Hey,
Never a dull moment. Gary, the Bikernet Triking Viking is testing a bicycle ordinance in Long Beach. Could be dangerous. Ray is enjoying his final day on the salt. I’m headed to Milwaukee and Red’s Construction is working on the front of our building.
We are working on techs with JIMS, S&S, Rivera-Primo, and Samson Exhaust. I better hit the news, pack my shit and hit the road.
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National Packard Museum, members of Ohio antique motorcycle community receive Antique Motorcycle Foundation’s highest award– The Antique Motorcycle Foundation has conferred on the National Packard Museum and a number of antique motorcycle enthusiasts and organizations in Ohio its highest award, the AMF Award for Excellence.
Thirteen years ago, the National Packard Museum was considering closing its doors for reduced winter hours due to a lack of visitation. Then arrived local antique motorcycle enthusiasts Bruce Williams and Daryl Timko with the idea of an annual motorcycle exhibit. Once announced, the project received enthusiastic support from other local motorcyclists as well as members of the Lake Erie Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America.
Not only has the popularity of this exhibit helped keep the museum open, but money and attendance it has generated has allowed the museum to expand by more than doubling its space.
Wanda Winger, Antique Motorcycle Foundation Treasurer, who presented the award, said, “The Board of the Foundation feels that one of the most effective ways to reach the American public with the great story of antique motorcycle history, restoration, and preservation is through exhibits in major museums. We believe there is no better proof of this than the popularity of the Packard Museum’s annual exhibit. It stands as a model of success for antique motorcycle enthusiasts and clubs everywhere.”
Fred Davis, President of the Lake Erie Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, received the award on behalf of all of the enthusiasts who have made the project a success. The crystal award will be placed on display at the National Packard Museum.
Winger added, “I would note that this is the second major award the Packard motorcycle exhibit and its creators have received this year. Last March, they were recognized with the Award of Excellence by the National Association of Automobile Museums.”
The Antique Motorcycle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. Its mission is to support the collection and preservation of antique motorcycles and motorcycle history, and to tell the story of antique motorcycling to the public at large.
For more information about the AMF’s mission and programs, go to www.antiquemotorcyclefoundation.org.
NEW YORK TIMES— Burden More Gun Buyers with “Woefully Flawed” FBI Checks
In a scathing editorial published August 18, titled, A Flawed Background-Check System, the New York Times takes to task the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the detrimental effect the agency’s inability to conduct accurate checks has had on job seekers.
The Times notes that “F.B.I. background checks are widely viewed as the gold standards but are in fact woefully flawed, often based on fallible and incomplete data.” Of particular concern to the editorial board are inaccurate or incomplete records of those who were arrested, but not convicted, or those who had their cases dismissed or expunged. The Times cites “examples of workers who were either turned away from jobs or fired based on faulty F.B.I. background information,” and contends that the system has caused some to be “unfairly locked out of the job market.”
The Times is right to be critical of the FBI’s –apparent inability to conduct accurate or complete background checks, and to defend the civil liberties of those damaged by these inadequacies. However, the Times editorial board had no such qualms about the efficacy of the FBI’s system earlier this year when it lent its full-throated support to legislation that would have expanded background checks for firearm purchasers, further burdening the FBI’s operations.
On April 17, the Times excoriated the Senate for not passing the Manchin-Toomey-Schumer background check expansion amendment in an editorial titled “The Senate Fails Americans.” A week earlier, the Times ran an editorial that complained that the legislation up for debate didn’t go far enough, noting, “Ideally, the Senate would approve a bill to require background checks for all gun sales.” And on March 23, the Times editorial page touted legislation that would “require almost all gun buyers to undergo a background check,” calling it a “vital step.” The Times made no mention of the innocent people such checks would wrongfully snare.
Many gun purchasers are acutely aware of the problems posed by the FBI’s flawed background checks. In a 2011 report on the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, the agency admitted, “Some records used to determine if an individual is eligible to possess or receive a firearm are not complete or up-to-date. As a result, eligible firearm transferees may be subject to lengthy delays or receive erroneous denials even after the completion of a successful appeal.” A 2012 NICS operations report showed that 8.5 percent of all FBI NICS checks were delayed for additional review, burdening roughly 1.6 million gun purchasers, only a fraction of whom were later found ineligible. The report also noted that in 2012, over 4,000 wrongful denials were overturned.
Incorrect FBI checks are so cumbersome to some gun buyers that it has led to the creation of the Voluntary Appeal File. Under this program, eligible gun buyers who repeatedly find themselves the subject of NICS delays based on non-disqualifying records can place their names on file, in order to expedite future checks. According to the 2012 report, there are nearly 25,000 individuals so burdened.
The recent editorial’s emphasis on protecting the rights of those simply arrested for, but not convicted of, crimes might also lead one to believe that the Times is a staunch defender of due process. However, in June, a Times editorial argued that those placed on the “terror watch-list” by the same government agency the Times accuses of being unable to conduct a proper background check should be summarily barred from owning guns.
With the Times recognizing the FBI’s background-check system as “woefully flawed,” it is ironic that the paper would advocate for millions more people to be burdened by it. This latest episode illustrates that the Times is singling out which civil liberties it deems legitimate, and that despite a body of historical evidence and the opinion of the Supreme Court in Heller and McDonald, the individual right to armed self-defense protected by the Second Amendment isn’t one of them.
FIRST REPORTS IN FROM THE SONS OF ANARCHY BOOT RIDE—
some preliminary shots…
girl is my friend Amber Brauner-non- speaking parts on SOA…guy w/red haired gal is Charlie Hunnam, star.
–Markus Cuff
THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION IS PAVED WITH BLOOD
THUNDERTAKER: Lisette Duran is a sexy Central Security Service Agent investigating abductions linked to international organ harvesting conspiracy. On a motorcycle travel story in the Himalayas, Liz is warned by Tibetan monks of an impending global pandemic altering the course of human history. This tale of death, sex and redemption exposes the lies we live by and the truths we die by, revealing the dark heart of human nature.
Available in Print and on Kindle
New book by the Editor of Bikernet Trikes, Gary Mraz. Scary shit.
The name change would apply only to Wisconsin’s portion of the 1,300-mile highway that runs from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico.
The ceremonial naming of a U.S. highway within a state requires the approval of the legislature and the governor.
There will be a news conference Friday at 10 a.m. at Hal’s Harley-Davidson, in New Berlin, to discuss the efforts.
“This is long overdue,” said Tony Sanfelipo, founder of ABATE Wisconsin, a motorcyclist rights organization.
“For 110 years Harley-Davidson has meant the ‘open road’ to millions of riders, and what better way to salute their contribution to Wisconsin than to name a road in their honor.”
–Journal Sentinel on line
–from Mike Hupy
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT THURSDAY VOCABULARY LESSON--pittance PIT-ns, noun:
He showed us a perfectly authentic mission-card which certified that his family had received a pittance from some charitable organisation situated in the Whitechapel neighborhood, and that, moreover, they were in the habit of receiving this pittance; and that, finally, their claim to such pittance was amply justified by the poverty of their circumstances.
Each daughter can claim an income of 250 pounds, in case of marriage. It is evident, therefore, that if both girls had married, this beauty would have had a mere pittance, while even one of them would cripple him to a very serious extent.
Pittance shares its root with the word pity. It entered English in the 13th century from the Latin pietatem meaning “piety,” “loyalty” and “duty.”
Team FTF Cycles/IronWorks Magazine Racing Takes 2-Firsts and 2-Seconds-– Scott Settino and Team FTF Cycles/IronWorks Racing enjoyed another successful weekend at the Loudon Road Race Series this past weekend aboard their 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Sportster. Scott was able to set fastest lap at Sunday’s practice as well as getting a new personal best lap time of 1:20.3.
FTF Cycles shop owner and Crew Chief, Dan Pike stated “Being moved up to amateur, we new we would be facing a more competitive field, but making the decision to go to slicks and make some chassis modifications really seemed to pay off for us.”
On Saturday the team took a 1st place finish in the Formula 50 class and 2nd in the Ultralight Superbike class. Sunday, Scott earned a 2nd place spot in Thunderbike and finished off the weekend with a win, taking a 1st place finish in Lightweight Superbike.
Out of the 16 races the team has participated in this season, they currently have 10 1st place finishes with 5 finishes in 2nd and 1 in 3rd. FTF hopes to continue their success with the help of their many great sponsors; IronWorks Magazine, Amsoil, Brock’s Performance, Darkhorse Crankworks, EBC, Gilles Tooling, K&N, Race Tech, Shorai, Vance & Hines, Vanson Leathers, World Wide Bearings, Zipper’s Performance / ThunderMax, and H&H Graphix.
Team FTF would like to welcome their newest sponsor, Pirtek of Avon, Ma to the line up and they would also like to thank local companies, Advanced Engine and TEC Distributing for their support.
Race results and schedules are available at www.nhms.com/
Source and images: Dan Pike
Posted by Sam Kanish
–from Iron Works Magazine
Saddlemen Seats and Luggage at Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration
•Saddlemen is celebrating the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary in the Milwaukee, WI area this weekend.
•Saddlemen will be set up with Drag Specialties at Hal’s Harley-Davidson and Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson August 28 – September 1.
Rancho Dominguez, Calif. – August 28, 2013 – Saddlemen is headed out to Milwaukee, WI this week for the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration, taking place August 28 – September 1 at Hal’s Harley-Davidson and Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson.
Saddlemen product specialists will be on location at Hal’s Harley-Davidson in New Berlin, WI during the festivities. Stop by the Drag Specialties rig to take a look at some Saddlemen seats and luggage and learn how you can make your Harley more comfortable and more stylish. Get more information including directions and full schedule at www.halshd.com/–110th.
Saddlemen product specialists will also be with Drag Specialties at Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson in Thiensville, WI from Wednesday through Sunday, with a full lineup of seats and luggage for Harley-Davidson models. For directions and more information including Suburban Harley’s full event schedule, visit www.suburbanharley.com.
Dead in 5 Heartbeats Coming to a Theater Near You—
Dead in 5 Heartbeats follows the former president of a fictional motorcycle club called the Infidelz, who is looking to start a new life in Arizona, but is pulled back to his old ways when a firefight erupts between the Infidelz and a rival club.
The film was shot in 24 days entirely on location in Arizona, and features actual motorcycle clubs including Hells Angels, The Hooligans, and Alma and the Rollin’ Knights.
Dead in 5 Heartbeats is currently making its independent theatrical tour around the U.S.
–from Josh and the BikerHotline.com
QUICK New Bikernet Reader Comment!–COURTHOUSE RUN–Part FIVE
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11239
Excellent story. Sounds like the making of a very good series (TV) or book.
Also, love the fact that he’s riding an FXR. By the way, I have an FXRS for sale on Craig’s list. All custom!
— Steve Cobb
street82@earthlink.net
BUB’S BONNEVILLE SHOTS BY SCOOTER GRUBB—These just in from the salt.
UNCLE MONKEY MEETS THE SKUNK DOG–Just the highlights of a busy week.
My lap dog decided during his 4am bathroom run to break out of the yard and capture the skunk that has been roaming around.
An adult skunk has 15cc of scent.
An American Eskimo dog ‘s fur easily absorbs 15cc of skunk juice.
1-quart hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup baking soda and 1 to 2 teaspoons of liquid soap remove skunk odour from dogs but does not remove it from your yard.
I made a new friend whose family is as messed up as mine. He credits me with inspiring him to get his bike license. He is shopping for his first bike right now.
I think I have a plan for the RoadKing and Mrs. Monkey says it has to be done for the 75th Sturgis.
I love my wife.
I’m not above whoring myself out for free parts from venders for the RoadKing. Email offers to roadking@sohego.com.
Sadly two motorcycle deaths in two weeks within 100 miles. Slow down and don’t drink & ride.
Though the RoadKing is a local bike, other then the initial sale of it at the local dealer and a small insurance claim all the other work done to it has been done at dealers 3-6 hours farther out of the way. He didn’t buy his replacement from the local guys. Maybe it is time the local guys re-evaluate the way they do business.
My son decided that working at a job he can be proud of is better then sitting on the couch play Call of Duty for the summer.
Take a moment to look the person next to you in the eye and smile.
BIKE MASTER TOOL FROM BIKER’S CHOICE– HEX AXLE TOOL
MSRP: $24.95 PN: 15-1884
Don’t damage your axle trying to use bolts and a vice grip. Fits most of the late model hexagonal axle holes. 17, 19, 22, and 24mm hexes built into one tool. Made from chrome vanadium tool steel, not hollow, so it won’t break like others.
For information on BikeMaster products visit www.BikeMaster.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BikeMaster.Products
THIS JUST IN, New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
“White Knuckle” a Movie Review
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11240
Great movie, it’s right up there with ON ANY SUNDAY. I hope this one gets the attention it deserves and doesn’t fade into obscurity.
— Kurt
KC13@mail.com
LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST NAMES BOOT CAMPAIGN AND NEVADA CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION AS 2013 CHARITY PARTNERS
Las Vegas, NV AUGUST 28, 2013..……. Las Vegas BikeFest Event Producers have chosen Boot Campaign and Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation as the recipients of charitable donations received through activities at the 2013 Las Vegas BikeFest.
“Both groups work on causes near to our hearts”, Mindi Cherry, Event Manager commented while announcing the partnerships. “We salute and support those coming home who have given themselves to our country, some of whom are attending Las Vegas BikeFest.
The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation works hard to give children and their families much needed support. We’re proud to work hand-in-hand with both of these charities.”
Boot Campaign will be supported by the 2nd Annual Strip Ride, Thursday, October 3rd, at 8:15pm. The Ride will begin in the Vendor Village at Cashman Center, and head down the strip. Riders will end up at an After-Party at the Sapphire Pool with special food and drink offers. A donation of $10 will include a special commemorative pin.
The Boot Campaign is a national 501c3 nonprofit that is dedicated to showing tangible appreciation of our active military, raising awareness of the challenges they face upon return and supporting their transition home. Through the sale of its signature military combat boots, general public donations, and corporate sponsorship, the Boot Campaign operates five distinct initiatives — Housing, Jobs, Wellness, Urgent Assistance and Family Support– that are caring for military personnel, past and present, healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, embodying the campaign motto that, “When They Come Back, We Give Back”.
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation will benefit from the Annual Las Vegas BikeFest Poker Tournament, to be held Friday, October 4 at 5:00pm at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino and also from mulligan sales at the Friday and Saturday Poker Runs.
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is a local organization, founded in 1993, serving over 200 new diagnoses each year in the Southern Nevada community. Along with children newly diagnosed, NCCF continues to serve over 100 more children that are in active treatment or suffer from secondary effects (or side effects) from treatments and disease causing physical and educational disabilities as well as secondary cancers. NCCF’s biggest impact program, Camp Cartwheel, is the largest camp in the western region welcoming 135 critically ill children and their siblings along with over 160 volunteers.
Las Vegas BikeFest 2013 will be held October 3 – 6 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas, NV 89101, as well as returning its headquarters to the Golden Nugget Hotel on the world-famous and wildly popular Fremont Street Experience. Event registration and hotel information is available on the Event website – www.LasVegasBikeFest.com.
More information regarding the Event and vendor space can also be found on the Event website, or by calling 1-866 -BIKEFEST(1-866-245-3337).
LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK—2006 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION BOBBER, ONLY $15,995.
We have an awesome special construction bobber here, with a Buell Lightning motor! It has an S&S carb, high flow air clkeaner, Vance and Hines exhaust, Performance Machine brakes + master cylinder, knurled pegs, blacked out fork sliders, black rims with chrome spokes and Coker tires, and a side mount license plate and brake light. You really have to come see this bike to appreciate the level of detail put into the paint and body of this one of a kind bike!
TWO MILLION BIKERS PLAN THEIR OWN 9/11 March to Washington D.C.— By now you’ve probably heard about the “Million Muslim March” coming to Washington D.C. on 9/11. Last week Chris Phillips, the organizer of the march, appeared on Hannity and refused to condemn hateful groups like the Muslim Brotherhood while arguing the U.S. government has been hateful toward Muslim-Americans since 9/11/2001.
Now in response to the march, bikers are also planning to show up in Washington D.C. on 9/11….with two million people.
Thousands of America’s patriotic bikers are organizing an enormous counter protest to the planned Million Muslim March on DC this Sept. 11.
The Facebook Page, “2 Million Bikers to DC,” has over 18 thousand “likes,” as of Thursday morning and individual state chapters of riders have launched pages on Facebook, as well.
The bikers are riding “To remember those who were killed on 911 and honor our armed forces who fought those who precipitated this attack,” the Facebook page said.
Here are the objectives for the ride, which will be peaceful.
1. WE, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, WILL STAND BY OUR CONSTITUTION (AS WRITTEN, NOT AS INTERPRETED BY THE THIS OR ANY PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION), WE WILL STAND BY OUR BILL OF RIGHTS (AS WRITTEN) AND WE STAND FOR AMERICA!
2. THIS EVENT IS TO OUR HONOR AND RESPECT THOSE WHO WERE KILLED ON 9/11 AND THEIR FAMILIES! IT IS ALSO IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE IN ALL OUR ARMED FORCES WHO FOUGHT THOSE WHO PRECIPITATED THIS ATTACK!
3. WE STAND AGAINST ANY “FUNDAMENTAL TRANSFORMATION OF AMERICA” BY THIS ADMINISTRATION OR ANY PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION!
4. WE WILL NOT STAND DOWN WE WILL STAND UP IF NEED BE FOR OUR LIBERTIES. ** THIS IS A PEACEFUL “RIDE”. WE ARE NOT PROMOTING NOR DO WE CONDONE VIOLENCE OF ANY KIND! WE ARE RIDING TO SHOW OUR LOVE OF AMERICA AND THE SHINING EXAMPLE OF FEEEDOM THIS COUNTRY PROVIDES TO THE WORLD!**
5. PLEASE BE AWARE D.C. LAWS PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF WEAPONS OF ANY KIND. THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THIS GROUP & EVENT PLAN TO FOLLOW THOSE LAWS AND HIGHLY SUGGEST ALL OTHERS DO THE SAME! PLEASE REMEMBER WE ARE RIDING TO SHOW OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR AMERICA!
6. WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO OBEY **ALL TRAFFIC LAWS**. DO NOT RUN RED LIGHTS OR STOPS SIGNS! WE DO NOT WANT THE LEO’S TO HAVE A REASON TO PULL ANYONE OVER!
7. WE WILL HAVE A DESIGNATED ROUTE TO RIDE. (IT WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS CONFIRMED.) THE RIDE WILL ENTAIL RIDING BY ALL VETERAN MEMORIALS IN THE D.C. AREA.
8. WE WILL HAVE LEAD BIKES AND A FINAL DESTINATION. (THOSE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW ONCE WORKED OUT)
The Million Muslim March isn’t expected to have a great turnout, but you can bet the ride will.
–Katie Pavlich
BAKER SNEAKS INTO MILWAUKEE–The Official BAKER Install Team is headed to Milwaukee, WI August 29 – September 1, 2013. Don’t miss this opportunity to have the smoothest, most efficient transmission installed in your bike, contact us today at 1-877-640-2004!
Samson Introduces THUNDER PRO True Dual Crossover— Sturgis, SD – Samson introduces the fattest True Duals ever. These HUGE 2 1/2″ True Duals compliment any bagger with a look that screams “Go big or go home!!!” Performance enhanced with revolutionary two stage baffle system creating both excellent flow characteristics for increased horse power and corrected back pressure for monster torque numbers. Sound dampening in this baffle system creates a low, deep, medium rumble.
These pipes have it all – quality, performance, and sound. Available in Chrome and Sinister Black Ceramic finish combinations. Fits most Harley Davidson Touring models.
Features and Benefits
•O2 sensor ports accept O.E.M. / Aftermarket sensors
•Installer Friendly
•New “Multi-Step” baffle technology
•Full Coverage Heat Shields
•Limited 1 year warranty
•Available in Chrome and Sinister Black Ceramic (special request)
•Removable baffles, & removable 4″ end caps
•Mounting hardware included
•Awesome Deep Tone
•MSRP-$899.95
H-D 110th Rolls into Milwaukee This Weekend!—
If you will be in Milwaukee this Labor Day weekend, join us in an epic anniversary celebration of freedom at the Harley-Davidson 110th!
The firm will be present at dealerships, street parties, rides and more handing out Hupy and Abraham items. In case you can’t join us, get your free swag by CLICKING HERE.
HANG ON—I will be back in front of my melting computer on Sunday with a special Sunday Post offer, and a couple of comments from the 110th Anniversary.
I’ve decided to make a change and take my weekends back, but we haven’t nailed down the format just yet. Sin Wu wanted to control every second of my life so she convinced me to sit in front of my computer every Sunday and produce a special topless Sunday edition. She liked to look at the girls as much as I did, but she didn’t want me to have any contact, so sequestered in front of the computer worked for her.
Well, she’s gone now, and it’s time to take my weekends back. The highly educated Bikernet Editorial Board is working on a carefully worded Cantina Survey for this Sunday. This is going to be interesting, and I’ll let you know what happens.
In the meantime Ride Forever, Ride for Peace, and Ride for America.
–Bandit
