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STAR STUDDED 2007 SEMINOLE HARD ROCK ROADHOUSE BASH– HOLLYWOOD, FLA – December 18, 2007 – The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour made it’s final stop for 2007 in true Hard Rock style joined by two of America’s favorite rockers, legendary Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler and Motley Crue’s Vince Neil.
The weekend kicked off at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida with Steven Tyler’s donation of a new outfit to the Hard Rock that he presented while perched on one the first bikes on the road from his new Red Wing Motorcycle company.
The same evening held the Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson “Bikers Bash” that benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Featured entertainment was hosted by Grammy winner/songwriter RICHIE SUPA’S UNPLUGGED Show with performances by Steven Tyler, Vince Neil, country music singer/songwriter Brett James, singer/songwriter Shelly Fairchild and acclaimed Grammy winner/songwriter Stephanie Smith.
Other motorcycle-riding celebrities in attendance included Ami James from Miami Ink, supermodel Niki Taylor, NASCAR driver Burney Lamar and NFL Hall of Famer Terry Kirby, and a list of renowned builders including Dave Perewitz, Eddie Trotta/Thunder Cycles, Aaron Greene/Paramount Cycles, Roger Bourget and Dale Parker/Wide Open Cycles.
The night helped raise over $100,000 featuring auction items such as Hard Rock guitars signed by rock stars around the world and two custom motorcycles; one by Sucker Punch Sally’s and one built on “The Today Show” by the Chopper Chicks Crew. This entire night of entertainment, great food and cocktails was underwritten by the Seminole Hard Rock, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson with all proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County.
Carrie Repp, producer/promoter of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse said, “The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour wrapped up the year with a bang. There is no other place you can experience great rock and roll from the likes of Steven Tyler and Vince Neil at a great venue like the Seminole Hard Rock while being surrounded by the best custom bike builders in the country. The best part was that all the proceeds went to charity, once again proving that bikers and rockers have the biggest hearts.”
The weekend of events culminated with the “SFPC’s 20th Annual Christmas Toys in the Sun Run.” This is the world’s longest motorcycle parade with over 30,000 riders police-escorted on a stretch of 25-miles of closed down highways. The destination featured the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse, vendors and builders and performances by Richie Supa & Friends opening for Vince Neil on the main stage. The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital benefited from the day with a check presentation and thousands of toys brought by riders that will be distributed by the SFPC to children for a very special Christmas.
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse 2008 year will be kicked off at Daytona Bike Week at the Dog House on Main Street. Other ’08 locations include Sturgis, Myrtle Beach, Laconia, Biketoberfest and Fort Lauderdale .
Title sponsor of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse is, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, South Florida’s leading entertainment destination featuring 50 live action poker tables and 2,400 of the most popular gaming machines on the casino floor including a new, non-smoking gaming room. The room offers ATM and redemption machines and its own Players Club Booth. This latest enhancement makes Seminole Hard Rock the largest casino in Florida with more than 140,000 square feet of gaming space. This Four-Diamond, AAA rated, 500-room hotel offers 17 restaurants and lounges, 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting room space, a full-service, European-style spa, environmentally friendly hand car wash and auto detail salon, and 22 retail shops and 11 nightclubs in Seminole Paradise.
Entertainment aficionados can enjoy national and international musical acts, comedic performances, and more in Hard Rock Live–a state-of-the art and acoustically-sound arena located on property. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1-800-937-0010 or visit us online at
Other sponsors include Budweiser, Michael Lichter Photography,
LETTER TO AGENT ZEBRA FROM FAG–Thanks very much Zebra, but I am a FAG now, (Former Action Guy). Althoughcompared to most of the sick, lame, lazy, and just plain old guys runningaround in USASOC and SOCOM HQs, every day I am working there makes feelslike a warrior again. Lots of good friends there, the move has been a greatone.
Many good friends absent from their families this Christmas though, and formany, evermore.
You take care, enjoy your health, your family, the freedom to vote forwhomever you like, buy a gun, worship in any way you wish, write a criticalletter or an article, tell a government official or a cop to fuck off, drinka beer, get on your bike, built the way you want it, and go wherever andwhenever you want.
What an absolutely great fucking country, thanks to the warriors who paidand are still paying for it every day. It is indeed a thin red line.
DOL-TR
Ridley Announces Big Gains in Houston, Credits Emerging Markets–OKLAHOMA CITY (12/18/07) – Ridley Motorcycle Company announced major gains at their Houston area dealerships over last year, bucking reports of an industry slowdown. The company further announced American Dream Cycles in Houston and Xtreme Custom Choppers in Bacliff are leading the country in sales of new Ridley Motorcycles. The sales of Ridley Automatic motorcycles in the Houston market is up 140 percent over last year.
“I believe the overall industry may be down because rider demographics are changing but for the most part, the product is not,” said Bob Kay, director of sales at Ridley Motorcycle Company. “Ridley motorcycles are different because they appeal to these new demographics such as first time riders and women, as well as experienced riders who are getting back into motorcycling.”
According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, the number of female motorcycle riders has increased 36 percent since 1998. As the female demographic increases, many motorcycle companies are looking for ways to capture a significant market share.
“Some companies are trying to court new and female riders through ‘shop parties’ but the bikes they demonstrate are too heavy and complicated to ride,” said Clay Ridley, president and founder of Ridley Motorcycle Company. “We’re seeing a lot of customers learn about our motorcycles at these parties and come purchase a Ridley because it actually fits the rider. These customers are looking for a motorcycle with a low seat height, light weight and a low center of gravity. This exactly describes any Ridley Motorcycle.”
Ridley is introducing many new model options for 2008 including a redesigned Sport, a completely new Auto-Glide Standard model, and an automatic, three-wheeled “Trike”. Base model prices range from $13,995 to $25,995. Ridley Motorcycles are sold throughout the world. Their dealership network spans over 60 US markets, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Japan. Ridley is looking to expand into the majority of the EU member countries in the near future.
For more information on Ridley Motorcycle Company including dealership information please visit www.RidleyMotorcycle.com.
Ridley Motorcycle Company
35 NW 42nd Street
Oklahoma City, Ok 73118 USA
Tel. 1 (405) 525-5400
Fax 1 (405) 525-5438
KLOCK WERKS NEW FLARE WINDSHIELD WIND TUNNEL TESTED AND SALT FLATS PROVEN–Klock Werks all new flare windshield does more than look great, it improves performance overall and they can prove it!
Mitchell, SD- The Klock Werks Krew does it again! This time they have taken their winning Bonneville Salt Flats experiences and turned them into viable products for your bike. The all new Flare Windshield (Patent Pending) proves that Klock Werks is the Bagger aftermarket leader.
Brian Klock, owner of Klock Werks, designed and built the Flare windshield to perform as well as look great. “I started this project with a few things in mind; I knew the windshield needed to create down force which would result in less lift on the motorcycle. If I could get this done, it would improve handling and provide an improved air pocket for the rider” explained Klock. The rider he refers to is his new bride, Laura Klock. Laura set a record on the Flats last year riding the bagger Brian built for the Discovery Channel’s Great Biker Build Off.
“Once I had the design down, I wanted to be sure I had done what I set out to do, especially before we hit the Salt Flats, so we took it to NASCAR country and actually tested it at speed in an A2 wind tunnel. The entire experience was surreal!” finished Klock.
Klock Werks Flare Windshield comes custom-molded from premium quality, hard-coated polycarbonate. Polycarbonate provides unmatched durability, even for hard core riders. The sexy, new Flare windshield arrives pre-drilled for fast, easy mounting using your stock windshield hardware. It was designed to make your bike perform and look great. “It’s wind tunnel tested and rider approved” said Laura Klock. Laura has set back to back Bonneville records. The Flare windshield works beyond the salts, it provides improved stability at highway speeds for any rider.
The Flare comes in several options; including one you can paint to match your bike. All are currently available and priced at $169.95
Klock Werks Flare Windshield options include:
8″ Tint
8″ Black
8″ Paint able Clear
12″ Tint
12″ Clear
A Batwing style Flare is nearly complete, watch for details soon
Klock Werks has developed a full line of parts based off of the World’s Fastest Bagger (WFB). This windshield and all other bagger parts are available at: www.kustombaggers.com , Klock Werks (605) 996-3700, or through your local Drag Specialties dealer.
NEW PHOENIX PHOTO STUDIO OPENED–I’m back in business with a new Photography/Video studio, Please make a note that my new main e-mail account is now I’m ready for a great 2008, and wish you all a fantastic holiday season and a wonderful new year. –John BIKERNET BANNER STEPS UP FOR TAPS–The Bikernet banner has shown up again in Denver for USA Bikernation benefit for TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) this is a national charity for children and spouses of fallen servicemen and servicewomen. Peter Boyles from KHOW-AM 630 morning radio show decided to have a benefit at the local strip club Shotgun Willies, where some of the gals preformed the Christmas hit the Nutcracker. 2wheelers along with other business and bikers in the area braved the cold morning and made the day a sucess for the Taps organization and USA Bikernation. I need to thank Donna and Arlin Fatland, of 2Wheelers Shop, for making this happen and remembering to think of Bikernet.–Bandit W8LESS RAY WHEELER HELPS OUT BIKERNET READER– Ray Wheeler, who was in your news not long ago helped me out. The add was in the wanted section for Dyna saddlebags. I appreciate it. By the way, Ray must be a stand up guy, sending me the bags, without C.O.D., but trusting enough for me to send him the money later. So support his light floating rotors. –Steve Rudd WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN H-D “GET DOWN TO DAYTONA” CONTEST– MILWAUKEE (December 19, 2007) – The winners in the Harley-Davidson Get Down to Daytona Contest were announced today and will receive an expense paid road trip for two from Atlanta to Daytona Bike Week ’08 alongside Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of one of the Company’s founders, as well as a three nights stay in Daytona. Harley-Davidson chose six finalists on Nov. 28 and posted them online for viewer voting to begin. At the end of the voting period on Dec. 12, Harley-Davidson decided that all six finalists would be chosen as winners and receive the trip of a lifetime for them and a guest. “Interest in the Harley-Davidson Get Down to Daytona contest exceeded our expectations,” said Leslie Prevish, manager, women’s outreach, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “We are thrilled with the response we have received to the contest videos. All of the finalists’ stories are truly inspirational, and the nearly 35,000 voters felt the same way. So, we have decided to extend the prize package and invitation to all six women and their guests to join us on the Get Down to Daytona Ride.” The six winners in alphabetical order are: Carol Dicicco from Chalfont, Pa.; Tonya Lamia from Rockford, Ill.; Kimberly Ryon from Harford, Pa.; Shelli Strand from Birch Run, Mich.; Jennifer Thorne from Mt. Pleasant, Pa.; and Teresa Weston from Hermitage, Tenn. Harley-Davidson announced the Get Down to Daytona contest on October 1, and women had until November 15 to submit videos about their greatest motorcycle mentor story. The videos were 90 seconds or less, and gave a woman the chance to thank her mentor for helping her start her motorcycle journey, improve her confidence and riding skills or take on new challenges on a motorcycle. More than 200 videos were submitted before six finalists were chosen for online viewer voting, which began on Nov. 28 and ended Dec. 12. The six winners’ videos are still posted online at EASYRIDERS SHOW CARD–This is the art for the backside of the Autograph Cards the Centerfold Builders hand out and it includes the Bikernet.com logo, you lucky bastard. You have been picked for outstanding service and dedication to our events, and because you always bring the Jack Daniels. –ER Events Janitor PEGASUS TIP OF THE WEEK–Have you ever been jamming on the freeway at high speeds and sensed that your were running into your rev limiter-only you didn’t have a rev limiter? Feels like you’re missing terribly or the carb ran short of gas. According to Mil Blair, the circuit breakers on late model Harleys can vibrate at high speeds or under tough road and rigid frame conditions and start to miss connect. “I recommend returning to the era of the fuse,” Mil said. “I run the best automotive inline fuses to eliminate vibrating Circuit breakers.”
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