February 22, 2007 Part 3

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THE CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE KICKS OFF THREE GREAT NEW FEATURES IN MARCH–In the March 2007 issue of Cycle Source Magazine there are some new additions that generation next readers as well as the rest of the motorcycle community will dig.

Pin up of the month page:

This is a great art form that is taking off like crazy lately. The more artistic influence of women and motorcycling has always been a constant in motorcycle pubs, but we think this new type of art that is reflective of hot rod, motorcycle and rock-a-billy pop cultures needs to have it place among the regular monthly pages of our magazine

Young Gun Profile:

So many you guys are starting to build great bikes in this industry now that we fell like we should give them some special recognition. The young gun profile is an attempt to let the readers have an opportunity to know these cats a little better than just a bike feature might. >From what music they listen to and what style of bikes they build, to what cartoon they watch, this section gives an inside look, as Scott Webster of LTC put it, to really know them.

ROSS PISTON REPORT– In June 1937, BSA entered a specially tuned 500cc Empire Star in a 3 lap race at Brook lands circuit ridden by TT ace Walter Handley. He won the race at an average speed of 102.27mph, with a fastest lap of 107.57mph. His 100+mph lap earned him a Brook lands Gold Star, and so was born one of the world’s great motorcycles. BSA immediately developed an all alloy tuned version of the Empire Star, naturally named it the “Gold Star”, and started production within a few months.

JM24-102 is the oldest BSA M24 Gold Star still in existence, the second off the production line in 1937. Total production for 1938-39 was 480. It left the BSA factory with nine others on 17/12/1937 and was delivered to Imperial Motors in Bedford, where it was displayed until registered in May 1939.

Nothing is known of the bikes history until Dec 1947, when it was acquired by a Mr George Lockwood of Bedford, who may well have bought it from Imperial Motors where it would have remained during the war years. He sold it in July 1948 to a Mr Joseph Ford of Stony Stratford, Bucks and it was next sold on to Mr Gilbert Ball of Cheltenham in March 1949. (I have a copy of the original advertisement in “The Motorcycle” dated 10/3/49, which describes the bike as being in ‘as new’ condition). Mr Ball owned the bike until June 1961, when it was sold to a Mr James Hehir.

From 1962 until 1994 it lay unused in a shed in Gloucestershire, where it was discovered by the family of the last known owner, a Mr Tony Price. His sons Rob and Dexter Price, both ex TT & Manx GP riders, re-commissioned the bike in 1996, and it was ridden again for the first time in 34 years at the Silverstone Classic Motorcycle Festival, and displayed on the BSA Gold Star Owners Club stand.The bike saw little use after that, until Mr. George Wander acquired it in April 2000 at a Bonham’s Classic motorcycle auction.

He has carried out a thorough mechanical and electrical overhaul. After which hehas used it regularly on the road. It has appeared every year since 2001 at the ‘Coupes Moto Legende’ classic bike meetings at Montlhery and Dijon in France and on 2 occasions at Cadwell Park circuit at the Beezumph Rally.

In September 2006 I was fortunate to be given an entry to the 2006 Klausenrennen Memorial, a 21km mountain race from the foot to the summit of the Klausen pass in central Switzerland, a rise of some 4000 feet in altitude involving 136 bends! This event, open to pre 1939 cars and motorcycles, takes place every 4 years to commemorate the original Klausenpass races held from 1922 to 1934.

Despite being dogged by magneto problems during the practice runs, the bike finished both races at a respectable average speed just under 50mph.

Late in 2006 Ross forged pistons was contacted to make a replacement piston for this beauty of a bike. Some metal transfer had left the stock piston a little less then functional. They were more then happy to lend a hand in keeping a fine piece history on the road.

JM24 102 remains 100% original and unrestored, except the Ross forged piston beating in the heart of this rare and noble beast. And in owner Georges Wander’s opinion, is the finest and most interesting of the 30 or so pre-war M24 Gold Stars still in existence around the world.

Feel free to contact him with any quandary’ about the bike at [gca.wander@virgin.net]

And for any piston needs.

RICK KROST FOUND GUILTY, OR WAS IT GUILT FOUND RICK KROST?– “A Guilty Delivery!” That’s what can be said about the newest delivery for Guilty Customs of three new street platform frames from renowned frame builder Rick Krost at US Choppers. Late last year, these two companies put the finishing touches on a new venture where Guilty Customs would be the Regional Distributor for US Choppers unique street platform.

Now with the delivery of this new batch of frames, those in the market for a new and different ride during Bike Week can profit quite significantly. Guilty will be selling these frames only during Bike Week (March 3-10) at dealer cost, $2350.00 verses retail of $2950.00. The street platform, aptly called Dais’d by Guilty, is also available at various stages of completion and is available by contacting Guilty directly.

“U.S. Chopper and Rick are recognized and respected throughout the industry for their leading edge design, durability and quality coupled with style and beauty. What U.S. Chopper and Guilty are doing is establishing the Guilty Street Platform as an innovative player in the custom world that provides riders an unmatched riding experience and a truly unique piece of machinery”, say’s Hanlon, president and owner of Guilty Customs.

What Guilty found in U.S. Chopper was an organization that shared their passion in bringing to the riding community a dependable, unique motorcycle that sparks a bit of nostalgia. Guilty Customs skill and reputation will provide the consumer a quality crafted motorcycle at a reasonable price. Match this with the people to support the consumer after the sale, and this venture was an easy choice for both Krost and Hanlon.

Cj Hanlon, owner and president of Guilty Customs, believes that “the street platform’s unique styling, low center of gravity, simple lines, superior handling characteristics teamed with rider comfort, this bike will not only interest the street bike fan, but will be uniquely positioned to satisfy women riders. Of course the street platform can be modified to fit the needs and wants of the individual rider, but the basic model will be just as you see it, simple” say’s Hanlon. The base price for the motorcycle will start in the mid to upper 20’s.

In Hanlon’s words, “at Guilty Customs, we are guilty!… of wanting to give the motorcycle enthusiast the bike and the experience they deserve!” Dealer Inquiries for carrying the Guilty line should be directed to Cj Hanlon at info@guiltycustoms.com.

DAYTONA 2WHEELERS UP AND RUNNING–TwoWheelers home base resides in Denver, but during Daytona Bike Week and the Black Hills Rally, they move out of town to set up shop in Daytona or Sturgis.

“We are in Daytona, and the store is set up,” Donna said as her excuse for not sending Bikernet the Thursday Product of the Week. You’ll just need to stumble into their Main Street location and check for yourself.

2wheelers
740 Main St
Daytona Beach, Fla 32118
Store 386-258-9499

LOUISVILLE EASYRIDERS SHOW WINNERS–Here’s the winner’s list from Louisville, KY bike show.We’re working on the Columbus, OH winners list and will get that to you asap along with the disk of photos.

Also, I’m working on a post-winter tour release for your site – as well as a lead-in for the spring tour…it’s just too much to do one for each show; but it’s manageable to get you an overall recap with highlights, all of the pro-class finalists to-date, etc….

Talk to you soon….

–Leah Hamilton
Event Coordinator
Easyriders Events/Action Promotions, Inc.
P: 800-962-9857 ext.16
F: 805-375-4591

LOUISVILLE BIKE WINNERS

SPECTATOR CLASS

BEST OF SHOW
1. DALE BENNETT DOYAL, TN. 2005 CUSTOM CHOPPER
2. SCOTT FUCHS SHELBY, IN 2007 SOFTAIL
3. DENNIS STEINDEL LOUISVILLE, KY 2004 H. D. SOFTAIL

Antique/Old School
1. ALLEN BELILES EVANSVILLE, IN 1950 INDIAN CHIEF
2. TONY JURKAS JOLIET IL 1955 PANHEAD CHOPPER
3. TED BORTNER PROSPECT KY 1946 INDIAN CHIEF

Specialty
1. CHRIS SIMMONS OWENSBORO KY 1998 AMERICAN IRON HORSE
2. JULIE HUMPHREYS BELLEVUE, MI 2006 LADY J
3. BRUCE BARRETT ARRINGTON, TN. 2006 BOBBER

Modified Stock
1. PAULA STEINDEL LOUISVILLE, KY 1999 H.D. HARDTAIL
2. GENE BEAR STRICKLAND CORYDON, IN 2003 ROADSTAR
3. RICK STATON LOUISVILLE, KY 1999 FAT BOY

Street Custom
1. HILL BILLY CHOPPERS JEREMIAH, KY 2005 CUSTOM CHOPPER
2. 2 JAKES LOUISVILLE, KY CUSTOM
3. 2 JAKES LOUISVILLE, KY 1971 SPORTSTER

Radical
1. JASON CANTWELL LOUISVILLE, KY 2006 AMERICAN IRON HORSE
2. WILLY CHAFFEE LOUISVILLE, KY 2007 SPRINGER CHOPPER
3. GARY LEE STANLEY NEGLEY, OH CUSTOM

JUDGED CLASS
BEST OF SHOW

1. WIDE OPEN CYCLES DAYTONA, FL 2007 LOW DOWN BITCH
2. ERIC WARREN TAMPA, FL 2007 CHOPPER
3. COWBOY CUSTOMS JACKSBORO, TX 2006 PRO STREET

Editor’s Choice
RICKY HUDSON BOWLING GREEN, KY 1952 FL CHOPPER

Best Display
GARY GOOLSBY COOKVEILLE, TN 2004 ULTRA CLASSIC

Radical
1. CHOPPER THUGS MCMINNVILLE, TN 2005 2 BAD
2. JAMIE HOSKINS HENDERSONVILLE, TN 2007 300 DROP SEAT CHOPPER
3. JOHN BRIDGES MIDDLETOWN, OH 2006 PRO STREET

Street Custom
1. DANIEL MC LAIN LOUISVILLE, TN 2006 CUSTOM CHOPPER
2. CHRIS NEWLIN VALPARAISO, IN 1989 HD FXST
3. JON TAYLOR OWENSBORO, KY 1997 PRO STREET SOFTAIL

Specialty
1. STEVE BREWDUDE GARN WEST JEFFERSON, NC 1945 HD FLATHEAD
2. DAVID SHOEMAKER NORTH VERNON, IN 1970 650 LIGHTING BSA
3. GREG QUEEN LILY, KY 2006 PRO STREET TRIKE

Antique/Old School
1. JERRY BENSON HENDERSON, KY 1972 SPORTSTER
2. JOHN ARMES JONESBORO, IN 1956 H.D. PAN HEAD
3. GENE WILLIAMS JULIET, IL 1939 EL BOARD TRACKER

Modified Stock
1. JASON VOLANSKI WEST FRANKFORT, IL 1986 H.D. FXR CUSTOM
2. BILL ADAMS BALMONT, NC 1995 H.D. FAT BOY
3. KEN JONES PROSPECT, KY 2005 IRON HORSE TEXAS CHOPPER

PRO CLASS FINALISTS:

(All Pro Class Winners take a home trophy, and are invited to compete with their winning bike in Kansas City, MO at the Invitational Bike Show on May 5, 2007. Top 6 bikes from the Kansas City Pro Class Finals, will be invited to be a 2008 Easyriders Centerfold Tour Master Builder.)

ANGELO DEL RASO MINOOKA, IL 1956 PAN HEAD CHOPPER
RANDY REEVER INDIANAPOLIS, IN SPEEDWAY CHOPPER LS1-02
WIDE OPEN CYCLES DAYTONA, FL 2007 SOLID GOLD BITCH

The 11TH ANNUAL V-TWIN BIKERS BALL TO HONOR THE BEST OF THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY AT EXCLUSIVE RECEPTION MARCH 9TH AS PART OF BIKE WEEK– Daytona, Fl. – (February 20, 2007) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County proudly announces The 11th Annual V-Twin Bikers Ball, where the best of the motorcycle industry will be honored with the prestigious ViQe’ Awards on March 9th.

Each year, V-Twin Magazine recognizes innovative custom bike builders, painters, and companies that contribute to the ever-changing custom world of motorcycles with a ViQe’ Award. The motorcycle industry also comes together to build two custom motorcycle bikes, which will be raffled off at the Bikers Ball and all proceeds benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County.

This year, the raffle starts with a 2007 Stinger Custom Original featuring a high performance engine from TP Engineering, a Pro Street Softtail with hydraulic clutch, a six-speed Baker transmission, PM controls and wheel, HHI front end and custom chrome parts from the 2007 catalog. Raffle Tickets for the 2007 Stringer Custom Original are $20.

The second motorcycle that will be raffled off is a 2007 Jim Nasi Original featuring a high performance S&S 124″ Engine, an RSD six-speed Baker transmission, PM brakes, controls and wheels, an ICI Lowlife frame and primary as well as a Perse Performance Front End with a six degree rake. Raffle Tickets for the 2007 Jim Nasi Original are $100 or six (6) tickets for $500.

Tickets for the upcoming raffle at the Bikers Ball can be purchased at www.bikersball.org, by calling 954-537-1010 or at the 2007 Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse stage on Main Street March 2nd – 9th. Tickets for the Bikers Ball are $250 per person.

The Bikers Ball is lead by the “Leaders of the Pack” which is an exclusive members only motorcycle club which includes several of Broward County most successful businessmen such as Rick Case (Rick Case Automotive Group), Bruce Rossmeyer (Bruce Rossmeyer Fort Lauderdale Harley Davidson), Joe Teresi (V Twin & Easyriders Magazine), Mickey Markoff (MDM Group), Jamie McDonnell IV (Windmill Advertising Group), Ted Morse (Ed Morse Automotive) and Max Osceola (Seminole Tribe of Florida).

For information please Kerry Becker at 954-563-2822 or by e-mail at kbecker@bgcbc.org or visit www.bikersball.org.

VENDORS FILL DOWNTOWN HOLLISTER!!!!!!–The response has been overwhelming as the 60 year Hollister Motorcycle Rally continues its tradition in 2007, since being sponsored by Bikernet.com, as the “Birthplace of the American Biker.”

For the first time, the city of Hollister has enlisted the help of a promotions company to create a motorcyclist’s entertainment Mecca in its historic downtown area. Veteran event company Horse Power Promotions enlists its 26-year expertise in public relations and production to work around the clock on one of the biggest makeovers in rally history.

In years past Hollister has been known for the type of rally that attracted a crowd who would simply ride downtown for one day around the 4th of July, opting for a t-shirt and a cold one, take a look and ride off. But Horse Power Promotions is working to change that. By stepping up the non-stop entertainment, organizing on-going demonstrations for bikers such as creating a builders square full of the bike building craftsmen of today Kirk Taylor, Scott Long, Big Mike, Brian Klock, El Pitts, Sugar Bear, Chica and Todd Silicato to name a few. Hollister’s 2007 Rally will be one it’s most memorable and action-packed.

Hollister Motorcycle Rally is the largest of its kind in California and one of the top ten in the United States, always offering a great line up of vendors. Horse Power Promotions and the new Hollister Motorcycle Rally Committee have been luring more vendors than ever before and the new easy-to-maneuver layout of the downtown motorcycle marketplace will insure all vendors a premium space in the heart of Hollister, while also creating a great shopping experience with the downtown merchants.

The excitement is mounting: International Trails superstar David Chaves, Yamaha Demo Rides, Custom Bike Show, three stages with live music, Corbin open house, great riding are just a taste of what’s on tap. New for 2007 is VIP bike parking with helmet and leather checks. Go to www.horsepowerpromotions.com for info on the value packed Rally packages and the latest news.

–Seth Doulton
Horse Power Promotions
Po Box 1019
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone: 805.686.2007
Web: www.horsepowerpromotions.com
sd@silcom.com

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