from https://www.financialexpress.com How to build your own 150 km/h electric motorcycle: DIY instructions for $ 10 There’s also a list of tools and parts you’ll need, including a 72V motor and a GSX-R750 front end. Plus a 32-minute YouTube video for a bit of handholding while you go through the process. DIY videos work really well on social media, don’t they? Especially since a lot of people have been home for over a year now due to the still ongoing pandemic. So, how about building an electric motorcycle? Right, bring out your welding tools and get to work. Too far? We thought so. But this video and CAD files could be a great help if you are working on an engineering project in college or even setting up an EV startup, that seems to be quite hip in the automotive industry these days. There have been several books on ‘how to build a motorcycle’ which are not just guides to actually building a bike but also a good read if you’re nerdy about these things. And until recently, you could buy plans for building everything from the frame to engine design. Now though, technology has raced ahead with computer-aided design. And the good folk at Renewable Systems Technology are offering plans or rather CAD files for $10 for building an electric motorcycle that can do 150 km/h. The website adds that the build should cost around $5,000. There’s also the 32-minute YouTube video above detailing the process and of course, there’s a long list of parts and tools you’ll need. The build in the video uses a 72V motor and a GSX-R750 front end. We don’t have any mechanical engineers on our team so we can’t vouch for if the instructions will hand you a multi-million dollar idea or a recipe for disaster but surely there’s a lot to learn. From the Website: https://renewablesystemstechnology.com/electric-motorcycle.html This bike is equivalent to a 100-150cc gas powered bike with a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h) @ 72V and a range of 60 miles (100 km). The plans are now available for download. As mentioned previously, there is no step by step build guide for this build, just a .pdf with dimensional drawings and the 3D Sketchup CAD. It’s not really a project for beginners, and I don’t think experienced builders need me to explain step by step how to work the materials, so I kept it simple this time. But I did set up scenes in the CAD with dimensions for all of the components, so it would be worth while to get Sketchup (or use the free web version) and refer to the CAD for a better look at the details and dimensions vs the .pdf drawings.  

When I read the Wikipedia entry on Jochen Zeitz, the new CEO of Harley-Davidson, up until then only Jesus of Nazareth held in my mind the Golden Humanity Award and the “Awesome-And-Yet-One-Of-Us” trophy for Entity Excellence.

But now I have to say to Jesus, “J-ster dude?…… You might wanna get up from Your chair….and let this fucker sit down in it because, and this is no offense to you, my dead-and-resurrected Friend……But I am thinking this year of 2021……dated from Your birth, as I recall……might have to be renumbered as Year One. Because if YOU had taken over the management of Harley-Davidson….and this is no offense…..I do not think You would have gotten the write-up in Wikipedia that this Jochen dude got for himself. I mean, You You! or, Jesus Christ!….. to put it another way; this guy is a mixture of Albert Schweitzer, Rameses II, Joan of Arc, Tarzan, the Guggenheim Family, Pope Peter the First, Prometheus, Merlin, and maybe John Barrymore because I THINK he has a Screen Actors Guild card.”

That’s what I would have to say to Jesus regarding his replacement on the “What Actually Fucking Matters” roster. And you’ll notice I capitalized all pronoun references to The Big J-dog when I was talking to him. ‘Cause, hey: I only look stupid.

 But that was then and Jesus ain’t here now. So, no more caps. He’ll just have to fuckin’ deal with it. Besides, he’ll never know. You gonna tell ‘im? Yeah, me neither.

So, yeah, this Jochem Zeitz dude what took-over the alleged buck-stops-here slot at HD. I mean…. this is gonna be a fucking piece o’ cake for this rascal because he is a, and I am not making this up, he is a sustainability specialist. That’s right, a “sustainability” specialist. What’s that?…..am I kidding? No I am NOT kidding. Yeah, I know, right? Fuckin’-A you’re impressed, I hear ya, pal.

Ya know what “sustainability” means? I’ll tell ya what it means, it means “no one knows what this means.” How fucking cool is THAT!! And he is not just a sustainability SPECIALIST…………he was once a sustainability OFFICER. That’s is correct, mi amigo. A sustainability OFFICER in a company. That’s right, he not only had a title, he might have actually even worn a military uniform. Like some Scientologists sometimes do. I think. At least in the Sea Org. You know, them ropes on the shoulders things?

Navy-type shit. He mighta even had medals. I mean….what more could a motorcycle manufacture and sales company ask for in a top decision maker than sustainment attributes enabling sustainability within a sustained environment empowering the visualization of attainment aligned with a diversity of inclusion coupled with a commitment to a varied range of broad-based objectives compatible with slow-growth incentives commensurate with real-time objectives. And not only that but having medals as well. And officer ranking. I mean…. Patton didn’t have that much fruit salad on his chest. And “sustainability officer” is not his only achievement.

I strongly advise anyone who is interested in the history of this fucker’s achievements, and apparently there are no failures or losses of ground with this dude, to go to the Wiki entry because I am far from worthy to itemize a list so bloated with accomplishments and awards and titles and achievements.

Maybe bloated isn’t the right word. Maybe Impressively Resume’-ed is a better way to put it. I mean he is a combination of Aristotle, Yahweh, Madame Curie, Voltaire, Columbus, Copernicus, Scrooge McDuck, William the Conquerer, the Buddha, MAYBE L Ron Hubbard, I dunno, that would be quite an accomplishment I’m not sure if that’s even possible, Mother Theresa, The Little Match Girl, Florence Nightingale, all of the Shriners, most of the Jesuits, some of the Franciscans and just a touch of Alexander the Great.

I mean….if anyone is ready to step into the job
of selling motorcycles it’s this guy. This dude was BORRRNNNNN…… to sell motorcycles. And that’s all there is to it. There is no discussion here. This maestro of human virtuosity who has salvaged planets from abuse and unsustainments throughout the galaxy and who has saved wildlife on land, on sea, in the air and has paved the way for processes to reduce solar heating on the surface of the sun and who has shown humanity that there is a nobler and more enlightened way of accelerating nobleness among those in need and destitute and in need of the needfulness of noble-ness, and who has scattered new and improved wildlife throughout the savannahs and rain forests and mists and grottos and archipelagoes and who has pioneered research into the rights of bacteria…..this is a man destined to achieve new sales goals for two-wheeled-transportation commensurate with units sold. I mean……this guy is READY…..to sell motorcycles. Whew! LOOK out.

I cannot say enough good things about the guy. And apparently that’s the view of everyone on earth. So, it’s not just me.

I CAN say a few bad things about the art he puts in his museum, however. I don’t know where he gets it from, but my FIRST guess would be from inside the dwellings of the tuberculars now living in blue tents on the sidewalks of Los Angeles. The museum itself?……it’s like something designed by the intestinal bacteria of HR Giger. This is not a criticism. This is praise. The museum structure fucking rocks.

The stuff that’s IN it? Mary Poppins would have that debris cleared out of there so fast it would register as a category 5 on the Fujita scale. And wherever she threw it would be roped off for a hundred years as a hazardous waste site. I know what you’re saying: “You don’t have no aesthetic aptitudinies, mah bruthuh.”

Not true: you don’t hear me raggin’ on the building itself, do you? That’s because the building kicks. Fucking-A, No, I’m raggin’ on the art that’s in it. That’s because the art that’s in it should be in a landfill. IN FACT, if he charged admission just to see the building itself and replaced the art with picnic tables… that would be better.

A lot better. In fact… he might want to convert the museum building into a Harley showroom. He might not sell more bikes. But he WILL get people into the dealership. And then he can use his award-winning sustainability gifts and personal magic on people actually in the showroom, where the sales actually occur. Sales never occur in the CEO’s office, no matter how Accomplished in Wonderment the CEO may be.

So Zeitz-Man?…… take the “art” out of your art museum…….fill the new empty spaces with Harleys…..you’ll sell some product, baby. String some o’ them snapping, noisy triangular car-lot flags around the property outside… you’ll have some sustainable job security in your new post. Not that you’ll be hurting for dough if you get fired in two weeks from what I read.

by Benjamin Kouchnerkavich from https://www.fourstateshomepage.com

JOPLIN, MO. – Hideout Harley-Davidson and a motorcycle club are celebrating Memorial Weekend with a car and bike show.

The Four Kings of Oklahoma held Saturday’s event to raise money for first responders.

In addition to the cars and bikes, food trucks, local vendors and even artists were on hand.

Artist Len Nordmann say, he has traveled the country making automotive art for over 25 years.

Len Nordmann, Artist, says, “I’ve always had a love for automobiles and I sold my first painting when I was 10 years old. And from then on, I’ve always had an interest in doing special buildings and also doing homes and doing businesses and then also cars.”

Dale Wano, Sales Manager, says, “We just want to have everybody come out, have a great time, look at some awesome cars, look at some awesome motorcycles and enjoy the fellowship of being together.”

They also gave out door prizes from local businesses.

SEE: https://www.hideouthd.com/

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

It’s not hard to link Harley-Davidson with racing. The moniker has been at the forefront of such efforts in all sorts of competitions over the years, going deep and wide all across the nation to take part in the most insane of races. Most recently, the Milwaukee company is doing its best to fight off Indian in King of the Baggers on historic circuits all over America.

Whereas Harley is easily linked with pretty much all of the important race tracks across America, the name does not ring all that good when associated with Le Mans. Yet this did not stop a German custom shop by the name Thunderbike from forever tying the American two-wheeler with the famous French circuit with a special GP S Le Mans build.

Presented at the end of last year, the GP S Le Mans is part of the shop’s Racing Series, a line of machines named after the great tracks of the world, including Silverstone, Laguna Seca, or Mugello. A few months after its presentation, the bike has now spawned a successor. It’s called the Monaco, also based on a Breakout, and a nod to the famed European city-state where one of the most exciting Formula 1 races of modern times takes place.

Once a stock Breakout, the motorcycle was lowered for a more aggressive look, gifted with tons of custom parts, including a new triple tree, grips, fenders, a custom fuel tank, and countless covers. Thunderbike calls this build the “first Twin Cam on which we’ve fitted our newly developed GP Parts for this range,” and the result, as it can be seen in the gallery above, is nothing short of spectacular.

We are not being told if any changes to the bike’s engine were made, apart from the fact it now breaths through a Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde exhaust system.

The Monaco extras meant to transform the Breakout took over 11,000 euros to put together, which is about $13,400 at today’s exchange rates.

 

One Rider’s Unique Racing Project
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I dreamt up the idea of racing six different disciplines on one machine about a year ago. Registered for all events in the Novice category, participating in events will encompass six racing disciplines in motorsports.

The final push: Six Ways to Sunday racing begins this week.

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The other day Sifu rolled up on his ’62 Panhead beaming. “I’ve owned this bike for 25 year,” he said through his glistening pearly whites. “It has never started first kick. It never idled at a stop with out my hand desperately working the throttle.” We stood there looking at the 60-year-old rider/martial arts master and smiled concurrently. The 41-year-old motorcycle idled as if it just rolled off the showroom floor. We converted his classic chopped Pan from an antequated 6-volt system to 12 volts, futzed with details on the bike, tuned it and changed the oil. It needed it. It’s a simple operation–yeah right. Nothing is simple on an old, well worn custom. If you want a stellar job done, you need to focus on the details, not just the job at hand. I’ll explain or die trying. Supplies used for detailing. Making a six /twelve is simple. Replace the battery, generator, regulator, coil and lights. Done deal. If the bike was new, that would have been the extent of it, but it wasn’t. It needed some new wiring, new battery cables and tenderness. The battery was a very different configuration so it needed to be repositioned. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Ah, but the Bikernet staff is not complaining. We handle all projects as a team. Plus there was a couple of mighty reasons to go the extra mile with this putt. The bike is a classic, original custom built in 1975. It has never been changed since, except to slip Sugarbear’s rockers on the Dick Allen Springer for lighter handling. (See the Sugarbear article on Springer handling.) The bike belongs to Bandit’s Martial Arts instructor, a man who trained with Bruce Lee up until two weeks before Bruce passed on. He is a Martial Arts Hall of Famer, with too many other accolades to mention. But the bottom line is that he’s good people and a friend. Another reason to do step across the line, is our code. We like to do an outstanding job. Motorcycles are our lives, and we were going to write it up for the Bikernet readership to view. How’s that for enough reasons to handle the job with Geppetto aplomb? All the parts were ordered from Custom Chrome. And we’ll take you through ordering recommendations as we dive into the project. We started by ordering a 12 Volt generator, regulator, coil and battery. We discovered that the new generator didn’t come with hardware, so we had to dig out the old one and see what we had to work with. This shows the 6-volt unit with the gear in place. The new generator didn’t hold onto the gear in the same manner. Would it work? With a punch we drove the pin through the gear and the generator shaft. We had to scavange the gear off the 6-Volt unit and work it onto the new generator. It was pressed and pined to the 6-volt unit and bolted onto the 12-volt puppy. The 12-Volt didn’t come with bolts, gear fasteners or even a gasket. There weren’t ever wire stud nuts. We made up a puller to remove the gear from the old generator using some JIMS mainshaft bearing race puller tools. Since we were making another tool do the job we had to find a bolt that would extend our pulling function. It worked and the gear was removed. Generally, if you replace a 6-volt with 12-volt the bolt holes need to be drilled to 5/16 from 1/4 inch diameter holes. Plus the bolts need to be replaced. Early models had generator straps that supported the smaller bolts. They’re no longer necessary with the larger bolts holding the heavy generator in place. Nuttboy removed the old battery and cleaned the oil bag case with baking soda and water to nuetralize the acid. Then we cleared away any quarter-century rust. The ground wire was drilled and taped into a frame rail which wasn’t a secure or hearty notion. The dinky screw was feeble, so I found a plate where the frame had been modified and drilled a 1/4-inch hole, cleared away the paint and made a new, soldered-lug ground connection. We beefed up the area for the battery with a block of 2 by 4 wood and placed rubber sheets around it for insulation. The battery fit very loose, so I dug through my scrap drawer for a bicycle inner-tube. I tried wrapping it in coils for the correct thickness. In a sense we were rubber mounting the battery to make it last under the devastating rattle of a rigid. We were also insulating it from the metal walls that surround the battery. (A battery note: If you want to protect your bike and components for the evils of battery acid here’s a notion I’ve used in the past. I find a plastic bleach container, for example. Cut off the bottom of the container and slip it beneath the battery to protect the metal surrounding the battery and catch any acid escaping the cells.) We used the 1.25 amp Battery Tender to charge the battery slowly. The tender monitors progress and shuts off when the battery is fully charged. The battery came with battery acid and specific directions for filling each cell. Wrench let the battery set for almost an hour then refilled each cell. Then we charged the battery over night and finally topped off the cells once more before replacing the caps. We kept baking soda and water handy in case we spilled any acid. Extreme care, in dealing with this ugly shit, is mandatory. This shows the new battery in place, but wires are not in place. You can see the bicycle inner-tube suspension around the battery. We could have installed the original metal battery cover but chose not to for a couple of reasons. One, because of the risk of the battery coming in contact with the metal cap (since the cap is not designed for this battery configuration). Two, because of heat and without the cap the battery can breathe. Third, since Sifu had a custom seat, the area was concealed from view and the ugly battery top didn’t show. The old coil waiting to be removed. The new Thunder-Bolt coil came with everything including a mounting bracket, fasteners and sparkplug wires. Nuttboy began replacing the coil that comes with everything including the bracket, fasteners, wire lugs and spark plug wires. I generally cut wires or spark plug wires long for safety. Then I trimmed back the insulation and splayed the wires out and over the insulation edge for a guaranteed connection. I decided that Sifu’s cracked taillight lense needed to be replaced (it was busted and duck taped in place) and I found a billet license plate ring to conceal the bent and busted edges of the license plate. About that time Chris Kallas showed up with a ’60s doodle-bug frame that needed pegs and a brake-pedal manufactured. We took a break and became a welding shop for a couple of hours. Believe it or not Kallas is restoring that pieced of shopping-cart crap. He said they’re worth more restored. Back to the classic Pan. Sifu didn’t have a traditional regulator but a condensor style bolted to the battery. I removed it, traced the wire with a multimeter and used it for the hot connection to the regulator on the end of the generator. Unfortunately, whoever wired this beast, wrapped all the wires in black electrical tap instead of using loom. Some interesting wire configurating was necessary, but it worked out fine. One of the looms of wire had been stuffed between the left engine case and the generator–very hot placement. I moved the wire away from the cases and hid them behind the frame rail. These regulators are terrific. They are simple as hell. Just take the cap off your generator and replace it with this unit. Wire the Green wire to the generator terminal marked “F”. Attach the Red wire to the “A” or Armature terminal and the black wire heads back to the hot side of the battery. This unit comes with an indicator lighting system to show how it’s working. The red light indicates little or no charge, but when we screwed on the revs, the light turned green demonstrating that the generator is charging. If the lights go out there’s a problem. With the generator installed with new Custom Chrome Colony hardware it needed to be polarized. We could only handle this function after the new battery and regulator were wired into the system. Figure 1, is the diagram for polarizing mechanical regulators. Momentarily connect a jumper wire of adequate gauge (battery cable) between the “Bat” and the “Gen” terminal on the regulator after all wires have been properly connected and before starting the motor. Fig 2, shows how to polarize a generator system with an electronic regulator or rectifier. Before mounting the generator on the vehicle, place the generator on a non-conducting work surface (like a wooden bench) and connect the positive terminal of a battery to the armature terminal of the generator. Then momentarily “flash” the negative battery terminal to the generator field terminal. I ordered a Blue Streak set of points and condensor, since I wanted everything to be electrically fresh. We also replaced the sealed beam and the taillight bulb. I set the points at .022 and the plugs at .024. Then I attempted to time the puppy. I pulled the front intake valve clip and the sparkplugs and pushed the bike over until it began to close. Then I took the timing plug out of the left side of the engine and peered in the hole. When the slot arrived I positioned it directly in the rear of the hole pressed against the back of the circle. With an ohm meter Wrench losened the point plate with a 1/2 inch wrench and rotated the distributor until the points just opened as it was pushed into the advances position. Much care was taken to be exact. Later when tuning the carb I wasn’t happy with the way the bikes was running and scoured the books for a ’62 timing confirmation. Ultimately I discovered that this bike was equipped with a single point distributor but dual point wheels. I was looking at the wrong slot. I found the slot stamped with an “F” for front and reset the timing. Now it’s running sweet. I also discovered that the case bolt above the timing hole was loose and we removed it. The threads were stripped off one end, so I brazed the nut on that end and we replaced it for a solid, secure hold. Wrench removed the air cleaner and discovered a soaked, stained and burnt foam filter. We pulled it and went digging through the garage for a new filter. When we couldn’t find one we dug somemore finding filters for other bikes, so we made our own, soaked it down with foam air cleaner spray for the best filtration and installed the puppy. Wrench and I retuned the carb settings starting from scratch and followed the old manual. We discovered that the main was set very lean, like less than one turn out. The low end jet was also way off and we adjusted it per the manual, then started the bike and continued the adjustment process until it was warm. We also discovered an old rusty mirror and decided to replace it. We have a box fulla stock mirrors. We dug one out and discovered the stem was too long for the small handlebar clamp. We also discovered that the clamp was sloop and loose. Wrench dug a coke can out of the trash and split it in half with his sharp incisors. Then he cut a strip with tin snips and we shoved it underneath the clamp for a secure grip. That’s it, except for some cleaning and detail work. I touched up rusting fasteners with Rust-oleum gloss black and silver paint. It’s a classic and we want it to remain that way. –Bandit PARTS 17190 Blue Streak High-Performance Points and Condenser set. 25588 Thunderbolt Coil. This coil will replace the standard round 6-volt coil. The internal windings are 100 percent immersed in an oi-filled jacket. The oil insulation cannot become brittle with age or crack from heat like conventional jelly materials.. This coil kit includes wire-core yellow jacket spark plug leads with black 90 degree boots, a chromed coil bracket, and hardware. This was a key element for 40 bucks. Since the $200 generator didn’t come with shit. We needed the gear, the generator bolts and a gasket. 25920 Chromed generator. These units come with machine-wound armatures, hardened shafts and premium bearings are used throughout. We tried to but the generator with the regulator attached, but they weren’t in stock. 28092 Regulator with Integral Charging Monitor. This is a CC Rider regulator replacement. There are four regulators of this nature in the catalog. Two of them tout that they are designed for 6-12 Volt conversions, but neither were in stock. With my Panhead I tried the bolt in alternator. They’re bitchin’ except for one small problem. They can’t be used with little rigid frame replacement batteries. They’ll boil the suckers. 36265 Colony Generator Bolts. As it turned out this ’62 Pan had a two-brush 6-volt battery that was held in with the same bolts used with the later model 12-volt generators. Unfortunately Sifu had lost one of his, so we ordered a set. 18951 The smallest 12-volt battery in the Custom Chrome Catalog. I’ve had terrific luck with these little puppies. 12513 Universal Taillight lense: Click to order Catalog! Custom Chrome ® and Chrome Specialties ® have joined forces to bring you the most comprehensive product offering in the Harley-Davidson ® aftermarket! At over 1,400 pages and over 25,000 part numbers, our 2003 Catalog features everything from nuts & bolts to HR3 bike kits, and sets the NEW industry standard. ONLY $9.95 + 6.95 Shipping** Back to the Garage……..

 

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by Otilia Drăgan from https://www.autoevolution.com

Torrot’s New Enduro Motorcycles for Kids, Double the Fun While Keeping Them Safe

The world of enduro can be just as exciting for kids as it is for adults, as long as parents can make sure that everything is safe and under control. Already known for making motorbikes for children, Torrot has recently launched a second-generation range, perfect for introducing the little ones to this great sport.

Spanish-based Torrot is not a newcomer on the market. In fact, it’s got quite a history since its foundation in 1948, which led to eventually developing electric bikes, in the last few years. The company’s KIDS range was meant to help children begin practicing for enduro and off-road trials. Kids could start to learn by riding on on-road tracks, with the help of one of the 3 models in the series, Trial One, Motocross One and Supermotard One.

Torrot has recently upgraded all the models in the series, for even better performance, but with the same excellent safety and control features. All 3 electric motorbikes come with new LiMnCo batteries that are lighter, which makes them easier to remove and recharge. And, in terms of components, they are made with a chrome-molybdenum chassis, a hydraulic aluminum front fork from EBR and MITAS tires.

The Trial Two, Motocross Two and Supermotard Two have a maximum speed of 24.8 mph (40 kph), and the best part is that the Torrot electric engine comes with a programmable controller. The power can be programmed from 600W up to 1500W, which is perfect for progressive learning and also makes the riding experience much safer.

Parents can do more than just adjust the power, thanks to the company’s ingenious “Parental Control” system. By simply using the Torrot KIDS App on their phone, parents can remotely make sure that their little riders are safe. They can configure power levels, speed and throttle response, limiting them when it’s necessary and they can even disconnect the motorbike completely.

Trial Two is currently available for orders, with a $3,180 (€ 2,599) price tag, and the other 2 models can be pre-ordered, for the slightly higher price of $3,300 (€2,699).

by Cristina Mircea from https://www.autoevolution.com

Meet the Luna Racer Edition, Newest 3D-Printed Electric Motorcycle From Tarform.

There’s a new Luna in town. Brooklyn-based motorcycle manufacturer Tarform Motorcycles has announced a new version of its Luna electric motorcycle model. The Racer Edition will enter production this summer but you can preorder it now.

Tarform motorcycles might not have the most elegant and appealing design for everyone’s taste, but they compensate in other ways. The company aims to manufacture electric motorcycles that are modern in features, sustainable and upgradable, thanks to their modular design. Approximately 55 percent of the bike parts are 3D-printed using recycled materials such as recycled aluminium, biodegradable leather, flax fibers. You can upgrade pretty much anything on them, from the battery pack to the software and even body.

The Luna was announced in 2018 and it initially came in one version, called the Scrambled Edition. But things got delayed and the bike is still just a concept. Now the company announced a new version, the Cafe Racer Edition, and they are both available to preorder for the same price of $24,000. Tarform says they’ll both hit the market this summer.

There aren’t too many differences between the Scrambler and the Racer, as they both feature the same specs in terms of weight, battery, and motor. Both come with a 55 HP motor and 10 kWh battery pack. They both weigh 440 lb (200 kg).

Inspired by the British 60s, the Racer differs from the Scrambler mostly in terms of design. It features the Avon Sport ST street tires, comes with a slightly lower suspension and there are some lines on the battery box, which are missing from the Scrambler. The Racer also has black anodized bars, swingarm, indicators, and mirrors.

The Luna comes with a 3.4-inch HD display with Bluetooth, an HD 180-degree rearview camera, and three riding modes. It can reach speeds up to 120 mph (193 kph) and goes from 0 to 60 mph (96 kph) in 3.8 seconds. It has a range of 120 miles (193 km).

You can preorder the new Luna Racer Edition now on the Tarform website. The price of the bike is $24,000 and you can choose to pay in installments of $400 per month.

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May 28th, 2021

Jim “Legs” Korte, former State Coordinator for ABATE of Illinois and member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Board of Directors, passed away on May 28th after a short illness. He was born April 27, 1950.

Legs was very passionate about motorcyclists’ rights and held numerous positions in many organizations. He was a big man and cut a wide swath everywhere he went, in everything he did.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy where he was part of the Navy Honor Guard for four years and participated in the burial of several U.S. Presidents. It was actually while stationed in D.C. that he got a Triumph 650 and started riding.

After his military service, he returned to Trenton, Illinois to farm with his father Otto Korte. He also spent 30 years working for the Illinois State Police.

Legs was a gentle giant and made friends everywhere he went. He and his wife Paulette, a legend in the motorcycling community herself, have countless friends and extended family throughout the biker world nationwide that they enjoyed riding with and visiting.

In addition to his wife of 13 years, Legs is survived by his daughter Rachel Korte (Tommie), Paulette’s daughter Nikki Jarvis (Brian), four grown grand-children and a sister, Jane Weaver (Bob) in Connecticut. The family wishes for privacy at this time and we ask that you honor that request.

Legs leaves large shoes to be filled, figuratively and literally. His dry wit, common sense, upstanding character and the desire to always do the right thing will be greatly missed by all.

Ride in Peace Legs.

A memorial is tentatively planned for Saturday June 5th in Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to ABATE of Illinois, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, or the MRF A&E to support the fight for motorcyclists’ rights.