Hey,

Thursday will be nuts. Not sure if the news will be finished on Thursday or Friday. Hang on. It’s been a wild week in the nerve center of motorcycling, Sturgis, SD.



Guys are flying along every highway. Marilyn Stemp held a show maybe two every day. We entered our two Panheads in the Chopper Magazine show at Outlaw square. The action is hot and heavy. The bands at the chip are over the top.



If you want something done to your bike, it’s here. I don’t know where to start. I’m thinking about a Sturgis story. But I better hit the news before it’s never completed.



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, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.







SEMA ALERT–
As automotive technology continues to evolve, automotive enthusiasts and the marketplace we support must have access to the tools and information necessary to allow for consumer choice to safely modify, service, and preserve motor vehicles. SEMA is committed to protecting your right to these basic freedoms, but we need your help NOW!

The REPAIR Act (Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair), H.R. 6570, is a bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would ensure enthusiasts, specialty businesses, and repair shops have access to the information and tools that are needed to produce and install parts that are used to maintain and upgrade the cars, trucks, and SUVs we love. Without Congressional protection, vehicle data from automobiles and their components may become off-limits.

Don’t wait—tell your member of Congress they need to protect the right to modify and repair vehicles before it’s too late.

Signing the letter only takes a moment. Every letter counts!





Rigor mortis had set in and it was flat on its back with its legs in the air.

When his Dad came home Billy said, “Dad our roosters dead and his legs are sticking in the air. Why are his legs sticking in the air?”

His father thinking quickly said, “Son, that’s so God can reach down from the clouds and lift the rooster straight up to heaven.”

“Gee Dad that’s great,” said little Billy.

A few days later, when Dad came home from work, Billy rushed out to meet him yelling, “Dad, Dad we almost lost Mom today!”

“What do you mean?” said Dad.

“Well Dad, I got home from school early today and went up to your bedroom and there was Mom flat on her back with her legs in the air screaming, “Jesus I’m coming, I’m coming” If it hadn’t been for Uncle George holding her down we’d have lost her for sure!”







You probably know you can get reproduction English girders form India. They are selling them on eBay. I think that is what is on Billy Lane’s demo open pushrod thing.



I had a M20 BSA in Vegas years ago. Like all the other cool shit I sold it to pay the bills. I was searching for Indian scout girders when I found them. I still have my Triumph. I may hard-tail it this winter and put one of those girders on it. Got the hearse on the market now. I cleaned up the interior.

–Bill May





THE OUTLAW CODE–All I got to say is, if you wanna live the life of a gangster, you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

My lawyer told me, when you’re running down the street with your hair on fire, i.e. living the life of a gangster in public sight saying fuck you to the authorities, don’t be surprised when you’re under investigation and due for an early morning wake Up call by the feds.

–Archy
Devil’s Bones MC





This one is huge, like literally huge. The S&S R&D team has been working on this project for the better part of 18 months and done an intensive level of durability testing to develop the perfect combination of materials and piston shape. Can not wait to see the dyno charts that come out of this kit. ~DZ

S&S Cycle – 129” and 132” Big Bore Kits for 2017-2022 HD M8 engines

We love raw unadulterated thumping, makes your heart skip a beat kind of power and that’s the very stuff S&S Cycle specializes in. This obsession with power is further proven out by their latest efforts for the Milwaukee Eight® powered Harley-Davidson® models. Their bolt-in 129/132 Cubic Inch (that’s well over 2000cc for you metric folks) Big Bore Kits are just this side of monstrous.

Taking the stock engine from a mild mannered 107 CI to a fire breathing 129 CI or the 114 CI models to 132 cubic inches of tire melting power. Their latest is a 4.32” bore and is slated for 11:1 compression ratio so it’s happy with pump gas, but will still complement a high lift cam.


S&S® Cycle, Inc.
14025 County Highway G, Viola, WI 54664
Office 608.627.0358
Email dzemla@sscycle.com








Summer sounds like soothing beach waves and the crackle of a campfire are great and all, but we think the roar of a motorcycle engine is the best sound of summer. Sunnier days means more opportunities to ride.

Here’s just one example from Nick’s Picks for the Summer:

Robert M.’s 2002 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport
Honolulu, HI

See all ten of his picks at Twisted Road.







THE PEBBLE BEACH AUCTION REPORT—

The Last Crocker Motorcycle Built According to the Crocker Registry

• One of Approximately 70 Examples Ever Built
• Once Owned by Crocker Historian Ernie Skelton
• This Crocker, of the Rare and Legendary Marque Dubbed “The Duesenberg of American Motorcycles”, is One of the Finest Vintage Motorcycles to Ever Come to Auction

Joan and I leave in a week for the West Coast. Our 1942 Crocker, #310, the Last Crocker was selected by David Gooding, Gooding & Company for display at The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this year. It will be on display the week of August 15-20th and will go across the auction block Friday evening, August 19th at the VIP Party.

The vintage motorcycle hobby has been a passion of Joan and I over the past 35 years. Without Joanies love of antiques and encouragement in the beginning, I would have not gotten involved.

The hobby has been good to us all these years and we have met the best people because of it at swap meets, auctions, and a multitude of vintage events nationwide. You have likely been a part of this journey with us. So we felt you may wish to follow online to see if The Last Crocker sets a new worlds record for motorcycles? If not we load it up and take it home to ride and enjoy even more.



August 19, Friday Evening
Google GoodingCo.com
Click on the link to watch the live auction feed.

If a camera walks by we will be sure to wave to all y’all!

We wish to thank each and every one of you for your time, knowledge and experiences that you have each shared with us the last 35 years in this wonderful Sport of Vintage Motorcycling. And we sincerely hope to continue in future years.

See You On The Road;
Steve and Joan Klein
SierraMadreMotorcycleCompany.com
Sierra Madre Motorcycle Company -Facebook
1137 Western Trail
361.652.8300 Steve Cell
SierraMadreMC@Gmail.com
Steve@SteveKlein.com








Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out, since it is such a beautiful day. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and reads her book.

“Reading a book,” she replies, (thinking, “Isn’t that obvious”?)

“You’re in a Restricted Fishing Area,” he informs her.

“I’m sorry, officer, but I’m not fishing, I’m reading.”

“Yes, but you have all the equipment. I’ll have to write you up a ticket.”

“For reading a book”? she replies.

“You’re in a Restricted Fishing Area,” he informs her again.

“But officer, I’m not fishing, I’m reading.”

“Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I’ll have to write you up a ticket and you’ll have to pay a fine.”

“If you do that, I’ll have to charge you with sexual assault,” says the woman.

“But I haven’t even touched you,” says the Game Warden.

“That’s true, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment.”

“Have a nice day ma’am,” and he immediately departed.

MORAL: Never argue with a woman who reads.

Sure, God created man before woman. But then you always make a rough draft before the final masterpiece!!

–Sam Burns







Come hang out at Legend Suspensions for a meet and greet with @road_warrior_aka_r_dub Friday August 12th, 2022 from
10AM – 12PM.

WORDS FROM ROB CARLO:





UPDATE: California Advances Resolution Celebrating Automobile Cruising’s History and Culture to Senate

Encourage support from your lawmaker on this pro-hobby proposal:

California has introduced a SAN-supported resolution (A.C.R. 176) celebrating the history and culture associated with automobile cruising. This resolution encourages local officials and law enforcement to work with local car clubs to conduct safe cruising events.

Highlighting the automotive community’s positive spirit and cultural contributions, the proposal recognizes the vital roles of legendary cruising strips and car club activities spanning the state.

The resolution passed the House and now awaits consideration before the full Senate. Remind lawmakers of the automotive hobby’s importance to California—as well as American society—by respectfully voicing support for this effort and requesting further action.

Your Lawmaker Must Hear from You Right Away!

Request support for this proposal by using the following SAN website link for an overview and lawmaker contact.

–SEMA

Good luck with that. Maybe after November.–Bandit



–Sam Burn
Feature Bike Editor Supreme
Bikernet.com™







Kuryakyn Expands Lineup of Industry Leading Tracer LED Lighting for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Kuryakyn recently expanded its lineup of the top-of-the-line Tracer LED lighting accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The new products include LED accessories that run from front to back on a customer’s Harley, or from Fairing Lower Accents to an innovative new rear fender light that doesn’t require a factory fender tip. There’s even a taillight that illuminates with the American flag. The new products are available immediately and are being shown at the Kuryakyn displays at the Sturgis Rally this week.

The Tracer line from Kuryakyn stands out as the most stylish lights on the market. The smooth, consistent and intense light emitted by the units are from the “fully diffused” technology in the product. Fully diffused means that the products show no light dots, no glare, no shadow and provide an even and intense glow. Tracer products have a lower profile than most aftermarket LEDs, which provides a clean look without sacrificing brightness. Most of the products are available with red or smoke polycarbonate lenses and all are fully DOT/1 compliant.



“LED lighting isn’t new to the market, but the technology we use in our Tracer line definitely provides the smoothest and most intense light available,” said Kuryakyn Brand Manager Tyler Anderson. “Kuryakyn’s been creating customizing products since we started, these lights are a great combination of both style and function.”



The newest additions to the Tracer lineup are Tracer LED Fairing Lower Grills, LED Taillights, front and rear Turn Signal Conversions, LED Inserts for Saddlebag Supports, Saddlebag Lights, Tour Pak Side Lights, Windshield Trim Lights, Rear Fender Tip Light, Filler Panel for the space between the saddlebag and rear fender and the Freedom Flag Taillight. (A list of products is included below with MSRP pricing.)

New Tracer Products with Pricing

1. Tracer LED Fairing Lower Grills MSRP:$262.99
2. Tracer LED Taillights MSRP:$159.99
3. Tracer LED Rear Turn Signal Conversions MSRP:$129.99
4. Tracer LED Front Turn Signal Conversions MSRP:$129.99
5. Tracer LED Inserts for Saddlebag Supports MSRP:$249.99
6. Tracer Saddlebag Lights MSRP:$183.99
7. Tracer Tour Pak Side Lights MSRP:$299.99
8. Tracer Windshield Trim Lights MSRP:$249.99
9. Tracer Rear Fender Tip Light MSRP:$149.99
10. Tracer Filler Panel MSRP:$249.99
11. Freedom Flag Taillight MSRP: $149.99

Stock # 13484 is a White 2020 Harley-Davidson DYNA LOW RIDER FXDL with only 5041.00 miles!



This bike is a super low mileage Dyna some of the features/Add-ons on this bike are

* 107c.i. Motor with a six speed trans.
* S&S exhaust system
* Chrome extended risers
* Handlebar pouch
* Detachable windshield
* Mag wheels
* Saddleman seat
* Detachable passenger back rest
* Dash speed-o and tach combo



This bike is only $16,995.00

Plus, license, $85.00 documentation fee, and local sales tax. NO HIDDEN FEES like some dealers. And we have no reconditioning or prep fees. This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 92-point safety/mechanical/structural inspection.



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The Little Red Story, Part 1

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/The_Little_Red_Story_Part_1.aspx

I enjoyed the article. Kent Weeks is one talented man!

–Lonnie Bissell
Omaha, NE








Super small, amazingly bright with smoked lenses

Engineered in Germany with SMD-LED technology

The housing is CNC machined from billet aluminum and available in black or chrome finish

Some applications may require the use of a load equalizer

Sold in pairs



Direct fit for M8 Softails 2018-up (may fit other cable operated clutch models by adding spacer) and universal fitment available



NEW AND IMPROVED, IN STOCK AND READY TO UPGRADE YOUR RIDE

Elypse LED 2-1 Turn Signals
For M8 Softails and Universal fitments

K68501 Price: $179.99



K68500 Price: $179.99
K68511 Price: $179.99
K68510 Price: $179.99







HAL ROBINSON ART COMES TO BIKERNET

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/HAL_ROBINSON_ART_COMES_TO_BIKERNET.aspx

Love seeing Hal’s work up for all to see who read the news. Loved the way you covered him and some of the detailed writing about Hal and wife, Ann (me). Keep up the good work! It makes me happy!

— Ann Robinson
Long Beach, California







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The BIG GREEN LIE Almost Everyone Claims to Believe

Epoch Times Sticking it where it hurts, to all the politicians who have given lip service over the years to the climate crisis lie.

The Big Green Lie Almost Everyone Claims to Believe

Almost every member of Congress, Democrat or Republican, pays homage to the Big Green Lie. So do all the past and remaining Conservative candidates vying to be prime minister of the UK and every candidate currently vying for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. So does virtually all of the mainstream press. The Big Green Lie—that carbon dioxide is a pollutant—is so pervasive that even those considered skeptics—including right-wing NGOs and pundits—generally adhere to the orthodoxy, differing not in their stated belief that CO2 is a pollutant but only in how calamitous a pollutant it is.

The claim that the “science was settled” on climate change never withstood scrutiny. Scientists around the world signed a series of petitions to dispute that claim. The 2008 Oregon Petition, spearheaded by a former president of the National Academy of Science and championed by Freeman Dyson, Albert Einstein’s successor at Princeton and one of the world’s most preeminent scientists, was signed by more than 31,000 scientists and experts who agreed that “the proposed limits on greenhouse gases would harm the environment, hinder the advance of science and technology, and damage the health and welfare of mankind.

Moreover, there is substantial scientific evidence that increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide produce many beneficial effects upon the natural plant and animal environments of the Earth.”

What is settled is the abject failure of the three-decade-long attempt by the bureaucracies of the 195 countries of the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to convince anyone other than themselves, a credulous media, and a relatively few gullible people that climate change represents an existential threat. Poll after poll over the decades show the public gives climate change short shrift when asked to rank its importance.

Read more: https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-big-green-lie-almost-everyone-claims-to-believe_4639112.html

What bothers me most about the climate crisis is the opportunity cost, the needless economic pain people endure.

In the USA gasoline prices have skyrocketed, because Brandon’s rabid green administration refuses to allow domestic energy providers to drill for more oil, and refuses to build new pipelines like Keystone.

How many ordinary American families have missed out on visiting the grandparents, because they can’t afford the road trip? How many people will die this winter, because they can’t afford to warm their homes?

Britain, which has embraced this fable more than most, is expected to experience 70% household power bill increases this year, which no end of sight – even though the British people are literally sitting on vast reserves of shale gas, which could cut their energy bills almost overnight.

As for Australia, our nation is a mountain of coal and Uranium, but our government is trying to shut down coal and has forbidden the construction of nuclear power plants.

Sooner or later voters will tire of waiting for the promised low-cost energy renewables are supposed to deliver, but when they finally awaken, it will still take many years more, to undo the damage this madness has caused.

–Essay by Eric Worrall
Epoch Times





QUICK, New Bikernet Reader Comment!—

THE STURGIS RALLY 2022 BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for August 4th, 2022

2022 marks my thirty ninth trip to the black hills, admitting not always on one of my scooters at the rally. Just love South Dakota, and its people!

Rally week has always been the best. I’d go back to camping in the park. I plan on coming every year no matter what. I’m old now planning on getting a lot older, so as a precaution to aging, I built a sidecar. Nothing is going to stop me.

YES, ride forevermore!

— Stevie B
Just South of chi-town, IL







Our team of valuation experts recommend increasing the values on these vehicles.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
Recent value
$35,000

New value
$47,500

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLATHEAD UL 80
Recent Value
$20,000

New Value
$24,000

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHB ELECTRA GLIDE
Recent Value
$12,000

New Value
$13,000

HARLEY-DAVIDSON PANDEMIC
Recent Value
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New Value
$24,000

HARLEY-DAVIDSON S
Recent Value
$35,000

New value
$42,000

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WLD
Recent Value
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New Value
$20,000

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WLDR
Recent Value
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New Value
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TRIUMPH TR6 TROPHY
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SAVE THE DATE: Sand Sports Super Show: September 16-18 in Costa Mesa

WHAT:
The Sand Sports Super Show is the biggest and most exciting dune and sand sports expo in the world with over 300 industry-leading exhibitors. The Sand Sports Super Show provides attendees the opportunity to get up close to the latest Sand Rails, UTVs, ATVs, Side x Sides and Toy Haulers, as well checking out accessories, apparel and much more. The sand sports and off-road community come together at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., September 16-18 for this year’s edition of the Sand Sports Super Show.

Event Features include:
Performance Marketplace, with many vendors offering “Try, Before you Buy” opportunities and special “Show-only Pricing.”

Side X Side and ATV/UTV Demos, with industry-leading brands at the Proving Grounds
Manufacturers launching new products and showing off their latest innovations to an engaged crowd of enthusiast attendees.

Dozens of prizes will be given out to lucky attendees, including the American Sand Association (ASA) raffling off a Polaris RZR and a Genesis Overnighter Trailer
Entertainment and music at the mainstage all weekend

WHEN:
Friday, September 16, 2022 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 17, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 18, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:
OC Fair & Event Center | 88 Fair Dr. | Costa Mesa, CA 92626
ocfair.com | (714) – 708-1500

TICKETS:
Purchase discount tickets online at
SandSportsSuperShow.com

Online Discount Ticket:
Adult/$16 | Child/$6 (ages 6-12)

Gate Price:
Adults/$20 | Child/$7 (ages 6-12)
Kids ages 5-and-under are free

INFO:
Visit, SandSportsSuperShow.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram
@SandSportsSuperShow





TRIKE OF THE WEEK—

–Sam Burns
Trike Editor in Charge
Bikernet.com™





14th International Motorcycle Conference – Hybrid event for PTW safety: SAFETY IN MOTION

Whether on site at INTERMOT Cologne or on screen from all over the world, when the 14th International Motorcycle Conference opens its doors on 3 and 4 October 2022, everyone will be able to follow and discuss the latest findings in the field of motorcycle safety. Because then the time will come again, and the Institute for Motorcycle Safety (IFZ) will invite experts and other interested parties from numerous nations to this almost unique world congress in Cologne.

The event will soon be started, the contents of the lectures are ready, and the registrations have begun. Due to its excellent partners, such as the American Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF, USA), the European (ACEM) and German Motorcycle Industry Association (IVM), the German Road Safety Council (DVR) and, last but not least, Koelnmesse, this year’s ifz International Motorcycle Conference will once again set standards in the context of the International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair INTERMOT Cologne.

The aim is to publish the latest research results on powered two-wheelers and to promote the international exchange of road safety experts in order to further reduce the number of accidents involving powered two-wheelers worldwide. Hence, the motto “Safety in Motion” marks the focus of the event.

Once again, the two days will offer the committed participants from research and practice an excellent opportunity to exchange information on the latest safety-relevant aspects of motorcycling. A highlight of the conference will be the high-level round table discussion “Vision 2030+: the motorcycle industry’s future within the EU mobility transformation”, organized under the leadership of ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers. Industry leaders and policy makers will discuss key topics such as the potential of powered two- wheelers mobility for the urban transport of the future and ongoing efforts to further improve the safety of powered two-wheelers.

More information on the conference is available at www.ifz.de .





ANOTHER New Bikernet Reader Comment!–CHOPPER CHARLIE

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/CHOPPER_CHARLIE.aspx

Fun read. Reminds me of a much simpler times. Life was straightforward and focused. The beginning of a lifelong passion!

Bandit, hope things in Deadwood are running smooth.

Cheers Brother

— Capt Ed Hardison
ethmarsol@gmail.com
Corolla, NC

All is well in outlaw territory. I feel so fortunate to be living in motorcycle nirvana. –Bandit





THE ENERGY FREEDOM PLATFORM—
The root of our global energy crisis is Green Energy Fascism. The solution is Energy Freedom.

The root of our global energy crisis is Green Energy Fascism—the idea that government should have total control over the energy industry (fascism) used for the “green” goal of rapidly eliminating fossil fuels and nuclear.

The solution is Energy Freedom—the idea that individuals should be free to produce and consume energy how they judge best, provided they follow laws protecting everyone from truly harmful emissions and dangerous practices.

There is no inevitability whatsoever to today’s energy crisis.

In fact, if we replace Green Energy Fascism with Energy Freedom policies, America can lead the world in producing low-cost, reliable, plentiful, and cleaner energy—enriching ourselves and billions around the world.

The Opportunity
Human beings’ knowledge of how to produce energy in a way that is low-cost, reliable, and plentiful has never been greater. And we can do it in ever-cleaner ways.

As the world’s leading economy and energy producer, America can lead a global energy renaissance.

The Problem
Even though the world could be in an energy renaissance, it is instead in an energy crisis—with skyrocketing costs and declining reliability around the world.

Europe fears industrial collapse and citizens freezing this winter. Poorer regions fear literal starvation.¹

The Cause
The direct cause of our unnecessary energy crisis is simple: governments around the world have restricted the supply of energy through anti-fossil-fuel, anti-nuclear policies. When demand outstrips supply, energy prices rise—which causes all other prices to rise.

The Root Cause
The reason that governments have been able to get away with anti-fossil-fuel, anti-nuclear policies is that they have used the pretext of climate apocalypse to justify Green Energy Fascism—total government control over the energy industry to achieve “green” goals.

Today’s energy policy is fascist.

Economically, “fascism” means: unlimited control of govt over private industry.

Our leaders exercise such control by using mandates, subsidies, prohibitions, and ESG rules to dictate the behavior of energy producers and energy consumers.

Using energy fascism to achieve “green” goals makes a terrible policy far worse.

“Green” = “minimal impact.” Since all energy impacts nature, all energy can be opposed as not “green.”

In practice, “green” energy means, disastrously: oppose everything but unreliable solar and wind.

The pretext of Green Energy Fascism is “climate emergency.” But:

Trying to lower CO2 emissions by favoring unreliable solar/wind and punishing nuclear is wildly ineffective.

–Alex Epstein







The MIC wants more members for its new working group built to examine PFAS legislation and proposals, and develop a comprehensive approach to federal and state regulations that could forever change manufacturing across the industry.

“We’re calling on MIC members with expertise and vested interests to contact us about joining our new PFAS working group,” said Eric Barnes, MIC technical programs vice president. “PFAS presents a major powersports industry challenge, and whether you’re an OE, aftermarket, or riding gear manufacturer, you must learn about government PFAS proposals and start looking for ways to replace PFAS in products you sell.”

In powersports, PFAS chemicals can be found in or used to produce a wide range of products such as riding gear, vehicle components resistant to heat, fuel, and chemicals, as well as semiconductors and chrome plating. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a class of synthetic chemicals used for decades in many consumer products. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, these are “long lasting chemicals, components of which break down very slowly over time” and “are found in the blood of people and animals all over the world and are present at low levels in a variety of food products and in the environment.”

Both federal and state governments have examined the health impacts of PFAS in recent years and many bills have been introduced to ban its use. Some states are setting up registries to list any vehicles, components, parts, and clothing that contain PFAS. And news reports are now regularly covering the PFAS story.

–MIC





Motorcycle Riders Foundation inducted into the Sturgis Museum & Hall of Fame—

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame at the breakfast in Deadwood on Wednesday August 10th.

The MRF President and Chairman of the Board Kirk ‘Hardtail’ Willard had this to say, “On behalf of the original Steering committee, the Board of Directors, all Sustaining Motorcycle Rights Organizations, MRF State Representatives, and general members, we appreciate the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of fame recognizing the MRF for their tireless dedication to protecting the members rights and freedoms for nearly four decades.”

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is a national organization dedicated to lobbying for those who ride, to protecting and defending their rights as motorcyclists, and to addressing the concerns of street riders and the motorcycle industry they support.

In 1985 the MRF held its first annual Meeting of the Minds conference. For many activists from around the country this marked the first time they’d met to discuss how to best preserve and protect motorcycling. The main issues of the day, mandatory helmet laws, unfair insurance laws, and the right to modify motorcycles, are still faced today, along with many others. In 2022, the MRF will hold its 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds, representing an unbroken chain of unparalleled training and networking opportunities that has molded the American biker’s rights movement into the highly effective force it is today.

MRF also holds its annual ‘Bikers Inside the Beltway’ grassroots lobbying event where riders from all over the country go to Washington, D.C. to help fight for their rights.







Time is running out! Only 10 days until the Easyriders Rodeo in Fowlerville, MI., August 19-21.

It wouldn’t be a true biker rally without the very best motorcycle-lifestyle related vendors in the country, but hurry time is running out and space is limited.

You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to show your amazing products at the original Easyriders Motorcycle Rodeo! Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts will converge for a weekend of camping, dirt track motorcycle rodeo competitions on two-wheeled steel ponies, a great lineup of concerts, and more!!

Sign up at check-in for our poker crawl. We supply everything. Get all the attendees to stop at your booth.

Do you have used Motorcycle parts laying around? Call us for special pricing in the “Used Parts Corral” – let those used parts earn you some cash instead of gathering dust in your shop!

More information can be found at EasyridersEvents.com
or call us at 800-962-9857





When we first met Tony Bang (@bangtime) about 13 years ago he was just a young lad rippin’ around on a little XS650 chopper. After a few years of hangin’ and bangin’ on the XS, he was ready to make the jump to some good ol’ American Iron.

Tony always lived near Downtown Los Angeles and would hang out with all the LA chopper boys at “the Chun” (If you don’t know what the Chun is, make sure to pick up issue 4). Hanging on the wall there was (Shr)Eddie Cleveland’s old busted up 1972 XLH Ironhead. Shreddie had gotten into a pretty bad accident on it at one time, and moved onto Big Twins, so the crashed up Ironhead found its place hanging on the walls of the Chun.







NEWS FROM THE DAMON ELECTRIC NERVE CENTER—FAST is 200 mph.

FAST is 0-60 mph in less than 2.7 seconds.

FAST is the seriously fierce torque HyperDrive™ delivers to all our electric motorcycles.

And FAST is how quickly our reservations are filling up. 2023 is already sold out, and our 2024 reservations aren’t far behind.

So move FAST. Reserve your Damon today.






I need to apply the new stickers and perhaps go to Spearfish to get the new ones for the class. Carl Pussar suggested a S&S carb support strap and I need to reach out to Lori about parts for the Thunder-Jet enhanced S&S B we are going to take along.



Tom’s K-model from 5-Ball racing is on the road and Buck Lovell shot it for a Cycle source feature.



I’m also going to ask Sarison’s for a bid on paving the road to the shop. I’m sure the amount will kick my ass.



Looks like I’m going to write a separate story about the rally experience this year. I’m about to publish another Why Choppers Story. Let me know what you think.





Our shirts are very close to completion for Bonneville.



I hope everyone rides safely home. We almost sorted out the funky Panhead. Damn, I wanted to ride it to a party. Next year…



In the meantime, ride fast and free, forever.

–Bandit

 

  We decided that since we were in California we might as well visit some places before going home. Started by riding CA 1, or Pacific Coast Highway.

We got lucky, the motorcycle event Born Free was that weekend too. It would be a shame after riding all this way if we did not get by to attend such a famous event. 

I was very impressed.

The following day we rode south to Dana Point on a bunch of what I think they call freeways. A little crazy but we made our way to the coast.

A couple missed turns and, “Where the fug are, we?” All the normal stuff. While they were figuring out how to get to San Diego, I took the opportunity to rest my eyes.

Some more riding and a motel for the night.

 Then on to San Diego. Lunch on the beach and then a visit to the Naval Museum.

Couldn’t get out of CA without parking on the highway

Next stop was Tombstone, Arizona. Berry is a Big Western Fan and even brought a western shirt, bolo neckwear and a buckskin jacket to wear, as we visited and even got a stagecoach ride.

We ended up at the 4 Deuces Saloon for some adult beverages.

Land speed record holder Jay Allen and Ariel rode over from Lowell Arizona to meet us.

Before the bar closed, we had agreed to meet in Bisbee, Arizona for Breakfast.

Vivian got us lodging at a cool place in town. It even had a hitching rail and Berry tied his iron horse to it.

We did make it to Bisbee for breakfast with Jay and then rode to his place in Lowell.

WOW

Coming back into the United States the three motorcycles in front of me got in with just showing their driver’s license. When it was my turn things changed. The border officer told me to pull to the side and asked if I had any weapons on me. Just a pocket knife, I answered. Okay, please ride through that machine over there. It was a big Xray type thing.

About this time a swarm of officers came out of the building.

The young border patrol agent said Sir I am sorry but we need to search your motorcycle.

You do not need to call me sir, I am not a officer. And continued with no problem, let me unlock and open all the compartments. After I did that, I handed him my VA card which stated I was a disabled veteran.

Next thing I know an officer with oak leaf clusters on his shoulder comes to talk to me and asks does this happen often, to which I answered No. We do not have borders in Florida.

He proceeded to ask me if I had any idea why this was going on. I answered, not really, but I suspect something came up that I am known to be armed and dangerous. The expression on his face was priceless.

I went on to say, “That Is True, but what it did not mention was when that was put in my file I also had a Federal Concealed Firearm License. I was one of the people providing personal protection to then President Jimmy Carter’s sister Gloria.

Next, he asked about the press plate on the back of my motorcycle and I told him I was the Senior Editor at Bikernet.com a large motorcycle publication.

I answered Yes, just not sure if that is before or after I make a phone call. He quickly answered you are free to leave anytime you want and sorry about the inconvenience. I told him I did not mind and was happy they were doing a good job protecting our border.

I did not know until later that Jay Allen had stopped to see what was happening with me and when told to keep going, he refused to do so without me. That is a stand-up man.

Berry was behind me and could see me having a fun time with the agents.

Once we were back in the states, we did get some photos of all of us at the border wall. Photos were not allowed in the search area LOL.

Just a Note: Numerous times during the trip I had mentioned to Berry that I did not want to go to Mexico and or that I thought it might not be a good idea. I knew there was a 50/50 chance I might get stopped. I was more concerned about not being allowed to go into Mexico than getting back into the country just that it might be an inconvenience to those with me. We ended up staying the evening at Jay’s.

In the morning we took route 80 to interstate 20. Nice scenic road and stopped at a little restaurant for Breakfast before getting back on the interstate. They had a cool thing with kid’s hand prints and Molly added hers before we left.

 Even though I had put a new charging system on my motorcycle before the trip I had issues with the volt meter on the motorcycle bouncing all over the place. We checked the charging a couple of times with a meter and read that it was charging. Whatever in New Mexico the low battery light came on. Contacted Southwest Wheels at 1800 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces. They took a regulator off one of their own motorcycles and had us back on the road in no time. Very Cool people and a good shop so if you are ever in the area stop by and see them.

 The next day we were in Texas and stopped at the same hotel in Abilene, and of course Dana and I made it back to the steak house.

Leaving at 6:00 in the morning we made it to Louisiana or Mississippi and stopped for the night.

Early up and on the road to beat the heat headed for Selma Alabama for a milkshake then on to Dothan.

Oh, yea from hot and dry to a downpour and issues seeing where I was going…

Made it to Berry’s house and stayed the night.

On 4^th of July, I kissed everyone goodby and headed home to Florida.

I was a 5524-mile coast to coast ride twice with a lot of good stories and memories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H-D Legacy of Competition Inspires Custom Paint for Nine Touring Models

MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson today revealed the new Apex factory custom paint option for select Harley-Davidson® Grand American Touring models.

The dynamic new paint scheme debuts at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Apex custom paint is inspired by the long and successful competition history of Harley-Davidson, the world’s most iconic motorcycle brand. A racing legacy established more than a century ago in hill climbs, enduros, and fairground flat tracks continues today as the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory team defends its 2021 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers championship.

“Apex factory custom paint gives riders the opportunity to express the thrill of speed and competition on the bodywork of their bagger,” said Brad Richards, VP of Design and Creative Director – Motorcycles. “This paint scheme communicates velocity and forward momentum with lines and colors inspired by Harley-Davidson competition motorcycles.”

The Apex paint scheme features a graphic outline on the fuel tank which mimics the shape of the tank on the legendary Harley-Davidson® XR750 flat track racing motorcycle. On models with a fairing the graphic sweeps back to align with the tank graphic and leads with an angle that suggests speed. The lines on the front fender connect visually to those on the side covers and saddlebags, creating a flowing effect. When viewed in profile, the motorcycle appears to be in motion.

The color scheme starts with a base of Vivid Black paint. A graphic element adds Gauntlet Gray panels surrounded by an accent stripe of Jet Fire Orange – the original color applied to the XR750 competition models. Each panel is designed with inner drop shadows and a subtle Bar & Shield pattern that fades in and out throughout the scheme. This fade effect was inspired by the checkered fade seen on Harley-Davidson Factory Team race bikes. Clear coat paint is applied as a final layer. The Apex custom paint is applied in-house at Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Assembly and Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations.

The Apex custom paint will be offered globally for the remainder of the 2022 model ordering period as a factory-installed option for nine Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring models:

• Road King® Special model
• Street Glide® Special model (Chrome and Black trim versions)
• Ultra Limited model (Chrome and Black trim versions)
• Road Glide® Limited model (Chrome and Black trim versions)
• Road Glide® Special model (Chrome and Black trim versions)

Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories will offer Tour-Pak® luggage carriers and custom front fenders painted to match the Apex paint scheme. This will allow riders to further customize a motorcycle ordered with Apex factory custom paint.

See a local authorized Harley-Davidson® dealer (click here) for details on ordering a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle and accessories with Apex factory custom paint.

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event: AHDRA Southern Michigan Bike Fest
when: July 29-31, 2022
where: Milan Dragway, Michigan, USA

AHDRA All-American motorcycle drag racing provided the mid summer thunder with the Southern Michigan Bike Fest at reborn Milan Dragway on July 29-31, and Bad Apple Racing’s Tracy Kile thundered the longest.

Top Fuel winner Kile wasn’t the fastest dog all weekend but kept the candles lit across the line each and every pass—most importantly in the final.

“Our motor was hurt all weekend,” said Kile. “I was the only guy that went down the track all six passes, and it probably was because I was a little underpowered. 6.60 And .70 was really as quick as that bike was going to run all weekend.”

Kile’s performance problem was a lack of good sealing rings that has plagued the class and it’s enormous pistons. “You know, we’re all struggling with this ring issue. It just ain’t sealing up good. When you come back from a pass, it’s got a bunch of nitro in the oil. You put two quarts in to race, you come back and you take four quarts out. You know that’s just slowing you down.”

Still, Kile’s consistency qualified him number one with a 6.69 at 206 mph.

Defending Top Fuel Champion Ryan Peery found good power and bite on raceday, though, and put down a couple .40s to establish himself as the performance leader.

But when Peery and Kile met in the final, Ryan’s performance lasted only about 330 feet. “The bike dropped a hole first,” reported Peery. “Then idling down the track, the motor stopped completely. The motor cases bearing keeper backed out and locked the motor up. A burnt hole in a valve either caused the initial problem or was a result of the motor suddenly stopping. Good thing it’s only money…”

“I went down the track but I got lucky in the final that Ryan hurt whatever he hurt,” said Kile. “But it takes a little luck to win these things too, you know. Consistency, reliability, and a little luck. So, great weekend.

“I want to thank the track and Harold and Perry, the owners that we worked with. They rolled out the red carpet for us to make this an annual thing. They were just great and went above and beyond what a lot of these tracks you get any more when you get there. The facility was awesome with some great tree coverage.

“I want to thank my competitors. You can’t race if you ain’t got competitors out there to race against, you know, so you always want to give them a shout out.

“And of course, Mary (Tracy’s girlfriend Mary Dangrow, also a racer). I couldn’t even go race without Mary right now, you know. She’s a workhorse, she’s awesome. We had John Wayne (Stephens) pegging me, but other than that, it was me and her starting the bike and sending it up the track six times. That ain’t easy, man, it’s hard. I’m blessed to have her, and she’s an awesome rider.”

2020 champ Rich Vreeland’s bike died after the burnout for round one, handing Peery the bye that round. Billy “Jack” Jackson smoked his tire against Dr. Jimmy “Mac” McMillan in E1, and Dr. Jimmy lost round two to Peery.

Jason Pridemore made a rare appearance with his awesome blown bike, making incredible smoky burnouts before continuing the smoke show in the first 60 feet. And Curtis Heisler was on hand making licensing passes.

Hawaya Racing Nitro Funnybike champion Michael Balch had an easy one this weekend, being the only combination for that class in the house. Still, the dedicated Pennsylvania racer put in a lotta work and a lotta laps.

“Like always, (AHDRA owner) Bill Rowe put on a great event with smooth running classes,” said Balch. “Milan Dragway put out a great surface for us to compete on and overall it was a great event.

“My team went there with an attitude of winning. We wished there would have been more Funnybikes to compete with, but with diesel prices we can understand—it’s a huge cost.

“We made a first hit at 7.50 with the Gainesville tune-up. Second hit cleaned it up to a 7.20, third hit 6.95, and final run of 6.92. I was out of it early because there were no 1000 foot cones. I lifted about 100-200 feet short. It was my fault, not the bike or the track.

“I could not be happier with the performance of my team. John Red Rhea was on the phone with Gregg Dahl and Damon discussing changes together. All the changes they made put me on a great running machine.

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“With the support of my team—Red, Gregg, Damon, and Matt—I feel unbeatable. My sponsors are my backbone, they keep me able to fund it, and the Lord blesses me with the ability to do it.”

Balch will soon be blessed with extra Funnybike competition in the form of Vicksburg, Michigan’s Phil Lower on a Mike Romine-built piece. But on this particular weekend, Lower took the Hawaya Racing Pro Fuel win against veteran racer Rocky Jackson. Lower took the tree .077 to .119 and stayed out front for the 7.78 to 7.96 win.

“We tore up a lot of stuff yesterday, but we were up all night getting it back together, and it paid off,” said Lower, who rides Tyler Wilson’s old bike—freshly unwrapped and clear-coated.

“I couldn’t have done it without my crew,” continued the General Motors retiree. “Mike Romine helps me with the bike and helps me maintain it, Ricky ‘Grizz’ Lee, and my girlfriend Jen Worley. We had a lot of family here because it is a close race, and everybody kind of pitched in and we got it done. And other racers helped a lot because they had the parts.

“I also wanna thank Buddy Foss and Janette Thornley, they helped me out a lot. And Jack Romine also.”

Charging Charley Douglass has a bike to be reckoned with, taking a decisive GMS Racing Engines Xtreme Outlaw win in an all-turbo final. Douglass calmly gave up .058 at the tree to opponent Dwayne “Smokey” Gee before throwing down near-apocalyptic numbers on his way to a winning 7.87 at 177.39 mph. Depending on who you talk to, that pass ranks among the top three or four no-bar Harley passes of all-time—and on a still-new combination.

“I believe I’m third behind Gregg Dahl’s 7.62 or 3 and Andy Simon Sr.’s 7.70 at 182, said Douglass. Then comes Stacey Bortz at 7.90, Mike Motto at 7.92, and Stephane Crete’s 7.98.

Dahl stakes a claim as consistency king with “Ten passes in the .60s in two weeks on local non-pro prep.”

“My Outlaw Xtreme turbo bike has been a very trying experiment,” admitted Douglass, who’s made 15 quarter mile passes on it to date. “I still have plenty more power to attempt to hook up.

“I started the weekend with T-n-T on Friday with no good passes. I struggled trying to keep the rear tire from smoking about ten feet from the starting line. I smoked one clutch pack Saturday trying to take as much clutch out as I could.

“Sunday morning I tried another combination and burnt the second clutch pack of the weekend. Going into first round of eliminations Sunday, I put a fresh Energy One Clutches clutch in and a new tune-up in the MaxxECU from Jesse Brown. We ran an 8.10 with a 1.306 60 foot, winning first round against Victor Gotay. Victor has helped me with tuning and clutch set-up since the end of last year.

“So, I had Jesse tweak the tune-up some and we ran 7.873 at 177 mph in the final against Dwayne. That was my first 7 second pass!

“This was an emotional weekend for the Douglass Racing team. A very good friend of ours, Steve Allstaedt, was laid to rest on Saturday, so this win was in honor of him.

“I want to thank God for keeping me safe and sane. My wife Angel Douglass for being so supportive, I love you. My dad for being my teammate and best friend. My nephew Jacob for helping us at the track. Special thanks to the Ken Browne family for showing everyone a Harley could run with a turbo.

“My youngest daughter, son in-law, and two of my granddaughters spent Saturday with me at the track and that was great also. My “Brother ” Ralph also spent the weekend with us.”

Douglass continued to thank Energy One Clutches, Axtell Sales, Dan Daffner, CP-Carrillo, JB Tech Jesse Brown, Victor Gotay, Andy Simon Sr., SA Racing Steve Allstaedt, Advanced Sleeve, H-D of Lynchburg, Vreelands H-D, R&D Motorsports, Joe’s Parts, Xlxbhorsepower, Chad Hart, and Justin Collier.

Jason Broski might have the best name in racing, but he most definitely has a quick, well sorted out, all-motor Bagger that stays firmly flat and planted from launch to finishline. Broski won Horsepower Inc. Pro Outlaw Bagger against Street Kingz racer Reggie “Hamma” Elliott. Hamma nailed Broski .017 to .062 at the tree, but Broski’s Kibblewhites were opening and closing at wicked pace to carry him to a winning 9.07 against Hamma’s 9.90.

“It was a rollercoaster ride,” said Broski, who unloaded Friday with four 8 second passes in a row. That includes a side-by-side 8 second Bagger pass for only the second time and the first since 2020, according to Broski. “It was me and Victor Gotay, with him riding Dwayne Gee’s bike.”

Broski reported that during Saturday qualifying, making no changes, his bike was losing ET every lap and 4 mph. “After sleeping on it, I made changes for Sunday’s eliminations. MPH instantly came back and ET started dropping.”

In the hottest part of the day with density altitude in the 2800s, Broski made one more lap—an 8.94 that he says is a record-setting ET for an all-motor M8.

“I’m always grateful for the support from Ward Performance, Kibblewhite Precision Machining, and Gardner Racing Concepts.”

Broski also runner-upped to Street Kingz racer and number one qualifier Gee in MTC Pro Comp Outlaw.

The Cronenberger name was omnipresent in AHDRA winners circles of the 2000s, and Brad Cronenberger brought it back at Milan with 11:50 and Universal Fleet & Tire 10.90 wins.

The 10.90 win came against Chris Phipps in the final. Cronenberger took the tree by .032 against Phipps and ran closer to the number to boot. Against Cody Rozeski in the 11:50 final, Cronenberger took the tree by a whopping .092 and was able to coast in well over the index for the win.

“I took a few years off (and) was racing off-road dirtbikes, because that was something I could get my son involved with, too,” said Brad. “I decided to come back out when I saw they were bringing the Junior Dragbikes back. I should have my son in there for Rockingham.

“I really only signed up for the 10.90 class to try and get some seat time on my bike after not racing for so many years. I was fortunate to catch a few breaks along the way and managed to make my way through the ladder.

“The 11.50 class, I ran a few 11.49s on qualifying day, so I knew I was close. I managed to have good reaction times all day and get another win.

“I wanna thank my wife. She’s the one who convinced me to get back out there.”

Louisiana racer Scott Tomsu qualified number one and won Super Stock and V-Twin Powersports Hot Rod Bagger, beating J. Clarks in the HRB final.

John Price took the Zippers Performance Pro Modified win against George Futch, Kimberly DeShields beat Gary Douglass in the Pingel Modified final, number one qualifier John Terry took the Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Super Gas 9.90 win over Clayton Danford, and C. Hayworth beat Heather Van Fleet in the Super Pro 10.30 final.

L. Stevens won Sunday’s Eliminator final against N. Messina, while Stephen Lacy won on Saturday. Saturday’s Trophy class winner was C. Tipping.

The coolest thing that happened all weekend? That would be the return of Junior Dragbikes and the many laps made by the Hines brothers. More of this please!

Bill Rowe and the AHDRA’s next stop—Sturgis on August 7-9.

The AHDRA website is at http://raceahdra.com/

AHDRA is owned by Pulse Marketing, the motorsports promotion company run by veteran drag racer Rowe and his family.

AHDRA thanks Cox Double Eagle Harley-Davidson, Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson, Gainesville Harley-Davidson , MTC Engineering , Hawaya Racing, Pingel Enterprise, GMS Racing Engines, Zippers Performance, Horsepower Inc., Vanson Leathers , Universal Fleet & Tire, IHDRA, V-Twin Powersports, Daryl Coffin Motorsports, All-Harley World Shootout, Axtell Cylinders and Racers For Christ.

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Sturgis Here We Come!

Holy hell do Cycle Source have a lot going on for the 82nd running of the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally… and even better, y’all are invited and it’s all Free!

­Dennis Kirk Garage Build Show
Saturday, August 6th – Iron Horse Saloon
­The ONLY show specifically for the home garage builder! Registration starts at 11am, awards in over a dozen classes are at 4pm. Come hang out with Chris, Heather, Dumptruck and Professional Monkey!

16th Annual Cycle Source Custom Ride In Bike Show
Sunday, August 7th – Iron Horse Saloon
For 16 years in a row Cycle Source has been celebrating the custom motorcycle scene in Sturgis with one killer show, and this year is no different! With awards in 33 classes there is a class for every seat. Best of Show wins a full feature in the Magazine and takes home a bitcoin rolling chassis from Paughco! No charge to show!

5th Annual Vintage Day
Monday, August 8th – Iron Horse Saloon
If you love Old Iron, then this is your jam for sure. Special parking for antique and vintage motorcycles PLUS free lunch and commemorative poster for the first 100 AMCA card holders! AND…it’s all FREE, FREE, FREE

The Original Performance Bike Show With Lil Evil Inkorpor8ted
Tuesday August 9th – Steel Pony Campground
Join Kurt & crew the Steel Pony Campground for the 6th Annual Original Performance Bike Show. Awards in 11 Classes plus Best of Show gets a full feature in Cycle Source Magazine. No Charge to Show!

Baker BurnOut Drags
Tuesday, August 9th – Iron Horse Saloon
Heads Up Bracket Racing Until There Is A Sturgis Champion! Bert “F#@king” Baker himself will be engineering this crazy train! Trophies & Cash Prizes. Sign-Ups Start at 7:00, Racing Starts at 8:00ish

16th Annual Run To The Line
Wednesday, August 1oth – Starts At The Iron Horse Saloon
Ride with Cycle Source and Friends Through the Black Hills. Nostalgic Bag Lunch provided at our pit stop. Photography by World Famous Motorcycle Photographer Michael Lichter. As always, this is a FREE event.

Black Hills Boogie Chopper Show And Disco Party
Thursday August 11th – Steel Pony Campground
Be a playa at our 70’s Black Hills Boogie Chopper Show & Disco Party. Cash prizes and trophies raddest bikes of the night and the best ’70s get-up. Party is poolside… Pimps Up Hoes Down baby! As always, there’s no cost to party with us.

Biker Olympics & Mini Bike Drags
Friday, August 12th – Iron Horse Saloon
Win a $200 cash prize in each of 5 games, with a championship leather belt for the overall winner! Slow Race, Keg Roll, Spoon Race, The Waitress, and Weenie Bite. PLUS – mini bike drag races between games.

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“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” – Kris Kristofferson

Those words, sung by Janis Joplin over fifty years ago, were a generation’s anthem. Yet, there is a lot more to losing freedom than the catchy lyrics of a song. In fact, losing freedom is easier than defending and keeping it.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation takes seriously the quest to protect the freedoms that motorcyclists sometimes take for granted. A lobbying team with a never-ending presence on Capitol Hill. A definitive commitment to grassroots activism with the MRF’s annual Bikers Inside the Beltway. And the annual Meeting of the Minds – nearly forty years of bringing bikers’ rights advocates together to enhance their organizational and legislative skills.

To the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, freedom is not just another word for nothing left to lose. Promoting freedom is the core of the MRF’s existence. The annual Meeting of the Minds is where freedom is mainlined.

The 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds, scheduled for September 22-25 in Des Moines Iowa, will be a 3-day exercise in freedom enhancement. The event will take freedom way beyond “…nothing left to lose.”

The Meeting of the Minds – renewing old friendships and making new ones. The Meeting of the Minds – three days of nuts-and-bolts workshops to augment the tools needed to promote and protect the rights of all motorcyclists. The Meeting of the Minds – more than a dozen presentations and workshops to build and strengthen individual’s and state motorcyclists’ rights organization’s commitment to protecting the freedoms motorcycling represents.

Workshops and presentations include but are not limited to:

• Up-to-the-minute Legislative Updates
• Working with motorcycle clubs for the common goal of defending freedom
• Aging demographics – what it means to motorcycling
• Paying the price of freedom

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation lives and understands that freedom is not just another word for nothing left to lose, understands Eternal Vigilance… and understands The Blessings of Freedom… and understands the commitments needed to protect rights, liberty, freedom, and our motorcycles from the pending siege from over-regulating and callous bureaucracies. The MRF is committed to promote and defend the freedoms that all motorcyclists’ rights advocates understand.

The Meeting of the Minds – September 22-25, Marriott Downtown Des Moines, 700 Grand Avenue. Book your group rate for Motorcycle Riders Foundation Annual Meeting 2022. Or call (888) 236-2427 and mention Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) when you make reservations.

Use this link to register for the conference Meeting of the Minds 2022 Last Day to Book: Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Thank you for your support of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and we look forward to seeing you in Des Moines for the 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds.

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Vance & Hines Expands New PCX Lineup with Return of the Pro Pipe and Debut of Bagger Race Replica System

Santa Fe Springs CA – Vance & Hines, which earlier this week announced its innovative new PCX (Power Chamber Exhaust) technology, is now adding two new 2-into-1 exhaust systems to their product line. The introduction includes the return of the ultra-popular Pro Pipe 2-into-1 exhaust system and a system inspired by the one used on the company’s King of the Baggers racers, a series that has inspired a new level of custom and performance in Harley-Davidson touring bikes. PCX technology ensures that these Vance & Hines systems meet all EPA emissions criteria.

Pro Pipe is a classic design that has twenty years of evolution and improvement built into its return to market. It has all the ingredients for making power: stepped headers, an oversized collector and long megaphone muffler. The new generation Pro Pipe now features the innovative PCX™ technology, which integrates a chambered high-flow catalyst in the megaphone for a bigger boost in torque and a more robust rumble of a big V-Twin motor. The placement of the catalyst deeper into the muffler moves heat away from the rider and improves rider comfort.

The Pro Pipe system fits Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring (2017-2022) and Softail (2018-2022) models, as well as late model Twin Cam Touring models (2010-2016).

The Vance & Hines Hi-Output RR exhaust system comes directly out of the development work done for the riders in the King of the Baggers class of the MotoAmerica Road Racing Championships. Constructed of high grade, 304 stainless steel, the hand TIG welded headers of the Hi-Output RR step from 1.75″ to 1.875″ to 2.0″ and feed into the same oversized collector used on the race exhaust system. The collector is even rotated to add extra ground clearance to enable steeper lean angles through the turns. Finishing off the system is the Vance & Hines mid-length 4″ Hi-Output megaphone muffler featuring the same laser-cut riveted badge as the race system. The consumer version of the system includes PCX technology using a chambered, high flow catalyst which increases torque, especially at mid-range RPMs.

The Hi-Output RR system fits Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring models (2017-2022). An optional accessory heat shield kit will also be available.

“The Pro Pipe is a rider favorite and we’re so glad to bring it back with PCX technology,” said Vance & Hines President and CEO Mike Kennedy. “With our company’s roots in racing and our excitement about this year’s King of the Baggers program, the race-replica high-output system was a no brainer. I can’t wait to see a bagger ride by with the same pipes that James Rispoli has on his Vance & Hines race bike.”

Both systems are available this week at Vance & Hines’ two locations at the Sturgis Rally. Vance & Hines staff at both Black Hills Harley-Davidson and at J&P Cycles in Sturgis are showing all the company’s top products to attendees at the rally.

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1. Pro Pipe System Details

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Stepped Headers and Oversized Collector
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA Emissions Criteria
• Retail price $1,199.99 (Chrome), $1,249.99 (Black)

2. Hi-Output RR System Details

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Lightweight High Grade 304 Stainless Steel Construction
• Hand TIG Welded
• Available in Brushed Works Finish or Matte Black
• Fits with Standard (Non-Stretched) Saddlebags
• Meets EPA Emissions Criteria
• Retail price $1,399.99 (Brushed), $1,549.99 (Black)

Hey,

If you’re rolling into the majestic black hills for the rally, feel free to drop me a line with your thoughts: Bandit@bikernet.com. Tell me how many years you’ve been coming and why. Or tell me how you felt about the Rally or the ride this year.

Since I’m in the industry and have been involved since 1979. I’ve been coming and riding out since 1987 and now I’ve lived in the region for 2.5 years. I sorta have my reasons for being here. Since moving to Sturgis, the rally experience has changed for me. I’m helping Marilyn with her show activities. That includes S&S, Paughco and Baker drivetrain. I’ll sign books at the Builders Breakfast which supports All Kids Ride.

I will attend several Hamster rides including one for fallen brothers. I plan to check out the new Saddlemen Ranch, and I’m involved with the Sturgis Hall of Fame Breakfast and will introduce new inductee, the master of gel seats, Tom Seymour. Of course, I will also check out Michael Lichters Motorcycles and Art Exhibit. He does a helluva job.

That’s not all, we are preparing for the run to Bonneville this year, later this month. Micah McCloskey, the pilot, is riding into the Black Hills from Auburn, California and we will spend a day, or part of a day tinkering with the Salt Torpedo. Hang on for another report in the news.

I’m hoping to meet and spend some time with my grandson, who is riding out from LA with Dr. Hamster.

Two days ago, I spent most of the day fixing a brother’s old Softail and yesterday another long-distance rider called. He broke his drive belt and was looking for a shop. I steered him to Dakota V-Twin, Randy Cramer’s pristine shop in Spearfish. Randy is all set up for Dyno tuning. And yesterday I stopped at Sasha’s Cycles in Sturgis, a vintage shop, to see if he had a front brake cable and lever for the ’48 UL in the shop.

I heard from Mike Taylor, the boss of Barnett’s Cables today. They are set up next to the Sturgis community center and Chance can make any cable I need. There’s more, but I better hit the news:

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, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.

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ABOUT @JOEY55._:
Joey Robinson is a stunt rider and business owner from San Diego, California. Joey is the owner of a successful apparel business,
Senders Only.

“Senders Only’s heritage is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for an extreme lifestyle. There are details and styles that go beyond time and identify an attitude and a way of life. Senders come from all walks of life. From athletes to entrepreneurs to that sweaty palmed teenager looking to approach the cute girl in class.

It’s not what you send but, how you SEND IT!”
-Joey Robinson

We replaced the battery and discovered our Ctek charger wasn’t working properly. I will send it in for checking today. With the battery charged I checked the controls and attempted to start the beast. It wouldn’t start. No apparent spark. I started chasing the power source.

Cabana Dan and I installed the new balanced rear wheel with a fresh time from Deadwood Custom Cycles, but we weren’t happy with the brake caliper alignment and I ordered shims from McMaster Carr. They arrive and we will tackle alignment tomorrow.

I discovered a bad ground, although we made sure we had extra grounds because of the rubber mounted JIMS driveline. I solved the issue and the monster fired to life immediately. I will run a direct ground from the ignition system to the battery tomorrow.

–Bandit

MIC members, through the association’s latest retail sales report, are now getting a detailed look at sales performance for the industry at the end of second quarter. But let’s take a step back and look at some data over the years.

When you compare this year’s sales performance to the same period in 2019, the last year before the pandemic, sales are up in every category:

Scooter: 18 Percent Increase
On-Highway: 3.8 Percent Increase
Dual: 63.7 Percent Increase
Off-Highway: 40.7 Percent Increase

Here’s where it gets really interesting. Dual-purpose sales have continuous YOY growth since 2016 and impressively, the Q2 2022 sales volume is the highest quarter in the history of the MIC Retail Sales Reporting System for this segment. The off-highway category is also on a sales tear; YTD 2022 sales are the third highest since 2008 (with only 2020 and 2021 outperforming).

Fuel prices are expected to remain high, though they have eased slightly since the historic highs we experienced in May and June. During previous spikes in fuel prices, our industry saw an influx of new and returning riders seeking an efficient commuting alternative. With two years of increased sales, can we leverage this spike in fuel prices to attract even more new riders, while keeping the tens of thousands of new riders who purchased during the pandemic riding?

Will increased fuel prices incentivize riders to take their bikes out of the garage more often and encourage newer riders to keep riding, helping to build more lifelong riders?

Our team is committed to innovating and developing ways to support our membership and the entire industry, with a strong focus on inspiring new riders and keeping the riders we do have riding and engaged. This includes spearheading initiatives for our industry to accomplish together. While there are several examples, I’d like to share updates on two programs.

In light of the growing popularity of the dual-purpose category, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation created the AdventureBike RiderCourse. This course will help new owners get the most out of their bikes by teaching them fundamental dirt-riding skills so they can gain the confidence to take their bikes off-road. You can read more about what this course entails in this Men’s Journal story.

Additionally, this fall we are launching a national campaign and a new comprehensive website at RideWithUs.com.

–Erik Pritchard
MIC President and CEO

Morgan Hill, CA based company Kodlin USA Inc. has partnered with Brands That Shine to improve their education and training of the US Dealer Network.

In addition to Kodlin’s North American distributor Harddrive, Kodlin has recently signed a distribution agreement with Janesville, WI based distributor Drag Specialties.

The assignment of Brands That Shine will add the on the ground support necessary to give dealers and distributor sales reps the tools to drive incremental sales with the Kodlin product line.

Jessica, owner of Brands That Shine and her team will travel the country while directly representing Kodlin at dealerships and industry events.

Holger Mohr, President of Kodlin USA says: “I was always impressed with Jessica’s passion for the Powersports Industry, Parts & Accessories and for Sales and Marketing in general. Her positive attitude, great dealer network and knowledge of all levels of the distributor’s sales organization as well as her professional work attitude are a perfect addition to our team”.

Jessica ads that “I am looking forward to working with the Kodlin team and to educate hundreds of reps and dealer staff about the product line. While headquartered in the US, we know the Kodlin roots are in Germany and that they have an uncompromisable focus on high-quality engineering and manufacturing. That gives my company the confidence to only promote the best quality products you can find on the market and the dealer will see minimal to no returns because Kodlin products don’t fail.”

What started as a line of M8 Softail oriented products has grown into the lighting, suspension, body and controls category for Touring, Sportster S and even Pan America models. Kodlin USA is going to continue to grow their product portfolio. Look forward to a visit from Brands that Shine making sure your dealership can turn this into incremental sales.

About Kodlin USA Inc.:
In 1984, sparked by Fred Kodlin’s vision of creating custom bikes represented in a way the world hadn’t seen before, Kodlin Motorcycles was established. Pushing the boundaries of what a motorcycle can be, the Kodlin name has built a reputation for original bike building, cutting-edge product design and high- quality manufacturing. Now available worldwide, Kodlin USA co-founders Len Kodlin and Holger Mohr have created a hybrid of accessories and design – inspired by both American and European influences.

Kodlin accessories have distinct fit, form and functional characteristics not found on the market today.

info@KodlinUSA.com and www.KodlinUSA.com

INTERMOT 2022: WORLD OF eNNOVATION presents innovations for smart technologies

Test modern mobility on the ePARCOURS

It’s time once again from 4 to 9 October 2022: INTERMOT, the international motorcycle and scooter trade fair, will then open its doors in Cologne. As an important and leading international business and event trade fair for the world of motorised two-wheel vehicles, INTERMOT 2022 is starting with a future-oriented concept that combines the tried and tested with innovative segments and activities. Under the overriding theme “WORLD OF INTERMOT”, the most important segments will be brought to life and depicted in six “worlds”. At the WORLD OF eNNOVATION, everything thus revolves around e-mobility and visionary technologies. Modern mobility on motorised two-wheel vehicles has long since become more than a vision for the future, and all motorcycle and scooter fans who are interested in alternative propulsion and smart technologies will find the corresponding solutions and models at INTERMOT 2022. The WORLD OF eNNOVATION shows, for example, how visionary technologies can be used to improve your motorcycling experience. From smart safety technologies like riding assist systems and app & smartphone integration to eFuels.

State of the art technology provides practical solutions for everyday use – evident in the WORLD OF eNNOVATION with, among other things, Black Tea Motorbikes, the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, Horwin, Ilafa, Solevtric, Ridelink or Zero. From Zero, Black Tea Motorbikes, Horwin and Ilafa, motorcycle fans will see cool and high-quality electric motorcycles and electric scooters. Solectric presents intelligent assistants and innovative cameras, while Ridelink will show the latest connect apps and WingMan modules. The University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt is represented in Cologne with an interdisciplinary research project dedicated to the development and testing of new technologies in the field of e-mobility. The GAUSS electric motorcycle presented at INTERMOT is equipped with a quickly exchangeable battery system that can be replaced with a fully charged system within a few seconds.

One can also directly try out and test many innovations live, because the motto on the ePARCOURS of INTERMOT is: completely energised – with smart e-mobility! Here you will find models ready for test rides – pedelecs, electric kick scooters or scooters. For many of the vehicles you don’t even need a driver’s licence at all.

BIKE SHOWS & EVENTS :  FREE ENTRY FOR CONTESTANTS & SPECTATORS

DENNIS KIRK GARAGE BUILD
Saturday, August 6

CYCYLE SOURCE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
Sunday, August 7

AMCA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Monday, August 8

LIL EVIL’S PERFORMANCE BUILT BIKE SHOW
Tuesday, August 9
@ Steel Pony Campground

BAKER DRIVETRAIN BURNOUT DRAG RACING
8:00 PM START
Tuesday, August 9
Perewitz Custom Paint Show
PEREWITZ CUSTOM PAINT SHOW
Wednesday, August 10

Hamsters’ Ride In
HAMSTERS RIDE-IN
& SHOW
Thursday, August 11

RUN TO THE LINE
Thursday, August 11
@ Steel Pony Campground

BLACK HILLS BOOGIE & CHOPPER SHOW
Thursday, August 11
@ Steel Pony Campground

BIKER OLYMPICS
Friday, August 12

RAT ROD INVASION
& BIKINI CONTEST
Saturday, August 13

Iron Horse Saloon – Sturgis | 888 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD 57785

All wheels unite every Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Join riders (and non-riders) for free live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and outdoor food and beverage. The Bike Night Koozie Special is back. Enjoy $3 Busch Light all season long. Plus, the all-new Harley-Davidson® Shop is keeping its doors open until 8 p.m. for Bike Nights throughout the season.

8/4 This Side Up
8/11 The Now
8/18 Barnyard Stompers

Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar), Alex Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) and Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) return to the demanding Silverstone track for the British Grand Prix, round twelfth of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship season.

The British round of the World Championship was held at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy between 1949 and 1976 on the legendary 60.7 km public road course. The first winner in the former 500 cc premier class was British rider Harold Daniel on a Norton.

The Isle of Man TT retained its status as a World Championship event until 1976. The British round, already as British GP, was held in 1977 at the Silverstone circuit, a permanent 4.7 km track built on an air base of World War II.

From 1987 the British GP moved to the technical and winding Donington Park, a 4,023-meter track that hosted the event until the 2009 season. From 2010 onwards, the British GP returned to a renovated Silverstone with a longer perimeter of 5.9 km, hosting the event until today. Since then, the British GP has been cancelled in 2018 due to faulty resurfacing unable to drain rainwater and in 2020 due to the global health emergency.

The biggest winner of the British GP at Silverstone in the 500 cc era (1977-1986) was the American Kenny Roberts, with three victories with Yamaha in 1978, 1979 and 1983. With two wins stands Randy Mamola (1980 and 1984), followed by the single wins of Pat Hennen (1977), Jack Middelburg (1981), Franco Uncini (1982), Freddie Spencer (1985) and Wayne Gardner (1986).

In the British GP period at Donington Park (1987-2009) under the 500cc (until 2001) and MotoGP (from 2002 to 2009) regulations, the most successful rider was Valentino Rossi, with five victories (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005), followed by Kevin Schwantz with four (1989, 1990, 1991 and 1994), Mick Doohan’s three wins (1995-1997) and Casey Stoner’s two victories (2007 and 2008).

Focusing on the modern MotoGP era at Silverstone (2010-2021), the biggest winner has been Jorge Lorenzo with three victories (2010, 2012 and 2013), followed by the single wins of Casey Stoner (2011), Marc Marquez (2014), Valentino Rossi (2015), Maverick Viñales (2016), Andrea Dovizioso (2017), Alex Rins (2019) and Fabio Quartararo (2021).

By manufacturers, the biggest British GP winner (whether at Silverstone or Donington Park, in 500 cc or MotoGP classes) has been Honda with 16 victories, followed by Yamaha with 14, Suzuki with 10 and Ducati with 3 wins.

The king of MotoGP pole position at Silverstone from 2010 onwards has been Marc Marquez with 5 poles (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019), followed by Jorge Lorenzo’s two (2010 and 2018) and the single poles of Casey Stoner (2011), Alvaro Bautista (2012), home hero Cal Cruthlow (2016) and Pol Espargaro (2021).

In the modern era the fastest race lap has gone to Marc Marquez on three occasions (2014, 2017 and 2019), followed by the two of Jorge Lorenzo (2010 and 2012), Nicky Hayden (2011), Dani Pedrosa (2013), Valentino Rossi (2015), Maverick Viñales (2016) and Fabio Quartararo (2021).

D&D Machine was one of the first really well built custom springers I remember. I think D&D may have become Jammer.

Of course, Paugho made good springers and may have supplied parts to other manufacturers. W&W was a good source as well.

I’ve always liked the looks of the girder, but have never personally owned one. I stick to telescopic front ends. The Earl’s front fork seems more like a reversed swingarm than a springer to me, though they have a loyal following and work very well on sidecar rigs. I suppose the leaf spring front forks count as springers as well.

–Sam Burns

We have a ton of springer images. We are pondering a springer experience story. I have a couple, but feel free to reach out if you have a story we can share.
–Bandit

SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR KRISTI NOEM
JOINS LEGENDS RIDE–CELEBRITY LINEUP

Get the chance to meet South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as she joins the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride festivities on Monday, Aug. 8!

During the event, you’ll also have opportunity to bring home a signed copy of her brand-new book, “Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland.”

Be one of the first 30 to reserve Gov. Kristi Noem’s Book and she will place a personalized autograph and have her photo taken as the book is handed to you at the reception that follows the Legends Ride.

Proceeds of all purchases will benefit the Buffalo Chip’s chosen Legends Ride charities, the SD Special Olympics Rapid City Flame and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.

Learn More
Reserve Ride Space
Reserve Book

Ride & Rub Elbows with Legends
Monday, Aug. 8, 2022

Kristi Noem is just one of many big names joining the Legends Ride!

AMA National and Regional News—

Washington D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a special investigation into the crash of a 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicle that killed a motorcyclist in Utah. The driver of the car told police the vehicle was using Autopilot, an advanced driver assistance system that handles some driving tasks. Since 2016, NHTSA has opened 38 special investigations of crashes involving Tesla vehicles and where advanced driver assistance systems such as Autopilot were suspected of being used. A total of 19 crash deaths have been reported in those Tesla-related investigations, including the most recent fatal Utah crash.

The Utah Department of Public Safety said a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling in the HOV lane southbound on I-15 near Draper, Utah, at 1:09 a.m. when a Tesla collided with the back of the motorcycle, which threw the rider from the bike. The 34-year-old rider suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. DPS said “the driver advised he had the Autopilot setting on” and “did not see the motorcyclist.”

Recently, NHTSA said it has opened a special investigation into a crash that killed a motorcyclist in California. Media reports said a 48-year-old motorcyclist was killed on July 7 after a collision with a 2021 Tesla Model Y on the Riverside Freeway. NHTSA typically opens more than 100 special crash investigations annually into emerging technologies and other potential auto safety issues that have, for instance, previously helped to develop safety rules on airbags. In June, NHTSA upgraded its defect investigation into 830,000 Tesla vehicles with Autopilot, a required step before it could seek a recall. Tesla, which has disbanded its press office, did not respond to a request for comment.

International News

Paris, France — The wait was long, but the requirement for a periodical technical inspection for motorcycles has been repealed. The decree “Removes the obligation of a technical inspection of motorized vehicles with two or three wheels and motorized quadricycles.” The French Federation of Angry Bikers and the French Motorcycling Federation have been working on this issue for more than ten years.

The European directive of 2014 first raised the possibility of repealing the technical inspection for powered two-wheelers if measures promoting road safety were adopted. Six alternatives had been sent to the European Commission, some of which have already taken effect. These include:

Installation of sound emission control radars and penalties for non-approved and/or tampered exhaust pipes.

Better communication on the safety of two-wheelers, particularly in terms of equipment.
Include the issues related to two and three wheels in the Departmental Road Safety Action Plans.

Integration of the issue of the safety of powered two-wheeler users when passing the B permit and adding a program on maintenance, eco-driving and noise when passing the A1 and A2 permits.

The use of blind spot monitoring systems on heavy vehicles

Geneva, Switzerland — The launch of the official and dedicated website of the International Foundation for Motorcycling (IFM) — fim-foundation.com — marks an important milestone in the ongoing establishment of this new charitable organization, with global supporters now able to make online donations towards the many and varied worthy IFM projects. The IFM was recently founded by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. The FIM being the long-standing governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling.

Visitors to the new website will have the opportunity to learn about the IFM’s formation, board members, history and mission plus about the wide scope of work that it undertakes for the benefit of the whole international motorcycle community.

Listed under the ‘What we do’ section are the main areas of the IFM’s activities these include safety & advocacy; education & training; environment & social responsibility; promotion of women; touring & leisure; plus motorcycling heritage & legacy. Under each heading there are various individual projects that cover an extensive spectrum of work, all of which require donations from enthusiasts, manufacturers, promoters, motorcycle sport stakeholders and motorcycling fans to be able to bring them to a successful outcome.

Visit fim-foundation.com to learn more about the IFM and to make an online donation.

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Apparently, there are limits to what a left wing editor will get let out. At least after a sufficient amount of what-the-fucks come back at him from the readers.

Assuming Fortune has any readers.

–J.J. Solari
Investigative Reporter
Bikernet.com™

A new bombshell report found that 96% of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) temperature stations produce corrupted data due to purposeful placement in man-made hot spots. These stations fail to meet the published standards deemed “acceptable” by NOAA itself.This nationwide study follows up widespread corruption and heat biases found at NOAA stations in 2009, and the heat-bias distortion problem is even worse now.This report eviscerates the media’s narrative that the Earth is seeing runaway global warming.

Has the Earth warmed over the last 20 years? Yes. Has it warmed to the degree the media claims? No.

And most importantly, is it catastrophic? Absolutely not.

Anthony Watts, director of the study, takes the reins for today’s Climate Change Roundtable to provide definitive evidence that the temperature record is flawed.

–Anthony Watts
The Heartland Institute

–Sam Burns
Trike Editor in Charge
Bikernet.com™

Shayna Texter-Bauman, the AFT Singles winningest rider and the latest member of the Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew, is now looking to become the first female rider to reach an AFT SuperTwins podium. Check out her First Movers feature created in partnership with DiCE Magazine.

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION MEETING OF THE MINDS 2022—

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” – Thomas Jefferson

For nearly forty years, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has been eternal vigilant. Nothing demonstrates more the MRF’s commitment to freedom and liberty than the MRF’s ongoing presence on Capitol Hill and the offices of members of Congress.

Eternal vigilance comes from an unyielding commitment by the MRF that goes to the roots of the nation’s premier bikers’ rights advocacy organization – the Annual Meeting of the Minds Conference.

The 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds, scheduled for September 22-25 in Des Moines Iowa, will do everything to reinforce the MRF’s commitment to motorcyclists’ rights and staying eternal vigilant.

Charlie “Chopper” Gilmore – U.S. Army veteran, motorcycle restorer, and freedom fighter is on deck as just one of the presenters at the 2022 Meeting of the Minds. His presentation – The Price of Freedom – is taken from life experiences and will certainly motivate and inspire attendees. Plus, the conference is sure to reinforce the MRF’s commitment eternal vigilance.

The Meeting of the Minds – renewing old friendships and making new ones. The Meeting of the Minds – three days of nuts-and-bolts workshops to augment the tools needed to promote and protect the rights of all motorcyclists.

The Meeting of the Minds – more than a dozen presentations and workshops to build and strengthen individual’s and state motorcyclists’ rights organization’s commitment to protecting the freedoms motorcycling brings us all.

Workshops and presentations include but are not limited to:

• Up-to-the-minute Legislative Updates
• The necessity of Political Action Committees
• Riding skill enhancement
• What aging demographics means to motorcycling

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation lives and understands Eternal Vigilance… understands The Blessings of Freedom… and understands the commitments needed to protect rights, liberty, freedom, and our motorcycles from the pending siege from over-regulating and callous bureaucracies. Jefferson, Paine, and a host of others took stands to promote and defend the freedoms that all motorcyclists’ rights advocates understand.

Thank you for your support of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and we look forward to seeing you in Des Moines for the 38th Annual Meeting of the Minds

The T-shirt for Honda CB 750 riders

There is hardly a motorcycle that has put its mark on the world of two wheels in the last five decades as much as the legendary Honda CB 750 Four. For the riders and fans of the first four-cylinder motorcycle from mass production, there is an exciting T-shirt from the CB750Four.us online shop.

“OLD BIKES RULE! CB 750 FOUR SINCE 1969” is the motto of this shirt with white-and-red, extra-large print. The high-quality shirt is offered in three colors: black, olive and navy blue in sizes M to 3XL.

Sales Manager
www.cb750four.us

Hit the back trails in their rugged off-road adventure van and go deep off grid to explore caves, outlaw hideouts, abandoned mines and mountain top summits. Reduced tour rates of $125 are available on their website for all Sturgis Buffalo Chip guests!

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/CHOPPER_CHARLIE.aspx

Half the time, I’m sure my memories are a mix of different events spiced up with a little wishful thinking anyway.

Yeah, I liked it.

–Sam Burns
Feature Bike Editor
Bikernet.com™

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING PRIVATEER BOBBY FONG WINS

Fong & Roland Sands Design Capture First King of the Baggers Win

Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Mission Foods, captured two King of the Baggers podium positions at Brainerd International Raceway. Privateer Bobby Fong, piloting Steve Delorenzi’s Sacramento Mile S&S-built RSD Indian Challenger, secured his first-career King on the Baggers win, while Indian Motorcycle Racing factory rider Tyler O’Hara rounded out the podium with a third-place finish.

The sixth King of the Baggers event of the season was nothing short of dramatic, as a red-flag restart rescheduled the event to end of the day and shortened it to five laps. Though during competition, rain on turn 3-4 ultimately caused race officials to call the race after just three laps.

Despite starting from the back row, Fong fought hard during the first lap to reach second. Without hesitation, Fong then made an aggressive move, as he dove inside and stood up O’Hara to make the pass and capture the lead and secure his first-ever King of the Baggers win.

“Congrats to Bobby and RSD on their first win. It was a well-deserved victory as the RSD race team works extremely hard to ensure those Indian Challengers are dialed-in and ready for competition,” said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service & Technology. “This has been fun, neck-and-neck battle throughout the entire season. With one race remaining, it’s all on the line, and we couldn’t be any more excited to head to New Jersey and give it all we got.”

The 2022 King of the Baggers season will conclude September 9-11, in the Millville, NJ, at New Jersey Motorsports Park. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Prior to the King of the Baggers race, on Friday July 29, MotoAmerica racer Scott Briody passed following a single-motorcycle crash. “Our condolences go out to Scott Briody’s friends and family, his team, and everyone in the MotorAmerica paddock,” said Gray.

Vance & Hines to Debut New PCX Products at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally—

Vance & Hines will debut new Power Chamber Exhaust (PCX) versions of its most popular exhaust systems at the Sturgis Rally starting this week. The company’s new PCX technology delivers higher performance and rider comfort while retaining the popular style of Vance & Hines exhaust systems. The extensive launch impacts sixteen different part numbers and includes top selling styles including Vance & Hines Power Duals, Big Radius, Shortshots Staggered and Big Shots Staggered. The inclusion of a catalyst ensures EPA emissions compliance on all PCX systems.

The Vance & Hines’ exclusive Power Chamber Exhaust technology uses a high-flow double-matrix catalyst that improves torque delivery through the mid-range RPM, which delivers more responsive acceleration. The catalyst positioning is deeper into the exhaust system moving catalyst heat further away from the rider and improving rider comfort over a stock system. The new technology produces an even deeper full-throated rumble while retaining the sculpted styling of each of the exhaust systems.

“The whole team from Vance & Hines is thrilled to launch the new PCX technology at Sturgis, this is a huge moment for our company,” said Vance & Hines President and CEO Mike Kennedy. “Our technology delivers exactly what riders have asked for, more torque and less heat.”

PCX technology-equipped exhaust systems will be sold at the two Vance & Hines locations at the Sturgis Rally, which starts this week. Company staff will show all of Vance & Hines top products at both Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City and at J&P Cycles in Sturgis. In addition to exhaust systems, the show trucks will feature the expanding line of VO2 Air Intake products and the FP4 engine management system, introduced earlier this year.

PCX Systems will replace previous versions in the company’s product portfolio.

PCX Product Details (further information is available on the company’s website)

Power Duals

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Catalysts Repositioned Downstream for Rider Comfort
• New Stepped Header for improved performance
• Full Coverage Heat Shields
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA emissions criteria
• Retail price: $999.99

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Full Coverage Heat Shields
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA emissions criteria
• Retail price: $999.99 to $1149.99

Shortshots Staggered

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Full Coverage Heat Shields
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA emissions criteria
• Retail price: $849.99 to $899.99

Big Shots Staggered

• PCX™ (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology
• Chambered High-Flow Catalyst Cartridge Designed to Increase Torque
• Full Coverage Heat Shields
• Power Chamber Hidden Crossover
• CNC Machined Billet End Caps
• Available in Chrome or Matte Black
• Meets EPA emissions criteria
• Retail price: $1049.99 to $1149.99

Learn more about the company’s history and products at www.vanceandhines.com.

–By Steve Piehl, Authentic CX, LLC, Customer Experience and Communication.

After 2 years of COVID19, we really did NOT need another disease to worry about, but here we go:

Warning Gonorrhea Lectim Pandemic

The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain of this disease! The disease is called Gonorrhea Lectim. It’s pronounced “Gonna re-elect ’em”, and is capable of crippling our current population. The disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk behavior involving putting your cranium up your rectum. Many victims contracted it in 2020 when they elected Joe Biden and Liberal Progressives into power and are now starting to realize how destructive this sickness really is.

It’s sad because Gonorrhea Lectim is easily cured with a new drug just coming on the market called Votemout. It’s pronounced “Vote-em-out.” It can be picked up at your local pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. You take the first dose now. The second dose should be taken just before the 2022 elections; otherwise, it could eventually wipe out all life as we presently know it in the USA.

Please pass this important message on to all those bright folks who truly care about America, and to the many misguided fools who think socialism is the answer to all their personal failings.

“In God and Veterans We Trust”

NEW FROM KODLIN PRODUCTS—

KODLIN 2” LOWERING KIT FOR HD PAN-AMERICA:

• Easy installation which doesn’t require a modification
to your suspension.
• No shock compression tool is required
• Comes with installation instructions
• Note: Operation of center stand can only be done by 2 people after the installation of the 2” lowering kit. Caution when operating the kick stand is required

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If you wanted a show-stopping, one-of-a-kind radical show bike in the Southern California area during this time period, chances were that you commissioned Dean for your project.

Dean was very well known in the Hollywood community and provided his services to movies such as Cycle Savages 1969, The Naked Angels, and The Wild Angels with Peter Fonda.

In the later 1960s Dean was responsible for painting the bikes in Easy Rider, including “Captain America” and “The Billy bike,” both of which helped define American motorcycle culture.

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FEATURE BIKE OF THE WEEK—Bistella 500

Bistella 500 boasts DIY 10-cylinder supercharged radial engine in a Jawa frame
Marek Foltis resets our understanding of what’s possible from a home-built project

We’ve exchanges a few emails with Marek, and before we go into the details of his incredible Bistella 500 motorcycle, it’s helpful to understand what might possess a person to set about with such a monumental task.

“Honestly, I don’t know what kind of devil possessed me,” he told us before breaking his real motivation into two parts. He said he had been tinkering with motorbikes for 15 years, and wondered, “What I should do to test the limits of my ability.”

See the whole story by Jeremy Korzeiniewski on Autoblog.

–John Martinisko
Deadwood, SD

–Drew Carey

HAL ROBINSON ART COMES TO BIKERNET

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/HAL_ROBINSON_ART_COMES_TO_BIKERNET.aspx

Loved his work back in the day!! always had to buy the next Easyriders to read the Mutha!

Does anyone sell his art? I see you guys have a few shirts but how about prints? I going to order one of them from you.

Stay in the wind.
–Larry Ramos
BEND, OR, OR

Hey Larry, check out our shop and the Hal Robinson collection. We do have some prints.

KAWASAKI ANNOUNCES SUMMER RELEASE OF 2023 STREET MOTORCYCLES

The following 2023 street motorcycle models will be launching:

• Ninja® 1000SX
• Ninja® 400
• Ninja® 400 KRT Edition
• Ninja® 400 ABS
• Ninja® 400 KRT Edition ABS
• Z H2
• Z H2 SE
• Z900RS
• Z900RS CAFE
• Z400 ABS
• Vulcan® S
• Vulcan® S ABS
• Vulcan® S CAFE
• Vulcan® 900 Classic
• Vulcan® 900 Classic LT
• Vulcan® 900 Custom
• Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS
• Versys®-X 300
• Versys®-X 300 ABS
• KLR®650
• KLR®650 ABS
• KLR®650 ADVENTURE
• KLR®650 ADVENTURE ABS
• KLR®650 TRAVELER ABS

Just like DAV, A&W Restaurants has been devoted to supporting the homecoming of our service members for over 100 years. For A&W, it all started with a tiny root beer stand. Entrepreneur Roy W. Allen thought his concoction would be perfect for the parade honoring the return of World War I veterans. His root beer was a hit and has remained a symbol of celebration and camaraderie ever since.

Don’t forget to take a photo with your free Root Beer Float and share it using #RootBeerFloatDay.

Thanks for supporting our American veterans!

P.S. Donations to DAV will be collected at A&W Restaurant locations across the country, or you can donate online right now.

SEE IT HERE: https://www.lifestylecycles.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=12412302

Stock # 13436C is a 2022 Midnight Crimson/ Vivid Black two-tone Harley-Davidson STEET GLIDE SPECIAL 114 FLHXS with only 127.00 miles!

This bike is a LIKE NEW LOW MILEAGE 114 Street Glide some of the features/Add-ons on this bike are

* 114c.i. Motor with a 6-Speed trans.
* Prodigy wheels 19 front and 18 rear
* LED headlamp
* ABS Rotors with dual floating rotors
* 2-1-2 Dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
* High-flo air cleaner with rain cover
* Detachable backrest
* Only 127.00 miles!
* Two-tone paint

This bike is only $35,995.00

Plus, license, $85.00 documentation fee, and local sales tax. NO HIDDEN FEES like some dealers. And we have no reconditioning or prep fees. This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 92-point safety/mechanical/structural inspection.

Fill out an online application today. We have EZ FINANCING and EXTENDED WARRANTIES available!

Lifestyle Cycles is located at 1510 State College Blvd,Anaheim,CA,92806.

NOT LOCAL? WE HAVE SHIPPING AVAILABLE!

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We carry Street Glides, Road Glides, Road Kings, Ultras, Sportsters, Softails, Dynas, and much more!
We are California’s pre-owned Harley Mega-Store with over 200 Pre-Owned Harley-Davidsons in stock! To view our current inventory,

Please visit www.LifestyleCycles.com or www.facebook.com/LifestyleCyclesUsedHarleys/

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) today reported second quarter results—

Second Quarter 2022 Summary of Results
Global motorcycle shipments were adversely impacted (down 15 percent in Q2) by the approximately two-week production suspension caused by a regulatory compliance matter at a third-party supplier.

HDMC Revenue down 5 percent with global pricing and growth within Apparel offsetting much of the negative impact from the temporary production suspension.

HDMC Operating Income margin of 15.1 percent, was up 1.2 points versus last year; pricing, lower operating expense and lower EU tariffs offset the impact of the suspension.

HDFS Operating Income decline of 9 percent was driven by the continued normalization of credit losses in-line with expectations.

GAAP diluted EPS of $1.46 was up 10 percent vs last year; Harley-Davidson repurchased $64 million of shares (or 1.7 million shares) on a discretionary basis in Q2.

The Company reaffirms its full-year 2022 outlook

Merger transaction between LiveWire and AEA-Bridges Impact Corporation now expected to list at the NYSE in late September

Pickerington, Ohio — The votes have been tallied, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is proud to announce the six inductees to be honored during the 2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 28 in Pickerington, Ohio. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is Kenny Coolbeth, Greg Hancock, Effie Hotchkiss, Sandy Kosman, Ben Spies and James Stewart.

The induction ceremony will include a cocktail reception at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at the nearby Violet Township Event Center on Friday evening, with the following day to include an Open House and Class of 2022 installation exhibit in the AMA Hall of Fame Museum on the AMA campus.

Hall of Fame inductees are selected from eight areas of influence: Ambassadors/Industry, Design/Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership/Motorcycle Rights, Motocross/Supercross, Off-Road, Road Racing and Specialty Competition.

Pickerington, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association’s Sound Test Kit Program is officially open for 2022 applications. The program is administered by the AMA’s Government Relations Department and provides kits to AMA Districts, club members, race organizers and others who educate riders about sound levels. The kit contains a Type 2 sound meter, a tachometer, training materials, a spark-arrestor probe, personal protective equipment and a storage case.

–Bob

RSD launches all new SECTOR performance parts line for V-Twin motorcycles.

The team at Roland Sands Design is excited to announce the release of the all-new SECTOR Performance Parts Product Line.

Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Long Beach California, USA; the SECTOR collection from Roland Sands Design is a highly detailed V-twin performance product line.

We’ve developed a complete riser offering with adjustability, gauge mounts and high-performance finishes tested for durability and long-term quality.

These are products designed with the racetrack in mind, but built for the street with the fit, finish and performance expected from RSD.

Each product in this all-new collection has a unique design language that pushes the aesthetics of your machine. The all-new SECTOR product line will be launched in various phases starting with our Modular Riser System & Gauge Relocation Systems for H-D touring Softail and Sportster fitments kicking it off. Stay tuned for additional parts to drop very soon.

I did a lot of the fabrication on this bike like the headlight bracket, peg mounts, foot controls, exhaust, handlebars, sissybar, passenger pegs, clutch linkage, clutch release arm, jockey shift lever, oil lines and more stuff that I’m forgetting about.

See the whole tamale at Choppers Mag.

Meet 2022 Poster Model Marilyn—

2022 has been full of surprises. If you’re a fan of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you see who earned the title of 2022 Poster Model!

There were so many captivating contestants who participated, but only one was crowned the winner of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search, presented by Twisted Tea, Fozzy Cycle Shop and XRock…

The Sturgis motorcycle rally is right around the corner (officially starts this Friday).

All week we’ve been shipping Priority Mail (and even Express) for folks who need our products for their trip. If you’re one of those lucky souls: RIDE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!

We’ll also be out of town (and closed!) next week, not for Sturgis, but for a once-in-a-lifetime family whitewater rafting trip in Idaho.

I dusted off our trusty Olympus “Tough” waterproof camera (I like it better than the GoPro) and plan to take lots of video of us thrashing the Class III and IV rapids.

Speaking of taking action video… have you ever tried shooting while riding? Have you ever wanted the result to be more… well, interesting?

Read on…
Tracey & Tim, Owners

See all Discounted Camera Mounts
The BEST Ride Video is… YOURS!
An unchanging view from the saddle can become kinda boring if you’re not the rider.

–Leader Motorcycle Accessories

New Road Safety Report Helps Raise Awareness Among Cannabis-Users Who Drive

–By Joana Scopel, Benzinga Staff Writer

After a number of fatal automobile accidents involving drivers testing positive for cannabis during the pandemic in the United States, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Responsibility.org, and the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) released a new report that provides guidance on how State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) can better communicate with cannabis consumers and advance traffic safety outreach.

Since recreational cannabis became legal in some states, its use has increased significantly. “In 2019, 18% of people aged 12 and older in the U.S. reported using cannabis in the past year, up from 11% in 2002,” according to the GHSA.

As cannabis becomes more popular and the call for federal legalization increases, it is extremely necessary for drivers who use cannabis to drive safely, hence the need for effective public outreach and education.

A survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that “95% of people say driving above the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is very or extremely dangerous, but only 69% believe driving is dangerous within the first hour of using cannabis.”

According to the NHTSA, cannabis use is playing a growing role in road traffic deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. “33% of drivers involved in fatal crashes had tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their system, a significant increase from 21% before the pandemic,” indicated an NHTSA report.

–NMA

MIC ALERT–Members Called on to Confront the PFAS Problem for Powersports

The MIC wants more members for its new working group built to examine PFAS legislation and proposals and develop a comprehensive approach to federal and state regulations that could forever change manufacturing across the industry.

“We’re calling on MIC members with expertise and vested interests to contact us about joining our new PFAS working group,” said Eric Barnes, MIC technical programs vice president. “PFAS presents a major powersports industry challenge, and whether you’re an OE, aftermarket, or riding gear manufacturer, you must learn about government PFAS proposals and start looking for ways to replace PFAS in products you sell.”

–MIC

ON JULY 20, 1969, AS COMMANDER OF THE APOLLO 11 LUNAR MODULE, NEIL ARMSTRONG WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO SET FOOT ON THE MOON.

HIS FIRST WORDS AFTER STEPPING ON THE MOON, “THAT’S ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND,” WERE TELEVISED TO EARTH AND HEARD BY MILLIONS.

BUT, JUST BEFORE HE RE-ENTERED THE LANDER, HE MADE THE ENIGMATIC REMARK “GOOD LUCK, MR. GORSKY.”

MANY PEOPLE AT NASA THOUGHT IT WAS A CASUAL REMARK CONCERNING SOME RIVAL SOVIET COSMONAUT.

HOWEVER, UPON CHECKING, THERE WAS NO GORSKY IN EITHER THE RUSSIAN OR AMERICAN SPACE PROGRAMS.

OVER THE YEARS, MANY PEOPLE QUESTIONED ARMSTRONG AS TO WHAT THE ‘GOOD LUCK, MR. GORSKY’ STATEMENT MEANT, BUT ARMSTRONG ALWAYS JUST SMILED.

THIS TIME HE FINALLY RESPONDED BECAUSE HIS MR. GORSKY HAD JUST DIED, SO NEIL ARMSTRONG FELT HE COULD NOW ANSWER THE QUESTION.

HERE IS THE ANSWER TO “WHO WAS MR. GORSKY?”:

HIS NEIGHBORS WERE MR. AND MRS. GORSKY.

AS HE LEANED DOWN TO PICK UP THE BALL, YOUNG ARMSTRONG HEARD MRS. GORSKY SHOUTING AT MR. GORSKY,

–Mr. Wonderful
Official Certified Librarian
Bandit’s Cantina

I can now finish the old 4-speed Knuckle/Pan/Shovel clutch tech. I’ve been working on these for 50 years, and I still learned a lot.

I’m also installing a spin-on oil filter on the Pandemic and fixed the seat springs. This puppy leaked out of the top, so we made a funky inner-tube gasket.

We confirmed Charlie’s Knucklehead feature for Cycle Source.

With a local rider who rides 45 Trikes, we are going to put together an article on dealing with rust.

I need to go to Quick Stickers tomorrow in Spearfish and pick up our stickers. Our number is now 5 and I like it.

Salt Torpedo shirts are approved and ordered. I’m working with Alpine in Spearfish and they’ve done a helluva job.

Did I mention these locking flat or concave washers last week. John brought over a case and told me in no uncertain terms, “Fuck split ring lock washers.”

I’m trying these out.

I rode the UL out of Deadwood in the dead of night passed dead dear in the road. It ran like a top. I’m going to install a front brake as soon as the dust settles.

Sometimes I just want to stay in the shop and tinker.

Don’t get stressed about anything. Erika, Son’s wife is helping me focus on changing my thoughts. Don’t ask me if it’s working.

Pack your shit. Let’s ride…

–Bandit

A month-long, county-wide scavenger hunt

Everyday on our airwaves, Radio Milwaukee works to help you learn more about Milwaukee. And August 1 through August 26, we’re challenging you to go out and explore our city yourself! “Explore Milwaukee with 88Nine!” is a month-long, county-wide scavenger hunt that challenges you to navigate Milwaukee to complete missions, earn points and, ultimately, prizes.

Join the Game: Download the GooseChase App
Once you’ve downloaded the app, search “Explore Milwaukee with 88Nine!” and click “Join.”

The Explore Milwaukee with 88Nine! scavenger hunt is now live with 100+ missions for you to tackle! Stay tuned for new missions released every Friday during the game. And keep your notifications on for special *flash missions* that will pop up through gameplay for a limited amount of time! These will be worth extra points and everyone who completes these missions will be entered to win special prizes!

At our end of scavenger hunt celebration event (stay tuned for details!), we’ll hand out trophies made by Milwaukee artist David Perez aka Wet Paint Chango for the top three players, and the first place player will also win our Grand Prize, generously provided by the Harley-Davidson Museum.

We’d like to give a huge thank you to our presenting sponsor! Harley-Davidson Museum….
and additional support from Sculpture Milwaukee, Regano’s Roman Coin and Lynden Sculpture Garden

View Terms & Conditions:
https://radiomilwaukee.org/explore/

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