April 4, 2002 Part 4

BIKERNET NEWS FLASH – SOME GOOD DAYS, SOME NOT SOOO GOOD

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DETECTIVE SUI–A man suspected his wife of seeing another man. So, he hired a famousChinese detective, Mr. Sui Tansow Pok, to watch and report anyactivitiesthat might develop. A few days later, he received this report:

Most honorable sir:
You leave house.
He come house.
I watch.
He and she leave house.
follow.
He and she get on train.
I follow.
He and she go in hotel.

I climb tree-look in window.

She kiss he.
He strip she
She strip he.
He play with she.
She play with he.
I Play with me.
Fall out of tree, not see.

……NO FEE

THE LEXUS CONNECTION A lady walks into a Lexus dealership. She browses around, then spots the perfect car and walks over to inspect it. As she bends to feel he fine leather upholstery, she farts loudly. Very embarrassed, she looks around nervously to see if anyone has noticed her little accident and hopes a sales person doesn’t pop up right now.

As she turns back, there, standing next to her is a salesman.

“Good day, madam. How may we help you today?”

Very uncomfortably she asks, “Sir, what is the price of this lovely vehicle?”

He answers, “Lady, if you farted just touching it, you’re gonna shit when you hear the price.”

Austin/Bleu Bayou Ducati Racing

Austin/Bleu Bayou Ducati Racing will be taking the grid for the Superbike doubleheader with rider Pascal Picotte at the new California Speedway in Fontana, California. Having trained in the preseason at Fontana, Picotte is ready to take the number 21 Ducati 996RS to the front.

Having been controversially released from HMC Ducati after the season opener at Daytona, Picotte is on a mission to beat Chandler, the rider who replaced him on the HMC team. Since Chandler is considered a front-runner this weekend, this motivation will place the Austin/Blue Bayou Ducati team in good position.

Crew Chief, Lance Baker was happy to announce Thursday that a deal was made with Michelin to provide Picotte with tires that are proven to make the Ducati chassis work. The same tires that enabled Troy Bayliss to win both races at Valencia and Phillip Island and to hold the provisional pole at Kyalami. It may be a learning curve for Picotte to adjust to the Michelins but they should prove to be an advantage for the Austin/Bleu Bayou Ducati team.

Austin/Bleu Bayou Ducati Racing is sponsored by Ducati Austin, Austin Harley-Davidson, and Bleu Bayou Harley-Davidson, Cyclewacko.com, Grand Prix Appearal, Michelin, Nutec Racing Fuel, Performance Friction, Regina Chain, Viron International and Vortex. The team is headquartered in Temple, Texas at Bell County Harley-Davidson.

For more information contact Jarrod Weaver, 254-773-2243.

BIKERNET MAKES ENGINE CHOICE FOR NUTTBOY PROJECT–The following is a rundown on the Rev Tech Engine offering for the custom market. After you read the following you understand why we went with these guys:

Custom Chrome is proud to present our latest offering to the aftermarketperformance industry… the RevTech? Engine. Not merely assemblies ofexisting aftermarket components, these engines have been redesigned onsophisticated CAD equipment to incorporate the latest in engine technology.All components are made from all-new tooling in a modern state-of-the-artISO 9000 manufacturing plant to bring to you the ultimate inhigh-performance and reliability. Some features include:

Increased cooling fin surface area
No head or base gaskets (ultra-high temperature o-rings are used instead)
High-performance computerized ignition that controls and monitors break-infor the ultimate in a smooth burn-in
Two-finishes available… black with chrome covers and natural with chromecovers
Compatible with Original Equipment and custom frames that accept Evolution?engines
Available in two engine displacements 88″ and 100″88 Cubic Inch has 4 1/4″ flywheel stroke with a 3 5/8″ bore
100 Cubic Inch has 4 3/8″ flywheel stroke with a 3 13/16″ bore

RevTech? Engine Case features:Made from 356T6 cast aluminum

Added material in all high-stress areas for superior strength

Removable press-in/bolt-in bearing inserts on left and right sides of cases

Removable bottom sump-plate permits internal inspection

Late-style RevTech? external pump for improved efficiency and increasedvolume

RevTech? Cylinder features:Improved design with more fins overall, and longer fins in certain high-heatareas for better cooling

Steel liners are Perma-Locked into the outer aluminum castings

Cast pistons for controlled expansion and reduced engine noise

O-ring base seals instead of gaskets

RevTech? Cylinder Head features:

D-shaped exhaust ports for maximum flow and performance

Machined for dual plug applications

Wider-spaced head bolt pattern

O-ring head seals instead of gaskets for increased reliability

Mikuni HSR42 carburetorIntake manifold is closely matched to the port for maximum flow

RevTech? Flywheel features:Forged 4340 steel for superior strength

One-piece design flywheels and shafts

Other engine featuresSpecial cam with .495″ lift for good torque across the rpm range

Crane? digital ignition module and pick-up

RevTech? Engines Include the Following
Chrome Accessories:
Custom Rocker Box Covers
Air Cleaner with Custom-Designed Insert
Lifter Blocks and Pushrod Covers
Smooth Cam Cover with Laser-Etched Point
Cover
RevTech? Oil Filter and Bracket
Oil Pump CoverHardware

THE TRIP THAT TRIED:FATE STICKS A WRENCH IN SUZANNE’S REAR WHEEL–The following is just a hint of what happened to Helen Wolfe?s coastal putt. We were looking forward to her run reports, but the plans ended quickly. Watch for images and the complete rundown shortly:

?I looked at my trip odometer – it said we had gone 66.6 miles since gassingup. Another bad sign on Good Friday. I didn’t have a clue why she pulledover and my stomach tensed, but her lights came back on and she brought itto where I was parked. The relief I felt at seeing her light come on quicklyfaded as she pulled up to me. The brakes stunk. uh-oh. This has happened tothis bike before, but this time for a slightly different reason. Seems theback brake locked up on her and she was lucky enough to be on the shoulderwhen they locked hard as she fishtailed to a stop.

This is a 2001 HeritageSofttail still under warranty.?

Watch for the complete report in Special Reports section.

DALLAS SWAPMEET– We here at the Texas Scooter Times would like to remind everyone about the:April 7th (THIS SUNDAY) Dallas Swap Meet at the Long Horn Ballroom…..Show Hours are 11am till 5pm

YOU’LL FIND:
Garage Clean outs
Parts Distributors “Over Runs”
Seasonal Leather Deals
Cheap, Used Parts
“Take Off” Parts and Accessories
Traveling Parts Discounters

There will be Live Bands, Door prizes and other contests… Parts & Party… Don’t Miss it!

Directions: The Longhorn Ballroom is located on the corner of Industrial Blvd. and Corinth. Take Industrial Blvd. Exit from I-30 or I-35 where they cross, Right Downtown Dallas Go South 5 Blocks.For more information visit: www.texasscooter.com

Vendor Space still Availablecall 254-687-9066 for reservations

Also don’t forget about the “Big Drags” April 20th at Red River Raceway, Shreveport, La……..

AN APOLOGY–to the readers. I dislike being a sniveler or even philosophical, but life is not all fresh paint and new chrome. I?ve done my time on this hell ship and will soon return to the front where the party and hard work will begin again.

I can?t wait to fire up the touring chopper for a putt to Walkers for a beer or to Tombstone, Arizona for some time with the Kennedys, (we?re putting together a series of articles on them for HORSE). I can?t wait to hang with my brothers behind a barbecue and some Jack and chase Sin and Layla around the office. I?ve even heard rumors that there?s a new blond hanging around the headquarters. I?m also itchin? to take a welding lesson from Paul Yaffee. We have torches and an old Lincoln stick welder at the shop and need to upgrade our welding capabilities. I can?t wait to get back into the garage and get greasy working on Nuttboy?s project. We aren?t major talents in the building industry, but we?re going to build something that will tweak your imagination. I should be back in the saddle by news time next week. Can?t wait.

–Bandit