INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AND S&S CYCLE TO RACE AT INAUGURAL ‘KING OF THE BAGGERS’ INVITATIONAL AT LAGUNA SECA Armed with the Indian Challenge & Piloted by Road Racing Champion Tyler O’Hara, Indian & S&S Take on An Entire Field of Harley-Davidsons MINNEAPOLIS (July 13, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, and S&S Cycle today announced a collaboration to race an Indian Challenger at the inaugural Drag Specialties King of the Baggers invitational at Laguna Seca Raceway. The modified Indian Challenger will be piloted by the highly-decorated racing champion Tyler O’Hara. Among the 14 teams invited to the first-ever King of the Baggers race, S&S is the only Indian Challenger entry. Set to face off against a field of 13 Harley-Davidson baggers, the appropriately-named Indian Challenger boasts superior out-of-the-box performance, including a best-in-class 122 horsepower, an inverted front suspension, and a hydraulically-adjustable FOX® rear shock. “When the Indian Challenger was released last October, it set a new standard for performance-oriented, stock baggers and offers the ideal platform, from which to base our race modifications,” said Paul Langely of S&S. “That said, we’re leaving no stone unturned when evaluating the modifications needed to be successful at Laguna Seca.” At the helm of the S&S-modified Indian Challenger will be road racing veteran Tyler O’Hara. A highly-decorated, and seasoned rider, O’Hara brings a diverse racing background – having won titles in supersport, supermoto, motocross and flat track racing. O’Hara also brings significant experience at Laguna Seca. “I’m thrilled to not only be racing in the King of the Baggers event, but to be piloting the only Indian Challenger in the field. It’s an incredible opportunity for me, and I expect it will be a ton of fun,” said O’Hara. “The Challenger is a remarkable machine in its stock form, but I know the S&S team will be working its magic to give us the best chance to be successful come race day.” “Just like the rest of the racing community and motorcycle industry, we cannot wait to see 14 baggers ripping around Laguna Seca,” said Gary Gray, Vice President – Racing, Technology and Service for Indian Motorcycle. “That said, we’re extremely proud to be the lone Indian Motorcycle in the field, partnering with our friends, the elite innovators at S&S.” The King of the Baggers event will be part of the MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey on October 23-25. The inaugural race will join the premier MotoAmerica Superbike, Supersport, Liqui Moly Junior Cup, Stock 1000, Twins Cup and Heritage Cup racing. Facing a field of nothing but Harley-Davidsons, King of the Baggers serves up a compelling extension of Indian Motorcycle’s Challenger Challenge program, a mobile demo tour and dealer test ride program that encourages motorcyclists to test ride the Indian Challenger, head-to-head against the Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Special. “We’ve seen incredible consumer response to the superior features and benefits of the Challenger when compared directly against the Road Glide,” said Gray. “King of the Baggers takes that comparison to an entirely different level, as we face off against the field at Laguna Seca.” For more information and ticketing for the Drag Specialties King of the Baggers, visit MotoAmerica.com. Learn more about S&S Cycle at SSCycle.com, and Indian Motorcycle at IndianMotorcycle.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. YouTube Videos:

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2021 Show and Race Announcement

Flat Out and Mama Tried fans!!

We’ll get right to the point, we as a team we have decided that February of 2021 for the rescheduled Show/Race is just too soon. Wisconsin will not be ready for that. And we don’t want to get everyone stoked and start making travel arrangements for another “maybe”.

So, we are going to push the Show and Races to the December 3rd/4th/5th 2021 weekend. We know it’s not in our usual winter/February time frame, but since not much is normal anymore AND that’s the soonest we could get a slot at the Fiserv Forum for Flat Out Friday Racing, December 3rd/4th/5th 2021 it is.

We’ve all been through a lot this year. So hang on a little longer for us. We will be working on some interim fun stuff for this spring and summer, some small events to stay active and keep the love of bikes flowing. As we’re sure all of you will be too. Everyone has had lots of time and looks like we’ll have plenty more, to contemplate what the future can look like. So stay in touch with your builds and rides and backyard project dreams, and we will do the same.

We love you all!!! Thanks for sticking with us. We promise that when we can have a real in-person/analog show again that it will not disappoint.

Thanks again. Take care of your loved ones and see you in 2021!

The Mama Tried and Flat Out Friday Family

CALLING ALL FEMALE RIDERS!

We’re back for another round and expanding the Build. Train. Race Program into the world of Road Racing! We’re ready to hit the asphalt and bring a whole new crew of women road racers to the sport. If you’re a female who is interested in learning how to road race and willing to give 100% commitment, this is for you!

Think you have what it takes? We want to hear from you!

Royal Enfield North America announced today its phase two of the BUILD TRAIN RACE (BTR) program which will now seek out female motorcyclists to go road racing with the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. Similar to the flat track BUILD TRAIN RACE four women will be handpicked by Royal Enfield for this iteration of the program through a video selection process. Women interested in the program must submit a video questionnaire here to be considered.

Professional Road Racer and current BTR Flat Track Participant Melissa Paris has agreed to mentor the women during every phase of the program. She will work with each participant on creating a design for their builds, building sponsorship decks, and training off and on the track.

“Building upon the success of the initial BUILD TRAIN RACE program, we decided to carry the momentum into the road racing segment, ” said Royal Enfield Americas Head of Marketing Breeann Poland. “This is a unique opportunity for women interested in getting into road racing and to make a name for themselves in a national racing program. Working with a world class racer like Melissa Paris is not an opportunity that comes along often. The ladies will also be some of the first people to road race the Continental GT 650 platform, so the motorcycling world will be watching.”

The participants will be chosen by a panel of judges which includes Breeann Poland, Head of Marketing – Americas, veteran road racer and flat track BTR participant Melissa Paris and accomplished racer and journalist Anne Roberts. The selected participants will then have several months and a small budget to convert a Continental GT 650 Twin into road racing trim. Paris will provide valuable insights during the build process.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW AT ROYAL ENFIELD.

Although smaller than normal, due to the COVID-19 threat, the rescheduled NCOM Convention held Oct. 16-18 in Indianapolis succeeded in “being here for those dedicated Freedom Fighters who were determined enough to brave a deadly health crisis to be here for each other,” explained a masked NCOM Chairman James “Doc” Reichenbach.

Legal and legislative seminars and roundtables were socially distanced but fairly well attended, considering the dire circumstances, and seats at the dinner tables were mostly filled for the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet to honor bikers’ rights activists such as author and filmmaker John E. (Black Dragon) Bunch II (ENTERTAINMENT); Jad Breiner – Sons of Silence MC, editor of Brothers Behind Bars (BBB) Newsletter (MEDIA); Pete Leehey – AIM Attorney, Iowa (LEGAL); with SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS going to Nancy Nemecek and Fred “Sarge” Matthews, and NCOM’s RON ROLOFF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD presented to John Bilotta Jr., Operations Director for ABATE of Virginia.

CALIFORNIA BECOMES FIRST STATE TO BAN GAS-POWERED VEHICLES

Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced that he will “aggressively move California further away from its reliance on climate change-causing fossil fuels” by issuing an executive order on September 23rd mandating that all new passenger vehicles be zero-emission by 2035.

His historic action will require all passenger vehicle manufacturers to shun internal combustion engines and fully electrify their line-up, meaning that manufacturers that wish to continue to sell in the Golden State will only be allowed to sell new electric cars and trucks after the deadline.

Motorcycles are not included in the definition of “passenger vehicles,” but the order does contain a clause to achieve “100 percent zero-emission from off-road vehicles and equipment operations in the State by 2035,” which would presumably include all new ATVs and dirt bikes.

The executive order only applies to the sale of new vehicles and will not prevent Californians from owning gas-burning automobiles or selling them on the used car market.

ATVs GET APPROVAL FOR USE ON CITY’S STREETS

Off-road tourism got a boost with news that a city has opened its streets to side-by-side and ATV traffic.  In central Wisconsin, the Tomah Police Department reports on its Facebook that “ATV/UTV routes within the City of Tomah are now legally opened for operation and use.  Now that all City of Tomah signage is erected, streets within the City of Tomah are now legally opened for ATV/UTV traffic.”

Some key points related to ATV/UTV operation within the City of Tomah, WI:

– Unless otherwise posted, the routes within the City of Tomah include all roads with a speed limit of 35mph or less;

– ATVs and UTVs may only be operated on approved routes from 6am – 10pm;

– Operators must be 16 or older and possess a valid license and proof of insurance;

– All other state statutes related to the use and operation of an ATV/UTV are applicable.

The Texas biker may have deserved a speeding ticket, but he didn’t think the traffic stop warranted the questioning, roadside investigation, pat-down search, or enduring an hour of detainment along the roadway waiting for a drug-sniffing dog to arrive on the scene; resulting in inconvenience and embarrassment because a law enforcement officer had guessed wrong.

Statistically, police are terrible at determining which motorists are worthy of being detained and searched, often relying on signs of a driver’s deception such as twitching, fidgeting or lack of eye-contact, all of which research long has debunked as signals of lying.

“There are no nonverbal and verbal cues uniquely related to deceit,” a 2011 review of deception research concluded, while a 2005 study of Texas police found officers performed barely above random chance in being able to discern a person telling the truth from a liar.

Texas police performed just under a million searches during traffic stops last year, according to figures reported to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, and though “hit rates” vary by department, only about 1 in 5 resulted in contraband being found.  Yet Texas law enforcement agencies seized about $50 million in forfeited funds in each of the past five years; with proceeds split between police and prosecutors and used to fund more searches.

Police once needed probable cause that a crime was occurring to investigate motorists during a stop.  But in 1968, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed brief stops based on a lower standard of “reasonable suspicion” of wrongdoing.  A later decision clarified that if the officer can’t specify why he suspects a crime is afoot, a traffic stop may last only long enough to check the driver’s paperwork and write a ticket or warning.

Most recent national analyses of traffic stops have focused on the disproportionate rate of police searches of Black and Hispanic motorists, though a federal measure currently under consideration in Congress could add motorcycle riders to that profiling study group.

And so this biker was relieved to finally be allowed on his way with just a ticket, but knew it wasn’t right and figured his motorcycle club vest must have raised the officer’s suspicions.

Innocent people rarely protest meritless searches, so finding an attorney to take his case was difficult.  The overwhelming number of legal challenges occur in suppression hearings, when an officer’s suspicions were correct; contraband was discovered and the defendant seeks to have the evidence tossed on procedural grounds.

With the help of an Austin attorney who represents motorcyclists, the angry biker filed a lawsuit against the Texas trooper in early 2019.  Soon after reviewing the dashcam video, lawyers for the Texas attorney general’s office said they were ready to settle.

BLACK MOTORCYCLE CLUB SUES COUNTY OVER EVENT CANCELLATION

The East Bay Dragons, founded in the 1950s as the first all-Black motorcycle club to exist in California’s Bay Area, has filed a federal lawsuit against Solano County alleging they concocted a reason to cancel a planned club event at the fairgrounds after hearing that one of the club’s members had an association with the Black Panthers.

Still in its early stages, the suit claims that the Dragons planned a 60th anniversary event at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, but the event was canceled at the last minute, after the Dragons had spent thousands in fees and planning.

According to the lawsuit, the trouble for the planned August 2019 event started when a county employee learned that a member of the Dragons owned a bakery in Oakland, proudly located at the site of the Black Panthers’ first headquarters

The suit claims all of this was a problem for the county employee, who allegedly remarked that the Black Panthers were “the greatest threat to the internal security of the country,” and started working to cancel the Dragons’ event.  As a result of this, the suit alleges, fairgrounds staff invented the ruse that there was a credible threat to the safety of the event, “but there was no credible threat at all.”

“This insidious belief of EBD’s threat traveled all the way to Oakland and with the help of the Oakland Police Department, at the conclusion of the 60th anniversary celebration on September 2, 2019, the EBD were surrounded by Oakland Police Department officers due to racist motives,” the civil complaint says.

In East Oakland, the biker club is beloved, says Councilman Larry Reid, who said their clubhouse in his district has distributed food on Thanksgivings and toy drives during Christmas.

A mechanic at a Harley-Davidson dealership in England has received over £60k ($77,665 USD) settlement after being left unable to work due to “motorcycle phobia” sustained in a work-related accident with an at-fault car whose driver admitted liability.

The mechanic was road testing a customer’s bike at the time of the crash, resulting in physical and psychiatric injuries, including a newfound fear of riding the motorcycles he had to work on, rendering him unable to continue doing the job he loved.

MOTORCYCLISTS ‘A DANGER TO THEMSELVES’ SAYS TRANSPORTATION REPORT

A transport consultation released by the Oxford County Council has branded motorcyclists as pollution emitting liabilities to safety.  The paper outlines transport and connectivity plans, which are clearly biased against motorcycle riding, and goes to great lengths to champion bicycles, walking and public transportation.

Rather than just side with pedal power and walking, the public document goes on to set a worrisome precedent by labeling motorcycles and their riders as dangerous polluters; Just two of the anti-motorcycle statements read: “Statistical evidence suggests motorcyclists are a danger to themselves” and “Motorbikes are mostly still using fossil fuels to run, meaning they are environmentally unsound, not sustainable, and contribute to air pollution.”

BRITISH MOTORCYCLE RACER RECOGNIZED BY THE QUEEN

TT champion Ryan Farquhar, one of the world’s most esteemed and successful motorcycle road racers, was awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

The Northern Irishman received the award for his “Services to Motorcycling” over a career that has seen him secure three Isle of Man TT wins, five North West 200 victories and nine Ulster Grand Prix triumphs, clinching an incredible total of 357 road race victories.

Farquhar says he was completely taken aback by the news of his award, saying it is “very special” to have his achievements recognized in such a high-profile manner outside of the sport itself.  “I never ever dreamed I would receive an accolade like this.  Motorcycle racing in general, and particularly road racing, doesn’t generally get the recognition of other sports.”

Following a meeting of the MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) Board of Directors, the difficult decision was made to postpone the 2021 AIMExpo, the industry’s annual trade show, to 2022 due to COVID-19 directives “limiting gathering size, travel restrictions, and a myriad of other obstacles created by the pandemic, there are too many unknown factors limiting our ability to create a safe environment that will also deliver the experience and ROI our exhibitors and attendees expect.”

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Hey,

I woke up too early this morning, at 5:00. I had a whacky dream about trying to get a small girl checked into a hospital. It was one of those frustrating dreams. I couldn’t seem to stumble across the street without one obstacle after another.

Then I started to think about past loves and some of my regrets. There’s a lot I regret and most of them revolve around women. I couldn’t get them out of my mind and finally crawled out of bed and made coffee. Fuck it.

My son bugged me about this documentary business recently. He threw a twist into the mix. He said it could substantially benefit him and my grandson Frankie. Before that, I was ready to blow it off. I don’t like TV, documentaries or the media, except Bikernet and what we do.

I just want to peel out for Deadwood, write and tinker with motorcycles. Another brother lost his him home to wild fires, and the 2Wheelers team encountered a fire in the building next to theirs in Sturgis. The old buildings of the 1800s era were built one against the next, so they also experienced fire damage. I reached out to see if I could help.

I’ve been reminding myself of historical events and sharing them with depressed youngsters. When kids think we are living in hard times, I try to remind them that other than the Wuhan Covid we are living in absolutely the best of times. You’ll see some mention of it in the news. I’ve got a report on shop bikes, but let’s hit the news:

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.

You may have seen images on social media that appeared to affiliate Harley-Davidson with a specific presidential candidate. These images represent an unsanctioned action, and the Motor Company is following up appropriately.

“We are responding to questions on social media and would like to reiterate for you and for any customers who may have questions that the image projected on the Harley-Davidson Museum was done without our consent. Harley-Davidson is apolitical.
We are focused on creating the world’s most desirable motorcycles and welcome anyone who wants to be part of our community and experience freedom for the soul.”

Why in the hell would any company that makes an internal combustion powered anything promote voting for a political party that is dedicated to the elimination of said engines and the fuel that is produced to power them aka the Green New Deal ?

–Rogue
Senior Editor
Bikernet.com™

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION AWARDS CHAMPIONS VEST–I had the opportunity yesterday to have lunch in Detroit Lakes with Congressman Collin Peterson to award him with the 2019 Champion Legislator award.

It was awesome to have an hour of one-on-one conversation. It reminded me that he is one of us and a true patriot. He was honored to receive the award and thanked us for our grassroots lobbying, for as he says, “We are the people making the difference.”

–Gary Goracke
MRF

NEW FROM S&S--We are a culture of horsepower addicts so a monster cam for monster bore M8’s was only a matter of time. Our latest is aimed squarely at making massive power and our conservative dyno runs already have it at 146Hp. We anticipate the market pushing well above 150 with nearly as much torque. ~DZ

NEW – 590 Cam for Big Bore M8 Models
The M8 engine platform is capable of making massive power! It happily accepts big bore kits, stroker cranks and of course high lift cams. The primary supplier of that sort of go-fast stuff is S&S Cycle and they’ve just added a 590-lift cam to the mix. The new cam is designed to work with their 131” stroker kit and other huge bore combinations.

Producing massive horsepower especially in the higher RPM range, the 590 is available in gear or chain drive and is specifically for use with monster bores, ported heads and high RPMs, to make maximum horsepower! Not recommended for stock bore engines! Check out the dyno charts for the hard numbers (146hp & 145tq on a 131” stroker build!) and for more info hit up https://www.sscycle.com/feature/valve-train/m8-valve-train

David Zemla
VP – Marketing
S&S® Cycle, Inc.
Email dzemla@sscycle.com

THREE CLASSICS HEAD TO AUSTRALIA—From the Don Whalen, Richard Bunch Collection.

These two guys have an amazing collection of American made motorcycles, over 100 of the finest rare antique representing most of the historical American Brands.

From time to time, they are called on to supports exhibits all over the world. This time a representative from Australia flew to the states to pick three for the exhibit featured in this photo.

–Bandit

LATEST FROM WINDVEST–WindVest Motorcycle Products, a manufacturer of aftermarket windscreens, announces its newest addition for the Victory Cross Country.

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NEWS FROM THE NCOM CONVENTION–
At the NCOM Convention last night, John Bilotta Jr. was presented their most prestigious award, the Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award.

John is the Operations Director for ABATE of Virginia and a tireless supporter of the MRF and regular attendee of the MOTM and BITB.

It might be nice to reach out and congratulate him on this accomplishment.
Johnblt357@gmail.com

— Jay Jackson

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WRECKING CREW RIDER BRIAR BAUMAN CAPTURES SECOND CONSECUTIVE AFT SUPERTWINS GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP–Indian Motorcycle Racing Clinches Its Fourth Straight Championship

Since Returning to Professional Flat Track Racing;
Indian Motorcycle Remained Undefeated in 2020 with its FTR750

Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, and the FTR750 closed out an unprecedented season this past weekend at the Progressive AFT Finale Doubleheader at Daytona I & II, a pair of events which saw Wrecking Crew rider Briar Bauman successfully complete his quest to repeat as AFT SuperTwins Champion. Entering the weekend with a slim lead over fellow Wrecking Crew teammate Jared Mees, Bauman was able to fend off the former five-time grand national champion to earn the No. 1 plate for the second consecutive year.

Mees came into the first leg of the doubleheader on Friday just nine points back of Bauman and had every intention of closing the points gap to put himself in position on Saturday to reclaim his throne. Bauman was reluctant to give up any ground and took control of his own destiny, placing second and needing only an eighth-place finish in the second of the two races to complete his repeat bid.

The AFT Finale at Daytona II on Saturday was met with inclement weather which caused numerous delays to the evening’s proceedings. This only made things that much more difficult for Bauman, who was looking to clinch his championship, and Mees who was looking to mount a comeback. Both riders showed their championship grit amidst the conditions and found themselves in the hunt down the stretch of the main.

With Indian Privateer Brandon Robinson seizing control early and throughout, Mees’ best shot for a potential title win was to overtake Robinson and hope for a mistake on Bauman’s part. Mees fought hard and maintained his position in second for the majority of the race but was ultimately overcome by the odds. In the final two laps of the race, Bauman found himself in the top four with Indian Privateer Sammy Halbert hot on his trail looking to pass him and earn a podium finish. Realizing what was happening behind him and what was at stake, along with the potential risk that came with trying to hold off Halbert, Bauman smartly let Halbert pass and was able to cruise comfortably to a fourth-place finish, more than enough to earn him a second consecutive No. 1 plate.

“We couldn’t be prouder of Briar and we’re extremely happy to see him repeat as champion,” said Gary Gray, Vice President – Racing, Technology and Service for Indian Motorcycle. “The same goes for Jared, Bronson and our entire factory team who fought tooth and nail this season and were able to rise to the occasion multiple times in the midst of one of the most challenging years ever.“

The result marked Indian Motorcycle Racing’s fourth consecutive title since returning to professional flat track racing in 2017, with Mees and Bauman each repeating after initial championship victories. Additionally, the Indian Motorcycle FTR750 went undefeated in the 2020 season, earning victories in 15 consecutive races.

The season points standings concluded with Briar Bauman sitting atop the leaderboard with 309 points and Mees finishing in second at 300 points. The top five was rounded out by Indian Privateers Sammy Halbert and Brandon Robinson along with Wrecking Crew Rider Bronson Bauman who finished in third, fourth and fifth place, respectively.

For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

BIKERS FROM ACROSS AMERICA BRAVE PANDEMIC TO ATTEND NCOM CONVENTION
Although smaller than normal, due to the COVID-19 threat, the rescheduled NCOM Convention held Oct. 16-18 in Indianapolis succeeded in “being here for those dedicated Freedom Fighters who were determined enough to brave a deadly health crisis to be here for each other,” explained a masked NCOM Chairman James “Doc” Reichenbach.

Legal and legislative seminars and roundtables were socially distanced but fairly well attended, considering the dire circumstances, and seats at the dinner tables were mostly filled for the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet to honor bikers’ rights activists such as author and filmmaker John E. (Black Dragon) Bunch II (ENTERTAINMENT); Jad Breiner – Sons of Silence MC, editor of Brothers Behind Bars (BBB) Newsletter (MEDIA); Pete Leehey – AIM Attorney, Iowa (LEGAL); with SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS going to Nancy Nemecek and Fred “Sarge” Matthews, and NCOM’s RON ROLOFF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD presented to John Bilotta Jr., Operations Director for ABATE of Virginia.

Dates and location for the 36th annual National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) Convention in 2021 have yet to be finalized, so stay tuned for further details as they are announced.

LOWBROW TEACHES HOW TO MOUNT A REAR FENDER–Check out the Lowbrow Customs YouTube channel to check out all of our videos. We spend a lot of time and effort creating motorcycle how-to videos, product reviews and event coverage for your enjoyment, please let us know what you think. Click here to subscribe to the Lowbrow Customs YouTube channel and stay in the know!

Aligning the fender on the rear tire, supported by a piece of garden hose, to keep the distance off the tire even along the profile.

Cutting a chain relief (clearance for the chain) the rear fender. It is important to have your rear wheel spaced properly and your chain installed before installing the fender!

Aligning the lower fender mounting tab in preparation for fitment and welding.

Welding the upper fender mount tab for curved fenders.

Heating up the DIY fender strut rod to cherry red, preparing to bend it.

 The finished, mounted rear fender on Todd’s Triumph bobber.

TANYA TUCKER’S LIVE FROM THE TROUBADOUR
OUT NOW ON FANTASY RECORDS– FIRST RELEASE SINCE WINNING 2020 GRAMMY® AWARDS FOR BEST COUNTRY ALBUM AND BEST COUNTRY SONG

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Live from The Troubadour, the new album from original female outlaw and country music icon Tanya Tucker is out today via Fantasy Records. It’s Tanya’s first release since winning two GRAMMY® Awards earlier this year for While I’m Livin’, and today, October 16th, marks the one-year anniversary of the historic set from which Live from The Troubadour originates. Stream and/or download Live from The Troubadour, HERE.

Tanya is donating a portion of the proceeds from the new album directly to The Troubadour, including 100% of the revenue generated by custom Live from The Troubadour Hatch Show Print posters available at her online store, HERE.

Garden & Gun spoke to Tanya about the new album and hosted a special online album premiere yesterday, read about it HERE.

In addition, SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country (Ch. 60) and Willie’s Roadhouse (Ch. 59) hosted the broadcast premiere of Live from The Troubadour. Look for the special album preview to repeat today during Shooter Jennings’ “Electric Rodeo” show and this weekend at the air times below.

Friday, Oct. 16
6 p.m. ET – Willie’s Roadhouse (Ch. 59)
9 p.m. ET – Outlaw Country (Ch. 60)

Saturday, Oct. 17
7 p.m. ET – Outlaw Country (Ch. 60) – Shooter Jennings “Electric Rodeo”

Sunday, Oct. 18
1 p.m. ET – Outlaw Country (Ch. 60)
11 p.m. ET – Outlaw Country (Ch. 60) – Shooter Jennings “Electric Rodeo”

Live From The Troubadour features 15 songs including Tanya’s signature hit “Delta Dawn,” and a cache of her #1 Country hits such as “Strong Enough To Bend,” “What’s Your Mama’s Name, Child,” “Blood Red and Goin’ Down” and “Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone).” The set also includes a sublime medley of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire” and Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire,” along with six songs from While I’m Livin’ (produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings), including “Mustang Ridge,” “The Wheels of Laredo,” “Hard Luck” and the poignant, “Bring My Flowers Now.”

Reviewers are applauding Live from The Troubadour including the previously shared medley of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire” / Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” and “Delta Dawn.”

The 2020 CMT Music Awards will broadcast on October 21st at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on CMT and is a fan-voted award. To cast your vote, visit www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/vote.

Worst Week Ever for Technoauthoritarian Suppression of Information

Las Vegas, Nevada – Parler, the people-driven free speech platform, is tallying the litany of examples occurring this week in which tech publishers flexed their content curation muscles to restrict or suppress the free flow of information in the run-up to the 2020 election. The information brownout is now well under way.

Twitter blocked the sharing of a link to a story by the New York Post, America’s fourth largest newspaper, laying out evidence of corrupt influence peddling by Hunter Biden, his father and then Vice President Joe Biden, and a state-run Ukrainian energy company.
Facebook preemptively restricted sharing of the same story, saying it needed to be subjected to their “fact checkers.”

Twitter locked the accounts of the New York Post, the Trump Campaign and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnaney for tweeting links to the story.
Twitter even blocked access to the House Republican Judiciary Committee’s website for posting the piece.

Facebook says it will ban all ads deemed political after the polls close on November 3, making it more difficult to circulate allegations of vote irregularities.

Not to be outdone, YouTube has begun removing videos containing “misinformation” about Covid vaccines.

After the World Health Organization walked back their call for global lockdowns as a way to prevent the spread of Covid19, saying the policy is having devastating effects that will kill or impoverish millions, Twitter and Facebook are feeling the heat.

The tech publishers chose to feature information from the WHO, while removing content about competing perspectives. In other words, they were complicit in imposing this failed policy, which hurt everyone while, notably, benefiting the publishers’ bottom lines.

Twitter locked the account of Lauren Witzke, the Republican party candidate in Delaware’s U.S. Senate race, over comments critical of policies allowing “mass migration” in Europe.

Twitter announced that it would slow down its retweet function ahead of the election to make it more difficult for information they don’t like to go viral.

Twitter locked the account of former ambassador to Germany and acting DNI Richard Grenell, because he shared photographic evidence of mail-in ballot irregularities.

Parler was the subject of an attack piece in The Washington Post based on a “report” by paid Facebook marketing consulting firm Graphika. A Senator quoted in the WaPo piece described us as a “walled garden built to provide safe harbor for wild conspiracies, white supremacists, and vile hate speech.” He continued, “It’s of little surprise they would welcome the participation of foreigners cosplaying as Americans.” (The same marketing firm is apparently providing Congressional testimony today at the invitation of Capitol Hill Democrats.)

“Facebook and Twitter continue to make it clear: they are authoritarians who ultimately want to make the rules for all content curation on the Internet,” said Parler COO Jeffrey Wernick. “They’ve enjoyed broad power to block, ban or throttle content that challenges their agenda or their bottom line—and have become increasingly brazen about doing so.

“Their policies are so lockstep, it is as if Facebook, Twitter and Google are a cartel who act in concert, perhaps through copying or signaling of some kind.

“Perhaps we should take it as a compliment that they’ve brought in their bought-and-paid-for lackeys, masquerading as independent “experts”, to denigrate any free speech platform that dares to challenge them. Clearly, we are having an effect, when, aided by their allies in the mainstream media, they brand as public enemies all those who refuse to fall in line.”

“Parler will not fall in line. Parler will not back down.

“We encourage everyone who wants to speak and think freely to Twexit, Erasebook and join the movement at Parler.”

Parler was founded in 2018 and has a community of over 4 million people. The platform is committed to free speech, does not mine or sell data, and does not curate content based on politics or ideology. Parler continues to stand with the People and against Technoauthoritarianism.

TEXAS WEATHER REPORT–Don’t recall if I ever shared these or not? My dad when he was younger. I swear I remember my grandmother showing me a color picture of his Panhead, but I haven’t come across it in my searches. And a Back-Seat Driver’s License 1954 to ‘57

Forgot to mention, I had never seen these pictures until after he died. I wondered if maybe my sister and I contributed to his passing by trying to fix him medically? More her than me, but he listened to her more. The date on the Panhead images is January 25,1953, his funeral was January 25, 2014, so I took that as a sign that it was his time.

–RFR
Investigative Reporter
Bikernet.com™

_{FROM THE POLITICAL FRONT–}EASY TO UNDERSTAND!~~ That moment when someone says, “I can’t believe you would vote for Trump.”

I simply reply, “I’m not voting for Trump.”

I’m voting for the First Amendment and freedom of speech.

I’m voting for the Second Amendment and my right to defend my life and my family.

I’m voting for the next Supreme Court Justice(s) to protect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

I’m voting for the continued growth of my retirement 401K and the stock market.

I’m voting for a return of our troops from foreign countries and the end to America’s involvement in foreign conflicts.

I’m voting for the Electoral College & the Republic we live in.

I’m voting for the Police to be respected once again and to ensure Law & Order.

I’m voting for the continued appointment of Federal Judges who respect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

I’m voting for our jobs to remain in America and not be outsourced all over again to China, Mexico and other foreign countries.

I’m voting for secure borders and legal immigration.

I’m voting for the Military & the Veterans who fought for this Country to give the American people their freedoms.

I’m voting for the unborn babies that have a right to live.

I’m voting for continued peace progress in the middle east.

I’m voting to fight against human/child trafficking.

I’m voting for Freedom of Religion.

I’m voting for the American Flag that is disrespected by the Democratic Party.

I’m voting for the right to speak my opinion & not be censored.

I’m not just voting for one person; I’m voting for the future of my Country.

I’m voting for my children and my grandchildren to ensure their freedoms and their future.

What are you voting for?

–from Joe Teresi

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AN OPEN RESPONSE—from the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association

To all whom this may concern,

The attached letter was forwarded to our attention by numerous residents of Cape Cod – some current and some past members of our Massachusetts Motorcycle Association. The letter takes aim at our organization and implies that motorcycles and motorcyclists somehow represent the negatives of society and life on Cape Cod and implies an affiliation with a candidate for office in the Commonwealth is therefore somehow tainted. There are numerous assertions based on fallacy, fabrication, and implication that need to be addressed.

First and foremost, the letter opens with an excerpt from a press release memorializing one of our past members and Board Members, Rick Wood. This photo clipping from our website’s news archives was used in violation of US Copyright by removing said copyright from the usage. The clip was NOT used with our permission, nor would we disrespect the memory of one of our members in this fashion. However, it is this memorial press release that is meant to somehow imply a long-standing affiliation between Steven Xiarhos, candidate for 5th Barnstable State Representative and the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association.

Further, the photo selected for the memorial represented Mr. Wood’s passion – prior to and during his tenure with the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association – that of supporting Veterans and Veterans causes. Mr. Wood was an organizer for many years of similar causes and a significant supporter of “Big Nick’s Ride”, an event named after Corporal Nicholas Xiarhos, a Cape Cod resident who sacrificed his life in the pursuit of freedom.

This event also memorializes all of Cape Cod’s 16 fallen heroes and is supported by the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association as what it is – an event to remember and support those who defend the rest of us in the course of human events, be they military, or civil protectors of freedom and life, including Police, Fire, and First Responders.

The author’s use of this article is not only as previously noted a violation of Copyright but maligns the good name and intention of Mr. Wood, Corporal Xiarhos, and the others of Cape Cod’s Fallen.

The letter then goes on to attack Motorcycles and Motorcyclists as somehow contributing to the downfall of society by using inflammatory rhetoric and outdated statistics concerning Motorcycle Sound and Environmental Emissions – asserting that ALL motorcycles and motorcyclists are bad for society and the environment. It further associates these bad behaviors as if they have been somehow protected by our Association and candidate Steven Xiarhos.

Indeed, our Massachusetts Motorcycle Association did provide support and testimony to the Town of Yarmouth (and others) in defense of Big Nick’s Ride and the First Responders’ Appreciation Riders on Cape Cod when challenged several times by residents seeking to stop these rides from occurring. These attempts were also, like the aforementioned letter, based on hearsay, outdated statistics, and inflammatory emotional rhetoric. Each attempt was denied in public Town Meeting, and the last such attempt as a warrant article was not seconded, and thus never brought to a public vote. Candidate Xiarhos was not a deciding factor in any of those attempts, although like his Police Chief, was likely present during the public hearings and votes as both a resident and town official. Rather than Steven Xiarhos, it was the citizens of Yarmouth, not the few officials, who decided the fate of the rides in question.

As for the claims and concerns regarding motorcycle emissions, we at the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association have stated publicly numerous times that we do not endorse nor condone poor behavior by motorcyclists and through our “When in Town, Throttle Down©” program, for over a decade have taken educational steps to work in collaboration with local officials around the Commonwealth with great success. Motorcyclists do, however, like to enjoy the scenery of our beautiful commonwealth among friends – motorcycling is a community experience as well as a means for commuting. And any group of vehicles will most certainly be louder than others.

This letter, however, also uses outdated statistics to imply that Motorcycles are a negative to the environment as well. Yet fails to cite that motorcycles are a significant minority on the roadways, representing less than 1% of roadway miles driven, while at the same time consuming about half as much fuel and contributing far fewer greenhouse gasses such as CO2.

Indeed, some studies about a decade or more old did note that Motorcycles can contribute other forms of hydrocarbon emissions which are cited in the letter. These extremes however are citations with limited exhausts and at a time when motorcycles were generally not equipped with Catalytic Converters – something that many newer motorcycles are indeed so equipped. But even so, and realizing that trading one set of benefits for detriments doesn’t make it right, considering the percentage of miles consumed and the advancements in motorcycle exhausts, not to mention improvements in all roadway vehicles toward higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions, including electric motorcycles from Zero, Harley-Davidson, and others, this is a problem that will work itself out in time and not something to be targeted toward political gain much less attack.

Our Massachusetts Motorcycle Association has little respect for those who hide behind anonymity and the illusion of majority, especially for the purposes of maligning an organization with a 45-year history of positive contribution to the Commonwealth, much less sullying the reputations of 16 of Cape Cod’s finest citizens, an individual who gave time to supporting veterans, and a candidate whose sole offense was to be present in a photo with that individual during an event celebrating the selflessness of Cape Cod’s fallen – an event attended by well over 1,000 motorcyclists.

Doc D’Errico
Chairman, Massachusetts Motorcycle Association

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GEORGE CHRISTIE CELEBRATES—One year exiled in Spain, while trying to shoot his long-awaited TV series, “Marked.” He’s beginning to look tough as he prepares to cut the cake for his one-year anniversary.

He’s still hanging in there, primarily due to the Chinese Covid, while his family is stuck in Ventura, CA. The series is based on his biker club book of the same name.

–Bandit

A TEASER FROM THE GANG AT LOWBROW– EMMI’S PASSION – FROM HER CHILDHOOD
Motorcycles have always been a big part of my life, even when I was too young to understand them. My dad, Jeremy Cupp of LC Fabrications, started tinkering with them as a hobby before I was born. Because this is a very expensive hobby he built his business LC Fabrications to help pay for it. By the time we were all old enough to think it was the coolest thing ever, he had already built a couple of show bikes and even won best in show at a few motorcycle shows. This is how I was introduced to the motorcycle industry.

As kids we helped out where we could to support the family business. My brother and sister still hang around a bit and help where they can, but it’s just not really their thing. This is not the case for me. In elementary school I was hanging around my Dad’s machine shop a lot. Just getting comfortable and learning the basics of motorcycles.

When I got to middle school, I started having “teen problems” as we all do and I kind of stopped showing up. It wasn’t until I got into high school that I decided to hang around again. Upset with myself that I had wasted all that time doing dumb teen stuff instead of learning to work with my hands (which is obviously way better), I made it my goal to learn as much as I could from then on out.

See the whole story about this build on the Lowbrow site.–Bandit

Indoor Winter IMS Tour Permanently Dropped in Favor of Outdoor Summer Event Series–

As COVID-19 and the broader ‘new reality’ challenging existing trade show and indoor expo events continues to reshape how specialty markets communicate with their consumers, news that the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS) series, as we have known it for past decades, is no more.

Instead, phoenix-like from the ashes, an interesting new concept is slated to arise as organizer UBM (United Business Media AKA Advanstar) takes the shows into the summer and outdoors in a reimagined format for the annual tour with IMS Outdoors.

The United States’ largest consumer motorcycle tour will return in summer 2021 “and be the most immersive powersports experience yet.”

“Attendees can also expect the remodeled tour to be more interactive than ever with an array of on-road and off-road demo opportunities for all ages and riding abilities, including the continuation of the successful ‘Discover the Ride’ program.

The reimagined tour, which has been five years in the making, comes at a perfect time as 2020 has seen off-road product sales soar.”

Dates and locations will be announced in December. As The shows traditionally held in various cities from November through February will not take place this year.
Planned dates will likely be between mid-May and October.

At this time, it is unclear as to whether the J&P Cycles sponsored Ultimate Builder custom competitions will continue (either as part of IMS or otherwise). We have seen indications both ways in third party channels, but UBM/Advanstar’s announcement press release didn’t mention the custom shows either way.

Also, it is unclear yet which of the major OE manufacturers will be backing the initiative – we certainly hope they will support this opportunity as their involvement will no doubt be critical to the viability of the concept. AMD Magazine certainly wishes the organizers well with the plan.

www.outdoors.motorcycleshows.com

–Posted by DealerWorld

1938 GALBUSERA 500CC V8 DISCOVERED– Don’t know about this bike, but it appears to be a flathead V-8 with 4 carbs. Photo came from Switzerland.

–El Waggs

NEW TO BIKERNET, THE VINTAGE MONKEY--Every Sunday from 11am – 6pm Vintage Monkey is open to the public

Drinks are available for purchase at the bar …including beer & wine,

enjoy shopping and exploring our historic exhibit

Cocktails and Curiosities! October 31st
Looking for something to do Saturday October 31st?

Celebrate the 2nd annual COCKTAILS & CURIOSITIES along with a variety of wonderful pop-up vendors! A bewitching evening to shop, sip, and be inspired with a beautiful array of drinks to purchase and stroll through the thoughtfully curated pagan curiosities.

Bring your friends or a date and make it an evening Saturday October 31, 2020 from 5pm-10pm

This event is being held inside the historic Vintage Monkey building in downtown Sacramento, California and is only $5 at the door.

There is PLENTY of room to social distance and come wearing your best face mask. Drinks are for purchase; shopping will be abundant and ambient music by the amazing DJ Duc Jones! Let us make it a beautiful evening!

Located at 400 N16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Hosted by The Altar Room

I TOLD YOU, WE LIVE IN THE BEST OF TIMES–
‘Today, we live some 100 times better than did our ancestors at the end of the 18th century’

The luxuries that we take for granted — abundant food on demand, clean running water, electricity, electronic communications and media, advanced medical care, inexpensive clothing, home and office heating, rapid transportation, universal basic education, free libraries, and dozens of other important advances — are linked to warming temperatures that have afforded enough surplus food to support educators, scientists, inventors, technicians, physicians, and the suppliers of so many of our modern conveniences.” …

“Global food production has exploded since 1970, due in part to a favorable climate. For the first time in human history, we live in an age during which it is not necessary for large numbers of human beings to go hungry.”

–CLIMATE DEPOT

AUSTRALIAN LEATHER ARTIST RETURNS TO THE CRAFT–So glad you still like that seat, Kerry and I checked photos of me making it and the finished seat. Man, that definitely was a labour of love and had a lot of fun doing it so glad to hear you still dig it.

–Glenn Priddle

CRUZ SPEEDKIT TOOL KIT FOR HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES–This ultra-compact tool kit is packed with functionality for Harley Davidson motorcycles. The kit includes wrenches to cover most common metric fasteners, 4-in-1 screwdriver, nut driver, torx bits, hex keys, pliers, 2-in-1 spark plug socket and tire gauge in a durable zipper pouch. The SpeedKit provides a major upgrade over OEM tool kits, and still fits in a relatively compact space. Lifetime Guarantee – no questions asked!

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We just installed one of these in a Bandit’s Dayroll for the Mudflap Girl FXR. We are writing a review as we go to press with the News.–Bandit

NEW GRIPS FOR MR. GREEN– So I bought these, just installed them. They are real wood. Love the look and very comfortable.

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–Barry G.

DRAG BIKE FOR SALE-– Own a piece of history. Bonnie Truett’s last double. Campaigned by Jack and Mike Romine. Fresh 110-inch engines, Hilborn injection, B&J transmission. Starting at 35k or offer or trade. Pm me if interested.

–Dan Rognsvoog
Drag Bike Trader

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY CAMPUS STILL ALIVE WITH ANXIOUS TO LEARN STUDENTS–
“Panic Attack” vs. “Anxiety Attack”: Which One Is Which?
That gut-wrenching feeling that creeps up as you read the news each morning, is it a “panic attack” or “anxiety attack”? Stop reading the news and read this instead, to learn the difference.

Ever been worried, apprehensive, or even panicky at times?

Yes? We thought so. We all have. Suddenly, you feel a knot in your throat, your heart starts pounding, you’re short of breath, shaky, drenched in sweat, and a bit dizzy.

Brace yourself. Your body’s fight-or-flight response is switched on and is quickly taking over. You are in survival mode.

We hope there are no imminent dangers or actual threats nearby: no tigers, no serial killers or zombies in sight—not that you know of, at least. Still, you feel under attack. And, in some ways, you are.

The word attack, first recorded around 1590–1600 and borrowed from the French word attacquer, means “to join battle.” It makes it quite clear: hostilities have begun. So, that was a panic attack. Right? Wait, or was it an anxiety attack?

Well, chances are high that you have just experienced one of the two. But, which was it?

Same … but different?
Plenty of people use either term to describe a sudden feeling of overwhelming fear and frantic agitation that—if this was not enough—come together with a wide array of physical symptoms.

Anxiety and panic attacks share more than a few traits and, truth be told, could feel the same, sometimes. Except they are not.

If you have ever had a panic attack, you will know the difference. If you haven’t, it could be hard to tell. Don’t feel bad, though. If you can’t tell which is which, you’re not alone. And if you have ever used those terms interchangeably, you’re not alone either. Let’s get to the root of it.

So, what does anxiety exactly mean?
The first known use of the word anxiety dates back to the 1500s. Ultimately, it comes from the Latin verb ango, which means “I torment, trouble, vex, or distress,” or even “I choke, strangle. I cause physical pain.” Well, what can we say, anxiety? Indeed, you do.

The term anxiety describes an unsettling and persistent state of inner turmoil that is normally associated with an event we perceive as challenging. Oftentimes, we hear people say they are anxious about a job interview, an exam they are studying for, or a meeting they are invited to speak at.

The uneasiness of mind and distress that stem from the anticipation of the dreaded event—whatever it is—tends to build up over time. Until it gets out of hand and anxiety goes straight through the roof. And there you have it. A full-blown anxiety attack.

It isn’t all bad though. Let us put in a good word for it. At its core level, anxiety is actually a natural and potentially life-saving reaction to danger. It’s the response of your fight-or-flight system, a clever built-in mechanism designed to keep you safe and alive.

What does panic mean, then?
The word panic takes things up a notch or two. It refers to a feeling of pure terror, with or without an obvious trigger, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior and can often spread quickly through a group of people or animals.

Sure enough, the adjective widespread and the noun panic get on pretty well. First evidenced in 1595–1605 and meaning “pertaining to Pan,” panic owes its name to the half-goat, half-man Greek god, Pan.

God of shepherds, rocky hills, and pastures, Pan was believed to spend his days wandering peacefully through the woods, while playing a pipe and unsuccessfully courting amiable nymphs. He was also thought to have a terrifying voice. If accidentally awakened from his noontime nap he would let out such a loud scream that would inspire irrational and contagious fear in others, herds, and crowds. (Who likes to be abruptly disturbed in their sleep, anyway? We hear you, Pan.)

A panic attack would catch you off guard in the middle of nothing or in a crowded place with no apparent reason, set off by something you can’t quite put your finger on. When we say we panic about something, what we probably mean is that we feel extremely anxious about it. Nothing wrong with that. We are in such distress that it feels like panic but, strictly speaking, it’s most likely not.

On a side note, we also use panic to describe an economic or financial disaster and, although the idea of it could trigger an attack, that’s a whole other story.

–from Dictionary.com

SAM’S PICKS PART 1— I so much enjoyed reading part #1 about your life in the Cantina. I find it fascinating and am looking forward to reading the second part.

–Ann Robinson

THIS JUST IN FROM THE HOME OF THE MAGNIFICENT ARCH–Simple. Elegant. Efficient. Design Redefined

The ARCH Motorcycle design and engineering philosophy encapsulated in three words. Our design process is unique in the application of innovative engineering solutions to deliver an unrivalled ride. A quest for clean, simple solutions that maximize the performance potential of the motorcycle results in engineered elegance such as the direct mount shock absorber on the KRGT-1 – removing the need for a linkage and therefore deleting unnecessary components and weight.

The perfection of the ARCH BST carbon wheels works to reduce unsprung mass and improve handling dynamics. Every single aspect of the motorcycle form and function is carefully considered – from how it will cruise, turn and accelerate through to the breathtaking profile and stance at any angle when parked. Every single element of the finished motorcycle speaks to the ARCH philosophy to deliver the ultimate performance cruiser experience.

RISPOLI CHARGES TO AFT PRODUCTION TWINS CHAMPIONSHIP ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R–
Latus Motors Racing Rider Clinches Flat Track Title at Daytona Speedway

Latus Motors Racing rider James “The Rocket” Rispoli clinched the 2020 American Flat Track (AFT) Production Twins championship with a fourth-place finish aboard a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle at the Progressive AFT Finale at the Daytona International Speedway Short Track in Daytona Beach, Fla. With one race left in the season Rispoli has 300 points and an insurmountable lead over the rest of the AFT Production Twins field.

“I’m so fired up! Thank you to my HogSpoli Nation out there,” an exuberant said Rispoli after receiving the #1 championship number plate following the race. “Tonight, I thought we had a shot at the win, but these guys were riding so good. To be honest, I didn’t want to throw it away. Tomorrow we’ll come back and go for the win, and then we’ll let the celebrations begin.”

The championship is the first for a rider competing on the Harley-Davidson XG750R, a motorcycle built for competition and powered by the liquid-cooled, fuel-injected and race-tuned Harley-Davidson® Revolution X™ V-Twin based on the production engine originally designed for the Harley-Davidson Street 750 motorcycle.

After finishing in second place in the first three races of the season, Rispoli won for the first time on the Indy Mile in August and has won six more races, including a mid-season string of five in a row – Springfield Mile II, Williams Grove I and II, Dallas Half Mile I and II – that powered the number 43 Harley-Davidson bike into first place in the class standings. Rispoli scored his seventh win at the Atlanta Short Track II race on Oct. 3.

The 29-year-old racer from Londonderry, N.H., began racing AMA flat track in 2008 and finished second in the GNC2 class in 2009. Rispoli then turned his attention full-time to motorcycle road racing, winning AMA SuperSport national championships in 2010 and 2011, and raced in the British Supersport series from 2014 to 2018. In 2019 Rispoli returned to AFT competition, placing sixth in AFT Production Twins with four podium finishes.

For the 2020 season Rispoli joined the Latus Motors Racing team, founded by George Latus, owner of the Team Latus Motors Harley-Davidson dealership in Gladstone, Oregon. In the mid-2000s, Latus Motors garnered race wins and top-three championship finishes while serving as the title sponsor for the 2000 Grand National Champion Joe Kopp, who is now the manager of Latus Motors Racing.

“I was involved in flat track for a lot of years, and we kind of put a hold on things for a couple of years, but we saw the direction American Flat Track was going, and it’s moving forward in a very positive way,” said Latus. “We were looking to get back into it and recognized the potential of the Harley-Davidson XG750R and the Production Twins class as the perfect way to do that.”

The AFT season concludes Oct. 17 with AFT Singles, AFT Production Twins and AFT SuperTwins racing again at the Daytona International Speedway Short Track.

U.S.-MEXICO BORDER WALL REPORT– 360 Miles and Counting

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has made substantial headway on construction of the border wall—at a pace of nearly two miles a day. By the end of 2020, the Trump administration expects to meet and exceed its goal of 450 miles.

And despite what critics say, this is an entirely new wall system, replacing either dilapidated or ineffective wall or wall where nothing existed before. The wall is as high as 30 feet, complete with anti-climb features. The wall works.

FIVE tips to stay organized in the garage–

The thrill of making progress assembling your DIY project can quickly be overshadowed by the frustration of a missing part or piece of hardware that you’re pretty sure you set down right there. Despite how confident we all are in our memory and ability to stay organized and remember exactly where each piece went, a little preparation and awareness goes a long way. Here are five tips for how to stay on top of your game:

Get small trays for small parts (and bigger trays for big parts)
trays to organize car parts
I don’t remember where these small plastic trays came from, but they live on top of my workbench now, making organization of bolts and small parts easy. Kyle Smith
If your project isn’t going to be apart long, use a handful of small trays to organize bolts and hardware. Muffin tins are great for this, and you can label each grouping of hardware directly on the tin with a permanent marker. I also keep these stacking plastic trays on my workbench and I can number the order in which the hardware or small parts came off the car and assemble in reverse order to ensure I am doing things in the correct order. I say to do this only if the project won’t be apart long because if you just have random tray and dishes of hardware on your workbench, it is only time before they get knocked and scattered across your floor. In my shop they seem to always make it under something immovable.

Grab your camera
This is one piece of advice that has been relayed to me 100 times, and I have recommended it to others just as often, yet I still catch myself not actually doing it. So, do as I say and not as I do, because taking pictures during disassembly can—and will—save you from massive headaches. Sure, there are times where you end up not needing the references upon reassembly. When you do, though, those jpeg files feel like they’ve been downloaded from the heavens rather than your digital camera.

Tape is your friend
tape flag to ID parts
I probably would remember to reconnect the oil pressure gauge connection, but this guarantees it. Kyle Smith
wires labeled with tape flag
Tape flags work perfect for wires as well. Kyle Smith

The term “tag and bag” is great, but what about items that cannot be bagged? Grab some tape, write the info you will need to remember for reassembly, and then slap it on your part. For greasy bits where tape doesn’t stick, make yourself a few quick and easy “toe tags” by attaching a flag to a piece of wire or string, writing the info you need on it, and then tying the wire or string to the part.

Keep it all in one spot
workbench to organize parts
All the parts from the engine removal of the Austin Healey are all on this workbench. The fact I can roll it next to the car is an extra luxury. Kyle Smith
Typically, I try to only have two big projects going at once, and that is why I own two workbenches. The concept is simple: keep everything related to a project on its assigned bench. Be disciplined about this one. I run little risk of cross pollinating the Austin Healey water pump with the Corvair parts bin, but fasteners, heat shields, and a multitude of small parts might not be immediately recognizable as belonging to one car or the other if I have been away from the project for a week or two. I know everything on one workbench should be parts for project A, and everything on the other is parts for project B. If you don’t have much worktop space, a folding table is a wise investment to keep parts in one place and off the floor.

Work clean, stay clean
clean workbench
This is how I strive to keep my workbenches and spaces. It ensures that my projects don’t get muddled. Kyle Smith
The last few points have been all about general organization, but a good foundation of success for any project is a clean and ready environment in which to do the job. If you are having to shuffle spare parts and other dirty pieces out of your way as you are trying to work, it’s less likely to end well. Get your space cleaned up before diving into the task at hand and remember to keep tidy as you go. That means having a few rags or towels on hand, as well as floor-dry or trays to contain spills and greasy parts.

These five tips will get you started, but over time you’ll develop your own system. If you’re a seasoned wrench and have some helpful tips for the Hagerty Community, we’d love to hear about them below. There is always room for fine-tuning and improvement.

–Kyle Smith, Hagerty Media

LIFE IS INCREDIBLE—I’m trying to make a list of crates, if I’m ordered pack up my shop and move it to Deadwood. It’s one of those daunting tasks. I love this building, but not LA or California anymore. Got to get outta Dodge.

But when I got close to the bike, I liked what I built and didn’t want to tear it down. The rear tire kept going flat and I needed a new battery. One more item. I needed something to ride in LA, since I hauled my 2014 Indian to Deadwood. I rolled up my sleeve and went to work removing the wheel and having a tube installed.

Then I moved onto the 1928 Shovelhead. I charged the battery, checked the fluids and she started running like a Champ. Frankie took it for a ride two days ago. Then I moved onto the flatside tank Crazy Horse. The lithium battery was shot. I found a 120 cranking amp lead-acid battery to take its place, fixed a few odds and ends and it fired up.

I’m going to try some Lucas fuel stabilizer or tune-up in a bottle in some of these bikes. Finally, I moved onto my dicey ’46 Knuckle. I checked the fuel and started to kick her. It has another Morris Magneto. We shipped Dr. Hamster’s mag to Jason Mook at Deadwood Custom Cycles in Deadwood to have the batteries recharged and maybe replace the condenser. We started to look at automatic advance distributors and batteries.

Mike Stevenson discovered a reproduced product on J&P and I popped for one as a test. I was a big fan of mags for a decade, although I did have issues. After dealing with the Doctor’s for almost two years, I’m beginning to lose my flare for them.

Here’s a question. Someone recently told me of a electronic plate to replace the points. I haven’t found it yet. Let me know if you are aware of a manufacturer.

Okay, stay calm. We’ve only got a few weeks before the election. Can’t wait.

Ride fast and free forever!

–Bandit

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World’s Rarest Motorcycle – Price $35 Million – The Cosmic Harley Davidson – 10th Anniversary

The Cosmic Harley launched at $1 million sold in 2012 for $3 million and paved the way for the creation by others of multi-million dollar motorcycles.

MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, October 21, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Cosmic Starship Harley Davidson Motorcycle is officially 10 Years old today and is currently priced at $35 million. It premiered at a Red Carpet Gala event at Bartels In Marina del Rey, California, in 2010, and was filmed by the world press. As reported in the DuPont Registry , Shelby 50th Anniversary Edition, the Million Dollar Harley sold in 2012 for just over $3 million.

Bill Bartel of Bartel’s, the main California Harley Davidson Dealership, said, “Harley Davidson has been in business since 1903, and this Cosmic Harley, launched just 10 years ago, is the most famous motorcycle ever created. The Red-Carpet Gala Event hosted here rivaled most all movie premieres in California, as artist Jack Armstrong landed from the sky in spectacular style, amid lights and sound, astride the Motorcycle and Lorenzo Lamas rode it along the red carpet into the showroom. The event was, by any measure, an extraordinary feat”

Spokesman for Star Global International Inc., Iain Hammer, said, “This $1/2 Million spectacular launch was the brainchild of CEO Robert Star who conceived the idea to promote this exceptional artist to a new generation of art lovers, much in the same way as the artist’s friend, Andy Warhol, promoted himself with his Campbell’s soup can. Warhol called the artist ‘The Last Wizard of Art’. Jack Armstrong used several layers of paint plus 37 coats of clear and took 6 months to finish the project. The Cosmic Harley just completed a 2-year digital retrospective in New York’s, Times Square and is still being published in luxury magazines such as Life of Luxury and You’ve Arrived along with other major media outlets worldwide.

Jack Armstrong’s Cosmic art is driven by a mystical force that emanated from ‘The Black Star Sapphire of Queensland’. He had seen this gemstone, as a child, in the Smithsonian Museum and was hypnotized by it. He purchased the gemstone some 45 years later and it is estimated to be worth $100 million. The gemstone directed him to create a specific number of paintings in a very specific manner. Each of his 100 paintings is deliberately constructed with the lines, figures and movements, creating the appearance of an accidental, non-compositional technique. Embedded in the colorful and multi-layered acrylic paint, are mysterious messages and words strategically placed to deliver the cosmic energy of the painting to the viewer.

Armstrong, known as the rebel artist, eschewed the top galleries, dealers and auction houses because of their bad practices and set out to self-promote with his unique art form he calls ‘Comic Extensionalism’ abbreviated to ‘Cosmic X’. Armstrong’s 100 only unique, colorful and multilayered canvases are expected to rival the price of Basquiat’s $110 million, achieved at auction in 2017 and possibly become the most sought after and highly valued artist in history. Indeed, Alice Walton the Walmart billionaire is listed amongst collectors of his art and has 2 of his paintings in her private collection.

A movie about the life of this illustrious artist, who by chance is related to Neil Armstrong the first man to walk on the moon, staring Damian Chapa as Armstrong and Eric Roberts as Andy Warhol will be released soon. He has 3 Wikipedia entries and several hundreds of media references that reach every corner of the earth. Any researcher, a mere decade after the famous Cosmic Starship launch, must surely conclude that Armstrong’s Cosmic Harley together with his extremely limited 100 Cosmic paintings are guaranteed to rise in value and make an important and courageous statement in the annals of art history.”

You can always remake the money but you can never remake the art.”
— William Acquavella -Veteran NYC Art Dealer

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Harley-Davidson Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 of its electric LiveWire motorcycles because they “may unexpectedly shut down and not restart.”

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has recalled “certain” 2020 LiveWire electric motorcycles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall, which began on Monday, Oct. 19, has been issued due to reports of some LiveWire motorcycles having powertrains that “unexpectedly shut down and not restart” as a result of a “software issue in the Onboard Charging (OBC) system,” the NHTSA states.

“An unexpected loss of propulsion without the ability to restart may increase the risk of a crash,” the NHTSA further explains in its published recall.

“In the interest of customers’ safety and satisfaction, Harley-Davidson announced a voluntary safety recall involving certain model year 2020 LiveWire motorcycles, which will require a software update,” a Harley-Davidson spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business via email. “This update will be performed at no cost to customers.”

The recall impacts bikes produced between September 23, 2019, and March 16, 2020.

“Customer notifications will begin on or about the week of Oct. 22,” Harley-Davidson’s spokesperson added. “Customers with these motorcycles should contact an authorized Harley-Davidson LiveWire dealer to schedule an appointment to have updated software installed.”

Owners of Harley-Davidson’s 2020 LiveWire (ELW) models can also contact the NHTSA by phone through its toll-free safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236. For anyone who may have impaired hearing, the NHTSA can be contacted through the federal agency’s dedicated TeleTYpe phone number: 1-800-424-9153.

Alternatively, the agency said owners of the recalled Harley-Davidson vehicle can contact representatives at the NHTSA online if they visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycles have been assigned an NHTSA campaign number, which is 20V624000.

It is estimated that some 1,012 bikes have been affected by the recall.

A redacted notification letter that will be issued to 2020 LiveWire (ELW) owners is available for viewing on the NHTSA’s website.

Harley-Davidson stock was flat on the news, however, the company has seen its stock struggle in 2020. It is down more than 21% year to date.

by Elena Gorgan from https://www.autoevolution.com

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But who said you can’t have a vehicle that does both, and it’s electric, to boot?

Volcon is a startup from Texas, U.S., that plans to take the industry of offroad powersports vehicles by storm with a string of offers that will deliver versatility, functionality and the fun factor, while also being mindful of the environment. The first in that string of offers is an all-terrain motorcycle called the Grunt.

Volcon is run by Andrew Leisner, former senior VP and managing director of the Bonnier Motorcycle Group and Motorcycle Industry Council board member, and he tells Ride Apart the idea for the company came from Tesla. Who said electrification should only apply to passenger vehicles?

Thanks to companies like Tesla, the electrification of the powersports industry is no longer a question of if, but when, and Volcon is positioning itself to play a substantial role in this rapidly changing environment,” Leisner explains.

“Having grown up riding with my father and continuing that tradition on motorcycles and UTVs with my daughters, I am excited to help lead the evolution of the powersports industry with electric vehicles that enhance the outdoor experience while reducing our environmental footprint for future generations,” Leisner adds.

The Grunt is the first Volcon vehicle that will come to market, in the spring of 2021. Sure, the name is a bit silly, especially if you consider it’s attached to a vehicle that’s all-electric and, as such, nearly silent. But the idea behind Grunt is to offer an all-terrain motorcycle that works just as well for offroading for fun, as it does for other leisure activities and actual farm work.

Powered by a mid-drive electric motor that delivers up to 50 hp and 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) of torque to the rear wheel via single-speed chain drive, Grunt is able to top speeds of 60 mph (96.5 kph), which it can reach from a standing start in about six seconds, according to the company. Range is a solid 100 miles (161 km) but it can be extended by bringing on a spare battery, since it’s swappable. Topping up the battery can be done using any household outlet in as little as two hours.

Exact specs of the Grunt have not been revealed just yet, but photos made available show a motorcycle that uses standard suspension and sits on massive tires that will cushion almost any bump even either way. Ground clearance is of 12 inches (30.4 cm). Three riding modes will be available, making this fat-tire motorcycle a good choice for both beginners and experienced riders.

Grunt also stands out for a clean, almost minimalist design, though the goal with the design was functionality. Whether you’re getting yourself one to haul hales of bay or to hit the trail, you will get the job done. As with any other electric vehicle, you will be able to do so with minimal maintenance costs.

Speaking of getting the job done, Volcon says Grunt is IP67 rated and fully waterproof, which means you will never have to worry about stalling in a water course. In fact, you can fully submerge it and it will still run without issue. It will probably not float, though, like the similar-looking but lower-specced, cheaper and non-electric Russian Tarus does.

Pricing for Grunt starts at $5,995 and some customization options will be offered, thought Volcon is yet to detail them. Once this all-terrain motorcycle is out, Volcon will follow it up with the two-seat Stag and the four-seat Beast, both of which will have the same dual functionality and be ready for work or fun at a drop of a hat.