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LONER FATALLY SHOT OUTSIDE BAR– New York Newsday, NY – Hours before he was killed yesterday outside a Lake Ronkonkoma bar, Ronald Munze was talking with his friends about motorcycles and laughing with his girlfriend. But before the night was over, witnesses said, he was hanging out with rowdy members of the Tyrants bike gang and was later shot in the chest.
“Loud fighting, breaking bottles,” said John Maddox, the building manager of Morabito’s Tavern, where he saw Munze, of Lake Ronkonkoma, with the hostile bikers an hour before the shooting. “He probably lost his life over nonsense.”
Munze, 44, a biker not affiliated with the gang, was shot in the bar’s parking lot and lay lifeless as his friends looked on and a stream of about a dozen bikes drove off, Maddox said.
Police arrived at the scene after receiving a call about the fight at 2:20 a.m. and found Munze dead on arrival. Police said the brawl was not a confrontation between rival motorcycle gangs, and would not confirm if members of the Tyrants were involved in the shooting.
“It seems to be an altercation between individuals,” Suffolk police homicide Det. Lt. Jack Fitzpatrick said, declining to go into details. “It’s not as if he was picked out as being somebody from another group.”
Friends said Munze was in a jovial mood yesterday evening, smiling and twirling his girlfriend around.
“Everybody was having a good time,” said Anthony Miller, 24. “I don’t know what could have made the tides turn.”
Maddox said he saw Munze around 1 a.m. in the bar’s parking lot with members of the Tyrants, a bike gang with a violent reputation. Members of the group were cursing loudly and revving up their bikes.
He said he usually tells the bikers to break it up and go inside, but when he went outside he “saw how many of them there were and second-thought it.”
When the shot rang out more than an hour later, Maddox heard the sounds of cars and bikes speeding off. He found Munze lying on the pavement, friends crying and, in grief, rocking themselves back and forth.
Neighborhood violence had seemed to be simmering down after another club, Vibes Bar & Lounge, shut down three months before. When that club was open, Maddox and others said, shootings were much more commonplace.In 1999, the Tyrants were allied with the Pagans Outlaw Motorcycle Club, four of whose members were found guilty for conspiring to assault members of the rival Hell’s Angels in 1998. People at the bar said they live up to their name. “What’s the definition of tyrant?” Maddox said. “Nobody messes with them.”
Munze’s relatives could not be reached for comment.Police are asking anyone with information about the case to call the homicide squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.
–from Rogue
AMERICAN IRONHORSE CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY– American IronHorse has reached its 10th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion it has announced an upgraded 2006 model line-up and the introduction of a special edition anniversary Texas Chopper. The company will commence a year long celebration with a public concert at the new Destination Daytona entertainment complex during Biketoberfest on October 21.
The 2006 model line consists of three choppers and three cruisers. They feature technical and aesthetic changes, such as five new wheel designs and 15 new paint graphic schemes. Other changes include the addition of front and rear LED reflectors, a lighter hydraulic clutch, new electronic harness controllers and a redesigned shield to the neck bearing.
Standard features on all 2006 models are a polished S&S Super Sidewinder Plus 111ci motor, with a 6-speed, close-ratio, polished right-side drive transmission, 2 into 1 dyno-tuned exhaust with heat shields, AIH digital information center, chromed custom V-bars and a chromed hydraulic clutch.
The ‘Slammer’ is the flagship model, a super street soft-style design with a 280mm rear tire, chromed billet 4 degree raked triple trees, chromed lower legs and billet forward controls, adjustable air ride, deluxe solo seat and dual front disc with chromed 6-piston brake caliper.
The ‘Outlaw’ is a pro street soft-style design with a 240mm rear tire, A-frame swingarm, chromed billet headlight, single front disc and polished 4-piston brake caliper.
The ‘Tejas’ is a super street hardtail with a 280mm rear tire, 3in over forks, chromed billet headlight, single front disc and polished 4-piston brake caliper.
The ‘Texas Chopper’ is a shotgun soft-style design with a 280mm rear tire, A-frame swingarm, 12in over forks, chromed billet headlight, super-stretched chopper tank, AIH deluxe solo seat, AIH dual front disc and a polished 4-piston brake caliper.
The ‘Legend’ is a magnum soft-style design with a 240mm rear tire, A-frame swingarm, 10in over forks, chromed billet headlight, super-stretched chopper tank, single front disc and a polished 4-piston brake caliper.
The LSC is a shotgun hardtail with a 280mm rear tire, 12in over forks, chromed billet headlight, super-stretched chopper tank, dual front disc and a polished 4-piston brake caliper.
The company has also unveiled a commemorative 10th anniversary version of the Texas Chopper, featuring a distinctive red, platinum and black paint scheme representing the company’s colors. Much of the bike is chromed, including the frame, V-bars, billet headlight, hydraulic clutch and fork tubes.
Other features include a black ostrich solo seat, diamond-cut and powdercoated heads and cylinders, faceted triple trees and forward controls, and a billet front fender mount, alongside black powdercoated and polished wheels, pulleys and rotors. Only 125 of these bikes will be built and the MRSP will be around $50,000.
The American IronHorse luxury line of high performance, customized cruisers and choppers are sold through a dealer network of over 100 in the USA. In April, 2005, the company produced its 10,000th bike.
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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Hey guys, here again. Just got back from Las Vegas, we were there on a mission; one that I would never thought I would be part of. We were raising money for the Air Men and military families that live (or work) at the Nellis Air Force base in Vegas. The money goes towards a fund for returning soldiers, their families at home and kids. A few of us (bike builders) joined TV and Movie celebrities at the ride/ poker run/ concert. Our job there was to greet people, sign autographs and just hang out. It was very cool getting to talk to many of the attendees. We got to ride over the tarmac of the very long landing strip (with permission of course) and even let loose to see how fast our loaned bikes from Harley could go. Poor Springer I had, I got it with only three miles on it, I could not make it go faster than 95 mph (please don’t tell the MP’s)
All in all it was fun hanging out with friends in Las Vegas and getting to be there for a good cause. Of course the extracurricular entertainment is stuff best to keep secret. I need to thank Michelle Dell and her kick ass new Hogs and Heifers in downtown Vegas, the bar is really cool and is just the same deal as the New York one, only a bit bigger and still a few less bra’s hanging from whatever you can hang them from. I humbly must admit I did the first burnout of the brand spanking new joint, and on Michelle?s custom bike nonetheless. When you go visit, and you must visit, tell them Jose sent you. If they don’t recognize the name, just let them know it’s the dude that did the burnout, cleared the bar and caused all the mayhem. Speaking of burnouts, I let one rip while at the MP’s entrance to the base, just a way to say thanks, and bet your ass they enjoyed it. Sadly, when I was done I got a glimpse of two corporate guys from HD, checking my behavior out. Oh well…… It was all about the military that day (let?s see if I get invited again) and they enjoyed the antics, so that?s all that matters.
The only mega bitch I have is that I missed the annual Indian Larry block party, one place I certainly felt I had to be, but such is life. At least the reason not to be there was a very valid one. I’ve heard that it was a bitchin’ time in Brooklyn, I’m sure we will get to see some photos.
If any of you who read this, want to participate next year (celebrity or not) let me know and I will send the info to the proper person, they would love to have more celebrities. By the way, we collected over $33,000 the first day, then the concert and then the poker run so I guess it was a lot more than that at the end of the week end (and I only spent like 150 bucks worth of tire). Our friend Steve from Hawaiian Choppers was there to record it all for posterity, if you get a chance get your paws into one of the upcoming issues for photos and a story. To keep on the Hawaiian Chopper thought, yours truly made the cover of the latest issue, some cool photos from none other than T-Bear round up the article.
On the Puerto Rico front, we are working very hard on our local event you can get info and see what’s up at www.bikeweekpr.com I have 4 bob/chops to finish by December, so many of the US event dates have been cancelled (no shit Sherlock, I got to pay rent too !!!). Maybe I?ll show my face in California sometime in November, and of course Japan in October. We are also cleaning up the shop, I’m getting all the parts, new or takeoffs that have been hanging around for too long and getting rid of them, and very attractive prices, (e-bay is becoming a good friend) but if you might need parts, send me an e-mail letting me know which, I might have it around.
There’s more surprises coming around by the end of this year, and by the way things are looking it will be something to look forward too, more so the flight attendants keep getting prettier and prettier…..and the chicks nicer and nicer. Brighter future indeed.
See you guys later…..
Jose
BIKERNET POLITICAL CLASS–The reason congressmen try so hard to get re-elected is that they would hate to have to make a living under the laws they’ve passed.
–from Chris T.
ROCKY’S SEAT PAN ARTICLE COMING–I haven’t had time to clear it, yet. We can do that part on the last part ofthe article next week. I have been working like a mad dog. The seat pan that I amgoing to be using is one of my new “BAD A.S.S. PANS”. It will be the firstone finished. I just got them last Friday night. Four are at powdercoater. WhenI get them back I will do a press release on them.
Best Regards
Rocky
BIKERNET VINTAGE LA CARRERA PANAMERICA ’53 LINCOLN EFFORT ROLLING ALONG – RACE CAR PARTY AT SHAMROCK SEAFOOD–Legendary PanAmericana Race Cars to Meet at Shamrocks Seafood for Pre Race Meeting.
Come see the cars and talk to the drivers (Bandit & Dr. Hamster)
Listen to great music
Eat the best Mexican Seafood in Wilmington
1:00 to 4:00 Sunday, September 18th
Shamrock Seafood120 W. “G” StreetWilmington, Ca 90744310-835-6611
Come and hang out with us! Layla
STEALTH BIKE WORKS NC REPORT–This week the pace has picked up at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. It is the first time we have bikes waiting for service which is a very good sign. We also have another order for a gas tank; we also made our first tank panel this week, so it looks like we are moving in the right direction.
You know part of being a biker is helping your brothers out when they hit hard times. Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we are planning a poker run October 8th. All the proceeds will go to the Red Cross to help the people hit by the hurricane in New Orleans. The people there lost everything and maybe not the most important thing but they even lost their bikes, some of which were made up of a lot of dreams, hard work, desire, determination and yes, money. No matter what we raise, it is our way of helping and giving back. If you are in the Charlotte area October 8th, this is your invitation to join us at SBW for a great cause. If you can not attend you can make donations by calling us at SBW 704-882-0889. We will make sure your donation gets to the Red Cross.
You know the great thing about Bikernet is that it touches people in ways that you really never think about. Read about Art Parry’s bike and you will see what I mean. I have always said that in the bad times, the dark and lonely times, hold onto your bike, it gives you something to look forward to and something to hope for. As long as you have hope you will never lose everything. For me building a bike is one of the greatest therapy’s on earth. It will lead you out of the darkness. That is what it did for me when my son Justin passed away along with a lot of encouragement from my wife “THE MEANEST” and my faith.
The bike gave me back my spirit and drive. If you are going through a tough time, go out to the garage and pick up some wrenches. You will be surprised how much it helps!
Until next time, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
THAT’S IS FOR THIS SECOND– But shit is happening fast. I’m looking for 1929 H-D 30.50 parts for my first restoration effort. You know me; it won’t be a pure restoration. I’ve got to fuck with everything. So it will take on the H-D modified hillclimber look for that Peashooter experience.
Two of our tenants signed up for Katrina jobs this last week. Put all your complaints aside about the government and take some precious time to do something from a donation to the Red Cross or a box of old T-shirts to the Salvation Army.
I know I’m forgetting something. I’m headed out to see and test ride the new Saxon offerings for 2006 next week. I’ll post all the info about the new H-D line-up and I’ll road test the new bobber soon, or JohnnyTexas is handling it right now. I need to check with him. I’m waiting on an article on a new 330 Bourget. We have some plans to make our road tests more complete than you’ll find in mags. Hang on.
Okay, I know there’s more, but I give up. It’s strange times. I hate to see people fighting when we’re dealing with terrorists and facing disaster. We need to pull together and party on the flip side. Sex. That’s what everyone needs.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
