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VON DUTCH BRINGS ON THE CLASS–Carmella DeCesare, PlayBoy playmate of the year 2004, is the new face for Von Dutch Kustom Cycles! Watch for a feature of here with a Von Dutch Classic on Bikernet in the near future.
–Ron Starrantino
Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Development
Von Dutch Kustom Cycles
Office (909)481-0600
http://www.vondutch.com
GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don’t hurt.
3) Families are like fudge…mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.
–from Chris T.
MARCH 25-26th – WESTCOAST CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW UPDATE–Mechanical Works of Art on Display at the Westcoast Custom Motorcycle ShowMarch 25-26th at Tradex
On March 25-26th the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford will host hundreds of thehottest custom motorcycles in North America with most of them producedlocally. British Columbia is the undisputed home to some of the world’s topcustom builders including professional bike builder Roger Goldammer ofKelowna, who will have several bikes on display. Goldammer’s amazing workwon him 1st Place at the AMD/Custom Chrome World Championship in 2004 and2005.
This show will feature hundreds of custom bikes in more than 30 classesincluding Foreign, Street, British, Vintage, Radical, “Specialty” and a new”Pro Builders” class, with a $1000.00 prize for Best Bike. Spectators willget a chance to vote for who they think deserves the awards for “Best Bike”and “Pro Builder”.
There will be something for everyone at this show, from mild to wild! We’vegot everything from a fully customized Kawasaki ZX 7 to a restored 1948Indian Chief, Top Fuel Harley’s capable of speeds over 200 mph and, ofcourse, choppers galore.
Proceeds of this event will go to support the B.C. Coalition ofMotorcyclists (BCCOM). BCCOM is a professional lobbying organization thatworks on behalf of all motorcyclists rights in the province of B.C. andpromotes motorcycle safety and awareness.
For more information, visit http://www.westcoastcustom.ca.
WESTCOAST CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW
DATE: MARCH 25-26, 2006
LOCATION: Tradex Centre at Abbotsford Airport
SHOW HOURS:
Saturday, March 25th from 10am-10pm
Sunday, March 26th from 10am-6pm
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Westcoast Custom Motorcycle Show Inc.
Phone: (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111
Fax: (604) 580-0114
Website: http://www.westcoastcustom.ca
Email: office@westcoastcustom.ca
FLORIDA CRASH COUNSEL–Need to stop calling these things Accidents. They are collisions or crashes.The term Accident was coined by defense attorneys to trying and get lenient sentences for those that kill and injured others.
Group criticizes fines for vehicle drivers
Motorcyclists are looking at these issues to improve biker safety:
Lobby for stiffer fines and mandatory minimum penalties for people who cause motorcycle accidents.
Break out statistics of motorcycle accidents so they are not grouped with pedestrians, bicyclists and other recreational vehicles.
Limit the height of landscaping in medians and along roadways.
Toughen educational programs and testing requirements for getting a license to drive a motorcycle.
Toughen qualification standards for someone buying a motorcycle.
Enforce restrictions on the difference between lane-surface heights in construction zones.
Motorcyclists met in Fort Myers on Saturday to launch an education campaign and a protest against vehicle drivers who get what they say are insignificant fines for causing accidents that kill motorcycle riders.
“We’re concerned with why a motorcyclist is allowed to be killed by a driver who made a mistake and only get a ticket,” said David “Surfer” Bowlby of Cape Coral.
“There should be more than a $52 ticket for failure to yield the right of way,” he said. “Is that what a life is worth?”About 40 people attended the regular meeting of local chapters of ABATE of Florida and other motorcycling groups at the American Legion Hall in downtown Fort Myers.
Much of the meeting dealt with the growing danger for motorcyclists on Southwest Florida’s roads.Six motorcyclists have been killed in Lee County this year, and 18 were killed in 2005.
A record 20 motorcyclists associated with Bike Week in Daytona Beach were killed this month.
Some of those deaths were caused by cyclist error, said Susan Huttman, a member of the Southwest Chapter of ABATE, but too many are caused by inattentive vehicle drivers.She said motorcycle groups should push for stiffer punishment for vehicle drivers who cause motorcycle accidents while also working to keep reckless cyclists off the roads.
The problem will continue to grow along with Florida’s population and traffic congestion, Huttman said.According to Florida ABATE, she said, the number of registered motorcyclists in Florida more than doubled from 195,000 in 2000 to 473,000 in 2005.
“That is a lot of political power, friends,” she told the gathering.
–from Rogue
STEEL DREAMS EPISODE 10-THIS WEEKEND–In episode ten, famed stunt rider, Monte Perlin, “The Wheelie King” tells how he turned his love for riding into today’s amazing “Globe-O-Cross” show that tours the world. Scenes from Pre-Love Ride in Santa Clarita, CA shows Perlin (who was the motorcycle riding stunt-double for Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Terminator) and his son thrilling crowds with high-speed gravity-defying spins inside the amazing one-of-a-kind 16-foot globe sphere.Then the Victor McLaglen World Champion Motorcycle Stunt & Drill Team performs many of the incredible multi-bike precision maneuvers and jaw-dropping formations that have thrilled audiences worldwide and won numerous competition awards.
Steel Dreams then shows viewers how Freestyle MX evolved from humble beginnings in backyards, parking lots and places like a Skateboard shop in Norway, Maine into today’s big-time thrill-packed arena shows and spectacular high-flying outdoor events. Riders of the Giant Bicycle Stunt Show tour are featured along with superstar rider Jim Mcneil on Boost Mobile Freestyle MX tour at Long Beach, CA and DUB Car Show, Los Angeles, CA.
It’s not motor sports on TV it’s “Steel Dreams” TV.
STURGIS LODGING CONNECTION–Anyone looking for some cool places to rent for the Sturgis rally, check out Black Hills Real Estate, http://www.blackhillsre.com . We have 3 house’s in Deadwood, all beautifully restored to their 1890’s condition, and a 3 bdr. modular on 1 acre 2 miles out of Sturgis with a great view of the valley. See you there!
For more info call Mike Stevenson at 818 8919055
REDHILL BIKE DEAL OF THE WEEK–All Aluminum Redhill BIthccraft for sale. Softtail aluminum chassis, TP 107-inch motor, TP Tranny, Ness Primary cover, Ness Foot controls and hand controls and a bitchin brushed aluminum paint job that isn’t just for bitches…$25K.
call 303-823-6363
–J. Ken Conte
Rise Above Consulting LLC
(970)227-3588
BUBS INTERNATIONAL SPEED TRIALS IN BONNEVILLE SEPTEMBER 3-7 NEEDS SPONSORS QUICK–Chance of a lifetime to be involved in the most historic motorcycle event ever. Just once a year the tried and true test their machines in the blistering sun on 65 square miles of dead flat salt in Wendover, Utah. This is a chance to become a sponsor of this event. Click on the above banner or call the lovely Delvene for information:
SEMINOLE HARD ROCK ROADHOUSE KICKS OFF 2006AT DAYTONA BIKE WEEK– Ft. Lauderdale, FL — The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse kicked off the 2006 Tour at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona during a weather-perfect Daytona Bike Week.
On Friday, March 3rd, the Hard Rock Bikes were unveiled to an awestruck audience. The four bikes, through metal, paint, and attitude, truly represented and displayed the unparalleled level of artistry and engineering of each uniquely talented bike builder. Anyone can enter to win one of these Hard Rock bikes for FREE along with 5 Trips to the Hard Rock at www.HRroadhouse.com!
You’ll see all the bikes and action in the next couple of days on Bikernet in our extended Daytona Coverage. Hell, the Bikernet team even had the pleasure of working on one of the bikes before it left the West Coast.
HARLEY DAVIDSON RIGID CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE FRAMECLOSE-OUT!–http://www.DEMONSCYCLE.COM
DEMONS CYCLE SOUTH
378 SW 14 TH AVE
POMPANO BEACH
3 3 0 6 9 FLORIDA
BIKERNET SALT SHAKER REPORT–There’s some good news. Or is it any news is better than no news?
Engine DID NOT SHIP! They forgot to spot face all of my cylinders so that is what we are doing today and tomorrow and it should ship Friday. Engine building is so romantic. I mean frantic.
–Berry Wardlaw
I’ve been slacking on you’re tranny order; I apologize. I can machine the pivot shaft to _-inch, no problem. Do you have an exact-year case that you want to use? From previous e-mails, I assume you need an Evo FLT case Raw finish.
–Adam “Stretch” Sanderlin
Sales Manager
BAKER Drivetrain
877-640-2004
Actually, waiting on Salt Shaker parts gives me some time to work on the Bonne Belle and try to read the FIM Salt Flats regs. They put me to sleep every time. Watch for a report on the 45 coming soon.–Bandit
NEW ARTIST ON BIKERNET–This guy is a guy that I hooked up with through the radio show. His work is unbelievable his name is ad cook. Here is the website http://www.adcookfineart.com/ Maybe you might be interested in doing a write-up through Bikernet. -Charlie Brechtel
I was born in 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona, and realized my passion for art very early on. As a kid I would draw everything I could on anything I could find. I knew that I wanted to be an artist as far back as I can remember. The creation of art has always been my ambition, and as far as I can remember, there never really was a choice about it. And that’s just fine by me.-AD Cook
$5,000 CASH PRIZE ANNOUNCED FOR CUSTOM BIKE SHOW RADICAL CLASS–The Las Vegas BikeFest Partnership announced today that a $5,000 prize will be awarded to the winner of the Radical Class in the Las Vegas BikeFestCustom Bike Show, sponsored by Tribal Motorworks and supported by Meguiar’s.
“To go along with the glitz and glamour of Sin City, we want a collection of the most radical rides in the country entered in our Custom Bike Show”, stated Harry Schwartz, president of Full Throttle Events, one of Las Vegas BikeFest’s partners. Schwartz continued, “We give away the most radical trophies in the world, custom built by Tribal Motorworks, and now we are going to give away a radical prize of $5,000 cash. The prize was increased from $400 and now we offer one of the largest prizes for a single entry class of any bike show. That’s Las Vegas style!”
Custom Bike Show entry forms are available on-line at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com.
Tribal Motorworks is one of the industries premiere aftermarket accessory manufacturer’s; specializing in CNC machined billet aluminum accessories for V-twin bikes. Since establishing a solid relationship with Tribal Motorworks in 2003, Las Vegas BikeFest was one of the first events to have the opportunity to give out custom, one-of-a-kind billet trophies.
Participants of the Custom Bike Show will also be entitled to a detailing kit offered by the Custom Bike Show’s supporting sponsor, Meguiar’s. Meguiar’s, Inc. is one of the world’s leading surface care products companies, providing highly specialized products for almost every conceivable type of surface.
The 6th annual Las Vegas BikeFest will be held September 14-17 in the most famous 24-hour city, Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will consist of the Vendor Village at Cashman Center with over 275 manufacturers and vendors, and activities such as Poker Runs and competitions, and non-stop entertainment including concerts with well-known celebrity bands. Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Championship will also take place at Cashman Center. 40,000 bikers and enthusiasts are expected to be in attendance.
Las Vegas BikeFest is produced by the Las Vegas BikeFest Partnership made up of ConvExx and Full Throttle Events. Las Vegas BikeFest information is available www.LasVegasBikeFest.com, or call toll-free 866-BIKEFEST (866-245-3337) or e-mail info@lasvegasbikefest.com.
RICHARD CAPKA NOMINATED AS ADMINISTRATOR OF FHWA–The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports President George W. Bush has announced his nomination of Richard Capka as Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Mr. Capka was appointed Deputy Administrator of the FHWA in August 2002. He helped prepare the Bush administration’s transportation reauthorization proposal, shape the management of highway mega-projects across the country, and develop other programs and initiatives for the FHWA. Capka must be confirmed by the US Senate before officially taking the top spot at FHWA.
Mr. Capka retired after a 29-year military career as a US Army Brigadier General who was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. Following retirement and prior to this nomination he had served as Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA) overseeing the completion of the infamous Boston tunneling project known as the “Big Dig”.
In 1997, he led the federal flood system recovery response to the unprecedented California floods which had severely damaged the Sacramento and San Joaquin flood control systems. The effort earned specific praise from both the President of the United States and Governor of California.
A West Point graduate he also holds a Master’s Degree in engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master’s Degree in business administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu. He is a professional engineer, registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Since former Administrator Mary Peters left her position at the end of July 2005 Mr. Capka has been serving as acting Administrator for the FHWA. “Of course we will miss Administrator Peters but look forward to a productive working relationship with Mr. Capka” said Jeff Hennie Vice President of Government Relations for the MRF.
The Federal Advisory Council created by the MRF and the US Congress in the most recent Highway Bill (PL 109-59) will advise Mr. Capka and the FHWA on road, bridge and barrier design and how the motorcycles must be considered when engineering our nations highway system.
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