What the hell, I woke up this morning with reality kicking me in the teeth. All over the country people are firing up their bikes and heading to events spread out from coast to coast. The West Coast contingent are all riding the canyon up to Born Free, The Mid West crew are all rolling in to the J&P Cycle Open House, And of course we have the rest of them dragging Bandit away from every bar and redhead between Long Beach and the Smoke Out. So what does that mean for me? Well not a hell of a lot as Bandit was kind enough to chain my ass to the desk so that I can keep all the readers up to date on the happening’s of the weekend.
Let’s Hit the News before I chew thru these chains and raid the liquor cabinet hidden around here somewhere.
— Krash Kranzler
CLOSE DOWN THE STREET — Bikernet is going to OldTown Idaho, The 5th annual Run What Ya Brung Drags is Taking Over Old Town Id. July 4th weekend.
Run Whatcha Brung Motorcycle Drag Races.
Respect for our Veterans runs deep in the heart of the United States of America. This respect pours out in an overwhelming response in a small community where a handful of people put on an event of such epic proportions that it turns this small community into a mini Sturgis.
This year will be the 5th annual Run Whatcha Brung Motorcycle Drag Races, all proceeds from this event go to aid Veterans in the needs they have when they return home after being in combat. Over the years we have donated these proceeds to different organizations such as Honor Flight, The Wounded Warrior Project and this year’s proceeds will go to The Spokane Veterans Forum.
Anyone can check out this organization and the wonderful services they provide. Visit their website at www.spokaneveteransforum.org
This all began back in 2009, in Oldtown, Idaho. Oldtown had historically hosted the lawnmower drag races, which is another annual event. These races took place in front of Killing Machine Choppers shop, owned and operated by Peter ‘Algie’ Pirrello. The shop was given the offer to drag race motorcycles in between heats. They decided to take them up on the offer; hence the idea was born to have a yearly event that would support our Veterans.
Algie had already formed a relationship with Mike ‘Pysco’ Lovas at a previous event honoring Marines and multiple military organizations. Last year just a short time after we held the 4th Annual Run Whatcha Brung event, Pysco was hit and killed on his motorcycle in Spokane, Washington. The loss was devastating to many people who knew and loved him. This year’s event will be held in Pysco’s honor, for all that he was, and all that he has made us become. He will never be forgotten.
Algie (Killing Machine Choppers), his better half Lisa, aka ‘Hon’ from Choppers Hair Design, Justin Sprague, aka ‘J-Bird’ and Jamie Zachary all donate their time, money and tireless efforts to gain sponsors for this event. Along with securing Vendors, security personnel, the beautiful track girls, officials on the track and multiple riders to support the event. This is no small task, since the beginning of this event it has grown dramatically every year. In 2013 we calculated 2000 riders attended the event. People came from all over the world, with some as far away as Germany and Australia. The turnout was a force to be reckoned with, people raced their motorcycles and then rode them back home. It was truly amazing!
 |
 |
There are multiple raffles for prizes or money, motorcycle games, beer gardens, vendors of all kinds, leather sales, tattooing, food and so much more. We would like to invite any and all to come and see the event just once. If you do you will want to keep coming again and again and you will want to bring others with you to enjoy the experience of how a little town that has people with such large hearts turn their respect for all Veterans, into dollars to help them with their needs. It is our honor to continue to put on this event for as long as possible, our Veteran’s deserve this kind of respect, and we are proud to be a part of it!
by Jamie Zachary.
Black S&S® E & G Carb Kits with ThunderJet® — Now Available from Zipper’s!
Zipper’s has the new black-finish S&S® E/G carburetors, with or without a ThunderJet® installed, in stock and ready to ship. The jet-black finish completely alters the look, and performance is enhanced with a +.100” ven- turi bore increase and the addition of the ThunderJet® third fuel circuit.
You can purchase a black carb only to upgrade your existing S&S®-equipped bike or buy a complete kit with a black ThunderJet®-equipped carburetor included – a Zipper’s exclusive!
Contact Zipper’s for a dealer near you or visit www.ZippersPerformance.com today!
Bikernet Sponsor Esteves Motorcycle Design (EMD) is gearing up for the Born Free show, where they will display a portion of their line of cast aluminum products.
 |
 |
Pictured here are prototype rocker covers of the WTF Shovel and WTF XR, displayed on a Sportster engine. The WTF Shovel model will also mount as-is on all Evolution 1340 Big Twin engines! Did they get your attention?
For more info hit the banner below or get your buns over to the Born Free show this weekend.
5-Ball Racing Leathers Reviews are Pouring in. — We really looked around and finally found a woman’s riding jacket that’s both functional and beautifully made My wife loves it.
Thanks so much Tom
http://crankandstroker.com/5-ball-racing/bonnie-jacket.html
My Dharma Words
(from my fortune nookie and meant plastic cookie)
The foremost enemy in life is oneself
The foremost desease in life is selfishness.
The foremost sadness in life is ignorance
The foremost error in life is delusion
All the best,
Ming
Metalsport Wheels in collaboration with Vee Rubber — Has developed some new sizes in the industry.
Like the 30” and the newest one the 32”
But MetalSport Wheels stocks a wide range of the Vee Rubber Tires!
For more information on MetalSport Wheels and Tires
Check our website www.metalsportwheels.com or call us @ 562-776-9594
Motorcycle land speed record holder Valerie Thompson to appear at inaugural Arizona Sports Fan Expo on June 28-29 — First Ever Arizona Sports Fan Expo to Feature Six of Arizona’s Top Professional Sports Teams at University of Phoenix Stadium
(Scottsdale, AZ) – June 23, 2014 – Scottsdale resident, six-time motorcycle land speed record holder and one of the world’s fastest BMW racers, Valerie Thompson, will appear at the inaugural Arizona Sports Fan Expo at the University of Phoenix Stadium on June 28-29. Thompson will be available for photos and autographs at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) display booth as a special guest of Green Lightning Organic Fertilizers throughout the event. MMI is a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional motorcycle technicians,
Thompson recently set her sixth land speed racing record at the Ohio Mile with a blistering speed of more than 208 mph on her BMW S 1000 RR, shattering the previous record and becoming the newest female member of the prestigious ECTA 200 MPH Club.
Thompson’s fame on America’s most famous racecourses is preceded by her TV exposure as a vehicle presenter at Scottsdale’s world-renowned Barrett-Jackson Auction Company LLC and Metro Auto Auction.
“This will be another wonderful new sports event for the Phoenix area and I’m delighted to be a part of it. I look forward to working with the great team assembled by the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and especially Green Lightning, who are true innovators in the world of organic fertilizers,” said Thompson. “I follow a strict fitness regime and diet that includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, so I truly appreciate their efforts in providing a healthy foods,” added Thompson.
In addition to Green Lightning and MMI, hundreds of exhibitors with sports oriented products and services will sell and display wares on the stadium floor. The event will feature the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Rattlers interactive activities and showcase team personalities, cheerleaders and mascots.
Event highlights will also include The Ultimate Fan Cave, Tailgate Party Pavilion, Video Gaming Wall, Sports Photo Booths, Money Zone, Kids Camp and live entertainment on multiple stages. Team chef demonstrations and player autograph sessions will also available to the pubic.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for active military and seniors with ID. Kids 12 and under free. $2 discount coupons are available online. The University of Phoenix Stadium box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For details, visit www.AZSportsFanExpo.com or call (480) 206-3435.
Proxibid (www.proxibid) is partnering with Lorenz Auction to provide online bidding for its massive Harley-Davidson Museum Bike & Memorabilia Auction. — The live auction will be held Sat., June 29 at 11 a.m. Eastern, but bidders can place prebids now at www.proxibid.com/lorenz until the live auction begins, as well as bid live online against the onsite audience during the sale.
With Proxibid, bidders can see and hear the auctioneer and bid in real time just as if they were in the live audience – all with the click of a mouse.
This auction features more than 500 items including a wide selection of historically relevant, near-mint condition motorcycles and one-of-a-kind memorabilia including a fully restored 1971 Super Glide FX and a 2003 FXDP DOM 100th Anniversary Police Edition Dyna Glide.
The 35th J&P Cycles Open House Rally is Almost Here!
It’s showtime! For months we’ve been working overtime putting the details together for J&P’s 35th Annual Open House Rally. We had to go all out this year since 2014 marks our 35th year in business! A year ago, we decided this event would turn into a three-day extravaganza.
The FREE Open House Rally will open to the public at noon on Friday, June 27, and be open until 7 p.m. Be the first to see all the latest parts from manufacturers like: Kuryakyn, Mustang, Progressive Suspension, Roland Sands Design and Vance & Hines, to name a few. Installations are available onsite for all parts and accessories that are in stock!
The highlight of Friday evening is the concert by arena rockers Hairball with opening act MySelfishMe. MySelfishMe performs from 7:30 to 8:30 with Hairball from 9 to 11.
Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased in advance and then at the gate before the show.
Saturday meet Sons of Anarchy star Tommy Flangan, who plays Filip “Chibs” Telford, from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, see Mark Boone Jr., who plays Bobby Munson, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
OneWheelRevolution will provide awe inspiration with their V-twin stunts Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Take part in Ride-in Bike Shows on Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday show is for All-American, Harley Bagger and Metric machines. Register from 8 to 11 a.m. and awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m both days. Sunday’s show is just for Vintage All-American and Metric bikes. Register from 9 to 11 a.m.
American Picker Frank Fritz will be onsite at the Workshop Heroes booth from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
And, there’s more. Check it out and see what else we have in store for you!
5-Ball Racing Leathers introduces the convertible Special Ops Club Jacket
Keith “Bandit” Ball of Bikernet.com introduces today his first jacket from his 5-Ball Racing Leathers’ brand called the Special Ops Club Jacket, which is designed specifically for the biker – whether a commuter, a long distance rider or a guy or gal blasting to their favorite local watering hole.
The Special Ops Club Jacket is light-weight milled buffalo leather that keeps the rider warm during morning rides and converts into a Special Ops Club Vest with zip-off removable sleeves in the afternoon heat.
The jacket features two chest pockets with zipper closure, two zipper waist pockets and two waist flap pockets with snap closure. Size adjustment is provided through side snaps. The inside lining is 100% cotton blue/white plaid. The inside pocket configuration includes two coin pockets, two zipper pockets and two deep gun pockets with snaps.
Quality components in the construction include heavy-duty gun-metal-grey zipper front, collarless bound leather neck trim and double-needle seam construction.
“The Special Ops Club Jacket has taken significant time and attention to bring to market, and we are excited about what we have created for the rider,” explained Keith “Bandit” Ball, Bikernet.com President. “Our 5-Ball Racing Leathers’ Genuine Riding Leathers™ fits like a glove and provides all the functions a rider needs on the road.”
Ball assembled a core team, including Andrew Calogero of Crank and Stroker and Bob Kay of Biker Pros. Calogero is the operations and sales arm, and Kay provides design expertise with his 30 years in the chopper industry.
The Special Ops Club Jacket is available at CrankandStroker.com, J&P Cycles, LifeStyle Cycle and Bartel’s Harley-Davidson.
This was a little day trip into Mexico as my friend, Eddie, from The Red Garage in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia wanted to visit there. He is in town mostly to attend the Born Free event this weekend. In Malaysia the chopper scene, which Eddie promotes mostly, is alive and well thus the interest in Born Free.
T J has cleaned up a lot, seems safe and I was assured by the merchants that there are always lots of police around and many CC cameras watching over things. The Caesar salad was a benchmark used to find a great one out of this country. Made at the table and only $8 serving two as a precursor to dinner. The restaurant moved to the new location on revolution being reminiscent of a San Francisco bar and grill. Of course one cannot pass up the iconic donkey photo.
Art Hall
Bikernet International Editor at Large
[page break]
“Biker Battleground Phoenix” to debut Tuesday, July 1 at 10 pm ET/PT.– The series follow 5 builders in Phoenix competing in a biker build-off to build the most outrageous Bagger.
The 5 builders are;
Paul Yaffe (Baggers Nation),
Why should you care about Paul Yaffe? He was the first in Phoenix’s bike builder game and his company is now worth $10 million. Talk about an American success story.
John Shope (Dirty Birds Concepts)
What do you need to know about John Shope? He calls himself the King of Baggers, and is known for “tricked out” bikes sporting custom graffiti paint, flaming exhaust pipes, and more.
Len Edmonson who moved from Canada to Phoenix to be in the show (Azzkikr Customs)
What’s Len’s story? He left behind an $863 million corporate business to follow his motorcycle passion. Now, he builds everything from the ground up, “from frame to paint.”
Kody McNew (Voodoo Customs)
Who’s Kody McNew? New to the Phoenix scene, Kody rides to competitions on his custom bikes, proving that they’re as dependable as they are sexy. With the talent to back up his swagger, he’s a threat to more established builders, though they’d never admit it.
and Brian Jenkins (Hatred Customs)
What’s Brian Jenkins’ story? A former friend of John Shope, he named his shop Hatred Customs after the two had a falling out. Be warned: these two don’t get along.
Round ‘Em Up Cowgirl!
Round Up of Articles from the Bikernet Family of websites.
12 years and still going strong, By The Mad Hungarian
Ohio Bike Week is a bike rally that has gone through many changes in it’s 12 years of existence. Now in its second year of holding the event on the streets of downtown Sandusky, it has become an event worth taking a trip to.
The Central Wyoming Fair grounds were an inviting location for the Casper Iron rally. Photos and text by David Campbell.
In Wyoming you can never predict what direction the wind will be blowing from but it will always be blowing. For the May weekend the wind blew me to Casper. Fortunately the weather was nice and it was perfect for a motorcycle show. Robert “Bobby” Eldridge had a dream of a bike rally in Casper for 12 years and last year he kicked it off. He wanted to bring the party to Casper and help out others at the same time; this is the second year for his event, Casper Iron Motorcycle Show and Swap.
It was a lonely yet beautiful ride as the warm winter sunshine beat down upon our faces. By Scooter Tramp Scotty (The second story in a series of three)
Memory does not always serve me well, but I believe that the year was 2008, or was it 09?
Michelle had been living from only the back of her $700 motorcycle for five consecutive years and her heavily loaded bike now brought up the rear as my just as heavily burdened Electra Glide beat its fateful rhythm against the warn pavement of this small Mexican highway. Highway 1 was neither crowded nor was it deserted and we saw few vehicles for many a mile. It was a lonely yet beautiful ride as the warm winter sunshine beat down upon our faces.
One year after the rebirth of Indian Motorcycle, the company is looking to set another milestone in Motorcycle history.
And now from Bikernet BAGGERS:
Kicker amp and speaker install, By Rogue
I was having a problem hearing my radio and the music from my plug-ins at anything over 80 MPH. Yea I know that is over most speed limits but it is still how I do a lot of my riding and I am not likely to change that to hear music.
Daytona Beach Police Department Makes the Switch to Victory Police Motorcycles
by Gary Koz Mraz
The Daytona Beach Police Department, an agency that protects and serves in a city that plays host to major events such as Speed Week, the Daytona 500, Spring Break, and Bike Week, will begin patrolling on Victory Police Motorcycles starting this fall.
“It’s because I’m smarter than the average bear”. – Yogi Bear
-Mistress Chris
The Fowlers Report — Ohio Mile / June 2014
Fowlers Distribution continues our sponsorship of Steve Garn and Brew Racing. We are glad to bring you the latest report directly from Steve as it pertains to the Ohio Mile earlier this month of June 2014.
June was an exciting month for Brew Racing. The May race event at the Ohio Mile the RD350 achieved a class record for this land speed racing event.
After the May event we went to work on trying to achieve more speed with the RD350. With a new bike and engine it will take a while to get the perfect combination which is why running land speed events can be both satisfying and sometimes can be frustrating.
For the June event we lowered the final drive from the existing 17front/38 rear sprocket combination down to a 16/38. We went over the bike making sure everything was still torqued correctly. The big change was the expansion chambers. 2 stroke exhaust needs to be exact balance of flow and exhaust back wave. The new chambers were designed to improve mid and top-end rpm horsepower.
It is just not that easy just bolting on a new system and then everything runs perfectly, but a re-tuning also.
At the track we kept adjusting the Lectron carbs to get the proper air/fuel mixture on top-end. Lectrons make this job so easy by adjusting the screw for the power jet. No need to take carb apart and change jets like other brands.
The event on Saturday had a crosswind which in areas would just push the bike over to the right side of the course. On one run it was so hard I had to actually let off the throttle to stay on course. With running a new bike in these conditions it was very reassuring I had the best in protective equipment on. The Weise Leathers from Fowler Distribution fit perfectly and the quality is excellent. It was hot on Saturday and the venting really helped a lot for relieve from the heat. The Speed and Strength helmet also was an excellent choice for this race season. It is extremely light and the venting works great for airflow to keep the head cool.
The June event the RD350 came away with another class speed record holder. The RD350 had a gain of 7 mph over the May event which is a step in the right direction. I realize there is much more speed left and still need another gear ratio change which I was going to try that Sunday at the June event but the winds were just too strong.
The next work on the bike will be the gear change and some different portwork and head work. It is a great feeling after you do some work and you get positive results. But, it is also has some disappointment when I know the bike has much more speed in it to come out. Only makes me work harder to achieve what the bike can run!
It really helps when you have the best of equipment and parts to achieve these goals and I have the very best! Thanks Fowler Distribution for the Weise leathers and gloves. Bikers Choice and Tucker Rocky for parts and the Speed and Strength helmet. Thanks Lectron Carbs, Avon Tyres, Spectro Oil, Pro Riders Marketing, Wiseco Pistons, A All Animal Control, LC Fabrication, Loaded Gun Customs and Mt Airy Cyclery for ALL your SUPPORT!
About Brew Bikes
BREW Bikes LLC is a machine & fabrication shop located in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. The name BREW is the acronym for Blue Ridge Electric & Welding. In 2008 Steve “brewdude” Garn won the Easyriders Old school Builder of the year! Then, in 2010, Brewdude built Pee-wee Herman a new bicycle.
Go to www.brewracingframes.com for the rest of the story.
The BORN-FREE Vintage Chopper and Classic Motorcycle Show — The sixth annual Born-Free Vintage Chopper and Classic Cycle Show is about to take place at Southern California’s majestic 17-acre Oak Canyon Ranch Saturday June 28 & 29, 2014.
Born-Free has quickly become “the” place for old and young from all over the world to ride in, see, and talk about old iron for one day. Born-Free 6 is set to bring together tens of thousands of eager spectators and participants as well as over 150 vendors and sponsors, live music, an AMCA regional swapmeet, and for the first time, the show is now two days in 2014!
The Born-Free Show is a back to basics show built on this impromptu action of people building and riding their vintage Harleys, Hondas, Indians, Triumphs (and more) into the show which then becomes “the show”. This is a place where the classics take the spotlight. The show is open to all makes and models and is laid back with voluntary registration and a handful of awards and prizes, but Best In Show gets a trip for themselves and their motorcycle to the Mooneyes Hot Rod & Custom show in Yokohama, Japan this December!
Inside the show there is a special Invited Builder area where 25 up and coming motorcycle builders from all around the world will be debuting the bikes they’ve been building just for this event over the past year. These guys are craftsmen, small shop owners, and garage builders doing their best to push themselves to build something that is unique, well thought out, and finely finished. And to top it all off, at this year’s show you have the chance on Saturday to take home one of 11 of these Invited Builder bikes that range from Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads, Panheads, Shovelheads, a UL, classic Triumphs, and Sunday a custom 1947 Harley Knucklehead chopper and more for only $25! To enter the drawings, a poster with free giveaway ticket combo is for sale online now through Lowbrow Customs with free shipping. Any remaining posters/tickets will be available the day of the show. Must be present to win and choose your new motorcycle and if you don’t win Saturday you can still win Sunday.
BOSS HOSS ABOUT TO HAVE TRIKE CERTS IN AUSTRALIA—I spoke to Doug Zaricor, the boss of Boss Hoss Cycles, Inc. recently. He grappled for five years and jumped through restrictive hoops to obtain a trike certification from Europe. It took his team from 2008 to 2013 when Boss Hoss finally received trike certifications for Europe.
His business revolves around trikes more and more these days. In just two or three weeks Boss Hoss trikes will be certified for sale in Australia. Hang on for more reports.
If you are interested in a monster motorcycle or a V8 powered trike you need to look into this company, a survivor since 1990.
5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT
****Mojave Mile****In The Books****April 12-13****12,000 foot runway, one mile shutdown….
****N H R A**** Leaders, T/F, Doug Kalitta, F/C, Robert Hight, M/C, Andrew Hines****
****E C T A Ohio Mile****5/3-4 (In The Books)****6/7-8 ****6/10 Valerie Thompson kicks ass, 208.71, BMW S 1000 RR) ****7/12-13****9/27-28****
****El Mirage****6-22****John Noonan, ****250.7**** (NEW RECORD) on a 250.69 record****, Next Up 7-13, 9-14, 10-19, 11/8-9****
****Race To The Clouds****6/29****92nd Running of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb****Colorado Springs, CO.****Gates Open 3:00 AM, Racing Starts 8:00 AM**
****45 DAYS…. S C T A Speed Week****August 9-15, 2014****
****59 Days, 22 hours, 44.44 seconds****BUB Speed Trials****August 23-28****
****World Finals****Sept. 30—-October 3, 2014****
http://bonnevillespeedtrials.com
It’s a hot balmy Wednesday evening in the Port of Los Angeles.
Tuesday morning at 4:30 am hit the deck at full throttle, loaded Bandit’s 4 day bed roll in the back of the trusty Ranger and hit the freeway…Bandit’s destination at the crack of dawn… LAX…. then the insane, show of all shows, the Smoke Out on the East coast, arriving late afternoon. Hide the Jack Daniels and the Red Heads.
The 5-Ball Racing Teams calendar indicates a mere 55 days, 44.44 minutes until we roll out of Los Angeles, destination Las Vegas, 4 hours, 37 minutes, 283.88 miles later, Wed. the 20th of August.
After a relaxing evening in Sin City? Relax? The Team will roll to Wendover, Utah Thursday in the early morning. Arriving late afternoon, 5 hours 55 minutes and 362.31 miles later.
Thursday morning we roll out of Wendover about 15 minutes to “Lands End” and the salt to set up for the 11th year of the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials.
The past week was a planned Chinese fire drill as we prepped the Raycer for a round trip ride, via Keyboard Carriage Inc. to Dan Thayer’s shop located in New York. www.vtwinfuelinjection.com. Why New York and Dan Thayer?? Glad you ask. Dan is the direct link to the fuel injection world, having tuned a few of the fastest bikes on the salt.
The Keyboard driver called at 11:45 Wednesday morning. Be ready in 15 minutes, we’re loading for the cross- country trip.
We were ready and waiting at the curb.
The truck arrived at high noon on the dot. We checked the paperwork, then we carefully secured the Raycer on a very functional, easy to load, patented pallet designed for shipping motorcycles only.
Less than an hour later and the hot rods secure in the truck and Haulin Ass Eastward with an expected arrival in a week.
Stay Tuned as Dan tunes the Raycer for a pass or a few passes on the Bonneville Salt Flats running in the following classes, 3000- A-PBF-PBG, 3000-APS-PBF-PBG.
Haul Ass!
Ride for Your Life!
Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
Mcquiston Chopper Design at Born Free 6 — keep your eyes peeled for the Copper Shovel and let Ryan know ya seen it here first!
Krash Kranzler
Bikernet Baggers Editor
Road to the Smoke Out– Bandit blasted out of Headquarters mumbling something about Redheads and an Indian waiting for him in somewhere in the middle of the country. No one has heard from him since but we have been receiving cryptic texts and emails from people that have claimed to see him traveling cross country on his way to the Smoke Out. Keep your eyes peeled and keep us updated as to what the Big Man is up to.
I am including a few of the photo’s below for your amusement and if ya catch Bandit, Remind him to buy ya a beer!
Have a great weekend and Ride Safe.
–Krash
Please follow and like us:
