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Sponsors for Indian Motorcycle Racing’s King of the Bagger efforts include Mission Foods, S&S, Medallia, Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited.

To learn more about each race team, visit SSCycle.com, RolandSands.com, Saddlemen.com and LloydzGarage. com. For information about Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Rider Safety- American Roadways Are More Dangerous, Report States

- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reporting that deaths among all types of motorists on America’s roadways jumped about 7 percent in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period last year. An estimated 9,560 people died in Q1, and fatalities on public streets and highways have increased every quarter since Q2 of 2020.

NHTSA stated that the first three months of 2022 saw the highest number of Q1 fatalities since 2002. Preliminary data reported by the Federal Highway Administration also estimated that the miles traveled for all motor vehicles in the first quarter increased by about 40.2 billion miles, and that the fatality rate for the first quarter of 2022 rose to 1.27 fatalities per 100 million miles.

“As we see these numbers rise, the MIC and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation have been working to raise the issue of rider safety at all levels of government,” said Scott Schloegel, senior vice president at the Government Relations Office for both associations.

The MIC’s GRO worked with congressional leaders to secure a resolution recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and worked with NHTSA and the White House to secure a letter from President Biden. The MIC Communications Department partnered with MIC member Progressive Insurance to send an email with MSF safety tips to 1.8 million motorcycle policy holders. Communications also promoted motorcycle safety on national, local-market, and Spanishlanguage television.

THE PFAS PROBLEM - “Forever Chemicals” Now Headlining National News

The nationally broadcast “Sunday Morning” on CBS recently led the news program with a report on PFAS – the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals used for decades in many consumer products and a wide range of powersports products from riding gear to vehicle components.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, PFAS components break down very slowly over time, and both federal and state governments have examined the health impacts, introducing many bills to ban PFAS use. The MIC has spotlighted PFAS as a major powersports industry challenge, and has called on OEs, aftermarket companies, and riding gear manufacturers to learn about government PFAS proposals and to start looking for ways to replace PFAS in the products they sell. - MIC

That’s right, new gas burning cars will no longer be for sale in the country’s largest state in less than 15 years. Other states, including Massachusetts and Washington have already signaled that they would follow California’s lead. What does the future of motorcycling look like? Will the bike you are riding today be legal in a few years? What will your kids or grandkids be riding… or will they even be allowed to own a motorcycle? Your Freedom is under assault and without your help we can’t fight back! Thank you to all the members of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation for defending your Freedoms. We need all street riders to join this fight, if you are not a member of the MRF click on the logo below to join. Ride Safe and Ride Free!

Charity Effort Of The Month -

Checking back in as the Comoto Family of Brands is excited to share its partnership with GEICO to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF). The duo have already raised $50,000 to help support families affected by this disease. But the race is not over — Comoto hopes to surpass last year’s fundraising total of $305,000 this year and you can help spread this message!

Motorcycle Riders Foundation AlertWe Told You So…

At last year’s MRF Meeting of the Minds in Atlanta, Georgia the fate of the internal combustion engine was discussed. In fact, at the urging of ABATE of Illinois, the following language was added to the MRF’s 2022 Legislative Priorities: “Work to ensure the survival of combustion engines. Including elimination of the California air quality waivers which threaten combustion engine production.”

In October of 2021 California Governor Gavin Newson signed a bill into law banning the sale of all offroad, gas-powered engines, including generators, lawn equipment, pressure washers, chainsaws, weed trimmers, and even golf carts.

And less than one year later we learn this, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that governs motor vehicle emissions for the state adopted new rules that will require 35% of the new cars sold in the state are electric or plug-in hybrids by 2026, with that percentage rising to 68% by 2030 and 100% by 2035.

On September 18, Comoto will be hosting the 2022 National Ride for Kids Day fundraising event. This event includes 10% of proceeds across all participating brands (RevZilla, J&P Cycles, and Cycle Gear) being donated to the foundation. It also includes hosting the Philadelphia Ride for Kids. Full details can be found in the press release below my signature.

Would you be interested in sharing with your readers to encourage participation and bring awareness? I’d also be happy to connect you with a Comoto executive for an interview via phone or email to further discuss the company’s commitment to find a cure for pediatric brain cancer. -Cletis

WHAT’S NEXT? Think about the year as an opportunity to be involved, be informed, be active and creative. Find adventure and always follow the right path for truth and justice.

If you need a news shot in the arm, consider slipping over to Bikernet.com for our weekly news. In the meantime, ride fast and free forever! - Bandit

9 Finger Fabrication Chain Drive Sprocket Locking Tool Locking Tool for chain drive transmission sprocket installation. Never rely on blind Impact Gun “Ugga Ugga Torque” on your final drive sprocket. Made of .375” thick Steel and high tensile strength 530 chain, our locking tool lets you tighten your sprocket nut to correct factory specification. Designed to land against pivot shaft/swingarm or use 1/2” square drive hole with breaker bar. $45.00 https://www.9fingerfabrication.com/product/chain-drive-sprocket-locking-tool/17?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Firebrand Monarch 4.5” Slip-ons for HD Touring Models

4.5” seems to be the ideal muffler diameter for sound, power and looks. Firebrand has taken that formula one step further on the modern HD touring machines with a highly tuned louvered stainless steel baffle. How do you tune a baffle? Isn’t it just a tube with some holes in it? This is where Firebrand’s expertise comes into play. The size and angle of the louvers as well as their location within the muffler are critical to capturing the exhaust gasses as they pass through. Too big and they slow velocity, too small and you risk a pitchy sounding muffler. Get it right and your bike sounds and performs like a proper v-twin should. The new Monarch Slip-ons from Firebrand does exactly that and finishes the muffler off with a durable and perfectly matched coating as well as a billet tip. Available for 1999 through 2022 HD Touring bikes in Asphalt Black or show chrome. All Firebrand exhaust are made in the heartland of the US and available at your local HardDrive dealer or check them out at https://firebrandmotorcycle.com

Drag Specialties Battery Cable Kit

Increase the starter performance of your bike by supplying maximum battery current to your starter motor with a Drag Specialties Battery Cable Kit. This kit contains all the cables you need to replace your OEM cables. The black 4-gauge cables are manufactured with pure electrolytic-grade 36-gauge tinned copper strands for maximum current transfer and superior flexibility. All cables have ¼” and terminals. Available for 17-22 FLHT, FLHR, FLHX, and FLTR models with a suggested retail price of $59.95. https://www.dragspecialties.com/search;q=21130798;r=eJyrVkrLzClJLSpWsoqOrQUAJusFKA%3D%3D

BDL’s new Billet clutch hub

BDL’s new CDB-720 is designed to be a direct replacement for the OEM chain drive basket on 2007 through current models. The specialized materials and one-piece design make it much stronger, durable and longer lasting. Installation is straightforward. The unit is offered in 2 versions; CDB-720 and CDB-720-SG4. The CDB720 which has no chain sprocket and starter ring gear. The CDB-720-SG-4 has the chain sprocket and the starter ring gear. The chain sprocket is cut into the basket by BDL the SG-4 ring gear is attached to it. For more info visit www.beltdrives.com

Z1R introduces the Dundee boot. Upgrade your riding footwear with the all-new Dundee boot from Z1R. Similar in fashion to popular high top tennis shoes, Z1R puts their own spin on it. A premium full grain leather chassis is matched with a durable, abrasion resistant, reinforced sole. Perforated panels are utilized for ventilation. A unique lace up design system allows you to secure and conceal the laces into a snap pocket. Don’t be that guy who rides with regular tennis shoes when you have this option. Available in sizes 7-14. Suggested retail $119.95. Head on over to your local Z1R dealer or www. Z1R.com to check these out!

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Ahillbilly went hunting one day in Oklahoma and bagged three ducks. He put them in the bed of his pickup truck and was about to drive home where he was confronted by an ornery game warden who didn’t like hillbillies.The game warden ordered to the hillbilly to show his hunting license, and the hillbilly pulled out a valid Oklahoma hunting license. The game warden looked at the license, then reached over and picked up one of the ducks, sniffed its butt, and said, “This duck ain’t from Oklahoma. This is a Kansas duck. You got a Kansas huntin’ license, boy?” The hillbilly reached into his wallet and produced a Kansas hunting license. The game warden looked at it, then reached over and grabbed the second duck, sniffed its butt, and said, “This ain’t no Kansas duck. This duck’s from Arkansas. You got an Arkansas license?” The hillbilly reached into his wallet and produced an Arkansas license. The warden then reached over and picked up the third duck, sniffed its butt, and said This ain’t no Arkansas duck. This here duck’s from South Carolina. You got a South Carolina huntin’ license?” Again the hillbilly reached into his wallet and brought out a South Carolina hunting license. The game warden was extremely frustrated at this point, and he yelled at the hillbilly “Just where the hell are you from? “The hillbilly turned around, bent over, dropped his pants, and said “You tell me, you’re the expert!!”.

Fritz

Aman walks into a bar obviously stone drunk, and asks for a drink. “Sorry” the bartender said but you obviously already had a little too much to drink. Fuming mad the drunk walks out the front door and walks into the side door. “Can I have a drink please.” “Sorry” the bartender says “but you can’t have a drink here.” The drunk walks out and goes in through the back door. “Can I please have a drink.” “Enough!” The bartender screamed “I told You No Drinks!” The Drunk looks at the bartender closely and exclaimed “Darn! how many bars you work at.”

Justin

The teacher had given the class an assignment. He stresses the importance of this particular assignment, and that no excuses will be accepted except illness (with a medical certificate) or a death in the immediate family (with a note from that member). A wise student pipes up: “What about extreme sexual exhaustion, sir?” The class breaks up laughing, and when they settle down the teacher responds with: “Well, I guess you’ll have to learn to write with your other hand.”

Tom

At the Urinal, An accountant, a lawyer and a cowboy were standing side-by-side using the urinal. The accountant finished, zipped up and started washing and literally scrubbing his hands...clear up to his elbows....he used about 20 paper towels before he finished. He turned to the other two men and commented, “I graduated from the University of Michigan and they taught us to be clean.” The lawyer finished, zipped up and quickly wet the tips of his fingers, grabbed one paper towel and commented, “I graduated from the University of California and they taught us to be environmentally conscious.” The cowboy zipped up and as he was walking out the door said, “I graduated from the University of Texas and they taught us not to piss on our hands.”

Earl

Two medical students were walking along the street when they saw an old man walking with his legs spread apart. He was stiff-legged and walking slowly. One student said to his friend: “I’m sure that poor old man has Peltry Syndrome. Those people walk just like that.” The other student says: “No, I don’t think so. The old man surely has Zovitzki Syndrome. He walks slowly and his legs are apart, just as we learned in class.” Since they couldn’t agree they decided to ask the old man. They approached him. And one of the students said to him, “We’re medical students and couldn’t help but notice the way you walk, but we couldn’t agree on the syndrome you might have. Could you tell us what it is?”

The old man said, “I’ll tell you, but first you tell me what you two fine medical students think.” The first student said, “I think it’s Peltry Syndrome.” The old man said, “You thought but you are wrong.” The other student said, “I think you have Zovitzki Syndrome.” The old man said, “You thought but you are wrong.” So they asked him, “Well, old timer, what do you have?”

The old man said, “I thought it was a fart but I was wrong, too!”

John