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LE PERA SORRENTO SEAT —This is another fine seat from the folks at Le Pera, a fusion of Silhouette Style and Maverick comfort. The entire seat has been shaved down for a flowing profile and a more comfortable fit, the Sorrento compliments the Sportsters lines.
For more information and applications on this seat or any other seat, visit www.Bikerschoice.com or visit your local Biker?s Choice? Dealer.
Ride Safe!!
–Carmen
HOT NEWS, MOTORCYCLE BUSINESSES WILL BE A PART OF LAS VEGAS SEMA SHOW IN 2009– SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is adding a powersports component to the 2009 SEMA show. Located in the South Hall, this section will feature manufacturers of power-driven equipment including motorcycles; motor scooters; two-, three- and four-wheel ATVs; pocket bikes; specialty golf carts; mini-bikes; dirt bikes; and accessories and services that support these vehicles.
“We are constantly seeking new growth opportunities for our members and attendees of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “The powersports and utility vehicle marketplace is of growing importance to our core buyers. Manufacturers in this area will discover a slew of potential buyers. Meanwhile, the SEMA Show will serve as a convenient location for veteran attendees to discover all there is to know about this booming market.”
In addition to this a dedicated area on the show floor, attendees will find an opportunity to participate in educational seminars and interactive workshops focused on the powersports and utility vehicle market during the week.
Learn more about the SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas Nov. 3 to Nov. 6, at www.semashow.com
BIKERNET SPORTS COLUMN–A Husband takes his wife to play her first game of golf…..the wife promptly whacked her first shot right through the window of the biggest house adjacent to the course.
The husband cringed, “I warned you to be careful! Now we’ll have to go up there, find the owner, apologize and see how much your lousy drive is going to cost us.”
So the couple walked up to the house and knocked on the door. A warm voice said, “Come on in.”
When they opened the door they saw the damage that was done: glass was all over the place, and a broken antique bottle was lying on its side near the broken window.
A man reclining on the couch asked, “Are you the people that broke my window?”
“Uh…yeah, sir. We’re sure sorry about that,” the husband replied.
” Oh, no apology is necessary. Actually I want to thank you… You see, I’m a genie , and I’ve been trapped in that bottle for a thousand years. Now that you’ve released me, I’m allowed to grant three wishes. I’ll give you each one wish, but if you don’t mind, I’ll keep the last one for myself.”
“Wow, that’s great!” the husband said. He pondered a moment and blurted out, “I’d like a million dollars a year for the rest of my life.”
“No problem,” said the genie. “You’ve got it, it’s the least I can do. And I’ll guarantee you a long, healthy life!” “And now you, young lady, what do you want?” the genie asked.
“I’d like to own a gorgeous home complete with servants in every country in the world,” she said.
“Consider it done,” the genie said. “And your homes will always be safe from fire, burglary and natural disasters!”
“And now,” the couple asked in unison, what’s your wish, genie?”
“Well, since I’ve been trapped in that bottle and haven’t been with a woman in more than a thousand years, my wish is to have sex with your wife.”
The husband looked at his wife and said, “Gee, honey, you know we both now have a fortune, and all those houses. What do you think?”
She mulled it over for a few moments and said, “You know, you’re right. Considering our good fortune, I guess I wouldn’t mind, but what about you, honey?”
“You know I love you sweetheart,” said the husband. I’d do the same for you!”
So the genie and the woman went upstairs where they spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying each other in every way. After about three hours of non-stop sex, the genie rolled over and looked directly into her eyes and asked, How old are you and your husband?”
“Why, we’re both 35,” she responded breathlessly.
“NO SHIT.” “Thirty-five years old and both of you still believe in genies?”
–from Rev CarlR
D&D DEALER DIRECT PROGRAM EXPANDS WEEKLY, AND WE THOUGHT THE ECONOMY WAS BAD–Here are the new dealers from 3-27-09, I will get over the new dealers from last week here within the hour.
1) Sinister Cycles Inc 4300 N Pecos RD # 19 Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-639-8657
2) Aviation Center Inc 719 Airport Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48108 734-662-6806
3) Millers Motorworks Inc 1281 Elmira Rd Newfield, NY 14867 607-564-1808
4) UPI Performance 506 State Rte 250 E Ashland, OH 44805 419-282-6400
5) Independent Computer Consultants 12676 Stone Valley Loop Ft Myers, FL 33913 239-784-9392
6) Zee’s Polishing 1226 Executive Blvd # 104 Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-410-3751
7) Bikers PHD 203 Futton Rd Marquette Heights, IL 61554 309-267-0731
8) Del’s Performance Cycles 1650 E Northfield DR # 1200 Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-858-6279
9) Texas Motorsports 5011 MLK Jr Blvd Killeen, Tx 76543 254-526-7800
10) Loud Pipes and Parts 2513 S 53rd Ave Yakima, WA 98903 509-540-7686
11) McCord’s All American Cycle Shop 7461 Murray Rd Jackson, MI 49201 517-783-1253
12) Big Boys 5116 Louina Rd Roanoke, AL 36274 334-863-6425
13) Barry’s Biker Barn 585 NW 34th ST El Dorado, KS 67042 316-737-4420
14) Jones Motorcycles 10609 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72209 501-562-8811
15) Miers Motorsports 53 Royal Range Rd Sandown, NH 03873 603-548-9357
–Jennifer
NEW WHEEL DESIGN FROM RENEGADE– ?SIOUX?–With its ?tomahawk? stylized directional spokes, Renegade?s ?SIOUX? a perfect match for any tribal, flame, or wildly painted bike style.
The ?SIOUX? is available in a solid, rugged one piece configuration and can be ordered in diameters 16? to 23? and widths from 2.15? up to a massive 14? for the new 360 tires.
All are available in Renegade?s flawless finishes including Chrome, Black Ebony and Black Powder Coat. Pricing on the new styles starts 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 very cool Web site at www.renegadewheels.com
WHEELS THROUGH TIME RACE TEAM HEADS TO MAXTON MILE–(Maxton, NC)This past weekend, the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC, travelled to Maxton, NC for the East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) Land Speed Races to compete in the first east coast speed trials event of the 2009 season. The team, consisting of members from North Carolina, Michigan, and Indiana had unbelievable success over the weekend, coming away with 5 new ECTA-certified land speed records with machines in various classes.
During the April run, hundreds of racers and spectators gathered for the two-day event, and were met with blue skies and perfect temperatures for land speed racing. Competitors from near and far brought their best, fielding new and old machines alike, in order to take a chance at making history.
Each machine fielded by the Wheels Through Time race team exceeded 60 years of age, all of which would compete in various vintage classes for their respective records. In total, the team fielded five vintage machines for the speed trials, including the oldest machine to ever run at an ECTA event — a 1930 Harley-Davidson 750c.c. Model D. Prepared and ridden by museum curator and founder, Dale Walksler, the little Harley-Davidson needed to break 85 miles per hour in order to break the record in the Altered Vintage Production Gas class. With a factory designed speed of only 55 m.p.h., it had a long way to go…
THE SOUGHT-AFTER MILLION MILE HARLEY MAN–The lunch time topic today revolved around former WI state senator Dave Zein’s million mile ride he completed last Saturday. The problem was the only information we could find was the same associated press blurb. This is sufficient for the general public, but for a group of guys whose scooters go with us wherever in the country work sends us, the story lacked any meat. So, if you haven’t caught on, we’re pitching you a story idea for when you have time. It would be great to know what year and model he was riding. Where he went. What customizations / replacements / repairs are needed to make it a million miles on a Harley. The stories along the way and the other great stuff we know you’ll get into about the ride.
–Big Fans Hey guys, we’re working on a full feature on Dave’s bike, his rides, his life, his health codes and eating beans for joint repair. How’s that?–Renegade
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT, Essential vocabulary additions for the workplace (and elsewhere)–
1. BLAMESTORMINGSitting around in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed, and who was responsible.
2.SEAGULL MANAGER: A manager, who flies in, makes a lot of noise, craps on everything, and then leaves.
3.ASSMOSIS: The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss rather than working hard
4.SALMON DAY: The experience of spending an entire day swimming upstream only to get screwed and die in the end.
5. CUBE FARM : An office filled with cubicles.
6.PRAIRIE DOGGING : When someone yells or drops something loudly in a cube farm, and people’s heads pop up over the walls to see what’s going on.
7. MOUSE POTATO : The on-line, wired generation’s answer to the couch potato.
8.SITCOMs: Single Income, Two Children, Oppressive Mortgage. What Yuppies get into when they have children and one of them stops working to stay home with the kids.
9.STRESS PUPPY: A person who seems to thrive on being stressed out and whiny.
10.SWIPEOUT: An ATM or credit card that has been rendered useless because magnetic strip is worn away from extensive use.
–from Keith Wahl
Scorpion Reduces Helmet Prices–It is no secret that the powersports nation is facing some belt-tightening, so dealer-direct helmet supplier Scorpion recently introduced its own stimulus package ? reducing retail prices on select lids up to 13 percent off of normal MSRP.
That means Scorpion?s EXO 400 series has been reduced from the $149-$179 range to $129- $159, and the EXO 1000 series has been reduced to $289- $309 instead of the original $319- $349 range. The prices vary by graphics.
?Scorpion wants to pass along some savings during these tough times,? explains Scorpion President Rick Miller. ?Economy of scale and some additional assembly line efficiencies at the factory have made it possible to offer the EXO 400 and top of the line EXO 1000 helmets at an even more affordable price. Rather than messing with rebates, or confusing programs, we want to pass the cash savings to the customer.?
Recent upgrades at the Kido Industrial Co., Ltd. factory and a shift to a ?just in time? manufacturing process means all the helmet components are made on-site as opposed to being shipped in from sub-contractors from distant locations.
Almost every operation needed to create the helmets is located at Kido?s 810,000 sq. ft. facility, including both fiberglass/Kevlar and polycarbonate shell molding, EPS liner manufacturing, liner sewing, water-decal production, clean-room paint booths, drying rooms, assembly, packaging and shipping.
?This is one of the reasons why Scorpion can provide more for less,? adds VP of Sales & Marketing Eric Anderson. ?We are vertical partners with our factory at Scorpion Sports compared to some of the competitors, so we can afford to pass along increased cost savings directly to our dealers and sell to customers at a lower MSRP.?
Scorpion USA is based in Lake Forest, Calif. and operates a distribution center in Louisville, Ky.
Visit www.scorpionusa.com to check out the ScorpionExo helmets and ScorpionExoWear apparel line.
– Submitted by Guido Ebert
–from Dealernews
THE FLAG LINE-UP FROM HOT LEATHERS–Hot Leathers has the perfect way to show off your biker spirit. Pick up one of these 3 foot by 5 foot, 100% polyester flags
Flags can be used as a cool decoration indoors or hang them on the pole outdoors. With so many flags to choose from, you can find the perfect flag for any situation at Hot Leathers.
Are you looking for a flag to mount on your motorcycle? Hot Leathers? also has mini motorcycle flag kits with mounts.
You can shop for flags and so much more with confidence at HotLeathers.com. Stop by today!
www.hotleathers.com
HUNTER THOMPSON SPEAKS TO BIKERNET CORRESPONDENTS–In a nation ruled by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile ? and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely.
We owe that to ourselves and our crippled self-image as something better than a nation of panicked sheep.
? Hunter S. Thompson, The Great Shark Hunt, 1979
BIKERNET FINANCIAL PAYMENT-PROTECTION PLANS FOR MOTORISTS COMES TO BIKERS–Those looking for a little extra peace of mind before purchasing their next automobile now have competing programs from Hyundai, General Motors and Ford that all offer some sort of payment-protection should you lose your job. Hyundai even promises to take back your vehicle if you find yourself unable to fine suitable new employment. But what if your desired form of transportation has fewer than four wheels?
Enter Starved Rock Harley-Davidson/Buell in Illinois, the first motorcycle dealership to offer such an incentive plan that we’re aware of. The program, provided by WALKAWAY USA, lasts for the first 12 months for free, and after that additional coverage can be purchased that will allow the rider to “walk away” from the loan. Of course, there is plenty of fine print to go over, so be sure to check out the press release after the break if you’re interested in knowing more.
Starved Rock Harley-Davidson(R)/Buell(R) First to Offer a one-of-a-kind Motorcycle Return Program in Illinois.
OTTAWA, Ill., April 2 /PRNewswire/ — Starved Rock Harley Davidson/Buell has made an agreement with WALKAWAY USA, LLC to offer financial protection to motorcycle purchasers who may have reservations during these challenging economic times. Effective immediately, customers who purchase and finance their motorcycle at Starved Rock Harley Davidson/Buell will have the option of returning their motorcycle to the dealership should they experience one of several life-changing events.
This program, the first of its kind in the motorcycle industry, offers customers peace of mind and financial security, and is complimentary for 12 months from the date of purchase. Customers are also able to purchase additional coverage above and beyond the 12 month complimentary offer, which allows for even greater flexibility in the event that something affects their financial or life situations. The program is available to any rider, regardless of age, health, or employment history.
This one-of-a-kind program provides protection against negative equity and allows customers to “walkaway” from their loan should they experience one of the covered qualifying events.
WALKAWAY coverage includes: involuntary unemployment, physical disability, loss of driver’s license due to medical impairment, international employment transfer, self-employed personal bankruptcy, and accidental death. The enhanced coverage options include longer terms of loans up to 84 months, as well as payment protection in certain situations, which can help protect a customer’s credit rating.
Tom Eiden, Dealer Principal, states, “We are very excited to be able to offer this unique and timely program to our customers. This program provides our customers with the peace of mind that goes with knowing that should the unthinkable happen, they are protected in many ways from having to make payments on a motorcycle that no longer fits within their budget. The fact that it is offered to every customer of ours that finances with one of our lending partners–complimentary for 12 months–only reinforces that we are here to take care of everyone that chooses to do business with us.”
For more information on WALKAWAY Protection for Motorcycle Financing, visit http://www.walkawayusa.com/.To take advantage of the WALKAWAY program at Starved Rock Harley-Davidson/Buell, simply contact Tom Vandervelde, Business and Sales Manager, at 815-431-1900 or via e-mail at tomv@starvedrockhd.com. Starved Rock Harley-Davidson/Buell is located at 750 Centennial Drive in Ottawa, IL, and is easily accessible from the Chicagoland area and its suburbs.
–Source: Starved Rock Harley Davidson/Buell
LeoVince Hosts Monthly Auction to Help BRC–Exhaust supplier LeoVince USA is hosting a monthly online auction program on eBay to support BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) efforts to champion responsible recreational use of public lands.
LeoVince plans to auction off one item per month and donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the BRC (sharetrails.org). Look for items ranging from new exhaust systems to autographed equipment and memorabilia from top LeoVince-sponsored GNCC and off-road athletes.
The BRC is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving responsible recreational access to public lands and waters, whether for hiking or recreation on a mountain bike, snowmobile, motorcycle, personal watercraft, ATV, four-wheeler or horse.
?It?s because of support like this from companies who want to give back to the sport that BRC will be able to continue our efforts to champion responsible OHV recreation on public lands,? says Don Amador, western representative for the BRC.
?The cost of fighting land use restrictions becomes more expensive every year,? says Tim Calhoun, EVP and GM of LeoVince USA. ?It?s our way of giving back.?
The winner of this auction will also receive a LeoVince T-shirt in their size as well as additional goodies.
–Dealernews
D&D DEALER DIRECT EXPANSION GROWS MID-WEEK–Here are MORE new dealers.
1) M & H Powersports 905 Garner Bagnal Blvd Statesville,NC 28677 704-253-4141
2) Street Track N Trail Inc 13723 Conneaut Lake Rd Conneaut Lake, PA 16716 814-382-4821
3) JD Motorsports 845 W Washington St Marshfield, MO 65706 417-859-5367
4) Boswells H-D 401 Fesslers Ln Nashville, TN 37210 615-242-6067
–Jennifer
AEROMACH MANUFACTURING ACQUIRED–Aeromach Manufacturing of Santee California, maker of billet motorcycle parts including mirrors, risers, grips and levers, has been acquired and will be relocated to Cherryville, North Carolina. Paul Aiken, the new owner, made the announcement.
?Aeromach enjoys great name recognition and a reputation for high quality American-made products, which I plan to continue.? Aiken stated. He went on to say ?although this is a trying economic time, I look forward to getting production up to speed early this spring and filling the existing backorders and filling new orders for our dealers and customers.?
Aeromach Manufacturing, founded by Richard Fouhy, started making chrome billet parts for Harley Davidson’s in 1992 and metric cruisers in 1996. Since that time, they have created a line of aftermarket parts for Harley Davidson, Victory, Road Star, Royal Star, V Star, Vulcan Classic, Nomad, Drifter, Valkyrie, Aero, Ace, VTX, Intruder, 1500 LC and custom motorcycles.
–Jeff Najar
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