Hey,
I’m waiting to hear from Dr. Nuttboy on my stock picks and will start to share the info with you. The key is to start saving or die trying. You can’t build a retirement package or amass wealth, as the Doctor puts it, if you don’t do a goddamn thing.
We are going to publish an interview with Frank White the boss of ATK next week. He was interviewed about Harley’s sales. Frank has wanted Harley to take on his ATK line of 250 and 650 motorcycles for a decade. They discussed it, considered them, and then built their own. Of course Frank’s models are less expensive, but they don’t contain that distinctive, classic Harley look.
We tested them and two of our guys still have the ATKs. Great bikes, but I’m not sure they fill the bill for Harley. Dawned on me a funny aspect about entry-level bikes and maybe an opportunity. When I was a kid my first vehicle was a Honda 55 super cub, which I bought for $150 from a neighbor. My dad was pissed. He hated bikers.
I can remember riding it to school for the first time. At 30 mph I was flying. Within a week I needed a tune-up, carb rebuild and new pipes for more speed. Within a few months I was done with it and wanted to move up. Next bike, a new 1969 XLCH…
GERMAN KETCHUP COMMERCIAL– German Ketchup Commercial
–from Harvey Tow
THE MOTORCYCLE PROFILING REPORT– State Rep. Calls Minnesota Mayor A Motorcycle Gang Member?
State Representative Tony Cornish, in an editorial commentary written to Faribault Daily News on October 12th, condemned recent efforts by motorcyclists in Minnesota to pass anti-motorcycle profiling legislation. Cornish wrote that the legislation “was testified on in the Minnesota Legislature by the “Sons of Silence,” a motorcycle gang that does not want to be stopped for anything.”
What Cornish fails to mention is that the members of the SOS MC that testified are upstanding citizens. In fact, one of them is an elected official.
Mayor Bobby Mann of Hammond, Minnesota (pictured above) is one of the individuals Cornish is disrespectfully labeling a gang member. Mayor Mann, also a member of the SOS MC, testified in favor of the anti-motorcycle profiling legislation. Also testifying was Jim Jahnke, a member of the SOS MC from Rochester MN. Jahnke was a union ironworker for 30 years. In the course of his work, Jahnke successfully passed stringent IBM and Mayo clinic security background checks that were required when working on sensitive facilities.
Cornish’s commentary is an example the inaccurate propaganda that results in profiling stops in the first place. Rep. Cornish is ignorant of relevant statistical data, improperly writes that current laws ban motorcycle profiling, embraces a discriminatory stereotype when talking about motorcycle clubs, and fails to disclose that he is a former law enforcement officer. Cornish’s obvious bias presents a potential conflict of interest relating to police accountability. Motorcycle profiling is an issue in Minnesota that can be fixed with a simple and cost-efficient solution.
Cornish Actively Impedes Anti-Profiling Efforts
ABATE and the Confederation of Clubs of Minnesota have recently been attempting to pass a law addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling. Bills have been sponsored and assigned to the Minnesota House Public Safety Committee, which is chaired by Rep. Cornish.
Cornish refused to give the bill a hearing in his committee, claiming that motorcycle profiling is not happening in the state. Cornish has not stopped at politically impeding a cost efficient and sensible law. He is now writing letters to local newspaper editors attempting to delegitimize the movement to end motorcycle profiling in Minnesota, and disrespecting other elected officials at the same time.
Statistical Data Proves Motorcycle Profiling Occurs In Minnesota
Cornish writes to the FDN:
“First and foremost, there is no proof whatsoever that motorcycle profiling is happening. I’ve been involved in this subject from the start. As chair of the Public Safety Committee, I asked for proof and there was none.”
Recent statistical data proves Cornish is simply wrong. The National Motorcycle Profiling Survey 2015/2016 includes participants from Minnesota that have reported recent profiling incidents. The red dots on the following map show the location of reported incidents of motorcycle profiling. Incidents are occurring all over the state and many incidents are concentrated in Minneapolis. Moreover, ABATE and the Confederation of Clubs of MN presented evidence proving that profiling was occurring. The motorcycle rights movement has been profiled and harassed, even during political events and gatherings.
–Motorcycle Profiling. com
CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE AND TWISTED TEA 20TH ANNIVERSARY START WITH TWISTE CHOPPER PROJECT–
Cycle Source Magazine is gearing up for a huge milestone, with the printing of the April 2017 issue we will officially be 20 years old!
I think if you had asked Chris in 1997 with the printing of that inaugural issue if Cycle Source Magazine would still be a thing 20 years later let alone one of the nation’s leading custom motorcycle publications he would have that thought you were smoking crack! And because of that sheer fact alone, it’s a landmark worth celebrating.
Anyway, we’ve got an amazing year full of celebrations with our readers planned, and yeah usually the gifts go to the people that have put in the time but we decided that we need to fill the year with some cool giveaways to you, the people that have kept Cycle Source here for 20 yrs.
Throughout the year we’ll be celebrating at the big 4, Daytona, Laconia, Sturgis and Lone Star rallies. However, I think one will stand out more than the others, the grand finale celebration at The Lone Star Rally.
Not only will this wrap up a year’s worth of parties but one lucky person will ride away on “Be A Little Twisted”. What’s “Be A Little Twisted”, you ask? Well, thanks to Twisted Tea and some other tremendous friends throughout the industry including Paughco, Led Sled Customs, Matt The Wrench, Streets Customs, just to name a few, Flat Broke Chops and Rods will be building a true ‘70s inspired long chopper.
Now, I know you’ve seen a few of the Twisted Tea bikes before, but I assure you this bike will be a true original with custom one off twisted invader wheels, hand twisted down tubes, one off sissy bar and so much more. Better yet, you’ll be able to see the build progress right here on these pages, so stay tuned and “Be A Little Twisted” with us.
With Led Sled we built the wheels and frame together last week. I’ll keep ya posted on the rest but the bike is going to be given away for our 20th anniversary. Here is a mock up of what it might look like….
–Chris Callen
Editor In Chief
Cycle Source Magazine
Office – 724-226-2867
www.cyclesource.com
LONE STAR ACTION– Welcome Party Kickoff.
Don’t Miss the Official Lone Star Rally VIP Welcome Party Kickoff … Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the Roof Garden VIP Venue, 2214 Strand… We’ll be hosting giveaways including CDs, cool accessories PLUS, 10 lucky winners and their guest will win a pre show meet & greet with Uncle Kracker!
Must be present to win; drawings to be held between 6-6:30 pm
Arriving Friday or Saturday? No worries, we’ll have more giveaways both nights
between 6-6:30 pm
VIP Platinum – $99 per person
– Exclusive access to Devil’s Cut Balcony and Dedicated Cash Bar
(on a space available basis.)
– Exclusive access to the Roof Garden at 2214 Strand with Complimentary Munchies & Dedicated Cash Bar
– Commemorative 2015 Lone Star Rally T-shirt
– Entry Ticket to Throttle Fest Galveston at Beach Central Park with 1 Free Drink Ticket
– Entry Pass to The Pleasure Pier
– Entry Pass to Texas Seaport Museum and the Elissa
– Entry Pass to The Budweiser Lounge with 1 Comp Beer
– 3 Additional Free Drink Tickets – 1 each, Devil’s Cut, Roof Garden and
Beach Central Park Bars
Packages should be ordered online and can be picked up throughout the weekend beginning Thursday at 4 pm at the Roof Garden venue, 2214 Strand.
S&S Twin Cam Gear Drive Set Installed
Thanks for the information, I have a 2004 road king fuel injected twin cam 88. I’m looking to go gear-drive and 510 cam, looking for a good shop in my area to do the work, any help will be appreciated
— Stephan Giamatt
SANFORD, FL
Try this shop:
Monster Motorcycles, Inc
2 Enterprise Drive, Suite C
Bunnell, Fl 32110
Shop phone 386-446-4330
–David Zemla
S&S Cycle
BBWS NEW BIKE BUILDING COMPETITION COMING– Shaun Ruddy and I will be starting to promote the BBWS again and have made some major changes.
We have decided to start out small and let the show grow slowly. We would like to hold a initial show in Daytona, possibly a couple more online shows and then the finals in Sturgis.
This is only if we find sponsors.
There are three levels of sponsorship packages. The three tiers are $5,000, $30,000 and $10,000.
Hang on for more reports!
–Penny Osiecki
Bike Building World Series
Cycle Source Magazine
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702-279-5332
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verb
1. to treat (a person) as a celebrity: to lionize the visiting poet.
2. British. to visit or exhibit the objects of interest of (a place).
She brought me up to royalties, and people with stars and garters, and elderly ladies with gigantic tiaras and parrot noses. She spoke of me as her dearest friend. I had only met her once before, but she had took it into her head to lionize me.
— Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891
Origin of lionize
Lionize comes from the noun senses of lion meaning “an object of interest or note” and “a person of great importance, influence, charm, etc., who is much admired as a celebrity.” It entered English in the early 1800s.
AH, FOR A CANTINA SPIRITUAL MOMENT, CATHOLIC COFFEE MORNING IN ROME–
Four Catholic men and a Catholic woman were having coffee in St. Peter’s Square.
The first Catholic man tells his friends,
“My son is a priest. When he walks into
a room, everyone calls him ‘Father’.”
The second Catholic man chirps,
“My son is a Bishop. When he walks into a room people call him ‘Your Grace’.”
The third Catholic gent says,
“My son is a Cardinal. When he enters a room everyone bows their head and says ‘Your Eminence’.”
The fourth Catholic man says very proudly,
“My son is the Pope. When he walks into a room people call him ‘Your Holiness’..”
Since the lone Catholic woman was sipping her coffee in silence, the four men give her a look subtle, “Well….?”
She proudly replies,
“I have a daughter,
SLIM
TALL
38D BREASTS
24″WAIST and
36″HIPS.
When she walks into a room, people say,
“Jesus Christ!”
–Jay Martinez
Hey Rogue,
I appreciate all you have done for motorcyclist’s rights, including mine
here in CT. I have a problem with your recommendation of Mike Pence
because he rides. There are many other issues such as women’s
reproductive rights, worker’s rights that some of us have a problem with.
We come to Bikernet for information and entertainment related to our
sport and can find our political info elsewhere.
Ride safe.
— Mike
Windsor, CT
Hey Mike, not sure if Rogue made that comment or I did. That was sorta tongue-in-cheek, but you’re right. We generally try to stay away from politics unless it involves motorcyclists’ rights.
–Bandit
MRF Board of Directors –
A quick update to this email sent 2 weeks ago regarding a letter signed by the MRF regarding suggested improvements to the ethanol mandate.
Yesterday, a small group of us with committee staff from the Environment & Public Works Committee regarding the letter that had been sent. Overall the meeting was positive and staff indicated that our “asks” outlined in the letter were reasonable, cost effective and a positive step forward in addressing some of the greater issued and concerns regarding the mandate.
We have been asked to draft legislative language outlining the points in the letter in the event that these changes can be put in a larger legislative vehicle expected to move at the end of the calendar year.
In addition, staff seemed amenable to having the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Inhofe of Oklahoma, serve as the political force in pushing the EPA to make some of these changes which we believe can be done through the regulatory process rather than the legislative process.
I’ll keep you in the loop as this develops. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
–Megan
This week, your MRF made outreach to leadership of key House and Senate Committees regarding the use of ethanol and specifically, concerns over the lack of misfueling protections in the Renewable Fuel Standard.
As you know, the Renewable Fuel Standard, or RFS, is a federal law that requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels including ethanol.
The letter was drafted in coordination with a select group of small-engine consumer and manufacturing groups and outlines ideas for the EPA to immediately implement a “Misfueling Mitigation Program” which would include the following activities:
· Guarantees the indefinite and universal availability of approved fuel blends, containing no more than 10 percent ethanol by volume.
· Works with all stakeholder groups to develop a more comprehensive consumer-focused set of resources.
· Improves existing at-pump signage and labelling.
· Utilizes existing public data to conduct official outreach to small-engine consumers.
· Develops and utilizes traditional and digital media campaigns aimed at raising consumer awareness of E15’s approved usage.
The MRF will be following up with Members of the Committees to discuss the above priorities more formally.
–Megan Ekstrom
Vice-President, Government Affairs & Public Relations
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
1325 G Street N.W. Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 725-5471
Fax: (202) 546-0986
www.mrf.org
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DEAL OF THE WEEK FROM EL WAGGS– I have a Muncie M20 (not the ‘rock crusher’) 4- speed trans for sale. Only $500.00 for everything. That’s the trans, clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, scatter shield bell housing and Hurst shifter, (everything you need to hook it up and go).
–Jim
760/433-5931
PIPE QUESTION OF THE WEEKEND– Curious if you knew anything about this pipe, performance wise? Looks cool, but a lot of heat by your leg!
Jesse Rooke I think? Saw it in an ad in Thunder Press which that address took me to a catalog called Harddrive? It was listed under his name in that catalog.
I’m Hoping to be shooting Lindsey Stirling for the 3rd time on Friday the same weekend as the Lone Star Rally! Have to see how it plays out? Mr. Lichter has returned the last few years to cover the Rally, and this is the 15th year.
I’ve never intended on keeping the V&H pro pipe. I was able to afford it and the fuel pack for the price of a D&D or a Thunderheaderm which rocked on my Evo!
Been having issues with the muffler on the Pro coming loose, even after I removed the aluminum spacer they are gonna send me another clamp to try
–RFR
PUMPKIN JUMPIN’ WITH TRACTORS–
After the success of 100 Pumpkins vs Snowblower and Giant Pumpkin vs Tractor, we asked you, our social media audience, what you wanted to see in 2016.
That’s when we got the suggestion to “jump them”. So here you have it. Can a Ventrac jump a trench full of pumpkins?
Please send us your suggestions for next year in the comments below.
DISCLAIMER 1: Do not attempt this at home or with your own Ventrac equipment.
DISCLAIMER 2: Pumpkins were harmed in the making of this video, but trust us, they were NOT food grade pumpkins.
–from Sam Burns
SCARY SHIT FROM BAKER DRIVETRAIN– A hearty “boo!” to you from our crew
It’s that time of year where many of us bust out with one last hooah(!) on our bikes before the snowy winds from the north bring ice and frostbite upon us. The festivities around Halloween are often an excuse to let it all loose before we put our bikes on lifts and wrench on them so we’re poised for an even more epic year ahead.
Upgrades are what winter is for. We at BAKER Drivetrain hope you’re last motorcycle throwdown of the year (whatever day it is) is for the ages. We hope your tricks and treats are remembered life long, however you take them.
THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS TO PREMIERE TRACKS FROM NEW ALBUM, ‘ON SAFARI,’ ON SIRIUSXM OUTLAW COUNTRY CH. 60– Pre-Order ‘On Safari’ Now on iTunes and Amazon
The Kentucky Headhunters are going “On Safari” with former WWE Superstar Hillbilly Jim, as they premiere tracks from their new album this weekend on SiriusXM Outlaw Country Channel 60’s “Hillbilly Jim’s Haunted Hayride.” The special aired yesterday at 10 a.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. ET and Monday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET. The 12th studio album by the GRAMMY award winning group is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon now.
Long considered “Southern Rock Royalty,” The Kentucky Headhunters continue to live up to the hype with On Safari, which serves as a nod to family and the Southern way of life. A perfect fit for their long-time friend and fellow Kentuckian, Hillbilly Jim, who serves up 200-proof down-home country and southern-fried rock & roll every weekend on SiriusXM Outlaw Country.
“It’s always an unbelievable treat to have The Kentucky Headhunters on my show, as our friendship goes back to when we were all young men together,” said Jim “Hillbilly Jim” Morris. “In my opinion not only are they one of the best bands in this country, but in any country, anywhere.”
On Safari hits stores and digital retailers November 4. For more information on The Kentucky Headhunters, visit KentuckyHeadhunters.net and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
ON SAFARI TRACK LISTING:
1. Beaver Creek Mansion
2. Deep South Blues Again
3. I Am The Hunter
4. Caught In A Dream
5. Crazy Jim
6. Big Time
7. Lowdown Memphis Town Blues
8. Rainbow Shine
9. Way Down Yonder
10. Jukebox Full Of Blues
11. God Loves A Rolling Stone
12. Governors Cup
THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS ON TOUR (More Dates To Be Added)
Oct. 28 Penn’s Peak — Jim Thorpe, Penn.
Oct. 29 Brian’s Backyard BBQ – Middletown, N.Y.
Nov. 04 Big Pig Jig — Vienna, Ga.
Nov. 11 3rd & Lindsley – Nashville, Tenn.
Jan. 19 The Rock Legends Cruise — Hollywood, Fla.
Feb. 03 Bourbon Jacks Honkytonk Bar — Hastings, Neb.
Feb. 04 Washington Pavilion — Sioux Falls, S.D.
FAMOUS VIOLIN DIRT BIKE RACES COME TO BIKERNET— Direct from the Publisher of Easyriders Magazine, we get a rare glimpse of hard-shifting violin racing in action. Hang On!
–from Joe Teresi
JUST IN FROM THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS– Looks to me as though Oregon just got their own OJ trial result… In fact,
let’s not even give the Bundy gang as much as a littering ticket.
Meanwhile, let’s pepper spray and arrest peaceful Native American
protesters, wow:
https://mobile.twitter.com/RBReich/status/791866821389484032
On the same day that a jury acquitted the Bundy brothers and their fellow protesters for taking over federal land… http://fb.me/1ErCiPWFo
Dakota Access Pipeline: Police remove protesters
Police in riot gear faced off with protesters on horseback over disputed land near the North Dakota Access Pipeline.
View on web
–Robert Reich
–Midnight Express Motorcycle Co.
WACO BIKER SPEAKS OUT! MPP– Exclusive Interview
Paul Landers, a motorcycle rights activist and member of the Escondidos Motorcycle Club from Austin, was present at the Twin Peaks in Waco on May 17th, 2015 when 9 bikers were shot and killed and 18 others were injured. Paul (along with 5 members of his club and 170 other people) was arrested, charged with engaging in organized crime resulting in capital murder, and given a $1 million dollar bond.
Paul and his club members are among the 154 Waco Bikers indicted by a Grand Jury that are currently being prosecuted.
The thing that always stands out in my mind about Paul’s story, the thing that really hits home in terms of the injustice of this mass arrest, is related to what he was doing when the conflict began. Paul was looking for a place to hang a Texas Confederation of Clubs and Independents banner in preparation for a political meeting.
Why would someone have a bag full of political material, looking for a place to hang a banner, if they anticipated a fight? The easy answer, at least to me, is that hanging a banner is not what someone anticipating a conflict would be doing.
Paul recently filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging various 4th and 1st Amendment violations and is still actively involved in the motorcycle rights movement, although on a much more restricted basis due to the fact that he is currently being prosecuted. Paul’s rights to travel and association have been severely limited so his political speech rights have been chilled.
Waco Biker Exclusive Interview
The MPP sent a few questions to Paul’s attorney, Millie Thompson, in hopes that Paul would be willing to talk about some of what is happening to him, his family, and his club as a result of the Waco tragedy. The MPP received the following answers:
MPP: Paul, can you explain why you were at the Twin Peaks in Waco on the afternoon of May 17, 2015?
Paul: In Texas we have held bi-monthly Texas Confederation of Clubs and Independents, (TCOC&I) meetings for many years throughout the State. Our region 1 meeting was scheduled and advertised publicly for all to attend on May 17th, 2015, just like any other meeting.
My duties as a designated spokesman were to inform our riding community on the recent news and updates from the National Coalition of Clubs conference in Denver a week before, as well as the status of three bills pending at the Texas State house and 84th Texas Legislature session; Lane Filtering, Red Light Safety Bill, and the successful win of our $18 million, Watson sponsored, and the Motorcycle Safety & Recovery fund which had already passed out of committee and was on the Governor’s desk.
We always offer political and biker rights printed information, voter registration forms, patches and support items for our grass roots movement. The pop up tent was set up already, tables and banners were to be set up on location. I didn’t have a chance to get the banner hung at TP.
MPP: What specific legislation were you working on, and going to talk about, at the Texas COC&I meeting that day?
Paul: Specifically; the bill on the Governor’s desk SB 3324. Recovering large dollars for all riders including legislated money for the Rider Training program offered by the State. Lane Filtering and our Red Light Safety Bill were also on the agenda. And a topic at every TCOCI meeting , Anti-Motorcycle Profiling and the latest success in Maryland, were also discussed.
MPP: What were you doing when you heard the first gunshot?
Paul: Looking to hang our banners on the front of the building.
MPP: Did you use a weapon, fire a gun, or participate in any physical altercation at any time while at the Twin Peaks in Waco on May 17, 2015?
Paul: No, I did not.
MPP: Have you ever been convicted of a felony or violent crime? Do you have an extensive criminal history?
Paul: No sir. I have a clean record and I am a long time Concealed Handgun License permit holder.
MPP: Is there anything else you’d like people to know? Any final thoughts?
Paul: To our patch holder and independent riding community at large, do not quit! Do not let one tragic incident like Waco curb your passion and commitment to inform, educate, and legislate all riders. We are all Americans. You must continue the fight to protect your civil liberties. Do not be silent! If anything, Raise your Voice. Gather in numbers, organize your community, police yourselves, and control the message you wish to be heard.
Conclusions
Did crimes occur at the Twin Peaks in Waco on May 17th, 2015? Yes. Video evidence clearly depicts bikers killing bikers. But did 177 people deserve to be arrested en masse and given $1 million dollar bonds? Absolutely not.
Paul’s story is proof positive that Waco authorities are engaging in misguided and unconstitutional targeting of political activists that were present at the Twin Peaks for the sole purpose of advancing the political rights base of motorcyclists in Texas.
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Over 150 parts, accessories and clothing from 47 moto brands you know are currently discounted in the Lowbrow Sale, Clearance & Overstock category. Many of these items will sell out fast, so check it out now and double-down on the $49 and up free shipping* sale going on now through Monday night!
KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN ON SUNDAY– As the bus stopped and it was her turn to get on, She became aware that her skirt was too tight to allow her leg to come up to the height of the first step of the bus.
Slightly embarrassed and with a quick smile to the bus Driver, she reached behind her to unzip her skirt a little, Thinking that this would give her enough slack to raise her leg She tried to take the step, only to discover that she couldn’t.
So, a little more embarrassed, she once again reached behind her to unzip her skirt a little more, and for the Second time attempted the step. Once again, much to her chagrin, she could not raise her leg. With a little smile to the driver, she again reached behind to unzip a little more and again was unable to take the step.
About this time, a large Texan who was standing Behind her picked her up easily by the waist And placed her gently on the step of the bus. She went ballistic and turned to the would-be Samaritan and yelled, ‘How dare you touch my body! I don’t even know who you are!’
The Texan smiled and drawled, ‘Well, ma’am, normally I would agree with you, But after you unzipped my fly three times, I kinda figured we were friends.
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
LIFE IS NUTS— And only the Redhead has the answers.
Watch for Udey’s first Trike Feature on Bikernet Trikes, as the esteemed Trike Editor in Chieftain.
The old guy, who drives a hearse and his lovely wife Jennifer have promised a story on their wedding at the Bikernet Headquarters next week.
Plus, think about advertising on Bikernet for 2017. Believe me, we perform a state of the art service.
We will also come up with a couple of reviews on George’s new book.
And don’t miss the news and special reports next week, which will also contain the Trailblazers news.
We don’t ever stop around here. There’s a bunch more coming and I just came up with another Cantina Episode. Hang on for this one.
It was inspired by Debi Black at Bartels’ H-D. She carries our line of 5-Ball Racing Leathers in their shop.
And remember, Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
