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OFFICIAL BIKERNET LOWER ALABAMA WEATHER REPORT–Oh what a beautiful morning, o what a beautiful day! oops! Sorry about that. I did not mean to break out in song, but thank the good Lord for Canadian cold fronts! We have finally got the rain to depart for a few days. After almost three entire weeks of overcast, wet weather with the humidity so high you could wring water out of the air, it has finally cooled off and is drying out. Temperatures are down in the upper seventies to the low eighties in the daytime and mid to upper fifties (maybe even lower) at night, good sleeping weather and excellent riding weather.
Rode the Super Fly to work yesterday. It was almost too hot to enjoy the ride home. Yesterday’s temps were 94 and 72 for highs and lows.
It will be hard to go to work. With cooler weather all I want to do is ride, making that final turn into the office parking lot an almost impossible mission. But alas, all good things must come to an end, at least for a while.
Fall is coming. The leaves will be changing soon. Hope to get in some good riding to see all the color. Maybe Richard and I can make a return trip to Talladega and Mt. Cheaha. That is a beautiful ride with the leaves changing. We last rode up there in November of 2006 and got out just hours before the snow started falling. I believe the temp. was 35 degrees when we started home that time, but it warmed up the farther south we rode. It is time to “leather up” and I am ready and willing to do just that.
Ride Safe,
–Camy
ROLLIN SIXES SAYS GOODBYE–Thought you guys might want to see it before it goes to it’s new owner. Later Jerry.
AEROMACH COFFIN MIRRORS WITH CROSS– This mirror has a large viewing area, approximately 4.5? W x 2? H at the tallest part.
40% Reduced Vibration – Billet aluminum is stronger and more dense than factory mirrors and this is the reason why you are able to see better with Aeromach mirrors. They reduce the vibration that comes through the mirror. Now you can actually see who and what is behind you.
SPECIAL NOTE: The cross is not attached to the mirror but machined out of the top surface. For an industrial look… we have included the machine marks in the recesses of the cross. Details at Aeromach USA.
BRASS BALLS MODEL 1 – RUNAWAY SALES LEADER–
The Model 1 concept came from BossMan Dar Holdsworth understanding that in these uncertain financial times consumers would be looking for hi-value products. And in two months the concept came to life to great acclaim in Cincinnati, OH at the industry V-Twin show in February, 2009.
A short seven months later the Model 1 has become the firm’s all time sales leader and most popular Digger Bobber.
The Brass Balls motorcycle is a value-priced Bobber that comes in black and has zero options. It’s built around Henry Ford’s Model T idea, which came in one color and was built for mass appeal.
What it does have is a selection of the who’s who in custom v-twin manufacturing. American suppliers include an EVO 80 inch engine, a S&S carburetor, a Tauer Machine Warlord primary, a D&D dyno-tuned 2 into 1 performance pipe and a Baker 5 speed transmission. And at just $15,995 the success of the concept has created the largest backlog of the firm’s history.
In addition, the Brass Balls has wrapped the Digger Bobber in a 300,000 mile, 1 year warranty. There isn’t another custom-production manufacturer that provides so much for so little… Just what the nation needs!
More details at Brass Balls HQ.
40 YEARS AFTER THE ORIGINALEASY RIDER: THEY RIDE BACK–The long awaited prequel to one of the highest grossing independent films of all time. “Easy Rider” defined the thoughts and values of a generation. The Prequel “Easy Rider: The Ride Back” shows through flashbacks how these much loved characters became the classic icons of a generation.
Millions of fans around the world know the throb of the Captain America Harley Davidson, the roar of that great 60s music, the thrill of the open road. Now a whole new generation can experience the same sense of freedom through these modern day road rebels in “Easy Rider: The Ride Back”.
http://www.easyridertherideback.com
Idle adjuster for S&S carburetors Super E and Super B–These adjusters are just enough to adjust idle with touch of thumb.Brass construction blends in with aluminium/brass look of the carburetor.and super easy installation.$15 each.
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–Keino
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Former Senior Management Team of Dealer World and AMD Magazines Launch New Agency Chris McGee and Brian Marion start Revolution Communications Inc–Winston-Salem, NC- Chris McGee and Brian Marion, formerly of UK based trade publisher Dealer World, announce the creation of Revolution Communications Inc.
“RevComm will serve the complete marketing needs of companies within the motorsports industry with progressive and innovative strategies.” says Chris McGee. “RevComm is positioned to be an all inclusive and full service advertising and marketing agency, with a focus on brand development and superior service.”
A former professional motorcycle racer with international experience, Chris is also a second generation motorcycle industry executive. In addition to serving as the most recent President of AMD and Dealer World magazines, McGee also has a background that includes consumer publishing and event management.
“Our mission is to deliver focused, engaging and energetic marketing programs that maximize exposure, brand equity and ROI.” states Brian Marion. “Between us, we have over 40 years of motorcycle industry and marketing experience, it’s time we help develop the next generation of brands and companies within the motorsports market.”
With a career that began in publishing and has progressed through handling the marketing needs of Fortune 500 companies, top sports brands, distributor marketing and trade publishing; Marion brings extensive marketing, PR and advertising skills to RevComm. Marion continues, “The motorsports industry is undergoing rapid change and it is companies that are willing to invest in themselves and their brands that will step into the forefront of the industry.”
In announcing their new venture, McGee and Marion are also announcing their departure from Dealer World, effective immediately. “We wish Robin Bradley and the Dealer World team well. We have enjoyed our time at Dealer World but know that it’s time to take the next step and begin building the next, great motorsports brands.”
–Revolution Communications
800-263-9565
www.revcomm.com
chris@revcomm.com
brian@revcomm.com
NEW FUEL GAUGE KIT FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MODELS–Bright LED Display Unit Mounts on Front Brake Master Cylinder.
MILWAUKEE (September 30, 2009) – The new Sportster® Fuel Gauge Kit (P/N 75031-09 black, 75338-09 chrome; $249.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories includes an in-tank sending unit with accurate capacitive-sensing technology and a handlebar-mounted LED indicator. The segmented LED display is set into a housing that replaces the brake master cylinder cover on the right-hand control.
The individual LED segments glow when the tank is full, and count down one-by-one as the fuel level drops. Available in black or chrome finish to match original equipment controls, the kit includes the sending unit, LED master cylinder cover, wiring harness, and all necessary installation hardware. It fits 2007-later XL and 2008-later XR models.
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.
31ST ANNUAL VANCOUVER TOY RUN – OCTOBER 4th–Event: 31st Annual Vancouver Motorcycle Toy RunDate: Sunday, October 4, 2009Time: Leaves Coquitlam Centre Mall parking lot at 10:00 am
This event raises much needed toys and funds to provide underprivileged families assistance at Christmas time. It is one of the most important toy raising events in the Lower Mainland and it directly supports 10 local Christmas Bureaus. Please come out and show your support. It is a really fun opportunity to give back to your community!
The entry fee is a new child’s toy wrapped in plastic or a monetary donation.
The toy run will leave Coquitlam Centre at 10:00 am and proceed to the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) grounds in full parade style.
Limited commemorative pins are available.
The Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau kindly requests more sport and educational gifts. They also ask that there would be please be no stuffed toys, as they already have a very large supply. There is always a great need of items for teens and preteens some suggested items are music gift certificates, cd walkmans, blow dryers, curling irons, make up kits, and store gift certificates.
This event goes rain or shine!
For more information: (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111
That Ryan Mackey kid..Shit yeah! Good pick.He sounds like the kind of guy I wouldn’t mind my daughter bringing home.
She’s 21, 5’9″ – 120 pounds, blonde hair, blue eyes and mean as a snake when you piss her off. Think he’s interested?The lucky little sob…
Ole in MN
If you haven’t already read the story, here it is: http://www.bikernet.com/fiction/PageViewer.asp?PageID=2823
LIFESTYLES DEALS OF THE WEEK–2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY! ONLY $13,995.00–
Wow! A custom 2005 Fat Boy for only $13,995.00? You can not pass this Harley up! Features chrome 16-inch ape hangers, stainless steel braided cables, powerful 88 cubic inch factory motor with Vance & Hines Big Radius chrome pipes, 5-speed transmission, Chrome Fat Boy front end, lowering kit and too many extras to list. Yoiu really need to see this one in person! The Metallic Gray factory paint shines like new. Super clean and ready to ride! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy! ONLY $9,995.00!
A 2005 HARLEY FAT BOY FOR UNDER $10,000.000??? It’s true! This clean, low mileage 2000 Fat Boy is the bike for you! This bike features a powerful factory 88 cubic inch motor and 5-speed transmission with a custom Samson exhaust. Also comes with front and back axle covers, lay down license plate, floorboards with heel/toe shifter, chrome pulley cover, chrome upper and lower belt guards, tachometer and chrome head bolt covers. Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
Study: World Demand for Motorcycles to Grow–According to a brochure promoting a new study, the global demand for motorcycles, which was 79.2 million units in 2008, will increase 7.6 percent per year through 2013.
World Motorcycles (Including Electric Bicycles & Mopeds) is a 396-page study produced by The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based research firm that sells the full report for $5,700.
The increase in demand reportedly will be spurred by rising standards of living in developing parts of the world, which are making motorcycles a more affordable alternative to walking, bicycling or using mass transit. According to the study’s summary, 82 percent of the world’s demand in 2008 was in the Asia/Pacific region, 6 percent was in Africa and the Mideast, 6 percent was in Latin America and 6 percent was in other regions like North America. (No other statistics pertaining to the U.S. was mentioned in the brochure.)
The study predicts that compared to the growth in demand, the total value of sales will expand at a slightly slower pace. Why? A future decline in sales-weighted prices due to fast market growth in low-priced electric motorcycles and smaller internal-combustion-engine (ICE) motorcycles.
According to the study’s summary, electric motorcycles, which are “extremely popular” in China but account for a minimal share of demand in most other parts of the world, will register the strongest market advances. Sales of battery-powered bicycles, scooters and other two-wheelers will be driven by their generally lower retail prices, low cost of operation and lack of harmful emissions. But ICE motorcycles will continue to account for more than 95 percent of all demand outside of China in 2013.
Light motorcycles, the summary says, will outperform other ICE product types and maintain their position as the largest single segment of the motorcycle market.
The strongest sales advances through 2013, the summary states, will be registered in the Africa/Mideast region. This will be due to several factors, including the fastest population growth of any region, the lowest median age and the lowest (but climbing) per-capita GDP.
The summary continues: “Population increases and higher standards of living will also help stimulate demand in the Asia/Pacific region, which will post the second-strongest gains, followed by Eastern Europe (rising from a very small current market base) and Latin America. China alone will account for 55 percent of all additional sales through 2013, spurred by very strong electric motorcycle demand and solidifying its position as the biggest national motorcycle market.”
–DealerNews
Ah, so we’ve been contacted by the gods of high powered electric motors to build the world’s fastest electric bike. We will let you know if we decide to move forward with this project.–Wrench
NOVEMBER PETERSON MUSEUM VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE AUCTION–Consignments Now Invited 1975 Ducati 750SSEstimate: $40,000 – 60,000 Contact a Specialist Unique motorcycles and motorcars to be offered at annual Petersen Museum sale. Each November the 216-year old international auction house Bonhams hosts its famous auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles – a veritable temple for all automotive enthusiasts – and the call for consignments is now being announced for this year’s sale. Past Bonhams sales at the Petersen Museum have included collections from such legendary figures as Steve McQueen, Von Dutch and Bruce Willis, and have achieved numerous world record prices. Consignments for this year’s auction already include the following, to name just a few: Bonhams’ auction at L.A.’s Petersen Auto Museum on Wilshire Boulevard will take place on November 14th. Owners interested in consigning motorcycles or cars to this world-renowned auction should contact Bonhams’ North American Motoring Department. E-mails can be sent to usacars@bonhams.com. Calls can be made to: Mark Osborne, VP & Head of WIN A COPY OF THE NEW S&S BOOK FROM MOTORBOOKS–Or any number of other surprises from the Bikenet bag of tricks. It’s easy. Just sign into our free contest area and you’re good to go.
* The 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz formerly owned by Frank Sinatra
* A 1956 Maserati T160 single motorcycle
* Heuer mounted stopwatch set, used in the film Le Mans, starring Steve McQueen
* From the zenith of American boardtrack racing, a 1914 Indian single racer
* The original English-assembled 1898 MMC Werner – quite possibly the earliest production motorbike in Britain
* 1919 Indian Daytona twin with FLXI sidecar, formerly the property of Steve McQueen
* A sublime 1960 BMW 60/2 motorcycle with Steib sidecar with every conceivable option
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BIKERNET WEEKLY ART INSTITUTE PHOTO EXHIBIT– She left me standin’ there wishin’ she liked rats. I got laid off from my real job – nice huh? Know anyone that needs help in Daytona for Biketoberfest? Lemme know.
Live it up,
Whiplash Biker Photog
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Rick’s Day / Open House 200915th Anniversary Rick’s Motorcycles– 5th Anniversary House of Custom Baden-Baden03. + 04. Oktober 2009.
OPEN HOUSE bei Rick’s Motorcycles am 03 + 04.10.09Anlässlich des 15. Geburtstag von Rick’s Motorcycles und dem 5. Geburtstag des House of Custom Baden-Baden öffnet Rick’s Motorcycles und die im House of Custom ansässigen Firmen in diesem Jahr für 2 Tage die Türen und präsentiert alles rund um die Rick’s Teile und Bikes.
Der Samstag dient hauptsächlich zur Beratung und Präsentation der Rick’s Produkte, während am Sonntag einige Showeinlagen geplant sind. Neben der Stunt Show von Rainer Schwarz ist bei passendem Wetter auch eine Dragster Vorführung vorgesehen.
Als besonderes Highlight wird das 15 Jahre Rick’s Motorrad im Rohbau vorgestellt, die endgültige Präsentation ist für die Custombike in Bad Salzuflen geplant!
Egal ob im Verkauf, Blechnerei, Werkstatt oder Radmontage, das komplette Rick’s Team steht in jeder Abteilung für Fragen bereit und informiert über die Arbeiten.
Für das kulinarische Wohl wird ebenfalls gesorgt, so dass einem kompletten Tag im House of Custom nichts im Wege steht.
DAS KOMMEN LOHNT SICH AUF JEDEN FALL !!!!
New Helmet Law for Young Horseback Riders —A grieving mother pushing for safety guidelines for young horseback riders is making strides. Nicole’s Law has finally been signed.
Fifteen year old Danielle Herb has accomplished a lot for a teenager, including teaching children with ADHD how to ride horses in Suwannee County.But, like a typical teen, she was worried about her hair.”I didn’t want to wear a helmet and I thought it was stupid.” Said, Danielle.But last year, that changed.
She said, “I had a thoroughbred horse and I was jumping. Thank goodness I had a helmet on because I got thrown about 50 miles an hour into a steel railing and actually crushed my entire helmet. It was the only reason I’m still alive right now.”
Whether young people want to wear a helmet, it is now the law in Florida to wear one.Governor Charlie Crist signed Nicole’s Law, which requires horseback riders aged 16 and younger to wear a helmet while taking lessons, and while riding on public roads and rights of way.
Danielle’s six year old sister, Leila Smith, also credits a helmet for protecting her.Leila said, “When I had my first concussion, it really hurt bad. But this helmet, I didn’t want to wear it. I thought I would look ugly in it.”
The law is named for a 12-year old girl of Loxahatchee, Florida who died when she was thrown from a horse onto pavement in 2006.Danielle and Leila’s mother, Marianne St. Clair, said, “It only takes a second and it could be the loss of your loved one. So helmet safety is a very positive thing.”
St. Clair says she can’t keep her girls from loving horses, but she can try to keep them safe.Nicole’s Law goes into effect October 1st.
There is a $500 fine for anyone who allows a child to go without a helmet in the aforementioned circumstances.
–from Rogue
SEX AND STREET VIBRATIONS IN RENO–In my search for “sexy”, I tried the usual haunts in downtown Reno that included my fav bar, Shooters, only to discover that due to some stupid-ass city ordinance, they took out the fun pole at the end of the bar. The place used to be packed with adult fun from scantily clad bar wenches who spontaneously jumped on the bar to do a little Demi Moore action on the stripper’s pole, to the drinking gals who would try to prove themselves equally talented. The place was a hot spot for both wild and sexy. Big bummer to find it reduced to just a watering hole. The never disappointing fun run of the whole five-day affair is the Cat House Poker Run that includes, yep, you guessed it, local brothels. Guess we’ll talk about that another time.
Of course, if men in uniform were more to ones liking, there were plenty of those to ogle, too. For some folks, the hot action was downtown and with more than one partner, or tasty treat. Whatever ones preference, the Reno area was the place to be for sexy, non-stop action during the 2009 Street Vibrations pulsating party.
OK, given my instructions to provide “sexy” fotos of Street Vibes, I took great liberty with the word, I’ll grant you, but I figure you can just ignore what you don’t think falls under that category. Jason Pullen is always sexy, as far as I’m concerned, since the amazing San Francisco stunt rider performs the most amazing ballet ever (sans tights, of course) on a Harley and if you factor in the sparks flying off the titanium plate he scrapes on the back of his bike and, my personal fav, FIRE..well gee, my heart just goes “pitter pat” at an accelerated pace only rivaled by hot sex.
Toss in a man on a Harley with an American flag fluttering behind him and what red-blooded biker chick could possibly pass that up? Top all that off with some smoking hot fireworks provided by the folks from Pyro Guys who lit up the parking lot out at the Carson City Harley Dealership and I gotta tell ya, this is ALL about sexy, dontcha think?
–Bikernet Correspondent, Felicia Morgan
SCOTT JACOBS TO EXHIBIT AT LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST THIS WEEKEND–We will be showing the artworks of Scott Jacobs including all of the latest releases at BIKEFEST in Las Vegas October 1-4. Our location is the main venue Convention Center in downtown Las Vegas so if you are going to be in the area we would love to see you and show you Scott’s latest creations. Hope to see you there. Here’s the link…
http://www.lasvegasbikefest.com/
— Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453 www.scottjacobsstudio.com
RALPHY ON MATH FROM THE BIKERNET REFORM SCHOOL– A teacher asks her class, ‘If there are 5 birds sitting on a fence and you shoot one of them, how many will be left?’ She calls on little Ralphy.
He replies, ‘None, they will all fly away with the first gunshot.’
The teacher replies, ‘The correct answer is 4, but I like your thinking..’
Then little RALPHY says, ‘I have a question for YOU.
There are 3 women sitting on a bench having ice cream:
One is delicately licking the sides of the triple scoop of ice cream. The second is gobbling down the top and sucking the cone.
The third is biting off the top of the ice cream. Which one is married?’
The teacher, blushing a great deal, replied, ‘Well, I suppose the one that’s gobbled down the top and sucked the cone.’
To which Little RALPHY replied, ‘The correct answer is ‘the one with the wedding ring on,’ but I like your thinking.’
–from Bob Clark
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Were about to drop in the El Camino Vintage Meet report from Paul Garson. I’m working on building a shower room for the Bikernet Barracks. I received my 5-Ball factory Racer seat from Duane Ballard and discovered a leak in one of my gas tanks. A brother recommended Casewell tank sealer. Be careful with lacquer thinner, if your tank was painted. Nasty stuff. George, the wild brush is due over here to rescue my pinstriping. I’m a tad pissed off at myself, but I should be riding it this weekend for the first time.
The brothers are after me for more fiction and a new Cantina Drama segment. It’s going to be riddled with sex. Hang on. Chris Callen just submitted his report on the Indian Larry, New York City Block Party. I’ll post it and another boardtrack feature from U.S. Choppers real soon. In the meantime let’s ride.
Ride forever,
–Bandit
