Hey, We have so much to be thankful for today. I’m proud of America for standing up for freedom and democracy. More than that for standing up for truth and integrity. For the first time in almost four years we have something to look forward to. In my entire life I never thought evil could […]
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Hang on for this one… Hey, This came up time after time this week. I got it from artists, relatives, brothers and shop owners. They experienced sort of a daze after the election. Some were unaware, some needed confirmation. Some had questions. Now is a time for hard work. The American public stood up for
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The (not so distant) Future of Motorcycling Who will the motorcyclists be a generation from now? What will they be riding and where will they be riding it to? If you’re reading this, you’ll be very happy you ride now. The bad news is there was no good news until last week. Motorcycles were inevitably
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In case you forgot. Many of the measures in South Dakota are misleading. You need to read them over and over to catch the real direction. If you’re not sure Vote No. Maybe they will straighten it out the next time. Tuesday Is Election Day Next Tuesday is Election Day. With the election on the
Hey, This has been a very strange week and I know a lot of folks are very concerned about the election. I heard that Kamala promised to shut the border down if she’s elected. So, if she let in enough Illegals to get her elected she’ll shut it down. Isn’t that special. Joe Rogan had
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Hey, What a wild week. I am going to step back onto the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Board of directors, if they’ll have me. I spoke to the Mayor of Sturgis, then she resigned and the city collapsed. I watched the next 100-year-old motorcycle rally for 2025 take shape, the American Trans Am from North Carolina
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Shit went nuts. Monday morning I pondered heading to the gym and kicking back, then the phone rang. Steve Klein called about the next Vintage cross country rally on 100-year-old bikes, called the American TransAm. It’s scheduled for next September and Bikernet will be a Sponsor. It’s carefully produced and orchestrated by the crew at
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Hey, I don’t know what to make of today. It’s nuts. I’m reaching out the JD Vance’s staff today. Maybe I can interview him in Sturgis, SD. We’re burnin’ daylight. I need to roll over to Scott Jacob’s and deliver some books. The Goat team is here trimming trees. I got the ’58 chevy running
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Hey, I’m trying out a whole new News format and system. We are getting a hang of it, and I’m negotiating with the Web Team to deal with the Homepage. Someone said something about a meeting next Thursday the 17th. Don’t they know I produce the News on Thursdays? What’s the agenda? What will be
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URGENT MOTORCYCLE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES Shops, Industry and the Rest of Us Need to be Involved! Everything you own is seemingly being co-owned by someone else–you need to take a look at Right to Repair, Right to Modify, mandating renewable fuel for everyone, banning and targeting of ICE engine motorcycles, lack of support for existing owner
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Boss is so busy, he started another shop to get busy with business. In the news this week, Bandit watches an old Science Fiction movie again and draws comparison to the current chaos on planet Earth regarding our oxygen levels. Can you guess the name of that flick based on a novelette by Philip K
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The independent and aftermarket motorcycling industry is endangered. Shops, builders, parts makers – every aspect of the industry is being threatened by regulatory lockdown. Dealers won’t work on bikes over ten (10) years old, but manufacturers won’t let anyone other than dealers work on the bikes. Motorcycling legend Bob Kay is speaking out for the
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus With the end of May upon us, it’s great to report that the House Congressional Motorcycle Caucus has added six (6) new members since Bikers Inside the Beltway! These additions bring the House caucus up to 36 lawmakers from both political parties. The House and Senate Motorcycle Caucuses host educational seminars and
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Hey, In the news this week, it seems of all the plagues upon publishing business, Veloce publishers were endowed with having to stop shipping outside UK. Wow. Black Hills Motorcycle Show Winner speaks out on…..,yup, winning! Sam Burns got hold of more women and sidecar pics to showcase. RFR announces the Texas Weather and a
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This week bikers from across the nation descended on Capitol Hill. The 2024 Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) Bikers Inside the Beltway was the largest in the 15-year history of the event! Motorcyclists from 37 states made the trip to Washington, D.C. to advocate for issues that matter to the street rider. The list of policy
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Hey, Guess what… Bandit has one more project and its the size of a building…he bought another one in Sturgis. Speaking of which, the town is roaring to get roars of crowds and motorcyclists. It is the season to be adventurous and outdoors. Bikers and actually much motorsport change the economy for the good. Small
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Hey, Every week has a vibe. I started to watch a Jerry Lee Lewis documentary and he mentioned something I’ve felt a few times in life, pure Nirvana. He said he encountered BB King in a blues joint and listening to the blues and R&B tunes made him feel as if he had died and
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Last week, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) attended an event in Washington, D.C., hosted by Waymo, a self-driving car company. Titled “Every Mile Together: Waymo Safety Forum and Discussion,” this event included a panel discussion with executives for Waymo, the National Safety Council and the Governors Highway Safety Association. Waymo is a subsidiary of Google
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Call To Action — U.S. Senate Bill S. 3094 Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rule on tailpipe emissions. The plan calls for greenhouse gas emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years for passenger vehicles. The original plan would have required 67% of new light-duty car and truck sales
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Hey, What a whacky, wonderful week. Not sure where to start, but there’s a message here somewhere. I’m now on the board of directors of the Sturgis Museum. Tomorrow it’s back to the museum to work with the staff on the magazine. I’m trying to build a 3-5 mile track in the Badlands. Assalt Weapan
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New Leadership For House Motorcycle Caucus This week, the House Motorcycle Caucus announced changes to its leadership team. Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas, who will retire at the end of the year, has stepped down as co-chair of the caucus. Congressman Burgess helped found the caucus in 2009 and has been a tireless champion for
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Hey, I often say, “Life is nuts and then you die.” But there’s hope, at least on one front this week. There’s Hope And We Can Prove It! But I will keep it short. In the meantime, get involved with your local motorcycle rights organization, so we can ride free next year. The Bikernet Weekly
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by Daniel W. Nebert For the past 35 years, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned us that emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, predominantly carbon dioxide (CO2), are causing dangerous global warming. This myth is blindly accepted — even by many of my science colleagues who know virtually nothing
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Nominees Wanted – Class of 2024 MRF Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Motorcycle Riders Foundation Hall of Fame The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Hall of Fame (MRFHOF) was introduced at the Meeting of the Minds in Denver, Colorado. This institution was created to recognize individuals who have worked through the MRF to positively impact motorcycling.
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