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JIMS BIKERNET TOOL OF THE WEEK– NEW FORK TOOLS–JIMS?, a manufacturer of performance parts and specialty tools for use on Harley-Davidson?, has just released some new and practical tools for 2005. The new fork tube compressor tool, a must have for anyone overhauling or doing a re-valve on their cartridge style forks.
This tool is manufactured from square tubing with a precision CNC machined spring perch and robust hardware. Another innovative tool is the fork tube holder, a padded aluminum vise fixture which frees up your hands while you work in a secure and easy fashion. JIMS? has also released a new fork spring retainer tool for removing pre-1973 fork spring retainers without damaging the retainer or housing.
BRITISH TELEVISION SHOW BASED IN THE UK AND CALIFORNIA–September 3rd sees the launch of a new reality television show that promises to do for motorcycles what Pimp My Ride did for cars..!
All The Gear, No Idea is a British-produced show that features 14 motorcyclists from the UK. Each episode, one of the riders is shipped out from England to Los Angeles with their motorcycle, where both they and their bikes undergo a total transformation.
While the rider is being made-over in the plastic-surgery capital of Beverly Hills and taken shopping for a whole new look on Rodeo Drive, their bike is shipped down to leading Los Angeles custom-bike builder LA County Choprods. There, master builder Gard Hollinger and the Choprods crew set about converting the bikes from well-used rusty nails into gleaming two-wheeled dreambikes. The make-over of the rider is impressive enough, but what the guys do with these old bikes is absolutely astounding.
After a week in Los Angeles, both the bike and rider are shipped back to the UK and revealed to their gob-smacked friends and families.
All The Gear, No Idea is spearheading a new generation of programming for the ITV4 Men & Motors channel, with sell-through into the primary English-speaking countries currently being negotiated. The show is produced by renegade television production company Hamma & Glamma, who specialize in fast-paced motorsports programs. All The Gear, No Idea is also the first reality show where both the participant and their machinery is completely changed during the show.
The All The Gear, No Idea production team would like to express their sincere thanks to all the support they have received from the big names in the motorcycle industry both in America and in Britain, including: Honda Europe and Honda America, Ducati UK and America, Suzuki UK, Yamaha Europe, Kawasaki Europe, FMF Exhausts, Arai Helmets and Alpinestars apparel.
For further information, call Johnny Cantlie at Hamma & Glamma Productions on (310) 528 9091
MILWAUKEE IRON STAFF MEMBER PASSES ON–It is with much sadness that on this day, Tuesday, September 27th 2005, at around 3:30 a.m. this morning, Milwaukee Iron lost one of their greatest, Gary Woodford. We lost our friend, co-worker & mentor in Gary. No words can express what we, his family and friends are feeling at this time.
Gary was truly a SUPER hero who will be missed by all. Gary was loved by all and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your prayers. We love you Gary! Randy & your “Crew” @ Milwaukee Iron.
Watch for a Gary Tribute event Halloween weekend. We’ll bring you more as it comes together.
KENTUCKY SUPER SHOW WRAP-UP–The Hot Bike Kentucky Super Show in Louisville presented by RC Components on September 10th and 11th turned out to be one Hot Bike Show.
The Buzz around the Kentucky International Convention Center was that the 75 plus show bikes were some of the most creative creations seen at any shows this year.
Bike builders and spectators split their time between admiring the show bikes in the RC lounge and shopping the aisles for a new custom bike from builders like PB Choppers(Iowa), Nothing But Customs(KY), Coast 2 Coast Choppers(FL) and Three Two Choppers out of Texas to name a few. If that wasn’t enough local dealership Rolling Thunder Cycles brought out dozens of Swift, APC and Ironhorse bikes for sale. Michelle Smith greeted bikers and shoppers in the Derby City Vengeance booth.
The RC lounge was rockin’ with live music, and surrounded with vendors like Dakota Digital, 3rd Day Bike Works and the latest creations of the talented artiest Latisha Wood. Baker Drivetrain one of the sponsors was on hand with their products on some trick display bikes. Porky’s Choppers was hard at work building a one off custom during the event with the help Baker components.
If all this wasn’t enough 4th street was blocked off for free front row bike parking and local Trials stud David Chaves used the downtown street to thrill the crowd as he performed some world class Trials stunts.
As the two day show came to a close and the custom billet awards from Dakota Digital, Baker, and Cycle Smith were handed out in 17 classes. It was plain to see that this annual show is here to stay.
For more info on the Hot Bike KY Super Show and other Hot Bike events check out www.horsepowerpromotions.com
BIKERNET’S ARTY PHOTOG–Please do what you can for our bro’s in MS, LA and TX by donating your time or money. They need our help.
–Whiplash
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AWESOME CHARITY CHOPPER–Conceived and sponsored by
Built by famed bike builder Dave Perewitz, the Charity Chopper is now the hottest auction item on eBay Motors. This is your chance to help Katrina victims and own a hot, one-of-a-kind, Perewitz V-twin motorcycle featuring a spectacular Liquid Crystal paint finish from the PPG Vibrance Collection and a signature Perewitz flame paint design.
All charity auction proceeds from the Charity Chopper will support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s efforts to help the many thousands of blood cancer patients in the Gulf Coast region who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina and the many who are experiencing difficulty gaining access to their treatments. The Society is also providing support to overburdened cancer centers in Texas that are caring for patients displaced by the hurricane.
http://www.ebay.com/charitychopper Click here to learn more about the Charity Chopper and make your bid today!
ONE OF FHM MAGAZINES SEXIEST WOMEN TO PROMOTE ADVANSTAR’S INAUGURAL ARENACROSS SERIES–K&N Filters BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series Announces Erin Normoyle.
Santa Ana, CA – September 28, 2005 – Advanstar Communications, Inc. – a leading provider of print, event and online media for the powersports, off-road and automotive aftermarket industries – today announced that Erin Normoyle, one of FHM Magazine’s Sexiest Woman in the World, will be the national spokeswoman traveling with the inaugural K&N Filters Presents BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series.
The 21-year-old Australian has been a model since the age of 12 and racing motocross for the past seven years. After an extensive selection process, Erin emerged as the hands down favorite to be the spokesmodel for BooKoo Arenacross. “Erin’s passion for racing, combined with her outgoing personality, make her the perfect spokesperson for our new series,” said Mike Kidd, Arenacross Race Director for Advanstar. “Given her background in the sport, she can relate well to the fans, racers and sponsors and will be a strong part of the series with her local appearances and promotions.”
“I love racing motocross and look forward to being part of Arenacross here in the USA,” said Erin. “Advanstar is presenting me with a great opportunity to see the country and promote their new BooKoo Arenacross. I am thrilled to be a part of such an exciting sport.”
Erin has been racing motocross for seven years in Australia, most recently with the only fully backed girls motocross team that she helped develop with the support of Jim Beam, Fox Racing, and Yamaha Motor Corporation.
K&N Filters Presents BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series kicks off November 4-6, 2005 in Fort Worth, TX. Bookoo Arenacross promises to deliver bigger air…better tracks more speed.
For more information on Erin Normoyle visit http://www.erinnormoyle.com.
NEW ALL GAS SERIES–AMDRAGS, the new American Motorcycle Drag Racing All Gas Series, has its web site up and running at http://www.AMDRAGS.com and its forum is now live.
The AMDRAGS races will be in full operation in 2006.
The AMDRAGS on-line forum is a great place for high performance Harley riders and racers to share their thinking, technical questions and discuss the new AMDRAGS organization, classes and rules in an open forum.
In addition to the racing areas, AMDRAGS.com also has an area in the forum for the new AIMSA showbike association, which will be held in conjunction with the AMDRAGS races.
GAS PRICE NEWS–I went into the Citgo gas station this morning and asked for five dollars worth of gas.The clerk farted and gave me a receipt.
–from Jack Drew
GET OUT IF YOU WANT SHARIA LAW, AUSTRALIA TELLS MUSLIMS……… CANBERRA: Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown.
Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state and its laws were made by parliament. “If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you,” he said on national television. “I’d be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia, one the Australian law and another the Islamic law, that that is false.
If you can’t agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the opportunity to go to another country which practices it, perhaps, then, that’s a better option,” Costello said. Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked move to the other country.
Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should “clear off”. “Basically, people who don’t want to be Australians, and they don’t want to live by Australian values and understand them, well then they can basically clear off,” he said. Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spies monitoring the nation’s mosques.
AMERICANS…..ARE YOU LISTENING? and reading?
STURGIS LEADERS DISCUSS RALLY STRATEGY– KELOLAND TV, SD – Town leaders in Sturgis are brainstorming ways to draw bikers back to downtown, the home of the annual motorcycle rally. Rally committee members met to discuss the drop in visitors to downtown.Mike Bachand says Custer and Hill City have almost become bigger destinations than Sturgis.
Businessman Bob Davis says the focus has been “How can we make money on the rally?” and it should be “How can we make it better?” He says higher lodging costs, parking problems and traffic congestion all turn people away.
–Rogue
BIKERNET WEEKLY CONTEST WINNERS–This week I have a Saxon t-shirt, hat and cup cooler for one of the winners below.
JR. JEAN -BLUM, TEXAS 76627 – USA
Suggestion: ON THE NEW SITE OF THE GIRLS OF BIKERNET YA’LL NEED TO USE INDIVIDUALS BIKES INSTEAD OF BIG BUILDERS CUSTOMS FOR YOUR MODELS TO TAKE PHOTO SHOOTS ON.
Wanted: MY WISH IS TO HAVE MY DEVILS ADVOCATE PROSTREET USED IN A PHOTO SHOOT, WITH A BEAUTIFUL MODEL.
Hey Jr., we feature anyone who sends us the info. Look a little deeper, we just feature a guy who built a bike in his bedroom. Send us an email with some pics of your bike, we’ll work out a Bikernet feature for you. ~Layla
DAVE REINAAS – Negaunee, Mi. 49866 – U.S.A.
Wanted: just a free t-shirt.
You got it, Dave. You get the Saxon ensamble. Saxon motorcycles, Phoenix, AZ, contributed a ballcap, XL t-shirt and foam cup holder. Watch for reports on Saxon motorcycles in the near future.
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