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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT– So we are back from the Black Hills trip, at last!Man, I have never seen so many fucking 100th anniversary bikes in my life! I?m taking a wild guess and let’s say that from 300 thousand made, there were like at least, all of them!!!! I had a little game going of a nickel a bike and just one morning it was like $275.00 worth of crappy Twinkies.
It sometimes scares me that Joe Rubbie buys a bike a heads out to the Hills, his riding experience is less than zero and there he is profiling with all his “bros” on his shiny silver and black anniversary model while “carving” the turns and twisties. Tell you the truth that is fuckin’ dangerous shit…. To top it off, and better yet, there was less people riding around this year, and I mean riding down the park roads. Main and Lazelle were still packed to the gills. So what is the fucking purpose of going to Sturgis to “model” down Main Street when you have so much country to ride? I guess that by the same line I would never understand all the chaps and leathers in 90-degree weather, can you say …Slave to fashion?
If you rode into the Black Hills, sure you deserve a nice hanging time at the local bars, but trailering to Rapid City and then doing the “triumphant entrance” does not cut it. Let me tell a little secret to all those posers…We know!!!
This year was the Full Dresser year. I’ve never seen so many (and most 100th anniversary), sure we have friends that rode over 2 thousand miles on their bikes and needed the comfort and space, but we also saw lots (and I mean lots) of them being swiftly trailered. I guess there’s an outmost need for bags since all the “approved-authorized” wear needs a place to live. The bandannas, DOT company helmets with radio and all the gadgets possible, the chaps, boots with metal stuff, rain gear, dealer t-shirts, well you get my drift, the whole Halloween costumes. Only that it’s August.One more thing before I change the subject. It was great being single in the Black Hills for the first time….and I guess some of the photos will show what I mean…..
And now I’m back to the “old days” so I’m ranting away….
I keep reading mags and now everyone and their mothers is a ” Master Builder” you know? Shops grow like weeds in the yard, ads splatter all the pages and a lot of the people claim to be “Master Builders”. Ok so what the fuck is that? Is there a secret master builder society that I don’t know of that for $3.99, sends you an official master builder certificate? Or it is just people blowing smoke up their own asses….I wonder how do you become a “Master Builder” or is it a moniker that you personally choose to give self-importance to your work? I know there are a few people out there that have earned the respect and are called master builders by others; maybe it’s as simple as paying for the ad, or paying so your company is on a magazine and instantly become one of them? I still wonder…
I always saw the Master builders of old, they have paid their dues, built more bikes than most of us could dream of in a lifetime and been in the industry loop for more than we will remember, and more so, most people know who they are. Another question to ponder is, am I a master builder? Who is one, what do you have to accomplish to become one, or does someone considers that you are one?
I don’t think the amount of years in this industry can be a parameter for masterism, of course neither does exposure. So we have go back to the nitty gritty of your work and paying the dues. In these days of mega advertising, magazines and TV, half a million people rallies and enuff smoke to blow up all of Chinamen asses, what is true, what is bullshit? Arrogance seems to be rampant and any wanabbe that builds a couple bikes and pays for an ad is considered a builder, even more, considers himself a “master builder”. But I still question, builder of what…Illusion? I guess those are called magicians in Las Vegas…
Like Bob Marley use to say (and many others), “you can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all the people all of the time”
See you next week…
Jose
THE JANKLOW PAPERS–The Bottom Line is Janklow Has A Record Of Speeding And He Did Run The Stop Sign. HE KILLED A BIKER It Makes No Difference How He Voted On Anything!Politics Got Him In The Sturgis Museum. He Should Be Removed from their Hall of Fame and Put in the Hall of Shame.His actions are showing signs of a cover up and he pretty much has done as he wants as Governor and been known to throw his weight around. Of Course He Does Not Want To Be Sued or Put In Jail. No one does. You can rest assured he and those around him are looking to make sure that does not happen. Authorities are already saying they will not release results of alcohol tests. His son is saying he has head injuries. The Black Box is being questioned. This is The Time For All Motorcyclist to Come Together and Stop The Killing Of Motorcyclist With Cars. Contact Your Motorcycle Rights Groups and anyone one else you can and Insist That Janklow be Prosecuted the Same as One Of Us Would.
–ROGUE
I’m not familiar with Janklow’s voting record on motorcyclists’ rights, but here’s a link to his induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame in 2001: Governor Janklow’s leadership during his previous two terms as Governor of South Dakota and his single term as South Dakota’s Attorney General in the 1970s and 1980s turned the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally into a true tourist event and family gathering for not only Sturgis, but for the entire Black Hills, western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming. Today the Rally is far and way South Dakota’s number one tourist event, bringing tourists and visitors from literally all over the world to the beautiful Black Hills. Based on South Dakota’s relative size and the size of the Rally today, which increase the state’s population by at least 50% by even the most conservative estimates, there is no comparable event in the world. For Governor Janklow’s contribution to the Rally’s success, it is fitting that he be among those enshrined in the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. Janklow Involved In RAPE:In addition to the above, when I was surfing the web looking for Janklow’s involvement with motorcycles, I found this fromthe American Indian movement VERY interesting(http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_issues/janklowdisbarmentopinion.htm). In the rape allegation, Jancita Maria Eagledeer, the victim, testified in obvious discomfort at reliving old horrors. She was fifteen when Mr. Janklow gave her a ride home after babysitting the Janklow children. She protested as he drove her down a deserted road and pushed the button in his Rambler which converted both seats into a large bed. Her testimony reveals that Mr. Janklow threatened to use a gun on her if she did not comply with his sexual desires. Miss Eagledeer’s foster parents, a guidance counselor, the tribal prosecutor, and others, all colaberated portions of her account. Medical records from the Rosebud P. H. S. Hospital shows evidence of the attack against her and quotes her as corroborate identifying Mr. Janklow as her assailant. Furthermore, the evidence indicates that an obstruction of justice followed the rape. When a complaint was being made to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Officer, Janklow was there. No relief or representation was possible through the Legal Services Program since Mr. Janklow ran it. A former employee, who is now the tribal prosecutor, and another individual testified that Mr. Janklow spent three days brooding about the rape incident. Further, testimony indicates that as recently as two months ago Mr. Janklow offered Miss Eagledeer’s grandfather money after inquiring about her. Governor William Janklow. Serving as a member of the Sicangu Lakota ‘Rosebud Sioux tribe’s legal services program’, Janklow practiced law on the Rosebud reservation until he was disbarred by Judge Mario Gonzalez in 1974 for “assault with intent to commit rape, and carnal knowledge of a female under 16.” Some seven years earlier, on January 14, 1967, a 15 year old school girl, Jancita Eagle Deer, had reported to her school principal that she had been raped and accused her legal guardian, non-Indian lawyer William Janklow. Following examinations and investigations, the Bureau of Indian Affairs filed a report recommending Janklow’s prosecution. Jancita’s stepmother, Delphine Eagle Deer, was Leonard Crow Dog’s sister, and Delphine vowed to prove that Janklow was guilty of raping her daughter. However, Delphine Eagle Deer was found beaten to death in a field before DISBARMENT OF WILLIAM JANKLOW: On October 16, 1974, Dennis Banks, an individual daily admitted o practice law as an attorney before this court submitted a “Petition for Disbarment of William Janklow and Affidavit in Support Thereof.” This Court subsequently issued an order to show cause to William Janklow directing that he appear before this Court on October 31, 1974 at 10:00 a.m., to be heard in connection with Mr. Bank’s petition… Sworn testimony has been received that William Janklow on at least one occasion, rode a motorcycle in a residential area shooting dogs with a gun. The dog, as well as other animals, is a sacred creature to many of the Lakota people. Other testimony shows that Mr. Janklow advised a number of people not to pay certain bills based on action he committed himself to take, but which was never forthcoming. This advice subsequently has ruined the obtaining of credit for most of the Indian community on the reservation. … –from Rogue and Bill Bish NCOMBish@aol.com
DEAL OF THE WEEK–Rare ’57 straightleg Panhead available. The last year of the famous rigid frame models. Just 90 miles on a fresh motor, new tranny, new tires and fresh Pepper Red and black paint. It’s 98 percent original. Just $15,000. Call Red Devil Cycles in Stuart, Florida, (772) 221-8616. Or loan me $15K. I’ll buy it.
Brandi is not for sale, but I’m moving to Florida, just to be close to her. She’s accepting modeling offers and I have the offer of a lifetime.
–Bandit
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