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KIM SUTER’S BIG INCH BIKES SHOW and MODELS–Kim Suter has fast become one of the nation’s premier custom bike builders and has been featured in every major motorcycle magazine here in the states and abroad. He is also one of the featured builders touring with the Easyriders Show which has been expanded to18 shows for 2006 and has his own radio show on Talk Radio 710 KCMO-AM in Kansas City called the “Big Inch Bikes Motorcycle Radio Show.” This show, hosted by Kim Suter and Chuck Charles, debuted January 8th, airs weekly every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and has recently become the number one radio show in “Saturday Talk Radio” for their market. They are currently negotiating with other major metropolitan markets to carry this show on a syndicated basis. Visit their website to find out how you can listen to this show “live” every Saturday.
Big Inch Bikes Mfg, is the custom/production bike series from Kim Suter and KC Creations and produces a variety of models that cover the gamut of motorcycles. From a super long chopper to an old school springer, Kim Suter’s Big Inch Bikes can provide you with the look you crave. Big Inch Bikes start at $26,000 and go up to “the skies the limit” depending on the buyers taste. These bikes are listed in NADA and are financeable, easily registered and insured.
For further information, please contact KC Creations at (913) 642-3279, (800) 821-9560, or via fax at (913) 652-6712. To see the complete product line from KC Creations/Big Inch Bikes, please go to www.kc-creations.com.
BIKERNET STURGIS DOCTOR’S REPORT–You need to stop hanging out with all those beautiful young women. You will have a heart attack.
Being that I have known you so long and feel that the industry needs your talents in the media I have decided to offer my services and take a few of them off your hands. HaHa Hope you have the problems straightened out with your bike and things are coming together for Sturgis.
For your information: just in case you might want to play while in Sturgis – Larry Crowe the guy that is making Berry’s 120 Pistols is going to be in Sturgis. He is working at putting a competition on at the Buffalo Chip where people ride their motorcycles and fire pistols at targets. Balloons I think and some kind of special ammo so no one gets hurt if some one misses. To make it More Fun challenges are being made between people. Berry Wardlaw has challenged Billy Lane, they are friends. The details of what day and times are being worked on. I will keep you informed.
If you are interested or know anyone that is you can contact me and I will contact Larry or you can contact him directly. It should be fun if they pull it off.
I am counting the days until I head out.
–Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
I’ll be there. Can’t wait to fire one of Larry’s revolvers. Would like to compete with Billy.–Bandit
METRIC PARTS?–Metric Thunder, purveyor of online Harley and Metric parts, has discovered the absolute best accessory for cruiser motorcycles, bar none. The team at Metric Thunder spent the entire day documenting the find. Click here for the initial accessories results.
LOOKING FOR A MAG FEATURE–I was checking to see if you think Street Chopper or Hot bike mightinterest in shooting this bike. We weren’t able to get the bike to thechopper only show that Sunday, due to it breaking down on the freeway. But Ithought you might appreciate this darker version of chop that we made. If you think they might be interested could you please contact Roger or myself at the shop or on our cell’s? It might make a cool article for Bikernet (let me know).
–Roger-808-277-7854
Darren-808-429-0353
KUSTOM FAB, OAHU
I always let the mags have first shot, then we’ll be proud to feature this beast.–Bandit
S&S ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF AHDRA SPONSORED CLASSES – BUDDS CREEK , MD– BUDDS CREEK, MD (July 17, 2005) S&S Cycle, official sponsor of the AHDRA Pro Stock, Pro Gas, Super Sport, and S&S 124 Challenge classes, announces the following summary and results from the S&S Cycle Mid-Atlantic Nationals, presented by All American Harley-Davidson, Harley-Davidson of Frederick.
Temperatures exceeding 100 degrees and rain in the surrounding area didn’t stop both racers and fans from attending the S&S Cycle Mid-Atlantic AHDRA Nationals. Over 250 teams faced the extreme weather conditions, making this event a challenge for both the riders and their crews.
“Competing at national events is tough enough, but when you add the type of weather conditions we had here this weekend it really puts these guys and gals to the test,” said Ted Grabowski , Race Technician for S&S Cycle. “My hat is off to all who competed at this event. It was a true testament of tuning savvy and riding skill to get these bikes to make good power and to be able to navigate a tricky race track. With the championship points battles getting tighter all eyes will be on the next event, the S&S Cycle Thunder in the Valley Nationals in Bristol Tennessee on the weekend of August 13th and 14th ,” concluded Grabowski.
Winners of the S&S sponsored classes this weekend are as follows:
Pro Stock:
Winner Dale Raudenbush 7.471 et. @ 172.94 mph.
Runner-up Mark Collier 7.951 et. @ 160.75 mph.
Pro Gas:
Winner Mike Lozano 8.245 et. @ 164.41 mph.
Runner-up Keith Browne 8.158 et. @ 148.09 mph
Super Sport:
Winner Mike Harrison 10.330 et @ 120.16 mph.
Runner-up Larry Maynhart 10.243 et @ 131.32 mph.
S&S 124 Challenge:
Winner Michael Ray 9.705 et @ 138.67 mph.
Runner-up Joe Sternotti No time recorded
The next scheduled AHDRA event is the S&S Cycle Thunder in the Valley Nationals,presented by Smith Brother’s Harley-Davidson on August 13 & 14, 2005 in Bristol , TN. Visit <>www.ahdra.com for more information.
HERE’S THE MAIN LA CALENDAR SHOW WINNERS SPONSORED BY PERFORMANCE MACHINE AND BIKERNET.COM–Here’s the Best PM Equipped Bike from Mark Dailey of Thunderstruck Customs:Unfortunately we forgot, the single sided PM brakes were opposite side of the normally shot pipe side. But it also has PM wheels as well and controls. Mark received a $5,000 check from Performance Machine.
The 2005 Performance Machine Best of Show Bike is Dreamcraft Studios’s “Rapture” by Larry Nagel and Paul Yang.You might want to feature this bike as well or more on your site because it has PM brakes, too, which show better in the photo, and it definitely is a better looking bike with a more significant title.
Above from left: Performance Machine’s Ted Sands, Dreamcraft’s Ysmael Galera, Paul Yang, Brian Giron and Larry Nagel, Bikernet.com’s Keith “Bandit” Ball, Calendar Angels “Rockin’ Robin” Cunningham, Andra Cobb, Christina Linderman, Dominique Layafette. Photographed by Show producer Jim Gianatsis.
Spectators were up 18% and exhibitors up 30% to 195 over last year’s best ever.We continue to grow an average of 20% each year
APPROVED INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF MARRIAGE– New York-AP- On April 21, 2005, After 5 years of heated debate, the Commission on Human Rights approved the new International Symbol of Marriage:
IT’S THE JOHNNNY CHOP TUBING NOT THE TOON– Johnny Chop Ind.’s got ACME Pegs. No, not like the cartoon jackasses, it refers to the peg’s tubing. Either way, these are pegs to put on your bike to make it look good. ACME Pegs are designed with Clevis ends and outer end caps that are interchangeable so you can mix and match.
What exactly does that mean? Well, how about brass centers with aluminum Clevis and end cap or aluminum with brass Clevis and end cap? It’s all becoming clear now isn’t it? ACME Pegs are cool, well-crafted parts with options that allow you to show off your personal style. For more information, contact: Johnny Chop Ind., 714/ 851-3177,
–http://www.johnnychop.com
BIKERNET STAFFER ROARS INTO FAME– Palm Bay rider helped repeal helmet laws in Florida, other states.John “Rogue” Herlihy of Palm Bay — soon to be inducted to a hall of fame in Sturgis, S.D. — is a biker first and an activist for biker’s rights second.
“I live the lifestyle 24/7 and have for 50 years. It’s a society within a society,” he said.Herlihy, 67, is being honored this August in the Freedom Fighters section of the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame for his involvement in protecting the rights of motorcycle riders. Sturgis, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, hosts an annual bike week rally that attracts thousands.
“None of us got into this to get awards. I had just had enough and started doing something about it,” Herlihy said.Originally from Bridgeport, Conn., Herlihy got involved with bikers rights when the city attempted to ban motorcycles from parks.Later he would champion the issue of helmet laws, which were repealed in many states, including Florida.
“There are a lot of factors involved in motorcycle crashes, and there is a lot of deaths of bikers with their helmets on. I would say the biggest problem we have is people making a left-hand turn in front of us,” Herlihy said.
Still active in the fight for motorcyclists’ rights, Herlihy is a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association, a founding member of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) of Florida and a member of the Harley Owners Group.
A former instructor with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Herlihy worked for many years as a mechanic, serving as director of research and development for American Motor Works in Melbourne.
Although retired, Herlihy still stays busy with his two Harleys; his company, Rogue Motorcycle and Event Photography; and writing for Bikernet.com and Easyriders magazine. He also does product testing and research and development for several motorcycle manufacturing companies.
Herlihy said he was surprised and proud to be named to the Hall of Fame, and said he will continue his vigilance to make sure bikers continue to be treated fairly.
“Challenges lay ahead because the trend is to increase legislation over bikers,” he said.For more information about John “Rogue” Herlihy of Palm Bay, visit the Web site
–BY GEORGE WHITE,FLORIDA TODAY
LOVELY LADY LUCK ON YOUR RIDE– Pin-Up Girl Wheels ensures you have 20 pin-up beauty queens to keep you company whenever you ride with the Lucky Seven Girl Wheels. The key elements to a biker lifestyle are all proudly displayed: Atlantic City, red translucent dice in different configurations of lucky “7” – highlighting risk, and of course stunning 3-D babes along for the ride.
The Lucky Seven Girl is available with matching rotors and pulley, finished in chrome or choose from all available colors of anodize. For more information, contact: Pin-Up Girl Wheels, (973) 744-3534, http://www.pin-upgirlwheels.com/
THE 12TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE CARS AND BIKESSATURDAYJULY 30, 2005, 9A.M. – 5P.M.,HANSEN DAM PARK, LOS ANGELES–ENTER ON DRONFIELD AVE. off of OSBORNE ST.The 12th annual Blessing of the Cars kicks off Saturday, July 30, 2005, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M at Hansen Dam Park in Los Angeles, California. The actual blessing starts promptly at 12:00 noon on the main stage.
In attendance at this year?s show will be an estimated 800 vintage cars, hotrods, customs and motorcycles as well as an approximated 5000-8000 show goers and attendees.
There is, of course, an actual blessing conducted by a real priest. He will go to each car and give them a blessing (blessing, of course, is optional). Giving car owners the added protection for their vehicle and all who ride in it.
The car show at The Blessing of the Cars is open to pre 1968 vehicles of all types. The majority of cars in attendance are custom and hot rod cars, trucks, and motorcycles from the 1950s and earlier. There is also a high attendance of stock and restored classic vehicles that appear to have rolled out of their heyday showrooms and on to the grass at Hansen Dam.
The Blessing of the Cars car show would not be complete without a competition amongst the cars. Awards will be given out in the form of custom-made trophies by famed Metal Werks artist Ian Roussell. At past events some of these extravagant trophies have shot flames from their tip tops and roared tiny engines in celebration of their new owners. Trophies are awarded in the following categories: Best Custom, Best Hot Rod, Best Girl Owned, Best Stock (original or restored), Best Nostalgic, Best Unfinished, Best Flames, Best Truck, Best Hearse, Best Paint, Best Pin striping, Best import, Best Shifter Knob, and more.
What would an awards ceremony be without Trophy Girls? Just plain no fun is what! On hand at the Main Stage and wandering about the show grounds throughout the day are the lovely beauties in vintage inspired bathing suit looks reminiscent to those of the 1950?s speedway gals. Grab yer camera and have a photo snapped with one of the lovelies! The girls may also be found on the main stage handing out trophies to the winners at the end of the day.
Musical entertainment is an integral part of the Blessing of the Cars. Rockabilly, Blues, Swing, and Surf music are the order of the day. We are excited to have the legendary El Vez performing on our stage this year! Other music includes Three Bad Jacks, Moonlight Cruisers, and more!
The registration and admission fees are as follows:
General Admission is $5.00. Children under 12 get in free!
Pre registration, which closes July 22nd is:
$15.00 for cars, $7.00 for motorcycles.
Registration the day of the show is:
$20.00 for cars, $10.00 for motorcycles.
To register for the show or for more information please contact either Stephanie Baltierra or Gabriel Baltierra of Kingpin Productions at (323)663-1265. The Mailing address is 2027 1/2 Talmadge St., Los Angeles, CA. 90027.
Driving directions (from your house to the show) are available on the website at http://www.blessingofthecars.com/.
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