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We blasted out of Boulder Canyon between Deadwood and Sturgis, South Dakota at 4:00 in the morning last Friday. There was a deal on a 1948 ULH 80 Flathead Harley, the last year. An ex-longtime Paughco employee Steve H. was struggling and needed cash.
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We sought various options, but then the weather cleared, and we needed bolt early to miss the next snow. As it turned out we ran into some snow in Wyoming, but no big deal.
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We powered through to Wendover where lodging was scarce, but we bunked in at the Best Western and they treated us well and the morning coffee was stellar.
We rolled alongside the Paughco Headquarters at 2:00 p.m. on the dot. After a meeting with the grand emperor of the Paughco empire, Ron Paugh we did the deal and made for Downtown Carson City and the Courtyard Marriot, which got a very low score from us. I’d watch out for those guys.
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Regarding Paughco, they are perhaps the largest most trusted manufacturer of custom and old Harley replacement parts in the industry. Their product line is massive, and they do it all in house. I’ll get into that more as we start on project bike builds for this year as soon as my shop is completed.
Let’s hit the news, then I’ll tell you about the rest of the knockout 1,100-mile Flathead blast and shop progress. It’s screaming together.
The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE STURGIS MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME–This week the Motorcycle Riders Foundation was notified by Emma Garvin, Executive Director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame, that the Motorcycle Riders Foundation will be inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2022 Inductees. The ceremony will take place in August during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
While there are a significant number of individual members associated with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation that have been inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame, it is noteworthy that our organization as a whole will now be included.
MRF Chairman and President, Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, had this to say, “Our organization being inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame is an outstanding achievement that truly recognizes the impact the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has had on the National and International motorcyclists’ rights scene over the past four decades.
It is truly a celebration of our Founding members and the contributions of each Sustaining Member Organization, Sustaining Motorcycle Club, and individual members since the beginning of this movement. For this recognition to happen in the spiritual center of motorcycling makes it even more special.”
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to thank Gary Sellers and Jiggs Cressy along with all of you that sent in letters in support of our nomination.
–Fred Harrell
Senior Communications Specialists
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
MEME OF THE DAY–“This tire’s going flat. But I’m not. Wanna ride me for a while?”
–J.J. Solari
BIKERS FOR TRUMP CREW CHECKS IN–Our Bikers rolled up in force to Pres. Trump’s Arizona Rally and made it clear – President Trump and his supporters will not be canceled by Leftist thugs!
We’re the only grassroots organization with the determination to take on the violent Left at a moment’s notice. Now we’re being called to rally behind Trump and his supporters in Texas in less than 10 days!
Keith, we have a major problem. After Arizona, our Bikes are running on empty. If we can’t keep our gas tanks filled, our Bikers aren’t going anywhere.
Because of Bidenflation, our biggest cost is the gas to fuel up our Bikes. If you care about stopping ANTIFA and BLM from harassing our voters, rush your contribution so we can fuel up our Bikes for Pres. Trump’s Texas Rally!
Skyrocketing gas prices are a serious emergency that threatens the biggest advantage we have over the Left – MOBILITY!
We’re counting on you to pitch in whatever you can to get our Bikers gassed up and on the road for Texas!
Democrats think they can flip Texas and deny President Trump another major victory in the state. Help gas up our Bikes so we can show the Country that Texas is still solidly behind President Trump.
–Chris Cox
Bikers for Trump
NEWS FROM THE PRISM GANG— Paradise Road Show
We just got back from a trip out west to see a bunch of our friends at the Paradise Road Show. Our trip started with a visit to the Cycle Zombies crew where we got to see Beach Pig and Tropical Beef, Matty Matheson’s two panheads that feature a slew of our parts.
After that, we got to see the show in Palm Springs at The Saguaro. Our friend Jonny shot some photos while perusing The Golden State, so keep scrolling to enjoy his pics from our trip.
–Prism Gang
Frankie and Em blasted out to the Palm Springs show. Wasn’t a big deal according to them, but a nice ride to the desert.
–Bandit
DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS BONNE BELLE PROGRESS REPORT—Brian one of the new partners reports: We had an issue with the Timken set pushing the crank assembly too far over to one side in the case, no allowing bother cases to close together properly.
I was able to tur the lip off the ounput shaft in order to get us back to where we need to be. We are sending the flywheels out to be cut for active balance at the balance master.
The cylinders are being fit to pistons currently.
RESPECT TODAY–If you don’t think every day is a good day, just try missing one.
–Cavett Robert
I refuse to allow anything or anyone to disturb my peace of mind.
I Let Go of yesterday and the fears of tomorrow by living fully in the Present. I will not condemn or judge anyone or anything, even the guy who cuts me off in traffic.
I find an opportunity in each second and refuse to waist one precious moment of my day. I make choices to block out any old tapes playing in my head of doubt, regrets or negativity. As my day unfolds, I return to these words to remind myself of my commitment to Live large. I don’t know how many days I have left on this plain, so I commit to this Consciousness constantly.
Today is a gift and I am so Grateful for It. Make it the best day ever! As I Pause at the end of Today, I will look back and just smile and say Thank You.
And So It is…
Namaste’
“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
I hope everyone who is reading these words is having a Great Day and if you are not you do have the right to change it right now.
THE COOL ANTI-DOOM READ OF THE DAY—by Ed Berry, PhD
The journal, Science of Climate Change, published my landmark scientific paper on December 14, 2021.
My paper, and papers by Murry Salby and Hermann Harde, are checkmate proof that natural CO2, not human CO2, causes most of the increase in atmospheric CO2. Physics proves our CO2 does not change our climate.
In 1992, Al Gore claimed,
“Only an insignificant fraction of scientists deny the global warming crisis. The time for debate is over. The science is settled.”
I attended the meeting in the San Francisco Bay area where Bush’s toady told some 100 climate physicists like me that we were out of a job. They did not want physicists to tell them our CO2 does not cause climate change. They wanted and would fund only ecologists to write reports on the damage humans do by burning carbon fuels.
The dark side propagates its climate fraud by trying to scare you with its claimed consequences if you do not do what they tell you to do. Fear causes us to abandon our logic and common sense. Likely, the witch doctors of old used the same techniques.
How to understand the climate fraud.
Almost Every day, the news media tells us about a new “climate catastrophe.” The subliminal message is “because it’s bad, you caused it.”
The climate fraud may be the mother of all frauds. Belief in IPCC’s core assumption dumbs us down and makes us susceptible to other frauds, like gun control and COVID mandates.
They say, “natural CO2 emissions stayed constant and human CO2 caused the problem.” This is the ecological nonsense of “Nature is Good, Human is Bad.”
My book Climate Miracle explains in a short read the logic you need to defend yourself against climate alarmism.
The proof is important.
According to the scientific method, it is impossible to prove a theory is true (as climate alarmists try to do) but it takes only one contradiction to prove a theory is false. My paper supplies that contradiction.
According to the scientific method, my paper overturns the “consensus” claim that IPCC’s core assumption is true, and it “outvotes” the thousands of IPCC papers that claim IPCC’s core assumption is true.
Now, the only scientific way for them to justify their climate alarmism is to show there is a major error in my paper. Many have tried but no one has succeeded.
Human CO2 does not “accumulate” in the atmosphere.
CO2 flows through the atmosphere like water flows through a lake. Imagine a lake where a river sends water into a lake and lake water flows out over a dam. Pretend we arrive when the inflow is small but constant and the water flowing over the dam is equally small and constant.
The lake level is at equilibrium. Its outflow equals its inflow. The lake level is constant. Suddenly, the inflow increases. It raises the lake level. This rise in the lake level makes more water flow over the dam. The lake level rises just enough to make its new outflow equal its new inflow.
That illustrates now human and natural CO2 that flow into the atmosphere change the CO2 level in the atmosphere. Nothing accumulates. The level rises only enough to make CO2 outflow equal to the CO2 inflow.
Let’s do a first approximation.
The IPCC says annual human CO2 emissions are about 5% of natural CO2 emissions. This is like a recipe. What you put in is what you get. The only difference here is your recipe is flowing out of a hole in the bottom of your bowl as you pour things in.
Because human CO2 inflow is 5% the human CO2 level in the bowl is also 5%. The natural CO2 level in the bowl is 95%.
Same for CO2 in the atmosphere. This first approximation says human CO2 is only 5%.
But the IPCC theory is that human CO2 is at 30%. This shows IPCC’s core assumption is wrong.
Let’s do more accurate calculations.
My paper uses IPCC’s natural carbon cycle data and annual human CO2 emissions data to calculate the true effect of human CO2 emissions. Notice I use IPCC’s own data to prove its assumption about human CO2 is false.
Human and natural CO2 do not react with each other. So, we can calculate their effects independently, which simplifies the calculations.
My calculations include human CO2 that recycles back into the atmosphere and the transfer of human carbon from the slow carbon cycle to the fast carbon cycle. The whole banana.
The result, as of 2020, is human CO2 has increased to only 8% of all atmospheric CO2. This is still nowhere near the 30% required by IPCC’s core assumption. Therefore, IPCC’s core assumption is wrong. Not even close. In fact, a fraud.
The IPCC attempts to explain this problem.
The IPCC tries to get around this problem by claiming human CO2, but not natural CO2 stays in the atmosphere for hundreds of years. And by staying around longer, the human CO2 goes up to 30%.
Thus, the IPCC digs its own grave.
This IPCC claim is absurd because human and natural CO2 molecules are identical, so they flow out of the atmosphere at the same rate.
IPCC’s story (and it is a story) would require a magic demon in the atmosphere that can separate human CO2 from natural CO2 molecules, and then detain the human molecules. It can’t happen. No one should fall for this baloney.
–Ed Berry
LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK–2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X – Forty-Eight for $11,995.00
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REPORT FROM DIME BAG LEATHER–Made a stop in Stonehead Leather in Utica, IL. Cool shop, Keith and Darsi were very helpful and carry a huge lineup of leather and biker goods.
Visit Stonehead Leather in Utica, IL and on Facebook. Also visit their website stoneheadleather.com
Reference: stoneheadleather.com
We are located in the quaint village of Utica, IL, just outside of Starved Rock State Park. We are near Mattheissen State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park. We specialize in motorcycle leather and motorcycle riding accessories.
The owners, Keith and Darsi have been riding for 40 years and are very knowledgeable about your biking needs.
We carry a wide variety of men’s and women’s leather jackets, chaps and vests covering a large size range. We have a large selection of doo-rags, gloves, clothing and jewelry. We have over 2000 patches in stock to customize your leathers.
We also do custom work making gun holsters, shoulder holsters, phone cases, repairs, and various other leather needs.
–Adam Croft
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OPEN ROAD RADIO IS COOKING FOR THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY–Open Road Radio is celebrating 25 years on radio this year…First broadcast was January 2nd 1997!
WOW – It’s been a thrilling ride and I have met the best people thru motorcycling – YOU!
That sure did go fast!
If you would join us LIVE this Saturday by zoom in our LIVE broadcast, record your message on your phone and send to me via email, OR pre-record with me on…Friday Jan 7th.
Plz pick one of the options most convenient to you for a :30 sec to 3 min:
Congratulations Open Road Radio on 25th yr. Anniversary
Happy New Year Greeting
Thoughts of potential motorcycle Industry trends 2022 -Motorcycle predictions
RECORD YOUR MESSAGE ON YOUR PHONE: State name, business & message Send to me: gina@openroadradio.com TODAY FRIDAY . Engineer will supercut and add your name & business caption
GO LIVE WITH OPEN ROAD RADIO SAT JAN 8th: Various Time slots on Open Road Radio Saturday Jan 15th LIVE (will provide zoom link)
Plz feel free to mention your business, ambitions, goals of 2022!
Plz let us know if you are avail to join us (asap) in one of these fashions…we are stoked to have you on our memorable Open Road Radio 25th Anniversary Edition! (All month long)
–Gina Woods / President
Open Road Radio- Moto Lifestyle Talk
Celebrating 25 years!
LIVE every Sat 11 am – 12 pm cdt
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–THE PROGRESS REPORT BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for January 13, 2022
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/THE_PROGRESS_REPORT_BIKERNET_WEEKLY_NEWS_for_January_13_2022.aspx
I don’t agree with you! Been subscribing to Cycle Source for 2 years and it’s BORING! All the bikes are the same. All rigids, aftermarket front end, blah blah blah. No originality! I could teach anyone to build a rigid in a weekend. It ain’t hard mounting a fender on a rigid, give me a break!
I understand having bikes for the common guy but if you look at the recent issue featuring all the bikes from the past year there are only one or two standouts. Look at the rigid you just featured under construction from Carl Pussar, this will be a bitchin ride!
I’ll let my subscription expire. I pay money for mags that show me something new not stuff I built 40 years ago. Yeah, yeah choppers forever, whatever. Build something!
Just cause the guy built his own handlebars or sissybar, big deal. Are there any magazines out there that show some pro builds? A magazine full of garage builds are boring. Sorry. I’m sure this will piss off a lot of people.
I’m entitled to my view and I’m not pissing on any of those builders, just the magazine. We all started somewhere but magazines are supposed to spark our imagination by showing us something we haven’t seen.
— Danger
San Jose, CA
NEW FROM NAMZ–
Our BRAND NEW Front ABS Extension Harness is now available!
NAMZ did it again! Making it easy for you to do it right! Our NEW Front ABS Extension Harness will allow the extension on front ABS on all 2008-Up Bagger Models equipped with ABS.
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REPORT FROM WAR-TORN HOMELESS OVER-RUN LA–I went down to the bar at lunch and the girls said tell Bandit Hi!
The bar manager gave me free whiskey in my Coke, and all is good. Tomorrow is the last day before retirement. I gotta figure out what the next move is. I hope to eventually talk the old lady into moving to Austin, Texas.
–Gearhead
THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC FROM RMJ–
–Rob O.
NEWS FROM SEMA–Thank you for your dedication to our cause as automotive advocates. Your efforts help safeguard our hobby from serious threats. As you’re likely aware, enthusiasts are being hit by unjust, unfair, and unnecessary government actions across the nation.
To strengthen our fight together and win the battles ahead, our collective influence must become unmatched. And, to make the amount of noise required for those in elected positions to listen more intently, deeper involvement must come from everyone.
The good fight for our cause must be won. Ready to get more involved? For the first time ever, die-hard enthusiasts like you can officially join SEMA. Please help our entire community conquer the battles ahead by stepping up as an official SEMA Individual Member today. Many thanks for your consideration and ongoing support!
An air of cautious optimism rang in the New Year following the close of a tension-filled 2020. Historic difficulties appeared to be making way toward recovery on many fronts. Not surprisingly, a slew of challenges awaited our automotive hobby directly in the coming days—along with a few welcome opportunities. However, a completely unexpected legislative battleground revealed itself as the year progressed.
In the wake of lingering uncertainty, enthusiasts’ concern with government overreach grew to an unprecedented level. In short, actions taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) caused a viral backlash—awaking a “sleeping giant” in the process. The result forged an epic movement that attracted hundreds of thousands of fresh advocates to our cause. After all, the laws and regulations impacting one’s garage likely affect many others. Learn more about the events that unified our hobby at the following link: “PUTTING OUT FIRE… WITH GASOLINE!”
The legislative slate is wiped clean with the arrival of the 2022 sessions. Thank you in advance for your help supporting initiatives introduced in your state. Meanwhile, here’s a look back at the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) recent pro-hobby efforts:
FEDERAL UPDATE
RPM Act: The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act) was reintroduced in the 117th U.S. Congress. The bipartisan, pro-motorsports, pro-business legislation will clarify that it is legal under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to make emissions-related changes to convert a street vehicle into a dedicated racecar.
It will also confirm that it is legal to produce, market and install racing equipment. In 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft rule stating that such conversions were illegal, as were products used to make the conversions.
The EPA withdrew the draft rule following a huge, SEMA-led public outcry but still stands by this controversial interpretation of the CAA. The legislation (H.R. 3281/S. 2736) is sponsored by Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Jon Tester (D-MT). There has been unprecedented grassroots support for the RPM Act in 2021, as more than 1.5 million letters have been sent to Congress this year supporting the bill.
SEMA Challenges EPA Position on Race Parts: In early 2021, SEMA filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit between the EPA and Gear Box Z Inc. (GBZ) in which the EPA stated that the CAA does not allow a motor vehicle to be converted into a racing vehicle used solely for competition. In its brief, SEMA challenged the EPA’s assertion, noting that “the agency’s interpretation breaks from the plain language of the CAA, the legislative history, and EPA’s regulations and guidance.” The U.S. District Court for Arizona declined to consider the motor vehicle conversion issue raised by SEMA, and GBZ ultimately settled with the EPA over the issue of selling defeat devices for highway vehicles.
Replica Vehicle Law: SEMA worked with Congress to enact a 2015 law allowing low-volume motor vehicle manufacturers to begin selling fully functional, turn-key replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago—from 1930s roadsters to 1960s muscle cars and more. Each company could produce up to 325 replicas a year for the U.S. market. The program has been on hold until the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues a regulation to implement the law. The agency completed the rule in early January 2021, but it was not officially published in the Federal Register before the presidential transition. The rule is now scheduled to be reviewed and published in January 2022.
E15 Ethanol Fuel: SEMA submitted comments opposing a proposed rule by the EPA to modify or remove the current E15 warning label requirement for gasoline that contains 15% ethanol (E15). Ethanol, especially in higher concentrations such as E15, can cause metal corrosion and dissolve certain plastics and rubbers in older automobiles that were not constructed with ethanol-resistant materials and certain specialty high-performance equipment installed on newer vehicles. The EPA’s proposed new label at the gas pump would weaken the warning message and be smaller in size. SEMA argued that these changes would increase the likelihood of E15 gasoline being used in incompatible vehicles.
In a separate action, a federal appeals court found that the EPA had overstepped its authority by issuing a 2019 rule allowing gasoline with up to 15% ethanol to be sold year-round. The court ruling reimposes a summertime restriction for certain E15 sales due to fuel-volatility concerns that higher blends of ethanol combined with warmer temperatures may lead to increased smog.
Recreational Trails Program: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a study which concludes that the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) should be receiving nearly $300 million annually rather than the $84 million currently allocated from its portion of federal gas tax receipts. The amount is based on an analysis of fuel used for nonhighway recreation from the 18.4-cents-a-gallon federal taxes collected at the pump.
RTP funds are used to construct and maintain trails for all types of activities, including motorized, non-motorized and mixed-use trails (off-roading, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, etc.). SEMA is urging Congress to enact legislation to increase the RTP funding to the FHWA study estimates.
National Monument Boundaries: President Biden has directed the U.S. Department of the Interior to reconsider the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, which were reduced under the previous administration. A decision is pending.
The stunt was for the film ‘Riding High’ about the life of a motorcycle stuntman. “They asked me to do the jump at the end of the film because they were worried,” said Kidd. “It had been raining a few days before and they insisted that I have a mudguard on the front of my bike.
But while in flight the wind caught the mudguard and overbalanced the bike, so the landing was not easy.” In the film, audiences were amazed at how the bike was nearly vertical when landing. “I was also told to wear a visor on my helmet, which blew backward as I was landing, but I ‘nailed’ it” Eddie told BBC Essex.
Kidd, who was only 20 at the time, completed the stunt before a stunned group of spectators, fans, and press. Only wearing motorcycle leathers and a crash helmet, he landed on the jump and despite the pressure came away with only a minor leg injury.
Photo attribution: BBC
–from Sam Burns
FUCK Commiehartt–
To all the bikers, brick layers, construction workers, dock workers, ranchers and farmers across America who previously bought work clothes from the vax-Nazis at Communist China Carhartt Corporation:
Support your brother and sister Americans in harm’s way!
Don’t buy from any CCP-ball-licking company telling free American citizens what experimental crap they have to inject into themselves to have a job, like Communist Australia. Let Carhartt know what you think, as a former customer: covidquestions@carhartt.com
United we stand, divided we fall.
–Special Agent Zebra
ARCH Motorcycle and J.W. Speaker Announce Official Lighting Partnership–J.W. Speaker, an LED and emerging lighting technologies designer for automotive, powersports, transport, and industrial products, and ARCH Motorcycle, a Los Angeles based bespoke production motorcycle company co-founded by Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves, today announce their official lighting partnership.
J.W. Speaker will provide its premium LED headlights for all ARCH Motorcycle units built in 2022, including the ARCH KRGT-1 and the upcoming ARCH 1s and ARCH Method 143 models. J.W. Speaker and ARCH Motorcycle will also partner in developing customized LED lighting technology for future ARCH models.
“We’re beyond thrilled to be working with ARCH Motorcycle as their lighting partner for 2022 builds and beyond. We look forward to collaborating with the ARCH team,” said Trish Logue, Director of Marketing at J.W. Speaker. “J.W. Speaker has been at the forefront of innovative LED lighting designs for decades and developed the world’s first dynamically Adaptive Motorcycle HeadlightTM, designed to calculate bank angles on a real-time basis, automatically sending light up or down as the motorcycle leans into a corner. ARCH Motorcycle has built its brand around utilizing best-in-class components and we’re proud to be part of its roster of partners.”
“J.W. Speaker has been an important collaborator of ours for years, so we’re excited to evolve that relationship further as we look ahead to the release of upcoming models like the ARCH 1s,” said Gard Hollinger, co-founder at ARCH Motorcycle. “Our riders’ safety is of utmost importance and working alongside a trusted partner like J.W. Speaker with their Adaptive 2 Series headlights ensures we deliver best-in-class lighting technology for all ARCH motorcycles.”
ARCH Motorcycle was founded on the idea of redefining the American performance cruiser and delivers an unrivaled riding and ownership experience through an obsession for innovative design, engineering excellence and dedication to the rider. Every ARCH Motorcycle is delivered via a uniquely collaborative process tailoring livery and ergonomic fit to each owner. What started off as an exploration of what may be possible in the world of motorcycling has quickly evolved into the benchmark for the premium motorcycle category.
For more information on J.W. Speaker’s premier LED lighting technologies, visit www.jwspeaker.com. Information on ARCH Motorcycle is available at www.archmotorcycle.com.
–ARCH Motorcycle
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NEWS FROM THE STURGIS MUSEUM–I am beyond excited to announce to you that Carlo & Emma Lujan have been selected to join the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Class of 2022! We received handfuls of letters that made it clear Carlo & Emma are well deserving of their induction. They have spent their lives in the motorcycle industry.
–Emma K. Garvin
Executive Director
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
605-347-2001
www.sturgismuseum.com
TEXAS ALERT–Wall Street has never been too keen on Texas. The bustling streets of progressive Manhattan are a stark contrast to the wide-open plains and freedom-founded principles of the Lone Star State. But until now, coastal elites’ disdain for Texas has been mostly limited to peering down their noses at our state.
But today, Wall Street firms are colluding on a coordinated attack against Texas and our way of life. Wealthy investment managers like BlackRock and Bank of the West are denying capital to energy companies, wielding their money and power like a wrecking ball with one goal — destroying the oil and gas industry.
But energy is the driving force of our lives and livelihoods — so I’ve made it a priority to fight back.
Senate Bill 13 sends a strong message to big business: If you boycott Texas energy, Texas will boycott you.
Under this new law, the state of Texas will no longer do business with companies that actively boycott or divest from fossil fuels. The reason is simple: Texas wouldn’t be Texas without energy. Our economy, prosperity, and quality of life would be at risk without the fuels made right here in our state.
In 2017, I championed similar legislation regarding Israel. Thanks to Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature’s decisive action, the state of Texas no longer contracts with companies that boycott Israel. We’re proud to stand firmly with one of our greatest allies — and to show the same support to the energy workers who power our state and our entire nation.
Energy makes our lives possible. It’s not just about jobs and the economy, although those things are important. Energy represents nearly a third of Texas’ GDP and funds more than 10 percent of the state’s budget. Last year alone, oil and gas contributed nearly $14 billion to our schools, roads, and Rainy Day Fund. In pre-COVID times, that number was even higher.
More importantly, nothing we do is possible without Texas’ rich natural gas and petroleum reserves. We rely on fossil fuels to get through our day, from the gas we put in our cars and the electricity keeping our businesses running to the plastics used in a myriad of medical products, including the masks and gloves keeping our health care heroes safe.
The burgeoning energy discrimination movement is denying capital to our responsible, hard-working energy businesses, which means the energy we need will be less affordable and less secure — and everything we do will be more expensive. It’s a recipe for worsening poverty in a time our economy, though stronger than the rest of the country’s, is already struggling to return to normalcy.
And when investment managers choose political pet causes over their fiduciary duty, our retirees will suffer for it even more. The Texans who will one day depend on their investments and pensions for retirement — including our teachers, first responders, and state employees — deserve to know their money is being treated with care, not manipulated for political purposes.
BlackRock and its compatriots in the investing world will claim that divesting from fossil fuels is necessary to prevent a climate catastrophe. But these claims don’t stack up for several reasons. First, the data models used to justify big-government climate policies are suspect at best. Second, these same models project that even eliminating fossil fuels entirely would have next to no impact on global temperatures.
A realistic and pragmatic view of climate science recognizes that the climate is changing, but those changes are likely to be mild and manageable — even more so as technological advancements make us more resilient.
The tangible benefits of affordable, reliable energy to Texas — lower poverty, improved economic opportunity, better heath, stronger national security, and even a cleaner environment — far outweigh the risks of slightly warmer temperatures decades from now. To continue to reap those benefits, this critical legislation sends a strong signal to both Washington and Wall Street.
Texas is proud to lead the fight.
–The Honorable Phil King
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Kuryakyn Adds High-End Audio and Travel Bags to Expand Offerings for On and Off Roaders– Kuryakyn today introduced new products expanding its offerings in motorcycle audio and travel bags for both adventure and on-road motorcycle riding. This is the company’s first launch event since being acquired by Tucker Powersports in September of 2021.
The new king of the hill in mobile speakers is the Kuryakyn Wanderbar. It delivers audiophile sound quality to motorcycles, ATV’s, side by sides or a tailgate party or campsite. The Wanderbar’s 35-watt dynamic stereo amp delivers power to two woofers and four tweeters while integrated passive radiators produce thumping mids and bass lines owners won’t expect from a compact speaker. The chargeable lithium battery packs power for hours of music, for charging other electronics or powering the built-in task light. It’s available in a 14-inch ($599.99) or 10 inch ($579.99).
If smaller size and permanent mounting is important to a rider, the Road Thunder Sound Bar Plus is the right choice for your motorcycle or ATV. It packs a punch in sound and includes a solid mount to a motorcycle or ATV. while using less handlebar space. The two full range speakers and four tweeters add a personalized soundtrack to every ride. The mounts for the Road Thunder Soundbar Plus accommodate a smaller 1 1/2 in handlebar. It’s available in Satin Silver and Black. ($469.99).
Man’s best friend will enjoy Kuryakyn’s best accommodations ever, with the new Pet Palace Flyweight Ruff Pack. This backpack-style dog carrier is loaded with creature (and human) comforts, making it perfect for motorcycles, bicycles, hiking, or hitting the town.
The weather resistant 1000-denier nylon construction and PVC-coated mesh vent panels will support up to 15 pounds of furry fun. Soft tie-down points allow for mounting on motorcycle passenger seats and other vehicles. ($99.99)
Kuryakyn’s Torke line of waterproof carrying cases for ADV and overlanding gets four new additions to the family. A large removable dry pouch, a waterproof pannier, waterproof gun case and a waterproof duffle bag join the lineup that is especially appealing to off roaders and riders who don’t have hard bags on their bikes. All have waterproof RF-welded PVC construction, submersible IPX7 zippers. The Torke Dry Rifle Case features a plush padded interior to ensure your rifle stay protected and dry. The Pannier has a 24-liter capacity and the Duffle is 33 liters, expandable to 39 liters.
The Momentum line of bags gains four new styles this season, the Wanderer Touring Seat Bag the Road Warrior Bag, the Vagabond Bag, and the Freeloader Bag. All are constructed from UV-rated weather-resistant 1200 denier textile material. The Wanderer is a great do-it-all bag with a huge center storage area. It has a 60-liter capacity. The Road Warrior features eight separate storage areas and works great as a trunk or sitting on a luggage rack. It has a 60-liter capacity. The Vagabond Bag is great for a weekend road trip with lots of storage options and a 46-liter capacity. The Freeloader Bag is a duffle style that quickly mounts to any sissy bar or backrest. It has a 33-liter capacity and expands to 39 liters.
“Kuryakyn continues its mission of delivering great products that make a better experience for all riders,” said Kuryakyn Brand Manager Tyler Anderson. “Our new products are designed to meet the needs of motorcycle riders, ATV and side-by-side owners and their ‘faithful companions.’ This brand continues to innovate and improve the riding experience for all of our customers.”
A New Year and a Call to Action–The MIC Government Relations Office is asking association and powersports industry members for their eyes and ears in 2022. A new year in statehouses across the country and in the nation’s, Capital can mean anything from new regulations to new legislative bills and even new tariffs. It can mean new challenges at the local, state, and federal level.
“Your government relations team stays on top of federal and state legislative matters, but if there is legislation that you are particularly interested in, we welcome you to contact us to express your interest, support, or concern regarding individual bills in your state,” said Scott Schloegel, senior vice president at the MIC’s GRO. “A new legislative season means a blitz of new bills being introduced and fresh opportunities to be proactive, grow relationships with lawmakers, and help shape the policies that impact our powersports industry.”
Those with something to report on the legislative front are welcomed to call (703) 416-0444 and speak with the MIC team in the Washington, D.C., area.
NEW CANTINA MEMBER SPEAKS UP–I actually have both of those books. I had Prize Possession a long time ago and gave it to a good friend that was going through a rough patch. I was lucky to get another copy when you started selling them again.
I really feel like all this climate doom and a lot of what they are screaming about is nothing but their attempt to control us. In our day it was polio, nuclear war, communism ,and the domino effect. Anything to keep people scared and thinking the government was looking out for them.
Orwell would make a great movie!!
Ride hard, live free!!
–Ken
MORE FROM THE PRISM GANG— Our ’82-’03 Sportster Hardtail Kit is 100% made in Charlotte, NC and completely tig welded from top to bottom.
The looped back end is a node to the motorshop frames from the ’60s and ’70s. Coupled with 1” diameter tubing, this kit enables you to bring classic big twin chopper style to your Evo Sportster.
We developed this kit for the home builder and designed it to accommodate stock components such as wheels, axles and brakes. With a goal to stay as close to OEM specs as possible, we made the frame with 1.5” stretch to allow room for fender clearance, seat fitment and an oil tank.
Everything needed for installation is included such as hardware, slugs, bungs and fittings.
’82-’03 Sportster Hardtail Kit Features Include:
Made in Charlotte, NC
100% tig welded
1-inch .120 wall stainless steel tubing
1.5-inch stretch
Accommodates stock components such as wheels, axles and brakes
Necessary hardware, slugs, bungs and fittings included
Compatible Parts Coming Soon:
Horseshoe Oil Tank
Axle Kit
Brake Kit
Rigid Seats
GUN NUT ALERT–Today, January 20th, the Assembly Appropriations Committee is hearing legislation to further restrict “precursor parts” at gun shows. Please click the button below to ask committee members to OPPOSE AB 331.
Assembly Bill 311 prohibits the display or sale of any “precursor firearm parts” at gun shows on state property. So-called “precursor” parts are not regulated as firearms under federal law; however, they are regulated under state law and are limited to being transferred by licensed vendors in California. Such restrictions continue to cut off access to law-abiding individuals who are looking to acquire firearm parts in accordance with existing law.
Please act, GO TO THE NRA WEB SITE TO TAKE ACTION
Yours in Freedom,
–Ken Lan
Communications Coordinator
NRA-ILA
http://www.nrailafrontlines.com/
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY HISTORY DEPARTMENT—This week’s history lesson:
1919 January 16
Prohibition is ratified by the states
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes,” is ratified by the requisite number of states on January 16, 1919.
The movement for the prohibition of alcohol began in the early 19th century, when Americans concerned about the adverse effects of drinking began forming temperance societies. By the late 19th century, these groups had become a powerful political force, campaigning on the state level and calling for total national abstinence. In December 1917, the 18th Amendment, also known as the Prohibition Amendment, was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification.
Nine months after Prohibition’s ratification, Congress passed the Volstead Act, or National Prohibition Act, over President Woodrow Wilson’s veto. The Volstead Act provided for the enforcement of prohibition, including the creation of a special unit of the Treasury Department. One year and a day after its ratification, prohibition went into effect—on January 17, 1920—and the nation became officially dry.
Despite a vigorous effort by law-enforcement agencies, the Volstead Act failed to prevent the large-scale distribution of alcoholic beverages, and organized crime flourished in America. In 1933, the 21st Amendment to the Constitution was passed and ratified, repealing prohibition.
The Night Prohibition Ended
Look back at America’s surprising reaction to the end of Prohibition.
By the 1930s, it was clear that Prohibition had become a public policy failure. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution had done little to curb the sale, production and consumption of intoxicating liquors. And while organized crime flourished, tax revenues withered. With the United States stuck in the throes of the Great Depression, money trumped morals, and the federal government turned to alcohol to quench its thirst for desperately needed tax money and put an estimated half-million Americans back to work.
The Repeal
In February 1933, Congress easily passed a proposed 21st Amendment that would repeal the 18th Amendment, which legalized national Prohibition. Even 17 of the 22 senators who voted for Prohibition 16 years earlier now approved its repeal. State conventions quickly ratified the proposed amendment, and by December 5, 1933, only three more states were needed to garner the requisite three-quarters approval to make it law.
READ MORE: Prohibition
Important COVID-19 Information for the Grand National Roadster Show–We are thrilled for the return of the Grand National Roadster Show for 2022. This year will feature a large number of new builds, debuts, exhibitors, and of course the AMBR and Slonaker competitions along with the Gathering of Hot VW’s and 90th Anniversary of the 32 Ford exhibits. After being forced to cancel in 2021, we are grateful to our sponsors, attendees and the community for sticking with us.
As we near the show kickoff on January 28, we want to address some questions around COVID protocols at the show. As of January 15th the State of California Covid-19 protocols changed. Given the choice of canceling the Grand National Roadster Show or complying with local laws, we chose to return. That means complying with county rules that currently require a vaccination card or negative COVID test for event entry and masks required indoors. While not our ideal situation, we believe it is the only option given the cards dealt to us by current government mandated event guidelines. Be prepared to show a proof of vaccination or a negative test within 48 hours of the event. For your convenience we are currently working on having on-site testing at no charge to attendees.
As a family-owned business with just a small year-round staff, we could not have made it to 2022 without all of you. Our sponsors, builders, vendors and fans have all been wonderful and we appreciate the car community’s support so we can keep the longest-running car show going despite the current challenges.
We look forward to seeing you on January 28!
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS FOR 2022 RACE SEASON–More than $500,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Series
MILWAUKEE, WI (January 19, 2022) – Harley-Davidson is stepping up its support of flat track and road racing competitors for the 2022 season with cash contingency programs totaling more than $500,000 available for qualified racers.
In 2022, the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory racing team will defend its 2021 championship in the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers road racing series with riders Kyle Wyman, the 2021 Mission King of the Baggers champion, and his brother Travis Wyman aboard race modified Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Special motorcycles powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engines. Kyle and Travis Wyman are sons of Kim Wyman, owner of Harv’s Harley-Davidson in Macedon, N.Y., and grew up around Harley-Davidson and flat track racing.
MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Contingency
The MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series for race-prepared, American V-Twin touring motorcycles equipped with a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags expands to seven races in 2022, each held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike Series. The series opens with a double header on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 10-12. Harley-Davidson will offer a $110,000 cash contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson racers competing in the Mission King of the Baggers series, with a contingency payout from first to 10th place and a $35,000 championship bonus. Terms and conditions apply; please see www.MotoAmerica.com for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing in two classes on the 18-event 2022 Progressive American Flat Track series, the most prestigious and competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing in the world. Harley-Davidson has committed $225,500 in contingency funds for qualified riders competing in the premiere SuperTwins class, and $195,500 for qualified riders competing in the AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines class. Harley-Davidson contingency will pay first to 10th place in each class as well as a championship bonus – $20,000 for Production Twins and $50,000 for SuperTwins. The season opens with the Volusia Half Mile double-header, March 10-11, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. Terms and conditions apply; please see American Flat Track for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Photo credits:
Racing Contingency 1: Brian J. Nelson
Racing Contingency 2: American Flat Track
–Jennifer Hoyer
OKAY, WHERE WAS I?—We loaded the Flattie in the back of the 5-Ball Racing Van like it was meant to be. It scooted right into place in my centered chalk. Two straps and we were ready to roll.
We spent the night. The Redhead had to hit the local Trader Joe’s. They haven’t come to the Badlands yet. So, noon on Sunday we rolled out of town and away from Reno and Carson City and started the bleak trip across Nevada from border to border.
We asked about taking Highway 50 but were warned against it. We checked the weather and the news was good. We had a two-day window to return to the Badlands without encountering severe weather.
In the meantime, in Sturgis our shop flew together. Trusses went up. Exterior siding slipped into place.
No kidding, we ran across Beverly Hills about 100 miles out of Wendover.
While I was gone my Sturgis Hall of Fame Ring arrived. It’s massive, like a Superbowl ring and just as detailed. Check Nino 925 online.
Our second Best Western was the Outlaw Inn in Rock Springs, Wyoming. It was built in 1966 when I graduated from High School. Cool building, great room, but business was hurting.
But all went well, ultimately and he met up with his love the magnificent Em in Pioneertown near 74 Palms, California.
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Johnny Humble sent me these shots of a 45 flathead questioning if I bought one of these. The 45 Flathead was built from 1928 to 1972, when they were used as police servi-cars or trikes.
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The big twin flatheads were offered from 1937 to 1948 almost the same as Knuckleheads. They were available in 74 and 80-inch models. It was a big deal to score a set of 80-inch wheels and install them into your Shovelhead, which I did in ’71.
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We flew into Sturgis just as it started to snow. It’s never dull around here.
Hang on for the next report. In the meantime, ride fast and free forever!
–Bandit
