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DON’T MISS THE RALLY TO HELL–I probably won’t ride from any of the starting points. I’ll meet who ever at the Damm Site Inn @ noon for Bloody Marys.
The ranch opens at 1:00
Hope to see ya’ll there.
–Keith Wahl
BIKERNET GUN NUT REPORT, HOW YOU CAN EASILY BECOME A GUN FELON– ?If you pull the trigger once and it fires more than one round, no matter what the cause it?s a machine gun.?
At 2:15 PM on January 8 of this year, the Milwaukee jury in the trial of United States vs. David R. Olofson convened. Forty minutes later they emerged, returning a unanimous verdict against the veteran and National Guardsman: ?Guilty.?
Olofson, you see, had loaned one of his rifles, and it malfunctioned at a range, firing off short bursts before jamming. This was called to the attention of local authorities who seized the rifle, an Olympic Arms AR-15. They in turn called BATFE, who decided to make a federal case out of it, charging Olofson with illegally transferring a machinegun.
Enter Len Savage (See ?Failing the Test,? July 2005), President of Historic Arms, LLC, brought in by Olofson?s defense to testify the automatic fire was not by design or intent, but rather by mechanical failure, and that the firearm in question was simply a semiautomatic rifle that needed to be repaired.
The opposition would have none of that. Savage was not permitted to personally examine the rifle ? not even to touch it. He was required to observe as the ATF officer opened it for inspection. His professional credentials were challenged by the prosecution, who wanted his testimony excluded, even though Savage is a firearm designer by profession, and the government?s expert witness received all of his training in the 2-1/2 years he?d been with the bureau. Then the prosecution reneged on its pledge not to sequester witnesses, and had Savage removed from the courtroom so he could not hear the government?s testimony.
So in the end, it didn?t matter this was merely a case of a ?hammer follow.? It didn?t matter the rifle in question had not been intentionally modified for select fire, or that it did not have an M16 bolt carrier or sear, that it did not show any signs of machining or drilling, or that that model had even been recalled a few years back.
It didn?t matter that, when asked if he?d test fired the gun, Savage testified ?From my examination and from what I saw on the [ATF test] video I wouldn?t want to attempt it ? the video shows the guy who was shooting it was so afraid to fire it from the shoulder he had to hold it out in front of him. So he knew it was dangerous.?
It didn?t matter the government had repeatedly failed to replicate automatic fire until they replaced the ammunition with a softer primer type.
It didn?t even matter that the prosecution admitted it was not important to prove the gun would do it again if the test were conducted today.
What mattered was the government?s position that none of the above was relevant because ?[T]here?s no indication it makes any difference under the statute. If you pull the trigger once and it fires more than one round, no matter what the cause it?s a machine gun.? No matter what the cause.
Think about if your semiauto ever malfunctions. Because that?s how close you could be to becoming a convicted ?gun felon.?
— By David Codrea
Columnist
Guns Magazine
BIG DOG OF COLUMBUS CELEBRATES SAXON 4 YEARS IN BUSINESS–Big Dog Motorcycles of Columbus, a member of Saxon Motorcycle Company?s elite dealer network, will host a Saxon Weekend and Anniversary Party celebrating 4 years in business. The festivities will begin Wednesday, June 4 with special pricing on all Saxon models and will culminate in an anniversary party featuring food, drinks and live music on Saturday June 7, 2008.
Representatives from Saxon Motorcycles will be on hand to answer questions and attendees can take advantage of special pricing on all Saxon models.
The anniversary party kicks off at 3 p.m. and will be held in conjunction with the dealership?s weekly bike night. Bad Influence will perform from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Fat Dog will take the stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Barbecue and drinks, including a full bar, will be available for purchase. The anniversary party will be held at Big Dog Motorcycles? dealership/Smuggler?s Lounge, located at 611 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio.
–Amy Keilers
MAXTON MILE RACING WEATHER CHECK– Weather check for ya. 94+ deg. a dew point of 70 here today!! 97 Friday. If your comin out for Maxton in July be advised. It’s fuckin Hot!!!!
–Pablo
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AWARD-WINNING CAR RESTORER AND SPECIALIST JOINS RM AUCTIONS TEAM–Award-winning restorer and vintage car specialist, Bob Mosier has joined RM Auctions? car specialist team, bringing 40 years of experience and classic car expertise.
MONROVIA, California (June 4, 2008) ? Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions is delighted to announce the addition of Bob Mosier to their team of car specialists.
A pillar of the California collector car scene and the founder of Mosier Restoration Inc, Mosier brings a wealth of experience to RM having spent the past four decades working in the industry and restoring some of the world?s finest automobiles. A credit to his abilities, Mosier restorations have won ?Most Elegant? and ?Best of Show? awards at Pebble Beach, as well as major awards at the most prestigious concours events in the United States and Europe.
?We are delighted to have the expertise of Bob Mosier on the RM team,? said Rob Myers, founder and CEO of RM Auctions.
?Well known in car circles, Bob is a three-time Pebble Beach ?Best of Show? winner and brings with him extensive experience in the classic car industry. His experience at the highest end of collectible automobiles make him a valuable asset to the company and further enhances our auction and restoration services,? added Myers.
Bob Mosier joins Ian Kelleher and Chris Kidd at RM?s West Coast division in California as a car specialist and is looking forward to servicing new and existing clients. For further information or to discuss consignment opportunities, please call 310-200-2884 or email bmosier@rmauctions.com
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BIKERNET INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT–A young Chinese couple gets married. She’s a virgin. Truth be told, he is a virgin too, but she doesn’t know that. Ontheir wedding night, she cowers naked under the sheets as her husbandundresses in the darkness.
He climbs into bed next to her and tries to be reassuring. “Mydarring,” he whispers, “I know dis your firss time and you berryfrighten. I pomise you, I give you anyting you want, I do anyting – jussanyting you want. You juss ask… so… whatchu want?” he says, tryingto sound experienced and worldly, which he hopes will impress her.
A thoughtful silence follows and he waits patiently (andeagerly) for her request. She eventually shyly whispers back, “I want totry someting I have heard about from other girls… Numbaa 69.”
More thoughtful silence, this time from him. Eventually, in apuzzled tone he asks her… “You want… Garlic Chicken with steamvegable?”
–from Jester
BIKERS RIDE IN RECORD CASH FOR VETERANS–MARTINSBURG, W.VA. – They just kept rolling in and rolling in. More than 2,000 motorcycle riders, marking the biggest turnout in the 18th annual Operation God Bless America motorcycle ride from Greencastle, Pa., to Martinsburg streamed through the gates of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center near Martinsburg Sunday afternoon to raise money for veterans.
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COOLBETH CRUISES TO GRAND NATIONAL WIN AT VERNON DOWNS–Smith and Mees Complete A Podium Sweep for the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew.
VERNON, NY (June 1, 2008) ? Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kenny Coolbeth led every lap and scored a convincing win on the Vernon Downs mile in the first complete race of the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins Championship. The two-time defending AMA Grand National Twins champion pulled away from an early battle with Chris Carr and was not challenged as he built up a lead that was 15.898 seconds at the finish of the 25-lap main. It was the 16th career Grand National victory for the 31-year-old rider from Morris, Conn., who was riding a Harley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycle.
The race-long battle for second place was a closer contest. Moroney?s/Screamin? Eagle Harley-Davidson rider Bryan Smith dogged Carr for 13 laps and made the pass for second place on lap 23 in the midst of a dog fight that included fellow Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mess of the Blue Springs/Harley-Davidson Screamin? Eagle team and PBW/Fresno Harley-Davidson rider Brandon Bergen. On lap 24 Mees slipped past Bergen for third, as the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew riders finished 1-2-3. Bergen, making his first appearance in a Grand National Twins main, finished fourth, and Carr faded and finished fifth.
It was the first AMA Grand National race at Vernon Downs since 2003, and for the second weekend in a row weather played a significant role. The race was delayed for hours after heavy rain moved through the area Saturday evening. The Vernon Downs crew managed to dry and groom the track and racing resumed on a good surface late in the evening. The main did not conclude until after 1 a.m. on Sunday. The Grand National Twins season-opener in Springfield, Ill., was rained out on May 24-25 and rescheduled for Labor Day weekend.
The next stop on the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins Championship schedule is June 21 at Mountain Raceway Park in Maryville, Tenn.
The Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.
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