Hey,
My mind is whirling this Sunday. I’m scrambling to finish the post and hit the road. I road my FXR with new Progressive shocks to the club last night for the Valentines gig, but I had no Valentine.
I heard stories about the port of Los Angeles trying to eliminate marinas for more container space. I heard about officials trying to break the unions and eliminate jobs for automated docs. My mind was reeling as I pull away from the seaside and headed back to the Bikernet Baracks.
I’m listening to KJAZZ this morning. They are playing swing tunes from the ‘40s and it brings back images of simpler times. If you think about it, we have all the technology to afford us great times again, if only we will use the right elements for the right intentions, and take the right path to pure nirvana.
Sounds simple enough. Yeah right. Let’s hit the news:
THE AMA RECOGNIZED THE EFFORTS OF ABATE ON INDIANAPOLIS—FOR CONTINUING TO MAINTAIN A WEBSITE PROVIDING MOTORCYCLISTS AN EASY WAY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT ROAD HAZARDS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.
THE SITE: WWW.ROADHAZARD.ORG ALLOWS VISITORS TO FILL OUT A FORM DESCRIBING THE LOCATION OF THE HAZARD AND THE TYPE OF HAZARD.
—AMA magazine
Did you know a very large percentage of injuries are caused by infrastructure elements, like very hard and sharp guard rails. –Bandit
QUICK OPEN THE BAD JOKE LIBRARY-– The day it all started was MARCH 6, 1836.
On that fateful day, Davy Crockett woke up and rose from his bunk on the main floor of the Alamo and walked up to the observation post along the west wall of the fort. William B. Travis and Jim Bowie were already there, looking out over the top of the wall. He joined them.
These three great men gazed at the hordes of Mexicans moving towards the Alamo. With a puzzled look on his face, Crockett turned to Bowie and said, “Jim, are we, by any chance, having any landscaping done today?”
AN ACT FROM ARIZONA— amending sections 28-964, 28-6501 and 41-3203, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to vehicles.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 28-964, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
Motorcycles; all-terrain vehicles; motor driven cycles; helmets; equipment; prohibition; civil penalty
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, an operator or passenger of a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle who is under eighteen years of age shall wear at all times a protective helmet on the operator’s or passenger’s head in an appropriate manner. The protective helmet shall be safely secured while the operator or passenger is operating or riding on the motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle. An operator of a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle shall wear at all times protective glasses, goggles or a transparent face shield of a type approved by the director unless the motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle is equipped with a protective windshield. This subsection does not apply to electrically powered three wheeled vehicles or three wheeled vehicles on which the operator and passenger ride within an enclosed cab.
B. An operator or passenger of a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle who is at least eighteen years of age is exempt from the helmet requirement prescribed by subsection A of this section if the owner pays a fee in an amount to be determined by the director when registering the motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle. The fee allows a person to operate the motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle without wearing a helmet and allows a passenger to ride on the motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle without wearing a helmet. The director shall deposit, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, all fees collected pursuant to this subsection in the Arizona highway user revenue fund.
B. C. A motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and motor driven cycle shall be equipped with a rearview mirror, seat and footrests for the operator. A motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle operated with a passenger shall be equipped with a seat, footrests and handrails for the passenger.
C. D. A person shall not operate a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle equipped with handlebars that are positioned so that the hands of the operator are above the operator’s shoulder height when the operator is sitting astride the seat and the operator’s hands are on the handlebar grips.
E. A peace officer shall not stop or issue a citation to a person who is at least eighteen years of age and who is operating a motor vehicle on a highway in this state for a violation of subsection A of this section unless the peace officer has reasonable cause to believe there is another alleged violation of a motor vehicle law of this state.
F. A person who violates subsection A of this section is subject to a civil penalty of five hundred dollars. Two hundred dollars of each civil penalty collected shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the Arizona highway user revenue fund and three hundred dollars from each civil penalty collected shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the spinal and head injuries trust fund established by section 41-3203.
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!—
Harley-Davidson, The Sweet Years
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10594
Great article! I have a ’98 Road King that I love. Rapidly approaching 70K. Not bad as far as I’m concerned with all the deployments over the last 13 years.
I am also very well versed in the aft cylinder base gasket leaking issues.
One of the reasons I had/have interest in the BMW motor with both cylinders getting equal amounts of air for cooling. So it’s a long term test with my 14 GSA.
But my Evo fits like an old glove and I will also enjoy putting my knees to the breeze with it.
— Mig
Yelm, WA
THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERT—
Ron Bumblefoot of Guns And Roses fame played. Very good turnout and music.
The club was just remodeled for about 1.5 mil. US!!! Polish owned and operated. Nice.
–Art Hall
Famed Bikernet International Extreme Editor
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION ALERT--United States House of Representatives Address Motorcycle Checkpoints Action Needed.
Today, February 12th, Congressman James F Sensenbrenner (R-WI) circulated a “dear colleague” letter to inform his fellow members of the House of Representatives that he will be soon introducing legislation to end the federal funding of motorcycle only roadside checkpoints.
Currently the federal government can and has supplied cash to states to conduct mandatory motorcycle only checkpoints. This legislation, which will be known as H.R. 1861, would put an end to that. In the letter Sensenbrenner states, “I will be reintroducing H.R. 1861, the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act, to protect motorcyclists’ rights and promote crash prevention as the most effective use of taxpayer money to save motorcyclists’ lives.”
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), along with ABATE of Wisconsin met with Sensenbrenner earlier this week to discuss this important matter. The MRF obviously strongly opposes this sort of motorcyclist discrimination. “Pulling law abiding motorcyclists off the road does not make anyone safer is a waste of taxpayer money and is law enforcement harassment at its worst,” said Jeff Hennie, Vice President for Government Relations and Public Affairs for the MRF.
The MRF urges you to contact your Representative in Congress and ask them to join in support of this important legislation as an original cosponsor. You can reach the capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 and you can find the name of your Representative here: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/. It is important to gather as many cosponsors as possible to ensure passage of H.R. 1861.
The MRF will keep you informed on this matter so you can engage your member of congress on this important matter impacting motorcyclists on a national level.
Ride With The LeadersTM by joining the MRF at
BOOK OF THE WEEK–POST-ROMANTIC STRESS DISORDER (PRSD) What to Do When the Honeymoon Is Over By John Bradshaw
Visionary John Bradshaw Offers A Step-by-Step Program for Deepening Mature Love and Intimacy,
Deerfield Beach, FL, February 13, 2015 – Most divorces could be prevented if couples knew what to do “when the honeymoon is over,” visionary counselor, theologian, bestselling author and addiction specialist John Bradshaw explains in a new book, POST-ROMANTIC STRESS DISORDER (PRSD): What to Do When the Honeymoon is Over (HCI Books, Publication Date: November 2014, ISBN-13: 9780757318139, $15.95).
Based on Bradshaw’s new research, PRSD is a very real and serious psychological disorder destroying relationships unnecessarily. In the book, however, he offers a step-by-step program for deepening mature love and intimacy, as well as an easily mastered series of exercises for becoming a better partner.
Couples just don’t know how to navigate the emotional swings that almost every marriage creates, he argues. If couples learn and understand the concepts Bradshaw presents in his book, the portrait of the family unit could have a whole new landscape. In POST-ROMANTIC STRESS DISORDER (PRSD), Bradshaw explains the brain circuitry that connects us to love and romance.
It was Bradshaw, in his groundbreaking work HOMECOMING, who helped us understand and heal the wounded and vulnerable “inner child.” His dynamic therapies are practiced all over the world. A much sought-out speaker, Bradshaw has truly touched and transformed the lives of millions. Bradshaw’s other best-sellers have included HEALING THE SHAME THAT BINDS YOU and CREATING LOVE. He has combined his exceptional skills in the role of counselor, author, management consultant, theologian, philosopher, and public speaker, becoming one of the leading figures in the fields of recovery, family systems, relationships, spiritual and emotional growth and management training.
In POST-ROMANTIC STRESS DISORDER, this great teacher opens the gate to a new frontier, tackling issues that threaten and endanger so many modern relationships. As he so brilliantly observed some time ago, “As the health of the marriage goes, so goes the health of the family.”
For more information, via email at sgma@aol.com or Kim Weiss (at the publisher) at: 800-851-9100 x. 212 or kimw@hcibooks.com.
POST VALENTINES DAY SUNDAY BLUES—
It’s a good one.
–PSD
QUICK, New Bikernet Reader Comment!—
THE HUPY/ABRAHAM LEGAL FILES
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=12113
I know for a fact that plate recognition cameras are use along I-10 between New Orleans and the Mississippi state line, they probably are also between NOLA and Baton Rouge but I’m not certain about that. Government spying is way outta hand.
— John
Deep in da delta
Paranoia over terrorism and the money it makes is a problem restricting our freedoms. I watched a recent interview with a number of investigators. They summed it up with a simple fact. They can have all the powers, equipment, man-power in the world, but it’s the public who can help the most.
So, if we trained the public, and honored freedom, we could be stronger, more guarded, more confident, and free once more. Seems simple.–Bandit
ALIEN RUN MIGHT BE IN THE PIPELINE--SHERIFFMEDIAGROUP ON THE ROAD AGAIN N AGAIN
THE RENO RENDEZVOUS–So as we get prepared to launch our Gold Wing windshield this year we came across a great article in the Wing World Magazine that talks about a large event of Gold Wing riders in Reno Nevada.
We took interest in this article being from the Reno Area and we are fortunate to have some of the best riding locations in the world. June 18-20th, 2015 The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno NV will host an event that will be attended by nearly 18,000 Gold Wing Riders . So with out further delay Long Ride Shields presents to you The Reno Rendezvous.
Remorse is an invisible one.
A visible prison confines the body.
An invisible prison confines the mind.
–Venerable Master Hsing Yun
–PSD
MOTORCYCLE OHIO NEEDS MORE INSTRUCTORS—Motorcycle Ohio, the state-operated motorcycle safety training program, is seeking instructors for the 2015 riding season.
Instructors may be hired as part-time or contract employees, and they may teach for more than one provider. Instructors are generally expected to teach about four classes per year, but some teach 15 or more.
–from AMA magazine
5-BALL RACING LEATHERS™—We are building a terrific line of leather apparel. All of them have gun pockets and this jacket turns into a vest, pronto.
–Bandit
QUICK WEEKEND GUN NUT REPORT— In a move clearly intended by the Obama Administration to suppress the acquisition, ownership and use of AR-15s and other .223 caliber general purpose rifles, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives unexpectedly announced today that it intends to ban commonplace M855 ball ammunition as “armor piercing ammunition.” The decision continues Obama’s use of his executive authority to impose gun control restrictions and bypass Congress.
It isn’t even the third week of February, and the BATFE has already taken three major executive actions on gun control. First, it was a major change to what activities constitute regulated “manufacturing” of firearms. Next, BATFE reversed a less than year old position on firing a shouldered “pistol.” Now, BATFE has released a “Framework for Determining Whether Certain Projectiles are ‘Primarily Intended for Sporting Purposes’ Within the Meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(c)”, which would eliminate M855’s exemption to the armor piercing ammunition prohibition and make future exemptions nearly impossible.
By way of background, federal law imposed in 1986 prohibits the manufacture, importation, and sale by licensed manufacturers or importers, but not possession, of “a projectile or projectile core which may be used in a handgun and which is constructed entirely . . . from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium.”
Because there are handguns capable of firing M855, it “may be used in a handgun.” It does not, however, have a core made of the metals listed in the law; rather, it has a traditional lead core with a steel tip, and therefore should never have been considered “armor piercing.” Nonetheless, BATFE previously declared M855 to be “armor piercing ammunition,” but granted it an exemption as a projectile “primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes.”
Now, however, BATFE says that it will henceforth grant the “sporting purposes” exception to only two categories of projectiles:
Category I: .22 Caliber Projectiles
A .22 caliber projectile that otherwise would be classified as armor piercing ammunition under 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(B) will be considered to be “primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes” under section 921(a)(17)(C) if the projectile weighs 40 grains or less AND is loaded into a rimfire cartridge.
Category II: All Other Caliber Projectiles
Except as provided in Category I (.22 caliber rimfire), projectiles that otherwise would be classified as armor piercing ammunition will be presumed to be “primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes” under section 921(a)(17)(C) if the projectile is loaded into a cartridge for which the only handgun that is readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade is a single shot handgun. ATF nevertheless retains the discretion to deny any application for a “sporting purposes” exemption if substantial evidence exists that the ammunition is not primarily intended for such purposes.
BATFE is accepting comments until March 16, 2015 on this indefensible attempt to disrupt ammunition for the most popular rifle in America. Check back early next week for a more in-depth analysis of this “framework” and details on how you can submit comments.
How to comment – from the BATFE
ATF email: APAComments@atf.gov
Fax: (202) 648-9741.
Mail: Denise Brown, Mailstop 6N-602, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Programs and Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 99 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20226: ATTN: AP Ammo Comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Brown, Enforcement Programs and Services, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice, 99 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20226; telephone: (202) 648-7070.
NEWS FROM CHOPPERTOWN–Hey Guys Take a trip to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats this Biker Movie Sunday! Download The Bonneville Project for just $5 or grab the DVD for just $10 today.
“Bonneville Project is a wonderful film perfectly capturing the ups and downs of salt fever. An insight into the various reasons as to why people are drawn to the salt.”
~Zak P. verified buyer
Zack and Scott
DRAGON NEWS FROM THE AMA—The Tennessee Department of Transportation banned tractor-trailer rigs from “The Dragon” in Blount County. Vehicles more than 30 feet long will no longer be allowed to use a mountainous section of U.S. 129.
North Carolina has similar restrictions for truck traffic on U.S. 129 from the Tennessee/North Carolina state line to the Grahm County, N.C. line, also called “The Tail of the Dragon,” the 11-mile two-lane twister is a popular motorcycle passage with 318 curves.
Watch for this feature on Bikernet next week.
TATTOO HISTORY IN THE CANTINA–This is Keith Wagner getting a tattoo
from Marvin Wagner at a Philly tattoo convention.
Stephan Wagner brother of Bowery tattoo artist Charlie Wagner was Keith Wagner’s grandfather. Marvin Moskowitz is the grandson of the late Willie Wagner. Charlie Wagner taught Willie Moskowitz how to tattoo in 1920.
I use to work with Keith Wagner at Blueridge Harley-Davidson.
–PSD
MISSOURI HELMET LAW REPEAL—House Bill 310, introduced by state Rep. Shane Roden (R-Hillsboro), would require only minors and those holding learners’ permits to wear motorcycle helmets while riding. Currently, all riders and passengers on a motorcycle must wear a helmet or face a miximum $25 fine.
REPORT FROM THE BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER—
Regular exercise like having sex and dancing are ‘miracle cures staring us in the face’, leading doctors have said.
Some of the country’s top medical professionals at the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges examined existing evidence into the benefits of exercise as part of a new review for the NHS.
And doctors concluded that 30 minutes of exercise – including sex, walking and dancing – performed five times per week would dramatically lower our risk of contracting cancer, dementia, heart disease and diabetes.
The risk of getting heart disease would be slashed by up to 40 percent, stroke and dementia by 30 percent and breast cancer by 25 percent, the report found. Bowel cancer rates would be cut by nearly half.
The report said that getting Britons to exercise for just 2.5 hours total per week could save the NHS billions each year.
–Richard Kranzler
Bikernet Baggers Senior Editor
WISCONSIN BROTHERS SEEK MORE RECOGNITION FOR VIETNAM VETS— There are very few Vietnam veteran day recognition events! there needs to be more –a week ago there were only 35 —50th Vietnam War commemorative partners in Wisconsin . There were 7200 plus-nationwide. Wisconsin must do better.
VVFOG Vietnam Vets Day, VVA Chapter 5, VFW 305, DAV, are all Considering or in process of applying . WHEELS of liberty has formally submitted the necessary paperwork.
Committee members want Ray Bolland at the Saturday, March 28 events as well. Could we be Over-extending or taking Ray away from other events?
Ted Fetting & others are compiling an early Vietnam vet legislative / political displays . Very IMPRESSIVE !!
These seems Quality and substance appropriate for the Wisconsin veterans, State historical & County historical society Museums !!
This surely serves as an example for mobile displays being Taken to conferences ,conventions &speaking engagements.
–Dave Zien
Former Wisconsin Senator
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY NOW OPEN, DRIVER IS PULLED OVER— “I’m not going to cite you,” said the officer. “I just wanted to warn you that the reflector on the back of your buggy is broken and it could be dangerous.”
“I thank thee,” replied the Amish lady. “I shall have my husband repair it as soon as I return home.”
“Also,” said the officer, “I noticed one of your horse reins is wrapped around his testicles. Some people might consider that cruelty to animals, so you should have your husband check that too.”
“Again I thank thee. I shall have my husband check this when I get home.” True to her word, when the Amish lady got home, she told her husband about the broken reflector. He said he would put a new one immediately.
“Also,” said the Amish woman, “the policeman said there was something wrong with the emergency brake.”
–from Jerry and Rogue
TEXAS SUPPORTS FREEDOM— On behalf of its five-million members, the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has announced its support for S. 498–The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015–which was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). The legislation would respect the rights of individuals who possess concealed carry permits from their home state or who are not prohibited from carrying concealed in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that does not prohibit concealed carry.
BIKERNET INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT IN THAILAND— They do it up big here in Chon Buri Thailand. Today is Burapa main day. Over 30 thousand show up at biker-style Woodstock plus much more.
–Art Hall
verb
1. to show to be false; contradict: His trembling hands belied his calm voice.
Quotes
“We are home,” he said. “It is all right here.” His voice belied his words. I wanted to check if he had the medicine he needed for his heart condition, but the call dropped.
Origin
Belie entered English prior to 1000, and is formed with the prefix be- meaning “around,” and the verb lie meaning “to speak falsely.”
—from Midnight Express Motorcycle Company
2015 RoadGlide Windscreen Shootout
http://www.bikernetbaggers.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=12928
A very detailed comparison of windshields from the point of view of rider comfort particularly. What was not mentioned, was that the Klock Werks FLARE was primarily designed to created downforce on the front wheel to reduce instability at speed.
While this is less important on 2009 and upward models it is still a factor to consider. Although the later model Harley baggers have improved handling, bigger, and faster motors mean that many riders travel at speeds where every bit of extra stability is welcome. Not a criticism, just making a point.
–Doc Robinson
Somerton Park, South Australia, Australia
Good point! Down force can have it’s drawbacks and should be carefully monitored.–Bandit
THE COURTS STAND UP FOR FREEDOM— On Wednesday, Judge Reed O’Conner of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an opinion and order in Mance v. Holder, holding provisions of federal law that generally prohibit the interstate sale of handguns to be unconstitutional.
Subject to very limited exceptions, the challenged federal law prohibited a federally licensed firearms dealer from transferring a handgun, but not a rifle or shotgun, to any non-licensed individual who resided in a state other than the state where the dealer’s business was located.
–NRA
LIFE IS NON-STOP—Just this week I’m working on a fine Cycle Visions Bike Feature with Randy Aron, and a Progressive Suspension tech with my Mudflap Girl FXR. It’s an interesting test.
Tyler Ludlow, the new boss of Bikernet Baggers is working with Love Juggs on a test tech and we are going to work with these puppies on our streamlined trike. We will need them bad!
I’m scrambling on the Bonne Belle mods. Including new shifter, which I will cover shortly.
Look what just flew into the shop. We have been working on the new Wheeler Work Station for about seven months. We built the first one (under the new one), and then said, “There must be a better, more shippable, easier to manufacture route, and we found it.” Now for the details.
I reached out to Valerie Thompson. She broke plenty of world records last year and I’m proud of her. She is also sponsored by C-Tech battery chargers. I ordered a new one, since they are very handy and can be used with cars, motorcycles, boats, you name it.
Don’t ask me, but a movie house contacted Bikernet recently to promote a couple of movies and I now have some DVDs to give away. Hang on for the simple contest for a care package from Bikernet.
That’s just scratching the surface. Hang on for another hot-action week on Bikernet and in the Cantina. I need to write the new Girl of Bikernet.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
