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BIKERNET BIG APPLE BABE REPORT–Biker Chic makes the fashion headlines! The February issue of Elle Magazinefeatured an eight page spread of motorcycle inspired fashion. Biker chic isagain in the spotlight. Top designers are in their freedom creative statemarrying the idea of open road with glamour amore motorcycle styles. Therunways are expected to be littered with two-wheel freedom seeker designs.Hurry up and take advantage of the leather sales at your local dealer beforethe fashion brigade drives up the prices of riding gear!
Why are the fashion honchos turning to bikers? Well, being a biker andwearing leather is a sexy strong statement that says: I am in control and Iam free. And, yes, leather protects us against the nasty spills–andperhaps that represents a metaphor in life. Leather, hardcore, screw you,it’s my life–and if life cracks ya in the jaw and ya fall, well, hellsbells, you got on your leathers.
Lots of the magazines, TV ads and the like are featuring bikers because thatvery statement stirs the core desire in everyone’s soul: I’m free, I amFREE. It’s my life and I’ll do what I want. So, be your crazy, sexy coolbiker grunge self and someone just might feature you on TV or in afashionable spread. Now, excuse me while I put on my designer helmet andstraddle my designer ride. — Sasha, Godiva Biker of NYC.
TENTH ANNIVERSARY BEACH RIDE 2001 TO ROAR AGAIN ON SUNDAY, JULY 15– The Tenth Anniversary of Beach Ride, the biggest annual summer bike ride on this side of the Rockies, will roar again on Sunday, July 15, 2001 at San Buenaventura State Beach and Park in Ventura. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and admission is $30.00.
Headlining this year, back by popular demand, The World Classic Rockers featuring original and former members of Eagles, The Moody Blues, Toto, Wings, Steppenwolf, Foreigner and Spencer Davis. Enjoy the Ms. and Mr. Beach Ride Contest, over 200 vendors, tattoo contest, bike show, food and lots of fun.
Various starting points throughout Southern and Central California.
Information can be obtained by calling the Beach Ride Hotline at (800) 696-3727, or by visiting the Beach Ride website at “http://www.beachride.com”or the ECF website at www.ecf-la.org.
THE THREE MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE IN THE USA– Bush, Dick and Colon.Makes you think, doesn’t it?
JOB OFFER–I am desperately looking for a rep in California. If you know anyindependent reps that would be interested in a full line of ATV and snowmachine accessories and novelty helmets, bike locks and goggles AND a sweetnewly designed travel bag for motorcycles designed by ME, please let me know.
–Kyle…Krkucin@aol.com
COAST TO COAST IN AUSTRALIA–4,300kmPerth to Sydney (29 Nov – 14 Dec 2000)Have you ever seen a travelling international motorcycle museum ?The Coast to Coast Rally for classic, vintage and veteran bikes was a bitlike that. It gathered unusual historic machines including solos, scootersand even a sidecar. Most of them arrived in Australia from Europe and morespecifically from France, Italy, Switzerland and Holland. The contingentfrom the Southern Hemisphere, although less numerous, featured the oldestbikes of the rally and also some very unusual models of classicHarley-Davidson machines.
The idea to organise such an event originated in November 1999 when in agroup of four we were riding scooters across the Australian Nullarbor. InBalladonia, the pictures of the 1926 Harley-Davidson Crossing (Perth-Sydney)gave us the idea to follow their path on historic bikes. Subsequently, for afew months three of us (Tino Sacchi, Jean-Claude Mazzella Di Bosco and I)were looking in Europe, New Zealand, the USA and in Australia for riders whowould like to join such an event.
DAYTONA POLICE REPORT ON BIKE WEEK–Cops gear up to take on bikers.Police are starting the new year with a conference designed to prepare themfor their war on outlaw motorcycle clubs. The International Association ofUndercover Officers are holding a five day training program entitledUndercover Biker’s Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida during DaytonaBike Week. The 32 hours seminar is to address the problems and pitfalls ofundercover investigations involving outlaw motorcycle clubs. Speakersinclude officers directly involved in supervision or participated ininfiltration of a motorcycle club.
The rhetoric and propaganda has already started as organizers are keepingthe location of the event secret due to alleged security reasons, statingthat some of the speakers are under threat of physical harm. Only thoseregistered will be told of the location and only certified law enforcementofficers will be allowed to enter. Speakers will include BATF agents, policeinvestigators, detectives and Forensic experts with over 65 years ofexperience with motorcycle groups. There are also speakers whose identitiesare being kept secret for security reasons.
Topics will include:Initial Contact Lack of Cover Becoming a Probate Special Concerns of theUndercover Officer
Hang Around Status Public Perception Supervisory Concerns of Investigations
Motorcycle Identification – Is it Stolen?Undercover Approaches Electronic Surveillance Techniques Violence within the
Target Group Money Laundering and Outlaw Motorcycle Organizations
Undercover Identification Mud Checks Old Ladies and Sexual Compromise Bikersand Methamphetamines
Firearms and Explosives The Concept of Family and Brotherhood
Risks vs.Results Psychological Support Before, During and After the Assignment
A Case Study of an Undercover Agent Who Could Not Reemerge Successfully
Personality Dynamics of Agents and OutlawsAt a similar meeting two years ago topics included Interviews vs.Interrogating, Electronic Surveillance, Vehicle Theft Fraud Schemes, GaugingPhysiological Responses and Deceptive Behavior.
TOP TEN POSSIBLE TITLES FOR MONICA LEWINSKI’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY–
10. I Suck At My Job
9. How I Blew It In Washington
8. Going Back for Gore
7. Secret Services to the President
6. Harass is Not Two Words: The Story of Bill Clinton
5. Deep Inside The Oval Office
4. How to Beat Off the Government
3. Going Down and Moving Up
2. Me and My Big Mouth
And the No. 1 Possible Title for Lewinski’s Autobiography…
1. What Really Goes Down In The White Househttp://www.bikernet.com/cybercycles/Uploaded/PhotoID161-1.jpg
VANCOUVER HOG CHAPTER MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH,SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER,NOVEMBER, & DECEMBER– THE MEETING WILL BE ON THE FIRST TUESDAY EVENING AT7PM UNLESS IT FALLS ON ALONG WEEKEND. THEN THE MEETING WILL BE THE NEXT TUESDAY EVENING THAT ISNOT A HOLIDAY WEEKEND. THEMONTHS OF APRIL, MAY, JUNE, & JULY THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THE FIRSTSATURDAY OF THE MONTH WITHA MYSTERY RIDE AFTER THE MEETING. UNLESS IT FALLS ON A LONG WEEKEND.THEN THE MEETING WILL BE THE NEXTSATURDAY THAT IS NOT A HOLIDAY WEEKEND. THERE WILL NOT BE A VANCOUVERCHAPTER BUSINESS MEETING INAUGUST OF THIS YEAR.
Individual Events:February 10th 3rd Annual Sweetheart Dinner Party at the Rockin HorseLounge in Maple RidgeBring a non perishable food item for the Soup Kitchen Call Dan (604)984-7831
February 18th Wacky Bowling Nite with the Honda Group Call (604)434-1502
February 24th LOH hosts a Guys ?n Gals Billiards Night… Bring a nonperishable food item for the Soup Kitchen Call (604) 434-1502
DARWIN AWARD– Employees in a medium-sized warehouse in west Texas noticed the smell of a gas leak. Sensibly, management evacuated the building, extinguishing all potential sources of ignition lights, power, etc. After the building had been evacuated, two technicians from the gas company were dispatched. Upon entering the building, they found they had difficulty navigating in the dark To their frustration, none of the lights worked (you can see what’s coming, can’t you?). Witnesses later described the sight of one of the technicians reaching into his pocket and retrieving an object, that resembled a cigarette lighter. Upon operation of the lighter-like object, the gas in the warehouse exploded, sending pieces of it up to three miles away. Nothing was found of the technicians, but the lighter was virtually untouched by the explosion. The technician suspected of causing the blast had never been thought of as ‘bright’ by his peers..
STATE MOTTOS FOR 2001–
Nevada: Working Ladies and Poker
New Hampshire: Go Away and Leave Us Alone
New Jersey: Ya Wanna ##$%##! Motto? I Got Yer ##$%##! Motto Right Here!
New Mexico: Lizards Make Excellent Pets
New York: You Have the Right to Remain Silent, You Have the Right to an Attorney…
BLONDS FOREVER, FOREVER BLOND– A man was in his front yard mowing grass when his attractive blond female neighbor came out of the house and went straight to the mailbox. She opened it then slammed it shut stormed back in the house. A little later she came out of her house again went to the mail box and again opened it, slammed it shut again. Angrily, back into the house she went.
As the man was getting ready to edge the lawn, here she came out again, marched to the mail box, opened it and then slammed it closed harder than ever. Puzzled by her actions the man asked her, “Is something wrong?”
To which she replied,” There certainly is!” (are you ready?) … this is a beauty…. My stupid computer keeps saying, “YOU’VE GOT MAIL.”
BACK AT THE INFIRMARY–We wanted put vapor rub on his chest but he insisted we use this oily stuffand rub a little lower. I don’t know how much that’s gonna help his coldbut it sure put a smile on his face. Then I squirted some on Sin and we started wrestlin’ on the bed. There was oil and clothes all over the room. We were getting slippery and hot, knocking over Bandit’s warm glass of Jack Daniels.
He better get well soon. I’ve got to go back to work. Sin is missing classes and I’m beginning to think he faking it. No truly sick man has that much energy. Ah, but tomorrow it Friday, and the party begins. Where’s that oil Sin?–Coral
