Hey,
Get this. Life is nuts. The MIC wants to take over a dealershow/aftermarket show. Hillary Clinton wants to pass more gun laws, but doesn’t mention dealing with the mentally ill. China is expanding into the Pacific. Russia is expanding and fighting in the Middle East again. Didn’t they learn from us?
Oregon passes laws that make all the citizens clean their glass bottles before the put them in the trash. States won’t repeal helmet laws and support choice and freedom in this country. And misdiagnoses contributes to 10 percent of patient deaths. In a given year, an estimated 12 million U.S. adults who seek care are misdiagnosed. Obama forced all citizens to buy health care, but didn’t control the pharmaceutical companies who supply this industry. Amazing.
I’ll stop there and hit the news. I could go on for weeks. Somehow we keep the party alive and keep smiling. On the other hand we found from the Week Magazine this about Green Tea: An antioxidant in green tea boosts metabolism and thus helps burn fat. The tea can be your caffeine source, too, and it has proven memory-enhancing powers.
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
Article helpful. Question, with these modern tire treads, how can you tell when they need changing? To me they look almost bald, however I am told that they are fine.
–Carl Rayborn
cdr1936@yahoo.com
centre, AL
I would think the manufacture of any tire has wear recommendations. Let me know.–Bandit
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–Jim Betlach
SWEDES ROAMING THE NATION– After that Brooklyn home Wednesday nite.
See you another year
–Chris
SHERIFFMEDIAGROUP SWEDEN.
BOOK COVER ARTIST CHECKS IN–
How’s it going with the book? And where do I get a copy?
I don’t know if you’ve seen my Wicked Tarot Kickstarter campaign. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wickedplayingcards/wicked-tarot-playing-cards.
We have 128 backers, but we need more. We’re looking for publishing funds. The rewards are great and affordable.
My partner on this project is a lawyer, scuba instructor, motorcycle enthusiast and a builder of guitars and amps. I had no idea he was a tarot reader, too. If you’re into tarot decks or into collecting 78 small pieces of my art, please take a look. If you have friends who are into tarot decks, please let them know about it.
Hope that the world is treating you as well as you deserve to be treated. Or better!
–Pamelina
BIKERNET INTERVIEWS THE NEW BOSS OF BIG BEAR CHOPPERS
Personally, I find it really messed up how it all ended up but it is a business. I do how ever love the product and am currently building one. I couldn’t find a lot of the parts and can’t afford them directly from Big Bear. If I had the money id pay them and pay every cent. I literally just went today to their San Bernardino office and bought the axles I needed and loved what I saw.
In fact, I believe so much in their product I’m willing to work there for free until I learn enough to be able to be of actual use to them. I see a huge future for them, once they get through this rough patch. I would love to be apart of their growth.
–Miguel Flores
miguel.flores.1776@gmail.com
Reedley, California
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY EXTENDED EDUCATION–
I thought you might like to further your education with these…
–Buckshot
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER– Simple Alcoholism test that you can take in the privacy of your computer……
This is a test to determine if you are an alcoholic.
(Quickly check the image then scroll down for your results)
If you saw the bar sign, you are an Alcoholic.
–Bob Clark
SCORE OF THE WEEKEND–
At the Buzz Walneck’s swap meet in Woodstock, Il.
–PSD
THE BIKERNET SEARCH OF AN AMERICAN TRUE BANDANA MANUFACTURER–
Carolina Manufacturing has a long and proud history in the textile and retail industry. Founded in 1947, we provided an assortment of products to dime stores, pharmacies and various retail outlets.
We quickly, however, focused on textiles, became a leading manufacturer of men’s handkerchiefs under the Hav-A-Hank, cmc logonational brand. Through the years we were one of many successful textile manufacturers in the United States.
Today, we are the largest bandanna company in the U.S., offering a mix of domestic and import items. With the loss of the U.S-based textile market to overseas locations, Carolina Manufacturing remains one of the few textile companies with production facilities in the U.S.
This provides us with a great advantage over those companies that only import. We can print, cut, sew and deliver your order faster than just about any other supplier. As the country’s largest bandanna manufacturer, we constantly are introducing new ways to use bandannas along with innovative and attractive designs.
Feel free to check our website for our new, exclusive and licensed patterns. In 2007, Carolina Manufacturing proudly celebrated its 60th anniversary. When you buy from Carolina Manufacturing you can purchase an American-made product made by Americans. Our 70-plus employees are ready to meet your bandanna needs.
Phone: 800-845-2744 Fax: 864-299-0603
We received this info from the crew who designed the distress bandana. We will contact Carolina tomorrow about making our Bikernet bandanas again.—Bandit
Yep, let’s put sharp pointed objects on the bike so it will really put some hurt on the rider if he goes down. The floorboards would eat your shins just walking the bike.
–Sam
rotorkat@yahoo.com
TX
Good point, but for some reason I didn’t notice that aspect on the Bad Dad stuff. I have seen risers with spikes, axles with knives, and I can’t stand those trucks with 6-inch spiked lug nuts. That’s nuts, like Ben Hur’s chariot. –Bandit
LOVE RIDE WAS SOLD OUT– A very gray, drizzly day in Glendale, but much brighter in Castaic. The place was jammed. Was it the finale marketing or the rock groups drawing massive crowds.
–Markus Cuff
Officially Certified Feature Photographer
Cycle Source
Bikernet
American Iron
HORSE
How Harley-Davidson Is Reaching Out to Millennials While Still Appealing to Boomers CMO says both are possible–
Having spent decades building an iconic motorcycle brand that once symbolized youth more than any other, Harley-Davidson has spent the last decade focused on bridging the generation gap between loyal boomer customers and new millennial fans.
Speaking at the Association of National Advertisers’ Masters of Marketing event in Orlando, Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson svp, global CMO, made the case that for brand marketers, young people don’t own cool, growth or innovation. Old people, he said, are in fact a growth market, and the decision to reach one or the other should not be a zero-sum game.
“Growing with youth versus growing with old is a false choice,” said Richter. “Products can adjust, logos can change entirely, but meaning can be ageless. Brands can grow in multiple generational directions simultaneously. It can be done. We are doing it.”
Richter pointed to launching its Number One Skull collection and Dark Custom, a line of customized bikes geared for young adults, as well as partnering with Ultimate Fighting Championship and FX show Sons of Anarchy. Even today, Harley-Davison has made an indelible stamp on pop culture, partnering with Marvel for its Captain America motorcycle and reaching millennials at festivals like South by Southwest, where they can experience Harleys up close.
Innovation at Harley-Davison is also integral to attracting youth. Richer pointed to its Project LiveWire, an electric prototype bike.
Meanwhile, Harley’s focus on boomers has yet to slow down. Richter cited U.S. census data that this year shows a 50-plus population of 100 million-plus adults and will reach 173 million by 2060.
To break the stereotype of who rides Harleys, the motorcycle company in March launched its ambitious “Roll Your Own” campaign, an attempt to give rich generational meaning and authenticity.
“Growth prospects are rich, and I fear we are ignoring this,” he said. “The saying is ‘follow the money’? Well, here’s the money, and these people aren’t going away as a growth market.
“So stay cool, man—or should I say dude, or bro—and stay hip to the trends. Go ahead and grow with both.”
–By Lisa Granatstein
ADWeek
“Welcome to Fucking Deadwood!”
–Al Swearengen
–Jeff Craig
chopperjeff01@gnmail.com
Murrells Inlet, SC
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER ALERT–Effective suicide counseling.
A desperate looking woman stood poised on the edge of a high bridge about to jump off.
A bearded old biker stopped by, shut down his Harley and said,”Look, since you’ll be dead in a few minutes and it won’t matter to you, how about a shag before you go?”
She screamed, “No, bugger off you filthy bastard!”
He shrugged, spat in the dust and said, “Okay, I’ll just go and wait at the bottom then.”
She didn’t jump!
–from Bob Clark
CLASSIC CAR DEAL OF THE WEEK–I have this ’49 Cadillac 62 Series Sedanette for sale.
It’s a great ‘rust free’ driver.
Late ’60s to mid ’70s 472ci Cadillac engine and Cadillac Turbo-400
VERY NICE original-style interior.
Nice paint and chrome but they do have some imperfections.
Asking $36,500. Will entertain any Respectful offers.
–Jim Waggaman
760/433-5931 Shop
619/990-5931 Cell
QUICK, OPEN THE BAD JOKE LIBRARY–
Cowboy: “Give me 3 packets of condoms, please.”
Cashier: “Do you need a paper bag with that, sir?”
Cowboy: “Nah.. she’s purty good lookin’…..”
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I was talking to a girl in the bar last night. She said,
“If you lost a few pounds, had a shave and got your hair cut, you’d look all right.”
I said, “If I did that, I’d be talking to your friends over there instead of you.”
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I was telling a girl in the pub about my ability to guess what day a woman was born just by feeling her boobs.
“Really” she said, “Go on then…try.”
After about thirty seconds of fondling she began to lose patience and said, “Come on, what day was I born?”
I said, “Yesterday.”
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I went to the pub last night and saw a fat chick dancing on a table. I said, “Good legs.”
–El Waggs
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Thursday kicks off at noon with a Cruisin Car Show at Pier 21, and of course hundreds of vendors, OEMs and displays of all kinds running day and night. Plus, don’t miss Former Lead Singer of Bad Company Brian Howe rockin’ the Saengerfest Stage at 7:30 pm.
Friday & Saturday highlights include day to night partying at the not-to-be-missed Full Throttle Saloon “THROTTLE FEST” featuring 2 concerts by rock legends Jackyl at Beach Central Park and, evening performances by the arena-rock tribute band Hairball on the downtown stage.
Sunday, it’s another full line up of great music with American songwriter and country music “outlaw” David Allen Coe taking the Saengerfest Stage at 2:30 pm; followed by Johnny Cash tribute band Cold Hard Cash from 5- 7pm.
Galveston Island offers a spectacular backdrop for all the fun and plenty of great hotel and vacation rentals to suit every taste and budget… but you’d better book now, because these fantastic rooms will not last long!!
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verb
1. to evade work, duty, etc.
2. to evade (work, duty, responsibility, etc.).
Quotes
Mr. T said he understood his duty and said it’s not his style to shirk responsibilities.
— , “Mr. T Pities Criminals as He Awaits Jury Duty,” New York Times, August 16, 2014
Origin
Shirk entered English in the early 1600s. It may be related to the word shark, which is a variant of the German word Schurke meaning “rascal.”
THAT’S IT—It’s back to deck building duty. We will cover the Love Ride next week, plus have some coverage of Daytona Biketoberfest.
I’m hoping to kick of the Custom Cycle Engineering Dyna tech. I’m close on the next Cantina episode. It’s a nasty one with lots of lessons. I’m sure we need to finish a feature or two.
I need plan B for my book editing. I need to escape to the mountains, or crawl out of bed every morning at 5:00 and work for a couple of hours until it’s completed. I like the mountain escape better.
I hate to hammer on the world, politics, regulation, and wars, but we all need to register to vote and step up. We’ve lived through the absolute best of times, but now we need to try anything to keep the faith and freedom alive for our kids.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
