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The Upbeat Bikernet Weekly News for July 7th, 2022

Always Hope for the Best ! Hey, We are flying through this year. Every Monday, I tell the redhead, “Hang on. This week will be exciting, and it is.” I’m working with a book designer in Rapid City to convert the Terry the Tramp book onto Amazon books files. Already started making shit in the garage. This is an effort to organize and find spots for all my shit. It is going to be a test in patience and organization. We are grappling with positioning and bolting down our new Smithy Lathe. We put it in on the counter with skidster forks, but it needs positioning. I’m working with Atomic Bob and Andy, of Crank and Stroker apparel for our Bonneville T-shirts. Hang on for more reports, but in the meantime ride fast and free, goddammit. –Bandit CLICK Here to Read the Latest Weekly News only on Bikernet.com * * * * Join the Cantina & celebrate 25 years of Bikernet.com Discounts for One Yeas as well as Two Year Memberships. Click Here to See Details on Cantina Membership & its Features & Sections Almost 90% of Bikernet.com is available for Free, without any need for registrations or email address – to view the entire Articles, Featured Builds, Tech, Tests, et al, with photos. (For Cantina Memberships, apart from secure online payment, even checks within US are accepted. Contact us, if any specific questions)

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It’s A Wonderful Place: Bikernet Weekly News for June 30, 2022

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American Freedom is Working Hey, This could be a magnificent day in the hood, as you will see in the news. I wrote a story for Micah’s feature in Choppers Magazine. Magazines are heating up again. My grandson, Frankie and the lovely Em set up the FiveBall booth at Born Free. The place was jammed and hot, but the 5-Ball banners flew high. We will bring you the ultimate 4-speed trans clutch tech. It is working like a champ. Well, sorta. Then we bring you our first VL XA FL build tech with Irish Rich of Shamrocks Customs at the helm. Have a terrific 4th, stay safe, don’t burn the house down. We will be riding free forever. –Bandit Click Here to Read all the great news this week. * * * * Have a look at all the cool features, reports & news from Bikernet.com online archive dating back to 1996. So much more for you to discover.

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Rode Alone by K. Randall “Bandit” Ball`

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New Fiction on Bikernet.com “Bandit read her note again in a coffee shop at 1:00 in the morning. He hoped it wouldn’t happen, but he could feel it in her features and her comments. She was on the drift. Without her there was nothing except his favorite flannel and his leather saddlebags.” Maybe it had to do with motorcycles and how they made him feel. His chopper and a 4-inch barrel J.D. Crow engraved Colt Government Model pistol were all he needed, with his Ariat boots and his Buck pocket knife. * * * * Find entire novels written by him at Bikernet.com and the 5-Ball Racing Online Shop Don’t forget to share this short-fiction with your friends if you like it. Click Here to Read latest short-story by K Randall Ball Riding Free for over 25 years, check out all the cool stuff at www.Bikernet.com

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Vance & Hines Issues Statement on Federal Trade Commission Action

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Vance & Hines Issues Statement on Federal Trade Commission Action Against Harley-Davidson Background: The Federal Trade Commission announced a complaint on June 23, 2022, against Harley-Davidson, ordering the company to “fix warranties by removing illegal terms and recognizing the right to repair, come clean with customers, and ensure that dealers compete fairly with independent third-parties.” Link to Federal Trade Commission Press Release: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/06/ftc-takes-action-against-harley-davidson-westinghouse-illegally-restricting-customers-right-repair-0 Statement from Mike Kennedy, President & CEO of Vance & Hines: “This action taken by the FTC is a huge win for motorcycle riders. While we still need to see how this plays out, we anticipate that riders will have more choices in how they repair and update their motorcycles during the warranty period, which is clearly a big deal for companies in the motorcycle aftermarket, too. I hope that the “it will void your warranty” threat for someone who just wants a better sounding or smoother running Harley is a thing of the past.” * * * To Stay updated on all Motorcycle News and Industry Announcements … – simply Click & Subscribe to Bikernet’s FREE Weekly Newsletter

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The Conundrum Bikernet Weekly News for June 23, 2022

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This One is All Over the Place…. NEVER DULL— About five weeks until the Sturgis Rally hits. I’m helping with the Chip and a raffle roller project. My son, Frank asked what I want for father’s day and my neighbor recommended one of these killer gas cans. Bada bing, it was delivered. Irish Rich is wrapping final mods to our VL frame and I will bring you the first VL, XA, FL project bike tech. We were even able to move the Salt Torpedo into the shop. I need to remove the rear wheel and take it to Jason at Deadwood Custom Cycles for a new tire. The winter got this one. Ride fast and free, forever! –Bandit CLICK HERE To Read the Weekly News only on Bikernet.com * * * * Support Riding Free, Join the Cantina for wonderful Archive of Motorcycling Legacy from 25 years of BIKERNET.com Click To Subscribe

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NCOM Biker Newsbytes for June 2022

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Industry & Legislative Motorcycle News from USA and the world Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish Latest from NCOM this month: GAS PRICES FUEL MOTORCYCLE BOOM PAIN AT THE PUMP IS MAKING BIKERS RIDE LESS, AND MORE AS FUEL COSTS SPIKE, MORE PEOPLE RUNNING OUT OF GAS CRIME RISES AS TRAFFIC LAWS NOT ENFORCED ILLINOIS PLANS ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATE, INCLUDING MOTORCYCLES E.U. CLOSER TO COMBUSTION VEHICLE SALES BAN ‘TIRE POLLUTION’ COULD BE THE NEXT GREEN ISSUE MILLIONS AWARDED TO WOMAN “INJURED” WITH STD AFTER SEX IN A CAR FINALLY, A FLYING VEHICLE CLICK HERE to read NCOM June 2022 newsbytes on Bikernet.com * * ABOUT AIM / NCOM: 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 (www.ON-A-BIKE.com / 800-ON-A-BIKE).

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Savings for Dad from WindVest

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Happy Father’s Day WindVest Motorcycle Products wants to pass on the savings for your Dad!! Take 20% Off on all in stock items now until June 24th. WindVest fits a variety of motorcycles from Harley to Honda and many in between. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call. Our email: sales@windvest.com Visit our website www.windvest.com for these deals.

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The Brotherhood Bikernet Weekly News for June 16th, 2022

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It’s all Good and Inspiring… Hey, Life for a biker is a wonderful thing, primarily because of the brotherhood. Whether it’s club brothers, same brand brothers, two-wheeled brothers, it’s a special band of brothers. I try to relax. You know that business of meditating works, but it takes extreme concentration. We are working on a tech for Bikernet and maybe Cycle Source Magazine. I’m real close to another tech about our ’48 UL about getting it started and mods for the future. Its full-on first tech is coming. I’m looking for a name for this puppy and I’m working with Atomic Bob on a concept illustration. Until then, ride fast and free forever. –Bandit CLICK HERE to read the Weekly News, only on Bikernet.com * * * * Have a look at our Advertising Programs – none match our comprehensive industry news coverage. For details, CLICK HERE.

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Bagger Racing League: Round 1 Utah

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FUELING RACING At 2022 Bagger Races The last time the FEULING Flying Pig saw its tires grace a track, it marked the first podium finish on record for the team in this high velocity class of Bagger GP racing. With expectations high, the crew journeyed into Utah with a burning motivation to finish on top, and to best the field of bikes and riders alike who would undoubtedly leave it all on the track in hopes of standing atop the podium at the conclusion of the weekend. The Flying Pig saw some huge performance gains heading into the race weekend with our 592 short travel camchest kit married to our refreshed Milwaukee Eight engine. This is our, as we like to call it, “big nasty Put your big boy pants on and get serious” camshaft offered for all Milwaukee 8 engines. Our freshly tuned short stroke motor also armed with our FEULING Race Series lifters, oiling system, BA HighFlow air cleaner, and anti-reversion exhaust system, shined on the track. With our 592 camchest kit installed we saw our peak performance numbers from the dyno translate directly to the race track, all with the exact same components you can install on your build directly out of our parts catalog or your local Drag Specialties dealer. For a full build list on our official Bagger GP race bike CLICK HERE. Through a full day’s worth of practice sessions leading up to qualifying, the bike only seemed to get better with pressure. There were a few minor adjustments needed, including a blown fuse that nearly ended the weekend early, but the bike came off the track from qualifying with Ben Bostrom sitting in pole position for the main event later that afternoon. From the start we had our eyes set on the podium,

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Johnny Depp Harley From ‘Cry-Baby’ Movie is Up For Sale

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… Striking While Iron’s Hot by & from https://www.tmz.com/ There’s a rare piece of Johnny Depp movie history hitting the auction block … and the timing couldn’t be better for the motorcycle he used in “Cry-Baby” to pull in 6-figures. The bike is ‘sick‘ … it’s a 1955 Harley Davidson Model K … and it’s the same one used on-screen in Johnny’s 1990 cult classic film. The Harley is going up for sale through Kruse GWS Auctions and the opening bid is being set at $250,000 … with potential buyers needing to bid in $25,000 increments if they want to win Johnny’s movie ride. If that sounds kinda steep, keep in mind the immense popularity wave Johnny’s riding since winning the defamation case over Amber Heard. Fact is, all things Depp-related are commodities nowadays. The auction house says the Harley was the “picture bike” used throughout filming in principal photography … both on location in Maryland and also in Hollywood. The bike’s changed hands over the years, and is currently on display in a museum in Branson, Missouri following years of displays in different exhibits across the country. Also included in the auction is Janis Joplin’s mandolin, which she once gifted to Jimi Hendrix. The instrument is hand-painted with flowers and phrases … including “Love Thy Neighbor” and Jimi’s name. The auction house says the mandolin’s been in a private collection for 20 years and is on the market for the first time. They estimate that it will go for $250k. The auction opens June 25. * * * * Stay updated on all Motorcycle News, Reports and Events … – simply Click & Subscribe to Bikernet’s FREE Weekly Newsletter

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