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HELLS ANGELS Headlines speak to innocence–Judge urged to drop criminal organization charges against East End Hells Angels. Judges Refuse to Ban Hells Angels. Hells Angels win another Dutch legal battle. Charge against a member of the Regina chapter of the Hells Angels fell apart. BC Court rules, Hells Angels not criminal organization. Judge stops Crown from proceeding with case against Hells Angels. Angels win four-year legal fight to regain clubhouse. Denver police apologized to the Hells Angels motorcycle club for violating their rights. NYC paid $450,000 to seven members of the Hells Angels and two of the bikers’ girlfriends.
There is a simple reason why headlines like these are common – The Hells Angels have done nothing wrong.
Law Enforcement are costing taxpayers hundreds of millions persecuting the wrong people. It’s time they change their direction and focus on the real criminals.
–William Perry
Victoria, BC
We even put together a couple sweet holiday combo deals to save you guys a bit of dough.Every time you guys grab a DVD or shirt from us it helps us produce and discover new films like The Harbortown Bobber, Icy Riders and Cafe Society.
Thanks for keeping our dreams alive, we’ll keep working hard to bring you the best we can.CLICK ON THE COVER, ABOVE, FOR THE HARBORTOWN BOBBER DVD.
BIKERNET ARTIST INVENTS FUTURE CRUISER–Dick Allen, fantastic line artist who follows our Bonneville builds came up with the futuristic approach to the cruiser.
Hang on for more illustrations for the master.
–Wrench
BIKERNET FREE CLINIC DISCOVERY, SPONSORED BY BARTELS’ H-D, Peppermint: Not Just For Candy Canes–Food is a focal point for many holiday gatherings, and not all of it is healthy. To help reduce the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, nausea, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), consider peppermint. The dried leaves of the peppermint plant come in teas (look for 100 percent pure peppermint leaves), oils (both enteric-coated capsules for swallowing, and essential oils for topical use – I recommend essential oil containing at least 44 percent free menthol), as well as creams and rubs.
While peppermint can help many, children should not be given peppermint tea – it can cause a choking sensation. Similarly, adults with gastro-esophageal reflux syndrome (GERD) should avoid peppermint as it can worsen symptoms. In addition, be sure to never ingest undiluted peppermint oil, which can be toxic.
Suddenly I’m afraid of Peppermint. For help with this issue, contact DrWeil.com.
OKAY, I GIVE UP. WHERE THE HELL DO THEY GET THESE WORDS–roborant ROB-uh-ruhnt, adjective:
1. Strengthening; restoring vigor.
noun:
1. A strengthening medicine; a tonic; a restorative.
A major field study of the effect of pollen extracts on the common cold and its roborant . . . effects in 775 Swedish military recruits did not give unequivocal results in relation to the prophylactic effect of the preparation used against the common cold.
— James P. Carter, Racketeering in Medicine
That day, I felt the need of a roborant after my ghost-ridden night, and I swigged down two doses of Bulliet Whiskey.
— William Least Heat Moon, River Horse
Roborant derives from the present participle of Latin roborare, “to strengthen,” from robur, roboris, “strength.”
BIKERNETMETRIC SPEAKS UP–WEgot the Terry Lee cb750 chopper tech article up. Check it out. Thanks Wacko.
I’ve been keeping track of the viewers on the news blog. When I started, we were getting a handful every day. Once I re-designed it and started throwing up a bunch of stuff, we were averaging 60 viewers a day.
In contrast, bikernetmetric.com received 538 readers last Wednesday, after you posted links to it in the Bikernet News. But because I haven’t added anything new since, the readership dropped considerably to about 155 a day. But hold on. With new the new content, and if you mention Bikernet Metric in the news, we’ll rock once more.
I’m still working on the blog and shooting for 600 readers a day (18,000 a month) to read the posts (news, editorials, polls, builds, and the occasional bomb) IMMEDIATELY. In January, I expect to get closer to 1000 visitors a day.
–Trent Reker
BikernetMetric Editor in Chief
Perry King To Be Master Of Ceremonies At Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony–The American Motorcyclist Association has announced film, television and stage star Perry King as the Master of Ceremonies for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductions on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. King, a longtime motorcyclist and a member of the AMA Board of Directors, is excited about the event.
“I’m an actor, but the people in my life I’ve admired the most have been motorcyclists and racers,” said King. “They’re some of the most honorable, courageous, loyal and humble people I’ve ever known.”
King said he jumped at the chance to be part of the festivities. “When I was asked to preside over a gathering of these guys and gals, many of whom are good friends, and honor them as they should be honored, well let me tell you, I’d walk on fire to be there,” King said. “It’s about the nicest present I’ve ever been given, and I know it’s going to be a high point in my life.”
This year’s inductees are industry innovator Robert Bates, off-road champion Randy Hawkins, motorsports giants Bob and Geoff Fox, suspension pioneer Gilles Vaillancourt, off-highway rights activist Mona Ehnes, longtime motorcycle safety proponent David Hough, legendary race team manager Gary Mathers and successful dirt-track racer and tuner Chuck Palmgren.
Tickets can be purchased for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, as well as the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Box Office on the day of the event. Ticket purchase includes dinner each night, and costs $59 (plus a service charge) per person per single event, or $99 (plus a service charge) per person for both events. Admission to the Hall of Fame autograph session and the Concours d’Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox, bike show is free. – C.S. Berg
A Bikernet Correspondent and member of the 5-Ball Racing team, Ray Wheeler, will be on hand to cover the event. He holds two AMA World Land Speed Records.
D&D DEALER DIRECT PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EXPAND–Here’s new dealers, who signed up this week. You can contact them for D&D performance exhaust products, or slip over to the D&D web site for a complete list of dealers.
1) Frontier H-D 205 NW 40th St Lincoln, NE 68528 402-466-9100
2) Jacks Motorcycle Works 10053 Lovejoy Bryon, MI 48418 810-266-6776
3) Trikes Trailers & Acc 1405 S Council Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73128 405-495-7822
4) Maverick Motorsports 3320 E Lincolnway Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-638-8307
–Jennifer Millican
D & D Performance Ent
And as always RIDE SAFE & LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES
817-834-8961
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BIKER?S CHOICE CHOPPED HANDLEBAR CONTROL KITS– Biker?s Choice offers a wide variety of handlebar control kits. This one is priced at just $259.95.
These chrome plated custom styled handlebar control kits are designed after the ’96 and up Big Twin models. Each kit contains a front brake master cylinder, clutch lever and perch, left and right switch housing and all the required hardware to install on your bike. The switch housings accept OEM and aftermarket switches.
These come in two different sizes, 9/16? Bore master cylinder for single disc models (BC # 48-9838) and 11/16? Bore master cylinder for dual disc models (BC #48-9839).
For more information visit www.Bikerschoice.com Ride Happy!!
Carmen
Biker?s Choice
Nellis Dunes National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Act–It seems as though we seldom have good news to tell you, but the Nellis Dunes National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Act of 2009, H.R. 765, has the potential of becoming very good news for OHV enthusiasts living in the Las Vegas area. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Dean Heller of Nevada, would create an OHV recreation area of more than 10,000 acres by using lands owned by Clark County and the Bureau of Land Management. The legislation would authorize the conveyance of approximately 1,200 acres of BLM land to Clark County so the County can develop an active off-highway vehicle recreation park. An additional 9,000 acres would be designated as an off-highway vehicle recreation area to be managed by BLM.
The House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands recently held a hearing on H. R. 765. Further action on the part of the full Committee is required before this legislation can move forward. A portion of BLM land would also be transferred to the Nellis Air Force Base, so the legislation must also be reviewed by the House Armed Services Committee before it can be sent to the full House. We will keep a close eye on this bill as it moves forward in the House of Representatives and hopefully in the Senate. In the meantime, OHV enthusiasts will have to wait for final action. It’s sort of like Christmas for a child; waiting only makes Christmas morning all that more exciting.
Thanks to all the ARRA members who weighed in on this important legislation in response to ARRA’s alert. We appreciate your involvement.
Looming Deficits
Now that you have read the potentially good news about Nellis Dunes, let me provide you with some very sobering news. The federal budget deficit tripled in size in one year. At the end of fiscal year 2008, the deficit stood at $459 billion. At the close of fiscal year 2009, it was $1.42 trillion. The simple explanation for this increase is that tax revenue plummeted due to the recession, while government spending increased in an effort to get the economy back on track. Fortunately for us, interest rates are at an all time low, so servicing this massive debt isn’t all that burdensome, but future prospects are less than favorable especially if interest rates eventually rise.
To put this in very stark terms, the current budget deficit is 10 percent of the overall national economy, the highest it has been since World War II. Even more troublesome, the Obama Administration is now projecting $9 trillion in additional debt by the end of the decade unless steps are taken to get things under control. Potential remedies include tax increases or drastic cuts in government spending.
–Larry E. Smith
Executive Director
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access
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WE HAVE LOTS GOING ON AT SOUTH SIDE KUSTOMS FOR CHRISTMAS TIME — OUR TOY DRIVE FOR TOYS for TOTS – BRING IN A BRAND NEW UNWRAPPED TOY FOR TOYS FOR TOTS RECEIVE 10% OFF ANY INSTORE ITEMS or ORDERED ITEMS!
Our 4th Annual Christmas Party is December 12th 2009 at Recckio’s 2426 South Park Ave Buffalo, NY 14220 – Paul “VON” Strauss – Madd Grafix Tattoo and Biker Brand Apparel (our special guest vendors) Jagermeister – Blue Rocket Trio – Drink Specials and Bowling Specials – 50/50 and a Chinese Auction! – http://www.south-side-kustoms.com/EVENTS.html
South Side Kustoms is in the January 2010 issue of Easyriders Magazine – get your copy here – http://www.easyriders.com/
Stripper Juice Now Available for Online Purchase and In store – http://www.south-side-kustoms.com/HouseholdShopItems.html
Gift Certificates – http://www.south-side-kustoms.com/HelmetsApparelMagazines.htmlNew Biltwell Helmets – http://www.south-side-kustoms.com/BiltwellHelmets.html
South Side Kustoms is a great place to get your Christmas Shopping done at – http://www.south-side-kustoms.com
Most important to us is The Buffalo Dream Center – They Need Food and Toy donations for their Boxes of Love campaign – as always SSK will be doing our part to support them – if you can Please Help by donating some food or a Toy or your time to help feed the Homeless or deliver food or wrap all the presents they need to get done – see their website for more info! – http://www.buffalodreamcenter.org/
You can also help support the Buffalo Dream Center by purchasing one or a few tickets for the charity raffle bike-drawn July 31st 2010 – http://www.south-side-kustoms.com/EVENTS.html
Watch for our Yearly Christmas Letter – Everyone Have a Blessed and safe Christmas Season.
–Jason – SSK
South Side Kustoms
596 Michigan Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14203
1-716-823-6279
1-800-675-3191
www.south-side-kustoms.com
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Tonight On CBS–Ain’t no bikes here, but plenty of sexy babes: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will air on CBS tonight Tuesday, December 1, at 10/9 central. Supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes, Marisa Miller and a bevy of other Victoria’s Secret Angels star in this holiday infused lingerie runway show, which also includes musical performances by the Black Eyed Peas, red carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the world’s most celebrated fashion show.
The runway show will also feature the $3 Million Harlequin Fantasy Bra designed by renowned Italian jeweler Damiani and worn by Supermodel Marisa Miller.
– – C.S. Berg
Help your Santa cruise through the holiday season with these gift ideas from Zipper’s Performance Products– Forward (or print) this email and give it to the gift-giver in your family. It will help them get what you really want for the Holidays – a better running motorcycle. Don’t forget to include your motorcycle information and part numbers.
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PPG REPAINT REPORTER CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF PUBLISHING–STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ? December 1, 2009 ? The PPG Repaint Reporter is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, making it one of the automotive refinish industry?s longest-running publications. The magazine is circulated to PPG Automotive Refinish distributors and users throughout North America.
The Repaint Reporter was first published in 1936, debuting at a time when the introduction of the spray gun and alkyd enamels contributed to significant advancements in paint application and drying times and automobile color and gloss surfaced as critical product differentiators. As the repair of auto finishes took on greater importance and the need for technical information grew, the Repaint Reporter stepped in to fill the need.
From its simple beginnings, the Repaint Reporter has evolved through the years expanding its content and coverage to include all aspects of refinish repair as well as the custom color and commercial coatings segments of the industry.
?In many ways, the changing nature of the Repaint Reporter has mirrored the ever-changing nature of our industry,? said Cristina Fronzaglia, PPG Automotive Refinish communications manager and Repaint Reporter executive editor. ?Yet, its guiding mission ? to ensure the distributors and users of PPG products are well-informed and up-to-date ? has never changed. Rest assured, as the automotive refinish industry advances and PPG provides new, innovative products and services, the Repaint Reporter will continue to play its key role and keep our customers informed.?
For more information about the PPG Repaint Reporter, call 800/647-6050 or visit the PPG Automotive Refinish website at www.ppgrefinish.com to view issues.
Green Speed Motorcycle: new concept motorcycle Pneumatics– Assuming that the compressed air will replace gasoline engines in the future, a young industrial designer Australian of Chinese origin, Edwin Conan, has devised a motorcycle air … based on a Suzuki GP100 70s!
While the era of “post-oil” is generally discussed in terms of electric vehicles, compressed air engine, less publicized, has still many supporters who are developing projects in principle very attractive .. .
Thus, in the line of work over the past fifteen years by Zero Pollution Motors (Motor Development International) French Guy Negro – our most loyal readers remember the compressed air engine developed by his former Air QED structure solution (see Moto-Net.Com 1 July 1999: the charm of the air engine) – The young Australian student design Edwin Conan works on a motorcycle compressed air that could “overcome two major obstacles usually associated with this type of engine: insufficient autonomy or speed too low”.
BIKERNET APPROVED TATTOO OF THE WEEK–Who’s that baby? Where did he get that hat? Are all Russians born with hats like that? Bikernet research continues.
Your Action is Needed to Fight the CPSIASupport Congressional Action to Adopt Language to Prohibit Use of Funds to Implement or Enforce the CPSIA,Take Action!Contact your Senators and Representative Today!– On July 7, Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) attached an amendment to the House fiscal year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill which prohibits the use of funds by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for the implementation and/or enforcement of section 101(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) as it relates to youth-model off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). To see Rehberg’s press release on his amendment, please click here.
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) applauds the Rehberg amendment, and submitted a letter of support that was placed in the Committee Report on June 23. To see the AMA’s letter of support, please click here.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill – with the Rehberg amendment – on July 16 with a vote of 219 to 208.
However, the U.S. Senate’s fiscal year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill does not include the Rehberg language, and it has not been considered on the Senate floor. The Senate may not consider the Financial Services Appropriations bill individually, but may soon instead consider a larger all-encompassing bill called an Omnibus Appropriations bill.
Therefore, the AMA needs your help to let your lawmakers know how you feel about the lead-content ban and it’s impact on the sale of youth-model off-highway vehicles. Riders should contact their Senators and Representatives and let them know how the CPSIA has created a severe and unwarranted disruption to families who recreate together responsibly, and a deleterious effect on youth amateur racing. Urge your Senators and Representative to support the inclusion of the Rehberg language, already in the House Financial Services Appropriations bill, in the final version of the fiscal year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill or the Omnibus Appropriations bill.
The quickest way to reach your Senators and Representative is to call them. You can find contact information for your elected officials by entering your zip code on AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issues & Legislation. Additionally, a prewritten e-mail is available for you to immediately send to your lawmakers by following the “Take Action” option and entering your information.
–AmericanMotorcyclist.com
Rapid Response Center
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VINTAGE BIKE DEAL OF THE WEEK–Here is a 45 bobber deal of the week, $8500.00. It has an ELC frontend. That is an inline 2-over stock, like the XA, but with a one inch stem. They used them on the Canadian military Knuckles.
The bike has milled heads, Mikuni carb, runs and starts great. Owned by Terry Nails, bassist for many famous players. The frontend is unaltered. An eighteen on the rear and twentyone on the front.
–Fatbob
WILDEST CHOPPER OF THE WEEK– This is my buddy’s 1948 500cc single Norton. Kewl Chopper huh?? It’s his latest restoration project. The bike will go back to stock. Already has the correct frame an a extra engine for parts.
–Pablo
BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO-ART EXHIBIT– So Whiplash is still shooting bikes and events, but he’s also now selling bikes at Adamec Harley Davidson/Baymeadows location/Jacksonville Florida. Stop by to say hi when you are passing through.
–Whiplash Biker Photog
aka Bob Sofford
http://whiplashbikerphotog.blogspot.com/
THE NEWS OF NEWS–Another whacky day in paradise. What a riot life is, and I have high hopes for 2010. We’re going back to Bonneville. We are rebuilding Bikernet from a tech standpoint. We’re not going to change the way we deliver content. Except for the blog, you won’t see content surrounded by ads.
But you’ll see some damn exciting action on Bikernet in 2010. And I swear, in the next couple of days I’ll launch my final 5-Ball Racing tech. It’s written and the shots are cropped. I just need to code the photos and edit the crappy copy.
I’m excited to move onto the Bonne Belle. It will be damn exciting building adventure. I will also make some mods to the sleek Assalt Weapan. Rumor has it new rules will apply to Bonneville next year. You’ll see the changes as we roll into the new year. So keep the faith, and buy American for Xmas, or Canadian, or Australian.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
