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BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–When the road to Myrtle Beach ended, so did the rain and the urge to fire a few rounds at the cagers in our way. We drank the Jack and the played the game for a few days all the while looking forward to the 400 miles of open road ahead back to Florida.
Ride Hard,
–Whiplsh Biker Photog
whiplash@photo.net
SUCKER PUNCH, BIKERNET AND HOTBIKE GARAGE BUILD FOR IRAQ VETERAN UPDATE–Here’s a couple of pics. I went to the beach today and drank beer. Anyways, here’s a couple of me doing a few things last night. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY.
The bike is flying together, when I’m not at the beach, drinking beer or chasing my wife around the house! I’ll go see Kent at Lucky Devil’s for my welding class.
–Johnny
COOLBETH STARTS CHAMPIONSHIP DEFENSE WITH SEASON OPENING VICTORY AT SPRINGFIELD MILE– SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 29, 2007) – Kenny Coolbeth picked up right where he left off last season. The Warren, Conn., native started defending his 2006 AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track championship the best way possible – with a win.
Coolbeth took the checkered flag Sunday at the AMA GNC Twins season opener at the Springfield Mile. He didn’t win by a small margin, either. He had nearly an entire straightaway to himself.
The results, however, were not made official until Tuesday afternoon because of a discrepancy in the bike’s weight. Coolbeth’s Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson entry did not pass the weigh-in on site and another weigh-in took place at AMA headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. A separate measurement was also done by Holtgreven Scale and Electronics Corporation of Findlay, Ohio, an accredited lab.
AMA officials declared the bike legal Tuesday following the additional weigh-ins.
Coolbeth, the Screamin’ Eagle factory rider, also finished first in his heat before taking the checkered flag for his 10th career AMA victory.
“By the fifth lap I felt real comfortable and was running my own race,” Coolbeth said. “I never even looked back. I was wide open on the gas and thought it was the smoothest run around the Springfield Mile I’ve ever had.”
Coolbeth said he was not worried about the final results that came from AMA officials.
“I knew the bike was legal and I wasn’t concerned,” Coolbeth said. “My Screamin’ Eagle team is great and the mechanic who worries about that aspect does a great job and pays attention to every detail when building a machine for me to ride. We adhere to all the specs.”
Wrecking Crew riders Jared Mees, Bryan Smith and Joe Kopp joined Coolbeth in the top five at the first of 13 scheduled events for the GNC Twins this season.
Mees rode his Blue Springs Harley-Davidson into third place, his fifth career podium finish. Smith took fourth place on his Moroney’s Harley-Davidson and the newest member of the team, Kopp, took fifth place on his Team Latus Harley-Davidson.
The 25-lap main event was delayed because of rain for several hours – adding to the anxiety of the season opening race.
“The start of the race was delayed and then we had to wait two days to get the final results,” Paluso said. “It was quite an experience for the entire Screamin’ Eagle team. We’re pleased with the way the team performed throughout the entire weekend but I am sure they are all anxious to get to the next race.”
The next AMA GNC Twins event will be held at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn., on June 2.
PAUGHCO TRI-BARS–In the past couple of years Paughco has experienced a massive expansion to both their manufacturing facility and product line. Included in the latest offering are several very distinctive custom headlight assemblies.
Shown here, the TRI-BAR 4 1?2″, TRI-BAR 5 3?4″ and TRI-BAR STYLE, feature classic TRI-BAR styling and come in models fit with or without the Frenched-in headlight visor. Housings are show chromed billet and the light fixture includes a replaceable H4 bulb and TRI-BAR lens.
All lights are fit chrome headlight mounts and wiring for easy installation. Combine these new models with Paughco’s nearly 40 year old “industry standard” Chopper Bullet headlight and the company has a model for any style machine.
Better yet, the TRI-BAR lights start at just $99.95! For complete details call 775-246-5738 or visit them on line at www.paughco.com.
ARTIST REACHES OUT TO DESIGN T-SHIRTS–I would like to have the chance to design a great t-shirt for you or your event! Check out http://www.cazzco.com/ to see our full line catalog and some really cool artwork!
You can look at some of the sales we have going on and don’t forget to look at the events for information on the upcoming Steel Valley Super Nationals.
After you check us out give me a call so we can talk about all the endless possibilities!
There is no risk involved just give us a chance to show you what we got!
Don’t delay, take the next step, and call today to discuss all of your needs.
Hope to hear from you soon!
–Stacey Cox
CAZZCO Screenprinting
1-800-245-8118
724-658-2005
www.cazzco.com
PRO-LIGHTING–PRO-ONE has a number of unique LED tail light assemblies for custom and stock machines. Shown here, the DIAMOND, SHOWBIKE and OVAL tail lights feature the quality and distinctive look you would expect form PRO-ONE and the latest LED lighting technology.
All lights are finished in show quality chrome and incorporate a license plate light. The DIAMOND measures 4 7/8 W x 2 H x 1 1/8 D, the OVAL is 4 3?4 x 2 1?4 x 1 1/8 and the chrome billet SHOW-BIKE is 5″ wide by 2 7/16″ tall.
Available from PRO-ONE dealers world these unique lights start at just $62.95. Looking for a dealer?
Call 800-884-4173 or visit them on the Web at www.pro-one.com.
AGENT ZEBRA ON REDS–Why you lying, bolt-on-chrome, rat-out-to-the-cops, .22-caliber-carrying, wetback-supporting; sorry, guest amnesty undocumented wetback; wad of vermin dung. I’ve never been to Miami in my entire life. I’ve never even been to Florida. I don’t even know where Florida is. Hell, I don’t even know my own real name.
The reason you don’t see me in Bikernet is because the conservative Christian ownership– namely, Bandit’s grandmother– banned me from its yellow pages, just like Hot Bike, Street Chopper, Bike Works, and Better Homes & Gardens. They say I “incite anxiety in the readership” and that I might “reduce subscription rates with my untoward accusations regarding law enforcement, Car People and the mainstream readership”. I don’t know what they’re talking about.
I’ve never even heard of those magazines much less penned a cake recipe for them.
TRIVIA
Did you know that Keith “Bandit” Ball once logged over 40 yards, non-stop, on his FXR Girlyman Custom Tricycle, riding from the head to his 1959 Panhead-powered refrigerator for a beer?
–Z
MOTORCYCLE RED SHIRT GANG TAKES OVER MAUI–Just got back from Maui, was there for 5 days, rode all over the island, first time to ride on Maui. What a great island to ride, had a great time with the club. Wish you were there…….
I should have taken more pictures, but you know how that goes, always on the run…next time
–Chris & Joerline
ROLLIN’ SIXES OFFERS TO PAINT ASSALT WEAPAN– Jerry and I have been working with Joey Finz a custom pinstriper artist. If you haven’t seen his work it’s very good he did some valve covers for Jerry’s ’31 Ford. I’ll send you some pics so you can check them out.
Any way we were going to see if you need any lettering logos or what ever illustrations you may need done on your 5-Ball race equipment, and we’ll take care of it for you.
Later…
–Ellis
rollinsixescustomchoppers@yahoo.com
Of course we do and thanks. Send Finz over. By the time he finishes pinstriping our tool boxes and the building the bike parts will be ready. We’ll be in touch–Bandit
BIKERNET JOINS THE PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS–We are pleased to advise that you have been added as a Registered User to Patriot Guard Riders. Please read the following information carefully and be sure to save this message in a safe location for future reference.
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Please take the opportunity to visit the website to review its content.Thank you, we appreciate your support…
–Patriot Guard Riders
ROLLING THUNDER 2007 REPORT COMING TO BIKERNET–I rode in Rolling Thunder on Sunday, 5/27. It was the 20th anniversary of RT and the turnout was huge. I haven’t heard any official reports yet, but suffice it to say there were tens of thousands, if not over 100,000 bikes in the run from the Pentagon, across Memorial Bridge, down Constitution, around at the Capitol and then back up Independence to circle the National Mall. Two bikes ran abreast for over two hours.
Folks were on both sides of the line of bikes cheering and showing their support for the troops. I actually don’t remember seeing a single protester on the route. Everyone was showing their support and patriotism, and it was really a special ride. I can’t think of a better way to show our support for the troops, past and present, or to give you the opportunity to understand what Memorial Day is all about.
We were lucky enough to get special positioning as a veteran’s motorcycle club and left the Pentagon parking lot about 20 minutes after the first bikes began to roll out. We completed the ride, made our way out I-66 west and eventually back to our rally point at the Marriott in Alexandria, arriving a few minutes after 1:00 PM. I called a buddy who was in the general public part of the ride and he was still sitting in the Pentagon parking lot and hadn’t even fired up his bike yet.
I plan to write an article about participating in the ride for the first time, but in the meantime here’s a couple of pictures to whet your appetite.
–Chuck
criddle123@earthlink.net
We look forward to it, Chuck.–Bandit
JUNE DATES TO REMEMBER: JUNE 4TH THROUGH JUNE 9TH, AMERICADE; THURSDAY JUNE 14TH, FLAG DAY AND SUNDAY JUNE 17TH, FATHER’S DAY–Whitehorse press has what Dad’s want:Running with the DevilNew Undercover Action Book.
The infamous Sonny Barger once declared that the Hells Angels would never be infiltrated. Running with the Devil tells the story of the ATF sting and the two undercover agents who risked their lives to prove him wrong. For two years they posed as members of a Mexican renegade motorcycle club, earning the trust and respect of the notorious Arizona Hells Angels. Their work led to the shocking 2003 bust in which ATF agents arrested fifty people and seized 650 guns, 30,000 rounds of ammunition, and more than 100 explosive items. $24.95.
FACTS TO PONDER–(A) The number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000
(B) Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year are 120,000
(C) Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171.
Statistics courtesy of U.S. Dept of Health Human Services.
Now think about this:
Guns:
(A) The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000.
(Yes, that’s 80 million..)
(B) The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500.
(C) The number of accidental deaths per gun owner is.000188
Statistics courtesy of the FBI
So, statistically, doctors are approximately9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners.Remember, “Guns don’t kill people, doctors do.”
FACT: NOT EVERYONE HAS A GUN,BUTALMOST EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST ONE DOCTOR.Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand!!!!!
Out of concern for the public at large,We have withheld the statistics onlawyers,for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention!
–from Mothergoose
BIKERNET WRITES TIME MAGAZINE AND THEY RESPONDED–Hey Gloria, I have a problem with our media, not just Time. Daily I’m forced to hear criticism regarding the Iraq conflict and the fact that 3,400 have died in four years. They hammer these soldiers constantly (how must that make them feel?), but 150,000 die each year, that’s 600,000 innocent folks died in the last four years from hospital infections. We don’t hammer doctors daily in the news, why not? Over 44,000 innocent folks die a year in automobile accidents, that’s 176,000 over the last four years on our highways. Finally 17,000 people are murdered every year in this country, for a total of 68,000 Americans killed in the last four years. Why isn’t that number updated daily and question drilled at law enforcement officials constantly. Do we want to save lives, do we want to curb terrorism, do we want to stabilize Iraq, what’s the priority?
Thanks for your time,
–K. Randall Ball
President
Bikernet.com
Bandit@Bikernet.com
COME TO THE REUNION!–JUNE 1-3 2007Late Registration Open until MAY 25th!PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.But, don’t worry, you can still purchase a complete package when you get to the Reunion in Helen.
$45 per person – $80 per couple
Call Toll Free 888-374-3371 when you’re ready to pre-register.
Pay by Credit Card, Check or Money Order.
What do you get for your hard earned $$$?1 Event T-Shirt couples get 2 cause we can’t expect them to share
Entry into Friday and Saturday Night Parties
Choice of either Poker Run or Guided Tour Ride
Guided Rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Raffle Tickets for thousands of dollars worth of door prizes
Event Patch
Bike Show Entry
Bike Games
Vendors – Fun -a chance to roll the dice to win the Victory Motorcycle!
Model to be announced!
What is the Reunion Run?The USRiderNews Reunion Run is held on the bank of the Chattahoochee River in beautiful downtown Helen Georgia and is organized and sponsored by USRiderNews. The staff members and volunteers all work hard to put this party on for you, our readers. The rally attracts upwards of 5 thousand people to this North Georgia town during the weekend. It is designed to be a small party for our readers that’s why we don’t advertise it anywhere else. We don’t put it on the radio or in other magazines. We’re not out to make money with this rally, just meet old friends and make new ones.
What does it cost? You don’t have to pay a dime to attend anything but the party Friday and Saturday nights. Access to the vendors is free! But, if you want the swag and full access, then a measly $35 covers it all! Except your hotel room and we’ve even negotiated discounts on that for you! Call us today to find out if we have any discounted rooms available. 888-347-3
–Rogue
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