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BIKERNET READER HUNTS FOR KEYLESS IGNITION LINK–I’ve been trying to find the link with my KIL system added to your news page. I don’t want to come off looking internet impaired but I just can’t seem to locate it. Could you hook me up with the link? Thanks…
Oh by the way here is a couple of pic’s of my latest project. It will ready for the Donnie Smith Show in March. I have three 2nd place trophy’s from that show and I’m hoping this will be my first 1st place bike.
I’ve seen your bikes through out the years, The Dice Bike, and the orange Easyrider Chopper (My favorite) so any input would be great.
— Art
partie@charter.net
Here the info on the key-less ignigtion again.
THE KIL KEYLESS IGNITION SWITCH. CONTAIN A SPECIAL CODE THAT ONLY YOU KNOW, THROW THE KEY AND THE UGLY SWITCH HOUSING AWAY, AND GET A NEW MOTOR MOUNT TO BOOT– Keep your bike safe and secure without the need of keys with the keyless KIL switch. This innovative new locking system uses a push button code with ultra secure 4-digit pin code that does away with the keys. It is a clean and simple install that takes about an hour for the dash units, or motor mount/coil bracket mount style set up. Clean and shouts true CUSTOM.
We also offer builders kits that can be installed most anywhere you like. Excellent for bike builders. All units come with a code card for safe keeping, there is also a serial number on the back of the unit in case you forget or misplace your code, we keep it on file for you, and you can retrieve it by phone or e-mail. Switches are military grade and rated at over 1 million plus pushes. They are heat and weather proof, resistant to dirt and dust. Comes with full instruction manual and wiring diagram. E-mail and telephone support. Patent pending
Phone ? 612-251-6366
email: info@TheKIL.com
MOTOR MOUNT AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY
P/N KIL4MMP POLISHED BILLET ALUM. FEATURES SIDE MOUNT SWITCH AND MOTOR MOUNT IN ONE UNIT LISTING RETAIL $500 DAB $450
P/N KIL4MMC SAME AS KIL4MMP BUT CHROME RETAIL $600, DAB $500
P/N KIL4GBPC SAME AS ABOVE ONLY POWDER COATED GLOSS BLACK $500
P/N KIL4WBPC SAME AS ABOVE BUT BLACK WRINKLE POWDER COATED $500
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM HAWAII– What up Bandit? The crew at Kustomfab would like to wish you & Nyla and the family a Mele Kalikimaka.
Well it is the day after the show and the dust is starting to settle. Let me tell the weather looked pretty grim in the morning, but it cleared up to be a beautiful Hawaiian day. I am happy to say our hard work on Mel’s bike (that’s Roger’s partner in the shop) paid off.
We were able to bring home 1st place in the radical division And Best Of Show!
Here are just a couple of photos from the show. I will be roughing out a build article and if it is alright with you, I was going to ask Jim Russi to shoot the bike for Bikernet. Hope you enjoy and I will be talking to you soon…thanks Darren
It’s always my pleasure to work with Roger, Mel and Darren. You guys build some of the finest bikes on the planet. It’s an honor to feature them.–Bandit
BIKERNET STUDY FINDINGS ON JAILS AND PRISONS–WASHINGTON — A record 7 million people – or one in every 32 American adults – were behind bars, on probation or on parole by the end of last year, according to the Justice Department.
Of those, 2.2 million were in prison or jail, an increase of 2.7 percent over the previous year, according to a report released Wednesday.
More than 4.1 million people were on probation and 784,208 were on parole at the end of 2005. Prison releases are increasing, but admissions are increasing more.
Men still far outnumber women in prisons and jails, but the female population is growing faster. Over the past year, the female population in state or federal prison increased 2.6 percent while the number of male inmates rose 1.9 percent. By year’s end, 7 percent of all inmates were women. The gender figures do not include inmates in local jails.
SILENT BUT DEADLY!–Recently introduced by PRO-ONE, the SILENT BUT DEADLY exhaust system is in a class all its own. The unique design allows riders to go from Mild to Wild with the pull of a cable. That’s right, the 2-into-1 merged header is fit with a butterfly style insert that when open allows the exhaust to flow straight through and when closed redirects the gases through the baffle assembly. That means you can instantly and gradually increase or decrease the sound and back pressure!. And you can make the adjustment from the riders seat while stopped or on the go.
Other features of the SILENT BUT DEADLY exhaust include polished stainless steel construction, chrome steel heat shields, stainless cable and all necessary mounting hardware.
The Pro One SILENT BUT DEADLY exhaust fits 1984 through 2006 Softail models.For complete details contact PRO-ONE at 800-884-4173 or visit them on the Web at www.pro-one.com
BIKE TOUR DEVELOPER– Have you ever thought about shipping one of your bikes to the US and taking time out to ride the country? I mean really ride it, not the normal US tourist routes. Visit the drags, go to events like the Horse Smoke Out, ride through monument valley, etc.
People around me dropping like flies and I’d hate to check out and waste my accumulated annual leave. Just a dream at the moment, might never happen but I’m thinking about shipping a bike to the US and riding around the States. Alternatively buy or hire a bike over there. Anyone want to come for a ride? Are there any club members that might want to ride the US? No time or date yet. Just testing the water to see if there’s any interest.
Wouldn’t mind getting a small group together. If you know anyone who might be interested, can you give them my e mail address?
Bob Kotmel
kotmel@optusnet.com.au
BIKERNET TATTOOS OF THE WEEK– We are running a tattoo contest with Metric Thunder and Saddleman Seats. In the last batch of contestants we featured the flying frog tat, but there was more to the art than just the design: Hello, my name is Rod Scruggs the tattoo I am sending is not mine but my wife’s. I have been thinking of away to honor her, and I would love to have her tat on my bike. The reason I want to honor her is 3yrs ago I was diagnosed with kidney failure and as we started the process for a transplant she tested as a match, and on July 11th, three days before her Birthday, she gave me her kidney.
I think the winged frog would look great and also make a great conversation piece.
–Rod Scruggs
We may run them as a contestant again in the future–Bandit
THE FIRST DAVID MANN CENTERSPREAD–You’ve probably already got this pic, but just in case you don’t, I’ve scanned Dave’s first cent erfold painting, page 34 and 35, he did for Easyriders in October 71. I’ve never seen it on any of the web sites. I live Down Under at Alligator Creek in North Queensland.
Dave’s paintings were always inspirational and a source of motivation when it came to buildin’ my Knuckle and Pan.
— Bob Kotmel
CUSTOM CHROME PRESENTS THE REV TECH BELTDRIVE BY BDL– Morgan Hill, CA- Custom Chrome, an industry innovator since 1970, has taken yet another revolutionary step to advance its product portfolio, proprietary new parts pipeline and service to its customers. Teaming up with BDL, Custom Chrome introduces the all new RevTech 3″ Beltdrive.
“This belt drive is a must for anyone running a big inch motor. Made in the USA, the new 3″ belt drive utilizes BDL’s proven components. This new product nicely fits with our Rev Tech line that is known for its proven performance delivery and high quality,” explained Holger Mohr, President, Custom Chrome. BDL technology includes a patented ball bearing lock up clutch.
The 3″ Belt Drive kit offered by Custom Chrome through its dealer network, contains a newly designed motor plate cut from fully polished 6061-T6 billet aluminum, double row sealed main shaft bearing, polished aluminum pulley covers and side plate, competitor clutch with Kevlar frictions and updated ball bearing lock up pressure plate design, starter jack shaft and housing. Completing the kit is a standard pulley offset. Belt drive is applicable for wide tire applications by simply purchasing an additional pulley offset.
Custom Chrome Part # 642644
Fits 1990-2006 Softail?.
This and many, many other new products are in stock and ready to ship. See more new products at www.customchrome.com and at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati this coming February.
A GUY ON BIKERNET– WHO was that outstandingly handsome man at the top of the Home Page!Thank you, Boss for that one.We ladies love to see good looking men as much as you be liken the ladies!( Am I Right, girls?)
I must be out of the loop as to who he is, and YES! YES! YES! because there IS so much out there in the industry right now, who says its slowing down? Huh? huh?
I can’t even keep up anymore.Maybe I’m just getting old, or stoned. Still cutting through it here on the Treasure Coast.
Went to Turkey Rod Run in Daytona over T-Day. 3 square miles of awesome autos!So let him know that yes, that is one good looking man and tell me who he is.
Then I’m checkin’ out the bike.Now back to the news…
–Katmandu
Like “outstandingly” is a real word!
Yes Kat, Gard is a honey. But nothing compared to my Bandit.
Layla
ROYAL ENFIELD CHRISTMAS SALES–Just a quick note to keep youcurrent on weekend and Decembershipping specials we’re runningexclusively for our newslettercustomers!
For all on-line orders you place fromthe time this e-mail flies, until wewalk in the shop door on Mondaymorning, your shipping cost willbe either $5 or F*R*E*E!
That’s right! $5 or F*R*E*E!! Shipping fees have gotten so highthese days, we thought that a shipping price-slash would benefityou the greatest. Frankly, it’s our way to give back to you foryour support given during the year.
Details? If your merchandise order is under $200 or $200, thenyour shipping fee will be a mere $5! If your merchandise order isover $200 then your order will be shipped to you F*R*E*Eof charge! Just type “Newsletter” in the notes section.(Disregard shipping fees assessed on-line. We will modifythem when we process your orders as long as you have”Newsletter” typed in the notes section.)
Both offers apply only to online orders received from theContinental USA. (Don’t despair International Customers! Youhave a shipping deal in the works too! But first…)
**The “Over-$200 – F*r*e*e-Shipping” Offer is one we’re willingto extend throughout the holidays until Midnight of January 1, 2007.
**For our International and “Extra-continental” USA customers,we’re willing to cut your shipping costs by 50%! You know howexpensive shipping is, so you know what a deal that is!
Lest you wonder, these shipping offers apply only to items thatcan be transported by regular parcel post, not heavy or large itemsthat need to be freighted (such as engines, motorcycles or sidecars!).
www.royalenfieldusa.com. Have fun!
–Kevin Mahoney
and the staff at Classic Motorworks
RIP’S BAD RIDE COMING–Not sure if you got the picture and draft I sent a few days ago but I wanted to add that we’ll be displaying the RIP’s B.A.D. Ride logo on the Bonneville bagger. We’re hoping to bring more exposure to both of the events they’re doing every year to support the ADA.
–California Customs
bikes@calcustom.com>
DUANE BALLARD PROJECT–Here is one the builder Ken Kuhnke, www.cyclexchange.net, sent me. He built the motor for me. He was a world record triumph drag racer in the seventies. He is also a genius when it comes to Honda’s and Harleys. I could get other pictures when it arrives. It left his shop yesterday in WI for it’s journey to me.
Marc Rowe, www.rowemachine.com , called me this morning to let me know he had finished the neck transplant onto my old C&G frame. He made an hourglass neck for it that will take H-D style front ends. That will make my front end set-up much easier than the old Honda style neck.
That is a 1976 Honda CB750 that is now 836cc. It’s going in an old C&G frame with an NOS Ness prism tank, hallcraft satellite wheels, and a durfee girder. Here are some pics when I first started. Everything is out now having work done. The wheels are being machined for new bearings that will take 3/4″ axles.
— Duane
Duane Ballard Custom Leather
603-781-7505
36 Goen Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
http://www.dbcustomleather.com
S&S? CUSTOM GUITAR AUCTION STARTS TODAY!– LA CROSSE, WI (November 30, 2006) S&S Cycle announces the start of an online auction to benefit the S&S Scholarship Fund. This auction for the S&S custom guitar officially starts today.
Visit the S&S Cycle web site to read the details of this one-of-a-kind custom guitar or view the auction page directly and place your winning bid.
This is something new for S&S – with a variety of talented individuals on staff, like Chuck Avila, Maintenance Supervisor, there are many who go the extra mile to promote the Proven Performance? S&S brand. This guitar was built by Chuck who has nearly 40 years of experience building, servicing, and repairing guitars and other stringed instruments.
“Working at S&S is what inspired me to build the guitar,” said Avila. “I knew that we provided scholarships to deserving students and I wanted to help provide additional funding the best way I knew how.”
This guitar has been on display with the S&S rig this season at stops including Daytona, Myrtle Beach, Laughlin, Laconia, Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, Sturgis, and currently at Big Twin West in Las Vegas. At every venue S&S had this guitar signed by bike building celebrities from around the world. This is sure to be a great collector’s item as well as a fine playing guitar for the lucky winner.
The proceeds of this auction will go to the S&S Scholarship Fund-a program where S&S can give the future leaders of our country a head start on their education. NEW TALL WINDSCREEN FOR BUELL ULYSSES–MILWAUKEE (November 27, 2006) – The new Ulysses Tall Windscreen (P/N 58214-06YB, $99.95) from Buell Accessories is four inches taller than the standard XB12X windscreen to provide more rider coverage and weather protection. Thermal-formed of 4.5mm clear polycarbonate, the windscreen also has a hard-coated surface to resist scratching. The clear windscreen is mounted over an opaque flyscreen, and a gap between the windscreen and the flyscreen is designed to direct a limited amount of air into the rider cockpit area, effectively reducing turbulence for a more comfortable ride. Easy to install and a direct replacement for the standard windscreen, the Ulysses Tall Windscreen fits 2006-later XB12X models. For additional information on Buell Accessories, see your local Buell dealer or visit the Buell website at www.buell.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada. AVON TIRE INFO OF THE WEEK–Suspension isn’t just about keeping your pants up!If you have a good suspension system it will work with the tires to give you a comfortable ride with a good responsive feel from straight up to full lean. What many customers don’t realize is that a lot of systems get “sacked out” (read worn out) in a year or two. When that happens the suspension can’t do its job so the tires end up taking a pounding every time you go over a bump in the road. This can cause cracks in the grooves and also wear out a tire prematurely. So do your tires a favor. Ask your dealer to check your suspension system and if it needs replacing do so with a good brand name suspension system. Help your tires feel supported! Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.) STURGIS GLENCOE EARLYBIRD SPECIAL–You?ve heard of Early Bird Specials. They usually meana few bucks off something you really don?t want. Butat Glencoe, when they come up with an Early BirdSpecial, it?s really special!Here it is: Make your reservations before February 15,2007 and the cost per person is only $200.Your reservation will include general camping atGlencoe CampResort from July 30 through August 12 andfree admission to all the great concerts at Rockn? TheRally. The cost per person will go back to $300 on February15. You can also reserve an RV site at the same time (thecost will be the same as last year: $450 for a 30 ampsite and $500 for a 50 amp site).Of course you have to pay when you make yourreservation. And if you cancel before June 30, youwill receive an 80% refund. (No refunds after July 1.)You saw last year?s lineup for Rockin? The Rally(Nickelback, Tom Petty, Big & Rich, Keith Urban, JoeCocker, the Black Crowes, Gin Blossom, etc.) and thisyear promises to have fantastic headlining bandsagain. Operators are standing by just have your VISA,Mastercard or Discover Card ready and call800/272-4712, or make your reservation on the websiteat www.glencoereservations.com.Glencoe CampResort, Sturgis Bike Week 2007, $200 You?ll never see another Early Bird Special this greatever again. Voting for Rockin? The Rally bands:The response was really great when we asked ournewsletter subscribers to tell us their favorite bandsso we put an email ballot on the internet? atwww.sturgisbikeweek.com. We will have a monthlydrawing from all ballots ? winner will get a free wristband. –J. Ken Conte JACK ON THE ROCKS PLEASE–I?m ready. The news is beginning to kick my ass. I received 70 news-related e-mails after I finished laying out the news today. Here?s the Code of the West. I need press before 10:00 a.m. on Thursday or it will be held for the Sunday Post. Same deal on Sunday. If you don?t lay it in my hot calloused hand before 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, it will be held for the Thursday news. Hey, I?ve got to finish the Post and haul ass to church. For me Church is a small Mexican Seafood Restaurant called Shamrocks. It?s owned by Tommy Amofatano. There you have it. Nothing makes any fuckin? sense, but it?s cool. I rode over there today on the King, with my Son, Frank, who runs Classic Tattoo in Fullerton. He rides a blacked out Dyna Twin Cam, and he showed up with young Bill and Heather. Bill is headed to the MMI in Phoenix and Heather plans to intern at a Tattoo Parlor in Pirone, Nevada. Two years from now they plan to get married. Are they kidding? I would be married, divorced, live with three girls and engaged again in that time. Wait two years, dating long distance, no fuckin? way. On the otherhand, if they can pull it off, I have a lot of respect for them. That?s enough of that bullshit. We?ve got bikes to fix, build and repair. I?ve got chapters to write, features to publish and girls to ? Watch for reports, techs and new features. Where?s that drink? Ride Forever, –Bandit
Sales Manager, North America
Hoppe & Assoc. (Avon Tyres)
800 624-7470 toll free
www.avonmotorcycle.com
