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I wish I knew what I was doing today. I’m going to have a meeting with the California Motorcycle Dealers Association boss about my letter to the California Air Resources Board and what the hell we can do for motorcycling. I’ll publish the report on Bikernet next week. It will blow your mind.
I’m trying to figure out June with Father’s day, Born Free, Hot Rod swap meets (I’m searching for the perfect truck), the Loser Machine garage sale, and a trip to Deadwood to look at an old house.
We are working with Hal Robinson’s ex on an exclusive line of T-Shirts and limited edition prints of his line drawings. He worked for Easyriders back in the early days and was an amazing artist. You’ll see.
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Watch for the Bikernet Book Reviewer’s official review in the near future.–Bandit
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THE OCC GUYS IN TROUBLE AGAIN–Just to clear the Air. There are a few events at OCC. I am not doing the events I have done there three times a year for the last three years because they haven’t paid me the approximately $4,000.00 they owe me. So much for supporting and respecting Veterans like they claim to do I guess until they owe them money.
The events they produce are with cars and motorcycles have NOTHING to do with our Border Wars Events. Our Border Wars events are now being held at Stormville Airport June 9th and September 28th and as usual the Proceeds will benefit our veterans.
Mr Tuttle knows I am a Marine Corps Veteran and our event raised money for veterans who are part of our show. So much for OCC Respect For Our Veterans!!!
I hate Hypocrites, cheats and liars. See you at our Border Wars Events at Our New Location Stormville NY. Hope To See You There or June 9th and September 29th and as usual the Proceeds will benefit Our Veterans.
–Don Clady
Owner-Operator at Connecticut Cruise News
Former 5811 Military Police at Marine Corps Recruiting
SPEED TRAP AT CROSSROADS–
Parkers Crossroads is a quiet little Tennessee hamlet (pop. 330) adjacent to Interstate 40, located about midway between Memphis and Nashville. Blink for an instant and you might miss Exit 108, the only direct access to Parkers Crossroads from the interstate, as you motor by.
Not too many have had to worry about that, though, because the PC police-and by that we don’t mean“politically correct” police-have stopped more than their share of passersby for alleged speeding infractions. Parkers Crossroads has gained a notorious reputation on our Speedtrap.org website; drivers have voted at a rate of more than 125:1 that it is indeed a speed trap.
An I-40 traveler recently fought back after being ticketed and, as a thank you to the NMA and as a service to his fellow drivers, he posted on Speedtrap a do-it-yourself legal antidote for the Parkers Crossroads sting. This type of valuable shared information for motorists is exactly why the NMA developed The National Speed Trap Exchange and its cousin site, The Roadblock Registry, as free online forums for the driving community.
Here is the helpful advocate’s Parkers Crossroads post, edited for clarity. The NMA makes no guarantees that adherence to these instructions will result in the dismissal of a citation.
Any citations issued by Parkers Crossroads on I-40 lack legal standing and should therefore be dismissed at no cost to the accused. That is in fact what was determined by the City Judge after I submitted the documents described below. The Judge was very reasonable. He recognized the legal issue presented, and not only dismissed my citation, but asserted he would make sure Parkers Crossroads law enforcement was made aware that they should not be making traffic stops on I-40.
If the judge follows through, perhaps this will no longer be a concern for anyone, but if it weren’t for this website (Speedtrap.org), I might never have gone looking and learned all of this. So, I wanted to share what I learned as a thank you and as a help to others if needed.
Near exit 108 of I-40, officers park along this short stretch of low hills where they can hide, particularly well at night. A bridge around Mile 110 seems to be a favorite. If you are pulled over driving on the interstate and written a citation by Parkers Crossroads police, rather than by a State Trooper or perhaps even a Henderson County Sheriff’s Officer, you have grounds for dismissal. This small municipality is not authorized to enforce the Rules of the Road on Interstate 40.
If you find yourself in this position, consider sending the following to the P.O. Box provided on the citation along with the materials described:
–NMA
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing with regard to Citation No. ____issued on Interstate 40 by the municipality of Parkers Crossroads. Included with this letter are documents from the State of Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security showing that Parkers Crossroads has not been authorized to enforce the Rules of the Road on Interstate 40. I am requesting that the citation in question be dismissed.
[Name]
[Contact Information]
Documentation of relevant Tennessee law:
Tennessee House Bill 1863 (pdf)
Passed April 21, 2014, amends Tennessee Code Anotated Title 55:
As enacted, revises provisions governing the enforcement of certain traffic offenses on interstate highways by municipalities; removes the authority for certain municipalities to so enforce the rules of the road.
Amendment No. 1 to HB 1863 (pdf)
This amendment adds the following language to the appropriate section of Title 55:
No municipality having a population of ten thousand (10,000) or less, according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and with at least two (2) entrance ramps to and at least two (2) exit ramps from an interstate highway shall be authorized to enforce chapter 8 of this title and §§ 55-10-101 – 55-10-310 when the contiguous stretch of the interstate highway between such entrance and exit ramps does not lie solely within the territorial limits of the municipality.
Call the Tennessee Department of Safety Commissioner (615) 251-5166 and request a copy of any documents regarding the Interstate Authority Agreement for Parkers Crossroads, TN. You will be directed to send this request via email along with a copy of your drivers license, and if you do so, you should receive a document that concludes with the statement “This office has no responsive documents with regard to your request” meaning that no authorization to enforce the Rules of the Road on any stretch of the interstate has been granted to the municipality in question.
Review the municipal requirement in the provided documents, and if you get a citation anywhere else in Tennessee where there could be a question of authority to police the interstate, request their Interstate Authority Agreement from the Department of Safety and you might find similar grounds for dismissal.
Good Luck & Safe and Happy Travels Everyone
LE PERA SEAT OF THE WEEK—DAYTONA SPORT FOR DYNAS ’06-‘16
This is the classic we used on FXRs for decades and works just as well on a Dyna to give the rider a solid position, maintain good bike lines and enough pad for a passenger.
Overview
Cafe racer styling, perfect for all day cruising.
Basket Weave seating area.
Specs
Driver Seating:
11″ Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A
MSRP:
$347.00
Part Number:
LK-512 [’06-’17] Dyna
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE & REGULATORY UPDATES – What is “Safe Enough” for Automated Vehicles
A few things on this subject…this week I sat in a briefing concerning automated vehicles and motorcycles. One of the points that was hit home by several of the panelists was preliminary data showing that autonomous vehicles testing was proving to be significantly safer than human drivers.
Some fast facts for you: since Google has been testing its self-driving car since 2009, there have been 19 crashes. And the majority of those were incidents in which the Google car was rear-ended…and in most states that’s the fault of the (human) driver behind. One more fun fact? Those 19 crashes are out of 5 million miles driven. I have to say, that’s a pretty good track record.
But let’s set that aside for a moment – what about cars already on the road with some elements of this technology (things like automatic emergency braking, lane assist, etc.) THAT’s the area we need more information on. And Virginia Tech is working on it…
The school is finishing work on a study of 120 drivers who were given level 2 automated vehicles for a month to drive around the Washington area as part of a contract with NHTSA. Researchers are particularly interested in seeing if people misused the automated features, disused them because they were skeptical or started to do secondary, distracting tasks. Virginia Tech is expected to submit its findings to NHTSA by July 30. We’ll let you know what comes out of it.
MRF NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – A Kick ASS Bikers Inside the Beltway & MAC NOTICE!
MAC Stuff first – Last week the 2nd MAC meeting (that’s the Motorcyclist Advisory Council) was announced. It has been set for Thursday June 7 from 9am to 1pm. EST. The last one was in December and in-person. This one is online, making it easier for those who are interested to listen in from their home, office, garage, bar, whatever.
The catch is that you MUST register to do this and you must do so by TOMORROW, Saturday May 26. (okay but seriously, if you are going to participate, please don’t call in from the bar.) If you don’t register by tomorrow, the Federal Highway Administration is under no obligation to provide you with log in credentials to attend.
Here is how to do it – send an email to MAC-FHWA@dot.gov and let them know you are interested in listening in to the MAC Meeting scheduled for June 7. They will send you a set of instructions on how to create an account to register. Let me know if you have questions….
It’s been radio silence from me for the past few weeks – Congress had a mini-recess and then I was eyeballs deep in Bikers Inside the Beltway prep. But on that note, we had an epic BITB this year. We counted over 160 participants at one point, had 30+ states represented, directly met with HUNDREDS of lawmakers and their staff, and welcomed almost 40 Bikers Inside the Beltway virgins; many of which were there to represent their MC and give personal accounts of profiling instances.
I haven’t heard a bad word yet about the event from our folks or those outside our organization. On the contrary, I’ve received dozens of emails and phone calls from staffers wanting more information or letting me know they ride or their boss rides, we’ve added five co-sponsors to the profiling resolutions (and are still counting), rallied more support on the RPM Act and (see item 1) got an ethanol bill that focuses on consumers up for consideration.
I would say that’s a pretty solid track record. For those who came, I didn’t say it enough – thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I know in many cases, you spent your own money, took your own vacation days, braved a truly torrential downpour to get in and out of D.C. and gave those 2 days the energy, passion and momentum that will resonate in this town for months to come. I appreciate it. Tiffany appreciates it. And your MRF Board of Directors appreciates it.
A personal story if you will indulge me…many of you know I am active with a group in D.C. called Women in Government Relations. I chair one of their task forces and provide (voluntary) leadership to this group of women lobbyists. Last night we had our Spring Reception, and I was talking to a group of people and when I mentioned our BITB event from last week, one woman (the lobbyist for Amazon!) said, “Those are YOUR guys?!?! I LOVE THOSE GUYS!” Yep. Those are my guys (and girls!)
RIDE FREE-
–Megan Ekstrom
Vice-President of Government Affairs & Public Relations
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation
Join the MRF. They are working everyday for your rights to ride.–Bandit
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIPLE VENT SYSTEM JACKETS– Keep Rolling this Summer with Maximum Comfort & Rebellious Style
If a rider buys one jacket this summer, make sure it is the one with the most advanced air management system in the market. The Harley-Davidson Triple Vent System line of jackets are available in both men’s and women’s leather and textile options and will handle almost anything Mother Nature throws at them.
H-D patented, designed and wind tunnel tested to provide best in class venting on all Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the Triple Vent System gives customized comfort no matter the temperature. The Triple Vent System keeps riders and passengers cool by maximizing airflow with dozens of ways to adjust the cooling upward air current from front to back.
Featuring three strategically placed vents on each side of the body with stay-open snap tabs that enable extra-wide vent openings, Triple Vent System jackets dial in the perfect amount of airflow. The jacket’s Triple Vent System includes three zippered vertical vents that allow customizable airflow that’s unaffected by backrests, fairings or passengers. Venting extends to the armpits to maximize airflow at speed and allows the jacket to breathe even when idling.
Visit a local dealer to try on the new Men’s H-D Triple Vent System Wick Twister Leather Jacket (P/N 98023-18VM, $495). Featuring mid-weight buffalo leather and a polyester mesh lining, the hip release zippers and action back elevate comfort of this jacket to a new level. Be sure to check out the body armor pockets at elbows and shoulders, and power-stretch action in the lightly padded back, waist and shoulders. Piping is 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material.
Or if rain showers are imminent, weather the storm with the Women’s Worden or Men’s Rutland Triple Vent System Riding Jackets (Women’s 98165-18VW, $295, Men’s P/N 98160-18VM, $335 ).
Both offer optimal cooling for when the skies do clear and the temperatures heat up again. These textile jackets are fully loaded with all the patented functional features of the TVS line to keep the journeys long and enjoyable.
Made from waterproof 100 percent polyester with body armor pockets at the elbows, shoulders and back to hold the optional accessory for impact protection, while 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material delivers enhanced visibility in low light conditions.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW TRAILBLAZERS BOARD MEMBERS
We welcome Larry Huffman, Steve Storz, Norm Bigelow and Mary Morley to the Trailblazers Board. You have seen them hard at work at the banquet, but next year they will be wearing gold jackets. Our Board is limited to 15 members. Due to the passing of Skip Van Leeuwen, and Tom White, and the retirement of Paul Collins and Bryon Farnsworth, four seats were open. Several people have been attending the meetings in an advisory capacity and all would make excellent additions. We hope those that were not chosen at this time will stay on as advisers. We value their opinions and appreciate their work.
NORM AND LUCY RETIRE – SORT OF
Trailblazers and AMA Hall of Famer, Norm McDonald and his wife, Lucy, have sold their K&N dealership in Tulsa Oklahoma after 61 years. 60 years as a Yamaha dealer. They said they had a great time and made friends all over the world. Of course they did, because they are two very nice people with a great family. They will still run their motorcycle training and safety school. More than 10,000 riders have learned under their tutelage since 1995. They will also put on the Oklahoma Gold Rush Grand Prix which takes place in late fall. Congrats on your retirement and continue enjoying many years with friends and family.
JEFF FOX R.I.P
Jeff Fox, born in 1956, was the former president of LeMans Corporation of Janesville, Wisconsin. He grew up in the family business, Parts Unlimited distributing company, started by his father, Fred, which later, under the LeMans Corporation umbrella came to include Drag Specialties, Thor MX, Moose Racing, Icon and other leading motorcycle and powersports brands.
He passed way Wednesday while enjoying a Brewers baseball game in Milwaukee with his family and associates. Jeff retired in 2007. After retiring he created a business of self storage facilities. He is survived by his wife, Charise, son Justin and daughter Jamie. Condolences to his family and friends.
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 31 at 2pm at Schneider’s Funeral Home at 1800 E. Racine St., Janesville, WI 53545
SOCAL VINTAGE MX CLASSIC 9
A great Vintage motocross event is coming to Glen Helen on June 16th . Promoted by Scott Burnworth, it has been the biggest vintage MX race on the west coast every year. Classes for all bikes and riders, from vintage to modern, on a safe vet-vintage friendly track.
Larry “Supermouth” Huffman will be the special guest announcer, teamed up with Rick Lake to call the action. It promises to be a fun filled day of racing along with a Vintage Bike Show, MX Legends, Awards and BBQ party afterward. Pre enter to win some great prizes.
More info on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events’316025035577443/
Pre-Entry forms: http://www.burnerdesignusa.com
STEVE MCQUEEN CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW JUNE 2ND
BENEFITS BOYS REPUBLIC
This event was started by Chad McQueen, Steve’s son, and is now run by Friends of Steve McQueen. It is a wonderful event on a beautiful sight. I recommend it. Proceeds support Boys Republic, a school dedicated to helping troubled teens.
The theme this year is Bullitt, on the 50th anniversary of the classic film. Registration is open. On June 2nd the gates will open to participants at 6am and to the general public at 8am. Awards at 1:30. There will be a pre-show dinner and program on Friday, June 1. Don’t miss the tours of the school. Catch a ride from 9am to 3pm. Contact them if you have prize donations.
Take Hwy 71 to Chino Hills, Get off at Grand Ave and go west. Turn left on Boys Republic Drive. (909) 628 1217
AMA & AMERICAN HONDA PAY TRIBUTE TO NICKY HAYDEN WITH CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES
American Honda has donated a 2018 Honda CBR1000RR and a 2018 Honda XR650L that will be customized to celebrate the life and career of Nicky Hayden. The CBR will be decked out in a full Honda livery and the XR will be modified in a street-tracker motif by Tony Prust of Analog Cycles in Chicago.
The bikes will be displayed at the AMA Legends & Champions Weekend in Columbus, Ohio, on December 7. They will be on display at select events and at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Ultimately they will be auctioned to raise support for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation.
Nicky passed away on May 22, 2017, after he was hit by a car while training on his road bicycle in Italy.
ANOTHER TRIBUTE TO NICKY HAYDEN
A sculpture honoring Nicky Hayden will be unveiled on Friday, June 8th at 5:00 pm ET. It will be on the front lawn of the Owensboro Convention Center in Owensboro, Kentucky.
3RD ANNUAL TCM “SUMMER BRITISH COASTAL RIDE”
Sunday,, June 24th the ride starts at 10:am at Triumph Classic Motorcycles. Arrive at 9am for Coffee & Donuts. The ride travels from TCM up through Palos Verdes and along the Beautiful PCH coastline.
All motorcycles welcome. (714) 556 0170 1281 Logan Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 www.triclassic.com
OLD SCHOOL TT SCRAMBLES ROUND 3 ON SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH
Pre-Register early and safe. You will get $5.00 off an event T-Shirt, $10.00 off on each class entered and let us know which VMX Club you race with and you will receive another $5.00 Discount.
Pre Entries now open. www.oldschoolscramblesracing.com info@oldschoolscramblesracing.com
At the TT Scramble Pavilion at Glen Helen Raceway. Practice days will precede race days and be posted.
VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
If all that is stopping you from participating in the vintage races is a bike, you are in luck. TMC Co has a nice selection AND they will provide fuel, track side support, pit area, photos, personalized bike number, riding jersey, lunch and drinks.
OR you can just rent the bike. Give them a call at (760) 403 3634. Ask about group deals for birthdays, a track day with friends and desert guided tours.
4TH ANNUAL AJ HERRERA MEMORIAL UPDATE
To be held Saturday, July 21 at Ventura Raceway. There will be Flat Track, Speedway and Extreme Side Cars. This year they will be adding the Rod Lake 125 Vintage Class. The purse is currently at $11,000.00 and they are still looking for more sponsors for a bigger purse and money for the Speedway Pros.
They will also Pass the Helmet to donate to High Hopes Head Injury Program in honor of Tom White and AJ Herrera.
For sponsorship, or race information email gailwaller27@gmail.com or (805) 698 1490. Contact Vickie Green for Raffle Donations (805) 315 5703
To sign up go to www.venturaraceway.com
TRAVIS PASTRANA / EVEL KNIEVEL
Travis Pastrana is recreating three of Evel’s jumps, all on the same night in Las Vegas. He will attempt to jump over 52 stacked crushed cars, 16 buses and the Caesar’s Palace Fountain.
He will be riding a FTR750 Indian motorcycle. Watch it live on the History Channel July 8th, 8pm ET/5pm PT. Travis is a professional motorsports and stunt performer. He has won championships and/or earned gold medals in the X Games, SuperCross, Motocross, Free Style MX and Rally Racing. He has also appeared in movies and on TV. Travis has packed al lot into his 34 year.
THE ROOKIE CLASS OF 79 & FRIENDS NAMED OFFICIAL CHARITY OF AFT
The Rookie Class of 79 & Friends was formed in 2009 to lend a helping hand to injured Flat Track racers and their families. It was founded by Scott Parker, Wayne Rainey, Ronnie Jones, Charlie Roberts, Tommy Duma, Jackie Mitchell, Lance Jones and Johnny Wincewicz, all rookies in 1979.
You will see Charlie and the team at all the AFT races this year. Help is available for all AFT twins and single competitors. Since its beginning, not a single rider, who has asked for help, has been turned down. Over 100, so far.
They will be asking for your support at each AFT race this year. On July 7 at the Short Track in Weedsport N.Y and on September 1st at the Springfield Short Track, included in the program will be the “Astro Invitational support races. It will feature legendary racers riding the mid-70s Bultaco Astro production flat track motorcycles.
For information or to contribute: www.amaft79.com or check out the store at: www.amaft79.com/store
WHAT’S IN CYCLE NEWS
Larry Lawrence’s Archives is titled “The 2018 SuperCross Season” in issue 19 and “Bill Metzger’s Surprise Superbike podium” in 1996 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Issue 20.
Did you know that you can gain access to all 2000 plus issues of Cycle News? You can sign up for each decade individually with a full year of digital access for $4.99 www.CycleNews.com/Archives.
Access to current issues is FREE. www.cyclenews.com
50 YEARS AGO
Don Vesco on the cover. He was a class winner and overall runner-up at Orange County International Raceway’s AFM road racing meet. Bart Markel on the cover after winning the Virginia 13-Mile National in Richmond. J.N. Roberts was 500cc winner at Carlsbad MX. Gary Conrad won the 250cc class. Larry Bergquist won the Simi Valley Hare Scrambles in California City. Brad Lackey won the 200cc Novice in Richmond, California.
40 YEARS AGO
Alex Jorgensen on cover after winning Ascot Half Mile and Skip Aksland went into the Camel Pro Series points lead. Bob Hannah won the AMA Toyota Supercross in Pittsburgh. Kenny Roberts won Austrian 500cc GP. Scottish Six Days, with Debbie Evans on cover. Supercross in New Orleans, where Bob Hannah took his sixth straight SX win, 22nd of racing season. Kenny Roberts won the Nogaro 500cc GP.
30 YEARS AGO
Road Atlanta on cover with Bubba Shobert and Doug Polen on front page. Eight time GNC winner, Ted Boody died after crashing at the Ascot Half Mile. Eddie Lawson won the 500cc GP at Jerez. Interview with Wes Cooley. Rick Johnson won his 2nd AMA Supercross Championship. Todd DeHoop won the 125cc class. Bubba Shobert won the AMA Superbike/Camel Pro Series at Road Atlanta.
Tallon Vohland won the Mickey Thompson Off-Road Championship Gran Prix Ultracross at the Rose Bowl. Larry Roeseler won Virginia City GP for 4th time.
RACE RESULTS, STORIES AND PHOTOS ON TODAY’S CYCLE COVERAGE
Here are a couple of the latest event reports from www.todayscyclecoverage.com
Sacramento Mile http://ww.todayscyclecoverage.com/wordpress/2018/05/24/mees-scores-his-first-sac-mile-victory/
Jack Milne Cup at CMS http://www.todayscyclecoverage.com/wordpress/2018/05/22/novratil-wins-milne-cup-at-costa-mesa-speedway/
Fast Fridays-Auburn http://www.todayscyclecoverage.com/wordpress/2018/05/23/janniro-doubles-up-at-fast-fridays-2/
E15 FUEL
E15 fuel is harmful, some say dangerous, to motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. The 15% ethanol can damage fuel systems and engine components. It could also void manufacturer’s warranties. There is a bill before congress, “The consumer protection and fuel transparency act”, that will require proper labeling of E15 fuel & a consumer education campaign. Contact your representative. Contact the AMA for more information.
WHAT’S ON MAV TV MOTORSPORTS NETWORK
FIM Sidecar Cross Championship Series started 5/9/18. The 2018 ATV Pro Motocross Series each Saturday at 9:30am ET and it will re-air at 12:30pm ET. www.mavtv.com Listings are Eastern Time.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON & UNION WORKERS DISAGREE OVER THAILAND PLANT
The union workers claim that the Kansas City plant was closed and their jobs are being shipped to Thailand. Harley said the closure and new plant are unrelated. 800 jobs were lost in Kansas City, but the Pennsylvania plant is creating 400 jobs.
BSA OWNERS CLUB
BSAOC FRAZIER PARK RIDE, Sunday,
May 27th is the BSAOC Frazier Park Ride. Enjoy a scenic ride over the mountains, down thru the farm areas and back thru some wonderful sweepers on Cerro Noroeste Road.
Lunch stop is Harrington Farms for a hearty BBQ for $15.00. Meet a 9 am at the Flying J Service Station Parking lot, SW corner of Frazier Park Mountain Park Road & Peace Valley Road, Just west of I-5 Freeway.
Ride at 10am (951) 440 3521 or (661) 742 5539
BRITISH BIKE NIGHT AT INDUSTRY SPEEDWAY
On Wednesday, June 20th, the BSA Club is supporting this event with a Brit-Bike line-up and awards for different categories. Please load up you bike or ride in to show it off. Display bike must arrive between 5:00 – 5:30and Racing at 7:30pm. Steve O (951 440 3521
BSAOCSC OJAI LOOP STREET RIDE
Sunday, July 1 meet at the Starbucks patio off of Esplanade Dr. in Oxnard in time to be ready to ride at 10am. South on Vineyard Ave. From Hwy 101, turn right on Esplanade Dr., go about 2 blocks and turn right at the 1st stop sign which is just after the patio on right. Turn right again and come back to Starbucks. (818) 384 4074 or (661) 703 9249
VINTAGE BIKES O.C Sunday, June 8 Meet at Castenada’s Mexican Food, 19071 Brookhurst, Huntington Beach 2-4 pm
SPEEDWAY RACING
COSTA MESA Saturday, June 2 is Harley Night #1 plus Speedway and Sidecars
Saturday, June 9 is Speedway, Sidecars and Juniors
Gates open at 6pm, Racing at 7:30pm www.costamesaspeedway.net
THE GRAND IN INDUSTRY HILLS Season Opener on Wednesday, May 30th with the Conner Penhall Memorial Cup. Speedway, Juniors and Pee Wee
Wednesday June 6 and 13 All Divisions and Sidecars
7:30 pm www.industryracing.com 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry.
FAST FRIDAY, AUBURN Friday, June 1 Speedway, Team SOS Team Challenge Round 2
Friday, June 8 Speedway, Budweiser Employee night
Friday June 15 Speedway, Extreme Side Cars Round 2
INAUGURAL GOLD RUSH 150 DUAL SPORT
Saturday, June 9th. Start and finish at the Flying J/ Motel 6, Lebec on Interstate 5. T-shirt, lunch and remote gas included. Donations support the Caselli Foundation & Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. GPS only, no roll charts. Download at sign up – Motel 6. First rider out at 8:30am. For more information contact Mike Garrett at (310) 849 6335 or garrettmdm@cox.net.
HOOLIGAN RACING
The next Hooligan race will be at the High Pipe Moto TT in Lakeshore, Ca. (562) 493 5297 www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/indian-hooligan
JUNE AT GLEN HELEN
Saturday June 2 MX Practice
Sunday June 3 TWMX
Saturday June 9 Last Dog Standing
Sunday June 10 Dirt Series/ ARX-Vet Track
Saturday June 16 REM MX/ Scott Burnworth Vintage
Sunday June 17 UTV Race Series #1
Saturday June 23 MX Practice
Sunday June 24 SRA GP (with SoCal OTMX
Saturday June 30 REM MX/ MX Practice
NORTON CLUB
Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3rd. The Norton Club June ride will be to Cambria. Meet in Cambria Friday evening for dinner & drinks. The Saturday rides will be to Carmel Valley via rural country roads for Lunch and a visit to see the Moto Talbot Collection. For more information check out their website. www.socalnorton.com
MOTOAMERICA COMING TO CALIFORNIA
But first enjoy premier racing from Friday, June 1 until Sunday, June 3rd at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Later in June, the 22nd and 24th, the racing will be fast and furious at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. For information: www.motoamerica.com
AFT RACING
This week end, May 27th is the Springfield Mile. Great racing at a venue with history. There will be a kickoff party for the Rookie Class 79 and Dave Despain will be Grand Marshall. The Singles TT is on Saturday, May 26.
The following Saturday, June 2 is the Red Mile, Lexington Kentucky.
June 16ith is the Oklahoma City Mile at Remington Park.
While you are on the road, don’t miss the Lima Half Mile on Saturday, June 30th.The racers and fans have a chance to win some cash at this event.
VENTURA RACEWAY
Saturday, June 16th they are having Flat Track, Speedway and Quads. On Saturday, June 23rd it will be AMA Speedway only. Gates open at 3, Racing at 5:30pm. Venturaraceway.com
SOCAL FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION
Saturday, June 9th will be Round 4 of the SCFTA Championship Series. Gates open 12:30pm Practice at 3:30pm and racing to follow
Saturday, June 23rd is a Practice day from 4pm to 9pm
www.scftaracing.com (951) 443 7622
SOCAL OLD TIMERS MOTOCROSS
June racing for SCOTMX will be Sunday, June 3 at LACR and Sunday, June 24 at Milestone Vet. The Sierra International event at Prarie City will be on June 8-9.
WESTERN FLAT TRACK
Saturday, June 30th is Round 3 Santa Rosa Short Track at the Chris Beck Arena. This should be a big one with 2 large sponsors and a live band. www.westernflattrack.com
LODI CYCLEBOWL
Saturday, June 16 Lodi Motorcycle Club presents the ½ Mile at Stockton Dirt Track (Fairgrounds)
Saturday June 30th is the Danny Knight Memorial TT at Lodi Cycle Bowl. (209) 368 7182
5801 Morse Road, Lodi
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QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY–Husband Store
A store that sells new husbands has opened in Melbourne, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates:
You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 – These men Have Jobs
She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 2 – These men Have Jobs and Love Kids.
‘That’s nice,’ she thinks, ‘but I want more.’
so she continues upward. The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 – These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking.
‘Wow,’ she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 4 – These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework.
‘Oh, mercy me!’ she exclaims, ‘I can hardly stand it!’
Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 5 – These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor , where the sign reads:
Floor 6 – You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please.
Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.
PLEASE NOTE:
To avoid gender bias charges, the store’s owner opened a New Wives store just across the street.
The First Floor has wives that love sex.
The Second Floor has wives that love sex and have money and like beer
The Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Floors
have never been visited.
–from Rogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zQeYaS5fgo
VIDEO OF THE WEEK--IMPORTANT How to Recognize A Credit Card Skimmer
–from Sarge
BIKERNET LIBRARIAN REPORT–I had found some good books on the internet. I guess they are copyrighted and not for free distribution.
For private reading I thought these are interesting books. They may not be of use to you but maybe some key people working with you for Bikernet may find it useful.
For you I highly recommend two books:
Who moved my cheese?
The monk who sold his Ferrari
–Wayfarer
BIKERNET BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB–
The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection, published in conjunction with Harley’s official museum in Milwaukee, showcases the Motor Company’s unrivaled motorcycle collection, featuring examples of its most significant machines.
The company has collected at least one example of nearly ever model ever produces, from serial number one in 1903 to the amazing luxury touring bikes today. With detailed studio photography and enlightening histories of each featured motorcycle, this book captures the excitement that has made Harley-Davidson motorcycles the most desire vehicles ever built.
–Mallory Hayes
Watch for a book review by David Campbell who is on his way back from a Mid-American run. Hope he makes it.–Bandit
NEWS FROM LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST–
TOP 10 REASONS RIDERS WILL COME SEE YOU AT VEGAS BIKEFEST 2018
NEW LOCATION! Vegas BikeFest has moved to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center just 100 short steps to Fremont Street Experience and thousands of hotel rooms making it easy for riders to get to you from their hotel!
Free Motorcycles! We are giving away a brand new bike Friday night and another on Saturday night! Everyone will stay for the drawings.
A total of ten $500 vendor Shopping Sprees given away each day – Thursday – Friday – Saturday! $5,000 in FREE MONEY they will spend with you.
FREE BEER! Coupons to enjoy a couple drinks each night – given to those registered!
Foghat, world-famous rock band headlines Saturday night.
Puddle of Mudd the well-known alternative rock band headlines Friday night.
Lower Ticket Prices! $15 admission includes access all weekend to Rally Central and two amazing concerts! And Sunday is FREE!
More activities to keep people at Rally Central all day! The all-new Royal Run & Poker Crawl, Bikini Contest, Best Buns Contest, Biker Bingo, Tons of Giveaways, DJ, and more!
Free bike parking with easy access!
It’s Vegas Baby! Need we say more?
Go to INFO to view Vendor Brochure for more details.
View our latest overview map at RALLY MAP.
Ready to join us? Go to BUY-A-BOOTH to purchase a booth.
Got Questions? Give me a call.
–Mindi Cherry | Vice President/Event Manager
Las Vegas BikeFest
www.LasVegasBikeFest.com
P: 702-216-5832 | E: mcherry@LasVegasBikeFest.com
Save the Date! 18thAnnual Las Vegas BikeFest – October 11-14, 2018
Visit us at: www.lasvegasbikefest.com
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lasvegasbikefest
CHOP OF THE WEEK FOR SALE—Hot Rod Chopper available quick. Maybe it’s a divorce, or worse, but he needs to sell his jockey-shift Evo chop quick.
“I’m open on the price just need to sell bike ASAP,” said Brent, the owner.
Drop him a line:
Brent Capozzi
brentcapozzi@icloud.com
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S SCOUT FTR750 CONTINUES ITS DOMINANCE BY SWEEPING TOP SEVEN IN BACK-TO-BACK RACES
Indian Motorcycle Privateer Jeffrey Carver Jr. Secures First Win Aboard Scout FTR750, Reigning Champion & Points Leader Jared Mees and Privateer Kenny Coolbeth Jr. Complete the Scout FTR750 Podium Sweep
Indian Motorcycle Racing’s Scout FTR750 continued its dominance at the legendary Springfield Mile, sweeping the top seven positions for the second consecutive race. Indian Motorcycle privateer and Illinois native, Jeffery Carver Jr. (Roof-Systems, Indian of Metro Milwaukee) captured his first win aboard the Scout FTR750.
Reigning Grand National Champion and current points leader Jared Mees continued his impressive season with a second-place finish. Indian Motorcycle privateer Kenny Coolbeth Jr. (Nila Racing/Columbia Avionics) found the podium for his fourth time this season as he finished third. The podium sweep marks the fourth consecutive race of an all-Scout FTR750 podium.
In a thrilling start, Carver, Mees, and Coolbeth battled for the top position along with Indian Motorcycle privateer Davis Fisher (RMR/Double D Performance). Carver fought his way to first and created a gap between him and the rest of the pack in the second half of the race. Mees secured second place by overtaking Fisher in the 20th lap, who ended up in the fourth spot after Coolbeth worked his way to third place.
“To get my first win of the season at the legendary Springfield Mile is truly special. The history here is incredible and it’s always been a race I have wanted to win,” said Carver. “My team had the Scout FTR750 dialed in. We’re putting it all together and it’s giving me the confidence to race hard.”
Of the 12 Scout FTR750’s competing in the Main, 11 finished inside the top 12 positions. Wrecking Crew rider Bryan Smith finished fifth, while Indian Motorcycle privateers Chad Chose (Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City) and Henry Wiles (Wilco Racing/Willy Built/Bandit Industries) placed sixth and seventh, respectively. AFT Singles rider Kevin Stollings, who won the Arizona Mile for Singles, jumped over to the Twins Class and finished 11th in his first race aboard the Scout FTR750.
“It’s awesome to see Jeffrey get his first win on the Scout FTR750. He’s been a fierce competitor this season so to see him and his team put it all together and get the win is fantastic,” said Gary Gray, Vice President – Racing, Technology & Service for Indian Motorcycle. “With back-to-back races of taking first through seventh, it’s clear many riders are feeling comfortable and confident on the Scout FTR750. With the Red Mile and OKC Mile approaching, it’s likely a few of these guys who have been close will break through and compete for that top podium position – just as Jeffrey did at the Springfield Mile.”
Through seven races this season, Mees remains at the top of the leaderboard with 145 points, while Wiles holds second-place with 101 points and Coolbeth in third with 90 points. Carver, Brad Baker, Fisher and Chad Cose currently sit fourth, sixth, seventh and eighth place, respectively.
The Indian Wrecking Crew and stable of privateers aboard the Scout FTR750 will continue its season on June 2 at the Red Mile. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, backed by Allstate Insurance, the Indian Wrecking Crew and Scout FTR750, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. For information on purchasing a Scout FTR750, please contact Racing@IndianMotorcycle.com.
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
Bike Feature Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Custom
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=13658
A modest offering. Buffalo chip won’t you dry out tonight…dry out tonight….dry out tonight
— Sam
Somewhere in TX
I didn’t think much of the OCC bike. Not my style. –Bandit
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA TO AUCTION FIRST MAVERICK CUSTOM SCRAMBLER MOTORCYCLE FOR CHARITY ON JUNE 2 IN LAS VEGAS–Designed by Prolific Tattoo Artist GRIME, the One-of-a-Kind Scrambler Ducati will be Auctioned at the MECUM Las Vegas Auction to Benefit Shriners Hospital for Children
On Saturday, June 2, the inaugural Maverick custom Scrambler build will cross the auction block at MECUM’s Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. This 100% unique motorcycle was designed by renowned tattoo artist, GRIME, to showcase his vision of individuality and freedom in moving metal, to ultimately benefit the charity of his choice.
More than 250 hours of precise fabrication went into transforming the Scrambler Icon into a unique creation like no other motorcycle on the road. Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America, will be in Las Vegas to present the Shriners Hospital for Children with the full proceeds from the auction.
On June 2, bids will be accepted at the auction, by telephone or online at the below link.
Scrambler Maverick by GRIME (Auction Lot S163)
Link: https://www.mecum.com/lots/LJ0618-328219/2017-ducati-scrambler-icon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpoQmufQvFI
WILDEST BAD COP REPORT OF THE WEEK–Police Officer Knocks Motorcyclist Off Bike With Cruiser Before Arrest In California
Southern California police officer on Sunday was recorded on video driving into a biker and knocking him off his motorcycle, angering fellow riders and sparking an investigation by the police department.
A group of motorcyclists claimed that a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer intentionally used his patrol car to clip a rider before he placed the man in handcuffs.
Cellphone video captured by an eyewitness shows the moment when the CHP cruiser hit the rider off his bike and onto the ground.
The bikers were riding eastbound on Freeway 210 in Rancho Cucamonga, a suburban city in San Bernardino County, en route to a fundraiser in honor of Memorial Day.
The rider, later identified as 26-year-old Raul Garcia, was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation before he was arrested on suspicion of felony evading and booked into the West Valley Detention Center, according to KABC, an ABC affiliate in Los Angeles. He suffered injuries including bruising to his left leg, shoulder and lower back from the collision.
According to a statement by the CHP, Garcia had been traveling at a “high rate of speed” at the time and “for unknown reasons, the left side of the Yamaha made contact with the right side of the patrol vehicle on 19th Street west of Carnelian Street.”
The bikers said they became angry after witnessing the crash and confronted the officer during the arrest. Rider Jose Figueroa claimed that the officer began to act aggressively toward Garcia while the group had been traveling.
“He panicked, you know? Our brother panicked, and he got out the way and sped up, tried to get out the way, and the cop chased him,” Figueroa told KCAL, a CBS affiliate in Los Angeles. “We pulled up to the liquor store, and that’s when he rammed him.”
Garcia’s family said they planned to take legal action against the police department.
“From what I saw from the video, you know, I [saw] my husband’s brake going on,” the rider’s wife, Desiree Garcia, told the news outlet. “It looked like he was, he was trying to pull over, and the cop just hit him out of nowhere.”
The incident remained under investigation as of Tuesday, according to the CHP. Garcia is scheduled to make a court appearance on Wednesday.
–By Andrew N. White @drewgoesin
–IBTimes
–from Rogue
SONGS FOR MILLENNIALS–
Someday Never Comes
by John Fogerty
(Billy Valentine & The Forest Rangers version from 2011 is very good)
[Verse 1]
First thing I remember was asking papa “Why?”
For there were many things I didn’t know
And Daddy always smiled; took me by the hand
Saying, “Someday you’ll understand”
Well, I’m here to tell you now each and every mother’s son
You better learn it fast; you better learn it young
‘Cause Someday Never Comes
The time and tears went by and I collected dust
For there were many things I didn’t know
When Daddy went away, he said, “Try to be a man
And, Someday you’ll understand”
(Chorus)
Oh someday never comes
And then, one day in April, I wasn’t even there
For there were many things I didn’t know
A son was born to me, Mama held his hand
Saying “Someday you’ll understand”
(Chorus)
Ooh, someday never comes
Think it was September, the year I went away
For there were many things I didn’t know
And I still see him standin’, tryin’ to be a man
I said, “Someday you’ll understand”
(Chorus)
Oh someday never comes
–from Ujjwal Dey
wayfarer@bikernet.com
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WHITE HOUSE REPORT—I read a lot of stuff in the media, attacking the President. I often wonder who is telling the truth. Just the other day I received this from the White House, so I thought I would share it. It’s just interesting to receive something directly from the President.—Bandit
President Donald J. Trump is Confronting China’s Unfair Trade Policies
FOREIGN POLICY
QUOTE
From now on, we expect trading relationships to be fair and to be reciprocal.
President Donald J. Trump
YEARS OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES: China has consistently taken advantage of the American economy with practices that undermine fair and reciprocal trade.
For many years, China has pursued industrial policies and unfair trade practices—including dumping, discriminatory non-tariff barriers, forced technology transfer, over capacity, and industrial subsidies—that champion Chinese firms and make it impossible for many United States firms to compete on a level playing field.
China’s industrial policies, such as its “Made in China 2025” plan, harm companies in the United States and around the world.
China imposes much higher tariffs on United States exports than the United States imposes on China.
China’s average tariff rate is nearly three times higher than the average United States rate.
Certain products are even more imbalanced, for instance the United States charges a 2.5 percent tariff on Chinese cars, while China currently maintains a 25 percent tariff on cars from the United States.
China has banned imports of United States agricultural products such as poultry, cutting off America’s ranchers and farmers from a major market for their goods.
China has dumped and unfairly subsidized a range of goods for the United States market, undermining America’s domestic industry.
In 2018 alone, the Trump Administration has found dumping or unfair subsidies on 13 different products, including steel wheels, cold-drawn mechanical tubing, tool chests and cabinets, forged steel fittings, aluminum foil, rubber bands, cast iron soil pipe and fittings, and large diameter welded pipe.
In January 2018, the Trump Administration found that China’s overproduction of steel and aluminum, and the resulting impact on global markets, is a circumstance that threatens to impair America’s national security.
The United States has run a trade in goods deficit with China for years, including a $375 billion deficit in 2017 alone.
UNDERMINING AMERICAN INNOVATION AND JOBS: China has aggressively sought to obtain technology from American companies and undermine American innovation and creativity.
The cost of China’s intellectual property theft costs United States innovators billions of dollars a year, and China accounts for 87 percent of counterfeit goods seized coming into the United States.
United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 investigation identified four of China’s aggressive technology policies that put 44 million American technology jobs at risk:
Forced technology transfer;
Requiring licensing at less than economic value;
Chinese state-directed acquisition of sensitive United States technology for strategic purposes; and
Outright cyber theft.
China uses foreign ownership restrictions, administrative review, and licensing processes to force or pressure technology transfers from American companies.
China requires foreign companies that access their New Energy Vehicles market to transfer core technologies and disclose development and manufacturing technology.
China imposes contractual restrictions on the licensing of intellectual property and technology by foreign firms into China, but does not put the same restrictions on contracts between two Chinese enterprises.
China directs and facilitates investments in and acquisitions of United States companies to generate large-scale technology transfer.
China conducts and supports cyber intrusions into United States computer networks to gain access to valuable business information so Chinese companies can copy products.
STANDING UP TO CHINA’S UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES: President Trump has taken long overdue action to finally address the source of the problem, China’s unfair trade practices that hurt America’s workers and our innovative industries.
In January 2018, the President announced his decision to provide safeguard relief to United States manufacturers injured by surging imports of washing machines and solar products.
This was the first use of Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs in 16 years.
These actions responded to injurious trade practices by China and other countries, including attempts to avoid legally imposed antidumping and countervailing duties.
Following the decision, Whirlpool announced 200 new jobs in Ohio.
USTR and the Department of Commerce are working together to defend the right of the United States to continue treating China as a non-market economy in antidumping investigations until China makes the reforms it agreed to when it joined the World Trade Organization (WTO).
President Trump’s Administration has successfully litigated WTO disputes targeting unfair trade practices and upholding our right to enforce United States trade laws.
PROTECTING AMERICAN INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY: President Trump has worked to defend America’s intellectual property and proprietary technology from theft and other threats.
In August 2017, the Administration initiated a Section 301 investigation into China’s practices related to forced technology transfer, unfair licensing, and intellectual property policies.
After USTR completed its Section 301 report in March 2018, the President directed the agencies to explore numerous actions to protect domestic technology and intellectual property.
Under President Trump’s leadership:
The United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion of goods imported from China containing industrially significant technology, including those related to the “Made in China 2025” program. The final list of covered imports will be announced by June 15, 2018.
USTR will continue WTO dispute settlement against China originally initiated in March to address China’s discriminatory technology licensing requirements.
The United States will implement specific investment restrictions and enhanced export controls for Chinese persons and entities related to the acquisition of industrially significant technology. The list of restrictions and controls will be announced by June 30, 2018.
THE MAVERICKS, MIDLAND, TANYA TUCKER & LONESTAR BRING THE NASHVILLE SCENE TO THE BILLY BOB’S TEXAS STAGE IN JUNE–
Texas favorites Robert Earl Keen, Sunny Sweeney, Roger Creager, Mike Ryan, Josh Ward, and Ramon Ayala Also set to perform.
Fort Worth, Texas – Since opening on April 1, 1981, with a kick-off week of concerts that featured Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Willie Nelson, Janie Fricke, and Waylon Jennings, Billy Bob’s Texas has been named the Academy of Country Music’s “Nightclub of the Year” ten-times. Now, in 2018, the concerts continue in June with performances by many Texas favorites and some of Country music’s finest artists.
JUNE 01 – THE MAVERICKS
JUNE 02 – MIDLAND ***SOLD OUT***
JUNE 08 – ROBERT EARL KEEN
JUNE 09 – SUNNY SWEENEY
JUNE 15 – TANYA TUCKER
JUNE 16 – LONESTAR
JUNE 22 – ROGER CREAGER
JUNE 23 – MIKE RYAN
JUNE 29 – JOSH WARD – LIVE AT BILLY BOB’S RECORDING
JUNE 30 – RAMON AYALA
The building now known as Billy Bob’s Texas was built in 1910 and was once an open-air barn used to house prize cattle for the Fort Worth Stock Show.
In 1936, as a Texas Centennial Project, the building was enclosed by the City of Fort Worth at a cost of $183,500 and the tower over the main entrance was added. The “new” structure contained 1,257 animal stalls, and a 1,200-seat auction ring that is now the Billy Bob’s Bull Riding arena.
Livestock events were held here until the stock show moved to the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, in 1943. During World War II, the building was used as an airplane factory for the Globe Aircraft Corporation. In the 1950’s the building became a department store so large that the stock boys wore roller skates to make their jobs easier.
With 100,000 square feet of interior space and 20 acres of parking for entertainment and events, Billy Bob’s features 30 individual bar stations, Live Pro-Bull Riding, and a Texas size dance floor.
Billy Bob’s Live Pro-Bull Riding is sanctioned by Championship Bull Riding (CBR) and contestants compete every Friday and Saturday night. We’re talking real bulls – not mechanical!
While Billy Bob’s Texas is known for bringing in the biggest stars in Country music, it also has hosted some of the biggest names in Rock and Pop music, including: Ringo Starr, .38 Special, Men At Work, The Go-Go’s, Steppenwolf, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Pat Benatar, Heart, and ZZ Top. Even Ray Charles and Bob Hope graced the historically known stage of the World’s Largest Honky-Tonk.
For more information, visit billybobstexas.com or call 817-624-7117.
NEWS FROM THE LOVELY JASMINE CAIN–Hey there Cainiacs! We have great news for this Summer 2018!
Not only will we be releasing a brand spankin’ new album this summer, but we will also be unveiling a new wine and a new beer! We are working closely with B & L Wine Cellars of Johnstown, PA to bring you a new white wine we have affectionately named “The Ghost”. It is a sweet mix of seyval and chardonnay and we think you will love it. It’s a perfect summer white dinner wine!
Also making it’s debut this year is our new Coffin Coffee Stout beer! We have worked closely with Paradune Brewing Company in Ohio to bring you this tasty little summer treat! Quantities will be limited, so I will keep you posted as it happens. Look for a 4th of July week for release!
Got a craving for some new coffee selections from Jasmine Cain? Look no further…..we will be bringing something very tasty to the table this Fall!
Now that we’ve got you thirsty, check out our tour schedule for shows in your area. There’s no holding back this year. We are Coming in Hot! See you on the road, party people! We love you.
Love,
–Jasmine!
MORE BOOKS FLYING AT THE BIKERNET BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB–Motorbooks is pleased to announced THE ART OF BMW MOTORCYCLES by Peter Gantriis and Henry Von Wartenberg.
The Art of BMW Motorcycles presents the rolling sculptures that are BMW motorcycles in studio portraits, each bike accompanied by a short history of the machine. From the first model, the R32 that launched BMW’s motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) model, the World Super Bike dominating S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence.
–Mallory Hayes
New BIKERNET BAGGER Reader Comment!–The Canadian Warbird
http://baggers.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=221
Where can I buy a war-bird motor?
— Cliff Yates
cliffyates17@hotmai.com
CA
Not sure. They are airplane cylinders on a Sportster lower-end. I just ran across one of these cylinders at Mil Blair’s pad.—Bandit
MALCOLM SMITH VIDEOS
I forgot to put in the link for Malcolms new TV ad. There are also short clips of Malcolm telling the stories of some of the motorcycles in his collection at his shop in Riverside.
It is produced and directed by Todd Huffman and Pipeline Digital Media.
ISLES OF MAN TT ON VELOCITY
Sent by Kenny Buchanan
The Isle of Man TT will start airing on Velocity starting June 2. Not quite like being there but you will probably see more of the race.
–Judy Whitson
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USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Closed Indefinitely–Damage to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu was worse than expected and it will remain closed indefinitely, officials said.
Boat transportation to the attraction was suspended May 6 after one of the vessel operators noticed a crack on the outside of the memorial, Hawaii News Now reported.
Tourists were allowed to disembark at the memorial after crews completed interim repairs. But the cracks reappeared hours later, indicating a more serious issue.
“There is a brow or an edge where the visitor ramp meets the memorial, and at that point, there’s been some fissures located on the exterior,” said Jay Blount, a spokesman for the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. “After further investigation on the interior, it was determined that the structure is not supporting the loading ramp the way that we need.”
Engineers are working to figure out possible long-term solutions.
“The amount of time needed to implement the repairs is unknown, but the (National Park Service) will continue to provide information to the public as our team of specialists works together to restore access as soon as possible,” memorial staff said Friday in a news release.
Other areas of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center remain open.
This article was from The Associated Press and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@newscred.com.
–Military.com/daily
–from Sarge
Rinehart Racing Expands MotoPro 45 Lineup with “Tradition” End Caps–Rinehart Racing expands its lineup of options for the popular MotoPro 45 Slip-On exhausts for Harley-Davidson Touring models with the addition of the new “Tradition” end caps.
Rinehart’s new Tradition end caps for the MotoPro 45 slip-on ehausts and MotoPro 45 Slimline Duals full system.
Paying homage to the legendary brand’s original end cap, the Tradition end caps feature a stripped down “back to basics” style. Compared to the standard end caps, which are accented by contrasting black or chrome bands, the Tradition end caps are uniform in color and ideal for riders looking to “chrome” or “black out” their bikes.
Tradition end caps are offered in black or chrome finishes.
The MotoPro 45 Tradition end caps are compatible with Rinehart’s 4.5-inch MotoPro 45 Slip-On exhausts. The Tradition end caps are offered in chrome or black to match or contrast the color options available on the slip-ons. Each system bolts on without requiring any modifications, and the Tradition End Caps install easily without any hardware or tools required.
The MotoPro 45 Tradition end caps are available as an option on both the MotoPro 45 Slip-On mufflers and MotoPro45 Slimline Duals full exhaust system, as well as separately for those riders that may be looking to upgrade their already-installed mufflers. Both the slip-on systems and end caps are now available through authorized Rinehart Racing dealers nationwide.
Learn more at www.RinehartRacing.com.
Hemp Could Free Us From Oil, Prevent Deforestation, Cure Cancer, and It’s Environmentally Friendly–Hemp is a tall, beautiful and gracious looking annual plant that can reach heights over twelve feet – and even that il mattes more than many people know about it.
Fortunately, we’re here with an education to offer you.
Although hemp (cannabis sativa) and marijuana (cannabis sativa var. indica) come from a similar species of plant, they are very different and confusion has been caused by deliberate misinformation with far reaching effects on socioeconomics as well as on environmentars.
The reason hemp is illegal is not because of any negative impact to the environment or human health, but exactly the opposite. It is so environmentally friendly, nutritionally
Hemp is a tall, beautiful and gracious looking annual plant that can reach heights over twelve feet – and even that il mattes more than many people know about it.
Fortunately, we’re here with an education to offer you.
Although hemp (cannabis sativa) and marijuana (cannabis sativa var. indica) come from a similar species of plant, they are very different and confusion has been caused by deliberate misinformation with far reaching effects on socioeconomics as well as on environmentars.
The reason hemp is illegal is not because of any negative impact to the environment or human health, but exactly the opposite. It is so environmentally friendly, nutritionally
Historical Use
Hemp is the most universally useful plant we have at our disposal. The history of mankind’s use of hemp can be traced way back in time to between about 5000 – 7000 BC. Remains of seed husks have been found at Neolithic burial sites in central Europe, which indicate that they were used in funeral rites and shamanic ceremonies. It is probable that at that time the distinctions between various strains were not as pronounced as they are today.
Up until and even during WWII, hemp was a widely grown crop, which provided the world with an excellent and most durable source of fibre. Since it is an annual with a growing cycle of only 120 days it can be harvested several times a year, depending on local weather conditions. Its biomass is considerable, which means that it absorbs large quantities of the greenhouse gas CO2.
It is resistant to bugs and requires little agrochemical treatment. It is extremely undemanding and can be grown in very poor conditions and depleted soils and will actually improve the soil structure over a period of years. For many centuries hemp was one of the most important industrial crops which provided the fibres for rope and tough, durable canvass without which the age of exploration could never have set sail.
In the US too, there have long been numerous rules and regulation in place regarding the cultivation of hemp. But unlike today’s regulations that strongly prohibit any cultivation of hemp, less than a century ago hemp cultivation was not just encouraged, but mandatory, with hefty fines being levied against farmers who refused. ‘Hemp for Victory’ was the government coined slogan that fuelled the last big bout of legal hemp cultivation during WWII, promoting hemp cultivation as a patriotic cause.
–from Australian Agent
NEW FROM VINTAGE RIDES–
Dunes, rocky trails, pristine roads, steep tracks… you think you’ve ridden it all?
Well, not quite. We bring you ice!
And we’re not talking about those sneaky patches that top the road on cold days. We’re talking frozen lake, snowy steppe and powdery, silent immensity.
We bring you the epitome of motorcycle travel, the Everest for bikers:
The Frozen Ride.
Two years ago, we sent a crew of trailblazers to scout the white trails of Northern Mongolia and today, you have the chance to ride in their tracks.
Braving the elements, you’ll bring your Royal Enfields, custom Yeti sidecars and yourself to the edge.
Solidarity, breathtaking landscapes, and the warmth of the nomadic herders
you’ll encounter will all help you power through this not-so-cold-after-all adventure.
Set off for the ride of a lifetime!
Discover
Vintage Rides
At Tendance Roadster
(by appointment only)
98 rue Baudin
92300 LEVALLOIS-PERRET
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GUN NUT ACTION REPORT–California: Senate Passes Legislation to Raise Firearms Purchase Age, Expand Gun Rationing–On Tuesday, May 29, the California Senate passed Senate Bill 1100 and Senate Joint Resolution 24. SB 1100 would raise the age to purchase long guns in the state of California from 18 to 21 in addition to extending the current one gun limitation on handguns to apply to all firearms.
SB 1100 will now move to the Assembly where it will be assigned to committee.
Anti-hunting SB 1487 and pro-hunting SB 1311 remain eligible for a vote on the Senate floor. Please use our TAKE ACTION button below and urge your state Senator to OPPOSE SB 1487 and SUPPORT SB 1311.
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NEWS FROM LOWBROW–ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: JOE KOENIGSMARK – ANGEL DUST CYCLE PAINT
Posted in Events & Features, Motorcycle History on April 5, 2018 by Lowbrow Customs.
Joe Koenigsmark has been apart of the custom car and motorcycle world for over 34 plus years. If you looked around while walking around the Lowbrow Customs shop, with a quick glance you probably would never realize that almost every single bike here has been painted by Joe and yet, almost every single one has.
His style and skills are impeccable and the reason we keep going back to him for more and more paint work. Let’s not forget to mention he is also a dedicated and knowledgable crew member of Team Lowbrow when we are racing out at Bonneville Speed Week.
Joe is not just a good friend of Lowbrow Customs, he is a big part of the family. We thought it would be cool to share a little more about Joe’s history with everyone, so we sat him down in front of a couple cameras and asked him some questions.
Check the whole story and interview on the Lowbrow web site.–Bandit
LOWBROW CUSTOMS HARLEY-DAVIDSON & MODERN TRIUMPH GAS CAPS
Lowbrow Customs offers custom gas caps for your Harley-Davidson and modern Triumph Bonneville T100, T120, Scrambler and Thruxton motorcycles that are available no where else. Available in cast aluminum, such as our Competition and Spinner gas caps, as well as machined.
ALIBABA GROUP’S CAINIAO NETWORK AND ROBOSENSE ANNOUNCE WORLD’S FIRST SOLID-STATE LIDAR UNMANNED LOGISTICS VEHICLE–CHINA’S SOLID-STATE LIDAR PIONEERS DRIVERLESS DELIVERY VEHICLES
Alibaba’s Cainiao G Plus’s “G Plus” Unmanned Logistics Vehicle is Equipped with RoboSense MEMS Solid-State Laser Radar — Costs as Low as a Few Hundred Dollars
Alibaba Group’s Cainiao Network and RoboSense jointly released today G Plus, the world’s first solid-state LiDAR unmanned logistics vehicle. Announced at Alibaba Group’s Cainiao Network 2018 Global Smart Logistics Summit held today in Hangzhou, China, the most important feature of the newly announced G Plus driverless delivery vehicles is the solid-state LiDAR technology, the RS-LiDAR-M1Pre, developed by China’s RoboSense.
This is the first time that solid-state LiDAR has been officially used in the development of an unmanned vehicle, heralding the beginning of a new solid-state LiDAR era in driverless vehicles.
RoboSense has reached a strategic partnership with Alibaba to provide delivery vehicles with solid-state LiDARs for all G Plus unmanned logistics cars, drastically reducing the cost of the driverless vehicles. The vehicles can be mass-produced, allowing the rapid expansion of unmanned logistics vehicles and streamlining mass-market delivery logistics, for the rapid popularization of the vehicles.
The unmanned cars and trucks can also be equipped with different smart devices according to demand, turning the vehicle into a courier vehicle, a mobile self-pickup station, a mobile coffee vending cart, etc., which can be applied to various new retail scenarios.
3D Perception of the Driving Environment
The Alibaba’s Cainiao G Plus unmanned delivery vehicle is equipped with three RS-LiDAR-M1Pres, two in the front and one in the rear, to ensure the most powerful 3D perception of the driving environment. This allows unmanned delivery vehicles to clearly see the direction of travel, including the shape, distance, azimuth, travel speed, and direction of travel of pedestrians, cars, trucks, and other obstacles, as well as the exact areas on which roads can be driven, etc., to ensure the smooth flow of unmanned logistics vehicles in a complex road environment.
RoboSense LiDAR Costs as Low as a Few Hundred Dollars
The RS-LiDAR-M1Pre is the first MEMS solid-state LiDAR launched by RoboSense. The world’s first solid-state LiDAR equipped in an unmanned vehicle, the technology was first publicly presented and demonstrated at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. The technology’s outstanding results and advancements have already attracted widespread attention in the industry.
BAD COP FILES STILL OPEN–Central Florida police officer charged in sextortion case. Victim says someone tried to extort nude photos from her using death threats
Detectives on Tuesday arrested a Florida police officer accused of trying to extort nude pictures from a Georgia woman over social media.
Joshua David Fancher, 25, was taken into custody on a Lowndes County, Georgia warrant charging him with making terroristic threats, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Fancher resigned from his position with the Orange City Police Department after learning of the charges Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release.
The charges stem from a complaint filed by a woman who said she received numerous messages on Instagram from a stranger, threatening to kill her and her family if she didn’t provide nude photos.
Fancher’s apartment in Deland was searched Tuesday as part of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation. He was booked into the Volusia County jail.
–By Garrett Pelican – Digital executive producer, News 4 Jacksonville
–from Rogue
INCREDIBLE—We are also working on a bobber for Dr. Hamster. He likes this style, but he keeps changing his mind.
Don’t miss the World’s Fastest Trike feature on Bikernet Trikes.
And the staff gives me shit about my belt buckles, but Cap’n Billy liked his.
I need to find Larry Settle and feature his Trask turbo charged Twin Cam Dyna. Damn, I’m dragging my feet. I spoke to Lee Clemens the other day about our 5-Ball Racing flathead 45 Bonne Belle engine. Wow, how time flies.
I’m still watching and learning from the Brain Doctor lectures. Get this, do you want to be an expert at anything. Only 10 percent is talent, the rest is practice. There’s one other tip. Find a mentor to get you kicked off in the right direction. Then keep practicing and soon you will be an expert. Amazing.
We need more expert Freedom Fighters.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
