Hey,
I don’t know where to start this morning. Frankie came over with his ’05 Dyna to have me torque the compensating sprocket. His primary chain was too tight and we adjusted it and torgued the compensator nut.
Last week he complained of noise and a clunk from the primary. I mentioned in the news how I talked him through discovering the problem. He tightened it, but said he still heard a noise. That’s when we decided to get it down here to take a look.
The nut wasn’t that bad, but the primary chain was way tight.
We did it up and we thought he was good to go on a Saturday night in Wilmington where they were having a cruise night with old cars and bikes a block over on Avalon Blvd. I’ll tell you what happened at the end.
Let’s hit the news.
Jasmine Cain CUTS A RECORD DEAL–
Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share with you the updated news!
We have the first half of the album in the can and now we’ve starting writing the next half. The best part of that is that you’ll be able to hear music off this record before the entire thing is actually finished and released! Because you are all subscribers on my newsletter, YOU will be the first to hear the new music when it drops.
Meanwhile, our touring schedule is packed for the Summer, and we can’t wait to see your faces all across the country! You might even hear us test run a few of these gems live!
We love you all and thank you so much for your continued support of our music!
Muah!
Jasmine
For more information on show dates, please log on to our website at www.jasminecain.com! See you guys on the road!
NMA ALERT–Road User Fees May Be Necessary (But Reasonable is a Different Matter)
A basic principle held by the National Motorists Association is, “Reasonable highway user fees [are] for maintaining and improving highways, not for financing non-highway projects.” (See the other main NMA tenets here.) The recent class action lawsuit the NMA filed with truckers’ association OOIDA against the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for many years of excessive tolling speaks to a commitment on behalf of all highway travelers, including commercial drivers.
The debate still rages as to the most practical, efficient method of levying road user fees to pay for maintaining the integrity and capacity of public highway systems. To be clear, our definition of “efficient” here includes applying the fees to the purpose for which they were collected, an apparent ethical challenge for many lawmakers and transportation authorities.
The Taking Tolling to Task NMA e-newsletter about our Pennsylvania lawsuit triggered a great deal of interesting feedback from members, not just on the issue of tolling but also with respect to the collection and spending of road user fees. Here is one such exchange with Sherman Johnson, a Maryland member, which touches on various aspects of that very question:
NMA member:
I am very glad to see that the NMA (and OOIDA) is suing the PTC and the governor of PA over excessive tolls on the Turnpike. The overcharges shown in the chart are outrageous! Ideally this case will go to the US Supreme Court and exorbitant tolls will be outlawed across the country.
Even when tolls are set at a rate that is just enough to cover maintenance and repairs to the infrastructure in question, they are still regressive taxation. In my opinion, almost all tolls should be eliminated, and all infrastructure maintenance & construction should be paid for with the motor fuel tax. The “gas tax” hasn’t been raised since 1993. It could be raised (both state & federal) by say 50% — approx. $0.25/gallon increase — and that would raise a significant amount of money while having a minimum financial impact on most drivers.
Of course most politicians do not want to be seen as “raising taxes” but this clearly needs to be done. The money has to be raised somehow.
My understanding is that the gas tax never did pay for 100% of maintenance & construction costs but it covered a good portion, maybe 60-70%. It seems reasonable for some percentage of transportation infrastructure costs to come out of general funds. After all, even those who do not drive benefit from a good transportation system.
Good luck with the lawsuit. It really made my day to read about that!
The NMA has felt since the Jim Baxter days and still feels that the most efficient and effective method of funding the upkeep and expansion of our highway infrastructure is through the fuel tax paid per gallon at the gas pumps. The National Academy of Sciences studied the issue a few years ago and determined that a typical toll facility has administrative, collection, and enforcement costs that are about 33% of collected revenue. The cost of collecting the fuel tax at the pump is more like 1% of collected revenue. Now with all-electronic (cashless) tolling taking over for many of the older drive-through booths, the overhead cost is being reduced quite substantially but it still isn’t going to approach the low admin cost of the fuel tax.
That’s not to say there aren’t issues with collecting a tax at the gas pumps. The word “tax” is anathema to many people and that has resulted in both the federal and most state gas tax rates being frozen for the better part of the last 20 years. The rates should be indexed to the consumer price index (particularly as related to construction costs) and adjusted annually. The other issue is that the gas tax revenues are often diverted to other non-highway purposes, a violation of the trust of motorists who pay the fuel tax in good faith that the proceeds are being fully applied to maintain/improve our roads, bridges, and tunnels.
You might like this NMA opinion piece on the subject of mileage-based user fees and the gas tax. It was written a few years ago for The Ripon Forum, a magazine by the conservative Ripon Society.
The only concern I have about the motor fuel tax is that again — like excise taxes — it is a regressive tax. I’ll say up front that I think that problem can be alleviated.
Poor and working class people often cannot afford to live in or even near employment centers –- at least not in major metro areas. So not only are they earning less, they are driving more (on average). To compound the problem, they may have no choice but to drive a pickup truck, or older model car that doesn’t get great mileage.
Then there are farmers and ranchers who must also drive long distances, often in trucks that get 10-12 mpg. The current fuel tax could double or triple and it would not really affect people who are well-off, but for others it would be a large added expense.
My proposal to address this is to allow people to apply for cards that would be inserted before pumping fuel — the same way a person might use a discount card. The card would instruct the pump to charge the customer some amount less than the standard tax.
I’m fully aware that my plan will probably never fly, but it does seem more fair than charging the fuel tax to some poor guy or gal from WV or PA who is commuting 80 miles one-way to a job in the Baltimore/D.C. area that pays $10-$12 per hour.
Other than that issue, I continue to think that the fuel tax works well. ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.
REMEMBER THE DAYS–On today’s short journey, just to roll the wheels. I found myself waxing nostalgic. Not necessarily anything new, but somehow more intense, possibly more memory driven?
As I watched the shadow rider in front of me, I found myself longing for the days when a nose cone Shovelhead, WAS the new bike!
When my Shovel/Pan and Panhead riding friends were giving me shit for riding that AMF piece of crap! When you would pull into a hole-in-the-wall bar and regularly see Knuckles and 80 flats.
When my buddies wife almost killed a badass Shovelhead, in the middle of a drunken night, when she decided to scare off two cats that were fighting with a 30-06! Killing one cat and almost blowing a hole through the right side fatbob of the before mentioned Shovelhead.
When you knew, 97% of the time, the hardbelly that just planted her sweet self on the back of your rigid Shovel, as you started to leave wasn’t a raging psychopath!
And when, although I was in good shape, regularly on the way to work I was overpowered, by the single-minded bitch between my legs, who thought a trip to Austin or a ride to anywhere, was more important than a lame ass job!
FUCK I’m getting old and I miss those days!!!
–RFR
NEWS FROM THE AMCA–
It’s riding time! At least for most of us. For some of you in the North the grips of winter just will not let go. Most Chapters are starting to get out and ride so make sure if you are not part of a local chapter, please consider joining one.
Are you looking for a new AMCA Chapter in your area? If you don’t see on one on the AMCA Chapter Map, make sure to click on the “Read More” link below to see a list of all the new areas of the country in the process of starting a chapter.
Two BIG Opportunities to join multiple AMCA Chapters on major events is coming this Fall. First on the Motorcycle Cannonball followed on the AMCA Field at the Barber’s Vintage Festival.
The first event is the Motorcycle Cannonball from September 8th through 23rd. This year AMCA will have its own traveling display advancing the teams and introducing the Club to the masses.
If you would like to volunteer to help out on one of the 15 stops from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon, the AMCA
rolling display will be in the following towns: Portland, ME; Keene, NH; Binghamton, NY; Jamestown, NY; Bowling Green, OH; Bourbonnais, IL; Anamosa, IA; Spirit Lake, IA; Pierre, SD; Sturgis, SD; Billings, MT; Kalispell, MT; Spokan Valley, WA, The Dalles, OR and Portland, OR.
AMCA Chapters in several of those areas will be helping but we are looking to fill in the gaps for stops out of Chapter Areas. We will be working the crowds three hours prior to the Cannonball bikes rolling into each town. If you are interested, please contact AMCA Executive Director, Keith Kizer.
The second opportunity is the 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival at Barber Motorsports Park, October 5-7 in Birmingham, Alabama.
This year the AMCA’s Deep South, Diamond, Low Country, Legends, Music City, and Smoky Mountain Chapters will participate on the AMCA Field. As part of our commitment to Barbers, we will conduct an antique motorcycle display on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday in Lot A.
On Friday AMCA will present the “Kickstart Roar” where all bikes on display will be fired up at one time. On Saturday we will hold the AMCA Bike Show along with Youth Judging presented by Hagerty Insurance. AMCA will also oversee the “Century Parade” which will take place on Saturday. For the final day of the event (Sunday), AMCA will hold the first ever “Field Games” to be conducted at BVF. A for sure crowd pleaser.
AMCA will also oversee the “AMCA Vintage Lap” where any vintage motorcycle in our display will be allowed to take a lap on the track. This will take place Sunday during the 11am-12pm lunch break.
AMCA will supply a large tent to display the Oldest of the old bikes. Barbers will furnish overnight security for our area.
Barbers is offering the first 100 AMCA members who will commitment to having at least one motorcycle on display for all three days two weekend passes. For those who are tent campers and purchase a camping pass, Barber’s will mark off a special area in Lot B to keep our AMCA members together. If you are interested in two free weekend passes to have your bike on display on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, please contact AMCA Executive Director, Keith Kizer.
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY--I’ve sure gotten old! I have outlived my feet and my teeth I’ve had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, New knees, fought prostate cancer and diabetes.
I’m half blind, Can’t hear anything quieter than a jet engine, Take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia. Have poor circulation; Hardly feel my hands and feet anymore.
Can’t remember if I’m 85 or 92. Have lost all my friends. But, thank God, I still have my driver’s license.
–from Sidehack Jerry
TRAILBLAZERS NEWS–A FANTASTIC BANQUET
We hope you enjoyed the 74th Annual Trailblazers Banquet. 800 of us were packed into the Carson Center, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. There was less talking and more listening. That was really appreciated. The big screens, and better sound, were a big improvement.
We value your input. Each year the Board meets a couple weeks after the event to discuss the pros and cons so we can improve the next year. That meeting is happening soon. Then in June we will start the process for the next banquet. It will be on April 6th, 2019. This is a big one, our 75th. Put it on your calendar.
TOM CATES MEMORIAL BIKE SHOW WINNERS
There were some very special and gorgeous motorcycles and we thank each and every one of you for bringing them for our enjoyment. All were winners, but the following went home with the trophies.
Mike Haney’s TOM WHITE’S BEST OF SHOW 1965 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
Jimmy Gurney & AAR BEST COMPETITION BIKE Yamaha that Chuck Palmgren won on at Nazareth, PA. It was the 1st National won by Yamaha. DSG on tank stands for Daniel Sexton Gurney.
Mark Donaldson PEOPLE’S CHOICE 1920 Factory Customer Harley Davidson Board Tracker. Tom Horton and Bryon Farnsworth wish to thank all who volunteered to help with set-up, pushing bikes in and out, clean up and more. You are greatly appreciated.
THANK YOUS
A lot of thank yous are in order, but I would like to thank those that helped me at sign-in. It has been mostly the same devoted crew for the last 10 years. Thank you, and much gratitude, to Cris McEntee, Mary Morley, Susie Ellsworth and Ernie Aragon. This year Nancy Foote jumped in and Debbie Maely, my granddaughter, attended her first banquet and joined our crew. Kevin Foley, after finishing the bike show check in, stayed around to help us too. I couldn’t do it without you guys.
NOMINATING PROCESS
Don Emde has written procedures for nominating members for the Trailblazers Hall of Fame. It is rather lengthy, so it will be sent separately.
OFFICIAL GUN NUT REPORT–Gun rights advocates planned nationwide demonstrations for Saturday
Organizers are encouraging gun rights supporters to bring unloaded rifles to rallies at state capitols across the U.S. this weekend, pushing back against a wave of student-led gun violence protests that some see as a threat to the Second Amendment.
A group called the National Constitutional Coalition of Patriotic Americans spread word of the gatherings on social media. Organizers have permits for rallies Saturday outside 45 statehouses, said David Clayton, of West Virginia, one of the coalition’s founders.
The rallies come less than three weeks after hundreds of thousands marched in Washington, New York and other U.S. cities to demand tougher gun laws after the February school shooting that killed 17 in Parkland, Florida. It’s unclear how many will show up — turnout predictions of national organizers are vastly higher than those of local planners.
“As responsible, law-abiding gun owners, we seem to pay the price every time there’s one of these tragedies.”
Clayton said a new gun law in Florida and similar measures being considered in other states threaten the rights of law-abiding gun owners. He said those attending rallies are encouraged to carry rifles — unloaded, with no magazines inserted — in states where it’s legal.
“This is a very peaceful approach to a show of force,” Clayton said. “What that means is we’re not going to go there looking for a fight. We’re saying, ‘Look at all the people gathered here. We have a voice too.’”
Most U.S. states allow long guns to be carried openly in public spaces, though other legal restrictions may apply. In Maine, for example, the statehouse grounds are a gun-free zone.
Assembling near the state Capitol on Saturday could prove expensive, at least for organizers in Georgia. They’re being asked to pay about $6,700 to cover overtime for state troopers to provide security. Capt. Mark Perry of the Georgia Department of Public Safety said that’s because the rally is on a weekend — permitted assemblies are free on weekdays when statehouse security is fully staffed.
READ MORE: What we don’t know about gun violence
“It’s an insult,” said Atlanta rally organizer Chris Hill, who said he has no intention of paying.
Other groups have been charged similar fees. Tim Franzen, who helped organize the March For Our Lives rally against gun violence in Atlanta on March 24, said organizers paid for statehouse security but he didn’t recall how much.
The coalition behind the gun rights rallies describes itself as a collection of patriotic-based groups that “come from all walks of life, including Three Percent groups and local militias.”
The Three Percent movement vows to resist any government that infringes on the U.S. Constitution. Its name refers to the belief that just 3 percent of colonists rose up to fight the British.
Clayton leads a group called the Three Percent Republic. Such groups lack the following of more mainstream Second Amendment advocates such as the National Rifle Association.
“This is a very peaceful approach to a show of force”
An NRA spokeswoman did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Other gun rights organizations said they’ve played minor roles.
Jerry Henry, executive director of GeorgiaCarry.org, said a few of the group’s 8,000 members have emailed him asking for details about the rally in Atlanta.
“We are not sponsoring it in any shape or form, but we’re not opposing it,” said Henry, who doesn’t plan to attend.
Clayton said the organizers’ goal is for attendance to reach 1 million nationwide.
That would require average turnout of 20,000 per state. Maine rally organizer Dave Gulya said he expects 500 to 1,500 people. The permit for Missouri’s rally anticipates 100 participants. Mississippi rally organizer Monty Reeves estimated 50 to 200 people.
Reeves and Gulya said they have no ties to militias or other such groups. Reeves owns a bolt-action rifle and a shotgun for hunting doves and squirrels near his home in rural Whynot, Mississippi. Gulya is a truck driver in Blue Hill, Maine, who likes shooting targets with handguns and rifles. He worries gun rights are slowly getting chipped away.
“As responsible, law-abiding gun owners, we seem to pay the price every time there’s one of these tragedies,” Gulya said. “We’ve stayed silent long enough.”
Associated Press writers Lisa Marie Pane in Atlanta; Emily Wagster Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi; and Blake Nelson in Jefferson City, Missouri, contributed
PBS.org
–from Rogue
NEW FROM NASH–Introducing The “Split” bag
Have you ever been sitting in traffic or splitting lanes on the freeway and just need some chapstick, but don’t want to reach into your pocket?
Or maybe you need a spot to stash your six shooter or your wallet so that they accessible while you’re riding? Well here you go!
The “Split Bag” straps to your T-bars or risers and has a rare earth magnet instead of a snap for quick open and close-even when your riding. Made out of 100% American cow right here in the USA at Nash Motorcycle Company’s world headquarters.
FROM THE WEEK MAGAZINE—Last Week was a good week for ten-mile runs, after the Army said it may extend Basic Training by two weeks, to cope with a influx of flabby, unfit recruits.
Officials said the recruits were so out of shape and undisciplined that trainers and dieticians might be posted to active units abroad.
–The Week Magazine
EPA NEWS–Regulatory Reforms Earning Pruitt Support Amid Growing Scrutiny
Western lawmakers and industry officials have expressed their support for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s accomplishments and effectiveness in leading what they called an “instrumental” rollback of onerous regulations imposed by the previous administration.
Pruitt has recently faced intense scrutiny for his travel and security expenses, including allegations of ethics violations. The EPA’s inspector general has been asked to investigate those claims.
EPA’s press office touted Pruitt’s first-year efforts to spearhead 22 deregulatory actions that would save Americans $1 billion in compliance costs.
Ashley Burke, Senior Vice President of Communications for the National Mining Association, told Western Wire, “From our perspective, the steps that EPA has taken under this administration, and under Administrator Pruitt’s leadership, have been instrumental in restoring balance to the EPA.”
“Responsible environmental protection can occur while also engaging industry throughout the regulatory process – the two are not mutually exclusive,” Burke wrote via email. She pointed to the agency’s decision to undo the previous administration’s signature regulations as evidence.
“Look at issues such as the Clean Power Plan and the agency’s decision not to impose additional financial responsibility requirements on hard rock mining facilities – issues that would have had virtually no impact on the environment or environmental protection but were designed to have a punishing effect on industry,” Burke said. “The fact that industry no longer has an adversary in its government – and specifically at the EPA – is a huge step forward in common sense regulation.”
Burke rejected any notion that Pruitt has been ineffective.
“The fact that some of the Administrator’s actions have triggered litigation or are being ‘held up by the courts’ is a sign not of ineffectiveness – on the contrary, it is a sign that significant actions have been taken to restore the regulatory balance that has been missing in recent years,” she concluded.
Pruitt’s advocates in Congress agreed.
Members of the Congressional Western Caucus issued their support for Pruitt in a statement late last week, saying Pruitt had been targeted because of his effectiveness, not in spite of it.
“EPA Administrator Pruitt has proven himself one of the most effective Cabinet Members in the Trump Administration. His track record on energy, the environment, deregulation, the rule of law and science-based decision-making is exceptional,” Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Western Caucus Committee Chairman, wrote. He attacked what he described as a “lynch mob” seeking Pruitt’s removal.
EPA’s press office pointed to the implementation of Trump administration executive orders on the “Waters of the United States” review and the repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said Pruitt’s effort to undo the previous administration’s policies would take time.
“As the head of the EPA, Administrator Pruitt is responsible for rolling back dozens of job-killing regulations put in place over the 8 years of the Obama Administration,” Mullin wrote. “By returning the EPA to its rightful role, Administration Pruitt’s policies have significantly reduced regulatory costs for taxpayers and given farmers, ranchers, and small business owners a chance to thrive again.”
Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman, also backed Pruitt’s efforts on reining in EPA oversight.
“Scott Pruitt has returned the EPA’s focus to its rightful place – on ensuring clean air and water for all Americans through policies that are based on good science, not science fiction,” Smith wrote. He pointed to Pruitt’s move to increase agency advisory board transparency.
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, wrote, “Administrator Pruitt has accomplished key priorities as head of the EPA.”
“With the support of the president, he has been instrumental in returning the agency to its original mission. American workers are benefiting from his reversal of punishing regulations. I was able to share the positive impact of these efforts with the administrator on his recent trip to Wyoming coal country,” Barrasso added. His statement distinguished Pruitt’s policy accomplishments, which he praised, from the review process of review for allegations about Pruitt’s administration of the agency.
In Politico, Michael Grunwald argues that, “The truth is that Scott Pruitt has done a lot less to dismantle the EPA than he — or his critics — would have you believe.”
“Pruitt’s problem is that major federal regulations are extremely difficult and time-consuming to enact, and just as difficult and time-consuming to reverse. The rulemaking process can take years of technical and administrative work that Pruitt and his team have not yet had time to do,” Grunwald wrote in Politico. “
And even if Pruitt manages to keep his job long enough to complete that process for any of his efforts to weaken clean-air and clean-water rules, the EPA will inevitably face years of litigation over each one. The old saying that it’s easier to tear down a barn than to build one does not really apply to rules limiting pollutants like ozone, coal ash, mercury and methane.”
On Saturday, President Trump praised Pruitt’s “bold actions” at EPA, linking the increased security spending to “death threats.”
“Scott is doing a great job,” Trump Tweeted.
BY MICHAEL SANDOVAL
–Western Wire
Can we give the fines back to VW and Harley and what’s he going to do with the California Air Resouces Board?—Bandit
HOLD ON A RELIGIOUS MEMO–Official Press Release from the Vatican.
RMHNY – Children’s Charities, Ronald McDonald House New York
Ronald McDonald House New York provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families in a strong, supportive and caring environment which encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems.
Thanks for signing up for the 2018 Hogs 4 Hope! As a charity we rely on the generosity of others in our mission to help the families battling pediatric cancer we serve. We appreciate everything you are doing. Making your personal fundraising pages the most successful yet to help the families staying at the RMH NY will have a tremendous impact on our mission!
Please consider sharing your link with family and friends to make a donation in support of your run or walk on April 29th.
You can create a message or cut and paste the following to social media or put in an email to your contacts to help spread awareness and garner a donation in support of your efforts!
Thank You for all you are doing!
–Ken
rmh-newyork.org
Hello,
I’m riding in this year’s Hogs 4 Hope on April 29th in support of the Ronald McDonald House NY. The RMH NY provides temporary housing for children and their families who have come to NYC for treatment of rare pediatric cancers. Please click on the link below to visit my page and make a donation in support of my ride to help the families of the RMH NY.
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ZERO EMISSIONS BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for April 12, 2018
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I am still trying to figure out zero emissions. Do power plants not emit any?
–AJ
aj846@lycos.com
Deland, FL
Yes they do. Check this.–Bandit
4. Some numbers:
• Total ROG (Reactive Organic Gas) from on-road motorcycles: 30 tons per day
• Total ROG from off-road vehicles: 16 tons per day
• Total ROG from all Mobile Sources: 749 tons per day
• Total ROG from all Non-Mobile (Stationary) Sources: 939 tons per day
• Total ROG from all Sources: 1,688 tons per day
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THE STUDY OF THE CONCEPT OF ZERO—I Discussed this with my Grandson Frankie. He faced a Zero Tolerance Rule in High School. No fighting. If you were caught in a fight, you were automatically suspended. Didn’t matter if you started the fight, defending yourself, defending another male student, protecting school property, or defending a girl—you were suspended.
He was busted twice under this rule. In both cases he was protecting himself or defending another student. “It let the school off from really dealing with the issue or making a decision,” Frankie said. “Bullies were treated the same as the kids they pushed around.”
I’m working on a Cantina Episode around the concept of Zero. Give me your thoughts. Zero eliminates any consideration for Freedom.–Bandit
NEW OWNERSHIP FOR INDIAN MOTORCYCLE CHARLOTTE–Mark Moses, founder and general manager of the award-winning Indian Motorcycle Charlotte announced two new owners of the World’s First Indian dealership. Tim Sutherland, owner & general manager of Coastal Indian Motorcycle of Myrtle Beach SC and Lloyd Greer, founder and owner of Lloyd’z Motorworkz of Pine Bush, NY signed the new ownership agreement today, marking an exciting, historic milestone for Indianmotorcycle zealots worldwide.
Very well-known in the American motorcycle industry, both Tim and Lloyd bring exceptional skills and expertise to Indian Motorcycle Charlotte.
Mark Moses said “We are absolutely thrilled to have these two icons of our industry become owners of what we started here over ten years ago. Indian Motorcycle Charlotte is already the world’s leading Indian dealer and these two professionals bring their enormous experience, expertise and legendary success in world-class operations as well as jaw-dropping custom Indian® motorcycles with gobs of horsepower. We plan to be known as the ”World’s First, Finest, & Fastest Indian Motorcycle Dealer”.
Tim Sutherland added “we are very excited to become owners of Indian motorcycle’s flagship dealership. Mark Moses has an impressive reputation in the industry and we see tremendous synergies within this group. Frankly, we expect dramatic growth in the next decade as the world’s premier source for Indian motorcycles.”
Sutherland established Coastal Victory in 2004 and developed a national and international reputation for creating award-winning custom Victory Motorcycles (Hot Vic) over the
last 14 years. Coastal was the #3 Victory dealer in the world when Polaris discontinued the brand. Now, Coastal Indian offers the “1901 Customs™” line, showcasing his team’s passionate design and build talents. Coastal Indian recently won Hot Bike magazine’s national custom competition and his Indian Chief-based creation toured as the Hot Bike National Grand Champion.
Lloyd Greer has been building high performance speed machines from an early age and is widely rumored to have gasoline in his blood. From his point of view “we are bringing together three unique and powerful personalities, and our intent is to take these great talents and build something bigger, better and of course, faster.
We are all committed to delivering great customer service and plan to capitalize on the Charlotte-NASCAR aura to reflect our bias on performance”.
Greer has been building extreme high-performance cars and motorcycles for over two decades with a worldwide customer list. His purpose-built motorcycles have achieved land speed records and destroyed competition at the drag strip. He never met an engine he couldn’t improve and Lloydz Motorworkz continues to offer hundreds of hi-performance Victory parts as well as a growing number of performance options for Indian motorcycles.
Lloyd Greer and Tim Sutherland met a decade ago during a Myrtle Beach Rally, where Lloyd had his dyno for on-site testing. They struck up a conversation, discovered mutual interests and been fast friends ever since. This new venture is the culmination of a strong belief in the future of Indian motorcycle and its growing global market.
Indian Motorcycle Charlotte opened its doors in October 2008 as the first Indian dealer in the world, with a variety of Kings Mountain-built machines. Located about 25 miles from the factory at I-85 Exit 22, the unique building has won numerous architectural design awards. The business has been a Dealernews Top 100 dealer every year since 2010, the first year it was eligible. In addition, Indian Motorcycle Charlotte has won awards for a wide variety of merchandising, advertising and promotion programs.
You are and have been the wind in my sails and I love you all and will see ya soon. I am not going anywhere and look forward to sharing some very exciting developments… See ya soon.
–Mark Moses
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ZERO EMISSIONS BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for April 12, 2018
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=13618
Hey,
On the Vanderhall – you are a tall guy. I hope others also rode the Vanderhall. Get the girls to take it for a ride too.
I would like to know about the comfort for average height guys vs tall guys in a Vanderhall.
And of course how easily would a newbie adapt to the driving mechanism of this Vanderhall. Very curious. Wish I was there.
–Ujjwal Dey
wayfarer@bikernet.com
India
Tall and short alike had a blast. You’ll read the full report on Bikernet Trikes.–Bandit
BRING BACK PUBLIC HANGING – I’ve been advocating this for years but the Progressives keep saying “Its Unfair to the Non-Hangers”
–Bob Clark
MARKUS CUFF COVERS MusINK 2018–
MusINK has brought together the best in tattoo, music, and car culture to Southern California for ten years running.
Held at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California the three day extravaganza saw a record 23,000 go through door this year.
As in the last few years, Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker curated the lowrider
custom car show and oversaw entertainment.
Top tattoo shops filled two huge event buildings, while musical acts
including Blink 182, Good Charlotte, The Descendents and Fear held forth in the cavernous Hanger. Lowriders and custom motorcycles graced the Low and Slow Car
Show.
–Markus Cuff
Officially Certified Bikernet Feature Photographer
Also shoots for Cycle Source Magazine
American Iron
Easyriders
PARTS OF BIKERNET FOR SALE–
This is an established web-based motorcycle entertainment business. This was one of the very first internet motorcycle efforts and longest running.
With a successful track record of 22 years, advertising Income alone generates nearly $100,000 a year. The platform has over 15,000 pages of content that are being accessed 24/7 worldwide.
The combined readership runs at 100,000 unique monthly users with 175,000 monthly page views and a contact database of 30,000 email addresses.
Annually, the site records almost 1 million web visits and 1.3 million impressions. The site is mobile friendly, and new advertising program allows Google to place ads at will.
The IP address is protected with trademarks and copyrights.
The company staff contributes to the great brand loyalty as it was involved in motorcycle rider’s freedom fights and four motorcycle land speed records.
Busy with other projects, the current owner only scratched the surface of the growth opportunity. The new owner can capitalize on the total package by enhancing the social media efforts, modernizing the sites’ platforms and expanding the reach.
This business is an amazing opportunity today. If you are a creative entrepreneur and passionate about the motorcycle industry and wish to enjoy the fun lifestyle and a great deal of freedom take a look closer.
It’s not often a business can make a 30% net profit in a down year. Plus, there are other profit streams available through a shop with product sales, a subscription platform, partnerships, and events. This is a rare opportunity to own a business not demanding of massive infrastructure expenses, equipment or giant staff issues.
It can glow from your own home with a handful of independent contractors. The owner is willing to consult and contribute content on a limited basis. For confidential information please contact Business Broker, Kellie Fish (760) 898-8265.
I’m going to keep the Cantina, the Shop and the 5-Ball Racing Team, so I’m not going away, just slowing down.—Bandit
THE UNION REPORT–Good job brudda . I just got back from Vegas. Met a lot of motorcycle riding Carpenters. That is every local from across the country. Met some good brothers and we learned a lot about being brothers and how to treat another brother or sister.
Aint nothing meaner looking than a tatted brother or sister swinging a mean hammer on the job site. Go brothers and sisters. We got some training for better jobs, better contracts and better pensions .
–Gearhead
Local 721 Carpenters
Southwest Region
KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN ON SUNDAYS–Defense Attorney: Will you please state your age?
Old Lady: I am 94 years old.
Defense Attorney: Will you tell us, in your own words, what happened the night of April 1st?
Old Lady: There I was, sitting there in my swing on my front porch on a warm spring evening, When a young man comes creeping up on the porch and sat down beside me.
Defense Attorney: Did you know him?
Old Lady: No, but he sure was friendly.
Defense Attorney: What happened after he sat down?
Old Lady: He started to rub my thigh.
Defense Attorney: Did you stop him?
Old Lady: No, I didn’t stop him.
Defense Attorney: Why not?
Little Old Lady: It felt good. Nobody had done that since my Albert died some 30 years ago.
Defense Attorney: What happened next?
Old Lady: He began to rub all over my body.
Defense Attorney: Did you stop him then?
Old Lady: No, I did not stop him.
Defense Attorney: Why not?
Old Lady: His rubbing made me feel all alive and excited. I haven’t felt that good in years!
Defense Attorney: What happened next?
Old Lady: Well, by then, I was feeling so spicy’ that I just laid down and told him ‘Take me, young man. Take me now!’
Defense Attorney: Did he take you?
Old Lady: Hell, no! He just yelled, ‘April Fool!’ And that’s when I shot the little bastard.
–Sidehack Jerry
ENGINA – The Indian Motorcycle Café Racer
It’s Smashing the Competition
at Custom Bike Shows–Europe’s market leader for motorcycle clothing and accessories, Detlev Louis Motorrad celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion they’ve taken an Indian Chief Vintage and transformed it into the hot-blooded café racer Engina.
Last September, Engina had its grand premiere at Glemseck 101 and immediately blew away the competition. Stunt girl and model Mai-Lin Senf rode it in the “Clash of Legends” race. Since then Engina has been cleaning up at numerous sprint and design contests and has just achieved a landmark accomplishment – winning a podium place at the Custom Show Emirates in Abu Dhabi. In Germany, it picked up the winning trophy at the Custom Show in Dortmund and won Best Streetbike at the Berliner Motorrad Tage motorcycle show in Berlin.
Elsewhere in Europe, the custom masterpiece is also causing quite a stir, winning the prestigious Ferro Dell Anno award at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, in the Best Professional category. At the Swiss Custom show in Zürich, Engina secured first prize – giving it a ticket for the internationally acclaimed Custom Show Emirates in Abu Dhabi. On this world stage last weekend, Engina competed in the V2 Custom Class – with a sensational result, taking 2nd place.
Much of the credit for these brilliant results must go to Indian’s beautiful-looking Thunder Stroke 111 engine – this magnificent V-twin is an integral part of the overall artistry. As a nod to the chrome power plant, Louis named the custom build Engina, which is derived from the word engine. The powerful 1.8-liter V-twin is a stunning combination of the classic Indian look and state-of-the-art technology.
The distinctive design with eye-catching pushrod tubes and cylinder head-covers with angled fins pays homage to the Indian engines of the 1940s and 1950s and enjoys cult status among the fans.
To give it the power needed to compete in sprint races, Louis brought in the engine specialist Ulf Penner to exploit the full potential of this extremely high torque engine. With a whole range of optimization measures, such as more aggressive camshafts, more direct airflow, upgraded cylinder heads and new engine mapping, the Thunder Stroke 111 that has been virtually untouched visually now delivers almost 70 percent more power. A new header from STParts with a Shark silencer makes sure the 125 hp package also has the sound to match.
The machine all fits into a new UNO lightweight frame, and the high-performance chassis now has a new upside-down front fork and Wilbers rear shock absorber. A Brembo braking system delivers the stopping power to the custom-made Kineo rims and there are new triple clamps from Alpha Racing with a matching Gilles stub handlebar.
For the headlight bezel, seat and tank, Louis called in Michael Naumann. The customizing specialist has already picked up numerous awards for his custom creations and enhanced the minimalist design from Louis gearhead crew member Kay Blanke to perfection.
Danny Schramm from Schrammwerk was responsible for the striking headdress paint job in red and white, taking on the colors of the Indian and Louis brands. The bike’s overall build was undertaken by Detlef Stüdemann and Martin Struckmann from the Louis gearhead crew.
Louis will continue to celebrate the company’s anniversary with the Engina based on the Indian Chief Vintage throughout 2018. The custom build will be on display at the following events throughout Europe:
May 19 – 20 The Reunion, Monza, Italy
June 14 – 17 Wheels & Waves, Biarritz, France
June 23 – 24 Cafe Racer Festival, Paris, France
June 29 – July 1 Biker’s Classics, Spa, Belgium
–Jeff Millard
New OLD TECH Bikernet Reader Comment!– MOVING OIL
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=1951
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! I have a 1979 Shovel “Project Bike” and when it comes to the new oil pump & horseshoe tank, this article removes any and all questions I had.
Thank you.
–James L. Hart
uncle.face@yahoo.com
Scottsbluff, NE
Glad we could help.–Bandit
YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THIS FROM THE WEEK MAGAZINE—It was also a good week for manual transmissions, after two Florida boys, ages 12 and 14, tried to steal a Domino’s truck while the driver was delivering a pizza, only to be foiled by their lack of stick-shift experience.
HOLD ON—So Frankie roared out of the shop on his finely tuned hot rod Dyna. He climbed onto the 110 freeway heading toward the Staples Center and downtown. After about 10 miles he peeled off on the 405 toward Venice and Santa Monica.
He quickly rolled from lane to lane searching out a gap to climb into the carpool lane and nail it. That’s when it happened. Suddenly he was powerless in the fast lane with no inside emergency lane. The Dyna rapidly slowed. He couldn’t move to the right. The thick traffic moved too fast, generally around 80 mph.
He looked to the left. Between the white lane line and the concrete barriers he had less than a foot of space. Suddenly there were two feet and he pulled up and stopped. He called me. I had just sat down with a Jack on the rocks to relax after a non-stop day. It was nearing 11:00. I put the tumbler down.
Adrian Newkirk arrived at the headquarters yesterday on his way back to Deadwood, South Dakota. A master at construction and renovation, he crashed early to prepare for the run out of town on his way to the 15 and Salt Lake City.
He heard the conversation between me, Frankie the Redhead. I reached for my wallet and my AAA card. I told Frankie to call 911 and get off the freeway. This all happened in a matter of 30 minutes. Frankie called 911. He couldn’t check the bike or move. The soaring traffic full of drunks and texting drivers screamed inches from his rear wheel. He was on full alert.
The California Highway Patrol responded quickly, shut down traffic and allowed Frankie to push his sparkling Dyna across four or five lanes of Traffic to the shoulder. The officer stayed with him until he was sorta safe. AAA was on the scene with a flatbed immediately.
Adrian and I collected tools and waited for the call. We got there in time to handle the AAA effort.
The flatbed guys quickly loaded the bike and hauled him off the freeway.
