Hey,
We are following reports about the COP28 CLIMATE conference by the UN. I also follow the WHO reports. For decades the UN and other global entities wrote reports. They didn’t seem to be able to do much of anything. Suddenly, they want to rule the world. They still don’t want to do anything, but they want to tell us what to do and make your country feel real bad if you don’t do it.
Personally, I would like to pull their lease in New York and send them packing. I think we could do something useful with the building.
Let’s hit the news:
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SEMA Presents Lawmaker of the Year Award– to California Senator Anthony Portantino
During the 2023 SEMA Show, SEMA presented its Stephen B. McDonald Lawmaker of the Year Award to California State Senator Anthony Portantino for his work on SB 301, the “Zero-Emissions Aftermarket Conversion Project.”
SB 301 is a groundbreaking bill, which currently awaits a final vote by the Assembly, that would create new opportunities for SEMA members and provide financial assistance to Californians to convert their gasoline-powered vehicles to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs).
DON’T DELAY! Please contact lawmakers to request their support for this bill:
Overview: Ohio advances SAN-supported legislation (H.B. 201/S.R. 155/H.R. 198) to prevent any state or local government unit from restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles based on the energy source used to power the motor vehicle, including internal combustion engines.
H.B. 201 passed the House and awaits consideration from the Senate. H.R. 198 was reported out of the House Transportation Committee and awaits consideration on the House floor. S.R. 155 awaits consideration in the Senate Transportation Committee.
–SEMA
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A TRIUMPH MADE FOR INDIA–
After gaining a foothold in India and seeing Honda sell its Made for India bikes in other nations such as in Japan, Triumph is also aiming to sell their India-specific models made in association with Bajaj in other Asian nations.
India-made Triumph Scrambler 400, Speed 400 launched in Malaysia
– Speed 400 priced at RM 26,900
– Scrambler 400 X costs RM 29,900
– Both bikes are identical to India-spec models
–Wayfarer
International Motorcycle Consultant
Bikernet.com
BIKE FEATURE OF THE WEEK—Built by Motorcycles Force.
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–Sam Burns
Feature Bike Editor
Bikernet.com™
SPEAKING OF FORCE, DRIVING FORCE ACTION–Expands Campaign with Governor Youngkin “Common Sense” Ad
Urges Virginia Voters to Back Candidates Who Support Governor Youngkin’s Promise to Repeal the Commonwealth’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars and Trucks
Driving Force Action (DFA), a grassroots organization advocating for common sense consumer and business-friendly policies, has expanded its political ad campaign with a new ad titled “Common Sense.” The campaign urges support for four candidates running for the Virginia Senate who support sensible regulations and empowering Virginians to reclaim control over their own laws.
The “Common Sense” campaign features excerpts from Governor Glenn Youngkin’s 2021 State of the Commonwealth speech, where he called for repealing Virginia’s ban on gas-powered cars and trucks. “It defies common sense that in 2021, lawmakers decided that instead of writing our own electric vehicle laws, Virginia would simply do whatever California decided to do,” Governor Youngkin told lawmakers during his speech. He emphasized the importance of elected leaders in Virginia making decisions that align with the state’s values and priorities, rather than outsourcing the state’s lawmaking function to radical California bureaucrats.
“We believe in empowering Virginians to make decisions that align with our state’s values and priorities. Our ‘Common Sense’ ad campaign underscores the importance of sensible regulations and policies that benefit both consumers and businesses,” said DFA spokesperson Riley Ploch. “We are proud to support candidates who are dedicated to championing these principles and working towards a brighter future for Virginia.”
Driving Force Action invites all Virginians to join them in their mission to promote common-sense policies by supporting candidates who prioritize the Commonwealth’s interests, rather than those of California bureaucrats. The ads will run in support of DFA’s endorsed candidates, which include:
Emily Brewer (District 17)
Danny Diggs (District 24)
Tara Durant (District 27)
Juan Pablo Segura (District 31)
For more information about Driving Force Action and the “Common Sense” ad campaign, please visit DrivingForceAction.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
About Driving Force Action:
Driving Force Action is a grassroots organization dedicated to advocating for sensible regulations and consumer and business-friendly policies. Committed to empowering Virginians, the organization works tirelessly to support candidates who prioritize the state’s interests and advocate for policies that foster a thriving environment for consumers and businesses alike.
–Riley Ploch
Driving Force Action
press@drivingforceaction.org
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–Sam Burns
Talent Scout
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BIDEN ADMIN– Preparing to Finalize Barrage of Methane Regulations
The Biden administration is gearing up to finalize a host of emissions rules and regulations in the coming months, E&E News reported Wednesday.
The rules and regulations are all focused on methane, a greenhouse gas that is more potent, but dissipates more quickly, than carbon dioxide, and align with the administration’s commitment to attacking climate change with a “whole-of-government” response.
The Biden administration is aiming to finalize the slew of methane regulations in the coming months ahead of the 2024 election, which would make the rules more difficult for a potential Republican administration to scrap should President Joe Biden lose, according to E&E News.
The White House is reviewing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule that would cut methane emissions from oil and gas production, refining, transport and storage, according to E&E News. The rule could be finalized on Dec. 2, when the U.S. hosts a methane summit with China and the United Arab Emirates at the upcoming United Nations climate conference. (RELATED: ‘Outrageous’: EPA Agents Are Flying Helicopters Over Texas Oil Fields To Crack Down On Methane Emissions From Drilling)
–NICK POPE
CONTRIBUTOR
Daily Caller (@DailyCaller)
LIGHTEN THE LOAD WITH THIS— Have a look at this crazy news.
Burglar who fell asleep mid-heist arrested after his snores woke up homeowners.
In one of the most hilarious robbery incidents seen in recent times, a Chinese burglar fell asleep mid-robbery after smoking a cigar and was later arrested after the homeowners were woken up by his loud snoring, a South China Morning Post report said.
The incident took place in the Yunnan province in southwest China when the burglar entered a house, but got frightened after hearing people talk inside the residence. As a result, he decided to wait in a different room until the homeowners fell asleep. But as he waited for the family members to go to bed, he smoked a cigar and fell asleep himself.
–Wayfarer
International Investigator
Bikernet News Bureau
BIKERNET GUN NUT REPORT–How Blue States Work Around SCOTUS to Restrict Gun Rights
New York is one of several blue states that have quickly added more firearms restrictions since the Supreme Court said citizens have a right to carry.
Since Bruen, 27 states have adopted so-called constitutional carry laws, which allow law-abiding citizens to carry a firearm without a license.
The centerpiece of New York’s reaction to Bruen was the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), announced on Aug. 31, 2022.
The CCIA increased the training required for a license, expanded the number of places where concealed carry was prohibited, made in-person interviews and a review of an applicant’s social media accounts mandatory, and reduced the license recertification period from five years to three years.
Mr. Edelman said that the restrictions have turned out to have much to do with law-abiding citizens.
He is a federal firearms license holder, gun dealer, and New York state and NRA firearms instructor. He said that since the Oct. 7 attacks, demands for his firearms license class have increased as the threats from protestors have overridden the political leanings of many in the Jewish community.
“I live in a very, very liberal area. A lot of those people are coming to me like, ‘What do we need to protect the house?’ These are the people who never thought they would ever need to buy a gun,” Mr. Edelman said.
Being new to firearms and the laws that apply to them, Mr. Edelman’s students are often surprised at the hoops through which they must jump simply to own a gun. The state requirements can appear daunting, and the process can take anywhere from a few months to years to complete.
As the process plays out, Jewish applicants will be left unarmed as their enemies march, Mr. Edelman said.
–read the whole story on Epoch Times
IN-CAR GAMING COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR BIKERS–
So, maybe distracted driving with smartphones and other gadgets were not enough — the future suggested is video-games in cars.
A generation of children have grown up into adults with smartphone and video game addiction and it seems some can’t even distinguish between reality and fiction. Even chatbots seem to fool this generation into doing what is harmful to others or themselves.
Future of Mobility: In-car gaming could be the new entertainment for cars
As the automotive industry moves towards autonomous and high-connected mobility, technology is becoming synonymous with mobility, a new feature for gamers is developing in the cockpit of the future where they could experience and enjoy in-car gaming, which is eventually expected to become a core feature of the cars of tomorrow. While it is possible in the near-term when the vehicle is stationary, ETAuto finds out how automakers across the world can tap into this evolving opportunity.
–Wayfarer@Bikernet.com
Editor: Bikernet Blog & Facebook Page
CAR DEALERS STEP UP–More than 3,000 auto dealers sign letter opposing Biden’s electric vehicle mandate
Electric vehicles ‘are stacking up on our lots,’ car dealers write to Biden
The coalition — which includes dealers located in all 50 states and who collectively sell every major car brand — is taking particular aim at the Biden administration’s tailpipe emissions standards released earlier this year which are the most aggressive federal regulations of their kind ever issued. Under the regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the majority of new vehicle purchases will be electric within a decade.
They added that, while the goals of the EPA regulations are admirable, they are also “unrealistic based on current and forecasted customer demand.” The dealers further noted that the best indicator of customer demand in the auto marketplace is how EVs are stacking up in their lots.
The letter further noted that there are many issues facing the EV industry such as lacking charging infrastructure, energy grid instability and a lack of reliable mineral supplies vital for EV batteries.
Read the whole story on Fox News
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What is Y.E.S.?
The NRA’s Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) is an all-expense paid, six-day leadership and scholarship program designed for rising high school juniors and seniors held in the Washington, DC region.
Our 2024 session will take place July 16th-21st.
While attending Y.E.S., students will engage with political leaders, visit historical monuments, and apply their skills in competitive debates, all while competing for up to $40,000 in college scholarships!
The Youth Education Summit encourages students to explore the workings of our American government, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution. Y.E.S. strives to inspire students to become responsible citizens who actively participate in the democratic process and who will return to their communities as advocates for the Second Amendment.
The NRA Youth Education Summit is now accepting applications for the 2024 Youth Education Summit. Current high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. Entry into the program requires submission of a completed application form, high school transcript, three-page essay on the Second Amendment, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is March 1st, 2024.
To find out more about the Youth Education Summit, apply, or read frequently asked questions, visit our website today.
–NRA
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THE WORLD’S LARGEST MOTORCYCLE MARKET REPORT—
Which would you say will eat into the market share of Royal Enfield? Harley-Davidson 440X or Honda CB350?
I do not count Triumph’s effort with Bajaj because it is more of a sports themed bike, does not seem to interest cruiser market customers.
Honda seems to inspire more confidence in India because people (and dealers) seem to remember the unsavory way Harley-Davidson shut down its Authorized Dealers and offices in India even though they were the leaders in big-bike segment in Indian market — outselling Triumphs and Polaris Indian and Honda Goldwing, etc. They could have phased it out instead of being a corporate prick.
There are quite a lot of Japanese and German companies in India for many decades and they seem to always have the India Head who is not an Indian person. An actual Japanese leader or German leader heads the MD and CEO roles of their respective nations’ companies in India.
This kind of shows their commitment as well as understanding of the market.
H-D 440X
https://www.bikewale.com/harleydavidson-bikes/x440/
Honda CB350
https://www.bikewale.com/honda-bikes/cb350/
–Wayfarer
Overthinking Analyst
Bikernet.com
COMMENT TO THE HONEST BROKER—
Hey, I look forward to your December reports. COP28 exists because it can. It’s like a college class assignment. In some respects, the entire progressive movement is a college finals paper requirement. You’re wealthy, your folks support you, you’re not doing anything, so write a paper on how to destroy America, then act on it. They are doing it because they can… They’re enabled.
Imagine tomorrow and you can’t get gas for your car, your stove won’t light and there’s no electricity in your home. So suddenly you have to walk and chop wood to keep warm. But isn’t there an effort you’re working on to ban all smoke…
Now your folks can’t work and pay your way. The slum lord, George Soros stopped funding your organization. You need to hike out of town to pick apples and make a few bucks. You bundle-up with all your synthetic petroleum-based thermal gear and step out into the cold. The street is dark, no street lights or Christmas ornaments glow. You hear a loud pop and a rumble. An old biker rides his chopper onto the street, his loud pipes reverberate off the adjacent homes. Bikers fought for freedom and know how to score underground, high-test fuel. He pulls up parallel to your sidewalk. “Would you like a lift,” the bearded outlaw shouts over his rumbling exhaust.
Suddenly, the warm ICE engine feels good and the sound from his exhaust is a sign of real freedom, mobility and something more. The sparkling chrome engine pieces and the polished metal-flake paint shouts creativity, adventure and romance.
What happened? Will nobody let the truth shine. Someday it will, again.
–Bandit
NEWS FROM THE CLIMATE DEPOT–Morano to attend UN climate summit in Dubai – Warns of Great Reset summit where ‘Democracy goes to die’
Morano: “COP 28 is shaping up to be a doubling down on the green agenda despite the massive failure on a grand global scale. We will report on the energy rationing, blackouts, and economic disruption from the failed UN-pushed policies globally. This UN climate summit is planning nothing short of a Great Food Reset for USA.
See: COP28 UN climate summit to officially target meat eating! ‘Nations will be told to curb their excessive appetite for meat’ to enforce UN plan for ‘food’s climate transition’
Morano: “Make no mistake, this UN climate summit will continue the push for the collapse of our once plentiful energy, food supply, and transportation. COP 28 aims to force a ‘climate transition’ for our meat and food supply. All the usual suspects will be gathering once again: Bill Gates, King Charles, John Kerry, and the World Economic Forum. The UN’s COP 28 is nothing short of a climate/Great Reset summit in Dubai, where public health bureaucracy and climate merge & Democracy goes to die.”
By Marc Morano
Climate Depot
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WILD ARIEL SQUARE FOUR OF THE WEEK—
–Sam Burns
Bike Feature Editor
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BIKERNET OFFICIAL MOVIE REVIEW—
Ruth: You understand that humans have only one ending. Ideas live forever. Humans not so much. You do know that don’t you?
Barbie: I do.
Barbie: Yeah. Yeah. I want to be part of the people — to make meaning — not the thing that’s made. I want to do the imagining — I don’t want to be the idea. Does that make sense?
—–from Barbie (2023)
I finally got around to seeing the Barbie movie everyone raves about. It is a wild movie. The first two minutes got me hooked.
Whatever the message or social commentary of the movie, one has to admire the concept, the script and the direction. The cast and crew and producers have done what intellectuals probably thought was impossible, i.e. make a live-action Barbie movie and win at the box-office as well.
The movie is not a joke. It is quite serious for a fun movie which some may wish to show to their kids as well–maybe including their boys?! You many never use or understand the word ‘beach’ the same way ever again.
It does address the aspect of how patriarchal society affects men such as the ‘feelings’ of blonde Ken doll. The cast is quite good and have great rapport together. Towards the end, when you think it has slowed and the climax feels like it is poor–comes the zinger. The question about ‘the creator’– of the doll, but a good allegory for humans. What advice and truth is revealed to Barbie by her creator ‘Ruth’?
Watch the movie to find out and hey Keith—-‘Ruth’ stole your dialogue….she says, “And Then You Die!”
(For the uninitiated: “Life is nuts and then you die” — Keith ‘Bandit’ Ball)
Barbie (2023)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/
–Wayfarer
Official Movie Review Specialist
Bikernet.com™
THIS JUST IN FROM THE MRF– End Of Speeding?
NTSB Wants Electronic Countermeasures To Slow Traffic Down
At minimum, they want a warning signal in cars… but they’re suggesting more
After a horrific car crash took nine lives in Las Vegas in 2022, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it wants new-production cars to have electronic countermeasures to battle speeding. Reading between the lines of the NTSB’s press release, it looks like they’re willing to push this one right over the regulation cliff.
The NTSB says it is time for regulators and lawmakers to crack down on excessive speeding. They want lawmakers to require new cars to have so-called “intelligent speed assistance technology.” In case you wondered, this tech is not designed to assist you in speeding. See the NTSB’s explanation below:
Intelligent speed assistance technology, or ISA, uses a car’s GPS location compared with a database of posted speed limits and its onboard cameras to help ensure safe and legal speeds. Passive ISA systems warn a driver when the vehicle exceeds the speed limit through visual, sound, or haptic alerts, and the driver is responsible for slowing the car. Active systems include mechanisms that make it more difficult, but not impossible, to increase the speed of a vehicle above the posted speed limit and those that electronically limit the speed of the vehicle to fully prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit.
So, the technology can be as simple as gadgetry that warns you “Hey—you’re going too fast!” Or it can be far more involved in your driving choices, including the potential to limit your vehicle to legal roadway speeds. You’d be exchanging a warning alert (which many of us already get from our GPS units) to a “Sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”
What comes next?
About 12,000 motorists in the US were killed as a result of excessive speeds in 2021, says the NTSB. That’s supposed to account for one-third of all traffic fatalities in the country, and as a result, the board says eliminating speeding is a priority.
Based on its findings while investigating the Vegas crash, the NTSB says:
… the NTSB is issuing eight new and one reiterated recommendation to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one new recommendation to states and one new recommendation to manufacturers:
To NHTSA:
· Require ISA systems that, at a minimum, warn a driver a vehicle is speeding.
· Educate the public about the benefits of ISA.
· Update the guidelines for state highway safety programs to include identification and tracking of repeat speeding offenders.
· Develop countermeasures to reduce repeat speeding offenses.
· Conduct research and develop guidelines to assist states in implementing ISA interlock programs for repeat speeding offenders.
· Incentivize the adoption of ISA through, for example, the New Car Assessment Program. This recommendation is reiterated from a 2017 recommendation.
To 50 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia:
· Implement programs to identify repeat speeding offenders and measurably reduce speeding recidivism.
To 17 car manufacturers:
· Install ISA in all new passenger vehicles that, at a minimum, warns drivers when a vehicle is speeding.
To the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety:
· Evaluate the safety outcomes of marketing by auto manufacturers that emphasizes risky behavior, including speeding. The evaluation should compare vehicles based on engine size, power and performance and international approaches to marketing. Make the report publicly available.
This is a very comprehensive approach, and if you want to speed in a new-production car, there would be no room to hide if these measures were implemented. Even if you could put up with the nagging from an electronic warning system and you dodged law enforcement attention, if your new-production car has an interlock program, how long before that interlock shuts down speeding, period?
Also note that the NTSB wants to work with the country’s insurers to crack down on speeding. Remember this story from just a few days ago? If insurers are keen to promote mandatory ABS on new motorcycles, it’s hard to imagine them rejecting a proposal to also manage car driving habits.
So what?
You might think that this is no big deal because it’s aimed at cars only, and might make the roads safer for motorcycles as a result.
Don’t be naive. I would suggest that this tech will very quickly work its way into new motorcycle sales as well. Geo-fenced speed restriction technology is already available in the world of ebikes, so you can bet it’s possible for motorcycles. And as for the idea that cars won’t be running into us as regularly—maybe you should check up on how car autopilots are faring against motorcyclists currently. An increasing reliance on technology has not eliminated risk. Instead, it has created new risks for the 21st century.
See you on the trails?
With all that in mind, the next logical question is, if you’ve got a need, a need for speed, where will you be able to do so in the future? The answer is the trails. The woods. The dunes. The wilderness.
I see this already; many friends have moved away from street riding to dirt riding in order to escape unsafe drivers. How long until they move to dirt riding to increase danger and escape the stultifying effects of safety tech? Don’t be surprised if this is increasingly the case in coming years.
https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-studies/Pages/DCA15SS002.aspx
–Kris Cook
MRF
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AMAZING NEWS–Dem governor withdraws electric vehicle mandate in stunning blow to environmentalists
‘Common sense has prevailed,’ says Connecticut Senate GOP leader
Democrat Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is withdrawing his plan to mandate future electric vehicle (EV) purchases after the proposal received bipartisan pushback from lawmakers on a key legislative panel.
Lamont ultimately pulled the proposal just four months after unveiling it and characterizing it as “decisive action to meet our climate pollution reduction targets.” In July, Lamont unveiled the proposal, tethering Connecticut’s emissions standards to those set in California, which mandates that every passenger vehicle sold is electric by 2035, the most aggressive target of its kind nationwide.
“There are too many questions regarding the capacity of our electric grid, the cost and location of grid improvements, and the negative impact on urban, rural and working poor families,” Kelly added. “More than 90% of our pollution comes from outside the control of Connecticut. We need a national – and international – approach to improve our air quality. A state-by-state strategy will only prolong the attainment of cleaner air.”
Kelly is one of the Republican members of the Connecticut General Assembly’s 14-member bicameral Legislative Regulation Review Committee, which is tasked with approving regulations proposed by state agencies.
The GOP minority leader and other Republicans on the panel led opposition to the proposed EV mandate over the last several months. After Democrats on the committee voiced concerns with the regulations, Lamont ultimately pulled the proposal from the agenda of a committee hearing Tuesday, when lawmakers were set to vote on it.
–By Thomas Catenacci
Read the whole story on Fox News
“Common sense has prevailed,” Connecticut Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly said in a statement. “The Governor’s decision to withdraw the regulations is a reasoned approach to address the growing concerns raised by working and middle-class families. Adopting California emission standards which ban the sale of gas-powered cars is a substantial policy shift which must be decided by the General Assembly.”
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AT LAST, THE BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY REOPENED—
The biggest joke on mankind is that computers have begun asking humans to prove they aren’t a robot.
When a kid says “Daddy, I want mommy” that’s the kid version of “I’d like to speak to your supervisor”.
Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.
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Certified Librarian
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INSIDE THE UN– Plan to Control Speech Online
The UN is escalating its war against ‘conspiracy theories’ and ‘misinformation’ by creating an ‘internet of trust.’
A powerful United Nations agency has unveiled a plan to regulate social media and online communication while cracking down on what it describes as “false information” and “conspiracy theories,” sparking alarm among free-speech advocates and top U.S. lawmakers.
In its 59-page report released this month, the U.N. Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) outlined a series of “concrete measures which must be implemented by all stakeholders: governments, regulatory authorities, civil society, and the platforms themselves.”
This approach includes the imposition of global policies, through institutions such as governments and businesses, designed to stop the spread of various forms of speech while promoting objectives such as “cultural diversity” and “gender equality.”
In particular, the U.N. agency aims to create an “Internet of Trust” by targeting what it calls “misinformation,” “disinformation,” “hate speech,” and “conspiracy theories.”
Read the whole story on Epoch Times
–By Alex Newman
Epoch Times
THE BIKERS FOR TRUTH MAKE A MOVE—
We are working on our non-profit status and funding to spread our billboards far and wide but there’s more.
We are starting a program to attack misinformation with humor or memes about Climate Alarmism and so, we’re kicking off a contest. Send us a notion for a meme, we will handle the art and share it all over the world. Hell, maybe they will end up on T-shirts.
For instance, there are more polar bears than ever, yet they still profess they’re dying off. Or islands are expanding their resorts when alarmist claim they are nearly underwater. Or petroleum products make up most products, but they think they can be eliminated. Have some fun with it and win a bag of Bikernet Bling.
–Bandit
THE NEW MUFFLER STREET TEST–
At this point of expenditure on this Enfield Bullet, I am past pain and pleasure— in ecstatic numbness and Zen.
I rode it around…. there were cops at five different locations, three times — each of them were busy with the scalps they had in hand.
Another one was asleep and one was busy listening to his subordinate. So, I wasn’t stopped — maybe I didn’t get noticed and the noise wasn’t too loud– after all the sleepy cop did not wake up as I passed him and the other cop’s conversation did not get affected.
All this must sound so silly for the world of freedom Americans enjoy in customization and aftermarket parts.
Have a look at the irony of this old Royal Enfield advertisement. Maybe I will make dozens of fliers out of this and hand them out to the local cop shops.
–Old Royal Enfield Rider
India
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Thanks Again Bandit . Appreciate everything you do for the motorcycle community.
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INCREDIBLE DEMONSTRATION OF HUMAN SPIRIT AND RESILIANCE–
India Tunnel Rescue
All 41 construction workers are free after being trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in northern India for over two weeks. The men were treated at a hospital and are reportedly in good health.
The men, reportedly working for $250 per month, were pulled through 187 feet of steel pipe on wheeled stretchers after the rescuers used hand-held drills to break through. The drilling machines broke down Friday after rescuers bored horizontally through a section of nearly 200 feet of fallen rock, coming within 50 feet of the cavern. The men were able to survive on food and oxygen supplied through narrow pipes.
The landslide-induced collapse first occurred Nov. 12 amid the construction of the three-mile Silkyara tunnel. The tunnel is part of the government’s $1.5M Char Dham highway project to connect four Hindu pilgrimage sites. The event has cast a spotlight on environmental concerns in the earthquake-prone Himalayan region.
–from 1440 Daily Digest
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An American Red Cross blood donation is a gift that doesn’t cost a thing but can give hope for another holiday to patients in need. You can be a part of the magic of giving by scheduling your next appointment!
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There will be 12 winners! And here’s a sure thing: Each donor who comes to give Dec. 1–17 will also get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card** by email.*
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the mayhem of the holiday season. Why not take an hour of your time to remember what it’s all about?
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DENNIS QUAID PERFORMS TITLE TRACK– FROM GAITHER MUSIC GROUP NO. 1 ALBUM FALLEN: A GOSPEL RECORD FOR SINNERS
Emmy Award winner and two-time Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid performed the title track from his Gaither Music Group No. 1 album, Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners.
Released July 28, 2023, Fallen debuted at No. 1 on Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart and landed in the Top 15 on Billboard’s Top 200 Christian/Gospel chart. The album also ranked No. 1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers in CDs & Vinyl, Hot New Releases in Christian & Gospel and Best Sellers in Country charts.
Combining soul-stirring renditions of seven hymns and classics with five original songs, Quaid delivers honest, inspiring lyrics sung with unmistakable tones that reflect heartfelt gratitude and eternal hope. In celebration of the release, Quaid graced the August cover of PEOPLE, where he took readers inside The Clement House recording studio and his Nashville home, opening up about faith, love and second chances.
“Dennis Quaid’s Christianity is at the forefront of his new album, an homage to the faith he says got him out of addiction,” writes USA Today. Variety adds, “His commitment to his belief in music and in his Christian religion, which began in his Texas youth, comes to life quite emotionally and rousingly.” Garden & Gun summarizes, “Dennis Quaid’s nearly fifty-year career is marked by both its prolificacy and its high quality. Silver screen, small screen, even your music stream—the Houston native has them covered.”
The 12-song collection follows Quaid’s 2018 album, Out of the Box, described by Quaid as a junkyard of American music. Though he loves writing, recording and making movies, music holds a special place in the Texas native’s heart, and for the last four decades, he has toured extensively, displaying equal ease on the piano and acoustic guitar. Quaid enchants audiences with a set list that ranges from songs such as those included on Fallen to rock ‘n’ roll standards like “Great Balls of Fire!,” an homage to “the Killer,” whom he portrayed in the 1989 box office smash.
To keep up with Dennis Quaid, follow him on Instagram and visit DennisQuaidIsHere.com.
Costa Rica Unlimited, has received the first eight (8) of our 2024 models; the new KTM300EXC & KTM350EXC-F have arrived to the CRU Compound, with more new models to come.
Come test ride up to seven (7) of the top Off-Road bikes; ’24 KTMs, ’23 GASGAS and ’23 Husky models; two and four-strokes 300/350s. Come stay at our incredible homes above the beach, ride epic Single Track, Mountains, Beaches and Jungles with US Guides riding epic locations on the #BucketList tour.
CRU: Our Bikes, Our Guides, Our Homes, Your Adventure.
All tours are private; we don’t combine riders/tours; each tour receives private house(s), Lead & Chase guides; you ride the trails best suited to your ability.
Tour Pricing is based on # of Nights, Number of Riding Days & # of Riders; no tour is too small and we can accommodate groups as large as 16 Riders. Example Pricing below but is 100% customizable; just email your details and we can update pricing and open dates.
CRU runs tours every week all year long; only closing down Aug-October for the rain/wet season. Come Ride with CRU!
TENNESSEE MOTORCYCLES & MUSIC REVIVAL SET FOR MAY 16 – 19
AT LORETTA LYNN’S RANCH IN HURRICANE MILLS, TN
FOUR-DAY FESTIVAL WELCOMES ADV RIDERS TO THE ADV EXPERIENCE
TICKETS & CAMPING GO ON-SALE DECEMBER 1, 2023 EXCLUSIVELY AT
WWW.MOTORCYCLESANDMUSIC.COM
Tennessee’s ultimate “Moto & Music” event, Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival (TMMR) will be held May 16-19, 2024 at the historic Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. The 7th annual event, presented by Harley-Davidson Motor Company, is a motorcycle enthusiast’s playground and a music lover’s paradise.
Tennessee’s largest motorcycle festival will feature a spectacular selection of artists across several genres and a huge variety of two-wheeled action. Tickets and camping go on sale Friday, December 1, 2023. For more information, visit HERE.
The ADV Experience was an exciting addition last year and is returning in 2024. The ADV package includes three days of trail riding on the Ranch, biker games, morning coffee, along with skills building and demo rides by Harley-Davidson Pan America.
The $149 ticket price ALSO includes general admission to all of the live music, motorcycle action, food trucks, vendors and comradery of the 4-day event. Whether a beginner or a seasoned pro, the ADV Experience welcomes riders on every make and model of adventure bike.
“The ADV Experience was the perfect addition to this event! It already has great music, exciting motorcycle action and the location at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch is pristine. We get to ride the trails plus get the bonus of all the other happenings.
It’s like an event within an event. We are also able to reach a lot of street bike riders and give them a taste of adventure riding. We look forward to it every year,” Shawn Wells, White LIghtning Harley-Davidson. More info at ADV EXPERIENCE.
Known for its “two-wheeled playground,” the event offers something for everyone who enjoys motorcycles of nearly any kind. Included will be Harley-Davidson demo rides, motorcycle racing, ADV trail riding, a hill climb, V-Twin Visionary performance bike show, an all-class bike show, biker games, group motorcycle rides, mini bike races, stunt riders and an extraordinary showcase of hand-crafted custom motorcycles from across the country in the BC Moto Invitational.
More info at at EXPERIENCE TMMR.
A wide range of Ranch Camping is available in three unique campgrounds including RVs, Glamping, Tent Camping, and Vehicle Camping. Nearby hotels and Airbnb’s are also available. For details, please visit WHERE TO STAY.
TMMR also has a commitment to supporting U.S. Military veterans and will be working with the Special Ops Xcursions to provide complimentary tickets and camping to members of U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). Helmets for Heroes will showcase a variety of custom-painted ICON Motorsport helmets available at auction with funds going to the military non-profit.
Subscribe to the email list HERE or text “TMMR” to (888) 306-6093 for updates. General public early bird on-sale starts on Dec. 1.
General Admission starts at just $129 for the entire event including all the live music, motorcycle action and good times to be had. VIP upgrades are available. RV, glamping, tent and vehicle camping are available on Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. For more information, visit MotorcyclesAndMusic.com, Instagram @TNMotorcycleRevival, Facebook @TnMotorcycleRevival.
–Carrie Rep
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WE MADE IT—We survived Thanksgiving, just barely. We met some friends in Deadwood at the Grand, but didn’t have reservations, so got kicked to the sports bar where I ordered a Jack on the rocks and a buffalo/elk burger, oops.
Bikernet longtime contributor Barry Green cutting the fucking turkey. He went to Cabo to celebrate a major birthday and ended up with a concussion. He still battles it but could slice the bird. We wish him all the best. Fuck Birthdays.
Next week, I’ll bring you Cabana Dan’s lacing and truing report for old rides.
John just pounded on the door to deliver more transmission parts.
So far, this has been the toughest challenge, installing 4th gear and all 44 roller bearings into the case. Got it done, the main-shaft together and the counter-shaft and gears in place for the first time to check everything.
I just needed a new main-shaft clip ring and a set of counter-shaft thrust washers to finalize assembly.
It warmed up slightly and Luke, one of our Torpedo team turned me onto these grainery dust collectors. Propane tanks are ugly, so we went to work turning it into rocket.
We have a few more details including camo netting and it should keep the neighbors off the Bikernet Property…
I’m determined to feature this bike from Peter Linney. I had a short conversation with the builder. He builds bikes for the SEMA show annually.
Okay, back to the Xmas Card list updates and corrections.
Hang on. In the meantime, my VLXAFL5 frame, tank and fender are out for paint. I’ll report next week.
Ride Fast and Free Forever,
–Bandit
