Hey,
What the hell? This is going to be another wild one. I made a pac with myself, that the Thursday News would be no more than 10,000 words, and the Sunday Post 5,000. You know how I am about stringent rules—fuck ‘em. Plus, either the economy is improving, or it’s riding season, and the news has expanded significantly, like extra rain on weeds. The news has doubled over the last couple of weeks and it’s spilling into the Sunday Post.
So, what’s a poor, over-worked boy to do? First, panic, and then get a grip, I suppose.
Let’s dive right into the news and see what happens, when the whiskey runs dry, the girls leave, and I’m listening to the blues. Time to go for a ride.
This Sunday Post is sponsored in part by Bikerpics.org, thanK our lucky flat black stars.
Just in case anyone cares to catch it. It is supposed to re-air later in the series which is slated for Friday evenings following Piers Morgan for 10 weeks beginning next Friday.
–Gard Hollinger
Arch Motorcycle Company, LLC
12824 Cerise Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-2724 Tel
(310) 675-2723 Fax
Basically, they’re happy in every country that is not Muslim and unhappy in every country that is! AND WHO DO THEY BLAME Not Islam. Not their leadership. Not themselves. THEY BLAME THE COUNTRIES THEY ARE HAPPY IN! AND THEN; They want to change those countries to be like…. THE COUNTRY THEY CAME FROM WHERE THEY WERE UNHAPPY!
Excuse me, but I can’t help wondering…? How damn dumb can you get?
–Sarge
“LA ROSA” DESIGN SOLO BAGS FROM PAUGHCO–Paughco’s “LaRosa” design SOLO SADDLEBAGS make a slick and functional addition to just abut any real world scooter. As classy in appearance as they are functional the Paughco bags are hand cut and stitched from the finest heavyweight leather.
Designed for mounting to the left side frame rails on both rigid and softail machines they are fit with rugged strap and buckle closures and measure 10” W x 7”-14” T x 4” D.
Paughco retails their rugged SOLO SADDLEBAGS for just $173.95. Call Paughco direct at 775-246-5738 or catch them on the Web at www.paughco.com
A guy broke into my apartment last week.
He didn’t take my TV, just the remote.
Now he drives by and changes the channels.
Sick Bastard!!
Just got scammed out of $25. Bought Tiger Woods DVD entitled “My Favourite 18 Holes”. Turns out it’s about golf.
Absolute waste of money! Pass this on so others don’t get scammed.
Best Regards,
Charlie Sheen
Before sex, you help each other get naked. After sex, you only dress yourself.
The Moral of the story:
In life, no one helps you once you’ve been f@#ked.
The meaning of life in 13 words……
“Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the f@*k happened”
–from Rik Savenko
Six Basic Rules For Good Health–
1 .F***ing once a week is good for your health, every day is even better.
2. F***ing gives proper relaxation for your mind & body.
3. F***ing refreshes you.
4. After F***ing don’t eat too much … Go for more liquids.
5. F***ing can even reduce your cholesterol level !!!
SO … REMEMBER …
6. FISHING is good for your health and soul …
And may the Good Lord cleanse your Filthy Mind !!!
now folks……..you didn’t really think I would send something indecent …..DID YOU???
–from Rogue
THIS JUST IN, New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
November 2011 Interview with Billy Lane
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10250
Billy lane is my number one bike builder. I think when billy gets out the bike world is going to be better then over I love this article.
–Scott
scttterrell@gmail.com
Cleveland, TN
A Poem – by Willie Nelson
My nookie days are over, My pilot light is out.
What used to be my pride and joy, Is now my water spout.
Time was when, on its own accord, From my trousers it would spring.
But now I’ve got a full time job, To find the friggin thing.
It used to be embarrassing, The way it would behave.
For every single morning, It would stand and watch me shave.
Now as old age approaches, It sure gives me the blues.
To see it hang its little head, And watch me tie my shoes!
–from Bob Bitchin
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON A MOTORCYCLE–
Riding a motorcycle every day might actually keep your brain functioning at peak condition, or so says a study conducted by the University of Tokyo. The study demonstrated that riders between the age of 40 and 50 were shown to improve their levels of cognitive functioning, compared to a control group, after riding their motorcycles daily to their workplace for a mere two months.
Scientists believe that the extra concentration needed to successfully operate a motorcycle can contribute to higher general levels of brain function, and it’s that increase in activity that’s surely a contributing factor to the appeal of the motorcycles as transportation. It’s the way a ride on a bike turns the simplest journey into a challenge to the senses that sets the motorcyclist apart from the everyday commuter. While the typical car-owning motorist is just transporting him or her self from point A to point B, the motorcyclist is actually transported into an entirely different state of consciousness .
Riding a motorcycle is all about entrance into an exclusive club where the journey actually is the destination.
Dr Ryuta Kawashima, author of Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain, reported the outcome of his study of “The relationship between motorcycle riding and the human mind.”
Kawashima’s experiments involved current riders who currently rode motorcycles on a regular basis (the average age of the riders was 45) and ex-riders who once rode regularly but had not taken a ride for 10 years or more. Kawashima asked the participants to ride on courses in different conditions while he recorded their brain activities. The eight courses included a series of curves, poor road conditions, steep hills, hair-pin turns and a variety of other challenges.
What did he find? After an analysis of the data, Kawashima found that the current riders and ex-riders used their brain in radically different ways. When the current riders rode motorcycles, specific segments of their brains (the right hemisphere of the prefrontal lobe) was activated and riders demonstrated a higher level of concentration.
His next experiment was a test of how making a habit of riding a motorcycle affects the brain.
Trial subjects were otherwise healthy people who had not ridden for 10 years or more. Over the course of a couple of months, those riders used a motorcycle for their daily commute and in other everyday situations while Dr Kawashima and his team studied how their brains and mental health changed.
The upshot was that the use of motorcycles in everyday life improved cognitive faculties, particularly those that relate to memory and spatial reasoning capacity. An added benefit? Participants revealed on questionnaires they filled out at the end of the study that their stress levels had been reduced and their mental state changed for the better.
So why motorcycles? Shouldn’t driving a car should have the same effect as riding a motorcycle?
“There were many studies done on driving cars in the past,” Kawashima said. “A car is a comfortable machine which does not activate our brains. It only happens when going across a railway crossing or when a person jumps in front of us. By using motorcycles more in our life, we can have positive effects on our brains and minds”.
–from Rogue
READER NEWS FLASH, New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
POST-MEMORIAL DAY THURSDAY NEWS FOR MAY 30, 2013
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11075
In response to Dr. Weil’s article on arthritis pain. If people go gluten free, it also either eliminates or greatly decreases pain from arthritis.
I started three weeks ago, and have not had to take any form of medication to relieve pain. I still feel it from time to time, but not enough to require anything. Hardest part was finding gluten free beer. After that it was easy.
–Ray Sick
pethavn@wavecable.com
Equim, WA
I asked Ray where he found gluten-free beer. Give us the brand.–Bandit
Paul Aiken, managing member of Aeromach USA, LLC announced today that the company has agreed to be a sponsor of motorcycle racer Valerie Thompson’s Bonneville land speed record attempt–“I’ve been around drag racing all my life and the need for speed is something I understand”, Aiken stated. “When I saw Valerie’s request for support I immediately thought we’d do what we could and step up to her “major sponsor” level to gain some exposure for our Highway Hawk line of motorcycle products. I look forward to seeing Valerie make some runs in Bonneville and hope that she has a fast and safe outing”, Aiken concluded.
“All of us at VTR are excited to be partnering with Aeromach this year for our record attempts. As a long time motorcycle enthusiast and racer, I’ve been an Aeromach fan for years. They really know how to make a bike look good while making a more comfortable ride with their high quality products. I appreciate Paul’s confidence in my attempt to set new land speed racing records,” said Thompson.
For details, visit www.ValerieThompsonRacing.com
–Sarge
SPECIAL DEAL FOR CANTINA MEMBERS FROM THE DIGITAL DAWG–
Ok, here the info on the offer for your readers you and I spoke about Tuesday.
This one is a Serious Real Deal! I took our #1 selling Keyless product for motorcycles ( The DGD-KIM ) same as on your bike, and marked it down over ½ price just for your readers:
$459.00 regularly, now $264.
This ought to make your readers very happy and get a strong response. Never have done an offer this low before but let’s see what happens, If you run this throughout the month and the response is strong this will give you and I an idea of how a store might do on your site.
This system can be added to ANY bike and for this sale its all the same price.
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–Bruce McKinley “Lead Dawg”
Digital Guard Dawg Inc.
705 East Bidwell St. Suite 2-325 I Folsom, CA I 95630
916-837-1417 Cell
916-337-1040 Office
bruce@digitalguarddawg.com
www.digitalguarddawg.com
BORN FREE COMING UP–The Born-Free Show is about the love of old motorcycles and like minded individuals having a good time together and enjoying these bikes of the past. It is also a family event, young and old a-like are welcome to come out and enjoy the show.
This show is meant to unite people from all walks of life by bringing the passion that we all have of these old machines together for one special day. If you come out to the event please be prepared to have a great time, see some vintage bikes..lots of vintage bikes in a peaceful friendly family environment.
The event site and local law enforcement have a (( no Patch or Colors )) policy that we must abide by. We respect everyone’s right live & do as they choose so we must respect the event site’s policy as well. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to seeing everyone June 29 2013 @ Born-Free 5.
Oak Canyon Ranch is located 5305 Santiago Canyon Rd. Silverado Ca.92676 ( Just South of Irvine Lake ).
Show hours are 10 am to 5 pm June 29, 2013
Admission is FREE
No Pets
As far as entering you bikes all you have to do is ride ‘em in. Registration is voluntary at the show. Bring your camera and lots of film!
Thanks!!!
-Grant Peterson
For Show Information Contact
Mike Davis at mike@bornfreeshow.com
Grant Peterson at grant@bornfreeshow.com
NEWS FLASH BIKERNET READER CORRECTION–RETRO AND VINTAGE THURSDAY NEWS FOR JUNE 6, 2013
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11081
In regards to “NEW ORDINANCE IN TEXAS– ” see this:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/immigration/dallas.asp
Although Dallas may impound vehicles of drivers who fail to provide proof on insurance, the rest of the story is misleading.
We need the whole truth and facts. A little bit of searching on the Internet goes a long way.
–Will
wilscarlet+bnb@gmail.com
Hammonton, NJ
LATEST DAVID UHL OIL PAINTING FOR THE POPE–We leave for Rome on monday, should be wonderful to be surrounded by so much art. I will be presenting this piece to Pope Francis on Wednesday with several senior Vatican officials.
How these things happen mystifies me. Hope you are all well!
–David Uhl
NMA E-Newsletter #230: Latest SCOTUS Decision Has Profound Implications for Drivers–
The U.S. Supreme Court seems to be taking a schizophrenic view of the Fourth Amendment lately. For the record, here’s the Fourth Amendment in its entirety:? ?The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
About half the states and the federal government have laws allowing DNA collection from individuals upon arrest for certain offenses. Some states collect DNA for all felony arrests while others only do so for those arrested for serious or violent felonies. The DNA information from all of these efforts ends up in a national database where it is ostensibly available to help solve future crimes.
Civil rights groups object to such practices saying they violate Fourth Amendment protections against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” Supporters argue that DNA extraction is no different than lifting a fingerprint or taking a mug shot: an accepted routine even for those not convicted of a crime, used to establish identity.
But civil libertarians rightfully point out that DNA sampling can be used for much more than identity purposes and is far more intrusive than fingerprinting or photographing. They also argue that the King ruling will pave the way for widespread, intrusive, warrantless searches of the general public.
John Whitehead, founder and president of the Rutherford Institute, provides a stark and alarming assessment of Maryland vs. King: “Any American who thinks they’re safe from the threat of DNA sampling, blood draws, and roadside strip … searches simply because they’ve ‘done nothing wrong,’ needs to wake up to the new reality in which we’re now living.”
Note the reference to roadside searches. Whitehead calls out the potential impact on motorists again in this radio interview, in which he states that people will be subjected to DNA sampling in their vehicles. It’s already happened. In 2008, Florida police, looking for a serial killer, made headlines after taking DNA from “persons of interest” during traffic stops.
The answer is simple: A government that can violate your bodily integrity without cause can do anything it wants to you. Motorists’ rights are already routinely violated in myriad ways; it’s not a huge leap to think that drivers will be among the first targeted for more intrusive and illegal searches.
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT
BUB Speed Trials in 70 days and all of the pieces are connecting like we have a plan? Your 5-Ball Racing Teams, Raycer, 124 inch, Twin Cam, Series 66 Aerocharger Turbo, is on the floor at the Race Tech Suspension facilities in Corona, CA. for the latest in suspension. We’ll delve into the secrets of the Suspension Masters and report our findings.
GOLD VALVE KITS
Gold Valves are Race Tech’s Custom Valving Kits. They are designed to break through the limitations of stock piston designs. Research has shown that the stock piston ports induce unnecessary harshness. Gold Valves are designed to reduce piston restriction so harshness is dramatically reduced. This also allows the valving stack to be personally tailored to the individual rider. Tests have proven that bottoming resistance is actually increased as the harshness is decreased. Traction is also improved.
The key is a careful combination of the Gold Valve itself and the valving stack. Custom setups are computer calculated with the Digital Valving Search (DVS) on this website. Developed and refined for over 18 years, this system calculates the proper setup for the individual rider including spring rates and clicker settings from over 300,000 possible combinations.
Gold Valve Kits are designed to be installed by competent individuals and suspension tuners. A few specialized tools are required. We can help you with choosing the required tools. If you are doing the installation yourself and you get stuck we have free technical support available 951.279.6655 x109.
For ALL applications including Motocross, Offroad, Trial, Hillclimb, Supermoto, Street, Road Race, Drag Racing, and many other applications.
racetech.com
While were on the suspension subject, sprung and unsprung weight are key words in the mix.
In a vehicle with a suspension, such as an automobile, motorcycle or a tank, sprung mass (or sprung weight) is the portion of the vehicle’s total mass that is supported above the suspension, including in most applications approximately half of the weight of the suspension itself. The sprung weight typically includes the body, frame, the internal components, passengers, and cargo, but does not include the mass of the components suspended below the suspension components (including the wheels, wheel bearings, brake rotors, calipers, and/or Continuous tracks (Also called caterpillar tracks), if any), which are part of the vehicle’s unsprung weight.
The larger the ratio of sprung weight to unsprung weight, the less the body and vehicle occupants are affected by bumps, dips, and other surface imperfections such as small bridges. However, a large sprung weight to unsprung weight ratio can also be deleterious to vehicle control.
Since we’re building a street legal/landspeed hot rod, brakes are a major part of the plan. Wheel weight or lack of is extremely important. Our Busa Gen 2 wheels weigh in at 18 on the front and 31 on the rear with tires, extremely strong and proven at speeds on and off of the race track.
Aerodynamics and traction, not much else matters other than horsepower and torque.
Eric Bennett at Bennetts Performance is dyno testing his ride on Monday and the Bikernet Racing and Performance crew will be on hand. You’ll see a report on Thursday.
Thanks….With one helleva lot of help from my family and Industry friends….Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
We’re on track for a stellar year on the street and on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
The Welder, 2 out 3 Ex-Wives, My 3 Sons, Aerocharger, All Balls Racing, Kent Rich, Dutch and the Crew@Air Tech Streamlining, Arai Helmets, Keith Ball and the Crew@Bikernet, Bikers Choice, Brad Beach@Beach Racing, Dr. Willie Lanham, Long Beach, Ca., Cometic Gaskets, Dan Thayer@vtwinfuelinjection, Allen Alvarez@Daytona Twin Tech, ERC Race Gas, George The Wild Brush, ET Krankvents (Thanks Ted Shrode, Ph.D—- R. I. P.), Fisher Harmonic Damper, Dan Stern@House of Thunder H-D, Horsepower Inc., Ron Williams, Jeff, Kevin@Hardtailz, Randy Torgeson, Michelle and the Crew@Hyperformance, Jim’s Machine USA, K&N Air Cleaner, Paul Kittrell@Lyndall Racing Brakes, Marc Susman@Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Juan, Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Ray Whitehead@Pegasus, Pingel, Walt, Pro Charger, Jim @Sharp Eye Transmission, Reggie and Crew@R&R Cycle, Ben Kudon@Rivera Primo, Matthew Wiley@Race Tech Suspension, Rick Tedder@ R/T Performance, Schnitz Racing, Mr. McCahill@Spyke, S&S Cycle, Matthew Negherbon@Thunder Motorcycles in San Jose, Guy Caputo@Tiger Racing, Steve The Turbo Doc, Tsubaki Chains, Vanderbeck Race Cars, Vanson Leathers, World Wide Bearings, Duncan Keller, Yankee Engineuity in San Jose, Ca..
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
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BIKERNET UNIVERSITY WEEKEND SUNDAY WICKED WORD–wonk wongk, noun:
“This is a guy who has been a policy wonk for his adult life, not only interested in what’s going on but really keeping up with it—and he’s smart as hell.”
…Nick…found himself…running up the staris of the Capitol in pursuit of the senator’s chief aide, a gangly wonk in glasses…
The origin of wonk, a word that entered English as US slang in the 1960s, is unknown, though it might be a shortening of the UK slang wonky
BIKERNET SURVIVAL LESSONS–An old Doberman starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he’s lost. Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch.
The old Dobermann thinks, “Oh, oh! I’m in deep shit now!”
Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the panther is about to leap, the old Dobermann exclaims loudly,
“Boy, that was one delicious panther! I wonder, if there are any more around here?”
Hearing this, the young panther halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees.
“Whew!,” says the panther, “That was close! That old Dobermann nearly had me!”
Meanwhile, a squirrel who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the panther. So, off he goes.
The squirrel soon catches up with the panther, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the panther.
The young panther is furious at being made a fool of and says, “Here, squirrel, hop on my back and see what’s going to happen to that conniving canine!”
Now, the old Dobermann sees the panther coming with the squirrel on his back and thinks, “What am I going to do now?,” but instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn’t seen them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old Dobermann says …….
“Where’s that squirrel? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another panther!”
–from Jim Waggaman
BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING OFFICE WEEKEND HOURS–The wife’s back on the warpath again. She was up for making a sex movie last night, and all I did was suggest we should hold auditions for her part.
I’ve accidentally swallowed some Scrabble tiles. My next crap could spell disaster.
My sister-in-law sat on my glasses and broke them. It was my own fault. I should have taken them off.
–from Jim Waggaman
HOT New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
The Conspiracy Gang Comes to Bikernet
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=237
Sure hope the ride was worth it. TWO face doesn’t seem becoming on you.
–Gina
ginasdoxies@yahoo.com
Pinckney, KY
BIKERNET CERTIFIED PHILOSOPHER SPEAKS ON OUR THOUGHTS AND HOW TO CONTROL THEM–We must say that all thought is creative, according to the nature, impulse, emotion, or conviction behind the thought. Thought creates a mold in the Subjective, in which the idea is accepted and poured, and sets power in motion in accordance with the thought. –Ernest Holmes
I believe there is an Infinite Law of cause and effect. Behind every manifestation is a thought. This Law is impersonal and will manifest what we truly focus our thought on good or bad. A few years ago the movie and book came out called The Secret, it focused on the Law of Attraction. Simply we attract in our Lives what we most think about. One of the reasons I do these morning writings is to get rid of my stinkin’ thinkin’ and replace it with thoughts of how I want to Live my Life.
Every day we are faced with all the challenges and obstacles which try to take us off the course we want to be on. It is up to us to cleanse our Minds and focus on what we want.
I Love the Law for it is up to me, I also don’t like the Law because it is up to me. Have you had a problem that you couldn’t get off your Mind and it only got worse. Of course it would because that is where your focus was. On other hand have you ever had things go right and things just kept getting better, get my point?
My belief that Spirit allows us to choose the Life we want good or bad, It supports what we believe through the Law. Like it or not this is the way it works, think about it.
And So It is
Namaste’
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results. –Willie Nelson
–Yale
Yale Custom Cycles
403-453-1999
2003 11 ST SE
Calgary AB
T2G 3G6
MOTORCYCLING HISTORY–
CHINO, CA (JUNE 7, 2013) – The life of a factory motocross mechanic is not an easy one. Factory motocross bikes are worth well over a hundred thousand dollars and require the upmost in care and maintenance. Follow Lee McCollum and Rene Zapata as they tear down and rebuild James Stewart’s Factory Yoshimura Suzuki RM-Z450 . . .
Check out the PC version of “On Every Sunday” at
http://youtu.be/ngJLKnhtqWU
Check out the mobile device version of “On Every Sunday” at
http://youtu.be/KNV-7NsxaTc
About Yoshimura R&D of America: Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com.
SUNDAY GUN NUT ALERT–Anti-Gun Researchers Saddling Up to Ride Again
With the racetrack dust having barely settled after this year’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, and with the final leg of the Triple Crown–the Belmont Stakes–scheduled for this weekend, we can’t help but marvel at the incredible ability of a horse, with 120 pounds on its back, to sustain better than a 35 mph pace over up to 1½ miles, often topping 40 mph in the home stretch.
But no matter how big an appetite the world’s fastest three-year-old Thoroughbreds work up during “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” they haven’t got a thing on gun control supporters in the public health field, when it comes to jockeying for position at the feeding trough.
That’s because the feeding trough the gun control supporters are galloping toward isn’t one that’s filled with oats; it’s one that President Obama wants filled with your tax dollars. In January, Obama issued a memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a new “gun violence” research agenda “to improve knowledge of the causes of gun violence, the interventions that prevent gun violence, and strategies to minimize the public health burden of gun violence,” and asked Congress to fund the research to the tune of $10 million.
In April, anti-gun public health researchers who spent millions conducting junk science gun control advocacy research in the 1990s, until Congress prohibited the use of federal funds for that purpose, assembled in Washington, D.C. The forum was a panel convened by the Institute of Medicine, on behalf of the CDC, to develop an agenda for gun-related issues the CDC would like to “study” on the taxpayers’ dime.
This week, the researchers–including many of the same people who performed the research in the 1990s–made the resulting agenda public. And what an agenda it is, consisting of a whopping 14 “priorities” and more than 50 subordinate topics, including collecting data about gun ownership, acquisition, and use; issues related to prohibiting private firearm sales; issues related to mandatory storage requirements; and the potential for mandating that guns possess “smart gun” technology–though, to its credit, the agenda recognizes that many gun owners would disable “smart” technology in the interest of improving their firearms’ reliability. (Also to the panel’s credit, the report recognizes that defensive gun uses are common and worthy of further study, as urged by an NRA representative at the meeting.)
How $10 million would cover the vast amount of research proposed remains to be seen. Daniel Webster of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, one of the most prolific anti-gun researchers in the public health field over the last decade, lamented to the New York Times, “given that we are in very lean budget times, the CDC will be faced with difficult decisions about setting priorities.”
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WARNING: AVOID USE OF THIS WORD OR IT WILL COST YOU…trousseau TROO-soh, troo-SOH, noun:
…Zhang Yonghong had started to put aside half the money she normally spent on clothes for her trousseau. Although her boyfriends came and went like fleeting clouds, her trousseau grew with the passing months and years as steadily as if vows of everlasting love had been exchanged.
Isn’t there need of it for the dresses which they are sending to you, and for the trousseau which I am giving? And a suitable trousseau to go with the dowry of two hundred thousand francs, will cost fifteen thousand.
Trousseau entered English from the Old French trousse meaning “bundle.” In the 1200s it was used to describe a bundle of keys, and it was not until the 1800s that it came to mean the clothes and linens of a bride.
NASH CHAIN TENSIONER–Nash Chain Tensioner– If you have been a fan of Nash then you have seen the chain tensioners on a few of our bikes.
We have been using this design for years. So now by popular demand we are selling them for you to to customize your bike with. Made from 1.4″ mild steel, stainless hardware, original nash skate wheels/bearings and bearing spacers.
These are weld on application only. They have a 2″ adjustment, you can mount them anywhere, either used for the rear chain or belt, or used for the primary chain or belt. Feel free to call if you have any questions.
–NMC
http://www.nmc.tru3.net/store/#!/~/product/category=675567&id=7358033
AMD INVITATIONAL CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 110th CELEBRATION
75% COMPLETE!–The AMD Invitational Custom Bike Show, which is held on Thursday, August 29, 2013 and runs through Sunday night on September 1, 2013, will be closing soon as we are 75% complete.
AWARDS – We are awarding over $30,000 in cash and prizes. The FreeStyle class winner secures a bid to the AMD World Championship in Essen, Germany in 2014. The Modified Harley winner takes possession of a Screamin’ Eagle 120R High-Performance engine.
REGISTRATION – This is how the process works. Registration is located at http://custombikeshows.com/harleydavidson/. Register by making a $250 payment. After you register we will follow up with you within 2 weeks to confirm your participation.
CLASSES – The available classes include:
• FreeStyle
• RADICAL Bagger
• MOD Harley
• Retro MOD
BIGGEST HARLEY EVENT – The 110th Anniversary is the biggest in the motor company’s history and we feel honored that the Harley-Davidson Museum has relied on AMD and Biker Pros to deliver a world class competition that honors their celebration. Load-in kicks off on Wednesday August 28th and wraps up on Sunday, September 1st.
S&S CYCLE INVITES YOU TO THEIR ANNIVERSARY–Come to the S&S 55th Anniversary Celebration featuring Foghat and The Outlaws in La Crosse, Wisconsin the weekend of June 21 – 22
Where: La Crosse Oktoberfest Grounds
Oktoberfest Strasse La Crosse, WI
When: Friday, June 21 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight, and Sunday, June 22 from 11:00 a.m. to Midnight.
During the S&S 55th anniversary celebration, come and experience our newly remodeled S&S museum in Viola, WI.
The museum layout was designed to be a path through time, so that a walk through tells the story of S&S Cycle from the 1940’s to the present day. Historically significant motorcycles, machines, trophies, and memorabilia, along with familiar and never seen before photographs, give the visitor a sense of the hard work, perseverance, and innovation that made S&S what it is today.
The new S&S museum will be open for tours on Saturday, June 22 during the S&S 55th anniversary celebration, and can be viewed by appointment during business hours nearly anytime during the year. S&S asks that if your group is interested in a museum visit and/or plant tour that you contact Dana Durst at S&S (608-627-0701 or ddurst@sscycle.com) to make arrangements.
Legends and Heroes of Motocross Tour to Honor Denny Swartz–Renowned racer Denny Swartz to be recognized at the High Point National Saturday June 8.
This weekend, as the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series lands at High Point Raceway in Pennsylvania, The Legends and Heroes Tour will honor a racer native to the region – Ohio’s Denny Swartz. Denny will be honored with the Legends and Heroes award during opening ceremonies. Be sure to stop by the entrance of the Pro pits at 3:30 on Saturday for a meet and greet autograph signing.
Denny began racing motocross in 1971, entering the professional ranks in 1974. In 1975 and 1976 Denny raced the 125 nationals before spending the following four years on a Maico in the 250 and 500 classes in the Supercross and Outdoor series. With 1980 being his most successful, Denny landed himself in the top ten multiple times during these years. Throughout his glorious year of 1980, Denny stood at 3rd overall on the podium in High Point, and the very next week captured first overall in the 500cc class at the Red Bud National.
As the last racer to give Maico a professional motocross win, “Denny is so often described as a humble guy that has helped so many racers over the years. A motocross legend in the North East” Alex Moroz and Mike Owens, managing partners of the Legends and Heroes tour state. “As a Maico factory rider, Denny was a consistent top ten finisher and placed on the podium with the likes of Hannah, Tony D, and other great champs of his time.”
Don’t forget to stop by the Legends and Heroes of Motocross Tour rig to meet Denny and get your hands on an autograph; he will be available during half time at the entrance of the Pro pits.
Photo: Denny Swartz
“The dedication and passion of the sport has brought the Legends and Heroes of Motocross Tour to the next level of sharing this legacy, the history of the machines and men and women of motocross.
BAMMER RACING AFTER H-D POINTS—
by Kelcie Edwards
Nutley, NJ: Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing are GOING to Cordova Dragway, for the Matco Tool Summer Showdown presented by Clinton Harley-Davidson.
Crew chief, Michael Hopkins said, “After racing at Norwalk and making the quick 8, we feel fortified and kind of re-energized. The Bammer Racing program is really focused on earning NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series points. Although our travel budget and work schedules might not allow us to go too far west, we hope to make a good showing at Cordova June 21-23 and New England Dragway in July.”
Bammer Race Team consists of
Drums Brancaccio
Crew Chief: Michael Hopkins
Dickie Roberts
Joe Wysocki
Richard Murray
Sponsors for 2013 include:
Central Metal Fabricators www.centralmetalfab.com
Anthony Augliera, Inc www.augliera.com
Richard Murray
Keith’s Custom Seats www.keithscustomseats.com
World Wide Bearings www.worldwidebearings.com
Capone Landscape www.caponeracing.com
Vanson Leathers www.vansonleathers.com
Tattooville Tattoo www.tattooville.com
Autolite www.autolite.com
Chris DiMaggio Property Services
Starlight Tattoo www.starlighttattoo.com
drumsonnitro@aol.com
phone 973 667 8504
website. www.bammerracing.com
LAT GEAR OIL FIGHTS HEAT, FRICTION AND LOAD SHOCK–LAT’s unique 75w140w gear lubricant is blended specifically for use in American V-Twin transmissions. This hi-tech lubricant provides maximum protection under extreme loads and high temperatures encountered by High Performance street machines and Baggers alike. LAT gear oil provides superior shock load and wear protection while enhancing smoother more precise shifting.
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THIS JUST IN FROM THE SKILLED MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION–
The Skilled Motorcyclist Association-Responsible, Trained and
Educated Riders, Inc. (SMARTER at www.smarter-usa.org
because we want to ensure that you are aware of the full impact of
proposed legislation on motorcyclist-safety funding.
This message is about H.R. 1861, which was introduced May 7, 2013, by
Wisconsin Republican Representative Sensenbrenner and was originally
co-sponsored by nine other representatives. The bill is titled “To stop
motorcycle checkpoint funding, and for other purposes”. The text of
the bill is available at http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-
congress/house-bill/1861. The attached PDF document outlines our concern.
–Dan Petterson
President
SMARTER
P.O. Box 121
Scottville, MI 49454-0121
www.smarter-usa.org
All the Gear All the Time!
FROM THE NORML HEADQUARTERS–Carson City, NV: Lawmakers gave final approval this week to legislation, Senate Bill 374, to allow for the establishment of licensed facilities to dispense cannabis to state-qualified patients. The measure passed with two-thirds majorities in both legislative chambers. It now awaits action from Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval, who has acknowledged that he is open to the idea of regulating medical cannabis dispensaries.
If signed into law, SB 374 would establish rules and regulations for the establishment of up to 66 not-for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries.
Arizona, Colorado, New Jersey, Maine, and New Mexico have operational state-licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. Similar dispensary outlets are in the process of opening in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, DC.
Nevada voters enacted legislation in 2000 to allow for physician authorized patients to consume and grow cannabis. However, the law does not provide for facilities where authorized patients may obtain medicinal cannabis.
Approximately 3,800 Nevadans are presently authorized to grow and/or consume cannabis under state law.
For more information, please contact Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director, at (202) 483-5500, or Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director, at: paul@norml.org.
SHERIFF COVERS THE JOKERS EVENT FOR THE LAST TIME–JokersCC of Tidaholm, Sweden celebrated with running their show for the 10th time, and last.
To much money and bureaucrats involved, so they will go on hold for some years. Great group of riders.
People came from all over Europe, even Dean of Dice mag and Dan Collins of Old Gold Garage came from California. For us ol guys it is like being back to our youth. Only difference these guys really ride a lot. For some a fashion, but for most PASSION!!!
–SHERIFFMEDIAGROUP ON THE ROAD AGAIN N AGAIN
HANG ON FOR THIS WEEK—I have such a blast with Bikernet and the Cantina. It’s like adding pages to a magazine everyday, and it’s always available 24/7. This week we have another Tail Gunner techs headed your way, and the Code of the West is ardently covered by Sarge. We have a new Girl of Bikernet in the wings already, and my major publishing effort will be with the first Assalt Weapon II article for Bonneville 2014 and our streamlined trike. You’ll see the concept and thoughts spilled on the pages of Bikernet. Doesn’t mean it will make a lick of sense, but what the hell.
That’s not all. I need to edit another chapter of World Run from Chance Hogan, and Rogue sent us a touring tech on dresser headlights. You might see it pop up on Bikernet Baggers, along with the Cigar of the Week. I’m waiting for my first bottle of Wyoming Whiskey. Ray C. Wheeler is putting together a full tech on suspension adjustments from Race Tech Suspension.
I try to post content on a daily basis, but the stars are not always lined up perfectly. We also have about three bike features in the wings. Never a dull moment. Have a terrific week!
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
