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BIG BANK BIKE BLOWOUT!–2007 is just around the corner, and it’s time for some killer savings on some of LifeStyle Cycles’ bank-owned bikes. Don’t wait, because deals like these only come around once a year, and won’t last long! We need to make room, and you need to get a deal! Call the LifeStyle Cycles Bike Sales Department today and save HUGE on these big bank bike blowouts! Think of it as our gift to you!
CALL LIFESTYLE CYCLES TODAY!
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DELAND GROUP ORGANIZES ITS 3RD ANNUAL BIKE RALLY– The third annual DeLand Bike Rally is scheduled for March 3 to enhance a positive relationship between the community and motorcycle enthusiasts.More than 30,000 people and 18,000 motorcycles participated in the second rally during Bike Week in March. The event received one of this year’s top honors at the Florida Main Street 2006 Conference last month.Wayne Arnold, president and event coordinator, said, “We are very proud to be recognized and happy to bring home to DeLand one of the 2006 Secretary of State’s Florida Main Street Awards.”
The setting in historic downtown DeLand with specialty boutiques and ethnic restaurants, combined with the friendliness and professionalism of city employees, committee members and volunteers created a sure recipe for success, said BJ Simoneau, bike rally president-elect and Main Street DeLand Association past president.Sponsorship or vendor information: 386-738-0649 or
— from Rogue
BIKERNET POLITICAL CORRECT CORRECTION–Because of the climate of political correctness now pervading America, those of us in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri will no longer be referred to as HILLBILLIES.
We ask that you now refer to us as OZARK-AMERICANS.
Thank you!
Now if you’ll excuse me, I got possums to fry.
–from Nick Roberts
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY TO SELL HOLLISTER LICENSED T-SHIRT– High Bid will receive: Protection as the exclusive licensee for all official merchandise for the 2007 HollisterMotorcycle Rally. Protection will be enforced with copyrights, trademarks and service mark wherenecessary. Protection will also be provided in the form of a city ordinance that will onlyallow the official licensee to market the official merchandise.
The Hollister Motorcycle Rally will protect the word Hollister when used in conjunctionwith the following, Bike, Rally, 2007, 60th anniversary, 10th annual, motorcycle, or anyartwork that implies that the article bearing said logo as an official event product.
The licensee shall be allowed to market and sell said merchandise through out the 2007year. For instance after the 2007 rally the licensee may sell the merchandise to retailers inthe Hollister area that want to continue to market these products
All merchandise and artwork must be approved by the Hollister Motorcycle Committee. They must meet or exceed 6.1 100% Cotton Preshrunk quality.
The Licensee will receive up to 10 premium marketing locations at the rally ($30,000value). Licensee is responsible for all necessary staffing, displays and tents to properlyconstruct the official merchandise booths.
Licensee is responsible for reporting all sales tax.
70% of the bid is due within 14 days of the auction closing. The remaining 30% is dueon or before March 31st 2007.
Licensee shall have first choice to bid on 2008 License.
Proposals can be submitted to: www.horsepowerpromotions.com from Dec. 10th 2006 through Dec.24th 2006.
CRAIG VETTER RECEIVES HONORARY MEMBERSHIP OF THE MOTORCYCLE DESIGN ASSOCIATION– Craig Vetter was the unanimous choice of the MDA committee for the 2006 Honorary Membership. Vetter didn’t invent the motorcycle fairing – numerous examples had been on the market for many years – but he was arguably the first to make them look good. He was also an astute businessman, hitting the market with his Windjammer after-market fairings at a time when motorcycle performance was exceeding the limits of rider endurance. Bike manufacturers had been scared away from protective bodywork in the 1950s, when models such as the Ariel Leader and Vincent Black Prince had been universally rejected by the customers, mainly on aesthetic grounds. During the 60s and early 70s, few bike manufacturers offered much in the way of wind resistance, but Vetter’s products became so popular that many buyers in the US would not consider buying a new Japanese model unless one of his after-market fairings was fitted. Eventually, the major manufacturers responded by producing fully-faired catalogue models, but Vetter had started the trend.
But it is perhaps for the Triumph X-75 Hurricane that he is more generally acknowledged. The Hurricane holds a rightful place in motorcycle design history by being an early example of the integration of body components, notably in the merging of the tank and side covers. Although only produced in limited numbers, this approach influenced mass-market models such as the Honda 400N and Bol d’Or series, and a whole new way of thinking about bike design from which today’s models evolved.
Vetter was presented with the award by MDA co-founder and President, Glynn Kerr, in Carmel, California, on 9 December, 2006.
The Motorcycle Design Association
website www.motorcycledesign.com
–Glynn Kerr – President
e-mail president@motorcycledesign.com
BIKER BEAUTIES CHRISTMAS SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE–Order a subscription to Biker Beauties Magazine as a Christmas Gift. Orders are sent out first class mail the day we recieve the order.
Order a subscription this week before Christmas and we’ll include the Sept/Oct. Issue and the November Issue in the package with the December Issue.
Subscriptions are $34.95/yr. for 12 issues and can be purchased at BikerBeauties.com
January 2007 Issue will be shipped on Dec. 29th.
TRIBUTE PAINT JOB FROM BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT IN AUSTRALIA– I’m just heading off to Brisbane to pick up the rest of the paint and we are both away all day to-morrow so I’ll try and put something together in the next couple of days, so keep your eyes on the computer.
Talk to you soon. Hey! nearly forgot, just got the latest edition of the Horse it was great to read your story and to have been part of it.
–Glenn.
BUELL RIGID PROJECT RETURNS–It was about a year ago you did a story on my BuellRigid.Had to redo a few things in a year of riding. New tankand new non-raked tress were the main parts replaced.And a third wheel was added. The hack platform isuniversal. It can be a pickup with the box, and a peoplehauler, when I remove the box and strap on a lawnchair, or a flatbed hauler.
If the vacation timing works we will see you atBonneville.
–NMBUELLIST
CHRISTMAS CHOPPER DEAL OF THE WEEK– If you think you might need an extra pair of hands on your next trip to Bonneville, let me know. I’m sure you have more than enough volunteers, though. Enclosed are the two photos Kiese, he’s Greek, sent me.
Here are a couple of profile shots of the chopper. If you know anybody wanting a custom, I am thinking of selling this one for around $33,000
–Steve
“sbauman2@juno.com” sbauman2@juno.com
(949) 837-4991
JOKER CLUTCH RELEASE COVER– Give your cable-operated tranny a major up-grade with a Joker Machine Clutch Release Cover! CNC Machined from 6061 T6 billet aluminum using optimum machining technology.
Much stronger than the stock die-cast unit. Features full chrome plating and include chrome-mounting hardware. OEM dipstick and internals fit into unit.
NOTE: Our new billet dipstick is now available for this unit and H/D units!
Part No: 941228BMC CLUTCH RELEASE COVER, BALL-MILL $176.95
941228C CLUTCH RELEASE COVER, SMOOTH $176.95
941228FC CLUTCH RELEASE COVER, FLAME $176.95
06-01 CLUTCH RELEASE COVER, FINNED $169.95
BIKERNET TEAMS WITH SUCKER PUNCH SALLY AND HOT BIKE TO DELIVER A BOBBER TO SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER IN IRAQ–Johnny White, a Bikernet correspondent in Texas reached out to build his brother a bike. Then Sucker Punch Sally offered to help in addition to R-max. Johnny will build the bike in his garage, the first bike he’s ever built.
“Oh yeah, and SPS promises you can put their kittogether with a leatherman,” said Ken Conte, SPS marketing director. Nevertheless we asked Santa to give Johnny some tools. Plus Jeff and Donnie plan to throw in some custom touches. You’ll see it come together in HOT Bike magazine and on Bikernet.com. When Johnny’s brother returns from the front they will ride to Sturgis and party with the HOT Bike editor Eric Ellis.
Here’s the new number for SPS: (480) 778-9500.
WIN FREE TICKETS TO THE ARLEN NESS BIKE SHOW– Win Free Tickets and Swag for the January 27th and 28th 2007 Arlen Ness Bike Show in San Jose, CA. Enter your contact information and we will draw a name each week. Go to Arlen Ness Bike Show for more details.
WINNERS:
Jani Albers wins 2 show tickets
Juan Gutierrez wins 2 show tickets
Michael A. Noble wins 2 Show Tickets
American Thunder Promotions produces the Arlen Ness Bike Show, the Donnie Smith Invitational Bike Show and the Donnie Smith Rochester Bike Show.
The Riders Have Spoken: Victory Motorcycles ReceivesHigh Ratings From J.D. Power and Associates —MEDINA, MN (Dec. 21st, 2006) – “With the release of this information from J.D. Power and Associates, we believe it’s clear that Victory Motorcycles has played a key role in raising the bar of consumer expectations – not only in the American V-Twin market, but in the motorcycle industry as a whole,” said Mark Blackwell, Vice President of Victory Motorcycles and International Operations for Polaris Industries.
For the first time ever, J.D. Power and Associates has publicly released brand-performance results from their annual Motorcycle Competitive Information Study. Over the past several years, the firm has conducted this research to help the industry’s major motorcycle manufacturers improve. Now, portions of their recent 2006 study have been made public for all the world to see.
Now entering just its ninth model year and growing at close to 10 times the industry rate, Victory Motorcycles, the motorcycle division of leading Minnesota-based power sports manufacturer Polaris Industries, was one of ten major motorcycle manufacturers (and one of just three American manufacturers) rated by consumers in this study. Each manufacturer received two to five Power Circle RatingsSM in five different factors, including Product, Service, Cost of Ownership, Quality, and Sales.
Victory Motorcycles performed particularly well and received five Power Circles in Product, Cost of Ownership, and Service. Victory received four Power Circles in Quality and Sales. “The entire Victory team is proud to have these kinds of ratings,” said Blackwell. “People who choose to ride our bikes love them – it’s something we’ve known for a long time – and we’re happy this information is finally public.”
Hold on, next week we’ll publish the entire report.
IT?S A JACK DANIELS CHRISTMASSSSS–Actually it?s a helluva season, in a helluva year and times are wild. There?s never a dull moment here at Bikernet, in this industry or in the country for that matter. Let me throw out a couple of reminders.
First, don?t forget to register to receive notices about Bikernet new articles. It?s free, goddamnit, and you might win something.
Don?t forget to buy our Amazing Shrunker FXR for that little rider in the family. Every girl who sits on this bike trips about how comfortable it is. Just $25,000 this week. Think I?ll take it to the ER show in Pomona.
WOW, we finished the goddamn news before Christmas. Have a helluva holiday. It’s been an Amazing year. Next will even be better. Hang on.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
