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NEW CHROME BILLET FRONT FORK KIT FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–MILWAUKEE (June 29, 2006) – The new Chrome Billet Front Fork Kit (P/N 46398-06, $1,195.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories produces a bright, bold custom look. This kit comes complete with left and right fork tube and slider assemblies, polished stainless button-head fork tube caps, front axle, smooth slider dust covers, upper and lower triple trees, steering stem, bearings, dust caps, fork oil and mounting hardware.
The thick forged billet aluminum triple tree is precision machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, highly polished and dual nickel chrome-plated for a rich, lasting shine and accented with beveled edges. The stem has been designed so the fork lock feature on Softail models is retained after installation. The chrome fork tubes and tapered cylindrical lower fork sliders add a bold, clean look. Machined from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, the mirror-polished and chrome-plated sliders feature a hidden axle and smooth fender and caliper mounts for a show-winning appearance.
Chrome Billet Front Fork Kit fits 2000-later FXST and FXSTB models and 2000-2003 FXDWG models. May require other components not included in the kit. See dealer for specific model fitment details.
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.
CLUTCH LAW PASSED IN MISSOURI– Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed a bill that includes “Clutch’s Law,” in memory of John Michael “Clutch” Clubine, who was killed by an inattentive driver. The new law, which takes effect January 1, 2007, increases penalties for drivers who injure or kill others by committing right-of-way violations.
Clutch’s Law was passed after several years of effort by the AMA and Freedom of Road Riders. The law follows model legislation proposed as part of the AMA’s Justice for All campaign, and allows for additional penalties of up to $1,000 in fines and a drivers license suspension of up to 180 days, when someone is injured or killed, beyond the other fines for right-of-way violations. The AMA supported the Missouri legislation by issuing Action Alerts through the AMA Rapid Response Center and AMA Grassroots Manager Terry Lee Cook, a close friend of Clutch, personally testified on behalf of the legislation. The AMA launched the Justice for All campaign in response to numerous instances across the country in which drivers killed or injured motorcyclists and walked away with minor fines. In many cases, state laws do not provide for additional fines beyond a simple ticket for a traffic offense. The Missouri law addresses that potential injustice. Elsewhere, laws consistent with the Justice for All campaign have passed this year in Louisiana, Wisconsin, Georgia, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Iowa, and West Virginia.
–from Custer
SPYKE MIXES IT UP WITH OPTIONAL STARTER TERMINAL POSITIONS–The industry leader in super torque starting has a terminal case of meetingtheir customer’s needs. All Spyke SuperTorque Starters can be built with theterminal connections in one of four setups. “We want to make installs easierfor almost any kind of bike, from standard OE setups to the craziestpositioning on a custom,” says Spyke partner Bill McCahill. “You can savetime and setup headaches by not having to run extra length of wiring just toget your starter set in place,” he noted.
The setups are simply known as Standard, Model T, Model X and Model Y.Standard SuperTorque is the time-tested setup that most Spyke starters areproduced under. The Model T, X and Y offer terminal positions in varyinglocations with the custom builder in mind. They are for builders who needthe flexibility to mount a starter in a non-traditional position withmanageable wiring. Ask your local v-twin dealership for Spyke SuperTorqueStarters with optional terminal placements.
Contact:
Spyke, Inc.
12155 Pangborn Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562.803.1700
Fax: 562.803.0378
http://www.spykeinc.com
KEN CAMINITI’S LEGACY LIVES ON– I’m sorry that it’s been so long since my last e-mail you. Rest assured, the efforts to maintain Ken Caminiti’s legacy as a Padre is still an ongoing effort.Since Ken’s passing, Legacy 21 has made a commitment to ensure that the Padres retire Ken’s number 21. With your help and support, we can achieve this goal.
Our first effort, our letters to Dick Freeman, have made the Padres recognize that people want to see Ken Caminiti’s number retired. While Dick Freeman continues to work for the Padres, Sandy Alderson, has since been promoted to the President of the San Diego Padres. Legacy 21 also received an overwhelmingly positive response to the interview with Padres announcer Ted Leitner on his radio show.
Most recently, the MLB has launched a new contest, Hometown Heroes. Fans are asked to vote among five players for each franchise’s history. The Padres omitted Ken Caminiti from the ballot in lieu of the choices of Brian Giles, Trevor Hoffman, Randy Jones, Dave Winfield, and Tony Gwynn. Legacy21 has begun a write in campaign for Ken Caminiti. Gwynn will and should win this contest, but a strong showing of votes for Ken Caminiti will urge the Padres to reconsider on retiring 21. If you attend a MLB game, I encourage you to please write in a vote for Ken Caminiti for the Padres.
Finally, there is a new site for which you are welcomed to join and share your favorite memories, encounters and stories of Ken. Only the positive! There is also a slideshow. If you have a myspace account, you can join. If not, you are still welcomed to visit the site. Here is the link to the site:http://www.myspace.com/sdlegacy21. With regards to the site, someone once sent a photo of Ken at SJS. If you sent me this photo, will you please allow me to put it on the site? My computer was cleaned out so I’m afraid I don’t have the photo anymore. Could you please re-send.
— Patty
FIRST YEAR AT THE DRAGS–2005 was my first year on a AHDRA legal Prostock Bike and it was a good one. I won the AHDRA Western Divisionand placed 4th in nationally.
I’m currently running the same bike in the AHDRA Progas class and set a personal best time in Seattle of 7.93 at 161 MPHat the Friday test & tune session.
The next West Coast Race is August 26-27 at the Woodburn Race track in Oregon.
–Stan Sheppard
LOOKING FOR MRO HISTORY–
Was just checkin’ out yer site…Jeez…You have comea long way! Congratulations ol man…
I was lookin’ for MRO stuff…Are you still involved,interested, or participating in any of that sort ofthing any more?
Specifically…I was lookin’ for MRO History…I’veread the Bill Bish stuff & alot of the stuff on theNet…Besides becoming knowlegable overall, I’mcompiling info to use in putting together MRO historyfor Aridzona…
Charity says “HI”.
Didja know that she enlisted in the Air Force a coupleyears ago? She’s currently in the Reserve & is aAircraft Purpulsion Technician, Heavy…Which is afancy way of sayin’ that she’s a jet enginemechanic…Right now she’s workin’ on KC 135 Tankers @March AFB…
–Waldo
www.waldorides.com
Sure, we’re still involved and supporting MROs all across the country. We also have the history of ABATE somewhere. Stay in touch.–Bandit
ALAN LEE SIDECAR PROJECT–We recently featured Alan’s wild Panhead and he told us that he would keep us posted on his new sidecar project. Watch for updates as it rolls along.
–Alan Lee”
alan@alanleedesigns.com
AMERICAN RIDER PARTY GROWING–Our website looks better, our Aug 26th ride is getting attention and looks big, and we are growing in numbers rapidly. We have Congressmen and national TV coming to cover the event. http://www.americanfreedomriders.com
The ride info on the website is printable and usable in poster form or if I can print something for you to post for us please let me know.
–Danny
SMOKE-OUT WEST SEARCHING FOR VENDERS–Hey y’all. We need any help you can provide enticing venders (and bikers) to the Smoke Out West. Please direct them to our website (thehorsemag.com) and then my e-mail –Edge AUGUST ROYAL ENFIELD BLOW-OUT SALE– We are having a huge storewide sale in August. During the month of August our newsletter subscribers are entitled to 10% off anything you purchase from us (some minor conditions apply – see below. This discount is in addition to any fr*e shipping etc. that you may have coming for orders over 300 dollars which are placed on the Internet at www.royalenfieldusa.com. There are no excluded items including close-outs so this a one heck of a sale! To get your special pricing, enter code AU06 on your Internet order in the comments section, or give it to your order taker and we will give your special discount. We sincerely appreciate your business and hope you take advantage of this offer. Kevin Mahoney NEW PROJECT BIKE FROM LONESTAR CHOPPERS–Between biker-build-offs and Sturgis Larry Curik finished another project. Not bad for an old guy. When I asked him about the bike in Strokers Sturgis, all he said was, “My latest build.” You can contact him at:larry@lonestarchoppers.com GUILTY CUSTOMS SURVIVED 3RD ANNUAL AMD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CUSTOM BIKE BUILDING– Guilty Customs LLC participated in the 3rd Annual AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building in Sturgis, SD. While not placing in the top 10 this year, Guilty came away with some impressive reviews and experiences. This new custom shop has shown quite a knack for being in the right place at the right time with a product many want to see more of.Building upon a reputation for affordable, highly dependable and unique custom choppers, Guilty Customs was able to have quite a showing at this years AMD World Championships with Lucille, their debut custom bike. Her name is from a line George Kennedy made famous in the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke”. “Anything so innocent and built like that just gotta be named Lucille”. “While scanning the rows of bikes to consider for contention in the freestyle championship each time my eyes landed on “Lucille”, her lines and stance caused me to make a b-line to her to check her out” says John Persitza of Cook Customs. “Closer inspection revealed that she was not an exotic creation that was even interested in vying for top honors in a competition with one-of-a-kind motorcycles. Rather she was a home grown beauty that was comfortable with herself, and for her owner?.one that I would be proud to own and ride”. “In short, a beautiful attention getting bike?.and when I found out the price……my first thought was this guy is gonna be selling a lot of bikes” says Persitza. Cook Customs, out of Milwaukee WI, is known for their cutting edge designs by Dave Cook winner numerous industry awards and featured in industry magazines such as American Iron and Barnett’s. Cook recently won Best in Show at the 2006 Milwaukee World of Wheels Show for the bike “Nikki” and placed 12th in the Freestyle Championships at Sturgis this year. Kiwi Motorcycles’ Mike Tomas, (1st place winner in Production Class), was also impressed with the level of basic design concepts exhibited with Lucille. “Since Lucille was entered in the “Freestyle” class, she had a lot of competition right out of the box with builders such as Jesse Rooke Customs, Roland Sands, Krazy Horse Cycles and many others” says Tomas. “While she didn’t place this time, I believe Guilty will be a group to watch in the upcoming years”. Guilty Custom’s CJ Hanlon, in attendance with Lucille at Sturgis had only one thing to say about the experience. “Awesome! This level of exposure for Guilty gives us the type of experience we need and a worldwide platform to show the public the types of bikes we’re able to build”. Guilty’s goal is to bring the chopper back to the people that made them popular, the everyday hard working man (and woman) who don’t have extensive bank accounts. “With the Starlett line starting at $27k, bikes like “Lucille” will be accessible to almost everyone” says Hanlon. Guilty Customs, LLC (www.guiltycustoms.com) is a custom motorcycle builder that is quickly establishing itself in the custom chopper industry by bringing to the discerning consumer, innovative and “rider friendly” custom motorcycles that are reasonably price. Guilty is one of the few companies with a line exclusively for female riders. In Hanlon’s words, “at Guilty Customs, we are guilty!… of wanting to give the motorcycle enthusiast the bike and the experience they deserve!” I’M INNOCENT, I SWEAR–What a nuts year. We’re scrambling, struggling, and our bike ain’t running yet. I always try to keep a positive attitude. Keep pushing and it will all work out. Here’s our ad for Bubs Bonneville Program, thanks to Chris Kallas, for all his help. After Bonneville I’m going to ride to a bar or a beach and not move for a week. Not sure that’s possible. Back to reality. We’re working on the bike, our Bonneville apparel, stickers, patches and our Sponsor Banner. I’m going to shut my computer down and look around town for some o-ring master links for our drive chain. Then I’ll finish my ISR switch wiring. I still need to manufacture some lowered struts for salt running, another set of salt pipes, and a cover for the BDL primary. Ah, but what the hell. It’s all apart of the Bikernet Adventure, and I have Hamster Harlan to thank. He’s working with the Hamsters to raise some Bonneville expense funds. I was inducted back into the Hamsters this year. I had a 13 year stretch, then took a three year break. It’s a good group of people, and I’ve know many of the initial group for over 20 years. I rode with about 30 of them from the west coast to Strugis this year. Shit, I’ve got to get to work. Ride Forever, –Bandit
(803) 210-7272
Classic Motorworks 
Bonneville ? BUB / Bikernet sponsorship ad.
