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NEW WEEKLY BIKERNET ART EXHIBIT–I Would like to introduce my Newest Release, “Vintage Indians”, a tribute to the early pioneers of American Motorcycle Racing.The Pre 1920’s Motorcycle’s are amazing machines to say the least. Since the S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary Celebration, my awareness of the Historical impact these pioneers had on the industry was heightened.
I am intrigued by the same dedication and ingenuity of this spirit still alive and moving the Motorcycle Industry forward today. The young man in the middle, Dan Reeder, primarily built and raced Harley Davidson’s. The other two racers are currently not officially identified. The setting, a beautiful day at the a Midwestern Race track.
— Stefanie Aziere-Sattler
Limited Edition Giclee Prints available
The Edition of 50, size 24×30, available on Premium Art paper-$250.00, on Canvas-$275.00
10 Artist Proofs available, 30×36 on canvas-$395.00
The Original Oil is available, $3,500.00
Please reply to this email to Order or feel free to contact Stefanie or Donnie at the following, we also have a 20% off Giclees on the website and Custom Paintings promotion.
Studio-660-827-6790
Stefanie-660-221-7792
Donnie-660-221-6790
Aziere Art Studio
6104 Blue Jay Blvd.
Sedalia, Mo.65301
www.chromedimpressions.com
HAD A TERRIFIC V-TWIN SHOW EXPERIENCE THEN A TERRIFIED ONE– After I saw what was making that funny scraping noise under my truck, I got a little shaky thinking the worst is about to happen. Good Thing I had a full tank of gas or it would have went up in flames for sure. Well, after looking at my predicament, and getting on the phone with AAA, Fire trucks, State Troppers, Wreckers pulling up. And getting everything under control.
I decided to take another room for the night, hit the hot tub with an adult beverage and make the best of the night till morning. I think I have the only new gas tank for a short bed truck in the whole Midwest, because it took 3 hours of straight calling to find this tank. Got it delivered to the shop in record time. Course there is other problem they found wrong also. Seems the fire fighter cut the fill hose and it needed to be replaced so back to the supply house we go. All said and done I was on the road by 4:00 pm Monday evening.
Fun Times
–Michael Boen
THE BEAT GOES ON AS SONNY AND CHER FORD MUSTANGS BRING TOP BIDS AT RM AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CARS OF FORT LAUDERDALE EVENT–Sonny and Cher Mustangs amongst top sellers at RM Auctions ?Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale? auction, February 6th -8th in Florida.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (February 9, 2009) ? The beat goes on in the classic car market as RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event held February 6th – 8th attracted strong interest with total sales surpassing $11 million.
Regarded as Florida?s premier collector car event, the annual three-day sale at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center offered a full range of American and European collector cars, from a 1927 Austin Seven to a custom 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 built by Steve Sanderson and George Barris.
Among the over 400 classic cars offered for bids was a pair of customized 1966 Ford Mustang Convertibles built by Hollywood’s legendary “King of the Kustomizers”, George Barris, who made a special appearance at the show. One of the top sellers of the weekend, the inseparable pair of Mustangs, which were customized by Barris for sixties entertainment icons Sonny and Cher, brought $198,000. Another unique Barris creation known as “Fire Bug”, originally built as a promotional vehicle for the LA Fire Department, sold for $49,500.
?The collector car world continues to provide many notable opportunities for both buyers and sellers regardless of the challenges of the current economy,? said RM Auctions? Donnie Gould, a 30-year veteran of the classic car industry.
?The solid attendance and results of this year?s Fort Lauderdale event reinforces that the interest and enthusiasm for collector cars remains strong,? he added.
As the gavel fell for the final time over the weekend, sales for the Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event, including memorabilia, totaled $11,588,100 with a 66% sell-through rate. The top seller of the weekend was a magnificent 1936 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster which fetched $220,000.
Other highlights included:
??1948 Ford Sportsman Convertible Coupe – $199,100
???1954 Buick Skylark Convertible – $187,000
???1939 Packard Model 1708 Convertible Sedan – $176,000
???1970 Mustang Boss 429 – $165,000
???1952 Schwinn Black Phantom bicycle – $7,700
In addition to the auction excitement, RM joined forces with AutoNation and Heritage Fort Lauderdale during the Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event weekend for the inaugural Wheels fundraising benefit. The Friday evening party set amongst the cars featured a silent auction and live entertainment by Florida?s popular dance band, ?The Fabulons?. All proceeds from the charity auction will benefit Heritage Fort Lauderdale, incorporating Stranahan House, the Historical Society, the Seminole Museum at Okalee and the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
RM Auctions will return to Florida next month for the prestigious Automobiles of Amelia Island auction at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Hotel on March 14th, 2009.
For further information on this event or full sales results from the Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event, please visit www.rmauctions.com
BIKERNET INVESTIGATION, INNOVATION NEVER STOPS– The scent of freshness…A new supermarket opened in Pulaski, Wisconsin. It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain.
When you pass the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and you experience the scent of fresh cut hay.In the meat department there is the aroma of charcoal grilled steaks and brats.
In the liquor department, the fresh, clean, crisp smell of tapped Miller Lite. When you approach the egg case, you hear hens cluck and cackle and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma of bacon and eggs frying.
The bread department features the tantalizing smell of fresh baked bread & cookies.
I don’t buy toilet paper there any more.
–Pete
CHOPPERTOWN UPDATE–Just a quick update on what’s been happening at Choppertown.
#1. We are now distributing Hot Rod DVDs including David Perry’s super cool “Hot Rod Pinups” DVD! Please have a look at the graphic below or go to our store and find what DVDs you need.
#2. Please also remember that we’ve launched the Choppertown Nation site! It’s kind of like Facebook for bikers, rodders, skaters, and whoever. Make a FREE profile, post pics, videos, chat, and make friends from around the world. Please let everyone know, OK?
#3. Scotty’s Harbortown Bobber took 2nd place at the Grand Nationals! If you get a chance, please go to his profile on Choppertown Nation and send congratulations. The new film is coming along well and we’ll have a teaser for you guys in a few weeks. It’s taking a while but we want it to be the best film we can make for you.
#4. Lastly, if you didn’t hear, renowned Swedish painter Bosse Jensen is designing two custom t-shirts just for Choppertown. The first one looks bitchin’ and is available HERE. The second is coming soon. Please support this artist and pick up a shirt when you can.
FEMA presents: CIECA’s BikeSafety 2009–Motorcycling should be functional, fun and safe. There are now an estimated 313 million riders around the world who use their bikes for commuting, touring, racing or for professional purposes.But how prepared are they to stay safe on the road?
A recent international conference held by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Development, Lillehammer 2008) noted that “a lack of experience and inappropriate training for new riders were reported as major factors in crashes”.
The BikeSafety 2009 survey of rider trainers takes a fresh look at how training can address the main accident causation factors of crashes involving motorcyclists.
Are you a rider trainer? Do you want to make a difference? And would you like to win a SUZUKI SIXteen 150cc scooter?
Fill out and return this questionnaire (in the language of your choice) by March 22nd and you could win the following:
1. A Suzuki SIXteen 150cc scooter
2. A guided tour around the MV AGUSTA factory in Varese, Italy (travel included)
3. 2 tickets to the MotoGP event of your choice
4. 2 tickets to the Superbike event of your choice
Questionnaire
Questionnaire English: http://www.cieca.be/download/20090203SurveyEN(3).doc
Questionnaire Fran?ais: http://www.cieca.be/download/20090203SurveyFR(3).doc
Questionnaire Deutsch: http://www.cieca.be/download/20090203SurveyDU(3).doc
A jury composed of CIECA, FIM, ACEM and FEMA will decide on the winners in early April.
Winners will receive their awards at CIECA’s BikeSafety 2009 workshop at the ADAC Rhein-Main training centre near Frankfurt, Germany on June 15 2009.
For more information:
http://www.cieca.be/CIECARidTraSur_EN.PP (for English)
http://www.cieca.be/CIECARidTraSur_Fr.PP (for French)
http://www.cieca.be/CIECARidTraSur_DU.PP (for German)
Make a difference – be a part of BikeSafety 2009!
This event is kindly sponsored by “Motorcycle Art” and “Suzuki”—-
FEMA – Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations
Rue des Champs 62, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 736 9047 / Fax: +32 2 736 9401
http://www.fema.ridersrights.org>
TOP TEN BIKERNET.COM COUNTRY & WESTERN SONGS–10. I Hate Every Bone In Her Body But Mine
9. I Ain’t Never Gone To Bed With an Ugly Woman But I’ve Woke Up With a Few
8. If The Phone Don’t Ring, You’ll Know It’s Me
7. I’ve Missed You, But My Aim’s Improvin’
6. Wouldn’t Take Her To A Dogfight ‘Cause I’m Scared She’d Win
5. I’m So Miserable Without You It’s Like You’re Still Here
4. My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend And I Miss Him
3. She Took My Ring and Gave Me the Finger
2. She Gets Better Lookin’ with Every Beer
And the Number One Country & Western song is…
1. It’s Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chewed My A*s All Day.
–Jim Waggaman
THE NEW MODEL EQUALIZER–Talk about ‘road rage’! Just what a motorcyclist needs for riding on I-the freeway. Designed as an equalizer to combat the inconceivable and unpredictable lane changes and other traffic related anomalies perpetrated by the cell phone using, motor home/SUV driving morons in in this country(and elsewhere)on the rest of us.
I gotta get me one of these.
–Torch
THE YANKIWI CHECKS IN ON THE SEMA EFFORT TO SUPPORT MOTORCYCLING–Mike Tomas wrote: Over the years I have noticed that the American custom bike and parts industry has not been adequately represented by an organization that has horsepower behind it. While there are organizations that represent certain segments of it, none I believe will come anywhere close to going to bat for our needs than SEMA.
I have been following SEMA for approx. 25 years and I have seen what it has done for the automotive aftermarket and it is pretty impressive.
> Another one of the benefits of joining SEMA will most likely be to have our own show section within SEMA at Las Vegas. With tens of thousands and sometimes reported at 100,000 attendees from all over the world converging on Las Vegas, one can only dream of the new and increased exposure we will all get by displaying our wares there. Exposing ourselves to new markets and new people is a big marketing plus for us all.
I believe the time is long over due for us dealers both large and small and individual parts suppliers to stand up and join an organization that has horsepower and clout behind it. Of course a key component to our membership will be to have reasonable fees which I would like to see held at between $75.00 to $100.00 per year. If the fees are reasonable then our membership will be large and therefore have some numbers. High fees will only stifle our end goal. Let’s do it to it and be heard!!!!!!
I appreciate Mike’s comments and would like to add a couple of points. Fortunately anyone can join SEMA from major manufacturers to individual riders. They have a varied and reasonable pricing structure. If we are accepted as a council, it will be up to us to us to decide what issues to attack or support. SEMA has vast resources which we will respect and use as we find necessary to keep our sport free and vibrant. We also have a vast network of Motorcycle rights associations across the country and around the world. I would hope they could come to the aid of the automotive aftermarket in times of need. Tough times are ahead for both the hot rod industry and us chopper freaks. If we stand together we could present a very compelling voice.–Bandit
S&S RESCUES BIKERNET CARBURETOR DESTINED FOR THE 5-BALL FACTORY RACER–You should be receiving your carb soon. It was sent out on Tuesday. I?ve attached some pictures. The retail cost for the rebuild is $170.00.
Our rebuild program covers way more than just carbs. We will rebuild any S&S part, and we will even install a S&S Hot Set Up Kit in a stock engine. I was not sure if you were aware of the scope of the program.
–Bruce Tessmer
S&S
Next week we plan to publish a report on this S&S E Carb rebuild and the S&S rebuild program.–Wrench
NEW BIKE RALLY COMING–There is a new bike rally and show coming up in August I would like you to keep your eye on for the group. It will be the first ever that Old Town Temecula shuts down a couple of streets for the event. The website is www.helpride.com. The website is up with minimal info so far.
Register friday, bike rally, show, poker walk (through Old Town) on Saturday, concert Saturday night, then shop & dine on Sunday. They are looking for sponsors and vendors. Registration and detailed event information will be added to the site soon.
They would like to have an antique category in the bike show as well as the usual ones – do you know of anyone who specializes in that area?
There is also a great new place to eat in Old Town that is very biker friendly. It is called the 5th Ave Dog House. It is on 5th Ave behind that big three story building going in on Front St. They have hot dogs, tri-tip, salads, nachos, beer ($3 & $4), wine and are working on biker parking in the back, horseshoes and pool. A little red shack with a lot of atmosphere.
–Corinna Coram
951-775-9967 cell
ckcoram@yahoo.com
Pro-activity of motorcycle rights organizations and social entrepreneurship–Social entrepreneurship although not altogether a recent concept, has recently gained much attention from academics and practitioners alike with regards to its potential in discovering innovative avenues towards social/economic progress and development. However, in order for social entrepreneurship to prosper, a better understanding is needed about how to make it sustainable in the long run in the face of limited resources and access.
Funding from interested multinationals and affluent individuals is seen as a possible answer but it is a short-term solution at best. Partnerships between big businesses and social entrepreneurs may provide one way of resolving resource constraints, addressing societal problems and serving previously under-served communities and markets in a sustainable manner.
I believe that the case for businesses to get directly involved with social enterprises in their core business practices is extremely strong.
If managed correctly such partnerships can result in a multitude of benefits for the business including increased opportunity for corporate responsibility combined with profitability, enhanced reputation and local license to operate, improved integration in new markets and the increased ability to assess the needs of and access to consumers at the base of the economic pyramid.
For every long lasting and beneficial partnership there is a need for understanding at an intimate level what the requirements and needs are of each party. However, many companies and social entrepreneurs may not understand how to initiate, assess and sustain these types of relationships. Some of the challenges that such potential partnerships might face include the lack of proper available information on how to access the right finances, the ability to pitch a partnership to a large business, working on a much larger scale and having to grapple with detailed legal contracts for social entrepreneurs. On the flip side, businesses would have to consider possibilities of internal resistance and reputational risks.
Ideas cost us nothing -but an idea like “No Mandatory Helmet Law” that can change the world for the better is simply priceless.
And ideas are our most powerful tools -they are the thin, almost invisible, end of a wedge that can open many doors, that can shed light in some pretty dark places, that can change the way we do business -they are the seeds of all deliberate change.
This week, I’d like to invite you to:
– think about ideas
– dream up new ideas that can help change the motorcycle rights world
– note ideas that have proven themselves in one place and think about how they might work in others
– take a fresh look at old ideas and see what can be done with them
– think about problems and how they might be solved
– and above all, keep the questions open, even when you come up with answers.
Then tell us what you’ve discovered, imagined, remembered, or created.
We don’t often think about thinking, but Thomas Jefferson had some comments on ideas that are worth repeating here:
He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.
For Jefferson himself and his readers at least -and for those of us in the social entrepreneurial movement by definition -the “idea” is to encourage and facilitate the spread of those ideas which are “for the moral and mutual instruction of man, and improvement of his condition”.
In the world of commercial entrepreneurship, failure is a badge of honor. Nearly all seasoned entrepreneurs have stories to tell about early ventures that did not work out?but which taught them the lessons they needed to make later efforts successful.
Not so in the world of philanthropy and do-good-ism. Social entrepreneurs rarely feel comfortable talking about the many mistakes they will have necessarily made along the way?and the risks they have taken that didn?t pan out.
Foundations, likewise, are often criticized for narrowly focusing on projects with attainable short term goals, thus eschewing the risk of edgier (or experimental) initiatives that may be more effective, but less tested.
What?s at stake here? For every Google that reaps praise and profit, there were dozens of earlier incarnations of the same kind of technology (AltaVista, Lycos, some ABATEs, CBAs, MMAs, etc.) that ultimately folded, but in so doing, created the space for a major step change forward in the field as a whole.
Likewise, for every Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Tony “Pan” Sanfelippo, John “Rogue” Herlihy, or Richard Quigley inscribed in our history books, there were dozens of earlier forgotten leaders and organizations that brought ideas such as civil rights/motorcyclist rights to a place where they could go mainstream.
?Are we too cautious when it comes to taking risks on social change projects?
?Are we selling the overall effectiveness of the sector for surer short term gains?
?Or is something else going on?
Why does the social enterprise/non-profit world take a more cautious approach to risk and failure? Is this justified?
Is it because when you?re dealing with philanthropic money you need to be more careful than when dealing with for-profit investors?
And most importantly, what are the benefits of failure when working for social change?
We need a whole trove of failure case-studies that would be equally as important to learn from as case-studies concentrating on successful initiatives.
–Michael Greenwald
LOUISVILLE EASYRIDERS SHOW REPORT–Slingshot is a neat bike with an 08 127CI engine and sports a Hailbrand car rear wheel. Owned by Scott Williams of Cincinnati OH. The matte black with red wheels 1941 EL is owned by Tom Patman of Vallonia, IN.
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