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BRASS BALLS BOBBERS SUPPORTS WOUNDED WARRIOR AND BUILDS BIKES FOR VETS– Several months ago I was contacted by a soldier in Iraq, SSgt. Damon Fairchild, who asked me to design and build a bike for him. I was and am still honored. (We will publish the build in the next month or so.)
Through emails and calls I have developed a relationship with him and a number of other servicemen.
From time to time I send over posters, banners and t-shirts to the guys and gals over there. Every time we send out a care package I am reminded of my days in Dessert Storm.
And one of the things that stands out and meant so much to me were the care packages that included basic things (which we take for granted) or something that reminded me of home.
One of the benefits of staying connected has been the pictures from the troops. I share them with you and will keep posting them as they come in.
Here are the photos you requested. The bike with the flames and the shovel is for SSgt Damon Fairchild.
The bike with red rims is another customer’s bike shipping out this week. It has the Retro finish, Crazy Horse V-Plus 100″ (re-engineered Indian PP-100)
We will probably fire SSgt. Fairchild’s bike tomorrow.
GP LEATHER INDIAN LARRY TRIBUTE CHOP TO BE FEATURED IN HEAVY DUTY MAG IN AUSTRALIA– What a sweet Pan Glenn has put together! I’ll send you a story down the track – but Heavy Duty needs to run it first.
Cheers
–Doc
Associate & Technical Editor
Heavy Duty Magazine
www.heavyduty.com.au
BIKERNET STUDIES THE NEW INDIAN EFFORT–As the weeks peel past we will bring you constant reports on the new Indian effort emerging in NC. They plan to have bikes on the road this summer and have completely revitalized the Power Plus Indian. But just the other day we discovered another company building improved Power Plus engines. Check this out: By the way, good reading on the Crazy Horse Motor http://rollingthunderllc.com/ and http://crazyhorsemotorcycles.com/
FYI, Rolling Thunder LLC., is the parent company of Crazy Horse Motorcycles.
High-Flow K&N Replacement Filter HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MOTORCYCLES Screamin? Eagle Edition– APPLICATION: 2004-2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster 883-1200cc Motorcycles
PART NUMBER: HD-0900 MSRP: $54.00
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS: http://www.kandn.com/instructions/HD-0900.pdf
September 2007, K&N Engineering, Inc. releases a new High-Flow Replacement Air Filter (HD-0900) for 2004-2007 models HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster Screamin? Eagle Edition 883 and 1200?s.
K&N?s High-Flow Replacement Air Filter is engineered specifically to fit into your Harley Davidson?s Screamin? Eagle Air Filter Assembly without any cutting or fitting required. K&N?s unique pleated cotton design delivers a larger surface area over the stock unit, while allowing for an increased volume of air flow. This design offers better throttle response, added horsepower and longer service intervals. Being that it is a Replacement Air Filter, fuel-management changes are not necessary to receive optimum performance.
K&N High-Flow Filters have built their reputation by being a washable and reusable ?lifetime? air filter. K&N On-Road Air Filters feature the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty?. Warranty is covered against defective materials and workmanship for one million miles.
–Johnny Jump
Brand Manager – Powersports Division
K&N Engineering, Inc.
TEL: 951-826-4000
GO TO: WWW.KNFILTERS.COM for more information and a stocking dealer near you!
BIKERNET SEAT COMPETITION ON HOME PAGE– Shirley Z posted a link to this competition on our forum at Leatherworker.net. I think it’s great that you are doing this for the seat makers and also to support a great cause. I would like to cast a vote for Shirley’s seat.
The other one is great too, but I have been a fan of Shirley’s work for a few years now and couldn’t pass up the chance support her work. I bought a few tickets also, for the chance to possibly win a piece of her work. I’m a cowboy and a leatherworker, not a biker, but you guys have a really cool site here.
–Clay
REVOLT SPREADS THROUGH ABATE OF ILLINOIS– The South Suburban Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois has refused to have its local Chapter Newsletter censored by the State Board and has decided not to send any more money to the state. The President of the South Suburban Chapter is Attorney Michael Donahue.
Donahue?s editorial in his Chapter Newsletter complained that because he is a lawyer, he cannot support his own Chapter by running ads for personal injury cases or donate money to events that the Chapter sponsors. All this is because the State Board has imposed censorship on ads of the 82,000 lawyers practicing in Illinois and has given an exclusive advertising agreement to an Indiana law firm.
Donahue?s Chapter was put on probation for thanking Attorney Michael F. Hupy for all he has done for the Chapter. Hupy has been a member of this Chapter for approximately 17 years. To quote Donahue:
?Because of the financial bind we find ourselves in we have had to Continue to cut back on our expenses which in turn results in less benefits for our members. Why should we have to cut back on the publication of our newsletter, when, if given the opportunity, we could easily raise the funds to support it.?
Donahue also stated in his front-page editorial that Chapters statewide have been handcuffed from acting in the best interest of the members by an A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois policy, which is designed to benefit one entity to the detriment of the organization as a whole. Donahue went on to say about the Indiana law firm, ?Why the need for protection from competition? What is the real motivation behind the restrictive advertising policy?? Because he is a lawyer, Donahue is on the A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Non-Preferred list.
?We have yet to receive what we consider to be an honest answer,? Donahue stated, ?on the subject of why special treatment should be given to one business.?
The Westgate Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois ran an editorial in its April, 2008, issue supporting the position of the South Suburban Chapter and decried the restriction of freedoms by a rights organization.
–Tony Sanfelipo
SHERIFF CHECKS IN AGAIN– RULE BRITTANIA,KIMURA STYLE
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CUSTOM SEATS BY 2WHEELERS–Custom seats by 2wheelers, Hot rod style solo seats. Vinyl, only $ 300.00.
–Donna
BANDIT’S RARE 1928 SHOVELHEAD TO BE AUCTIONED– Bonhams & Butterfields is pleased to return to the Legend of the Motorcycle of its second annual Sale of Exceptional Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia.
This year, over 100 rare, unique and special motorcycles will be offered, most without reserve. Particular highlights include the Michael Corbin Collection, featuring many fine pieces of motorcycle memorabilia and a stunning selection of Indian motorcycles. Also on offer is the Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson Museum Collection, with six exquisite Harleys offered all without reserve.
Finally, a collection of over 50 motorcycles from a private California collector will be offered, significantly without reserve. The catalog is now online for viewing anytime at www.bonhams.com/legend.
CLASSIC MUFFLERS FROM RIVERA PRIMO WILL BE USED ON A BIKERNET PROJECT IN THE NEAR FUTURE–These puppies are made in American and are the ultimate in classic mufflers. And they won’t mess with flow.
THAT’S A WRAP FOR A SINNER’S SUNDAY–We will work with Dockside Brad with a new set of Progressive Suspension shocks on his ’61 Pan. We’ll report back. Then we’re off to Long Beach for the Sinners gathering in a bar on Anaheim. That’s all I know, but we’ll find the joint.
Next week watch for our D&D/Zippers performance EFI install and Chopper Dave’s bike feature. There’s more, but I gotta cut a dusty trail. The hot sun feels damn fine.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
