Hey,
This is one of those happening weekends. So much is going on I don’t know which way to turn. So I’ll just drop the hammer and fly. Daytona bike week kicks off next weekend, so all the activities in Florida are boiling to the surface. We’re going down to check out the new Pirelli line-up, hit a party and sneak outta town.
I’ll sort my thoughts at the end and hope for the sun to shine. I need a ride.
BIKERNET SUNDAY JIMS TOOL, CRANKSHAFT GUIDE– This tool will spread crankcase pinion bearing rollers while reassembling right side engine case on to flywheel assembly.
No.1288 – Use on Twin Cam, Alpha and Beta 1999-present, and XB9R/XB9S 2003-present.
–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com
AMERICAN TRADE POLICY STUDY– America used to have a policy of protecting our wages against unfair competition from low-wage countries. We placed a tariff on imported goods made by workers who were paid substandard wages. We protected our national interest.
The idea was to encourage the companies that made those goods to pay better wages. This way their countries’ economies would improve and their workers would be able to buy the things that we make. Thus, the policy of protectionism was a way to improve living standards for workers everywhere, growing our own economy and improving our standard of living in the process.
The money collected from the tariffs was used for our common good: for example, it was spent on improving our country’s infrastructure and education system (including science, research and development) so we could retain and improve our competitive position, as well as retraining workers whose industries were affected by changes in trade patterns.
Protectionism was generally our country’s policy until a few decades ago. That was back when our country was OUR country — for We, the People — and our economy was OUR economy. And it worked. Our living standard continually improved. Then we changed to a “free trade” policy, meaning our workers work pretty much for “free” and big corporations are “free” to do anything they want. Additionally, without the revenue from tariffs, we have to tax our manufacturers more heavily, which makes them even less competitive internationally.
Since then average wages have stagnated and our pensions and health insurance have been disappearing, as have our savings. The country’s trade debt has been increasing alarmingly. And corporate control over all of us has become near-total. Corporations are able to get their way by intimidating employees with the fear of losing our jobs to outsourcing, and intimidate governments by threatening to move to lower wage countries.
So it is time to bring back protectionism. It worked.
–from Nick Roberts
DERRINGER CYCLES COMES TO BIKERNETMETRIC–We sent an investigative team to the four month old Derringer Cycles retail store in Los Angeles yesterday. They’re just down from the Peterson Museum on Fairfax.
Check the story in the Bikernetmetric area. The bikes are powered by Honda generator engines, but the rest is Made In America. We hope to bring you a complete build in the near future.
BIKENET PRE-SCHOOL OPEN ON SUNDAYS– The teacher asked the class to use the word ‘fascinate’ in a sentence.
Molly put up her hand and said, “My family went to my granddad’s farm and we all saw his pet sheep. It was fascinating.”
The teacher said, “That was good, but I wanted to use the word ‘fascinate’…not ‘fascinating’.”
Sally raised her hand. She said, “My family went to see Rock City and I was fascinated.”
The teacher said, “Well, that was good, Sally, but I wanted you to use the word ‘fascinate’.”
Little Johnny Humble raised his hand.
The teacher hesitated because she had been burned by Little Johnny before. She finally decided there was no way he could damage the word ‘fascinate’, so she called on him.
Johnny said, “My Aunt Gina has a sweater with ten buttons, but her tits are so big that she can only fasten eight.”
The teacher sat down and cried.
–from Bob Clark
INDEPENDENT GAS TANKS ARE ALIVE AND WELL– Kyle at Independent Gas Tank Co. is back in action, with new lower pricing and the same great quality. All products are still 100% made in USA. Watch for new products throughout 2008. Located in Gilbert AZ.
www.independentgastank.com
steeltanks@aol.com
P 480-633-6700
F 480-855-9647
PRAY FOR SURF!–This is a photo from Chris T of Pipeline in Hawaii during the heavy surf season. As a kid, in Jr. High School we lived to surf for years. I still use the slogan, “Pray for Surf,” as a catchphrase for wishing for anything perfect, like a beautiful day for a ride or for every part to fall in place on a project bike. So when I’m pleading for a deadline to come together or for her lips to meet mine at just the right time, I’m praying for surf. Get it?
GERMAN TRANSLATOR DISCOVERED SO EUROPEAN FEATURES WILL COME TO BIKERNET FROM HORST– Mossy from Noosa Australia here, my wife Beate and I met you and Nyla at Glenn’s place in Australia many moons ago. I’ll get straight to the point, she is German, she loves her choppers, maybe she could help you out with your translations?
— Regards Von Moss.
+ sum pics of our cycles
BIKERNET CARE PACKAGE SAVES THE DAY– Hey Bandit, I just got a little care package at my door!! A sorely needed surprise indeed! Got some bad news this morning that my godmother had passed away, and that left me down and out to say the least. She’s the reason I’m still here today, and why I have a somewhat productive career as well.
Your package was just the pick-me-up I needed!! Very cool indeed!
–Scotty G……
Ventucky, Ca
TRENDKILL PROCHARGED BIKE ANNOUNCED AT V-TWIN SHOW– Here’s another pic of Scott’s new ProCharged bike, Trendkill, from the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati.
Let me know if you need any additional information or imagery.
–Ken Conte
970.227.2588
We hope to bring you a tech on this new ProCharger in the near future with Ken’s help. Maybe a feature on this bike? It’s a good looking unit.–Wrench
CRUISIN’ FOR BURGERS AT CUSTERS LAST STAND”– Now here’s an image that has got to bring a smile to the face of anyone who ever went Cruisin’. Once again Larry Grossman has captured the very essence of those exciting days when Rockin’ and Roddin’ were everything, and his “CRUISIN’ FOR BURGERS” really brings it home! One look at this amazingly detailed, vibrantly colored work of art and it’s obvious the creator was cruisin’ there as well.
Larry’s masterpieces capture the very essence of those bygone days that were the beginning of today’s popular hot rod culture. He creates authentic scenes of “old school” rods, kustoms, bikes and babes, and what’s really cool is that he can replace any of the cars or crowd with your car(s) and you and/or your gal! CRUISIN’ FOR BURGERS AT CUSTARD’S LAST STAND is available along with Grossman’s other amazing works at
And if you want a custom version you can contact the studio at 818-907-8626 between 10-5 Pacific Standard Time.
BIKERNENT TOURISM BUREAU OPENS, GREEN VILLAGE HOTEL AND RESORT HURHGHADA (OPENING APRIL-2008)– Over recent years, the tourism industry has increasingly stressed the end of connecting of the need of connecting the tourists with nature and culture, therefore, a new tourism sector called “Nature tourism” or ” Ecotourism ” is born.
For the first time in Egypt, Pinally Green Village Resort was build to promote Nature Tourism in unique concept. It consists of 129 luxurious rooms and suits plus 7 chalets, swimming pool for adults and children, swimming pool bar, bar, caf? shop, playing courts, etc. It is a resort for those who want to experience the farm life, and is the first in Hurghada with its oriental atmosphere.
It consists of an Oriental restaurant affiliated with an open Patio with a built-in Oriental oven. Artificial lake surrounded by the Resort’s rooms, open air walking track, unique recreation area, greenery back area cultivated with fresh vegetables and fruits for the resort’s usage. Bordered with house a canal to raise water to irrigate the land by Sakieh and shadoof plough etc.
FOR MORE INFORMATION’S PLEASE REPLY THIS MAIL,OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE (NOT FINAL) http://greenvillage2008.4-all.org
–PINALLY CO,
GREEN VILLAGE HOTEL AND RESORT
HURHGHADA-EGYPT
TEL : 0020102501406
SOUTH DAKOTA BUSINESS WINS U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD, KUSTOM CYCLES, INC. IS A BLUE RIBBON SMALL BUSINESS– WASHINGTON, DC- Kustom Cycles, Inc. in Mitchell, South Dakota has been honored today with a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. Nominated by the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce, the award was given in recognition of the company’s dedication to excellence in several categories.
“Winners of the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award represent the country’s finest small business success stories,” said Tom Donohue, Chamber president and CEO. “Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy, representing more than 99% of all employers, creating three-fourths of all new jobs, and accounting for more than one-half of the nation’s gross domestic product.”
The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club, was designed to honor businesses that excel in a variety of selection criteria, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning.
Winners of the award from around the country will be honored at America’s Small Business Summit 2008 April 16 – 18, in Washington, D.C. The award is part of the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year selection process. One Blue Ribbon Small Business will be selected from each of seven regions as a finalist for the U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year Award. The finalists will be announced on March 7.
“The Blue Ribbon Small Business award allows us to honor the tireless efforts of America’s small businesses,” said Donohue. “Kustom Cycles proves that a business can make a significant difference in its community.”
The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.
www.uschamber.com
FREE RIDER SAFETY CLASS AT LIFESTYLE CYCLES SUNDAY MARCH 2nd, 10 AM to 1PM– Come on over to LifeStyle Cycles Sunday, March 2nd at 10 AM for a comprehensive, 3 hour rider safety class for all levels! Our friends at American Thunder are proud to offer this unique opportunity for you to sharpen your motorcycle safety skills. Every participant will receive a certificate of completion. It doesn’t matter if you’ve had your license for 20 minutes or 20 years … everyone will benefit from going through this FREE safety class!
CALL LIFESTYLE CYCLES TODAY AT: (714) 490-0155
Plus the Sunday Bike Deal of the Week:
2006 BMC BOBBER 88!
Old School Looks At A Great Price!
ONLY $13,995!
WANTED K.C. SANGER–We sent a gift package to K.C. Sanger, who is in the service, somewhere. It came back. Can someone hook us up with K.C?
DAYTONA FUSION PARTY, DON’T MISS IT!– Tuesday evening March 4th, at the Hard Rock Roadhouse/Dog House Saloon on the corner of Main and Wild Olive The Motorcycle Industry will get together for a cause. Hosted by Paul Cox and Billy Lane, we will start partying at 8 p.m. with plenty of food, Budweiser and a P.I.N.K. Vodka Bar.
The general public can get into this industry elite party by paying $50 per person at the door with all proceeds going to Soldiers Angels to help build a Convoy Support Center in Iraq.
We will also be doing a liver fundraiser during the party to raise additional funds for Soldiers Angels. This party has been generously supported by P.I.N.K. Vodka, R&R Promotions, Baker Drivetrain, Sucker Punch Sally’s, Broward County Motorsport, Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse, The Doghouse Saloon and Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson.
–Ken Conte
–Carrie Repp R&R Promotions
J.J. SOLARI REVIEWS HIS BOOK REVIEWS– I read the review. Putting my book on the toilet and not in the toilet was a show of good taste but also a show of bad judgement. As I am sure the feedback will attest, assuming anyone buys the thing, which aint likely, but if I’m wrong I’ll let ya know.
But, on the plus side, bad as the book is, it still pulled the Bikernet up a notch. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
–J.J.
FITTO, THE AIR BRUSH ARTIST RECOMMENDED TO BIKERNET– I don’t know if you’ve seen or done an article on this artist’s http://www.airbrushfitto.com/en-main.html, work- but you should check out his site. Fitto has done work for Mitch Bergeron (as featured in the Biker Build-Off TV series), among others.
–Keith Silcox
autographics@bellnet.ca
W8LESS ROTORS, BIKERNET, R&R IN DAYTONA AT ROSSMEYERS DESTINATION– Wheeler Industries will be located at Rossmeyer’s H-D, Ormond Beach. Stop by, we’ll be a Wyo-Tec Sponsor, next to the DYNO SHOOT OUT.
My son and I arrive, Daytona, Wed. eve.
–Ray Wheeler
831 ) 594-7783
BOOZE AND BIKES–My philosophy is if I see a good fight I wanna be in it. No Shit. Some dudes can’t and don’t know how to drink. They need the booze to give them courage and will never change.
Twenty years from now the young dude who got the smack will be sitting in a bar and he’ll be full of scars and shit and people will think he’s a “Tough Guy” but those marks are a testament to how many fights he’s lost and nothing else. I swear, sometimes I think these assholes are born just so that we can practice our punching.
The Big Dog Pitbull’s gas tank looks very much like the one I shaped for my drop seat last year. See Pics. I always enjoy every single article I read on Bikernet.
–Mikey
South Africa
ABATE OF FLORIDA TROUBLES– In reference to what I sent you on ABATE Of Florida In Trouble. By deleting the rest of what I wrote the article Appears That I am Asking People To Join ABATE. THAT IS NOT MY INTENT!!!
There are serious problems in the organization and people are leaving it because of them. Though I feel that Most ABATE Chapters Do A good job, In my opinion Florida is Not Representing The Best Interest Of The Riders Of This State.!!!! It is my intention to bring this to the attention of motorcycle riders and rights leaders.
At this time I am asking people to join the AMA as they are doing more for motorcyclist in Florida than ABATE.
–Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
http://www.bikerrogue.com
I didn’t believe that Rogue’s full report fit in the news, but we will run it tomorrow in Special Reports on Bikernet. There will be a link on the home page and you can read Rogue’s concerns about ABATE of Florida.–Bandit
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