This Month Has it All – Ready to Dive in? Summer’s here and so are the Races. It’s time to finally introduce you to the ladies of Build.Train.Race. Road Racing, as we expand yet again. This month will be jam-packed with celebrating these ladies’ hard work, the debut of their motorcycle builds at MotoAmerica at Road America June 11th-13th, & get them ready for their first race at the end of July in Brainerd, Minnesota. The weekend is kicking off with the official reveal of the custom Continental GT 650s at the Moto Union X Royal Enfield Open House at Moto Union in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Join us Thursday, June 10th from 5-7pm to see the bikes & meet the riders. With a special appearance by professional road racer & MotoAmerica crew chief Melissa Paris, live DJ, a chance to win free MotoAmerica tickets & more! Flat Track Racing The ladies had a great time in Texas unveiling all their hard work during the build phase. They were even more excited to hit the track for the first time at the Chicago Half-Mile. Catch up with all that’s been happening now! Then get ready because the next race is almost here – High Voltage Races in Elkhorn, Wisconsin is June 6th. ROYAL ENFIELD JUNE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS B.T.R. ROAD RACING June 4th & 5th | Belding, Michigan The ladies put their motorcycles through their paces for their first official practice session at Grattan Raceway. ROYAL ENFIELD SLIDE SCHOOL June 4th & 5th | Verona, Wisconsin Johnny Lewis & Moto Anatomy are showing you how to get sideways at S&S Cycle Speed Ranch. Grab your spot! B.T.R. FLAT TRACK June 6th | Elkhorn, Wisconsin Whose taking home the checkered flag this round? It’s sure to be a great race. MOTO UNION X ROYAL ENFIELD June 10th | Milwaukee, Wisconsin Come out to Moto Union X Royal Enfield Open House to see the B.T.R. Road Racers reveal their builds, win free MotoAmerica tickets, & more! B.T.R. ROAD RACING DEBUT W/ AT ROAD AMERICA June 11th – 13th | Elkhart, Wisconsin This is it, the ladies of Build.Train.Race. are taking to the track for their first official MotoAmerica race of the 2021 season. The weekend is packed with things to do – get your tickets now! AMERICAN FLAT TRACK June 26th | Lima, Ohio Moto Anatomy Powered by Royal Enfield with rider Johnny Lewis is back at it and ready to take home the win. We hope to see you at the track. Get your tickets now! JUST ANNOUNCED! ROYAL ENFIELD AT FULL IMS TOUR July – November Curious about how the new Meteor 350 takes to the road or still haven’t been able to stop thinking about a Twin? You’re in luck! Royal Enfield will be at every stop for the IMS Show 2021 which means a demo ride is waiting for you. So which stop will we be seeing you at?

Laconia Motorcycle Week® Welcoming Press Conference Thursday, June 10, 2021 at North East Motor Sports Museum at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 922 NH Route 106, Loudon, NH 03397.

The 98th Anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week® begins Saturday, June 12th, 2021 and the Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association invites all media personnel to help us kick-off this year’s Rally at the Welcoming Press Conference hosted by North East Motor Sports Museum at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Thursday, June 10th from 11:00AM to Noon.

Cynthia Makris, President of the Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association, will moderate. Scheduled to appear are:

• Governor Chris Sununu
• Captain Bill Haynes – NH State Police Highway Safety Office
• Laconia Police Chief Matt Canfield & Laconia Fire Chief Kirk Beattie
• Laconia Mayor Andrew Hosmer & Laconia City Manager Scott Myers
• Phil Warren – Meredith Town Manager
• Chief Mark C. Armaganian | Director of Enforcement | NH Liquor Commission
• David McGrath – New Hampshire Motor Speedway
• Tom Day – Gunstock Mountain Resort
• Bob Coy – United States Classic Racing Association
• Tom Netishen – North East Motor Sports Museum
• Jennifer Anderson & Charlie St. Clair- Laconia Motorcycle Week Association

Media inquiries and to RSVP, please Contact Jennifer Anderson – 603-387-6628 or info@laconiamcweek.com.

Daily Rally Press Conferences for Laconia Motorcycle Week® will occur at the Naswa Resort (1086 Weirs Boulevard) from Monday June 14th through Friday June 18th at 9AM.

www.LaconiaMCWeek.com

Paaschburg & Wunderlich USA, LLC, 16315 Monterey Rd., Ste. 100 Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Contact: Holger Mohr, Holger.Mohr@pwonline.us

HIGHSIDER(TM) Custom Motorcycle Components Now Available in the USA
German Engineered – For whatever you ride!

(Morgan Hill, CA, June 4, 2021) — Paaschburg & Wunderlich USA, LLC, the North American subsidiary of the leading European distributor, announces the launch of its premium Highsider brand for the North American market.

Featuring modern styling, efficient technology, and superior quality, the initial product launch includes mirrors, headlights, turn signals, taillights, and related accessories such as handlebar weights, handlebar grips and load equalizers. High functionality, innovative design, and value for price paid are the brand’s hallmarks. Most Highsider components are TUV or EC-Approved, a certification not necessary in the U.S. but an indication of Highsider‘s rigorous testing and quality stance.

Founded in 2008 by Paaschburg & Wunderlich GmbH, Highsider is Europe’s market leader for innovative lighting technology and high-quality motorcycle accessories. According to company Co-owner and CEO, Dr. Oliver Moosmayer, this expansion across the pond follows the company philosophy of “Progress Instead of Stagnation.”

“We are extremely proud and happy to announce the creation of our U.S. organization and the official launch of the Highsider brand in North America. It has always been part of our plan to bring our innovative products to the U.S. market with local inventory and pricing in U.S. dollars to make it very convenient to shop for our products,” said Moosmayer.

Paaschburg and Wunderlich teamed up for the strategic planning and execution of this new venture with industry executive veteran Holger Mohr, who will lead the day-to-day operations as President. “I am extremely excited to lead the efforts in bringing this distinctive brand and product line to riders in the States,” said Mohr. “Nothing gets me more fired up than cool, inventive motorcycle parts, and Highsider is just that.”

“Highsider products are fully stocked and ready to ship from the company warehouse in California. B2B and B2C websites are fully operational. “Our dealers will benefit from the parent company’s proven SAP Business One e-commerce platform, offering efficient interactions and timely communications,”

Mohr added “We have teamed up with WPS and Tucker Powersports for U.S. distribution and are ready to educate dealers about the line.”

For more information about Highsider and the U.S. product portfolio visit www.highsider-us.com Dealers can order online at www.pwonline.us or via phone at 408-465-4555.

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The Sun is Out and We’re Riding

Hey,

I wish I knew what to say today. My feeble mind is packed with thoughts and new experiences since landing lock-stock and barrel in the Badlands. On Memorial Day, I rode with Woody and about 20 riders to the scene of one of the last Indian battles. We found out where the name Buffalo Chip came from, Jonathan “Buffalo Chip” White.

We rode north on the 79 past Mike Ballard’s biker home, I believe passed Sugar Bear’s Chopperville, Hoover and stopped at a magnificently built western bar.

Let’s hit the news, I’m getting hitched today and need to finish early.

Let’s ride fast and free forever,

–Bandit

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Hey,

I wish I knew what to say today. My feeble mind is packed with thoughts and new experiences since landing lock-stock and barrel in the Badlands. On Memorial Day, I rode with Woody and about 20 riders to the scene of one of the last Indian battles. We found out where the name Buffalo Chip came from, Jonathan “Buffalo Chip” White.

We rode north on the 79 past Mike Ballard’s biker home, I believe passed Sugar Bear’s Chopperville, Hoover and stopped at a magnificently built western bar overlooking the owners plain of thousands of vast acres. The bar was open, but you had to pay for your own drinks. No bartender just yet.

Let’s hit the news, I’m getting hitched today and need to finish early.

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Vance & Hines Announces New VO2 America Air Intake as America Returns to the Highways–

“This is a summer when we appreciate our freedom more than ever.”

In a time when Americans are beginning to feel the satisfaction of gathering in groups and expanding their summer travel plans, Vance & Hines launches its own celebration of freedom with the new VO2 America Air Intake.

Featuring Vance & Hines’ proven intake technology along with a unique stars and stripes design, the new product expands the company’s line of top-selling air intakes. Launch is timed to celebrate America’s renewed feeling of freedom in advance of the July 4 Independence Day celebration.

“After what we all experienced last year, this is a summer when we appreciate our freedom more than ever,” said Vance & Hines President Mike Kennedy. “Freedom to ride our Harley’s, freedom to head out on the open road, freedom to enjoy the rallies and races that we love to attend.”

The VO2 America is designed with performance and style features similar to the company’s other air intake products, including a CNC-machined billet cover, ARP hardware and a high-capacity washable air filter element. The limited-edition VO2 America includes a subtle stars and stripes design which is laser etched onto the billet cover. The design is understated and will enhance the look of any recent model Harley-Davidson Big Twin motorcycle.

The VO2 America retails for $499.99 and will begin arriving at motorcycle dealers this week. It fits Harley-Davidson motorcycles with Milwaukee 8 and Twin Cam engines.

RED CROSS ALERT 2021 Summer Safety–Steps You Should Take to
Help Stay Out of Harm’s Way

The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers tips and resources for the entire family.

WATER SAFETY

Before going in, on or around the water, every family member should become “water smart.” This starts with learning to be safe, making good choices, and learning to swim to at least achieve the skills of water competency. Everyone should be able to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance and then get out of the water safely. A variety of water safety courses and resources are available to help. To help keep your family safe, the Red Cross offers these tips:

Prevent unsupervised access to water. Fence pools and spas with adequate barriers and keep a constant eye for any water dangers such as portable splash pools/slides, buckets and bathtubs.

Adults should actively supervise children and stay within arm’s reach of young children and new swimmers. Kids should follow the rules. Designate a “water watcher” to keep a close eye and constant attention on children and weaker swimmers in and around the water until the next water watcher takes over.

Always wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when on a boat and if in a situation beyond someone’s skill level.
Swim as a pair near a lifeguard’s chair — everyone, including experienced swimmers, should swim with a buddy even in areas supervised by lifeguards.

Always maintain constant attention and actively supervise children even when lifeguards are present.

Download the Red Cross Swim app for safety tips, kid-friendly videos and activities, and take the free Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers online course.

GRILLING SAFETY

Grilling food is so popular that more than three-quarters of U.S. adults have used a grill — yet, grilling sparks more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. To avoid this, the Red Cross offers these grilling safety tips:

Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.

Never grill indoors — not in the house, camper, tent or any enclosed area.

Make sure everyone, including pets, stays away from the grill.

Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, deck, tree branches or anything that could catch fire.

Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to help keep the chef safe.

Accidents and Emergencies Happen
The Red Cross has several resources to help people learn how to treat bee stings, burns and heat emergencies including online and in-person training courses, a free First Aid app and a First Aid Skill for Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.

Help Save Lives this Summer

Part of a safe community is a strong blood supply for hospital patients. Give blood, platelets or plasma this summer to help ensure patients get the medical treatments they need. Download the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS for more information or to schedule your donation.

Follow COVID-19 Guidelines

Remember to review the latest COVID-19 pandemic guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with your family before you head out.

For more information, please visit redcross.org/la or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossLA or @CruzRojaLA.

INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT–98 Bridges in Arkansas Rated in Same Ominous Terms as Cracked I-40 Span

According to civil engineering expert Gary Prinz, the bridges are not necessarily unsafe even though the label might sound dire. He added, “Fracture critical bridges are just as safe as the other bridges. They just have more processes in place to control safety.” How many more bridges across the country hold the label “fracture critical?” You might be driving over one today?

J.J. WRITES TO THE MAYOR —
The June 1st Gathering of the Citizenry

Dear Mayor and City Council; I hear there is going to be a gathering at City Hall on June 1st, probably outside, since no one is allowed inside because of fear of invisible microscopic attackers from China that leave 99% of their victims unscathed.

I will be in attendance at this swah-ray if for no other reason than to interview the other gatherers to see why they are having a problem with tiny little Hobbit Houses being built in our town for bums and lunatics that are going to be paid for by the gatherers……and given to the arsonists, stabbers, drug addicts, unemployables, alcoholics, diseased, shoplifters who arrive here free of charge from Los Angeles to Arcadia courtesy of the Ghoul Line.

Because I don’t think anyone Actually Alive actually rides the thing anymore, it’s basically pesthole-to-pesthole free transportation for people who are either insane or just LIKE being walking sewers and human rabies-carriers. Because I am pretty sure the people living in the free blue tents with the free tanks of butane and the free shopping carts and the free bicycles all have immunity to things ten thousand times worse than the Covid-19 flu: the “protocols” of which annual cold-and-flu season only the normal, sane, healthy, employed, responsible people have to obey.

Because let’s face it: who’s going to enforce a tubercular cesspool to stay six feet away from every other tubercular cesspool in his vicinity, and who is going to force him to put a 25-cent surgical mask overt his toothless, infected mouth if he doesn’t want to.

So, let’s turn Arcadia into a pesthole. C’mon, we can do this. Let’s take sanity and throw it into the trashcan and replace it with lunacy and we’ll call it “caring” and we’ll call it “Christian” and we’ll call it “love” and we’ll call it “lessening the inequity” and we’ll put people who LIKE living like obstructovist annoyances and who delight in starting fires and frightening the normal….and let’s give them cute little sheds that in one week they will have either eaten or set on fire or turned into chemical toilets. Without the chemicals. Just the Feces.

So, yeah, let’s do this. Let’s reward the walking petri dishes of Los Angeles and Venice Beach with free-range privileges here in Arcadia. And we can change the motto of Arcadia from “A Community of Homes” to “A Community of Homeless.” Kinda catchy, No?

J.J. Solari

AMERICAN FLAG CODE--Ten Surprising Rules in the U.S. Flag Code

The American flag is a powerful symbol that carries with it much history and emotion. Over the generations, we have viewed the Stars and Stripes as an image that represents honor, loyalty, and freedom. As we look to the flag and recite our allegiance to it – and the country for which it stands – it evokes feelings in us of patriotism, pride, and thankfulness. It causes us to remember those who have served in the military and to think about the many who fought and died to protect this nation.

In the Code of Laws of the United States of America, Title 4 outlines the United States Flag Code. While no longer enforced by the courts, the Flag Code technically remains U.S. federal law. Following are ten highlights from the Code – some of which may surprise you!

1.Speed of the Hoist

When being put up or taken down from display on a pole, the flag “should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.”

2.Flying with Other countries

When other nations’ flags are flown with the U.S. flag, they “should be of approximately equal size” and “are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height” as long as it is a time of peace.

3.The Half-staff Choreograph

When flown at half-staff, the flag “should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position.” It should again be raised to the peak when being lowered for the day.

4.Red, White, and Blue Jeans?

The flag “should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery,” nor should it “ever be used as a costume.”

5.The Rule for Memorial Day

When the flag is displayed on Memorial Day, it “should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff.”

6.Pledging Our Allegiance to the Flag

The Pledge of Allegiance should be recited “by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.” Members of the military who are in uniform should render the military salute. Men “should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.”

7.The Twilight’s Last Gleaming

The flag should be displayed only from sunrise to sunset. If left up around the clock, it is to be “properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.”

8.Yankees Yes, Doodles No

No “mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature” should ever be placed on – or attached to – the flag.

9.For Spacious Skies, Not Skylarks

The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle.

10.The Stars and Stripes in Storms

Only all-weather flags should be displayed “when the weather is inclement.”

The U.S. Flag Code may be read in its entirety here. To learn more about the American flag and how to display it, check out The American Flag at USA.gov.

–from Twin Cities Harley-Davidson

HIGH BARS TO THE STARS–
I hope your move goes well! When you put the tall bars on the King, did you notice a change in how your back was affected?

I have a 2004 FLHRS with the low (beach?) bars. I can’t ride it for very long without my back bothering me. I was considering changing the bars if I knew it would help. On my FXST, the seating postion is different and doesn’t bother me (as bad…). AH, old age is rough on a body, ain’t it?!

–Bill May

I’ve run apes on several machines. In general because of my size, it works like a champ. I went 2 inches too far once, so you need to be careful.—Bandit

TEXAS WEATHER REPORT— Was there at Yankee’s Tavern yesterday too.

–RFR

FACT-CHECKING THE FACT-CHECKERS–What Climate Feedback gets wrong in its attempted takedown of CO2 Coalition commentary

By Gregory Wrightstone

On Earth Day this year, the Washington Times published an op-ed that I wrote titled “There is no climate emergency – We love CO2 and so should you.” Not long after publication, the paper’s Facebook post on the commentary was labeled “false and misleading” and their ad for it was rejected. This was based on a lengthy “fact-check” titled Washington Times presents list of false and misleading statements about the impacts of CO2 and climate change by Climate Feedback (CF). It was composed by eight scientists and upon detailed review of their “fact-check,” it became clear why they were not labeled “experts.”

To rebut this review, I asked six of the top experts in the world in various fields related to climate change to assess the statements by the Climate Feedback reviewers for accuracy and validity. All the scientists I consulted are members of the CO2 Coalition, a non-profit scientific coalition based in Arlington, Va. All agree that there is no man-made climate emergency.

Since many of the sections contain duplicative statements alleging various supposed “false” claims and statements in my commentary, I have distilled them to eleven primary statements of supposed “fact” used to “debunk” the op-ed. Climate Feedback claims and quotes are in red.

In each case, we find that the Climate Feedback reviewers are the scientists providing muddled, misleading, and false information.

Read the whole tamale. It’s incredible: https://co2coalition.org/2021/05/27/fact-checking-the-fact-checkers/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=12466

NEWS FROM THE LAW TIGERS–
What is Fully Insured When You’re in a Motorcycle Accident?

As a motorcycle rider, you need to be aware of the potential risks associated with a collision or accident. An accident can affect your health, other people, and your finances, especially if you are found at fault. However, these worries can be mitigated with the knowledge that you have adequate insurance coverage to be fully insured.

That begs the question, though: what is fully insured? How can you make sure that if you do find yourself in an unfortunate situation, you are able to protect yourself and your assets as best as possible through your insurance plan? We’ll walk you through the proper steps to make sure you have a fully-funded insurance plan.

Are you on the proper insurance as a rider?
If a dreaded collision occurs, we want to help make sure you are prepared with the proper coverage and understanding of how to use it. This can be the difference between paying out-of-pocket for medical bills or having everything sufficiently covered.

In Arizona, for example, the minimum amount of liability insurance adds up to $60,000 total between bodily injury per person, per accident, and property damage. However, with the average fatal motorcycle crash costing over $1,200,000, and significant injury cases costing nearly the same, the minimum liability coverage is not enough to protect riders and their families.

It can help to think about full coverage like a full gas tank on your bike. When it is full, I cannot add any more fuel to it. The bike is prepared to take me to my destination. However, the insurance world has a funny way with words, especially with the term “full.” To them full means the starting point. So, in their definition of the word full, we have a tank in which we can put fuel in. It is not full now; we need to fill this said tank with Uninsured, Underinsured motorist coverage.

DO I NEED UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE FOR MY MOTORCYCLE?
If you do not have Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist coverage, then you will not be protected in the situations where insurance coverage is the most necessary. If the other party is not properly insured, you will be stuck with the bill unless you have the correct policy. Conversely, with UM and UIM coverage, your insurance provider will reimburse your damages including medical bills, lost wages, and any other personal damages incurred.

Thus, we recommend opting for full Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist coverage with high liability coverage – it may be slightly more expensive short term, but the peace of mind and financial protection are well worth the initial cost. If you do have an accident, be sure to also work with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney to make sure you get all the compensation you are entitled to.

MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE COVERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

While the minimum insurance is all that most states require to operate a motorcycle, all riders should purchase the necessary insurance to protect themselves in the event of an accident. After all, we’re not purchasing insurance with a minor scrape on the paint in mind.

Given that, what does proper coverage really look like? We recommend the following:

A full policy that covers bodily injury, property damage, liability, UIM coverage, and personal injury protection.

A policy that protects all your assets; this means you should be able to set limits for collision and comprehensive insurance that cover the agreed value of your bike as well as any normal-range medical payments for PIP and medical payments. This will be determined by your agent, but we advise looking for a policy that is usually in excess of $1,000,000.

Get the best price for your policy. This may sound obvious but shopping around for comprehensive insurance can go a long way to saving you money. Your quote will depend on the state you live in, your driving record, value of your bike, and your insurance types vs. risk profile. The average full-coverage policy in the United States is around $1,200.

Know the actual terms of your policy and make sure that if you have region or bike-specific concerns, these are addressed by your agent. Most insurance won’t cover things like track days or off-roading, so if that is something you want covered, ask before committing to a policy.

Similarly, make sure the actual terms are what you expect – sometimes insurance companies will offer ‘full’ coverage, but it will not accurately represent what we’ve described.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING SELF-INSURED AND FULLY INSURED?

To self-insure a vehicle, you must be able to prove to the state that you have a number of cash reserves equal to or greater than the necessary amount that an insurance policy would provide. As we highlighted earlier, this is at minimum $60,000 on average in most states.

Self-insurance is often brought up in relation to motorcycle riding because it relies on an entity or person having enough cash to cover catastrophe damages for their vehicle. Riders may get the idea that this is feasible for their bike because the cost of a motorcycle is often cheaper, and the liability will most often be confined to a singular rider on the personal side.

However, self-insurance only protects as far as your cash allows, and you are always obligated to pay out of pocket for damages to other vehicles. This means you can go into significant debt or bankruptcy if a serious accident happens. We only recommend self-insurance for independently wealthy or uninsurable motorcycle riders.

Conversely, fully insuring your motorcycle will allow you to ride without risk of financial ruin. While you will have a monthly fee, full coverage will never bankrupt you and shouldn’t exceed your limits.

Ride Safe with Law Tigers

You’ll never have to ride alone with Law Tigers by your side. We have decades of experience as motorcycle accident lawyers, and we’re also riders just like you. We hope this information will help you avoid having a legal case or insurance settlement to deal with. However, if you need us, we’re there to help you – both in and out of the courtroom. We want you to be able to ride stress-free with the knowledge that if something happens, Law Tigers will be by your side.

OREGON GOVERNOR SHUTS DOWN LANE SPLITTING LAW–Just a few days after Oregon Senate Bill 574 passed, legalizing motorcycle lane sharing in the state under certain circumstances, the state’s governor has shut the bill down.

According to OPB News (we spotted it via Asphalt & Rubber), Brown refused to sign the bill, sending a letter to Oregons House of Representatives and Senate saying “I have several concerns with the bill as currently drafted, particularly related to public safety and noncompliance.”

SB574 passed through the House earlier this May with almost a two-thirds majority, receiving bipartisan support. It’s the latest in a series of attempts to legalize lane-splitting or lane sharing in Oregon. Despite that constant support, there have been opponents to the bill from police and public safety bodies.

OPB News reports officials from Portland were concerned about the practice in their city, and the Oregon Transportation Safety Committee said it would put motorcyclists in danger by putting them in cars’ blind spots. Supposedly, authorities were concerned riders would expand their lanesharing beyond SB574’s limited scope (basically, state highways during rush hour).

“Many stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and members of the public remain concerned that lane filtering is unsafe for both the motorcyclists and the drivers sharing the road, due to the serious injuries and death that commonly result from motorcycle-involved accidents,” Brown said in explanation of her veto. “Based on these concerns, I am returning SB 574 unsigned and disapproved.”

–from AdventureRider.com

HEADLINE OF THE WEEK–your vehicle and air conditioner are creating brain-eating amoebas

–J.J. Solari

BIKERNET BOOK OF THE WEEK CLUB OFFERING–Good morning, I was wondering if you would be interested in reviewing my book, “The Legend of the Guardian Bell” Motorcycle Folklore.

There are many stories surrounding the mysterious Guardian Bell Legend (Also known as a gremlin bell). This adventure is set during the Second World War, where the legend began. Throughout history, the Guardians, a genderless offshoot of the fairies, have entrusted a select few humans with a precious gift: a guardian bell.

After an unwelcome exile from their homeland, the Guardians are forbidden any future contact with humans.

With the arrival of aeronautics, the Guardian’s love of everything technological made it inevitable that their presence would become known. The guardians were soon known as “gremlins” blamed for every mishap, although the opposite was really the case. A group of guardians break the rules and forge a friendship with an RCAF air force pilot, resulting in an epic journey and the birth of a legend.

This re-telling of a legend, well loved by motorcycle enthusiasts, will enchant readers of all ages. Thank you for your time. I would be happy to send a copy of the book in your preferred format.

–Hollie Bell-Schinzing
(585) 208-7026
hschinzing@hotmail.com

The Redhead is currently reading a book about women riders and will soon read and report on Hollie’s book.–Bandit

NMA REPORT–Oversized Injury Verdicts may be on the Way out in Montana and Texas

Over the past two years, insurance rates for trucking companies have increased an average of 20 to 25 percent. Umbrella or excess liability policies have increased even more—over 75 percent—which forces most trucking companies to carry less coverage. By federal law, all commercial haulers must carry $750,000 in liability insurance, which won’t cover most jury verdicts for damages in accidents involving large trucks.

Nuclear verdicts—jury awards surpassing $10 million—have increased vastly in the past decade. The average of over $1 million per verdict involving a large truck crash has increased nearly 1000 percent from 2010 to 2018–going from $2.3 million to $22.3 million on average.

According to trucking experts, these types of verdicts are strangling the industry. Carriers struggle to keep pace; shipping rates can’t be increased enough to compensate. Something has got to give.

Lawmakers in Montana and Texas have recently been working to make it more difficult for accident victims to reap multi-million dollar verdicts against truckers. Texas, a leader in the number of crashes involving trucks and nuclear jury verdicts in civil lawsuits, had 55,000 motor vehicle lawsuits filed in 2019. That’s a 118 percent increase from 2008.

The Texas bill, HB19, has been winding its way through the bicameral legislative session and has pitted truckers against plaintiffs’ attorneys. Eight hundred public comments were generated about the bill, and 40 individuals signed up to testify at a March hearing of the Texas House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.

President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Jim Perdue, said the bill would damage current court practices, testifying:

“HB19 is designed to create unprecedented delays in both the process and delivery of finality of justice.” He added, “It’s a radical remaking of the civil justice system for a specific classification of defendants.”

Analysts from Texans for Lawsuit Reform had this to say about HB19:

“HB19 is laser-focused on the changes in law that are necessary to protect rights of Texans who are truly injured in a commercial vehicle accident while simultaneously reducing opportunities for some trial lawyers to mislead juries to seek millions in damages in cases where the commercial vehicle owner was not at fault or the plaintiff was not injured.”

Another group for truckers, Keep Texas Trucking Coalition, said that HB19 would make the courts fairer to truckers. In a written document concerning HB19, they wrote:

“Multi-million dollar or ‘nuclear’ verdicts grab headlines, but abuse is more frequently found in more routine settlements under a typical umbrella coverage of $1 million. Opportunity-seeking plaintiff lawyers partner with unscrupulous medical providers to grossly inflate claims, resulting in increased insurance premiums and driving trucking companies out of business.”

HB19 passed the Texas House at the end of April, recently passed the Senate, and is now on to the governor for his signature. The legislation has garnered widespread support from small businesses and the trucking industry across the state. American Trucking Associations President Chris Speers said in a statement:

“With this significant vote, Texas joins a growing number of states committed to stopping rampant lawsuit abuse by enacting measured, targeted, and prudent reforms that restore balance and fairness to the civil justice system.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a similar bill recently that reforms civil liability laws concerning damages in lawsuits. The new law deals specifically with phantom damages or inflated billing amounts. The new reforms promote tools that increase transparency to curb inflated medical damages and outline the damages recoverable from the person deemed to be at fault. The text of the legislation states:

“Damages must in all cases be reasonable, and where an obligation of any kind appears to create a right to unconscionable and grossly oppressive damages contrary to substantial justice, no more than reasonable damages can be recovered.”

Legislation that puts practical limits on liability claims affects motorists of all stripes. When nuclear verdicts occur, not only could they put an owner-operator or small trucking firm out of business, but they can also translate into higher transportation costs, which correlates to higher prices for all consumers.

At the same time, many people involved in truck accidents can have long-term health issues, and reasonable compensatory verdicts should be extended to them. This is one of the few times when legislation may be the only rational remedy.

LE PERA CLASSIC SEATS OF THE WEEK—At least we hope this classic shot from Sam Burns is from an old Le Pera ad photoshoot. Bob Le Pera was one of the first guys to make custom seats.

–Bandit

NEW FROM THE BIKERNET BLOG EDITOR—
Check out the technology of the Torrot kids enduro bike – parents can control the power of the engine, the speed and throttle response or disable the bike – all done remotely from an App.

This is great for parents worried about their kid’s safety as they learn to ride. The app can then increase power of the engine when the kid is ready for next level of skills.

But imagine that control for electric cars and motorcycles used by adults – whether through hackers or government agencies such as DOT or police or manufacturer, etc or the well-known government sponsored hackers of China and Russia – or terrorists. This bike shows the technology is already here and used.

You don’t even need to get hold of the vehicle’s parts or be near it – just gain control of the App installed on the vehicle owner’s phone or gain control of the App for all users of the app to control all the vehicles of the manufacturer.

Check the new items published daily on the Bikernet Blog:

Torrot’s New Enduro Motorcycles for Kids

https://blog.bikernet.com/torrots-new-enduro-motorcycles-for-kids/

–Wayfarer
Editor in Emperor
Bikernet Blog

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 THE COVID CONSPIRACY TESTED IN COURTS–
A large team of more than 1,000 lawyers and over 10,000 medical experts, led by Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, has initiated legal proceedings against the CDC, WHO and the Davos Group for crimes against humanity.

Fuellmich and his team present the incorrect PCR test and the order for doctors to describe any comorbidity death as a Covid death – as fraud.

The PCR test was never designed to detect pathogens and is 100% inaccurate at 35 cycles. All PCR tests monitored by the CDC are set at 37 to 45 cycles. The CDC acknowledges that tests over 28 cycles are not allowed for a positive reliable result.

This invalidates over 90% of the alleged Covid cases / “infections” detected by the use of this incorrect test.

In addition to the incorrect tests and fraudulent death certificates, the “experimental” vaccine itself violates Article 32 of the Geneva Convention.

Under Article 32 of the 1949 Geneva Convention, “mutilation and medical or scientific experiments not required for the medical treatment of a protected person” are prohibited.

According to Article 147, conducting biological experiments on protected persons is a serious breach of the Convention.

The “experimental” vaccine violates all 10 Nuremberg codes – which carry the death penalty for those who try to break these international laws.

1) Provides immunity to the virus

This is a “leaky” gene therapy that does not provide immunity to Covid and claims that they reduce the symptoms, but double-vaccinated are now 60% of patients who need ER or ICU with covid infections.

2) Protects the recipients from getting the virus

This gene therapy does not provide immunity and the double vaccine can still catch and spread the virus.

3) Reduces deaths due to viral infection

This gene therapy does not reduce deaths from the infection. Double-vaccinated people infected with Covid have also died.

4) Reduces the circulation of the virus

This gene therapy still allows the virus to spread because it gives zero immunity to the virus.

5) Reduces the transmission of the virus

This gene therapy still allows transmission of the virus because it does not confer immunity to the virus.

The following violations of the Nuremberg Code apply:

Nuremberg Code # 1: Voluntary consent is important

No person should be forced to take a medical experiment without informed consent.

Many media, political and non-medical people urge people to take the injection.

They do not provide information about the negative effects or dangers of this gene therapy. All you hear from them is – “safe and effective” and “the benefits outweigh the risks.”

Countries use blockades, coercion and threats to force people to take this vaccine or are banned from participating in free society under the mandate of a vaccine pass or Green Pass.

During the Nuremberg trials, the media were also prosecuted and members were killed for lying to the public, along with many of the doctors and Nazis found guilty of crimes against humanity.

Nuremberg Code # 2: Yields with fruitful results that cannot be produced by other means

As mentioned above, gene therapy does not meet the criteria for a vaccine and does not offer immunity to the virus. There are other medical treatments that give fruitful results against Covid, such as Ivermectin, vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc and strengthened immune system for flu and colds.

Nuremberg Code # 3: Basic experiments as a result of animal experiments and natural history disease

This gene therapy skipped animal experiments and went directly to human experiments.

In mRNA research used by Pfizer – a candidate study on mRNA with rhesus macaques monkeys using BNT162b2 mRNA and in that study all monkeys developed pneumonia but the researchers considered the risk low because these were young healthy monkeys from 2-4 years of age.

Israel has used Pfizer and the International Court of Justice has accepted a requirement that 80% of recipients with pneumonia should be injected with this gene therapy.

Despite this alarming development, Pfizer continued to develop its mRNA for Covid, without animal testing.

Nuremberg Code # 4: Avoid all unnecessary suffering and injury

Since the launch of the experiment and listed under the CDC VAERS reporting system, over 4,000 deaths and 50,000 vaccine injuries have been reported in the United States. In the EU, more than 7,000 deaths and 365,000 vaccine injuries have been reported. This is a serious violation of this code.

Nuremberg Code # 5: No experiment should be performed if there is reason to believe that injury or death will occur

See No. 4, based on fact-based medical data, this gene therapy causes death and injury. Previous research on mRNA also shows several risks that have been ignored for this current experimental gene experiment. A 2002 study of SARS-CoV-1 nail proteins showed that they cause inflammation, immunopathology, blood clots and inhibit Angiotensin 2 expression. This experiment forces the body to produce this nail protein that inherits all these risks.

Nuremberg Code # 6: The risk should never exceed the benefit

Covid-19 has a recovery rate of 98-99%. Vaccine damage, death, and adverse side effects of mRNA gene therapy far outweigh this risk.

The use of “leaky” vaccines was banned for agricultural use by the US and the EU due to the Marek Chicken study which shows “hot viruses” and variants appear… make the disease even more deadly.

Nevertheless, this has been ignored for human use by the CDC aware that the risk of new, more deadly variants arises from leaky vaccinations. The CDC is fully aware that the use of leaky vaccines facilitates the emergence of hotter (more deadly) strains. Yet they have ignored this when it comes to humans

Nuremberg Code # 7: Preparations must be made for even remote possibilities of injury, disability or death

No preparations were made. This gene therapy skipped animal experiments. The pharmaceutical companies’ own clinical phase 3 studies will not end until 2022/2023. These vaccines were approved in an emergency

Use only action to force on a misinformed public. They are NOT FDA approved.

Nuremberg Code # 8: Experiments must be carried out by scientifically qualified persons

Politicians, the media and actors who claim that this is a safe and effective vaccine are not qualified. Propaganda is not medical science.

Many stores such as Walmart & drive-through vaccine centers are not qualified to administer experimental medical gene therapies to the uninformed public.

Nuremberg Code # 9: Everyone must have the freedom to end the experiment at any time

Despite the call from over 85,000 doctors, nurses, virologists and epidemiologists – the experiment does not end. In fact, there are currently many attempts to change laws to enforce vaccine compliance.

This includes mandatory and mandatory vaccinations. Experimental “sprayers” are planned every six months without using the growing number of deaths and injuries already caused by this experiment.

These update images will be administered without any clinical trials. Hopefully, this new Nuremberg trial will put an end to this crime against humanity.

Nuremberg Code # 10: The researcher must terminate the experiment at any time if there is a probable cause for injury or death

It is clear from statistical reporting data that this experiment leads to death and injury. But not all politicians, pharmaceutical companies and so-called experts make any attempt to stop this gene therapy experiment from harming a misinformed public.

Legal proceedings are progressing, evidence has been gathered and a large growing group of experts is sounding the alarm.

— Auto translated from Swedish.
–Soren Dreier

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THIS JUST IN FROM THE PENTAGON–Department of the Navy is now assigning females to quarters in a separate private “OFF LIMITS” area on all aircraft carriers.

While addressing all personnel at Pearl Harbor, CINCPAC advised, “Female sleeping quarters will be “out-of-bounds” for all males.

Anyone caught breaking this rule will be fined $50 the first time.” And the Admiral continued, “Anyone caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $150. Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $500. Are there any questions?”

At this point, a US Marine from the security detail assigned to a ship stood up in the crowd and inquired: “How much for a season pass?”

God bless the Marine Corps

–Micah McCloskey

Three things that cannot be easily hidden:
The Sun, the Moon, and the Truth.

MINI MOTO SHOCK FROM PROGRESSIVE– COMING SOON!–The leader in motorcycle suspension brings their performance technology
to the GROM scene to improve handling and stability.

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S FTR750 SWEEPS PODIUM AT CHICAGO HALF-MILE–

Indian Wrecking Crew Rider Briar Bauman Sits Atop Leaderboard Following First Win of 2021;

Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, and two-time defending Grand National Champion Briar Bauman secured the top spot in the season’s standings following the factory rider’s first win of the 2021 season. The win also marked the third of the season for Indian Motorcycle. Joining Bauman on the Chicago Half-Mile podium were Indian Motorcycle privateer Jared Vanderkooi and Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees, who finish second and third respectively.

Within the first several minutes of the Main, five riders battled at the front of the pack – routinely swapping positions as each pushed for separation. Following a red-flag restart, Bauman made an impressive move to gap Mees for the lead. From there, Bauman continued to run a smooth race as Vanderkooi and Mees battled for second.

“After being rained out in Texas, it’s exciting to return with such an action-packed Main,” said Gary Gray, Vice President – Racing, Technology & Service for Indian Motorcycle. “With five riders battling at the front of the pack, it was anybody’s race. But Briar stayed focused and took full advantage of the restart and earned his place at the top of the box.”

Through four races, Bauman sits atop the leaderboard with 77 points. Vanderkooi and Mees are each tied with the third most points of 63, while Indian Motorcycle privateer Brandon Robinson rounds out the top five with 62 total points.

The 2021 AFT season continues June 18-19 with the Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City OKC Mile doubleheader. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

For more information Indian Motorcycle Racing’s sponsors, visit their websites: Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, S&S Cycle, Indian Motorcycle Oil, Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties, Alpinestars, Bell Helmets and J&P Cycles.

CHIP ON MEMORIAL DAY BACKGROUND–Howdy –
It took us a long time to discover where Buffalo Bill Cody’s best friend, Jonathan “Buffalo Chips” White, was buried.

I expected him to have been buried at the Fort Meade Cemetery with many of the horse cavalry troops who gave it all while helping to piece this Republic together. It was quite a surprise to find his grave and the Official US Scout Memorial right at the battlefield where he lost his life to a bullet believed to have been sent his way by Chief American Horse.

American Horse was leading his people in a flight for freedom. Buffalo Chips was riding ahead of the 5th Cavalry and headed to Deadwood. The paths of these mortal enemies met just a few weeks after Greasy Grass (Custer’s Last Stand) about 88 miles north of the Buffalo Chip. As fate would have it, it was the end of the trail for both men, killed by what turned out to be the last battle of the American Indian Wars.

It’s a beautiful ride up to the Slim Buttes battlefield. Pass a couple of ghost towns, a bunch of pronghorn antelope, a few dinosaurs, a stage stop or two and we’ll arrive at a historical marker that tells the tale. The graves and Memorials, almost hidden on the hillside, are set just above the draw, the site of the deadly violence. It was not a cowboy & Indian movie.

Some might call it a colorful bit of our history, a clash of two cultures. It was not that long ago. Memorial Day seems a call for reflection, a day of peace and freedom. It’s a great day for a ride. I’ll be saddling up at 0900 on Memorial Day, May 31st at the Big Engine here at the Chip. I invite you to join me. We’ll stop at a couple of pretty cool places along the way. Bring your own beverage, hardtack and jerky.

–Woody

The Knuckle Chopper
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The last of the pre-orders are going out this week and we’ll be ready to fully send regular orders next week. Order yours now!

Behold The Knuckle Chopper In Full Release
Check Out The New Video On The Knuckle Chopper Page

A bunch of us buds went out to film a camping experience with the Knuckle Choppers in action.

We chopped what could be chopped. We hammered what could be hammered with the blunt end of the hatchet head. We sliced, diced, minced, carved and cleaved.

We also chucked, threw and tossed…as well as ignited, combusted and burned. Laughs all round were had.

It’s funny how such a simple tool could be the excuse for so much primal silliness. We all look forward to the next camping session.

Next time you’re out choppering in the wild, bring a quality hatchet. We know a place that sells such a timeless tool that will help contribute to your stories.

Make plans to visit the Harley-Davidson Museum – now open seven days a week
And Bike Nights are back, baby!

With so much happening at the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum, you’ll need more than one visit to cover it all. And luckily, the H-D Museum campus – including MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant and The Shop – is now open seven days a week, beginning May 31. Hit up new installations, check out the latest menu items at MOTOR Bar and Restaurant and take home some fresh designs from The Shop.

And on Thursday, June 3, Bike Nights make their triumphant return. Enjoy free live tunes from Milwaukee-area artists, miles and miles of rolling eye candy, and food and drink (including the Bike Night koozie specials) in the great outdoors.

Beginning Sunday, June 6, IRONe™ Demos will be available in Motorcycle Plaza. If you’re loving the Saturday Demos on the big toys, including the all-new Pan America™, be sure to bring the kiddos down for a spin around the track with the IRONe electric balance bikes. It’s an ideal way to introduce that feeling of two-wheeled freedom to the next generation. After a day in the saddle, fuel up at MOTOR with the kids menu and a complimentary IRONe coloring sheet.

On Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13, stop by The Garage for savings up to 70% on Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® merchandise and select official licensed products.* Gear up with select authentic Harley-Davidson riding gear, including helmets and jackets. Don’t miss this chance to stock up on T-shirts, sweatshirts, outerwear and so much more.

Check out the sale for fun gear for dear old dad on his special day, or gift him the H-D Museum’s all-new Annual Pass. Whether he’s looking for an afternoon with the family or with the guys, he’ll love this memorable gift again and again. Purchase one in 2021 and enjoy perks – like discounts throughout campus and free admission – through 2022.

Learn more about the H-D Museum’s protocols to support healthy and safe environments.

EXHIBITS / INSTALLATIONS

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.

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” (open 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” (open 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.”

Google Arts & Culture, “Touring Around the World” (available now)

Join Harley-Davidson on this trip around the world, and through history, with then-and-now comparisons of international locations found on the covers of “The Enthusiast™” magazine.

Many of these landmarks still exist along the same roadways today. We thought it would be fun to take a trip back in time and compare a few of these select covers with how they look from the same location, current day, courtesy of Google Maps.

PROGRAMMING / EVENTS
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.

Join the fun on June 10 for a Meet & Greet with H-D Racer Kyle Wyman & Special Announcement.

Thursday June 3rd: The Cactus Bros.
Thursday, June 10th: Doozey
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.

Harley-Davidson® Merchandise Sale*

On Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13, stop by The Garage for savings up to 70% on Harley-Davidson MotorClothes merchandise and select official licensed products.* Gear up with select authentic Harley-Davidson riding gear, including helmets and jackets. Don’t miss this chance to stock up on T-shirts, sweatshirts, outerwear and so much more.

*Valid for onsite use in The Garage only at the H-D Museum on purchase of select, discontinued men’s and women’s Harley-Davidson MotorClothes merchandise and select official licensed products. Not valid for online purchases; not valid in The Shop at the H-D Museum. Prices as marked in The Garage. Sale prices valid from June 11-13, 2021. While supplies last.

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, Virtual Gallery Talks, free admission for children under age 18, merchandise discounts at The Shop, dining discounts at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant and more.

Engines 101 (Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)

Study the heart of Harley-Davidson motorcycles: the engine! Join us for a classroom experience covering the gritty details of how Harley-Davidson engines roar to life. No mechanical skills necessary! Leave with an exclusive Engines 101 pin, a $5 coupon for The Shop and a newfound knowledge of how Harley-Davidson engines are created.

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.

MOTOR® BAR & RESTAURANT

MOTOR® Bar and Restaurant is now open seven days a week! It’s the ideal time to check out new menu items or just enjoy the vibes on our waterfront patio. Carry-out, delivery and contact-less payment options are available.

1903 EVENTS

Looking for an iconic venue to host your special event? Dates and spaces are available for 2021 and 2022. And if you haven’t heard, Milwaukee’s newest event space on the H-D Museum campus will break ground later this summer. Contact 1903 Events to learn more.

SAVE THE DATES
Hometown Rally, Sept. 2-5

The Hometown Rally weekend will take over the 20-acre campus of the Harley-Davidson Museum and will host the party of the summer, with free live concerts on three consecutive nights, food-and-beverage sites, stunt exhibitions and skills demonstrations, 2021 Harley-Davidson® motorcycle demos, and motorcycle showcases hosted by Born Free and V-Twin Visionary. The Museum will remain open for general admission during the event.

HEADLINE OF THE DAY–the bad guys are wising-up to the fact that certain elements, like the people in the books being promoted on Bikernet…. are creating an atmosphere such that “co-2 fears” are not scaring anyone. So, they’re starting “oxygen fears.” Humans are depleting the oxygen supply. Not by breathing mind you: but by using cars and air conditioners. Like as though lakes are an oxygen lifeline on this planet. They’re relentless.

–J.J. Solari

THE COVID DOOM WORLD REPORT HEADLINE OF THE WEEK–highly contagious variant replicant anomaly mutated catastrophic existential threat virus # 327

–J.J. Solari

MORE EXCITEMENT EVERY DAY—Biden said only a few cases last month, so we can party. I lost a friend to Covid last week, so be careful, especially the older riders. Actually, as long as you’re riding, you’re cool, old or young.

We are working with the talented George Fleming on our 25-year logo adaption. I started working with George 25 years ago… WTF?

We’re getting very close.

I’ve sent my books, about six of them to the Clint Eastwood team. I still think Sam “Chopper” Orwell needs to me made into a movie right this moment. It’s all about Climate Alarmism and brothers trying to ride free. Maybe I should send a copy to Jason at Nash motorcycles. Somebody must have the balls to take on this issue.

There are many projects on my plate, Bonneville, welding projects, new house shop building, you name it. I’m hitting these projects hard and fast, while trying to tell myself I’m slowing down. Tough nut to crack.

Let’s ride fast and free forever,

–Bandit

by Christina Leo from https://www.inregister.com

Baton Rouge financial planner Daryl Ellis began riding motorcycles between six and seven years ago, but when his daughter landed a seat in graduate school in the cedar climes of British Columbia, he knew that the time had come to really put his gears to the test. With Emory’s possessions distributed between her Jeep and a U-Haul trailer, Ellis hitched his BMW K 1600 GT touring-class motorcycle on the back and accompanied her last summer as they made their way northwest, a long but straightforward path ending in a brief visit to Ellis’ brother’s Seattle home before settling Emory into her new digs.

As for the journey back to Baton Rouge? Ellis had something a bit more wayward in mind. For two weeks, Ellis drove an alternative route home, traveling a total of 752 miles through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi and, eventually, back to Louisiana.

“My wife had gotten me a book, Great American Motorcycle Tours, for Christmas a while back, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to check some of them out,” says Ellis. “As for deciding where to stay or where to eat, I was kind of just playing it by ear. Fortunately it all worked out better than expected, with blue skies almost the whole way home.”

And a good thing, too, with so much sightseeing in so little time. The snowy peaks of North Cascades National Park, roadside waterfalls of Oregon’s national forests, wildflowers of Sun Valley, buffalo of Yellowstone, jagged knuckles of the Tetons, yellow farmlands of corn country and riverside roads of Hot Springs all served as welcome replacements for billboards and cramped car seats.

“I had my iPod loaded up with music and podcasts and the like, so I had some entertainment,” says Ellis. “But the scenery itself was so breathtaking that it was often enough to just focus on being one with nature on the back of the motorcycle, taking in the environment through the senses.”

Only once did the wilderness try to lead him astray. “In Idaho there’s a really interesting place called Craters of the Moon National Monument, where the forest ends and the landscape becomes very arid, like a desert,” says Ellis. “It was super cool to see, but I had a close call where I almost ran out of gas there, literally in the middle of nowhere, where even gas stations I tried to pull up on my phone turned out to have shut down decades ago.”

Ellis survived, of course, as did his many tales from the mid-pandemic cross-country adventure. “I can’t recommend it enough,” says Ellis, “and I can’t wait to do it again.”

by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com

2021 Triumph Speed Twin Gains Horsepower, New and Better Hardware All Around

It’s Speed Twin time for Triumph motorcycle lovers, as they’ve finally got the news they have been waiting for: five months into 2021, the range is getting upgraded for the new model year, and we’re talking about some serious changes, at least from place to place.

The “Modern Classic performance roadster,” as Triumph likes to call the range, was launched in 2018, and the three years that have passed since then call for an overhaul of the motorcycle. And that’s exactly what the British bike maker just announced.

First up, power levels. Although the engine remains the same (the 1200cc High Power Bonneville twin), it has been massaged into delivering more power and torque, faster and better than before.

The engine’s output increased by 3 hp, bringing the total to 100 hp at 7,250 rpm, while the maximum torque of 112 Nm (82 lb-ft) is now reached at 4,250 rpm. The riding modes for the powerplant (there are three, namely Road, Rain and Sport) have been upgraded too.

As far as hardware improvements go, the Speed Twin gets several higher specification parts. They include new Marzocchi USD forks with cartridge damping, Brembo M50 radial monobloc calipers, Metzeler Racetec RR tires, and new 17-inch aluminum wheels in a 12-spoke design. All of these modifications should allow for improved handling of the two-wheeler, the bike maker says.

Visually, the Speed Twin brings brushed aluminum front and rear mudguards, anodized headlamp mounts, and three color schemes. Over 50 accessories designed for the motorcycle are also thrown into the mix for the revised version.

The new interpretation of the bike is already listed on the bike maker’s website, showing a retail price of $12,500.

You can have a detailed look at what’s new for the Speed Twin.

by Sarah Hauer from https://www.jsonline.com

Harley-Davidson Inc.’s newest bike — a less expensive and lighter motorcycle — is drawing national attention as the company tries to lure new riders.

Harley-Davidson’s Pan America is arriving at hundreds of dealerships now.

“(The Pan America) is definitely not your dad’s Harley-Davidson cruiser,” New York Times reporter Mark Gardiner wrote.

The Pan America is about $2,000 cheaper and 200 pounds lighter than Harley-Davidson’s most popular touring bikes. The base model of the Pan America is around 530 pounds and starts at $17,319.

Pan America’s launch was delayed a year. The company held a virtual launch event in February.

Kevin Duke, who writes about motorcycles, was impressed by his test ride of the new bike.

“The news about Harley for the past couple of years has been quite pessimistic,” said Duke, the editor in chief at Thunder Press in the New York Times article. “With the older demographic aging out, there was no real hint at what the company could do to gain market share, but this really changes it. The new motor is that good.”

The Milwaukee-based company has been trying to expand its customer base for years.

The company experienced a steep decline in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. Motorcycle sales were up 9% worldwide for the company during its most recent fiscal quarter. That bump was driven by a 30% increase in North America motorcycle sales over the same three-month time period last year.

Harley-Davidson launched its all-electric motorcycle brand LiveWire in May. The first motorcycle branded as a LiveWire bike is scheduled to premiere at the International Motorcycle Show on July 9.

by Steven Symes from https://autos.yahoo.com

This is probably the weirdest motorcycle Honda has ever made, but is it collectible?

Quirky, weird, and car-like, the Honda PC800 Pacific Coast emerged for 1989 to woo people out of their Accords and onto two wheels. Amazingly, the bizarre touring motorcycle was manufactured through the 1998 model year, but many people today seem to have forgotten about it. If we didn’t know better, it would almost be like people have collectively tried to forget about the Pacific Coast. However, we figured now is a good time to revisit this now-vintage motorcycle and examine if anything about it could be considered desirable for collectors.

At the other end of the spectrum was the Honda Valkyrie Rune.

The origins of the PC800 go back to 1985 when Honda R&D Americas, Inc. was established in the name of efficiency. That characteristic is, after all, one of the main attractive elements of Hondas, so it seemed to make sense. That meant the same people were developing cars, motorcycles, and other Honda products. We know, we know, the jokes practically write themselves but we’ll leave it at that.

Perhaps the most bizarre products of this shift in strategy was the Honda PC800. Designed as a motorcycle for people who prefer cars, the design was friendlier and more approachable than what you would find with a Harley, Ducati, Suzuki, or even another Honda motorcycle.

The press for the most part were wowed by the PC800. It was portrayed as innovative, forward-thinking, and further testified to the master genius of Honda. Most definitely it was a gamble made at a time when the US economy was strong and companies were more willing to stick their necks out to take a gamble. After all, Honda risked losing a lot of its credibility with motorcycle riders for making such a soft, strange, car-like tourer.

For motorcycle enthusiasts, the PC800 Pacific Coast didn’t have much to offer. After all, it didn’t pack much power, thanks to it borrowing the V-twin from the 1988 Shadow VT800. The upswing was these rides were extremely low-maintenance, with features like automaker tensioners for the chains and hydraulically-adjusted valve clearances. To combat the vibrational tendencies of the 45-degree V-twin engine, Honda engineers not only used offset crankpins, they used four rubber mounts for further damping. After all, car people don’t like to feel that rumbling underneath them.

To make the Honda Pacific Coast even more approachable, engineers added a 5th gear to the VT’s transmission. Power was sent to the rear wheels via a driveshaft, too. A full-cradle frame with 2 rectangular spars on either side of the engine meant more cornering clearance, eliminating a riding difficulty literally felt by many 2-wheel newbies.

What really makes the PC800 car-like is the bodywork. Unlike most motorcycles, this Honda was clad from wheel to wheel is molded plastic. That large rear allowed for a car-like taillight strip. Plus, the rear was hinged, giving riders access to 2 storage compartments, hence it was called The Trunk. A hydraulic shock kept the lid open, just like what Honda owners were used to with their hatchback Civic or Accord.

All that plastic cladding around the engine added to the difficulty of performing maintenance on the PC800. Sure, it looked good to the car people and maybe it made the bike a little more aerodynamic, but when you had to change the oil, pull plugs, or do anything else, all that acreage of plastic was a pain.

Not everything about the Honda PC800 Pacific Coast was bad. In fact, there were some genius designs like fairing guards and pop-off mirrors to reduce the risk of damage if you tipped over the bike. The trunk was made to the watertight, so you can ride this bike through all kinds of nasty weather and not have to worry about your luggage getting soaked.

Honda went big on price for the PC800, charging $7,700 when it debuted in 1989. Americans were feeling playful then, gobbling up the majority made for the debut model year. However, a recession in 1990 cut sales in half. That prompted Honda to pull the motorcycle from the US market, only to bring it back for 1994 once the recession was squarely in the distance. However, sales never came even close to the over 7,000 units sold in 1989, with under a thousand sold most years until Honda finally gave the Pacific Coast the ax after 1998.

This means there aren’t too many PC800s out there. There’s a cult following for these motorcycles, with many former owners pining away after theirs. However, prices don’t indicate these have caught the eyes of enthusiasts or investors, which is good news for those who want to scoop one up for a good deal. At the moment it seems doubtful these Hondas will ever become serious collectibles, but they are an interesting specimen of an experiment by the Japanese brand.