Hey,
It’s the night before Thanksgiving, and I’m scrambling to finish the news before the holiday. The pressure is on. I want to thank everyone who supports Bikernet in anyway from being a paid sponsor, to our 10,000 Cantina members, to the rider who takes the time to send me a news item, or a bad joke, to every reader.
Most of us truly enjoy producing Bikernet from day-to-day. It’s a pleasure to be able to do what we love and somehow make a living in the process. It’s also a blast to help folks in the industry, or readers from day to day.
Sure, the book keeper can’t stand all the bikers and their greasy fingerprints, but what the hell, ya can’t make everyone happy. Let’s hit the news and see what kind of trouble we can stir up before midnight:
BLACK FRIDAY–Quick, order your new vest from Lil’ Joes legendary Leathers. The are all made in America and the official leathers of the Sons.
FAMOUS LAST WORDS–“640K ought to be enough for anybody.”
— Bill Gates, 1981
This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us,” — Western Union internal memo, 1876.
“The wireless music box has no imaginable commercial value. Who would pay for a message sent to nobody in particular?”
— David Sarnoff’s associates in response to his urgings for investment in the radio in the 1920s.
“The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a ‘C,’ the idea must be feasible,”
— A Yale University management professor in response to Fred Smith’s paper proposing reliable overnight delivery service. (Smith went on to found Federal Express Corp.)
–from Buckshot
BIKERNET TECH QUESTION OF THE WEEK–My question is, do you know where I could get an original owner’s manual for a 1959, 900 Sportster
–Mike Nitzschke
Captamer@comcast.net
We reached out to one of the masters of tech manuals. The man behind all the tech books in the Bikernet Black Market Shop:
Captain, try this first, paste it into the browser: http://www.e-junkie.com/cycletech/product/469507.php#Harley+Davidson+Sportster+Service+Repair+Manual+1959-1969
There are paper manuals and emanuals you can download.
You can also try:
http://www.classiccycles.org/2062/2083.html
but it will likely take you to the one I gave you first.
Hope this helps,
–Timothy
Wolfgang Publications
PO Box 223
Stillwater, MN 55082
NEW office/order number:
651-275-0194
Fax: 651-439-7052
BAKER Drivetrain Black Friday Giveaway! — The biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, is fast approaching and BAKER Drivetrain wants to give you a chance to win a Shopping Spree! Enter the BAKER Drivetrain Black Friday Sweepstakes between now and November 24th for your chance to win a $1,000 BAKER gift certificate good towards the purchase of any of our American made drivetrain innovations! The winner will be announced on Black Friday (November 25th) at 12:00am ET on the BAKER FB fan page. If you’re not already a BAKER fan be sure to hit the “like” button at the top of the entry form so that you can find out if you’ve won!
TRAFFIC TICKET OF THE WEEK–Some guys from Maine dressed their truck up with a guy spread eagle on the roof of the truck.
The driver and passengers put on Moose Heads.
Down the Maine Toll interstate they went, causing about 16 accidents.
They went to jail. Maine cops have no sense of humor.
–from Rogue
GUN NUT REPORT– Gun owners who have historically been able to use public lands for target practice would be barred from potentially millions of acres under new rules drafted by the Interior Department, the first major move by the Obama administration to impose limits on firearms.
Officials say the administration is concerned about the potential clash between gun owners and encroaching urban populations who like to use same land for hiking and dog walking.
“It’s not so much a safety issue. It’s a social conflict issue,” said Frank Jenks, a natural resource specialist with Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, which oversees 245 million acres. He adds that urbanites “freak out” when they hear shooting on public lands. [Read about the subpoena issued as a result of Operation Fast and Furious.
If the draft policy is finally approved, some public access to Bureau lands to hunters would also be limited, potentially reducing areas deer, elk, and bear hunters can use in the West.
Conservationists and hunting groups, however, are mounting a fight. One elite group of conservationists that advises Interior and Agriculture is already pushing BLM to junk the regulations, claiming that shooters are being held to a much higher safety standard than other users of public lands, such as ATV riders.
“They are just trying to make it so difficult for recreational shooters,” said Gary Kania, vice president of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. His group is one of several, including the National Wildlife Foundation, Cabela’s and Ducks Unlimited, on the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council fighting the new rules. During a two-day meeting ending this afternoon, they are drafting their own changes to the BLM rules.
“What we probably are going to be looking forward to is a reversal,” said Kania. Asked about how to handle people who freak out when they hear shots on public lands, Kania said, “I don’t know how to quanitify ‘freaking out,'” and noted that he’s seen people panicing when fly fishing in float tubes but nobody wants to ban then from rivers.
BLM actually invited the fight, seeking the council’s comments. But officials suggested to Whispers that no changes are being planned to the draft regulations.
Over five pages, the draft BLM regulations raise concerns about how shooting can cause a “public disturbance.” They also raise worries about how shooting and shooters can hurt plants and litter public lands.
This is the key paragraph foes say could lead to shooters being kicked off public lands:
“When the authorized officer determines that a site or area on BLM-managed lands used on a regular basis for recreational shooting is creating public disturbance, or is creating risk to other persons on public lands; is contributing to the defacement, removal or destruction of natural features, native plants, cultural resources, historic structures or government and/or private property; is facilitating or creating a condition of littering, refuse accumulation and abandoned personal property is violating existing use restrictions, closure and restriction orders, or supplementary rules notices, and reasonable attempts to reduce or eliminate the violations by the BLM have been unsuccessful, the authorized officer will close the affected area to recreational shooting.” [Check out new Debate Club about whether Congress needs to overhaul gun trafficking laws.] http://www.usnews.com/debate-club/should-eric-holder-lose-his-job/anti-trafficking-laws-need-an-overhaul
Squeezing out shooters, says the draft policy, is needed because, “As the West has become more populated, recreational shooters now often find themselves in conflict with other public lands users, and the BLM is frequently called on to mediate these conflicts.”
At yesterday’s meeting at Interior, the council balked at the BLM draft regulations, adding that the Obama administration was not being fair to shooters on the issue of safety.
In a draft retort to BLM the council said other users of public land aren’t required to be as safe as shooters. They note that shooters have a much lower injury rate than others, like ATV users. “The policy fails to recognize that recreational shooting has one of the lowest incidences of death and injury compared to virtually any other outdoor recreational activity. The policy is prejudicial and discriminatory to target shooters as compared to other recreationists,” said the council’s draft response, expected to be finalized today.
What’s more, the group charged that the BLM is acting in a contradictory fashion, encouraging the shooting sports while limiting shooting areas.–from Buckshot
2nd Place: Jim Giuffra, Sentoh
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Winner: Roger Vaughn, King of Kings
2nd Place: Mike Mileham, The Loot
3rd Place: Dan Stern, Touring Thunder
SSB Performance Custom
Winner: Jim Giuffra, ASUMATI
2nd Place: Javon Samonte
3rd Place: Liam Shubert, Darth Blader
Retro Mod Class
Winner: Kirk Taylor, Sacred
2nd Place: Reza Gohary, Personal Identity
3rd Place: Michael Cooper, BSA B54
Space at each Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show competition is limited. Builders should log on to http://www.ultimatebuilderbikeshow.com or call Biker Pros at 919-886-5075 for details.
STIFFEY BY RIVERA PRIMO INC.–No fancy jargon or complicated mumbo jumbo here. No high price just to make your ride safer. Just the facts, brother! The Stiffey helps to solve the decades long problem of instability in rubber mounted Harley Davidsons®. It installs simply in less time then it takes to brush your teeth, and compared to all the other expensive devices out there, its damn cheap! It will make your ride safer by controlling rear steering and more enjoyable without draining your wallet. Made from the finest quality components here in the good ol’ US of A, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty from the dependable people at Rivera Primo®. Bottom line folks..Let Rivera Primo give your bike a Stiffey™.
The Stiffey controls rear steer and helps prevent a wobble that seems like you are riding a bike with a broken frame. The Stiffey™ does not create any vibration or any other side effects, it helps roll through corners at either high or low speed and keeps the swingarm in line with the steering head. It also keeps basic good bike alignment.
BIKERNET ART ASSIGNMENT–This just went out to George Fleming: I have an easy one for you. I have been working for four or five years to help create a motorcycle industry council, and we are finally close through the Motorcycle Rider’s Foundation. Here’s a link to their department on Bikernet: http://www.bikernet.com//pages/web_page.aspx?id=58
I need to create a council logo. I would like to use their round logo and in a very clean corporate way attach the words Industry Council to it. Can you help?
–Bandit
Hang on for George’s amazing creative efforts.
BILLY LANE INTERVIEW ON BIKERNET–Billy’s sister Georgia Lane/Briggs is working with Billy’s product line. “I’m writing from my primary e-mail address, but for publishing purposes, I’d like to use: ChoppersInc.service@hotmail.com,” said Georgia.
“The Reader’s Digest version of the Choppers Inc. website story is this: the former domain host has gone MIA and seems to be out of business. So, we don’t have the access controls at this time. It’s been a struggle finding a way to exercise ownership over the site, obviously, and we’ve had a number of people working on it for us. A ‘work-around’ solution was partially successful as of last week. My hope is that we’ll have it all wrapped-up by the end of November, and that the web-store will become operational again before Christmas.
“Meanwhile, the 6-gun accessory parts are available on eBay for the time-being, along with a variety of apparel items. By the first week of December, I should be able to advertise these additional products from the 6-gun series: 8” risers, shifter pegs, and folding foot-pegs. A few other miscellaneous products –such as hats, stickers, and koozies– will also be available in early December.
“Because of the investment needed to build a large inventory, our current line will continue to be produced in limited quantities. –Or, I may opt for advance-purchase sales, depending on the demand.
“What we have on-hand at this time (in limited quantities) are the following:
2″ risers
4″ risers
6″ risers
Ball-milled grips
Oil caps & plugs
“All of these items feature Billy’s popular 6-gun design, and can be purchased with either brass or nickel .44Mag ‘Choppers Inc’ shell casings.
“It is my greatest desire is to keep Choppers Inc. alive in the biker world, and to create something for Billy to come home to.”
We will bring you reports on Billy and Georgia’s progress and products. Check the interview at: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10250
–Bandit
ACE TT3D Ride-In Screening–Ace Cafe London hosts the Ride-In screening of the critically acclaimed film, TT3D ‘Closer to the Edge’, as part of the film’s launch on DVD. The screening starts at 11am on Sunday 27th November.
The film is about the 2010 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, the world’s most famous annual road racing event, taking place along the island’s public roads with speeds reaching 200mph! Drama, tension and tragedy all contrive to thrill the audience and tell a very noisy and exciting human story – The TT.
As well as being available for sale on the day, ten copies of the TT3D DVD, will be up for grabs at the cafe (two per meet) on Friday “Bike Nights” throughout December by means of a prize draw raffle. Spend £5 or more over the counter and receive a raffle ticket. The draw will take place at 10pm.
Friday 2nd December
Friday 9th December
Friday 16th December
Friday 23rd December
Friday 30th December
SCORE OF THE DAY SIGNED BY DAVID MANN–
–Tim
If you’re looking for parts, give Tim a jingle. This poster is not for sale, but he has others.–Wilburn Roach
BIKERNET MEDICAL AUTHORITY– Shorter Daylight Hours Affecting Your Sleep? The shorter daylight hours of winter can negatively affect sleep, productivity and mood. Light therapy (also known as phototherapy) may help – it uses specially designed boxes that emit full-spectrum light to simulate sunlight.
While still a treatment being investigated, light therapy has been shown to have positive benefits in addressing many health issues, including Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), severe premenstrual syndrome, bulimia, and as a non-drug treatment for depression. If you have been suffering from SAD or just feel a little blue this time of year, contact your physician or healthcare provider – depression is a treatable condition; light therapy may be an option he or she recommends for you.
Check the DrWeil.com Marketplace for indoor light therapy products.
SAMSON INTRODUCES THE LEGEND SERIES “CANNONS”–
Brea, CA- Samson recently introduced their new “Cannons” exhaust, part of their Legend Series (two individual pipes on one side) for most Harley-Davidson Softails. Every exhaust manufactured by Samson is dyno tested before going into mass production for the ultimate in performance. This high performance exhaust system has been designed and tuned to produce maximum horsepower, torque and awesome sound. The removable 2 ½” massive one-piece heat shields are pre-installed and the system is ready to bolt on right out of the box.
Additional Features and Benefits:
• Fits ’95-2012 Harley-Davidson Softail Motorcycles, 2006 and earlier models require O2 sensor plugs, purchased separately
• Fits 2006-2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna models
• Two stepped high performance system produces up to 20% more horsepower
• Mounting hardware included
•Equipped with 1 3/4″ diameter x 10″ long removable baffles
•Available in luxurious chrome or “sinister” black ceramic (special request)
•Limited 1 year warranty
• MSRP: $699.95
*$629.95 (*If ordering directly off of the internet)
• Don’t forget about Bikernet.com viewers special 15% DISCOUNT…order direct from Samson and mention Bikernet.com to qualify
• Listen to audio clips of Samson’s different exhausts right on their website
• FREE SHIPPING until the end of the year
Check out Samson Exhaust’s entire product line at www.samsonusa.com or contact them directly at (888) 572-6766; Samson Exhaust, 655 Tamarack Ave., Brea, CA 92821…email them at info@samsonusa.com.
BIKER MAGAZINE EDITOR IN CHIEF CAUGHT IN THE WOODS–
Bagged ‘im near Escanaba, Michigan….what a great time.
–Dean Shawler
THE GIRLS OF THE LOS ANGELES CAR SHOW–
Lots of very nice looking new cars.
Nobody besides Impala makes a bench seat.
All have center consoles which I don’t like.
The custom area was kinda small and very few bikes.
Not a lot of the real highlines on display,
Missing Ferrari – Lambo – etc.
Some interesting concept cars.
They seem to be getting more realistic with concepts.
The really hot convention girls were missing also.
— Art
Master photog for Quick Throttle Magazine
International Editor of Bikernet
CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING OR DIE TRYING–I’m not one to stick with bone stock, whether it is my bikes or my truck. It is so bad, I even distress a new ball cap or relic a new guitar. Like most bikers, I have to put my fingerprint on it to make it my own. My wife criticizes me for it, especially when something is brand new and I’m tearing it apart but when I am finished she understands why I did it.
Sometimes it is as simple as adding a skull concho to the center of something; others, it is a complete rebuild. Watching a sea of black suit and power ties walking the streets of Wall Street is something I cannot conform too, to be just another one in the crowd. That is not to say us bikers don’t have our own uniform.
This came to me as I stared at a grainy picture in the paper. Ruff n gruff and scruffy faces stared out from the image. But there was uniqueness. No two were the same. As I stared at the wall of leather jackets at the local dealer I was impressed with Harley’s latest designs but I couldn’t help but feel that the guy next to me would be wearing the same thing. There was little room to modify or even attach my latest Sturgis pin.
I don’t knock Harley-Davidson because, but I’m not a biker just because it looks like the bar and shield has thrown up on me. Yes, I have a few patches and licensed things but I’m not a walking billboard for the factory.
I first noticed it as I sat in a HOG meeting. The members were complimenting me on my nice boots asking where I got there. The look of disgust that swept over their face when I said they were from Snap-On Tools told me I was in the wrong crowd. The same happens with my bike. I don’t need to have every single nut and bolt and item emblazed with the Bar ‘n’ Shield. It seems redundant to me. If a person doesn’t know a bike is a Harley then they really aren’t worth wasting time on.
That lesson became clear when I was selling my Shovelhead and a dozen buyers looked it over, loved it but passed because they wanted a Harley, the lack of tank emblem confused them.
Don’t settle for what everyone else has. Take the time to make your life your own.
-bad Uncle Monkey
LAS VEGAS AUCTION COMING–
A Sale of Important Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia
January 12th, 2012
Imperial Palace, Las Vegas
Following the highly successful inaugural motorcycle sale in Las Vegas earlier this year – where approximately 200 motorcycles brought buyers and sellers together from around the world – Bonhams is delighted to announce its second annual auction, The Las Vegas Motorcycle Sale at The Imperial Palace, on January 12th, 2012.
The Bonhams sale will offer prominent collections and outstanding individual consignments, including The DuPont Collection, comprising of 40+ rare, original, and important motorcycles, including an Indian Camelback, a Manx Norton and a Vincent Black Shadow, all to be offered without reserve. Also featured will be fine racing and road machines from the likes of Henderson, Vincent, Ariel, BMW, Harley-Davidson, and the list goes on.
The past year has seen great success with sales of the last Brough Superior SS100 for $295,000, a 1894/1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller for $159,000, a BMW R32 for $137,000, and a 1901 Indian ‘Camel Back’ for $131,500. These record sales were supported by a stunning array of machines from all eras, at every collecting price level.
THAILAND MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE COMING TO BIKERNET–
I know that it can be difficult given some of the urgent priorities that the TAT budgets are required for. Right now we’re trying to restore people’s confidence in Thailand and help with the recovery efforts around Bangkok. With any luck, the regional promotion might include areas where we have mutual interests.
The far north, and northeast, is where we have our fabulous motorcycle adventures, I do hope in the future to be able to collaborate with the TAT to promote Thailand as the world’s greatest luxury motorcycle touring destination. I believe this will happen!
Best in adventure,
Daniel and the Team at Smiling Albino
dan@smilingalbino.com
Bangkok Tel: 662-718-9560 – Direct: 668-1-171-0778 – Fax: 662-718-9562
Calgary: 403-668-9455 – New York: 917-421-9974
San Francisco: 415-839-5181 – London: 0207-096-1891
USA toll-free 1-877-THAIWAY
This time… why not see a different part of the world, differently?
BAGGER PARTS SADDLEBAG STAND FROM BIKER’S CHOICE–Need a place to set your saddlebags when they aren’t on your scooter? This compact and easy to use stand keeps saddlebags safe during cleaning and servicing, and requires no assembly or additional hardware, simply open the stand and set the bags in place. They can be washed and waxed while on the stand; great for service mechanics, crowded garages and indoor storage.
Proudly made in the United States, these stands retail for $124.95.
For more information, visit www.bikerschoice.com.
We hope everyone out there has a GREAT Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy your family, friends, of course, food and football!! Gobble til’ ya’ Wobble!!
If you’re riding, be careful and have fun!!!
–Carmen
Biker’s Choice
RIDERS FOR HEALTH GIVE THANKS– Your interest in and support of our programs is appreciated. Riders for Health is thankful for it and all it’s enabled us to accomplish this year – from a new training school in Kenya to new workshops in Nigeria to soon be launching a new program in Malawi.
Together, we’re ensuring that health care is reaching families and friends in rural Africa.
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BIKERNET STUDIO – 1ST FEMALE TO WIN FLAT TRACK RACE– Shayna Texter’s win marks the first time a female has won a main event in the 50+ year existence of the sport. Shayna has been on a mission recently with a podium finish in Sacramento and a very close 4th place finish at the Springfield Mile.
Click here for the interview:
http://bikernetstudio.com/2011/10/26/podcast-2/
WHEELER WACING WEPORT–Happy Holidays! Thanksgiving and what a year to reflect on, with another five weeks of suspense on the sunny horizon!
Rides, Reports, Thailand? Viet Nam? What? Mojave Mile? Sturgis? Bonneville?
Bring it on!
Hang on for the ride of your life! At Bikernet we’re buildin bad ass hot rods, kickin ass, breakin hearts and takin names in 2012!
The past eleven months have been packed full of unexpected twists and turns that life occasionally deals from the bottom of the deck, the top or anywhere in between.
Relocated into the Bikernet headquarters this summer just in time to celebrate the fourth of July. For the first time since the early ’90s, living in a real home that’s bigger than my last postage stamp-sized living quarters in San Jose.
My second floor apartment over looks the Port of LA and it sure as shit feels like home. Once again surrounded by great friends in the Bikernet Headquarters. Life is fine these days.
Very thankful for my three sons, their wives or soon to be wives and a grand son. They are all in-love, healthy and employed. Here’s hoping you and yours are in fine shape also.
Bikernet Shop Report
Salt Shaker
The Drive gear from S&S should arrive any day for the Berry Wardlaw 120 inch “Outlaw”, a-record-setting-Panhead that’s resting patiently on the operating table awaiting a gear transplant that will reverse the rotation of the distributor while solving all of the World’s problems in one easy procedure.
While the heads were off John O’Keefe of Branch/O’Keefe Co. performed his magic deep inside the STD’s unmolested combustion chambers that will enable a smoother air flow, providing more horsepower and torque. This baby will rock’n’roll one more time and might just see a few happy miles on the sunny southern California freeways, soon.
Bennett’s Performance, Branch O’Keefe Co.
Monday afternoon, the Bandit, with my assistance, hijacked Duncan Keller and Nace Panzica for a short afternoon run to Bennett,s Performance and the Branch/O’Keefe Co. headquarters located next door. They share the same building in Signal Hill, both shops are spotless.
TOP SECRET. What? No Butterfly!
Bikernet Exclusive!
Duncan and Nace are introducing a throttle body without a butterfly that may be an industry first. This baby is rumored to have instant throttle response that sounds super sonic when you squeeze the trigger. The Yankee Enginuity Throttle Body produces instant, increased horsepower and torque in the neighborhood of 10 to 15 per cent across the board with a flat line fuel ratio reading. A tuner’s dream.
At Bikernet we will be the first to provide exclusive Branch flow bench results testing the BUTTERFLY-LESS, super sonic EFI throttle body. John O’Keefe will mount and compare the new unit to a stock carb, and a stock throttle body mounted to stock and flowed twin cam heads.
The Yankee throttle body will end up on on our 4-inch square twin cam build destined for my 2004 Dyna. Then actual road reports will follow.
Ron Williams and his trusty crew at Hardtail in San Jose installed the new throttle body on a stock 2003 Fatboy with no other modifications. The change provided instant throttle response, at three quarters throttle, lazy shifts, the stock Fat Boy now enters the freeways at 100 mph with throttle left over.
Seems that by removing the butterfly (obstruction) from the air way, the air is evenly pulled into the heads delivering a smoother air and fuel mixture pattern that equals 15 percent more horsepower, instant torque and just might increase the fuel mileage?
All we need now is Bio Fuel. Hang on it’s on the way.
2004 Dyna Twin Cam
Four inch stroke with a 3.927-inch forged CCI piston, we’re damn near square. John from Darkhorse Crankworks paid the UPS to hand deliver a jewel of a lower end to Bennett’s. Boxed I-beam rods, plugged, welded crank and balanced with a four inch stroke. We unpacked the jewel and mounted the lower end between truing centers to confirm run out or the lack thereof. On the pinion side there might have been .0005 run out. Alternator side the run-out was about the same, both near perfect. We’ll double check the run out after installing the lower end in the cases.
The twin cam will run a set of CCI cylinders and forged pistons for a 9.5.1 compression ratio. A set of Branch O’Keefe Co. massaged heads, Crane roller rockers activated by a cam kit from Fueling with a Yankee Engineuity Top Secret Throttle Body.
The cases have been rebuilt by Randy at Hyperformance after 65,000 trouble free miles at 124 inches. The cases had over 165,000 logged in burnin’ rubber coast-to-coast, numerous drag strips and a few Bonneville miles. The cases are perfect (better than new) one more time. Thanks Randy.
We will provide motor specs and cam spec details in upcoming reports. The last week of this month we should have a complete motor ready to install, just in time for x-mas.
2012 Bonneville
First, the 45-inch Bonne Belle, salt flats racer is about to hit a lift. It will be built by Bandit with a new stretched Paughco 45-5-speed chassis. Lee Clemens is shipping the remaining race bike pieces from the east coast early next week after a well-deserved holiday break.
124 inch Twin Cam Turbo, Raycer
Randy Torgeson at Hyperformance will have most if not all of the parts the day before Thanksgiving to build the new 124-inch, Twin Cam. Then we get serious and build the frame for a run at the salt in 2012.
We will provide details and images of both build starting in January.
Stay Tuned.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
U. S. Navy, U. S. S. Tulare AKA-127, 50 Combat Operations in Viet Nam, 1965-66-67.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY VOCABULARY LESSON--crepitate KREP-i-teyt, verb:
To make a crackling sound; crackle.
The lampwicks crepitate; their flames are about to go out, long mosquitoes flit in rapid circlings about them.
— Gustave Flaubert, The Temptation of Saint Anthony
This horrible talk, however, evidently possessed a potent magic for my friend; and his imagination, checked for a while by the influence of his kinsman, began to ferment and crepitate.
— Henry James, Stories Revived
Crepitate is from the Latin crepitare which meant “to rustle or chatter.”
OFFICIAL APPAREL FROM S&S– For a limited time onlly, shop and receive 25% OFF all items in the store. When you place your order just use coupon code: SS11-25 . Not valid with other coupon codes or offers. Coupon code must be entered to receive 25% off. Orders that do not use code will not receive discount. Offer expires November 30, 2011 or while supplies last. Shop now at: http://www.sscyclewear.com.
BIKERNET READER TERRY THE TRAMP REVIEW–THIS BOOK IS EXCELLENT! It is written with great intelligence and insight. More TRUTH here than you might hear elsewhere!
Although I am a college student at the University of California at Berkeley and have a lot of assigned readings, I found it nearly impossible to put this book down, once I began reading. Mr. Orendorff takes us on a fascinating journey inside the 1%er lifestyle in Southern California.
The story unfolds along a timeline from the 1960s unto the present day. It is amazing to me that Mr. Orendorff was able to survive and lead the Vagos MC for over 26 years! A great idea for a Holiday gift for your favorite biker!
–Ron Raider
SWITZERLAND ISSUES EVERY HOUSEHOLD A GUN!
SWITZERLAND’S GOVERNMENT TRAINS EVERY ADULT THEY ISSUE A RIFLE. SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!! IT’S A NO BRAINER!
DON’T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET.
–from MaryAnn Hart
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing : This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don’t Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That’s Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks : A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you’re welcome. (I want to add in a clause here – This is true, unless she says ‘Thanks a lot’ – that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say ‘you’re welcome’.. That will bring on a ‘whatever’).
(8) Whatever : Is a woman’s way of saying…Go to Hell…
(9) Don’t worry about it, I got it : Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking ‘What’s wrong?’ For the woman’s response refer to # 3.
–from Jim Waggaman
JOKER MACHINE DOES IT AGAIN– Replace that crude “hardware store” hex bolt look on your Sportster with one of these billet steering stem bolts!
Available in your choices of black & clear anodized, or chrome finishes.
The black or clear units are a must for Sportster “NIGHTSTER” Owners with black triple trees! – These also match our fork tube plugs perfectly.
Our chrome plated version looks great on polished or chrome triple trees!
Installs in minutes.
RETAIL $36.95
Bryan Warren
Joker Machine
1931 Yeager Ave.
La Verne, CA 91750
(P) 909-596-9690
(F) 909-596-9693
www.jokermachine.com
Rachel Catherine Sossamon
Diabolik Ink Tattoo Studio
Body Piercer
Work # 229-242-4555 | Cell # 252-885-0424
https://www.facebook.com/people/RachelSossamon#!/profile.php?id=100000799683503
WHEELS THROUGH TIME 2011 Thanksgiving Weekend Opening!!!
We’ve been getting so many calls from folks eager to visit the museum this Thanksgiving weekend, that we’ve decided to hold three special openings on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 25-27, 2011!
Come on down and see all thats new at WTT and make this holiday one to remember
Hours:
November 25-27, 2011
Friday – Saturday – Sunday
10a.m.-5p.m.
WTT 2012 Season Opening — April 1, 2011!!!
WTT is gearing up to have a big season this coming 2012. With over 320 All-American motorcycles and automobiles on display, and countless more in the works, Wheels Through Time is looking forward to its best year yet! Come on out and see what’s new this coming season at Wheels Through Time!!!
April 1 – November 15, 2012
Thursday-Monday (Closed Tues & Wed)
9a.m.-5p.m.
BANDIT’S CANTINA Holiday Specials? All Year, everyday! You just have to ask?
At Bikernet the staff is standing by, as always.
Cantina Members Specials
Exhaust Pipes: Samson 15% Off
Insurance: Dairyland for 10% discounts
Wiring: Wire Plus 15 % discounts
2012
Cantina Members, Sturgis Unofficial Non-Mandatory Member Meeting
Location; Bikernet/Cycle Source Garage, Lazelle Street Across the street from the new Easyriders Store, Hooter’s combo. To the right across the street you’ll find Jay Allen with his world famous Broken Spoke Saloon.
Come out and join us!
A couple of days before Sturgis the Bikernet staff will roll into town and set up headquarters in a huge lot next to Roscoe’s on Lazelle Street. In addition to Bikernet and Cycle Source you’ll find Bert Baker and Jim’s Machine displaying their products beside a lot packed full of Bikernet sponsors. And take a ride with Bandit and Smitty to the Sturgis VA hospital.
Lots of information in upcoming newsletters.
Have a great thanksgiving day with your friends and families.
Then go for a short ride to settle the turkey and bullshit, it’s good for your heart!
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
U. S. Navy, U. S. S. Tulare AKA-127, 50 Combat Operations in Viet Nam, 1965-66-67.
NEW CHAIRPERSON, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ELECTED TO THE MOTORCYCLISTS CONFEDERATION OF CANADA–
Markham ON – November 18, 2011: (MCC) is pleased to announce the election of Kellee Irwin as Chairperson for 2011 – 2013. Ms. Irwin serves as Vice President, Personal Insurance for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. She replaces Liz Jansen who has completed her two-year term but will remain on the Board as Past-Chair. MCC is also pleased to announce the election of Mr. Doug Houghton (Manitoba) as Vice-Chair and Jennifer Ross (Quebec) as Secretary-Treasurer.
Joining Kellee, Doug and Jennifer on the MCC Board for the next two years are new Directors Don Galloway (Alberta), Mark Gray (British Columbia), Dave Millier (Ontario) and Norm Sukkau (Manitoba).
“I am honoured to be joining a volunteer Board of Directors with the depth and breadth of riding experience, strategic thinking and leadership qualities needed to represent the interests of Canadian motorcyclists from coast-to-coast,” noted Ms. Irwin. “Taking on this role at a time when the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada is determined to weigh-in on public policy and rider and traffic safety issues that impact the Canadian on- and off-road motorcycling community is challenging and exciting.”
“Motorcycling is a convenient, safe, modern, affordable, community- and family-oriented and increasingly eco-friendly mode of transportation, recreational activity and sport,” added MCC President Daniel Tessier. “The growth of motorcycling from coast-to-coast underscores the need for federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments to acknowledge the positive aspects of motorcycling; recognize motorcycling as a transportation choice for hundreds of thousands of Canadians; and better integrate motorcycling into our nation’s transport strategy.”
Comprised of national, provincial and territorial organizations, regional clubs, individual members and industry representatives, the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada is the premier national, grassroots advocacy organization championing motorcycling interests throughout Canada. For more information, please contact:
— Daniel H. Tessier, President Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada 647.920.1334 tel:647.920.1334 daniel@motorcycling.ca
NEW BARS FROM HARDTAIL CHOPPERS– Here is a Blackline with 1 1/4″ Dukes 14 ” tall ,30 ” wide . They are perfect for this bike. What do you think ? . I make them for any bolt patten or riser style if desired for other model front ends .
-John
john@hardtailchoppers.com
OPERATION GRATITUDE GIVES THANKS–
We have so much to be thankful for: Our Father in Heaven, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, the United States of America, our families & our true friends. & never forget our troops and civil service. (…and motorcycles!)
If there are people in your lives you are at odds with, just ask the Lord to lift that burden from your spirit and ask Him to replace it with forgiveness, peace and love. Humble yourself so healing can begin. Life is too short to let grudges, hatred or discord control our thoughts and behavior. If you’ve done someone wrong and are ready to own up to it, try reaching out and ask them to forgive you….you may not get the reception you hope for, but at least you tried. My angel mother always used to say, “If you don’t try, then what are you here for?” (wise lady)
We are looking forward to seeing many of you at Operation Gratitude on Saturday, December 17th for the mailing of the 750,000th care package. We’re expecting bikers, media, a few celebrities, military dignitaries & politicians. If you have children over the age of 12, we encourage you to have them come and volunteer. Please tell everyone you know they are welcome to come and help. If you cannot make the event at the Armory, then hit OPGrat’s website and if you can, donate a few “buckaloos” to assist with expenses to send a service member an OPGrat care package from home-sweet-home. If you can’t donate (or even if you can), please take time to write ‘thank-you’ cards…it all adds up to letting those who are doing their duty and cannot be home know that we love & appreciate their service and sacrifice. We’re planning a Malibu motorcycle ride afterwards and an evening get-together back down in the South Bay – be nice to see you all afterwards. Please call or email me if you have any questions.
Jeff Kraus – EZJ
President
South Bay Biker Productions, LLC
Biker Events & Films
1920-1922 E Gladwick St
Compton, CA 90220
voice:877.688.4229
fax: 310.631.0665
corporate sponsor:
www.operationgratitude.com
HERE IS THE THANKSGIVING DAY DEAL FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! A 1992 FLHT! 1340 EVO 5-speed, Dyna ignition, Dyno Jet kit, AM/FM radio, 21-inch front RC Nitro wheel, Dual disc front end, New Harley-Davidson rear wheel, New Avon tires, Hooker slip on mufflers, New paint all for $9000! A very sharp bike!
QUICK GO CHECK OUT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN!
–MIKE the STEALTH
http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/FLH/2355037/Harley-Davidson-FLH-like-Street-Glide-trade.html
HAPPY THANKSGIVING–I feel like we need to watch some games, give thanks, and hugs. Then we need to plan to roll up our sleeves and go to work next year, fixing the economy, the infrastructure, and the government. Somehow we need to inject freedom back into the picture in a big way.
Here’s two wild items smacking me in the face yesterday: Dealernews announced a new MIC study. It said that our industry could come around in 2015, if we embrace a new audience. What the fuck, 2015? That’s three years from now. I completely disagree. If our government steps up, and fixes the deficit like human beings should. If they fix the mortgage problem (read Bill Clinton’s book), stop with the politics and just fix stuff, we will see an up-tick next year. Nobody is going to wait until 2015, do it now!
Here’s the next item that hit me in the face last night. I’m sorta chuckling about it, but it’s not funny. I watched a group of politicians and military advisers stand up, behind a official podium, and in public they harped about Iran trying to make a bomb, and we should go to war with them, if they don’t do exactly what these guys prescribe. Good god. It’s like the EPA. If they run out of projects and want to go after larger budgets, they need to find another target–motorcycles. The military can’t stand the thought of a cut budget, so quick, start another war. Over the last couple of months the EPA and Carb have been threatening the motorcycle exhaust industry in California, forcing them to turn over all their sales records. Hang on for more about this move.
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So, hold on. It’s never a dull moment on planet earth. Fortunately, we live in America, where things can change, if we give it hell.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
