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SMOKIN’ CANTINA SOAP OPERA– Just got finished reading the latest cantina episode, well done. Just out of curiosity are you the author of the books in the cantina? If so how can I get hard copies of them? It’s a bitch reading them on the computer screen.
–Casey
Thanks for the note. Yes I’m the author. You can buy Sam “Chopper” Orwell through us and I’m trying to publish the first Chance book. Don’t miss our Bonneville Book. Prize Possession and Outlaw justice are sold out, but I may reprint someday. Bug me at least once a month and I’ll hammer out another Cantina story.
–KRB
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TEASER OF THE WEEK–STROKER’S DALLAS CALENDAR–We’re going to tease you with a shot from Darryl Briggs’ Stroker’s Dallas 2009 Calendar once in a while.
The calendar is on normally priced at $14.99 but we are running a $10special. The customer gets the calendar for $10 and SBT will donate a second calendar to the troops serving overseas.
Here is the write up that CyrilHuze did on the Strokers Bikini Team. I thought it was more eloquently putthan what I could write out:
Mix 12 of Rick Fairless best custom bikes with 12 beautiful models shot in apinup style, then add the superb graphic artwork and photos by celebratedphotographer Darryl Briggs and you get one of the hottest calendars for 2009to adorn your garage, office.or bedroom.
The calendar production wassponsored by custom builder Rick Fairless whose business Strokers Dallas hasalways been about Bikes and Babes. In addition the Strokers Bikini Team ishelping out our troops serving overseas by donating our soldiers in Iraq andAfghanistan a calendar for every calendar purchased through it’s website.
You can order online at Strokers Bikini Team.
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MOONEYES USA X’MAS PARTY SHOW & DRAG 2008–Drag Racing, Pinup Girl Contest, Cackle Fest, Live Bands, Pinstriping Demo, Food, Art Auction, and more.
Date: Saturday December 13th, 2008 Time: Gate Opens at 6:00 AM Show Cars: $20 pre-registration; $30 at the gate Show Bikes: $20 at the gate Drags: $20 at Tech Inspection (Best E.T. & Best Reaction Time awards) Place: TOYOTA Speedway at Irwindale, 500 Speedway Dr., Irwindale, CA 91706
Live Music from HOT ROD TRIO THE DYNOTONES
General Admission: $10.00 for Parking Includes 2 people. Additional people $5.00 each. Children under 12 are free.
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WHISKEY RIVER BAND CHRISTMAS PARTY–Come on down to Ultimate Billiards in Berlin this Friday (12/5)for our annual Christmas party show. Ultimate’s just off theBerlin Turnpike and has a great bar, a huge dance floor andawesome sound – everything you need for a rockin’ Fridaynight.
In two weeks (12/19) we’ll be playing our last show of 2008 atSurrel’s Pub (formally The Oasis Cafe’) in Jewett City.
Afterwards, we’ll be taking a winter hiatus to finishrecording our new disc. Look for more dates in theearly spring, with new music soon to follow!
From all of us in the WRB to all of you, have a happyand safe holiday season! Thank you all for yoursupport this year, and we look forward to bringingyou more great Southern boogie in 2009!Nice- can’t wait to see it in person!!
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U.S. CHOPPER PROJECT BIKE TEASER SHOTS– Here’s the bike I’m working on right now- I changed my mind on doing a Flying Merkel tank and went with the Bonneville theme – the rear camel back is going to carry the oil.
I’m going to try to talk with Airtech and see what we can do for a cool front fairing to tie it all in. After all, it’s a 91″ stroker Knuckle motor- why not do this justice! I’m running star hub wheels with a juice on back- I made a spacer kit and axle on the lathe to fit it all correctly… what do you think boss?
–Rico
U.S. Choppers
8941 Atlanta Ave #266
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
714-546-4699
http://www.uschopper.com/
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MYRTLE BEACH UPDATE–Delay OK on City’s Rally Plan Common sense to have hearing procedure in place.
The Myrtle Beach City Council is smart to delay implementing seven of the city’s new motorcycle rally ordi- nances.
Enforcement of the new rules, including a controversial requirement that riders wear helmets, cannot realistically take place until the city has in place the administrative hearing procedure to deal with the infractions.
The hearing procedure will be ready by Feb. 28, and that is now the effective date for the helmet requirement, which takes the city’s standard on helmets higher than S.C. state law.
The ordinances and amendments were to take effect Dec. 21. Besides helmets, other regulations delayed more than 60 days include the juvenile curfew; the 2 a.m. closing time for bars; use of parking lots for camping or party spots; parking oversized vehicles on public streets; convenience store security; motorcycle parking spaces; hotel check-in procedures; and alcohol consumption in parking lots.
Trying to enforce the ordinances without having the hearing procedure in place would have invited administrative and legal trouble. The procedure obviously must be drawn carefully, and it makes no sense to rush into enforcement.
The council also voted on the initial draft of an ordinance establishing $100 fines for the new civil infractions. There was discussion about $100 fines being more likely to deter violation of the rules; however, $25 fines would be in line with state standards – an argument the city attorney is expected to make. The second vote on the fines could come at the regular Dec. 9 meeting.
Overall, the city is acting a bit less rambunctious about cracking down on motorcycle rallies. There’s no doubt the big May events are viewed by many Myrtle Beach residents as a plague on the community.
In September, the council approved the new rules in response to residents’ complaints. From seemingly wanting to end the rallies – not a realistic solution even though that would please many residents – the city government is backing off a bit.
Some motorcycle tourism seems a lot more desirable as tough new economic realities are apparent to everyone. In these times, taking a hard look at all plans makes sense for individuals, families, small businesses, large corporations and governments at all levels.
Horry County Council members have a less draconian strategy for easing the negative impact of the rallies. The county will limit its vendor permits for the rallies to 400 total. Sales also will be limited to five consecutive days for the Harley-Davidson rallies and four consecutive days for the Bikefest rally.
The county vendor permits apply to the many unincorporated areas along U.S. 501 and U.S. 17, including shopping, restaurant and entertainment areas.
In North Myrtle Beach, the level of concern about the May rallies was evident in the small number of residents at that city’s public forums on the rallies. The third such event is Dec. 9. At the second forum, the message was that all visitors, bikers and otherwise, are welcome as long as they obey the law.
Myrtle Beach remains on track for making the rallies less unbearable. The delay for implemention is more than a little prudent.
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5TH ANNUAL DAVID MANN CHOPPERFEST COMING NEXT WEEK–The 5th Annual David Mann Chopperfest will be SundayDecember 14th 2008 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds inVentura CA from 8am – 3pm.
General Admission is $10,kids 12 and under are free, and military with ID is$5.
The event will feature a very special David Mannart exhibit with some of David’s original art on display, sponsored by Ron Siegel Fine Art.
Jesse James will be displaying the famous David mann inspired Ghostrider bike. There will be a custom bike builder display featuring World Class Bike Builders seen on the Discovery Channel and Speed Channel.
Attendees include Chica Custom Cycles, Central Coast Cycles, Ventura Motorworks, Mercury Customs, Exile Cycles, The Bobber Shop, Custom Design Studios, Kiwi Indian, Trollworx Choppers, LA Chop Rods, MGS Customs, the Foundry Moto and many more. There will be hundreds of motorcycle and culture vendors as well as an all brand motorcycle new and used parts swap meet.
The Charlie Brechtel band will playing their motorcycle music all day including the hit song in remembrance to David Mann and Indian Larry called Ghost Cowboy.
The “If you build it they will come.” All Brand Motorcycle Show features over 12 classes of motorcycles from Old School Scooters to Big Twin Harley classes, this is one of the largest and best motorcycle shows on the West Coast.
Check out the website for more details on classes andentering your motorcycle. If you have a bike that fits one of these classes please enter it, it is only $30 and you get 2 passes and an event t-shirt. The trophy’s are always amazing one of a kind pieces of art.
A portion of the proceeds goes to the David Mann Memorial Fund. The Ventura Derby Darlins will be performing an exhibition game showing off their hard hitting skills.
It ‘s gonna be a fun filled day for the family with all sorts of cool stuff on 2 wheels. We hope to see you there! For more information on being a vendor, sponsor or entering the bike show or general info. check out www.chopperfestival.com or call or email Tory805.217.2113
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DURANGO PROJECT BIKE–Here are a couple of shots of the ’92 Heritage I have reworked with the new Motorvation sidecar attached.It was surprisingly straight forward to attach. Well made kit with great instructions. Drives as I suspected??..much different than anything I have ever ridden.
After a few hours it was actually fun and received lots of attention.Especially with Pardner (my dog). He was the whole reason for this project. He loves to ride, but riding on the tank was limiting. Still needs lots of work to finish it up but it is a good winter project. I swear I’ll finish my kid’s Sporty project.
–Tripp
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WALMARTS ATTACK BIKE COMMUNITY–Recorded in high definition at the world-famous ?Rockin? the Rally? show in Sturgis, South Dakota, Nickelback Live at Sturgis 2006 is available today on DVD exclusively from Walmart. The DVD features a twelve song hard-rockin? set of fan favorites and modern day classics off their first three albums as well as a special behind-the-scenes documentary featurette incorporating backstage interviews, the ?Rockstar? music video, a Sturgis 101 primer and photo gallery.
Visit KOCH Vision online at www.kochvision.com
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BRASS BALLS BOBBERS NEW DIGGER GIVE-AWAY BIKE SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM AND IRONWORKS–Dar Holdsworth of Brass Balls Bobbers just completed his new Digger. And one lucky SOB is going to win it in January. It?s got everything you need and nothing you don?t? just a sano ride that looks good parked and even better in the wind.
Motorbike features include a Crazy Horse engine, custom Fau Ti exhaust from D&D Performance Enterpises, Powerbox tranny from Bert Baker, custom paint, wheels, seat and much more. More details here.
Someone will win it, it might as well be a biker from Bikernet. Good Luck!
–Jeff Najar
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