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BRASS BALLS BOBBERS MILITARY BUILD-OFF BIKE– Here are some photos for you of the Military Bike build off. There is more, but I can’t show this early in the game, as I do not want the competing builders to know exactly what we are doing. However, it should not surprise anyone we are basing our build on one of our bobbers.
In these photos of you can see that we are basing the military bike build off on one of our Digger Bobbers. We are using our Goose Neck frame which is 40 degrees, 0 up, 1 out. We are using a standard length front end. Rolling on 16/130 front and 16/140 rear with black powder coated rims & hubs and stainless spokes.
I have included some close ups of our hand made, Tig Welded frames to show the art of our welds and reinforce the quality that is at the core of each bike we build. Framed in our chassis is the Crazy Horse 100″ V-Plus motor.
It is possibly the best looking & running motor you can put in a bobber. It has the looks of old school with the modern function and components of an EVO styled motor.
Also included is are photos of the installation of the seat pan and awesome adjustable shocks from “Chopper Shox”. As they say “It will make our rigid ride like a Caddy”
Special thanks to Crazy Horse http://crazyhorsemotorcycles.com/ and Chopper Shox http://www.choppershox.com/ for their sponsorship on this project. Also Tauer Machine for contributing a fantastic Warlord 2″ Primary. http://www.TauerMachine.com Also please post the event on your site. Rock-Ride-Remember Motorcycle Rally (Military Biker Build Off) http://www.rockrideremember.com/index.cfm
–Dar
BUCKSHOT ECONOMIC REVELATION– I just had a revelation here. In response to the rising cost of rice on the world market, Asian countries are putting a moratorium on the export of domestic rice to keep the price down for their citizens.
Did you know 90% of American oil is sold overseas, necessitating our dependence on oil from the Middle East, Mexico, and South America. We need to get off our penguin butts and write our representatives, demanding a moratorium on the export of American oil until the price goes down. I realize that unlike Asia, where there is no rice lobby buying their elected officials, America has the best politicians money can buy, but if enough of us demand a moratorium on oil exports, at least we?ll see who needs to be thrown out of office next election!
Take 5 minutes, and write your congressman, senator, or whoever, will ya??? Thanks for your support?
–from Buckshot
LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST PLANNING GUIDE– Spring is upon us and it’s time to start planning for Las Vegas BikeFest. This is the 8th year of Las Vegas BikeFest and we are very excited about it because 8 is our lucky number (everyone needs a lucky number in Las Vegas).
If you weren’t able to join us last year, you missed the most beautiful weather in the history of Las Vegas BikeFest. The entire weekend never exceeded the mid-80’s, absolutely perfect riding and partying weather.
We are looking forward to another great year!
Registration Is Open
Online registration is now open. If you prefer to send in your registration you can download the form from our website. We continue to keep registration fees low with no increases for the 2008 event. Register for as low as $25.00.
The Party Pass ($25) includes Vendor Village Admission ($15.00 without registration); event t-shirt; rally pin; grand prize drawing entries; discount on food and beverage in the Vendor Village; entry into Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Championship; commemorative Las Vegas BikeFest gift (first 7,500 to pick up their package at the event); food and drinks at the Welcome Party; shuttle to Vendor Village from Fremont Street Experience; and eligibility and entry for all the events and competitions (excluding the Poker Runs, Poker Walk, and Custom Bike Show bike entry).
The Friday Fun Pass ($40) includes everything in the Party Pass plus: participation in the Friday Poker Run or Poker Walk; bike entry in the Custom Bike Show.
The Saturday Fun Pass ($45) includes everything in the Party Pass plus: participation in the Saturday Poker Run; bike entry in the Custom Bike Show.
The Ultimate Fun Pass ($65) includes everything in the Party Pass, Friday Fun Pass and Saturday Fun Pass.
The Party Pass is the only registration package that is unlimited so if you want the Friday, Saturday or Ultimate Pass, register early before they sell out.
All registration fees increase at the event.
DANNI ASHE JOKE OF THE WEEK–A brother sent me a joke told by a topless model from Danni Ashe’s site. I’ve tried over and over to post it in the Sunday Post. Here’s the web address, if you wish to become a member: www.danniblog.com/naked-joke/. We’re still trying.
THE ROT REPORT–Thank you for your recent ROT Rally Registration! We look forward to seeing you at the rally in June of this year.
To make sure that you have your ticket ready to get into the Rally this year, please read the following instructions.
After completing your online order, you should have had the option to print your tickets immediately. If you did not print your tickets at that time, you can find them in your order confirmation email as a PDF formatted attachment.
Be aware that you may also receive, or have received, a physical ticket in the mail. Both of these tickets have the same Registration Number and bar code on them allowing us to track each ticket as it enters the rally.
Either ticket is valid for entrance to the Rally, but only the FIRST ONE scanned will be accepted at the entrance gate.
So, please understand that the first ticket that is used for your registration will be considered as valid, and any other tickets you have for the same registration will come up saying you?re already in the grounds and that ticket will be denied access.
If you have a printer and want to print your PDF ticket so you have the directions and map on it, go ahead and do so. Otherwise, you are welcome to bring the physical ticket to the Rally for your entrance.
Sorry guys, but you can?t give that extra ticket to a buddy, and printing out the same ticket many times won?t work either. However, use whatever ticket is easiest and most convenient for you, and we?ll see you at the Rally.
ROT Rally 2008
http://www.ROTrally.com
FLORIDA SENATE AMENDMENT TAKES ON NAUGHTY TRUCK ACCESSORIES, MUDFLAP GIRLS AT RISK!– The Florida Senate on Thursday passed an amendment to impose a $60 fine on Truck Nutz, one brand name for the novelty item on vehicle trailer hitches that resemble the dangling southern end of a northbound bull.
The proposal would make displaying bull genitalia reproductions on a vehicle subject to a $60 fine, moving violations and points against a driver license.
The penalties were proposed by Sen. Carey Baker, R-Eustis.
Sen. Jim King, R-Jacksonville, said he had a set on one of his vehicles, which he described as “all pimped out.” They are no more than “an expression of truckliness,” he said, although he’d acceded to his wife’s request to take them off.
“I find it shocking we’d tell people with metallic testicles on their bumpers that this is a violation,” said Sen. Steve Geller, D-Hallandale. “There’s got to be better things for us to spend time debating.”
Geller suggested this ban might be followed by prohibiting silhouettes of nude women on truck mud flaps.
“We’re basically going to have the bumper police,” King said.
“All their concerns are legitimate,” Baker said of the critics. “And I do have more important things to do this session. But I think this is important, too.”
By Betty Parker FLORIDA CAPITAL BUREAU
–from Rogue
NEW SATIN BLACK BUCKSHOT MIRRORS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON– A Perfect Match for Black Hand and Foot Controls.
MILWAUKEE (April 29, 2008) ? The new Satin Black Buckshot Mirrors (P/N 92416-08, $199.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are the ideal complement to original equipment black foot and hand controls, or a great choice for a rider choosing a Dark Custom path with other black Harley-Davidson accessories. These mirrors feature a deeply grooved and perforated stem. The tapered mirror and stem are polished and black-satin powder coated for a deep luster. Sold as a pair, Satin Black Buckshot Mirrors fit all 1982-later Harley-Davidson models.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
NEW BRITISH PARTS SUPPLIER–We have a new Affiliate section on our web site were you get 10% of the sale when a customer comes from your site to ours and purchases in the next 90 days.. Check it out. You may want to put our banner on your site, most of our products are not available at dealerships so we get a lot of sales on the web.. Thanks
–Paul
www.BritishMotorcycleGear.com
Pickard USA Bagger front end kit– Pickard USA is now producing a bagger front end kit which will add a 21in front wheel to stock bikes.
The kit includes a chromed 21 x 3.25in wheel, a raw one-piece stamped 14-gauge, trimmed smooth top fender and polished 3D billet hidden-mount fender spacers. The complete kit fits without the need to make any modifications to the bike.
Matching rotors are available to complete and complement the kit.
PICKARD USA
Richardson, Texas, USA
Tel: 972 231 1298
Fax: 972 690 0074
E-mail: sales@pickardusa.com
www.pickardusa.com
Greenwich Concours d?Elegance– Sunday, 8 June 2008– Location: Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, 100 Arch St., Greenwich, CT 06830.
Viewing:
Saturday 7 June 2008
Sale
Sunday 8 June 2008
Entries Now Invited To This Prestigious East Coast Sale Bonhams’ inaugural auction at the 2008 Greenwich Concours d?Elegance will continue a history of collectors? motorcar auctions at this event since 2005, the event itself being the main Concours of the North East for more than a decade. Situated in beautiful Greenwich, Connecticut, less than an hour’s drive from New York City, this spectacular event is a welcome addition to the US auction calendar. Fine motor cars already consigned, and illustrated here, include the ex-Ralph Salyer, ‘Cro-Sal’ Special, 1965 McLaren-Chevrolet M1A, a 1915 Stutz Bearcat and a 1934 Aston Martin 1? Liter MkII Sport Saloon with coachwork by Bertelli.
www.bonhams.com/greenwich
RENEGADE POETRY DISCOVERED–I have in my hands, the June 1974 issue of Easyrider, and on page 18, there is a poem titled “A Brother Lost,” by Renegade. It is one of 8 on the two pages. It is on a brown paper page, with half skulls over pages 18-19. Is that the one your brother writer is looking for?
I will copy it and send it to you anyway, but I just wanted to know if I had the right one. My bro is still looking through the collection, I checked through all the early, (71-75) I have here, (not all of them, just the ones with my style of bike) but this was the only poem I found with Renegade’s penname.
I will do my best to get it copied and in the mail on Saturday the 26th, so you should have it middle of next week.
–Preacher p.s.: here is an excerpt, to make sure this is yours and not someone elses:
His soul no more to his body bound.
Death was the cost,
His head laid to the ground,
His Family, his bike
They were one and the same
he rode through each night
His scooter wasn’t to blame.
(first verse)
OLD CHOPPER DEAL OF THE WEEK– These are the pics, of the chopper, I also sent a pic of the clutch hub tool I made 30 years ago, was that your idea? It is ’65 pan motor built by the late Monte Mathias, the unfortunate that was murdered in his shop. The oil tank is a Bird item. motor has less than a 100 miles on it. The widow needs around 12,000 but the price is negotiable.
The Heritage is for sale too, but havent got a price yet.
–FATBOB
THE LEG BRA FROM AUSTRALIA–It’s to protect your jeans and calf from getting chewed up in an open primary belt. Do you reckon I should copy write this ????? Went riding with Brad (you met him and Kim) on his new Chopper he just bought from Shaun ~ he had gaffa tape wrapped around his jeans – I got to thinking there’s a better way – came home and made the prototype – took it to him to try – came back and made some changes and this is what it ended up like – works a treat !! Gonna make myself one to use when I’m riding the Panhead.
–Glenn.
OH SHIT, THE ENDING–Billy Lane peeled out of Melbourne, Florida and headed toward the Bikernet Headquarters, this morning. I thought he was in Laughlin. We’ll see what happens next?
We’ll bring you a report on the run to Half Moon Bay and the Legends of the Motorcycle Concourse De Elegance. Is that title long enough? Do we have enough events on our plates? Good god. I found out yesterday that the LA Calendar Show and Hollister are both on the same dates in July.
Now that the Bonneville book in on the shelves, I’ve got to carve out time to make sense out of the first Chance book. I go round and round about that damn thing. I need to pack a laptop in a backpack and ride to some little hotel in Arizona, hunker down and work on it for a week to 10 days.
Hang on for next weeks ride reports, the new Indian Saga, Chopper Dave’s X-Wedge feature and UD fiction. Never a dull moment around the Bikernet Interplanetary Headquarters.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
