With GOVX, riders can save 15% on Sawicki Speed exhausts and accessories Denver, NC – November 10, 2023 – Sawicki Speed, the leading manufacturer of performance exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles, is proud to announce a new discount program for US Military Veterans. “At Sawicki Speed, we are honored to provide US Military Veterans discounts on our motorcycle products,” said Chris Clark, President of Sawicki Speed. “We are proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of our veterans and show our appreciation for their commitment to our country.” Sawicki Speed has partnered with GOVX to offer a 15% discount on all products for US Military Veterans. This discount is available to all active duty, retired, and veteran members of the US Armed Forces, as well as first responders and educators. Qualified individuals can create a GOVX account if they don’t already have one, and will be prompted to sign into their GOVX account during checkout to activate their discount. Sawicki Speed is committed to providing the highest quality motorcycle exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles. Their products are designed to provide maximum performance and sound, while also being easy to install. “We are passionate about providing the best motorcycle exhaust systems on the market and proudly pay it forward to those who truly have our backs,” said Dumptruck Stroupe, Sawicki Speed Brand Manager and U.S. Navy Veteran. “Our Military Veterans Discount Program is available 365 days a year and is the least we can do when showing our appreciation for those who have served.” Sawicki Speed is encouraging their veteran customers to share their stories and photos of their motorcycles on social media using the hashtag #SawickiSpeed and #loudertogether. Follow Sawicki on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. For more information and to start shopping for Sawicki exhausts, accessories and merch, please visit their website at www.sawickispeed.com. To learn more about GOVX or to sign up for an account, visit www.govx.com. About Sawicki Speed: Sawicki Speed has been setting the standard for 2-1 stainless steel exhaust since 2011. Based in Denver, NC, Sawicki produces performance-oriented aftermarket exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles. Their mandrel-bent and TIG welded exhausts are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, giving riders the performance they want for the life of the pipe. Learn more at www.sawickispeed.com. * * * * Get your news and reviews on aftermarket and custom products at Bikernet.com by subscribing to our free weekly newsletter. Click & go!

Jelly Roll, who won the new artist of the year award at the 2023 CMA Awards this week, is coming to the Buffalo Chip on Aug. 6, 2024. The Buffalo Chip announced Thursday that Jelly Roll will be part of the concert lineup during the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Jelly Roll is the number one most requested artist the public has asked for, according to the Buffalo Chip announcement.

Through 5 p.m. MST Nov. 15, fans can purchase a multi-day package that includes the Aug. 6 Jelly Roll concert for 50% off. Go to  buffalochip.com  for tickets and information.

New artist of the year was one of five awards Jelly Roll was nominated for at the CMA Awards. He also received nominations for single of the year and music video of the year for “Need a Favor,” male vocalist of the year and musical event of the year.

Refer details by clicking here.

* * * *

Grab your news by the….free weekly newsletter, click here.

Hey,

The motorcycle industry has a problem, but it also has the solution—if the family sticks together. We are under attack, but we also have a family of supporters lead by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, which is now joined by NCOM, NCOCs, and the new IMA. Hell, maybe SEMA will step up.

I could give a tiny bit of credit to the Bikernet team, but you can help by joining the MRF or the IMA family quick. Just join and get your family of riders to join so we can help these guys do the tough work in Washington and in your state legislatures.

Let’s hit the news and you will learn more….Never give up and never give in.

Ride free or die trying, goddammit!
–Bandit

Click Here to read this week’s news only on Bikernet.com

* * * *

Hey,

The motorcycle industry has a problem, but it also has the solution—if the family sticks together. We are under attack, but we also have a family of supporters lead by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, which is now joined by NCOM, NCOCs, and the new IMA. Hell, maybe SEMA will step up.

I could give a tiny bit of credit to the Bikernet team, but you can help by joining the MRF or the IMA family quick. Just join and get your family of riders to join so we can help these guys do the tough work in Washington and in your state legislatures.

Let’s hit the news and you will learn more:

The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.

BREAKING SEMA NEWS— U.S. House Subcommittee Passes REPAIR Act
Encourage your lawmakers to support the REPAIR Act:

The U.S. House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce passed H.R. 906, the REPAIR Act (Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair).

The SEMA-supported REPAIR Act is critical to protecting our ability to choose where our vehicles are serviced and do the work ourselves. The bill can now be considered by the Energy & Commerce Committee. SEMA is advocating for the committee to expand the REPAIR Act to protect our right to modify, and we need your help!

The REPAIR Act is a bipartisan bill that would ensure aftermarket parts businesses have access to the information and tools needed to produce and install parts that are used to maintain the cars, trucks, and SUVs we love. SEMA supports expanding the legislation to protect our right to modify. We are seeking changes to the bill to:

• Prevent vehicle manufacturers from employing any technological, legal, or cryptographic barriers that impede the ability of an aftermarket parts manufacturer or a vehicle repair facility to produce or install aftermarket parts and software that are custom or modify a vehicle.

• Amend the bill’s Cybersecurity provision to ensure that motor vehicle owners and their designees have access to cryptographic or technologically protected vehicle-generated data and safety-critical vehicle systems.

• Amend how the bill defines the term “critical repair information and tools” to include Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibrations necessary to return a vehicle to operational specifications.

As automotive technology continues to evolve, automotive enthusiasts and aftermarket businesses need access to the tools and information needed to modify and repair vehicles. SEMA is committed to protecting your right to these basic freedoms, but we need your help NOW!

Don’t wait—ask your U.S. Representative to protect the right to modify and repair vehicles now.

Use the SEMA website for an overview and lawmaker contact.

NEW ISSUE OF FULL THROTTLE—On Line Now!

NEW MAGAZINE IS NOW ONLINE

NOVEMBER 2023

FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE

SERIES REVIEW OF THE WEEK—Shogun (February 2024) TV Series

Shogun is an upcoming American epic television series. It is based on the 1975 novel of the same name written by James Clavell. Shogun is announced to premiere on Hulu and FX. The novel was previously adapted into a 1980 television miniseries.

From Fox:
“Set in the 17th Century, the story is told from the perspective of British hero John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga’s struggle to reach the top of the ruling chain, or Shogun.”

Shogun will follow ‘a collision of two ambitious men from different worlds and a mysterious female Samurai.’ Protagonist named John Blackthorne, is a risk-taking English sailor who ends up shipwrecked in Japan. Back then, Japan was a land whose unfamiliar culture ultimately redefines John. Another character named Lord Toranaga is a shrewd, powerful Daimyo (rank of ‘Lord’ in feudal Japan). Toranaga is at odds with his own dangerous, political rivals. Then there is Lady Mariko, a woman with invaluable skills but dishonorable family ties, who must prove her value and allegiance.

Principal photography for this TV series began on September 22, 2021, in Vancouver (Canada), and lasted until June 30, 2022, a full two months over the expected timeframe. The 10-episode limited series is produced by FX Productions.

Check out the official trailer released last weekend.
https://youtu.be/yAN5uspO_hk?si=9U02owZCV8lH4tmP

Source: https://www.TaiJutsu.art/

–Wayfarer
Media Investigator
Bikernet.com™

NEW FROM NASH MOTORCYCLES–
Introducing the Nash Co. belt, the newest addition to our line of dependable US made leather belts. Stamped with our “Nash Co.” logo and handcrafted from 100% full grain, thick 8 -10oz leather. Outfitted with brass or nickel hardware / buckle and your choice of brown, black, or natural leather.

Belts come slotted for traditional frame & prong style belt buckle or can be outfitted with your favorite plate style buckle too!

ALL U.S.A. MADE AND MATERIALS

BUFFALO CHIP ANNOUNCEMENT COMING–First 2024 Sturgis Rally Band Announcement Coming

(And it’s a Biggie)

Hang on. I’m waiting by the phone to get the news. I have it, and it will be posted momentarily on the Bikernet Blog.

NEW FROM FEULING—No more head breathers.

We are still digging into our 121 CVO VVT. This week we tackled the new breather system, and with the cylinder heads removed we got an up close look at the new pistons and more!
.
Check out our latest video and more on the FEULING YouTube Channel. Be sure to Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss out!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE MRF–PURPOSE BUILT

During the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Meeting of the Minds this September several times I highlighted our partnerships with others motorcycling organizations and entities with an interest in motorcyclists’ rights and in protecting our way of life. It has taken years of good work by many to get to this point of having for the most part a united front, this has been an oft stated goal of the MRF since 2006.

It was over the top encouraging to see the room full of State Motorcyclists Rights Organizations (SMRO’s) who have strongly supported the MRF since the beginning and throughout our 39+ years in existence. Also in attendance were multiple Sustaining motorcycle clubs’ members representing themselves along with various Coalitions, Confederations, Alliances etc. that have significantly grown in involvement and influence in their legislative work with the MRF.

When tallying organizations’, we saw leadership from the National Council of Clubs (NCOC), the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), the National Council of Independent Riders (COIR), the Motorcycling Profiling Project (MPP), the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA), and the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA).

Importantly, we had two Founders of the newly formed Independent Motorcycle Aftermarket Network (IMA) participate in an epic general session informational panel about the very real risks to our lifestyle. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has recently agreed to formally partner with the IMA and serve as their lobbying arm, their issues are our issues, so this is a great opportunity to involve another important segment in our community as we battle for our very existence.

When we look at the MRF’s 2024 Federal Legislative agenda you’ll see we are taking on the 40-year-old definition of a motorcycle, having an accessible fuel supply that our motorcycle engines require, preserving the choice of internal combustion engines, the Right to Repair and Right to Modify our motorcycles, the profiling of motorcyclists’, the genuine concern that Autonomous vehicles are a hazard to motorcyclists’, and establishing the Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC) that serves to educate federal organizations that oversee roadway design and related issues that affect motorcyclists’.

Plus, add the menacing impending additional EPA regulations, the California Air Resources Board draconian measures spreading to many other states.

Hang on for the end of life directives that the European motorcyclists rights organizations are fighting and that we in the United States have already been exposed in a program called “Cash for Clunkers”, fines being imposed on motorcycle parts manufacturers and those who install them.

Watch out for original equipment motorcycle manufacturers and their dealers no longer offering performance upgrades out of fear of suppression, the ramping up of fines, and negative publicity for their shareholders.

So, when I utter the words, this movement is now purpose built I mean it. It is going to take every single one of the groups and organizations mentioned above working closely together to survive the battle we’re in.

During the Meeting of the Minds, I repeated a quote from our Keynote speaker several times because it was so perfect. It came from the New Hampshire Speaker of the House, Sherman Packard.

Sherm said “We have to stay strong and united at this point in our history or we’ll have no future history.” Read this a few times, let it sink in, own it.

We must all dedicate ourselves and every organization we represent to remaining strong and united with the goal to keeping us free!

–Kirk Willard
President of the MRF

NEWS FROM THE FRONT–Hey

I am really Surprised how pro-Palestine the Universities and big cities are in the USA

Well did my fourth Rhodes visit last week

If I ever return to the US it will be in 2025, my 70th BD celebration.

I read your news every week. Love your stories from SD !!!

THE OLD SWEDE living on memories.

–The Sheriff
Sheriff World Wide Media Group
Sweden

“Yep, many of our colleges are anti-American.”–Bandit

Ronald Stein is an engineer, senior policy advisor on energy literacy for the Heartland Institute and CFACT, and co-author of the Pulitzer Prize nominated book “Clean Energy Exploitations.”

Historically, California has been successfully reducing in-state oil production over the decades and has increased crude oil imports from foreign countries from 5 percent in 1992 to more than 75 percent today to meet the California consumption demand.

California has more than 140 airports with huge fuel demands of more than 13 billion gallons of aviation fuel per year that includes these major airports:

9 International airports
41 Military airports

In addition, California has three of the largest shipping ports in America, with #1 Los Angeles. #2 Long Beach, and #7 Oakland. Ships arriving and departing from the shipping ports up and down the coast from San Diego to San Francisco require massive amounts of lower grade bunker fuels.

While California is pursuing the elimination of crude oil production, China has no intentions of abandoning its economic, military, or strategic ambitions – all of which rely on crude oil. Asia is the region with the greatest number of future petroleum refineries. As of 2021, there were 88 new facilities in planning or under construction in Asia.

The California Air Quality Management District (AQMD) policies have the potential to further reduce in-state refinery capacity, so the State can be more dependent on Asia for the fuels and petrochemical demands of the State.

Shockingly, Newsom has yet to inform the citizens of the State, and the citizens of America, as to how he expects the States’ airports, military, and shipping ports to continue operating without the fuels for planes and ships.

Read the whole tamale at WattsUpWithThat.com

I know this book has been out for a while but first chance I had to sit down and read it through.

You had sent along a copy of Salt Flat Motorcycle as a prize for the 100 word thing, Thank you.

I found it to be very good and in some-way put me, the reader, into the process. It condensed what I am sure was a very hectic and nerve wracking ordeal into a clear concise chronicle of what it took to get to the flats with that monster motorcycle.

What an adventure. Hats off to your crew and all those who helped and especially Valerie for her piloting skills.

Fun read!

–Rhys
Florida

“Thanks much,”–Bandit

[page break]

–Bandit

VETERANS DAY ACTION FROM NASH MOTORCYCLES— VETERANS DAY WEEKEND SALE !

STARTS FRIDAY, VETERANS DAY!

ALL HANDLEBARS – THE NASH CHOPPER AXES – LIGHTS OUT HAMMERS

BUY NOW

I read a recent report on the lack of Statin benefits and the proven impacts on cognitive functions, which lead to dementia.

I’m involved in my own clinical study. Add vitamin B-3 and D to my daily vitamins, exercise more and eat the following foods. Without Statins, I will check my Cholesterol levels in three months.

Avocado
Garlic
Almonds
Dark Chocolate
Apples
Walnuts
Oats and Oatmeal
Lentils
Nuts
Oily Fish
Salmon Legumes
Soy beans
Fruit
Olive Oil
Whole Grain
Eggs
Vegetables
Barley
Green Tea
Spinach

THE SHERIFF’S BLAST FROM THE PAST–

First photo Tom and Carol Fairbairn
He owned Bill Industries INVADER in SFV
Also started Zodiac in San Diego
He just turned 90!!!
I bought my first wheels from him October 1974…
My oldest friend in USA but you are close, Bandit

–Sheriff
Sheriff Media Group

QUOTE OF THE WEEK—

~ the Abbott in movie “Jackie Chan: Kung Fu Master” (2009)

–Wayfarer
Movie Reviewer
Bikernet.com™

BIKERNET BLOG COMMENT–

https://blog.bikernet.com/rhode-island-re-opens-comment-period-for-ice-ban/

Banning I.C. vehicles is really not the answer. I wonder how many people realize just how environmentally dirty current electric vehicles really are.

They may appear to be clean but the damage done by mining for lithium and the process of making batteries does more damage to the environment than the use of I.C, vehicles.

Until there is a true alternative to them, I think legislating them out of existence is a foolish move and is only politically motivated and pushed by those that want to make a profit from mining of lithium and the manufacture of batteries, just as ethanol fuel was pushed by the farming states/communities and later found that it did not help the environment and only created more problems

–Herbert King

BMW OF THE WEEK—1951, R51.

–Sam Burns
Feature Bike Editor
Bikernet.com

LE PERA SEAT OF THE WEEK—Tail Whip Basket weave for ’06-’17 Dynas

Taking the Kickflip one step further

If it’s more comfort for the passenger or just another platform to let your adventurous side explore, the whipped-up tail of the TailWhip will give you what you are looking for!

Available in Basket Weave, Double Diamond Stitch, Pleated Stitch, or anything your imagination comes up with

Driver Area 10.75″ Wide with 6″ of Back Support, Passenger Area 7″ Wide

Molded Marathon Foam

BikerTec Custom Cover

Highly detailed powder-coated steel carpeted base

Specs
Driver Seating:
10.75″ Wide
Passenger Seating:
7″ Wide

MSRP:
$548.00

Part Number:
LK-581BW [’06-’17] Dyna

NEWS FROM THE PRISM GANG–My Garage report with Brad Richards

The latest episode of My Garage was filmed in the desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico where we caught up with VP of Design and Creative Director of Motorcycles at Harley-Davidson, Brad Richards.

Brad’s garage doubles as his home office and houses a collection of bikes that span the generations of H-D.

It was fascinating listening to his thoughts on design and style while learning about his journey to get to where he is today. We hope you enjoy this episode.

GIFT NOTION FROM BRING A TRAILER–The BaT Limited Edition Chevy K10 Tow Rig and Trailer Combo is Here!

Last year’s die-cast BaT Ramp Truck model generated a ton of enthusiasm and sold out fast! This year, we’re upping the ante with our second limited-run, branded model truck—this time a 1972 Chevy K10 tow rig, complete with trailer (naturally).

This 1:18 scale workhorse is finished in orange and white two-tone and features a functional hitch ball, chrome wheels with off-road tires, and custom Bring a Trailer graphics. Removable trailer ramps keep your tiny race cars from bottoming out on the bookshelf.

Each truck is individually numbered, and supplies are limited—so order yours from our Gear Store before they’re gone!

www.BringaTrailer.com

MOVIE REVIEW: A movie about Jackie Chan that does not star Jackie Chan

“Jackie Chan: Kung Fu Master” (2009) — the Chinese title was actually “Looking for Jackie Chan” but rely on Western marketing gurus to ruin the good name of the movie as well as the well-known actor.

Yes, it does not star Jackie Chan at all. He is there in a brief guest appearance.

A 16-year-old kid in Indonesia admires Jackie Chan but cannot gain respect of his classmates due to poor grades in Chinese. He travels to Beijing to meet his idol and become his disciple, so that he can learn to beat-up his classmates. Will the arrogant, rude & ungrateful teenager learn anything?

He encounters three ladies who offer him three diverse lessons & experiences. Finally, the fourth lady is his grandma who manages to teach him something, though, via Jackie Chan. A very ideal movie for young kids & teenagers in all cultures. Timeless in its wisdom.

I don’t think people have watched the entire movie before giving it a poor rating on IMDB. They just saw it didn’t actually star Jackie Chan and decided to rate it badly.

Links:
Kung Fu Master: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478291/

Gorgeous: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0184526/

—Wayfarer
Official Movie Review Specialists
Bikernet.com

BIKERNENT 100-WORD FICTION CONTEST REPORT– October 2023

We are into the 7th month of this popular contest — a challenge to write fiction in 100 words or less– and win Bikernet swag and goodies.

October was the 6th month and we had contestants return to participate again. The contest can be addictive, especially once you know you can actually write a meaningful story within 100 words.

So delightfully, we announce that the winner for October is also the person who won this contest first-time around– back in May 2023 — so Congratulations to Steven Sanner.

He delivers action and emotion yet again on two-wheels with his latest entry “Long Rides.”

Check it out on Bikernet Blog at:
https://blog.bikernet.com/100-wfc-long-rides-by-steven-sanner/

Read all entries ever published by visiting:
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/100_Word_Fiction_Contest.aspx

All you gotta do is subscribe to Bikernet’s free weekly newsletter and send in your entry to wayfarer@bikernet.com

See you on the Blog. Happy inking!

–Wayfarer
Editor: Bikernet Blog
BIKERNET.COM ™

BABE OF THE WEEK—Brooke Clemmer

–Sam Burns
Talent Scout
Bikernet.com™

Fighting terror is impossible. But you are supposed to think it’s something actually sensible and noble. All the while what it really is, is government and journalists being on the side of the enemy and calling you an idiot and priming you for your slaughter.

So far they’ve been right. Calling the enemy terror is like calling firearms a health crisis, calling oil as having something to do with fossils, calling hairspray and air conditioners a destroyer of the ozone layer, calling Jan 6th an insurgency, calling looting reparations, calling healthy people a threat to the sick, calling something a vaccine that does not come under the definition of a vaccine, calling you losing your job “keeping everyone safe,” calling carbon dioxide a “greenhouse gas that leaves footprints” when there is actually no such thing as a greenhouse gas much less one that leaves footprints, and then there’s the one about the earth actually being a greenhouse – which in reality is glass-enclosed building which is heated by trapped incoming infrared light radiation. Not by carbon dioxide heating up the interior.

You’ll notice no greenhouse in history has ever erupted into explosive flames due to “overheating.” However, in government-journalistland earth is a greenhouse. Earth will someday be declared by these two petri dishes of diseased souls as being Paradise once everyone on it is extinct.

Then the government “employees” and the journalists will buttfuck each other into Green Monkey Rectal Disease oblivion and Gaia will rejoice by masturbating her own Earthtwat with a mighty Redwood whilst singing the Peter, Paul and Mary songbook.

You see, government “employees” and journalist “reporters” get away with these “let’s see how fucked up these zombies are” experiments because so far, they haven’t hit the Pushback Zone. Because apparently there isn’t one. The zombies are, in fact, at this point, actually zombies. Stay listless my friend.

–J.J. Solari

At least join the MRF:

NEWS FROM THE VA–

Veteran Appreciation! Free Coffee, Meals and Big Discounts for Veterans

Businesses, organizations and communities are showing their appreciation for Veterans all month long.

Get free breakfast at Denny’s on Nov. 10, free coffee from Starbucks on Nov. 11, free dinner at Golden Corral on Nov. 13, 20% discount at Walgreens Nov. 10-13 and many other great offers and events!

BRAND NEW, OLD SHIT FROM COMPETITION DISTRIBUTING—

FUEL TANK V, VL, VLD & VLH HARLEY DAVIDSON 1930-1936

Regular price$1,095.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

—www.competitiondistributing.com

FROM THE OLD GUYS FILES—

[page break]

THE INDEPENDENT MOTORCYCLE AFTERMARKET SOMETHING–

The face of the motorcycle industry changed drastically. Builders and shops are under-fire and severely regulated daily.

Enter the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and the new Independent Motorcycle Aftermarket Network (IMA).

We (builders and shops) are facing extinction.

There is a war on Fossil Fuels or the Petroleum Industry, which is absurd. Everything comes from oil from bras to medicine.

There is a mass movement against Critical Thinking and true Science.

Many of the traditional Motorcycle Organizations have run from the legislative front.

There are only two groups in the country willing to fight and pay for lobbyists in Washington to stand for your freedoms, businesses and the right to build custom motorcycles and ride: The IMAN and the MRF

JOIN QUICK, BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

Check this article below…

RGGI Halted in Pennsylvania–Carbon Tax Opposed by CO2 Coalition Stopped by Court

A proposed carbon tax — known as the Regional Greenhouse Initiative (RGGI) opposed by the CO2 Coalition has been killed by Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court.

In deciding a case that had been pending for months, the court found that former Gov. Tom Wolf’s unilateral action to have Pennsylvania join the RGGI regional consortium of states constituted a tax that required legislative approval and was in violation of Pennsylvania’s constitution. The current administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro has 30 days to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court.

“We are gratified by the court’s decision and pleased to have been part of the widespread opposition to RGGI,” said Gregory Wrightstone, CO2 Coalition executive director. “Our analysis found RGGI to be unscientific, unnecessary, economically damaging and of no environmental benefit.

“RGGI, like all so-called green initiatives, is based on the false premise that emissions of carbon dioxide from human activity is overheating the planet. CO2 is in fact an essential plant food, and modern increases in atmospheric levels of the gas have contributed to record crop harvests and an overall greening of Earth. The decision to kill RGGI is a vote for benefiting humanity and a prospering economy.

CO2 Coalition findings of RGGI’s shortcomings were sent in a 2021 report to more than 400 Pennsylvania leaders in business, labor and government. Wrightstone and other CO2 coalition representatives testified against RGGI
in committee hearings in the Pennsylvania House and Senate and before the state Independent Regulatory Review Commission.

Others opposing RGGI included Power PA Jobs Alliance, an organization of business and labor groups, and Republican members of the Pennsylvania Legislature. Suits filed in Commonwealth Court by various parties, including members of the legislature and power plant owners, led to the court’s nullification of RGGI.

RGGI would have imposed a tax on emissions of carbon dioxide from power plants that burn coal and natural gas to generate electricity, adding hundreds of millions of dollars to energy costs and destroying thousands of jobs in the state’s energy sector. The 2019 proposal of Gov. Wolf is believed to have accelerated the July closing of the state’s largest coal-fired power plant at Homer City and to have discouraged the development of new fossil fuel-fired generation in the state.

–CO2 Coalition

PANHEAD OF THE WEEK—1951 FL

–Sam Burns
Feature Bike Editor
Bikernet.com™

DO NOT WRITE OFF THE ICE-ENGINES- technology development yet: Experts

Electric is largely seen as the future of the automotive industry. However, technical experts specializing in emissions and alternative fuel technologies believe that the internal combustion engine has more to give, thanks to new engineering and fuel policy developments. But there are some challenges to be met.

Full story at
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/do-not-write-off-ice-technology-development-yet-experts/104929109

–Wayfarer
International Investigator
Bikernet News Desk

NEWS FROM OUR SOUTH DAKOTA REPRESENTATIVE–Keeping America Safe

BIG Update

Nearly 55,000 veterans call South Dakota home. These veterans are our friends, family, and neighbors. They served to protect us and our country to help ensure freedom continues to ring. I’ve had the privilege to meet and thank many veterans through programs like the Honor Flight and the Vietnam War Commemoration. The Honor Flight Network is an organization that brings veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the war memorials created to honor their service and sacrifice. And the Vietnam War Commemoration is an organization I partner with to give Vietnam-era veterans a long-overdue welcome home. Over the past few years, I’ve had the honor to meet and thank nearly 900 Vietnam-era veterans for their service and hear their unique stories.

Each veteran’s story paints a picture of the brave sacrifice they made. I’m grateful for their service.

Meeting veterans on the Honor Flight in D.C.

Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere understands how the border crisis affects South Dakota. Although our state isn’t near the southern border, illegal immigration has cost South Dakota taxpayers $56.9 million in 2023.

I’ve been an advocate for securing the southern border for years. The Biden Administration’s open border has created crises for governors, mayors, and law enforcement across America. Sheriff Lamphere and I talked about solutions, like HR 2 that passed the House with my support. It includes the strongest border policies ever seen in Congress. Now it’s time for the Senate to take action.

BIG News

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has started using public airports to house illegal immigrants. This is unsafe and is an improper use of our transportation and commerce hubs.

Individuals on the terrorist watch list have come across our southern border, along with illicit drugs and an increase of violent crime. Our airports are supposed to be safe and secure – but housing undocumented migrants does the opposite.

This week, I urged Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to block the continuation of this unsettling use of our public airports.

This is just another attempted band-aid on the Biden Administration’s failed border policies. Allowing unfettered entry into the U.S. through the southern border is a choice, and the Biden Administration continues to make the wrong one. We must address the root issue and put strong border security measures in place.

Right to Repair – You or the repair shop of your choice should have access to the tools, parts, and technology you need. However, manufacturers want to restrict your ability to service, maintain and repair your bike.

Right to Modify – The ability to modify and customize your bike is a fight the MRF has won before. In the 1990s the MRF defeated a proposal that would have limited modification to “color and chrome.” We continue to fight for consumers rights to modify products they buy how they see fit.

Renewable Fuels – The availability of fuel for use in motorcycles is under attack.The MRF fights for the universal availability of approved fuel blends, containing no more than 10% ethanol by volume.

Internal Combustion Engines – Not only is the fuel we need under attack, but the engines that burn that fuel are being targeted.A push to ban the sale of vehicles with internal combustion engines is happening right now!

We believe Americans should have the right to choose what kind of engine to buy not have the choice mandated by the government.

End of Life Directives – In Europe,“end of life directives” require vehicles over a certain age be turned in for destruction.

Policy ideas that first appear in Europe have a history of popping up in the United States.

The ability to own, collect, work on, and refurbish older motorcycles is a fundamental part of who we are as motorcyclists.

The MRF will battle any end-of-life directives in the U.S.

Protect the Motorcycle Ecosystem – Inde- pendent shops and manufacturers are a critical part of the motorcycle ecosystem.

They provide choice and competition in the marketplace.The MRF be- lieves to preserve the lifestyle and culture of motor- cycling, independent shops and manufacturers must be protected.

Join Today!

Motorcycle Riders Foundation PO Box 9090 – Peoria, IL 61612 202-546-0983
MRF.org/join

NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN–

The second or the original front door on the Jackson house needed help. The fucker was a monster and solid wood, but Adrian added my porthole and some details. I’m waiting for the perfect weather to finish the detail painting.

We made a donation to the Bronze Sculptures being commissioned in Deadwood. On our plaque it will read, “In Memory of Buck Lovell.” I’m going to keep the bastard’s name alive…

I’m working on a story about lacing early wheels with Cabana Dan and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.

I started to get a handle on the pain and I’m feeling human and mobile again. Woody and I took on the 2-mile hike to the top of Bear Butte mountain.

Woody blazed up the awkward path, but he’s done it before. That’s my excuse for lagging behind.

At one section of the 4,400 foot peak he pointed out the vast Buffalo Chip Empire. It’s massive and ready for the party to expand.

When we reached the top, I threatened to call Uber.

The Redhead loaded me down with protein bars, snacks and water. Woody wouldn’t have anything to do with anything. He just kept chugging away.

Working with Tim from Flat Earth paint on new Dragons for the Deadwood House. I’m also working with his son, Bill on some other house paint projects.

Cards are almost complete, with the help of Atomic Bob.

The VLXAFL Knucklehead project scrambled into satin black pieces and I found a local paint crew, Tim and Nikki to handle the 5-Ball colors.

I’m going to work on John’s mystic transmission this weekend. We ordered the sleeves for the countershaft, which said were for ’37-’76, but when John tried to order a box popped up and announced, “Not for 1960 Panheads.”

Ride free or die trying, goddammit!

–Bandit

100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC

Blood, Sweat and Hate
by Wayfarer
with illustration by Wayfarer

Just a teen, spoon-fed on opinionated news, Jake’s restless energy glistened in his bloodshot eyes. His single mother nursed him with extreme sentiment through streaming news on TV and mobile apps. His friends considered him harmless—good grades, seldom in trouble at school and preferred computers to football.

Mother demanded few rules. Home by 9 pm!

So, tonight, no football practice, no cheerleaders, no stolen beer; tonight’s comments section on his favorite podcaster was a declaration of war.

He rode his scrambler Westward at dawn. Too dark an alley in afternoon. Angry, outnumbered and soon declared DOA.

* * *

Read all the entries at:
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/100_Word_Fiction_Contest.aspx

Yup, its a weekly contest open to all. Just sign up for the free weekly newsletter by clicking here. Then email us your 100 word limit fiction to wayfarer@bikernet.com

WINNERS SO FAR:
1. for the month of May 2023: “Been There Done That” by Steven Sanner
2. for the month of June 2023: “A Hundred” by Chris Dutcher
3. for the month of July 2023: “First Time” by Rhys
4. for the month of August 2023: “Hilary” by Gearhead
5. for the month of September 2023: “Mountain” by Koz Mraz
6. for the month of October 2023: to be announced soon

100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC

Rolling into Life
by Tony Heller
with illustration by Wayfarer

During the early spring up-date shakedown run, the rain-fed Kern River roared and sparkled, hugging the twisting two-lane road. Careening over the rocky river bed, the cascading water leapt from boulder to boulder, disappearing darkly in shoreline eddies, then reappearing in turbulent whirlpools. The full moon peeked in and out from behind the clouds playing sneaky games with my night vision, alternately illuminating the oncoming curves, then casting darkly ominous shadows on the next. With every sense on maximum alert for whatever might lay ahead, I rolled it on in full chopper-groove ALIVE as I’d ever felt.

* * *

Read all the entries at:
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/100_Word_Fiction_Contest.aspx

Yup, its a weekly contest open to all. Just sign up for the free weekly newsletter by clicking here. Then email us your 100 word limit fiction to wayfarer@bikernet.com

WINNERS SO FAR:
1. for the month of May 2023: “Been There Done That” by Steven Sanner
2. for the month of June 2023: “A Hundred” by Chris Dutcher
3. for the month of July 2023: “First Time” by Rhys
4. for the month of August 2023: “Hilary” by Gearhead
5. for the month of September 2023: “Mountain” by Koz Mraz
6. for the month of October 2023: to be announced soon

There’s a reason we’re fucked. It’s because we’re stupid.

This is a bread package from our kitchen. This bread, as you can clearly see, supports digestive health. Three words stuck together that have absolutely no communication value. “Supports” means it doesn’t fuck up your digestive health. It won’t say to your digestive health, “Gut some bad news for ya, pardner: me and you are parting company. It’s via vietcong con dios, mi compadre puto. No more digestive supportage for you.” In other words…… there is no actual meaning to “supports digestive health.” It supports it.

That means, if it means anything, it doesn’t fuck it up. It doesn’t fuck-up the health of your digestive. Your digestive stays totally healthed and intact when you eat this. It means it’s compatible with digestive health. You’ll notice it doesn’t say “digestion” health. That would ALMOST have a meaning and could possibly be actionable in a contrived lawsuit. Because all this jibberjabber is about avoiding lawsuits for making false claims. But if you make NO claims and disguise your meaningless random-word-generator enough to where it SEEMS to be saying something……the American Moron Voter will go “(burp) Guess I’ll buy this! It will make me digest healthier and more powerfully and with support! Like a fuckin’ jockstrap! The balls of my digestives will be supported and hoisted into glory!!! Creeflo?

Quit fuckin’ the mule and give a listen!…… I gut a jockstrap on my digestive balls!!!”

The words, “supports digestive health,” you may have noticed, assuming you notice things, have an explosion of light behind them. This is to convince you that these three words are like unto a visitation from Jesus, filled with light and understanding and a mind-awakening revelation of truth. “Supports digestive health” isn’t just THERE, it’s there with Holy Ghost Illumination radiating from the vaults of The Most High and bursting through the firmament like a nova releasing its elements unto the stars to create new worlds and abundant life.

“Supports digestive health” is thus not only NOT meaningless drooling slobber, it is in fact granted a place in the celestial plasma-field of enlightenment, with yellow rays of abundant, life-giving sunlight, that gives life to all, bursting off the cellophane and into your heart and mind and transforming words idiotically-assembled with no context or even a reason for existing into suddenly becoming incentives to ACTION: the action being you pick up whatever this circular lump of air is and walk it over to the cashier and trade some money for it in digestive health supportedness and inclusivitosity journied sustaintanceness. Halleluia.

–J.J. Solari

100 word fiction contest continues…. #100WFC

Wild, Free & Alive
by Jeffrey
with illustration by Wayfarer

I woke up flat on my back in tall golden prairie grass, the sun warmed my face. My right arm felt like it was on fire, my neck hurt like hell, and breathing was difficult. Able to move my fingers and toes, I sat up placing my elbows on my knees. The tires on my Suzuki DR 650 were still spinning, the motor humming quietly. A white tail doe stood near my bike, she shook her head and stumbled off, both of us feeling the effects of the collision. After a few minutes, I straightened the handlebars and rode home.

* * *

Read all the entries at:
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/100_Word_Fiction_Contest.aspx

Yup, its a weekly contest open to all. Just sign up for the free weekly newsletter by clicking here. Then email us your 100 word limit fiction to wayfarer@bikernet.com

WINNERS SO FAR:
1. for the month of May 2023: “Been There Done That” by Steven Sanner
2. for the month of June 2023: “A Hundred” by Chris Dutcher
3. for the month of July 2023: “First Time” by Rhys
4. for the month of August 2023: “Hilary” by Gearhead
5. for the month of September 2023: “Mountain” by Koz Mraz
6. for the month of October 2023: to be announced soon

Please help Tobey get his health and finances back

Hi, my name is Nicole and my dear friend Tobey is in a bad way. He is someone who spent his life racing and riding from Canada to Bonneville living life to the greatest glory of freedom and service to others unfortunately not planning for himself. Tobey is a welder by trade and an artist who is now suffering the effects of life long toxicity and heavy metal poisoning. He lives on a boat in Long Beach and is behind two months on rent and is to ill to work.

As a Canadian there are no services available to him and he needs immediate medical and financial assistance. If you ever wanted to meet Burt Munro Tobey is the closest thing you will find. When we met I wondered at the two starting dampeners he had on his modified Harley Sportster and watched him blow by younger faster bikes on the track at Buttonwillow.

Fearless and freedom come to mind when thinking of Tobey, someone who will come straight away if you need a friend or a ride or a hand building a project or co-creator. Always fashionable Tobey makes the open road and the open sea his home but needs some help to get back there.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/tobey-get-his-health-and-finances-back-on-track

* * * *

My generation partied and raised hell, but I was fortunate enough to be confronted with the fight for freedom and the processes. It made me more aware and attuned to the shit going on behind the party. It’s like sometimes you party, but sometimes you fight. Right now, we’re fighting.

Yesterday alone, I help a friend load 4 cords of firewood into his garage yesterday morning, found parts for his ’60 Panhead project, took his fork tubes to the machine shop to be shortened. Met with my Dragon painter and gave him a deposit on his work. I’ve discussed my knucklehead paint project with numerous sources. Looks like I might paint it myself. But then I need to prepare a portion of the shop for painting.

Well, for this minute, that’s all, but hang on. The projects never end. It was Halloween so we rolled into Sturgis to the Ugly MC headquarters for a party.

Have a fantastic Holiday Season.

Ride free,

–Bandit

Click here to read this week’s news only on Bikernet.com

* * * * * * * * * * * *