Dennis Kirk is proud to partner with world-renowned motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter for a new exclusive DK BLOG feature—LICHTER NOTES. Michael will share his thoughts and photos of bike builds, bike builders and biker events—past and present. All his articles can be found exclusively on the DK BLOG: THE AFTERMARKET EXPERIENCE. This week’s feature post is about the Sturgis rally in the early 2000s—the “Aughts”. It is number four of a five-part series leading up to the 2021 rally.

Read it here: https://www.denniskirk.com/blog/lichter-notes/

Thursdays are often wild days. Thursdays are tough since I’m trying to focus on the news. Brothers are calling about Sturgis plans, which are ever-changing.

We are working with Markus Cuff on a feature around a new whacky Petersen Museum Exhibit on long distance travelers.

I’m working on a report about stolen motorcycle stories. I was thinking about a fictional series, but I may just post the real stories. There are lessons in each one.

In the meantime, remember to ride free. We are living in the best of times.

–Bandit

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Hey,

It’s another strange day in paradise. I’m watching the series Designated Survivor. It’s an incredibly well-done series about the Capitol being blown up and killing the entire federal government, and this guy (Kiefer Sutherland) must assume the role of President and pull it all back together, plus go after the bad guys. It’s a nail biter of the first order.

Of course, a big aspect of the show is about politics and power. We are also living in a time when the game changed, and you must look at anything political groups throw at us and wonder what’s behind the program and what are their motives.

For instance, what was Al Gore’s motives. Did he want to save the planet or make millions. He’s gone from being a millionaire with a little over one million to being worth over 300 million and climbing. He lied to the public and to young students for personal gain. Then he had the audacity to claim that anyone who came forward with new or related facts was a denier.

What’s interesting is the bullying aspect of each effort. Climate alarmists threatening you with denialism if you don’t agree. The BLM will threaten to burn your building down. The Critical Race guys will have you thrown out of your job. Remember when they told your kids to report bullies. Where do we report these guys?

So, what’s the goal? Is it money or power. Fortunately, Trump is now suing big tech companies for denying him the right to free speech. Hopefully, someone will sue the Climate Alarmists who lied to the public about doomsday for personal gain.

I find it interesting. We are living in the best of times. Folks couldn’t be healthier and happier than ever in history. Hang on for the news:

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CHECK THIS FROM THE CLIMATE DEPOT–The Tropics just logged its Second-Coldest Temperature in History, as ALL-TIME Record Cold sweeps South America

It’s been a historically chilly first half of the year for many locales –despite what the obfuscating mainstream media prints and bleats– and it is a fact that the global average temperature has regularly dipped below the 30-year baseline in 2021: in March, April, and June (click HERE for more on that).

And now comes the news that the Tropics has just logged one of its coldest temperatures ever recorded.

The reading comes from South America — a continent that has been suffering record-breaking lows and snows in recent weeks:

The Chaco Region (or Región Occidental) is a semi-arid region in Paraguay, known for its weather extremes.

The mercury can easily climb to 100F as well as tumble below the freezing mark.

A few days ago, Chaco logged a historic -7.4C (18.7F).

This was the second-lowest temperature ever recorded at such low elevations in the tropics, worldwide.

It also adds to the numerous ALL-TIME cold records busted across the South American continent of late…

By: Admin – Climate Depot

https://electroverse.net/tropics-logs-second-coldest-temp-in-history-as-all-time-cold-sweeps-s-america/

NEWS FROM THE H-D MUSEUM–Be a part of the next chapter of the Harley-Davidson Museum’s story. Groundbreaking for new, year-round event space slated for July 15.

Media and select members of the public, including Peggy Williams-Smith, President and CEO of VISIT Milwaukee, will join Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, for a special groundbreaking on Thursday, July 15.

The Harley-Davidson Museum team is thrilled to announce a new addition to its lineup of incredible event spaces on the bucolic, 20-acre campus. When complete, the all-new Garage will boast more than 8,000-square-feet of event space, floor-to-ceiling views of the Menomonee Valley, state-of-the-art audio/visual components and more. The team at 1903™ Events is looking forward to booking special occasions, weddings, corporate events and more. The new space is expected to be complete in spring of 2022.

Media are invited to join the festivities beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 15 for a uniquely Harley-Davidson “groundbreaking.” Please email Tim McCormick with any questions or to RSVP and/or follow this link for photos and renderings of the new event space.

With the recent return of Bike Nights (including Ladies’ Bike Night on July 22), weekend demos and so much more popping up on campus, no summer is complete without a visit to 6th & Canal.

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 July 20)
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™!

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.

PROGRAMMING / EVENTS
All-New Garage Groundbreaking, Thursday, July 15, 4 – 5 p.m.
Help celebrate and break ground on the H-D Museum’s new private events building, The Garage! Harley-Davidson Museum Vice President Bill Davidson will share a few remarks and give the official groundbreaking toast for the new event space. Keep your eyes peeled for an on-site surprise!

Bike Night Concert Series, Thursday, 5 – 9 p.m., through Sept. 16

All bikes unite every Thursday at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders (and non-riders) for free live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and outdoor food and beverage. Bike Night Koozie Special all-season long. All wheels welcome.

On July 22, the H-D Museum will serve as the landing spot for the Women’s Empowerment Ride before rolling into Ladies’ Bike Night.
Powered by Budweiser® King of Beers and Bulleit® Bourbon.

Thursday, July 15: Bruce Humphries & the Rockabilly Rebels
Thursday, July 22: Wire and Nail
Thursday, July 29: Robert Allen Jr Band
Saturday Demos, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., through Sept. 25

Demo Rides available at the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum! Visit the H-D Museum™ campus Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and throw a leg over a 2021 motorcycle to experience the fun and freedom of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.
Visitors with their motorcycle endorsement (and who bring their own helmet and riding gear) will be able to choose from a dozen of the latest and greatest #FreedomMachines from Harley-Davidson, including Touring, Softail® and Sportster® models. Plus, the all-new Pan America™ motorcycle will be available on a limited basis. A pre-determined scenic route through the Menomonee Valley will give riders the chance to explore the Museum’s surrounding neighborhoods.

Sunday H-D™ IRONe™ Demos, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., through Aug. 29

Head down to the Harley-Davidson Museum for Sundays Fundays with H-D™ IRONe™ demos. Designed for the pint-sized set, these electric balance bikes are a great introduction to two-wheeled freedom. Kids ages 3-7 (under 75 lbs. and under 42 inches tall) are invited to take a few laps at the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum in the Motorcycle Plaza. Visit the H-D Museum™ campus Sundays* from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and take a spin on an electric-powered balance bike for kids with parents who want to share their love for riding. See website for complete details.

QUICK, OPEN THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY–VERN’S FUNERAL

Vern works hard at the Phone Company but spends two nights each week bowling, and plays golf every Saturday.

His wife thinks he’s pushing himself too hard,
so for his birthday she takes him to a local
strip club.

The doorman at the club greets them and says, ‘Hey, Vern! How ya doin?’

His wife is puzzled and asks if he’s been to
this club before.

‘Oh no,’ says Vern. ‘He’s in my bowling league.

When they are seated, a waitress asks Vern
if he’d like his usual and brings over a Budweiser.

His wife is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and says, ‘How did she know that you drink Budweiser?’

‘I recognize her, she’s the waitress from the golf club.

I always have a Bud at the end of the 1st nine, honey.’

A stripper then comes over to their table, throws her arms around Vern, starts to rub herself all over him and says, ‘Hi Vern. Want your usual table dance, big boy?’

Vern’s wife, now furious, grabs her purse and
storms out of the club.

Vern follows and spots her getting into a cab.

Before she can slam the door, he jumps in
beside her.

Vern tries desperately to explain how the stripper must have mistaken him for someone else, but his wife is having none of it.

She is screaming at him at the top of her lungs, calling him every 4 letter word in the book..

The cabby turns around and says,

‘Geez Vern, you picked up a real bitch this time.’

VERN’S FUNERAL WILL BE HELD THIS FRIDAY.

Gettysburg Bike Week Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Style with Record-setting Rally–Gettysburg Bike Week finally got to celebrate two decades of being one of the premiere motorcycle rallies in the country. The 20th anniversary rally, cancelled last year because of Covid, happened at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg, PA, with festivities kicking off Thursday, July 8, 2021, and running through Sunday, July 11.

“We had to wait an extra year to celebrate our 20th,” said GBW event coordinator Kelly Shue. “Last year was a nightmare for everyone, but to see the joy on people’s faces to be out, socializing, cutting loose a bit—it made the wait worth it.”

The rally set attendance records as people, hopped on two wheels and enjoyed a normal social event for the first time in many months. Throngs of folks reveled in a slate jam-packed with motorsports and entertainment events—Mini-Bike Racing, the Moto Motion Stunt Show, Shinerunner Cornhole Tournament, Battlefield Ride of Chrome, these were just a few of the many highlights over the weekend.

And there was music galore: Fade To Black, the country’s preeminent Metallica tribute band, headlined opening night on Thursday, with Colt Wilbur Band and Dave Bray USA warming them up to a great Thursday crowd. Buckcherry laid down a blistering set of hard rock that had heads banging Friday night. Playing support earlier in the evening, Jasmine Cain returned to GBW for her second year in a row, and Honeypump got the evening off to a rollicking start. In the marquee Saturday-night-headlining-slot, KIX kicked out the glamrock jams as only they can, preceded by locals Small Town Titans and Redemption Road.

All of this in addition to one of the biggest vendor villages in the country, an epic swap meet, the Antique Bike Show, two poker runs and some of the best motorcycle terrain in the east had the record crowd in high spirits.

If you missed this year’s iconic rally, fear not: Plans for next year’s rally, number 21, are already in the works.

New and returning riders can find updates, events schedules, lodging information and anything they ever needed to know about Gettysburg Bike Week by visiting https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com/.

–Ken Conte

NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET CULTURAL CENTER AT THE BASE OF THE GRAY MOUNTAIN–Manifesting happiness and positivity anytime, anywhere:

From knowledge to experience

If you go to a Zen master, he will ask you a question like this: ‘Have you ever been pricked by a thorn?’ You will say, ‘Yes.’ ‘What did you feel?’ You’ll say, ‘Pain.’ ‘Can you experience that pain now?’ You’ll say, ‘I remember it but I can’t feel it.’ Then the master will say, ‘Go and sit there and develop that experience.’

If you have already had an experience in life, why can’t you manifest it at another place and at another time? By the practice of yoga, you should break those limitations and be transported to the terrain of experience.

We human beings, particularly of this century, are intellectuals. Even the yoga we practise is intellectual yoga. I’ll give you an example so you can confirm this for yourself. Have you eaten chocolate?

Of course, everybody has, and some eat it every day. Now, sit quietly and try to experience the taste of the last chocolate you ate. Can you enjoy the taste of a chocolate without a chocolate? No, it is not possible. You know how sweet it was and how delicious it was, but you cannot experience it. That is the limitation of an intellectual mind. We have a lot of knowledge but we lack experience. If you ate a chocolate yesterday, why can’t you experience its taste now?

What you refer to as visualisation, I call an experience. The Sanskrit word for experience is anubhava which literally means ‘to be’. If you want to visualise a rose, you have to be a rose. If you want to visualise pain, you have to be the pain. If you want to visualise the guru, you have to be the guru. So, the definition of experience is, to be that. It’s not merely feeling or imagination; it is not illusion, it is a transformation of the total force of the mind. You can transform yourself into a rose, your guru, Christ or even a chocolate cake.

– excerpts from Visualisation
by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
at Condorcet College, Paris, Sept. 1981

–Wayfarer
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Joined the likes of Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Clint Black, Shinedown, Stone Temple Pilots, Corey Taylor, REO Speedwagon, Anthrax, P.O.D., Puddle of Mudd, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, Black Stone Cherry, Drowning Pool, Matt Stell, From Ashes to New, Reverend Horton Heat and Blacklite District in the 2021 entertainment lineup!

THE QUEEN OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON PASSES–
Harley-Davidson announces the passing of Nancy Davidson who is widely regarded as the “first lady of motorcycling”. Nancy and Willie G. married in 1957. She was working as a school teacher and when Willie joined Harley-Davidson in 1963, she focused on raising her family.

When Harley-Davidson launched the Harley Owners Group in 1983, Nancy and Willie connected with Harley-Davidson customers through shared riding experiences. Together, Willie and Nancy logged thousands of miles, getting to know some of Harley-Davidson’s most loyal and committed riders.

The couple traveled together to hundreds of motorcycle events, including Daytona Bike Week, Sturgis and many international events. In 2010, Nancy was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame, in recognition of her long-term positive impact on the motorcycling community.

Nancy is survived by her husband Bill (Willie G.) Davidson, their three children, and one granddaughter. (Painting by Ray Drea)

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I am the proud owner of this bike. It was purchased quite a while back and put into a private show collection. We have now decided to bring it back out on tour. It will be featured at MotorRama in Atlanta 2021.

–Jodi House
Jackson, GA

Congratulations. –Bandit

THIS JUST IN: Can you relate?

I Used To Be A Normal Person. As a man, I used to think I was pretty much just a regular person, but I was born White, into a two-parent household which now, whether I like it or not, makes me “Privileged”, a racist & responsible for slavery.

I am a fiscal & moral conservative, which by today’s standards, makes me a Fascist because I plan, budget & support myself.

I went to High School, got in some college, got a degree & have always held a job. But I now find out that I am not here because I earned it, but because I was “advantaged”.

I am heterosexual which, according to “gay” folks, now makes me a homophobe.

I am not a Muslim, which now labels me as an infidel.

I believe in the 2nd Amendment, which makes me a de facto member of the “vast NRA gun lobby”.

I think & I reason, and I doubt much of what the “main stream” media tells me, which makes me a “Right-wing conspiracy nut”.

I am proud of my heritage & our inclusive American culture, making me a xenophobe.

I believe in hard work, fair play, & fair compensation according to each individual’s merits, which today makes me an anti-socialist.

I believe our system guarantees freedom of effort – not freedom of outcome or subsidies which must make me a borderline sociopath.

I believe in the defense & protection of America for & by all citizens, now making me a militant.

I am proud of our flag, what it stands for and the many who died to let it fly, so I stand & salute during our National Anthem – so I must be a racist.

Please help me come to terms with the new me, because I’m just not sure who I am anymore! Funny – it all took place over the last seven or eight years! If all this nonsense wasn’t enough to deal with, now I don’t even know which restroom to use… and I gotta go more FREQUENTLY.

–Peachtree Joe

NEW FROM THE MASTER OF LIGHT– We are now preparing for the EAA aviation show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin followed by Sturgis.

You may be familiar with our “12 Days of Uhlness” promotion in December, where we make select pieces available at great prices each day for 12 days.

This year’s “Uhlness in July” will follow the same format, albeit a shortened one lasting only 3 days.

We recently went through all of the pieces we take on the road and also the ones on display in the gallery here in Colorado. It’s time to put find new homes for these! Because some of these pieces have traveled a bit, we are offering them at fantastic prices. With this promotion, we are also including pieces that are for sale by clients. There are some true gems in here.

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With Sturgis fast-approaching, I thought it appropriate to start with pieces from this collection.

We are featuring Fuel for the Soul today, but there are many more available prints. Check out David’s web site.

“Fuel for the Soul”
26.5 x 20, sold out at $3,850. This unframed piece is offered at $2,350.

Stay tuned!

–Greg Rhodes
International Sales Director
David Uhl Fine Art
Uhl Studios

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HANG ON FOR THE EUROPEAN REGULATORS–Europe plans aggressive new laws to phase out fossil fuels.
The legislation is expected to be in sharp contrast to vague aspirations by various other countries to neutralize their emissions by midcentury.

from New York Times

European officials are preparing to introduce ambitious legislation designed to wean one of the world’s biggest and most polluting economies off fossil fuels far more quickly than other nations have pledged to do. The proposals could include phasing out coal as an electricity source as well as imposing tariffs on polluting imports — an idea with the potential to set off global trade disputes.

The European Commission’s package of around a dozen legislative proposals, expected this week, is designed to swiftly reduce the emissions of planet-warming gases and meet an ambitious climate goal, already enshrined in law: The 27-nation bloc has said it will cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 55% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels.

The proposals, known as “Fit for 55,” are just that — proposals. They will take many months to negotiate among the 27 member countries and the European Parliament before becoming law. And they will most certainly invite scrutiny of Europe’s own reliance on extracting and burning fossil fuels in its own territories, from oil and gas drilling in the North Sea to coal mining in countries like Germany and Poland.

The most contentious element is something called a border carbon adjustment tax. It would impose tariffs on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with products imported from outside the European Union and, in effect, would protect European companies from goods made in countries with less-stringent climate policies. Among the products that it could target, according to a draft leaked in June, are steel, cement, iron and fertilizers.

This carbon border tax could not only shake up global trade and invite a dispute over protectionism in the World Trade Organization, it could also create new diplomatic fault lines before international climate talks taking place in Glasgow in November.

All eyes are on targets set by the United States and China, which currently produces the largest share of greenhouse gases, and, more important, how they will get there.

China and India have publicly criticized the idea of a carbon border tax. Japan isn’t keen. And the United States has said only that it is evaluating the idea of its own carbon border tax.

Exactly which products the tax would target is still unclear. The United States, for instance, is particularly concerned about the potential effect on American-produced steel, and it remains to be seen whether the border tax proposal would take into account the carbon emissions intensity of imported steel.

The United States is in a tricky position with respect to a prospective European border tax. The Biden administration is keen to restore trans-Atlantic alliances, including on climate change. And yet, with no prospect of carbon pricing legislation in the United States, several U.S. companies could be vulnerable.

The Biden administration has dangled the prospect of a carbon border tax of its own, though its prospects would likely be dim in a divided Congress. “It’s not off the table, certainly, in any of the discussions,” the White House climate adviser, Gina McCarthy, said Tuesday at a conference organized by Bloomberg. “There are many ways in which you could look at a carbon border adjustment as an opportunity here.”

Other aspects of the legislative package are likely to be contentious within the European 27-country bloc itself. Efforts to phase out the sales of new internal combustion engine cars for instance are likely to face objections from some European carmakers. (Bloomberg reported this week that France opposed a proposed 2035 ban on new gas-burning car sales.) Efforts to phase out coal from electricity generation are likely to face opposition from countries with large coal operations, like Poland and Hungary.

Source: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-lubes/europe-plans-aggressive-new-laws-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels/84397427

Comment from the Bikernet International News Desk:

This emission/pollution border tax means various products can be taxed. It is not about cars or motorcycles. Steel, cement, fertilizers, etc will become uncompetitive for export to Europe. Keep in mind, if they pass this legislation, next they will pass a tax on plastics made from fossil fuels, including medical equipment.

They believe this benefits the world. How about rescuing the slave labor making Nike and other brand shoes, clothing in Bangladesh, the slave labor making Apple iPhones in China and now not allowed to commit suicide with nets installed in the buildings there, the slave labor including children mining gold, diamonds and mobile / laptop battery materials in Africa.

Maybe put border tariffs / tax on slavery associated with products imported from outside the European Union?

Why stop there? Maybe border tariff on products associated with human rights abuses? All the oil producing Arab nations including Saudi Arabia can be told their oil is not only causing greenhouse gases but affecting human rights and democracy.

What about the world’s biggest constant export market – military products? Will USA’s exports for military use get exempted since it is a stockpile by other nations, unused since there is no war going on in the importing nations?

–Wayfarer
Senior Correspondent
Bikernet International News Bureau

YOU’RE INVITED! City of Mitchell, South Dakota and Klock Werks to host 14th Annual Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party on Main Street Mitchell August 5th, 2021.

During this event the 7” Dare Devil, Vince Ream, will attempt to set a World Record for the longest jump from an Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle.

Festivities to include Live performance from Nashville recording Artist Shelby Lee Lowe, Strider Obstacle Course, Car Show and more.

–Vanessa Klock

ELECTRIC SHORTS OUT–Electric Vehicle Lawsuit: Prolonged Driving While Sitting on Giant Battery Caused Electromagnetic Radiation Injury

Electric Vehicle owner Josef Tater has filed a lawsuit against Nissan North America, Inc. in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. He seeks up to $10 million from Nissan stating that his electric vehicle permanently damaged his health and destroyed his family and career. Tater claims that his 2015 Nissan Leaf caused serious health problems from prolonged driving while sitting on the giant battery that emitted large amounts of low-frequency electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation.

–NMA

NEWS FROM DISABLED AMERICAN VETS (DAV)–
The battle is not over when our men and women in uniform return home from war — as many are today from Afghanistan. Returning service members face a new battle — recovering from the visible and invisible wounds of war. This is something you may know all too well.

That’s why DAV is here. And that’s why it’s so exciting that today you can make a special gift that goes even further to support our life-changing programs for veterans.

Our generous partners at EG America are matching all Field of Flags donations, up to $70,000! Not only does your donation go TWICE as far to help your fellow veterans, it adds a flag to the field and helps us reach our goal of 5,000 flags flying in honor of our veterans.

But this special chance to double your impact ends in just three days, so don’t wait to add your flag and double your impact for your fellow veterans.

–J Marc Burgess
DAV National Adjutant

COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY–
This week, automotive enthusiasts nationwide celebrated this year’s Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD)! The SEMA Action Network (SAN) encourages you to find and attend an event near you—use the link below for the official list posted on the CCAD homepage. Post on social media using the hashtag #CCAD and tag the celebration’s Facebook fan page: @CollectorCarAppreciationDayCCAD

Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 292 (S. Res. 292) at the request of the SAN recognizing July 9, 2021 as CCAD. A similar resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (H. Res. 491). The date marks the 12th commemoration of what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

Thank You for Honoring Our Automotive Holiday!

RPM Act Gains Steam in the U.S. House of Representatives

Support for the bipartisan Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021 (RPM Act), H.R. 3281, continues to expand each day as members of Congress receive an outpouring of support for the bill from racers and the motorsports community. Over the past few weeks 17 House members have agreed to cosponsor the bill, including U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-WV), Robert Latta (R-OH), Ann Kuster (D-NH), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Jim Hagedorn (R-MN), Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), David Kustoff (R-TN), Glenn Thompson (R-PA), Carol Miller (R-WV), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Trent Kelly (R-MS), Jared Golden (D-ME), Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY), Andy Barr (R-KY), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Michael Cloud (R-TX), and Austin Scott (R-GA).

Rep. McKinley’s support for the RPM Act is particularly noteworthy. Rep. McKinley serves as the Ranking Member of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, which has jurisdiction over the legislation. The Congressman cosponsored the RPM Act bill as a result of the strong support that his constituents voiced for the legislation and the importance of the bill to the racing community in West Virginia. Rep. McKinley also cosponsored the RPM Act during the 2019-2020 session of Congress.

The RPM Act must be enacted into law to guarantee your right to modify street cars, trucks, and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles, and ensure that industry can offer parts that enable racers to compete. It is imperative that lawmakers continue to be reminded of the importance of passing the RPM Act. Currently, 82 members of the House have cosponsored the bill. See the current list of RPM Act cosponsors using this link, and don’t forget to ask your U.S. Representative to support the bill and fight for it to become law—here’s how:

–SEMA

NEWS FROM THE GAS STATION–Gas prices climb 40% since Jan. 1, experts predict they’ll get even higher
The average price for a gallon of gas is $3.13, the highest price so far this year.

By Seth Lemon, Audacy

Filling up your car will continue to cost consumers more. The cost of gasoline has jumped exponentially since the beginning of the year, and experts predict prices will continue to rise through the summer.

The average price for a gallon of gas is $3.13, the highest price so far this year and a 40% increase since the start of 2021. It’s still lower than the 2014 peak of $3.70 and the 2008 all-time record of $4.11, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). GasBuddy said the 2018 national average of $2.97 would actually be $3.18 in 2021 dollars.

“We believe it’ll rise another 10 to 20 cents at the pump between now and the end of August,” AAA representative Jeanette McGee told CBS, who pointed to the sudden increased demand in travel, businesses restarting after COVID shutdowns, and rising oil prices.

In California, prices are already well above $4. Los Angeles drivers are paying an average of $4.33 per gallon, nearly a nine-year high, said GasBuddy.

“With imbalances in supply and demand continuing, motorists will continue digging deeper to pay for gasoline, as prices are likely headed nowhere but up until global supply starts to catch up with the surge in demand,” said GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan.

A dispute between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia has hampered oil production by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Although the U.S. is not a member of the group, the White House said it is exerting pressure on those countries and key stakeholders.

–WBBM News Radio
https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/gas-prices-climb-40-experts-say-theyll-get-even-higher

QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY– BIDEN AND THE TWO HOGS

Last Tuesday Biden got off the helicopter in front of the White House carrying a baby piglet under each arm.

The squared-away *Marine* guard snapped to attention and saluted, “Nice Pigs, Sir”.

The President replied, “These are not Pigs.
These are Authentic Arkansas Razorback Hogs.

I got one for Vice-President Kamala Harris and I got one for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

The squared-away Marine guard again snapped to attention, saluted, and said, “Excellent trade, Sir.”

–Joe Smith

NEW FROM BURLY BRAND–Scrambler Bars
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Our Burly Scrambler bar is the perfect solution for those wanting to add some hooligan points to their build. It fits the aesthetics perfectly for whether you want your Sportster to go fast and turn left on the track or if you plan on Scrambling down some fire roads.

?It offers just enough height to fit your reach and on most H-D’s, it still uses the stock cables and brake line.

The bars are drilled for internal wiring.

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Burly Brand’s Batwing Bar. Perfect fit for full fairing touring bikes like the Street Glide and Ultra models. Dog leg bend at the bottom allows the bar to hug the fairing without impacting view of your gauges or getting in the way of speakers. Bars are dimpled and
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INDUSTRY CRITIC NEWS–
People imagine recreating a buzz around motorcycles by making a movie around themes of Easy Rider or The Wild One.

But that is not even needed.

Movies such as The Great Escape and Terminator 2 were not attempting to showcase motorcycles or bikers.

The scenes involving a motorcycle was a very small yet immensely memorable part of those movies.

Those movies were aimed at a broad audience across demography, not for a small segment of motorcycle riding movie-fans.

Such movies are the ones that attract new riders, new customers, people who never thought a motorcycle would be fun to have and ride – because they are more likely to have seen that movie and loved the movie.

Apart from that hit rock songs such as The Doors “Roadhouse Blues” or Steppenwolf “Born To Be Wild” create curiosity in people who had never considered riding a motorcycle.

–Wayfarer
Motorcycle Industry Investigator
Bikernet.com™
Hollywood

LICHTER NOTES BROUGHT TO YOU BY DENNIS KIRK–Dennis Kirk is proud to partner with world-renowned motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter for a new exclusive DK BLOG feature—LICHTER NOTES.

Michael will share his thoughts and photos of bike builds, bike builders and biker events—past and present. All his articles can be found exclusively on the DK BLOG: THE AFTERMARKET EXPERIENCE.

This week’s feature post is about the Sturgis rally in the early 2000s—the “Aughts”. It is post four of a five-part series leading up to the 2021 rally. Here’s an excerpt…

We not only rang in a new decade at midnight on January 1, 2000, we rang in a new century. All sorts of Y2K conspiracy theories built up around what was going to happen at that moment—including the end of civilization. But I for one, literally put my head in the sand by parking myself, Catherine, Kiera, and Sean in a palapa on a beach in Mexico—with no phones or connection to the outside world. (Could there be a better place for it to all end?)

Of course, nothing happened, and life just went on. Funny thing about the first 10 years of this century, even though the decade ended 11 years ago, there still is not consensus on what to call them. Some say, the “Early 2000s”, but probing deeper this seems to end with the economic crash of 2008 rather than 2010. Others simply say, “The 2000s”, but wouldn’t this refer to the entire 21st century? For the purpose of this feature, I’ll go with the “Aughts”, which the dictionary claims to be “the ten-year period from 2000 through 2009”.

The biggest defining moment of the Aughts must be the 9/11 attacks—which did change life as we knew it. Its impact was felt throughout our society and impacted so many aspects of our lives. It was certainly felt in the motorcycle world and in Sturgis, but we’ll save that in-depth discussion for another day. I’ll continue where I left off, with the unprecedented growth Sturgis had seen in the 1990s.

As the Aughts got underway, the same upward trajectory established in the ‘90s continued. For me, this was to be the most incredible decade in Sturgis to date. The excitement never ended. There was more and more to see and do, and it all seemed easier than before. This was also the time when I started my annual themed art and motorcycles exhibition series at the prestigious Journey Museum in Rapid City in 2001(now it’s held at the Buffalo Chip).

Since the history of Sturgis has always been in tandem with the rest of the motorcycle world, what was good for motorcycling was good for Sturgis. You could tell things were good when you were at a hotel during the V-Twin Expo trade show in Cincinnati and competitors were fighting over who was going to pay for the next round of drinks!

Powerhouse manufacturers like Big Dog and American Ironhorse may have started as “Harley clones”, but they grew to build close to 5,000 beautiful “custom” bikes and choppers a year. As they were sold through authorized dealer networks, it was imagined that they could eventually be legitimate challengers to Harley-Davidson.

Great aftermarket engine and transmission companies like S&S, TP Performance and Baker Drivetrain grew to supply all of the bike manufacturers that sprung up, as well as the new demand from the growing number of garage builders. And countless smaller aftermarket parts companies popped up with great ideas and products—some not so great.

As we built up toward the 100th anniversary celebration of Harley-Davidson in 2003, everything connected to the V-Twin world seemed to race off showroom floors, and the aftermarket business roared. There seemed to be enough business for everyone.

TODAY IN HISTORY– 1989
Chinese crackdown on protests leads to Tiananmen Square Massacre

Chinese troops storm through Tiananmen Square in the center of Beijing, killing and arresting thousands of pro-democracy protesters. The brutal Chinese government assault on the protesters shocked the West and brought denunciations and sanctions from the United States. In May 1989, nearly a million… read more

—www.history.com
A Subsidiary of A&E

Here’s another mistake by the Critical Race Theory guys. White guys are not the bad guys. Folks have been messing with folks for centuries over land, power, wealth and religion. American Indians tribes tortured and annihilated other tribes. At one time four states were controlled by a single tribe. No one dared travel there, it didn’t matter what race or religion.

–Bandit

NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET BLOG EDITOR–

Honda CB200 Modified Into An Electric Motorcycle

https://blog.bikernet.com/honda-cb200-modified-into-an-electric-motorcycle/

Motorcycle Chase 2021 report

https://blog.bikernet.com/motorcycle-chase-2021-report/

Best motorcycle cleaner for 2021: Top 10 products

https://blog.bikernet.com/best-motorcycle-cleaner-for-2021/

Red River Harley Davidson hosts 33rd annual Poker Run and Ride

https://blog.bikernet.com/red-river-harley-davidson-hosts-33rd-annual-poker-run-and-ride/

–Wayfarer
Bikernet Blog Editor
Bikernet.com™

SUPPORT GOOD TIMES CUSTOMER—Walks into Austin, Texas tattoo parlor wearing a Bandit T-Shirt.

The shirts are exclusively rendered and produced by SUPPORT GOOD TIMES.
Keith “Bandit” Ball’s scope of work and influence has inarguably shaped our love of freedom, speed, and building and riding choppers.

In thankful tribute, SGT is honored to present this collaboration with the legend Keith “Bandit” Ball @banditsbikernet and @whiskey_river_art.

J.J. BRINGS YOU BURMA SHAVE–
You kicked my ballsack into soup / just cuz I fucked your sister / my testicles have flown the coop / and no one calls me mister / i’m practically a woman now / my cock is ineffectual / but on the plus side / from what I hear / your sister is bisexual / burma shave

–J.J. Solari

REPORT FROM THE BIKERNET BLOG EDITOR–
The new LiveWire One tries to compete in price with popular electric motorcycles but still it is not only fugly compared to Zero Motorcycles, the Harley-Davidson marketing avoids mentioning the real charging time of 11 hours for full charge when using the charge cord given to the customer.

All news showcases their claim of one hour charge at fast charging stations but that’s not what the customer gets to take home for $20,000+ and no list of public fast-charging stations have been provided by LiveWire in their grand announcement or their dedicated website.

BMW electric scooter is expected to cost more than available electric scooters but it is a BMW and like its cars their motorcycles always cost more. However, despite eye-catching design the BMW scooter has a poor range of 62 miles and 81 miles for its two variants. Top speed of 75 mph is good enough for those who buy scooters for urban commute.

Still, the large German company with its financial and technical resources hasn’t got a real-world replacement for the petrol scooters and motorcycles.

Tesla boss Elon Musk with the best electric vehicle in the market has of course in the past denied any electric motorcycles being made since he considers motorcycles dangerous and unsafe for the bikers.

Harley-Davidson’s Livewire One electric motorcycle debuts at $21,995

https://blog.bikernet.com/harley-davidsons-livewire-one-electric-motorcycle-debuts-at-21995/

BMW futuristic 75 mph electric scooter

https://blog.bikernet.com/bmw-futuristic-75-mph-electric-scooter/

BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100

https://blog.bikernet.com/bmw-motorrad-vision-next-100/

–Wayfarer
Bikernet Blog Editor
Bikernet.com™

BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–THE RALLY-PREP BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for July 8, 2021

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/THE_RALLYPREP_BIKERNET_NEWS_for_July_8_2021.aspx

Comments:

Hey Really Cool the thing on ROGUES MC out of Holland. Not the first club to be named after me. I say that to get things going and then ask when they started and then say I had the name since the ‘60s, so far all have started after that date’ so they have technically named their club after me, LOL.

–Rogue
Senior Editor
Bikernet.com

NEWS FROM THE GEARHEAD DIARY—During the days of old there were jockey pilots. A crew of us from Torrance went to Old Miners days in Big Bear back around 1980. My friend, Terry had recently bought the bike that Eddie Paul had built for the ‘ Streets of Fire ‘ movie.

I loved watching those guys in the day throw a shift on that jockey shifter. He had blazing red eyes in the bone skull shifter knob of that bike. It looked kind of eerie at night but real cool. The front end was 2 inches over with a 21-inch Speed master on her. That was really the way to do it. Eddie Paul could build some cool shit back in those days.

That is just how the builders did it back in those days. There is nothing like the rides of those guys that ran a jockey shift system. I grew up in the days when we spent money on fast choppers and fast hot rods.

Those days you threw a shift on a hot trod with a Muncie with a big block and it would go sideways, and you threw another shift just to hopefully get it straightened out. It was fast cars, fast hot rods and fast women.

This story is a tribute to guys like Eddie Paul, Ed Walker, Vic Larough, Bandit and the riders that built some really cool sleds.

— Gearhead

NEWS FROM THE EASYRIDERS FRONT–
Just to let you know I just received refund of my Easyriders subscription from ER71 USA Inc. dba Easyriders Events.

— Sam

We recently heard that Easyriders Magazine will be back with an October/November issue. The infusion of capital may have come from a comic book empire. The report from Google News is that Dave Nichols will be the Editor with Regina Marsh the Art Director.

We will bring you more reports as they become available. –Bandit

BIKERNET GUN NUT LEGISLATIVE REPORT–NRA-ILA Grassroots

On July 13th, the Assembly Public Safety Committee is hearing two anti-gun bills that previously crossed over from the Senate. SB 264 imposes further restrictions on gun shows and SB 715 further restricts Second Amendment rights of young adults. Please click the red button below to contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE SB 264 and SB 715.

Senate Bill 264 bans state officers, employees, operators, lessees or licensees from entering into any agreement to allow for the sale of any firearm, firearm parts, or ammunition on property that is owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the state. This imposes a one-size-fits-all restriction to prevent officials from deciding how to use venues. In addition, this prevents businesses from renting taxpayer-funded venues for lawful activities

Senate Bill 715 limits when a hunting license satisfies the requirements for adults under 21 purchasing a long gun. This means an individual who has purchased a license for an upcoming season will not satisfy the requirements of the bill.

Thank you for making your voice heard against these bills!

Yours in Freedom,

Ken Lan
Communications Coordinator
NRA-ILA

http://www.nrailafrontlines.com/

NEVER A DULL MOMENT—Thursdays are often wild days. Thursdays are tough since I’m trying to focus on the news. So, everyone is trying to call, text or visit. Brothers are calling about Sturgis plans, which are ever-changing.

I need to make room in the Boulder Canyon property for a couple of bikes to clear them out of the Deadwood digs. My son is coming out next week. Monday the bros are starting flooring in the basement.

We are working with Markus Cuff on a feature around a new whacky Petersen Museum Exhibit on long distance travelers. If I’m lucky we will show you next week.

I’m working on a report about stolen motorcycle stories. I was thinking about a fictional series, but I may just post the real stories. There are lessons in each one.

I am working on another Bandit’s Cantina episode number 95. Hold on.

In the meantime, remember to ride free. We are living in the best of times. Some folks just don’t want to get it.

–Bandit

by Madeleine Hagen from https://www.yaktrinews.com

Forty-eight states in 10 days, from Kittery, Maine to Kennewick, Washington was the adventure 28 women took to honor a motorcycle legend.

“I didn’t know anyway to come out to Washington to put an event on so we came up with the 48 in 10,” Tameka Singleton of Bessie’s Belles said.

The group of ladies is from all over the United States.

They met up in Maine in early July to start their ride in honor of Bessie Stringfield.

“She kind of gives us an inspiration and we use that everyday you know just ride motorcycles,” Singleton said.

In the mid-1900’s, Bessie was a female motorcycle pioneer. She was the first African-American woman to ride the continuous United States all by herself.

She eventually founded a motorcycle club, became president and was inducted into the American Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

Tameka Singleton said Bessie is the reason they completed the cross country journey.

“The logistics are crazy, being resourceful. These ladies have made this ride what it is,” she said.

The ride started on July 5th, Tameka said they covered 15 states and hundreds of miles in the first day.

On their journey, they had to get proof that they stopped in all 48 states. So, they would stop quickly, get gas and carry on.

“Texarkana is in Texas and Arkansas – so it counts,” Tameka laughed.

The women rode with minimal sleep.

“Two to four hours of rest a night,” she said.

As they reached the west, the ladies dealt with extreme conditions.

“Now we have to go through that desert, and we have to go across New Mexico and it was hot, and that’s when somebody turned hell on,” Tameka said by the time they reached Idaho, the historic heatwave had started.

Eventually they ended their journey in Kennewick, beating their goal of 10 days.

“48 in eight, all women, what more can you say? Just watching my sisters like, they were having hard times but they never stopped and that is really the biggest reward to see people standing in this state that probably never would have been here otherwise, and for that Bessie Stringfield has really inspired all of us,” Tameka said.

The ladies spent their Tuesday at the Harley Davidson in Kennewick, to get their bikes serviced and tuned up before hitting the road again. Tameka said next up is a ride to Miami, Florida.

Next Generation Sportster Motorcycle Combines Unbridled Power with Contemporary Technology. Uses H-D’s awesome 121 hp Revolution Max engine seen in Pan America model.

MILWAUKEE — The Harley-Davidson® (NYSE:HOG) Sportster® S model is an all-new sport custom motorcycle designed to deliver a thrilling riding experience and ushers in a new era of Sportster performance. A 121-horsepower Revolution® Max 1250T V-Twin engine puts the Sportster S rider in command of unrelenting, on-demand torque. A taut, lightweight chassis and premium suspension deliver responsive, intuitive handling. From stop light to stop light, and corner to corner, the Sportster® S model offers riders extraordinary power and performance and creates a new standard for the most enduring Harley-Davidson model.

An addition to the 2021 Harley-Davidson motorcycle line, the Sportster S will reach Harley-Davidson dealers this fall with a base MSRP of $14,999.

“The Sportster S is the next all-new motorcycle built on the Revolution Max platform and sets a new performance standard for the Sportster line,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO, Harley-Davidson. “This is a next generation Sportster defined by power, performance, technology and style. And it’s part of our commitment to introduce motorcycles that align with our strategy to increase desirability and to drive the legacy of Harley-Davidson.”

Styling Communicates Power
In profile, the Sportster S model appears crouched and powerful. The fuel tank and tail section frame the engine as the predominate centerpiece of the motorcycle. The massive front tire recalls the fenderless front end of a classic bobber, while the tail section, high-mount exhaust and slim solo seat draw inspiration from the Harley-Davidson XR750 flat tracker. The thick inverted forks and wide-profile tires suggest high-performance sport bike.

“Every visual design element of the Sportster S model is an expression of the motorcycle’s raw power,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson vice president of styling and design. “This is a wolf in wolf’s clothing.”

The powertrain is highlighted with a Chocolate Satin finish on the lightweight magnesium engine covers. Textures, colors, finishes and details were selected to give the Sportster S model the look of a custom show bike that just happens to be parked in the owner’s garage.

Amplified Performance
The 1250cc Revolution Max 1250T engine is the mechanical heart of the Sportster S model. This new version of the latest Harley-Davidson liquid-cooled V-Twin engine is tuned to make tremendous torque at low RPM, with a torque curve that stays flat through the powerband – engine performance designed to deliver strong acceleration from a start with robust power through the mid-range. To minimize overall motorcycle weight the engine is integrated into the vehicle as the central member of the chassis. The use of lightweight materials helps achieve a desirable power-to-weight ratio. Ready to ride with the 3.1-gallon fuel tank topped off, the Sportster S model weighs just 502 pounds. A high-mount 2-into-1-into-2 exhaust is designed to produce a pleasing low-frequency tone. (See separate Sportster S Technology release for full details)

Technology Enhances the Ride
The Sportster S model is equipped with a host of technologies designed to the enhance the riding experience. Three pre-programmed, selectable Ride Modes (Sport, Road and Rain) electronically control the performance characteristics of the motorcycle, and the level of technology intervention. Two Custom modes may be used by the rider to create a set of performance characteristics to meet personal preference or for special situations. Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements by Harley-Davidson®, a collection of technologies intended to enhance rider confidence during unexpected situations or adverse road conditions, are designed to match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking, in a straight line or while in a turn.

A round, 4.0-inch-diameter TFT screen displays all instrumentation and supports infotainment generated by the rider’s Bluetooth®-equipped mobile device and helmet headset, including music, incoming and out-going calls, and navigation supplied by the Harley-Davidson® App. All-LED lighting includes a Daymaker® Signature LED headlamp designed to produce a homogenous spread of light, eliminating distracting “hot spots.” The headlamp has a distinctive oval or capsule shape that adds style to the front end and will identify the Sportster® S model to other riders and motorists.

Optimized Chassis
The powertrain is a stressed member of the chassis, eliminating the traditional frame, a design that significantly reduces motorcycle weight and results in a very stiff chassis that contributes to precise handling. A welded tubular steel trellis swingarm features a braced design and stamped X-member to further stiffen the chassis, while its shape adds distinctive style to the motorcycle.

The Sportster® S model is equipped with fully adjustable, premium front and rear suspension – SHOWA® 43mm inverted cartridge forks and a SHOWA® Piggyback reservoir rear shock. Rear suspension features hydraulic pre-load adjustment using a convenient knob located on the left side of the motorcycle. Lightweight cast aluminum wheels with a staggered, five-spoke design are shod with wide Dunlop®/Harley-Davidson® Series GT503 tires. Premium Brembo braking components produce outstanding braking feel and performance. The single front brake features a new Brembo radial monoblock four-piston caliper and a 320mm diameter disc. The rear brake is a two-piston Brembo caliper and a 260mm diameter disc.

Forward foot controls and a low handlebar put the Sportster S rider in an aggressive posture on the bike. Unladen seat height is 29.6 inches, low enough for most riders to get feet down at a stop. Brake and clutch hand levers are adjustable for reach, to best match rider hand size or preference. The Sportster S model is pre-wired for accessory heated hand grips for added comfort in cool weather, and is equipped with two dedicated power points for heated riding gear (heated hand grips and heated riding gear/apparel each sold separately), plus a USB-C port for charging a phone or other device. An external ambient temperature sensor and a low-temp warning on the display screen alert the rider to changing conditions. Cruise control and a proximity-based security system are standard equipment. The steel fuel tank holds 3.1 gallons.

Paint Colors: Vivid Black; Stone Washed White Pearl; Midnight Crimson

Accessories
Sportster S model accessories available at launch through Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories include these key items:

Mid-Control Conversion Kit
Relocates the left and right rider foot pegs and foot controls from the Original Equipment forward position to a mid-position on the bike. This may place the rider in a more athletic position and may also provide an improved fit for riders who cannot comfortably reach the forward controls.
Passenger Accommodations
A Pillion Kit, Passenger Footpeg Kit and Passenger Backrest Kit (each sold separately) may be installed. The pillion and backrest feature upholstery styled to match the rider seat.
Sundowner Solo Seat
This seat offers an enhanced bucket design and spherical-void foam construction for improved long-haul comfort and shaping for more-aggressive riding. Seam sealed stitch lines prevent water from soaking into the foam and leaving the rider with a damp bum. Details in the top seat cover enhance overall style.
Compact Detachable Windshield
Black mounting hardware and support brackets, and the dark tint of the windshield, are a style match for the motorcycle. The windshield mounts to the forks with quick-release clamps, and can be installed or removed quickly and easily.
Sportster® S Tailbag
This tailbag is designed specifically to fit and look great on the Sportster® S model, and gives the rider a convenient luggage option for ride essentials. It is recommended that the Tailbag be installed over the accessory pillion (purchased separately). Luggage capacity is 5 pounds. The main compartment volume is expandable from 8.2 liters to 11.5 liters.

Learn more about the Harley-Davidson Sportster S model at www.harley-davidson.com.

With the announcement of Harley-Davidson’s new Sportster S, Dunlop is releasing the all-new GT503.

With the announcement of Harley-Davidson’s new Sportster S, Dunlop is releasing the all-new GT503. The GT503 was designed specifically for the aggressive look and high performance of H-D’s new motorcycle. Developed to meet the high standards of Harley-Davidson, the GT503 combines construction, compound, and tread design to provide the ultimate in tire performance for the new H-D Sportster S. Riders will experience the kind of performance only Dunlop delivers.

Features and Benefits
• Aggressive tread pattern maximizes the land-to-sea ratio to offer superior dry-grip while also utilizing tread grooves that are long in length to enhance wet-weather performance
• Radial construction featuring Steel Jointless Belt (JLB) technology delivers more responsive and consistent handling while also providing a more compliant ride
• New compound has been formulated to provide excellent grip and mileage
• Sidewall design proudly features the Harley-Davidson name and updated styling
• New “wide” front tire size (160/70R17) provides a custom fat tire look, while still offering light and responsive handling
• Available exclusively through Harley-Davidson dealers

All-New GT503 Tire
Front
• Size – 160/70R17
• Load/Speed – 73V
• TL/TT – TL
• Sidewall – BL
• Part Number – 45244727

Rear
• Size – 180/70R16
• Load/Speed – 77V
• TL/TT – TL
• Sidewall – BL
• Part Number – 45244726

About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A.

For more information, visit https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/

Tucker Powersports Launches New Product Collection for Snowmobile Owners and Winter Sports Fans

New Collection Includes Broad Range of Products to Support Snowmobile and UTV Owners Through Local Dealers

https://www.tucker.com/

Fort Worth TX – July 12, 2021 – Tucker Powersports today announced the launch of the Tucker Snow product line, which offers apparel, accessories, vehicle parts, tools and snow sports equipment to Tucker dealers. This product collection marks Tucker’s return to the distribution of winter sports products and the parts and accessories needed to repair and maintain snowmobiles.

Over 1200 of Tucker’s current dealer customers sell snowmobiles, UTV’s and other winter powersports products. The new program from Tucker help dealers expand their offerings to include winter apparel, snow helmets, replacement parts, lubricants, trailering needs and thousands of suspension, engine and drivetrain components for both competition and casual winter sports. In addition, the product line includes snowshoes, toboggans, sleds and other items for non-powered winter fun.

A significant portion of the Tucker Snow catalog is dedicated to a large selection of parts and service items for hundreds of models of snowmobiles from Artic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha. The offering includes both OEM replacement parts and performance upgrades.

Notable brands that are included in the catalog and are new to Tucker are Motorfist, Woody’s, CA Pro Skis, Zox Snow Helmets, Sportstuff and Yukon Charlie’s. The other brands in the Tucker Snow collection are familiar to Tucker dealers, including 100%, Quantum, Motion Pro, NGK, Cruz Tools and Yuasa Battery.

The 2021 Tucker Snow catalog was shared digitally with Tucker dealers today.

About Tucker Powersports: https://www.tucker.com/
Featuring the most powerful portfolio of parts, accessories and apparel brands in the powersports industry, Tucker distributes top brands and offers its own brands, including Answer, Biker’s Choice, BikeMaster, Bully Locks, CoverMax, DragonFire Racing, FirstGear, ProTaper/ProTaper Sport, QuadBoss, Speed and Strength, and TwinPower.

by Arun Prakash from https://www.rushlane.com

The electric powertrain of the modified Honda CB200 has fitted onto a stylish aluminum enclosure

Manufacturing EVs from scratch is an uphill task in itself but it is a whole new level of challenge when one has to convert a vehicle already fitted with an IC engine. We have earlier witnessed such projects being undertaken in four-wheelers such as Land Rovers and VW Beetles but this time an electric powertrain has been fitted into a motorcycle.

An aftermarket workshop named Omega Motors, based out of San Francisco in USA, has converted a 1975 Honda CB200 into an electric motorcycle. The donor model back in 1970s and 80s was a hot-selling retro-style motorcycle with a cafe racer design. The makers of this modified prototype haven’t tried to alter the design of the motorcycle in any way.

Updated Styling
Rechristened as Omega EV200, it still retains a part-scrambler and part-cafe racer design with round headlamps, single-piece ripped seat and wire-spoke wheels lending it a retro appeal. The electric CB200 gets refurbished front forks, wheels and brakes while retaining the cable-actuated front brake and rear drum brake.

Subtle modifications have been made to the chassis in order to incorporate a battery and electric motor setup. The frame has been shortened and the welded-in rear fender has been chopped off.

The pillion footpegs have also been removed while a small part of its spine has also been cut in order to weld a mounting plate for the controller. Interestingly, the motor mounts from the original bike have been left intact while the new battery pack and electric motor are attached via a set of custom mounting plates.

Specs & Features
Speaking of specifications, the motorcycle has been fitted with an electric motor sourced from Golden Motor and raed to produce 5kW (6.7 bhp) of continuous supply and peak power of 10kW (13.4 bhp). This motor feeds energy of a 1.6 kWh battery pack specifically designed and built for Omega EV200. Omega has also added a Kelly Controls controller which has been packaged neatly under the modified fuel tank and seat.

Coming to its performance, numbers are fairly modest with a top speed of 60mph (96.5 kmph). However, the electric bike weighs only 111 kilos which is 22 percent lighter than the stock CB200. The motorcycle offers a riding range of only 48 km on a single charge while charging the battery takes five to eight hours.

There isn’t much to offer in terms of features but Omega has got the stock analogue speedometer and switches working. Most importantly the clutch lever has been repurposed to work as an analogue regenerative braking control. The most attractive addition is a small digital display to reveal battery-related information which has been covered with the same piece of leather as the custom seat.

by Markeshia Jackson from https://www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS — It was April Fools’ in July for those over at Red River Harley Davidson who hosted their 33rd annual April Fools’ Poker Run and Ride.

All the proceeds benefit The Friendly Door and its Meals On Wheels program. Dozens participated to support the cause.

For company service writer Bobbie Gilmore, the Red River Harley Davidson poker run ride has been something she’s been doing for as long as she can remember. At this year’s 33rd annual ride, she and others said it felt good to be out riding together again.

“Everyone that knows Red River knows this is a nostalgic ride for us,” Gilmore said. “Everyone wants to be a part of it and get in on it, and you just tie in just by being here and we’re all a family together riding.”

The event started with an 80 mile motorcycle ride, followed by lunch and raffles. The ride has only gotten cancelled three times in the past, one being last year due to the pandemic.

“COVID killed it earlier, and they just got cleared,” Gilmore said. “So they got cleared, we’re ready to go, let’s do it.”

“It really has a big turnout,” Tom Venhaus, a chairman for The Friendly Door, said. “For them to give up their time on a Sunday to do the ride and then to come here and we do lunch.”

This year, the proceeds from the poker run will go to The Friendly Door Senior Center of Iowa Park.

Gilmore said, “It benefits The Friendly Door in Iowa Park. They’re a great facility that helps the seniors and also does meals on wheels.”

Officials with The Friendly Door said they will continue to cherish their relationship with Red River Harley Davidson and that they value their support.

“And to say ‘Hi, we appreciate you coming, we appreciate you supporting the center,’” Venhaus said. “Without their support, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do for the senior citizens here.”

Venhaus said each event like this one helps the center stay open to serve those seniors in the community. “Anything that we do we try to better the conditions for the senior citizens here.”

Red River Harley Davidson said they are looking forward to next year’s April Fools’ run, and they hope it will be another year of fun on two and three wheels, all to help a great cause.

Although today’s ride was a hot one, it did not stop the community from showing up. Employees at Red River said they look forward to actually having next years April Fools’ run in April.

You can find out more information about The Friendly Door by clicking here.

by Kyle Hyatt from https://www.cnet.com

Cleaning your motorcycle can be a pain, but this stuff makes it a lot easier.

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The visual benefits of keeping a clean bike are pretty obvious, I mean, more shiny is more better, right? But there are some performance and safety benefits, too. For example, if your bike is filthy, it can be hard to see if you’ve suddenly sprung a leak of some vital fluid (usually oil).

Some road crud can be corrosive over time to the exposed steel and aluminum parts of your motorcycle, not to mention the fasteners that hold things onto your bike. You thought changing out that clutch was going to be easy, didn’t you? It would have been if you hadn’t left a bunch of road salt all over the bike for months. Now it’s broken-bolt city, population: you.

The performance benefits are more subtle but no less real. This is especially true when it comes to chain maintenance. Just think, if your motorcycle has to fight the friction of a dry, dirty or corroded chain, then that’s power lost. If you’re on a 200-horsepower sport bike, that’s not a big deal, but if you’re on a 20-horsepower motorcycle like the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 I recently reviewed, you might just notice.

Keep your bike clean with a well-stocked motorcycle care kit, and make your life easy.

Best general motorcycle cleaner overall
S100 Total Cycle Cleaner $15

Best general motorcycle cleaner overall runner-up
Muc-Off Nanotechnology Motorcycle Cleaner $16

Best motorcycle quick detailer
S100 Detail & Wax spray $15

Best waterless motorcycle wash
Muc-Off High-Performance No Rinse Bike Cleaning Spray $18

Best motorcycle chain cleaner and lube
Maxima Clean Up and Chain Wax $28

Best motorcycle chain cleaning brush
Simple Solutions The Grunge Brush $14

Best motorcycle wheel cleaner
S100 Motorcycle Wheel Cleaner $21

Best motorcycle chrome cleaner and polish
Simichrome Polish $14

Best complete motorcycle cleaning kit
S100 Motorcycle Detailing Kit $50

Best motorcycle helmet cleaner
Motul Helmet Clean $8

I love riding motorcycles, but kind of hate the care and maintenance that they require — especially when it’s my own bike. Luckily, I live in a place where things are dry and dusty rather than wet and muddy, so I can get by most of the time. But when it’s time to buckle down and wash the bike, there are a few motorcycle cleaning products I always turn to.

In addition to keeping your bike clean, it’s important to clean and lubricate your chain (if you have one) and make sure your helmet is free of crud and dried bugs. I’ve listed some of the best motorcycle cleaner products here. They’ve been good to me over the years for both purposes and hopefully you’ll appreciate them too.

Best general motorcycle cleaner overall – S100 Total Cycle Cleaner
I’m one of those people who like a clean motorcycle, but hate actually cleaning their motorcycle. That used to mean that I’d just live with a dirty motorcycle most of the time, but not since I found S100 spray cleaner.

This cleaning product is awesome and it’s easy to use. Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes and hose it off. It does a great job of removing dirt, road grime, grease, dried-on bugs and whatever else I’ve accumulated on my adventures. It’s also safe on plastics like your motorcycle windshield and metals, so no worries about it harming any exposed components on your motorcycle.

Best general motorcycle cleaner overall runner-up – Muc-Off Nanotechnology Motorcycle Cleaner
The Muc-Off Nano Tech bike cleaner spray is awesome. It smells better than the S100 and it’s biodegradable. Muc-Off also sells it in concentrate form, which I love, so you don’t have to constantly buy new plastic bottles.

Like the S100, it’s a spray on and rinse off affair and it does a great job of removing caked on road grime nastiness from all parts of your motorcycle without sending a bunch of harsh chemicals down the drain.

Best motorcycle quick detailer – S100 Detail & Wax spray
Sometimes you just need to touch up your bike before heading out on an all-day ride with your buds. I mean, you don’t want to show up and have the least shiny two-wheeled machine, now do you?

This S100 Detail and Wax spray is great because it’s specifically geared towards motorcycles and does a good job of shining paint and powder-coat. It’s easy to use, too. Just spray on the detailer and wipe it off with a good microfiber towel.

Best waterless motorcycle wash – Muc-Off High-Performance No Rinse Bike Cleaning Spray
What do you do if you have a dirty motorcycle and you don’t have access to a hose? Either take it to a coin-op car wash to use the pressure washer (which kind of sucks) or grab the awesome High-Performance Waterless Wash spray from Muc-Off.

Like basically every Muc-Off product, this bike cleaner is easy on the environment while still being tough on stubborn dirt and grime. All you have to do is spray it on, let it soak for a minute and wipe it off. After you wiped the dirt off, get a new clean microfiber cloth and buff your bike until it shines. It’s super easy and packs into a backpack or side case for easy motorcycle cleaning on the go.

Best motorcycle chain cleaner and lube – Maxima Clean Up and Chain Wax
Keeping your motorcycle’s chain clean and lubed is a miserable task, but it’s critical if you want to keep your chain and sprocket in tip-top condition. There are as many different products and techniques and old-timey sage wisdom for cleaning and lubing motorcycle chains as there are stars in the sky, but I’m going to recommend what works for me.

The Maxima products — Clean Up chain cleaner and Chain Wax — are the perfect one-two punch for chain maintenance. Clean Up does an excellent job of removing dirt, debris and and acting as a degreaser for old gross lube while at the same time being gentle on the delicate O-rings inside your chain. Chain wax is a spray-on chain lube that goes on wet and then dries into a waxy coating that resists coming off and doesn’t encourage dirt to stick to it. The best part is that Maxima offers it in a combo pack with a decent penetrating lubricant as a bonus.

Best motorcycle chain cleaning brush – Simple Solutions The Grunge Brush
As we’ve already established, cleaning motorcycle chains sucks. It’s greasy, grimy work and depending on how nasty you’ve let your chain get, it can be hard work, too. Having a good chain-cleaning brush in your cleaning kit is a huge help and my personal favorite brush is the Grunge Brush.

The Grunge Brush has stiff bristles that clean your chain on three sides at once, plus longer bristles at the other end for getting into your sprocket teeth and so on. It’s cheap and effective and it even has replaceable brushes, so you’re not constantly buying new ones. When paired with a good chain cleaning solvent like Maxima’s Clean Up, this makes the work of chain maintenance a whole lot easier.

Best motorcycle wheel cleaner – S100 Motorcycle Wheel Cleaner
There are a zillion different wheel cleaners on the market and they all do something a little different, but one of the things I like best about the S100 motorcycle wheel cleaner is that it is a thicker, more gel-like formula which sticks to your wheels better. It does a great job of getting brake dust, dirt and other grime off as well.

The other nice thing about the S100 Motorcycle Wheel Cleaner is that it’s gentle, which means it’s safe on all kinds of wheels — be they painted, powder-coated, aluminum, magnesium or stainless steel. If your bike’s wheels are too dirty for normal bike wash to take care of, grab a spray bottle of this.

Best motorcycle chrome cleaner and polish – Simichrome Polish
Unlike most cars these days, it’s easy to buy a brand new motorcycle with a bunch of chrome. And chrome looks great until it starts to dull or pit, but then it looks like crap. Thankfully the solution to that dull chrome problem is easy: Just polish it!

If you’re going to undertake that task, you’re going to need a good chrome polish compound and one of my personal favorites comes straight outta Germany. It’s called Simichrome and it works really, really well. All you need to do is apply the elbow grease with a microfiber towel using this metal polish and get ready to be blinded by the shine.

Best complete motorcycle cleaning kit – S100 Motorcycle Detailing Kit
If you’re detecting a theme with the S100 products here, you’re not mistaken. The fact is that S100 offers some of the best motorcycle-specific cleaning and detailing products around and at reasonable prices. Still, what if you don’t necessarily want to buy each product by itself? Thankfully there’s a motorcycle cleaning kit.

The S100 detailing kit comes with everything you’ll need to detail your motorcycle short of a hose and water — including a drying towel. Even better, it comes in a tidy little carrying case, so you can keep all your motorcycle cleaning supplies together and not let things get lost in the back of some dank, daddy longlegs-infested garage cabinet over the winter.

Best motorcycle helmet cleaner – Motul Helmet Clean
Everybody knows that riding with a motorcycle helmet is a good idea — hell, it’s even the law in most places. What people might not know is that while keeping your helmet clean is a good thing, using chemicals is a huge no-no — even on the outside. Luckily, there are a few great helmet cleaning products on the market and my favorite comes from Motul.

The Motul helmet spray not only does an epic job of loosening dried on bugs and dirt from the shell of your helmet, it also offers up a nice shine that is more resistant to getting bugs stuck on it in the future. Spray it on, let it soak and wipe it off.

For the inside of your helmet, never try and clean the pads and liner when they’re still inside the shell. Always remove them and wash them gently according to your helmet manufacturer’s guidelines.