THE FOCUSED BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for April 27, 2017

Hey,

I watched a documentary on the brain with some interesting test tricks. It spoke a lot about focus, and it also promised some surprising results and helpful hints at the end, but somehow it lost focus and ended.

Yes, we have too many things fucking with our focus daily. And yes, there are companies trying to take advantage of our inability to stay focused. So, what can we do to simplify our lives and stay focused on what’s most important? You got me, but I’m working on it. If I come up with any startling results, I will certainly pass them on.

Actually, our brother Bob T. has all the answers. Go hide out in the desert with a woman, a couple of motorcycles and a bottle of whiskey.

Fortunately, 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.

LOVE JUGS NEW PRODUCTS— for a cooler rider.

Special 60 day introductory prices of $299 for the flat black version, and $349 for the chrome model.

You have all of March and all of April to enjoy the introductory price. Thereafter the price on the black will be $319 and the chrome will remain at $349

Check out the MIGHTY-MITE FEATURES

Smallest size air cooling system on the market.

Also included are all electrical parts required if direct battery hook up is preferred.
Mighty Mite’s also includes a new heavy duty Vibration Damper that better positions the unit for the strongest and most desired installation.

The small profile Mighty-Mite, surprises all with an amazingly powerful air velocity. Not quite the power of the Cool-Master, yet very effective in engine cooling abilities.
Free Shipping by 2 day priority mail on all orders.

Dealers and Distributors are invited to inquire.

REGISTER FOR THE MRF INSIDE THE BELTWAY EVENT–
You have less than a week left to register! The MRF’s 9th Annual Michael ‘Boz’ Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway is set for May 23rd. This event gives rider advocates like you an opportunity to talk to your federal legislators about passing laws that protect our right to ride. After all, they won’t know what’s important to us unless we tell them!

The following states already have teams signed up to attend! If you plan on attending you must sign up by MAY 1 so that we can accommodate you!

Thank you to the following states who have already registered:

Alaska
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
DC
Florida
Iowa
Idaho
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin

Hotel/Accommodations

The MRF has found some alternative options near the host hotel for under $200 per night:

Americana Hotel – 0.6 mile walk from the office
Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport – 0.3 mile walk from the office (across the street)
Best Western Pentagon Hotel – Reagan Airport – 2.7 mile ride from the office
Days Inn Arlington Pentagon – 3.2 mile ride from the office
Towne Motel Alexandria – 3.1 mile ride from the office ($99 per night)

You must register to attend this event! Contact mrfoffice@mrf.org or register directly at http://mrf.org/events/ or call 202-546-0983. Though there is not a cost to attend, you will be expected to make appointments with your lawmakers, attend the prep session and report back on your meetings. Please register by May 1 to ensure space for you or your group.

SEE YOU IN WASHINGTON!

–Megan J. Ekstrom
Vice-President, Government Affairs & Public Relations
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
1325 G Street N.W. Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 725-5471
Fax: (202) 546-0986
www.mrf.org

BIKERNET READER COMMENT–
I would imagine you are already aware of John’s passing over the weekend. Sad day for the motorcycling community. Hope they continue his work at the museum.

–Rhys H. Ralston
Telecom System Analyst

ROAD BUGS REPORT FROM TEXAS– Don’t think y’all have “Love Bugs” in Caifornia, I had to come back today and leave the helmet, it was worse then it looked!

Then got hit with probably a 1000+ it felt like! Along with all the other flying obsticales in the air today! Bugs up your nose, bug guts running down into your eyes, but only 3 hit my sunglasses.

–RFR

SCOTT JACOB’S REPORT CARD— Most of the Harley World has heard of Scott Jacobs. His entire family is involved in his art business from refrigerator magnets to world class rider original pieces of art.

They recently moved to Deadwood to escape California and to be closer to the home of the Sturgis Rally. Of course the moved involved everything in their business model including changes to their website, and they would like your opinion.

“You are all important to us,” said Olivia, one of Scott’s daughters, “and we’d like to hear what you think of our products and Scott Jacobs Studio as a whole.”

“Please leave us a product review on Jacobs Gallery Shop and you will receive a 10% Off Coupon.”

Why Are We Doing This?

– We want to better ourselves as a company and your reviews will help us do just that
– You have been supporting us for years, so we trust your input
– We want to hear what you have to say about particular products and painting so we know what to continue doing

How Do I Get My Coupon?

– Leave a comment/rate a product (painting, apparel, barware, etc) that you own or wish to own

*You know what kind of comments won’t get approved, so be professional. 🙂

And that’s it!

THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY JUST OPENED– Subject: Fw: INNOCENCE IS PRICELESS

One Sunday morning, the preacher noticed little John standing in the foyer of the church
staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags
mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque
for some time, so the preacher walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly,
“Good morning, John.”

“Good morning, Preacher,” he replied, still focused on the plaque.

“Preacher, what is this?”

The preacher said, “Well son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.”

Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque.

Finally, little John’s voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked,

“Which service, the 8:15 or the 10:30?”

–from Sam Burns

Barnett Throttle-by-Wire Extensions For 2008-up HD Baggers–

Installing taller handlebars on your Harley Davidson and need to extend the throttle-by-wire? Barnett has got you covered! Barnett, manufacturer of the world’s finest control cables, also offers throttle-by-wire extensions.

These plug & play extensions make installation easy! It’s that simple- no individual wires to mess with- no soldering or modifications required. They are available in lengths of 8”, 12”, 15” and the 20” extension features a bare end for routing through sharp handlebar bends.

Available for 2008-15 FL’s (except CVO/SE) and all 2016-17 models using throttle by wire. To order, please contact your dealer or order online at www.barnettclutches.com.

Barnett Clutches & Cables
2238 Palma Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
Ph. 805-642-9435
www.barnettclutches.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE, GETTING YOUR RIGHTS RE-INSTATED–
Once a person fills all the requirements of a court sentence their rights should be re-instated – They will then have paid their debt to society.

This should not be any different than any other debt.

Previously the agency that had a person in custody or on supervision were supposed to file the paper work. In many cases they did not.

Some stated they had too much other work YEA hanging out at the water cooler. If they had done their job this would not be happening.

Residents of Florida are requested to contact their elected officials and request this situation be resolved.
Florida is one of only three states doing this.

Voting rights of Florida felons to be restored under proposed amendment

FLORIDA —
Voting rights may soon be automatically restored for felons in Florida once they complete their sentences….

The Florida Supreme Court just signed off on a proposed ballot initiative that would apply to most felons.

The proposed amendment would undo a policy change by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Governor Rick Scott put in place in 2011 that requires most convicted felons to wait five years after prison before they can file a clemency petition to regain voting rights.
The court ruled for the initiative to be put on the 2018 ballot for voters to decide, but the group proposing the ballot initiative still needs to gather nearly 700,000 voter signatures for that to happen.

If the amendment makes the ballot and at least 60 percent of voters approve, felons would have their voting rights restored once the finish their sentences, including probation or parole.

People who commit murder or felony sexual offenses wouldn’t be eligible for automatic voting rights restoration.

voting-rights

Restoring Your Right to Vote
Florida is one of only three states that strip all individuals with past felony convictions of their civil rights, including their fundamental right to vote, even after completion of their sentences.

Floridians with past felony convictions lose not only the right to vote, but also the right to serve on a jury and to hold public office. Restoration of civil rights is also necessary to obtain certain occupational licenses.

Close to one million Floridians are affected by this civil rights ban. In many instances those individuals that have lost their right to vote can have that right re-instated. Below is information from the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition & the Florida Parole Commission.

More information on this topic may be found at www.restorerights.org and at https://fpc.state.fl.us/FAQClemency.htm.

If you are an individual that currently does not have your right to vote intact due to a past conviction, PLEASE review this information and take the necessary measures to have your civil rights restored.

If you served a felony sentence in a county jail or in another state, or with the federal government, you can request restoration of civil rights by contacting the Office of Executive Clemency.

(Click this link to contact the Office of Executive Clemency and/or to search for and print your Clemency Certificate: https://fpc.state.fl.us/ExecutiveClemencyRCR.htm )

Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
4500 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 340, Miami FL 33137
Tel: 877-U-Count-2 / 877-826-8682
Fax: (305) 576-1106
www.restorerights.org info@restorerights.org

–from Rogue

TWO-BIT PRODUCTS ARE BACK– I’ve resurrected Two-Bit and am feverishly working on new designs for accessories to fit Sporty, Dyna, Softail and Touring models. Our first new piece is my Suicide King derby cover.

“The King of Hearts is also famously known as the “Suicide King” for the sword he appears to hold to his own neck. Did lost love drive him to madness and despair, or was he simply winding up to run his blade through a romantic rival?

We’ll never know, but this new derby cover from Two-Bit Choppers is sure to add the spirit of the Suicide King to your Twin Cam Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Milled from aircraft-grade 6061T6 billet aluminum stock before being sent off for military spec hard black anodizing, and finally back into the machine to painstakingly engrave the Suicide King to absolute perfection.

100-percent designed, manufactured and finished with pride in the U.S.A. Fits all 1999-current Dyna, 2000-current Softail and 1999-2016 Touring.”

I’ve got these guys milled up and available for same day shipping. Like I said, I’m hammering on a handful of new designs for these derby covers, some new Sporty front pulley covers, points covers, toe pegs and a new line of air cleaners.

Be sure to check out www.twobitchoppers.com as I’m adding new content as quickly as possible, and www.facebook.com/twobit25 to give us a like and catch up on our stuff nearly daily. Hope all is well at the Bikernet HQ and we are working on 5-Ball Racing covers, coming soon!

–Justin Schilling
Owner: Two-Bit Choppers, Cheyenne, WY
Phone: (970) 817-1929

HIGH SPEED CHASE ENDS IN DEATH–
Shared for Dan Anessi -watch the video – after pursuit by LE at high rate of speed (which was illegal according to SC law, and bumped the bike twice resulting in the bikers death….) they are planning a protest Sunday April 30th 7am to 7pm – Across from Court House – Summerville SC….will share flyer when received.

Pursuit from College Park Road to W 1st Street on 17-A in Summerville, SC
www.youtube.com

This is the Cops version
Last night at approximately 11:51pm, a deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol in the area of the Ace Hardware on College Park Road when …the deputy observed a motorcycle travelling towards Crowfield Blvd. from the direction of I-26. The motorcycle was travelling approx. 66 MPH in the posted 45 MPH zone. When the deputy activated the emergency lighting in order to stop the motorcycle, the motorcycle sped up and refused to stop.

The traffic was light and conditions clear as the deputy attempted to get the motorcyclist to stop. Speeds reached up to 111 MPH at times with the motorcyclist slamming on the brakes and then speeding away several times. The pursuit continued up College Park Road, left onto Highway 17-A and continued on until West 1st Street in Summerville. The pursuit covered approx. 7 ¾ miles from start to finish over a 5 ½ minute time period.

At the end of the pursuit, the motorcyclist applied the brakes sharply and the motorcycle slowed rapidly and then swerved to the right in an apparent attempt to go around a vehicle on the right side of the through lane that had yielded for the blue lights.

When the motorcyclist attempted to accelerate away the operator appears to have missed a gear while the motorcycle continued to slow causing contact between the motorcycle and the front right corner of the deputy’s Ford Interceptor Utility. The motorcyclist then lost control and struck the curb between the vehicle that had yielded and the sidewalk.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol responded and is investigating the crash.

The operator of the motorcycle was declared to be deceased on scene by medical personnel. He was later identified by the Dorchester County Coroner’s Office as 30-year-old Robert Lee Clark, Jr. of Giles Drive in Goose Creek.

The deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave pending an administrative review as per policy. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation parallel to the SCHP’s in order to fully examine the incident.

The dash camera video is linked below:

This is not what others in the are saying. The cop could have gotten the plate number cut off the chase and arrested the party later. The chase appears to have violated policy about when chases should be terminated do to public safety.

To many members of law enforcement like these chases and in cases like this a motorcyclist is killed FOR WHAT?

From Dan Anessi
Yes your are correct. This chase was against Berkeley county sheriff policy. Pitting a motorcycle will result in death almost ever time. Another case of police use of excessive force

–from Dmac

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CUSTOM CYCLE ENGINEERING IS ALIVE AND BUILDING TOP NOTCH DYNA MOTORMOUNTS– NEW FROM CUSTOM CYCLE ENGINEERING, ENGINE EQUATOR II– The Engine Equator II is designed for all 2009 to present Touring Models (FLH’s and FLT’s). The new bracket allows all Dresser riders to correct chassis mis-alignment which is impossible to achieve with the stock motor mount.

For hot rod touring bikes and especially Dynas, this is the shit for handling issues and straight-line stability.

This new billet aluminum bracket replaces the forged front engine bracket. Equipped with slots for the engine bolts and a series of hash marks the motor is now able to move right or left in the frame and achieve perfect power train alignment.

In addition to the adjustable motor mount bracket we have added an adjustable stabilizing link to the bracket that attaches to a convenient frame lug.
Part number: CCE 2015-1

SUTHERLAND PERFORMS ON ‘THE TALK’ THURSDAY, APRIL 27

Sutherland’s ‘Not Enough Whiskey 2017 Tour’ Selling Out Across North America and Europe, Additional Dates Added

“Designated Survivor” Airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on ABC

Momentum continues for Kiefer Sutherland’s music career when he visits CBS’s “The Talk” this Thursday, April 27 as a performer and lead guest. “The Talk” airs at 2pm EDT / 1pm CT. CLICK HERE for local listings.

Sutherland will chat about his debut album DOWN IN A HOLE and upcoming North American and European ‘Not Enough Whiskey 2017 Tour.’ Many shows have limited tickets available and additional dates have been added through September. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

When Sutherland wraps up the North American leg May 27 in Asbury Park, N.J., he’ll jet ‘across the pond’ to play more than 20 shows throughout Europe.

DOWN IN A HOLE includes 11 co-written tracks by Sutherland and producer Jude Cole. Reviewers applauded Sutherland’s vocals, guitar licks and songwriting style when he performed more than 70 dates in 2016.

Recently, Sutherland performed “Can’t Stay Away” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Calling Out Your Name” on “The View.” Sutherland also graced the cover of Guitar Aficionado, Goldmine Magazine and Collectible Guitar issues.

Sutherland, known for his starring role in the ABC series “Designated Survivor” and Fox series “24,” also starred in movies like “Stand By Me,” “The Lost Boys,” “Young Guns,” “Flatliners,” “A Few Good Men,” “A Time to Kill,” “Dark City” “Melancholia” and most recently, a western called “Forsaken.”

NOT ENOUGH WHISKEY TOUR 2017:
April 30 Stagecoach Festival – Indio, Calif.
May 02 Belly Up – Solana Beach, Calif. (SOLD OUT)
May 03 Roxy Theatre – Los Angeles, Calif.
May 04 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, Calif.
May 06 Mississippi Studios – Portland, Ore. (SOLD OUT)
May 07 Tractor Tavern – Seattle, Wash. (SOLD OUT)
May 09 Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, Utah
May 10 Fox Theatre – Boulder, Colo.
May 12 Choctaw Event Center – Grant, Okla.
May 13 3Ten – Austin, Texas
May 14 Gruene Hall – Houston, Texas (SOLD OUT)
May 17 Terminal West – Atlanta, Ga.
May 18 Singin’ River Live – Florence, Ala.
May 19 Exit / In – Nashville, Tenn.
May 20 Fubar – St. Louis, Mo.
May 21 Thalia Hall – Chicago, Ill.
May 23 The Birchmere – Alexandria, Va. (SOLD OUT)
May 25 Bowery Ballroom – New York, N.Y.
May 26 Stephen Talkhouse – Amagansett, N.Y. (SOLD OUT)
May 27 The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, N.J.
June 01 Skraen – Aalborg, Denmark
June 03 Rockefeller – Oslo, Norway
June 04 Debaser Strand – Stockholm, Sweden
June 06 Mojo – Hamburg, Germany
June 07 Heimathafen – Berlin, Germany
June 08 Technikum – Munich, Germany
June 10 WUK – Vienna, Austria
June 12 Gloria – Cologne, Germany
June 13 Gibson – Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
June 14 La Cigale – Paris, France
June 16 013 – Tilburg, Netherlands
June 17 Melkweg – Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 18 Rockhal – Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
June 20 Bierkeller – Bristol, UK
June 21 Worthy Farm – Pilton-Somerset, UK
June 21 O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK
June 22 Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK
June 23 Trucker & Country – Interlaken, Switzerland
June 25 Glastonbury Festival – Pilton-Somerset, UK
June 26 Manchester Gorilla – Manchester, UK (SOLD OUT)
June 27 SWG3 – Glasgow, United Kingdom
Aug. 11 Boots & Hearts Festival – Oro-Medonte, Canada
Sept. 23 Bourbon & Beyond Festival – Louisville, Ky.

DOWN IN A HOLE TRACK LISTING:
Can’t Stay Away
Truth In Your Eyes
I’ll Do Anything
Not Enough Whiskey
Going Home
Calling Out Your Name
My Best Friend
Shirley Jean
All She Wrote
Down In A Hole
Gonna Die

CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE Calling All Source Supporters

We are asking for help from our friends, colleagues and supporters in the Motorcycle Industry. Unfortunately, the Cycle Source Facebook was hacked and deleted, along with its 300K followers.

The new page is up but we are asking everyone to like and share the Cycle Source Facebook Page to get our people back. PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE! Use the link in our profile.

I’d also love to thank @facebook for no response or customer service from its “Help Center” in six days of this problem!
https://www.facebook.com/cyclesourcemagazine/

NEWS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT– Have they announced the members of the MAC yet?

–Jay

They have not. Nominations closed on Monday so I imagine it may be at least a few more weeks – probably longer.

-Megan
MRF

NEWS FROM BIKERNET TRIKES– Just FYI. Indiana’s General Assembly just concluded Friday night and did amend our autocycle law with an exemption of anti-lock brakes for units manufactured prior to 2015.

— Jay

On Apr 24, 2017, at 10:05 PM, Ralph Bell Jr. wrote:

Just wanted to make everyone aware of a good report on what is currently going on or in some cases what is not currently going on with Autocycles.

Although the South Carolina bill is slated to pass into law some questions have come up with car seats for children as passengers. Our current bill is mainly a wording change and since they are still registered as motorcycles they will not be required to be in a car seat.

Last session we amended the passenger requirement for all motorcycles to require that the passengers feet must reach the foot pegs so not sure what they will do with the slingshots.

There has also just recently been published a great report and in my opinion shows that the work the MRF is dong to fix this on the federal level is the right thing to do.

Here is the link: http://www.ncsl.org/research/transportation/transportation-review-autocycles.aspx

–Ralph Bell

WANNA RYDE FIVE DAY SPRING FLING – Ends 29th
PHONE ORDERS ONLY 888-926-2793

ALL WHEELS are on special until Saturday! ONLINE QUOTES DO NOT REFLECT SALE PRICE – PHONE ORDERS ONLY 888-926-2793

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You can buy MetalSport Wheels through WannRyde Wheels.

NEWS FROM LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST– We’ll Be in Laughlin Giving Away FREE
Rally Central Tickets

We will be hanging out with our friends from Sin City Indian Motorcycle, Indian Motorcycle Las Vegas and Ducati Las Vegas at the Indian & Ducati Demo Trucks at the Riverside Hotel. So come on over to take a test ride and pick up your FREE 1 Day Rally Central Tickets.

Don’t want to haul your bike to Las Vegas? EagleRider Motorcycles will get you the best rate on rentals.

–Mindi

LISTEN TO THE JAZZ AND BLUES COMERCIAL FREE EVERYDAY ON YOUR COMPUTER–
Unwind to live jazz on the water at Hornblower Cruises & Events. Cruise in Marina del Rey or Newport Beach and surround your senses with abundant sunshine, sea breezes, decadent food and the soothing sounds of jazz.

Enjoy free flowing champagne and a delicious all you can eat buffet with breakfast dishes, seasonal salads, carved meats and a variety of tasty desserts. Dine at your private table with gorgeous views of the coastline, sail boats and sea lions.

Don’t miss a special musical performance by rising versatile bassist, Marlon Martinez with The Jazz Marlonius Trio on May 7th. For information and reservations, go to hornblower.com or call 888-hornblower.

PIPE HITTERS UNION COMES TO BIKERNET– A wholehearted, warrior human refusing to follow a crowd that forces you to think the same way they do, even if it means becoming an outcast to society. True rebels know who they are and do not compromise their individuality, look for validation or opinion from anyone.

www.pipehittersunion.com

INDIAN BECOMES OFFICIAL SPONSOR of Wheels & Waves 2017– Indian Motorcycle attended Wheels & Waves for the first time last year and this year it is going back as an official partner for the show.

Wheels & Waves is held at various locations near Biarritz and brings together art, action, surfing and motorcycling over five action-packed days from Wednesday 14th June to Sunday 18th June.

There a flat track race, a ride to an art exhibition, a street race called Punks Peak and a weekend ride through the basque country – add in the amazing weather and you have the perfect reason to take a holiday there.

“For us, Wheels & Waves brings together all the elements that are important to Indian Motorcycle and our owners,” says Grant Bester, managing director for the brand in Europe. “Those elements being the flat track racing, the art, the customisation, but most of all the sharing of experiences with like-minded owners and riders. We can’t wait to be there and go ride.”

The show is organized by Jérôme Allé, Julien Azé and Vincent Prat. Vincent says: “This sixth edition of Wheels & Waves is almost here. We spend all year thinking about this event and re-work it to always give surprises to the attendees. For this year, we are proud to host Indian Motorcycle as the main sponsor. Indian will race in the El Rollo flat-track and Punks Peak. We hope to offer an amazing show over the five days.”

On every day at Wheels & Waves there will be:
– A village of tents and stands near Ocean City in Biarritz
– Surfing contests depending on weather conditions
– Skateboarding sessions
– Concerts (Moon Duo, Tom Curren, Elliott Murphy, Rocco Deluca, Ryder the Eagle and more)

Then the schedule of special events is as follows. Attending these will involve riding back and forth across the border into Spain:
WEDNESDAY El Rollo. Flat track racing at El Rollo held at the www.hipodromoa.com
THURSDAY Art Ride. Everyone rides to the ARTRIDE III art exhibition at Casa Ciriza in Spain
FRIDAY Punks Peak. Held on the GI-3440 mountain road between San Sebastian and the airport.
SATURDAY The Ride. Join a ride out through the Basque country.
SUNDAY Recover. Chill out on the beach or wander around the village near Ocean City.

See the map here http://www.wheels-and-waves.com/en/location
– visitor access to the Punk’s Peak race
www.wheels-and-waves.com

JIMS MACHINE HELPS WITH PANHEAD EFFORT— I have a crazy engine with a ’69 right case, and a ’79 left alternator case. I had a set of JIMS lifter stools, but my cam followers didn’t work.

Paul, at JIMS asked me to send the stools back to him, so he can fit up the correct followers.

I may need a couple of other JIMS parts to wrap up the bottom end. It’s a crazy bastard. Yes, it will have original Panheads.

–Bandit

“AND WE SHALL HAVE OUR FREEDOM” – Braveheart.
Celebrating Freedom and Biker Rights for 20 years ONLY AT
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“Live for your beliefs. No escape in death.” –

President Trump’s 2017 Inauguration – Bikers for Trump

I am extremely impressed thanks for sharing all information regarding trump. Your blog are really interesting to all. Hope you continue to keep up with this post and will provide us some more information like this. Thanks for such post and keep it up.

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–Henry Owen
pratikcheapplace@gmail.com
South Daytona, FL

Henry,

The comments on my Inauguration Article posted on Bikernet Baggers were much appreciated.
Thank u!

As time goes on, we plan to keep the bikers informed of upcoming events and verified
information on the Bikers for Trump movement.

–Dmac

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THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY TAKES A SPIRITUAL TWIST–
Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and says to the first man he meets, “Do you want to go to heaven?”

The man responded, “I do, Father.”

The priest answered, “Then leave this pub right now!” and approached a second man. “Do you want to go to heaven?”

“Certainly, Father,” was the man’s reply.

“Then leave this den of Satan,” admonished the priest. He walked up to O’Toole. “Do you want to go to heaven?”

“No, I don’t, Father,” O’Toole replied. The priest looked him right in the eye, and demanded, “You mean to tell me that when you die, you don’t want to go to heaven?”

O’Toole smiled, “Oh, when I DIE, yes, Father. I thought you were getting a group together to go right now.”

–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry



NEWS FROM BUSTER AT SADDLEMEN–
The freedom and lack of rules are what makes my heart beat- motorcycles- punk rock – they call me every day. So today I jumped on my Yamaha FZ09 and rode into work and I slapped on my super purposeful 5-Ball vest.

Yeah you can’t do that- oh but yes I fucking can! I remember Harley VS. Honda and all things sacred of yesterday.

Today we say FUCK THE RULES, ride hard and have fun! Just wanted to say thank you for making such a great product that I enjoy on my FXR just as much as I do on my FZ.

–Buster Cates

THE DEALERWORLD Polaris Q1 results–
“Decent start to an important year” – CEO Scott Wine on Polaris Q1 results

Polaris has reported that overall sales revenue for the first quarter of 2017 increased +17% to $1,153.8 million, with Polaris North America retail sales “exceeding” company expectations.

The company says that Indian Motorcycle continued to gain market share in a soft quarter for the industry’s 900cc+ sector and that its ORV (Off Road Vehicles) market share is “stabilizing.”

The company has reported a first quarter 2017 net loss of $2.9 million, a loss that included costs related to the wind-down of Victory Motorcycles.

North American consumer retail demand for the Polaris motorcycle segment, including Indian Motorcycle and Slingshot, was down mid-single digits percent during the 2017 first quarter, while the overall motorcycle industry retail sales, 900cc and above, was down mid-single digits percent in the 2017 first quarter.

However, Indian Motorcycle retail sales increased low double-digits percent.

“While we reported an expected net loss for the quarter, adjusted earnings were slightly ahead of our expectations,” said Polaris Industries CEO Scott Wine. “We saw continued strong performance from Indian Motorcycle, and our ORV business improved its performance in the face of heavy competitive activity and a sluggish powersports environment. Overall, our dealer channel remains healthy with inventories down eight percent, and we continue to diligently work to enhance our dealer engagement.”

With reference to some of the issues the company finds itself needing to address, not least the ORV and Slingshot recall problems it continues to encounter, Wine went on to say that the company is “aggressively investing in the development of innovative products that will further solidify Polaris’ position as the leader in powersports. Our first quarter results reflect our commitment to quickly and sustainably improve our strategic and tactical execution, continue enhancing overall safety and quality, and building superior products for our customers.”

International sales to customers outside of North America totaled $166.2 million for the first quarter of 2017, including PG&A, up two percent from the same period in 2016.
During the first quarter 2017, the company repurchased and retired 256,000 shares of its common stock for $21.8 million. As of March 31, 2017, the company has authorization from its Board of Directors to repurchase up to an additional 7.2 million shares of Polaris stock.

Polaris reiterated its full year 2017 outlook with adjusted net income expected to be in the range of $4.25 to $4.50 per diluted share, with adjusted sales for the full year 2017 expected to be in the range of up 10% to 13%.
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IRON HORSE STURGIS SALOON NEWS— Drink for FREE in Enjoy the perks of a guaranteed, reserved seat in our elevated, stage-side seating area. Drink for FREE at the private VIP bar, take home your souvenir chair, enjoy concerts from this close-up vantage point, plus a whole lot more…

Chrome Club Memberships
Upgrade your concert experience with access to our front row party pit. With a Chrome Club membership, you’ll get up close to all of the entertainment, have access to a private bar & bathrooms.
Chrome Club – Single Day Pass
Chrome Club – All Rally Pass

Reserved Motorcycle Parking
Guarantee a parking place for your bike on our secure parking lot. Reserved parking on our blacktop offers convenient access to all events at Iron Horse Saloon® and nearby Sturgis.
Reserved Parking – Single Day
Reserved Parking – All Rally

Trike Touring Guide to America

Hi, I currently own a 1996 Heritage Softail that I want to convert into a Trike. Do you know of any salvage yards that I might be able to buy the rear end of a Trike your help is Greatly appreciated. 

— Roy Bacchi
rbiker51@aol.com
Middletown, NJ

I would go to all the motorcycle classified and Craig’s list and start looking. I’m sure something will surface.—Ujjwal, Bikernet Trikes Supreme International Editor

NEW FOR THE KURYAKYN SPEAR COLLECTION– The new Kuryakyn Spear Horn Cover is the latest addition to a growing line of accessories showcasing styling that’s on point for the new generation of Indian Motorcycle.

This direct replacement for the stock cover on Indian big twins features quality A380 aluminum construction offered in chrome or satin black finishes. The included sculpted spearhead medallion along with grooves etched into the outer cover create a cohesive design that complements the full range of Spear products for Indian.

The spear medallion can also be substituted with Indian’s assortment of commemorative coins and covers that utilize double-sided tape for application.

The Kuryakyn Spear collection includes grips, footpegs, direct replacement floorboard inserts, mini boards, as well as shift and brake pegs. The horn cover delivers the same sharp styling to the engine, and is the perfect counterpart to the Spear Air Cleaner that will be available soon for Indian Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster and Springfield models.

•Spear Horn Cover: P/N 7470 – Chrome, P/N 7471 – Satin Black
MSRP: $79.99

PAPER IS DEAD–Really?

This French Ad made me laugh out loud! Foreign commercials are so good!
My hat’s off to the advertising team that came up with the idea. It has often been
said that paper is dead .. Because we’re living in the electronic age!

Paper is not dead – ????? ?? ?? – YouTube
It’s only a 39 second video so please watch it all – The irony at the end won’t be lost on you.

–from Ray Russell
Australia

BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS STILL OPEN– A woman awakes in the middle of the night to find her husband not in bed. She suspects that he’s preparing a surprise for her since today is their 20th wedding anniversary, so she puts on her robe and goes downstairs to look for him.

She finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of hot cocoa in front of him. He appears to be in deep thought, just staring at the wall. She watches as he wipes away a tear from his eye.

“What’s the matter, dear?” she whispers as she steps into the room, “You haven’t been sitting here all night, have you!?”

The husband looks up from his drink, “It’s the 20th Anniversary of the day we met.”

She can’t believe he has remembered and starts to tear up.

The husband continues, “Do you remember 20 years ago when we started dating? I was 18 and you were only 15,” he said solemnly.

Once again, the wife is touched to tears thinking that her husband is so caring and sensitive.

“Yes, I do,” she replies.

The husband pauses… The words were not coming easily.

“Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car?”

“Yes, I remember,” said the wife, lowering herself into a chair beside him.

The husband continued, “Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said, Either you marry my daughter or I will make sure you spend the next 20 years in prison?”

“I remember that too,” she replied softly…

He sighed as he wiped another tear away from his cheek and said, “I would have gotten out today.”

–Sam Burns

V-TWIN EXPO REPORT FROM ROBIN BRADLEY— This is our sixth report from the Expo in February. There is no other show like it on the planet.

NAMZ: Just three years on from buying and adding the Badlands line of lighting modules to his established range of NAMZ electronic components, Jeff Zielinski says he has completely re-engineered the line with new platforms to speed up the manufacturing process.

Two new modules were launched this winter, using the same mold and same circuit board, have helped to reduce machine time while simplifying the bill of materials and increasing fill rates into the high 90s. “It also made for a near perfect module” says Jeff. “They already boasted a less than a 1% failure rate per 20,000 units sold, but now we have unprecedented flexibility for new module designs. ?
We continue to grow the company by producing new modules for motorcycles – right through to Indian, Victory and late model CAN/Bus Harley-Davidsons. Jeff says: “We’re so confident that we produce and engineer the very best lighting modules that we offer a lifetime warranty on all modules purchased after December 31st 2016.

Why would you ever want to use anything else? Stay tuned as 2017 will be another banner year for NAMZ as we have some new items that are sure to thrill!”; www.namzccp.com

Paughco: The Carson City, Nevada based company continues to be one of the best manufacturers of frames, fenders, front ends, wheels, gas tanks, handlebars, triple trees, trike conversion components and everything in between. Founded in 1969, Paughco is one of the industry’s primary “go to” sources for custom parts and accessories for Harleys.

www.paughco.com

Memphis Shades: Recent new products from the Rossville, Tennessee based manufacturer include their spoiler windshields for Batwing fairings, ‘No-Tool’ Trigger-Lock windshield mount kits, their popular Fats and Slim windshields, and spoiler windshield for Road Glides that curves back towards the rider with an optically correct vertical section that sends the airstream up and over the rider; www.memphisshades.com

Spectro Oils of America: The Brookfield, Connecticut based v-twin oil specialist is again offering their annual pre-season stocking discount for existing and new dealers. From now until March 31st dealers can take advantage of this one-time offer to receive a 10% discount off their entire order. “The core of our business is a dealer first philosophy. We understand that the winter months can be tough for a majority of motorcycle dealers.

We make this discount available before spring every year, so it’s easier for dealers to stock up on the products they need before the spring rush happens,” said Joe Russo, National Sales Manager for Spectro; www.spectro-oils.com

Le Pera: The legendary Californian seat manufacturer is in the second generation family ownership of Bob Le Pera Sr’s daughter Christine and son Bob Le Para Jr (right). Seen here with some random photo bomber (who actually looks a lot like Allen Alvarez of Daytona Twin Tec), Le Pera celebrate their 45th anniversary this year. Recent new products include their race-inspired Daytona sport seat, Aviator up front seat and Signature II chopper seat; www.lepera.com

Drag Specialties: The Janesville, Wisconsin headquartered market leading distributor continues to be a strong supporter of the market’s independent specialist trade expo, as well as investing in events specifically for its own dealers. www.dragspecialties.com

Goodridge: Founded by Stuart Goodridge in the UK in 1969, Goodridge braided stainless steel brake lines have been designed to offer “the very best in braking performance. Unlike factory fitted lines, Goodridge brake lines won’t expand under pressure, giving you more precise braking right when you need it. Every Goodridge brake line is individually 100% pressure tested and guaranteed to be leak- free, corrosion resistant and backed by a lifetime guarantee”; www.goodridge.net
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adjective
1. deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful: a perfidious lover.

QUOTES
… that a brother should / Be so perfidious!

ORIGIN
Perfidious has an unexceptional history in English except for one curious phrase. The English adjective has always meant much the same as the Latin perfidiosus “faithless, dishonest.” The unusual phrase is perfidious Albion or its French equivalent Albion perfide. (Albion is a Latin name for the island or nation of England). Perfidious entered English in the 16th century; perfidious Albion and Albion perfide in the 19th century (Albion perfide has been in French since the late 18th century).

SUPPORT THE RED CROSS–
Today has been incredible. We’ve seen thousands of people from all across the country unite for Giving Day to make a difference for families struggling to rebuild after a disaster.

That’s why I wanted to write to you one last time today – because it’s not too late for you to join this inspiring movement: Make a tax-deductible donation before midnight to #help1family, and your gift will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar, thanks to other generous Giving Day supporters.

Another Giving Day donor has just given an additional gift of $50,000 to our matching gift pool. So when you give today, every dollar will be MATCHED up to $300,000, going twice as far to help those who are recovering from devastating disasters around the country.
Make a difference
Because of supporters like you, the Red Cross is able to help so many families affected by disasters. If supporters like you come together once more on this Giving Day, I know we can help 25,000 more families when they turn to us for help in their time of need this year. Please, don’t wait to donate to #help1family today.

Sincerely,

Lauri Rhinehart
VP, Humanitarian Services
American Red Cross

P.S. If you have already donated, thank you so much for your support. It truly makes a difference! I hope you’ll forward this message to friends and family to multiply your impact this Giving Day.

IT’S A RATTLECAN WEEKEND—We are flying in lots of directions. Grandson Frank’s FXR is running, fully registered and insured. He’s riding like the wind. I would like to tear that bike down and get it painted, but we have several projects in the way.

Let’s get his wrecked Dyna going and out of the shop. We received new rubbermounts from Custom Cycle Engineering as recommended by Doctor John, the frame straightening master. This way we can dial in the entire driveline.

Did you know Bubs Exhaust is still cooking under new owners. They are a good group and we are mounting a BDI bare system to Frank’s chassis with a few mods. I had to change the mounting system some to make it fit.

We ordered replacement stock levers from Aeromach and a headlight. This headlight is clean.

I’m back on my sculpture this weekend. Wish I knew what the hell I was doing regarding Sturgis this year.

And another, the 1928 Shovelhead is being registered today.

Hang on for more reports on Sunday in the Post. Staying focused is a daily issue around here, but it’s a good thing. We relish completing projects and work for accomplishments constantly. It’s our mission to finish what we start. It’s something I try to teach kids around me, focus can open doors to new opportunities and or save your life. Through focus and an open mind you can discover Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and or Threats. 

While Riding Free,

–Bandit