Hey,
I woke up lost this morning. I wanted to get up early and hit the post, but I slept funky. I woke up with questions and concerns blasting around my head like rats on acid.
Yesterday we entered my 2014 Indian in the Long Beach Easyriders Show, then we scooted over around noon to attend the well attended show. It looked packed with action, custom bikes, celebrity builders like Paul Yaffe, and cute girls. What could be better. It was cool, and the show circuit is just starting.
It was also cool to see many of the old staff members. It’s been a long time and I started there in the very beginning, 1971, that’s 45 years. Holy shit.
Let’s hit the news
MORE FROM THE EASYRIDERS SHOWS–
John Shope’s Dirty Bird Customs – 2015 has been a landmark year for bagger builder John Shope of Phoenix, Ariz.; finding him as the undisputed 2-year consecutive champion of the Hot Bike Power Tour and most recent inductee into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Attendees can check out Shope’s most recent custom parts designed for Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles.
Rusty Coones – Celebrity guest-judge and star of Sons of Anarchy and the upcoming “American Made,” Rusty Coones (a.k.a. “Quinn”), will be delighting fans with an autograph and photo session open to the general public from 1:00pm until 4:30pm on Saturday only. A limited number of VIP Meet and Greet tickets are also available at www.easyridersevents.com. Coones is an avid-motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed many years as the owner of a bike shop in Southern California.
CHEROKEE ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET AND CONCOURS MOTORCYCLE SHOW COMING–
The Cherokee Chapter is proud to be the major Motorcycle Swap Meet once again at the 44th Annual Pate Swap Meet. In 2016 Cherokee has obtained over 400 Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Swap Meet vending booth spaces to be able to expand the motorcycle parts offerings and the Concours Bike Show to the over 100,000 general public attendees at Pate even more.
Admission for the general public is free! The Pate Swap Meet is now the second largest “Everything Transportation Related Swap Meet in the USA” with over 9,000 booth spaces lining over 18 miles of asphalt streets at Texas Motor Speedway on Interstate 35 in Fort Worth TX.
The widely attended Pate Swap Meet is the leading transportation enthusiast’s destination choice in the Southern USA for its incredible diversity of all auto and motorcycle related product offerings by major Swap Meet Vendors from all across the USA.
The Cherokee Motorcycle Swap Meet is located in one large area of Pate for the convenient sale of motorcycles and related parts from well-known National and Local Vendors. This huge four day event is host to everything automobile, motorcycle, and transportation related with a vast array of items including parts, accessories, automobilia, petroliana, signage, antique and collector cars and parts from the Brass Era through Muscle Car Era and even into modern automobile manufacturers and after-market related equipment vendors plus the Pate Super Nationals Car Show.
The motorcycles and parts for sale span from 1900 through the 1980’s in a wide array of American, European and Japanese brand offerings.
Concours d’Pate Bike Show.is the largest single display of Vintage and Classic Motorcycles in the State of Texas each year with Antique and Classic Motorcycles from all eras and decades of the sport.
In 2015 over 180+ high quality machines were on public display from 1903 through 1980 representing brands such as AJS, BSA, Excelsior, Flying Merkel, Harley Davidson, Honda, Indian, Pope, Triumph, Vincent and many more. A Custom Bobber and Chopper section as well as Vintage Drag Racing Machines are also on display.
In 2016 Cherokee promises the same long incredible rows of gleaming restored and original paint, original condition Motorcycle History on Display during the entire event culminating with an Concours Awards Ceremony Saturday, April 30th at 5 pm. Many motorcycles from this annual show become feature articles in major motorcycle magazines.
Our major motorcycle sponsors include American Iron Magazine, BikerNet.com, Cycle Source Magazine, John Parham’s, National Motorcycle Museum and Revival Cycles / The Hand Built Show from Austin TX.
For information on acquiring motorcycle vending spaces contact:
For information on entering the Concours d’Pate Bike Show or sponsorship opportunities contact: Steve Klein, Concours Chairman at 361.652.8300 or Steve@SteveKlein.com
For up to date information leading up to the event please visit www.CherokeeAMCA.org
2016 Cherokee Chapter Events Calendar rev.12.28.15 sk
7 Bonhams International Motorcycle Auction – Bally’s Casino / Exhibit Hall; Las Vegas NV
7, 8, 9 Mecums 25th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Auction – South Point Casino & Exhibit Hall, Las Vegas NV
February
13, 14 OKC Bike Swap Meet and Bike Show – (Cherokee Reach-Out Event) www.CherokeeAMCA.org
22. 23 (?) International Motorcycle Show, Dallas TX. www.motorcycleshows.com
26, 27 Omaha Chapter Meet – Fremont NE www.OmahaChapter.com
March
4, 5, 6 Vintage Motorcycle Alliance Swap Meet – Eustis Fl. www.vintagemotorcyclealliance.com
4, 5 AMCA Sunshine Chapter Meet – New Smyrna Beach FL www.AntiqueMotorycle.org
____ Cherokee Chapter Ambassador Local / Regional Rides (TBD) www.CherokeeAMCA.org
April
8,9,10 The Hand Built Show, Downtown Austin TX, www.RevivalCycles.com
22, 23 Perkiomen Chapter Meet – Oley PA www.AntiqueMotorcycle.org
28, 29, 30 Cherokee Pate Swap Meet & Cherokee Concours d’Pate Bike Show Thur-Sat www.CherokeeAMCA.org
20, 21, 22 Southern National Meet – Denton NC www.SothernNationalMeet.com
27, 28, 29 AMCA Vintage Motorcycle Classic – Barber Motorsports, Birmingham AL www.AntiqueMotorcycle.org
_____ Cherokee Chapter Ambassadors Local / Regional Rides (TBD) www.CherokeeAMCA.org
June
1, 2, 3 Phoenix Road Runner Chapter / AMCA National Road Run – Kanah UT, www.AntiqueMotorcycle.org
10, 11, 12 Viking Chapter Meet – St. Paul MN www.VikingMC.org
17, 18 Fort Sutter Chapter Meet – Dixon CA www.AMCAFortSutter.org
_____ Cherokee Chapter Ambassadors Local / Regional Rides (TBD) www.CherokeeAMCA.org
July
15, 16, 17 Wauseon National Meet – Wauseon OH www.WauseonNationalMeet.org
_____ Cherokee Chapter Ambassadors Local / Regional Rides (TBD) www.CherokeeAMCA.org
August
4-7 Yankee Chapter Meet – Hebron CT www.YankeeChapter.org
_____ Cherokee Chapter Ambassadors Local / Regional Rides (TBD) www.CherokeeAMCA.org
1, 2, 3 Chief Blackhawk Club Swap Meet – Davenport Iowa www.ChiefBlackhawk.org
6, 7, 8 Roosevelt Chapter / AMCA National Road Run – Detroit Lakes MI www.AntiqueMotorcycle.org
25-28 Blue Ridge Chapter / AMCA National Road Run – Ashville NC www.BlueRidgeAMCA.org
30 – 1 Chesapeake Chapter Meet – Jefferson PA www.CCAMCA.org
3, 4, 5 Sunflower Chapter / AMCA National Road Run –Junction City KS www.SunflowerAMCA.org
7, 8, 9 Barber Vintage Fest – Barber Motorsports Park – Birmingham AL www.BarberMotorsports.com
____ Cherokee Chapter Fall Road Run – (Dates and location TBA for late October or Early November)
4, 5, 6 Pistons and Paint Show, Cherokee Chapter Reach-Out Event – Denton TX www.PistonsandPaint.com
December
3, 4 Cherokee Chapter Annual Members Meeting, Elections and Christmas Party www.CherokeeAMCA.org
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER ALERT– The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient’s rectum for various medical purposes, primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims. A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows that forced the smoke towards the rectum.
The warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration, but doubts about the credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase “blowin’ smoke up your ass.”
It has been reintroduced in Washington by the Obama Administration as an integral part of the new Health Care Program.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOP SELLING ROAD BIKE IN AUSTRALIA– During 2015, for the very first time Harley-Davidson topped road bike sales down under, moving right past Honda.
Harley-Davidson led the volume race in the road motorcycle market, selling 21 per cent of the total road motorcycles sold. Harley-Davidson was followed by Honda with 16.7 per cent of the market, followed by Yamaha with 15.4 per cent.
And the Breakout was the best selling model in the Harley-Davidson range, sharing in the impressive growth in the Aussie cruiser market.
But not too far behind is the learner-approved Street 500, which came in just behind the Breakout in terms of total numbers.
Most impressively, Harley-Davidson now accounts for more than one in every five road bikes sold.
BUB’S EXHAUST IS ALIVE— Dennis Manning cut a deal and now BDI have taken over.
NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN DIRECT FROM BDI EXHAUST!!
Put the BOOM on your Bagger!!
6″ diameter Slip-on mufflers in CHROME and now Available in BLACK Ceramic finish
Fits your stock or other 1-3/4″ headers and fills out your Saddle Bag openings
Great Look and Rumble that turns heads!
Perfect for Extended Bags
Removable baffles
Fits HD FL Touring model bikes
Please call or Email for Pricing
530-274-0800
We are in the process of installing a new BDI Bare system for Dynas and FXRs. We will bring you a report shortly.
ALREADY AT THE LONG BEACH SHOW–
Already entered in the show with this bike. See you there.
–Nelson Kanno
Ken’s Factory USA
1881 Obispo Ave.
Signal Hill CA 90755
T (562)597-5666
F (562)597-5609
FULLER MOTO ROCKS ATLANTA, GA– We are a one-of-a-kind custom car and motorcycle design shop where we create rolling works of art that entertain and inspire people.
We are the dreamers, creators and makers with a passion for metal and love of the open road. Known for our unique hand-crafted artistry, addiction to anything on wheels and fuel for fun, we aim to connect other passionate riders and builders to promote our shared love of adventures in metal.
Our clothing and accessories are inspired by what we build. Fuller Moto’s custom design shop, and corporate headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia.
–Fullermoto.com
WHEEL DEAL OF THE WEEKEND– 16-21-inch Wheels at an amazing price! Our wheels will fit ANY Harley ever made. They also fit allot of Victorys and Indians. Give us a call! 888-926-2793.
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THE NEXT LE PERA STORY ON BIKERNET INCLUDES GATORS–
Every once in a while we cover something new happening at Le Pera the traditional custom seat manufacturer since the ‘60s.
This time we are going to touch on the wild seat fabrics now available from metalflake to exotic leather stripes. Here’s the Gator:
Beautifully pressed leather, made in Italy. Due to its strength, embossed leather is available for the seating area only.
BROTHER’S HOUSE BURNT DOWN–
Mark and his family are currently homeless and trying to get their lives back together after losing everything – awesome and much loved young Catahoula dog included – to a house fire a week age. He’s hoping you can post the link to their Go Fund Me account on your website.
Thank you for your time and assistance,
–Corinne Stewart
HANG ON FOR THE NEVER-ENDING BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for January 14,2016
The city is trying to kick you out of the Intergalactic Bikernet HQ?
Ya would think grandfathered in would apply, after all the improvements, etc. I had some trouble getting my building recognized as my primary residence after converting 60% of a five bay shop into my home.
I can still use the rest for business, if I want and still keep my 45% less property tax rate a primary gets. ?But dang, coming at you after the fact blows..
–Tom K
Ogden, UT
THE AUSTRALIAN MOTORCYCLE MARKET REPORT–
Here’s the latest figures, remember, despite having a land mass the same size as the lower 48 states, more people live in Long Beach and SoCal than in all of Australia.
Well, not quite . . .
But our total population is just under 30 million.
Pro rate bike sales are good.
Australia’s new motorcycle market was steady in 2015, with motorcycle, ATV and scooter sales reaching 108,711*—on par with 2014 figures.
Honda was the largest selling brand, holding 22.5 per cent of the total motorcycle, ATV and scooter market.
In second place was Yamaha with 21.4 per cent of the market (23,290), and a very strong 14.2 per cent growth over 2014, largely driven by a healthy 30.7 per cent increase in road bike sales.
Kawasaki was third with 9.8 per cent (10,675), Suzuki was fourth with 9 per cent (9,806) and Harley-Davidson was fifth with 9 per cent (9,790).
Road bike sales were strong, increasing 2.6 per cent compared to 2014 and accounting for 41.4 per cent of the total market. Australians rode home on a total of 45,013 new road bikes in 2015.
Harley-Davidson took out the top position for sales in the road bike category. Harley-Davidson’s 9,790 new road bike sales accounted for 21.7 per cent of the total road bike market. Honda was the second highest selling brand, in this category, with 17.1 per cent of road bike sales (7,691). Honda was followed by Yamaha with 15.4 per cent (6,914), Kawasaki with 12.7 per cent (5,731) and BMW with 7.1 per cent (3,201).
Off-road motorcycle purchases accounted for almost 35 per cent of total market sales, with 37,982 Australians taking home a new off-road bike. The popularity of these vehicles has remained relatively steady from 2014, with the 37,982 sales representing a 0.8 per cent increase on 2014 figures.
Yamaha again led the market for off-road motorcycles, selling 31.7 per cent (12,048) of the total off-road bikes sold. Yamaha was followed by Honda with 27.2 per cent (10,318), KTM with 15.2 per cent (5,787), Suzuki with 11.7 per cent (4,432) and Kawasaki with 9.8 per cent (3,713).
The ATV market grew by 1.2 per cent in 2015 (compared to 2014), with a total of 20,327 ATVs sold. The total sales represent 18.7 per cent of the total 2015 motorcycle market. Honda was the leading ATV brand, selling 27.2 per cent (5,526) of the total ATV sales. Polaris was second with 25.1 per cent (5,095), Yamaha was third with 19.3 per cent (3,922), Suzuki was fourth with 11.2 per cent (2,283) and BRP was fifth with 9.4 per cent (1,901)
Scooter sales continue to decline, with total sales in 2015 down 22.7 per cent on 2014 sales figures. Vespa topped the list in the scooter market, selling 19.4 per cent (1,044) of the total 5,389 scooters sold. Piaggio came in second with 18.8 per cent (1,011), Honda was third with 18.6 per cent (1,000), Aprillia was fourth with 9 per cent (487) and Yamaha was fifth with 7.5 per cent (406). Scooter sales account for 5 per cent of the total motorcycle market.
* Sales figures some brands were not fully reported in 2015, owing to individual circumstances.
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LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEKEND– 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster Custom 1200 XL1200C.
2005 Harley Davidson Sportster Custom 1200 XL1200C Anaheim, California
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$6,495
NEW FROM TRIUMPH– The Bonneville Launch Party was a huge success with one of the largest attendance numbers in the country!
Chicago……New York…..San Francisco…….Boyertown?
Last Thursday night, the winter’s darkness was broken as our showroom was packed with nearly 400 Triumph enthusiasts for the unveiling of the new Bonneville Family.
Triumph has been presenting the new bikes at most of the major cities in the US and little ole Boyertown was among the largest events in the country!
The full line up was represented and as a bonus, the all new Speed Triple was also displayed. Triumph’s Bill Shelton and the factory team unloaded displays, presented the bikes and packed up for the area exclusive one night event.
Great food and drink was consumed while listening to Chris LaRose’s great music. Trevor Borchelt captured these pictures during the evening’s festivities.
The new Street Twin, T120 and Thruxton R were very well received with 7 enthusiasts stepping up with deposits to ensure early delivery. Most of these new bikes are in very short supply so act now to secure a 2016 Bonneville!
Thank you for coming and congratulations to the 7 new Bonneville owners!
Are you ready for the 6th Modern Classics?
The Modern Classics vintage bike show will celebrate its 6th year in 2016! We’ve created an indoor motorcycle show that features 100 iconic and rare motorcycles from the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and early 90s.
As much a social event as a bike show, at The Modern Classics you can meet the presenters, learn the history of each bike or just spend time with the machines that made you a motorcyclist.
As we did in 2015, there will be two separate events on the same weekend. On Friday night, March 4th, we will host the Modern Classics Kickstart Party followed on Saturday (March 5th) with the wildly popular Modern Classics Show.
Get your tickets for the Kickstart Party early because there is a limit. If you have a bike you think should be in Modern Classics follow this link to nominate it.
LIVE THE DAKAR DREAM–
Dakar Rally film, Dream Racer, featured in FORTHERIDE.COM along with article from MotoGP Legend, Freddie Spencer.
Christophe Barriere-Varju Commitment?
“I’ve got one pair of jeans, don’t go to restaurants and put every penny into the Dakar. It’s a choice between wanting material possessions or memories. All I’d say is chase your dreams this year because you only live once!”
DHS DELAYS TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS– But Real ID Still Stirs Controversy.
In last week’s e-newsletter (DHS Moves to Restrict Travel: NMA E-Newsletter #365) we updated you on Real ID and the possibility of domestic air travel restrictions for passengers who couldn’t produce an acceptable ID. The good news is that the Department of Homeland Security just announced it will hold off on enforcing any restrictions for two years to give noncompliant states a chance to fall in line.
We received a fair amount of feedback on last week’s newsletter (selected comments shown below), surprisingly most of it in favor of tighter air travel restrictions in the name of security. More than one NMA member brought up the “if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear” argument in reference to the privacy concerns Real ID raises.
We won’t take the time to rebut that here, but we encourage you to look at this page from the National Security Agency (NSA), titled not ironically “Your Data: If You Have Nothing to Hide, You Have Nothing to Fear.” Read through the lengthy list of data the NSA collects on you and then decide if you have nothing to fear.
From a California Member:
This is such BAD news. The Federal Government was given specific and restricted duties that were enumerated in our U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8. And over time they have jumped over their boundaries and have usurped the state’s and the people’s rights, becoming totally lawless! I know this is not news to you. The American people are being cooked, but like a frog, when the heat is turned up so gradually they don’t notice until it is too late.
If 28 sovereign states have not “complied,” then it is apparent that the people do not want this.
And as you point out, a driver’s license is supposed to signify that the holder is a competent driver. Here we have Mission Creep at its best.
I was looking at the requirements for an Enhanced License in Wisconsin. How does one prove they are a citizen/legal resident? Proof of identity and proof of SSN? Would a birth certificate alone cover all of this? Since I was born here, I have never thought about how to prove this information. By the way, do you remember the days when the SS Administration said “For Social Security Purposes – Not for Identification”? Mission Creep all around us.
But since 9/11 and the implementation of the TSA, the gropers and the nudie machines, I have decided never to fly again. However, you do point out that this could impact our travel freedoms on the road in the days ahead. Enough is enough!
From Lars Holst, Alabama:
In a perfect world there would be no need to carry identification, but the world is far from perfect. Also, the requirement to identify an individual does not restrict travel unless there is a good reason to prevent the individual from doing so. Your headline and parts of your article are misleading.
If passport and/or Real ID requirements will make it more difficult for criminals or terrorists to move freely, I am all for it. As a former soldier, I have never had a problem carrying an ID card or being required to identify myself; I do so as a matter of course and proudly. In my opinion, the benefits far outweigh the potentially minor inconvenience of identification.
The way I see it, only individuals that have something to hide would be against such a requirement, which, by the way, should also apply to banking, voting and other similar activities. Citing privacy concerns is nothing but pure paranoia unless it is just another poor excuse for not doing anything.
Sure most documents can be falsified and nothing is 100 percent, but it would be yet another hurdle for the wrongdoer to overcome. Why make it easy for them?
Most European countries, including Austria and Germany, require their citizens to have and carry a personal identity card. I lived and worked in Europe off and on for some 45 years and was never adversely affected.
Before the advent of EU and the Schengen agreement, you had to show your passport to cross from one country into another. With the Schengen agreement, that requirement fell away for the signatory countries, but those same countries have learned the hard way that such relatively minor benefits can have major adverse effects when it comes to controlling the movements of illegal immigrants, criminals and/or terrorists. Efforts to reinstitute passport control at national borders are underway.
An ID requirement does not make a totalitarian state if that is what you are worried about, and if that is your concern, begin exhorting people to vote and try to reach the broad population, not just the NMA membership. Now that would be a worthy cause.
Editor’s Note: Issues regarding Real ID, privacy, travel restrictions and government control won’t be going away any time soon. Where do you stand on the security vs. privacy debate? We’d like to hear from you.
–NMA
–from Rogue
THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY STAY OPEN ON SUNDAYS– Fighter Pilots are steely eyed, weapons systems managers who kill bad people and break things. However, they can also be very charming and personable. The average fighter pilot, despite sometimes having a swaggering exterior, is very much capable of such feelings as love, affection, intimacy and caring. (However, these feelings don’t involve anyone else.)
The kids text me “plz” which is shorter than please. I text back “no” which is shorter than “yes”.
–from Rogue and Jerry
JUST IN FROM CHOPPERTOWN– We’re pleased to say that Dice Digital Issue 65 is ready for download! As you know, we produce the digital edition of the world’s best biker mag, Dice.
We’re so proud of our buds Matt and Dean over at Dice and we try to take every digital edition deep down the rabbit hole of kustom life with links to builders and videos clips of the bikes you see in the amazing photos.
Have a great week and enjoy!
–Zack and Scott
www.choppertown.com
TRIKING VIKING ROAD TESTING THE 5-BALL INDIAN CHIEF— She’s all good, I compare her to driving a muscle car, big, powerful American made, bit uncomfortable, (tight suspension) aggressive seating position, no frills, lots of guts. She even has a V8 exhaust kinda carbon monoxide smell,
I like it a lot!
–Triking Viking
AUSTRALIAN CLUB REPORT– Victorian police claim MC has ‘money troubles’
The Finks motorcycle club has been having money problems, a Melbourne magistrate has heard.
“The club is not in a very good financial position,” Detective Senior Constable Claire Turner told the court as part of a bail application by the club’s sergeant at arms, Jye Carter.
“We have a number of intelligence reports that the club is concerned about the ability to pay its legal bills,” she added.
Carter, 37, is among 17 members of the Finks who were charged after a series of raids across Melbourne on December, including at the groups clubhouse in Ringwood.
The club members face a range of charges including conspiracy to kidnap and extort and conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary as well as drugs and weapons offences.
The raids came after a four-month investigation and marked the first time the Finks MC was targeted in Victoria.
Local police were concerned that members of Queensland clubs had travelled to Victoria after a crackdown by the government in Queensland.
Carter has been charged with conspiring to commit aggravated burglary, conspiracy to commit extortion, possessing a firearm and breaching bail.
Court documents reveal Carter and others allegedly planned to extort $10,000 from a former club member who was kicked out of the club in October.
The documents reveal that police have details of meetings of club officials including Carter — called ‘church meetings’ by members — gained through the use of cameras and listening devices.
The court heard the extortion plots may have been motivated by the club’s money problems.
The bail hearing also revealed allegations that club members discussed stealing money and drugs from another former member who had joined the Mongols motorcycle club.
Many Finks members joined the US-based Mongols in 2013. The court heard Carter moved to the Mongols, but later returned to the Finks.
Prosecutor Peter Rose opposed Carter’s bail.
“Violence was not just talked about, there were weapons,” he told the court.
Court documents allege Carter was caught on camera holding a semi-automatic hand gun, when he is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Carter’s lawyer Adrian Lewin argued there were “just associations”, not direct evidence, to prove his client was involved in the conspiracies, as Carter had been in jail until the middle of October.
Annette Carter, the defendant’s mother, told Magistrate Suzanne Cameron that her son could live with her if he was bailed.
Ms Carter told the court she had not had much contact with her son in the past 10 years, until she moved to Melbourne early last year.
She also said she would report him to the authorities if he was in breach of his bail conditions.
But prosecutor Peter Rose argued against it.
“Her ability to curtail his criminal activity you’d have to say is really non-existent,” Mr Rose said. “These are serious, not minor offences.”
Mr Lewin said the case against his client was not overwhelming.
“How much is bluster and how much is reality?” he asked the court.
Mr Rose said Carter had breached bail conditions in the past, failing to abide by curfew, residency and reporting requirements.
“He’s been given chances, he’s had bail,” Mr Rose told the court.
Magistrate Cameron rejected the bail application.
“You can have a whole suite of conditions but they are useless if he shows a propensity of non-compliance,” she told the court.
“Previous bail [rulings] had stringent conditions but they were breached and he further offended.”
THE TRIKING VIKING COVERS THE ELVIS AND THE LAKE SHRINE TEMPLE TOUR– Nested in 10 acres surrounding what’s called Santa Ynez Lake (more like a large pond) 1/4 mile from the Pacific Ocean just up sunset Blvd from the coast.
It honors the five major world religions and includes a memorial to Mahatma Ghandi where a portion of his ashes are said to be enshrined.
The grounds have been compared to a Disney version of a botanical garden with everything manicured and pristinely perfect.
http://www.bikernettrikes.com/pages/TRIKING_VIKING_TEMPLE_TOUR_Part_4.aspx
A NEW WEEK COMING UP— Each week presents us with tremendous opportunities. It’s up to us to step up and make them happen. At the end of each week we have the opportunity to review our project lists and click off the accomplishments and progress.
I make a list every week and go after it with a vengeance. I’m cool with my projects and responsibilities. But when others are involved and you are forced to rely on them, sometimes shit slips.
I try to do my part then hope for progress. So, now I’m gritting my teeth over the building, since the city jumped into the mix, and our trike effort is waiting on a frame for too long. It has me pacing the decks.
And here’s another challenge. Do you receive our e-mail blog announcements? Are we sending them too often? How can we improve them?
TODAY’S INSPIRATION
A person should be like a rubber ball: The harder you hit it, the higher it bounces.
A heart should be like a ball of dough:
The more you knead it, the greater its resilience.
–The Venerable Master Hsing Yun
In the meantime, we have a new Storz café Sportster feature coming, the Carducci Dual Sport kit feature, and new BDI exhaust tech, and the definition of a Performance Bagger, from Strickly Hawgs. And there’s so much more headed your way. I’m thinking about a life and times for 2015. I need to vent, maybe it would help the stress.
Ride Free Forever,
–Bandit
