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We are keeping it simple this week and away from politics and the climate. This week is centered on Panheads, girls and whiskey, my favorites. Read more.

This past July I got my hands on a 1982 Harley-Davidson FLHS. My buddy, Rusty the Painter had it. He and I did some horse-trading and it was mine. I took the old girl over to my friend Jay’s shop. He owns Hollywood’s Cycles in McAdenville, NC. Brad is the wrench there and Jay runs the front end. I have known Jay for a number of years. At one time we worked together, and I have also worked with Brad. They are good people. I took the Shovel to Jay because there’s not enough room in my garage, and another reason is I know Jay keeps his bikes tight and clean, the way I like mine. Jay also knew I would be a picky customer??? Did I say picky or pricky?? Read more.

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We are keeping it simple this week and away from politics and the climate. This week is centered on Panheads, girls and whiskey, my favorites.

We may start to assemble Doctor Hamster’s Panhead this weekend.

I took my bastard Panhead for a ride yesterday and Peter Linney featured Micah’s classic Panhead Chopper for Cycle Source this week.

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. Most recently the Smoke Out and Quick Throttle Magazine came on board.

Curtiss Motorcycles Announces Hera – the Brand’s Luxurious All-Electric Flagship

2020 Curtiss Hera

Amid the glitz and glamour of Monterey’s annual Car Week, Curtiss Motorcycles (OTC: CMOT) announced its upcoming all-electric flagship model named Hera. Hera joins Zeus as Curtiss continues its lineup of Hellenic “Hot Rod Gods.” Only, in this case, it’s a Goddess.

Speaking to motoring enthusiasts and media at a hangar in Monterey, Curtiss Chairman and CEO Matt Chambers said, “With Hera, we set out to create the world’s most luxurious motorcycle. Featuring the world’s first V8 battery architecture, an ultra-powerful, yet refined, E-Twin motor, and a 66-inch wheelbase, Hera will occupy a class all her own.”

According to Curtiss Design Director Jordan Cornille, Hera is inspired by Glenn Curtiss’ land speed record-setting 1907 V8 motorcycle, the iconic machine which earned Glenn Curtiss the title “Fastest Man on Earth” when on January 23, 1907, he reached 136.3mph on Ormond Beach in Florida.

Utilizing a proprietary battery and electronics architecture, Hera pays homage to the iconic 1907 Curtiss V8 by reimagining the machine it in an all-electric form, complete with eight “cylinders” of high-density lithium-ion batteries.

Hera promises to deliver even greater speed than its record-setting predecessor, but in a far more luxurious package. Hera’s long wheelbase and low stance give her a classic and sensual proportion, a deliberate nod to the proportion of the original golden age of American motorcycling.

With the announcement of Hera, Curtiss continues to ratchet up the heat in the growing electric motorcycle space. The news comes on the heels of Harley-Davidson’s recent signaling of their own upcoming electric model. With both brands set to release bikes over the next 18-24 months, the stage is set for an all-electric all-American motorcycle showdown between two brands with deep roots in American motorcycle history. Detailed specifications and pricing for the Curtiss Zeus have not yet been released.

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Curtiss Motorcycle Company (OTC: CMOT) is on a mission to lead an all-new golden age of sustainable motorcycles by designing and crafting the world’s best and finest electric motorcycles.

For more information, visit www.curtissmotorcycles.com

Source: Curtiss Motorcycle Company

–Motor Sports Newswire Motorcycle, Powersports

QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY–

Q: Is Google male or female?
A: Female, because it doesn’t let you finish a sentence before making a suggestion.

A young woman was taking golf lessons and had just started playing her first round of golf when she suffered a bee sting. Her pain was so intense that she decided to return to the clubhouse for medical assistance.

The golf pro saw her heading back and said, “You are back early, what’s wrong?”

“I was stung by a bee!” she said.

“Where?” he asked. “Between the first and second hole.” she replied.

He nodded and said, “Your stance is far too wide.”

–from Rogue

VAUGHN BEALS R.I.P.–
Rest in peace Vaughn Beals, 1928 – 2018. Beals joined Harley-Davidson in 1975 as an engineer. In 1981, he led a group of investors who bought Harley-Davidson back from AMF and into independence.

He became Chairman and CEO, leading HDMC through the turbulent early 1980s and back to profitability. We are saddened by his passing.

–Rogue
Esteemed Senior Editor
Bikernet Baggers

Midtown Motorcycles and Scooters Opens New Premiere Motorcycle and Scooter Shop--One stop cycle shop to buy, sell, trade, finance and repair in Daytona Beach

Midtown Motorcycles and Scooters is the new, premiere motorcycle and scooter shop in sunny Daytona Beach Florida. Midtown buys, sells, and trades all makes and models of motorcycles, scooters, quads, and more. They specialize in carrying a wide variety of vehicles to fit every customer’s needs.

In addition to motorcycles and higher powered scooters, they sell 49cc gas powered scooters, electric scooters, and electric and gas powered bicycles. These options require no special endorsements on your license or, in some cases, no license whatsoever.

49cc scooters are an extremely economical mode of transportation. Most 49cc models will get 100 miles per gallon of gas. Approximately 9 out of 10 gas powered scooter riders they talk to only fill up their gas tank once a month. The electric powered scooters go around 42 miles on a single charge. Just plug the scooter into a regular household plug. No specialty plugs, wires or equipment required.

Midtown Motorcycles and Scooters works to make the purchasing process as easy and painless as possible. Midtown accepts all major credit cards and checks as well as offers layaway and financing. Midtown offers financing through 12 major banks and 4 associate companies. Customers can come in and speak with one of their financing experts in person or fill out the secure credit application online at https://mynewcycle.com/financing.

Midtown Motorcycles and Scooters not only sells bikes, they also offer a full service shop for maintenance, repair, or upgrades. Midtown hires fully certified motorcycle and scooter technicians capable of working on any make or model.

Customer’s constantly call looking to get work done on Chinese scooters after having been turned away at other shops. Midtown has the largest supply of Japanese and Chinese scooter parts, in stock. They won’t turn you away based on the make or model of your ride. At Midtown Motors it is not What you ride, it is THAT you ride. Check out Midtown Motorcycles and Scooters online at www.mynewcycle.com.

If you would like more information about this topic, please call David at (386) 265-4747 or email 200289@email4pr.com.

Contact: David Hurtibise at Midtown Motors
Phone: (386) 265-4747

SOURCE Midtown Cycles of Daytona, Inc

Voting Rights Restoration Efforts in Florida–A summary of current felony disenfranchisement policies and legislative advocacy in Florida.

On January 23, 2018 Floridians for a Fair Democracy announced that their campaign, Florida Second Chances, had surpassed the 766,200 signature threshold to get an amendment on the 2018 ballot that would give the ability to vote back to Floridians with felony convictions that have completed their sentences. Florida is an outlier in denying voting rights, with one of the most punitive disenfranchisement policies in the country. As a result, if this constitutional amendment passes in November, over 1.5 million Floridians would be eligible to register to vote.

Florida has the highest disenfranchisement rate in the country. It is one of three states, along with Iowa and Kentucky, to permanently bar all citizens with felony convictions from voting. Currently, Floridians can only regain the ability to vote if they individually apply to the state Office of Executive Clemency and their application is one of the few granted. The amendment would give Floridians who have already served their time a second chance at democratic participation.

Read more about the impact of felony disenfranchisement in Florida and the nation as a whole on the Brennan Center’s publications and research page.

Current Rights Restoration Process

Florida is one of four states whose constitution permanently disenfranchises citizens with past felony convictions and grants the governor the authority to restore voting rights. The others are Kentucky and Iowa, where lifetime bars are in place, and Virginia, where the governor has promised to restore voting rights on a rolling basis. In Florida, the rights restoration process is determined by clemency rules set by the state’s governor.

The current clemency rules, which Gov. Rick Scott issued in 2011, are the most restrictive in several administrations. By December 2015, nearly five years after taking office, Gov. Scott’s administration had restored voting rights to fewer than 2,000 Floridians statewide, while over 20,000 applications remained pending. Meanwhile, in the period between 2010 and 2016, the disenfranchised population Floridians grew by nearly 150,000 to a staggering estimated total of 1,686,000.

On February 1, 2018 a federal district court judge in Tallahassee ruled that the “unfettered discretion that the [Florida] Clemency Board possesses” violates both the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The case – Hand v. Scott – is a class action lawsuit filed last March by the Fair Elections Legal Network. A copy of the opinion can be found here.

More comprehensive information, including application forms, can be found on this section of the Florida Commission on Offender Review website.

Voting Rights Restoration Amendment History

Florida citizens have been gathering signatures for a ballot initiative that would amend Florida’s constitution and restore voting rights to most people who have completed their sentences. In October 2016, the initiative’s sponsors gathered enough signatures to trigger review by the Florida Supreme Court — a process required of all constitutional amendments. The process evaluated only whether an initiative meets Florida’s rules for how amendments can be written; it did not address an amendment’s substance. After a March 6 hearing, at which the State Attorney General did not oppose the proposal, the Court approved the text of the ballot initiative.

This decision cleared the way for the ballot initiative to appear on the ballot once the initiative’s supporters collected enough signatures.

For more information about the Brennan Center’s work on Restoring Voting Rights in Florida, please contact Makeda Yohannes, at makeda.yohannes@nyu.edu.

— from Rogue

BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
New Rev Tech 100-Inch Engine

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/New_Rev_Tech_100Inch_Engine.aspx

I have a Revtec gen II. All standard except from the Crane Cams Ignition. Bike also has a 6-speed Revtec gearbox. Tuned i bench to 100 hp on rear whell. Reliable and great fun at traffic lights. With 158nM of torque, is accelarates faster than most people will admit.

Very strong setup. Needs a strong starter engine though.

–Martin
armasan@hotmail.com
North, Norway

We tried to reach out to Custom Chrome, but no luck. We might suggest he look into a Spyke starter.–Bandit

TOOL OF THE WEEK–Can anyone help me ID this chain saw? It’s orange so I’m thinking Stihl or Husky….

–Rogue

“Good buddy and racer Thad Wolf proudly shows off the new issue of Motorcyclist magazine, which has a feature cover story about him and his 1982 Suzuki GS1000 Superbike, which he recently restored and is racing in Superbike exhibition races including the one this past June 2-18 at Laguna Seca SBK / AMA Superbike round.

I sponored Thad back in the day when I worked at Moto-X Fox and built and tuned the Fox Factory Twin Shox on his AMA Superbike. Thad also has a 1920 Harley-Davidson which he regularly rides to the Rock Store, and which won its class at the 2015 LA Calendar Motorcle Show and was featured on the cover and inside the 2017 Iron & Lace Calendar.

Thanks Thad!

–Jim Gianatsis
www.fastdates.com

NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDR 114 POURS ON PERFORMANCE–A Dynamic Power Cruiser Combines Milwaukee-Eight Muscle with Weight-Saving Aluminum and Composite Components.

The new Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 motorcycle delivers moto-aggression with a technical edge. Like a drag racer crossed with a fighter jet, this unapologetic power cruiser brings a new level of all-out performance to the Harley-Davidson line-up. The FXDR 114 combines the unrelenting power of the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine with the liberal use of new weight-saving aluminum and composite components. Every aspect of handling and performance is amplified.

“This motorcycle is really a blast to ride,” said David Latz, Lead Product Manager at Harley-Davidson. “The FXDR 114 surrounds the very capable Softail® chassis with Milwaukee-Eight 114 power, premium front and rear suspension and a host of new weight-saving components and materials. This is a power cruiser that delivers exceptional ride and handling characteristics.”

Less than a month after announcing plans for future product in new-to-the-brand categories and a commitment to advance its heavyweight Touring and Cruiser models, the Motor Company introduces the FXDR 114 as the 10th Harley-Davidson model based on the Softail platform.

Focus on Weight Reduction

The aluminum swingarm achieves a 10.2-pound weight reduction (13.8 pounds vs. 24 pounds, or 43 percent less) over a steel Softail swingarm accommodating a 240 mm rear tire. Because the unsprung weight (weight located below the suspension) it has a significant impact on rear suspension performance, enhanced further by a lightweight 18-inch-diameter aluminum disc rear wheel.

The 19-inch forged aluminum Ace front wheel is a light-weight design that features very thin spokes. The FXDR 114 seat and tail section are supported by a sub-frame of welded aluminum tubing, and the tail section is composite. This replaces a steel subframe, steel rear fender and aluminum fender supports used on other Softail models, for a weight savings of about seven pounds. Front and rear fenders are lightweight composite material.

Styled at the Strip

The FXDR communicates its commitment to all-out performance through visual design inspired at the drag strip, where the application of torque to pavement is sophisticated in its execution.

“The look of the FXDR 114 expresses its performance potential and highlights the technical features that set it apart from the rest of the Softail line-up,” said Brad Richards, Vice President of Styling and Design. “The drag-bike influence is strong with the raked and inverted front end, massive intake and exhaust, proportional contrast between the wheels, and the clipped tail section. But we made sure that purely technical elements like the aluminum swingarm, fully integrated digital instrumentation within the rider controls, and exposed external suspension adjuster are highlighted as well and help define this bike’s mission, which is pure performance, not just straight-line performance.”

A speed screen frames the LED headlamp and helps breaks the wind, while a stretched 4.4-gallon fuel tank exclusive to the FXDR 114 lengthens the profile of the motorcycle. A race-inspired chin fairing conceals much of the oil cooler.

The tail section is clipped short in drag bike/stunter style to expose the 240mm rear tire. A solo seat flows seamlessly into the tail section. A cover on the top of the tail section can be removed to reveal a storage compartment within the subframe.

A molded composite rear fender is shaped to hug the tire and moves with it through the range of the suspension, so it becomes almost invisible when the FXDR 114 is in motion.

A rear lighting module and license plate fixture is secured to an aluminum spar mounted to the left side of the swingarm, leaving the right side of the rear wheel dramatically exposed. The front and rear wheel are finished in contrast Gloss Black and Satin Black paint and detailed with bright “bolt heads” and laser-etched orange graphics in the rims.

Dynamic Chassis

A strong-and-rigid Softail chassis tuned to deliver responsive handling will reward assertive riders with thrilling agility when riding through twisting backroads and navigating congested urban traffic.

The FXDR 114 features the Softail monoshock rear suspension with a single coil-over shock with internal free-piston technology and optimized angle between the frame and swingarm for enhanced travel and response. The shock is equipped with an external hydraulic pre-load adjustment knob to allow the rider to quickly and easily dial in optimal suspension performance for the prevailing load and conditions.

Inverted 43mm forks stiffen the front end for improved response to steering input. Single-cartridge internal fork damping technology and a triple-rate spring respond quickly to inputs to help keep the front wheel planted for improved braking and handling performance. The FXDR 114 offers more lean angle than any other Softail model – 32.6 degrees to the left and 32.8 degrees to the right.

The dual 300mm front disc brakes provide strong braking performance with less lever effort. A confidence-inspiring Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is standard equipment on the FXDR 114.

High-performance Michelin® Scorcher® 11 front (120mm) and rear (240mm) tires contribute to optimized handling and braking performance. Secured by the deep solo seat, the rider grips aluminum clip-on handlebars in an athletic position over the tank. Information is presented by a compact digital display located within the speed screen.

Milwaukee-Eight Muscle

The FXDR 114 is equipped with the most-powerful engine offered in the Softail chassis, a Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin tuned to pound out up to 119 ft. lb. of torque at 3500 rpm (U.S. model).

The shape of the forward-facing air intake is inspired by the World Champion Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag bikes and designed to enhance the airflow into the engine. The exposed air filter utilizes a new synthetic media that does not require oiling.

A new 2-into-1 exhaust is tuned to emit a throaty rumble and shaped to maximize lean angle. Advanced four-valve cylinder head design, dual knock sensors, and precision oil cooling permit a 10.0:1 compression ratio for strong torque output – and thrilling acceleration – from off-idle to wide-open throttle.

The engine is rigid-mounted to further stiffen a Softail chassis engineered to deliver precise response to steering and braking input. Dual counter-balancers cancel primary vibration at idle for improved rider comfort.

Riders craving even more power can upgrade the FXDR 114 with street-legal performance parts from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories, including a Screamin’ Eagle Titanium Performance slip-on muffler that weighs 50 percent less than the stock muffler and produces an appealing, aggressive tone. Installation of the muffler achieves a Screamin’ Eagle Stage I performance upgrade when combined with a Screamin’ Eagle Air Cleaner Kit and the Screamin’ Eagle Pro Street Tuner.

Stage I is the foundation for available Screamin’ Eagle Stage II, Stage III and Stage IV kits that can take Milwaukee-Eight 114 performance through the roof, with the assurance of an intact factory warranty when installed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

Complete LED lighting, including a Daymaker™ LED headlamp with LED signature halo plus LED rear lighting and LED turn signals, make the FXDR 114 more conspicuous in traffic and offer optimal lighting performance. Keyless ignition, the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System and a USB charging port are standard equipment.

The FXDR 114 is available in six color choices: Vivid Black, Black Denim, Industrial Gray Denim, Wicked Red Denim, Bonneville Salt Denim, and Rawhide Denim.

In 2019, the FXDR 114 will provide inspiration for the bodywork of the racing competition motorcycles campaigned by the world champion Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines racing team in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

Welcome to the August Women Riders Now Newsletter!–When I read Genevieve’s review of Gloria Struck’s book, “Gloria, A Lifetime Motorcyclist: 75 Years on Two Wheels and Still Riding,” it got me thinking about how bikes have changed the lives of women riders, especially older women who are still riding strong following adverse times.

Two women come to mind that fit that description. One is Linda Watts, a nurse practitioner in a small Texas town. Just before she turned 60, her husband left her. She cried for a while, then picked herself up and joined the Peace Corps. She just wrapped up a stint in Africa, training young women to become nurses. Linda tried a different type of ride while there, but she will be back on her two wheels shortly.

I met Jolenta Court during the Spyders in the Hills Rally in 2017. When her husband and son had both passed away a few years ago, she knew the open road would help heal her. She packed up her belongings, added a trailer, and kept riding —solo. Her journey has taken her from the Canadian to the Mexican borders and from the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans. (Hey, Jolenta! Once you stop for a while send us an update on your travels.)

We invite you to send in your stories about women who have ridden 40 years or more for a special celebration issue in November. Submission deadline for stories (don’t forget the pictures) is October 15. jgodwin@womenridersnow.com

ACTION FROM LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST— October 11-14, 2018
Win $500 to Spend with Our Vendors

We are giving away $5,000 in BikeFest Bucks!

Register for a Party, Ultimate, or VIP Pass & you will be eligible to win of of the TEN $500 BikeFest Bucks Shopping Sprees!

BikeFest Bucks are good at vendor booths at Rally Central and Rally West.

GOTTA KEEP THE BIKERNET™ BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN FOR LUNCH–There was a blonde, a redhead, and a brunette. They were all trapped on an island and the nearest shore was 50 miles away. The redhead swam trying to make it to the other shore she swam 15 miles, drowned, and died. The brunette swam 24 miles, drowned, and died.

The blonde swam 25 miles, got tired, and swam back.

Har de har!

–David Campbell
Girls of Bikernet™ investigator
Earl’s Garage – Motorcycle, Hotrod, and Event Photography
www.earlsgarage.co

Upcoming for Cycle Source— Anthony Robinson’s ’66 Triumph T100 custom. Winner in its class at Born Free.— M.C.

I know Bikernet is considering an article about all of Tim’s Triump builds. I have two of them. Here’s The Triumph Peter Linney lensed. I shot this at the EXILE charity run.

Here’s Anthony Robinson’s 1st build— ’61 Triumph bobber— as seen in Cycle Source.

–Magnificent Markus Cuff
Officially Certified Feature Photographer
Bikernet.com™
Cycle Source
American Iron
Easyriders sometimes

BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!– SHOTGUN SUNDAY POST for August 19, 2018

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/SHOTGUN_SUNDAY_POST_for_August_19_2018.aspx

Short But Good Post

I am planning on going to Barber Event with Berry Wardlaw and Vivian.

Planning on covering it for Bikernet Baggers.

You should consider attending Meeting of The Minds in November if you can.

We need to get involve in road construction and get motorcyclist on the planning committee.

— Rogue
rogue@bikernet.com
Palm Bay, FL

MASSIVE HONDA ARTICLE COMES TO BIKERNET(?)–Hope all your a/c is working…but here’s a hot off the presses
mega-feature lauding the 50 years of the iconic CB750…and some of
the “Nicest People” I met on them including a visit to Deus ex Machina
yesterday for the unveiling of the Raffle bike.

PS One of the original CB750 factory proto-types recently sold for
$223,000!

–Paul in Lava Angeles
Senior Vintage Editor
Bikernet.com™

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HARSH New Bikernet Reader Comment!–CLIMATE BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for August 16, 2018

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/CLIMATE_BIKERNET_WEEKLY_NEWS_for_August_16_2018.aspx

To Sam and Ruben in previous comments, they lost a big part of their
motorcycle content when Cyril Huze died and they couldn’t copy off his
site anymore. The majority of their bike articles were basically copied
and pasted off his site, I would read his blogs and then see the exact
same article 2 or 3 days later on here.

Now they actually have to
research and write motorcycle articles.

— Karl
karlschrum@yahoo.com
Daytona, FL

I read Cyril Huze’s blog and enjoyed it for years. His passing is a great loss. I did not provide any of his material to Bikernet.com. If Karl has ever read anything else he might note that in any news reporting there is likely similar or even exact content published by many various sources.

This statement is untrue, unkind, and an insult. I do not know Ruben and speak for myself only. –Sam

Eagles of Death Metal, the Vandals and TSOL are rocking the Bay surrounded by motorcycle racing at the Moto Bay Classic in San Francisco–

The Moto Bay Classic will happen on the epic Pier 32 in San Francisco, directly off The Embarcadero in the shadow of the legendary Bay Bridge.

This full-blown moto carnival brings you music headlined by icon punk & rock bands Eagles of Death Metal, The The Vandals, and T.S.O.L as well as local punk icons the Screaming Bloody Marys, the Nerve and Lujuria.

Super Hooligan Flat Track racing by Indian motorcycles, Vance and Hines Cops vs. Hooligans Gymkhana Race, Dunlop Kids demo course, Bell Helmets Stunt Show, J &P Cycles Hella Good Bike show, Husqvarna AOI Art Show, Ducati Demo Rides and Learn to Ride Dyno – all accompanied by local Frisco flavor, craft beers, scrumptious food.

Also featuring a cultivated Vendor Village featuring Deus Ex Machina, Yamaha, Kuryakyn, Performance Machine, Monroe Motors, BMW of San Francisco and more.

For additional information – please go to www.motobayclassic.com.

SAVING 40+ states from high energy costs–It’s a myth that the United States cannot lower emissions while promoting American energy dominance on the world stage. But the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) sacrificed affordable, competitive energy in favor of bureaucratic red tape.

The Trump Administration is proposing the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) Rule to restore the proper role of states under the Clean Air Act. Under the Obama CPP, working- and middle-class families would’ve been hit with higher electricity costs—as much as double-digit price increases in 40 states. Partly as a result, a bipartisan majority of Congress formally disapproved of the CPP.

The new ACE Rule, on the other hand, proposes new emissions guidelines while giving states flexibility in how to achieve them. That will allow different parts of the country to construct diverse, reliable energy portfolios that best fit their specific needs.

President Trump: “We’re ending intrusive EPA regulations that kill jobs.”

NEWS FROM THE DAV–Texas veteran, advocate named Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year

Texas native Callie Rios was named the Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year at the DAV and DAV Auxiliary 97th National Convention in July.

In 2002, Rios enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18. The single mother was seeking a better future for her child. When she joined the military, Rios took an oath to defend her country and was prepared to face any enemy on behalf of the nation. But she never expected to be attacked by a fellow soldier.

“There was a turning point in my military career at Fort Knox when I was the victim of a sexual assault,” recalled Rios. “I did not really find much support in my unit; I didn’t really find much support anywhere. It was a very lonely time for me. I came back out of it, and now I’m ready to help other women who were in the same situation as I was.”

Rios understands firsthand how difficult it can be to overcome injuries that are invisible to everyone else. She channels the trauma she suffered in the Army into supporting fellow veterans. This personal experience is what drives her commitment to ensuring others don’t hesitate to seek out mental health assistance.

Rios is active in DAV Chapter 58 in Midland, Texas, serving as the junior vice commander. In 2017, she spearheaded a chapter-sponsored women veterans conference, Heroes in Heels. Linking mental health practitioners and former servicewomen with invisible wounds was an event priority.

In addition to supporting women veterans, Rios provides outreach to former service members at an area college. As a former student veteran who now holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, she recognizes the unique challenges facing veterans on campus.

For nearly a decade she has served her home state as a volunteer member of the Texas State Guard, supporting humanitarian missions, including Hurricane Harvey.

“I am proud to honor Callie for her commitment to veterans, her family, local community, Texas and the nation,” said then-DAV National Commander Delphine Metcalf-Foster when presenting the recognition. “Her resilience as a survivor of military sexual trauma and commitment to supporting men and women battling invisible injuries undoubtedly provides inspiration to our fellow injured veterans and their families. Her humble spirit and positive attitude are living testaments to DAV’s mission of empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.”

“I volunteer and I give back so much because I love people,” Rios stated. “If they can find a piece of my story that connects with them, and helps them in any kind of way, it’s worth it for me.”

LOWBROW DEAL OF THEE WEEK--Right now save 20% off all Lowbrow Customs brand clothing (shirts, flannels, hats, hoodies) and grips. Ends Monday night, so get on it!

Use the coupon code Stayinschool during checkout.

QUICK, ANOTHER New Bikernet Reader Comment!–Rebirth of a Classic Shovelhead

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

Can’t wait to see her and hear her!!! Keep the updates coming!!!!

–Gerald Smith
fearthebeard77@gmail.com
Rock Hill, SC

With Eye on Next Year, SMRi Unveils New Logo Design for 79th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

(August 23, 2018 – Sturgis, SD) Over a half a million riders rolled into Sturgis, South Dakota, for the 78th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Folks came from all over the world, descending on the Black Hills region to help celebrate the world’s most iconic motorcycle gathering. With attendance and merchandise sales levels being the best since the iconic 75th anniversary three years ago, Sturgis 78 was a fantastic success.

But as stewards of the Sturgis brand, the volunteer board of SMRi feel a strong responsibility to help promote, grow and strengthen the Sturgis brand overall, which is why they used the 78th Anniversary as an opportunity to unveil the official Sturgis branded logo for next year’s 79th.

“While this year’s 78th Anniversary rally exceeded expectations,” said SMRi Chairperson Dean Kinney, “it’s just one rally—our focus overall is on the Sturgis institution. That’s why we get to work on next year’s rally immediately, and that starts with the logo.”

The unveiling of the logo took place at on Wednesday at noon and was conducted by the mayor and the city manager of Sturgis. This unveiling marks the beginning of the Sturgis preparation cycle, which continues throughout the year until next August. With legendary roots in the Black Hills, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the world’s largest, and the SMRi board members feel an acute responsibility to the people of Sturgis and the surrounding area.

“SMRi was established to spur economic development in the Black Hills region and to bring money back to the community through charitable contributions derived from sales of official licensed merchandise,” said SMRi Board Member and City of Sturgis Councilman Rod Bradley. “SMRi continues to develop the Sturgis brand and advocate on its behalf so the Sturgis community can continue to thrive and enjoy a tangible return from the world’s largest motorcycling event. That’s why we got to work right away on the 79th logo, and that’s why we’ll work harder than ever to make the 79th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally the best one yet.”

For more information: http://www.sturgismcrallyinc.com.

MEETING OF THE MINDS– 2018 will be held in Denver, CO on September 20-23 2018 at the Renaissance Denver Hotel.

Download the MOTM 2018 Flyer here

Conference Registration Fee:

Early MRF Member Rate $80

Non-Member Rate $90

Registration rates will increase by $10 for anyone who registers after August 24, 2018.

You need to book your hotel room by August 21, 2018 to receive the special event rate of $124 per night.

Renaissance Denver Hotel
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207
Phone: 800-468-3571

Room rate is $124 per night and the hotel offers airport shuttle via the light rail to Central Park Station. Central Park Station Pick-Up Information

You can book your hotel reservation online by visiting:
tinyurl.com/MOTM2018hotel

SNEAK PEET INTO THE LATEST ISSUE OF AMERICAN IRON– Munro Special. Next issue of American Iron. Shot at The Quail, 2018, Monterrey/ Carmel, Ca.

–Emperial Markus Cuff
Officially Certified and Anointed Feature Photographer
Bikernet.com ™
American Iron
Cycle Source Magazine

DON’T MISS THE 5-BALL RACING GARAGE—We include an author-signed book about the history of motorcycling in every order.

Check out the leathers, the books, the buckles and we hope to flash new T-shirts by next week.

–Bandit

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TAPS MILWAUKEE BREWERIES TO CRAFT LIMITED EDITION BEER HONORING H-D’s 115th ANNIVERSARY
Harley-Davidson enters alliance with Third Space Brewing, Good City Brewing and Milwaukee Brewing Co. to create limited release “115th Anniversary Milwaukee Lager”

Celebrating 115 years of freedom and the city’s most-iconic brand, Milwaukee-based craft breweries – Third Space Brewing, Good City Brewing and Milwaukee Brewing Co. – developed the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Milwaukee Lager. The crisp, balanced, hand-crafted beer is set to debut over Labor Day weekend during Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Milwaukee Celebration.

“We are proud to honor 115 years of American history with a Wisconsin-made beer that celebrates freedom for all,” said Chris Urban, Manager of US Events, Harley-Davidson. “Whether you’re joining in on the excitement and thrill of motorcycle culture or simply a craft beer enthusiast, this light and refreshing beer is the perfect way to enjoy an anniversary like no other.”

The limited edition beer is a light golden color lager with a bright and slightly fruity aroma. It is brewed with all Wisconsin malts, grown right here in Milwaukee, and traditional German Hops that provide a light bitterness with a very refreshing finish. The can’s design features the limited edition, tattoo-inspired denim paint scheme and eagle design created for this milestone anniversary, which is currently available on select 2018 models.

“As Milwaukee natives, we are excited to be a part of this historic celebration and showcase the great beer – and iconic motorcycles – the city has to offer,” said Andy Gehl, co-founder of Third Space Brewing. “With locally sourced ingredients and decked out in anniversary blue, the 115th Anniversary Milwaukee Lager marks the epic occasion with unmatched taste and revved-up flavor.”

The Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Milwaukee Lager will debut at the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Milwaukee Celebration, including at events located at Veterans Park and the Harley-Davidson Museum. The light, crisp, revved-up beer will also be available in 4-pack, 16 oz. cans at retail locations and bars across the state of Wisconsin, while supplies last.

About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Since 1903, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has fulfilled dreams of personal freedom with cruiser, touring and custom motorcycles, riding experiences and events, and a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise, riding gear and apparel.

For more information, visit www.h-d.com.

BIKERNET STAFF DECIDES A ZOO MIGHT BE A GOOD NOTION– A Lion Spots A Lost Dog In The Jungle
A lost dog strays into a jungle. A lion sees this from a distance and says with caution “this guy looks edible, never seen his kind before”.

So the lion starts rushing towards the dog with menace. The dog notices and starts to panic but as he’s about to run he sees some bones next to him and gets an idea and says loudly “mmm…that was some good lion meat!”.

The lion abruptly stops and says ” woah! This guy seems tougher then he looks, I better leave while I can”.

Over by the tree top, a monkey witnessed everything. Evidently, the monkey realizes the he can benefit from this situation by telling the lion and getting something in return. So the monkey proceeds to tell the lion what really happened and the lion says angrily “get on my back, we’ll get him together”.

So they start rushing back to the dog. The dog sees them and realized what happened and starts to panic even more. He then gets another idea and shouts “where the hell is that monkey! I told him to bring me another lion an hour ago…”

–from Rogue

KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN– Paudie goes into a bar and orders seven shots of tequila and one Guinness.

The barman lines up shots and goes to get the Guinness.

When he comes back with the pint, all seven shots are gone.

The barman says: “Wow! You sure drank those fast.”

Paudie explains: “You would drink fast too if you had what I have.”

The barman asks: “What do you have?”

The guy reaches into his pocket and says: “Fifty cents!”

–from David Campbell
Earl’s Garage

DYNA WEEK AT LIFESTYLE CYCLES– 2015 Harley-Davidson FXDB – Dyna Street Bob
Selling Price -$14,988.00

SPECIFICATIONS
California’s pre-owned Harley Mega-Store with over 200 Pre-Owned Harley-Davidsons in stock!!! We carry Street Glides, Road Glides, Road Kings, Ultras, Sportsters, Softails, Dynas, and much more!!! Choose from over 200 bikes in our inventory.

To view our current inventory, please visit www.LifestyleCycles.com or call us at (714)-490-0155. EZ FINANCING and EXTENDED WARRANTIES available!!! **Open 7 days a week**

ABOUT THIS BIKE…..

2015 Harley-Davidson FXDB – Dyna Street Bob

Classic bobber style rides into the modern era, with optional H-D1™ Factory Customization to make it truly one of a kind… Stripped down to the bare essentials, and as “naked? as the law allows, the Street Bob model goes right to the heart of riding with no distractions along the way.

Inspired by the minimalist roots of the bobber scene, the Street Bob features a mini ape-hanger handlebar, Fat Bob® fuel tank, solo seat, mid-mounted foot controls and a big, black Twin Cam 103™ engine. The combination stop/tail/turn lighting and side-mounted license plate keep the chopped rear fender clean and smooth.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED:

Wicked Red and Black Denim paint is in excellent condition. Highlight pinstripes in red. Bar&Shield tank graphics. Black powder coated forks with gaitors. Black powder coated Wheels laced with 40 chrome spokes.

Chrome free floating front rotor. Chrome rear rotor. Black wrinkle finish engine with Black wrinkle finish rocker covers, Black powder coated push-rod tubes with chrome collars. Black powder coated cam and 6 speed covers.

TBR company contrast cut Stage-1 Hi-Flow air filter. TBR flat black 2 into 1 exhaust with gloss black heat shields and a carbon fiber tip. Black shocks. Black powder coated triple trees. Black headlight bucket with black bezel and Day Maker bulb. Black bullet style turn signals with amber lenses up front and red out back.

H-D solo seat. Passenger pegs. Black powder coated horn and primary covers. Black 103 derby cover. Black wrinkle finish belt guard. Mid-controls with black toe shifter and brake pedal. Black wrinkle finish dash and console. 12 inch black T-Bar style handlebars with internal wiring.

Black tear drop mirrors. Black hand levers. Roland Sands Designs hand grips. Battery pigtail. Swing away license plate holder. Key Fob security.

This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 101 point safety and mechanical inspection. Whether your looking to commute to work, ride the coast or take that dream vacation, this bike is ready to go!!!

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Only $14,988 at Lifestyle Cycles (714) 490-0155
Retail Price$17,995.00
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ConditionPre-Owned
Stock Number10681A
Year2015
MakeHarley-Davidson®
ModelFXDB – Dyna® Street Bob®
FamilyDyna®
VIN1HD1GXM15FC302983
ColorRED
EngineV-TWIN
Mileage14,685
Fuel TypeGas
StatusAvailable

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT VOCABULARY LESSON–
raffish

[raf-ish]
adjective
1.
mildly or sometimes engagingly disreputable or nonconformist; rakish: a matinee idol whose raffish offstage behavior amused millions.
2.
gaudily vulgar or cheap; tawdry.

In trying to look like raffish characters, American men spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year on hairpieces, urban cowboy clothes, disco lessons, imported sports cars, aviator glasses, tailored jogging suits or jump suits, health club memberships, and sex manuals.

— Mike Royko, “Jay’s Bottom Line,” Chicago Sun-Times, September 24, 1980

ORIGIN

Raffish is protean in its meanings and possible origins. Its meanings include “mildly, engagingly nonconformist, rakish; gaudy, vulgar, tawdry.” Raffish is obviously a derivative of the noun raff, but it is with raff that real problems arise. Raff means “rabble, the lower sort of people, riffraff.”

Raff may be a shortening of riffraff (earlier riffe raffe), from Middle English rif and raf, a catchall phrase of very uncertain origin meaning “everything, every particle, things of slight value, everyone, one and all.” Related phrases or idioms exist in other languages: Walloon French has rif-raf “fast and sloppy”; Middle Dutch has rijf ende raf “everything, everyone, one and all; Italian has di riffa o di raffa “one way or another.” Raffish entered English in the late 18th century.

CHOW HALL OF THE WEEK–Morning Dude!

THE CROOKED ROOF in Lanark, IL. is cranking out amazing food! Every Thursday is Bike night and they have $1 select Beers all day!

Their steaks are from a local Meat Locker across the street and trust me I had one and it was TASTY! Had such a great time hangin’ with the Owners, Nino and Jill and their Staff!

Hop on your Bike or jump in your car and get here now!! Make sure and Subscribe to my You Tube Channel!

–from the BikerDude

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WISDOM FROM THE GRAY MOUNTAIN–Quote from the Gray Mountain: “Bliss in ignorance is sometimes ignorance of eternal bliss.” – Ujjwal Dey

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RECOMMENDED MOVIE FOR THE WEEK

The Mannequin (1987)

PG rating 1987. Fantasy/ Indie film. Duration: 1h 30m
Release date: February 13, 1987 (USA)
Featured song: Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now

Watch Kim Cattrall in a really witty script with great performances by all those ‘80s actors in a fast paced romance all inside a department store.

And yes our hero rides a Harley-Davidson and lands his dream job and his dream girl because that is how all fairy tales should end.

There is also the lovers on their motorcycle being chased by the villains in a car – which is quite well done it is a well shot motorcycle chase sequence – when our man for the first time takes his lady out on a date on his Harley-Davidson.

Watch this video from the happy days when love was true and movies were for entertainment.

Jonathan Switcher is a young artist. He just doesn’t seem to last in any job he does. But when he builds a mannequin, he makes it so perfect, he falls in love with it. It is the first thing he has made that makes him feel like a real artist. The mannequin ends up in the window of a big department store. When he saves the life of an old lady who happens to be the owner of that store, he is rewarded by getting a job at the store as stock boy. Later the mannequin comes to life as Emmy, who was an ancient Egyptian living in the year 2514 BC. The two redesign the window display to make it most eye catching in town. The store competitors are not happy and will do anything to stop them!

PRIVATE EYE FOR THE CURIOUS KIND

It was a blue Monday with a redhead outside my office when I clocked in at noon for my day job as private investigator for the busy city offering low hanging fruits of profit. Usually the girl is pretty, blonde and trouble. This one sat quietly hiding a deafening storm as I offered her a tea cup with freshly poured brandy.

As she sat there looking me over I wondered if she had a broken heart or a dead husband she can’t get rid of. She spoke briefly as I recorded in my notebook which was the scrap of yesterday’s newspaper – The Sunday Post on Bikernet.com :

“Good morning, My dad is in the December 1968 issue of Choppers Magazine. The article is L.C.’s Panhead. I would love to get a copy of the original magazine.

Do you have any thoughts on how I could get a copy for him? He will be 80 at the end of October, and is still riding cross country, in fact he still has 6 motorcycles after giving me 2. I would really appreciate any help you may be able to offer.

Sincerely, Heather Mann Dolores, Colorado

–Heather Mann
970 739-3951
maidenivy@yahoo.com

My standard fee is $35 plus expenses. I gave her a standard contract and she read it with interest as if she had found the lost manuscript she had been searching for. Young girl with long red hair and deep green eyes – a Daddy who loves her and a Panhead they can’t forget. It wasn’t too much to do and I would tell her so if she paid an advance.

As she left through the door I wondered what could make a gal like that smile. I wished I could call her right now and ask.

Two days passed in coffee shops and biker bars. A large man in a 5-Ball Racing leather suit showed up one night and asked for the man with the Fedora Linux laptop. He walked up to my table and drank my stale beer. He hesitated a bit about introducing himself but then no one is who they say they are.

“Big Daddy” Roth Choppers Magazine December 1968 – Good Condition” – he smiled through his black teeth and spit out the rest – “Good, Seam Wear with tight binding with no loose pages” – he laid down a few black and whites – “the pictures are a scan of the actual magazine you are purchasing”.

I said what I shouldn’t, “What will it be Jack, Dollars or Dirt on your wife?”

“Listen smarty, $89 plus shipping. You can find the stuff at Orange, California. As for the wife, you will get yours in time and the shitstorm she brings.”

I paid cash though I could charge it to my PayPal account. He took out the magazine wrapped in old Chinese newspapers bound in twine from the burnt down La Paloma ship. Even a burlap sea bag for carrying it in.

“What is this old biker rag about anyway?” he asked sincerely.

“The stuff dreams are made of” and I walked out unknowingly leaving the bloke stuck with my bar tab. Jinkz-the-Cat he called himself. Well let’s hope the jinx doesn’t carry forward to me.

It was late afternoon when the redhead showed up on Thursday. I gave her the package. She asked if I had any trouble getting it for her. That she would pay for the expenses. That she liked the way I moved in my chair while sitting perfectly still. She had eyes alright. I knew what I was looking at. There couldn’t be more for us except this moment in time – like December 1968 when a Panhead roared on the street where she was born.

“Please do let me know if you need anything Mister”, her kind voice bled me through my heart and sunk into my gut.

“Forget it Heather, its Chinatown”

–Wayfarer@bikernet.com
Private Dick and a pain in the ass
Bikernet New Bureau India

MEANWHILE BACK IN THE BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH CLASS–Two Nerdy Steps To Take To Improve Your Vocabulary

When we asked this woman the difference between lay and lie … she couldn’t answer right away. Maybe her nerdy steps to learn how to use these words will help you learn the difference between lay and lie too?

I never really understood the difference between lay and lie. This is super embarrassing. Like is it lay in bed? Lie in bed? Is it lay your phone down? Lie your phone down? But … now that I’m a mom I figured I probably should know the difference between the two.

Step 1: research

So you say lie, when it’s something you do yourself. You say lay, when it involves an object.

Step 2: use in a sentence

Can you lay your water down please?

You wanna lie down on the ground?

Hazel, mommy is just gonna lie down on the couch just for a little bit to close her eyes. No. Wait. Gotta “mom.” Sorry. I’ll sleep … never.

–Dictionary.com

BIKERNET HISTORY LESSON–Subject:THE BEST OF TIMES!
CHILDREN OF THE GREATEST GENERATION

Born in the 1930s and early ‘40s, we exist as a very special age group—the “Silent Generation.”

We are the smallest group of children born since the early 1900s.

We are the last generation, climbing out of the depression, who can remember the winds of war and the impact of a world at war which rattled the structure of our daily lives for years.

We are the last to remember ration books for everything from gas to sugar to shoes to stoves.

We saved tin foil and poured fat into tin cans.

We saw cars up on blocks because tires weren’t available.

We can remember milk being delivered to our house early in the morning and placed in the “milk box” on the porch.
We are the last to see the gold stars in the front windows of our grieving neighbors whose sons died in the War.

We saw the ‘boys’ home from the war, build their little houses.

We are the last generation who spent childhood without television; instead, we imagined what we heard on the radio.

As we all like to brag, with no TV, we spent our childhood “playing outside”.

There was no little league.

There was no city playground for kids.
The lack of television in our early years meant, for most of us, that we had little real understanding of what the world was like.

On Saturday afternoons, the movies, gave us newsreels sandwiched in between westerns and cartoons.
Telephones were one to a house, often shared (party Lines) and hung on the wall in the kitchen (no cares about privacy).

Computers were called calculators, they were hand cranked; typewriters were driven by pounding fingers, throwing the carriage, and changing the ribbon.
The’INTERNET’ and ‘GOOGLE’ were words that did not exist.

Newspapers and magazines were written for adults and the news was broadcast on our radio in the evening by Gabriel Heatter and later Paul Harvey.
As we grew up, the country was exploding with growth.

The G.I. Bill gave returning veterans the means to get an education and spurred colleges to grow.

VA loans fanned a housing boom.
Pent up demand coupled with new installment payment plans opened many factories for work.

New highways would bring jobs and mobility. Now we can’t fix them…

The veterans joined civic clubs and became active in politics.

The radio network expanded from 3 stations to thousands.

Our parents were suddenly free from the confines of the depression and the war, and they threw themselves into exploring opportunities they had never imagined.

They were glad we played by ourselves until the street lights came on.

They were busy discovering the post war world.

We entered a world of overflowing plenty and opportunity; a world where we were welcomed, enjoyed ourselves and felt secure in our future.

Although depression ended, poverty was deeply remembered.
Polio was still a crippler.

We came of age in the ‘50s and ‘60s.

The Korean War was a dark passage in the early ‘50s and by mid-decade school children were ducking under desks for Air-Raid training.

Russia built the “Iron Curtain” and China became Red China.

Eisenhower sent the first ‘Army Advisers’ to Vietnam.

Castro took over in Cuba and Khrushchev came to power.

We are the last generation to experience an interlude when there were no threats to our homeland. The war was over and the cold war, terrorism, “global warming”, and perpetual economic insecurity had yet to haunt life with unease.

Only our generation can remember both a time of great war, and a time when our world was secure and full of bright promise and plenty. We lived through both.

We grew up at the best possible time, a time when the world was getting better, not worse.

We are “The Last Ones” More than 99 % of us are either retired or deceased, and we feel privileged to have “lived in the best of times.”

–from Andy

QUICK, New Bikernet Reader Comment!–MELLOW BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for July 26, 2018

https://www.bikernet.com/pages/MELLOW_BIKERNET_WEEKLY_NEWS_for_July_26_2018.aspx

Great articles Please keep me on the email list Keith. Been a fan of yours since we opened our 1st shop in 1982. We go back 36 years! You have been the best editor of articles.

Keep up the Great work, Enjoy Bikernet.

C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin.
I was thinking back on the years of friendship and all you did for us throughout the years with Easyriders.
Very Grateful to you Keith.

With Love and Respect.
Always,

–Emma Lujan
emma4hd@ymail.com
C&E Auburn Indian
Auburn, CA

ROGUE RUNS FOR UNITED STATES SENATE– is on the official Republican Party Ballot in Brevard County Florida.

Rogue “Rocky” De La Fuente is running against Rick Scott in the Republican Primary.

I am probably going to hear a Lot Of S-it about this But How About Everyone Vote For Him.

I do not think he can beat Rick Scotts Big Money BUt It Will Show People You Are Not Happy With Scott Though in the November Election Scott is better for the Country than Nelson

Let The Fun Begin

–Rogue
Not the Candidate but the Senior Editor
Bikernet Baggers

SADDLEMEN GOES TO AUSTRALIA–
Hey..thanks so much for the hook up with the Saddlemen seat.
It is great.

All fitted up.

Will do a photo shoot of it for a Saddleman tech on Bikernet.

–Nicole Brosing

VINTAGE RIDES HEADS TO UPPER MUSTANG–
Have you ever dreamed of exploring a mythical, remote region with unique nature?
Today, we present to you a new motorcycle experience in one of the deepest valleys of the world. A bold itinerary that invites you to brave the rocky tracks
of Upper Mustang, to the border of Nepal and Tibet, where very few travelers have ventured.

In the heart of the Himalayas, this motorcycle tour is like a quest to join the old capital of the Kingdom of Mustang, Lo-Manthang. All around you, breathtaking rocky landscapes and canyons are dominated by the highest peaks in the world.

Beware, this raid in Royal Enfield is not for everyone! The conditions can be rough with complete isolation.

The big majority of the circuit is off the beaten tracks, and is only for riders with significant off-road experience.

This tour is reserved for bikers who are in good physical condition and able to push and lift the motorcycle. This trip also requires a high level of mutual aid. Each participant will often have to help the other riders of the group so that together we reach the end of the circuit.

But what a reward in return. In groups of 6 riders maximum and without pillions,
you reach this small kingdom where ancient monasteries represent Tibetan Buddhist culture. In the villages, look forward to a generous welcome from the local inhabitants.

Departure from 13th to 24th of April 2019

I’M INTERESTED

Photo credits: Sophie Squillace / François Combes

Vintage Rides
At Tendance Roadster
(by appointment only)
98 rue Baudin
92300 LEVALLOIS-PERRET
contact@vintagerides.com
+339 70 44 01 30?

NEW HARLEY COMMENTS–Looks like a Suzuki Boulevard…

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/Boulevard%20M90/2018/M90.aspx

or a Kawasaki Mean Streak:
–from Alan Mayes
Ol’Skol Rods

THE MASSIVE CHILLICOTHE EASYRIDERS RODEO COMING–
It’s the original biker campout from Easyriders Magazine! Come enjoy a weekend of camping, live music, awesome vendors, food & beer, your classic motorcycle rally games, ride in bike show, tattoo contest, meet the Purrfect Anglez, our ever popular barstool races, NTC drift trike racing, poker crawl, campground parade, wet-t shirt and trophy girl contest.

New this year – Kickstart Contest, and more in Chillicothe, OH on August 30-Sept. 3.

Bring a piece of the party home! The first 10 people to show this email at the ticket trailer will get a free commemorative pin.
Join in on the fun – you don’t have to be a pro. Sign-up onsite to participate in our rodeo favorites from the wienie bite to the sled pulls and compete for cash and bragging rights! The first rodeo event is FREE with your weekend wristband!

It’s sure to be the highlight of the summer! 18+only. All tickets are sold at the gate. For more information go to EasyridersEvents.com

KEEP THE BIKERNETBAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN– A blonde and her husband are lying in bed listening to the next-door neighbor’s dog. It has been in the backyard barking for hours and hours.

The blonde jumps up out of bed and says, “I’ve had enough of this”. She goes downstairs.

She finally comes back up to bed and her husband says, “The dog is still barking, what have you been doing?”

The blonde says, “I put the dog in our backyard…let’s see how THEY like it!

–from David Campbell
Bikernet GOB research specialists
Bandit’s Cantina
And www.Earlsgarage.com

CONFORMITY AND CONTROL–Every government in history has sought conformity and control. The chief weapon governments use to achieve them is psychological warfare.

The more perfect psychological warfare, the more perfect is conformity and control. These two terms — conformity and control — are self-enforcing. That is, where there is conformity, there is control. Where there is control, there is conformity. The greater the one, the greater the other.

We are the most conditioned and programmed beings the world has ever known. Not only are our thoughts and attitudes continually being shaped and molded, our very awareness of the whole design has been erased. Few question anything.

One important thought here: A person’s IQ or education level has absolutely nothing to do with his perception of reality. Higher education is higher brainwashing. Sometimes it seems that the more education, the bigger the fool.

I myself went through four years of college, worked on a master’s degree and attended law school. What a pity! It took valuable time and money for me to pay for the brainwash. It took years to get over it. I had to completely erase this education foolishness before I could begin to have half sense. My inquiring attitude and much, much reading helped me escape the programmed maze that entrapped me. The many conflicts and confusion were emotionally and financially costly.

The basis of mass mind control is the use of carefully chosen words that have been twisted and distorted to manipulate the public mind. Whole volumes could be written about this. Few escape this psychological warfare. Words are created and repeated. This repetitiveness expands the collective psyche to further accept and repeat.

Edward L. Bernays, the nephew of Sigmund Freud, is the father of manipulative propaganda in America. He says that mass persuasion and mass hypnosis is the fundamental of so-called democracy.

This is from Bernays book, Propaganda:

“Those who manipulate the unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. We are governed, our minds molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested largely by men we have never heard of.

“In almost every act of our lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business or in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires that control the public mind.”

The public mind is controlled once a person believes a “fact” long enough. He or she can no longer ponder or contemplate information or a question that challenges the “established” fact. The mind simply cannot process information that conflicts with previously accepted data. Prior conditioning is difficult to challenge.

The same is true if we believe a lie long enough. We cannot ponder or contemplate information that challenges the lie, even if the lie is lethal, such as “fluoride prevents cavities.”

Psychologists call this quirk of human nature cognitive dissonance. It means the rejection of information not in harmony with previous beliefs.

We are now being told that certain thoughts and ideas are “hate speech” and therefore out of bounds and must be eliminated. The internet is being scrubbed of any thought that deviates outside the norm if it can be labeled as “hate speech,” which is of course a nebulous, meaningless and undefinable term. It’s being done with the endorsement of politicians and leftist media pundits.

This is thought/mind control on a mass scale, bigger than Nazi book burnings. It is the electronic “memory hole” in action. Big Brother would feel right at home.

There is more to come on this subject in coming weeks.

Yours for the truth,
Bob Livingston
Bob Livingston
Editor, The Bob Livingston Letter™
https://personalliberty.com/

OOPS, I CHEATED AND SQUEEZED IN A COUPLE OF POLITICAL ITEMS—Sorry.

I’m reading a book about writing screenplays and watching a lecture series about writing suspense fiction. I’m still learning.

I started my Eddie Trotta break-in program on the Panhead yesterday. I rode it a couple of blocks, maybe a ½-mile and then returned to the shop. Not bad, but I needed to adjust the seat forward and maybe down slightly. It’s always bothered me, but it was sorta comfortable.

Fortunately, I was able to move the seat forward 1.5 inches and down about 5/8-inch. Made a significant difference. I also adjusted the shifter pedal down closer to my boot. Another test ride tomorrow, maybe a mile or two.

We are working with Custom Cycle Engineering about a front end for Frankie’s FXR.

I’m working on a wild Cantina Episode, number 82. This bit is turning into a three-part series. Shit gets wild. Try to keep it sane this weekend.

Ride Free Forever,

–Bandit

This past July I got my hands on a 1982 Harley-Davidson FLHS. My buddy, Rusty the Painter had it. He and I did some horse-trading and it was mine.

I took the old girl over to my friend Jay’s shop. He owns Hollywood’s Cycles in McAdenville, NC. Brad is the wrench there and Jay runs the front end. I have known Jay for a number of years. At one time we worked together, and I have also worked with Brad. They are good people. I took the Shovel to Jay because there’s not enough room in my garage, and another reason is I know Jay keeps his bikes tight and clean, the way I like mine. Jay also knew I would be a picky customer??? Did I say picky or pricky??

The first thing I found wrong was the starter drive gear had took a dump. It stuck and drained the battery, so now the battery is a new Harley-Davidson unit. I decided to replace the entire charging system and upgrade it with A Spyke 32-amp system. The next order of business was the wiring, behind the headlight it looked as though someone filled it with spaghetti, WIRES everywhere! We decided a new wiring job was in order.

I went with new brake rotors front and rear. I could have salvaged the front one, but I remembered the thing about doing it right! The old girl is getting new 12-inch ape-hangers with new GMA hand controls. These are some very cool controls, I went with the polished version, I almost went with black but black has become too mainstream these days in my opinion.

She is going to get all new shifter parts. The old ones had way too much slop for me. A new dash, new dash panel, new skid plate, new mirrors, new rear fender struts, and new chain guard will be added.

The engine and tranny are strong. The engine has 1000 miles on a new rebuild. She came with a new S&S E carb. The engine covers will sport new chrome hardware.

Speaking of the engine covers I have been thinking about using Russell Mitchell’s scotch brite technique for a smooth satin look? Still up in the air on this. I am off work on Thursdays and I head over to Hollywood’s to get my hands dirty on the old girl. The frame is in good shape but needs to be freshened up some.

Right now my exhaust runs stock style header pipes into what I call a trumpet style megaphone. I may end up adding a fishtail in place of it? Still thinking on that one?

I have had it running and to hear that old Shovelhead thumping does my heart good! I always thought a shovel was the best sounding Harley, just my opinion.

Almost forgot to mention the paint. It is nice, painted by RUSTY, black and gold.

Until next time, RIDE!
–STEALTH

Michael picks the builders and artists from a wide range of styles, backgrounds and day jobs. They vary in ages, and come from all over the country. Hell Bandit’s son Frankie Ball, who is a tattoo artist was allowed to pieces in the Exhibit. Read more.

Every Tuesday during Sturgis Rally is Biker Belles Day. It has been my most important day since I was asked to help with the event over 8 years ago. It was founded by visionary Toni Woodruff, of the Buffalo Chip, as she wanted to create a place for women riders to celebrate, bond, share, and get to know other women riders. Read more.

Now Win One!!!
$10 Raffle Bike – Honda CB750 Tribute Bike
The Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club honors the 50th Anniversary of the Honda CB750. Since the original ’69 bikes are going for their weight in gold, VVMC’s Shannon Sweeney of SS Classics has orchestrated the ground-up cloning restoration replicating the iconic Honda based around a 1971 CB 750 K1. The project has included a complete motor rebuild, new powder coat from Safeway Sandblasters, period correct 1969 Candy Ruby Red paint, new rims and stainless spokes, polished hubs and engine cases, new K0 seat, and lots of new and restored bits, making this bike ready for one lucky winner to ride her home! Read more.

Hey,

About the time I think I might back off on politics and the major attack against our lifestyle, it comes back.

For some reason the notion of Climate Change is strong right now. And we have a lot of news on the subject. Hang on, this news will be rocking. Plus, by tomorrow we will have Kirk Willard’s speech from the Sturgis Hall of Fame Breakfast where he outlines the government attack on motorcyclists. Read more.