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Interesting day today. We are still scrambling around the headquarters trying to dial stuff in, while Jerry finishes a sliced pony-wall in the great room and tears out the faux ceiling in the basement. We have designers working on shop plans, electricians lined up to replace fixtures and clean up 30 years of cable wiring and heating and air conditioning contractors working on a new heating a cooling system.
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We sit and ponder the goals for the next day. Micah is working on our plans for Bonneville. Tonight, after the news I get to have a Jack on the Rocks under the maple tree. And this weekend I want to take the ’69 Panhead out for a test ride.
Let’s hit the news:
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WOMAN GOES TOPLESS— At Public Pool, Claiming She’s Male. Aquatic Center Does Nothing
In mid-June, in Pella, Iowa, the home of a charming Dutch, Christian Reformed community, a middle-aged woman who claims she is a male was permitted to saunter around the Pella Aquatic Center topless and use the men’s locker room, and the Aquatic Center reportedly did nothing to prevent it.
The Iowa Standard reported that the assistant manager stated anyone can wear clothing they associated with their gender identity rather than biological sex. “The policy is set by the city council, according to the aquatic center’s assistant manager,” The Iowa Standard asserted.
–By Hank Berrien
DailyWire.com
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BUELL WINS–Matt Smith blasts down the strip with his Buell taking the winner’s circle
Matt’s second victory this season
On Sunday June 27, 2021, Matt Smith blasted past the competition on his Buell® at the NHRA Summit.
Sunday’s competition was fierce in the Pro Stock motorcycle class with Steve Johnson burning rubber and taking the lead in the previous two races. However, Smith turned it up a notch, dialed in and rode his Buell® into the winner’s circle.
Smith now holds 28 victories in his career, two of which he won this season.
Steve Laham, Chief Product Officer at Buell Motorcycles said, “First, the entire Buell family wants to send our prayers out to fellow Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Kelly Clontz and to long time veteran Top Fuel Driver Luigi Novelli, we hope to see them back on the track soon.
Speaking of the track, congratulations to Matt Smith as he blasted his Buell in the outstanding tradition of Buell performance, he set top speed of the event in his final winning round at over 200mph. Thank you once again to Matt Smith and his Buell race team and all the Buell fans, Buell is Back.”
Visit the Buell website for more information at: www.BuellMotorcycle.com.
LATEST FROM THE CLIMATE DEPOT–Florida Gov. Ron Desantis Signs Bill That Mandates Cities Keep Using Fossil Fuels – Stops cities from making 100% renewable energy goals
https://gizmodo.com/ron-desantis-signs-a-bill-that-mandates-cities-keep-usi-1847176182
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a piece of legislation into law earlier this week that requires Florida cities and towns to keep using fossil fuels and could strangle their ability to set clean energy goals and mandates.
The bill, SB 1128/HB 919, is very similar to a slew of other bills that have entered state legislatures over the past year. These pieces of legislation, which have been dubbed “ban the ban” bills, are sponsored by oil and gas interests.
They’re part of a flurry of public lobbying and private panic from the industry in response to the growing number of cities moving to ban natural gas hookups in new construction.
With its passage, Florida joins Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arizona, and Oklahoma in banning new natural gas hookups in buildings; at least eight other states considered similar bills this year. And, like many of these bills, Florida’s new law has the backing of the state natural gas association and other corporate interests.
“It definitely is following the national trend we’re seeing pushed by the natural gas industry,” said Alissa Jean Schafer, a research and communications specialist at the Energy and Policy Institute who has been tracking the bill.
But Florida’s bill goes a step further than most. The language in the short bill is much broader than its siblings; it says that cities “may not enact or enforce a resolution, ordinance, rule, code, policy, or take any action that restricts or prohibits or has the effect of restricting or prohibiting the types or fuel sources of energy production.”
Proponents of the bill say that this language is meant to encourage “energy choice” for Floridians, a term the gas industry has thrown around as it tries to defend against gas bans. But this phrasing, Schaefer said, opens the bill up to a lot of interpretation, and could be read as potentially restricting cities from banning fossil fuels altogether.
THE STOLEN MOTORCYCLE SAGA—We discussed a series of stories about stolen motorcycles and we reached out to Bikernet contributors for help. Check this:
This may not be the story you were looking for – about a person who had their ride stolen – but this is funny and bizarre true news nonetheless.
Clay Co. deputy stops to help motorcyclist, finds stolen motorcycle and meth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — What started as a quick stop for help from a Clay County, Missouri, sheriff’s deputy ended with a vehicle theft suspect under arrest.
Officials with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy stopped to help a motorist with a broken down motorcycle on the stop of Missouri 210 Highway.
Authorities said it turns out the motorcycle was actually stolen. Not only was the bike stolen, but the motorist was also found with meth.
The suspect was taken into custody for possession of the stolen motorcycle and possession of methamphetamine.
–Wayfarer
Watch for the first episode from the gang in Bandit’s Cantina. —Bandit
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A brother knows how to post what he feels. What is white privilege anyway, working hard and paying taxes?
–Bandit
NAOMI JUDD INDUCTED INTO WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME—
Washington, D.C. – The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted country music icon and GRAMMY® winning songwriter Naomi Judd during its first ceremony at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The event paid homage to women whose body of work represents the best of heritage and legacy of modern American music.
“It’s always gratifying when someone acknowledges your best efforts. I love expressing my deepest feelings as I did in writing ‘Love Can Build A Bridge.’ Not only was I being celebrated at this auspicious event in Washington, D.C., I was among other accomplished songwriters. It was fun to reconnect with Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame. We met years ago. A good time was had by all!” Naomi Judd shared.
Judd joined other inaugural inductees, including Valerie Simpson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Roberta Flack, Tawatha Agee, Klymaxx, Deniece Williams, Jeri Keever “Bunny” Hull and Veryl Howard.
Recently, Judd acted and starred in Lifetime’s V.C. Andrews’ Ruby, a four-party movie series that followed Ruby Landry, who after being raised by her loving spiritual healer grandmother (Judd) in the Louisiana bayou, is ensnared in a world of dark family secrets and betrayal, upon discovering that she has another family living in New Orleans.
Naomi Judd is a six-time GRAMMY®, nine-time CMA and seven-time ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, author and public speaker, whose life and career continues to inspire dreamers today.
Naomi and her daughter Wynonna brought a fresh acoustic sound to country music, with unmistakable harmonies as The Judds surrounding Wynonna’s powerful lead vocals.
The Judds are often celebrated for a rarely-interrupted stretch of 14 No. 1 hits when every single released by RCA Nashville/Curb landed in the Billboard Top 10; and a career that defined what it means to be individualists in the music business.
The Judds dominated touring with 20 Top 10 hits, have sold more than 20 million albums and blazed a trail for duos and women who have followed them. Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Ashland, Ky., mother and daughter duo.
The Judds broke the mold for what it means to be an entertainment titan and remain one of the most successful acts in the history of the country music format. In 2022, The Judds will receive a star on the world’s most famous walkway, The Hollywood Walk of Fame.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FACTORY RIDER BRIAR BAUMAN TAKES FIRST PLACE IN FRONT OF A SOLD-OUT CROWD AT LIMA HALF-MILE
Bauman rings in his 18th career win, and second Lima Half-Mile victory during the Mission SuperTwins
Indian Motorcycle Racing carried out its 2021 American Flat Track (AFT) season Saturday evening under the lights at the Johnny K’s Indian Motorcycle Lima Half-Mile powered by Drag Specialties at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Indian Motorcycle factory rider and two-time Grand National Champion Briar Bauman took first place, solidifying his second win of the 2021 AFT season.
Joining Bauman on the podium were fellow Indian Motorcycle riders Brandon Robinson and Jared Vanderkooi. Robinson, who won last week’s Oklahoma City Mile I, has recorded back-to-back second-place finishes, while Vanderkooi, an Ohio local, secured his third podium of the season.
“This is the same track I secured my first Twins win on back in 2017, so to be able to come in tonight, in front of a sold-out crowd, and take the podium after a dramatic battle is pretty special,” said Bauman. “We knew we were going to have fierce competition, so to have bar-to-bar action and come out on top means a lot to our team and gives us a boost of confidence as we look to the second half of the season.”
The pure muscle win at the Lima Half-Mile sets Bauman at the top of the leaderboard with 139 points. Robinson trails closely with 127 points, while Jared Mees sits in third with 116. Through seven races, the three riders find themselves with two wins a piece, while Bauman has recorded six total podium finishes.
The season is sure to be an exciting journey to follow as Robinson and Bauman continue to duke it out for the coveted position atop the leaderboard. The 2021 AFT season will continue Saturday, July 17, at the Duquoin mile.
For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com
NEWS FROM THE MRF AT THE CAPITAL–This year’s Bikers Inside The Beltway was a great success. Not because we
set a record for the number of states attending, or because we had more
motorcycle riders than usual come to Washington, DC to lobby their members of Congress. We were down in both categories, due in large part to the
slow but steady decline of the coronavirus pandemic.
So, yes, our numbers were down, but unlike a lot of other groups WE WERE
THERE, in our nation’s capital lobbying for our rights, and that’s significant.
In the middle of May a lot of people around the country and in Congress
were still nervous about traveling or meeting face-to-face, but not us. Some
Congressional delegations, like those from my home state of Colorado, were
only taking Zoom meetings, but a lot of others were meetings their constituents in person and our willingness to attend those meetings was noticed. For many legislators and their staff, these were the first in-person meetings they’d had in over a year, and it was the bikers who made the effort to be there.
As part of Bikers Inside The Beltway, MRF lobbyist Rocky Fox holds a pre-meeting briefing with attendees to go over the House and Senate bills we are concerned with, and to address the talking points for each one.
Rocky’s briefing takes place the evening before most of the meetings with legislators are scheduled to be held.
Despite the varying nature of the topics themselves – from the highway bill, E-15 labeling, to self-driving vehicles,
to the importance of a motorcycle advisory council – one common thread was highlighted by Rocky time after time as he walked us through the issues, and that was ‘The Ask’.
Rocky reminded the group that regardless of whether we were meeting with a legislator directly or with one of their staff people, and regardless of the topic being discussed, if we didn’t finish up with ‘The Ask’ we might as
well have never even been there.
The Ask, as I’m sure you’ve all figured out by now, is the last thing we do when meeting with our elected officials.
We ask them to sponsor or co-sponsor legislation we want to pass, or we simply ask for their ‘yes’ vote. Likewise, we ask them to vote against bills we want to kill. We can talk a good game and know all there is to know
about an issue, but unless we ask our legislators to do what we want them to do before we walk out of those
meetings, we are letting them off the hook.
What we want from our elected officials is a commitment, one way or the other, and you can’t get that without ‘the ask’.
With some legislators, especially those we have good, long-term relationships with, we only need to ask once to get a satisfactory answer.
With many others, however, we may have to ask several times, answering their questions along the way, and slowly bringing them around to our way of seeing things.
In thinking about all this, it reminded me of how important ‘The Ask’ is to signing up new members for our organizations as well. The process is largely the same. We need to know what the MRF – or your home SMRO
– has done to preserve and protect motorcycling.
We need to know what our organizations are doing today. We need to be willing to talk to our friends and relatives, or other riders we meet along the way, about these things. And most important of all, we need to ASK these people to join the MRF, or to join our SMRO.
The MRF needs to grow if we are going to continue doing the work that needs to be done. We need the help of you,our members, to get there. So please, talk about us to your
friends, your relatives, the other riders you meet along the way, and don’t forget ‘The Ask.’
–Mark Buckner
Executive Director
THOUGHTS AND INSPIRATION–From the base of the gray mountain
“You’ve got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.” – Arthur Ashe
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison
“Develop success from failures. Discouragement & failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” – Dale Carnegie
“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” – William Ellery Channing
–Wayfarer
Monk in Training
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TRUMP RALLY REPORT–Trump had a rally the other day. The press is making a real effort not to give any indication of the size and enthusiasm. However, the photo in the news has some biker dude holding up the same triangular emblem as in the Bikernet article about bikers for Trump that showed up Thursday. Amazing!
–J.J. Solari
Political Commentator
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GREEN MANIA HITS THE WALL OF NOTHINGNESS–It is now clear that none of Biden’s radical green promises are going to be kept. More broadly the wild green fantasies are going nowhere. There will be some action, but nothing much.
None, nowhere, nothing much — welcome to the wall of nothingness. I for one am celebrating it, at least for now. The fight is not over by any means, but it is going well.
The Green New Deal is dead in the water, maybe even sunk out of sight. Its $10 trillion a year is a glaring fantasy. There is no prospect of a gruesome Great Reset, nor for the incredibly stupid Building Back Better. These draconian slogans are trash, for the next few years anyway. The called for Wrenching Social Reconstruction is not in the offing. We can all breathe a little easier.
Nor are we rushing toward the impossible zero electric power emissions by 2030. In fact our coal burn is rebounding to an estimated 600 million tons a year. Speaking of trillions, that is 1.2 trillion pounds of coal.
There is likely to be some big green spending, code named “infrastructure”, but building stuff is not social change. After all, Republicans like pork too.
Here the big fight is not so much what to build as how to pay for it? For example, the Republicans want electric vehicles to pay their fair share of highway fix ups. Since they pay no fuel taxes they need their own tax system. The green Dems think EVs should get a free ride, literally, all in the name of stopping climate change. Hence the standoff.
The Dems want to tax corporations, gleefully ignoring the fact that poor people buy a lot from them, so they are taxing the poor. They think corporations are some sort of rich people. Jeff Bezos and Amazon are actually very different entities.
I am very curious to see how EV charging stations fare in the infrastructure game. How the Feds can fund them is something of a puzzle. Maybe just more silly tax credits, with grid scale batteries thrown in. We are already wasting huge sums making wind farms and solar slabs into lucrative tax shelters (for the rich). EV charging and big batteries fit right in, right? Green stuff that would never be built otherwise.
So, the Dems might go the “budget reconciliation” (BR) route, bypassing the filibuster and leaving compromise with the Reps behind. In a way BR makes sense because it is limited to tax and spend, which the Dems are very good at. The good news is that major new policies cannot be made under BR. And they only get one a year, something the news never mentions.
So, for example the physically impossible Federal Zero-Emissions Electricity Standard, introduced in March with no chance of passage by itself, cannot be sneaked through on a BR bill. At least not legally, but hey, this is Congress.
The climate alarmists are already howling about nothing serious happening. Music to my ears. All the really bad green stuff is well off the table. I can watch the game with interest instead of outrage.
By David Wojick
–Climate Depot
NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET BLOG EDITOR–People believe the electric car, truck and motorcycle industry is just beginning and the customer base for them is yet to compete with gasoline fans. Have a look at Curtiss offering an incredibly unmatched luxury electric motorcycle model, slimmest, most balanced, 120 HP (expected price $90,000).
It has no digital connectivity, screens, apps, etc found in today’s EV cars and motorcycles. I love that idea – pure motorcycling, no gadgets – it is the kind of originality the electric motorcycle industry needs. But of course, need not cost what they are quoting.
Premium German automotive brand Audi has announced that they won’t be developing any petrol / diesel cars after 2025 and only the old models would be available for sale. The production and sale of the last models of 2025 will be stopped by 2030.
Luxury E-Motorcycle from Curtiss
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–Wayfarer
Imperial Editor
Bikernet Blog™
HEADLINE OF THE WEEK–this COULD take the Century Prize for the fake headline of the past hundred years
–J.J. Solari
TEXAS WEATHER REPORT—It’s hot by she’s up on blocks now! And how to probably Not lift a Dyna to remove the rear tire.
Notice the large, pointed file.
–RFR
Texas Weather Reporter
Bikernet Weather Bureau
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ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE REPORT–
“If you aren’t a member of the MRF and your SMRO, you are riding on my gas” has been put to the test. Assistant State Rep Denny Lange got Congressman Paul Gosar to join ABATE of Arizona. Next is the MRF.
Arizona has had a good state legislative session so far this year. As of this writing, we are still awaiting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. So, we are still working to make sure infrastructure funding is made available.
We didn’t really have to “kill” many bills except for the ongoing CARB emissions bills that have been introduced every year. We had two introduced this session. Both were killed almost immediately.
Here is a short list of the better bills we helped across the finish line this session:
• HB2110: Civil penalties; traffic; mitigation; restitution
• HB2115: Motorcycle safety fund; continuation
• HB2134: Commercial driver licenses; third parties
• HB2173: Commercial driver licenses; renewal time
• HB2770: Mask mandates; business exception
• HB2810: Civil asset forfeiture; conviction; procedures
• HB2813: Autonomous vehicles
We are already planning for the 2022 session.
Thank you Rocky and the entire MRF Board of Directors for a great Bikers Inside the Beltway. We were able to help secure a few more co-sponsors for the MRF Legislative Agenda bills.
–Michael Infanzon
Legislative Director
Progressives Created the California Crises–
The biggest opportunity for moderate Democrats and Republicans lies not in Washington, D.C., but on the Left Coast. Progressives Democrats in California have created three simultaneous crises: electricity, forest fires, and homelessness.
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NEW FROM THE TWISTED ROAD-– Let’s celebrate July Fourth with the sounds of families laughing at picnics, bands playing in parades, the boom of fireworks and of course, the revving engines of these red, white and blue motorcycles.
Introducing Nick’s Picks: Red, White, & Blue for July 4th
Nick Marietta
Declare your own independence this Fourth of July by exploring this great country of ours — on two wheels, of course. This year’s holiday is an especially welcome celebration in light of what we’ve overcome in the past year. So rev your engines for Nick’s Picks July edition (a little early this year) bringing you gorgeous red, white, and blue motos. Rent one of these bad boys and really impress the fam as you roll up to this year’s cookout or into your town’s parade in patriotic, badass style. Now that’s an American dream.
10. Jason S.’s 2017 Honda Africa Twin Enduro Sports Concept
Glenview, IL
9. Vin J.’s 2020 Honda CRF250L
Gilbert, AZ
8. Rocio R.’s 2021 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 – Northridge, CA
7. Javier L.’s 2020 BMW S 1000 RR
Chicago, IL
6. Erick F.’s 2020 Yamaha XSR900
Austin,TX
5. Austin W.’s 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Nashville, TN
4. Major Powersports 2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS – Sportster Iron 1200
Las Vegas, NV
3. Zachary H.’s 2021 Aprilia RS 660
Austin, TX
2. Wolfsmiths 2018 BMW R nineT Urban GS
Houston,TX
1. Laurent C.’s 2016 BMW S 1000 XR
LAS VEGAS, NV
Questions or comments?
Have a bike you want to share on Nick’s Picks?
nick@twistedroad.com
BANDIT’S CANTINA SERIES BROTHER SET UP A STOLEN BIKE SQUAD—
Lorenzo Lamas and Branscombe Richmond in Renegade. 1992-1997…where does the time go?
Yes, the timing seems very good.
“Riding is the cheapest therapy known to man. On a bike you’re immersed in the present – the past and future aren’t issues. Riding gives me answers to my questions and relieves me of worry. When I get off my bike, I feel like a new person,” said Lamas when speaking of his enthusiasm for motorcycles.
I think you are on to something here pard. I know a guy that is hiding out in the Badlands now. Among a long list of accomplishments, he is a seasoned writer.
I’ll put on the old thinking hat….there are a lot of celebrities who ride and have done action-type characters. A new spin with a positive image side of bikers.
Some better introduction to the citizens of the culture in a positive light and that the biker society is a mix like any other.
Pretty ladies. I’d like to see something other than the old switch from a chopper to an MX bike for sequences in the dirt. Either show them how it’s done or something like it. Oh, brother, this could be really cool.
Maybe this is a chance to do away with the old “if I have to explain it, you wouldn’t understand” saying and show them instead. Brotherhood in action…the thousand words adage could be a cinematic or televised “picture”.
To say the least, cops are very much in the news today. Time to instill the “Code of the West” ideal back into our screwed-up society at large. It could be tricky with the political controversy going on as the timing of such things has led to an early demise of some very good television programs and entertainers…and they think writing is easy…
Very interesting and exciting idea sir.
–Sam Burns
U.S. Congress Introduces Resolution Recognizing July 9th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day”
The U.S. House of Representatives introduced House Resolution 491 (H. Res. 491) at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) recognizing July 9, 2021 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD).” The date marks the 12th commemoration of what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.
The resolution was introduced by the House co-chairs of the SEMA-supported Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) and Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA). These Congressional leaders are strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, D.C. The Caucus is an informal, non-partisan member organization that pays tribute to America’s ever-growing love affair with the car and motorsports.
If you or someone you know is hosting a vehicle-related gathering in July—whether public or private—submit the details on the SAN website if you haven’t done so already! Those planning to celebrate with a virtual gathering (online event, livestream, digital gallery, etc.) are welcome to provide details for official inclusion.
You Can Help Honor Our Automotive Holiday
Use the following SAN website link for details. Please spread the word to others!
–SEMA
COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SESSION–As the Colorado legislature has
progressed, there have been no
bills that were going to directly
affect motorcyclists.
There have been infrastructure bills, so we are
always interested in those bills. Last
year we unfortunately set a new
“record” for biker deaths at 139.
Because of that, CDOT has been
making rumblings about wanting to
push for a mandatory helmet law,
as if that is the be all to end all. So
we still have to be on our guard, fortunately
there are no last-minute late
bills regarding helmets.
I do have to give credit where credit is due. The
Colorado Confederation of Clubs
has worked long and hard for years
to get an interlock system in place;
and they finally got it done!! As of
May 1st, bikers here in CO can get
interlock systems put on their bikes
after a DUI so bikes can be treated
like cars and trucks. Then our riding
brothers and sisters can get back
on the road.
Thanks, COC for your
tenacity.
–Dale ‘Bear’ Meade
ABATE of Colorado
NEW FROM BEHIND THE PRISM WALLS–Darlington Air Cleaner
Our Darlington Air Cleaners are machined from solid 6061 aluminum and will help you achieve a clean, classy and traditional style while maintaining maximum performance.
Available in a polished or brushed finish, this kit is designed to be used on all H-D engines that use a CV carburetor or factory EFI (excluding throttle by wire models) and will be available for S&S carbs soon.
Follow along as we install our Darlington Air Cleaner on the Prism Supply shop Sportster while walking you through the step-by-step process.
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND / NRA’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION–
Join us in Houston for the 150th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Put on your best walking shoes and spend Labor Day Weekend exploring products from every major firearms company in the Country.
Book the hunt of a lifetime, view priceless firearm collections, and see an amazing array of knives, shooting accessories, hunting gear, and more!
Bring the whole family, because with 650,000 square feet of exhibit space, there’s something for everyone!
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EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
Friday, September 3 – 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday, September 4 – 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, September 5 – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Autonomous Vehicle Crash Data–This week the federal government took an important step in the oversight of autonomous vehicles on our nation’s roadways. Under an order issued Tuesday, manufacturers of autonomous vehicles must disclose data about crashes involving this new technology. The Motorcycle Riders Foundations applauds the Department of Transportation for implementing this commonsense policy which will protect all Americans.
As reported by Bloomberg news:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is ordering car manufacturers to disclose crashes involving automated driving systems as part of an effort to monitor safety of new technologies being used on the nation’s roads.
The agency announced Tuesday it is issuing an order requiring crash reporting from manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems, including those that can perform driver tasks such as steering, changing speeds and switching lanes.
NHTSA said the action would allow regulators “to collect information necessary for the agency to play its role in keeping Americans safe on the roadways, even as the technology deployed on the nation’s roads continues to evolve.”
“By mandating crash reporting, the agency will have access to critical data that will help quickly identify safety issues that could emerge in these automated systems,” Steven Cliff, NHTSA’s acting administrator, said in a statement. “In fact, gathering data will help instill public confidence that the federal government is closely overseeing the safety of automated vehicles.”
The reporting requirement applies to automated driver assist systems that meet SAE International’s Level 2 automation, the agency said. SAE International, which is an automotive engineering association, crafted self-driving definitions that were later adopted by NHTSA. They used to be named the Society of Automotive Engineers.
NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET DESIGN CRITIC— I have noticed this a lot lately. Guys running ape-hangers made for baggers with the bends made to clear the fairings. Now they are running them on bikes that have no fairings? Looks like hell! Some GUYS JUST DON’T HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL?
–STEALTH
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North Carolina
NEW FROM BARNETT–Barnett Clutch Spring Conversion Kit
Ventura, California based Barnett’s clutch spring conversion kit for 1998-17 H-D Big Twins (except 2013-17 narrow primary models) includes a CNC precision-machined billet aluminum pressure plate and two sets of six heavy duty coil springs.
Designed to replace the stock diaphragm spring/pressure plate assembly, this spring conversion kit “provides smoother shifting and a more progressive, linear clutch engagement. The two spring sets of different tension ratings allow for three different spring pressure options, making it ideal for stock to high performance applications.”
Installation is ‘bolt-on’ with no modifications required. A hydraulic version is also available.
BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES
www.barnettcables.com
OFF-ROAD EXPO Announces–New Date & Location in California
Due to unforeseen circumstances involving Fairplex in Pomona, the Off-Road Expo presented by General Tire was displaced from its longstanding position and as such the event will have a new date and location for this year.
The 2021 Off-Road Expo presented by General Tire will be held at Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California on October 9-10. The event will continue its tradition of convening the off-road community together in Southern California.
The Off-Road Expo team is currently working through logistics and the layout of the new space, which will include both indoor and outdoor exhibit space and will accommodate exhibitors and sponsors starting with those who already have contracts in place.
“We owe a great thanks to the Ontario Convention Center for stepping in on such short notice and providing a location for the Off-Road Expo,” said Jonathan Moore, Executive Vice President, Bonnier Events. “This was certainly a disruption beyond our control and we are happy to have a venue that is within close proximity to our traditional location in Pomona. We look forward to working with the talented and knowledgeable team at the Ontario Convention Center so that we can maximize their facility for this event.”
The off-road industry comes together at the Off-Road Expo as a full collection of leading companies including parts manufacturers, equipment suppliers, gear producers and industry experts/insiders, unite for a full weekend of everything off-road related.
Bonnier Events also recently announced a venue change for our Arizona Off-Road Expo, partnering with NASCAR and Phoenix Raceway. That event is scheduled for September 11-12, 2021.
Companies who are interested in booth space for either of the Off-Road Expo events, can contact a Bonnier Events Sales Rep or visit www.offroadexpo.com.
IT’S NEVER DULL AROUND THE NEW BIKERNET HEADQUARTERS— Just when we thought we found Bikernet Nirvana we ran into a legal snag. More on that to come.
But we will always plug away for freedom and helping brother. Markus Cuff, who is a health nut, never smoked and a vegetarian came down with the big C. Through Bikernet he has shot for numerous magazines, but they are all gone, and he is struggling.
He’s feeling slightly better now, and the Petersen Museum is just down the street. This exhibit was recently launched, and we asked Markus to cover it for Bikernet.
Watch for it coming up shortly. We are scrambling from one project to the next. Hang on for more report. I just spoke to our contractor, Rich Johnson. He’s going to call Pat the shop designer tomorrow. And hopefully that will lead to a connection with our surveyor.
Have a terrific holiday and ride free forever!
–Bandit
