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VT BIKERNET RACE GIRL REPORT–By the way I made it to the semi finals… 9.38 seconds was my best pass and qualified 5th in the V-Rod Destroyer class.
–Valerie Thompson
KATMANDU COVERS COTTONWOOD HORSE SMOKE-OUT WEST FOR BIKERNET–With the effervescence of Cottonwood just weeks away, I wanted to let you to know that I continue to be the one of hardest working women in the biker lifestyle journalism. I will be one of the lackeys from The Horse Backstreet Choppers in Arizona for this inaugural western event. I am excited about meeting the builders and the people that will attend. I can tell you that with first hand experience that a Horse Back Street Choppers Smoke Out is, by far, one of the coolest parties one will ever attend. But you know that, Chief, since you’ve been to one in Salisbury!
Then, three days after that, I am heading to New England for an ol skool chopper show put on by the home boys in Willimantic, Connecticut. Gary Gagnon and his wife, Brenda, owners of Thread City Cycles, find the time every spring to make it to Willie?s Tropical Tattoo in Ormond Beach, Florida for that show and they knew that they could bring the same favor to northeastern Connecticut. October is a great time of year in the eastern parts of the states for riding and so far, invitations have been sent out to 77 neighboring shops and six biker bars in the tri-state area. Rodz will be given special parking status as it should be.
Now New England can get in on the action as well. Dave Perewitz said he would like to ride over from Massachusetts for the day since he leaves for Daytona and Biketoberfest the following weekend.
I look forward to meeting the shop owners, builders and biker folks in Connecticut and beyond. Call Gary and Brenda at 860-456-2453 or reach them at threadcitycycles@yahoo.com. Tell them I sent you.
–KAT
CLERGY/COP LESSON–A young clergyman, fresh out of seminary, thought it would help him better understand the fears and temptations his future congregations faced if he first took a job as a policeman for a year.
He passed the physical examination and then came the oral exam to test his ability to act quickly and wisely in an emergency.
Among other questions he was asked, “What would you do to disperse a frenzied crowd”?
He thought for a moment and then said, “I would take up a collection.”
–from Rev CarlR
THE REBEL BUELL/SPORTSTER REPORT–Rub a dub dub, give the tank a scrub and make it nice and shinny. Now for registration…
–Rebel
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MICHIGAN GOVERNOR VETOS HELMET REPEAL–As you may recall, the helmet repeal bill (SB297) in Michigan had been passed by the legislature and sent to governor Granholm for her signature — and she decided to veto the legislation on June 23rd. She claimed that “Repealing the requirement that motorcyclists wear helmets would be costly to all Michigan families.” Also that “…the bill would force higher medical and insurance costs on all Michigan citizens.”
This is the same as saying that bikers are irresponsible, burdensome, and do not have insurance. She also defied her obligations of protecting the rights of individuals, to include adult and personal choices.
“I Am Not A Public Burden”
BROTHER STARTS INFIDELS MC–Finally joined the site to see the girls… Lifelong rider, blah blah… I need feedback on an idea: with all the shit happening in the world, and with the loonies in the middle east calling us all infidels & trying to kill us, it’s time someone formed the “Infidels MC” (I checked the net; there was a club in Wisconsin, but it doesn’t appear to be active; followup is required.)
Club colors could be a pig humping osama etc. I’m thinking an internet based club, big on merch. Membership could be fairly open: must own bike(s) and gun(s) and use both. Profits could be used for worthwhile things like sending BBQ ribs to the troops in Iraq… Not sure if bikernet.com is the proper venue, but maybe you know who would run with such an idea…
No I don’t do drugs (much)
–Billy H
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Northern Alberta
NEW SCREAMIN’ EAGLE STREET PERFORMANCE MUFFLERS–MILWAUKEE (August 21, 2006) – The new Screamin’ Eagle Street Performance Slip-On Mufflers from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are tuned to satisfy the most discriminating Harley motorcycle enthusiast. The aggressive sound quality of these street-legal mufflers is paired with performance comparable to Screamin’ Eagle II race-use mufflers. The chrome-plated mufflers feature a new ballistic-shape inlet and embossed Screamin’ Eagle signature script.
Each set of Street Performance Slip-On Mufflers has been specifically designed and tuned by Harley-Davidson engineers for 2007 fuel-injected Sportster models and 2007 Dyna, Softail and Touring models powered by the new Twin Cam 96 engine, with a variety if tip designs. See dealer for 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.
RALLY IN THE ROCKIES CANCELLED– MANCOS -Rally in the Rockies organizer Dan Bradshaw, and vendors and attendees hold a meeting in what would be the rally’s beer tent at Echo Basin Ranch east of Mancos on Tuesday. Bradshaw called opposition to the rally from Montezuma County “discriminatory.”
The vendors say they are out thousands of dollars. The rally’s owner says bikers are coming regardless and are furious about the cancellation of the events. And local government officials are bracing for the main body of bikers to arrive today and Thursday.Vendors face losses
John Huddleson, who sells and sews patches for bikers, said he spent $800 on fuel on his trip from San Diego.”We don’t have all kinds of money to bang,” said Huddleson, who said he found out about the cancellation Tuesday.
Huddleson said county officials would find that bikers will be coming regardless of their decisions.”The bikers don’t really care, you know,” Huddleson said. “They’re going to come.”
Mario Frenette of Los Angeles said he hadn’t heard about a problem with the rally until he arrived and planned to make the most of it.
Bikers agreed that their events are no more dangerous or destructive than other events and called opposition to the rally an expression of discrimination.”The word discriminatory is with a capital ‘D’,” said Jeff Kraus, who said he planned his summer around filming the rally for South Bay Custom Cycles of Compton, Calif.
Bradshaw said Montezuma County and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe had greatly increased the potential for trouble by shutting down his rally.”They’ve created a firestorm that I have no idea what will happen,” Bradshaw said. “The tribe and county kicked 30 (thousand) to 70,000 bikers.”Mancos town leaders said Tuesday they were ready for anything this Labor Day weekend as businesses, law enforcement and residents gird for an influx of motorcyclists whether or not Rally in the Rockies events are held.Sheriff Gerald Wallace said rally organizers had told him they plan to protest in the Cortez area.In Mancos, Marshal Bryan Jones said extra officers will be ready in case things get out of hand.Town leaders said rumors had been flying.
Bradshaw said he would fight the county for damages over the canceled rally.
By Thomas Munro and Chuck Slothower | Herald Staff Writers
–from Rogue
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BIKERNET RADIO UPDATE–Bikernet Radio is broadcasting two new shows. Check out the lovely Dee and her trip to Sturgis. She’s all about body shots and living the lifestyle.
Bob Kay checks in and gives us the 411 on the bikes as well as the Girls of Bikernet. He has a link to all of the pics. You don’t want to miss it! Click here to listen to Bikernet Radio!
HUGH KING REPORTING IN–See you on the salt. Here’s a picture of me enjoying the X bike in Sturgis. It was a big deal for me to get up on that 150 hp mustang because of my injury. But I did it, and now I’m hooked. Going to have it in Bonneville. Oh yeah!
Matt Hotch and Goldhammer face off on the salt.
BUSTED KNUCKLES–Wrenches are flying and I’m pumped fulla shit to write about. Still need to scrape Sturgis off my chest, another Bonneville update and book chapters.
The shop calls, then the road and finally the salt. This will be a feeling the flame year, getting a taste for the salt and for the capabilities of the Salt Shaker. The 1940 Bonne Belle will make it next year. We found K-model racing cams this week. I’ll be taking notes like a meth freak chews toothpicks.
As soon as we’re back the content will fly at Bikernet like darts in a world tournament, so hang on.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
