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CANNONBALL RALLY BUILD UNDERWAY–Here are some neat pics of my Sears Motorcycle project. The back of the fork legs were cracked, but I got them all welded up. The frame weighs 25 pounds, and the fork weighs 15. I am not sure what I got myself into with this whole cannonball run, riding across the country on a 100-year- old bike sounds kind of crazy.
I know that it will be an amazing experience and I am happy to be a part of it. The parts are in amazing shape for being this old.
–Matt Olsen
www.carlscyclesupply.com
www.oldbikesinsd.blogspot.com
FLORIDA’S VERTICAL TAG LAW UPDATE–A few months ago, I was sitting in my office when my cell rang. It was an associate calling from out of state with a magazine publisher on the line. The publisher asked “Hey, what ever happened to last year?s (2008) Florida HB 137, you know, that Ver-tical Tag law?” I gave him the Cliff Notes version, and continued with my work.
About two weeks ago, I was chatting with Scribe, ABATE of Florida, Inc.?s Legislative Trustee, when he told me a friend of his had just been pulled over in Naples for riding his bike that had its license plate mounted vertically. The biker had to have his bike towed and now has to appear in court.
I keep hearing about people calling their friends down here in the Sunshine State asking the same questions; “Can I ride in Florida with my chopper and its vertical tag?, If I can?t then I?m not coming to Bike Week!” With all these stories in mind, lets take a few minutes and break down what the final result is from the 2008-2009 Florida Legislative Session?s HB 137.
This bill was introduced by Republican Representative Carlos Lopez-Cantera of Miami during last year?s FL Legislative Ses-sion. Representative Lopez-Cantera?s original bill would inflict specific penalties on motorcycle riders, specifically sport bike riders, including a third time offender of reckless driving or speeding in excess of 30 MPH above the posted speed limit, would suspended the rider?s license for TEN YEARS and require the person to FORFEIT THEIR MOTORCYCLE. In addition, this bill ONLY APPLIED TO MOTORCYCLES. I know some don?t like the way bikers look, but this would be legally endorsed discrimi-nation! ALL MOTOR VEHICLES. nd offense of the new State Statute 316.2085 (what HB 137 became) of $2,648 for not having a horizontally mounted tag! Over TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS!
YES, YOU CAN RIDE IN FLORIDA WITH A VERTICAL TAG ONCE AGAIN!
After looking deeper into the language of this bill, it included many penalties for different things, including having a tag (license plate) affixed to a motorcycle in any manner other than perfectly horizontal. ABATE of Florida Inc?s Delegation gave marching orders to its President & Lobbyist, James “Doc” Reichenbach, who proceeded to fight vigorously against this bill at the State Capitol. Many of ABATE of Florida, Inc?s almost 8,000 members notified their legislators explaining the obvious discrimination against motorcycle riders as well as the blatant potential government intrusion against individuals? right to own a vehicle.
After all was said and done, ABATE of Florida, Inc., although not happy with the bill at all, ended up getting it modified to apply-ing only after 50 MPH over the posted speed limit is reached, no vehicle forfeiture at all, and it now applies to
What about the vertical/horizontal tag portion you ask? Well, we were told that it was supposed to have been taken care of. HOWEVER, in January 2009, ABATE of Florida, Inc. began hearing that local Sheriff?s Offices were going to levy a fine for a 2
Not to worry. Doc Reichenbach made some phone calls and the committees that approved the bill admitted that the final lan-guage as it applies to motor vehicle tags was not what they intended. In the end, on June 19, 2009, Florida Governor Crist signed the amended bill into law, removing the “horizontal” portion.
BIKERNET ART OF THE WEEK, BY DICK ALLEN–Max Bubeck….135.58 mph on his Hybrid Indian Chief/Scout (Chout).Rosamond Dry Lake, June 27th, 1948.
–DA
CYCLE SOURCE AWARDS COMING–Cycle Source Magazine is proud to announce that the voting for their ?Best Of 2009? awards has been opened. Each year the Cycle Source devotes their January issue, titled ?Year in Review,? to take a look back at the previous year and ask their readers to select their ?Best Ofs? from the industry.
Over the past month, nominations have been made for the following categories and they are now ready for you to cast your vote.
2009?s Motorcycling?s Man of the Year
2009?s Motorcycling?s Woman of the Year
2009?s Production Custom of the Year
2009?s Production Bike of the Year
2009?s Builder of the Year
2009?s Best New General Product of the Year
2009?s Best New Performance Product of the Year
2009?s Best Event of the Year
Cycle Source staffers would like to thank their readers and the industry that has been so good to them for another great year, and for the help in delivering these awards! You can vote today by clicking the link below.
http://www.cyclesource.com/yearinrev.htm
D&D DEALER DIRECT PROGRAMS EXPANDS WEEKLY–Here are the new dealers from last week. If you need to find a performance pipe dealer near you, click on the banner above for the whole tamale.
1) Intrepid Cycles 42257 Avenida Alvarado Temecula, CA 92590 951-506-8999
2) Guidera’s Harley Davidson 720 W Onstott RD Yuba City, CA 95991 530-673-3548
3) Action Custom Motorcycle Enterprises 2909 FM 765 San Angelo, TX 76905 325-656-8885
4) Truett & Osborn Cycle 3345 W 31st St South Wichita, KS 67216 316-682-4781
5) Cycle World of Daytona 2900 Bellevue Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32124 386-257-2600
6) South Florida Choppers 3819 Westgate Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-471-3676
7) Badd Custom Cycle 47 North St Wolcott, CT 06716 203-633-4442
8) Central Texas Powersports 2534 N Austin Ave Georgetown, TX 78626 512-948-9922
9) Tombstone Cycles 1337 W Ohio Pk Amelia, OH 45102 513-797-1550
–Jennifer Millican
D & D Performance Ent
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K&G CYCLES SPONSORS JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–How about we start with a compression release install.The release part number is. JM727K
The compression release valve installation tool kit is JM1169.
I used these valves and the tool on the 96″ Twin-Cam engine upgrade for the K and G Manta ray custom project. It works like a charm and leaves zero room for error. The kit contains absolutely everything you need for the job including a can of Tap Magic oil for the bit. JIMS thinks of everything.
K&G carries the entire line of JIMS special tools for Harleys.
–George ME. Marakas
www.kandgcycles.com
BIKERNET PHILOSOPHY LESSON, THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER–This one is a little different….Two Different Versions! Two Different Morals!Thought you might find this interesting – a quick read.
OLD VERSION: The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter.
The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away.
Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed.
The grasshopper has no food or shelter, so he dies out in the cold.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Be responsible for yourself .
MODERN VERSION: The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter.
The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away.
Come winter, the shivering grasshopper calls a press conference and demands to know why the ant should be allowed to be warm and well fed while others are cold and starving.
CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, and ABC show up to provide pictures of the shivering grasshopper next to a video of the ant in his comfortable home with a table filled with food. America is stunned by the sharp contrast.
How can this be, that in a country of such wealth, this poor grasshopper is allowed to suffer so?
Kermit the Frog appears on Oprah with the grasshopper and, everybody cries when they sing, ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green.’
Acorn stages a demonstration in front of the ant’s house where the news stations’ film the group singing, ‘We shall overcome.’ Rev. Jeremiah Wright then has the group kneel down to pray to God for the grasshopper’s sake.
Nancy Pelosi & Harry Reid exclaim in an interview with Larry King that the ant has gotten rich off the back of the grasshopper, and both call for an immediate tax hike on the ant to make him pay his fair share.
Finally, the EEOC drafts the Economic Equity & Anti-Grasshopper Act retroactive to the beginning of the summer.
The ant is fined for failing to hire a proportionate number of green bugs and, having nothing left to pay his retroactive taxes, his home is confiscated by the Government Green Czar.
The story ends as we see the grasshopper finishing up the last bits of the ant’s food while the government house he is in, which just happens to be the ant’s old house, crumbles around him because he doesn’t maintain it.
The ant has disappeared in the snow.
The grasshopper is found dead in a drug related incident and the house, now abandoned, is taken over by a gang of spiders who terrorize the once peaceful neighborhood.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Be careful how you vote in 2010. ..
–Buzz Kanter
ZIPPERS ADDS 7 MORE CUBES WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK– Turn your “Sleepy” 96-inch engine into a “Sleeper” 103 incher!
Cylinders (supplied on an exchange basis) are precision bored and honed on torque plates from 3-3/4″ to 3-7/8″ and fitted with forged pistons. Red Shift cams and adjustable pushrods let the engine breathe for a substantial increase in usable torque and horsepower. A complete top end and cam change gasket set included.
Two versions are available. 517-300 is the best choice for lighter FX-style bikes (Dynas and Softails), includes flat-top pistons and Red Shift 577 cams. 517-301 includes dished (-11cc) pistons and Red Shift 575 cams for earlier torque delivery and lower temperatures in heavier Touring bike applications.
Biggest bang for the buck – only $1,029.95 with exchange cylinders!
Cylinder/piston kits available separately.Expert installation of this product is available at Zipper’s facility in Elkridge, Maryland. Transportation of your motorcycle to and from Zipper’s can be arranged if desired. Please contact Zipper’s Performance Products for details.
Part No. – Description
#517-300B – Sleeper Kit, ’07-’10 FX Big Twins, Black
#517-300S – Sleeper Kit, ’07-’10 FX Big Twins, Silver
#517-301B – Sleeper Kit, ’07-’10 FL Big Twins, Black
#517-301S – Sleeper Kit, ’07-’10 FL Big Twins, Silver
CLASSIC LICKS MINI MIRROR–Need a mirror but don’t really want one? This barebones 3″ round style mini mirror is the way to go. Conveniently mounts in the stock lever mirror mount location. It?s fully adjustable in height and side to side movement.
This simple mini will compliment any hardcore ride without the clutter. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BILLET BARGES! Available in chrome, brushed or black finish.
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Newly Formed Safety Council to Take Safety Commitment to Next Level– Secretary Ray LaHood today convened the first meeting of a newly created U.S. Department of Transportation Safety Council formed to tackle critical transportation safety issues facing the department?s 10 operating administrations.
?Now is the time to identify and address the top safety issues that cut across our agencies,? said Secretary LaHood. ?The Council will take our commitment to safety, which is our highest priority, to the next level.?
Before taking office, Secretary LaHood saw that many important safety initiatives were being pursued in the department?s agencies without a formal process for sharing data, best practices and strategies. Secretary LaHood created the Safety Council to serve that broad-based safety leadership role and help break down organizational stovepipes, enabling an even stronger safety culture.
The goals of the Safety Council are to further enhance the safety focus throughout all agencies of the department and improve the impact of the department?s safety programs.
The Council, chaired by Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari, is comprised of the heads of the Department?s 10 agencies: the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Maritime Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Research and Innovative Technology Administration and the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
Deputy Secretary Porcari said the Council will be action oriented, data driven, emphasize open dialogue about common issues and provide a forum for fresh ideas and new perspectives.
?The Council will enhance the department?s safety culture which should then resonate out into industry,? said Deputy Secretary Porcari.
–from Rogue
I can’t wait?
PPG JOINS WEST COAST CUSTOMS AT SEMA–STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ? October 26, 2009 ? PPG Automotive Refinish is teaming up with renowned custom car builders West Coast Customs for the 2009 SEMA Show to be held November 3 ? 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
As part of its SEMA exhibit, West Coast Customs will display 20 of its most dramatic custom vehicles ? all painted with PPG products. And, for the third straight year, the highly-regarded custom car shop will present its popular ?West Coast Customs Experience,? a series of live, master-level classes put on by industry leaders using the latest equipment. The ?Experience? will occupy 5,000 square feet including a full-size paint booth featuring PPG?s Vibrance Collection of custom finishes and Envirobase? High Performance waterborne coatings.
?We are absolutely delighted to have PPG as part of our exhibit at SEMA,? said David Green, West Coast Customs director of marketing. ?We recently switched to PPG and started spraying Envirobase HP and we?re getting terrific results ? great color, great finish, really stunning looks. West Coast Customs has established a reputation for cutting edge style and design, and we use products that let us do our best work. That?s why we?ve partnered with PPG.?
Along with the painting sessions it will provide with PPG, the West Coast Customs Experience is offering show attendees a variety of classes on welding, fabrication, interior, mobile electronics, car wrapping and more.
West Coast Customs is well-known internationally for its custom car creations. Its client list includes Hollywood?s elite celebrities, foreign royalty and many of the world?s ?rich and famous.? The company initially gained fame through the MTV show Pimp My Ride and currently has its own cable show, Street Customs, on TLC.
The SEMA Show is the world?s premier automotive specialty products event and is open only to members of the industry. More than 100,000 industry participants from over 100 countries are expected to attend.
BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSOLING CENTER STUDY RESULTS, How You Know When Love Fades?– A man was sitting on the sofa watching TV when he heard his wife’s voice from the kitchen: “What would you like for dinner, Love? Chicken, beef or lamb?”
He said, “Thank you; I’ll have chicken.”
She said “Screw You. You’re having soup. I was talking to the cat.”
MARILYN’S BIKE TECH REPORT–Hi y’all…many of you don’t know this, but my bike is in the shop again.It started dropping oil like it was an old Panhead…or Shovel… So I rode it into the shop…the story starts here…and continues here… with pictures of the work as it is being performed…
The open gearbox…Jim’s lifters removed…only to reveal a new mystery….Back in ’07 I had a major top end done…now I have had them re weld the oil tank tabs…since two of them failed…re route the oil lines…because one was routed incorrectly to start with…
Come take a look at my bike… standing on the lift of my mech, she is stripped down and reminding me….just how beautiful she is… I LOVE my Sportster….and cost be damned…she is being fixed…and you can read about it here – http://chessiestales.blogspot.com/.
I love riding my motorcycle…I can’t imagine my live without her…
WE?VE BEEN KICKING OUT THE BEST DRIVETRAIN INNOVATIONS!–We understand the love affair with your vintage motorcycle? There?s nothing like putting authentic, vintage styled components on your nostalgic bike. That?s why BAKER has taken the time to reinvent the 4 Speed.
With a vintage styled BAKER cast aluminum (A356-T6) transmission case, designed for traditional gear drive speedo pick up and modern late model electronic speedo pick up. As well as vintage style BAKER cast aluminum (A356-T6) top cover with linear detent system for that smooth and reliable shift quality you come to expect from BAKER.
The new BAKER 4 Speed comes available with many options for side covers, with our without kicker, raw or wrinkle black finish and billet hydraulic or mechanical kicker cover upgrades. BAKER Kicker Gears come standard on kicker models. BAKER modern 4-Speed gearset is made out of brass bushings. Direct bolt-in transmission on most models, whether you?re running a tin type primary or open belt drive.
Options/Configurations:
Raw Or Black Wrinkle Transmissions Available 4th Gear 1.00
With or Without Primary Ear Available
1936-1964 Knucklehead/ Panhead Length Mainshafts Available
1965-1969 Late Panhead(1st Year Electric Start)/ Shovelhead Length Mainshafts Available
1970-Early 1984 Shovelhead Length Mainshafts Available
BAKER FL(Bottom Pull), FX (Top Pull), Or N1 Shift Drums Available
23T Or 24T, 530 O-Ring Chain Sprockets Available
Chrome Side Covers Available With or Without Kicker
BAKER Billet Hydraulic Or Mechanical Kicker Cover Upgrade Option
BAKER FF Hydraulic Kicker Cover Upgrade Option
BAKER Billet Aluminum Outboard Bearing Support Upgrade Option
BAKER Cast Stainless Straight Steel Kicker Arm, Stock Length Or +1? Upgrade Option
Product Features:
Vintage Style BAKER Cast Aluminum (A356-T6) Transmission Case Design To Fit A Roller Ball Bearing For Your Main Drive Gear.
Case Designed for Traditional Gear Drive Speedo Pick Up And Modern Late Model Electronic Speedo Pick Up.
Vintage Style BAKER Cast Aluminum (A356-T6) Top Cover With Linear Detent System For Smooth Reliable Shifting.
Hidden Vent Design Allows Transmission to Breathe through the Top Cover Into The Ratchet Pawl System.
BAKER Billet Steel Machined And Case Hardened Shift Drum Rides On 4 Permaglide Bushings For Smooth Repeatable Shifting Everytime.
BAKER Billet Ratchet Pawl System With Hard Anodized Backing Plate And Case Hardened Carrier.
BAKER Klassic Kicker Gears Come Standard On Kicker Models.
Vintage Style Cast Mechanical Kicker Cover Come Standard With Early pn 37310-39 Cone Style Throw Out Bearing And 1-Piece Release Rod.
BAKER Modern 4-Speed Gearset Made Out Of High Grade 8620 Gear Steel; Gears Ride on Needle Bearings Instead Of Brass Bushings.
Direct Bolt-In Transmission On Most Models, Whether You?re Running A Tin Type primary Or Open Belt Drive.
Applications/Fitment:
1936-1986
FL/FXShovelhead, Panhead,
Knucklehead, Sturgis and Custom Applications
Gear Ratios:
1st Gear 2.50
2nd Gear 1.70
3rd Gear 1.25
4th Gear 1.00
From 4 Speeds to 7 Speeds, old to new, BAKER has you covered! Call a BAKER sales and tech guy today for more information or to place your order!
–Trish
BAKER DRIVETRAIN
Office: 517-339-3835
trish@bakerdrivetrain.com
www.bakerdrivetrain.com
30 MINUTE HOP UP ON VICTORY / VEGAS GAINS 7HP–2008-2010 Victory Kingpin / Vegas Boss Slip-ons – Increase of 10ftlbs torque and 5-7hp without any further modifications. Just install and go. Easy bolt on installation, on average, takes less than a lunch hour.
Nice low and satisfying rumble without being excessive. Checkout www.danddexhaust.com for more details.
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