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CALIFORNIA FIGHTS HELMET LAW FOR ALL STATES– I just got an email from Mike Osborn, ABATE of California Judicial Fund officer. He was in court today, along with Attorney Wendy Lascher. As you know, we’ve been working to get donations to the judicial fund to support the plaintiffs in the Quig et al v. CHP case, scheduled to be heard sometime in May, 2008.
There was another case recently, which dealt with the CHP being cited for contempt of court because of their refusal to sign off on helmet tickets as “correctable”, despite that order from the Superior Court of California, Santa Cruz County. That ended with the court ruling in favor of the CHP, denying the contempt charge. The reason the court said was the CHP officer had an exclusion to the law which says if the condition presented an immediate safety hazard, he did not have to sign off as a correctable situation. That exclusion gave the officer discretion to get around the signing off the ticket. More important to us, the 6th Appellate Court ruled that by law, if no exclusion was present, helmet tickets “were correctable.”
Shortly afterward, the Attorney General filed a motion for Summary Judgement or Summary Adjudication. This was her attempt to make the Quig et al v. CHP case go away. She briefed that there was no standing now that the 6th ruled it was a matter of discretion on the law enforcement officer. But they were dealing with Quig’s BOLT baseball cap. Remember, the 6th said, usually, as a matter of law, helmet tickets were correctable. The enforcement practices of the CHP pulling over bikers and refusing to sign off the ticket as correctable, no matter what the helmet was made of as long as the officer thought it was illegal, is what the Quig case is about. The fabrication of a helmet cannot be a reason for determination of non-compliance and neither an officer or consumer can determine, by fabrication, if a helmet is legal. That’s what the Buhl case said. In fact, the court said it was absurd to consider fabrication.
Today, February 8, 2008, the court made it’s ruling on the Motion for Summary Judgement. It was denied.
This means the Quig et al v. CHP should be heard in May. It appears Judge Attac actually gets what the plaintiffs are saying about helmets, correctability and the CHP’s enforcement practices. The game goes on, we’re in the bottom of the ninth and the score is tied. It’s time for a homerun by the home team. We can do this.
–Pan
SABERS SPECIALTIES CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES FROM MITCHELL, SD UNVEILED BLACK HILLS RALLY RAFFLE BIKE– Sabers Specialties Custom Motorcycles from Mitchell, SD unveiled the Official 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Raffle Bike on Jan. 26th in Sturgis. Sabers Specialties was chosen again this year to build the one of a kind motorcycle, nicknamed “The Sturgin'”. Many top industry companies contributed to the build including Independent Cycle/ Legend Air, Jims USA, Renegade Wheels, Terry Components, Danny Gray, Lifetime Coatings, Dakota Digital, and S&S.
The bike features a 49 State EPA complaint 113″ engine. The bike will be on tour through the Sturgis Rally and will be given away Aug. 9th in Sturgis. Go to www.sabersspecialties.com or www.sturgisrallyraffle.com for your chance to win and see the bike!
–Blake Sabers
Sabers Specialties
blake@sabersspecialties.com
2420 W. Havens
Suite A
Mitchell, SD 57301
P-605.996.7433
F-605.995.5049
www.sabersspecialties.com
V-FORCE CUSTOMS BUSINESS LAUNCH– Rock Tavern, New York 8 February 2008 Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly owner, operators of V Force Customs kicked off their 2008 Rally Tour at the VTwin-Expo in Cincinnati, making their first appearance since leaving the popular television series American Chopper.
“We could not have asked for a better platform to unveil our new venture,” DiMartino said. “The Expo provided us two days to meet and greet old friends and to make new ones. The support from the public and the offers we received from manufacturers and trades was over whelming,” Connelly added.
DiMartino and Connelly are now putting the finishing touches on the Inaugural Bike, which is to be unveiled at noon on Saturday March 1, 2008 during the 2008 Daytona Beach Bike Week. The event will occur at River Front Park on Beach Street. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter to win the Inaugural Bike, which will be awarded to one lucky winner the following year at Daytona Bike Week, 2009.
DiMartino, Connelly and the Inaugural Bike will be at River Front Park together with Rob Hassay’s “Pro Tour Truck” beginning Saturday, March 1 through March 8, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., located between Hwy 92 and Main Street Bridge. Visit www.VForceCustoms.com for an up-to-date event schedule at Daytona Beach Bike Week.
Visit www.VForceCustoms.com for the latest information about the company and the Inaugural Bike tour.
–Jeff Bartucci
863-412-3309
Jeff@BikerDATA.com
www.BikerDATA.com
S&S ENGINES CARB APPROVED FOR CALIFORNIA–S&S engines CARB approved S&S Cycle has announced that its V-Series engines, certified using the California Air Resource Board (CARB) engine certification option, will be available from April. Availability of the engines is, of course, subject to final approval of the engine certification option, but S&S has elected to proceed with an understanding from CARB that the engine certification option is imminent.
Potential buyers will have the option of choosing from 50-State certified V-Series engines in 4in bore 113ci and the 4-1/8in bore 124ci, both will be equipped with carburetors, and the new S&S sealed air cleaner, and a carbon canister for evaporative emissions.
Michael Scaletta, Director of Business Development, said: “This CARB certified engine program will allow dealers and small volume OEMs to purchase an S&S certified engine, build an on-highway motorcycle, and sell it in California with no additional gaseous emissions testing needed.”
Each 50-state engine will come with an installation manual, engine owners manual, evaporative components and permanent label to designate the vehicle meets California regulations. In addition to those requirements, a notice printed on a separate sheet of paper explaining the documentation, record keeping, notification requirements, and access of ARB to records will be included.
There will also be a notice explaining the MSO for the engine will not be provided until the engine manufacturer receives a statement from the owner that they have read and understood the requirements for proper installation of the engine into the vehicle.
Some of the information listed in the Installation Manual will include the maximum gear ratio (n/v), maximum vehicle weight, exhaust system back pressure range, maximum fuel tank capacity, evaporative system connections and label placement. The owner’s manual will include the emission component warranty, engine maintenance requirements and anti-tampering requirements.
–S&S CYCLE
La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Tel: 608 627 1497/0253
Fax: 608 627 1488/0771
E-mail:sscust@sscycle.com
www.sscycle.com
WESTCOAST CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW CANCELED
We are sad to report that due to a scheduling conflict the Westcoast Custom Motorcycle Show has been canceled for 2008 but we are looking forward to doing the show again in 2009 and will be in touch once we have all the details.
MLA RIDE – MAY 1, 2008
Looking for an excuse to take a day off work and go for a ride? You should join us on Thursday, May 1st for the 19th Annual MLA Ride! This is BCCOM’s Annual Ride to the Legislature in Victoria to take the MLA’s and their staff for a ride on their lunch hour. It is a chance for motorcyclists to speak directly with your individual Member of the Legislative Assembly on motorcycling and safety issues that affect you and your family. It is also the big kickoff to promote May as Motorcycle Awareness Month!
VANCOUVER: Riders assemble at Tsawwassen ferry terminal for the 9:00am sailing
VICTORIA: Riders meet up at Mayfair Mall (Blanshard St in Victoria) at 11:00am with the riders from the mainland and proceed on to the Legislature For more information call: (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111
JEFF TINNION, HOT BIKE PUBLISHER DEPARTS– Wasn’t anything he did wrong, probably just what he didn’t do right. Certainly tied to cutting costs. Our new publisher is Sean Finley, the successful Dirt Rider group publisher. David Roe has been getting groomed for the position too.
We’re in a results atmosphere right now, more so than ever- show us the money or how to make money or hit the road.
LEGENDS RIDE TO BENEFIT KIDS & CHROME FOUNDATION– Buffalo Chip and Deadwood, South Dakota – The first annual Legends Ride will take place Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The ride, which is presented by The Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground and sponsored by the City of Deadwood, will benefit Kids & Chrome Foundation, which in turn benefits the Children’s Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be involved with the Legendary Buffalo Chip producing this great event,” says Deadwood Chamber Director, George Milos. “The Legends Ride will be a great Sturgis Rally experience for any participant and give all of us a chance to support the Kids & Chrome foundation.”
“The Chip has always had a great legacy of supporting worthwhile charities,” said Buffalo Chip owner Rod Woodruff. “With stars from film, television, music, motorcycling and premium cigars, this year’s Legends Ride should be a thrill for Sturgis Rally goers.”
Tickets may be purchased for $150 online at www.legendsride.com or for $200 the day of the event. All proceeds go to the Kids & Chrome Foundation and the entire price of participation is tax deductable.
Participants will receive a souvenir gift pack which includes an event T-shirt and other sponsor items, plus food, drinks and admission to a VIP part and concert featuring country stars Sugarland and rock and roll hall of famers ZZ Top at the Legendary Buffalo Chip.
Riders will begin the 50-mile ride after enjoying a variety of entertainment and activities at the Silverado-Franklin Gaming Complex and the Deadwood Tobacco Company and proceed through Vanocker Canyon and Sturgis to the Legendary Buffalo Chip.
Kids & Chrome, now in its fourth year continues its tradition of raising funds for the Children’s Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
Children’s Home Society provides a home, school and therapy for children, primarily ages 4 – 13, with emotional and behavioral problems. The majority of the children have a history of abuse and neglect. Foster care, adoption services and emergency shelter services and consulting for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse are also provided.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum is a world-class museum offering comprehensive and educational exhibits, plus rare and unusual motorcycles significant to both the history and sport of motorcycling.
Among the celebrities scheduled to participate are Keith R. Ball, Bikernet.com, Easyriders magazine editor Dave Nichols, industry icons Arlen Ness and Roger Bourget, Rupert Boneham, from the TV show “Survivor” and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and the hit CMT reality TV show Gone Country, actor, director and composer David Keith, best known for his role as Sid Worley in An Officer and a Gentleman and from Camacho Cigar Company president Christian Eiroa.
Detailed information is available at www.legendsride.com. As new information becomes available, additional press releases will be sent and the web site will be updated regularly.
SUNDAY TOOL SPECIAL FROM JIMS– Handy Packer? Bearing Packer. This tool is a quick and easy way to replace bearing grease in exposed ball or roller bearing bearings. Simply inject fresh grease through the grease fitting, set the bearing on the piston, and push down on the piston plunger. Includes easy-to-grip dust cover to keep stored grease like new.
Works with bearings up to 3.5? O.D. No.1766 – Use on all H-D? exposed ball or roller bearing bearings up to 3.5? O.D.
Suggested Retail $ 41.35
–JT
www.jimsusa.com
NEW TRIUMPH CHOPPER FROM FRANK FALCO– Long time no talk to. I have a new ride that I just got finished building. Let me know if you’d like to put it on Bikernet.
–Frank Falco
Project Manager
Aperio CI
(w) 631-468-4005
frank.falco@aperioci.com
www.aperioci.com
THE SUN IS OUT–Dr. Hamster and I rode over to Chopper Dave’s shop, in Hawaiian Gardens. Then we rolled back into lovely Wilmington, the third world country between Long Beach and San Pedro for fresh fish tacos at the Mexican joint called Shamrocks. Does anything make sense anymore? Then we rode to a classic Triumph shop in San Pedro, where the master Earl build classic Triumph and BSA bobbers. “I don’t restore anything,” Earl said. “I send all the restoration parts to another guy and he ships me custom shit.” Earl has built these bikes for 30 years (310) 218-2979.
Okay, here’s my epiphany. Last night I watched an interview with the President on Fox and it was obvious the interviewer was trying to elicit something from the President regarding the on-going police action in Iraq. Bush told him he studied Lincoln and memorized the Gettysburg address as a young man. He said that Lincoln was panned for the address at the time, but years later it was highly recognized and memorized by students throughout history.
I’ve been reading a series of books by Winston Churchill. They documents the politics after WWI until and through WWII. Last night I read a couple of pages that struck home. He mentioned that most of the Allies after WWI were certain that there would never be another World War and acted accordingly. By 1939 Hitler was posed to storm Poland and the Allies were forced to wake up. Prior to that event German rearmed in violation of a solemn treaty. They took over Austria, carved up Czechoslovakia and built up armaments along the border of France and Germany. If at any point prior to the attack on Poland, the Allies had stepped up and put an end to Hitler, millions of lives would have been saved, billions of dollars, millions of homes and almost a decade of conflict.
Maybe someday we’ll thank Bush for being pro-active against a growing storm of terrorism. Who knows for now? Let’s party, support our troops like crazy. Their efforts now may be saving us from something far more harsh in the future.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
