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BOB ILLINGWORTH TO BE GIVEN SPECIAL AWARD–On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame I am pleased to inform you that you will be inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2007 with a special Founders Award.
Many exceptional candidates were nominated for the Hall of Fame this year. After carefully reviewing all of the credentials it was determined that you had earned this prestigious recognition due to your many years of dedication and service in motorcyclist’s rights, as one of the most vital and effective people involved in founding the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and as an important participant and fundraiser for Kids & Chrome.
We would be honored if you, and a guest of your choice, would join us on Wednesday, August 8th for the induction ceremony. The Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Again, congratulations on being inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame. We are extremely proud to add your name to the list of talented and deserving people who have impacted motorcycling in such a significant and positive manner.
–PEPPER MASSEY
Executive Director
AVON TYRES DEMONSTRATES TIRE RAIN EFFECTS– Here’s a cool shot of our Storm tire with the water droplet running down the groove. The Storm fits Buells and the rear of the Deuce 160/70-17.
There’s a demonstration of rain on Avon Tyres on the Avon web site. We hope to bring you a full video demonstration to Bikernet TV in the near future.
–Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)
Sales Manager, North America
800 624-7470 toll free
425-771-2115 phone
425-771-4246 fax
BIKERNET READER TESTIMONIAL FROM W8LESS ROTORS– Thanks a million for your patience , guidance , fantastic web site , etc . The motorcycle industry has a true ally. You enable those of us that allow ourselves the pleasure of dreaming, the ability to achieve our dreams in a timely manner (this life time). The ability to reach the multitudes in a blink of the eye is truly amazing. My hat is off to you and yours.
TIME TO ROCK N ROLL .
Even with w8less rotors there may be no stopping you, you and yours are headed to unchartered waters . Keep on keepin on .
See you in Laughlin
–Ray c wheeler
BIKERNET BONNEVILLE RACE RIDER REPORT–Its time to go racing and VTR is dialed in for the third round of the 2007 AHDRA season. The racing weekend begins April 27th through the 29th at Gateway International Raceway in St. Louis, MO and is one of the most well attended events all year at this first class facility and home for arguably the best fans in our sport.
Thursday the 19th, I was in town to hang with the gang from “Doc’s Harley-Davidson” where we shared some laughs. Doc’s H-D Owner Patty Bush put together a very nice event last year where I made some good friends, I am glad to be back, I love this town.
Saturday the 21st at GIR featured the NHRA Sportsman Drag Racing North Central Division race where I made the quarterfinals before I broke out with my personal best ET 9.25 at 142.36 mph and a Perfect-Reaction-Time- .000″! That is a “Triple Zero” and should bolster my team’s confidence. I’m getting a little faster with every pass and my timing couldn’t be better, sorry no pun intended, both as St. Louis is my second home for racing and where I expect to make-up some points. The 2007 V-Rod Destroyer point’s race is heating up early and the VTR, Go Daddy.com/Hacienda Harley-Davidson team is right in the thick of things currently holding down the 8th spot.
Were coming off a solid performance in Phoenix where our team got its First win of the year. I’m confident going into Friday’s qualifying and want the boys to remember last year I was runner-up in St. Louis, this year I’m going to win at the light and race all night”.
Be sure to visit my website at VTRacegirl.com for updated photos from phoenix! Also, send me your shirt size and be the first to get some of our new apparel!
See you at the track!
–VT#20
19th ANNUAL”MAYFIT” RALLYPAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMAMAY 18,19 & 20, 2007–Located approximately 50 miles north of Tulsa, Oklahoma is home to one of the best bike rallies in the country. Anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 bikers will ride through the Osage Indian Reservation and the scenic Tall Grass Prairie Reserve to the tiny northeastern Oklahoma community known as PAWHUSKA!
Twice a year the Osage County Independent Bikers (OCIB) hold two annual bike parties at Biker Park, USA in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. First in May is “Mayfit”, with a repeat performance in September as “Biker Days in the Great Osage.” Both rallies are for adults only and are not for the meek and fainthearted. If nudity and vulgarity offend you, then you need to stay the fuck home. Pawhuska is not a motorcycle rally, it’s a Biker Rally and known at times to be wilder than a two-bit whore on nickel nite.
Known as “Neutral Ground”, Pawhuska is more than just a gathering of friends. It’s a rite of passage for the new rider and a tradition for the clubs. As a matter of fact, Nelson and Pam Carter and the OCIB have been organizing bike rallies for more years than most have been riding.
With a schedule of events that include Bike Shows, Burn Outs, to the most down and dirty Skin to Win contest you’ve ever seen, there is no way you couldn’t have fun unless you were either deaf or dumb. Sprinkle all of this with a bunch of ‘neked” girls and cold cheap beer, and you’ve got the ‘makins’ of what an old-school rally is all about!
For 2007, MAYFIT proudly features the legendary CURTIS MOORE BAND, for some of the hottest Southern Fried Blues Rock to be heard. Moore, who is commonly known as the “Rowdy Redneck Rocker”, has shared the stage with famous groups like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band, David Allan Coe and Willie Nelson, to name just a few. You can even sample some of Moore’s menu at myspace.comcurtismooreband.
The MAYFIT rally may not be one of the biggest, but it is dam sure one of the best in the mid-west! Admission is $15, with a $15 admission for cars and $50 admission for Motorhomes. No one under 18 admitted. For additional information, call: 918-287-3244.
–DynaMike
SCOTT JACOBS HITS THE TUBE ONCE MORE–In case you missed it the first time or want to see it again, Speed Channel will be airing the mini-documentary on the career of Harley artist Scott Jacobs beginning on May 8. It is very entertaining and informative taking you through both the painting technique of a master artist as well as a step by step on how giclee prints are made. Click on link below to view schedule.
Cheers,
–Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453
www.scottjacobsstudio.com
THE JOE PETRALI STORY–See all the shots in the Digital Discovery Area of the Cantina. It’s bitchin and talk about aerodynamics. Incredible, but they ended up running the bike without the rear part of the fairing for their top speed.
LOOKING FOR THREE-WHEELED CONVERSION–Hi—I have a 2 wheel gas scooter 250ccs that I would like to convert to a 3 wheeled scooter, like on a motorcycle that’s been converted into a trike. I was hoping that something might be available. I’ve been searching a long time. It sounded like you might be the right person to ask. If not, I am sorry to have bothered you.
—Janet
jan1m@comcast.net
FIRE FIGHTERS NEED BIKERNET BANNER–Bandit, I was wanting to know how to get one of your banners to hang upduring our m/c club beach party June 16th. Our m/c club is made up of OKC metro area firefighters who ride Harleys. Our mission is we ride toprovide for those affected by smoke and fire. Basically we raise moneyto give families who have been burned out of their house, an have noinsurance. Our beech party is one of our biggest fund raisers of theyear, so I thought it would be really cool if we hung up 1 of yourbanners, I check your site 3-4 times a day and want to spread the wordabout it..
–TODD(vice grip)
VICSEK..SGT.WILL
ROGERS FIREDEPT. L-3694
BIKERNET PHOTOG FEATURED ON MOTOTV– I’ll send soon the story about our channel only for the motorcycles world, MOTOTV, the text it will be write from Giuseppe Roncen, the boss of Freeway Magazine Italy, includes with all this I’ll send some pics about one of our episode.
–Ela
LONE STAR RALLY MERGES WITH ACTION PROMOTIONS–(Ormond Beach, FL) – April 26, 2007 – Today Action Promotions, Inc. announced a new partnership with the Lone Star Rally slated for November 1-4, 2007 in Galveston, Texas. Action Promotions is the leading producer of motorcycle events in the country; promoting more than 20 events across the United States every year.
The Lone Star Rally, which boasts an annual attendance of well over 500,000, has expanded opportunities for sponsorship, vending, camping, entertainment and more for this year’s event. “Merging our talents with the staff of Action Promotions gives us International credibility and a team of experienced producers to assist in the management of this huge event. We now have offices in Daytona, Houston and Los Angeles; which is exciting for all of us,” stated Ron Limbock of the Lone Star Rally.
Rally attendees can expect to be wowed by the multitude of activities slated for the four-day event in Texas’ Gulf. The 2007 Lone Star Rally has been awarded the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) National Pro-Championship Super-Moto Race Finals as well as the National Pro-Championship ATV Races. The November races will be attended by more than 300 top riders and their teams. Racing activities are to be held throughout the week at the Blimp Base at the new Grand Sport Speedway in Hitchcock; produced in conjunction with the AMA by Skip Jones. The first-class track is not only part of a new driving school; but moreover, it features camping, RV hookups and plenty of parking for Rally goers. Additionally, the races will be taped for live, world-wide broadcast on SpeedVision.
The Lone Star Rally Lady Riders Conference, sponsored by Woman Now magazine, is proud to present six top female panelists who will share their motorcycling experiences from a female rider’s point of view. These panelists will include Genevieve Schmitt, the first female ever inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and five other comparable professionals.
Rally attractions are scheduled to include the “Lone Star Rally Exotic and Erotic Auto Show,” a swim wear fashion show, the Miss Lone Star Rally 2007 Model Search, a Riders fashion show, free concerts and more.
Watch the Lone Star Rally website as more information is being added daily: www.lonestarrally.com.
Action Promotions, Inc. holds exclusive trademark rights to Easyriders, V-Twin, Biker and In the Wind magazines in respect to event production.
Contact: Lone Star Rally
Phone: 281-855-4494
Fax: 281-855-5836
Web: www.lonestarrally.com
RUCKER PERFORMANCE SHOWCASES THE GAUNTLET CHOPPER’S NEW CUSTOM LOOK–FORT WORTH – April 23, 2007 – Rucker Performance, a leading designer and manufacturer of custom American muscle, chopper and pro mod motorcycles, has just announced mid year model changes and a new custom look on the Gauntlet chopper.
Rucker Performance has incorporated new design queues on the Gauntlet to emphasize its long, lean lines and a more hand formed, custom fabricated look. The Gauntlet features ahand-fabricated drop seat design, providing a low center of gravity and better handling, stability, comfort and ergonomics for the Rucker Performance customer.
“The Gauntlet has the powerful performance, excellent maneuvering capabilities and sleek design that customers are looking for in a custom chopper,” said Bill Rucker, founder and CEO of Rucker Performance.
Maintaining the strong performance and technology that Rucker Performance represents, the company has converted the final drive to a 133 tooth belt drive. Boasting a 300 series tire, the Gauntlet has 54 mm inverted forks, right side drive, fully polished 124 cubic inch S&S engine and six-speed transmission.
Rucker Performance customers can also add an extreme paint package, selecting from more than 40 colors and the ultimate in unique graphics. “The Gauntlet’s smooth lines flow throughout the motorcycle because of our design queues such as the new sheet metal styling and extreme paint package,” said Carl Tyndell, Director of Design at Rucker Performance.
Additionally, customers can choose from a variety of custom wheels, controls and exotic seat skins. Buyers can be custom fitted and measured for riding position, foot controls, handlebar height and pull back at the Rucker Performance factory.
To inquire about the Rucker Performance Gauntlet, log on to www.ruckerperformance.com.
BIKERNET GUN NUT RELEASE FROM PRISON–Howdy Mr. Ball, I was the guy that did the short-lived “Gun Nut” series aswell as a road trip report in 2005.Divorced, moved, heart ripped out, etc. etc., blah blah blah. Still got twoof my bikes and all of my pop guns.
Anyhow I’m back in action checked out yer site it’s cool and would like toperhaps submit more articles (with images) for consideration. Waddya think?
–Chris E.
THE AMERICAN FREEDOM RIDERS– have been invited, and will be riding, to a cookout with Congressman Tom Tancredo on Friday, May 4th at the ranch of Glenn Spencer (
STEALTH REPORT–Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we have been busy. Last Sunday Chopper John, Dennis(aka F___ Face), myself and my son Blair knocked out the header pipes for our bike that we are entering in the bike show at The Horse Smoke-Out in June. I think they came out pretty cool! There are just a few more little things to do before we tear the bike down for paint and very little chrome. Speaking of paint I have changed my mind 3 times so far but I think I am set now. “THE MEANEST” is not convinced on the paint scheme I have in mind. She is just going to have to trust me on this one? Oh yeah , she is already pressuring us to sell it, women and money!
This is our first SBW shop project for ourselves and I am really excited about it. The bike features in house parts. The oil tank, exhaust, battery box, tag mount, fender struts, just to name a few.
Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we are fast approaching our 2 year anniversary. May 10th marks 2years since we opened. 2 years may not sound like a long time but I am very proud of what we have done in that time. It has been scary and fun all at the same time!Last night STEALTH BIKE WORKS was the host shop for bike night at Kristophers . The parking lot was packed and it was a good time. This Sunday SBW is a stop on the 14th Annual Independent Benefit Poker Run. The run is sponsored by the independent bike shops in the Charlotte area. For more info give us a call at SBW, 704-882-0889.This Sunday Chopper John and I plan on finishing the exhaust system for the SBW project bike, so right now we are putting in some extra hours but they are fun hours. That about wraps things up for this week!Until next week, RIDE!STEALTHMAN
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