Hey,
This News column is already kicking my ass, and I’m just rolling off the dime and starting to edit. If this is any indication of this year, we are heading for some good times.
The buzz is all about Daytona, the new models from Harley-Davidson, the new Indian engine, the new FXR from Big Bear Choppers, and that’s just the tip of the two-wheeled iceberg.
I can’t hardly keep up with the content flying at Bikernet, and I need to start another book project. Just in the next couple of days, we will publish two articles on vintage motorcycles, one from the Sturgis museum, and Tail Gunner is starting the restoration of a 1964 Panhead.
We have new book reviews, techs on Reading Design’s operational footboards, new Kendon ride-up trailers, the next Mudflap Girl tech involving Centramatic wheel balancers, Digital Dawg electrics, and Crane single-fire ignition.
We will also wrap up the 106-inch S&S Twin Cam build with Bennett’s Performance, and maybe start our Bonneville 2014 effort. Never a dull moment. There’s more, another bike feature from the first Ultimate Builder Custom Competition, and a very cool Vincent from Paul Garson will slip into the History department of the Cantina. Let’s hit the news:
BIG BEAR CHOPPERS IS IN DAYTONA AT THE DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY DISPLAYING AND PROUDLY INTRODUCING THE “TITANIUM” A PERFORMANCE FXR BASED MOTORCYCLE–BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SEE THE FIRST PRODUCTION MODELS HERE IN DAYTONA!! BIG BEAR CHOPPERS ALSO HAS THE “REDEMPTION CHOPPER” FEATURED IN THE CURRENT MARCH ISSUE OF EASYRIDERS AND V-TWIN MAGAZINES ON DISPLAY HERE IN DAYTONA (and soon to be featured on Bikernet).
COME SEE THE BIG BEAR CHOPPERS DISPLAY AT THE SPEEDWAY DURING BIKE WEEK. BIG BEAR CHOPPERS THE WINNER OF THE 2006 BIKER BUILD-OFF ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL IS FEATURING THE BIKER BUILD-OFF WINNING “ATHENA CHOPPER” AT THE SPEEDWAY ALONG WITH THE OTHER BIG BEAR CHOPPER MODELS, THE “BEAR BONES” “SLED” AND ‘TITANIUM.”
BIG BEAR CHOPPERS HAS BEEN FEATURED ON ESPN, SPEED CHANNEL, TRAVEL CHANNEL, WORLDS MOST EXPENSIVE RIDES, FX SONS OF ANARCHY. COUNTLESS PUBLICATIONS AND WORLWIDE MEDIA. BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SEE THE NEW BIG BEAR CHOPPERS AFTERMARKET LINE OF PARTS FOR HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTERS, CUSTOM CARBON FIBER AIR CLEANER AND CARBON FIBER SIDE COVERS FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSONS.
YES WE SAID IT BIG BEAR CHOPPERS NOW HAS CUSTOM PARTS FOR YOUR HARLEY SPORTSTER, BE ON OF THE FIRST TO SEE THEM AT BIKE WEEK!
WE’RE CATCHING UP WITH THE D&D DEALER DIRECT LIST—If you don’t find a dealer near you, stop by the D&D web site to check out their entire Dealer List.
31) Boondox Motorsports 2535 28th St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-575-9250
32) Kevin’s Garage Inc 601 N. Williams St Thornton, IL 60476 708-209-8765
33) American Iron 506 S. Maple St Brighton, IL 62012 618-372-4646
34) A.A Exporters Hino 982, Shivaji Street Number One, Naiwala, Karolbagh, N. Delmi 110005 India 919810187944
35)R & R Trikes, Bikes, & Accessories 291 Burnt Mountain Rd. Jasper, GA 30143 706-692-2382
36) Happy Trails M/C Connection Inc 224 S. Mill Ave Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-521-2566
37) Cycles 101 LLC 3125-105 Gresham Lake Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 919-877-6127
38) Johnson’s Cycle & Auto LLC 1700 West 23rd St. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-6616
39) Southwest Harley Davidson 74 Blair St Bunbury, Western Australia, AU 6230 61897215466
40) Freedom Cycle 5031 Wagon Trail Ave # 105 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-430-3500
41) Distributeur BSL Inc 609 Ch. Riviere-Verte St-Antonin ,Quebec, Canada G0L2J0 418-862-6423
42) Harley Davidson of Yorkton 86-7th Ave South Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada S3N3V2 306-783-1999
43) Okoboji Harley Davidson 1005 East View Ave Okoboji, IA 51355 712-332-7700
44) Oceanside Cycle Supply 1617 So. Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-3404
45) SS Collision & Cycle Works 2902 11th Ave SW Spencer, IA 51301 712-262-3959
46) The Motorcycle Clinic 1187 Great Northern Rd. Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada P6B0B9 705-942-2721
–Jennifer Barnard
D & D Performance Ent
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THERMO SUIT FOR MEN AND WOMEN FROM BIKER’S CHOICE–This thermo suit from FirstGear is 100% waterproof, and constructed of 210-denier HYPERTEX™. With its polyester insulation you are sure to keep warm! Full storm flap closures on zippers, pockets, and cuffs; keep water from entering this suit. Elasticized ankle closures and adjustable waist, with a two-year limited warranty.
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DON’T MISS THE NEW BUILD FROM ILLUSION CYCLES–This unique build was done in 35 days, pairing a 57 Chevy Trike with a matching 57 Chevy Carriage. All created and done at Illusion Cycles. All 7 wheels match, custom HELLRAZOR wheels.
On Valentine’s evening, we premiered our custom build with a famous singer and his beautiful actress wife to celebrate their wedding anniversary. See the video on the home page.
EASYRIDE SWINGARM SUSPENSION FROM PAUGHCO–Paughco offers their unique Easyride swingarms in a variety of styles for most chassis. The company also manufactures complete mounting hardware kits for straight forward installation to OEM and Paughco Easyride frames.
Mounting kits are sold separately and include Pivot kits, Axle kits and even rock Guards. To make thing even more convenient, various spacers, bolt kits, pivot tube bolts and star washers and other pieces can be purchased individually or in pairs where required.
There’s even a Hidden Axle version which includes billet aluminum axle covers. Paughco Swingarms retail from just $313.95 to $395.95 and installation kits range from $108.95 to $147.95 depending on application. No matter if you’ve upgrading or customizing these state-of-the-art swingarms provide exceptional performance backed by Paughco’s legendary quality and fit.
For complete details call direct to 775-246-5738 key into www.paughco.com
BILLET BRAKE LINE MANIFOLD from KENDON–Recently introduced by KT Components, a subsidiary of KENDON USA, these super sanitary BRAKE LINE MANIFOLDS will add a classy, high-tech look to any stock or custom while hiding a real eyesore.
Precision machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the manifold with integrates accommodations for stock brake light switches are transmission mounted and designed to be compatible with Big Twin EVO and TC machines with left or right side drive. Finished in rugged, show quality chrome these unique manifolds produce a strong visual impact while protecting the rear hydraulic brake light switch from road hazards and the elements.
Each BRAKE LINE MANIFOLD kit includes mounting hardware and fasteners. For complete details contact KT Components direct at 714-630-7144. Dealer inquiries invited.
MRF TESTIMONIAL–I have been around motorcycles since I was young and have lived in many states. It wasn’t until I last moved to Arizona that I was even approached about a MRO (Motorcycle Rights Organization). I joined and then found out about MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation).
How cool, to find out that states and even Europe have exchanged information to fight for our rights on a federal level…. Yes, that is why I joined. Not to mention the wealth of information my future husband at the time had to share. It only makes sense to support MRF if you are involved with motorcycles.
WEEKLY BIKERNET MUSIC REVIEW– Perhaps I am late to the parade, but I have been listening and enjoying the works of Alan Watts as of late.
I suggest you give a listen if you have not already come across his works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcJj0LIRAKA
–Anson
V-TWIN EXPO DELIVERS–Dealers and Exhibitors alike share their experiences from a highly productive show in Cincinnati.
The 13th Annual V-Twin Expo held earlier this month delivered a highly productive show for exhibitors and dealers alike in a world-class trade show environment. Held at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Cincinnati, the V-Twin Expo welcomed nearly 200 exhibitors and thousands of v-twin focused dealers from across the US, Canada and abroad. Also featured at the V-Twin Expo this year; nationally recognized speaker Kent Lewis, live entertainment by Jasmine Cain, industry awards and a custom trike show.
“The show continues to transform and reflect the current state of our industry- which based on feedback, indicates we’re set up for a great upcoming season” explained Show Producer Jim Betlach.
The V-Twin Expo is proud to share the following feedback from just a few attendees:
Totally enjoyed the whole show! We visited the newest Vendors and visited with those we met last year. Cincinnati is a fantastic town to stay in and the people there treated us like Royalty! We plan on coming again next year and hope that some of the Vendors who missed this year
will come back. We want to be the first Dealers that you sign up for 2014!
–Duane & Cristene Justus, Adele Motors LLC, Hauser Lake, ID
The Drag Specialties team recently returned from the 2013 V--Twin Expo feeling optimistic about the upcoming selling season. Saturday our booth was full of dealers asking for new product information and looking for assistance in growing their business. We had many existing dealers, potential new dealers, current and future vendors with new products, stopping at the booth. Drag Specialties has in the past and will in the future support the V-Twin Expo. This show has always been the benchmark for the upcoming selling season for the V-Twin Industry.
–Jim Matchette, Drag Specialties National Sales Manager
–Ted Sands Performance Machine
This was our first year at the V-Twin Expo. As a premiums company, trade shows don’t always pan out. During the first day of the show, not only did I need to bring in extra help to work our booth, I had to bring in more literature and business cards. It was swamped with quality customers, not tire kickers. But, here’s the real proof of how it worked for us–we signed dozens of new accounts since the show. We will be back in 2014, but in a bigger booth!
–David Branovan, A Branovan Company
The V-Twin Expo held at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati consistently attracts thousands of V-twin-focused dealers from the US, Canada and around the world. For more details on show hours and to register as a v-twin dealer or exhibitor, please visit us at: www.vtwin-expo.com. Follow us online on Facebook at V-Twin Expo and on Twitter @VTwinExpoCincy.
HIGH ALTITUDE CAMS FROM ZIPPER’S– Below is the response from Zipper’s for the high altitude cam question…
“Regardless of the altitude, the main thing to consider when selecting a cam is the desired power band for how you will be riding your motorcycle. In a mountainous region, early torque is the key to pulling the big hills without constantly shifting.
The Red Shift 525 is a great cam for creating early torque because of the low lift, short duration intake lobe, coupled with the free-flowing higher lift, broader duration exhaust lobe. By limiting the lift on the intake valve, we’re simply raising the air speed at the valve seat, and increasing the amount of turbulence in the combustion chamber at low RPMs (1750-2500 RPM). Turbulence coming off of the valve seat is a great thing in the combustion chamber in the lower RPMs, as it gives the mixture a final swirl before being ignited by the spark plug, and increases the overall efficiency of the charge.
Increasing combustion efficiency is a good thing at any altitude, but it’s especially important when the oxygen content is low in the air. As the RPM rises, the air demand also rises, which makes high end horsepower difficult to achieve in high altitude scenarios.
This all simply means that if you have the opportunity to set your peak torque at a low RPM, and that’s where you really need the power, then big early torque is going to yield the best riding experience for you. It’s easier to satisfy the engine’s air demands at high altitude in the lower RPM regions, and that’s exactly where the Red Shift 525 was optimized.”
Thank You for Choosing Zipper’s Performance Products!
Rosie Van Schoor
Zipper’s Performance Products
6655-A Amberton Dr., Elkridge MD 21075
Phone: (410) 579-2828 ext.144
Fax: (410) 579-2833
www.ZippersPerformance.com
Download the Zipper’s Performance Products Guide!
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SEARCHING FOR A PART–Thought I’d write and ask ya. Do you have a guess where I can find a EZ Brake arm for a 96 FLHT? The company went belly up about 2 years ago.
I really need one for my GezzerGlide… Ive got a bit of a problem liftin’ my right leg now..(eight fuckin’ spine surgerys). I had two in DEC. ten days apart. If ya can help me on this one I’d sure be grateful bro…
–Skooter
HANG ON FOR POLARIS EBIKES–This spring Polaris, a leader in powersports, introduces new eBikes which feature state-of-the-art technology for a superior riding experience.
Electric bicycles are a new and fun way to get to work, run errands, or explore bike paths and other fun spots.
Polaris eBikes are premium 8-speed mountain bikes equipped with an electric motor. These eBikes run on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can be charged in 4-6 hours, on or off the bike, allowing you to recharge anywhere.
Because the eBikes run on a battery, you don’t need to buy gas, nor do you need a license or insurance.
Polaris eBikes come with a hand-throttle for extra speed as well as a pedal-assist feature. The bikes can travel up to 20 mph for 30 miles of distance — so you can cover lots of ground.
eBikes make a great commuting, alternative transportation or new product story. They are environmentally friendly, convenient and save money in gas and parking.
–David Olsen
BIKERNET INSTALLING NEW HI-4 CRANE SINGLE-FIRE IGNITION–Use the module in a single fire, single spark mode due to the capacitors. Let me know how it works, I’m curious to hear a first hand account.
–Kevin Boarts
S&S Cycle Inc.
ANOTHER PRODUCT HUNT– I’m in dire need of a Steering Head Lock assy for ‘64FL. (it’s the lock, keys, ring, pin and barrel) OEM 48150-30 or aftermarket P/N 37-9021. No one has one and they don’t know when they’ll get one.
I tried V-Twin, Biker’s choice, Narley choppers, ebay, AAOK, and about a dozen other vendors with no success. Any suggestions, or if you know of someone hording one, let me know. Gunner
Drop me a line, if you can help the Tail Gunner, to Bandit@bikernet.com–Bandit
NEWS FROM WOMEN RIDERS NOW–
Here is a good story to promote in your news that your readers would appreciate:
http://www.womenridersnow.com/pages/Product_Review_Custom_Earplugs_for_Motorcycle_Riding.aspx
–Genevieve Schmitt Founder / Editor WomenRidersNow.com Phone: 406.333.4491
DEAL OF THE WEEK FROM EAGLE RIDERS, 2011 ELECTRA GLIDE $12,287–
With features like a spacious Tour-Pak carrier, a Harmon/Kardon Advanced Audio System and fine Harley-Davidson styling detail, the Electra Glide Classic model brings a level of luxury to touring adventures.
The innovative Harley-Davidson Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today’s powerful engines. **Includes Cruise Control**
” JUST REDUCED” 02.11.13
NEW COMPANY COMES TO BIKERNET, SPEED MERCHANTS–CNC machined out of 6061 aluminum. Available in black anodize or raw machine finish. With almost an inch of preload adjustment, these fork caps will replace your stock ones and allow you to fine tune your front suspension.
With a turn of the adjuster, up or down, you can dial in your front-end preload without having to remove the stock caps and cutting spacers. Comes with o-rings and ready to install.
Fits: 06-Up FXD/FXDWG and 02-Up V-Rod models with 49mm forks.
MADE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.
We ship Internationally. International orders ship USPS Express Only.
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ARCH MOTORCYCLES DISCOVERED ON THE PAGES OF HOT BIKE–On da stands now– HOT BIKE– I have only seen a picture of the cover on Hot Bike’s Facebook pages… the Chop Rods bike is a cover inset at bottom…
The photo shoot was handled by Markus Cuff.
KATMANDU’S BIRTHDAY PARTY–Catherine Palmer known to many as “Katmandu” because of her years as a biker and photojournalist will just have turned “”55” as you read this. Just to be on the safe side she had her birthday party last Sunday and quite the party it was.
It was held at SHEA’S PUB in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The parking lot and bar was filled with well-wishers. A motorcycle and a car show were held in the parking lot while in the bar games and contest continued throughout the day during band breaks. There was plenty of free food and even a birthday cake.
Still a fox at 55, I have known her since she was a teenager attending the helmet law protests in Connecticut back in the ‘70s.
Doris, Tammy, Sandra and I rode down from Melbourne and many others from around the state–
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTA.
–Rogue
THE CAFÉ SPIRIT COMES TO BIKERNET—“I love the look of this bike,” said Dr. Hamster.
The good doctor is building a similar Café bike around a Honda Gold Wing. We will bring you shots as it comes together.
Dr. Christian Reichardt
Dr.Golf@me.com
NOSTALGIA FROM THE ‘80S—Here’s a shot of me and my son sittin’ on my only Sporty, in 1982.
Time goes by and I’m on a geezerglide now..ha ha
–Sko 13
BUY AMERICAN, GODDAMMIT– My new goal is to buy items made in America. Sometimes it is a challenge! I did find a great computer table and chair at Living Spaces made in Arizona. Please read labels. We need to keep people working in the US.
VERY interesting………. I don’t know if any of this is true, and unfortunately don’t have time to Snopes investigate every statement, but you will get the point.
ACE HARDWARE – Made in the USA – Very Encouraging
Costco sells Goodyear wiper blades for almost Half the price that you Will pay
On the outside and they are made in the U.S.A.
Unfortunately our politicians and top CEO’s (GE etc) have pushed for trade to China and
Mexico for years so Americans are now out of work. Did You Know that there is no
Electric coffee maker made in the US and that The only kitchen appliances made in the US is
Viking?
I DIDN’T KNOW HALLMARK CARDS WERE MADE IN CHINA ! That is also why I don’t buy cards at Hallmark anymore, They are Made in China and are More expensive!
I buy them at Dollar Tree – 50 cents each and made in USA
I have been looking at the blenders available on the Internet. Kitchen Aid is MADE IN
The US . Top of my list already…
Yesterday I was in Wal Mart looking for a wastebasket. I found some Made In China for $6.99. I didn’t want to pay that much so I Asked the lady if they had any others.
She took me to another department. And they had some at $2.50 made in USA . They are
Just as good. Same as a kitchen Rug I needed. I had to look, but I found some made in The USA – what a concept! – and they were $3.00 cheaper.
We are being brainwashed to believe that everything that comes from China and Mexico is cheaper. Not So.
I was in Lowe’s the other day and just out of curiosity, I looked at the hose attachments. They were all Made in China . The next day I was In Ace Hardware and just for the heck of it I Checked the hose Attachments there. They were made in USA.
My Grandson likes Hershey’s candy. I noticed, though, that it is now Marked “made in Mexico .” I don’t buy it anymore.
My Favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico. I switched to Crest.
Read the Labels on everything .
–from Buckshot
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WEEKLY BIKERNET GUN NUT REPORT–
Participating in a gun buy back because you believe that the criminals have too many guns is like having yourself castrated because you believe that the neighbors have too many kids.
BIKERNET LEGAL DEPARTMENT–
A Californian and an Arizonian were Elk hunting in the Hualapai Mountains when an illegal alien runs across a clearing. The Arizonian takes careful aim, shoots, and kills him. “You can’t do that!” cried the Californian.
As he is retrieving his beer the police come and arrest him. “But I thought it was legal to shoot illegal aliens here in Arizona !” protests the Californian. “Well yeah,” says the cop, “but you can’t use bait.”
–from Rogue
NEW BIKER MOVIE COMING—BEST BAR IN AMERICA We gotta go see this when it comes out!!
–Dr. Hamster
Aussie MC’s PUT UNDER THE TAX MICROSCOPE– South Australian police say members of the Rebels motorcycle club are currently being subjected to a comprehensive tax audits as part of an intensive joint agency policing operation.
The tax department audits have been launched after “irregularities” were discovered during targeted investigations being conducted by a top-level national taskforce, codenamed Attero which the SA cops say they are leading.
While details of the SA club members being targeted cannot be revealed because of confidentiality provisions, the audits are understood to be examining the assets accumulated by several members, income streams and the structure and financial operations of companies they are linked to.
Attero commander detective Superintendent John DeCandia, the head of SA’s Crime Gangs Task Force, yesterday said its operations were resulting in detailed inquiries being “undertaken by other agencies beyond traditional law enforcement”.
“The Rebels need to understand they are being looked at not just by detectives and police in uniforms, but from a number of external agencies,” he said. “We are hoping this gives us a clearer picture of their business model … Just like any other organized crime group, tackling the money and business activities will stifle their operations.”
He said there were Rebels members across the country – including SA – who had not submitted tax returns in the past five years.
“Some members think it is fine not to comply with laws and pay their tax like everyone else has to,” he said.
The Rebels are arguably Australia’s largest motorcycle club, with more than 1200 members nationally. There are two chapters of the club in the state of South Australia – in Whyalla and at Ridgehaven in Adelaide’s northern suburbs – with 46 known members.
Since Attero started last year, 510 members and associates have been arrested or reported for a variety of offences, resulting in around 700 charges. They have ranged from minor street offences to drug offences, and 50 firearms have been seized. In SA almost 50 members or associates have faced charges.
Supt DeCandia said while Attero had been successful in apprehending club members for traditional offending, its emphasis has also been on “trying to understand the business model and trying to disrupt their actions”.
He said there “was a high likelihood” the Attero model would be applied to other motorcycle clubs in the future.
CALIFORNIA LAWMAKER WITHDRAWS RESTRICTED LANE-SPLITTING BILL-–
The sponsor of a California Senate bill that would have restricted the current practice of lane-splitting by motorcyclists will withdraw the bill from consideration, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.
Lane-splitting by motorcyclists in California is recognized by the California Highway Patrol and helps ease traffic flow.
An aide to state Sen. Jim Beall (D-San Jose), who sponsored S.B. 350, confirmed in an email to the AMA Tuesday afternoon that the bill would be withdrawn, pending the results of a University of California-Berkeley safety study expected later this year. The bill, introduced Feb. 20, would have allowed lane-splitting only in certain instances: on divided highways with three or more lanes of travel in the same direction, only when traffic is congested and only at “a safe” speed.
Nick Haris, AMA western states representative, noted that lane-splitting has been an accepted custom and necessary strategy to ease traffic congestion in California for years. He noted that Beall’s bill proposed a sudden and significant shift in traffic management strategies in the state with respect to motorcycles, which could have had a serious impact on traffic flow.
“We are pleased that Sen. Beall’s office is withdrawing the bill, but we remain watchful of any legislative action on lane-splitting that could penalize motorcyclists,” Haris said. “Lane-splitting has been done safely in California for decades, so there is really no need to impose new restrictions, especially given the guidelines just released by the California Highway Patrol that make no mention of a three-lane minimum.”
According to the California Highway Patrol, lane-splitting occurs when a motorcyclist rides between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic or moves between lanes to the front of stopped traffic. The convention is recognized as a benefit to urban traffic flow because it allows motorcycles to make maximum use of roadways when traffic is stopped or significantly slowed. The controlled flow of motorcyclists through stopped traffic also permits more space for other road users.
“Lane-splitting by motorcyclists, when done correctly, helps improve traffic flow for everyone on the road,” Haris said. “That helps everybody save time, gas and hassles, and promotes safer roads by mitigating traffic backups. It’s important that we work to preserve lane-splitting for the benefit of everyone on the road.”
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STURGIS MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME 2013 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED–The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2013 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment and sacrifices individuals across the nation, and world, have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists. For 2013, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame will honor one Freedom Fighter and induct five into the Sturgis Hall of Fame.
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“Still” Ray Fitzgerald – Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame – “Still” Ray Fitzgerald first became involved in motorcyclist rights when he lived in Nevada. He was a charter member of the Nevada Association of Concerned Motorcyclists and worked through that organization to support candidates sympathetic to motorcycle causes. Later, when he moved to Arizona, Fitzgerald helped to successfully build a number of ABATE chapters in that state. He’s served as an officer of ABATE of Arizona, and was the Motorcycle Rights Foundation’s first Sustaining Motorcycle Club Representative.
He has been awarded the MRF Presidents Silver Cup and the organization’s most prestigious award, the John “Farmer” Eggers award for efforts supporting the mission of the MRF. Ray serves as president of The Journeymen’s Motorcycle Club, and chairman of the Arizona Confederation of Clubs.
Russ Brown – Russ Brown has been involved in the motorcycle community for more than 35 years, championing motorcycle rights and serving as an attorney for motorcyclists. He created BAM, a free breakdown and legal assistance service for motorcyclists. BAM currently has close to two million members.
The program is a volunteer effort in which members are available to assist each other in the event of a breakdown or other emergency roadside need. BAM is available to members and non-members 24-hours-a-day. Brown has spearheaded other efforts in the motorcycle world, too. His most recent effort is a new “Keep Me Alive, Don’t Text and Drive” campaign to encourage safe driving habits in an effort to keep motorcycle riders safe.
Rick Fairless – Rick spent 20 years in the paint industry working for the Glidden Paint Co. At 19 years old Rick started out in the downtown Dallas warehouse pulling paint orders. Through the years Rick worked his way up the ladder to store manager & then to the #1 sales rep in the country.
But his real love was always riding & building custom motorcycles. So, he left a lucrative career and took a chance on opening his own motorcycle shop – an Easyriders franchise in Dallas. It was 1996, and Rick wanted his shop to be more than just a motorcycle shop – he wanted a destination for all motorcycle enthusiasts, regardless of what kind of motorcycle they rode or even if they rode a motorcycle at all, so he added Strokers Ice House Bar & Grill.
In 2002, Easyriders ended its franchise program so Rick changed the name of his shop to Strokers Dallas. Since then, he’s added Strokers Ink, a tattoo and piercing parlor & RF Custom Parts. On weekends, Rick’s Strokers Dallas “Empire” will welcome between 1,000 and 2,000 people. Besides being a successful business owner, Rick is a master bike builder, columnist for two national magazines, hosts his own radio show, is a motivational speaker and a family man. Rick’s custom motorcycles have been featured in many magazines around the world & numerous and television shows.
Bill Gikling (J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award) – Bill Gikling grew up in Rapid City and spent as much time as he could around motorcycles. He worked at the local Honda dealership, and rode in all the local races, hill climbs and other events. In 1977, he scraped together enough money to purchase North West Sports – a Yamaha and Harley-Davidson dealership. For the next 20 years, he grew the dealership before splitting the Harley-Davidson and Yamaha Divisions into two separate dealerships. Over the years, Bill worked with Pappy Hoel to start the White Plate Flat Trackers and the original museum & Hall of Fame in Sturgis. He also worked with the Harley-Davidson Motor Company to get them more involved in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Bill sold the Harley-Davidson stores in Rapid City and Sturgis in 2000, but still works with his son Todd at Black Hills Power Sports in Rapid City. He still loves to ride and participates in rides from Japan to Australia.
Marjoe Gortner – Marjoe Gortner probably did more than any other person in more than a decade to change the perception of motorcycling and to enhance the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally when he organized the 2000 television show called “Sturgis: The Great Ride.” The show recorded a ride that began at Peter Fonda’s ranch in Montana and ended at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
It not only followed the ride, but also featured numerous other rally experiences including a one-of-a-kind daredevil jump by Robbie Knievel through the Chip’s stage. The show was the very first motorcycle related show to be broadcast on a non-sports oriented channel when it debuted on the Travel Channel. It was broadcast repeatedly for three years and was the most watched show on the Travel Channel for more than two years. It was also only the beginning of television shows that brought the motorcycling experience to a wider audience than ever before. Marjoe has been involved in film-making, acting, television documentaries and charitable fundraising for many years.
Lonnie Isam, Sr. – Lonnie Isam, Sr. is a well-known expert in the history of antique American motorcycles and has bought, sold, collected and restored hundreds of them. His passion for performance Harley drag racing spans over 3 decades.
He used his knowledge gained by racing to help bring the sport to what it is today. He started a motorcycle shop in Houston called Competition Motorcycles which became well known in the world of vintage motorcycles and performance drag racing. Lonnie traveled to the Black Hills and fell in love with the area, so he decided to move to Sturgis. He brought one of his manufacturing companies – Competition Distributing Inc. – specializing in design and manufacture of correct reproduction parts for pre-1936 Harley-Davidson and other early American motorcycles.
This combination has resulted in thousands of customers all over the world. Lonnie has been committed to the growth of the community of Sturgis through his work with the Sturgis Economic Development Corporation, the Future Sturgis project and a downtown redevelopment committee.
The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast is scheduled on Wednesday, August 7 at 9:00 a.m. at The Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, SD.
Breakfast tickets are available for a $35.00 donation, tables of eight for $300.00. Tickets can be purchased through the Museum at 605.347.2001 or on line at www.sturgismuseum.com/cart/
MAJOR EDITOR’S CHOICE BIKE SHOW COMING TO DAYTONA IN JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS—Chris Callen, the boss of Cycle Source is bringing together all the major magazine editors to act as judges and award sponsors for the first Daytona Editor’s Choice Custom Bike Show. Each winner will receive a full feature in their sponsored magazine.
Make sure to learn how you can have your bike featured in a national magazine, and don’t miss the action on Tuesday the 12th of March at the Broken Spoke. If you want to enter, better be there by noon. Here are some of the Sponsoring publications, including Bikernet.com.
IronWorks – http://iwblogger.com/2013/first-annual-daytona-bike-week-twisted-tea-editors-choice-bike-show/
Cyclesource – http://cyclesource.com/newsblog/category/events/daytona-bike-week
Chopcult – http://www.chopcultnews.blogspot.com/2013/02/broken-spoke-hosts-1st-annual-daytona.html
customizedparts http://www.customizedparts.com/motorcycle-magazine-custom-motorcycle-news-daytona-editors-choice-bike-show-2013-02-15.html
Chopper Underground – http://www.thechopperunderground.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=68535
Daytona Beach Biker – http://daytonabeachbiker.com/broken_spoke_bike_week_2013.html
BikerNet.com – http://www.bikernet.com/blog/?p=22683
Christopher Callen
Editor In Chief
The Cycle Source Magazine
724-226-2867
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UNCLE MONKEY ASKS WHAT’S A BOBBER–
What’s a bobber? What’s a chopper? For most of us the questions have fairly wide definitions. What one of us would call a bobber the next would be adamantly against. Like most things it comes down to a matter of location. Pop versus soda, sweet tea or ice tea, sofa or couch.
Chopper covers such a diverse style of motorcycles it really is hard to say exactly what a chopper is. For many of us a chopper is a modified frame – 8 inches up, and 8 inches forward stretch with 40 degrees of rake and mile long forks. For me a chopper has to have a modified frame. But what about the iconic Captain America and Billy bikes from Easy Rider and some of the bikes we idolize from the sixties. The frames were stock but kicked up in the front because of long forks.
Does that mean they are not choppers because they still have a stock frame? The long forks changed the geometry of the frame, changed the rake, changed the trail sometimes to the point that the bike was barely ride-able but damn they looked cool, so I have to include them as choppers.
When it comes to bobbers I think of the first bobbers after the war when young GI hungering for adrenaline began striping off anything that was not required for the bike to run to make the bike as light as possible, fast as possible. There were no thousand page catalogs or millions of websites offering parts. Stock was all they had and that was what they worked with.
Fenders were removed or cut down to the very minimum, all excesses from the bike removed. Many run the factory gas tanks because it gave them the farthest range. Many ran sprung solo seats because they could ride longer that way. Some say a Softail can never be a bobber but really is a Heritage with the bags, windshield, fenders and all the excess removed no less a bobber then the originals. A stock bike stripped down to the very bare necessities.
So where do we draw the line in the sand. The truth is that we have preconceived idea about stereotypical styles. A ‘50s greaser with blue jeans, t-shirt and leather jacket may have the same clothes as a punk rocker but we can tell the difference. You cannot dress in khakis, polo shirt and lofters and call yourself a cowboy; you can’t wear spandex pants, Nike high tops and a mesh shirt and call yourself a greaser.
Would I call a goose necked, porker tanked, ape hanger bike a bobber? No because too much has changed. Others would. So who is right? Neither because we are all the same in the wind.
-bad Uncle Monkey
SEVEN PROMISES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE–
RESPONSIBILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
DETERMINATION
CONTRIBUTION
RESILIENCE
PERSPECTIVE
FAITH
–PledgePower.com
VICTORY REVS INTO DAYTONA BIKE WEEK CELEBRATING ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY–
Victory Riders are the VIPs at Special Victory Events, Exclusive Victory Ride & Reception & More
Victory has a busy week planned for Daytona Bike Week, March 9-16. There’s something for every rider, especially for Victory riders, who will be VIPs at Victory-exclusive events as the brand celebrates its 15th Anniversary. Complete details about Victory activities during Daytona Bike week are available at www.VictoryMotorcycles.com.
Highlights of the Victory plans for Daytona Bike Week 2013 include:
Victory Demo Rides
Experience Victory performance, comfort and style on a Victory Demo Ride. Rides are offered daily, March 9-16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Look for the Victory demo fleet in the Daytona Int’l. Speedway parking lot outside the Speedway’s Turn 4, where Richard Petty Boulevard intersects Midway Avenue.
Victory Custom Row
The Victory Demo Ride site anchors Victory Custom Row, a collection of exhibitors and vendors. Purchase Victory sportswear, and get custom accessories and performance parts for your Victory. Plus, watch the pros from Victory Police Motorcycles demonstrate the incredible handling and maneuverability of a Victory Cross Country and Victory Vision.
Victory Bike Night
Victory riders are VIPs at the Broken Spoke Saloon on March 12, from 6-10 p.m. Premium parking for Victory riders, specials and give-aways.
Custom Bike Show
Check out the bling, primo paint and endless chrome at the 4th Annual Victory Custom Bike Show on March 13 at Volusia Motorsports (1701 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, Phone: 386-428-2212). Riders can register from noon to 2 p.m., with judging to follow and trophies awarded at 4 p.m. There are several classes for Victory models, and a class for non-Victory bikes.
Victory Patio Party
Kick back with fellow Victory riders BJ’s Brewhouse on International Speedway Boulevard, just down the street from the Victory Custom Row. We’re meeting on March 13, starting at 5 p.m. to have a good time.
Plus, BJ’s Brewhouse is offering Victory riders special prices on great food throughout Bike Week. Show your Victory key at for 25% off all food items.
Indian Victory of Daytona Grand Opening
Check out the area’s newest Victory dealership during the March 14 grand opening that starts at 3 p.m. Join the dealership team and fellow Victory riders for a ribbon cutting, free refreshments, prizes, and more. The store is at 402 N. Beach St. in Daytona Beach.
Victory Ride
Get pumped for another great ride put together by Victory and Volusia Motorsports. The March 15 ride starts at 11 a.m., so arrive early with a full tank of fuel. Actor, retired Marine and Victory rider R. Lee Ermey – “Gunny” – will lead us on a 68-mile with a sheriff’s escort, and we’ll end up at the Victory Reception. Register in advance for the ride and reception at www.VictoryMotorcycles.com.
Victory Reception
On March 15 from 1-3 p.m. Victory riders will meet and celebrate the brand’s 15th anniversary during the Victory Reception at the Blue Grotto Halifax Marina (125 Basin St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114).
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BIKERNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4TH GRADE CLASS–A teacher is explaining biology to her 4th grade students. “Human beings are the only animals that stutter,” she says.
A little girl raises her hand. “I had a kitty-cat who stuttered.”
The teacher, knowing how precious some of these stories could become,asked the girl to describe the incident.
“Well,” she began, “I was in the back yard with my kitty and the Rottweiler that lives next door got a running start and before we knew it, he jumped over the fence into our yard!”
“That must’ve been scary,” said the teacher.
“It sure was,” said the little girl.
“My kitty raised her back, went ‘Ffffff!, Ffffff!, Fffffff,’ but
before she could say ‘Fuck!,’ the Rottweiler ate her!”
The teacher had to leave the room.
–from Gerry Celia
LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK—2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper, only $14,995. These are fast becoming a collector’s item! This ’04 Texas Chopper features a Vance & Hines Big Radius exhaust, high flow velocity stack, dual disc front brakes, chrome AIH sissy bar, stainless steel cables, PRO 1 forward controls, leather tool bag, and much, much more!
Bumpy Credit History? Smooth roads could be ahead for YOU!……….Call Lifestyle Today!
One more: 2012 Street Bob, just $12,995. Better get this one quick! SOA is coming back to TV soon!! When we get these Street Bobs in, they go super fast! This one is ready to customize. It already has matte black paint, wrinkle-finish motor, battery box and inner & outer primary. It’s also got a 2-piece seat, black wheels, mid-controls, and much, more!
Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been thoroughly tested and inspected by a LifeStyle Cycles technician after undergoing a rigorous 38-point motorcycle inspection.
THE MODERN CLASSICS BIKE SHOW FOR 2013–When we say Race bikes… we definitely means Racing Machines that have been there done that and are here to tell the story. The bikes below will be here Saturday, March 2. Pictured below from top to bottom: Custom Triumph Cub Racer, Suzuki RG
500 Mk6, Aermacchi CRTT 250 Racer, Yamaha TZ125.
This year Martin Motorsports is proud to announce
Scott’s Hot Spot as the exclusive food vendor, serving breakfast, lunch, refreshments and snacks
all day!
When
Saturday March 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Where
Martin Motorsports Showroom
567 N Rt.100
at the Walmart Supercenter
Boyertown, PA 19512
ACE CAFÉ SAY, “All roads lead to Rome!”–Ace Cafe London is delighted to announce attendance, for the first time, with stand and display, at the forthcoming prestigious annual MotoDays, Rome 7th – 10th March.
This not to be missed early spring show, held at Rome’s Fiera, attracts thousands of riders checking out the new bikes, trends and gear on display and includes an outdoor arena featuring stunt shows, FX and MX action, the MotoDays “Riding Experience” with test & demo rides as well as a showcase celebrating this year’s ISDT centennial.
The Ace presence and display at MotoDays Rome, is planned to include unique motorcycles from Brough Superior, together with Mark Upham, CEO of Brough Superior, as well as machines from “British Only” and an array of Ace Cafe, Rockers and StoMoCo items alongside an IoM feature with merchandise and videos from Mondocorse, plus “Gear with Grit” from Red Torpedo, sponsors of the Red Riders and special star guest Conor “Conrod” Cummins joining us at the show.
Mark Wilsmore, MD Ace Cafe London Ltd, will be available to sign copies of the recently published critically acclaimed seminal book “Ace Times – Speed thrills and tea spills, a cafe and a culture”, by author Mick Duckworth. You will find us in Hall 7 – stop by and say hello!
MAVTV American Real Network and Rich Christensen in Agreement for Blockbuster New Reality Programming–
WON & DONE series Green-lighted for April 4
CORONA, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2013)-MAVTV American Real Network is proud to announce the signing of Rich Christensen, creator of the highly successful and extremely popular PINKS, PINKS: ALL OUT and PASS TIME TV franchises, to a multi-year content development agreement beginning January 1, 2013. Christensen will be creating several shows across the entire MAVTV American Real Network programming platform.
“We have high expectations of Rich,” said Bob Patison, President of MAVTV. “He needs to do three things for us immediately: Create hits, increase awareness of the MAVTV brand and bring new viewers to the network. We will give him all the support and resources he needs to achieve these goals and bring must-see, ground-breaking programming to MAVTV American Real Network.”
Christensen’s first green-lighted series keeps him in his familiar motorsports arena: WON & DONE is a drag racing format of legitimized street racing. It will be produced at the NHRA – sanctioned Irwindale Dragstrip in Irwindale Ca. and will debut on April 4, 2013. In this fresh new weekly reality series, two drivers and their vehicles compete in a single drag race where everything about the race is negotiable: Lane selection, distance, car-length starting advantage, the start, and anything else. Once the negotiations are finalized, the vehicles line up and the first to the finish line wins.
The winning driver earns $500 and the right to compete again. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the loser is recorded and that vehicle is forever banned from the show. Any vehicle that stays undefeated for 10 races will win a $50,000 bonus. With the pre-race negotiations playing such a critical part, virtually any vehicle could compete against any other, no matter what their relative performance levels.
The dynamic Christensen will bring his inimitable revved-up personality as host of Won & Done, and will be joined by Morgan Lucas, National Hot Rod Association Top Fuel competitor and son of MAVTV owner Forrest Lucas.
“I am extraordinarily grateful for the opportunity that the MAVTV American Real network and the Lucas Oil family have given me,” said Christensen. “I will do everything in my power to be successful and make my new MAVTV family proud.”
MAVTV American Real brings exciting programming the entire family can enjoy, focusing on real Americans living real American stories, and emphasizing thrilling entertainment from beginning to end.
www.mavtv.com
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CRAZY WORD OF THE DAY--ziggurat ZIG-oo-rat, noun:
(among the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians) a temple of Sumerian origin in the form of a pyramidal tower, consisting of a number of stories and having about the outside a broad ascent winding round the structure, presenting the appearance of a series of terraces.
— John Banville, The Sea
— Jane Smiley, Duplicate Keys
HEALING HEROES NETWORK VETERAN RECIEVES A MOTORCYCLE–
HHN is a national nonprofit charity with headquarters in Palm Harbor Florida that provides help to our armed forces personnel. One of the things that they do to help raise money is put on events. On February 23, 2013 they did so in Lakeland Florida.
At this event Chris Doyle donated a 1993 Harley FLHS to one of the veterans. I had the privilege of being there to photograph it happening. I had done a lot of work on this motorcycle when it was owned by Chris’s dad Blayne. Blayne also donated $1,000.00 in Gas Cards to go with the bike.
Since there were two veterans nominated and only one bike the HHN asked Bob Reed if he would be willing to donate half of the gas cards to the other veteran, which he did.
Chris, Blayne and I were able to fill in the new owner of the bikes history and what had been done to it. The motorcycle went to Bob Reed, Navy Veteran, HM 2 / E-5 (I think that is Hospital Corpsman / Petty Officer Second Class?) DOB 10/06/1966, Palm Coast FL.
Bob, also known as “Devil Doc” was nominated for this honor by the Warrior Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club. He was a hospital corpsman attached to the Marines, and became an LPN after he was discharged in 1989. Bob is a father of five, with three still in school. Over the years, he has coped with multiple back surgeries from his years of taking care of Marines’ emergency medical needs.
Despite his disability, he continues to serve his fellow veterans through his work with the Warrior Brotherhood. In his personal statement, Bob wrote, “Since becoming disabled and not working, I have dedicated myself to helping fellow veterans through this club with advice and help getting benefits, coordinating fundraisers and poker runs for various vets’ causes. I will proudly ride this bike to all future events I attend, and tell the great story behind it and let it be known the great things this club and the HHN organization does for our vets.
The other veteran was Jeffrey B. Reid, MSGT US Marine Corps, DOB 07/14/1968, Jacksonville FL
Jeff, also known as “Gypsy Boy” is a Gulf War veteran and is currently on Active Duty in the Marines. He was also nominated for this honor by the Warrior Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club, and still finds time to work with the Club raising funds and dedicating his time and talents to his fellow service members.
In his personal statement, Jeff wrote, “I believe in the work we do very strongly. We lead, train, mentor and look out for these brave men and women while they are on active duty, and I feel we should continue that even after they have left the service. Being part of the WBVMC and helping veterans has made a real difference in my life and I am proud of the work we have accomplished to help make a difference in others.”
To find out more about Healing Heroes go to –http://www.healingheroes.org/
–from Rogue
BIKERNET CRANK AND STROKER GIFT SHOP DEAL OF THE WEEK–Here is an ad for FREE Shipping,,,,,
–Andy
OFFICIAL BIKERNET BOOK REVIEW DEPARTMENT HEADED BY KEVIN THOMAS DECIDES ON ANOTHER BOOK TO REVIEW– Motorcycle Journeys Through North America by Dale Coyner
Bikernet has reviewed several motorcycle touring books from Whitehorse Press and thoroughly enjoyed each one. Motorcycle Journeys Through North America, a guide for choosing and planning unforgettable motorcycle journeys is a great investment for planning out your next motorcycle trip. The guide is laid out by geographic area from Alaska to Texas to Florida to Newfoundland and everything in between.
Check this review in Bikernet’s Music and Movie Review department, and in our new Travel Department in the next couple of days.
KENDON TRAILERS LISTENED TO THE MARKET AND DESIGNED A Dual Ride-Up SRL Motorcycle Trailer–Kendon Industries, Inc. is excited to extend their trailer offering with a new Dual Ride-Up SRL Stand-Up Motorcycle Trailer. Kendon took their industry leading dual motorcycle trailer and added elegant ride-up SRL technology to form this new and exciting folding trailer. The Dual Ride-Up SRL trailer is an easy loading solution, for everything from lightweight street bikes to heavyweight touring motorcycles, which combines ride-on convenience with a lightweight, user-friendly design.
“The market has been asking for a better solution for loading and unloading motorcycles, especially when it comes to the heavyweight touring bikes that are approaching 900 lbs., “ states Kendon’s President Frank Esposito. “With easier loading, the Dual SRL can handle two heavyweight motorcycles with its 2,000 lb. load capacity.”
The Dual Ride-Up SRL Stand-Up Motorcycle Trailer features and benefits include:
•Easy Ride-On Loading design (Always use a spotter when loading and unloading)
•Newly designed rear section offers a lower ramp angle for easier loading
•New One-piece lock down trailer loading ramp featuring fold-out footboards
•Steel mesh ramp surface improves traction and increases loading stability
•Full 2,000 lb. load capacity
•The lightweight trailer can easily be stood up for vertical storage
•Made in USA
Kendon is also offering a retrofit upgrade kit to convert the standard dual rail motorcycle trailers to the Dual Ride-Up SRL technology. There are tens of thousands of Kendon Dual Trailers in use today. Now all of these owners can easily upgrade their standard dual to the Ride-Up SRL technology.
JASMINE CAIN DUE TO ROCK DAYTONA BIKE WEEK– The wait is over! Official show dates for Daytona Bike Week 2013 have been released and this year you can expect to see a whole lot of Jasmine Cain!
Things have changed dramatically this year and for the first time Jasmine Cain and her band of rebel rockers will be headlining many of their Bike Week shows at the World Famous Iron Horse and Broken Spoke Saloon. But unlike the daytime intimate settings you are used to, be prepared for mind blowing, anthemic rock shows complete with big production, lighting effects, and more original material from everyone’s favorite Bike Week band!
“I have been waiting for this opportunity my entire life! This is the true test of whether you’re meant for the big stages and I am ready to rise and meet that challenge”, Cain states enthusiastically.
Adding to the excitement of the headlining title, Jasmine is so proud to announce her partnership with ESP Guitar Company and will be giving away a guitar to one lucky winner on Wednesday night at the Broken Spoke Saloon during the Cycle Source Magazine Party! You can sign up to win the guitar at the Broken Spoke Saloon all week by signing up for our mailing list. Drawings will be held after the performance on Wednesday, March 13, 2013!
This year Jasmine and her band of brothers come armed with plenty of new ammunition! Look for her the new acoustic album “Modern Day Gypsy” to be available for the first time to Daytona Bike Week party-goers as well as a new line of 2013 apparel so you can promote your favorite rocker chick to the masses!
“Jasmine Cain is the definition of raw. Raw rock, raw talent, raw invention.” Sasha Mullins Lassiter-Rally Events/Marketing Manager Lone Star Rally and Jay Allen Productions.
Jasmine Cain’s shows are stadium-quality performances, high in energy, and wildly entertaining. The band is a cast of musical characters offering a tightly unique performance and intensity rarely seen even among national acts.
You can catch Jasmine Cain live at the Broken Spoke Saloon at 1068 N US 1 Ormond Beach, headlining both Saturday nights, March 9 & 16 at 8:30pm and Wednesday, March 13 at 8pm during the Cycle Source Magazine Party.
Shows at the World Famous Iron Horse Saloon at 1151 US 1 Ormond Beach, include headlining shows on Friday, March 8 and Sunday, March 10 starting at 10pm.
But don’t miss her afternoon shows there as well on Thursday, Friday, March 14 & 15 starting at 5pm and Saturday, March 16 at 3pm.
And also adding to the lineup this year is the White Eagle Lounge at 5533 US 1 in Korona! You can see Jasmine Cain there on Sunday, March 10 at 8:30pm for headlining show and Friday, March 15 in the afternoon starting at 4pm.
If you’re looking for a relaxing acoustic show, you will have two to choose from this week at White Eagle Lounge on Tuesday, March 12 starting at noon or Sunday, March 17th during St. Patrick’s Day at Rowsey’s Pub on Flomich in Holly Hill. Show starts at 8pm with rowdy Irish drinking songs and free food!
For a complete list of Jasmine’s performance dates please visit: www.jasminecain.com.
COMING FROM THE STURGIS MUSEUM–The Minneapolis Motorcycle Company was one of many that were producing motorcycles in the Twin Cities of Minnesota at the time. Just across the river in St. Paul, Thiem, Wagner, and Cyclone were also manufacturing motorcycles.
By the later part of the decade, the inexpensive production of automobiles began to compete directly with motorcycles. Very few of the early motorcycle manufacturing companies could compete with those automobiles, and ended up closing their doors.
This 1914 Minneapolis was actually the final year of production for the Michaelson brothers’ company. It is on loan to the museum for E.J. Cole of Pearland, Texas.
Watch for the report on Bikernet in the next couple of days.–Wrench
W&W AT SPEED WEEKEND ON THE ICE IN ORSA SWEDEN– Harley Racing at Speed Weekend 2013 in Orsa/Sweden. Rider Thomas Weigl pushes his modified “BigBoar” Harley Sportster to an average of 169,491 km/h on the frozen Lake Orsa, braving crosswinds, bumps in the ice and disintegrating machinery.
Big thanks to Jens Krüper from NCCR and PanAm Lubricants.
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NEW MOTORCYCLE FILM EFFORT COMING–We are working on the new Derek Cianfrance film, THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES (coming out March 29th), where actor Ryan Gosling plays a motorcycle stunt performer who ultimately applies his bike techniques towards robbing banks. He trained with one of Hollywood’s great stunt coordinators, Brian Smyj.
We thought the film would resonate well with your audience and would like to know if you’re interested in speaking with Brian on behalf of the film? I have attached press notes and stills from the film for your reference. Please let us know if this is something of interest and we’d love to set something up.
–Olivia Fischetti
BRIAN SMYJ (Stunt Coordinator for The Place Beyond the Pines; also appears in film as Officer Jefferson)
Brian Smyj is a celebrated stunt coordinator with over 600 feature film, TV, and commercial credits, whether in stunts or as an actor. He has contributed stunt work to numerous episodes of NBC’s long-running Saturday Night Live, and to the Emmy Award-winning CBS drama The Good Wife, among other shows. His many movie credits include acclaimed The Crucible, Gone Baby Gone, and The Bourne Ultimatum. For the latter, he won the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards’ Stunt Award. He was nominated for a second SAG Stunt Award for I Am Legend.
Prior to The Place Beyond the Pines, Mr. Smyj was stunt coordinator on two other Focus Features films, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Taking Woodstock; and collaborated with actor Bradley Cooper on the movie Limitless and an episode of Saturday Night Live. He is currently performing stunt driving work on the film Winter’s Tale, starring Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly.
QUICK BIKERNET READER COMMENT —
Daytona Planning Thursday News for February 21, 2013
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10931
Hey Bandit, read the Tech article by Rouge, good shit . I’m still running my ‘01 ultra “Old Nellie Bell.” I had to take her in the other day, because the check engine light came on. The tec said it was either the engine Temp sensor or the ECM and to bring it back when the light stayed on.
How about some tech articles on sensors? Thanks, and have fun at Daytona.
–Jimbo Ferrantelli
Tavaress, FL
Hey, I’ll bring this up at the next Bikernet Editorial Bored meeting. First, we will need to have it approved by the girls who make up the bored meeting agendas. If it suits their often sensitive parameters, it might be included on the next meeting agenda. At the next Bored, I mean Board meeting the sensor subject will be discussed and then, since no one will be capable of making a decision without receiving a bonus, or a six-pack of beer, it will be tabled and sent to the ad hoc tech editors’ committee for further review. Or, I can call Rogue, under the table, and I’ll have an answer and a plan in ten minutes.—Bandit
I HAVE A BITCH—I say we tell all of our representatives to create an immediate moratorium on new legislation. No new bills for a year! So for an entire year they review and analyze existing laws, and balance their budgets. Let’s call it the year of Freedom and financial responsibility.
What do you think? It’s tough to keep smiling when they are coming after us with new agencies daily. Good God. They just don’t get it, but we do.
Let’s have some fun this weekend.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
