Harley-DavidsonScreamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines riders Eddie Krawiec and Andrew Hines are joining Summit Racing Equipment and Armed Forces Entertainment November 18-22 for Operation Appreciation, an annual visit to American troops stationed overseas. After three years of visiting American military personnel based in Europe, Operation Appreciation will travel to the Middle East to visit troops in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. This year’s trip is the second for NHRA drag racers Krawiec and Hines. “For me, this trip is a way to repay the troops a little bit by saying ‘Thank you,’ and letting them know that I appreciate what they do,” said Krawiec, the 2012 Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion, who recently concluded the 2013 season with a win at the final round in Pomona, California. “It’s something small, but it’s neat to be able to do that for them and put a smile on their faces.” “It’s an honor to be included in Summit Racing’s Operation Appreciation,” said three-time PSM Champion Hines. “I’m looking forward to meeting with some of our American heroes and spending time with them. I know many of our troops are also supporters of NHRA, and it’s pretty special to be able to bring them a little excitement while they’re so far from home.” “Our troops in this part of the world work right next door to areas of conflict like Syria and Afghanistan, and in an environment that most of them have not experienced before,” said Jim Greenleaf, Summit Racing Motorsports and Events Manager. “We hope bringing them a little slice of home will let these people know that they are appreciated.” The trip is once again made possible by Army Special Forces Association Chapter 64 and is being led by the SFA’s SFC (Retired) Wayne Reed. Joining Krawiec and Hines on the trip are Summit Racing drivers Greg Anderson (NHRA Pro Stock), Jason Line (NHRA Pro Stock), and Dan Runte (Summit Racing/BIGFOOT monster truck). Follow Hines and Krawiec during Operation Appreciation on Twitter at @AndrewHinesPSM and @EddieKrawiec or at OnAllCylinders.com, Summit Racing’s blog.

 

 

 

TV SHOW – The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show is negotiating a series for television.

 

Preliminary filming will be conducted on the floor during the New York edition of the Ultimate Builder.

 

The broadcast company is scheduled to be out at the show on December 13-15th.

 

Ultimate Builder – New York Schedule

• Friday, Dec 13, 1:00p.m – 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec 14, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 655 W. 34th Street New York, NY – Map It

 

 

Your participation provides:

• Opportunity to win up to $7,000 in cash prizes
• Social Media Promotion
• Create new business by interacting with enthusiasts and handing out business cards
• Ultimate Builder Logo usage

Enter the NY Show – 

 

Bob Kay – 317-312-0380

bkay@bikerpros.com

Hey,

I say it’s never a dull moment around here, but last night took the cake under a brilliant full moon reflecting in the semi-still waters of the San Pedro Yacht Club Marina, on the wrong side of town. It’s odd that the SPYC is actually housed on the dark Wilmington side of the Port of Los Angeles, next to crackling cranes, screaming trains, thundering 18-wheelers, and pumping oil rigs. There’s nothing sexy about this yacht club, and that’s why I like it.

It’s an escape deep into the dark harbor, where the drunks meet and have a generally big American meal in the floating clubhouse while watching the sun set and listening to cranes heft magnets the size of Toyotas alive with metal scrap, and then release it above the rusting hold of a rocking ship. It sounds like the swish of a wave crashing up on a beach. No beaches or waves around here.

Let’s hit the news, it’s wild, then I’ll tell you about the violent full moon, the red chicken riots, and the devilish howling divorce celebration.

Here are the benefits:

If we do not take life but protect it, we will naturally have health and long life. If we do not steal and instead practice giving, we will enjoy wealth and good standing. If we do not engage in sexual misconduct and instead respect the integrity of others, we will have a happy and a harmonious family. If we do not lie but praise others, we will gain a good reputation. If we do not drink and stay away from the temptations of drugs, we will naturally have good health and wisdom.

By upholding the Five Precepts, we can eliminate our suffering, afflictions, and fear in this lifetime, and gain the freedom, peace, harmony, and joy of body and mind.

–Dr. Feng

BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
The Circle of Love

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11368

So good to see the pics of David Grohl and the rest up fronts photos. Great write up and photos once again! It looked like the ride is coming back and the USO as this year’s fundraising was perfect.

Just wish the distance from the stage to the vendor/food area wasn’t so far apart. My back finally blew out after my ride down from the Bay and had to leave early before I couldn’t ride at all…missed saying goodbye.

This year’s music was great and was sorry to miss David Grohl’s band. Lucky you! Again, another great article from you and hope to read more in the future. As always, it’s so wonderful to see you and thanks for the Hug, pic, and chats.

–Kathy
luvmedu@cox.net
Tustin, CA

FRIDAY EVENING IN THE IRONWORKS EDITORIAL OFFICES–I don’t know why but Friday evenings take me back to the Rat Pack and that all-time classic, Sinatra… So:

I hope you win that prize – pass that blue ribbon test
I hope your good keeps getting better – ’til your better’s best
With every wine you taste, with every song you sing
By now you may have guessed, I hope you get the best of everything

–Marilyn Stemp
Editor
IronWorks Magazine
336-945-2500

BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT IN INDIA REPORTS ON ROYAL ENFIELD UPCOMING RIDE–I will be riding from Mumbai to Goa while rest of India also rides to Goa next weekend.

See: http://royalenfield.com/ridermania/home/index.aspx

This is an annual biker festival for Enfield owners only. I will take the camera and ride and shoot and write and send you something comprehensive to show you the mood and attitude of big bikers in India.

–Ujjwal Dey
+91 9322005050
www.UjjwalDey.com ~ www.FreedomFiction.com ~ www.IQmind.org
“Revolution requires unbounded ideas” ~ Raymond Hamilton

THIS JUST IN, New Bikernet Reader Comment!
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING Thursday NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2014

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11373

I’ve got to say that the ‘Harley Temp job’ article is yet another slap in the face to the American worker. Too many jobs are being phased out or sent elsewhere (spelled overseas) while willing and able workers are left by the wayside, as it were.

I suppose this is the factory’s answer to the strike a while back.

I can only imagine where the ‘quality’ is going to end up…

FTW FTF FTP

–Cap’n Bill
capn_bill@hotmail.com

BIKERNET GUN NUT REPORT–Outrage of the Week: Student’s Self-Defense Leads to University Disciplinary Action– This week’s outrage comes to us from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. There, two students living in an off-campus, university-owned apartment were put on probation for the “infraction” of displaying a legally-owned firearm to thwart a home invasion by a convicted felon.

According to a CNN article, on the night of October 24, students Erik Fagan and Daniel McIntosh were in their apartment when there was a knock on the door. Fagan told CNN affiliate KXLY in Spokane that he opened the door and a stranger, who said he’d just gotten out of jail, asked for $15. Fagan told KXLY he offered the man a blanket and a can of food, but “didn’t feel comfortable” giving the man money because he was a stranger.

“My gut instinct was telling me I wasn’t going to be able to get that door closed before he came through,” Fagan said.

As the man started coming through the door, Fagan said he yelled for his roommate, McIntosh. McIntosh said he came to the door holding his pistol. When the man saw the gun, the students say he turned and ran away.

The story notes that all university housing is patrolled at regular intervals by campus security, but this particular apartment complex isn’t gated, and secured key cards or codes are not required for entrance.

The students called 911 and campus security. A short time later, police captured the suspect, whom they identified as a six-time convicted felon with an outstanding Department of Corrections warrant.

If the story ended here, we’d have yet another example of how a firearm was successfully used for self-defense against a dangerous criminal without the firing of a shot. But the story continues.

Unbeknownst to Fagin and McIntosh at the time, having a firearm on university-owned property, is a violation of Gonzaga policy, whether or not that property is located on campus. At 2:00 a.m. the next morning, campus security officers returned to the students’ apartment and confiscated the pistol and a shotgun from the apartment. The shotgun is owned by Fagan, who uses it to hunt and for sport shooting, and it was not used in the incident. The pistol belongs to McIntosh, who has a concealed carry permit. It was a gift to him from his grandfather.

Based on their act of self-preservation, the two students were placed on probation for the rest of their time at Gonzaga. The penalty will also be a part of their permanent record. The students are appealing the decision.

After quickly gaining national infamy for its actions, the university has agreed to review its policy and has returned the firearms to the two students but with the stipulation that they not be stored at any property owned or operated by the university. In other words, Fagan and McIntosh, and all other students living in University property, remain unarmed in their own residences, a fact that will likely not escape notice of the local criminal element.

Gonzaga University reacted to the victimization of its own students on University property by punishing and disarming them. That is outrageous.

Instead of banning guns, make gun training mandatory for new students. Hell, make it a safety and security class and train students how to use guns, self defense, how to dress wounds, how to deal with heart attacks, and vehicle accidents. Make it a campus society of informed and educated, not scared and unable to protect themselves.–Bandit

INTERNATIONAL TYPHOON VICTIM PLEA–This is an official plea on behalf of the international community and the Philippine Social Workers Association to help the victims of the recent typhoon which has left widespread devastation and sorrow in affected areas. We hereby use this medium to seek donations from kind hearted individuals. As people, every little contribution can help change lives or help one or two of these people get back on their feet and receive adequate care, shelter and food.

To Donate to victims, please contact Social Workers Philippines coordinator, Anne .L. Rosales at anne.rosales@socialworker.net, phone: +639334540087

Your help, no matter how little in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Thank you in anticipation.

Beryl Geraldez
Assistant
PSWA Relief Distribution Center
Manila, Philippines

If you would like to help, but you’re concerned about being ripped off, contact the American Red Cross. They will steer you in the right direction—Wilburn Roach

LATEST PHOTO-SHOOT BY THE FAMOUS BIKERNET PHOTOGRAPHER, PETER LINNEY–I just did this at Palos Verdes, beach at the end of Western, on the coast.

Great for a bike shot also. Did you see my latest book of cars. I will be back at the location to shoot the car again with a model around 3:00 PM.

–Peter

ANOTHER New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL COALITION OF MOTORCYCLISTS ALL ABOUT?

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=7106

Informative. Most riders don’t know about NCOM or how much they need help when they do get in trouble.

–Gene Long
genelong44@gmail.com
Mineral Wells, TX

We have been posting the NCOM Coast to Coast legislative reports from Bill Bish on Bikernet for at least 15 years. We support the MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation) and helped establish an Industry Council. We agree that we are constantly in trouble trying to stay free, and we need these guys like crazy.–Bandit

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY HELLS ANGELS TOY RUN COMING–Best part…..you do not have to be in a “club” to participate.

Music, Food and TONS of RAFFLE & Give-aways!!
Please bring new unwrapped TOY!
Printable Flyer is attached for Details

SFV Toy Run benefits LIVE RIDE Ministry’s ANGEL TREE
Christmas Gifts for Children whose parents are incarcerated.

— Thank you, K.O.

FLO COMES TO THE CANTINA–You’ve probably seen many of the Progressive Insurance ads with “Flo” wisecracking her way to fame. Little did we know…..

–Paul Aiken
Aeromach

BIKERNET DRUG CARTEL UPDATE–Maine: Urge Legislative Council to Reconsider Marijuana Legalization Legislation.

Legislation to legalize marijuana in Maine has fallen one vote short of the total required from Maine’s Legislative Council to allow its introduction.

The measure had to be approved by Maine’s Legislative Council and was on track to do so until today. At the last minute, monied corporate interests representing established medical marijuana dispensaries came in and managed to flip one of the votes necessary to approve the bill for introduction.

Their complaints were vague and they made the claim they were not invited to the table, despite the legislation being drafted to provide them with priority status when it came to applying for retail licenses. In truth, they walked away from the very table they said they were not invited to. In addition to providing deference to both medical dispensaries, registered caregivers, and applicants with real ties to the state, 5% of the taxes raised from the sales of retail marijuana would have gone to help low income patients who are suffering in Maine by subsidizing the cost of their medical cannabis.

“Today, corporate and profit-driven interests shunned Maine’s economic future and shut down the prospects of a new bill to regulate marijuana,” stated Representative Diane Russell, “For the record, 5% of tax revenue from the new bill would have gone to ensuring low income Mainers could afford their medical marijuana. Profits seem to be more important than patients – and that’s just wrong.”

Enter your zip code below to quickly and easily contact the Maine Legislative Council to express your disappointment with their decision and urge them to reconsider their vote.

–from NORML

CANTINA HISTORIC COUNSEL FINDINGS–
This is the ONLY Adams-Farwell automobile left in existence. They were made
in Dubuque, Iowa, between 1890-1913. This 1906 version has a 50 HP rotary
engine similar to engines in old airplanes. With 50 HP… it probably
really scooted down the roads!

–Sam Burns

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT RELIGIOUS WORD OF THE DAY–antitype AN-ti-tahyp, noun:

These were but the foreshadowing of their great and glorious antitype, Christ and the gospel, which are the spiritual fulfillment of the promises made to Abraham.

The ship in danger is easily understood to be its old antitype, the Commonwealth.

Antitype comes from the Late Greek word antítypos which meant “the impression left by a die.”

ROSCOE’S CHILLI CHALLENGE COME TO THE CANTINA–Here’s a group from the Roscoe’s Chilli Challenge last week in Florida… Regular bikers, not models by any means.

–Jack McIntyre
www.BIKERPICS.ORG
jack@bikerpics.org

We are working with Jack on a deal to bring you lots more action in the Cantina with events and girls from events from all over the country. I’m hoping we can cut a deal that works for Cantina subscribers, for Jack, and for the event spectators.–Bandit

QUOTE OF THE WEEK—The moment of near despair is quite often the moment that precedes courage.—Christopher Hitchens, quoted in the Boston Globe

GALLEY GIRL GONE INSANE—So we rolled to the Yacht Club for our Saturday dinners, which would generally consist of a fine crisp salad followed by a barbecue cooked steak wrapped with bacon, tri-dip, ribs, or some such fare with baked potatoes, veggies, and a killer desert of warm cobbler and ice cream.

Just recently the Commodore, who was the former cook, hired a pro and the meals have slipped some. They lost their robust edge, and tonight it reached a boiling point with second string corn on the cob, and fried chicken, sorta. The chicken was pink inside, and that’s generally a bad sign.

A couple of comments were made and the chef’s retort was, “It’s dark meat, so pink is cool.”

Two tables over from us, the drunk sailor ranks sent their dinners back three times and were never satisfied. As the glimmer of the brilliant devilish full moon reflected in the floating club and the whiskey flowed, a boisterous female decided to take her red chicken grievance to the chef.

This broad was less than 5 feet tall and a semi-toothless dock rat who strutted into the galley and announced, “You call yourself a chef? I’m gonna kick your ass!” She proceeded to punch the young, over 6-foot chef and the galley erupted with pots flying, women screaming and the Commodore barking orders.

It only lasted a few harried seconds and the perpetrator was whisked outside. “Bullshit,” she screamed. I’m not leaving. I paid for that meal. I’m a member!” The Commodore quickly announced the club policy. “If you have a problem with the meal, your money will be quickly refunded. No questions asked. No violence needed.”

We finished our dinner, except for the pink chicken, and our certified welder needed a smoke, so we stepped onto the dock, with Cherry, the missing laundry lady. Did I tell you?She’s the girl who takes your laundry and disappears for several weeks, then returns with your load of clothes folded and clean. Strange.

This time she said she was in the hospital and lost her cell phone… I’m not buying any of it. So, we stepped outside. Dr. Feng lit a Canadian cigarette, and suddenly we were surrounded by the whirling dervish divorce dancers. Another clan of young drunks celebrating a finalized divorce. They were headed for more trouble, as I climbed over the locked security gate to escape the fray on the docks.

I’m going for a ride today, and finish the bracket to mount our 5-Ball neon on the front of the Bikernet Headquarters. It’s never a dull moment on the Port of Los Angeles. Check Bikernet Baggers for the report on the new Samson Facility in Sturgis. Next week, I will work on a Cantina episode, on a Knucklehead feature, and on the Rivera Tech about their too cool headlights. They have LED turn signals built in, if only I could figure out the wiring.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

Hey,

I say it’s never a dull moment around here, but last night took the cake under a brilliant full moon reflecting in the semi-still waters of the San Pedro Yacht Club Marina, on the wrong side of town. It’s odd that the SPYC is actually housed on the dark Wilmington side of the Port of Los Angeles, next to crackling cranes, screaming trains, thundering 18-wheelers, and pumping oil rigs. There’s nothing sexy about this yacht club, and that’s why I like it.

It’s an escape deep into the dark harbor, where the drunks meet and have a generally big American meal in the floating clubhouse while watching the sun set and listening to cranes heft magnets the size of Toyotas alive with metal scrap, and then release it above the rusting hold of a rocking ship. It sounds like the swish of a wave crashing up on a beach. No beaches or waves around here.

Let’s hit the news, it’s wild, then I’ll tell you about the violent full moon, the red chicken riots, and the devilish howling divorce celebration.

Here are the benefits:

If we do not take life but protect it, we will naturally have health and long life. If we do not steal and instead practice giving, we will enjoy wealth and good standing. If we do not engage in sexual misconduct and instead respect the integrity of others, we will have a happy and a harmonious family. If we do not lie but praise others, we will gain a good reputation. If we do not drink and stay away from the temptations of drugs, we will naturally have good health and wisdom.

By upholding the Five Precepts, we can eliminate our suffering, afflictions, and fear in this lifetime, and gain the freedom, peace, harmony, and joy of body and mind.

–Dr. Feng

BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
The Circle of Love

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11368

So good to see the pics of David Grohl and the rest up fronts photos. Great write up and photos once again! It looked like the ride is coming back and the USO as this year’s fundraising was perfect.

Just wish the distance from the stage to the vendor/food area wasn’t so far apart. My back finally blew out after my ride down from the Bay and had to leave early before I couldn’t ride at all…missed saying goodbye.

This year’s music was great and was sorry to miss David Grohl’s band. Lucky you! Again, another great article from you and hope to read more in the future. As always, it’s so wonderful to see you and thanks for the Hug, pic, and chats.

–Kathy
luvmedu@cox.net
Tustin, CA

FRIDAY EVENING IN THE IRONWORKS EDITORIAL OFFICES–I don’t know why but Friday evenings take me back to the Rat Pack and that all-time classic, Sinatra… So:

I hope you win that prize – pass that blue ribbon test
I hope your good keeps getting better – ’til your better’s best
With every wine you taste, with every song you sing
By now you may have guessed, I hope you get the best of everything

–Marilyn Stemp
Editor
IronWorks Magazine
336-945-2500

BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT IN INDIA REPORTS ON ROYAL ENFIELD UPCOMING RIDE–I will be riding from Mumbai to Goa while rest of India also rides to Goa next weekend.

See: http://royalenfield.com/ridermania/home/index.aspx

This is an annual biker festival for Enfield owners only. I will take the camera and ride and shoot and write and send you something comprehensive to show you the mood and attitude of big bikers in India.

–Ujjwal Dey
+91 9322005050
www.UjjwalDey.com ~ www.FreedomFiction.com ~ www.IQmind.org
“Revolution requires unbounded ideas” ~ Raymond Hamilton

THIS JUST IN, New Bikernet Reader Comment!
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING Thursday NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2014

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11373

I’ve got to say that the ‘Harley Temp job’ article is yet another slap in the face to the American worker. Too many jobs are being phased out or sent elsewhere (spelled overseas) while willing and able workers are left by the wayside, as it were.

I suppose this is the factory’s answer to the strike a while back.

I can only imagine where the ‘quality’ is going to end up…

FTW FTF FTP

–Cap’n Bill
capn_bill@hotmail.com

BIKERNET GUN NUT REPORT–Outrage of the Week: Student’s Self-Defense Leads to University Disciplinary Action– This week’s outrage comes to us from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. There, two students living in an off-campus, university-owned apartment were put on probation for the “infraction” of displaying a legally-owned firearm to thwart a home invasion by a convicted felon.

According to a CNN article, on the night of October 24, students Erik Fagan and Daniel McIntosh were in their apartment when there was a knock on the door. Fagan told CNN affiliate KXLY in Spokane that he opened the door and a stranger, who said he’d just gotten out of jail, asked for $15. Fagan told KXLY he offered the man a blanket and a can of food, but “didn’t feel comfortable” giving the man money because he was a stranger.

“My gut instinct was telling me I wasn’t going to be able to get that door closed before he came through,” Fagan said.

As the man started coming through the door, Fagan said he yelled for his roommate, McIntosh. McIntosh said he came to the door holding his pistol. When the man saw the gun, the students say he turned and ran away.

The story notes that all university housing is patrolled at regular intervals by campus security, but this particular apartment complex isn’t gated, and secured key cards or codes are not required for entrance.

The students called 911 and campus security. A short time later, police captured the suspect, whom they identified as a six-time convicted felon with an outstanding Department of Corrections warrant.

If the story ended here, we’d have yet another example of how a firearm was successfully used for self-defense against a dangerous criminal without the firing of a shot. But the story continues.

Unbeknownst to Fagin and McIntosh at the time, having a firearm on university-owned property, is a violation of Gonzaga policy, whether or not that property is located on campus. At 2:00 a.m. the next morning, campus security officers returned to the students’ apartment and confiscated the pistol and a shotgun from the apartment. The shotgun is owned by Fagan, who uses it to hunt and for sport shooting, and it was not used in the incident. The pistol belongs to McIntosh, who has a concealed carry permit. It was a gift to him from his grandfather.

Based on their act of self-preservation, the two students were placed on probation for the rest of their time at Gonzaga. The penalty will also be a part of their permanent record. The students are appealing the decision.

After quickly gaining national infamy for its actions, the university has agreed to review its policy and has returned the firearms to the two students but with the stipulation that they not be stored at any property owned or operated by the university. In other words, Fagan and McIntosh, and all other students living in University property, remain unarmed in their own residences, a fact that will likely not escape notice of the local criminal element.

Gonzaga University reacted to the victimization of its own students on University property by punishing and disarming them. That is outrageous.

Instead of banning guns, make gun training mandatory for new students. Hell, make it a safety and security class and train students how to use guns, self defense, how to dress wounds, how to deal with heart attacks, and vehicle accidents. Make it a campus society of informed and educated, not scared and unable to protect themselves.–Bandit

INTERNATIONAL TYPHOON VICTIM PLEA–This is an official plea on behalf of the international community and the Philippine Social Workers Association to help the victims of the recent typhoon which has left widespread devastation and sorrow in affected areas. We hereby use this medium to seek donations from kind hearted individuals. As people, every little contribution can help change lives or help one or two of these people get back on their feet and receive adequate care, shelter and food.

To Donate to victims, please contact Social Workers Philippines coordinator, Anne .L. Rosales at anne.rosales@socialworker.net, phone: +639334540087

Your help, no matter how little in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Thank you in anticipation.

Beryl Geraldez
Assistant
PSWA Relief Distribution Center
Manila, Philippines

If you would like to help, but you’re concerned about being ripped off, contact the American Red Cross. They will steer you in the right direction—Wilburn Roach

LATEST PHOTO-SHOOT BY THE FAMOUS BIKERNET PHOTOGRAPHER, PETER LINNEY–I just did this at Palos Verdes, beach at the end of Western, on the coast.

Great for a bike shot also. Did you see my latest book of cars. I will be back at the location to shoot the car again with a model around 3:00 PM.

–Peter

ANOTHER New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL COALITION OF MOTORCYCLISTS ALL ABOUT?

http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=7106

Informative. Most riders don’t know about NCOM or how much they need help when they do get in trouble.

–Gene Long
genelong44@gmail.com
Mineral Wells, TX

We have been posting the NCOM Coast to Coast legislative reports from Bill Bish on Bikernet for at least 15 years. We support the MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation) and helped establish an Industry Council. We agree that we are constantly in trouble trying to stay free, and we need these guys like crazy.–Bandit

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY HELLS ANGELS TOY RUN COMING–Best part…..you do not have to be in a “club” to participate.

Music, Food and TONS of RAFFLE & Give-aways!!
Please bring new unwrapped TOY!
Printable Flyer is attached for Details

SFV Toy Run benefits LIVE RIDE Ministry’s ANGEL TREE
Christmas Gifts for Children whose parents are incarcerated.

— Thank you, K.O.

FLO COMES TO THE CANTINA–You’ve probably seen many of the Progressive Insurance ads with “Flo” wisecracking her way to fame. Little did we know…..

–Paul Aiken
Aeromach

BIKERNET DRUG CARTEL UPDATE–Maine: Urge Legislative Council to Reconsider Marijuana Legalization Legislation.

Legislation to legalize marijuana in Maine has fallen one vote short of the total required from Maine’s Legislative Council to allow its introduction.

The measure had to be approved by Maine’s Legislative Council and was on track to do so until today. At the last minute, monied corporate interests representing established medical marijuana dispensaries came in and managed to flip one of the votes necessary to approve the bill for introduction.

Their complaints were vague and they made the claim they were not invited to the table, despite the legislation being drafted to provide them with priority status when it came to applying for retail licenses. In truth, they walked away from the very table they said they were not invited to. In addition to providing deference to both medical dispensaries, registered caregivers, and applicants with real ties to the state, 5% of the taxes raised from the sales of retail marijuana would have gone to help low income patients who are suffering in Maine by subsidizing the cost of their medical cannabis.

“Today, corporate and profit-driven interests shunned Maine’s economic future and shut down the prospects of a new bill to regulate marijuana,” stated Representative Diane Russell, “For the record, 5% of tax revenue from the new bill would have gone to ensuring low income Mainers could afford their medical marijuana. Profits seem to be more important than patients – and that’s just wrong.”

Enter your zip code below to quickly and easily contact the Maine Legislative Council to express your disappointment with their decision and urge them to reconsider their vote.

–from NORML

CANTINA HISTORIC COUNSEL FINDINGS–
This is the ONLY Adams-Farwell automobile left in existence. They were made
in Dubuque, Iowa, between 1890-1913. This 1906 version has a 50 HP rotary
engine similar to engines in old airplanes. With 50 HP… it probably
really scooted down the roads!

–Sam Burns

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT RELIGIOUS WORD OF THE DAY–antitype AN-ti-tahyp, noun:

These were but the foreshadowing of their great and glorious antitype, Christ and the gospel, which are the spiritual fulfillment of the promises made to Abraham.

The ship in danger is easily understood to be its old antitype, the Commonwealth.

Antitype comes from the Late Greek word antítypos which meant “the impression left by a die.”

ROSCOE’S CHILLI CHALLENGE COME TO THE CANTINA–Here’s a group from the Roscoe’s Chilli Challenge last week in Florida… Regular bikers, not models by any means.

–Jack McIntyre
www.BIKERPICS.ORG
jack@bikerpics.org

We are working with Jack on a deal to bring you lots more action in the Cantina with events and girls from events from all over the country. I’m hoping we can cut a deal that works for Cantina subscribers, for Jack, and for the event spectators.–Bandit

QUOTE OF THE WEEK—The moment of near despair is quite often the moment that precedes courage.—Christopher Hitchens, quoted in the Boston Globe

GALLEY GIRL GONE INSANE—So we rolled to the Yacht Club for our Saturday dinners, which would generally consist of a fine crisp salad followed by a barbecue cooked steak wrapped with bacon, tri-dip, ribs, or some such fare with baked potatoes, veggies, and a killer desert of warm cobbler and ice cream.

Just recently the Commodore, who was the former cook, hired a pro and the meals have slipped some. They lost their robust edge, and tonight it reached a boiling point with second string corn on the cob, and fried chicken, sorta. The chicken was pink inside, and that’s generally a bad sign.

A couple of comments were made and the chef’s retort was, “It’s dark meat, so pink is cool.”

Two tables over from us, the drunk sailor ranks sent their dinners back three times and were never satisfied. As the glimmer of the brilliant devilish full moon reflected in the floating club and the whiskey flowed, a boisterous female decided to take her red chicken grievance to the chef.

This broad was less than 5 feet tall and a semi-toothless dock rat who strutted into the galley and announced, “You call yourself a chef? I’m gonna kick your ass!” She proceeded to punch the young, over 6-foot chef and the galley erupted with pots flying, women screaming and the Commodore barking orders.

It only lasted a few harried seconds and the perpetrator was whisked outside. “Bullshit,” she screamed. I’m not leaving. I paid for that meal. I’m a member!” The Commodore quickly announced the club policy. “If you have a problem with the meal, your money will be quickly refunded. No questions asked. No violence needed.”

We finished our dinner, except for the pink chicken, and our certified welder needed a smoke, so we stepped onto the dock, with Cherry, the missing laundry lady. Did I tell you?She’s the girl who takes your laundry and disappears for several weeks, then returns with your load of clothes folded and clean. Strange.

This time she said she was in the hospital and lost her cell phone… I’m not buying any of it. So, we stepped outside. Dr. Feng lit a Canadian cigarette, and suddenly we were surrounded by the whirling dervish divorce dancers. Another clan of young drunks celebrating a finalized divorce. They were headed for more trouble, as I climbed over the locked security gate to escape the fray on the docks.

I’m going for a ride today, and finish the bracket to mount our 5-Ball neon on the front of the Bikernet Headquarters. It’s never a dull moment on the Port of Los Angeles. Check Bikernet Baggers for the report on the new Samson Facility in Sturgis. Next week, I will work on a Cantina episode, on a Knucklehead feature, and on the Rivera Tech about their too cool headlights. They have LED turn signals built in, if only I could figure out the wiring.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

 

 

Built by a Non-Stop Father and Son Team

This story kicked off 10 years ago with a Lincoln MIG welder and a rusting mini-bike. An obsessed weight lifting and skateboarding 13-year-old, with his dad’s support, bought a MIG welder and started to chop his mini.

“I raced motocross until I broke my left foot,” said Jesse Srpan. “I needed to shift to something safer.”

Of course, his dad was a biker and bought this Panhead three decades ago, but until recently, it collected dust in the back of the contractor’s shop.

“Let me chop your Pan,” Jesse said during a slow stretch around the shop. “Let’s do it together,” Rick said and they tore into the classic chop.

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Speed-Way Safety and Shelter for a Lonely Motorcycle

A brother, contributor, official Bikernet certified welder, VP of Bikernet Manufacturing, Dr. Feng, lives on a rusting steel ketch in the Wilmington marina. He recently agreed to a long-term road test of a 650 ATK cruiser. The notion of living on a boat is a romantic, solitary existence, rocking to sleep each night by splashing seawater against the drifting hull of a yacht. It’s a dreamy lifestyle, containing just a couple of drawbacks.

There you have it, a brother with a new ATK motorcycle slipping down narrow winding roads to his floating clubhouse. He desperately needed shelter and security for his freedom ride and Speed-way Shelters offered to “Gimme Shelter.”

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Designing the new Dual Tour Saddles for Indian’s 2014 Chief models, Corbin has maximized the seating area and positioned the rider bucket in the sweet spot to offer the best possible ergonomics and long range comfort. Bucket shaping of the front seating area gives great body support… It provides over six inches of support to your lower back. Towards the front of the bucket we design the saddle narrower to allow for ground reach. Smaller riders may prefer to slide forward and out of the bucket at stop signs for the best ground reach.

Corbin’s Dual Touring saddle accepts an adjustable backrest in both the rider and passenger seating areas. Corbin backrests install and remove easily with a single bolt and adjust to provide a tailored fit to rider posture. In the front, we’ve built in special hardware that also allows the backrest to be adjusted fore and aft. You can use a single backrest transferred front to back as needed or two for full time use.

On the outside Corbin uses genuine leather seating for a luxurious ride that breathes with your body. They have obtained a special distressed tan leather just for Indian models to coordinate with their accessories or choose our standard natural grain black leather depending on your bike’s options.

Backrests are available in several styles to suit your taste. They give you an additional nine inches of vertical support and are sculpted to fit the shape of your back. Covered with genuine leather to match your saddle and built up with Comfort Cell foam for long lasting comfort. At the rear Corbin offers a variety of finishing plate options, including painted backs and a chromed steel finishing plate.

Corbin’s Dual Tour has the option of electric seat heaters in both the rider and passenger seating positions, with independent temp control. Installation is simple and complete instructions are included.

For those interested in obtaining more information on Corbin, you can reach them at 800-538-7035 or online at www.corbin.com.

‘Nuff Said…

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is giving the public a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a limited edition Epiphone Coronet™ guitar signed by 2013 Buffalo Chip performing bands, Alien Ant Farm, Fuel and Filter. The one-of-a-kind guitar is the prize the Buffalo Chip will award to one lucky individual who enters its Rock the Holidays Guitar Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is free to enter. Registration is now open at BuffaloChip.com and participating partners’ sites.

In addition to autographs from Alien Ant Farm, Fuel and Filter, the commemorative Epiphone® guitar includes custom graphics and the signature of Buffalo Chip owner, Rod Woodruff. The instrument features a double cutaway design, compensated wrap-around bridge, single volume control, high output 700T humbucker pickup, mahogany body, bolt-on mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays.

“I can’t think of a better gift for someone to unwrap than a collectable guitar signed by these three amazing bands,” says Rod Woodruff, president of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “It doesn’t matter whether you play guitar or not. This beautiful instrument is one of the most sought after collectibles of the Music Festival, and we’re eager to hand it over to the winner.”

The three bands that signed the custom guitar performed the grand finale to the Buffalo Chip’s nine-day music festival during the Sturgis Rally in Aug. 2013. It is the only guitar of its kind autographed by the bands, making it a collector’s dream.

Enter the Rock the Holidays Sweepstakes at www.BuffaloChip.com or participating partners’ sites for your chance to win this exclusive Buffalo Chip music lover’s memento. Registration closes Dec. 17, 2013 at 5 p.m. MST. The winner will be announced Dec 19.

The participating partners who made the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Rock the Holidays possible include Epiphone, Alien Ant Farm, Fuel, Filter, Rock 106.5 in Salt Lake City, XRock 96.5 in Rapid City, and MotorcycleUSA.com.

The 33rd annual Motorcycle and Music Festival will deliver nine days of non-stop entertainment including Florida Georgia Line and Lynyrd Skynrd. Running July 28-Aug. 9, 2014, camping passes are on sale now, and all concerts are free with camping. For more information about camping, concerts and motorcycle events at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip campground, visit www.BuffaloChip.com or call (605) 347-9000.

Motorcycles are built to go fast. Increasingly, motorcycle manufacturing is built to go even faster.

Scott Wine, the CEO of Polaris Industries Inc., has a video interview with Bloomberg about what it took to get the company’s new Indian motorcycles to market in 27 months. Click below to view the interview.

From Minneapolis Business Journal