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Contours LED Turn Signal License Plate Frame– Chromed License Plate Frame with LED Lighting? Show off and be seen with this uniquely contoured, brilliant chrome plated ABS LED License Plate Holder. The holder blends together classic looks with the safety of brilliant red and amber multi functional LED lights offering excellent visibility when operated as running lights, brake lights or turn signals.
Designed for standard 4? x 7? plates, the universal fitment allows the 16-131 to be installed on any motorcycle instantly adding a custom look to the bike.
Part Number ? 16-131
Suggested List Price $74.95 each
ROCK?N THE RALLY ORGANIZERS SALUTE RALLY ATTENDEES WITH 2-FOR-1, TICKET PROMOTION UNTIL JULY 31– WHAT: With gas prices at an all-time high, Rock?n the Rally producers are cutting the Sturgis Bike Week fans a break. Tickets to the KISS, Kenny Chesney with Pat Green and John Fogerty/Larry The Cable Guy shows taking place in Sturgis, S.D on Aug. 4-6, 2008 are being offered for a limited time at a 2-for-1 price.
WHEN: Now until July 31, 2008
WHERE: Tickets are available at www.startickets.com/sturgis or by phone at 1-800-345-9213
SHOWS: KISS Monday, August 4
JOHN FOGERTY and LARRY THE CABLE GUY Tuesday, August 5
KENNY CHESNEY and PAT GREEN Wednesday, August 6
For all shows: Doors at 5:30 p.m., Shows at 7:00 p.m.
VENUE: Rock?n the Rally, Sturgis, S.D
FIRST EUROPEAN URAL MEETING– We would like to invite you to the First European Ural Meeting this year in Austria from the 5th until the 7th of September.
Highlight of the meeting will be the Roadbook Rallye on Saturday the 6th of September. We would be happy if you would take the challenge to find your way through the charming landscape of Northern Austria!
The meeting itself will take place in an old castle ruin called ?Schaunberg? We have organised a place for camping nearby the castle. If you prefer a hotel please visit our homepage www.ural.cc you can find a list of hotels/pensions nearby. Also on our homepage a registration form for the meeting.
We would be happy to welcome you in Austria in September!
AIM/NCOM LEGISLATIVE NEWS COMING NEXT WEEK–HERE’S A TEASE FEATURE– INTEREST IN MOTORCYCLES SOARS WITH FUEL PRICES– Motorcycle and scooter sales across the nation are booming as drivers look for ways to trim the cost of soaring gas prices, but the rush of inexperienced riders hitting the road has had deadly consequences.
NADA Guides, which publishes a well known book of used vehicle prices, reported that the number of people researching motorcycle purchases has increased nearly 50% over last year.
Scooter sales jumped 24 percent nationwide in the year’s first quarter, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. While new motorcycle sales were lagging on the whole, those with smaller engines that get better gas mileage saw an upturn, according to MIC spokesman Mike Mount, adding that used motorcycle sales also are climbing.
The small fuel-efficient vehicles are easy on the mileage and the pocketbook, which has made them wildly popular with gasoline prices surpassing $4 a gallon. Depending on engine size, motorcycles can get between 40 and 60 miles per gallon of gas. Scooters, which tend to be smaller and easier to drive, can reach 100 miles per gallon or more. That’s attracting newbies, dealers say, with many new buyers citing the price at the pump as their primary motivation for turning to two-wheel transportation.
According to a recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), motorcycle sales have tripled from 1997 to 2006, from 356,000 to almost 1.1 million, while motorcycle fatalities more than doubled from 2,110 in 1997 to 4,810 in 2006.
Last year, the GHSA asked state highway safety agencies to complete a survey on motorcycle safety activities designed to curb the annual increase in motorcycle crashes.
The surveys revealed “a patchwork of helmet laws,? with only nine states and Puerto Rico indicating special efforts to help law enforcement identify helmets that don?t meet federal safety standards. Rider training courses have been overly strained due to the influx of new=2 0motorcyclists and, as a result, 29 states “indicated they have capacity problems with delays ranging from one day to 12 weeks for training classes. Only three states, Florida, Maine, and Rhode Island require rider education for all riders, regardless of age,” according to the association. The report also says many motorcyclists drive without valid licenses: In 2006, 25 percent of operators in fatal motorcycle crashes did not have a valid motorcycle license, compared to 13 percent of drivers of passenger vehicles.
A TRIBUTE FOR GRANDPA– Grandfather charles Schaefer 1917. To those who knew him and those who would have been honored to meet such a decent man, my grandfather.
–Christian
AMSOIL DEALER REPORT– As many of you know I am an Independent Amsoil Dealer and I’d like to share this with you. If you want to improve your engine’s performance and your car’s fuel economy you need to watch this PowerPoint presentation.
Call me when you’ve seen this and I’ll take your order for this product or any of the other Amsoil product line of Superior Synthetic Lubricants and Filtration Products. Keep in mind that ALL Amsoil product test results are certified by SAE, ASTM and ISO 9000-2001 test standards.
–Nick
“Always do the right thing. It’ll gratify some and astonish the rest.”- Mark Twain
STEVEN TYLER AND RED WING BOOTS CHARITY RIDE– I thought you and your readers would be interested in this great charity ride that we are promoting in Boston on Sunday, August 24th. Join Steven Tyler of Redwing Motorcycles, legendary lead of Aerosmith, for a 15 mile escorted ride ending up at the Live Nation Bank of America Pavilion on the waterfront in downtown Boston. The ride benefits FORGE and Opportunity International.
The culmination of the ride will have live music courtesy of Ernie and the Automatics and the legendary Skunk Baxter of the Doobie Brothers with displays by Redwing Motorcycles and Sucker Punch Sally’s.
Registration is just $20…so get online at www.rockride.net and be prepared for the ride of lifetime. I have attached a flyer, feel free to reproduce or forward. The inaugural Rock Ride Boston is the first of a series that will include Rock Ride Phoenix hosted by Sucker Punch Sally’s as well as several other cities and rock stars.
–Ken
PS: For questions or more info contact myself or Carrie Repp of R and R Promotions carrie@randrpromo.com 954-914-2774
PRO STREET TOURING BIKE BUILD ON BIKERNET ABOUT TO KICK OFF (AFTER STURGIS)– There were a couple of oil tanks and I am not sure which ones you have. The stainless steel one had a bracket welded on the front that butted up to the frame it will look like the holes in the key mount
The other was steel and made by Kraftech and has a bung welled to the top with threads in it. It was available in chrome or painted.
I am sending a couple of photos that may help.
The bracket for the key mount is also for the seat mount. If not needed you can cut it off. The reason for two brackets is depending on what side of the motorcycle you want the key on.
If you have the stainless oil tank you may want to check for Chain or belt clearance as in these photos. Oh the front motor mounts are offset
–Rogue
VALERIE THOMPSON WINS!– Here’s my first win pictures…(not NHRA) A local track here in WI.
Valerie Thompson
ValerieThompsonRacing.com
http://www.valeriethompsonracing.com/>
Just 18 Days Until the 3rd Annual Sturgis Builders Breakfast– Less than three weeks until the industry?s brightest and best raise money for the South Dakota?s Make A Wish Foundation.
Minneapolis, MN ? (July 18, 2008) ? Mark your calendars to attend the 3rd Annual Builders Breakfast scheduled to be held TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th at the Broken Spoke on Lazelle Street in Sturgis. The Builders are looking forward to raising money for Make A Wish, South Dakota.
With the rally around the corner, be sure to add the Builders Breakfast event to your plans while in Sturgis this year. Come to see the brightest builders in the business today, their bikes and your old friends. No ticket required, donations accepted. The Builders will pass the ?skull cap? to collect funds to benefit the South Dakota Make A Wish Foundation.
For the 3rd straight year the best Builders on the planet come to hang with you in an effort to make a couple of kids? dark days a bit brighter. Please come and show your support! You?ll spend some time with Builders like Arlen Ness, Jerry Covington, Russell Mitchell, Zack Ness, Jim Nasi, Dave Perewitz, Paul Cox, Rick Fairless, Keino, Cory Ness, Paul Yaffe, Donnie Smith, Brian Klock? the list goes on and on. Benefits from the event proudly go to Make-A-Wish, South Dakota.
The Breakfast will be less about food and more about the kids. ?We never really rolled out a gourmet meal in the first place, so if we pass on food and offer coffee & rolls, we think it will be well received? added Builder Paul Yaffe. ?It?s about the kids anyhow, not about eating. The Builders look forward to this event every year and this year will be better than ever? finished Yaffe.
New for 2008, in addition to waiving the entry fee, the Builders will bring their bikes into the meet and greet area. You can come meet the best in the industry and have your picture taken with them on their bike! Also planned is an auction featuring one-of-a kind items.
The event tales place Tuesday, August 5 at 10:00 AM at the Broken Spoke on Lazelle Street. The biggest and brightest motorcycle Builders on the planet will be on hand serving coffee and visiting with attendees.
With dozens of Builders confirmed for the event a great time is guaranteed. If you have already purchased a ticket from one of the participating Builders, please come by and let us know if you can donate the $25. For your donation you will receive a gift. Tickets were on sale at several of the builders shops including: Cyril Huze, Covington Customs, Perewitz shop, Leroy Thompson Choppers, Carolina Customs and Arlen Ness?s shop in CA..
For sponsorship information, call: Chrome Marketing, 952-470-4297
AMSOIL TO SPONSOR CORR RACING– If you’ve never seen CORR Racing you’ve been missing some wild action! Check it out! Amsoil is really involved in this and even offers it’s dealers the chance to win an all expenses paid trip to the finals just for hosting a race party. http://www.amsoil.com/articlespr/2008/pr_CORR3.aspx
–Nick
SUNDAY CANTINA PHILOSOPHY CLASS– Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.
When I’m feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor’s dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.
A penny saved is a government oversight.
The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
–from Buckshot
The Vanilla Pudding Robbery– This is just too funny not to share. Excerpted from an article which appeared in The Dublin Times about a bank robbery on March 2.
Once inside the bank shortly after midnight, their efforts at disabling the security system got underway immediately. The robbers, who expected to find one or two large safes filled with cash &valuables, were surprised to see hundreds of smaller safes throughout the bank.
The robbers cracked the first safe’s combination, and inside they found only a small bowl of vanilla pudding.
As recorded on the bank’s audio tape system, one robber said, ‘At least we’ll have a bit to eat.’
The robbers opened up a second safe, and it also contained nothing but vanilla pudding. The process continued until all safes were opened.
They did not find one pound sterling, a diamond, or an ounce of gold. Instead, all the safes contained covered bowls of pudding.
Disappointed, the robbers made a quiet exit, each leaving with nothing more than a queasy, uncomfortably full stomach. The newspaper headline read:
‘ IRELAND ‘S LARGEST SPERM BANK ROBBED EARLY THIS MORNING’…
–Rogue
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QUIET! A CANTINA RELIGIOUS MOMENT, WHICH PART OF YOUR BODY GOES TO HEAVEN FIRST?– The nun teaching Sunday School was speaking to her class one morning and she asked the question, ‘When you die and go to Heaven which part of your body goes first?’
Suzy raised her hand and said, ‘I think it’s your hands.’
‘Why do you think it’s your hands, Suzy?’
Suzy replied, ‘because when you pray, you hold your hands together in front of you and God just takes your hands first.’
‘What a wonderful answer!’ the nun said.
Little Johnny raised his hand and said, ‘Sister, I think it’s your feet.’
The nun looked at him with the strangest look on her face. ‘Now, Little Johnny, why do you think it would be your feet?’
Little Johnny said, ‘Well, I walked into mummy and daddy’s bedroom the other night and mummy had her legs straight up in the air and she was saying, ‘Oh! God, I’m coming!’ ‘If dad hadn’t pinned her down, we’d have lost her.’
THE HEART AND SOUL OF MOTORCYCLING–As I sit awake it is 3 A.M. eastern standard time and I have to clear my thoughts. With the current economic situation, this great country we love, live and work in has left us all in an undeniable feeling of loss and confusion of what it is we all believe in and live by. As a motorcycle enthusiast first and foremost, the thought of better days for the entire industry has not only left me, but everyone in the entire motorcycle industry, wondering how this ca be made better. And as all of us have come to realize things are what they seem and there before us are the cards that life has handed us. In time, as all things do, this will change, it may not be this year, it may not even be next year, but there is one thing I know for sure – none of this has truly changed the way I personally feel about the business I work in and live to love….Motorcycling.
If you are reading these words you too undeniably feel the same as I and feel there is a need for some sort of way to make a change. As a builder, manufacturer or simply a rider, this is the love and burden you carry and carry proudly. You may be new to the industry or have thirty some years plus under your belt but none the less you are as hooked as I am. This is a love I am not afraid to admit, a love of something that is so simple yet lets us all forget the every day reminders of our daily grind.
How is it that something so simple can bring so many together for the same reasons and general feeling of freedom on so many levels. The grandfather of rallies is slowly creeping upon us and the excitement of this has been overshadowed by the talk of astronomical gas prices and low attendance anticipation. What I feel has been overlooked is the fact that this in no way has changed the way feel about what it is we all have grown to love and live by. Yes it may make things light and yes it may mean it will keep the crowds smaller, but what we all need to remember is that the few that do make this pilgrimage are those who share the same feelings as you and I. We should embrace the brotherhood and sisterhood of this community and fight even harder to assure it does not die.
I have talked before on this issue and will continue to remind all of you that there are far worse evils in life to worry about. I would like to share something with you all that has been nothing short of inspirational to me personally, and in light of all the overwhelming circumstances makes me remember that there is true love and dedication in our world.
In the past few years I have become friends with the entire crew that rides and operates the American Motor Drome Wall of Death. For those of you who have visited and experienced this history filled carnival-like act at any of the rallies, you know and understand the true dedication. This year has issued the family of this long time institution nothing short of seemingly impossible odds to deal with. With the passing of one of the true and original daredevils, Sam, we lost not only one of great wall riders in history but the member of a family dedicated to the truest form of preserving what is and always will be the love of motorcycling.
I was fortunate to see her last ride in Daytona this year as a guest inside the wall and I have to tell you it was something I will never forget. Sam had overcome her natural human instinct and fear of the same beast that had broken her back a year earlier. She looked past what it was that had put her in a year of recovery, had thrown her off and left her broken. She continued pursuing what it was in life she truly loved and lived for. As I stood and watched her slowly creep up the rickety boards I noticed a small yet growing smirk of content and happiness of someone truly living and loving her life. As I watched, I thought to myself this is what it is all about, and I hope I too can take from that experience and remember the true passion and love she had that day for a motorcycle.
As you all know we will never see that look on her face again in real life yet only in what we have to remember her by.
Soon to follow Sam was the passing of Criminal, the ticket taker, and as if that weren?t enough, owner and rider Jay Lightnin? would have to undergo chemotherapy for his battle with cancer that is far from over. This is saddening news and it makes me wonder how something so timeless with such love from individuals that put their lives and well being on the line can possibly continue….yet it lives. I was able to not only see my friends in Hollister, Ca riding and doing the very thing that drives them, but doing it well and to the appreciation of both young and old fans. They have even recruited a young man all of twenty something named Jeremiah to continue the legacy, and trust me it is not for fortune and fame….simply the love. My point to this story is the fact that no matter how bad it may seem in our world today, remember what and why we are all here and that is for the love; remember with time things will get better for us all.
Please visit the American Motor Drome, buy a ticket and see a show, even if you have twenty times in the past. These individuals hopefully will keep you as focused on the big picture as they have me; trust me you will get your money?s worth and hopefully be as inspired as I to see people doing what it is they love in this motorcycle world for pennies on the dollar. Please try to make it a point and take and give whatever you can to support some of the many deserving charities in Sturgis. Please enjoy yourselves and have a safe Sturgis 2008 and I wish you all a prosperous 2009.
–Scott Webster
Leroy-Thompson
NICK LEE?s amazing THE WORLD BURNOUT TOUR & display appearing at 68th Annual Sturgis Rally Broken Spoke Campground, August 4-10, 2008!! WILL IT STAND UP TO THE BIKERNET BROUHAHA, WORLDS TOUGHEST BURNOUT PIT AT THUNDER ROAD ON FRIDAY– Spectacular, Traditional, ALL Harley Davidson Burnout Displays! http://www.worldburnouttour.com/
Welcome to The World Burnout Tour!! …Since decades ago when the tire was applied to motorcycles like Triumph, Indian, BSA, Norton, and the Harley Davidson, motorcycle enthusiasts took these incredible machines beyond the limits. Whether you are doing a free standing power burnout or continuous loop to loop circles, the smell of burnt rubber lingers, smoke fills the air, and crowds cheer on as the tire blows. It?s enough to get your motor kick started for more. The world of motorcycle burnouts is a loud, action-packed, crowd pleasing event, where the energy is as hot as the asphalt. It is all about the old school traditional burnouts, just like back in the day when traditional bikes swept the nation in search for the open highway.
It all comes down to one thing… Freedom!
The Broken Spoke Campground is located just off Highway 79 North, within the shadows of beautiful Bear Butte. 11 miles from downtown Sturgis, and only seconds from majestic rides in the Black Hills. Make your reservation TODAY!
http://www.brokenspokecampground.com/ ?
RESERVATIONS:1-866-754-2526 ? Email:
info@brokenspokecampground.com
BROKEN SPOKE (30,000 ft) SALOON, PRIVATE CABINS with AC huge RV SPOTS, THE WORLD’S LARGEST (5,000 ft) BIKER POOL. FREE CONCERTS FREE concerts every night.
Nick Lee?s traditional, old school, ALL Harley Davidson burnout displays are designed to entertain and thrill thousands of spectators and bring in revenue for every event in which he appears. WBT burnout display include: Major burnout display; 2008 HD Screaming Eagle Destroyer drag bike. Free standing – powerstand burnouts; ?guaranteed blow-outs?. Donuts, loop-da-loop and smiley face burnouts.
Nick Lee is a featured celebrity appearing in a National Geographic documentary and is currently in video footage on Harley Davidson?s Kickin? It website. The World Burnout Tour is a high velocity attraction for any top shelf motorcycle venue.
~Carol
Carol Mittelsdorf
Booking & Tour Manager
World Burnout Tour
P.O. Box 1117
Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008
Cell: 917.763.1334
Email: booking@worldburnouttour.com
THE END– But just for today. Senator John Brueggeman, just rolled out heading north toward the State Capital, but first he’ll stop in, see the man behind W8Less Rotors in San Jose, and clip him for the best old school roads north. He was dying to build some snappy exhaust tips, but I had to send him down the road. I’m burnin’ daylight on the 5-Ball trophy manufacturing process and Best of Show awards for the Brouhaha. Check those puppies out, real 5-Balls and heavy marble bases. They’re not light, cheesy pieces of shit. Winners will be able to pound nails and shift jokey bikes with these. I’ll bring you a complete report on Thursday. They better be done.
Shit, I need to build a 2-inch drop trailer hitch for my old truck, since I’m a trailer queen this year. But Seth from Hollister’s Horse Power Promotions wrote this morning that he’s taking a big rig and could haul some bikes. I may dodge being a trailer queen yet and maybe ride with Billy Lane to Sturgis. Never a dull moment around here.
I’m excited about the show and beginning to feel like the to-do list checks are outnumbering the blanks. Hang on for the Thursday news.
Let’s Ride,
–Bandit
