Hey,
We’re flying around the Headquarters. Ramon and Red are working the bricks on the front of the building. Ray scrambles every day closer to Bonneville. Sturgis is smoking right now, the Boot Ride with the Sons of Anarchy hits in a couple of weeks, and the 110th H-D anniversary will cap the month of August.
I just finished the esteemed bikernet weather vane, but it needs tuning. I also discovered a way to align the Mudflap Girl FXR and I tried it out with the help of Kyle the shop intern. Then I wrote the following in the Sunday Post and was impressed with myself, so I’m running it here.
“Think FREEDOM first.” If they thought about freedom first they would come up with educational programs instead of laws. They would throw some laws or regs right out the window, because this is a free country. What’s life without freedom? All the safety in the world won’t do us any good if we aren’t free! It’s simple, “Think FREEDOM First.”—K. Ball
The boss of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation liked it. Our MRF Industry Council will be represented at the Broken Spoke in Sturgis for the first time and we hope to start building Industry members, and Bikernet will stand tall at 2Wheelers on Main. Betsy is covering all the media action, Ben is working with the new launch of the Indian Chief. Rogue will cover the tech and the whiskey. Buck covers Baggers and Cigars, and Toby Keith will cover the news about Brass Balls Cycles at the Chip. The list rolls on.
Let’s hit the news:
The Bikernet Thursday News is Sponsored in part by IronWorks, Cycle Source, and Biker Pics.
TOBY KEITH TAKES OWNERSHIP STAKE IN BRASS BALLS CYCLES-–
He Partners With Champion Bike Builder Dar Holdsworth’s Bike Company.
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur Toby Keith has taken his love of motorcycles to a new level as he partners with Brass Balls Cycles’ Dar Holdsworth as co-owner of the award-winning, Oklahoma City-based custom/production bike builder.
The partnership will be publicly announced August 6 as Keith returns to headline the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycle Rally. Also at The Chip, Holdsworth and the Brass Balls team will be featured in a Bike Build-Off being filmed for CMT. The finished motorcycle will be given to a Vietnam vet at the conclusion of the event.
“This partnership will help Brass Balls Cycles increase its U.S. market presence, as well as expand the brand internationally,” Holdsworth says. “We will be revealing new and revised models in the near future and, as always, proudly power our bikes with American made S&S V-Twin motors.”
A longtime motorcycling enthusiast (as depicted in his “American Ride” video), Keith met Holdsworth through the Pros 4 Vets organization. Earlier this year, Brass Balls Cycles built a custom bike that was raffled to support the Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kids Korral project.
About Toby Keith: Featured on the cover of the current issue of Forbes and named the highest-paid country performer of 2013, Keith is known for many successful ventures including his I Love This Bar And Grill restaurant chain, Wild Shot Mezcal and more. But his business acumen is secondary to his success as a music creator and performer. His latest single “Drinks After Work” is rocketing up the charts, and leads an upcoming album of new music. And his Hammer Down Tour, Presented By Ford F-Series will continue to pack venues nationwide into the fall.
About Dar Holdsworth: An Air Force veteran of Desert Storm, Holdsworth is a two-time AMD World Champion custom/production motorcycle builder who founded Brass Balls Cycles in 2006. The company specializes in timeless and uncompromising American motorcycles, offering a line of Bobbers, Choppers and Sport Cruisers.
Brass Balls Cycles … Uncompromising American Motorcycles
Passionately owned by Dar Holdsworth & Toby Keith
www.BrassBallsCycles.com
BIKE MASTER BUDDY FOOTPEGS FROM BIKERS CHOICE—What the hell can you say about new footpegs. Check them out and see your local Biker’s Choice dealer to touch and feel them.
MSRP: $9.95
PN: 17-1250: 10mm
PN: 17-1260: 12mm
Screw in the studs with lock nuts. O.E.M. replacement.
For information on BikeMaster products visit www.BikeMaster.com
MRF INDUSTRY COUNCIL REPORT—I was called on the carpet recently since I couldn’t make the MRF Board of Directors meeting. “Lt. Ball, we need your report on the progress of the MRF Industry council, now.”
I started off my report about wanting those little airplane Jack Daniels bottles in the staff vending machine, but that didn’t go over so hot, so I got serious.
I’m working with Chris Callen and Rob Keller from Cycle Source Magazine on Sturgis activities. The MRF Industry Council will have a major presence at the Broken Spoke location all through the rally. Announcements will be made on stage. We will also have booth space and folks to man a booth. Board members are always welcome to work the booth and talk to folks about motorcycling issues.
Our team is playing with the logo some to bring it up to date, but we still need banners and brochures for the event, if that is possible. If not let me know as quickly as possible, so I can make other arrangements. As it turns out Dawn is delivering 4000 brochures to the booth at the Spoke and banners.
MRF announcements will be made prior to several Broken Spoke Concerts. Let me know if any board members will be attending.
I have finally received some progress on our judging criteria with Bob Kay former VP at Biker’s Choice and American Iron Horse, and Jeff Najar, which should put the MRF in front of the public and our industry at as many as a dozen shows next year. Plus we are developing a standardized judging platform that will add serious criteria, and significance to judging and make bike owner much more comfortable with the outcome of any show.
Plus, we are creating a judging training video so all of our MRF certified judges will be on the same page. I’ll report in on more progress as we move forward.
Consider joining. It’s just $100 a year for any company, club, individual, group, shop, you name it.
–Bandit
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT BANDIT VOCABULARY LESSON OF THE WEEK–dreck drek, noun:
1. worthless trash; junk.?2. excrement; dung.
Though composed rapidly, it’s a better elegy than Milton’s to Edward King or Shelley’s on the death of John Keats, which is pure dreck—revolting, sentimental dreck.
— Joseph Heller, God Knows, 1997
But in the end it’s all dreck, or if not dreck then some form of bathetic aspiration: for our lives to course as smoothly, shifted but never stopped, draining into some glorious & storied sea.
— Jonathan Miles, Dear American Airlines, 2009
Dreck entered English in the 1920s from the Yiddish word drek, which comes from the German word Dreck meaning “filth.”
SPOTTED IN NORTH CAROLINA–Was out with my lovely wife Sat night and saw these sweet rides in a storefront next door to a tattoo shop.
They were going to have a David Mann exhibit and had these on display. Nice clean rides. These are just shitty camera phone pix but thought they looked pretty good.
–P.A.
Aeromach Manufacturing
2013-14 ULTIMATE BUILDER CUSTOM BIKER SHOW DATES–The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show presented by J&P Cycles is represented inside each Progressive International Motorcycle Show. The Ultimate Builder matches the best custom bike builders in the country against one another as it tours the U.S. and features hundreds of the hottest custom motorcycles dripping in eye-popping chrome, wild paint jobs and dazzling rims.
Ultimate Builder – Northern California
Friday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
San Mateo County Event Center 2495 South Delaware Street San Mateo, CA – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Dallas
Friday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dallas Convention Center 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, TX – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Atlanta
Friday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17, 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Long Beach
Friday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Long Beach Convention Center 300 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA – Map It
Ultimate Builder – New York City
Friday, Dec 13, 1:00p.m – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 14, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Dec 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 655 W. 34th Street New York, NY – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Michigan
Friday, Jan 3, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 4, 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan 5, 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Avenue Novi, MI – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Washington, D.C.
Friday, Jan. 10, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place Washington, D.C. – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Minneapolis
Friday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 Second Avenue, South Minneapolis, MN – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Phoenix
Friday, Jan. 24, 4p.m – 9p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 9:30a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
University of Phoenix Stadium One West Cardinals Drive Glendale, AZ – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Ohio
Friday, Jan. 31, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
I-X Center One I-X Center Drive Cleveland, OH – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Chicago
Friday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Road Rosemont, IL – Map It
Ultimate Builder – Seattle
Friday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Washington State Convention Center 800 Convention Place Seattle, WA – Map It
Featuring the world’s leading customized bikes and offering the largest prize purse of any builder competition on earth. Enter your sled at www.custombikeshows.com
The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show is produced by Biker Pros
5-BALL RACING ATTIRE IN THE J&P CATALOG—You don’t want to miss our 5-Ball Racing team art on quality apparel featured in the J&P catalog. I need to give the majority of the credit to Andrew Calogero, the VP of Bikernet Apparel Merchandizing. Most of the original art came from Chris Kallas or George Fleming, officially certified official Bikernet staff artists.
Andrew hails from a family of apparel manufactures, and you may see our apparel line expand significantly over the next six months.
http://www.jpcycles.com/5-ball
Hang on.
–Bandit
BAD JOKE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT, Blonde MEN Jokes– A friend told the blonde man: “Christmas is on a Friday this year.”
The blonde man then said, “Let’s hope it’s not the 13th.”
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Two blonde men find three grenades, and they decide to take them to a police station.
One asked: “What if one explodes before we get there?”
The other says: “We’ll lie and say we only found two.”
–from Jim Waggaman
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15th ANNUAL Griz Robinson* Memorial Bike Show— 15th Annual Griz Robinson* Memorial Bike Show will be held this year on Sunday, August 4th at the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Ft. Mead, SD, between Sturgis and the Sturgis Dragway.
Verl “Smitty” Smith, long time event coordinator says, “Although it saddens my heart ,because VSR4VETS won’t be able to be present for the 15th annual GRIZ ROBINSON Memorial Bike Show this year. But thanks to Freddie Robbins, Robbins Performance & Mike Bahnmaier and Jody Dukalow of Mid Continent Racing– the show will continue.
Robbins (North Carolina) brings a slow southern drawl, great organizational skills and a long drag race history in his own right. Bahnmaier’s Mid-Continent Racing (Kansas) brings years of experience and 4 nitro bikes to the show. Mid-Continent will leave the Show to do burnouts on Main St. later on Sunday afternoon prior to the Annual Drag Race event at Sturgis Dragway.
Anyone and everyone is invited to spend a few hours with the Veterans, who would normally not have a chance to see the bikes, race and street, up close and personal. As Robbins said about the Bike Show, “If you go once, you’ll make it part of your Sturgis experience, talking to those Vets just make your heart feel good.”
Sunday, August 4th – 9 am – noon
VA Black Hills Health Care System
VA Black Hills – Fort Meade Campus
113 Comanche Road
Fort Meade, SD 57741
(605) 347-2511
RAT’S HOLE IN STURGIS–Come be part of the 25th Anniversary Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show. This is the Largest Custom Bike Show in Sturgis with 18 Classes. The show is Thursday August 8th at the Crossroads at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Best of show winner will be up on the main stage with his bike in front of thousands of people. The Best of Show bike will also be on thousands of mugs for 2014.
Enter your bike today at http://www.ratshole.com/registrationForm.asp?id=99 and we look forward to seeing you at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip soon!
TRI-BAR “ROCKET”—
Classic and contemporary styling merge in Paughco’s Chrome Billet Tri-Bar “Rocket” headlight assembly. Measuring 5 ¾” in diameter these awesome lights are a perfect match for just about any scooter, trike, Rat or Street Rod and retail for just $131.95 with visor (part number 03-151) and $124.95 without (part number 03-005).
Each light is supplied with a replaceable H4 bulb, chrome bottom mount and wiring. Available from Paughco dealers worldwide or by calling direct to 775-246-5738.
Many other styles available at www.paughco.com
BIKERNET MOVIE REVIEW—
The best part of the movie ‘Dead in Five Heartbeats’ is the possible “sequel”. I had the honor of viewing a premier in Cleveland, OH June 29, 2013. It was dramatic indeed! This movie is a must see. Witness loyalty, honor, tragedy and irony in the 1% way of life. In the movie, it is hinted that a “sequel” is coming. God indeed works in mysterious, supernatural and multidimensional ways!
The Christian flavored “sequel” message could have enormous & ever-expanding impacts. This may well be revolutionary from a true and well respected Rebel/maverick/icon – Sonny.
Perhaps a religious revival and emergence of new loyalty could evolve. People from all walks of life could mend fences and pursuing new in-roads; even beyond themselves to enhance and empower their quality of life.
Those who choose to walk on from this life, while they still live should be confronted; i.e. suicide by depression, obesity, lack of exercise, proper nutrition, practicing common sense, forgiving others “don’t let the sun set upon your anger”. Ephesians 4:26-27.
The earned media will have a heyday – anticipation of a “sequel” to ‘Dead in Five Heartbeats’ will go viral. Beyond intrigue, people will be involved!
God speaks to us through others; God speaks to others through us. Sonny, as you know, “the hand of God has been upon you!”
The value and purpose of your life is far beyond you. Your existence and past is not just of your own. You have a responsibility to harness unlimited potential and serve mankind through the Lord’s unique perspectives.
Sonny, Zorana, Jeff, Christine, Jeff: Destiny is at our doorstep! God Bless You and all you do for all those whose lives you touch!
Pray to Live, Live to Ride.
God Bless You
–Dave Zien
former State Senator
Million Mile Motorcycle Man
NEW DOG ARRIVES IN KANSAS—Kansas Motorcycle Works. Check the 2013 MW MCC—1. Technical Specifications
Engine : S&S 111 ci ™
Induction : Super E carburetor
Drivetrain : Jims 6 Speed / dual chain primary / Final drive belt
Wheels : Kansas Motorcycle Works
Tyres front : Avon MH90
21 56V
Tyres Rear : Avon 250/40
R18 81V
Brakes : performance machine
Frame : Kansas Motorcycle Works
Rake : 42°
Suspension : Fully adjustable Progressive Suspension™
2 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Price : 23900,00€
Note the price in Euros.
Big Dog spinoff?
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–Paul Aiken
Owner
Aeromach USA, LLC
800-990-9392 orders
704-599-1333 office
www.aeromach.net
HANG ON FOR THE SAFETY DEVICE OF THE WEEK, Introducing Text Deflector–
Automatically Responds to Texts Safely While You’re Driving
The superior smart phone app designed to provide a safer driving environment for everyone. It’s no secret that traffic accidents caused by texting while driving are soaring, and compounding the problem, research shows the majority of young adults think they can safely drive a vehicle and use their phone at the same time.
This disturbing trend is not just a young driver issue; it directly impacts our lives and the lives of our loved ones.
Text Deflector is a free app designed to take the impulse to respond to texts out of drivers’ hands so they can focus on the task at hand… driving safely. Text Deflector works by sensing and linking to in-car handsfree devices (Bluetooth, wired headset, etc.) and automatically responds with no user input to any incoming texts, notifying the sender that the driver is unavailable and optionally requesting the sender call instead.
“This is an app that should come pre-installed in every phone for the safety of the driving community,” says Suite B Media’s director of marketing, Loralee Fultz. “Text Deflector is simple to use — just launch the app and assign it to any in-car Bluetooth hands-free device and it’s ready to go.”
Text Deflector Features:
•Completely automatic
•Not locked to a service provider or carrier
•Senses in-car devices automatically with no manual input
•Not GPS based or motion based
•Maintains privacy
•Imports contacts for customization
•Causes zero additional battery drain
•FREE
•Premium version available
Upgrade in-app to Text Deflector Premium and receive additional functionality:
•Multiple custom response messages
•Select multiple paired Bluetooth devices
•Assign a custom message to each Bluetooth device
•Assign a custom message to Contacts
Both versions are 100% ad free. Text Deflector – The Smart Auto Responder!
Text Deflector is available now FREE for Android devices via Google Play. Apps for Windows and Blackberry devices coming soon.
CHOP-IN BLOCK SETTING UP AT THE BROKEN SPOKE RIGHT NOW—
Stop by the broken spoke campground and see what’s new with the chop-in block.
Every day Mailman is hosting a pool party. We have a big ole Metzeler elephant
that will be in the swimming in the pool with the mailman.
–GARY MAURER
–RONNIE HARRIS
the chop-in block your marketing partner
(Bart don’t do it you know what!)
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UNCLE MONKEY ON THE ONSLAUGHT OF TECHNOLOGY–While I think we overdose on technology, it does have its advantages. In renovating my garage, one of the things I will be doing includes running data cables and a chase to quickly add and upgrade in the future.
Many of my friends shake their heads when I talk about adding wi-fi to a garage but a laptop computer with Internet access is one of the most important tools in my toolbox now. The wealth of knowledge is hard to comprehend sometimes.
I remember the good old days when you needed information it was weeks of hunting and gathering, talking to friend, of a friend, who knew some guy who use to have one, burning the midnight oil at the library reading books, hoping they had books with the information we seek. Back in my youth I was a car guy struggling to build sixties Fords. It was frustrating. It seemed like only ’66 parts fit ’66.
I envied the Chevy guys for their limitless interchangeably. My only comfort was at least I wasn’t a Dodge guy. You can image the excitement finding the Holy Grail; a parts catalog from some guy in B.C. who had NOS parts.
This weekend as we stumbled through the overgrown grass of the family farm we stumble upon one of my uncle’s long forgotten cars. Before we could even get the door open my son had looked up the car, told me the production numbers, parts interchangeably, several forums where to find more info. The Internet has become the valuable tool that we could have only wished for before.
In picking up the Kawasaki, I quickly did a search and found more information than I could possibly need – how to syncho the carbs, how to grease and oil the shaft drive, how to rebuild the motor, wiring diagrams, forums and support groups for people with similar bikes. With a few keystrokes I can source parts from around the world or from down the road, talk to a new friend half way around the world who faced the same problems and how he conquered them.
Within hours of finding an old abandoned car I was talking with a bloke in England who worked on the assembly line building the 45-year-old car.
Like all tools the Internet is only as good as the person using it. I don’t think I’m a guru but I’ve surfed long enough I know what keywords to look for and which websites to discredit without wasting my time to look at – yes I’m talking about you ask.com. I can tell how good the information and the knowledge level of the members of a forum by the layout and design of the forum.
The information is there forever. So who knows? Maybe you’ve stumbled across this some day in the distant future trying to research motorcycles and this lifestyle we love so much. To you I say keep up with technology and learn what to use and what you don’t need.
–bad Uncle Monkey
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HIGH TECH REDNECK TO DEBUT ON MAVTV
AUGUST 2nd–CORONA, Ca. – July 30, 2013 – On Friday, August 2nd at 8pm ET & PT, MAVTV debuts what is expected to be one of the craziest series on TV – High Tech Redneck featuring Bob Woodcock and his merry band of rednecks and home of the Critter Gitters – makers of the biggest and most badass off-road vehicles in the USA.
Bob Woodcock is a man who tells it like it is, and has just one goal in his business; to keep the customers happy. Whether it’s designing a state of the art hunting rig, cussing out his workers, helping his daughters out on the farm, or hanging with his buddies out on the racetrack, Bob Woodcock is a no-nonsense Texan who keeps Critter Gitters going strong and the audience on the edge of their seats.
With the recent rebranding of SPEEDTV to Fox Sports 1, MAVTV is now the must-have network for automotive, racing and motorsports fans. MAVTV offers the widest coverage of grassroots racing and special events on every surface, including Endurocross, Late Model Dirt, Off Road, Red Bull World Rally, Chili Bowl, Pro Pulling League, Drag Boat Racing and more.
Programming schedule and details: www.mavtv.com.
And remember, if you do not have MAVTV; ask your Cable, Satellite or Telco provider for MAVTV today!
For Immediate Release:
Contact – Stuart Rowlands
MAVTV PR
T: 323 850-1088
E. Stuart@stuartrowlandspr.net
RARE POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM BANDIT’S CANTINA MEMBER— Great site with lots of information and entertainment – I’m sure I’ll be a subscriber for a long time to come.
Please don’t leave us Sporty pilots out – I appreciate that you are one of the few sites that aren’t “afraid” to feature Sportsters.
–Anonymous Cantina Member
It’s about time. Now maybe the bastards on the editorial board will give us Sporty owners a break. Get me a cold one.–Snake
SCTA Announces Audio Streaming of the 2013 Bonneville Speed Week Orosi, CA USA, July 30th Tuesday, 2013–
Scott C. Andrews SCTA Secretary/Chief Timer
The SCTA wishes to announce that for the first time a live audio broadcast will be available through the SCTA website www.scta-bni.org. This is a first for the SCTA in officially releasing real time audio information from the famed Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah during this year’s Speed Week.
Sponsors, fans, supporters and families of those in competition can join with the announcing staff consisting of Harold Osmer and Ron Christensen during the entire week of speed trials and record setting attempts this year. The SCTA is expecting in excess of 500 vehicles in competition to break those elusive and special SCTA Bonneville records and now you can hear the show as it happens live.
To hear this year’s show simply go to the SCTA website www.scta-bni.org and look up the link under 2013 Bonneville Speed Week information. After you have clicked on the link you will be sent to a special page with the show streaming live.
The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) sanctions land speed racing trials in two locations. Racing is conducted six times each year at the El Mirage Dry Lake bed in Southern California and also the world renowned Bonneville Speed Week in August combined with the World Finals in October of each year at the Bonneville Salt Flats in northwestern Utah.
THE COOKS AT COOK’S RECOGNIZE THE BROADS–It was about five or six years ago when Rhonda, the manager at Cooks Corner thought it would be nice to recognize ladies who ride motorcycles.
What better way than to get them all together and have a group ride in celebration? Well, any good ride needs a good cause and how closer to the heart can a benefit to increase breast cancer awareness be?
So she got together with the good folks at the old Fullerton Harley Davidson Dealership to establish a starting point and the rest is history. The crowd has gotten consistently larger and rowdier with last year actually being the most over the top raucous group to date.
This year however was nothing to scoff at having the place full and the parking was minimal due to the number of vehicles bringing the generous merry makers. I say generous because the live auction saw a few items go off in the thousand dollar range. A very successful fundraiser for St Jude’s Hospital, the lucky recipient of this years proceeds.
–Art Hall
Extreme International Editor
Bikernet.com
Madman Event Photographer
QuickThrottle Magazine
WIN EXCLUSIVE TICKETS TO THE BOOT RIDE AND RIDE WITH THE SONS OF ANARCHY CREW—Honor Our Military and Ride With the Cast of FX’s Sons of Anarchy 3rd Annual Boot Ride and Rally to be held Sunday, August 25, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA to benefit military personnel, and their families, through the Boot Campaign.
Austin, TX (July 24, 2013) – Few things compare to a motorcycle ride through Southern California. What if you could enjoy the open road with the cast from FX’s hit show Sons of Anarchy? That’s exactly what you can do August 25th at the 3rd Annual Boot Ride and Rally benefiting our military through the national nonprofit, The Boot Campaign. http://BootRide.com
The 3rd Annual Boot Ride and Rally takes place on Sunday, August 25th in Los Angeles, CA. This one-of-a-kind ride allows you to role with the cast – Kim Coates, Mark Boone Jr., and Theo Rossi just to name a few – of FX’s Sons of Anarchy and our nation’s fearless military veterans. Ride spots are extremely limited to ensure an intimate VIP experience for all riders.
In 2010, the cast of FX’s Sons of Anarchy joined the Boot Campaign’s network of celebrity supporters when they posed for their official “Boot Photo”. Since then, the cast has become a powerful advocate of the Boot Campaign not only through the annual Boot Ride and Rally, but also through various speaking engagements, media appearances and fundraising events throughout the year.
“I’m proud to be an Ambassador for the Boot Campaign, and couldn’t be more excited to participate in the 3rd Annual Boot Ride & Rally,” said Theo Rossi, actor on FX’s Sons of Anarchy. “I am in complete awe of our military men & women and their families, and seeing the general public come from all over to participate, wear their boots and embrace this event, is truly inspiring.”
The Ride rolls out from the coast and straight into the Rally (party time!) at the Happy Ending Bar and Restaurant on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood.
At the Rally, rock out to performances by Blackberry Smoke, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, and other surprise guests.
You can snap photos of your favorite Sons of Anarchy cast member on the Red Carpet, and much more! This year, the Boot Campaign has a special surprise in store to benefit Southern California Veterans affected by homelessness. Hands down, this is a party like none you’ve ever experienced!
The Boot Ride and Rally is an annual event that has raised more than $100,000 to provide direct assistance to military, past and present, and their families through the Boot Campaign.
Ride tickets start at $150/ person. Your Ride ticket also gets you into the Rally. You can purchase a Rally only ticket; prices start at $35/ person. Get your tickets now: http://BootRide.com
ZACK NESS NEW TV SERIES—
As many of you may already know, Zach Ness has a new TV series airing on NAT GEO in August. He and his team have been working really hard for the last six months.
Hours and hours of bike building and filming. I would like to invite you downtown to the Victory booth on Sunday from 12 to 3.
We have a little Ness family competition going on . Arlen, Cory and Zach have each customized their new Victory and we need the public to pick the winner.
Please come down and vote for your favorite. They will be filming for the show and we would love to have a bunch of yellow shirts in the crowd. I have seen all three bikes and I am glad I don’t get to vote. It is a tough choice! Hope to see Sunday.
“Let It Ride” premieres August 14th at 9pm on NAT GEO.
–Sherri Ness
MEMO FROM THE BIKERNET CHAPEL–Why Go to Church?
One Sunday morning, a mother went in to wake her son and tell him it was time to get ready for church, to which he replied, “I’m not going.”
“Why not?”, she asked.
“I’ll give you two good reasons,” he said. “(1) They don’t like me
and (2) I don’t like them.”
His mother replied, “I’ll give you two good reasons why you SHOULD
go to church: “(1) You’re 59 years old and (2) you’re the pastor!”
–Jim Waggaman
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT—
Anxiety List:
*Texas Mile* 212 mph…..VALERIE THOMPSON …. 212 mph ….www.texasmile.net
28-29 ….www.ecta-lsr.com
*El Mirage 2013* Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 9-10.. www.scta.org
*Loring Maine* Maine Event ….www.lta-lsr.com
*Bonneville, SCTA***** 8 Days…. August 10-16, 2013* ….www.scta-bni.org
*BUB Speed Trials***** 23 Days…. August 24-29, 2013* ….www.speedtrialsbybub.com
*Mojave Mile* October, 12-13 ….www.mojavemile.com
My apple is rockin’ one more time after one helleva month packed full of progress on all fronts. Good news by the bunch, hang on for a few of the latest developments.
Preparing for our Bub Speed Trials Adventure commencing Saturday, 8/24/2013, Tech opens for the event after a winter in the trenches. Some days much easier than others.
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Friday, 7/12/2013 we discovered injector size was insufficient, story of my life at times. Our 5-Ball Racing Team Raycer was running out of fuel mid way through the rpm range, so we called it a day to regroup.
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By the end of the day an easy pull @ 5,000 rpm, 183.4 HP, 219.3 ft. lbs of Torque, 5th gear, 200 mph plus. The dyno sounded a verbal alert, EXCEEDING LIMITS…clicked into 6th to slow the motor down, 3,500 rpm rolling at an easy 202 MPH with a 35% load on the dyno.
Hauled ass to Bikernet Headquarters.
Monday, 7/15/2013 placed a call to Horse Power Inc., Guru, Jimmy Light . By mid afternoon four Blue Band Injectors were in the mail. The Yellow band injectors are rated at 6.5, Blue Band 8.5. We’ll go into detail in following reports.
Saturday afternoon 7/20/2013 in San Jose, Ca., Ron Williams, Jeff Boddie and Dr. Willie Lanham loaded the Raycer on the Dyno for tuning with the Blue band injectors installed. The lack of fuel issue is solved at this point. Two injectors are mounted in the HPI 62 mm, two are located in the face of the air plenum for fuel to cool and feed the demand created by the Series 66 Aerocharger. Boost comes on just off of idle at 2,000 rpm., developing 8 to 10 lbs when the relief valve opens. What a relief.
We vibrated the right foot peg bolt loose, Red Loctite applied. The shifter linkage, same thing. The Battery rattled itself to pieces, but the Raycer ran smooth as silk through all six gears at all speeds.
Saturday mid afternoon blasted 6 miles to the Shorai Battery Headquarters. We now have the top of the line lightweight, massive cranking power battery.
The Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 is 17.09 lbs lighter than a lead-acid YIX 30L-BS-D.
Weighing in at 4.96 Lbs with 540 Cold Cranking Amps. The Spyle Starter spins our 124-Inch Twin Cam engine, in style without using the compression releases. Bad ASS.
Once again, Friday afternoon we’re headed to San Jose for a Saturday session. On the days schedule is easy passes for heat and time to settle the internals, seat the Total Seal Rings, check out the Shift Light, Pingel Air Shifter, etc.
Then we haul ass to Headquarters to fit the Air Tech Streamlining Body Work.
Met Rick Tedder away from the drag strip, Feb. 3, 2012 in Salem, Or. We mapped a plan on the shop floor with a piece of soap stone. On April the 15th frame pieces were delivered and the fun started.
Over the next few weeks we’ll dive into every aspect of the build starting with the all-important foundation by R/T Performance, Rick Tedder.
Until then…. stay Safe and Straight.
Thanks….With one helleva lot of help from my family and Industry friends….Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
We’re on track for a stellar year rollin on the street and the ever slippery, never predictable Bonneville Salt Flats.
Tobey The Welder, 2 out 3 Ex-Wives, My 3 Sons, Aerocharger, All Balls Racing, Kent Rich, Dutch and the Crew@Air Tech Streamlining, Arai Helmets, Keith Ball and the Crew@Bikernet, Bikers Choice, Brad Beach@Beach Racing, Dr. Willie Lanham, Long Beach, Ca., Cometic Gaskets, Dan Thayer@vtwinfuelinjection, Allen Alvarez@Daytona Twin Tech, ERC Race Gas, George The Wild Brush, ET Krankvents (Thanks Ted Shrode, Ph.D—- R. I. P.), Fisher Harmonic Damper, Dan Stern@House of Thunder H-D, Horsepower Inc., Ron Williams, Jeff, Kevin@Hardtailz, Randy Torgeson, Michelle and the Crew@Hyperformance, Jim’s Machine USA, K&N Air Cleaner, Paul Kittrell@Lyndall Racing Brakes, Marc Susman@Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Juan, Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Ray Whitehead@Pegasus, Pingel, Walt, Pro Charger, Jim @Sharp Eye Transmission, Reggie and Crew@R&R Cycle, Ben Kudon@Rivera Primo, Matthew Wiley@Race Tech Suspension, Shorai Battery, Rick Tedder@ R/T Performance, Schnitz Racing, Mr. McCahill@Spyke, S&S Cycle, Matthew Negherbon@Thunder Motorcycles in San Jose, Guy Caputo@Tiger Racing, Steve The Turbo Doc, Tsubaki Chains, Vanderbeck Race Cars, Vanson Leathers, World Wide Bearings, Duncan Keller, Yankee Engineuity in San Jose, Ca..
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
This leaves me with a very funny picture of Ray racing across the salt flats heading for the speed of sound, as parts rattle off along the way, leaving a trail of expensive, top of the line components.
Ray oblivious to the destruction occurring underneath his butt, hangs on for dear life, his only concern is to see that speedometer reach 200 plus. The faster he goes, the faster the bike disintegrates as it rattles itself slowly unwinding the very structure.
Ray just keeps going, well there is no point in stopping or even slowing down now is there? This is what he built the bike for, and this is why he is here in this hot, barren, alien place riding the Raycer across a thick crusty salt laden soil. Hanging on dearly, he nears the top speed as his bike turns into a ghost bike and he crosses the finish line with just a chassis, engine and handlebar grips which somewhere along the way melded into his hands.
Riding a ghost bike! I hope the 5-Ball Team takes a case load of Red Loctite with them!!
–Mistress Chris
GOING TO STURGIS? ENTER YOUR SLED OR ELSE–
The J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show rolls into Sturgis on Wednesday, August 7th. Builders and custom bike owners are invited to compete for $7,000 in cash awards. Event details are located at http://custombikeshows.com/ultimatebuilder/
The five paying classes include:
* Free Style $2500 for 1st place
* Radical Bagger $1500 for 1st place
* Modified Harley $1000 for 1st place
* Retro Mod $1000 for 1st place
* Modified Street $1000 for 1st place
Details at http://custombikeshows.com/ultimatebuilder/
BORDERLANDS RETURNS TO BIKERNET–Chapter 1 is completed, and is ready to go live on the site. You can see it at the following link:
https://www.bikernet.com/pages/Welcome_to_the_Borderlands.aspx
I broke it into 3 pages, with each section on a different page, it is still one Chapter.
Is it okay if I take the liberty of scattering the quotes at the beginning and ending of each section, I hope you don’t mind?
I look forward to reading the rest of the book!
–Mistress Chris
Bikernet.com
THE STURGIS WEATHER BROUGHT TO YOU BY 2WHEELERS ON MAIN
LATEST TRUCK REVIEW FROM ROAD AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE—2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Road Test Review
By Bob Plunkett
We’re heading westward on the Pacific Coast Highway out of Santa Barbara, blue waters of the Santa Barbara Channel spreading off the California Coast to the left and brown ramparts of the Santa Inez Range stacked high on the right, while steering a new generational design of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 half-ton truck.
http://www.roadandtravel.com/roadtests/reviews/2014-road-test-reviews/gmc-sierra-1500.html
–Courtney Caldwell, Editor-in-Chief
Road & Travel Magazine
P: 310.322.8000 PT
GEORGES’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES—
Bully Dog drivers dominate Tremonton pulls
Tremonton, UT – Bully Dog once more took to the track this past weekend, lining up to pull at the United Pullers event in Tremonton, Utah. Both the “Doctor” EcoBoost and “Blackout” Cummins were on-site and ready to hook up to the sled. Doctor driver Austin George has pulled at many events this year, including our own Dog Days of Summer and has established an extremely daunting record: he’s undefeated, taking first at every event he has entered this year.
As he hooked Doctor up to the sled, George was prepared to defend his perfect record, and many were asking the same question: could he do it again? An amazing 325’ 10” pull gave them their answer, easily and decisively putting him in first place! Bully Dog is extremely proud of George and Doctor’s accomplishments thus far, and we remain confident that George will continue to make a strong showing in the remaining pulls of the season. Go for it Austin, we’re pulling for you as you pull for us!
Chris Kendall was extremely motivated to put on a show with Blackout, especially after witnessing Doctor dominate the stock class. Ready to put Blackout to the test, Kendall was undaunted by the impressive competition lining up against him. Blackout had proved itself before and it did yet again, launching powerfully and blending a perfect mix of torque and speed to take the sled to final distance of 312’, the best of the night by six feet. The trip back home was a blast for both drivers; it’s easy to ride high with a pair of wins that decisive.
PURPLE HEART TRIBUTE RIDE INCLUDES THE GENERAL’S CAR–The General’s Car (above), recently restored by Tom Owejan, is back at Motorcyclepedia and ready for this Saturday’s Purple Heart Tribute Ride!
Ride from Motorcyclepedia Museum to the front lawn of FDR Presidential Library and Museum – This ride is a fundraiser for the Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc.
Saturday August 3, 2013
Ride Registration and Breakfast will take part from 7:00 to 9:00 AM. Ride donation is $30 per rider and $10 per passenger – Ride is limited to 500 riders!
Please ask your friends to sponsor you on a dollars per mile basis. Go to : www.thepurpleheartinc.com for the sponsorship form.
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is America’s first presidential library — and the only one used by a sitting president. It was conceived and built under President Roosevelt’s direction and opened to the public in 1941. A three-year renovation and enhancement culminated with a public opening that took place on June 30, 2013. Due to size limitations, riders will not be able to tour the Library and Museum as a group.
Saturday’s events begin with registration and breakfast at Motorcyclepedia Museum starting at 7:00 AM, followed by a ceremony involving Color Guard, Invocation, National Anthem, and remarks from Senator Larkin and Willy Nazario, State Commander MOPH.
Kickstands up at 9:20, and ceremonies continue upon arrival at the Hyde Park FDR Library and Museum.
Your ride will ensure that our Purple Heart recipients’ stories will be preserved for posterity with the respect and reverence they deserve.
For more information and to reserve your riding spot, call ANDY at 845-978-3434, or email Andy directly here. Or, call the Purple Heart Hall of Honor at 845-562-0159.
California: NRA News Video Reveals True Nature of Cal-DOJs Firearm Confiscation Program—
You Don’t Want to Miss This!
As part of their efforts to justify increased firearm purchase fees and universal gun registration nationwide, California politicians are enhancing a program that identifies people who are prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, ammunition components, clips, magazines, and speed loaders, and sending out teams of police to confiscate them. And with a new funding source from fees forced onto law-abiding gun purchasers, this program will be getting more aggressive. If you are unsure of your status to possess firearms, police may be knocking on your door!
California is the first and only state in the nation to build an automated system for tracking handgun and assault weapon owners who pose a threat to public safety, said a state senator from California.
“Taking guns away from dangerous, violent individuals who are prohibited by law from owning them is smart and efficient law enforcement,” said Attorney General Harris.
They call it the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS). Sounds great doesn’t it? Too bad the system doesn’t work that way.
As demonstrated in a video which NRA News recently released, featuring accounts from innocent victims of the APPS program, the informed critical opinions a former DOJ agent who actually took part in APPS sweeps, and firearm civil rights attorney, C.D. Michel, the APPS program is at best ineffective at getting guns from violent criminals, and at worst a campaign of civil rights violations mislabeled as crime fighting.
ACE CAFÉ at Glemseck 101 – Germany 2013! Celebrating the 75th anniversary of having originally opened in 1938, Ace Cafe London returns to Germany’s old road racing route, formerly “Circuit Solitude” for the annual Glemseck 101 event next to be held Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September.
The Ace Cafe London stand and display area includes with Red Torpedo and their ever popular “Gear With Grit” range, Royal Enfield (with a sneak preview of the new Continental GT cafe racer), the Munich based manufacturer X-log with their new SynX carb synchro-tester and, from Berlin, the Kurvenrausch team, with information about their special track days – together with an original, open-topped, double decker, red London bus!
In addition to the crew from Germany’s new Cafe Racer Forum being on hand, special Ace guests at Glemseck 101 this year includes IoM TT racers Connor Cummins and Guy Martin, who will both be present throughout the weekend, courtesy of Red Torpedo, and who will be competing in the Glemseck 101 Sprint, as well as being interviewed on the show stage.
In collaboration with BMW Motorrad, this year celebrating their 90th anniversary, Ace Cafe London will be welcoming 1976 Daytona racing legend Steve “the winner” McLaughlin on occasion of his first visit to this unique event. Event partner X-log will be operating a special “synX Synchro” station as a free service to all visitors over the weekend – perfect for synchronising carburettors and fuel injection systems with throttle valves.
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES PERFECT TIMING ALERT FROM DR. WEIL–Worried About Getting Overheated? Hyperthermia, or overheating of the body, is dangerous – it can lead to heat stroke, a potentially deadly condition that can occur when the body reaches a high core temperature, usually 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
There are two types of heat stroke: exertional, which affects people who work, play or exercise too vigorously in hot environments; and passive, which typically affects older people (especially those who are also sedentary) who are exposed to high temperatures. Either type of heat stroke can lead to brain damage, organ failure and even death, so prevention is key.
FIVE WAYS to prevent Heat Stroke:
Drink plenty of water
Wear light-colored, lightweight, non-restrictive clothing that allows your skin to breathe.
Know when to limit activity. If you are feeling hot or winded, slow down or rest.
When exercising, start slowly, and gradually build up duration and intensity.
Avoid alcohol in general and while exercising in particular—it promotes dehydration.
TWO $1,000,000 SETTLEMENTS IN TWO WEEKS FROM THE LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL HUPY—
We are proud to celebrate more than 40 years of providing legal services to clients in the Midwest. Our law firm’s success is built on the service we give and the results we get for our clients.
$1.25 Million for Client Injured by Drunk Driver
A drunk driver sideswiped our client’s vehicle, causing injuries to both her legs. Attorney Chad Kreblin negotiated and won a $1.25 million settlement from two separate insurance companies in just 13 months.
$1 Million Settlement for Semi Driver After Another Lawyer Drops Case
The client was told by another law firm that he would likely be found at fault for the accident and refused to take his case. Hupy and Abraham took the case and Attorney Chad Kreblin settled for $1,000,000 without the need for filing a lawsuit.
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The American Legion Legacy Run and USAA join
to support Military Families–INDIANAPOLIS (August 1, 2013) – Hundreds of motorcyclists will take the concept of “veterans helping veterans” to a new level this month when The American Legion Riders kick off their eighth annual American Legion Legacy Run to raise money for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship program.
National Commander James E. Koutz will lead the American Legion Legacy Run from The American Legion national headquarters in Indianapolis to the 95th annual American Legion National Convention in Houston in August.
Motorcycle enthusiasts and supporters from all over the world will join in a rally Aug. 17 hosted by The American Legion Riders of Indiana to raise money for scholarships, which are awarded to the children of military members who have died on duty since Sept. 11, 2001. Sponsored by USAA®, The Legacy Run is the largest multistate, multiday cross-country motorcycle event in the United States.
The Riders will begin the 1,500-mile journey early Aug. 18 and travel through Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. They will arrive in Houston on the afternoon of Aug. 22.
According to Koutz, the American Legion Legacy Scholarship is one way to show the Riders’ deep appreciation for those who paid the ultimate price for freedom.
“As a consequence of the war on terrorism, many children of our active-duty military personnel are now members of single-parent families,” Koutz said. “In many cases their chances to attend college have greatly diminished. These children are entitled to receive some money from the government for education, but it is not nearly enough.
“A chance to attend higher education should be a reality for these families,” Koutz said. “An education is a powerful way to show our thanks.”
Koutz encourages Riders from all points in the United States to join the Run either in Indianapolis or along the route to Houston.
“The ride will stop along the way for events arranged by Legionnaires and Legion Riders chapters along the route,” Koutz said. Plans include visits with wounded warriors, lunches and dinners hosted by local American Legion posts and a special visit with USAA dignitaries and injured warriors in Killeen, Texas.
American Legion Riders along the route play an important role planning rest stops, coordinating with law enforcement and helping with the logistics at a dozen or more refueling stops. Any person interested in registering to support the ride will receive the Run patch as well as a special mapbook with Rider travel information to include exact routes, scheduled stops, timetables, daily maps and checkpoint locations.
Koutz will personally collect donations during the Run at promotional events along the way. Upon arrival in Houston, the Riders will enjoy Texas hospitality at American Legion Post 554 in League City, Texas, before leading the National Convention Parade on August 25. The parade through downtown Houston will showcase many of The American Legion dignitaries, delegates and award recipients who will appear during the convention.
Koutz is also asking American Legion posts and Riders from all over the country to conduct a national fundraising effort on behalf of The American Legacy Scholarship Fund. Materials and information tailored specifically for Rider fundraising are available from The American Legion at the contact listed below.
Registration information is available at www.legion.org/riders. All who register will receive the Legacy Run map book, vest patch and other material. Koutz encourages all interested supporters to register, whether or not they wish to participate in the Legacy Run itself.
The registration fees will help offset the costs of the American Legion Legacy Run. Every dollar donated directly to the American Legacy Scholarship Fund will go directly to educating a fallen comrade’s son or daughter.
For more information, contact Bill Sloan, Legacy Run coordinator, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46206, tel. 317-630-1321, email wsloan@legion.org.
JEWISH POKER GAME IN THE BACK OF BANDIT’S CANTINA–Six retired Jewish Floridian fellows were playing poker in the condo clubhouse when Meyer loses $500 on a single hand, clutches his chest, and drops dead at the table.
Showing respect for their fallen comrade, the other five continue playing, but standing up.
At the end of the game, Finklestein looks around and asks, “So, who’s gonna tell his wife?”
They cut the cards. Goldberg picks the low card and has to carry the news. They tell him to be discreet, be gentle, don’t make a bad situation any worse.
“Discreet? I’m the most discreet person you’ll ever meet. Discretion is my middle name. Leave it to me.”
Goldberg goes over to the Meyer’s condo and knocks on the door. The wife answers through the door and asks what he wants? Goldberg declares: “Your husband just lost $500 in a poker game and is afraid to come home.”
“Tell him to drop dead!” yells the wife.
“I’ll go tell him.” says Goldberg.
–from Jim Waggaman
THUNDERMAX AT STURGIS—
If you’re going to Sturgis and plan to have your EFI equipped bike upgraded with a ThunderMax EFI System there are several venues where you’ll find them.
ThunderMax delivers immediate results for factory and aftermarket engine parts combinations. ThunderMax users experience a dramatic increase in throttle response, improved drivability, stabilized engine temperatures, and eliminated exhaust popping on deceleration.
ThunderMax is purpose built for performance with high speed data processors specifically designed for the unique ThunderMax wide-band AutoTune feature. ThunderMax AutoTune automatically tunes the Air/Fuel Ratio at every combustion cycle, regardless of changes in riding conditions, tuning the motorcycle’s engine in real time.
ThunderMax represents the finest in aftermarket EFI technology offering riders top-of-the-line technology produced entirely in the U.S.A.
The ThunderMax crew will be located at Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City and their products will be available from the following vendors:
*Cycle Solutions – located in Sturgis at 8th and Lazelle St.
*Rinehart Racing – located in Sturgis at 5th and Lazelle St.
*J&P Cycles – located in Sturgis at Lazelle St.
If you stop in please make sure you let them know that you found out about it from IronWorks.
Source: Zippers’ Performance Products
Posted by Sam Kanish
–from Iron Works Magazine
7eye by Panoptx, Ontario, CA–The 7 eye by Panoptx, the originator of ‘element-sealing eye-cup technology’, has announced the release of their new products for 2013.
The Research & Development team, at 7eye by Panoptx eyewear, continues to be industry-leading innovators in developing cutting-edge technology for motorcycle ‘ridewear’.
‘Launching unique eyewear products has remained our goal since 1996 and we’ve created some ‘real game changers this time around’ reports Marcel Schiro, company VP of Sales and Marketing.
Being a designer-manufacturer, we have capabilities and leverage, to introduce new methods, innovative designs, fitting and comfort that speak to every user depending on their unique needs. Schiro states. The Derby, Panhead, and Rocker set a new standard for features in Peripheral vision, overall fit, adjustability, and versatility as evidenced in Rocker with a patented interchangeable lens module.
Precise fitting is a key ingredient and rather than present a one-size-fits-all model, the designers at 7eye offer a number of models each one engineered to fit a different facial configuration. No matter what ethnicity, face shape, or head size 7eye by Panoptx has a model that will fit you.
Always using the highest quality materials available 7eye by Panoptx delivers to their customers a level of performance that makes our eyewear a piece of necessary equipment, not just a sunglass.
For further information contact 7eye by Panoptx 866-484-0292 or go to www.7eye.com to find a dealer and choose the model that works best for you.
SADDLEMEN HEADING TO STURGIS RIGHT NOW–Rancho Dominguez, Calif. – July 31, 2013 – Saddlemen is heading out for one of the biggest motorcycle events of the year, the 2013 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Saddlemen will be exhibiting at J&P Cycles in Sturgis and Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City throughout the rally, August 1-11.
Saddlemen has become a regular fixture at Sturgis, and each year Saddlemen product specialists relish the opportunity to meet dealers and consumers alike. Whether you’re coming to Sturgis with some items on the shopping list or you’re just browsing, stop by J&P Cycles or Black Hills Harley to get an up-close and personal look at Saddlemen’s seats and luggage.
A comfortable and supportive seat is essential to enjoying a ride, no matter the time or distance, and getting a hands-on feel for the luxurious Road Sofa or different Saddlemen seat goes a long way in making a decision on a seat. That’s why Saddlemen reps will be holding seat demos at Black Hills H-D in Rapid City during the rally. Stop by for a demo and the Saddlemen crew will install a demo seat on your bike for a test ride. Saddlemen will be set up in a tent in the parking lot with seats and luggage, all of which can be purchased through Black Hills on the spot. Visit www.blackhillshd.com for directions and more info on the rally.
Saddlemen will also be set up in the J&P Cycles lot in downtown Sturgis with a variety of luggage on display. Along with the new FTB line of sport touring luggage, reps will have the full lineup of bags and luggage for all kinds of bikes. Stop by to get your questions answered and ride off with a new set of luggage. Saddlemen products will be available for purchase through J&P Cycles. Visit www.jpcycles.com/events/sturgis-motorcycle-rally for directions and more information.
Go to www.saddlemen.com for more information.
BIKERNET EDITORIAL–Law Enforcement is the biggest punk, thug gang in the world. They routinely kill innocent people (more innocent people are killed by cops in the U.S. than cops killed on duty!).
They plant evidence and lie to try to cover their crimes. They “investigate” themselves. There are NO good cops! They cover for each other. They’re cowards!??
http://www.agingrebel.com/7944
–By Jeff Johnston
So, how do you really feel?–Bandit
LATEST ISSUE OF FULL THROTTLE ON THE STANDS–NEW MAGAZiNE NOW ONLINE
AUGUST 2013—If you are into events in Florida, you don’t want to miss this issue.
Cycle Source MAGAZINE Sturgis 2013 Events—
Editor’s Choice Show
7th Annual Cycle Source Run To The Line
The Best Chopper Show On The Planet
Legends Gallery Featuring Cycle Source Artists
Editor’s Choice Show Goes To Sturgis!!!
Tuesday, August 6th
Sign Up At The Broken Spoke From Noon Until 4 pm
Judging will be between 4-5:30 awards at 6:00pm!
7th Annual Cycle Source Run To The Line!!!
Wednesday, August 7th
Leaving Broken Spoke At Noon
For the seventh year in a row, the Cycle Source Magazine will be holding their annual “Run To The Line” for readers attending this years Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Anyone who loves the Black Hills as much as these cats need to make sure they are in line by noon on Wednesday August 7th at the Broken Spoke Sturgis County Line for a ride you will not forget. Sponsored By Twisted Tea this year the ride will be leaving the Spoke and head right outta town to take in the sights that only riding in South Dakota can give.
We will be stopping at Spur Creek Ranch for Rodeo Games by the Motorcycle Cowboys and Milwaukee Mike’s first ever “Shovel Races. Afterwards we will be heading back to The Broken Spoke for the remaining festivities of the day and a picnic style lunch.
Join the Chop’in Block builders, the Cycle Source staff and many illustrious guests from the motorcycle industry on a perfect afternoon with breath taking sights and killer bikes.
Each attendee will get a commemorative VIP pass from the ride and there is no cost to attend. It’s the perfect way to mark the passing of another year, with our friends in a place we love!
PLEASE SING UP EARLY If You Are Coming
email Please Contact Heather Walker at the Broken Spoke
heather@brokenspoke.com Include Run To The Line in the subject of your e-mail
The Best Chopper Show On The Planet!!!
Thursday, August 8th
Sign Up At The Broken Spoke Saloon 3-6pm – Awards After And More! Grease & Gears Rolls Into Sturgis.
Cycle Source Magazine’s Annual Night Time Chopper Show. Sign Up At The Broken Spoke Saloon 3-6pm – Awards After And More!
Oh yeah baby, the Cycle Source Magazine’s Annual Night Time Custom Chopper Show is ready for Sturgis. The Black Hills Rally never disappoints when it comes to killer custom bikes and we’re ready to lay some great prizes and handmade trophies from Kevin “Teach” Baas on them for 2013. Plenty of goodies from the Chop’n Block Builders and the Best of Show Winner gets a full feature in Cycle Source Magazine. The show will be held in the front parking lot at the Broken Spoke and there is no cost to enter or to show a bike.
There will be classes for Chopper, Big Twin, Sportster, Bobber, Asian Import, European Import, Antique, Café, Bagger and more. Everyone who enters will be pictured on the Cycle Source blog and social media.
So don’t be late for this one, grab your girl and some buddies and head out to the Broken Spoke Campground located on Highway 79 North on Thursday August 8th for some of the best Sturgis has to offer for the 2013 rally.
Legends Gallery Featuring Cycle Source Artists!!
This year the Broken Spoke Campground And Resort will be featuring three artists from the Cycle Source Magazine; Darren McKeag, Seth Leibowitz and Christopher Callen.
The Legends Gallery is located on the Second Floor of the Broken Spoke and in addition to their artwork being on display all through the week of the Black Hills Rally, the artists themselves will be doing live painting from time to time. The Meaning of this exhibit is to show the general public that the creativity and passion that exists in our culture today goes so much deeper than just the motorcycle.
Many of the magazines are filled with creative people that do a wide variety of art just like these three and we are so honored that the people from the Broken Spoke have let us have this forum to make that declaration.
NEW FROM SAMSON–Sturgis, SD – Introducing 33” Silver Bullet Fishtail Extensions. Loud proud and plundering the highways….
Samson Silver Bullet Fishtail Extensions easily slip on to stock headers. Free flowing improves horsepower and torque up to 20% or more throughout ride-able ranges. Classic style with amazingly aggressive and throaty tone. Available in Chrome and Sinister Black Ceramic finish combinations. Fits most Harley models.
Features and Benefits
•Made in America with High Grade Materials
•1 7/8″ diameter x 33” long
•Bolts on to existing stock header pipes
•Designed to replace stock mufflers
•Sold as pair
•Produces up to 20% or More Horsepower and Torque
•Improves MPG
•Limited 1 year warranty
•Available in chrome and Sinister Black Ceramic (special request)
•MSRP-$349.95
Check out Samson Exhaust’s entire 2013 product line at www.SamsonUSA.com. Contact them directly at 888-572-6766, Samson Exhaust, 1151 Industry Road, Sturgis, SD, 57785 or email them at info@SamsonUSA.com. As always, many thanks for your continued support!!
Looks, Sound, Quality & Performance
Samson Exhaust
TUNE-IN TO VELOCITY’S NEW SERIES DALLAS CAR SHARKS—
-All-New Episode Premieres on VELOCITY Tuesday, August 6th at 8:30PM ET/PT –
In the new series, DALLAS CAR SHARKS, VELOCITY takes viewers to the Lone Star State where car enthusiasts from across America gather to participate in the ultracompetitive world of car flipping. The series follows tough-talking, larger-than-life dealers as they compete to outbid and out-buy each other in the intense world of automobile auctions. Viewers will experience thrills, triumphs and tough losses with the sharks this season on VELOCITY.
On next week’s episode of DALLAS CAR SHARKS, the auto block shows its true Texas form. Glitz, glamour, and muscle power are the highlight of the auto auction when the sharks take home some over the top characters. Tommy scores a flirty 1999 Prowler, JD’s new BMW holds some bling, Ash’s 1969 Camaro SS displays its stubborn side and Martha’s Chevy Silverado is less than pretty. Tune in to see the sharks battle for their ride to the best in Texas. See the excitement unfold on the Tuesday, August 6th at 8:30 PM (ET/PT) on VELOCITY.
Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association to
Support America’s Forgotten Heroes at Sturgis— America’s Forgotten Heroes is proud to announce that the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) will be donating a portion of gate sales from their 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals drag race August 5-6-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
“We saw the America’s Forgotten Heroes (AFH) tribute vehicle at the Corbin Rider Appreciation Days during the Hollister Rally and were very moved by the Dog Tags of Courage Memorial inside, the airbrushed images on the outside of the vehicle and the stories behind them,” said WMDRA President Sandra Alberti. “We are honored to donate a portion of our gate sales from Sturgis to benefit AFH’s continued success.”
The America’s Forgotten Heroes tribute vehicle is a 1991 ambulance that was recently transformed into an extraordinary rolling tribute to Search and Rescue, Police and Military Working Dogs. With artwork rendered by the renowned airbrush artist, Mickey Harris, who will also be at Sturgis, and custom interior by Mike Corbin, the tribute vehicle honors and raises awareness about the invaluable service, loyalty, and sacrifices of our four-legged heroes – America’s Forgotten Heroes.
Since it’s unveiling to the public in March of 2012, the America’s Forgotten Heroes tribute vehicle has been touring and going to schools, expos, parades, law enforcement conventions, military bases and veteran and military events.
For more information about the America’s Forgotten Heroes tribute vehicle and how you can help, please go to www.AmericasForgottenHeroes.org or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericasForgottenHeroes.
INTRODUCING THE NEW WOMEN’S VADA JACKET–Comfort Combined With Performance
Combine summer-weight comfort with performance, style and protection and you have the new Vada jacket from the Roland Sands Designs Apparel collection. Constructed of hand-finished waxed cotton, the styling cues are reminiscent of a classic enduro jacket… but there is plenty of modern day functionality incorporated within the rustic appearance.
The Vada’s waxed cotton fabric is fully breathable and totally pliable. Lighter than leather, it is also water-resistant, just in case you should encounter a quick summer shower. The relaxed fit is designed for riding and incorporates rotated pre-curved sleeves, dropped back length and a relaxed collar opening.
“We want this jacket to be more than just a fashion accessory… it needed to be comfortable whether you are wearing it on a motorcycle or just kicking back after a ride,” explains Roland Sands. “The goal was to combine lightweight comfort and performance with some style, all without forgetting our motorcycle roots.”
Additional highlights of the Vada jacket include:
Hand-finished waxed cotton shell (11.14 oz.)
Satin/poly liner with custom RSD numbers repeat design
Zip close interior chest pocket
Soft-lined electronics secure pocket
Stretch mesh cargo stuff pockets
Pockets for optional shoulder, elbow and back armor
Available in your choice of Ranger (tan) or basic Black, sizes S-2XL. MSRP is $350. Check out the teaser video for the 2013 RSD Collection vibe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CuihV-y94i8#!
Or get a better look at the entire RSD collection at www.rolandsands.com. Remember, RSD gear is available through authorized RSD dealers and riding friendly stores only.
THE LITTLE RED RIGID GETS APED–Just put highbars on the Little Red Red Rigid, spring seat may follow? Then I should be able to cruz into my 60s still riding a rigid frame!
–RFR
BOOK OF THE WEEK FROM FREEDOM FICTION, KARAOKE BY IIAN HERMAN—
Explore why women are attracted to bad boys
Explore what women want in a boyfriend and what they want in a husband
ISBN: 978-1-304-26305-6
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4VRMAM
Excerpts from this epic crime adventure:
“There are numerous services that connect women with felons. Most are pen pals only and provide much needed distraction and hope for the incarcerated, but a fair amount also end up meeting each other and, few even become lovers.”
“The sun radiated billions of candles and the air was dry. The dead grass was crumbling. Soon the ground would swallow the once proud green blades, as the ground does to all—a cosmic sponge soaking, generously, the efforts made by God to reincarnate herself in a blade of grass, an oak tree, a human being, a DLL…no one knew the depth of God, the riddle so simple yet so complex—the agnostic flag raised to confess: ‘I know that I don’t know.’”
“You can’t always get what you want, but it you try real hard, you get what you need”
“Joey was as desperate as when he was eight and cowered under the kitchen table while his dad threw dishes at the walls (they shattered and showered the kitchen with sharp bits). He was trying, one last time, to please his father. That wasn’t going to happen because his father had been dead thirty years, yes, that’s how pathetic our attempt is to snare the past and wriggle it to fit our present….”
2013 ULTIMATE BIKER MAKEOVER WINNER ANNOUNCED— brought to you by GEICO powersports.
Garage-Girls are pleased to announce the winner of the 2013 Ultimate Biker Makeover….. Katy Walker
Katy along with 47 other contestants sent in a 600-word essay describing why they were most in need of a Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover.
“It was tough to go through this many submissions, we all felt each and every one deserved to be chosen as the winner. We can’t thank our awesome sponsors enough, because frankly there would be no “Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover” without them, they make this possible.” Said Garage-Girls marketing coordinator, Sara Liberte.
Winner, Katy Walker stated in her essay that “There are more people deserving than she is and eventually she feels over time she will get the things she needs to keep riding. With a 10-year-old jacket that she has to have help from others zip up because it no longer fits, Katy can now say goodbye to that jacket and enjoy a brand new one with gloves to match from Hot Leathers.
Katy will also be able to enjoy a wardrobe of shoes from HD Footwear, a cleaning kit from Wizards Products, a case of Synthetic oil from Spectro Oils, a technology case from Otterbox, a set of AVON Tires, a Mustang Motorcycle seat, and exhaust wrap along with other goodies from DEI.
For more information, , visit www.Garage-Girls.com
If interested in getting your company involved please contact Sara Liberte at sara@garage-girls.com
NEW BIKER KID’S BOOK COMING–Our 4th Bikers are Animals kid’s book on motorcycles will be out this October. The title is Bikers are Animals – Working and Riding. Here’s our new FB page on the books… https://www.facebook.com/PJBikersareAnimals
Check it out if you have a moment and please feel free to Like.
–Paul
HOLY SHIT—This month will be packed with happenings, and I’m trying to find some moments to write a screenplay. I did rough out some notions for Mike Jones in Milwaukee. He’s a producer who is on a mission from God to create the greatest motorcycle film of all time.
Life is just so damn interesting. All of a sudden lots of folks are hooked on drugs. Maybe it has something to do with our stinkin’ economy and the doubts about our lovely government. Quick let’s do a study. But it’s fascinating how some folks will devote their lives to their missions, their family, their hot rod, building a bike for Bonneville, drag racing, or Sturgis shows. The next guy devotes all his or her time toward success, but then there are large segments of our society who can’t get going, but bitch constantly.
I joked the other day about someone who can’t put one foot in front of the other but wants to cause drama and blame everyone. I said, fuck that shit, build something, take a class, or run a marathon—do something, goddammit. As long as you have your health, why not rock and roll.
Have a helluva weekend.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
