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Victory Cross Country Road Test on Bikernet–Large and in charge, the Victory Cross Country was designed to offer unprecedented style, comfort, performance and superior handling. Can an 800-pound hard bagger really deliver all these things? Victory says it can.
So why don?t you stick around and find out next week as Bikernet brings you an exclusive road test of Victory?s new Cross Country.
FAMOUS JOHNNY PAG GONE–We don’t know much, except that Johnny shot himself in a Primm, Nevada Casino Hotel last weekend. His motorcycle company seemed to be doing well, and the health issues he tackled a couple of years ago seemed behind him.
Our condolences go out to his family and co-workers. We saw his display in Vegas at the SEMA show and his new China built mini-chopper line looked sharper than ever.
BRASS BALLS BRINGS BACK THE FXR– A cult classic FXR inspired bike that is the leader of the pack, with a rubber mounted power train and killer styling. This bike will handle with the best of them yet is also a convertible. Go for a day or for a week.
Limited 50 hand built for 2010. Reserve yours today. Get more information about the Brawler right here.
BIKERNET REPORTER ATTENDS AMA AWARDS BANQUET, REPORT COMING–Ray Wheeler was assigned to hone his moto-journalistic skills and attend the AMA Awards Banquet. He set two AMA Land Speed Records this year and was allowed to park his scooter in the Hard Rock Casino next to the fastest motorcycle in the world, 365 mph, built by Denis Manning of BUBS.
This Ducati was hand built by an inspiring college student and on display in Vegas during the banquet. Next week we will bring you Ray’s full report.
HAULIN’ ASS NEW BIKERNET ADVERTISER–Haulen Ass is a group of riders who got tired of looking around for custom parts we really wanted and coming up with nothing. If we did find something it either required modifying it or it wasn’t American Made.
With a little engineering background (35 + yrs) and access to a state of the art manufacturing facility we started brewing up our own designs. Before we knew it other riders started asking about our custom parts and here we are today.
Our goal at Haulen Ass is to offer Innovative ? Stylish ? Practical parts & accessories that are 100% American Made! We strive to go above and beyond in creativity, quality, and superior customer service. If you ever have a question, comment, or even a complaint hit us up and we’ll help ya out.
Haulen Ass believes in supporting local business and that is why we utilize our network of American suppliers and local manufacturers. All products come from American Chomers and finishers, American Steel, and American Clothing companies.
Check out our growing line of Detachable Backrest / Sissy Bars for your Harley Davidson, Victory, and coming soon to Yamaha. You can also land yourself some pretty bad ass License Plate Mounts or Wall Mounts for your Detachable Touring Accessories.
Keep www.haulenass.com in your favorite list and visit frequently. The Haulen Ass team continues to expand our Harley Davidson Aftermarket product line and also continues to expand our partnerships with others that have the same goals.
If you have your own product idea and are looking for assistance with design or manufacturing capabilities, please contact us via our Contact Us page.
Ride Safe & Keep The Rubber Side Down
–The Haulen Ass Team
US Transportation Products (aka) Haulen Ass
554 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
Contact : Jason Tuccio
email: jatuccio@gmail.com
BIKERNET HISTORIAN OPENS ARCHIVES–“The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.” – Albert Einstein
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined.”–Patrick Henry, during Virginia’s ratification convention (1788).
LIFESTYLE SMOKIN? DEAL AT $6,995.00!–$1,000.00 OFF! DYNA LOVERS! Take a look at this clean FXD35 Dyna SuperGlide! This bike has it all … looks, power and comfort! Features a factory 88ci fuel injected motor, six speed transmission, staggered exhaust, mid controls with forward pegs, sissy bar with padded backrest, luggage rack, engine guard and much much more! Come take a look at this one!
Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
Dan Gurney?s All American Racers is celebrating its 45th year in business–We would like to take this opportunity to thank our fans, friends andbusiness partners for their loyalty to our company through the decades.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MINI FOOTBOARDS REPLACE FOOTPEGS–Add Comfort and Support to Passenger and Forward-Control Positions.
MILWAUKEE (December 18, 2009) ? The new Mini Footboard Kit (P/N 50451-09, $109.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories can be installed in place of traditional footpegs to standard H-D-style footpeg supports, and can be used in many rider and passenger applications. A little larger than a bicycle pedal, Mini Footboards can be pivoted to the best angle for maximum riding comfort, additional leg support, and to provide more options for foot location.
The sole-gripping horizontal black-rubber bands complement the mirror-chrome finish, and add vibration isolation and a rich appearance. Complete the look with Shifter Pegs and Brake Pedal Pads from the Chrome and Rubber Collection.
Mini Footboards fit most Harley-Davidson models with forward controls, but do not fit with mid-controls or with Frame Mounted Highway Pegs P/N 50855-09 and 50865-09. They also fit passenger male mount style footpeg supports on most models. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
THIS JUST IN, J.D. Power and Associates Reports– Customer Satisfaction with the Motorcycle Ownership Experience Improves Considerably from 2008, Reaching a Record-High Level.
Dealers Who Follow Up after a Sale May Positively Impact Overall Satisfaction with the Sales Experience
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 17 December 2009 ? Overall satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience increases for a seventh consecutive year to its highest level yet, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information StudySM released today.
The study finds that overall motorcycle ownership satisfaction averages 838 on a 1,000-point scale in 2009, up 24 points from 2008. Satisfaction improves across all five factors measured in the study?product; quality; cost of ownership; sales; and service?with the most substantial increases occurring in the sales and service factors.
In addition, product quality has improved compared with 2008, primarily due to a decrease in the number of engine and braking/ride problems experienced. On average, the overall number of problems reported is 126 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), which is an improvement of 26 PP100 since 2008.
?Given that industry sales are down roughly 30 percent during the past year, manufacturers are competing more than ever for every customer,? said Todd Markusic, senior director of the powersports practice at J.D. Power and Associates. ?The result of this increased competition is that the quality and performance of bikes is at an all-time high, and dealers are paying much more attention to their customers? sales and service experiences.?
The study also finds that dealers may positively impact satisfaction with the sales aspect of the ownership experience by following up with their customers after the sale. On average, the sales satisfaction score among customers who received a follow-up phone call is 170 points higher than among those who did not get a follow-up call.
?The follow-up phone call is a simple concept that may have a significant impact on customers? sales or service experiences,? said Markusic. ?While it might seem that calling customers after a visit would be standard practice for dealers, 20 percent of customers don?t receive a call after a new bike purchase and 56 percent don?t receive a call after having their bike serviced.?
Motorcycle owners who take their bike to a dealer for maintenance or repair-related service work present dealers with an opportunity to make a lasting impression, as the length of time a motorcycle is in for service greatly impacts overall service satisfaction. The average repair time for maintenance work is one day, while the typical repair takes three days to complete. Dealers who are able to complete repairs in less than three days may benefit greatly, as their customers tend to be significantly more satisfied with their service experience. The average satisfaction score among customers who have a repair completed in less than three days is 857, compared with 753 among those who receive their bike back in three days or more.
The 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study, now in its 12th year, includes responses from nearly 8,000 owners who purchased a new 2009 model year on-road or dual-sport motorcycle between September 2008 and May 2009. The study was fielded August through October 2009.
From C.S. Carsten
CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE DEALER SHOW 2010!–+ European Championship of Custom Bike Building.March 28th 2010, Phoenix-Hall, Mainz, Germany.
HOT NEWS from Custom Chrome: The US-built “40th Anniversary bikes? will premiere in Europe, starting at the 2010 CCE Dealer Show: Along with the stunning one-off custombuilt creations will be the builders: Legendary “Hot Rod? builder and motorcycle customizer COLE FOSTER, who created a unique and absolutely authentic seventies-style Chopper as it would have been state-of-the-art in 1970, founding year of CCI and US-Top-Customizer KIRK TAYLOR, who had the task to build a modern, 2010-style CCI “Birthday Bagger?. Both will be accompanied by top-photographer MICHAEL LICHTER, who photographed both bikes in California on the Road and in his studio.
40 years Custom Chrome are 40 years of great custombikes and ?parts ? more than enough reason to celebrate! In Europe, at the annual CCE Dealer Show: More than 100 superb custombikes will compete for the European Championship of Custom Bike Building and 3 tickets to the World Championship, not to mention numerous other trophys and prices.
Following the sensational performance of last year’s European competitors ? Krugger?s ?Overmile? won 3rd in the World Championship 2009 and secured another ticket to Sturgis 2010 at Faak ? some of the hottest European Custombikes ever are expected to participate. THIS is where the European Champion will be crowned! Show entries can now enter their bikes through the websites www.amdchampionship.com/ or with the link from www.Custom-Chrome-Europe.com.
The Custom Chrome Europe team will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the brand name in style ? a high-class show event which will feature special awards and top-customizers from all over the world.
The latest updated show-information is available at the Website www.Custom-Chrome-Europe.com
Information and entry information for the EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP OF CUSTOM BIKE BUILDING is available at www.amdchampionship.com/ or www.Dealer-World.com; Contact Neil ‘ShowMaster’ Blaber – neil@amdchampionship.com.
KEEP SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER WARM & SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS–Torian Chopper Leathers’ long sleeve Woman’s Race Shirt is now less than $150! Ideal for hard ridin women in warm weather and/or morning/evening riding.Our customers tell us that they use the Race Shirt when they don’t need a jacket but want full protection.
The Feel of Lamb:Our shirts are made from hand-selected goat skin. This hide provides the soft feel of lamb and the durability of cowhide in a light weight.Features 2 chest flap pockets, 2 hand warmer pockets and a full lining.Torian Chopper Leathers details are here.
LARRY GROSSMAN ART AVAILABLE AT IN-N-OUT–Have you seen the new IN-N-OUT t-shirts I designed available at their stands?
DUANE BALLARD TOOK 1ST METRIC AT DAVID MANN CHOPPERFEST–Duane Ballard took 1st Metric for his Pink Taco, a 1970 Honda. Bikes from across the board lined up in the bright sun and soggy sod at the Ventura Fairgrounds.
After a night of heavy rain, it was great to see old Sol make the party and dry things out a bit. Off in the distance, wacky winter surfers had hit the tide and rolled along the crests.
GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW COMING TO POMONA, Look for us in the Suede Palace– Crown deluxe ?The World?s No. 1 Underground Sunglasses?
Look forward to seeing you there, we enjoy networking with you to make this event a success, we encourage you to tell a friend, post it on any of your social networking groups, bring out a friend that?s not even in the scene and introduce them to a part of America?s Past & Present. Last years show was awesome, with different buildings hosting different era?s and lifestyles, but the coolest of all was the Suede Palace?
I?m sure that Celeste and Axel, have some really great performers planned this year along with some 1 off kustom awards?
There?s still time to do your Christmas Shopping on-line today and we will get it to you in time to place under the tree?
Please feel free to drop by our shop anytime: 1667 W. Anaheim St. Harbor City, California 90710 Ph. 310.534.0009 Hours: 10:00 am ? 4:00 pm M-F
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday?s..!
–Eddie G. – owner
www.crowndeluxe.com
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 in Each Catagory – PLUS Peoples Choice Award – NO ENTRY FEE
PLUS – CARTER BLOOD CARE?S Bloodmobile will be out front to collect donationsat their MOST CRITICAL time of the year. FREE T-SHIRT & FREE SHOW ADMISSION for donorsDonor Reservations requested – contact – carterbloodcare.org OR 1-800-DONATE-4
LIVE BAND !!! Everybody?s FAVORITE – Pete Barbeck & 7th Son
AND – BARGAINS !!! BARGAINS !!! BARGAINS!!!! CHEAP Leather Deals – Used Parts – Distributor ?Over-Runs? – Lifestyle Necessities – New PartsGarage ?Clean-Out?s? – Jewelry – Traveling Discounters – & Much More!!!!!!!!
CHECK WWW.TEXASSCOOTER.COM 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 Blvd?s 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
NEWS FROM BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER, 4 Reasons to Eat Walnuts– A mainstay of my dietary recommendations, walnuts are an excellent choice when it comes to healthy snacking. Walnuts:
1. Are a good vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids, protective fats that promote cardiovascular health, help maintain optimal cognitive function, and tone down inflammation.
2. Provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
3. Contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant compound that helps support a healthy immune system.
4. Yield high levels of l-arginine, an essential amino acid which promotes healthy blood pressure.
Try adding walnuts to your hot or cold breakfast cereals, eat them as a snack, use walnut oil in salad dressings, and add to pie crusts for a nutritional boost.
D&D CONTINUES TO EXPAND DEALER NETWORK–Here are the last two weeks worth of dealers. If you’re looking for performance exhaust, check here for new D&D dealers or their website for the complete list.
1) Ray J’s Indians 527 E Union St Neward, NY 14513 315-331-1340
2) Motorcycle Collision Specialties 1460 Canal Ave Long Beach, CA 90813 562-435-3334
3) Motorsports Nation LLC 20 Excalibur Blvd Plainfield, CT 06374 860-564-4223
4) Performance Cycle 2630 Beaverdale Rd Cambridge, Ontario Canada N3H4R7 519-658-5819
5) Capital City H-D 1745 Capital Circle NW Tallasassee, FL 32303 850-205-4294
6) Harley Davidson/Buell of Vallejo 1600 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590 707-643-1413
7) RPM Motocycles Inc 518 SE 2nd St Gainesville, FL 32601 352-377-6974
8) Apache Motorcycles 3618 W Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85019 602-973-5111
9) V-Twin Concepts 5120 US Hwy 1 Grant, FL 32949 321-327-2916
10) Abernathy Motorcycle Sales Inc 1704 West Main St Union City, TN 38261 731-885-1792
11) Twin Specialties 1911 Sego Ct Raleigh, NC 27616 919-877-9500
12) Western New York Cycle 6695 South Transit Rd Lockport, NY 14094 716-625-6111
Last weeks new dealers
1) Short T Cycle 8335- A Dixie Hwy Florence, KY 41042 859-371-1777
2) Skip Fordyce H-D 7688 Indiana Ave Riverside, CA 92504 951-785-0100
3) V-Twin Cycle 210 Gonic Rd Rochester, NH 03839 603-330-1010
4) Razee Motorcycle Center 730 Tower Hill RD N Kingstown, RI 02852 401-295-8837
5) The ride factory 2101 N 22nd St Ybor City, FL 33605 813-247-1166
6) Mid State Motorsports 1191 S. Walnut Ave Cookeville, TN 38501 931-528-5504
7) Cafe Racer 1301 Union Ave Kansas City, MO 64101 816-221-0711
8) The Little Guy Shop 117 Depot St Mansfield, TX 76063 682-518-9579
9) Budke’s H-D 695 Halligan Dr North Platte, NE 69101 308-532-4339
10) South Seas Cycle Exchange 94-896 Moloalo St Waipahu, HI 96797 808-674-6781
11) Denney’s H-D 3980 W Sunshine Springfield, MO 65807 417-882-0100
12) Motorcycles & More Inc 525 E Washington Ave Vinton, VA 24179 540-857-0707
–Jennifer Millican
D & D Performance Ent
And as always RIDE SAFE & LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES
817-834-8961
Fx: 817-831-4260
ANOTHER TEASER SHOT FROM ILLUSION CYCLE RECENT BUILD– As you can see in the attached photos, it is possible to build an outstanding looking motorcycle and still use many low-end components. A little tweek here and there and using good taste can achieve this without breaking the bank.
This build uses an Ultima motor, transmission, primary drive, and slightly modified Ultima frame. The front end is a DNA as are the wheels, The brakes stepped up with PM’s. The gas tank is a modified HD.
The seat is custom and covered by Danny Grey Seats in Santa Ana. Rear fender is a “two eight”,the fender bungs are welded in the fender and frame with hidden bolts, the “Mac 10’s”exhaust is made by Illusion, paint by Rock n Roll and California Classic to customer spec’s, the “Grip ace” system of hidden buttons on the clutch side handgrip controls all the switching functions well and looks great without the switches on the handlebars.
Call us for all your V-twin needs, parts, service, paint, fabrication, complete builds, or turn key ready to ride motorcycles
–Rusty
Illusion Motorsports
714-894-1942
UNCLE MONKEY DOCTRINE TURNS ANOTHER PAGE–As of January 1st it will be illegal for drivers to talk or text on their cell phones while driving. The new law isn’t a popular one except for those who have seen first hand the effects that it can have. In my former life as a truck driver my cell phone was my lifeline. It kept me connected to dispatch and to the customers. Most importantly, it was my connection to home, to my wife, my kids, and my grandchild.
I consider myself an above average driver but there is something about holding that little cell phone that makes us all stupid. I no longer use my cell phone when driving; actually, I rarely use my cell phone at all any time. But drivers are use to the convenience of their cell phones, the constant connection to a world of stuff that is of little importance, a world of text messages, and navigations systems telling them were they are going, where they have been. It is what sets drivers apart for riders.
As my wife pointed out, riding demands all of your attention. You are simply not along for the ride but you are a part of the experience and integral part of it. Squeezing your knee to the tank, pitches the bike, press the bars and the bike turns like it is on rails. We feel the winds, smell the scents around us. Every move we make affects how the bike travels down the road. We are immersed in the sensations of all five senses.
The more you ride the more integrated into our souls it becomes. There are no cell phones, no text messages chirping, no animated voices telling us to turn here, go there. We don’t readily talk to those traveling beside us or even to those behind us. The motorcycle becomes apart of us, we apart of it. We share the experience, share the moments. It is something our caged friends will now be forced to become reacquainted with.
-bad Uncle Monkey
BIKERNET STOCK BROKERAGE MEMO–Called my stockbroker this morning and asked him what I should be buying.
He said, “canned goods and ammunition”.
–Rogue
Kentucky Motorcycle Association / K.B.A. 13th Annual Freedom Fighters Forum, January 16th, 2010– Come join us for our Annual legislative conference on issues facing motorcyclists and citizens in Kentucky and the U.S. Learn how to be an effective force for change within our government and how to make a difference. This conference is FREE and open to the public.
Where: Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Jamestown, KY
When: 9am to 5pm Central Time
How: To get more info call 800-68-CYCLEor www.kmakba.com
Why: To protect your Freedoms and Liberty
Who: Candidate(s) for US Senate Rand Paul and Secretary of State Trey Grayson along with Congressman Hal Rogers and other speakers to be announced.
For Reservations at the hotel mention the KMA/KBA for a special room rate of $55 per night
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
5465 State Park Road
Jamestown, KY 42629-7801
Telephone: 270-343-3111
Toll Free: 800-325-1709
LakeCumberland@ky.gov
MOTORCYCLE CANNONBALL UPDATE–Don Whalen brought some of his antique bikes to the David Mann Chopperfest and won 2 awards for this 1923 ACE motorcycle. He has a motorcycle entered in the upcoming Motorcycle Cannonball Run, but since that run requires machines to be pre-1916, the ACE will not be one of them. www.motorcyclecannonball.com
K & G Cycles is constantly pursuing new products from unique vendors that may be too small to interest the big wholesalers and distributors but are of interest to consumers– This is what makes K & G Cycles unique from its competitors and valuable to its customers. Hoping to one day become the “Amazon.com” for motorcycle parts and accessories, it’s inevitable that customers will eventually realize that if K & G Cycles doesn’t have it, it probably doesn’t exist.
However, K & G Cycles’ progressive business model in no way has taken away from the personal touch that the Marakas’ find so vital in operating a successful business.
Despite warehousing products with vendors, K & G Cycles also has a 2,000 square foot custom shop that is open to customers by appointment. They currently have seven employees and are available to their customers seven days a week. They have acquired 1.7 TB of info on their product database and their web site is currently being serviced by 4 large servers. They are also members of the BBB of Kansas, SEMA and MDA.
The only factors that separate them from any brick and mortar business is their proven business model which simply results in lower prices for customers and superior customer service. K & G Cycles is proudly owned and operated by motorcyclists who are committed to bringing bikers the largest selection of quality parts at the best prices available.
If customers cannot find the parts they are looking for, the staff at K & G is always happy to help via phone, e-mail or Skype. For more information about K & G Cycles, please call (785) 542-9227 or visit them on the Web at www.kandgcycles.com.
AMCA Live-blogging the Birth of a Bobber– Looking for something fun to follow on the Internet over the holidays? The Antique Motorcycle Club of America has the answer. Right now, 18-year-old Ryan Mackey, the winner of the AMCA?s Youth Program Basket-Case Contest, is building the bike of his dreams, a custom bobber based on a 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA, from the ground up. And you can follow the entire project online.
Mackey was chosen as the winner in the AMCA contest, which attracted 90 entries from young antique-bike enthusiasts (aged 18 to 25) across the country. His prize was a collection of parts that could be turned into a authentic Harley bobber, the stripped-down style of custom motorcycles popular with servicemen returning home to America after World War II. Plus, Mackey won the opportunity to build that bike under the direction of some of the most knowledgeable experts in the field.
Right now, while Mackey is on winter break from paramedic school, he?s at Carl?s Cycle Supply in Aberdeen, South Dakota, tackling chassis and sheet-metal work under the guidance of Matt Olsen, the AMCA?s youth coordinator. And you can follow along in a special thread established to cover the project in the forum area of the AMCA website.
You?ll be able to see the entire process of restoring, refitting and reassembling the hundreds of parts that make up this classic machine, all through the eyes of a novice builder. Watch as he learns how to turn the pile of parts donated by AMCA members into a running motorcycle. And who knows? You might even learn a few bike-building tricks yourself.
The winter phase of the Bobber Build will continue through January 17, with updates daily (and sometimes more frequently). The next marathon work week will take place during Ryan’s spring break, when he?ll travel to North Carolina to work on the engine and transmission at Dale Walksler?s famed Wheels Through Time Museum. Final assembly of the project bike will take place sometime in late July or early August.
You can follow the entire adventure at www.antiquemotorcycle.org! Just click on the ?Birth of a Bobber? link on the home page.
The Antique Motorcycle Club of America is the nation?s largest organization for vintage-bike enthusiasts. Its sister organization, the AMCA Foundation, is dedicated to preserving the history of motorcycles and educating the public about the heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.antiquemotorcycle.org .
BRASS BALLS BOBBERS ANNOUNCEMENT–Awarded Top 10 Production Bike 2009 by V-Twin & Easyriders magazines and recognized by Barnett’s magazine as one of the best bikes for the money. Loaded with high quality American components at a great value.
from $15,995
As of January 1, 2010 price will jump one grand. Better move quick!
THERE YOU HAVE IT–Hope your intrepid attitude is keeping your holiday spirit level strong and warm. It’s a strange one, that’s for sure. We drew straws for giving gifts, so as a clan we just bought one gift each. Sin Wu is going to receive the hand made quilt the Rollin Sixes family created to raise postage funds to ship gifts to the troops. We won the E-bay auction effort.
We do our best not to light the heater until our teeth rattle, and we’re still trying to sell the Shrunken FXR and one Shovelhead, the 1928.
I’ve tried to reach out to help a couple of brothers get jobs and was successful on a couple of occasions. Our Bonneville effort will kick off in a couple of weeks with a report on the Bonne Belle and a detailed 2010 overview. We even offered to build a Bonneville racer for Victory.
We may limit some event travel next year and create a Too Broke for Sturgis Run to Salome, Arizona. I’ve been threatened to make the Horse Smoke Out cross country ride, but we’ll see how book sales roll, once I have the first shipment in hand. We may start our sales effort as soon as George finishes the cover art.
It’s easy for us to play the depression era blues 78 record. Sin Wu grew up in the San Pedro projects, and I came from Depression Era folks. So we know how to curb spending and watch our backs through the tough times. On the other hand the economy may kick up next year and we can party once more. I have a lot of faith in American drive and innovation, plus the pure desire to make shit happen.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
