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CYCLE WORLD MAGAZINE’S RIDE FOR KIDS–The Ride For Kids program works in conjunction with Cycle World Magazine and the International Motorcycle Shows to raise awareness and donations for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Roland Sands worked with Cycle World Magazine this year to build a custom bike that was unveiled at the Long Beach show and which will be raffled off on May 1st. Each week attendees could buy a ticket for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind Roland Sands custom.
With the drawing for the bike near , this is your last chance to buy a ticket for a shot at that bike and to support a great cause. You can still purchase tickets until midnight April 30th online or by calling 800.253.6530! ($5 ea. or 5 for $20)
DAVE SCOTT ON THE MOVE AGAIN–Advanstar is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Scott to Director of Sales and Marketing for the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows. Scott recently served as Show Manager for the Big Twin West and publisher for Big Twin Dealer magazine, a role that he will continue. Before coming to Advanstar Scott was the Director of Communications for Global Motorsports where he directed the advertising, public relations and event management for the group. “I’m looking forward to building on the success of the International Motorcycle Shows and working with a truly professional team,” said Scott. He currently resides in Orange County with his wife, Tammi, and son Cody. SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R WINNER ANNOUNCED!–Russ McClilland from Wixom, Michigan is the lucky winner of the brand new Suzuki Boulevard M109R that was on display at each of the 13 stops on the 2006-2007 tour. Guests were encouraged to register to win the brand new bike, courtesy of Suzuki, with the winner being recently drawn at random. McClilland was informed that he was the lucky owner of the brand new Suzuki. Having already taken the Rider Education Course , McClilland was at the Novi show shopping for a bike that he hoped to buy in the spring. “I just took the course last year and had not yet obtained my motorcycle license because I didn’t have a bike to take the test on yet,” said McClilland. “Wow, now I have the bike.” Keep an eye out this spring for a guy on a new Boulevard M109R with a very big smile on his face! Congratulations Russ and thanks thank you Suzuki for making his day! BIG TWIN and SPORTBIKE CUSTOMS BEST OF SHOW!–During the 2006-2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota nearly six hundred thousand guests of the show were encouraged to vote for their favorite customs in both the Big Twin Customs presented by Newmar display and the Sportbike Customs showcase. These two areas showed off the best of the best in unique custom builds from local and national builders. We now encourage all of you to visit the online voting for the 2006-2007 ‘Best of Show’ winner for each category. The winners will be featured in the 2007-2008 Powersports Magazine. DAWSON’S NEW RIDE TO BE FEATURED IN BIKERNET’S READERS SHOWCASE DEPARTMENT–Anyone can feature their own bike in our Reader’s Showcase Department. Crazy Horse is our official editor and she will help you through the process, when she’s not being interviewed by Jay Leno. This is my New pony for the stable, Dawson said. ” 10.5 feet long, lean and fast!” He needs a fast bike for times when the rain clouds are bunching up against dem hills. The Reader’s Showcase area was set up as a department for reader’s ride. It allows you to tell your own story with what ever bike you choose to feature. DRAMATIC FIRST RACE FOR THE MAXXIS 2007 BRITISH SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP–Tyre manufacturer Maxxis is the new title sponsor of the 2007 British Supersport Championship, one of the leading motorcycle racing series in the UK and Europe and second only to the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in popularity. The dramatic first round of the Maxxis British Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch saw Michael Laverty take a fantastic race win. The race was stopped after Dennis Hobbs crashed out heavily taking Laverty with him. The race was then restarted to be run over ten laps. However incident plagued this first race with Five riders crashing out at Paddock Hill bringing out the safety car. The final lap came when Billy McConnell crashed heavily and the red flag was brought out again. It was at this point the race was declared, with Laverty the winner, Martin Jessopp second on the Ducati and Jamie Robinson in third. As the support series to the British Superbike Championship, Supersport is looked upon as the final step on the ladder up to BSB and, as such, is considered the breeding ground for the Superbike stars of the future. Unlike BSB, there are limits as to the kind of modifications teams can make to obtain maximum performance from these machines, which inevitably gives rise to close, competitive racing, full grids and career enhancing opportunities. “Our sponsorship of the 2007 Supersport series provides us with an ideal platform from which to promote the Maxxis brand and in particular road tyres like the Supermaxx,” says Maxxis International UK managing director Derek McMartin. TV coverage of the Maxxis British Supersport Championship will form part of the SKY Sports and ITV packages. Last year Sky Sports broadcast 29 programmes during the season, amounting to more than 100 hours of programming for the British Superbike series and Supersport support races. Rounds of the Supersport Championship will also be broadcast as part of ITV1’s 2007 racing package, reaching around a million viewers a week. Contact Maxxis 08704 282272 British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result Championship Points TENNESSEE RESCINDS ADULT MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW– NASHVILLE – The Senate voted 18-12 on Monday to rescind the mandatory motorcycle helmet law for adults in Tennessee.Any licensed motorcyclist at least 21 years old could opt not to wear a helmet under the bill – SB1511 – sponsored by Sen. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville. Burchett last year withdrew a similar bill from a Senate vote after it became clear the House would reject the measure. It passed Monday without any discussion on the Senate floor. The companion bill has yet to be scheduled for a vote in a subcommittee of the House Transportation Committee.Officials at Vanderbilt University placed the average cost of treating a nonhelmeted motorcyclist at $63,956 between 2005 and 2006. Knoxville News Sentinel –from Rogue A.B.A.T.E. of PA Motorcyclist Rights Rally–May 21, 2007–Ride with A.B.A.T.E. of PA to fight for your rights. The 30th Rights Rally departs Shellsville VFW Picnic Grounds at 11 AM, the Rally takes place at noon in the State Capitol building – Harrisburg, PA. Commemorative Rally patch to first 1000 riders. Weekend camping available. Contact the A.B.A.T.E. of PA state office at 717-731-8955 or visit — from Rogue REAL COWBOY’S TOMBSTONE– Kinda brings a tear to your eye, doesn’t it? The headstone of RussellJ. Larson in the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, UT. –from Rik Savenko WHY MOTORCYCLES ARE DANGEROUS TO RIDE–We all know how dangerous it is to ride a motorcycle. That is not because the motorcycle is dangerous but many of the others on the road are not paying attention to operating their vehicle. There is no doubt that the use of cell phones while driving is one of the major distractions, that is not to say there are not others such as eating, distractions from passengers, putting on makeup and even changing clothes. Making a law to ban cell phone use would be very unpopular but it would be a start to promoting safety and cutting down on crashes and collisions. There are a lot of factors to consider and of course that is legislators who want to be re-elected and in many cases are also guilty of cell phone abuse themselves. How about motorcyclist who want the law passed, so they say, but then use cell phones while in their other vehicles. To promote safety you need to stop collisions and crashes as opposed to trying to protect people when they are involved in them. Stronger enhancement laws and enforcing those laws already on the books is definitely the way to go and adding thing like banning cell phone usage would be a great addition. It may not be popular but it would work People really need to understand that operating a vehicle is something that requires all of our attention and not something that includes multi-tasking that is so popular in other activities we do. Please get involved in safety and let your legislative people know how you feel on the issues. — Rogue BILL TO BAN TALKING ON CELL PHONES WHILE DRIVING ON HOLD IN FLORIDA SENATE–TALLAHASSEE — Motorists will be able to continue to ask for directions, tell their spouse what time they’ll be home, or just chatter aimlessly on their cell phone while driving in Florida.A measure that would have made it against the law to talk on a cell phone or send text messages while driving was put on hold in the state Senate on Monday. A return call for the bill isn’t likely this year. The measure was on a Senate committee’s agenda, but the panel didn’t take a vote because there’s no companion measure in the House, making it nearly impossible to get the proposal through the Legislature this year. — By DAVID ROYSE –from Rogue V-TWIN TV RUCKER PERFORMANCE ON THE SPEED CHANNEL–Rucker Performance will be featured on V-TWIN Television on April 10, 2007 on the SPEED Channel. V-TWIN goes behind the scenes of Rucker Performance, one of the top builders in the motorcycle industry. Check out this episode of V-TWIN TV featuring Rucker Performance on the SPEED Channel. Tuesday, April 10, 10 p.m. & 2 a.m. To find out more information about V-TWIN Television and upcoming episodes, check out SPEED TV. ASSALT WEAPAN UNDERWAY–The Bikernet Bonneville effort is underway for 2007, and it better be. We have our Paughco frame and we’re working with Leo DiOrio on our front end. He contacted me recently for more info: A. ground clearance from the bottom of the frame to to the ground______________ That’s 3 inches. B. from the bottom of the frame to the center of the neck _______________ Directly down from the neck it’s 24 _ inches. C. rake_______ 34 Degrees as Leo requested. D. front tire diameter_________ Right now it’s 24.5 inches, but if we shave the tires, it will be less, by maybe one-half inch. E. no brakes on the front____________ Yep, no brake. This bike ain’t about stopping. F. approx neck dia at at the ends____________ That was approximately 2 3/16 inches. G. picture of the fork stop______________ Here ya go: H. distance over bearings in fork cups ______ No fork cups If any of this doesn’t make sense let me know Some, but we’ll figure it out.–Bandit SUPPORT VETERAN’S KIDS–As you know, thousands of brave American troops have died fighting in just the past four years, and their children desperately need your help now more than ever. And you can help by attending the 3rd Annual BFE Ride & Rally on Saturday, May 12. Please visit Last year, hundreds of patriotic American bikers just like you attended the BFE Ride to help raise money for the “Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund” and other educational charities — and a really good time was had by all! This year, with your help, we hope to raise $50,000! For your registration fee (tax-deductible donation), you get all this & more… So please sign up today at We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 12, at the 3rd Annual BFE Ride & Rally! –Matthew J. Downey VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR THE WESTCOAST CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW – THISWEEKEND – APRIL 14-15–We are still looking for some volunteers to help out at the BCCOM booth atthe Westcoast Custom Motorcycle Show on April 14-15 at the Tradex Centre inAbbotsford. Volunteers will receive free admission into the show. Here arethe shifts we are looking to cover: Saturday, April 14 Sunday, April 15 If you are able to give us a hand please contact us at (604) 580-0111 or1-877-580-0111 or reply to this email. Thank you! British Columbia is the undisputed home to some of the world’s top custombuilders including professional bike builder Roger Goldammer of GoldammerCycle Works in Kelowna, BC who will be at the show with several of his bikeson display. Goldammer’s amazing work has garnered him many accolades over the yearsincluding: 2006 British Columbia Creative Achievement Award, Winner BikerBuild Off 2006 (ExperiMental) where he earned first place in DiscoveryChannel?s Biker Build-off, after he raced his bike against other contestantsat the Bonneville Salt Flats, 1st Place AMD World Championship 2005(Trouble), 1st Place Artistry In Iron Vegas Bikefest/Hot Rod Bike 2005(Trouble), 1st Place Artistry in Iron Vegas Bikefest/Hot Rod Bikes 2004(BTR#3), 1st Place AMD World Championships 2004 (BTR#3), Most InnovativeBuilder VQ/Easyriders Daytona 2004 (Roger Goldammer), and 1st Place OverallOakland Roadster Show 53rd Annual 2002 (Dragon Bike) to name just a few. SHOW HOURS Westcoast Custom Motorcycle Show Continued On Page 3
For further information on the Maxxis British Supersport Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Details on the full range of Maxxis motorcycle tyres is available at www.maxxis.co.uk
1 – Michael Laverty – Suzuki – Relentless Suzuki by TAS – 13.01.199
2 – Jamie Robinson – Honda – Margal – 13.01.722
3 – Ian Lowry – Suzuki – Relentless Suzuki by TAS – 13.01.903
4 – Aaron Walker – Honda – TJW Racing – 13.05.284
5 – Stuart Easton – Kawasaki – Isilon MSS Discovery Kawasaki – 13.05.574
6 – John McGuinness – Honda – Padgetts Motorcycles – 13.06.035
7 – Richard Cooper – Yamaha – AIM Racing – 13.06.706
8 – Steven Neate – Honda – Angel Racing – 13.07.405
9 – Ian Hutchinson – Honda – – 13.07.623
10 – James Westmoreland – Honda – Centurion Racing – 13.08.355
1 – Michael Laverty – 25
2 – Jamie Robinson – 20
3 – Ian Lowry – 16
4 – Aaron Walker – 13
5 – Stuart Easton – 11
6 – John McGuinness – 10
7 – Richard Cooper – 9
8 – Steven Neate – 8
9 – Ian Hutchinson – 7
10 – James Westmoreland – 6
Wednesday, April 11, 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Times)
– Meet the famous Bill Goldberg, Grand Marshal
– Hot breakfast & blessing of bikes at St. Peter’s School (Fallbrook CA)
– $1,000 Poker Run of 80+ miles (scenic & challenging route)
– FREE T-shirt & ride pin (sign up by May 5th)
– Afternoon rally at Bates Nut Farm (Valley Center CA)
– BBQ lunch & beer/wine garden
– Live classic rock music by “Ruthless”
– Best bike contest & awards (winners get trophies & photos/story in QuickThrottle Magazine!)
– 50/50 cash raffle, plus lots of other raffles & FREE door prizes
– Vendors of all kinds (from leather & chrome to jewelry & eyewear)
– Several local casinos (Harrah’s, Pala, Pauma, Pechanga, Valley View)
– Plenty of camping & lodging nearby (stay the night or weekend!)
Chairman & Founder
Bikers For Education Foundation
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Phone: 760-583-1919
Fax: 760-451-1697
Mail: 3068 Via Loma, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Saturday, April 14th from 10am-7pm
Sunday, April 15th from 10am-6pm
Phone: (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111
Email: office@westcoastcustom.ca
Website: www.westcoastcustom.ca
