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LUCKY DEVIL FAB EXPERT TURNS TO A CLASS MG–Howdy, I knocked off a little early today to catch up on paperwork and figured I’d drop ya’ll a line and show off the latest brand of madness!
Here is a few shots of the car project I told you about, as you can see I have the drivetrain in and body mocked up to make sure I have all the components on the way to get her back on the road.
I’ll pull the body back off to set up the gas tank and install everything I can before I mount the body
Don’t worry this is not a new direction for the shop. I don’t like to be under the dash or hangin over the fenders anymore than I have to, hehehe! My next major bike project coming up will be just as strange, a diesel-powered Hydro drive custom–after I finish the Root Beer Float?
–Kent
Riders Welcome in the Big Easy!Bike Week New Orleans at the Broken Spoke, May 6 to 10 – presented by Bikeweek, Broken Spoke & Easyriders–NEW ORLEANS, LA – Imagine a huge Broken Spoke Saloon with hot barmaids and biker contests and four days of non-stop headliner entertainment transported from Sturgis to the heart of ‘The Big Easy,’ the one and only New Orleans.
Add one of the biggest Easyriders Shows and “authentic” New Orleans cooking and culture, including charity plantation and riverfront rides and famous chefs mixing it up with famous bike builders in the “Chrome Kitchen.”
This all-inclusive event presented by Bikeweek.com, the Broken Spoke Saloon and Easyriders Events, May 6th to 10th will feature negotiated hotel accommodations, quality food, drinks and rides, with a hub of activity and nightly shows at the New Orleans Broken Spoke.
“No one throws a festival like New Orleans, and no one throws a party like Jay Allen and his Broken Spoke.”
Edgar Winter, BlackFoot, Farrell Webber Band, Aultimate Ozzy, Hells Bells (AC/DC tribute band), Seven Bridges Road (Eagles tribute band), and Houses of Holy (Led Zeppelin tribute band) have already been signed for this event.
The World’s Biggest Biker Bar, the Broken Spoke Saloon will be rolling its 18-wheelers into the ultimate party town to create the ultimate party in the French Quarter’s Warehouse District – complete with four days of live headliner music, Lucky Daredevil thrillshows, the Budweiser Burn Out, bike build offs and more.
The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation will be serving “authentic” New Orleans cuisine throughout the rally at “rally prices.”
No stranger to New Orleans, Jay has fond memories from his early 20’s when he was a “Lucky Dog” man, peddling Lucky Dog hot dogs and chili dogs on Bourbon & Toulouse street corners, and living “for cheap” in slave quarters on Esplanade Street.
D&D DEALER PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EXPAND TO DELIVER PERFORMANCE EXHAUST TO YOUR HOME TOWN–Here are our new dealers from last week
1) Cycle Ivan’s Inc 2831 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-588-2302
2) Cycle Heaven 3770 Hwy 69 N Lufkin, TX 75904 936-634-8404
–Jennifer
ICECREAM AND– We’ve been feeding the cow and cleaning up the mess for years. Except under Bushies regime, we didn’t get any of the icecream or the milk, or leather, or well, any goddamned thing from that cow except holes in our shoes and a pile of stinky dung. The cream has settled up on top like it always does. So we’re supposed to be pissed if someone offers to send a little our way? Ok, sounds like a plan to me. I’ll just keep voting for the assholes because it’s just not reasonable to actually want anything different.
–Robert Raby
Austria
CONFEDERATE MOTOR COMPANY, PREMIER LUXURY MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURER, GOES PUBLIC AND COMPLETES FINANCING– Birmingham, AL – Confederate Motors, Inc. (the “Company”), formerly known as French Peak Resources Inc. (OTCBB: CFED), announced that on February 12, 2009, the Company completed a stock-for-stock merger with Confederate Motor Company, Inc.
According to company founder and chief executive officer Matt Chambers, the combined company will operate under the name Confederate Motors, Inc. and will assume and execute Confederate’s hand-crafted motorcycle business as its sole business.
The Company also announced the closing of a private placement financing to accredited investors which closed concurrently with the merger. After completing to the merger and the private placement and a 3.167420814-for-1 reverse stock split effective on January 20, 2009, the Company has 11,050,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
“The successful completion of this transaction is a major milestone for Confederate,” Chambers said. “This transaction enables us to broaden our investor base, create a liquid market for our stock, and financially support the accelerated growth of our business as we strive to become the global leader in the premium motorcycle space. We are extremely excited about Confederate’s prospects for growth even in this challenging market environment.”
For additional information on Confederate Motors, and our F 131 Hellcat, B 120 Wraith or C 131 Fighter motorcycles, please visit www.confederate.com.
NEW FROM ERIC HERRMANN– Here’s the latest painting from the Compound. 1200 Horsepower got my attention. Hope you enjoy.
?Chicayne?, one of the most famous street machines in the world, is the subject of Eric Herrmann?s latest four month painting project. Anyone remotely interested in cars, knows of this fire breathing, twin turbo, 1200 H.P. 1962 Chevy Biscayne that possesses blinding acceleration, like 60 to 160 mph in under 3 seconds.
?Chicayne? was built by Rad Rides by Troy, for Billet Specialties, the premier Hot Rod supplier in the world. When Billet Specialties wanted a fine art painting created to immortalize this famous vehicle, there was only one choice, Eric Herrmann.
The $35,000.00, four month project, measuring 42? x 48?, took Eric to Troy?s Midwestern shop several times for reference photos and color details.
Wheels were shipped to Eric?s studio so he could match colors perfectly. Just as in the build of the car, nothing was overlooked. Some of the closely inspected details include the lettering on the fuel injectors and serpentine belt.
??I felt I had to do this car justice as far as the technical accuracy of the painting is concerned? states Eric. ?Both Troy and Billet Specialties went to great lengths to build this stunning vehicle.?
Eric is also known for the hidden details within his artwork, and ?Chicayne? has several. I included several flying ?B?s?, a Billet Specialties Logo, Troy?s Logo – The Gear, and a mischievous mouse, says Eric.
The original painting was unveiled to the public for the first time at the Barrett- Jackson Auto Auction 2009, and was covered on Speed TV. Speed TV also covered a work Eric had in progress during the event. Watch for Eric & his art on reruns of The Barrett-Jackson 2009 coverage. Comments on this intricate painting were well received from notables such as GM Corvette Designers, Sherwin Williams Paint Execs, Drag Racing Legends, and Premier Hot Rod Builders.
ILLINOIS STATE GOVERNMENT ATTACKS GUNS–Illinois is trying its best to strip guns out of the hands of citizens. While lawmakers know that they can’t overtly do this .. because of this pesky little thing called the Second Amendment .. they know that enough government regulation will eventually destroy an industry. So Illinois is considering a law to require gun owners to maintain a policy of liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 … this is HB0687, the Firearm Owners ID-Insurance bill “Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that any person who owns a firearm in this State shall maintain a policy of liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000 specifically covering any damages resulting from negligent or willful acts involving the use of such firearm while it is owned by such person. Provides that a person shall be deemed the owner of a firearm after the firearm is lost or stolen until such loss or theft is reported to the police department or sheriff of the jurisdiction in which the owner resides. Provides that the Department of State Police shall revoke and seize a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card previously issued under this Act if the Department finds that the person to whom such card was issued possesses or acquires a firearm and does not submit evidence to the Department of State Police that he or she has been issued in his or her name a liability insurance policy in the amount of at least $1,000,000 specifically covering any damages resulting from negligent or willful acts involving the use of such firearm while it is owned by such person. Effective January 1, 2010.” “When your goal is absolute control over the population controlling the population’s access to weapons is crucial. These politicians know that guns legally owned by law-abiding citizens are not the problem. Remember that government has one power that the rest of us do not have .. government, and only government, can use force to accomplish its goals. We should always be very wary of any politician who exhibits fear at the thought of private citizens having the ability to defend themselves.” –from the tinman
2009 BAGGER FLOORBOARD SPACERS–If you?re lucky enough to have picked up one of the awesome H-D Baggers, Softbrake has just what the doctor ordered to make a great ride even better. Just introduced the Softbrake Floorboard Spacers for ?09 models get you out of that ?tucked in? pose where boots get burned, legs overheat and pipes stained with boot rubber. Available for rider boards only, the spacers move floorboards out approximately 1?and are a quick, hassle free bolt on install. Depending on your bikes style you can order the spacers finished in show chrome or black powder coat.
As shown the complete kit goes for just $50.00 in black or chrome. For complete details call 714-680-0911 or catch them on the Web at www.Softbrake.com
SHASTA EVENT REPLACES HOLLISTER’S, A NEW TRADITION BEGINS–With Seth Doulton?s endorsement, Hollister?s cancellation & Keith Ball?s sponsorship (BIKERNET.COM) we expect a great turnout for the 2nd Annual Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle Rally held annually over 4th of July weekend at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds in Northern California.
The theme of our authentic motorcycle rally will always be to salute our American military whose sacrifice gives the biker community freedom to ride our motorcycles anywhere we want in the greatest country in the world.
Along with a 4-day event schedule that?s packed with bikers? traditions; perfect camping / RV spaces, kick-ass music, great vendors (yeah, real craftsmen!) & beautiful Pacific Northwest woods riding, South Bay Biker Productions presents AVTT?s sacred displays ? the Traveling Wall & Cost of Freedom. These displays are over a football field long & will be set up just outside the main entrance to the venue.
We invite everyone to come & pay their respects. Admission to the public is FREE. You must be 18 years & have valid ID old to eligible for admission; however, Sunday, July 5th is ?family day? until 6:00PM. Visit our website (www.shastarally.com
Tickets to the Shasta Rally are on sale for a limited time. Charge by phone, call: 87-SOUTHBAY) or through our online store – http://yhst-50498575555073.stores.yahoo.net/adpa.html : 4 nights/3 days is only $50 & 24 hr daily passes are $20. Sunday is ?family day? & folks from the surrounding towns get in for just $5. You can see that we are in tune with the economy & want to make sure our patrons can afford to attend.
Along with the Rally, our featured builder will be Mark Daley of Thunderstruck Custom Bikes / Medford, OR (www.thunderstruckcustombikes.com
Operation Gratitude (www.operationgratitude.com
SEMA SURVIVAL SEMINARS AVAILABLE– Next up in SEMA?s “Recession Survival Series” of special educational webinars: ?Taking Positive Control of Your Company: How to Save Your Business When the Economic News is Negative?. Thursday, February 26, 2009, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (PST) Richard Jones, Chairman & CEO, Management 2000, Inc. Click Here to Register Now Free for SEMA members or $29 for nonmembers. Who should register? CEOs, presidents, owners and executive-level decision-makers. Why should you register? Now is the time you must act to save your company. Richard?s presentation includes business success stories that you can implement immediately to avoid bankruptcy during this severe economic downturn. The SEMA Recession Survival Series is a new program focusing on topics specific to today?s challenges, including managing cash flow, retaining the best employees, managing inventory and leading your company through 2009 into the new business environment. The brief and to-the-point webinars are designed to give your staff the guidance they need to survive the turbulent economy and be poised to thrive when it recovers. –Nathan Ridnouer Senior Director of Member Services
BAKER TRANNY FOR SALE, MAKE OFFER–I have a fully polished baker torque box right side drive tranny for sale. Brand new never used-could not build the bike I wanted because of money issues. I paid $5200 for it-looking for offers- If you know anyone interested they can call me at 310-938-7016 and ask for Oscar.
QUOTE FROM BIG BEAR CHOPPERS–“LOVE, PEACE AND GREASE,” Andy writes at the bottom of his e-mails. That says it all.
AUSSIE T-SHIRTS OF THE WEEK–An entrepreneur in Australia is now offering t-shirts with my engine pictures on them. His web site just went live at:http://www.bandicoots.com.au/BikeTshirts.aspx
$39.95 Australian dollars is about $25.00 US. We’ll see if they sell.
–Daniel Peirce,
Lord of Light, Master of the Pixel
Trick Photography
911 Yellowstone Dr.
Grapevine, TX 76051
www.trickphotog.com
trickphotog@tx.rr.com
817-658-8053
Author of “The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine.” Signed copies available at trickphotog.com
BIKERNET’S SIN WU RELEASES BANDIT’S BANDANAS–Quick, the Bikernet Bandanas are here! Wrap your head, blow your nose, offer it to a lady or just fold it up and stick it in your pocket.
We offer two colors: Black with white trim or Orange with black & white trim.
We shopped around to find the softest cotton on planet so you can use your bandana with comfort, plus no stinkin? silk screening plastic to rub you wrong. Our pattern is dyed in to the 22? x 22? square adding elements of trouble; dice, cards, knife& tool and women.
Sold as a pair for perfect accessorizing.
Price will be $15 for both, including shipping. Hang on, they?ll be available in the Bikernet Black Market any day now?
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