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ENTER BIKERNET’S SHARPEST SOFTAIL CONTEST–WEEK 2 – Picture: d&d_bn_week1.jpg
WIN a new set of high-performance Fat Cat or Boarzilla performance exhaust pipes for your Harley-Davidson Softail. It’s easy? send us:
Name
Email
Picture of your bike
Telephone
Details on your bike
Why you need a performance pipe
Send entries to softail@horspowermarketing.com and we will post them on bikernet.com, DandDexhaust.com and have the community at bikernet.com vote for the ‘Sharpest Softail’ of Bikernet.
T-Shirt Winners
Each Week a contestant wins a free t-shirt.
Jason Sharp wins a D&D T-Shirt
Val Bradley wins a D&D T-Shirt
About Fat Cat & Boarzilla Details
The 2 into 1 Fat Cat & Boarzilla Performance Pipes make up to 12 additional horses depending upon your configuration. The stylish upswept design provides the performance rider with extra ground clearance. Each pipe is hand fitted and installed with heat shields.
Each pipe is tuned for performance and sound. Not only do D&D pipes look good, you can feel the deep rumble that only a D&D equipped V-Twin can make.
To get a performance pipe for your Harley or custom V-Twin logon to
To see how your bike will look and perform log on to the D&D Web site.
AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES– 1. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent youfrom rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snoozebutton.
2. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then youwill be afraid to cough.
3. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by gettingsomeone else to hold them while you chop away.
4. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat bysimply Using the sink.
5. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleedfor a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember touse a Timer.
6. Have a bad toothache? Smash your thumb with a hammer and you willforget about the toothache.
Sometimes, we just need to remember what the rules of life reallyare:
You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn’t move andshould, Use the WD-40.
If it shouldn’t move And does, use the duct tape.
–from Chris T.
CARROLL SHELBY AND RUCKER PERFORMANCE TOBUILD THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN PERFORMANCE MOTORCYCLE–LAS VEGAS – February 1, 2007 – Shelby Automobiles, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK) and Rucker Performance will unveil a limited production Shelby motorcycle at the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 2, 2007. This incredible high performance American motorcycle, which rivals the power to weight ratio of the famed Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, was developed in partnership between the two companies and will be built by Rucker Performance, under license by Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. Shelby Automobiles Inc., manufactures high performance Shelby vehicles, including the new 2007 Ford Shelby GT, under the guidance of the legendary Carroll Shelby. Rucker Performance is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom American muscle production motorcycles.
“It’s no secret that stuffing a powerful American motor into a lightweight chassis has been my formula for success,” noted Carroll Shelby, CEO of Shelby Automobiles. “Working with Bill Rucker and his team, we’ve taken this same approach on the new Shelby motorcycle. My team at Shelby Automobiles has worked closely with Rucker Performance to create a motorcycle that offers the same thrill as driving my Cobra.”
Fellow Texan Bill Rucker is famous for building spectacular two wheeled motorcycles that are among the most exciting vehicles in the world. He is Founder and CEO of Rucker Performance, a manufacturer of high performance American muscle and chopper motorcycles. Rucker is a designer, builder and fabricator, bringing entrepreneurial experience and more than 30 years of management success in motorcycle manufacturing, drag racing and hot rods to the company. Over the years, the Rucker name became synonymous with quality, technological innovation and extensive customization.
“We’re going to build the ultimate American high performance motorcycle,” said Bill Rucker, President of Rucker Performance. “From the initial design to the innovation of new parts, every aspect of this motorcycle was created with that goal in mind. It’ll be a lightweight, fire-breathing ride that’s as inspiring as the four wheeled vehicles that wear the Shelby name.”
The specs of this pro-stock sytle bike will make any enthusiast’s heart beat faster. Racing-style front forks and a high performance braking system with ceramic brake rotors will make it nimble, while the Pingel 1-6 electric shifting system and air ride suspension will make it comfortable. To keep the bike svelte, the upper body and wheels will be built of carbon fiber while Superform will create the aluminum body panels.
The heart of the powerhouse is a new S&S X-Wedge 128 c.i.d. engine with closed loop VFI fuel injection that will churn out an astounding 150 HP. Rucker Performance is one of only five manufacturers to have access to the powerful new engine and one of the first applications will be in the new Shelby motorcycle.
Each “Shelby” motorcycle can be custom painted according to the owner’s personal tastes and will include a special edition logo. In addition, a complete line of “Shelby” merchandise including apparel, accessories and limited edition collector’s items will be available. Production of the “Shelby” will begin in 2007 and will include up to 25 motorcycles that will be available for purchase by the third quarter of this year. Production of a second round of bikes will begin in the fall of 2007.
“While Porsche has designed bicycles and BMW snowboards, Carroll’s been looking for an opportunity to apply our 40 years of experience to a world class motorcycle program,” added Amy Boylan, Shelby Automobiles Inc., president. “He’s ridden motorcycles most of his life, so we created a partnership with a manufacturer that meets the high performance standards associated with the Shelby name. This project demonstrates the potential for design and engineering innovation available at Shelby Automobiles. We look forward to launching this motorcycle and watching yet another Shelby product move to the front of the pack.”
Additional information is available at www.ruckerperformance.com.
CINCY WRAP, NEXT DAYTONA–Damn time flies. Last weekend I judged the bikes at the Grand Nationals Show in Pomona, with Jim Waggaman. There were about 50 and some very cool rides. Of course they had classification criteria that screwed with some of the placement, so we suggested new categories.
So I’m packing to head to Cincy tonight. Vendors are up and so is the dealer attendance number. People keep sniveling about the industry, but I’m a goddamn optimist. I think this is going to be a helluva year in many respects.
I’ll report more upon my return from the chilly Cincy downtown, once I sober up. Rogue promised a fifth of Jack. Next week we have another bike feature headed in from Europe and Easyriders show coverage. I have several articles hanging out about long rides that I need to be attend to. I know, I’m behind, but scrambling to keep up with the action in the industry.
We’re building a bobber in the shop for a San Pedro kid who helps out around the building. Our water heater took a shit the other day and Jeremiah came to the rescue. It’s going to be a helluva cool rigid Shovel. I’ll show you a progress report in the next couple of weeks. The bungs at the head of the news were destined for his Shovel.
There’s been a hiccup in our Bonneville frame building, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we’ll have a roller in the next couple of weeks. Departure Bike Works sent us a couple of old 45 pistons and John Van Trump, now working for Ross Pistons, is on the case. We may actually have the Bonne-belle flathead completed for Bonneville this year.
So goddamnit, there you have it for this week. The girls will handle the Sunday Post and Johnny White is editing a Girl of Bikernet feature for the Cantina. Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
