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New Adapter Allows You to Use Any Aftermarket Bagger Muffler with 2010 Stock 2>1 System–Now 2010 Bike owners can pick the look and sound they want for their bikes! Introducing an adapter which fits between the stock head pipe collector and the muffler. The adapter allows the use of any bagger aftermarket muffler with standard 1 ?? inlet to be used with the 2 into 1 HD head pipe.
The kit includes the swedged pipe, heat shield and mounting hardware. Made of Heavy duty 16 gauge steel. Pipe is chrome and heat shield is polished and chromed. See a sound clip video. Bassani Part# 11119P Drag Part# 1802-0119 $49.95
NHTSA REACHED OUT TO THE COMMUNITY–The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the federal government?s lead agency when it come to safety policies and regulations; including speed limits, DUI laws, cell phone and texting bans, federal subsidies for speed traps and roadblocks, and vehicle equipment requirements. This agency was the last entity standing in support of the 55 MPH Speed Limit.
NHTSA is in the process of developing a five year strategic plan and it is asking for public comment on suggestions. You can be assured that every insurance company in the country, MADD, IIHS, Advocates for Highway Safety (more insurance company money), AAA (ditto), police organizations, ticket camera companies, and various ?we hate cars? activists will be letting NHTSA how YOUR money should be spent to YOUR disadvantage.
Here?s your chance to express your opinion on where this agency should be placing its priorities. For example, the official NMA response is going to include suggestions like this: Take the money being given to states to fund enforcement binges and instead give it to communities to synchronize their traffic lights. Instead of wasting money on speed enforcement, devote those funds to setting higher, more reasonable speed limits. And, rather than hand out money for ticket cameras use those same funds to systematically implement realistic yellow light intervals and correct other intersection engineering flaws.
These agencies always claim they are doing the public?s bidding. In NHTSA?s case that ?public? is more often the corporations and organizations that want to exploit and/or control motorists. Here?s your chance to tell NHTSA where and how you want your tax dollars spentTo have your say, simply click ?Submit Comment? on this page.
— By James Baxter, NMA President
LATEST NEW SERVICE FROM THE BIKERNET STAFF, INSURANCE QUOTES– The insurance pros at the Bikernet Insurance Center are totally focused on serving the motorcycle community. This is a company built by bikers, run by bikers, for bikers. If you own a motorcycle or have anything to do with motorcycles, you owe it to yourself to obtain insurance advice and pricing from this team of insurance professionals.
They can advise you on any and all types of insurance whether it be covering your collection of vintage motorcycles, collector cars, decked-out RV, customize choppers and bobbers, crotch rockets, travel trailers, special events, manufacturing businesses, homes and everything in between from big to small.
The Bikernet Insurance Center LLC is a full-service insurance agency. The company and its team of agents are headquartered in San Diego, California and licensed to serve clients in 11 states, Mexico and soon, Canada. The company is a proud ?Trusted Choice? agency and a member of both the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America and the Western Insurance Agents Association.
States Served:Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Contact the BossMan@Bikernet-Insurance.com for a listing of state license numbers and authorizations. CA License Number 0G67810.
Countries Served:Mexico through its relationship with MexiPass International Insurance Services LLC.Canada insurance services expected in second quarter of 2010.
Bikernet Insurance Services LLC is built to help you find the best insurance coverage at the best price. Nobody treats bikers better. As a Trusted Choice Agency, we are dedicated to you and are committed to treating you as a person, not a policy. We?ll take good care of yas. See contact information below.
Email: clientservice@bikernet-insurance.com
Toll Free: 888-467-8703
Direct: 858-566-8703
Fax: 858-693-8703
2009 A ROUGH YEAR ON ADVERTISING BUDGETS, BUT INTERNET GROWS–In another ad spending report, TNS Media Intelligence reported total measured advertising expenditures during the first nine months of 2009 fell by -14.7%, compared to the same period in 2008. In third quarter alone, ad spending declined by -15.3% versus last year. The television media sector overall was down by -12.1% during January-September 2009 compared to the same time period last year. Breaking down the category:
Network TV -11.5%
Cable TV -2.9%
Spot TV -27.5%
National Syndication -2.8%
Spanish-language TV -10.4%.
Overall magazine media was down -19.7%; newspaper media declined by -22.8%; radio media plummeted to -22.8%; and outdoor at -16.2%. The only bright spots on the report include internet (display ads only) at +7.0% and FSIs at +3.9%.
–Canyon Carver
BIKERNET WEEKLY ART EXHIBIT–Wish I had a lot full of these to sell ? but noooooo baggers and sportys and street glides instead?.. ohhhh boy.
–Whiplash Biker Photog
soffordphotos@comcast.net
FOUR SPEED N-1 SHIFT DRUM–Have you ever had problems finding your neutral? V-2 Obsession has solved this 40 year old problem of finding neutral on old 4speed transmissions. The replacement part will fit in your stock top cover or pawl carrier and will move the neutral position from between first and second gear to the bottom, giving you a shifting sequence of N-1-2-3-4 up.
You can either buy the 3 parts or a single part and install it in your cover or pawl carrier. You can also order a new chrome cover with the parts already fit in for you 1952 to 1979 Big Twin model. It?s just a matter of switching the 2 covers. A kit is available for Big Twin 1952 to 1979, 1979-1986 and for 1952 to 1990 Sportster. Prices vary from 219$ to 476$ depending on the model or option chosen.
Please note that these parts are not built in the country of the rising sun but in North America by bikers who are obsessed by V-Twin, hence our name… V-2 Obsession.
For more information, please visit www.v2obsession.com, write at v2obsession@gmail.com or call 1-450-933-3299.Patent pending
NEW EASY RIDER PREQUEL MOVIE HELD UP–Rumor has it that the new ER movie premiers have been held up for Daytona and Sturgis. There may be legal battles, but we will get to the bottom of it shortly.
CANADIAN JUSTICE FOR ALL RALLY–Thank you to all of the riders and concerned citizens that participated in the rally at the Surrey Provincial Courthouse on December 8th.
There will be another “Justice for All” Rally at the Surrey Provincial Courthouse
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010
Time: 9:00AM
Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=192282664239
Description: Due to our failing system, a young motorcyclist by the name of Orion Hutchinson has lost his life by a suspected drunk driver and the person responsible for this tragedy, RCMP officer Cpl Benjamin “Monty” Robinson is potentially getting away with it.
Lets show our support with this peaceful rally organized by a fellow motorcyclist. Surrey Provincial Court 14340 57th Avenue Surrey, BC. Please wear your motorcycle jacket to show unity.
YOUR VOICE COUNTS!
What can you do to take action and show your displeasure with the current system? Send a letter, email or fax to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Hon. Kash Heed and the Attorney General, Hon. Michael de Jong, who is also a rider, and call for changes to be made to our justice system.
The only way that things will change is if we let our voices be heard. Your voice counts!
MLA: Hon. Kash Heed
Vancouver-Fraserview
Minister of Public Safety and
Solicitor General
E-mail: kash.heed.mla@leg.bc.ca
Office:
Room 236
Parliament Buildings
Victoria BC V8V 1X4
Constituency Office:
3158 East 54th Avenue
Vancouver BC V5S 1Z1
Parliament Fax:
(250) 356-8270
Constiuency Fax:
(604) 775-2422
MLA: Hon. Michael de Jong
Abbotsford West
Attorney General
E-mail: mike.dejong.mla@leg.bc.ca
Office:
Room 232
Parliament Buildings
Victoria BC V8V 1X4
Constituency Office:
103 ? 32660 George Ferguson Way
Abbotsford BC V2T 4V6
Parliament Fax:
(250) 387-6411
Constituency Fax:
(604) 870-5444
VICTORY ROAD TEST COMING TO BIKERNET–from the mysterious Canyon Carver. A Bikernet moto-journalist in hiding in the Malibu Hills, the Canyon Carver promised to ride and report on the new Victory line-up.
Hot Leathers Gearing up for the Summer: Official Merchandiser of Laconia Motorcycle Week–MANCHESTER, CONN (November 16, 2009) – Hot Leathers has already begun warming up their engines in preparation for their 2010 rally schedule. Topping their long list of rally destinations is LACONIA, NH where the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories is proud to announce that they will be a presenting sponsor and official Merchandiser for the 2010 Laconia Motorcycle Week.
This year’s 87th Laconia Motorcycle Week, to be held June 12-20, is a high-octane, action-packed nine days of motorcycle revelry and the perfect opportunity for rally-goers to choose from a significant selection of Hot Leather’s premier merchandise including t-shirts, hats and other products for men, women and children. Hot Leathers will also design the official 2010 Laconia Motorcycle Week logo which will offer customers a significant selection of specialty-printed, quality Laconia Rally merchandise. Known for offering the best selection of motorcycle merchandise in stores, online and on the road, Hot Leathers is proud to showcase its quality products at the Lobster Pound and at several locations up and down Lakeside Avenue.
This summer’s rally will be Hot Leathers 25th year in attendance at Laconia Motorcycle Week, which has boasted nearly 400,000 visitors in previous years. Hot Leathers has become a staple at the yearly celebration and is proud to offer patrons the opportunity to purchase quality and price-conscious motorcycle apparel and accessories to commemorate this legendary event.
“We’re very excited to be back at Laconia this summer and to be the official merchandiser for the event,” explains Hot Leathers’ retailer operations manager, Andy George. “Laconia is always a fantastic time and we can’t wait!”
Hot Leathers has been serving the motorcycle community for over 25 years. The company’s growing wholesale and printing facilities have earned it a place as one of America’s top 50 volume screen printers. Hot Leathers is constantly on the road showcasing its merchandise at a number of rallies and events across the country. Keep an eye out this summer for the Hot Leathers logo. It’s a brand you can trust with prices you can easily afford.
Check out www.hotleathers.com to see their full 2010 rally schedule and to peruse their diverse and original merchandise.
–Sarah Wozniak
BIKER?S CHOICE STAINLESS STEEL OIL TANK– Biker?s Choice offers oil tanks for Softail and Sportster model motorcycles. The one featured here is for 1989 thru 1999 Softail.
Specifications are as follows:
1.5 MM 304 polished steel
3MM stainless steel battery support plate
Non-rusting 304 stainless steel cap with rubber bung and max/min dip stick
Side fill and fully paintable.
Price: $219.95
Part number: 49-2200 For more information on this product or any other product, visit www.bikerschoice.com or visit one of our many dealers.
Happy Riding!!
–Carmen
ZIPPER’S THUNDERMAX EFI WITH AUTO TUNE SYSTEM CAPABILITIES– Does Your EFI Bike Pop? Spit? Backfire? Start Hard? Run Hot? Deliver Poor Fuel Mileage and Performance? Would you like to have full control of your EFI system, freedom to make major or minor adjustments without a master?s degree in electronics and computers? Here is a simple solution?ThunderMax with AutoTune!
The ThunderMax is a completely new product that replaces the factory module, not an add-on box or signal modifier. The ThunderMax is purpose-built to deliver uncompromising performance but you don?t have to be a rocket scientist to install it, program it or make adjustments.
Just how easy is it?
Installation is a straightforward replacement of the factory module and oxygen sensors*. The ThunderMax SmartLink software contains hundreds of base maps that cover over 80% of popular factory and aftermarket combinations, dyno-developed by Zipper?s on real motorcycles.
Choosing a map is a quick and easy process thanks to SmartLink?s sorting filters; loading a map takes less than a minute. After that, you?re ready to start the motorcycle. Once running, let the bike warm up at idle to operating temperature while the Smartlink software automatically dials in idle and warm-up settings for that particular engine and you?re ready to ride!
During your ride, every time you ride, the ThunderMax AutoTune module analyzes the air/fuel ratio read by the wide-band oxygen sensors at warp speed after every cylinder fire and makes any necessary adjustments to the injector pulse width to achieve the desired air/fuel ratio while compensating for variations in injectors, fuel pressure, throttle body or exhaust flow. With every tank of fuel, at any temperature or elevation, your engines? tune is optimized by ThunderMax!
As simple as we?ve made it to install and use, don?t be fooled into thinking that this not one of the most sophisticated systems you can buy for your Harley. Using the supplied SmartLink software and communication cable, you can adjust or monitor virtually every parameter of the system.
Features Include:
* Adjustable Closed Loop AFR/RPM Targets
* Adjust Idle speed
* Adjustable Rev Limit
* Igniting Timing
* Automatic IAC Calibration
* Speedometer Calibration
* Decel Pop Control
* Read Diagnostic Codes
* Running Statistics / Logs
* Accel Pump Simulation
* Start Fuel Pulse
* Engine Temp Alarm
* Injector Size Compensation
* Live Engine Tuning
* Live Monitoring
* Live Recording
* Map Analysis Feature
* Digital Tech Compatible
* Nitrous*/ Boost Compatible (*excludes V-Rod model #309-366)
* Adjustable Warm-up Settings
* One-Button Tech Support
* Three Year Warranty
The ThunderMax makes sense in the long run as the system can grow and change as your engine does?just load a new map!
ThunderMax software, firmware and maps updates are free and accessible 24/7 with an Internet connection so you?re only a mouse-click away from the latest available data and product support. Dyno Tuners can access Advanced User SmartLink software that allows full custom mapping of virtually any engine combination. The ThunderMax is designed and manufactured right here in the USA and backed by a 3-year warranty!
* Requires addition of oxygen sensor bungs or an exhaust system with bungsLegal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway.
UNCLE MONKEY DONS SANTA HAT–It’s that time of season again when the stores are filled with shoppers, children are extra nice and your home is invaded by the very people you spent all year avoiding. Yes, the holiday season is upon us once again. Our hearts and minds turn to gift giving but in today?s fast paced consumers driving gimme-gimme-gimme-now society it is becoming more and more difficult to buy for the person who has everything. That is why I?ve constructed this simple list of sure fire, can?t go wrong list of gifts for the biker on your list.
Shop rags ? simple straight forward. We all need them, we all hate spending money on them but we are always in search of one to clean a part or wipe up some oil.
Magazine subscriptions ? even if someone is an avid subscriber to Easyrider, The Horse, Cycle Source, Playboy, etc, they will appreciate the extra issue each month to pin pictures up in their garage.
Tattoo gift certificate to their favourite artist with seat time booked over the holidays. Every biker could use more ink and waiting lists for good artists can be 6+ months to get in so book early.
Spiked dog collar. Man’s best friend could always use a new one. Doesn?t have a dog; he?ll probably proudly wear it himself.
Cleaning supplies ? Waxes, glazes and polishes and good clean micro fibre cloths. Even if he isn?t the make it sparkle and shine kind of person, they work great for cleaning bugs off.
Loctite ? The older the bike the more he will need, and continue to need.
Doo-rags ? always popular, always needed. Makes great fashion sense but also handy for cleaning up blood, repairing leaking intake gaskets, or tying up/gagging/blindfolding their favourite plaything. Don’t forget our famous Bikernet Bandanas.
Beer and/or hard liquors–
Old Biker Movies ? most have an extensive collection but all those vhs tapes are wearing out, DVD?s scratched sitting on the coffee table, powdery residue clinging to them.
Old motorcycle parts ? in fact the older, more obscure the better. Many a project has been started from a bare frame, a set of rusty cylinder heads, or gas tank. Once he tells you what it is for write it down and continue to buy parts for it for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmases.
In the end all we want is to share the holidays with our family and friends. From me and mine, to you and yours – Merry Christmas everyone.
–bad Uncle Monkey
BIKERNET PAINT JOB OF THE WEEK FROM CRAZYHORSE PAINTING–This week’s paint job belong to Kieth Coleman. Kieth is a Master Sergeant in the Army and describes himself as a Soldier, Blacksmith, and bike ridin fool. Kieth rides a 2003 Yamaha Roadstar called the Yammerhammer.
Keith wanted the paint reflect his philosophies. Together we worked and came up with a design that combined his thoughts, career and lifestyle.
It seems to have been a success as Kieth tells me, “You wouldn?t believe how often I get stuck out in a parking lot waiting for someone to finish reading before I can get on and pull away! Nearly all the bikers first question is ?Who did that awesome paint??
I’m just proud to be able to do this kind of paintwork for those who serve our country. So thank you Kieth.
–JoAnn
www.crazyhorsepainting.com
crazyhorseflameshop.blogspot.com/
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