Hey,
The holidays are flying at us and they don’t feel the same. I held a memorial for my late 94-year old ma last week and it may turn a corner in my life. I have always ducked tradition.
I don’t go to Sturgis every year. I don’t go to any particular Xmas party or gathering each year. My mother went to several things into her 90s like to see the massive Christmas tree in Newport Beach. It’s Amazing.
Hell, I haven’t had a Xmas tree in years, but that’s all going to change. A brother of mine Pauli held Thanksgiving Dinner for guys and gals who didn’t have anywhere to go on that holiday. So, as a tribute to Paulie and my mom, we are going to have a small gathering of family and friends on Xmas at the headquarters this year. Some girls are flying in to make wonderful food and we will hang out on Xmas.
It’s a start of the first tradition in this old outlaw’s life. Don’t make me regret it.
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Titties
REPORT FROM THE MAGNIFICENT BIKERNET BAGGER EDITOR–
I have been in touch with my friend at the Trump EPA Transition Team and sometime ago he had assured me he would again help motorcyclist with EPA issues.
We have known for some time that Coal is going to be an issue and that means West Virginia and Senator Joe Manchin is definitely going to be involved.
What many do not know is that Joe and his wife both ride Harleys and West Virginia is very motorcycle friendly.
Over a period of years I have written about the state and even took some tours with the tourism bureau. I even had breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion on one of the tours.
We will get some help from Senator Manchin.
–Rogue
ROGUE, I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MOBILE SOURCE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT. THE BIKER COMMUNITY HAS BEEN HIT LOW IN THE CROTCH BY THEM AND MODIFICATIONS THEREIN. SINCE ALL IS POSSIBLE UNDER TRUMP, NOW IS THE TIME TO GET UNDER THE SKIN OF THE EPA.
HAS ANYONE IN THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY HAVE QUANTATIVE DATA SHOWING THAT NEW AND ADD ONS TO OUR CYCLES HAVE LITTLE EFFECT. IF THEY DO HAVE DATA I CAN SHOW HOW EPA AS USED SERROGATE DATA ON HEALTH EFFECTS WHICH ARE SEPERATE FROM GLOBAL WARMING AND C02 EFFECTS.
WHEN A QUESTION ARISES TO EPA AS TO THE SOURCE OF THEIR QUANTATIVE DATA EXISTING SHOWING CAUSE AND EFFECT THEY HAVE NONE.
EVEN IN AUTOS AND TRUCKS IN THE “EPA NON ATTAINMENT AREAS” CANNOT TIE EFFECTS TO RELEASE OF GASES INTO THE AIR. AIR MOVES AND DOES NOT STAY IN THOSE AREAS. HOWEVER EPA REQUIRES AIR TESTING IN ALL THOSE AREAS AS IF THERE IS IMPACE.
YES I BELIEVE THE PLACE TO PUT ON RESTRICTIONS, IF ANY ARE REQUIRED, OCCURS AT THE ANN ARBOR EPA TESTING FACILITY.
THEY HAVE NO DATA AND ON ENGINES BEING TESTED, BUT TAKE WILD ASS GUESSES. I HAVE BEEN THERE. I WORKED IN THE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN MY LAST 5 YEARS AT EPA, IN THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND CAN TELL YOU THAT WHAT I SAY IS TRUTH.
ANY DATA EPA PRODUCES IS FROM HOSPITALS, MORGUES AND CONVALESCENT FACILITIES MAKING THE CLAIM THAT ALL THESE PEOPLE, OLD AND NO SO OLD AND LITTLE ONES BREATH THESE CHEMICALS, NOX, SOX CO2 BUT THEY HAVE NO EMPERICAL DATA TO TIE THEM TOGETHER.
THEY DO STATISTICAL QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS SAYING THAT NOTHING ELSE EXISTS TO CAUSE ALL THESE HEALTH PROBLEMS, BULL SHIT. AS LONG AS WIND BLOWS THEY WILL MAKE THESE CLAIMS.
CHOPPERFEST HAPPENING NOW– The 13th Annual Chopper Fest Motorcycle Art and Culture Show on the grass, by the sea at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
December 11th 2016
The Chopper Fest features an all brand antique and custom motorcycle show; custom bike builder displays featuring world class bike builders; an art show featuring the works of Easyriders artist David Mann and other established custom culture artists; hundreds of motorcycle/culture vendors; a new and used motorcycle parts swap meet; live rock and blues bands; food and beer.
The “If You Build it They Will Come” All Brand Motorcycle Show will feature over 18 classes of motorcycles from Antique and Old School to Twin Cam and Radical Design classes. The trophies are one-of-a-kind pieces created by custom culture artist Sonny Boy. Best in Show takes home $2,500. Check out the Chopper Fest website for more details and entering your motorcycle.
The 13th Annual Chopper Fest will be held Sunday, December 11th 2016 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA from 8am-4pm. General admission is $15, Military with ID $10, kids 12 & under are Free.
Bike show registration is $40 includes admission and event t-shirt. Go to chopperfestival.com for more info.
–Kit Maira
Easyriders
WE HAVE A NEW BALL IN THE FAMILY– Erika Ball is a Case Manager at the Ohana IOP men and women’s program at Akua.
She received her Certification in Substance Abuse and Addictions in 2014 and her Bachelor’s in Human Services in 2016 at the University of North Texas – Dallas.
She completed the coursework for her CADC at New Creation College. Erika is an active member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Orange County. She is passionate about raising awareness on mental health and addictions and helping eliminate the stigma attached to it.
She is dedicated to helping men and women suffering from the disease of addiction to transition into their full potential and lead healthy fulfilling lives.
Erika is my Son’s wife and we need all the help we can get.
–Bandit
AKA K. Randall Ball
AKA Ming Ball
UNCLE MONKEY ON THIS YEAR– It has been an amazing year. One of those touchstone years that come every sixteen years or so. 2000 was the last one. Beside Y2K is seems that there was a real technological shift. The next one was 1984.
It seems like it was the pinnacle of everything before it. The year when technology really began to take hold. CD’s, personal computers, the first cell phones. It was the acceptance of EFI, ABS and so on.
1968 brought the death of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy. Star Trek shared the first inter-racial kiss on television, Elvis returned and the Apollo missions took us around the moon. 1952 seemed to usher in the modern age, the return to civilized life after the war. Sixteen years before in 1936 brought super heroes in tights, glass buildings, the completion of the Hoover dam, and Hitler’s Germany begin to take hold of Europe. Only time can tell what the distinction of 2016 will be.
So why every sixteen years. No one really knows for sure but the odds on favorite is that it takes sixteen years for young men to come to power. Know everything at sixteen – at thirty-two is finally in a position of power to execute change.
On a personal note I’m really looking forward to next year. A humble year of finishing projects and shifting focus inward. We have our tickets for The Buffalo Chip and Sturgis already. I’m thinking one of the afternoons we’re going horseback riding around Lead to get in touch with nature, in touch with history, with the outlaw spirit, with freedom.
–the Bad Uncle Monkey
DID YOU KNOW BIKERNET CAN FEATURE BIKES EVERY WEEK— You can see your bike published on Bikernet in a hot flash. Or get your brother’s bike featured, or your girlfriend’s. Just send me a snapshot and we will start the process.
–Bandit
NEW MOTORCYCLE RENTAL PROGRAM– Have you ever tried to rent a motorcycle during the summer? Maybe it?s because your bike is in the shop, you are visiting a friend out of town or to test ride one you are thinking about buying.
Maybe it?s a business trip and you want to add some fun to it. Or maybe you don?t own a bike anymore, but want to take one for a ride to feel the adrenaline. You search for a motorcycle rental. To your surprise, they cost almost $200 a day if you include insurance.
What the hell, it?s just one time a year, so you book it anyways. Three months later, you show up at the store ready to pick up that fully loaded Touring bike and all they have are Fat Boys instead. Oh well. At least they have a bike for you. The guy who came after you wasn?t so lucky.
Brendon Lamb and Guillermo Cornejo are avid riders that found out motorcycle rentals offer bad experiences, so they and wanted to see if there were any alternatives.
Nowadays, you can share rides on Uber; rent out a room on Airbnb; and list your car for rent on Turo. What about motorcycles? There was nothing there for motorcycles.
Using their talents in software development, analytics as well as experience in the auto industry, the two teamed up and launched Riders Share in August 2016. Riders Share offers rentals that almost always guarantee you get the bike you booked, and currently their prices are nearly half of traditional rentals.
How do they do it? They have more than 40 motorcycles listed, but they do not own any of them! Riders Share is a peer-to-peer online motorcycle rentals marketplace. What this means is that Riders Share connects unused motorcycles to people who want to rent them.
People and businesses can list their motorcycles for rent free of charge.
They simply need their motorcycles to be compliant with regulations and safe to ride. Renters submit rental requests through the website?s booking platform. Riders Share vets renters by checking their records with state DMVs, allowing only renters with a safe driving history that are older than 25.
The website also provides $1 million in liability protection for every ride, which is backed by Lloyds on London (the largest insurer in the world). Riders Share simply asks for a 25% cut and also sells insurance to renters at $15 per day.
Surprisingly, Riders Share has a growing list of motorcycles and national coverage already. If you or your motorcycle business need an extra income revenue, this is perfect for you.
If you like to rent motorcycles, this will improve your overall experience (just make sure to bring your own gear). If you want to ride motorcycles without worrying about monthly payments and costs, Riders Share is perfect for you too. Riders Share wants to make riding more affordable and safer. For more information, check out www.riders-share.com. Guillermo Cornejo Cofounder
Riders Share www.riders-share.com
CLIMATE CALAMITY
A very informative article, I’ve never believed in global warming. I’ll sent this on to my brother and hopefully, he’ll read the whole report and rethink his view on the subject.
I do have faith that the new administration will correct some of these regulations and move the U.S. back to the independent country we once were. Not sure on Congress though, too many lobbyists to wade thru.
–Ron Zepplin
Stratford, WI
PAUL YAFFE CELEBRATES– Through the Years Exhibition and Birthday Bash
25 Years of Custom Motorcycle Building at Morongo Casino Resort, December 16, 2016
One Lucky Attendee to Win The Morongo Casino Sailor Jerry Chopper
Legendary custom motorcycle builder Paul Yaffe will celebrate his through the years exhibition and birthday bash as well as over 25 years in the bike building and custom parts business on Friday, December 16, at the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, CA.
“It all started with a love of motorcycles and a curiosity and desire to see what could be made of them,” says Paul. “I never would have guessed, when I first started experimenting in the mid eighties, that it would lead to where we are today.”
Fans and motorcycle enthusiasts are encouraged to join Paul for his Birthday Bash and Custom Bike Display at the Morongo Casino Resort on Friday Dec. 16th. Not only will attendees get to meet Paul and enjoy libations with him, but Paul will give away his newly created Sailor Jerry Chopper to one lucky partygoer. This is the perfect opportunity for fans to hang out with Paul and a bunch of his bikes, ask him questions, and see firsthand and up close the beauty and power of his metal masterpieces.
Paul has gathered an amazing collection of some of his most memorable custom creations for his Through The Years Exhibition. Fifteen motorcycles will be displayed, including both Discovery bikes (Phantom and Suzy-Q), the Copper Chopper, Prodigy, and, of course, the one slated for giveaway: the Sailor Jerry Chopper. All the bikes will be on display Friday and Saturday.
Paul Yaffe has enjoyed one of the most storied and influential careers in motorcycle designing and building. Paul opened his first custom shop, American Legend Motorcycle Co., in 1991. Today, 25 years later, Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, together with Paul Yaffe Originals, is recognized as one of—if not the—preeminent custom bike building outfits.
Come join Paul for a great party and the chance to ride away on one of his amazing customs. Anyone can attend, but you have to be present to win the Sailor Jerry Chopper, so register at the casino and get ready to party.
NEW MOTORCYCLE AND TRIKE MANUFACTURER COMING–
Incorporated September 21st 1989 in Alberta and owned by Irv Williams 100% ever since.
Managing Partner is Irene Bernard (Marketing and Sales)
Irv Williams opened up Williams Chrysler, Jeep & RV Centre on September 21st 1989 in Fort McMurray, Alberta. His extreme loyalty to his staff and his Customers soon became famous and in the long run, must be credited to his extreme Success in the hard and unforgiving Business World of Fort McMurray. There is no better Boss!
In 2003 Sven Bernard became an employee and has worked his way through the ranks up to Managing Director until health reasons mandated for Sven to step down and retire. However, Irene Bernard stepped up to the plate and with continuous guidance and a little help from Sven, she is now completely capable of looking after Sales and Marketing for our firm.
There is one more important Name soon to be released here, but still kept under wraps. This Person is the Force behind the development of an all new Engine to be used in our Coffee Racers and Trikes. When the time is ripe we will uncover this Veil.
WHO WILL FIX RURAL ROADS AND BRIDGES— A Report from the NMA.
The chronic underinvestment in infrastructure dates back to the Reagan Administration. Since the 1980s, public spending on water and transportation infrastructure fell from around one percent to 0.6 percent of the annual U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).
Instead of renewing or building additional infrastructure to keep up with population and current technology, government officials have merely chosen to patch up infrastructure with Band-Aids instead when much more has been needed.
Rural roads and bridges have suffered the most. Those in disrepair or even closed due to structural problems impacts farmers getting their goods to market, residents, tourists, commuters, and the delivery of services.
The Congressional Budget Office says that even though public infrastructure spending has actually increased since 2003, the costs of asphalt, concrete and cement has risen dramatically.
According to a new report by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, public expenditures on transportation relative to cost fell by nine percent between 2003 and 2014. The report also stated that transportation agencies in at least 27 states have unpaved roads which equates to about 1.6 million miles or 39 percent of all the roads in the U.S.
Rural and small town bridges are especially affected. In September 2016, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that stated, “Inadequate funding is hampering state departments of transportation (DOT) and local agencies as they try to maintain or improve the condition of bridges for which they’re responsible.” The report said that the average age of a U.S. highway bridge is 45 years old. Most bridges were built with a 50 year life span. The GAO report added, “The challenge of aging bridges is intertwined with the challenge of inadequate funds.”
According to the report, the Massachusetts DOT funds only the most urgent priorities and does not have the luxury of planning far into the future. For example, the city of Charlemont, population 1200, is a community with 46 bridges. Three of the bridges span at least 20 feet in length which qualifies them as the only ones eligible for federal aid. The city doesn’t have the several million dollars needed to repair the other bridges which will become less safe over time.
In a report released in 2015, the Mississippi Economic Council said an investment of an additional $375 million annually is needed to address the state’s most vital road and bridge needs. According to TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based transportation nonprofit organization, 22 percent of Mississippi’s major roads are in poor condition.
In the Hattiesburg urban area (population around 46,000), 28 percent of major roads are classified as poor. Currently in the state, 183 bridges are no longer able to carry the weight of traffic and there are another 424 deficient bridges that need attention.
Mississippi, which has one of the lowest GDPs in the country, does not have the funds to make these infrastructure investments. One of the most prosperous states in the country doesn’t either.
Stanislaus County, California officials had to nearly eliminate all roadway resurfacing projects. The county sits in the Central Valley (one of the prime farming areas of California) with Modesto as the county seat. As of the 2010 census, population was around 515,000 and the county encompassed just over 1500 square miles.
Historically, the county resurfaced 75 to 100 miles of roadway per year. In the past two years, Stanislaus has resurfaced seven road miles total due to restricted funds and has reduced pothole patching by 50 percent. If the California State Legislature fails to pass a funding and reform solution this year, the county’s Public Works Department will be forced to implement a massive reduction in staff to balance its budget.
This is despite the fact that Stanislaus County recently passed a small increase in sales tax to provide funds for infrastructure improvement.
The burden to fix and maintain these roadways falls to state legislatures and despite the depth and breadth of the problem, elected officials with few exceptions have not acted on this critical issue.
The big city solution of tolling roads and bridges to finance maintenance (among other things) is not applicable to rural communities. Meanwhile the infrastructure divide between urban/suburban and rural areas will continue to grow.
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We footle on with dreams of green revolutions and nuclear power which the poor nations of the world will never be able to afford anyway.
— Robin Clarke, “On human numbers,” New Scientist, May 1975
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Are you kidding me? Is a Softail Slim a bagger now? WTF is going on at the Interplanetary headquarters? These “stories” are nothing more than blurbs for advertising.
This doesn’t tell you shit about the product, shows a few pics of it on a Roadglide and a Slim (how they’re related besides the brand, I don’t get) and then it ends.
How about price ranges? How long does the finish last? Is there a warranty? Ease of install? What about a real review of the product?
–Johnny White
Humble, TX
You’re right and my ass is kicked. I tried to help it, but we need a tester. Would you like to test it. I could arrange it.
–the Busted Bandit
NEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND CELLAR– Our ’Spicy Wines For The Winter’ deal is here to warm you up from the inside and make you feel all fuzzy and cozy on a cold winter night!
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SPEAKING OF FOOD— I learned of the Trinity recently. Not the holy Trinity, but the food Trinity from one lovely culture: Garlic, Onion and Celery.
No sooner did I learn this but a young vibrant lass pointed out another one from Porto Rico: Olive Oil, Garlic and Oregano.
I’m learning.
–Bandit
WEEKEND GUN NUT REPORT– The Year of the Gun: Carry Permit, Sales Figures Explode in 2016
The number of persons in the United States with concealed carry permits has reached an all-time high of close to 15 million. John R. Lott, Jr. of the Crime Prevention Research Center explains:
As of the beginning of this year, there were over 14.5 million concealed carry permits in the US. That represents a 215% increase in the number of permits since 2007. Since then there has been an increase of about 100,000 permits in just Florida alone, so the total is probably near to 15 million now.
Yet, those numbers are clearly an underestimate of the number of people who can legally carry because there are 12 states now where you don’t need a permit to be able to carry, and while some people in those states still get a permit to be able to carry outside their state, the number of permits in these Constitutional Carry states does tend to fall.
The biggest increases in permit have been for women and for minorities. The number of women with permits has increased twice as quickly as the number of men with permits. Some evidence suggests that permit-holding is increasing about 75% more quickly among minorities than among whites.
As Dr. Lott mentions, this escalation is particularly compelling given the rising number of states that have adopted “permitless” concealed carry laws, with such laws passed recently in Missouri, West Virginia, Mississippi and Idaho. More than six percent of adults in the United States have a permit to carry a concealed weapon; in ten states, more than ten percent of the adult population are concealed carry permit-holders.
This year is also on track as record-setting for firearm sales. National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figures from the FBI show that to date, the figures for each month this year have eclipsed monthly totals of a year ago, often by significant margins. This November has been no exception, with an increase of over 14 percent compared to the previous November, and November 25, “Black Friday,” is now the highest ranking day for NICS checks since the NICS system was established.
Yet, contrary to the apprehension and alarm expressed by gun-control groups, this expansion in gun ownership, permit-holders and permitless carry laws doesn’t correlate with an increase in violent crime. Permit holders, as a class, tend to be substantially more law-abiding than the general population.
The Crime Prevention Research Center notes that the crime rate for the general population is 37 time higher than the rate for police officers, yet concealed carry permit holders “are convicted of felonies and misdemeanors at less than a sixth the rate for police officers.” Another source indicates that “more people were murdered by fists and kicks in 2015 alone than were murdered by firearm-wielding concealed-carry permit holders in the last ten years.” Overall, gun crime victimization is lower than it was 20 years ago.
The next milestone? Legislation that would respect the rights of individuals who possess concealed carry permits in their home state, or who are not prohibited from carrying concealed in their home state, to exercise those rights in any other state. The concept of national reciprocity of carry permits has been formally endorsed by President-Elect Trump, and U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican from North Carolina, has already announced plans to push forward a Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 when the new Congress meets next year.
Our own Agent Zebra has partnered with a Special Ops Veteran to create a defense training school in Texas, and we hope to introduce him to Mark Lonsdale the Bikernet security and close quarters specialist. We will bring you reports on this growing training program in the near future and submit reviews.–Bandit
GIVE A HARLEY-DAVIDSON MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE MENACING ATTITUDE WITH NEW WILLIE G. SKULL TRIM ACCESSORIES– Add some authentic attitude to a Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight engine with Willie G. Skull Collection trim accessories from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories.
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These and other Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories are available at more than 750 authorized retail locations in the United States and online.
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REALLY BAD JOKE LIBRARY NOW OPEN– Control Tower – Mayday!
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“Mayday, Mayday!”
An air traffic control tower suddenly lost communication with a small twin engine aircraft.
A moment later the tower landline rang and was answered by one of the employees.
The passenger riding with the pilot who lost communications was on a cellular phone.
He yelled, “Mayday, mayday! The pilot had an instant and fatal heart attack. I grabbed his cell phone out of his pocket
and he had told me before we took off he had the tower on his speed dial memory. I am flying upside
down at 18,000 feet and traveling at 180 mph. Mayday, mayday!”
The employee in the tower immediately put him on speaker phone.
“Calm down, we acknowledge you and we’ll guide you down after a few questions.
The first thing is not to panic. Remain calm!”
He began his series of questions:
Tower: “How do you know you are traveling at 18,000 feet?”
Aircraft: “I can see that it reads 18,000 feet on the altimeter dial in front of me.”
Tower: “Okay, that’s good, remain calm. How do you know you’re traveling at 180 mph?”
Aircraft: “I can see that it reads 180 mph on the airspeed dial in front of me.”
Tower: “Okay, this is great so far, but it’s heavily overcast. So how do you know you’re flying upside down?”
Aircraft: “The shit in my pants is running out of my shirt collar.”
–Rik Savenko
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2017 HIPPY KILLER HOEDOWN– Presented by Hippy Killer Garage.
The Hippy Killer Hoedown takes place at the Farmers Fairgrounds, 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA.
The main gates will open at 10 am to 8 pm on 4/tba/2017 with live music and a day of fun.
If you would like to get involved with the Hoedown, please contact us.
Due to Fairgrounds’ insurance policies, no vehicles are allowed to drive through the venue during business hours. We’re requesting that all custom vehicles that wish to partake in the car and bike show please be on location by 9:30 am.
Motorcyclist will be allowed to walk your bike in and out. They are not allowed to be ridden in/ out. We ask that you please obey the rules as they’re being strictly enforced.
Show vehicles – Gate C opens at 7 am – You’ll come off of Ramona Parkway and head down Lake Perris Drive. Don’t pull into the main parking access lanes, stay on Lake Perris Drive, about a 1/4 mile, and you’ll see signs to Gate C to gain access to the property.
We’ll greet you with a smile and you will kindly pay us 10.00 per person. A parking attendant will get you placed. Please no outside alcohol, coolers or grills; full concessions and ATMs are on the property.
* If for any reason you need to leave the property before the show ends please find a security member so they can assist off the property safely.
Motorcyclists – Gate C opens at 7 am – Come off of Ramona Parkway and head down Lake Perris Drive. Don’t pull into the main parking access lanes, stay on Lake Perris Drive, about a 1/4 mile, and you’ll see signs to Gate C to gain access to the property. We will greet you with a smile and you’ll pay us 10.00 per person. After 10 am motorcycles will have to be walked in or escorted by staff through crowds.
Mini Bike Races – We’ll have a dedicated spot for you to set up if you wish. You can not drive your mini bikes through the main area of the show. Please honor this request.
Vendors – Gate C opens at 7 am – We’re asking that you be on location between 7 am and 9 as the fire department needs to do a walk through before the main gates open. We need you to unload your products and park your vehicles in the dedicated vendor parking as quickly as possible. This will help us eliminate any unforeseen issues. We will be on location Friday from 12 pm until 5 pm if you prefer to set up your easy ups. It’s a secured area.
Security – We’re fortunate to be working with the USA Protection Services this year. They are very familiar with the So- Cal Fairgrounds and their policies. The NO Colors policy will be in effect and hope that you understand. We love that the Hoedown is a family friendly event and would like to keep it that way. If any issues or concerns arise please find the nearest security guards.
Jamie, Lisa and I appreciate your ongoing support and want you to have a great time. Come out, listen to great music and meet some of the best people in the industry.
See you on April 23, 2016
–Kutty Noteboom
www.hkhoedown.com
Admission $10.00 per person, small children free.
*No Pets
*No Outside Alcohol
*No Coolers
*No Colors
*No Camping on site
Off Site Lounging and Camping
Camper’s Resort – walking distance
Lake Perris Camping
or Hotels
VOTING PUBLIC CHOOSES WINNERS OF VICTORY MOTORCYCLES’ ‘OPERATION OCTANE’ DEALER CUSTOM BUILD CONTEST– “Evil Ethel” from Strokers Dallas and “Desert Racer” from IWAN-BIKES GmbH pick up 1st place prizes, “King Octane” from Coastal Victory and “Grifter” from Brisan Motorcycles named runner-ups
Victory Motorcycles is thrilled to announce that custom Victory Octane motorcycles built by Strokers Dallas of Dallas, Texas, and IWAN-BIKES GmbH of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany, have won the “Operation Octane” dealer build contest. These two champion Victory dealers are joined in the winner’s circle by runner-ups Coastal Victory of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Brisan Motorcycles of New Castle, Australia.
A competition determined by the voting public, Operation Octanehad 26 Victory dealers from around the world creating their own interpretations of the light, fast and affordable 2017 Victory Octane.
“Take a mean bike and make it meaner. That’s the vision we had in our mind for our evil Victory Octane that we call Ethel,” North American Champion Strokers Dallas says of Evil Ethel.
“The Desert Racer is born from the underground,” International Champion IWAN-BIKES GmbH says of Desert Racer. “Special knobby tires, a low handlebar, a metal cooler protection, off-road footrests and a real leather seat make you ready for hard rides! The front suspension is protected, and the rear fender is special designed for muddy roads. The paint job is handmade; it’s a real military color. The design is special airbrush work. To transport some goods we have added throw-over-bags.”
“Keeping with the Victory brand tradition, we added fenders from a Victory Kingpin (modified to fit), had our painter (Rusty Nash) add a SIC custom paint job and topped the build off with a Ness Intake and Bassini 2-into-1 Exhaust,” North American Runner-Up Coastal Victory says of King Octane.
“Our goal was to create a motorcycle that was still recognizably an Octane, but meaner, leaner and more eye catching than the standard bike,” International Runner-Up Brisan Motorcycles says of Grifter. “It also needed to sound fantastic, be great fun to ride and turn heads wherever it goes. The resulting build combines a hand-made tail section, repurposed Arrow exhaust with lobster back headers, metallic cherry and graphite paintwork, 18-inch Performance Machine wheels and a stance that begs the rider to take the long way home.”
Fans of Victory Motorcycles were invited to vote for their favorite bike online at VictoryMotorcycles.com from Oct. 31 to November 21.
Available in Gloss Black ($9,999), Matte Super Steel Gray ($10,499), Matte Pearl White ($10,499) and Gloss Black with Graphics ($10,499), the 2017 Victory Octane features a high revving liquid-cooled 60-degree V-Twin with four-valve heads and dual-overhead cams that makes 104 horsepower and 76 foot-pounds of tire-shredding torque. While it has the heart of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb™ racer and a 0-60 mph time that makes it the quickest Victory ever produced, there’s also a stiff and lightweight cast-aluminum frame, sharp steering geometry, a tight wheelbase and 32 degrees of lean angle.
BRASS BALLS BARS– Give your bike some much needed love. Some would argue the best time to customize it is when you are not riding it. Your bike is parked. It’s too cold out to ride, but you can still play with it… wait a minute. That’s too weird.
If you can’t get out and ride, you can at least get out and customize. And if you are still riding, then customize and enjoy the ride with your new parts. We have a great selection of new Brass Balls Cycles parts and are revealing more each week, like these…
Introducing… Brass Balls Bars which are Made in the USA
They are 1 inch OD x 0.109-inch wall premium American steel tubing. Made by CNC mandrel benders resulting in ultra smooth tube bends with both sides being perfectly matched.
NEXT WEEK WE MAY ROLL ON SEVERAL FRONTS— Waiting to hear about the Yelvington tech. We are working on a plan to add more features.
And of course, we are working on our goals for next year. I hope Uncle Monkey is correct in his yearly assumption. Whatever works out, Hang On!
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
