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COULD THERE BE A HARLEY-MV AGUSTA CRUISER IN YOUR FUTURE?
There was talk a while back about Harley and Ducati getting cozy, looks like another Italian marquee is in their sights. Forbes Magazine is reporting that Harley Davidson is in advanced talks to buy Italy?s MV Agusta!
According to Italian sources, the deal would see Harley-Davidson buy out most of the debt of MV Agusta, currently at around 200 million euros — 130 million euros held by banks and 70 million euros held by suppliers.
Harley-Davidson would acquire about 80-85 percent of MV Agusta capital, leaving Claudio Castiglioni the remaining 15-20 percent. Today Castiglioni holds 29.6 percent of MV Agusta while 65.4 percent is held by the financial group Gevi.
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TOP 50 RALLY STURGIS EVENTS–August 1sT-8Th The tattooed and pierced pin-up ladies collectively and affectionately known as the SuicideGirls will be taking pictures and signing autographs. Local roller derby ladies, The Rushmore Rollers, will also be on property showing their skills and posing for photos. www.suicidegirls.com
AugusT 1sT-8Th ICON presents a product show featuring the SuicideGirls! From Street wear to safety gear and leathers, the ICON Fashion Show has it all. Shows start at 1:30 and 5:30 daily. For those who want to look their best while they ride… ICON gear will be for sale at Top 50 Rally Park. www.rideicon.com
AugusT 3Rd Top 50 Rally Park Military Appreciation Day – Top 50 Rally Park will host a Military Ride-In Bike Show sponsored by Black Hawk Customs. Registration begins at 12:00noon. Showing and People?s choice voting is from 1:30 to 3:00pm and awards are at 3:30pm. Come support those who serve us all. www.blackhawkcustoms.com
AugusT 4Th 12:00noon to 4:00pm. Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off winner and author of ?Chopper Master and King of Flames? Dave Perewitz will be on site selling his latest book and signing autographs from 4pm to 7pm with his hand crafted bikes on display. www.perewitz.com
WINO JOE MEMORIAL WEB SITE LAUNCHED–The following web site has been set up for Wino Joe and his memorial on June 28th: –Magic Bob WATCH OUT, THE LASTEST ISSUE OF TCB IS BURNING UP THE NEWSSTANDS IN AUSTRALIA–Here?s a quick note to let you know the latest issue of TCB Magazine has hit the shelves! As per usual it?s crammed cover-to-cover with some of the most impressive rocker and rodded material you?ll see in Australia. The latest issue is brimming with awesome photography, including stories on the TCB Drag bike, Brass Knuckles and The Rattler, plus pin ups such as the lovely Lora, The Gamble Sisters and Drag Strip Doll. But wait, there?s more killer content ? pick up a copy to check it all out. You can order your copy online, simply visit the TCB web site at: www.tcbmagazine.com.au and click on the Shop page. Cheers, SOUTH SIDE KUSTOMS JUNE/JULY NEWS LETTER– Check Our website in the next few days for new project completed. UNTOUCHABLE Bobber, our softail base model bobber with upgrades – starting at $19,500.00 HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE! 4th of July and Remember All Those who gave theirs so we can have freedom! SOUTH SIDE KUSTOMS 3rd ANNUAL CHARITY BIKE RAFFLE is American Red Cross Themed Bike, Benefits American Red Cross Greater Buffalo Chapter (100% of Proceeds) – $10.00 each or 3-$25.00 , Tickets will be available thru www.buffaloredcross.org DISCOUNTS- South Side Kustoms SUPPORTS OUR TROOPS! As Well as Law Enforcement/Firemen/EMTs – WE Give mentioned service personel (active/reserve/gaurd/retired) a 10% off discount on parts (excludes sales/discounts/apparel/helmets) OR $1,000 off a custom built motorcycle! It’s the least we can do to say THANK YOU for doing what you do! BIKE NIGHT – THURSDAYS AFTER THE SQUARE – at CLUB W , 199 Delaware Ave – South Side Kustoms and Club W host a bike night every Thursday right after Thursday in the Square! Contests / Prizes / Drink Specials / GOOD LIVE BANDS / GRAND PRIZE at END OF THE SEASON is a CUSTOM PAINT JOB by Air-FX, make sure you purchase your tickets to get yourself some NEW PAINT!http://www.checkoutthew.com/ *******CHECK OUT OUR NEW STINGER BASE MODEL! STARTING AT ONLY $17k!!!!******* WE ARE ACCEPTING DEALERS FOR OUR APPAREL AND BASE MODEL MOTORCYCLES! LESS THEN 2 WEEKS AWAY!!!!! June 29th 2008 (Sunday) – South Side Kustoms 1st Annual American Red Cross Bike Run (supported and sponsored by AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS)- Registration 11 am – 1pm, Leaves 1:30pm from American Red Cross on Deleware Ave runs out to American Legion Post in East Aurora, NY and back to the Buckin’ Buffalo (Franklin Ave – downtown Buffalo) for After Party! AFter Party starts at 3:30 pm and there will be a $10.00 cover charge at the door for those people who would like to attend after party but not the ride. RIDE COST $20.00 for single rider $25.00 for couple (includes food/entertainment/ride pin). Door Prizes/Giveaways/ 50-50 Raffle/ Chance to Win American Red Cross Theme bike built by South Side Kustoms $10 a ticket or 3-$25 , DRAWING at AFTER PARTY – http://www.buffaloredcross.org –Jason McCudden (Owner) CLASSIC U.S. CHOPPERS BOARDTRACK RACER FRAMES NOW AVAILABLE AT MC ADVANTAGES–Honoring the look and attitude from an era long gone, the U.S. Choppers Boardtrack Racer Frame has sent new styles and design ideas to grace to the covers of magazines, books and imaginations of bike builders the world around. Each Boardtrack Racer frame features a single cradle design and low slung weight distribution for incredible lean angles and an insanely fun ride. It fits most ?39-later Big Twins up to 124″ (excluding shovelheads). The frame comes complete with internal fork stop kit, rear axle and rear axle eccentrics. An integrated gas/oil tank is available separately. –Adam Roorda BIKERNET READER ENTERS CONTEST FOR KNOCKOUT PIPES– Attached are two pics of my Shovel. You can make history again by selecting this Shovel, because I have never won anything! I sent a couple of pics when I was building this classic bike. The engine was rebuilt at Pete Hill Cycles another Motorcycle Hall of Famer. –Slabside Mike Hold on. Our Judges are still out (to lunch).–Snake MODULAR AND BARE BONES MOUNTS FOR EVERY MACHINE–Paughco is now distributing the entire line of exclusive components from Yankee Engineuity. One of the best kept secrets in the custom H-D industry, YE manufactures extremely high quality, replacement accessories that address unique needs and fitment requirements. Most are built on a ?Modular Platform? which allows builders to add, remove and change the set-up without eliminating the entire component. As an example YE motor mounts are able to accept numerous coils and coil mounts while retaining the basic mount. Or you can order one of their units bare like the one show at top right that fits models all the way from 1948 through 1984. Regardless of the year or model you are working on Paughco has a YE mount to cover your needs. Manufactured from billet aluminum and polished to a flawless finish the unique top motor mounts start at just $136.06. For complete details call 775-246-5738 or catch them on the Web at www.paughco.com
Son-in-Law of Wino Joe
–Matt Black
–TCB Magazine | matt@tcbmagazine.com.au 
South Side Kustoms
146 Barnard St.
Buffalo, Ny 14206
716-823-6279
MC Advantages
1-800-726-9620
www.MCAdvantages.com
DIAMOND EDITION PARTS FROM COVINGTONS–COVINGTONS Customs has increased its line of Diamond Edition parts with the addition of three new items.The fork slider covers are from CNC machined billet aluminum and fit ’80 and onward FLH models. The finish is black anodizing with diamond-cut fins. To match the slider covers, Covingtons are also now producing diamond-edged Street Glide dash inserts and gas doors.
The two other new parts work with the stock dash assembly on ’08 Street Glides, ’06 onward Street Glides, ’04 and ’05 FLHTCSEs. Like the covers, they are anodized and diamond-cut from CNC machined billet aluminum.
COVINGTONS CUSTOMS
Woodward, Oklahoma, USA
Tel: 580 256 2939
Fax: 580 256 2296
E-mail: info@covingtonscyclecity.com
www.covingtonscustoms.com
VENDOR SPACES AVAILABLE AT GLENCOE AMPHITHEATER INSIDE THE GLENCOE CAMPRESORT–We currently seeking established vendors to sell, demonstrate and promote their companies at this years Rock?N the Rally concert event (August 4th, 5th, and 6th) being held at the Glencoe Amphitheater inside the Glencoe Camp Resort in Sturgis, South Dakota. Our confirmed artists performing inside ?the world?s largest amphitheater?, will be the legendary rock band KISS on August 4th, John Fogerty & Meatloaf on Aug. 5th and country superstar Kenny Chesney brings his ?Poets and Pirates Tour? to the stage on August 6th. This will be the premiere concert event during Sturgis Bike Week.
We are currently offering exclusive vending spaces within the Glencoe Amphitheater. With a maximum capacity of 100,000, and an estimated 150,000 attendees for the three day event, the Rock?N the Rally event is sure to be the venue for maximizing your exposure.
The event is being produced by Rozone Productions, located in Austin, TX. Our competitive pricing and large demographic is a perfect fit for any company looking to promote themselves to a captive audience. As an exclusive vendor (if approved), contracted vendors will have first right of refusal for next years event.
–Mark Ballinas
Vendor Relations
Rock?N the Rally 2008
markballinas@hotmail.com
512-788-1978
TOP STREAMLINERS TO BATTLE IT OUT FOR ABSOLUTE MOTORCYCLE WORLD RECORD AT THE BUB MOTORCYCLE SPEED TRIALS IN SEPTEMBER–GRASS VALLEY, CA; BUB Racing has announced that the Bonneville Salt Flats will again be a battle ground for the top motorcycle Streamliners in September.
In 2006 Three of the top speed motorcycles, the Top 1 Ack Attack, BUB ?Seven? and the E-Z-Hook fought strong and hard for the title World Record Holder. The Top 1 Ack Attack, piloted by Rocky Robinson, was the first to break the 16 year old record on the first day of the Annual BUB Speed Trials. 2 days later, 7-time Grand National Flat-Track champion Chris Carr, fresh from the Springfield Mile, screamed down the 11 mile course to grab the record at 350.884mph.
Sam Wheeler in the E-Z Hook streamliner made a one way pass of 355mph but was unable to back it up as required by the F?d?ration Internationale De Motocyclisme (FIM) to achieve a world record, thus leaving Chris Carr and the BUB ?Seven? streamliner with the World record in their hands.
2007 saw less than favorable conditions at the BUB Speed Trials, with the Top 1 Ack Attack the only streamliner making an attempt, ending in a shattering crash at 300mph.Completely rebuilt, the Top 1 Ack Attack will again challenge the record, with the E-Z Hook/Wheeler/Swissperformance streamliner also joining the fray, while the BUB ?Seven? streamliner is waiting in the wings to topple another challenger and put a bigger number in the record books. In addition, Max Lambky in the Black Lightning, a double engine Vincent streamliner will mount a challenge for the record. But even in the tough conditions the Bikernet 5-Ball Racing Team set the World’s Fastest Panhead record and took home an award for the best engineered motorcycle for 2007
All teams are hoping that the weather conditions from 2006 are replicated, and that history can be re-written in another exciting challenge on the Salt flats. The BUB Speed Trials has a number of entries in the range of National and World record classes, from 50cc to 3000cc. With more world record attempts planning to be made than ever before, in addition to the Absolute record, the top record for a conventional motorcycle is also being challenged. Set in 2005 at 252.832mph the record is currently held by John Noonan on a turbo-charged Hayabusa. Included in the mix are also a number of electric motorcycles, diesel bikes and rider?s ranging in age from 14 to 80+. With over 240 motorcycles pre-entered, this year will have an exciting range of record attempts and plenty to see for the motorcycle enthusiasts
Dates for the 2008 Annual Motorcycle Speed Trials are 2nd- 7th September 2008. Limited late entries are still being accepted and spectators can purchase tickets through BUB Racing, or pay at the gate.
JOIN AMERICAN MOTORJOURNALIST MIKE SEATE AND HIS FILM CREW FROM THE USA TV’S SPEED CHANNEL– for a Rockers and Cafe Racer Ride-Out on Saturday 13th September 2008.
The Ride-Out, part of the cafe’s 70th anniversary celebrations and the 15th annual Ace Cafe Reunion weekend, is from the Ace to the London Motorcycle Museum in Greenford, and will leave the cafe at Noon.
On returning to the Ace, all Cafe Racer motorcycles on the ride-out will be eligible to compete in a unique cafe racer competition, with awards and prizes being presented at the cafe from 3pm for the best machine and two runners-up, by our special invited guests, Colin Campbell, Dave Degens and David Hailwood.
The event will be featured in an upcoming USA television documentary on the Ton Up era, Cafe Racers, Rockers and the legendary Ace Cafe London.
Those with fascinating stories to tell may be asked to present their tales to the crew who will be on location filming throughout the Reunion weekend, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th at the cafe and on the Brighton Burn Up Run, Sunday 14th September.
A special screening of the film, titled ‘Cafe Society’ will be shown at Ace Cafe London at a later date.
Ride With The Rockers!
–LINDA WILSMORE
Ace Cafe London
Tel: ++44 (0)20 8961 1000
Website: www.ace-cafe-london.com
Ace Cafe London
Ace Corner
North Circular Road
Stonebridge
London
NW10 7UD
New from SPAEHN UNIVERSITY OF BIKES– Doctor Bob and Professor Bob based on the Harley-Davidson Street Bob.Doctor Bob and Professor Bob: SPAEHN UNIVERSITY OF BIKES introduces two new innovative customizing concepts for the Harley-Davidson Street Bob with these two bikes.
Armin Spaehn, owner of SPAEHN-RACING (Alt Kellm?nzer Weg 10, 88486 Kirchberg, Germany, Telephone: +49 / (0) 73 54 / 93 58 98, Telefax: +49 / (0) 73 54 / 93 58 97, E-mail: bike@spaehnbikeuniversity.com, Internet www.spaehnbikeuniversity.com ), is customizing motorcycles for 13 years. Now he adds his new SPAEHN UNIVERSITY OF BIKES product line for the American brand to his streetfighter program.
Using this enormous know-how the German expert created the two bikes Doctor Bob and Professor Bob.
Both motorcycles are equipped with the excitingly designed SPAEHN UNIVERSITY OF BIKES fuel tank / seat combination which is steelmade by hand. The single seat is upholstered with finest Alcantara.
Doctor Bob is the name of the more extreme version: The front end is characterized by the SPAEHN UNIVERSITY OF BIKES upside-down front fork with matching cover tubes. It is controlled by a 290 millimeters wide high-polished SPAEHN UNIVERSITY OF BIKES fork bridge. As a result the bike has a large 4.5Jx17 spoked rim with 160/60 R 17 tire in front. The rear swingarm gives room for a 8.5Jx18 rear wheel with a 245/40 R 18 tire.
Professor Bob has a more discreet suspension using on the standard front fork. In this version the 4.5Jx17 front wheel is covered with a 145/90 R 17 tire. The 8Jx16 rear wheel is shod with a 245/50 R16 tire.
The handmade SPAEHN UNIVERSITY OF BIKES sport exhaust systems for the Street Bob are available in two different versions: The customer has the choice between a street-legal exhaust with EC-certificate or a racing version called TRACK.
The SPAEHN UNIVERSITY OF BIKES Doctor Bob and Professor Bob concepts are optionally available in form of complete conversions or single parts. The fuel tank / seat combination e.g. costs 2,380 Euros.
NEW PRODUCTS FROM KUSTOM KOLORS– Kustom Kolors Ink is proud to announce the addition of some killer new products to our ever growing parts and accessories catalog!! We have the pleasure of being able to offer our customers TP Engineering products! We have just added two Huge motors to our iventory! We have added a TP Engineering 114″ and a 124″ motor. Both are available in either a polished, or SHOW polished finish! We are offering 10% off the purchase of either one of these works of art! Both are backed by an unlimited mileage one year guarantee! All motors are started and ran before they leave the factory, so they are ready to be installed and ridin hard!!
We are also pleased to announce the addition of TP Engineering tranny’s to our product line too! We offer either a five or six speed model, both show polished finished!! Please stop by our web site and have a look see! Feel free to call, or Email with any questions you might have!
Ride Safe
–Patrick R.
Owner,
Kustom Kolors Ink.
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