Next year will be akin to the second half of an All American league football championship, the Super Bowl of life. We’ll rebuild the busted country, finish Iraq, Osama and the terrorist gang bullshit. Our brothers in Washington will cut a deal with the EPA and our business will fly once more. New Biker reality programming will jam onto the cable wire-ways and the Chopper Industry will rock.
In the meantime have an eggnog, ponder your next ride, event, charity run or project bike. Hell, maybe there’s something for your scooter under the Christmas tree. Merry, Merry. Let’s hit the news:
CHRISTMAS DEAL OF THE WEEK– Just in time for Christmas, it’s another Dynamite Departure Bike Works Deal of the week!!! This time, we have a 2000 FXR4 with very little damage. It runs like an illegal being chased by the INS and has some chrome goodies, Thunder Star wheels, ect… It can be YOURS for the low, low price of $7595.00. Just shoot me an e at mailto:service@departure.com.
Greg “Z” Hall
Service Manager/Public Relations
Departure Bike Works
Richmond, Virginia
Happy Ramahanukwanzmas!!!
“Greg@DBW” service@departure.com
ARTIFICIAL HAND FOR MOTORBIKE RIDING–Jaqhama is researching trikes and components for Handicapped riders. We’ll have a report shortly, but he came up with this:Thought you might want to read this and see the pic yourself.Awesome stuff.Now they seem to be making these arms and hands for other people.
pic of mech hand
Kiss my Xm-ass.
–Jaq.
TOY RUN ATTENDANCE DOWN–I could only wish the news had improved over the issue of kids, toy runs, and bad press. In conversations with local affiliated and non-affiliated local riders it has been noted that the last two weekends worth of runs were very poorly attended, even for functions that were considered “Non Club Related” events.
The article in today’s Press Enterprise, Inland Empire Section has a nice little write up about the 200 or so motorcycles that attended an event for the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital, a far cry from the attendances of the past. And, of course, the paper had to mention the altercation of Dec. 4th, naming clubs supposedly involved in the fight. Very few, if any of the local riders from my area were going toattend this ride.
These and other kids here in the Southern California area paid the price for an act of stupidity that should not have happened when and where it did, but then again, being an old dog I guess the rules changed and I did not get the memo. Sucks because some of us work really hard, with riders from all over, Patched or not, to try and get a positive message out to the non-riding public for functions like this one and others that we are, contrary to popular belief and Hollywood b.s., real live humans who care about people needing help, little kids getting something for Christmas when they otherwise might not.
I and others will continue our attempts but it will not help the kids that got screwed this year, thanks to a couple of fools.
Excuse me for getting on this soap box, but I have a real soft spot for little kids and I Love Christmas. But this year it just did not work out.
CALIFORNIA NEEDS HELP ELIMINATING HELMET LAW–We’d sure appreciate SIGNATURES on our “Online Petition” from fellow riders in other states, to let California lawmakers know just how much you’d like to ride your motorcycle to the Golden State to experience everything California has to offer!
Please utilize the following banner ads on your websites if you can, we’d very much appreciate any help you can offer, and please let us know if/when you need help from us with any of your Biker friendly legislation.
There are two (2) petitions….
The “California Tourists” petition is specifically geared for folks who live in other states.Banner ads for use outside California are/should be hyperlinked to the “California Tourists” petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/SB969US/petition.html
The “California Residents” petition is specifically geared for folks who live in California.Banner ads for use in California are/should be hyperlinked to the “California Residents” petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/SB969CA/petition.html
Thanks,
~splatt
Assistant State Director, ABATE of California
STEALTH SANTA CLAUS NEWS–Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we are ready for Christmas. Tonight we are having our first SBW Christmas party.
Last Saturday we had a customer bring us a 1978 FL Shovel to be restored from the ground up. When I say restored I don’t mean back to stock. It is going to be an Ape Hanging outlaw stye bike. We have three ground-ups in the works. I can’t believe it! I am and all of us here at SBW are very thankful and grateful for these opportunities. Things change fast within a shop. We thought it would be real slow through the winter and now we have three projects to work on.
We are excited and looking forward to build some hot rides. That is one of the best things about running a shop, you never know what to expect. It is an adventure everyday! As the end of the year draws near, it is good to reflect back and see how far SBW has come and we look forward to next year and what it holds for us.
Last week Hiwayman dropped in on us. It was good to meet you! It is a real pleasure to meet the regulars who contribute to Bikernet.
All of us here at SBW would like to wish all the staff at Bikernet a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! We would also like to wish all the readers the best Christmas ever and a great New Year!
Until next time, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
PAUL COX LEATHER AND INDIAN LARRY LEGACY ATTEND V-TWIN EXPO TO INTRODUCE NEW DEALER PROGRAM– Created to better serve dealers, Paul Cox Leather and Indian Larry Legacy improve dealer program and launch at V-Twin Expo this February in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Paul Cox Leather and Indian Larry Legacy will introduce more than new product at the 6th annual V-Twin Expo this coming February in Cincinnati, Ohio. A new improved, streamlined dealer program will be launched as well.
“It is important we serve the dealers as our first line customers in the aftermarket” confessed Paul Cox. “Dealers are our livelihood and in most case our first impression with the end user. For this reason, we have streamlined our dealer application and approval process” continued Cox. Paul Cox, founder of Paul Cox Leather, creator of top-of-the-line hand tooled leather seats and products and the inventor of the patented Rigidaire? Seat System for hard tails along with the tireless efforts of the entire crew at Indian Larry Legacy have been hard at it preparing for the V-Twin Expo. An entire new product line is now available through Indian Larry Legacy shop in Brooklyn, New York and scheduled to be displayed at the Expo. The list of unique, hardcore chopper parts has recently and will continue to grow regularly through the ongoing efforts of Cox and crew. To see the Rigidaire system, check out http://www.paulcoxleather.com and to see a sneak preview of the new parts slated to debut in February at the Expo check out http://www.indianlarry.com
The new and improved dealer application process will also debut at the V-Twin Expo. “After spending so much time on the road, listening to dealers I learned that streamlining the process allowing dealers more time to spend with their customers, was the right thing to do. Back at the shop we outlined a solid plan to making it easier for dealers and are now ready to implement it. As a team we gathered lots of information from dealers on how to reduce headaches on their end. I can’t wait to hear their reaction to the new program” said Cox. To learn more about becoming an official Indian Larry or Paul Cox Leather dealer, visit Paul and the Indian Larry crew at the V-Twin Expo in February or call the shop.
BILLY LANE OF CHOPPERS INC SCHEDULED TO UNVEIL ALL NEW HUBLESS WHEEL BIKE AT CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS–Meet Billy Lane in Washington DC, New York, Chicago or Atlanta at the 2005-2006 IMS tour stops
Melbourne, FL – (December 12, 2005) – Fall 2005 marks the 25th anniversary of the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows?. From New York to Seattle, this 13-city nationwide tour offers attendees a chance to check out hundreds of 2006-model motorcycles and ATVs.
In addition to the latest motorcycles from 15 manufacturers, the show in four cities will provide the public their very first look at Billy Lane’s all new hubless wheel bike. Billy Lane, founder of Choppers Inc and the master mind behind the first ever hubless wheel custom motorcycle will be on hand to meet show attendees, sign autographs and to talk customs. “Attending the IMS series is new for me and Choppers Inc. I am looking forward to meeting attendees at each of the four shows. On top of that, I am really excited to unveil my latest hubless wheel project in Chicago. The windy city will really be howling when Choppers Inc and this new bike roll into town” announced Lane.
Billy Lane has been featured on Discovery Channel recently in a hour special called the Billy Lane Project, numerous Biker Build-Off’s, Jesse James’ Monster Garage and other television programs including BIG!, and Corbin’s Ride On.
Billy Lane will appear at four cities of Advanstar’s International Motorcycle Shows including, his all new hubless wheel bike will be unveiled at the Chicago tour stop and taken to Atlanta. Lane’s appearance times will be announced prior to each city stop:
Washington D.C
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place
Washington D.C. 20001
IMS Show Dates and Times
Friday, Jan. 13, 4-9PM
Saturday, Jan 14, 10AM-9PM
Sunday, Jan 15, 10AM – 5PM
New York, NY
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th StNew York, NY 10001
IMS Show Dates and Times
Friday, Jan. 20, 12PM-9PM
Saturday, Jan 21, 9AM-9PM
Sunday, Jan 22, 9:30AM – 5PM
Chicago, IL
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Rd
Chicago, IL 60018
IMS Show Dates and Times
Friday, Feb. 10, 4PM-9PM
Saturday, Feb 11, 9AM-9PM
Sunday, Feb 12, 9:30AM – 5PM
Atlanta, GA
Cobb Galleria Centre
Two Galleria Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339
IMS Show Dates and Times
Friday, Mar. 17, 4PM-9PM
Saturday, Mar 18, 10AM-9PM
Sunday, Mar 19, 11AM – 6PM
Billy Lane specific appearance times to be announced
AMERICAN IRONHORSE? HONORS NAVY PILOT SQUADRON FOR IRAQI MISSION– FORT WORTH, Texas (Dec. 19, 2005) In a recent ceremony at the NAS Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, American IronHorse Motorcycle Co. gave a 6-ft., 50 pound commemorative plaque to the F/A-18 Hornet squadron, VFA 201 Hunters, to honor their successful air combat operations in 2003 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The event marked a longstanding Naval Aviation tradition known as the Cruise Plaque, which is designed to commemorate and celebrate the success of an operational deployment aboard a Navy aircraft carrier. The plaque was made from a speed brake salvaged from an old F/A-18 fighter jet that was designed and custom painted by the American IronHorse design team.
Jeff Long, Vice President of Design for American IronHorse, presented the award to the fighter squadron at the ceremony. Other members of the design team that worked on the project and who were represented at the ceremony included Ric Duppstadt, Kevin Howard, and Chad Beck.
“We were thrilled to have the opportunity to work on this project to honor our military,” said Long. “We took the plaque customization to a much greater level so it would represent just a fraction of the high level of commitment that our armed forces have to protect our country. It’s because of their work year-round that American IronHorse has the freedom and privilege to be in the business of customizing motorcycles.”
The hand-painted plaque, which was unveiled to a crowd of military personnel inside the VFA-201 hangar at the base, honors the names of pilots and other special dates and remembrances of the mission. It features the VFA-201 squadron logo with the American flag proudly displayed around an image of the F/A-18 aircraft flying at night. The words Shock-N-Awe and Operation Iraqi Freedom also are hand lettered at the top. Other features include an urban camo design in shades of grey behind lettering that consists of bombs, F/A-18 silhouettes, the state of Texas, and stars.
“American IronHorse really went above the call of duty to give us a memento that will occupy a special place in our Ready Room. It belongs among our most treasured keepsakes of this squadron’s history,” said Rob McGregor, Lieutenant Commander and Operations Officer for the VFA-201 squadron.
BIKERNET REPORTER EMBEDDED IN VEGAS–A guy is walking the strip in Las Vegas and a knockout looking Vegashooker catches his eye. He strikes up a conversation and eventuallyasks the hooker, “How much do you charge?”
Hooker replies, “It starts at $500 for a hand-job.”
Guy says, “500 dollars! For a hand-job! Holy crap! No hand-job Isworth that kind of money!”
The hooker says, “Do you see that Denny’s on the corner?”
“Yes.”
“Do you see the Denny’s about a block further down?”
“Yes.”
“And beyond that, do you see that third Denny’s?”
“Yes.”
“Well,” says the hooker, smiling invitingly, “I own those. And, I ownthem because I give a hand-job that’s worth $500.”
Guy says, “Whatthe hell? You only live once. I’ll give it a try.”
They retire to a nearby motel. A short time later, the guy is sittingon the bed realizing that he just experienced the hand-job of alifetime, worth every bit of $500. He is so amazed, he says,
“Isuppose a blow-job is $1,000?”
The hooker replies, “$1,500.”
“I wouldn’t pay that for a blow-job!”
The hooker replies, “Step over here to the window, big boy. Do youSee that casino just across the street? I own that casino outright.And I own it because I give a blow-job that’s worth every cent of$1,500.”
The guy, basking in the afterglow of that terrific hand-job, decidesto put off the new car for another year or so, and says, “Sign meup.”
Ten minutes later, he is sitting on the bed more amazed thanbefore. He can scarcely believe it but, he feels he truly got hismoney’s worth. He decides to dip into the retirement savings for oneglorious and unforgettable experience. He asks the hooker, “How muchfor some pussy?”
The hooker says, “Come over here to the window, I want to show yousomething. Do you see how the whole city of Las Vegas is laid outbefore us, all those beautiful lights, gambling palaces, and shows?
“Damn!” the guy says, in awe, “You own the whole city?”
No,” the hooker replies, “but I would if I had a pussy.”
–from Chris T.
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