Hey,
Just back from Vegas and the downtown D Hotel with their turbo-charged, kick-start air conditioners, no movies, and troubled room service. I’ve been locked down at the former Fitzgerald Hotel a few times, but this was the last. It’s tough when there’s no secure place for your Kendon trailer. We ended up spending our last night at South Point south of town. What a terrific place, and at one time our bikes were surrounded by security guards checking them out.
We had a harried blast working from dawn to dusk every blistering day from Thursday to Sunday. We sold out of books, met builders from the past, set up features, and watched Las Vegas girls stroll through the crowded isles. We hit parties at night and heard about a Sons of Anarchy fan being roughed up behind Freemont Street. Let’s hit the news, then I’ll tell you more.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POPE BENEDICT MARK 110TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MILESTONE– Pope, Davidson family meet for blessing of Harley-Davidson tanks in Vatican City
ROME (Oct. 3, 2012) – Next June, tens of thousands of Harley-Davidson riders and fans from around the globe are expected to make their way to Italy’s capital city to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary and the shared passion for freedom that unites riders everywhere.
Today, Pope Benedict XVI along with Willie G. Davidson, grandson of one of Harley-Davidson’s founders and his son, Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, launched the countdown to Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary event in Rome, June 13-16, 2013, by presenting two commemorative motorcycle gas tanks to the Pope for a blessing. The tanks will be signed by Pope Benedict, Willie G. and Bill, and mounted on two motorcycles – one will return to the company’s hometown of Milwaukee, and displayed at the Harley-Davidson Museum, while the other will be auctioned to support the Good Samaritan Foundation.
“The 110th Anniversary Celebration will be a rockin’ party and so much more,” said Ken Ostermann, Harley-Davidson’s General Manager of International Marketing Operations. “Along with next year’s 110th Anniversary events around the world, the event in Rome is truly the most epic way we can show our thanks for the 110 years of riding and fun our passionate fans have given Harley-Davidson.”
Highlights of Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Celebration in Rome next year include a party in the Port of Ostia, a parade through the heart of Rome, two headlining concerts at Stadio Olimpico and a papal bike blessing at St. Peter’s Square.
“We’re anticipating next year’s celebration in Rome to be one of the largest events we’ve ever held outside the U.S.,” said Ostermann. “That is a strong testament to our continued global transformation as we respond to our growing fan base all over the world.”
Connecting Fans Globally
The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary is a year-long, global celebration of the enduring ideals that unite independents everywhere: freedom, rebellion and authenticity. The year-long celebration features 12 anniversary experiences the company will bring to existing motorcycle events in global markets through September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents.
Capping the global experiences are two main anniversary events in Rome and Milwaukee. The event in Milwaukee Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2013, is an expanded celebration including fan-organized rides to the city, a party on the shores of Lake Michigan, a massive parade, activities at the Harley-Davidson Museum and three headlining concerts.
Join the Celebration Online
Harley-Davidson fans are invited to join the celebration online where they can share their personal stories and riding experiences on Facebook, Twitter with the hashtag #HD110, and at www.h-d.com/110. The website features details about the 110th Anniversary events and content posted from fans around the world.
HOTTEST PRODUCT FEATURED IN LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST—Kakadu Gunn Worn Concealed Carry clothing: www.kakaduaustralia.com. Don’t miss this stuff. It’s amazing light to heavy weight with holsters even for magazines inside. I bought one in Vegas.
MAN CAUGHT RIDING THE OLDEST MOTORCYCLE IN NORTH AMERICA– Check out Bruce Linsday, one of our museum’s Board of Trustees members, as he rides the oldest running motorcycle in North America; an 1897 De Dion Bouton. This video was taken on September 6, 2012. Come check this motorcycle out for yourself the next time you visit our museum!
Motorcyclepedia Museum
www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org
250 Lake Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-9065
info@motorcyclepediamuseum.org
Museum Hours:
Fridays: 10am-5pm
Saturdays: 10am-5pm
Sundays: 11am-5pm
Open year round!
Adult admission: $11 (tax included)
Children 4-12: $5 (tax included)
Children under 3 are free!
WOMEN RIDERS NOW CORRECTION–A lot of people think (incorrectly!) that Women Riders Now focuses solely on cruisers. In my quest to dispel that myth, I’m spotlighting a new 2013 motorcycle that’s caught my eye: the Moto Guzzi G7 Stone. Moto Guzzi is going after younger riders with this bike, and I believe it will also attract beginners since it’s so light and manageable.
The 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 is a completely new bike that Women Riders Now Editor Genevieve Schmitt believes women of smaller stature (among other types of riders) may be interested in because of its size, manageability and Italian heritage. Although the V7 has been in the Italian brand’s family for more than 40 years, the 2013 V7 line has been completely updated and now comprises three separate models: the V7 Stone, the V7 Racer and the V7 Special. At least one of these new models is designed to appeal to younger riders.
To get the public excited about the bikes, Moto Guzzi is inviting licensed motorcycle riders to test ride the new V7 Stone between now and November 1, before it’s available in stores. See the end of this article for details.
The 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 has a 90-degree V-twin engine that’s more powerful, faster and smoother than its predecessor. Nevertheless, the engine maintains two cornerstones of the V7 tradition, which dates back to 1969: It’s driven by the cardan shaft drive, and it’s supported by the double cradle “Tonti” frame, named after V7 developer and engineer Lino Tonti.
The V7’s seat height is a manageable 31.5 inches, with the option of using a thinner seat to lower the bike to 30.7 inches. The bike weighs in at 395 pounds, so even the shortest of riders should be able to tiptoe and maneuver the bike without a problem.
The V7 Stone is a completely new version designed to appeal to younger riders with its lower price point and trendy paint job of Matte Black or Pure White. The model is easy to customize with an array of accessories. The V7 Stone features the new and more powerful 750cc 90-degree V-twin motor and new lightweight six split-spoke alloy wheels. The color-coordinated tank and chrome accents make the V7 Stone a showstopper on the road and at any café, bike night or local hot spot.
The 2013 V7 Racer is an ode to café racer motorcycles from the 50s and 60s with the performance of a modern machine. The V7 Racer has the same new 750cc 90-degree V-twin motor with increased torque, horsepower and throttle response for an enjoyable ride. The new V7 Racer features a myriad of unique style attributes, including a chrome fuel metal tank studded with red Moto Guzzi badges and finished with a leather strap and a suede leather seat with an aerodynamic seat cowl and 70s-style racer number plates. The V7 Racer is perfect for the adventurous rider with an eye for design and a wild streak.
The V7 Special is the closest to the original 1969 V7 Special, not only because it shares its name with the first V7, but also because it faithfully carries the same riding philosophy—a touring bike with a sophisticated fit and finish and a uniquely “Guzzi” engine character. The new engine, significantly stronger in driving torque and maximum power, is increased by 12 percent, perfectly suited for medium range touring. A greater tank capacity of 5.8 gallons for an average range of 310 miles makes long miles in the saddle possible.
Just like its predecessor, the new V7 Special is wrapped in a two-tone paint scheme and equipped with aluminum-spoked wheels, reducing unsprung weight and improving handling. The V7 Special proves a worthy touring machine when outfitted with bags and a windshield from Moto Guzzi’s accessory collection.
The V7 Stone and Racer lines will be available in dealerships across the United States in early to mid-October. The V7 Special is expected to be in showrooms by the beginning of 2013. To sign up for a test ride, Moto Guzzi created an online request system that lets enthusiasts find a participating dealer and sign up online. To learn more, visit www.MotoGuzzi-US.com.
–Genevieve Schmitt
TAMPA COPS SHOOT OVER TRAFFIC CITATION–The cop said he thought he saw a weapon. They are trained to say that and also they thought their life was in danger. BULLSHIT
This has to stop!–Rogue
TAMPA — A man who fled a traffic stop was eventually shot by Tampa police after he bailed from his car and refused to show his hands. Police say an officer attempted to stop a vehicle Sunday night for an expired tag and a seatbelt violation.
The vehicle driven by 25-year-old Edward Thomas was followed by a police helicopter and another cruiser. Police say Thomas crashed into a traffic sign, jumped out the vehicle and ran into the woods. Officers sent a K-9 after him and the suspect came out of the woods. He refused orders to show his hands and an officer fired when he saw what he thought was a weapon. Thomas was taken to the hospital with what officials described as injuries that aren’t life threatening.
–Rogue
INCIDENT TURNS UGLY IN BANDIT’S CANTINA–I was standing at the Cantina bar in Pedro yesterday and this little Chinese guy comes in, stands next to me and starts drinking a beer.
I said to him, “Do you know any martial arts, like Kung-Fu, Karate or Ju-Jitsu”?
He says “No, why the fluck you ask me dat, is it coz I Chinee”?
“No”, I say, “It’s because you’re drinking my beer you little prick”.
–Sarge
ROGUE’S BAD COP FILES–This is why we need to continue to Expose Bad Cops and that does include those who do Not Enforce The Law Equally.–Rogue
But Haug had been working as an Erie County sheriff’s deputy for about two years and was inside the fraternity of law enforcement officers who, for the most part, are slow to write up those who wear the badge.
“… If I write a cop another ticket, I don’t ever get backed up by cops ever again?”
Blue line protects off-duty cops behind wheel
BY: Matt Spina
Before Michael E. Haug’s Jeep plowed into a stopped motorcyclist this summer – launching the biker forward, tearing his small intestine, bruising internal organs, breaking a leg in three places, ripping off his helmet and landing him on his head – Haug had been stopped at least once before for erratic and possibly impaired driving.
But Haug had been working as an Erie County sheriff’s deputy for about two years and was inside the fraternity of law enforcement officers who, for the most part, are slow to write up those who wear the badge.
No tickets were written or charges filed after Haug was stopped in 2009. He was turned over to his Sheriff’s Office superiors – an example of police discretion or, perhaps, the blue line.
“The blue line, or whatever you want to call it, is awful,” said one law enforcement veteran who asked to remain unidentified in this article because he’s still on patrol. “I have stopped cops and just walked away going, ‘I just hope he gets home.’
“Because here’s the thing: That same guy who you are pulling over might be your backup tomorrow night. Or his buddy who you just wrote will hate you and tell everybody that you are nothing but a piece of or whatever. So it’s just not worth it.”
Gregory A. Gawley worked for the Lackawanna Police Department and as a firearms instructor at the Erie Community College police academy.
“I’ll be honest with you,” he said, “I have pulled guys over, and they have said, ‘Don’t you know I’m a cop with such and such agency?’ “
Gawley, however, says he didn’t appreciate the question. His reaction: “Don’t treat me like an idiot just because you screwed up.”
Police also call it “professional courtesy” – forgiving the infractions committed by one of their own. It typically involves speeding, but officers can get a pass for erratic or impaired driving as well.
–from Rogue
Official Bikernet Enforcement Field Reporter
STREET WALKER AND ENVY CYCLES TAKE HOME THE GOLD AT LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST–Good seeing you in Vegas and spending a little time visiting in your booth.
I enjoyed going over as the Peashooter and the Bonnie Bell and as you could tell I really dug the stance of the Bonnie Belle. Race Bike or not it has a wicked profile.
Sent you a couple pics of Troy and I at awards presentation and Troy asked me to send you a pic of that rough sketch I was doodling on based on the Bonnie Belle profile.
We had a great time at the event and as usual Mindy and her people put on a top notch event.
–Terry Lee
The officers will be looking for motorcyclists who are breaking traffic laws or driving while intoxicated.
Funding for the effort is provided to the department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
–Rogue
BIKERNET PROPERTIES STAT COUNTER REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER:
Total Impressions from the Bikernet Family: 193,062
Total Unique Users: 109,391
If an advertiser was a sponsor on all three sites for $800 a month the cpm (cost per 1000) impressions would be: $4.14
BIKERNET DESTINATION EDITOR REPORTS IN– Wupatki National Monument is a little known (even to locals) spectacular ride where, in one 35-mile loop, one can see ancient Indian ruins, dormant (not dead) volcanoes, frozen lava rivers and booming vistas of the Painted Desert. The landscape shifts from stark and colorful to pinon pine forest to miles of ash, cinder cones and lava flows.
The last eruption was only about 750 years ago, less than a blink in geologic time. Ruins dot the desert plains, and many more are suspected to be buried under the ash. This was the Native American Pompeii, and very few people know about it.
Miles north of the major eruptions, well preserved Wupatki (Hopi for “Tall House”) once was home to some 300, a teeming metropolis by pueblo standards when most villages were typically no more than 10 to 20 people. This was a crossroads, a center where tribal goods from as far away as Mexico and California were traded.
Evidence of human occupation goes back 11,000 years, but Wupatki and surrounding ruins were populated in large numbers for nearly 300 years from about 1,000 to 1300 A.D., and then everyone vanished, seemingly all at once and in a hurry. Theories abound, everything from the quackery of New Age alien abduction to a 50-year drought, but anthropologists are still baffled by the exodus.
–Josh Placa
Bikernet Certified Chopper Travel Rider Extraordinaire
If budgets permit, Josh will be assigned to ride a chopper through the ash to report on the vanished Wupatki tribe. Hang on.—Bandit
BANDIT INTERVIEWS COOK CUSTOMS @ THE PROSHOW– Cook Customs bikes invariably have a classy, retro charm, which makes them stand out from other sleds by many other US builders.
Matt Drew, a Cook Customs fabricator, brought in his first bike that he personally built. It is a Norton and Keith Ball gets the 411 at the AMD Affiliate ProShow at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI. Produced by http://www.bikerpros.com
MEETING OF THE MINDS HOSTED BY ABATE OF NORTH CAROLINA–
ABATE of North Carolina hosted a Hospitality Suite that seemed more like a Restaurant – poolside seating, very well stocked bar, and food that made the Restaurant seem pale in comparison. Breakfast *and* Lunch! Now whether that fried chicken came from Bojangles or someone’s kitchen, we don’t get that good in the North!
Of course Helen was at her usual post in the Merchandise room which was well stocked for this event. Never without customers, I was glad to get my MoTM shirt early because they did ultimately sell out… Helen also collected donated shirts from around the Country – most of which sold at very reasonable prices, the rest went into the auction pool… Neither room was overshadowed by yet another room to preview all the Auction Items, which simply kept pouring in!
Not to be overshadowed, Saturday highlighted a view of Intelligent Traffic Systems, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Mostly, I guess, the reality that these things are real and coming at us FAST; faster than most people might think… While motorcycles aren’t necessarily included in many of the current developments, that’s also scary in its own right since it could signal exclusion of Motorcycles from ITS enabled roadways…
Culminating with the State Representatives Meeting and followed by the annual Kilts vs Bibs tug-of-war, the banquet followed which included a great dinner, an impassioned speech by NC State Senator Kathy Harrington, and the awards which were well deserved and emotionally received. Closing the evening with the Auction, some exciting bidding kept the room engaged until late in the evening…
Thankfully the ride home wasn’t quite as tumultuous as the ride down, but the dry and cool weather was ample opportunity to reflect on the weekend, the old friends re-engaged, the new friends met, and the energy to carry on the battle into the next year.
–Doc
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BIKERNET HISTORIC MAGAZINE ARCHIVES NOW OPEN—With this teaser from this December 1954 issue of Mechanix Illustrated. In this issue J.D. Ratcliff and George Revay cover Enrico Piaggio, the man who built the Vespa motor scooter business. Before WWII the Piaggio family built railroads, trolley-busses, airplanes, and air plane engines. After the war his plants in rubble, and his once employee base of 12,000 was zero.
But in October of 1945 they pulled some of the existing staff together and discussed how they could provide jobs for locals. Unfortunately, the occupying forces forbid them from building much of what they built during the war, so they decided to build scooters. An amazing story, thanks to the official Bikernet Archivist, George Plueddeman.
SPEED DEMON BREAKS WORLD LAND SPEED RECORD—On Monday September 17, 2012, George Poteet driving the Poteet and Main “Speed Demon” Streamliner” at the Bonneville Salt Flats, set new FIA International Category A, Group1, Class 10 records in the kilometer and mile distance by averaging the following two-way flying start speeds: Kilometer 707.408 KPH and mile 439.562 mph, and speed for the mile 439.024 mph and kilometer at 706.540 KPH.
That makes the Speed Demon the fastest piston-engine wheel-driven care in history. The car is powered by a Kenny Duttweiler 368 cubic inch “Hellfire” engine.
–from Jim Waggaman
MOTORCYCLE GANG MAINTAINS LOCAL PRESENCE–GRAND JUNCTION, Colo (KKCO) Detectives couldn’t tell us much about these gangs for security reasons. What we do know is there is a motorcycle gang presence in the Grand Valley, and it’s been around for a long time.
“I’ve been in the business for 30 years, and we had outlaw motorcycle gangs represented in Grand Junction when I started,” said Mike Nordine, Investigations Commander with the Grand Junction Police Department. The motorcycle culture calls them “1-percenters,” or the one-percent of motorcycle riders who consider themselves outlaws. “There is a gang that actually goes by the outlaws, we have some of that representation here in town,” added Nordine. The outlaws have a clubhouse just off Patterson Avenue.
We stopped by to talk to someone Tuesday afternoon, but no one was home. The list goes on. “The Mongols is another known gang, the Sin City Disciples,” said Nordine.
Total membership of all Grand Valley motorcycle gangs is less than 50. “The groups that they are affiliated with, the national chapters, are very concerning. So as a result of that, we are concerned about memberships of the organizations here locally,” said Nordine.
However, just because people are dressed in leather and ride Harleys, doesn’t mean they’re doing anything illegal, and are most likely not dangerous or violent. “They call themselves one-percenters; that is one-percent. Most people are generally everyday hard-working people that just love to get together,” said Tom Jackson, a motorcycle enthusiast who has been riding motorcycles for decades, and works at the Harley Davidson dealership in Grand Junction.
The majority of the motorcycle community finds the word “gang” offensive, they prefer to be called clubs. “When they can do things to help others out there, they definitely do. They pull together and raise money for needy people, or raise money for special events, and food banks and so forth,” added Jackson.
The Grand Junction Police Department has officers assigned to keep an eye on these gangs, along with their other duties.
–NBC11news
TECH OF THE WEEK, PABLO’S NEW MOTOR CONTROLLER—This is my motor controller for a 2.5 hp dc constant torque motor salvaged out of a old treadmill.
Will be using this on my drill press replacing the old 1/2 hp ac motor. Using treadmill stuff allows better speed control using the drill press stepped pulleys and the variable speed of the controller and dc motor.
When you use the variable speed pot. to slow down the dc motor, you still have the constant torque feature of the dc treadmill motor.
This will work on lathes, mills, drill presses, etc
–Pablo
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WEEK–No matter what your job, you should always try to make it interesting.
–from Jim Waggaman
TEAM J’WITZ BUMPS THEIR OWN RECORD AT BUB/BONNEVILLE SPEED TRIALS– Mother Nature really threw racers and spectators a curve at the Bub Motorcycle Speed Trials this year with a massive rain storm that canceled many passes on Sunday and closed the track on Monday. Once the rains cleared and racing appeared to get back on track, huge cross winds plagued the streamline classes who make it a point not to run with winds of 14 mph or higher.
But, Jody Perewitz came to race and with winds bordering on unacceptable the beautiful J’WITZ machine rolled off the start line on the slippery moist salt. Making constant body adjustments to counter wind pressure from the side, Jody made several flawless passes, one at a blistering 196.9 mph while bumping her previous FIM World Record to 189 mph.
So once again this frantic beauty has laid down the gauntlet and made it perfectly clear that she is and will be a major contender for years to come.
If you’d like to follow the adventures and race schedule for Jody and Team J’WITZ visit www.facebook.com/teamjwitz or www.facebook.com/perewitz.
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AEROMACH BILLET MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES – STILL MADE IN THE USA
Charlotte, NC – October 3, 2012 – As the holiday season approaches, and shoppers hit the web for gift ideas for their favorite biker, it’s easy to spend some hard earned US dollars on some products made by some hard working US workers. Aeromach still manufactures mirrors, arms, levers, patented Cruisin’ Pegs and handlebar risers in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“We still machine our billet parts right here with American-made aircraft quality billet aluminum” stated Paul Aiken, owner of Aeromach. He continued, “although we are also distributors for Highway Hawk, we still manufacture our popular handlebar risers for metric cruisers as well as parts for American, metric and custom motorcycles in house and we hope that as the holiday season ramps up, shoppers will show some American spirit and keep their dollars here at home when they can.”
Shop for Aeromach parts at your local dealer and online from many of the web based retailers.
For more information contact:
–Paul Aiken
Owner
Aeromach USA, LLC
Distributors of HIGHWAY HAWK products in the USA
10015 Metromont Industrial Blvd
Suite F
Charlotte, NC 28269
http://www.aeromachmfg.com
704-599-1333 phone
800-990-9392 sales line
CALIFORNIA LEGACY LICENSE PLATE PASSES AND IS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assembly Bill (AB) 1658, by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D–Los Angeles) was signed today by Governor Brown, establishing the California Legacy License Plate Program. The program will allow car enthusiasts to apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for one of three iconic California license plate designs – the familiar “yellow with black lettering,” “black with yellow lettering” and “blue with yellow lettering” – that adorned vehicles during the heyday of classic cars
“California Government doesn’t do much for the thousands of car enthusiasts up and down the state,” said Gatto. “AB 1658 will enable the backyard auto restorer, the nostalgic, or the owner of a brand-new retro-styled automobile to choose a license plate that best matches the look of their car while making a little money for the state too.”
AB 1658 specifies that the DMV will issue any one of the vintage plates once 7,500 paid applications for that design have been received statewide. Further, it stipulates that any monies remaining after the DMV recuperates its administrative costs be placed into other DMV-funded programs, which with recent budget cuts, have been short on funds. California motorists will be able to apply to DMV for these license plates starting January 1, 2013 when the new law goes into effect. The measure has received an enthusiastic response so far, with many people contacting the Assemblyman’s office asking when and where they can apply.
Mike Gatto represents the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and parts of Los Angeles, including Los Feliz, Silver Lake, and Atwater Village. He is the Chairman of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
–from Jim Waggaman
FIRST TIME SEX–A girl asks her boyfriend to come over Friday night to meet, and have a dinner with her parents.
Since this is such a big event, the girl announces to her boyfriend that after dinner, she would like to go out and make love for the first time.
The boy is ecstatic, but he has never had sex before, so he takes a trip to the pharmacist to get some condoms.. He tells the pharmacist it’s his first time and the pharmacist helps the boy for about an hour. He tells the boy everything there is to know about condoms and sex.
At the register, the pharmacist asks the boy how many condoms he’d like to buy, a 3-pack, 10-pack, or family pack.
The boy insists on the family pack because he thinks he will be rather busy, it being his first time and all.
That night, the boy shows up at the girl’s parents house and meets his girlfriend at the door.
“Oh, I’m so excited for you to meet my parents, come on in!”
The boyfriend goes inside and is taken to the dinner table where the girl’s parents are seated.
The boy quickly offers to say grace and bows his head. A minute passes, and the boy is still deep in prayer, with his head down.
10 minutes pass, and still no movement from the boy.
Finally, after 20 minutes with his head down, the girlfriend leans over and whispers to the boyfriend, ‘I had no idea you were this religious.’
The boy turns, and whispers back,
‘I had no idea your father was a pharmacist!’
FILMMAKERS ASKING IMAMS TO VET MOVIES
‘We are even asking if we dare release anything on this subject’
Once upon a time, Hollywood producers and studios routinely consulted with Christian pastors and church denominations for script approval on virtually every new film.
Today, they are more likely to consult with Muslim imams and Islamist pressure groups to determine if their movies are appropriate for release.
A new report from the Express Tribune, with the International Herald Tribune, last week said filmmakers working on projects depicting the U.S. Navy SEAL mission to Pakistan to kill terrorist Osama bin Laden are having second thoughts.
“Filmmakers in Hollywood are terrified of inciting further retribution against America over a string of new films showing the U.S. mission,” the report said.
The report said at least “one fearful studio has asked an Islamic cleric to vet its script.”
“Senior executives at another studio have entered into intense briefing sessions with the U.S. State Department officials to minimize or expunge any content which otherwise might be viewed as offensive.”
The report follows the violence that erupted throughout the Muslim world on the anniversary of 9/11, purportedly over an extended trailer for an anti-Islam film called “Innocence of Muslims.”
The White House blamed the video for inciting Muslims who carried out the terror attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans.
The film also has been cited by various Muslim leaders as a reason that Americans should curb First Amendment rights and impose penalties on people who defame Islam.
The Express Tribune report said the concern has gotten so high that several current film projects are under scrutiny.
Intelligence sources say the Benghazi attack that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three others was an orchestrated terror attack, probably by an al-Qaida affiliate, and had nothing to do with the film.
Nevertheless, the Express report said, filmmakers are worried that fundamentalists could target cinemas where the films are playing, with one admitting: “We are even asking if we dare release anything on this subject.”
Hollywood, which in its early years often reflected the values of mainstream Christian faith in America, in recent years has taken a turn away from that practice, releasing movies that uninhibitedly mock Christianity, such as “The Last Temptation of Christ,” “The Da Vinci Code,” Bill Maher’s “Religulous,” “The Golden Compass” and “Hounddog.”
Ted Baehr, founder of Movieguide, told WND that there are all sorts of influences in Hollywood, both good and bad.
His organization regularly offers advice about how to treat Christians and Christianity accurately on the screen.
“We do as much as we can,” he said.
His organization also regularly recognizes the faith components of films and honors the best at its annual Faith & Values Awards Gala.
He also monitors the industry, reporting regularly that movies with wholesome family values usually produce the best financial return.
But Islamic interests also have been observing Hollywood. It was a little over a year ago that the AP reported the Muslim Public Affairs Council launched a series of workshops to try to influence movie makers.
Another project was called Muslims on Screen and Television.
“The idea is to really give Muslims an avenue to tell our stories. It’s as simple as that. There’s a curiosity about Islam and a curiosity about who Muslims are – and a lot of the fear that we’re seeing comes from only hearing one story or these constant negative stories,” Deana Nassar, MPAC’s Hollywood liaison, told AP.
AP reporter Gillian Flaccus wrote, “With any luck, Hollywood will listen.”
She quoted Ahmos Hassan, a Muslim-American talent manager who has been in the business for more than two decades, saying the industry has taken more interest in telling “authentic” Muslim stories in recent years.
“There’s a demand for Muslim stories, but whether it’s Muslim writers or not depends on the talent they bring to the table,” Hassan, who owns Chariot Management, told AP. “They need to bring that to the industry … and I think the industry is open to it now, more so than any time before.”
The groups already have offered consultation to TV series such as “Bones,” “24,” “Lie to Me” and “Aliens in America.”
Earlier this year, the New York Post reported a story that reflected some of the confusion in Hollywood about faith.
Sean Stone, son of director Oliver Stone, reported he converted to Islam, but finds it compatible with Judaism and Christianity.
“I am of a Jewish bloodline, a baptized Christian who accepts Christ’s teachings, the Jewish Old Testament and the Holy Quran,” he said. “I believe there is one God, whether called Allah or Jehovah or whatever you wish to name him. He creates all peoples and religions. I consider myself a Jewish Christian Muslim.”
–from Michael Hupy
CORRECTION FROM THE FACTORY– In Sheriff’s article and to correct your reader comment – as of last year (MY2012) all Big Twins got 103-inch engines except the Dyna Custom and Street Bob.
For 2013, the Street Bob with H-D1 factory customization you can get the 103-inch engine. Stock it comes with the 96-incher.
–Jen Hoyer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Media Relations Manager
MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS REPORT OF THE WEEK– Motorcycle Fatalities Decrease After Helmet Law Change– DETROIT (CBS Detroit) A group called American Bikers Aiming Toward Education — or ABATE — says recent data from the Michigan State Police and Secretary of State proves mandatory helmet law supporters are dead wrong.
“We used the Michigan State Police/Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning data, which compares motorcycle data between January 1 and August 31 for the last two years, and the numbers speak for themselves,” said Vince Consiglio, president of ABATE Michigan.
From 2011, before the mandatory helmet law was revoked, to 2012 when the law changed, total fatalities dropped from 89 to 85— a 4.5 percent reduction, the study says.
Adjusting the data to show fatalities as a percentage of motorcyclists involved shows a decrease from 3.24 percent to 3.05 percent — a 5.8 percent reduction.
During the same time period, the number of motorcycle registrations increased from 261,658 to 266,589.
The state isn’t ready to confirm the statistics or the findings, saying the numbers used in the study are provisional.
“While some media outlets are reporting a drop in Michigan motorcyclist deaths in 2012, the state’s traffic crash, injury and fatality information for the current year is provisional and changes on a daily basis,” the Michigan Office Of Highway Safety Planning said in a press release. “It is not possible to conduct an analysis or draw conclusions regarding motorcyclist deaths until the entire year’s crash data is finalized sometime in the spring of 2013.”
The state said incapacitating injuries for this same period from a year ago are up by 14 percent — 441 in 2011 and 504 in 2012.
“These figures will continue to change as additional crash reports are submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout the state,” the state’s safety experts said.
But ABATE is standing by its numbers.
“This data proves conclusively that the helmet-law amendment had no adverse effect on motorcycle safety,” Consiglio said. “What does matter is car driver/motorcyclists awareness and motorcycle education, which we have advocated for and provided to residents of Michigan for more than two decades.”
Because 40 percent of Michigan motorcycle fatalities involve unlicensed—or unendorsed— motorcyclists, so ABATE said it continues its mission of teaching motorcycle rider education classes and going to drivers’ education classes.
“A motorcyclist has a responsibility to know how to handle his or her bike,” Consiglio added.
“However, a motorcyclist is much more vulnerable than a passenger vehicle occupant in the event of a crash.”
Consiglio offered tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways.
•Remember, a motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle.
•Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane.
•Perform a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or exiting a lane of traffic, and at intersections.
•Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic.
•Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed.
•Allow more following distance – three or four seconds – when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.
•Never tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.
•Never drive while distracted.
Consiglio said motorcyclists can increase their safety by:
•Avoiding riding in poor weather conditions;
•Using turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if the rider thinks no one will see it;
•Combining hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to themselves;
•Positioning themselves in the lane where they will be most visible to other drivers; and
•Never driving while impaired.
•Taking and passing an approved motorcycle rider education class and getting endorsed.
A motorcycle endorsement on a driver’s license is required by law to ride on public roads and can be obtained by attending and passing a motorcycle rider education class, which are available statewide for a fee. A list of Secretary of State approved Michigan Motorcycle Safety Program instructors, along with their locations and contact information can be found the Secretary of State’s website. A current list of ABATE Michigan motorcycle rider education classes locations and times can be found on ABATE of Michigan’s web site.
–CBS Detroit
–from V-Twin News
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FORTUNE MAGAZINE POINTS OUT HURDLES AT HARLEY-DAVIDSON —
By Alex Taylor III, senior editor-at-large Fortune Magazine
NEW YORK (Fortune) — With a brand-name as familiar as Harley-Davidson’s, the company gets second-guessed almost as often as Mitt Romney’s campaign strategists. Harley, the critics say (including this one), is too dependent on old white males and isn’t diversifying its owner base quickly enough. Nor is it moving speedily overseas, either to establish low-cost factories or find new customers. Finally, Harley isn’t keeping up with Asian competitors like Honda and Kawasaki in quality or productivity.
Even when Harley-Davidson (HOG, Fortune 500) reports good news, it gets hammered. The bike maker has been gradually recovering from a disastrous plunge in motorcycle sales that begin in 2007. But after it announced in June that second quarter earnings jumped 30%, the bears pounced and drove its stock price down 5%. Reason: Harley was forecasting slower deliveries for the near future. Wrote a blogger for Seeking Alpha: “While Harley-Davidson has a loyal group of fans, who love to ride their bikes and even tattoo the name on their bodies, it lacks an investment community that adores the shares in the same manner.”
Sometimes the criticism is justified. Harley was embarrassed recently when the Michigan State Police announced it was replacing its inferior Harleys with BMW motorcycles. After conducting performance tests, the state cops determined that BMWs were pfaster, handled better, and were safer than Harleys — by a wide margin. While the BWW screamed to 100 miles per hour in less than 11 seconds and topped out at 131 mph, the Harley needed 31 seconds to reach 100 mph and never got faster than 105. As a consolation prize, the Michigan police allowed that Harley hogs were a “capable vehicle for parade and ceremonial use.”
In fact, Harley management is aggressively responding to its critics, trying to do just about everything they have asked for. Chairman and CEO Keith Wandell says the 109-year-old company is on “a journey of transformation.” It is engaged in the delicate task of attracting more women, minorities, and younger riders without diluting its bad-boy image.
It aims to cut its product development time by 30% to get new models to market faster. And by getting its unions to accept more flexible work rules and consolidating operations, it is making its manufacturing more efficient. Analysts at Moody’s estimate that Harley’s global breakeven level has declined by approximately 16%, from 190,000 bikes during the 2007-2009 period to a current level of about 160,000 bikes. Although Harley stock has gone nowhere over the last decade, it beat the S&P by 11% in 2011, and the company tells investors it expects to continue to outperform over time.
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Harley is holding on to 56% of the $4 billion market for heavyweight motorcycles, those with displacements higher than 650 cubic centimeters. That’s an impregnable advantage to some — and a source of vulnerability to others, who remember General Motors’ fall from its commanding 50% share of the U.S. car market.
They see a new threat to Harley arising at Polaris Industries (PII). The upstart maker of jet skis and snowmobiles already owns one motorcycle maker, Victory, which explicitly targets Harley in its advertising. Last year, it acquired a second brand name, Indian, that is nearly as revered as Harley.
Is this crunch time for Harley? Polaris, based in Medina, Minn., 20 miles from Minneapolis, is known for snowmobiles, jet skis, and all-terrain vehicles. A newcomer to motorcycles, it entered the field with Victory just 14 years ago. Yet with aggressive pricing, it has passed Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki to become the No. 2 seller of the biggest heavyweights (engines 1400 cc. and up) behind Harley. Analysts were recently shown a presentation comparing two big V-twin bikes, Victory’s Boardwalk vs. the Harley Softail Deluxe. The Boardwalk carries a list price $1,650 less than the $17,149 Harley.
Polaris has also demonstrated it understands what revs the emotions of motorcycle buyers. It has created colorful model names for Victory, like Hammer 8-ball, and Vegas Jackpot, and it has attracted prominent customizers like California’s Arlen Ness, some of whose flamboyant creations with stretched front forks and wild paint jobs sell for $60,000. It has been encroaching on Harley’s turf at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota and this year featured its biggest display ever.
Last year, Polaris launched a second missile at Harley when it acquired Indian. To motorcycle history neophytes, Indians were manufactured in Springfield, Mass. from 1901 to 1953, and were at one time the most popular motorcycles in the world, with models named Scout and Chief. After the company failed, various entities tried unsuccessfully to resurrect it over the ensuing four decades, the most recent being the Indian Motorcycle Corp. It started production in Gilroy, Calif. in 1999, only to go bankrupt in 2003. In 2006, a new Indian Motorcycle Company, largely owned by a London-based private-equity firm started up again in Kings Mountain, N.C., manufacturing a few hundred bikes a year, before selling out to Polaris.
With its acquisition, Polaris moved production to its Victory facilities in Minnesota and Iowa. It now is redesigning Indian bikes using styling cues from a half-century ago like swooping fenders and the war-bonnet figurine on the front fender but with a modern 105-cubic-inch engine and other components to make the bikes more appealing to today’s riders. Polaris will keep Indians focused on exclusivity rather than performance. For instance, it plans to make only 35 units of the 2013 Chief Vintage Limited edition, which features an eye-catching black and white two-tone paint scheme and will sell for nearly $38,000.
With its two-brand strategy, Polaris is positioning Victory to go after the “performance enthusiast” slice of the heavyweight market (21%), and aims Indian at the 39% it considers “diehards.” (Everyday riders, weekend riders, and those it calls “show-offs” make up the rest.) It should make life more interesting for Harley and compete for attention, but it isn’t likely to keep anyone in Milwaukee awake at night. Bikes are not the core focus of Polaris — they represent only 5% of its business, and its sales are a tiny slice for Harley’s — about 0.04%.
Polaris brings new thinking to the business, with manufacturing savvy, fresh marketing ideas, and experienced dealers — all of which should keep Harley from becoming complacent and sitting on its lead. After all, back when GM had half the U.S. market, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan started out with zero. Now, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and the GM brands are gone. No motorcycle enthusiast — especially the show-offs — wants to see that happen to Fat Boy, Road King, or Softail Deluxe.
AND NOW FROM THE ELECTRIC END OF THE MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS–Brammo Empulse, a 100 mph electric motorcycle.
SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) — Designing an electric motorcycle with mass market appeal is a difficult task. Designing an electric motorcycle that tops out at 100 mph minus the clunky battery and a short range is an even bigger challenge.
Enter Brammo. The Oregon company just unveiled its Empulse line of electric motorcycles that can go as fast as 100 mph and boast a hundred mile range on a full charge.
Starting at about $17,000, the Empulse is more expensive than comparable gas models but Brammo says customers are likely to recoup some cost over the life of the bikes because electricity is cheaper than gas. The Empulse uses the same charging stations used by GM’s (GM, Fortune 500) Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf.
Craig Bramscher, Brammo’s CEO says the Empulse is the “Tesla (TSLA)” of electric motorcycles, alluding to the bike’s combination of design and range.
The Empulse is the first model that Brammo has aimed at the mass-market since the company launched in 2002.
–Mason Cohn, CNN Money
LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK—2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones Springer. JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN! This is a sweet Cross Bones Springer! It’s got an HD LED black headlight, HD half moon floorboards, Vance & Hines short shot exhaust, Corbin 2-up seating, 10″ mini apes, smokes front and rear turn signals, and only 5892 miles!
Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been thoroughly tested and inspected by a LifeStyle Cycles technician after undergoing a rigorous 38-point motorcycle inspection.
The Revolver Truck Answers the Ultimate Exhaust Question–The Revolver truck began life as just another 1949 Chevrolet Truck, now it is a legend in the making. The concept started as a napkin drawing done while waiting for a flight back to California by MagnaFlow’s Senior Manager, Richard Waitas. He was trying to solve the ultimate exhaust question: “What does it sound like”?
“What’s deep, what’s raspy, what’s throaty and what’s not is different from ear to ear. ‘Loud’ has many levels and characteristics. But with the launch of the Revolver Truck, MagnaFlow has found a way to provide an answer to the question” says Waitas.
When Waitas completed the concept, his first call was to the legendary designer and member of team MagnaFlow, Chip Foose. Between the two of them, the concept took on a life of its own and in a matter of days; Foose had an incredibly beautiful and problem-solving rendering. The next step was to find the best builder to take it to fruition. Waitas and Foose met with multiple shops before choosing the team at CW Restorations.
From the very beginning, Foose and Waitas knew it was the right choice. While many shops would have taken the design and simply built it, CW Restorations became a piece of the story and helped take the Revolver to the next level – bringing it to where it is today.
Equipped with 8 rotating mufflers, the Revolver system provides a clear example of the sound changes without changes to the rest of the vehicle. In addition to the sound, the Revolver has a custom fabricated bed, distinctly rounded fenders and exhaust tips blended into the taillights. From the manifold to the tips, it is a one-of-a-kind build. But, the Revolver Truck is more than just a pretty truck, it is meant to be driven and tested!
Build List 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Truck
Exhaust: Custom Rotating MagnaFlow Muffler System
Chassis: TCI Engineering Complete
Drivetrain: General Motors 6.2L E-Rod / Art Carr California Performance Transmission 4L65E
Brakes: Willwood Body Modifications: CW Restorations Paint: BASF Glasurit 90 line, color by Chip Foose in Sioux Red Custom Interior: Bill-Dunn One Stop Shop
NEW BIKERNET READER COMMENT– The Ride Out – The Smoke Out XIII- The Swap Out
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10704
Good entertaining article. Have been riding to the Smokeout since the Salisbury days. Sorry I missed this one.
— Capt Ed
Corolla, NC
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AMD Worldchampionship Interviews
El Patron
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The Blacksmith Motoring Co. takes metric cruisers to an even more luxurious and awe inspiring level.The Baggerville style of tuning utilize plus size custom wheels, luxurious tailored leather-work, hidden custom audio,lower than thought possible performance tuned suspension. Dare to live in Baggerville State.
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT–
THE ADRENALINE CLOCK IS TICKING
WORLD FINALS Bonneville, This Weekend
El Mirage 16 days
Reporting in from Beach Racing in Morgan Hill, Ca.
This weekend at the House of Thunder Harley-Davidson Demo bike rides kicked off. Tons of action for the customers with a great crew inside.
Tuesday the 3rd the World Finals started on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The event runs through Saturday the 6th. With near perfect salt conditions, temperatures in the low 60s with clear skies forecast for the week. Go fast and have fun.
Thanks to Brad Beach at the Beach Racing Hobby Shop the 5-Ball Racing Team 124-inch Twin Cam Turbo-Charged Raycer is coming along at a steady pace with nuts-on results. This week we’ll complete the swing arm set-up (bearings, bushings, spacers), mount the Tsubaki O-Ring chain from Biker’s Choice (is there enough frame clearance?), then bolt the Tiger Racing chain guard in place. We have fresh nuts and washers for the new 39-tooth rear, rocket sprocket.
The mock-up neck bearings and races are being replaced. We’re also rebuilding the brake calipers and Master cylinders with fresh internals then add the latest carbon brake lines for a little extra stopping power. Go fast, Stop fast.
Going fast in Morgan Hill, Ca.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
NEW MIDNIGHT RIDER ON BIKERNET TRIKES: Operation Thundertaker EPISODE 1– Kismet inextricably entwined Koz and Liz while both were on an assignment. Koz was writing a story on the Corridor of Death and Lisette investigating the same murders linked to an international conspiracy.
The suspense and intrigue continues with OPERATION THUNDERTAKER
ROADSTERCYCLE TRIKES– Getting V-Maxified with the Roadstercycle Trike
Already a fan of the legendary Yamaha V-Max, Jack set his sights on its 120 horsepower powerplant as the heart of the beast he would call the Roadstercycle. He had been around when the V-Max had first stirred up controversy in October of 1984, the product of Yamaha designers Mr. Araki; Project Manager; Mr. Ashihara; bodywork designer; Mr. Ed Burke, Senior Product Planner for Yamaha U. S. and very importantly its engine designer, Mr. Kurachi who came up with the “V –boost” power enhancer. Little did they know that more than 25 years later their “baby” would still be in production and grown to international cult status. Over the years Jack watched as upgrades were made to the V-Max brakes, forks, ignition, exhaust, even engine block as well as cosmetic changes. Now he was about to add his “tweak.”
http://www.bikernettrikes.com/pages/ROADSTERCYCLE_TRIKES.aspx
LV BIKEFEST BEVY OF BAGGERS
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EagleRider Hosts the Irish 66ers
Temple Street Children’s University Hospital and Irish 66ers conclude their 6th trip down “the mother of all mother roads”
http://www.bikernetbaggers.com/pages/_EagleRider_Hosts_the_Irish_66ers_.aspx
ULTIMATE BUILDER KICKS OFF IN ATLANTA– The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show is kicking off in Atlanta on November 2-4 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. $7,000 in prize money will be awarded for class winners, which include FreeStyle, Mod Harley, Performance Custom, Retro Mod and Modified Street. Participants receive a free photo shoot.
Get the details at http://www.motorcycleshows.com/.
ROOMMATE ACCUSED OF STEALING HARLEY-DAVIDSON BY DECEPTION–
–Scott Tessier
PORTSMOUTH — A local man was arraigned Monday on two charges alleging he stole his roommate’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle by falsely telling the roommate he was selling it for him.
Charged with a felony count of theft by deception and a misdemeanor alleging unauthorized use of a vehicle is Scott Tessier, 35, of 28 Parsons Road.
In an affidavit, officer Chris Kiberd wrote that the Harley owner went to the police station July 12 and said he offered Tessier a free month’s rent in exchange for Tessier showing the 2004 Harley to prospective buyers. The bike owner said he became concerned when Tessier stopped bringing the Harley home at night and said he was “given the run around” when he asked about it, Kiberd wrote.
When he later asked several times for the bike to be returned, Tessier ignored the requests or gave “vague responses,” the police affidavit states.
Kiberd reported to the court that he interviewed Tessier on July 12, when he claimed the Harley was under agreement for sale at a Plaistow store “and assured me everything was all set and it had been a miscommunication.”
On July 26, according to the officer, the bike owner told police Tessier had been arrested while driving the Harley in Maine and the bike had been impounded since July 9. The bike owner told police when he recovered his Harley from the impound lot, it was covered with stickers and had 600 additional miles on it.
During Tessier’s arraignment, prosecutor Rena Dilando said his license to drive was suspended and he’s certified by the state as a habitual traffic offender. She said his criminal history also includes convictions for drug possession and driving while intoxicated.
Tessier told the court he’d worked as a bartender, but lost that job when his employer learned of his arrest. He said he now works at a “pizza joint” and splits his time between an apartment on Islington Street and a relative’s home in Hampton.
Judge Sawako Gardner maintained Tessier’s bail at $5,000 personal recognizance, reminded him he’s barred from driving and imposed a 10:30 p.m. curfew.
He was ordered to return to the court for an Oct. 18 probable cause hearing.
–SeaCoastOnline.com
–from Rogue
We’ve been working on it for over two years and it’s the biggest project we’ve ever tried. We shot the entire film on Super8mm and hired professional crew from top to the bottom. Now the film is done and we need your help to take on Hollywood and get it out there against the big boys.
BIG NEWS: This is the first we’ve mentioned it, but we wrote a bike movie that’s going to make Sons of Anarchy look like kindergarten. If our Ouija movie is successful, the bike movie will be have a real chance at production next year. Please help if you can.
* Don’t forget – every contribution comes with a great PERK: Signed posters, limited edition DVDs/Blu-rays, cool custom shirts, CD Soundtracks, credits in the film, a full-day film consult with Zack or Scott, and even a 24-frame film clipping from the actual movie shoot.*
We literally made our first film (Choppertown) with a stack of credit cards and a dream and you guys have kept us going ever since. We want to prove that a small company with a lot of energy and support can not only produce original and entertaining films, but also get them out for all to see. Your contribution will directly make this a reality!
We’re on this road together, you make our dreams a reality. Thanks guys.
Stay independent,
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One World Studios Ltd.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NEW SEMESTER VOCABULARY LESSON–agita AJ-i-tuh, noun:
1. Agitation; anxiety.
2. Heartburn; indigestion.
And my being named after the patron saint of love, St. Valentine, when I’ve had nothing but agita in romance just makes it more painfully ironic.
–Rosanna Chiofalo, Bellla Fortuna
I’m eighty-two years old and I don’t need this agita in my life!
–Rita Lakin, Getting Old Is Murder
Agita was coined in America in the 1980s. It comes from the Italian word agitare meaning “to bother.”
CULTURE OF FEAR—We seem to be living in a Culture of Fear orchestrated by the puppet masters. That’s why we need to vote. Scary shit out there and it’s going to be worse if we don’t step up and take the reigns.
Much of the above was a quote from Ben Lambeouf, our masterful Advertising Director when he talked about reports and statistics “blown out of proportion with scare tactics.” I love the report above from ABATE demonstrating that mandatory helmet laws don’t work, yet the reporter questions the findings. Would he question the stats if they came from the state, oh hell no.
I wish the question came down to a basic one. Should we vote for free health care and socialized safe institutions controlling every aspect of our lives, or are we free, stand-up individuals, who can make decisions, make our way, and make out. I like the make-out part. I wish the issues were that easy. But you get the point. Interesting times.
Hang on for Bikernet, Bikernet Trikes, Bikernet Baggers content this coming week. We have tech articles lined up, bike features, events, travel stories, you name it. And if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask, criticize, or even compliment.
Ride forever,
–Bandit
