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BAGGERWORKS TO REVEAL 2008 KIDS & CHROME BIKE “THE DAKOTA”AT V-TWIN EXPO IN CINCINNATI–RAPID CITY, S.D. – A quote from Kurt Koffka, one of the founders of Gestalt psychology, in his book, Principles of Gestalt Psychology, says, “The whole is more than the sum of its parts.” Koffka was simply making an assertion that relationships between the elements or components of a system contribute to the nature of that system in a way that is separate from any contributions made by the elements.
That’s kind of “heady” stuff, but there are a few folks in the motorcycle industry that would agree, wholeheartedly, with Koffka’s statement. Just ask Tom Binyon. Binyon is the owner of BaggerWorks Custom Touring Motorcycles in Wichita, Kansas, and the builder of a one-off custom bagger, “The Dakota”, that will be the featured auction item at the 2008 Kids & Chrome benefit dinner and auction, which will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in Spearfish, SD during the 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Binyon was introduced to Kids & Chrome during the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and was so impressed by the mission of Kids & Chrome, which is to enrich the outreach and programs provided by Children’s Home Society (the “Kids” in the foundation’s moniker) and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame (the “Chrome”), that he contacted the Kids & Chrome Foundation to offer to donate his services on the build for 2008.
Binyon, along with Ted Sands, Vice President Sales & Marketing for Performance Machine and long-time friend and supporter of Kids & Chrome, and Jim Burgess, co-owner of Black Hills Harley-Davidson and Board President of Kids & Chrome Foundation, went to work to enlist partners to supply parts and components for the build.
A generous industry quickly responded. The one-off custom bagger’s list of components reads like a corporate whose-who of the motorcycle world. BaggerWorks is contributing a custom built frame by Rolling Thunder Frames, a Matt Risley fuel tank, a custom Perse Performance front end, a special Baker 250 RSD (right side drive) transmission, and a detachable front fairing from Kevin Evans, as well as many other components. Black Hills Harley-Davidson is building and contributing a fuel-injected Harley-Davidson 110″ TwinCam “B” engine, as well as many other Harley-Davidson components to the build. Performance Machine is contributing the wheels, brake systems, hand controls, and many other components from its Contour line. The bike will also feature a Legend Air suspension, a Vance & Hines custom exhaust, a Corbin FLH Bagset and rear fender, a Danny Gray seat, as well as numerous parts and accessories from Arlen Ness, Drag Specialties, Headwinds, Metzeler and others.
And, while the above-described “sum” of parts is pretty impressive, the “whole” will blow you away, as industry folks will see when the 2008 Kids & Chrome bike, The Dakota, is revealed in the lobby of the Duke Energy Center on the opening day of the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati the first weekend in February.
“This bike will undoubtedly be the showpiece of the Kids & Chrome benefit auction”, Burgess said. “Tom’s just done a phenomenal job on this build. We believe this bagger will be the ‘crown jewel’ of the Kids & Chrome auction. It will make a huge contribution toward helping our kids at the Children’s Home Society, as well as our friends at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, and that’s what this is all about.”
Through its fundraising efforts, Kids & Chrome provides the Children’s Home Society with funding to support a home, school, and therapy for children, primarily ages 4 to 13, with emotional or behavioral problems. Most are victims of severe abuse and/or neglect. CHS also provides foster care, adoption services, and emergency shelter services for children who are victims of domestic violence. Additionally, Kids & Chrome provides funds to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, established in 2001, to underwrite new museum exhibits and further archiving efforts in order to continue its mission of preserving the great history of motorcycling and honoring the men and women who have advanced the sport and lifestyle.
For a sneak preview of the 2008 Kids & Chrome Bike “The Dakota” by BaggerWorks, or for more information on the 4th Kids & Chrome benefit dinner and auction held on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, during the 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the Spearfish Holiday Inn & Convention Center, Spearfish, SD, go to www.kidsandchrome.com. For sponsorship and auction donation information, contact Darla Crown at Children’s Home Society at darla.crown@chssd.org or phone 605/391-5555. For event or ticket information, contact Stacey Sharp, Kids & Chrome Event Coordinator, at Stacey@thesharpagency.com or phone 605/341-5226.
JASON SPILLERS RETURNS TO RC COMPONENTS– After being with J&P Cycles for a year, Jason Spillers has returned to RC Components where he has taken the role of VP Sales & Marketing. During his previous employment at RC Components, between 2002 and 2006, he was Director of Sales & Marketing, before moving to take on the position of Director of Operations (Florida) at J&P Cycles, Destination Daytona.
In his new role Jason will be joining Eric Morton (VP of Operations) and Rick Ball, RC founder, to make up the senior leadership team. Jason’s new role will include full responsibility for the Sales, Dealer Development, Marketing, Web Development, New Product Development and R&D teams.
Speaking about his return to RC Components Jason says: “It was really tough to leave J & P Cycles, but RC Components is where my heart has always truly been. I am fortunate to have been here through good times and bad, and have been a part of RC’s unparalleled growth in the industry and rise to the top. It was hard to keep my mind on other ventures when my heart was still with this one. J & P Cycles was a spectacular company to work for, and John and Jill Parham are just remarkable people whom I wish all the best. I publicly thank them for the opportunity.”
Also in 2008, RC Components will be substantially increasing its product offering with Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited. “Before leaving in late 2006, I had just begun our partnership with Drag Specialties. It has proved to be one of our most exciting new ventures to date. There is so much opportunity there, and Drag is likely the most well-run company in the motorcycle industry. I am pleased to pick up with them where I left off and look forward to our future growth together.” Jason said.
http://www.rccomponents.com
INTERMOT COLOGNE TRADE PLATFORM OF THE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SECTOR–Over 1,100 exhibitors expected at event-filled business trade fair. When INTERMOT Cologne opens its doors on 8th October 2008, the city will once again become the meeting point of the international motorcycle sector. Over 1,100 exhibitors from all over the world are expected to attend the fair, where they will be presenting the entire spectrum of products associated with the fascination of two-wheelers. These products include not only motorcycles and scooters but also trailers and sidecars, parts and accessories for motorised two-wheelers, engines and engine parts, electrical equipment, clothing and equipment for motorcyclists, tools, workshop and store equipment, lubricants and care products, as well as tourism and leisure services for motorcyclists.
INTERMOT Cologne is staged by Koelnmesse GmbH. The event’s conceptual sponsor is the German Motorcycle Industry Association (IVM), Essen.
The previous motorcycle trade fair in October 2006 was a huge success, attracting around 187,000 visitors from 120 countries. This represented an increase of 20 per cent. The significance of INTERMOT Cologne as an important international business platform was underlined by the large contingents of specialist dealers from Germany and abroad. The number of trade visitors rose by more than 15 percent to 52,363 (2004: 45,306).
The share of the trade visitors who came from abroad also increased, rising by 10 per cent to the record figure of 37 per cent. Moreover, INTERMOT Cologne 2006 was an event for decision-makers, as was made impressively clear by analyses of a visitor survey.
INTERMOT Cologne
8th to 12th October 2008
Phone + 49 221 821 2366
Fax + 49 221 821 3285
HUMBLE MEETS MINI APES–Finally added mini apes to her. I think it makes the profile and ride MUCH better.
–JH
What’s the deal with Mini Apes. Can’t you handle real apes?–Renegade
HELLO AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS, THE KOSHOLLEKS HOPE 2007 WAS A TERRIFIC YEAR FOR EVERYONE– I’m happy to say our health has been very good the last 12-months and we’ve been able to spend more quality time with friends and family. We feel very lucky to enjoy the work we do and I’m proud to report Theresa tripled the real estate business she did last year (I always knew she’d be a great Realtor).
The big news is that we added a new member to the family – ELVIS, a 14-month old English Bull Terrier. We adopted him in August and we’ve been “learning” each other ever since. He’s quite the character and true to being a teenager, is full of energy, curious about everything and mischievous to a fault (He’s done about $1000 in damages so far). He loves Xena, our tough little Jack Russell, who throws him down and shows him who the real boss dog is (Sounds like Theresa and I, doesn’t it?).
Theresa and I both feel our lives are blessed and we sincerely wish yours is also full of good cheer, great achievement and the very best of health and happiness.
Your Friends, the Kosholleks; Theresa, Xena, Elvis & Dave
SANTA’S HELPER NEEDS HELP– Santa’s little helper needs a little support staying warm and safe on those day trips or blasts to the local watering hole. Bandit has just the ticket, a Torian Chopper Leathers’ old school jacket.
The Torian Race Hoodie is Bikernet’s #1 seller and comes in midnight black and is constructed of the softest naked-leather available today.
Buy your sweetie something she will remember for years. Get her a Race Hoodie and she will be rewarding Santa all year long.
jeff@horsepowermarketing.com
NEW DELIVERS THE NIPPLES–Here’s more nipples for ya! hahaha!Sometimes these bikes are in competitions etc., so I would like to get the builder’s permission before I even post them onto my website….Last year I was offered $$$$ to show one builder what another builder was doing.Naturally I wouldn’t tell…Chocolate might have even done it, but ya know…I’m a vault….
I’m also putting old-school tattoos on the thing-ma-bobs (pan-heads?) above the motor…I’ll shoot ya a few pictures after I talk to him.
Yes, he was actually pretty happy that I would pass the photos on….Do you know Duncan from Lucky Charm Choppers?Not sure which are the best shots…here’s a few…
–Heather
RUSTY’S BAND CORRECTION–Rustys band “Attika” will be playing on the 22nd, Saturday nite at Gallaghers in downtown Huntington Beach at 300 coast hwy where the old Golden Bear was located.
THE HOLIDAY NEWS SCRAMBLE ENDS–But look out for next year. My list is already growing for January. First on the list is the Sturgis Rider Live talk show due to be shot at the Bikernet Headquarters.
This is a shot of their last show. Each show is produced by Charlie Brechtal and aired on Sturgis Rider Live.com plus they will be aired in the Bikernet Studio. It’s like Jay Leno for bikers with Charlie’s Blues Band Playing in the background, guests, and an old fart host, me. Good god.
Our guests for this wild extravaganza at the Bikernet Headquarters include the mastermind behind the Buffalo Chip facility in Sturgis, Woody, and the mastermind behind the World’s Fastest Panhead engine, Berry Wardlaw. Also on the show we will feature Gard Hollinger the Biker-Build-Off dragracing competitor with the fastest motorcycle, but he lost, with footage of the run, and highlights of the parts he designs at LA ChopRods. Then I get to interview one of the Sturgis Rider Live girls. There’s a competition. Charlie searched high and low to find a model that was truly reminiscent of the Chris Kallas girl painted on the front fender of the Assalt Weapan. You’ll see photographs of the feature.
Also featured will be Bill Hayes, the man who wrote the Book history of the Booze Fighters. He’s the most articulate biker on the planet and just finished another book about outlaws and our lifestyle. And finally we have the privilege to interview the mystery, executive editor, of Hot Bike Magazine, Eric Ellis. He’s worked for HOT BIKE for 15 years and only left his computer twice. Once when he got married. This will be the third time, when he rides to our Wilmington Ghetto with the Hot Bike team.
And so the new year will kick off to a bang. Hang on. Next week will be packed with a wild Girls of Bikernet feature from Sturgis Rider Live, another Green bike, Pegasus install and I’m going to attempt to write a Cantina Drama segment. Got any wild barroom stories? Ya never know.
One mo’ thing. We have hired a copy editor, Charlene Green, and it makes my day to work with her. No matter how many times I read my crummy copy, I miss shit. She doesn’t miss a goddamn thing. So at least my stories will be cleaner.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
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