I’m bobbing and weaving. I took the King for the first ride after new wheels, Avon Tyres and black powder coating replaced much of the chrome. I’m running into one problem. New Softails and Dynas are set up for at least 150 sized tires with the narrower belt, but not touring bikes. My belt is rubbing against the tire. I spaced the pulled over, but upon the first test ride it’s rubbing again. A reader suggested I move the wheel over to the right .250. I need to stroll out into the garage and see if I have the wherewithal to perform such a task. I need to ride. Let’s hit the news:
BIKES MISSING IN THEFT!
If you have or run across any knowledges about the theft of the above scooters or the break-in at H-D Performance in Vacaville, California, call quick. Call Harold Ponteralli at (707)453-1649. He’s good people and doesn’t deserve this shit.
Helpful Hints from Terry G.
Long runs in the hot sun, remove the sun burn with some “Dannon Yogurt”.
Bike throwing oil and grease on your pants and there the only pair you have that are “somewhat clean” and your expected to be at that meeting tomorrow try “Coca-Cola and a rinse”…
Read all of Terry’s finds in the Digital Discovery area.
THE LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN / 2003 LAUGHLIN NEVADA– APRIL 24-25-26-27 2003, NO COLORS IN LAUGHLIN TO BE ENFORCED!!
The ABATE Mohave Chapter Coordinator, Perry Taylor had his ear to the ground and alerted the lobbyist that a stakeholders meeting was being held on March 25,2003 with Laughlin’s Chamber of Commerce and the DPS regarding the up coming River Run .
Lt. Snidley stated, WE WANT TO SEND A VERY CLEAR AND CONVINCING MESSAGE THAT THE PATCH HOLDERS WEARERS ARE NOT WELCOME IN LAUGHLIN !!
NO COLORS means ANY AND ALL patches i.e., CMA, HOG, (any insignia on leather). Club t-shirts are iffy and up to the individual casino if they will be allowed.
The Laughlin Sheriff recommended that the hotels ban colors and IF COLORS ARE WORN THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED AND NOT RETURNED. All casinos and hotels with the exception of THE RIVERSIDE RESORT will be enforcing the NO COLORS policy in one form or another. The vendors will not allow colors, nor will the bars. COLORS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN HOTEL ROOMS AND ON THE STREET. It was made very clear that police are there to protect the business owners, their customers and the police themselves.
Lt. Snidley went down his list of police presence that will be visible during the run. 20 MOTOR COPS / SWAT TEAMS / HELICOPTERS / DOGS / 40 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL / 150 DPS / SPECIAL OPS / 200 INTELLIGENCE COPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO TRACK MOTORCYCLE GANGS AND PLUS SEVERAL JAIL BUSES.
He named groups that would be under constant surveillance; those are the Vagos, Bandidos, Pagans, Mongols and the Hells Angels. He also told us that during the 2002 event his department had been tipped off that a situation at Harrah’s was going to go down on Saturday night and so they were ready to contain the situation. He also mentioned that the murder of the President of Cave Creek Hells Angel s Chapter is a prelude of what to expect at Laughlin River Run.
Lt. Snidley went on to say that if any person that was a part or associated with the River Run in 2002 shows their face in Laughlin they will be hunted down and hit swift and precise. The jail busses will be standing by to shuttle detainees to the Las Vegas jail. Snidley s motto was “HAVE AN ATTITUDE, You ll GO TO JAIL” .
Snidley said that specific targeted groups would not be allowed to ride in mass in Laughlin. Snidley used the term DOMESTIC TERRORIST in reference to the clubs he considers to be outlaw gangs.
Laughlin generates $20 Million dollars during this weekend. They want our money but don t want us. They feel that this is Laughlin s Run, not the motorcycle communities run.
If you are planning on attending Laughlin s NO COLORS River Run, search your heart and make sure you are willing to sell out not only your brothers and sisters who wear colors with compassion, but selling out your freedom and yourself.
Attending this meeting was Lt. Snidley / Laughlin DPS / Bobby Hartman / Two members of ABATE / CMA / Star Rider / Route 66 / Vendors / Shop Keepers . Bobby Hartman (ABATE Lobbyist) and ABATE were the only ones present who were concerned about our rights. The others were glad to hear that the Police would have such a forceful presence creating a feel safe environment.
Bobby Hartman
ABATE Lobbyist
Reprint from the Arizona Cycle Quest Internet News Letter / April 2003
–from Rogue
BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT EMBEDDED IN THE IRAQI FRONT
Heading back up to the shit after my well deserved R&R. Now the vultures are circling, dividing up what MEN (and a few good women) have won with their blood and sweat. Don’t let the mass media fool you, there is still plenty going on here. I’ll keep sending reports when I can. Have laptop, will travel. We keep getting sniffs of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and technology.
Man, I don’t know if the Iraqis can run their own country. The retired General thing smacks of WWII Germany. We’ll see. It’s still Indian country above the border. They really don’t want us there. After they’ve got a few good meals under thier belts, they’ll be plotting to kill us again. Surprised that the last of the gang didn’t chem us on thier way out. I guess they were too busy gathering up the millions.
Reading Orwell for the third time, good shit.
— Ride Free, Doc
Myrtle Beach Ride
Please let the everyone know that, on May 14, I will lead a ride from the Hampton Inn located at Broadway at the Beach starting at 9:30am. The ride will take us out of the Myrtle Beach area and go for about 90 minutes. We will make a stop at my new motorcycle shop called “Greasy’s.” We will serve free southern lunch of “chicken bog” between 11:30 and 2:00. Donnie Smith will ride with me and will hang around Greasy’s to visit with all. We will then take a ride thru the country side and return to the beach. The shop is located 30 miles west of Myrtle Beach on Hwy 501 in the town of Aynor.
RSVP to bisiegal@aol.com.
— Bruce Siegal
Goldammer’s Latest Creation
Have you seen Goldammer’s latest bike? I’d like to call them and get more info on the bike and maybe a different shot. We’ll have the whole scoop in the Thursday Bikernet News.
–Chuck
Swedish Biker Web Site–
I have a Swedish Biker site for Bye & sell, links, events calendar, forum and more, actually Sweden?s biggest market place for Harleys, Buells & Parts.
–Peppe Wall?n/ www.harleyportalen.com
The 2003 United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame and Training Camps Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Training
The 2003 USMA International Hall of Fame and the USMA International Training Camp is dedicated to Bruce Lee’s 30th Commemoration. Join us as Sifu Richard Bustillo, one of Bruce Lee’s original students, shares some of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do at the Training Camp. Also at the Training Camp will be the Eskrima legend of the Philippines, Grandmaster Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete, the “Father of American Judo” O-Sensei Phil Porter, the most successful coach in the history of Brazilian Jiujitsu competition – Grandmaster Bob Schirmer, and a host of prominent and distinguished instructors.
Sifu Bustillo will offer a special dedication to the memory of his departed teacher Bruce Lee at the 2003 USMA International Hall of Fame. Be part of this special occasion as we celebrate the life of a truly great martial artist.
July 24 thru 26, 2003, United States Martial Arts Association – www.mararts.org, Airport Renaissance Hotel (for reservations, call 1-888-340-2594).
Texas Bar Rules
This guy walks into a bar down in Texas and orders a white wine.
Surprised,the bartender looks around and says “You ain’t from around here where you from,boy?”
The guy says,”I’m from Pennsylvania.”
The bartender asks,”What do you do up in Pennsylvania?”
The guy responds,”I’m a taxidermist.”
The bartender asks,”A taxidermist…what the hell is a taxidermist?”
The guy says “I mount dead animals.”
The bartender smiles and shouts to the whole bar,”It’s OK boys,he’s one of us!”
Roadshows, Inc 2003 Motorcycle Events
June 27-29 Mammoth Lakes Mean Mountain Run is now in its third year produced by professionals for motorcycle enthusiasts. Roadshows, Inc. will work with the City of Mammoth Lakes, CA for this event at the Village Pavilion lot on Old Mammoth Road. There’ll be poker runs, ride- in shows, bike games, stunt shows and rockin’ music while vendors sell their wares. Open to all motorcycles. Download a registration form off the website at www.road-shows.com, call Roadshows at 800-200-4557or e- mail: office@road-shows.com for more information.
Aug. 25-Sept.1 Riders Ranch during Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary Celebration at the Waukesha County Expo Center in Waukesha, WI, just minutes from Milwaukee WI. Amazing stunt shows, world-renowned bands, massive motorcycle shows & competitions, shopping, a variety of food vendors & full service restaurants, a spa, Internet caf?, water park, Go-Go Club, professional kickboxing and 200 acres of party fun. There are 25,000 camping sites, 550 RV spaces and plenty of room for 20,000 day visitors — For more information visit www.riders-ranch.com or call 800- 773-5069. For vendor forms visit www.road-show.com call Roadshows at 800-200-4557 or e-mail office@road-shows.com
Sept. 24-28 Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is the hottest time on two wheels! A celebration of music, metal and motorcycles and an official Northern California Harley-Davidson Dealers Association event, Street Vibrations offers tours, entertainment, parades, ride-in shows, stunt shows, Chrome Alley retail vendors, Camel Roadhouse, the Harley- Davidson Factory Store, concerts and more. The event is so big, it rocks at several locations throughout Reno, NV. Rides to historic towns and to one of the most beautiful meetings of mountains and water on earth – fabulous Lake Tahoe — provide special entertainment all their own. Flirt with Lady Luck during poker walks and runs or during special slot tournaments. It’s HOG heaven! Open to all motorcycles. Visit www.road-shows.com to download a registration form. For more information call 800-200-4557 or e-mail office@road-shows.com.
Oct. 17-19 American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend in the desert resort cities of the spectacular Coachella Valley. Producers have married a Motorcycle event with stunt shows, live entertainment and retail vendors galore — so there is plenty to see and do. This event is so hot it sizzles! Palm Springs is a vacation paradise and a great place to play. It’s bounded by lush mountain ranges for the perfect ride and a tour of desert cities. Live music rocks throughout the weekend along with Motorcycle activities. Open to all motorcycles and hot rods. Visit
Cantina Sunday Quiz
Here’s two shots of Superman. Make a list of the differences. I know, it’s a tough one.
–from Bob T.
MONDAY MORNING CHUCKLE
A woman stopped by unannounced at her recently married son’s house.She rang the doorbell and walked in. She was shocked to see her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally naked. Soft music was playing, and the aroma of perfume filled the room.
“What are you doing?” she asked.
“I’m waiting for my husband to come home from work,” the daughter-in-law answered.
“But you’re naked!” the mother-in-law exclaimed.
“This is my love dress,” the daughter-in-law explained.
“Love dress? But you’re naked!”
“My husband loves me to wear this dress,” she explained. “I excite him to no end. Every time he sees me in this dress, he instantly becomes romantic and ravages me for hours on end. He can’t get enough of me.”
The mother-in-law left. When she got home, she undressed, showered put on her best perfume, dimmed the lights, put on a romantic CD, and laid on the couch waiting for her husband to arrive.
Her husband came home. He walked in and saw her laying there so provocatively
“What are you doing?” he asked.
“This is my love dress,” she whispered, sensually.
“Needs ironing,” he said. “What’s for dinner?”
–from Ken Miller
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES STYLING DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS
Promotions of Davidson and Netz Set Styling Course for Future. Milwaukee, WI (April 17, 2003) – Harley-Davidson Motor Company recently announced Willie G. Davidson has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer. In a related move the company also announced Louie Netz has been promoted to Vice President – Director of Styling and will serve on the Company?s Create Demand Circle (CDC) and Functional Leadership Group (FLG).
?Willie G. Davidson?s promotion recognizes his one-of-a-kind styling genius, the enduring importance of his design sense, and his leadership in creating and preserving the distinctive look of Harley-Davidson motorcycles,? said Jeff Bleustein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
?For nearly 30 years, Louie Netz has worked beside me to create the great motorcycles that we are all celebrating this year,? said Davidson. ?I have no plans of leaving this special Company, but it?s time for Louie to be recognized for his contributions and to become a part of the senior decision-making group that will ensure our legacy.?
?The design philosophies and signatures that Willie has put into place will continue to be carried out by this staff, which we view as the greatest motorcycle design team in the world, and those guiding philosophies will take us into the future,? said Netz.
Willie G. Davidson has been with the Company for more than 40 years and was most recently Vice President of Styling. Louie Netz was most recently Director of Styling.
Inner Peace In The Cantina
I’m passing this along to you as I consider you a valued friend. This has worked for me and I think it may work for you as well. I have found Inner Peace. Recently, I read an article that stated:
The best way to achieve inner peace is to ‘Finish Things You Have Started’.” So today I finished two large bags of potato chips, the last half of a lemon cream pie, a nearly full bottle of Jose Cuervo, a small bag of Godiva Chocolates, and then I slapped the shit out of someone I have never liked. I feel better than I have felt for a long time.
–from Stacy R.
News From Gunny’s Sack
The following excerpts come from the A.I.M correspondent, Gunny. His entire report will be posted in the next couple of days in the Bikernet Rights Department where legislative news and efforts are posted.
MINNEAPOLIS: Norton Motorcycle Company has announced that it has changed its name to the Viper Motorcycle Company, and Viper has released all trademark rights to the Norton brand. Merch Performance Inc, is to supply engines for the new motorcycle. According to their new CEO, “The initial response to our first model, the Viper Diablo Power Cruiser, has greatly exceeded our expectations.” The goal for Viper Motorcycle Company is to be a full-line manufacturer of high-end motorcycles. The company will introduce 3 additional models sometime this year. Now THIS one just might be worth watching. My boss Sam Hochberg says that the Norton Commando was the very first bike he lusted after as a kid. Too bad for Sam: These new ones are NOT likely to look much like Nortons at all – especially since they aren’t even going to CALL ’em Nortons.
–from the AIM Gunny Sack PHOENIX. AZ: Here’s another celeb that got banged up due to a reckless driver. Los Angeles Dodgers batting coach Jack Clark remained in stable condition at a Phoenix hospital, a day after he was injured in a motorcycle accident. Clark broke eight ribs and had cuts to his head when he was clipped by a car on his way to Bank One Ballpark for a Dodgers workout. No helmet law in AZ. Yet Clark didn’t die! Imagine that. I have to tell you, if it were one of US, instead of a celeb, no one would even hear about it. The driver who caused the accident was cited for “an unsafe lane change.” Some states are working to change the law to call for stiffer penalties against negligent drivers who cause injury or death…good for them.
–Gunny Sack
Let’s Ride–I need to jump into the garage and see what I can do. The King is running fine and needs to be in the wind. In the next couple of days we’ll launch the powder coating King 10 report and something on the Shrunken FXR. Then we may install a 12-Volt system on Sifu’s Panhead (my martial arts instructor).
I have a quick question. We get a lot of response from various riders all over the county and world. At times people mention the HORSE, Hot Bike and American Ride to name a few, but no one mentions ER, Biker or In The Wind. Are you reading these mags anymore?
Let’s Ride–Bandit.
