Hey, Don’t forget to turn your clocks up. I love daylight savings time, the longer days, more sun, I can get more shit done. I never understand why they turn ’em back in the winter.
I’m looking out the back of the shop at the sun shining on the pavement and our two black mutts lying on the warm concrete, and the streets call to me to ride to Walker’s Caf? for Sunday bike hang-out. Daytona is winding rapidly down and we have reports and photos from the east coast. It rained cats and dogs for a couple of days and bike week felt an abrupt wet ending, but the turnout wasn’t half bad.
We need to keep in mind what Daytona Bike Week stands for, it’s a winter escape. From Chicago to Maine and south, it’s the first shot at sunlight and open helmetless riding for an imprisoned third of the county. Bike week will always rock. Let’s hit the news:
WHIPLASH REPORT FROM DAYTONA– Situation normal in Daytona – biker biz, babes and booze
–Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:whiplash@photo.net
MISS STURGIS–THIRD’S TIMES A CHARM– Internet contest for Miss Sturgis now has over 90 entries.
The Miss Sturgis 2008 and Girls of Sturgis Bike Week contest, online for a month, has drawn a majority of entries from the Black Hills of South Dakota. This isn’t surprising, as the contest was promoted by several of the largest radio stations in the area. What was amazing is the number of entries from across the country, drawn in by the power of the Internet.
In mid-February, the first three finalists for the Miss Sturgis 2008 contest, Lizzy, Motor Mandy and T-Lyn, were chosen from over 40 entries. Round Two produced three more finalists, who blew away the competition of over 60 entries:
Sasha is a singer/songwriter, motorcycle author and journalist from Nashville who has been riding to Sturgis for over 10 years.
Dewitta is a creative and outgoing promoter for South Dakota tourism who hails from Presho. Sexy Italian is a full time student and pharmacy tech in Rapid City who garnered the backing of the local Marines and the guys at Dakota Angler.
The Miss Sturgis 2008 contest moved into Round Three on March 1. Those contestants not chosen in Rounds One and Two had the voting slate wiped clean, and a dozen new contestants were added. Entries will continue to be accepted until March 14. Final voting ends on March 29 and the new Miss Sturgis 2008 will be announced in April.
Visitors to Miss Sturgis.com can read all about the Girls, and vote for their favorite contestant. Twelve of the Girls will be photographed for the Girls of Sturgis Bike Week calendar. Based on the Internet comments and a personal interview, a panel will select one of the 12 to become Miss Sturgis 2008. The Girls of Sturgis Bike Week will be making personal appearances during Sturgis Bike Week 2008 and will autograph the free calendars at Thunder Road.
Information on how to enter, or to vote for Miss Sturgis, is at www.misssturgis.com
SPEAKING OF STURGIS–Bikernet will set up at Thunder Road on the edge of the Glencoe Camp grounds and throw an all day Friday party. We’ll bring you the plans for all the action in the next couple of weeks, but first here’s our logo so far. George Fleming and young art student from Long Beach is our master creator.
Watch for all the action to unfold as we move closer to August and don’t forget to grab a camping spot at the Glencoe Campgrounds for the best parties, shows and concerts.
REPORTER BREAKS INTO BIKER MEDICAL LAB–“Do Doctors’ laugh,” the reporter demanded? …the Doctor replied “Of course I won’t laugh, I’m a professional. In over twenty years I’ve never laughed at a patient.”
“Okay then,” Bob said, and proceeded to drop his trousers, revealing the tiniest ‘whoo-ha’ the doctor had ever seen. It couldn’t have been bigger than the size of a AAA battery.
Unable to control himself, the doctor started giggling, then fell laughing to the floor Ten minutes later he was able to struggle to his feet and gain his composure.
“I’m so sorry,” said the doctor. “I really am. I don’t know what came over me. On my honor as a doctor and a gentleman, I promise it won’t happen again. Now, what seems to be the problem?”
“It’s swollen,” Bob replied.
–from Rik
PRO-ONE, BLACK IS BACK– You want black? Pro-One has black and then some. 100% Made in the USA at the Pro-One plant in Pomona California, these wheels feature a unique forged billet aluminum one piece rims, CNC machined for a precision fit to a wide variety of machines.
Rims come complete with appropriate hub, bearings and mounting hardware. Available in diameters from 16″ to 23″ and widths from 2.15″ to 10.5″ these awesome wheels can be ordered in Black Out anodize with or without machined highlights or finished in flawless show quality chrome, fully polished or black anodized with mill cut highlights.
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HALF MOON MOTORCYCLE CONCOURSE COMING– Mark Wilsmore, Honorary Judge at Legend of the Motorcycle, Half Moon Bay, California, USA – 3rd May 2008.
Wilsmore, founder, MD of Ace Cafe London and Director of Stonebridge Motor Company said “Returning to this great event for the third successive year is a pleasure, to be invited to attend as an Honorary Judge is a privilege”
Featured marques are MV Agusta & Norton
Over 30 MVs of various models assembled, including:
3 ex-works racers – one of them an Agostini TT winner 2004 Bonneville speed record holder
Special Norton models to include:
JPN
Cosworth Challenge
Ron Wood
Dunstall
Reg Pridmore
Seeley
Monocoque
Rotary
F1
Norton notable judges include:
George “Flat Tank” Cohen
Ken “Kiwi” McIntosh
Mike Jackson, former owner of Andover Norton
Brian Slark, Norton’s man in America in 60s & 70s
Kenny Dreer
Over 200 vintage bikes to include:
Only known Ixion in existence, 1914
Only known U-frame Merkel racer in existence, 1908
Oldest production Indian in existence, 1902
1 of 3 existing Husky TT Replicas, 1934
Rare Waverly board tracker, 1911
Rare DMW racer, 1964
ex-Rossi Yamaha GP (not vintage but cool)
Honorary Judges to include:
Giacomo Agostini
Phil Read
Malcolm Smith
Travis Pastrana (pending)
Mark Wilsmore, “Saviour of the Ace Cafe”
Industry Judges to include:
Erik Buell, Founder Buell
Claudio Castiglioni, Pres. Cagiva
Matt Chambers, Founder Confederate
Michael Lock, Pres. Ducati USA
Tom Purves, Pres. BMW USA
Custom bikes displayed by:
Jesse James
Paul Cox
Billy Lane
Shinya Kimura
Roger Goldammer
Sponsor Dainese will host an extensive exhibit including:
16 archive racing suits worn by such legends as Agostini, Sheene, Lawson, Spencer, Roberts, Schwantz & Rossi. The D-Air Project about the development of protection. The collaboration with MIT for the biosuit for Mars exploration. The unveiling of the Agostini replica helmet with Ago himself.
An special photo exhibit of Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman’s “Long Way Down” trek An exhibit of artwork by renowned graphic artist Conrad Leach http://www.conradleach.com/ An $8500 limited edition Jean Richard MV Agusta watch to be raffled for charity, donated by Jean Richard. Bonhams motorcycle auction to include: The Mike Corbin collection If you haven’t already bought tickets, they can be purchased on the website (via PayPal). Date: Saturday, May 3rd LINDA WILSMORE AVON SNAKES, SNAKES AND MORE SNAKES MARCH PROMO–It’s the “Snakes, snakes & more snakes” promo this month. Legend has it that St. Patrick drove a few snakes out of Ireland! Log on to www.avonmotorcycle.com and under Choose your Tyres find 3 tire ranges named after snakes. Fill in the blanks correctly and you could win an Avon snake wristband, khaki visor, and snake T-shirts. 5 winners will be drawn. http://www.avonmoto.com/contests/contest.asp MDA RIDES IN TO MOTORCYCLE MADNESS– MDA, Santa Maria Harley Davidson and Thorsen Suzuki have joined forces to form the Coastal Canyon Run. The run will actually be 2 separate rides May 17th and 18th and will be touring around the best riding the Central Coast has to offer. Both rides will start in the parking lot of Santa Maria Harley Davidson and Thorsen Motorsports with a nice breakfast. After cruising the canyons and taking in the ocean views the ride will end at Motorcycle Madness at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Saturday, May 17 – Coastal Canyon Run $40 to enter and $15 extra for additional riders (All proceeds to benefit MDA and entry is tax-deductible.) 9:00 am Pancake Breakfast at Santa Maria Harley-Davidson & Thorsen Motorsports 10:00 am Ride begins and tours through the gorgeous views of the Canyons and by the Ocean of the Central Coast All participants receive: Additional Riders Receive: Sunday, May 18 – Sunrise Ride $40 if entered separately but only $20 if you ride on Saturday too! $15 extra for additional riders. (All proceeds to benefit MDA and entry is tax-deductible.) 8:30 am – Continental Breakfast Includes Contact us to RIDE or for more details… Mehgan Fay or Julie Mino at 805-560-7651 BDL PURCHASES GMA BRAKES– Steve Yetzke, President of BDL, has announced that he has struck an agreement with Bill Gardner, President of GMA, to purchase the Omaha, NE, based brake manufacturer. GMA has been well known in the industry as a leader in brake caliper design and supplier of quality products. The best known GMA product in recent years has been their patented “All in One Brake Pulley Combo”. Bill Gardner announced late last year that he was planning to retire and get back into custom car and motorcycle building, his first love and hobby. BDL will continue making and marketing the GMA line out of their Orange, CA, facility, marketing the line as “GMA by BDL”. http://www.gmabrakes.com
ex-Steve McQueen 1940 Indian Scout
several ex-Bud Ekins bikes
ex-Evel Knievel 2004 H-D
1909 Monet Goyon
1903 John o’Groats Rex
Place: Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California (just south of San Francisco)
Tickets: $50 advance purchase / $65 day of Info & Tickets:
http://www.LegendoftheMotorcycle.com
Ace Cafe London
Tel: ++44 (0)20 8961 1000
Fax: ++44 (0)20 8965 0161
Website: 
Weekend admission into Motorcycle Madness
Exclusive Ride T-shirt* (First 300 will get T-shirt)
Ride Pin
Goodie bag with items donated by many companies including Budweiser, Harley-Davidson and Thorsen Motorsports
Breakfast prior to Ride and ticket for lunch at the fairgrounds at Motorcycle Madness
OVER $100 VALUE!!
Weekend admission to Motorcycle Madness
Breakfast prior to ride and ticket for lunch at the fairgrounds at Motorcycle Madness
$50 VALUE!
AND…there will be a Raffle and Silent Auction!!
9:30 am – Ride will be touring down the Central Coast to the Santa Ynez and Solvang areas
Weekend Admission into Motorcycle Madness
Continental Breakfast
Celebrity Ride
for more information on Motorcycle Madness go to www.horsepowerpromotions.com 
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