There’s a Code of the West, coupled to the American Way. At one time we cherished the resources we had. The code called for innovation and hard work. I got my ass up early this morning and Jeremiah picked me up for a run at the Long Beach Swap meet, where we discovered the code was alive. Brothers were giving brothers a break on parts, offering solid deals and standing behind those bargains.
There were several example, but here’s just one. Slim from Slim’s fabrication was on hand with his handmade bars for $40 apiece, no matter what the size. For 40 bucks you can get them with a petina finish and clear powder coat or bare. Each set of bars is hand made and guaranteed. If you dig them he will fix ’em. If you had an old set of bars he’ll trade you. Incredible deal.
We need to think long term, and that?s we do at Bikernet. Our ads are cheap in this economy and we work for our sponsors on a weekly basis. It’s all about keeping companies alive for the long haul, and keeping brothers on the road. Let’s hit the Post:
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY HISTORY DEPARTMENT FINDINGS SPONSORED BY DANNI ASHE– A famous Viking explorer returned home from a voyage and found his name missing from the town register. His wife insisted on complaining to the local civic official who apologized profusely saying, “I must have taken Leif off my census.” There were three Indian squaws. One slept on a deer skin, one slept on an elk skin, and the third slept on a hippopotamus skin. All three became pregnant. The first two each had a baby boy. The one who slept on the hippopotamus skin had twin boys. This just goes to prove that … the squaw of the hippopotamus is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides. A skeptical anthropologist was cataloging South American folk remedies with the assistance of a tribal Brujo who indicated that the leaves of a particular fern were a sure cure for any case of constipation. When the anthropologist expressed his doubts, the Brujo looked him in the eye and said,”Let me tell you, with fronds like these, you don’t need enemas.”
–from CarlR
AMERICAN THUNDER BIKE SHOWS?BETTER THAN EVER– American Thunder Bike Shows for 2010 are even better than before. Teaming up with long-time favorites Donnie Smith and Arlen Ness again, a new member of the American Thunder Bike Show family has been added, Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas. Now you can see custom bikes, meet famous builders, shop high quality vendors in three areas around the United States and have an incredible time doing it. 200-plus custom bikes, food, and new for this year, live music Saturday night!
The schedule starts off at the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota with the 23rd annual Donnie Smith Bike Show and Parts Extravaganza. This largest bike show in the mid-west sees well over 17,000 spectators coming to see local favorites, Brian Klock, Tim Remus, John Kosmoski and of course Donnie Smith. While they are at the show, the crowd has the chance to see five high school build teams face off in the Donnie Smith Chopper Class Challenge?an event that started at the Donnie Smith show that has grown across the country. March 27th and 28th, 2010 is your chance to see 200-plus custom bikes and new for this year, live music Saturday night for just $12 at the door! More information at http://www.donniesmithbikeshow.com/.
Texas in April is a great place to be, so why not attend the Rick Fairless Bike Show and Parts Expo at the Dallas Market Center on April 10th and 11th, 2010? Big crowds, big name builders and a big Texas size party are in store for those that venture over to the show. Expect to see wild bikes, some of the coolest parts and some live music on Saturday night. It?s a show to be at so visit http://www.rickfairlessbikeshow.com/ for all the details as they come out.
The final stop on the schedule is the Arlen Ness Bike show and Parts Expo at the San Mateo County Event Center on April 17th and 18th, 2010. Arlen and his team are celebrating 40 years of business in 2010 and the Arlen Ness bike show celebrates its fourth year! It?s an event to be at with well-known builders, top notch vendors and a good reason to hit California in April. Just like the Donnie Smith show, there will be live entertainment on Saturday night and more information available as we get closer to the show at http://www.arlennessbikeshow.com .
For any and all information, please contact American Thunder Productions at
12444 HWY 13 S
SAVAGE MN 55378
PHONE 952-746-7786
FAX 952-746-7788
amthunder@integraonline.com
NEW CONVENIENT SERVICE FUNNELS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON– Designed to Assist in Adding Oil to the Crankcase, Transmission and Primary Drive.
MILWAUKEE (February 26, 2010) ? Avoid drips and mess with these two new funnels from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, each specifically shaped to make it easier and more convenient to service a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The Transmission/Crankcase Fill Funnel (P/N 63799-10, $4.95) is shaped to reach the fill points for each of these cavities. Its anti-burp design insures smooth oil flow. The patent-pending design of the Primary Oil Fill Funnel (P/N 63797-10, $9.95) allows the funnel to simply snap into the derby cover opening to permit hands-free filling of the primary drive cavity. Both funnels have a smooth plastic surface that is easy to wipe clean after use.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
THE BIKERNET MAN TEST SPONSORED BY THE BAD RIDE– 1. If you are over forty, and you have a washboard stomach, you are a queer…period! It means you haven’t sucked back enough beer with the boys and have spent the rest of your free time doing sit-ups, aerobics, and doing the Oprah diet…Fag!
2. If you have a cat, you are a homo?period! A cat is like a dog, but queer…it grooms itself constantly but never scratches itself, has a delicate touch except when it uses its claws, and whines to be fed. And just think about how you call a dog…Killer, come here! I said get your ass over here Killer!’ Now think about how you call a cat?Bun-bun, come to daddy, snookums!’ Yep, you’re queer!
3. If you suck on lollipops, Ring-Pops, baby pacifiers, or any such nonsense, rest assured, you are a Gaylord?period! A straight man only sucks on BBQ ribs, crab claws, raw oysters, lobster backs, pickled pig?s feet, or tits of course? Anything else and you are a Homo in training and undeniably a fag!
4. If you refuse to take a dump in a public bathroom or piss in a parking lot, you crave a deep homosexual relationship. A man’s world is his toilet; he defecates and urinates where he pleases.
5. If you drink anything other than regular coffee, you’re as fairy as Tinkerbelle?period! A straight man will never be heard ordering a ‘Decaf Soy Latte’. If you’ve put a Decaf Soy Latte to your lips, you’ve had a man there too.
6. If you know more than six names of non-standard colors or four different types of dessert other than ice cream and custard, you might as well be handing out free ass passes. A real man doesn’t have memory space in his brain to remember all of that crap. If you can pick out chartreuse you’re gay..period! And if you can name ANY type of textile other than cotton or denim, you are a peter puffer.
7. If you drive with both hands on the wheel, forget it, you’re dying to tune a meat whistle. A man only puts both hands on the wheel to honk at a slow-assed driver or to cut the prick off. The rest of the time he needs thathand to change the radio station, eat a hamburger, or hold his beer. 8. If you do not send this off to all of the males on your email list because you are afraid of hurting their feelings then you are definitely on the verge of being a salami smuggler?So?.Send it!!
–from the King of Sportfishing
ALL NEW SUCKERPUNCH SALLY DEALERSHIP IN TENNESSEE–SuckerPunch Sally’s of Tennessee Set to Open March 1st 2010
MUNFORD, TENN (February 26, 2010) Big Creek Motorsports, the newest addition to the SuckerPunch Sally’s dealer network will be opening next week. The ribbon cutting will take place March 1st at 11:00 a.m. at Big Creek Motorsports located at 63 Big Creek Drive, Munford, TN. This will be followed by a week of festivities that will culminate with a grand opening party on Saturday March 6th. The factory SPS truck will be on premises with show bikes and Big Creek will have a huge selection of new SuckerPunch Sally’s bikes available for purchase.
The grand opening party is open to the public. There will be food, drink, live music, bike and custom car show and live pinstriping by the legendary Jim Hetz. Check out their website for additional information at www.bigcreeksuckerpunch.com
The Big Creek Experience is what they call treating people like they would want to be treated – also known as the Golden Rule! SuckerPunch Sally’s of Tennessee have only one guarantee, 100% satisfaction. The Big Creek Experience is all about you, the rider. Their mission is to keep you riding.
The three owners of Big Creek MotorSports Inc. / Big Creek SuckerPunch Sally’s are all retired Navy Chiefs. Their mission is to have the very best motorcycle dealership in America by surrounding themselves with the very best MMI Certified Mechanics, Professional Sales Staff, World Class Painters and Artists known in the industry.
Your satisfaction is everything to them and settling for second best is not an option. With over 60 years of combined riding experience they have seen every BAD example of how a customer occasionally gets treated. With their years of riding, they decided to open a SPS dealership and provide world-class service for you – the Rider. “They get it!”
–Ken Conte
OUTLAW SHOT DOWN OUTSIDE HIS TATTOO PARLOR– NORTH HAVEN ? Bikers from as far away as Florida, Maine and Chicago ? and a Connecticut motorcycle honor guard ? joined homicide victim Joseph ?Ho-Jo? Ferraiolo?s grieving family Saturday to give him a sendoff worthy of his colorful life.
Dozens of beefy guys on Harley-Davidsons, wearing the colors of The Outlaws, The Brotherhood and other motorcycle clubs thundered up Livingston Drive to St. Therese?s Church on Middletown Avenue at the head of the funeral procession.
They were greeted by 32 more clean-cut members of the Patriot Guard Riders ? all standing at attention on both sides of the entrance to the church, each holding an American flag.
The former came to honor Ferriaolo as a fellow biker. The latter came to honor him for his service as a U.S. Marine.
?We?re here to stand in honor of a Marine, a decorated soldier who served our country honorably … and to thank him for his service to our country,? said Patriot Guard Riders State Captain Bob Stone. Ferraiolo was a private in the Marine Corps from 1962 to 1965.
He was buried at East Lawn Cemetery in East Haven with military honors.
?We?re buryin? a brother,? said a bearded, graying Outlaw whose jacket identified him as a member of a Virginia chapter. ?We don?t do interviews.? Ferraiolo, 64, was shot the night of Feb. 9 outside the rear door of his ?A Touch of Color? tattoo parlor at 1212 Dixwell Ave. in Hamden. He died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Police are still investigating why someone would ambush Ferraiolo, Hamden Police Chief Thomas J. Wydra said last week.
In the church, Ferraiolo?s sister, Rosemarie Schroeder, spoke of the various roles her brother, who was an altar boy as a child, played. She said that ?as proud as he was to be a Marine, he was just as proud to be an Outlaw.?
Schroeder addressed how Ferraiolo could at the same time be a Marine, a biker, a ?protector? within his family ? who ?had a knack for showing up when you needed him? ? and could also be someone who loved to dance and had ?a special relationship? with their mother: ?He made her laugh. He made her angry. He made her proud,? she said.
?Our brother was a good, kind man,? she said. ?If Joey had money, EVERYONE would eat!?
He ?was a good, kind and generous man and he did not deserve to die like that,? she said.
St. Therese pastor the Rev. Timothy Meehan preceded Schroeder, saying ?an old Irish prayer? that he said was appropriate for Ferraiolo, even though Ferriaolo was ?not nearly as Irish as I am.? It read:
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.?
Six members of the Connecticut and Massachusetts chapters of The Outlaws, which Ferraiolo was a member of, served as pallbearers. A number of local Outlaws members had crisp new patches sewn to their leather jackets that read: ?In Memory of HoJo ? 2/9/10.?
A contingent of bikers went in to pay their respects during the funeral Mass ? with a number of them taking Communion. Many others stayed outside and waiting for the Mass to end before heading on to the cemetery.
Outlaws members came from chapters, identified by patches on the backs of their jackets, as far away as Illinois, Milwaukee, Detroit, Indiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
Joining them were members of other motorcycle clubs. including the Hawgs, Deacons, Black Pistons, Faces of Death and the Righteous Unruly.
While many bikers wouldn?t talk, one Black Pistons member from Pennsylvania said it wasn?t that unusual for people to come from far away for a funeral ? and he would have been there just the same if Ferraiolo, who he had met but didn?t know well, had died of natural causes.
He came ?because I?m a brother,? he said as the procession roared off to the cemetery after Ferraiolo?s funeral Mass. ?It?s a brotherhood ? true brotherhood. That?s stuff we believe in. … It?s all out of respect and love.?
By Mark Zaretsky, Register Staff
–from Rogue
WORD ON BANDIT’S BEDROLL– I like your bag carrier! I?ve been strapping a bag on the front of my bike for 40 years after seeing the movie and TV series ?Then Came Bronson,? which was on in 1969 and 1970. My bike was on display at Sturgis in 2009 along with the other one from the TV show ?Renegade?.
Lorenzo Lamas strapped the Mexican blanked on his bike because he remembered watching Then Came Bronson as a kid and thought it was ?cool? having something strapped on the front. I?ve learned it also blocks a lot of wind!
I?m forwarding your site to other friends with Bronson Replicas because they might want to try your carrier on their ?modern? bikes.
Check out our website ? www.jimbronson.com www.jimbronson.com
Hang in there,
Bill Weder
St. Jacob, IL
Ref: http://www.bikernet.com/garage/dayroll.asp
http://bikernetstudio.com/shop/bikernet-originals/bandits-bed-roll/
SUNDAY TECH QUESTION– Hey Bandit, You got any idea what this fairing fit on?? My pard wants me to put it on his ’87 Sporty.
–Skooter We’re investigating. Let me know if you have the info.–Wrench
Skooter
BIKERNET COMEDY CLUB SPONSORED BY J&P CYCLES– I was walking down the road and saw my Afghani neighbor Abdul standing on his fifth floor apartment balcony shaking a carpet. I shouted up to him, “What’s wrong, Abdul? Won’t start?”
My girlfriend and I were making love when she looked up at me and said, “Make love to me like in the movies.” So I turned her over on all fours, stuck it in her ass, pulled out, flipped her back over and came all over her face and hair. I never saw her again after that night. I guess we don’t watch the same movies.
–from Ted Terebenetz
BIKERNET OFFICIAL WEATHER REPORT– How do you tell when it is just too darned cold to go outside? This message came from Stoney River Lodge, Alaska. The picture was taken on Jan 5th 2010. Minus 51 F
ANOTHER GODDAMN TECH QUESTION–I’m looking for a trike frame mod and rear end for a big twin. I heard Paughco isn’t making trike stuff anymore.
— Paul Vestal We heard Paughco is developing a line of trike configurations. We’ll kick off another damn investigation.–Bandit 
CLASSIC CHOP KNUCKLEHEAD DEAL OF THE YEAR– I ran into this bike at Gard Hollinger’s LA Choprods recently. I wanted to buy it, because it was a classic, with all old components, but new. The bike was built with all re-popped parts and had no miles on the new Knucklehead engine. They are asking just ten grand. Hell, the engine would cost $8,500. My birthday is coming up, in case someone is looking for a present for the old Bandit.
–Bandit
Gard Hollinger
LA County Choprods
18001 S. Figueroa Street, # F
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 353-2467 Tel
(310) 768-4100 Fax
ziggy@lachoprods.com
MO’ MOTORCYCLE CANNONBALL UPDATES COMING–Reports are beginning to surface from guys who are building pre-1916 bikes for the Motorcycle Cannonball cross country rally. If you pick up the latest Cycle Source Mag you’ll discover Matt Olsen’s build.
This trio of 1915 Harleys belongs to a member of the Hamsters, Urban Hirsh, III. You’ll see how Urban is replacing tires and wheel bearings in preparation for the rally. The article was written By Doc Robinson, of Heavy Duty Magazine, in Australia for Cycle Source. Then you’ll see it published on Bikernet.
We will also bring you reports from other builders, including Matt and Dale Walksler.
LOWER ALABAMA WEATHER REPORT–We had to buy a trickle charger for the bike. Between long hours at work, the rain, cold and snow, yes I said, “snow,” I haven’t ridden a lot lately. February 12th we had over an inch of snow. Very unusual for Lower Alabama. This has been the harshest and longest winter we have had in over 25 years.
What is that they keep talking about on TV, global warming? Could not prove it by me this year.
Ride safe.
–Camy
NEW SOURCE FOR GEORGIA MOTORCYCLE NEWS– I am the Georgia Editor for The new Biker101 Online Motorcycle Magazine & Community. We offer daily updated biker and motorcycle news, events, pictures, videos, directories, guides and much more all presented in state editions featuring local biker news, events and businesses
If it is going on in GA. We probably have it covered. If not ..Please let us know.
The National Website is www.biker101.com The Biker101 GA Guide Page is www.GA.Biker101.com. Other states are coming online in the next few days.
Launched earlier this year, we are growing fast and would like to have you as a friend. If you would like to have Motorcycle news added to your FB feed you can do that by also becoming our fan. Our FB Fan page is listed as Biker101.com
?American, Always? The latest painting from Eric Herrmann– If you?re in my age group you probably saw the movie ?Easy Rider? when it first appeared. Very turbulent times indeed. The war in Vietnam, long hair not allowed, drugs, and choppers. Well times have changed, or have they?
?American, Always? depicts a modern day version of one of the most famous motorcycles ever made. Of the two original ?Captain America? motorcycles made for the movie, one was destroyed, one was stolen. Billy and Wyatt died from a Duck Hunters Shotgun. Placed in a graveyard setting, just as in the movie, the bike still shines, the flag stands tall, and we are all still riding. Times sure have changed, or have they.
Very turbulent times these days. It?s not like we haven?t seen this before. I?ve been riding since before the movie ?Easy Rider? appeared and I still am. I still get Goosebumps when I hear the national anthem at a NASCAR Race. I am an ?American, Always?.
–Eric Herrmann
www.EricHerrmannStudios.com
Reproduced as a limited edition ?Giclee? print ?American, Always? is available in 3 sizes.
16 x 21 Edition of 300 / Gallery Wrapped $400.00
24 x 32 Edition of 300 / Gallery Wrapped $800.00
32 x 42 Edition of 50 / Custom Framed $2500.00
JAMES 4-SPEED OVERHAUL KIT– That 4-speed in need of a little, or lot, of refreshing? If so and you want to make sure thing?s seal up tight during reassembly then James Gaskets 4-Speed overhaul gasket kit is an absolute must. Manufactured for precision fit and leak free seal, the new kit includes all the gaskets and seals required to perform a complete overhaul on 4-speed transmissions from 1936-1986. Suggested retail is just $32.37. You can order part number JGI-33031-70 direct from James Gaskets at 775-246-2220 or catch them on line at www.jamesgaskets.com www.EricHerrmannStudios.com
MORE ON BEV’S NEW PHOTO BOOK– My dad and Ron Finch were good friends. Attached is a couple of rare vintage pics of Ron and his crew back in the 60s (taken by my father) from my dad’s photo collection…noticed the piece on Ron and his new bike/side car on your site. Ron lives about 10 miles from me.
Nobody else has these from the inside of the new book…so you can say that on your site if you want…an exclusive “sneak preview” thing…up to you…I made sure the pics I sent are non Outlaw colors so they can appeal to anyone…
–Bev
BIKERNET METRIC REPORT–Hey Bandit; As usual, I’ve got nothing but killer news about BikernetMetric. In the past 30 days, we’ve received over 6,000 readers and 18,900 pageviews. That’s a 60% growth rate from the previous month of January.
Jeff from Saint Motorbikes (http://saintmotorbikes.com/welcome.htm) just picked up a 1979 Yamaha XS650 to use as the donor for the BikernetMetric Freedom or Death bobber. The hardtail section was donated by Robert Elswick of Elswick Cycles (http://bikernetmetricnews.blogspot.com/2010/02/elswick-cycles-custom-parts-and-frames.html) in SoCal. We’re hoping to have the bike complete for an unveil party in downtown Austin during the Republic of Texas rally on June 10. Keep an eye out for build pix and posts detailing everybody who will be involved in creating this kickass machine.
Jon from Ardcore (http://ardcorechoppers.com) is ranting like mad during our interview and I hope to have a wicked piece about him and his shop complete this week.
That’s it for now. Back to work. Thanks for your support, Bikernet!
ZIPPERS WORKING DAYTONA– Get your ThunderMax with Auto Tune installed while you are in Daytona! Zipper’s Performance still has a few appointment slots available to install a ThunderMax on your bike. If you have a 1995 to 2010 fuel injected Harley, we have a ThunderMax for you!
Click on ANY IMAGE to get your professional installation right from the source.
To reserve your installation time, click the email link below and provide us with the following information.
Include In Your Email:
1. Your First and Last Name
2. Cell Phone Number
3. Year/Model of Your Motorcycle
4. Engine Size
5. Cams
6. Compression
7. Exhaust
Click Here to Email Your Installation Request!
mailto:zippers@zippersperformance.com
Want to Learn More About the new Zipper’s System?
Take advantage of this great opportunity to speak with the ThunderMax technical staff and learn more about how you can easily support all levels of performance upgrades with outstanding results. A ThunderMax-equipped bike consistently maintains best power, performance and fuel efficiency. ThunderMax has quickly become the industry’s system of choice for keeping your engine properly tuned while you ride, where you ride, and every ride!
Our ThunderMax team will be on-hand to answer all of your questions about the latest gear for your motorcycle, including complete engine packages, induction and exhaust systems.
If you already own a ThunderMax equipped motorcycle, we want to hear about how it has changed your riding experience.
See You In Daytona Beach!
SUNDAY POST, THE ARCANUM OF LIFE UNFOLDS HERE–I wish it did. Ya can’t say we don’t give it a helluva shot. Just this week we will dig for more of the mysteries of the Code of the West. We shipped an Air Tech Fairing to Departure Biker Works in Richmond, Virginia, in search of more vintage aerodynamics.
We installed a new K&N pro-air filter on a 2009 dresser in the shop and will bring you the secrets behind the installation. We will work with Slim on a tech about his handmade bars, and we will finally deliver Mike Pullin’s first Charlotte based bike feature.
We will delve into the mysteries of Daytona this year, the shows, the cold weather and the babes. My son is moving his Tattoo Parlor to the beach in Newport. And I’ll finish my report on the new Aeromach adjustable risers. Let us know what you think of them. It’s an interesting configuration. The arcanums of life continue as we enter the first week of March.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
