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DALLAS PARTY THIS WEEKEND–Happy Spring Maddy Rose & SoulMix Friends!! Come join us this Saturday night, April 12, from 6 to 9 pm, at the Balcony Club atop the historic Lakewood Theatre in Dallas at 1825 Abrams Road. We are planning a great Spring Happy Hour with our favorite friends and some kickin R&B and soulful smooth jazz tunes!
Be sure to check out our site at myspace: www.myspace.com/maddyroseandsoulmix and check out our new photos and tunes.
Hope to see you on Saturday night, it’s always the best time with our friends at the Balcony Club!
xoxoxoxo
–Sandy (aka Maddy Rose) PHOTO BELOW: Maddy Rose and SoulMix at the Easter Seals “Walk with Me” at Bachman Lake.
RAYTHEON SPONSORS RUN FOR THE WALL–If you could send this out to your bro’s that would be great. We talked last week, I am putting on a “RFTW” Veterans BBQ fund-raiser at my work. All proceeds go to the “RFTW”(Run For The Wall). The website www.RFTW.org has all the info. See attachment flyer for all the info on the BBQ. Hopefully you can make it down and join us. All Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans get in for free. If you have any questions please call me.
Thanks Danny
BUILDERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE TO COMPETE IN STURGIS–STURGIS, S.D. ? Fact, not fiction – the world really does come to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The AMD Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building will draw exceptional builders from around the globe to the Black Hills of South Dakota to compete for the coveted title again in 2008.
The World Championship saw over 100 of the best engineered custom motorcycles from 22 states and 11 countries compete in downtown Sturgis on Lazelle Street in 2007. This year the event is expecting to bring over 125 bikes from a record number of countries for the 5th anniversary of the Official World Championship.
Champions Hall, home of the Official World Championship, is open 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 2 August through Wednesday 6 August. The new World Champion will be crowned at the exciting awards ceremonies on Wednesday at 4:00 pm.
For more information on the truly international Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building held during the 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally visit www.AMDChampionship.com
2007/2008 AFFILIATE SHOWS
BigTwin Bikeshow & Expo – Rosmalen, Netherlands
Bike Expo International – Padova, Italy
Canadian Championship of Bike Building – Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Cool Breaker Custom Show – Yokohama, Japan
Gold Coast Bike Week – Carrara, Queensland, Australia
INTERMOT ? Cologne, Germany
Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show ? Dublin, Ireland
Llunatica Benicassim – Benicassim (Castellon), Spain
Moscow Custom & Tuning Show ? Moscow, Russian Federation
Moto Clube Faro Bike Show – Faro, Algarve, Portugal
Rod ‘n Custom Show ? Budapest, Hungary
VANCE AND HINES BIG RADIUS PIPES–VANCE & Hines Big Radius 2-into-1 exhaust system is available for Big Dog motorcycles. The company is offering pipes for ’06-’07 K9, Bulldog and Mastiff and the ’08 Ridgeback 330. In addition, the pipes are available to fit Harley-Davidson Softails (’86-’06 and ’07-’08) and ’06-’08 Dyna models.
The Big Radius 2-into-1 system uses double wall chrome plated tubing to protect against bluing and ships with oxygen sensor mounts. For H-D applications the pipes can be used in conjunction with the Vance & Hines Fuelpak on fuel injected models.
Big Dog owners also have the option of fitting the Big Radius pipes, a 2-into-2 system, for ’05-’07 Pitbull, Ridgeback, Chopper, Bulldog and Mastiff and the ’06-’07 K9 and Mastiff. The pipes feature full-length 2-1/2in heat shields and scalloped end tips.
The pipes are offered in chrome or black finish. The H-D compatible pipes work with the Fuelpak, have O2 sensor mounts and are available for ’07-’08 Touring models, ’86-’06 and ’07-’08 Softails and ’91-’05 and ’06-’08 Dynas.
VANCE & HINES
Santa Fe Springs, California, USA
Tel: 562 921 5388
Fax: 562 802 7466
E-mail: Info@vanceandhines.com
www.vanceandhines.com
BIKERNET POLITICALLY CORRECT SEMINAR– Everyone is in a hurry to scream ‘racism’ these days! A customer asked :’In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?’
The clerk looks at him and says, ‘Are you Polish?’The guy (clearly offended) says, ‘Well, yes I am. But let me ask you something.”If I had asked for Italian sausage would you ask me if I was Italian?”Or if I had asked for German bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German?”Or if I asked for a kosher hot dog would you ask me if I was Jewish?”Or if I had asked for a Taco would you ask if I was Mexican?”Would you? Would you?’
The clerk says, ‘Well, no!’
‘If I asked for some Irish whiskey, would you ask if I was Irish?’
‘Well, I probably wouldn’t!’
With deep self-righteous indignation, the guy says, ‘Well then, why did you ask me if I’m Polish because I asked for Polish sausage?
The clerk replies, ‘Because you’re in Home Depot.’
–from Jester
BIKERNET DAYTONA CAMPING CONNECTION–Hey Bandit,Some of my members talked to you at Daytona, believe it was at Willies Tropical. They told me I need to send you some infoabout our campground.
The flyer pretty much covers what’s going on, but not everything. We have 30 RV sites with full hook ups as well as some sites withwater and electric.
I guess I need to get of my lazy ass and join the Cantina again, missing the stories and the Thursday News.
David Lydick, MCP, A+
Cell (814)330-4514
E-Mail dlydick@sheetz.com
SCOTT JACOBS CORRECTION, DON’T TELL SCOTT HE’S IN PARIS UNDER A BRIDGE WITH A BOTTLE OF WINE, FRENCH BREAD AND SOME WONDERFUL CHEESE–My email sent on 4/7 ?Monthly Special?, depicted the incorrect photo for the artwork by Scott Jacobs. Please click this link to our website if you?d like to see the actual SILVER LINING. (the previous was a similar painting STERLING SILVER) Sorry about the mix-up.
–Cheers,
Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453 www.scottjacobsstudio.com
COLORADO LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, WOUNDED RIGHT-OF-WAY (HB-1104) BILL PUT DOWN– There’s an old truth that states there’s two things you don’t want to see being made — legislation and sausage. Many times, the two are indistinguishable from one another. Such is the case with House Bill 1104 “Aggravated Right-of-Way Offense”, which sought to close a “gray area” in Colorado statute. The bill provided penalty-of-scale exposure to Rights-of-Way violators whose actions result in bodily injury or death to others — on parity, harmonization, and congruency with the same outcomes as defined in the historical, existing language of the Careless Driving statutes. The current Right-of-Way laws in Colorado make no provision for bodily injury or death, therefore an offender who is charged with a ROW violation (even when injury or death occurs) generally pays a fine by mail and receives automatic plea bargained-down points (as little as one point) for the violation.
The bill was engineered with the intent of providing fair, equal policy for all road users. Designed primarily by citizens who understand the shortcomings of existing law through many years of research and review, the bill was requested by a motorcycle-riding House legislator who stated his wish to pursue ROW remedy. The team of pro-bill testifiers included motorists, motorcyclists and bicyclists (and their lobby) as well the formal, visible supporting testimonies from representatives of the District Attorneys’ Council and the Sheriffs’ Association. We knew we had served-up a prime T-bone steak bill.
Bewildering opposition to the bill came from the trucking industry, in the form of Mr. Greg Fulton (President of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association) who stated that he represented the CMCA and their members, he also stated the opposition of the Teamsters union; and Mr. Charles Bayley, representing Waste Management Inc. (a national and North American company.) Their testimonies basically stated that a truck driver could lose their job if convicted of a misdemeanor (no such law exists in Colorado.) In three formal committee hearings (they were afforded an extra hearing opportunity), at no time did they substantiate their claim or provide proof or statistics that truck drivers were more adversely at-risk, or how this could happen. (This is truly more of a matter between employee and employer, and not the state’s business. If the driver has a chronic pattern of violations, the state DOR/DMV may consider suspension or revocation based on the points accumulation, or egregious! ness of the offense, the same as other vehicle operators.) The outcome of all of the committee hearings was unanimous passage.
In spite of this, the trucking lobby had its’ own version of how things should be: they wanted a simple fine for a “first” offense, in the amount of $400, as an “infraction” (a minor offense), even if someone else got killed. They lobbied and bullied for this behind the scenes, and they got it. The prime sponsor of the bill, without informing us, put this torpedo amendment in the bill on second reading on the House floor; it was passed out on third reading in that form to the Senate. Not only was the amendment an abomination, it was an illogical, unworkable attempt to ‘fit’ something into the statutory scheme to appease the truckers.
In our subsequent meeting with our Senate sponsor Greg Brophy (himself a ROW victim), we agreed to strip the amendment out and restore the bill to its’ original version. We accomplished this in committee, and the bill was sent to the senate floor. This time, the trucking lobby influenced a number of senators, with the conclusion that the same Ho! use-originated amendment was re-inserted to the bill — this was done in a slap-in-the-face third reading and resulting final passage. Then the bill was sent back to the House for ‘concurrence.’
It was at this point we knew the bill either had to go back to its’ original form (highly unlikely) or pressure the House leadership to assist in its’ demise. We focused on a number of rationales:
1) The bill never needed any “tinkering” at all, but we were not likely to restore it this late in the process. If the bill’s prime sponsor wouldn’t fight for a clean bill, who else would?
2) D.A.’s/judicial wouldn’t support the bill in its amended form — it goes against their traditional decision-making and discretion.
3) The legislature was essentially sanctioning – putting a $400 “price tag” in statute – for a life.
4) The governor would probably veto the bill in this form (he was a former prosecutor who understands the law); he would stand with the judicial branch
5) The bill was now “sausage”
6) Most importantly, we would never agree to support a $400 fine for the loss of a life in a Right-of-Way violation !! We placed communications with the House leaders and other legislators to pressure a “kill” on the bill. The Assistant Majority Leader stated “At the request of the bill sponsor, I move the bill be laid over until May 8..” The majority voted for this action. Since the legislative session ends on May 7, the bill will receive no further action and is finished. This was done on April 1st — April Fool’s Day. How ironic.
You can view the bill and its’ history at: www.leg.state.co.us
We thank all of the legislative team and testifiers; also, the American Motorcyclist Association and the folks who provided backside support. We also thank and commend Senator Greg Brophy for sponsoring the senate-side and his efforts in fighting a for a clean, unadulterated bill. Although we were not successful in this attempt, we come away knowing we had a great bill, were engaged in the legislative process with truth and integrity, and rode the high road…
–Dave Christy
Colorado
They’ll gladly pass laws restricting motorcycle noise to a ridiculous level, but it’s okay for citizens to run us down? Does anything make any sense?–Bandit
BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Balancer Shaft Retention Pins.Use this tool to secure the engine balancers on Twin Cam 88 ?B? engineswhen servicing the flywheel assembly. This tool locks into the balancer?ssprocket pin holes to prevent the balancer from turning out of sync with theflywheel.
No.1163 -Use on all Twin Cam? 2000-present ?B? model Softails.
Suggested retail Price: $138.75
BALANCER SHAFT BEARING REMOVER & INSTALLER
Performs like JIMS other bearing removers by simplifying bearing removal.This tool will pull the bearings from the “B” motor case in one easy smoothmotion preventing any damage to the bearing bores. The installing portion ofthis tool is designed to push on the outer diameter of bearings preventingany damage to the bearing or it’s bore. Use installer portion of this toolwith JIMS tool No.33416-80.
No.1167 -Use on all Twin Cam?2000-06 ?B? model Softails.
Suggested retail Price: $102.65
–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com
BIKERNET READER FACES TERRIBLE CIRCUMSTANCES–I aint been a visitor for awhile for personal reasons. We all love the pics of the ladies with there ample bosom and a leather cutoffs etc. But what do you do when you get that terrible news that your OL has breast cancer and has to undergo a full mastectomy!!!!!?
Well that is what happened to us. Jen (you may remember Jen when we cam to visit) went for a regular check up, got called back for further investigation and within 3 weeks the surgeon had done his work.
Well we are old school and we face these things head on an what don’t kill us makes us stronger.
Almost 6 months has passed since the first surgery and everything appears OK and after the reconstructive work outwardly you would be hard pressed to tell the difference
On April 19th Jen is going to do a walk in aid of breast cancer , and if any of the members can spare the price of a gallon of gas they could help make a difference to other women.
http://www.active.com/donate/walkoflife2008/jensasurvivor
Ride Safe
Ride Hard
But Ride Free
–Ferryman
READER’S SPORTY SAVED BY ACCURATE ENGINEERING– Just wanted to show my 1969 XLCH. Started as a basket case. Accurate Engineering rebuilt motor in 1996 – still runs strong.
–Hank Hill
THAT’S THE CRUX–Whatta year. We’re stuck again with the site down due to an over use of neon lights at Strokers Dallas. Rick and his crew pulled the whole city off its power grid. The news is finished and waiting to be launched. A Viking girl and another green menace bike is waiting for the Cantina to open, and I need to write an article about a Pierce single for American Iron Horse. Actually a Texas Tornado took out the Dallas zots.
We’ve been hacked, spammed, slammed and surged so far this year. Hell, it’s only April. Fortunately we’re a resilient lot, and we keep coming back with even more and better content. What can I say? Have a wonderful weekend.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
