Hey,
Life is strange. One day I’m working with a local artist on a sculpture sketch for the Port of Los Angeles. The next, I’m helping a local rider install a rear chain drive on his Dyna with a Barnett Clutch. The next I’m road testing a new Vanderhall Trike and working on a book outline.
I’m also working on the next Cantina Episode about Zero tolerance efforts. Then I took a drive to witness what the California Air Resources Board is up to. Hell, Jeremiah is after me to help him build a motorcycle table using an old way-long extended stock springer, and I’m waiting to hear from Paughco about our Bonneville trike effort.
Then this week I sorta got pulled back into MC club days, when I heard about George Christie’s one-man show in Ventura. He did well and is now an on-stage actor. Amazing at 70 years old. You’ve got to hand it to him. I just hope his intentions are following the Code of the West.
Then I wrote a bike feature about David Elan’s rigid. Another guy who hooked up with a Hells Angel, Gut, back in the day.
Let’s hit the news and I’ll tell you the rest of the story.
THE BAD EMPLOYEE MEMO–City Employee Tells Store To Remove Military Flags, Tells Veteran He Did Nothing—
A Jacksonville city inspector ordered a business to take down their U.S. military flags.
Jacksonville, FL – The mayor of Jacksonville has declared that a store may keep its U.S. military flags up after a city inspector ordered them to be removed.
On Monday, a Jacksonville city inspector entered the Jaguar Power Sports dealership, demanded that their display of military flags be removed, and told a military veteran that he “did nothing for this country,” according to store employees.
City inspector Melinda Power went into the dealership at about noon on April 16 and announced that the flags the business was flying on the roof were in violation of city code, WJXT reported.
The rooftop display included a flag for each branch of the U.S. military, two American flags, and one Jacksonville Jaguars flag, WXIN reported.
“We cater to our men and women, both retired and active military, so it was personal,” store manager Marcy Moyer told WJXT. “We felt like it was a personal attack.”
While Power issued a written warning citation for illegal display of flags on a roof, a customer inside the store spoke up. He told the inspector that he felt it was wrong to force the business to remove flags that support the U.S. military.
The unnamed customer also happened to be a military veteran.
“She says, ‘What did you do for this country?’” employee Katie Klasse recounted.
“He says, ‘I took three bullets to the leg. I almost lost my leg for this country. I’m retired. I’m a veteran.’”
“She gets in his face this close and says, ‘You did nothing for this country,'” Klasse said.
Surveillance footage showed Power as she thrust her finger in the man’s face, just before she stalked out of the building.
Jaguar Power Sports decided they would not heed Power’s warning to remove their flags, and instead posted a Facebook video about the incident on their business page.
Tripping over his own words because he was so angry, Sean told the story of how a city employee came into their business and insulted a military veteran.
“We just had the city of Jacksonville here, on site, to cite us for our military flags. That’s right. We just got a ticket in the city of Jacksonville – military-bound city – for flying military flags. They cited us for every flag… a lady by the name of Melinda Power that works for the city of Jacksonville regulatory compliance department said to one of our customers in store… he was questioning her on it because he was shot three times at war… she says to him ‘you’ve done nothing for our country,’” Sean explained.
“With all the other crap going on around town, they’re citing us, the business owner, for flying military flags in a military town. Are you serious right now?” the clearly frustrated man asked, and then called on viewers to share the video and contact the mayor of Jacksonville.
The video had been viewed more than 5 million times, and shared almost 250,000 times as of Tuesday morning.
Within hours of the video being posted, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry issued two tweets, and said he had “directed city staff that military flags should be treated [the] same as [the] U.S. flag.”
“Let them fly,” Curry wrote. “We support our military and veterans, and we appreciate businesses who honor their service.”
According to WJXT, Curry’s chief of staff, Brian Hughes, said that the mayor’s office was “disturbed by some of the claims made” regarding Power, and that they were “reviewing the facts.”
–By Holly Matkin
The Maven.net
–from Rogue
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–Installing New Upgraded Cam Bearings In A Twin Cam
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10891
This article is dead on! Stronger bearings and less friction.
–Mr. Tony Tello
Tntracing2@aol.com
Medford, MA
READING ABOUT OLD TIMES–I have a digital subscription to Easyriders. I was reading through the issues from the ‘70s. Some things have changed and others have stayed the same.
We have lost many of our individual freedoms and privacy. The politicians seem the same, full of bullshit and hot air. Getting elected on broken promises. Only wanting to further their own agenda. I wasn’t born until 1980, very interesting reading about the ‘70s and the golden age of being a biker.
So far they only have one issue per year available. I wish that more were available to view online. I’ve spent many nights reading digital issues.
I saw some articles that were authored by a Bandit. Is that you?
On another note. Did the local city finally approve all the BS permits they said that you had to get?
Any chance that you are coming to the The Smoke Out in NC this year?
–Brad Samuels
Hey Brad,
Yes, I’m Bandit. I met Edge at Daytona Bike Week this year and plan to make it to the SmokeOut next year for the 20th anniversary. Yes, the ‘70s were interesting in lots of respects. I believe we are fighting for our Biker lives now against the alarmist climate bastards and it’s all a lie. I’m building a case against the California ARB.
I fought the city and ultimately won. I can live in peace for now. Hopefully we will meet on the road somewhere, Bonneville, or at the SmokeOut next year.
–Bandit
BIKERS FOR CHRIST EVENT– Tuesday, Tuesday,Tuesday, remember we in the South Bay have our Bikers for Christ Bike night @ Fatburger in Carson. We raise $$ for the Down Biker Fund. Every Tuesday ‘til the end of October.
Please pass the word on and come out and support this Great cause! Have a burger, see friends and family, have some laughs, bring the kids. The dog will be OK, don’t worry if your bike is dirty, get off that couch! Come on out and maybe you will get a twinkie thrown at you.
–Fatburger
501 Albertoni, Carson
91 fwy and Avalon, South Side of fwy
Starts at 6:00, drawing starts at 7:30
–Brian aka Menace
South Bay Bikers for Christ
Chapter Elder
NEWSPAPER Clipping from Oct 13, 1975—
–from Andy
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDADION NEWS, RIDING FREE FROM DC:
Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway
Your Motorcycle Riders Foundation team in Washington, D.C. is pleased to provide our members with the latest information and updates on issues that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. Count on your MRF to keep you informed about a range of matters that are critical to the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle. Published weekly when the U.S. Congress is in session.
NEWS FROM THE HILL – Motorcycle Caucus Activity and Riled Up Corn State Senators
A “Dear Colleague” letter made the rounds through the Capitol this week touting the upcoming Motorcycle Caucus Event we have been diligently working on. For those that may not be familiar with a “Dear Colleague, this is a term for official correspondence sent by a Member of Congress or office of the United State House of Representatives distributed to all congressional offices and often used to encourage support or opposition on an issue, or in our case, encourage attendance at a pretty freakin’ cool event.
Still playing catch up? Your MRF, along with MRF Awareness & Education (better known as MRF A&E, a separate nonprofit entity) have been working with the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus to hold an event in honor of Motorcycle Awareness Month, which also happens to coincide with Bikers Inside the Beltway on May 15.
The event will feature Stacey “Ax” Axmaker, a motorcycle safety professional, and his fully immersive Virtual Reality motorcycle riding experience. Attendees can come, put on the Virtual Reality goggles and get a 360-degree experience of different riding scenarios.
This will be the FIRST official Motorcycle Caucus event this year and they have invited lawmakers and their staff to attend. We’re excited because it is a very “un-Washington” event. And by “un-Washington” I mean it will be out of the norm – usually Caucus events consist of stuffy panel discussions or PowerPoint briefings.
This is not only different and unique, but it helps to send a positive message about riding, the challenges riders face, and being more aware of motorcycles as the riding season gets underway. Do you want your Representative and Senators to attend? We made it easy for you to invite them. Click on the following link to send a personalized invitation to them and their staff:
http://cqrcengage.com/mrf/app/write-a-letter?2&engagementId=464133
Senators from Iowa and Minnesota sent their own letter this week, along with 13 others, to the head of the EPA asking him and his agency to stop issuing hardship waivers which exempt some companies from complying with the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Wait – what? Let me explain: under the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program (that’s where they decide how much ethanol should be incorporated into the nation’s fuel supply), a small refinery can basically cry poverty and get out of compliance with their obligation to incorporate ethanol into their fuel.
They have to demonstrate that, in trying to meet the required amounts of ethanol, it would cause them “disproportion economic hardship.” This isn’t a new phenomena, a number of these waivers have been granted, however this week, for the first time a very LARGE oil refining company applied for a waiver…and received it. Que the angry corn state Senators.
The letter accused the EPA of granting these waivers in a non-transparent way and that by doing so, they are undermining congressional intent of the original ethanol law. The letter went on to ask for a list of who else was granted waivers, and for the EPA to cease issuing them entirely. You can read the full letter here:
https://www.grassley.senate.gov/sites/default/files/Pruitt%20Small%20Refinery%20Letter%204.12.18.pdf
I think that this week’s action again underscores the need to figure out some sort of solution to revamp the RFS program. And as I reported in previous bulletins, the White House has stuck its nose in to work out a deal, but nothing has come of it yet.
Meanwhile Senator Cornyn from Texas and Representative Shimkus from Illinois are secretly working on some big package that, according to a Cornyn staffer I spoke with, will “make everyone just a little mad.” However, he went on to tell me that riders should be in a better position with the package. We shall see…
EXECUTIVE & REGULATORY UPDATES: Trump Discusses Options…Ethanol Options
More ethanol news stories percolated the internet this week with the announcement that Japan will be opening its market to corn-based ethanol. The President welcomed the Japanese Prime Minister and this was the big announcement that came out.
Don’t curse me too much, but dare I say, could this be a GOOD thing??? Perhaps, if the ethanol industry can use Japan as another market, it will take some of the fight out of them opposing changes to the U.S. program? I don’t know that for sure and its purely speculation on my part! Though perhaps someone should alert the Japanese motorcycle riders…
Our best friends (sarcasm) at the Governors Highway Safety Association released a report this week about how organizations (i.e. ABATE or MROs) can partner with the State Highway Safety Office.
Does that sound like blasphemy? Its actually not…there are a number of state motorcycle rights orgs that will get grant money from their state to help with their projects. Projects like motorcycle awareness (those look twice, save a life signs) and discouraging texting while driving, as well as others.
Believe it or not, there is a substantial amount of money that the State hands out. Why shouldn’t you get a piece of it? Learn how by checking out the guide. And if this is something you find useful, let me know.
I’ve had a few conversations this week about possibly doing a motorcycle-specific MRF version of this. Check out the guide here:
Guide for Effectively Partnering with State Highway Safety Offices.
INDUSTRY NEWS
An MRF member sent around a very interesting article this week, and I thought it might of interest to you. I’ll include the link to the full piece, but it was about how millennials are killing motorcycles…and why.
According to the author, its not simply because millennials are namby pamby, ramen-eating, underemployed snowflakes. He says its actually because they can’t afford it. They are in student loan debt hell and motorcycles are expensive (I should know, I am currently negotiating with a buyer on a bike I am trying to buy…yes, I’ve crossed over to the dark side).
The author’s solution was to reach this debt-ridden generation with a business model that is “more palatable” to them. His suggestion? An uber type of motorcycle service where riders could have a shared “subscription” service.
Though in fairness, something like this already exists; “Riders Share” is a new-ish company which allows you to rent a motorcycle…from a rider like you.
Anyone reading this willing to let someone ride your bike for some coin? (that’s meant to be a rhetorical question – please don’t send me angry emails!)
Check out their site:
https://www.riders-share.com/undefined
The full article:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/millennials-are-killing-motorcycles-but-subscriptions-might-rev-sales-2018-04-13
MRF NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS –
This is a quick one. I am neck-deep in prep mode for Bikers Inside the Beltway. I sent about 35 meeting requests out this week and let me tell you, scheduling 35 meetings in one day for multiple groups is not easy.
Plus, we’re finalizing the materials we plan on distributing, getting things in order for the after-party debrief, confirming details on the Caucus event, and polishing Michigan Congressman Walberg’s sweet leather riding vest we plan on giving him in recognition of him as our 2017 Legisalitve Champion of the Year.
I know many of you can’t be here with us because of families, finances and jobs, etc., but I hope you’ll support our efforts. You can do so in many ways…by buying a 10 Year Commemorative T-Shirt (call Tiffany at 202-546-0983), by sending an invitation to your Member of Congress to attend the Caucus event (see link in the first paragraph), or by saying a prayer for me in that I don’t lose my mind before May 15. See? Lots of ways to be involved.
Thank you to those that are coming, thank you to those that have come in the past and thank you to those that sent in a special one-time contribution to help offset our costs. We believe in the cause, thanks for letting us know you do too.
Until next time…
RIDE FREE-
–Megan Ekstrom
Vice-President of Government Affairs & Public Relations
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation
FREEDOM FROM CUBICLES AND COFFEE RUNS: HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS THE ULTIMATE SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Global #FindYourFreedom Internship Offers College Students, Recent Grads Cash, Riding Lessons, and a Motorcycle to Hit the Road this Summer
– No cubicle will cage these interns: to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the founding of Harley-Davidson, the Motor Company is turning an often-mundane rite of passage, the summer internship, into the experience of a lifetime.
Instead of a key card, eight social media savvy collegians will get the opportunity to learn to ride via Harley-Davidson’s Riding Academy. Upon successful completion, they’ll receive the keys to their very own Harley-Davidson motorcycle with the mission of sharing their experiences, exploring motorcycle culture, and enjoying the freedom of riding all summer long.
“We’re continuously working to grow the sport of motorcycling,” said Harley-Davidson CEO, Matt Levatich. “What better way to engage future riders than to have a whole team of newly trained enthusiasts share personal stories as they immerse themselves in motorcycle culture and community – all while gaining marketable career skills. I’m looking forward to following their journeys, learning about their experiences, and seeing them out on the road.”
Reporting to Harley-Davidson’s marketing and social media team, the interns will take to the road and document their journey throughout summer, including: learning to ride at H-D Riding Academy, attending and covering events and of course, experiencing the freedom of motorcycle riding. Some will even take part in the Motor Company’s 115th Anniversary celebrations in Milwaukee and Prague.
To qualify, candidates must have a taste for adventure and be socially savvy storytellers. Interested candidates must describe what FREEDOM means to them by creating a video, writing an essay, developing a photo collage, or creating whatever piece of content they want to make their application unique and then submitting it to FreedomInternship@Harley-Davidson.com.
The internship program is open to junior and senior level college students (or equivalent) or recent college graduates across the globe, 18 years old and above, looking to pursue a career in social media, communications, public relations or marketing. In total, eight interns will be selected for the program and applications are due Friday, May 11.
For more information on the #FindYourFreedom internship program, visit the hiring page at www.h-d.com, and follow the interns throughout the summer on the brand’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat channels.
QUOTE OF THE WEEKEND–
“It is only when you see a mosquito landing on your testicles that you realize there is always a way to solve problems without using violence.”
–Sidehack Jerry
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CLASSIC WORD OF THE DAY–
neatnik
noun
1.
Slang. a person who is extremely neat about surroundings, appearance, etc.
This yard scrubbing leaves the neatnik poised and ready to intercept the very first leaf to yield to gravity.
Neatnik was formed in opposition to the supposedly scruffy, unshaven beatnik (coined in 1958). The suffix -nik, still unnaturalized in English, is of immediate Yiddish origin, from Slavic (Russian, Ukrainian). English peacenik, also derogatory, dates from 1962. Neatnik entered English in 1959.
IT’S OFFICIAL– The Liberals of this country have drank way to much of their own bath water, read on. Someone please either shoot me or them, I can’t take the PC bull shit anymore.
A Georgetown, Massachusetts, preschool is causing controversy by banning students from using the term “best friend.”
WFTXT reported that mother Christine Hartwell said she is outraged after a teacher at Pentucket Workshop Preschool told her 4-year-old daughter she couldn’t call one of her classmates her “best friend.”
The preschool defends its stance, saying banning the term promotes inclusion in the classroom, while Hartwell said it can end up having a negative affect on her daughter.
“How do you police a 4-year-old from expressing their feelings?” Hartwell told WFXT. “It’s outrageous. It’s silly (and) it hurts.”
Hartwell said she first learned of the ban after her daughter Julia came home from school one day acting differently. Julia told her mother she was upset because her teacher told her she couldn’t call one of her classmates her best friend.
“When I asked her what was wrong, she said she was really sad about what her teacher did that day,” Hartwell said.
Hartwell said her daughter is now hesitant to call anyone her best friend, adding that she and her husband went to the director at Pentucket Workshop to find out more about the policy. Hartwell said it’s not spelled out in the school handbook.
The preschool sent a letter to the Hartwell family in response to the issue, saying they’ve done research on the pros and cons of using the term best friend, and that they’ll continue to discourage children from using it in group settings.
“It has been our experience (which spans decades) that the use of the term ‘best friend,’ even when used in a loving way, can lead other children to feel excluded (…) which can ultimately lead to the formation of ‘cliques’ and ‘outsiders,’” the letter said in part.
Hartwell said having a best friend allow a child to feel more secure at school, and she is removing Julia from the preschool to find a new one where her daughter can still call someone her best friend.
“I want her to be able to express her thoughts and feelings in a healthy way, as children should,” said Hartwell.
The school said it has no comment on the issue.
–from 6-Speed Steve
CLEAN TRANSPORATION NEWS ROUND-UP
A Look at Headlines and Public Announcements on Efforts to Modernize and Share the Benefit of Cleaner Transportation
April 2018, Vol I
Albany Kicks Off Regional Clean Transportation Planning Public News Service, April 11, 2018. “Albany was the scene of the first in a series of public listening sessions to develop a multi-state plan for clean transportation.
Transportation now is the leading source of greenhouse-gas emissions in the Northeast, accounting for about 40 percent of all carbon pollution.
Last November, seven northeastern and Mid-Atlantic States and the District of Columbia pledged to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. Participating states include Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont. The next regional listening session will take place on May 21 in Hartford, Conn. People at the sessions consider multiple ways to cut down on the climate impact of the transport system. Ho said that could mean improving public transportation, or switching to electric vehicles.”
Stakeholders mull regional approach to curtail transportation emissions POLITICO Pro, April 9, 2018. “LATHAM — Environmental advocates, academic experts, business representatives and state policymakers discussed high-level approaches to reducing emissions from the transportation sector on Monday in the first of a series of regional sessions.
The listening session, organized by the Georgetown Climate Center and held at the Desmond Hotel outside of Albany, broke out groups of stakeholders to discuss how to reduce emissions from cars, trucks and other forms of transportation. The sessions are the latest effort by a subset of Northeast states participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative to tackle this issue. Gov. And rew Cuomo’s climate goals include reducing emissions by 40 percent from 1990 levels by 2030.”
Western, Northeast states strike partnerships to boost electric vehicle adoption UtilityDive, April 3, 2018. “States have begun banding together regionally to promote electric vehicles and to address range issues by developing electric corridors to promote emissions-free transportation.
Now, regional networks are beginning to expand their partnerships in an effort to boost awareness and adoption. Last Thursday at the New York International Auto Show, automakers and Northeast states unveiled a new campaign will highlight the benefits of electrified transportation and and consumer education.
The campaign will focus on: the growing variety of electric model vehicles; tax and purchase incentives; the availability of charging stations; and the economic benefits. For instance, New Hampshi re Department of Environmental Services has also signed on to the initiative, though the campaign will initially focus in the Northeast region. Plans include a new web site, advertising, social media, strategic partnerships and other strategies.”
A business case for carbon pricing The Times Argus, Montpellier, VT (Commentary), March 24, 2018. “The United States now emits more greenhouse gases from transportation than from power plants. Here in Vermont, transportation emissions account for the largest slice of Vermont’s climate pollution at 42 percent.
States across the region are stepping up to take action, and Vermont must do its part to keep pace with its neighbors. In November, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott joined six other states and the District of Columbia to announce a plan to work together to develop a new regional policy approach to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. Then, just last month, legislators in state capitals across the Northeast announced state-based efforts to price carbon for heating and transportation. Here in Vermo nt, that effort is called the ESSEX Plan.”
Malloy blasts Trump over fuel standards Connecticut Post, April 2, 2018. “Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is blasting President Donald Trump for a decision to role back federal greenhouse gas protections and fuel economy standards for cars and trucks… The Trump administration is rolling back a 2012 agreement that harmonized state and federal tailpipe emission standards for greenhouse gases with federal fuel efficiency standards. That agreement set future fuel efficiency standards at more than 50 mpg for cars manufactured between 2022-2025, with a review mandated this year.”
NEWS FROM THE CLIMATE DEPOT—APOCALYPTIC FAITH
As University of London professor emeritus Philip Stott pointed out, “From the Babylon of Gilgamesh to the post-Eden of Noah, every age has viewed climate change cataclysmically, as retribution for human greed and sinfulness.” Stott explained, “Extreme weather events are ever present, and there is no evidence of systematic increases… Global warming represents the latest doom-laden ‘crisis,’ one demanding sacrifice to Gala for our wicked fossil-fuel-driven ways. But neither history nor science bolsters such an apocalyptic faith.”
AVOCADOS
If you’re a woman, I’m sure you’re going back to read it again! Men will get it the first time.
California: Update on Firearms Tax Bill, Age Increase and Other Bills Heard this Week
Several pro- and anti-gun bills were heard in their respective committees on Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17. Below you will find an update on committee action:
On Monday, April 16, AB 2497 passed the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee and was referred to the Assembly Public Safety Committee where it awaits a hearing date.
Assembly Bill 2497, sponsored by Assembly Member Jim Cooper (D-9), would place an additional tax on firearms and ammunition for an unspecified amount to fund police officers and counselors at schools. While the NRA supports improving school security, it is unjust to saddle gun owners with additional taxes to fund programs that should be of concern to all Californians.
On Monday, April 16, SB 1311 passed the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee where it awaits a hearing date.
Senate Bill 1311, sponsored by Senator Tom Berryhill (R-8), would create the annual sportsman’s license that affords the holder of the license the same privileges as the annual hunting and fishing licenses as a single license. SB 1311 would help generate participation and encourage the next generation of sportsman conservationists by providing a convenient and economical way to secure the necessary licensing for hunting and fishing activities in the Golden State.
On Tuesday, April 17, the Assembly Public Safety Committee failed to pass both AB 3026 and AB 2860. AB 3026 was granted reconsideration by the committee for a later date.
Assembly Bill 3026, sponsored by Assembly Member Melissa Melendez (R-67) would improve California’s concealed carry permit system by defining “good cause” and requiring that the issuing authority “shall” issue a permit if the statutorily required criteria is met. In addition AB 3026 creates the ability for non-residents to apply for a California permit.
Assembly Bill 2860, sponsored by Assembly Member Travis Allen (R-72), would repeal the “roster” requirements for handguns to be sold through firearms dealers. Firearms that are not on the roster are not inherently unsafe. In fact law enforcement is generally exempt from the handgun roster. Instead of weeding out unsafe firearms, the roster has served to limit the number of handgun models that are available for sale in California by requiring certain features and testing, some which are not offered by any manufacturers. Because of the roster requirements, no new model semi-automatic handguns have been added to the roster in over five years. By removing the roster requirement, Californian’s will have increased options when it comes to exercising their Second Amendment rights.
On Tuesday, April 17, the Senate Public Safety Committee passed both SB 1100 and SB 1382. SB 1100 has been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee where it awaits a hearing date and SB 1382 has been sent to the floor where it will soon be eligible for a vote.
Senate Bill 1100, sponsored by Senator Anthony Portantino (D-25), would place further restrictions on law abiding citizens by expanding the current one gun a month restriction for handguns to include all guns and raises the purchase age for long guns to 21.
Senate Bill 1382, sponsored by Senator Andy Vidak (R-14),would expand the vehicle storage options for gun owners by authorizing the use of a locking toolbox or utility box in pickup trucks or other vehicles that do not contain a trunk.
AB 2103 and AB 2151 are still eligible for a vote on the Assembly floor at any time.
Assembly Bill 2103, sponsored by Assembly Member Todd Gloria (D-78), would add certain requirements in addition to the already mandated training courses for a citizen to obtain a concealed carry license. Currently, concealed carry permit holders are already required to receive up to 16 hours training prior to receiving a permit and at least four hours of additional training every two years prior to renewal.
Assembly Bill 2151, sponsored by Assembly Member Adam Gray (D-21),would help make hunting more affordable for youths by reducing the cost of certain big game tags for youth hunters.
Continue to check your inbox and the California Stand and Fight web page for updates on issues impacting your Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage in California.
ZERO TOLERANCE FINDINGS–What causes the most Accidents in the World ..???
Now don’t be hasty in your judgment… read to the end.
Not cell phones……..
Not the radio………
Not the GPS monitor……
Not talking………….
Not texting…………..
Not watching a car video……
Not changing a CD…….
Not the NRA
Not Wil’s missed shots at deer.
The most frequent causes of accidents in the World are caused by:
Yep !!!….
You guessed it !!!….
Inappropriate footwear !!!!….
–from El Waggs
THREE HOT EVENTS COMING–The Californian – A Celebration of Speed, Sound & Taste– MAY 5th / Santa Anita Park
It’s only 17 days until The Californian! Can you feel the excitement? Classic bikes & cars…Kentucky Derby…Cinco de Mayo…all your SoCal friends chilling on the infield grass enjoying the afternoon…why haven’t you secured your complimentary entry yet? Do it now before they are all snatched up: www.thecalifornian.us
Vending & sponsorship packages are still available…just give me a shout if you’d like to showcase your brand or shop. You will be in good company with some of the most notable names in the business!
Have a cool moto to display? For a small fee you can enter your bike(s) to be eligible to win a coveted custom trophy! We have 13 classes being judged including on & off road competition bikes. Do it!
Willow Springs
APRIL 15th – Classic Track Day – BIG WILLOW: Vintage racers, modern classics, small displacement moto track day. Never been on the track? We have you covered with on track and classroom instruction! Some of the most fun you can have on two wheels. www.bradywalker.com for info & registration. Flyer attached
APRIL 27-29th – AHRMA Corsa Motoclassica – Willow Springs Raceway: The only vintage road race of its caliber in Southern California. Three days of classic bikes pushing their limits for your enjoyment! Our sponsors ponied up to support this race weekend, and because of them we will have a big hog roast & custom hand made trophies at the awards ceremony Saturday followed by mini-bike mayhem and live music at the Budweiser Balcony! Free camping, swap meet, and some of the coolest bikes you’ll ever see on the track. https://www.ahrma.org/schedules-results/road-race/ Poster attached
2-Stroke Rally
It’s happening the same weekend as the Corsa event but near Lake Castaic
THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS OPEN ON SUNDAYS–“Lord, I Hate Buttermilk”
A visiting Priest was attending a men’s breakfast in Ohio farm country. He asked one of the impressive older farmers in attendance to say grace that morning. After all were seated, the older farmer began:
“Lord, I hate buttermilk.”
The Priest opened one eye and wondered to himself where this was going.
Then the farmer loudly proclaimed, “Lord, I hate lard.”
Now the Priest was overly worried. However, without missing a beat, the farmer prayed for,
“And Lord, you know I don’t care much for raw white flour.”
Just as the Priest was ready to stand and stop everything, the farmer continued,
“But Lord, when you mix ‘em all together and bake ‘em up, I do love fresh biscuits.”
“So Lord, when things come up we don’t like, when life gets hard, when we just don’t understand what you are sayin’ to us, we just need to relax and wait ‘till you are done mixin’, and probably it will be somethin’ even better than biscuits.”
–“SIDEHACK” Jerry
sidehackjerry@gmail.com
WATER IN THE CARBURETOR
WIFE: “There is trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor.”
HUSBAND: “Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous “
WIFE: “I tell you the car has water in the carburetor.”
HUSBAND: “You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out.
Where’s the car?
WIFE: “In the pool”..
–from Rogue
Quick Throttle News & Updates–
We’re busy packing our bags and bikes for next week’s Laughlin River Run.
We’ll be sponsoring the Ms. Laughlin River Run Contest and the Custom Bike Show with guest celebrity judges Shannon Aikau and Ryan Evans from Count’s Kustoms and TV’s Counting Cars.
We look forward to seeing all of you at the event, and stop by during the Bike Show to say “Hi”.
–Mike
The Publisher
Quick Throttle Magazine
The countdown is on!
Less than one week remaining to make plans for the 36th Annual Laughlin River Run April 25th to 28th.
Featuring free outdoor Exhibitor Areas with top Motorcycle Distributors, Factory Demo Rides, Poker Runs, Ms. Laughlin River Run Contest, the Harley-Davidson Experience and Custom Bike Show with Special Guest Celebrity Judges from Counting Cars, Shannon Aikau and Ryan Evans. Catch a concert featuring Breakdown, a tribute to the late Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Riverside Resort or enjoy expanded free outdoor entertainment at the Colorado Belle, Edgewater’s new 3B’s outdoor bar, Golden Nugget and Tropicana Hotel.
All on the banks of the majestic Colorado River!
For more information & last minute room reservations,
visit www.laughlinriverrun.com
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN ON SUNDAYS– Mistresses
A husband and wife were having dinner at a very fine restaurant, when this absolutely stunning young woman comes over to their table, gives the husband a big open mouthed kiss, says she’ll see him later and walks away.
His wife glares at him and says, “Who the hell was that??”
“Oh,” replies the husband, “she’s my mistress.”
“Well that’s the last straw,” says the wife. “I’ve had enough, I want a divorce.”
“I can understand that,” replies her husband, “but remember, if we get a divorce it will mean no more shopping trips to Paris, no more wintering in Barbados, no more summers in Tuscany, no more Infinity or Lexus in the garage and no more yacht club. But the decision is yours.”
Just then, a mutual friend enters the restaurant with a gorgeous babe on his arm. “Who’s that woman with Tom?” asks the wife.
“That’s his mistress,” says her husband. “Ours is prettier,” she replies.
–from Sidehack Jerry and Rogue
LE PERA SEAT NOTION OF THE WEEK—the Mexican Blanket seat cover. The Le Pera Crew offers lots of exotic seat covers. Here’s just one of them.–Bandit
Overview
This is a true Mexican blanket. The blanket can be made on most of our seats in the seating area only.
The blanket will be backed with vinyl, however, it may unweave, fray, and/or fade after time.
We do not warranty this cover. This Mexican blanket is for the rider that is fine with the seat looking weathered after time.
We also have a black/brown/white blanket available.
Add $69.00 to any seat cost.
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY STILL OPEN– An Arizona couple, both well into their 80s, went to a relations therapist’s office. The doctor asked, “What can I do for you?”
The man said, “Will you watch us have intercourse?”
The doctor raised both eyebrows, but he was so amazed that such an elderly couple was asking for advice that he agreed. When the couple finished, the doctor said, “There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the way you have intercourse.”
He thanked them for coming, wished them good luck, charged them $50 and said good bye. The next week, the same couple returned and asked the therapist to watch again. The therapist was a bit puzzled, but agreed This happened several weeks in a row.
The couple would make an appointment, have intercourse with no problems, pay the doctor, then leave. Finally, after three months of this routine, the doctor said, “I’m sorry, but I have to ask. Just what are you trying to find out?”
The man said, “We’re not trying to find out anything. She’s married; so we can’t go to her house. I’m married; and we can’t go to my house. The Holiday Inn charges $98. The Hilton charges $139. We do it here for $50, and best of all….”Medicare pays $43 of it!”
–from Sidehack Jerry
LET’S HIT THE ROAD—The brothers came by this morning on their way to the Long Beach Swap Meet. Tileman James wanted his chain guard back. He removed it when he switched from the rear belt to a chain, bad move and I warned him. “It’s against the Code.”
Enamored with the look of the chain it didn’t take him long to discover the mess the chain can splash on his rear wheel, but he missed the point. Rear chains are cool, but if you snap one, they are very dangerous. Custom bikes without rear guards lose serious points when I judge a bike show.
Anyway, back at the Elan feature. David hooked me up with Gut’s daughter in New York, Aura. Gut was also a hippy era San Francisco based rock concert poster artist. He illustrated the cover of the book Halfway to Berdoo, by the publisher of the Outlaw Chronicles. Gut just recently died after struggling with cancer, but he lived a wild life.
So, it’s never dull around the Bikernet Headquarters. We are building, writing, creating, and always having a blast in the process.
Hang on for reports next week.
And Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
