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SUZUKI PARTS ON BIKERNET?–“Designed by NIKKO RACING to operate on Suzuki’s range, equipped with Injection, Injection Adjuster is the first box fully compatible with 32 bits processors!
This is an easy-to-use and reliable tool directly connected on the motorbike’s diagnostic plug to allow carburation’s reprograming.”
Please find a picture in high quality in the attached document.
I wish this information could be helpful!
Your NIKKO RACING Team
BP 60
57600 FORBACH
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Tel : +33 3 87 85 34 34
Fax : +33 3 87 87 16 67
Email : info@nikko-racing.com
www.nikkoracing.com/
BIKERS INNER CIRCLE RADIO– The new internet Bikers Radio Show is getting Great Response and Acceptance.I hope you will take the opportunity to listen in and also comment on the show.
There is a new segment every Saturday and you can also listen at your convenience through out the week.
Those involved are Real Bikers and want to make the show informative and also something you will enjoy so send in information and or contact us about issues you would like covered.
My section of the show is mostly legislative and things that affect the Biker Lifestyle and I accept information from organizations like AMA, ABATE, Motorcycle Rider Foundation and other Motorcycle Rights Groups as well as concerned Motorcyclist. I will be doing some Technical Reports from time to time as I find good items. We will also have people and companies in the motorcycle business on from time to time telling you about themselves and their new products.
The show is now also accepting sponsors and you can get a link to your web site or your business card posted for ONLY $100.00 for A Complete Year. Damn if that ain’t a deal I do not know what is. This is not restricted to motorcycle businesses. It will include businesses like plumbers, electricians, doctors, lawyers and maybe even an Indian chief or two.
How about the places you like to eat and drink at? Biker Friendly Businesses, Event Promoters ideal for letting attendees know about your event. The list goes on and on.
The Biker Radio Show is open to people from all walks of life and ages.
No X Rated or Pornographic Advertising Will Be Accepted. To get in on this hot deal go to www.big7productions.com/sponsors.htm.
–Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
www.bikerrogue.com/
BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–Grab a glass of wine, a chunk of cheese and enjoy.For one of my bro’s a v-twin or custom was just not enough so he chose the 502 hp V-8, w/nitrus, custom painted “Grizzly” Boss Hoss that makes your balls vibrate when he hits the ignition. Can’t wait to hit the road with him and my other bruthas from Florida to Sturgis in August.
Ride Hard,
Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:soffordphotos@comcast.net
BRITISH COLUMBIA COALITION OF MOTORCYCLES ANNOUNCES PREMIER–We are excited to announce that for the first time ever our Premier, GordonCampbell, will be attending the 17th Annual MLA Ride on Thursday, May 4th!
Here is a list of the MLA’s that have been confirmed to date:
LIBERAL MLA’s
Gordon Campbell
Michael de Jong
Claude Richmond
Al Horning
Mary Polak
Ron Cantelon
Katherine Whittred
Richard Neufeld
Blair Lekstrom
Iain Black
John Rustad
Shirley Bond
Olga Ilich
John Yap
Lorne Mayencourt
Ralph Sultan
NDP MLA’s
Katrine Conroy
Mike Farnworth
Leonard Krog
Jenny Kwan
Chuck Puchmayr
Bruce Ralston
Nicholas Simons
Diane Thorne
There will also be several staff that would like to go on the ride as well.So please bring an extra helmet with you if possible!
You can find out who your MLA at this link:http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/mla/3-1-1.htm
Some of you may want to call their office ahead of time and arrange to takethem on the ride or arrange some time to speak with them about anymotorcycling issues that are important to you. Please note that a ride hasalready been arranged for Gordon Campbell.
The MLA Ride is a motorcycle ride to the Legislature Buildings in Victoriawhere riders arrive at noon to take the MLA’s and their staff for a ride ontheir lunch hour, so that they can experience the thrill of motorcyclingfirsthand. This ride enables our members to discuss issues concerningmotorcycling in B.C. with their MLA and is also the big kick off to helppromote May as Motorcycle Awareness Month.
17th Annual MLA RideDate: Thursday, May 4, 2006Assembly PointsVancouver: Riders meet at Tsawwassen Ferry terminal to take 9am sailingVictoria: Riders meet at Mayfair Mall, Blanshard St, Victoria, 11am
For info please call (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111
THIS EVENT GOES RAIN OR SHINE!
NEW S&S OIL FILTERS SHIPPING IN MAY–S&S Cycle is pleased to announce the availability of their new oil filters. Orders are expected to be filled during the 2nd and 3rd weeks of May, 2006 for 1984-1999 big twins and later this year (June) for 1999-later big twins; these oil filters will be available in black and chrome.
S&S oil filters are constructed in a sturdy steel canister which houses the finest filtering media and internal components available. The canister is slightly smaller in diameter than stock filters to make them easier to remove and install.
“With our recent colaboration with Mobil 1 it only made sense that S&S develop various oil filters for our line of Proven Performance engines. S&S will now be able to distribute a premium oil and oil filters for our customers.” said S&S Engineering Manager, Michael Scaletta.
The filters are designed with a direct bypass valve that routes bypass oil directly to the filter exit. Direct bypass minimizes the amount of contaminants carried to the engine in the unfiltered bypass oil, since the oil is not allowed to pick up contaminants by flowing over the “dirty” side of the filter media, as it is in some competitive filters.
The filter media used in S&S oil filters has been selected to trap the smallest possible particles while maintaining the lowest restriction to oil flow. The nominal particle capture size is smaller than that of stock filters while the resistance to oil flow is nearly the same.
Authorized S&S dealers should contact their Customer Support representative and refer to part numbers 31-4101 (black) and 31-4102 (chrome) for the 1984-1999 big twin version or part numbers 31-4103 (black) and 31-4104 (chrome) for the 1999-later big twin version.
HUPY IN SUPER LAWYERS FIRST LIST–Attorney Michael F. Hupy was included on the first Wisconsin listing of Super Lawyers which was published recently. Lawyers are selected by their peers and by a screening process.
Hupy is also AV rated in Martindale-Hubbell, certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
As of January 1st, the name of the law firm was changed to Hupy and Abraham, S.C. The firm recently settled two separate cases for injured bikers which will result in approximately a $3 million dollar payout in each case. One accident happened in Wisconsin and the other in Illinois.
–“Tony Sanfelipo”
pan@mfhupy.com
Pennsylvania Offers FREE MOTORCYCLE TRAINING– Why are other states not doing the same thing? PITTSBURGH — High gas prices could give a lot of people reason to finally buy a motorcycle. After all, motorcycles go a lot longer on a tank of gas.
With motorcycles getting much better fuel economy than cars sales are going through the roof.
“We have and we continue to see sales increase because of these gas prices. With an SUV, I know my SUV gets about 12-13 miles a gallon. With a bike you’re getting up to 40 miles a gallon so you’re saving significantly so a lot of people are taking advantage of that,” said owner of Heritage Harley Davidson Toby O’Brien.
To help get riders up to speed, the state offers free motorcycle training classes for beginners. For experienced riders saving on gas is a big bonus — but not the only one.
“It saves a tremendous amount of money, plus it also helps with the ladies…you can’t beat that? No you can’t beat that,” said Anthony Galati.
For more information about that motorcycle safety course visit www.pamsp.com.
BIKERNET BIKE DEAL OF THE WEEK–Say what? FXR? Fucking Sexy Roids? Nah, that won’t work. Hmmmm. Well, does anybody want to pay more than a pound of flesh for the badassed of badass bikes? Blah wooh, that’s some mother fucking ride! Yuch Meisters salute the Infamous Shrunken FXR. The Pheonix Elks Lodge 213 raises armpits for an FXR. Or one raised cheek, bean dip and cling peaches trumpeting flatulent salute. Effff-exxxs-arrrrrrrrr! Crank it over, wind it up, slurp it down, you be fucking FXR’ing! What more can I say? Buy this fucking bike!!!!!! — Nuttboy
Yeah we have some strange guys on the staff. The famous Shrunken FXR is for sale for only $28,000 at Cycle Visions in San Diego. This is a one-of-a-kind machine, built by Bandit, specifically for shorter riders. It’s tight, right and in a classic rubbermounted FXR chassis. What could be better?
Ask for Randy Aron
Cycle Visions
(619) 295-7800
RandyAron@cyclevisions.com
4263 Taylor St.
San Diego, CA 92110
EARLY DATA INDICATES RISE IN HIGHWAY DEATHS DUE TO DISTRACTIONS–The highway death rate increased in 2005 for the first time in about 20years, preliminary federal statistics out Thursday show.
Despite increased usage of safety belts and attention to drunken driving,43,200 people died in car crashes last year, up from 42,636 in 2004, theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated. The death rateper 100 million vehicle miles traveled was up from 1.44 to 1.46.The news came the same day as a report showing that driving distracted is amore serious problem than previously known. The report by the NHTSA andVirginia Tech’s Transportation Institute said nearly 80% of crashes andnear-crashes involve driver inattention up to three seconds before the incident.The most common causes of distraction were cellphone use and drowsiness.Other risky behaviors included reaching for insects in the car and gazing atpassersby.
It is difficult for police investigating crashes to determine whether thedrivers involved were distracted or drowsy. The research, which NHTSA called”breakthrough,” tracked the drivers of 100 vehicles equipped with video andsensor devices for more than one year. In nearly 2 million miles of driving, 241drivers of the cars were involved in 82 crashes and 761 near-crashes.
Connecticut, New York and New Jersey ban drivers from using handheldcellphones. Washington, D.C., bans use of handheld cellphones or any otherelectronic device. New Hampshire bans all driver distractions.
The findings could spur state laws governing driving behavior, which somesay would be a mistake. “If anything has been shown, it’s the fact thatcontinued research needs to be done,” says Jim Champagne, chairman of the GovernorsHighway Safety Association. “Our legislators should not think they need tomake a knee-jerk reaction based on what this shows.”
Acting NHTSA Administrator Jacqueline Glassman says the research will helpthe agency hone distracted driving messages and “contribute significantly toscience as crash avoidance technology is developed.”Automakers are refining technologies that sense when a vehicle is about tocrash and apply brakes and steer the car out of trouble.
The Virginia Tech-NHTSA report found the number of crashes and near-crashesattributable to dialing a phone is nearly identical to the number associatedwith talking or listening. Dialing is more dangerous but occurs less oftenthan talking or listening. The NHTSA recommends that drivers pull over beforedialing or talking.
By Jayne O’Donnell, USA TODAY
–from Rogue
BIKERNET BONNEVILLE SPONSOR AND LONG TIME BROTHER– “I am the guy with the wheel buckle that spins and the wheeler workstation,” said RayCWheeler our latest Bikernet Bonneville Sponsor. “WE GAVE ONE AWAY AT A EASYRIDER RODEO so cal., I also attempted to have your leaking fuel tank repaired in Sturgis. Best of luck on the Salt. With a little planning I’ll be there with Duncan Keller, Yankee Engenuity crew . Enclosed are photos of 2004 dyna that’s near completion.
BIKERNET ZOO UPDATE–A small Fargo Wild Animal Park acquired a very rare species of gorilla. Within a few weeks, the gorilla, who was a female, became very difficult to handle. Upon examination, the park veterinarian determined the problem. The gorilla was in heat. To make matters worse, there was no male gorilla available.
Reflecting on their problem, the park administrator thought of Eddie Standen, a large redneck part-time intern, who was responsible for cleaning the animals’ cages. Eddie, like most rednecks, had little sense, but possessed ample ability to satisfy a female of any species. The park administrator thought they might have a solution.Eddie was approached with a proposition. Would he be willing to mate with the gorilla for $500.00? Eddie showed some interest, but said he would have to think the matter over carefully.
The following day, Eddie announced that he would accept their offer, but only under the following four conditions:
1. “First,” he said, “I don’t want to have to kiss her on the lips.”
The park administrator quickly agreed to this condition.
2. “Second,” Eddie said, “you must never tell anyone about this.”
The park administrator again readily agreed to this condition.
3. “Third,” Eddie said, “I want all the offspring to be raised Southern Baptist.”
Once again the administrator agreed.
4. And last of all, Eddie stated: “You’ve got to give me another week to come up with the $500.00.”
–from Rik Savenko
BILLY LANE TO HOST “BUILDERS’ BREAKFAST” FOR KIDS AND CHROME– The incredible Billy Lane of Choppers Inc has stepped up to the plate for Kids & Chrome with a fantastic idea to help our kids: A Builders’ Breakfast! Billy has already recruited over a dozen of the industry’s top builders for this event, set for Tuesday, August 8th at Billy’s Sturgis Rally headquarters, the Broken Spoke Saloon. Guests will meet the builders over eggs and orange juice, and have the chance to bid on some out-of-this-world silent auction items. (Billy says he’s putting the “Builder Bike-Off” trophy he won from the Discovery Channel on the auction block—that’s how committed he is to this cause!) As a bonus, several of the kids helped by the Kids & Chrome fundraiser will also be in attendance. Billy really wants to create a buzz in the industry, and details are still being cooked up.
“My goal is to auction off some great items and present Bob Illingworth of Kids Chrome a big fat check Wednesday night at their annual dinner,” says Billy. Stay tuned-we’ll keep you posted!
Billy is the founder of Choppers Inc, and the mastermind behind the first-ever, hubless-wheel custom motorcycle. His Heavy Metal Garage opens for business on August 7th at the World Famous Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street in Sturgis. The Broken Spoke will be the fourth and final stop of his 2006 “Blood, Sweat, and Gears” tour, where he’ll be holding court throughout the rally. There’ll be lots to see and do, with Billy hand-picking the bands, beer tub girls, and bartenders. Guests can test their skill in Dodge’s Pit Crew Challenge; check out all-new Choppers INC parts, accessories, and merchandise; “smarten up” with some gear head history; and much more? Billy has partnered with Jay Allen of Broken Spoke to create a bar/garage that rocks-and he’s partnered with Kids & Chrome to create a fundraiser that rocks, too! Thanks to Billy and his people for this great assist! Billy proves it again: To really be an industry leader, you gotta have a heart!
Kids & Chrome is a fundraiser for the
Bob Illingworth, Director of Fundraising, Kids & Chrome.
mailto:lobbymc@yahoo.com
ROCK N ROLL–I’m sure the news is short because half the industry is headed for the sand alongside the Colorado River at the corner of Nevada and Arizona-Laughlin.
Wow, the days turn wild around the Bikernet headquarters, between book deals, magazine articles, Bikernet content and trying to work on the Bonneville bikes. John Reed, the Custom Chrome designer behind the V-Sportbike kit from Custom Chrome sent me a DVD with tank mounting instructions, thumb-cam speed and suspension tests and an interesting means of bolting in a rubbermounted driveline.
We will follow his instructions this weekend when we bolt the Baker touring transmission and Accurate Engineering Engine into the frame. John demonstrated bolting the engine and tranny together first, then setting them on their side and dropping the frame over them on the floor. It actually might improve the process. You’ll see next week when we publish a report.
Okay, so I’m outta here. Time for lunch, then shift to shop mode. Hang on for the results.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
