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CLASSIC FXR CHASSIS FROM CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS–Joe Cree of California Customs introduces his latest Cree-ation. The Maverick model is going to help set the standard for budget Bobber styled bikes. Instead of going with the cheapest parts available like most builders are doing now California Customs will not go that route. We are going to use the best quality parts available and still be able to offer this model at a great price. We have worked closely with our suppliers to be able to Cree-ate a great new model with an affordable price tag.
Here is the list of technical specs for the Maverick.
FRAME: RUBBER MOUNT DAYTEC BUILT FOR CALIFORNIA
CUSTOMS. 28 DEGREE RAKE, 0 STRETCH
FORKS: 41MM WIDE GLIDE
SHOCKS: PROGRESSIVE 4 WAY ADJUSTABLE
WHEELS: 60 SPOKE WHEELS- 21 X 2.15 FRONT, 18 x 5.5 REAR
TIRES: AVON
BRAKES: PM 4 PISTON FRONT AND REAR
MOTOR: S&S 96″
TRANSMISSION: BAKER 6 SPEED
PRIMARY DRIVE: BDL BELT
BARS: FLANDERS
HAND CONTROLS: CHROME
ROTORS: 11.5″ POLISHED
FINAL DRIVE: KEVLAR BELT
REAR FENDER: PRO-STREET STYLE
GAS TANK: 1 PIECE CONTOURED
SEAT: CUSTOM CORBIN 2-UP
EXHAUST PIPE: 2 INTO 1 HACKER HEADER
FOOT CONTROLS: ACCUTRONIX BILLET
ELECTRICAL: ALL HIDDEN WIRING
BRAKE HOSES: GOODRIDGE HOSES
CABLES: BARNETT
PAINT: ONE COLOR STD., CUSTOM PAINT AVAILABLE
MISC: BILLET MOTOR MOUNT/COIL MOUNT BY YANKEE ENGINEUITY, SOLID STATE WIRING, SEALED BATTERY
As with all of our bikes we offer almost limitless options to custom tailor your bike to meet your needs. For more information go to www.calcustom.com or call Joe Cree at 408-954-8972 or 888-707-CUSTOM
THIS JUST IN FROM BIKERNET LOWER ALABAMA WEATHER BUREAU–This might be of interest to people in the western states, we have received anywhere form 60 to 90 inches of rain this year so far, and we are not done yet. THAT’S 5 PLUS FEET OF RAIN! Tomorrow it is supposed to rain again and we hope to only get at most 1 inch. We all feel like we need webbed feet.
Ride safe,
–Camy
ZIPPERS Power to the Sportster!The Wide-Band, Closed-Loop ThunderMax EFI System is now available for all 2010 XL-model Sportsters– The ThunderMax with AutoTune has been re-designed to fit in the new-for-2010 ECM location, making installation a breeze. The ThunderMax for 2010 XL Sportsters? includes a PigTail Harness for easy access to the communication port.
Simply install, plug-In, download a base map and go for a ride! Let AutoTune fine-tune your base map to you riding habits and conditions… as you ride!
See your favorite dealer or contact:
ZIPPER?S PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
6655-A Amberton Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
Phone 410.579.2828Fax 410.579.2835
www.ZippersPerformance.com
www.Thunder-Max.com
AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL BIKERNET ADVERTISERS FROM THE CEO OF BIKERNET–I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support during this tough-as-nails 2009. I hope we’ve done a damn good job for you and it shows in sales through Bikernet readers. Don?t hesitate to let us know if we can do more.
I’m actually excited about 2010, although I wish this year was wrapped in a much stronger economy. But what the hell, we’re going to make the best of it and enhance our Bikernet services. We are moving Bikernet to Columbus, Ohio servers and taking on a team of new web masters.
The project list is a mile long, but here are some high points:
? The tech side of Bikernet will be entirely upgraded by the end of January.
? We will change the homepage design to make it easier to navigate and read.
? We will also change our sponsors logos to make them pop more, and we have a couple of exciting plans to give our sponsors additional play on the home page.
? In addition we are kicking off a new and improved blog, and for the first year we will add all of our sponsors to the frame. The same system will go into place around our Forum department. No additional charge. We want to do all we can to support you through these tough times.
We will not change the general look of Bikernet content to a cluttered format like so many other sites. Plus, we have several expanded readership building goals we will implement, including another run at Bonneville, and our work to build a motorcycle council within the SEMA organization. We believe it’s important to reach out of the box for more and new motorcycle enthusiasts. Bikernet is a major Sponsor of Bonneville 2010, the SmokeOut Events, the Cannonball Rally and a Sturgis venue (yet to be decided). We plan to attend, with a booth, the Grand National Roadster Show and several other shows and events this year.
Again, if there is anything we can do to help drive customers to your company, don’t hesitate to contact me.
All the best for the New Year,
–K. Randall Ball
Emperor, High Command
V.P. of small shop tools, Janitor
CONFEDERATE EMBRACES THE REBEL–On some level, every man is a rebel. Every man craves to feel the unabated wind in his face, the vigorous breath of freedom. There is nothing new in this ? it is the nature of mankind, and it?s as old as time. It?s a restlessness that moves us forward, that makes us always crave to feel the open road, to pursue horizons.
This rebellion inside us, the sometimes whispered, sometimes shouted voice of our individuality, is the voice of wheels under our seats. A motorcycle captures our very essence of our need to roll. It feels the texture of the path and communicates it directly, with no ambiguity. There is simply no more consummate expression of the individual than the motorcycle. And there is simply no better expression of the motorcycle than the CONFEDERATE P120 FIGHTER COMBAT.
LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE NEW YEAR– 2006 ROAD KING,NOW ONLY $13,995.00!–Looking for a deal on a clean pre-owned 2005 Road King? Look no more! This bike features a powerful factory 88 cubic inch motor, 5-speed transmission, Vivid Black paint, Stock dual exhaust, chrome front end, engine guard, chrome controls, leather saddlebags and way too many extras to list.
Come in and see it in person! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
2005 ROAD KING,JUST REDUCED! $9,995.00!–
Now this is one clean Road King! It’s super clean, and is ready to ride where ever you want to go! It features a powerful 88ci factory motor, 5-speed transmission, quick release back rest, luggage rack, Vance & Hines Big Oval exhaust, Beach bar handle bars and much much more! Come in and see it in person! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
QUICK, TELL ‘EM BANDIT SENT YOU AND SAVE A GRAND–One more day to save $1,000 on a Model 1.
You can save $1,000 by ordering before the end of the year. The Top 10 custom-production bike will have a price increase of $1,000 on January 1, 2010. Currently the value-priced Model 1 retails for $15,995 and the softail-style Model 1S comes in at just $1,000 more… a $1,000 initial schedule deposit secures your bike in our schedule at the current price.
email: evolve@DarwinMotorcycles.com
call: 405-270-0995 x208
SHINE THEM SCOOTERS UP FOR!!!!!!!!!!The 8th Annual – DALLAS CHOPPER SHOW & SWAP MEETSUNDAY – JANUARY 10th– ……………Judged Competition For : Manufacturer Built Choppers (Big Dog, Iron Horse, Ect) ..Shop Built Choppers (constructed by motorcycle shop) Home Built Choppers (constructed by owner)….1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Trophys – PLUS Peoples Choice & Judges Choice Awards – NO ENTRY FEE
LIVE BAND !!! Everybody?s FAVORITE – Pete Barbeck & 7th SonAND – BARGAINS !!! BARGAINS !!! BARGAINS!!!! CHEAP Leather Deals – Used Parts – Distributor Over-Runs – Lifestyle Necessities – New PartsGarage Clean-Outs – Jewelry – Traveling Discounters – Dragbike Displays & Much More!!!!!!!!
LOCATION: Longhorn Ballroom, Corner of Riverview & Corinth – Take Riverview Blvd. Exit from I-30 or I-35 at Downtown Dallas & go South 5 blocks.
(NOTE: Industrial Blvds NAME has been changed on all signs to Riverview Blvd.)
DATE: Sunday, January 10th
SHOW HOURS: 11am – 5:30pm
ADMISSION: $8 Adults, $5 5-14, Under 5 Free
INFORMATION – DOWNLOADABLE FLYERS – BIKE SHOW ENTRY FORMS & MUCH MORE
WWW.TEXASSCOOTER.COM
254-687-9066 Office
214-428-4500 Day of Show ONLY
THE GREENROD PROJECT–SEMA and California Agencies Solve Titling Dilemma For Hobbyist Vehicles–Under a looming threat of prosecution faced by thousands of California specialty-vehicle owners, SEMA, working on behalf of California enthusiasts and in cooperation with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Bureau of Automotive Repair, Air Resources Board and Attorney General?s office, has resolved a complex and threatening issue to this market segment and the industry it serves.
?This breakthrough procedure allows owners of certain illegally titled specially constructed vehicles (SCVs) to avoid a situation that could have led to confiscated cars and law enforcement action against vehicle builders and owners. Further, the program now permits these vehicles to demonstrate state emissions-compliance requirements,? said Steve McDonald, SEMA vice president of government affairs. Specially constructed vehicles in California include certain street rods, custom vehicles, kit cars and replicas.
Last year, a law was enacted requiring the DMV to develop and administer a vehicle registration amnesty program. The amnesty program will be in effect from January 1, 2010?December 31, 2010 and will apply to vehicles that were previously registered or classified under erroneous or illegal circumstances.
Under the program, vehicle owners that have knowingly made any false statement or knowingly concealed any material fact in any document filed with the DMV or the California Highway Patrol will need to apply for amnesty. Examples of this would be failing to report the actual value of the vehicle; failure to pay the correct sales tax when the vehicle was first titled/registered in California; or incorrectly stating the actual age of the vehicle.
The consequences of not applying for amnesty and paying back taxes and penalties could be severe. If an owner understated the value of the vehicle to the extent that the state lost more than $1,000 in revenue, the owner could be charged with a felony. If the amount is less or the owner incorrectly stated the age of the vehicle, the owner could be charged with a variety of misdemeanors. Recent prosecutions for this type of offense required owners to pay back-taxes and fees averaging $4,000 per vehicle. In some cases, owners will be forced to surrender the title to their car. To receive amnesty from future prosecution, any and all back-taxes must be paid in full and the vehicle?s title must be factually corrected.
Recently a process was established to allow specially constructed vehicle owners that have been granted amnesty to avail themselves of emissions requirements that recognize the unique nature of these vehicles. While there are still details to be concluded, SEMA has reached a tentative agreement with the state to provide for three methods to achieve compliance.
? The owner can pay all back taxes and penalties and apply for one of 500 (per year) smog-check exemptions. Under California law, these 500 exemptions for specially constructed vehicles are available each year on a first-come, first-served basis. For vehicles with an exemption, a smog-test referee compares the vehicle to production cars of the era that the specially constructed vehicle most closely resembles to determine the model year. The vehicle owner can then choose whether the inspector will certify the vehicle model year by body type or by the engine model year. Only those emissions controls applicable to the chosen model year are required.
? The owner can pay all back taxes and penalties and then choose to install one of several OEM engines and related powertrain components (including specifications for the construction of a fuel tank and delivery system) that are intended to meet California emissions compliance requirements.
? The owner can pay all back taxes and penalties and a SEMA-engineered ?retrofit kit? of parts can be installed. Major components in the kit include an aftermarket electronic fuel injection (EFI) system, an EFI controller, exhaust headers, a camshaft, mufflers and catalytic converters.
While the engine SEMA used to develop the retrofit kit was considered a worst-case configuration, it still passed smog-check requirements. Variables, such as engine condition, accumulated mileage, and related factors affecting emissions from these parts, may, in some cases, cause similar engines not to meet acceptable emissions levels. Nonetheless, transitioning from a carbureted environment to a fuel-injected environment while utilizing the latest controller technology and emissions parts upgrades available from the specialty-equipment industry resulted in dramatic and unprecedented reductions in tailpipe and evaporative emissions on the test vehicle. The retrofit kit actually improved performance and efficiency while not limiting power in a full acceleration mode, compared to a carbureted engine.
GreenRod Frequently Asked Questions
What documentation should I take to the DMV office when applying for amnesty?Applying for amnesty will re-start the titling and registration process for your specially constructed vehicle. You will need to submit a new DMV 343 Application for Title and Registration form. You will also be required to file a DMV 5063 Statement of Construction form, listing the origin of the vehicle?s parts and their purchase price. It would be helpful to have a bill of sale for the vehicle or any appropriate receipts for parts/labor that can be used to establish the actual value of the vehicle. If it is likely that your car had a fraudulent title and will need to pass a smog check, it is advisable to apply for one of the 500 smog-check exemptions granted per year by the DMV.
How much should I expect to pay for the ?retrofit? kit? How much should I expect to pay for the GM engine and powertrain?
The retrofit kit is a collection of emissions-related parts with specifications developed by SEMA for which a variety of aftermarket manufacturers will be able to supply components. On average, the kit should cost approximately $6,000. The labor to install the package will likely cost an additional $5,000. If you choose to use a new engine and powertrain package from GM, the current LS3 package will retail at an estimated $7,900. GM will also offer a number of other emissions-approved engine packages with a variety of performance options and price levels. Estimated installation cost for the GM system is approximately $6,000.
If I use a GM engine, how will I know if I?ve used the correct parts and properly installed them?
GM will include comprehensive instructions that leave little room for error. If you feel that you do not have the mechanical experience to install the package, there are local hot-rod shops, independent repair facilities and dealerships capable of installing the parts. Even when parts are correctly installed, there are variables involved when attempting to meet certain compliance requirements, such as engine condition, other modifications and related factors that can affect emissions.
KENTUCKY GOVERNOR Beshear calls special election to fill vacant legislative seat–FRANKFORT, Ky. ? Gov. Steve Beshear today set the date for a special election to fill a legislative vacancy. The vacancy in the 24th district of the House of Representatives is the result of the resignation of Rep. Jimmy Higdon, who resigned by letter on December 14, having been elected to represent the 14th district of the State Senate. The special election will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 for the district that encompasses Casey, Marion & Pulaski Counties.
KRS 118.730 dictates that governor must issue the writ for a special election for a member of the General Assembly if the vacancy occurs when the legislature is not in session.
In accordance with KRS 118.760, nominations to fill vacancies at special elections are made pursuant to the governing authority of the party in the territory which the election is to be held. Petitions and certificates of nomination may be filed 28 days before the day of election, and if filed with the Secretary of State, shall be immediately certified by the Secretary of State to the proper county clerks per KRS 118.770.
KMA/KBA
–president@kmakba.com
THIS IS THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL PIECE OF ADVICE THAT I CAN GIVE FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON….
–Chris T.
California: Hunting Threatened In Mojave National Preserve!– The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), in concert with the Sierra Club and other anti-hunting organizations, has filed a petition with the California Fish and Game Commission to ban most hunting in the Mojave National Preserve, including rabbit and varmint hunting. What hunting remains (resident game birds, deer, and bighorn sheep) would be restricted.
The “Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Hunting in the Mojave National Preserve” blames hunters for the declining population of the desert tortoise, a threatened species under the state’s Endangered Species Act. CBD filed a similar petition in 2003, but the Commission did not act on it. The Commission will likely consider the CBD’s petition next week and could schedule a hearing on it early next year.
The petition contains the flimsiest of evidence that hunting in the Preserve is the cause or even a contributing factor of the decline in the tortoise population. Contrarily, statistics confirm that vehicular traffic and increased tourism within the designated critical habitat of the tortoise have increased substantially since 1994 when the Preserve was established. Those activities are believed to be the leading causes of tortoise mortality.
Further, there is sufficient research to suggest that predation by ravens and coyotes is also taking its toll on this protected species. The objective of the petition is not to protect and enhance the tortoise population; rather it is an attempt by this coalition of anti-hunting organizations to permanently ban hunting from the Mojave National Preserve. CBD was behind the ban imposed on the use of lead ammunition for hunting big game within the range of the California condor. Earlier this year, CBD attempted unsuccessfully to extend that ban to all game species.
Please take a few minutes to write a letter requesting that the Commission deny the petition and address and mail it to:
John Carlson, Jr., Executive Director
California Fish and Game Commission
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1320
Sacramento, CA 95814
fgc@fgc.ca.gov
Hunters are continually being harassed with restrictions on hunting and access to hunting areas for reasons not based on science. Please do not let CBD impose their pseudo science on those who hunt in the Mojave National Preserve.
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LAST SPRINGER DEAL OF THE YEAR–Twisted front legs. Classic ’70s stuff. Wish I had the cash, but I don’t. Anytakers??
Subject: springer front end – $150 (Hanford)
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call 559-584-6734
HEAT TRANSFERS IN LONG BEACH–
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141 Lanza Avenue, Bldg 3A
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(800) 524-0914 ext 212
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(973) 767-0880
fax (973) 772-6601
WOMEN RIDERS NOWS REPORT, Why Women Love The Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe–One of the more popular bikes for female riders.
If you asked me which motorcycle among Harley-Davidson’s Big Twin models is the most popular with women riders, I’d answer the Softail Deluxe FLSTN, judging by my own observations attending events and getting out there among the female motorcycling community. Ever since the motorcycle’s introduction in 2005, I’ve seen more women riding that motorcycle than any of the other Softails, Dynas, and Touring model platforms, those considered the “Big Twins.”I caught this woman riding a Softail Deluxe in Laughlin. She added a rear tour pak and saddlebags.
The reason, I believe, for its popularity among the fairer sex is because up until this year it boasted the lowest seat height of any Harley at 24.5 inches. That alone is enough to pique womens’ interest. For the record, in 2007 the Rocker was introduced with the same seat height measurement as the Softail Deluxe. And now for 2010, the Fat Boy Lo, a new model, has bragging rights as the Harley with the lowest seat height at 24.25 inches, a quarter inch lower.
–By Genevieve Schmitt
Read the entire story on WomenRidersNow.com, and check Gen’s story on seat heights with many makes and models covered.–Wrench
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