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HOT LEATHERS to Feature Multiple Vendor Locations at Daytona Bike Week–MANCHESTER, CONN (December 16, 2009) -Wherever you find yourself during Daytona Bike Week, February 26- March 7 in Daytona Beach, a Hot Leathers location is sure to be nearby. The premier purveyor of motorcycle apparel and accessories is proud to feature multiple locations during this year’s infamous rally. Rally-goers will be able to choose from Hot Leathers locations on Main Street to a number of strategically located spots at the Daytona International Speedway and the Cabbage Patch.
Customers will be able to purchase from a significant selection of t-shirts, hats and other miscellaneous products for men, women, and children. Known for offering the best selection of motorcycle merchandise in stores, online and on the road, Hot Leathers is proud to showcase their quality products during Daytona Bike Week.
“We’re excited to be kicking off our 2010 rally season in the great city of Daytona this year, we have some great new designs and products so we hope to see everyone down there!” said Andy George, Retail Operations Manager for Hot Leathers.
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. Keep an eye out for the Hot Leathers logo. It’s a brand you can trust with prices you can easily afford. Or check them out online at www.HotLeathers.com .
–Sarah Wozniak
MEN, SAVE YOUR LIVES, YOUR FAMILIES AND YOUR FORTUNES, LEGALIZE PROSTITUTION–Tiger Woods was the most recent celebrity victim. President Clinton, fell prey. You name it. If prostitution, or Sex Clinics were legal and a guy’s wife lost her luster or sex drive, he could stop in for a treatment, then go home to his family without entanglements.
Lost her luster? WTF? I hear male prostitutes are about to become legal in Nevada. Now we?re on a level playing field. So when the GUY gets fat, smelly, and lazy in his lovemaking, we WOMEN now have a legal option.
Whatever, Layla
BIKERNET LOWER ALABAMA WEATHER STATION REPORTS IN–The weather outside is frightful…like the song says. Man, it has rained here darn near every day for the last three months. Flash floods, tornadoes, hot one day, and cold the next, it is like living on a roller coaster. One day the temp is almost 80 degrees and the next it might be 40.
Haven’t gotten to ride in three weeks, but I AM going to ride today. It may not be any further than to work and back but I AM going to ride. We are supposed to see the sun some time around noon. Maybe I won’t get too wet going to work. It is only 12 miles from the house, so it won’t be that bad.
I feel like I got run over by a Mack truck most days with the weather like it is. I need to move to the desert where it is dry, mostly. Old age and arthritis hurts but what the hey, I get to ride today and I am a happy camper.
I always feel better when I am on the bike riding down that old black ribbon and letting my cares roll away. Fa la la la la, la la la la! MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
–Camy
We have a series of Motorcycle Journey books from WhiteHorse Press. Camy is going to review the American South Road edition. Hang on for her report.
MRF LEGISLATIVE ACTION REPORT–WASHINGTON, D.C. ? President Obama, on Friday, announced that he has nominated David L. Strickland to be the new administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Strickland has served for eight years on the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As the Senior Counsel for the Consumer Protection Subcommittee, he is currently the lead staff person for the oversight of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Trade Commission, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. He has also served as the lead Senate staff person in the formulation of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) reforms and standards included in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and in a staff leadership role in the reauthorization of the NHTSA in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005 (SAFETEA-LU).
His work in advising Commerce Committee members led to the inclusion of several significant vehicle safety mandates, including the electronic stability control mandate for every passenger vehicle. Mr. Strickland advised Congressional members on safety reforms and funding increases for the NHTSA’s seatbelt and drunk driving grant programs. Mr. Strickland earned his J.D. degree at Harvard Law School, and his B.S. Degree in Communication Studies and Political Science at Northwestern University.
Strickland?s nomination was the subject of a Senate Hearing yesterday where he faced no opposition.
The MRF looks forward to continue to work with Mr. Strickland once he is approved by the full Senate. We hope he takes a sensible approach to motorcycle safety.
2010 grant money
The last round of the 2010 grant money was dispersed recently. $7 Million dollars total was sent to individual states to be used for motorcycle safety purposes. All 50 states received at least $100,000 with some of the more populated states getting more than $300,000.
On another note
It has got virtually nothing to do with motorcycling but many riding organizations have kept a close eye on the Patriot Act. The Patriot act is a federal surveillance program designed to give greater abilities to federal investigators when working on international terrorism issues. Some fear that giving the ability to the feds to intercept private information will eventually be used on other groups of individuals, not just terrorists.
Three key provisions are expiring at the end of this year and lawmakers are looking to include their extension in an upcoming Omnibus. An omnibus is giant piece of legislation that lawmakers are unlikely to vote against.Congress typically includes controversial provisions in omnibus legislation and the patriot act is controversial to say the least.
One of the expiring provisions allows the government to seek orders from a special federal court for ?any tangible thing? that it says is related to a terrorism investigation, such as business records. Another allows thegovernment to seek court orders for roving wiretaps on suspected terrorists who shift their modes of communication.
The third provision, which the Justice Department told lawmakers in September has never been used, allows the government to apply to the special court for surveillance orders on ?lone wolf? terrorists not necessarily connected to a larger organization.
The MRF has no position on the Patriot Act.
AND NOW A WORD FROM ONE WORLD STUDIOS–I think everyone will agree it’s been a weird 2009. Seems like everyone had a bit of a tough year. The amazing thing is that we’re all still here, still kickin’, still wrenchin’, and still helping each other out. That’s what it’s all about.
Back in 2004 when we were shooting Choppertown on nights and weekends we had no idea that it would lead to all of this. We just wanted to make a film that people in Hollywood said didn’t have a chance…
We’re still making films five years later because all of you have supported us, even when times are lean. THANK YOU.
Have a great holiday season and let’s all take a moment to remember our brothers and sisters that are away from home.
Stay independent,
Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.
PS. We’re going to be packing and shipping every single day up to Christmas so everybody can get theirs in time for the holidays. ALL USA ORDERS WILL SHIP USPS PRIORITY MAIL THROUGH DEC. 24th.
We put together a couple sweet holiday combo deals to save you guys a bit of dough.Every time you guys grab a DVD or shirt from us it helps us produce and discover new films like The Harbortown Bobber, Icy Riders and Cafe Society. Thanks for keeping our dreams alive, we’ll keep working hard to bring you the best we can.
ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS WITH OPEN ROAD RADIO TO HOST LIVE RADIO BROADCASTS AT 2009-2010 CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS NATIONWIDE TOUR– Irvine, Calif. (December 16, 2009) ? Advanstar Communications, a leading worldwide media company, today announced a partnership between the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows and Open Road Radio that will bring America?s premier motorcycle lifestyle talk show alive during the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows nationwide tour. Open Road Radio will feature interviews with celebrities, motorcycle manufacturers, introduce new and innovative products and more, live from the show floor on Saturdays, in the Open Road Radio booth.
?The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows have always been an industry favorite,? said Open Road Radio Host Gina Woods. ?We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the International Motorcycle Shows at several of the stops this year! Open Road Radio presented by National Cycle looks forward to being up close and in front of our listeners.?
?Our partnership with Open Road Radio gives riders another way to experience our shows,? said Advanstar?s Group Show Director and Director of Business Development Jeff Dentremont. ?Open Road Radio provides a platform for motorcycle enthusiasts to hear about the latest products from every stop on the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows tour.?
From New York to Seattle, this motorcycle extravaganza is an all access pass to the world of motorcycling with hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters, ATVs, watercraft and more, as well as vintage bikes, custom choppers, demo rides (in select markets), informative seminars and more. This nationwide tour will also give motorcycle lovers of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear and aftermarket accessories, see thrilling entertainment from the Ducati Freestyle Team and enjoy fashion shows, meet and greets with TapouT-sponsored UFC fighters, music and modeling contests in the Bikes & Beats entertainment area.
For the 17th consecutive year, Cycle World, the world?s most popular motorcycle magazine, is the title sponsor for the series. Box office ticket prices range from $15 to $17 for adults and $6 for children ages six to 11. Advanced discounted tickets are available online at an additional savings when you buy a week in advance and include a free BikeBandit.com $15 gift card with purchase (while supplies last). For more information call 800/331-5706 or visit www.motorcycleshows.com
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South Australian bikers unite for Christmas toy run– Santa’s leather-clad helpers rode motorbikes instead of sleighs to deliver Christmas presents for disadvantaged children yesterday.From spluttering scooters to growling beasts, a cavalcade of chrome worked its way through the Adelaide Hills on the 31st annual Motorcycle Riders Association SA Toy Run.
More than 8000 motorcycle riders travelled from Glenelg to Hahndorf Oval to make their donations to St Vincent de Paul, which will distribute the gifts.Bikes were decorated with tinsel as riders and their precious cargo streamed past waving onlookers.
Riders from all facets of motorcycling were represented – individuals, one percenters and social clubs – All united for one purpose – Helping the kids at Christmas.About $250,000 worth of toys were collected at this year’s event, with about 20,000 people gathering at Hahndorf.Motorcycle Riders Association SA president Phil McClelland said it was always a buzz to see the colour and character of the event.
“It is one of the first of its kind in Australia and it is the largest continual annual event of its kind in the southern hemisphere,” he said. “This is a celebration of motorcycling and, through St Vincent de Paul, the winners are the needy children of South Australia.”Mr McClelland said he was pleased to shine a positive light on motorcyclists.
“It’s great to have tradition and this event just keeps growing and growing every year,” he said.St Vincent de Paul Society spokesman Wayne Broadbridge said the toys donated would help deliver a little Christmas spirit to thousands of children who might otherwise miss out.”Everyone at the St Vincent de Paul Society is grateful for this annual initiative by the Motorcycle Riders Association
–Doc
Associate & Technical Editor
HEAVY DUTY Magazine
www.heavyduty.com.au
PPG ANNOUNCES ITS 2010 SHOW TRUCK SCHEDULE–STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ? December 16, 2009 ? PPG has released the 2010 schedule of appearances for its popular show truck. The unique truck, a travelling exhibit of PPG paint displays and products, will make 21 stops across the country from March through October at prominent truck, car and hot rod shows. These include events sponsored by the Good Guys Rod & Custom Association, National Street Rod Association, Antique Truck Historical Society and other truck- and car-focused organizations.
Creating excitement and attracting attention wherever it travels, the 75-foot 2007 Freightliner Coronado tractor-trailer rig is custom-painted in spectacular PPG Vibrance Collection? colors and features some of the best flame design work ever seen in the business. In fact, the truck is a huge canvas that displays the stunning graphics, effects and paint schemes that are possible with Vibrance Collection products. The truck?s finish was applied by a crew from PPG?s Refinish Training, Product Marketing and Color Technical teams.
PPG driver Chad Hook will steer the Freightliner to all its destinations starting with the 1st annual Spring Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ, March 12, and concluding with the 17th annual Southeastern Nationals in Charlotte, NC, October 29. Stop by any of the year?s listed events to get a closer look and learn more about the Vibrance Collection paint and techniques used.
The complete show schedule follows:
?Scottsdale, AZ3/12 ? 3/141st Spring Nationals
?Louisville, KY 3/25 ? 3/27 Mid America Truck Show
?Del Mar, CA 4/9 ? 4/11 10th Del Mar Nationals
?Knoxville, TN4/30 ? 5/236th Street Rod Nationals South
?Pleasanton, CA5/27 ? 5/29Antique Truck Historical Society
?Loveland, CO 6/4 ? 6/6 13th Colorado Nationals
?Indianapolis, IN 6/11 ? 6/13 22nd Hot Rod Nationals
?St. Paul, MN6/18 ? 6/20Back to the ?50s
?Pueblo, CO6/25 ? 6/2726th Rocky Mountain Street Nationals
?Des Moines, IA 7/2 ? 7/4 19th Heartland Nationals
?Columbus, OH 7/9 ? 7/11 13th PPG Nationals
?Syracuse, NY7/16 ? 7/18Syracuse Nationals
?Louisville, KY 8/5 ? 8/8 41st Annual Street Rod Nationals
?Norwalk, OH8/20 ? 8/229th Blue Suede Cruise
?Kansas City, KS 9/3 ? 9/5 9th Mid-Western Nationals
?Kalamazoo, MI 9/10 ? 9/12 31st Street Rod Nationals North
?Joliet, IL 9/17 ? 9/19 4th Peak Chicagoland Nationals
?Pocono, PA 9/24 ? 9/26 6th Great American Nationals
?Ft. Worth, TX 10/1 ? 10/3 18th Lone Star Nationals
?Bowling Green, KY 10/15 ? 10/173rd Nostalgia Nationals
?Charlotte, NC 10/29 ? 10/3117th Southeastern Nationals
For more information about the PPG Show Truck and the 2010 appearance schedule, call 800/647-6050 or visit the PPG Automotive Refinish website at . www.ppgrefinish.com
SUCKER PUNCH BUILDS A TRUCK FOR THE SEMA SHOW–These are shots from SEMA where SPS unveiled their new SPS/Fender customized Toyota Tundra, complete with tuck and roll white interior and wooden flatbed made from the same wood that Fender makes their guitars from.
It was all topped off with a performance by The Fender Custom Shop’s Mike Eldridge.
–Ken
BIKERNET HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSUMER WEEKLY CONSUMER REPORT– Have you tried to purchase toilet tissue lately? I have and believe me, it is not easy. I try to go with the best price and quality paper I can find but how do you tell which is which, without being a mathematical genius? You have regular rolls, big rolls, giant rolls and MEGA rolls. If you check the actual sheets per roll you find out that the Mega isn’t really 4 times the size of a regular roll, nor is the giant 3 times the size of the regular roll, and it continues all the way down.
There is no consistency in any of the products offered. Everybody is trying to outdo the other guy by making you think their product is softer, stronger, longer, less linty or just about anything else in the world. And it’s so darn expensive.
I do not want to keep it, I just want something inexpensive and cost effective that I can use once and discard. Is that too hard to understand? I remember the good old days when you bought toilet tissue by the “cost per roll” method. If you liked a few products they usually offered them in one size only and in a price range you could look at and say, “Yes, it was a good deal,” or, ” No, it wasn’t.” Now you need a calculator just to figure out the “real” cost. Sometimes the mega rolls may not be the best deal. I have spent more time than any “normal” person should, in the toilet tissue aisle, just trying to find something I could afford without breaking the bank.
With all the varieties, styles and prices offered it makes your head swim just deciding what to buy. Some days I wish they still gave away Sear and Roebuck catalogs for free, at least then you got to look at pretty pictures while you waited for things to come to the end. May not have been the softest stuff in the world but it sure was economical and you did not need a calculator to figure that out.
–Camy
MOTORCYCLES SAVE THE DAY IN AFRICA–Riders for Health is an international non-governmental organization born out of the world of motorcycle racing. Its mission is to ensure that health workers in Africa have uninterrupted access to reliable transportation. Without such transportation, all health care projects fail. Using an innovative social enterprise model, Riders has developed a practical, dynamic approach which is helping to achieve real and sustainable development. They have put in place reliable preventive maintenance systems for two- and four-wheeled vehicles used in health care delivery allowing health workers to reach rural villages time and time again.
Riders currently operates three national programs, in the Gambia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria, where we work with ministries of health, UN agencies and local humanitarian organizations. All programs are managed by wholly-African, wholly-professional teams, and not by volunteers or expatriates. This means that Riders is able to build a lasting base of local knowledge and a culture of maintenance in the communities with which it works.
Riders is the official charity of MotoGP and motorcycle sport’s ruling body, the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The quality and innovation that Riders brings to its programmes in the field have been recognized gobally on many occasions. In particular, Riders is regarded worldwide as a leading example of social enterprise.
At a Glance – Riders in 2007
* Operates in five countries (the Gambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania)
* Employs 230 people in Africa
* Manages 1,274 vehicles
* Reaches 10.8 million people
* Has helped increase the proportion of fully-immunised infants in The Gambia from 62% to 73%
* In Zimbabwe there has been a 21% decline malaria in Binga district, in which all health workers are now mobile, compared with a 44% increase in neighbouring district.
Check www.Riders.org, or friendsofriders.org.
P.S. check out my Yamaha R1 project bike that we’re going to auction off in late 2010 or early 2011 with proceeds to Riders for Health. More info about it on the website we created for our new Friends of Riders for Health non-profit (www.friendsofriders.org)
GIGGIE MEMORIAL IN RICHMOND IN JANUARY–Check www.departure.com for more info.
THE CHEAPEST WAY TO 106–106? Top End Kit for 2007-up Big TwinsNo Machining! Easy Installation!
Despite what some say, bigger is better, and if making something bigger is easy, that?s the best! A big bore kit is an easy way to achieve more displacement, and if you can install it without rebalancing flywheels or boring the crankcases, that?s about as easy as it gets. That?s the idea behind the new S&S 106? big bore kits for 2007-up big twins. No need to bore or even split the cases, just do the cylinder swap. In addition to the ease of installation they look great because the cylinders are available with the same silver or black wrinkle powdercoat as stock, so they match the stock finish of your engine.
At 3.927? bore, these cylinders have the largest bore that we feel can safely be used in a cylinder with stock spigot diameter. In fact, this kit is only offered with S&S cylinders because, even though stock cylinders can be bored to fit the 3.927? pistons, we are not confident that the material used to make the stock cylinder liner and spigot is strong enough. The cylinder liner material in S&S cylinders is much stronger, and has proven its ability to stand up to the added power in numerous dyno pulls, street miles, and a lot of quarter mile drag strip runs. There is a trade-off for the ease of installation, which is that only one piston oversize is available for this kit. This really is as big as we are willing to go with a stock diameter cylinder spigot.
Performance Recommendations
The 106? big bore kit yields excellent results with stock cylinder heads, but a performance cam is recommended to get the best performance and to make the engine easier to turn over at start-up. However, for the best performance and easiest starting, we recommend S&S cylinder heads. In addition to the increased head flow and resulting increased power, S&S heads are machined to accept S&S electric or manual compression releases for easy, reliable starting
The SuperFlow Cycledyne shows an increase of nearly 30 horsepower and 20 ft/lb of torque with the 106? top end kit. This engine was set up with stock cylinder heads, S&S 585 cams, stock EFI throttle body and teardrop air cleaner, and S&S performance mufflers. Stock curves are shown for comparison.
106″ Big Bore Kits For 2007-up BT
Silver Powdercoat Finish . . . . . . . MSRP $695.00 106-3747
Black Powdercoat Finish. . . . . . . . . MSRP $695.00 106-3760
VAGABOND CHOPPER COMPANY NEW RIG, Chicks Rule & Boys Drool Tour– Vagabond Chopper Company has rolled out the ?New? Forty Four Foot event trailer sponsored by Mitchell Motorcycle Transport for the 2010 Chicks Rule & Boys Drool Tour.
The tour will feature Athena ?Chickie? Ransom and her unique hand crafted custom motorcycles, as well as featured special guest appearances by other unique women in the motorcycle industry. Each tour stop will offer a rolling showcase of what is available for women motorcycle riders, from clothing and parts to motorcycles styled with the woman rider in mind. Diversity is key when targeting the female motorcyclist so a mix of on site how to seminars, fashion shows, book signings and special guest appearances will mix it up with a feminine flare.
Although the participants are women, this also gives the men an opportunity to see ? the other side ? and provides a forum for his lady to express her likes and dislikes in a setting that is not full of skulls, iron crosses and spikes. Biker Men do usually tend to gravitate to where the women are and will be pleasantly surprised to find that women riders are more than just the ?chick on the back? in the motorcycle industry.
The tours? official kickoff during the 2009 Toys In The Sun Run was a huge success with the Motor Maids, Leslie Kay of Leslie Kay?s Insurance and Jeffrey Phipps of Jeffrey Phipps Custom Saddles as featured guests. The tour will include twelve ( 12 ) National event stops throughout the 2010 year including the heavy hitters, Daytona Bike Week, New Orleans Bike Week, Sturgis Rally, and ending at the 2010 South Florida Bikers Bash and Toys in the Sun Run.
Look for the Vagabond set up at rallies near you . You can also check out the events pages on the web sites for scheduled stops in 2010. www.vagabondchoppers.com and/or www.chicksruleandboysdrool.com We thank our wonderful sponsors who share our love of motorcycles, to them we are grateful for all of their support.
Chicks Rule & Boys Drool Sponsors include:
Mitchell Motorcycle Transport
BikerNet.com
Expose Yourself USA
Baker Drivetrain
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ventura Salon Spa
Seminole Tribe Of Florida
JayBrake
Jeffrey Phipps Custom Saddles
Leslie Kays? Insurance
Metzler Tire Biker
Rogue.com
Gardner – Westcott Fastener Company
Vavavroom
Throttle Threads Shop Wear
Bikers? Choice
AW Kustom Kolors
Nitro Polishing
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