I’m cleaning and rebuilding an S&S Super E for the dicey Knucklehead. Ethanol is bad shit if left in a carb for any length of time. It made a complete mess out of my FXR’s CV carb. This Super E is still gummed-up and brass corrodes like brass on a sailboat if left to the elements. I’m waiting on an S&S rebuild kit, but while hanging out I’m soaking parts and trying to get my phone to work, take photos and save them along with the photos transferred from my old Samsung phone. I’m waiting on a shim set from McMaster Carr to deal with the front axle nuts on the Salt Torpedo. I need to shim the axles to allow for the proper bearing tension and be able to install cotter keys in the axles. There’s a rule about safety wiring the axle nuts. I’m packing for another run to Deadwood. I made a deer grille guard and I hope to show you an image of it. I thought it was cool. Paughco helped me out. I installed the rebuilt mag on Dr. Hamster’s Panhead, but now I might be forced to operate on the Linkert carb on his bike. I didn’t have a problem with the Linkert on my Panhead. They must have been pre-Ethanol. Let’s see. Deadwood Custom Cycles handle the mag. I hope all the military brothers and sisters had a comfortable Veterans Day. I wish them all the best. Ride Free Forever, –Bandit The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Most recently Quick Throttle Magazine came on board.

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ROYAL ENFIELD LAUNCHES THE ALL-NEW CRUISER, THE METEOR 350

The iconic cruiser returns in the modern era with select model trims to be released in the Americas in Spring 2021

Milwaukee, Wis (Wednesday, November 11th, 2020) – Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment (250cc-750cc), recently announced the launch of its all-new cruiser, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in India and will be available in select model trims in the Americas in 2021. The new Meteor 350 adds another chapter to Royal Enfield’s legacy of producing beloved mid-sized motorcycles.

The Meteor 350 inherits its name from the iconic Royal Enfield motorcycle of the 1950’s. Launched at the end of 1952, the Meteor was a respected touring motorcycle with a reputation that has stood the test of time. The new Royal Enfield Meteor 350 cruiser, carries Royal Enfield’s signature styling but with many modern improvements, and is set to be an equally outstanding machine for our times.

Designed and developed by the talented teams of designers and engineers based at Royal Enfield’s two state-of-the-art technical centers, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Bruntingthorpe, UK, the Meteor 350 is an undeniably attractive motorcycle. The development and refinement such as the mechanical components, fittings and finish has yielded a truly top-class, modern motorcycle, while retaining the Meteor 350’s Royal Enfield DNA. With a fuel injected, 349cc air-oil cooled single-cylinder engine, the Meteor generates 20.2 bhp and 19 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 rpm. Designed with a balancer shaft, the new platform gives a smooth and well-mannered ride experience, while great care has been taken to retain that essential Royal Enfield ‘thump’.

The Meteor 350’s twin downtube spline frame has been designed to inspire confidence in any riding condition. Its low seat height and centre of gravity in combination with its inherent strength and rigidity results in the optimal motorcycle for the urban rider. Sure-footed handling and luxurious comfort are aided by 41mm forks with 130mm of travel and twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload at the rear. The footpegs are forward-mounted, with a heel and toe gearshift.

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will be available in three trims − the Fireball, the Stellar and the Supernova. All editions are fitted with alloy wheels and tubeless tires are standard, giving riders convenience and peace of mind, especially on long journeys. For added comfort a 100/90 – 19 tire is used on the front and a 140/70 – 17 at the rear. Braking components are the strongest on a Royal Enfield single to date, with 300mm front and 270mm rear discs and dual-channel ABS.

The Meteor 350’s head and tail lights combine the clean, contemporary look of LEDs with the efficiency and timeless appeal of a well-sorted Halogen headlamp. Uncluttered handlebar controls and switchgear are premium quality, with rotary power and lighting switches giving a gentle nod to the past.

The Meteor 350 will be available at dealerships in North America in Spring 2021.

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

Hey,

I’ve been sort of stressed over the non-stop election rhetoric, and in a sense I don’t get it. It’s sorta like watching a nail-biting Superbowl game for two weeks. There’s only so much you can handle.

I also was forced to upgrade my blinking with alerts, cell phone. Talk about stress. It’s more involved than buying a car. We were forced to travel to a Costco and encounter the blinking, whirling cell phone kiosk, the myriad of spinning, flashing phones and colorful displays. It was as if we were trying to buy a phone while riding on a neon embossed carnival ride.

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TODAY’S PITCH FROM INSTAGRAM–
Instagram is a great place to be in the motorcycle world.

Filled with stunning pictures of motorcycles, industry news, videos, and more – you can get lost for hours browsing motorcycle Instagram.

We took a close look at the millions of posts using the #BikersOfInstagram hashtag in order to find the most popular motorcycles around the world: https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/blog/motorcycles-of-instagram.html

Digging further, we also created:
A world map that shows what cities and countries around the globe post about motorcycles the most
A map showing each country’s favorite motorcycle manufacturer.
A list of the top 10 motorcycle influencers to follow on Instagram.
To give you an idea, here’s a peek at each country’s most popular motorcycle manufacturers:

Taylor Tomita
NeoMam Studios
@TvylorTomitv

MOTOR BAR AND RESTAURANT IN MILWAUKEE IS STILL OPEN–Eat well while doing good at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant this holiday season
New catering packages take the stress out of meal planning for your special occasions.

MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant is still open! If you have a hankering for the bold, American classics found at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant, we’ve got you covered! While we continue to place guest and staff safety as our top priority, we have been working alongside the City of Milwaukee Health Department to ensure proper protocols are in place for your next visit. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are all available for lip-smacking BBQ, juicy ground chuck burgers, monthly specials and more.

And beginning today, bring in your new, unwrapped toys and receive 10% off your bill at Motor Bar and Restaurant as a part of the Kids2Kids Toy Drive†! Help brighten spirits during the holiday season.

Visit MOTORRestaurant.com to plan your next night out or get a delicious feast delivered to your front door.

HAPPENINGS

Kids2Kids Toy Drive at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant, Nov. 9 – Dec. 13, 2020
Donate an item for the Kids2Kids Toy Drive at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum and receive 10% off your bill†. Your donation will help spread joy to children in need during the holiday season. Guests are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys that will be gifted to children in need.

Kids2Kids Christmas not only makes an impact on the children who receive the toys, but it also helps instill the values of caring and giving in the children who donate the toys. Since the program began in 2006, more than 230,000 toys have been collected and distributed to families. Help us hit our goal of collecting more than 20,000 toys! Don’t forget, MOTOR’s kids menu is perfect for the pint-size set. More details are available at kids2kidstoydrive.com.

10% off your bill at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum before tax with a donation for Kids2Kids Toy Drive hosted by Kapco Inc. on November 9 – December 13, 2020.

Cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Offer not valid on previous visits. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion. Offer can be changed at any time without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

Monte Cristo: Shaved turkey and ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, and blackberry jam on battered thick toast ($13.95)

Braised Short Rib with Gnocchi: Braised beef short rib, sautéed carrots, onions, and mushrooms with a red wine-thyme demi-glace. Served over fresh potato gnocchi ($20.95)

Warm Pumpkin Blondie: Pumpkin blondie served with spiced pecans and cinnamon ice cream ($7.95)

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Quesadilla: Tortillas with shredded cheese, black bean-corn salsa with choice of BBQ chicken, shredded pork or brisket; served with chipotle ranch ($7.95)

Butternut Squash Ravioli: Brown butter sage with toasted walnuts, Parmesan cheese ($7.95)
Asian Rice Bowl: Grilled chicken, peppers, celery, carrots, green onions, edamame with sesame teriyaki rice ($8.95)

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VANCE & HINES Wraps Up Successful Relationship with Harley-Davidson–
Moves Resources to New Racing Development Center

With the announcement that Harley-Davidson has chosen not to field factory racing teams in American Flat Track(AFT) or NHRA drag racing in 2021, Vance & Hines will redeploy its racing development team towards creating high performance products for a variety of vehicles, brands and race series in both two and four-wheel segments.

Vance & Hines employees were informed earlier today that the Indy Operations Team will be refocused on performance products for two and four-wheel vehicles and will be redeployed under the name Vance & Hines Racing Development Center (RDC). Vance & Hines will continue its racing tradition in 2021 with sponsored riders in a variety of racing series.

In addition, Vance & Hines will remain the sole licensee, manufacturer and seller of Harley-Davidson XG750R Production Twin motorcycles and Harley-Davidson XG750R Super Twin motorcycles. This racing variant of the Harley-Davidson Street 750 was the motorcycle that won the AFT Production Twins championship in 2020. The Production Twins bike is being manufactured and shipped to Harley-Davidson dealers at this time.

“Vance & Hines is having its best year in over a decade. We’re strong and we have a strategy that drives our growth and expansion in our current markets and in new ventures,” said Mike Kennedy, President and CEO. “While we loved our time running the factory race teams for Harley-Davidson, we couldn’t be more excited about the future.”

Vance & Hines has been contracted to run factory race teams for a range of companies during its 41-year history including Suzuki, Yamaha and Ducati. The partnership with Harley-Davidson was focused on drag racing and flat track racing.

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ELECTION DAY BLUES—Seems on Election day Google searches for nearest liquor store, anxiety and move to Canada went through the roof.

—from the Week Magazine

LATEST FROM THE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM–1964 Harley-Davidson XLCH

With the XL model line, the “H” for touring, the “CH” as the high-performance version, Harley-Davidson satisfied the needs of riders looking for lighter, nimbler high-performance motorcycles.

Following in the tracks of the side-valve K model, which remained only in racing form as the KR750, the XL Sportster arrived in 1957 with the XLCH added in 1958.

The biggest advancement over the K Model was the overhead valve design plus eventually electric starting on the basic H model. But the XLH options list included saddlebags, a windshield, buddy seat and riders could even opt for two ride heights by specifying 18-inch or 19-inch wheels. Seat options varied from traditional sprung post to rigid mount in…

Read the whole story at the National Motorcycle Museum web site.—Bandit

SHENANDOAH RELEASES “THEN A GIRL WALKS IN” WITH BLAKE SHELTON–AVAILABLE NOW

NEW ALBUM EVERY ROAD OUT NOV. 13 PRE-ORDER NOW

GRAMMY®, ACM and CMA winning Shenandoah gears up for the release of Every Road on Nov. 13 via Foundry Records through the final instant-grat track, “Then A Girl Walks In” with Blake Shelton, available now. Every Road also includes star power collaborations with Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Zac Brown Band, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson and Brad Paisley.

Download/Stream “Then A Girl Walks In” HERE.

People.com exclusively premiered a first listen to “Then A Girl Walks In,” written by Adam Sanders, Lance Miller, Brad Warren and Brett Warren, with Tomás Mier writing, “The laid-back and sweet love song showcases Raybon’s trademark vocals, paired perfectly with Shelton’s voice.” Frontman Marty Raybon shared, “Blake Shelton is truly a big piece of this new record.

His vocals are as solid as a slab of concrete.” Co-founding member Mike McGuire added, “We knew Blake must be a Shenandoah fan when he picked one of our songs for the past four seasons in a row on ‘The Voice’ for his artists to sing, but we never dreamed we’d have the opportunity to actually do a duet with him personally. What a blessing!”

Every Road will be Shenandoah’s 10th studio album, and first album of all-new music since 1994, after notching 13 No. 1 hits and charting 26 singles on Billboard country charts throughout their career. Wide Open Country’s Bobby Moore described Every Road, produced by industry veteran Buddy Cannon, as “a thank you from Nashville for such influential Shenandoah hits as ‘Next to You, Next to Me,’ ‘The Church on Cumberland Road,’ ‘Sunday in the South’ and ‘Two Dozen Roses.'”

EVERY ROAD TRACK LIST:
Produced By: Buddy Cannon
Executive Producer: Cole Johnstone
Engineered & Mixed By: Tony Castle

1. “I’d Take Another One of Those” (with Zac Brown Band)
Brett Beavers, Stephen Robson, Brett James
*Zac Brown Band appears courtesy of Home Grown Music

2. “Make It Til Summertime” (with Luke Bryan)
Dallas Davidson, Marty Raybon, Mike McGuire
*Luke Bryan appears courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville

3. “If Only” (with Ashley McBryde)
Lori McKenna, Phil Barton, Jaron Boyer
*Ashley McBryde appears courtesy of Warner Music Nashville

4. “Every Road” (with Dierks Bentley)
Brett Beavers, Jamie Moore, Kevin Griffin
*Dierks Bentley appears courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville

5. “Then A Girl Walks In” (with Blake Shelton)
Adam Sanders, Lance Miller, Brad Warren, Brett Warren
*Blake Shelton appears courtesy of Warner Music Nashville

6. “High Class Hillbillies” (with Cody Johnson)
Marty Raybon, Mike McGuire, Wade Kirby, Jim Collins
*Cody Johnson appears courtesy of Warner Music Nashville/COJO Music

7. “Every Time I Look At You” (with Lady A)
Dallas Davidson, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood
*Lady A appears courtesy of BMLG Records

8. “Life Would Be Perfect” (with Brad Paisley)
Wade Kirby, Phil O’Donnell, Bill Luther
*Brad Paisley appears courtesy of Sony Music Nashville

9. “I’ll Be Your Everything” (with Carly Pearce)
Marty Raybon, Barry Hutchens, Mark Narmore
*Carly Pearce appears courtesy of Big Machine Records

10. “Boots On Broadway”
Austin Merrill

For real-time updates on Every Road, visit shenandoahband.com. Follow Shenandoah on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

BIKERNET HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING— Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at the mall and in dark parking lots, etc. This is the first warning I have seen for men. I wanted to pass it on in case you haven’t heard about it.

A ‘heads up’ for those men who may be regular customers at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Costco, or even Wal-Mart. This one caught me totally by surprise. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic.

Don’t be naive enough to think it couldn’t happen to you or your friends.

Here’s how the scam works; Two nice looking, college-age girls will come over to your car or truck as you are packing your purchases into your vehicle. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. (It’s impossible not to look). When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say ‘No’ but instead ask for a ride to McDonald’s.

You agree and they climb into the vehicle. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet.

I had my wallet stolen Oct. 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, again on the 17th, 20th, 24th, and the 29th. Also Nov. 1st, 4th, 8th, twice on the 16th &17th, and very likely again this upcoming weekend.

So, tell your friends to be careful. What a horrible way to take advantage of us older men. Warn your friends to be vigilant.

Wal-Mart has wallets on sale for $2.99 each. I found even cheaper ones for $.99 at the Dollar Store. Also, you never get to eat at McDonald’s. I’ve already lost 11 pounds just running back and forth from Lowe’s, to Home Depot, to Wal-Mart.

So please, send this on to all the retired men that you know and warn them to be on the lookout for this scam. (The best times are just before lunch and around 4:30 in the afternoon.)
Beware!

–Joe Smith
Certified Health Officer
Bikernet Medical Center

SEAN CONNERY PASSES AT 90–Sean Connery’s Most Famous Ride as James Bond Was Aston Martin DB5

Aston made a limited run of the cars recently, and behind the wheel of this car is how we will remember Connery, who died on Oct. 31 at 90.

Sean Connery, the actor whose portrayal of James Bond was considered by many to be definitive, has passed away at age 90. As Bond, the BBC said in its obituary today, “He strode across the screen . . . like a panther, hungry and in search of prey.” He also drove a memorable series of gadget-laden cars, from the Bentley Mark IV in From Russia with Love to the Ford Mustang Mach 1 in Diamonds Are Forever—but he will forever be remembered in tandem with the Aston Martin DB5 in Goldfinger, pictured here, and which Aston Martin reproduced as a “continuation” series in 2018, as the story below relates. —Ed.

For James Bond fans, the desire to own a real version of 007’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 is a dream that soon will be realized—at least for those willing to spend $3.5 million. Following the “continuation” DB4 GTs that the company produced earlier this year, Aston Martin Works is now set to produce a limited run of DB5s built to the exact same spec as the famous car from the James Bond movies. And, yes, these will include a full set of the often lethal gadgets that agent 007 uses to escape from various scrapes and predicaments.

The plan is to build 25 for customers, plus one car for Aston Martin, one for Eon Productions, and another that will be auctioned for charity. Now, how about a Lotus-built replica of the Esprit submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me?

By Mike Duff
Car and Driver
From the NMA

BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–10 Steps to Winterize Your Motorcycle

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/10_Steps_to_Winterize_Your_Motorcycle.aspx

Good article and I think it will help a lot of people. I live in Florida so get to ride all year so my motorcycle stays more in a Maintenance State than Storage.

— Rogue
Palm Bay, FL

HOMELESS TROUBLES IN LA—Many of the homeless in LA have drug and alcohol issues and little funds, because they ain’t working. The city helps them with essentials and food even parks toilets in the streets, although that doesn’t help the taxpayers. They still shit on their lawns.

But recently a buddy had a Ninja stolen, then Willie, a longtime friend of Ray Wheeler, had his truck full of tools broke into and stolen at a local marina. This type of thievery is running rampant with the help of the homeless. It seems the drug dealer and thieves use the homeless as scouts to find their next score.

We will bring you additional reports in the near future. In the meantime, if you see homeless roaming your streets on bicycles, you have a clue–Bandit

Virginia DMVs are on a nearly 5-month backlog— Visits are by appointment-only – and most don’t have openings until 2021

Taciya Brown’s only option was to wait three months to get her first-time driver’s license. She followed the instructions, booked an appointment in August and chose the next available date: Oct. 28.

She walked into the Richmond Central location of the Department of Motor Vehicles on Broad Street on Wednesday, her files with city residency documents and proof of identity and Social Security buckled under her arm.

Brown had waited 18 years for this, and now, only a road skills test separated her from loosening the strain of finding a ride to her job at Walmart — a 20-minute drive away.

Then the DMV clerk told Brown, 18, that her appointment wasn’t in the system. The next available slot was in January.

Eight months into the COVID-19 crisis, all 73 DMV centers opened are by appointment-only, and most in Virginia are booked three months out. Statewide, residents are traveling past their county’s lines — and beyond — to access an available date, though depending on the service needed, such as license renewal or vehicle titles, some locations in the Richmond area have availability in December, a DMV spokesperson said.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced March 17 that the DMV’s 75 locations would close their doors. Nine centers opened in phases in mid-May, 35 offices in June, 49 by the end of July and the rest in mid-August.

Even with Northam granting 60-day extensions for license and registrations renewals, the state agency opened in August to nearly five months of backlogged services for an organization that pre-pandemic saw 17,700 people daily.

Now, on average, the DMV is serving 11,000 people per day across 73 centers. Only two of the 75 remain closed due to their small spaces.

The Virginia DMV does not have an estimation of when the agency will catch up to the demand.

To address the inundation of the state system, the DMV implemented a two-year online renewal option for driver’s licenses in September. About 100,000 residents are eligible for this option, according to the DMV.

Vehicle registration, driver’s license renewal and title replacements, three of 40 online services available on the DMV’s website, can still be done virtually.

But navigating the online services requires an account that, when attempting to create a password, has provided some users with a default page that reads, “You will need assistance setting up your online account. Visit www.dmvnow.com to schedule an appointment at a DMV customer service center.”

And, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 30% of households in Richmond between 2014 and 2018 did not have a broadband internet subscription. About 14% did not have a computer.

Yet statewide, about 74% of vehicle registration renewals in September 2019 were conducted online or by mail. In 2020, that number increased to 91%.

Alternatives to the DMV centers — and online, mail or in-person transactions — include DMV Selects and DMV Connect, which is comprised of 14 teams traveling through communities with portable equipment to conduct appointments.

Contractors were hired to assist with call volumes, but residents statewide have flooded the Virginia DMV Facebook page saying it wasn’t enough.

With the DMV’s call options, the phone rings. Then rings again. No one answers.

“YOU GUYS SAY THE LINE IS BUSY IMMEDIATELY AT 8am,” said a Facebook user on the Virginia DMV Facebook. “I HAVE A BETTER CHANCE REACHING THE UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE THEN YOU ALL.”

“Planning to call everyday until someone answers by accident,” said another.

The DMV is staffed to handle 4,500 to 5,000 calls per day, said spokesperson Jessica Cowardin. One week in June, it logged more than 600,000 call attempts, or at least 120 times its capacity.

Since centers began reopening on May 18, nearly 7 million transactions have been conducted and more than 1.5 million appointments have been rescheduled — including 8,800 that were disrupted after a cut cable in Chester on Oct. 13 shut down multiple state agencies including the DMV on the last day for voter registration.

By SABRINA MORENO Richmond Times

Milwaukee Champions of Hope Supporters–Our silent auction is LIVE!

Visit www.cohmke2020.givesmart.com to check out all of our awesome items and join us in the fight against cancer. You’ll find workout memberships, sports memorabilia, fun baskets, and much more! We also have a drawing for a YETI Tundra Haul Cooler that can be found listed as item 100 on the GiveSmart page!

Don’t see any items you like? Consider “raising your paddle” and making a donation to our Fund a Need: ACS’s Hallmark Research program here.

Other event updates…
The approximately 25 min. virtual program will stream on our Facebook page on Friday, November 13 at 7PM, CT (Preshow starting at 6:45PM) and will feature our MC Brandon Cruz from FOX 6, our Champion of Hope award winner Dr. Sandra Millon-Underwood, and our mission speaker and local cancer survivor, Jennifer Ott.

Speaking of preshow- we’ve partnered with Milwaukee-based Bittercube to create a signature cocktail for the Champions of Hope Gala @ Home this year.

Visit www.championsofhopewi.org/bittercube to order your kit. Tune in to the preshow to see Bittercube demonstrate how to make “the Moonbeam” to be enjoyed during the program.
Silent auction will close at 9PM on 11/13 (YETI Cooler drawing winner will also be picked at this time).

We can’t wait for you to join us in supporting the important work of the American Cancer Society in a safe and healthy way this year! “See you” next Friday!

Contact Sarah Zander at 262.312.2067 or sarah.zander@cancer with questions.

Chartbook on Healthcare for Veterans National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report—
The VHA Office of Health Equity, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Inter-Agency Workgroup collaborated to develop a new chartbook that explores the quality of healthcare Veterans receive with non-Veterans. The Chartbook on Healthcare for Veterans is part of the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report and provides information on disparities in access to and quality of healthcare received by Veterans. Chartbook findings were based on 65 quality measures. Key findings show that:

Veterans

• Had higher rates of vaccinations for flu, shingles, pneumonia and tetanus.
• Had higher rates of screening for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.
• Had more difficulty contacting their usual source of care by phone during regular business hours.
• Were more likely to receive an inappropriate medication for older adults.

VHA users

• Compared with younger VHA users, older VHA users had better care for 79% of measures.
• In access to care, disparities occurred frequently across racial/ethnic categories.
• Compared to male VHA users, females had worse care for 39% of measures.
Download the complete Chartbook on Healthcare for Veterans in PDF and PowerPoint formats.

–from Rogue
Senior Editor
Bikernet.com™

QUICK, OPEN THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY–EACH SHOULD PROVIDE A SMILE OR A GROAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn’t think the chiropractor would improve my posture. But I stand corrected.

I took my new girlfriend out on our first date to the ice rink, and entry was half price. She called me a cheap skate.

Studies show cows produce more milk when the farmer talks to them. It’s a case of in one ear and out the udder.

I used to date a girl with one leg who worked at a brewery. She was in charge of the hops.

My cross-eyed wife and I just got a divorce.
I found out she was seeing someone on the side.

My wife claims I’m the cheapest person she’s ever met.
I’m not buying it.

Did you know that a raven has 17 rigid feathers called pinions, while a crow only has 16.
The difference between a raven and a crow is just a matter of a pinion.

I told my carpenter I didn’t want carpeted steps.
He gave me a blank stair.

What did the surgeon say to the patient who insisted on closing up his own incision?
Suture self.

BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–ELECTION 2020 BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for November 5, 2020

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/ELECTION_2020_BIKERNET_WEEKLY_NEWS_for_November_5_2020.aspx

It was interesting reading about the Salt Torpedo while you were in town, Keith. Good luck om your trip back to Deadwood.

— Ann Robinson
Garden Grove, CA

Who IS Responsible in a Driverless Car Accident?-
For years, an ongoing debate has been raging in the media about who would be responsible when a driverless vehicle injured or killed another road user. Perhaps, we will soon have the answer.

In March 2018, Elaine Herzberg jaywalked from a center median with her bicycle across a dark street in Tempe, Arizona, and was hit by a driverless car. This tragic accident was the first US death involving another road user and an autonomous vehicle.

Dashboard video was taken of the street and inside the car at the time of the accident. The safety driver on board, Rafaela Vasquez, was distracted and unable to avert from the accident at the last minute. In autonomous mode, the Uber traveled 38 mph in a 35 mph zone and did not attempt to brake.

I have written about this accident quite extensively in the past. The week after the accident, I detailed what happened and some of the issues involved on the NMA Blog.

The Tempe police chief stated at the time that the autonomous Uber was not at fault in Herzberg’s death. Chief Sylvia Moir told the San Francisco Chronicle after reviewing the video, “It’s very clear it would have been difficult to avoid this collision in any kind of mode based on how she (Herzberg) came from the shadows right into the highway.”

Local police and both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigated the accident. The state of Arizona immediately suspended permission for Uber to continue testing driverless vehicles in the state. Uber reacted by pulling all of its related programs from other states until partial reinstatement several months later. Soon after the accident, Uber also settled for an undisclosed amount with the Herzberg family.

In March 2019, Yavapai County Judge Sheila Sullivan Polk declared that Uber had no criminal liability in the death of Elaine Herzberg.

In November of that same year, the NTSB concluded its investigation with a 400-page document that stated that neither Uber, the state of Arizona nor the car’s operator were vigilant. The report also concluded that Uber’s driverless car technology revealed a cascade of poor design decisions that led the Volvo XC90 SUV to process improperly and respond to Herzberg’s presence as she crossed the roadway. The vehicle’s radar did not detect Herzberg until about six seconds before the accident. The system could also not classify an object as a pedestrian walking a bicycle unless they were near a crosswalk. Herzberg was 100 feet from the nearest crosswalk.

The Volvo’s automatic braking system had also been disabled because its electronics interfered with Uber’s self-driving sensors.

The NTSB report also criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal road safety agency, for not regulating driverless car tests on public roads. One of the NTSB members stated, “There’s no requirement. There’s no evaluation. There are no real standards issued.”

NHTSA has avoided autonomous driving regulations and instead issued voluntary guidelines, including safety assessment reports. As of this week, more than 2-1/2 years later, NHTSA has not yet issued its report on the accident.

Fast forward to September 2020—a Maricopa County grand jury has charged the Uber safety driver Rafaela Vasquez with negligent homicide in the death of Elaine Herzberg. Her employer, Uber, and the company that built the automated system involved in the fatal crash won’t be charged.

Before the accident, Vasquez (a backup driver waiting for the primary autonomous driving system to alert her when an intervention was needed) was watching her phone instead of the road. Ryan Calo, University of Washington School of Law Professor (who studies robotics), stated to Wired Magazine in a recent interview, “That’s a simple story, that her negligence was the cause of (Herzberg’s) death. Bring a case against the company, and you have to tell a more complicated story about how driverless cars work and what Uber did wrong.”

Even if Vasquez had been watching the road, could she have reacted in time? For decades, research has shown it is challenging for humans to keep attention focused on partially automated tasks. That is why up until late 2017, Uber used two safety drivers to solve the “automation complacency” problem. However, the company went to a one driver requirement a few months before the tragic accident, presumably to save money.

Also, weeks before Herzberg was killed, an Uber whistleblower named Robbie Miller warned company executives in an email about safety issues. He told top officials, “A car was damaged nearly every other day in February (2018). We shouldn’t be hitting things every 15,000 miles.” He also added, “Several of the drivers appear not to have been properly vetted or trained.”

As we slowly gravitate to autonomous levels 3, 4, and 5 (no human intervention), the responsibility factor will become even more acute.

The trial of former Uber safety driver Rafaela Vasquez, the least-deep-pocket target on the liability list, begins soon.

– By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director

HISTORY LESSON FROM THE SHERIFF—
Daytona ’85, still having a blast during Bike Week.

SHERIFF MEDIA GROUP
S-36030 LAMMHULT
SWEDEN

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACING EFFORTS TO REFOCUS ON DEALERS’ COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS—
H-D will Support AFT SuperTwins, Production Twins and NHRA Pro Stock Competition

Harley-Davidson is harkening back to the foundations of the company’s competitive spirit by refocusing on building within the brand and celebrating the heritage of grassroots flat track racing by offering support to its entire dealer network through the development of contingency programs.

“Harley-Davidson’s heritage is rich with racing lore and legacy, and throughout our brand’s history, Harley-Davidson dealers have been the cornerstone of our racing programs,” said Jon Bekefy, general manager of Brand Marketing. “We are excited to continue to support the XG750R racing motorcycle and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle efforts through our dealers.”

As it leans into a more grassroots approach, Harley-Davidson would like to thank the Vance & Hines organization, the riders, team members, and every individual involved with the Screamin’ Eagle™/Vance & Hines NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle and American Flat Track (AFT) team efforts for their passion, commitment, and expertise for over a decade of winning competition and championship titles.

Over the past 18 seasons, the Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team has been wildly successful, generating 107 wins and 10 championships, proving to be one of the most successful programs in the history of the sport. Additionally, Vance & Hines has been instrumental in ushering a new era of flat track competition with the development of the Harley-Davidson® XG750R SuperTwins and Production Twins motorcycles and earning a championship in AFT Production Twins for the 2020 season. Vance & Hines will continue to manufacture and support the sale of XG750R SuperTwins and Production Twins bikes to qualified teams.

In a return to the foundations of Harley-Davidson’s racing efforts, the company will refocus efforts by offering support dealer racing programs in 2021, including the development of contingency programs for AFT. To kick off, Harley-Davidson is already committed to supporting Latus Motors Harley-Davidson as they campaign their XG750R in the AFT SuperTwins series.

The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Motorcycles: Twisted Road Expands Its Demo-to-Own Program to the Texas Hill Country

The leading motorcycle rental company is helping riders try before they buy at Destination Cycle.

Twisted Road, the leading motorcycle rental community, is partnering with Destination Cycle to allow riders to take extended test rides before they purchase a bike. By allowing Destination Cycle to safely rent out their pre-owned motorcycle fleet, Twisted Road gives riders an opportunity to explore Texas Hill Country before adding a motorcycle to their garage.

“Choosing the right bike is an important decision,” said Austin Rothbard, founder and CEO of Twisted Road. “We’re enabling riders to try different motorcycles before they commit to their perfect bike.”

Riders can rent any pre-owned motorcycle within Destination Cycle’s inventory — from a Ducati Multistrada to a Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob. The Twisted Road insurance policy covers everything from rider and dealer liability to any damage that might happen during the ride.

“We’re excited to be launching this program with Twisted Road,” said Jason Herod, General Manager of Destination Cycle. “We enjoy seeing riders take our bikes out on the open road.”

Twisted Road’s demo-to-own program allows dealers to increase conversion without risk. With their secure insurance program, thorough rider background checks and verifications, and dealer inventory management platform, the company is helping dealers earn money on their existing inventory.

“We connect the motorcycle world — two wheels at a time — and I’m very excited that we’re finding innovative ways to bring the community together,” said Rothbard.

For more information on Twisted Road’s program and to see all of the bikes listed for rent, please visit www.twistedroad.com

–Sean Cottrell
258384@email4pr.com
415-613-5540

QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY FOR THE HOLIDAYS, MASK FREE–

Had to warn you… WARNING – RANT?

For those of you who are placing Christmas lights / decorations in your garden/front lawn, can you please avoid anything that has Red or Blue flashing lights together? Every time I come around the corner, I think it’s the police and I have a panic attack. I have to brake hard, toss my beer out the window, fasten my seat belt, throw my phone on the floor, turn my radio down, and push the gun under the seat, all while trying to drive. It’s just too much drama, even for Christmas.

–EL WAGGS
Librarian

DIRECT FROM THE H-D MUSEUM–Two new special exhibits premiere at the Harley-Davidson Museum

Plus, celebrate the season with a special Holiday Weekend Sale, the H-D Museum shows its appreciation to those who served with free admission to Veterans* on Veterans on Veterans Day and special gallery talks focused on H-D’s long history with the U.S. military.

Art, engineering and the timeless pursuit of adventure are always on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum. And beginning this month, two new special exhibits bring those elements to the fore.

“Off-Road Harley-Davidson” opens to the public Nov. 21 and tells the history of motorcycles designed for rough roads, the people who rode them and the adventures they shared. Dating back to the Motor Company’s earliest days and shining a spotlight on what the all-new, all-electric LiveWire® motorcycle is capable of, this exhibit is sure to thrill those who prefer the road less traveled. “Performance Builds from Born-Free” brings together four customized Harley-Davidson® motorcycles where imagination and ingenuity take center stage.

And in what has become an annual tradition of expressing gratitude for those who serve and those who have served, the Veterans Day 2020 appreciation includes free admission to the H-D Museum on Nov. 11 and 12.

Finally, be sure to check out the H-D Museum’s Holiday Weekend Sale and score on your favorite H-D branded gear. Give as a gift or add to your wardrobe!

As always, the safety of our guests is a top priority for the Harley-Davidson Museum. Guests may notice changes since their most recent visit, including limited capacity. Visit the H-D Museum website to find out more about our safety measures or to purchase tickets in advance.

Veterans Day Appreciation
Nov. 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Nov. 12 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
We salute you! On November 11th and 12th, the Harley-Davidson Museum will offer free Museum admission for all active Military, Veterans and their families.* ???Learn more about H-D’s military involvement during the Military Gallery Talks on November 11th at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and November 12th at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6 p.m. For more than a century, Harley-Davidson has been on the front line – right next to the troops. The first American to enter Germany after World War I did so on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. Active military and veterans always enjoy special discounts at The Shop and while dining at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant.

*Receive free admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum by presenting valid identification of service in the US Armed Services (active duty and veterans are welcome!) for the named servicemember, one (1) additional adult and up to four (4) children (under age 18). Valid on November 11, 2020 and November 12, 2020 for in-person use at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Not valid for online purchases. Non-transferable. Cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Offer not valid on previously purchased Harley-Davidson Museum tickets. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion. Offer is subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

Harley-Davidson® Merchandise Holiday Weekend Sale
Nov. 27 – 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Come for the sale in The Garage and stay to explore. Pick up a few gifts for the holidays: shop 50%-70% off discontinued, end-of-season MotorClothes® products**
Including holiday festivities:
• “Off-Road Harley-Davidson” Special Exhibit
• H-D Museum Campus Walking Tour, Audio Tours & Youth Activity Guides
• H-D Museum holiday specials at The Shop
• MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant burgers, BBQ and monthly specials

**Valid for onsite use in The Garage only at the H-D Museum on purchase of select, end of season men’s and women’s Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® merchandise. 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 November 27 – 29, 2020. While supplies last. Offer not valid on previously purchased merchandise. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion. Offer is subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

Engines 101
Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun – 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m.
What is a powertrain? What makes the Milwaukee-Eight® engine different? The Engines 101 class takes you inside the Milwaukee Eight engine and transmission. In a classroom setting, we break down the components and their functions while describing the performance of a 4-stroke engine. Engines 101 shows how an engine and transmission come together to make a powertrain. Advance tickets and more information can be found here.

H-D Museum Campus Walking Tour
Explore the campus of the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum and enjoy the great outdoors. This 20-acre site is the place to see and experience Harley-Davidson history and culture. Download the PDF to your phone or mobile device and follow the path around the H-D Museum campus.

Enjoy free shipping on all online orders Nov. 27 – Nov. 30.***

***Offer valid for online purchases only. Get free standard shipping to locations within the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii on purchases at the Harley-Davison Museum online store (https://hdmuseum.archivea.com/perl/home.pl) any time from Nov. 27, 2020 – Nov. 30, 2020. Additional restrictions apply.

As we approach the holidays, please note the H-D Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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

THE PINEHURST PRESS NEWS & VIEWS--Interesting Take on Electric Cars

As an engineer I love the electric vehicle technology. However, I have been troubled for a longtime by the fact that the electrical energy to keep the batteries charged has to come from the grid and that means more power generation and a huge increase in the distribution infrastructure Whether generated from coal, gas, oil, wind or sun, installed generation capacity is limited.

IF ELECTRIC CARS DO NOT USE GASOLINE, THEY WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN PAYING A GASOLINE TAX ON EVERY GALLON THAT IS SOLD FOR AUTOMOBILES, WHICH WAS ENACTED SOME YEARS AGO TO HELP TO MAINTAIN OUR ROADS AND BRIDGES. THEY WILL USE THE ROADS, BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE!

In case you were thinking of buying hybrid or an electric car:

Ever since the advent of electric cars, the REAL cost per mile of those things has never been discussed. All you ever heard was the miles per gallon in terms of gasoline, with nary a mention of the cost of electricity to run it . This is the first article I’ve ever seen and tells the story pretty much as I expected it to.

Electricity has to be one of the least efficient ways to power things yet they’re being shoved down our throats. Glad somebody finally put engineering and math to paper.

At a neighborhood BBQ I was talking to a neighbor, a BC Hydro Executive. I asked him how that renewable thing was doing. He laughed, then got serious.

If you really intend to adopt electric vehicles, he pointed out, you had to face certain realities. For example, a home charging system for a Tesla requires 75 amp service. The average house is equipped with 100 amp service. On our small street (approximately 25 homes), the electrical infrastructure would be unable to carry more than three houses with a single Tesla, each. For even half the homes to have electric vehicles, the system would be wildly over-loaded.

This is the elephant in the room with electric vehicles. Our residential infrastructure cannot bear the load. So, as our genius elected officials promote this nonsense, not only are we being urged to buy these things and replace our reliable, cheap generating systems with expensive, new windmills and solar cells, but we will also have to renovate our entire delivery system! This latter “investment” will not be revealed until we’re so far down this dead end road that it will be presented with an ‘OOPS..!’ and a shrug.

If you want to argue with a green person over cars that are Eco-friendly, just read the following. Note: If you ARE a green person, read it anyway. It’s enlightening.

Eric test drove the Chevy Volt at the invitation of General Motors and he writes, “For four days in a row, the fully charged battery lasted only 25 miles before the Volt switched to the reserve gasoline engine. “Eric calculated the car got 30 mpg including the 25 miles it ran on the battery. So, the range including the 9-gallon gas tank and the 16 kwh battery is approximately 270 miles.

It will take you 4.5 hours to drive 270 miles at 60 mph. Then add 10 hours to charge the battery and you have a total trip time of 14.5 hours. In a typical road trip your average speed (including charging Time) would be 20 mph. According to General Motors, the Volt battery holds 16 kwh of electricity. It takes a full 10 hours to charge a drained battery. The cost for the electricity to charge the Volt is never mentioned, so I looked up what I pay for electricity.

I pay approximately (it varies with amount used and the seasons) $1.16 per kwh. 16 kwh x $1.16 per kwh = $18.56 to charge the battery. $18.56 per charge divided by 25 miles = $0.74 per mile to operate the Volt using the battery. Compare this to a similar size car with a gasoline engine that gets only 32 mpg. $3.19 per gallon divided by 32 Mpg = $0.10 per mile.

The gasoline powered car costs about $25,000 while the Volt costs $46,000 plus. Simply pay twice as much for a car, that costs more than seven times as much to run, and takes three times longer to drive across the country.

LE PERA SEAT OF THE WEEK—TOURING MODELS :: ’08-’20
Sprocket // Pleated Seating

Overview

Classic style meets modern comfort with the Sprocket. The sinfully bobbed and chopped design makes this solo seat a guaranteed head-turner. That bobbed design is about more than style: it also creates ample back support to provide even more comfort while riding.

The Sprocket solo seat is available in three finishes, including Smooth, Diamond and Pleated (shown here) Contrast color stitching is available for each. Many other custom materials and stitch graphics are available as well!

Specs

Driver Seating:
11.5″ Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$359.00

Part Number:
LK-327PT [’08-’20]

THE BRAND NEW SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM CREATED BY BIKERS–The time has arrived. We’re shooting to get an initial next round of 10,000 people to try Paths. On Thursday, we want to do a synchronized push with all our closer supporters and friends.

Can I take advantage of your offer to help please? On Thursday, can we ask you to help by simply sharing the stuff underneath the line below (that is not in red)

Email, texting and/or socially sharing the good word would be huge to us.

A bonus would be to share our video in your outreach. It can be downloaded here: https://rb.gy/zkksqj

Below are some suggestions that can help keep the integrity of our message this time.

Thank you so much Keith! We sure can use your help man.

–Scout

MAIN OBJECTIVE:
(Not only do we want people to install Paths, but we want them to also recruit 5 more of their friends. So please tell people to get Paths and then find 5 others to join them in there. Below is an example message:)

“Get Paths, get five others to do the same, and get together on permanently holding onto the good times of the past!”

REQUESTED OVERALL TALKING POINTS:
(Paste this into your social media wall, email or text…or write your own explainer)

Taber and Scout ran into a problem of being able to recall even a sliver of all the memories motorcycles have brought them, so they set out to fix the problem by building the Paths app.

Paths is an app that revives your old social media posts, turning them into memory cues so you and your friends can generate a rich legacy together. The process of asking each other “Remember when…?” is fun, easy and fulfilling because Paths is:

A quick, easy way to backup, expand and secure your social media trail
A fast way to re-discover past memories
A delightful way to link similar memories with those of friends across multiple social networks. Doing so starts a beautiful “Remember when…?”

A personal diary, or a public showcase, or a private collaboration between friends all in one place
Entertaining, because many claim that getting 5 or more of your closest friends on board really kick starts the action! (Pro tip)

See a video that expresses the spirit of Paths: https://youtu.be/zWoJfzq_GTA

Apple Install: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paths-friends-memories-life/id1480890359

Android Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getpaths.paths

WWW.GETPATHS.COM

DIRECT FROM THE DIME BAG EMPIRE–
Fresh hand-tooled leather seat completed for a chopper that Ray Llanes at Copper Top Garage is finishing. He made a well built fiberglass seat pan for the hardtail its going on. Excited to see the completion of his build. Checkout the new CycleSource magazine, Ray built the cover bike feature. Rays been a long time friend and supporter of Dime Bag Leather.

I like use 7-9 oz cowhide shoulder on top and 4-5 oz cowhide shoulder for the lacing and side leather on the handtooled seats. It forms great and holds our deep smooth handtooled art for years. Very nice tooling leather from Tandy Leather at the homebase in Fort Worth, Texas.

The helpful and kind staff have been supplying Dime Bag Leather with tools, leather, dye, hardware and knowledge from the beginning. Did a online order at the beginning of the week and thought it would take over a week to receive. We were pleased to see the order arrive to the Dime Bag World Headquarters that Friday! Great to company to work with and grateful to have solid contacts at Tandy Leather.

Dime Bag Leather
Adam Croft
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Email photos of your custom seat pan for quotes to dimebag.leather@yahoo.com or call/text 309-336-0714
Remember to ask for the 20% off on labor on customs seats reserved exclusively for all active military and veterans.

LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK--2016 Harley-Davidson FXDB – Dyna Street Bob for $13,995.00

see it here: https://www.lifestylecycles.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=9455817

This bike is a custom color factory Harley paint job

ONLY 9233.00 Miles !!!!!

2016 Hard Candy Blue custom ordered paint Harley-Davidson DYNA STREET BOB FXDB

Some of the features/Add-on’s on this bike

* Saddle bags
* Shorty chrome exhaust
* Detachable windshield
* Mustang seat
* 103 C.I. motor
* 6 Speed Trans

This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 101 point safety and mechanical inspection. Whether your looking to commute to work, ride the coast or take that dream vacation, this bike is ready to go!!!

EZ FINANCING-SHIPPING AVAILABLE!!!

Fill out an online application and ride today!!!

**Open 7 days a week**

Just $13,995.00 at Lifestyle Cycles (714) 490-0155

—
Looking forward!

Dan Leadbetter
Director of Marketing
Lifestyle Cycles
(714) 490-0155

LOWBROW HOOKS UP WITH MOONEYES–
A piece of gearhead history…

Mooneyes was started in Santa Fe Springs, California in the 1950s.
The name and logo is known the world over by aficionados of the internal combustion engine.
Lowbrow has carried a selection of Moon motorcycle parts and other gear for man years. Pay homage to your gearhead roots.

Moonliner
The Mooneyes ‘Moonliner’ on display at Bonneville Speedweek a couple years back.

Alp Vincent 666

Spun aluminum rear wheel discs custom made by Mooneyes in Sante Fe Springs, California.
Lowbrow Customs sponsored racer Alp Sungertekin just finished this build, the 1948, nitro-burning Vincent 666 (engine cases are #666). Top speed at it’s debut race event, Bonneville World Finals in October 2020, was 182 mph.

Alp & his Vincent set a record at this event. Note the Mooneyes logo on the chin spoiler and Lowbrow Customs script on the oil tank.

THE SINGIN’ HILLS SESSIONS – MOJAVE
AVAILABLE NOW–“Billy Ray Cyrus puts his own Kentucky spin on LL Cool J’s ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ on the second installment of his Singin’ Hills Sessions… with his usual country gravitas, relishing the defiant opening line of “don’t call it a comeback.”

–Rolling Stone

“With acoustic guitars, banjos, a foot-stopping rhythm and Cyrus’ sung-spoken drawl, the veteran country singer transforms LL’s brawler’s snarl into a flinty-eyed Western croon. The EP also features versions of Billy Ray’s ‘Ghost Dance,’ ’99 Single Wide,’ ‘Holdin’ On’ and ‘Good at Goodbyes.'”

–Billboard

“With “Mama Said Knock You Out” … Cyrus has taken Marley Marl and Bobby “Bobcat” Ervin’s Golden-Age thump and translated it to banjo-led arena rock twang, with a chorus of “whoa-oh” backing vocals contrasted against Cyrus’ own low-slung vocals.”
–StereoGum

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off the highest RIAA® 13x Diamond-certified song in history and worldwide smash, “Old Town Road,” which garnered two GRAMMY® Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two BET Hip Hop Awards, a CMA Award, a Teen Choice Award and an American Music Award, among others, global multi-hyphenate superstar Billy Ray Cyrus returns with The Singin’ Hills Sessions – Mojave, via BBR Music Group. But like the lead lyric of the project says in “Mama Said Knock You Out,” which debuted on Rolling Stone Country, “don’t call it a comeback.”

GLAD I GOT AN EARLY START–

I’m cleaning and rebuilding an S&S Super E for the dicey Knucklehead. Ethanol is bad shit if left in a carb for any length of time. It made a complete mess out of my FXR’s CV carb. This Super E is still gummed-up and brass corrodes like brass on a sailboat if left to the elements. I’m waiting on an S&S rebuild kit, but while hanging out I’m soaking parts and trying to get my phone to work, take photos and save them along with the photos transferred from my old Samsung phone.

I’m waiting on a shim set from McMaster Carr to deal with the front axle nuts on the Salt Torpedo. I need to shim the axles to allow for the proper bearing tension and be able to install cotter keys in the axles. There’s a rule about safety wiring the axle nuts.

I’m packing for another run to Deadwood. I made a deer grille guard and I hope to show you an image of it. I thought it was cool. Paughco helped me out.

I installed the rebuilt mag on Dr. Hamster’s Panhead, but now I might be forced to operate on the Linkert carb on his bike. I didn’t have a problem with the Linkert on my Panhead. They must have been pre-Ethanol. Let’s see. Deadwood Custom Cycles handle the mag. 

I hope all the military brothers and sisters had a comfortable Veterans Day. I wish them all the best.

Ride Free Forever,

–Bandit

MUST-SEE EXHIBITS

“Off-Road Harley-Davidson”

Opening Nov. 21, 2020; Media Preview: Friday, Nov. 20

 

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. Stay tuned to the H-D Museum social channels for a behind-the-scenes look at this exhibit.

“Performance Builds from Born-Free”

Now open (images available upon request)

The Born-Free Motorcycle Show has been bringing together intrepid builders for more than a decade. The H-D Museum is pleased to display the passion projects of four top-notch Born-Free wrenchers whose canvas is a stock Harley- Davidson® motorcycle. Now on display in the Engine Room.

 

Stevan Dohanos painting, “Tex’s Motorcycle”

Dohanos, a frequent contributor to the Saturday Evening Post, enjoyed capturing his subjects as they were in real life. For this piece, Dohanos found his muse on a street in Georgetown, Conn. “Tex” Keller had decorated his saddle bags with nickel spots and covered his saddle with fur, putting his own flair on the Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. Though Dohanos probably didn’t title the work, many motorcyclists now refer to it as “Tex’s Motorcycle” and prints of it can be found in shops across the country. The original has found a home at the H-D Museum.

 

“Building a Milwaukee Icon: Harley-Davidson’s Juneau Avenue Factory”

(Now open)

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.” Stay tuned to the H-D Museum social channels for a behind-the-scenes look at this exhibit.

 

The XR338 is a concept Harley Davidson 338R; which could influence the its street tracker version.

With global sales getting affected due to pandemic and closure of business operations in emerging markets such as India, the American manufacturer has not had a pleasant 2020. However, the brand has a very rich legacy over many years and it is confident about its resurgence in future. A couple of months ago the 338R from Harley was the talk of the town as several spied images and patent sketches had leaked on the internet giving us an idea of what the company’s future could look like. Termed as the ‘baby Harley’, this bike looked nothing like a typical Harley-Davidson.

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

Back in 2017, BMW’s motorcycle company Motorrad did the unthinkable and presented not only a scooter, but an electric one. It was called Concept Link, and, it seems, the contraption is about to spawn a production version: it’s called, for now, Definition CE 04, and was shown as part of BMW’s #NEXTGen 2020 event this week.

BMW calls the two-wheeler you see in the gallery above a “near-series” version of the Concept Link. It’s not all that different, visually speaking, from the idea that led to its creation, and that’s a good thing because the first one looked really cool.

The Germans set out to seriously differentiate their product from everything else in the segment. And they kind of achieved that, as the scooter does look a lot more futuristic and high-tech than everything else out there. It’s perhaps even cooler than most of the motorcycles Motorrad is responsible and so famous for.

The two-wheeler is supposed to be high tech. It sports a massive 10.25-inch display – the largest in the scooter world – and it even comes with smart rider equipment. That translates into stuff like light guides integrated in the sleeves and hood, or inductive charging tech in the pocket of a parka for the smartphone’s needs.

“We have managed to transfer many innovative elements and details of the concept into the series,” said in a statement Alexander Buckan, Head of Vehicle Design BMW Motorrad.

“The new architecture has led to a visual revolution and has produced many new design themes. Maybe it will polarise, but it will definitely stand out.”

Of course, it all sounds way too good to be real, at least at this point in time. And BMW, despite claiming this scooter and the accompanying tech are near-series version, there is no mention as to when we should expect to actually see it on the road.

Also, we have no info yet on the powertrain for the thing, apart from the fact that it would be electric.

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

NMoto is working on its Golden Age kit to transform the BMW C400x scooter into a prewar work of art.

So, here’s the thing. Most scooters aren’t very cool. Vespas get a pass, obviously. So too does the Honda Ruckus, because it’s weird and utilitarian. A Quadrophenia-cosplay-type Lambretta would also have my respect, but anything else? It’s going to be a tough sell.

Take the BMW C400x, for example. Is there anything particularly wrong or weird about it? Nope. It’s reasonable and affordable motorized transportation, of which, frankly, I’m a fan. I just can’t get over the inherent not-motorcycle-ness of it, though, which is why a concept from a company in Florida called NMoto has my stoke level pegged.

The kit was debuted recently and is called “Golden Age,” and as you can see from the images, it takes the humble C400x and transforms it into a piece of art deco alternate-history brilliance. How does it do that? Well, the kit hasn’t made its official debut yet, but we suspect that it will involve a not-insubstantial chunk of money and a similarly weighty piece of your time, but the results look worth it.

I like the Golden Age’s bubble fenders and round headlight pod, but I absolutely love the narrow prewar BMW kidney grilles on the front. The whole thing is executed way better than it has any right to be.

If you’re curious about the C400x on which this concept is based, it’s got a 350-cc engine that makes a claimed 34 horsepower and 26 pound-feet of torque. That energy is routed through a CVT transmission, which is pretty standard fare for a scooter. The thing also has plenty of storage, a big gas tank and a nice, relaxed riding position, again, because: scooter. Finally, BMW charges $6,795 for it, making it expensive as scooters go but cheap compared to a car or most European motorcycles.

NMoto says that the design work is done, but that it’s still in the prototype phase and expects to give the Golden Age its debut sometime in the spring of 2020. That should give me plenty of time to start shopping for gear that will make me look more like the titular character from Disney’s The Rocketeer.