Hey,
It’s the Final Playoff Sunday, so who is going to read the Post? It’ll still be around on Monday, Tuesday… for years to come. Sometimes I think about the future and how we will be able to click on Bikernet and read an article from 20 years ago. Could be an amazing resource in the future.
In the meantime let’s hit the news. So I can take a break to watch some of the games. Hang on for this one.
THE MOST AMAZING DIGITAL DISCOVERY OF 2013, SO FAR– The last Titty email you will ever need!!! There’s no bottom when you scroll down…keeps going, and going, and?going! Warning ………………. do not spend all day trying to get to the?end !
BOTTOMLESS TITTY PIT:
–Buckshot
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WILD WORDS OF THE DAY–hypnopompic hip-nuh-POM-pik, adjective:
Of or pertaining to the semiconscious state prior to complete wakefulness.
SPITFIRE GIRDER UPGRADE INSTALL--From the tree to the nut: stainless washer, link with bushing face against the washer, bronze washer, stainless washer, nut. Install the pin into the tree using JB weld, or TIG fuse the edge to the tree, for a permanent fit.
Tighten the nut until it contacts the washer. Leave the nut loose enough to turn the link, with no end play.
–Paul Cavallo
Spitfire Motorcycles
We are having our issues with this upgrade, but Toby, the Bikernet Certified Welder may have the answer.–Wrench
THE BIKERNET OFFER OF THE WEEK–FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD NEW YORK 33 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10038
CONTRACT FUNDS – CREDITED FROM THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD.
We received an instructional letter to credit 10.500.000.00 dollars to your bank account. We wish to let you know that all charges are waived for the success of this contract fund to be credited into your account. Your response is required to enable us credit your account without any further delay and you are also required to get back to us with the confirmation of your banking particulars for us to know if what we have in our file is correct and to avoid crediting your fund to the wrong account.
Please be fast on this matter.
Best Regards,
Ben S. Bernanke
Chairman Federal Reserve Board New York.
If they don’t get you with one scam, there’s another one. Watch out!–Bandit
IKUZTOM LAUNCHED ON ROGUEFLIX– It’s hard to keep up with all the doings here at Leomark Studios! Our original show “iKuztom: America’s Sexiest Custom Bikes” launched on RogueFlix last week.
http://www.rogueflix.com/iKuztom.html
Now RogueFlix is launching our newest acquisition, “Omega 1” Motion Comics, this Sunday, January 20. We’re celebrating with a free Halo-4 Tournament and meet-and-greet at Microsoft’s Westfield Century City store, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (http://content.microsoftstore.com/store/detail/Los-Angeles-CA ) from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Erik Lundmark and Maria Collis will be there from Leomark Studios, along with Alina Andrei and Mark Edward Lewis, co-creators of “Omega 1,” and Byran Duran and Larry Rodriguez of RogueFlix Action Lifestyle Network. Microsoft is hosting the event. RSVP via Facebook or just pop by and check it out! If you can’t make it, TWEET it!
The “Omega 1” comic series follows the adventures of a genetically enhanced she-weapon in a post-hacker world-war future. Unaware of her true identity, Omega must piece together her past to uncover the conspiracy for global control orchestrated by those who raised her.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/455970571129244/?context=create
More info: Maria Collis, macollis@mac.com 818-645-8924
Event Location: Microsoft Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90067 310-228-3550
SUNDAY POST SAD STORY–
We grow up with such great hopes and dreams.
We face life’s challenges everyday and
We try to look everyone right in the eye.
To instill our sincerity in those we meet and converse with eye contact.
And in return we expect the same eye contact courtesy. These are the reasons why this is such a sad story!
Because this poor thing ……..
SHE WILL NEVER EXPERIENCE EYE CONTACT NEVER EVER !
SO SAD !!!
Is this correct because I don’t wanna now change out a newly set of purchased cams?
–Bikernet Reader
We recommend the 551, 583, or 585 cams for our 106-inch kits. Compression should not be a problem with the 583 cam in a 106 unless the heads have been decked or something. This bike should run great, and not have any problems with detonation or knock unless you get some really bad gas or the engine super heats, like in the parade line at Sturgis. Both of which are unusual circumstances.
Of course, since these are Easy Start cams there will be no starting problems in any case.
I hope that helps!
–Bruce Tessmer
Marketing Projects Coordinator
S&S Cycle Inc.
BIKERNET ASSALT WEAPON II, THE BOOK– I believe I’m about to head down a new yellow brick road on the path to build a first in cycling history—the first streamlined trike. I mentioned the effort to Dennis manning and he kicked-off a Trike class on the Bonneville salt flats. Over the next year and a half I will work with the best in the industry to build a Campagna styled trike, with two wheels in the front and one in the back, then we will take it to the Bub’s meet in 2014 and watch her fly.
This would make a fantastic book, since I will document every move on Bikernet, starting with the Campagna trike frame and a Class Glass fiberglass body or maybe something completely different with House of Thunder Harley-Davidson. Initially we plan to work with JIMS on a 135-inch Twin Cam engine and 6-speed trans, but then the new Indian company was intrigued, so you never know.
This old guy plans to be the pilot, and at 65 this may be his last build for Bonneville. It’s an historic endeavor, fun, and will make for the most beautiful photography on the Bonneville planet.
–Bandit
I reached out to Tim Remus to publish a book about our efforts, like he did the first Assalt Weapon.
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A BROTHER JOINS THE LAFFING DEVILS–Season Two Premieres on Monday, Feb. 18th at 10pm ET/PT
(New York, NY) – Blood, sweat and gears…the Laffing Devils are back and being challenged when THE DEVILS RIDE speeds back on to Discovery on Monday, Feb. 18th at 10pm ET/PT.
Last season, hit series THE DEVILS RIDE introduced viewers to a look inside the world of motorcycle clubs. This season, viewers will get to go deeper than ever before, and to see firsthand the biker war that is coming to the streets of San Diego.
The Laffing Devils, which was once one of the fastest growing motorcycle clubs in the city, has recently splintered off into two separate clubs. Now they are going head to head with new, rival club Sinister Mob Syndicate (Sin Mob for short) for honor, respect, colors…and maybe a little bit of revenge.
The leadership of the Laffing Devils is in a complete and utter uproar. LD founding member Danny Boy along with full patch Sandman are butting heads like never before. Billy the Kid has gone MIA and has left the club a mess. And White Boi – freshly released from serving a multi-year prison sentence – has joined the club to the dismay of some and the delight of others.
Meanwhile, Sin Mob appears to be getting stronger and stronger as the days go by. Bubba, Sin Mob President, is an ousted founding member of the Laffing Devils and is out for blood. He’s been expanding Sin Mob with “smart muscle”, and is being backed and sometimes even led by the hard hitting Rockem, a pilot by day, former marine and biker by night who is willing to fight tooth and nail for the life of this new club while pushing it in an aggressive outlaw direction.
San Diego may be big… but is it big enough for both the Laffing Devils and Sin Mob?
THE DEVILS RIDE is produced for Discovery Channel by Bischoff Hervey Entertainment. Eric Bischoff, Jason Hervey, Steve Stockman and Adam Vetri are Executive Producers. For Discovery Channel, David Pritikin is Executive Producer.
Our old friend, Ralph Randolf is playing a major part in this new season. You can see plenty of his bikes featured on Bikernet.–Bandit
QUESTION TO MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS– Can a motorcyclist sleep in a rest area as a motorist can?
Apparently bikers are being told, in some areas, that they can’t sleep in a rest area (on the ground next to their bike, in the grass or on a picnic table). They were told they had to leave. the reason they stopped was because they were falling asleep while riding their bikes. A car, truck, or rv and pull into a rest area and sleep in their vehicles without any problems. Have you heard of this being a problem in Maryland?
Gary
Reps mailing list
Reps@mrf.org
http://mrf.org/mailman/listinfo/reps_mrf.org
I have never had a problem in my travels, but I have not tried to sleep in a Wisconsin, Michigan or Georgia rest stop.
–Dave Dwyer
Legislative Director
ABATE of Wisconsin
SSMRO Rep
MRF BOD
I was chased off a picnic table once in GA, with my bike parked right beside the table. I was also told I couldn’t nap in the back of my pickup in IL. I don’t know if it had to do with the law or with a bored Barney.??Both events were in mid afternoon. In GA I was just told to get my “ass” off the table and get out of there. In IL I was told it was for my own safety, that someone might attack me while I slept.
–Dennis
Never heard of it being an issue in Connecticut but then again I have never seen a motorcycle rider attempt to sleep in any rest areas here.
–Lenny
I never had a problem with this either, or heard of one. It happened in Wisconsin and Michigan. They were chase off by the police. One person wrote to MDOT and was told that you can sleep in a rest area but only on your motorcycle, not on the ground or on a table. I think it happened last summer in Wisconsin and then someone from Michigan said it was a problem there too. What they are trying to determine is if it is a nationwide problem or a local one.
If you hear of it being one let me know and I’ll pass it on.
— MICHELLE HOLCOMB
I have never heard of this being a problem. Where did this take place and when? Who chased them off? ??LIVE TO RIDE. RIDE TO LIVE. RIDE FREE! SHELL
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU TELL YOUR DOCTOR, ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE A VET AND BEING TREATED BY THE VA–Do you have a gun in the house?
GOOD TO KNOW!
When I had my gangrene gallbladder taken out and spent 10 days in the hospital for what should have been an overnight stay the insurance company kicked me out. I had home nurse visits for two weeks and was asked if I had guns in the house. I respond that if I did I would not tell them. So the below has some merit.??
I told her I refused to answer because it was against the law to ask. Everyone, whether you have guns or not, should give a neutral answer so they have no idea who does and who doesn’t. My doctor asked me if I had guns in my house and also if any were loaded. I, of course, answered yes to both questions. Then he asked why I kept a loaded gun close to my bed. I answered that my son, who is a certified gun instructor and also works for Homeland Security, advised me that an unloaded, locked up gun is no protection against criminal attack. The Government now requires these questions be asked of people on Medicare, and probably everyone else. Just passing this along for your information: I had to visit a doctor other than my regular doctor when my doctor was on vacation. One of the questions on the form I had to fill out was: Do you have any guns in your house?? My answer was None of your damn business!!
–Anonymous
Hey, I receive stuff like this on a regular basis. We need to be absolutely sure any report is accurate. We have so much going for us in this fight, we don’t need any inaccuracies.—Bandit
ANOTHER CRAZY WORD FROM THE BIKERNET ENGLISH DEPARTMENT–
shindy SHIN-dee, noun:
ARE YOU INTO SAILING?–Catalina Cruiser’s Weekend
October 18 – 20, 2013
• On the southbound route for Cruisers heading for the Mexican Riviera.
• Friday – Arrive in time for Happy Hour and live music at the Harbor Reef bar
• Saturday – Exhibitor Booths, Cruising Seminars, BBQ & Live Island Music, Free
• Tri-tip by Port Royal YC, drinks by Adventure Voyaging, sides & desert by you
• Raffle and Giveaways to benefit Heal the Bay and Catalina Evironmental Leadership Program
• Cruise the Whole Week if you like. Join Holly Scott & Charlies Charts on The Round the Rocks’ cruise
• Boatless? Live History – Travel to and from Cruiser’s Weekend and stay aboard The Tall Ship Bill of Rights
• Then Sail South to the Long Beach Boatshow on the following weekend
• All Information, Click Here
Other exciting AV news…
• Sail Greece is almost full
• Canals of France update
• Sail San Juans in August
• Coastal Cleanup in September
• Sail Bahamas in November
I’m going with this group to sail around Greece this year. If you want a terrific adventure with very good folks, check it out. It will be an adventure of a lifetime.–Bandit
THIS COMMENT JUST IN FROM A BIKERNET READER–DYSFUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT THURSDAY NEWS FOR JANUARY 17, 2013
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10858
In response to section “35 STATES SO FAR….IT’S GROWING” see this:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/medical/28thamendment.asp
I’m only trying to keep truth and facts alive. Propagating myths helps no one.
–Will
Hammonton, NJ
This is what I was talking about above. We don’t need to ever step across the accuracy line. Besides, it’s against the Code of the West.
WE RIDE!
ANOTHER SUNDAY DIGITAL DISCOVERY–
Explorer’s Long-Lost Scotch is returned to Antarctica
(AP) – Talk about whisky on ice: Three bottles of rare, 19th-century Scotch found beneath the floor boards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackelton’s abandoned expedition base were returned to the polar continent today.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key personally returned the Scotch to Antarctic Heritage Trust officials at a ceremony at New Zealand’s Antarctic base on Ross Island. The bottles will be transferred by March from Ross Island to the desolate hut at Cape Royds, where they had been forgotten for 102 years.
The bottles of Mackinlay’s whisky, bottled in 1898 after the blend was aged 15 years, were among three crates of Scotch and two of brandy found in 2010 beneath a basic hut Shackleton had used during his 1907 Antarctic excursion.
Distiller Whyte & Mackay, which now owns the Mackinlay brand, drew a sample with a syringe through a cork of one of the bottles. The original recipe is long gone, but the distiller recreated a limited edition of 50,000 bottles.
[Sounds like something we should look into, guys!]
–Josh Placa
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT
Adrenaline Junky File
2nd Grandchild, June
*Dry Lakes Racers Australia* D R L A Speed Week Feb. 18-22
*Texas Mile* March 22-24
*Ohio Mile 2013* April 27-28 June 8-9 July 6-7 Sept. 28-29
*Loring Maine* The Maine Event July 12-14
*Bonneville, SCTA* ….200 Days….August 10-16, 2013*
*BUB Speed Trials* August 24-29, 2013*
*Mojave Mile* T B A
Here’s a recent day in the life of an old guy refusing to give up easily. Something you youngsters can look forward to in the future? Over the past few months my left eye starting blurring after a cataract repair five years ago. The educated young female eye Doctor at the VA looked deep into my dilated eyes in a dimly lit room, discovering the issue was the tissue.
My chin was placed in the alcohol swabbed chin holder, my forehead pressed tightly against the forehead retainer. My eye was captured with a suction cup. DO NOT FLINCH….ZAP……the party started, zap, zap, the laser burned a hole in the foggy part of my left eye. Eye drops for a week and see me in a week. The eagle-eye is coming back while the VA is rebuilding me one part at a time, how exciting.
This past couple of weeks spent time interviewing an old friend from Beaverton, Oregon. Jim Bartlett, Master Iron Worker/Sculpter, the man behind Classic Iron. Jim is one of those once-in-a-life-time men you have the privilege of meeting, seems we met in the mid ‘80s at a motorcycle show in Washington nearly 30 years in the past. We spent the week in Sturgis during the late ‘80s riding around the Black Hills.
A couple more phone calls and we’ll have a great story about a master craftsman from Oregon.
Jim Bartlett’s hand fabricated Evo-Pan parked next to my street 98-inch Evo, 10.008 second 1/4 mile, daily rider.
Plane tickets are in hand for the Cincy V-Twin Dealer show Feb. 2nd & 3rd.
With a little help from my friends….Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
3 Ex-Wives, My 3 Sons and their Families, Aerocharger, All Balls Racing, Kent Rich, Dutch and the Crew@Air Tech Streamlining, Arai Helmets, Keith R. Ball and the Crew@Bikernet, Bikers Choice, Bred Beach@Beach Racing ,Cometic Gaskets, Dan Thayer@vtwinfuelinjection, Allen Alvarez@Daytona Twin Tech, ERC Race Gas, George The Wild Brush, ET Krankvents (Thanks Ted Shrode, Ph.D—- R. I. P.), Fisher Harmonic Damper, Dan Stern@House of Thunder H-D, Horsepower Inc., Ron Williams, Jeff
, Kevin@Hardtailz, Randy, Michelle and the Crew@Hyperformance, Jim’s Machine USA, K&N Air Cleaner, Paul Kittrell@Lyndall Racing Brakes, Marc Susman@Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Ray Whitehead@Pegasus, Pingel, Jim @Sharp Eye Transmission, Reggie and Crew@R&R Cycle, Ben Kudon@Rivera Primo, Matthew Wiley@Race Tech Suspension, Rick Tedder@ R/T Performance, Schnitz Racing, Mr. McCahill@Spyke, S&S Cycle, Matthew Negherbon@Thunder Motorcycles in San Jose, Guy Caputo@Tiger Racing, Steve The Turbo Doc, Tsubaki Chains, Vanderbeck Race Cars, Vanson Leathers, Dr. Willie, World Wide Bearings, Duncan Keller, Yankee Engineuity in San Jose, Ca..
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER FINDINGS FROM DR. WEIL–Do You Know Where Sugar Hides?
According to the National Cancer Institute, Americans consume an average of about 22 teaspoons a day of added sugar, far exceeding the maximum of six teaspoons for women and nine for men that the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends. Health issues such as mood swings, rheumatoid arthritis and cavities can be affected by sugar intake, and the AHA says that added sugar is associated with increased risks of high blood pressure and high triglyceride levels.
To understand how much sugar you are consuming, start by reading labels and minimizing the products that list sugar as one of the main ingredients. Familiarize yourself with the other words that signal sugar: dextrose, glucose, sucrose, fruit-juice concentrate, malt syrup, maltose, molasses, beet sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and evaporated cane juice.
Also be aware of products that may seem innocent but often contain excessive amounts of sugar, including:
1. Prepared and packaged foods – sugar is a flavor enhancer, so read the labels of flavored yogurts, cereal (including flavored oatmeal), frozen waffles and canned goods. Also be aware that many cold cereals that are regarded as unsweetened – such as many brands of corn flakes – contain significant amounts of added sugar.
2. Drinks – juice, sports drinks and alcohol may all contain added sugar, as can coffee drinks that include anything more than coffee.
3. Condiments – prepared salad dressings, barbeque sauce, ketchup, jams and jellies are common culprits.
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WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME DEDICATION–Chippewa Falls – January 17, 2013
– Honorable Governor Scott Walker
– Honorable Gary Wetzel, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
– Honorable John Scocos, Secretary – Wisconsin Dept. of Veteran Affairs
– Other dignitaries
Jubilance – celebrating God’s Bountiful Blessings so Beautifully Bestowed upon us, is here! Today we celebrate a monumental success in opening the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Chippewa Falls.
Pursuing this facility has been a remarkable journey indeed. The challenges, trials and tribulations only made us stronger as referenced in James I, the Holy Bible.
Area Veterans, Vet organizations and Auxiliaries, fellow legislators, community leaders and countless individuals all must take credit. Our goal was/is to prominently recognize Veterans, learn from their sacrifices, cherish patriotism and make a difference. The local media was outstanding in appraising the public about the progress and needed actions over the years.
Today, as ever in this facility, the heritage is inspiring. Governor Walker – Your Christian parents and family is outstanding. You share your Blessings so well. Your composure, contagious enthusiasm and refreshing optimism are great!
Gary Wetzel, earning the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Nation’s highest award for military bravery caused you to promote passionate patriotism ever so wonderfully. It is a privilege to be in your presence, your presence will always be here.
John Scocos, the military heritage graced upon you, clear back to the Greek Spartansos/Athenians is best summed up at your Dad’s (WWII-POW) monument stone at the Wisconsin Veterans Tribute in Cadott. Thank you for being steadfast in serving this and so many other projects with fellow staff – Bob Seitz, Susan Marcott, John Hogan, Dave Larson and Pete Hanson.
The proud heritage momentum is ever so close. The Wisconsin Veterans Tribute, Cadott is unique in the USA/World in 93 ways. The 61 flags and 80 plus monument stones:
Each tells a story. The Binder here starts a project to record properly the history and perspective of each item.
There is more, so much more to be proud of. Look outside – see Highway 29, Wisconsin WWI Highway. An original 2020 project; it was compete in 2005.
Also just down the road, all people coming here will experience this heritage:
– Hwy 27 – Citizen Soldier Hwy
– Hwy 53 – Peace Memorial Hwy
– Hwy 29 Bridges – official State Law Enforcement, Firefighter, EMS and Citizen Soldier Bridges just a few miles west.
– – Hallie Peace Park
– American Motorcyclists Tribute
– Area Historical Tribute
– Christian Crosses on Highways
– Highground Veterans Park
– Wisconsin Law Enforcement Tribute
–Dave Zien
QUICK BIKERNET READER COMMENT–
DYSFUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT THURSDAY NEWS FOR JANUARY 17, 2013
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10858
Don’t know if you keep up with the Barrett – Jackson auction, but on Thursday a pair of 2010 Indian Chiefs sold for a whopping $200,000! One was the Chief Classic and the other was the blacked out Chief. They were one of the charity packages they auction off. Had to make Polaris proud and did my heart as well.
–Tinman
Longwood, FL
What would my ’46 go for?–Bandit
MORE FROM THE AUCTION FRONT--Hey George Barris just sold the Bat Mobile
for 4,200.000.00!! At the Barret Jackson auction on Speed channel.
Oh buy the way.
I will be going to Cin’cy Feb.1st. for the V-twin Show with the Burg Tool group.
–Pablo
SHAFTERS PRIVATE BURN-OUT FEST–
It was a wide open, full throttle, sweetheart kinda’ New Years Day for the So-Cal Fallbrook car club, the “Shafters.” As a club, they always like to start the year off with a bang, and what better way to do it than having a “Burn-out” party, the 5th of its kind for the locals. Professional drag racer, car builder, and all around good guy Mike Hayden donated his home, shop, and private burn-out strip for his fellow club members to fill the air with tire smoke.
Clint Campbell, last years president of the Shafters made an announcement over the PA system that a special effort had been made to invite one of the founding members, Dode Martin to attend. Dode Martin is a name that has been around some time, as he started the Dragmaster Company along with Jim Nelson, building frames in Fallbrook around 1958. Talking with him, he remembers they built about 200-250 front engine dragster chassis through the years.
LANE SPLITTING VIDEO– check out this video on the online front page of the LA Times today. Someone has done the courtesy of educating the public on moto lane splitting. Bagus! Saludos, E Open lanes, even during gridlock
While the practice of “lane splitting” scares many drivers, motorcyclists believe that it’s just making effective use of otherwise open space on the freeway.
http://www.latimes.com/videogallery/74082838/News/Open-lanes-even-during-gridlock
–From Ernie Chavez
Education is the key–Bandit
AMAZONIAN MOTORCYCLE GIRL–
Join the LRS team on an adventure in the snowy Sierra where we get to hear the story of a warmer place. A deli shop owner shares his tale of time spent in the Amazon and the strange rider he met.
Ultimately it is the tale of when he and his companion learned to ride and the bike he owns now. Trust us when we tell you that it is a tale you don’t want to miss.
Previous Stories:
Global Warming?
LRS Monster Hunt!
El Chupacabra!
http://www.mythslegendsandtales.com/
GUN NUT POLITICAL WARS ABOUT TO HEAT UP–Wednesday morning, the White House accused the NRA of using children as “pawns in a political fight,” because we pointed out in an advertisement that while President Obama’s children are protected by armed guards at school, their father had shown little interest in armed protection for anyone else’s children. We said Obama was being hypocritical. The White House said our ad was “repugnant and cowardly.”
Minutes later, Obama surrounded himself with children, to announce that he will use “whatever weight this office holds” to get Congress to prohibit all private sales of firearms, ban “military-style assault weapons” and impose a “10-round limit on magazines.” As if to acknowledge that few adults are agreeing with him, Obama said the voices of children “should compel us to change.”
Several groundless presumptions and misleading statements Obama made in laying out his gun control vision deserve to be corrected and clarified here.
First, Obama said “Congress should restore a ban on military-style assault weapons, and a 10-round limit for magazines.” Of course, we would oppose restoring the ban that was imposed between 1994 and 2004. But restoring the old ban is not what Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has said the legislation she has promised to introduce next week will propose.
Feinstein says that her new bill will propose to ban 120 firearms by name (as compared to 19 in her 1993 bill), and a draft of the bill obtained by NRA-ILA shows that she will propose to ban additional categories of rifles, shotguns and handguns far beyond those covered in her earlier effort. She has also told reporters that she is considering proposing that this vast array of firearms be subject to the National Firearms Act and forfeited upon the owners’ deaths,’ or be subject to a mandatory “buy-back,” a euphemism for confiscation with compensation.
Second, Obama used the expressions “military style assault weapons” and “weapons . . . of war” to describe semi-automatic firearms that are not designed for, or used by, any military organization.
Third, Obama said his agenda should be adopted “if there is even one life that can be saved,” without admitting that limiting magazines to 10 rounds might render a person unable to defend himself or herself against a criminal attack. Police officers will not be limited to 10 rounds, although they carry multiple spare magazines on their duty belts, they have long guns in their patrol cars, they can call for back-up on their radios, and after running license plate numbers on cars they pull over, they often know who they may be dealing with before they make their approach. A private individual jumped in a parking lot or awakened in the middle of the night by an intruder will likely have only the magazine that is in his or her gun.
Fourth, Obama said “as many as 40 percent of all gun purchases are conducted without a background check.” But the study that claim is based upon found that “The predominant sources of guns, unsurprisingly, were stores (60 percent). Other important sources included family members and acquaintances.” Only four percent of gun owners who were surveyed acquired guns from dealers and non-dealers at gun shows and flea markets, and three percent did so “through the mail” (which, as the study noted, requires a NICS check through a dealer). Acquisitions from strangers are the exception, not the rule.
Obama was right about one thing, however. He cannot get most of what he wants unless Congress gives it to him, and members of Congress often respond to what they hear from their constituents. Opponents of the Second Amendment have never been as organized, nor as well-funded, nor as strongly backed by the media, as they are today. We must not merely match their effort; we must exceed it by a wide margin.
The BATFE has recently released statistics showing that 9.5 million firearms were manufactured and imported for sale during 2011, up from 8 million in 2010. And, at least 408,000 new AR-15s were made in 2011, a number likely topped by a significant margin in 2012. But buying guns and running record numbers of NICS checks don’t mean as much to members of Congress as a phone call or email.
Obama didn’t mention it during his comments on Wednesday, but he is also proposing that Congress prohibit the possession of projectiles defined as “armor piercing ammunition.” Bearing in mind that federal law has prohibited the manufacture and importation of such projectiles since the 1980s, we are left to wonder whether such action by Congress would be followed by a new ruling by the BATFE, as to what kinds of projectiles the law would cover.
Obama told his adoring audience to “Ask your member of Congress if they support universal background checks to keep guns out of the wrong hands. Ask them if they support renewing a ban on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. And if they say no, ask them why not.” A better question for any lawmaker would be “why?”
Finally, Obama signed 23 executive orders on gun and safety-related issues, the list of which can be viewed on the NRA site. Among them, four initially appear the most potentially problematic.
First, Obama has directed Attorney General Eric Holder to review categories of individuals prohibited from possessing firearms, which presumably means that the president wants the list of persons prohibited from possessing firearms to be expanded. Anti-gun activists and academics have long suggested it should include persons under age 21, persons convicted of ever-pettier misdemeanors, and the like.
Second, Obama will direct Holder to issue a report designed to promote “smart” gun technologies that gun owners generally do not want, and that would raise the cost of firearms and potentially render them useless.
Third, Obama will direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to resume conducting shoddy research designed to promote gun control, something that is currently prohibited by law.
And fourth, Obama will require federal law enforcement agencies to request the BATFE to trace all guns seized in criminal investigations, presumably to generate statistics that the CDC could use in such studies.
In sum, the gauntlet has been thrown. It’s time to stand and fight.
TOM CALDWELL/Old Guys Do Rule Racing announce plans for 2013–Knoxville, TN: Tom Caldwell’s Old Guys Do Rule Racing proved the point in 2012, Caldwell finished 2nd in Pro Gas with the AMRA with the new 1/8 and ¼ ET & MPH records. Then, he went on to win the AHDRA Pro Stock National Championship #1 plate. Not bad, indeed, for a guy nearing Social Security. Everything is being freshened up and the training/diet for the old man starts tomorrow.
Caldwell’s lifelong racing passion has held strong thru out the 27 years of racing Harleys and he not only can race like a wild man but, he understands how racing works and has over the years has attracted a list of who’s who sponsors for which he is very thankful.
2013 Tentative Schedule
April 27-28 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway,NO TF or Nitro Funnybike, Bowling Green, KY
May 30-June 2 AMRA Mason Dixon Dragway, Hagerstown, Md.
June 29-30 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, KY
July 27-28 AMRA Kil-Kare Raceway, Xenia, OH
Sept. 20-21 NHRA Bristol Dragway, Bristol, Tn (MAYBE)
Sept. 28-29 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, KY
2012 Results:
9 #1 qualifier’s
6 wins!
2 runner up
Not too shabby for the “Old Guys Do Rule Racing Team”
Thanks to:
SOUTHERN BIKER MAGAZINE
TRAMMEL CREEK CYCLE WORKS
SA RACING (The Best heads available)
HOGSCRAP BRAND
S&S CYCLE
RED LINE OILS
PMFR
3D PAINTING
WEST HAVEN SPEED EQUIPMENT
VP FUELS
M/T TIRES
MSD
Team:
DANA ECKHARDT
STEVE ALLSTAEDT
MARY LOU BREWTON
ROBERT MINGE
CRAIG COCHRAN
RAY MATLOCK
GARVIN WIAWIAOLE
JERRY CARDWELL
JANET (Sister)
DAN (Nephew)
VA. JOHN
–Marylou B.
NMRA ATTACKS FREEDOM AND THE MRF– What is NMRA?
Jeff:
I know this is going to sound a bit harsh; but with your Utah people having run helmet legislation “off the table” your hypocrisy and capacity for being the “disingenuous” for which the word was invented has been exposed.
We keep hearing that your opposition to “federal” helmet laws is simply, and solely, because this should be a “states’ right” issue, alluding to how you might be open to some sanity where helmet use is concerned, as long as it’s done at the “state level.”
Why can’t you all just ‘fess up, and admit that you will oppose helmets, and their use, at any and all levels, and be done with it?
–Bob Jackson
Former Editor, and NMRA board member
Motorcycle Product News
I always say we are pro helmet but anti helmet law. I’ve never had a conversation with anyone of our members where they insist no one wear a helmet. Most of us don’t care if you want to wear a helmet, just don’t force me to wear one if i dont want to.
On another note, I live one block over from the DC convention center. Barack Obama is having all of his inaugural events there this year. Which means im basically living in a police state all weekend. My garage is only accessible from 3 different alleys all of which will be closed for an extended period of time. So Barack Obama is taking away my right to drive
or ride. It’s ridiculous, there are fences with barbed wire lining the streets. It does have a nice concentration campy feel to it though…..
Have a great weekend! As my father-in-law calls it, the brothers’ holiday.
I know we still have some in our ranks who talk about helmets that impair hearing, peripheral vision and break necks, but I think most of us aren’t against “helmets”. I often say that if a bill were introduced that prohibited helmets we would oppose it as well. We are neither anti or pro helmet, but are indeed pro “choice”.
The MRF office will be closed Monday, January 21st in observance of MLK day/Presidential Inauguration and will re-open on Tuesday.
–Tiffany Cipoletti
Office Administrator
Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Inc.
www.mrf.org
BIKERNET COVERS ROYAL WEDDING NIGHT–Prince Charles & Camilla’s Wedding Night Camilla bought a new pair of shoes for her wedding which got increasingly
tighter & tighter as the day went on. That night after the festivities were finally over, she & Charles had retired to their room at the palace.
Camilla flopped on the bed and said ‘Please remove my shoes darling, they are killing me.’
Ever obedient, the Prince of Wales attacked her right shoe with vigour. But it would not budge.
‘Harder’ yelled Camilla.
‘Harder?’ Charles yelled back, ‘I’m trying darling! but it’s just so bloody tight!’
‘Come on, give it all you’ve got ‘ she cried
Finally when it released, Charles let out a big groan, and Camilla exclaimed ‘Oh God, that feels so good.’
In their bedroom next door, The Queen turned to Prince Phillip and said, ‘See, I told you she would still be a virgin with a face like that!’
Meanwhile back in the other bedroom Charles was attempting to remove the other shoe when he cried out ‘Oh god, darling this one’s even tighter’ .
At which point, Prince Phillip turned and said to the Queen: ‘That’s my boy, once a Navy man…………………………………………….!
–from Jim Waggaman
JUST ONE MORE WORD FROM THE BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT–Camelot KAM-uh-lot, noun:
GROUND ZRO RACING ANNOUNCES OJ MARINELLIE’S RETIREMENT–
After 17 years racing with Ground Zro Racing from Debary, FL.and finishing with the #2 plate in the AHDRA Pro Stock class, OJ Marinelli’s throwing in his leather gloves and although he’ll certainly be missed at the track, he’s moving on to another stage of his life to spend more time with his family.
But this is NOT the end of Ground Zro Racing, Keith “Pee Wee” Byrnes is pleased to announce that Justin Collier, Orlando FL is coming on board.
Byrnes, “I’m proud to announce that Justin Collier has come on as my new partner and rider for Ground Zro Racing. We have made adjustments to our 2013 schedule and will be competing in all AMRA events. Sparks (John Peters) and I are excited about Justin coming on as rider for our Pro Stock Harley-Davidson. He won the AHDRA Super Sport Class championship for the 2012 season and has many skills that we feel are applicable to Pro Stock.”
“We have gone thru the bike at Justin’s shop and he has made some changes to the bike and feels confident with the bike and its setup. We’ll be testing in Feb to get Justin some seat time and used to the team’s racing routines and procedures. We’ll be ready to head out to the first AMRA event at State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, LA, March 23-24.”
BIKERNET BROTHEL STAFF DISCOVERS—The Pregnant Prostitute. Doctor asks pregnant prostitute. “Do you know who the father is?”
Prostitute replies, “Oh! For goodness sakes, if you ate a can of beans would you know which one made you fart?”
Have A Nice Day And Keep Smiling!!!!!!!
QUICK NEWS FROM VIETNAM–Vietnam fines ‘sideboobs’ model
A Vietnamese supermodel, famous for being willing to show most of it, has been fined for showing all of it.
Vo Hoang Yen, 25, was fined 3.5 million dong (roughly 5,000 baht, $168) for indecent exposure during an alleged costume malfunction at a show in Ho Chi Minh City to introduce a brand of male body spray.
“If it happens again, Yen will be banned from performing,” said city government official Vo Trong Nam, according to a report in Thanh Nien, the official youth newspaper.
Model Vo Hoang Yen, in the dress that alarmed the censors. (Photo from Thanh Nien newspaper)
The newspaper said Ms Yen’s dress, reportedly inspired by Vietnamese royal attire of the past, had a high collar and long sleeves but was almost fully barebacked and exposed most of her breasts on the sides.
“The fine is appropriate for her violation,” said Mr Nam, the city’s deputy director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the equivalent of Thailand’s Ministry of Culture.
Vietnamese law prohibits performers from wearing outfits that are offensive or inappropriate to the country’s culture and customs.
“When I was asked to wear the dress, I felt uneasy and a little worried,” Ms Yen told the Vietnamese media.
“At first I did not intend to wear it, but I didn’t want to put the organisers in a difficult situation. This is a painful lesson for me.”
HOLY SHIT—This is going to be another non-stop week. I need to write a Girl of Bikernet. We will post our S&S cam, Crane ignition tech tip. Sin Wu will post another World Run Chapter. The Triking Viking is riding the coast on a Victory while we attempt to catch the PlayOff Games and work on motorcycles.
Kyle rode the Big Bear Chopper Redemption, and I will transcribe the interview with the new boss, Simon Scott. Plus you’ll see the feature on Paul Morris’ drag bike Ultimate Builder Performance winner, and a feature on Ride Wright Wheels. Hang on, it’s going to be a non-stop week.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
