Hey,
This is wild. Every week the weather changes, and so does the industry, the news, and women. Today’s Sunday Post will smack of an on-line bike show. We’ve worked with several feature photographers over the years, and try to support them as times have toughened.
Peter Linney has a unique way with photography, and we usually feature one of his bikes a month. So, as the month grows to a close, and he hasn’t received a check, he begins to panic. You’ll see throughout this column. It’s all good. We always discover a feature and get the job done for Peter, the builder, and you the reader.
If I had a petcock and a gas cap for my sons bike, we would fire it today. Crane Hi-4 timing this afternoon, and two wires need to be connected, and we’re ready to rock. Then I’ll shift to the Bonne Belle, with Paul Wideman’s Bare Knuckle fenders. This coming week will be damn exciting, but I’ll hold the content teasers until the end:
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‘Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?’ replied the bull. They’re packed with nutrients.’
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won’t keep you there.
BIKE OF THE YEAR FROM EASYRIDERS– I just wanted to share my newest build, and some good news. Attached are some before and after pictures of my old faithful Panhead, “Blondie.” It was about time she got a facelift. This was my daily rider before disassembly, and I’ve been going through withdrawls without her.
Well worth the wait, though because I attended the Easyriders bike show tour in Columbus, and received the honor of “Bike of the Year”. Now it’s time to get her back on the road.
I’ll see you in Sturgis, hopefully on “Blondie”….
–Johnny Gil
Johnny’s Custom
2025 N. 23rd. St.
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 687-4256
fax (956) 687-4254
johnnyscustom308@aol.com
QUICK NOTE FROM MY 6TH WIFE TO BE–Dear my Amazing, Loving, First and last Husband:
Attached you will find the latest offering from Rick Fairless’ RF Custom Parts Line, Victory Floorboards. These are the first of many to come, from the mind of Rick Fairless. We will keep you updated on any future parts updates.
–Love,
Your amazing, sweet, lovely, breath-taking, sixth and last wife,
Lena Fairless
Marketing Manager
Strokers Dallas, Strokers Ice House, Strokers Ink
lena@strokersdallas.com
214-357-0707
www.strokersdallas.com
TAKE A MOMENT TO REFLECT– Whitney Houston’s death, while a sad thing, was the direct result of very unwise life choices. It dominates the news.
Charlie Sheen is 45 and his story is all over the news because he is a substance abuser, an adulterer, sexually promiscuous and obnoxious.
Lindsay Lohan is 24 and her story is all over the news because she is a celebrity drug addict and thief.
Justin Allen 23
Brett Linley 29
Matthew Weikert 29
Justus Bartett 27
Dave Santos 21
Jesse Reed 26
Matthew Johnson 21
Zachary Fisher 24
Brandon King 23
Christopher Goeke 23
and Sheldon Tate 27…
are all Marines who gave their lives last month for you. There is no media for them; not even a mention of their names.
Honor THEM!
–by Denny
–from Irving Marsh
HERE IS THE SUNDAY DEAL FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS!– A 1999 Fat Boy! Thunder Star front wheel, Night Train solid rear wheel, Hyper Charger air cleaner, Vance & Hines exhaust, Badlander seat, Sissy bar with pad, mileage not listed. Nice, tight bike for $9500!
GO CHECK OUT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN!
–MIKE the STEALTH
http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/FLSTF-Fat-Boy/2488421/99-fatboy-.html
MORE AND MORE MOTORCYCLISTS ARE STAYING JUST OUTSIDE DAYTONA FOR BIKE WEEK TO SAVE– 20 Miles West for Hotel Discounts
It is not often that we get to tell you about lodging discounts during Daytona Beach Bike Week. Let alone some that are just ridiculous and include everything from some really nice hotels to RV parks to marinas.
You have many affordable lodging choices – from charming bed and breakfast inns to well-appointed hotels and motels, country cabins and campgrounds to riverfront marinas. Centrally located between Daytona and Orlando along I-4, U.S. 17/17-92 and the majestic St. Johns River. U.S. 92, S.R. 40 and S.R. 44 are convenient crossroads connecting our region with Daytona, Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona and New Smyrna Beach bike event venues.
West Volusia’s biker-friendly communities form a rich tapestry of natural beauty, rural landscapes, historical sites and cultural attractions featuring food and fun all along your ride! One of the best ways to experience West Volusia is to cruise the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor Scenic Highway. It follows U.S. 17/17-92 and adjoining byways and back roads, and provides some of the most breathtaking scenery in Central Florida.
There is a great free Scenic Rides of West Volusia brochure features three distinct rides through the region. you can download it at www.visitwestvolusia.com/scenic.cfm The Northern Route leads visitors through the agricultural landscapes of communities such as Barberville, Seville and southern Flagler County. It features stops at attractions including DeLeon Springs State Park, home of the famous Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant where you can make pancakes on a griddle at your own table! Additional suggested pitstops include Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona motorcycle attraction and famous Ormond Beach pubs such as the Iron Horse Saloon and Broken Spoke.
The Southern Route features a spectacular tree-lined ride along Lakeshore Drive in Enterprise with stops at Green Springs County Park and DeBary Hall Historic Site. The route includes suggested pub pitstops at Sopotnick’s Cabbage Patch in Samsula and Dale’s Ales in Orange City. For a taste of real homecooking and plenty of it, don’t miss the Osteen Diner!
The Western Route winds through the northern Lake County countryside and towns such as Eustis and Astor, with an alternate route through Paisley. Featured attractions along the way include several of our renowned art museums and historical sites. For a bit more adventure, how about a tandem jump at Skydive DeLand? Suggested pitstops include Castaway’s Riverfront Bar & Grill near Astor. Love good barbeque? Try King’s Taste in Eustis, open Friday – Sunday. You won’t be sorry you stopped!
All three rides pass through historic Downtown DeLand, a national award-winning Florida MainStreet community with a variety of restaurants and sidewalk cafes, pubs, antique and gift shops and more!
You can either call for the free Scenic Rides brochure or download it . 800-749-4350 or www.visitwestvolusia.com/scenic.cfm
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY TARDY STUDENT WEEKEND VOCABULARY LESSON–hircine HUR-sahyn, adjective:
1. of, pertaining to, or resembling a goat.
2. Having a goatish odor.
3. Lustful; libidinous.
The hircine stink in the air that he had sucked in while running was replaced by a cool dampness.
— Jonathan Wilson, A Palestine Affair
Dad was thick-haired, bowlegged, bottom-heavy; he wore a tangly, hircine beard; a cigar depended from his lips at all times, the aromatic stub of a flute; panic was his state of nature.
— Michael Griffith, Spikes
Hircine comes from the Latin word meaning of a goat, hircinus.
THE PETER LINNEY ARCHIVES– Do not think you have seen this shoot??
–Peter
INTERNET E-MAIL WARNING: — If you get an e-mail titled “Nude photo of Nancy Pelosi”…..
It contains a nude photo of Nancy Pelosi.
–from Jim Waggaman
Jay Allen to Emcee at the Boot Hill Saloon during Daytona Bike Week 2012– Jay Allen will rock Main Street, Daytona, as the official emcee of the historic and iconic Boot Hill Saloon during Daytona Bike Week 2012.
Known for his unique approach to interactive motorcycle entertainment and for throwing high octane parties, Jay Allen will be joined by sponsors Baker Drivetrain and S&S Cycle. “The Boot Hill is legendary and rich with history,” said Jay, “It’s truly the place to be on Main Street and it’s an honor to bring my emcee production talents to this iconic location.”
Loyal fans of the Jay Allen legacy at Broken Spoke Saloon now have a place where they can kick tires and party with the Master of Ceremonial biker-style parties. The Boot Hill Saloon is the long standing traditional first stop when you arrive at Daytona and the ultimate biker hangout on Main Street.
“Twenty years of mojo in the bottle and I’m ready to uncork it at the Boot Hill,” tells Jay, “We’re going to light this place up!.”
Daytona Bike Week begins Friday, March 9, 2012, and ends Sunday, March 18, 2012. The legendary Boot Hill Saloon, one of the the most famous biker bars, is located at 310 Main Street. www.boothillsaloon.com
–Sasha
THE HANDGUN ISSUE DISCUSSED–I have dear friends on both sides of the handgun issue, those who believe easy access to hand guns is not good for this country and those who believe government has no business dictating ownership one way or the other. I have gained valuable understanding from both arguments. I have made my final decision.
I believe certain Americans, especially those who are more likely to become victims of crime, need to own and become proficient with handguns! I can’t discuss it further right now. Gotta get back to the firing range.
It’s my turn to pick up the brass behind the shooting stations.
–from Robin Hartfiel
DERBIDSON SET FOR STURGIS AFTER LLUNATICA, SPAIN WIN–
This year’s Llunatica rally was held at a new location, the holiday resort of Marina d’Or in Oropesa del Mar, southern Spain, and attracted 45 builders who entered bikes in the AMD World Championship programme affiliated custom competition.
Llunatica Spain, 2-5 February 2012
This is the fifth year that the event has been affiliated, and in the past it has produced two World Champions – Ferry Clot of Hot Dreams was Modified Harley-Davidson World Champion in 2007 and 2009, and Sergio Bayarri of Sbay Motor Co was Production Manufacturer World Champion in 2010.
This year’s representative in Sturgis will be Germán Cornaglia of Spanish custom shop Derbidson, who won the Freestyle class and Best in Show with his bike “The Diavolo”.
Based around a Kawasaki ZZR 600cc engine, the rest of the bike is almost entirely handcrafted and features front and rear mono swingarms, with camshaft steering to transmit movement to the front wheel through an oscillating lever double handlebar setup.
Runner-up and winner of the Modified Harley-Davidson class was Manuel Ramón with his bagger “Dark Jokester” and in third place was Metric class winner Dogma Motorcycles with “Sound Kiss”.
ASSOCIACION LLUNATICA, SPAIN
www.llunatica.org
BARRY GREEN SCORES WITH THE HELP OF BIKERNET READERS–Just thought I would shoot you a update on the bike contest. I manged to get enough votes online to make the 6 finalist for the Dallas Autorama. I wound up taking 3rd with my 883 Iron!
Had some pretty tough competition so believe me I was surprised. Thanks to everyone who voted and helped me get the votes.
First place went to a Dyna with a 911 Theme and second went to a Texas Themed Softail. It was a great weekend at the Dallas Autorama, lots of cool cars , bikes and great people.
I’m also sending you a picture of a old school Drag Sporty.
Thanks again for all your help
–Barry
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BIKERNETTRIKES.COM CONTENT HEATING UP–The Under $20K Trike Smackdown
“The Under $20K Trike Smackdown,” Very few three wheelers fell into that category only a year or two ago but manufacturers are now actively making reasonably priced trikes giving regular guys’n’gals a chance at Threedom Freedom.
Shortly, we’re going to launch a contest between the three site editors, and maybe Gen will pitch in from Womens Riders Now. We’ll see who can develop the best, the worst, and the most content monthly.
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING WHEELER REPORT–The word of the week is diligence. Speaking of diligence, with 3 more additions to the ever growing Bikernet family the mandatory work hours have doubled in our corner cubicles located in the massive hallways of the 2nd floor headquarters, just a few miles outside of Long Beach where the Queen Mary is docked and the sun shines nearly everyday.
Bonneville Raycer
Spent last week on a road trip to San Jose, Salem and Seattle. Rolled over 2,000 miles and encountered wet, windy and chilly conditions. Seems that a new Bonneville race bike is in progress and somewhat on schedule for a maiden pass June 3rd and 4th at the Mojave Mile.
We’ll share images and a full report as we build a straight-as-a-string ground up Bonneville Raycer from an idea scratched on a concrete shop floor with a piece of soapstone years ago. You have to start somewhere.
2004 Dyna 96 inch Twin Cam
Eric finished buttoning up the Twin Cam last Friday.
After a full day of getting ready to tow a trailer for a couple of friends in San Jose and deliver a bike that’s been stashed for weeks less than 7 miles from headquarters. Finally locked and loaded late in the afternoon and hauled ass arriving late in the evening in Morgan Hills.
First sto, bright and early the next morning was in Gilroy to unload the trailer. After breakfast rolled to the Hardtailz shop in San Jose to deliver a fresh twin cam for my trusty 2004 Dyna.
Just a few of the top shelf parts included in the twin cam build: Hyperfromance Rebuilt cases, Darkhorse Crankworks 4 inch crank kit, RevTech 3.927 forged pistons, rings and cylinder kit, Fueling .574 chain drive Reaper series cams, Fueling race series lifters and pushrods, H-D Screamin Eagle cam plate support and high-flow oil pump, Branch/O’Keefe massaged heads, E T Krankvents, Performance Machine/Roland Sands, Clarity, see-through air cleaner, JIM’s Machine cam cover/heat sink and a set of Samson pipes for the exhausting duties.
Gasoline Prices May Force Motorcycle Riders to RIDE.
Ron and his crew were busy servicing the local hot rods and baggers. Seems that gas prices may be a boon to shop owners in the form of batteries, oil and filter changes and fresh tires. Imagine that, riding a motorcycle to save money and your life all at the same time.
Ron and his crew are installing the 96-inch top shelf build in the Dyna after replacing the chain drive with the SuperMax belt drive set-up that ran 147.098 at Bonneville after a 2008 road trip, pre- turbo.
Rolled into Bonneville early Sunday morning in 2008, removed the bags and made two late morning passes as the track was closing after a record setting week on the salt.
A Nevada state trooper presented me with a 100 mph ticket on my way home thanks to a sky pilot with radar, or so they said.
The Cantina is rockin with fresh content, deals and more. Bikernet/Cycle Source Lot in Sturgis is in major planning stages. Rides, surprise guests, bike show, hot food, knifes, parts, late hours, hot rods galore with the usual lot full of hot sweethearts. Mark you calendar and invite your friends to an event you might not want to miss.
What more could a guy ask for.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
JUDGE TOSSES OUT SUIT CHALLENGING MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW ENFORCEMENT–This may sound like the motorcyclist lost but in fact it just sets them up for the next highest court. This is definitely one of the good ways to fight Mandatory Helmet Laws.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/feb/22/judge-sends-motorcycle-helmet-suit-brick-wall/
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging how Southern Nevada police departments enforce the Nevada motorcycle helmet law.
Their suit sought to represent more than 40,000 motorcycle riders in the county.
As the suit progressed, it became clear that the riders believed they could wear “skull caps,” “novelty helmets” — including some that look like crowns — and even what police describe as a 3- or 4-inch ceramic disc worn on the top of the head and equipped with a chin strap.
The riders argued police departments failed to specify what exactly is a “helmet” under Nevada’s law requiring the use of helmets, and had failed to train officers in determining what is a legal helmet and what is not.
–by Steve Green, Las Vegas Sun
–from Rogue
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER CHOCOLATE TEST–And the Healthiest Chocolate Is?
A number of chemically active compounds in dark chocolate can improve mood and pleasure by boosting serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. And consuming dark chocolate may slow the oxidation of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
Milk chocolate, however, is not as heart-healthy as dark chocolate: it contains more fat and sugar and less cocoa and antioxidants. White chocolate, which contains no cocoa solids, is generally no more than a mix of fat, milk and sugar with a minimal amount of cocoa butter added.
By eating an ounce of dark chocolate with at least 70 percent pure cocoa a few times a week, you can enjoy its benefits without guilt. When you’re indulging, savor the flavor and texture, and try to note the effects it has on your body. Most importantly, enjoy yourself.
–Dr. Weil
www.drweil.com
DID WE FEATURE MATT’S CHOPPER–The quest for a Bikernet feature continues.
–Peter Linney
MEMO FROM THE BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING STAFF–RE: Milk and eggs.
This is a story which is perfectly logical to all males:
A wife asks her husband, “Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk, and if they have eggs, get 6.”
A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife asks him, “Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?”
He replied, “They had eggs.”
(I’m sure you’re going back to read this again!)
–from Rik Savenko
DOLLARS AND NO SENSE–Last June I took a side job at our friends place here in Wilmington, The Chowder Barge. I’ve always wanted to try waitress duties, so when Zack and Suzie bought the place, they gave me a shot.
It’s a distraction from the nuts and bolts of Bikernet, motorcycling in general, so Friday and Saturday nights, that’s where you’ll find me. When I started, I decided to save my $1s and change from tip money in a plastic Sparklets bottle, for what I didn’t know. Bandit and I have been offered another spot on a Share The Sail with Bob & the lovely Jody Bitchin, to the Grenadines, so we decided to cut open the bottle over the weekend and count the money to use for airfare.
We thought it would be fun to see if anyone wanted to guess how much it is and the person that gets the closest gets a Bikernet goody bag.
E-mail your guess to nyla@bikernet and once we get it all counted out, we’ll let you know next Sunday who the winner is!
~Nyla
ROCHESTER HELLS ANGELS FACE CHARGES–ROCHESTER, NY—United States Attorney William J Hochul, Jr announced today that a federal grand jury in Rochester has returned a seven-count superseding indictment charging members of the Rochester and Monterey (California) Hells Angels with drug trafficking and racketeering-related offenses.
Monterey (California) Hells Angels President Richard W Mar, 60, Rochester Hells Angels members James H McAuley, Jr, 62, of Oakfield, New York, Richard E Riedman, 38, of Webster, New York, and Jeffrey A Tyler, 47, of Rochester, New York, and Donna Boon, 46, of Oakfield, New York, Gordon L Montgomery, 53, of Batavia, New York, and Paul S Griffin, 58, of Blasdell, New York, are charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, and a maximum sentence of life in prison, and a $4,000,000 fine.
The superseding indictment further charges that Tata, Riedman, and Stone (also an associate of the Rochester Hells Angels) helped Moran and McAuley avoid apprehension by law enforcement authorities after the assault occurred at Spenders bar.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Reported by: FBI
NEW HELMET LAW PROPOSED IN SOUTH– South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will veto any mandatory helmet law.
Senator Ralph Anderson of Greenville, SC introduced a bill including language that, if passed, would require all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. Governor Haley is a member of the Lexington County Chapter of ABATE of South Carolina.
Current Law & Stats in South Carolina South Carolina law currently requires only motorcycle riders who are younger than 21 years of age to wear a helmet. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol 102 fatalities of motorcycle riders occurred in 2011, compared to only 82 in 2010.
In 1967 South Carolina law required all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. The current law requiring South Carolina motorcyclists under the age of 21 to wear helmets was enacted in 1980.
In 2010 the Supreme Court of South Carolina invalidated a Myrtle Beach city ordinance that required all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. The court ruled that a city ordinance could not preempt state law, which required helmets to be worn by only motorcycle riders under 21 years of age.
South Carolina Senator Larry A. Martins said, “I certainly wouldn’t want to ride one without a helmet, but I don’t want to impose a law if they don’t want it.” He added that he did not see reason to spend time on a bill that the governor indicated she would veto.
“If you’re 21 and if you’re foolish enough not to wear a helmet, in my opinion it’s not the government’s place to make you,” said SC Senator Kevin Bryant.
Editor’s note:
I like the fact there is No Mandatory Health Insurance.
I would like to see the age go down to at least 18 as that is when you are required to sign up for the draft and or are allowed to enlist in military.
If you are old enough to fight for this country then you are old enough to make decisions that affect you.
GUN NUT REPORT, MEXICAN BILLBOARD– “No More Weapons!” Sign Erected Along U.S.–Mexican BorderLast week, Mexican President Felipe Calderon unveiled a “billboard” near the U.S. border made of crushed firearms formed into the words, “No More Weapons!”
The Mexican government (aided by American media) has consistently claimed that their country’s crime problems are due, in large part, to the flow of firearms into Mexico from the U.S.
This sentiment has been bolstered by the Obama administration through U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, his Department of Justice, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives now-infamous “Fast and Furious” gunrunning operation.
BATFE officials who supervised the operation out of Phoenix claimed as early as 2008 that 90 percent of the guns seized in Mexico came from the U.S.
Of course, it has now been shown that many of Mexico’s traced firearms originate in Central America and other countries. In other words, the “90 percent” statistic was widely reported, but was obviously inflated, and BATFE officials have themselves refuted those numbers (please read related article here).
According to an Associated Press article appearing on Houston.cbslocal.com, Calderon’s billboard, which is written in English and weighs 3 tons, was placed near an international bridge in Ciudad Juarez and can be seen from the United States.
The article reports that Calderon said at the unveiling, “Dear friends of the United States, Mexico needs your help to stop this terrible violence that we’re suffering. The best way to do this is to stop the flow of automatic weapons into Mexico.”
Obama administration officials have yet to come clean on the most important details concerning their roles in the “Fast and Furious” operation, but in light of what we do know, perhaps Calderon’s billboard would have been more appropriately placed in front of the White House or DOJ.
In response to the billboard, Dennis Henigan, acting president of the Brady Campaign, predictably wasted no time in demanding more gun laws to fix Mexico’s problems. Said Henigan in a Huffington Post article this week, “The solution to gun trafficking to Mexico is also the solution to gun trafficking within the U.S.: stronger federal gun laws.”
This story also serves as a strong and timely reminder of why we need to pass S. 570, the bill to stop a gun registration scheme devised by Eric Holder and the Obama administration.
The scheme requires federally licensed firearms retailers in states bordering Mexico to report all sales of two or more semiautomatic rifles within five consecutive business days, if the rifles are larger than .22 caliber and use detachable magazines. Yet, under existing law, Holder’s BATFE has full access to every record of every firearm transaction by every licensed dealer, whether during a bona fide criminal investigation or simply to enforce compliance with record keeping requirements. This reporting scheme would create a registry of owners of many of today’s most popular rifles—firearms owned by millions of Americans for self-defense, hunting and other lawful purposes.
Last March, U.S. Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) introduced S. 570 to prohibit the use of federal money to fund the multiple sales reporting requirement.
S. 570 currently has 33 cosponsors. To see if your senators are cosponsors, please click here: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:SN00570:@@@P
It is imperative that you contact your U.S. Senators and ask them to cosponsor and support S. 570. You can find contact information for your elected officials by using the “Write Your Representatives” tool at www.NRAILA.org, or you can call your U.S. senators at (202) 224-3121.
AUSTRALIAN MOBILE PHONE TOWER–Three Aussie blokes working up on an outback mobile phone tower:
Mongrel, Coot and Bluey.
As they start their descent, Coot slips, falls off the tower and is killed instantly.
As the ambulance takes the body away, Bluey says, ‘Well, bugger me, someone’s gotta go and tell Coot’s wife.’
Mongrel says, ‘OK, I’m pretty good at that sensitive stuff, I’ll do it.’
Two hours later, he comes back carrying a case of beer.
Bluey says, ‘Where’d you get the grog, Mongrel?’
‘Coot’s wife gave it to me,’ Mongrel replies.
‘That’s unbelievable, you told the missus her husband was dead and she gave you a case of beer?’
‘Well, not exactly’, Mongrel says.
When she answered the door, I said to her, “you must be Coot’s widow.”
She said, ‘You must be mistaken. I’m not a widow.’
Then I said, ‘I’ll betcha a case of beer you are.’
Aussies are good at that sensitive stuff.
–from Bob Clark
N.H. House passes lower motorcycle noise standard– The New Hampshire House passed a lower standard for motorcycle noise along with new testing for compliance in an attempt to curb noisy bikes.
Supporters of the J2825 test from the Society of Automotive Engineers International are enjoying a 261-80 vote of approval. Supporters say the test is more accurate and practical than the test the state uses now, which was intended for off-road bikes.
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120223/NEWS/202230407/-1/NEWSMAP
The new testing standard would allow for 92 decibels while idling and either 96 or 100 decibels while revving the engine at a certain speed, depending on the engine type. This is lower than the current 106 decibel standard, but supporters say it is due to increased accuracy in testing protocols. Supporters say the new test would allow for more practical, accurate roadside testing and would help enforce noise regulations.
The bill now goes to the Senate for another public hearing and action. If approved, it then goes to Gov. John Lynch for his signature to become state law. No date has yet been set for Senate action.
–from Rogue
OKAY–I’m getting close on many things. Maybe next week I’ll be riding my Mudflap Girl FXR. I’m itching to roll over to Saddlemens with my plate and a handful of tools, and ride home.
Next week, we should kick off our Bonneville Reports on the Bonne Belle and the 5-Ball Raycer. Then we’ll hit the new Balls Girl of Bikernet, and techs with Joe at Motion Pro, and Scott at BDL and GMA. I will deliver on a new Bikernet/Cycle Source Sweeps build feature. You could win this puppy. I just need the photos from Prince Najar of Kustoms Inc., as Julie builds the oil bag.
Plus we have an interview with Jason from Texas Frame Works, and another interview with the master from Aeromach billet components. And that’s the editorial assignments on my plate. Wait until Monday morning.
It’s as if the flood gates open every Monday. Wait, I need to feature the Hirata Knucklehead. And I need to wrap-up another Mudflap Girl tech on my Son’s bike. Good god, bring me whiskey.
Let’s Ride
–Bandit
