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CYRIL HUZE LAUNCHES A BLOG–In addition to designing parts, bikes, traveling the country to show them, I have decided to offer the custom motorcycles community a place where I can share with you thoughts, news, all other things related to our passion. One of the earliest promises about the internet was that it would put some of the power of the media back in the hands of regular people. Traditional websites are not the answer. My website only displays my work on bikes and parts.
I needed a Weblog or Blog: an online place allowing publication on a whim, when the mood strikes, when the influential people talk, when a new part is released, etc. A place permanently updated by me and by you through comments. Hence, the Cyril Huze Blog: one of the first places to look for reactions to the happenings of the day in our industry and in all areas of interest. I encourage my industry to leak corporate tidbits and you to react with both passion & reason.
Please, visit my Blog at http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com.
–Cyril.
ROYAL ENFIELD USA STORE UPDATE–We want you to be awareof a change in the October Specials. Our manufacturerof the Stortech Storage Plug Kit just stopped producingthe product due to a supply line issue. We’re disappointedas are a number of you we’ve talked to. It was a goodproduct. This means that we can’t offer it anymore,neither by itself nor in our Winterizing Kit (which ironicallywe’re offering as an October Special – hence this note).
The Winterizing Kit (Z91065) now has 3 items then,(Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer, Fogging Oil and the Battery Tender, Jr)and a revised price to reflect that. The full value of the kitis $43.49. We will offer it to you regularly for $39.14,but for the month of October we will offer it to youfor 20% off, that’s $35.22!
–Dorothy
(Humble Scribe)
Classic Motorworks
www.royalenfieldusa.com
ACCURATE ENGINEERING BUILDS WORLDS FASTEST PANHEAD–September, 2006—Accurate Engineering’s Outlaw 120? made history during the Bonneville Salt Flats 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials. The “Salt Shaker,” powered by Accurate’s 120 cubic inch Panhead motor, was 5-Ball Racing’s entry on the flats. Keith “Bandit” Ball ached to get back to Bonneville since his involvement in the Easyriders streamliner record run in 1990 and created 5-Ball Racing to taste the salt again. He assembled a winning team including veteran rider, Valerie Thompson, who piloted the “Salt Shaker” (a John Reed designed Custom Chrome Sport Bike chassis with Accurate’s snarling engine) built by Bandit in the Bikernet Headquarters. The “Outlaw 120? blasted the motorcycle across the flats and into the record books,” said Berry.
At 141.465mph, the Salt Shaker now holds the Land Speed Record in it’s classification (pushrod: fuel) and is the World’s Fastest Panhead. “But’s that’s not all. We want to build a 200 mph Panhead, and we’re building the bike now,” said Bandit. “No time to lose.”
Accurate Engineering is now offering Everyone our
Signature Series
93-inch Panhead for $10.499
(natural finish only, includes shipping inside the lower 48)
These engines come complete, pre-run and ready to go! Engine includes carburetor, oil filter adapter, oil filter, ignition system, spark plugs, 3 bolt exhaust flange kit, wires, coil, charging system, and regulator/rectifier.
Call Terri today at 334-702-1993
ANOTHER HOT DEAL FOR THE WEEK–STARTING TOMORROW! YOU’LL PAY No sales tax ON ANY 2006AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE!THREE DAYS ONLY!OCTOBER 19, 20 & 21st!
You heard right! Starting tomorrow, you’ll pay NO SALES TAX on any 2006 American IronHorse Slammer, Texas Chopper, LSC, Legend, Tejas and Outlaw we have in stock. To make the deal even sweeter, we’ve added the “NO SALES TAX” offer to the NO MONEY DOWN*, NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS*, NO INTEREST FOR 6 MONTHS* and UP TO 108 MONTHS OF FINANCING* from the Biketoberfest sale!Now that’s a KILLER DEAL!!!!.
So if you’ve been holding off buying a 2006 IronHorse, your wait is over! And you can be riding off on a brand new 2006 American IronHorse … and pay NO SALES TAX … only from LifeStyle Cycles!
S&S? PRO STOCK ENGINE NOMINATED FOR AWARD– LA CROSSE, WI (October 18, 2006) The S&S Cycle Proven Performance? 160″ Billet Pro Stock Motorcycle Engine has been nominated for the Cooper-Hewitt People’s Choice Award. This first-ever People’s Choice Award is part of an award program by the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.
The S&S Pro Stock Motorcycle Engine has seen tremendous success this year with several teams competing in the NHRA? (National Hot Rod Association), the highest level of drag racing competition in the world. Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. by S&S Cycle, this engine has been the choice of top performing drag racing teams including G2 Motorsports – Drag Specialties/S&S (Chip Ellis) and Torco/Skull Gear (Matt Smith), Hal’s Speed Shop (Tom Bradford), Mohegan Sun (Chris Rivas), Rocklin Motorsports (Matt Guidera), Trim-Tex/Muzzy (Ryan Schnitz), Vroom Racing (Marco Andreano), and Connie Cohen. Currently, five of the top ten racers in the NHRA POWERade Championship point standings are powered by the S&S Pro Stock engine. Additionally, Chip Ellis, Matt Smith, and Tom Bradford have all joined the prestigious Mickey Thompson Six-Second Club this year, a special performance bonus program for NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors who break the seven-second barrier.
“I’d like to thank the employees of S&S Cycle, G2 Motorsports, and all the teams who choose to use our Pro Stock engine,” said S&S president, Brett Smith. “The honor of being nominated for this is very rewarding – but most of all it reflects the dedication, talent, and drive of the entire S&S family to produce the highest quality Proven Performance components for track and street applications. My grandfather, who started the company in 1958, would be proud of our success as we continue to carry on his passion for making motorcycles go fast.”
From the official web site for the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum: “The National Design Awards were conceived in 1997 by the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum to honor the best in American design. First launched at the White House in 2000 as an official project of the White House Millennium Council, the annual Awards program celebrates design in various disciplines as a vital humanistic tool in shaping the world, and seeks to increase national awareness of design by educating the public and promoting excellence, innovation, and lasting achievement”
G2 Motorsports is the exclusive North American Distributor for Proven Performance S&S racing components, including the 160″ Pro Stock motorcycle engine. For more information about S&S Cycle, please visit www.sscycle.com.
VANCIL SETS ET RECORD BUT TURNER TAKES THE NITRO TOP FUEL WIN IN ROCKINGHAM–ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (Oct. 16, 2006) – Jay Turner is making a run for the Screamin’ Eagle AHDRA Nitro Top Fuel Championship and Sunday just helped his cause. Turner took the trophy and valuable championship points, closing the gap between him and the only man who has more points than him so far this season – first place rider Mike Romine.
Turner rode his Mancuso Harley-Davidson to his third victory in four final rounds this season with a 6.323-second pass at 221.05. He beat Drums Brancaccio and the Team Latus Motors Harley-Davidson team with a 6.439 pass at 215.48. With just one race left, Turner and Vancil will have to battle it out at the season finale.
Doug Vancil just missed being in the final round for the fourth time this season. But he did set the national ET record in the semifinals. He rode his Vance & Hines Motorsports Harley-Davidson to a 6.236 pass at 218.62. In was all in vain, as Vancil lost the round on a holeshot to Turner. Vancil’s .235 reaction time on the starting line cost him a trip the finals, losing to Turner’s 6.310 at 217.35 with a .101 reaction.
Vancil did earn the No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel nitro class with a 6.240 pass. Turner was fifth with a 6.447 while Bracaccio was sixth with a 6.490.
Michael Ray swept the Destroyer category this weekend, earning the No. 1 qualifying position and the victory. Ray earned his second Destroyer win of the season by beating Doug Horne in the final with a 9.139 pass at 137.92, topping Horne’s 9.210 at 141.42.
Ray earned the top qualifier spot in the Destroyer category using a 9.085 pass. Horne was sixth with a 9.217.
Derek Christensen became the ninth different winner of the season in the SEP category. He earned his first victory of the season by beating Joey Talbott with an 11.467 run, topping Talbott’s 11.455. Eleanor Walker was the No. 1 qualifier in the category with an 11.505 pass while Christensen (11.513) was third and Talbott (11.558) was 10th.
Shane Pendergrast took the win in the ET category for the first time this season, taking out Bill Rowe Jr. in the final. Pendergrast rode his Harley-Davidson to the victory with an 11.333 pass. Rowe fouled at the starting line.
The season finale of the Screamin’ Eagle championship season will be held in Las Vegas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The JIMS Las Vegas Nationals will take place Nov. 11-12. This will also be the site of the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Las Vegas High Stakes Shootout, Nov. 10-11. The Shootout is open to professional and novice riders with current AHDRA memberships and Harley-Davidson motorcycles that meet AHDRA technical and safety standards. The winner will grab a $12,000 purse while the runner-up will take home $3,000.
AMERICAN IRONHORSE? NAMES HENDRICKSON NEW OPERATIONS CHIEF– FORT WORTH, Texas (October 17, 2006) R.B. Buck Hendrickson has been selected for the position of Chief Operating Officer at American IronHorse Motorcycle. Hendrickson will oversee corporate operations and will guide its veteran managers on new growth plans for manufacturing, product development, sales, and marketing.
Hendrickson has 15 years of high-level executive positions in production and manufacturing. Before joining American IronHorse, he was CEO for Florida-based Specialty Elastomers Technologies Inc., a large manufacturer of injection molded rubber products.
During his career, Hendrickson has helmed the engineering and product development initiatives for manufacturers serving a number of industries, including automotive, agriculture, construction, firearms, government and law enforcement. His background also includes serving 10 years as plant production manager for Chrysler Corp., where he developed a new tooling design and process for the Dodge Viper? that increased the automotive giant?s market share.
Hendrickson received an Industrial Management degree from Central Michigan University. He is a native of Pembroke, Va. and is an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Hendrickson is also a former serviceman in the Vietnam War and remains very active in veteran community activities.
American IronHorse has also announced another shift in its upper management ranks. The company has promoted Brad Van Dyke to Vice President of Quality Compliance. In his new role, Van Dyke will head all quality control processes and several new quality-centered systems for American IronHorse. He will also spearhead all auditing, training, regulatory and reporting programs.
Van Dyke joined American IronHorse in 2004 and has held the former title of Director of Quality. While at AIH, Van Dyke has been responsible for implementing the factory’s ISO 9000/2000 standard and for more than doubling AIH’s quality measurement rating.
Before IronHorse, Van Dyke spent 22 years with the worldwide conglomerate, BF Goodrich Aerospace. There he worked in various departments, including R&D, Engineering, and Quality Control. He received an Electronics degree from Sussex Technical School in New Jersey.
DREAMGIRLS 2007 AND MORE STARWEST’S answer to central heating!–Nobody does unique, superior quality custom calendars like STARWEST and this year’s collection is better than ever. If you have any doubts, just feasts your eyes on the cover of DREAMGIRLS 2007. Oh my goodness! Enough said. As always the images presented on all of the STARWEST calendars are nothing short of exceptional. No expense is spared in seeking out the most amazing models imaginable and the photography is spectacular in every respect.
Oh, and the machines. Yes there are bikes and if you make it that far they are as exciting and thought provoking as the models. Classy, Artistic, Colorful even Sensuous,
DREAMGIRLS 2007 and SPRING BREAK 2007 are great for keeping track of important dates, warming up those cool winter nights or just dressing up the shop. Additionally, MAN & MACHINE and AMERICAN CREATIONS round out a collection of what many consider to be the classiest and finest quality custom calendars available.
To order direct or locate a dealer near you, call 805-531-1000. Be sure to stop by www.STARWESTINC.com for a closer look at their amazing line of custom M/C accessories.
SAXON ROLLS TO DAYTONA BIKETOBERFEST–Please stop by and see the new 2007 model line ofSaxon’s at the Daytona Speedway, from the new 300 tirepro-street Villain to the revamped Crown you are sureto be impressed….
–Ken
DRAG SPECIALTIES/METZELER TIRES ALERT– Mr. Johnson and motorcycle were towed to our facility at the end of August 2006. His front tire started wobbling while on the highway from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. He waited by the roadside for the tow truck. The return trip took several hours. He purchased a set of tires, including labor, $384.00 and waited while tires were installed.
There was 50% or more tire tread remaining. There was no sign of cupping, cracking or dry rot.
Per “your” warranty agreement, as a Metzeler dealer (though we did not sell the tire to customer) we are responsible to honor the Metzeler Tyre warranty. We believe Mr. Johnson deserves credit for his tire. We contacted DRAG and Metzeler. Both companies are aware of this request.
Problem: It will cost me $60 just to send the defective tire from Las Vegas to Wisconsin so they can “eyeball it” to determine the tire’s value (with no promise of repayment of our cost)
Why must I incur the liability for this, with an undetermined outcome? How can we adjust, change, amend your/our warranty policy?
Our shop is founded on principles of good service delivered in a timely and honest fashion. This includes honoring the customer’s right to a timely and honest warranty policy procedure. (It is now October…)
Please advise how we can maintain a rational policy that will enhance the products we market and sell.
–Susan Devroy
Vice President
Action Tires, Inc.
actiontires@gmail.com
702-565-7199
RIDING THE DAYTONA LOOP–Locals and veterans of past Biketoberfests know the annual event draws throngs of riders and revelers to Main Street, Beach Street and the area of U.S. 1 from Tomoka Estates to Destination Daytona. Heavy traffic and long delays should be expected in those areas, as well as along Ridgewood Avenue in South Daytona and Port Orange from the Sunshine Mall to The Last Resort, and State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach near Pub 44.
Even as mechanical cranes replace the winged species along the skyline, much of this area remains NatureWorld.The roads that cut through and along the woods, river and ocean in Volusia and Flagler counties provide some of the most scenic and diverse views in Florida — picture-postcard backdrops for motorcyclists with some Biktoberfest time on their hands.
So get your motors running and head out on the highway. And if you’re looking for adventure this week, we’re offering this first in a series of five rides.
— By RAY WEISS, Daytona paperStaff Writer
–from Rogue
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