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CHRIS KALLAS DISCOVERS BANDIT’S FIRST H-D–At least the ad.”Here’s an ad I came across that might kindle some fond memories,” Chris said, “since I know you had a gold ’69 sporty. Cool bike in a cool rare color.”
Actually that was my first H-D in 1969, but it was a metallic chocolate brown. Someday I’ll find another one.–Bandit
BUELL ANNOUNCES 2008 INSIDE PASS TRACK DAY SCHEDULE– 10-stop schedule features on-track test rides of all-new 1125R. East Troy, Wis. (February 15, 2008) – Buell Motorcycle Company today announced the 2008 Inside Pass track day schedule, with stops at 10 of the nation’s finest race tracks.
Beginning its second full season, the Inside Pass program starts March 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway and concludes Nov. 17 at Northern California’s Infineon Raceway, with coast-to-coast stops in between featuring premier facilities such as Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Road America, Barber Motorsports Park, Virginia International Raceway, and more.
With limited enrollment, catered lunches, and free gifts including a T-shirt and knee pucks for all participants, Inside Pass is the premier track day experience for Buell enthusiasts and owners of all brands of motorcycles. Inside Pass also offers the unique opportunity to test the company’s products in a track environment through the Inside Pass Demo program, including the Lightning XB12Ss, Firebolt XB12R and the all-new 1125R.
Complete 2008 Inside Pass schedule:
March 10: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL
April 22: Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds, AL May 19: Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA
June 10: Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
September 3: Mid-Ohio, Lexington, OH
September 23: Eagles Canyon Raceway, Decatur, TX
October 2: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
October 12: New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
November 3: Willow Springs International Motorsports Park, Rosamond, CA
November 17: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA
Dates and locations are subject to change. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details and to register, visit buell.com.
HOME TECH TIP FROM BIKERNET–A man wakes up in the hospital, bandaged from head to foot. The doctor comes in and says, ‘Ah, I see you’ve regained consciousness. Now, you probably won’t remember, but you were in a pile-up on the freeway. You’re going to be okay, you’ll walk again and everything, but….. something happened. I’m trying to break this gently, but the fact is, your willy was chopped off in the wreck, and we were unable to find it.’
The man groans, but the doctor goes on, ‘You’ve got $9000 in insurance compensation coming to you, and we have the technology now to build you a new willy that will work as well as your old one did – better in fact! But the thing is, it doesn’t come cheap. It’s $1000 an inch.’
The man perks up at this.
‘So,’ the doctor says, ‘it’s for you to decide how many inches you want. But it’s something you’d better discuss with your wife. I mean, if you had a five inch one before, and you decide to go for a nine incher, she might be a bit put out. But if you had a nine inch one before, and you decide only to invest in a five incher this time, she might be disappointed. So it’s important that she plays a role in helping you make the decision.’
The man agrees to talk with his wife. The doctor comes back the next day.’So,’ says the doctor, ‘have you spoken with your wife?’
‘I have,’ says the man.
‘And has she helped you in making the decision?’
‘She has,’ says the man.
‘And what is it?’ asks the doctor.
‘We’re getting a new kitchen.’
–from Rev Carlr
TRASK EFI SPORTSTER TURBO–TRASK Performance now has bolt-on turbo kits available for H-D’s Sportster. The kits are designed specifically for use on 2007 and 2008 EFI equipped Sportsters.
The complete kits are said to be easy to fit for any competent H-D mechanic and produce a claimed 113.3bhp at 6200rpm with 110ft lbs torque from an otherwise stock 2007, 1200R.
Each kit is supplied with a highly modified Garrett GT Series turbocharger, billet plenum with built-in velocity stack, billet breathers, ceramic or chrome pipes, hi-flow injectors and a high performance clutch spring.
TRASK PERFORMANCE
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Tel: 623 879 8488
Fax: 623 879 8470
E-mail:
mailto:info@turboyourharley.com
http://www.turboyourharley.com
HOOKER LOOKING FOR BUILDERS USING THEIR PIPES–Will give free Hooker t-shirt to anyone who sends us shots of Hooker pipes on their bike. Hooker Headers is looking for pictures of their pipes on bikes to put on their website. Everyone who sends in a picture will get a free Hooker t-shirt! You can send pictures to
Holley Performance Products
billtichenor@holley.com>
ROLAND SANDS DESIGNS UNVEILS “DIESEL” WHEEL DESIGN FOR 2008– October 26, 2007 (La Palma, Calif.) – The team at Roland Sands Design continues to revolutionize what a billet motorcycle wheel can be with their new design the “Diesel.” New for 2008, the Diesel wheel is available in RSD’s exclusive Contrast Cut finish and for the first time, a brilliant chrome finish. With numerous wheel design awards under Roland’s belt as well as a 250GP Road Racing Championship, he designed the Diesel to perform as good as it looks.
The rolled rim lip is new for 2008 and features CNC-machined speed dots along the rim, a look that is completely unique to RSD. The seven spokes are both lightweight and strong, flowing smoothly into the detailed rim lip. Like all the RSD wheels, the matching brake rotor and pulley are available for each design and built in every size imaginable for your V-Twin.
Sportbike owners can get their Diesel wheels, featuring the new and improved Performance Machine Cush drive.
The RSD wheel line is manufactured by industry pioneer Performance Machine and is available now through your local Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited dealer.
Visit www.rolandsands.com for more information and to see the complete line up of RSD product.
BIKERNET ANTIQUE REPORTS– Got a hold of some old ER mags from the ’70s; this blew me away, rigid frames $189.00 , oil coolers $12.50 , primo belt drives $195.00.
I say fuck the Assalt Weapan you need to start working on a time machine!!!
–Ron
–Texas
AD BOIVIN OPENS UP THE SNOW BIKE MARKET WITH THE EXPLORER– From the World Leader SnowBike Manufacturer and inventor of the Snow Hawk, AD Boivin presents its new product, the EXPLORER.
“The EXPLORER is the result of 10 years of our SnowBike expertise,” says President Denis Boivin. “It’s time for the Powersports community to really discover the SnowBike Sport. All owners of Motocross, Enduro and Supermoto bikes have now the opportunity to discover this unique dimension to ride a bike on snow. This product also answers the many requests we have for an intermediate vehicle between the Junior series and the big bore 800cc,” says Mr. Boivin.
This totally new and innovative All Terrain / All season system is a fully adjustable system that fits almost any brand of motocross, enduro and supermoto motorcycles.
The TAS (Twin Axis Ski) is a copy of the extraordinary Snow Hawk ski. Its ability to stay on the ground while the bike is leaning gives increased stability on hard packed snow.
Quick release pins allow the track to move from the front to the back of the bike within seconds.The WTA (Weight Transfer Adjustment) will give total freedom to the rider by adjusting the track according to the riding conditions. This versatility is unequal in the industry.
Another exclusive device on the EXPLORER is the TAA (Track Attack Angle). This adjustment is allowed by a slotted front ski adaptor which permits to raise the front of the bike up to 4 inches. By adjusting the height, the attack angle of the track will vary and give an optimal traction in any conditions.
On top of being fully adjustable, light, all terrain and all season, the EXPLORER keeps the original parts of the motorcycle. By leaving the swing arm, the brake, the disk brake and the shock absorber in place, the EXPLORER is easy to install and adds an average of only 30 pounds to the original weight of the bike.
After the Snow Hawk and the ZX2 Composite Suspension, AD Boivin is once again coming up with a high quality, nicely designed and efficient product. See your local dealer for more infos and order yours. For videos and pictures visit www.adboivin.com .
FORGE-TEC INTRODUCES A NEW 3D WHEEL RATCHET– Oxnard, CA- Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels and Accessories announced today the introduction of the Ratchet, a new 3D wheel designed exclusively for their FHO Program?For Harleys Only. The Ratchet is available in all popular sizes and applications (’84-’08?including ABS equipped models) and has matching rotors and pulleys. Harley dealers can also buy any one of Forge-Tec’s 13 other wheel designs, but these can also be found at other types of bike shops. No FHO wheels will be found at a dealership except Harley-Davidson stores.
All FHO wheels will be kept in stock at Forge-Tec’s warehouse (only in the most popular sizes) and dealers orders will be shipped in record time?No more waiting 12-16 weeks for a set of wheels! These wheels are available in black powder coated, show polished, luxurious chrome and new for ’08, all styles (except the Legacy and the Nomad) will be available in our Midnight Series?black anodized finish combined with classic machining gives these wheels a totally “badass” look.
All processes are completed in-house, utilizing only state-of-the-art equipment and highly sophisticated process technologies. All Forge-Tec wheels are rotary forged utilizing one of their proprietary forge presses using only “virgin” aircraft grade 6061 aluminum?.there’s no recycled aluminum in their products.
All wheels go out shipped with the rotors and pulley attached and torqued to OEM specs which eliminates a lot of guess work at the dealer level and ensures that wheels arrive to their customers in perfect condition.
For further information on complete wheels, please contact Forge-Tec Motorcycle directly at 888-367-4385. Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels and Accessories, 950 Richmond Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030. Dealer inquiries invited!
WEEKLY BIKERNET PHOTO ART EXHIBIT– Hitting the highway – 10 days until Daytona
Live it up,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:whiplash@photo.net
HOMEWARD BOUND SPECIAL OPS SOLDIER REWARDS HIMSELF WITH CUSTOM BUILT CHOPPER– The sudden clamor of two inbound HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters cut short Ash Spurlin and his squad’s hushed conversations. Spurlin, a Special Ops Squad Leader with the US Army, ordered his men to start their final gear check and to form a circle of security around the landing zone. Once the area was secured, Spurlin marked their position with an infrared strobe. The Blackhawk’s landed easily. Within 60 seconds, both helicopters and men were airborne.
No lights, no talking, just his own thoughts to deal with for the next fifteen minutes of flight. With the side doors open, the cool Afghan air was a nice break from the stifling heat on the ground. Spurlin positioned himself with his legs hanging out the side door of the Blackhawk and used his night vision goggles to scan the area below for possible hostile fire. The wind pushing against his helmet and moving his pant legs only reminded him of riding his Road King back home in California. No lights, no talking, just thoughts of cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway. No sweaty body armor, or M4 rifle, just a t-shirt, boots and his favorite jeans. Instead of the heinous helicopter engine, it was a V-Twin roaring. Right then Spurlin knew that while he couldn’t control when he would return home, he could still make plans for what he would do once there. He would ride his newest custom built chopper!
As his helicopter touched down on the rooftop of a Taliban stronghold, all six men looked at one another, each knowing what the other was thinking, but no one saying a word. Within seconds the men are out, the helicopters are gone, and so are the thoughts of grabbing that V-twins throttle. Anyway, this is a different type of adrenaline rush. The mission completed, Spurlin debriefs his superiors, eats and logs onto his Yahoo account. He is intent on finding from friends in the industry who they’d recommend for his next build. That’s how he found Guilty Customs and Errant, his next and third custom motorcycle.
Errant, part of Guilty Customs “Last Chance” line, caught Spurlin’s attention with its 70’s dragster styled influences. Spurlin comments about his decision to have his next chopper built by Guilty Customs: “Since I had two bobber styled bikes that were similar in looks, I wanted something different, but dependable and affordable. One of my friends told me about Guilty Customs so I called and spoke with Cj. We talked for about an hour. I didn’t feel like it was a business call, which is when I knew 100 percent, this company was the kind of business I’d always heard my father and grandfather talk about. Not cookie cutter $65,000 choppers or assembly line bikes, but actual one-on-one discussions about my next bike.””Having the opportunity to build a bike for Ash is an honor. We are extremely proud that he will be riding a Guilty chopper” says CJ Hanlon, owner of Guilty Customs. “Each time we speak with Ash, either before or after a mission, it poignantly reminds us of the sacrifices these soldiers (and their families) are making to defend our country. Even the companies that supply our parts have a unique interest in this build. Everyone wants to make this bike really special for Ash.”
Spurlin and Hanlon have even started talks about a cross-country ride to raise monies for the widows and families of soldiers killed in battle. It gives us one more reason to want to see this soldier return safely home.
Guilty Customs, LLC (www.guiltycustoms.com) is a custom motorcycle company that is quickly establishing itself in the custom chopper industry by bringing to the public innovative, dependable and affordable custom motorcycles and parts.
RARE ANTIQUES TO BE FEATURED IN AMERICAN IRON AND ON BIKERNET IN THE FUTURE–That’s a ’22 Cleveland. We have a Pierce single from the teens and a 1931 BMW exclusive for Bikernet. All are incredible restorations.
BIKERNET.COM FAMILY COUNSELOR DISCUSSES PREGNANCY–An 18 year-old girl tells her Mum that she has missed her period for two months.Very worried, the mother goes to the Chemist and buys a pregnancy kit. The test result shows that the girl is pregnant.Shouting, cursing, crying, the mother says, “Who was the pig that did this to you? I want to know!”
The girl picks up the phone and makes a call. Half an hour later a Ferrari stops in front of their house; a mature and distinguished man with grey hair and impeccably dressed in an Armani suit steps out of the Ferrari and enters the house.
He sits in the living room with the father, mother, and the girl and tells them:”Good morning, your daughter has informed me of the problem. I can’t marry her because of my personal family situation but I’ll take charge.I will pay all costs and provide for your daughter for the rest of her life.Additionally, if a girl is born I will bequeath her 2 retail stores, a townhouse, a beachfront villa and a ?2,000,000 bank account.
If a boy is born, my legacy will be a couple of factories and a ?4,000,000 bank account. If twins, they will receive a factory and ?2,000,000 each.
However, if there is a miscarriage, I’m not really sure what to do. What do you suggest?”
At this point, the girls father, who had remained silent, places a hand firmly on the man’s shoulder and tells him, “You screw her again.”
–from Rev CarlR
BIKERNETMETRIC 2ND WEEKLY NEWS IS UP–The crew is working tirelessly to bring you all the news from the Metric Cruiser Market. This is just the second week and we’re learning.
Bob Osias
Publisher
BikernetMetric.com
Metric Thunder
Motorcycle Parts & Accessories
(714) 744-8900
Thunderbob@bikernetmetric.com
THE WEDDING TEST– I was a very happy man. My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. There was only one little thing bothering me…It was her beautiful younger sister. My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two, wore very tight miniskirts, and generally was bra-less. It had to be deliberate.
One day her “little” sister called and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations. She was alone when I arrived, and she whispered to me that she had feelings and desires for me that she couldn’t overcome. She told me that she wanted me just once before I got married and committed my life to her sister.
Well, I was in total shock, and couldn’t say a word. She said, “I’m going upstairs to my bedroom, and if you want one last wild fling, just come up and get me.” I was stunned and frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs. I stood there for a moment, then turned and made a beeline straight to the front door. I opened the door, and headed straight towards my car.
Lo and behold, my entire future family was standing outside, all clapping! With tears in his eyes, my father-in-law hugged me and said, “We are very happy that you have passed our little test. We couldn’t ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family.” And the moral of this story is:
Always keep your condoms in your car.
–Jay
THE CROCKER NAME WILL SURVIVE TO RIDE AGAIN– I will be in L.A on Feb 28 to look at a possible new location for Crocker and hope to get up to the “Legend of the Motorcycle” in Half Moon Bay.
–Michael
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