Hey, All hell broke lose today. We faced teenager woes last night and couldn’t get any goddamn sleep.
So I woke up this morning groggy and pissed off, but it was Thursday-News Day At Bikernet. That’s always a good thing. We run at it like starving dogs producing, basically a Bikernet Newspaper in a day. It’s like playing a 200mph video game from Hell.
I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s a blast, like tuning a bike for the last run on the salt. The pressure’s on, but we’re lovin’ every minute of it. (Bandit should speak for himself. Layla)
So let’s hit it, and I’ll tell you more good news at the end:
ONE OF THE BIKERNET BONNEVILLE TEAMS TO BE FEATURED IN THUNDER PRESS AND THE HORSE– Sure was fun meeting you guys (Chop N Grind Racing, 7 Palms, California) and getting the story of the race team!!! The weekend was perfect…we went from meeting you guys to a fun afternoon and evening in Vegas…the people who bought my neighbor’s Fat Boy were great…very old school folks who live up in Utah…that bike is going to a very good home!
Attached is one of the pics we took…The Crew! I’ll send you copies of the articles as I get them ready to go…thanks again, Bob, for the hospitality…thank the rest of the guys for me as well!
–Bill Hayes
Author of “Wild Ones” for Motorbooks Int.
NEW WEB ACTIVITIES FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–http://travel.harley-davidson.com/destinations
Then insider tips and Nightlife OOPS!Harley listing GAY BARS !!!!!
Willie G do you know about this????
–Rogue
TRAVEL CHANNEL’S MADE IN AMERICA? SERIES TO FEATURE AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE CO.–Custom motorcycle manufacturer American IronHorse? will step into the limelight of the Travel Channel?s Made in America show airing on Tuesday, April 18 at 9 p.m. (EST).
Hosted by the former Cheers television actor John Ratzenberger, the show will take viewers behind the scenes at American IronHorse?s 224,000-sq.-ft. factory in Fort Worth. The American IronHorse special is helping to kick off season three of the show’s ongoing adventure to celebrate the people, places and products that are uniquely American.
The Made in America production staff spent time in January shooting at the factory and conducting interviews with key executives and other employees. The upcoming feature on American IronHorse will highlight the company’s journey from its humble beginnings to becoming one of the hottest bike manufacturers in the nation.
TAKE THE RACETRACK LOOK TO THE STREETS–Take the sleek look of a Top Fuel race bike onto the street with a Doug Keim Creative Cycles’ Top Fuel Frame. The single-radius downtube frame features an 8-inch backbone stretch, a 4-inch down stretch and a 40-degree neck angle. Quality is evident in the frame’s TIG-welded,CNC-machined construction, along with the 1-inch rear axle and the right-side drive tranny mounts with zero offset to ensure superior left-to-right balance.
You can take your project to the next level with the Top Fuel Rolling Chassis. It comes complete with steel oil tank, billet oil fill cap, oil tank mounts, swing arm, swing arm pivot axis, flush pivot axis fasteners, 1-inch rear axle and billet rear axle covers.
You also get a chromed billet front end with trail correction, chrome 1.25-inch handlebars, kickstand, a 21×2.15-inch chrome billet front wheel from Weld Racing, a chrome billet rear wheel with offset spokes and a Metzeler’s 280 rear tire.
For more information, contact: Doug Keim Creative Cycles, (732) 751-1403, www.dougkeim.com
JOHNNY CHOP HOMETOWN MEMORIUM– Johnny Chop’s dad called last week.Johnny Chop’s Memorium will behosted by Johnny’s parents, family and the Ghost Riders Assoc.,1 pm, May 6,Felton Firehouse,Felton (Santa Cruz), Cal.
Mr. Vasko said that Johnny asked his mom for two things: to becremated and for them with the Ghost Riders to throw a KICK ASS PARTY. They promisedthey would do both.
One of Johnny’s friends made a tank of which Johnny’sashes are located and will be buried in Santa Cruz.
Mr. V expressed how he and his wife have appreciated the support of so manyfriends and people who honored Johnny’s workmanship. They were surprised how so many knew and loved theirboy and how well he had been doing for himself in the business. He wantedto be sure I passed this on, and the Memoriam will be open to anyone. His folks look forward to meeting Johnny’s pals and supporters.
On a personal note, Ireally loved that guy and learned a lot from Johnny about being true to yourself, livingfor today and respect. I’m happy though that we got to spend time and hangout. The Seminole Roadhouse helped him attend a lot of events and be on center stage!He was the best.
–Carrie Rep
BIKERNET MEDICAL STUDY RESULTS–American Medical Association researchers have made a remarkable discovery.It seems that some patients needing blood transfusionsmay benefit from receiving chicken blood rather than human blood.
It tends to make the men cocky and the women lay better.
Just thought you’d like to know?
–Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
WORLD’S LARGEST MOTORCYCLE SHOW ROARS INTO KANSAS CITY– Easyriders Events, presented by Lucas Oil Products, announced that their 11-city Tour is returning to the Kansas City Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri for the fifth year. The final stop on the tour, this one-day event opens on April 29th. This final show will also include the Invitational Bike Show bringing the best of the custom motorcycles from around the country.
“When we open the doors on Saturday, our attendees see the best of the best in custom motorcycles. Wall-to-wall motorcycles that range from the completely restored antique to the most radical. This Bike Show attracted over 9,600 enthusiasts from Kansas City and surrounding areas last year,” stated John Green, president. “This year is sure to be even bigger with all the attractions we have lined up.”
While eyeing these custom motorcycles and making decisions on which motorcycles they feel deserve the top awards, the attendees will be able to meet the manufacturers and vendors that have come from all around the country. They’ll be able to talk tech with the manufacturers, check out the bike shops that are in their neighborhood in one location and buy those hard-to-find gadgets. The evening concert will include North Carolina?s premier rock band, Toyz.
A crowd-pleaser, The Centerfold Tour returns with top motorcycle builders from around the country. The attendees with have an opportunity to meet and talk with these builders and check out the builders? latest custom motorcycles. The builders this year include: Randy Simpson from Virginia, Aaron Greene from Nevada, Kim Suter from Missouri, Rick Fairless from Texas, Billy Lane from Florida, Ron Finch from Michigan, Kendall Johnson from North Carolina, Paul Yaffe from Arizona and Paul Cox & Keino from New York. The Centerfold Tour is sponsored in part by S&S Cycle, Baker Drivetrain, Supertrapp and Paramount Custom Cycles.
Easyriders V-Twin Bike Show opens at 10 AM on Saturday. Advanced tickets are available for this show. For more show information, you can call us at (800) 962-9857 or go to http://www.easyridersevents.com/
Think you have the custom bike that will stop the show? Enter your custom motorcycle to compete for a part of the purse valued at more than $300,000 in cash and prizes. Avon Tyres, Belt Drives Ltd., Big Dog Motorcycles Company, Carolina Customs, Jireh Cycles, Kustomwerks, Milwaukee Iron, and Performance Machine are sponsoring over $200,000 in contingency prizes.
G2MOTORSPORTS GOES BACK TO SCHOOL– Matt Smith, Chip Ellis, George and Jackie Bryce gave the students at Southland Academy in Americus, GA a real thrill when they rolled the G2 Motorsports rig onto the school grounds to help reward the members of the Accelerated Reader Program for reaching their goals.
Southland Academy Principal, Pat Beckham and the teachers from grades one through five, all decked out in G2 team regalia, hosted the event that included each child having their picture taken on one of the G2 Pro Stock bikes with Chip Ellis, touring the race rig and trying on a set of Vanson leathers, watching motorcycle drag racing videos in the lounge area of the trailer and sitting in the G2 truck. The tour guide was none other than Julie A. Bryce daughter of George and Jackie, who attends Southland Academy.
The day’s activities ended with the students competing in a spirited and amusing relay race that involved them running while rolling a race slick. “It was a great experience for both the children and the race team,” said Jackie Bryce, Vice President of Operations at G2 Motorsports/Star Racing. “We were proud to be asked to help in rewarding them for all the hard work they put into the Accelerated Reader Program. As a team G2 had a great day out and I know from the response we have gotten in the community that the kids did as well. We look forward to doing more events like this in the future.” Photo Caption: G2 Motorsports riders Matt Smith (left) and Chip Ellis (right) are surrounded by the teachers and Principal Beckham of Southland Academy in Americus, GA.
TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW POSTER CONTEST WINDING DOWN-VOTE QUICK– Just thought I’d drop a line to once again say THANKS for all of your love and support with the Texas National Poster Contest! I am still getting votes in as we speak. Everyone really rallied around their favorites and it is still a close race, that’s all I’m going to say until next week, when we reveal the winner.
So next Thursday hopefully you will be kind to us Devils and post the winner. We also may have something up our sleeves for the 2nd and 3rd places too. We will see if I can persuade the Devil with some whispers in his ears. I’ll whisper in yours too if you want!
Also once the voting is over and the winner is announced we will begin taking registration on line for the bike show not only for show participants but vendors as well @ www.texasnationalbikeshow.com , so everyone can get a good spot.
Once again I thank you from the bottom of my very black heart for all of Bikernet’s help not only with the poster contest but also with your sponsorship of our show again this year, because without you where would we be?
Yours truly,
–Mrs. L. Devil
P.S. you tell that squirrelly reporter Johnny Humble that if I catch him skulking around my lair bothering The Devil again I will peel the skin from his bones and make a nice lamp shade for Hanks room!
xxoox
GIVE A BUELL LIGHTNING A JOLT–Buell Accessories has released three new accessory items painted to match the bold, red “energy” pattern of the Voltage Custom Paint Set (P/N 95738-05YAD) for Buell Lightning models. The new components include the Voltage Tail Section (P/N 50779-06Y, $169); the Voltage Rider Heel Guards (P/N 50778-06Y, $39.95) and the Voltage Passenger Heel Guards (50777-06Y, $35.95). Each fits 2003-later XB9S and 2004-later XB12S models.
The Voltage Custom Paint Set (P/N 95738-05YAD, $799.00) includes a Fly Screen, Intake Cover Assembly, Front Fender and Chin Fairing Assembly to fit 2003-2005 XB9S and 2004-2005 XB12S models. All of the Voltage components feature a bright red pattern applied over a deeper red base using the Hydrographics Decorative Process. The color is imbedded seamlessly within the graphics, and the color coat is covered with an automotive-grade clear coat for outstanding durability.
For additional information on Buell Accessories, see your local Buell dealer or visit the Buell website at www.buell.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK– Cam Assembly Tool,Use to hold both cams in an upright position while lowering the cam support plate over both guides and cam journal guides. This tool has been manufactured from a non-marring material that will not damage any of the cams’ surfaces.
No. 990 – Use on 2006 topresent Dyna Trans.
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