Hey,
I’m scrambled today with projects, priorities, and crazed notions. While the Redhead slips around the headquarters in her leopard robe, I swept up after our two black labs and pondered the day.
I’ve been attacked by stress over the vast and unrelenting Bikernet Interplanetary Headquarters being attacked by the City of Los Angeles. We had a meeting with the head of Building and Safety yesterday morning in Downtown. It took us 1.5 hours to drive 20 miles. And as we crept through the Adams district I looked at many of the crappy rundown buildings and was blown away.
They could take all the building inspectors in Los Angeles and they could spend their entire careers on one city block–fulla dumps. We found a light at the end of our tunnel during the meeting, so maybe we can regain a very positive focus on the remainder of the year, including another book, our Salt Torpedo, a screenplay, and even a bronze sculpture. It’s all possible if the bastards will let a brother be.
The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by Cycle Source Magazine, Iron Trader News, and ChopperTown.
Inspiration of the Day:
In Life, only at the moment of encountering darkness, can the preciousness of brightness be displayed;
Only when conducting oneself justly—even while enduring slander, can the fragrance of character be known.
–Venerable Master Hsing Yun
GO SINISTER WITH NUMBER ONE SKULL AIR CLEANER TRIM FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING AND SOFTAIL MODELS–
Add a sinister Dark Custom glare to the intake with the Number One Skull Air Cleaner Trim (P/N 61300218, $49.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories.
Designed to fit the Original Equipment air cleaner cover, this die-cast aluminum trim piece features black-filled race track stripes and recessed hardware pockets that provide added depth and dimension. The badge area is polished and chrome-plated to a brilliant shine, then finished with a contrasting black-filled Dark Custom Skull logo.
The kit includes chrome-plated mounting hardware and fits 2014-later Touring and Trike models and 2016 Softail® models except the 2016 Fat Boy® S.
The Number One Skull is also featured on derby covers, timer covers, air cleaner trim and other accessory items to fit a number of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer or go to H-D.com for fitment details.
For more information, visit www.h-d.com.
SOME CALL THEM TRAFFIC CIRCLES, OTHER ROUNDABOUTS–
Just when you thought you had the roundabout figured out, someone comes along and redesigns it so that you have to slow down again and think about what you’re doing. Ever heard of a Hamburger roundabout or Dog Bone roundabout? How about a Turbo roundabout or a Dumbbell roundabout?
We hadn’t heard these terms either until we ran across this story from Idaho describing a new “Dog Bone” roundabout in Boise. It got us thinking so we decided to take a look at what’s new in the world of roundabouts.
The aforementioned Dog Bone takes its name from its squished-in-the-middle shape forming an elongated loop. The Dumbbell roundabout is similar but actually consists of two standard roundabouts connected via parallel travel lanes.
You typically see both of these designs used with diamond interchanges, and in fact, they’re sometimes referred to as interchanges or “hybrid” interchanges. They’re becoming fairly common, and we have several here in Dane County, Wisconsin. The first time you drive through one can be a little disorienting if you don’t know there’s a second one coming up so fast.
Next we have the Hamburger roundabout, again named for its shape. It consists of a normal roundabout with the main road forming two parallel travel lanes traversing the center circle. The strip in between the two resembles a hamburger surrounded by a bun. On smaller roads, traffic signals may not be needed, and the main road has the right-of-way. Larger roads with higher traffic volumes can require extensive signaling.
Hamburger designs are intended to manage turning movements and to facilitate traffic flow along the main road. They’re popular in Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom, but we’re aware of a few in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Virginia. A variation on the Hamburger positions the thoroughfare at one level with short ramps leading to the roundabout on another level.
Turbo roundabouts were developed to address some of the safety issues associated with normal, two-lane roundabouts, namely drivers shifting lanes within the circular to reach their desired exit point. Turbos require drivers to pick their lane before entering based on their desired exit lane, so clear signage for the approach is critical.
Turbos use raised lane dividers or lane markings to keep drivers from weaving. The spiral design also slows traffic and discourages lane changes to reduce vehicle conflicts. It sounds complicated, but it appears to work quite well. See here.
Like the Turbo, the Flower roundabout incorporates raised lane dividers or lane markings but uses segregated lanes, so-called “slip lanes,” for right turns. All other traffic is routed through the roundabout. See here. Flower designs typically show up as retrofit options to existing two-lane roundabouts that are experiencing safety issues.
Several other designs appear to be more theoretical at this stage, including the Target roundabout, the Four Fly-Over roundabout and the Left-And-Right roundabout. Each incorporates a multi-level design and segregated turning lanes. For more on these designs and alternative roundabout designs in general, check out this presentation from Prof. Tomaz Tollazzi, Ph.D., with the University of Maribor in Slovenia.
Do these new designs make sense? Have you ever driven through one? Let us know what think.
–NMA
–from Rogue
Twin Power AND BIKER’S CHOICE Introduces New Replacement Cam Chain Tensioner Shoes To Product Line– Biker’s Choice is excited to announce the addition of Replacement Cam Chain Tensioner Shoes to the Twin Power line. Twin Power is known for their high quality parts and accessories
designed for the Harley-Davidson enthusiast.
The Replacement Tensioner Shoes are economical replacements for expensive H-D parts and are designed to replace only the wear items rather than the complete assembly. They offer reduced friction, longer life and are high-temperature resistant. These replacement shoes are made in the USA of a material superior to O.E.M., and are sold in pairs.
An installation tool is required to change the tensioner shoes on 99-06 (except 06 Dyna) models. Twin Power has introduced the tensioner installation tool in conjunction with the replacement tensioner shoes for easy installation.
It is recommended that factory shoes be checked every 10,000 miles.
BIKERNET REGIONAL WEATHER REPORT SPONSORED BY METALSPORT— California, after the lake Oroville reservoir supplying much of the state rose 17 feet in 10 days because of El Nino—driven rainstorms. Additional rain expected in coming weeks could add another 30 feet of water level.
–the Week Magazine
The drought is gone all due to global warming?–Bandit
CVP NEWS, We’re Moving… Our Website!–
Hope everyone is having a great new year! We here at CV Performance have been hard at work preparing for a great new year.
Beginning this week we will be moving our website to a new and improved platform. You will still find us at the same location, however there will be many improvements to how you browse and order our products.
How does this effect you? Dealers will still find us at CV-Performance.com however individual logins will change and require you to set a new password.
To make this easy you will simply follow the link to reset your password which only takes a few minutes to complete. This is necessary since we are unable to move passwords (for security reasons).
But wait, not yet. Our site will be undergoing the move later this week and will be down for periods of time between Wednesday 1/27 and Sunday 1/31.
Coming soon for 2016!
We will be rolling out more specials specific to our dealers so be sure to watch for our regular email newsletters and announcements.
Events
Once again CV Performance will be attending the annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. Be sure to contact us before Feb 5th if you will be in attendance and would like to meet.
Enjoy the ride
– Ken and the CV Performance family
BIKERNET BLOG AND EDITORIAL E-MAIL CHANGES— We decided to only send out Bikernet Blog and Editorial announcements twice a week.
If you would like to receive announcement of all the action on Bikernet just click here and sign up. No charge and very few ads.
Just do us a favor and fill out the survey, and you’re good to go.
–Thanks, Bandit
PAGANS MC MEMBERS FALSELY ARRESTED– & have Legal Firearms Confiscated.
The epidemic of profiling and discrimination targeting members of motorcycle clubs is undeniable. Piece by piece, issue by issue, the community is facing challenges to fundamental freedoms based solely on associations.
The recent practice of targeting club members legal gun rights expands the stakes substantially. On January 9, 2016 a textbook example of discriminatory policing targeting 2 members of a motorcycle club occurred in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The stop included the confiscation of legally purchased and possessed firearms from individuals that had never been handcuffed in their lives prior to being falsely arrested.
January 10th, 2016
Two members of the Pagans MC were traveling back to Virginia, after attending a motorcycle event in Pennsylvania, when they were stopped for speeding and ultimately arrested for possession of legally permitted firearms. They were chained to a metal bench for three hours before they were released without charges. They were questioned about their club affiliations. Predictably, their weapons were not released. These men are 52 and 42 years old with no criminal histories.
According to one of the members, a military veteran, after leaving a gas stop in Collensville,
“I saw a State Trooper at the light. Shortly thereafter, I saw the vehicle behind me. Felt like they were trying to get us to screw up while being the only vehicle on the road that night.”
“We were eventually pulled over for speeding.”
“A State Trooper approached and said we were stopped because we were going 60 in a 45. But that was the last the speeding issue was mentioned. After confirming that we were both carrying legally permitted firearms from Virginia the trooper returned to his vehicle in order to run their information.”
“After 4-5 minutes the trooper returned and asked us to exit the vehicle. For the first time in either of our lives we were handcuffed. We were relieved of our weapons and placed in the trooper’s vehicle.”
“We told the troopers that although it is true that Virginia has repealed its reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania, the repeal doesn’t take effect till February 1. We were told they were checking. They asked for permission to search and we gave them permission.”
“We were taken to a local PA State Police Barracks. We were handcuffed to two metal benches. They tried an ankle bracelet, but it caused extensive pain so they settled on handcuffs.”
“We were told that we would probably be held overnight. They found no criminal histories, only clean records, and said they would drop charges from a felony to a class I misdemeanor, but they were not charging us yet. We were told they had to speak to the DA first to determine if he’ll prosecute. After approximately three hours we were released without charges but we were told our firearms were being kept as evidence.”
“Still in handcuffs, we were taken back to our vehicle and released.”
A Clear Case Of False Arrest And Unjustified Detainment
Clearly the officers had zero grounds to arrest and detain anyone under the circumstances as described. According to the Washington Post:
“Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring announced Tuesday that the commonwealth will no longer recognize out-of-state concealed handgun permits, part of a national push to circumvent legislatures opposed to tightening gun laws…effective February 1.” (See Washington Post, “Virginia to stop recognizing concealed carry gun permits from 25 states”, December 22, 2015)
Both individuals arrested possessed legal carry permits from the state of Virginia, legally recognized in Pennsylvania until February 1. Certainly it’s reasonable to expect law enforcement to be informed and educated on such issues particularly if they are going to arrest and detain people. And it definitely does not take three hours to make a correct determination on an issue of such magnitude that has received such massive media and government attention.
And to keep legal firearms as evidence is outrageous and absurd. These men were released without charges because they did not violate a law that is not in effect until February 1, 2016. There is absolutely no legal justification to seize legal property that is legally possessed. No case, no charges, no need for evidence. This clearly violates reasonable search and seizure protections and directly violates 2nd Amendment rights extraordinarily obtained through extensive background checks and scrutiny.
Motorcycle Club Discrimination Revealed Through Trooper’s Questioning
So what underlies the troopers decision to falsely arrest and detain these two men? The MPP asked one member whether there was anything that would lead him to believe that this incident was a result of motorcycle profiling.
According to the member,
“After being handcuffed to a bench in the station for 20 minutes, a trooper asked me why I would want to join the Pagans. I told him I was 20 years retired army. Veterans want a sense of security and we love riding motorcycles. Then one trooper asked whether I liked being in a gang. I corrected his vocabulary. Motorcycle Clubs are made up of men. Not gang members. The trooper then asked me whether I watched Sons of Anarchy.”
It seems clear that the trooper’s questioning reveals a discriminatory anti-motorcycle club motive.
Support Pending Legislation In PA To End The Practice Of Motorcycle Profiling
This case further demonstrates that the time to act in Pennsylvania is now. The mounting pattern of evidence proves that the practice of discriminatory policing targeting motorcycle club members is irrefutable. In the words of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the District of New Jersey:
To permit law enforcement to object to any person “who wears the insignia of Pagan’s, without regard to or knowledge of that individual’s specific intent to engage in the alleged violent activities committed by other members, is antithetical to the basic principles enshrined in the First Amendment and repugnant to the fundamental doctrine of personal guilt that is a hallmark of American jurisprudence.”
Tags: 1st Amendment, Bikers, Club, clubs, constitution, false arrest, Freedom, gun confiscation, Guns, Law Enforcement, Motorcycle Club, motorcycle clubs, outlaw, Police Accountability, Profiling, Rights
–from Rogue
http://www.motorcycleprofilingproject.com
Pirelli Announces New Tire Promotion for Monster Energy Supercross Race Fans–
Chance to Receive a Free Leatherman Wingman With Purchase of Pirelli SCORPION Tires Following Select Supercross Rounds.
Pirelli is proud to announce the launch of a special promotion for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, fans nationwide. Within 30 days of attending select Monster Energy Supercross events, fans purchasing a set (a front and a rear) of Pirelli Scorpion motorcycle tires in any combination and providing proof of attendance, and proof of purchase, may be eligible to receive a Pirelli-branded Leatherman Wingman by mail.
“We wanted to put together a special promotion to reward Pirelli’s supercross fans and believed the Leatherman Wingman was the perfect fit,” said Chet Plewacki, Pirelli Marketing Director, Moto. “Having used the Wingman myself, it’s incredibly versatile and something Pirelli fans will be excited about.”
This is the perfect time to ride and race on the same high-performance Pirelli Scorpion motocross tires found on the Autotrader/Monster Energy/Yamahas of Justin Barcia, Weston Peick and Phil Nicoletti, BTO/Sports/WPS KTMs of Davi Millsaps, Andrew Short and Justin Brayton, and countless other teams and riders competing at the highest level.
Eligible Supercross Events
January 16 – San Diego
January 23 – Anaheim, Calif.
February 20 – Arlington, Texas
February 27 – Atlanta
April 2 – Santa Clara, Calif.
April 30 – East Rutherford, N.J.
Offer valid between January 16 and May 31, 2016, only for legal residents of the 50 United States and individual consumers of the District of Columbia. For official terms and conditions please visit www.pirelli.com/usmotopromo
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT VOCABULARY LESSON—
noun
1. eager or excessive desire, especially to possess something; greed; avarice.
Quotes
“Now Jonah’s Captain, shipmates, was one whose discernment detects crime in any way, but whose cupidity exposes it only in the penniless. In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely…”
— Herman Melville, Moby Dick, 1851
Origin
Cupidity can be traced to the Latin word cupidus meaning “eager, desirous” from the Latin verb cupere “to desire.”
LE PERA SEAT OF THE WEEK— Daytona Sport, Colored Speed Stripe Options for Sportsters—According to Deb at Bartels’ H-D in Los Angeles, racy Sportsters and Dynas are the hot sellers out of their dealership.
“These new kids are crazy, but they love to blast around town,” Deb said. “They are not a big fan of wild colors, but they love flat blacked out bikes and even bare sheet metal.”
So, racy seats are the draw, and racing stripes are perfect for the custom touch. Le Pera offers these go-fast seats with a variety of colored stripes.
Overview
Speed stripes make the Daytona Sport look even faster!
Speed stripes and stitching available in a bunch of colors!
NOTE: Add “YS” to any Daytona Sport part number if Yellow Speed Stripe Option is desired.
Specs
Driver Seating:
N/A
Passenger Seating:
N/A
MSRP:
$60.00
Part Number:
*****YS [’10-’16] 3.3 Gal Tank
*****YS [’10-’16] 4.5 Gal Tank
LATEST EVENT GALLERY HEADED TO BANDIT’S CANTINA– One of the cool things about visiting and shooting events all over the nation is, every state has something wild to offer.
The Carlisle Bikefest in Central Pennsylvania has always, for as many years as I can remember, played with the big boys. I can post many galleries and you would be very surprised at not only the amount of bikers in attendance (often 100,000 per weekend), but the builders and popular vendors as well.
This is just one small gallery of many, if you WANT more, just let me know. I can post many from over the years. Enjoy!
–JACK MCINTYRE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Co-Editor of Bandit’s Cantina
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QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY– Mike the Irish Boy
Seven year old Mohammad entered his classroom on the first day of school
“What’s your name?”, asked the teacher.
“Mohammad”, he replied.
“You’re in Ireland now”, replied the teacher, “So from now on you will be known as Mike”
Mohammad returned home from school.
“How was your day, Mohammad?”, his mother asked.
“My name is not Mohammad. I’m in Ireland and now my name is Mike.”
“Are you ashamed of your name? Are you trying to dishonor your parents, your heritage,
your religion? Shame on you!”
And his mother beat the shit out of him.
Then she called his father, who beat the shit out of him again.
The next day Mohammad returned to school. The teacher saw all of his fresh bruises.
“What happened to you, Mike?”, she asked.
“Well, shortly after becoming an Irishman, I was attacked by two fucking Muslims.”
–from Rik Savenko
BRASS BALLS SPRINGER BRAKE ANCHOR– If you want to run our brakes or Wilwood brake calipers on a springer front end, then you need our Brass Balls Performance Spring hanger arm. Our Caliper hanger arm is machined from billet aluminum and polished. The Brass Balls script is also machined into the side of the arm.
Bronze bushing pressed in. For use with 3/4″ axles.
Works with Springer front ends (right hand side) using our proprietary Brass Balls Springer Brake Hanger (included).
If you want to build a chop this season and ride to Sturgis, the team at Brass Balls has the perfect kit for you, and you can buy it in stages. Check it out.
JASMINE CAIN’S NEW ALBUM– “White Noise” to be released July 2015! Are you listening?
The cat is out of the bag! Jasmine Cain has announced that she and the band will be officially releasing their new album, “White Noise” independently on July 24, 2015. The band spent the entire winter season confined to the studio in order to perfect their newest creation. Working closely with producers Mills Logan (Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan) and Lincoln Parish (Cage the Elephant), Jasmine is ready to reveal her newest creation to the world.
“This album is the best one I’ve ever done.”, says Cain. “We took the time to plan every note, every punch, every break, and every word to make sure they are the best songs they can possibly be”.
White Noise was recorded at the famous Nashville studio, The Sound Emporium with additional tracking at The Mixing Mill in Nashville. The first single, “Break Even” will begin radio promotions in early July 2015 and you can expect a music video to soon follow. For the first time ever in her career, Jasmine has decided to release “White Noise” on vinyl as well! Only a small number will be offered as collector items and will be signed and numbered as well.
“White Noise brings a decade of writing, touring, and a performing to a crest as Jasmine Cain brings her fans her most complete album to date. So many tracks are, in their own right, as solid of a rock song you’ll hear anywhere. I don’t know how there can be a better rock CD ready to get you through 2015! –Stephen Richard, Program Director/Power Rock 93-9 WKTG
Look for Jasmine Cain’s new album to launch in July 24, 2015! Special guest performances from: Gerry Finn of Killer Dwarfs, Jeff LaBar of Cinderella, Charlie Parra, and Ralph Saenz (Michael Starr) of Steel Panther.
For Information on all Jasmine Cain albums and a list of tour dates for 2015, please log on to http://www.jasminecain.com/
NEWS FROM THE BONNEVILLE 5-BALL RACING FRONT– No, the F.I.M. landspeed regulations are STILL not published. As a matter of fact I just sent an email to all those involved asking when. I would use the AMA regulations for your build as they basically mirror those of the F.I.M.
http://bonnevillespeedtrials.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/AMA-LSGC-SR-2015v13.pdf
You would need to follow and adhere to all the streamliner rules since your proposed machine will have the rider incased in a fuselage type of cockpit. Best of luck with your build, and please feel free to contact me any time with questions.
Also, I would appreciate photos as the build proceeds.
–Drew
gears55@frontier.com
THE OFFICIAL SHIRT OF THE TEXAS HANDBUILT MOTORCYCLE SHOW–
$27.00
Please note that American Apparel tees are cut slimmer than traditional t-shirts and fit closer to the body, so you may want to think about moving a size up if you like your tees to fit a little more loosely.
Represent the innovators and makers that work with their hands and grab one of these, the official shirt of The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, these black tees are an extra-soft tri-blend fabric. Soft and durable, you’ll look sharp in this tee for quite some time.
-Sizing is in men’s, but can be worn by the ladies as shown. Ladies tees are coming, but as you’ll see in the images, some ladies can rock a men’s tee with no problem!
A higher-quality alternative to traditional screen printing, our shirts are now printed using discharge ink, leaving you with an exceptionally soft, wearable tee. Discharge ink is a water-based solution that removes the dye in a shirt, allowing the new printing dyes to penetrate the fabric. This means no cracking, peeling, or bunching due to the multiple layers of prints required with a traditional screen printing process.
Discharge printing leaves bright, soft, pliable tees that will last longer and look better. Each shirt is even pre-washed to allow you to wear it right when you get it.
BIKERNET BUCKSHOT VIDEO OF THE WEEK– Potato guns? Bah! This is what I want. Now, I just need to figure out if these are homemade or can I buy it somewhere??
–Buckshot
ONE FOR THE BOOKS: 2016 Dallas Ultimate Builder Results– The 48 bikes that made the 2016 J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show were a varied lot representing just about every popular style of customs.
Baggers, cruisers, bobbers, choppers and café racers slotted into the show’s four custom categories including FreeStyle, MOD Harley, MOD Custom and MOD Retro.
The Ultimate Builder is a show within the International Motorcycle Show series. You will see enthusiasts from all over Texas stop in to take a look around.
Gerald Van Meter of B&B Cycles received a Bell Helmet for the People’s Choice award.
The SHO DOG award goes to the guy or gal that works the hardest representing their company. For Dallas, The Leatherworks’ Solo Bag was awarded to Mike Kordash as he was representing his company, MikesFrameWorks.com, and the work they do engraving and straightening antique frames.
The FreeStyle Class – FreeStyle is an open class for any build with a motorcycle based drive train. It includes any 2 or 3 wheel motorcycle as defined by the DMV.
Timothy Scates built a bike for his daughter Amy and named it Amy’s Twisted Bobber. The twisted down tube came from steel forged in the 1800’s. Tim hand built the handlebars, gas tank, frame and rear fender. The 74ci Harley engine runs split rocker boxes, SU Carb and magneto. Tim took home a check for $2,000 and an Anvil Ring from Speakeasy Original.
1 #175 – Timothy Scates – 2006 Custom named Amy’s Twisted Bobber
2 #800 – Southern Works Cycle, Richard Carey – 1942 Custom
MOD HARLEY Class – The MOD Harley class allows for motorcycles with Harley cases and a Harley frame cradle. Art Steel jumped up onstage for the 2nd time at the awards ceremony for his bike named Never Enough. The 2013 Road King features a C.M.P. Turbo, 32” 3D wheel and a power train coated in cerakote. The paint was provided by Steel Vision. Art received a check for $1,000.
1 #700 – All Star Baggers, Art Steele – 2012 Road King named Never Enough
2 #250 – MisFit Customs, Chris Eder – 2012 Road King named 17
MOD Custom Class – The MOD Custom class requires an OEM engine and frame. Neck may be cut to rake or stretch frame. Hard tail sections, stretched swing arms and wide tire kits are acceptable.
Carlos Sanchez of SLAB Cycles took the win with his Yamaha Roadster and features 26”inch wheel, custom springer and stainless bars.
Carlos built a super sanitary sled and took home a check for $750 for his effort.
1 # 600 – SLAB Cycles, Carlos Sanchez – Yamaha Raodster
2 # 500 – AJ Harris – 2013 Royal Enfield named The Wild Hare
MOD Retro Class – This class is for bikes older than 1984. It allows for any drivetrain and frame configuration. Sofi Tsingos rolled 4 bikes into the MOD Retro class and rolled out with 1st place and a $750 check for her 1977 Honda CB550 named Frank. She modified the rear seat loop with integrated tail light. The bike features a GSXR frontend, Benelli tank, GSXR calipers and nickel plated frame.
1 #975 – GT MOTO, Sofi Tsingos – 1977 Honda CB550 named Frank
2 #525 – Cut-N-Shoot Choppers, Ron Lee – 1972 Shovelhead named Vato
Jeff Holt, Brand Director of Hot Bike and Street Chopper Magazines provides two Editor’s Choice Awards. He could not be in attendance so we used a cardboard cut-out for the photo op. He selected Kyle Shorey of Speed Foundry for the Street Chopper and Art Steel of All Star Baggers received the Hot Bike award.
MOTORCYCLE THEFT STATISTICS– The National Insurance Crime Bureau has released its latest bike theft report, and while much of their annual report is predictable, such as most thefts occur in the summer, some statistics reveal some interesting nuggets of information:
Nationally, the NICB’s “2014 United States Theft and Recovery report for 2014 and 2015” is better than in 2013. There were 42,856 motorcycle thefts recorded in 2014 (17,757, or 41% of motorcycles were recovered) which is a 6% decrease from the year prior.
Considering motorcycle sales have increased 4% from 2013 (465,783) to 2014 (483,526), this is good news. The number of thefts decreased is a sign of steady decline in motorcycle thefts since 2011, with 8% fewer thefts in 2014 compared to three years prior.
The top three states for motorcycle theft last year were California (6,355), Florida (3,981), and Texas (3,274). The state with the fewest thefts was Wyoming, with a total of 23 last year.
There are 16 states that saw an increase in the number of motorcycle thefts in 2014 compared to 2013, with DC having the highest increase (54%). There are 35 states that saw a decrease in the number of motorcycle thefts in 2014 compared to 2013, with Wyoming having the highest decrease (-43%).
–BILL Bish
NCOM COAST TO COAST Legislative News
BIONIC MEN REVOLT— I recently had a hip replaced as do thousands of old bikers. So far, I’m doing well, but that’s not always the case. Here’s a report from former master designer from CCI, John Reed.
Hurt don’t it.
I had the bike etc. in the van ready to go down to the speed race at El Mirage December 13th. Two days before we left I was picking up some bricks, slipped in the mud and dislocated my hip. They took me to hospital and put it back in place, about four weeks later it dislocated again, but this time it was all fucked up and a piece of the plastic or whatever was stuck in the joint.
I went into surgery January 14th and they replaced it with a brand spanking shiny new one, I am just walking with a crutch for security, but I think I won’t be able to get backon a bike for about a week, if I can pull it out without Genny seeing me.
What about yours, is everything ok? Rumor has it that they found an old cast iron one for you.
cheers
–john
SCHUBERTH M1 voted “Motorcycle Helmet of the Year”– The independent U.S. website webBikeWorld.com has voted the SCHUBERTH M1 the 2015 “Motorcycle Helmet of the Year” in open-face helmet category.
WebBikeWorld annually awards the prize of “Motorcycle Product of the Year” in several categories. Now, they have bestowed the SCHUBERTH M1 with the 2015 “Motorcycle Helmet of the Year” award for open-faced helmets. WebBikeWorld writes: “Who would have thought that SCHUBERTH would ever make an open-face helmet? But the SCHUBERTH M1 is definitely something special. It’s the SCHUBERTH of open-face helmets.”
Besides these laurels for the brand, the SCHUBERTH M1 is called the highest-quality open-faced helmet available today. The “outstanding quality” of manufacture, paint and overall construction has convinced the testers just as much as its comfortable breathable, antibacterial and completely seamless liner. WebBikeWorld also make a point to mention the optical quality of the sun visor and the face shield, which offer an unlimited field-of-view as a genuine safety factor.
Furthermore, the testers were highly appreciative of the invisible pre-installed microphones and speakers. With the optional SRC-SystemTM, “in literally 5 seconds”, the customer gets “a beautifully integrated helmet intercom system“ that uses Bluetooth to let you communicate with your passenger and fellow riders, take calls on your smartphone, listen to music and receive GPS directions – and all that at a “surprisingly reasonable price“.
ISIS CUTS PAY— After ISIS announced that “because of the exceptional circumstances that the Islamic State is passing though,” including airstrikes on its oil facilities, it was cutting “the salaries of the mujahedeen in half.” Fighters will now be paid $200 a month.”
—The Week Magazine
INAUGURAL RALLIES OF THE WORLD SHOWCASE TO DEBUT DURING DAYTONA BIKE WEEK– First-of-its-Kind Motorcycle Rally Showcase Launch Features Industry Heavyweights
Rallies of the World, a showcase for motorcycle rallies and related businesses founded by Carrie Repp of R&R Promotions and Ken Conte of Rise Above Consulting, will hold its first event on March 7 and 8 during Daytona Bike Week’s 75th Anniversary rally.
The expo will set up in the middle of the action at Jesters Live (formerly known as The Pavilion), Daytona Bike Week’s premier, 35,000-foot entertainment complex located at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona.
“We’ve got a great line-up already, and we’re still accepting applicants,” says Carrie Repp founder of Rallies of the World “I have been working on this concept and brand for several years and am glad to see it come to fruition. This is a great opportunity for people in the motorcycle rally business to meet one another, network and promote their events and products to consumers and sponsors alike.”
Rallies of the World has captured the attention of some of the biggest names in the motorcycle rally world: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally(TM), Gettysburg Bike Week, Laconia Roadhouse, Bikes Blues and BBQ, and Big Mountain Run are just a few of the participants in the showcase.
The showcase will open to the public on Monday, March 7, at 11 a.m., and run through Tuesday, March 8. Participants receive tickets to the invitation-only Daytona Harley-Davidson Daytona Bike Week 75th Anniversary industry party on Monday night and a catered invitation only breakfast on Tuesday.
For more information, contact Carrie Repp at Carrie@RandRpromo.com or Ken Conte at ken@riseaboveconsulting.com.
Ken Conte
Rise Above Consulting
970.227.2588
1717 Deweese Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
COLORADO, Just 3 days left till the 2016 Expo!–
This year we’re pleased be working with Biker Down and are holding a charity auction to benefit this great organization.
The auction this year is much bigger than in year’s past, and we have some great Broncos items signed by Von Miller, John Elway, Peyton Manning & more!
There are also a ton of amazing items for bikers. You can see some of the items here.
We want to thank all of the great local companies who have donated items like Coors and Colorado Superior Roofing.
Be sure to like our Facebook Page and sign up on our Event page for special deals and up to date information! You can also to buy tickets Here, get info on becoming a swap meet vendor Here, and info on entering your bike in the show Here.
We’ve got:
(i) The Country’s Largest Indoor Motorcycle Swap Meet. Over 800 booths completely filling the main floor, the back room, all the hallways and the stadium level, just like last year’s show. We will be sold out this year, but for you vendors, there are still good spaces left if you hurry. Click here for more info on the swap meet or here if you want info on getting a booth.
(ii) Huge Antique & Custom Motorcycle Show with over 100 bikes. Come see amazing creations from some of the best in the business. Deadline for entry is Jan 27th. Click here for info and pictures from last years’ show or click here if you want info on entering your bike.
(iii) Live Music with Guild of Ages and The Grind 5280. These great Denver bands feature classic and southern rock. They will be playing Saturday and Sunday in the Stadium. Click here for more info.
(iv) Wet T- Shirt Contest. Back by popular demand, this will be going on Saturday afternoon in the stadium. Come see your friends and neighbors as you’ve never seen them before! Click here for more info and pics from last years’ event.
(v) On-site Tattooing & Piercings in the Stadium. The talented artists from Ink Fusion and Master Peace Tattoo will be down in the stadium with their mobile tattoo parlor set up, so make sure to stop by and get some new ink!
(vi) Charity Auction for Biker Down. This will be going on Saturday and we have already got some really cool and unique big ticket items. You can see some of the early items here: https://www.coloradomotorcycleexpo.com/biker-down-charity/ We will be putting up a page on the website in the next few weeks and will be giving out more info on Facebook as well.
(vii) Lots More. Exhibitions, Free Raffles, etc.
This is the social event of the season for the riding community, so don’t miss it!
For more information go to www.ColoradoMotorcycleExpo.com
Jeff & Angie Brown
Colorado Motorcycle Expo
950 Wadsworth Blvd.
Suite 306
Lakewood, CO 80214
Ph- 303-835-6967
www.ColoradoMotorcycleExpo.com
Info@ColoradoMotorcycleExpo.com
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WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT ACCUSED-– of wasting donation money.
A CBS News investigation into a charity for wounded veterans, the Wounded Warrior Project, looks into how the charity spends its donation money.
What caught our attention is how the Wounded Warrior Project spends donations compared to other long-respected charities.
For example, Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust spends 96 percent of its budget on vets. Fisher House devotes 91 percent. But according to public records reported by “Charity Navigator,” the Wounded Warrior Project spends 60 percent on vets.
Where is the money is going?
In its commercials, Wounded Warrior Project appeals to the American public’s generosity, and it works. In 2014 alone the group received more than $300 million in donations.
“Their mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors, but what the public doesn’t see is how they spend their money,” said Army Staff Sergeant Erick Millette.
Millette came home from Iraq in 2006 with a bronze star and a purple heart — along with a traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
Initially, he admired the charity’s work, and participated in its programs. He took a job as a public speaker with Wounded Warrior Project in 2013. But after two years, he quit.
“You’re using our injuries, our darkest days, our hardships, to make money. So you can have these big parties,” he told CBS News.
Millette said he witnessed lavish spending on staff.
“Let’s get a Mexican mariachi band in there, let’s get maracas made with [the] WWP logo, put them on every staff member’s desk. Let’s get it catered and have a big old party,” he described.
“Going to a nice fancy restaurant is not team building. Staying at a lavish hotel at the beach here in Jacksonville, and requiring staff that lives in the area to stay at the hotel is not team building,” Millette continued.
CBS News spoke to more than 40 former employees who described a charity where spending was out of control.
Two of those former employees were so fearful of retaliation they asked that their faces not to be shown on camera.
“It was extremely extravagant. Dinners and alcohol, and just total accessm” one employee explained. He continued, saying that for a charitable organization that’s serving veterans, the spending on resorts and alcohol is “what the military calls fraud waste and abuse.”
According to the charity’s tax forms, spending on conferences and meetings went from $1.7 million in 2010, to $26 million in 2014. That’s about the same amount the group spends on combat stress recovery — its top program.
Former employees say spending has skyrocketed since Steven Nardizzi took over as CEO in 2009. Many point to the 2014 annual meeting at a luxury resort in Colorado Springs as typical of his style.
“He rappelled down the side of a building at one of the all hands events. He’s come in on a Segway, he’s come in on a horse.”
About 500 staff members attended the four-day conference in Colorado. The price tag? About $3 million.
“Donors don’t want you to have a $2,500 bar tab. Donors don’t want you to fly every staff member once a year to some five-star resort and whoop it up and call it team building,” said Millette.
A Colorado Springs resort where a 2014 WWP conference was held
Wounded Warrior Project declined CBS News’ repeated interview requests for Nardizzi, but offered their Director of Alumni and a recipient of their services, Captain Ryan Kules.
Kules denied there was excessive spending on conferences.
“It’s the best use of donor dollars to ensure we are providing programs and services to our warriors and families at the highest quality.”
When asked why conferences were held at five-star resorts instead of cheaper options, Kules provided the same answer.
Capt. Ryan Kules, WWP Director of Alumni
CBS News
“Like I said, it’s to make sure we are aligned and can build as a team. Be able to be able to provide the best quality services.”
“WWP and those donor dollars trained me to speak and be a voice, and that’s exactly what I’m doing,” said Millette.
“I’m sorry, but I’ll be damned if you’re gonna take hard-working Americans’ money and drink it and waste it.”
Kules also told CBS News the charity did not spend $3 million on the Colorado conference, but he was not there and was unable to say what it did cost. He also denied that the charity spends money on alcohol or engages in any other kind of excessive spending.
Part two of this investigation will air on “CBS
— By Chip Reid, Jennifer Janisch CBS News
–from Rogue
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AND JACK DANIEL’S PARTNER ON ICONIC COLLECTOR’S- EDITION JACK DANIEL’S-BRANDED INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE by Brian Klock
Two legendary American brands join forces in handcrafting collectible masterpiece unveiled at Barrett-Jackson auction for the benefit of U.S. Military personnel and their families.
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Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced it has joined forces with the Jack Daniel Distillery to create a limited-run, collector’s-edition Jack Daniel’s-branded 2016 Indian® Chief® Vintage motorcycle.
The partnership brings together two of America’s most iconic brands who share a mutual commitment to independence, originality and American craftsmanship that dates back more than a century. The collaboration commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery, which was registered in 1866.
The 2016 Collector’s Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chief Vintage will be on display January 23-31 at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Auction. It will also make an appearance at a series of events throughout 2016, including Daytona Bike Week, taking place March 4-13.
Ultimately, this first-in-the-series display bike will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas, which takes place October 6-8. All monies raised from the charity auction will be donated to support “Operation Ride Home,” a partnership between the Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA that provides funding and travel assistance to help junior-enlisted military personnel spend time with their families during the holiday season.
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“This one-of-a-kind motorcycle is the perfect pairing of these two classic American brands, and while they look great together, we’ve inscribed this unique collector’s edition masterpiece with our ‘Bottles and Throttles Don’t Mix’ mantra to remind all our friends that drinking and riding are meant to be enjoyed separately,” said Dave Stang, Director of Events & Sponsorships for Jack Daniel’s. “We’d like to thank our friends at Indian Motorcycle for their help on this project and their support for Operation Ride Home.”
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The Collector’s Edition Jack Daniel’s Vintage will be produced in very limited quantities, taking the iconic Indian Chief Vintage platform to a whole new level with an array of genuine Indian Motorcycle accessories and custom accessories, as well as Jack Daniel’s-inspired custom paint and logos, badging, leather saddle and saddlebags.
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The bike’s fender is also inscribed with the names of the seven Master Distillers who have overseen the Jack Daniel’s distilling process over its 150-year history. Final customization work was designed and completed by Brian Klock and his inspired team at Klock Werks in Mitchell, S.D. Additional details on the production schedule and ordering process will be released during Daytona Bike Week.
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“It’s a pleasure to partner again with our friends at Jack Daniel’s on this project as a tribute to originality and American craftsmanship, and to do so for the benefit of our military personnel and their families,” said Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “Jack Daniel’s and Indian Motorcycle proudly support our troops, military families and our veterans and we are honored to join forces again in 2016.”
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For more information about Operation Ride Home, or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit: http:// www.jdoperationridehome.com
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75th Anniversary DAYTONA BIKE WEEK
Don’t miss daytona bike week
March 5-12, 2016
Kick off the riding season with Harley-Davidson, the Official Motorcycle Sponsor at the 75th annual Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida. Break free from the winter cold with plenty of sun, beaches – and of course some incredible bikes.
H-D at the Daytona International Speedway
W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona 32114
9am-5pm daily
2016 Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle Lineup
Free demos – 16 fully customized models and over 100 to choose from
Genuine Harley-Davidson® Parts & Accessories Display
H-D1™ Fit Shop
Willie G. and H.O.G® Commemorative Merchandise
MDA Women’s Ride, Tuesday, March 8th
H.O.G. rally point at the speedway
Join Alan, Thor, Bruce and other Harley-Davidson Staff members at the H.OG.® Rally Point, March 5-12. Pick up a cool pin, check out the Harley-Davidson Museum® racing display and the H.O.G.® Project Bike. Not a member of Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G.)? Learn more, quick.
H.O.G Pin Stop, March 5 – 12, 9:00am – 5:00pm in the H-D / H.O.G.® tent at the Daytona International Speedway
H.O.G. “75 for 75” giveaway daily, March 5th – 12th
H.O.G.® Rally Rendezvous at Full Moon Saloon on Main Street. Sunday, March 6th and Thursday, March 10th; 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week with fellow H.O.G.® members. Open to members and one guest with valid H.O.G.® membership card. Each attendee will receive 2 drink coupons and 1 food coupon. Capacity limited.
Schedule Highlights
Grand Opening – Monday, March 7th at the Bandshell. 70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Join H-D and all of the other major sponsors of Daytona Bike Week as we kick-off the activities for the week!
Come kick off Bike Week with Harley-Davidson at Dirty Harry’s on Monday, March 7th at 7:00pm. 705 Main St, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Join the band “Hairball” and watch them crank up an amazing tribute to arena rock.
Editor’s Choice by Cycle Source Magazine, H-D Bike Show sponsored by many publications including Bikernet.com, Wednesday, March 9th at Broken Spoke. 1151 North US Highway 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Registration starts at 8:00am. Judging begins at Noon. Awards at 4:00pm.
Come back to this page for regular updates. In the meantime, use the links above to get ready for bike week.
LEGAL ALERT– A Great Victory for our Community
We received the following message from Chief Justice Judge Nash concerning motorcycle vest in District Courthouse, “Please be informed that the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department will NOT be requiring members of your organization to turn their vests inside out upon entry into the Second Judicial District Courthouse and its’ Courtrooms in the future.”
The NMMRO and the NNMCOC sent Judge Nash a letter regarding an issue in which Bernalillo Sheriff Officers were asking the Guardians of the Children to remove their vest and turn their them inside out so none of the patches on their vest were visible. These vest and patches are what identify them to the abused children who they are there to support in court under difficult circumstance as these children have to face their perpetrators or have to sometimes testify.
Her message “said members of your organization” this is why it is so important we as motorcyclist join and support the NMMRO, an organization who stands and fights for your rights, freedoms and liberties. Thank you to Judge Nash for doing the right thing as we believe our 1st Amendment was being violated.
We must also remember that we must be respectful at all times in our courthouse, we must be on our best behavior so that we may continue to wear our patches and motorcycle related attire in the courthouse. I want to thank the Guardians of the Children for bringing this to our attention. Thank you to Double D from The Motorcycle Profiling Project and Attorney Dan Sorey for their support and advise in addressing this issue.
While we can all benefit from this victory it is the abused children from our community who will benefit most, as now members of motorcycle community can continue to support and accompany them in court. Your voices were heard as we united in support.
–Annette Torrez
New Mexico MRF Rep
NMMRO Chair.
THE BIKERNET JOKE LIBRARY IS ALWAYS OPEN–
If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. Nonsense! If you have a gun, what do you have to be paranoid about?
The most important rule in a gunfight is: Always Win – there is no such thing as a fair fight, cheat if necessary.
A man and his wife were awakened at 3:00 am by a loud pounding on the door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking for a push. “Not a chance,” says the husband, “it is 3:00 in the morning!”
He slams the door and returns to bed.
“Who was that?” asked his wife. “Just some drunk guy asking for a push,” he answers.
“Did you help him?” she asks.
“No, I did not, it is 3:00 in the morning and it is pouring rain out there! “
“Well, you have a short memory,” says his wife. “Can’t you remember about three months ago when we broke down, and those two guys helped us? I think you should help him, and you should be ashamed of yourself! God loves drunk people too!”
The man does as he is told, gets dressed, and goes out into the pounding
rain. He calls out into the dark, “Hello, are you still there? “
“Yes,” comes back the answer.
“Do you still need a push?” calls out the husband.
“Yes, please!” comes the reply from the dark.
“Where are you?” asks the husband. “Over here on the swing set,” replied the drunk.
–Jerry and Rogue
Pegasus Fuel Injection and Ignition System Install
I have a 1948 FL Panhead. Is this will be good fit for my Panhead?
— Marcus
worksoutsihyun@gmail.com
Oceanside, CA
The 1948 was the first year of the Panhead. It’s a classic. Don’t mess with it.
But here’s what Mil Blair from Pegasus had to say:
Needs to be an electric start. Also needs a S&S distributor and a S&S intake manifold.
ANOTHER FEATURE BIKE HEADED TO BIKERNET— We ran into this cool ride at the ER show by Johnny Branch, from Branch Engineering. We hooked him up with Peter Linney.
Don’t miss the next Easyriders show.
–Bandit
WILD IN THE STREET— I’ve read a couple reports on H-D stock and how it’s slipped. I get a kick out of the naysayers. As we’ve all seen over the last decade, the fluctuation in the world economy is never ending.
I find stock prices to be an indication of nothing. They fluctuate when the tide is up in the Indian Ocean. They drop when the French fart.
Harley is big and one of the strongest brands in this country. They have the brightest minds at their fingertips. I’m an Indian and Victory fan, but it doesn’t mean either brand will storm over H-D in the next ten years. Hopefully they will all grow, flourish, and we will ride free forever.
More than stock prices, we need to work on the Freedom aspect for the benefit of business and our spirits.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
