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As I rode to Cottonwood, through the Mojave desert, I noticed the blazing heat peeling my Wild Brush pin striping in Moreno, then Merango Valley and finally through Mareno. The names or the sun were sizzling my brain cells. Then I reached Skull Valley and slipped through Death Gorge. I thought it might be a sign until some sweet waitress in Prescott told me to turn left at Cherry, but I spotted Cherry 6, Cherry 11, and Cherry 13 heading through People’s Valley. I don’t know about you, but it’s as if the road talks to me.
Maybe it’s the rumbling vibration of a rigid frame, the thoughts of the redhead waiting for me, or the whiskey cloud from the night before. We dodged another regulatory bullet in California this week; No smog testing motorcycles and for good reason. It doesn’t make sense. But I still contend that we need to stand up to this unrelenting regulatory nature. The loudest ringing in my ear, as I crossed the Harquahala Mountains in Arizona, was the freedom bell. We need to polish that bastard, and never let it dull. Let’s hit the news:
5-BALL RACING PILOT TEAMS WITH THE MARINES– I see Valerie partnered with Team Marines. If they ever have special days or events for the injured troops and she needs a hand, count us in if we can make it. I think if she needs a hand we should all show up to show Team Marine what a great choice they made.
Let’s show them not only did they get Valerie, they also get the people who support and cheer her on. You know a lot of riders. What a great way to spend a day, giving back.
— Jerry, Rollin Sixes
CALIFORNIA SMOG TESTING BILL AMENDED, NO SMOG TESTING–I just spoke to our Lobbyist Jim Lombardo, and he told me that he and Jean would release more info on sb435 tomorrow when all the info comes in BUT Jim said that we KICKED SERIOUS BUTT TODAY ! ! ! Denise Ducheny came in with a speech ready to smite the bill, but they called another Senator to speak instead….(BIG THANKS AGAIN , DENISE) and we BEAT THE VOTE !!!
Senator Pavly, who pushed for SB 435 had to re-write part of the bill, AND according to the Associated Press (Copy Shown Below) the portion of the bill requiring motorcycle smog tests HAS BEEN REMOVED ! More news tomorrow.
Senate rejects mandatory motorcycle smog tests–The Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO-A state senator has agreed to water down a bill thatOriginally would have required smog checks for motorcycles.
The state Senate approved the legislation by Sen. Fran Pavley on MondayAfter she agreed to scale it back. It now goes ( BACK ) to the Assembly.
Pavley, a Democrat from Santa Monica, wanted mandatory smog checks forMotorcycles. She says they’re more polluting than cars and that ownersOften make them worse by removing the catalytic converters.
Opponents say motorcycles get better gas mileage and that a smog checkRequirement would be the equivalent of another tax.
The latest version of Pavley’s bill drops the smog-test provision. ItNow merely authorizes law enforcement officers to fine motorcyclists whoRemove the converters.
If the bill passes the Assembly, it would go to Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger, a motorcycle owner himself.
–John Del Santo
CANADIAN COPS ABANDON COP CAR DISGUISE– Apparently the cop car/taxi thing has since been abandoned.
Ford said Halton Region police Chief Gary Crowell initially supported the project, but learned some members of the public didn’t.
“The feeling the chief had from the community was that it wasn’t perceived as being fair,” Ford said.
“It was perceived as being a dirty trick, I suppose.”
-Keith S.
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NRA STATE BY STATE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES–CURRENTLY FREE TO JOIN THE NRA–
ALABAMA: Governor Bob Riley Signs Permit Confidentiality Bill! Please contact Governor Riley to thank him for signing HB 432 and preserving your privacy and Second Amendment Rights. You can reach Governor Riley by calling (334) 242-7100 or via email by clicking here CONNECTICUT: “No-Net-Loss” Legislation Pending Consideration on the House Floor! Please contact the members of the Connecticut House and respectfully urge them to preserve our hunting heritage by voting “yes” on HB5209 without any amendments. To find contact information for all of the members of the Connecticut House of Representatives, please click here FLORIDA: Governor VETOES Trust Fund Raid On Wednesday, May 27, Governor Charlie Crist (R) stood up for gun owners by vetoing a proposed $6 million raid on the Concealed Weapons and Firearms Licensing Trust Fund. Governor Crist deserves our profound appreciation for his veto. Please call, fax, or email Governor Charlie Crist and thank him for his VETO. For contact information, please click here LOUISIANA: Second Amendment Tax Holiday Weekend Passes the House! On Wednesday, May 27, House Bill 128 passed the Louisiana House and will now head to the Senate for consideration. This important legislation would authorize a “sales tax holiday” on firearms purchased on the annual Second Amendment weekend. SB 52, the companion bill to HB 128, has already passed the Senate and currently awaits consideration by the House. Please contact your State Senator and encourage them to support HB 128. Also, please continue to contact your State Representative and respectfully urge them to support SB 52. To find contact information for your lawmakers, please click here NEBRASKA: Governor Signs Range Protection Bill in Nebraska! On Tuesday, May 26, Governor Dave Heineman (R) signed Legislative Bill 503 into law. LB503 will protect ranges from local zoning regulations, noise ordinances, and discharge bans, which are sometimes enacted by local municipalities to force range closures. Nebraska is now the 48th state to enact this type of legislation. Thank you to all of the NRA members who took action in support of LB503. Without you this victory would not have been possible. Please contact Governor Heineman TODAY and thank him for signing LB503. You can contact the Governor by calling (402) 471-2244 or click here NEW YORK: Anti-Gun Bills Advance in New York! In their annual attack on the gun rights of New Yorkers, anti-gun Assemblymen came out in full force and passed numerous anti-gun bills. All of these bills are pending consideration in the State Senate. It is critical that you contact your State Senators and urge them to oppose these oppressive and unnecessary measures. For more information on these bills and how to take action, please click here Albany County Registration Scheme Postponed. The Albany County Legislature has delayed consideration of Local Law “A” at the request of its sponsor, County Legislator Phillip Steck. The Law Committee has scheduled a meeting on the issue for Monday, June 22 but that is subject to change. Local Law “A” would require that ammunition purchasers show a valid firearms license before purchasing ammunition in Albany County. The law would also mandate that retailers keep a record of all ammunition sales, including the type, caliber, and quantity of the ammunition, the make, model and serial number of the firearm it is for, as well as the purchaser’s name and address. For more information on Local Law “A” and to find contact information for the Law Committee please click here OKLAHOMA: Governor Signs Important Privacy Bill into Law! On Friday, May 22, Governor Brad Henry (D) signed House Bill 1025 into law. HB 1025 was introduced as a direct response to then-President-elect Obama’s employment questionnaire that asked applicants personal questions about their and their families’ private firearm ownership. Thank you to all of the NRA members who made their voices heard. Please call and thank Governor Henry for signing this important bill into law. To contact Governor Henry, please call (405) 521-2342. PENNSLYVANIA: Vote on Lancaster “Lost or Stolen” Ordinance Expected on Tuesday, June 9! As previously reported, Mayor Richard Gray (D) has reintroduced a proposal that would require gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within a 72-hour period, or face fines and possible imprisonment. Please make plans to attend the June 9 City Council meeting to show your support for the Second Amendment and, if possible, voice your opposition to this illegal and unwarranted proposal. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Council’s Chambers in the Southern Market Building located at 100 South Queen St. in Lancaster. If you are unable to attend please click here TENNESSEE: Statement From Chris W. Cox, Executive Director NRA – Institute for Legislative Action On Governor Bredesen’s Veto Of House Bill 962 On Thursday, May 28, Governor Phil Bredesen (D) vetoed House Bill 962, NRA-supported legislation that would have enabled a person who has a valid Right-to-Carry permit to carry a firearm into restaurants where alcohol may be served, as long as the permit holder did not consume alcohol or was not otherwise prohibited by posting provisions. To read Chris Cox’s statement, please click here Bill Allowing Right-to-Carry in State Parks Moves to Governor’s Desk! Please contact Governor Bredesen TODAY and respectfully urge him to sign HB716. The Governor can be reached by phone at (615) 741-2001 or email Phil.Bredesen@tn.gov Sponsored by State Representative Henry Fincher (D-42) and State Senator Doug Jackson (D-25), HB 390 would allow handgun carry permit holders to possess or carry a rifle or shotgun with a loaded magazine provided the firearm does not have a round in the chamber, while in a private motor vehicle. Please contact Governor Bredesen TODAY and respectfully urge him to sign HB390. The Governor can be reached by phone at (615) 741-2001 or email Phil.Bredesen@tn.gov EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE OVER 40 —Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-lb potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides, and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax. Each day you’ll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb potato sacks. Then try 50-lb potato sacks, and then eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-lb potato sack in each hand, and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I’m at this level.) After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each sack. –Gootie Silent Partners for the Kids. AnnouncesSecond Annual Ride to Hillside–Buford, Georgia, April 29, 2009 – The Silent Partners for the Kids, Inc., a Georgia non-profit organization, has announced their second annual ?Ride to Hillside Children?s Hospital? slated for June 7, 2009. The organization founded in 2007 has been dedicated to the helping of children in need throughout the Atlanta area since their beginning. Last years event drew over one hundred motorcycle riders to the event. This year, Steve Damus, President, announced he would like to have over two hundred motorcycle participants, with non bike riders welcome as well. He also said in addition to the riders he had a goal to solicit corporate and community sponsors to become involved providing additional donations for the children. Steve said during the announcement that ?the funds collected will be given to Hillside to benefit the children, and we would like to get donation commitments for $15,000 from local and corporate sponsors, who will be recognized throughout the community?. Kenny Richardson, Vice President, said the ride this year is sponsored in part by the American Legion Post 127, Buford, Georgia. Kenny indicated ?The event will commence at 8:00 AM at the American Legion hall, and will have a full police escort to Hillside Children?s Hospital where we will meet the kids and share our love and our bikes. The ride will then end at the American Legion hall at about 2:00PM, where there will be food, music, games and raffles open for all.? Pictures and Video of the 2009 Leesburg BikeFest held in Leesburg, Florida.Pictures and Video Include : Custom MotorCycles, The Rats Hole Bikini Contest, Roaming Video and much more…Click on the Link Below and We Hope You Enjoy!!–http://www.BlingMasterTV.com/2009leesburgbikefest FROM HARDCORE, Suicide King Watch–The Diamond version of this watch was a runner-up for the 2008 Jeweler’s Choice Award and includes just under 3 carats of VVS brilliant diamonds set into a satin and polished stainless steel casing accompanied by a 2 tone solid stainless steel bracelet. Artistically designed portraying a king of hearts, this watch has custom cut mother of pearl face with painted artwork in vivid colors and an array of red, white and blue Swarovski Crystals individually set in the crown, cloak, gloves and hour markings. Precision Swiss Movement and a custom open back case with heart shape make the timepiece a unique collectible. THOUGHT PROVOKING QUOTE OF THE WEEK FROM BIKERNET LIBRARY–The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. -Winston Churchill NEW NINE-SPOKE CHROME WHEELS FOR 2009 TOURING MODELS–Special Tooling Produces a Superior Surface and Brilliant Chrome Finish. MILWAUKEE (May 29, 2009) ? Add luster to 2009 Harley-Davidson Touring models with these new Chrome Nine-Spoke Cast Wheels (P/N 41886-09 front, P/N 41889-09 rear; $549.95 each) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. Though styled to match the original-equipment wheels used on Touring models, these brilliant wheels are manufactured with tooling developed specifically for chrome-plating that results in a near-perfect finish without the ?waves? created when polishing the original-equipment cast wheel. The rib feature of the original equipment wheel spoke is removed to provide a smoother look, and countless hours of polishing result in a superior finish. Special masking was developed to prevent plating corrosion inside bolt holes and bearing sleeve areas. All Genuine Motor Accessory wheels are certified to perform to tough Harley-Davidson standards for handling, quality and durability. All H-D wheels also bear the DOT and JWL marking, ensuring that they passed the tests and meet the standards of those agencies. Wheels require a separate purchase of a model-specific Wheel Installation Kit. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details. Fits 2009 Touring models (except FLHTCUTG) and 2009-later sidecar models. For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada. THE NEVER-ENDING CALL OF THE OPEN ROAD– It is deep within all of us. Stirring us from our sleep in the middle of the night, urging us to slip away from work during the day, to steal a few miles on a lonely stretch of road. There is something about riding under a clear sky with the grass gently swaying in time with the lush fields that calms the spirit within. Our hearts pounding out a rhythm with our iron steeds. A point in time when our souls, our bike, and the road blur into one collective being. Motorcycle rallies have been a place in time to share these stories. They offer the perfect opportunity to rack up the miles crossing the country, a roaring bonfire to warm us when we get there, and a chance to create a few more stories while camped out under the stars. The sad thing is that many rallies have seen declining attendance over the last several years and risk closing. The problem isn’t that we have stopped riding or going to rallies, but simply that we are going to others. It is hard to find a weekend in riding months that doesn’t have several rallies, poker runs, or bike rodeos scheduled. The open road still churns away inside, but it’s calling us to new opportunities to make new friends, new adventures, ride new roads, create new stories, and to share our old stories with a new audience. The best part about any rally is the road to get there. The miles between here and there and the stories that it creates. Stories about the waitress at that one bar, the one with the really messed up teeth and smile, the one your buddy went home with at the end of the night. The greasy spoon carved out on the side of the road that had the best piece of pie you’ve ever eaten. The cougar that mauled you…and her friend who joined back at her place. Stories about running through field irrigation sprinklers to cool off on a hot day, pushing through a torrential down pour, huddling under an overpass during a hail storm, sometimes all in the same day. Stories of being broke down on the side of the freeway and fixing your bike with a gum wrapper and a piece of string. The truth is that we are all looking for that moment in time when reality and the road blend together into one. When we become Wyatt and Billy searching for America, when we become Harley winding, alone, the tangled web of Chicago freeways searching for nothing. The bottom line is that we are still out here, still riding, still searching for what we can’t describe but can only feel inside. The open road calling to us, pulling us away. Why not pull us to your event? NEW BIKETNET FEATURE BIKE DISCOVERED IN CANADA– I was down in the capital city yesterday for my daughter’s graduation, and snuck away for a bit to take in a local car and bike show. This thing jumped out at me. Hand built EVERYTHING… The engine is made from 2 airplane radial engine cylinders, and home cast cases…I was all over it looking at the details. unreal job. –E Man. 
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ACE CAF? RETURNS TO STURGIS–We are proud to announce this year will see the return of the legendary Ace Cafe London to Sturgis.
Champions Park, the downtown Sturgis venue that hosts AMD Magazine’s Official World Championship, with many of the custom motorcycle market’s finest vendors, will again be the venue for what was last year a hugely successful debut in America for Ace Cafe London.
Ace Cafe London Managing Director Mark Wilsmore said “last year was the first time that Ace Cafe London had staged a remote location exercise in its entire 70 year history anywhere. We were amazed at the enthusiastic response we got to the Ace being in America, and at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in particular, so we are delighted that we are able to continue as an integral feature of the exciting Champions Park concept.
This will be the 6th annual Official WorldAce Cafe London’s Sturgis facility will be open throughout the Rally from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. Right alongside Jack Daniel’s popular Lazelle Street facility, it will be serving breakfast, lunches, snacks, meals, coffee, light refreshments and beers in a shaded inside environment with direct access into the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building and onto Champions Park.
This year a record number of vendors have chosen Champions Park as their Sturgis Motorcycle Rally venue of choice. Ranging from S&S Cycle, Custom Chrome and Big Dog Motorcycles to Orange County Choppers Motorcycles, ProCharger and Midwest Motorcycle Supply, Champions Park has quickly established itself as the premier vendor venue for premier vendors, right at the heart of Rally visitor traffic since its inception in 2007.
ROLLIN SIXES SEAT FACILITY OPEN–Hey Keith, You should have let us know you were redoing the seat for the Assalt Weapan. We could have made you something that’s really cool and old school.
That seat is cool but it needs to jump out at ya more. Some metalflake, some sewed in pinstrips, or maybe some tuck n roll.
You big guys always forget us little folks LOL. Now I won’t be able to sleep tonight LOL.
–Jerry, Rollin Sixes.
Top 50 Rally Park, STURGIS MOVES TO NEW LOCATION FOR 2010– Legend Air Suspension started the Legend Top 50 Custom Bike Show hosted during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2002. With overwhelming attendance and sponsor support the event grew rapidly over the next few years. The bike builder competition quickly outgrew the Independent Cycle Inc./ Legend Air Suspension parking lot, so owner Jesse Jurrens purchased land and developed the Top 50 Rally Park. From 2004 to 2008 the Sturgis Motorcycle event and vending location has grown in attendance and vendors each year.
The high risk/exciting entertainment at this event location brought a younger more diverse crowd of motorcycle enthusiasts to Sturgis including sportbike riders and stunt performers.
Independent Cycle Inc./ Legend Air Suspension and Top 50 Rally Park are currently in negotiations with a well-known event community in order to develop a new business location. This community fully supports not only Independent Cycle Inc./ Legend Air Suspensions’ manufacturing, but also the events Top 50 Rally Park has developed and plans to host in their new hometown. This relocation would place Top 50 Rally Park and Independent Cycle Inc./ Legend Air Suspension together in one, better-equipped location.
Understanding a move takes a significant amount of time, planning and investment, Top 50 Rally Park will be postponing it’s 2009 events with the intent of continuing to host these annual events again in 2010 at the new location.
Top 50 Rally Park will be closed for the 2009 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as we prepare for our big move. We’d like to thank all our past vendors and sponsors for their support and business over the last 4 years. We encourage those who have watched us with interest and those who have worked with us in the past to stay in contact as we move and develop our new manufacturing and event location.
For more information contact:
Tyna Bower
Top 50 Rally Park
Legend Air Suspension
c: 605-390-3262
o: 605-737-4200
f: 605-737-4207
tyna@independentcycleinc.com
www.Top50RallyPark.com
www.IndependentCycleInc.com
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