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The Long and Winding RoadPro-Hobby Street Rod/Custom Vehicle Bill Passes Massachusetts Legislature, Vetoed by Governor The road to success is often marked with unsuspected twists and turns. This is exactly what SAN members in Massachusetts have experienced over the last month in working to pass a titling and registration bill for street rods and custom vehicles. After working tirelessly for the last two legislative sessions it seemed like the end was in sight when the measure was approved by the Legislature in the closing days of 2008. However, it was ?pocket vetoed? by Governor Deval Patrick after he failed to sign the bill within 10 days of receiving it. The SEMA Government Affairs office will work to uncover and mitigate concerns raised by the Governor as the bill may be reintroduced this year. It was through the persistence of one particular individual, Methuen City Councilman Joe Leone, that the bill was even given consideration amongst the chaos that exists in the closing days of a legislative session. An avid enthusiast and owner of a FFR Roadster, Leone worked to educate lawmakers on the positive benefits that this bill would have on the enthusiast community. ?We are deeply indebted to Joe for his determined efforts to get the bill through the Legislature,? said Steve McDonald, SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs. ?From countless e-mails, phone calls and visits to the State House, he helped to ensure that this pro-hobby bill would receive attention from lawmakers and has pledged to continue in this effort.? In quoting Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood from his new movie Gran Torino, Leone joked with SEMA staff in saying, ?I finish things…that?s what I do.? Based on the SEMA-model Street Rod/Custom Vehicle bill, the bill defined a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948.
The bill allowed kit cars and replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model-year designation as the production vehicles they most closely resemble. Special thanks are also due to Dana and Lenny Schaeffer of Chop-Shop Customs; Paul Saulnier of the Dominators Car Club; John Buchanan of the Mass Cruisers Car Club; and to the officers and member clubs of the Massachusetts Association of Automobile Clubs.
To date the SEMA-model bill has been enacted in one form or another in Washington state (1999), California (2001), Illinois (2002), Missouri (2004), Rhode Island (2004), Hawaii (2004), Montana (2005), Maine (2005), Colorado (2006), Arkansas (2007), Virginia (2007), Nevada (2007), Florida (2007), Idaho (2008), Iowa (2008) and Tennessee (2008). The New York, New Jersey and Wyoming Legislatures have already or will introduce the SEMA model for the 2009 legislative session.
A SEMA member has recently passed a similar bill for motorcycles in Montana.
HARLEY RIDERS CAPTURE ESCAPED CONVICT–Harley-Davidson folks help capture, handcuff escaped inmateFrom Sandy Louey and Chelsea Phua:
Placer County authorities have captured an inmate who escaped this morning during a medical appointment in Auburn – thanks to some folks at a Harley-Davidson dealership.
The helpful people at Harley even handcuffed the escapee.
David Lee Todd (photo left), who was wearing an orange jumpsuit, was taken into custody around 12:45 p.m. at the Auburn Harley-Davidson, 12075 Locksley Lane near Highway 49, said Dena Erwin, spokeswoman for the Placer County Sheriff’s Department.
Todd had run from a Tires Plus employee onto the grounds of the Harley-Davidson dealership. He gave up after being surrounded by eight employees and customers, one of whom had a pair of handcuffs that were used on Todd, she said.
Todd, 49, escaped after he was transported from the Placer County Jail to the Auburn Imaging Center on Professional Drive for a medical appointment, Erwin said.
He was being wheeled into the center after complaining of pain from a fall. In the middle of the appointment, Todd, who was in custody for multiple burglary and robbery charges, bolted from the wheelchair and ran out of the center about 9:45 a.m., Erwin said.
He pushed a woman in the parking lot out of her Dodge Durango and took off in it. The woman was not injured, Erwin said.
Deputies found the vehicle about half a mile away on Park Drive.
Authorities said more than 40 sheriff’s employees, including K-9 teams, a helicopter, and the California Highway Patrol helicopter, were involved in the morning-long hunt.
Todd, who had been in custody since Dec. 9 on charges of robbery and a burglary warrant, was taken back to the Auburn jail. He faces additional charges of escape, carjacking, assault with a deadly weapon, battery on a peace officer and car theft, the Sheriff’s Department said.
On Nov. 21, Todd was caught on videotape kicking in the door and burglarizing the pro shop at the Raspberry Hill Golf Course on Musso Road in Auburn, investigators said. He allegedly stole candy from the shop.
–from Daniel Parker
BIKERNET OPENS FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER–My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping channels. She asked, ‘What’s on TV?’
I said, ‘Dust.’
And then the fight started…
–from Nick Trumbo
THE BIKERNET SVENMEISTER INVESTIGATION, THEY COME CLEAN–As many of you may know, Svenmeister Hardcore Kustoms isn’t a full blown bike shop- the Svenmeister and his wife Logan started the company a few years back when building bikes out of the backyard. Recently, we have managed to work our way up to a two car garage and a detached ‘lil body shop with plans in the coming year to complete some extensions?proud of where we started, we will retain the title of “Garage Builders.”
The motorcycle industry has treated us nicely?at times people have made us feel like an Arlen Ness Company. However, due to the poor US economy and the steady decline of chopper mania, we have had to make some radical changes within our business and to our services.
Starting this February, we will no longer be doing tune ups or minor repair jobs, instead we plan to concentrate our energies on building only complete motorsikles and hot rods. We’ve just recently started a build on a chopped and sectioned 1951 Ford F1 that we plan to debut this spring. There’s a 1950 Chevy truck waiting outside just waiting to loose some weight. Also, Jamison’s one of a kind Roadster should find it’s way to the paint booth soon and of course we might get lucky and be allowed to put a sticker on Bob’s Coupe which he’s about to finish.
For all you bikers-don’t worry! There’s still always a motorsikle on the stands. Right now we’re offering the following bikes for sale before they end up on ebay: “DER SIKKN’ SEITENWAKKN” as is $ 8500/obo (or with rebuilt engine $9800/obo) Featured in the next Cycle Source issue!!!”HUNKA HUNKA BURNIN’ LOVE” $6500/obo”PASTOR’s GUZZI” $8800/obo Featured in Rebel Rodz February 2009 Issue No. 10
If interested you’ll find more about them listed on the website, www.svenmeisterhardcorekustoms.com/motorsikles.htm Still, within times of change some things always manage to remain the same. We are lucky to have our good friend, Cadillac Bob, aboard on most projects whether it’s welding together a frame, telling dirty jokes, or drinking through most of the beer in the fridge we appreciate his company always. We’d also like to recognize Mitch “Memphis” Britten our Marketing Manager/ Shop Apprentice and the most recent addition to our team, Jamison Sprague, renown for his crazy ideas and for being the old man of this eclectic team. We’d also like to give a big shot out to the following people that have always been helpful and supportive of the shop: Patrick Wynne, Neighbor Billy, Sean aka Tramp, Chop, Jimi, Silvia Bitterli, Tamara and Chris “Tai”, Pauli, Canoneye Curt Lout with Studio9000, Local Pinstripers REV of Kustomixt and Devon aka 1-Shot Slinger, Vic Sinner, Bitchn’ Dan and anyone else we may have forgotten. At the same time, we’d like to thank the following magazines and companies for the past support. Take a minute to visit their websites: www.britchopper.co.uk Cheers,
www.backstreetheroes.com
www.bikernet.com
www.bitchnstitchninc.com
www.lichterphoto.com
www.roaddevils.com
www.whitelinemagazine.com
www.ironworksmag.com
www.100-biker.com
www.thatchopperspirit.com
www.rebelrodz.com
www.krugercustoms.com
www.outlawbikers.com
www.noschoolchoppers.com
www.superscreenprint.com
www.custombike-magazin.de
www.addstarch.com
–The SHK Team–
SVENMEISTER HARDCORE KUSTOMS
Mailing: PO Box 140358,
Edgewater, CO 80214 USA
Shop: Westminster, CO (Open by appointment only! )
BIKERNET AND ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA LOOKING FOR NEW YOUNGER MEMBERS–Hope all is well over in Sunny California, it is warming up over here, it was 7 degrees above zero this morning. The pic I am sending you is of a new old stock battery top that was donated by Dave Clemmons from Florida, for our AMCA Restoration contest.
My dad donated the battery box for the project, I will take a pic of it for next weeks update.
–Matt Olsen
LIFESTYLE CYCLES STUDY–You think you know LifeStyle Cycles, but here’s some AMAZING FACTS you might not know.
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EASYRIDERS SACRAMENTO, CA WINNERS 2009–
BEST OF SHOW SPECTATOR CLASS
Ginger SarnzRoseville, CA1999 HD Road King
Rory WingettN. Highlands, CA2007 Big Dog K-9
Jerry EstiocoSacramento, CA2002 HD Fat Boy
Antique/Old School
1.Wild Bill HillRoseville, CA1966 HD Fat Boy
2.Bill McBrideVacaville, CA1958 HD FL Panhead
3.Renee ReedRohnert Park, CA1954 HD Hummer
Specialty
1.Walt OgdenOakdale, CA2000 HD Electra Glide
2.Nils Goran LassellSan Jose, CA1957 HD Bobber
3.Bob Day / Calypso CycleCottonwood, CA2004 HD Hot Rod Trike
Modified Stock
1.Geno EstiocoSacramento, CA2005 HD Softail Deluxe
2.Allen DickinsonRio Linda, CA2004 HD Custom
3.Chris CroweConcord, CA2006 HD Road Glide
Street Custom
1.David WongW. Sacramento, CA2006 HD Deluxe
2.Charles KrausPenngrove, CA2002 HD Softail
3.Ray ClemensRoseville, CA2007 Spec. Const. Softail
Radical
1.Benford Custom Cycles / PaulManteca, CA2009 Bada Ring Chopper
2.Ray ClemensRoseville, CA2006 Spec. Const. Chopper
3.John SpoonerWillows, CA2005 Homebuilt Hardcore
BEST BAGGER NATION CLASS(SPECTATOR)
1.Phil Estioco Bronns Valley, CA2006 HD Road King
JUDGED CLASS BEST OF SHOW
Bob CarrilloPacioma, CA1947 HD Knucklehead
Steve HornOroville, CA2008 Spec. Const. Bob/Chopper
Beau LayneRedding, CA1997 HD FLHT
Editor’s Choice Award
Ron Fornesi,S. San Francisco, CA2007 KPC South City Chopper
Best Display
Terry Hermann,Cloverdale, CA2005 Rucker Gauntlet
Best Radical Class
1.Carl Brouhard,Grass Valley, CA2007 Brouhard Custom
2.Serge Maskalik,San Jose, CA2008 Noisy Boy Custom
3.Bret HattForest Knoll, CA1972 HD Sportster Chopper
Best Bagger Nation Class (Judged)
1.John Shope,Phoenix, AZ2004 HD Street Glide
Best Street Class
1.Tony NavarroModesto, CA2007 HD Road King
2.Kirk TaylorNovato, CA1997 Custom Panhead
3.Grant DavisLivermore, CA2000 HD FXST
Best Specialty Class
1.Ty NakashimaSacramento, CA2009 Custom Pro-Street
2.AFT CustomsMartell, CA2004 Yamaha Board Tracker
3.Eric ClarkClearlake Oaks, CA2008 HD Rigid
Best Antique/Old School Class
1.Jerry Albanese,Laytonville, CA1926 Excelsior Super Sport
2.Beau LayneRedding, CA1969 Rigid Shovelhead,
3.Rich Johnson,Rescue, CA1946 Indian Chief
Best Modified Stock Class
1.My Evil Twin Choppers,Lodi, CA1996 HD FLSTF
2.James Winchell,Modesto, CA2001 HD FLHTC
3.Julie Coon,Carmichael, CA2005 HD Sportster
HOT LEATHERS COMES TO BIKERNET AND ANNOUNCES 2009 RALLY SCHEDULE– STURGIS, S.D.–January 29, 2009–Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories, today announced its 2009 Rally Schedule. In addition to having five year-round store locations, Hot Leathers takes its leather goods, custom printed t-shirts and motorcycle accessories to various rallies and events across the country.
Hot Leathers kicked off its rally season January 16 through January 18 at the Springfield Motorcycle Show in West Springfield, Mass. Hot Leathers is excited to announce the following schedule of road events for 2009:
Chicago Motorcycle ShowJanuary 31 – February 1Chicago, IL
Maryland Motorcycle ShowFebruary 6 – February 8Timonium, MD
Daytona Bike WeekFebruary 27 – March 8Daytona Beach, FL
South Texas Motorcycle Show March 20 – March 22San Antonio, TX
Arizona Bike WeekApril 1 – April 5Scottsdale, AZ
Laughlin River RunApril 22 – April 26Laughlin, NV
Myrtle Beach Bike WeekMay 8 – May 17Myrtle Beach, SC
Red River Run May 22 – May 25Red River, NM
AmericadeJun 1 – June 6Lake George, NY
Laconia Bike WeekJune 13 – June 21Laconia, NH
Sturgis Black Hills RallyAugust 3 – August 9Sturgis, SD
Woodstock FairSeptember 4 – September 7Woodstock, CT
Roar to the ShoreSeptember 10 – September 13 Wildwood, NJ
Delmarva Bike WeekSeptember 17 – September 20 Ocean City, MD
The Big ESeptember 18 – October 4West Springfield, MA
Reno Street VibrationsSeptember 23 – September 27 Reno, NV
Durham FairSeptember 26 – September 28 Durham, CT
Las Vegas BikefestOctober 1 – October 4Las Vegas, NV
Myrtle Beach Fall RallySeptember 30 – October 3Myrtle Beach, SC
South Padre Bike FestOctober 2 – October 9South Padre Island, TX
BiketoberfestOctober 15 – October 18Daytona Beach, FL
“We enjoy our road events, because they give us a chance to make that personal connection with our customers,” said Owner Jerry Berkowitz. “We often see the same faces from rally to rally, so we are constantly changing and updating our inventory to make sure we offer our customers the best merchandise available.”
Founded in 1983, Hot Leathers has been providing its customers with the latest in motorcycle apparel and accessories for the last 26 years. The company’s growing wholesale and printing facilities have earned it a place as one of America’s top 50 volume screen printersHot Leathers is a division of Good Sports, Inc. and currently has store locations in Sturgis, S.D., Swansea, Mass., Daytona Beach, Fla., East Providence, R.I. and South Windsor, Conn.
For more information about Hot Leathers or the 2009 Rally Schedule, please call 800-845-0084 or visit www.hotleathers.com.
–Ken Conte
CONGRATULATIONS TO INDEPENDENT CYCLES EAST THE 2009 BIKE BUILDERS INVITATIONAL & GEICO CUP $10,000 WINNER–
–Full Throttle Magazine
DIGITAL GUARD DAWG KEYLESS IGNITION MODULE– Looking to secure your bike on those long trips? Or maybe just around the block?.this silent, automatic keyless operating system eliminates the ignition key switch and may be just what you?re looking for.
This system has RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) similar to luxury automobiles and will only start your bike when the uniquely coded RFID Dawg Tag is present; when you flip the stop/run switch, thumb the start button and go. When you park, flip the switch to stop. Your bike is automatically protected.
This part was made by an OE manufacturer for General Motors and is invisible to thieves. The circuits are independent for both ignition and accessory and will fit any year and model bike.
For protecting your most valuable asset, this module is hard to beat. For more information on this and other products, visit www.Bikerschoice.com, or visit your local Biker?s Choice dealer.
Don?t forget to stop by our booth at the V-Twin Expo February 7-9 to say hello and get acquainted with us and our products!!!!
Happy Riding!!
–Carmen
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