Hey,
Hot action everywhere. Robert Pandya should add events to his study list. There are more events on the Calendar for 2018 than ever before.
The David Mann Chopperfest in Ventura, California on Super Bowl Sunday was bigger than ever. Easyriders Columbus finals are coming up. Builders recently flew to Japan for Mooneyes. The Colorado Motorcycle expo, which was closed because of a shooting, re-opened and was strong. Hell, Art Hall is back in Thailand for Bike Week and Australian shows are popping up like crazy.
Racing is stronger than ever before with Speedway, flat track, Land Speed attempts at Bonneville and Brazil. Shit is happening fast and furious. There are now motorcycle tours to the far reaches of the earth. It’s non-stop.
The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown and BorntoRide.com, Sturgis Museum and don’t miss the Smoke Out.
BIKERNET INTERNATIONAL EDITOR BACK IN THAILAND– Back in Thailand for the 22nd annual BIke week. Some 20-30,000 attend. Big show !!
Look just above the number 2 on the official Bike Week T-shirt. Amazing.
–Art Hall
Senior Bikernet International Correspondent Overseas
Let Me Break it Down for You: BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY
Hey, you, yeah, YOU reading this. Are you coming to Bikers Inside the Beltway on May 14 & 15? If not then you can skip this article, but you also should reevaluate your decision making because Bikers Inside the Beltway (aka BITB) is one of the MRF’s best events and is a good time for all.
Okay, if you are still reading this and you are confirmed to attend BITB or thinking about attending then you are going to want to absorb the following. Even if you are a long-time attendee – there is some good stuff you need to know. I am going to offer you a roadmap of what to do and how to do it as you prepare for BITB. Play along….
1. Register to attend! WHEN? ASAP!!!!
There’s no cost to you, but you do need to let us know you are coming because we need to make sure we have enough materials/space/etc. You can register at https://mrf.org/events/ or by calling 202-546-0983
2. Book Your Hotel WHEN? By April 15
We have 2 options for you – The Best Western in Falls Church for $125/night OR the Governor’s House Inn at $89/night. They are across the street from each other and a quick ride into the Capitol. Also, we’ll hold our prep session here on Monday night, May 14.
3. SCHEDULE Appointments with your Elected Officials WHEN? Start on April 16!
Okay, guys – this is the most important one. No more “drop bys” which many groups have done in the past. They are nowhere near as effective as scheduling an in-person meeting with the Member of Congress or staffer. Don’t know how to go about doing that? We’ve got you covered, so NO EXCUSES. See more on this below….
Upon registering for the event (see item #1!) we will provide you with a list of contact information for your state’s delegation. It has very useful information like their phone number, email address, and location.
USE THIS
Email the contact person for the office you want to meet with – don’t know what to say? Don’t worry, the contact information sheet incudes language you can simply COPY & PASTE into an email. Easy peasy.
Rather call instead? No problem. Call the phone number listed for the office you want to meet with and say, “I am going to be in Washington, DC on May 15 and would like to schedule a meeting with the Congressman (or Senator) related to motorcycling.” The receptionist will take it from there which may be sending an email (see above) or by connecting you to the SCHEDULER (that’s basically the secretary) who will either give you a time for a meeting or connect you to the appropriate staff person.
If they direct you to a staff meeting you’ll want to say: “If the Congressman (or Senator) is unavailable, I would be willing to meet with the staffer who handles transportation issues.” Then pick a time. Write it down. Carry on.
If you try to group your meetings by building, its going to save you a LOT of walking.
One more helpful hint – for those of you with large delegations for which you can’t possibly see all in one day, pick those Representatives where a constituent (that’s someone who lives in their district) will be present for the meeting.
Still have time to see more folks? Ask me who you think you should make an appointment to see. I can steer you towards the Representatives or Senators where you’re more likely to make headway on the issues.
4. Find a Way to Get to Washington, D.C.
Fly, train, walk or RIDE – we need you here by Monday, May 14 at 7:00pm. We’ll gather together, go over the issues, provide you with handouts to distribute during your meetings and answer any questions. The early Tuesday morning, we’ll be KSU and headed to the Capitol.
This year we’re also hosting a “debrief” session at the local American Legion just a couple blocks from the Capitol. Starting at 3pm you can drop by, download on your meetings, have a drink and some food courtesy of our BITB sponsors and compare notes and any follow-up that’s necessary.
If you’ve got more questions just drop me a line….
Via email megan@mrf.org
Via landline 202-546-0983
Via text message 202-725-5471
SEE YOU IN WASHINGTON, D.C.!
-Megan Ekstrom,
Vice-President Government Affairs & Public Relations, Motorcycle Riders Foundation
I was hoping to get confirmation that GL-5 does or does not cause problems with bronze bushings in older Harley transmissions. I have heard it will cause flaking of the bronze, or something like that, and should be avoided.
–Joe savino
jsavino@gdeb.com
Groton, CT
Yes, some GL-5 fluids can be a problem with soft, old bronze or brass components; however, the additive we use has a passivator in it that prevents
adverse reactions.
— John Dunne
Master Oil Scientist
Spectro Oils
BAKER DRIVETRAIN PRODUCT OF THE MONTH– Never miss neutral again…
Have you ever been frustrated searching for neutral between 1st and 2nd gears, or unintentionally catch neutral when making an aggressive 1-2 shift? The BAKER N1 Shift Drums have neutral all the way at the bottom of the shift lever travel instead of between 1st and 2nd gears, making it easier than ever to find neutral and ensuring you’ll only hit neutral when you want to.
The N1 drum is also popular with hand-shifting bikes where finding neutral without doubt or error is critical to safety or riding/looking smooth. N1 drums are available for applications in transmissions between 1952-2017.
I have one on the 5-Ball Racing Factory Racer, which is a tank shift. It saves the day constantly.—Bandit
NEWS FROM THE CLIMATE DEPOT– Nice to see a real science explanation instead of one from or influenced by politicians
Computing power over the last 30 years has advanced at an incredible rate. And yet, one long-term climate prediction after another – all based on computer models – has been wrong. Why?
Emeritus Professor of Physics at Princeton University Will Happer explains the crux of the problem and what climate scientists do to get around it.
–from Rogue
Emeritus Editor Supreme
Bikernet Baggers
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY– Man in a hot air balloon is lost over Iowa. He looks down and sees a farmer in the fields and shouts to him, “Where am I?”
The farmer looks back up and shouts back. “You’re in a basket you dumb shit!”
–from Sidehack Jerry and Rogue
Ridin’ Out Winter Party 2/24 Serb Hall 5pm-12midnight– The Ridin’ Out Winter Party is on Saturday 2/24/18 at American Serb Hall (5101 W. Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee).
Party starts at 5pm with Raffles, 50/50’s, ABATE Product sales, free beer, and soda (cash bar available). We will have 200 Chicken Dinners available starting at 6pm for Only $4 each (Thank You to Hupy & Abraham, SC), and availble until 9pm or sold out. Dinners will be “extra good” this year.
Live music will start at 8pm with the Sociables rockin the house, and special guest appearance by Cadillac Pete (you gotta hear this). Band will be playing until 12midnight, when the Party is over.
Hotel Rooms are available at Comfort Suites located at 6362 S. 13th street (I-94 & College Ave). Call to Reserve your Room 414-570-1111 ask for ABATE Discount of $77 + tax (rooms & rate available until 2/12). This includes breakfast, a small happy hour, and Shuttle to/from our ROWParty at Serb Hall. Shuttle times will be pre set-up when you arrive at Hotel (probably 5:30pm shuttle to Party). Please do Not drink and drive, use this Hotel and Shuttle to enjoy the Party to it’s fullest.
We are collecting Raffle Items from our Milwaukee area Harley-Davidson dealers and many Business’s right now. Our big row of Bucket Raffle’s always has awesome items to win including; collectables, bottles of booze, signs, gift certificates, tickets, etc, etc. If you have anything to donate please contact me or an ABATE Milwaukee member to pick-up. Everything is very much appreciated. We need Items now, please help collect / donate to our raffles for this party.
Advanced tickets are $12 each , and still only $15 at the door to enter. This event is our fundraiser for ABATE of Wisconsin put on by the members of Region 1A Milwaukee. I appreciate everyone that takes time to work a shift or 2 (we ask all to Buy a Ticket to enter, even though you help work the Event).
This is the 10th Anniversary of the ROWP, and could be the last Party. Volunteers and attendence are all contributing factors. All funds go to ABATE of Wisconsin, protecting your right to ride a Motorcycle. We need you to attend this event to make it sucessful. I hope to see you there.
–Tiger Beyer
WORDS FROM THE LOUISE HAYES MOUNTAIN– One of our main struggles is creating the life we want.
People may tell us, “Just go out and do what you want to do!” Sounds like such a simple thing to do, right?
When we practice loving ourselves, we develop a certain trust that brings us closer to creating and living the life we want.
For some of us, this is easier said than done.
If you’re finding that you can’t get past your fears and negative emotions and it is holding you back, then you’re denying your soul’s purpose. You’re denying yourself happiness.
There are many ways to help you along your journey to creating the life you want. Here are 3 of Louise’s favorite tools for releasing fear and finding your courage:
Meditation. There is no better way than to relax, breathe and rest your thoughts. This is a great time to practice affirmations and reflect on what you want for your life.
Practice Mirror Work. Looking into your eyes and expressing your true feelings is a great way to discover underlying issues and dealing with them.
Practice Tapping. Nick Ortner taught Louise to release or dissolve problems of all sorts through the process of Tapping. And Louise found Tapping to be delightful!
I encourage you to practice loving yourself often because it’s the best way to get closer to who you are. If you have not tried Tapping yet, you can Google Nick and try it out.
Many times we find that doing inner work can sometimes take courage to connect with the fears that hold us back in order to release them. The Tapping technique on its own or even combined with affirmations can help you let go of your negative self-talk and love yourself.
I claim my own power, and I lovingly create my own reality.
–Reid Tracy
CEO
FRANK JR. DYNA GLIDE BACK ON THE ROAD— We published a couple of reports and ultimately we will produce a feature on the completed and repaired Dyna. It was a mess, and now it has a completely upgraded suspension system, now Zipper’s Thundermax EFI, Lindby crash bar and Love Jugs for cooling.
What do you think?
–Bandit
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TRAILBLAZERS NEWSLETTER BANQUET UPDATE–
DUES ARE DUE IN APRIL
Our year runs from banquet to banquet. If you attend the banquet, you are a member automatically. No need to pay dues. For those not attending the banquet you can pay $10.00 on line at:
www.trailblazersmc.com or by check at:
Trailblazers
% MIC Inc.
2 Jenner Ste 150
Irvine, CA 92618
JOHN PENNER R.I.P.
Brian Slark wrote with deep regret that John Penner passed away on January 28. John was one of the first Americans to go to Europe and ride Motocross. He was an active desert rider. The California scene will miss his presence greatly. R.I.P. my friend.
John was run over by a drunk driver in Wrightwood several months ago and never recovered. He was well known and loved. Condolences to his wife Karen, their family and friends.
THE TUXEDO IS BACK!
By Don Emde
The tuxedo is back! And so is Larry Huffman. The Trailblazers are proud to announce that Larry Huffman will be the emcee of this year’s 74th annual Trailblazers banquet, set for Saturday, April 7th in Carson, CA. Huffman, who is both a Trailblazers as well as AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee, is world famous for his long running career as a motorcycle race announcer, commentator and voice of countless commercials on radio and television, and much more.
Famous for his trademark tuxedo outfit, Larry will again “suit up” for this year’s banquet, where he will be joined by Trailblazers president, Don Emde, for a night of award presentations and recognition of some special motorcycling friends. While tickets for the banquet are currently sold out, there is a waiting list you can get on by contacting Judy at: mctrailblazers01@gmail.com
PROPOSED MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM IN ORANGE COUNTY
It’s in the works .Todd Huffman and Rick Doughty are behind this project and has been working on it for over three years. “The International Moto Collective” will be a motorcycle-themed museum and event center located in or near Anaheim and it is included in Anaheim Resorts and Platinum Triangle.
Todd is a film and TV producer/director and Rick is Owner of Vintage Iron and one of the country’s leading motorcycle restoration experts. We are looking forward to following their progress. Article in Issue 4 of www.CycleNews.com
PHOTOS! OLD ELSINORE /PERRIS AND MORE
Take a look at Manuel Burton’s photos. He was track photographer at Perris.
www.faphoto.com
ODD REQUEST
We received an email from a motorcycle magazine in China, looking for part time correspondents. According to them, C2W Magazine was established in 2007 and is the only one-world-oriented motorcycle media in China. The only criteria is passion for motorcycles. (and I suppose you need to know how to write) (or maybe not) http://www.china2wheels.com or andrea@china2wheels.com.
PRADO RACEWAY SUBMITTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Specific Plan No. 396 has been submitted to establish the development of an off-road motorsports facility. Also on the application is a General Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and an Environmental Impact Report.
The project is located at 11091 Highway 71 on approximately 163 acres. Consists of nine racetracks for varying ages& expertise levels, car and RV parking, concession stands, restrooms, seating, office and drainage. It doesn’t say what kind of tracks, but it would be nice to have an oval.
You can look this up on line under Prado Raceway. Applicant is EBR Motorsports, Bradley N. Etter. Thank you Mr. Etter. Chino Hills has some concerns, so it may not be a slam dunk. The best of luck.
OLD SCHOOL SCRAMBLES TT SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES ROUND 1
Even is on Sunday, February 11th. FREE practice & overnight camping on Saturday, February 10th. Gates open at 7am-8pm. Sunday gates open at 6am. No membership required, medical insurance is required and verified, FREE entry for Kid’s Mini Class courtesy of sponsor, Rod Lake Racing. It is a family affair, Bring em all.
info@oldschoolscramblesracing.com questions@oldschoolscramblesracing.com www.oldschoolscramblesracing.com
Old School TT Scrambles Series schedule: Sunday’s, March 25th, June 17th, August 9 and December 9thth
VINTAGE DIRT BIKE RENTALS
Don’t let the lack of a two wheeler curtail you racing. Rent to race the TT Scrambles, or a birthday party, a gift for a special person, a track day with friends. They also offer a desert ride guided tour.
www.TMCCoRentals.com. (760) 403 3634 or (760) 953 8364
ENDURO RIDERS REUNION plus SPECIAL GUESTS
Larry Langley and Jerry Counts are organizing this fun event to be held on Saturday, March 24th in Randsburg California. Jack Penton said he will be there to meet up with his west coast riding pals.
Also, famous stunt woman Debbie Evans Leavitt. All Enduro riders from all years are invited, .including spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. Sign in noon to 4pm at GOAT’s Sky Ranch Hotel on Butte Ave. Get together and sign is Saturday afternoon at Opera House.
BBQ Dinner at 6 pm and Sunday morning pancake breakfast. GPS tracks available for trips to Husky Monument, Burro Schmidt Tunnel Limited free camping. $30.00 gets you dinner, hall and T-Shirt. Flyer sent separately. For more info, contact Larry Langley (559) 877 4514 or cell (559) 760 10033 or larry.mediaguy@gmail.com
THANKS TO THE DONELSON’S
The 9TH Racers Party in St. Louis, Missouri was fantastic as usual. a wonderful weekend with decent weather, great food & drink, old friends and motorcycles. What else could you want?
Most arrived on Friday and met for the free drinks at happy hour, so there was lots of time for tall tales and shared memories. About 173 people signed in and many more passed up the sign in table.
?After the Saturday party at Donelson Cycle and Flat Track Museum, we went back to the hotel where the Donelson’s reserved a dining room and fed us again. Thank you Kathy, Carl and Kim. See you next year if you will have us.
TEAM CHICAGO
Dan Schmitt was in St. Louis with his video camera, interviewing for his TV show, Team Chicago Challenge. So far the show covers 30 years of racing 1986-2017 It focuses on the Santa Fe Speedway and mid-west, but not limited to that.
He has CD’s available on a variety racers and heroes. Some feature Neil Keen’s BD parties. In October the Legends of Chicagoland Motorcycle Racing Group had a reunion and Dan has plans for another in 2018. For information: www.teamchicago.tv
AMA NATIONAL NUMBER SHIRTS
Once again Don LaRue supplied all the attendees in St. Louis, who had a National number, a shirt. The T-shirts have their National number on the front. On the back, is a list of the riders and years each wore that number.
There were lots of photos, so you can probably find one on Facebook or various websites. You can contact Don at (563)299 3346 or www.amanationalnumber.com Thanks Don
HOW ABOUT A VIP TOUR OF THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
You can get the VIP treatment with tours of all levels. Would you like a corporate tour, a private party, or all by yourself. Guided tours are available during the day or after hours.
They can set up a tour for special interest, the vault or whatever It is the height of VIP entertaining. Members of Executive & Checkered Flag 200 receive discounts.
The Petersen is open every day 10-6, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 940 2277 info@peterson.org. Contact them to arrange your fantasy.
SLAYGROUND 2
The second installment of Axel Hodges’ Dirt Shark-Slayground 2 is out. It was filmed on location at Jeremy McGrath’s ranch near San Diego. It is 6 minutes worth watching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YGviuJ-EpY
26TH ANNUAL DUAL SPORT “RIDE FOR KIDS”
Saturday, April 14th. This event supports the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The start will be at Glen Helen. The route takes you to the San Bernardino National Forest and Lake Arrowhead and back to Glen Helen.
A great ride while supporting a very serious cause. Ride for the kids and for yourself.
Pbif.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=2967
EDDIE & JODI MULDER’S LAKE CACHUMA BRITISH BIKE RALLY
Put it on your calendar for June 1-4 2018. It will be at the Live Oak Campground off Hwy 154 in California. Campout for a fun-filled weekend, hosted by Eddie and Jodi Mulder.
Bikes, rides, prizes, food, field events and more. Check them out of Facebook. They have an information and registration form, but it wouldn’t forward so contact them at (661) 944-1184. We always hear good things about this event, so don’t miss it. In remembrance of Bruce Brown.
50 YEARS AGO IN CYCLE NEWS
Jody Nicholas was on cover after returning from a couple years in the Navy. He won the open class at Carlsbad. Preston Petty won the 250cc Expert class at the Hilltoppers TT Scrambles at Perris. Larry Bergquist on the cover.
He won the Adelanto Scrambles. Gary Bray formed a HD racing team with Gene Romero and Dan Haaby. Gary Nixon wore number one for the 1968 racing season.
40 YEARS AGO
New series “How to Ride Like Hannah”. Brad Lackey, Rex Staten and Danny Turner were winners at Hangtown. Bob Balentine won the CRC Hare scrambles in California City. Honda’s official National Enduro Team consisted of Don Sanford, Mike Hannon and Rick Munyon. Houston Astrodome photo on cover. Marty Tripes, Rex Staten and Broc Glover were winners at Carlsbad.
30 YEARS AGO
Bob Hannah on cover after winning Dade City round of Florida Winter AMA Series. Interview with Joanna Brownell, desert racer turned LA MC cop. Bubba Shobert on second cover of the month twice. He won the TT and short track rounds at the Cow Palace. Jay Mann, Bob Hannah and JoJo Keller top riders at Florida Winter AMA M Series at Diamondback. Rick Johnson won Carlsbad and Dan Smith won the Gold Strike Hare & Hound in Vegas.
ORIGINS OF THE LACONIA CLASSIS BY LARRY LAWRENCE
Check out the story in Cycle News, issue #4. Larry has done a lot of research and squeezed it into two pages. www.CycleNews.com is free and holds lots of memories in those pages.
REMINDER: AMERICAN FLAT TRACK 2017 NBCSN BROADCASTS NOW ON FANSCHOICE.TV
Relive the 2017 season on FansChoice.tv is at http://www.fanschoice.tv/american-flat-track. Watch on smart TV, computer, tablet or mobile phone. The links to each race are on the website.
CONTINGENCY’S STILL GROWING – NEAR 2 MILLION.
INDIANS ARE TAKING OVER AFT
The Indian factory riders for 2018 will be: defending champ, Jared Mees, Bryan Smith and Brad Baker. They won’t be riding the only Indians in the field.
Privateers have chosen the FTR750’s also. Among them are Kenny Coolbeth Jr., Jeffrey Carver, Chad Cose, Jay Maloney, Henry Wiles and Jake Johnson. Indian has lots of incentives.. The American Flat Track season starts with the Daytona TT on March 15th.
BSAOCSC RIDES
Sunday, February 25 “Cinder Cone” Dual Sport Ride starts in Lucerne Valley at the parking lot of the highway 247 Restaurant, Hwys 247 & 18. Meet at 9am, ride at 10 am. For vintage British motorcycles only, with street registration and spark arrestors.
(760) 365 9292 or (310) 292 8997
Sunday, March 4 “Ortega Highway Street Ride” to Lake Elsinore and More. Meet at Capistrano Business Center Courtyard parking lot, 9am at 27124 Paseo Espada, Bld 800, San Juan Capistrano. Ride leaves at 10am. Lunch at Anne’s Café in Lake Elsinore. (951) 440 3521
RACES, RIDES AND STUFF
Saturday, February 10 Supercross PETCO Park San Diego
February 10 – 11 D37 Big 6 Grand Prix Round 2 Taft, CA
Sunday, February 11 BSAOCSC Vintage Bike OC, Castenada’s Mex Foot, 19071 Brookhurst, Huntington Beach, Ca 2 – 4
Saturday, February 17 SCFTA Perris Rd 1 Championship Series Gates 12:30, Practice 3:30 http://www.sourtherncaliforniaflattrack.com (951) 443 7622
February 17- 18 AMA West Hare Scramble Round 2 Prescott, AZ
February 23 -25 WORCS Round 2 Peoria, AZ
February 24-25 AMA National Hare & Hound Ocotillo, CA
Sunday, February 25 BSAOCSC “Cinder Cone” Dual Sport Ride. Lucerne Valley
Sunday, February 25 www.SoCalNorton.com Ojai Pilgrimage. Moorpark to Ojai.
March 3 – 4 D37 Big 6 Grand Prix Round 3 Devore, Ca
Sunday, March 4 BSAOCSC “Ortega Highway Street Ride
March 17 – 18 AMA West Hare Scramble Round 3 Gorman, Ca
March 23 – 25 WORCS Round 3-4 Lake Havasu, AZ
Saturday, March 24 Enduro Riders Reunion Randsburg, CA
Saturday, April 7 Trailblazers Banquet Reception & Bike Show opens at 3PM
April 13-5 MotoAmerica Road Atlanta Braselton, Georgia
Saturday, April 14 Ride For Kids Start at Glen Helen
April 20 – 22 MotoAmerica Circuit of the Americas Austin, Texas
Thursday, April 22 MotoGP Circuit of the Americas Austin, Texas
June 1 – 4 Lake Cachuma British Rally
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN FOR LUNCH–
Miss Beatrice, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was admired for sweetness and kindness to all.
One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room. She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea.
As he sat facing her old pump organ, the young minister noticed a cut-glass bowl sitting on top of it. The bowl was filled with water. In the water
floated, of all things, a condom!
When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity about the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist. “Miss Beatrice”, he said, “I wonder if you would tell me about this?” pointing to the bowl.
“Oh, yes” she replied, “isn’t it wonderful? I was walking through the park a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground.
The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet and that it would prevent the spread of disease. Do you know I haven’t had the flu all winter!”
The pastor fainted.
–from Sam Burns
OBITUARY FOR DAVID WILLIAM BELL–
David William Bell, 70, passed away on February 3, 2018 at his home. He was born April 17, 1947 to Orville and Dorothy (Reese) Bell in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Doug.
He is survived by his wife, Jill; daughter, Cierra (James, Jr.) Menke; son, Graydon (Gina) Bell; and 8 grandchildren.
He was owner/operator of Capitol Harley-Davidson, Inc. in Dimondale, MI for 35 years. He also was a longtime member of the Hamsters motorcycle group. Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 12, 2018 at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing with visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Pastor Rod Kalajainen will officiate.
The family is being served by Tiffany Funeral Home. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David William Bell please visit our Sympathy Store.
–Patty
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Legislative Update
Today, the following ABATE tracked bills are scheduled to be heard in the Senate Transportation & Technology and the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources committees at 2:00 PM.
SB1261 – texting while driving; prohibition
ABATE as an organization will not take a for/against position on this issue. Even though most members are against texting while driving and the consequences it can have, most anti-texting bills have 4th Amendment implications. Read the bill, form your own opinion and weigh in.
HB2348 – vehicle emissions; California standard
The states that have adopted the California standards currently are: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico (2011 model year), New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia.
If this bill passes, motorcyclists could be restricted from ANY performance upgrades since most upgrades are fuel or exhaust modifications.
ABATE of Arizona is against this bill.
RTS Activism Needed
Note: These are time critical. Your RTS “vote” on each bill must be entered before the hearing.
The Request to Speak (RTS) system is the preferred method to register your position on bills scheduled for committee hearings. RTS “votes” and comments are transmitted to the committee members and recorded into the committee meeting record. While it is called “Request to Speak,” registering your support or opposition on a bill does not require you to attend a hearing to testify. However, if you are able to testify at any of these hearings, we encourage it. Please contact Mike Infanzon, ABATE of Arizona State Lobbyist, at lobbyist@abateofaz.org if you would like to testify at a hearing.
To voice your opinion on these bills, visit the AZ Legislature Applications page, sign into your account, click on the big blue “Request to Speak” icon then click on the “New Request” icon on the left side of the page.
verb
1. to use the mind; think or think about.
QUOTES
To think, then, is to cerebrate. To worry is to cerebrate intensely.
— George Wharton James, Quit Your Worrying!, 1917
ORIGIN
The verb cerebrate is a back formation from the noun cerebration, which is a derivative of the Latin noun cerebrum “brain, understanding.” Cerebrum is a derivative of a very widespread, very complicated Proto-Indo-European root ker- “uppermost part of the body, head, horn, nail (of the finger or toe).” This root has many variant forms and is related to the Latin noun crabro “hornet” (English hornet comes from the same root), Greek kár “head” and kéras “horn,” and German Hirn “brain.” Cerebrate entered English in the 19th century.
BIKERNET XMAS CARD REACHES INDIA– Thank you, I received the Christmas greeting card today. Everyone there looks genuinely happy.
Love the patch.
–Ujjwal Dey
Most Fabulous Editor
Bikernet Trikes
Harley recalls nearly 175K bikes in U.S. because brakes can fail– Harley-Davidson is recalling several hundred thousand motorcycles because the brakes might fail.
The voluntary recall, which last week Harley said would cost it $29.4 million, covers CVO Touring and VSRC bikes — model years 2008 through 2011 — equipped with anti-lock brakes.
Worldwide it includes more than 251,000 motorcycles, with nearly 175,000 of those bikes sold in the U.S.
In July 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating problems with the brakes after getting 43 complaints, including reports of three crashes and two injuries.
The problem is linked to a module that’s part of Harley’s anti-lock brake system that can corrode and fail without warning. Usually, only the front or rear brakes won’t work. But in one case, both systems gave out, resulting in a low-speed crash into a garage door,
The trouble appears to lie with the brake fluid, which some owners apparently aren’t changing as required every two years.
The old fluid can become contaminated by moisture and may be corroding the anti-lock brake system’s actuator valves. If it does, the valves won’t work.
“While it may be true that complainants failed to adhere to Harley-Davidson’s two-year brake fluid service interval requirement, the consequent sudden and complete loss of brakes, without warning, is a concern,” the recall documents said.
Dealers will flush and replace brake fluid starting Feb. 12.
–Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
–USA today
–from Alan Landsburg
BAKER DEALER OF THE MONTH– Plymouth, MI
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: Since 2003
Q: What is your specialty?
A: We do service and performance work on Harley Davidson and American V-twin motorcycles. We do complete engine builds, transmission and drivetrain work, dyno tuning and electrical work. We do it all, from oil changes and tires to full custom builds.
Q: What bikes do you own/ride?
A: 2000 FLH standard, 1978 FX shovelhead, 2000 FXDX Dyna, and 1997 Sportster
Q: What are your favorite BAKER products?
A: Where do I start? I have not used one I don’t like, but I would say the DD6 and DD7 are great upgrades for your everyday rider that wants to make his bike better. The compensator and attitude adjuster are also great service products. You really can’t go wrong with anything BAKER makes.
Q: What is your favorite bike your shop has built with a BAKER product in it?
A: We put BAKER in a lot of bikes. My favorite would have to be my bagger! It has a DD6 with reverse, a Baker 3 piece billet oil pan and a bunch of other fun stuff on it. If not that bike, then probably the built 124 with carbon fiber wheels and a Grudgebox. That bike moves!
Q: Do you have any interesting or funny BAKER related stories?
A: I have tons, but I’ll just share a couple. It would have to be the Grudgebox test ride that Scott and I took to Florida and back to visit Buddy Don over Easter. The other one would be the ride to the non-existent grocery store in Sturgis with Bert and Mark a few years ago. You find some of the best roads in the world when you get lost!!
Q: Any cool news about your shop?
A: Things are busy. We just launched a new website. We do have some other big news coming up very soon, but I cannot say too much right now. We are still working out all of the details!! Keep checking the website and social media for the news.
Q: What does American made mean to you?
A: American made is everything to us. We like quality parts from quality people. To us, American is family. You need to support the people who support you. We all need to eat. Buy American, buy local!
PLYMOUTH CYCLE AND SPEED
Web: www.plymouthcycleandspeed.com Phone: 734-416-8480 Email: evan@jrcycleworks.com
AIRSTREAM STUDIOS AT VENTURA CHOPPERFEST– Hey there, this blog (NOT written by me) went live on Russ Brown Insurance’s website last week. Here’s the link: https://www.russbrown.com/blog/chopper-fest-artist-profile-james-el-waggs-waggaman
Chopper Fest Artist Profile: James “El Waggs” Waggaman
If you’re coming to Chopper Fest next week, expect to see some custom tank work, one-of-a-kind framed illustrations and unique pieces of art from Airstream Studios.
–Jim Waggaman
Airstream Studios
Jim was there.–Bandit
Thanks so much – I have the same regulator I am going to install on my Panhead – but they don’t pack the instructions in the box anymore. Have been looking for days for definitive wiring instructions.
I am going to post the instructions for these regulators in a few places just to keep it out there, but would you have the original instruction sheet that came with it? I would love to get a copy.
— Ed Bosteter
bosteter@yahoo.com
Bellingham, WA
Hey Ed,
I’ll see what I can do. It’s been a long time. You can always share a link to that article on Richard’s classic. He passed and I was going to try to buy his bike for the new SugarBear Chopper Museum in Sturgis. It deserves to be there.
JIMS MACHINE TORQUE TALK– Racer Spotlight.
JT’s Auto & Cycle Racing
For over 31 years “JT” Toth has owned JT’s Auto and Cycle in Charleroi, PA, where they do collision repair for cars, trucks, and most certainly bikes. They also do custom paint/airbrush jobs and have had their work shown at the SEMA Show is Vegas.
JT has raced in the AMRA (American Motorcycle Racing Association), has 4 National Championships in the Hot Street Class, multiple records and has also raced in the NHRA Screaming Eagle Series. JT’s Auto and Cycle Racing Team has brought home a total of 12 Wally’s! Wow, what a success story! We are proud to be a sponsor of their team.
WORDS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Innovative
2. Preliminary
3. Proliferation
4. Cinnamo
WORDS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Specificity
2. Anti-constitutionalistically
3. Passive-aggressive disorder
4. Transubstantiate
WORDS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. No thanks, I’m married.
2. Nope, no more booze for me!
3. Sorry, but you’re not really my type.
4. No thanks, I’m not hungry.
5. I’m not interested in fighting you.
6. Thank you, but I won’t make any attempt to dance. I have no coordination and would hate to look like a real Fool!
7. Oh no, I must be going home now as I have to work in the morning.
8. No, you are too young and beautiful to sit on my face.
9. A blow job, no thanks I already have a job.
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
HANG ON— We have a ton of content headed your way. Over the next week with reports on the Chopperfest, Colorado Expo, and Paul Garson vintage stories.
In a couple of weeks I’ll be headed to Paughco to pick up the Salt Torpedo, then to Daytona Bike Fest and Deadwood.
You’ll start to see weekly stories about our Bonneville effort and even the Chop and Grind team is coming to the headquarters to inspect my progress.
Never dull around the Bikernet Headquarters.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
