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Hey,
I’m actually building another motorcycle, a Panhead, sorta. There’s something about digging around the shop and wrenching that feels damn good.
I would rather work in the shop than hang out at any bar. In the past the only thing that would pull me away from the shop would be a redhead.
I also discovered another chink in the armor. Time has always been an issue with me. I need more of it. In this harried world we live in, it’s too easy to be pulled in way too many directions constantly. Managing time is a key and managing your emotions. My Grandson is hanging with the Scott Jacobs family this weekend at an art retreat.
He was nervous about going there. I told him nerves and fear are only a state of mind. Think about it this way. You can face anything with any number of viewpoints. It could be as daunting as fighting the baddest bastard you’ve ever met, or coming face to face with a scrawny midget with one arm.
No offense to scrawny midgets…Happy Mothers Day.
Let’s hit the news:
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SO18 – The Chopper Bike Show
This show is still the quickest path to have your bike featured in the pages of The HORSE Backstreet Choppers Magazine and now we are taking it even further.
Choppers of all varieties are represented, bobbers, Swedish Chops, Rock-a-Billy Chops, etc. as well as various engine configurations such as Sportsters, metric engines, Shovelheads, Evos, everything.
The HORSE, BC staff will pick TEN winners. There is no First, Second, Third etcetera, just TEN winners. All winners are featured in the magazine. These ten bikes usually represent a variety of styles and engine configurations, so every well-built chopper has a chance.
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SUNDAY Mystic Quote from the Trikehead
“Life is not about fate or destiny; it is the choices we make on a daily basis. Yeah, sunny side up please” ~ Ujjwal Dey
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After his Divorce a husband came out of the court jumping, dancing, singing…
His friend asked him why he was so happy. He replied “Court has said to pay my wife half of my salary.”
Friend asked “So why are you happy?”
He said “From now on I can have the other half my salary!”
–Sir Udey
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STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM UPDATE–
The good news was that the Sturgis Museum has reconsidered its position on the Freedom Fighter section and is willing to induct a freedom fighter this year. The bad news is Mike Farabaugh was mentioned as the candidate.
While that is very commendable and Balls is more than worthy, the problem, pointed out by Gary Sellers of Ohio, is that Balls is already in the Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame.
It completely slipped my and other’s minds, but I would think the museum would have known or at least checked on this. It’s more evidence that they have little regard for the Freedom Fighter section.
I’m asking Rogue to help me re-submit my original nomination of Mark Temple for consideration. Nobody in America fits the definition of Freedom Fighter better than Mark. More than an activist, for years he has tested the California and Nevada helmet laws by purposely getting stopped by police and highway patrol wearing helmet protection the police deemed unsafe.
Time and time again, he has won or has had helmet citations dismissed after clever court testimony which questioned the enforcement practices, the reading of the current law and the previous decisions that explained who could be stopped and how the stop could be conducted.
He has also tested and successfully subverted motorcycle checkpoints in California and tested 2nd Amendment rights through open carry confrontations with police and security guards who did not understand the law or illegally enforced the law regarding carrying a firearm. Who else can anyone name that has put fame, fortune and freedom on the line to fight for what is right?
I hope we can get Mark inducted as he has deserved this honor for a long time, after suffering financial losses and being arrested several times. He’s the definition of Freedom Fighters, and his induction will set the bar for other’s to emanate.
–Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo
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NEW DIGITAL DICE MAGAZINE AVAILABLE– Hope you enjoyed the complimentary issue of Dice Digital we sent out last week, this weekend we got another of our new “Best of Choppertown” download bundles for you.
Volume 1 featured our very own Choppertown movies about the Sinners and others like Jesse James, Harbortown, and Road 2 Smoke Out. In Volume 2 we have the awesome 6over films, Flake & Flames, and the Dirtbag duo as well as Mooneyes and the Hogslayer doc.
Please pass the word on these promotions so we can keep supporting these filmmakers to make more films.
Stay independent.
Zack and Scott
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QUOTES
When Stephen Scanniello, the rosarian at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, was asked for his picks for top roses on the market this spring, he picked the Marco Polo and several others: Regatta, a pink apricot with a strong aroma; Compassion, a climbing rose, and Curly Pink, a classic from 1948.
— , “A Rose Is Made,” New York Times, April 23, 1995
ORIGIN
Rosarian comes via Old French from Latin rosa. Further etymology is obscure. Latin rosa suggests an indirect connection with Greek rhódon “rose.” The Aeolic Greek poet Sappho (c620 b.c.-c.565b.c.) uses the form wródon, which suggests a borrowing from an unattested Old Iranian noun w?da- or urda- “flower.” Old Persian is the source of Armenian vard “rose,” Aramaic warda, and Hebrew wére?. Rosarian entered English in the 19th century.
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FROM THE NMA: DO YOU WANT TO DRIVE OR BE DRIVEN?–
Here’s a quiz. The CEO of an automaker said the following about the advent of self-driving technology:
We have full-scale autonomy in development right now. But how we apply this technology will be a little unique. We believe driving pleasure should never die. And we’re selling our products to a core customer who loves driving.
We’ll always take a human-centric approach. The driver will have control and we’ll try to improve peace of mind. If anything happens to the driver, the system will override immediately to bring the car to a safe place.
Which car company does this enlightened executive lead?
Acura Kia
Alfa Romeo Maserati
Aston Martin Mazda
Bugatti Mini
Fiat Peugeot
Hyundai Renault
Infiniti Volvo
Jaguar
Make no mistake, with hundreds of billions of dollars being spent on autonomous vehicle technology – the five top carmakers plowed $46 billion into R&D in 2015 alone – we will be seeing an explosion of vehicles on the road completely controlled by computer algorithms within a generation or two. Cars will truly become automobiles.
But the concern expressed by many NMA members is that those of us who like the freedom of driving at satisfying speeds while navigating whatever challenges the roadways present will be relegated to spinning around the tracks of designated car parks while machines rule the roads.
That is a depressing view of the future, which makes the vision of at least one car manufacturer refreshing. Which brand? Here’s another quote with the answer:
Mazda’s vision of autonomous driving is not bringing you from A to B while you are reading. That’s not Mazda’s way.
We hope that Mazda’s North American chief executive Masahiro More is able to stick to that philosophy and that other automakers realize the wisdom of satisfying the significant segment of motorists who enjoy driving.
Use this link to share this NMA E-Newsletter with others:
https://www.motorists.org/alerts/recognizing-many-us-simply-enjoy-driving-nma-e-newsletter-435/
ULTIMATE FXR BUILD–from Bennett’s Performance, Part 2
Who sells the cool little LED lights?
— Sam
rotorkat@yahoo.com
TX
We will find out or you can call Eric Bennett at 562-498-1819
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FEDERAL ALERT-– Tell federal trade agency you oppose Bikes for Beef tariff
Email the USTR today!
Take Action
Now that Robert Lighthizer has been confirmed as the U.S. Trade Representative, his office is in position to decide whether to enact a 100 percent tariff on motorcycles imported from the European Union.
The proposal-which would affect bikes with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc-is part of the ongoing E.U. – U.S. beef hormone trade dispute.
Now is the time to make your voices heard!
Use the American Motorcyclist Association’s convenient tools to urge the U.S. Trade Representative to withdraw this ill-conceived proposal. Motorcyclists should not be penalized with exorbitant tariffs because of a dispute over beef.
If enacted, this tariff will cause serious and irreversible harm to American small- and medium-sized business owners who sell the vehicles. Additionally, consumers will be denied access to certain models of competition and recreational motorcycles that contribute to the lifestyle and wellbeing of millions of American families.
The AMA opposes the proposed tariff, because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural products.
In February, a USTR official admitted that motorcycles were included in the proposal as leverage to achieve relief for the beef industry. The AMA finds this approach to trade policy to be cynical at best.
In reality, this agency is playing with peoples’ lives and livelihoods. The proposed trade sanctions, if implemented, will cause dramatic and irreparable harm to the motorcycle industry.
In a news article, the Acting Trade Representative said he and Lighthizer want to represent all of the United States’ commercial interests. He added, “I don’t want a situation where anybody is saying: ‘Well, our voices weren’t heard or we weren’t listened to.'”
Now is the time to voice our strong opposition to the proposal. We aren’t pawns in a game of international chess. Take action now to protect against significant hardships this tariff will cause to hardworking, everyday tax-paying Americans.
Tell Ambassador Lighthizer to remove motorcycles from the proposed tariff. Make our voice stronger by sharing the AMA alert. Share with your friends on Facebook.
Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding friends become members of the AMA to help protect our riding freedoms. More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcycling. That support will help fight for your rights – on the road, trail and racetrack and in the halls of government.
If you are a motorcycle rider, join the AMA at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.
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THE BLONDE LIBRARY– SECOND DEGREE
Two blondes are walking down the street. One notices a compact on the sidewalk and leans down to pick it up.
She opens it, looks in the mirror and says, ‘Hmm, this person looks familiar.’
The second blonde says, ‘Here, let me see!’ So, the first blonde hands her the compact. The second blonde looks in the mirror and says, ‘You dummy, it’s me!’
LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST NEWS–
We’ve made big plans for this year’s Las Vegas BikeFest, and we want you to be part of it. We promise to deliver Non-Stop Action, headline entertainment, more buyers, and more sales.
We put together a “Top Ten” list let you know some of the strides we are taking to bring buyers to your booth.
TOP 10 REASONS ATTENDEES WILL COME SEE YOU AT LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST
1. Free motorcycles! We are giving away a brand new motorcycle on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the rally to a lucky registrant! They must be present to win so they will stay until the very end and shop!
2. $5,000 Rally Central Shopping Spree given away on Thursday and Friday! FREE MONEY for attendees to spend with you. Ten lucky winners will win $500 in BikeFest Bucks that must be spent with YOU, our vendors, at the Rally!
3. FREE BEER! Coupons for all registered attendees to enjoy a couple drinks on us each night (between 7pm-10pm) at the Rally!
4. Headline entertainment on Saturday night with Uncle Kracker!
5. Better vendor layout – making it easier for everyone to shop!
6. More activities to keep people at Rally Central all day! More bands, stunt shows, bike shows, and contests!
7. Free Rally Central weekend passes given to anyone who purchases a new or used motorcycle from over 30 participating dealers in Las Vegas, Arizona and Southern California between now and the Rally. Did you know that new bike owners spend most of their disposable income on their new bike within 90 days of purchase? Be there when they are ready to purchase.
8. 50,000 free Rally Central passes given away at rallies and bike nights leading all the way up to Las Vegas BikeFest!
9. Lots of free bike parking with easy access!
10. Shuttle from Golden Nugget to Rally Central! We are making it easier for the attendees to get to you!
Go to www.lasvegasbikefest.com/vendorinfo/ to view our latest Vendor Brochure that gives you a bit more detail. Also, view our latest Rally Central overview map at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com/map.
Ready to join us? Go to www.LasVegasBikeFest.com/buyabooth to purchase a booth.
If you have questions on any of these topics, please let me know. Thanks again for your support of Las Vegas BikeFest. Talk to you soon.
–Mindi Cherry
Vice President/Event Manager
Las Vegas BikeFest
www.LasVegasBikeFest.com
P: 702-216-5832 | E: mcherry@LasVegasBikeFest.com
Save the Date! 17thAnnual Las Vegas BikeFest – October 5-8, 2017
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THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY–
An elderly couple were at home watching TV. Phil had the remote and was switching back and forth between a fishing channel and the porn channel. Mary became more and more annoyed and finally said, “For God’s sake, Phil… leave it on the porn channel…you know how to fish!”
Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water
When wearing a bikini, women reveal 90% of their bodies; men are so polite they look only at the covered parts.
Did you know that dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish?
Money talks …but all mine ever says is good-bye.
I always wondered what the job application is like at Hooters. Do they just give you a bra and say, “Here, fill this out?”
Mujibar was trying to get a job in India. The Personnel Manager said, “Mujibar, You have passed all the tests, except one. It is a simple test of your English language skills. Unless you pass it you cannot qualify for this job.” Mujibar said, “I am ready.” The manager said, “You must make a sentence using the words Yellow, Pink, and Green”Mujibar thought for a few minutes and said, “Mister manager, I am ready.” The manager replied, “Go ahead.”Mujibar continued: “The telephone goes green, green….
and I pink it up and say, ‘Yellow, this is Mujibar’.” Mujibar now works at a call center. No doubt you have spoken to him. I know I have.
–from Rogue and Jerry
NEW AT MOTORCYCLEPEDIA MUSEUM–
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Now featured in our vestibule: A beautiful restoration by Tom Owejan in homage to the Newburgh Fire Department!
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IRWINDALE ACTION– $1000 TO WIN:
MAY 20: LKQ PICK YOUR PART
COMPACT CAR DEMOLITION DERBY!
Irwindale’s Richest-ever “DD”!
FLASH! Irwindale Speedway officials have seriously upped the ante for the upcoming May 20th LKQ Pick Your Part Compact Car Demolition Derby that will run as a highlight of a wild Night of Destruction”, which also includes high-flying Golden Empire SuperMoto motorcycle action on a specially-constructed part dirt, part pavement, ALL challenging course that uses both the half mile and third mile as well as the track’s infield.
Sorry but our good old Uncle Sugar won’t let us show a thousand dollars worth of real money here … Use you imagination please.
The special night will be presented by our friends at LKQ Pick Your Part and Seidner’s Collision Centers…
OK … back to the bucks, upped the ante?
RIGHT: $1000.00 TO WIN !
(read that again …)
A check with the wonderful words “pay to the order of” and the number $1000.00 will be handed to the last driver running in what will be the richest-ever Demolition Derby ever staged at Irwindale Speedway since it opened way back on March 29, 1999!
Right now, right out of the box, we need to let ALL would-be Demo-Drivers with those dollar signs floating in those big old thought-balloons above their heads to (right now) go to the Irwindale website (www.irwindaleeventcenter.com) and print out the full four-page set of tech rules and driving regulations governing the conduct of any Demolition Derby at Irwindale.
And YES, Virginia … there are rules even in this most unruly-appearing form of motor-mania. For example: It is a no-no to fill your car’s doors up with cement. (A few years back a competitor heard that little trick was a “surefire” way to win …
The only thing was that the driver only heard half of the process and somehow missed the part about putting water in the cement and mixing it up before putting it into the door. The first time that car got hit hard in the side the powder-dry cement literally exploded in a choking cloud of dust that enveloped both car and driver.
To the best of our knowledge there were no photos ever taken of this incident, as all of the on-track photographers had flattened out or run for cover when the cement cloud went up, all thinking that war had broken out in the infield.)
It’ll all be in fun until that green flag flies and then the idea that if you can smash up the other drivers’ cars more than they can smash yours up … and you are the last car standing … er … running, you (yes, YOU!) are going to get a big check handed to you right on the start/finish line in front of a jam-packed grandstand of frenzied fans with your name on it in the amount of $1000.00!
And of course that’s only a part of the night’s activities for the May 20 when we’ll have a full-on night of destruction (trailer race, skid plate cars, etc.) all (as noted above) aided and abetted by the first SuperMoto motorcycle race at the Speedway since 2003.
The Golden Empire SuperMoto / AMA SuperMoto West part of the evening promises to be a high-flying, dirt-kicking affair with great two-wheel action on a circuitous course that will see riders dealing with all the aspects of flat track, dirt, and road racing on every lap.
Tickets will go fast for this one and a sell-out is forecast. As always fans are advised to secure their seats early on-line at: www.irwindaleeventcenter.com or by calling: 626.385.1100. Remember … there’s a nice $5.00 discount on each ticket purchased on-line before midnight May 19.
Adult Tickets for this event are $15 at the gate, Seniors and Military pay $10, Youngsters 6-12 are $5.00 and the under 5 crowd is in free. Gates open at 4:00 pm, the family-friendly On-Track Autograph Session begins at 5:45pm and is included in the admission price, and racing starts at 7:00 on the dot. Parking is $5.00.
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IRWINDALE EVENT CENTER, 500 Speedway Drive, 500 SPEEDWAY DRIVE, Irwindale, CA 91706
NEWS FROM ASCOT– Remembering Joe
1932-2017
AMA and USAC champion, Joe was equally fast on two wheels as we was on four. Joe gained the AMA Championships in 1954, 1956, 1957.
Greater glory awaited as Leonard reached top of the Indy Car world in convincing style by winning consecutive USAC national season titles in 1971 and 1972.
He was a good friend and rider of JC Agajanian. “That Agajanians Loved Joe, and will continue to past his passing.” – Chris Agajanian
There will be a memorial service for Joe Leonard on Saturday, May 13th at 1:15pm in the Chapel of the Oaks.
Oak Hill Memorial Park
300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 | 408-297-2447 | MAP
A reception will follow from 2:00pm to 5:00pm just adjacent to the chapel at Oak Hill.
Handout made by Don Emde that will be distributed at funeral
Skip Van Leeuwen, Joe Leonard And J.C. Agajanian At Ascot Park
Leave a Tribute to Joe
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IRON AND RESIN GIFTS, SORTA–
In the thick of the city, it’s easy to lose your peace of mind. A haven of honking horns and funky smells, rules and regulations, the unrelenting concrete jungle will mess with your head.
For city folk venturing into the wilderness, they’ll find plenty of survival guides to prevent their untimely demise. There’s no such manual for an outdoor cat in the big city, though. We’re left to fend for ourselves and avoid the soul-sucking perils of the proverbial rat race best we can…
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WOW, LIFE IS NUTS— I just spoke to a longtime friend who runs in the antique motorcycle world. He told me of a friend who has a brain problem. The guy is brilliant and talented, but crashed and encountered a head injury (not on a motorcycle). Since then he’s had emotional problems.
We talked about an auction business that’s tanking. I hear about magazines tanking and we will hear about the Easyriders auction tomorrow. They weren’t receiving their reserve so they tried to break up the company for a greater return. I’ve reached out to several folks who might be interested.
Here’s the interesting part. Nothing means anything. Sometimes we think it does, but it doesn’t. We are all made up of atoms and molecules. We come and we go, it’s guaranteed. Even the filthy rich come and go. All the wealth in the world doesn’t mean a fucking thing. Have a good day today. Treat your mom well, if she’s still around.
Tomorrow all the material shit could be gone, or you could hit your head and your life is changed completely. Treat people well, because you only have today, your motorcycle, and your babe.
Let’s party,
–Bandit
