Hey,
I don’t know what to make of this, but I’m trying. More importantly how will any of this effect motorcycling in the future?
This comes from The Week Magazine for October 17th: One promising high-tech auto feature in development is “vehicle-to-vehicle” (or V2V) communication, which would allow cars to virtually “talk” to one another to relay safety and traffic information. Imagine, for instance, if your car could connect with other nearby vehicles to decide when it’s safe to make a left turn across oncoming traffic.
Right now, V2V communication is in its earliest stages. Most experts agree that early applications of the technology wouldn’t take over functions for drivers but rather would alert them to potential hazards ahead, so they can react more quickly.
Let that sink in for a moment. There’s more in the news ahead. Imagine if you didn’t need to write a school report, because it was written for you…
LONE STAR RALLY 2014 EVENT SCHEDULE–With more bike shows, all new truck, jeep and classic car shows and, more free concerts on two stages… including Journey former lead vocalist…Steve Augeri performing Thursday night…this year’s Lone Star Rally, presented by Geico Motorcycle, is jam packed with entertainment for all ages, day and night, all weekend long!
Special VIP packages are available for meet and greet autograph signings with Sons of Anarchy Stars Tommy “Chibs” Flanagan, Mark “Bobby” Boone & Ryan “Opie” Hurst. A second VIP package offering exclusive concert viewing access throughout the weekend, free drink tickets and some very cool swag is also available. Check out oneStarRally.com for details on these packages and other autograph and photo opportunities planned with our celebrities throughout the weekend!
Galveston’s biggest annual party kicks off in a big way Thursday, November 6th with a Custom Sport Bike Showdown at Beach Central Park, a Truck & Jeep Show at Pier 21 and, The Run Down the Shore Ride which ends at Sea Wolfe Park in time for opening ceremonies of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall. Ceremonies will begin at 4:30 pm and include local color guards and Nashville’s Jared Blake performing the National Anthem. Thursday continues with a powerhouse concert by Augeri taking the Budweiser Stage at Saengerfest Park downtown at 9 pm.
BIKE EVENTS & GAMES at the Seawall & CAR SHOWS at Pier 21
The 2014 Lone Star Rally will host more juried bike and car shows than every before and, all new bike event during this year’s Lone Star Rally weekend. The events are sponsored by Ole Smoky Moonshine, Sickies Garage, Sick Boys and Magic Kustom Pinstriping and, presented by Cycle Source Magazine. Check out the schedule and details at LoneStarRally.com and be sure to pre register your ride!
Thursday, November 6th – 12pm-6pm
Cruise-in Truck & Jeep Show
Trophies and Dash Plaques awarded at 6pm with Parade down the Strand after the show.
Pre-register with: Magic #832-284-2711 / magic@magickg.com or Sherry
#386-235-3172
Thursday, November 6th – 12pm-5pm
Custom Bike Showdown on Seawall!
Vie in a variety of classes including Custom Scooter, Metric & Trikes.
Special awards for Bests of Show, Lights, Audio, Paint and People’s Choice
Pre-register with: Sherry #386-235-3172!
Thursday, November 6th – registration 1pm – 2:30pm; kickstands up at 2:30 pm Cycle Source Magazine’s Run Down the Shore Ride!
LIFESTYLE CYCLES, October Service Special
Full Synthetic Service – Only $149.95
– Replace engine oil and filter, and check for leaks
– Replace Primary fluid, and check for leaks
– Replace Transmission fluid, and check for leaks
– Check oil lines and brake system
– Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
– Check tire pressure and tread wear
– Check clutch adjustment, adjust as needed
– Inspect rear belt, inspect as needed
– Check and lubricate brake and clutch controls
– Inspect throttle cables
– Inspect fuel lines for leaks
– Check front and rear brake fluid
– Check all lights
– Check charging system voltage
– Inspect spark plugs
– Check all critical fasteners
– Test battery, clean connections as necessary
– Basic wipe down of bike
$149.95 full synthetic service includes most Harley and similar vehicles, EPA fee extra. Offer valid through 10-31-2014 only, price subject to change.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTABLE FLOORBOARDS from GMA–Looking for something completely new and unique in the way of fully functional, superior quality floorboards? Check out these awesome new units just introduced by GMA a member of the Belt Drives LTD. Group.
Not only are they visually stunning, but their unique profile provides plenty of room and comfort for rider and passenger. And get this, the boards which feature a non-skid rubber cushioning insert are adjustable side to side! Each board is CNC machined from a solid block of 6061 billet aluminum and finished in durable high luster chrome or black anodize.
Chrome board kits, part number GMA-FB-200CK, shown here, complete with brake pedal cover and shift arm retail for just $632.50. Available from BDL/GMA dealers world wide, FAX orders to 714 693-1616, or buy on line at www.beltdrives.com.
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!—
Easyriders 2008 Pomona Launch
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=6985
Michelle,
I’m proud to say that I now have possession of that bike and as I type this, everything on the bike is now being completed to make it a running show bike.
We’ve already went through the entire bike, just like a lot of show bikes it was never meant to be ridden but with some fuel line, wiring, nuts and bolts, we will have this bike up and running by December of this year. I’m not sure where you got your information about it not being for Jack Daniels, it was at just about every event Jack sponsored between 2008-2009.
Once completed, it was revealed to Jack Daniels while setting on display at the Mirage Hotel. I’ll be sure to post a link to video of the bike running, once it’s completed. A bike that has every major component doesn’t take much to make it fire and ride. I have no intentions on racking up mIles on it but the next time it goes to a show everyone will hear this thing fire!
–Brandon
Springfield, MO
INTERESTING. WONDER HOW THIS IMPACTS ALL STATES WITHOUT HELMET LAWS? Found this examining Privacy Laws. Have Transplant applicants moved to them, too?
“Some American states are proud havens for individual rights. Tennessee does not have mandatory laws for motorbike helmets and is seen as part of the amendment right to bear arms and an assertion of the individual’s rights. The unintended consequence has led to thousands of Americans wanting liver transplants going to live in Tennessee because of the prevalence of road fatalities of young, fit men and women who come to grief on their motor bikes.”
–E.L.Woody
“King of the Paparazzi”
213 422 2246
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN ON SUNDAYS–HOW IS NORMA?
A sweet grandmother Telephoned St. Joseph ‘s Hospital. She timidly asked, “Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?”
The operator said, “I’ll be glad to help, dear. What’s the name and room number of the patient?”
The grandmother in her weak, tremulous voice said, Norma Findlay, Room 302.”
The operator replied, “Let me put you on hold while I check with the nurse’s station for that room.”
After a few minutes, the operator returned to the phone and said, “I have good news. Her nurse just told me that Norma is doing well. Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back normal and her Physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged tomorrow.”
The grandmother said, “Thank you. That’s wonderful. I was so worried. God bless you for the good News.”
The operator replied, “You’re more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?”
The grandmother said…. “No, I’m Norma Findlay in Room 302. No one tells me shit!”
(TRUE STORY)
–from Jim Waggaman
PRIVACY AND SECURITY—New Technology and Driverless Cars. I watched a presentation by the Cato Institute, where very intelligent gentlemen discussed the storming tsunami of new technology and the onslaught of potentially driverless cars and how these new innovations impact privacy and security.
Some presenters discussed a changing dynamic regarding vehicle ownership. There will come a time when many folks won’t own vehicles at all, but rent them, like you order a pizza delivered. The car takes you wherever you need and drops you off. Another will come and take you home. Interesting!
What will happen to motorcycles? What will happen to the desire to modify your own car? Hang on!
–Bandit
MY TWILIGHT YEARS ~ Clint Eastwood
There will be a clear, cold morning when there isn’t any “more.”
No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat. It seems to me that one of the important things to do before that morning comes, is to let every one of your family and friends know that you care for them by finding simple ways to let them know your heartfelt beliefs and the guiding principles of your life so they can always say, “He was my friend, and I know where he stood.”
So, just in case I’m gone tomorrow, please know this: I voted against that incompetent, lying, flip-flopping, insincere, double-talking, radical socialist, terrorist excusing, bleeding heart, narcissistic, scientific and economic moron currently in the White House! Participating in a gun buy-back program because you think that criminals have too many guns is like having yourself castrated because you think your neighbors have too many kids.
Regards,
Clint
Make my day
Better check this against Snopes.com
QUICK, New Bikernet Reader Comment!—
Bells, Gremlins and Potholes
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11673
Year 2005, Bandit sent me a goodie bag with bikernet tee shirt, 5-ball patch, the motel keychain room no 69, stickers, his book Chopper Orwell signed, and the Bikernet Keychain. I still have ‘em all.
My bell is on the petrol lock key. Yes we lock up the petrol tank and the petrol pipeline so no one steals the expensive fuel and no one tampers with what is inside the tank or tube.
–Ujjwal Dey
Bomb-aye, India
Thanks brother. A new book is coming and more bling. Can’t wait. –Bandit
AND NOW THIS—
Now, your car can land you cash – even while you’re on vacation. I thought you might have interest in this auto story.
FlightCar is the world’s first peer-to-peer car sharing company to operate at airports – offering car owners free parking and an opportunity to earn money, instead of leaving their car unused at the airport.
You simply park with FlightCar – they drop you off in a town car, right in front of the terminal. Your car gets a free carwash and you get the cash. Plus, it’s all insured up to $1 million. FlightCar is in San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles and Seattle – with several other markets coming soon.
–Ann Noder
CEO/President
Pitch Public Relations
Ann@PitchPublicRelations.com
Phone: 480.263.1557
STRIPPER JUICE GOES TO BONNEVILLE— last summer (2013) I took my annual “spiritual ride” through 11 states and over 4,200 solo miles. One of the destination points was the Bonneville Salt Flats. That’s where the pic came from with my road glide. But that wasn’t enough to satisfy my “bucket list” accomplishments.
I contacted Delvene Manning about being an official sponsor of the 2014 MC Speed Trials. She was thrilled about it, so I volunteered to work the event as well. OMG, what an experience!
They say you get “salt fever” if you ever participate in this event and sweetie, I got the bug, big time. Almost $3,000 worth of Stripper Juice was distributed to the racers at the event and I received many thanks from the riders who stopped in at my mountain post on the return run at mile four.
I felt so honored to meet and visit with such greats as Brian Klock, Jay Alan, Valerie Thompson, Hiro Koiso, Ray Wheeler and the awesome Dan Parker, but one of my personal favorites was missing… the Perewitz crew. I’ve known Jody and Dave for a few years now and was so disappointed when I learned she had taken the year off to complete her new bike. Hopefully, I will get to see her run next year.
I am hooked and plan to return in 2015 as a sponsor, a volunteer and hopefully I will have my 1956 BMW r60 ready to run on the salt. Yes, I want to be a land speed racer at Bonneville!! hahaaa… but the bigger reason for putting this vintage machine on the salt is… it was my Dad’s bike. I rode on the back of that thing with him when I was a kid!
Dad would be so proud. I may not come close to a record, but I want my grand-babies to tell people that their “G” raced on the salt when she was 60 yrs old. This is a magical place, a place where energy runs high and comradery among racers is like super glue, bonding them together like no family I’ve ever seen. I’ve told my friends, if you’ve never been, just do it at least once. You will never forget it.
Sherry Soliz
CEO Stripper Juice
fuzzy@stripperjuice.net
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS STILL OPEN—
A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day…
30,000 to a man’s 15,000.
The wife replied, ‘The reason has to be because we have to
repeat everything to men….
The husband then turned to his wife and asked, ‘What?’
CREATION—
A man said to his wife one day, ‘I don’t know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.
‘The wife responded, ‘Allow me to explain.
God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me;
God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you !
God may have created man before woman, but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece
–from Gerry Celia
WIN A BRAND NEW FLHX OR A STREET 500 AT LOVE RIDE 31 THIS COMING WEEKEND—
–Love Ride Foundation
3717 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA 91204
US
Contact Name: Love Ride Foundation
Documents Reveal Additional Victims of Fast and Furious in the U.S., Continued DOJ Cover-Up
Eric Holder may have announced his resignation as U.S. attorney general, but his legacy of mismanagement, incompetence, and the politicization of federal law enforcement will continue to plague Americans for some time to come. That became even more evident this week with further revelations about Operation Fast and Furious based on information of which the Justice Department was presumably aware but withheld from the American people.
According to records obtained by Judicial Watch through a public records lawsuit against the City of Phoenix, Ariz., an AK 47-type rifle involved in Operation Fast and Furious was used in a gang-style shooting in the city that left two people injured with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident could have been far worse, moreover, as the assailants had also shot up the front of an occupied apartment building where the victims were found. The findings are detailed in a letter sent to a Justice Department official by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government reform.
According to the letter, an AK-type rifle recovered from a vehicle fleeing the scene of the crime was determined to have been purchased by Christopher Steward – one of 40 he bought in a single day – while he was under the surveillance of the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosive (BATFE). Steward was later charged with purchasing some 289 firearms with funds provided by the leader of a firearms trafficking organization.
Despite the suspicious circumstances under which Steward purchased the rifles and distributed them between different vehicles, agents did not immediately attempt to seize and recover the firearms but allowed them to “walk,” apparently to further the investigation. At least two men paid the price for that decision on this side of the border (so far), while other firearms Steward purchased have also been recovered in Mexico, indicating the potential for more victims in that country.
The letter also chides DOJ for ignoring three prior requests for information on firearms associated with Fast and Furious and recovered in connection with violent crimes. It notes that the rifle seized in the Phoenix shooting was traced by BATFE on July 31, 2013, but DOJ failed to notify the committees about it. According the letter’s authors, “This lack of transparency about the consequences of Fast and Furious undermines public confidence in law enforcement and gives the impression that the Department is still seeking to suppress information and limit its exposure to public scrutiny.”
This latest revelation might not be the last in connection with Fast and Furious. A federal court ruling in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit in September denied a request for an extension and ordered the White House to release to Judicial Watch by October 22 information it had previously withheld on documents related to Fast and Furious. This was the second such order, as DOJ had failed to comply with an earlier one issued in July. DOJ had sought to delay release of the information to Judicial Watch until the day before the November elections. Meanwhile, another judge gave DOJ until November 3 to turn over additional documents related to Fast and Furious to Rep. Issa’s committee.
Whatever the contested documents may or may not ultimately prove, the fact remains that firearms sold to dangerous criminals with the knowledge and consent of BATFE officials undoubtedly remain in circulation with violent gangs and drug traffickers. Thus, while Eric Holder’s disgraceful tenure will soon come to an end, the risks that he created to innocent people in America and countries to the south will continue.
RIDE WRIGHT WHEELS MAY END UP ON OUR FLH PROJECT—
The Ridewright thick 50 spoke rims would really set off the Paughco springer. Would give it a beefy appearance.
Paughco also has some sharp 40-spoke wheels that we can order powder coated red or black
–Richard Kranzler
Bikernet Baggers Editor
SUNDAY CANTINA STREET BOBS-– I think you nailed it with wide glide street bobs. Lots out there.
Which one do you like best?
–Mark Lonsdale
Frogman extraordinaire
A brother, stationed in Tennessee is in the market for a 2008-9 Dyna. The earlier Dyna had carbs, Timken bearings and stronger lower ends. He is also going to buy his FXR back. –Bandit
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY WEEKEND WORD OF THE DAY—HALLUX:
noun
Quotes
All fingers and toes, except the hallux, have claws. The hallux has a flat nail which is opposable to the others.
Origin
Hallux entered English in the 1820s. It is a corruption of the Latin word allex meaning “great toe.”
BOEING MAY BUILD PILOTLESS PLANES–F16 DRONES – ALMOST UNBELIEVABLE !
The F-16 was originally designed and manufactured by General Dynamics. Apparently Boeing got the contract to modify them to drones.
Didn’t realize drone technology had advanced this far so quickly. They are using up their obsolete F-16s. Not a good day for the future of manned aircraft. Seems like the PILOT is on the endangered list.
This little 4 minute video is really something. A first for a full size jet airplane. Thousands of planes that were grave yard bound, with costs in the hundreds of millions, can now be used as never before. These F-16’s aircraft have been in the bone yard at Davis-Monahan for 15 years , and now being used as drones.
TRAILBLAZERS NEWS—
DID YOU MARK SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 ON YOUR CALENDAR?
Those to be inducted:
Walt Axhelm
Chris Carter
Neil Fergus
Rob Morrison
Thad Wolff
Posthumous inductees are:
Gary Conrad
Mel Dinesen
Rob Bishop
POMONA ROUND UP
Hope you all enjoyed the Final Final at Pomona. The last race of the season and the last race on the track at L.A. Fairplex. No word as to when it will be torn down. Horses have been moved to Los Alamitos..
If you enjoyed the hospitality of the VIP legends party, please thank your hosts.:
EBC Brakes Robert Keller
GE Capital Paul Puma
K&N Nick O’Kane
Motion Pro Chris Carter
Saddleman Tom Seymour
Van Leeuwen Ent Skip Van Leeuwen
Saddlemen was a major sponsor, and I spoke to a couple of racing icons who didn’t think the track would be torn down. Motorcycle racing may contine. We will see!–Bandit
THANKS FOR THE DONATION
Ralph White brought photos to the Ascot reunion, and autograph session, at the Pomona races. He asked for a donation to the Trailblazers as he signed them and by the end of the evening, donated $96 dollars. Thank you to Ralph and to those of you that donated.
AN AFTERNOON WITH DAVE EKINS
Sunday, November 9th at 1:00pm. Debuting the Commemorative Edition of the Iconic 1956 book: “How To Ride and Win” and Panel Discussions with : Don Emde, Sue Fish, Gunnar Lindstrom, John Hateley, Eddie Mulder, John Parker, Mike Parti and of course, Dave Ekins. All of them are legends of Southern California’s Rich Motorcycle History.
1712 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205 RSVP at museum@forestlawn.com
The Museum is open from 10:00 to 5:00.
I’M MOVED—this weekend by many things. It’s fascinating and terrifying. I find the issue of safety over freedom daunting. Would you rather be safe or drive your own car?
I know exactly where I stand, but does our society? Maybe folks are just overwhelmed with all the bullshit, so it’s cool to let the government handle it.
I don’t know about you, but I’ll be an outlaw until I’m toast, and I’ll push for freedom for as long as I can. Have a helluva week!
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
