Rainy Southern California Sunday Post

Hey,

Another crazy day on the wet coast during the CCI show. Ray Wheeler is on his way back from the Morgan Hill show while we wrap up the news.

When I asked him what was hot, he immediately proclaimed, “The new salt flats Wink Eller bike.” Ray has a one track mind. But dig his name: Ray C. Wheeler. That’s his real name and racing is in his blood. But he was also excited about the return of STD. “That’s huge,” Ray said. “They are building some very hot engine products.”

We will bring you all the show scoop next week. In the meantime we were charging the battery in the 250 cc ATK V-twin for a road test. Every time a kid wanders into the Bikernet shop, he or she is impressed with this little inexpensive monster, so we decided to give it a shot. It sells for around $3,950 and Frank is hoping to have them sold in H-D dealerships as an entry-level scooter. We’ll bring you a road test as soon as this fuckin’ weather clears. Let’s hit the news:

BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS–We took on this project to bring another valuable service to Bikernet readers. From time to time we will bring you a new level of classifieds service. This is just one of them. If you test our classifieds, let us know when and where we can make them better:

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ULTRA MOTORCYCLES IS COMING BACK–You will see the first sign of Ultra in the next couple of weeks at Arizona Bike Week. I received a call from the boss Gabe Larsen, and we will bring you more information on Thursday.

–Wrench
http://www.ultracycles.com/

 

 

BLACKED OUT FLH BACK FROM POWDER–  Got all my shit back from powder coat finally. This thing is gonna scare the shit out of all the hockey moms up here!!!

Ian Macdonald
www.bamfieldsportfishing.com
www.bamfieldsportfishing.ca

HOT LEATHERS DAYTONA BIKE WEEK FINAL REPORT, Hot Bikes, Hot Parties, Hot Leathers–  MANCHESTER, CONN (March 18, 2011) – Daytona Beach Bike Week 2011 witnessed an influx of ecstatic bikers, hot parties, and an array of extraordinary bikes. This year’s celebration also proved a success for Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel who is synonymous for offering the best selection of motorcycle merchandise in stores, online and on the road who managed to maintain a large presence during this year’s unprecedented rally.

One of their first stops of the 2011 rally season, Hot Leathers managed to stay very busy during the legendary ten day festival. Not only did they feature a number of impressive and strategically located booths where they showcased their premier products, Hot Leathers also acted as official merchandiser for the renowned festival.

Hot Leathers was also a presenting sponsor at this year’s fourth annual Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Biker Fusion event. One of the most attended charity events during Daytona Beach Bike Week, the fourth installment proved to be a colossal success. Motorcycle builders, industry elite and enthusiasts congregated at the Doghouse Bar and Grill on Main Street Daytona where they raised over $11,000 for Soldiers’ Angels. A volunteer-led non-profit that provides aid and comfort to active servicemen and women of the U.S. military as well as veterans and their families, Soldiers’ Angels go to great lengths to demonstrate care and concern for those who daily fight for our freedom and safety.

In addition to acting as presenting sponsor for the event, Hot Leathers also took the stage at one point to unveil the 2011 Motorcycles as Art exhibition theme and logo. Together with the Legendary Buffalo Chip and celebrated motorcycle artist and photographer, Michael Lichter, this year’s internationally renowned exhibit is entitled, “Slant Artist-An Eccentric View of Motorcycles as Art” and will focus on the works of artist, Jeff Decker. Also unveiled was the new exhibit logo, created by the innovative minds at Hot Leathers.

Daytona Beach Bike Week also served as the official launching pad for Hot Leathers’ fundraising partnership with Soldiers’ Angels and raised almost $700. Continuing in its rich tradition of charitable giving and U.S. military support, Hot Leathers teamed with Soldiers’ Angels to ensure that no soldier goes unloved or unappreciated. As a result of their partnership, Hot Leathers will be giving rally-goers across the country the opportunity to show their support for U.S. troops by donating to Soldiers’ Angels in $1, $5, and $10 increments, as well as the chance to send personalized messages directly to the troops.

Hot Leathers also chose Daytona Beach Bike Week as the culmination to their online model search. Having virtually combed the nation for models that depict the spirit of Hot Leathers, the lucky winners got to experience their very own photo shoot on the beaches of Daytona during Bike Week. Stay tuned, the winners’ photos will soon be featured in national Hot Leathers media.
Proving to be a significant stop on Hot Leathers’ jam-packed 2011 rally tour, the one-of-a-kind motorcycle merchandisers are looking forward to an eventful rally season. For a superior product, innovative designs and huge selection check our Hot Leathers’ full line of apparel and accessories available online or on the road. Or visit them online at www.hotleathers.com to see their full 2011 rally schedule.

–Ken Conte

KNOCKOUT MOTORCYCLE EVENTS–  Bandit, this is Tony at Knockout Motorcycle. I work for Ralph Randolph and I wanted to see if you would be so kind as to add two events we have coming up.

1. A co-sponsored group ride from the shop to the Dirty Dogg on March 26th

2. 1st annual Knockout bike week party

I have attached both fliers of the events and was hoping you could help us out with this promoting it.

–Anthony DiMillo

http://www.knockoutcycles.com

NEW TEXT BOOK FROM THE TEACH, A revised Bobber building book from Kevin Baas–They call him “Teach” but his real name is Kevin Baas. He’s the famous shop teacher from Minnesota – famous because he teaches a shop class with an unusual title: Chopper Building.

Kevin’s book, How to Build an Old Skool Bobber, sold so well it went out of print. Wolfgang Publications is pleased to announce the reprinting of Kevin’s book, complete with all the original how-to information, and three new chapters – including one on Wiring.

The revised edition of How to Build an Old Skool Bobber is available from Wolfgang Publications. This $27.95 book will be in the warehouse by the middle of April. Buy one before publication and pay only $17.95. Let Kevin tell you all he knows about vintage choppers and bobbers, buy his revised book today and save ten bucks. Available at wolfpub.com, or by calling 651 275 0194, 24 hours a day.

BIKERNET OFFICIAL PARTY REPORTER–St Patties Day party in Studio City.

–Quick Throttle Art

2011 Speedweek Cancelled– It is with great disappointment and regret that we must inform all supporters, fans and media that Jake Dolan’s World Land Speed record attempt on the Catavolt Eken Powerbike, is over before it began.

Wet weather last night at Lake Gairdner in north South Australia, has flooded the lake circuit and also cut off the access road, actually trapping some competitors on the circuit.

The event is beyond postponement, so has officially been cancelled.

To say the team is devestated by this shock news, is an understatement.

We are down, but not out.

Please look for more news soon.

Dale Schmidtchen
0401 494 960

You can usually get info from the Dry Lake Racers Australia web site, found at www.dlra.org.au.

–Doc

THE ITALIAN MISTRESS– An Italian husband and wife were having dinner at a very fine restaurant when this absolutely stunning young woman comes over to their table, gives the husband a big open-mouthed kiss, then says she’ll see him later and walks away.

The wife glares at her husband and says, “Who was that?”

“Oh,” replies the husband, “she’s my mistress.”

“Well, that’s the last straw,” says the wife. “I’ve had enough, I want a divorce!”

“I can understand that,” replies her husband, “but remember, if we get a divorce it will mean no more shopping trips to Paris , no more wintering in Barbados , no more summers in Tuscany , no more Jaguar in the garage and no more yacht club. No more credit card and large Bank accounts. But…. the decision is all yours.”

Just then, a mutual friend enters the restaurant with a gorgeous babe on his arm.

“Who’s that woman with Tony?” asks the wife.

“That’s his mistress,” says her husband.

“Ours is prettier,” she replies.
–Buckshot

BIKERNET STAFF TECHNICAL CONSULTANT MOVES FROM MOTORCYCLES TO OIL COMPANY–Another H-D motorcycle tech moves to space exploration during economic downturn–,
Not too bad for a dumb Harley mechanic right?

Dear Neil,
Thank you for submitting your application for a summer internship in the 2011 NASA/GSFC Lunar & Planetary Science Academy (LPSA) in Greenbelt, Maryland. I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected as an intern for the LPSA for the coming summer. You will be working on the project “Dust Mitigation of Mirror Surfaces using SPARCLE” with your mentor, Mr. Fred Minetto.
“A critical problem with space telescopes is the maintenance of contamination free and dust free surfaces. We propose to test the efficacy of electron beams in the cleaning of optical surfaces. We have already demonstrated the effectiveness of electron beams at removing massive amounts of dust from contaminated surfaces at close range using the GSFC patent –protected SPARCLE/SPARCLED (Space Plasma Alleviation of Regolith Concentrations in Lunar Environments by Discharge) Exploration funded technology development. Thus the proposed work would be heavily leveraged off of the hardware built and high vacuum techniques developed for the SPARCLE/SPARCLED effort.

A proof of concept has been observed with the solar wind cleaning of the mirrors on the STEREO spacecraft. However, the applicability of this natural cleaning process is extremely limited since the telescope is required to stare directly at the Sun. The electron beam gun of SPARLE/SPARCLED can serve as a potential solar wind surrogate and maintain optical surface cleanliness.

The major question to be explored here is the adaptability of this technology to cleaning mirror surfaces. This would require the electron gun to be much farther from the surface for complete coverage and also to have an appropriately lower gun luminosity, since the optical systems to be cleaned would be much less contaminated than planetary/ NEO surface explorer surfaces.The intern would support a series of “hands on” tests that will be designed and conducted in vacuum using modified SPARCLE/SPARCLED technology on representatively contaminated optical surfaces. Design improvements will be investigated as experimentation progresses. Resulting research shall produce a prototype that will demonstrate the capability for mirror cleaning.”

This is Neal’s story, what he is doing for his future. This is his path taken for a career change during this economic downturn. I have worked with Neal and know him well. He will succeed.

My story might be leading me to Williston, ND. The Oil Fields. They are looking for truck drivers with a good clean class “A” CDL license. There is a ton work up there. If a person can stand the cold and snow you will make some cash!

There is hope for those who want to work. You just have to where the work is.
As always I will keep you informed.

–PSD

P.S. Jack London ain’t got nothing on me

THE EVILUTION UPDATE–It’s all done and together. Just finishing up the wiring harness. I’ll send you finished assembly pics next week.

Joel Mercado

 

AN OD TO YOU MY BROTHERS– Be the kind of man that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says, “Oh Crap, He’s up!”

Brother, life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forgive the ones who don’t just because you can.

Believe everything happens for a reason.

If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it.

Take a few minutes to think before you act when you’re mad. Forgive quickly.

No one said life would be easy, but it is worth it!

Today is Brother’s day, send this to all your brothers, fathers, sons, nephews, cousins, uncles, friends, etc.

–Happy Brothers Day!

I LOVE YA BROTHER!

To the cool men that have touched my life. Here’s to you!

A real Brother walks with you when the rest of the world walks on you.

–from Bob T.

BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS SUPER WEEKEND BARGAIN, 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE LOADED OUT TR–
$8,750.00

UP FOR SALE IS A VERY CLEAN 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE. THIS BIKE HAS A TON OF STUFF ON IT. THE WHOLE ENGINE AND TRANS IS POWDER COATED BLACK. WHEELS ARE POWDER COATED BLACK. DRAG BARS WITH DIGITAL SPEEDO AND TACH. FORWARD CONTROLS WITH AFTERMARKET PEGS. HAND CONTROLS ARE BLACKED OUT. BADLANDER SEAT WITH QUICK DETACH BACKREST AND LUGGAGE RACK. RINEHART PIPES. THE BIKE SOUNDS AND RUNS AMAZING.
READY FOR SUMMER.

Item Location: NORTH JACKSON, OH

http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/category/1642/FXDC_Dyna_Super_Glide_Custom/post/2149775/2000-HARLEY-DAVIDSON-SUPERGLIDE-LOADED-OUT-TR.html

OFFICIAL BIKERNET ARTIST CLOSING IN ON 15TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO– I fixed the dice on this latest sketch. I also made all of the dice on each spoke a different series of numbers to add some variation. The girl is also finalized in this sketch, the drawing is more sharpened and added some more detail. Let me know what you think!

–George

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Word of the Day for Sunday, March 20, 2011–

largess lar-ZHES; lar-JES; LAR-jes, noun;
also largesse:

1. Generous giving (as of gifts or money), often accompanied by condescension.
2. Gifts, money, or other valuables so given.
3. Generosity; liberality.

Four years after her marriage she exclaimed giddily over her father-in-law’s largess: “He has given Waldorf the Waldorf Astoria Hotel for a birthday present!”
— Stacy Schiff, “Otherwise Engaged”, New York Times, March 19, 2000

The recipients of Johnson’s largesse were understandably indifferent to what propelled him.
— Robert Dallek, Flawed Giant: Lyndon Johnson and His Times, 1961-1973

We need to step up with vast largesse for the Japanese people, you cheap bastards. –Bandit to the Bikernet staff 2011

A swelling chorus has arisen recently to complain that the PRI has been up to its old tricks, showering voters with largesse (ranging from washing machines to bicycles and cash).
— “Mexico’s vote”, Economist, June 24, 2000

Largess is from Old French largesse, “largeness, generosity,” from large, from Latin largus, “plentiful, generous.”

AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE–Visiting Senator Dave Zien at the hospital, James “Doc” Reichenbach, Chairman of the NCOM Board of Directors, reports that Dave is alert and preparing for extensive surgery on his fractured hip, but remains in good spirits and already talking about riding again.

“Please thank everyone for their well-wishes and for keeping me in their hearts,” Zien said, adding “I’m lucky to be alive.”

— Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo

To anyone who cares about Dave Zien & wishes to see him get well:
Dave’s condition is fragile. He remains in ICU. The biggest issue that is going on is the continuous violation of privacy by well meaning people. The family & hospital are pleading with you – PLEASE STOP CALLING & DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VISIT!!!!! This is doing more harm than… good. To get a message to Dave, send an e-mail to vicki@accidentscene.org.

Ace & Ariel Anniversary Celebration at Southern Classic Bike Show–Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the cafe having fully reopened, Ace Cafe London has teamed up with the West Thames Branch of the Ariel Owners Club to celebrate the clubs founding, 60 years ago at the Ace, with a special stand and display at the forthcoming Southern Classic Bike Show to be held at Kempton Park, Saturday 21st May 2011.

The show, open from 10am – 5pm, includes British, Japanese and other motorcycle clubs exhibiting their bikes alongside private entries, trade stands and displays and Kempton’s renowned bike jumble!

All bikes entered into the show receive goodies, and in addition to the club stands competing for 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes, this years show includes a special Ace “Best Cafe Racer” award.

Pairs of tickets to attend the show are up for grabs as raffle prizes at the cafe on both “British & Classic Bike Night” held from 6pm on Wednesday 13th April and Wednesday 11th May.

Make a date with history:

On a foggy Saturday afternoon in November 1951, the Ariel Owners Club held their inaugural meeting at the Ace Cafe, so it’s a great privilege to host the club at the cafe on Sunday 24th July to celebrate their 60th anniversary.

SPEARFISH CABIN AVAILABLE FOR BLACK HILLS RALLY–I thought you might be interested OR know someone interested in a nice little cabin in the Hills for a great price during the Rally.

A friend of mine is renting her place in Spearfish Canyon. I have loads of pix I can forward to give you a feel for the place.

If you personally aren’t interested but forward this to a friend that is, please make certain they drop your name as a recommendation.

Pepper

Cabin in Spearfish Canyon

Recommend 3 to 4 couples, (only 1 bathroom)

$500.00 per week per couple/$250.00 per individual per week

$100.00 damage deposit per person per stay

Cabin is approximately 15 miles from Spearfish.
Private location, 15 feet from creek.
Furnished, 4 bedrooms, 1bath, Kitchen, Wood stove heat

–Pepper S. Massey
Interim Executive Director
Dahl Arts Center/Rapid City Arts Council
605.394.4101 ext 201
605.490.7407 mobile

HOLY SHIT, HYPERFORMANCE 222ci motor–HYPERFORMANCE has completed building a 222ci V-twin motor, which will be used to power a street legal Pro-Street bike in Thailand.

The motor, built for Mario Kleff, is said to produce 290hp / 300lbs torque.

The Street Pro Motor, the fourth built by the company, is based on a set of Duex crank cases which have been machined by Hyperformance to make them suitable for the large capacity of the engine, which runs 5-5/16in bore and 5in stroke. The bottom end held in the cases was manufactured by Paul Matyka of Riverside Cycle and features double tapered Timken bearings for the crank and CNC machined billet steel conrods.

The pistons from Ross carry rings by Hastings and are in cylinders from Hyperformance. These are topped off with R&R Cycle Pro Racing heads, which have been modified by Hyperformance. In order for the motor to be used on the street, the heads have had extra fins welded and bolted on to provide cooling. Inside the heads, Jessel automotive rocker arms are controlled by an Andrews cam and custom 14in pushrods from Smith Brothers, and act on Ferrea valves and springs. The intake ports are 2.45in and the exhaust 2in.

Fuel is fed to the engine via a pair of S&S Super D carbs with 2.15 in venture and there is a nitrous system installed too.

To deal with the power output of the engine Hyperformance machined a special pair of cradle plates that secure the Baker five-speed Torquebox to the motor, with shifting via a Pingel electric shifter. Power transfer is taken care of by a 5in Karata open belt drive, matched to a 13-plate clutch.

Additional detailing on the engine package includes a 1.9Kw Tech Cycle starter, two compression releases on each cylinder and a three-stage nitrous oxide system.

HYPERFORMANCE
Pleasant Hill, Iowa, USA
Tel: 515 266 6381
Fax: 515 263 8006
E-mail: info@kingofcubes.com
www.kingofcubes.com

Published courtesy of AMD

BAKER DRIVETRAIN ON THE ROAD– This month we bring you an update from the road as we are now halfway through our West Coast Seminar Tour. Plus check out the all new BAKER Drivetrain Youtube channel and watch the latest video on using the F5R reverse system!
It’s hard to believe it but Bert and the crew have reached the halfway point on the west coast seminar tour. All along the way they’ve met some great people with a lot of passion for everything that rolls down the road on two wheels. We wanted to send a special thanks to the participating dealerships for opening your doors to BAKER Drivetrain. BAKER will be planning future seminar tours so be sure to stay tuned to find out when we will be headed to your area. You can check out photos from the West Coast Tour by clicking here .
Upcoming Events
3/17 – San Francisco, CA, Dudley Perkins Harley Davidson, Performance Seminar 10:00am
3/19 – 3/20 – Santa Clara, CA, Custom Chrome Dealer Show
3/19 – Waterford, MI, ABC Harley Davidson Performance Seminar 12:00pm
3/22 – Marina del Rey, CA, Bartels’ Harley Davidson, Performance Seminar 12:00pm
3/23 – Henderson, NV, Henderson Harley Davidson, Performance Seminar 10:30am
3/24 – Gilbert, AZ, Saxon Motorcycles, Performance Seminar 6:00pm
3/26 – Grand Junction, CO, Grand Junction Harley Davidson, Performance Seminar 12:00pm
3/29 – Topeka, KS, Topeka Harley Davidson, Performance Seminar 4:00pm
3/30 – St. Louis, MO, Gateway Harley Davidson, Performance Seminar 4:00pm

WOMEN GOTTA PEE– Two women friends had gone for a girls’ night out.
Both were very faithful and loving wives, however they had gotten over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers.

Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to pee, so they stopped in the cemetery.

One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought she would take off her panties and use them..

Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of panties and did not want to ruin them.

She was lucky enough to squat down next to a grave that had a wreath with a ribbon on it, so she proceeded to wipe with that.

After the girls did their business, they proceeded to go home.

The next day, the husband of one of the women was concerned that his normally sweet and innocent wife was still in bed hung over, so he phoned the other husband and said:
“These girl nights have got to stop! I’m starting to suspect the worst. My wife came home with no panties!!”

“Thats nothing,” said the other husband,
“Mine came back with a card stuck to her ass that said…

From all of us at the Fire Station. Well never forget you.’