Hey,
Next week is booked and we haven’t even started. What the hell? I’m hauling ass to the Badlands to bring my Indian home. Bikernet is sponsoring 2Wheelers on Main, the Sturgis Museum, the BrokenSpoke Cycle Source Editor’s Choice Show, and the Flying Piston Builder’s Breakfast at the Buffalo Buffet. Plus, we always support Michael Lichter’s art exhibit at the Chip.
Yesterday, in the middle of the sunny season it rained all over the Port Nationals car and bike show at the Port of Los Angeles. Riders scrambled to bring their customs to the Bikernet Headquarters for shelter. We were glad to be here.
Let’s hit the news, before the Redhead wakes up and finds the raven-haired beauty in the shop wiping bikes down.
QUICK, OPEN THE BAD JOKE LIBRARY–
Ellisville, Mississippi school teacher called the local phone company to report her telephone failed to ring when her friends called -and that on the few occasions, when it did ring, her dog moaned right before the phone rang.
The telephone repairman proceeded to the scene, curious to see this psychic dog or senile lady. He climbed a telephone pole, hooked in his test set, and dialed the subscriber’s house. The phone didn’t ring right away, but then the dog moaned and the telephone began to ring. Climbing down from the pole, the telephone repairman found:
1 . The dog was tied to the telephone system’s ground wire with a steel chain and collar.
2. The wire connection to the ground rod was loose.
3. The dog was receiving 90 volts of signaling current when the number was called.
4. After a couple of jolts, the dog would start moaning and then urinate.
5. The wet ground would complete the circuit, thus causing the phone to ring.
Which demonstrates that some problems CAN be fixed by pissing and moaning.
–from Rogue and Jerry
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE ALERT: Victory Isle of Man TT Podium Bike Stolen
The Victory Isle of Man TT racer ridden by Lee Johnston to third place in the 2015 Zero TT was stolen from the Brammo Company headquarters where it was on display following the historic race.
July 17th – Medina MN: Victory Motorcycles and Brammo Engineering wish to alert traditional and social media outlets that the historic Isle of Man TT racer piloted by Lee Johnston has been stolen overnight from Brammo Headquarters in Talent, OR. The specific time of night has yet to be determined and police are reviewing security footage for further information.
The motorcycle was on display with its complete race bodywork, as shown in the attached image. Johnstons Racer #3 was on this particular machine. However the body may have been removed or over-painted to mask its origin.
The Frame VIN is stamped #004 and there is a $1000 reward for information leading to the recovery of this historically significant motorcycle. Individuals with information or who feel they may have seen this motorcycle should contact:
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: BILL MAY, CASE# 15-2149, at the Talent OR Police Department at 541-535-1253
The teams from Victory and Brammo are gutted that thieves made off with this important piece of motorcycling history, and appreciate the diligence and assistance of motorcycle enthusiasts across the country. We request in particular that those in the Pacific North West be on the lookout. We will update both the Brammo Facebook and Victory Motorcycles Facebook pages as new information becomes available.
https://www.facebook.com/BrammoInc
https://www.facebook.com/victorymotorcycles
Thank you for your assistance in spreading this information to your social media outlets and network. There are few things dirtier than a motorcycle thief and we know that the community of riders will be a key to spotting this motorcycle and bringing it back to where it belongs.
–Robert Pandya
External Investigations Manager
Victory Motorcycles
Robert.Pandya@Polaris.com
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT LIMIT REPEALED IN SOUTH DAKOTA–Just in time for the 75th Sturgis Rally, starting July 1st, ape-hangers are now legal in South Dakota.
The $20 fine for riding with your hands too high was wiped off the books as Governor Dennis Daugaard signed Senate Bill 85, effectively abolishing South Dakota codified law that prohibited such handlebars.
Until now it was a petty offense in South Dakota if you rode motorcycle on a public street or highway with the handlebar grips positioned at or above shoulder height, but as of now there are no more regulations on where to hang your hands.
Pegasus Fuel Injection and Ignition System Install
I have a 1997 Electra Glide Standard. Will your system fit my bike? And I would appreciate the price.
–Danny Boutcher
adam.redshaw21@gmail.com
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Yes, it will fit your bike, and the cost is only $1950 for the complete unit.
–Mil Blair
Pegasus MasterMind
SUNDAY INNOVATION OF THE WEEK–Gives a whole new meaning to ‘I’ll drive ‘er home!’
It’s only a gas tank but how many times do you think the police have stopped him ??????
–from Buckshot
Movie Mystery Bike Solved, the Mickey Rourke Black Death
Mickey said, “He’s gonna take my girl, I’m gonna take his bike.”
It was Marlboro (Johnson) who said that.
Enjoyed reading this article. Cheers.
–Kjeld Sigtermans
k.sigtermans@gmail.com
Druten, Netherlands
VETERANS EFFORT OF THE WEEK–I hope all is well at the Inter-Planetary HQ of Bikernet. I wanted to let you know about a charity ride I’m producing later this year.
On average 22 service members succumb to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and seek to end the pain by taking their own lives every day. This includes not only our current veterans, but also Vietnam Vets as well.
Over a 15-day period (September 19 – October 3, 2015) I will be joining two of my brothers from the Desert Knights of America Motorcycle Club (DKMC) as we ride across the country, visiting all lower 48 states. The purpose of our trip is to raise awareness about PTSD and the toll it is taking on our service members. We are calling our ride the 48 For 22 Ride. All proceeds from the 48 For 22 Ride will go to 22 Needs A Face.
22 Needs A Face is a non-profit organization that exists to combat against the number of service member suicides taking place within our nation. This must change, and in order to do this 22 Needs A Face launched a three-pronged attack to combat this silent enemy.
First, through events that cater to our veteran community we seek to restore the camaraderie that many are missing from their time in the service.
Secondly, we seek to educate the masses that this is in fact a mental disease that requires help and treatment.
Lastly, we will work to enact legislation that will keep those who suffer from PTSD from being denied opportunities for careers or promotion.
Through this three-pronged attack our goal is to ultimately help our soldiers in need and defeat PTSD.
We are setting up meet and greets at our overnight locations to allow us an opportunity to inform the community about our cause and help raise awareness to veterans that there is help and hope available. We welcome local motorcyclists to meet us along the ride and join us for different legs as their schedules will allow.
Any publicity about the ride that you can provide is greatly appreciated.
For more information about 22 Needs A Face, please visit http://22needsaface.org/. You can also find information on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/22needsaface.
Details regarding the ride can be found on my blog at: http://irregularramblingsofaregularguy.blogspot.com/2015/05/48-for-22-ride.html.
We’ve set up a GoFundMe page at: http://www.gofundme.com/u4h9ch9s and an event page on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/590848661052569/
Thank you for your support. I included a flyer related to the ride as well as a photo if you needed it. The two fingers on each hand represents the 22 veteran suicides we’re working to prevent.
–Chuck
BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN ON SUNDAYS–
Got my concealed gun carry permit yesterday and went over to the local Bass Pro Shop to get a small 9mm for home protection.
When I was ready to pay for the gun and bullets, the cashier said, “Strip down, facing me.”
Making a mental note to complain to the NRA about the gun control wackos running amok, I did just as she had instructed. When the hysterical shrieking and alarms finally subsided, I found out she was referring to how I should place my credit card in the card reader!!!
I’ve been asked to shop elsewhere in the future. They need to make their instructions to seniors a little clearer. I still don’t think I looked that bad…
–from Rogue and Jerry
QUICK, A QUOTE FROM HILLARY–
“Fuck off! It’s enough I have to see you shit-kickers every day!
I’m not going to talk to you, too!! Just do your Godamn job and keep your mouth shut.”
From the book “America Evita” by Christopher Anderson, p.90; Hillary to her State Trooper bodyguards after one of them greeted her with “Good Morning.”
–from Rogue
HARLEY-DAVIDSON NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA– How about this?
Harley-Davidson has number one sales figures in Aussie!
Harley-Davidson had a scorcher of a first half with a 14.6% increase in sales, moving past Honda to become the top-selling road bike company in Australia as cruiser sales continue to run rampant.
Harley-Davidson models now account for more than one in every five road bikes sold.
–Doc Robinson
Magnificent Tech Editor
Heavy Duty Magazine
Down under Supreme Editor
Bikernet.com
THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS STILL OPEN WITH AND OLDY BY GOODY–
John O’Reilly hoisted his beer and said, “Here’s to spending the rest of me life, between the legs of me wife!” That won him the top prize at the pub for the best toast of the night!
He went home and told his wife, Mary, “I won the prize for the best toast of the night.”
She said,”Aye, did ye now. And what was your toast?”
John said, “Here’s to spending the rest of me life, sitting in church beside me wife.”
“Oh, that is very nice indeed, John!” Mary said. The next day, Mary ran into one of John’s drinking buddies on the street corner.
The man chuckled leeringly and said, “John won the prize the other night at the pub with a toast about you, Mary.”
She said, “Aye, he told me, and I was a bit surprised myself. You know, he’s only been in there twice in the last four years. “Once I had to pull him by the ears to make him come, and the other time he fell asleep!”
–from Rogue and Jerry
THE KING AND QUEEN OF CYCLE SOURCE ARE SPENDING THEIR HONEYMOON ON THE COAST– Chris and I are taking a motorcycle honeymoon to your part of the world for a couple of weeks…
–Heather
BIKERNET OFFICIAL CERTIFIED PHILOSOPEHR ON LIFE’S ORDER–Today I Find Order in My Life.
When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. –Peter Marshall
Do you ever feel that you are on the treadmill of Life and you just can’t catch up? Sometimes I feel that no matter how fast I go Life’s chores come quicker. On those rare days, when I feel I am finally getting things caught up, I find that new things pop up.
This morning as I Paused before doing this writing I realized that this is what Life is about. Helen Keller said “Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all” we are here to experience many adventures one after another or we are not living, this is all part of Life.
It is up to us how we choose to handle these adventures or experiences. Do we get overwhelmed, do we allow the stress and pressure to take away our Peace? Do we allow the challenges, obstacles and tasks control our day or do we control them?
As I Pause I realize that I must take the time to go within where all is in Right and Perfect Order. I must commune and meditate for the guidance and direction I need to get order in My Life. I find that I am able to find the comfort of Peace filling My Soul by changing my own thoughts. Here I Know that All is Good, that Divine Order is in me. I am no longer overwhelmed or filled with stress or confusion. I realize that I am fortunate for I Live Life and am able to accept challenges as gifts.
I am Grateful for All the adventures and experiences in My Life for this lets me know that I am alive. The same Source that is behind the order of stars, moon and sun is in me filling My Life with perfect Order and I accept and expect this Guidance in me. Today every day My Life is Perfect Order!
And So It Is
Namaste’
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. –William James
–Yale
This is perfect. See Bandit’s comments below.
2015 HOLLISTER FREEDOM RALLY RECAP–
The 2015 Hollister Freedom Rally is in the books as a huge success. Responses have been overwhelmingly positive from bikers who came from a few miles down the road to as far away as Norway, all saying it was a huge success, said Chuck Schwartz, Chairman of ConvExx the producers and promoters of the rally..
Estimated attendance for the rally was over 40,000. Bikes lined the streets of San Benito for the 3 day rally and there was a constant flow of bike traffic cruising the street. The four top Rally sponsors GEICO, Russ Brown, Indian, the official motorcycle of the Hollister Freedom Rally and Corbin were well-branded through-out the Rally zone.
As with any rally, one of the main attractions is checking out the bikes. For an even better view of all the bikes, bikers had the opportunity to go 15 feet up above the street on the GEICO Photo Tower and take selfies & photos. This gave them an amazing view of the thousands of bikes lined up in a sea of chrome and paint on San Benito Street.
The 2015 Hollister Freedom Rally may be over but there are tons of memories, stories and photos that will keep the rally going until next year.
You’ll see the whole report with Derrel’s photos of downtown this week on Bikernet.
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER FINDINGS– Oatmeal for a Long Life
A tough old cattleman from texas counseled his granddaughter that if she wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gun powder on her oatmeal every morning. The granddaughter did this religiously until the age of 103, then she died. She left behind 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren, and a 40-foot hole where the crematorium used to be!
–from Rogue
NEVER A DULL MOMENT—We’re scrambling daily, but it’s all positive, helpful, along the right path, towards Nirvana.
We joke about Nirvana and tranquility, but it’s purely a state of mind. It takes work, and mental alterations. Like I mentioned before, you can find nirvana with nothing and during what would be considered tough times.
For instance Dominic and his son, Dylan, polished up their Panheads for the ride to San Pedro for the show. It’s started to pour rain and the cops shut the show down. They weren’t dressed for a downpour, but they had their girls, and their old stylish Chrysler Imperial.
They dropped me a dime, dropped off the bikes, wiped ‘em down, and we had a blast before the lowered all black Imperial crept out of the Bikernet yard and rolled toward Fullerton. No problem, and everyone was smiling.
Try it. It’s a mental challenge. Pick any circumstance and challenge yourself to turn it positive, no matter what. Or die trying goddammit.
Can’t wait to here from Kent about Salt Torpedo progress.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
