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100-Mile Road Ride forALL street legal motorcycles,Broc Glover’s Breathe Easy RideAgainst Cystic Fibrosis–Champions DeCoster and Lawson to join 2nd annual charity motorcycle ride.
February 3, 2009 – TEMECULA, CA – Former motorcycle racing world champions Roger DeCoster and Eddie Lawson are known as two of the toughest men ever to don a racing helmet. Their well-documented exploits on the global racing circuits have filled books, movies, and websites and for any racing fan worth his paddock pass, a chance to simply meet either of them would rank as a lifetime highlight. Chance encounters with these greats routinely involve a quick handshake, sometimes an autograph or snapshot, and that’s it. But the idea of riding a motorcycle with either of these greats? Pure folly. That is until now.
Enter AMA Hall of Fame champion, Broc Glover. In late 2007, Glover and his family learned the tragic news that his then 6-year-old son Dayne was stricken with cystic fibrosis (CF). Now faced with the most important challenge of his life, the 6-time motocross #1 plate holder got immediately to work creating a way to find the money necessary to find a cure for CF and secure a future for young Dayne.
“Nothing I’d ever encountered in my racing career even comes close to the challenges Dayne faces each day with CF,” said Glover. “It’s a battle to help him lead as normal a normal life as possible and I’m very thankful that good friends like Roger DeCoster, Eddie Lawson, and so many other greats from the motorcycle community have reached out to help. With their help last March we were able to kick off the inaugural Breathe Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis and it became a huge success. We raised $86,000 for the CF Foundation and with their help we’ll surpass that amount on March 29th.”
In addition to providing a conduit for CF research funding, Broc Glover’s Breathe Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis has demonstrated once again how caring and compassionate motorcyclists can be. In 2008, hundreds of riders from throughout California converged on Old Town Temecula to participate in the event and fill the CF Foundation coffers.
Despite gloomy morning weather, Glover and his event team stayed the course and staged the event with the confidence that the motorcycle crowd would come rain or shine. “They won’t let us down,” Glover insisted. And he was right. One at a time and in groups both large and small, the riders arrived. By noon when the kickstands went up, the Southern California skies had cleared, the smiles had widened and the ride began.
Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis takes place from 9am-4pm on Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Temecula’s Old Town California Row. AMA Hall of Fame sports announcer Larry “Supermouth” Huffman will get the proceedings going at 10am with pre-ride festivities including rider check-in and registration, prize drawings, raffles, autograph and photo ops, interviews with the stars, food and fun. Attendees, both rider and non-rider alike, are encouraged to bring their cameras (don’t forget fresh batteries and empty flash cards!).
At noon all registered riders will embark on one of three different motorcycle rides: the two 100-mile street options will have intermingling Cruiser and Sportbike routes, and the other a dual-sport ride guided by AMA Hall of Fame off-road champion Scot Harden. All rides will begin and end at the same Old Town Temecula venue. It’s important to emphasize that these rides are not “races” and all riders, regardless of skill level, are invited to participate so long as the rider is aboard a licensed, street-legal motorcycle.
Riders are encouraged to pre-register the event online at www.BreatheEasyRide.com
Steve Broyles of Stevenson’s Cycle and his “GL Special” Takes The Canada Cup – top Award at Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2009–The big winner of the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2009 Canada Cup Championships, held January 2, 3, 4, 2009 at the International Centre in Toronto was announced as Steve Broyles, of Stevenson’s Cycles from Wayne, Michigan for his custom bike “GL Special” entered in the SUPERSHOW’s Pro Builders Class.
As the 1st Place Winner in Pro Builders, Steve was handed $12,000 in Cash along with a 6 foot trophy and also become the 2009 winner of the prestigious Canada Cup for the Finest Showbike in Canada. Not since 1996 has a U.S. bike won the competition to claim the Canada Cup.
Broyles also took 3rd place in Pro Builders with his entry named “Duce’s Wild” for an additional $3500 in Cash! “This is one of the best Shows I’ve entered. As it was my first time in a Canadian Show I was thrilled to be chosen as I was among a lot of great Pro Builders that had entered. I am really looking forward to coming back next year!”, stated Mr. Broyles.
A complete list of the 2009 winners is available at www.supershowevents.com along with photos of the top bikes.
The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, now in its 33rd year, is the largest motorcycle consumer show in North America on 425,000 square feet of exhibit space in Seven Halls of the International Centre. Hall 1 & 2 are the Touring & Cruisers Halls, Hall 3 & 3A are the Industry Halls, Hall 4 is the Racing & Performance Hall and Hall 4A is the Classics & Vintage Hall featuring a ‘Century of Motorcycles’, and Hall 5 is the Choppers & Custom Bike Showcase Hall. Over 50,000 people visited the SUPERSHOW for three days of fun and ‘Everything in Motorcycling!’.
For further SUPERSHOW information, photos, or the complete winners list please contact:Hedy Hodgson, SUPERSHOW Events hedy@supershowevents.com (905)655-5403
For more information go to www.stevensonscycle.com or call (734)641-2200
Please photo credit Horst R?sler aka MOTOGRAPHER
–Ken Conte
WEEKLY BIKERNET CODE OF THE WEST SEMINAR– Pass this on to the people who think that new leathers makes them look cool! Have a great ridin’ year
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.
Life may begin at 40, but it doesn’t get real interesting until about 110 mph
You start the game of life with a full pot o’ luck and an empty pot o’ experience. The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck.
–from Sarge
Motorcycle rally organizers honored in CO, while SC drives them off– Times are tough, so should we push for more tourist business or less? That’s a no-brainer in the Colorado prairie town of Brush, although Myrtle Beach, SC, feels differently.
Myrtle Beach has pulled the plug on the long-standing Harley-DavidsonDealers Association Spring Rally and the Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bikefest bikerallies. They say it was just too much for the town to handle. We’ll seehow local merchants feel about that lost income this year in particular. Meanwhile, closer to home, the Brush Area Chamber of Commerce has honoredthe six members of the committee who were responsible for creating last year’ssuccessful, first-time Prairie Biker Rally.
Committee members Dwight Andersen, Ed Churchwell, Dale Ingmire, Ed Sand, Arvin Janzen, and John Sweenie were recently awarded the Chamber’s 2009Spur of the Year award. The event they created brought about 100 motorcyclists to Brush in September and raised about $5,000 for the Chamber. One block of Brush was closed off to all but motorcycles, a People’s Choiceaward was given for the crowd favorite bike, and the movie Easy Rider was screened.
On Saturday of the event there were a couple poker runs, a bike rodeo, and a hog roast. Unlike Myrtle Beach, Brush hopes this becomes an annual event. They welcomethe commerce. Presuming that it is held again this year, the rally is setfor the second weekend in September. That would put it at Sept. 11-13.
Another rally on the prairie Yuma will also be a site for a motorcycle rally this year. ABATE ofColorado Dist. 1 will hold its annual Rally on the Plains Aug. 14-16. I’ll be providing more information about both these rallies as the dates draw nearer.
–from Freweeln
THE GREAT PIT BALL CONFERENCE COMING TO NEVADA– The Great Pit Ball is offering discounted air travel and unique benefits when individuals are flying into a single destination from different cities. Attendees and/or Travel Agents should call the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) to book your flights. Event Code: LAS031309 (THE GREAT PIT BALL). Attendees may travel three days prior to the event start date and three days after the event close date if they wish to spend any additional time in Las Vegas.
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BIG BEAR CHOPPERS 7th ANNUAL RIDE THE MOUNTAIN RALLY IS GOING HOLLYWEIRD WITH A FREAKSHOW, A MOVIE STUNT MAN AND GLADIATOR TIGERS ? June 6, 2009–Introducing the one and the only, Freak Show Deluxe! Witness incredible attractions that?ll make your stomach squirm and churn with dangerous feats like the Blockhead, Bed of Nails, Eat a Light Bulb, Glass Walking, Sword Swallowing, and such. Like the voice from a bygone era, the Freak Show Deluxe comes straight out of America’s mythology. See stunt shows by the world famous Monte Perlin. You?ve seen his motorcycle stunts in movies like Bedtime Stories, Terminator, Indiana Jones, Rush Hour 3, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and the list goes deep in his 25-year career as a Hollywood stunt man. He and his team will be performing in the intense Globe of Death, with thrilling street stunts, and cool trials exhibitions.
Also on the entertainment card, featuring the famous animals from the company, and Big Bear?s own resident, – Predators in Action, Randy Miller professional trainer will be onsite with his beloved bears, tigers, and other co-workers that were in such films as the Gladiator, Last Samurai, Semi-Pro, Transformers 2, and past decades of Hollywood entertainment. Randy Miller was the winner of the first ever World Stunt Academy Award for his outstanding work on Gladiator.
New for this year, Big Bear Choppers will be hosting a VIP lounge for their customers. So if you?re a customer that charged the hill on a Big Bear Chopper to the top of the mountain for the party, you?ll be treated like a king with an exclusive tent next to the factory big rig, preferred parking in the very front, refreshments, and an exclusive shirt with a VIP badge to wear. BBC is serious when they say once you buy one of their bikes, you?re a part of the family, yet set apart from the rest.
Cash is king. So what better prizes to give the Poker Run and Bike Show winners than cash money! Winner of the Poker Run receives $1,000 cash, with cash also going to second and third place winners. Bike Show categories are BBC Customer Builds, BBC Factory Builds, and an anything goes Open Class. $500 will be going to the winner of each class, with cash going to second and third place winners.
No need to mess with success, Snow Summit Mountain Resort is the perfect host for 10,000 bikers with the proper restaurants, bars, parking, and other amenities to make everybody comfortable and satisfied. Ride the chair lift to the top of the mountain for the best view in the southland. Proceeds go to the benevolent fund and food pantry at Community Church to aid Big Bear families in desperate need.
Come ride Big Bear?s famous twisties into the fresh air and witness a little Hollyweird at the top of the mountain. Sponsored by BIKERNET.COM, Quickthrottle and Thunderpress magazines.www.bigbearchoppers.com/ride – 909.878.4340
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse to Unveil a Showcase of 16 Guitars Customized by some of the Worlds Top Motorcycle Builders–DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. –February 17, 2009–The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will return to the Doghouse Bar and Grill on Main Street in Daytona. The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will feature 16 guitars customized by some of the motorcycle industries most recognized talent. It is just another example of how the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse has managed to tie together rock-n-roll and motorcycle which naturally go together. In addition to all the custom guitars, the Roadhouse will also feature custom bikes, an exhibit of photography, including pictures by Michael Lichter and Josh Kurpius. The main stage will feature nightly live music from Bike Week favorites Rebel Son and DB Bryant, as well a special one night appearance of Confederate Railroad on Wednesday March 4th.
The Hard Rock Fender guitars on display will be customized by:
Ami JamesLove Hate Choppers
Athena “Chickie” RansomVagabond Choppers
Bill DodgeBling’s Cycle
Billy LaneChopper Inc.
Christian ClaytonSucker Punch Sally’s
Dave PerewitzPerewitz Cycle Fabrication
Eddie TrottaThunder Cycle Design
KeinoSasakiKeino Cycles
Pat PattersonLed Sled Customs
Paul CoxPaul Cox Industries
Paul WidemanBare Knuckle Choppers
Russell MitchellExile Cycles
Shelly RossmeyerShelly Rossmeyer Performance Motorcycles
Steve BroylesStevensons Cycle
Taber NashNash Motorcycles
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HELLS ANGELS LAW SUIT–Hells Angels suing California woman for ‘cyberpiracy’ of motorcycle club’s trademarks in domain registrations
(Fresno Bee (CA) Via Acquire Media News Edge) FRESNO, Calif. _ In days gone by, the Hells Angels seemed to follow a legal code not found in any American law book. Anyone who crossed it would face judgment in shades of black and blue.
Now, the famed and feared motorcycle club is seeking a more refined path to justice: It is suing a Visalia, Calif., woman in federal court, alleging “cyberpiracy” and trademark infringement.
The club says Fawn Myers illegally registered more than 20 Internet domain names associated with the Hells Angels and then placed them up for auction on eBay.
Myers, the club says, registered domain names such as ha-mc.com and 81ca.com through the Internet hosting service GoDaddy.com, which is also named in the suit. It was filed this month in U.S. District Court in Fresno, Calif.
The number 81, the suit says, has not only long been an identifier and pseudonym for the Hells Angels, but it also has been used on licensed merchandise such as hats, beanies, bikinis, pins and belt buckles. The letter “H” is the eighth in the alphabet; the letter “A” the first.
In her eBay listings, the Hells Angels allege, Myers specifically mentions the association of the domain names with the motorcycle club. The club says that amounts to trademark infringement and cyberpiracy, among other violations of federal law.
The Hells Angels is showing no mercy in its legal demands.
The motorcycle club wants a court judgment that Myers violated its rights under federal and state statutes. It wants the domain names to be transferred to the club. And they want any profits derived from the domain names, as well as $100,000 in damages for each domain name found to belong to the club.
One legal expert thinks the Hells Angels might have a good case. David S. Welkowitz, an expert in trademark law at the Whittier Law School in Southern California, said lawsuits such as the one filed by the Hells Angels are common _ as are victories for the trademark owners.
Welkowitz said the key question is whether Myers has any legitimate claim to the domain names, and whether she can withstand a federal cybersquatting statute and prove she didn’t make a “bad faith attempt to profit” from the domain names’ association with the Hells Angels.
Myers wonders who the motorcycle club might seek out next. He said the domain name hamc.org belongs to the Hebrew Academy of Morris County in New Jersey, while the name hamc.com belongs to the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, N.D.
Be the First to See Harley-Davidson’s New Iron 883 at the International Motorcycle Shows!–The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota mark the first public unveilings of Harley-Davidson’s latest Dark Custom? motorcycle ? the new Iron 883.
Decked in black from fender-to-fender, the new Harley-Davidson Iron 883 motorcycle brings the beat of an 883 Evolution engine backed up by a combo of gritty, old-school garage features like front fork gaiters, drag style handlebar and side-mount license plate holder. A ticket to ride the Iron 883 starts at just $7,899 MSRP, leaving plenty of freedom for customization.
The International Motorcycle Show Tour has always been a great place to learn about starting your powersports adventure.
Now to further provide the tools and resources available to new and potential riders, the “New 2 Two” Wheels Video Podcast series has been created to aid newcomers to the sport. So if you are new, or looking to expand into other facets of riding, check out and pass along the series of videos online or subscribe to the podcast today!
The Stars Come Out at the International Motorcycle Shows!As the hottest and largest powersports show in the nation, we often get surprise celebrity appearances and big names in the motorcycling industry dropping by.
Kevin Schwantz, 1993 500 GP World Champion, is scheduled to appear in the Suzuki display at the Greenville, SC International Motorcycle Show. Show attendees, don’t miss this opportunity to meet this racing legend! You never know who you’ll see at a Cycle World International Motorcycle Show presented by Toyota! Check www.motorcycleshows.com
Victory Announces the “Industry’s Best” 5 Year Warranty–An industry leader in style, performance and quality, Victory is now also offering, for a limited time, the best warranty out there a 5-Year Warranty on every new Victory Motorcycle! Schedule a test ride today and lock in the industry’s best warranty. Industry’s only full-line 5-year limited warranty available on all new Victory bikes. Offer valid only in the U.S. and Canada only and does not apply to prior purchases. READ MORE
FREEDOM FIGHTER NOMINATIONS SOUGHT–February 2009 ? The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2009 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation, and world, have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grass roots motorcyclists rights organizations. To show our appreciation for their commitment the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame established the nation?s first and only Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame in 2001.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is currently soliciting nominations for the 2009 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. Individuals are encouraged to participate in the nominating process by submitting the name of an outstanding Freedom Fighter along with a brief bio as to why this person deserves to be recognized. Biographical information and credentials should be no more than two pages. All nominations must be received by April 1, 2009.
Nomination forms are available by emailing christine@sturgismuseum.com or by visiting our website at www.sturgismuseum.com. If you have questions, contact Executive Director Christine Paige Diers, 605.347.2001 or email christine@sturgismuseum.com
FREEDOM FIGHTERS HALL OF FAME
United StatesArizona ? Ralph ?Sonny? Barger ▪ California ? John Paliwoda, ?Deacon? David Phillips, NY Myke Shelby ▪ Connecticut ? Donald ?Pappy? Pittsley, John ?Rogue? Herlihy ▪ District of Columbia ? Senator Olympia Snow, Beverly Waters, Tom Wyld ▪ Colorado – Mark Buckner Florida ? Elizabeth ?Boots? Buckholz, Doc Reichenbach ▪ Indiana ? Michael FarabaughIllinois ? Todd Vandermyde ▪ Iowa ? Dick ?Slider? Gilmore ▪ Kentucky ? Jay Huber ▪ Maine ? Paul K. Vestal ▪ Michigan ? Angel Burton, Representative James Barcia ▪ Minnesota ? Governor Arnie Carlson, Bob Illingworth, John Sullivan, Bob Summer, Representative Tom Workman ▪ Montana ? Glen Fengstad ▪ Nebraska – Rich ?Neb? Nebelsick ▪ Nevada ? Fredric Harrell ▪ New Mexico ? Dennis ?Big D? Watson ▪ North Carolina ? Rick Nail ▪ Ohio ? Bill Bish ▪ Gary Sellers ▪ Oregon ? Butch Harbaugh ▪ South Carolina ? Jesse McDugald ▪ Pennsylvania ? Rick Gray ▪ Texas ? Sputnik ▪ Washington ? Swede Matzek Wisconsin ? Wayne Curtin, Senator Dave Zien, Tony ?Pan? Sanfelipo, Sue Menard, Governor Tommy Thompson, Buck KittredgeCanada, Europe, AustraliaEngland ? Fred Hill, Ian Mutch, Simon Milward
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum &Hall of Fame is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization and is open year round. www.sturgismuseum.com
RICK FAIRLESS? STROKERS DALLAS ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE–(DALLAS, TX) February 4, 2009- Rick Fairless? Strokers Dallas is happy to announce the launch of their completely remodeled website as a great start to the New Year. While keeping the same web address, www.strokersdallas.com, there are several new features and updates that make this website a truly state of the art site.
Included in the many changes and updates are more pictures, more news and press releases, an expanded online store, and new search engines within the site. The Sales section also lists all motorcycles for sale with several pictures of each bike from every angle, making it easier for customers to view and search all bikes for sale.
One feature that Strokers Dallas is especially proud of is the new search engine abilities within the Strokers Dallas online store and their associated catalogs. Strokers Dallas has teamed up with some of the biggest names in the motorcycle parts and apparel businesses and has integrated all of their catalogs into one easily searchable database. Customers can type in one keyword and find results from all catalogs, and then make their purchase directly from the Strokers website.
–Rick Fairless? Strokers Dallas
9304 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235
214-357-0707
Cell: 214-926-3136
meghan@strokersdallas.com
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