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FROM THE BIKERNET BLONDE FILES–A guy walks into a bar with a pet alligator by his side.He puts the alligator up on the bar. He turns to the astonished patrons.
“I’ll make you a deal. I’ll open this alligator’s mouth and place mygenitals inside.Then the ‘gator will close his mouth for one minute.He’ll then open his mouth and I’ll remove my unit unscathed.In return for witnessing this spectacle, each of you will buy me a drink.”The crowd murmured their approval.The man stood up on the bar, and dropped his trousers, placing his privatesin the alligators mouth.
The gator closed his mouth as the crowd gasped. After a minute, the mangrabbed a beer bottle and rapped the alligator hard on the top of its head.The gator opened his mouth and the man removed his genitals unscathed aspromised.
The crowd cheered and the first of his free drinks were delivered.
The man stood up again and made another offer.”I’ll pay anyone $100 who’s willing to give it a try. ” A hush fell overthe crowd.
After a while, a hand went up in the back of the bar.A blonde girl timidly spoke up. “I’ll try, but you have to promise not tohit me on the head with thebeer bottle so hard.”
–from Bob T.
AUSSIE CONNECTION AND LARRY– Really sad to hear the terrible news. I only had a brief encounter with Larry in Hawaii and I feel like I’ve known the guy for years. He would’ve touched a lot of people’s lives with his nature and it will be a huge loss to the people who loved him and the people who had the pleaure of meeting him.
–Regards Glenn.
READER’S SHOWCASE BIKE COMING–Here’s one for readers rides . He’s come along ways since this photo was taken but what the hell it’s mine I own it and he will be one bad assed shovel when he’s done .
–LTR ArtKeep in mind that you can share any bike with Bikernet readers. Create your own feature in the Reader’s Showcase area. –Bandit
INDIAN LARRY TRIBUTE–I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of the accident. The motorcycle world will never be the same again. It is truly a devastating loss to the industry. We have lost one of the truly nice guys in the business, one that was always there for his fans. I want his family to know I will keep them in my thoughts during this incrediblly hard time.
–Larry Brown
INDIAN LARRY TRIBUTE PARTY–There are plans for a party in celebration of Indian Larry’s life on Sunday the 19th of September outside his shop at 151 N.14th St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC come by any time during the day.
–TBear
INDIAN LARRY PHOTOGRAPHY–FROM HIS RECENT ENGAGEMENT IN HAWAII AT THE CHOPPERS ONLY SHOW.
KINDA HARD FOR ME TO LOOK AT…BUT WORTH REMEMBERING HIM….THOUGHT PEOPLE MIGHT LIKE TO SEE LARRY IN HAWAII…HE SURE LOVED IT HERE.
ALOHA,
–JIM
A MEMORY OF INDIAN LARRY–I first met Indian Larry back in the early 1970’s, although he had not yet acquired the “Indian” moniker at that time. I was a young dude that wanted to be a biker so bad I could taste it. I just got my hands on an old 1950 Panhead EL and didn’t know anything about wrenching yet and I was broke down in front of our local “biker bar” at 2am. There I was, kicking till it felt like my leg would fall off. All the older regulars were standing out side the bar laughing at the “newbie” and didn’t offer any assistance at all.
This guy I’d never seen before then pulled up and parked along side me on his Panhead. “Great”, I thought “someone else to laugh at me”.
He said”Having trouble”? I told him that I had just had gotten the bike a week ago and was really stumped as to why she wouldn’t fire. Well, He took a spark plug from the rear head and had me kick the bike over as he checked for spark. There was none so he checked my wiring and looked here and fiddled there and informed me that he was pretty sure my coil was fried.
“Fantastic, where the hell am going to get a new coil at 2 a.m?” He told me to wait right there and he’d go see what he could do. Truth is I never expected to see the guy again, but back he rode about 45 minutes later with a brand new coil tucked in his jacket. He took out his tool kit and replaced it for me right there on the spot. I tried to pay him for his troubles but he wouldn’t take it. I argued with him to at least let me pay him for the new coil.
“Nope,” he said. “Us dirt bags have to look out for each other.”
He told me his name was Larry and that he had to go because he didn’t feel like hanging around with the bunch of dudes at the bar that would let another biker sit there broke down with out trying to help out. We’d run into each other from time to time after that. We’d have a brew together and take a ride around town to hook up with mutual friends. Larry was just that kind of guy. He’d help out anyone any way he could. He had opened a shop in NYC and every one he knew would show up at his shop at one time or another, broke down and cash poor. Larry always took time away from a cash job to make sure that his buddies got back on the road.
You did not have to know Larry well to know him. Even years later when he was finally recognized as a master builder and was on the Discovery Channel’s Biker Build Off shows, Larry would take the time at his personal appearances to shake hands, talk to fans and answer tech questions from aspiring young builders and try to guide them down the right path in their building. Larry epitomized the term “Old Skool” in his work. Many have come before and I’m sure that many will come after, but there never be another Indian Larry and I, for one will never forget him.
–TBEAR
SCOTT JACOBS LOOKS FOR ARTISTIC INPUT–First of all we send our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to Indian Larry?s family and friends; he was a great guy and will be missed tremendously. May he rest in peace and our prayers are with him.
Harley-Davidson Artist Scott Jacobs would like some feed-back on a couple of new ideas for paintings so please respond and let us know your feelings. The question involves subject matter for upcoming works. Keep in mind that each painting takes upwards of 4 to 8 weeks to complete and the criteria is basically desirability. Here goes: 1. Do you like the idea of a new race painting depicting Rich King? (Possibly of his latest win at Springfield)
2. How about a painting depicting a Servi-Car? (not been done)
Your answers will definitely be taken into account and greatly appreciated. If you have other ideas lay them on us.
Kindest Regards,
Ron Copple
Artists Riding Together (A.R.T.-Inc.)
“ron copple”
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDATE–Member at Large Representative to the Motorcycle Riders’ Board of Directors.
Almost a decade ago, I traveled to my state’s capitol with ABATE of Florida, Inc.Billed as a “Freedom Run”. I recall the feeling of pride as hundreds of motorcycles crested the hill riding onto the red brick of the plaza.
Taking the inclement weather in stride, the membership understood we were taking our place in the history of the motorcyclists’ rights movement. The sound of scores of heels moving over the gleaming marble floors, the sight of our leather-clad legislative warriors crossing the threshold of the Governor’s office and the respectful recognition of our state President gave me the desire to learn and do what I could to help promote sound government and good law in our state.
Since that weekend in April many years ago, the leadership of Florida’s SMRO taught its membership and supporters the value of activism in a democratic society. By holding offices on both the local and State levels I committed my energies to doing what I could to insure the preservation and protection of our hard won freedom. Embracing the passion witnessed that day in Tallahassee lead me to search for other organizations across state lines and nationally that shared my resolve.
My introduction to the Motorcycle Riders? Foundation in September 1999 was an epiphany. Before the convention in Denver, my political action experience was limited to my state. Our President had reported on meeting and events he had attended representing ABATE I had not ever imagined how powerful a “Meeting of the Minds” could be.
I am announcing my candidacy for the position of Member Representative at Large to the Motorcycle Riders’ Foundation Board of Directors. I look forward to the opportunity to serve all MRF members in every state and pledge to encourage new members and sustaining organizations.
Regardless of the outcome at election time, I will continue to be an outspoken advocate for every rider, everywhere.
–Susan “Miss Red” Snyder-Huttman
Email: REDSTER883@aol.com
PARTY QUOTE OF THE DAY–“He was a wise man who invented beer.”
–Plato
BIKERNET ACCIDENT REPORT–Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Al Gore were in an airplane that crashed. They’re up in heaven, and God’s sitting on the throne.
God addresses Al first.”Al, what do you believe in?”
Al replies, “Well, I believe I won that election, but that it was your will that I did not serve. And I’ve come to understand that now.”
God thinks for a second and says, “Okay, very good. Come and sit at my left.”
Bill replies, “I believe in forgiveness. I’ve sinned, but I’ve never held a grudge against my fellow man, and I hope no grudges are held against me.”
God thinks for a second and says, “You are forgiven, my son. Come and sit at my right.”
God then addresses Hillary. “Hillary, what do you believe in?”
“I believe you’re in my chair.”
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