Hey,
This could be a magnificent day in the hood. As you will see in the news, my conundrum from last week may have been addressed. I’m on pins and needles.
Buck Lovell shot the Pandemic for a Cycle Source feature this week, and I wrote a story for Micah’s feature in Choppers Magazine. Magazines are heating up again.
Let’s hit the news.
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Going to Sturgis? Join us, along with Harley-Davidson, for our Choppical Pool Party!
The Choppical Pool Party is exactly as it sounds, a tropical themed pool party & chopper show that will feature the most unique and custom builds.
Just bring your bathing suit and chopper! We’ll have music, food, drinks and vendors.
Choppical Pool Party will be at Outlaw Square in Deadwood, SD on Saturday, August 6 from 11 AM – 4 PM.
Want to submit your H-D chopper to be in the official Choppical Pool Party chopper show? Submit your bike by rolling to the Prism web site.
Choppical Pool Party
Summers in Michigan Are Hard to Beat!
The BAKER Gearhead crew will be taking some time off to enjoy our beaches, fireworks, backyard barbeques, and rippin’ around the Great Lakes. We will be closed from Monday, July 4 – Friday, July 8, 2022.
Most of our top-selling products are on the shelf and ready to ship! All orders placed before noon on Friday, July 1st will ship this week.
Our online shop is open 24/7 at www.bakerdrivetrain.com and all orders placed during the break will ship the week of the 11th.
Please have a safe and fun Fourth of July holiday!
Sonny Barger
An Angel has flown away. Step
back in the history of Hells Angels
Motorcycle Club, founded the
Oakland Charter in 1957.
An important figure, controversial
how fascinating in motorcycle
culture.
Condolences to his wife Zorana
and the brothers of the club where
he served for 65 years.
Motor Corp.’s leader criticized what he described as excessive hype over electric vehicles, saying advocates failed to consider the carbon emitted by generating electricity and the costs of an EV transition.
Toyota President Akio Toyoda said Japan would run out of electricity in the summer if all cars were running on electric power. The infrastructure needed to support a fleet consisting entirely of EVs would cost Japan between ¥14 trillion and ¥37 trillion, the equivalent of $135 billion to $358 billion, he said.
“When politicians are out there saying, ‘Let’s get rid of all cars using gasoline,’ do they understand this?” Mr. Toyoda said Thursday at a year-end news conference in his capacity as chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
He said if Japan is too hasty in banning gasoline-powered cars, “the current business model of the car industry is going to collapse,” causing the loss of millions of jobs.
–Peter Landers
Wall Street Journal
On June 23, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced a complaint against Harley-Davidson, ordering the company to “fix warranties by removing illegal terms and recognizing the right to repair, come clean with customers, and ensure that dealers compete fairly with independent third-parties.”
View Federal Trade Commission Statement:
“The announcement from the FTC has a tremendous impact on dealerships, independent shops and consumers,” says Marc McAllister, President and CEO of Tucker Powersports. “All dealerships in the US, including Harley shops, will benefit from being able to offer their customers more choices. Ultimately, this means that consumers get to choose the products that are right for their bike and their riding, not what was right for the manufacturer. At Tucker, we will continue to offer our dealers great replacement parts and accessories that they can now consider for every one of their customer’s bikes.”
–DealerNews
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), in collaboration with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division, is launching four new PSA safety videos that seek to increase awareness about motorcycle safety.
2. Philippines revs up motorcycle tourism efforts
The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) recently partnered with the Harley Owners Group (HOG) for the PH Ride with Purpose campaign held in Mauban, Quezon on June 25, 2022.
3. Motorcycle Electronics Sale on Amazon Will Have You Itching to Ride
If I rode in areas with no cell reception now, a motorcycle GPS unit would be on my wishlist.
All the technology that adds to the joy of riding, including Bluetooth comm systems, GPS units, and phone mounts, is discounted.
I found an accessory for practically all riders. Just scroll down.
Editor’s NOTE: These are on offer at Amazon American website : www.amazon.com
Source: https://www.thedrive.com/deals/motorcycle-electronics-sale-on-amazon-will-have-you-itching-to-ride
–Wayfarer
Chief Investigator
Bikernet International News Bureau
The case before the U.S. Supreme Court is West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The primary plaintiff of the case is West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey; he is joined by attorney generals from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Morrissey’s office is also representing the interests of two coal companies in the case.
The EPA, backed by the administration of President Joe Biden, is being represented by the U.S. Solicitor General. … In a 2007 Supreme Court case, the Justices ruled 5-4 in Massachusetts vs. EPA that the agency has to limit greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act if they’re a threat to public health.
In a 2009 endangerment finding, the EPA determined carbon dioxide was indeed a threat to public health. Based on that Supreme Court ruling, the Trump administration couldn’t simply kill the CPP; it needed to have a plausible replacement to it.
The plaintiffs argue that decisions around emissions should be at the hands of elected officials and not the EPA. … What the court decides will have huge implications for the scope of federal administrative power and climate change policy.
–Climate Depot
NEWS FROM WIND VEST–Don’t miss the excitement of Bagger Racing!!!!
July 8 – 10, 2022
WindVest will be at Laguna Seca Weathertech Raceway to experience the King of Baggers
Unexpected changes have resulted in a scheduling conflict and Nita Strauss is unable to perform as previously announced.
“Otherwise” will perform in place of Nita Strauss on August 10th, at 8:00 PM.
OTHERWISE
Wednesday, August 10th – 8:00 PM
Ages 21+ welcome
No Cover, No Tickets Required – FREE CONCERTS
Guests having purchased upgrades specifically to see Nita Strauss should know their passes remain honored for all entertainment on August 10th. Customers with additional questions may contact Iron Horse Saloon through the info contained in their purchase receipt.
TRIKES OF THE WEEK—Hang on. We don’t know what the hell we’re doing.
–Sam Burns
Trike Editor
Bikernet.com™
“There is no greater event in the motorcycle community for displaying the passion of ownership than the iconic City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,” says RumbleOn President and COO Peter Levy.
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They are busy building Heartland products and not really into selling Zodiac products as a dealer.
We will continue to report about our efforts in the near future.
–Bandit
–Van Gogh
I made him promise me that if he ever sold it to give me first crack at it because I’d ride it and take care of it. You and I both know what it’s like to sell something you’ve built and wonder what ever happened to it. This way he can keep dibs on it and watch me ride the piss outta it.
The more I think about it, considering the bike runs well and is in decent shape now, I will add a few details like brass dog bones, maybe brass hand grips, and then chrome the few engine parts this winter, when it’s cold. For now, just ride it and enjoy, of course once my knee heals…got at least 4 more weeks on crutches.
Once I have it, I will definitely take some good shots and I’d love to run a feature on it. Cool little story behind it as well. Basically a labor of love for almost a decade for him.
–Johnny White
We will wait here for further reports.–Bandit
CO2 Coalition Tells Court Carbon Regulation “Scientifically Invalid”
ARLINGTON, Va. — President Biden’s Social Cost of Carbon rule is “scientifically invalid and will be disastrous for the poor people worldwide, future generations and the United States,” according to a court brief by two physics professors at Princeton and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the CO2 Coalition.
Filed today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the amicus curie brief said, “There is overwhelming scientific evidence that fossil fuels and CO2 provide enormous social benefits.” It asked that the rule be enjoined from further use pending outcome of a hearing by a trial court.
The lawsuit before the appeals court — the State of Louisiana versus Biden — seeks to stop the use of “temporary rules” that are implemented by presidential order. The Biden administration’s SCC rule directs regulators to include the purported projected “global cost” of every ton of carbon dioxide emissions from a wide array of projects where federal funding or approvals are needed, from transportation, to housing, to energy and infrastructure.
The academicians named in the brief are Dr. William Happer, chairman of the CO2 Coalition and professor emeritus of Princeton University’s Department of Physics; and Dr. Richard S. Linden, professor emeritus in the MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences and a CO2 Coalition member and past chairman.
The brief says that a district court’s preliminary injunction should be reinstated because the technical document supporting the SCC and President Biden’s executive order imposing the regulation “are scientifically invalid and will be disastrous for the poor people worldwide, future generations and the United States.”
“Reliable scientific theories come from validating theoretical predictions with observations, not consensus, government opinion, peer review or manipulated data,” says the brief. The brief says the U.S. Supreme Court has adopted essentially the CO2 Coalition’s view of what constitutes valid science.
However, the brief notes, predictions supporting an SCC — particularly climate forecasts generated by computer models — have regularly failed the test of real-world observation. Meanwhile, the brief says, supporters promote an SCC on the basis of claims of a consensus, the favoring of governmental opinion over scientific challenge, endorsements by peers, the manipulation of some data and the omission of other information.
A glaring omission in the administration’s proposed regulation are the benefits of carbon dioxide and of the fossil fuels whose burning in the generation of electricity and industrial processes emit the gas.
“There is overwhelming scientific evidence that fossil fuels and CO2 provide enormous social benefits for the poor, people worldwide, future generations and the United States, and therefore it would be disastrous to reduce or eliminate them,” the brief says.
The brief notes that warmth and moderately higher carbon dioxide levels in recent decades have correlated with an overall greening of Earth and record crop harvests. The document shows that per capita gross domestic product has increased over the last 2,000 years from a few dollars to approximately $7,000, closely tracking the increased use of coal, oil and natural gas in recent centuries.
The brief says that the president’s order violates a congressional directive requiring that benefits as well as costs be included in environmental considerations and that it exceeds the president’s authority by unilaterally creating new law.
The CO2 Coalition, based in Arlington, Va., is an organization of approximately 95 scientists and researchers engaged in educating thought leaders, policy makers, and the public about the important contribution made by carbon dioxide to people’s lives and the economy.
–Paul Aiken
The place was jammed and hot, but the 5-Ball banners flew high.
Frankie and Em split to Cabo immediately after the event to chill by the sea.
More reports in the near future. –Bandit
CLASSIC CARS Are Greener Than Electric Vehicles– Study
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve heard people yammer on and on about how horrible classic cars are for the environment. Usually their eyes are bugging out, spittle’s flying out of their mouth, and they’re absolutely filled with self-righteousness but few facts.
They’ll vehemently insist that driving your old Camaro, Mustang, Charger, or whatever you own is absolutely destroying the planet in real time while refusing to discuss the process of extracting minerals for making EV batteries, let alone the insane energy levels required in the manufacturing process.
That’s why reading a new study from UK insurance provider Footman James is so refreshing because it doesn’t talk emotional rage, sticking instead to the inconvenient facts.
Even inside this industry there are those running around claiming all classic cars will be electrified in 10 or 15 years or whatever time frame they were told by someone else. The assumption is this will be good for the environment, that driving a classic car with batteries and an electric motor will cause trees to spring forth in the Sahara Desert and the unicorns to return from the ocean.
According to Footman James’ study, reality is far different because classic cars with those evil, gas-burning engines are better for the environment than new electric vehicles. The thing is people who believe the opposite just look at tailpipe emissions, behaving as if that’s everything in the equation. They don’t consider pollution generated by the manufacturing process.
In the study, Footman James mentions that in the UK a classic car on average is driven 1,200 miles a year and puts out 563 kg of CO2 as a result. But a new VW Golf is made by generating 6.8 tonnes of CO2e. Even worse, a Polestar 2 (a Swedish electric car) generates 26 tonnes of CO2 during the manufacturing process. That means you could drive your classic car for over 46 years before it generates as much CO2 as the “green” electric vehicle. Let that sink in for a moment.
Footman James rightly points out that within that 46-year period, the Polestar 2’s battery will need to be replaced, maybe even swapped for a new one twice or more. And what happens to the battery? Can it really be recycled? The answer for now is no. Meanwhile, the classic car keeps running without contributing significantly to a landfill. But you should feel bad for driving such an awful pollution machine, or so we’re told.
I wish the study dug more into the human and environmental costs associated with the extraction of raw materials to build electric cars. There’s also the fact many of these minerals are mined in authoritarian countries like China and Russia where many accusations have been levied that slave labor is used in the process.
Keep all this in mind the next time your neighbor, relative, or friend who just bought a shiny new Tesla tries guilt tripping you about owning and driving a classic. Sure, the smug self-righteous attitude can be annoying, especially when people who know next to nothing about cars are just fascinated by anything novel, but the facts don’t exactly back up their daydreams of becoming Captain Planet.
–Steven Symes
Check out Footman James’ study for yourself here. https://www.footmanjames.co.uk/media/82379/footman-james-report-2022-180522-8mb.pdf
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Getting current with my .44 Mag to take to Alaska next week.
Will be doing a lot of backcountry bush flying in grizzly bear country, so planning for the contingency of going down.
Most of the bush planes are 60+ years old but well maintained. But consider riding across the desert on a 60+ year old motorcycle.
Plan for contingencies…
Will give your paper a read this weekend. In making the cross-over from cowboy to biker, keep in mind that the horse comes first.
A cowboy takes care of his horse before he attends to his own needs.
Check out two books – Cowboy Wisdom, and Cowboy Ethics by Stevenson — but you probably already know the code of the west.
John Wayne lived it in his movies.
Cheers,
–MV
Weapons Expert
Bikernet.com™
–Bandit
By: Enrico Punsalang
The new SWITCH/MTN electric mountain bike from Serial 1, the electric bicycle company spun off from Harley-Davidson’s internal e-bike development, has just been introduced. The news comes just weeks after the company introduced its BASH/MTN electric bike.
In an article published by Electrek, Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 described the SWITCH/MTN saying, “Extremely off-road capable, SWITCH/MTN has the performance to satisfy an expert rider, but careful attention to fit and fine details ensure that our latest eMTB is just as accessible and accommodating for riders who are just beginning their off-road adventure too.”
Many of the parts are similar with Serial 1’s other urban e-bikes, as they share the same architecture. The SWITCH/MTN shares the same 90 Nm mid-drive Brose S Mag motor and 529 Wh detachable battery which is integrated into the bike’s frame. The battery was jointly m developed by Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycle division. SRAM’s SX Eagle series is used in the mountain bike drivetrain, which includes a 12-speed gear system and an e-bike-specific, single-click trigger shifter for rapid gear changes while out on the trail.
The bike does have improved off-road geometry, thanks to Suntour’s flagship ZERON35BOOST AIR fully adjustable suspension fork. The SWITCH/MTN rolls on rugged, high-volume Michelin E-Wild knobby tires, and boasts a TranzX dropper seat post that allows riders to modify their seat height dynamically at different places along the trail. TRP Slate T4 hydraulic disc brakes with four pistons offer high-performance braking, and are specifically intended for use on premium electric mountain bikes.
The SWITCH/MTN may also be managed via an app, and it has a lot of features like information display and GPS tracking. This takes advantage of Google Cloud’s recently announced collaborative efforts to make the bike more connected than ever before. The bike has a 10W USB-C charging connector on the handlebars to keep your phone charged while you ride. The new model comes in four sizes, from S to XL, with the L model tipping the scales at 24 kilograms. The bike is currently available online or at various Harley-Davidson and LiveWire stores, with prices starting at $4,499 for the base model.
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–Buck Lovell
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Vance & Hines Issues Statement on Federal Trade Commission Action Against Harley-Davidson
Background: The Federal Trade Commission announced a complaint on June 23, 2022, against Harley-Davidson, ordering the company to “fix warranties by removing illegal terms and recognizing the right to repair, come clean with customers, and ensure that dealers compete fairly with independent third-parties.”
Link to Federal Trade Commission Press Release: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/06/ftc-takes-action-against-harley-davidson-westinghouse-illegally-restricting-customers-right-repair-0
Statement from Mike Kennedy, President & CEO of Vance & Hines:
“This action taken by the FTC is a huge win for motorcycle riders. While we still need to see how this plays out, we anticipate that riders will have more choices in how they repair and update their motorcycles during the warranty period, which is clearly a big deal for companies in the motorcycle aftermarket, too. I hope that the “it will void your warranty” threat for someone who just wants a better sounding or smoother running Harley is a thing of the past.”
The Story Behind the Notorious Widows Sons
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/The_Story_Behind_the_Notorious_Widows_Sons.aspx
I belong to Taylorsville 243,in Mtn.City, TN.
How can I join the Widows Son?
–Chris Park
clemstock61@gmail.com
Mountain City, TN
Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., said the Biden administration again will prevent South Dakota from celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks at Mount Rushmore.
After the administration rejected Noem’s permit request for fireworks last year, the state in September applied to hold fireworks at the national memorial this year. The request was denied.
“We are not going to be able to host those fireworks this year at Mount Rushmore. I am suing Joe Biden and the White House over not allowing us to move forward with that. The fact is that they’re violating federal law by not letting South Dakota celebrate our independence over that great monument,” Noem said on “The Chad Prather Show.”
–NEWSMAX
Harley-Davidson’s Evolution V-twin has powered the brand’s Sportster since 1986. Over the years, the pushrod-actuated engine has earned kudos for its reliability and simplicity, and the Motor Company keeps the V-twin in the air-cooled Sportster platform to this day.
Of course, with the arrival of the 2021 Sportster S, the Evolution gave way to the Revolution Max 1250T due to Euro 5 regulations. In the States, however, the Evo remains in the Sportster 883 and Forty-Eight. Harley still turns to the air-cooled V-twin after 36 years, but Chinese brand Shineray wants in on the action with its new 1200cc mill.
The company doesn’t just borrow the architecture of Harley’s 45-degree V-twin, it also replicates much of the Evo’s cosmetics. From the cooling fins to the lower rocker covers, from the chromed pushrod covers to the oil filter location, the Shineray unit practically clones the legendary Motor Company engine.
The resemblance is more than skin-deep too. Shineray’s engine also touts four camshafts that actuate one valve each thanks to starboard-mounted pushrods. The Chinese brand can’t quite replicate the Evo’s performance, though.
Shineray reports that its 1,200cc V-twin generates 60 horsepower and 66.4 lb-ft of torque with a 9.1:1 compression ratio. The 1,200cc Evo in the Forty-Eight, on the other hand, boasts a 10:1 compression ratio that pushes performance to 67 horsepower 73 lb-ft of torque.
Shineray previously purchased Italian firm SWM and released an SWM-branded, liquid-cooled, 350cc, 550cc, 850cc, and 1200cc V-twins. However, the company hasn’t stated what its new air-cooled V-twin will power. Given the layout, we highly expect a throwback cruiser to showcase Shineray’s air-cooled V-twin.
Unfortunately, Europe probably won’t receive that impending model due to Euro 5 homologation. Regardless of which cruisers utilize Shineray’s V-twin, hopefully, its reign lasts as long as the Evolution’s.
–By Dustin Wheelen
Ride Apart
–from Geno
Senior Investigator
Bikernet.com™
Tucker Powersports Looks at Impact on Dealers– After Federal Trade Commission
Action Against Harley-Davidson
Background: The Federal Trade Commission announced a complaint against Harley-Davidson on June 23, 2022, ordering the company to “fix warranties by removing illegal terms and recognizing the right to repair, come clean with customers, and ensure that dealers compete fairly with independent third-parties.”
Link to Federal Trade Commission Press Release: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/06/ftc-takes-action-against-harley-davidson-westinghouse-illegally-restricting-customers-right-repair-0
Statement from Marc McAllister, President and CEO of Tucker Powersports
“The announcement from the FTC has a tremendous impact on dealerships, independent shops and consumers. All dealerships in the US, including Harley shops, will benefit from being able to offer their customers more choices. Ultimately, this means that consumers get to choose the products that are right for their bike and their riding, not what was right for the manufacturer. At Tucker, we will continue to offer our dealers great replacement parts and accessories that they can now consider for every one of their customer’s bikes.”
Flat Out Friday, an indoor flat track race run on — literally — a Coke-syrup surface, has opened the Mama Tried event on Friday night since 2016. But as you might guess by the aforementioned (and sticky) description, it’s not your typical flat track race.
Working Together For Motorcyclists’ Needs
FEMA news June 17, 2022
International collaboration is key when it comes to addressing modern-day issues that affect motorcyclists.
Motorcyclists’ organizations FEMA, FIM Europe and NMC have therefore signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize and strengthen the bond between them.
FEMA, FIM Europe and the British National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) agree that it is most important that the interests of motorcyclists are recognized and appreciated by the institutions of the European Union and other regulatory and policy forming bodies, on a national and international level.
Click here to read the memorandum of understanding (pdf file).
Dolf Willigers, FEMA’s general secretary: “In the past eight years FEMA already established a good working relationship with FIM Europe. With the changed situation in Europe after the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, it is very important to have cooperation between UK-based organizations and organizations that focus more on the rest of Europe, as is already shown by the issue of transporting vehicles that are not driven or ridden by their owners across the borders between the UK and the EU.
For us, the most logical step was extending the existing cooperation between FIM Europe and FEMA with the National Motorcyclists Council, where FEMA and FIM members are already represented. I am happy that we have received support from our organizations to make the already existing cooperation between us formal by signing the Memorandum of Understanding. Last weekend has already shown that we are looking forward to a pleasant and productive working relationship.”
Christopher Hodder, FIM’s public affairs manager: “The FIM and FIM Europe has had a long history of working with our colleagues in the UK and this continues to this day. As home to some of the world’s most famous brands and most famous riders, the UK is a culturally significant part of motorcycling history. As UK riders seek to establish themselves independently on the international lobbying scene, it is good that we continue to maintain dialogue and work together on key issues affecting one of the largest motorcycle markets in Europe. We look forward to collaborating on key concerns across Europe in the future.”
Craig Carey-Clinch NMC’s executive director: “The NMC’s members are delighted with this new partnership. It is very clear that many issues affecting riders have an international, not just national basis. In the short time since the NMC was founded, there have already been a number of issues where positive work with FEMA and FIM Europe has been and will be to the benefit of riders group work and objectives. This new cooperation further underlines the growing impact and credibility of the international motorcycle lobby in total, with a common approach to issues of joint concern being the best way to create positive change. We look to very positive joint working in the years ahead.”
“On Friday the Supreme Court released a decision that eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion after almost 50 years. Next week, the court is expected to rule on a case that could limit the government’s ability to fight climate change. It is the product of a multiyear Republican strategy.”
– New York Times “Climate Forward” June 24, 2022
Yes, the decision may come down today on West Virginia vs the EPA, concerning the “endangerment finding” on CO2 as a “pollutant.” It could be the beginning of recognizing CO2 as entirely beneficial, which is true as opposed to the lie that it is causing an “emergency.”
Cheers, Patrick Moore
pmoore@ecosense.me
CELEBRATING UNFORGETTABLE TWO-WHEELED ROAD TRIPS WITH ITS MOST CAPABLE TOURING MACHINE – THE INDIAN PURSUIT
Three Epic U.S. Road Trip Experiences Capture the Glory of Crushing Miles, Discovering New Places & Creating Lifelong Memories
It’s time to hit the road and discover some of the most beautiful destinations in America. Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced the debut of its first-ever motorcycle touring series, Epic Pursuits. The two-wheel travel series will take viewers on three unique adventures aboard the Indian Pursuit, the brand’s most-capable touring machine. Whether a long-time, avid motorcyclist or newly licensed rider, Epic Pursuits champions the totally unique experience, camaraderie and euphoria that can only be found when road-tripping with friends on motorcycles.
Hosted by Matt Vincent, an accomplished athlete, adventurer, and entrepreneur, each epic journey will feature a new cast of characters, saddling up for the ride of a lifetime through three different regions of the country. Each journey will be chronicled with three episodes – showcasing the area’s breathtaking scenery and local sights, as the group explores and immerses themselves within the local culture.
“If there’s one thing we’ve learned as a post-pandemic society, it’s that life can change in the blink of an eye. We all have that one trip, that one ride that’s been on our bucket list far too long, and now’s the time to pursue it,” said Aaron Jax, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle. “That’s exactly why we created Epic Pursuits – to inspire riders all over the world to seize the day by getting out on that two-wheel journey they’ve dreamt of and create those experiences and memories that can only be found on the back of a motorcycle.”
Premiering today on the Indian Motorcycle YouTube channel, the first three-part installment debuts, as Vincent and company take to the Southeast. From the cobblestone streets of Charleston, South Carolina, through the everglades of Florida, Vincent and company make their way to the Florida Keys. Throughout the three episodes, the riders stop at local restaurants and tourist attractions, even hitting Daytona Beach to experience the infamous Bike Week. As is often the case with any road trip, unpredictability rears its head. Several unforeseen obstacles and inclement weather ultimately make the experience and memories all the more sweet and the final accomplishment of conquering a 900-mile ride becomes a badge of honor.
As Epic Pursuits continues, series two will venture down the West Coast, as Vincent and a new crew of riders begin their journey in San Francisco, traversing down the California coastline to Los Angeles and heading inland to the spiritual desert oasis that is Joshua Tree. From there, the third and final epic adventure will head to the Pacific Northwest, where the riders make stops through Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The next two trips will debut later this summer.
To learn more on Epic Pursuits or the Indian Pursuit lineup, visit IndianMotorcycle.com
HONDA HANDS OVER HISTORY TO LEGENDS & HEROES–
American Honda recently donated a large cache of printed archives, including their entire inventory of motorcycle manuals and brochures to the Legends & Heroes Tour for the traveling display and to be sold to raise funds to support the ongoing efforts of the tour. All proceeds from these and other tax-deductible donations help to continue its mission of sharing the history of Motocross and Supercross at events each season and honoring the athletes and industry personnel that made it possible.
EPA loses – America Wins
In what is likely the most damaging setback ever dealt to those advocating for overzealous enforcement actions against greenhouse gas emissions, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of constitutional limitations on unelected regulators.
This morning SCOTUS ruled in favor of the plaintiff states in WV v. EPA. This was an important “separation of powers” case. Over 20 states allege EPA improperly used very narrow statutory language as the basis for a national CO2 cap-and-trade program.
The constitutional principle of separation of powers requires that only Congress—through legislation—is authorized to decide major policy issues, not federal agencies. The related legal “Major Question Doctrine” holds that federal agencies must have a clear authorization from Congress before exercising new and significant
regulatory power.
According to the ruling written by Chief Justice John Roberts: “But the only interpretive question before us, and the only one we answer, is more narrow: whether the “best system of emission reduction” identified by EPA in the Clean Power Plan was within the authority granted to the Agency in Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. For the reasons given, the answer is no.”
This is why we fight.
Statement on the ruling by CO2 Coalition Chair William Happer:
“The decision is a very welcome reaffirmation of the Constitutional rights of citizens of the United States. Untouched is the question of whether the Constitution allows Congress to make scientifically incorrect decisions by majority vote, for example: that carbon dioxide, a beneficial gas that is essential to life on Earth, is a pollutant.”
“To take a single step beyond the boundaries specially drawn around the powers of Congress is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible to definition.” –Thomas Jefferson
CO2 Coalition
1621 North Kent Street, Suite 603
Arlington, Virginia 22209 or donate on-line
Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance
I like the idea of the P Principle. Why not take the time to prepare for your day, maybe go to YouTube and find a guided meditation or some quite meditative music? Pause close your eyes and just breathe for 5 to 15 minutes, let your mind stop. Clear your mind of the chatter, worries and fears. Know that you are Divinely Guided and Trust that you are directed to what to think, say and do. Just breathe and Trust the Power of Spirit to flow through every part of your Life.
Today prepare to accept The Gifts, let go of any thoughts and beliefs of unworthiness, for you deserve the best Life has to offer.
Today Know: As I begin my day I Pause and prepare for my good. I let go of any negativity, doubt, fear or feelings of unworthiness. I raise my level of Consciousness of who I am, Perfect, Whole and Complete. I have a new energy and confidence that I have never felt before. I feel that there is nothing I can’t be, do or have. Today I prepare for all My Good to unfold, Today I Live My Truth! I give Thanks for All the Good that is going to unfold.
And So It Is
Namaste’
“You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.”
— Zig Ziglar
–Yale Gelfant
Choppers Cycle
WHAT’S NEXT—This is wild news and hopefully it will lead to Scientific transparency, but meanwhile in the Bikernet Headquarters shit is flying.
We will bring you the ultimate 4-speed trans clutch tech. It is working like a champ. Well, sorta.
Then we will bring you our first VL XA FL build tech with Irish Rich of Shamrocks Customs at the helm.
Been looking for Rick Zielinsky for a while. He made this for me a long time ago and it still shines in the Black Hills. I’ve followed this style for years. We have two Zielinsky’s in the Hamster, but no relation…
We attended The FuckingAsshole and the Dreamgirl’s 50th wedding anniversary in Sturgis. They are members of the AMCA. The bikes were amazing, stock Knucks, Pans, Henderson 4s, Indian 4s and scouts.
Working with Mike Lichter on his exhibit for the Rally which will contain over 30 bikes.
Slowly loading into the shop. My guys won’t be available over the weekend, so fuck it, let’s party.
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In the meantime, have a terrific 4th, stay safe, don’t burn the house down. I’m going for a ride with local Black Hills Hamsters on the 4th. We will be riding free forever.
–Bandit
