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FAMOUS BIKER PHOTOG TURNS TO ANOTHER INSTRUMENT–Here is a reminder that you are all cordially invited to see my new band, The Pete Alva Project, playing this Sunday Feb 15that 6:00 p.m.. Our set is an hour long and it is an all instrumental killer show!
There are two other bands playing. The doors open at 4pm and there is a map below.Thank you for all your support…see you there!
–Pete
STREET RACING IN TORONTO–An intelligence officer with the Ontario Provincial Police has been charged under the province’s street racing laws for allegedly speeding in an unmarked police car while on duty.
The Orillia-based officer was pulled over around 9 a.m. on Jan. 31 on Highway 403 west of Brantford. The OPP said an officer using radar clocked her driving 165 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
Police are allowed to break speeding laws under certain circumstances, such as when they are responding to a crime, but a police investigation found no reason for the speed.
Det. Const. Heidi Fischer is charged with driving 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit, which automatically leads to a charge under the province’s street racing legislation.
“That’s the new statute, and it requires a seven-day license suspension,” said OPP Insp. Dave Ross. Fischer’s licence was suspended and her car impounded for seven days. She could also face an internal disciplinary hearing.
Fischer, of the provincial operations intelligence bureau, has worked for the OPP for four years. She is to appear in Brantford court on March 24.
In a separate case, the province’s Special Investigations Unit announced that an OPP officer is now facing criminal charges related to a December crash near Thunder Bay that killed an 18-year-old woman in December.
The officer’s car collided with a car driven by Jasmine Veneruzzo. Sgt. Darryl Storey was charged with criminal negligence causing death.
— Adrian Morrow, STAFF REPORTER, Toronto Star
–from -Keith Silcox
OPEN LETTER FROM HORSEPOWER PROMOTIONS–Horse Power Promotions has been in business for over 25 years. We have produced shows from coast to coast. Rodeos, Car Shows, Truck Shows and Motorcycle Shows – just to name a few. When we took on the job 3 years ago of bringing back Hollister we knew we had a big job ahead of us. We just never dreamed that the City would not realize the financial benefit of the Rally.
Since August last year bikers and vendors alike have been telling me forget Hollister!! They don?t want our money?we don?t want to give them a dime. With that said I have been looking for a new place to focus my summer event energy on. You folks said build it and we will come???..Well here it is.
Horse Power has found a great new location and a magnificent riding area that really has opened up its county for bikers. Everything that was wrong with Hollister is great with Tulelake. I went to the organizers of the Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle Rally because I felt that out of all the rallies here on the west coast this one really has the potential to be the next big one. I talked to Jeff and Debbie, promoters of the show, and told them that we were all looking for a run on 4th of July and if they would consider moving their dates from Labor Day weekend to the 4th of July weekend that I would do everything I could to move the vendors and bikers north to them.
The dates have been moved and let me tell you that the stress that Hollister had as a show doesn?t exist in Tulelake and it is 180 degrees better all the way around. To start more bikers than cops; do I have to tell you more? Camping – beautiful camping is right at the rally venue. Vendors can park their trailer or camper free within walking distance from their vendor space. Plus the space does not cost you a leg and a knife. Oh yeah?no DOJ doing strip searches every 20 feet.
So mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Salute to Shasta Run SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM, that puts a portion of their net proceeds to helping the troops – meaning our American military – instead of paying troops of law enforcement to come to a to a bike event.
The fun begins at 8:00am Friday, July 3rd, 4th, 5th & runs ?til 11:00am Monday, July 6th at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds, 800 S Main St, Tulelake California 96134. Go to www.shastarally.com or call toll free 87-SOUTHBAY for more info on this great motorcycle rally.
SEMA SUPPORTS THE AFTERMARKET DURING TOUGH TIMES–The economy is in crisis. Businesses are losing ground; some are failing. Now is the time to act, to learn how to match your team?s skills and technology to the requirements of the day. In response to the prevailing crisis, SEMA is launching a series of web-based seminars over the next six weeks to provide immediate help to its member companies.
In a brief and to-the-point Recession Survival Series, SEMA will offer webinars to give your staff the guidance they need to survive the turbulent economy and be poised to thrive when it recovers.
REGISTER NOW: Registration is free for SEMA-member companies and $29/webinar for non-members.
Here?s a brief description of each webinar that make up the series. For a more detailed description of each webinar, please visit SEMA Recession Survival Series
Thursday, February 26, 2009 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST) ?Taking Positive Control of Your Company: How to Save Your Business When the Economic News is Negative?
Richard Jones, Chairman & CEO, Management 2000, Inc.
This real-time, real-life business program is designed exclusively for owners/operators, CEOs, presidents and executive-level decision-makers who must act now to save their companies.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST) ?Offensive & Defensive Strategies for Supply Chain Management?
This presentation provides key tactics for improving your position in the automotive aftermarket supply chain and defending yourself against aggressive competitors.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST)?Increasing Profits with Fewer Customers?
Dan Kettelson, Performance Incorporated (an ADP Business)
Sponsored by the SEMA Manufacturer Representative Council (MRC)This discussion will embrace benchmarks, guidelines, pay plans and real-world methods to dramatically improve your company?s bottom-line performance.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST)?Protecting Your Finances from the Economy?
Matthew Egan, VP & Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
This investment-focused presentation covers preserving your principal, learning what kind of dividend income you can expect, finding attainable and sustainable returns and what you should do with cash.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST)?Inventory Management: Stop Storing Cash in the Warehouse?
Tom Shay, Profits+Plus
Increasing inventory turnover will greatly increase return on investment, and it?s a better way to stop burning through cash than extending the margins on the products you offer.
Thursday, April 2, 2009 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST) ?Job Costing Systems that Will Boost Your Cash Flow?
Tom Aiono, Accounting Manager, SEMA
This presentation covers the basics of job costing and other simple tools that you can use now. Cost cut your way to increased profits.
Thursday, April 9, 2009 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST)?Tough Times Bring Change: Learn How to Manage Moving Forward?
Peter de Jager, Technobility
Walk away with the tools your business needs to help you manage and achieve what at first glance appears to be unsolvable. Use change to move forward.
D&D BUILDS DEALER PROGRAM WEEKLY–Here are our new dealers from last week. If you don’t see a performance pipe builder in your area, check their web site for a dealer near you.
1) Ruhnke’s Xtreme Cycles 12406 W Hwy 80 E Odessa, TX 79765 432-563-0000
2) Black Widow H-D/ Buell 2224 El Jobean Rd Port Charlotte Fl 33948 941-883-8000
3) Purcells Motorcycle & Marine 6407 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32244 904-771-8244
4) Classic H-D 983 James Dr Leesport, PA 19533 610-916-7777
5) JT’s Harley Service & Repair 5001 Dexham Rd Rowlett, TX 75088 972-463-8610
6) Motorsports Liquidators 130 E Northfield Dr # 180 Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-513-1530
7) Ramona Performance Motorcycle 1077 Main St Ramona, CA 92065 760-788-2453
8) Buckingham Cycles 16778 W James Anderson Hwy Buckingham, VA 23921 434-983-2453
9) Kingsport Cycles 2531 E Stone Dr Kingsport, TN 37660 423-247-3847
10) R & B Cycles 2501 S Walker Ave OKC, OK 73109 405-631-1218
11) Chicago H-D 2929 Patriot Blvd Glenview, IL 60026 847-418-2929
12) Detroit Choppers 29455 Gratiot Ave Roseville,MI 48066 586-498-8909
–Jennifer
LEE PARKS CHECKS IN WITH BIKERNET, LEATHER GLOVE TECH TIP–DeerTours Outseam Gloves www.leeparksdesign.com/eshopprod_cat_530-3637_product_672062.DeerTours_Black_ Premium riding gloves for touring and cruising ?Proudly handcrafted in the USA Handwashing instructions ?Total Control ARC RIDING SEMINARS, Upcoming Dates ?February
?2.75+ oz. U.S. deerskin is more abrasion-resistant than cowhide
?Wide temperature range
?External seams provide unrivaled comfort
?Seamless palm for the ultimate in feel without pressure points
?Dual-duty thread provides the strongest seams and won’t cut through leather like Kevlar thread.
?Hand washable leather stays soft
?Inexpensive repairs available at our U.S. factory
?Double-stitched ErgoTech?”? palm patch doesn’t bunch up and provides strong abrasion-resistance
?Click on the “Size Chart” link (in the yellow area to the left) to get an accurate measurement before ordering.
?Available in Black or Gold
??1. Put gloves on and get them wet with warm water
?2. Add Woolite or mild detergent and scrub the gloves as if washing your hands
?3. Rinse and air dry, do NOT put them into the dryer
?4. Wash gloves once every 6 months. ? ???www.leeparksdesign.com
? February 21, 2009 – Tuscon, AZ
?February 22, 2009 – Valdosta, GA
?February 28, 2009 – Humble, TX
SaddleStow TS3200 Deluxe Sport Tail Bag $99.95Perfect for cruisers, sport bikes, dual sport, touring–? Unique design, easy to mount and full of features; offers any bike maximum luggage capacity? Wide top opening for easy packing
? Zippered side expansion allows longer items like tent poles
? External drink holder for convenient on-the-road access
? Universal quick-detach mounting system secures to frame, passenger pegs, etc.
? Top carry handle and shoulder straps included
? External zippered pockets for easy access
? Tunnel straddles back seat for easy on/off mounting
? Internal mesh pouch – great for small travel items
? Top-mounted compression straps to secure jackets or other loose items
? Office organizer for glasses, pens, business cards, etc.
? Soft duffle construction helps bag conform to mounting location
? Constructed of UV-, water-, and weather-resistant 1200 denier Saddle Tuff
Dimensions: 25.5″ W x 13″ H x 12″ D; measures 3,400 cubic inches
–SADDLEMAN
17801 S. Susana Rd.
Rancho Dominguez, CA. 90221
1-800-397-7709
Local: 1-310-638-1222
saddlemensales@msn.com
HONOLULU, COME IN, OVER– I have attached a couple of photos. The first one is a time-lapse photo of the Tech Article we are working on. It is going to be a detailed breakdown of a Newly stretched, raked & conversion to a single down tube set-up we are just wrapping up. The Second one is the photo session we did of Nex Gen bike.
I will be sending you pic?s and the Tech article soon.
–A hui hou?Darren
IRONSPIRIT Debuts 5 New Products at V-Twin Expo–Thousand Oaks, CA February, 2009:Ironspirit has added five ( 5 ) NEW backrest plates to their patented chrome Skull, Spade and Ironcross plates that replaces the ugly stock triangle found on Road Kings, Street Glides, Road Glides and Electra Glides with detachable backrests. The new Eagle, Firefighter Maltese, Fleur de lis, Cross and Dice are a direct bolt-on replacement.
Manufactured since 2005, Ironspirit provides a great way to dress up the passenger backrest.
805.433.5033 or info@ironspirit www.ironspirit.com
BIKERNET READER ABOUT TO RECEIVE HIS NEW SET OF STREETWALKER EXHAUST– Just a little gracias for selecting my bike (yea right. More like my hot little girlfriend) in the Streetwalker Pipe contest.
I’ll let ya know when the pipes come in.
–Johnny G.
THANKS TO YOU U.S. CONGRESS REJECTS ?CASH FOR CLUNKERS? PROGRAM–In recent weeks, thousands of SEMA members and SEMA Action Network (SAN) enthusiasts responded to a call for action urging lawmakers to reject a Cash for Clunkers program as part of the economic stimulus being drafted in Congress. Your efforts were successful. Both the House and Senate versions of the bill are ?clunker-free.? Congratulations!
Two proposals were put forth and then withdrawn during the Congressional debate. The first was a $8 billion program targeting SUVs and pickup trucks of any year that make less than 18 mpg such as Chevy Silverados, Dodge Rams, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wranglers. The second would have provided $16 billion worth of cash vouchers to individuals making less than $50,000 a year ($75,000 for families) who allowed their turned-in cars to be destroyed. A Cash for Clunker proposal may reemerge later this year. SEMA will remain vigilant in educating legislators on the need to oppose programs that do not spur car sales, reduce emissions or raise fuel economy.
The Senate economic stimulus bill includes a SEMA-supported amendment allowing taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for car-loan interest payments and excise taxes when they buy a new car in 2009. If enacted in the final stimulus bill, the provision should provide a healthy boost to auto sales.
Members of Congress recognize that our industry played an important role in scrapping a federal Cash for Clunkers program. SEMA thanks all member companies and SAN enthusiasts who donated their time and effort to contact legislators. Your voice helps protect our industry and hobby.
NEW AMA SUPER TWINS CLASS–Hey Bandit?thought you might be interested in this. A Spec ?Triumph Vs. Harley? Roadracing class. Newer Triumph Thruxtons against newer HD 1200 Sporties. I think this has A LOT of potential. I have a friend on the rule committee, and they are hoping for some good competition.
I?d love to put together one of these HD?s?..should be a lot of fun, kinda like the old AMA SuperTwins class?.remember the Bostrom boys tearing it up on those 883?s?
Anyhow, come on out to Daytona Speedway during Bike Week, Mar 2 and 3 and see how it goes. I?ll be out there on the Hi-Banks in the Sportsman Class?look me up in the pits, Yellow plate # 798.
More info here http://www.ahrma.org/index.htm
New for 2009, The TransAtlantic Challenge Class added to the Battle of the Twins series pits Triumph Thruxtons against Harley Davidson Sportsters. The TransAtlantic Challenge replaces the Thruxton Cup for the 2009 AHRMA road racing season. Both marquees will compete in near Supersport trim to promote close, exciting racing. The battle between the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack begins February 27 at Roebling Road Raceway.
Feb. 27 Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA (Feb. 26, AHRMA run practice day)
March 2-3 Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL (Tech Day March 1)
April 24-26 Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond, CA (April 24, AHRMA run practice day)
June 12-14 Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI (June 12, AHRMA run practice day)
June 19-21 Grattan Raceway Park, Grattan, MI (June 19, AHRMA run practice day)
July 24-26 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH (July 24, AHRMA run practice day)
Aug 7-9 Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA (Aug. 7, AHRMA run practice day)
Sept. 4-6 Bonneville Vintage GP, Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT (Sept. 4, AHRMA run practice day)
Sept. 11-13 Sandia Classic, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM (Sept. 11, AHRMA run practice day)
Oct. 9-11 Barber Vintage Festival, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL (Oct. 9, AHRMA run practice day
WHAT IS AHRMA?
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association is the recognized leader in classic motorcycle racing in North America, and one of the premier vintage organizations in the world. AHRMA is a member-owned not-for-profit association offering national and regional road racing, motocross, dirt track, cross country and observed trials competition. AHRMA also showcased ?alternative?? modern racing?Sound of Singles?, Battle of Twins?, and Sound of Thunder?.
For additional information visit our website: www.ahrma.org
NEW H-D TRUCK FROM FORD–The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is the latest in Ford’s line of co-branded trucks combining the popularity of the F-150 and the style of Harley-Davidson. But what kind of substance lies beneath the style?
If nothing else, the 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 certainly captures the Harley attitude; It’s dark, it’s brooding, and it wears its chrome proudly. Like the motorcycles it channels and despite all the festooning of the Harley badges, it doesn’t offer any more oomph in the go-fast department than the regular version. It gets the same 320 HP 5.4-liter you’ll find in the engine bay of the regular 2009 Ford F-150 mated to a six speed automatic powering the rear wheels or an optional Harley-unique driveline, which can be operated in 4×2 mode, AWD or 4×4 high. The suspension, on the other hand, is completely retuned for a sportier ride with more aggressive springs and shocks as well as a thicker anti-roll bar. The truck takes advantage of the sportier tune with some custom 22 inch wheels shod in 275 series, low profile, high performance Pirelli Scorpion Zeros.
Upgraded hardware is nice and all, but let’s be honest, the crew-cab-only Harley F-150 is all about styling, and if you’re into the bike-makers design mantra, this new truck doesn’t disappoint. The front end is completely redesigned, sporting a Harley specific six bar billet-style chrome grille with painted surround, unique upper and lower front bumper treatment, and color matched headlight clusters. Down the side of the truck there are two things you’ll notice and one you might not. The readily apparent details are the enormous bits of Harley badging at the front and rear fenders along with the splash of color at the rocker panel. What you might not notice is the automatic fold-down running board swiped from the F-150 Platinum edition, when enabled it comes in handy if you’re on the short side and then tucks up neatly under the truck when the doors close. The truck gets slathered in two color options, Tuxedo Black, and a Lava Red (pictured) which is so dark when not under studio lighting you can barely tell it’s a red.
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