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DYNAMITE CHOPPERS BUILD OF THE WEEK– TNT cycles would like to show off our ground up build. Check it out.
www.dynamitechoppers.com
–From: dork yo
fuzznutz28@yahoo.com
MISSISSIPPI’S MOTORCYCLE OWNERS TAXED UNFAIRLY– The Mississippi State Tax Commission recently decided to double and in some cases triple the ad valorem tax on motorcycles. The Tax Commission now directs the collection of more tax on new motorcycles than it does on cars and trucks that cost twice as much.
For as long as I can remember, the state taxed motorcycles from value schedules based on the displacement of the engine. On Sept. 1, the Tax Commission began using a computer program purchased from R.L. Polk & Co. to calculate the assessed value of each motorcycle. The Tax Commission has denied my Public Records Act request for access to the program.
There are four problems with what is now going on:
The sales tax on new motorcycles is 7 percent. Purchasers of new cars and trucks are charged only 5 percent.
Under the current system for collecting ad valorem taxes on cars and trucks, the tax is based on a figure which is 90 percent of Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price. The calculation of the tax on motorcycles uses MSRP as “true value.”
Owners of cars and trucks receive a “legislative tax credit” which significantly reduces the ad valorem tax they pay when they purchase and renew their tags. This tag credit does not apply to motorcycles.
The taxation of motorcycles is done in secret, out of public view.
The bottom line is that the state decided this past September to make motorcyclists shoulder an even more unfair share of the tax burden.The owner of a motorcycle is going to get a very unpleasant surprise when the time for tag renewal comes. I know I did – $732.94 for one year.
–Thomas C. Gerity
Ridgeland
Jackson Clarion Ledger – Jackson,MS
–from Rogue
FALLEN TROOPS SUPPORT RIDE IN PALM STRINGS,Sunday December 18, 2005– Members and friends of ABATE of California Local 36 of Palm Springs are asked to support our fallen heroes by showing up in full force…
On December 1, 2005, 10 marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division of Twentynine Palms, California lost their lives in Fallujah, Iraq.
A ride to honor these 10 men is planned for Sunday, December 18, 2005.We will depart from the 76 gas station next to Palm Springs Harley Davidson on Indian Avenue & I-10 at 8:30 am.
The group will ride up to Lucky Park, next to the entrance of the 29 Palms Marine Corp. base.We will read off the names of the fallen marines, followed by a moment of silence between each.Everyone will then have the opportunity to make a donation to the families of our fallen heros.
The Department of Defense announced the death of 10 Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
BIKERNET SOUTH DAKOTA CHRISTMAS POEM–When it’s Christmas in South Dakota,
And the gentle breezes blow,
About seventy miles an hour
And it’s fifty-two below,
You can tell you’re in South Dakota
‘Cause the snow’s up to your butt.
You take a breath of Christmas air
And your nostrils both freeze shut.
The weather here is wonderful,
So I guess I’ll hang around,
I could never leave South Dakota,
My feet are frozen to the ground!
–from Skooter
NO SEX SINCE 1955–A crusty old Marine Sergeant Major found himself at a gala event, hostedby a local liberal arts college. There was no shortage of extremely young,idealistic ladies in attendance, one of whom approached the Sergeant Major forconversation.
She said, “Excuse me, Sergeant Major, but you seem to be a very seriousman. Is something bothering you?”
“Negative, ma’am,” the Sergeant Major said, “Just serious by nature.”
The young lady looked at his awards and decorations and said, “It looks likeyou have seen a lot of action.”
The Sergeant Major’s short reply was, “Yes, ma’am, a lot of action.”
The young lady, tiring of trying to start up a conversation, said, “Youknow, you should lighten up a little. Relax and enjoy yourself.”
The Sergeant Major just stared at her in his serious manner.
Finally the young lady said, “You know, I hope you don’t take this the wrongway, but when is the last time you had sex?”
The Sergeant Major looked at her and replied, “1955.”
She said, “Well, there you are. You really need to chill out and quittaking everything so seriously! I mean, no sex since 1955! Isn’t that alittle extreme?”
The Sergeant Major, glancing at his watch, said in his matter-of-fact voice,”You think so? It’s only 2130 now.”
–from Joe Lankau
LESBIAN BIKERS get ‘Dykes on Bikes’ trademarkSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Lesbian motorcycle enthusiasts in San Francisco have won their fight to trademark the name “Dykes on Bikes,” a lawyer for their group said on Thursday.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had denied applications by the San Francisco Women’s Motorcycle Contingent to trademark “Dykes on Bikes,” arguing the phrase would be perceived as disparaging to lesbians.But the National Centre for Lesbian Rights and the Brooke Oliver Law Group said the word “dyke” is no longer viewed as derogatory.
“Within the lesbian community that term has been reclaimed as a very positive term that denotes strength and pride and empowerment,” said Shannon Minter, a lawyer for the National Centre for Lesbian Rights.
The San Francisco Women’s Motorcycle Contingent sought the trademark after a woman in Wisconsin not affiliated with group attempted to use the phrase for a clothing line.
–from Rogue
Charity Bike Build 2006–My name is Jason McCudden, I am the owner of South Side Kustoms. I am a new custom motorcycle shop in the Buffalo, NY area. As being a part of this community, as a business owner I would like to do my part to put something back into it. So together with Jesse, the owner of Club Diablo, we are working with the Food Bank of Western New York to make Charity Bike Build 2006 a reality.
Starting May 25th 2006 South Side Kustoms and Club Diablo will be hosting a weekly bike night. The main feature of our weekly event will be a custom motorcycle built by South Side Kustoms that will be raffled off at the end of the summer season. All proceeds are to benefit the Food Bank of Western New York and The Make A Wish Foundation.
In recent years, motorcycle events have been huge and continue to grow every year. So we feel this is a prime opportunity to reach this sector of our community with this spectacular event. Many biker events are known to sponsor charities so we know this a group of people that care about people in our community.
Tickets are going to be sold for this bike at $20.00 each. They will be available thru South Side Kustoms, Club Diablo and the Food Bank of WNY. Every measure will be taken to make sure this charity event will be a huge success. Between all parties involved we plan on taking full advantage of every media available to promote this, by means of television, radio, magazines, handing out flyers at public events. But in order to make this charitable event a reality we need help from you, our suppliers, local businesses and community supporters.
South Side Kustoms
146 Barnard St.
Buffalo, NY 14206
716-480-7944 phone
716-823-6279 fax
email – southsidekustoms@adelphia.net
website – http://southsidekustoms.tripod.com/
Snuffy Built for his son Brian–AlthoughBrian looks like`s a factory rider, we’re running this bike as a tribute to Snuffy who is covered in the History Department of the Cantina. He was a well known racer and mechanic for most of his life.
1997 FXRP
96 inch
Lower end balanced
Axtell cylinders
Sportster valve covers
Zippers oil pump
Fatboy front end
Progressive rear shocks
REDHILL MOTORCYCLE WERX WEB SITE LAUNCHED–We finally launched our new web site, check it out: http://www.REDHILLMOTORCYCLEWERX. We’re still working out the details and thawing out. Colorado has been Cold!.
–MERCEDES
My e-mail is: MERCEDES@REDHILLMOTORCYCLEWERX.COM
HIGH SCHOOL PROJECTS UPDATE–We snuck into the class the other day just prior to the holiday break. We caught the teacher teaching his students burnout techniques.
“damn I love my job!!,” he shouted while peeling through a tire. We’d report him to the PTA, but we can’t. Being a snitch is against the Code Of The West. Just have to sneak back in after school starts again and see what he’s up to.
NEW BILLET ALUMINUM HANDLEBAR FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON-Give Softail and Wide Glide Models Fresh Style and Attitude.MILWAUKEE (Nov. 30, 2005) – The new Billet Aluminum Handlebar (P/N 56793-05, $334.95) from Harley-Davidson Genunine Motor Accessories combines rakish drag-bar attitude and high-polished style. Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, this polished and chrome-plated bar tapers to standard-size bar ends to allow installation of original-equipment style controls. The Billet Handlebar is designed to accept internal hidden wiring, and the kit includes curved risers and required installation hardware.
The Billet Aluminum Handlebar fits 1999-later FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide and 2000-later Softail models (except Springer). All models require separate purchase of additional installation components, and these bars may not accommodate some other accessories. See dealer for details.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.
To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
CALIFORNIA’S CHANCE FOR FREEDOM– Our lid law modification bill, SB 969* (Ducheny, Morrow) is slated to be heard in the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday January 10, 2006. 1:30 pm, room 4203 on the 4th floor of the capitol.
We MUST get the bill passed out of this committee to go any further. This is the 2nd year for the bill, it’ll be done if we can’t “git ‘er done” this time around. If it passes committee, it’ll go to the senate floor. If it passes there, it starts all over again in the Assembly. All before it ever gets to the Governator.
We’re remaining optimistic, but the odds are stacked against us, we NEED people to call, write and fax their senators, as well as members of that committee, and particularly NEW Committee Chair Alan Lowenthal.
We’ve scheduled a Lobby Day at the State Capitol for January 10th. Motorcycle ONLY parking right in front of the capitol, provided by ABATE Local 25 of Sacramento (President Deacon Phillips). There are over 975,000 M1 endorsements in California, we’ll see if we can get at least 303 people to fill the gallery for the vote.
We are circulating “Support SB 969 Petitions” and I’m spearheading that effort with a statewide “Signature Contest” in hopes of garnering over 10,000 signatures of support. I can email the petition to anyone with Microsoft Word and a printer. Sigs gotta be at our “NEW” ABATE State Office in Hesperia by Jan. 2, 2006, or delivered personally in Sac on Jan. 10th. I’m sorry to say, apathy is rampant in California and even a stoopid little contest can’t get people excited about fighting for their own right to ride. Sucks.
Today, another fella and I will finish up the online petition for folks from other states. You’ll definitely hear about it when it’s ready.
Any time you need up to date info…feel free to email me or just check the “Rider’s Writes” section of my humble little website at * SB 969: This bill would modifiy the current helmet law to allow riders the right to choose whether to wear a helmet or not IF they are over 18 and have either: 1.) completed a motorcycle rider training program (that complies with Section 2932), or 2.) have been issued a class M1 license or endorsement, or a comparable license from another jurisdiction, for two years or more. T-SHIRT DEAL OF THE MONTH–These shirts are 4-color printed and read to rock for five bucks a pop. If you buy a bunch they’ll print your shop, family, group, club or bullshit slogan on the other side for just a buck. You won’t run across a deal like this again. –Seth BIKERNET CHRISTMAS SPECIAL– Here’s the Departure Bike Works Deal Of The Month. It’s a 1985 FXWG, stock condition with LOW MILEAGE!. Factory Evo/4 speed with kicker combo. This thing is immaculate, and can be under your Christmas tree for only $8995.00 Give us a call at (804)231-0244 or shoot us an e at service@departure.com Until next time, Ho’s Ho’s Ho’s, LIFE IS A WONDERFUL PLACE IF YOU CAN KEEP UP–The news is short as we run into the Holidays. That’s cool, you need to go shopping. I need to finish up the Peanut Tank lamps. Jim Murillo is going to custom paint each one. Tom from Utah sent me a fender for our 45 flathead Bonneville effort. We’re looking for a 45 Magneto to make her fly. I received a Peashooter frame this week from Past And Present Bike Works in Moundsville, WV. If you need antique parts they seem to have connections. So we’re rocking into 2006 with the possibility of four bikes for Bonneville: A Sportbike 120-inch Panhead based on an Accurate Engineering Panhead, Baker Transmission and Custom Chrome, John Reed designed chassis, A V-rod with a turbo by Custom Performance in Phoenix, the flathead 45 (720 cc) and the 500cc Peashooter with Mike Smith’s performance heads. I can’t guarantee, right now, that all these bikes will make it this year. The Peashooter is the most iffy. And we need some sponsorship help on the V-Rod, but we’ll see. The Panhead sportbike must take me to Sturgis, so she’ll be there. Lee Clemens at Departure Bike Works is handling the rebuild/hop-up on the 45 engine and trans. We’re already moving on that one. That’s the adventure for 2006 and we’re already hyped up about it. You’ll see it all come together of Bikernet.com. Right here, goddamnit. Now go Christmas shopping before you get your ass kicked. Ride Forever, –Bandit
Horsepower Promotions
(805) 686-2007
Greg “Z” Hall
Service Manager/Public Relations
Departure Bike Works
