Hey,
There is constant talk about the economic disaster we’re living through and the downturn of the chopper industry, but we often leave out a major positive factor, the ever-growing population. In the last five years, millions of 13-year-olds became 18- year-olds. A portion of them will contain the drive to ride and or build motorcycles. That number will only add to the zillions of males between the age of 16 and 45. That doesn’t account for all us old farts between the age of 45 and 65. So the financial markets might not glow in the dark, but the number of customers is still growing worldwide.
It’s another Thursday, and life is bananas. Brothers are preparing for the big V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, in fact Doc Robinson just arrived from Australia. Ben Lamboeuf our ad director is flying out with Doc tomorrow. Ray Wheeler, our very fast Performance Editor is flying out and hanging with Kiwi Mike, Lyndall Brakes, and MetalSport wheels. Paul Davis, a Bikernet contributor will be roaming the isles, along with our tech master Rogue.
I’m scrambling to haul the rest of the Mudflap Girl FXR components to Worco Powdercoating. And I need to finish the front fender by tonight, or die trying. Tobey, our official Bikernet Certified welder will be on hand to finish Tig Welding the front fender mounts, and I need to finish the news.
Let’s haul ass.
BIKERNET GUN NUT NRA REPORT– Forty-five outstanding current high school sophomores and juniors from across the United States are chosen each year to travel to the nation’s capital, where they participate in the week long educational opportunity.
The summit encourages young adults to become active and knowledgeable U.S. citizens by learning about the Constitution and Bill of Rights, the federal government, and the importance of being active in civic affairs.
The 2013 summit will take place Monday, June 24 – Sunday, June 30. Visit www.friendsofnra.org/yes to download the application to get started today.
National Rifle Association – 11250 Waples Mill Road – Fairfax, VA 22030
MRF LEADER RECEIVES A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE– I saw ‘Hardtail’ Willard on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) last evening in a broadcast of a meeting he attended in Harrisburg (I think). I just wanted to let him know, as a past rider, how impressed I was with him and his awareness of the issues facing riders today, and the legislative efforts to address and resolve these issues.
The MRF and motorcycle riders in general can be very proud of him, and assured that action will take place to help preserve and protect our riding freedom. I have lost several friends to motorcycle accidents, and I still have many friends that ride and I am concerned with their safety when they are on the highways and byways of Pennsylvania and the USA, as well as their freedoms. Thanks to all the MRF and to ‘Hardtail’.
Lee (Sofaman) Beers
AMRA READY TO RACE– BIG Meet and Greet at the V-Twin Show Cincinnati- Saturday-Feb. 2nd
Blanchard, MI: Marty and Jayne VandenHeuvel are getting primed up for the 2013 AMRA race season, adding a couple events to their already busy schedule to meet the needs of those who are joining the AMRA.
Marty, “We feel bad that AHDRA didn’t make another season, but we totally understand that with the economy the way it is, things are tough. We’ve always stayed within our comfort zone and AMRA’s secure and in the black. We are looking forward to picking up a couple new tracks. We’ve had a great relationship with our current track owners and hope to add a new level of excitement by spreading out a little.”
“Jayne and I can not begin to thank the AMRA family of racers who have raced with us through thick and thin. These teams have been very loyal and I hope they know that we’re loyal to them also. Our staff is totally ready for an influx of new teams to AMRA. We’ve even set up a meet and greet at the V-Twin Show in Cincinnati. Any veteran AMRA racers, crew or fans are welcome to come by and support us.. And of course, we want the former AHDRA racers to come meet us, ask questions, and pick up membership packages. Anything we can do to make our first race as smooth as possible is what we hope to accomplish by being at the V-Twin Show.” Finally of course we hope to see some Sponsors, old and new as well as those seeking Information on Sponsorship.
“Many thanks to Andy Simon, Sr and Jr for coordinating the usage of the ThunderMax seminar room, #235 upstairs in the Main exhibit hall from 1:30-2:30 on Saturday. ThunderMax has a seminar room for the weekend, and is allowing the AMRA to utilize the room between seminar sessions….Thank-you ThunderMax!!”
Marty goes on to say, “This is a fairly informal get together. The express purpose of this meeting is to get those folks interested in the AMRA from a racing, sponsoring, or just to get to know “Who/What the AMRA” is, and to meet us before our first race. . We think we have the best racers and fans in the world, but there’s always room for more fun and faster and quicker race bikes.”
2013 AMRA Drag Race Schedule
March 23-24 AMRA State Capitol Raceway, Baton Rouge, LA
April 27-28 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway,NO TF or Nitro Funnybike, Bowling Green, KY
May 30-June 2 AMRA Mason Dixon Dragway, Hagerstown, Md.
June 29-30 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, KY
July 27-28 AMRA Kil-Kare Raceway, Xenia, OH
Sept. 28-29 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, KY
Oct. 12-13 AMRA Rockingham Dragwway, Rockingham, NC
AVINTON’S MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURING– From design to marketing, all the manufacturing steps are carried out at the Avinton factory.
This allows to master the requirement at all levels to put on your hands a true work of art.
http://www.avinton.fr/en-esprit-avinton.html
Cool looking bike with ancient technology. I would have at least used the Xwedge ! $45,000 for a Buell-esque hot rod?
Designed in California, built in Communist China.
–Paul Aiken
It’s a French company:
This is their second or third name for the brand. They were exhibitor at V-Twin Expo 3 or 4 years ago.
They were looking for financial backers. The bike’s original design dates back at least 5 or 6 years.
–Ben Lamboeuf
Bikernet.com
QUICK NEW BIKERNET READER COMMENT– Swedish Style Choppers EC Approved for Europe
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=8859
Nice reading your article. I’m having a worries about importing a chopper to Sweden, and I thought you might have the answer regarding the CoC.
I’m living in Abu Dhabi and are on my way to import a Big dog K9. I’ll export it to Sweden and Gothenburg after my long journey here. Now, I need the CoC (Certificate of Conformity), but who can issue the document when BDM has closed down 2010? The CoC is needed to register the bike in Sweden I suppose?
–Gunnar
gharaldsson@hotmail.com
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Reach out to him, if you can help. Our staff will also sent him some resources.–Wrench
BIKERNET KNIFE OF THE WEEK– All black wood handles are a special rare wood with no botanical name, that was obtained at gunpoint from witch doctors who would not part with it any other way. The wood is too hard to make simple scratches. A power dremel must be used to carve tight images or designs in it. This devilish black wood is lighter than ironwood or ebony and makes a balanced handle much better because of that. There is nothing else like it anywhere.
The Ferguson Damascus blades are made from 250 layer bindles of alternating 1095 high carbon steel and nickel 200. It was welded at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit before being put under 75 tons of pressure in a hydraulic press. After the press the Damascus was normalized and annealed, then surface ground to order. Note there is no new Ferguson Damascus being produced at this time and will be no more made in the future.
–Dan
Contact Dan if you are interested in one of his hand made knives. We will show you more varieties of his blades in the near future.–Bandit
T-SHIRT OF THE WEEK– Why it is always important to proof read your t-shirt first…..or watch your camera angle
–from Jim Waggaman
HARLEY-DAVIDSON DELIVERS STRONG GROWTH FOR FOURTH QUARTER and FULL YEAR– EPS Rises 29.2% in Fourth Quarter, 16.7% for Full Year on Continuing Operations Full-Year New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales Grow 6.2% Worldwide
A strong fourth-quarter 2012 capped a year of gains for Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), marked by solid growth in earnings and retail new motorcycle sales.
Fourth-quarter income from continuing operations was $70.6 million on consolidated revenue of $1.17 billion, compared to income from continuing operations in the year-ago period of $54.6 million on consolidated revenue of $1.18 billion. Fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share were $0.31, up 29.2% compared to EPS of $0.24 in the year-ago quarter.
For the full year, Harley-Davidson income from continuing operations was $623.9 million on consolidated revenue of $5.58 billion, compared to full-year 2011 income from continuing operations of $548.1 million on consolidated revenue of $5.31 billion. Full-year 2012 EPS was $2.72, up 16.7% from EPS of $2.33 in 2011.
Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 7.5% in the quarter and 6.2% for the full year, compared to the year-ago periods.
“Thanks to the outstanding efforts of our employees, dealers and suppliers, Harley-Davidson achieved its growth and restructuring goals in 2012,” said Keith Wandell, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“The ambitious restructuring of our manufacturing operations, aimed at delivering better responsiveness for customers and greater operating efficiency, is now largely behind us.”
Retail Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sales
For the full year 2012, retail unit sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 6.2% worldwide, with increases of 6.6% in the U.S. and 5.6% internationally compared to 2011. Dealers sold 249,849 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide in 2012, with retail unit sales up 39.2% in the Latin America region, 14.3% in the Asia Pacific region and 6.2% in the North America region (U.S. and Canada) and down 3.0% in the EMEA region compared to 2011.
In the fourth quarter, retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 7.5% worldwide, compared to the prior-year period, with unit sales up 8.4% in the U.S. and up 6.3% in international markets. Dealers sold 43,405 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide in the quarter, with retail unit sales up 23.5% in the Latin America region, 14.8% in the Asia Pacific region and 7.3% in the North America region and down 3.3% in the EMEA region compared to last year’s fourth quarter.
Industry-wide U.S. heavyweight new motorcycle (651cc-plus) retail unit sales increased 4.0% in 2012 compared to 2011.
At the end of 2012, there were approximately 226 million shares of Harley-Davidson common stock outstanding and 14.5 million shares remaining on board-approved share repurchase authorizations. In January 2013, Harley-Davidson made a $175 million voluntary contribution to its pension plans.
A LETTER FROM JANICE HAHN OUR LOCAL CALIFORNIA CONGRESSPERSON–Thank you for contacting me to voice your views on gun control. I am honored to represent you, and I appreciate your active participation in the legislative process. Your input makes our democracy work better. By staying involved, you help me more effectively represent you and our district.
I believe that we must do more to stop gun violence, including increasing awareness and funding for mental health programs. Furthermore, I believe we must take action to institute common sense gun safety measures, including closing the loophole that allows criminals to obtain guns without undergoing a background check. While some of our views may differ on this matter, I hope that you will keep in touch with me on this or any other issue you feel important.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your concerns. To stay informed of my work or sign up for my email newsletter, please visit my website at http://Hahn.House.gov. Or, you can always call my office in San Pedro at (310) 831-1799 or my office in Washington, D.C. toll-free at (855) 328-7332.
Sincerely yours,
Janice Hahn Member of Congress
RACEPRO ANNOUNCES ITS 2013 PROTOUR DISPLAY– Rob Hassay’s ProTour Event Big Rig Display Trailer is excited to release its new 2013 Tour Schedule to the Major V-Twin Consumer Rallys across America. The ProTour provides Manufacturers and Service Companies the opportunity to attend, display and market their products aboard the well-known ProTour Shared Manufacturer Display Rig, reaching hundreds of thousands of potential customers at just a fraction of the expensive and time it would take a company to do it on its own.
Being represented on the well known ProTour Shared Display Trailer assures its clients will be placed at the center point of every major event, assuring full consumer and media exposure for their products.
2013 ProTour Shared Trailer Schedule
Feb 2-3 V-Twin Dealer Trade Show -Cincinnati, OH
March 6-17 Daytona Bike Week – Daytona Beach, FL
April 11-14 Arizona Bikeweek – Phoenix, AZ
April 24-28 Laughlin River Run – Laughlin, NV
May 1-5 Thunder Beach – Panama City, FL
June 6-9 Ohio Bike Week – Norwalk, OH
June 29 AMA Half-Mile –Lima, OH
Aug 2-12 Sturgis Bike Week – Rapid City, SD
Aug 28- 31 TBD
Sept 3 Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary – Milwaukee, WI
Sept 13-16 DelMarVa Bike Week – Ocean City, MD
Oct 10-14 Fall Thunder Beach – Panama City, FL
Oct 18-21 Biketoberfest – Daytona Beach, FL –
ULTIMATE BUILDER COMPETITION NEW YORK–The J&P Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show just wrapped up in NY. It was our best show with greatest number of bikes (50) and enthusiasts… 75,000+
We are expecting to see a number of these bad boys in Indianapolis at the US Nats where the money doubles.
In addition, we are offering:
•$7,000 in prize money
•Up to $750 in prizes
•Social media promotion
•Use of the UB logo for marketing purposes
•Possible feature article with one of our media partners
If you would like to meet new prospects and promote your bike and business, then get the details at BIKER PROS.
–Jeff Najar
jeff@ bikerpros.com
YOUR WEAPONS, PLEASE–Government must be kept weak, subservient, in order for it to serve We the People. A desire to control We the People, that’s where the system breaks down. That’s where people get pushed around, pissed off, rebellious. That’s the function of rebellion.
When necessary, the masses organize like a school of fish using the magic lateral line of indignation to become a crushing tidal wave of force that nothing historically has ever been able to stop. Our elected civil servants forget this. They ignore this. They pretend this can no longer happen. It can. It will again. The masses are just that, the mass, the largest body, the real 500 pound gorilla. They are rarely organized and so they are often mocked, belittled, assumed conquered. But woe to the fool who motivates We the People to suddenly come together in a mob of angry uniformity.
A photo of the last group of Americans who agreed to give up their weapons to the United States government; the American Indians. Wounded Knee massacre, South Dakota, 1891.
FIRST BIKERNET T-SHIRT REVIEW– Just got back from Minneapolis,
Today I’ve been going through my emails and wanted to share with you a comment we received on the 5 -Ball Henley.
Comment: I just received my t-shirt I ordered, 5- Ball Racing, and felt obligated to inform you, It is the nicest T I have ever purchased on line, Top quality and great design. Thank you so much and I will be ordering more.
–Andrew Calagero
VP Bikernet Apparel Divison
BIKERNET REAL ESTATE DEAL OF THE WEEK–Gorgeous 2004 Hallmark with all the extras! Imagine living In Southern California with 350 days of perfect riding weather. From PCH to the spectacular mountains of So Cal this biker friendly 2004 Hallmark 2 bedroom 2 baths home features a large master with an en-suite bath.
Bonus 3rd room with french doors, can be used as an office, den or library. Sunny and bright kitchen includes a cozy breakfast nook, and opens to your formal dining area and living room.
This home really shows pride of ownership with the addition of beautiful wood flooring throughout the home and ceramic tile in the laundry and each bathroom. Outside the front door is a long front porch perfect for sipping tea and chatting with the neighbors.
Come visit this wonderful 55+ park in the heart of Stanton off Beach blvd. Close to EVERYTHING you need! Only $115,000 and Space Rent as low as $875/mon Ser# CAHK012719390495
2013 Boardwalk Blue Victory Cross Country Tour Optional
http://www.monarchmobilehomesales.com/Stanton/California/Homes/Plaza_Pines_Estates/Agent/Listing_68941605.html
Call Gary at 818-625-6540
DAYTONA BOARDWALK SHOW COMING– The 23rd Annual Boardwalk Classic Bike Show will be held on Friday, March 15 on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk (located just north of the Daytona Beach Pier) on Friday@, March 15. This event, scheduled for the second weekend of Bike Week, is FREE to the public.
Fifty-seven trophies will be awarded in twenty classes, and the grand prize is $500.00 cash to Best of Show. Pre-registration is $20.00. Send check or money order to Boardwalk Classic, Box 265201, Daytona Beach, FL 32126, or sign up at the Mardi Gras Arcade on the Boardwalk prior to the event. On-site registration is $25.00, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Trophies awarded at 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Daytona Beach Boardwalk Merchants, Pepsi-Cola, and Full Throttle Magazine. Trophy sponsorship is by the Fran Haasch Law Group.
For more information, call Bill at 386-871-0398.
MARKUS CUFF PHOTOGRAPHY NOW AVAILABLE—We have worked with Markus for almost 25 years. He shoots for Easyriders, Tattoo, American Iron, rock groups, Cycle Source, the HORSE, etc. He shoots bike features, tech, products for Heartland, Tattoo girls for covers, you name it. If you need his services, just give him a call. Good people, and a helluva photog.
BULLY DOG REPRESENTED at Winter X Games!– American Falls, ID (January 29, 2013) Bully Dog once again led out the sponsorships, backing up the champion Leighton Motorsports Team at the ESPN Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado on January 27th, 2013. This huge event saw Colby Crapo performing at his best once again.
Crapo streaked through the qualifying race and went straight into the main competition with a dynamic fifth place finish.
There, Crapo was poised to take a possible 6th place; but even a clash on the epic X Games course still didn’t keep him from roaring back to a solid 11th place finish.
Leighton Motorsports was also there to help out fellow Polaris racer Paul Thacker, a first-time racer in the adaptive snocross race. Thacker made a fantastic showing in his first ever race, finishing with an impressive third in the paraplegic division. Bully Dog sends sincere congratulation to Thacker, the Leighton Motorsports Team, and Colby Crapo, on their X Games showings and their legacy of excellence this season.
Bully Dog is proud to be a sponsor of the Idaho based Leighton Motorsports’ world class athletes and their winning team. Next they head to rounds 5 and 6 of the ACS national tour in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Bully Dog is an industry leader in developing full-featured aftermarket enhancements for an unprecedented number of vehicle applications. Founded in 1999 and guided by the idea that every vehicle possesses untapped potential, Bully Dog equips gas, diesel and heavy duty drivers with the tools to unlock their rides’ potential power and economy gains. Visit us online at www.bullydog.com
BRAND NEW Bikernet Reader Comment– Installing New Upgraded Cam Bearings In A Twin Cam
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10891
Oops, I have been tapping in Torrington bearings with a homemade driver the past 10 years. Never realized there was a “lip” to worry about. “Loose lips, sink ship” my 85 year old US Navy dad use to say. Will be more careful in the future. Appreciate the tech article.
— Anson Alexander
Houma, LA
MASTER SEAT MAKER’S NEW PROJECT–It is colder than hell and I have been itching to get the ideas flowing for my 72 xs650.
I have had this idea of combining the enduro, chopper and the 70’s styling into one bike for sometime now. I am naming it after my Dads old 70’s Ford work truck that everyone called the Green Weenie. It was probably the ugliest truck know to man, but ran forever, and I had a lot of good memories in it.
Like my other motorcycles, I want to keep it as simple as possible by eliminating most of the stock parts and add the basic parts needed. I will use a sporty tank, old Ford spare tire cover for the fender, dirt/street tires, lime green and hunter green paint with a nice patina. I will make the sissybar, the king/queen handtooled chopper seat and pinstripe the tins. This will be a fun motorcycle to create and ride!
–Adam Croft
DREW’S NEWS * *
Please Note:The following link has absolutely nothing to do with motorcycles.
However, if you don’t laugh yourself silly, there’s something wrong.
Have a nice Thursday & see ya next time
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=466773756703075
p.s. Here’s a motorcycle just to keep things straight
Drew Gatewood
AMA/F.I.M. technical steward
GEARS – Gatewood Engineering And Race Support
P.O. Box 2568
Chesterton, IN.
www.gearswebsite.com
UNCLE MONKEY TOO COLD TO WRITE–Minus 45 again today. No thoughts of riding, knees in the breeze just how to survive this deep freeze.
-bad Uncle Monkey
HOLLISTER RALLY SUPPORT CONTINUES– Hollister, CA. – As most people in the motorcycle industry know, be it an insider or an enthusiast, Mike at Corbin Seats has been and is a huge supporter of the Hollister Rally. In fact, in the absence of an “official” rally, he has continued his 4th of July Celebrations year in and year out at his corporate HQ in Hollister to keep the fire burning. Obviously his efforts helped ignite the flame that now has the rally back for 2013.
That being said, he continues to make his assistance and that of his staff available for Rally Director Mark Cresswell. He has made available the Corbin Marketing Team to keep the good word of the life of this great event coming to you all.
Moving forward, you will receive Press Releases and see notices in the social media directly from Corbin Marketing Team.
So, be on the look out for further information from Mike and his staff as the story unfolds week by week and month by month as we approach the July 2013 event.
The Hollister Rally is proud to announce that it has partnered up up with Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys as a Presenting Sponsor and the Official Motorcycle Attorneys for the world famous Independence day weekend event.
Mark Cresswell the Rally Director praised the company for its continued support at many of the nations motorcycle events, thanked them for their generous sponsorship contribution and stressed how important it was to the economic success of the rally and the ability to preserve, protect and promote the great sport of motorcycling in general.
Since 1975, Nationwide law firm Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Brown Koro & Romag, LLP have been helping motorcyclists injured in motorcycle accidents across the country. Motorcycle lawyer Russ Brown created the BAM Benefit Card which offers free emergency roadside and legal assistance for motorcycle riders Nationwide. The BAM (Breakdown & Legal Assistance for Motorcyclists) program is a network of volunteers in the motorcycling community – riders helping riders – who are willing to help out a fellow rider in need when stranded on the road.
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys will be giving away a custom 2013 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Motorcycle at the House of Harley-Davidson during the 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee, to one lucky BAM member – sign up during the Hollister Motorcycle Rally – you could be a winner of a new Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.
Birthplace of the American BIker
The place to be for 4th July
www.thehollisterrally.com
For those interested in obtaining more information on Corbin, you can reach them at 800-538-7035 or online at www.corbin.com
Visit Corbin Headquarters at 2360 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA. 95023 or Corbin Florida at 1433 US Highway 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
TEXAS MOTORCYCLE CRASH PREVENTION ACT–By: YNN Staff
Hundreds of bikers made their way to the State Capitol Monday morning to show support for the Motorcycle Crash Prevention Act, a bill aimed at lowering the number of motorcycle accidents across Texas.
Hundreds of bikers rumbled their way to the State Capitol Monday morning to promote a new piece of legislation.
The group of bikers is asking state lawmakers to pass the Motorcycle Crash Prevention Act, a bill aimed at lowering the number of motorcycle accidents across Texas.
Among other things, the bill would provide funding to expand Texas’ “Share the Road” program–a public service campaign intended to make drivers more aware of motorcycles on the road.
If the proposed bill becomes law, it would also fund more training for riders.
One of the event’s organizers says she’s optimistic about the bill passing, thanks to the motorcyclists’ lobby.
“We’re all registered voters and we’re heavily involved in all the politics of the state,” Terri Williams with the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association said. “We want to make them aware of us in large numbers to let them know that we have the backing of the state of Texas with the motorcyclists.”
–from Rogue
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT
Adrenaline Junky File
*2nd Grand Child, It’s A Boy arriving early June
*Ice Racing in Sweden* Feb, 15-16 ….http://landracing.se
*Dry Lakes Racers Australia* D R L A Speed Week Feb. 18-22 ….www.dlra.org.au
*Texas Mile* March 22-24 ….www.texasmile.net
*Ohio Mile 2013* April 27-28 June 8-9 July 6-7 Sept. 28-29 ….www.ecta-lsr.com
*Loring Maine* The Maine Event July 12-14 ….www.lta-lsr.com
*Bonneville, El Mirage, SCTA* ….191 Days….August 10-16, 2013* ….www.scta-bni.org
*BUB Speed Trials* August 24-29, 2013* ….www.speedtrialsbybub.com/
*Mojave Mile* Tentative dates, April/CANCELED, October, 5-6 ….www.mojavemile.com
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This week blazed form the crack of dawn Monday until this afternoon preparing for the V- Twin Expo in Cincy this weekend, and I have one more run to Santa Ana in the morning for last minute parts destined for the show. Early Friday out of LAX fly to Dallas where my son and his son are meeting me for a couple of hours during the lay over. This weekend you will find me in the Lyndall Racing Brakes booth # 6, just inside the main entrance, representing the finest composite rotors on the planet.
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Our 5-Ball Raycer 124 inch Turbo Charged twin Cam is headed to a Handy Lift in Santa Ana for the final pieces of the build, including shift linkage, rear sets, 2 sets of handlebars ( one street, one for Land Speed Racing), wheels and composite rotors, install brake lines, bleed brake system, headlight and tail light connectors plus a few minor details that will pop up along the way. Stay Tuned.
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With Flyday approaching its time to shut it down for the night.
Enjoy your weekend, see ya Monday evening.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
With a little help from my friends….Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
3 Ex-Wives, My 3 Sons and their Families, Aerocharger, All Balls Racing, Kent Rich, Dutch and the Crew@Air Tech Streamlining, Arai Helmets, Keith Ball and the Crew@Bikernet, Bikers Choice, Bred Beach@Beach Racing ,Cometic Gaskets, Dan Thayer@vtwinfuelinjection, Allen Alvarez@Daytona Twin Tech, ERC Race Gas, George The Wild Brush, ET Krankvents (Thanks Ted Shrode, Ph.D—- R. I. P.), Fisher Harmonic Damper, Dan Stern@House of Thunder H-D, Horsepower Inc., Ron Williams, Jeff, Kevin@Hardtailz, Randy, Michelle and the Crew@Hyperformance, Jim’s Machine USA, K&N Air Cleaner, Paul Kittrell@Lyndall Racing Brakes, Marc Susman@Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Ray Whitehead@Pegasus, Pingel, Jim @Sharp Eye Transmission, Reggie and Crew@R&R Cycle, Ben Kudon@Rivera Primo, Matthew Wiley@Race Tech Suspension, Rick Tedder@ R/T Performance, Schnitz Racing, Mr. McCahill@Spyke, S&S Cycle, Matthew Negherbon@Thunder Motorcycles in San Jose, Guy Caputo@Tiger Racing, Steve The Turbo Doc, Tsubaki Chains, Vanderbeck Race Cars, Vanson Leathers, Dr. Willie, World Wide Bearings, Duncan Keller, Yankee Engineuity in San Jose, Ca..
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HANG ON FOR THE BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WORD OF THE DAY--jackanapes JAK-uh-neyps, noun:
— George R. R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire
— George Eliot, Middlemarch
BIKERNET TRIKES DEAL OF THE WEEK–This 2002 Honda Goldwing GL1800 is a Champion conversion with an INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION upgrade and is an awesome looking, very comfortable Trike.
A classy silver color, this Trike only has 27,170 miles (nothing for a Wing) and runs like a CHAMP!!! Come down, take a test ride and make us an offer! Call Tracy at Harley- Davison of Westminster 714-891-4300
Condition: Pre-Owned
Selling Price: $20,999.00
Stock Number: 111617
Year: 2002
Make: Honda
Model: GL1800 GOLDWING
VIN: 1HFSC47022A111617
Color: SILVER
Mileage: 27,170
POWERSPORT INSTITUTE MAJOR ATTRACTION AT CLEVELAND ULTIMATE BUILDER SHOW–This past weekend, PSI was in the house at the International Motorcycle Show held in Cleveland, Ohio. As always, this show was very well attended and PSI was a main attraction and well received by young and old alike.
Being in the back yard of the PSI facility, a branch campus of Ohio Technical College, many of the key staff members and students were manning the booth.
STAFF
Bernie Thompson – Campus Director
Mike Huff – Senior Admissions Representative
Alex Rossborough – Instructor
Andy Parks – Instructor
Wes Brothers – Shop Operations Manager
Bill Kish – Education Director
Kira Daczko – Career Services Director
Denise Thompson – Student Services Director
STUDENTS
Josh Birnbaumer – Des Moines, IA
Paul Ulmer – Barberton, OH
The many special attractions of the exhibit included a custom bike recently built “on stage” for all to witness in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas BikeFest and of course, the ever popular “Plinko Board” to facilitate numerous free promotional items like mini LED flashlights and such……..the kids ALWAYS love that!
Of course, our staff was hit with every question in the book about the school and the curriculum and very glad to sitdown with numerous potential students to discuss a career in power-sports and how PSI could make their dreams come true.
Another big draw to this series of shows around the country is and has been the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builders Competition……many top flight bike were in this show as the peers judge each other to determine the winners of the show.
Bernie Thompson said. ” PSI is very pleased to have been a part of the show and look forward to the next stop on the tour.”
Visit the PSI booth at the following upcoming industry events:
2013 V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati (Booth #546) from Feb 2-3, 2013
Easyriders 2013 Bike Show Tour in Columbus from Feb 8-10, 2013
2013 Indy Dealer Expo in Indianapolis (Booth #547) from Feb 15-17, 2013
IX Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland from Mar 15-17, 2013
LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK, 2009 STREET BOB– JUST IN THIS WEEK! YOURS FOR ONLY $10,995.00
When we get these Street Bobs, they don’t last long! And this one’s a real beauty! It’s got matte black paint, 16-inch black chubby ape hangers, black lower legs, Vance & Hines exhaust, blacked out shocks, spoke wheels, front floating rotor, H-D tribal black grips, and much more!
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.
NEW E15 GAS CAN RUIN ENGINES– This week’s warm Washington temperatures had some thinking about rolling the Lawn-Boy out of the garage for the first cut of the year. And we all know what that means: Difficult starts due to E10 gas that gels when it sits.
Now, according to a new study, cars and truck may face the same fate thanks to President Obama’s demand for a higher ethanol in the new E15 gas.
The fuel industry’s American Petroleum Institute tested the 15 percent ethanol gas approved in 2010 and found it gums up fuel systems, prompts “check engine” lights to come on, and messes with fuel gauge readings.
“Failure of these components could result in breakdowns that leave consumers stranded on busy roads and highways,” said the industry report. Worse: API said the fuel problems–not found in E5 or E10 blends–aren’t always covered by auto warranties.
The industry prefers pure fuel to an ethanol mix, but the report isn’t likely to slow the administrations green push, according to a Washington auto lobbyist.
The key points from the API report are below:
The additional E15 testing, completed this month, has identified an elevated incidence of fuel pump failures, fuel system component swelling, and impairment of fuel measurement systems in some of the vehicles tested.
E15 could cause erratic and misleading fuel gauge readings or cause faulty check engine light illuminations. It also could cause critical components to break and stop fuel flow to the engine. Failure of these components could result in breakdowns that leave consumers stranded on busy roads and highways.
Fuel system component problems did not develop in the CRC tests when either E10 or E0 was used. It is difficult to precisely calculate how many vehicles E15 could harm. That depends on how widely it is used and other factors. But, given the kinds of vehicles tested, it is safe to say that millions could be impacted.
In 2010 and 2011, EPA gave the green light to use E15 – the 15 percent ethanol gasoline blend – in model-year-2001-and-later cars and some other vehicles. EPA’s action was irresponsible. EPA knew E15 vehicle testing was ongoing but decided not to wait for the results. Why did EPA move forward prematurely?
Part of the answer may be the need to raise the permissible concentration level of ethanol so that greater volumes could be used, as required by the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. Most gasoline sold today is an E10 blend, but rising volume requirements under the law can’t be met much longer without going to higher blends. When Congress passed the law, it could not know it was creating this problem. Today we know. The answer is to repeal the RFS before it puts millions of vehicles and many motorists at risk.
–from the Washington examiner
“PIG TROUGH” OIL CHANGE HELPER FROM PAUGHCO– If you’re tired of the mess associated with changing the oil on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle, check this out. Paughco offers this very cool and super handy Yankee Engineuity “PIG TROUGH” available to help you stay a little less messy at oil change time.
Changing the oil on 1992-1999 Big Twin will be just a little more convenient, help you get the oil into an appropriate receptacle, not on the garage floor. Simply hook to the frame and it will guide the draining oil from your filter and into a catch pan. PIG TROUGH retails for just $16.95 and can be ordered by calling 775-246-5838.
ROMANCE ISN’T DEAD–New Aussie Pickup Line;
A bloke was standing at a bar and a beautiful woman was beside him so he leans over and says, “You remind me of my little toe”
She replies, “What? You mean I’m small and cute?”
He says, “No. I’ll probably bang you on the pool table later when I’m drunk.”
–from Jim Waggaman
DEVILS RIDE VIDEO FROM RALPH RANDOLPH—Check out the madness from the creator of Knockout Motorcycles.
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-devils-ride/videos/i-am-the-darkness
KLOCK WERKS WEEKLY REPORT–Where does the time go?! January 2013 is almost over….and the show season is in full swing! If you’re in the area, stop and see us at the following events:
13th Annual V-Twin Expo
Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
February 2-3, 2013
Brian, Dan, Joe and Karlee will be there to show you our new Klock Werks Brand products, and answer any questions you may have. Be sure to ask them about show specials.
Next stop: DAYTONA Bike Week!
Look for the Klock Werks Big Black Truck at:
J&P Cycles Destination Daytona Superstore
March 8-17, 2013
FREE Try it Before You Buy It Flare Windshield Demo Rides, FREE Flare Windshield Installation. We will have the NEW NAVBag in stock and ready to install. See the new KlipHanger Handlebars, AND the new 2013 Signature Series Klock Werks T-shirt! We will also have our new cleaner, ShineWerks, in stock!
Klock Werks is proud to announce that we were recently honored to receive not only the Powersports Business Nifty 50 award for the new Klock Werks NAVBag, but also the “Tourism Excellence Award” here locally in Mitchell.
The Mitchell Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board chooses “an individual that has demonstrated excellence and helped to propel our local tourism industry forward,” for the Tourism Excellence Award.
Brian Klock has partnered with the board for the last two years to give bikers that visit Mitchell a custom, destination experience. The CVB presented an award to Brian individually and another plaque to recognize the Klock Werks team.
Brian stated, “it’s easy to promote tourism in a community that I love.” Many of the team were present at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet where the award was presented. As you head west to the rally in Sturgis, South Dakota this year, plan a stop in Mitchell. Visit our Klock Werks shop, and of course, the “World’s Only” Corn Palace located on Main Street in Mitchell!
Klock Werks NAVBag was selected as one of Powersports Business 2013 Nifty 50 winners! The Nifty 50 are chosen by a panel of judges from entries submitted at the Powersports Business office, and the winners showcase the best of what’s to come in 2013. Powersports Business aims to grow dealership profitability with products such as Klock Werks NAVBag, and we are very honored to be selected!
As we approach the end of the first month of 2013, we already have much to be thankful for! We are looking forward to a great year!
W&W MAGIC BUS–How about a Blue Bird Cummins diesel 94 as an office?
Well W&W one of the big four in Europe in distributing and manufacturing parts made that choice.
Now we are talking when you are mobile heading for a show and while at the showbooth.
The American Army sold the bus to them and then they repainted it in Woodstock era graphics.
Indoors they made a wooden floor and special rails to hook the bikes to while travelling.
The positive side is also that even fellow drivers on the freeway smiles for ones…yeah custom guys too.
W&W this may will launch their CANNONBALL magwheels 16 and 19 inch, it`s a flavor of the old ‘70s American mags. Now more reliable aluminum is replacing magnesium.
Be updated on WWAG.COM
DA bus: http://youtu.be/OtSEFTT4Dyw
Da booth: http://youtu.be/mj2_RQGlYRk
–SHERIFF MEDIA GROUP
S-36030 LAMMHULT
SWEDEN
WIMMER TAKES BEST OF SHOW IN CHARLOTTE– Easyriders Show January 26, 2013
This past weekend, the Mid-Atlantic region was host to a show that never disappoints. That was the Easyriders 2013 Bike Show presented by Geico and Dennis Kirk. An annual event in North Carolina where literally thousands of people flocked to the Charlotte Convention Center to view a vast array of some of the coolest custom bikes on the east coast. This region of the country has some of the best builders in the world, so the competition is ALWAYS a very close contest. This year, the best of show was history in the making.
The best of show went to IMBBA Master Builder and Hall of Fame Member, Lee Wimmer of Wimmer Custom Cycle in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Not a huge surprise given the track record of this great builder and humanitarian.
The surprising thing might be the brand of bike the custom build was created from a SX 650 Yamaha. Actually, the only thing Yamaha is the motor. The entire rest of this exquisite bike is hand built by Lee Wimmer himself.
John Greene of Easyriders said “This is the first time in history that a metric bike under 1000cc has won best of show.”
Congrats to Lee from all his pals and fans for a job well done.
–Story by “Cadillac” Joe D.
The World’s Fastest ‘School Uniforms’:
The NORDSCHLEIFE UNIVERSITY OF SPEED T-Shirt– Whether you’re sitting in the front row as the driver on the race track or are more of a back-bench fan around the 20,832 meters of track: Fans of the Nürburgring Nordschleife show their colors with a new look.
The black high-quality T-shirt with red “NORDSCHLEIFE® UNIVERSITY OF SPEED” print on the chest is available from the www.nordschleife.us online store for 20 Euros only. The range of available sizes reaches from XS for ladies to 3XL.
BIKERNET EXCLUSIVE SHERIFF REPORT–
Some guy from Austin is there….
In June I might have a Polaris Police dressed bike for ten days. Will report into the California Bikernet Headquarters.
Ice Racing is just two weeks away.
And here’s the hottest Barbeque tool from Stockholm.
–SHERIFFMEDIAGROUP SWEDEN
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
46-70 5678 666
NEWS FROM MASTER ARTIST DON NOWELL–I want to thank you for letting Paul do a story about my racing past that led to the new art work for your website.
I am going to build a 1/4 scale bike for a salt runner, since I have some slick tires, they will work fine, and I have 12 new sets of Shovel heads and barrels that I install on my Evo case.
I was wondering what head angle do you run on the salt, as my frame fixture is adjustable so the Softails are 32 degrees and the Knuckle choppers were 40 degrees. If I need more than 40, I can put more in and also what kind of ride height, maybe 3 or 4 inches or less?
–Don
They are full size Machine Center’s either Fadel or Haas, we used a small dia. .062 wide fine tooth slitting saw and had the teeth ground with a full radius so the bottom of the cut is round like a casting is.
Then cut the outside shape of the fins, then bored the holes for the intake & exhaust ports and pressed in the tubes and the bead blast last.
I have used slitting saws a lot and I guess when you flood the part with coolent it takes the chips out so good that there were no saw marks from the sides of the saw blade, so the bead blast makes it look like a real casting.
Still need to make a manifold & carb. I was going to have lost wax castings made but this CNC does so good, I think I will go with it again for these too.
This model stuff can sure drive a guy nuts with all the little details, but in the end it is worth it, because they look pretty darn good all done up in a nice pearl & candy paint job.
–Don
2013 MODIFIED Drag Race Schedule– REMEMBER as always, verify dates w sanctions BEFORE leaving for the event updated 1/26/13
Feb. 2nd- V-Twin Expo-AMRA- meet and greet 1:30-2:30
March 1-3 NHRA Royal Purple Raceway, Houston, Tx
March 10 Little River Dragway Motorcycle Sunday-Texas Scooter Times, Little River Dragway, Temple, TX
March 23-24 AMRA State Capitol Raceway, Baton Rouge, LA
April 5-7 The Manufacturers Cup Motorcycle Drag Race, Bradenton, Fl
April 12-13 NHRA Virginia Motorsports Park, Petersburg, Va.
April 27-28 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway,NO TF or Nitro Funnybike, Bowling Green, KY
April 26- 27 Vintage Motorcycle Racing in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Texas Hot Rod Reunion -Little River Dragway, Temple, TX.
May 17-19 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk Oh
May 25-26 NHRA Atlanta Dragway, Atlanta, GA
May 30-June 2 AMRA Mason Dixon Dragway, Hagerstown, Md.
June 14-16 NHRA Bandimere Speedway, Denver, Co
June 21-22 NHRA Cordova Dragway Park, Cordova, Ill.
June 29-30 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, KY
July 19-21 NHRA New England Dragway, Epping, N.H.
July 27-28 AMRA Kil-Kare Raceway, Xenia, OH
August 5-6-7 WMDRA STURGIS Drag Race
August 17-18 42nd Annual Truett & Osborn-Wichita, Kn
Aug. 17-18 NHRA Pacific Raceways, Seattle, Wa
Sept. 20-21 NHRA Bristol Dragway, Bristol, Tn
Sept. 28-29 AMRA Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, KY
Oct. 12-13 AMRA Rockingham Dragway, Rockingham, NC
Oct 12-13 Texas Harley Racers Reunion Drags -Little River Dragway, Temple, TX.
Oct. 31-Nov. 3 NHRA The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nv
www.nhra.com please ck NHRA and H-D websites for more info on Divisionals
SKID LID ORIGINAL HELMET FROM BIKER’S CHOICE–
Cover you’re a** in a Skid Lid with a great graphic! Skid Lid helmets feature a contoured style with a low-profile fit. Clean, minimalist styling, with a thermoplastic alloy injected shell. Has retention straps with D-rings, and meets or exceeds D.O.T. standards.
MRF TO ATTEND HEARTLAND STEAM–Scott, yes several members of the MRF Board will be present including myself, we would very much appreciate an opportunity to address the group and can fill a workshop slot if needed, especially let us know if you have a specific need as our library of topics if a vast one. Also might be a good workshop idea to present our 2013 agenda in more detail if so desired.
We will also be running the STEAM flyer in applicable places, thanks, looking forward to again seeing all my STEAM friends.
–Kirk “Hardtail” Willard
President
MRF
RAY LAHOOD RESIGNING AS TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY–
WASHINGTON (AP) – Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the only Republican still in President Barack Obama’s first-term Cabinet, said Tuesday he plans to leave the Obama administration.
LaHood, a former congressman from Illinois, pushed for greater safety on the highways and in the air. He led the Transportation Department throughout Obama’s first term and helped steer a number of safety measures and highway projects, including steps to curb distracted driving, promote high-speed rail and repair roads and bridges. Under his watch, the department demanded tougher fuel efficiency requirements for automakers and took steps to address airline pilot fatigue.
In a statement released Tuesday, President Obama said: “I want to thank Secretary LaHood for his dedication, his hard work, and his years of service to the American people…I also want to thank Ray for his friendship.”
“Under his leadership, we have made significant investments in our passenger rail system and laid the groundwork for the high-speed rail network of the future. And every American who travels by air, rail or highway can thank Ray for his commitment to making our entire transportation system safer and stronger,” President Obama said in the statement.
LaHood said in an interview with The Associated Press that he told Obama a week after the November election that he needed to move on but said he was still “conflicted” by his decision because he liked working for Obama and considered it the “best job I’ve ever had in public service.”
He said he plans to remain at the department until his successor is confirmed by the Senate, which he expected in about two months. The only other Republican who was in Obama’s first-term Cabinet was Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who stepped aside and was replaced by Democrat Leon Panetta earlier.
LaHood said he would not run for public office in his home state of Illinois and said he did not have any specific plans.
Perhaps LaHood’s most passionate work has involved distracted driving, which he has called a “national epidemic.” He has launched a national media campaign to end texting and cellphone use by drivers, an awareness campaign that has drawn comparisons to efforts to promote seat belt use more than a generation ago.
The grandfather of 10, LaHood has often emphasized the toll that deaths and injuries from distracted driving can inflict on families.
“Safety will be something that people will remember us for in all modes of transportation,” LaHood said.
–from ABC News
BIKERNET DESERT TARANTULA EDITOR REQUEST–Arizona Bike Week is coming up and I’d like to cover it for Bikernet. The event, which drew a record 70,000 participants last year, is known for its signature charity and self-guided rides into Arizona’s otherworldly scenery, exploring ghost towns, red rock wonderlands, desert rivers and lakes, Indian ruins and the best the Valley of the Sun offers. Six new rides are expected to added to the schedule this year.
ABW (April 5-14, including Pre-Rally Days) is also recognized for its headliner concert series, which is included in the price of daily admission. This year, the Doobie Brothers and Third Eye Blind head the bill. The 10-day event is celebrated around town and statewide. I believe there are a few angles we could cover.
–Josh
joshua1@npgcable.com
His request must be assigned to an adhoc editorial committee and studied for six weeks. It must be analyzed by the Bikernet Environmental Safety Committee, then turned over to the Bikernet Security team. The Bikernet Board of Directors cannot consider his request without a notarized letter from each agency, but we’ll let you know. –Bandit
SPEED SISTERS TATTOO– Karlee’s Soul is Piston Powered!
Speed Sister! Karlee Cobb Land Speed Record Holder.
Karlee Cobb rides for Team Klock Werks and has put her flaming connecting rod and piston tattoo on her side to represent what fuels her passion! This was her senior picture taken at legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. Tattoo by Loren Gooden of Thrash Tattoo in Rapid City, SD.
CALIFORNIA GUN LEGISLATION FROM THE BIKERNET GUN NUT COMMITTEE–Anti-Gun Democrats Again Working to Further Erode Second Amendment Rights in Sacramento In an attempt to exploit the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy to further destroy the Second Amendment in the Golden State, anti-gun Democrats in the state Assembly have introduced several anti-gun bills that they will be working to bully through the California Legislature this year. These egregious bills will have no effect on crime. According to the Brady Campaign’s national ranking of state gun control laws, California is already THE “best” (most restrictive) state in the nation and has already banned pseudo “assault weapons.”
By definition, violent and insane criminals violate laws, especially gun control laws. They neither obey gun bans, nor register their firearms and absolutely do not comply with any gun control schemes whatsoever. As a result, innocent law-abiding citizens are the only ones who pay the price and are left defenseless and made victims or criminals.
Not only are anti-gun legislators NOT concerned about law-abiding citizens, they are not even concerned whether or not they are actually violating the law with their egregious legislation. At Tuesday’s hearing, former state Senate Pro Tem Don Perata gave advice to the comittee members on how to deal with gun legislation by telling them, “Don’t worry about legalities – that’s why we have courts.”
Please call AND e-mail your state Assemblyman TODAY and urge him or her to OPPOSE the following bills that were announced by the anti-gun Democratic Assembly:
AB 48, introduced by “F” rated Assemblyman Nancy Skinner, would require reporting of ammunition sales, licensing of ammunition dealers and other controls of ammunition, similar to firearms. This bill would also expand the definition of large capacity magazine to include any readily restorable or disassembled magazine that appears to hold more than ten rounds, and would require notification to local law enforcement if an individual buys anything more than a small amount of ammunition in a five-day period.
AB 169, introduced by “F” rated state Assemblyman Roger Dickinson, would prohibit members of the general public from transferring any handgun that is not on, or drops off of, the state’s roster of approved handgun, to anyone other than a family member or spouse.
AB 174, introduced by anti-gun Assemblyman Rob Bonita, would remove the grandfather clause on existing firearms that are currently illegal to purchase, but are legal to possess if they were owned prior to making the firearm illegal.
AB 187, also introduced by Assemblyman Bonita, would impose an additional tax on the sale of ammunition.,
These anti-gun bills are expected to be introduced soon:
· “F” rated Assemblyman Luis Alejo is expected to introduce a bill that would prohibit a person who illegally sells or buys firearms or ammunition for ten years.
· “D-” rated Assemblyman Tom Ammiano is expected to introduce a bill mandating firearm storage.
· “F” rated Assemblyman Roger Dickinson is expected to introduce two more bills placing an additional .05 cent tax on the purchase of ammunition and require companies who manufacture, sell, distribute or market firearms or ammunition to divest investment funds from the State and would prohibit those companies from future investments.
The following anti-gun bills listed below have already been introduced:
SB 53, introduced by “F” rated state Senator Kevin de León, would require ammunition purchasers to obtain a permit and pay an annual fee (tax). This bill will also ban online and mail order sales of all ammunition, and require registration and thumbprinting for all ammunition purchases.
SB 47 , introduced by “F” rated state Senator Leland Yee, would expand the prohibitions on the sale and possession of “assault weapons” to include hundred of firearms currently lawful for sale in California.
SB 108 , also introduced by state Senator Yee, would require a firearm to be placed in a locked container or otherwise be disassembled each time the owner leaves his or her property.
AJR 5, introduced by “F” rated state Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, would urge the President and Congress to support and pass Senator Feinstein’s proposed legislation prohibiting the sale, transfer, importation, and manufacturing of assault weapons, and large-capacity magazines.
HR 1, introduced by “F” rated state Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, would be a standing rule of the Assembly, which would state, a person, except a peace officer acting within the scope of his or her employment, may not carry or possess a firearm on the floor of the Assembly during any session of the Assembly or in a committee hearing room during any meeting of a committee or subcommittee.
The NRA will continue to monitor these onerous bills against law-abiding citizens. In the meantime, call AND e-mail your Assemblyman urging him or her to protect law-abiding citizens instead of penalizing them for the criminal activity of others. Contact information for your Assemblyman can be found here.
ANOTHER WILD WEEKEND AFOOT—This year has been non-stop so far. Hell, I even need to finish my front fender tonight. It’s been daily action and Bikernet content. As Bikernet readers you will be the first to see the action on a daily basis.
As I put the mudflap Girl back together I will test Centramatic wheel balancers from Bikers Choice. Tobey is testing his skills at manufacturing highly intricate US Choppers board-track gas tanks.
You’ll read the Big Bear Chopper story over the next couple of days, and see how the new owner is handling the future and the past debt.
I have another Tail Gunner tech about the changes he’s making to his King. I’m not sure about that color.
And for my surprise of the week, here’s the first concept drawing of our 5-Ball Racing streamlined trike. Let me know what you think.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
