into each turn, describe it as more of a way of life than a sport.

“A lot of people don’t really understand it fully until you try it,” Groh told The Enquirer.

“It’s kind of like surfing: One good wave will call you back the rest of your life,” Brun said.

For Procopio, after surviving two heart attacks, two strokes and cancer, it’s become a source of relief.

“I’m in pain probably 24/7,” he said. “When I’m out there, I don’t feel a thing. Just everything goes away.”

The last race of the season in Lawrenceburg was held Nov. 5.

But Procopio says he’s going to keep racing “as long as I can.”

Memories of Motorcycle Club from the early ’60s.

by Dave Arthur

Shortly after our club started in 1960, we got a clubhouse. I can’t remember if we got it in 1960 or 1961. It was an old house on about an acre.

All the members in the club at that time were older than me, most had jobs and a place to live.

I loved the new clubhouse, it was a wooden house and it was large and old. The driveway was dirt and long leading to the house. I decided to live there, and any member was welcome to do the same.

We had parties there. The parties lasted a few days but there was always a straggler or two who might stay a week or so.

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Soft Lower Leg Warmers? It’s not the ’80s anymore
Story & Photos by Koz Mraz
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Engine Guard Lowers, Engine Chaps, Rain Guards, Soft Farings…Leg Warmers? Whatever you want to call those things that go on engine guards to stop the rain, cold air, wind, and flapping pant legs from sanding the hair off your calves.

Sometimes you want the airflow, sometimes you don’t. There are a plethora of options and they all come in two parts, left side, right side, just like those 80’s leg warmers—except one. Airlite’s one-piece, full cover soft lowers can be installed and removed quickly.

There are many reasons riders need soft lowers. They cut down the cold wind and rain, keeping boots and legs dry. They can extend your riding season so you can cruise earlier – cruise later – cruise longer – cruise safer.

Because of its one-piece design, Airlite claims that air is captured, screened, and directed exactly where it belongs; into the radiator and/or cooling fins. They also claim that wind buffeting around your upper body is reduced. They’re efficient and form-fitting in the highway bar cover with no gaps, so there’s no cold and wet wind slapping onto the rider.

The soft lowers are constructed with vinyl used on car bras which means they can be in the sun and wind 24/7 and don’t harden and crack like upholstery vinyl. The soft woven fabric backing material makes it impossible to tear or rip.

The screen is made of a heavy-duty mesh for bug and rock chip protection. It’s the same material that dump trucks use to cover loads. Poly webbing that snugly surrounds the bars is also used in seat belts. Airlite uses the same nylon thread employed in aircraft upholstery and a computerized long arm sewing machine allows for topstitching.

With a background in aviation, owner Bob Morris has designed his soft lowers to be extremely durable and uses all U.S materials. These things seem indestructible and he claims to have never had a defective or damaged lower returned.

Optional storage pouches are available on one or both sides. As stated, fitment is a snap. There are in fact no snaps, clips, or zippers, just Velcro where you need it and it comes with a stowaway bag.

In the real world, Soft Lowers are leg warmers. The radiant engine heat reflecting off the back of the soft lowers creates warm air vortices noticeably increasing the ambient air temperature behind them.

The Airlite soft lowers look and function flawlessly. It’s easy to install, will stop the rain, bugs, and rocks and stows easily away when unused.

Airlite has a soft lower that’s specifically made for almost every bike and year.

Price Range: $94.95 to $126.95

https://www.airlite.ca/

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No one has a paint show as the Perewitz crew has.

Photos and Text by Jack McIntyre

It’s amazing what the artists come up with regarding concepts, ideas, colors, and layouts.

This particular show was in Daytona at the Broken spoke & is a perfect example of the rest of their shows. Enjoy.

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Leigh from North Carolina was beautiful, and knew exactly what to wear and how to pose.

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Vance & Hines Reveals New Look for NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles in
Conjunction with Launch of VO2 Military Power Series Program

Following yesterday’s launch of the Vance & Hines VO2 Military Power Series, the Vance & Hines NHRA race team revealed new livery on all three of their NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles for Veteran’s Day weekend.

The VO2 Military Power Series is a line of air intake products recognizing five branches of the US Military and supporting the Children of Fallen Patriots, an organization that provides educational resources to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. The logos of the military branches are “officially licensed” to Vance & Hines for use in this program.

Today, in the first round of qualifying at the NHRA Auto Club Nationals in Pomona, California, Vance & Hines riders Angelle Sampey, Andrew Hines and Eddie Kraweic rolled out a new paint scheme honoring veterans and those serving in the US Military. The design features a dramatic take on the stars and stripes of the American flag along with the logos of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.

The Auto Club Nationals are the finale of the NHRA drag racing season. The results will determine the championship in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class for 2021.

It’s Crazy It’s Wonderful

The world is nuts. Did you see that Germany won’t sign the declaration to eliminate internal combustion vehicles?

Yet, none of our internal combustion organizations or publications in the United States, like the AMA, Rider Magazine, SEMA, MRF, Dice Magazine, NCOM, Easyriders, NHRA, Auto Club, MIC or the NMA will even question the elimination. If they don’t motorcycles will be toast in a decade.

I don’t think our Veterans fought for this. They fought for open debate. They fought for men and women to be able to stand up and question the government.

Ride Fast and Free Forever and never give up.

I’ll leave it at that. Let’s hit the news:

–Bandit

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The world is nuts. Did you see that Germany won’t sign the declaration to eliminate internal combustion vehicles? Yet, none of our internal combustion organizations or publications in the United States, like the AMA, Rider Magazine, SEMA, MRF, Dice Magazine, NCOM, Easyriders, NHRA, FEMA, Auto Club, MIC or the NMA will even question Climate Doomsday scenarios. If they don’t motorcycles will be toast in a decade.

Maybe they are being bullied by the radicals, but I don’t think our veterans fought for climate lies. They fought for open debate and the truth. They fought for men and women to be able to stand up and question the government.

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.

THIS JUST IN FROM THE PRISM GANG–Veterans Day Sale

In an effort to honor our country’s veterans and their families, we’re extending a 15% discount* to everyone, today only.

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Being a tit man all my life I gotta disagree with Honest Abe. I’ll take a broad with little to no ass and big tits over a broad with a big ass and no tits any day of the week!!!

–Steve Bauman
Mission Viejo, CA

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VANISHING BREED MAKES THE CUT–
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Drew Gatewood:
“It’s up to us to see that young people gain knowhow and equally important desire to understand the workings of mechanical things. My Father had an old pocket watch that he would let me take apart and put back together with his set of “jewelers” screwdrivers. It never ran, but taught me about mechanics. Though my life has been involved with Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines I still have that old watch. Proverbs 22:6 “

(I looked up Proverbs 22:6 and as per King James Version it says: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Wayfarer)

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NEWS FROM THE SPIRITUAL EMPIRE IN SEDONA–
The empire is expanding, printing 3X as many magazines this issue, working with Big Rig to turn www.spiritofsedonamag.com into a revenue-generating platform.

Starting a Podcast where I interview the practitioners, charging for that, Publishing books for locals, This one is actually selling and I have a percentage of sales.

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Arizona has wonderful riding I do a 180-mile loop once a week, which takes me through red rocks, pine forests at 7000 feet. I pass villages, lakes, grand vistas, mountain twisties. the ride has it all. and almost ZERO traffic.

I am sure you have the same story to tell. We are both very lucky to have gotten out of the madness that is Los Angeles.

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CLIMATE DEPOT FLASHBACK–Men Warm Globe, Women Feel the Heat, Group Claims – The solution?! ‘Climate gender justice’

The spokesman for a feminist-based environmental group at UN climate summit, accused men of being the biggest contributors to human-caused “global warming” and lamented that women are bearing the brunt of the negative climate consequences created by men.

“Women and men are differently affected by climate change and they contribute differently to climate change,” said Ulrike Rohr, director of the German-based group called “Genanet-Focal point gender, Environment, Sustainability.” Rohr, who is demanding “climate gender justice,” left no doubt as to which gender she believes was the chief culprit in emitting greenhouse gasses.

“To give you an example from Germany, it is mostly men who are going by car. Women are going by public transport mostly,” Rohr told Cybercast News Service. Rohr was standing in front of her booth, which featured a banner calling for “creative gender strategies” from “rural households to global scientific bodies.”

“In most parts of the world, women are contributing less [to greenhouse gasses],” Rohr continued. But it is the women of the world who will feel the most heat from catastrophic global warming, she said. “At least in the developing countries, it is women who are more affected because they are more vulnerable, so they don’t have access to money to go outside the country or go somewhere else to earn money and they have to care for their families,” she said.

–Climate Depot

NMA TIP OF THE WEEK–Driving through a Weather Disaster

Weather disasters can take on many forms: a sudden downpour that is much worse than predicted, an ice storm that hits suddenly, a dust storm that shows up unexpectedly, or localized ground fog so thick, you can only see a few feet in front of you.

Everyone likes to say, “Be prepared.” You can be by knowing what to do before anything happens. For an unexpected weather event, you need to, more than anything, remain calm, think about where you are and where you need to go, and if you don’t need to drive, then don’t.

If you have to drive out of the situation, remember to travel at a safe speed for the road and weather conditions. Don’t be in a hurry no matter if you’re late. Safety should always be your priority.

Here are two prime examples of recent sudden weather events. In late September, a downpour in Abilene, Texas, was so severe that many drivers were caught off guard when driving their regular route. They found themselves in high water and had to be rescued. An atmospheric river event hit northern California in late October. Fresno and Sonoma County drivers found themselves in a deluge with the possibility of mudslides.

If you find yourself in an acute downpour situation, here are some things to keep in mind.

Avoid driving through water if it is fast-moving across or down the road. Even six inches of water may cause you to lose control, and two feet of water could carry you with the flow.

Underpasses are particularly vulnerable to rising waters.

Do not drive through flood water if fallen electrical lines are nearby or have dipped in the water. (You shouldn’t go on flooded roads anyway, except in extreme emergencies, since you might not know where the road is, or if the road could have been damaged in some way.)

Be alert for debris and trash, tree limbs and even trees, loose farm animals, and stranded vehicles.

Stoplights and stop signs may be missing or not working. Treat intersections as four-way stops and be courteous with other drivers.

Recognize that law enforcement will be busy and may not be able to direct traffic.

Bad weather coupled with dangerous driving conditions should be expected. If a forecast says bad weather is on the way, heed the warning. Postpone your travel plans. If you must drive, here are some general tips that might help:

Plan Ahead

Leave earlier than planned. Bring a paper map in case cell or GPS service is spotty or affected by the storm. Make sure your equipment is in good working order. Wipers need to work well. Keep all head and tail lights clean and visible for other drivers. Clear the windshield, mirrors, and all windows of ice and snow as much as possible. Keep wiper fluid in your vehicle in case you need to add more during the trip.

Check the Weather before you Leave

Know the current forecast to anticipate what might happen when you’re on the road.

Drive like you Want Others to Drive

Drive a speed based on road conditions and the weather.

Leave room between you and the vehicle in front of you. Some say double the cushion when the weather is frightful to have time to react to what is happening in front of you. You can control what you are doing, but not the actions of other drivers.

If someone is tailgating, let them pass you and then leave plenty of space between them and your vehicle.

If you become stressed during the drive, take deep breaths and calm yourself.

Pull Over for Safety

Driving during weather events can be stressful. If you need a break, find a safe place and pull over for a few minutes. Make sure you are not pulling into a deep puddle or snowbank, and are out of the way of other traffic. Rest your eyes and listen to the radio for additional road information and weather reports if you are tired.

If you have additional links or advice for sudden weather events while driving, drop us an email at nma@motorists.org.

–NMA

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The vanishing breed, where parts availability makes the difference between an old bike or car being a survivor or scrap. Lack of Indian parts in the 1960s cost me the opportunity to carry on with the war surplus US Navy Indian my dad rode after getting home from the war. It had been handed down from dad to an uncle who kept it running into the ‘60s, but he could never find brake parts for it and that forced him to park the bike for good.

When I started making noises about wanting a bike dad said we’d look into getting the Indian for me. Sadly, after not being able to find brake parts my uncle gave up and sold the Indian to a collector who would use it for parts if nothing else. One more of the old breed had vanished.

I keep thinking what could have been if I’d gotten that bike as a 15-year-old and someday I’ll build a battleship gray bobber as a tribute of sorts to dad and my uncles who rode that bike after serving in the war.

–Vern Moore
Kingsley, PA

The MRF Salutes Our Veterans–Happy Veterans Day to the millions of veterans across our nation.

The motorcycling community is stronger because of the hundreds of thousands of riders who have served our country. Thank you for your service in defense of our liberties!

“Veterans know better than anyone else the price of freedom, for they’ve suffered the scars of war. We can offer them no better tribute than to protect what they have won for us.”

President Ronald Reagan
–MRF

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Country, Rock, and Americana Singer/Songwriter and INXS Co-Founder Andrew Farriss Joins Prestigious APRA Billion Streams List

“Break My Heart” Available to Download and Stream on All Digital Platforms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Prolific country, rock, and Americana musician and INXS co-founder Andrew Farriss continues to make a major impact on the music industry, this time as a songwriter. Pop star Dua Lipa’s single “Break My Heart”, which is based on the 1987 INXS number one hit “Need You Tonight”, reached over 1 billion total streams across all platforms. This milestone has given Farriss a spot on the new APRA billion streams list, an innovative honor that recognizes Australian songwriters whose works have reached at least 1 billion combined streams across all digital platforms.

“As a songwriter, I feel very fortunate to be presented an award recognizing my writing contribution towards a billion streams of ‘Break My Heart’ by Dua Lipa,” shares Farriss. “Thank you to everyone who has enabled and supported this.”

Farriss might primarily be credited for the inescapably catchy melody from “Need You Tonight”, but his lyrical influence is plain to see as well. Both hits center around the inescapable grip of love, a feeling that we can all relate to. Whether it’s 1987 or 2021, that burning passion never goes away.

This monumental achievement is just another example of Farriss’ talent for writing classic songs which stand the test of time. Songwriting is a gift that Farriss continues to use today, releasing his debut self-titled solo album earlier this year. His latest single, “Drifting”, is certainly even more impactful now. The song describes Farriss’ journey finding his place in a world that is constantly changing around him. By earning his spot on the APRA billion streams list, Andrew Farriss has proven that one thing will always remain the same: his songs will be with us every step of the way.

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COMOTO FAMILY OF BRANDS RAISES OVER $300,000 IN FIRST YEAR SUPPORTING PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION’S RIDE FOR KIDS

Enthusiastic Support from The Powersports Industry and Riding Community Sets its Sights on Even More for the 2022 Charity Ride

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Nov. 9, 2021)—The Comoto Family of Brands is thrilled to announce it raised over $300,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF), smashing its $100,000 target. The month’s long effort culminated with the inaugural National Ride for Kids Day held on September 12.

For more than 30 years, the PBTF’s Ride for Kids has inspired powersports communities across the country to raise funds to help children with brain tumors, which is the leading cause of cancer death in children. This past September, Comoto joined forces with the Foundation, alongside American Honda and 18 other powersports brands* from across the riding community, to host one of the biggest motorcycle charity events in the country, which raised a total of $1.3 Million.

$309,500 was contributed directly from the Comoto community of riders. In addition to the nationwide charity ride, Comoto actively involved each of its brands within the family to help raise funds for PBTF. Of note, Comoto made a direct donation to PBTF of 2.5¢ for every mile logged in the Ride for Kids Challenge in the REVER app between August 12 and September 12. Further, 10% of sales made online and at Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles, and RevZilla stores across the country on National Ride for Kids Day (Sunday, September 12) were donated to PBTF.

“We had an outstanding turnout for the Ride for Kids event this year. With many of us having been stuck at home and socially isolated for so long, it was clear the community was eager to get out and ride for a good cause,” shared Ken Murphy, President and CEO of Comoto. “Thanks to the unity of Comoto’s Family of Brands, we were able to contribute nearly a quarter of the total funds raised this year for PBTF. I am incredibly proud of our organization and am honored to be working with PBTF to support this cause.”

For more information on Ride for Kids, please visit www.CureTheKids.org/events/ride-for-kids/. For more information on The Comoto Family of Brands, please visit www.RideComoto.com.

*$61k total additional sponsorship from: Tucker, Western Powersports, Shoei, Alpinestars USA, Fox Racing, Sena, Dunlop Tires, Pirelli Tires, Arai Helmets, O’Neal Racing, Biltwell, Vortex, Cardo, REV’IT!, Michelin Tires, ScorpionEXO, HJC Helmets, REV’IT!, Lindenmeyr Munroe, Satanoff Insurance, Culture Amp, Deloitte, NFP Corporate Benefits, AHS, OW Logistics, Grant Thornton

–Meghan Breen
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Santa Fe Springs CA – November 11, 2021 – Vance & Hines, America’s premier manufacturer of motorcycle performance products, today introduced their V02 Military Power Series, a line of air intake products honoring five branches of the US military.

In recognition of active US military members and veterans, each product sold will generate a $50 donation to Children of Fallen Patriots, a non-profit which supports education for families who lost a loved one in service to the country. The program is done in partnership with J&P Cycles, the exclusive seller of Vance & Hines V02 Military Power Series products. Vance & Hines and J&P expect the donation to be nearly $100,000.

VO2 Military Power Series products are high-performance air intake systems which feature the logo of one of five branches of the US military (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard) on the CNC-machined billet aluminum cover. The design is based on the popular Vance & Hines VO2 line of air intakes. The program is inspired by the pride that military members feel about their service to America, including Vance & Hines co-founder Byron Hines, who served in the US Army. The products fit most late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles and are “officially licensed” and approved by the branches of the military.

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Founded in 2002, the 501(c)3 non-profit has served hundreds of military families.

Byron Hines served 22 months in Vietnam in aircraft armament repair while serving in the US Army. “I spent the time thinking about the motorcycle I was going to buy when I made it home,” said Hines. “It’s important for veterans like myself to help other veterans and to show them the appreciation they’ve earned. We show that through our veteran workforce, by supporting military families and by helping them show their pride with this special line of products. I’m proud to put one on my own motorcycle.”

“There’s no stronger statement of American pride than a military veteran on a Harley,” said Vance & Hines President Mike Kennedy. “That’s why we’re so happy to create the Military Power Series and to work with great partners like Children of Fallen Patriots and J&P Cycles. We’re adding exhilaration and pride to every motorcycle ride for these veterans.”

“We have a great relationship with the Children of Fallen Patriots organization,” said Zach Parham, J&P Cycles’ Chief Merchant. “This partnership with Vance & Hines is another opportunity to help this tremendous organization and to support those who serve us in the military”

The Vance & Hines Military Power Series products will debut at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona CA this weekend.

BIKERNET BOOK OF THE WEEK CLUB BRINGS YOU–Vincent Motorcycles, The Untold Story since 1946.

by Philippe Guyony

This is the story of the first superbike. Despite only nine years of production, Vincents continue to be ridden regularly in rallies, hard in racing, and certainly well beyond the normal lifespan of a motorcycle. This ebook tells the Vincent story from 1946 until the present day, including the stories of those significant individuals who helped to make Vincents such legendary machines.

With the original hardback edition out of print, this is the perfect way to read Philippe’s fascinating history of the “The World’s Fastest Standard Motorcycle.”

Base price: £29.99 UK / $39.99 US / €29.99
(Price varies by vendor)

Format: Fixed layout • 875 pictures SKU: eV5814
ISBN: 978-1-787118-14-0 UPC: 6-36847-01814-6

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Happy 246th Birthday United States Marine Corps
Happy Birthday and Semper Fi Marines! Today, United States Marines everywhere celebrate a proud legacy of 246 years of battlefield prowess.

“The work of our Marine Veterans is a living testament to the faith Marines keep with each other, with our Corps and our country.” – Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger. Watch the annual birthday message delivered by General Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy Black.

–VA News

NEW FROM THE BUCKLE GUY–Try Something New This Year with a Downloadable PDF Pattern

We all know the best gifts are the ones you make yourself!

What do you want to make that you have not tried before? Get the ideas and guidance to help you with a downloadable PDF pattern template.

Each template comes with pattern cutouts for all the pieces you need, step-by-step instructions, and a list of materials. We also have suggestions for tools and supplies from our stock.

Choose from designs for tote bags, wallets, keychains, glasses cases, pencil cases, journal covers, passport cases, and more.

Thank you!
–The Buckleguy Team

NEWS FROM THE MASTER OF LIGHT–Back by popular demand – – our “12 Days of Uhlness” promotion will begin tomorrow morning.

Last year’s promotion began in December and was such a success that we couldn’t fulfill many of the orders until after Christmas. This year we’re starting earlier so we can get your pieces to you sooner.

Over the next 12 days, I’ll be offering a grouping of pieces that we use in our traveling galleries or which have been on display here at the gallery in Colorado. These will be presented at fantastic prices! I’ll also be mixing in some original paintings and other special pieces. Each day will be it’s own “flash sale”, meaning you’ll only have 24 hours to obtain the pieces once the email is sent out.

Now for the really crazy part… anyone who spends a minimum of $500 during the 12 days will be entered in a drawing to win a David Uhl original oil painting. This time David has really stepped it up – he’s offering the “Lone Ranger” original oil, measuring 40×30. Note: the lucky winner will be responsible for paying the shipping cost.

“Lone Ranger”

If interested, please keep an eye on your emails starting tomorrow. If you would like to temporarily opt out of these emails, then be added back in after this promotion, simply let me know!

Please email or call me at 303-913-4840 with any questions.

Thanks for your time – – this should be fun!

–Greg Rhodes
International Sales Director
Uhl Studios website

303-913-4840

Harley-Davidson Museum salutes those who serve and have served this Veterans Day —
In addition to free H-D Museum admission for all active military, veterans and their families, a new display commemorates a monumental achievement by Cavalry Scout Benjamin Breckheimer.

MILWAUKEE, USA (Nov. 4, 2021) – Harley-Davidson’s history with the U.S military dates back more than a century. Harley-Davidson has always been on the front line – right next to the troops. In fact, the first American to enter Germany after World War I did so on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.

And in what has become an annual tradition of expressing gratitude for those who serve and those who have served, all active military, veterans and their families will enjoy complimentary admission to the H-D Museum on Thursday, Nov. 11. It’s the perfect time to check out a new installation that celebrates the achievements of Benjamin Breckheimer, the first Purple Heart recipient to reach all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

Don’t miss the in-depth gallery talks at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn more about Harley-Davidson’s storied military history.

Another tradition that is near and dear to our hearts is the gift of giving. That’s why this year, Harley-Davidson is teaming up with the United Way Worldwide to bring a little cheer to those in need during the most wonderful time of the year.

Finally, MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant has been hard at work cooking up new monthly specials that celebrate the flavors of the season. Before those specials disappear, make plans to lunch with a colleague or toast to new memories with a friend.

PROGRAMMING / EVENTS
Annual Pass

Looking for interesting things to do and ways to fully enjoy our programs and exhibits? The Harley-Davidson Museum’s new Annual Pass offers individual, family and VIP levels to fit your lifestyle. Just some of the perks of the new Annual Pass include: admission discounts, free admission for children under age 18, merchandise discounts at The Shop, dining discounts at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant and more.

Plus, if you purchase an Annual Pass in 2021, those passholder perks can be enjoyed all of 2021 and 2022. Visit H-D Museum website to see complete ticket details for exclusions and other terms and conditions.

Engineering Merit Badge (Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)

All scouts are welcome to come earn their Engineering Merit Badge at the Harley-Davidson Museum! This experience will be partially facilitated as scouts explore the history of Harley-Davidson as well as the engineering of motorcycles as they complete the nine merit badge requirements. Advance registration is required. Program registration closes one week prior to the scheduled program date.

Ticket includes: Downloadable activity booklet used for the program, partially facilitated program, blue card signed by the facilitator (one blue card per scout registration) and an exclusive H-D Museum™ patch.

Scout Virtual Engineering Merit Badge (Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.)
This new 90-minute online program is open to scouts from all over the country. Our program facilitator will guide the troops and explore the role an engineer plays while creating a Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle. Nine requirements for the Engineering Merit Badge will be discussed during this virtual, interactive program. Advance registration is required. Program Fee: $20 per Scout, which includes an activity booklet used during the program and a special H-D® patch upon completion of the program.

MUST-SEE EXHIBITS AND INSTALLATIONS

Inspiration and Recovery: Wounded Veteran Climbs the Seven Summits (on display now)

In September 2009, Specialist Benjamin Breckheimer, a Cavalry Scout with the U.S. Army 2nd Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, was severely wounded during a tour in Afghanistan. His rehabilitation was difficult as he endured numerous surgeries. During this same time, the Harley-Davidson Museum regularly sent care packages – including H-D Museum flags dotted with well wishes – to active-duty military personnel. Breckheimer took to mountaineering during his recovery and over the summer carried the H-D Museum flag to the summit of Denali, the highest point in North America. With that peak reached, Breckheimer became the first and only Purple Heart recipient to reach all the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. He continues to climb, and he shares his inspiring story to encourage resiliency and support the mental health of veterans and current service members.

Revolution® Max Engine (on display now)
The brand-new Revolution® Max 1250cc engine powers a new generation of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. See the liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-Twin that delivers for the Pan America™ adventure touring model and the performance cruiser Sportster® S motorcycle. On view in the Museum lobby.

Clubs & Competition (on display now)
In the early part of the 20th century, motorcycle culture was a homegrown phenomenon. It grew out of the passion of riders for their evolving sport. The camaraderie that developed around riding and attending competitive events led to the formation of motorcycle clubs that hosted destination rides, family picnics with motorcycle games and other riding competitions.

The newly reinstalled display case in the Clubs & Competition gallery highlights clothing from club members from primarily the 1930s and 1940s. The clothing selections on view include full dress uniforms, shirts, sweaters, jackets and caps, customized by the owners with their club name and logo, and pins or patches indicating membership in the American Motorcyclist Association. The H-D Archives™ collection includes Motorclothes® apparel sold in H-D® product catalogs but also non-H-D produced clothing items that have been proudly customized by riders.

Experience Gallery: Model Year 2021 Harley-Davidson motorcycles (on display now)

Always a favorite photo opportunity for riders and non-riders alike, the H-D Museum’s Experience Gallery has been refreshed with five 2021 Harley-Davidson motorcycles –including the all-new Pan America™ and the Sportster S!

Harley Fox (on display now)

Gail Anderson’s 1986 Softail® Custom motorcycle, “Harley Fox,” built by her partner Bob Burrows, took top prize at the first Ladies of Harley® (LOH) ride-in show during Daytona Beach Bike Week in 1987. With her custom bike and themed riding gear, Anderson presented a striking image that fit the growing visibility and exciting new options for women riders in the 1980s.

Alfonso Sotomayor’s 1957 Model FL (on display now)

The Harley-Davidson Museum is proud to announce its collection has recently grown with the addition of a 1957 Model FL that was ridden by famed Mexican stunt rider and racer Alfonso Sotomayor Canales.

Harley-Davidson’s history in Mexico dates back to at least 1913. In the 1920s, the brand was more frequently spotted throughout Mexico City as the motorcycles proved popular with the local traffic police who would also perform stunts with their Harley-Davidson® bikes. After racing from the 1930s into the 1960s, Sotomayor launched his own stunt riding career by performing the famed “Salto de la Muerte” or Jump of Death. Learn more about Sotomayor’s feats of derring-do and Harley-Davidson’s early entry into Mexico with this new display located in the Custom Culture area.

“Off-Road Harley-Davidson” (on display now)

In the decades before America paved its highways, early riders had to be prepared for all sorts of terrain: sand, clay or dirt – and wandering those makeshift byways were Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Today, it’s called off-road or adventure touring; back then it was just called riding. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson motorcycles proved their toughness by riding over wooded hills, through stone-choked creek beds and up mountain sides. “Off-Road Harley-Davidson” tells the history of motorcycles designed for rough roads, the people who rode them and the adventures they shared.

“Building a Milwaukee Icon: Harley-Davidson’s Juneau Avenue Factory” (on display now)

A recently recovered cache of architectural drawings includes plans for the original Juneau Avenue facility. The pencil drawings, along with archival photographs, demonstrate the whirlwind pace of the company’s early growth. While building an international business—going from producing just over 1,000 motorcycles in 1909 to manufacturing 27,000 motorcycles in 1920—the company’s Milwaukee factory experienced near-constant expansion. Construction through this relatively brief period created the buildings that today, a century later, are still the proud home of Harley-Davidson.

“Building a Milwaukee Icon” provides a snapshot of Harley-Davidson’s formative years and illustrates a chapter of Milwaukee history when the city was known as the “Machine Shop to the World.”

THE SHOP

It’s that time of year to start thinking about who’s on your naughty and nice lists, and The Shop is here to help. With new items arriving this season, and specials designed to bring a smile to your wallet, be sure to stop in and see what you might want to give (or get). On Black Friday (Nov. 26), guests can scoop T-shirts for just a Jackson (while supplies last), nab 20% off select H-D® Originals T-shirts or $12 select hats and lids (again, while supplies last). And everyone can request complimentary gift wrapping to give those elves a break.

MOTOR® BAR & RESTAURANT

MOTOR® Bar and Restaurant is now open seven days a week – including dinner service on Fridays and Saturdays! Whether you’re hankering for an authentic all-you-can-eat Wisconsin Friday fish fry or just want to reconnect with your “virtual” colleagues, MOTOR bar and restaurant provides the perfect backdrop to toast great food and good times. Plus, November’s specials will give you an excuse to leave the cooking to MOTOR restaurant. Maple-Roasted Pork Loins, Brisket Popper Sandwiches, Spiced Apple-Oatmeal Trifle and Spiced Granny Smith apples celebrate the flavors of the season.

1903 EVENTS

It’s not too late to book your holiday party! After months of missing out on events and gatherings, it’s time to reconnect with friends, family and colleagues. Intimate or grand, the team at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant and 1903 Events are ready to take care of all the details so all you have to worry about is where you left your dancing shoes.

SAVE THE DATES

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Official Pre-Party at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant, Thursday, Dec. 2, 5–9 p.m.

Ugly Sweater Party at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant (during BBQ & Blues), Saturdays, Dec. 11 & 18, 5–8 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant, Sundays Dec. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Make your plans to visit the Harley-Davidson Museum at H-DMuseum.com.

5-BALL TATTOO OF THE WEEK—Frank Ball Jr. is turning into a master. He’s also watching over the 5-Ball Leather Line.

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MAN ON THE MOON REPORT–I am actually not making this up for once. the partial lunar eclipse in two weeks or so is being called by “the legitimate press” – which there’s no such thing – anyway it’s officially being called “the full beaver moon.” now to me a full beaver moon is when a naked Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders shows you not only her ass but the ballsack twat taco just underneath it.

Anyway, if full beaver moon becomes a politically correct unhateful piece of jargon I would call that a step in the right direction toward libs starting to talk like Trump. And that’s NEVER a bad thing.

–J.J. Solari
Lunar Scientist
Bikernet University

BIKERNET BOOK OF THE WEEK CLUB–Two books I would recommend by Paulo Coelho are:
1. The Pilgrimage (1987)
2. The Alchemist (1988)

They were originally written in Portuguese and translated into English. Even though they are not great literary manuscripts, they accomplish the important task of storytelling – more importantly, stories with insight, which are engaging and satisfying to read.

QUOTES FOR THURSDAY NEWS

“I learned the most important lesson of my life: that the extraordinary is not the birthright of a chosen and privileged few, but of all people, even the humblest. That is my one certainty: we are all the manifestation of the divinity of God.”
– Paulo Coelho

“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.”
 – Paulo Coelho

“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
 – Paulo Coelho

“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
 – Paulo Coelho

“Now that she had nothing to lose, she was free.”
 – Paulo Coelho

“None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have Faith.”
 – Paulo Coelho

“People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.”
 – Paulo Coelho

–Wayfarer
Chief Philosopher
Bikernet Thought Temple
Pillar Peak
South Dakota

ANOTHER AMAZING GALLERY HITS THE CANTINA–I just loaded a new gallery, THE PEREWITZ PAINT SHOW. Here are a few images.

JACK MCINTYRE
Photo Editor
BANDIT’S CANTINA

World Premier! New 2022 FastDates Motorcycle PinUp Calendars & Yearbook

The 2022 Iron & Lace Calendar this year features cool new V-Twin Customs and Metric Cafe Racers from Yaniv Evan / Powerplant Choppers, Jamie Oliff Fabrications, Richard Pollock / Mule Motorcycles, Russell Mitchell / Exile Cycles, Daniel Stern’s custom sidecar, Ron Baldonado, and Todd Daniel / BX Custom Design Bagger.

Plus, there’s one more special treat, legendary actor Steve McQueen’s 1942 Indian Scout from the collection of Daniel Schoenewald. Together with two historic Iron & Lace Calendar shoots with never-before-seen shots: A Big Twin custom from legendary East Coast Hamster Club builder Dave Perewitz, photographed in downtown Los Angeles with Playboy Playmate Cynthia Brimhall. And Roland Sand’s /RSD “No Regrets” street racer with Playboy Playmate Tamara Witmer. Beautiful new FastDates.com Calendar Kittens this year include are Maxim’s Karina Vélez featured i n black lingerie on the cover of both Calendars, plus Playboy centerfold Monica Sims and Penthouse centerfold Riley Anne.

The 2022 Garage Girls Calendar offers another look at the beautiful Calendar Kittens, some with some cool new Cafe Racer and Collector Bikes at the request of fans who miss the discontinued Fast Dates Superbike Calendar. One of the bikes is legendary actor Steve McQueen’s 1942 Indian Scout. These mechanics may not know how to tickle a float bowl or change a spark plug, but does it really matter?

These beautiful wall calendars are your exclusive 16-month pit pass to top custom and race bikes and prettiest centerfold models in revealing swimwear and lingerie. FastDates.com Calendars are highest quality full color 15 x 15″ wire spiral bound with hang clip, printed on heavy art stock art board. These 2022 16-month Calendars being with September 2021. $24.95 each.

CDC RECOGNIZES Zombie Preparedness–Zombie Campaign

Wonder why zombies, zombie apocalypse, and zombie preparedness continue to live or walk dead on a CDC web site? As it turns out what first began as a tongue-in-cheek campaign to engage new audiences with preparedness messages has proven to be a very effective platform. We continue to reach and engage a wide variety of audiences on all hazards preparedness via “zombie preparedness”.

–from CDC web site

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Appreciate it,

–Bandit

THE SUCCESS CODE FOR 2022–
At some point soon – in advance of 2022 federal elections, . . . we need to

ID affected industry leaders / their lobbyists / –

ID the elected Congressional ‘leaders’ of this ‘climate change needed’ they are pushing

Match up our riding grass-roots local leaders and local affected businesses

ID local viable candidates ‘against’ these crazy movements

Get these affected companies and lobbyists together with us and funnel their campaign dollars into local Motorcycle PAC’s / Treasuries . . .

and get on “RIDE” to DEFEAT current elected Congressional people supporting these crazy changes –

Local viable candidates will open the Climate Doom debate and we educate our Community how they ARE / WILL be affected IF they aren’t defeated.

Same goes with ‘preserving ‘Free Speech’ – DEFEAT some of these crazies and shock waves will be noticed . . .

Ready for another ‘hurrah’ or two ? ? ?

–PC in MA

ANOTHER, New Bikernet Reader Comment!

FEULING TWIN CAM PLATE TESTING TOOL

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

What article? I’m just looking for Rogue’s Tech Inspector.

— Jimmy Overly
fuelishhabit@gmail.com
Parkersburg, WV

Me either
The article is what it is about explaining how a good tool by a good company is used.

Anything about making a homemade one or who my inspector is, (That could be my shop dog sometimes seen in my articles inspecting my work ) But it is out of scope of what the article is about .

If I was to answer his question it would be HUH?
Enjoy your day.

–Rogue
Senior Editor
Bikernet.com™

The Beer Guzzler’s Code of Ethics, per some notable persons– Wisdom of a glass of beer

“Sometimes, when I reflect on all the beer I drink, I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I did not drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. I think it is better to drink this beer and let dreams come true, than be selfish and worry about my liver.”
–Babe Ruth

“When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.”
–Paul Horning

“24 hours in a day and 24 beers in a case.
Coincidence? I think not!”
–H. L. Mencken

“When we drink, we get drunk When we get drunk, we fall asleep.
When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven.
So, let’s all get drunk and go to heaven.”
–George Bernard Shaw

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
–Benjamin Franklin

“Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer.
Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention,
But the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.”
–Dave Barry

“Beer: Helping ugly people have sex since 3000 B.C.”
–W. C. Fields

“Remember ‘I’ before ‘E,’ except in Budweiser.” and BEILMAN
–Professor Irwin Corey

“To some it is a six-pack. To me, it is a Support Group. Salvation in a can.”
–Leo Durocher

One night at Cheers, a TV Sitcom, Cliff Clavin said to his buddy, Norm Peterson: “Well, ya see, Normy, it’s like this … A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first.

This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells.

Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That’s why you always feel smarter after a few beers!”

–Sam Burns

Don McLean Hit “American Pie” –Featured in New AppleTV+ Movie Finch Starring Tom Hanks

Los Angeles, Calif. – Don McLean’s beloved hit “American Pie,” makes its way into the new AppleTV+ sci-fi movie Finch starring Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Tom Hanks. Hanks plays “Finch Weinberg,” a robotics engineer who builds an AI sidekick to take care of his companion canine after he’s gone.

Finch’s relatable and vulnerable side is revealed as he sings “American Pie” to himself when he is lonely and while making his way through a dust storm that might lead to his death. The song holds a tight grip on viewers as an emotionally commanding theme song heard at both the beginning and end of the film.

“Hollywood has been very good to me this year! I recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and now the great music supervisors, based in Hollywood, have chosen my song American Pie to be in this movie,” says award-winning singer-songwriter Don McLean. “American Pie is one of those timeless classics that has so many meanings. I just love how multiple generations of music lovers are learning about the song.”

The placement of “American Pie” in Finch has accumulated plenty of attention, proving just how important a film’s soundtrack has on the theatrical appeal of a performance. Mentioned in Rollingstone.com, Chicago.SunTimes.com, News.Yahoo.com, Hollywoodreporter.com, Patriotledger.com, Indiewire.com, Rogersmovienation.com, CNET.com, Mashable, WSJ, and more, the bookend scenes which McLean’s “American Pie” is featured in, capture the attention of the audience for dramatic yet sentimental moments.

Have We Become a Nation of Bullies?–
Online and offline, angry, aggressive, bullying behavior has become normalized, and it’s tearing our nation apart. Elaine Parke says it’s time we got back to behaving with kindness, respect, and dignity—and her unity movement must start with you and me.

“Adult bullies are everywhere,” notes Parke, author of The Habits of Unity: 12 Months to a Stronger America…one citizen at a time (Outskirts Press, 2021, ISBN: 978-1-9772-4276-1, $21.95, www.12habits4allofus.org). “They’re harassing healthcare workers and screaming at school board meetings. On social media, they’re arguing, name-calling, shaming, and slamming those who think differently.”

Yikes. Shouldn’t we know better by now?

That’s why Parke is leading the charge against incivility, division, and unproductive conflict in America. She says it starts with holding ourselves accountable for our own bad behavior—yes, even you and me.

“No one likes to think of themselves as a bully,” she acknowledges. “But most of us have raised our voices in anger, gossiped about others, or made snarky remarks on Facebook. We all have a civic responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect, even when we don’t agree.”

Parke worries that social media has played a role in normalizing hurtful and even abusive behaviors. It’s a shame because it was meant to be a source of connection and information (and used the right way, it still is that). Unfortunately, behind a screen, we’ll say things we’d hesitate to say in person. Plus, we’re steeped in a global echo chamber that tells us we’re right, while the other side is ignorant, ill-intentioned, immoral, or worse.

“We’ve all heard the saying that we are what we eat, but I say we are the messages we consistently consume,” Parke says. “It’s time we moved to a mental diet that nourishes, encourages, and brings us together.”

Parke’s The Habits of Unity is her attempt to help people take charge of what she calls their “mental nutrition.” Much in the same way that we (hopefully) approach the food we eat, we need to develop the discipline to make more nutritious mental choices every day. Her book’s 365 “one-magic-minute-a-day” motivationals make it easy to hardwire these choices into habits.

With her simple, doable framework for uplifting ourselves, boosting our mental health, and practicing unity, Parke hopes to get everyone focused on the same branded behavior each month—just like we all focus on holidays together. The idea is that the sheer force of all that concentrated positive energy sparks a unifying kindness revolution that rises from the ground up and sweeps the nation.

Yet, until that happens, we can leverage the power of The Habits of Unity on a personal level by forming one good habit per month:

January: Help Others
February: You Count
March: Resolve Conflicts
April: Take Care of Our Environment
May: Be Grateful
June: Reach Higher
July: Become Involved
August: Know Who You Are
September: Do Your Best
October: Be Patient and Listen
November: Show a Positive Attitude
December: Celebrate Community, Family, and Friends

Those who’ve tried it say the plan is easy to put into practice. It feels good, so you’ll want to keep doing it. And you’ll probably find when your behavior shifts from nastiness to positivity, your interactions become less contentious and your relationships improve.

“When we each commit, all together, to eliminating our own bullying behaviors, human nature will begin to evolve into ‘humane’ nature,” says Parke. “Our country needs all of us to move beyond persecution and name-calling, and focus on listening, understanding, and cooperating with one another as much as possible.

“And as for social media,” she adds, “let’s make it a space that fosters healing instead of harassment.”

To honor our vets we are doing a special discount!
Vets just text the Nash phone at 360-693-4225
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KNUCKLEHEAD DEAL OF THE WEEK–

Mil told me to email you pictures of Knucklehead to see if any one you know might have interest.

Asking 85k. I can send more pics .

–Pat
Caseys Cycle
818-899-9519

DIRECT FROM THE BIKERNET ARCHIVES—Check out Sturgis in 2003.

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/Sturgis_2003_Double_Feature.aspx

REVEALING New Bikernet Reader Comment!–TROPICAL TATTOO CHOPPER TIME 2021

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/TROPICAL_TATTOO_CHOPPER_TIME_2021.aspx

One day, I’m going to leave work and make the 1.5-mile ride up there and enter my Panhead in the show. I built it with Edward Eisler ( Vintage Harley Works ) 30+ years ago. I should say that I was there and helped build it.

Edward Eisler actually won one of the Panhead or chopper divisions about 3 years ago. Not sure when it was.

Great show, Great pics and great people….Thank you!

–Scuba Dave
Daytona Beach, FL

FORBIDDEN OBSERVATION OF THE DAY–The difference between the arbitrary edict known as the Constitution and the arbitrary edict known as the Koran is it is taking longer for the Constitution to evolve to full tyranny than the Koran took. Because the Koran didn’t need endless interpreting by an appointed panel of 9 imbeciles for hundreds of years to determine its “actual” content. It was in full horrific sadistic form right out the gate in plain simple language and has stayed that way.

The Constitution, unlike the Koran, pretends to be, via mystical airy ‘we humans are gods” exhausting Kabbalistic cultic exultant enlightened blather, a gateway to “the common good” – a condition not exactly itemized as to what that actually is.

Time as shown, at least to those actually paying attention, that “the common good” is evolving into the same level of misery and death and absolute tyranny that the Koran provides.

The difference is the Koran is a lot more honest about it. I’ll give the fuckers that.

–J.J. Solari
Professor of Politics
Bikernet University

LATEST FROM THE LOWBROW CREW–This tank is absolutely…

Rad! Yeah, it’s also ?? ?? ??!

Lowbrow reproduced several styles of Banana Gas Tanks a few years back in a variety of tunnel depths and widths.

This brand new Frisco Banana Gas Tank has a 1-1/2″ deep tunnel, ensuring it clears the engine on custom Harleys.

It’s a Lowbrow exclusive. We hope you dig it!

CHECK IT OUT

PS – Get the scoop on the history of Frisco styling and check out some rare, classic photos in our article: What Is A Frisco Style Chopper?

STAFF ARTICLE COMMENT–Just finished reading the Vanishing Breed. Bill sounds like an amalgamation of the bunch I ran with. Mechanics, Truck Driver, Heavy Equipment Operators, Rough Necks, Aircraft Mechanics, and Aircraft and Commercial Electronics. We’re all a bunch of gearheads; many of which have decades of experience and talent.

I really enjoyed the article and can see a future for more along this line. They are indeed a vanishing breed.

–Sam Burns

THIS JUST IN FROM THE COVID DEPARTMENT-– BIKERNET MEDICAL ALERT–This just in: the surge of surges is now surging via the surgeance of surgiosity.

This is not a mediocre surgeness of a surge into surgistance. No. This is a surge of greater insurgency than all previous surges. A doctor no one ever heard of before this announcement from Surge Central in Fuck You Sucker, Wisconsin has announced in surgical surgecerity that this surgeness is the surge of surges. So, drink the koolaid vaccine that is not a vaccine and stay safe.

Thank you.

J.J. Solari
Medical Investigator
Bikernet Medical Center

BEST OF TIMES—Here’s the bitch about all the bullshit going around. We are living in the best of times. Think about it. If folks had to run to work to feed their families, would they be spending their time bitching about the weather or worried about how the cops are acting? Now they can protest all day, drive home in their SUV order a pizza and watch it on TV.

Here’s a Sheriff Media shot of my fossil fuel guzzling desk. Which brings up my book Sam “Chopper” Orwell. It’s all about what’s going on.

Paul Aiken rode past the old digs in Wilmington where the container wars are taking place and got a shot of our mural, which is now a homeless encampment.

Here’s an old shot with Mil Blair. He still has a few original David Mann paintings for sale. They are spendy, but if you’re interested let me know at Bandit@Bikernet.com.

We are working on our Xmas card and took this shot to get us going. It’s sorta on the border of Deadwood and Lead, SD.

Progress is being made on the shop build today, but it’s slow, the water table is high and the winds are blowing.

So, let’s party. Ride Fast and Free Forever and never give up.

–Bandit