Hey,
Life is nuts and I’ll keep this short, since the news is kicking my ass today. My 86-year-old mom is fading after a helluva run at life, while Sin Wu spent the night in a spare bedroom with a young cat while she gave birth to three kittens. Amazing how this cat handled everything, from finding a suitable nest (a box of old Bandit boxers, and letting Sin Wu know where to stash it), fluffing it just right, having her kittens, cleaning them, herself and overnight becoming a competent mother. Amazing, this life and death stuff.
So say a prayer for my mom, rejoice in new life, but keep it to a minimum, and let’s hit the news. I’ve got to load the factory racer and haul it to Chica’s for a rear fender construction. That’s the agenda for tomorrow, plus stop in Long Beach to check a Ariel square-four project and see Dennis at Todd’s Cycle.
D&D BOSS FAT CAT & GHOST PIPE DELIVERS THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE ON 2009 BAGGERS–D&D’s New Boss Fat Cat 2-1 with Ghost Pipe Kit allow you to “Bolt on Power off”. The FLH kit includes the D&D Boss Fat Cat 2-1 pipe, Ghost Pipe and Zipper’s HiFlow air filter.
The kit delivers up to 15% increase in HP and torque without adding anything… just Bolt on and Power off.
Not only does the D&D system sound good and look good, it stretches you gas mileage. You get this additional performance without downloading a tuner or putting your Bagger on a dyno.
Options include show quality chrome or midnight black powder coat pipe, back cut or slant cut exhaust tip. Call 817-834-8961 for more details or log on to www.danddexhaust.com >.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. NAMES KEITH E. WANDELL PRESIDENT AND CEOCOMPANY UNVEILS BROADER ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHANGES– Matthew S. Levatich Named Harley-Davidson Motor Company President and COO James A. McCaslin to Become Executive Vice President for Corporate Product Planning Enrico D’Onofrio to Assume Senior Post at MV Agusta.
MILWAUKEE, April 6, 2009 – Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:HOG) has named Keith E. Wandell President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding James L. Ziemer, who is retiring. Wandell, 59, currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE:JCI), a $38 billion global company. Wandell, a 21-year Johnson Controls veteran, starts his new duties at Harley-Davidson May 1.
“Keith Wandell is a seasoned global business leader who brings tremendous energy, passion, and organizational and talent development capability to his job as Harley-Davidson’s new chief executive,” said Harley-Davidson, Inc. Board Member Barry K. Allen, who serves as the Board’s Presiding Director. “His vision and values make him a great fit, and he is absolutely the right person to now lead Harley-Davidson on its exciting journey.”
The Company also announced the following organizational leadership changes which, according to Allen, will also serve as a catalyst to drive Harley-Davidson’s strategies for growth, operational excellence and leadership development going forward:
?Matthew S. Levatich becomes President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Levatich, 44, is currently President and Managing Director of MV Agusta, the Italian motorcycle maker that Harley-Davidson, Inc. acquired last August. While at MV, Levatich spearheaded the restarting of MV’s operations. In his 15 years at Harley-Davidson, Levatich has held positions of increasing responsibility in the U.S. and Europe, including Vice President and General Manager of the Company’s Parts and Accessories business, and Vice President of Materials Management.
?James A. McCaslin moves to Executive Vice President for Corporate Product Planning, reporting to the CEO. In this newly created position, McCaslin has broad oversight of motorcycle product planning and development processes across Harley-Davidson, Inc. McCaslin, 60, has served as President of the Motor Company for the past eight years.
?Enrico D’Onofrio, 51, assumes the post of Managing Director, MV Agusta. D’Onofrio joined MV Agusta as Corporate General Director earlier in 2009, overseeing all administrative functions including finance and human resources. Previously he held senior management positions at motorcycle maker Ducati, including CFO, and at Proctor & Gamble in Europe.
All three appointments are also effective May 1.”On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I also want to thank Jim Ziemer for his 40 years of service to Harley-Davidson and wish him well on his upcoming retirement. All of us who have worked with Jim throughout the years have benefited from his leadership, his selfless commitment to the Company, and his contributions to making the brand one of the most admired and successful brands in the world,” said Allen.
THREE NEW SPONSORS JOIN THE BIKERNET.COM TEAM–We’re proud to recognize our three new sponsors, Bassani Xhaust has been a leading Manufacturer of High Performance motorcycle exhaust systems for more than 35 years– Our history dates back to 1969 when we began designing and building motorcycle pipes. Bassani really knows how to make a Harley fly? on a mile track or down the road!
Saddleman seats has also joined the Bikernet ranks, and we will bring you future techs on building seats and gell technology.
Finally K&G Cycles has stepped up. They are a 100,000 on line motorcycle parts retailer. We hope to work closely with them to bring you the level of service you need from an online store. The product line includes Custom Chrome products.
Hang on for more reports.
–Bandit
AH, THE THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUOTE OF THE DAY–A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. – George Bernard Shaw
–from James Schnarr
ANGRY PINUPS CLASH ON THE GRIDIRON–Not every girl knows how to get down in a 3 point stance. But Kara Lanae does. The red head vixen mixes it up with a lot a angry females in the Lingerie Bowl. We have the Biker Net Studio interview for you right here! Get more good biker stuff in Bikernet Studio.
Listen to Kara Lanae’s interview.
–Jeff Najar
2009 RENEGADE VAIL–The latest addition to the Renegade product line, the ?VAIL?, a non-directional, split, 5-spoke design was carefully developed to maximize light effect created by ever-changing angles on the individual spokes. Vail?s sophisticated simplicity provides a sleek universal style for Baggers and Choppers alike.
?VAIL? is available as a rugged and durable one piece wheel 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. 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
REPORT FROM INSIDE BANDIT’S CANTINA–A little guy is sitting at the bar just staring at his drink when a large, trouble-making bikie steps up next to him, grabs his drink, gulps it down in one swig and then turns to him with a menacing stare as if to say ‘Well, – whatcha gonna do about it?’
The little guy starts crying.
‘Come on man I was just giving you a hard time’, the bikie says, ‘I didn’t think you’d CRY. – I can’t stand to see a man crying.’
‘This is the worst day of my life’, says the little guy between sobs.
‘I’ve got to admit it – I’m a complete failure -I just can’t do anything right.’
‘I overslept and was late to an important meeting,- so my boss fired me.
When I went to the parking lot, I found my car was stolen and I don’t have any insurance.
I left my wallet in the cab I took home.
I found my wife in bed with the gardener – and then my own dog bit me.
So I came to this bar to work up the courage to put an end to it all.
I buy a drink – I drop my capsule in and sit here watching the poison dissolve – then you show up and drink the lot! ‘
–from Buckshot
Hot Leathers to Sponsor Miss Thunder Beach Pageant–Manchester, Conn.–April 6, 2009–Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories, today announced it will sponsor the Miss Thunder Beach Pageant, to be held in conjunction with the Thunder Beach Spring Rally April 30 through May 9, 2009.
Already a well-known presence on the biker rally circuit, Hot Leathers will attend the 2009 Thunder Beach Rally as a vendor and will be a premier sponsor of the Miss Thunder Beach pageant. Miss Thunder Beach began as a bikini contest, and through the help of its sponsors, developed into a full-scale pageant series with a spokes-model program. Be sure to look for the Hot Leathers logo at this year’s pageant events. The semi-finals are scheduled for April 28, 29, and 30, and the final event will be held Friday, May 1 at the Boardwalk Beach Resort.
“This is the first time we have been to the Thunder Beach Rally.” Said Andy George of Hot Leathers. “We’re excited for the opportunity to participate in the rally and to increase our company’s visibility as a Miss Thunder Beach sponsor.”
Hot Leathers’ vending booth will be set up at Club La Vela, located at 8813 Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach. Just like Hot Leathers’ permanent store locations, Hot Leathers’ rally locations have everything bikers need to look good while riding. From shirts and leather jackets to helmets and saddle bags, Hot Leathers offers high quality motorcycle merchandise at affordable prices.
Keep an eye out this summer for the Hot Leathers logo. It’s a brand you can trust with prices you can easily afford.
For more information about Hot Leathers or the 2009 Rally Schedule, please call 800-845-0084 or visit www.HotLeathers.com.
–Ken Conte
Marie Red’s 3007 E. Abram St Arlington,Texas 76010April Birthday Party-Saturday April 11th–If your birthday is in APRIL or not, you don’t want to miss a great party! FOOD,GIFTS,BANDPull My finger Bandwill be playing for us 8pm to midnight(back by popular demand)those of you that were there a couple of weeks ago when
Pull my Finger played will remember we had a awesome time. We had great music, plenty of food & drink, and danced or butts off. So lets do it again!
C-ya there
–Tina Fairless
NEW STURGIS RALLY SITE–Sturgis, SD, April 6, 2009 – – The Monkey Rock Event Center, a unique, professional and provocative Rally site, has exploded onto the scene and will make its much anticipated debut at the 2009 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, July 30 – August 9, 2009.
Monkey Rock has set the new Sturgis Motorcycle Rally benchmark in event and entertainment center excellence and is committed to making your Rally experience exciting, entertaining, comfortable and engaging for riders and vendors.
The easily accessible Monkey Rock Event Center is located at the heart of the rally on Highway 34 and will offer 200,000 square feet of A-list exhibitors, industry celebrities and builders; a full lineup of entertainment all day long, every day; the largest daily afternoon cocktail party; strategically located ?cool spots? throughout the event center for comfort on those warm South Dakota afternoons; an abundance of free parking; WiFi throughout the site; and a variety of food and beverage areas strategically located around the event center.
Exhibitors will enjoy professional and unprecedented services to include business center complete with PC, fax, scanner, printer, copier, internet access, telephone and travel services; secretarial services; private selling/closing space in quiet, comfortable surroundings; and an exclusive vendor bar and food service area.
The Monkey Rock Event Center will be open August 1-10, 2009 from 8am-2pm. Updates and exhibitor information can be found on our web site www.monkeyrock.us
CYCLE WORLD MAGAZINE FOR SALE–Got confirmation that it’s for sale. Must be near failure to sell anything in this market. Always thought it was overrated anyway, kind of a pompous, boring read.Well, I was going to use this for a nice, tasty can of Friskie Treats for dinner, but I can pony up 80 cents. How much you got?
–j.
JR CYCLE PRODUCTS OPENS–Warren Heir, Jr. cut his teeth in his father?s motorcycle shop, Warren?s Cycle, for his entire ill-spent youth. Honing his talents in the shop, Warren Jr. has now branched out with his own company, Jr?s Cycle Products to offer the best in old-school chopper parts.
Part of the Limp Nickie Lot, you can view the entire catalog at www.limpnickie.com
The current offering includes, Spool Hubs, Kicker Pedals, Foot Pegs and Triple Trees.
The Spool hubs offer a super-narrow vintage styling and come in three designs, Single Peak, Double Peak and Triple Peak. 5/8? or ≤? axle diameter as well as for 36 or 40 spoke configurations. Raw 2024 aircraft quality aluminum. $150.00
Kicker pedals manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum with a vintage bike pedal look and feel. Two designs available includes Fab-Kevin Spindle for $100.00.
?Holy Pegs? foot pegs from 2024 aircraft quality aluminum. Reminiscent of the original CCE ?Holy Pegs? no longer available. Cut from one solid piece of aluminum for ultimate strength and durability. $125.00 per pair.
Super Narrow Triple Clamps are available in 35, 39, or 41mm sizes. Manufactured from 6061-T6 Aluminum includes all hardware and 1? universal steering stem. Some of the narrowest trees available for the cleanest vintage?70s chopper look.
Questions and orders should be directed to Jr. at chprs4life@hotmail.com or by calling 847-508-6429.
STURGIS THUNDER ROAD AIN’T GONE YET–We’d like to discuss your participation with us at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the former Thunder Road site as a vendor partner.
Monkey Rock has just acquired the site and will invest $1M in the next 4 months to deliver the Rally’s single largest vendor, event and entertainment center to the industry?s most formidable Rally in a new and creative way. Our site will see 10,000 daily attendees though the property, with our emphasis on developing the core white collar demographic. We are a sophisticated food, beverage and entertainment concept that will deliver a plethora of vendor amenities at Monkey Rock to include:
?Inexpensive rates beginning at $4.50 per sf
?Business center complete with PC, fax, scanner, printer, copier, internet access, telephone and travel services
?Outdoor climate control
?Dedicated demo route for manufacturers and interested builders
?200,000 sf of paved space adjoining Hwy 34 with super-high visibility
?Thousands daily of foot traffic on the Monkey Rock site
?A massive Monkey Rock marketing campaign
?Free publicity for MR vendors with live on-site daily interviews via radio broadcasts
?Free high speed internet connection throughout the site (Wi-Fi)
?Dedicated secretarial and receptionist services exclusive to vendors
?Dedicated vendor VIP bar for PR facility and sales closings
?Very high quality food and service with a national brand
?Loads of free parking for attendees and vendors both
?Fully well-lit vendor lot for nighttime visibility, selling and security
?A heavy lineup of largely female based entertainment from 8am to 2am daily from July 30 – August 9.
Please allow us the opportunity to deliver our digital marketing package on April 13 that will clearly outline the qualities and features that will make your vending experience at Monkey Rock comfortable, profitable and engaging. You can visit our web presence now to get a feel for what is Monkey Rock, but know that it will take a dramatic new effect by April 13.
In the interim, please feel free to contact me personally for any Q&A. We want you at Monkey Rock beginning this year in Sturgis. We’re gonna rock and you’ll want to be here with us. Let me know what it takes to get you here this year.
–Chris Edwards
Chief Operating Officer
Monkey Rock
www.monkeyrock.us
(605)490-3434
Former Wisconsin State Senator set to complete one million mile ride on Same motorcycle–Hupy & Abraham, S.C. Announces Landing Party on April 4, at noon, to Commemorate First Time Anyone Has Ridden One Million Miles on the Same Harley-Davidson.
Milwaukee, Wis. ? The law firm of Hupy & Abraham, S.C. announced today a landing party set for Saturday, April 4 to welcome former Wisconsin State Senator Dave Zien back to Wisconsin as he becomes the first person to ride one million miles on the same Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The feat will earn him a world record from the Iron Butt Association, an international group that oversees and governs safe, long-distance motorcycle riding challenges.
Hupy & Abraham, S.C. is the sole sponsor of the ride, providing more than $5,000 to offset the travel and maintenance costs. Zien is a longtime friend of attorney Michael Hupy, president of Hupy & Abraham, S.C., and a former client of the firm. Attorney Hupy also testified before the Wisconsin Senate Judiciary, Corrections and Privacy Committee in 2006 in favor of Act 466, the right of way violation bill requested by ABATE. Zien was chairman of the Judiciary Committee at that time.?We are excited to see the culmination of Dave?s journey next month,? said attorney Hupy. ?It will be a monumental occasion when he caps the million mile mark in Wisconsin.?
Zien?s odometer is expected to hit one million miles as he rides into Hal?s Harley-Davidson in New Berlin, Wis. at noon on April 4. Zien will be joined by John “Rogue” Herlihy, a Sturgis Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame member, Bruce Arnold, an Iron Butt Bun Burner 4500 Trifecta title holder, and Tony Sanfelipo, Sturgis Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame member, founder of ABATE of Wisconsin and 16-year employee of Hupy & Abraham, S.C., as he travels the more than 1,400 miles from Melbourne, Fla. to Milwaukee, Wis. Dozens of Wisconsin Patriot Guard riders will also escort Zien on a route lined with over 100 American flags as he completes the final leg of his journey. The celebratory event will include remarks from the president of the Iron Butt Association and local elected officials, as well as a check presentation from Hupy & Abraham, S.C. for a $5,000 donation to a veteran?s organization of Zien?s choice in honor of his work as a champion of veteran?s rights and Marine combat veteran.
The landing party was free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.hupy.com
THE MILLION MILE HARLEY MAN SUCCEEDS–Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer Dave on as he turned his 1991 FXRT to 00000 for the 10th time! I love TMJ4’s anaolgy that Dave’s appearance is combination of Mad Max and Moses…..
Tomorrow, Harley Davidson will trading Dave a 2009 FLHXR for his Million Mile Bike that they plan to put in the Sturgis Hall of Fame. Today he is struggling to come to terms with leaving his bike (that he considers his good friend) behind.
There are a few links with some highlights. A special thanks to Hal’s H-D who hosted the event.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/42458107.html – The night before as they rode into town – TMJ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuKEqKL7bVQ – Highlights of ride in and ceremony
Click here: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee News – WITI A special personal thanks to Dave for dedicating his Landing to Accident Scene Management and Rescue Riders. –Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT Million Mile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuKEqKL7bVQ –Mark Nissen
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
W246 S3244 Industrial Ln. A
Waukesha, WI 53189
www.accidentscene.org
info@accidentscene.org
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
(262) 521-2880 – local
(262) 436-0286 – fax
http://www.classicbirdhunts.com/
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