The Weekend Roundup

Hey, The Cannonball kicked off today in Maine. I once talked to Kiwi Mike about building me and Dr. Hamster a Cannonball Indian. He was too busy at the time and a brother, who is into vintage bikes called, “Do you really want to ride a spindly old rigid frame across the country at 25 […]

Hey, The Zero Tolerance issue surfaced again. The governor of California, who once was a hippy, called for zero emissions. That’s impossible unless he sends armed guard to every home to confiscate you barbecue or fire pit. It’s nuts and impossible, but the dream of any control freak, who wants more control and power. Let’s

Hey, Started to feel strange about a week ago. I worked and napped too regularly. I tired too quickly, and then I started to feel a thickness in my neck and lungs. This weekend it hit me hard just as I was taking break-in laps with the Panhead. I finally got it to run consistently.

Hey, Life is incredible, the twists and turns it takes. But the key is how you look at anything that happens. You can be relieved, happy, mad, sad, distraught, elated over anything. Or just stay mellow and go for a ride. Let’s hit the news. WISCONSIN ATTACK ON BIKERNET CONTINUES—This is incredible. Where other states

Hey, It’s a wrap at the Rally, although Sturgis grows every year from a place people leave, to a place where people stay for awhile. More and more folks are moving to the Badlands. I’m considering it. There’s a side of me that always wanted to live in the West where freedom still rings, where

Hey, I need to run a couple of concepts past you. First, I watched a documentary series on the 1929 depression, which at one point led to prohibition of booze. Prohibition suddenly reminded me of what’s happening around fossil fuels. I could go on and on, but I’ll let your brain cells work on it.

Hey, I did it again. Just as I removed a major project from my list I found another one. Oh, but the Redhead sold the 5-Ball Racing Van right out from under me. I no longer have a 4-wheeler. I tried to hook up a LIFT account so I could get around. Last night the

Hey, Another interesting day in Paradise. Friday and Saturday were destined to be welding and brazing days to finish my art piece for Sturgis Fly Piston Charity Breakfast Auction. I asked the Redhead for complete silence during this time. Friday contained a solid 10 hours of welding without interruption and serious progress. I informed the

Hey, I have a few questions in this post. Let me know your thoughts. I’m reading a book called “Factfullness.” It’s supposedly about how life is currently wonderful on this planet, but the author falters with his claims. I will continue reading. In some very basic ways he’s right, then he stabs his remarks with

  Hey, I try to ride my bicycle with highbars once a week for a couple of miles and to a series of exercises in the Wilmington Park. It only takes me about 10 minutes to ride to the park over Avalon Boulevard and into a semi-industrial area, before I come to the massive Wilmington

Hey, This is sort of a mild day during a turbulent streak. There’s so much going on, but I sorta said I will take myself out of gear today and just mellow out. I tried to start the Panhead yesterday, but as I suspected I need to take the Linkert off again and see where

  Hey, It was Born Free Weekend with all the action out at Irvine Lake, Santiago Canyon with bikes rolling in from all over the southland to check the new custom rides, the builders’ bikes and the bands. No Colors allowed, but we saw a Christian club hanging out. It’s the best representation of our

Hey, I don’t know how you feel about facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Wayn, etc? I’m busy and they slow me down. I love what I do on Bikernet and constantly wish we could do more. At some point I needed to face how much we could produce with the funds we make and the resources we

Hey, This is interesting. I like being a solitary guy. It’s always been my concept of a biker. One guy and his motorcycle on the adventure of life. Riding is solitary. So yesterday looked to be a day of working-out meditation, tinkering with the Panhead and waiting for the Redhead to come home. Then my

Hey, It’s Sunday and Memorial Day and time to think, respect and reflect. I discovered through one of my best friends, Dr. Hamster, something more we all need to think about. It’s one of the mysteries of human existence and life. I’m in the process of trying to figure out why the government wants to

  Hey, What an interesting weekend. Friday after the News I called my State Farm agent and told him about the new 19?? Panhead. The California title arrived. I made up a year. Who knows what it is. Sheri emailed my insurance card. I took the title and the card to my AAA office and

Hey, Life is so nuts we need to keep it light once in a while. This has been an incredible week. First I hear the current deal for Easyriders Magazine group is no longer on the table. I made a call, and a new deal was kicked off with a passionate player (ex-staff member) who

Hey, As I went to bed last night I had the perfect title for the Sunday Post, but I didn’t force myself to write it down, so this morning it’s gone. But that’s never bad. I’ve watched a couple of interesting lectures recently. I’ll try to share some findings with you. Kids hate big business.

Hey, It’s interesting and I’m constantly searching for the correct path. I have my ear to the ground constantly is search of solutions for the political issues attacking us. But I don’t see concern for these issues in many main publications. So there’s a question or two. Don’t they care? Do they believe we’re doomed,

Hey, Life is strange. One day I’m working with a local artist on a sculpture sketch for the Port of Los Angeles. The next, I’m helping a local rider install a rear chain drive on his Dyna with a Barnett Clutch. The next I’m road testing a new Vanderhall Trike and working on a book

Hey, I don’t know where to start this morning. Frankie came over with his ’05 Dyna to have me torque the compensating sprocket. His primary chain was too tight and we adjusted it and torgued the compensator nut. Last week he complained of noise and a clunk from the primary. I mentioned in the news

HEY, THIS IS A GOOD ONE—I’m blown away daily about things I learn. I’m more confused than I was on Thursday with the news. But fuck it, let’s party. We received the opportunity to drive a Vanderhall Venice Trike. Amazing! The entire driveline is GMC with a four-cylinder turbo-charged engine and front wheel drive. Let’s

Hey, Another day in Paradise. It’s all good and nuts. I’m working on a motorcycle screenplay. I hope to point out the fun and freedom associated with riding motorcycles. I’m also thinking about writing another book, but I should sell the ones I have. This one was going to be based in Tombstone, Arizona. I

Hey, Valeria Thompson survived the crash of a lifetime at over 300 miles an hour in perhaps the most Aerodynamic motorcycles on the planet built by Denis Manning. Incredible. http://blog.bikernet.com/racer-valerie-thompson-walks-away-from-343-mph-crash-during-world-speed-trial-in-australia/ I spoke to Dave Perewitz in Daytona. He is done with Bonneville due to increased regulations and the cost of hauling teams to the salt.