In the early years of motoring, the Burma-Vita Company found a novel way to advertise its brushless shaving cream. Burma-Shave advertising signs, with their humorous, serial jingles, were spaced far apart on the roadside and made sense only to someone traveling at 35 miles per hour. From the 1920s to the 1960s, motorists had fun […]
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Hey, Is life nuts or what? Don’t ask me. I’m just a grubby biker. Check out the news and let me know what you think. MORE EUROPEAN GOVERNMENT–Are you prepared for upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? The GDPR goes into effect May 25, 2018 across the European Union. Under these regulations, companies must adhere
FREEZING SUNDAY POST for February 25, 2018 Read More »
I just watched the George Clooney and Evan McGregor film, “Men who Stare at Goats.” It made no sense, but about a decade before the Iraq war, maybe two, I owned goats and was a member of the Hells Angels. I lived on a half-acre in Sun Valley on the outskirts of the San Fernando
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Hey, Bandit is still gone. He told me he would be back by now but apparently…. not. That’s why I’m a little late gettnng this put together. We got some great photos from the Colorado Motorcycle Expo’s wet t-shirt contest so be on the look out for those sprinkled in to the
THE CONFUSION SUNDAY POST for February 18, 2018 Read More »
Postcards were utilized as means of advertising more than a hundred years ago as seen in this one printed by a California shop offering both bicycles and motorcycles. Before there was Twitter and text messaging there were postcards. Tons of them. Billions have been posted from every country in the world, the appearance
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Hey,What a weekend . I am sorry I am late with the Sunday Post. But this weekend has been out of control. I’m not sure if Bikernet readers know but I am not a rider. I have uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends that ride but I do not. I have tremors in my arms and
THE FIDDLE-FOOTED SUNDAY POST for February 11, 2018 Read More »
Hey, It’s that day. Guys are setting up at the David Mann Chopper Fest. Some of the brothers rode to Ventura to party in the streets last night. Someone showed me a bag of magic mushrooms and I ran the opposite direction. Some of us are trying to get out to the tattoo exhibit at
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY POST for February 4, 2018 Read More »
Hey, I’m confused today, how can we unify the country and make progress down the right path. Tough one. Does this whacky planet need conflict to fuel the fires, or if we are not attacking Facism or Communism we attack each other. I’m talking in big circles. We were once just a bunch of bikers
THE UNIFIED SUNDAY POST for January 28, 2018 Read More »
Hey, We are living through interesting times. They are perplexing times and in some respects I don’t get it. When the whole Global Warming threat kicked off so many folks gave into it, as if to say, “The oil companies have fucked with us in the past, I guess the regulators must be right.” All
FIGHTING SUNDAY POST for January 21, 2018 Read More »
Celebration planning took over the Cantina. The girls received new celebratory uniforms. The Chinaman busted ass on a new menu. Everything would be repaired, from electrical to plumbing, and then detailed by the busy staff. A strong sense of elation filled the air. The two stolen motorcycles were returned to their owners and brothers around
Cantina Episode 78: Party Action Read More »
Hey, Great weekend to catch a nasty cold, Playoffs mania. I haven’t watched football all year. I caught a cold the other day from the Redhead and bada bing I feel like shit. So don’t mind me if I’m off key today. Let’s get with the program. Another game is going to start… STURGIS MUSEUM
PLAYOFFS SUNDAY POST for January 14, 2018 Read More »
Hey, This feels like Turmoil weekend with Trump attacking the marijuana industry, the HORSE magazine troubles, Easyriders deal shifted and the Chopper King Show in jeopardy. Hell, three women melted down before my eyes on Friday. Jeremiah blamed it on the Super Moon. Let me know if you’ve experienced upheaval in your life this week.
TURMOIL SUNDAY POST for January 7, 2018 Read More »
Hey, It’s that time of the year or of the next year. This day is extremely meaningful to me, almost more than any other day of the year. It represents the gift of another year. Sure, party and relax tomorrow. Watch a few games, but then a new year begins, so be prepared. I joke
NEW YEARS EVE SUNDAY POST for New Years Eve Goddammit Read More »
Hey, I watched a documentary last night by the Labor Secretary for the Clinton admin, Robert Reich. He’s been in the business of working for the government for 50 years. The film was about his recent book and economic problems with the United States. He spent an hour explaining the problems and five minutes on
OH JOY, SUNDAY POST for December 17, 2017 Read More »
Hey, Just returned from Cuba, which is the size of Florida. It’s ridiculous we didn’t end up with that island, but we fucked it up. Unlike England we have never been good at governing outside entities. Take a look at what we are doing in Puerto Rico and Haiti. Ridiculous. Both of these places should
THE CUBAN ESCAPE SUNDAY POST for December 10, 2017 Read More »
Hey, I’ve been thinkin’ about it. If I really wanted to, I could bitch and moan about the shitty deal that I’ve been given this week (Bandit livin’ it up in 80 degree Cuba, while we’re all freezin’ and working our asses off). I’m not going to complain because if you want to be someone
TACO TUESDAY NOW ON SUNDAY, SUNDAY POST for December 3, 2017 Read More »
Hey, I’m thinking about the New Year and how to approach it. What the hell do we do, correct, fight or walk away from? This would be a good topic for Tony Sanfelipo. I feel like the message needs to be facebook simple and direct. I listened to an interview by an author about federalism
SUPPORT SUNDAY POST for November 26, 2017 Read More »
Women are an anomaly to men. A woman should just be another person, but she is not. Women are blossoms on two delicate feet, sex goddesses, play toys, objects of power and stature, and temptresses like a field of opium. Some of them want to be all of the latter and some just want to
Old Guy Girl Feature Read More »
Hey, Damn, it’s already that time of the year and the holidays will be gone in a flash. I will give pause all week long to give thanks to all the people who have been a wonderful part of my life this year. We’ve accomplished so much on Bikernet, with bikes, with our headquarters and
GIVE THANKS SUNDAY POST for November 19th, 2017 Read More »
Hey, I had a thought. You know me, I can’t stop. Are government officials elected to protect you or protect your freedoms? It also dawned on my feeble brain that the best way to get votes is to pay for them. If you give people money and free health care they should be all yours.
REMEMBER SUNDAY POST for November 12, 2017 Read More »
Hey, I’ll try this again. Don’t forget Daylight Savings Time and roll back your clocks. I rode my new/old Panhead again yesterday. Dr. Hamster picked up his rebuilt Pan engine from Bennett’s Performance yesterday and brought it to the shop. We’re getting close to starting to assemble this classic. I moved Frankie’s Dyna from the
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SUNDAY POST for November 5th, 2017 Read More »
The 2017 Las Vegas Bikefest was once again, one KILLER EVENT. The combination of a city as strong as Las Vegas with motorcycles, bands, parties, events, beautiful ladies, MMA Fighters, and soooooo much more, well this combination just can’t be beat. Enjoy the images in the Cantina, it’s a rather large gallery, so pull
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Hey, It’s not thanksgiving but I want to acknowledge something: Friends, brothers and associates. Two things caused me to think about this topic. One, I’ve been thinking about escaping restrictive, congested, California for Deadwood South Dakota. Second, because I am spending more time with my grandson Frank and talking with him about his future plans.
BROTHERHOOD SUNDAY POST for Oct. 29, 2017 Read More »
Hey, We’re living through strange times. Give me your thoughts on the following. Here’s what the Wayfarer said, “Leave Trump alone. Forget climate change. Just focus on cool builds and new technology. Get the politics out of the coverage on the website. It is like one drop of bacteria that makes the whole bucket of
WARRING SUNDAY POST for October 22, 2017 Read More »
