Hey,
There are all the adages in the world about today and making the best of it, because it’s all we have at this moment. Everyday I learn something about life and even the universe.
My thought processes have been challenged over the last couple of years, and recently I’ve been challenged about religion. For some odd reason I’ve been pulled in a spiritual direction. I was given some very vague religious guidance as a kid. “We don’t care what church you go to, just get up and go to church.” For a couple of years I studied the Lutheran religion, embraced it and got baptized.
Then I met the two-wheeled religion and became an outlaw. For most of my adult life I’ve lived the life of an outlaw with only the notion of the Code of the West at my back.
But throughout life, we should all try to keep our mind wide-open too much broader pictures. Okay, I won’t roll into this topic any deeper, but to say that nothing is life is insurmountable. Each roadblock is a challenge and each challenge can be faced with a positive attitude and joy. Think about it. The poor bastard on the corner collecting spare change is happy as a clam.
The bastard who just won the lottery is pissed off all the time. I’m going to drop a note on change from the Dalai Lama in the Post. Let’s hit it:
GLOBAL FEAR TACTICS–
In its “Earth statement”, the group[Earth League] said that three-quarters of known fossil fuel reserves must be left in the ground if warming was not to breach a rise of 2C, the “safety limit.” Spelling out what a global deal at the UN climate summit in Paris should include, the group demanded governments adopt a goal of reducing economies’ carbon emissions to zero by mid-century, put a price on carbon and that the richest take the lead with the most aggressive cuts.
Three-quarters of known fossil fuel reserves must be kept in the ground if humanity is to avoid the worst effects of climate change, a group of leading scientists and economists have said in a statement timed to coincide with Earth Day.
The Earth League, which includes Nicholas Stern, the author of several influential reports on the economics of climate change; Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, a climate scientist and adviser to Angela Merkel; and the US economist Jeffrey Sachs, urged world leaders to follow up on their commitments to avoid dangerous global warming.
Spelling out what a global deal at the UN climate summit in Paris later this year should include, the group demanded governments adopt a goal of reducing economies’ carbon emissions to zero by mid-century, put a price on carbon and that the richest take the lead with the most aggressive cuts.
In its “Earth statement”, the group said that three-quarters of known fossil fuel reserves must be left in the ground if warming was not to breach a rise of 2C, the “safety limit” agreed to by governments.
Johan Rockström, the statement’s lead author, said: “From a scientific perspective, 2015 is a decisive moment. The window to navigate ourselves free from a ‘beyond 2C future’ is barely open. It’s the last chance to navigate ourselves towards a desired future.
“It’s so frustrating, because it’s the choice of moving down a business-as-usual route with devastating outcomes for humanity and, at the same time, we have this almost unprecedented opportunity, we can transform the world economy to a fossil fuel-free one and moreover do it in a way that is security and health-wise more attractive.”
Brian Hoskins, one of the Earth statement signatories and the director of the Grantham institute for climate change at Imperial College London, said that given the importance of the Paris summit, the attention given to climate change in the UK general election campaign was “pathetic” and “extremely disappointing”.
FROM DARWIN CYCLES–Win The Best Tool Boxes On Earth
Our friends at Rousseau manufacture the most incredible line of tool boxes and organizing solutions. Their tool boxes boast 400 pound capacity drawers! They simply build the best tool boxes on earth. This year Rousseau celebrates its 65th year in business and is giving away great stuff. Click the image to enter to win a free tool box cabinet. We love our Rousseau cabinets & tool boxes and are thrilled that Rousseau is the official tool box of Darwin Motorcycles!
We’ve had an exciting response to the development of our Bike Kits. We’ve also received great suggestions & positive customer feedback, some of which will be incorporated into how & what we offer in the kits going forward.
Our Bike Kits are offered in 5 Phases which can be purchased together or separately, allowing customers to build as their time & budget allows.
Pros 4 Vets
Raffle Bike
We’ve teamed up with Pros 4 Vets to revive and raffle this original 1974 Honda CB750. It is in amazing condition. This highly sought after bike can be yours if you get the winning ticket. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold. $10 per ticket. All proceeds to go to Pros4vets.org
CONTACT US
We appreciate your support and interest in our motorcycles, our bike kits, and what we are up to. Let us hear from you with any suggestions or questions about how we can better serve your motorcycling needs & wants.
PRE-SMOKEOUT RIDES– Military Appreciation ride to the Suck Bang Blow Pre-Party!
Mark off some days starting Wednesday, June 17, 2015 now. Here is the plan.
Ride Wednesday afternoon to the Smoke Out pre-party at the Original Suck Bang Blow (near Myrtle Beach). Rides will leave from just outside the following bases.
1) Ft Bragg, NC to ride with the Army and JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command)
Depart at 1500 hrs (or 3 pm) at:
Fort Bragg Harley Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
2) Camp Lejeune, NC to ride with the Marine Corp.
Depart at 1500 hrs (or 3 pm):
New River Harley Davidson, 2394 Wilmington Hwy Jacksonville, NC 28540
3) Shaw Air Force Base to ride with the Air Force.
Depart at 4 pm:
Shuckers, 401 Rast St. Sumpter, SC 29150
4) Joint Base Charleston to ride with the Navy and Coast Guard.
Depart at 1630 hrs (or 4:30pm):
The Dive Bar and Grill, Fletcher St., Bld. 1680
Goose Creek, SC 29445
All rides are organized and lead by an airman, soldier, sailor or Marine. Additionally, when possible, an honorary ride leader will be provided from The HORSE or Smoke Out staff using someone who has had honorable military duty with that service.
For example, Ralph “Hammer” Janus is the head of The HORSE Magazine and he has served in combat with the Marine Corp. Hammer will lead the ride from Camp Lejeune. Keith “Bandit” Ball, a three tour Vietnam veteran, will ride with the Navy. Bear (SF guy) will join the ladies and gents from Ft Bragg.
If you did not serve in the military please feel free to show your support by joining one of the service rides. If you are closer to the starting point for a sister service it is OK to join that crew. It is all good.
The Wednesday night party at the Original Suck Bang Blow will feature live music, crapper–pull races, this year’s Pro Chop Off builders and bikes, free swag and a chance to hang out with members of the HORSE staff.
Party starts at 7 pm at the Original Suck Bang Blow, 3393-Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 651-7960
Thursday morning a free breakfast will be provided to all the military (with military ID) before they depart to ride to the Smoke Out.
There are no fees (as in… free). This is an awesome tribute to our Military and a great event to attend, put it on your calendar NOW. For more info or questions contact Bear Miller @ (803) 467-4240 gemiller56@aol.com
From Panheads & Shovelheads, Iron XL’s & Evo XL’s all the way to Evo big Twins and Twin Cam engines, SU fits them all!
So, its been a while since we introduced new stuff for our SU carby and we think it’s high time that we came out with a few cool bits (as they say in Merry ol’ England)! We’ve had a ton of people ask us for a retro velocity stack so we figured and designed and came up with this beautiful puppy that we call the ‘Retro Air Scoop’.
Our innovative air scoop allows directional flow from wither a verticle position or a forward facing horizontal position.
The kits are available in an as cast finish (1005-0058) (Retail $95.99)or polished finish (1005-0059) (Retail $ 123.71) and include the bolts, gasket and instructions. You might also note in the pictures below, our new solid brass retro dome nut & gasket (1042-0589) (Retail $30.00) and idle adjustment screw (1042-0588) (Retail $40.19).
LATEST ACTION FROM BIKERPICS– The Leesburg Bikefest in Leesburg, Florida is one of the states best hidden rallies. I say hidden because at one point, it was a small festival. But over the last several years, the crowds have been exceeding 300,000 and the vendors say the visitors aren’t afraid to open their wallets, which helps to fuel events such as this.
Three days, beautiful weather, 75 bands… WOW, what an event. This gallery is full of the first images from this massive event. It’s full of everyday bikers, no super models, just pure fun. Over the next few days, additional galleries will be posted, so enjoy!
JACK MCINTYRE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Director of Photography Bikerpics.org
Co-Editor Bikernet Baggers.com
I like what was done. I want to know If all the parts will work on my ‘56 pan, and if so, I cannot find all the parts in the ’15 catalog.
–Leroy boland
leroy_boland@msn.com
Springville, IA
Hey, yes they will work, and I’m sure there are improved parts for you bike now. Go to the J&P catalog for all the latest options.—Bandit
NEWS FROM THE CHOPPERTOWN GAZZETTE– We’re saluting the backyard builder this Biker Movie Sunday! The Harbortown Bobber is just $5 to download and the DVD is only $10. The film not only features some amazing fabrication techniques, but mixes in a good amount of brotherly love as well.
We also have a new five-movie download bundle! Both Choppertown movies, Brittown, Harbortown, and the One World Tour for just $39.95.
Note: This weekend we are upgrading our credit card system, so if you want to pay with a card please click PayPal and check out as a guest using their system. You don’t need to be a PayPal member.
As always, we usually leave the sale running a couple of extra days so if you visit the site on Monday or Tuesday you can probably still take advantage of the special sale price.
“This is a must see movie. If you are looking to be inspired then this film is for you.” ~Brian R. verified buyer
noun
1. a slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or semblance.
2. an effigy, image, or representation: a simulacrum of Aphrodite.
Quotes
We, the simulacrum and I, did share a narrow bed that night together in Magda’s home, but the simulacrum did not permit the dog, whose napping company I had grown accustomed to, to join us.
— Rivka Galchen, Atmospheric Disturbances, 2008
Origin
Simulacrum is related to the word simulate. It comes from the Latin word simulacrum which means “likeness, image.”
MYSTERY E-MAILS– This is Patty’s ‘34 Chevy master coupe. It is original never restored just maintained. We found it in Tucson.
–Anonymous readers
WEEKEND GUN NUT REPORT– California: Update on Firearm-Related Legislation
Hearings have been scheduled for next week, please take action!
Earlier this week, the California legislature heard several firearm and hunting-related bills. Below is an update on each of these bills and the action that is required to your Assembly Member and the respective committees on upcoming hearings. Please forward this alert to your family, friends, and fellow gun-owners and sportsmen and urge them to take action.
NRA-supported Assembly Bill 1154 was heard and passed by the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. AB 1154 is now scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Committee on Public Safety on Tuesday, April 28. AB 1154 would provide that the California Public Records Act (CPRA) not be construed to require the disclosure of private information of civilian licensed CCW holders. Please contact the members of the Assembly Committee on Public Safety and urge them to SUPPORT AB 1154.
NRA-supported Assembly Bill 950 was heard in both the Assembly Committee on Public Safety and the Committee on Appropriations and is now heading to the House floor for consideration. AB 950 would allow a person who is subject to a “gun violence” restraining order to transfer his or her firearms to a licensed firearms dealer. Please contact your state Assembly Member and respectfully urge him or her to SUPPORT AB 950.
NRA-supported Assembly Bill 665 was heard in both the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife and the Committee on Appropriations and is now heading to the House floor for consideration. AB 665 would provide that the state fully occupies the field of the taking and possession of fish and game and would prohibit a city or county from adopting an ordinance or regulation relating to the taking or possession of fish and game. Please contact your state Assembly Member and respectfully urge him or her to SUPPORT AB 665. Contact information can be found here.
NRA-supported Assembly Bill 499 has been scheduled to be heard in Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife on Tuesday, April 28. AB 499 would authorize a person with a valid license to carry a firearm capable of being concealed on the person, consistent with the terms of that license, while engaged in the taking of deer with bow and arrow. Please contact the members of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife and respectfully urge him or her to SUPPORT AB 499. Contact information can be found here.
NRA-supported Senate Bill 566 was heard and failed to pass out of committee by a vote of 2 to 4 in the Senate Committee on Public Safety. SB 566 has been amended and will be heard again in on Tuesday, April 28. SB 566 was amended to lower the Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) for a handgun safety certificate to $15 for an honorably discharged member of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Air National Guard, or the active reserve components of the United States. Please contact the members of the Senate Committee on Public Safety urging them to SUPPORT SB 566. Contact information can be found here.
Anti-gun Senate Bill 707 was heard and passed by a vote of 4 to 2 in the Senate Committee on Public Safety. SB 707 is now scheduled to be heard in the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Monday, April 27. Anti-gun SB 707 would prohibit CCW holders and retired law enforcement officers from possessing firearms on any properties that make up the grounds of a K-12 school or university, including many parking lots, common areas that may not be readily identifiable as school grounds, and student apartment buildings. Please contact the members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations urging them to OPPOSE SB 707. Contact information can be found here.
LIFESTYLE SPORTSTER DEAL OF THE WEEKEND–
1999 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 XL883 Anaheim, California
Our Price
$3,995
Was
$4,995
Mileage: 11,427 miles
Exterior: Red
Stock #: 9363A
BIG MOUNTAIN RUN HILL BILLY CHALLENGE– The “Hillbilly Invitational is back for the second year in a row with the grand prize of a full feature in Cycle Source including an automatic entry in this year’s “Artistry In Iron” at Las Vegas Bikefest. After the incredible “Speedway Kay” build from Nate Jacobs last year it will be interesting to see what the invited builders bring to the table for this year’s competition.
Expanded swap meet area is a big deal at this year’s BMR and anyone interested in FREE SPACE for real swap meet parts should contact BMR Organizer Panhead Frank on the official Web Page(here).
Advance tickets are ready and waiting and getting your tickets now not only saves you some dough but gets you in on some great prizes including a limited edition event patch and a super exclusive, hand screened event poster of artist “Darren McKeag’s” official BMR 6 art. And more Advance Ticket Only prizes to be announced shortly. In the meantime, get you tickets here.
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION ALERT–Bikers Inside The Beltway – National Lobby Day
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is pleased to report that the 7th annual Michael “Boz” Kerr Bikers Inside The Beltway will be held Thursday, May 14th, 2015 in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation will have secure, free parking for motorcycles just steps from the U.S. Capitol building. This is the most important day of the year for motorcyclists.
Last year’s event drew hundreds of motorcyclists from across the country. Don’t miss out on the greatest gathering of politically active motorcyclists in Washington, D.C.
From 8:30 -11:00 am is arrival, registration, instruction and lobby material pick up; we will meet at motorcycle parking area on 3rd Street (map below). This year’s Congressional program will be held from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in Rayburn 2253.
The MRF encourages you to schedule appointments with your Representative and Senators’ offices.
Plan your appointments according to your arrival time. If you plan to arrive promptly at 8:30 am, you can schedule meetings anytime from 9:00 am on. If you plan on arriving at 11:00 at the latest, then you can schedule meetings from 11:30 am until 3:15 pm, and of course, after the Congressional program.
Should you not be able to get an appointment, plan on dropping by as many offices from your state as you can during that time. Feel free to contact the MRF office with any questions about scheduling or otherwise.
Visit the event’s Facebook page to chat with your fellow attendees prior to event and to stay updated on new additions.
An event flyer for Bikers Inside The Beltway National Lobby day is also available on the website HERE.
Please be sure to register so we can prepare for the proper amount of attendees. Feel free to call the MRF should you need anything to make attending this year’s lobby day great.
‘Why?’ asks the father.
The teacher asked ‘ How much is 2 x 3,’
I said ‘6,” replies Vinny.
‘But that’s right!’ says his dad.
‘Yeah, but then she asked me ‘ How much is 3 x 2?”
‘What’s the fucking difference ?’ asks the father.
‘That’s what I said!’
–from Rogue and Jerry
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BONNEVILLE EFFORT STREAMLINED TRIKE SUGGESTIONS— We are looking for a quirky name for out salt torpedo and here are some suggestions:
Or maybe something like Bombshell Bonnie . That gives you a bomber pin-up girl to have done.
–Timothy Graves
FLATHEAD POWER IS BACK– Goddamn, it feels good to be back and able to use the old Companyname!!!
Big Thanks to the good people at S&S Cycle for giving it back to us!!!
As God (Jimi Hendrix) once said: We’re livin’ in the past!!
It’s time to can the past and to start thinking about the future. To leave all the crap that has been over the past 12 years and move on.
A fresh start with new patterns, machines and ideas and a new generation learning shop stuff every day. We’re learning more everyday on the new machines and the new fixtures are almost done.
So far we have made patterns for the ULH cylinders, aluminum heads and the case with both camecovers is ordered from the patternmaker. Life is returning!
Nuff said, I just want to Welcome Yalls to the introduction of the new Flathead Power Sweden!
–Anders and Magnus
DUCATISEATTLE The 2015s are Here!!! —
We have received the first 1299 Panigales and Scramblers. We also have out demo bikes, so come on in for a test ride.
Track Days have been announced:
We have our first 3 track days of the year. Sign up at the dealership or on-line.
Ducati is providing us with extraordinary Spring savings! Choose from in-store credits or great financing offers.
2014 Multistrada 1200 S Touring:
$259/mo
OR choose $1,600 in-store credit*
2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo:
$293/mo
OR choose $1,800 in-store credit*
2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak:
$299/mo
OR choose $1,200 in-store credit*
2014 Ducati Hyperstrada:
$179/mo
OR choose $1,000 in-store credit*
2014 Ducati Hypermotard:
$159/mo
OR choose $900 in-store credit*
2014 Ducati Hypemotard SP:
$199/mo
OR choose $1,200 in-store credit*
2014 Ducati Panigale S ABS:
$299/mo
OR choose $2,000 in-store credit*
2014 Ducati Panigale ABS:
$243/mo
OR choose $1,600 in-store credit*
MORE BONNEVILLE NOTIONS– How about the Bonneville Steelbelly or Bonneville Stealbelly .” We drive it like we stole it ” could be the underlying notation.
–Gearhead
DIRECT FROM THE DALIA LAMA ON MAKING CHANGES— Bringing about positive changes within oneself is most auspicious. Learning is only the first step. There are other factors as well: conviction, determination, action, and effort.
So, the next step is developing conviction. Learning and education are important because they help one develop conviction of the need to change and help increase one’s commitment.
This conviction to change develops into the determination. Next, one transforms determination into action. The strong determination to change enables one to make a sustained effort to implement the actual changes. The final factor is critical.
SWAMP FOX EVENT CANCELLED IN MYRTLE BEACH— Due to technical difficulties the Biker Bash electronics could not be installed in time to rock the beach. Hang on for more reports.
–Renegade
Bikernet lead investigator
MARIJUANA MARKETING: Can the Blossoming Cannabis Industry Overcome ‘Stoner’ Stereotypes?
Marijuana smokers. Pot heads. Stoners. They’re a bunch of dirty hippies, right?
And boy are they lazy! These “pot smokers” live in their moms’ basements. No job. No routine. Ok, maybe they have a routine, but that routine consists of getting stoned, giggling, eating Funyuns, and doing it all over again.
That, my friends, is the “stoner” stigma; the stereotype that people who use marijuana are dirty, lazy, stupid, or otherwise unsavory. And this stereotype casts a shadow of illegitimacy across not just businesses operating in the emerging recreational marijuana space, but also businesses operating in the medical marijuana space.
Whether it’s for health or pleasure, using marijuana tends to get a bad rap. And that’s a major hurdle that marketers in the cannabis industry need to overcome in order to be successful.
So, what are marijuana marketers doing to overturn old stereotypes? And, more generally, what are their tactics and strategies for promoting marijuana and marijuana-related products in a not-so-easy-to-navigate legal environment?
Why Are We Writing About This?
Marijuana has been a taboo subject for decades, and we are now just starting to see a shift in the conversation. Several states in the United States have legalized marijuana for medicinal use, and a handful have done so for recreational use as well.
After decades of radio silence, “Marijuana marketing” is suddenly a thing again.
Businesses in the cannabis industry are now ramping up their marketing efforts. They’re hiring agencies. They’re developing and expanding their web presences. They’re attending conferences and expos.
In short, they’re doing everything they legally can, while simultaneously navigating a tricky set of rules and regulations.
From a marketer’s perspective, it’s a pretty intriguing — and difficult — landscape to be a part of. And keep in mind that it’s not just marijuana growers, distributors, and dispensaries that make up this landscape. It’s also fertilizer companies, and lighting system companies, and hydroponic supplies companies, and jar & container companies, and analytical testing laboratories … there are even staffing groups that specialize in placing workers in the cannabis industry.
Cannabis is already big business, and has the potential to get even bigger.
In a 2014 report, the marijuana research and financial analysis firm, GreenWave Advisors, predicts that if the federal government (and all 50 U.S. states) legalize recreational marijuana, the cannabis industry could pull in $35 billion annually by the year 2020. That’s including sales of both medical and recreational marijuana.
Now, to be clear, neither HubSpot nor myself are taking a stance on whether or not marijuana should be legalized. Instead, this post is simply an exploration into how public opinion around marijuana has changed over the years and how it continues to change. And of course, we’ll be highlighting the role marketing has played — and continues to play — in all of it.
For the purposes of this post, I’ll be focusing on marijuana marketing as it pertains to the United States, but it’s worth noting that other countries (like the Netherlands) are dealing with some of the same issues. And as legalization campaigns continue to crop up around the world, marijuana marketing will undoubtedly become more and more of an international issue.
Written by Erik Devaney
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THE VAST AND UNRELENTING UNIVERSAL BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for April 23rd, 2015
How about ‘La Belle Tank’.’ Salt Tractor’
–Rhys
ralsta0b@erau.edu
Daytona Beach, FL
NEVER A DULL MOMENT— I need to see the gang at BDL this coming week, and Junior at Lifestyle Cycle.
Junior just moved his shop next door for 1,400 more square feet and a cooler location. I need to check it out and discuss how Bikernet can help.
I need to get to work on some installs for BDL. There are several ways to go. We tore up our belt system in Bonneville on the Bonne Belle and need some replacement parts.
We are determined to clean up some of the Cantina departments. And I’m working on the Bike Builds area. It needs some help. I’m also working on a Cantina episode.
Plus, we should have a paint report on the new 5-Ball Racing 2014 Chief being built in Charleston, SC. I’ll be headed out to ride in to the Smoke Out.
And my new Progressive Shocks should arrive tomorrow for the Mudflap Girl FXR.
And I’m hoping to have some very strong workouts this week. Hang on for all the action.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
