Hey,
Daytona is in full swing and we have reports rolling in already. Folks ask all the time, if I’m coming to Daytona. Here’s a taste of Sunday at the headquarters. We’re rocking rapidly on the Sunday Post, which includes our Bikernet Blog, comments manager, and answering e-mails.
We are working on the Mudflap girl bikes, our 15th Anniversary logo with the master artist George Fleming, and refining the concept drawing for our FXRs with Chris Kallas.
Tomorrow an official from the City of Los Angeles is coming over to tell us what needs to be done to turn the front of the Bikernet Headquarters into a coffee shop or a tattoo parlor. So we need to clean this joint some.
Out front the city is ripping up the streets to add new signal sensors and widen both corners, Broad Ave, and Harry Bridges. You wouldn’t believe how the building shakes, while I try to get the city to give us a grant to refurbish the exterior of the building and paint a Wilmington Mural on the side. So, I ain’t making it to Daytona this year, but we will bring your reports from the Streets from Rogue and from 2Wheelers shop on main. Let’s hit the news before Sin Wu asks me to wash her car:
TWO CLASSICS FOR SALE, QUICK– He are some pictures of the ’47 Knuckenstein and the ’38 ULH that I have for sale. Belly numbers don’t match on either bike. Both have fresh
motors and are good everyday riders. I’d like $16500 for either bike…
–from Fatbob
FOUR SNACKS FOR WEIGHT LOSS– Eating small, healthful meals throughout the day not only helps keep blood sugar levels stable and energy levels high, but can also help prevent overeating and promote a healthy weight. Start by making your main meals smaller in size and stocking up on healthy, satisfying snack items to round out your day. Good choices include:
1. Fresh or lightly steamed veggies
2. Hummus with whole wheat pita
3. Seasonal fruit with good-quality yogurt and freshly ground flaxseed
4. Whole grain crackers with a small piece of cheese or smoked salmon
These healthy snacks also have the added benefit of being part of the anti-inflammatory diet that I recommend, and can help reduce the incidence of inflammation-related diseases.
–DrWeil.com
SOFIA IS A TRUE GODDESS– This is my choice for the Barmaid in Bandit’s Cantina. You agree??
–PSD
EXCLUSIVE TO BIKERNET–I ran into Frank White recently. He’s been building foreign dirt bikes for a long time, but recently developed a line of V-twins. He’s convinced that H-D dealerships need an entry level motorcycle, like the Blast, at a price folks can afford.
He stopped by recently and brought a 250 cc test bike that goes for about 4 grand. He’s making the rounds of Los Angeles dealers and magazine guys to promote his line directly to dealers, since the factory won’t be too happy about his efforts. The components are manufactured in Korea and shipped to the United States for assembly. We will keep you abreast of the ATK new model situation.
Attached is a picture of the bike at a local Harley Dealership.
“This bike is intended for beginner riders and women who like the Harley Cruiser Styling,” said Frank. “People who see the motorcycle, think it’s a 500 or 600cc motorcycle due to the chassis size. I rode the bike at 7000 feet in Utah for 200 miles at 70 mph. (Top speed is near 90)”
The seat height is the ideal height for women who participate in the Harley Riders Edge program. Women are tired of being the “bitch” and want their own bike these days. With gas approaching $4-$5 gal we will have an new emerging customer base.
People are surprised how low the MSRP is at $3,995.
MSRP $ 4,295 (EFI)
*$ 3,995 (Carburetor)
* Not Available in California
RUSH RACING PRODUCTS NAMED “OFFICIAL EXHAUST OF THE AHDRA”–
Long time AHDRA sponsor Rush Racing Products announces their continued support of the 2011 AHDRA/Screamin’ Eagle Championship Series. And for five years running that support has come in big doses! This year Rush Racing Products is the name and title sponsor for the AHDRA Street Eliminator, Pro Gas and Pro Fuel classes. As if that wasn’t good enough they have also secured the title of “Official Exhaust of AHDRA” for 2011.
“It’s great to have Rush back on board for 2011”, says AHDRA’s Craig Tharpe. “The talent of the Rush team combined with their state of the art manufacturing capabilities has landed them at the top of the “pipe” world. They deliver a beautiful, well-made product that fits and we are glad that our market fits their needs. With the exception of Screamin’ Eagle, Rush Racing Products is our most veteran sponsor. I can’t say enough about how good it is to work with Terry, Lou, Adam, Jeremy, Betty, Katfish and the whole Rush team. Sometimes you just get lucky”.
Check out all the Rush Racing Products available through your local Rush dealer. Download their catalog at www.epiflex.com and check out the latest on facebook/rush racing products.
Medallion Premium Bagger Gauges from Custom Chrome–American made Medallion Premium Bagger Gauges are built to the same rugged OEM standards our custom motorcycle industry demands. Our world class graphic designs are LED backlit, have illuminated pointers with hidden telltale features including Shift Up (unique to Medallion), ABS, Check Engine and Security.
The auto-dimming graphical display also shows Low Fuel, Battery, Cruise, Odometer, Two-trip Odometers, and All Gear Positions 1-6 (unique to Medallion). Kits include Speedometer, Tachometer with LCD display, Oil PSI, Oil Temp, Fuel & Volt gauges with all necessary wire harnesses & brackets. (Factory air temp gauge is replaced with oil temperature gauge, sensor & harness)
Made in the USA. Fits 04-11 Touring models.
670480 USA gauge kit $794.99
670481 Traditional gauge kit $794.99
670482 Sundown gauge kit $794.99
670483 Classic gauge kit $794.99
670484 Flames gauge kit $794.99
670485 POW gauge kit $794.99
TURBO CONNECTION FOR BAGGERS– Here is some Great Turbo info. for baggers. www.rbracing-rsr.com/harleyturbos.htm
–Pablo
AUSTRALIAN COPS SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE — The Western Australian police commissioner Karl O’Callaghan, says the removal of heavy fortification at a Perth motorcycle groups clubhouse will enable police to respond more effectively to organised crime activities.
Members of the Coffin Cheaters MC have four weeks to remove so called fortifications at their Bayswater clubhouse before police forcibly remove them. Last year police applied to the Corruption and Crime Commission to serve a fortification warning notice on the club.
Mr O’Callaghan says lawyers for the Coffin Cheaters have indicated the club will comply with the directions.
“What they actually have to do is remove the railway sleepers from the front and side of the perimeter fence which in some parts is two meters high so that’s got to go, security and surveillance cameras, sensor beams, and solid core internal and external doors,” he said.
Mr O’Callaghan says the legal win sends a clear message to organised crime groups.
He says forcing the removal of the fortifications is one strategy in managing organised crime.
“Because they’re premises which we believe are kept for unlawful purposes we need to be able to get in their quickly and conduct things like searches so it’s not the strategy it’s just one thing which enables us to respond to the problem of organised crime better, quicker and more effectively and obviously get convictions which is what we want to do,” he said.
THE LATEST SPORTSTER PIPE FROM D&D, THE D BOB CAT– The D Bob Cat D has released the 2004 through 2011 Bob Cat Sportster Pipe that improves torque and horsepower by as much as 10% as well as reducing the bark at WOT. The 2-into-1 full pipe comes equipped with heat shields and a flawless finish in black or chrome. Enthusiasts also can select the materials and finishes on the Bob Cat muffler.
The end caps are available in black or chrome with the canister offered in polished aluminum, black or carbon fiber. D Performance Enterprises is using their new Concentric Flow Baffle System on the Bob Cat pipe. It allows for a shorter length of the pipe. The Concentric Flow Baffle System is ideally suited for stock and mildly tuned Sportster engines. This combination delivers the greatest bang for the performance-minded buck. Works with mid-controls and forward-controls.
EVEN ON SUNDAY K&G PEELS BACK PRICES– With the spring warm-up just around the corner, K and G Cycles wants to be sure your bike ready to ride? Last year, you know you said “I’ll do that before Spring”. Here’s your chance!
This week we’re featuring maintenance items that are great bang-for-the-buck deals!
Fresh plugs are sure to fire right! Can’t beat a Champion Copper Plus Spark Plug! Get this 8 pack to keep your shop stocked. Replaces HD# 32317-86A. At 20% off this is a great deal! This week we’re selling them for $26.59
We made these really affordable at 20% off — $261.94
When the spring rains come and your maintenance is done, spend a couple quiet garage hours with a soft rag and this Polish Kit for All Metals. Our do-it all Polish Kit contains: 8 oz. Luster Seal, 8 oz. Chrome Polish, Liquid Metal Polish & 2 oz. Instant Detailer.
Spring Clean Special is 15% off at $25.71
We’re proud to bring you these great prices so you spend less $$ on parts and more on the ride. We’re posting new weekly specials in our Peel-Back Pricing section
Yesterday the pro’s at Hardtailz in San Jose removed the top end to check the head gaskets for a proper seal, Jeff and Ron discovered that both head gaskets were starting to leak after 4,000 miles with the Aerocharger Turbo on a well seasoned 75,000 mile lower end. We also discovered the rocker arm support plate in the front head was broken into two pieces and the lower end is just a little loose after a mere 80,000 miles on a daily ridden, coast to coast, drag strip tested, Bonneville 2x record setter.
Fresh pistons, rings and head gaskets were installed when we added the Turbo set-up in early Aug. for the B U B Bonneville Speed Trials in 2010. Since Bonneville and 90 days of non-riding due to an eye surgery, the hot rod has rolled from NorCal to SoCal many times accumulating over 4,000 miles.
My hot rod has been meticulously maintained by Ron, Jeff and the crew at Hardtailz in San Jose, Ca. The motor and tune up have never missed a beat, sniveled or left me stranded during many cross country trips or during a couple of brief WFO periods while practicing near stealth quiet evading techniques, traction and throttle control.
SOLUTION..
Were shipping the motor to Hyperformance for a complete bottom-end-up rebuild, a fresh set of S&S 41/8″ cylinders, CP Piston will machine two sets (std. and .005 over), of fresh 8.1 compression pistons for the rebuild with thicker crowns to assist in preventing melt downs during high boost periods of total fukin’ insanity, while the front wheel is reaching for the moon ya gently click into 3rd gear… Warp speeds are approaching fast, 4th gear at 5,200 (short shift and stay in the power zone)..160 plus and the sunrise is approaching.
UP COMING..
Looking forward to attending the CCI trade show in Santa Clara the 19th and 20th even though the hot rod is down for maintenance.
–Ray
Think Fast, Ride for your LIFE!
Vice Presidend
Bikernet Tech Department
MICHAEL LICHTER TO REVEAL HIS NEW STURGIS ART EXHIBIT PLAN IN DAYTONA THIS WEEK– I did want to highlight the fact that Mike Lichter will be revealing the theme of this years exhibit at the Biker Fusion event on Thursday March 10th at the Dog House.
In addition he will also be unveiling the new logo that Hot Leathers designed. This will be the 11th year of the exhibit and it will once again be held at the Lichter Exhibition hall at the Legendary Buffalo Chip.
–Ken Conte
MUDFLAP GIRL SCORE OF THE WEEK– I thought you might be interested in this, Page 3.43 in the Custom Chrome Catalog, part number 600614, trucker girl shifter linkage, retails for 59.99.
–Mike Pullin
Bikernet Classifieds Director
VALERIE THOMPSON WORKING WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX TO HELP PUMP UP THE ECONOMY–Valerie and a group of local Phoenix business folks, including Christian Clayton, the boss of Sucker Punch Sally’s, are building a bike for a contest to encourage folks to frequent local Phoenix retailers. It’s a contest and the winner gets the SPS built bobber. Not bad.
“Wondering if you had any spare parts laying around that you would want to donate to our Sucker Punch Sallys Bike Hunt Campaign,” Valerie said. ” Monday is our deadline, but if we had them committed then we are in good shape. I’ve got all the rest of the parts and these are the ones I’m struggling with. Sorry for the last minute email on the parts – It just hit me the other day – hey, maybe Keith might have parts.
We are presenting the bike at AZ Bike Week on April 2nd… getting alot of press – I could send you our press update if you’d like. If you had the parts – you’d be listed as a sponsor etc. on the BikerHunt.com
Need by March 7th – Week
1. Kickstand [stock length]- ds05100039 $62.95
2. Kickstand adjuster-ds240212 $12.95
3. Clutch cable- CCI 27-714 $54.99
4. Frame cup 7 bearing set- CCI 12-253 $45.99
5. Brake Tee- dsmchd015 Value ?
6. Headlight- ds280095 $55.90
7. Rear oil tank mount- Midwest MW5-143 $10.00
8. Speedo- V Twin VT39-0561 SPS cost $59.00
9. Gas tank- 12-724 CCI $79.99
10. Regulator bracket- MW5-233
11. Handle bar control-70239-07 Need $128.00 H-D part
12. BDL Belt Drives: 3″ open belt drive [softail] #EVO-9S (most important part)
1. Exhaust- Krafttech K11042
2. West Eagle: 1-310-787-8577
3. Forward Controls-1936-99 bolt pattern
This is for a Evolution – Big Twin Model 93-99
Contact Valerie if you can help out.
–Valerie Thompson
www.ValerieThompsonRacing.com
2-Time Land Speed Record Holder
ANTIQUE BIKE DISCOVERY OF THE WEEK– Hey Bandit, can you tell me what types of Harleys an years these bikes are. They belong to my girlfriend’s grandpa. Story goes they are still in a barn in Wisconsin.
Thanks for your website, its great. It helps me get through these long winters in Peoria /IL./
–Mike
We reached out to our Antique motorcycle master, Don Whalen: The Harley is a VL circa 1931 thru 1933 looks like maybe it has a later front fender etc. The Indian sitting next to him is an early Four, can’t see enough to be sure of the year likely the same spread ’32 to ’33?
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER NOTION FOR INCREASING STAMINA INSTEAD OF CRANK– Want to increase stamina and express your inner fierceness? Try the Warrior II Pose. It was named in honor of an incarnation of Shiva, a fierce warrior described as having a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet, wielding a thousand clubs. But don’t be intimidated, this pose is fairly simple to master and has numerous benefits – it:
* Strengthens and stretches the legs and ankles.
* Stretches the groin, chest, lungs and shoulders.
* Stimulates abdominal organs.
* Relieves backaches, especially during the second trimester of pregnancy.
* Is therapeutic for carpal tunnel syndrome, flat feet, infertility, osteoporosis and sciatica.
–DrWeil.com for more info
SUNDAY BIKERNET CLASSIFIED KILLER DEAL OF THE WEEKEND– A 1991 Sportster, it looks to be well maintained and would make a great everyday rider or would be a great foundation for a custom build. A great price, it won’t be around long at this price! Check out the BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, you never know what you will find !!!!
–MIKE the STEALTH
1991 Sportster for only
$2,950.00
Runs great,sounds good, ready to ride. New back tire and battery.5-speed and belt drive. Too many toys.
Item Location: ATTALLA, AL
http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/category/1727/XLH_883_Sportster/post/2137919/1991.html
THE CUSTOM CHROME DEALER SHOW IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC–The doors open on Sunday, March 20th at 10 am at the Santa Clara Convention center in Santa Clara, CA.
We have about 100 suppliers showing their new products like RevTech, S&S, Cycle Vision, Rinehart Racing, Ness, Thunderheart, BDL, Avon Grips, Baker, Hawg Wired, Bagger Nation, FBI, Jammer and many more.
The North American Championship of the Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series is going to have the finals at our Show as well. Please check www.customchromebikeshows.com
Admission is $10 for the Sunday
Arlen, Cory and Zach, Dave Perewitz, Paul Yaffe, Grady Pfeiffer, Howard Stubbins, Paul Hughes, Gerald Rinehart, hopefully Randy Aron will be on hand.
This is going to be a very cool and classy event – don’t miss it! Check
–Holger Mohr
Chief Executive Officer
Custom Chrome
NEW JERSEY BLUE LAW GOES AWAY, FOREVER– New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation ending the state’s blue law banning sales of powersports vehicles on Sundays.
State Sen. Donald Norcross, D-5, Camden, sponsored the bill that Christie signed yesterday.
“With our dealerships closed for business on Sunday, consumers were heading across the river to make their purchases at bike shops in neighboring states,” Norcross told the Gloucester County Times. “Especially in this economy, we need to give businesses the tools they need to remain competitive.”
Counties, most notably Bergen, may keep their Sunday sales bans locally. The measure does not affect the state’s Sunday ban on automobile sales.
–Posted by Holly Wagner
Published courtesy of Dealernews: www.dealernews.com
BUSINESS OWNERS TURN ATTENTION TO BIKERS– Bikers get their chance to take over Daytona Beach.
With Speed Weeks successfully concluded, area business owners, hoteliers and tourism officials in Volusia and Flagler counties look forward to the 70th Bike Week, running Friday through March 13, hoping great weather will draw northern bikers and the rising economy will loosen their wallets.
Bike Week brings in an estimated 500,000 people and more than $300 million, according to the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.
“Certainly, 30 million people seeing the Daytona 500 (on TV) and the beautiful 80 degree weather should help,” said Gary Brown, owner of the Sun Viking Lodge.
Brown said Wednesday that Bike Week reservations were about on par with last year so far, but he was hopeful he’d be ahead as Bike Week nears.
“They’re a group that makes last-minute reservations,” he said.
Tim Stockman, a vice president with hotel management group Inner Circle, said some properties are getting close to sold out already.
“We’re looking at some very strong bookings,” Stockman said. “It looks like people are booking a little bit earlier than they have been in the past few years, which we feel is a very good economic indicator.”
To the north in Flagler, business leaders expect the racing momentum to continue with bikers looking for a different experience.
“We’re coming right off race weeks when a lot of the hotels were full and a lot of the restaurants were full,” said Doug Baxter, president of the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates. But since bikers are in the area to ride, they are more mobile than race fans, he said.
“People like to get away from the busyness of Daytona,” Baxter said. “We’re seeing more and more people gravitating up to Flagler County each year. Our campgrounds are doing real well, too.”
Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau President Janet Kersey said area hotels in general were fuller than last year for Speed Weeks, which bodes well for Bike Week. She agreed the races gave Daytona’s weather good publicity.
“It just made the Daytona Beach Area very beautiful to people who are probably knee-deep in snow,” she said.
For the bureau’s part, Kersey said it is using online marketing and social media to tell bikers about some of the more off-the-beaten-track things they can do for Bike Week.
“We’ve positioned it more like a vacation on two wheels,” she said.
So far, Kersey said, inquiries and bookings for Bike Week have been up from 2010.
Bob Davis, president and CEO of the Hotel and Lodging Association of Volusia County, said the feedback he’d heard from hotels indicated most of them were up a little during Speed Weeks from 2010. He’d heard good things about the upcoming event, too.
“They say reservations are really coming in now,” Davis said. “The phones are starting to ring big-time for Bike Week.”
Mandy Rossmeyer Campbell of Destination Daytona Harley-Davidson couldn’t discuss specific sales figures, but she said heavy traffic during Speed Weeks had the dealership excited to welcome the bikers.
“Everything will be ready to go, and because it’s the 70th year, we have great expectations,” she said.
Carl Morrow of Carl’s Speed Shop on Beach Street said he doesn’t usually get much traffic from Speed Weeks, and this year wasn’t any different. But he’s hopeful bikers will turn out in force for Bike Week.
“Everybody being frozen in up north like that, they probably will all have cabin fever, I bet,” he said.
Morrow said he doesn’t have a specific sales goal, but is looking to do better than last year.
“We’ll be grateful for all the ones we can get, and we don’t want to jinx ourselves by a number we may not live up to,” he said.
At Pub 44 in New Smyrna Beach, manager Chip Dinker was equally optimistic, although he said Speed Weeks was about on par with last year.
“If the weather is as good as it’s going to be, it’s going to be the best Bike Week in 10 years,” Dinker said. “That’s our forecast, and hopefully we’re right.”
By HILARY LEHMAN, Business writer, DAYTONA NEWS JOURNAL, Staff Writer Aaron London contributed to this report.
–from Rogue
DON’T MISS 2WHEELERS ON MAIN STREET IN DAYTONA– Buell motor Sluster. See her on Main Sin front of 2 Wheelers.
–DONA
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BIKERNET UNIVERSITY– Geography Lesson of the Day–
That concludes our Geography Lesson of the Day!
–Peter Gray
ULTIMATE BUILDER CUSTOM BIKE COMPETITION FINALE TO TAKE PLACE AT DAYTONA BEACH BIKEWEEK– Daytona Beach (March 3, 2011) – The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows is set to host the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Competition: United States Championship, at Ocean Center Daytona Beach Wednesday, March 9 to Friday, March 11. This elite custom motorcycle builder competition will feature winners from previous stops on the tour, as well as local custom bikes from the Daytona Beach area. Top winners will receive up to $6,000, for first place in class.
From New York to California, more than 300 custom builders have competed in the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Competition for a piece of the $90,000 cash purse prize. All participants in the Daytona competition will receive a professional photo shoot of their bike, in studio, at the show. Winners will be announced on Friday, March 11, at 3:00 p.m.
The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Competition uses a three class format with motorcycles categorized as freestyle, modified Harley or performance custom. Judging will be conducted by the competitors themselves, with the top five builders in each class receiving awards, as well as a special “people’s choice” award to the builder who receives the most votes from show attendees.
For the first time ever, Progressive Insurance is the title sponsor for the 12-city tour. The show will be open to the public Wednesday, March 9 through Saturday, March 12, at Ocean Center Daytona Beach, located at 101 North Atlantic Avenue, in Daytona Beach. Show hours are Wednesday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the event is FREE. For more information, call 800/331-5706, text “MOTO” to 23333 (standard text messaging rates apply) or visit www.motorcycleshows.com
BIKERNET FARM MEMO FROM SENIOR FARMER– He had a large pond in the back. It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some apple, and peach trees.
One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn’t been there for a while, and look it over.
He grabbed a five-gallon bucket to bring back some fruit.
As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.
As he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond.
He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end.
One of the women shouted to him, ‘we’re not coming out until you leave!’
The old man frowned, ‘I didn’t come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked.’
Holding the bucket up he said, ‘I’m here to feed the alligator…’
Some old men can still think fast.
–Robin Hartfiel
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY SUNDAY WORD OF THE DAY FOR THE MIDDLE EAST–demagogue DEM-uh-gog, noun:
1. A leader who obtains power by means of impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populace.
2. A leader of the common people in ancient times.
This was to have held a sculpture of a Roman charioteer driving four horses, but the work was never completed, leaving behind what looks like a diving board or a futurist balcony, ideally suited for a demagogue exhorting a throng below.
— Michael Z. Wise, “A Fascist Utopia Adapted for Today”, New York Times
A consummate demagogue, McCarthy played upon cold war emotions and made charges so fantastic that frightened people believed the worst.
— Arthur Herman, Joseph McCarthy
Even when he showed his true colors as a demagogue and trickster, Stalin did so in such a crisp and weighty, confidence-inspiring manner that he bewitched not only his conversational partner but himself as well.
— Milovan Djilase, Fall of the New Class, July 11, 1999
Demagogue derives from Greek demagogos, “a leader of the people,” from demos, “the people” + agogos, “leading, one who leads,” from agein, “to lead.”
OKAY, SO NO DAYTONA FOR THE BANDIT–So that means you’ll see a feature on Jennifer next week from Jerry Southworth. The sharp Sporty was built by Jason Summer, of Salt Lake. It’s going to be a week of Sportsters with another Sporty feature from Peter Linney shot on the beach in Long Beach, California.
Then I promised the Harmon frame hot rod feature from Denco Custom in BC. Plus we’ll have reports from Daytona, as if I was there stumbling from Party to party.
Hell, hopefully we will bring you the second Mudflap girl FXR choppers build as the Spitfire frames and girder front ends are finished. So it’s never a dull moment around here, whether we’re on the road or sequestered in the Port of Los Angeles ghetto.
Ride forever,
–Bandit 
