Wind ’em up,
If you ain’t going to Sturgis, you ain’t shit. Trailers are for queens. Stock bikes suck. The Badlands is where it’s at.
Okay, so I’m not going to Sturgis and we just rented a Fun Mover to haul our sorry, yuppie asses to Bonneville. Yep, while brothers and sisters, all over the country blaze through 100 degree heat to find the coldest beer in the Badlands, we turn wrenches in the Bikernet Garage till midnight.
Hell, I’ll probably get kicked out of the Hamsters, for missing the annual meeting. I’ve called the Prez a couple of times to plead my case, but can’t reach him. Lotsa Hamsters are coming to Bonneville this year for Brian Klock’s wedding and of course racing on the flats.
I better cut the bullshit, finish the news and jump down the stairs into the shop before I’m in any more trouble.
BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO–TITE-SPOT OIL PUMP FITTINGS–Easy to install & turn even in the tightest places atop your oil pump, Rivera Primo’s new”TIGHT-SPOT” oil fittings are now available.
These 90 degree fittings are designed so that a 5/16″ allen wrench is used to tighten or loosen the fitting. No more custom wrenches, scraped knuckles, damaged fitting edges or leakyoil pump fittings.
Featuring fully machined oil passages for low restriction oil flow, the “TIGHT-SPOT”oil fitting is precision machined from solid brass and brilliantly chromed for maximumvisual effect.
Fittings are sold individually or in pairs:
For these & other fine products contact:
Rivera Primo
12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com
CANADIAN BUILD-OFF WINNER– The frame, all the sheetmetal, handle bars, exhaust, coil cover are of his own design & fabrication, which he also happens to sell.
The guy with the cup is Georges Thomas, the designer-builder of the bike called Alien.
The airbrush was done by world renowned Fitto (
This creation also won Best Paint during this same event, an award made even more precious due to the fact that it was awarded by none other than Cyril Huze, the guest of honour for the event, and world renowned bike builder, based in Florida.
We should be getting professional grade pics shortly, once the photographers have cleaned up what they shot over the entire weekend.
–Patrick Dubois
THE NBC TODAY SHOW WILL FEATURED THE CHOPPER CHICKS CREW BUILDING A MOTORCYCLE LIVE AT ROCKEFELLER PLAZA JULY 21ST WITH ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITTING THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY– Fort Lauderdale, Florida – (July 21st 2007) -On July 21st ,Saturday edition of the NBC Today Show, the “Chopper Chick Crew” built a motorcycle live in the heart of New York City at Rockefeller Center, right outside the NBC studios. The completed bike is being auctioned off until August 20th on Charity Folks
The bike kit was donated by Tucker Rocky Bikers Choice to the “Chopper Chick Crew”. The all women “Chopper Chick Crew” consists of Athena “Chickie” Ransom of Vagabond Chopper Co., who has been featured in national magazines such as V-Twin, Outlaw Bikers, American Iron, Crossroads and many others. Athena & Vagabond Chopper Company have also been featured on Speed TV Shows, “Corbin’s Ride On” and “American Thunder” .,
JoAnn Bortles of Crazy Horse Painting, an award winning painter whose work has been featured in magazines such as Easyriders, Ironworks, and American Iron; Jayme Gray from Pussycat Choppers, an avid motorcyclist with a degree from MMI and extensive V-Twin experience; Katie Putnam from Mitch Bergeron’s an another MMI degree graduate with tons of mechanic experience; Vivian “Gypsy” Charros from Highway Custom & Discovery Channels 1st women builder on Bikers Build-off and Kate O’Shea another MMI graduate.
“We are very excited to be building this bike in Rockefeller and have it auctioned off with the proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. “I believe that the Chopper Chick Crew as a whole has the opportunity to show the public that women have broken away from traditional roles. We are very proud of the work that we do and that will be evident in the finished bike.” Said Athena Ransom of Vagabond Chopper.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is located at 877 NW 61st Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. For more information please call (954) 537-1010 or view the website at
For more information please view the auction website at
BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Inner Primary Cover Bearing and Seal Installer/Remover Tool from JIMS.Designed to safely remove and install the inner primary bearing, (H.D.No.9135) without any damage to the new bearing. This is done by pushing onthe outer perimeter of the bearing. Also removes and installs inner primaryseal, (H.D. No.12052A). This is the bearing and seal that the transmissionmainshaft passes through.
Use on Late 1984-2006 FXST,
1985-2006 FL,
1985-2006 FXR, FXD.
No.967 MSRP. $141.45
IRON HORSE TRIKES COMES ON BOARD WITH BIKERNET–Have you ever ridden a trike like this that can split the wind all day long a 250 mph. These things are incredible and Don Center has built them for over 20 years. Iron Horse Trikes is now a Bikernet sponsor and we will bring you reports on his builds and products over the years to come.
This product is all American and as powerful as a locomotive. If you know a friend who can’t ride anymore or wants to be in the wind and can’t ride a chopper, these are a serious option. Watch for more coverage in the near future.
GLENN PRIDDLE’S AUSTRALIAN CHOPPER– Do you have a better pictures of the bike that’s in the picture on the main page of the Bikernet webpage today? I’m building a similar swing arm frame set up and want to see how the fender is mounted. You don’t see many of these.
–LtCol Daniel “CRUSHER” Lathrop
MCBH AC/S G-3, Operations and Training
Nipr: daniel.lathrop@usmc.mil
Sipr: lathropdt@mcbh.usmc.smil.mil
CHRIS KALLAS ART COMES ALIVE ON BIKERNET–The guy I drew the art for came by with the finished bike the other day.
I told him we could probably do a follow up story on the site,I could schedule to take some pictures with better background, shoot it and write it if you like.
The bike originally was to be built by Larry Settle, but it went thru several shops/false starts to get done.That’s a 250 tire front and back.I’ve included the drawing so you wouldn’t have to look for it to compare to finished product.
–CGK
EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS–This really works……..
Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-lb potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as longas you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax. Each day, you’ll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer.
After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb potato sacks. Then try 50-lb potato sacks and then eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-lb potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I’m at this level).
After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each of the sacks.
–from Art Friedman
ASSALT WEAPAN CONCERNS FROM BIKERNET READER–Just thinking of Valerie’s safety here, but unless she has something to push against, she is going to be flying above the bike and just holding on with her hands.
Engineering tech in airborne weapons with Department of Defense.
–Richard
refry@3rivers.net
No sweat. We’ll either handcuff her to the bars or use tie-wraps.–Bandit
ACCURATE ENGINEERING QUESTION OF THE WEEK–What is the quality of the components used?Many manufacturers will use cheaper, foreign-made components in the production of their engines to keep the retail price low and their profit margin high. Good for them. Not good for you. The parts that are bought from Taiwan and other foreign markets are cheaper for a reason. Many times, they’re made from substandard materials and are not held to the tight tolerances and specifications necessary to withstand high pressures and torque requirements. The old saying that “you get what you pay for” is an old saying for a reason. It’s true! Low cost means low quality.
The performance, durability, reliability and longevity of your engine depends on the quality of the components. Accurate Engineering uses only the highest quality parts from major engine components to the smallest bolts…and they’re all made in the USA to our high standards and tolerance specifications. If we can’t buy a component that meets our standards, we make it in house or have it specially manufactured for us. We even “rework” new components in our machine shop to improve oiling or correct tolerances or geometry. This way, we blend the original Panhead design with todays technology. Backed by decades of knowledge, Accurate Engineering’s attention to detail, the latest in performance products and top of the line components are all that go into an Accurate engine. There can be no compromise.
Call and ask for our sales department today at 334-702-1993
HARLEY-DAVIDSON QUESTION OF THE WEEK–A couple of weeks ago a reader asked where the Deuce name came from. We quizzed the factory for answers. Here’s what surfaced:
From Paul James: As I recall, the Deuce was the replacement for the SoftailCustom, or next gen Softail Custom, therefore II or Deuce.
GIRLS OF BIKENET STRUTTING IN STURGIS–Get your picture taken with The Girls of Bikernet during the Sturgis rally at the Brass Balls Bobbers and Choppers Transporter located at 955 Lazelle, down the street from the Broke Spoke Saloon.
After you get your picture with the babes checkout the old skool kool Bobbers that have graced the pages of IronWorks, V-Twin, Barnett’s and more. Master Builder Sam Wills and Master Designer Dar Holdsworth will be on hand to give you a walk through on these exciting motorcycles.
But wait, there’s more! Enter to win a free set of D&D high-performance exhaust pipes for your Harley-Davidson motorcycle. All you have to do to win is to fill out the form in Sturgis. The winner will be selected at the end of Sturgis.
BANDITOS AND HELLS ANGELS KICK UP THE DUST IN ARKANSAS–Rumor from the front just before Sturgis that these two clubs battled and two members were killed. We’ll bring you more in the near future.
LONE STAR CHOPPER HEADING TO STURGIS–This is what I am taking to Sturgis, 31-day build so far. Just a few more details, but now I can sleep.
–Larry Curik
BRASS BALLS BIKE OF THE MONTH–“Bike of The Month” for June, was built for Grant Tonkin. He designed this cool unique bike on our web site then contacted us cover the details. It features the 80″ H-D Evo motor, custom pipes, a 6-speed tranny, drag bars, chrome Hawg Halters (brakes) and a 180 rear tire. Grant designed the paint scheme. Thanks Grant for allowing us to create this bike for you.
Grant chose a modern headlight for his ride. Notice also the chrome Hawg Halters brakes. He also chose our engine “hop-up” kit and added a set of our hand built, race tuned, and ceramic coated step pipes. This bike runs and sounds great.
Grant went with our smooth Tauer belt primary and 6 speed transmission to turn that 180 rubber. He also opted for a diamond tag bracket. I think Grant would say it was worth it.
Want one…? 405-285-0808 x208 or go online and start your own build. BrassBallsBobbers.comEmail: evolve@DarwinMotorcycles.com
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