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D&D PERFORMANCE TIP OF THE WEEK–2009 D&D Slip-ons + Zipper’s HiFlow Air Cleaner = Up To 9HP – The performance kit from D&D Performance Enterprises is designed exclusively for the 2009 Harley-Davidson touring models. It includes mufflers, all necessary hardware, inlet heat shields, Zipper?s Hi-Flow Air Cleaner. This system straighten out the stock pipe that comes slanted-in from the factory and produces as much as 9 HP for improved performance and fuel economy across the RPM range.
Exhaust sound quality is improved while still maintaining a civil tone. Available in Midnight Black or Chrome, Back or Slant cut. More details on the BOSS kit at D&D Performance Enterprises.
–Jeff Najar
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OECD Workshop In Europe on Motorcycle Safety: Integration by default seen as fundamental–The objectives of the OECD/ITF (International Transport Forum) Workshop in Lillehammer, Norway, on 10-11 June 2008, were to identify the real problems of motorcyclist safety, discuss practical solutions to these problems, and propose a set of measures to improve safety.
?Motorcycles must be fully integrated into the transport system and transport policies? was one of the main messages expressed by nearly 100 experts from 21 countries, representing the main stakeholders involved in motorcycle safety.
During the workshop, participants identified a top 20 list of measures to be implemented in the short term to make motorcycling safer. Among the practical measures identified:
? The overarching principle was the need to support continuing dialogue and co-operation between the various actors involved in motorcycle safety (including policy makers, researchers, manufacturers, and motorcyclists themselves).
?Including motorcycles more fully in transport policy and infrastructure policy/management, in order to develop an integrated approach, was seen as fundamental.
? Motorcycle crash counter-measures need to be developed on evidence-based research focusing on car driver and motorcycle rider behaviour. Evaluating the success or failure of the measures introduced is a key aspect for developing effective safety programmes.
? Better training is a key to improve motorcycle safety. We need to develop an efficient progressive approach to motorcycle training, which builds on existing standards, and focuses on risk awareness and risk avoidance as well as an understanding of the limits of rider/motorcycle capacities.
? A component on awareness and acceptance of motorcyclists should be included in the general training for all drivers.
? Collaborating with motorcyclists to develop and implement programmes on safety issues that affect motorcycling communities is essential.
This workshop was an important step towards ensuring an open dialogue between the various stakeholders. Since then, interesting initiatives have emerged in several participating countries such as Sweden and Finland, where motorcycle dedicated strategies are being developed in collaboration with FEMA members.
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BIKERNET PHOTO-ART EXHIBIT OF THE WEEK–She would not shut up and couldn’t make the decision that would forever effect our lives. I could not help her anymore than I had already had, so I rode on. Sometime the answers are right in front of us and we can’t even see it though all of the bullshit.
Ride on,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
soffordphotos@comcast.net
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MAD BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT MISSES DEADLINES–Jon Towle owes us articles on a 1978 Sportster rebuild, 2009 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, 2009 Harley-Davidson Street Bob, and yesterday he picked up the all new Big Dog Wolf ! He’ll owe us that one also.
Goddamnit Towle, get your ass off the bikes and start writing, or I’m going to kick your ass! Bandit-
“Bite me,” Jon Towle said, “I’m going for a ride.”
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MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET GROUP ACQUIRES DRAGONFIRE RACING– DRAGONFIRE Racing is the latest company to be added to the roster of businesses under the ownership of Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG).
The addition of DragonFire to MAG’s group of companies, which includes Renthal, Vance & Hines, Kuryakyn, Mustang Motorcycle Products, Performance Machine, Forge-Tec, Progressive Suspension, MAG Europe and J&P Cycles, marks a move into a new market; DragonFire is a specialist ATV and UTV parts and accessory vendor.
“I am looking forward to working with the design, engineering, manufacturing and financial resources that MAG brings to our business,” said Todd Romano, President of DragonFire Racing. “Our growth and success have come from the ability to consistently bring exciting new products to market. Our OE partnerships, direct to dealer and distribution channels will see growth from our current product offering, as well as expansion to ‘Street’, ‘Mud’, ‘Hunt’ and introduction of the DragonFire SXS.”
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DR. BARBARA ATWOOD COLLECTION OF VINTAGE AUTOMOBILES TO BE OFFERED AT RM?S ARIZONA BILTMORE AUCTION EVENT–RM Auctions is delighted to announce a selection of automobiles from the private Dr. Barbara Atwood Collection will join their ?Automobiles of Arizona? auction event, January 16th, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.
PHOENIX, Arizona (December 4 , 2008) ? Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions is honored to have been chosen to present the distinguished Dr. Barbara Mae Atwood Collection at their upcoming Automobiles of Arizona auction event, January 16th, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The result of a lifetime of judicious collecting by the late Dr. Atwood, the esteemed Atwood Collection features a magnificent selection of pre-war American cars, each representing the epitome of motoring luxury for their respective marques.
?Throughout her lifetime, Dr. Atwood shared two passions ? caring for animals and collecting automobiles. In the latter, she is renowned as the premier female collector of her time,? said Mike Fairbairn, Executive Vice President and co-founder of RM Auctions.
?We are delighted to have been entrusted by the Atwood Family with the task of selling this magnificent collection and look forward to sharing Dr. Atwood?s remarkable legacy with other passionate collectors. Magnificently presented, each example on offer represents a singular opportunity to acquire one of the finest automobiles from one of the hobby?s most discerning advocates,? he added.
Dr. Atwood received an early introduction to the automotive world through her father?s interest and personal involvement in the motor industry ? an inventive man, he devised the adjustable door bumper to solve the problem of rattling doors. A young Barbara Atwood would often accompany her father on visits to clients and it was pleasant memories of these trips, coupled with her fondness for her 1941 Chrysler Windsor convertible ? a prized possession given to her by her parents ? that led her to the world of classic cars in the 1970s. With an exceptional eye for the beautiful lines and form that is inherent in the greatest automobiles, Dr. Atwood went on to collect an impressive and diverse collection of vintage motor cars.
Following her passing earlier this year, twenty-four of Dr. Atwood?s most treasured vehicles will cross the auction block at RM?s Automobiles of Arizona event in January. Highlights of the offering include a majestic 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood, the only known Duesenberg to have had Fleetwood coachwork installed from new; a one-off 1929 Graham-Paige Supercharged Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton, built for the 1929 New York Auto Show and specially commissioned by Joseph Graham?s daughters; a handsome 1937 Lincoln Convertible Victoria by Brunn, ordered and specially customized for Boston socialite and tennis star Eleanora Sears; and an elegant 1933 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan, among the last of the Marmons and Mrs. Marmon?s personal car.
Also set to cross the block as part of the collection are: an ultra-rare and unusual 1913 Herreshoff Runabout; a highly desirable 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster; a unique 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Boat-tailed Sport Roadster; and an award-winning 1932 Stutz DV-32 Super Bearcat by Weymann, once owned by renowned collector D. Cameron Peck, and regarded as the final and fastest iteration of the famous Bearcat.
The selection of cars from the Atwood Collection will be joined by 100 other exceptional vintage automobiles to complete RM?s Arizona line-up.
RM?s Automobiles of Arizona auction event will be held at the luxurious Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, 24th Street & Missouri, Phoenix, Arizona on January 16th, 2009. An auction preview will be held January 15th from 9am to 5pm followed by the auction from 11am on January 16th. Admission to the auction is by catalog only, which admits both the catalog holder and a guest. The full-color collectable catalog is available for $100 U.S. (plus shipping), by calling (800)-211-4371 or visiting www.rmauctions.com
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S&S HOLIDAY BARGAINS–The S&S Toolbox is marked down from $649.95 to $495.00 for this special sale.
To ensure you have the best holiday possible, we are going to offer free shipping within the continental United States on everything ordered between now and 1/2/2009. No matter what you buy, it will end up at your front door for free, including the S&S toolbox. Speaking of the toolbox, it is marked down from $649.95 to $499.95 for this special shopping event. If you have been thinking about giving yourself a treat?a Christmas present to yourself perhaps?this is the time to do it.
So, punch up www.sscycle.com/shop and get all the Christmas gifts you need for everyone on your list. The crowds are light, the parking is wide open and the deals are perfect for your budget.
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LONG BEACH SHOW–BIKE UNVEILS AND EXCLUSIVE PREVIEWS! —What’s New for BMW?The Long Beach show will mark the official North American debuts of the new K 1300 S and K 1300 GT ; the new S 1000 RR motorsports bike which will compete in next year’s World Superbike Championship; and a first-ever BMW Concept Bike, where you can pick your favorite design and submit your specs here . Streetfighter Debut and Neiman Marcus DucatiHypermotard
Just in time for Christmas, this Ducati Hypermotard, featured on the cover of the Neiman Marcus Fall Men’s Book, will dazzle attendees. Handmade in Italy, each of these rare bikes carries an individually numbered plaque to signify exclusivity. Long Beach will also mark the U.S. debut of the new Ducati Streetfighter.
Recently unveiled in Milan and voted best looking! Harley-Davidson to Sell XR1200 in U.S. with Unveil Set for Long BeachHarley-Davidson has undertaken a soft launch of the much ballyhooed XR1200 for the U.S. market which will initially be limited to a first run of 750 bikes. Up until now, the dirt-track inspired bike has only been available in Europe, the Middle East and some African regions.
Now you can be the first in the states to see it at a show near you!
World Debut of the Vectrix Vx-1 Electric Scooter: Long Beach is the only place to see the world debut of the all-new Vectrix Vx-1, an eco-friendly, high-powered electric scooter that reaches top speeds of 62 mph. This zero emission vehicle (ZEV) accelerates from zero to 50 mph in 6.8 seconds and travels 30 to 55 miles of a single charge, at one cent per mile.
At the 28th annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota you’ll see all the new 2009 models from over a dozen manufacturers, but what you’ll also see are bikes that were new before the Bicentennial, the Apollo moon landing, and even a few that were the newest craze before World War II!
Do you have a vintage motorcycle you’d like to put in the show? Click here to find out how.
Riders, Don’t Miss Your Chance to Demo Ride on Both Coasts!Licensed motorcyclists who bring their own riding gear (including a helmet) can test drive the hottest new street bikes from several manufacturers on Saturday and Sunday, during daylight hours at the upcoming December 5-7, 2008 Long Beach International Motorcycle Show. Demo rides will also be available at the San Mateo, CA and Greenville, SC shows.
Click on the banner above the story for all the info and show ticket deals.
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THURSDAY BIKE AND CAR NITE–Its official….BIKE & CAR NITE is now every Thursday at Pizza Point. Happy Hour is from 5pm to 8pm for those looking for a great low priced dinner. The address is 10800 NE 6 Avenue so it?s located in the northeast side of Miami-dade.
I hope to see you there.
–Joe Chao ______________________________________________________________ AFFORDABLE RACING LEATHERS NOW AVAILABLE–Our Bracket Racer Leathers are available in solid black, black, and black. These are brand new genuine leather racing suits that are fully certified to be used on race tracks but are also comfortable enough to be worn for street riding. All suits are two pieces, and all have a waist zipper that goes completely around the body to attach the pants to the jacket. Suits are made of top quality very thick 1.3-1.4mm drum dyed pre-curved racing leather. Stitching is reinforced for durability, knee/shoulder/elbow armor (all removable and replaceable) is already included with the suits. Suits have racing style collar, Velcro for knee pucks, and side ventilation perforations. They are NHRA and AMA Dragbike legal. I don’t think you will find a better value in race leathers! They are sized for pretty much height and weight proportionate people. The pants have no inseam measurement, but come in a pretty standard length for the waist size. If they don’t fit when you get them they can be returned for a different size without incurring any restock charge. Don’t forget your gloves. Motorcycle Performance Specialties
5350 ______________________________________________________________ BAKER DRIVE TRAIN SCHOOL EDUCATING OUR REPS– HASLETT, MI (December 1, 2008) BAKER Drivetrain announces the completion of J&P staff training. After a successful Biketoberfest training session at their Daytona location, Bert Baker and James Simonelli completed the final staff training at J&P?s headquarters in Anamosa Iowa. The 65 person group included sales and tech specialists, product specialists, catalog personnel, purchasing, quality control and marketing staff. BAKER has proven that the more technically savvy the sales staff is, the better the end user is satisfied. The training presentation included a brief BAKER company history, a discussion of the similar sales philosophy between the two companies, a full product line technical review, and a Q&A/new products wrap up. Rather than the typical ho hum PowerPoint presentation normally associated with product training, Bert and James kept things light, entertaining, and amusing in the typical BAKER fashion. The company?s new mission statement ?We just wanna make cool shit and have fun? was also introduced. ?I?m really pleased with the outcome of this training, remarked Bert. We used J&P as a pilot program and can already see a benefit in our sales. We intend to train as many of our distributor rep staff as possible and assemble the strongest sales force in the industry? ?I want to thank BAKER Drivetrain for their training classes in both Iowa and our Destination Daytona locations. J&P Cycle takes pride in offering the best customer support and technical service to our customers. Thanks to this on-site training, our staff is now up to date on the newest product offerings and technical aspects of the BAKER product line?, said John Parham, J&P Cycles? President.
Biscayne Park Motorcycle Riders
joe Chao 
McIntosh Point #132 – Sanford, Florida – 32773
Phone: (407)330-9727 – Fax: (407) 322-8632
Sales E-Mail: sales@mpsracing.com
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