Hey,
I’m coming up on a challenge. I’m working on a panel discussion about emissions for the V-twin Expo next week in Cincinnati. Remember, as young men growing up in the hippy generation, we were told to question authority.
In a sense that’s what I’m doing big time. It’s been an uphill battle, and basically I’m just laying out the facts in hopes of opening doors to change. We’ve been badgered by authorities for years. Can we turn the window inside out? Even the MIC didn’t want to step up, but just buckle and try to get along.
I’m an old biker and just like helmet laws, if we don’t look at the big picture and do something about it, more freedoms will be lost. Let’s hit the news.
BIKERNET KEEPS THE BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN– A manager at Wal-Mart had the task of hiring someone to fill a job opening. After sorting through a stack of resumes he found four people who were equally qualified. He decided to call the four in and ask them only one question. Their answer would determine which of them would get the job.
The day came and as the four sat around the conference room table, the interviewer asked, “What is the fastest thing you know of?’
The first man replied, “A THOUGHT.’ It just pops into your head. There’s no warning.
“That’s very good!’ replied the interviewer.
And, now you sir?’, he asked the second man.
‘Hmmm, let me see, A blink! It comes and goes and you don’t know that it ever happened. A BLINK is the fastest thing I know of.’
“Excellent!’ said the interviewer. “The blink of an eye, that’s a very popular cliche for speed.’
He then turned to the third man, who was contemplating his reply.
“Well, out at my dad’s ranch, you step out of the house and on the wall there’s a light switch. When you flip that switch, way out across the pasture the light on the barn comes on in less than an instant. “Yep, TURNING ON A LIGHT is the fastest thing I can think of’.
The interviewer was very impressed with the third answer and thought he had found his man.
“It’s hard to beat the speed of light,’ he said.
Turning to BUBBA, the fourth and final man, the interviewer posed the same question.
Old Bubba replied, “After hearing the previous three answers, it’s obvious to me that the fastest thing known is DIARRHEA.’
“WHAT!?’ said the interviewer, stunned by the response.
“Oh sure’, said BUBBA. “You see, the other day I wasn’t feeling so good, and I ran for the bathroom, but before I could THINK, BLINK, or TURN ON THE LIGHT, I had already shit my pants.’ BUBBA is now the new greeter at the local Wal-Mart.
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
MORE FROM THE TILTING MOTOR WORKS— Turning your bike into a trike.
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If installed by a TMW-certified dealer or by TMW itself, TMW covers parts and labor to address installation defects, manufacturing defects and materials failures under normal use for a period of one year. Specific exclusions may apply. Additional years of warranty coverage may be available at purchase. You are responsible for routine inspection and maintenance of the unit as specified by TMW. Warranty terms can change, so before confirming your order we will provide an updated warranty agreement whose terms will take precedence. TMW makes no warranty or representation as to the safety or suitability of a TMW-equipped trike for any particular purpose.
Does the vehicle have to pass inspection?
Because the TMW conversion involves no alteration to the frame, it is treated like any other aftermarket accessory in most jurisdictions with no inspection required. However, state and local laws change periodically and we encourage you to understand your state’s requirements.
CONNECTICUT HELMET LAW FIGHT REPORT–
Even though the petition you all saw from July in the last email may or may not come into play, this is a hopeful chance to counter that with a show of favoritism for FREEDOM of choice for adult riders. PLEASE HELP!!!
Please “like” the CMRA Facebook page as yourselves and as administrators to pages you may also manage: https://www.facebook.com/ConnecticutMotorcycleRidersAssoc/
Please “like” or “love” the top two announcements posted on the page announcing the CMRA’s opposition to the bill. The two ads were created because the first one with the link to the CMRA homepage was rejected for “having a photo with more than 20% words”. A 2nd ad was created, boosted, and approved…a half hour later the formerly rejected boosted ad was approved…go figure…
Aside from that, once we get a date on the hearing, anyone that can show up in the Connecticut Legislative Office Building that day would be very helpful!!! The last helmet hearing room in 2005 was only about 2/3 of the way full (I only have word of mouth and stories from attendees to make that statement because I rode on all of your nickels until 2007). That room needs to be full (the whole building would be nice!) of oppositional attendees this time if possible. If not, this bill will likely pass…
Thank you from all here in Connecticut working to get rid of these bills. The only one hitting the social media is HB 6048: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2017&bill_num=6048
We are also alerting membership and freedom friends to HB 6281 which is a “scooter” helmet law bill: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2017&bill_num=6281
THANK YOU!
–Sandra “Little Sister” Clark
CMRA Legislative Committee Chair
MRF State Representative
203-886-8770 (call or text)
imnamericanwmn@hotmail.com
www.thecmra.com
www.ride4ever.org
CANTINA CONTRIBUTION OF THE WEEK— And the runner-up award goes to Buckshot for this comment:
Ever Go to a Party and Not Fit In?
–Bandit
THE CHARLIE BRECHTAL MOVIE COMING– We shot the final scenes the last week of October, filming in San Andreas and Angel Camp. A call for extras went out for the Saturday race scene, filmed at The Dam Ranch, near Angel Camp.
Over 100 bikers rode up Pool Station Road in the early morning hours, lining up on a single-lane path that leads to a quaint house, one of several on ranches owned by Dennis Sanfilippo.
The film crews were positioned along the roadway and a drone was used for some aerial shots. It was a crazy scene, as the Devil and Rockstone raced along the narrow path at high speed with spectators lining both sides of the road. It was a race signifying the triumph of good over evil.
Other scenes included a blues jam session filmed in San Andreas, God and Raphael riding up Pool Station Road to meet with Gabriel, who was holding Charlie Brechtel and Big G at an intersection, and the Voodoo King, played by Deacon Jones, in a vital scene inside the house.
It was a great experience shooting these final scenes, culminating in a Halloween party at the Hellbent MC clubhouse in Sacramento on Saturday evening. Part of the magic in casting this movie was the way things seemed to come together.
Without too much forethought, some motorcycle clubs effortlessly melded into character as happened with the representative clubs representing god and the devil. The Saints MC in Milwaukee was god’s chosen club. Meanwhile, Hellbent MC in Sacramento backed up the Devil. These are real clubs and the fit was natural and perfect for the script.
I can’t tell more because I don’t want to give the plot away, but this is certainly a film that could achieve cult-classic status, just because of who is in it. There are even some cameo appearances by Easyriders editor Kim Peterson and Woody Woodruff, owner of the Buffalo Chip.
Watch for premieres of this independent film coming next summer.
FAVORITE BOOKS VOTED ON BY THE STAFF– PUBLISHER: ZACK MILLER
Publisher Zack Miller recommends the new Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed by Pat Hahn and photography by Tom Loeser. “Stunning light-painted studio portraits of rare, fascinating machines. If you love motorcycles, you owe it to yourself to get this book.”
Finally! The world’s most incredible motorcycles are given the artful representation they deserve!
The motorcycle should have disappeared with the advent of the inexpensive automobile, since Henry Ford’s Model T usurped the motorcycle’s position as a primary form of utilitarian transportation, but a funny thing happened on the way to extinction – the motorcycle not only survived but thrived.
Enough people were enamored of the thrill and beauty of the two-wheeled mechanical beast to ensure it would continue to exist indefinitely. And exist they have! Many of the motorcycles manufactured over the past century truly fit the description of “classic,” and many consider these machines works of art.
Written by noted motorcycle author Patrick Hahn, Classic Motorcycles presents the history of motorcycling as told through the most significant, iconic, classic motorcycles of all time, with both period photography and modern portrait photography.
All the best domestic and international makes are represented here, from BMWs, Indians, and Triumphs to Vincents, Ducatis, and Harley-Davidsons – the most classic models. You’ll drool over the 1933 Matchless Silver Hawk, and you’ll want to tear out the page displaying the 1956 Triumph Thunderbird and frame it.
Each motorcycle was shot in a studio setting using photographer Tom Loeser’s light-painting technique. Period ads and relevant historic photos and documents are spread throughout the book to supplement the portraits of the bikes, really evoking a sense of time and place. Prepare to be in awe of the undeniably classic motorcycles in this collection. It’s the only motorcycle history you’ll need.
A MEMO FROM THE COMMANDER–
The Marines bowed their heads at a special ceremony. That’s because they’re praying. This incident took place at a recent ceremony honoring the birthday of the corps, and it has the ACLU up in arms. “These are federal employees,” says Lucius Traveler, a spokesman for the ACLU, “on federal property and on federal time… For them to pray is clearly an establishment of religion, and we must nip this in the bud immediately.”
When asked about the ACLU’s charges, Colonel Jack Fessender, speaking for the Commandant of the Corps said, “To hell with ACLU! GOD Bless Our Warriors. Send the ACLU to Afghanistan! Then watch those SONS OF BITCHES pray.”
May God Bless America ,
One Nation Under GOD!
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
I have a Rev Tech engine with a serial number ” EG12M8558A ” and a crankcase with a serial number ” D10X936.”
My issue is : Do I have a 115 or 125-inch engine. Your feedback will help me a lot, as I want to order many missing parts for it.
–Kamal BASKOU kamalbaskou007@yahoo.com
DUBAI, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Through John Reed we were able to hook him up with a Custom Chrome connection. His serial numbers didn’t help, but they asked for photos of the engine.–Wrench
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–Bandit
ANOTHER LUCKY DEVIL MANUFACTURING PROJECT–
Here is some of the latest madness. I had to make some replacement parts for an Ironhorse chopper this week.?
–The Devil
BIKERNET STAFF STRIVES FOR ENHANCED EDUCATION–
Two blokes living in the Australian outback saw a couple of jobs advertised by the Queen of England.
She was looking for footmen, to walk beside her carriage.
They applied and were very happy to be flown to London for an interview with Her Majesty.
She says to them: “Because my footmen must wear long white stockings, I must see your ankles to be sure they are not swollen or misshapen.”
After they show her their ankles, the Queen says: “It is also important that you don’t have knobby knees, so I need to see your knees too.”
Once she has seen their knees, she says: “Now everything appears to be in shape, so I just need to see your testimonials.”
Nine years later, when the pair are finally released from prison, one of the blokes says to the other:
”I reckon, if we just had a bit more education we would have got that job!”
–from Raymond Hamilton
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That Reading Standard is a beauty. Good look for Rogue. Turns out they didn’t want my old shoes but wanted money…reminds me of my kids.
Wish the “shop now” ads actually had a link. The demise of Victory has brought some interesting articles, open letters, and business/bottom line philosophies to print, but hats off to Uncle Monkey for his excellent take on this.
I know it is what it is, but I’m just not built right for your vest. However, it would be nice to have a vest rather than a cut style for mutants like myself. Things are really looking up in the Trikes and Bagger segments and I’m whistling a new tune.
— Sam
TEXAS
Appreciate your comments. We will work on the links. And let me know on the vest business. Which one comes close?
–Bandit
THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS STILL OPEN–
The rain was pouring and there was a big puddle in front of the bar just outside the American Legion Post. A ragged old Army ground pounder was standing near the edge with a fishing line in the puddle. A curious young Marine fighter pilot came over to him and asked what he was doing.
“Fishing,” the old sergeant simply said.
“Poor old fool,” the Marine officer thought to himself, and he invited the old Army soldier into the bar for a drink. As he felt he should start some conversation while they were sipping their whiskey, the haughty fighter pilot asked, “And how many have you caught today?”
“You’re number ten” the old Army sergeant answered.
Two Air Force, three Navy & five Marines.
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
THE FILM “CLIMATE HUSTLE”–
CLIMATE HUSTLE is a groundbreaking new documentary leading viewers on a fact-finding and often-hilarious journey through the propaganda-laced world of global warming claims. Hosted by award-winning investigative journalist Marc Morano and produced by CFACT and CDR Communications, CLIMATE HUSTLE tears the cover off of global warming hype, and exposes the myths and exaggerations of this multi-billion dollar issue.
CLIMATE HUSTLE was the #1 movie in America during its one-night theater event in May (per screen average), and had enthusiastic audiences in 400 theaters, with sell-outs in multiple cities! WorldNetDaily said CLIMATE HUSTLE “could be the most important movie of the year” while Audiences Everywhere said “this audience is the most expressive I’ve sat with in a long, long time.”
BIKERNET STAFFER WORKS ON GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW ENTRY– Should be finished with paint tonight. Flames will be a fade from yellow to red with various highlights.
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CRYSTAL GAYLE INDUCTED INTO GRAND OLE OPRY BY SISTER AND OPRY LEGEND LORETTA LYNN– NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 21, 2017) – Grammy-winning songstress Crystal Gayle was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry this evening at the Ryman Auditorium by her sister and Opry legend Loretta Lynn. Gayle made her Opry debut 50 years ago on the Ryman stage, singing the country classic “Ribbon of Darkness” at age 16. She had been publicly invited to join the Opry by Opry member Carrie Underwood in November.
“We’ve been together a long time, honey. And we’ve never had a fight,” Lynn said. “It was the greatest moment of my life when they made me a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1962. I know she is just as happy as I was then.” “Being a member of the Opry is just incredible,” Gayle beamed. “It’s really hard to comprehend. I have felt like a part of the Opry for all these years. Now, I’m official.”
Grammy-nominated duo Dailey & Vincent is set to be formally inducted into the Opry on Saturday, March 11.
GUN NUT REPORT–
Gun owners knew that Barack Obama would not leave quietly. The only question was what else was coming.
An answer came late in the day on January 19. With his successor’s inauguration only hours away, he completed his final assault on gun owners’ and sportsmen’s rights, this time in the form of Director’s Order No. 219 of the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The order seeks to expand “the use of nontoxic ammunition and fishing tackle on Service lands, waters and facilities and for certain types of hunting and fishing regulated by the Service” outside of those areas.
The order states that FWS policy will be to “[r]equire the use of nontoxic ammunition and fishing tackle to the fullest extent practicable for all activities on Service lands, waters, and facilities by January 2022, except as needed for law enforcement or health and safety uses.” It also calls for collaboration with state and fish wildlife agencies in implementing this policy.
The order goes on to outline a series of steps the FWS will take to implement the policy, first and foremost of which is the favored gun control tactic of using “science” to re-enforce pre-existing policy goals, rather than to guide those goals in the first place. Rather humorously, the order states, “The Service will continue to support targeted research to understand the human, fish, and wildlife health benefits of using nontoxic ammunition and fishing tackle.”
And if science were to discover lead wasn’t so bad or non-lead ammunition and fishing tackle could actually lead to adverse health effects of their own? Well, that wouldn’t be “targeted.”
The order also requires that “over the next 24 months, each Regional Director, in coordination with relevant Assistant Directors, should work with individual states, regional state fish and wildlife associations, and tribes to identify opportunities to expand existing state, Federal, or tribal requirements for use of nontoxic ammunition and fishing tackle on Service lands, waters and facilities.”
It goes on to state that FWS Regions should enact and enforce on their own lands, wasters, and facilities requirements for non-lead ammunition and fishing tackle that have already been enacted by states, tribes, and other federal agencies.
The FWS additionally plans to use “available information” on the negative impacts of lead ammunition or fishing tackle on “sensitive, vulnerable or Service trust resources” to justify “steps to expeditiously require” non-lead alternatives “to the fullest extent practical [sic]… to benefit such species or resources.”
And, finally, “[t]he Assistant Director, Migratory Birds, in consultation with National Flyway Councils and individual states, will establish a process to phase in a requirement for the use of nontoxic ammunition for recreational hunting of mourning doves and other upland game birds.”
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, which represents the state agencies that manage these resources, had harsh words for the FWS order. Association president Nick Wiley stated, “this action flies squarely in the face of a long and constructive tradition of states working in partnership with the Service to effectively manage fish and wildlife resources.” He also characterized the order as “a breach of trust and deeply disappointing given that it was a complete surprise and there was no current dialogue or input from state fish and wildlife agencies prior to issuance.”
To be sure, this latest development further demonstrates the petty, partisan tendencies of the former president and is as aggravating as it was predictable.
But it should do little to dampen the high spirits of sportsmen and sportswomen as Donald J. Trump takes the oath of office, for it sharpens the contrast between the outgoing and incoming administrations. Like so much of what Barack Obama claimed as “accomplishments,” it will hopefully amount to little more than a symbolic act of defiance by a president with little of substance to show for his eight years in office.
In the meantime, it is yet another reminder that a long, trying epoch for America’s gun owners is finally at an end, and a new day with a new outlook is at hand.
INCREDIBLE— I have the utmost respect for the Bikers Rights Community and the NRA. Hopefully this will be an era of respect for freedom.
So, next week we have a couple of exciting reports headed your way on Bikernet. I will be working on my brief speech for the V-twin expo. I’m fortunate to have two other esteemed panelists, Jay Jackson, the Vice President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and Chris Callen, the Publisher of Cycle Source Magazine. And of course we will give the crowd the opportunity to see the documentary, “Climate Hustle.” Should be interesting and awakening for many in the crowd.
When I come back, I plan to drink Whiskey chase the Redhead and go for a long ride on my Indian just to clear my head. Then hopefully we can think about the Salt Torpedo and Bonneville Racing. In the meantime:
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
