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NCOM Biker Newsbytes for August 2022

Industry & Legislative Motorcycle News from USA and the world Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish In the News this Month: Motorcyclist killed by self-driving car — “the driver of the Tesla said he had the ‘auto-pilot’ setting on…he told police he didn’t see the motorcyclist.” UN set to allow increased speed for autonomous vehicles Honda developing lane assistance system for the “bikes of the future” UK wants to ban the sale of new fossil fueled motorcycles Jury acquits trucker charged with seven-count motorcycle homicide (Yes! Its that New Hampshire trucker!!!) Petition calls for proper punishment for Bike thieves Sturgis traffic down, but still higher than average Bonneville motorcycle speed trials cancelled due to flooding Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) calls it quits SAVE THE DATE 2023 NCOM Conevention in Phoenix Click here to read important motorcycle related NCOM news for August 2022 on Bikernet.com THE AIM / NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “But where, says some, is the king of America? I’ll tell you. . . . let a crown be placed . . . , by which the world may know, . . . that in America the law is king. For in absolute governments the king is the law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other . . . ” ~ Thomas Paine (1776), Patriot * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Want only motorcycle news and […]

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Post Rally Blues Bikernet Weekly News for August 18th, 2022

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With News from all over the Nation The rally came and went in the blink of an eye. I’m trying to write my rally report and get a handle on my experience and the vibe for this year. I’m also experiencing post rally and flooded Bonneville blues, while studying the Texas mile for Salt Torpedo test runs in March. The day after they canceled Bonneville, I received two calls. One, my FIM required stickers were ready. And second, our team shirts were finished at Alpine impressions. I think I am enjoying the outta-of-gear feeling right now. I’m still quizzing folks about their rally experience. My grandson had a blast, then was forced to ride back to war-homeless torn Los Angeles. — Bandit Click Here to get this week’s wrap of all the Motorcycle News that matters * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Support the Salt Torpedo created by Bandit and the 5-Ball Racing Team. Get a subscription to Bandit’s Cantina (click here) Or visit the Sponsorship Page for the Bonneville effort (click here) Or the easiest thing to do is subscribe to the Free Bikernet Blog Weekly Newsletter (click me)

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Why We Chop: Jack and his Panhead

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This Third Chapter in the Series by Sam Burns Read the Full Series only at Bikernet.com (click here) Jack graduated from high school the summer following the Tet Offensive and he knew boys who made the ultimate sacrifice. Jack got a summer job working construction for a couple of old Seabees. It was the hardest work he ever encountered. The brothers were fair but tough. He was a hot-headed kid with an axe to grind. One day while working in his garage he heard a Harley fire up. It sounded powerful and surreal, like a locomotive on fire. The guys who lived across the alley were building a chopper in their one-car garage. Jack was hooked. It became all he could think about. It was the dream that kept him going. If only. Click Here to read this Cultural Legacy of Choppers explained in traditional Storyteling format * * * * * * * * * * Want more Adventure ? Make your own with Bikernet riding gear !!! You have to see the unique products at 5-Ball Racing Online Shop. Click & make your pick.

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Chopper Mick : Why We Chop Series

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by Bandit Mick grew up on the South side of Chicago on the edge of a coal mining district. His folks were poor, and dad died when Mick was at a young age. He didn’t have much choice except to join the service directly out of High School & send half of his paychecks home. His dad didn’t leave him much, except a dirty Softail springer classic. He rode it everywhere as if it was his tool box to his future. Mick rode to boot camp. He rode to his first duty station, but he rode it home for safe keeping when he was shipped to war. When he returned, he stashed his uniform into his seabag, tucked it away, donned his desert boots, Wranglers, a flannel and a leather vest and rode the Softail to a local bar. Read this second chapter to understand & appreciate Chopper culture (click here) Share it with people who like motorcycles or wish to learn about customization industry, its contribution to economy & American legacy of building, repairing and riding your bike everyday. Tell ’em Bikernet.com sent ya !!! Click Here to read the First Chapter: Chopper Charlie * * * * Want to read how 5-Ball Racing built and raced the World’s Fastest Panhead at Bonneville Salt Flats ??? Have a look at the full-color high quality print book at the 5-Ball Racing Shop – click here

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Rally Winding Down Weekly News for August 11th, 2022

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It Couldn’t Be Better Hey, Guys are flying along every highway. Marilyn Stemp held a show maybe two every day. We entered our two Panheads in the Chopper Magazine show at Outlaw square. The action is hot and heavy. The bands at the chip are over the top. If you want something done to your bike, it’s here. I feel so fortunate to be living in motorcycle nirvana. I don’t know where to start. I’m thinking about a Sturgis story. But I better hit the news before it’s never completed. –Bandit Click Here to Read the Weekly News only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Riding Free for 25 years. Join the Cantina, get free swag and experience the Bikernet motorcycling legacy online since 1996…. Click Here to view Details about Cantina Membership.

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Harley-Davidson Reveals new Apex Factory Custom Paint

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H-D Legacy of Competition Inspires Custom Paint for Nine Touring Models MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson today revealed the new Apex factory custom paint option for select Harley-Davidson® Grand American Touring models. The dynamic new paint scheme debuts at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Apex custom paint is inspired by the long and successful competition history of Harley-Davidson, the world’s most iconic motorcycle brand. A racing legacy established more than a century ago in hill climbs, enduros, and fairground flat tracks continues today as the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory team defends its 2021 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers championship. “Apex factory custom paint gives riders the opportunity to express the thrill of speed and competition on the bodywork of their bagger,” said Brad Richards, VP of Design and Creative Director – Motorcycles. “This paint scheme communicates velocity and forward momentum with lines and colors inspired by Harley-Davidson competition motorcycles.” The Apex paint scheme features a graphic outline on the fuel tank which mimics the shape of the tank on the legendary Harley-Davidson® XR750 flat track racing motorcycle. On models with a fairing the graphic sweeps back to align with the tank graphic and leads with an angle that suggests speed. The lines on the front fender connect visually to those on the side covers and saddlebags, creating a flowing effect. When viewed in profile, the motorcycle appears to be in motion. The color scheme starts with a base of Vivid Black paint. A graphic element adds Gauntlet Gray panels surrounded by an accent stripe of Jet Fire Orange – the original color applied to the XR750 competition models. Each panel is designed with inner drop shadows and a subtle Bar & Shield pattern that fades in and out throughout the scheme. This fade effect was inspired by the checkered fade seen on

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High Pressure Bikernet Weekly News for July 28, 2022

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All the Motorcycle News that matters Hey, It seems like the pressure is on. The rally is just around the corner and the projects and commitments are piling up and then there is Bonneville. I’m on it even today. See the new model & the women’s T-shirt on her from Frank’s Five Ball Racing Platform. Bikernet.com’ 5-Balll Racing is headed back to the Salt, 2022. You can be a sponsor, even if you can’t make it. (check out past Salt record essential “How To Build A Salt Flats Motorcycle” book by Keith Ball, click here). I just received a proof of our Bonneville shirts. Bikernet.com Billboards are up in the Badlands. Ride fast and free, forever! –Bandit CLICK Here to Read the Weekly News only on Bikernet.com Bikernet.com, Riding Free for 25 Years The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.

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The Truth Bikernet Weekly News for July 21st, 2022

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Hey, The truth is everything. I scrambled out of bed a 6:24 this morning. My mission, to complete the Bikernet Weekly News always with hope for the future of America and motorcycling Freedom. A friend pointed out the obvious. There are radicals on both sides, but most of America is in the center, just trying to build a life, a family or a chopper and be free. They changed our Torpedo number to 5 or 5-Ball, perfect. New vinyls ordered. Let’s continue to ride free or die trying. –Bandit Click Here to Read this Week’s News only on Bikernet.com * * * * The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the suMotorcycle Museum. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Know more about our past success & efforts at Bonneville – Click Here.

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NCOM Biker Newsbytes for July 2022

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Industry & Legislative Motorcycle News from USA and the world Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish NCOM Convention Rocks Nashville New Motorcycle Organizations join NCOM Fuel Transperancy Tennessee waives Registration Fees for One Year Iowa ATV Riders now have greater access to State Roads New York gets tough on Non-Legal Road Bikes No more Licenses required for Three-Wheelers in Utah CLICK Here to Read this July Newsbytes on Bikernet.com The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) is a nationwide motorcyclists rights organization serving over 2,000 NCOM Member Groups throughout the United States, with all services fully-funded through Aid to Injured Motorcyclist (AIM) Attorneys available in each state who donate a portion of their legal fees from motorcycle accidents back into the NCOM Network of Biker Services Visit: www.ON-A-BIKE.com or contact 800-ON-A-BIKE. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gear up to ride to your favorite Motorcycling Events – Click Here to checkout the all-new 5-Ball Racing Shop

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Rally Planning Bikernet Weekly News for July 14th, 2022

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Action is happening fast !!! Hey, My grandson just experienced his first rally vendor effort in Southern California. I honor and congratulate every brother who makes it to the Black Hills for Sturgis Rally. There better be enough Jack Daniels to go around. And for every vendor small and large, I respect their efforts to make the rally a more complete experience for every rider and enthusiast. I wish them traveling luck and success in the Black Hills. The brothers and sisters are anxiously waiting. Keep after the dream and ride free forever or die trying. –Bandit CLICK Here To Read the Weekly News on Bikernet.com With News from FEMA, MRF, CO2 Coalition, Iron Horse Saloon, Baker Drivetrain, Sturgis, Bonneville, Billy Lane, Lowbrow, Mike Wolfe, Mama Tried, Harley Museum, Fuel Cleveland, Pussar, Bikernet, Bandit’s Cantina, J.J. Solari, Burma Shave, Climate Depot, Dutch Farmers, Electric Bikes, European Comission, and way more.

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