A 56' Panhead Outtta Texas

steve Bates better known as “Choppa” is a garage builder from the Saginaw section of Texas. An area that has become very rich in the underground chopper scene. In a place where you can pretty much build and ride 12 months out of the year, your bike and what you do around it can keep you sane and at times truly help you find your inner self.

Having been a builder for almost 15 years now, Steven once worked on building fat tire show bikes with his dad and brother back in the day, only to discover one day that his true calling was to cut ‘em up and build them chopper style.

With a new calling, Steven took to his garage to build for himself and with friends, his circle had grown from this sharing of knowledge. Going back to the way they did things back in the day garage life was his escape from the modern world. With loud blues blasting and old school handtools taking the place of the more modern-day tools was how Steven would get things done. And when not chopping things up, the local scene was a welcome spot to just be another builder where he could chill with no stress. I was lucky enough to meet Steven through a mutual friend, Robert Clague, who is quite the builder himself and has been featured in this lovely rag. Rob had first called to tell me about a new show, Boogie East, that would be going down in Daytona this past year. It was being put together by himself & Scott Hoepker of Chemical Candy and would be held over at Annie Oakley’s. Just those two namea alone

Article and Photos By: Mark Velazquez

told me that this would be a can’t miss event… I wasn’t wrong.

When I get to the show the boss here tells me that that I have to check out this sick chop out of Texas and hell yeah shoot it. As I walk toward the bike, not knowing Steven at all, the first thing that popped to me is the tank, sporting the head of John the Baptist on a plate. “WTF, I thought, “was I going to shoot this guy’s bike and then have him toss me in a dumpster? This would be interesting for sure.” And then I meet Steven, who happens to be the coolest laidback Texan I have ever met! Chillin’ in his brimmed hat and just laying low, he let me do my thing. As I spoke to him during the shoot I could understand why he ran with the likes of Scott and Rob, a builder that totally gets it and doesn’t care if you do.

Wondering about this bike and the journey to build it? Well, here is the story as told to me. What you see in front of you is a killer 1956 Panhead. A bare bone, ground up build. The engine was rebuilt by East Bay with a displacement of 74cu, stock heads, and S&S Super E carb topped off with a 4 speed RevTech tranny. As for that killer custom exhaust, made by Steven himself is one of my favorites that I have seen. Speaking of fabrications, those handle bars, controls, and gas tank are all works of Bate as well. And the frame, well let’s just say, chopped, chopped, chopped.

Now, of course I can’t wrap this story up without talking about this tank. With everything that is cool and so perfect on this bike sometimes you have that one element that brings everything together with meaning.

The bike is called Johnny, after our

good friend John the Baptist. John was not the first choice for this tank of controversy. The paint on this bike was done by Jakes Custom paint which is based out of the Chicago area and a friend of Stevens. The original image was slated to be an afro-punk chick to give it that throwback look but one night Jake and Steven were on the phone going over the paint scheme whe Steven told Jake he found this off the wall killer image of John the Baptist’s head on a platter. After taking a look that was all that was needed and off with his head and on to the bike it went! A true head turner and one of a kind.

Stepping out of one’s comfort zone is truly what pulled this bike together. Steven set out to push the mainstream aside. Showing that garage building is truly where it’s at. There are a thousand ways to skin a cat but that can also be said about chopping a bike, however the roots will never change, and we sometimes need people like Steven to remind of just where it all came from.

With the good comes the bad so let this be my final thought. After this build Steven loss his Mother in a terrible car

Owner: Steven “Choppa” Bates city/state: Saginaw, TX Fabrication By: Steven “Choppa” Bates Year: 1956 Model: Panhead time: 6 Months value: 20 Bucks & Your Mom ENGINE

Year: 1956 Model: Panhead Builder: East Bay ignition: Displacement: 74” pistons: heads: Stock Carb: S&S Super E cam: Stock Air Cleaner: BCM Exhaust:Choppa Primary: Choppa/RKB TRANSMISSION

Year: Make: RevTech Shifting: 4 Speed Frame

year: 196 make: Harley-Davidson rake: Stock Stretch: None front end

Type: 41mm Builder: Triple trees: extension: WHEELS

front Wheel: Size: ” front tire: front brake: rear Wheel: Size: 16” rear tire: Firestone rear brake: Cheapo PAINT

painter: Jake’s Custom Paint Color:White & Weird graphics: Custom molding: Jake’s Custom Paint chroming: Some Guy ACCESSORIES

Bars: Choppa risers: Choppa Hand Controls: foot controls: Choppa Fuel tank: Choppa oil tank: Choppa/Harley Front Fender: None rear Fender: Cheap-o/ Choppa seat: Choppa Headlight: Cheap-o taillight: Yep speedo: None

accident and 5 days later fell into a divorce which is pretty much coming to its end. He wanted these moments shared because from dark times come better days and since then he has been blessed to be asked to attend the next Michael Lichter show out in Sturgis as well as Fuel Cleveland with a new build. Without the motorcycle world around him and the builds that keep him busy, those days may have led to an unknown path which we just don’t know or care to know. A true example, the bikes define us just as much as we define them.

the Mid-March air was moderate in the Texas suburb. The little neighborhood road wandered past manicured yards that sat before upper-middle-class houses that lined either side of the street. Sometimes folks worked in yards or walked dogs. In one garage my Electra Glide sat beside an older Volvo. The four-bedroom home’s fenced backyard offered a swimming pool while inside the kitchen, two espresso machines waited beside a refrigerator stuffed to capacity. Near the living room’s cushy furnishings, a big flat screen hung over an electric massage chair. The bedroom’s king size bed offered separate heaters for each side. For over a month, I’d enjoyed the

unaccustomed luxury of this place.

It was a suburban adventure. Although I’d lost track of Toni Girl 20-years ago, we’d recently reconnected. She’s always had uncommon intelligence and, although far from wealthy by using her natural abilities coupled with hard work she’d created this sanctuary singlehandedly.

But my bike had been sitting for too long. An extended weekend ride seemed appropriate, and I planned accordingly. The Giddy Up Vintage Chopper Show would begin on Thursday in New Braunfels some 130-miles west, and this seemed as good an excuse as any to move out. That Saturday the Machine Gun Preacher would also hold a poker run in a nearby town. I’d heard of this guy and seen the movie as well. For those unfamiliar with the name San Childers, or “The Machine Gun Preacher” here’s how the film portrays his story:

Sam was an outlaw biker/drug dealer/collection agent with violent tendencies who’d spent a lot of time in prison. Upon release from one particular stretch, Sam learned his wife had become a Christian. Eventually, Sam accompanied her to church where he gave himself to Christ. He cleaned up, and things changed. With uncommon earning capacity, Sam built a construction company that enjoyed considerable success. He also built a beautiful house for his family, and eventually a church nearby. On the day of its opening, the preacher failed to show, and Sam was forced to give the sermon himself. In time missionaries, recently returned from Africa, came to speak. Intrigued, Sam decided to see that country himself. Upon arrival, Sam found Southern Sudan in a state of civil war. The Lords Resistant Army (LRA) would often ride through poor villages, shoot everyone, and take young boys for use as child soldiers. Families sometimes sent their kids to sleep in the woods for safety. The war between Northern and Southern Sudan had left millions of children orphaned, maimed, homeless, starving, and dead. Shocked by these atrocities, Sam built an orphanage in the middle of a war zone. But the LRA burned it. Sam rebuilt, and when they come again, working with the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), he fought back. In time, Sam took part in armed missions to rescue children

from the LRA. He got the name Machine Gun Preacher while working in the dirt with a machine gun slung over his shoulder. Sam’s controversial exploits have expanded to now help thousands of children. This controversial yet intriguing character can easily be billed as, God’s violent angel.

“Preacher Sunday” would be my real excuse for this excursion. It was late morning as I entered New Braunfels. This mid-sized town sits in the Texas Hill Country; an area I’d not visited before but is undeniably some of Texas’s most beautiful.

The River Road led away from town, and I was soon surrounded by large hills forested in various hues of striking green. Houses became sparse. The River Road Ice House came into view, its lot already filled with motorcycles. The Ice House and one local campground was the location for the majority of this rally. Finally, the campground to which my directions led me appeared and I turned in. The tiny road wrapped along the hillside under cover of heavy trees. Old motorcycles with tents set nearby littered the grounds. These were the unrefined bikers. I put in camp. The next day, at the River Road Ice House, I ran into old buddies from Southern California and Austin Texas, and we spent the day together. In the morning, I rode out to catch the preacher’s gig in nearby Sequin. I pulled into the church parking lot to meet a smaller crowd. Late model bikes and a more refined crew stood bullshitting in small groups. Behind them sat a beautiful truck with long boxtrailer, both offering the same fancy MACHINE GUN PREACHER paintjob. I parked among the other bikes of this mostly Christian charity group and was made to feel welcome straight away. Besides Sam’s trailer, a donated chopper was being raffled. Supposedly, the money would go to Africa. Checking cash in pocket, I found very little. Although seldom used, I have a debit card and would just have to hit an ATM later. With no interest in the chopper, I donated the majority of my cash.

Next came the poker ride. With no real interest in that either, I decided to accompany these guys to the half way point then split off, hit an ATM, and return to the church to wait for the

sermon. After all, that’s mostly what I’d come for. Bikes lined up, and we headed out.

At the ATM, being unfamiliar with use of these cards, I screwed up three times in succession and the machine shut me off. A call to my bank’s central office revealed that the card could not be rebooted till Monday. It was Saturday, I had thirteen bucks, a hundred and thirty miles to travel, and was hungry. Well, if I didn’t eat, the money would probably buy enough gas for the return trip.

As we piled into the church for the sermon, two women handed out snacks. Trying to appear inconspicuous, I grabbed extra. Eventually, Sam took the podium. The first thing that became apparent was that this guy’s grammar was horrible. In fact, he tended to speak like some backwoods hillbilly. I found this unpreacherly conduct entertaining. I learned that Sam now lives in Africa but makes forays around the word to raise money for his cause. Interestingly, he bragged about being a bragger. It seems Sam owns quite a few businesses in the U.S., one of which is a motorcycle shop. This, he said, accounts for his nice bike. Also, sponsors like HD and others give him fancy leather jackets, etc. In time he got around to the business of Africa. Using a slide projector, Sam showed how he’d dug almost 30 fresh water wells. His ministry also feeds about 8,000 people a day, and he’s got a 2,000-acre farm with two tractors on Sudan land from which locals work to grow food. Sam said many children live/starve in the streets and engage in the sex trade to sustain themselves. The orphanages take some in then expel them when they turn 15. “And what are they gonna do now?” he went on, “Without no skills, they just fall back into the sex trade. And who’s fault is that? It’s the church’s now ain’t it.” We were then shown slides of a six-story structure he’s building. This place is proposed to offer separate businesses on different floors. Two floors will be a hotel, while a hair and beauty salon, restaurant, and others, will occupy adjacent floors. The idea of this self-supporting business is to allow kids opportunity to learn honest skills that can be used in the real world. And there was more; all of it pretty inspiring.

Next, Sam said, “I figure anyone’s askin’ me for money I outta be able to ask him any question I want. So, I’m gonna give this mike out for anyone to ask me anything even if it’s personal.”

Interesting proposal. After all, this guy’s a very controversial character. Among other missionaries, his violent methods are sometimes viewed as antiChristianly. I read that one aid worker deemed Sam, “Batshit insane.” Another account calls him a “Douchenozzle.” There are also those who’ve tried to discredit him, yet no one seems to have

succeeded in producing real proof. It’s all kind of a mystery really.

I asked for the mic. “Sam,” I said, “I saw your fancy rig out there. Pretty high dollar set up. Too bad things gotta be like that,” he replied, “But if you don’t, no one will take you seriously.” “True enough,” I conceded, “You know, a couple of years back the four largest organizations raising money for cancer were all busted. NONE of the money went to cancer research. The investigation revealed they all had big houses, fancy cars, vacations to Tahiti, etc. There’s been others too. For many charities, very little money ever sees its intended purpose. In light of all this tell me...why should I trust a rich man like you?” Sam smiled, “Good question. First off, I got my own business, so none of the charitable money goes to me. From my businesses I take $65,000 a year salary an,’ I think that’s a lot. Last year I donated $11,000 of that to the kids. There’s some around here today that comes to Africa to help work with the kids. Maybe ask them. You can research me some more if you want.” Interesting answer. I handed the microphone back.

After the sermon, Sam and I spoke for a few minutes outside. He admired my packed up bike, then invited me to another “Africa” rally in Ohio later that summer. But everyone wanted the preacher’s attention, and he soon turned to them.

While hanging with some of the other guys I met the man who’d donated that raffle chopper and asked if he thought Sam legit. He said, “I think so, but if not that’s on him. I legitimately donated this chopper to feed hungry kids. I think that’s all God would ask.” I liked his attitude.

I then got to talking with a tall, 70-yearold, lifelong motorcycle enthusiast who still spends several months of every year riding the country. While talking, I mentioned my earlier escapade with the ATM. The guy pulled $100 from his pocket and handed it to me. I assured him I had enough to get home, but he insisted. The man said he never donates money to overseas causes and prefers to help those nearby. I thanked him, then stashed the bill in my pocket.

After dinner at a local restaurant, I began the long ride back. As the old Harley’s beat its rhythm against the lonely pavement I couldn’t help but reflect on recent events. The time and impact of the words from those involved here left me much to think on. I’d heard it said that what you give will always come back to you three times over. Well, that’s exactly what just happened.

Although I’ve no interest in religion, truth is truth, and so I had much to ponder.

Hey,

I reached out to some brothers about 2018 and which way to turn. 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 listen and read a lot. We are going in lots of directions as you will see portrayed in the news from time to time. I suppose we need to find a way and find a message that will cause young and old to spring to life and fight for Freedom once more. Let’s hit the news.

An All-New Michael Lichter

- Photography website dedicated to custom motorcycles and the biker culture is now available-- After more than 20 years on-line, this is our first total website redesign. There are 100s of bike features and loads of events including lots of new content from the past few years.

New features include a search function, the ability to buy prints on-line (just in time for Christmas!), a “lightbox” to store images you like and plenty of ways to share photos.

New (and old) content is being added every week, so keep checking back as well.

Visit lichterphoto. com and tell us what you think! --Michael Lichter

Harley-Davidson Has A New ProblemIt’s bad enough that Harley-Davidson is in the midst of a two-year slide in U.S. motorcycle sales, but it may have a new headache to contend with. Indiabased motorcycle maker Royal Enfield is introducing a new big motorcycle to the Indian market, a move that could lead to Harley-Davidson losing its dominance overseas. It could also create headaches here

at home.

It’s possible you’ve never heard of Royal Enfield, or associated it only with the famed rifle of the British army, but it is today the world’s

largest motorcycle manufacturer located in the world’s biggest motorcycle market. It has a largely negligible presence in the U.S., and its bikes typically have small engines compared to the big bore bikes Harley produces, but it was founded in 1901, giving it a lineage older than Harley-Davidson (and as old as Indian Motorcycle), and now it looks like it wants to take on HarleyDavidson wherever it does business.

Earlier this month, Royal Enfield introduced in India its first big twinengine motorcycle -- two of them, actually -- the Interceptor INT 650 and the Continental GT 650, bikes that will compete head-to-head with Harley’s Street 750.

Right now, India only accounts for around 2% of Harley-Davidson’s total sales, but it owns 60% of the big bike market there and a local player with a vastly larger distribution network could create problems.

Royal Enfield is owned by Indian car manufacturer Eicher Motors and completely owns the mid-size 250 cc to 750 cc bike market with a 95% share. In fiscal 2017, which ended last March, it sold some 666,000 motorcycles, but wants to produce some 950,000 next year.

To put that in context, HarleyDavidson sold 260,000 bikes last year and is expected to sell at most 250,000 units worldwide this year. In fact, Royal Enfield’s sales are equivalent to the global sales of Harley-Davidson, KTM, BMW, Triumph, and Ducati -- combined.

According to reports, the new Enfield motorcycles will be priced at around 300,000 rupees (about $4,600) versus the 500,000 rupees a Street 750 goes for. While that alone would make it a competitive alternative, Enfield has about 700 dealerships in India whereas Harley has just 30, meaning it would take very few Enfield sales at each of the dealerships to outstrip Harley sales. Soon, Royal Enfield may also make a play for the U.S. market. The dealer situation here is the reverse, with Harley-Davidson having around 700 dealerships and Enfield having just a few dozen in the U.S. and Canada. That said, Enfield’s bikes could strike a chord with the emerging domestic motorcycle buyer.

It’s a well-publicized fact HarleyDavidson’s core customer has become something of a dying breed. The middle-aged male just isn’t buying the same number of bikes as he used to. Instead, young, urban riders, many of whom are women, are the key demographic to motorcycle growth. Although the Street 750 (and the 500) are targeted toward this new

rider, Enfield’s strength here is in the 500cc bike and at an attractive price point. Now it is introducing its new Himalayan 410cc bike aimed at those who want to ride trails and dirt tracks.

When arguing recently that Harley-Davidson should make the bold move of acquiring ATK Motorcycles, the only U.S. manufacturer of dirt bikes, I noted that it’s from this market where young riders get their first taste of motorcycling and it is they who will eventually be upgrading to the street bikes Harley sells. Harley-Davidson has said it wants to cultivate young riders, and it wants to bring 2 million new riders to the Harley brand, but now with Royal Enfield entering the market, it seems to make it more imperative that the iconic bike maker move soon.

The U.S. heavyweight motorcycle market has been declining for several years now. As the industry leader, Harley-Davidson has felt the impact most. With the Indian market set to explode even further over the next few years, Harley may have a committed competitor in more places than just at home. --www.msn.com

I don’t agree with this report at all. Harley-Davidson doesn’t have a problem, all Americans do. We need help from the economy. And we need our government to support Freedom and happiness over control through safety and climate initiatives. But what the hell do I know?-Bandit A ride celebrating the power, freedom and unity of American women on the

The Suffragettes Centennial

Motorcycle Ride 2020 – A femalecentric multi-route cross-country motorcycle ride. The primary routes depart from the West Coast and arrive in Washington, D.C. approximately three weeks later. Major cities across the country will be announced as starting points for rides that will join into a single large group as they roll towards Washington, D.C. The ride will benefit several charities that service female interests across the US, and will be broadly shared via social media and editorial coverage.

Riders will have the option of registering for a nearly all-inclusive three-week tour, with other options for shorter rides. Each ride will feature unique points of interest, historic locations and will wrap itself in the majestic scenery of the United States. SCMR2020 is being announced early to inspire women to brush up on riding skills, learn how to ride and to set a goal to join what will surely be an legendary group making a powerful statement.

The event is being managed by Alisa Clickenger of Women’s Motorcycle Tours in partnership with Robert Pandya of SpokesPeople LLC. “I have been hosting rides and events for women for many years after discovering the freedom and sisterhood of riding, and I am humbled and inspired by the Suffragettes,” says Clickenger. “Two summers ago I produced the Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride to celebrate the bold American attitude and confidence of the legendary Van Buren Sisters ride in 1916. The Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride is intended to honor and increase the appreciation for how far women have come, and how far we will go.” “I have been involved in women’s riding initiatives for my entire professional career,” says Pandya. “SCMR2020 is going to be a great and meaningful event, and will arrive in Washington, D.C. with the strength and power that only a women’s ride can deliver. I know that this ride will be transformational for every participant and I know it will inspire women for generations to come.” Registration will start in 2018. Interested organizations and companies can connect with the SCMR2020 team at Info@CentennialRide.com and www.centennialride.com “This is an exciting and epic idea! It’s going to have a lot of moving pieces,” says Clickenger. “I know that our team will deliver a unique and historical ride that will ignite women across the country. I am so excited to once again ride with mothers, daughters and sisters who share the vision and who choose to live an inspired life!” -Robert Pandya

Motorsport Aftermarket Group MAG

Group Restructuring-- Motorsport Aftermarket Group (“Company” or “MAG”), a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of branded aftermarket products and online retailer for the powersports industry, today announced it is implementing a comprehensive, consensual recapitalization to eliminate approximately $300 million in debt through a debt for equity exchange supported by in excess of 90 percent of the principal amount of the Company’s prepetition first lien secured lenders, and its assetbacked lenders.

“Through this process, which we

have been working very hard on with our key lenders to accomplish over the past month, we will de-lever our balance sheet allowing us to more effectively compete in today’s evolving powersports market. MAG’s businesses will continue to operate unaffected and the Company has sufficient liquidity to fund operations.

“Customer service and sales will continue, employees will receive wages and benefits as before, and vendors and suppliers will be paid in the ordinary course of business going forward,” said CEO Andrew Graves.

To implement the recapitalization, the Company and certain of its affiliates have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware. The Company expects to move through the process quickly, and emerge in the first quarter 2018 as a stronger, better capitalized and competitive company.

To support operations through this process, MAG has secured up to $135 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from certain of its current secured lenders.

“The U.S. Powersports market has been in persistent decline for the past few years. In response, MAG has been working diligently to adjust to the changing landscape and has implemented many initiatives to parallel today’s market. Unfortunately, the Company’s long-term debt continues to be an impediment to success,” added Graves.

“As such, we believe that by availing the Company to the chapter 11 process, MAG has chosen the most efficient and expeditious way to right-size our balance sheet for the long term so that we remain an industry leader for many years to come. We and our key creditors are committed to what will hopefully be a short bankruptcy case.”

Monomoy Capital Partners, BlueMountain Capital and Contrarian Partners will lead the new owners group, and have deep experience in consumer products and lifestyle companies including distribution, retail and manufacturing. “We are encouraged to have access to the resources the new owners bring, by their passion for the powersports industry, and for their shared vision for MAG’s future. Looking forward, MAG will be able to more aggressively capitalize on market and growth

Motorcycle Riders Foundation

Announces Recipients - Legislator of the Year Awards- Congressman Tim Walberg (Michigan) and Senator Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) will be awarded the 2017 Motorcycle Legislator of the Year Award, it was announced this month by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.

Since the organization’s inception in 1984, the Legislator of the Year Award annually recognizes lawmakers for their commitment to advancing policies that support motorcycle riders across the nation.

The announcement came after careful consideration from the Board of Directors for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation at their annual conference.

Congressman Walberg, who represents Michigan’s 7th District, was one of the leading sponsors of a proposed resolution addressing the profiling of motorcyclists (H.Res.318) introduced in May. If passed, the legislation would increase public awareness on the issue, as well as encourage state law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials.

Congressman Walberg was also supportive in other motorcyclerelated legislation, supporting the RPM Act and leading the charge in addressing concerns over the lack of motorcycle representation on the reestablished Motorcycle Advisory Council. Walberg himself is an avid motorcyclist and co-chair of the House Motorcycle Caucus.

“Tim has always been a great friend to the motorcycle community, said Vince Consiglio, Executive Director of ABATE of Michigan and member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, “We know we can count on him to make sure our voice is heard in the halls of Congress.”

Also honored as Legislator of the Year in the Senate, is Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson. Senator Johnson was the lead Republican in sponsoring the Senate companion to the profiling resolution, working across the aisle with Senator Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire. He continues to support the riders in his state through working to ensure motorcyclists’ perspective on automated vehicles policies and EPA emissions issues related to racing.

“We continue to be impressed with Senator Johnson’s commitment to riders in his state and across America,” said Kirk ‘Hardtail’ Willard, Chairman of the Board for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation as well as an active leader for ABATE of Wisconsin. “We can think of no better recipient of this award than Senator Johnson,” he concluded. His efforts related to the anti-profiling measure help reinforce the First and Fourth Amendments as cornerstones of the Bill of Rights.” With a network of more than 250,000 motorcycle riders and supporters nationwide, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation is the nation’s premier motorcycle rights organization. They provide leadership at the federal level for states’ motorcyclists’ rights organizations as well as motorcycle clubs and individual riders and are dedicated to serving as a national advocate for the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle.

Both Senator Johnson and Representative Walberg will be presented with a personalized leather riding vest with their names inscribed at an upcoming event in May.

Royal Enfield Finally Steps Up

To Build A Twin -These two new Enfield bikes are made to the highest specifications applicable in USA, Europe and Asia Pacific. They meet all the safety and quality standards matching the best anywhere on Earth. They meet the strictest emission rules. And the twin engine is ready to rock the highways and give you classic stride on your daily commute in the city.

Royal Enfield Interceptor is a 650cc parallel twin engine redesigned from the original 1960s Interceptor brand of Enfield. It is THE California Cool of motorcycles. Bright colors add to the summer of 69 memories of freedom, pleasure, beauty and rebellion.

The Cafe Racer culture was revived by Enfield with the Continental GT and now with the 650cc dual tone Continental GT you have a cafe racer

to tour all the cafes in your state and across borders.

Really remarkable bikes and a huge step or rather a gigantic leap forward by Enfield Motorcycles. A Company making motorcycles since before Indian Motorcycles or HarleyDavidson motorcycles ever hit the road.

The chassis and engine are the same for Interceptor 650 and Continental 650. They weigh within 200 KGs. Lot of accessories tested and available.

These bikes will launch first in Europe and then rollout globally. Expected date to hit the market is April 2018. The engine is oil and air cooled. Real fun bikes for everyday folks for everyday riding. Not huge bulky hogs and not speed demons. Just a motorcycle for the gentleman who takes pride in class and comfort. -Ujjwal Dey, Bikernet Trikes

ABATE of Wisconsin - Continues to demonstrate why it is successful in achieving many of its goals. - Since its inception in 1974, ABATE of Wisconsin has always taken a proactive stance on matters affecting its membership and other motorcyclists in the state. Whether fighting for the right to choose on matters concerning personal safety, or pursuing legislative relief from laws that were detrimental or inequitable, ABATE has always taken the high ground to achieve victory.

In the ‘70s, it was repeal of the mandatory helmet law. In the ‘80s, ABATE challenged motorcycle confiscation problems. In the ‘90s, it was successful in overturning a Supreme Court ruling that punished injured riders for not wearing a helmet, even though there was no mandate for adult riders over 21 with a valid M endorsement. Recently, right of way violations against motorcyclists were on the rise and ABATE sought a just remedy through a comprehensive motorcycle bill, Act 466, that included sanctions and an education element for motorists who violated a rider’s right of way.

Through a quirk in legislative drafting of bills, many right of way violations were defined as something else, even though in essence they were still right of way violations. That loop-hole allowed many violators to escape from the sanctions imposed by Act 466. ABATE has been working to rectify that problem since 2006, without success. Even though both houses of the state legislature supported what ABATE was proposing, the bills continued to stall legislative session after legislative session.

Tired of wasting time and political capital through several consecutive sessions, ABATE took a bold step forward, reminiscent of huge protest rallies that brought 50,000 bikers to Madison, Wisconsin in 1977.

On October 12, over 100 ABATE members rode to the state Capitol to remind legislators that they did not appreciate lip service without legislative action. The defiance seemed to awaken in lawmakers the knowledge that ABATE wielded considerable clout and had been effectively working with the state to reduce injuries, alcohol related crashes, and unlicensed riders.

Very soon after ABATE’s storm had ceased, the Assembly voted to pass the new legislation expanding the definition of a right of way violation. The Senate still has to take up a vote, but ABATE received word that it was going to do just that before the sessions ends. - Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo, Hupy and Abraham Investigator

The Bikernet Motorcycle World

Bank Quarterly Report- Indian Motorcycle unit retail sales up +16 percent in Q3. Polaris Industries Inc. has reported third quarter 2017 sales of $1,478.7 million, up +25 percent from $1,185.1 million for the third quarter of 2016. Adjusted sales, which excludes the impact from Victory Motorcycles net sales for the third quarter of 2017, were $1,480.3 million for the 2017 third quarter, up +25 percent.

Scott Wine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Industries, said: “Our emphatic return to profitable growth in the third quarter was a testament to the power of the Polaris brand, the strength of our dealer network and the competitive drive of the Polaris team. During the quarter, strong retail growth in both North America and nearly all of our international markets drove record sales and highlighted our ongoing product innovation, improving product quality and sharpened execution.

“We delivered North American unit retail sales growth of +13 percent and overall company sales growth of +25 percent, about half of which was organic, while lowering North American dealer inventory seven percent year-over-year. Results were strong throughout our portfolio, led by Indian Motorcycles’ exceptional performance as they accelerated share gains and outpaced a declining North American motorcycle market, while also delivering strong growth in Europe, Australia and Asia.

“I am particularly proud of the improved performance from our Off-Road Vehicle business, which was fueled by a well-planned and executed factory authorized clearance sale and the strong reception of our model year 2018 introductions. Encouragingly, RZR retail sales were especially strong in the quarter, and we had our best ATV retail quarter in two years.

“Most importantly, strong total company sales growth translated to bottom-line improvement. Despite higher than expected costs for warranty and re-work and complications from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we delivered significant operating profit growth and earnings per share expansion for the quarter,” said Wine.

Motorcycle segment sales, including PG&A, totaled $155.1 million, a decrease of -14 percent compared to $181.2 million reported in the third quarter of 2016, which included $39.4 million of Victory Motorcycle whole-good, accessory and apparel sales. Indian motorcycle whole-good sales increased in the low twenty percent range in the third quarter driven by new product introductions and improving brand awareness.

This increase somewhat offset lower Slingshot sales. Gross profit for the third quarter of 2017 was $10.4 million compared to $20.3 million in the third quarter of 2016. Adjusted for the Victory Motorcycles winddown costs of $7.6 million, motorcycle gross profit was $17.9 million, down from the third quarter last year due primarily to lower Slingshot volume.

Gross profit increased 40 percent to $364.0 million for the third quarter of 2017 from $260.8 million in the third quarter of 2016.

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DEATH OF RELIGION AND THE LEAVES OF CHANGE

the world is louder and crisper as the temperature starts to drop and the wind has no barrier to slow it down. Riding doesn’t come as frequently when you have to strategically plot the optimum layer combination that will still fit under your leather. Eventually, you just throw on the Carharts and a pair of welding gloves and go for broke. No bad days. While the fallen leaves have pretty much vacated the side of the roads to the point, they won’t cause much of a riding nuisance my backyard is riddled with a nice thin blanket of tree rot, and it annoys me to no end. I hate leaves, they hide the dog shit, and metaphorically speaking this world has too many leaves.

It seems to me that there is less of an emphasis on the goal and more on the perceived process. Everyone wants to be a rockstar and no one wants to do the work. The sheep fall prey to a delusion of grandeur and fail to look past their new plastic idol’s bullshit persona. It’s a popularity contest, and the biggest pile of crap catches the most leaves. Now, my problem is that I’m stuck in a god damn excavator talking to myself for the better part of the day. After I get home and the kids are passed out, I bury my head in an art project or a piece of my bike; I spend the entire day stuck in my own head. The result, stupid analogies about dog poop and maple leaves. If I did drugs, it may all be just that much more romantic. I hate images and most of all I despise the idiots that fall for them.

For me, Motorcycles and art go hand and hand. The chaos and the beauty of both are inviting, ritualistic and healing. I want to be in my own head laying paint or carving roads. I don’t want life to interrupt that process, and the destination or the finished piece of art is the final product. It doesn’t matter how I got there; it doesn’t matter how anyone gets there. Let what you have done stand for what you are capable of.

No one cares about the struggle until you’ve succeeded and the only thing the world loves more then a rising star is a falling one.

The art of being selfish is a dying enigma lost to the politically abiding mutated socialites pandering to the mass appeal of a Stepford wife ideology. Selfishness is the great motivator, you succeed only to satisfy what burns deep inside you, and you’re only able to go as far as it drives you. When you pander to the masses, you tarnish your own vision to obtain tainted merit. Nobody knows what the f#@k you want, they golf clap your existence away because they don’t want to be rude and the dick next to them just follows along because the food chain thrives on mouth breathers, the chain reaction of socialization distributes false accolades until the smiles are spread like Ritalin in an elementary school. The masses grade on a curve, they always have.

Selfishness and originality go hand in hand like beer and pretzels. You don’t have one without the other being in the mix. And quite possibly breaking away from the norm and creating something that is hated shows that you’re actually doing something right for a change. Go in a thousand percent with your fist to the pavement and show the world how much of a f#@k you don’t give, but actually mean it.

Builds are beginning to clone themselves with art and culture a close second. Shit’s getting too safe and vanilla. People are too afraid to put their feelings in front of everyone else’s and that shits getting stale. Long live the assholes that say fuck all and bury themselves in the build completely losing touch with reality only to emerge pale skinned, emaciated, teeth stained of cigarettes and coffee completely batshit crazed over what they just conquered. Fallow the vision and screw the etiquette. We are all going down one way or the other it might as well be on our own terms, by our own actions. Stop being polite, start being honest, bring back the edge, because the world only falls in love with assholes. There’s are a hundred and one people doing it the right way, the safe way, the popular way, someone has to go against the mold, fallow their own path because without them, nothing will ever change and the leaves will blow endlessly.

Newest Addition To The iconic S&S® Teardrop Air Cleaner line

Created in 1975, the S&S Teardrop Air Cleaner has long been the iconic shape of v-twin performance. Adding to that legacy, the new Mini Teardrop is a compact version designed around the S&S Stealth high flow air cleaner system for a simple install and, in most applications, emissions compliant as well. A natural for the HD® Sportster® and Street®, but looks and performs great on Dyna®, Softail®, and touring models as well. Available in chrome or gloss black as a full air cleaner kit or a retrofit cover for existing Stealth air cleaners. Available direct from S&S or through your favorite distributor. Visit sscycle.com/mini-teardrop for more information.

H8, H9, H11 & H16 LED Headlight Bulbs

LED FOR YOUR SLED! Headwinds, the leader in custom headlights, introduces their all-in-one, hi-output LED bulbs for dual bulb headlamps on Road King (‘14-on), Street Glide (‘14-on), Street Glide Screaming Eagle & CVO (’12-on), V-Rod & Muscle and later Police Models. These powerful energy efficient bulbs produce whiter & brighter light than halogen, a 6,500° K color temperature and 4,000 Lumens. You may never have to replace another bulb with these solid-state LEDs that withstand shock & vibration! Now sold in pairs and easy-to-install, just plug and play! Contact Headwinds @ 626-359-8044 or sales@ headwinds.com. Website www.headwinds.com.

Build Your Own Custom Pipe Kits

Paughco recently introduced a “Build Your Own Pipe” program that not only allows you to do-your-own-thing, but is also a real problem solver. These comprehensive kits include all the pieces required to custom fabricate your own 1 ¾ inch exhaust system. Paughco engineers gathered a combination of bends, straight pieces and flanges for most all popular models that provide the basics while leaving the end result to your imagination. Available for Iron Sportsters, Pans, Shovelhead and STD heads, EVO Big Twin, late Sportsters and TC machines, these unique kits retail for just $254.95 and are available by calling Paughco direct at 775-247-5738 or catch them on line at www.paughco.com

JIMS® Milwaukee Eight® Wrist Pin Remover Adaptor

The Milwaukee Eight® uses different wrist pins compared to other Harley-Davidson® engines. The JIMS® Wrist Pin Remover Adaptor (Part No. 5805) assists the technician in easily and quickly removing the wrist pins in these new engines. We were able to save toolbox space and make it at the low cost of $69.95 (MSRP) by making it compatible with our existing wrist pin tool No.1276. For more information please call us at (805) 482-6913, email us at sales@jimsusa.com, or visit www.jimsusa.com.

Cutthroat Leather Jacket

Combining top-grain leather with cool styling, the Cutthroat leather jacket from Black Brand is sure to be your first choice for a new jacket this season. They feature YKK® zippers, rolled collar, functional vents and a snap-out quilted liner. Also included is a six-year warranty against manufacturer’s defects. A great alternative to what everyone else is wearing, they make their own vintage statement. The purchase of the Cutthroat also benefits injured returning vets thanks to Black Brand’s partnership with Homes for Our Troops. Available in men’s sizes M to 3XL, the Cutthroat Leather Jacket retails for $300.00 and can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice dealer.

Andrews ‘bolt-in’ M450 cam

The Andrews ‘bolt-in’ M450 cam is perfect for 107” engines and for riders looking to add excellent low end touring power. Our testing has shown 14% increases in power with stock air cleaner and pipes and little if any tuning required. Please visit, www.andrewsproducts.com or call 847-669-0190 for more info.

You Sporty and Dyna guys just hit the jackpot if you’re looking to replace your stock levers. PM took their successful APEX family design ques and engineered a set of foot levers to replace the OEM ones for a nice custom touch down below. Choose between three standard finishes of Quality Chrome™, Contrast Cut™ and Black Ops™. The APEX design family consists of a handful of custom, bolt-on parts to help bring a consistent aesthetic theme to your machine. This design was inspired by the old Hot Rod tradition of lightening parts by drilling holes for top speed results – but in this case we modernized that theory to a slotted series of holes within a bevel in-cut. Engineered based on PM’s popular APEX design; Direct replacement and quick install; Tacky pedal rubber for positive connection between rider and machine; Available in Quality Chrome™, Contrast Cut™ and Black Ops™; Fits 2006-2017 FXD and 20042017 XL. visit www.performancemachine.com.

DRAG SPECIALTIES CAM CHAIN TENSIONER

Upgrade to better performing product with a Drag Specialties Cam Chain Tensioner. This tensioner replaces stock replacement hydraulic cam chain tensioners, providing consistent and steady tension for higher performance. Sold as a primary/secondary 2-piece set for 07-17 Twin Cam and 06 Dyna models, the suggested retail price is $74.95. www.dragspecialties.com/products/?productId=467972 or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

DRAG SPECIALTIES FRONT FENDER FOR DYNA WIDE GLIDE

Make it your own with a raw stamped steel front fender. This fender is predrilled and mounts with OEM hardware. Available for 06-17 FXDWG models, replacing OEM number 60141-06. The suggested retail price is $79.95. www.dragspecialties.com/ products/?productId=428325 or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

PYTHON 3 ½” SLASH-CUT SLIP-ON MUFFLERS

Add Python Performance to your Bagger with 3 ½” Slash-Cut Slip-On Mufflers. These mufflers produce outstanding performance gains with their high-velocity shielded cores that offer extra protection from heat discoloration, and feature removable baffles for convenience. The ends are slash-cut for a great appearance, and have the Python logo on top of each muffler. Sold in pairs, these mufflers include instructions and all mounting hardware for 17-18 FLHT, FLHX, FLHR, FLTRX and FLTRU models. The suggested retail price is $374.95. Visit pythonperformance.com or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer

Drag Specialties Seats PREDATOR SEATS FOR XL

Experience a ride like never before with Predator Seats from Drag Specialties Seats. Seats feature a custom-molded polyurethane foam interior over a 3/16” ABS thermoformed seat base for a perfect fit. Wrapped in high-quality automotive-grade vinyl for long-lasting durability, seats have rubber bumpers and a fully carpeted bottom protects your ride’s paint from wear and tear. Made in the USA, these seats include all mounting hardware to be fitted to 82-18 XL models. The suggested retail price range is $221.95$223.95. For more information, go to http://seats.dragspecialties.com/ or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

Twin Slash Staggered Black

Designed for the game-changing Yamaha Bolt, Vance & Hines introduces its Twin Slash Staggered 2-into-2 Power Chamber exhaust system. Inspired by the Bolt’s “old school style meets modern performance”, Twin Slash Staggered takes the classic looks of long and low drag style pipes with wraparound headers, and applies the modern features of full coverage heat shields for a durable matte black finish and the Power Chamber hidden crossover for more responsive performance. Delivering an aggressive and throaty exhaust note for the Bolt’s 950 cc v-twin, the versatile oversized mufflers of Twin Slash Staggered can also be refitted with optional competition baffles. Available for both the standard Bolt and Bolt R-spec models, Twin Slash Staggered is the first upgrade to launch any Bolt customization project. MSRP $599. 95 Visit www.vanceandhines.com for more information.

DRAG SPECIALTIES SIDE HINGE IGNITION SWITCH & SADDLEBAG LOCK KIT

Protect your investment with a Side Hinge Ignition Switch and Saddlebag Lock Kit from Drag Specialties. This kit provides a convenient way to lock your saddlebags with the same key that is used for your ignition switch. Kit includes two chrome saddlebag locks and one chromed side hinge ignition switch that are identically keyed. Available from 94-13 FLHR models with hard saddlebags, the suggested retail price is $69.95. www. dragspecialties.com/products/?productId=467971 or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer

With our Badlands ILL-IND-01 for Indian Big Twin models and our ILL-IND-S rear, run, brake and turn signal modules, our brand new ILL-IND-FR front running light module is 100% Plug-n-Play using OEM connectors and works with any LED, even stock! Installs in minutes and adds the running light feature to front turn signals. Added visibility means added safety along with the custom look everyone is looking for. The leader in lighting modules since 1990! NAMZ/Badlands products are available through Drag Specialties, Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky, Mid USA, J&P Cycles, V-Twin, Parts Canada, Motovan, Les Importations Thibault, Parts Europe, Custom Chrome Europe, Motorcycle Storehouse, W&W, Zodiac, Rollies Speed Shop, Wildrider International Pty Ltd or directly from our website at www.namzccp.com. NAMZ provides the best selection and support for OEM & dealers all over the world. or give us a call at 1-877-277-NAMZ

NEW 116-CUBIC-INCH STAGE 3 BIG BORE KIT

With the Indian 116-Cubic-Inch Stage 3 Big Bore Kit, riders will experience 15 percent increase of torque and a 20 percent increase in horsepower when compared to the stock Thunder Stoke 111. Priced in the U.S. at $1,999 plus installation, the new 116 Stage 3 Performance Kit will be available for order from dealers in December. The 116-CubicInch Stage 3 Big Bore Kit joins Indian’s lineup of performance upgrade kits. Indian’s Stage 1 Performance Air Cleaner and Thunder Stroke High Flow Air Cleaner creates more power and improves acceleration with added air flow, while the Stage 1 Slip-On Exhaust Kit delivers a deep throaty exhaust sound in an all-in-one kit for a powerful tone. Additionally, the Stage 2 Performance Cams enhances throttle response and increases greater power across the powerband. For more information about Indian Motorcycle and its complete line of accessories, visit IndianMotorcycle.com

namz wire rack

We spend a lot of time in the shop testing and perfecting our parts, and sometimes it’s only fitting to come up with a better way to deliver what we sell. To finally find a wire rack to hang our spools was no exception. Customers have been asking for years now and we have an inexpensive, space saving option coming your way! Available now, these compact metal racks are gray in color, can sit on a bench or hang from a wall, hold (12) 100-foot spools on each rack, (2) racks per box. (24) colors used on ALL 1996 through 2013 bagger or non-bagger motorcycle. Order yours today! Visit our website at www. namzccp.com or give us a call at 1-877-277-NAMZ for more information.

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Battery Outlet..............................111 BikerNet.com..................................52

Bikers Choice..............................2,68 Billet Proof Designs........................79 Kiwi Indian....................................37

Cycle Source Gear.........................85 DEI..................................................65

Dennis Kirk....................................9

DK Custom Products....................111

Dirty Bird Concepts.......................79 Daytona Bike Week........................17 Drag Specialties............................15 Dutchman....................................111

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GEICO............................................27

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Hydroclutch..................................110 I Draw Flies...................................109

Indian Larry Motorcycles................4 Inferno Art...................................110

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LC Fabrications............................109

Led Sled Customs...........................69

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Metzeler..........................................33

Nash ........................................... 112

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Paughco.....................................37,57 Progressive Insurance.....................3 Russ Brown...................................45

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Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance -- particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5 and then installed undesirable programs such as NFL 5.0, NBA 3.0, and Golf Clubs 4.1. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. I’ve tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail. What can I do? Signed, Desperate - Dear Desperate, First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an Operating System. Please enter the command “! http: I Thought You Loved Me.html” and try to download Tears 6.2 and don’t forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. But remember,overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will download the Snoring Loudly Beta. Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources). Also, do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are unsupported applications and will crash Husband 1.0. In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend! Food 3.0 and HotLingerie 7.7. Good Luck, Tech Support

Nick

Santa went down the Chimney and started putting presents under the tree. He went to leave and noticed the most beautiful red headed women laying there in her naughty nighty. She said “Santa, do you wanna stay and play, He said HO, HO, HO, Gotta go, Gotta Go, gotta deliver presents to the kids. Ho, HO. So he went to leave again and she said once more, “Santa don’t you want to stay and play?” as she took off her nighty and was laying there in a sexy G-string, He said HO, HO, HO, Gotta go, Gotta Go, gotta deliver presents to the kids, dont you know! So he went to leave one last time and the women said again, “Santa stay and play” and when he turned around she was laying there completely naked, The most beautiful thing in the world spread eagle. He said “Hey, hey, hey, gotta stay, can’t go up the chimney with my pecker this way!

Mikey

A minister was seated next to a cowboy on a flight to Texas. After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken. The cowboy asked for a whiskey and soda, which was brought and placed before him. The flight attendant then asked the minister if he would like a drink. He replied in disgust, “I’d rather be savagely raped by brazen whores than let liquor touch my lips.” The cowboy then handed his drink back to the attendant and said, “Me too. I didn’t know we had a choice.”

Pat

Rabbi Bernstein was in a terrible accident, and his “manhood” was mangled and torn from his body. His doctor assured him that modern medicine could give him back his manhood, but that his insurance wouldn’t cover the procedure, since it was considered cosmetic surgery. The doctor said that the cost would be $3500 for “small,” $6500 for “medium,” and $14,000 for “large.” Rabbi Bernstein was sure that his wife and he would want at the least, a medium ..and perhaps even a large. But the doctor urged him to talk it over with his wife before he made any decision. The rabbi called his wife on the phone and explained their options. The doctor came back into the room, and found the rabbi slouched over in the chair looking quite dejected. “Well, what have the two of you decided?” asked the doctor. Rabbi Bernstein answered, “She’d rather remodel the kitchen.”

Steve

We’ve all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definition for each is listed below. GUTS - is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to ask: “Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?” BALLS - is coming home late after a night out with the guys, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the butt and having the balls to say: “You’re next.” I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions. Medically speaking, there is no difference in the outcome since both ultimately result in death.

Diane