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Hey,

Do you ever have one of those weeks? It started out sorta glum, like nothing was going as planned. I started to write this on Tuesday.



I won’t touch on a couple of items. They will be covered in the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum News.

Monday was a blur of negativity. I have an adage about bad days. You need to learn when to step back and take a break. But on the other-hand I met an old Biker on Main Street. He was a friend of Ray Wheeler, and I ran into Tate in Bonneville. We were shooting the shit and he offered to help with Emporium projects. I took him up on it and Monday (supposed to be my day off) we packed the 5-Ball van with heavy shit and we headed to Bandit’s Emporium on Main.



He was game for more, so we made another trip. The Emporium began to take shape. I had to install the final backing for the inside dragon and paint it. I made multiple trips to ACE hardware. I painted and patched like crazy.



Got a text, “Meet me at the Emporium at 8:00 a.m. I did and Tim from Flat Earth studios waited to check out the location for the art on the front of the building. He also delivered the modified art for the inside.



Panhead John volunteer to help. He came over Tuesday, while I worked with Legendary Electric on the lighting for the front of the building. I then discovered bad lights on the back around the garage. They ran into technical difficulties over the front door and shifted to the garage out back. We will have new motion detecting lights, plus improved wiring in the garage. I’m going to owe these guys a small fortune.



John and I mounted the art on the inside of the building wrong and had to switch two panels. Then he pointed out the error of my construction ways and we straightened out our crate and barn wood displays. We bolted down the barnwood shelves.



Then a guy from AT&T showed up. They mistakenly mounted a WiFi booster tree on my roof. It took some chasing, but I finally got the answer, “Wrong building.” The 3-man crew returned and set to straightening it out. There were three massive blocks on the roof where the NCOM guys once anchored a hot air balloon. They had to go.



The AT&T crew came with a long reach crane apparatus. They owed me one, and I asked if they could remove the blocks. I had already muscled four slightly smaller ones off the roof successfully. The boss said he would and 45 minutes late said, “They’re too heavy.”



That did it. We were challenged. Two mid 70s old farts climbed up on the roof with an old beer keg trolley. We loaded one at a time and tossed them off the roof. Bada Bing.

I climbed tall ladders all day touching up the front of the building for Tim and then on the roof several times. Next, we need to handle some grouting efforts and touch up the top of the stone facia.

In all cases this week, we looked for options and then good shit started to happen.

Let’s hit the news:



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UTAH HARLEY DEALERSHIPS GET SUED--Allegedly Installed Illegal Exhausts

Why not do the illegal exhaust installation via home-based mechanics or DIY?

A group of Harley-Davidson dealerships in Utah has got a federal judge who ruled that a lawsuit can move forward against them for installing aftermarket exhausts without catalytic converters.

The case boils down to Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, the case's plaintiff and environmental nonprofit, had accused a slew of Harley-Davidson dealerships around the Salt Lake area of EPA violations, as well as noise violations.

They contend that these dealerships had either installed aftermarket exhausts without catalytic converters or removed said catalytic converters, thus allowing the modified motorcycles to spew more pollution and noise.

The U.S. District Judge David Barlow decided that only the EPA violations portion of the case would proceed, with the nonprofit having enough evidence to make a compelling case. The group's request for a preliminary injunction against those dealerships, as well as the noise violation, however, were struck down.

The original lawsuit is from 2022 and targeted four dealerships around the Salt Lake area all owned by the same LLC.

Utah has become somewhat of a battleground of EPA violations in recent years, including coal-rolling diesel trucks, despite the state government's anti-environmental stances.

Referred Sources: https://www.rideapart.com

--Wayfarer







HOT NEW BUFFALO CHIP LEGENDS RIDE NEWS—New Location!

Belle Fourche Welcomes Legends Riders to Historic Town

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride presented by Progressive is carving a new path for 2024. The City of Belle Fourche and Tri-State Museum are rolling out the red carpet to welcome Legends Riders this year as the ride’s starting point. After gathering to enjoy the town, the Ride will leave from the Center of the Nation Monument adjacent to the Museum then head east along scenic highway 212. Riders will enjoy a fresh view of seldom seen geographic features in the Black Hills on the kind or open roads they came to the Black Hills to explore.

Once at the Buffalo Chip, a reception in the Gardens, exclusive tour of Motorcycles as Art and the anticipated auction await. Plus dinner, celebrity meet & greets and Aaron Lewis on the main stage!

Rally riders may be less familiar with Belle Fourche than some other Black Hills towns that boast more but make no mistake: Belle Fourche is entrenched in western history and folklore. Colorful characters the likes of Calamity Jane, Seth Bollock, Teddy Roosevelt and an assortment of cowhands, pioneers and fortune-hunters strolled Saloon Street and pushed open the swinging doors. In fact, the legendary Butch Cassidy, Sundance Kid and their Hole in the Wall Gang perpetrated their first bank heist in Belle. Poorly planned, they got away with less than $100 and one of them, who fell off his horse on the way out of town, was later caught hiding in the saloon privy!



On the commerce side, Belle Fourche became one of the most important livestock shipping points in the world thanks to Seth Bullock, who enticed the railroad into Belle with free right-of-way across his property in the late 1880s. As the story goes, Bullock’s cowboys roped and dragged the courthouse several miles to get it closer to Belle, where the track was being laid! And Belle’s Center of the Nation wool shipping warehouse remains one of the largest in the country.

On the day of the Legends Ride, Monday, August 5, riders can check in at ride registration in front of the Tri-State Museum starting at 10:30 a.m. and stage their bikes for the ride. Then there’s time to enjoy the Museum’s displays of western life in South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming along with viewing displays from Legend Ride sponsors and getting advice on spending time in town from the Chamber of Commerce. There are western stores, antique emporiums and yes, some of those saloons still welcome characters.

Dignitary interviews start at 1:30, followed by a press conference and group photo around the Center of the Nation Monument. Then it’s kickstands up at 3:00 and off to the Chip for a jam-packed evening of Rally fun, reserved for Legends Riders only.

Rider contributions benefit the Special Olympics South Dakota Rapid City Flame and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.

See more and reserve at: https://www.buffalochip.com/legendsride/the-event/





INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ACTION-- Factory Rider Tyler O’Hara Pilots S&S Indian FTR to Victory, Maintains SuperHooligan Championship Points Lead

Two-Time Defending SuperHooligan Champion Tyler O’Hara Secures First and Third Place, Following Bar-to-Bar Action at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Featuring two race winners, multiple lap leaders, and bar-to-bar action, the third stop of the 2024 SuperHooligan National Championship (SHNC) at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca proved nothing short of exhilarating. In the front of the pack is two-time defending SuperHooligan Champion Tyler O’Hara, who earned his first win of the 2024 season and maintained the series points lead following the doubleheader.



Race 1 featured fierce competition among multiple riders from start to finish. In a shortened six-lap race, O’Hara piloted his S&S Indian FTR to victory. In the final lap, O’Hara fell one spot as the pack of five riders made their way through the iconic corkscrew, though O’Hara stayed on the gas and was successful in making one final pass through turn 11, racing his FTR down the final stretch and past the checkered flag.

“This win couldn’t have come at a better time,” said O’Hara. “With a hometown audience, at this point in the season, a win is exactly what we needed to stay atop the leaderboard and push for another championship. Thank you to the entire S&S and Indian Motorcycle team, as the team had the FTR dialed in to near perfection.”

Through six races, O’Hara has 110 points and an eight-point lead in the championship standings. MotoAmerica’s SHNC will continue at Mid-Ohio August 16-18 and conclude at Circuit of the Americas September 13-15.



A special thanks to Indian Motorcycle Racing sponsors: S&S®, Progressive Insurance®, Mission® Foods, Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties® and Performance Finance. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, X and Instagram.





BREAKING NEWS--Tell Congress to Pass Resolution to Stop EPA Regulation Mandating EV’s

In response to the EPA’s recently finalized tailpipe emissions standards for Model Years 2027 to 2032, which require automakers to ramp up electric vehicle sales to comply, U.S. Representative John James (R-MI) and U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions, H.J. Res. 136 and S.J. Res. 75, to overturn the regulation. SEMA strongly supports these CRA resolutions, which require a majority vote in the Senate and House to pass.

Under the EPA’s tailpipe emissions standards, up to 83% of new vehicles sold by 2032 could be forms of electric vehicles. Congress must pass this CRA resolution to stop the EPA’s regulatory overreach, allow consumers to have the freedom to purchase the vehicle that works best for their families, and prevent vehicle manufacturers from being forced to meet unrealistic mandates driven by the most aggressive light-duty emissions regulations in U.S. history.

--SEMA



"This is all insane and no one will put Climate Change on trial. It’s like a new untested religion pushed by Al Gore and no one challenges the premise on a national stage. Someday…" --Bandit






He quickly adopted the nickname "Jock" so he wouldn't be confused with another racer named Joseph Addison "J. A." McNeil from Canada. Jock's true first name is unclear but is probably James. Newspaper articles of the time initially list his first name as James, then John but that is his brother's name. He was said to be a Scottish or European Racing Champion, but there is no known history back up that claim.

In just a few weeks, the Little Scot, on his JAP special racer nick named "Auld Nick" (Scottish slang for Old Devil), would become a crowd favorite, and a dominant force at the Stadium Motordrome.

*From Mototique Blog






The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum today announced the unveiling of a spectacular new painting by the renowned artist Scott Jacobs. The painting, titled “Rivals in the Dust,” features two icons of American flat track motorcycle racing, Scotty Parker and Jared Mees, both nine-time AMA Flat Track Champions. The unveiling event will take place at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum on Monday, August 5 at 1 PM. This special event is open to the public with tickets available through the Sturgis Museum. The event will be highlighted by the unveiling, along with a chance to meet Jacobs, Parker and Mees.

Scott Jacobs, known for his hyper-realistic paintings and his passion for motorcycles, has created a masterpiece that captures the essence of flat track racing and the competitive spirit of these legendary champions. The 42 inch by 26 inch painting showcases Scotty Parker and Jared Mees in action, tucked down for speed on a dirt track, Parker aboard his Harley-Davidson XR750 and Mees riding an Indian FT750.



"We are incredibly honored to host the unveiling of this stunning painting by Scott Jacobs," said Craig Bailey, President of the Sturgis Museum's Board. "This event not only celebrates the extraordinary careers of Scotty Parker and Jared Mees, but also underscores the rich history and culture of motorcycle racing, much of which is captured here at the Museum."

The unveiling promises to be an event of a lifetime for flat track racing aficionados. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet Scott Jacobs, Scotty Parker, and Jared Mees in person. The trio will be present to reveal the painting and share their thoughts and stories with the audience.



Tickets for the event are priced at $50, which includes admission to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and a limited-edition poster featuring the new painting. The first 100 ticket purchasers are guaranteed an opportunity to meet the three honored guests.

Jacobs has donated the #1 giclee print of the painting to the Museum to be auctioned online. Bidders can find the auction through the Museum's website or the link below.

Following the unveiling event at the Museum, the painting will be on display at the Scott Jacobs Gallery in Deadwood SD, starting at 3:00 pm on that same day.







NEW FROM THE DIME BAG EMPIRE—This handy machine will be delivered next week. Once I get it dialed in, I'll be able to grow and expand with more leather m/c seats, products and maybe start making leather upholstery for kustom automobiles in my route 66 shop.

--Adam Croft
President
Dime Bag Leathers







INSPIRATION FROM THE BASE OF THE MOUNTAIN--
from Epoch Times









--Sam Burns
Talent Scout
Bikernet.com™







Riding a sidecar motorcycle is not difficult. It’s different – to the point that the correct way of saying “to ride a sidecar” is actually “to drive a sidecar.” Learning to drive a Ural does require practice, and, counterintuitively, the more experience with two-wheeled motorcycles you have, the more practice we advise getting before hitting the road on a sidecar.

As a side note: don’t be discouraged by those who describe their first experience with sidecar as terrifying – it’s no more terrifying than it was when you tried to ride your bicycle without training wheels for the first time. After gaining some experience, you'll appreciate the added stability of the third wheel and have more fun than any other vehicle you’ve ever driven!

--The Ural Team





BIKERNET SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING--Late Recon wife's training.

Texas Red asked Jodi did her late husband leave her with any self-defense training, him being a biker and all. She said he instructed her to yell and run like hell.

"That shit ain't gonna work in an attack,” Red told her. “You cock your hand back and strike with the heel of your hand. Aim for the nose and the attacker will see stars. If it’s a guy kick him in the nuts with your boot. If that don't stop the attacker catch him or her on the inside of the knee kicking outward. That will do the trick…

--Gearhead





WISDOM FROM THE WARRIOR--
Eternal Student: Experience of "being"

An experience of "being" as opposed to be "branded" by environment or by our own shortcomings.

"Be all you can be and be the one who makes it be so." ~ Ujjwal Dey

All eventualities are ultimately the sum of our actions and inactions. Be present and grounded in the here and now. The decisions should always depend on that moment and not based on what memories haunt us from the past and what anxieties about future weigh upon our vision.

It is easy to seek retribution, vengeance and suspect people and organizations based on their history. Yet, if we were so perfect, we would have forgiven them already.

A warrior is not a man of war. A warrior is a man, a complete one, trained to be the best in mind, body and spirit. It is the combats in our head that leads us to success or failure. It is the battle between brain and heart that lifts or destroys our spirit.

Fight to be free from past and future so that you are the defender and soldier of the present situation. Self-defence starts by protecting ourselves from what we think, say and do.

Here is a Zen thought for you all....
"Leave your front door and your back door open. Allow your thoughts to come and go. Just don't serve them tea.” -Shunryu Suzuki

Source:
https://www.taijutsu.art/2024/07/eternal-student-experience-of-being.html

--Dr.Wayfarer
Research Specialist
Bikernet.com







HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES--BUILD Moto Sponsorship

* Mentors and high school students pair up to build motorcycles in a year-long competition.

* H-D announced their new sponsorship of BUILD Moto ("BUILD") starting with the 2025 season.

Harley-Davidson has signed on as the new sponsor of BUILD Moto for the next three years. The sponsorship includes donated items like motorcycles, parts and accessories, as well as access to motorcycle manufacturing experts and additional support for program operations.



BUILD provides high school students an opportunity to learn technical skills including design, welding, fabrication, repair, machining, media, and more, through motorcycle construction. In addition to acquiring technical skills, teams also participate in marketing and fundraising efforts and host local events showcasing their work. BUILD program elements also emphasize the development of strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Teams of students from local high schools are organized to design and rebuild a motorcycle to American Motorcycle Association (AMA) flat track racing standards. Each team is matched with at least one faculty advisor from their school and up to three mentors who act as coaches and team leaders. Teams are required to document their progress with photos and videos posted to social media. Teams are judged on design, execution, and completion of milestones throughout the build timeline, culminating in a bike reveal and awards event at the end of the program.

The bike builders from the 2024 season also received a special invitation to show off their motorcycles at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival opening ceremony at Davidson Park in Milwaukee on July 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

"Our involvement with BUILD Moto represents our commitment to STEAM learning and helping to teach the next generation of designers, engineers, and trades experts. Working with high schoolers who are empowered to create a bike that is race-ready is really rewarding. It's a thrill to see their confidence grow during the build and showcase what they've learned as the pit crew on race day," commented Shanna Beanan, STEAM Program Manager, Harley-Davidson.

BUILD is a 501(c)3 organization that operates through contributions from volunteer board members, mentors, faculty advisers, local businesses, volunteers, students, and parents. There are several ways to get involved.

Become a mentor. By mentoring a team, you'll be working directly with the students to build a motorcycle.

Work a booth. Supplies are provided to host a BUILD booth at any event that reaches students and motorcycle enthusiasts to promote awareness of the program.
Volunteer at an event. Help with parking, selling merchandise, set up, and/or tear down.

Learn more at http://buildmoto.com/.







ANOTHER LECTURE FROM OUR SELF-CONFIDENCE GUIDE--AFGO

Another F#kin Growth Opportunity or Another Fantastic Growth Opportunity

Yesterday our wonderful minister, Dr. Pat Campbell, from the Calgary Centre for Spiritual Living in Calgary did a talk titled AFGO.

We all face these growth opportunities, usually daily, some monumental and some small. I've learned I never grow from my successes but from my challenges. Although sometimes I place way too much energy into the challenge, rather than the solution. The truth is I've learned to welcome these challenges and deal with them.

On Friday I received an e-mail that was another AFGO. This e-mail haunted me all weekend, although I couldn't do anything until Monday. I put way too much energy into the AFGO. After hearing her talk I decided I was going to enjoy the present day and deal with the AFGO Monday.

This morning, I decided to write an affirmation of how I am going to handle any future AFGO’s.

Today I am open to all experiences. I welcome any AFGO, for I know it is Another Fantastic Growth Opportunity.

I take the energy that I used to put into the problem and now channel it to the solution. I let go of any fear or doubt and replace it with Faith and Action. I have the solution for any challenge. I welcome Another Fantastic Growth Opportunity!

I expect everything I do to prosper. I expect new and wonderful experiences to come to me. I am living in complete confidence and that I will prospered in everything I do.

And So It Is

Namaste

“Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

--Yale