Hey,
They changed the clocks and fucked with my WA today. It’s gone from the 60s to the 80s in two days. Daytona is in full swing, and it seems to be a hearty one with action on every street corner.
So, let’s hit the news, enjoy, relax, and get involved.
BIKERNET DAYTONA BUREAU CHIEF AND SENIOR EDITOR ON THE CASE IN DAYTONA–I am heading to Seminole HD today (Sunday) and will be at Destination Daytona on Monday where I will see some of Bikernet sponsors.
I plan on covering the Woman’s MDA ride at Destination Daytona on Tuesday, the
Bike Show at Tropical Tattoo on Thursday, the
Broken Spoke, and other things as time allows.
–Rogue
SUNDAY POST BABE OF THE WEEK—from Sam Dixon.
Model: Jessica Price
Facebook FanPage: https://www.facebook.com/ModelJessicaPrice
–Sam Dixon
smdxn1@aol.com
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY–As we get closer to the 2016 election, remember that we cannot trust Hillary Clinton to create jobs in America. The last time she had a job to do, she outsourced it to Monica Lewinsky.
–from Rogue and Jerry
“Astroturf” in the Rose Garden? White House Insists “Everyone” Agrees, Ammo Ban is “Common Sense”—
On Monday, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said that President Obama supports the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’–which is to say, President Obama’s–ongoing attempt to ban M855-type AR-15 ammunition. Obama “has long believed that there are some common sense steps that we can take,” Earnest said. “[E]veryone should agree that if there are armor-piercing bullets available that can fit into easily concealed weapons, that it puts our law enforcement [officers] at considerably more risk.”
For starters, notice Earnest’s words “everyone” and “common sense.” As investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson recently explained, the use of such words is an “astroturfing” technique designed “to give the impression that there’s widespread support for or against an agenda when there’s not.”
In reality, Obama’s attempt to ban the second most popular ammunition for the most popular rifle in America is being widely and vigorously opposed.
More than half the members of Congress have signed House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte’s (R-Va.) letter to BATFE director R. Todd Jones opposing the ban. Strong opposition is also expected with a Senate opposition letter being spearheaded by Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Chuck Grassley.
Large numbers of gun owners are contacting Congress, urging opposition to the ban. Gun owners are also contacting BATFE to convey their reasons for opposing the ban. (To assist gun owners, NRA-ILA provided initial information about the ban on February 13th, and additional details on February 18th.)
Furthermore, many in the law enforcement community oppose the ban. WND.com reports that the law enforcement officers it interviewed disagreed with the administration’s characterization of M855 as a special threat to men and women in blue. Asked if any law enforcement officers had been killed or seriously wounded by M855 fired from a handgun, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Sheriff David Clarke, Jr., said, “Not in my jurisdiction. We’re doing a search nationwide . . . but so far we haven’t found anything.” Similarly, Sgt. Dana Pierce, of the Cobb County Police Department, near Atlanta, said he’s never heard of any officer being shot at, or even threatened, by a criminal wielding an AR-15 handgun.
Again, comments will only be considered by BATFE if received by March 16, 2015. They may be submitted in any of three ways:
Via email at APAComments@atf.gov (follow the instructions at the link for submitting comments).
Via fax at (202) 648-9741.
Via mail to Denise Brown, Mailstop 6N-602, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Programs and Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 99 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20226: ATTN: AP Ammo Comments.
THE BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER FINDINGS— Guts vs Balls
*There is a medical distinction between Guts and Balls. *
*We’ve all heard of people having Guts or having Balls. *
*But do you really know the difference between them?*
*In an effort to keep you informed, here are the definitions:*
*GUTS **- Is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met
by your* *wife with a broom, and having the Guts to ask:
‘Are you still cleaning, or are you* *flying somewhere?’*
*BALLS** – Is coming home late after a night out with the guys, smelling of
perfume**and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the bum and
having the Balls**to say:
‘You’re next, Chubby.’*
*I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions.*
*Medically speaking, there is no difference in the outcome. *
*Both are fatal.*
—
Regards,
Erwin
–from Geno
1939 VINCENT HRD SERIES-A RAPID FOR SALE–The very last Vincent motorcycle built by the famed British factory before the outbreak of World War II will be offered for sale by Bonhams in April.
The 1939 Vincent HRD Series-A Rapide is not only the marque’s penultimate prewar machine, but was rescued from scrap and lovingly restored.
One of the most important British motorbikes in existence, it’s expected to bring in up to about $400,000 at Bonhams Stafford Sale in the UK on April 26.
There are only around 65 Series-A Vincent v-twins left in the world today, and this is the best of the bunch, so consider it 400 grand well spent…
–from Markus Cuff and Mike Warlow
KMW studio | 845.516.4418 | www.kmwstudio.com
BAD BANKS NEWS FROM BIKERNET—Federal officials are investigating at least 10 major banks for price rigging in precious metals markets, said Jean Eaglesham and Christopher M. Matthews in the Wall Street Journal. The Justice Department is reportedly “scrutinizing the price-setting process of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in London” and targeting several major firms, including HSBC, Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deutche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMorganChase, and UBS—over allegations that the banks manipulated metal prices.
–The Week Magazine
DUCATISEATTLE
Spring is Here!! – Savings end March 31st
We have no idea how, but Spring is here and we are loving it! We have over 20 Demos from last year at extraordinary savings!
Full Demo List
The 2015’s are coming! We need to make room in the showroom, so take advantage of generous credits on 2014 models. These specials all END ON MARCH 31st.
$1,500 Credit on 1199 Panigales.
A FEW RACING WORDS FROM DR. FENG–We are all masters of all that is plentiful, if we only allow ourselves to be…
The right path can speed oneself to THE chosen destination… consider Bonneville speed trials…
Simplicity can sometimes be key…
–Dr. Feng
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgh_nEbZi8s&t=61
INSANE CRASH !! Top Fuel Drag Bike rider collides at almost 200mph, That’s Gotta Hurt !!!— Top Fuel Drag Bike rider Filippos Papafilippou collides at almost 200mph with fellow competitor Steve Woollatt and is flung off his bike and onto the wheelie bar of his competitor during the 2014 FIA/FIM European Drag Racing Championship Finals at Santa Pod Raceway, England!
An amazing FAIL turned into an incredible WIN as Filippos then stands up at the end of the Santa Pod 1/4 mile strip.
GUN NUT WEEKEND REPORT–Committee Hearing Scheduled on a Bill to Ban the Sale and Possession of Legally-Owned Ivory in California.
Assembly Bill 96 is scheduled to be heard in the state Assembly Waters, Parks and Wildlife Committee on Tuesday, March 10. This legislation was written with the good intentions to help stop the illegal trade in wildlife, as well as poaching for meat and products such as horns and tusks. Unfortunately, AB 96 would do nothing to promote the purported goal of addressing poaching and the illegal ivory trade. AB 96 would only impose a heavy burden on law-abiding citizens and deprive them of the value of property that was originally obtained legally and in good faith.
Current California law exempts the possession with intent to sell, or sale of the dead body, or any part or product thereof, of any elephant before June 1, 1977, or the possession with intent to sell or the sale of any such item on or after June 1, 1977, if the item was imported before January 1, 1977.
AB 96 would delete this exemption and amend the law to prohibit a person from purchasing, selling, offering for sale, possessing with intent to sell, or importing with intent to sell ivory or rhinoceros horn, except as specified, and would make this prohibition enforceable by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The NRA is receptive to measures that directly target the illegal ivory trade and poaching, but Assembly Bill 96 would not contribute to that goal. AB 96 would harm those who have no part in these activities. American collectors, sportsmen, hunters, and recreational shooters have legally purchased firearms that incorporate ivory features for decades. These include some of America’s most historically significant and collectible guns. Historically, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintained the position that most ivory in the U.S. has been legally imported and that its sale in the U.S. did not materially contribute to the illegal ivory trade.
Why the NRA opposes banning lawfully-owned ivory in the U.S.:
Even for items at least 100 years old, the burden of proof would be on the seller to show that the ivory is old enough—a nearly impossible task, since a firearm or other item more than 100 years old may have been restored with newer ivory parts. Meeting FWS standards of proof would be challenging and expensive, as FWS will require evidence such as scientific testing, a “qualified appraisal,” or other “detailed history” information ranging from family photos to “ethnographic fieldwork.”
The proposed bans demand rigorous documentation to sell ivory that is more than 100 years old, documentation that private individuals typically do not have. Furthermore, there would be no accommodation for the numerous items made of legal ivory after 1915. Such items could not be sold, even with supporting documentation, and property that cannot be sold is radically diminished in value.
The NRA supports efforts to stop poaching and the illegal ivory trade, but the proposed restrictions on domestic sales of legally-owned ivory —from elephants taken long ago—will not reduce the poaching of elephants or illegal trafficking in ivory. On the contrary, a ban would affect only honest Americans by making their ivory—acquired lawfully and in good faith—worthless.
Please call AND e-mail the members of the state Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife committee TODAY urging them to OPPOSE AB 96. Committee information can be found HERE.
Please take a moment to forward this important alert to your family, friends, fellow gun owners and sportsmen AND urge them to call AND e-mail the members of this committee to OPPOSE AB 96.
See http://www.fws.gov/international/pdf/directors-order-210-questions-and-answers.pdf
LUCAS OIL ON THE DAYTONA FRONT LINES–Lucas Oil, Motorcycle division would like to
extent a warm thank you to Tara and Curt along with the entire team at
J & P cycles for the warm hospitality and partnership with Lucas Oil.
Motorcycle products division for Daytona bike week 2015. Lucas Motorcycle Oil representative Aaron Tippetts will be working in the J & P gorgers facility every day during bike week to assist riders and
answer questions related to all Lucas Oil products.
Aaron’s On-site contact is or for information on Lucas oil changes call.
951-870-1207
NEXT 2014 INDIAN TECH COMING TO BIKERNET—
Here are some of the pics from lowering the 5-BALL Racing Chief.
I asked my Mechanic to write a few things about how he does it. He said he would send me some stuff about it tonight for the next tech article.
–Rich Worley
American Biker
Charleston, SC
TRI-CLASSICS GRAND OPENING–Hello British Motorcycle Enthusiasts.
Our Grand Opening last Sunday was a complete success! Despite the threat of rain, we had approximately 200 visitors and a lot of great conversation.
Our service department is now booked and our parts department is being well stocked.
Photos & Video are now available on our website. Here’s the link: http://www.triumphclassicmotorcycles.com/Grand%20Opening.htm
We hope to see you all tomorrow at the Vintage OC Club event as well as the upcoming BSA Owner’s Club and Norton Club events. Info links are on our home page.
Cheers For Now…
The TCM Staff
British Restoration Specialists
1281 Logan Ave. Costa Mesa, California, 92626
714-556-0170, Fax 714-242-1550 www.TriClassic.com
The GIDDY UP VINTAGE CHOPPER SHOW COMING UP REAL soon, March 28th, 2015 in New Braunfels, TX–Time is running out to get your raffle ticket and a $25 chance to win this 1969 H-D Shovelhead chopper built by Matt Jackson of Austin Speed Shop! Act now, online ticket sales are ending at Midnight on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015. You need not be present to win, tickets are good world-wide!
Curious as to new parts unleashed upon the motorcycling world? Check out the new products section to stay on top of moto parts and accessories from shops all over the world!
Thanks for your continued support – Regards, Tyler, Darly, Kyle, Katy, Todd, Greg, Jimmy The Kid, Tony Balogna, Dove, Longhair (Jason), Jessica, Mike & Kris!
APRIL BABES LOVE AEROMACH SCOUT PARTS—This just in from Paul Aiken, the boss of Aeromach, who is cruising the streets of Daytona looking for and the wrong action.
JOE’S GARAGE FLASHBACK—
A Wagner, a Flanders, Excelsior & a Harley Davidson…all singles,1911/1912.
–Markus Cuff
REPORT FROM BIKE WEEK–I got this text picture from my photographer on stage last night at the Full Moon Saloon on Mainstreet. In all my years shooting Daytona, I’ve never seen Main Street closed because of a crowd over flow. He said the Fire Marshall’s were livid.
–Jack McIntyre
Co-Supreme Editor
Bikernet Baggers
RADAR SYSTEMS FAIL SCIENTIFIC SCRUTINY ONCE MORE— Most longtime NMA members understand the weaknesses of using radar to measure vehicle speeds. However, less experienced drivers and even the courts regard radar as foolproof. Nothing could be further from the truth, and we have fresh evidence that further erodes radar’s patina of infallibility.
A member of the NMA Board recently attended a meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and was kind enough to forward us this description of one of the research presentations titled “Testing of Police Radar”. The research was conducted by two professional engineers, one of whom previously worked for one of the radar manufacturers.
The gist of the presentation is that, despite 30 years of technological innovations, radar still suffers from the same reliability and performance issues that have made it unacceptable as evidence in a court of law. The researchers state that radar cannot meet the requirements of the Daubert test, which is a set of standards trial judges use to determine whether or not expert testimony is based on valid scientific reasoning and methodology:
The reality of police radar is that it fails when subjected to the Daubert test. In this regard, police radar operation should be repeatable—this research demonstrates that it is not a repeatable technique and is, in fact, subject to operator interpretation when multiple targets are present.
The researchers tested several radar unit brands and units. With only one target, the units were consistent in their speed measurements. However with multiple targets, there was no guarantee as to which vehicle’s speed was displayed. They observe that “the radar units can well read different speeds … the decision to issue a citation is highly dependent upon the operator, relative to the instrument.” This refers to one of radar’s biggest downfalls: it can’t distinguish one vehicle from another.
The researchers further explain that radar can pick out either the strongest signal or the fastest signal, depending on road conditions and the mix of vehicles on the road. It cannot, however, pick out the speed of the nearest vehicle. They point out that radar “gun sights” intended to aid target acquisition are useless. They also note that one radar manufacturer allows the officer to black out the displayed speed of the police vehicle in moving mode to conceal from the motorist that the officer was exceeding the speed limit.
Even though the researchers come from a technical/scientific background, they have the presence of mind to point out that radar speed enforcement encourages policing for profit. The NMA has been making this argument for years, but we have seen few other observers make the same connection between shoddy speed enforcement and revenue generation. The researchers further warn that using unreliable radar readings as an excuse to conduct a traffic stop and execute a questionable vehicle search raises Fourth Amendment questions:
But some jurisdictions use strict traffic enforcement as the basis of presumptive traffic stops—they will issue a warning for the traffic violation and instead are looking for a reason to search a vehicle for contraband.
Can anyone say civil forfeiture?
Overall, the study further supports the conclusion that radar speed measurement is unreliable, easily misused and often abused for revenue purposes. In the NMA’s “Fight That Ticket!” e-book, we show you how to use the many kinds of radar error to undermine the officer’s scripted testimony. When you prove to the court that what the officer has testified to is physically impossible or technically violates proper radar procedures, the prosecution’s case will be seriously compromised.
Supporting members can download “Fight That Ticket!” at no charge from the members’ area at MailFilterGateway has detected a possible fraud attempt from “motorists.us1.list-manage.com” claiming to be www.motorists.org. Non-members can download it here for only $9.95.
–National Motorists Association
–from Rogue
CHOPPERTOWN IS JUST DOWN-STREAM—
Our instant streaming was relaunched yesterday, please try it and let us know any thoughts or issues that might arise. Download the awesome Dirtbag Challenge movie for just $5 (DVD only $10) today. Just click our Weekly Special page and enjoy!
If you missed the announcement last week, the Choppertown Backyard Builder Online Bike Contest is back this month. Get your pics and vids ready to post what you’ve been wrenching on all winter – grab a buddy’s smartphone and make a video of your skoot starting up so we can hear how she sounds.
The winning bike in each category gets awesome prizes from our buddies at Lowbrow Customs and even a Biltwell lid! More info next week. Thanks guys, enjoy your Sunday.
Stay independent,
–Zack and Scott
“Great movie! Shows true down home bike building!”
~Jesse B. verified buyer
noun
1. a timepiece or timing device with a special mechanism for ensuring and adjusting its accuracy, for use in determining longitude at sea or for any purpose where very exact measurement of time is required.
— Nell Porter Brown, “Finding Our Way,” Harvard Magazine, March–April, 2015
Chronometer entered English in the early 1700s from the Greek root chrónos meaning “time,” and the New Latin -metrum, which derives from the Greek métron meaning “measure.”
THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS STILL OPEN— A man was driving home and realized that it was his young daughter’s birthday. So, he decided to stop at a Toy Store and get her a new Barbie. As he looked them over, he noticed that Dancing Barbie was $19.95, Cowgirl Barbie was $19.95, Pirate Barbie was $19.95, and Divorced Barbie was $375.
He asked the sales person why Divorced Barbie was so much more than the others.
She replied that it was higher because the doll came with Ken’s car, Ken’s house, Ken’s boat, Ken’s motorcycle, and Ken’s airplane. There’s a lesson there someplace.
–from Rogue and Jerry
Hundreds of Lawmakers Sign Letter Opposing Proposed Ban on AR-15 Ammunition—
This week, in an overwhelming show of bipartisan opposition, 238 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed a letter to the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, opposing the Obama Administration’s attempt to ban commonly used ammunition for the most popular rifle in America, the AR-15. The NRA worked closely with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) to gather signatures on this critical effort.
“This letter sends a clear message to President Obama that Congress opposes his attempt to use his pen and phone to thwart the will of the American people,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “Obama said he would enact his gun control agenda ‘with or without Congress.’ He is now trying to make good on that promise. The NRA would like to thank Chairman Goodlatte and all who signed the letter for opposing this unconstitutional attack on our Second Amendment freedom.”
The NRA is working with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on a similar letter of opposition from the U.S. Senate. Please contact your U.S. Senators and urge them to sign Sen. Grassley’s letter to OPPOSE BATFE’s proposed “armor piercing” ammunition Framework. To contact your Senators by phone, please call the Congressional Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or click here to Write Your Lawmakers.
BATFE is still accepting comments on the proposed ban and will consider all comments received on or before March 16, 2015. Please be sure to submit your respectful comments in opposition to the ban.
Again, comments will only be considered by BATFE if received by March 16, 2015. They may be submitted in any of three ways:
1.Via email at APAComments@atf.gov (follow the instructions at the link for submitting comments).
2.Via fax at (202) 648-9741.
3.Via mail to Denise Brown, Mailstop 6N-602, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Programs and Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 99 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20226: ATTN: AP Ammo Comments.
Please act NOW to help ensure BATFE does not get away with this attempt to deprive Americans of ammunition for their favorite rifle.
AND FINALLY, DOWN THE STREET FROM THE BIKERNET INTERPLANETARY HEADQUARTERS—Labor dispute at the Port of Los Angeles, and other ports ends. Work has resumed at West Coast ports after nine months of slowdowns and stoppages, said Andrew Khouri in the Los Angeles Times, but it could take months to clear the backlog of cargo.
Some 20,000 dockworkers struck a tentative five-year deal with their employers this week, after months of tense negotiations slowing trade through 29 West Coast seaports, which handle roughly 40 percent of incoming U.S. cargo. The protracted dispute has cost businesses across the country millions.
–The Week Magazine
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THE WORLD WENT TO HELL—In a study done by James House at the University of Michigan Research Center, investigators found that doing regular volunteer work, interacting with others in a warm and compassionate way, dramatically increased life expectancy, and probably overall vitality as well…
Adopting an altruistic lifestyle is a critical component of good mental health.
–The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and Dr.
LIFE IS STRANGE, but you knew that. According to Buddhism, it’s all about today and how you handle it. Everyday we attempt to help a brother, a friend, a company in our industry, or a stranger on the corner.
We can look tough, we can stand tall, but at the end of the day it’s about reaching out, compassion, and helping others.
So, what’s up for this week. I’m going to crawl out of bed at 5 am for a week and read my book chapters, so I can move this book to the next stage of publishing. I’ve written several books and enjoyed the process immensely. I haven’t been tremendously successful, but I will attempt to take all I have learned and pour it into, what might be my last book effort.
Then we have several techs coming, a Rocketeer feature. And we may have some serious excitement coming for Cantina Members.
Never a dull moment, that’s for sure.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
