Happy Goddamn New Years,
I mean it. I want the entire world to experience the year of a lifetime. Okay, so it’s ambitious, but what the hell. I think we’ll see Iraq stand on its own. Terrorism gangs will loose their momentum and be treated like the punk thugs they are. I believe we’ll witness new insight into the survival of the planet. New fuel options will avail themselves. People will finally discover that money ain’t everything and we can adjust our lives for freedom and happiness, for our families and children and away from the all-mighty dollar chase.
Closer to home, I believe that our industry will come to a meeting of the minds with the EPA and we’ll be free, once more, to build as many bikes as we like and ride forever. I think it will be a helluva year for our industry, with more TV presence, Biker movies and recognition than ever before.
Okay, okay. I’ll drop the rantings and hit the news. I’ll wrap it up at the end. Let’s Party:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES SAFETY RECALL AND RELATED CUSTOMER CARE PLAN– Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued a voluntary safety recall on 2006 model year Dyna series motorcycles built between June 9 and October 19, 2005. Approximately 13,400 motorcycles are included in the recall. The transmissions in the affected motorcycles have a defect which under certain circumstances may allow them to go into a false neutral position even though the neutral indicator light is illuminated.
As part of its Initial Care Program for 2006 Dyna motorcycles, the Company will provide owners with free pick-up and delivery, if desired. This service will commence and recall kits will be available at dealerships beginning the week of December 12, 2005.
The Company estimates that the costs associated with this voluntary recall will be less than$5.0 million and it will reserve these costs in the fourth quarter of this year. The Company also expects to meet its previously-announced wholesale shipment target for 2005.
BIKERNET USED BIKE LOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS–
’97 custom fatboy,loaded w/ chrome,extended fork andraked,about 6k miles custom paint.
’03 fatboy anniversary,luggage rack, tank bib,and VanceHines pipes.
’02 883 Sportster
E-mail me for other info:jw3112000@yahoo.com
–JW
DEMON’S CYCLE ORIGINAL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY– Demon’s Cycle Inc. is proud to present a complete air cleaner assembly of our own design!
This air cleaner is CNC-machined from aluminum and then chrome-plated for great looks. The outer cover features a 3-D flames design and can be easily removed for easy access to the filter element or be replaced with another face plate design that we offer.This air cleaner assembly, Includes filter element comes equipped with carburetor adopter.
Custom slick curves of this chrome air cleaner cover pick up the lines of stretched tanks,creating flowing custom and well thought out look for any bike.
15-7/8″ long
4.5″ tall
2-3/8″ wide
Can be used to customize any bike, including Harley-Davidson?,Custom Chopper, etc.
Available EXCLUSIVELY fromDemon’s Cycle South, Inc.
R-MAX BY ROADMAX TRANSMISSIONS WIN PRO-ONE MOTORCYCLE CONTRACT–December 26, 2005: Ontario, CA – R-Max USA by Roadmax Transmissions isawarded the contract to supply right side transmissions for the new line ofmotorcycles manufactured by PRO-ONE.
PRO-ONE is gearing up production and delivering ten custom motorcycles a month,which includes two choppers and two pro-street bikes. These custom bikes sport250 and 300 rear meats and range from $32,000 to $37,000 retail.
PRO-ONE is filling the niche for high quality custom motorcycles at lower pricepoints. They can fulfill this promise because they build 90% of the bike inhouse – including frame, sheet metal, accessories, front end, brakes, forwardcontrols, and headlights.
Each bike comes equipped with an R-Max USA by Roadmax right side drive six speedtransmission and utilizes a 2.94:1 1st gear ratio,
2.21:1 2nd gear,
1.60:1 3rdgear,
1.23:1 4th gear,
1.00:1 5th gear,
and .86:1 overdrive gear ratio for 6thgear.
Internals consist of SAE8620H precision cut full width gears withincreased dog area. They are back cut and diamond media blasted for a verysmooth and quiet operation.
The shift forks are made from heat treated ALBC3alloy because this gives the forks superior strength. Used in combination withthe R-Max USA by Roadmax proprietary shift drum it offers enthusiasts smoothpositive shifting and longer reliability.
The R-Max USA transmissions are dependable, the fit and finish are superb andthey come with a good warranty,” said Josh Siedner, Operations Manager,PRO-ONE. Not only do they look good, the shifting is smooth and theperformance is outstanding.”
R-Max USA by Roadmax High-Tech 3 three inch open primary is used on the PRO-ONEcustom motorcycles. Each High-Tech 3 comes with a polished solid billet motorplate, outside splinted clutch plates for more surface area and a truly quietclutch along with the diaphragm clutch spring for easier clutch leveroperation, polished pulley covers, and a polished belt guard.
STURGIS MUSEUM TO RAFFLE NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX– December 2005 – Sturgis Harley-Davidson and Black Hills Harley-Davidson will show their support for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame again this year by donating Harley’s exciting new model, the FLHX Street Glide, for the 2006 Museum raffle.
“When I contacted Jim Burgess at Black Hills Harley-Davidson to ask if we could count on their support again in 2006, I already knew the answer.” said Museum Director Pepper Massey-Swan. “The people at our local Harley shops believe strongly our mission, ‘to preserve the great history of motorcycling’, and understand the importance of having a motorcycle museum in Sturgis. Their continued support helps us to succeed in ways we never imagined possible.”
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, holds an annual raffle and offers three prizes on each $10.00 ticket. This year’s prizes are: a 2006 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide; a Scott Jacobs signed print entitled “Pushing the Limit”; and a one of a kind commemorative Henry 44-40 rifle. Tickets will be available for purchase on Monday 9 January 2006 on the Museum web site
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is open year round.
LAWSUIT FILED OVER CYCLIST’S DEATH–SIOUX FALLS (AP) – A Texas family has filed a lawsuit over a fatal traffic accident that happened when a portable toilet fell off a truck at Custer.
Michael Johnson, 34, of Grand Saline, Texas, was riding his motorcycle along Highway 16 when a portable toilet fell from a Sander Sanitation Service truck. The toilet struck Johnson as he tried to pass the truck, sending him sliding into the path of three cars, according to the accident report.
Johnson died in the Aug. 9 accident.It happened during the Sturgis motorcycle rally.The plaintiffs contend that the toilet was improperly secured, and that Sander and the truck driver are responsible for Johnson’s death.
The defendants have yet to file a response to the complaint.
–from Rogue
BIKERNET BONNEVILLE RUN FOR 2006–It’s in the planning stages with three teams heading out so far. There’s the wild 5-Ball Racing Team with shapely women at the helm, against the Chop ‘n’ Grind Racing Team out of 29 Palms, CA, Then the Custom Performance Renegades out of Phoenix. So far the 5-ball team is headed out to the salt flats with a 120-inch Panhead Sportbike, built by Bikernet, with a Custom Chrome V-Frame rolling chassis designed by John Reed, an Accurate Engineering 120-inch Panhead Engine and a Baker performance 6-speed transmission. What’s our goal? Join the 200 mph club, and if we install a Custom Performance Turbo, who knows?
We are also working with Departure Bike Works on a 1940 WLD, 45 Cubic Inch flathead. Rumor has it that the record is 126 mph.
So far our esteemed Sponsors include: Custom Chrome, Accurate Engineering, Baker Transmission and Custom Performance. Valerie Thompson is our hot shoe rider. I told you the girls are running the show, against those sand-snorting bastards in the desert.
We’re all riding out together in September with anyone who wants to tag along and maybe dodge Sturgis. We’ll bring you periodic reports as we move ahead.
Bulletpr?f Puts “The Fix” On Grinding Starter Engagement–Grinding starter engagement now gets the kiss of death thanks to the innovative Bulletpr?f Belt Drive Fix available only from MC Advantages. This replacement for one-piece or solid jackshafts has ramped teeth and an engineered spring to help integrate the jackshaft easily and quietly before starting. It fits all belt drives with one-piece or rigid jackshaft belt drive setups. Best of all, the price won’t break the bank at only $99.99 MSRP.
Remember, MC Advantages is the only distributor on the market to offer this part. Contact your local MC Advantages dealer for more details and to order yours today!
MC Advantages is a distributor of high-performance V-Twin parts based in Grimes, Iowa, serving dealers in the U.S. and abroad. MC Advantages distributes many brands including: S&S Cycle, Martin Bros., Spyke, Stampede, Prowler, Bulletpr?f, D&M Custom Cycle, TFI, Primo Belt Drives, Platinum Air Suspension, Tauer Machine and many more.
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BIKERNET CAPTURES LETTERS TO SANTA–Dear Santa, You must be surprised that I’m writing you today, the 26th of December.
Well, I would very much like to clear up certain things that have occurred since the beginning of the month! While filled with illusion I wrote you a letter and I asked for a bicycle, an electric train set, a pair of rollerblades, and a football uniform.
I destroyed my brain studying the whole year! Not only was I the first in my class, but I had the best grades in the whole school. I’m not going to lie to you, Santa, there was no one in my entire neighborhood that behaved better than me. With my parents, my brothers, my friends and with my neighbors, I would go on errands and even help the elderly cross the street.
There was virtually nothing I wouldn’t do for humanity!
YO SANTA,
WHAT BALLS YOU HAVE LEAVING ME A FUCKING YO-YO, A STUPID ASS WHISTLE, AND A PAIR OF SOCKS! WHAT THE FUCK WERE YOU THINKING, YOU FAT SON OF A BITCH? YOU’VE TAKEN ME FOR A SUCKER THE WHOLE FUCKING YEAR, TO COME OUT WITH SOME SHIT LIKE THIS UNDER THE DAMN TREE.
AS IF YOU HADN’T FUCKED ME ENOUGH, YOU GAVE THAT LITTLE FAGGOT ACROSS THE STREET SO MANY FUCKING TOYS, THAT HE CAN’T EVEN FUCKING WALK INTO HIS DAMN HOUSE!
PLEASE DON’T LET ME SEE YOU TRYING TO FIT YOUR BIG FAT ASS DOWN MY CHIMNEY NEXT YEAR! I’LL FUCK YOU UP! I’LL THROW ROCKS AT THOSE STUPID ASS REINDEERS OF YOURS, AND SCARE THEM THE FUCK AWAY, SO YOU’LL HAVE TO WALK YOUR BIG FAT ASS BACK TO THE NORTHPOLE, JUST LIKE I HAVE TO DO, SINCE YOU DIDN’T GET ME THAT FUCKING BIKE, YOU PUNK BITCH!!
YOU KNOW WHAT SANTA, FUCK YOU!! NEXT YEAR YOU’LL FIND OUT HOW BAD I CAN REALLY FUCKING BE…YOU’VE BEEN SLIPPING LIKE A MOTHERFUCKER FAR TOO LONG! SO WATCH YOUR BACK NEXT YEAR, YOU FAT BITCH! I’LL KILL YOU!
Sincerely, Johnny
–from Bob T.
MAN WOUND TOO TIGHT– Dr. Art Ting has to be the coolest surgeon in the world. Seven days ago I had a load of operations on both arms. I was worried about a couple on my left one because he had to go through my tattoo, check it out. He went round the outline, so it wouldn’t be screwed up, and he did really small stitches so you won?t be able to see the scar when it heals.
–John Reed
Master Designer
Custom Chrome
HAWAIIAN EDITION OF WINDOWS 98–Windows “Puka” 2005.It has come to our attention that a few copies of the Hawaiian Edition of Windows 98 may have accidentally been shipped outside of Hawaii. If you have one of the Hawaiian Editions you may need some help understanding the commands. The Hawaiian Edition may be recognized by looking at the opening screen. It reads Puka 2005 with a background picture of Iolani Palace superimposed on the Hawaiian Flag. It is shipped with a free Gabby Pahinui screen saver. Also note: The recyle bin is labeled “opala.” My computer is called “dis gun fun ting.” The keyboard is known as “da kine.” CDs are “da ting fo inside da kine.” The mouse is called “da clicka.”
Inside of Error Message you get one small kini opala covered with a poi bag and duct tape.
Terminology:
ok…………………..ah dats awright
Cancel……………oops
Reset…………….gunfunit
Yes……………….no matta
No………………..naaaah
Find……………..wea da heck
Go to……………ovah deah
Back…………….ovah heah
Help…………….oh oh
Stop……………oh no
Pause…………..wait wait wait
Start………….shoots
Programs…….da kine fo dat
documents…..stuffs
Thesuarus…..how you say….
Indent,,,,,,,,,,,move em in
Flush right….stat da oddah side
Center………..stat in da middo
Exit……………neva mine
Graphics…….pichahs
Save…………..good good good
Reveal codes..wat da hell
Also note that Puka 2005 does not recognize capital letters or punctuation marks. We regret any inconvenience it may have caused if you received a copy of the Hawaiian Edition. You may return it to Microsoft for a replacement version.
–from Chris T.
SAMSON EXHAUST ADVICE–Sounds like some cool project bikes for the salt. I talked to Ray Price thedrag racing legend we sponsor and asked him why he doesn’t use a 2 into 1system on the drag bike, and he says they don’t have any benefit for top end.By the way we set a world record in October for the 1/4 mile on our bike.6.256 seconds and 222.54 mph. He just uses step headers.
–Kenny Price
Founder/CEO
Samson Motorcycle Products, Inc.
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