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THE GENEVIEVE SCHMIDT SHIFT–I’ve been riding motorcycles on the street for 20 years. This August I’m trying something different and venturing off road on a dual-sport ride in Colorado to raise money for a breast cancer charity and a gynecological cancers charity – something I’m passionate about. I’m very excited to be doing this because I’ve never done a charity ride of this magnitude. I’m spreading my proverbial life experience wings — and I’m hoping you can help me make it happen.
I have to raise $2,000 to participate in this ride – and I’m half way to my goal as I write this email. Every little bit helps and that’s why I’m reaching out to you. I’m asking for a donation of just $10 or $15. You can donate by credit card or check – it’s very easy and can be done by visiting www.firstgiving.com/genevieveschmitt.
Thanks for letting me into your day by reading this. I sincerely appreciate what you can do for me to help me reach my goal.
A full report on my ride with both video and photos can be found on my Web site, http://www.WomenRidersNow.com
— Genevieve Schmitt
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BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING SEMINAR– It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there’s nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Bob. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Debbie. When I took “early retirement” last year, it became necessary for Debbie to get a full-time job along with her part time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age.
I usually get home from the golf course about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don’t yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men’s Grill at the club so eating out is not reasonable. I’m ready for some home cooked grub when I hit that door.
She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it’s not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won’t clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take ’em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she won’t have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn’t hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.
When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I’m a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Debbie. I’m not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
Signed,
— Bob
FATHER’S DAY DEALS AT K&G CYCLES–K and G Cycles want to help you get the ol’ dude leathered up for the big day. Dad needs to look his best when he’s out riding with the boys. Father’s Day is a great chance to help up him up his image with some new leathers.
K and G Cycles is running a great Father’s Day sale with all men’s apparel at up to 20% off retail prices. This means you can get Dad some new chaps to replace those old raggedity ones he wears to every rally. How about a new leather jacket?
K and G has over 60 different styles and colors to choose from. Don’t forget the details like new gloves and new wallet. Choose from over 50 different styles of gloves and over 30 different biker wallets.
Dad deserves to get all leathered up for Father’s Day and K and G Cycles is the perfect place to get the job done! Stop by www.kandgcycles.com –George M. Marakas
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D&D EXHAUST PUTS COLOR IN YOUR LIFE & ON YOUR BAGGER–Do you feel that you are living in a Black & White world? Is everything just a little drab? Do you need a little excitement, Bunkie?
If you said yes to any of these questions then you should be thinking D&D Performance Exhaust. D&D build exhaust pipes that not only look good but will plaster a grin on your face with the added horsepower and torque.
Doug Lineback wrote in at D&D and said, ?Got my Fat Cat on my birthday last week for my 2009 Road Glide. Note how the pipe really sets the bike off. This is the 3rd FatCat pipe on the last three bikes we have owned!?
But Wait There?s More ? D&D?s BOSS Fat Cat kit includes a D&D 2 into 1pipe along with a Zipper’s air cleaner? it produces a whopping 15% increase in HP, 15% increase in Torque.
At idle, the motorbike exhaust is deep and boomy and full of character… just the way you want it. And once you crack the throttle the sweet basso-profundo notes just keep on getting better. — GET MORE DETAILS AT D&D Bagger Central.
Jim Walczak joins Buffalo Chip management staff– Former Rushmore Plaza Civic Center manager, Jim Walczak has joined the staff at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. Walczak was the Civic Center manager from 1998 to 2001.
Walczak joins the Chip?s staff as a project manager. ?We?ve been blessed with continued growth and now we actually have departments. We have at least two major television episodes being filmed here,? said campground owner Rod Woodruff. ?We?re hosting notable industry representatives and celebrities from all over the world. And, we now have a first class art exhibit as well as one of the most important bike shows in the country. Our military tribute continues to grow and this year we?re hosting two charity rides. Jim is the perfect choice to make sure those events are handled professionally and with elegance.?
Walczak said he is excited for the chance to help make the Chip?s 2009 event ?part of a continuing success story. The Chip has a great team and I love the team environment. And, it?s a great opportunity to come back to the place I love.?
Prior to returning to the Black Hills, Walczak was the executive director of VenuWorks of Racine, LLC, where he managed the events at the Racine Civic Center in Racine, Wis. His resume includes a long list of duties as a facility, event and building management executive at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, MI, KI Convention Center in Green Bay, WI and the Fox Cities Arts Center in Appleton, WI.
He is well known in the music industry as the creator of the ?Lost Cities Tour,? which he developed to attract top-level performers to non-traditional entertainment venues, including the Rapid City Civic Center. The program brought together building managers from ten cities to offer entertainers opportunities to perform multiple dates in venues where many had not performed before.
SHOWBIKE 2009 RICHIE H. FROM FL– I was born in Freeport, Long Island, New York and at the age of 12 saw my first motorcycle club, Hell’s Angels ride by and that’s all it took, I was hooked! Shortly after I started building bicycles with engines in them, and one after another I built them bigger, better, faster.
By the time I was 20, I had saved enough money to buy my first motorcycle, a 1961 Harley-Davidson Panhead, paid $2000.00 for it. Over the years I had rebuilt the engine, transmission, rewired and refined every part on that bike.
The only things I did not do was paint and chrome as I sent these out to be done. I moved to Florida in 1999 (too cold in N.Y.) and decided to make it a show bike. The awards and trophies I’ve won over the year’s makes the experience and building time all worth it. It’s become a part of me, and my life.
I’m retired now and the enjoyment I get from people looking at the workmanship and detail in this machine is just amazing.
Now a bit about this bike-82′ stroker(3.5×4.25)Truit&Osbourn flywheels, S&S heavyduty rods and KeithBlack 9.5to1 Pistons. Exhust’s are 1.75″ Gooseneck drag pipes (no baffel’s). Andrews B cam, chromemoly pushrods by S&S, and solid lifters.
PanHeads are ported and polished by me, valves are Black Diamond with Sifton spring’s and retainer’s.The polished carb is a vintage S&S Super B (early 1970’s). The oil pump is also polished and HV by S&S and it all run’s thru a 05 Buell oil cooler mounted on the left front.
This is not just a showbike, I ride 10K a year and there is nothing more than I rather do than ride and show. I would like to thank everyone for the time and help they have given.
–Richie
D&D DEALER DIRECT PROGRAM EXPANDS–Here are the new dealers from last week.
1) Hemrick Performance 1444 Plaza South Dr Kernersville, NC 27284 336-407-4580
2) Munroe Motors 412 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94103 415-626-3496
3) American Imports 5013 Libbey Houston, TX 77092 832-275-2205
4) Howdy’s Cycle Sales 1466 Callens Rd Ventura, CA 93003 805-339-9266
5) High Rollers Cycle Seats 4145 High Point Rd Winston Salem, NC 27107 336-462-0398
6) Elite Outdoors Unlimited 4099 McDonald Dr Dubuque, IA 52003 563-556-0254
–Jennifer
Woman-owned Houston Kawasaki Store Awarded Multi-million Military Contract–When Shannon Tracy, the owner of UV Country Kawasaki in Houston, found out that the United States Special Operations Command was searching for a tough new tactical vehicle, she made a bid to provide the SOCOM with a large number of Kawasaki Teryx RUVs.
Having provided units to the military in June 2008, Tracyfigured the Teryx was an excellent choice for the military’s requirements for something tough, lightweight, quick and agile.
The military decided on the 2009 Teryx after conducting extensive research and numerous evaluations of everything from regular utility vehicles to expensive custom fabricated equipment.
Tracy’s efforts have paid off.Following the final round of evaluations, SOCOM awarded a contract worth up to $28,390,453 to UV Country. The woman-owned-small-business is scheduled to deliver up to 1,625 units over a five-year period under what’s called an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. This type of contract provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period of time.
For more information on Tracy’s dealership go to UV Country Kawasaki. For more on the Kawasaki Teryx RUV, go to Kawasaki.
TORIAN LEATHER AND BIKERNET TESTIMONIAL LETTER–Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for turning me on to Torian Leathers. I saw the ad on Bikernet and was interested in buying a Leather Workshirt. I called and left a message. Jeff called me back a few days later. We ended up jaw jacking for about twenty minutes.
I told him I’ve known you for over thirty years and he said he had just spent a time on the phone with you that day. Jeff and I both have Armenian backrounds so he told me an interesting story. It seems that a few years back Jeff went to the Sacramento Mile bike races. He worked a deal to get in the pits by trading a Hot Wheels #98 Agajanian car for a pit pass. The guy he traded with is my cousin, Chris Agajanian! We got a good laugh on that one.
I’m looking forward to getting my new leather from Jeff. He wants me to send him a picture of me on my scoot wearing his jacket when I get it. Cool. I also have spoken to Chris Kallas, I bought a print of a nice Panhead chopper from him. We got to talking and I mentioned that you had run a picture of my scoot from the Grand National Show, and he said, “You mean the orange one with the goldleaf flames?”
I was blown away. I also found a magnifying glass size picture of me and my bro’s on MCart at one of the first MMA toy runs from Griffith Park to Pasadena, you were probably there too.
Oh, before I split I also wanted to thank you for spilling your guts about how our hearts (and bodies) change when we get up to and past the big “six-0”. We are blessed to still be vertical and speaking semi-coherently at this age. The young guys need to hear it so they can hopefully save some for later.
I’m enjoying the Motorcycle and Hot Rod/Custom stuff as much if not more now than when we lived our lives at 100MPH non-stop. Remember, “Old age and treachery overcome youth and enthusiasm every time!” Back in the neighborhood we called them the old vatos, the veteranos, now we are them. Thanks for Bikernet and for being my brother,
God Bless you,
–ROSS
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OL’ SKOOL PUBLISHER’S MERC–Check out this shot of my 49 Merc
–Geno
MONKEY ROCKS STURGIS–Sturgis, SD, June 6, 2009 – – Monkey Rock, the premier exhibitor and entertainment venue of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, has announced an exciting entertainment schedule and partnerships with some of the most recognized and respected names in the motorcycle industry.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is legendary, but more importantly, riders come to have fun! Monkey Rock is committed to providing a world-class entertainment experience daily from 11am through the wee hours; offering live rock and country music acts, dancing girls, Worlds Largest Cocktail Party, girls, special guest appearances and autograph session, girls, motorcycle stunt riding, girls, Miss Sturgis Contest, wet t-shirt contests, girls, live radio broadcasts, girls, motorcycle tributes, games, fun, girls! Did we say girls?
Old-school is incorporated in this new brand, too. We are proud to welcome Ron Segal of Segal Fine Arts who brings with him the genius of David Mann. One of motorcycling?s most beloved artists, David Mann is remembered, and revered, for creating images that enhanced and embraced the biker lifestyle. Over 50 originals, many not previously offered to the public, will be included in the David Mann Museum Exhibit.
Monkey Rock is pleased to announce it has partnered with Outback Steakhouse and will deliver the best food in Sturgis from 9am-11pm daily. ?Nobody does food better than they do and there will be no compromise in Sturgis,? stated Monkey Rock Chief Operating Officer Chris Edwards. ?We?ve set the industry standard in customer service by investing in our staff, and partners like Outback.?
Come to Monkey Rock and discover why this unique entertainment, food and beverage venue is changing the face of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Monkey Rock is new life. We are enthusiasm. We are committed to making the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally a better event. We?ll keep you entertained, we?ll keep you fed, we?ll keep you coming back for more.
The easily accessible Monkey Rock Event Center (formerly Thunder Road) is located at the heart of the rally on Highway 34 and will be open August 1-10, 2009 from 8am-2pm. We offer an abundance of free parking. Updates and exhibitor information can be found on our web site www.monkeyrock.us
KTM Withdraws from Dakar Rally–KTM says it will no longer be represented at the Dakar rally, as of late held in South America, either with an official factory team or a KTM-supported team following the organizing body’s decision to allow only bikes with a maximum displacement of 450cc.
The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), organizers of the “South American Dakar” made the decision today, June 4. The new rule goes into effect for the next race, in January 2010.
While professionals and past champions who planned to ride larger machines will be allowed only on the smaller bikes in 2010, the ASO says amateurs planning to ride larger machines will be forced to use a “bridle” to limit performance “to the level of the 450cc.”
Here’s what else the ASO has to say: “For several years, more and more of the top bikers have won specials or finished in the leading ten overall positions using under 450cc bikes. Financially more accessible and more reliable than the older bikes of the previous generations and now more adapted to the demands of off-road rallies, the 450cc still have a deficit in performance that prevent them from reaching even higher ambitions. This difference will be totally erased for the 2011 Dakar, during which only bikes with engines under 450cc will be accepted.”
KTM has enjoyed eight consecutive victories in the world-renowned rally event. A KTM communiqu? suggests the ASO’s change to the rules was designed to end the dominance of KTM and came without any advance warning.
“Every sport regulation needs changes and adjustments to new developments to retain an interest in it, but this also requires the appropriate lead times,” says KTM Motor Sport Advisor Heinz Kinigadner. “We have the entire material for the 690 Rally motorcycles for our factory team as well as that for 50 customers’ motorcycles in our storage facility ready to be constructed in June. Riders’ contracts have been finalized and all the team members have been engaged.”
Following the decision for the deployment of 450cc motorcycles, which KTM calls “unthinkably unsuitable” for use in long distance rallies, the OEM says it can no longer economically justify a commitment to be engaged in the Dakar in the future.
“The financial consequences that results from this decision are enormous,” Kinigadner says. “Quite apart from this, we are shocked by the organizer’s lack of loyalty above all, because of the huge efforts we made following the cancellation of the Dakar in 2008 by contributing to the new edition ? even during a period of extreme economic crisis.”
KTM riders Marc Coma and Cyril Despres finished the rally in first and second places, respectively, at the 2009 South American Dakar.
?Submitted by Guido Ebert
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Proner & Proner File Suit Against N.Y.S. Police for Illegally Stopping Bikers– NEW YORK, NY ? (Marketwire) ? 06/08/09 ? Proner & Proner, Attorneys at law, have filed a Federal class action lawsuit in the Federal Court for the Northern District of New York against the New York State Police as well as New York State and county authorities to stop them from conducting motorcycle-only roadblocks near popular motorcycle events.
Last year the New York State Police and county sheriffs stopped every motorcycle en route to twelve different events for “safety checks.” With the riding season starting, the New York State Police expect to conduct up to fifteen motorcycle-only roadblocks throughout the state this year. The events targeted include Americade in Lake George, the largest motorcycle event in the Northeast.
Mitchell Proner, an active motorcyclist and personal injury attorney, is initiating the lawsuit on behalf of all motorcyclists. Mr. Proner said that the New York State Police “uses the pretense of safety inspections to delay and harass motorcyclists without any reasonable belief that any laws are being broken.” Although courts have upheld DWI checkpoints as generally permissible, “These motorcycle roadblock stops are lengthy and do not address any legitimate safety concerns,” according to Mr. Proner.
–from Rogue
COMPU-FIRE SINGLE-FIRE IGNITION THE EASY WAY–Compu-fire has made the conversion of stock ignition systems to Single-Fire Ignition easy with the release of three new ignition kits for 1970 to 1999 Evo/Shovelhead Big Twins and 1971 to 2002 Sportsters. The kits feature the popular Compufire ignition modules (available for electric start, kick start and race applications with selectable ignition retard), a high output single- fire coil which mounts in the stock location and under the stock coil cover, and a set of universal fit silicone jacketed, Spiral-Core spark plug wires.
The ignition modules feature eight pre-programmed advance curves for engines that range from stock to wild and installation is easy with the Accu-ray static timing light. The adjustable rev-limiter protects the engine over a wide RPM range and the VOES operation is tunable to insure smooth operation of big inch engines.
Suggested retail price for the kits is $349.95.
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LUCKY DEVIL PROJECT BIKE TO BE UNVEILED IN STURGIS AT AMD SHOW– Made up my mind, I am staying in Houston during the ROT so I can get some work done on Nyla’s story material and the hydro bike, it is going to a trade show in October and has quite a bit of work to be done, hopefully that client will sponsor next years Sturgis run to bring it up to show, I’ll give you all the build material when it’s a little farther along.
I am more interested in making it to Sturgis with Nyla’s scoot plus, I’d love to bring up something for the modified Harley class at the AMD for this year!
I still haven’t figured out the details, but there are several options open, I’ll let you know what pans out.. . .
–Kent
QUOTE FROM BIKERNET MBA PROGRAM– A man owned a small chopper shop, The Department of Labor claimed he was not paying proper wages to his staff and sent a representative out to interview him.
I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them,’ demanded the rep.
‘Well, replied the owner, ‘there’s my wrench hand who’s been with me for 3 years, I pay him $400 a week plus free room and board. The cook/receptionist has been here for 8 years, and I pay her $250 per week plus free room and board. Then there’s the half-wit. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $50 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of whiskey every Saturday night. He also sleeps with my wife the cook/receptionist occasionally.
That’s the guy I want to talk to…the half-wit, says the agent.
That would be me, replied the shop owner.
Pajama Band Joins the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show / Calendar Girl Music Festival Weekend! —In a never ending quest to provide wholesome family entertainment, promoting quality artistic expression and enhancing the cultural experience and education of it’s visitors, the 18th annual LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend is excited to announce the addition of Pajama Band to the performance lineup of its 2-Day Calendar Girl Music Festival. The all girl band music concert weekend is included at no additional charge with the world’s premier street motorcycle event taking place July 18-19th at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach, CA.
A unique entertainment experience, Pajama Band features the vocal talents and songwriting skills of beautiful new 2010 FastDates.com Calendar Kitten, Penthouse Pet and Hustler Honey Jayme Langford / JaymeLangford.com. Just last month Jayme was nominated as one of the Best New Female Actress at the annual AVN Film Awards in Las Vegas. And Jayme is featured in the new 2010 edition FastDates.com Iron & Lace, Fast Dates and Garage Girls Calendars also being premiered at this year’s Calendar Show.
Performing with Jayme in Pajama Band are her renown and beautiful starlet girlfriends, Jana Jordan / ClubJannaJordan.com also a Hustler Honey and Penthouse Pet, and Louisa Lanewood / LouisaLanewood.com. The band will be making its professional world premier and debut at the 2009 Calendar Show performing their exciting new hit “Fuck You Until You Die” which has music critics raving. In what can only be described as pornicopia of visual and audio excitement. Pajama Band is sure to leave many new found fans in the audience amazed, breathless, and some older fans on the verge of cardiac arrest. The Critics are also saying these girls are giving new meaning to the genre “Hard Rock”!
Spectators also get complimentary weekend admission aboard the historic Queen Mary Ghost Ship, and entry to the Saturday Night Iron & Lace Calendar Builders Party with Mary Fall and Chain Reaction performing in the ship’s Observation Bar. Motorcyclist’s get $5 up front gated security parking. Should the Queen Mary’s lage automobile parking lot fill up, free shuttle bus rides are provided from the nearby downtown Long Beach’s Pike and Convention Center Parking Garages, plus there are paid Taxi Boat rides from Shoreline Marina direct to the Show.
Judge accepts Billy Lane’s no-contest pleaEx-celebrity bike builder faces Aug. 14 sentencing– VIERA — A Brevard judge today accepted motorcycle builder Billy Lane?s plea of no contest to a single felony count of vehicular homicide.He faces a cap of about nine years in prison when he is sentenced at 9 a.m. Aug. 14 by Circuit Judge Robert Burger. Prosecutors dropped a DUI manslaughter charge under the terms of the plea bargain.
The deal also mandates a lifetime license suspension, though defense lawyer Greg Eisenmenger said Lane might be able to retain use of it for specific purposes, such as work. Probation, house arrest or alcohol and drug provisions will be up to the discretion of the judge.Police said Lane’s blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit when he crossed a double yellow line to pass slow traffic on State Road A1A south of Melbourne Beach on Labor Day 2006.
–Rogue
AMAZING NEWS FROM BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE LAB–AT 5 MINUTES AND 6 SECONDS AFTER 4 A.M., ON THE 7TH OF AUGUST, THIS YEAR,THE TIME AND DATE WILL BE: 04:05:06 07-08-09THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL THE YEAR 3009!!!I had a deep feeling that you just needed to know this.
–Dr. Raymond Russell
In the states, this will take place on July 8th!
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