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AMERICAN ROAD SHOP GIVES SPORTSTER FOR CHILDREN’S LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION–Highland, MICH. October 15, 2007 American Road Shop Bike Night’s recurring theme is “Lifestyle is a choice.” The choice was clear for many bikers to head to 59 West in Highland, Michigan, on Tuesday nights from May to September and take part in weekly bike contests, raffles and the chance to win a brand new Harley-Davidson Sportster from ABC Harley Davidson.
They also held a 50/50 drawing for the third year in a row with 50% of the proceeds going to the winner and 50% to the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF), which was over $2000 this year.
Thanks to ABC Harley Davidson’s involvement, this marked the third year that American Road Shop gave away a FREE Sportster. Tickets to enter the drawing were free, one per person each Tuesday. A rotating bike contest was held each week, with awards given for the most chrome, the longest bike, the oldest bike driven up and the best amateur custom. Each winner received a $25 gift certificate from American Road Shop and a $25 certificate from 59 West. Also, every Tuesday throughout the summer, names were drawn for door prizes, Bike Night Tee Shirts, vendor giveaways and more. With 100-150 bikes on an average night to 350 bikes and about 500 people on the final night, the third year of American Road Shop’s Bike Night, co-sponsored by ABC Harley-Davidson and Coors Light, was extremely successful.
59 West is Oakland County’s best kept secret, with a bistro & billiards bar, fine dining restaurant, 7,000 sq. ft. fitness facility and two huge banquet halls. This is the third year they hosted the American Road Shop Bike Night, and also the third year that all the raffle proceeds went to the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF).
American Road Shop co-owner Tim Beaubien said, “The last bike night of the year is always a big night for us, we give the bike away and we tally the final count for CLF. This year was particularly gratifying, not only did we have the best year donation for CLF but both Barb and myself had people coming up to us and thanking us for hosting this bike night. That made all the work worth it.”
If you are in the Waterford, MI area, stop and visit their 3400 sq ft store at 7554 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327, located on Highland Rd. (M-59) just east of Williams Lake Rd. or you can visit them online at www.americanroadshop.com
–J. Ken Conte
CONGRATULATION TO BIKERNET FOR JOHNNY’S BROTHERS BIKE BUILD–Hey Fellas, excellent job on Johnny’s brothers bike.I wrote SPS and told them as well.Bravo on the story as well, from a readers perspective, good job all around!
–Charles Young
MOVIE BIKE HIT’S CYCLE SOURCE COVER–Just got some great news to pass on from the crew at the Cycle Source Magazine. In addition to some killer coverage from Sturgis, we have a movie bike ever featured in our pages, “Grindhouse” movie bike. Not only does this mark the first time a movie? bike has graced our cover, but it also ties into another passion a few of us have for the old B rate horror movies and cult classics.
The Grindhouse is a new double feature with two movies, “Death Proof” from Quentin Tarantino and “Planet Terror” from Robert Rodriguez. The movies are sure to be instant cult classics.
Our buddy from the Great White North, Konstantine Zakzanis is the owner of this West Coast Chopper, and he was cool enough to turn us on to it. You can pick up both of these movies now and the November ’07 issue of Cycle Source is on newsstands today.
Grindhouse Now Available On DVD- www.grindhousemovie.net
HELMET HAIR MOTO ARTS AUCTION TO BENEFIT INDIA STREET KIDS PROJECT–San Antonio, Texas_ Helmet Hair Magazine.com is sponsoring an online charity eBay Moto Arts Auction beginning November 9, 2007 to benefit the India Street Kids Project (ISKP).The Helmet Hair Moto Arts Auction consists of motorcycle-themed artwork, books and videos created by well known talents in the female motorcycle community including Lory Lockwood, Christina Shook, Carla King, and Christine Firehock. All auction proceeds will go directly to the ISKP organization. Winning bidders will have their names added to the ISKP scroll that is traveling around the globe in show of support.
To preview the auction go to:http://www.helmethairmagazine.com/featuredArtist-October2007.htm The ISKP organization was established to fight against the commercial and sexual exploitation of underage girls in India. Helmet Hair is committed to help support and create awareness of the ISKP mission to give hope to these young at-risk women.
“We are trying to make a difference in the lives of these girls in India, this is possible thanks to the sisterhood and support we share worldwide as women, no matter what country we are from.” ~ Cara Mae, co-editor Helmet Hair Magazine.com
NEW ISOLATED DRIVE SPROCKET SYSTEM FOR TOURING MODELS–MILWAUKEE (Sept. 28, 2007) – The new Isolated Drive System Sprocket Kit (P/N 40287-07, $305.00) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories improves rider comfort and ride quality by dampening the mechanical noise and vibration caused by engine torque pulses. Introduced as original equipment on 2008 Touring models, the rubber compensation elements in the sprocket act like a cushion, absorbing the power pulses from the engine. With the IDS installed, the motorcycle feels smoother and is quieter while accelerating, shifting and cruising.
Kit includes sprocket, compensator bowl, and installation hardware. Fits 2007 Touring models equipped with original equipment and most Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessory wheels. Does not fit with 80-Spoke Laced Wheel P/N 42954-04, Polished Spun Aluminum Disc Wheel P/N 43760-03 or Slotted Six Spoke Wheel P/N 43932-02 (chrome) or 43933-02 (black).
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.
THAT’S IT, BREAK OUT THE ROTTEN LEMON AND CAPTAIN MORGAN RUM–I feel like a pirate being chased by the entire British Navy. I’m so behind I feel like I’m dragging the anchor. Hell, the brothers on the Bikernet Forum board just told me I’m writing a 1%er book that I didn’t know about.
Here’s the line-up for this weekend and next week. I’m suppose to have breakfast with Mil Blair and his partner tomorrow about the Pegasus EFI system they designed, then shoot over to Gene Koch’s pad and help him pack. He’s had it with Califa. He’s moving back to Minnesota. Then I need to launch a bike feature or the GOB from Colorado and start to put the Assalt Weapan back together for California Bike week and read the final chapter of the Bikernet Bonneville Build for the Wolfgang book.
Am I getting warmed up yet. Sunday my assignments call for scrambling to Ma’s house, since I missed her 85th Birthday and handle her honey-do’s. She just got back from a jazz festival in Sun Valley, Idaho, drove to Palm Springs to help a friend and she’s leaving for India next week. So, now you know where I get all the energy. Sunday we will also deliver a stellar Sunday Post.
Monday we will hit it hard with features, action from Hawaii, Smoke Out coverage from Canada (he rode all the way), Kirk’s tech, a Feature on the winner of the Easyriders Rodeo Knockout giveaway bike and a controversy building around Lil’ Joe’s Legendary Leathers and Torrian, made in Pakistan. We’re gonna have a vest off. Plus I’ll work on the Bonneville book and write the evil tale of roaches and Hawaiian club action at the grand opening of Pro Street Custom Cycles.
As Tuesday sparks to life, my keyboard will catch fire as I work with the Italian Redhead who makes badass seats on her tech and dig for the story behind the Charlie Brechtal girls. This should be a good one. I’m also working with Gard Hollinger on his Build-off Bike Feature and another road story from India. Well that should launch the week.
Let’s Ride
–Bandit
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