Hey,
I was jammed in traffic, and it dawned on me. If more folks rode motorcycles, they would have more fun commuting and get home way faster.
What if the transportation gurus looked at extreme traffic and said can we take traffic off the roads? Can kids walk to school, if they went to community schools? Could they ride bikes? Could we sweep out front so we could eliminate street sweepers? The Port of Los Angeles is trying to eliminate trucks with more rails. What else could be taken off the streets?
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The Lid: Wounded Warrior Project Scandal Was Fake, But Vindication Was Not Broadcast– Originally published by The Lid
The story below was sent to me by my colleague Brian Kolfage, who along with being a great American, husband, and father, is himself is a wounded warrior. Brian was one of the people who did the investigation for this story.
Many of you may remember that the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) was involved in a huge scandal two years ago when led by the NY Times, the charity was accused of spending less than half of raised money on the wounded warriors themselves.
Since then the accusations have been proven false, but as scandals tend do go, when they are proven to be bogus, the correction never gets as much publicity from the MSM as the scandal, The WWP has a four star rating from Charity Navigator (its highest rating) and has been audited by the Better Business Bureau.
Sadly the despite the truth, despite the fact that our wounded heroes are still being helped by the WWP donations are way down.
Please read the post below, and pass it along, so people get the good news…and also if you can afford it, give the WWP some money, so it can continue to help the Vets who need help:
–by Jeff Dunetz
http://lidblog.com/wounded-warrior-project-scandal-was-fake/
–By Jeff Rainforth
1. of or resembling a fox.
2. cunning or crafty.
QUOTES
[Roald] Dahl’s vulpine hero is a beast of operatic dimensions—in his battle to save his family from such pernicious adversaries as Farmer Bunce he loses his enviable tail—and Scarfe has made him even more dashing.
ORIGIN
Vulpine comes from Latin vulpinus, an adjective derived from vulpes “fox.” The Latin noun also has the sense “cunning, crafty person.” Vulpes is related to Greek al?pex and alopós “fox” and less clearly to other Indo-European languages (taboo forms for wolf and fox are common in ancient Indo-European languages). Vulpine entered English in the 17th century.
ALERT, To All Who Live In West Virginia Contact Your Legislators and Ask Them To Vote for SB 549– Freedom of Choice
SB549
A Freedom Fighters Opinion
As I sit here reflecting after 20 years involved with motorcycle legislative organizations, fighting for our rights, I am amazed at WV Legislative Session with 2 Helmet Bills tossed around the House and Senate. SB 549 blindsided us.
Thanks to Senators Maynard and Cline for sponsoring this bill. This biker and many others are all asking the same question. To those who are working with the lawmakers, do you want help with this bill or do we stand down?
ABATE of WV, State Motorcycle Rights Organization went legally defunct in 2008 with business license revoked for failure to file. Those still in charge did charity poker runs using the ABATE of WV banner for the next 2 years.
I have a big problem with charity puke poker runs that do not support States Motorcycle Rights Organizations. We work very hard, are very passionate about what we do for ALL bikers, even those who don’t care. To give that money away, without supporting those who work with the lawmakers, take the time to travel without so much as a dime to help support us, what are you thinking?
Motorcycle rights are more than the helmet bill. If you don’t understand that, then delete this.
One man made a difference with HB 2135. He walked that bill all the way to the Senate. Went to Charleston on his own money, cultivated relationships with the lawmakers and has learned the hard facts of passing legislation on such a controversial bill. Kudo’s to Jeff Stewart for giving us information and the power for a Call to Action across the US for support on a Tourism agenda. It helped and thanks to so many of you.
However, we need a clean bill. We have bowed to the lawmakers demands the past 2 decades for insurance mandates, driver certification, mandated safety programs teaching riders’ skills, and passed stricter Right Of Way/Careless Driving laws, which are the largest cause of injury and fatalities to the motorcyclist.
We have supplied facts and statistics proving that helmets do not save lives, Safety and Education Awareness does. I repeat, HELMETS SO NOT SAVE LIVES. We have the facts and the statistics that motorcycle injuries and deaths decreased in Freedom of Choice states. So why should we sell our constitutional freedoms short?
For those of you who want to wear a helmet, that is your choice. For myself and many others, we want the Right To Decide Freedom of Choice. The majority of us are licensed, registered, insured, trained, certified, experienced and responsible riders.
I will be surprised, but happy if this bill passes. We can amend if necessary. If not, it is time to take a look at fighting this battle on the judicial level.
Yours in Liberty,
Celeste
WV SB549 | 2017 | Regular Session
West Virginia Senate Bill 549
WV State Legislature page for SB549
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on March 8 2017 – 25% progression
Action: 2017-03-29 – On 3rd reading
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to allow individuals at least twenty-one to operate a motorcycle without a helmet under specified conditions.
Sponsors
Sen. Mark Maynard [R]
Sen. Sue Cline [R]
–from Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
www.bikerrogue.com
Supreme Editor
Bikernet Baggers
Helmets also don’t prevent accidents, but they can cause them. And government officials’ first duty is not to save lives but save our Freedoms. They often miss the point.–Bandit
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Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Savatgy Regains Points Lead in Detroit–
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy and Adam Cianciarulo were main players in one of the wildest races this season, with Savatgy earning his third-straight runner-up finish while Cianciarulo was third.
In addition to grabbing his fourth podium of the season, Savatgy regained the point’s lead and sits nine points ahead of second. Cianciarulo moved to fourth in the standings and is 11 points back of his teammate.
Coming into the evening, Savatgy clocked in the second-fastest lap time in qualifying on the slick and tricky track. He rode through the pack in his heat race to finish second. In the main event, Savatgy got a great start and was in the hunt for the lead, taking over the top spot on Lap 3. He ended up going down but got going again in third, staying with the front pack. Savatgy traded positions with second and third a few times before finishing less than a second behind the winner. Savatgy ended the night claiming the coveted red plate and a nice cushion between him and second place, nine points back.
“The points lead is good, but frustrated for sure because that win was within my grasp,” said Savatgy. “In the main, I put myself in position and had a little gap in the lead and made a mistake. Once I got back into my groove, I caught back up and almost won. So my speed there is encouraging and we’re really happy to leave with the points lead.”
Like Savatgy, Cianciarulo was able to charge the track in practice and come away with third in qualifying. He won his second heat race of the season in impressive fashion. The good gate pick helped him shoot out to the main event holeshot, leading the first few laps before briefly going down. He remounted in fourth and started his race back to the front. Even with a time gap, Cianciarulo charged and passed for the podium spot with two laps to go.
“I feel good with the result after not getting much riding in this week with my knee injury last week,” said Cianciarulo. “I put myself in a good position tonight and coming out of here we are optimistic as we closed the points gap. Couldn’t be more excited to have a shot at the championship and it’s looking like this thing will go down to Vegas.”
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250SX Class Main Event Results
Jordon Smith (KTM)
Joey Savatgy (Kawasaki)
Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
Kyle Cunningham (Suzuki)
Mitchell Harrison (Yamaha)
Christian Craig (Honda)
Gannon Audette (Kawasaki)
Anthony Rodriguez (Yamaha)
Luke Renzland (Yamaha)
250SX Class Points, After 6 of 9 Rounds
Joey Savatgy (Kawasaki), 124
Jordon Smith (KTM), 115
Zach Osborne (Husqvarna), 114
Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 113
Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 86
Christian Craig (Honda), 65
Luke Renzland (Yamaha), 61
Alex Martin (KTM), 60
Anthony Rodriguez (Yamaha), 58
Mitchell Harrison (Yamaha), 52
Hear From The Racers
Joey Savatgy
Adam Cianciarulo
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PETERSEN MUSEUM NEWS– Motorcycle Breakfast Club Cruise-In
Bring your favorite bike and join us Sunday, April 9th for our annual motorcycle cruise-in. Enjoy strolling through rows of Harley-Davidsons, Indians and vintage bikes, along with classic, custom and exotic cars. Complimentary parking, bagels and coffee is provided to all that attend!
*Vintage, custom, & exotic cars also welcome.
Members will have Early Access to the museum from 9am–10am by showing their membership cards. Not a member? Join today!
April 9 , 10am–12pm, 3rd Floor Parking Structure
With all do respect, you failed to mention the trike conversion business that has been very successfully converting thousands of new and used motorcycles to trikes for the past 25 years through dealers across the country. These are not custom made trikes out of your garage.
In fact, companies like Roadsmith trikes (which I admittedly am associated with) have been offering independent rear suspension and many other features and options for riders that want a smoother riding, better handling trike with more options than the Triglide or Freewheeler has offered.
I understand the popularity and ease of purchase of the factory trikes, but those that do their research find that a company specializing in motorcycle trikes and only motorcycle trikes always does it better.
You should have given your readers a better overview of the industry not just a promo for a certain model.
If you’d like a comprehensive overview of the industry I’d be happy to talk with you. Our company has been building trikes for 45 years now.
–Doug Lindholm
doug@roadsmithtrikes.com
White Bear Lake, MN
We are working with Doug on a couple of features covering their vast trike programs and history.–Wrench
LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST NEWS– Las Vegas BikeFest October 5-8, 2017. The rally is back on Fremont East in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.
The feel of old Vegas surrounds the rally grounds where the passion for riding and enthusiasm for the motorcycle industry thrives. Featuring Uncle Kracker as this year’s Headline Entertainment.
Three Motorcycle Giveaways, $5,000 in Shopping Spree Giveaways, Bike Shows, the prestigious Artistry in Iron, Master Builders Championship, Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Contests and of course shop for your favorite motorcycle accessories, parts and swag all in one convenient location.
Go to www.LasVegasBikeFest.com to register NOW.
— Candice Cooley
Phone Number: 702-216-5845
Email Address: info@lasvegasbikefest.com
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BANDIT’S CANTINA ALWAYS OPEN— If you’re a nut about motorcycle fiction, cute girls, antique bikes, wild galleries and more, you might consider becoming a member of Bandit’s Cantina.
Hell, we just posted the 75th chapter of the Cantina series. It’s grizzly, but the girls are amazing.
We are also starting an exclusive charity art project in the Cantina only, mostly because I don’t know what the hell I’m doing. Hang on the first report next week.
Plus, if you sign up for a two-year membership you will receive a signed copy of “Sam Chopper Orwell,” and Bikernet Bling.
–Bandit
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKENET BAD JOKE LIBRARY– A farmer was selling his peaches door to door. He knocked on a door and a shapely 30-something woman dressed in a very sheer negligee answered the door.
He raised his basket to show her the peaches and asked, “Would you like to buy some peaches?” She pulled the top of the negligee to one side and asked, “Are they as firm as this?”
He nodded his head and said, “Yes ma’am,” and a little tear ran from his eye.
Then she pulled the other side of her negligee off asking, “Are they nice and pink like this?”
The farmer said, “Yes,” and another tear came from the other eye.
Then she unbuttoned the bottom of her negligee and asked, “Are they as fuzzy as this?” He again said, “Yes,” and broke down crying.
She asked, “Why on earth are you crying?”
Drying his eyes he replied, “The drought got my corn, the flood got my soy beans, a tornado leveled my barn, … And now I think I’m gonna get screwed out of my peaches.”
–from Sam
ACE CAFÉ In High Gear– Construction of Ace Cafe Rolls Toward Spring 2017 Opening
Central Florida is First North American Outpost of the World’s Most Famous Café– Three-Acre Motor-Centric Dining, Entertainment, and Retail Destination Will Feature Full-Service Restaurant, Bars, Live Music Stages, Retail Stores, Dealership, Gallery and More
Ace Cafe Orlando, the first North American outpost of the celebrated London-based motor-diner, is rolling toward its scheduled spring 2017 opening in Central Florida. Construction workers are in high gear completing the 35,000-square-foot motor-centric dining, entertainment, and retail destination, reinvigorating a key parcel in downtown Orlando and bringing more than 175 new jobs to the local economy. The Ace expects to draw over 400,000 people to downtown annually.
Since 1938, Ace Cafe London has been a mecca for those passionate about cars, bikes and rock ’n roll culture. The original location on London’s North Circular Road began as a simple roadside cafe for truckers, then evolved into a popular destination for rock ‘n roll-loving teens riding motorbikes during the ’50s and ’60s. Today, the Ace has a multi-generational appeal from motorsports enthusiasts from all over the world.
Ace Cafe is located on a three-acre parcel in downtown Orlando at the corner of West Livingston Street and Garland Avenue, now known as “Ace Corner.” The Ace is renovating and refurbishing three 100-year-old buildings – once home to Harry P. Leu’s supply company – preserving the structures’ authenticity and even repurposing its original materials (for example, every table inside the Ace is made from the wood and heavy timbers reclaimed from the barn on property) – while also evoking the essence of the original Ace Cafe London.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Ace Cafe to downtown Orlando,” said Thomas Chatmon, Jr., executive director of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency. “This entirely-new destination’s unique blend of restaurant, bars, retail, live music and event spaces will entice a variety of demographics to downtown. The Ace’s economic impact will be immeasurable.”
Much larger than its London namesake, Ace Cafe Orlando spans two floors and will feature a full-service restaurant, two kitchens, four bars, a coffee bar, a communal counter, a mezzanine that overlooks the main floor dining area and stage, and private and semi-private spaces for groups both large and small.
Rounding out the offerings inside the Ace are Rockers Speed Shop (selling official branded Ace gear and apparel); a BMW motorcycle dealer; Dainese D-Store (Italy’s most famous high-tech riding gear and accessories brand).
World-renowned artists including Michael Lichter, David Uhl, Antonio Merinero and Makoto Endo, as well as local favorites, will be represented.
For more information, visit www.acecafeusa.com, and connect on Facebook and Twitter @AceCafeUSA, Instagram @acecafeorlando_official.
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THE CLIMATE CALAMITY REPORT– You won’t read or see this on CNN or the alphabet networks
Scott Segal, director of the Electric Reliability Coordinating Council, offered the following remarks regarding the pending executive order on energy independence reportedly ready for release by the White House tomorrow. ERCC is a group of power-generating companies working on common sense and balanced energy and environmental policy. Member companies provide power to millions of consumers across the United States:
“Yesterday, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the intention of the White House to release an executive order directed at restoring principal elements of US energy independence.
Among other items, the executive order appears to include a formal statement of intention to rescind or revise regulations that address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from existing power plants under a stayed rule called the Clean Power Plan (CPP).
The order may also address rules targeting new power plants and may make best efforts to restore the proper balance of authorities between the federal government and the states.
The order may also call for reconsideration of the controversial methodology known as the Social Cost of Carbon, and may have the Council on Environmental Quality rescind its guidance document requiring considerations of climate impacts every time the government approves a project.
There are other provisions as well dealing with coal leasing on federal lands, the effect of various previous Presidential actions, and potentially other topics.
As Americans consider this important development, there are several key points to keep in mind.
Some have suggested that reversing the CPP constitutes a historic change in policy. While it is clear that CPP has been the subject of much discussion over the past several years, the fact is that the regulation has been frozen by the US Supreme Court since February 2016 in the first stay of a rule of general applicability ever imposed in the history of the High Court.
This extraordinary legal result was indicative of the widespread belief that opponents of the rule were likely to prove that the rule was illegal. Further, the continued diversification of the power industry with new sources of natural gas and better performance by renewables has continued to diminish the environmental significance of CPP and related rules.
In light of increasing use of natural gas, what is the significance of changing course on CPP? The executive order still plays an important role. Changes in the energy mix today have in large measure been driven by market principles. The energy market has a significant degree of flexibility and pragmatism in making decisions that are cost-effective.
By contrast, CPP would lock in a particular energy mix based on governmental fiat, depriving the system of flexibility, locking in investments, endangering capital projects, and harming energy security. So, there is a big difference indeed between market trends and rule by regulation.
What about the CEQ guidance on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)? President Trump and other leaders have long argued about the strategic and economic importance of renewing our nation’s energy infrastructure. Indeed, the development of shale resources has played a major role in economic recovery and job creation across the country.
Moving oil, gas, and electricity around the nation is of critical significance to advancing economic and security objectives. The uncertainty and delay created by the NEPA guidance and by the use of the Social Cost of Carbon methodology has undermined our energy and infrastructure goals to the detriment of job creation, security, global competitiveness, and the achievement of our geopolitical goals. The executive order appears designed to put us back on the right path.
The executive order has been described as saving coal jobs – is that right? In short, yes. The executive order is focused around reliable and affordable baseload power production, and policies which stress baseload production will continue to have a role for coal. In addition, lifting the moratorium on leasing makes additional projects possible.
The bottom line for Americans to consider: it is possible to have an effective climate change policy based more on market principles than command and control regulations.
It is possible to keep up international dialogue without the straight jacket of regulations that exceed legal authority.
And it is possible to review existing policies in ways that remove impediments to safe, affordable and reliable domestic energy production. While we will review any final executive order, it appears that the executive order under discussion is a strong step in the right direction.”
–FRANK MAISANO
Partner
Ext. 5864
Policy Resolution Group
Greetings from Southern Biker Magazine!– On the April cover, you will find the Leesburg Bike Fest info. Make sure you make plans to visit Leesburg, FL as they host this awesome event downtown.
This issue is packed with information/ads/articles about upcoming motorcycle rallies and events that you won’t want to miss.
As always, we are happy to bring you the best motorcycle related news, event coverage, upcoming events, bike nights and articles covering local, regional and national topics. We look forward to bringing you the best of the motorcycle world to you each month.
Enjoy this issue and please share it with your friends and family!
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–Bandit
THE BAD COPS FILE– Video Proves FBI Uses Local Cops To Profile Bikers.
The Motorcycle Profiling Project (MPP) recently received a video capturing a typical motorcycle profiling stop that occurred in September 2016. One of the victims explained to the MPP that a group of Ft. Worth Gang Task Force officers in four vehicles conducted a stop on four motorcyclists wearing motorcycle club insignia. On video, a Ft. Worth officer admits that he has engaged in a pattern of profiling and stopping individuals based on their associations with motorcycle clubs in order to photograph and gather intelligence.
Although disturbing, motorcycle profiling stops are becoming more common, so this admission is not shocking. What is shocking is the explanation for why a policy of profiling exists in the first place.
On video, in response to one of the bikers commenting that they were good guys, a Ft. Worth officer says,
“Unfortunately, for you all at least, the FBI leaves it upon us to take pictures and make contact with everyone associated with. And even though y’all don’t claim 1%, y’all associate with 1%’ERS. So, we kinda gotta stop y’all every once in a while too, you know what I mean?”
Experts Confirm Federal Profiling Model
Is this officer’s statement true? At best, is this happening just in Ft. Worth? Just in Texas? Or is the FBI encouraging local PD’s everywhere to make contact with all 1%’ERS and associates through profiling stops in order to photograph and document the movements and associations of hundreds of thousands of people?
Dr. Will Dulaney is a biker’s rights activist, veteran with multiple deployments, and Associate Professor of National Security at a major military college. He has written about, testified, and consulted in both state and federal RICO and state gang enhancement cases for well over a decade. Dulaney analyzed the video and concludes that it serves as proof that a federal model of motorcycle profiling exists.
“What the law enforcement officer acknowledges in the video is import because he establishes video-graphic evidence supporting the fact a federally controlled system of motorcycle profiling exists”, says Dulaney.
Dulaney argues, “In over a decade of sifting through discovery evidence and testifying in federal RICO and state gang-enhancement trials across the US a model of law enforcement behavior has emerged.
The model is simple: specific federal agents use various federal, state, and local police “motorcycle gang” task forces to profile members and friends of motorcycle clubs. The profiling ranges from pre-textual traffic stops intended to document identities and update gang crime databases to the systematic deprivation of civil rights; with violations of the 1st, 4th, and 14th Amendments being most prevalent.”
Note: This model is being presented in a peer-reviewed paper to academics and policy makers this June during the annual meeting of the International Journal of Motorcycle Studies at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.
Unconstitutional Profiling Demands Legislative Relief
Being a 1%’ER, or being associated with a 1%’ER, is not illegal nor does it rise to the level of reasonable suspicion justifying a stop under the 4th Amendment. Profiling stops also amount to Selective Enforcement of the law in violation of the 14th Amendment.
Motorcycle club insignia is also protected by the 1st Amendment and wearing colors is considered expressive conduct.
Evidence of such systemic profiling demands legislative relief at both the state and federal level. Being in a motorcycle club, even a 1% club, is not a justification for the wholesale violation of civil liberties represented by a systematic policy of profiling stops and intelligence gathering. Please contact your elected officials and request support for a law addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling.
–Motorcycle Profiling Project.com
THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS OPEN FOR LUNCH– Two elderly women were out for a Sunday drive in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself “I must be losing it, I could have sworn we just went through a red light”.
After a few more minutes they came to another intersection and the light was red again, and again they went right through. This time the woman in the passenger seat was almost sure that the light had been red but was really concerned that she was losing it.
She was getting nervous and decided to pay very close attention to the road and the next intersection to see what was going on. At the next intersection, sure enough, the light was definitely red and they went right through, and she turned to the other woman and said, “Mildred! Did you know we just ran through three red lights in a row? You could have killed us!”
Mildred turned to her and said “Oh, am I driving?”
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STATE NEWS FROM THE MRF – South Dakota
Recently, ABATE of South Dakota had a legislative win – they had been working on SB79 this year. This bill allows for motorcycle license plates to be mounted in any way except upside down. This is after their members wanted a vertical plate option.
Happily, the bill passed in March with the voting in favor – the Senate passed it 34-0 and the House 60-7 with 3 excused. The bill was signed by the Governor and will now allow the mounting of a motorcycle license plate in any position except upside down. The law takes effect July 1st. Great job SD!
MRF NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
The BITB deadline is looming!! The MRF’s 9th Annual Michael ‘Boz’ Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway is set for Tuesday, May 23, 2017. This signature event provides a forum to meet personally with your fellow riders, Senators, Congressmen and their staff and tell them directly what issues we care about. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity.
Keep in mind that you must register to attend this event! Contact mrfoffice@mrf.org or register directly at http://mrf.org/events/ or call 202-546-0983. Though there is not a cost to attend, you will be expected to make appointments with your lawmakers, attend the prep session and report back on your meetings. Please register by May 1 to ensure space for you or your group.
I hope to see you there!
RIDE FREE-
Megan Ekstrom
Vice-President of Government Affairs & Public Relations
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation
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DON MCLEAN’S “AMERICAN PIE” ADDED TO NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS– Tune-In to “CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley” at 6:30pm EDT to Watch Don Discuss the Honor
The Library of Congress added Don McLean’s monumental 1971 hit “American Pie” to their National Recording Registry of 2016. “American Pie” joins Judy Garland’s “Over The Rainbow,” N.W.A.’s seminal album, Straight Outta Compton and the Eagles’ 1976 Their Greatest Hits as aural treasures worthy of preservation as part of America’s patrimony.
“I have been proud to be an American artist who has represented his country around the world for almost 50 years,” states McLean. “I hope I did a good job because I was always aware of the country I came from. America has a vast musical heritage which is diverse and profound. With few exceptions American music is the whole of popular music. We have done it all. Written the greatest songs and produced the greatest artists. I am so proud to be a part of this creative effort.”
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today named these recordings and 20 other titles to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress because of their cultural, artistic and historical importance to American society and the nation’s audio heritage.
“This year’s exciting list gives us a full range of sound experiences,” said Hayden. “These sounds of the past enrich our understanding of the nation’s cultural history and our history in general.”
Under the terms of the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000, the Librarian, with advice from the Library’s National Recording Preservation Board (NRPB), is tasked with annually selecting 25 titles that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” and are at least 10 years old. More information on the National Recording Registry can be found at www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/about-this-program/.
The recordings selected for the 2016 registry bring the total number of titles on the registry to 475, a small part of the Library’s vast recorded-sound collection of nearly 3 million items.
The Library is currently accepting nominations for the next registry at www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/recording-registry/nominate/.
The Packard Campus is a state-of-the-art facility where the nation’s library acquires, preserves and provides access to the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of films, television programs, radio broadcasts and sound recordings (www.loc.gov/avconservation/). It is home to more than 7 million collection items.
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UNCLE MONKEY’S EARLY RIDING SEASON WARNINGS– Early season riding has its own sets of hurdles and obstacles. Winter usually brings a heavy build up of sand and salt along the sides of the roads and intersections.
Hard surfaces quickly give way to slickness of loose sand and mud. There are always the well-shaded edges that hold tight to the blocks of snow and ice that the sun can’t seem to get a good angle at. Slow melting with trickling runoff collecting in pools and feeding to the mud. Back alleys full of soft mud are waiting to engulf a front tire and bury it well up into the fender.
Besides the road hazards there are the other drivers on the road. Spring holds a new learning curve for them as they have to relearn to share the road with us, with bicyclists, with pedestrians.
They bitch; they honk their horns unhappy to give up their road monopoly of the winter months. Some are jerks purposely swerving into large puddle to soak the unsuspecting. Some just can’t stand that we enjoy our freedom to ride.
Spring is a time for us to relearn to ride. Winter gets us off balance. We weeble and wooble our way down the street until instinct comes flooding back. We concentrate on the pothole riddled roads, make mental maps of which roads are clear, which ones to avoid, and which ones should be clear by now. We watch for the sand, watch for the other drivers. It’s a lot to look out for.
Soon spring will make way for flowers and warm breezes, a start of another riding season. Another year for Sturgis and poker runs, late night rides and dive bar beers. It’s the time we’ve been waiting for all fuckin’ winter!
–bad Uncle Monkey
WATCH OUT FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE SPEED CAMERA BILL– Update on CA AB342 (Speed Cams) and Please Support AB1094 Today!
Thank you for all your emails and phone calls this past week to oppose AB 342 (speed cameras in CA). Jay Beeber of Safe Streets L.A. told NMA yesterday that the bill has been tabled by the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee for now, but there is still a possibility that it can come back in April. Keep the pressure on! Beeber mentioned that phone calls and faxes get the most attention.
Call and write your elected Assembly representatives TODAY!
Another bill that has the potential to be voted on a consent agenda this week in the Assembly is AB1094. Safer Streets L.A., an organization dedicated to the adoption of scientifically sound and sensible transportation and traffic laws, strongly supports the passage of AB 1094. So does the National Motorists Association.
AB 1094 clarifies that violations of the traffic control signal at freeway on-ramp meters is properly cited under CVC 21455. By providing more specificity as to the requirement to heed the controls imposed at freeway on-ramp meters and how this violation should be cited under the vehicle code. AB 1094 helps both law enforcement and the general public better understand their obligations and responsibilities with respect to this violation.
This should help avoid unneeded confusion and provide savings in both time and resources. NMA and Safer Streets L.A. supports measures such as AB 1094 which provide greater clarity within the vehicle code.
You can send your letters to Nathan.Skadsen@asm.ca.gov who is the staff member for the bill’s author, Assemblymember Steven S. Choi. Or contact by mail or by phone: Capitol Office, Room 2016, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0068; (916) 319-2068
Copies should also be cc’d to the Transportation Committee analyst Victoria.Alvarez@asm.ca.gov.
Thank you for your support!
FROM THE BIKERNET TRIKES COMMAND POST–
You will never run out of new roads and new adventures in USA. Check out our comprehensive top ten trike tour route for planning your getaway. Make sure you send us a picture postcard when you get there.
http://trikes.bikernet.com/pages/Trike_Touring_Guide_to_America.aspx
We got a heads up from Doug Lindholm at Road Smith Trikes who have been in the business of making custom Trikes out of motorcycles for over 45 years now. We want to highlight their Custom Culture USP, their expertise, and unique solutions. It is like a masterpiece painting. No one else owns a copy of it. You have it as unique as your personality and style. We dropped him a line and hope to hear more from their Trike experience and wisdom through a feature length article.
Look forward in April 2017 for epic Trike News Feature on Polaris Slingshot and the Luxury Toy called Campagna T-Rex. With its BMW engine, Campagna’s biggest export market has been the middle-east. Is it a recreation vehicle? Is it a sports vehicle? Will they be an alternative buying choice for bikers?
Rider Magazine’s Jenny Smith became the first female rider to successfully complete the course from LA Barstaw to Vegas solo on a sidecar. This was accomplished on 33rd annual LA-Barstow-Vegas ride, an AMA-sanctioned event organized by the AMA’s District 37. The aim is to enable riders’ access to public land with its roots in the Southern California desert-racing scene of the 1960s.
The New 2017 models of Ural are available for purchase throughout USA and Canada. Save $1000 on 2016 Urals, instantly. Hurry! Offer ends April 15th! Photo by courtesy of Ural website and Rider Magazine.
We also have a complete new lineup of vehicles enabling people in unique circumstances. Time also to update our catalog of Trikes for disabled and those in wheelchairs. “What is a Nippi? What is Trippi?” Well it’s a three wheeled petrol-driven vehicle which is designed in UK to give people in wheelchairs a level of independence and mobility that they cannot currently get from any other disability scooters or trikes.
Paralyzed Veterans of America are hitting the road again thanks to LifeTrike brand of Trikes which have also tie-ins with MED and Shriners. LifeTrike is a Patented MADE IN AMERICA, purpose-built motorized vehicle designed to allow wheel chair users the option to travel safely and comfortably on city streets. The LifeTrike offers the operator more independence & freedom at an affordable price like never before.
The LifeTrike is a consumer-inspired and customer-driven innovation designed to transport the wheelchair or power chair user beyond their current geographic limits. With a travel range of 150 miles or more on a fill up, at speeds up to 30mph, the LifeTrike offers a safe, secure, & comfortable driving experience for those with limited mobility.
See our Archive on disability riding:
http://trikes.bikernet.com/pages/trikes_for_disabled_riders.aspx
Resident hippie discovered the cure for obesity while stroking his beer and smoking pot.
“All these medical tests, checkups, fitness programs, diet changes, sugar count, calorie count, ketosis count, pills, oils, organic stuff. And then I realized the simple solution to my problem. All I had to do was buy bigger pants.” – Raymond Hamilton.
Ride On!
Your SuperSan BIKERNET TRIKES Editor Ujjwal Dey www.BikernetTrikes.com
Wayfarer@bikernet.com
THE BIKERNET STAFF KEEPS THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN— That’s where all the good weed is found.
Wanting to find out if both his wife and his mistress were being faithful to him, Gary decided to send them on the same cruise and question each one later about the other’s behavior. When his wife returned, he asked her about people on the trip, casually inquiring about the passenger who was his mistress when she mentioned the woman.
” Oh, that woman slept with nearly every man on the ship!” his wife reported. Unhappy with this information, Gary planned a rendezvous with his cheating mistress and decided to question her about the trip before confronting her with what he knew.
Once again, he carefully inquired about the woman who was his wife after ascertaining that they had met.
“She was a real lady,” his mistress said. Gary’s spirits picked up. “Why do you say that?” he asked.
“She came on board with her husband and never left his side
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
Rebuilding The S&S Shorty Series Carbs
I cleaned my carb two years ago [fungus from sitting around all winter] and put the diaphragm in backwards. It ran anyway, but was a bitch to start. The squirt wasn’t a whole jigger and it’s kick or nuthin’.
I got my learning curve up to speed
with this page and just fixed the SOB…. Shovelhead or bust
–Gil Mansell
Liberty hill, TX
LEPERA SEAT OF THE WEEK— Bare Bones for Dynas ’06-’17.
For years the code was minimalist and low. The Bare Bones was a brother’s or sister’s first move in that direction, a low-as-you-can-go solo seat. It was a serious start at building a low and sleek custom Dyna.
Overview
Give your Dyna that extreme, slammed look with the lowest, most narrow production seat in existence.
Diamond Stitch seating area.
Matching pillion available – LK001P
Specs
Driver Seating:
9.75″ Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A
MSRP:
$224.00
Options:
Biker Gel: MSRP + $ 87.00
Leather Seating: MSRP + $ 88.00
Full Leather: MSRP + $149.00
Part Number:
LK-001 [’06-’17] Dyna
BIG EASY’S JOURNEY: FROM HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVOR TO HARLEM GLOBETROTTER–
The Red Cross has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner to provide help and hope in the face of disasters. Watch this video of Big Easy a Hurricane Katrina survivor turned Harlem Globetrotter about why the Red Cross mission means so much to him.
My brother was a character from birth. Our dad didn’t know which side of a hammer you used to hit a nail but Bob could do most anything. Love the article and love Bob. He always keeps me surprised and impressed.
— Libby Clift Ramirez
Atlanta, GA
DID YOU SEE THIS FROM REVIVAL–
Often ideas percolate in our heads or on the drawing board for years and years and never actually come to fruition and then there are other times that the idea seems to come to life before we consider their real form. This one has us excited about this build debut at The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show.
WEEKLY GUN NUT REPORT– California: One Gun a Month Bill Pulled from Senate Public Safety Hearing
Tuesday, March 28, anti-gun SB 497, was scheduled to be heard in the Senate Public Safety Committee. At the last minute, the bill was pulled from today’s agenda. Thank you to all who contacted the committee urging them to OPPOSE to SB 497. Even though this bill was not heard today it could still appear on a future agenda.
SB 497 sponsored by Senator Anthony Portantino (D-25) would expand the existing one handgun a month law to include ALL guns. Governor Brown vetoed similar legislation in 2016. Governor Brown states in his 2016 veto message, “Given California’s stringent laws restricting gun ownership, I do not believe this additional restriction is needed.”
It is obvious this legislation is another attempt to place more costs and barriers to those exercising their rights and does nothing to address the criminal misuse of firearms or firearm trafficking. Criminals who generally acquire their firearms through illicit means will continue to ignore California’s stringent laws including limitations on the number of firearms that can be acquired within a 30 day time period.
Continue to check your email and www.NRAILA.org for update on firearm- and hunting-related issues in the Golden State.
Bikernet Road Stories: THE ADVENTURES OF A BROKEN SHIFTING FORK – Pt 1
Wow, had me mesmerized. Where is the ending? Damnit man, finish the story!
— Rex Flores
Benton , AR
NEW FROM GENUINE MOTORWORKS — Grifter Gloves
These stylish and functional motorcycle gloves are a must for that necessary upgrade to your riding gear.
“I actually stumbled into a pair of Grifter gauntlet gloves in Cincinnati during the winter. I snatched them up pronto. Amazing look and the leather is as soft as… They are well worth checking out. As soon as I returned home the Redhead demanded a pair.”–Bandit
MADE IN THE USA!
INCREDIBLE— Everyday is amazing here at the Bikernet Headquarters. We are working with Merch Performance on a Shovelhead saving tech. I need to start a short series on Hugh Kings Biker Build-off Chopper story.
Maybe, over the weekend, I’ll start the Cantina 1916 Excelsior Moto Cycle sculpture techs. And Markus turned us onto the next Girl of Bikernet for the Cantina.
Plus, a Paughco package is due to arrive any day with vintage parts for Dr. Hamster’s Panhead and my Shovelhead turned chopper.
And we are working with Zipper’s, Brass Balls Bobbers, Harley-Davidson, MetalSport and Aeromach on my Grandson’s wrecked Dyna. Dr. John, in Anaheim did a helluva job on straightening the frame.
Several stories mentioned above are flying at Bikernet Trikes and we have new features and techs heading to Bikernet Baggers. And the goddamn Bikernet Blog shares new daily. When I mention non-stop, we’re not messing around.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
