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 semi-strong. Still needs some details worked out. It might snow tomorrow and I’ll cover it for the winter. Today may be the last opportunity to exercise the classic. I’m getting close to turning back to the Knucklehead and finishing the wiring. I’m looking at a Titanium Elishewitz knifle. I feel it’s time for a change. I carry a knife every day, everywhere. As soon as I forget it, I need to cut open a box…
Let’s hit the news and don’t forget to vote…
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The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Laura, Barry Green, El Waggs, J.J. Solari, Amy White, Jenn and the rest of the crew.
Electric Motorcycle Company Energica Shuts Down
Company to Will Liquidate Assets. EV world is shrinking. fast.
Is this the “Truth” about the Wall Street money trail I have been howling about on Bikernet.com since over one year ?
The scam, the mass-perpetration and self-perpetuation of a technological hoax and overall financial Ponzi scheme, the magnitude and scale of this fraud that even duped multiple governments of major nations around the world.
Once EV is out of USA, you can rest assured, no matter the investment in infrastructure or technology or capital expenses–other nations and at least majority of its businesses and citizens will have no interest in pursuing EV technology.
Currently, the handful of minions are latching on to the “dream” or rather the Fantasy Fiction (’cause it ain’t Science Fiction) due to the continued market share and sales of Elon Musk’s Tesla. The technocrat has strategically endeared himself to Presidential candidate and former-President of USA Donald Trump. People can be sure, Trump knows cons when he sights one.
Energica board of directors tried to attract funding instead of having improved their tech, business process and revenue streams. To pay off the company’s creditors and debt obligations, the board decided to fully liquidate all of its assets rather than going the Cake route of declaring bankruptcy and then finding a new owner.
Maybe that shows some level of “honor” — to sell off whatever possible to pay their dues rather than further milk and misuse the financial systems made available to businesses for their success.
Right to Repair — Freedom Of Choice
Wear A Helmet If You Want To Wear One
Earlier today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a study claiming that since the mid-1970s more than 20,000 motorcyclists would have survived crashes had they been wearing a helmet. In total, the IIHS report says, 11% of motorcyclist fatalities over nearly 50 years would have been prevented by helmet usage.
While we understand and respect the mission of the IIHS to reduce traffic injuries, fatalities and property damage, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) finds it necessary to point out three principal tenets of our position on helmet usage. First, since our creation, the MRF remains steadfast in the belief that those who ride should decide. Fundamentally, we believe that each rider is in the best position to evaluate the choices they make when riding, which includes the choice to wear a helmet or not, as well as the type of helmet.
Second, the absence of a helmet mandate in the 33 states with freedom of choice does not force motorcyclists to ride helmetless. These choice states simply allow a rider to make their own decision. Thousands of riders in states that do not have helmet mandates ride with a helmet and we support their right to do so. Additionally, states with universal helmet laws do not claim 100% compliance.
Finally, a primary part of our legislative agenda and messaging is crash avoidance. A crash that does not happen is always safer than a crash that occurs. As such, focusing on avoiding or preventing a crash before it happens is far more valuable than making a crash “safer.” For this reason, the MRF has always supported rider training and motorcycle awareness as proactive measures.
This report demonstrates that motorcyclist fatalities are a growing concern for policymakers. While the MRF and IIHS view this topic differently, we will continue to work on areas where we find common ground.
Let Those Who Ride Decide Join The MRF
BILL MAY AND THE BILL MAY REPORT–
Hey Bandit congratulations on setting records with the salt trike. That’s awesome. Regarding the ’58 Chevy feel free to call or text me anytime for info. I just put a new engine in this ’40 ford. It was running rough and he thought it had a bad valve, so he wanted me to pull the heads and have a valve job done. When I pulled the right head the gasket was blown completely out between the two middle cylinders. Valves were fine. I was cleaning the head surface on the block and found a big old crack right where the gasket was blown.
So the guy I’m doing it for ordered a new motor.
–Bill May
“I will call you shortly. ” –Bandit
100-WORD FICTION CONTEST RETURNS–
The Last Cut.
Speed marched into his apartment and hung his cut on the backside of the hallow door. He stared at his tattered 1%er patch.
Speed could not stand how the government turned on bikers and motorcycles. His old lady, Casey wrapped her arms around his narrow waist and said, “It’s all going to be alright Babe.”
Speed stared into her glistening emerald-green eyes and at a smile capable of melting cast iron. “Everything will be all right in the end,” he said and kissed her ruby red lips. “If it’s not all right, it’s not the end.”
–Gearhead
BREMBO ACQUIRES ÖHLINS, LEADING MANUFACTURER OF PREMIUM SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY
With Öhlins, Brembo expands its offerings for the automotive market to enhance its role as a Solution Provider of integrated, intelligent solutions to its customers
This deal marks the largest acquisition in Brembo’s history and further strengthens the Group’s brand portfolio
Öhlins has a strong racing heritage and presence in major championships as a renowned supplier for MotoGP, Formula 1, Superbike, NASCAR, and others
Bergamo (Italy), October 11th 2024 – Brembo today signed an agreement with Tenneco, a portfolio company of funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., for the acquisition of a 100% stake in Öhlins Racing, the leading manufacturer of premium, high performance suspension technology for motorcycles and cars in the Original Equipment, Motorsport, and Aftermarket segments.
“Öhlins is a strong fit for Brembo. It is a world-renowned brand, with a solid business and an unrivaled reputation, both on the racetrack and the road,” said Matteo Tiraboschi, Brembo Executive Chairman. “We welcome Öhlins to our Group as a great opportunity to expand our offerings for the automotive market. With this addition, we take another step forward in our strategy to provide integrated intelligent solutions to our customers, leveraging synergies across key technologies in the vehicle’s corner.”
Founded in 1976, Öhlins Racing is based in Upplands Väsby (Stockholm), Sweden, and has a strong international footprint. Öhlins employs approximately 500 people across two production facilities located in Sweden and Thailand, two R&D centers in Sweden and Thailand, and four distribution and testing branches in the U.S., Germany, Thailand and Sweden.
Öhlins’ suspension technology is renowned for precision, performance, and innovation.
Brembo leads the world in the design and production of high-performance braking systems and components for top- flight manufacturers of cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1961 in Italy, Brembo has a long- standing reputation for providing innovative solutions for OEMs and aftermarket. Brembo also competes in the most challenging motorsport championships in the world and has won over 600 titles.
See more at www.brembo.com
PREVIOUSLY THE NEWS WAS—-BREMBO MAKES A BOLD MOVE–
In a deal valued at $405 million, Brembo signed an agreement with Tenneco, a portfolio company of funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., for the acquisition of a 100% stake in Öhlins Racing today. “Öhlins is a strong fit for Brembo,” explains Matteo Tiraboschi, Brembo Executive Chairman. “It is a world-renowned brand, with a solid business and an unrivaled reputation, both on the racetrack and the road. With this addition, we take another step forward in our strategy to provide integrated intelligent solutions to our customers, leveraging synergies across key technologies in the vehicle’s corner.”
THE BUILDER OF THE WEEK–
Tony Benassi lives in Ghisonaccia, France, and is from Poggio-di-Nazza, France.
–Sam Burns
Feature Bike Editor
Bikernet.com(TM)
CHOPPERS MAGAZINE–Issue Number 16 Now Available
$14.00
Limited copies of Issue 16 now available
This Issue features Born Free 15, Motor Bike Expo, the Texas Fandango, and Fücker Chopper Fest. Along with some killer builds from Frank Ball, Brian Boles, Devin Corbit, Robert Mayer, Brent Law, Alleyway Kustoms. We also have Danger Dan’s Baja Run and a pullout centerfold of Nick Resty’s Amoeba Chopper. Don’t let this one get away from you.
BRAND NEW BIKERNET READER COMMENT–
THE BANANAS BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS– for September 26th 2024
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/THE_BANANAS_BIKERNET_WEEKLY_NEWS_for_September_26th_2024.aspx
Used to be a member years ago. I reread your book Orwell and am currently reading Outlaw Justice. I always did and do relate to your books like it’s my own life.
I no longer ride a V-twin, but bike life is bike life. Currently riding a 2016 BMW GS. Great machine for this area here on the west side of WA.
Your books, and articles are amazing and thanks for letting back in the Cantina. I’ll be posting some more?
–Miguel Marlowe
Olympia, WA
BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN–
HARRIS finally breaks down and visits a remote northern reservation. With news crews following her around as they tour the place, the Vice President asks the chief if there was anything they need.
“Well,” says the chief, “We have three very important needs. First, we have a medical clinic but no doctor to man it.”
Harris whips out her cellphone, dials a number, talks to somebody for two minutes and then hangs up. “I’ve pulled some strings. Your doctor will arrive in a few days. Now what was the second problem?”
“We have no way to get clean water. The local mining operation has poisoned the water our people have been drinking for dozens of years. We’ve been flying bottled water in, and it’s terribly expensive.”
Once again, Harris dials a number, yells into her cellphone for a few minutes, and then hangs up. “The mine has been shut down, and the owner is being billed for setting up a purification plant for your people. Now what was that third problem?”
The chief looks at her and says, “We have no cellphone reception up here!”
–El Waggs
FOSSIL FUELS ARE MAKING HURRICANES BETTER NOT WORSE– like Hurricanes Helene and Milton better
Fossil fuels have created unprecedented safety from extreme weather—and the recent hurricanes would’ve been far worse without them
By ALEX EPSTEIN
Myth: Hurricanes Helene and Milton show that we’re experiencing unprecedented danger from extreme weather thanks to fossil fuels.
Truth: Fossil fuels have made us much safer from extreme weather—and the recent hurricanes would’ve been far worse without them.
Truth: We’re experiencing unprecedented safety from extreme weather.
Media reports would lead us to believe that hurricanes like Helene and Milton are proof that fossil-fueled “climate change” is making extreme weather much more dangerous by virtue of being more intense and/or frequent. Mainstream data and climate science show otherwise.
Myth: We’re experiencing unprecedented danger from extreme weather.
Truth: We’re experiencing unprecedented safety from extreme weather, including a huge drop in extreme weather deaths in recent decades. All media reports on extreme weather should acknowledge this, yet none do.
You wouldn’t know it from typical media coverage, but we are far safer from extreme weather like Milton in today’s fossil-fueled world compared to the past. Climate-related disaster deaths, i.e. extreme weather deaths, are down 98% over the last century!¹
Myth: Extreme weather deaths may have decreased, but damages have increased.
Truth: Despite many incentives for global climate-related damages to go up—preferences for riskier areas, government bailouts—GDP-adjusted climate-related damages are flat.²
3 keys to understanding climate damage statistics:
1. Damage should be measured as percentage of GDP not compared dollar-for-dollar to a poorer past with less wealth at risk. (E.g., Miami Beach)
2. More people today choose to live in damage-prone areas.
3. Government bailout policies increase damage.
Myth: The damage of Milton shows how destructive today’s climate has become.
Truth: The damage of Milton shows how wealthy and populated Florida has become.³
Fossil fuels have driven our record safety from extreme weather.
Myth: Fossil fuels shouldn’t get credit for our incredible resilience to extreme weather, only blame for making weather worse.
Truth: There’s definitive proof that fossil fuels drive our resilience to extreme weather, while there’s little evidence they’re making weather worse.
Myth: Storms are a bigger danger than ever thanks to fossil fuels.
Truth: Storms are a smaller danger than ever thanks to the fossil-fueled machines that build sturdy buildings, as well as fossil-fueled weather warning systems and fossil-fueled disaster relief efforts.⁴
Death rate chart, storms
Myth: Floods are a bigger danger than ever thanks to fossil fuels.
Truth: Floods are a smaller danger than ever thanks to fossil-fueled flood control infrastructure and disaster relief.⁵
Myth: Fossil fuels don’t deserve much credit for plummeting climate disaster deaths; it’s “resilience.”
Truth: Fossil fuel energy makes us resilient through plentiful infrastructure-building, heating and cooling, irrigation, transportation, etc.
Myth: We don’t need fossil fuels to protect ourselves from extreme weather—we can just use alternatives.
Truth: There is no near-term replacement for fossil fuels for the 1/4 of the world that uses abundant energy—let alone the 3/4 of the world that doesn’t.
Fossil fuels will for decades remain uniquely able to provide low-cost, reliable energy to billions. That’s why fossil fuels are 80% of world energy and still growing.⁶
Alex is sorta long-winded with his reports, pun intended. If you want to dig into his entire report head over to his web site or read one of his informative books.
“Energy Talking Points by Alex Epstein” is my free Substack newsletter designed to give as many people as possible access to concise, powerful, well-referenced talking points on the latest energy, environmental, and climate issues from a pro-human, pro-energy perspective.
CHOOSING HEADLINERS FOR THE CHIP–
Securing bands for The Best Party Anywhere® is no easy feat. It often takes the entire year before all the variables fall into place. But the process always starts by listening to requests from fans like you.
Planning is currently underway, and lots of you have been asking about bands and listing ones you’d ride across the country naked in a blizzard to see perform.
The following is a list of 25 bands that fans like you have put on the Chip’s radar. Are these the bands you’d go nuts to see join the Sturgis Buffalo Chip lineup in 2025?
See the Bands at www.buffalochip.com
LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK–Stock# 14207
2016 Harley Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special with only 36,562 miles!
The time has come for you to trade up for one of these Street Glide Specials here at Lifestyle Cycles, with a 103 motor and touring comfortability this is the bike you’ve been looking for!
* Two-Up Touring Seat
* Chrome Engine Guard with Highway Pegs
* Rider Floorboards
* Passenger Mini Floorboards
* 103 Cubic Inch Twin Cam Motor
* Vance & Hines Chrome Covered Intake
* 4 Point Docking Hardware
* Vance & Hines Chrome Dresser Duals
* Rear White LED Tail Lights
* Stock 6-Inch Chrome Handlebars
* Chrome Avon Contour Grips
* Dual Front Brakes
* Front White LED Tur Signal Lights and LED Headlight
* New Front and Rear tires
* Heel/Toe Shifter
* 6-Inch Smoked Windshield
This bike is only $16,995.00
Plus license, $85.00 documentation fee, and local sales tax. NO HIDDEN FEES like some dealers. And we have no reconditioning or prep fees. This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 103-point safety/mechanical/structural inspection.This motorcycle has not been refurbished and does not come with any warranty expressed or implied! EXTENDED WARRANTIES are available!
Fill out an online application today. We have EZ FINANCING
Lifestyle Cycles is located at 1510 State College Blvd,Anaheim,CA,92806. Open 7 days a week.
NOT LOCAL? WE HAVE SHIPPING AVAILABLE! Call today (714) 490-0155.
www.Lifestylecycles.com
GAME OVER CYCLES NEWS FLASH–
During the Eternal City Motorcycle Show, which took place on the last weekend of September in Rome, the Polish company Game Over Cycles (GOC) won an award in the competition organized at the prestigious event.
GOC’s The Recidivist won the Special Prize in the Custom Contest organized by the Italian magazine Low Ride. The best custom vehicles from all over Italy and Europe took part in the competition. GOC was the only foreign company awarded in the competition.
The Recidivist is a custom machine inspired by the world of tattoos. Motorbikes are commonly adorned with tattoo motifs using an airbrush, however the uniqueness of The Recidivist lies in the fact that the bike’s entire construction is covered in tattooed skin branded directly onto the bike’s tires, tanks, seat, rear fender, lamp, and the sidecar, which is an integral part of the vehicle. All this makes The Recidivist the world’s first tattooed motorcycle.
The Eternal City Motorcycle Show is one of the largest motorcycle events in Italy. This year on 30 000 square meters 300 exhibitors presented their offer, and the event was visited by 25,000 guests over two days.
“We are glad that after the trophies won in Austria, Germany and the USA, we were also recognized in Italy, a country that loves motoring, especially motorcycles. The Recidivist still amazes people, and we bring home another respectable award, so it is a reason to be proud and happy,” said after the competition founder and owner of Game Over Cycles, Stanisław Myszkowski.
Game Over Cycles (GOC) is a Polish custom motorcycles manufacturer formed in 2012. The company is known for its original creations. Machines created by Game Over Cycles have won awards at world’s biggest custom bike competitions. The company has already won 31 awards, including 24 international ones, of which 8 trophies were received at the European Bike Week (EBW), the largest motorcycle festival in Europe and 9 awards in the homeland of bike customization, the United States of America.
ASSALT WEAPAN BONNEVILLE WIND TUNNEL UPDATE–
We have pictures, videos, and data from every run. There is just too much to share until I can get home, lay it out on the computer for proper observation. In short, we gained 25 m.p.h., we know our front and rear lift, how much horsepower to get 200 m.p.h., how much down force we have, and we are making these gains with 28 less required horsepower.
Observed the yarn on the Dioro Jeans sticker located back and bottom of the front fender. It is blowing FORWARD. We observed many interesting instances of both good and bad design, rider position, and slight changes on bodywork. Keith Ball’s original design was actually pretty darn slick and well executed. This was certainly worth the money.
Now, we will prepare the entire motorcycle for racing, dyno test at Michael Beland ‘s A1 Cycle dyno facility and then return to the A2 wind tunnel for final details. Then……we go in search of 200 m.p.h. I would like to thank the following Honorary Rough Boy Racing members for their generous monetary donations in helping me to get The Assalt Weapan Panhead back to Bonneville. Rod Balch, Joe Sparrow, Rod Sturgeon, Dan March, Craig Ziggy Zoet, and Andy Anderson. I spent all y’all’s money and it was worth it!!
Love y’all.
Berry Wardlaw
Accurate Engineering
Dotham, Alabama
THE GREATEST THREAT– To Our Freedom Comes From Our Own Governments
It’s not about Brazil. It’s not about Europe. It’s not about Australia. It’s about how they’re working together to censor the entire Internet.
–By MICHAEL SHELLENBERGER
Whole days sometimes pass when I feel the wind at our backs in our fight for free speech. The European Commission sacked its top censor after he expressed concerns about Elon Musk interviewing Donald Trump. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of São Paulo to protest censorship. And Senators in Ireland appeared to have defeated hateful hate speech censorship legislation.
Then, the wind abruptly shifts. Brazil freezes the assets of Starlink, forcing Musk and X to make a Hobson’s choice on censorship. California’s Coastal Commission blocks additional Starlink launches because its members hate Musk. Word arrives that the Irish government will try to sneak through censorship legislation as early as this week. And we hear from our friends that the Australian government is trying to ram through legislation that would give the government the power to decide what’s true and false and bankrupt social media companies that disagree…
Read the whole report on the Public substack.
BANDIT’S 5-BALL EMPORIUM NEWS–
Oh Hell, where to start. Danial James is at it again as our exclusive fine artist. He just can’t stop.
If you see any images here you’re interested in you can call me, the Redhead, the Emporium captive, or Danial directly.
We built a sign for out front, so folks know we’re open from either direction.
I’m working with talented woodworker, Nikki, and she made a platform for my new drill press on top of an old butter churning machine I picked up from Mike the Picker in Whitewood. I think it worked…
–Bandit
ACTION FROM THE VENICE VINTAGE RIDERS–
This month we head south…
We’re getting a bit creative with our south-bound route this month, due to some road closures.
Our final destination is Ballast Point Brewing Company. They’re going to keep the back of the parking lot reserved for us.
Meet:
1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
Destination:
Ballast Point Brewing Company
110 N. Marina Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90803
9AM – Meet
10AM – Kick stands up!
All years, makes, and models are welcome!
Make sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram, or go to venicevintage.com for the latest updates on our events calendar.
See you there!
-VVMC
NEW FROM THE FEULING CROWD–
VVT Cam Bolt Torque reaction tool. This tool allows removal/install of the VVT cam bolt, referenced by the factory as the spool valve.
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With the Introduction of the VVT engine in the new 2023 CVO the process to access the camchest has come with a few extra steps. There is a special tool needed to hold the Cam Phaser Assembly in place in order to remove the spool valve bolt and access the camchest, we now have that tool available for you!
TAUBLIEB Films Announces World Premiere of “PAY DIRT: The Story of Supercross”
at Newport Beach Film Festival
Narrated and Executive Produced by Academy Award-nominated actor JOSH BROLIN
Monster Energy and TAUBLIEB Films are thrilled to announce the world premiere of the highly-anticipated documentary Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross, narrated by acclaimed actor Josh Brolin. The film will debut at the prestigious Newport Beach Film Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 3:30 PM at the renowned Lido Theater.
Event Details:
Location: Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:05 PM PDT
Tickets: Purchase at their website
This extraordinary full-length feature documentary film captures the thrilling and tumultuous journey of Supercross, the sport that has captivated millions. From its grassroots beginnings to its transformation into a global phenomenon, Pay Dirt offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the sport’s greatest athletes, risks, rewards, and the passion that drives them. With the support of Monster Energy and Feld Entertainment, TAUBLIEB Films is proud to bring this story to life.
“Monster Energy is excited to be a part of Pay Dirt, a documentary that dives deep into the electrifying world of Supercross. This film does an incredible job capturing the raw energy and intensity of our top athletes in the sport while offering an authentic glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of Supercross, making it accessible and thrilling for all audiences,” said Mitch Covington, Monster Energy Senior Vice President of Sports Marketing.
Featured Monster Energy supercross athletes include legendary and current icons: Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, Ryan Villopoto, Brian Deegan, and Haiden Deegan.
“We’re only here because of the incredible support from everyone involved – from Monster Energy to Feld Motorsports – and, of course, the riders and production team,” said multi-Emmy-winning filmmaker Paul Taublieb, whose previous feature collaborations with Monster Energy include feature documentaries “Unchained: The Untold Story of Freestyle Motocross,” “FASTEST” and “Blink of an Eye. “This is not a history of the sport, but rather, the story of the Supercross, and I’m humbled and grateful to be able to share this first screening at the great Newport Beach Film Festival.”
“Pay Dirt is a project born from a deep admiration for skill, courage and sacrifices of the incredible athletes who ride Supercross, and features an all-star cast of riders including Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, Ricky Johnson, Bob Hannah, Haiden Deegan, and many others, including, speaking from prison, the man who created the sport, Michael Goodwin.” added TAUBLIEB. “Our goal was to bring their stories to life in a way that not only resonates with die-hard fans but also introduces new audiences to the world of Supercross.”
Following the Newport Beach premiere, Pay Dirt will have a special theatrical screening tied to the opening of the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross season at Anaheim 1. It will then be released in 500 theaters across the country. Shortly after that, the documentary will be available on popular streaming platforms.
Buy Woke, Go Broke: The Failure of ESG Investing
ALAS, the ESG and sustainability movement, a financial juggernaut in its heyday, has performed poorly in the past two years.
This poor performance has been a result of a combination of factors including the boomeranging impact of Western sanctions on Russia energy exports, the collapse of “clean” energy stocks, the rise in interest rates, and the widespread backlash against ‘woke capitalism’ and climate change regulations in Europe and the U.S.
ESG investment momentum has slowed on both sides of the Atlantic since 2022. In 2022, for the first time in more than a decade, investors pulled more money from funds marketed as “sustainable” than they added. In the first half of 2024, the U.S. ESG market experienced net outflows of over $13 billion, on the heels of a $9 billion outflow in 2023. Morningstar, a financial research firm, found nearly 2,500 fewer sustainable funds globally in 2023 relative to the prior year and 2024 is on track for an even steeper plunge.
According to Torsten Lichtenau, Bain and Company’s global carbon transition practice lead, “When you look at the importance of [environmental, social and corporate-governance efforts], you can clearly see a huge peak in 2021 to 2022 where there was also a lot of action off the back of the Glasgow COP26 climate conference in 2021. Now it’s dropped back to 2019 levels.”
Enter “competitive sustainability”, a buzz phrase of choice of its most vociferous proponents. The European Commission’s 2022 Annual Sustainable Growth Survey (ASGS) presented a “competitive sustainability” agenda for the EU covering four dimensions: productivity, environment, fairness, and stability. In a word salad worthy of Brussel’s unelected bureaucrats, it describes the agenda as one where “a fair, just, green and digital transition which requires sustainable social conditions, will serve as a foundation for future prosperity and resilience. Well-designed labour market policies and social protection systems are the basis for resilience and inclusive growth.”
Electric Enfield Motorcycles
Enfield is teasing an EV motorcycle ahead of EICMA on its Instagram and says it will be revealed on 4-Nov-2024
Refer https://www.instagram.com/p/DBJal9Xy6uQ/
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THE SHOVELHEADS OF THE WEEK–
From Sam Burns
Feature Bike Editor
Bikernet.com
JANUS MOTORCYCLE COMPANY REPORT–Remember the beautiful Sturgis Halcyon 250?
Remember the beautiful Halcyon 250 #490?
And that awesome Halcyon 450 #317?
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Halcyon 250 #1135 is fresh off the build stand and ready to ramble! Sporting our classy black primary color, this simple, elegant 250 features black leather and a single silver pinstripe. With plenty of storage options, Halcyon 250 #1135 is ready for adventure. And rest assured, every 250 also comes with a 4-year fender-to-fender warranty.
Total Price: $9,855
I’M BACK–Every day is packed with action, projects and choices. I wrote to the JD Vance staff this week for an interview with Grease and Gears TV. I believe the media is missing the point, but we’re burning daylight before the election. Rocky the Lobbyist from the MRF helped me make a connection.
I went through the Chevy Carb and eliminated the electric fuel pump. It’s never run so good, but there is still more to do.
As you can see, we are transitioning Bikernet to a WordPress platform and I’m working with my web master, Joe Jorgenson every week to make it happen. We had a meeting yesterday.
I turned in my World Report to Cycle Source this week and discussed some editorial issue with Chris. You may see Charlie’s Knucklehead and the Salt Torpedo in the next issue.
The Mike Parti Bonneville Bikes are headed to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and should arrive shortly. The Board has decided against the expansion project due to some financial woes, so they put it on hold.
I’m working on my goals for next year. We will continue to refine and improve Bikernet and Bandit’s Cantina. I would like to write more and maybe complete another book next year. I’m going to jump back onto my Knucklehead project next week and finish the wiring.
Next year I will dive into building a 1913 Harley board track racer. You’ll see it all come together here.
Somehow we all need to find our way back to Freedom next year, and be able to reach Nirvana. Kids need to know we’re living in the best of times not the worst.
Go Vote and be Free.
–Bandit
