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2nd ANNUAL BUILDERS BREAKFAST STURGIS SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM HITS IT OUT OF THE PARK FOR MAKE A WISH SOUTH DAKOTA–Sold out crowds and outstanding auction items raise over $14,500 for Make A Wish, south Dakota Minneapolis, MN – (August 14, 2007) -The 2nd Annual Builders Breakfast was deemed a terrific success for Make A Wish, South Dakota. Raising over $14,500 in just under 3 hours! Participating Builders donated their time and merchandise to raise money for Make A Wish.
“The Builders Breakfast has become a must do event for me and all of the Builders. I can only see it growing from here on out” said Paul Yaffe. “Each time it gets better and bigger. In Sturgis we were able to meet some children and families that benefited from Make A Wish, that is when it really hits home and means something. We do this for them” finished Yaffe.
The 2nd Annual Builders Breakfast Sturgis was held at the legendary Broken Spoke on Lazelle Street with over 20 invited Builders present. Make A Wish, South Dakota brought over a dozen volunteers to help prepare and serve the meal to ticket holders. “The event was sold out and the auction items were one of a kind pieces donated for the cause. Once again all of the hard work and effort paid off for children. I never promise the best meal in town, but always the best company” explained Darcy Betlach event founder and planner.
The 2nd Annual Builders Breakfast Daytona will take place during bike week Tuesday, March 4th 2008 at Destination Daytona. Tickets for the Daytona event will be made available later this year, watch for more details on where to get yours, all new outlets for ticket sales are in development now. The 3rd Annual Builders Breakfast Sturgis date is already set: Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
A very special thanks goes to those that went above and beyond to help the Builders Breakfast make history in Sturgis; Paul Yaffe Originals, Baker Drivetrain, Marilyn Stemp, Paisano Publications, Iron Works, Heel Guard, McDonald’s Sturgis, Michael Lichter, Sara Liberte, Bikers InCite, Broken Spoke Saloon, Bikernet, Ron Segal, ChopperBuild, Beachcruiser.com, Suzy, Cheryl and Kathy (you know who you are) and numerous other generous people and companies that helped raise over $14,000 for Make A Wish, SD and also a big special thanks goes to attending Builders; Paul Yaffe, Eddie Trotta, Aaron Greene, Paul Cox, Keino, Russell Mitchell, Russell Marlow, Kim Suter, Jerry Covington, Donnie Smith, Dave Perewitz, Billy Lane, Arlin Fatland, Rick Fairless, Brian Klock*, Chica, AMD World Champion Builder Chicara, Scott Webster, Fred Kodlin, Roland Sands, Michael Prugh, Brian Klock, Randy Simpson, Roger Goldammer, Matt Hotch and Jim Nasi.
For sponsorship information please call: Darcy Betlach, Chrome Marketing, 952-470-4297
HARLEY LOSES GRIP ON REALITY–What is going on at Harley? Have they totally lost grip with reality? I just opened a powersports mag with a product focus section that shows off Harley’s line of “105th anniversary” models. First off, what the heck is a 105th anniversary? Is there going to be 106th anniversary models as well to spur sales? How bout a 106 1/2 year anniversary, or maybe even a month-by-month anniversary? Are they that desperate for sales?
Secondly, I couldn’t recognize any of the bikes as “Harleys.” They tried to emulate the custom sector by mounting the rear fender on the swingarm just over the tire…. swell- big deal….. but now they have a seat that sits all alone in outer-space, totally separated from the lines of the bike. Then to add insult to injury Harley adds a two-up option that looks like a maxi-pad on a serving tray…. was this some left over seat kit they found last minute or did some idiot design this and present it to the board and receive a bunch of “ooh’s and ahh’s”???
Isn’t anyone realizing that Harley has stayed successful by NOT changing much in 100 years? Why try to get stupid now? I don’t know, maybe it’s just me, but the styling clues are getting lost…. they should consult their historian and digs some old pics out of the archives and regroup themselves. If I still owned the stock, I would short the heck out of it right here. They are missing the mark on market timing and style- hope they are hiring great sales people to baffle the customers with bullshit.
Then I turned the page and saw a release for Rucker and Rossmeyer. Now I don’t know either of these gents, but I have heard they are good guys and have lots of money. So apparently once you have money people believe you. Well Elvis had a 56KH that Harley gave him for branding purposes- it was on the cover of the Harley Enthusiast magazine in 56. Then Elvis, from my knowledge bought a rigid Pan that he apparently rode only a couple times and had a few Pan Shovels that he never rode- this is what I heard from a friend who dated Elvis.
The Rucker/Rossmeyer is supposedly a 57 Pan reproduction of Elvis’, however it is a swing arm frame (didn’t happen till ’58) and has a ’58 paint scheme, with ’55 speedballs on the seat and a collection of parts that don’t even come close to anything Elvis actually owned or rode??? Maybe I have my facts wrong, or maybe I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, but I heard these were being sold for $50k each plus or minus depending on your “serial number”. Cost to build around $12,000….hmmmm
I guess I should start selling factory EVO motors ($2500) as factory Elvis knucklehead motors with authentic signatures for $1,000,000 a piece?? Oh yeah, in celebration and commemoration of Elvis (my good friend for years). Oh, yeah I also have wreckage from princess Di’s car wreck in my shop that I’m selling for $5,000,000,000…..
Anything goes nowadays….
–Anonymous
BIKERNET PARENTAL GUIDANCE–Harley asked, “I know you’re crazy about that little daughter of yours, Stroker. What are you going to do when she starts to date?”
“I’ve given it some thought,” said Stroker. “I figure I’ll take the first young man aside, put my arm around his shoulder, and pull him close to me so that only he can hear.
“Then I’ll say, ‘Do you see that sweet, little young lady? She’s my only daughter, and I love her very much. If you were thinking about touching, kissing, or being physically affectionate to her in any way, just remember this: I don’t mind going back to prison!’ ”
–from Rogue
SCOTT JACOBS HITS STURGIS–Once again the Sturgis Rally was a record success for Scott Jacobs’ Studio, which is somewhat surprising given that the size of the crowd was way down this year. Scott’s images of winescapes held the majority in percentage of sales which is quite unique at a motorcycle event. The Marilyn Monroe series as well as the upcoming Elvis Presley wine paintings were very strong sellers.
One fact worth noting is the pending SOLD OUT status of Harley Wine Series painting entitled TOASTING A LEGEND (see below). We have only seven (7) left so if you are interested please let us know.
Thanks again for all your support and have a look at this short clip broadcast on the local Fox News in Sturgis. TOASTING A LEGEND (ALMOST SOLD-OUT) Cheers, THE ASSALT WEAPAN FAIRING CONTROVERSY AND ONGOING RESEARCH STRADEGY–There is a web-site called –MM HARLEY-DAVIDSON 105th ANNNIVERSARY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE–Ticket Package Purchasers before November 30th Entered into Drawing for Limited Parade and Museum Passes MILWAUKEE (August 16, 2007) – Tickets are now on sale for the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary, a celebration that will take place August 28-31, 2008, in Milwaukee, with several exclusive ticketed events, as well as many activities that are free and open to the public. The Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration ticket package sells for $60 and includes a Signature 105th folio, laminated event ticket good for a two-day entry to the Summerfest grounds and a one-time entry to Discovery World’s special Harley-Davidson exhibit, an event guide, a Signature 105th Anniversary copper wristband, a 105th Anniversary flag and an American flag. Those who purchase tickets before November 30, 2007, will be entered into separate drawings for entrance to two limited-access ticketed events. Each early ticket purchaser will be entered into a drawing to receive two Harley-Davidson Museum tickets for entry during the 105th Anniversary weekend and a second drawing for one 105th Anniversary Parade Pass. These drawings are being held due to the limited capacity for entrance into the Parade and Museum and are virtually the only way 105th Anniversary attendees can get access to the Parade and the Harley-Davidson Museum during the event dates. For more information and to order tickets, go to www.harley-davidson.com/105th. THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH, IT’S STURGIS IN VILLA PARK PARTY AND SALE–It’s hot out and Wild Fire is turning up the heat even more! Join us for Wild Fire’s “Sturgis-in-Villa Park” Party & Sale. This one day only – once a year event is a great time to gear up at unbeatable prices. With storewide savings of 20% off, select merchandise up to 75% off, a variety of vendors, Free Food & Drinks, & Live Music, this is one party & sale you don’t want to miss. So get into Wild Fire on August 18th for this great event! Huge storewide savings of 20% off Wishin’ you were still in Sturgis? Well Wild Fire is bringing a little bit of the West to Chicagoland for this awesome one-day-only party & sale on Saturday, August 18th The LifeSource Blood Drive will be on site as well.& on Sunday, August 19thWild Fire HOG “Hot Times Poker Run” Looking for a great ride? Well you’re in luck; the annual Wild Fire HOG “Hot-Times Poker Run” is on Sunday, August 19th. Registration begins at 9:30am at Wild Fire Harley and all proceeds benefit the DuPage County Children’s Burn Camp. $20 per rider/passenger For more information regarding the ride call John at 630.289.8834 PATCH BAN AT ONE-EYED JACK’S SPURS BOYCOTT, POSSIBLY LEGISLATION–A beef with Hells Angels could inspire legislation to protect wearing motorcycle-club “colors,” a state legislator told me Friday.”If this persists, I’ll consider it,” said Rep. Jim Putnam, R-Armour, who sometimes wears a Sturgis motorcycle rally necktie during the legislative session. Putnam was barred from entering the giant One-Eyed Jack’s saloon on Main Street in Sturgis last week while wearing the colors of his own dangerous motorcycle club, the Lawmakers. Now, Putnam supports a boycott of the saloon. “I’m not going in there,” he said. (Putnam is taking it easy this week, anyway, after breaking his arm in a slow-speed spill during the Governor’s Ride.) One-Eyed Jack’s owner Ray Gold is just as adamant about keeping his new ban on “back patches.” Hells Angels, who have a Sturgis headquarters near the bar, often drink there. Gold said other customers and staff sometimes felt intimidated. “People don’t like it when Hells Angels muscle in and tell you you’re sitting in their seat,” he said. Besides, he said, “A lot of feuding goes on, and that’s when they start shooting and killing each other.” But the ban on patches also angered Louis Nobs of Hibbing, Minn., who was barred entry wearing his Soldiers for Jesus colors. “You can’t ban patches for just one group,” he said. “If you ban them for motorcyclists you have to ban them for bowling teams, the Knights of Columbus — everyone.” Nobs is on the board of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists, and he’s helping distribute 60,000 fliers calling for a boycott. Gold countered that he has a right to have a dress code. “Why should I allow them run my business?” He asked. “That’s just not going to happen.” One-Eyed Jack’s is the only bar in Sturgis banning colors, but Gold points out other establishments do ban colors. By Bill Harlan, Journal staff –from Rogue TURN OUT TIPS FROM BASSANI PIPES–Bassanipipes has just released these very cool TURN-OUT extensions that allow for a change in appearance and sound in a matter of minutes. Designed specifically to slip into the straight cut tip of Bassanipipes Pro Street systems for Dyna and Softail models the new extensions are 16 gauge steel and fully chrome plated. TURN-OUT TIPS are secured using the same hole used to secure the baffle so there is no drilling required. The new tips retail for $129.95 and can be ordered direct from Bassanipipes at 866-439-4287 or visit INTRODUCTION TO BIKERORNOT–Please take a look at Also,If you have a website and are using google ad sense. We will, for free create a cobranded version of Bikerornot just for you. Please take a look at this sample page If you have an interest in getting started. Reply to this email with a good time to contact you or feel free to call me directly. It takes about 10minutes to get started. Doug Perry WELD-ON SWITCH ASSEMBLY– Check this out. Pro-One is now offering a very slick “weld-on” key switch assembly that is perfect for any custom application. The assembly includes a steel bung which is machined for welding to any 1 1?2″ tubing. A chrome billet switch housing is secured to the bung with a cap screw and houses the switch assembly. The switch unit is a sealed against the elements and incorporates a built-in starter relay. The WELD-ON SWITCH assembly retails for $139.95 and can be ordered by calling 800-884-4173. Catch the entire Pro-One line up at STEALTH BIKE WORKS DEAL OF THE WEEK–It is titled as a 2007 Custom. The bike sits in a Santee wishbone rigid frame. New 80″ Evo from the factory. Dished 5 gallon tanks. One -off fire extinguisher oil tank , one-off spider web battery box, one-off handmade exhaust, 5 speed electric and kick start. 3″ open belt drive. Everything NEW! Professionally built at SBW!!! Asking price $18,500.00! If interested, please call STEALTH BIKE Works at 704-882-0889. MR. BLACK SPEAKS OUT–We believe in Freedom; We believe in the Open road; We believe in making inferior products in China, while paying pennies on the dollar and grossly overcharging our customers; We believe in waging a PR campaign in order to pose as the antithesis to THE MAN, to big corporations, but in truth, WE ARE quite the same; We believe in wrapping ourselves in the American flag, exploiting the emotions and sacrifices of our living and wounded soldiers in time of war, creating products aimed at American servicemen, feigning love for the American patriot, and charging them an arm and a leg for the privilege of sporting a service medallion on their bikes. We call that Patriotism! I call that BullShit! –Black Continued On Page 3
Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453
www.scottjacobsstudio.com 
Here is a fairing being made by Jim Waggaman. It is part Hamster fairing, part beanie helmet and part windshield. Stop laughing, it?s gonna work! 
Additional savings up to 75% off
Tons of great deals
Free health club memberships (with every bike sold)
Free food and drinks
Patch Sewing & Leather Repair
Elmhurst Cigar House
Live music
Pin Striping from Brian Kite
Other great vendors
and more!
Registration Starts at 9:30am at Wild Fire Harley-Davidson
Rain or Shine
Cash Prizes for Best Hands
Door Prizes
Food & Drinks
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