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Hey,
We’re heading to Bonneville tomorrow along with the Discovery boys, Wink Eller, and every speed nut to roam the earth. Just yesterday we pulled all our bling together for our Bonneville Sponsors, and it came out killer, thanks to Chris Kallas, 5-Ball racing artist. Renz Wear in Pedro and Chris Tronolone in Hawaii.
We’ve been hammering on the bike every night till after 2:00 in the morning. A HORSE deadline hung over my head all week and the words were on the tip of my tongue. I was going to write about this effort and brotherhood.
I’m still going to carve out the story, if Geno will extend my deadline by 12 days. If he doesn’t, snooze he looses. You’ll read it here on Bikernet. Let’s hit the news so I can scramble back down to the shop and test ride the Salt Shaker:
TALLADEGA NIGHTS COMES TO BIKERNET– Sorry it took so long to get these, but please find a couple shots of composer Alex Wurman (“Talladega Nights”) proudly displaying his collection of bikes.
–Tom Kidd
Costa Communications
We will interview Alex as soon as I return from Bonneville.–
Bandit
DOUG KEIM SECRET–To build bikes like the pros, it’s integral that you pick the right parts. A smart yet simple decision is to work with top-of-the-line parts by working with Doug Keim Creative Cycles products. Already being used by many of the top custom builders, the Doug Keim Creative Cycles Oil Star attaches any three oil lines in a more natural round shape than the standard flat shape of most other clamps out on the market.
CNC-machined from 6061 T6 billet aluminum; the Oil Star Line Holder is finished in polished or high-quality chrome. Just remember, to build like the pros, work with parts that make the most sense. The Oil Star is part of the Doug Keim Creative Cycles parts line, the entire line can be seen on the DKCC website.
For more information, contact: Doug Keim Creative Cycles, (732) 751-1403, www.creativecycles.com/
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION PRESIDENT RESIGNS– MRF President Karen Bolin tendered her resignation to the MRF Board of Directors last evening citing several serious health issues as the reason.
Kirk “Hardtail” Willard who is the current Vice President of the MRF will assume the role as interim President until the scheduled elections in September are held.
“We are obviously deeply saddened and concerned in hearing this news. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation and the entire motorcycle community owes Karen a great deal of gratitude for her service over the years and on behalf of the MRF our thoughts and best wishes go out to her, said Kirk”
CUSTOM CHROME CONTINUES TO REFINE AND IMPROVE– Morgan Hill, CA- Following the recent announcement appointing Holger Mohr as President, Custom Chrome and acting Custom Chrome Europe Managing Director, Global Motorsport Group (GMG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Cook as the acting CEO of Global Motorsport Group. Dan will report directly to Jeff Fenton, Chairman of the board at Global Motorsport Group.
Effective September 5, 2006 Dan Cook, currently GMG’s COO, will replace John Lott, CEO. John has chosen to leave GMG to pursue other personal and professional interests. The company wishes John success in his future pursuits.
“I’m excited about the opportunity and GMG’s future, commented Cook. Global has been fortunate to have very loyal dealers over the years and remains focused on serving their needs. The business as a whole is being completely refocused and reenergized to this end. We began repositioning the business earlier this spring by implementing a more streamlined distribution and operations network, and by dedicating both financial and human capital to ensure we stock the newest, highest quality parts for our dealers”. In the move, Holger Mohr will continue to head up Global’s Custom Chrome business worldwide, while Tim Dodd will maintain responsibility for Global’s Motorcycle Stuff business.
THE SUNDAY POST CHANGED LIVES–I just tuned in to the Sunday update and laid these old eyes on a blue eyed hardbelly with pouty red lips, a wasp waist and creamy milkers the size of New Jersey….and she even has freckles in the valley between ’em !! I am in LOVE again and life is worth living once more !!! She is fuckin’ perfect !
Just gazing upon her is worth every single penny of the $16.60 I paid to join up….yes, I also bought yer damn book ! Thanks for showing me life as it should be….and can we see more of her ?
–Dusty
We gotta thank Sam Dixon, the photog behind Michele McCurry’s images. —
OKLAHOMA UNDER INVESTIGATION–I read the week of August 24th post, with special interest in the article by Tiger Mike Revere, State Coordinator of ABATE of Oklahoma. I noticed the enforcement problem concerning some officers thinking that spotlights are headlights, and they ticket bikers for too many (three) headlights.
There was a similar problem by some officers in Minnesota some years back, as I recall, and tickets were issued. The defense quite accurately stated that Harley-Davidson must certify that their product meets and complies with any state laws in order to sell motorcycles in that particular state. Therefore, if they are in compliance with state law, there cannot be tickets issued for illegal headlights (since there is only one headlight, the others being spotlights).
You might want to pass this along to Tiger Mike. The stock configuration of headlight and two spots is a legal system and does not constitute three headlights, or else Harley would not be able to sell their bike in those states with restrictions on the number of headlights.
–Pan
CYRIL HUZE SIGNATURE BOBBER–If you are a Bobbers fan, here your opportunity to own a Cyril Huze Signature Bobber featuring very cool features (if you buy as is) plus the ones that you can decide directly with Cyril if you want him to complete it following your wish list & budget.
First, the frame was hand made with no stretch, a 32-degree rake for a true bobber look. Transmission plate is welded to the frame, rear axles are CNC machined for a 1″ rear axle, and the frame neck got internal fork stops. A custom gas tank was hand made, then Frisco mounted with recessed brackets for a very clean look. The rear fender was fabricated to be also the oil tank and contains 4 quarts of oil. Custom oil lines exit invisibly and are routed through the frame post
Engine is Rev Tech modern with a retro Panhead look. Size is 100″ 4×4, highly polished, and is EPA & CARB legal for use in all 50 States (E.O. # M-073-001). Transmission is 6-speed,left side drive. All the hard work of setting up the drive line has been done, and includes a BDL 3″ open belt, chain final drive and a brake/sprocket kit. Front end is Springer type wide glide with Z-bars on 7″ risers. A custom battery box was fabricated and sit at the bottom of the frame just behind the transmission.
Rear wheel is 60-spoke with a 200/55 x 18″ Avon Venom tire. Front is 60-spoke with a 120/70 x 21″ Avon Vemom tire. You can buy this awesome custom chassis as is or let Cyril turn it in another masterpiece.
Cyril Huze
Tel: 561-392-5557
Fax: 561-392-9923
www.cyrilhuze.com
BIKERNET MARRIAGE COUNSELING–When I was married 25 years, I took a look at my wife one day andsaid, “Honey, 25 years ago, we had a cheap apartment, a cheap car, slept ona sofa bed and watched a 10 inch black and white TV, but I got to sleepevery night with a hot 25 year old blonde.
Now, we have a nice house, nice car, big bed and plasma screen TV, butI’m sleeping with a 50 year old woman. It seems to me that you are notholding up your side of things.”
My wife is a very reasonable woman. She told me to go out and find ahot 25 year old blonde, and she would make sure that I would once again beliving in a cheap apartment, driving a cheap car and sleeping on a sofabed.
Aren’t older women great. They really know to solve your mid-lifecrises….
CHOPPER EXPO OF ATLANTIC CITY–Oct 01, 2006:Chopper Xpo 2006 of Atlantic City, 1 Miss America Way, Atlantic City, NJ — BIGGER and LOUDER — Fun for everyone 100’s of top bike builders and vendors 300,000 sq ft of space in Atlantic City Convention Center. The place for all your motorcycle needs (and wants). Food, Beer, Fun, Kids Only Section, Adults Only section, Tattoo artists, live music, after parties, autographs etc…..
609-748-4167
SHOW CANCELATION– Thank you for posting our event, the SMTS Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on September 16th at Green Cove Springs, Florida. However, we have had to cancel the show entirely and I cannot find your original e-mail so that I could remove the listing myself.
Can you please remove it so people don’t come out and find that it has been cancelled? I would hate to do that to people. Thank you so much for posting it originally, wish it didn’t have to be cancelled.
–Gale Hill, Event Coordinator
HARDBIKES TORTURE TESTS THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO ENSURE DURABILILTY AND PERFORMANCE–Hermitage, PA – July 31, 2006 – Hardbikes torture tests their production motorcycles with real world riding to ensure durability, performance and quality workmanship. Harry Bostard, infamous biker-at-large and Motor Drome rider, has just completed 15,000 miles on a production SC330 Chopper taken right off the production line in April of this year.
“Everyone talks about the quality and durability of their bikes but actually proving it to the riding public can be another matter all together,” said Bob Kay, Hardbikes VP Sales and Marketing. “Hardbikes has stated their commitment to quality and reliability from day one and we have developed a system to assure that every one of our custom motorcycles will be the best handling, most reliable custom bike on the road.”
Hardbikes employs a multi-phase quality program that begins with the motorcycle design. Bob Kay taps his 35 years of motorcycle experience and develops a motorcycle blueprint. Kay?s design is turned over to engineering to proof out every aspect from chassis design to component compatibility. The next phase requires 10,000 road miles, in real weather under all types of real world conditions. As issues come up in the evaluation program they are resolved and integrated back into the production cycle.
As Bostard pulled into the 2006 edition of Sturgis he said, “This is the best handling, most comfortable, long fork chopper I have ever ridden.” Not a bad comment after 15,000 miles.
Bostard received a lot of comments during his cross country test trip on the SC330 big-meat Chopper. The most common remark was how many enthusiasts were surprised to see a beautiful custom chopper actually being ridden long distance.
Hardbikes is very proud and stands tall next to every custom motorcycle created out of their Hermitage, PA facility. We encourage everyone to visit their local dealer and take a 330 for a test ride.
NEW EXILE FORK FROM STORZ/CERIANI–We are pleased to announce a new version of the Storz/Ceriani 55mm Inverted fork produced exclusively for sale by Exile Cycles.
Exile Cycles founder Russell Mitchell in collaboration with Steve Storz of Storz Performance has introduced the new 55mm fork for his latest creation, the “RX Streetfighter”, which was featured in a recent episode of the Biker Buildoff television series. The first Exile machine to use swingarm rear suspension, the RX Streefighter uses Storz/Ceriani fork legs with specially designed Exile lower legs and triple trees. The new forks will also fit Exile’s rigid frames and are available with Mid or Wide style trees.
The lower fork legs are machined from solid 6061-T6 billet aluminum in a one-piece design that includes the brake mounting tabs. Fork features include a precision cartridge damping system, progressively wound chrome silicon fork springs, and a built-in lowering kit that allows the overall length to be shortened by 1″.
The billet triple trees are also a Russell Mitchell design, featuring windows machined through the upper and lower trees for a clean, lightweight competition style appearance.The fork legs and trees are finished in a polished, black anodized finish.
A 4c jpeg image is attached. If additional product information is required, please contact:
Storz Performance, Inc. 805-641-9540
For sales inquiries contact: Exile Cycles 818-255-3330.
2007 DYNA PRO-STREET– Bassani Pipes has just released their record setting PRO STREET exhaust system for 2007 Harley Dyna models. Developed specifically for use on machines fit with the latest “closed loop FI” system, these new pipes have accommodations for the factory Oxygen sensor which is a requirement when running the OEM injection. Aggressive “Let’s-get-it-on” styling combined with superior exhaust flow characteristics put the latest from the Bassani works in a class all their own. Offered in Slash Cut and Straight cut styles for Mid and Forward Control models.
Pipes are fabricated from 16-gauge steel and feature stepped head pipes, rugged show quality hard chrome finish and Bassani’s unique tunable/replaceable flow-through baffle system.
2007 DYNA PRO-STREET pipes retail for $459.00. Call 866-439-4287 or catch them on the Web at
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