BIG, BAD, THURSDAY NEWS

Wow,

I don’t know what to make of life or our economy. The Cinci show was definitely up from last year. Reports are in about Harley-Davidson sales. They’ve also improved over last year, but they are 1/3 of what they were five years ago. Pepsi Cola plans to lay off 8,000 plus employees, American Airlines filed BK and is laying off 13,000. The Post office is finally facing their woes, closing offices and laying off maybe 100,000 employees because profits continue to decline and their contracted retirement plan can’t hold up. Then, most recently the military, the largest employer in the country, is cutting back.

So what’s it mean? We are Americans, who know how to work hard and pull together for the common good. If the government doesn’t restrict us from doing almost anything, we will find a way back to the top. Let’s hit the news:

NEW TECH ON BIKERNET–Saddleman Heated Seat For Harley FLHTC.

Saddleman seats have been the choice for me since back when I was riding rigid frame motorcycles. They were one of the rare, primarily, comfortable components that allowed me to ride and enjoy a lot of miles in a single day.

When I got a new Harley FLHT in 2004 the factory seat was okay but nothing to write home about, and that turned out to be the same with the 2009 FLHTC.

When the opportunity came up for me to do this article on a Saddleman seat, I jumped at it.

“The seat is called the Road Sofa, it’s a re-designed version of the seat that put Saddlemen on the map,” said Ron. “It is our top-of-the-line touring model with large bucketed sitting areas, lumbar backrest and heat in both driver and passenger seats.”
Don’t miss this simple tech from Rogue.

BIKERNET AND CYCLE SOURCE SHARE 965 LAZELLE IN STURGIS, ACROSS FROM EASYRIDERS–I had an interesting opportunity land in my lap, so I developed a team, and hope to share it with my friends. I don’t know how you feel about your space in Sturgis, but we now have a 75 by 110 spaces directly across the street from the Easyriders club and Broken Spoke, 965 Lazelle. Chris Callen and I will handle the entertainment, no heavy rock bands, and Jeff Najar will handle marketing and booth spaces. He is also working to set up a service to provide help with taxes and license renewals.

The space prices will be very reasonable, and the Bikernet/Cycle Source Garage lot will be open from 9:00 or 10:00 in the morning until 2:00 a.m. Keep us in mind, if you are looking for a new Sturgis opportunity.

–Bandit

FREQUENTLY ASKS QUESTIONS ABOUT OUT NEW TRIKE SITE, BIKERNETTRIKES.COM, FORMERLY TRIKE RIDERS NOW–
1. Can I buy a subscription to Trike Riders Now (TRN)?

No you cannot. Trike Riders Now is an online motorcycle magazine only. There is no print version of the magazine. You cannot buy a subscription to TrikeRidersNow.com. The content is free. We do offer a monthly eNewsletter that is complimentary. You can receive it every other week in your email box by signing up for it in the sign-up box on the left margin of every page or by clicking here. It alerts you to new stories we post on TRN and news going on in the industry.

But you can still purchase Cantina Memberships in BikernetTrikes and BikernetBaggers.com.–Bandit

NEW Twin Power Premium Oil and Twin Power Synthetic Engine Oil FROM BIKER’S CHOICE–  Our Premium Oils are specially formulated to protect the American V-Twin motorcycle engine operating under extreme conditions with a special
additive package. This extends the life of your engine and boosts your bikes performance by allowing it to run cooler.

They protect against corrosion, sludge, and varnish build up. Meets or exceeds all manufacturers’ warranty criteria and will not void your new vehicle warranty. 25W60 non-synthetic is available. Visit www.bikerschoice.com, or your local Biker’s Choice® Dealer for more information.

Biker’s Choice…”More Products. More Brands. More BIKER.”

Happy Riding!
–Carmen

HANG ON FOR SERIOUS PERORATIONS THIS YEAR–peroration per-uh-REY-shuhn, noun:

1. A long speech characterized by lofty and often pompous language.
2. Rhetoric. The concluding part of a speech or discourse, in which the speaker or writer recapitulates the principal points and urges them with greater earnestness and force.

Thus he apostrophised his house and race in terms of the most moving eloquence; but when it came to the peroration—and what is eloquence that lacks a peroration?—he fumbled. He would have liked to have ended with a flourish to the effect that he would follow in their footsteps and add another stone to their building.
— Virginia Woolf, Orlando: A Biography

This person always provides a dramatic peroration; it is expected of him and he seldom disappoints. Tamsour is the theme; and the substance is usually personal aggrandizement, sometimes a bit of self-pity, but never apologies for past misdeeds, real or imaginary.
— Jack Vance, Night Lamp

Peroration comes from the Latin word peroration which meant “a closing speech.”

THE ULTIMATE BUILDER WINNERS FROM MINNEAPOLIS–  This was a unique show as we had 3 Prototype Victory motorcycles in our Showcase.

FREESTYLE

1 – Scott Maeyaert’s INK motorcycle built by Dana Hallberg of Deadline Customs – 2011 Road Glide

2 – Dale Lawrence, Cycleboyz – Revelations, 2005 Ultima Fat Bastard

3 – Victory Engineering Team, Victory Motorcycle – AXE, 2005 Victory Motorcycle

Dana Hallberg of Deadline Customs built INK from a 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide from a H-D 120ci mil with modified heads, cams and nitrous. The Bagger features a raked neck, custom body work and a full body tattoo. Dana Hallberg and Jeff Urman supplied the paint. Owner Scott Maeyaert

Victory Engineering Team from Victory Motorcycle built AXE during their after hours. It’s considered and attack cruiser with cut away down tubes, swing arm mounted rear fender, girder front end with nitrous.

Mod Harley

1 – Kurt Peterson – 2010 H-D Street Glide

2 – Jim Hughes – Street Tracker, 1997 XR 1200cc

Kurt Pererson modified and built the 2010 Street Glide into the MOD Harley Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show winner. It features 103CU Big Bore kit with high performance cams. Kurt is running a 23” front wheel with Buell brakes, Sumo rear fender and Milwaukee hard bags.

Jim Hughes’ Street Tracker took 2nd place in the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show with the 1997 XR 1200cc. The engine is a 1200cc Buell with modified heads and cams with a XR Flat Track chassis. Body by MOrthstar handled the paint and Jim took care of all of the modifications.

Performance Custom

1 – Billy Hofmeister, SHR – Grand National Replica, 08 Buell Street Tracker

2 – GIO, Blacksmith Motoring Co. – El Patron, 2003 Suzuki Volusia

The “Greatest Show on Dirt” is flat track racing and Billy Hofmeister built an outstanding dirt tracker called Grand National Replica, which took 1st place in the Performance Custom class. Billy sez that his bike works great sideways on dirt or asphalt. And it should because he is sporting a Buell 1200cc mil with a custom frame.

GIO of Blacksmith Motoring Co. rolled into Minnesota with El Patron, a 2003 Suzuki Volusia and took 2nd place in Performance Custom. The power cruiser features Nitrous, Stroker Kit, Big Bore Pistons, Custom Cams, 4 Degree Rake, Remote Air Ride and Performance Suspension shocks. GIO’s background is in jewelry and it shows from the jewel encrusted key to the chrome etching on the heads, bars and lights. Blacksmith Motoring Co. hails from Chicago and is making the mid-west tour with the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show.

RETRO MOD

1 – GIO, Blacksmith Motoring Co. – El Vaquero, 1977 GL 1000 Goldwing

2 – Lee Wicksrom, Lee’s Speed Shop – The Knuckledragger, Harley Dragster

El Vaquero is a 1977 Honda GL1000 Goldwing that sports a super charged stroker motor, 4 degree rake, remote air ride and performance suspension shocks. Additional features include engraved accessories, custom trucker-flap exhaust and hidden cables.

People’s Choice – Scott Maeyaert’s INK motorcycle built by Dana Hallberg of Deadline Customs – 2011 Road Glide

Victory Motorcycles features prototype and custom motorcycles at the Minneapolis IMS show

Victory CORE, the Victory Vision 800 concept, and the Polaris Revolver at the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show in Minneapolis, MN.

Factory Prototypes and Polaris employee customs to be shown together for the first time – Prototype vehicles displayed together for the first time outside of the secured doors of the Polaris Industrial Design compound include the Victory CORE, the Victory Vision 800 concept, and the Polaris Revolver sport ATV concept. These machines were created to push the boundaries of modern American style and are rarely seen outside of the company perimeter let alone in a public collection together.

Custom built Victory Motorcycles will also be on display. In 2005 the Victory Engineering Department saved a Freedom Motor and Victory Chassis from the crusher to stretch their own skills. The evil result was the “Axe” a motorcycle that was designed to take no prisoners. The head of the Polaris Industrial Design group, Greg Brew, will have his early frame V92 bobber on display. Known as “Fuelie”, it features injector stacks punching through the fuel tank and a healthy dose of raw gearhead attitude. Engineering manager Jeff Wolf took the modern Freedom-V-Twin and shoved it into an old school chopper chassis. Featuring more attitude than a prison yard, Jeff’s Chopper will stake its claim alongside of Axe and Fuelie in the Ultimate Bike Build-off near the Victory Display.

Inside the Victory Motorcycles display more pro custom machines will be featured including the Café Racer styled Judge recently revealed by Zach Ness, and two custom Victory Motorcycles from the Klock Works Kustom shop including the “Klock Roads” bagger and the “Tattooed for Life” charity motorcycle that could end up in your garage!

The Victory Motorcycles display features the new Victory Touring Nation presented by RoadRUNNER magazine. Editors from RoadRUNNER will be on hand offering touring tips and handing out free copies of magazines featuring Minnesota area tours and their review of the new Cross Country Tour as well as a chance to win a free Garmin Zumo GPS directly from Victory.

With company HQ only a few miles away there is sure to be loads of Polaris employees, engineers and fans on hand to enjoy the weekend at the Minneapolis Convention Center. For more show information and online ticket sales log on to www.motorcycleshows.com .

BRAND NEW J&P CATALOG– Refurbished, renovated, refined and featuring 1,064 pages, the 2012 J&P Cycles catalog is chock-full of the latest brand name items from S&S, Custom Chrome, Vance and Hines, Drag Specialties, Bikers Choice, V-Twin Manufacturing and others-it’s your one-stop place to shop.

It offers a whopping 40,000 individual unique numbers, ensuring you that we’ll probably be able to handle all your Harley parts needs. If there are specific products or motorcycle parts you don’t see that you’d like to see, drop them an email, because we they look for it if they don’t know what it is.

Right now’s the time to get those winter projects moved up to the front of the line of “things to do.” Get cracking! Waiting until spring will leave you stuck in the garage on the first sunny spring day, and we certainly wouldn’t want that to happen, would we?

–Ben Lamboeuf
Advertising Director
Bikernet.com
BikernetTrikes.com
BikernetBaggers.com

BIKERNET TRIKES BEGINS TO CATCH THE BUZZ–In 2013 we plan to roll onto the Salt Flats with something completely bizarre. “Frank, of Frankenstein Trikes, will donate a rear end for our Trike project,” said Gary Mraz, BikernetTrikes.com associate editor. “Frankenstein has already built their version of a Bonneville Trike. We should have a talk with them. I really think it would be beneficial for 5-Ball Racing to work with Frank in some capacity. Attached is their 38-inch rear end.”

http://www.trikeridersnow.com/pages/Trike_Riders_Now_has_a_New_Owner.aspx

Bikernet Trikes now the largest Trike site in the US with the purchase of TRN, Triker Travels and Freedom Three Wheels. (See stats below*)

*BikernetTRIKES: Bikernet has acquired Trike Rider Now (TRN), Triker Travel and Freedom Three Wheels (FTW) to become America’s largest online resource for all things three wheels. With 15 years online, Bikernet is in the top 1% trafficked websites reaching 200,000 unique users per month with over 410,000 visits, 800,000 impressions and over 9 million hits worldwide monthly. Bikernet sends weekly announcements to 12,000 registered readers and Cantina members.

Gary Mraz
818-625-6540

GLASS MOTORCYCLES–Thought you folks might like to see some pictures of motorcycle prototypes I am working on. These pieces are all around 12 inches long.

http://moltenmedia.org/endeavors.html

Let those who ride decide


–Kraig Richard
275 Northern Heights
Shelburne VT 05482
802 985 0781
http://moltenmedia.org/

LAWMAKERS LOOK TO MUFFLE MOTORCYCLES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE–CONCORD, N.H.—Seacoast area representatives in the New Hampshire House are trying to lower motorcycle noise emission levels with a bill that motorcyclists say takes the wrong approach.

The bill would require an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stamp on the exhaust system and lower the legal noise level to 82 decibels for motorcycles or motorcycle exhaust systems built starting next year. It would not change the 106-decibel noise emission limit for earlier models.

The bill also would place higher fines on offenders with $350 for the first fine and $500 for each subsequent offense. Current fines for noise violations are between $100 and $300.

The Transportation Committee is holding a hearing on the bill Tuesday.

–from Rogue

CRASH-PADS FOR FORK ENDS?–Our crash-pads for fork ends are made of cnc lathed plastic (Nylon).
The mounting is made of cnc milled and anodized aluminum.

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DAYTONA DATES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST–
Bud Shootout (Daytona) February 18th
Daytona 500 February 26th
Bike Week 2012 March 9-18
(Breaking from tradition), Bike Week 2012 will take place a week later next year. The motorcycle rally, which just celebrated its 70th anniversary, is moving from its initial projected date of March 2-11, to March 9-18, 2012, according to the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The move coincides with NASCAR?s decision to push the date of the 2012 Daytona 500 back one week. Daytona International Speedway requires two weeks to make the conversion from car to motorcycle racing, including the building of a Supercross track on the Speedway?s infield.)

–Rogue

QUOTE OF THE DAY–  Even after all this time the sun never says to the earth, “you owe me.”  Look what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky.
– Hafiz (A Persian Poet, 14th Century)

–from Deb

HERE IS THE THURSDAY DEAL FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! A 2001 Softail Standard! Lowered in the rear, New tires, New battery, Up sweep drag pipes, Mustang seat, Custom paint, 9k on the ticker. It’s yours for $10.000! CHECK OUT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND!

Mike the STEALTH

http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/Softail/2465827/2001-SOFTAIL-STANDARD.html

UNCLE MONKEY CHOPPING FOR LIFE–Cut, chop, slice and heave. There was a time when the only way to get a truly righteous motorcycle you had to find a decent runner, tear it down and hack up the frame to get that radical stretch/rake that would make young girls swoon and grown men weep. It was what building a custom bike was all about. Pans and Knuckles were sacrificed to the biker gods to build the bikes that became an American icon.
Those bikes were cheap and readily available at the time, but as time has marched on original, unmolested frames became harder and harder to find. I am put off by guys who still insist on cutting the neck off of a straight leg just to build a chopper or worst yet, hack the frame into a million pieces to shoe-horn an Evo into it. Aftermarket frames are cheap and plentiful today from manufactures like Spitfire and Paughco, and they are more then willing to build you a North American made frame to whatever specs you want.

If you insist on vintage there are thousands of frames that have already been cutup and neglected waiting in garage corners. They have been replaced with Road Kings and Electra Glides. There is no reason to be hard tailing a seventies swing arm Shovel.

Now don’t get me wrong. I fully believe in building with what you got and personally cherried and raked out the frame on a Sporty. If a vintage frame is badly mutilated or tweaked beyond returning to stock, then I say have at it. But there comes a time when we have to start saving these frames so that future generations can see first hand the beauty of an original Knucklehead or a nice clean Panhead bobber. Picture books can only do so much.

-bad Uncle Monkey

RUSS BROWN MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEYS PRESENT THE 21ST LA CALENDAR SHOW– Sunday July 22nd 2012 at the Calabasas Country Club.

The 2012 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show sponsored by Russ Brown Attorneys continues its now 21-year tradition on Sunday July 22nd 10am-6pm as the premier outdoor streetbike event in America with top Celebrity Builders, the upscale Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance.
The Show moves to beautiful new location in the tree shaded grass hills of the Santa a Mountains, to a New Show Day and Low Admission with Free Parking. The Show moves from it prior Queen Mary, Long Beach location to the exclusive Calabasas Country Club and Golf Course, located between the Sagebrush Cantina and the Rock Store at the Parkway Calabasas exit off Hwy 101, the west end of the San Fernando Valley.

The day’s activities include the Calendar Bike Building Championship, selected Vendors and Exhibitors, Calendar Girl Music live performances. And always the Show marks the world premier of next year’s new 2013 FastDates.com Motorcycle PinUp Calendars including FastDates World Superbike and MotoGP machines, Iron & Lace custom motorcycles, and Garage Girls, together with the beautiful Calendar Kittens featured in the Calendars in attendance at the Show.

Attendance capacity at the Calendar Show will be limited, so purchasing advance online Spectator and Exhibitor tickets at www.FastDates.com website is recommended. Admission tickets are available at $20 without Lunch, and $30 including Lunch, with Food and Beverages will also be available separately. Visitor Parking is free. The The Calendar Show is held at the Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada Calabassas, CA 91302.

AUSTRALIAN Fatal bikie shootout–  A major police inquiry is underway in Adelaide, South Australia, this morning after two leading members of a notorious bikie gang were gunned down.
Comanchero MC bikie gang member Giovanni Focarelli was shot dead and his father, club president Vince, survived a fourth attempt on his life in a shooting last night. Police at the scene confirmed that Giovanni’s body was in the back seat of a car on Prospect Rd, just outside Prospect Village Shopping Centre.

Police believe Focarelli – the self-proclaimed leader of the Comancheros SA chapter – and his son had been shot in a ”planned” attack at Flame Ave, Dry Creek.

Police have cordoned off the street and are doorknocking residents. Bleeding from up to four bullet wounds, Focarelli bundled his son, 22, into his Ford sedan and drove down Prospect Rd where he flagged down a police patrol for help.
Detective Superintendent Grant Moyle said police have spoken to Focarelli at the Royal Adelaide Hospital but ,”he has declined to provide us with any information that might assist us in identifying the offender.”

”I would suggest it was a very planned and targeted attack,” he said.

”We have a scene at Dry Creek where we believe the shooting did take place.

”We believe Mr Focarelli was driving from there down Prospect Rd where he has come across a patrol and has stopped in front of that and sought assistance.”

Det Supt Moyle could not say whether Giovanni died at the scene of the shooting or if he was alive when his father sought police help.

Vince Focarelli had boasted only weeks ago that he was “the only man on the planet with nine lives.”

BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING WHEELER REPORT–The past week blew by at an incredible rate, the heat in the kitchen is getting’ hotter and your hardworking Bikernet family is growing.

Cinci Dealer Expo

After last Thursday’s news managed a few hours of tossin’ and turnin’ in need of a modicum of rest. The phone rang, ripping me out of a bad ass Bonneville dream. The Commander in Chief relayed the plan of the day. Time to peel out, hit the deck at full speed or stay in the rack and go nowhere. The 6:00 am shuttle to LAX airport arrived stylishly late. We loaded our gear in the back of a glistening, tuxedo black town car and hauled ass up the 110 to the 405 North, destination LAX. Bandit and Doc from Heavy Duty magazine in Australia split on another airline heading non stop to Cincy. My itinerary routed me through Dallas where I caught a three-seat puddle jumper into Cincinnati for the three-day V-Twin motorcycle show.

It sure is great to see the massive improvements our motorcycle industry made over the years.

Spent time at the Primo-Rivera booth with Ben, ran into Steve at the BDL booth, Billy and the gang from STD were on hand. Arlen Ness and his family displayed their products, the Sands from PM wheels showed a booth full of innovative new pieces. Bert Baker and his crew with new improved, bullet proof transmission related products.

Michael Stone from Revolution Manufacturing was on hand with his carbon fiber technology. Rick Ball with RC Comp Wheels was non-stop. Ron Paugh and his trusty crew from Paughco hit the floor with a new 3-wheel rear section at a reasonable price–make your own trike. Joel from Headwinds headlights was shining as usual.

Windvest displayed windshields for damn near everything that rolls on two wheels. Memphis shades also had their windshields on display. Auto Meter was on hand showing the latest tachs, shift lites and speedometers. Paul from Lyndall Brakes had the latest, greatest version of composite, light- weight brake rotors and brake pads. Lyndall has a new way of attaching the carrier with a spiral lock on the back side that provides a firm connection for the carrier to blade. Looks like an improvement over the button attachments of the past.

Don’t miss the new 135-inch Twin Cam Engine from JIMS, available from any H-D dealership. This will be the puppy placed into our rocket ship for Bonneville 2013.

The show rocked all weekend. This show makes up the mainstream of the V-twin motorcycle aftermarket world and the dealers who support the manufacturers and distributors. Every man on the floor loves custom motorcycles, and wants to see our business flourish. You could feel the heart, the drive, and creativity in the air.

The show was lined with great friends and stellar products.

New Bell Helmet

The Bell Star helmet is our choice for the 2012 Bikernet Bonneville effort. These babies are light- weight and feel great. Come on Bonneville!

Bell Star Matte Black Carbon Full Face Helmet
Product Description

STAR CARBON

Bell Star Helmet Specs:
ANTIBACTERIAL/ANTIMICROBIAL INTERIOR LINER
CLICKRELEASE
CONTOUR CUT CHEEKPADS
FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
FLOWADJUST
MAGNEFUSION MAGNETIC STRAP KEEPER
NUTRAFOG II
PADDED CHIN-STRAP WITH D-RING CLOSURE
SUPER STABLE AERODYNAMIC SIGNATURE
TRIMATRIX COMPOSITE SHELL
VELOCITY FLOW VENTILATION
3MODE SHIELD
WEIGHT: 1600 G (STAR) / 1500 G (STAR CARBON)
CERTIFICATIONS: DOT, SNELL M2010
Fit Guide
XS: 53-54cm • 20 7/8″- 21 1/4″
SM: 55-56cm • 21 5/8″- 22″
MD: 57-58cm • 22 3/8″- 22 3/4″
LG: 59-60cm • 23 1/4″- 23 5/8″
XL: 61-62cm • 24″- 24 3/8″
XXL: 63-64cm • 24 3/4″- 25 1/4″
**Note: Helmet shown with optional tinted shield. Clear shield is included with purchase.

Five-Year Warranty
www.bellpowersports/com

 

5-Ball Raycer Brains

Daytona Twin Tech will be the brains that flawlessly control our 124-inch, turbo charged twin cam engines air, fuel and ignition systems.

The 3-day show was like an orange sunshine, psychedelic blurrrrrrrr by the time the SuperBowl kicked-off late Sunday afternoon. We had until Monday at noon when the show officially closed, then a top secret meeting with Chris Callen to set our Sturgis 2012 plans into action.

 

 

Bennett’s Performance

Plans are to meet Friday evening and attempt to finish the 96-inch twin cam build.

 

New, 5-Ball Raycer Engine Bed

124-Inch Twin Cam, Turbo Charged Fire Breather

Rick Tedder is handling the frame and suspension build. Your looking at a Jim Bartlett designed and fabricated motor/transmission bed that will rest on 6 isolators attached to strategically located frame rails. Snubbers forward and aft with 3 heim joints to control engine/transmission movement. We’ll reveal more as the build progresses.

Plans are to roll out of Rock’s shop mid to late April, destination Hardtailz in San Jose for that magic touch, on and off of the dyno that Ron, Jeff, Kevin and Mike specialize in.

Cantina Members

The news is growing, check out the new, baggers, trikes and women riders now section.
Stay tuned for Sturgis plans and rides on the Bikernet/CycleSource lot.

See ya on the road.

Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HELPS COLLECT MORE THAN $160,000 FOR USO–
Money donated through dealerships and H.O.G. chapters to be used for care packages in 2012

Harley-Davidson announced today that the Company helped raise more than $160,000 on behalf of the United Service Organizations (USO) throughout November and December, which will be used to send care packages to troops overseas in the coming year. Donations were collected by Harley-Davidson dealerships and Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) chapters around the country in honor of Military Appreciation Month and the holiday giving season between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011.

Harley-Davidson issued a challenge to local H.O.G. chapters to each collect $500 or more, and more than 200 chapters, along with dealerships from coast to coast, rose to the challenge to help raise the money to support the USO and U.S. troops stationed overseas.

“We’re incredibly grateful to our loyal customers and dealer partners who helped us make this partnership a big success,” said Mike McCann, Director of Core Customer and Military Marketing for Harley-Davidson. “We’re always looking for new ways to support our military men and women, and we’re proud to have been able to work with the USO on this effort.”

The largest donation came from the Wild Prairie H.O.G. Chapter from Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson in Eden Prairie, Minn. The group collected $10,853, and they will be honored for their efforts at their chapter meeting Thursday, Feb. 9 by Harley-Davidson staff, members of the military and representatives from the USO.

In addition to the snacks, toiletries and phone cards included in every standard care package, every package sent from the USO this year will also include two complimentary tickets to the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee – approximately 250,000 tickets in total.

“These care packages are very important to our troops,” said USO Sr. VP and Chief Development Officer Kelli Seely. “They provide them with a touch of home and a way to connect with their loved ones. We’re thankful that Harley-Davidson was able to step up and support an effort that means so much to the USO and our troops.”

Harley-Davidson’s history with the U.S. military dates to World War I and World War II.

Today Harley-Davidson supports U.S. military personnel through programs like Harley’s Heroes®. In 2007, The Harley-Davidson Foundation made its first $1 million grant to Disabled American Veterans to support its Mobile Service Offices that travel throughout the U.S. to provide counseling and assistance to help veterans and their families secure the benefits they earned through their service. The program has become known as Harley’s Heroes. Last year, the Foundation made a second $1 million grant to continue its support of the program.

Harley-Davidson also recently sponsored three tours of Bikes Over Baghdad, which brought a team of the biggest names in action sports to bases in Iraq, Kuwait and other parts of the Middle East to perform BMX shows for thousands of troops. For two of the three tours, Harley-Davidson sent one of its own employees along to show the company’s personal gratitude.

HIDING COPS EXPOSED– CHARLESTON, WV Hackers post cops’ personal info.

Hackers affiliated with the group Anony-mous obtained personal information for more than 150 police officers from an old website of the West Virginia Chiefs of Police Association and posted the data online.

The FBI is investigat¬ing, said William Roper, the association’s presi¬dent and the police chief of Ranson, W.Va., said.

He said the hackers obtained the home ad¬dresses, home phone numbers and cell phone numbers of current and retired police chiefs from a website that has not been used in two years.

A group called CabinCr3W posted the information and included a link to it in a Twitter post Sunday.

—Associated Press

–Rogue

CHOPPERTOWN BACKYARD BIKE SHOW–It’s that time again…The ChoppertownNation.com Backyard Bike Show and Contest is up and running! Simple rules, cool prizes, ANYONE can enter (or just look too.) Rules:

1. We’re not really into categories, but here’s the three we decided on: Chopper, Bobber, and Cafe.

2. Post two (2) pics under the appropriate category and tell us something about the build.

3. The bike MUST have been built by you or your buddies in your backyard or garage. (No previous entries allowed)

4. Pics can be posted until the last day of February 2012. Winners will be announced one week after.

5. Awesome prizes and C/N link badge will be awarded to the top 4 in each category:

AWARDS
1st place: Biltwell lid, Dickies Workshirt, Lick’s goodies, Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

2nd place: Dickies Workshirt, Lick’s goodies, Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

3rd place: Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

Special Mention: Choppertown DVD Combo and a Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv
6. IMPORTANT! This year’s judges will be the top ten C/N contributing members of the month for February! On March 1st, we’ll check the stats and invite the top ten contributors for the month to be the judges. If someone doesn’t want to judge, the next top contributor will be invited to judge and so on… This is open to any member of C/N so start posting and commenting now, you have three weeks to get your stats up! (Contestants can not be judges.)

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott
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CAPONE Racing to start 2012 Season w NEW List of GOALS– Wakefield, Mass: Frank Capone has completed all the goals he had set in his 2nd season with the AHDRA (All Harley Drag Racing Assoc.). After winning Pro Rookie of the Year in 2010, Capone and team, Mark Godin, Richard Murray, Lorne Buchanan and Katy Miller (with their ever present coffee pot) at 2011’s seasons end, smashed a series of records and feel they are up for a new set of goals for 2012.

Even before the official season begins, Capone has announced the best way to advance the sport is to help the AHDRA add to the excitement. Capone Racing is pleased to announce that they have become an official contingency sponsor for the AHDRA Pro Modified Class.

This highly modified gas burning Harley-Davidson drag bike class will see an additional $50 go to the #1 qualifier and an extra $250 to the end of the year Pro Modified national points winner.

Capone Racing sponsors and friends supporting Capone’s record breaking season include: G&G Engineering, DAS Performance, L. Buchanan Co., Gannos Machine, Vanson Leathers and all the staff at Capone Landscape.

Capone can be reached at:
facjr88@yahoo.com
781-224-0700
On March 9th, GSP troopers will conduct the “B.E.A.S.T.” event. The Biker Education Awareness Safety Team consists of state troopers patrolling Interstate 95 for a day. The troopers will stop motorcyclists and will check their helmets, among other equipment, to see that they are Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) approved. Trooper Harris said the reason for this 2nd annual event isn”mailto:facjr88@yahoo.com>–Copyright 2012 The Coastal Source http://www.thecoastalsource.com/content/news/crime/story/Ft-Stewart-soldier-killed-in-motorcycle-accident/L-TOSPSRPEqWtXa1dOw_4Q.cspx

–Derrick Lewis
DC, ABATE 9-2
greyghost57@me.com

Interestingly, ABATE of Georgia has been trying to find out how much of the NHTSA checkpoint money has been spent, and how much is left . . . Georgia State Representative Ann Purcell (who will be our banquet speaker at BEAST – http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/house/bios/purcellAnn.htm) has been trying to get that information for ABATE of Georgia with no luck . . . they’re basically telling her that since it’s federal money, it’s none of her business. Dan Forrest called me about this last night and asked if there is anything we can do to get the information from NHTSA?
–Teri

DAVE RASH OF D&D EXHAUST TO SUPPORT THE BIKERNET/CYCLE SOURCE 15TH ANNIVERSARY SUBSCRIPTION SWEEPS BUILD SPONSORED BY XPRESS–I had a long conversation with the Pope of pipe while I was scrambling on the news today. He’s an affable Texan, who we work with from time to time on projects including my Mudflap Girl FXR, and various Bonneville projects.

He stepped up the other day and offered to help with the exhaust system components for our Sweeps bike build by Gary Maurer of Kustoms Inc, and Ron Harris of Chop Docs. It will be powered by a Crazy Horse 100-inch engine. Dave will supply the pieces so the brothers can build whatever system their creative impulses demand.

LAS VEGAS COPS ON CAMERA–A Las Vegas man has won a lawsuit against police officers who beat him while he was in diabetic shock — a beating captured on videotape.

The Daily Mail reports police pulled over Adam Greene early one morning in October 2010 because his car was weaving. Greene said he was driving that way because he was a diabetic and was in shock.

Nevada State Troopers and Henderson police dragged him out of the car at gunpoint and threw him to the ground. While four officers restrained him and yelled “stop resisting,” a fifth walked over and kicked Greene in the head several times. Then they found the insulin in his pocket and realized what was going on.

“He’s a diabetic. He’s probably in shock, semi-conscious,” an officer said on his radio.
One of the officers later realized the dashboard cam was one, “It’s on camera,” he said.
Another officer responded, “They don’t know you. I wouldn’t worry about it.”

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/health/diabetes/video-nevada-cops-beat-man-who-was-diabetic-shock

The Las Vegas Sun reports the city of Henderson will pay Greene $158,000, and Nevada will pay an additional $30,000.

–Mark Temple
BOLT of California
Guerrilla Lawfare
Repeal It Or Feel It

(916) 402-7981

NEW FEATURE COMING TO BIKERNET BAGGERS–The Beast – A 131 Inch Ticket Giver. 
As I may have mentioned briefly before, hanging out at a bike shop has disadvantages most people do not even consider, mainly getting to ride some very nice bikes that you cannot keep! The bagger pictured here is a excellent example of such a bike, yes it is a bagger (OK I am getting older, so maybe one day?)

 

THURSDAY GUN NUT REPORT–While a Berreta Jetfire in .22 short is probably better than nothing as a defensive weapon, it’s strictly a mano a mano, close contact gun. And while it may eventually stop your assailant, he’ll still have time to beat the crap out of you, gut you with a knife, or shove the little popgun up your ass before he expires.

Still speaking of guns, last weekend, a lady friend and I visited the National Firearms Museum at NRA headquarters in Fairfax, VA. What an incredible collection of antique, classic and modern firearms! It’s a must-see for any visitor to the DC area. Check it out at http://www.nramuseum.com/ and take a virtual tour.

–Bruce Snyder
Official Bikernet Copy Editor

METALSPORT AND VEE-RUBBER THE BUZZ OF DEALER SHOW–The majority of the bikes featured in the booths and aisles were Baggers, and the big feature was the massive 26-inch and 30-inch wheels. The only company making tires for this crazy applications is Vee Rubber, distributed by MetalSport.

Some guys were having leaking problems with the big diameter tires. If you’re concerned about mounting, the MetalSport crew will mount the tires before shipment, and you’ll be good to go. We immediately took a run to the Metal Sport compound. They have been very concerned about leak-related problems, but they discovered one shop experienced no problems, while another facility met with constant airing down troubles. The issue could be mounting and the use of tire spoons over tire-machine mounting.

We will bring you more reports on MetalSport and Vee Rubber Tires in the near future. MetalSport manufactures class billet wheels designed by Chip Foose. In fact, all the wheels on the Mudflap girl FXRs are Chip Foose designed.

–Wrench

EPA TO SEEK INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS ON EFFECTS OF 15 PERCENT ETHANOL— Urge your Representative to support today! On February 7, 2012, the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will vote on H.R. 3199 introduced by Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) on October 14, 2011. This bill would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of 15 percent ethanol blend (E15) gasoline.

To watch a live webcast of the markup, click here http://capwiz.com/amacycle/utr/1/CFOBRHOWCA/NKFCRHOWCH/7881423441 . “The EPA’s decision to allow E15 into the marketplace will impact every American who owns a car, lawnmower or boat,” Sensenbrenner said.

Automakers insist that using E15 will void warranties, lower fuel efficiency and cause premature engine failure. In off-road engines, the effects can even be dangerous for users. “There are serious concerns that the EPA used only one Department of Energy test and rushed E15’s introduction into the marketplace,” Sensenbrenner said. “This test was limited in scope and ignored a plethora of evidence To join, go to www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com/membership/join .

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY VOCABULARY LESSON OF THE DAY–caprice kuh-PREES, noun:

1. A sudden, unpredictable change, as of one’s mind or the weather.
2. A tendency to change one’s mind without apparent or adequate motive; whimsicality; capriciousness.
3. Music. Capriccio.

Does she turn, thought he, thus, from one to the other, with no preference but of accident or caprice? Is her favour thus light of circulation?
— Fanny Burney, Camilla, or a Picture of Youth

You lose, you gain—it’s all caprice. The omnipotence of caprice. The likelihood of reversal. Yes, the unpredictable reversal and its power.
— Philip Roth, The Humbling

Caprice is from the Italian word capriccio which means a sudden start or motion. It comes from the word capro meaning goat.
To Those Concerned:

RARE ANTIQUES STOLEN–
Last night two thugs did a late night home invasion of Jeff Gilbert and his wife.
They tasered and tied them up, then stole his 1914 Cyclone and a 1952 CR110 Honda racebike.

Cyclone is valued about at $million, Honda about 60K. Jeff had no insurance on them.

He would like to put the word out to anybody who might see a screamin’ yellow Cyclone that it was stolen and if seen, call the W. L.A. police dept.

I’ve attached some photos I had taken previously for an article I wrote about the Cyclone.

— Paul Garson
www.paulgarsonproductions.com
310.446.1663

HAMSTER TRUCK FOR SALE–Going to sell my 2000 GMC 1500 Sierra, extra cab, long bed (bought it new) 5.3 V8, auto, loaded, Lowered 5″ and 7″ easy bike loading! 157K actual miles. Serviced engine and trans and put on new tires before going to Sturgis last Aug , about 8 or 10 trips before that.

Runs and drives great, always reliable. Now registered and titled in So Dakota, If I sell it to someone back there, I would drive it back at Sturgis time to deliver it, if someone wanted. See photos, never wrecked, has a few ding and scratches. interior near mint. asking $6500.

— Barry
hshamsters@aol.com

BRIT BIKERS HEADING TO BONNEVILLE– A team of Brit Bikers are coming to Bonneville for this year’s Speed Week. Not coming to watch, we’re coming to race.

At the moment there are seven bikes, a Honda CBR, my bike (a ’42 Indian Scout), a Weslake 1000cc V-twin with one of only 6 engines ever made, a Triumph, plus some pretty awesome Jap-4 drag bikes. All are owner-built from scratch in home workshops around the UK.

This trip has been over two years in the planning and none of us has much money, but we’ll be there, in fact we’re in the process of booking a container right now.

We’ll be landing the bikes either in LA or Frisco. Here’s a couple of pictures of my Indian, all the bikes we’re bringing are to a similar build standard.

–Chris Ireland
Editor

editor@britchopper.co.uk
www.britchopper.co.uk

FXR CHOPPER FOR SALE– Kenny Boise FXR frame, 2007 S&S 107-inch motor with a Jim’s 5 speed tranny, two into one Boise exhaust.

Will take $9,000 or best offer.

Contact Frank Ball
949 310 2428

 

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