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A NEW D&D SPORTSTER PIPE – AN ASPHALT RIPPER–The New D&D Bobcat Sportster pipes are built for 2004 – 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportsters for performance, torque and soul-satisfying tone. Available in black or chrome with polished aluminum, black, or carbon muffler.
The stepped 2-into-1 exhaust system produces as much as 10% increase in torque and horsepower (with a hi-flow air cleaner and tuner). This is the greatest performance bang for your buck.
The Bobcat Sportster exhaust system was created on the dyno to dial in the performance where you need it most… off idle and in the passing zone. The pipe delivers increase power and torque across the entire RPM range.
MEET THE ST. PAULI GIRL–Katarina Van Derham has been named the 2010 St. Pauli Girl spokesmodel, marking the first time in the history of the beer that the same woman has served as the German barmaid icon for two consecutive years.
Coming off a successful 2009 spokesmodel tour, Van Derham impressed so many with her talent and vivacious personality that she will reprise her role in 2010. St. Pauli Girl unveiled two new posters with an updated look and, starting today, fans can choose the official 2010 poster in an online vote at www.stpauligirl.com.
– – C.S. Berg
LONG WAY DOWN COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY– Exclusive pictures from Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s adventure to be sold for first time.
For immediate release. 3 February 2010 ? San Francisco ? Bonhams is proud to offer a collection of intimate portraits (32 matted and framed pictures) of Scotsman Ewan McGregor and Englishman Charley Boorman from their Long Way Down motorcycle odyssey at the firm?s May auction, held in conjunction with The Quail, A Motorcycle Gathering.
With photographs provided by the producers of Long Way Down, the exhibit was curated by renowned celebrity photographerTimothy White and was featured with Charley?s actual BMW R1200 GS expedition motorcycle, shipped over from Britain especially for the display.
After the debut at Legend of the Motorcycle, the exhibit was displayed at the 2008 Laguna Seca Moto GP race, and then thePetersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
This exclusive and professionally created exhibit has been viewed by millions of enthusiasts from around the world and is now being offered for sale, with profits being donated to UNICEF, a charity for which Ewan and Charley are both ambassadors.
Bonhams? Auction
Bonhams? Sale of Exceptional Motorcycles & Memorabilia will take place on Saturday, May 8th at the Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley, California. Owners interested in consigning motorcycles to this auction should e-mail usacars@bonhams.com, or call the following individuals:
Mark Osborne, VP & Head of Department, San Francisco: 415-391-4000
Rupert Banner, VP Business Development, New York: 212-461-6515
Nick Smith, Motoring Department Specialist, Los Angeles: 323-436-5470
For information specific to this sale, go to http://www.Bonhams.com/QuailBikes.
BIKERNET TRUCK EDITOR CHECKS IN–How many of you AMERICAN MADE car & truck buyers think this TOYOTA shit is hilarious !!!I don’t want to see anybody get hurt but, BUY AMERICAN DAMMIT !!!!
— Ron in TX
Ken Block’s Monster Ford Fiesta Read for Race Debut at Sno*Drift
The all-new Ford Fiesta may be fun to drive for everybody, but for Monster World Rally Team driver Ken Block, fun takes on a different meaning: a mixture of horsepower, race fuel and adrenaline.
This weekend, Block and his newly formed Monster World Rally Team will debut their Ford Fiesta Rally America program at Sno*Drift in Atlanta, MI as they demonstrate their definition of fun.Block and the Monster World Rally Team will campaign seven rally events in North America in 2010 for Ford, including the Summer X Games in August. Block will pilot a 2011 Ford Fiesta based on the race-winning European Rallycross Fiesta prepared by Olsbergs Motorsports Evolution.
?I am very excited to finally be in the Fiesta,? said Block. ?The Fiesta is the car that beat me last summer at X Games. Ford has a great platform with the Fiesta, and I can?t wait to see what I can do in the Rally America championship and at the X Games later this year.?
Fiesta?s North American racing debut came at the 2009 Summer X Games where it took the Gold in rally competition. Block’s 2.0-liter turbocharged Fiesta, modified to the Open Class specification for Rally America, is capable of producing over 490 hp at 8,000 rpm, but due to a required turbo-inlet restrictor by the series, the Fiesta will be running in the range of 330 hp.
Block, who will be co-driven by Italian Alessandro Gelsomino, will tackle all six rounds of the Rally America series in this car, which will be backed by Monster Energy Drink and Ford. His North American program will culminate at X Games 16 in Los Angeles in early August.
For the complete Ken Block schedule and to see Block in his 2011 Ford Fiesta, please visit www.fordracing.com or www.monsterworldrallyteam.com.
– – C.S. Berg
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ECONOMICS CLASS MEETS THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FOR THE WORD OF THE DAY–pecuniary pih-KYOO-nee-air-ee, adjective:
1. Relating to money; monetary.
2. Consisting of money.
3. Requiring payment of money.
He lacked the finer element of conscience which looks upon Art as a sacred calling, she remembered, and because of “pecuniary necessities” he “scattered his forces in many different and unworthy directions.”
— James F. O’Gorman, Accomplished in All Departments of Art
The young man of the house was absorbed in his vegetable garden and the possibilities for pecuniary profit that it held.
— Samuel Chamberlain, Clementine in the Kitchen
He sees the great pecuniary rewards and how they are gained, and naturally is moved by an impulse to obtain the same for himself.
— David J. Brewer, “The Ideal Lawyer”, The Atlantic, November 1906
Over the decades, Pitt built an impressive roster of similarly well-heeled clients who stood accused by the SEC of securities fraud, misstating their finances, other pecuniary offenses.
— Jonathan Chait, “Invested Interest”, The New Republic, December 17, 2001
Pecuniary comes from Latin pecuniarius, “of money, pecuniary,” from pecunia, “property in cattle, hence money,” from pecu, “livestock, one’s flocks and herds.”
BIKERNET TECHS COMING–We are going to install the new D&D 2010 model touring exhaust system in the next couple of weeks, with a high flow Zippers air cleaner. The updated H-D EFI systems will automatically adjust to the system changes.”I have you down for a black fat cat for a 2010 FLH/FLT with the slant cut muffler to go with line of saddlebags and the concentric baffle (for stock 96 or SE 110 motor builds, also quietest baffle we have) does that sound right to you?” Jennifer from D&D confirmed our order. ” I spoke with the production manager and he stated that we should ship this out Wednesday next week the latest.”
We will also install the new Bobcat D&D Sportster system, and perhaps take a Bobcat muffler and quiet Jeremiah’s straight pipe Shovelhead. He was recently pulled over for wearing a beanie helmet and loud pipes. They are beginning to chain him down.
I need to take some shots of Aeromach’s new adjustable risers. Let’s see if I can handle that today. We are working with Zippers and S&S on a couple of performance upgrades on Twin Cams and V-Rods. Hang on.
–Wrench
BIKERNET VALENTINES DAY COUNSELING–An older, white-haired man walked into a jewelry store one Fridayevening with a beautiful young gal at his side.He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his newgirlfriend. The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a$5,000 ring.
The old man said, ‘No, I’d like to see something more special.’
At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and broughtanother ring over.. ‘Here’s a stunning ring at only $40,000’ thejeweler said.
The young lady’s eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled withexcitement.
The old man seeing this said, ‘We’ll take it.’
The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the old man stated,’by check. I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I’llwrite it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds andI’ll pick the ring up Monday afternoon,’ he said.
Monday morning, the jeweler phoned the old man.’There’s no money in that account.’
‘I know,’ said the old man, ‘But let me tell you about my weekend!’
–from Vickie Kelly
FATBOB TAKES US BACK–Here is the bike that truly inspired me in 1976. All of the latest tech. I saw it in Choppers first, as it was in ER later with buckhorns and a round headlight. I still have the rag.
I was talking to Bird and he dug his up. I love the old stuff, but after this, I sold my Pan engine and sheet metal, to buy the wrecked 1974 Superglide.
I couldn’t afford American wheels so I built it with spokes. I always dug mustang tanks too. The old clubbers had an eye for scooters and nowadays with the FXRs and Dynas. Shit I’m bored, so back to the old shit.
There was a time when I could only afford one sled, and this style was my choice. I always hoped and dreamed about bikes and after years, shit starts to happen, but alas three women and five kids sure can drain a bros vein.
— FB
From my boyeees at Fuller HotRods. Big open house party this weekend?Fuller, Sam Memolo, other TV stars, etc?.they had to rent some porta-johns. Well, my ?friends? know I?m a Harley guy?..so when the Orange, Black, and White crappers showed up…and my last racebike was painted the same, they decided to ?customize? the crapper with my race number?.I guess so I couldn?t tell it from my racebike?..Ahhhh yes, what are friends for?….THEN posted it as my new ride on our WERA BBS?..yeah, feel the love?
Intro to Vintage Roadracing in the southern USA–AHRMA = American Historic Racing Motorcycle Assn.
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association Ltd. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to restoring and competing on classic motorcycles. With about 5,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
AHRMA offers vintage national and regional road racing, motocross, dirt track, observed trials and cross country competition. The machines active in AHRMA events span a full 50 years, from the 1920s to the mid-’70s. The national-championship schedule typical includes 15-20 rounds apiece in road racing, motocross, dirt track and trials. AHRMA nationals take place at some of the finest and most historic venues: Daytona, Road-America, Willow Springs, Miller Motorsports Park, Barber and Peoria, to name but a few.
By 1986, it was clear that a national organization would be necessary to administer this burgeoning sport. AHRMA was originally formed as a privately held business corporation. Other groups were brought together under one banner and one set of rules, and in 1989 AHRMA was reorganized into the member-owned association of today.
The 2009 Road Racing races will be held at Savanna, Georgia, Daytona, Willow Springs, California, VIR, Virginia, Road America, Wisconsin, Grattan, Michigan, Mid-Ohio, Miller Motorsports, Utah, Sandia, New Mexico and the final race is held in Barber?s Motorsports park in Alabama. The national road racing series is held at the above 10 tracks and our four cornerstone events at Daytona, Miller and Barber attract from 15,000 to 50,000 spectators on the race weekend.
In 2006 Buell Motorcycles and AHRMA offered a contingency program which included prize money for racers on the Buell motorcycles competing in some of the existing AHRMA classes.
The 2007 Season was treated to 24 hand shift Harley Davidson and Indian motorcycles of which 20 were shipped in from Australia. This was the largest field of hand shift motorcycle to road race at Daytona since these 1930?s and 1940?s classics were considered modern bikes. Charlie young reported this event from the track in Daytona 2007 for Bikernet.
–Charlie Young
BIKERNET SECURITY DEPARTMENT MEMO, Subject: Incentive to pay the “voluntary” income tax?– The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to purchase sixtyRemington Model 870 Police RAMAC #24587 12 gauge pump-action shotgunsfor the Criminal Investigation Division. The Remington parkerizedshotguns, with fourteen inch barrel, modified choke, Wilson CombatGhost Ring rear sight and XS4 Contour Bead front sight, KnoxxReduced Recoil Adjustable Stock, and Speedfeed ribbed black forend,are designated as the only shotguns authorized for IRS duty basedon compatibility with IRS existing shotgun inventory, certifiedarmorer and combat training and protocol, maintenance, and parts.
–from Rogue
WINTER WEATHER REPORT–Winter really sucks.
–FB
BLOG RESPONSE FROM BIKERNET DESERT EDITOR–Bullshit, eh? Try here: http://www.fashionscarvesandshawls.com/whitesilkaviatorscarves.html
Give those guys a break for the messy store layout. Not every website can be as well organized and easy to navigate as Bikernet.
–Carsten
Texas Hardtails Scooter Show–Listen to Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas and Joe T. talk Scooters. Strokers Dallas is Dallas’ largest reseller of factory custom and custom motorcycles.
Get more great Biker Entertainment in Bikernet Studio.
HOT FLAME MIRRORS FROM AEROMACH– Aeromach mirrors are designed to be the sharpest mirrors available today. The Aeromach Flame Mirror is built using CNC machines to carve lightweight and strong custom mirrors from billet aluminum. The mirror housing is chromed to a show-quality finish.
Get all the details from Aeromach USA.
?New? BUB California Emissions Compliant Exhaust Systems–BUB Enterprises has just received CARB Executive Order k-002 allowing for the sale in California of catalytic converter equipped exhaust for 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycles. Fitments for 2002-2008 are pending with CARB and will available very soon.
This allows replacement of OEM exhaust with BUB True Duals, BUB TDX headers and BUB catalyst equipped mufflers. Also offered are BUB Slip-on Mufflers (Catalyst Equipped) for Stock Header Fitments.
These exhaust carry up to the full Five Year Emissions Warranty when installed on new or qualifying mileage motorcycles.
This is a milestone in the aftermarket as the executive order process for motorcycle critical emission components was approved in October 2009 and BUB Enterprises is the first aftermarket motorcycle exhaust company to produce compliant exhaust for catalyst equipped on highway motorcycles.
Each system is available with BUB True Dual Headers or TDX Cross Over Headers. Customers can pick which style of muffler bodies and match it to the desired header styles. Available End Cap Designs are the BUB 7 Stealth, BUB Classic, BUB Grooved and BUB Chiseled Cut. These mufflers are also available as Slip-ons for Stock OEM headers. Mufflers are offered in Chrome or Black Ceramic. End caps are offered in Chrome or Black Teflon finishes. This gives customers an enormous amount of combinations of systems to choose from for their specific motorcycle.
As with the BUB 7 Stealth system, performance does not need to suffer with these new catalytic systems. These new systems & slip-ons have high flow catalytic converters that give not only an increase in power, but also the deep rumble that you would expect from a Milwaukee V-Twin.
Product Part Numbers and Prices will be available this spring.
Customers can order Dealer & Retail Direct at 1-800-934-9739 or www.bub.com
PLASTIC BOTTLE BOAT SAIL TRIAL– A strange looking vessel took a leisurely sail on San Francisco Bay on Wednesday – a shakedown voyage for a plastic, fantastic adventure that should finally start next month.
The boat is the 60-foot-long catamaran Plastiki, which David de Rothschild, the 31-year-old scion of the British banking family, plans to sail across the Pacific to Australia, beginning in the first days of March.
What makes the Plastiki unique is that the boat’s twin hulls are made of 12,500 plastic bottles that once held soft drinks or spring water. The bottles are filled with dry ice, which of course is a gas.
Except for the boat’s two masts, the twin hulls, a small outboard motor for emergencies, and a few odds and ends like the galley stove, the Plastiki is made of a hard, tough, self-reinforcing plastic material called PET.
“It is totally unique,” said Andy Fox, a builder of sustainable boats who lives in the western edge of England and was along for the ride Tuesday. “There is nothing like it in the world.”
To tell the truth, the Plastiki is no beauty. The boat is a translucent off-white color, rigged as a ketch with a tall mainmast and a shorter mast aft. Both are metal, gleaming in the sun. The 12,500 bottles that make up the twin hulls give the vessel an odd look, like a kid’s science project.
There is a low cabin, rounded like the back of a turtle. Inside are four bunks for eight crew members, a small galley and an area for an array of electronics the boat will carry. There will be plenty of electronics; one of the expedition sponsors is Hewlett-Packard. There is a tiny head, as the seagoing toilet is called. This will be an adventure in tight quarters.
After months of collecting empty soda bottles, sawing, cutting and hammering the twin hulls together, and fitting the masts, the Plastiki went into the water for the first time on Dec. 16. The boat was towed to Sausalito and the sails were rigged in early January, and the Plastiki has been out in the bay for occasional trial runs while the eight-member crew worked to become familiar with the boat.
There is still a lot of fitting out to do, and several more shakedown cruises. If all goes well, the Plastiki – named for Thor Heyerdahl’s famous Kon-Tiki raft – will sail out the Golden Gate in about a month.
“It depends on a window of good weather,” de Rothschild said. “The hardest thing is to get clear of the coast.”
The plan is to sail south to about the latitude of Mexico then west into the central Pacific, with landfall at one of the Line Islands, a group of atolls south of Hawaii. The biggest of these small islands is Kiritimati, which used to be called Christmas Island.
After that, de Rothschild hopes to work his way west and south, toward Australia.
From the San Francisco Chronicle
E-mail Carl Nolte at cnolte@sfchronicle.com.
INCREDIBLE–I don’t know which way to turn. We’ve got a multitude of items coming at us, bikes to build, stories to cover, videos to shoot. Life is nuts.
It’s interesting how live sorta bends like sailboat at sea. A sloop moves with the wind, the currents, and tides. Sort of like when we ride across country, trying to find that smooth road away from city traffic or a rain squall. Where one door closes, another one blows open. The key is to be prepared to accept the opportunity and respond to it.
With the help of our new web master, Joe, we hope to build the site infrastructure so we can respond to whatever heads our way in the future. We are preparing for more video content, a better mail order sales system, enhanced classifieds section, maybe a jobs department, constantly improving Bikernet Insurance service, and our rockin’ blog.
You’ll see it all happen over the next couple of months on Bikernet. Don’t hesitate to drop me a line if you see a service we can provide. Write if you don’t like something, throw beer cans, or send us a postcard. You can bet we’ll fix it.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
