Hey,
It’s an exciting day in Paradise, and boy I wish the world or at least all Americans got that. I’m working on my Bikernet Freedom Manifesto, although Mark Buckner may have corrected me regarding the term, Manifesto.
Let’s hit the news. It’s a good one.
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AMD World Championship Won by Russian Builder Dmitry Golubchikov
Springing from the minds of the editors at American Motorcycle Dealer Magazine, the AMD custom bike shows are a crowd favorite, and the world championship held in Cologne, Germany, October 1-7, 2018, did not disappoint. A huge display of custom creations and motorcycle vendors took up 10 separate exhibition halls.
The AMD championships has partnered with the huge “INTERMOT Customized” show in Cologne and was sponsored by Avon Tyres, maker of motorcycle tires since 1911.
The AMD Cologne had 98 bikes competing for best custom. The innovative builders, representing 30 different countries, stretched the limits of design imagination with an international flair. The bikes were grouped by class: Freestyle, Modified Harley-Davidson, Retro Modified, Street Performance and Café Racer. Judging is by “peer group review,” meaning bikes are judged by the competitors themselves, joined by a few selected VIP judges and some past competitors.
Breaking down the classes, Freestyles are one-off, ground-up custom bikes on any chassis. Modified Harley-Davidsons are stock Evo or later frames with stock Evo engine. Retro Modifieds are any modified bike with any drivetrain and any chassis, manufactured before 1984. Café Racers are bikes inspired by the 1950/1960 road race bikes, having clip-on bars, rear-set foot controls, hump race seat and performance modifications.
The Street Performance class showcases bikes that improve performance, engineering, tuning and esthetics of the stock model.
The INTERMOT show with the AMD Avon World Championships attracted more than 150,000 visitors to the huge venue which included exhibitors of motorcycle parts and accessories and manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Kawasaki and BMW.
Italy had the most builders represented, with 21 bikes in competition. Germany had 16 bikes competing and Russia had seven. You can see more about this year’s competitors and their bikes, as well as a complete archive of past world championships since 2004 at www.amdchampionship.com.
To break down this year’s winners, Zillers Garage entry, “Insomnia,” won the freestyle class, as well as the overall World Champion title. It was built by upcoming sensation Dmitry Glubchikov, representing Russia.
Insomnia is an outstanding Yamaha SR 400.
The Modified Harley-Davidson class was taken by “Silver Storm” from the One Way Machine Company, Germany. It was a 2001 Softail Deuce built by Julian von Oheimb.
Retro Modified winner was VM Cycles’ entry, “VM 003-16,” a 1942 WLA SV 750 Flathead with a BSA military style drivetrain. This Italian entry was nearly all handmade with stainless steel and brass accessories.
Street Performance winner Paul Milbourn Customs of the United Kingdom submitted “Titanium V” for consideration, an 1100 cc Moto Guzzi.
Finally, the Café Racer class title was captured by FMW Motorcycles of Italy with an S&S Superstock 1968 Shovelhead.
Custom motorcycles have always been considered “an American thing,” born on the west coast. A natural progression of style and function evolving from the early “chopped” motorcycles that were stripped of unnecessary items to make them faster and easier to handle, the art of the motorcycle custom began to take roots.
Today, some of the finest examples of custom fabrication and genius come from all parts of Europe and Asia. The United States only had three entries in this year’s world championship, with the best finish being an eighth place in the freestyle class for Union Speed and Style’s “SourKraut,” a 1947 EL inspired by early factory race bikes.
Although top honors were won by Dmitry Glubchikov of Russia, Italy was well represented taking seventh place in the Freestyle class, a third in modified Harley, all three top places in the Retro class and a first and third place in Café Racer.
New in 2018, a “Public Choice” category was added and sponsored by motorcycle accessory distributor Detlev Louis. Show attendees were able to cast their vote for show favorite at the Detlev Louis booth or the AMD booth during the weeklong show.
Photo credits; motorcycle photos by Onno Wieringa, Madness Photography.
Photo of exhibition hall by Frank Sender, Thunder Media.
–By Tony Pan Sanfelipo
Tony Pan Sanfelipo is a 26 year employee of Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
TRUMP DIRECTS EPA to Allow Year-Round E-15 Gas Sales–Ahead of a scheduled visit to Iowa on Tuesday, President Donald Trump granted the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to lift restrictions on higher blend of ethanol E-15 year-round.
By lifting the restriction, the EPA will begin the arduous task of creating and seeking public comment on the new regulations going forward.
The EPA anticipates the new rule making process will be completed by early June 2019 and would allow the sale of E-15 during summer of 2019. Currently, the sale of E-15 during the summer month’s is prohibited in some states due to the Clean Air Act.
“We want to get more fuel into the system,” Trump told reporters before boarding Marine One to travel to a rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa. “This is great for our farmers, and it’s a promise I made during the campaign, and as you know I keep my promises.”
The expansion of the Renewable Fuel Standard has resulted in higher content of ethanol-blended gasoline at gas stations across America. These higher blends, like E-15 and E-85, have not been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in small engines like those in motorcycles. This is due to concerns for potential damage to fuel lines, injectors, seals, gaskets, and valve seats, as well as to carburetors. As a result, many motorcycle manufacturers now include statements in the manual that any warranty would be voided if E-15 or higher is used.
What does this mean for our motorcycles? Well, we already know that EPA guidance on E-15 fuel prohibits the use in your motorcycle along with a host of other small engines. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation believes that, until higher blends of ethanol can be approved for use by both the EPA and motorcycle manufactures, the federal government must guarantee the availability of fuel blends containing no more than 10 percent ethanol (E-10) at gas stations around the country. The MRF fully intends to submit comment when it becomes available in the new rule making process in the coming months.
So, what can we do right now? You may remember over the summer the MRF teamed up with representatives from the marine, motorcycling and outdoor power equipment on Capitol Hill in conjunction with Congressional Motorcycle and Boating Caucuses to discuss concerns over higher ethanol blends and lack of consumer education about the associated risks with ethanol. In conjunction with this event, we kicked off our support for H.R. 5855, the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018. Authored by Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) and Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL), the legislation would require EPA to revise the labeling requirements at fuel pumps that dispense E-15 and conduct a consumer education about the risks of using it in vehicles and equipment that are prohibited from using E-15 (i.e. YOUR MOTORCYCLE).
Contact the MRF and ask your U.S. Representative to support H.R. 5855 and help protect consumers unknowingly using a fuel blend that will not only damage your motorcycle, and void your warranty but the EPA has decided is illegal to put in your motorcycle.
STORIES FROM THE OUTLAW PAST–
I got a short one for ya. About 1979 I think it was , I had got to know these guys down the street . We had met on a Kern River run . The wife and I were in bed asleep for awhile and about 2 in the morning there was a bang bang bang at the door.
In Torrance that is usually not a good thing if you are a biker. That usually means a cop raid or something worse. I answer the door in boxers and a High Standard .357 magnum behind my back.
The three-biker-brothers from down the street said “They seen the light on.”
I said, ” Maybe in your head you seen it on.”
They said, “what you got behind your back?”
I said, “Nothing. Let me go put on some pants.”
We partied till the sun came up . That is how I got to know Tex , Nazi and Chopper. The best guys a biker would want to know, but like all things, stuff happens and we all lost contact over the years. The names are acronyms to protect the innocent.
–Gearhead
PS. As matter of fact I sold that 357 hand revolver to Tex.
BONNEVILLE RUN NEWS--Hiro Koiso Bonneville Run
Hiro Koiso had set the fastest open bike record on the salt at 227.236mph in 2017. The JIMS / T-Man Performance 135 cubic inch Twin-Cam engine is coupled with C-1R ProCharger on a modified 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD-I based motorcycle that puts out over 400HP to the rear wheel.
This year, aero dynamic aid was put into place entering the team into the partially streamlined class.
Following the shake down passes form the first day, on 8/27/2018 Koiso clocked a blistering 259.951mph on the measured mile.
This is the fastest speed recorded in history on a sit-on Harley-Davidson motorcycle. GPS recording shows in excess of over 260mph. However, during the timed mile, the front tire began to fail.
Koiso was able to keep the bike upright, but extensive damages to the bike kept him from making a record return run. “We could only make a few runs at the BMST this year. But we learned some priceless information from them.
By knowing the cause of failure and what our equipment is capable of, we are going to go even faster next year. Our next goal will be a tribute to the H-D factory Streamliner efforts from 1970, which set a record at 265.492mph.
All things considered, we believe it is possible to hit the 270mph mark. We just need to work harder for it.” Koiso stated. We, at JIMS, are extremely proud to be a sponsor of Hiro Koiso Racing.
–Greg Thiessen
JIMS
555 Dawson Drive,
Camarillo, CA 93012
Ph: 805-482-6913
www.jimsusa.com
THE LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST CHECK LIST–
Last Minute Reminders
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BANDIT’S CANTINA COMMENT–Just read the Sunday post about us getting older. I went to a swap meet yesterday put on by Prism Supply Company. I saw some old friends and yeah we have gotten older, the hair is either gone or turned white.
As I sat at our little set-up I thought “Man where has the time went?” I guess all of us think about that? I am going to be grandfather in January, never thought I would see this! It hit me like a ton of bricks, I am getting older! My grand child is going to be a girl!
This is going to be completely different fo me. I had three brothers, three sons, but I have no idea about little girls? I guess I will learn! I look at kids differently now, I guess because I am older and I think to myself what will they see in their life time?
Another part of getting older is losing friends and family. Last week I lost a good riding partner. it shook me pretty hard. In the last five years too many friends and family have left, this is life. I tell people as long as you live and think young you are never old and I think most readers here believe that. As we get older our memories make us whole.
Different subject, the Shovelhead is coming along, slow moving though with hurricanes and flooding. Hope to get some pics and report on the progress soon.
One thing I have decided is to take it all the way down and powder coat the frame. The old girl deserves it!
Until next time, RIDE AND STAY YOUNG!
–STEALTH
NEWS FROM THE CLIMATE DEPOT–New York City Filled With Road Signs Flashing Climate Warnings, Including ‘Climate Denial Kills’
For the next month, pedestrians walking through New York City’s five boroughs will see flashing road signs warning those walking by of the alleged dangers of man-made global warming.
“Climate denial kills,” “Abolish Coal-Onialism,” “50,000,000 Climate Refugees” and “End climate injustice” are just some of the warnings passersby will see as part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s effort to sound the alarm on global warming.
De Blasio’s office teamed up with the Climate Museum as part of a campaign called “Climate Signals” to put up road signs with warnings that were designed by artist Justin Brice Guariglia.
“When you see a traffic sign, your pulse quickens a little and you know you have to be on the alert for a changing condition that could affect your safety,” Climate Museum Director Miranda Massie told Yale Climate Connections on Wednesday.
The Climate Museum raised the money to put up the signs, so the climate advocacy campaign comes at no cost to the city, according to de Blasio’s office. (RELATED: Trump Officials Say There’s ‘A Major Problem’ With The UN’s Upcoming Climate Report, Leaked Comments Show)
“The signs were provided at no cost to the city, the Museum raised all the funds themselves,” de Blasio spokesman Seth Stein told The Daily Caller News Foundation.
De Blasio has made fighting global warming a centerpiece of his administration. The Democratic mayor embarked on a campaign to divest city pensions of fossil fuel assets earlier this year, and simultaneously filed suit against five major oil companies over global warming.
However, a federal judge tossed out New York City’s climate lawsuit in July. De Blasio brought on trial lawyers to handle the city’s suit against oil companies in exchange for a percent of any winnings from the case.
Media outlets also criticized de Blasio’s climate suit in light of his well-known travel habits. The mayor “regularly rides around town in an SUV,” a New York Times writer pointed out, and the New York Observer called de Blasio an “Imperial Hypocrite” for the fleet of SUVs he takes to the gym every week.
City officials appear to have worked closely with climate activists for the Climate Signals exhibit. “[T]en sites were picked by the Parks Department to specifically emphasize an area’s vulnerability to climate change,” Gothamist reported Tuesday.
Museum officials say the goal of the campaign is to use art to educate the public about global warming. At least one NASA climate scientist and experts from other fields will stand by road signs on Saturday to answer questions people have about global warming, according to reports.
“I think that that connection is a brilliant one to make: putting words about climate into a format that automatically triggers a heightened sense of alert and a need, urgently, to pay attention,” Massie said.
The Climate Museum is following an approach to global warming propaganda pushed by Yale Climate Connections in a 2015 article, according to the university group. Road signs will also display climate warnings in multiple languages.
Filed under: intimidation, wacky
–By MICHAEL BASTASCH
Daily Caller.com
LE PERA SEAT OF THE WEEK—Kickflip Basket Weave for Dynas. Dynas are hot in LA, mostly due to Sons of Anarchy, although FXRS are right there.
But the Dyna guys are all about riding, comfort and performance. They don’t mess around and this seat will fit right into their hard-riding equation.–Bandit
Overview
The world is your playground… shred it! This is the seat that every adventurous rider would be stoked to own. The maximized back support and ample seating area offer plenty of options for riding – or showing off – at a moment’s notice.
Shown with Basket Weave seating area. Also available with Diamond Stitch, Pleated Stitch and our new Gripp Tape material – when traction is needed! Many other custom materials and stitch graphics are available as well!
Specs
Driver Seating:
11″ Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A
MSRP:
$419.00
Part Number:
LK-591BW [’06-’17] Dyna
Custom Options Available
STURGIS RIDER NEWS–How to Winterize Your Motorcycle and Be Ride Ready Come Spring
The end of fall can be a pretty lousy time of year for those who have to keep their bike parked over the winter. Returning your baby to the garage after your final teeth-chattering ride can be a pretty heartbreaking moment. But you shouldn’t let your sadness get in the way of your bike’s overall performance.
To make sure your bike is ride ready on the first warm day of spring, check out this video to learn the necessary winterization steps from an expert.
Check the video and the Buffalo Chip Web site.?
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LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK–2013 Harley-Davidson FXDBP
Selling Price -$10,995.00
ABOUT THIS BIKE…
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96
Bore 95.3 mm
Stroke 111.1 mm
Displacement 1,585 cc
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Length 7.72 Feet
Seat Height, Unladen 2.23 Feet
Ground Clearance .39 Feet
Rake (steering head) (deg) 29
Trail 119 mm
Wheelbase: 5.34 Feet
Tires, Front Specification 100/90-19 57H
Tires, Rear Specification 160/70-17 73V
Fuel Capacity 17.8 l
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 l
Weight, As Shipped 639.34
Weight, In Running Order 672.41 pounds305 kg
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Exhaust Chrome, staggered, straight-cut shorty exhaust WITH DUAL mufflers
Brakes Caliper Type 4-piston fixed front, and 2-piston torque-free floating rear
Engine Torque (rpm) 3,500
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDE:
Vance & Hines Staggered Short Shots in Black Finish. Vance & Hines VO2 Cage Fighter Air Intake. Forward Controls. Arlen Ness Deep Cut Fusion Grips. Passenger Backrest, Not Detachable. Mini Apes. Lot’s of oom to make this your own badass ride!!
This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 101 point safety and mechanical inspection. Whether your looking to commute to work, ride the coast or take that dream vacation, this bike is ready to go!!!
California’s pre-owned Harley Mega-Store with over 200 Pre-Owned Harley-Davidsons in stock!!! We carry Street Glides, Road Glides, Road Kings, Ultras, Sportsters, Softails, Dynas, and much more!!! Choose from over 200 bikes in our inventory. To view our current inventory, please visit www.LifestyleCycles.com or call us at (714)-490-0155. EZ FINANCING and EXTENDED WARRANTIES available!!!
ROUGH DRAFT: THE BIKERNET 2019 FREEDOM MANIFESTO–
Terrific. So think about this for a minute: I’m working on the contention that we are healthier, and safer than ever before in history. Our vehicles are amazing and we have conquered leaded fuels and the worst emissions. We should be free to do so many things because we’ve accomplished so much. We should be celebrating not punishing our fellow citizens for driving cars or smoking a cigarette. We should be free to modify anything we want.
What we really need to think about is our infrastructure and how to support a growing population.
I’ve been thinking about the all of this for a few months. I want to create a manifesto with the above as my premise. But I’m still struggling with how to present it. I’ll be interested in your thoughts. We may also need to kick around risk and how we don’t need zero anything. We need happy people who are getting strong and educated, not relying on government to do everything for them.
I don’t want to outlaw guns. I want everyone to know about them, train and be educated. I don’t want to outlaw cigarettes. I want people to be educated and aware of the risks and deal with them on their own (if you don’t like this bar find a smoke-free joint).
I don’t want there to be universal helmet laws, I want people to know all the info and make their own cholces. I don’t want to outlaw sodas but I want people to be educated and aware of the risks. I don’t want a prohibition against fossil fuels, I want people to be educated as to the real threats and the real polluters. I want folks to be educated as to the history of the earth. We wouldn’t have a earth without climate change. We wouldn’t have life on earth without climate change.
So, how can we present this in a cohesive fashion?
–Keith R. Ball
QUOTE OF THE WEEK–SUPPORT THE COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN—Or live in the country you support.
–Mark Lonsdale
THE GLOBAL TRUTH–Global Warming 101
“Global warming” refers to the global-average temperature increase that has been observed over the last one hundred years or more. But to many politicians and the public, the term carries the implication that mankind is responsible for that warming. This website describes evidence from my group’s government-funded research that suggests global warming is mostly natural, and that the climate system is quite insensitive to humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions and aerosol pollution.
Believe it or not, very little research has ever been funded to search for natural mechanisms of warming…it has simply been assumed that global warming is manmade. This assumption is rather easy for scientists since we do not have enough accurate global data for a long enough period of time to see whether there are natural warming mechanisms at work.
The United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) claims that the only way they can get their computerized climate models to produce the observed warming is with anthropogenic (human-caused) pollution. But they’re not going to find something if they don’t search for it. More than one scientist has asked me, “What else COULD it be?” Well, the answer to that takes a little digging… and as I show, one doesn’t have to dig very far.
But first let’s examine the basics of why so many scientists think global warming is manmade. Earth’s atmosphere contains natural greenhouse gases (mostly water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane) which act to keep the lower layers of the atmosphere warmer than they otherwise would be without those gases. Greenhouse gases trap infrared radiation — the radiant heat energy that the Earth naturally emits to outer space in response to solar heating. Mankind’s burning of fossil fuels (mostly coal, petroleum, and natural gas) releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and this is believed to be enhancing the Earth’s natural greenhouse effect. As of 2008, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was about 40% to 45% higher than it was before the start of the industrial revolution in the 1800’s.
It is interesting to note that, even though carbon dioxide is necessary for life on Earth to exist, there is precious little of it in Earth’s atmosphere. As of 2008, only 39 out of every 100,000 molecules of air were CO2, and it will take mankind’s CO2 emissions 5 more years to increase that number by 1, to 40.
The “Holy Grail”: Climate Sensitivity Figuring out how much past warming is due to mankind, and how much more we can expect in the future, depends upon something called “climate sensitivity”. This is the temperature response of the Earth to a given amount of ‘radiative forcing’, of which there are two kinds: a change in either the amount of sunlight absorbed by the Earth, or in the infrared energy the Earth emits to outer space.
The ‘consensus’ of opinion is that the Earth’s climate sensitivity is quite high, and so warming of about 0.25 deg. C to 0.5 deg. C (about 0.5 deg. F to 0.9 deg. F) every 10 years can be expected for as long as mankind continues to use fossil fuels as our primary source of energy. NASA’s James Hansen claims that climate sensitivity is very high, and that we have already put too much extra CO2 in the atmosphere. Presumably this is why he and Al Gore are campaigning for a moratorium on the construction of any more coal-fired power plants in the U.S.
You would think that we’d know the Earth’s ‘climate sensitivity’ by now, but it has been surprisingly difficult to determine. How atmospheric processes like clouds and precipitation systems respond to warming is critical, as they are either amplifying the warming, or reducing it. This website currently concentrates on the response of clouds to warming, an issue which I am now convinced the scientific community has totally misinterpreted when they have measured natural, year-to-year fluctuations in the climate system. As a result of that confusion, they have the mistaken belief that climate sensitivity is high, when in fact the satellite evidence suggests climate sensitivity is low.
The case for natural climate change I also present an analysis of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation which shows that most climate change might well be the result of….the climate system itself! Because small, chaotic fluctuations in atmospheric and oceanic circulation systems can cause small changes in global average cloudiness, this is all that is necessary to cause climate change. You don’t need the sun, or any other ‘external’ influence (although these are also possible…but for now I’ll let others work on that). It is simply what the climate system does. This is actually quite easy for meteorologists to believe, since we understand how complex weather processes are. Your local TV meteorologist is probably a closet ‘skeptic’ regarding mankind’s influence on climate.
Climate change — it happens, with or without our help.
–Roy Spencer Ph.D.
THE LIGHTS ARE ON–Daytona Biketoberfest 2018 begins next week.
Be safe, not sorry!
While in Daytona, the Cyron Product Display can be seen on board the Tucker V-Twin Mobile Showroom that will be located at Destination Daytona. Let the representatives show you the advantage of Cyron Motors.
CHOWHALL OF THE WEEK–
The Queen’s name is Laura!! Laura and her husband Joe, Owners of Northside Pub and Grill in Monroe, WI. make the BEST cheese curds I have ever had so far in my life!!
They literally melt in your mouth!
Also their burger called THE ROXIE just took second place in a burger contest! Oh and don’t forget to order a Cocktail. Their MANHATTAN is amazing!
They are located in Monroe, WI. Get there now!! Subscribe to my You Tube Channel here,youtube.com/c/ABikerDude
NEWS FROM THE WEST WING–President Trump Declares State of Emergency in Florida Ahead of Hurricane Michael
President Donald J. Trump declared a state of emergency in Florida yesterday as the state prepares for Hurricane Michael to make landfall in the coming hours, Brett Samuels reports for The Hill.
“The emergency declaration, which is retroactive to Sunday, will provide additional federal assistance and resources to Florida in its preparation and recovery efforts,” Samuels writes. “The measure also includes additional debris removal and emergency protective assistance to several counties that are expected to be hardest hit by the storm, including Gulf, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison and Suwannee.”
In The Salt Lake Tribune, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta and the U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams point out that the opioid crisis has been crippling for many Americans, ultimately keeping them out of the growing workforce. “President Trump has declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency, committing the full resources of his Administration to helping Americans impacted by opioid addiction,” they write.
“Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday he made ‘real progress’ in his latest meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, and said he believes the two countries are back on a path toward denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,” Joel Gehrke reports in the Washington Examiner. At the White House, Secretary Pompeo told reporters that “while there’s still a long way to go and much work to do, we can now see a path to where we’ll achieve the ultimate goal, which is the full and final verified denuclearization of North Korea.”
In The Hill, Allen Gutierrez—Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the Small Business Administration—writes that SBA Administrator Linda McMahon has been re-doubling efforts to support Hispanic entrepreneurs. “The Trump administration is committed to providing Hispanic entrepreneurs with not only the resources they need to succeed, but also the right policies. Hispanic Americans are better off economically today than they were before this administration’s policies were put in place.”
NEW FROM KAWASAKI–On Thursday, October 11th at 10:00 am PDT, Kawasaki will announce multiple new 2019 motorcycle, personal watercraft and side-by-side models.
Brand Fitment: Indian
Model Fitment:Chief Classic/Vintage/Dark Horse, Chieftain/Classic/Limited, Roadmaster/Classic, Dark Horse, Springfield/Dark Horse
Year Fitment: 2014-2019
As well as
Brand Fitment:Honda
Model Fitment:GL1800 GOLDWING
Year Fitment: 2018-2019
And the very popular
Yamaha Bolt
As well we have tons of new seat center locations spread out across the country where you can try it before you buy it https://www.saddlemen.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=19 Taking the guess work and risk out of buying a seat. We’ve had a great 2018 and are on the gas for 19!
— Buster, Team Saddlemen
TRAILBLAZERS NEWS CONTINUED FROM SUNDAY—
THE MELLOW VELO RALLY
Saturday & Sunday, October 13 – 14.
Tim Kenny puts on this event. It will be held at “The Place” in Ventucopa. You can reach Tim at (805) 646-9982 or thruxton71@hotmail.com. A note from Tim: This year we lost Bob Young, who manufactured immaculate replacement sheet metal for many vintage motorcycles and cars in his day, and rode with the bunch of hooligans in Griffith Park on Sunday Mornings. All on perfect British bikes…well, until the new stuff showed up…This is where I met him and many others, like Eddie Arnold, John Munoz…etc…
Old racers..taught me how to ride my Velocette…too bad the road is now closed up the backside to the top. Quite a racecourse. All the old boys would send us pups off the front, then they would slice through the pack like a hot knife. Good lessons. Not to mention the breakfast at Algemac’s before the ride. A real learning experience. I am honoring Bob at my event this year.
TWO MORE RACES AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
On October 6th the 50th U.S. National Speedway Championship will be held at Costa Mesa. The following Saturday, October 13 is the last race of the season and it features the Harley Night Finals and Sidecar National. Gates open at 6pm, Racing starts at 7:30pm. www.costamesaspeedway.net
34TH ANNUAL DUBYA WORLD VET MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS
November 1 – 4. This event is held at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, CA. It will host almost 1000 riders from over 20 countries as they compete to be the fastest older rider in the world in their respective age and skill classes. Riders must be at least 25 years old to compete. The event was founded by Trailblazers/AMA Hall of Fame member, Tom White. It continues with awesome support from his family, Kristin and John Anderson, and Lori Wilson and Bud Feldkamp of Glen Helen Raceway fame.
Practice will begin on Thursday, November 1st . Check the schedule as to who practices when. Racing on Saturday includes the 40 Pro class. The Sunday, November 2nd events include the 50 Pro and 30 Pro.
Each race day stands alone with separate awards given each day. The 50 Pro, 40 Pro and 30 Pro have purse payouts for the first 10 positions.
The latest selection to the Glen Helen Walk of Fame, and autograph session will take place on Sunday, usually around noon. www.worldvetmx.com glenhelen.com/event/dubya-world-vet-mx-champions
NEW WORLD TERMINAL SPEED RECORD ON JET BIKE
This record was set at Santa Pod Raceway in England on September 9, 2018. Eric Teboul reached a speed of 286 mph on a rocket powered bike from a standing start in ¼ mile.
https://rumble.com/v6fqjp-jetbike.html?mref=6176&mc=8jxox
LAND SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT AT EL MIRAGE
The Southern California Timing Association sponsored event will be held on October 21 at the El Mirage dry lake. This will be the 5th of six held there each year at El Mirage. There are usually at least 50 motorcycles competing in many different classes. Some of which run over 200 mph on a 1.3-mile dirt surface that gives better traction than Bonneville. The last 2018 event will be on November 10-11. www.landracing.com www.scta-bni.org
MALCOLM SMITH FREE LEARN TO RIDE DAY FOR KIDS
This will be held at Milestone M/X Park on Saturday & Sunday, November 10-11, 8am – 2pm. Beginners & first timers only, 3 to 10 years old. Bikes and lunch provided. There will be 2019 Yamaha demos for adults to try. No personal bikes. MUST BRING PRINTED VOUCHER. rsvp@malcolmsmith.com Brooke Balmer (951) 687 1300. Milestone m/x park. 12685 Holly St. Riverside, CA.
ENDUROCROSS ROUND 4 IN DENVER INCLUDES eMTB CHALLENGE SERIES AND DEMO RIDES
On October 20th the EnduroCross Championships will come to the National Western Events Center in Denver, Colorado. The eMTB Challenge Series, pedal-assist electric mountain bikes, will be held on a special built track on Sunday, October 21st. Several models of electric bikes will be available for the public to test on a closed-loop dirt test track with terrain elements. Riders must be 16 or older. There is no limit on the number of bikes an individual can test ride. www.endurocross.com
SOCAL NORTON CLUB ARIZONA ADVENTURE
This 4 day scenic southeastern Az. Ride stars in Tucson on October 8th. It will take you to Bisbee, Hannagan Meadow, Pinetop and more before returning to Tucson on October 11th. Vintage bikes, especially Norton’s are encouraged. www.socalnorton.com Info@socalnortonclub.com
PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAILBLAZERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER
A reminder to make your reservation. The cutoff date was October 1st, but you may still get in. The get together is on Friday, October 26th at 6pm. If you are bringing a bike to display, be there by 5:30 with your bike, and empty tank and a drip pan. The event will be at the World of Speed, 2740 SW 95th Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070. P.O. Box 728 Beaverton, Oregon 97075..Attn: Lyndsey Lanphere. $25.00 per person (503) 643 5577
41ST EL CAMINO VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SWAP ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
This is a good one. It is held at El Camino Community College. Buy or sell antique or vintage motorcycle/parts/items 30 years and older. The address is 16007 Crenshaw, Torrance. CA, at the far west upper parking lot. No overnight camping on Friday. (800) 762 9785
47TH ANNUAL BINGHAM SIDECAR RALLEY
The Rally will be on Sunday, October 28th at the William S. Hart Regional Park in Newhall. You can arrive as early as Friday, October 26th. Camping is available, but no motorhomes or house trailers. The event starts at 8am on Sunday and runs until 3:30pm. There is a $10.00 entry fee for sidecars but solo bikes and spectators are free. Come see the bikes, riders and join the fun. Let’s honor an American legend, Doug Bingham. 24151 Newhall Ave. info: Alex Wienberg (519) 2934 Russ Smith (818) 519 2934 russ216norton@yahoo.com
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION
Next event is on Saturday, October 13th. Round 8 of the SCFTA Championship Series at Perris Raceway. Gates open 12:30pm, Practice at 3:30pm, Racing to follow. Next practice on Saturday, October 27th 4pm – 9pm. www.scftaracing.com Vince (951) 443 7622
RESULTS, PHOTOS, STORIES IN TODAYS CYCLE COVERAGE
Here are a couple of the events available online at www.TodaysCycleCoverage.com
CALVMX: http://www.todayscyclecoverage.com/wordpress/2018/09/18/lapaglia-returns-in-style/
Fast Fridays: http://www.todayscyclecoverage.com/wordpress/2018/09/25/janniro-mccloskey-and-estes-track-champions-at-fast-fridays/
WHAT’S IN CYCLE NEWS
Issue 38 Barrick Goes Back to the Future, by Larry Lawrence 30 years ago he was a mechanic and team manager. Then a factory AMA Superbike team technician, AMA Pro Racing’s Road Race Manager, 12 year member of FIM Road Race Commission and more. Now he is out of retirement and twisting wrenches again.
Issue 39 2018 MotoAmerica’s Place in History, by Larry Lawrence. A great overview
Dunlop Race Tire Service to Cease Operations Steve and Betsy Brubaker, who run Race Tire Service, Dunlop’s primary track service, are retiring after 25 years. More in Cycle News. Dunlop is searching for new partner(s). If you are interested: Rob Montasser, Director of Sales rmontasser@dunlopmotorcycle-tires.com
CYCLE NEWS BACK IN PRINT? Yes and no. A special Cycle News 2018 Red Bull Straight Rhythm Preview print edition. In collaboration with Red Bull they styled the print edition after a 1990s era Cycle News. More in Cycle News at www.cyclenews.com You can find one at your Southern California motorcycle dealer’s front counter for free.
50 YEARS AGO IN CYCLE NEWS
Bob Hager on his Montesa took 2nd in the 500cc Jr. class at Carlsbad. Bob made the cover. Evel Knievel getting ready for his jump across the Grand Canyon although he still didn’t have permission. Interview with AMA President Bill Bagnall. Fred Nix moved into the AMA National points lead with his win at Oklahoma City 9 Mile. Larry Bergquist won at the 100’s M.C. 100-mile hare scrambles in Lucerne Valley.
40 YEARS AGO
Garth Brow won the San Jose Mile. Bob Hannah won both motos of Trans-AMA Series opening round. Team Honda won the 24 hours of Bol d’Or. Jay Springsteen edged out Steve Eklund at the final race at Ascot Park to take the 1978 AMA Grand National Championship. Bob Hannah on his 22nd birthday, won round two of the Trans-AMA Series. Interview with 500cc AMA Motocross Champion, Rick Burgett.
30 YEARS AGO
Team USA’s Jeff Ward, Ron Lechien and Rick Johnson won the Motocross des Nations in Italy. Eight straight for America. Scott Parker on cover for winning the Ascot Half Mile. It gave him enough points for championship, but a protest had been file by Bubba Shobert at Syracuse which prevented an official celebration. Eddie Lawson won the final 500cc GP in Brazil. He had already won the championship. Larry Roeseler won the AMA National Hare & Hound in Colorado.
Sunday, Oct. 7 BSAOCSC MT. BALDY STREET RIDE Meet at Buchanan’s Spoke and Rim, 805 W. 8th St. Azusa, CA at 9:30am, ride at 10:30am. (951) 440 3521 or (310) 398 6406
Sunday, Oct. 7 RIDER ROUNDUP AT THE RANCH Calendar Bike Building Championship. Paramount Ranch State Park, Agoura, CA. Old western town movie set at Paramount, near Rock Store on Mulholland. Vendors, exhibits, live music, food trucks, BBQ & draft beer. http://www.cyclesource.com/rider-roundup-at-the-ranch/ jgdesign@fastdates.com
Saturday, Oct 13 MINI MADNESS At Perris Raceway for the 2nd round of Mini Madness. Classes for all Mini’s and Ages, Prizes, Dash for Cash, Custom Awards, Raffle, Giveaways and Team racing. Sign up 1 – 3. Riders meeting 3-3:30, Practice 3:30 – 4:15pm and 1st moto at 4:30 www.tbparts.com
Saturday, Oct 6 Replay of Round 6 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series in Southwick Ma. 1:00 ET for a full 4 hours, 2 hours per moto. www.mavtv.com
October 13 – 14 RSD SUPER HOOLIGANS AT BOLSA CHICA BEACH Moto Beach Classic National Championship Series
Sunday, October 21 BSAOCSC “AFTER THE GOLD RUSH” Dual Sport Ride in California City. Vintage British motorcycles only, with street registration and spark arrestors (760) 365 9191 or (310)-292-8997
November 7 – 11 Elsinore Grand Prix www.elsinoregrandprix.com steve@elsinoregreandprix.com
Sunday, Oct 7 AFT 2018 Grand Awards Party in Manhattan. At the Classic Car Club at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76. www.americanflattrack.com/events/ https://classiccarclubmanhattan.com
Oct. 6 & 7 Motoclimb Super Series Final for 2018 in Tracy, CA IRC Carnegie Classic
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NEWS FROM VINTAGE RIDES–If you wonder what keeps us going, it’s our riders’ thrill and satisfaction. And that’s why our trips aren’t set in stone. We are always on the lookout for the roads less travelled, the most challenging–and staggering–paths and, of course, the most enjoyable accommodations along the way. Our epic Trans-Himalayan is no exception. And starting in 2019, we’re taking the most adventurous of you to new heights.
Introducing:
The Trans-Himalayan
Colossal mountains and legendary motorcycles make for epic rides. With this revamped itinerary, we’ve prepared a unique cocktail of challenge and adventure, designed with seasoned bikers in mind. And we’ll start with a bang: the steep and confidential Sach Pass (4420m altitude). Demanding but rich in grandiose panoramic views, it’s the perfect introduction to the high-altitude motorcycle experience. Winding roads and scenic trails will introduce you to the wonders of this region: spectacular heights, breathtaking moon-like landscapes and colourful cultures. You’ll see it all!
DISCOVER
(Re)discover the adventures of our two daring tour leaders, Johann and Francois,
on an adventure tour of their own in the Himalayas. Three years after shooting this video, we still love it!
Photo credits: Leo Fvy / Géraldine Shandiliya / Myriam Lacour / Hichem Azzouz
Vintage Rides
At Grand Tour Coworking
(by appointment only)
30 rue des Trois Bornes
75011 PARIS
contact@vintagerides.com
+442032898785
THE JUDDS TAKE ‘PICKLER & BEN’ ON A TOUR OF
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM EXHIBIT
THE JUDDS: DREAM CHASERS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Judds return to national television October 12 as they provide “Pickler & Ben” an exclusive walk through of their exhibit, The Judds: Dream Chasers, at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Naomi and Wynonna provide hosts Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron in-depth stories about The Judds’ rare artifacts, original manuscripts, unpublished photos and keepsake costumes on display.
Pickler & Ben
Friday, October 12
The Judds: Dream Chasers exhibit follows the popular duo from their mother-and-child beginnings, from (mother) Diana Judd and (daughter) Christina Ciminella to their chart-topping career peak as one of the most successful duos in country music. In the span of their 8-year career, The Judds earned 20 Top 10 hits, as well as five GRAMMY, nine CMA and seven ACM Awards.
The Judds brought a fresh acoustic sound to country music, with unmistakable harmonies surrounding Wynonna’s powerful lead vocals. They dominated the touring industry in the ’80s, have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, and blazed a trail for male and female artists who have followed them.
“Our lives are on display and it’s so surreal, because I’m still living the American Dream. I hope someone comes through the Hall of Fame, sees our humble beginnings and is inspired to pursue their dreams,” Wynonna shared.
“I think the exhibit is remarkable and reminds everyone to hold onto moments from their own life. We live in such a digital age, but report cards, handwritten notes and awards, even if it’s a sports trophy from school, are important to hold onto. It’s our history. Our lives were changed forever when we signed to RCA Records and we’re incredibly thankful for the Hall of Fame to tell our story through these items,” Naomi said.
The Judds are one of the most celebrated duos in country music history. They’ve earned dozens of industry awards and held a rarely interrupted stretch of 14 No.1 hits, while every single released to radio by RCA landed in the Billboard Top 10. These lifetime achievements are all honored with a new, extensive Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum exhibition. The Judds: Dream Chasers continues through July 14, 2019.
FLORIDA WEATHER REPORT—Just in time…
–Barry Green
KIRSH Helmets Hires Motorcycle Industry Veteran Steve Piehl to Corporate Strategy Role–KIRSH Helmets today announced the hiring of former Harley-Davidson executive Steve Piehl to lead the startup company’s corporate strategy development.
The announcement comes shortly after the company was named a finalist in two major startup funding competitions and after winning the New York Center for Economic Growth’s (CEG) Technology Innovation Award.
After a 35-year career at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, motorcycle industry veteran Piehl joins KIRSH Helmets as Vice President of Corporate Strategy. His role will be focused on the company’s long-term strategy and helping the company deliver its aggressive plan for growth.
At Harley-Davidson, Piehl led teams in the marketing, communications, and customer experience departments. His assignments included the development and launch of the Harley Owners Group, the company’s million-member owners club, and he is a member of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s Hall of Fame.
“It’s an honor to have Steve bring his extensive experience to our team. He knows the motorcycle industry, he understands customers and he’s an experienced leader. Having him at KIRSH Helmets, along with our success in competing for funding and the Technology Innovation Award, positions us well for the future,” said Donnie DeVito, president of KIRSH Helmets. “This is an exciting time for our company.”
“KIRSH Helmets’ revolutionary technology, their aggressive business plan and their desire to be active leaders in the motorcycle industry is what brought me to the company. I’m excited to contribute to the successful launch of their first helmet and their growth plan for the future,” said Piehl.
The CEG’s Technology Innovation Award was earned for the KIRSH CHM-1 motorcycle helmet. It offers riders the most significant change in motorcycle helmet technology in decades, featuring a patented fluid-displacement liner inside a super-hardened shell. Unveiled in 2017, KIRSH Helmets will begin producing and shipping helmets late this year.
— Joe Piehl
M: 312-927-4586
joe@joepiehlcreative.com
joepiehlcreative.com
NEW FROM LOWBROW–Finned Aluminum Gas Caps Add Cool Factor To Late Model Harleys
Lowbrow Customs’ new Finned Gas Caps for Harley-Davidson motorcycles aim to make motorcycles cooler. Not in regards to reducing operating temperature, but in terms of style. Fins have been adopted over the years as a detail on custom vehicles of all sorts. This classic finned design will look at home on a chopper, cafe racer, or just as a unique accent piece on the motorcycle of your choosing.
The Finned Gas Cap from Lowbrow Customs replaces the boring stock gas cap (OEM #61272-92C) on your 1996 & later Harley-Davidson Big Twin or Sportster, as well as almost all aftermarket gas tanks that take a H-D thread-in style gas cap.
A useful feature of these vented, cast aluminum gas caps is the ratcheting mechanism, which allows you to tighten the cap and then rotate it back right to the spot you want it to stay, keeping the design in line with your bike.
The soft and supple gasket will ensure no gas will spill from your tank while out riding, no matter how tight the curves. Lowbrow Customs Finned Gas Caps retail for $39.95. For more information or to order please visit www.lowbrowcustoms.com/gascaps or call Lowbrow Customs toll-free at 1-855-456-9276.
NEW FROM SCOTT JACOB’S DEADWOOD STUDIO–Happy October!
I don’t know about you, but October is one of my FAVORITE months.
The leaves are changing, pumpkin flavored food is everywhere, pumpkin candles are finally ok to burn (I wish I could burn them year round), AND it’s my wedding anniversary!
Ok, enough about why I love October.
Now, I’d like to share why I think YOU will love October!
“Pirate’s Pinot”
Image Size: 19 x 27?
Edition Size: 25
Unframed Sale Price: $720 (was $1,200)
ABOUT THE PAINTING
“I created this painting for the 2010 High Seas Rally. For those that are unaware of the Rally, it’s held on a cruise ship over Halloween. I thought it was the perfect image and it’s unlike anything else I’ve done in my career.”
-Scott
SOMETHING ABOUT THE BIKERNET MANIFESTO– Manifesto: a document wherein a person, government, or organization outlines their intentions, motivations, and/or views. These texts ask and attempt to answer the question: What do I believe? The word manifesto comes from Latin, and it connotes something which is very clear and conspicuous. While the length and content of a manifesto varies between each one, any well-composed manifesto will not only present a clear attack on a worldview, but also a practical means to manifest goals.
Using this definition as a baseline, you could start with a question (or several questions?), such as:
· Do you want to live in a world where new ideas and ingenuity are embraced, or one where government regulations restrict innovation?
Next, present the main intent of the manifesto in plain, concise speech.
a) Celebrating our achievements and understanding their importance, i.e. health, safety, environment, transportation
b) What are we doing to insure that we have the proper infrastructure in place to support a growing population?
c) An educated society is fully capable of making sound decisions without undue government oversight
This section should include the unifying points you’re trying to get across. For instance, you wrote, “We are healthier, and safer than ever before in history. Our vehicles are amazing and we have conquered lead fuels and the worst emissions. We should be free to do so many things because we’ve accomplished so much. We should be celebrating not punishing our fellow citizens for driving cars or smoking a cigarette. We should be free to modify anything we want.”
Attack the current worldview and provide source data to back up your argument.
a) Global warming isn’t what you’ve been told. Climate change is both natural and healthy for the earth.
b) The fallacy of ‘zero’
c) Are fossil fuels as bad for the earth as we’ve been told?
d) Why are we attacking virtual non-polluters such as motorcycles and lawn mowers, and doing so little about major pollution sources?
Offer practical means to manifest goals.
a) Adopt plans to address major polluters. Stop over-regulating statistically insignificant sources of pollution.
b) Continue to train and educate the public with the end goal of having people ever better suited to manage their own lives, rather than having their lives managed by government.
c) Embrace, don’t punish individuality and ingenuity.
Conclusion statement
· Highlight the main points of the manifesto while revisiting your main intent.
Hope this is a little more of what you had in mind.
–Mark Buckner
Member of the Board
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
ANOTHER STELLAR QUOTE: DON’T PRAY FOR AN EASY LIFE—But Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.—from Mark Lonsdale
NEVER STOP OR GIVE UP—We will be working on our Manifesto next week with Mark’s help[. This weekend I will visit Paughco and pick up our Salt Torpedo.
I need to work on the shop tomorrow and start to reconfigure the shop for a Salt Torpedo home.
Check out this book on Amazon from the Scuz. I’ve been corresponding with him for about 40 years. He’s in prison, but got his book published. That must have been tough, but he got it done.
We are already planning for the Long Beach Show party, reception at the headquarters.
It’s going to get exciting, quick.
