July 03, 2008 Part 1

BIKERNET AWARD-WINNING 4th OF JULY NEWS FLASH

Goddamnit,

It’s one of those days. We had a power-outage this morning to kick off the news. I finally was pushed beyond my limited limits.

Doing hard time at the Bikernet Pen.

Me and my cell mate Welder Chris tried to dig out of the Bikernet Prison compound, only to be busted by the Cantina Broads and chained to my desk once more. We need to escape before Sturgis. Let’s hit the news, so we can hatch a plan:

Click on this banner to buy our Bonneville Adventure Book.

ANOTHER BIKERNET BONNEVILLE BOOK READER–Hey Bandit, hope you are well. I just received a signed copy of your Salt Flats Motorcycle book. It’s a good read and I enjoyed it very much. I had wanted a signed copy and it magically appeared in my mailbox. I now have TWO copies because I had previously ordered one from Wolfgang. I’m going to keep them both and give the unsigned copy to a buddy. Give Sin-Wu a kiss for me (you know where).

–pete (fromflorida)

NEW H-D MUSEUM REVIEW–The new H-D Museum is incredible…so is the BFMC tribute bike that they put in there for us…and they treated us like gold…a fun week. I’m doing a couple of articles on it…maybe we could put one up on the site.

Hey, one other thing…I received the copies of your book that I ordered…I really want to get them up on my eBay store but I need you to sign them first!!!!

Bill “Press” Hayes
National Press & Publicity Officer
Boozefighters Motorcycle Club
Est. 1946
“The Original Wild Ones”
http://stores.ebay.com/Biker-Music-and-DVDs

Conquest Motorcycle Tour Raises Funds & Hopes for Spinal Cord Injuries —Imagine the wind against your face as you glide down the road on a high performance motorcycle – an open view of the countryside around you, you feel free and in complete control of a machine that can take you almost anywhere?

For many ? a motorcycle tour of New Zealand has always been a dream. But for wheelchair users, such a dream has never been able to become a reality until now. Finally the chance to regain one?s freedom from dependence upon others with the arrival of an exciting new open-air vehicle has arrived.

The Martin Conquest R1200R is a motorbike designed for wheelchair users. The world’s first series-manufactured high performance motorcycle that can be driven from a wheelchair, it promises to provide an unprecedented level of independence previously unattainable for individual wheelchair users.

With all controls being hand operated, the Conquest is designed for people with disabilities from the waist down. Drivers can roll their wheelchairs onto the vehicle via an automated access ramp. Funding and support for the development of the Conquest included that of Sir Frank Williams, the Principal of the BMW-Williams Formula 1 Team.

Due to leave the UK on 1 July 2008, the Martin Conquest bike will be officially farewelled by CatWalk patron and Kiwi Olympic equestrian hero, Mark Todd. ?It?s truly hard to comprehend what emotions you would go through if you had a spinal cord injury and the disbelief of maybe never walking again. To be a patron of CatWalk and help towards their goal of a cure is really quite special.

After speaking to a number of Paraplegics and Tetraplegics they all seem to say the same thing?it?s not the chair which makes life so challenging, it?s losing your independence. The Martin Conquest enables wheelchair users to experience that sense of freedom again,? says Mark. ?But what I particularly like is how cool it looks?as my wife would say ? it?s better to be looked over than overlooked!?

Having generously donated one Conquest motorcycle to the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust, the CatWalk Conquest Tour – ?Conquering Freedom? will travel the country, giving wheelchair users all around New Zealand the opportunity to ride the bike for a portion of the entire route.

The bike will be shipped care of DHL who are behind the event and CatWalk?s cause ? taking 6 weeks to arrive safely in New Zealand Beginning in Auckland on 29 October 2008 the tour will visit 38 of New Zealand?s main centres, before finishing in Christchurch on 13 November 2008. CatWalk will host the ?Up & Away Charity Dinner? that same night in Christchurch, where the Conquest bike will be auctioned to the highest bidder?

?After a two week tour throughout NZ with support from celebrities, sportspeople and our patrons, someone will go home with this wonderful bike on the 13th of November at the CatWalk Up and Away Charity Dinner and Auction. CatWalk has a strong equestrian base but with this adventure we hope to get motorcyclists involved and we?d love for anyone with their own bike to come and cruise with us throughout NZ on our Conquest Freedom Tour? says Catriona.

For more information please visit:
http://www.catwalk.org.nz
http://www.martinconquest.com
A Few Inches Can Make A Big Difference:

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES ADDS A NEW DROP SEAT–The 2008 Pitbull?s Award-Winning Design Is Dramatically Enhanced With The New Offerings.

WICHITA, Kansas (July 1, 2008) ? Big Dog Motorcycles?, the leading manufacturer of premium, high style, high performance motorcycles, has expanded its line of proprietary accessories with a new Drop Solo Seat and Drag Bars for its 2008 Pitbull?.

The new Drop Solo Seat lowers the seat height of the motorcycle 2?? to just 23?, while the Drag Bars extend the rider?s reach a substantial 4??. The result is a fresh, new riding position and curbside appeal on an already award-winning motorcycle.

Robb Report magazine named the 2008 Pitbull the ?Best of the Best? motorcycle cruiser in June, four months after Paisano Publications called it the V-Twin Bike of the Year. Paisano Publications is known worldwide as a diversified media company offering a wide variety of motorcycle magazines, including Easyriders and V-Twin.

?You already have a winning motorcycle with the 2008 Pitbull,? commented Paul Hansen, Marketing Director, Big Dog Motorcycles. ?But with these new accessories, you can make the look more radical, the riding position more aggressive, and the feel of the motorcycle completely different.?

Available now and installed quickly at any authorized Big Dog Motorcycles dealer, the new proprietary accessories are factory-engineered, ensuring compatibility in function, fit, and finish, and strict adherence to company design standards.

The Drop Solo Seat (MSRP $275) is entirely hand-made using premium foam, fine grain leather, and other high quality materials to ensure outstanding comfort and value. The chrome Drag Bars (MSRP $699.95) are 1?? in diameter, rubber-mounted, and are set so the rider has a noticeable, drag-style, forward body lean.

?While the two new Pitbull accessories can be used independently, when used together, the rider makes a bold statement cruising the boulevards or pulling up at the local bike nights,? Hansen added.

Riders can customize their 2008 Pitbull even more with other BDM Performance Products, including passenger seats and pegs, sissy bars, touring bags, windscreens, numerous decorative items, and more.

View the complete line of Big Dog Motorcycles? accessories at an authorized dealer or at www.bigdogmotorcycles.com.

HOW TO SAVE THE AIRLINES–Dump the male flight attendants. No one wanted them in the first place.

Replace all the female flight attendants with good-looking strippers! What the hell — They don’t even serve food anymore, so what’s the loss?

The strippers would at least triple the alcohol sales and get a ‘party atmosphere’ going in the cabin. And, of course, every businessman in this country would start flying again, hoping to see naked women.

Because of the tips, female flight attendants wouldn’t need a salary, thus saving even more money. I suspect tips would be so good that we could charge the women for working the plane and have them kick back 20% of the tips, including lap dances and ‘special services.’ Muslims would be afraid to get on the planes for fear of seeing naked women. Hijackings would come to a screeching halt, and the airline industry would see record revenues.

This is definitely a win-win situation if we handle it right — a golden opportunity to turn a liability into an asset.

Why didn’t Bush think of this? Why do I still have to do everything myself?

–Bill Clinton

–from Jester

RENEGADE LINE UP NOW IN 23?–Renegade Wheels has managed to raise the custom bar another notch with the introduction of these amazing looking full 23? diameter rims! That?s right you can now order your favorite Renegade style in an extra tall, sleek and slim 23 x 3.75. Manufactured to the company?s renowned standards for fit, finish and quality the rims are available in chrome, Ebony or powder coated to your liking. The new 23?s are priced at $1595.00.

All Renegade rims come with applicable hubs and bearings and carry a Lifetime structural warrantee. If you?re looking for unique these very cools wheel have you covered. For complete details visit the entire Renegade lineup at www.renegadewheels.com or call direct to 714-998-7241

NEW CONSUMER REPORTS AUTO PULSE SURVEY–Struggling Drivers Blame Washington for High Gas PricesMore than one quarter of consumers have considered the ultimate vehicle downsize-giving up two wheels. Among them, 18 percent have contemplated a motorcycle and 14 percent were drawn to motor scooters. Men and respondents aged 18-34 were most fond of this alternative.

Gas Sipper Series: Top 10 Tips to Max Fuel Efficiency on Your MotorcycleTen tips on how to get the max MPGs out of your motorcycle. Have any tips of your own? Let’s hear them!

Ride to Work Day – July 16!

The 17th Annual Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day is expected to be the largest ever! The recent rise in gas prices have caused many commuters to turn to motorcycles and scooters to save money on transportation, and they are finding them to be an economical, efficient and enjoyable way to get to work and around town.

Hop on and participate in the July 16, 2008 Ride to Work Day!

The Season Has Been Flying By
-Jessica Zalusky

Plummeting Down the Corkscrew
-Kurt Whittington

AMSOIL the Official Oil of Both theSturgis Motorcycle Rally & Daytona Bike Week– AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis. has signed agreements to be the Official Oil of both the 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and 2009 Bike Week in Daytona Beach. AMSOIL has been a leader in synthetic lubrication since 1972 with motorcycle oils and premium filter products that are distinguished by their excellence

The two events attract more than a million bikers, bike builders and vendorsfrom around the globe to their respective vicinities,the Black Hills of South Dakota and Daytona Beach, Florida.

WAIT JUST A MINUTE, SPECTRO OIL IS THE OFFICIAL OIL OF THE BIKERNET AND THE STURGIS BIKERNET.COM BROUHAHA EVENT AT THUNDER ROAD–That’s right and our event will host a show for every kind of rider and machine from Metrics to Bobbers and even trikes. Check our list of classes below. But this Friday in Sturgis at Thunder Road will deliver way more than a hot show with lots of prizes. We’ll have girl contests, slinky and smart, kickstart, burnout, bands and round table discussions with bike manufacturers. Don’t miss a full day of fun and fine motorcycles. Here’s the classes. It’s free to enter just be there between 9-11 Friday morning. We’re giving away $15,000 in trophies and prizes.

Best of Show awards: 1st through 5th (trophies by Kevin Baas and Bandit, sponsored by Custom Chrome)

The following classes are all awarded first and second place: first place trophy from Dupont, second place, famous 5-Ball trophies sponsored by Custom Chrome.

American Manufactured: Harley, Victory bikes with unmodified frames. stock bikes broken into:

European Manufactured: Any bike produced by a European manufacturer. Unmodified frames.

Metric Manufactured: Asian manufacturers, unmodified frames.

Touring Bike: Custom dressers and modified touring bikes. Should have windshield, saddlebags and a faring

Trikes: 3-wheeled bikes with a motorcycle engines

Auto Bikes: Any bike with an automotive engine. May be broken into 2-wheeled or 3-wheeled.

Radical Chopper Category: Extended forks and or highly modified frame.

Bobber Category: Any stock rigid frame with traditional forks and low bars

Early Chopper Style: Any bike with highbars or outrageously high risers and stock length front ends and stock or nearly stock frame rakes.

American Manufactured Custom: Current D.O.T. manufacturer including Big Dogs, Titans, etc.

Traditional Bobber: Pre-1957 rendition of true bobber of the era.

Track Bike: A bike actually used in a racing form to include board track, off road, moto Cross and Scrambles

Drag/Comp bike: Any bike used for drag racing or salt flats records.

Sport Bikes: Caf? racers, street racers and sport touring bikes.

Sidecar Bikes: All bikes with sidecars

Antique Bikes: Original paint and restored antiques.

Antique Customs: Custom bike designed with an antique bike flair.

Scooters: Motorized bicycles, includes Mopeds, Whizzers, Cushmans, etc. May be broken into restored or custom.

Individual awards: All 5-Ball trophies except Paint by Dupont
Judge’s Choice Award
Best Paint
Best Engine
Best Design
Best Engineered
Best Detail
Best Display
Best Sheet metal

KOPP WINS GRAND NATIONAL HALF-MILE AT BEDFORD SPEEDWAY–Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew Riders Coolbeth and Smith Fill Podium.

BEDFORD, PA (June 27, 2008) ? Latus Harley-Davidson/Screamin? Eagle rider Joe Kopp led every lap and rolled to his first win of the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins season on the Bedford Speedway half-mile. Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kenny Coolbeth finished second, 3.381 seconds behind Kopp, and Moroney’s Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Bryan Smith was third, as Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew riders filled to podium. Each rode a Harley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycle.

Afternoon rains delayed the start of the first Grand National event ever held on the clay track at Bedford Speedway, but the surface was put into good shape and practice began about 8 p.m., with qualifying held under a shortened program. Kopp jumped to the front on a re-start of the 25-lap main after Suzuki rider Jake Johnson crashed on the first lap of the original start. Glassman/LZ Racing rider Sammy Halbert followed Kopp in second place, followed by Suzuki rider JR Schnabel, Coolbeth and Smith. Those four riders spaced out ahead of the pack with Kopp holding a comfortable lead. Halbert?s strong ride came to an end when he pulled off the track on lap 10. Coolbeth and Smith, who charged back into contention after almost crashing early in the race, blew past Schanbel together on lap 20, and that order held to the finish.

?My bike was so good tonight I was able to pretty much do whatever I wanted out there,? Kopp said. ?I never looked back and didn?t realize I had a straightaway lead until I took the checkered flag.?

A strong race by Coolbeth preserved his points lead in the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins series, but Kopp moves from third to second and is now just 14 points behind the defending champion. After three events, Coolbeth has 65 points, followed by Kopp with 51, Smith with 50 and Chris Carr with 42.

The Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.

KNOCKOUT/BIKERNET EXHAUST GIVE-AWAY DIEHARD–Here is a pic of my Shovelhead motor. Since the exhaust you are giving away is setup to run on the left side, I custom built my shovel the same way (exhaust ports, cam cover, etc. all on the left side). Do I win?