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PAUGHCO UNVEILS NEW USER FRIENDLY WEB SITE–Paughco, the Godfather of the Chopper Industry, has just made it easier than ever before to get your hands on just about everything you could need to build the scooter you?ve been itchin? for. No matter if you’re going back to basics with a hard core chopper, building a contemporary scooter or doing a ground up HD restoration, you can now purchase your parts direct from Paughco with the click of a mouse.
To facilitate the process, Paughco has redesigned, and is in the process of, rebuilding their awesome Web site. The site will have full shopping cart capabilities and include their trend setting springers, primaries and tanks launched in the mid 60?s along side the thousands of products that have made Paughco the serious builder?s One Stop Chopper Super Store for the past 40 plus years.
Starting with the exhaust section the company has made it a no brainer to choose exactly the right components, transfer them into the basket and make your payment. The order goes directly to Paughco?s dedicated on-line sale team who see to it that the parts are packed with care and shipped ASAP. No waiting, no hassle, no mix up. It?s that easy. Check it out at www.paughco.com
For additional details and the location of a dealer near you call toll free 800-423-2621, local 775-246-5738.
Brooksville City Council’s underwear rule rankles Keith Olbermann– BROOKSVILLE ? Keith Olbermann’s nightly “Worst Persons in the World” segment on his MSNBC show usually targets conservative commentators such as Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Bill O’Reilly. On Monday night’s broadcast of Countdown, the seat of dishonor belonged to the Brooksville City Council.
Olbermann took the council to task for passing a dress code for city employees that he felt went too far into personal space. As detailed Sunday in a St. Petersburg Times story, the new policy dictates that employees use deodorant, keep their tattoos and wounds covered, do not wear spandex or revealing clothing, and only wear piercings in their ears. Oh, and they must wear underwear.
The last part got under Olbermann’s skin. Quoting the Times story’s references to Mayor Joe Bernardini’s questions about who will monitor compliance with the skivvies’ rule, Olbermann compared the council to the character Woody Allen played in his 1971 movie Bananas. In it, Fielding Mellish, president of the fictional country of San Marcos, decrees that everyone must change their underwear every half-hour and so they must wear their underwear outside of their clothing.
Times Staff Writer
–from Rogue
BIKERNET READER LOVES SWEDEN– A picture of the “longest” bike I could find at the Sweden Custom M/C show. It had a late model Indian motor and was low and long.
Anyway, here’s a picture. The tall blond was married and freeking beautiful!! Geez, I LOVE Sweden!!Hope all is well on the West coast… Gotta finish the Custom X I’m doing..
–Jumper
HELP ALL VETERANS–I wanted to let you know that I will be in Laconia for the rest of week helping a new company called Ultimate Sacrifice Appreciation Lock and Load. The goal of the company is to help raise awareness through sales of military themed USA Lock and Load branded clothing and accessories and donate a substantial portion of the proceeds to various non-profits that assist returning veterans .
U.S.A. Lock and Load is set-up at the Lobster Pound all week and will have their entire line of clothing and accessories, a substantial portion of each sale will go to www.operationhomefront.net For example $6 of every $35 shirt will be donated directly to Operation Homefront. Please come by and say hi, check out the merchandise and the customized U.S.A. Lock and Load Dirico Motorcycle. This is a cause I truly believe in, as I feel like we need to support the men and women who fight to protect our freedom. I have attached an image of one of the U.S.A. Lock and Load shirts for reference and expect to have a post event release that will have imagery and more information out to you by early next week. You can see more about U.S.A. Lock and Load at www.usalockandload.com –Ken Conte THE UNCLE MONKEY DOCTRINE–Riding to work. It is something many of us take for granted. For many a motorcycle is their only mode of transportation during the riding season. I’ve been guilty of not riding to work. I will justify it by saying it was out of politeness to my neighbors more then anything. I only run unbaffled drag pipes on my Harleys and I had two RCMPs, one city police, one Air Force, and a city councilmen surrounding me as neighbors and with my shift started at 5 am I stayed quiet and they left me alone. Now that I’ve started a different job and work at a normal hour I don’t hesitate to ride to work. Most of my friends ride to work as well whether they are Lawyers, Pharmacists, bankers, or truck drivers, electricians, and farmers. A motorcycle in the parking lot seems to draw people in. People like to point out that they ride or have ridden or have a close relative that does. Our co-workers quiz us on what events are coming up, where they can sit and watch motorcycles ride by at toy runs. But for others their motorcycle is only brought out in the evening or on weekends. Not that it is necessarily a bad thing. They cherish the comradely of riding and sharing the road. They like it when people approach them at the gas station and ask them about their bike. They like it when they walking into a business and people give them a little extra respect. But they want to keep their “biker” persona separate from their professional life. In this given day of skyrocketing fuel prices, increasing pollution and the movement towards being environmental conscious, it is strange that more people don’t ride to work. It seems that North America is lagging far behind the rest of the world when it comes to this trend. In most of Europe and Asia motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are THEE way to get to work. If you stop and think of the number of bikes that the typical SUV displaces on the highway or in a parking lot it would seem the logical choice. We were asked to ride to work on June 15 as part of Ride To Work Day. Many of us did either out of habit or out of support. But not everyone. If you missed out it is not too late. Ride to work today, ride tomorrow, or circulate a memo at your work asking everyone to ride on a certain day. You will be surprised to see how many of your co-workers ride, and how many new friends you will make. –Wayne ?Uncle Monkey? Wuschke
Southern Independent Riders
www.stvictorboogie.com
LifeStyle Cycles cleared by Jury in Wrongful Death lawsuit!–The justice system does work! In April of 2006, a lawsuit was filed against LifeStyle Cycles claiming that LifeStyle Cycles and its owner, Mark ?Junior? Skolnick who was added later on, were liable for the wrongful death and personal injuries arising out of a fatal motorcycle accident, involving a DUI driver on Ortega Highway in June 2005. As many motorcycle riders know, Ortega highway is a very dangerous stretch of road in Southern California.
Eric Dubin (from the infamous Robert Blake civil trial) represented Sheryl Suglia (Mother of rock stars A Jay and Jeremy Popoff of the 90?s rock band Lit) who was suing for the death of her husband and for her own personal injuries arising out of the accident. Dubin alleged that LifeStyle Cycles was directly responsible and contributed to Mr. Suglia?s death and Mrs. Suglia?s personal injuries because in 2002 LifeStyle Cycles sold the helmets the Suglias were wearing at the time of the accident, and the helmets had been the subject of a post-sale manufacturer recall.
The case began in Riverside County on May 11th, 2009 and continued through June 8th, 2009. After a very short deliberation, the jury came to the unanimous decision that LifeStyle Cycles and Mark ?Junior? Skolnick were in no way, shape or form or, to any degree or percentage responsible for the death of the plaintiff?s husband or her personal injuries.
?Even though it was a tragic DUI accident, all of us are relived at the outcome.? Said Mark ?Junior? Skolnick, Owner of LifeStyle Cycles. ?This lawsuit was against the wrong defendants and was just another attack on the Motorcycle retail Industry. This victory is monumental in protecting the small business dealer!?
LifeStyle Cycles operates out of Anaheim, California, is open 7 days a week and can be reached at (714) 490-0155. You can also visit them on the web at www.lifestylecycles.com.
SUPERTRAPP MEAN MOTHERS Side Swipes for the Rocker FROM BIKERS CHOICE– Mean Mothers Side Swipes for the ?08-09 H-D ? Rocker are here and they have a unique side swept look to them. Side Swipes allow riders to give their Rocker that tough, aggressive and powerful look. The downward angle of the pipes accentuates the lines of the bike and the angle of the frame.
These are the ultimate in durability and strength at high temperatures and corrosion resistance with its 1.75? stainless steel head pipe construction. The head pipe flows into the 2.25? expansion chamber with a removable baffle. The one-piece heat-shield protects the rider and enables easy installation.
The chrome end caps contrasting with the black ceramic pipe make the chrome really pop. Standard Mean Mothers end caps are included.
Mean Mothers are 13lbs lighter than stock and provide mid to top end horsepower gains. They also include 02 sensors and two plugs. In addition to the Rocker, Mean Mothers will soon be available or other Softail models.
For more information and applications, please visit www.Bikerschoice.com Happy Riding!!
–Carmen
STOCK REPLACEMENT INNER PRIMARIES FROM RIVERA/PRIMO–Can You Say Made in America? These are the best inner primary’s in the world. Originally made by the folks at Cal Products, Rivera Primo was lucky to be officially handed the reins for manufacturing (by virtue of the fact that Larry(of Cal) & me are good buddy’s!) and we are now off and running!!!
Two part numbers fit most of your early models Big Twins.
1162-0011 fits 1970 – 1984 Big Twins
1162-0015 fits 1965 – 1969 generator bottom Big Twins
We don’t want to brag, but Rivera Primo has been known for over 37 years for their un- beatable quality and eng- ineering.That expertise is well evident in the fit and finish on these inner primary covers. Larry did the brain work, we finished it up with a product you can be proud to put on yur scoot!
D&D NEW DEALERS OF THE WEEK–Here are the new dealers from last week.
1) Big Boyz Motorsports 7345 International Pl # 103 Sarasota,FL 34240 941-388-7006
2) Commonwealth Power Sports 2000 Waterside Rd Prince George, VA 23875 804-526-2300
3) Hell Bent Choppers 313 W Jericho Turnpike Huntington, NY 11743 631-642-0666
4) Rajin Cycle Motorsports 604 S Washington Ave Marshall, TX 75670 903-935-6333
5) Grog’s Custom Cycles 5130 Bataan Memorial E Las Cruces, NM 88011 877-373-9386
6) Homer’s Cycle 801 Galena Toledo, OH 43611 419-726-8645
7) Sidecar Cycles 1857 Walnut Crescent, Brunaby, BC CA V5A7S9 604-512-8486
–Jennifer
BIG BEAR CHOPPERS LET MASTERFUL GRAPHIC GENIUS GO–As many of you already know, Big Bear Choppers let me go last Friday. At this point, I am able to offer my graphic design services on contract/freelance immediately – working from home.so please consider me as a source for design work – print and web.
My goal is to find a full time position within my core talents as an Art Director – but also extends out to Marketing and PR – preferably within the motorcycle or automotive industries – at either a marketing, design, ad agency, or in-house MFG corp.
–andy meadors
310.780.5232
H.O.G. SETS FIVE MILLION MILE MONDAY GOAL–Members Will Band Together to Ride on June 29.
MILWAUKEE ? (June 16, 2009) On Monday, June 29, 2009, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members around the world will band together in a singular challenge, to log a cumulative five million riding miles by the day?s end.
Following the phenomenal success of last year?s inaugural Million Mile Monday, which tripled the original goal of one million miles ridden by H.O.G. members to 3,000,960 miles, the goal for this year?s ride on June 29 has been stretched to five million miles.
?The response we got from our members to Million Mile Monday blew us away, so we asked members what should be our goal this year? The resounding answer was five million,? said Benny Suggs, General Manager of the Harley Owner?s Group. ?Many of our members will be returning home from the CLUB H.O.G. OKC rally in Oklahoma City on that Monday, so we expect a big turnout this year, but more important than the number of miles ridden is for all our members to simply get out and ride somewhere on Monday, June 29. Whether it?s 20 miles, 100 miles, 500 miles, or more, the important thing is to get on your bike and go.?
H.O.G.?s annual Million Mile Monday ride occurs on the last Monday of June and is open to all H.O.G. members– riders or passengers. The feat will be recorded by logging into the club?s exclusive members-only website (members.hog.com), where participants can register their miles ridden on that day. All miles must be entered by 12 p.m. (Noon) Central on June 30, 2009.
MEXICO, COCAINE HIDDEN HI SHARKS– The Mexican Navy says it has seized more than a tonne of cocaine hidden inside the carcasses of frozen sharks.Armed officers found slabs of cocaine inside more than 20 sharks aboard a freight ship in the Gulf coast port of Progreso in Yucatan state.Correspondents say cartels are coming up with increasingly creative ways of smuggling drugs into the US.
Shipments of cocaine have also been discovered hidden inside sealed beer cans, religious statues and furniture.
“We are talking about more than a tonne of cocaine that was inside the ship,” said Mexican Navy Commander Eduardo Villa.He said X-ray machines and sniffer dogs had helped to uncover the haul.
“Those in charge of the shipment said it was a conserving agent but after checks we confirmed it was cocaine,” he said.
Methamphetamine
In another development on Tuesday, the Mexican Navy unveiled what it described as one of the largest methamphetamine labs ever found in the country.
When officers stumbled across the enormous holding tank in a remote part of the northern state of Sinaloa last week they thought it might be used to water a marijuana plantation.Instead, the tank fed water into two enormous sheds where investigators found 12,905 gallons (49,640 litres) of ephedrine, a chemical used to make methamphetamine.
Officials said it was enough to produce 40.2 tonnes of the drug, or about 309 million individual doses.
So far this year more than 2,700 people have died in drug-related violence in Mexico. Last year about 6,300 were killed.Mexican President Felipe Calderon has committed some 45,000 troops and federal police to try to crush the country’s powerful cartels.
–from Don Redmon and the BBC News
RENEGADE UNVEILS 2009 ?ROCKLIN?– Renegade is certainly on the warpath for 2009 with the introduction of a handful of new wheels that once again raise the bar in custom wheel style and technology. Renegade?s new ROCKLIN, shown here, features a ?blade in motion? style 5 spoke layout with viscous fang protrusions rising from the rim at the base of each blade. The visual effect is nothing short of stunning. But, their unique style isn?t the only thing that sets Renegade billet aluminum rims a notch above most others.
The ROCKLIN, as with the company?s other wheels, is available in any of 3 distinctive configurations. They can be ordered as a solid one piece wheel, multi-piece or their new Prestige simulated multi-piece design.
All Renegade wheels are offered in diameters 16? to 23? and widths from 2.15? up to a massive 10.5?! Finishes include Renegade?s legendary mirror like Chrome, Black Ebony, Black Powder Coat or in a mix of chrome and black on the multi piece. And get this, prices have actually dropped substantially and now start at just $1150.00 for specific one-piece chrome styles.
For complete details call Renegade direct at 714-998-7241 and be sure to visit their awesome site at www.renegadewheels.com
NOTES FROM BIKERNET PTA MEETING– Little Susie goes home from school and tells her mum that the boys keep asking her to do cartwheels because she’s very good at them ?
Mum said : ” YOU should say NO – they only want to look at your undies”.
Susie said: ” I know they do that’s why I hide them in my backpack”!!
BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART DISPLAY–Kick start RF seen at Leesburg Bikefest ’09.
Make every heartbeat count,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
soffordphotos@comcast.net
8TH ANNUAL WIM RIDE–The 8th annual WIM Ride in coming up in just 4 weeks! Now is time to confirm your plans to attend Wisconsin’s Premier Ride. The ride starts on July 17th at Doc’s HD in Bonduel outside of Green Bay and ends in Oconomowoc at the Olympia Spa and resort with a wonderful party in the Olympia Gardens with Music by Country Storm and a full dinner by Hal’s HD.
Our two days of riding through the Kettle Moraine forest and skirting Lake Michigan is police escorted and Road Guarded by the talented Women In Motion Road Guards. Your registration is Fully tax deductible and goes to help reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists.
See attached flier for more details but Don’t delay!!!!!! ROOM BLOCKS ARE RELEASED JUNE 18th, 2009
THURS. & FRI, July 16- 17, 2009
Best Western
$89.00/night
920-682-7000
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
SATURDAY, July 18, 2009
Olympia Resort & Spa
$99.00/night
262-567-0311
Oconomowoc, WI
To register go to www.accidentscene.org/events.htm#wim –Vicki Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
Owner of SOS & Conspicuity Brand Reflective Products
www.accidentscene.org
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
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