Hey,
This is going to be a wild one, and I’m trying to shorten it, so I can finish wiring my Mudflap Girl FXR. It dawned on me that I have no hydraulic brake lines for this puppy. Well, actually John Reed sent me some, but I just haven’t headed down that road yet. If I don’t have the required lengths from John, I can run up to Baker performance with the appropriate lengths, and in five minutes they will cut, install junctions and turn them over to me.
The point is I need some time in the shop to figure out the wiring, then it’s all downhill, and she’ll be running. I’m still at the crossroads regarding building a raw motorcycle, but WTF I’m almost there. It could be running for the Love Ride this coming weekend.
Okay, hang on for this news. It’s controversial, packed with cute girls, and bad jokes.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS FINDINGS– The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.
— Mark Twain
The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
— Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)
There is no distinctly Native American criminal class…save Congress.
— Mark Twain
What this country needs are more unemployed politicians.
— Edward Langley, Artist (1928-1995)
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
— Thomas Jefferson
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
— Aesop
–from Bob Clark
UNBELIEVABLE: WHAT’S THIS, A LEADER WITH BALLS ???– Australia says NO – Second time she has done this!
Australian Prime Minister does it again!!
This woman should be appointed Queen of the World. Truer words have never been spoken.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard – Australia
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law, were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
Separately, Gillard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying she supported spy agencies monitoring the nation’s mosques.
Quote:
‘IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians. ‘
‘This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom’
‘We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society. Learn the language!’
‘Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.’
‘We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.’
‘This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, ‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.’
‘If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.’
–from Buckshot
MOTORCYCLE SALES IN AUSTRALIA UP– in the third quarter of 2011, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
In the nine months to the end of September, 77,129 motorcycles were delivered to Australian customers, representing an increase of 3319 motorcycles (or 4.5 per cent) over the same period in 2010.
26,750 motorcycles were delivered in the third quarter alone (between July and September).
FCAI motorcycle manager Rhys Griffiths said the strong sales figures were representative of significant growth in the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) segment, which has grown 25.8 per cent year-to-date (compared with 2010).
“Growth in motorcycle sales – particularly in the ATV and scooter segments – continues to significantly outpace other automotive sectors in Australia,” he said.
“Strong up-take in the ATV segment is likely to be the result of the economic recovery in regional and rural Australia earlier in the year, where drought has been a mitigating factor for several years.”
Mr Griffiths said sales of scooters also continued to expand, with the segment growing 12.1 per cent year-to-date when compared with 2010.
“Strong growth of scooter sales and the resilience of overall road bike sales suggest commuters are finding motorcycles to be a practical solution to high fuel prices and inner city traffic congestion.
“Despite road-bike sales falling 1.5 per cent year-to-date, the segment is still the largest in the market, accounting for 36.9 per cent of all motorcycles sold,” he said.
Seven of the top 10 motorcycles remain off-road dirt-bikes: testament to the ongoing popularity of motorcycling as a recreational sport in Australia.
The off-road segment is the second largest, accounting for 24,154 sales (31.3 per cent market share).
16,021 ATV deliveries (year-to-date) represented a 20.7 per cent market share (up from 17 per cent in 2010), while scooter sales increased to 8485 for a market share of 11 per cent (up from 10 per cent in 2010).
Motorcycle sales in Australia peaked in 2008, with 114,210 motorcycles delivered to customers that year.
Mr Griffiths said 2011 sales would likely fall short of this mark, but he is encouraged by the recovery in sales following significant falls in 2009 and 2010.
Japanese manufacturers continue to dominate sales. Honda was the number one brand, delivering 16,536 motorcycles to the end of September.
Yamaha was in second position to the end of June with 14,129 sales, followed by Suzuki (9556), Kawasaki (7326) and Harley Davidson (4508).
Honda’s evergreen CT110 model, sold almost exclusively to Australia Post as a delivery bike, is the best selling single model to the send of September with 1726 deliveries.
Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R road bike is the second best seller with 1562 deliveries, followed by the Honda CBR250R (1528 sales).
–from Doc Robinson
Heavy Duty Magazine, Australia
BAD JOKE ARCHIVES– Went for my routine checkup today and everything seemed to be going
fine until he stuck his index finger up my butt! Do you think I should change dentists?
A wife says to her husband you’re always pushing me around and talking behind my back. He says what do you expect? You’re in a wheel chair.
I was explaining to my wife last night that when you die you get reincarnated but must come back as a different creature. She said she would like to come back as a cow. I said, “You’re obviously not listening”.
–from Keith Silcox
ADVANCED ALGAE AUSTRALIA TESTING RESULTS–Overnight we tested the three wastewater samples from New Hopes mine in order to establish which sample will produce the best algae for their AAA plant.
Just check out the middle one which shows an algae with oil density we have never experienced before – could be near 90%?
Most would not realize how exciting this is for us as we continue to further break new ground with our technology.
We are shutting shop early today and heading for a late celebration lunch
–Ramon
Advanced Algae Australia
NEW INDIAN FRANCHISE DEAL–We ran into a local H-D dealership recently. They also housed the Indian line of motorcycles, but the motorcycles were missing.
Apparently the new Franchise agreement mirrors the H-D agreement and the restrictions are foreboding, plus the plan is to build only 80 Indians next year as Polaris begins to develop their strategy for 2013.
I would imagine most production bikes will be built for testing. Hopefully the new owners will address some design flaws from the last configuration. They have the opportunity of a lifetime at their feet. They just need to follow the Indian heritage to the most magnificent examples of the Indian line-up and rock and roll.
It’s going to be exciting.–Bandit
INDIAN HELP CENTER WEB SITE–
We have a website called “Indian legacy Riders” that is also a group. This website started out years ago as “Gilroy Indian Riders”. We created the originally to help Gilroy Indian riders after the closing of Gilroy Indian.
The site provides all the drawings and prints that I purchased from the auctioneer. Any Gilroy owner can get just about any drawing he needs to keep his bike running. In fact, he could probably build his own bike from the data base of drawings.
In addition, we have all the manuals for Gilroy posted for free plus all the recalls. A few months ago someone suggested we cut and paste solutions to problems that were being discussed on our forum- which was also called the “Gilroy Riders Forum but now is called “The Indian legacy Riders Forum” (www.indianlegacyriders.com ) and (http://www.crazyhorsemotorcycles.com/forums/)
The site has become more popular since the brief conflict with Polaris.
— John L. White
EUROPEAN NEWS: 110,000 MOTORCYCLISTS SAY NO TO MANDATORY INSPECTIONS–Today in Brussels representatives of the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) delivered the bulk of 110,000 signatures from citizens across Europe opposing plans of the European Commission’s to make periodical inspections (PTI) mandatory for motorcycles.
The petition was widely circulated and signed by riders in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Ireland, Norway and Denmark when FEMA launched its campaign “No To Mandatory Inspections” in November 2010.
The campaign started in reaction to a public consultation held online from July to September 2010, where the European Commission asked citizens for their opinion on the extension of PTI to motorcycles. In countries where PTI is not mandatory for motorcycles riders immediately called their associations to react.
PTI, or mandatory roadworthiness testing, only applies to powered two-wheelers in some countries in the European Union.
FEMA argues that an extension of PTI will not improve road safety, and only represents an unjustified additional financial burden on motorcyclists. There is no conclusive evidence of a positive impact on safety. Technical failures only account for 0.3% of motorcycle accidents, and only a fraction could be avoided by bi-annual inspection schemes.
Countries that enforce inspections do not display better safety results, therefore PTI schemes for motorcycles should be left to the discretion of national governments.
FEMA General Secretary Aline Delhaye says, “The Commission is barking at the wrong tree: there is no need for harmonisation of inspections for motorcycles It looks like a good idea but it’s not, it only means more expenses for users, for no safety benefit. The European Union should instead focus on the real issues if it wants to improve safety: training, driver behaviour and infrastructure; as proposed by the European Parliament last week.”
A delegation of FEMA members from FFMC France and NMCU Norway handed over the petition to Mrs. Marit Ruuda at the seat of the Commission in Brussels, who received it on the behalf of Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas.
FEMA – Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations
Rue des Champs 62
1040 Brussels, Belgium
Tel +32 2 7369047
Fax +32 2 7369401
info@fema-online.eu
BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING NOTES–
One day, a man came home and was greeted by his wife dressed in a very Sexy nightie. ‘Tie me up,’ she purred, ‘and you can do anything you want.’ So he tied her up and went golfing.
–Riche
BIKERNET 1928 SHOVELHEAD REPORT– Hope all is going good for ya . Quick question as I had something strange happen on the Shovel. Rode the shovel about 100 miles today. I got
it home– all fine. Went to start it tonight & it broke the primary belt.
Could this be caused by the bike sitting so long & the belt getting week or taking a set from time or should I be looking another direction? I
will order the new belt soon & put it all back together in a few weeks ( next time I am home) . Otherwise this bike is a blast & you can not take
it anywhere It attracts alot of attention.
After receiving the 1928 Shovelhead, I spent the evening going over it as I knew it had not been ridden since it was delivered to
Bikernet’s top secret headquarters. The Shovelhead Engine assembled by Jim’s has not had more then 30 minutes of run time on it in the 7 years of it’s existence, this meant that everything was suspect and I would treat it like a brand new build. So while the battery was on the charger
I proceeded to check the fluids. So, I spin off the oil cap & notice that it is empty, just figured Bandit drained the oil bag before shipment (boy was i wrong as upon start up it deposited 2.5 quarts of 60 wt on my garage floor that had found it’s way into the engine in the 7 years of
sitting idle).
I proceeded to add 2.5 quarts of Spectro 50wt, then moved onto the trans fluid level in the JIMS 5-speed which checked out fine.
Then proceeded to check all the little nuts and bolts holding this nimble little rigid hopefully together. After using enough Loc-Tite to
hold the space shuttle together I decided it was time to move on to the tires, Fuel & Oil Lines, Brakes, & other stuff that might keep my ass
alive for another couple days.
The Dunlop tires installed originally had dry rotted to the point that it was time for a couple new 21 inch tires & to be safe I replaced
the tubes and checked the trueness of the powdercoated rims. After a day of running Bike shop to Bike shop I moved on to the fuel lines, The
pingle petcock had decided that it was feeling neglected and decided to start losing fuel. Back to the bike shop for a Pingle rebuild kit,
Damn, I miss have a fully equipped shop at the ready. At least while I was on this jaunt around the county I stopped and picked up new fuel & oil
Lines, just in case I needed to replace them.
After the Petcock was rebuilt I tore into the fuel lines & sure enough dry rot had gotten to
the crossover line between the fuel tanks, Luckily the designer of this bike made provisions & it was an easy job to replace the crossover without having to be a olympic gymnast. The oil lines where in much better shape & looked as good as the day they where put on this bike so
after pouring 1 gallon of premium unleaded into the tanks it was time for moment I had been working for, will It start?
–Richard Kranzler
HAWG LAKES DISOVERY BY BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT–Check out www.hawglakes.com, it is 12 miles east of my place and 15 miles south of exit 178 on I-40 and the road is pretty smooth as Ok roads go.
Hammer sure gives us a hard time but we are trying to build a new crosstown freeway. I will be there tomorrow and will send you some Pics.
–Bill May
BIKERNET GOVERNMENT EVALUATION CENTER–Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Security but your employer did too. It totaled 15% of your income before taxes. If you averaged only $30K over your working life, that’s close to $220,500.
If you calculate the future value of $4,500 per year (yours & your employer’s contribution) at a simple 5% (less than what the govt. Pays on the money that it borrows), after 49 years of working you’d have $892,919.98.
If you took out only 3% per year, you’d receive $26,787.60 per year (that’s $2,232.23 per month) and it would last better than 30 years (until you’re 95 if you retire at age 65) and that’s with no interest paid on that final amount on deposit! If you bought an annuity and it paid 4% per year, you’d have a lifetime income of $2,976.40 per month.
The folks in Washington have pulled off a bigger Ponzi scheme than Bernie Madhoff ever had.
Entitlement my butt, I paid cash for my social security insurance!!!! Just because they borrowed the money, doesn’t make my benefits some kind of charity or handout!!
Congressional benefits —- free healthcare, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days, free cell phones, subsidized housing, now that’s welfare, and they have the nerve to call my social security retirement entitlements?
We’re “broke” and can’t help our own Seniors, Veterans, Orphans, Homeless.
In the last months we have provided aid to Haiti , Chile , and Turkey . And now Pakistan ……home of bin Laden. Literally, BILLIONS of DOLLARS!!!
Our retired seniors living on a ‘fixed income’ receive no aid nor do they get any breaks while our government and religious organizations pour Hundreds of Billions of $$$$$$’s and Tons of Food to Foreign Countries!
They call Social Security and Medicare an entitlement even though most of us have been paying for it all our working lives and now when it’s time for us to collect, the government is running out of money. Why did the government borrow from it in the first place? Imagine if the *GOVERNMENT* gave ‘US’ the same support they give to other countries.
–from Lanier3502
BIKER SLAIN AT HELLS ANGELS FUNERAL–
SAN JOSE — A man was shot and killed at a funeral for a slain Hells Angels member in San Jose on Saturday, after which someone tampered with the crime scene, police said.
The victim, a member of the Hells Angels, was shot at the Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park at 300 Curtner Ave. about 12:50 p.m., police said. A friend identified the victim as Steve Tausan, 52, who ran a bail bonds company in San Jose.
Tausan was pronounced dead at a local hospital about 1:45 p.m. There was no immediate word of an arrest.
The violence erupted while thousands of fellow Hells Angels members were attending a funeral for Jeffrey Pettigrew, the president of the San Jose chapter of the motorcycle club.
Police said Pettigrew was shot and killed by Ernesto Manuel Gonzalez, an alleged member of the rival Vagos motorcycle gang, at John Ascuaga’s Nugget casino in Sparks, Nev., on Sept. 23. Gonzalez, 53, of San Jose was arrested by a UCSF police officer in San Francisco six days later.
After the shooting Saturday, police determined that someone had tried to cover up what had happened, said Officer Jose Garcia, a San Jose police spokesman.
“When the officers arrived – and it was moments after the shooting – they noticed that the scene appeared to have been tampered with,” Garcia said. He declined to elaborate.
Garcia did say that police officers reporting for Saturday’s 3 p.m. shift were put on what he characterized as “heightened alert.”
In August 1997, a customer at the Pink Poodle, a strip club west of San Jose, was beaten to death. The club’s manager and Tausan, a bouncer at the club at the time, were later tried for murder and acquitted in 1999 on the grounds of self-defense.
Henry K. Lee, Chronicle Staff Writer
SAMSON EXHAUSTS ANNOUNCED– today that now through the end of the year, Samson will ship to dealers free of charge all orders over $199.00. In addition to this new program, Samson also announced a new volume discount where dealers ordering 3 sets of pipes or more will receive their normal dealer discount plus an additional 15% discount. These are just a couple of the many ways Samson is trying to assist dealers with sales in this down economy.
Additionally, Samson introduces their new “Cannons” exhaust, part of their Legend Series (two individual pipes on one side) for most Harley-Davidson Dressers and Road Kings. This high performance exhaust system has been designed and tuned to produce maximum horsepower, torque and awesome sound. Every exhaust manufactured by Samson is dyno tested before going into mass production for the ultimate in performance. The removable 2 ?” massive one-piece “full coverage” heat shields are pre-installed and the system is ready to bolt on right out of the box.
Samson has over 675 different styles to choose from and they have all styles available for Harley’s new 2012 model lineup. So take advantage of Samson’s new dealer discount and increase your shop’s profits…
Additional Features and Benefits:
• Fits 2010-2012 Harley Davidson Dresser or Road King models (Spacers-Drag Specialties Part # 1622-0243) for left passenger foot peg is required for the FLHX Road Glide and FLTRX Street Glide)
• O2 sensor ports accept O.E.M. / Aftermarket Sensors
• Two stepped high performance system produces up to 20% more horsepower
• Mounting hardware included
• Equipped with 1 3/4″ diameter x 10″ long removable baffles
• Awesome deep tone (Listen to them on Samson’s website)
• Available in luxurious chrome or “sinister” black ceramic (special request)
• Limited 1 year warranty
• MSRP: $699.95
Check out Samson Exhaust’s entire product line at www.samsonusa.com
Please don’t hesitate to call me at 714-280-8537 with any questions you may have regarding this PR Release.
As always…many thanks for your continued support!
— Rick
NEW EPA BILL–
I’d like to bring to your attention a bill that Congressman Sensenbrenner introduced. H.R. 3199 will require the EPA to seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of 15 percent ethanol blend gasoline. E-15 may have dangerous effects on motorcycle engines. However, the EPA continues to push forward with their mandates.
Help spread the word about this important legislation by asking your Member of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 3199.
Sincerely,
Todd Washam
Office of Jim Sensenbrenner
202.225.5101
Bill introduced to require EPA to seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of 15 percent ethanol —
Take Action!
Urge your Representative to support today!
On October 14, 2011, Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced H.R. 3199. This bill would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of 15 percent ethanol blend (E15) gasoline.
“The EPA’s decision to allow E15 into the marketplace will impact every American who owns a car, lawnmower or boat,” Sensenbrenner said. Automakers insist that using E15 will void warranties, lower fuel efficiency and cause premature engine failure. In off-road engines, the effects can even be dangerous for users.
“There are serious concerns that the EPA used only one Department of Energy test and rushed E15’s introduction into the marketplace,” Sensenbrenner said. “This test was limited in scope and ignored a plethora of evidence – albeit inconvenient evidence for the EPA – that shows E15 gasoline has a negative effect on engines.”
The Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, chaired by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), held a hearing entitled “Hitting the Ethanol Blend Wall: Examining the Science on E15” on July 7. To watch an archived webcast of the hearing, click here.
The new E15 gasoline formulation may appear at a fueling station near you and you need to be careful where you use this new fuel blend. That is because the EPA, in October 2010, approved E15 for use in model year 2007 and newer light duty vehicles (cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles). In January 2011, it added model year 2001-2006 light duty vehicles to the approved list.
Riders should pay attention to this list because no motorcycles or ATVs are currently listed.
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is concerned about E15 because it burns hotter than gasoline that contains a lesser amount of ethanol. In engines not designed to dissipate that extra heat, damage in the form of premature wear can result. Although this is a concern in all motorcycles, it’s particularly problematic for air-cooled engines found in many bikes. Moreover, use of E15 may even void the manufacturer warranty.
Since the approved list includes many light-duty vehicles in use today, refineries, distributors, and fueling stations may choose to offer primarily E15 gasoline because of this action by the EPA. This should concern all motorcyclists and off-highway enthusiasts since this may affect the availability of gasoline with less or no ethanol (E10 or E0).
We need your help to pass H.R. 3199. You can find contact information for your Representative at AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issues & Legislation, then enter your zip code in the “Find your Officials” box. A prewritten e-mail is available for you to send to your federal elected official immediately by following the “Take Action” option and entering your information.
For more information on this issue, read the August issue of American Motorcyclist magazine, which includes a column entitled “Alcohol and Motorcycles Don’t Mix.” To view the column, click here.
In a previous AMA alert, Representative Sensenbrenner also introduced H.R. 748. This bill would prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol in certain vehicles. For more information on H.R. 748, click here.
Again, the AMA urges you to write your Representative today and ask them to support H.R. 748 and H.R. 3199.
EDITOR OF IN THE WIND CHECKS IN–Who woulda guessed that on a Saturday night I’d be here fact-checking our Sturgis feature for the next issue of In The Wind–March 2012, No. 148, when, lo and behold I came across your 30-Year Retrospective article in the Buffalo Chip Gazette!
Cowinkidink (coincidence)? Who knows, but it did set me bolt upright and off my dead ass to remember these 35-year-old shots I recently converted to digital. Got a little of everything–Las Virgenes office, Tex, his friend Roger Anderson, your Thousand Oaks house, even Lou Kimzey at the luncheon when he broke the news about moving to the ranch (Dustman wearing lederhosen, etc.)
Hey–I forgot–in your story you talk about Mike Lichter shooting Sturgis in ‘81 like he was the first guy there, I went with my dog Zeppelin in 1978. We ran 6 pages by The Cub in ER December ‘78, No. 66. Aw shit, sounds like another episode of…The Sniveler. Oh well. Take it easy, bro, I gotta crash. Go Raiders.
Ride easy,
–Kim
Kim Peterson,
Editor In The Wind Magazine
Assoc. Ed., Easyriders Magazine
Paisano Publications, LLC
REPORT FROM CROFT LEATHER–I just released my new logo and website, www.croftleather.com
I participated in a Rock n Roll Celebrity Donate Life Charity Auction, the winner won a handmade seat to their desire. The winner was from Texas, so he wanted to show his pride towards the state he resides in.
The other seat was for the Down & Dirty Chopper that Choppers Inc built. The owner of the bike wanted to freshen up the seat. I was very happy with the results.
I have been getting into Garage Art over the past year, and learning how to cover just about anything unique. I really enjoy doing bottle labels, they display nicely in custom shops and garages.
The Hand Made seat is my most recent work and is available for purchase. These styles of seats are my favorite and look great on hardtail motorcycles.
–Adam
OFFICIAL TEAM HANCOCK RACING REPORT–
I can officially say that I am now the 2011 World Speedway Champion and boy does that feel great!! I went into the final round of the SGP Series last Saturday night in Gorzow, Poland, with the world title already in hand but wanted to finish the season on the podium as well. After lots of rain prior to the practice on Friday, the track staff worked hard to prepare the track so that we could continue with practice. All went ahead as usual and practice finished just the way we wanted it to. Most figured that I might not take the meeting serious already having the title to my name, but that only motivated me to win even more.
On race day, the weather played havoc again with heavy rain off and on all day. The track was extremely wet before the start of the race and again the track staff worked hard to get it race ready. They did just that and we started on time. I started off with a win and making great starts overall. That was really important as the track conditions were not the best for passing. After round 4, I had scored 11 out of 12 points and then the heavens opened again. They managed to complete 4 rounds of racing before the officials took the decision to cancel the race due to safety; and it was the right decision. At that point, I was top scorer of the night, so I was named the overall winner of the event and stood on top of the podium once again. What a great feeling knowing that I really wanted to finish on top.
I stood on top of the podium twice that evening! One was for the winner of the event and then for the official ceremony of the World Title. My whole family, crew, sponsors and friends were present on the infield for the celebration prize giving. To stand on the podium and listen to the American National Anthem 2 times was completely overwhelming! I will live on this one for a long time or until the next time.
In the same week as this last round of the SGP, I secured 2 other Gold Medals for my Polish Club Falubaz-Zielona Gora and my Swedish club Piraterna-Motala! This gave me a total of 5 Gold Medals for 2011 with the World Title, Czech League-Mseno and Danish Super League-Slangerup. The Polish Ekstra League title was the first in my career of racing in Poland and also the first Gold for the Swedish club’s history. What an incredible year it has been. I can honestly say that I have been involved in 4 of the best possible teams that any rider could ask for. Mostly younger riders, but great personalities and open minded. That’s the way to WIN!
To top the season off, young Polish rider Maciek Janowski, who we have assisted for a number of years now, secured his first World Title on Sunday by winning the final round of the Under 21 World Championship in Gniezno, Poland! Huge congratulations to Maciek as he is one of the greatest kids you could ever meet and a tremendous talent in the sport. I know that he is not an American but he is the next closest thing for me and has a great future ahead. Watch this kid!!
I want to take the opportunity to say thank you to my family (Wife- Jennie, Kids- Wilbur & Bill), mechanics & crew (Rafal Haj, Bodzio Spolny, Richard Child, and Stefan Andersson), my fans and all the great sponsors listed below for making this season and my career such a success! I could not have done it without all of you:
SYSTEM EDSTRÖM, MONSTER ENERGY, REDLINE OIL, MOTION PRO INC, TROY LEE DESIGNS, KW SPEEDWAY PRODUCTS, JOKER MACHINE, PRODRIVE, JOE HUGHES INT., TCX BOOTS, DOMINO, BITUBO, OAKLEY, NGK SPARK PLUGS, GM ENGINES, NEB ENG, POWER BALANCE, SPECIALISED AEROSOLS, SELLE DALLE VALLE, STUHA FRAMES, TECHMAX, SÖDERBERGS MATTLEASING, MERCEDES BENZ STOCKHOLM.
Thanks again for all your support and now we are on TOP!
Greg Hancock
World Speedway Champion 2011
TERRY THE TRAMP BOOK NOW AVAILABLE–Just finished it! Great read!
Well done!
–DR. Hamster
CRAZY HORSE MOTORCYCLES POW WOW–Sponsored by Indian Legacy Riders.
Event Highlights, scheduled from Branscomb next May
1a) V-PLUS BUILD OFF
Five of the top custom bike builders are provided free V-Plus engines as
part of a “Customer Bike Competition”. They build a bike around the V-Plus
engine and enter it in the exclusive contest. Winner receives $10,000 in
cash.
Builders: Ron Finch, Gary Barnard, Dave Perewitz, Kris Krome, and Mark
Delay
Optional people may be a better choice. $10,000 goes to winner. Bike sales
provide money to charity.
1b) Gilroy/KM/Polaris Bike Show
1c) Trikes (Includes a speak by Crazy Horse Trike Owner- Clark Brown
Winners for various segments- most chrome, most native Indian theme, etc,
etc. Cash rewards and gifts for winners.
2) HISTORY OF INDIAN MOTORCYCLES POST 1953
Speaker 1: Lonnie Lambriola (CEO of Indian Motorcycles New Mexico)
Lonnie will give his version of what happened to his New Mexico Indian
Motorcycles which leads up to his company going into receivership in 1995.
Speaker 2: Wayne Shammel
Wayne Shammel, GO General Counsel of the Cow Creeks gives us his story on
his bid to buy Indian in 1999 which included the funding to develop the
Eller Indian.
Speaker 3: James Parker
James Parker, the designer of the Eller Indian, will give his version of
history of the development of the Eller bike (we have the bike and will
bring it as part of the presentation) including he development of the
engine. He will finish with his latest version of what he believes the new
Indian should look like.
Murry Smith
Murry will give a talk on what led up to his purchase of the Indian mark in
1999 and how he came to buy California Motorcycle Company.
Special Guests 1: Dan Hanlon
Dan will present his story of the last chapter of Excelsior-Henderson. He
will explain, as he did in his book “American Dream- Excelsior-Henderson
Motorcycles”
Special Guest 2: Alan Forbes, Owner of Indian Motorcycle of UK
Alan shows us his Indian Four and tells us all things Indian in the UK. We
buy one of his Indian Fours and have it on display at the show for all to
see and ride.
Special Guests 3: Polaris/Indian Managing Director Cliff Reynolds
Cliff tells us the latest on Polaris drive to bring back Indian Motorcycles.
Shows us what is coming.
CLASS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR GILROY, KM, AND POLARIS MOTORCYCLE
Various classes from riders and shops on how to take care of your bikes.
The show will include space for key exhibits. Crazy Horse will exhibit and perhaps we can get J&P, CC, and others to display.
Crazy Horse will show off its latest proto type and provide prizes for:
1) Rider clocking in the most miles to get to the event
2) Visitor from other lands
3) Tallest rider, shortest rider, fattest rider
4) best looking woman
Hang on. This event is just in the discussion stage.
–John White
Crazy Horse Motorcycles
Indian Legacy
ZEN TEACHINGS FROM THE BIKERNET MONASTERY– Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me for the path is narrow. In fact, just piss off and leave me alone.
Sex is like air. It’s not that important unless you aren’t getting any.
No one is listening until you fart.
Always remember you’re unique. Just like everyone else.
–Ok Hamster
BIKERNET INSURANCE WEEKEND MEMO–So Cantina Members. You too can become a millionaire?
Believe it or not, the number of millionaires in the United States is growing. According to a recent report by the Deloitte Center for Financial Services, the U.S. has more than 10 million of these fortunate folks. The number is expected to double to 20.5 million millionaires by 2020. We wish you all the best and that you are one of these folks.
So, how does one begin to bring this “I wanna be a millionaire” dream to reality? Let’s look at some basics.
Live Within Your Means
Cut out all purchases that don’t matter to your life. Except for beer, stop spending on shit that simply does not count.
Help Others Become Rich
Sounds counter-intuitive but its true. The more you contribute to others hitting the big financial times the more likely you will benefit personally.
Save At Least 10% Of Your Monthly Income
aka: Stop spending, start saving seriously. Start “now”. The more you can save the better. Make it your new lifestyle. Live frugally.
Diversify Your Investment Portfolio
We are no financial planners around here but gotta tell ya, a diversified portfolio saved our financial asses over the past 3 years. Get yourself a good financial planner and insist on a mix of stocks, bonds, real estate and alternative investments. Don’t overlook investing in yourself by starting your own company. Just make sure you are realistic on earnings potential and the 24-7 nature of working for yourself. A new company that broke even within 2-3 years in the early part of this decade is taking 3 -5 years today.
So, if you follow these simple rules, how long will it take until you are a millionaire?
According to many financial planners who follow www.bankrate.com, , if you start with $10,000 and you can make that money grow by 5% every year, you’ll have a million bucks in your portfolio by the age of 70.
Begin saving at the age of 25:
Find $450 per month to put away. That’s about $15.00 per day for 50 years.
Start at 35 years of age:
You’ll need to find $850 per month.
45 year olds:
Need $1,700 per month to get to $1,000,000 by the age of 70.
The Over 55 Crowd:
Minimum $4,000 per month required for 15 years and even more, depending on inflation rates.
Hey Cantina Members, we are cheering for yas.
All the best as you go for it. One way to get started saving money is by buying your motorcycle insurance from our good friends at Dairyland Cycle. We have put together a special deal for Cantina members that saves you 10% over and above all your other discounts. Go to www.bikernet-insurance.com to complete the quick application or call us for a quote anytime.
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Wal-Mart vs. The Morons–
1. Americans spend $36,000,000 at Wal-Mart
Every hour of every day.
2. This works out to $20,928 profit every minute!
3. Wal-Mart will sell more from January 1 to St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) than
Target sells all year.
4. Wal-Mart is bigger than Home Depot + Kroger +
Target +Sears + Costco + K-Mart combined.
5. Wal-Mart employs 1.6 million people, is the world’s largest private employer,
and most speak English.
6. Wal-Mart is the largest company in the history of the world.
7. Wal-Mart now sells more food than
Kroger and Safeway combined, and keep in mind they did this in only fifteen years.
8. During this same period, 31 big supermarket chains sought bankruptcy.
9. Wal-Mart now sells more food than any other store in the world.
10. Wal-Mart has approx 3,900 stores in the USA of which 1,906 are Super Centers; this is 1,000 more than it had five years ago.
11. This year 7.2 billion different purchasing experiences will occur at Wal-Mart stores. (Earth’s population is approximately 6.5 Billion.)
12. 90% of all Americans live within 15 miles of a Wal-Mart. You may think that I am complaining, but I am really laying the ground work for suggesting that MAYBE we should hire the guys who run Wal-Mart to fix the economy.
This should be read and understood by all Americans,Democrats, Republicans, EVERYONE!!
To the President and all 535 voting
members of the Legislature,
It is now official you are ALL corrupt morons:
A. The U.S. Postal Service was established in 1775. You have had 234 years to get it right,
and it is broke.
B. Social Security was established in 1935. You have had 74 years to get it right, and it is broke.
C. Fannie Mae was established in 1938. You have had 71 years to get it right, and it is broke.
D. War on Poverty started in 1964. You have had 45 years to get it right; $1 trillion of our money is confiscated
each year and transferred to “the poor,”
and they only want more. How is that war going for us?
E. Medicare and Medicaid were established in 1965. You have had 44 years to get it right, and they are broke.
F. Freddie Mac was established in 1970. You have had 39 years to get it right, and it is broke.
G. The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. It has ballooned to 16,000 employees with a budget of $24 billion a year, and we
import more oil than ever before.
You had 32 years to get it right,
and it is an abysmal failure.
You have FAILED in every
“government service” you have shoved
down our throats while overspending our tax dollars.
AND YOU WANT AMERICANS TO BELIEVE YOU CAN BE TRUSTED WITH A GOVERNMENT-RUN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
–OK HAMSTER
HANG ON FOR THIS ONE–Mobile311 uses geocoded pictures to report problems
Need to report a pothole or a street light that isn’t working? Look no further than your iPhone or Android.
Mayor Greg Fischer today unveiled the new Mobile311 smart phone application that allows citizens to report concerns, complaints or compliments with a quick click.
Citizens can snap pictures of problems and the image is geocoded and sent directly to Metro Government’s MetroCall 311 center.
“Citizens can interact with their city government by many methods – in person, over the phone, on the web, by Facebook and Twitter and now by smart phone,” Fischer said. “This app is the latest example of innovation at work in Louisville.”
The app is available for free download – search for “311 & MSD” in the smart phone app store or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/mobileapps
The new app was developed in conjunction with the city’s Technology Services Department and the Metropolitan Sewer District, which helps answer and process MetroCall 311 phone calls at night and on weekends.
–Kentucky Motorcycle Association
NYMPHOMANIAC CONVENTION–
A man boarded an airplane and took his seat.. As he settled in, he glanced up and saw the most beautiful woman boarding the plane..
He soon realized she was heading straight towards his seat … As fate would have it, she took the seat right beside his..
Eager to strike up a conversation he blurted out, “Business trip or pleasure?”
She turned, smiled and said, “Business. I’m going to the Annual Nymphomaniacs of America Convention in Boston ”
He swallowed hard. Here was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen
sitting next to him, and she was going to a meeting of nymphomaniacs.
Struggling to maintain his composure, he calmly asked, “What’s your
business role at this convention?”
“Lecturer,” she responded. “I use information that I have learned from my personal experiences to debunk some of the popular myths about sexuality.”
“Really?” he said. “And what kind of myths are there?”
“Well,” she explained, “one popular myth is that African-American men are the most well-endowed of all men, when in fact it is the Native
American Indian who is most likely to possess that trait.
Another popular myth is that Frenchmen are the best lovers, when actually it is men of Jewish descent who are the best.
I have also discovered that the lover with absolutely the best stamina is the Southern Redneck.”
Suddenly the woman became a little uncomfortable and blushed. “I’m
sorry,” she said, “I shouldn’t really be discussing all of this with you. I don’t even know your name..”
“Tonto,” the man said, “Tonto Goldstein, but my friends call me Bubba.”…………………………
–OK Hamster
THE LONE STAR RALLY CELEBRATES TEN YEARS– Galveston, TX; October 13, 2011 – It makes sense that Galveston Island serves as home to the epic Lone Star Rally event that attracts hundreds of thousands of motorcycling visitors. The biker spirit as seafarers of the open road is certainly kin to the early settlers and explorers who have also called Galveston home.
From November 3rd – 6th the Island becomes Mecca for bikers from around the country to gather. The Lone Star Rally is like no other rally event and it offers everything that a major week long rally does, all in four days. And now it has become the largest weekend rally in the country.
Pier 21 roars with The Rock N Ride concert starring Marshall Tucker and Fuel on Friday night
and Saturday night Buck Cherry and the Fabulous Thunderbirds smoke the stage. Live music
Thursday through Sunday will feature super stars from the legendary Sturgis and Daytona
motorcycle rallies with Jasmine Cain, Ryan Rolando, Farrell Webber and Big Engine rocking the Saengerfest Park and Hendley Park stages, along with excellent music from local Houston acts.
Hosted by the legendary Jay Allen, founder of the World’s Biggest Biker Bar, The Broken Spoke
Saloon with locations at all the major rallies, the entertainment will be non-stop as he presents
unique motorcycle events and entertainment which are hallmark hits of the Spoke. This
includes the must see Baker Smoke Down Showdown where participants go head to head in
stationary drag style competition, S&S Cycles Loud Pipes contest, and much more.
The Lone Star Rally All-Star Round Up Bike Show makes its debut this year featuring all star
judges Paul Yaffe, Jody and Dave Perewitz, Rick Fairless and other industry icons to be
announced. Organized by Jay Allen and Rick “Dakota” Kempf, this renegade style bike show is a must see. So, if your ride has got what it takes to snag a trophy, ride on down to Pier 21 off 20th
Street on Saturday the 5th and strut that scoot. Free event t-shirts to participants while supplies
last. Online registration is $10 and $15 at the event.
Dialing into the pirate spirit of the former shipping hub will be Sons of Anarchy TV stars, Ryan
“Opie” Hurst and Tommy “Chibs” Flanagan, for a meet and greet. Also appearing will be the
stars of TruTV’s hit show “Full Throttle Saloon,” Michael Ballard and Angie. Celebrity bike
builders making appearances are Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas and star of TruTVs’ Ma’s Road
House; Brigitte Bourget and the Bourget’s Bike Works team, Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation and
Dave Perewitz with daughter Jody who is a new Bonneville land speed record holder making her
the fastest female on a V-Twin! Her masterfully engineered record breaking bike will be on
display.
The Lone Star Rally Motorcycle Masquerade Promenade, formally known as the biker
promenade, will amp up the 10 year celebration as it seeks the most outrageously best dressed
bike and rider. The promenade lines up at 4pm and a $500 cash prize will be awarded.
Registration is online only.
Radio personality Outlaw Dave will be broadcasting live from the rally and hosting his Outlaw Dave Ranch Ride to benefit the Stevens & Pruett Ranch. It departs Stubbs Harley-Davidson on Saturday morning at 11am, ending with a celebration along the Strand. Tommy “Chibs”
Flanagan of the Sons of Anarchy TV show will lead the ride with Outlaw Dave.
The honorary Lone Star Rally Freedom Ride salutes the military and benefits Soldiers Angels.
The event gathers Friday at 4pm at The Spot, on the Seawall, and weaves its way down the
Strand to Pier 21. Registration is at the rally’s website and PayPal is accepted for the $10
charity ride donation.
Registration for the island wide three-day poker run Thursday through Saturday will be at the
Sentinels of Freedom booth. The Traveling Tattoo Company at Harbor House Hotel near Pier 21
will feature tattoo artists from around the country and there will be contests and prizes daily
hosted by Allen. Fine artist Dave Uhl and his creative team from Uhl Works will meet and greet
customers and showcase artwork live.
The Lone Star Rally is also giving away a motorcycle. No tickets to purchase, just register online to win or fill out a form at the rally.
The Lone Star Rally is free admission except for the pier concert series. Purchase tickets for the
Pier 21 concerts at the rally website and for more information and to register for events visit:
www.lonestarrally.com.
I LOVE MY DOG …BUT– It just hit me!!
My dog sleeps about 20 hours a day.
He has his food prepared for him.
His meals are provided at no cost to him.
He visits the Dr. once a year for his checkup, and again during the year, if any medical needs arise.
For this he pays nothing, and nothing is required of him.
He lives in a nice neighborhood in a house that is much larger than he needs, but he is not required to do any upkeep.
If he makes a mess, someone else cleans it up.
He has his choice of luxurious places to sleep.
He receives these accommodations absolutely free.
He is living like a king, and has absolutely no expenses whatsoever.
All of his costs are picked up by others who earn a living.
I was just thinking about all this, and suddenly it hit me like a brick in the head.
My damn dog is a Congressman !!!!
–Sam Burns
QUICK, DON’T BUY ANY WHEELS THROUGH TIME RAFFLE TICKETS. I WANT TO WIN THIS ONE–The big day is fast approaching! This coming November 12, 2011 Wheels Through Time Museum will be raffling of this beauty of a 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Bobber built right in the WTT Restoration Shop by Dale Walksler and Staff!
Each year, the museum rebuilds one genuine American classic for the raffle, which is held during Veterans’ Day Weekend every November. Over the past eight years, the museum has given away eight motorcycles, including a 1936 Harley-DAVIDSON VLH, a 1939 Knucklehead bobber, and a 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, to name a few. The raffle is the museum’s primary fundraiser, and through the years has helped to build new exhibits, keep the historic machines on display up and running, and help the museum to further fulfill its mission to educate and inspire a diverse, multi-generational audience about the history of American Transportation.
When asked which of the machines was his favorite, Dale simply stated, “This is without a doubt our best machine yet! The iconic 1936 Knucklehead is among the most collectible of all classic motorcycles, and this November 12th, one lucky winner will have the opportunity to take it home!”
Tickets will be available online through midnight November 11th, so don’t miss your opportunity to support a great cause and have a chance to win a piece of true American history!
Get Your Tickets, here!!!!
SPECIAL CANTINA MEMBER INSPIRATIONAL DEPARTMENT–I dialed a number and got the following recording: “I am not available right now, but thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the beep. If I do not return your call, You are one of the changes.”
At pilots training back in the Air Corps they taught us, “Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of take offs you make.”
Aspire to inspire before you expire.
My wife and I had words, but I didn’t get to use mine.
Frustration is trying to find your glasses…without your glasses.
–Jay Leno
BADA BING–If that didn’t rock your world I don’t know what could. Now, I’m going to jump into the shop and finish wiring my Mudflap dream.
Monday or Tuesday I will launch a massive tech on rebuilding Evo engines with Bennett’s Performance. We have a couple of bike features waiting in the wings. The Love Ride is coming up and Bikernet Betsy is riding in for the action. Bill May is about to introduce us to a talented custom Painter. And I have another Harvard Marketing report on Harley-Davidson from 1975. Hang on for the history lesson. Check the Indian Motorcycle study on the home page right now.
Oh, and I have a wild Girls of Bikernet feature waiting for some crazy story. If you have ever rolled to an event with no intention of hooking up with a cutie, but it happened, fill me in on the story. I need inspiration. In the meantime have some fun, goddamnit.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
