Hey,
This is going to be a good one. We have a ton of material to sort through. We now have two buildings in Escrow and the clock is ticking.
This week contained major moves, but I’m reluctant to discuss them. I’m heading back to LA first of next week and will report in on container and crate efforts as I move forward in preparation for the move.
I am constantly on the line with my tax expert and will report in on the damages. My neighbor Renee made some special pancakes with a brother’s Sturgis honey and coconut milk. Amazing. Let’s hit the news:
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BROTHER FINDS HIS BIKE FEATURE ON BIKERNET— My name George Harris, and I had my bike featured in your magazine (web site). “Show me the Benjamins,” was the title which was the name of the bike. I’m trying to access that motorcycle in your magazine. let me know what I need to do.
Thank You
— George Harris
We found it George. Our search bar works from time to time.—Bandit
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11689
NEW ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE--Cycle Source 282 – December ’20/January ’21
Issue 282 of Cycle Source is chock full of goodness and features the inaugural article The Great American Road Chip, a relatively new moto vagabond on the scene.
Dan Vendittio takes us back to the Keystone Collective and Panhead Jim shares a tale of the War Run. Not one, or two but SEVEN great feature bikes fill our pages and range from a bitchin antique Knucklehead Bobber to a Klockwerks FXRP with everything in between, including a Sportster, a Shovelhead and much more.
Our tech gurus take us to school on DOT 4, how to level a lather and Daniel rebuilds a transmission at Pandemonium. And don’t miss Bandit’s World Report.
Queen Heather
Cycle Source Kingdom
On the Road to Everywhere Motorcycle
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS–The New Slim-Margin Congress
President Joe Biden can look ahead to working with a closely divided 117th Congress in 2021. The U.S. House of Representatives is controlled by the Democrats with a razor-thin majority, and the Senate now has 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and two independents who caucus with the Democrats.
“The slim margins will require bipartisanship to pass legislation and get bills signed into law,” said Scott Schloegel, senior vice president of the MIC’s Government Relations Office. “We engaged transition teams at key agencies over the past two months and look forward to working with members of the new administration once they are settled in. It is likely that government agencies will try to make more significant changes through the rule-making process, which will require close attention to our Federal Regulatory Action Notices (FRANs).”
–MIC
A FEW WORDS FROM THE BIKERNET GURU–
“Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don’t have to sit on it.” – Joyce Meyer
–Wayfarer
Bikernet Monk
Bikernet Temple
At the Base of the Gray Mountain
India
THE NEW SMOKE OUT MAY BE COMING--Just found about this Sunday. There was no Smoke-Out last year but there is an event coming this year by another name. Thunder at The Rock will be held June 18-!9, 2021!
Looks like the format follows the Smoke -Out. Bike show, open drag strip, concerts, vendors and camping! For more info check out THUNDERATTHEROCK.com
–STEALTH
Bikernet Reporter
North Carolina
A NO-COST FAVOR REQUEST FROM THE BIKERNET STAFF—It doesn’t cost a dime to sign-up for Bikernet Blog updates. And I don’t believe you will be hit with constant pop-up ads and bullshit. It’s just motorcycle news and alerts about recently posted articles.
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/survey.aspx
Just takes a second.
–Bandit
Janitor
Bikernet.com
POST FROM THE CAPITOL BUILDING--Let’s take a look at the Biden Harris results after a mere 3 days!
– A loss of 52,100 jobs in oil.
– Ended energy independence for the United States.
– Canada and Texas are suing Biden.
– Antifa (just an idea right), continue to riot and burn down Portland and Seattle.
– Sent our troops that were in DC to sit on the floor of a parking garage, in freezing temps and one bathroom.
– Created a new glass ceiling for girls to hurdle, ruining so many chances for scholarships with his “progressive” transgender programs allowing boys to compete against girls.
– Created a new federal property mask mandate, which Biden broke countless times already.
– Is now allowing illegal immigrants to be counted in the Census for representation in congress.
– A complete halt on student loan forgiveness that he promised.
– A complete halt on the $2000 stimulus program he promised.
– He shot down a Trump admin order to lower the cost of insulin.
– He shot down a Trump admin order to lower the cost of epinephrine.
– Rescinds Trump order banning Chinese Communist involvement in US power grid
– $1.6 billion in gross wages lost.
And JUST TODAY – 8 Chinese bombers, 4 fighters, and 1 sub-hunter just breached Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone, crossing the Taiwan Strait
Everything they’ve done in THREE DAYS has benefitted other countries and hurt Americans.
–from a reader
BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY 2021
The countdown begins now… And it’s less than 120 days away!
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – Be part of a living history as the Motorcycle Riders Foundation takes care of business before Congress.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – You make your hotel reservations & let the MRF know you’ll be there – it’ll help with our planning.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – The MRF will continue to make a positive influence before Congress.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – The MRF’s legislative agenda is expedited with each personal visit to members of Congress.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – A pre-event briefing session, a ride to Capitol Hill, meetings with members of Congress, a post-event debriefing.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – Pre-event briefing May 17, 2021.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – Ride to Capitol Hill May 18, 2021.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – Post-event debriefing May 18, 2021.
Bikers inside the beltway 2021 – Now’s the time to make plans to be there – the future of motorcycling depends on it!!!
Bikers inside the beltway 2021 – Join with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation to protect your rights, your motorcycle and your lifestyle.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – Register & make your hotel reservations now (see attached flyer).
Bikers inside the Beltway 2021 – The countdown begins now… And it’s less than 120 days until May 18, 2021, & BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY!
About Motorcycle Riders Foundation
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) provides leadership at the federal level for states’ motorcyclists’ rights organizations as well as motorcycle clubs and individual riders.
The MRF is chiefly concerned with issues at the national and international levels that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. The MRF is committed to being a national advocate for the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle and works in conjunction with its partners to help educate elected officials and policymakers in Washington and beyond.
HEADLINE OF THE WEEK--this one has may AND could in it. a twofer!!
I forgot the word “appears” in my journalism lecture.
“California appears to be battling a homegrown coronavirus strain which could be to blame for the recent surge and mounting death toll that has gripped the Golden State.”____current “news” item.
it “appears” something “could” be happening.
Trump really should have made me press hack. all this shit would be a thing of the past. BECAUSE I AM THE HACK WHISPERER!!
thank you.
–J.J.
NEWS FROM THE TEAM AT LAW TIGERS— New year, new gear. You could win over $1,000 worth of new riding gear with our Motorcycle Destinations contest!
Tell us your favorite riding destination over at https://hubs.ly/H0DWy_b0 and you could win the ultimate prize pack to help you gear up and get there.
The Motorcycle Destinations Contest includes over $1,000 worth of motorcycle gear, a 2-night premium hotel stay, and $500 in apparel. If you’re interested in sharing the competition on your social channels, we would be more than happy to promote your site on ours including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
–Skyler
BIKER’S CHOICE Manual Primary Chain Tensioner–This manual primary chain tensioner (and replacement shoe) is newly available from Biker’s Choice and allows manual adjustment of the primary chain for performance use.
It also helps prevent premature engine and transmission bearing failure by allowing proper chain tension of 5/8″ – 7/8″ when cold, and is said to be “perfect for use with the 34-tooth compensator eliminator – just remove the outer primary cover to check and adjust.”
It replaces the factory automatic primary chain adjuster on 2006-17 Dyna, 2007-17 Softail, 2007-2016 Touring and 2009-2016 Trike models. Due to the high-performance nature of this product, some increased primary chain noise may be experienced.
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TEXAS WEATHER REPORT—Just a tad cloudy at 55 degrees, and 40 percent humidity, with just 7 mph winds.
Just because the 5-gallon bucket didn’t leak last time you used it, doesn’t mean it won’t next time! Just after you filled it up too! Appears to be at the 3-gallon level, but it’s pushed outward.
However, that led to this Exxon Valdez oil mess overnight on the floor, never mind the large foil pan I could have used and then let’s play what part of the transmission is this? So, the transmission is now car wash clean.
I figured through four speedometers, original only lasted about 23-25,000 estimating 65,000 – 70,000 on the trans. Only thing concerning is the red metal marker on the shift forks, I have and use a red metal marker.
I don’t recall ever being inside this transmission and that’s an odd thing to mark.
And a throwback to how good she looked on her first long journey 5/6 years ago, Shiny Captain!
–RFR
Certified Meteorologist
Bikernet Empire
Texas Panhandle
YOUR GIANT LEAP MOTORCYCE TOURS–
With 2020 done and dusted it’s time to look ahead.
So what’s your New Year’s resolution? Repeat the dose or inject some adventure…
We’re ready to fill the bikes up and point them at some open roads.
Want to join us in 2021 and 2022?
Come join us, share the stories with your friends and eventually your grandchildren — of the year you made the Leap.
Don’t Delay Today, seize the moment and click below.
Discover The Himalayas
North East India
South India
Rajasthan
We offer free cancellation on all of our tours. We ride, or we don’t — there’s no fluff around refunds or postponements.
So how about this as an action in 2021: Travel, explore, discover and challenge yourself in the world’s most colourful country.
Cheers,
Ben
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NEW FROM THE NMA–The Consequences of Ignoring the Law
At the urging of the late motorists’ advocate extraordinaire, Jim Walker, the NMA provided grant support for the defense of a Michigan man pulled over for driving over the speed limit in 2015. This wasn’t your typical speeding case, as illustrated by final closure earlier this month when the state Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from prosecutors.
The facts of the case: Two Saranac officers stopped Anthony Owen for driving 43 mph in an unposted speed zone. Although Owen had not exhibited any signs of impaired driving, he was asked if he had been drinking. He acknowledged “three or four” drinks but denied driving drunk. After roadside sobriety tests, the officers wrote Owen up for suspicion of drinking and driving. During the stop, Owen volunteered that, along with a concealed carry permit, he had a registered handgun in the car. The charges included possessing a firearm while being intoxicated.
The central question of the case was whether convictions arising from traffic stops based on ignorance of traffic law should be upheld. The misunderstanding wasn’t Owen’s, but rather the officers’ who believed the village had a blanket 25 mph speed limit. The street was actually subject to a default limit of 55 mph per state statute. If the reason for traffic stop wasn’t warranted, were the subsequent DUI and firearm possession charges lawful?
In 2006, Michigan passed Public Act 85, which required municipalities to conduct speed studies to justify posted limits. Many had been set previously by local officials without any engineering justification. Years after PA 85 went into effect, several of those same localities ignored the law and kept postings artificially low. That led to situations like Saranac where enforcing a 25 mph limit was illegal without proper engineering support.
Walker testified at Owen’s original trial, noting that PA 85 required local governments to establish speed limits based on science and not some arbitrary method. He added, “It’s long past time that cities and counties can defy the law. We are supposed to be a society under the rule of law. That means the government has to follow it just as much as the citizens.”
Owen was initially exonerated in the courts, but the Ionia County prosecuting attorney successfully appealed and convicted Owen on impaired driving. The Michigan Court of Appeals later determined that the traffic stop was unlawful because of the mistaken belief that the speed limit was 25 rather than 55 mph, which effectively suppressed the evidence obtained during the Owen traffic stop. The prosecutor again appealed, resulting in the placement of the recent Fourth Amendment unreasonable-search-and-seizure case on the state Supreme Court’s docket.
The Court, by a 4-to-3 order, declined to hear the appeal, thereby upholding the Court of Appeals decision in Owen’s favor. The threat averted–for the time being anyway–is that traffic stops and convictions based on a mistaken understanding or total ignorance of the law cannot hold up. The startling fact is that the more uninformed the enforcement officer, the greater his power, and the more diminished the constitutional rights of drivers become.
The bad faith exhibited in the Owen case was not by the officers who made the traffic stop but by the Village, which subverted state law by allowing imaginary speed limits to be enforced.
–NMA
QUICK, New Bikernet Reader Comment!–THE EDGE BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for January 21, 2021
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/THE_EDGE_BIKERNET_WEEKLY_NEWS_for_January_21_2021.aspx
Watching your relocation with interest, S.D. Wyoming, Montana, I feel will be the last of the FREE states.
This will be my 37th trip to sturgis. Badlands feel like home. Even Wifey is looking at real estate there. Next winter we are gonna rent a house there just to make sure she can hack it. She loves Spearfish.
–Steve
Midlothian, IL
MILITARY SOURCE IN DC Sponsored by Nash Motorcycles–
“For the last week my battalion has been sleeping on the floor in the Senate cafeteria. Today the Senate kicked us out & moved us to a cold parking garage.
5000 soldiers.
1 power outlet.
One bathroom.
“This is how Joe Biden’s America treats solders.”
“Yesterday dozens of senators and congressman walked down our lines taking photos, shaking our hands and thanking us for our service. Within 24 hours they had no further use for us and banished us to the corner of a parking garage. We feel incredibly betrayed.”
WEEKLY NMA NEWS–Illinois gets ‘caution’ grade for highway safety laws
(The Center Square) – A new report highlights highway safety laws a safety group says Illinois needs to improve.
In its 2021 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety looked at 16 laws considered essential to traffic safety.
The organization gave every state a rating in five categories: Occupant protection, child passenger safety, teen driving, impaired driving and distracted driving.
Illinois received a “caution” grade for lack of a recommended safety laws, including a motorcycle helmet law and a booster seat law. The state received good marks for having restrictions on using cell phones, an open container law, and a rear-facing child seat requirement through the age of 2 law.
President Cathy Chase said the report is designed to spur action to implement solutions to keep motorists and road users safe and out of over-extended emergency rooms.
“During the nearly two decades we’ve been issuing the Roadmap Report, nearly 600,000 people have been killed on our nation’s roads and over 40 million have been injured,” Chase said. “This public health toll is significant, staggering and deserving of swift action and serious attention.”
Just more than 1,000 people died on Illinois roadways in 2019, and the ten year total is 9,930. The annual economic cost of motor vehicle crashes in Illinois is $10.8 million.
Illinois U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sponsored the Safe To Drive Act, which is meant to provide resources to states to encourage people to engage in non-distracted driving.
“This is essential as we try to get the message out that it is time to put down the phone,” he said.
Eight states – Rhode Island, Washington, Delaware, Maine, Oregon, California, New York and Louisiana – received a “green” or good rating for traffic safety laws. In addition to Illinois, 29 states received a “yellow” or caution rating.
Twelve states earned a “red” rating for danger for failing to adopt the organization’s recommended laws, including neighboring Missouri. Missouri is one of just two states with only three of the organization’s optimal laws on the books, after the repeal in 2020 of its 52-year-old helmet requirement for all motorcycle riders.
–NMA
Don’t Miss “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV Special Set —To Premiere February 7
Representing the innovation and ingenuity of the automotive aftermarket industry, the annual “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special is back and will premiere on A+E Networks’ History Channel on Sunday, February 7, 2021 9a (EST).
Adrienne “AJ” Janic and Tanner Foust return to their hosting duties as a new group of builders compete against one another for a chance at being named the best of the best and receiving the Top Builder Trophy. Hear from the builders in exclusive interviews, see their builds up close and watch the Top 12 judging.
The judges, industry experts RJ DeVera (Meguiar’s), Cam Miller (HS Customs), Jeremiah Proffitt (Proffitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers) and 2019 Battle of the Builders Champions Mike and Jim Ring (Ringbrothers), were tasked with narrowing down the field of over 300 vehicles to the Top 10 in each of the four categories—Hot Rod, Sport Compact, Truck/Off-Road and Young Guns–before choosing the Top 12 builds.
The Top 12 competitors judged each other in the final round to determine the top build in each category and then the top build overall. These builders know what to look for when it comes to superior automotive craftsmanship and they judge their peers accordingly. Experience all the action and cheer on your favorite builds on A+E Networks’ History Channel on Sunday, February 7. Check your local listings for times in your area.
For more information about the SEMA Battle of the Builders program, visit the website: www.semabotb.com
QUICK, OPEN THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY–LOVE DRESS
A woman stopped by, unannounced, at her son’s house. She knocked on the door then immediately walked in.
She was shocked to see her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally naked. Soft music was playing, and the aroma of perfume filled the room
“What are you doing?!” she asked.
“I’m waiting for Mike to come home from work,” the daughter-in- law answered.
“But you’re naked!” the mother-in-law exclaimed.
“This is my love dress,” the daughter-in-law explained.
“Love dress? But you’re naked!”
“Mike loves me and wants me to wear this dress,” she explained.” It excites him to no end. Every time he sees me in this dress, he instantly becomes romantic and ravages me for hours on end. He can’t get enough of me”
The mother-in-law left.
When she got home, she undressed, showered, put on her best perfume, dimmed the lights, put on a romantic CD, and lay on the couch, waiting for her husband to arrive. Finally, her husband came home. He walked in and saw her lying there so provocatively
“What are you doing?” he asked.
“This is my love dress,” she whispered sensually.
“Needs ironing,” he said. “What’s for dinner?
He never heard the gunshot.
–Joe Smith
SWAP MEET DATES FOR WALNECK’S 2021 1/7/2021
CORRECTION . . 2 new events added – Pecatonica, Illinois May 31, and July 26, 2020, Lebanon, Indiana
May 31 Pecatonica, Illinois, Walneck’s Motorcycle &Car Swap Meet, Winnebago County Fairgrounds 500 W. 1st. Street, Pecatonica, Illinois. Indoors & Out, rain or shine. 20-minutes west of Rockford, Illinois on rte 20.
All brands of motorcycle and cars parts, and accessories. 8AM – 2PM, vendor spaces $50, 10×10 indoors. And TAKE ALL THE ROOM YOU NEED $50. Vendor set up 6AM – 8AM. Admission $ 8.00, under 14-free. Free parking. 630 / 985-2097 www.walneckswap.com FREE Corral to sell your bike. With COVID it is a good idea to CALL ME a week ahead of time at 630 / 985 – 2097 Buzz or Pixie
December 5. Lebanon, Indiana. Walneck’s motorcycle Swap Meet. Boone County Fairgrounds. At I-65 and mile marker 139, two big heated building of Harley, parts, as well as any British or Japanese as well. NO SHOW. 10 x 10 spaces $ 50 with admission for 2.. Admission $ 8.00. Under 14-free. General admission 8AM – 2PM. Vendor set up on Saturday 9AM – 2PM. Sunday 6AM. www.walneckswap.com . With COVID it is a good idea to CALL ME about a week before, at 630 / 985 – 2097 Buzz or Pixie
–Thanks Buzz & Pixie
VETERANS CREED–To understand a Military Veteran you must know:
We left home as teenagers or in our early twenties for an unknown adventure.
We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.
We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.
We learned the basics and then we were scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.
We found new friends and new family.
We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed.
We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.
We didn’t get enough sleep.
We picked up both good and bad habits.
We worked hard and played harder.
We didn’t earn a great wage.
We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events.
We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.
We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.
We fought for our freedom, as well as the freedom of others.
Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare.
We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.
We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.
We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all.
We have dealt with victory and tragedy.
We have celebrated and mourned.
We lost a few along the way.
When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new and some of us never came home at all.
We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.
We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand.
We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.
We know however, that, if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one, in a heartbeat.
Being a Veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.
It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.
People see a Veteran and they thank them for their service. When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.
So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country.
Try to remember the good times and make peace with the bad times. Share your stories. But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran.
–from Steve Bauman
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S&S CYCLE TO SUPPORT ROYAL ENFIELD BUILD TRAIN RACE PROGRAMS–
S&S Cycle will provide parts and support to BTR grassroots programs
Milwaukee, Wis – January 28, 2021 – Royal Enfield announced today its continued technical partnership with S&S Cycle into 2021, collaborating on projects including the BUILD TRAIN RACE (BTR) road racing and flat track programs.
Royal Enfield and S&S Cycle established a relationship in developing the FT411 and Royal Enfield’s American Flat Track program in recent years. S&S Cycle also manufactures multiple aftermarket parts and accessories for Royal Enfield motorcycles. This year, S&S Cycle will create parts to assist with the BTR road racing program, including exhausts, footpegs and triple clamps, and continued support of the BTR flat track program. S&S Cycle will also help to develop a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 road racing package and consult on future racing opportunities in the Americas.
“S&S Cycle and Royal Enfield continue to grow our relationship through our racing programs,” said Breeann Poland, Marketing Lead for the Americas and Global Brand Manager for the Continental GT platform. “S&S Cycle is a renowned manufacturer in the performance aftermarket industry and its teams have supported our BTR flat track over the last year. Royal Enfield is excited to partner with S&S Cycle again for the road race iteration of the program, leveraging the brand’s capabilities to design, develop and manufacture some of the best performance parts in the industry.”
S&S Cycle is based in Viola, Wis, just a few hours drive from the Royal Enfield North America headquarters. Establishing itself as one of the premier V-Twin aftermarket parts manufacturers, S&S Cycle has expanded into other markets, including developing a wide range of performance parts for the Royal Enfield Twins model lineup.
“Royal Enfield is a great partner for S&S Cycle and allows us to reach a new audience of riders,” said Paul Langley, president of S&S Cycle. “The programs that Royal Enfield has developed have not only provided female motorcyclists the opportunity to get involved in racing but afforded us the chance to develop parts and accessories for the Royal Enfield Twins platform. Royal Enfield is one the global leaders in motorcycle production and getting access to the brand helps S&S Cycle as we look to expand our business.”
After the successful debut of the flat track BUILD TRAIN RACE program, Royal Enfield looks to road racing as the program continues to evolve. Seven female motorcyclists were recently announced to build, train and race with road racing prepared Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 motorcycles.
To follow along with the BTR program, visit BuildTrainRace.com and to see S&S Cycle’s line of Royal Enfield parts, visit SSCycle.com.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 125 dealers in North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the Himalayan and the all-new 650 Twins: INT 650 and Continental GT 650 motorcycles along with a range of genuine motorcycle accessories and apparel.
For more information on Royal Enfield North America, please visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.
NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER–ASPARAGUS
A lady had been taking the full-stalk canned style asparagus that she pureed and she took 4 tablespoons in the morning and 4 tablespoons later in the day. She did this for over a month. She is on chemo pills for Stage 3 lung cancer in the pleural area and her cancer cell count went from 386 down to 125 as of this past week. Her oncologist said she does not need to see him for 3 months.
Several years ago, I had a man seeking asparagus for a friend who had cancer. He gave me a photocopied copy of an article, entitled,
`Asparagus for cancer’ printed in Cancer News Journal, December 1979.
I will share it here, just as it was shared with me:
‘I am a biochemist,and have specialized in the relation of diet to health for over 50 years. Several years ago, I learned of the discovery of Richard R. Vensal, D.D.S. that asparagus might cure cancer.
Since then, I have worked with him on his project. We have accumulated a number of favorable case histories.
Here are a few examples:
Case No. 1, A man with an almost hopeless case of Hodgkin’s disease (cancer of the lymph glands) who was completely incapacitated. Within 1 year of starting the asparagus therapy, his doctors were unable to detect any signs of cancer, and he was back on a schedule of strenuous exercise.
Case No. 2, a successful businessman 68 years old who suffered from cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of medical treatments, including radiation without improvement, he went on asparagus. Within 3 months, examinations revealed that his bladder tumor had disappeared and that his kidneys were normal..
Case No. 3, a man who had lung cancer. On March 5th 1971, he was put on the operating table where they found lung cancer so widely spread that it was inoperable. The surgeon sewed him up and declared his case hopeless.
On April 5th he heard about the asparagus therapy and immediately started taking it. By August, x-ray pictures revealed that all signs of the cancer had disappeared.. He is back at his regular business routine.
Case No. 4, a woman who was troubled for a number of years with skin cancer. She finally developed different skin cancers which were diagnosed by the acting specialist as advanced.
Within 3 months after starting on asparagus, her skin specialist said that her skin looked fine and no more skin lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus therapy also cured her kidney disease, which started in 1949. She had over 10 operations for kidney stones, and was receiving government disability payments for an inoperable, terminal, kidney condition. She attributes the cure of this kidney trouble entirely to the asparagus.
I was not surprised at this result, as `The elements of materia medica’, edited in 1854 by a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, stated that asparagus was used as a popular remedy for kidney stones. He even referred to experiments, in 1739, on the power of asparagus in dissolving stones. Note the dates!
We would have other case histories but the medical establishment has interfered with our obtaining some of the records. I am therefore appealing to readers to spread this good news and help us to gather a large number of case histories that will overwhelm the medical skeptics about this unbelievably simple and natural remedy..
For the treatment, asparagus should be cooked before using, and therefore canned asparagus is just as good as fresh.
I have corresponded with the two leading canners of asparagus, Giant and Stokely, and I am satisfied that these brands contain no pesticides or preservatives..
Place the cooked asparagus in a blender and liquefy to make a puree, and store in the refrigerator. Give the patient 4 full tablespoons twice daily, morning and evening.
Patients usually show some improvement in from 2-4 weeks.. It can be diluted with water and used as a cold or hot drink. This suggested dosage is based on present experience, but certainly larger amounts can do no harm and may be needed in some cases.
As a biochemist I am convinced of the old saying that `what cures can prevent’. Based on this theory, my wife and I have been using asparagus puree as a beverage with our meals.
We take 2 tablespoons diluted in water to suit our taste with breakfast and with dinner. I take mine hot and my wife prefers hers cold.. For years we have made it a practice to have blood surveys taken as part of our regular checkups.
The last blood survey, taken by a medical doctor who specializes in the nutritional approach to health, showed substantial improvements in all categories over the last one, and we can attribute these improvements to nothing but the asparagus drink…
As a biochemist, I have made an extensive study of all aspects of cancer, and all of the proposed cures. As a result, I am convinced that asparagus fits in better with the latest theories about cancer. Asparagus contains a good supply of protein called histones, which are believed to be active in controlling cell growth. For that reason, I believe asparagus can be said to contain a substance that I call cell growth normalizer. That accounts for its action on cancer and in acting as a general body tonic.
In any event, regardless of theory, asparagus used as we suggest, is a harmless substance. The FDA cannot prevent you from using it and it may do you much good. It has been reported by the US National Cancer Institute, that asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione, which is considered one of the body’s most potent anticarcinogens and antioxidants.
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LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK--2017 Harley-Davidson® FXDB – Street Bob for $14,995.00
see it here:
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Vivid gloss black 2017 Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob (FXDB)
Some of the features/Add-on’s on this bike
* Saddle Bags
* Vance & Hines Two into One full exhaust system
* Hi-Flo Air cleaner
* 6-speed
* Twin Cam 103™
* Front brakes: Single disc. 4-piston fixed
* Rear brakes: Single disc. 2-piston torque-free floating
* Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual trip-meter, RPM/Gear display, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-speed indicator light
* High beam, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system(optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings
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LE PERA SEAT OF THE WEEK–‘Silhouette’ Deluxe Solo for Dyna
New from legendary Californian custom seats specialist Le Pera, the ‘Silhouette’ Deluxe Solo for 2006 – 2017 Dynas “offers the same flowing lines as our classic ‘Silhouette’ but with a bit more Cush for your customer’s Tush!”
It has a 12.5″ wide driver seating area and is available with or without pillion. Available options include Biker Gel, leather seating and full leather.
Still handcrafting all its seats at the company’s North Hollywood, California headquarters after more than 45 years as the market’s design leader, all Le Pera seats feature a powder-coated steel base plate, a specially poured high density “Marathon” molded foam foundation and double-stitched, handcrafted cover with bonded polyester thread for durability.
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KING OF BAGGERS— Five Rounds In 2021
The King of the Baggers debut at the WeatherTech Raceway, Laguna Seca, California, in November 2020 is considered to have been such a rousing success that it will return in 2021 – with a five-round series held in conjunction with the 2021 MotoAmerica HONOS Superbike Series.
“Naysayers be damned,” says MotoAmerica!
The series, which adds fuel to the fire of one of the oldest rivalries in motorsport, Harley-Davidson vs. Indian, will begin at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, April 30-May 2, in Braselton, Georgia, and conclude September 17-19 with the MotoAmerica season finale at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
In between there will be rounds at Road America in Wisconsin, back at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in California and at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex.
While the debut of the King of the Baggers was an invitational, the 2021 series will be wide open to all qualified AMA license holders, with championship points being tallied at every round and a National Champion to be crowned at the season’s end.
“Honestly, the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers debut race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca went better than we even dreamed of,” said race legend and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey.
Read more at AMD:
https://americanmotorcycledesign.blogspot.com/
GOVERNOR OF CALIF STARTS TO REOPEN UNDER THREATS of RECALL VOTE—But first: Newsom’s Delusional Letter to Biden
Gavin Newsom has written a letter to Joe Biden, saying he “stands ready” to “highlight” California’s “policy innovations” so they can be adopted nationally. I stand ready to highlight California’s policy failures so they can be averted nationally.
To that end, I’ve sent Biden a fact check of Newsom’s delusional letter. It begins, “In your Inaugural Address you said, ‘There is truth and there are lies.’ I am writing to correct several inaccuracies in a January 19 letter sent to you by the Governor of my State, Gavin Newsom.”
Below are a few excerpts:
Newsom writes that California is “a model for what’s possible.”
In fact, California’s own residents see it as a model that has failed:
A study this month by U-Haul ranked California “last by a wide margin” out of the 50 states in terms of migration growth.
53 percent of Californians are thinking of leaving the state.
63 percent say the American Dream is dead here.
California is “implementing progressive policy.”
In fact, California has the nation’s most regressive policy outcomes:
The highest poverty rate
Up to half the nation’s homeless
The second worst education for poor students, ahead of only Alaska.
Nearly the widest income inequality.
“We are strengthening our state by investing in California’s High Speed Rail project.”
In fact, the High-Speed Rail Project is nowhere close to operating. It is now at least 13 years behind schedule and tens of billions of dollars over budget.
“One of California’s top priorities is safely reopening our schools.”
In fact, California has the nation’s most severe school closures and just imposed new requirements that will force additional closures among the few districts that are currently open.
California is “enabling people to get back to work.”
In fact, California has had the most severe business closures and nearly the nation’s worst unemployment throughout the COVID era.
“California is doing its part to help struggling residents pay the bills.”
In fact, California’s “EDD” unemployment office is the national poster child for government failure and has stopped millions of Californians from paying the bills.
“California has charted a successful path on homelessness.”
In fact, homelessness has been increasingly rapidly in California while going down in the rest of the country.
My letter concludes: “If you are seeking a model of a ‘progressive’ government, California is not the place to look. Ours is a Capitol plagued by corruption, with devastating consequences for the people of our state.”
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California Legislator,
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QUICK New Bikernet Reader Comment!–NEWS JOURNALISM 101
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/NEWS_JOURNALISM_101.aspx
Well, yeah…
I recently read the Communist Manifesto (in it’s entirety). I gotta tell ya, it was an eye opener.
I glance at the local news from this computer which comes out of Memphis. There are a lot of killings… I don’t understand how some of these clowns made it past the third grade, the spelling is that bad.
Also, I remember when Dolly was a truly beautiful woman (as was Pam Anderson) before the DOCTORS…
You’re welcome
— Cap’n Bill
REAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS REPORT–
Three U.S. nuclear plants are set to close in 2021. They produce more electricity than all of the solar in California, and yet solar receives 250 times more in subsidies than nuclear.
President Biden and Congress must act now to keep them running.
Whenever nuclear plants are closed, electricity prices and air pollution rise.
It is for that reason that Environmental Progress and our allies are fighting to save America’s nuclear plants, and build more of them, as part of a Green Nuclear Deal.
Please consider helping our efforts by sharing the terrific article by Forbes columnist Robert Bryce, below, and making a donation to support our work!
–Michael
Michael Shellenberger, Founder and President, Environmental Progress :: 2569 Telegraph Avenue :: Berkeley, CA 94704
QUICK OPEN, THE VERY BAD JOKE BANDIT’S CANTINA LIBRARY-– Lady in a Florida retirement community was sitting on a bench near a gentleman she didn’t know.
“Are you new to Happy Acres?” she asked.
“No, I’ve owned a condo here for 20 years.” he replied.
“That’s interesting,” she said. “I’ve lived here for 15 years, but I’ve never seen you before.”
He replied, “I’ve been in prison for the last 17 years.”
A little stunned, she asked “Well, what was it you had done?”
He replied, “I murdered my wife.”
After a long pause she said, “So you’re single?”
–EL Waggs
A CRASH WITH A POSTIVE OUTCOME–
Jenna Stellar crashed hard without quality gear and paid the price. Her Stellar Moto Brand gear hopes to save other ladies (and gentlemen) from the same fate. Interesting story of this lady in Thunder Press.
–Sam Burns
You hear the proverb ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ all the time, but Jenna Stellar’s case is particularly apropos.
Stellar, a Hollywood stylist and costume designer, tore up her knee badly in a motorcycle crash a few years back and spent months in recovery. But her rehab time wasn’t just spent thinking about style and wardrobe for Sunset Boulevard glitterati. While in physical therapy, Stellar rekindled a fire that’d been smoldering for years – her own women’s moto gear business, one that melded high-end style with advanced protection.
“I ended up in the hospital and was pretty torn up,” she told Thunder Press. “Later, during physical therapy, I suddenly had all this time on my hands. I was pissed I hadn’t protected myself with better gear, and there wasn’t anything good out there in women’s gear. I’d thought about starting my own company for so long, and now I had the time and motivation to do it. It was really stupid to have chosen vanity over protecting myself, and I wanted to give women better options so they didn’t have to learn this lesson the way I did.”
The result was Stellar Moto Brand, which Stellar launched three years ago – though it took about a year and a half to get the business off the ground, with much of that time was spent researching and finding the best fabric technologies to create gear that would keep women safe.
But over and above peerless protection, Stellar wanted women to have stylish gear so they didn’t need to choose between looking great and being protected.
–by Joy Burgess
Photos courtesy Stellar Moto Brand, Bad Beard, John Ryan Hebert, Sam Ray and Jessie Gentry
Read the whole story on Thunder Press: https://thunderpress.net/american-motorcycle-features/going-down-getting-up/2021/01/18.htm
https://www.stellarmotobrand.com
ABATE OF WASHINGTON REPORT–Attached are two bills that ABATE has worked to get sponsored, but with only a “virtual” session, things are proceeding slowly on bills that don’t easily seem to fit into a progressive agenda. But we aren’t going to give in easily.
The first bill is HB1106, the Lane-Sharing For Safety Act sponsored by Rep. Drew McEwen (an ABATE OF Washington MEMBER). It would allow lane sharing (low-speed lane-splitting) only when traffic is flowing at 25 mph or slower.
The lane-sharing motorcycles would only be allowed a 10 mph speed differential above the flow of traffic.
The other bill is HB1254, Motorcycle Right Shoulder Riding. It would allow motorcycles to ride single file on the freeway right shoulder, using the same traffic flow and speed differentials as in HB1106. We feel that getting these bills passed would offer the motorcycling community of Washington state options to safely and legally extricate themselves from heavy traffic congestion and help to reduce overall congestion levels for all travelers.
We are also working on a bill that would allow helmet choice for riders over 18 when certain insurance requirements have been met (health insurance meeting the federal standard). However, that bill has not yet been introduced this year.
ABATE of Washington is looking to continue our successful record of getting bills passed to benefit motorcyclists in Washington. Brian Lange Legislative Affairs Officer ABATE of Washington
–from Rogue
Senior Editor
Bikernet.com
KEEPING THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN–If plastic water bottles are okay, but plastic bags are banned, — you might live in a nation (state) that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If you can get arrested for hunting or fishing without a license, but not for entering and remaining in the country illegally — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If you have to get your parents’ permission to go on a field trip or to take an aspirin in school, but not to get an abortion — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If you MUST show your identification to board an airplane, cash a check, buy liquor, or check out a library book and rent a video, but not to vote for who runs the government — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If the government wants to prevent stable, law-abiding citizens from owning gun magazines that hold more than ten rounds, but gives twenty F-16 fighter jets to the crazy new leaders in Egypt — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If, in the nation’s largest city, you can buy two 16-ounce sodas, but not one 24-ounce soda, because 24-ounces of a sugary drink might make you fat — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If an 80-year-old woman who is confined to a wheelchair or a three-year-old girl can be strip-searched by the TSA at the airport, but a woman in a burka or a hijab is only subject to having her neck and head searched — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If your government believes that the best way to eradicate trillions of dollars of debt is to spend trillions more — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If a seven-year-old boy can be thrown out of school for saying his teacher is “cute” but hosting a sexual exploration or diversity class in grade school is perfectly acceptable — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If hard work and success are met with higher taxes and more government regulation and intrusion while not working is rewarded with Food Stamps, WIC checks, Medicaid benefits, subsidized housing, and free cell phones — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If you pay your mortgage faithfully, denying yourself the newest big-screen TV, while your neighbor buys iPhones, time shares, a wall-sized do-it-all plasma screen TV and new cars, and the government forgives his debt when he defaults on his mortgage — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
If being stripped of your Constitutional right to defend yourself makes you more “safe” according to the government — you might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots.
–Sam Burns
NEWS FROM THE RODDER’S JOURNAL–This winter, we have been hard at work shipping orders, returning phone calls and catching up from the holiday rush. At this point we’re pretty darn close to being back on schedule. We’ve re-stocked items that were sold out, and we have also received new merchandise that is now ready to ship. So, we’re kicking off 2021 with 25% savings across the board.
The sale runs through Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. East Coast time, and it applies to all in-stock items (including subscriptions, renewals and gift subscriptions). All you have to do is use the code TAKE25 at checkout online or over the phone.
2020 was difficult for just about everyone, but we’re excited to see what the new year brings. We have replenished our stock of all-time favorite T-shirts and books, and our website now reflects that. So, if you have some time, swing on by and take a look.
To place an order, click the red box above, or give us a call at (800) 750-9550. At this time, we are still working to find an alternative, trackable international shipping method that is both economical and safe. We are not accepting orders for international economy shipping, and we ask that anyone making a purchase from outside the United States uses Priority International shipping.
We thank everyone for your patience, and we’re optimistic about what’s in store.
Cheers!
Your Friends at The Rodder’s Journal
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA PARTNERS WITH MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION TO OFFER FREE BASIC eCOURSE TO NEW RIDERS–
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Central to the values of Triumph Motorcycles is a passion for riding. To share this passion Triumph Motorcycles America has partnered with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) to make the MSF Basic eCourse available free of charge to prospective new riders, or former riders interested in riding again.
The 3-hour eCourse, valued at $20, is a great introduction to riding. It is also a prerequisite for the hands-on MSF Basic RiderCourse, which in most states will make student eligible to obtain a motorcycle endorsement upon completion.
“Triumph Motorcycles has always been ‘For The Ride’, so this is a very fitting partnership to help share that passion. Now more than ever, people are looking for new forms of recreation, so I couldn’t think of a better time to help them discover the joy of riding.” Rod Lopusnak – General Manager, Triumph Motorcycles America.
“We’re excited to partner with Triumph and help people embark on their journey into motorcycling. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation believes in lifelong learning, and prospective riders will find the eCourse to be the best first step to becoming a lifelong rider.” Erik Pritchard – President and CEO of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
To facilitate the offer, Triumph has launched the website TriumphRider.com, where prospective riders may complete a form to be emailed a unique promo code, which can be applied when they register on the MSF website to redeem the Free Basic eCourse, compliments of Triumph.
ALL KIDS BIKE NEWS–
Hey KB- I have joined you as the newest National Ambassador for All Kids Bike movement. I have been promoting and writing articles about All Kids Bike for a couple of years now. I actually have an article in the upcoming February issue of Rider Now Magazine.
–Chris Gibbany
Moto Journalist
Bike and Car builder
WE’RE ON A MISSION TO TEACH EVERY CHILD IN AMERICA HOW TO RIDE A BIKE IN KINDERGARTEN PE CLASS. ALL KIDS BIKE IMPACT 260 Schools Funded 38 States Live 46,333 Students Impacted This Year 253,763 Students Impacted in 5 Years ** as of December 31, 2020 If you want to make an impact at a […]
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BIKERNET READER COMMENT–
I read the blog that you a considering leaving California. I left California a Year and moved to the United States. We are in Sturgis, SD. When you get to SD and enjoy the freedom you will wonder why did you wait so long to move. Lots of room anywhere in the Black Hills.
–Rich Johnson
WHACKY DAYS AHEAD—I need to start to throw shit away, give shit away and figure out how to load shit for moving. I looked on Uline and can buy crates from them, but they come prepared for assembly. Not sure I want to build crates, but I’m doing the research.
