Hey,
This is one of those days. We are scrambling in so many directions. If you’ve ever thought about advertising on Bikernet, this is the year, 2017. We’ve made a ton of changes and now Bikernet is mobile friendly.
Our best benefit is the ability to share information often and forever.
Two cute young girls approached me at a community meeting last night to inform me that our mural effort is a go. This could be amazing news. The side of the Bikernet Headquarters is 135 feet by 25. It’s going to be an amazing billboard for Wilmington, the waterfront and motorcycling, natch.
The city has offered to cut down two palm trees behind the building. I’ve nursed these bastards for 12 years, and now they are fucking with the power lines. They gotta go.
We are going to start marketing my latest book, “World Run.” And below you will see news about George Christie’s new book. And I’m hoping to hear from Paughco about our frame for the Salt Torpedo and our Bikernet Bagger Project—presto:
“Good news is we have the pre-bent steel tubing done to weld up the prototype front seat area and roll cage starting tomorrow and Monday,” said Steve Massicotte from Paughco. “The seat has been narrowed and we will start mock up. We have a few ideas but need to make them from steel to look at.”
And we’ve posted more info from the documentary “Cowspiracy.” It’s amazing, but does anyone get the potential? Does anyone care? We need to or die trying…
adjective
1. firm, steadfast, or uncompromising: a stalwart supporter of the U.N.
Quotes
Throughout Europe, Social Democrats have long since shifted from the kind of stalwart ideology that Sanders now pushes toward what Germans called the Neue Mitte (New Center) and those in other countries referred to as the Third Way.
— Russell Shorto, “Bernie Sanders’s Forty-Year-Old Idea,” The New Yorker, April 17, 2016
Origin of stalwart
I Think It Is A Great And True Article.
— JoAnn M. MASSEY
montzlady@yahoo.com
Montz,Louisiana
BARNETT PRIMARY COVERS AND CLEAR DERBY’S– Scorpion Primary Cover- 2007-15 Softails/2006-15 Dyna’s
Scorpion Primary Cover- 2007-15 Softails/2006-15 Dyna’s
Our Big Twin primary covers feature a re-positioned and oversized derby cover making clutch plate removal/installation and clutch tuning easier.
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Clear Derby Cover w/Black – 2007-16 Big Twins
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HEAVEN, HELL OR HALLOWEEN —
While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
“Welcome to heaven,” says St. Peter.
“Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we’re not sure what to do with you.”
“No problem, just let me in,” says the Senator.
“Well, I’d like to, but I have orders from the higher ups. What we’ll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.”
“Really? I’ve made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,” says the Senator.
“I’m sorry, but we have our rules.”
And with that St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.
They played a friendly game of golf and then dined on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne. Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes.
They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go.
Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises…
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, “Now it’s time to visit heaven..”
So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
“Well, then, you’ve spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.”
The Senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: “Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell.”
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell…. Now the doors of the elevator open and he’s in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above. The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders.
“I don’t understand,” stammers the Senator. “Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time.
Now there’s just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?”
The devil smiles at him and says, “Yesterday we were campaigning …
Today, you voted..”
Vote wisely Nov 8, 2016
–Rogue
BOOK OF THE WEEK, EXILE ON FRONT STREET–
My Life as a Hells Angel and Beyond, by
George Christie
America’s most notorious biker club, The Hells Angels, is a close-knit crew that keeps their secrets close to the vest. In his fascinating new memoir, EXILE ON FRONT STREET: My Life as a Hells Angel…And Beyond (Thomas Dunne Books; On-Sale September 20, 2016), former leader George Christie takes readers behind the scenes into the dark underworld of the Hells Angels.
Christie was recently the subject of a six-part History Channel series, “The Outlaw Chronicles.” Due to its popularity in the US, it will be airing in Canada, Europe, and the UK.
After forty years in the Hells Angels, George Christie was ready to retire. As the president of the high-profile Ventura chapter of the club, he had been the yin to Sonny Barger’s yang. Barger was the reckless figurehead and de facto world leader of the Angels.
Christie was the negotiator, the spokesman, the thinker, the guy who smoothed things out. He was the one who carried the Olympic torch and counted movie stars, artists, the Grateful Dead and police chief captains among his friends.
But leaving isn’t easy, and within two weeks of retirement he was told he was “out bad,” blackballed by his fellow Angels, prohibited from wearing the club patch, even told he should remove his Death’s Head tattoo.
Now, Christie’s set out to tell his story. EXILE ON FRONT STREET is the tale of how a middle-class electrician gave up a comfortable job with the Department of Defense and swore allegiance to the Hells Angels. In this action-packed, hard-hitting memoir, he recounts his life as an outlaw biker with the world’s most infamous motorcycle club.
–Rebecca Lang, Publicity Rebecca.Lang@stmartins.com
NEWS FROM THE MRF BOARD– In Minnesota, we passed legislation separating auto cycles away from motorcycles. Our plan was based on an agreement with MN DOT that they too would separate auto cycles from motorcycles in crash reporting statistics. I have recently confirmed this will happen starting 1/1/2017.
Bottom line is I don’t care what they are called, we just do not want them included in motorcycle crash data. At MOTM, I was assured that NHTSA will now also separate motorcycles from auto cycles in the FARS data collection.
But I believe we need to monitor this and make sure it happens.
In the words of Ronald Regan – Trust but verify!
Call if you have questions,
–Mack
763-226-9195
M-8 INVESTIGATION–
Regarding the new motor, my main question concerns the valve-train. If both valves are actuated by the same rocker arm with no adjustability, what is to say that both valve seats will last exactly the same or stems won’t stretch, etc. Even those bogus Fueling 4-valve heads from years ago had adjustable swivel foot rocker arms. Every multi-valve Jap engine has the valves individually adjustable. I don’t get it.
Also, if the counterbalance is gear driven, have they solved the flywheel-shifting problem? If not, there’s gonna be a big mess! Even H-D with all their testing has problems.
I remember when the Twin Cam first came out, there were many problems. I guess time will tell. I’d be interested in hearing your findings.
–James
We have asked Harley to answer a few tech questions and we will bring you the findings.–Bandit
The New ALL-AMERICAN Wheel Sizes–
We just added two more wheels sizes! Introducing the 17×5.5” wheel blank that is manufactured from forged billet aluminum and is rotary forged, and machined to the highest quality. Every wheel must pass a complete 12 point inspection. All our wheel blanks feature the Soft Lip Difference – today’s Industry Standard.
Technical Information
• Centered, no offset
• Web thickness – 0.750” +.010/-.020
• Center Bore – 2.550” +.010/-0.000
• 6061-T6 Prime Aluminum
We also brought back the 20×10” wheel bringing you 22 sizes to choose from.
To get yours, contact All American Wheel at (562) 602-6550 or drop us an email at sales@allamericanwheel.com.
–Lizette Hotinger
VP of Sales & Marketing
(562) 602-6560
lhotinger@allamericanwheel.com
THE SHOW MUST GO ON AT BIKETOBERFEST 2016
GREAT TROPICAL TATTOO SHOW ARTICLE. Rogue did a helluva good job as always.
–WILLIE
FL
SCOTT JACOBS INJURED DURING RECENT CANNONBALL RACE ON 100 YEAR OLD HARLEY– I wanted to give you all an update on Scott’s shoulder and timeline of when he thinks he will be able to paint again.
As most of you already know, Scott endured a traumatic injury on the second day of the Motorcycle Cannonball last month when he encountered unexpected gravel on the road.
For those who aren’t up to speed…
Scott and Sharon both signed up to race 1915 Harley-Davidson’s across the country from New Jersey to California for the 2016 Motorcycle Cannonball Run.
On Day Two of the race, Scott was in for a surprise when he rode up on unexpected gravel at an intersection.
In an effort to save himself from being run over by intersecting traffic, he laid his 1915 Harley down on the left side to slow himself down. As he slid across the ice-like road as if he were a dirt track racer, his left foot peg stuck into the ground and catapulted him in the opposite direction where he landed on his right shoulder and head.
Vicki Sanfelipo, the Cannonball first responder (and Bikernet Correspondent) was on the case immediately. Scott was rushed to the hospital where he stayed for almost a week.
His accident resulted in a four-part humerus fracture, 75% bicep tear, and shoulder replacement.
The X-rays below show Scott’s broken humeral bone (top) and his new artificial humeral bone after the surgery (bottom).
Scott is currently undergoing Physical Therapy three times a week where they will help with his mobility. He is expected to continue therapy for another 3-6 months before he can consider picking up a paintbrush.
We appreciate all of your love and support through this difficult time.
Keep sending all of your encouraging messages. It truly helps him!
–Olivia
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY– A guy turns to his wife in bed and whispers, “Did you know it’s National Orgasm Day?”
“Oh, what a pity,” she said, “Right in the middle of National Headache Week.”
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—-from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
This looks Fantastic and I want it. I just bought the 2016 Street Glide and I am not comfortable as I am 5’5″ tall. Looking at it has many options. So thanks and Sign me up .
–Michael J DesRochers
mikedesrochers@yahoo.ca
keswick, ON, Canada
BRAND NEW IN BANDIT’S CANTINA– As always, the Las Vegas Bikefest nails it!
Let’s face it, Las Vegas doesn’t need to be 2nd guessed, the party starts early and lasts till the next morning.
The Bikefest brings in a constant flow of entertainment from musical acts, bike shows, adult contests for both fun and a bit on the sexy side, and Artistry in Iron, the nations premier bike builders challenge. Don’t miss Jack’s Bikernet Bikefest Galleries in the Cantina.
2017 planning is underway, why not add it to your rally schedule.
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XMAS BOOK CONSIDERATION– Ink ‘N Guys… by Ákos Bánfalvi
Our first tattoo book featuring male tattoo models delves into the inspiration behind these tattoos and full-body suits with interviews with some of the top tattoo models (and in some case, artists) in the industry.
Male tattoo models show off their dazzling body art and open up about their backgrounds, interests, and opinions in this impressive collection of studio, open-air, black and white, color, and art photography. Tattoo artists and shop owners, musicians, athletes, actors, and other models from around the world expose their sculpted physiques as well as their thoughts on their own ink, “the business” in general, and society at large.
These hunks and hipsters discuss their careers and hobbies, first tattoos, and feelings about being models in a world where women tend to absorb most of the attention and admiration. These thoughtful interviews are accompanied by eye-catching images taken by some of the best photographers in the industry. Women may dominate the tattoo modeling circuit, but more and more male models are flashing their intricate designs, sleeves, and full-body suits for the camera.
Size: 9 x 12 | 300+ color & b/w images | 192 pp
ISBN13: 9780764352010 | Binding: hard cover
— Andrea Thatcher
andreat@schifferbooks.com
(610) 593-1777
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SECRET SERVICE BOOST RANKS as demands skyrocket–
Abuse of Adderall or other drugs thins pool of applicants
Rasha Alhnaity arrived here this month at a regional gathering of federal law enforcement applicants with some of the most prized credentials of any of the nearly 150 candidates all pursuing the same thing: a place in the ranks of the U.S. Secret Service.
The 34-year-old data analyst holds master’s degrees in health care administration and business. She is fluent in Arabic and is a fourth-degree black belt.
“I’ve been doing my homework,” she said, anxiously waiting for the verdict after a first round of interviews. “I’ve worked very hard to pursue this life.”
Yet for every candidate approaching Alhnaity’s clearly impressive qualifications, thousands of others seeking positions as agents and uniform officers have been washing out of the Secret Service’s most ambitious recruiting campaign in more than a decade. This is occurring as the agency faces unprecedented demands on its resources.
Complicating the agency’s effort to boost its ranks, officials said, are otherwise promising candidates whose abuse of the amphetamine Adderall or other prescription drugs, or their lack of candor about using them, result in an abrupt removal from the process.
The agency hopes to add 1,000 agents and uniform officers as it struggles to recover from a series of security breaches and recurring agent misconduct. Two years ago,
those controversies helped topple its first female director, Julia Pierson.
Beginning with the massive security operation that accompanied Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. last fall and culminating with raucous primaries, summer political conventions and the general election campaign, agents and officers have been thrust into the most volatile political environment in years. While hundreds of agents have been crisscrossing the country with the candidates, vetting a record 3 million people at the conventions and rallies, others have been culling through tens of thousands of applicants as the giant inauguration security operation looms.
The succession of major security events has been so demanding that some of the most veteran agents maxed out their overtime allowances in June and have been essentially working for free since, said Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The unrelenting pace has troubled both critics and advocates of the agency, who believe the grinding nature of the Secret Service’s mission has largely contributed to its recent troubles.
“The Secret Service is stretched to and, in many cases, beyond its limits,” a special investigative panel concluded after Pierson’s resignation. “Perhaps the service’s greatest strength — the commitment of its personnel to sacrifice and do the job no matter what — has had unintended consequences.”
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy, a career agent summoned from retirement by President Obama to help right the agency, said the finding influences virtually every facet of its restructuring effort.
“Everything starts with that staffing piece,” Clancy said in an interview with USA TODAY. “The panel was exactly right when they said we wear this (heavy workload) as a badge of honor, and we shouldn’t. … We don’t want to be in that position. Our goal is to try to take that pressure off. We’re never going to be able to remove all of that pressure, but we’re working to remove some of that pressure.”
Starting in 2012 with disclosures that agents had consorted with prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia, in advance of a presidential visit, the agency was staggered by misconduct incidents and security lapses. The most stunning and consequential came in 2014, when a mentally ill Army veteran scaled a White House perimeter fence, raced unimpeded across the north lawn and barreled through the mansion’s unlocked front door before he was tackled near the Green Room.
Pierson, who had been quickly installed as the first woman director in the aftermath of Cartagena, was just as abruptly swept out following the fence jumping and new disclosures about a breach during a presidential visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
After hiring was essentially halted in the midst of the 2013 government shutdown
restarting a national campaign has required an enormous redeployment of resources. Private contractors were brought it to “build out” a largely dormant human resources operation.
Nine separate calls for agent applicants alone last year produced 27,000 potential candidates. From that pool, the agency offered jobs to just about 300 agent candidates.
Rahsa Alhnaity is advancing. Now, the Jordanian-born data analyst from Chicago awaits the results of a five-hour polygraph examination. “The process is so long,” she conceded. “But I’m ready for this.”
–Kevin Johnson
USA TODAY
I am happy to say that when I provided private security for President Jimmy Carter’s Sister Gloria Carter Spann I got to meet some of the Secret Service people.
Most were very professional and did their job well. But There Was One Who Wanted To Try Me (mud-check is what we call it). He LOST and of course did not take it kindly. Well that’s a story I will go into some other time.
I think this article should give all an idea of some of the things that go on in government and the double standard that exists between them and the citizens of our country.
This needs to change and laws should apply equally to all of us.
–Rogue
Bikernet Baggers
Editor and Kahn of Saddlebags
MEMPHIS SHADES ‘No-Tool’ Trigger-Lock windshield mount kits–Designed for use with their popular Fats and Slim windshields, Memphis Shades’ ‘No-Tool’ Trigger-Lock system hardware features an innovative design that allows you to quickly and easily remove windshields without the use of any tools.
A pair of latches lock the windshield down until the spring loaded “trigger locks” are intentionally disengaged, allowing the rider to remove the windshield. The hardware is fully adjustable to achieve just the right windshield angle.
The model-specific, custom-fit, easy install kits are available polished or black, E-coated in a combination of CNC-machined aluminum plates, stainless steel bolts and aluminum anchors, or black E-coated plates, bolts and anchors.
AMERIMONTE RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST SHANE OWENS SONG “CHICKEN TRUCK” PREMIERES ON SIRIUSXM OUTLAW COUNTRY CH. 60– One of 2016’s fastest rising stars, Shane Owens’ song “Chicken Truck,” featuring country legend John Anderson, premiered on SiriusXM Outlaw Country’s Hillbilly Jim’s Moonshine Matinee.
Owens’ highly-anticipated debut album, Where I’m Comin’ From, will be available through digital retailers beginning December 9. Click here to pre-order Where I’m Comin’ From. Each album pre-order on iTunes will instantly receive “Chicken Truck” and the extended version of “Where I’m Comin’ From.”
“Chicken Truck,” originally recorded by John Anderson in 1981, reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. “I have always looked up to John Anderson. When it came time to put the album together I wanted to include “Chicken Truck.” The song is as country as it gets and speaks to me being from Alabama! I am honored that he agreed to join me on the track, I hope everyone loves the song as much as I do” said Owens.
Former WWE superstar Hillbilly Jim and his good-for-nothing cousin Spike have set up a white lightin’ still in Mudlick, Ky. to serve up 200 proof country and southern-fried rock & roll every weekend.
“I’ve been hosting the Moonshine Matinee on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel going on now for over 11 years. Every now and again an artist will come along and grab my attention and Shane Owens is one of those guys. His music and vocal style is very reminiscent of guys like, George Strait, Keith Whitley and George Jones. Shane Owens is the real deal and him covering a John Anderson classic such as Chicken Truck, I mean really, how can you go wrong,” said Jim “Hillbilly Jim” Morris.
To learn more about Shane Owens, visit ShaneOwensCountry.com and follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
Shane Owens on Tour
Oct. 29 – Hangar 33 – Level Plains, Ala.
Nov. 05 – Greater Gulf State Fair – Mobile, Ala.
Nov. 09 – National Peanut Festival – Dothan, Ala.
Nov. 10 – Cherokee Casino – Roland, Okla.
Nov. 11 – North Florida Fair – Tallahassee, Fla.
Nov. 12 – Bayfest – Freeport, Fla.
Nov. 18 – Sylvia’s Bar – Pelham, Ga.
Nov. 19 – Malone Pecan Festival – Malone, Fla.
Dec. 03 – Doo-Dah’s Bar & Grill – Albany, Ga.
Dec. 09 – Santobe’s – Thomasville, Ga.
Dec. 16 – Holiday Spectacular – Newton, Ala.
Dec. 17 – Byrd’s Nest – Eufaula, Ala.
CLASSIC MOTORWORKS SALE– Help us make room for our renovations!
HUGE MARKDOWNS on select overstock items! The home of Kozi sidecars.
GET KIDS OUTSIDE AND OFF THEIR TABLETS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON – MONSTER MOTO MINI BIKES AND GO-KARTS MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT FOR EXPLORATION– Full Line of American Assembled, High-Quality, Affordable Mini Bikes and Go-Karts Offer Years of Fun Off-Road Excitement and Memories —
Monster Moto, America’s premier powersports producer of off-road mini bikes and go-karts, is gearing up for the holidays with its complete line of gas and electric powered mini bikes and gas powered go-karts. The easy-to-ride mini powersports lineup offers outdoor adventure and limitless fun for kids of all ages, making Monster Moto products the perfect gifts this holiday season.
Launched in 2013, every holiday season Monster Moto products grow in popularity among young riders and adventurers and continue to be the perfect gifts for helping families ditch the electronics and video games to enjoy the outdoors. All of Monster Moto’s mini bikes and go-karts are made with high-quality, reliable components and are capable of delivering years of off-road fun and excitement.
Parents need not worry about spending extensive time assembling the products. Both the gas powered mini bikes and go-karts come 95% assembled and only need a couple of small parts attached with the included tool kit before it is ready to go. The E-Mini Bike also comes nearly fully assembled, needing only the handlebars attached and a full charge before its first use.
“At Monster Moto, we know the holidays are very important for quality family time across the U.S., which is why we are so proud that our products create an environment of memory-making for families during this time of the year. We continue to do everything we can to produce top-quality mini bikes and go-karts that are easy to set up and work perfectly right out of the box,” said Alex Keechle, chief executive officer of Monster Moto. “Our customers rely on us and our products to help create special moments in a child’s life, and we take that responsibility very seriously in everything we do.”
Nearly all of Monster Moto’s current line of products are assembled in its new 100,000 square-foot headquarters in Ruston, La. Monster Moto is currently transitioning all of its assembly operations to the United States and the move has created new jobs while providing positive economic impact to the city of Ruston.
Monster Moto products are available at www.MonsterMoto.com and in hundreds of major retail locations throughout the country.
Contact Media@MonsterMoto.com or 951-719-1040 for more information or to schedule your personal interview.
La Rosa Design (LRD), manufacturers of high quality aftermarket leather products for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, has chosen V-Twin Marketing (VTM) as its PR and Marketing Agency of record.
Don La Rosa, Founder and President of La Rosa Design said, “When I reached a point that I needed help marketing my products the first call I made was to the guys at V-Twin Marketing. Rick and Joe and have a lifetime of experience in the motorcycle industry and that is exactly what I was looking for to help me expand awareness of my extensive product line.”
Since 1972 Don La Rosa has been designing, manufacturing and distributing products for the transportation industry. With the increasing demands for his products coming specifically from the motorcycle industry, Don decided to combine his passion for Harleys and knowledge of crafting by focusing his energies on developing new products for motorcyclists. It was that time that La Rosa Design was born.
Rick Raus President of V-Twin Marketing stated, “We are quite proud to have been handpicked by Don to assist with the company’s marketing efforts. He has always made a quality line of products that are very functional and quite eye catching…we look forward to spreading the word to the industry and dealers around the world as well as to America’s riding enthusiasts.”
La Rosa Design specializes in conceptualizing and crafting high quality aftermarket leather products for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
All of the company’s products are proudly manufactured in the United States and include leather bags, leather seats and mounting hardware for all Harley models (Sportster, Softail, Dyna, V-Rod and Touring bikes) as well as Chopper, Bobbers, and Custom Bikes. All the materials used to build a La Rosa bag or seat are hand chosen and tested by the LRD’s sourcing and production team to ensure that the products made are value-adding pieces on customers’ bikes.
In addition to providing high quality goods the company also focuses on designing and manufacturing some of the most unique and innovative products on the market. The goal is to provide more comfort, practicality and style with their products in order to make customers riding experience more unique, personal and enjoyable.
Examples of La Rosa’s products being a combination of comfort, practicality and style are saddlebags with spare fuel bottles and muffler heat shields.
La Rosa Design is headquartered in San Francisco Bay Area and has distributors and dealers throughout the US, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information on La Rosa Design or become a dealer simply call 510-567-4157; E-mail them at Info@LaRosaDesign.us or visit www.LaRosaDesign.us
For more information on V-Twin Marketing, E-mail either Rick@VTwinMarketing.com or Joe@VTwinMarketing.com or call 714-280-8537.
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PAUL YAFFE Chooses FIN/Find It Now GPS Security System for His Personal Bike and His Customers’ Custom Bikes– Paul Yaffe started his first shop over 25 years ago in a 900 sq. ft. building in Phoenix, Arizona. He’s now celebrating his 25th Anniversary in a building almost 30 times bigger than his first building and is among the world’s best custom bike builders….If not the best!
Bagger Nation builds “off the hook” custom baggers and sells hundreds of custom “Paul Yaffe” designed and manufactured parts to the aftermarket.
“I’ve used different alarms over the last 25+ years, but nothing compares to the function and features that FIN offers. I like it so much that I’m going to start offering them for my customer’s bikes”, Paul exclaimed. I couldn’t be happier than I am with FIN…Thanks Find It Now.
Find It Now USA, LLC, the market leader in Motorcycle and Powersports GPS Security since 2008.
FIN further underscored its commitment to offering extraordinary customer support by now including a lifetime warranty on FIN security devices.
Established in 2008, Find It Now USA is a Florida-based, Veteran owned and operated company, specializing in motorcycle and powersports vehicle theft detection and recovery.
For more information on Find It Now GPS and how they can increase your bottom line profitability, please call 888-811-3883; email them at Sales@FindItNowUSA.com or visit http://www.FindItNowUSA.com DEALERS WANTED!
***PRESS CUT OF PREMIERE EPISODE OF “WRENCH AGAINST THE MACHINE” IS NOW AVAILABLE***
A press cut of the premiere episode of “Wrench Against the Machine” is now available for reviews and highlights. Please find a password protected link to the episode below. We will have the judges and hosts available for interviews. Please reach out Elizabeth Cain (Elizabeth.Cain@nbcuni.com) if interested in conducting an interview.
Press Cut: https://vimeo.com/188213704
Password: Machine
Esquire Network kicks off new competition series, “Wrench Against the Machine,” with the series premiere on Tuesday, November 15 at 9 PM ET/PT. In the most grueling, seemingly impossible build challenge in the motorcycle world, each hour-long episode will have two teams of three expert builders battling head-to-head with only three days and $3,000 to transform basic stock motorcycles into rowdy, riding, works of art.
Some of the most prestigious bike builders in the country will be putting their reputations on the line in the ultimate test of creativity and craftsmanship to impress head judge, Roland Sands, founder of the highly esteemed motorcycle and apparel company Roland Sands Design, and two of the most revered names in motorcycle design, Michael Woolaway, U.S. Director of Motorcycle Design for Deus Ex Machina and Alan Stulberg, Co-Founder and Chief Designer of Revival Cycles and the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show.
The 72 hours of round-the-clock wrenching will take viewers deeper into the teamwork, the problem solving, and the creativity of the process that brings these bikes to life. New teams and new build challenges will be featured in each episode, as fabricators will be tasked with building café racers, choppers, bobbers, and beyond. At the end of the 3 days, the expert judges will test and evaluate the custom rides, crowning the winning team with the coveted “wrench” and the losing team’s bike.
–Elizabeth Cain
818-684-2331
Elizabeth.Cain@nbcuni.com
THE FULL THROTTLE RIDES AGAIN– Crews are relocating structures, equipment and other Full Throttle paraphernalia as fast as they can to the new location previously known as the Brokem Spoke.
Hopefully the new Full Throttle Saloon will see more success than the Broke Spoke had. It is my humble opinion that the new location will suffer attendance problems due to the excessive distance from downtown Sturgis, but what da fuck….I’m just a dumb biker!
Buck of the Lost Dog Tribe MC (president Emeritus) fucking Latin why I oughta!
–Buck Lovell /Senior Editor Bikernetbaggers.com
Lovell Photography & Design
Senior Editorial Contributor: American Iron Magazine, Easyriders Magazine, Hot Bike Magazine, Hot Bike Baggers Magazine, Motorcycle Baggers Magazine, Road Iron Magazine, and Street Chopper Magazine.
B.L.A.B.B. (Buck Lovell’s American Biker Blog)
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I am 62, recently retired from the ILWU. I am wondering if I hear a hint of jealousy or anger towards unions or teachers associations? Our union with all of it’s great benefits and pay, does not stack up that great in pension. For a full pension you have to have 37 good years and reach the age of 62. I get a good pension, but it is at least a 50% cut in pay. Not complaining about our situation, but it does not stack up to most of your government, state , federal or local pensions (good for them,) but most of all it does not come from tax dollars.
I have always stuck a little aside just in case the pension collapses. I have started taking a little more conservative approach, mutual funds instead of individual stocks. I still believe in stocks over bonds as I hope to be around another 20 yrs, any down years should be followed by more moves higher. A good dividend stock JNJ, clorox , etc., will still pay a good dividend even if a bad year comes and you do not sell.
On a political note, my brain is saying we are fucked as a nation, but as all of the presidents have come and gone, I always managed to improve my life (when I wanted to, some self destructive years mixed in,) so come what may, I intend to have my best year ever.
Love your work, congratulation on the Hall of Fame and hope to see you around.
— Robert Warren
Orange, CA
BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE DAY–
You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.
– Winston Churchill
LE PERA SEATS OF THE WEEK—
Both of these are for Dyna LK-021 is the Cherokee
With its pure Bobbed & Chopped, King/Queen lines and incredible lower back support for the driver, the Cherokee offers the throwback look your Dyna was born to have.
Now available with our bitchin Diamond stitch.
Rider seating area is 10.5″ wide.
Passenger seating area is 7″ wide.
Specs
Driver Seating:
10.5″ Wide
Passenger Seating:
7″ Wide
MSRP:
$455.00
Part Number:
Dyna Daytona Sport with Track Pleats
Overview
Cafe racer styling, perfect for all day cruising.
Specs
Driver Seating:
11″ Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A
MSRP:
$477.00
Part Number:
LK-512TRKPT [’06-’17] Dyna
NEW SHIT FROM BRASS BALLS– Our new Parts store will have custom Brass Balls Cycles parts available for your bike 24/7.
The Brass Balls Cycles parts line is born, starting with our new BBMX Foot Pegs.
BBMX FOOT PEGS: CLEAR ANODIZED
Inspired by BMX pegs, our BBMX (Brass Balls Moto-X) foot pegs take it to the next level. These pegs are designed with you in mind. Kick Ass design with high functionality. Precision machined from aircraft grade 6061 T6 billet aluminum and clear anodized. Included with chrome plated steel clevis. They are light weight and strong. The outermost edge is tapered underside to optimize lean angel. Brass Balls logo located on the underside.
Fitment: All H-D models
Sold in pairs
SURE, IT’S NOT MAY BUT LAW TIGERS WANT YOU TO RIDE SAFE–
The National Safety Counsel wants to remind everyone to share the road with motorcyclists and to be extra alert.
Look Twice Save A Life!
–Audrey Nesbitt
Law Tigers
www.lawtigers.com
UNIVERSAL KEYLESS IGNITION
Easy install on EVERY model motorcycle
In a world where security is a necessity and convenience in high demand, keyless technology is the perfect security solution. The DGD-KIM-U will eliminate your bike’s Ignition switch and all the hassles associated with using a key. The DGD-KIM-U lets ANY year make or model motorcycle owner go Go Keyless!
No keys to hassle with, No buttons to push, just absolute convenience and powerful security. Simply carry one of the systems digital RFID “Dawg Tags” with you. When you’re ready to ride, just flip your RUN switch ON, Thumb the start button and GO!When your ride is over, kill the engine and just walk away . . .
Installation is easy! Simply connect your existing Ignition switch wires to the KIM-U power harness, then two final connections to the wires from your Run / Stop switch, attack a ground and installation is complete. Or check out one of our new Plug & Play install harness, now available for over 30 popular models and just plug now available your Keyless system in to your bike without cutting even one wire!
DGD-KIM-U
–Da Dawg
www.digitalguarddawg.com/
NEW FROM THE Buckleguy.com– He has produced an Extra-Mini swivel trigger snap!
We now have three body sizes for our Swivel Trigger Snaps. The newest addition is the ‘extra-mini’ size.
This new style (3012A) comes in two sizes: 3/8″ and 1/2″. The size refers to the inside dimension of the solid bottom swivel loop. It comes in our 4 standard finishes as you can see in the image above. Hope you like this new size!
–The Buckleguy Team
VOTE LIKE A BIKER– Where do your candidates stand on motorcycle issues?
With Election Day barely two weeks away, the American Motorcyclist Association reminds you to check out the AMA 2016 Vote Like A Motorcyclist campaign, created just for you.
Go to California’s state-specific web page to see where your candidates stand.
A key component is the federal incumbents’ “AMA Gauge” rating. A green indicator indicates a candidate is 100 percent in agreement with the priorities of the AMA and its members.
Reach out to your candidates for Congress and the gubernatorial and presidential elections. Just use the prewritten message we have provided to ask your candidates about the motorcycling issues most important to you. Then forward their responses to us at grassroots@ama-cycle.org.
www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.
this is an excellent article and I am surprised that no one else has figured out how to do this work on belt drive pulleys. Phil was one of a kind and unfortunately passed away. But Supermax is still in business.
I spoke with Vivian Ross, the widow of Phil Ross, this afternoon (October 26, 2016) and they are up and running on the pulley rebuilds. They are still the only company in the world rebuilding belt drive pulleys. For us American Ironhorse owners that want to keep a matching set of wheels and pulley, this is the only option.
–Ish Reyes
Manitowoc, WI
UNCLE MONKEY ON THE AUCTION BLOCK– The auctioneer was struggling to keep the momentum going. The old lathe lacked all the modern features of even a Harbor Freight lathe let alone the CNC machines that everyone was converting to.
Derek looked it over without being too obvious. It had seen more than its fair share of chips but overall it was in good shape. He didn’t really need another lathe for his business but if he could get it for a good price he could set it up churning out knurled grips or foot pegs to help put a little money in the till.
The price was twice what he had set his budget for. He scanned the crowd to see who was bidding. A couple of farmers, Ed who he knew would restore it to factory condition and make a handsome profit off the machine of industry. Another $5 increment.
Derek looked to see who it was. Ed was looking too. The kid was nervously looking in his Velcro wallet. If he was a day over sixteen Derek didn’t believe it. Another $5. Derek and Ed exchanged a look. The bid stalled out. The kid was at his limit. Heartbreak kicked him in the stomach. Going once.
The kid shoved his wallet into his back pocket and sulked back into the crowd. Going twice. Derek threw another $5 into the pot. The farmer shook his head and went in search of a hotdog. The gavel fell.
Derek quickly moved through the crowd to find the kid searching through a wood box of tools still to come up. “Hey kid you won the lathe.” He stammered out about being out bid but Derek reassured him he won. He led him to the pay trailer where Derek turned in his number with a $10. “Kid here won the lathe that was just up.” The girl checked through her list as the kid put his life savings on the ledge. She quickly counted the money and added Derek’s $10. “Come on I’ll help you load it.”
Ed spotted them and lent a hand loading the heavy machine into the back of the rusty Ford pickup. Derek pulled out a business card and passed it to the kid. “If you have any questions how to use it give me a call.”
The kid thank him and hurried on his way. “You could have made a lot of money with that lathe.” Ed said.
“So could’ve you” Derek replied. “Come on, I’ll buy you a hotdog.” smiled Ed.
-bad Uncle Monkey
TRIKE WARS FROM BIKERNET TRIKES.COM– MRF.org discuss with us the legislation on auto-cycles and trikes being bunched together with motorcycles. How this affects the motorcycle industry and motorcycle riders is very important. Trike riders need to know their liability. They need to get benefits as per their vehicles and not as per short-sighted Senator short-cuts to corporate sales.
Raymond Hamilton is back with bizarre, actual laws in the States on kinky sex. Beware, Big Brother is peeking into your bedroom. The Bad Joke Library ventures into bestiality. You have been warned. Trikes University is now open for admission at Trikes.bikernet.com and a short course material is posted in the Weekly News there.
Tours of scenic landscapes and wildlife reserves on Trikes is catching on in South Africa, Australia and USA. We have just a small dose for you in the Trikes Weekly News. We want to get the dirt on Trike Touring industry and the unique opportunities and experiences it offers to tourists. Expect a full-length feature on that soon.
Ride On!
–Ujjwal “Wayfarer” Dey
www.IQmind.org
SAVE LIVES WITH GENE PEARSON STICKERS, FREE— Thanks to the Bikernet Crew for handing out all those stickers. I will put another box in the mail for you tomorrow… As of right now 740,000 bumper stickers have been given out.
Diane
genepearson.org/look-twice-save-a-life/
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CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE CREW Is Rolling Into The Lone Star Rally!
Run Down The Shore
At The Lone Star Rally
Join the crew of Cycle Source Magazine on a beautiful Run Down the Shore on Thursday, November 3rd for an afternoon of riding, memories and fun.
We will be exploring a Seawolf Park and the USS Cavalla, a World War II submarine that sank a Japanese aircraft carrier involved in the Pearl Harbor attacks, and the USS Stewart, a World War II destroyer escort which is one of only three left in the world. From there we will roll on on to Pier 21 where a lunch will be provided for ride participants.
All Riders get a free commemorative Ride Patch! You Can Register on site at the Cycle Source booth on the corner of Seawall Blvd and 21st or by emailing cyclesourceshows@comcast.net
Friday, November 4, 2016
The last two years have seen some pretty tough competitors bring their A game to Galveston. Is this your year?
FREE to Enter, FREE to Attend, FREE to Win
Beach Central – Seawall
Registration Noon to 1:00
Slow Race – Barrel Roll
Weenie Bite – Whiskey Run
Overall Winner Takes Home a hand crafted Grand Rodeo Championship Belt by Bare Bones Leather and bragging rights for a year. Prize packages will be awarded to runner ups **must participate in at least 3 out of 4 games
You Can Register on site at the Cycle Source booth on the corner of Seawall Blvd and 21st or by emailing cyclesourceshows@comcast.net
WATER FACTS OF THE DAY FROM THE “COWSPIRACY” DOCUMENTARY— Every biker or guy who loves internal combustion engines should watch this.
Fracking (hydraulic fracturing) water use ranges from 70-140 billion gallons annually.
Animal agriculture water consumption ranges from 34-76 trillion gallons annually. [ii] [xv]
Pimentel, David, et al. “Water Resources: Agricultural And Environmental Issues.” BioScience 54, no. 10 (2004): 909-18.
Agriculture is responsible for 80-90% of US water consumption. [xv]
Growing feed crops for livestock consumes 56% of water in the US. [xv]
Californians use 1500 gallons of water per person per day. Close to Half is associated with meat and dairy products.
2,500 gallons of water are needed to produce 1 pound of beef.
(NOTE. The amount of water used to produce 1lb. of beef vary greatly from 442 – 8000 gallons. We choose to use in the film the widely cited conservative number of 2500 gallons per pound of US beef from Dr. George Borgstrom, Chairman of Food Science and Human Nutrition Dept of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University, “Impacts on Demand for and Quality of land and Water.” )
Oxford Journals. “Water Resources: Agricultural and Environmental Issues”
The World’s Water. “Water Content of Things”
Journal of Animal Science. “Estimation of the water requirement for beef production in the United States.”
Robbins, John. “2,500 Gallons, All Wet?” EarthSave
Meateater’s Guide to Climate Change & Health.” Environmental Working Group.
“Water Footprint Assessment.” University of Twente, the Netherlands.
1,000 gallons of water are required to produce 1 gallon of milk.
Water Footprint Network, “Product Water Footprints”.
5% of water consumed in the US is by private homes. 55% of water consumed in the US is for animal agriculture. [xv]
Animal Agriculture is responsible for 20%-33% of all fresh water consumption in the world today.
1/5 of global water consumption:
27%-30%+ of global water consummation is for animal agriculture.
1/3 of global fresh water consumed is for animal ag.
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LAS VEGAS HARLEY CAFE Closing– Memorabilia Up on Auction Block
(Photo courtesy of Harley-Davidson Cafe Las Vegas Facebook)
Making it on the Las Vegas Strip is tough. After a 19-year run, the Harley-Davidson Café on South Las Vegas Blvd. is closing its doors October 30th.
With a super-sized motorcycle busting out of its façade, the Las Vegas Harley Café has been an iconic watering hole and eatery on the Strip for ages. With its cool combination of Harley-Davidson and rock & roll memorabilia, the café was a great place to pop in and visit for fans of The Motor Company. It even had a “Chopper Chapel” where people could have an Elvis impersonator marry them.
Here’s the closure announcement posted on the Harley-Davidson Café Las Vegas Facebook page:
After being here for 19 years, the Harley-Davidson Cafe will be closing down on Sunday, October 30, 2016.
Come on down and let’s enjoy the next couple of weeks till we close.
And as always Party-Harley
1997-2016.
And while hearing of the café’s closing is a bummer, there is something good to come from it. All of the cool decorations and memorabilia inside the café is up for sale.
Nellis Auction is holding an online auction and will have items shipped to buyers if they can’t pick them up in person (for a fee, of course). There’s some great stuff up for grabs, including a replica 1913 Harley board track racer, a replica of Elvis’ 1957 FLH, tons of music memorabilia like a Bon Jovi snakeskin jacket signed by the man himself, and plenty of Harley gas tanks signed by actors, entertainers and sports figures.
For the Harley-Davidson Café and more information check the Nellis Auction site.
OWN A PIECE OF LAS VEGAS HISTORY! Nellis Auction will be offering the memorabilia collection for the Harley-Davidson Cafe. 500+ pieces including… signed tanks, framed memorabilia, displayed motorcycles, Harley eagle and more!!
Bidding Starts: Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. PT
Bidding Ends: Friday, October 28, 2016 between 6:00p.m. and 7:55 p.m. PT
— by Bryan Harley
–American Iron Magazine
When changing cams on Harley engines, there comes a time when the pinion gear must be removed from the pinion shaft.
This is one of those jobs that requires a special tool. Fortunately, JIMS offers No. 96830-51 Pinion Gear Puller & Installer for just this task.
In fact, it works on all Big Twins from 1939-1989 and on 1957-1976 Sportsters. Like all of JIMS tools, it’s made in the USA and features JIMS lifetime tool warranty.
JIMS No. 96830-51 sells for $261.35 retail.
MMA Update – Your MMA’s Annual Meeting
Your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association would like to thank all our members and guests who attended our annual Meeting on Saturday, October 15th in Marlboro. It was a lively meeting full of discussion with an eye toward the future.
The annual meeting was followed by our biennial Legislative Session at which we discussed our Legislative Agenda for your MMA in the 2017-2018 Massachusetts General Court. Numerous guests attended bringing new insight to your MMA’s Legislative Agenda and feedback from the perspective of younger riders. We will be publishing more on the agenda as we make progress on writing or re-writing the various Bills in time for the upcoming General Court.
During the annual meeting, we held our annual elections. Many of the Board seats are on a rotating 3-year basis, meaning that 1/3 of the seats are open for election each year, unless vacant.
Nominated and re-elected for an additional 3-year term as Business Manager was Doc D’Errico. This will be Doc’s second term as your MMA’s Business Manager, having previously served as Safety & Education Director and also as Legislative Director.
Doc will also continue to serve as your Vice-Chairman of the Board, an elected position that runs concurrently with his elected Board seat. Additionally, Doc was re-elected as the Massachusetts State Representative to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, the national Motorcycle Rights Organization based in Washington, DC – a position he’s held for the past 5 years.
Nominated and re-elected as Member Services Director was Kevin Raiche. Kevin has been our Member Services Director for 2 terms as well, having been a staunch supporter in District 1 and fixture at our MMA Bike shows and Raffle Bike events.
Elected as District 2 Manager is Vasco Nunez, filling the vacancy left last year. Vasco has served 2 terms as District Representative for South-Eastern Massachusetts, elected by that District’s membership and has done a fantastic job rebuilding the District’s operations.
Elected as District 3 Manager is Rachael Ingham. Rachael is extremely passionate about the MMA’s core mission of Safety, Education, and Legislation and has been working closely with our District 4 officers for some time. She is looking forward to revitalizing what was once a strong District in Worcester County.
Elected as District 4 Manager is Rocco Libertine. Rocco has been doing an outstanding job as District 4 Representative for the past year and has the passion, commitment, and drive to support your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association in the Western counties of the Commonwealth.
Districts 1, 2, and 4 all held annual meetings during the month of October as well. District 3’s new Manager will be holding one in the not-too-distant future, stay tuned for announcements concerning date and location. District officers are elected to one-year terms by the membership in those Districts.
District 1 reelected Ron Baldwin as District 1 Representative. This is Ron’s second term as District Representative and he looks forward to continuing to serve the riders of North-Eastern Massachusetts. A new Middlesex County Representative was also elected, Lee Forman from Reading MA. Lee is an active rider who’s been to numerous MMA events over the years and is anxious to bring new energy to Middlesex County.
Districts 2 and 4 did not elect new District Representatives to replace their newly elevated Board Members. If you live in one of those districts, or District 3, and are interested in serving as a District or County Representative, please contact either Dave Condon, Chairman, or the respective District Manager.
Your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association congratulates each of the newly elected or re-elected Board Members and thanks them for their commitment to the riders of the Commonwealth.
For more information, see www.MassMotorcycle.org.
QUICK, KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN– A woman found a magic lamp on the beach, rubbed it, and out popped a genie. “Ask me anything and it’s yours!”
She thought a moment and then said, “I want my husband to pay more attention to me, to protect me, to take me out frequently, to sleep close to me, and to be more caring, even if I get a tiny scratch.”
“No problem.” And poof! she was a smartphone!
–from Rogue and Sidehack Jerry
MDA IS PROUD TO JOIN PROHIBITION NYE this year in Los Angeles!–
This event takes place at Union Station and offers an unrivaled party experience.
TICKETS ON SALE – NOVEMBER 4TH 2016 @ 10AM
Follow us @FollowMDA & @ProhibitionNYE for more details!
If you’re like us and you love Halloween, then you don’t want to wait another 5 days to celebrate. That’s silly.
Start TONIGHT! 
And what’s more Halloween-y than some dark techno in the rave cave??
We’re kicking things off tonight with the Black Sheep crew, who are bringing a bangin’ Renkus-Heinz soundsystem for just one night, so come in your costume and let’s go!
ANOTHER QUOTE OF THE DAY–
“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”
– Abraham Lincoln
–from Bob Stark
AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE EDITOR OF BIKERNET BAGGERS–
Since I do not know who will be reading this I would like to introduce myself. My name is John Herlihy but most people know me as Rogue or Biker Rogue.
There are many things that make up the person I am, but I am writing this as a motorcycle rights activist something that I have been since the ‘70s. I was the head of the Connecticut Motorcycle Riders Association when that state repealed the mandatory helmet law for motorcyclist.
I also testified at a Federal Hearing in Washington DC that removed the blackmail and extortion threat that was made to states about withholding federal highway funds to states that did not pass specific laws one of which was the mandatory helmet laws.
There are many other issues I have been involved in. I am still very active in motorcycle rights and in 2005 I was inducted into the Freedom Fighter section of the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
As motorcyclist what affects one of us affects all of us, and I believe that is why we have motorcycle rights organizations in every state and on the federal level. Though these organizations and individuals involved in motorcycle rights do not always agree on how to handle a specific issue, they all agree on the fight to remain free.
Currently motorcyclist have many issues going on for too long and need to be addressed and corrected. Though there has been some success I feel the situation needs drastic measures taken to resolve them and to stop some of the future programs being suggested.
The best way for this to happen is through the courts and the legislature and with the election going on for everything from local positions to who will become the new President of The United States it is a perfect time for us to Vote for those who will fight to resolve the issues we have.
Granted there are many other important issues like the Economy, Taxes, The Military, who will nominate the new Supreme Court Justices, Gun Rights, Women’s Rights and the list goes on.
With all the issues and how they will affect our personal lives we will have different opinions on who we believe will be the best person to work and protect our rights.
Then there is information that we do not normally see.
Did you know that Mike Pence who is running for Vice President is a Biker and rides a Harley? He is very active in Rolling Thunder and veterans issues. He is the Governor of Indiana, which has very good laws pertaining to motorcyclist.
With Mike Pence as Vice President he is sure to be an asset to all who are fighting to change laws pertaining to motorcycles on a National Level and indirectly trickle down affect to state levels.
I am asking you to take this into consider when you VOTE in the upcoming election.
–Rogue
THAT’S IT— We just posted a tech on Jeremiah’s new Saddlemen seat. It sports a surprise. Check it out.
We have so much content flying at us, I’m going to stop and take a breather. Maybe I can find some whiskey and relax.
Ride free forever,
–Bandit
