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BURLY LOWERING SHOCK BLOCKS–Inexpensive and quick to install, Burly Lowering Blocks are the time tested method to drop virtually any HD without breaking the bank. A bike lift and a few bolts are all that it takes to pull up to an inch and a half out of the rear of most year Sporties, Dynas and FLH (Baggers). Burly also offers several kits for the Softail style chassis and they haven?t forgotten the beloved FXR!
Most kits are available in black or chrome and an MSRP starting at $79.95. Check out the Burly web site or contact your local dealer to get a set and look for additional products to join our already proven line in the very near future.
–David Zemla
Burly Brand
6900 Marlin Circle
La Palma, CA 90623
Phone 888-367-1871
info@burlybrand.com
http://www.burlybrand.com
THE MAD MYRTLE BEACH UPDATE–These two quotes really stick out in my mind – the second one being what Ihave said all along. – Cindy
“A possible worldwide recession stands before us, and what does theMyrtle Beach City Council do?”
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“This is a tourist area with a tourist-based economy,” she said. “Ifpeople want to live in a quiet, sleepy area, at least along the coast,they should have moved somewhere else.”
LATEST STORY–Horry staff suggests vendor limits during motorcycle ralliesCouncil members mull Waterway rally boundary
Horry County could reduce the number of vendors east of the IntracoastalWaterway to cut back on congestion during the area’s motorcycle rallies,according to a proposal from county staff Tuesday.
The presentation was given to Horry County Council members, who differedon what to do regarding the area’s fall and spring rallies.
Councilman Brent Schulz, who represents parts of Myrtle Beach and NorthMyrtle Beach, said he wanted to get rid of all the vendors in hisdistrict.
But Councilman Bob Grabowski said reducing vendors even by half was toodrastic.
Both men are serving on a county committee that will make arecommendation to Horry County Council on what should be done about therallies. The measure requires approval by the full council.
The county’s efforts come after Myrtle Beach passed a set of ordinancesaimed at curtailing the rallies. The city also raised property taxes forits residents earlier this year to fund those efforts.
Bike rally vendors must get permits to operate. For the Harley-Davidsonspring rally, the county issued nearly 400 vendor permits, 350 east ofthe waterway.
Council members suggested limiting the total number of vendors east ofthe waterway to 200, said County Administrator Danny Knight. They alsosuggested breaking the county into vending zones and limiting thepermits to half of what was issued this year in those areas.
County staff’s original proposal said vendors would only be allowed atshopping centers greater than 35 acres east of the waterway.
But Councilman Harold Worley said he was concerned such a rule wouldunfairly punish smaller establishments that also host vendors. Staffwill be modifying their proposal for the committee’s next meeting onOct. 22.
County staff’s original proposal called for issuing only 100 permitseast of the waterway, where much of the complaints from permanentresidents regarding noise, congestion and rowdy behavior areoriginating. Of those 100 permits, 50 would be located both north andsouth of U.S. 501.
Another 100 permits would be issued for vendors between the WaccamawRiver and the waterway.Another 200 permits would be issued west of the river, the proposalsaid.The price of a permit would be modified: $1,500 east of the waterway,$1,000 between the waterway and the river and $500 west of the river.The permits currently cost $700, plus a $100 hawkers license.
Staff also proposed banning outdoor entertainment, such as wet T-shirtcontests, burn-out pits and concerts, unless a special event permit isapproved by the county.
Robert Kelley, a local hotelier representing a group of about 80businesses, said he is pleased the council is looking at all sides,unlike the city.”A possible worldwide recession stands before us, and what does theMyrtle Beach City Council do?” Kelley told County Council members. “Theywant to drive away 500,000 people who love coming here year after year.”
Sharon Kemerer, a Myrtle Beach resident who is also a sales manager at alocal resort, asked the council to consider the economic ramificationsof curtailing the bike rallies.
“This is a tourist area with a tourist-based economy,” she said. “Ifpeople want to live in a quiet, sleepy area, at least along the coast,they should have moved somewhere else.”
But Garden City Beach resident Judy Price implored the council to dosomething about unruly behavior during the rallies. Speakers blareprofanity across the area, she said, and scantily clad women advertisebike washes, sometimes in the view of children.
“We have been told to get over it, quit whining about the noise andleave for the rallies,” she said. “Some people can’t leave. Childrenhave to go to school. People have to work. And some people are elderlyand sick.”
–By Mike Cherney
Three great parts from KustomWerks!
DUI FOUNDATION.ORG–My name is Eric Higgins and I am an intern for the newly launched DUIFoundation.org a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. I currently help maintain and write content for the DUI Foundation to educate and prevent against the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and other impairing substances.
The DUI Foundation website contains a database of knowledge covering health issues, legal information, current news and events updates, information details on support programs, as well as research and many other helpful resources.
At DUIFoundation.org, we hope to reinforce the idea that a single drunk driving accident can permanently have a negative impact on you, passengers in your vehicle, and anyone else involved in the disaster (drivers and passengers in other automobiles and even pedestrians).
I am asking you to please support our cause and spread our message through adding a single-text link which links back to our site. We could also further offer a content article about driving under the influence to educate your site?s visitors. Please help us in our mission to spread a message and prevent life-altering decisions.
–Eric Higgins
Zero Fat Guaranteed!!–Licks Cycles has just released their personalized version of 3 classic handlebar styles. The ?NARROW APED Z, SUPER NARROW DRAG and ULTRA NARROW APED Z? offer today?s builders that traditional hardcore chopper look and contemporary materials and manufacturing techniques.
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INVADER MAGS BY CHICA–Just a little note to say that I think you are doing a great job with the site. It is my go to site for any and all industry news for me, and I’m not in the industry. Great job and I look forward to many more years of reading pleasure.
Also, a question. I saw that you recently covered someone making “Invader Mags” one at a time. Chica. Great guy with an amazing product. However, a quick search of your site showed that you hadn’t covered Scotty at WheelsForChoppers.com. He seems like he was hand made for your site. Vietnam Veteran, Lost use of his legs there, and he rolls around his shop hand making “Invaders” one at a time. And he’s a patriot, gives discounts to military and ex-military, and a damn nice guy to boot.
Just a thought. Maybe you would like to look him up and check the site.
You’ve got my 2 cents, so enjoy the day and great job on the site.
–Christopher
CHAMPIONSHIP OFF ROAD RACING CANCELS PRIMM, NEVADA RACE AND EXPANDS SERIES FINALE AT CHULA VISTA TO THREE DAYS–NEWPORT BEACH, CA ? October 3, 2008 ? Championship Off Road Racing CEO Jim Baldwin made the following statement regarding the organization?s decision to cancel its Primm, Nevada race weekend (October 25, 26).
?Championship Off Road Racing has made the difficult decision to cancel the Primm, Nevada race on October 25th and 26th. The current credit crisis has made it very difficult to cover CORR?s costs.?
?CORR is focusing its resources on expanding the ?Series Finale? event in Chula Vista, California from two- to three-competition days. This decision enables CORR to maintain the onsite and broadcast production quality our fans expect including two live days of television coverage. It also allows us to protect the integrity of the chase for the Series point championships.?
?The 2008 CORR season has been one of the most exciting ever. The Series has enjoyed a 170 percent increase in track attendance over 2006 and triple digit growth in television ratings. While this decision was difficult given our momentum, it is one that is in the best interest of the sport. We are excited about expanding the Chula Vista event and releasing our 2009 Series schedule within the next two weeks.?
Primm continues to be the stop-over destination for the Bikernet gang heading to any out-of-state event like Sturgis or Bonneville–
BIKERNET EDITOR DEFINES RECESSION–“This is worse than a divorce; I’ve lost half my net worth and I’m still married.”
–Bruce Snyder
NEW BUELL ZUMO GPS NAVIGATOR FOR ULYSSES MODELS–Motorcycle-Specific Design is Rugged and Easy to Use.
MILWAUKEE (September 30, 2008) ? The new Buell zūmo GPS Navigator (P/N 92393-08Y; $879.95) was designed by Garmin with rugged construction and motorcycle-friendly features that are a perfect match for adventurous Buell Ulysses riders.
Motorcycle Specific
The Buell ;mo has a glove-friendly touchscreen with left-handed controls and a bright, UV-resistant display that?s easy to read in sunlight. Its waterproof design also withstands vibration. A dashboard display includes trip information and a fuel gauge. The integrated SD card slot permits the transfer of MP3 files. Just plug in a stereo headset and enjoy music while navigating. The music volume automatically lowers as turns are announced. Bluetooth technology enables hands-free cell-phone use.
Navigate the Open Road
The Buell zūmo is preloaded with custom City Navigator NT street maps and points of interest such as Harley-Davidson/Buell Dealers, motels, restaurants, fuel, and ATMs. The rider can also add custom points of interest. The Buell zūmo provides turn-by-turn directions with voice prompts and street names, 3-D mapview, quick auto zoom, panning features, a choice of route setup, and auto re-route, fast routing/re-routing times. The Buell zūmo is also compatible with H-D Ride Planner, found on h-d.com
The Buell zūmo comes with an installation kit designed for handlebar mounting of a cradle to the right-side handlebar control clamp of 2007-later Ulysses XB12X and 2008-later Ulysses XB12XT models.
Buell zūmo Specifications
?Size: 4.4″ W x 3.2″ H x 2.87″ D (11.3 x 8.2 x 7.2 cm)
?Weight: .59 lb (269 g)
?Display: 2.8″ W x 2.1″ H, 320 x 240 pixels, bright, 16-bit LCD, with white backlight and touchscreen
?Case: Rugged; fully gasketed; water resistant, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter for 30 min)
?Temperature Range: 32? to 140? F (0? to 60? C)
?Charge Time: Approximately six hours
?Battery Life: Up to four hours depending on usage
For additional information on Buell Accessories, see your local Buell dealer or visit the Buell website at www.buell.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
BIKETOBERFEST LIMPNICKIE LOT PARTY– All the cats at the Limpnickie Lot would like to invite Folks Friday night, October 17th from 5-7pm at Stone Edge Skate Park right across from Miller’s Parts on South Ridgewood, South Daytona. We’d like to have a small gathering for all our friends in the industry as a small thank you for such great response to our events this year. So stop by and see us if you can.
We will have live music, Munchies and Drinkies, armature skateboarding (yeah some pros too but bring your gear)
–Chris Callen
cyclesource69@comcast.net or
taber@nashmotorcycle.com
ARIZONA SUPPORTS DIETARY FREEDOMS–An actual restaurant in Arizona that’s in trouble for calling their waitresses “Nurses” by the health authority… the health authority would like their license removed…. and condemns them for promoting the naughty nurse image ……..
The “nurses” wheel customers to their cars ……
–Unbelievable!!!
BIKERNET BEDROLL TESTIMONIAL–Amen brother. By the way the bedroll worked fucking great. Perfect for a 5-day ride. Went to the Street Vibrations run in Reno. First time there and had one of the best times ever.
Rode from Berdoo to Sacramento to Carson City to Reno to Virginia City back to Reno back to Sac then home to Berdoo.
–Jay Martinez
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