Hey,
This is our Independence Day weekend. Think about it. Independence means Freedom from the other guy. But now government officials believe they must pass more laws to be cool. More laws means less Independence.
How about a new rule. If you want to pass a law to create some legacy in your life and you can’t write a book or do something constructive like build a home or a motorcycle, abide by this law: for every new law passed, five must be eliminated, repealed or made toast—adding Independence. I like the sound of that.
The Bikernet Weekly news is sponsored in part by Cycle Source Magazine, Iron Trader News, Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Las Vegas BikeFest, and ChopperTown.
NEW FROM Barnett “Complete” Scorpion Clutch Assemblies– 2007-16 Harley Davidson Big Twins
The NEW Scorpion “Complete” Clutch Assemblies for 2007-16 Harley-Davidson Big Twins includes your choice of a Scorpion low-profile lock-up clutch or non-lock-up clutch and our new ‘bolt-on’ billet clutch basket.
Superior in quality and durability compared to the stock basket, this basket simply bolts on to your existing ring/primary gear. With the durability of the CNC precision machined billet basket and the proven performance of the Scorpion high HP/TQ capacity clutch, this is the ultimate clutch assembly for your Big Twin! These kits come assembled with the bearing included and installed. Hydraulic versions are also available.
This product is made in-house and in the USA. To order, contact you dealer or visit pasting.
MSRP: $949- $1236
–Barnett Clutches & Cables
2238 Palma Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
Ph: 805-642-9435
www.barnettclutches.com
NEW BIKER-BUILD TV SHOW COMING TO DISCOVERY IN SEPTEMBER—Secret Steel with Paul Cavallo and the Spitfire Crew will hit the airways Monday nights after Fast and Loud. Don’t miss it.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY INDEPENDENCE LESSON OF THE WEEK– The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
Pretty straight forward really—the Fourth Amendment protects a citizen’s right to privacy and freedom from arbitrary governmental intrusions. This week however, the Fourth Amendment took another blow by none other than the US Supreme Court. In a 5 to 3 decision in UTAH vs. STRIEFF, the dissenting opinions were a scathing rebuke of current police practices. Click here to see the entire decision – the two dissent opinions begin on page 14)
Essentially, this case focused on whether or not a law enforcement officer can stop someone on the street without probable cause, ask for an ID, run a warrant check and arrest that person due to an outstanding warrant, then search the person to attempt to find evidence of a different crime. ‘Someone’ could be a motorist, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian.
Let’s face it, stopping people on the street by police generally does not happen often in middle class communities. It is a more common action in communities where crime is high and where outstanding warrants are just as likely for people who cannot pay for outstanding traffic tickets and other court fees. One of the reasons that the Supreme Court majority ruled in favor of the state of Utah had to do with what they thought was ‘an isolated incident’ and ‘good faith mistakes’ by the officer who, pretty much everyone agreed, stopped Strieff illegally because there was no reasonable suspicion to do so.
But in reality as both the two dissenting authors Justices Sotomayor and Ginsberg pointed out this was indeed not an isolated or good faith detention of a citizen.
Justice Sotomayor wrote in her eloquent dissent that the Utah Supreme Court described that it is common practice for Salt Lake City police officers to run warrant checks on pedestrians who are detained without reasonable suspicion. She wrote that in the related context of traffic stops, one widely followed police manual instructs officers looking for drugs to “run at least a warrant check on all drivers stopped.”
Justice Sotomayor added that statistically speaking, narcotics offenders are more likely to fail to appear on simple citations which include traffic violations. This leads to the issuance of bench warrants. When police discover an outstanding warrant during a routine stop, the police officer can arrest and then search the now suspect.
Outstanding warrants are surprisingly common. The number of actual outstanding warrants and the police procedures that Justices Sotomayor and Ginsberg address in both of their dissents is shocking: The States and Federal Government maintain databases with over 7.8 million outstanding warrants, with the vast majority appearing to be for minor offenses.
Ferguson, MO with a population of 21,000 has 16,000 people with outstanding warrants New Orleans police in a single year made nearly 60,000 arrests with about one third of those arrested having outstanding traffic or misdemeanor warrants from neighboring parishes for such violations as unpaid tickets.
In the St. Louis metro area, law enforcement officers make it a regular practice of stopping people on the street for no reason other than to check to see if the person had a municipal arrest warrant pending.
In NYC, officers are trained to stop and question first, develop reasonable suspicion later. With a population of 8.4 million people, NYC currently has 1.2 million outstanding warrants.
California has 2.5 million outstanding arrest warrants which corresponds to about 9% of its adult population.
Pennsylvania with a population of about 12.8 million has 1.4 million warrants for its citizens.
In a more personal statement in her dissent to UTAH vs. STRIEFF, Justice Sotomayor drew a link to racial inequity that pervades the criminal justice system. “It is no secret that people of color are disproportionate victims of this type of scrutiny.” She added, “We must not pretend that the countless people who are routinely targeted by police are ‘isolated.’ They are the canaries in the coal mines whose deaths, civil and literal, warn us that no one can breathe in this atmosphere. They are the ones who recognize that unlawful police stops corrode all our civil liberties and threaten all our lives. Until their voices matter too, our justice system will continue to be anything but.”
SPEAKING OF BORN FREE, EVENT REPORTS, WINNERS—
Born-Free 8 Awards
Best In Show-Jeff Leighton 1942 Harley UL
Invited Builder First Place-Kiyo’s Garage dual engine CB750
Invited Builder Second Place-Arie Vee 1941 Knucklehead
Invited Builder Third Place- Jeff Leighton 1942 Harley UL
People’s Choice- Ryan Grossman 1947 Harley Knucklehead
Best Chopper- Ryan Grossman 1947 Harley Knucklehead
Born-Free Award- Dalton Walker Triumph PreUnit
Founder’s Pick- Prism Motorcycles 1941 Harley Knucklehead
Best Knucklehead- Arie Vee 1941 Harley Knucklehead
Best Panhead- Max Schaaf
Best Shovelhead- Andy Carter
Best Sportster- F’N’A Cycles
Best Falthead- Mike Silvio Harley 45
Best Bobber- Go Takamine 1939 Indian
AMCA Pick- Matt Walksler 1928 Harley JDH
Best Original- Matt Walksler Harley Knucklehead
Coker Tire Award- Matt Walksler 1928 Harley JDH
Best Japanese- Kiyo’s Garage dual engine CB750
Best Indian- Brian Bell Indian Chout
Best PreUnit- Brian Thompson
Best British- Choppahead
Best Modern- Oliver Jones FXR
Best Competition- Justin Walls 1927 Harley JD
Best Paint- Matt Motorcycle Tire Center Dyna
Arlen Ness Digger Show
First- Dalton Walker Harley Panhead
Second- Pascal Boyer Harley Shovelhead
Thrid- Eric Allard
San Diego Customs FXR Show
Home Built
First- Carey Hart
Second-
Third-
Shop Built
First- Oliver Jones
Second-
Third-
Mason Burke won the 1953 Panhead we gave away saturday, Phoenix Peterson won the 1940 Knucklehead and Jacob Johnston won the 2016 Dyna Lowrider we gave away Sunday.
–Grant Peterson
714-686-5464
Born-Free Show
5-BALL LEATHERS PIT CREW ROAD TEST— We originally designed the 5-Ball Pit Crew Vest as a vest for the Pits, or for traveling and maybe not riding, something that wasn’t heavy or all leather.
This last weekend it was warm in Los Angeles, like 83 on the coast and 88 in North Long Beach, so I decided to take a run on the Indian wearing the Pit Crew. As it turned out the asphalt road led inland and hit 95 degrees, but I immediately noticed how the Pit Crew Vest started to breathe.
It was sort of amazing and I discovered a new application for the Pit Crew, it became damn handy in the extreme temps. The Pit Crew is a tough and durable vest built basically with ballistic Nylon, capable of deflecting shrapnel, but it also breathes. So if you’re working in the hot pits, but need to carry shit like a camera, a phone, keys, tools, you name it, the Pit can do the job and cut you some slack from the heat at the same time.
Plus, this puppy contained our exclusive Media pocket in the back for magazines, I-pads, files, you name it.
I was impressed as I cut through the Wilmington ghetto on the way back to the Bikernet digs on the edge of the Los Angeles Harbor.
–Bandit
Bob is that you doing good? I was just talking to Mike Parti just before he died. He was telling me that he was at the Stateline remembers the time we were all partying when you were biting the tops of everybody’s beer cans. The good old days, me and Paul still talk about them. Longtime no see.
— Trav
Westchester, CA
LEPERA SEAT OF THE WEEK— BARE BONES DIAMOND SEATING:
This seat makes me smile. We ran low profile seats for a lowered Dyna look, which was hard to do. But now, styling has changed for more performance and handling. Now a guy might raise up his Dyna with taller shocks and need a lower seat so he can reach the ground.
Overview
Give your Dyna that extreme, slammed look with the lowest, most narrow production seat in existence.
Diamond Stitch seating area.
Matching pillion available – LK001PDM
Specs
Driver Seating:
9.75″ Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A
MSRP:
$299.00
Options:
Biker Gel: MSRP + $ 87.00
Leather Seating: MSRP + $ 88.00
Full Leather: MSRP + $149.00
Part Number:
LK-001DM [’06-’16] Dyna
RIDE THROUGH DEATH VALLEY With Norman Reedus (Zombies Not Included!)–
AMC’s “Ride with Norman Reedus” Visits Furnace Creek Resort in Episode 2;
Map Available Online of Movies and TV Shows That Have Filmed in Death Valley Over the Years
For years, Death Valley National Park has been a popular location to film movies and TV shows, and the latest to visit was AMC’s new travel series, “Ride with Norman Reedus” (AMC, Sundays at 10/9c). Mr. Reedus, known for riding motorcycles and killing zombies in “The Walking Dead,” explores Death Valley in episode two of the travel docu-series, which is now available online at AMC.com, the AMC app, or via iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Xbox.
“Death Valley: Dante’s View” follows Mr. Reedus and actor/friend Balthazar Getty as they embark on a Las Vegas joyride to Death Valley, spending the night at the Inn at Furnace Creek and riding through volcano-formed mountains and painted canyons to Dante’s View. Reedus exclaims as he looks out over Death Valley and the Badwater salt flats, “This is probably the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen.”
Directors, producers and film crews have long known that Death Valley offers one of the most unique landscapes in the world (and the prettiest!); many popular movies and TV shows have been filmed in the destination, including the original episode of the “Star Wars” epic (“Episode IV – A New Hope”) and “The Return of the Jedi.” A complete list can be found on the Furnace Creek Resort website here: http://www.furnacecreekresort.com/filming-in-death-valley.
Both the Inn at Furnace Creek and Furnace Creek Ranch have provided accommodations for the actors and film crews during the production of these movies and TV shows, and many actors have returned to enjoy the luxurious AAA Four Diamond, historic Inn at Furnace Creek for some rest and relaxation after filming has wrapped. Nestled into the mountainside where the spring bubbles forth, the Inn was built in the late 1920s by the Borax Company and features 66 elegant rooms, fine dining, verandas with sweeping views of Death Valley, opulent gardens, a stunning spring-fed pool (maintaining a constant temperature of 85 degrees), tennis courts and pool-side massages.
With its towering palm trees and true oasis atmosphere, The Ranch at Furnace Creek is fed by natural spring waters and boasts a large pool, golf course (the lowest on Earth), post office, general store, casual dining restaurants, horseback riding and 224 family-friendly rooms. The Borax Museum, with artifacts large and small including some of the original 20 Mule Team Wagon trains, also calls The Ranch home, as does a nearby landing strip. The Death Valley National Park visitor center is also within walking distance.
And there is plenty to do – or not do. For active vacationers, activities range from hiking, cycling, and Jeep treks to horseback riding and golf. The lush oasis also attracts wildlife such as roadrunners and coyotes, and it is also one of only a few gold-tier designated International Dark Sky Parks in the United States where stargazers can actually see the Milky Way with the naked eye.
Furnace Creek Resort is two hours west of Las Vegas by car and a four-hour drive from Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.furnacecreekresort.com or call 760-786-2345.
RUSSELL MITCHELL’S EXILE TURNS 20–
Our ‘party’ is open to all and is a free event, although we will be trying to hit folks up for donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. There is lots of vendor space too, if you come across any companies that might like to set up a display.
–Russell Mitchell
Exile Cycles
T: 818 706 1230
F: 818 706 1229
SCOTT JACOBS ESCAPES CALIFORNIA– Haha! We already moved!
I am a South Dakotan now! CA is going down the toilet with taxes, politics, and over population.
We open on Main St in Deadwood on July 4th!
–Olivia Jacobs
Scott Jacobs Studio
760 471-9913
www.scottjacobsstudio.com
Riki’s Ride SPONSORED BY LAW TIGERS 2016: Starts from Los Angeles and Heading– Well, You Tell Us
Riki Rachtman, former host of MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball and current host of the nationally syndicated radio show Racing Rocks, started today on his third annual running of Riki’s Ride, an epic motorcycle trek that traverses North America.
“I’m going to hook up with friends in Los Angeles,” says Rachtman. “We’re going to ride from Mexico up to Canada– then head towards North Carolina. Which leaves us a lot of America to see in between.”
Rachtman and travel campanions Taime Downe, lead singer of sleaze rock band Faster Pussycat, will embark from Los Angeles in June and take their cues of where to go and what to see from participants via Twitter and Instagram. In this way, they hope to discover and experience local arcana in the nooks and crannies of North America, and they will post live route updates and videos of their adventures as they happen.
This year he will raising money for the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation, which provides help and support to individuals with epilepsy.
Previous Riki’s Rides have taken the duo all over the United States and into Canada and Mexico. This year, Rachtman anticipates a 10,000-mile sojourn across North America. He’ll be taking to the road on his 2010 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide®, and Riki is delighted to have Hot Leathers, Law Tigers, METZELER Tires and Death Wish Coffee Company as sponsors again for #RikisRide16. They will be providing product and support for the duration of the trip.
–Ken Conte
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON FRAYED LOGO CAP COVERS–
A LID WITH HIGH-MILEAGE STYLE
A solid lid is a basic fashion essential, and the new Men’s Grey Frayed Logo Cap (P/N 99412-16VM, $20.00) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes Collection will keep a guy covered with classic style. This cotton twill cap has a worn-in look with a raw-edge embroidered patch and distressed bill. Adjust the back closure for a perfect fit.
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For more information, visit www.h-d.com.
LOWBROW HITS BORN FREE–What better way to get to Born Free 8 than to ride there?
A small group of us departed Lowbrow for a 3,000+ mile jaunt West, North, South, East all over the dang country, hitting 12 states along the way. It was the perfect way to test the Pan-American S&S-powered 93-inch Panhead that was finished just a couple days before we left.
More on that later! We also used this trip to abuse a bunch of riding gear and parts.
My Sturgis Shovel was built around an S&S 93-inch Shovel motor. It was the best Shovel I ever owned for vibration, haul-ass performance, and reliability. –Bandit
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TRAILBLAZERS NEWS–To become a member: www.trailblazersmc.com. For information: (909) 226 6038
EVERETT BRASHEAR INDUCTED INTO MSHF
On Wednesday, June 29th, Everett Brashear will be inducted into the Motor Sports Hall of Fame. Don Emde has the honor of presenting this award to this very deserving man. Many of Everett’s friends will be there to cheer. This is a very prestigious award and we give him our most sincere congratulations. www.mshf.com
FLAT TRACK RACES IN SPAIN
The first round of the RFME Flat Track Cup will be on July 9 and 10 at the Ricardo Tormo Grand Prix circuit. An oval track, that is the exact replica of the famous Lodi Cyclebowl in central California, is under construction. The series Champion will fly to Daytona in March to compete in the opening round of the 2017 AMA Pro Flat Track championships. Both the Masters and Rookie champions will be invited to compete in special races in Spain or Italy.
http://www.flattrack.org or http://www.rfme.com
AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME BIKE SHOW
Old Bike Barn will present this show on July 9th during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
www.oldbikebarn.com
JULY ISSUE OF OREGON NORTON
Sent by Doug Towsley
You can go online to check out the new issue. http://oregonnorton.org
POSTER FROM DOWN UNDER
Charlie Seale forwarded a poster from a race in Bendigo, Australia, near Melbourne. Terry Dorsch, Bill Wright and Charlie competed down under in 1979.
A NOTE FROM DAN MAHONEY
Because of our house fire in October, we lost all of our contacts since EVERYTHING burned, including phone books, phones, computers, little scraps of paper, etc. If you need to or have previously contacted us, and want to be in our address book, please send us your current complete contact info. If you already had an order in, let us know. Please send to MahonyPhotos@yahoo.com, subject “info”. We managed to clean and sort of save some negatives after a couple weeks of searching through the ashes and mud. Since the fire, a few people have entrusted their photos to us to scan and send back quickly. But we need contacts before we can fill orders.
Thanks again for your help, prayers and contributions.
(417) 993 5159 day or night, leave detailed message if we don’t answer.
Please make money orders (preferred) or checks payable to Dan Mahony
PayPal (preferred): MahonyPhotos@yahoo.com
Mini-website: MahonyPhotos.com MahonyPhotos@yahoo.com
USPS P.O. Box 139 Urbana, Mo 65767
UPS/Fed-Ex, etc: 3209 S. 230th Road, Half Way, Mo 65663
LADIES – WHY YOUR MAN NEEDS TO RIDE A MOTORBIKE
LA CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW & CONCERT
Coming Saturday, July 23rd from 11am to 4pm at the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas. 23547 Calabasas Road. Bike Show, Concert and M/C parking for $20.00. Benefit to fight cancer. Custom Bike Builders, Concourse d’ Elegance, selected Vendors and Exhibitors. Don’t miss the Calendar Kittens.
TMC COASTAL RIDE
Sunday, July 10th will be the 1st Annual Triumph Classic Motorcycles Coastal Ride. It leaves TCM, 1281 Logan Ave in Costa Mesa at10:00am. Up the coast , a lunch stop and back to TCM for music, snacks and bench racing.
(714) 556 0170 www.triclassic.com john@triclassic.com
INDIAN MOTORCYCLES TO RACE AMA PRO FLAT TRACK
Jared Mees with be its star rider. The factory Indian Motorcycle team has been developing a brand new, dirt track specific, liquid-cooled V-twin race engine, the Scout FTR 50. It is in partnership with their Swiss-Auto subsidiary. They plan on running it in one race this year and compete for the full season in 2017. Welcome back.
DUCATI SAFE
There were rumors that Volkswagen/Audi would sell Ducati as part of a sale of assets. Money needs to be raised to pay for repairs of about 11 million cars affected by the emissions-cheating scandal of 2014. So far no word as to how the VW group will pay, but Volkswagen/Audi said that Ducati will not be sold.
ELECTRIC HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Harley Davidson will build a production version of the two-year-old LiveWire concept bike within the next five years. Lots of work to do. Victory has already raced an electric motorcycle at the Isle of Man TT and soon Pike’s Peak.
50 YEARS AGO IN CYCLE NEWS
Jim Cook set a new quarter-mile record at Lions Drag Strip. Buddy Elmore took 1st place at Laconia in a 100-mile road race. 17- year-old Lonnie Peterson won the Greyhound’s Hare & Hound. Eddie Mulder won his first major road race at Carlsbad.
40 years ago Larry Roeseler and A.C. Bakken won the Baja 500. Others mentioned were Mike Bell, Kent Howerton, Marty Smith and Jack Penton.
AFT EVENTS TO HOST CHARLOTTE FOR THREE YEARS
AFT was recently formed as a subsidiary promotion company of AMA Pro Racing. They have a three year agreement to host AMA Pro Racing with Charlotte Motor Speedway, starting with the event on Saturday, July 30th. It will be the same track that has been used for monster trucks, sprint cars, rallycross and more. AFT Events plan seeking a larger audience by focusing on family-friendly entertainment, large vendor areas, motorcycle stunt shows, live music, interactive displays, kid’s activities and darn good racing
http://www.charlottehalfmile.com.
AMA SUPERMOTO IN STURGIS
Round 3 of the AMA SuperMoto Series will be held on July 1st and 2nd in Sturgis, South Dakota. If you can’t make it to the event, watch it on MAVTV
JULY AT GLEN HELEN’S
Sat. July 2 REM MX / MX practice
Sun. July 2 MX Practice
Sat. July 9 REM MX / MX Practice? Lucas Regional
Sun. July 10 Four Aces MX
Sat. July 16 REM MX / MX Practice
Sun. July 17 SRA GP
SAT-Sun July 23rd-24th Lucas Off Road Series
Sat. July 30 REM MX / MX Practice
Sun. July 31 MX Practice
JULY AMA SPEEDWAY AT THE GRAND
Wednesday nights. Racing starts at 7:30
July 6 Haddick’s Classic Car Night
July 13 All Racing Divisions
July 20 All Racing Divisions
July 27 Bruce Flander’s UGLY Hawaiian Shirt Contest.
FAST FRIDAYS AT AUBURN
Gates open at 6:30, racing at 8:00
July 1 Speedway + Extreme Sidecars Series 3
July 8 Speedway + Challenge Elimination Series Round 4
July 15 Bud Light – North vs South “The Civil War Challenge”
July 22 Speedway + 25 Lap Main Event
July 29 Speedway + AMA Youth National 250cc and 150cc Championship
www.fastfridays.com (530) 878-7223
SPEEDWAY RACING AT COSTA MESA
It is Fair time so enjoy Freestyle MX on Friday, July 15 and the Fair Derby on Saturday, July 16th. One admission price to see the Fair and good racing. www.costamesaspeedway.net
BSAOCSC OJAI LOOP STREET RIDE
Sunday, July 3rd. Meet at Starbucks patio, just off Esplande Dr. in Oxnard. Ride starts at 10am. Info (818) 384 4074 or (661) 703 9249
VINTAGE BIKE OC MEETING
Sunday, July 10th at Mr. Pete’s Grill, 19071 Brookhurst in Huntington Beach from 2 -4
LAGUNA SECA
MOTO America leads off the events at Laguna Seca on Friday, July 8th.
FIM World Superbike will follow on July 10th.
CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION
Round 5 will be Saturday, July 9th at King City Fairgrounds. It is a cushion track, 1/8 mile. Gates open 6, Opening ceremonies at 7 Round 5 will be on Saturday, August 13 at King City
NORTON OWNERS NATIONAL RALLY
The rally will take place in Quincy, California between July 11 and 16th.
http://www.nortonclub.com http://nortonrally.com/inoa-rally-2016
DUAL SPORT & ADVENTURE BIKE RIDE
7th Annual membership drive and BBQ fundraiser for the Stewards of the Sierra National Forest. Elks Lodge in Oakhurst, California, July 14th – 17th. 222.sotsnf.org (559) 580 5807, (559) 760 1003, (831) 801 1111
SCFTA RACING AT PERRIS
Round 7 will be Saturday, July 16th. Gates open at 12:30, Practice at 3:30 and Racing. (941) 443 7622 socalflattrack@aol.com
VENTURA RACEWAY
Flat Track Motorcycles / Speedway Bikes and Quads on Saturday, July 23rd. (805) 985 5433 www.venturaraceway.com 10 W. Harbor Blvd, Ventura, Ca
BSAOCSC RIM OF THE WORLD RIDE
Sunday, July 24th. The ride starts at “Douglas Motorcycles” 390 N. H Street, San Bernardino. Ride leaves at 10am (951) 440 3521 or (661) 703 9249
2ND ANNUAL AJ HERRERA MEMORIAL
Saturday night, July 23rd at 3pm. The event will be at the Ventura Raceway, 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Pits open at noon, Spectator Gate at 3pm. Live Music, MC Vendors, Legend autographs 4-5pm. Lots of legends have confirmed. The Pro Purse is at $9000 and climbing.
Flyer attached.
SANTA ROSA MILE
Giving you lots of time to buy your tickets, get a room, find a pet sitter and pack your bags to attend the Santa Rosa Mile Weekend.
Friday night, September 23 California Flat Track Round 8
Saturday night, September 24 ProAM Short Track Shootout
Sunday afternoon, September 25 AMA Pro Santa Rosa Mile
Sunday Evening, September 25 Pro Awards Banquet
FANSCHOICE.TV
fanschoice.tv is the official home for live streaming AMA Pro Flat Track events. http://www.fanschoice.tv/ama-pro
NHRA PRO STOCK DRAG RACES
Round 8 will be held in Sonoma California on July 20-31st
TRAILBLAZERS LOGO
Our Trailblazers Logo is now Trademark Registered. Thanks to Tim Buche, Ken Glaser and Lee Durlach for their assistance
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY NOW OPEN–
I’ve sure gotten old! I have outlived my feet and my teeth I’ve had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees, fought prostate cancer and diabetes.
I’m half blind, can’t hear anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia. Have poor circulation; hardly feel my hands and feet anymore.
Can’t remember if I’m 85 or 92. Have lost all my friends. But, thank God, I still have my driver’s license.
–Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
AUSTRALIAN BIKER REPORT–
South Australian biker to be deported despite having lived here since age two
Wednesday, 29 June 2016.
An Adelaide father with a longterm fiance is set to be deported to the UK despite having lived in Australia since he was two.
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has stripped Paul Burgess of his permanent residency visa on character grounds because he has a criminal history and had a motorcycle club connection.
But his family and lawyer say he was only connected with the Comancheros motorcycle club for two months in 2013 and that his crimes are “not of the same nature” as those of others who have been kicked out of the country.
Minister Dutton, a one-time QLD cop before entering politics, has sweeping powers to cancel visas without notice.
It was reported earlier this month that two Adelaide men had been deported to Christmas Island by Dutton — Mr Burgess and Mongols treasurer Andrew Peter Stevens.
Mr Burgess’s fiancee, who declined to be named, said he was “not the face of organized crime”.
“His whole life has been here,” she said.
“Peter Dutton (talks about) the misery inflicted on mums and dads; well none of that has been inflicted by Paul.
“The only misery being caused is on our five-year-old Australian son who has been left without a dad.”
One criteria for cancelling visas is that a person has to have been sentenced to prison term of 12 months or more.
In 2003 Mr Burgess was sentenced to 15 months for assault and robbery, but he only had to serve three months.
His family says he is no angel but has been unfairly targeted.
Mr Burgess was taken from his home with no warning and sent to the Christmas Island detention centre to await his fate. His lawyer hopes to take the case to the Federal Court but concedes the case could be “futile” because of the arbitrary nature of the laws.
Solicitor Mitchell Simmons, of McDonald Steed McGrath lawyers, said the authorities made it “as hard as possible” to help Mr Burgess.
“Under these powers, the Act says they don’t have to follow natural justice, or procedural fairness,” he said.
Mr Simmons said it seemed to him the Government had already deported many serious criminals and was now going after smaller fish.
“It’s just not of the same nature,” he said, adding that Mr Burgess had not been charged with any crimes relating to motorcycle club activity.
In a “notice of visa cancellation”, Dutton notes that deportation would cause severe hardship.
“I have considered that he would experience severe emotional and psychological hardship in being separated from his family,” he wrote.
Dutton told media that “criminal bikie gangs pose considerable threats to the Australian community”.
“Protecting the Australian community is the highest priority of the Turnbull Government,” he said.
“If foreigners are involved in serious criminal activity, I won’t hesitate to cancel their visa and have them removed from our country.”
GARAGE ITALIA CUSTOMS FLIES IN THE “BLU DIPINTO DI BLU” WITH AVIONORD– Garage Italia Customs officially presents the Learjet31 “Nel blu dipinto di blu” at Milano Linate Prime airport this evening.
This aeronautical personalisation was commissioned by Laps To Go Holding Srl and Avionord
Milano Linate Prime – Garage Italia Customs has always wanted to highlight its all-round specialist expertise in customization since it was founded. Although attention has been focused on the many automotive projects with the Garage as protagonist lately, a new chapter officially opens for Lapo Elkann’s creative hub and it takes off this evening. Indeed, work on tailor-made projects for boats, helicopters and airplanes has been on-going for several months.
The Bombardier Learjet31 “Nel blu dipinto di blu” was commissioned to Garage Italia Customs by Laps To Go Holding Srl, a company belonging to Lapo Elkann, and by Avionord, an Italian airline that offers executive flights for private and company clients, as well as services for events and healthcare transport.
The engine of this twin-jet boasts extraordinary performance, reaching 903 km/h and offering an exciting flight experience in the best possible comfort for up to 8 passengers (7+1).
–Roberto Corona
+39 335.5267246
rc@burnercom.com
–Matteo Boccolini
mb@burnercom.com
INTERMOT NEWS–Last chance to book space in the USA Pavilion:
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BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER SCARE OF THE WEEK—Dying by accident.
Fatal mishaps are on the rise: Every four minutes an American dies from an unintentional injury, the National Safety Council reports, making accidents the nations’s fourth leading killer—surpassing stroke, Alzheimer’s desease, diabetes, flu, and suicide (wait, what about medical accidents the wrong medications and hospital infections).
The research is based on federal statistics, found that more than 136,000 people in the U.S. met an accidental deather in 2014—a 4.2 percent jump from the previous year and 15.5 percent more than a decade earlier.
Opiod and heroin abuse is fueling the trend, the report says, as over-doses and poisonings have increased 78 percent since 2005. Meanwhile, old farts are falling down more and that stat surged 63 percent over the past 10 years, while vehicle deaths dropped 22 percent.
Recently we heard that 220,000 folks die annually due to medical errors, and 150,000 peeps die each year from hospital infections. So, what’s it going to be?
Oh, and don’t forget 5,000 motorcycle deaths. Better pass another helmet law—I’m kidding.
The majority of this report came from The Week Magazine.
–Bandit
MOTORCYCLE SALES, WHAT’S HOT, WHAT’S NOT— We are looking into motorcycle sales figures to track marketing changes. This came from Harley:
We only break out sales in Custom (Dyna, Softail and CVO), Sportster (XL and XG) and Touring.
In the last few years, the Street Glide has remained our number one model to all customer demographics – women, young adults, African Americans, Hispanics and Core.
–Jenn Hoyer
Harley-Davidson
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SCOTT JACOBS CHECKS IN, TWO ARTISTS– One Project.
The time has come to let the cat out of the bag and present you with a unique project Scott has been working on for several months with fellow artist, Steve Soffa.
We did release this information to our loyal OC (Originals Club)* and sold over 50% of the edition and now you have an opportunity to participate as well.
What is the OC (Originals Club)?
By ‘replying’ to this newsletter expressing your interest in the Club, you will enjoy the following:
* First to view the newest available originals
* First to hear about special events and/or projects
* First to know about rare editions before they’re Sold Out
* No obligations to join
The Project:
It’s rare when two artists who are at the top of their game combine talents to produce an unparalleled creation: “Art & Sole” is a stunning timepiece which is now part of the Scott Jacobs Collection. We are proud to announce Scott’s teaming up with award-winning watch designer Steve Soffa, in designing a timepiece which is limited to only 50 examples. This first time event depicts Jacobs’ painting, “Art & Sole”, a whimsical reminder of that old pair of worn out tennis shoes that you hid from Mom so she couldn’t throw them out! Of course, in Scott’s case, they were splashed with paint!
Each timepiece is crafted individually by hand, top of the line, signed and serialized along with a certificate of authenticity signed by both artists. Every “Art & Sole” watch will arrive in a beautiful black lacquer gift box bearing Scott’s signature. If you love his artwork, you will love this watch.
Soffa has won numerous awards for his technical designs and state-of-the art 3D striking and painting methods, which originally caught Scott’s eye. Jacobs says “I have admired Steve Soffa’s timepieces for years so working on this project was a natural for me. I appreciate his attention to detail and passion for his creations not to mention his incredible artistic talent ”
In addition to owning one of the rarest watches, each owner of this timepiece will be entered into a drawing for a free “Art and Sole” framed limited edition canvas print signed and with the number matching his watch. (Delivery of watch and giclee TBD).
ART & SOLE – ORIGINAL PAINTING IN PROGRESS
ART & SOLE – WATCH
BACK OF WATCH:
DESIGNED BY STEVE SOFFA, SIGNED BY SCOTT JACOBS
EXCLUSIVELY FOR: ‘YOUR NAME’, ‘EDITION NUMBER’
SPECIFICATIONS:
Custom painted dial work
Precious Metal Crafted in- IP Black plating over 316L Stainless Steel
Movement- Swiss ETA Automatic
Custom Paint Brush Hands
Genuine stones: diamond, ruby, blue sapphire and yellow sapphire
Screw down crown
Hideaway clasp
Case back engraving signed and serialized
Sapphire Crystal
3 ATM water resistant
Packaging- Custom gift box
Limited Edition -50
Additional options: Personalization engraving
$2500 + Shipping: $45 (USA only)
TERMS:
50% Deposit $1250, balance, $1295 (including USA S/H) due when shipped in about 75 days.
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To RESERVE your watch today, enter to WIN a free framed giclee with matching number, call your Sales Rep, the Gallery, or reply to this email.
Phone Numbers:
CA Gallery: 760-471-9913
Ron Copple: 949-215-1319
Olivia Jacobs: 858-342-0605
Alexa Jacobs: 760-814-3442
Check out our new Jacobs Merchandise Shop:
adjective
1. (sometimes lowercase) Slang. most wonderful or exciting: a rock band that was regarded as Endsville in the late fifties.
Quotes
She responded by flinging her arms around his neck. “Curtie, it’ll be endsville!”
— Arthur Hailey, Hotel, 1965
Origin of Endsville
Endsville is an extension of the slang expression the end, meaning “the ultimate; the utmost of good or bad.” It entered English in the 1950s.
LOOK TWICE SAVE A LIFE STICKERS AND DONATIONS– GPMA Foundation
This web site is dedicated to Gene Adam Pearson, whose life was taken from us on May 19, 2005. He was a great son, brother, uncle and friend and is missed by many.
The void that is left in many of our hearts and lives can not be repaired, filled or erased. It is a constant reminder that our loved one is gone from our sight. His name and memory will live on in all of us, as long as we never forget him, and the 31 years he lived and all the lives he touched.
His love for his God, family, and friends will continue to live as long as we continue to remember him and keep his memory deep within our hearts. We all love and miss you Gene. Since you have been gone, I have become a Mother on a Mission for Motorcycle Awareness, dedicated in helping to save other motorcycle riders.
http://genepearson.org/
We make sure to slip one of these stickers in every 5-Ball order or any Bikernet Care package. One sticker could save a lot of lives.—Bandit
LOOK OUT, MORE ACTION IN THE CANTINA– Biker Chicks and cool crowd pics from Daytona Bikeweek 2016.
Many more to come still! With Sturgis around the corner, the Las Vegas, then Daytona again, the CANTINA COVERAGE never stops!!! Enjoy.
–JACK MCINTYRE
Co-Editor of Bandit’s Cantina
BMW R NINE T LIMITED EDITION–
2016 MSRP starting at $15,095 (including ABS). BMW R nineT. Pure Riding.
Motorcycling has always been a passionate lifestyle. For the past 90 years BMW Motorrad has been ensuring that this remains the same in the future, too. For those who like it pure and original, BMW Motorrad has now developed the perfect machine: the BMW R nineT. A motorcycle featuring purist design and numerous ways of customizing it.
BMW R nineT: Pure Authenticity.
Riding a motorcycle and feeling free. The BMW R nineT combines this feeling with a casually cool look which, in spite of all the details, is unmistakably a member of the BMW family. Further criteria such as ride feel, design and sound lay the foundation for an independent, authentic lifestyle.
BMW R nineT: Pure Customizing
The BMW R nineT is powered by an air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke flat twin engine. The instruments consisting of speedometer and tachometer harken back to historical times and emphasize the essential and minimalist visual appeal of the motorcycle.
The BMW R nineT is equipped with an upside down fork at the front and with the BMW Motorrad Paralever at the rear. However, the nineT does not only stand out due to its pure design. The nineT offers great options for individualization. No customizing wish is left unfilled. For example there is the removable rear frame, enough space for 6- inch rims and many other options.
Even though the BMW R nineT offers so many modification opportunities it remains a real BMW motorcycle from a technical point of view. Standard-fitted ABS ensures highest-degree safety for the nineT, too.
BMW R nineT. Pure Lifestyle.
Pure passion, pure design, pure riding pleasure. This is what makes the BMW R nineT so essential for the classic enthusiast. Modify, ride, have fun. The nineT leaves nothing to be desired with regard to customization.
Design your motorcycle, design your life. One name, one purist lifestyle:
BMW R nineT.
Rumor has it, they built a 10,000 limited edition last year and sold out, so natch, the same game this year.–Bandit
QUICK, GUN NUT REPORT– California: “Gutting and Amending” the Second Amendment
Anti-Gun legislators in California have been clear on their targets this year, the Second Amendment and law-abiding citizens. Now joining the numerous anti-gun bills that are pending votes in the Senate and the Assembly, Assembly Member McCarty has “gutted and amended” two more pieces of legislation into anti-gun bills.
While these bills originally covered completely separate subject matters until this week, they now are aimed at arguably the most law-abiding citizens, CCW permit holders.
Assembly Bill 450, will now require fees for CCW permits to not only cover issuance but also enforcement. The enforcement aspect is so broadly worded that it’s unclear what the author is even trying to accomplish other than to allow such ambiguity that law enforcement could price out ordinary citizens.
Assembly Bill 466 does not have official amended language available as of today. However, according to a press release by the author “Would require that the applicant present facts to distinguish the applicant from the average person and must show that the applicant faces greater harm than the general public.”
AB 450 is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, June 28. Please contact the members of the committee and Assembly Member McCarty to respectfully express your opposition requiring more fees to exercise your right to self-defense. Please use our take action button below.
Assemblyman McCarty has made it abundantly clear that he believes the right to self-defense is reserved only for the elite.
Please forward this alert to your family, friends, fellow guns owners and sportsmen.
–from Willie
FLORIDA Deputy charged in killing–
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement on Tuesday arrested a Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputy in connection with the fatal June 19 roadside shooting of a 25-year-old man in Palm Bay.
Yousef Hafza, 32, was charged with second degree murder and attempted second-degree murder in the shooting death of Clarence Howard. Hafza was off duty at the time of the incident and was not acting in the capacity of a law enforcement officer at the time of the shooting, FDLE said.
The sheriff’s office said Hafza has been a deputy since November 2015 in the West Precinct Patrol division. He previously served with Palm Bay Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and West Melbourne Police Department.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey spoke to media at the sheriff’s office in Titusville on Tuesday afternoon, emphasizing the importance of having FDLE conduct an independent investigation.
‘Pursuant to the arrest, Hafza was immediately suspended from our agency without pay pending an administrative review of the incident.
Once FDLE has completed their investigation, they will provide a copy of the findings, which will furnish the information required to complete the administrative investigation.’
Ivey said that it was important for FDLE and BCSO to keep their investigations separate to maintain the independence of the outside agency.
The shooting took place just after 11 a.m. on June 19 near St. Johns Heritage Parkway and Emerson Drive, where Hafza reported that two men were chasing him.
Family members said Howard and the car’s driver were out getting air for a bicycle when the incident happened.
FDLE described the confrontation between Hafza and Howard as a road rage incident that occurred after the two nearly collided. The driver of the car and Howard began following Hafza when they stopped and exited their vehicles, according to reports.
There also may have been a self-defense component of the shooting, Ivey said, but he could not offer specific details about the nature of the confrontation. Initial reports from law enforcement officials said that there were no other weapons present at the scene other than Hafza’s gun.
‘The thing with self defense is the state attorney’s office has to look at it and see if self-defense applies. They looked at the case and felt that these were the appropriate charges,’ he said.
No information was available on whether or not Hafza used his service weapon in the shooting, but Ivey told reporters deputies are allowed to be armed while off duty.
‘We encourage our deputies to always be armed and most of them do. I would think almost all of them do. Generally speaking, they’re going to be carrying their firearm,’ he said.
Hafza, a West Melbourne resident, was taken to Brevard County Jail where he is being held without bond. He is represented by attorney Martin White, who was reluctant to talk about the details of the case on Tuesday.
Hafza and his attorney chose to have the first appearance waived by Judge Michelle Baker on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Of course he’s upset and distraught… he’s hanging in there,’ White said of Hafza. He also maintained his client’s innocence and declined to comment on why he made the decision to waive the first appearance.
No future court dates have been scheduled for Hafza, according to the clerk of courts website.
Howard left behind three children after his death on Father’s Day. Family members said Howard grew up in Melbourne and was a drummer in church. In recent years he worked moving furniture and was raising his three children with his girlfriend.
–TYLER VAZQUEZ
FLORIDA TODAY
–from Rogue
WOMAN BREAKS WORLD RECORD on 11,236 Mile Motorcycle Expedition–
Brand new motorcycle driver Deena Mastracci left the California Department of Motor Vehicles on June 1 with her new license, rode out of the parking lot and proceeded to set the record for the “Longest, Continuous Journey by a New Licensee,” which included traversing Alaska and the Arctic Circle.
Deena Mastracci never says no to a new challenge. Refusing to be outdone by her fiancé, professional endurance driver Carl Reese, (who set the fastest time on a motorcycle from Los Angeles to New York), Mastracci decided to set her own long distance motorcycle record; but first, she needed a motorcycle license, no easy feat in itself.
Mastracci’s cross-country trip of more than 11,000 miles began June 1 in Santa Clarita, California. She had no prior on-road experience other than that gained at a one-day class at Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops—on a closed racetrack—as part of her preparation and a Motorcycle Safety Class given at the local college for her motorcycle test.
The coast-to-coast ride by way of the Arctic Circle was no vacation as Mastracci encountered a variety of challenging road conditions, including snow, mud, ice, 50 mph wind, flooded roads and golf ball sized gravel. Her route included the full length of the Dalton Highway (one of the world’s most dangerous roads), a treacherous road that leads to Dead Horse, Alaska over the Brooks Mountain Range.
Her journey included pit stops in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska; Denver, Colorado; Brookfield, Connecticut; and Grand Rapids, Michigan before concluding in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mastracci covered an average of 400 miles per day. During the third week of her journey, she travelled 1,000 miles from Denver, Colorado to Hammond, Indiana within a 24-hour time period, a feat that is only attempted by the most seasoned riders, often referred to as an “Ironbutt Challenge.”
Mastracci’s total mileage of 11,236 miles surpassed the previous record of 9,000 miles held by Clif Chu set back on July 23, 2012. Clif’s journey was witnessed by William Schoetteler.
A look at Mastracci’s record-setting route
Mastracci’s very first motorcycle ride was not only a successful attempt to set a record for “Longest Distance Traveled by a New Motorcycle Licensee,” but was also a way to bring attention to the work of the Motorcycle Relief Project, a nonprofit charity that helps veterans with PTSD and other injuries.
The group arranges multi-day motorcycle tours and other activities and also offers counseling for veterans in an effort to decrease suicides. Additionally, Mastracci hoped her ride would inspire other women who may feel intimidated by driving a motorcycle.
“My journey was the trip of a lifetime: a terrifyingly beautiful ride and an incredible learning experience all in one,” said Mastracci. “Everything about the voyage was a challenge for me. From navigating in traffic to maneuvering through mud and ice, it was very tough. While challenging, this journey was nothing compared to the trials that our armed forces face on a daily basis, which is why the work that the Motorcycle Relief Project does is so important to me.”
Reese, who followed Mastracci on the journey on a separate motorcycle as a safety precaution, said, “It was remarkable to see how Deena evolved as a rider over the course of her journey. Going from no on-road experience to tackling more than 11,000 miles over the course of 27 days is nothing short of epic! I am so proud of her for taking on and conquering such a challenge.”
No stranger to setting records, Mastracci (together with Reese and Rodney Hawk) already holds the Guinness World Record for the “Shortest Charging Time Cross-Country Trip in an Electric Vehicle” and as part of Reese’s driving team, has helped set records for the “Fastest Time for Crossing the USA in an Electric Vehicle (EV)” and for a “Double Transcontinental Trip (LA-NYC-LA).”
She holds a total of five EV records all set with a Tesla P85 D. Whether as a couple or individually, Mastracci and Reese are always seeking to accomplish new driving feats. For this record attempt, Mastracci rode a used F800GT BMW motorcycle purchased at West Valley Cycle Sales in Los Angeles, CA, the oldest BMW Motorrad Dealer in the United States. This attempt was Mastracci’s first individual record, and has been submitted to Guinness World Records book for formal verification.
Here is a look at Deena’s finish:
Deena Mastracci’s Maiden Motorcycle Ride was sponsored by GPS Insight, First Gear, National Cycle, Clearwater Lights, EarthX Batteries, Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops and Dillon Optics.
COUNTRY LEGEND T.G. SHEPPARD EXTENDS 2016 TOUR–
T.G. Sheppard Teams Up With Crystal Gayle for Upcoming Branson Show; Talks Elvis & Eastwood in Branson Feature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 30, 2016) – To the delight of country music fans, T.G. Sheppard will visit more cities during an extensive 2016 nationwide tour with stops planned in Missouri, Montana, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida and more. Along the way, Sheppard will also be joined by some of classic country’s biggest stars on select shows. Click here to purchase tickets.
“After all these years, to walk out on stage and see the larger than ever crowds singing the words to my songs amazes me,” says Sheppard. “I’ve been saying for years that the fans of real country music would return someday. I’m thankful that the day has arrived and they have returned.”
One highlight is a special Independence Day show on July 1 at the Welk Theatre, in Branson, Mo., where country icon Crystal Gayle will also be performing alongside Sheppard. To show appreciation for our veterans, ticket buyers will receive two free tickets for family and/or friends who’ve served our country. Sheppard opened up about the upcoming date with Gayle and shared stories about working with Elvis Presley and Clint Eastwood in the Branson Tri-Lakes News.
Sheppard has experienced a resurgence in his career over the last year, with the release of the chart-topper’s latest album, Legendary Friends & Country Duets. The star-studded project features collaborations with some of the genre’s biggest stars including George Jones, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, Lorrie Morgan and many more. The demand for traditional country music has reached a new high, proven by Sheppard’s recent return this past weekend to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. with special guest T. Graham Brown to a SOLD OUT audience. The 1500-seat venue holds a special place in Sheppard’s heart, as it was originally built and named T.G. Sheppard’s Theater in the Smokies.
T.G. SHEPPARD ON TOUR (more dates added weekly):
July 01 – Branson, Mo. – Welk Theatre (with Crystal Gayle)
July 06 – Nashville, Tenn. – Grand Ole Opry
July 22 – Livingston, Mont. – Music Ranch Montana (with Jeannie Seely and Kelly Lang)
July 30 – Canton, Texas – Cedar Flats Inn
Aug. 05 – Arendtsville, Pa. – South Mountain Fair
Aug. 13 – Brimfield, Ill. – Old Settler’s Days
Aug. 19 – Pleasanton, Texas – Pleasanton Young Farmer’s Rodeo
Aug. 20 – New Braunfels, Texas – Freiheit Country Store
Aug. 27 – Williamston, S.C. – Spring Water Festival
Aug. 29 – Nashville, Tenn. – 3rd and Lindsley (with Kelly Lang)
Sept. 9 – Hinton, Okla. – Sugar Creek Casino (with David Frizzell and Jeannie Seely)
Sept. 17 – Kansas City, Mo. – Ameristar Casino (with Janie Fricke)
Sept. 22 – Bremen, Ga. – Milltown Music Hall (with Bill Anderson and Jeannie Seely)
Sept. 25 – Lancaster, Pa. – American Music Theater
Sept. 30 – Stafford, Texas – Redneck Country Club
Oct. 01 – Gonzales, Texas – Come and Take It Celebration (with Johnny Rodriguez)
Oct. 11 – Hiawassee, Ga. – Georgia Mountain Fair
Oct. 19 – Branson, Mo. – American Bandstand Theater (with David Frizzell and Jeannie Seely)
Nov. 5 – Ocoee, Fla. – Ocoee Founders Day Festival, (with Big & Rich)
Nov. 17 – Sauk Rapids, Minn. – Rollies
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RACE NEWS FROM YAMAHA–Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.’s Customer Support Group announced Steve Maltba of Fayetteville Powersports in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as the 2016 U.S. Technician Grand Prix (USTGP) Champion. Maltba will represent the United States at Yamaha’s World Technician Grand Prix (WTGP), a head-to-head competition of international Yamaha-trained technicians to be held in October at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., world headquarters in Iwata, Japan.
Maltba and five other Yamaha Technical Academy (YTA) Gold Level training graduates earned invitations to this year’s competition by achieving the highest scores in YTA Gold classes conducted between fall 2013 and spring 2016.
Finishing second and third, respectively, were Joshua Fugate, CC Powersports, Louisville, Kentucky and Bryan Harner, Wild West Yamaha Camp Hill, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
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Yamaha’s Technician Grand Prix competitions are more than contests of technical skills. They showcase how service training is a vital spoke in the wheel of Yamaha’s success as the technicians and dealership service departments are crucial customer points of contact.
A guiding principle for Yamaha’s Customer Support Group is a commitment to excellent service for Yamaha owners, aiming to build outstanding relationships with each customer at the dealer level. The company’s YTA training programs are designed to reinforce this principle by continuously honing Yamaha technicians’ skills to help ensure service excellence at authorized Yamaha dealers nationwide. Today, there are more than 30,000 YTA-trained technicians worldwide.
WORDS FROM THE BASE OF THE MOUNTAIN– A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
–from the honorable Dr. Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
BIKERS SUPPORT OUR FLAG–
According to recent reports, a group of anti-NYPD protesters were forced to rely on the law enforcement they were disrespecting when they were approached by a group of angry bikers.
The protesters, called Disarm the Police, were engaging in a flag burning at Fort Green Park when they were confronted by 40 members of the Hallowed Sons Motorcycle Club.
“They lit the f**king flag and took off running once they got slapped once or twice,” one biker told reporters.
In an ironic turn of events, police had to step in to protect the anti-police group.
–Rogue
NEW LOS ANGELES MOTORCYCLE HOT SPOT– I met the co-owner of this place at the Father’s Day Rodeo Drive car show.
He’s from Chicago where he ran the biggest motorcycle hotspot in the city
and moved here recently opening up a new place in L.A.’s Echo Park area.
Perhaps you can let people know about it….so here’s a link. At some point
I will pop by the event myself.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1558548044446383/?ti=icl
–Paul Garson
Bikernet Supreme Senior Editor
JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK– No. 972 Cruise Drive Main Drive Gear Seal Installer
JIMS No. 972 Cruise Drive Main Drive Gear Seal Installer properly aligns and installs the seal between the mainshaft and main drive gear. It features an ultra-thin seal protector sleeve that protects the seal from damage by the splines.
Just slide the protector sleeve on and lubricate the outer diameter, slip a new seal over, then tap the driver to install the seal to its proper depth for a leak free seal every time.
Proudly made in the USA and featuring JIMS® lifetime tool warranty, JIMS® No. 972 has a suggested retail price of $108.25.
Use on 2006 to present Dyna and all 2007 to present Big Twin models with Cruise Drive 6-speed transmission.
DAVID WASSERMAN ANTIQUES– 1950s Harley Davidson Hat with Original Pins
$700.00
Comes with all the following pins: 1949 Harley-Davidson factory visitor pin, 1948 Gypsy Tour pin, 1949 Panhead pin, 14 AMA year pins (1-9,11-13, 16, 17).
16-inch braided leather ties. Looks good all over, shows experience.
Size: 7 1/4.
http://www.dwasserman.com/motorcycle-related/1950s-harley-davidson-hat-with-original-pins
AMERICAN BIKERS UNITED AGAINST JIHAD– I’m the co-founder of American Bikers United Against Jihad. I thought you may be interested in our organization and activities.
https://www.facebook.com/americanbikers/
2016 ABUAJ Ride for National Security
The American biker is a patriot and a rebel with a cause. Join us where American bikers and patriots meet to unite in the cause of our lives at “American Bikers Unite Against Jihad”!
American Bikers United Against Jihad (ABUAJ) is a grassroots human rights movement comprised of American bikers, patriots, veterans and whomever supports America, Americans, and the exceptional rights, values, and principles for which our country stands and with which we are each uniquely endowed under our Constitution.
While our reach and supporters span the globe, we established ABUAJ to defend America and to mobilize and educate average Americans about the impact of violent and stealth Jihad (creeping Sharia), which have already begun to threaten our freedoms, rights, national security, and, most importantly, the future of our children.
As a “new media” platform and resource, our primary objectives are to counter the PC propaganda from the mainstream media and Islamic-tied groups with factual information and to quickly unite and galvanize others to advocate and actively stand up for American principles and liberties through social media and feet-on-the-ground rides, rallies, events, counter-protests, and beyond.
It is important to note that ABUAJ is a nondenominational movement that subscribes to peaceful approaches to advocacy. We are driven by a genuine sense of responsibility for humanity. We believe it is our personal obligation to distinguish right from wrong and take a strong stand for the good of mankind, and there is no time left for standing on both sides of the fence.
Thank you for your consideration
–Ram Lubranicki
ABUAJ
METALSPORT CLASSICS FOR DYNAS AND FXRS— It’s amazing, but MetalSport designs classic billet mag wheels in keeping with stock designs, in lotsa sizes. Of course, they also build the wildest Chip Foose designed wheels.
You can buy them chromed, polished, or powdered and they will deliver them with tires mounted and balanced. Pull your axle and caliper, install the wheel and go for a ride, no risk to damage fresh new coatings.
KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRAY WIDE OPEN FOR THE HOLIDAY— Why do Driver Ed classes in redneck schools use the car only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays?
Because on Tuesday and Thursday, the Sex Ed class uses it.
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
FIX YOUR FRAME– Bring Your Bike To The Best.
Dr. “John” Fromberg has been straightening motorcycle frames for over 20 years. Along with his brothers Jim and Dave, they ran Dr. John’s in West Covina, California, with many customers in professional racing as well as law enforcement.
His experience with so many different styles and brands of motorcycles and ATV’s make him one of the most knowledgeable and sought after professionals in the field.
714-630-4075
DEI Powersports Introduces Protective Wiring Split Sleeve– Superior Alternative to Plastic Tubing for Clean Professional Protection
DEI, the market leader in thermal protection, now offers a superior way to add protection to exposed wire looms, hoses, and cables on ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, watercraft and snowmobiles. DEI’s Protective Split Sleeve can be used to replace plastic tubing to provide superior protection and a clean, classy look. Developed to be used to protect sensitive wires, cables and hoses from abrasion and the elements, they are heat and solvent resistant; and no splicing is needed.
The Split Sleeve easily wraps around existing installations and is especially useful when installing aftermarket lights or accessories for a professional, tidy and fully protection option over plastic tubing.
Protect and organize wires, cables, and hoses
Easy to use and install
Add a clean and classy look
Easily removed for service or replacement
Multiple diameters available
Made in the USA
Protective Split Sleeve
Part Number: Varies depending on size
MSRP: Starts at $12.95-$19.95
Availability: July 1
To learn more about DEI PowerSport’s heat and sound control products visit deipowersports.com, call 800-264-9472, or email brianv@deipowersports.com. Keep up with the very latest powersports product introductions and company news on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE BUILDERS ACTUALLY EAT BREAKFAST– And Mix with Fans at Exclusive Charity Breakfast.
The Flying Piston hosts Stars of “Motorcycles As Art” Exhibition at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Custom motorcycle enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to join renowned U.S. and international custom builders and industry luminaries for a meet and greet to benefit educational scholarships during the second annual Flying Piston Charity Breakfast at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Ticket holders will also enjoy a catered (?) breakfast and a silent auction of selected items autographed by the builders, plus the chance to meet the Chip’s own Rod “Woody” Woodruff, photographer Michael Lichter and special surprise guests.
Guests will have the opportunity to visit with the likes of Bill Dodge, Eddie Trotta, Paul Cox, Roland Sands, Kevin Baas, Aki Sakamoto, Jeff Cochran, and many more to get the inside scoop on their one-off customs in this year’s exhibition. Cycle Source Editor Chris Callen and Hot Bike Editor Jeff Holt have bikes in the exhibit and will be on hand. Bikernet staff members will have jalapenos and scrambled eggs with whiskey by the campfire at an undisclosed location.
A limited number of builder breakfast tickets are on sale now for $20 each at www.BuffaloChip.com/FlyingPistonBreakfast
. All proceeds benefit the Buffalo Chip’s Scholarship Fund established to help high school graduates and U.S. military veterans pursue motorcycling as a career. Silent auction items are provided by Harley-Davidson Footwear, Revere Seats, Artist Darren McKeag, Low Brow Artist Atomic Bob, Aeromach, Cycle Source, Jekill & Hyde and others.
For sponsor information or to donate auction items contact: Marilyn Stemp, 828-205-8482, marilynstemp@gmail.com
NASH MOTORCYCLE CELEBRATES THE 4TH–
America is about freedom and motorcycles! Celebrate both this 4th of July Weekend with the annual Nash Motorcycle Co. weekend sale! Use discount code “FREEDOM16” and receive 20% off any purchase made on our site. Sale starts Saturday July 2nd and runs until July 5th. Happy Birthday America!!!
The Historic RED BUD Motocross to Host PIRELLI RIDERS This Weekend–
– The sixth round of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is set to kick off this Saturday, July 2 in Buchanan, Michigan at Red Bud Motocross Park for the championships annual visit on Fourth of July weekend.
The forecast calls for beautiful weather as riders prepare to overcome the challenging conditions that they will face. Michigan’s rich and loamy soil at the facility is perhaps the most popular on the schedule, allowing for Pirelli’s SCOPRION MX32 tires to give riders the ultimate advantage when the gate drops.
In the 2015 Pro Motocross Championship, Autotrader/Monster Energy/Yamaha’s Justin Barcia caught fire at Red Bud by performing brilliantly en route to the 450MX Class overall victory via 2-1 moto scores. He is coming off of a top five in last weekends second moto and will be looking to add another win to his resume when he crosses the checkered flag this weekend.
Californian Weston Peick began his championship campaign battered and bruised due to early season crashes, but has steadily improved his health as he marches back towards the front-runners. Last weekend he charged to his season-best overall finish, along with a top five in Moto 1. The third member of the JGRMX squad, Phil Nicoletti, has shown impressive speed in the first five rounds of the season. Misfortune has struck several times while battling near the front, but “Philthy Phil” is on the verge of a breakout ride.
BTO Sports/WPS/KTM’s veteran duo of Justin Brayton and Andrew Short continue their progression in the running order of the 450MX Classes deeply talented field. This past weekend at Muddy Creek Raceway in Tennessee, Brayton found himself rounding the first corner near the front of the field and battling for a top five position for several laps. The No.10 has his sights set on taking the next step when he lines up this weekend at Red Bud. Short has had his fair share of success at Red Bud in the past, including two-career podium finishes throughout his storied career.
BTO Sports teammate Benny Bloss remains one of the most impressive riders of the 2016 season, consistently battling with the sports brightest stars as he competes in his first season on the professional circuit. Expect for the youngster to keep the momentum going as he learns the race craft of his more experienced competitors.
The opening motos from the Red Bud National kick off on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 1pm ET and can be viewed on MAV TV, while the second motos will air at 3:00pm ET on NBC Sports. Check local listings for channel information.
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2016 AMA Pro Motocross Schedule
Red Bud National – July 2
Southwick National – July 9
Spring Creek National – July 16
Washougal National – July 23
Unadilla National – August 13
Budds Creek National – August 20
Ironman National – August 27
INCREDIBLE— Hang on for next week. Two techs are written and just waiting for approval from the experts on the mountain. All the Born Free Images in the News were shot by the Masterful Markus Cuff.
We wanted to feature this bike from Noise Cycles bad. It’s killer, but it was on the cover of Hot Bike, so no deal.
No, this bike didn’t make it to Born Free. I rode my Indian. But I actually fixed this bastard and would like to ride it to Walker’s café this weekend.
I need to work on a scissor lift this weekend and make a trip to Costco for batteries. If we make this work, it could be amazing.
We just never stop. Wait until you see the wind chimes we’re building, crazy. Hang on.
Have a helluva holiday!
–Bandit
