Hey,
It’s cold even in California. Last week we watched drought reports and this week there was flood coverage.
I watched one report on global warming recently. The PHD said 50 percent could be human and 50 percent is likely to be natural. No one knows for sure, but the regulations keep coming.
Ah, the mysteries of life.
AMA International News– ADELAIDE, Australia – The city has proposed that motorcycles and scooters be permitted to park on sidewalks to free up parking spaces for other vehicles.
The Adelaide Council is seeking feedback from businesses before designating two sidewalks for a trial program. Sidewalk parking is legal in Melbourne and Victoria and in parts of Sydney and Brisbane. The Gold Coast Council is considering a similar proposal.
2016 EASYRIDERS Bike Show Tour Features:
Live Music by the Fryed Brothers Band – Known across the globe as the quintessential biker band, the Fryed Brothers Band of Northern California will perform live at all bike show locations with 2015 marking their 35th anniversary of fiddling their way into the hearts of country and folk-rock lovin’ bikers everywhere.
Indian Larry Legacy Bike Display – Revered as some of the most mind-bending one-off builds ever created; several Indian Larry Legacy Bikes will be on display. Owners of the Brooklyn, New York based motorcycle shop, Bobby Seeger Jr. and his wife, Elisa, are proudly carrying on with the vision of the late Indian Larry who was a true legend in the custom motorcycle world.
Hang on for more ER Show news on Thursday.
FREE ATOMIC BOB– This issue was an isolated incident and the court system only listens to your side if you have a trial, which Atomic refused because the trial would have put him at risk of 3-11 year sentence.
The couple agreed that with Atomic’s size of over 6 feet tall and his tattoos from eyes down make him look scary to the average person who would be in the jury. Thus they decided to take the deal.
From the time this started Atomic has been very respectful to the court, fully dressed in a sweater vest, dress pants, and tie. Using special makeup to cover his face and hand tattoos to add the extra special touch to the courtroom experience. Atomic looked like a nerd.
We need him out to support his family.
Donations may be made at the following web address: www.gofundme.com/y7d2dfjw
Coming Soon FROM MOTHERWELL!
New detachable luggage rack for 2014- Up Indian Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, and Chief Vintage models (excludes Chieftan).
Our newest detachable luggage rack for the Indian Chief models carefully hugs the curve of your fender providing a streamlined appearance.
Durability is provided with the frame being composed of ½-inch steel and inner rails from 3/8-inch steel. Each piece is hand polished, and then chromed or powder coated to a show quality finish.
The mounting system provides simple installation to the saddlebag spools with the use of a spring loaded latch.
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With a retail price of $275.00 USD, the rack will be available in chrome, matte black, and gloss black finishes. Jump to the front of the line and order today!
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NEWS FROM THE DEVIL IN TEXAS 5-BALL RACING TRIKE EFFORT–
I’ve got a client in from N.Y. getting an engine swap and he damaged some painted parts along the way so it will be a few days before I can turn my attention back to the fab shop.
Though keep in mind that the next round of work is not something I can blast out fast for photos sake but it will be worth the wait!
–Kent
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY– What do you call a pantry full of lesbians? A licker cabinet
What do you call an Eskimo lesbian? A Klondyke
What do you call a lesbian with long fingers? Well Hung.
What do you call lesbian twins? Lick-a-likes.
What’s the difference between a Ritz cracker and a lesbian? One’s a snack cracker; the other’s a crack snacker.
What do you have when you’ve got 50 lesbians and 50 govt workers? 100 people that don’t do Dick.
–from El Waggs
LARRY ERICKSON’S Model A Bonneville Race Car— Worth his Salt.
It’s said that something every hot rodder should do at least once is attend Bonneville Speed Week. We’d agree with that, and would in fact go a step farther and say it should be on every hot rodder’s bucket list to drive a race car at Bonneville. While it is possible to “rent a ride” in a race car, or if you’re really lucky, drive a friend’s car, there are those who bite the bullet and build a car with the specific purpose of racing at Bonneville.
Larry Erickson is a name that may be familiar to you if you’ve been around this hobby a while. Not only did he design Cadzilla, and Boyd’s Aluma Coupe, but he was also the chief designer of the Ford Mustang a decade or so ago, amongst design assignments for the OEMs. A hot rodder in his off-hours, he’s now turned his efforts to designing and building a Bonneville car for himself.
Starting with a 1929 Model A Touring cowl that Paul Beck dragged out of a ditch in Wyoming, the car will be a 1929 roadster on a modified 1932 frame. Larry told us, “I spoke with Troy Trepanier when I started the project, and he told me you could get away with as little as 1 inch of ground clearance at Bonneville. Once I heard that I started sketching different positions for the body. I positioned the front of the flattened 1932 frame parallel to the ground and positioned the driver so as little as possible was sticking out in the wind.
“We are keeping the stock doors, quarters, and cowl, although that will be under the hood with only the filler cap poking through. This may be a water tank as the fuel cell is behind the rear axle. It will have an open cockpit with a removable tonneau cover.
The driver sits just enough off centerline to allow the driveshaft and safety enclosure through. The motor will also sit off-center to help with the packaging of the driver. The bulges in the hood are there to clear the Mercedes-Benz motor.”
Ah yeah, that motor. The car is designed to run in the roadster class as a Gas or Fuel car, depending on engine configuration. To start with it will run a Buick V-6 Stage 2 engine supplied by American Speed, of York, Pennsylvania. Some of the under-construction photos show it with a Mercedes-Benz M100 6.3L V-8. That is the largest motor it will ever run but that is down the road a bit.
Larry has owned this engine for 30 years, and considers it a beautiful motor with dramatic proportions, as well as having a fantastic Bosch mechanical fuel injection pump. Part of the wonderment of racing at Bonneville, as he puts it, is that “how you go fast can be as important as how fast you go!” The transmission is a Jericho four-speed, backed by a Winters quick-change rearend.
Larry’s support team includes Jack Chisenhall from Vintage Air, Tim Godbout, Paul Beck, Jeff Higel, and Dennis Kelso, as well as Ed Scutchfield, who has been shaping metal for many years, and whom Larry turns to whenever he has a problem in that area. Kelso was responsible for those beautiful front wishbones. “One of the great things about Bonneville is that weight is not so much the enemy it is in other forms of racing, so Jeff made these out of solid steel.
In the roadster classes you can stretch the wheelbase as long as you stay inside the overall length requirement. These are 55 inches long and so nice they may get clearcoated.”
A huge fan of mocking up a car and putting it outside to see from a distance, Larry has done this several times already during the project, and it’s the only way to truly see that the finished proportions, stance and “look” are just right. We’re looking forward to seeing this Model A out on the salt.
–Written by Kev Elliott Contributors: Larry Erickson
–Hot Rod Network
SUPREME INDIAN BOOTS– Thought you might like this pic.
This was posted on Facebook by a friend from out by you. Richard Scratch Woodley.
–PSD
OBAMA’S NEW GUN CONTROL EFFORT— I don’t get it. We always seem to miss a major point. We need citizens who are educated, informed, trained, and confident. That’s how we have citizens who are strong and empowered. I think there needs to be way more gun training. We need to teach folks about guns, their history, how they work, etc.
We are living is strange times, and I agree gun violence is a problem, but what’s the key? Do we need more training, so we have more opportunities to help people with mental issues. This could be a wonderful opportunity to prevent additional gun violence and train the public about terrorism and how to be alert with or without guns. We should be proud, trained, and educated about our gun rights, not afraid.
–Bandit
PIRELLI TIRES PARTNERS WITH New Motorcycle Superstore Suzuki Team for 2016–
Team Will Represent Brand’s First Foray into Regional 250SX Class Competition
Making his return to the 250SX Class for the first time since 2009 and spearheading the effort is California native Jimmy Albertson, who will contest the East Region alongside rookie Josh Osby.
Out West, veteran Kyle Cunningham will team up with rookie Mark Worth, with both riders kicking off the season Saturday night in Anaheim.
“When talking with Jimmy and the race team about a tire brand to partner with, Pirelli was of strong interest after seeing the increases they have made in developing their motocross tires,” said Mark Rodgers, Director of Brand Marketing for Motorcycle Superstore. “We look forward to sharing with our customers how the race team developments transfer back into the tires we offer through the website for everyday riders.”
With the MCSS team racing the Suzuki RMZ250F for the 2016 season, Pirelli has the unique opportunity to further refine its technical expertise for Suzuki models with the valuable feedback from all four team riders. Pirelli also supports Joe Gibbs Racing’s Autotrader/Monster Energy/Yamaha effort and the BTO Sports/WPS/KTM team in the 450SX Class, receiving critical input on performance from each rider.
2016 racing action from Angel Stadium kicked off yesterday, January 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. PT and can be viewed on FOX SPORTS 1. Check local listings for channel information.
THE BIKERNET HEAVY THINKERS DEPARTMENT–
Einstein was born March 14, 1879. He would be 135 if he were
alive today Few people remember that he married his cousin,
Elsa Lowenthal, after his first marriage failed in 1919.
At the time he stated that he was attracted to Elsa “because she was so well endowed”.
He postulated that if you are attracted to women with large
breasts, the attraction is even stronger if there is a DNA connection.
This came to be known as….
…Einstein’s Theory of “RelativeTitty.”
–from Jay Martinez
Excellent article!! I am trying to stay true to Harley, after owning one for the past 42 years, I am 63 years old.
My first rubber mount, ‘91 FLHS, taught me all about wiggling through sweepers. My latest an ‘08 street glide with 85,000 miles, no different. Even a True Track and glide pro, didn’t help.
I am in the market for a new motorcycle in a year or so, and am being lured by both Indian and Victory. I will get my hands on new models to put them through the paces and see how they responds, before I make a purchase.
One more thing, not to drag on, I have mentioned thjs to friends with dressers, and H-D dealers, no one wants to acknowledge the problem. I am no stunt rider or speed racer but I like my ride to do what I tell her.
Thanks, for letting me vent!
–Vic Baroni Jr
Cleveland , OH
We’ve all dealt with these issues. There are more and more ways to tune H-D touring models with Custom Cycle Engineering, True Track and various other products.
I recently bought a 2014 Indian and was very impressed with the stability. All the best with your search. I’m sure you will find your way.–Bandit
BIKENET INTERNATIONAL EDITOR HEADING HOME FROM CHINA–
On the way home. I should Arrive Dec28. 11:30 am.
Last day at the beach
New location at the beach. Looks like it will be large.
P.C. Not a requisite here.
Big, sharp new airport.
There goes my plane. No. Actually it is the one being loaded. Boarding call now.
About 11 or so flying hours from this direction. First leg was about 4 hrs.
–Art Hall
Most Superior Bikernet International Editor
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WHEN THE OFFICIAL BIKERNET ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CURATOR IS AWAY, HIS FRIENDS WILL PLAY!
Don bought (stole) this 1895 Daimler Benz replica for his collection at the auction.
Being from Texas… It sure looked like a bull ride trainer to me?????
(I’m dead meat soon!)
–Steve Klein
Austin, Texas
NEW 5-BALL RACING CONCEPT JACKET– I am very happy with all aspects of the jacket, I really like the classic motorcycle jacket style yet the modern shoulder design.
The waist strapping is stylish. Great quality of leather, all the pockets are awesome especially the Technology Zipper for your iPad, zippers for the wrists, the money belt zipper is awesome. I like that I can put armor in the back or magazines.
The under arm vents really work well! Only criticism is snaps or zipper for the outside waist pockets, stuff will fall out when riding.
The only thing preventing the ultimate jacket from actually being the ultimate jacket is the Lack of shoulder and elbow inserts for armor. Serious riders like that they can put in that protection if desired.
Lastly, all the dealers I have spoke with like the fact the jackets are not branded.
–Triking Viking
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY, OLD JOKE DEPARTMENT, GOTTA PEE — Two women friends had gone for a girls’ night out. Both were very faithful and loving wives, however They had gotten over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers.
Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to Pee, so they stopped in the cemetery.
One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought she would take off her panties and use them.
Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of panties and did not want to ruin them.
She was lucky enough to squat down next to a grave that had a wreath with a ribbon on it, so she proceeded to wipe with that.
After the girls did their business, they proceeded to home.
The next day, the husband of one of the women was concerned that his normally sweet and innocent wife was still in bed hung over, so he phoned the other husband and said:
“These girl nights have got to stop! I’m starting to suspect the worst. My wife came home with no panties!!”
“That’s nothing,” said the other husband,
“Mine came back with a card stuck to her ass that
said……
‘From all of us at the Fire Station.
We’ll never forget you.’ “
–from Billy Tinney
Supreme Master Editor
Tattoo Magazine
Seeing these lights from a distance had me believing they were HID…very impressive and lots of light
–Tim Davis
Palm Bay, FL
DHS MOVES TO RESTRICT TRAVEL–
Sometime this year the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will likely begin restricting the rights of U.S. citizens to travel freely throughout the country.
At the end of last year DHS announced that sometime in 2016 it may require airline passengers to present either a traditional passport or Real ID-compliant identification to board a domestic flight. Rumors circulated that the requirement could hit as early as January.
This move is the result of the Real ID Act, enacted in 2005 to establish a national identification system based on the driver’s license. The act compels the states to meet 18 benchmarks related to the issuance of personal identification cards. Implementation has been slow because many states initially balked at complying, citing financial, logistical and privacy concerns.
January is here, so where do things stand? According to DHS, you do not need a Real ID or a passport to board a domestic flight at this time.
DHS is still in the process of scheduling Real ID enforcement at airports and says it will give the traveling public at least 120 days’ notice before making any changes to the identification requirements.
Until then, TSA will continue to accept state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards (Real ID compliant or not) along with other forms of acceptable identification found on the TSA website.
To date, only 22 states and the District of Columbia have fully implemented Real ID. That means 28 have not. The good news is that most of these have received extensions until October 10, 2016. If you live in New Hampshire, the extension only runs through May.
Minnesota has been particularly defiant in its rejection of Real ID (Go Minnesota!) and does not appear to have received any compliance extensions. However, if you live in Minnesota and have an Enhanced Driver’s License, you may still be able to board domestic flights once the new requirements kick in.
The question is what happens if your state misses the deadline? Will DHS offer another extension? Will you still be able to board a plane with your non-compliant ID? On its website, DHS says “The REAL ID Act places the responsibility for action on the state, not residents of the state.” Translated, that means blame your state officials, not DHS, if you can’t hop on a plane to Pittsburgh sometime soon.
Note that if you renewed your driver’s license before your state implemented Real ID, it may not be compliant. Getting a Real ID-compliant driver’s license is not as easy as simply renewing your driver’s license. You’ll need to round up your papers and present them in-person at your state’s DMV.
Here in Wisconsin getting a compliant driver’s license requires the following documentation:
Proof of citizenship or legal status in the U.S.
Name and date of birth
Proof of identity
Proof of Wisconsin residency
Proof of Social Security number
Check your state’s requirements prior to renewing. Your state may offer a choice of a Real ID-compliant or noncompliant driver’s license. If you already have a valid passport or object to Real ID, you could consider the noncompliant version. A compliant ID card will include a small circle containing a star.
The NMA has opposed Real ID from the beginning. The only legitimate purpose of the driver’s license is to certify that the license holder can safely operate a motor vehicle on public roads. The license should only be withheld if the applicant cannot pass an objective driving test. It should only be suspended or revoked if, through due process, it is proven that the license owner is not driving in a safe and prudent manner.
Regrettably, through Real ID, the driver’s license has evolved into an internal passport producible on demand through any number of “where are your papers?” scenarios. By statute, the personal information collected is shared among all the states, creating huge potential for abuse and identity theft.
Even though the Real ID Act was enacted 11 years ago, we’re just beginning to feel its impact. The upcoming travel prohibitions only cover air travel. But who knows what motor vehicle travel will be like once Real ID is in full force? Will motorists without Real ID be allowed to drive when and where they want? Police are already suspicious of anyone behind the wheel. How will they regard someone who can’t produce a Real ID?
We don’t know the answers to these questions, but we do know that Real ID will make life more difficult for many people. We also know that protecting your privacy and your identity are more important than ever.
–NMA
–from Rogue
BIKERNET SCAM WATCH– Watch out for fake IRS call scam sweeping the nation.
Origins: Late April 2015 saw the recurrence of a form of telephone scam in which callers impersonate members of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) fraud division, telling their targets that they owe money to the IRS that must be paid immediately (typically via wire transfer or debit card) in order to avoid criminal charges or jail time.
The IRS is aware of this scam and has issued an alert about it:
An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.
Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information.
If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request.
Not only do such calls not originate with the IRS, but they do not represent how the IRS actually deals with such issues. That agency does not call taxpayers to demand immediate payment of past due taxes, nor will they make a call about owed monies without having first mailed the taxpayer a bill:
Note that the IRS will never:
1) call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill;
2) demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe;
3) require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card;
4) ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone; or
5) threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
These collection attempts by scammers and other fraudulent IRS-related activities should be reported to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484.
NEWS FROM SAN DIEGO H-D– This WIN WIN Trade promotion offered Exclusively at San Diego Harley Ends This Weekend, Sunday, Jan 10th. There has never been a better time than now to bring us your trade in and ride home on a Brand New Harley.
VALUE YOUR TRADE
Plus, see us today about Low Interest Rates and read experiences online on how SDHD has helped literally thousands of people get financed for a motorcycle!
SAN DIEGO HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S MILITARY SALES PROGRAM — AN EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOR ALL BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY
We served our Country. Now we serve our bikers. Especially those who have made the ultimate commitment to our country in writing a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount of up to and including their life. That is an honor, and there are way too many people out there who no longer understand it!
In 2013, the San Diego Harley-Davidson Military Sales Program was created. The vision for the program was to give back to those who have given so much.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I QUALIFY?
If you are currently on Active Duty, you ARE eligible. If you are a Reserve, National Guard, or medically retired you MAY be eligible. If you want to check your eligibility for this exclusive Vehicle Sales program, email military@sandiegoharley.com
SAN DIEGO HARLEY-DAVIDSON PROUDLY OFFERS FREE RIDING ACADEMY TRAINING TO U.S. MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS–
To thank the millions of people who have courageously defended our country, guarded our safety, and helped protect everyone’s personal freedom to ride, Harley-Davidson and San Diego Harley-Davidson have partnered to offer a FREE New Rider Course for all current and former U.S. military personnel and first responders (law enforcement, fire, and EMS).
Don’t wait to sign up, classes fill up very quickly and all classes are help on site at our Morena Blvd location.
AMA STATE NEWS– JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A bill filed by state Rep. Rocky Miller (R-Lake Ozark) would make the failure to wear a motorcycle helmet a secondary offense. Under current law, motorcyclists may be stopped by a law enforcement officer for failing to wear a helmet while riding. If Miller’s bill is enacted, a helmet citation could be issued only if the motorcyclist is pulled over for another violation first.
KALISPELL, Mont. – The BlueRibbon Coalition and other advocacy groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service over a plan that bars motorized access to some areas of the Kootenai National Forest. The plan designates 115,000 acres as recommended wilderness and eliminates mechanized and motorized recreational uses. The lawsuit claims the Forest Service failed to follow federal guidelines for recommended wilderness areas and failed to provide adequate opportunity for public comment.
MADISON, Wis. – Two bills that would create a state off-road motorcycle program are scheduled for consideration in January by the state assembly. A.B. 470, sponsored by state Rep. Jeffrey Mursau (R-Crivitz) and S.B. 395, introduced by state Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon), would create the Off-Highway Motorcycle Council to make recommendations to the state Department of Natural Resources on matters related to trails, routes and other OHM issues. The motorcycle program would be operated in a manner similar to the state’s existing ATV program.
NEW UPDATE FROM THE NRA– New Mexico: Important Information about Pre-Filed House Bill 91
On Wednesday, January 6, state Representative Nate Gentry (R-ABQ) pre-filed House Bill 91, a measure that would bring New Mexico into compliance with the federal NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
HB 91 would require the reporting of records of persons who have been “adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution.”
In addition to this reporting requirement, HB 91 provides for restoration of an individual’s right to possess a firearm through the court system.
The bill will make the state eligible for federal grant money to improve recordkeeping and reporting, and recognizes that the existing background check system’s effectiveness is tied to the quality of the data contained in it. HB 91 does not expand any federal prohibited categories for firearm possession or purchase.
As previously reported, NRA-ILA has supported similar measures in past legislative sessions.
HOLD ON, THEY ARE COMING— I find it fascinating and terrifying. Custom motorcycles are or could be the last bastion of freedom in this country. And now the industry is being attacked. Too many folks believe all regulations are just a matter of time, and we should give in, for our own protection…
So, what happens when all efforts to support freedom and human nature are gone? It’s all nuts.
Dr. Feng sent me an e-mail the other day about the earth being flat. He’s spent hours researching the contention and is convinced. NASA made up the notion that the earth is round to get money from the government. They photo-shop the images to convince the public.
He thinks it’s a conspiracy by the world banks. They installed globes in schools to convince kids, before they know the truth. The world is flat.
No wonder folks hide under rocks. Bikers are the last freedom fighters. We are the last ones to know Freedom to modify our bikes and ride wherever we please to some of the greatest parties on the planet. We take the risks and if something goes wrong we don’t sue. We weld it up ourselves and hit the road once more.
If only the world could understand the Code of the West like we do.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
