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LATEST LEATHER FROM LAST RIDE CUSTOMS– Just thought I would shoot you a picture of my newest hand tooled leather seat I made for Craig Fraser at Kal Koncepts. Craig came up with the design he wanted on the seat, I put it into leather.
He is one of the top painters in the world as far as I am concerned and you can view more of his work at www.gotpaint.com — Adam Croft
www.lastridecustoms.com 
LICKS Slicker Exhaust Kit –Promo–Slicker Exhaust Kit ? fits all XL Sportster from 2004 through 2010Everything you need for a no-nonsense, hardcore custom pipe set-up minusthe FAT price tag.
The Slicker Exhaust Kit Features :
? Cool slip on drags with removable baffles in your choice of chrome orbrushed finish.
? Package of 2?? x 25? black exhaust wrap
? 8 pack of stainless exhaust straps
Anyone can install this awesome slip-on kit in their garage in about anhour. Just use your stock header pipes…hell…you can even rattle canthem like we did.
This kit looks bad ass…sounds bad ass….and best of all you won?t haveto bust your ass to pay for it!
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WARLOCK CLUB FILM COMING FROM PRODUCER CHARLIE BRECHTEL– Goodtime Charlie Brechtel and wife Sabrina have been busy preparing for a Documentary type movie venture, that Charlie and co-producer Billy Warlock, A 39-year Brother have been collaborating on, about the real 40+ year History of the Warlocks Motorcycle Club. For the past two years Charlie and Sabrina collected personal interviews with different Warlock Brothers from 1967 up to the present day.
They have collected miles of video taken at various Warlocks’ parties and events such as, Florida, Virginia, West Virginia and even Europe. Charlie said what a great job I have, not only to be able to travel around the states, meeting other Bikers and performing my Brand of real Biker Music. But now thanks to the Warlocks, I have recently had the opportunity to perform in Europe.
The Warlocks are a great bunch of guys! They have treated Sabrina and I like part of their Family, even before this movie ideal came about. In fact it was their Warlocks Brand of real Brotherhood that I experienced at my first encounter with them, that got me talking to Billy Warlock about him writing a book about their Club History, his laughing off that ideal soon evolved into us deciding to make this movie.
The Warlocks have already had a few documentaries done on them, going all the way back to 1991 with a film crew from Japan. But as Billy Warlock said, ?We openly cooperated up front with all these Production Companies in an attempt to show who we really are, that is a real Brotherhood and a fact we are quite proud of?.
But Production Companies tend to edit the real facts to sensationalize their productions for commercial profits. Billy Warlock points out that one Company tried to paint us as just another Gang or OMG, but still our true Brotherhood came through, at least according to our Feedback and the company’s admitted Sales popularity of their Warlocks MC segment.
So what?s next for Goodtime Charlie? Well along with his bands current appearances at various up coming Biker Events, He is already preparing for Daytona Bike Week in Florida which He will end that weekend in March at the Warlocks 39th annual Bike Week Party at Fort Lockhart, Their Clubhouse in Orlando.
Charlie says, this movie documentary will be about the real Brotherhood and history of the Warlocks and will also feature a cool Soundtrack. Charlie and Billy Warlock hope to have this Movie Project completed, edited and ready for production by late 2010 or early 2011.
VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE PARKING– MOTION: Scooter and Motorcycle on-street parking WHEREAS the City of Vancouver should do everything in its power to encourage its residents to use environmentally friendly modes of transportation; and WHEREAS Canada is committed to the Kyoto Protocol; and WHEREAS Vancouver residents are being urged to do their part in the federal government?s One-Tonne Challenge (Canada to reduce its annual greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne); and WHEREAS the Greenest City Initiative mandate includes reducing pollution, improving transportation and its action plan will identify best practices from leading cities around the world; and WHEREAS there are greater than 26000 motorcycles and scooters in Vancouver and the rate of growth for usage has been 5 times that of passenger vehicles in BC over the last 5 years; and WHEREAS motorized scooters use up to 90 percent less gasoline than passenger cars and trucks, and motorcycles use less fuel than cars and trucks; and WHEREAS scooters and motorcycles are significantly lighter than other vehicles, thus cause less wear and tear on roadways and thereby leave a small footprint; and WHEREAS scooters and motorcycles regularly encounter problems when currently parking because other vehicle operators often do not see the cycles thus damaging them which incurs increased costs for all insurance ratepayers; and WHEREAS there is very little on-street parking available on Vancouver roadways, forcing motorized cycle operators to find innovative solutions which are often illegal and sometimes dangerous; and WHEREAS most tourist destinations worldwide facilitate scooter and motorcycles transportation; and WHEREAS best practices in neighboring cities with similar transportation challenges to Vancouver’s (including San Francisco, Portland and Toronto) all have established free and abundant parking to encourage and accommodate scooter and motorcycle use;
THAT Vancouver City Council request Parking and Engineering staff to initiate a revenue neutral change to present bylaws to free up street parking by designating free of charge parking for motorized scooters and motorcycles in all 6 meter spaces between pedestrian crosswalks and auto parking
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
AIR BRUSH EXHIBIT THIS WEEKEND–This weekend Coast Air Brush is throwing a wild art exhibit in Los Angeles, at 401 N. Anahiem. Just around the corner from the Bikernet Interplanetary Headquarters. The exhibit runs from 10:00 to 4:00.
Markus Cuff
THE SWISS ARMY SANTA ATTACKS BIKERNET–‘Tis the season to pick the perfect gifts from Victorinox Swiss Army for everyone on your list! From Swiss Army Knives to Cutlery to Timepieces and Fashion, we’re your one-stop shop for holiday cheer!
Advanstar Communications PARTNERS with TapouT To Bring UFC Fighters and TapouT CULTURE to 2009-2010 Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows NATIONWIDE TOUR– Irvine, Calif. (December 3, 2009) ? Advanstar Communications, a leading worldwide media company, today announced a breakthrough partnership between the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows and mega lifestyle brand TapouT to bring TapouT?s counterculture alive at the remaining ten stops on the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows nationwide tour. Commencing at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, Calif., Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, a ?TapouT Friday Night Fights? feature will come alive right on the motorcycle show floor. Motorcycle show attendees are invited to relax in the ?TapouT Fan Lounge,? meet TapouT-sponsored UFC fighters, gather autographs and watch previous UFC fights and select episodes of TapouT?s original reality TV-series on big screens.
?We?re opening up the tour to an entirely new youth audience that is passionate about motorcycle culture,? said Advanstar?s Group Show Director and Director of Business Development Jeff Dentremont. ?To address their unique point of view, the TapouT/Bikes & Beats lifestyle area will feature music, video, fashion shows and everything else that will raise their pulse.?
To kick-off this new partnership, TapouT crew members Punkass and Skyskrape and TapouT UFC fighters Mike Brown, Anthony Johnson and UFC Superstar Dan Hardy will greet fans and sign autographs on Friday, December 4, at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, where a TapouT tribute custom Suzuki built by VooDoo Industries Founder Rob Uecker will be unveiled.
The ?TapouT Friday Night Fights? feature with UFC fighter meet and greets, autograph signings and more will take place at the ten remaining Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows:
December 4-6, 2009 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA
December 11-13, 2009 Qwest Field Event Center Seattle, WA
January 1-3, 2010 Rock Financial Showplace Novi, MI
January 8-10, 2010 Carolina First Center Greenville, SC
January 15-17, 2010 Washington Convention Center Washington D.C.
January 22-24, 2010 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY
January 29-31, 2010 I-X Center Cleveland, OH
February 5-7, 2010 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN
February 19-21, 2010 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Chicago, IL
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO REMAIN IN YORK–Major Restructuring, Including New Labor Agreement, Provides Path to Significant Gains in Cost-Competitiveness, Flexibility, Efficiency.
MILWAUKEE, December 3, 2009 ? Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) today announced it will keep its motorcycle operations in York, Pa., and move forward with plans to restructure those operations.
The announcement follows yesterday?s ratification of a new seven-year labor agreement by company employees at York, represented by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local Lodge 175, and today?s decision by the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors to approve the restructuring plan and related funding.
?A restructured York operation will enable the plant to be competitive and sustainable for the future, and the new labor agreement is critical to making that happen,? said Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. ?On behalf of the Company, I want to thank the employees at York for their vote to make the changes necessary to create a more flexible and efficient operation, and we look forward to moving ahead together to achieve that goal,? Wandell said.
The New York operation will be consolidated under one roof and focused on the core areas of motorcycle assembly, metal fabrication and paint.
The operation will have a smaller, more flexible workforce, corresponding to the scale and scope of the operations, with about 1,000 hourly employees compared to about 1,950 today. The workforce will consist of about 700 to 800 full-time unionized production and maintenance employees and, on an annualized basis, approximately 200 to 300 unionized ?casual? employees. Casual employees work as needed, depending on seasonal production and volume needs and to provide coverage for vacations and other absences. The operation will also employ about 150 salaried employees, compared to about 270 today.
When fully operational in 2012, the restructuring is expected to generate about $100 million in annual operating savings compared to the current structure.
The Company expects to incur approximately $200 million in restructuring charges related to York into 2012, of which about $100 million will be cash charges. The Company also expects to make capital expenditures in connection with the York restructuring of about $90 million into 2012.
On a combined basis, the Company expects previously announced restructuring activities, together with the additional restructuring of the York operations approved today, to result in one-time charges of $415 million to $445 million into 2012, and to produce annual ongoing savings of $240 million to $260 million upon completion of all announced company-wide restructuring activities. In 2010 on a combined basis, Harley-Davidson expects to incur restructuring charges of $175 million to $195 million and related savings of approximately $135 million to $155 million.
The financial impact of the York restructuring reflects approximately $15 million in incentives that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has committed for capital improvements and training.
?I want to acknowledge and thank Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell and his team for their support of the changes we are embarking on at York. They have been terrific to work with throughout our decision-making process,? said Wandell.
The decision to remain in York concludes a two-path assessment that began in May to determine whether the York operations could be restructured to be cost-competitive and sustainable, or alternatively whether the company would relocate those operations elsewhere in the U.S. In recent weeks, the Company identified Kentucky as the focus of its alternative site assessment.
?We also thank Kentucky Gov. Beshear and his team for their tremendous efforts, as well as the many Kentucky state and local officials who have been so helpful and gracious and who have devoted significant time and attention to our possible relocation,? said Wandell.
Schwantz School Announces 2010 U.S. Dates!–Six dates are scheduled for the school’s home base, Barber Motorsports Park, with two more to be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to August’s Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.
Barber Motorsports Park
March 20-21Saturday – Sunday
April 19-20Monday – Tuesday
May 13-14Thursday – Friday
June 12-13Saturday – Sunday
September 27-28Monday – Tuesday
October 2-3Saturday – Sunday
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
August 19-20 Thursday – Friday
August 21-22Saturday – Sunday
Kevin Schwantz and his all-star team of instructors will offer a comprehensive, corner-by-corner look at each 16-turn venue. Classroom instruction, conducted by Schwantz and his chief instructor, will cover visual awareness and concentration, body position and steering, lines and reference points, gear selection and shifting, and braking. Schwantz will also lead a track walk to further enhance the learning experience. Come ride their Michelin Pilot Power-shod Honda CBR600RRs and Suzuki GSX-R600s with Arai helmets and Dainese riding gear available for rental.
As an additional learning incentive, there is the Michelin Most Improved Student Award, which awards the most improved student of each class a new set of Michelin motorcycle tires of their choice as well as various other runner-up awards. Continuing with their safety partner program, a Dainese Wave Back Protector will be awarded to the Dainese Safest Student at every school. New for 2010: A drawing at each school for two VIP passes to a MotoGP race of the winner’s choice.
Visit schwantzschool.com for further information and on-line registration. Follow the Schwantz School on Facebook and Twitter @schwantzschool.
Spectro Oils On Board with Cory Texter for 2010–AMA National #65 Cory Texter is pleased to announce a partnership with Spectro Oils for the upcoming 2010 flat track race season. Spectro brand products, manufactured and marketed by Intercontinental Lubricants Corp, has been dedicated to providing ?a full range of fully-synthetic, semi-synthetic, and petroleum lubricants for all classes of ?powersports? engine and transmission applications? since the company?s inception in 1966 by Robert Wehman.
Spectro will supply oils, lubricants and more of their quality products in support of what Texter is hoping to be an improved 450 singles program. ?2009 was an up and down year on the 450?s but I am continuing to train hard and ride consistently this winter in preparation for the 2010 season. My goal is to have a strong and more consistent race year.? Texter continues by saying, ?I am happy to be working with Spectro Oils for the 2010 race season and seasons to come and appreciate their commitment to me and flat track racing.?
Rollin Karoll, VP of Sales, adds, ?Spectro is excited to be working with up and coming AMA pro racer #65 Cory Texter for the 2010 race season. Cory?s talent and drive, coupled with unbeatable Spectro oils, is a winning combination. Everyone at Spectro looks forward to a great year for Cory and his team.?
As Texter prepares himself and his bikes for an exciting 2010 season, he is thrilled to have Spectro joining him for what promises to be a great year.
To learn more about Spectro and to see their full line of products visit www.Spectro-Oils.com.
ASSALT WEAPAN RETURNS TO THE BIKERNET HEADQUARTERS–Highly trained Bikernet tech team inspected the Assalt weapan after it was unloaded from a KeyBoard Shipping truck.
According to Berry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering, “The Assalt Weapan is race ready.” We hoped to test it at the Maxim Mile in Alabama, but the economy got the best of the Accurate team. She’s back now and kicks off the Bikernet Bonneville 2010 effort. Hang on as the reports begin to filter onto the pages of Bikernet.
American Motorcycle Specialties IntroducesNew Comfort Max Ortho-Deluxe Gel Seat Pad–American Motorcycle Specialties, USA (www.amspecialtiesusa.com) announces a new addition its innovative line of Comfort Max Gel Pads. The new Ortho-Deluxe gel pad is designed to offer today?s riders unparalleled comfort on any bike, or any style of riding.
Joe McNeil, President of American Motorcycle Specialties stated, ?We narrowed the pad in front so that it won’t cause riders to spread or raise their legs while delivering uncompromised riding comfort on big bikes. As with our old design, an orthopedic notch in the cushion relieves pressure on the tailbone. The gel pad?s unique cut-out section eliminates painful pressure on the tailbone and helps your spine relax.? Designed for large cruiser and touring riders, the Ortho-Deluxe gel pad measures 18? x 17? long.
At the core of the Comfort Max Ortho-Deluxe Gel Pad is an advanced Viscoelastic molded gel used in medical and sports applications. Its unique properties include the elimination of pressure points or ?Hot Spots? which can cause rider discomfort. In addition to absorbing vibration, small bumps and road irregularities, it helps relieve back ache, fatigue, discomfort, soreness and numbness.
Comfort Max Gel Pads feature a unique, maximum grip bottom. This rubberized surface prevents the pad from sliding off the seat and does not require the use of permanent straps. You just put the pad on the seat and ride away. When you make a stop, just take the pad with you or toss it in your saddlebag.
The new Ortho-Deluxe gel pad comes in a stretch vinyl or genuine sheepskin cover. The sheepskin cover provides increased comfort and allows air to circulate, virtually eliminating perspiration.
Four other sizes are also offered: Buddy Pad 11? x 7? wide, Medium Pad 12? x 12? x 5?, Large Pad 14? x 11? x 8? wide front and the Jumbo 16.5? x 12? x 9? wide front. MSRP $69.95-$124.95
For complete details and all available options call (800) 710-7237, go to the online secure shopping site? American Motorcycle Specialties, 2944 Salmon River Circle, Westlake Village, CA 91362 www.amspecialtiesusa.com
MAYBE WE SHOULD HAVE DEER FOR THANKSGIVING–After coffee and a quick check of what’s happening in the world, I checked my e-mail and thought I’d check in on the Bandit. Hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and the duck wasn’t too greasy.
I’m mending from my close encounter of the worst kind with a deer. My friend that the jacket was for got the famous left turn gift the other day. His CVO Ultra is toast. The insurance company for the gal that cut him off balked at the numbers for the CVO and just couldn’t justify the payout.
His insurance company had a fine group of lawyers with nothing else to do, and suddenly they understood CVO completely. Gonna take a new frame and all new sheet metal. Chip got busted up pretty good and a bruised heart tried to give out on him awhile back. Screwed up his on-board insulin injection equipment as well. He slammed into the side of the car and the bike slammed into him. Big man sandwich, big time. We’re both gettin’ too old for this shit, but whatcha gonna do? Heal up, fix up, and get back in the saddle I reckon.
–Sam Burns
CODE OF THE WEST LESSON FOR THURSDAY–The world is just getting toocomplex for me. They even mess me up every time I go to thegrocery store. You would think they could settle onsomething themselves but this sudden “Paper orPlastic?” every time I check out just knocks me for aloop.
Now I toss it back to them. Whenthey ask me, “Paper or Plastic?” I justsay, “Doesn’t matter to me. I ambi-sacksual.” Then it’s their turn to stareat me with a blank look.
–SB
NEW STRETCHED SADDLEBAG BOTTOMS FOR TOURING MODELS–A Color-Matched Replacement Bottom Creates a Slammed Profile.
MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2009) ? The new Color-Matched Stretched Saddlebag Bottoms (P/N 92003-10, $1,299.95 color-matched, $1,099.95 primed) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories give Harley-Davidson Touring models with hard bags a ?slammed? look without compromising the suspension travel and ride height. These Stretched Saddlebag Bottoms wrap around the exhaust to add visual length and storage capacity, and conceal the muffler bracket and hanger.
They are manufactured of the same materials as the latest original-equipment saddlebags for a glass-smooth painted surface, and are available primed or factory-finished to match an original-equipment, single-color painted finish. Simply attach the pre-drilled Stretched Saddlebag Bottoms to the original saddlebag lids with the included hardware, and install on the bike like the original bags. Color-Matched Stretched Saddlebag Bottoms fit 1993-later Touring models equipped with color-matched hard saddlebags.
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.
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