Continued From Page 2
BIKERNET REVIEW FROM LONG TIME READER–Wanted to say that I am at a loss as to how you do it.Bikernet has really become the magazine of choice.Publications are becoming irrelevant in today’s world.I now subscribe to Easyriders, Back Street Choppers (Iron Horse) and Cycle Source.I have no idea why, except I like something in the mailbox, I flip thru em and that’s that.I own every issue of Easyriders, every issue since day #1.I don’t know why, just is.
The reason I am writing is your 2008 plea to buy American.You just came from Hawaii, did you see what I saw last October?Disenfranchised Hawaiians living on their islands, yet economically worlds away from their locale. I am fearful the same is looming for the USA.Custom Chrome sold to a Korean consortium? Last week Taylor Oil the largest and most respected Louisiana independent oil company was sold to the Chinese!!!!What the f–k is going on?
I have given up on the bike scene. I have my bike. It will kick ass on anyone’s stocker. I have toured the USA and been riding since 1969. I have nothing to prove to anyone.I am now looking out of country to retire and run a fishing business. A boat, bait and a beer are where I am headed.Sorry to run on but then again so does the Thursday News at times.I respect Bikernet for staying true to the Code of the West ( or is that Long Beach?)
You hang tight, we need ya.
–Anson
WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR REDHEADS–A few weeks ago I related a “night out ” story about going to see a redheaded singer named Raeann and you asked if I came across a picture of her if I would send it on. Well, I found her website today, so here you go !
http://raeannsgroove.com/
–Copey
NEW DIVORCE KIT! NOW ON SHELVES AT YOUR LOCAL Home Depot STORE!!!–This just in from, well I can’t say. We’re looking for a willing participant to photograph using these tools for a Bikernet Tech Tip. I know you’re out there, and we promise not to show the shots (oops, wrong word) to Nancy Grace.
–Renegade
OCC MOTORCYCLES UNVEILS TWO NEW PRODUCTION BIKES AT CINCY’S 2008 V-TWIN EXPO–FEBRUARY 2, 2008 (Cincinnati, OH) — On Friday, February 1, 2008, OCC Motorcycles unveiled two exciting new additions to their award winning Limited Edition Production Bike Line during a special industry-only reception at the 2008 V-Twin Expo. Showcasing the same quality and innovation of their predecessors, The OCC Sweet Amber and The OCC SR Cruiser wowed the crowd, playing on the hottest designs in the industry while incorporating the unexpected features that are hallmarks of OCC’s unmistakable style.
The OCC Sweet Amber pulls strong, sexy curves out of a traditional softail frame, proving performance need not come at the expense of style. Unusual details like an oil tank discreetly mounted in the bomb-proof transmission, 2″ thick Springers and original OCC flow-cut chrome wheels set The OCC Sweet Amber well apart from its competition. An EPA-certified engine unleashes incendiary speed while a large 21″ front and a thick 240 rear tire balance that power with sure-footed stability. Finally, a sleek, low slung design, internal wiring and premium OCC paint designs lend an alluring refinement to a body that’s built for speed.
The OCC SR Cruiser is a classic redefined. A completely re-imagined old style glide, it retains the essential elements of a true bagger: stability, storage and comfort. A dual-style gas tank and twin exhaust pipes that exit out the side of the saddlebags lend an aggressively updated style, while a progressive EPA-certified X-wedge engine and brawny, custom-framed rear 240 add power, steadiness and control. Deftly rendered extra wide bags increase the cargo area without being obtrusive, and a uniquely designed seat is the finishing touch to this stylishly comfortable bike, a new-school roadster ready to take you as far as you want to go.
For more information about the OCC Motorcycles Limited Edition Production Bike Line please contact Debbie Hammer at
Kelly Hudak
mailto:Kelly.Hudak@occmotorcycles.com
484.248.1081.
TWO-WHEELED EXPRESS TRANSPORT ALWAYS ON THE ROAD–Need a bike shipped, moved or transported, Mike will take care of it. He’s currently at home in Cincinnati, Ohio, but soon will head to N.J., Alabama, Maine and by next Friday roll into Miami. Just give him or Erin a call and they’ll hook you up.
RIDE FOR KIDS 2008 CALENDAR– Indiana Ride for Kids,13 July 2008,Pinhook Park,2801 Riverside Dr,South Bend, Indiana,Registration open at 8:00 am,Ride starts Promptly at 9:45 am.
Join us for an escorted charity motorcycle ride through the beautiful Northern Indiana Countryside and support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
After the ride stay for a lite lunch and the Celebration of Life and meet the Stars(young brain tumor survivors) who will join us for the ride.
Contacts
Bobby Newman
mailto:bear.kitten@verizon.net219-324-0706
Ej Ford
mailto:EjFord@verizon.net
219-324-3459
http://www.IndianaRideforKids.org
BIKERNET OPENS FLOWER SHOP–One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he asks about his bill and the barberreplies, ‘I cannot accept money from you. I’m doing communityservice this week.’ The florist is pleased and leaves the shop.
When the barber goes to open his shop the next morningthere is a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen roses waitingfor him at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he triesto pay his bill, the barber again replies, ‘I cannotaccept money from you. I’m doing community servicethis week.’ The cop is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber goes to open up thereis a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen donuts waiting forhim at his door.
Later that day, a college professor comes in for ahaircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barberagain replies, ‘I cannot accept money from you. I’mdoing community service this week.’ The professor isvery happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber opens his shop, thereis a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen different books,such as ‘How to Improve Your Business’ and ‘BecomingMore Successful.
Then, a Congressman comes in for a haircut, and whenhe goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, ‘Icannot accept money from you. I’m doing communityservice this week.’ The Congressman is very happy andleaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber goes to open up,there are a dozen Congressmen lined up waiting for afree haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental differencebetween the citizens of our country and politicians.
–from Nick Roberts
FBI CAN TAP YOUR CELL PHONE–The FBI appears to have begun using a novel form of electronic surveillance in criminal investigations: remotely activating a mobile phone’s microphone and using it to eavesdrop on nearby conversations.
The technique is called a “roving bug,” and it was used on two alleged mobsters, John Ardito and his attorney Peter Peluso. Their Nextel phones were activated by the FBI to listen in on nearby conversations. The FBI views Ardito as one of the most powerful men in the Genovese family, a major part of the national Mafia.
The U.S. Commerce Department’s security office http://www.wasc.noaa.gov/wrso/security warns that “a cellular telephone can be turned into a microphone and transmitter for the purpose of listening to conversations in the vicinity of the phone.” Black Hats can remotely install a piece of software on to any handset, without the owner’s knowledge, which will activate the microphone even when its owner is not making a call.
–from El Jeffe
LIFESTYLES DEALS OF THE WEEK–THESE BIKES JUST IN!We just got in some AWESOME pre-owned bikes at killer prices! Don’t look at the pictures too long, because these deals won’t last.Call the LifeStyle Cycles Bike Sales Department today!(714) 490-0155
2005 HARLEY HERITAGE SPRINGERSuper Clean Bike!ONLY $16,500.00!
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOYChromed Front End! ONLY $15,995.00!
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY HISTORY LESSON, 157 YEARS AGO IN CALIFORNIA–Do you know what happened this week back in 1850, 157 years ago?
California became a state,
The state had no electricity.
The state had no money.
Almost everyone spoke Spanish.
There were gunfights in the streets.
So basically, it was just like California is today, except the women had real breasts, and the men didn’t hold hands.
–from R.H.
CLASSIC HELMETS FROM BILTWELL– OPEN FACE HELMET,__Pudding bowls, Nazi helmets and DOT-approved half helmets each have their place in the pantheon of skid lids, but for our money, nothing looks better or feels more comfortable than an old-fashioned open face helmet. Trouble is, finding an open face that doesn’t make you look like an astronaut is extremely difficult.
NOS helmets are one solution to this problem, but their numbers are dwindling rapidly. When you can find one of these circa ’60s brain buckets, they are usually so moth-eaten and/or overpriced you can’t justify putting one on your head.__Enter the Biltwell novelty helmet.
Our open face design is stylish, comfortable and classic. Our seamless injection-molded ABS plastic outer shell is form fitting and super flexible. Because our non-DOT-approved helmet has no expanded polystyrene (EPS) inner shell, it fits close to the skull-nobody wants to look like a bobble head doll when they’re riding their chopper.
The open-cell foam padding inside our helmet features a moisture wicking fleece Lycra liner for cool, dry comfort. __We offer a wide range of metal flake and solid colors, and a rugged clear coat protects every paint job. There’s a goggle strap retainer on the back, and the helmet edge is protected with durable rubber ribbing. A simple D-ring retention strap holds the Biltwell helmet securely on your head. __
Now, a word about sizing. Miraculously, the Biltwell helmet is one size fits most. Pin-headed bikers who normally wear a 6-5/8 helmet can wear a Biltwell helmet, and their size 8+ pals can squeeze their giant melons into our helmet without discomfort. That’s because the foam padding inside our helmets is really soft and compliant, and because our outer shell is so flexible. Of course, this is the reason why the Biltwell helmet is designed for display and novelty purposes only, and should never be worn to operate an actual motorcycle.
Simply put, Biltwell helmets do not meet any DOT or other safety standards.__MSRP’s:_Solid: $75_Metalflake: $114_
WWW.biltwellinc.com
NEW DATE AND NEW LOCATIONFOR THE 22nd BIKER FEST INT.—THE BIKER FEST GOES BACK TOOSOPPO (UDINE – NORTH-EAST ITALY) FROM 5th TO 8th JUNE 2008 www.bikerfest.com
The appointment with the most famous and spectacular Italian biker rally, the BIKER FEST INTERNATIONAL moves up of two weeks:the 22nd edition of the BIKER FEST takes place from 5th to 8th June 2008 in OSOPPO (Udine – North-East Italy).
The 22nd BIKER FEST moves to the wonderful Rivellino Park in Osoppo (Udine – North-East Italy); this area covers more than 240.000 square meters and it is very easy to reach (only 1 km from the exit Gemona-Osoppo of the Highway A23 Udine-Tarvisio-Salzburg).
The organizers are ready to welcome thousands of motorbike fans with wonderful shows, international music and a lot of fun.
In a few weeks you will find detailed information and the programme of the event in our website www.bikerfest.com, available even in English and German.
Meanwhile, mark the NEW DATE and the NEW LOCATION in your calendar:22nd BIKER FEST – from 5th to 8th June 2008 in Osoppo (Udine – North-East Italy)
On Sunday 8th June takes place even the 13th US CAR REUNION (US cars meeting)
The organizers thank you for you cooperation!
Associazione Custombiker –
Via Ciro di Pers 39, 33030 Majano (UDINE) –
Italy
Tel. + 39.0432-948777
– Fax: 0432-948606
– e-mail: info@bikerfest.it
– www.bikefest.com
REDNECK ENGINEERING FOR SOFTAIL BAGGERS–Redneck Eng has several things going on. The Buell kits are still a good product line, plus our Baggers kits are growing. We just built one for Jerry Crawford(MN Hamster) and we are doing a Buell for Richard Robles(friend of Dominick Rubaclava), sold a Buell kit to Tony Trowbridge(MN Hamster). Hotop bought two bagger kits, the Shadleys bought one. Thank goodness for friends.
A lot of our biz is overseas and Canada. I think they are coming of age and dollar valuation is in their favor. S. Korea, Switzerland, UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Australia, S. Africa, even sent a bagger to a Sheik in Saudi Arabia.
Watch for a Bikernet feature on a Redneck Softail Bagger that I rode to Bonneville last year. It’s gonna blow you away.
–Mike
Redneck
Redneck@redneckenginuity.com>
NEW TWO-UP LOW REAR SHOCK KIT FOR SPORTSTER MODELS– Suspension Rates Tuned for Touring with a Passenger or Luggage.
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 29, 2008) – Harley-Davidson Sportster owners can add rear suspension capacity with the new Two-Up Low Rear Shock Kit (P/N 54704-07, $184.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. These heavy-duty shocks and springs are tuned for the touring rider carrying the weight of a passenger or loaded saddlebags. The shock length and spring rate have been engineered to maintain the original-equipment seat height. The chrome-bodied shocks feature adjustable preload for a comfortable, controlled ride. The Two-Up Low Rear Shock Kit fits 2007-later XL883L and XL1200N Nightster models.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
UP TO 100 MPH, 80MPG AND BUILT BY GRAY-HAIRED ENGINEERS– A DIESEL–Ex-Harley staffers go full-throttle with their idea of fun.They call themselves the Gray Eagles, a group of senior engineers who would rather build motorcycles than play golf.
In a small, modest workshop in the Menomonee Valley, the Gray Eagles have built a powerful street bike that looks like a Harley-Davidson, kind of sounds like one, but has a diesel engine.
The motorcycle was developed over the past several years as a demonstration of engine technology for the U.S. military. With a little luck, it could become the nation’s first turbocharged, diesel-powered bike aimed at riders wanting something different.
The bike could easily top 100 mph and get about 80 miles per gallon of fuel at normal highway speeds.
Harley-Davidson officials have looked at the bike three times, perhaps because several of the Gray Eagles are former Harley engineers and executives.
Nick Hirsch, head of the project, was Harley’s director of advanced engineering for about nine years. Now he is president of Advanced Engines Development Corp., a small Milwaukee firm that has developed engines for the military.
Karl Nilson, another Gray Eagle, was a Harley engineer involved in a secret project to produce a sophisticated motorcycle that would have been years ahead of its time.
Called the “Nova project,” it sputtered to a halt in the early 1980s when Harley teetered on the edge of bankruptcy.
Dave Caruso, another Gray Eagle, was a Harley executive and now serves as a consultant to the motorcycle company.
Don Kueny was chief engineer at the former Outboard Marine Corp., the maker of Johnson and Evinrude outboard engines.
All together, the Gray Eagles have decades of high-level engineering and business experience.Nilson has a more humble description of the group.
“We are just a bunch of old guys with a common background. Gear heads is the term you might call us,” he said.
The diesel-powered motorcycle is a prototype based on a Harley 1988-vintage FXRS chassis and a V-twin gasoline engine converted to run on diesel fuel.
“This is our first cut at it. We can improve the performance to where it’s better than a stock gasoline engine,” Hirsch said.
The project started as an experiment meant to show the military the potential of a V-twin diesel.
It has morphed into something that might attract a motorcycle manufacturer wanting to offer an alternative in an industry that’s based on gasoline engines.
“There’s going to be a niche for diesel bikes. I would be very surprised if the Japanese aren’t working on them now,” Nilson said.
–By RICK BARRETT, journalsentinel
–from Barry Cooney
RENEGADE GRAND OPENING– We are having a grand opening party for our new studio “Renegade Studios” Home of Renegade Biker Magazine and Scharf Designs! Would love it if you could attend! There will be free beer, food, live music with the Kings of Hell, old skool cars & bikes, Hot babes & more! Friday March 7th party stars at 3:00pm.
Please find attached a copy of our flyer, I would appreciate it if you could post it on your site, I usually get a few inquires every time you post something for us.
–Scharf
Renegade Biker Magazine
386-846-0160
PS: I’m running in this issue your “World’s fastest Pan” article!
ROGUE’S BROTHER HOSPITALIZED– My brother Bill Herlihy is presently in a Florida Hospital Intensive Care Unit.He has a very serious case of pneumonia which is due to complications from the recent Cancer removal from his lung at Tampa Florida Veterans Hospital.He is improving but not out of danger yet. Our family would appreciate your prayers for his recovery.
You will notice that I have not mentioned the specific hospital as he is not allowed visitors and the hospital has requested we ask people not to call and tie up their phone. They will also not release information about his condition to anyone one but me.
I will do my best to keep everyone informed and when he is well enough to have visitors let everyone know the details.
I will be visiting him daily so that means I may not be as readily to some of you as I normally am.Please share this information with others that would be interested.Thank You
–Rogue
Continued On Page 4
