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BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–The kickers are starting to show up at the shop, Bikeweek is painfully close, now if only the Street Glide was bolted back together.
Proud of them Who Dat’s for making a dream come true,
Whiplash Biker Photog
soffordphotos@comcast.net
CANNONBALL BUILD REPORT FROM MATT OLSEN–After weeks of deliberation, I decided that i am going to make a reproduction frame–well actually make five of them. My original frame had quite a few areas where the metal was cracked and stressed. I straightened out the o.g. frame, and it moved really easily, almost too easily.
I do not want to be spending two weeks next September worrying about my frame breaking into two pieces. Plus, this makes the project that much more of a challenge!
I am also sending you a pic of my motor, I had the cylinders electroless nickle plated in Minneapolis, they turned out great, the intake manifold and pieces were plated by my good friend Pat Olbanger.
–Matt Olsen
LIFESTYLE SCREAMING DEAL! ONLY $12,995.00–This silver 2005 Road Glide features all of the stuff you need to tackle any road trip you can throw at it! This bike features a super powerful 106 cubic inch motor (only 5K miles on engine kit upgrade) with Mikuni carb, 6-speed JIMS transmission, powder coated front end … in fact just about everything on this bike that would be chrome has been powder coated in black!
Also features a fixed front faring with all gauges, stereo with cassette player, 2 into 1 Thunderheader exhaust, engine guard with highway pegs, Corbin seat with lock, docking hardware kit for quick dissconnect accessories.
The list goes on and on! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
There is Money in Helmets?–Considering the refusal to wear this particular piece of motorcycle gear and the outrage a mandatory helmet law causes in this country, it is hard to believe that the widely hated lid may be one of the hot money-making items in the industry over the next five years. According to a new study by Global Industry Analyst, Inc. (GIA), the global market for motorcycle helmets is projected to reach a volume of $851 million by 2015.
Especially the expensive helmets that hit the budget at up to $800 are predicted to do best, according to GIA. The target market for these premium helmets constitutes people who have relatively high disposable income and ride motorcycles for recreational or leisure activities. As such, the developed markets, Europe, North America, and Japan are the major markets for premium helmets worldwide.
Europe is the single largest market for premium motorcycle helmets, accounting for about half of the global market in terms of value as stated by the new market research report on motorcycle helmets. (Editor’s note: Almost all European countries have a mandatory helmet law.) Asia-Pacific is expected to emerge as the fast growing regional market for premium motorcycle helmets, with rising income levels and implementation of mandatory helmet laws in many countries across the region.
Motorcycle helmet use witnessed substantial growth in recent years in countries such as India, Vietnam and the US. Much of the growth in usage of motorcycle helmets in India and Vietnam is ascribed to implementation of mandatory helmet wearing laws in these countries. On the other hand, helmet usage in the US continued to rise over the years despite topsy-turvy helmet usage law environment, with different states enacting and withdrawing helmet laws.
– – C.S. Berg
TEXAS HARDTAILS SCOOTER SHOW– Rick and Joe T talk about motorcycles, midgets, BikerNet.com and life.
Get the latest Biker updates in Studio.
“Hey, I just saw my show on your site, thanks! Can you change the “About Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas” to read as the following?” said Rick, the King, Fairless.
Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas is one of the most famous motorcycledestinations in the USA. Rick’s “empire” consists of:
Strokers Dallas Motorcycle Shop
Strokers IceHouse Bar & Grill
Strokers Ink Tattoo Parlor
They sell Big Dog, Victory, Brass Balls Bobbers & Viper Motorcycles.
Please checkout Rick’s website www.strokersdallas.com
–Jeff Najar
MORE Peel Back Pricing is back again this week at K and G Cycles–This week, K and G is rolling back the prices with savings over 40% off of retail. First, there are still a few sets of the Samson Caliber 2-into-1 exhaust systems from last week so get on it. These babies are priced to blow out at over 35% off!!!
New to this week’s peel back pricing are products that everyone needs and now they are priced for everyone’s pocket book. We have everything from cams to starter relays to compression releases to horns. Even a battery charger and some bling Krommets for your ride.
To peel back prices at K and G Cycles, just go to www.kandgcycles.com, “peel back” the upper right hand corner of the screen, and start saving big time on great motorcycle parts and accessories deals.
K and G Cycles is bikers all about bikers. We are dedicated to bringing you the great selection at great prices. Stop by and see us today!
Throttle Gals Magazine Rumbles to Life Featuring Gearhead Gals– (Detroit, MI) Not another men’s magazine… Introducing a different kind of hot rod magazine, one in which the women who are featured are also the owners of the vehicles. Throttle Gals features awesome women, with bad-ass rides.
Co-founders, Doni Langdon and Trish Horstman of Baker Drivetrain, realized there was a definite hole in the publishing industry. There are women’s magazines, and there are bike, automotive and off-roading magazines. When asked about the new publication and its format, Doni replied, “Rarely do these magazines intersect, even though the number of women participating in auto sports is on the rise. A lot of women aren’t satisfied riding on the back of a bike, or in the passenger seat of her ol’ man’s hot rod. They want to be in control of the machine, not just along for the ride.” Langdon and Horstman are on a mission, fill the gap between the types of magazines by having an outlet for the women who deserve the spotlight. Throttle Gals is that magazine.
Throttle Gal features women who build, ride and work on cars, bikes, trucks… anything with an engine! Its premiere issue featured Athena Ransom, owner of Vagabond Choppers as its cover story, along with Amy Baas and her daily driver ’48 Dodge truck; Janell Bennet and her intriguing collection of cars, and many other exciting and capable women. Upcoming features will include Leslie Porterfield, who holds a land speed record on the salt flats of Bonneville and Casey Coker from Coker Tire, along with many other fantastic women. Each issue also contains tech features, ranging from entry-level topics such as tire changing and fluid changes, to more advanced tech features such as forming metal, painting, and engine/drivetrain tech. Throttle Gals honors women from the past, who have pioneered our way, as well as those who are pushing the limits of today.
You can find Throttle Gal Magazine info online at www.throttlegals.com. Both print and digital versions of this pioneering magazine, and a full preview of issues will be posted on its web site.
For more information contact-
Doni Langdon – editor and publisher, and founder
doni@throttlegals.com
www.throttlegals.com
Utah House approves resolution calling for feds to stop policies aimed at reducing emissions– SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah House has passed a resolution questioning the science behind global warming and calling for federal officials to stop policies aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
The measure passed 56-17 on Tuesday and now goes to the state Senate.
The resolution says the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to regulate carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act is based on questionable science and could hurt the economy.
Ogden Republican Rep. Kerry Gibson introduced the resolution and later agreed to delete language referring to a climate data conspiracy and tricks used to support global warming data.Information from: Deseret News, http://www.deseretnews.com
— By A.P., Los Angeles Times, February 10, 2010 | 11:34 a.m.
–from Rogue
BIKERNET FREE CONTEST WINNER–The latest winner of the Free Contest is:
JAY JOHNSON from DELL RAPIDS, SD
Suggestion: JUST WANTED TO DROP A LINE SAYING THANKS FOR PUTTING THE TEXAS HARDTAILS RADIO PROGRAM UP. TELL RICK HE NOW HAS 5 WEEKLY LISTENERS.
Wanted: IT’S EFFIN COLD UP HERE. COULD USE SOME WARMING UP.
I’m sending Jay a Bikernet Beanie, a motorcycle scarf and some t-shirts. We have a tons of books, calendars, t-shirts, posters, and every now and then parts, to give away. You have to enter to win so click on the logo above and tell us what you think.
NEW BIKERNET 2010 CALENDARS REVIEW– Got my new Bikernet Calendars. Went up in the shop as soon as I got them.
..Chris T.
Tonight the last episode of AMERICAN CHOPPER AIRS– The last time we will see the Teutels? You know it was not long ago where it seemed every night there was a show on t.v that was based on bikes. We had the bike build offs, which was my favorite of them all, we had Build or Bust with Russell Mitchell, which was cool! Yeah it does not seem that long ago? I for one miss these show and even though I was never a big fan of OCC, the show still sparked interest and drew attention to the industry. Attention like we never saw before and may never see again?
The build off’s inspired and excited people and the Build or Bust show did the same. The next day after the Build or Bust show had aired, there would always be this discussion, “COULD YOU HAVE DONE IT?” Even if most in the discussion could not have pulled it off, it still sparked interest!
Right now the industry could use a spark! So with all the jokes and all the fun pointed at OCC, and yeah I have done it also, in a lot of ways they were good for the industry. Did I like their bikes? Not really, not my style. Did I appreciate some of the fab work and creativity? I sure did! I guess for those of us still around, it was a great time for anyone who loved bikes to see these shows. I for one, miss them. Later!Stealth
CLOSING THOUGHTS–Goddamnit, this world is nuts. American Chopper is gone. I never watched it. The EPA is under attack for over-regulation. A buddy recently told me, “There’s nothing we can do, the EPA will regulate everything.” That statement broke my heart. I believe that there always needs to be a balance, and freedom needs to Be a major factor in the equation. Another mantra is, “Education before legislation.” We don’t need to regulate everything, but we need to learn, so we can make our own decisions, goddamnit.
Did you know CARB, or the California Air Resourses Board got so powerful, they wrote their own laws, circumventing the legislators. Now, they are is serious trouble. Crazy times. It’s all about too much power and control.
On the creative front, Bev has published her second Outlaw MC photo book. And I’m finally going to write Ross Suderno’s bike feature, which will be launched next week.
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This just in from a build that’s being covered on BikernetMetric. This bike is being built by Terry at StreetWalker Exhaust or Envy Cycles in Phoenix.
We are also working on a series of articles on Wire Plus fine electronic products. In the meantime, let’s ride, or party, depending on the weather.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
