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THE POPE OF PIPE PUMPS UP YOUR SOFTAIL PERFORMANCE You have a Softail that is lowered and needs more clearance or have a Softail where you rip the curves and want to hit it even harder?
THE POPE ? Has built a new pipe from D&D Performance Enterprises called the Low Cat that has an up swept in the back and allows your Harley to corner without scraping. It?s dyno tuned so you can expect maximum horsepower with a high performance air cleaner and tuner.
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BUELL AND BILANSKY PREVAIL IN ASRA PRO THUNDERBIKE–Penalty Determines Winner After a Four-Bike Battle at Summit Point.
Summit Point, W.V. (May 26, 2008) ? Hal?s H-D/Buell/Hal?s Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky was declared the winner of the third round of the 2008 American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National series at Summit Point Motorsports Park after the apparent winner was penalized for blocking. Bilansky, riding a Buell XB12R Firebolt, crossed the finish line behind BMW rider Nate Kern, but Kern was penalized two positions for weaving three times to block Bilansky?s attempts to pass as the pair raced out of the final turn. The penalty moved Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok to second place, as Kern dropped to third.
It was a fitting finish to a very dramatic Pro Thunderbike National that saw Bilansky, Kern, Estok and H-D/Buell of Frederick rider Bryan Bemisderfer battling for the lead for most of the nine-lap race. Bemisderfer set the tone for the weekend when he lapped the recently repaved Summit Point circuit on his Buell XB12R Firebolt in 1:16.821 to take the pole in qualifying on Sunday, setting a new Thunderbike lap record 1.2 seconds faster than the previous mark held by Estok, the defending Thunderbike champion. Kern qualified second at 1:17.102, followed by Bilansky and Bison Racing/Eagle H-D/Buell rider Walt Sipp, all under the previous Thunderbike lap record.
Bilansky, Estok, Kern and Bemisderfer broke away from the field on the first lap, and all but Bemisderfer would swap the lead during the course of the race as the four riders passed and repassed. Bemisderfer dropped out on lap eight with a mechanical problem. Kern and Estok bumped in a turn on lap eight, causing Estok to ride off-track for a short time, as Kern took the lead with Bilansky on his rear tire.
?On the white-flag lap, I showed Kern a wheel in the first turn, but I couldn?t pass him,? said Bilansky. ?After that, he was really protecting the racing line and did not give me another good opportunity, so I knew I would have to get a good drive on him out of the last turn. On the last straight I was just inches from his back tire and pulled out of the draft to pass and he moved over to block me three times. He beat me to the line by a wheel.?
Immediately after the race, ASRA officials penalized Kern two positions for making more than one move to break another rider?s draft.
?I didn?t even need to protest,? said Bilansky. ?The officials told me to just go to the dyno test, because everyone saw what happened. The Hal?s crew put a strong Buell under me again today, and I?m pretty sure I would have nipped him at the line if he gave me a chance to make a clean pass.?
Sipp finished in fourth position, followed by Buell riders Seth Buchbinder, Joe Rozynski (Sound Waves/Hal?s Speed Shop) and Sam Rozynski (Sound Waves/Hal?s Speed Shop). Twelve of the 14 Thunderbike entries were riding Buell XB12R motorcycles.
Despite the penalty, Kern retains the Thunderbike season points lead after three ASRA National events. Kern has 92 points, Sipp is second with 81 points, followed by Estok with 72. Bilansky, who missed one race, is fourth with 54 points.
The next stop on the eight-race ASRA Pro Thunderbike schedule is the 8th Annual Virginia Festival of Speed, June 21-22, at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.
LEE PARKS TRAINING SESSIONS EXPAND–I’ve been crazy busy putting on Total Control Advanced Riding Clinics and Instructor Trainings around the country so We have several new dates for Total Controls across the country including the first classes in Atlanta, Texarkana, AR, Brookfield, CT, Longview, WA, Canton, NY, and Paonia, CO. We will also soon be adding dates for classes in Austin, TX and Searcy, AR. Send us an e-mail if you are interested in being on the waiting list for one of those locations.
I’d also like thank Motorcycle Cruiser, Rider and Two Wheel Tuner for the recent stories about the Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic and our Laguna Tail Pack.
I’ve also added a couple brand new products to check out in the newsletter. The McCuff No-Spill is the easiest, fastest way to fill up your bike in less time with less mess-a must for long-distance riders. After many requests we are proud to introduce our Cube-It Packing Cubes that make packing for your trips fun and easy. You’ll want to get several for motorcycle, car and airline travel.
–Lee Parks
leeparksdesign@psnnewsletter.com>
BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN REPORTER SUPPORTS OUR BONNEVILLE BOOK– I just sent the email below to the Dry Lakes Racers Australia people. http://www.dlra.org.au/landspeedbooks.htm
They have a whole lot of books on dry lake racing listed on their web site including one I?ve never heard of –
Flat Out: The Race for the Motorcycle World Land Speed Record
Author: Rocky Robinson 2007, in English, hardcover / 256 Pages, color and black and white photos
Anyway, hopefully they may contact Wolfgang about stocking your book.
Cheers
–Doc
Doc Robinson
Associate & Technical Editor
Heavy Duty Magazine
www.heavyduty.com.au
Dear Sirs,
Just thought you may be interested in stocking a new book by Keith R. Ball about motorcycle land speed record attempts at Bonneville.I have just reviewed a copy for Heavy Duty magazine and it?s a great book.
The blurb below is from the Wolfgang Publications website at http://www.wolfpub.com/
Cheers
–Doc Robinson
How to Build A Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle$24.95–
The phrase, Bonneville Salt Flats, strikes a chord with any true gear-head. For motorcycle enthusiasts the allure is even stronger. How to Build a Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle documents the construction of The Worlds Fastest Panhead, conceived and assembled by Keith Ball, former editor or Easyriders magazine and current owner of Bikernet.com, the most popular biker stop on the internet. Keith walks the reader through all the steps involved in the creation of a true Bonneville Salt Flats motorcycle. From choosing a class to picking an frame, from finding an engine builder to minimizing the aerodynamic drag at 200 miles per hour, Keith explains the how and why of building a Salt Flats motorcycle. A project of this size is bound to suffer setbacks. Keith Ball uses a personal, narrative style to take the readers on a wild ride, through the ups and downs of building The World?s Fastest Panhead. So come along for the ride down the salt with the man who is perhaps the best known motorcycle journalist.
MONSTER TRIKES FOR THE LONG HAUL–Check out our custom built, V-8 powered trike, designed by motorcycle legend, Don Center. Iron Horse is America’s premiere 3-wheeled, hot rod motorcycle!
JUNE 21 – SORE ASS RUN – PORT RICHEY TO PANAMA CITY — The Sore Ass Run will be quite a good distance this year, over 250 miles! This will be a rain or shine event and it will probably be raining somewhere so make sure you pack you rain gear! This will be a 7 card poker run with stops in Port Richey, Crystal River, Chiefland, Perry, Panacea, Eastpoint and Panama City. Registration starts at 8am with the first bike out by 9am and the last bike out by 10pm. Each paid poker hand will get an official t-shirt, official patch and competition certificate.
The End Stop will be at Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant 15201 Front Beach Road. Panama City Beach, FL 850-235-2420. The Condo’s/Hotel is right across the street at Origin’s at Seahaven. 15100 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Reservation hotline is 888-908-0006 with the Reservation code – THROTTLE. Hands are $35 per person or $60 per couple. Hotel/condo rates vary per size of the room and couples in a room. Three couples can get a three bedroom condo for as little as $77 per couple – Beach view for a three bedroom will be $87 per couple! What a deal!!! For more info call Full Throttle Magazine at 813-814-1424
PRIME TIME BAR AND GRILL11408 US HWY 19 PORT RICHEY, FL 34668 727-869-9707– registration is from 8am till 10am with the first bike out at 9am and last bike out at 10am.
Stops include these locations:
Port Richey – Prime Time Bar and Grill
Crystal River / Homosassa – Crystal River Harley-Davidson
Chiefland – BBQ Bills
Perry – Spring Creek Lounge
Panacea – Posey’s Steam Room
Eastpoint – White Eagle Lounge
Panama City Beach – Sharkey’s Beachfront Restaurant
Make plans as this is a full day of riding and a great party at the end. Any other questions please call us at 813-814-1424 or e-mail tonyc@fullthrottleusa.com
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RICK FAIRLESS INTRODUCES NEW BETTIE FRAME–Dallas, TX (May 13, 2008)- Rick Fairless is proud to announce the availability of his new innovative frame, ?Bettie.? A frame this unique could only come from the mind of Rick Fairless and the craftsmen at Strokers Dallas, and it is now available to become part of your next project!
Built to carry an 18″ x 300 rear tire on a rigid frame, this one of a kind frame is constructed from custom bent .120 six inch tubing that has been sectioned to contain both the oil and the gas in the same tube. A 2″ dead air space insulates the oil tank from the gas tank.
?Bettie? comes with rear axle and axle covers, and is also available in a softail frame.
SPECS:
Frame: 3 out- 1 up
Rake: 45 degrees
Neck Height: 19″
Rear Wheel: 18″ x 300
Front Wheel: 21″
Secondary Belt Drive: RSD
Overall Frame Length: 71.5″
For more information, or to place an order, call the Strokers Dallas parts department at 214-357-0707 or visit them online at www.strokersdallas.com.
LEATHER SHIRT FOR HARD RIDIN WOMEN— Designed for those times when you just don?t need a jacket but want protection.
Leather designer, Bob Kay, created the midnight black shirt especially for hard ridin women. It offers full protection in a light weight and has the feel of lamb and the durability of cowhide in a light weight.
Check it out in the Black Market.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 PRODUCTION UNDERWAY–The new XR1200 is officially rolling off the assembly line in Kansas City for delivery to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Some of us had been hoping that with the return of the Indy Mile to the U.S. this year, Harley Davidson would take the opportunity to unveil the XR1200 to the home folks, but, reading through the news item makes it look less likely.
NEW EUROPEAN FEATURE DESTINED FOR BIKERNET.COM– I just shot a feature about a real good guy name Al, age 67 now, who has been riding all his life long on self bobbed bikes.
What you see here is a former 79′ E-Glide, formerly purchased with all the crap that can be found on stock Glides.
Many custom built details. Even the handshift is built by Al himself. He is a huge fan of the USA and a few years ago the bike looked like a WLA, army-green with the Army-star on the tank.
It is because as kid he experienced the invasion of US-troops in 1945 in our region as liberation. After weeks of heavy bombing by allied forces Brits and esp US troops marched in and not a single more bomb fell. It was the quietest and safest Easter then in ’45 that Albert ever had as kid.
He rode all kinds of Harleys, always bobbed, for it’s his style ever since. It would be a great pleasure and honor for him to appear on Bikernet.com.
I personally think he deserves a notice coz he is one of the most US-patriotic non-Americans I’ve ever met.
–Andreas
Of course we’ll feature it–Bandit
GUN SUPPORTERS NEED TO STEP UP–Please vote on this gun issue question with USA Today. It will only take a few seconds of your time. Then pass the link on to all the folks you know. Hopefully these results will be published later this month. This upcoming year will become critical for gun owners with the Supreme Court accepting the District of Columbia case against the right for individuals to bear arms.
First – vote on this one.Second – launch it to other folks and have THEM vote -then we will see if the results get published.
Vote in the USA Today poll – click on the link below.The Question is:
Does the Second Amendment give individuals the right to bear arms?
Vote here:http://www.usatoday.com/news/quickquestion/2007/november/popup5895.htm
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