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Let’s hit the news before I start to give up the story. You’ll see the whole tamale come together on Bikernet. Next week could be damn exciting. Maybe the creative stars are about to align. I need to confer with Dr. Feng.
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OHIO Lawmaker indicted on 16 felonies —CINCINNATI — An Ohio lawmaker has been indicted on 16 felony charges accusing him of misleading investors about a company’s financial status and misusing their money for personal benefit. State Rep. Pete Beck, a Mason Republican and a certified public accountant, was indicted Friday on fraud, theft and other charges.
Investors sued Beck in January and accused him and others of misleading them about the financial status of two companies and misusing $1.2 million. His attorneys say the two main players responsible for the losses are dead or bankrupt.
–from Rogue
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TRIBUTE EVENT AT IRISH PUB–
This was an event last Saturday, designed to support downed riders.
First time – first year.
Held at a local ‘Breasteraunt’.
–Art
Bikernet International Emperical Editor
Quick Throttle Magazine Event Photographer Extraordinaire
A MEMO FROM THE BIKERNET PARISH– A young priest was so afraid at his first mass that he could hardly speak, so after his second week in the pulpit, he asked the Monsignor how he could relax.
The Monsignor (a veteran at his work) said “My son, this Sunday it might be helpful if you put martinis in the water pitcher instead of water and after a few sips, everything should go smoother.”
Sunday came and the young priest did as the Monsignor suggested, and he really did talk up a storm.
After the sermon the young priest asked the Monsignor how he had done. The Monsignor replied, “Just fine except you should remember the following before addressing the congregation.”
-Next time sip the martini rather than gulp it by the glassful.
-There are 10 commandments, not 12
-There are 12 Disciples, not 10
-We don’t refer to the Cross as “The Big T”
-We don’t refer to the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost as “Big Daddy, Junior and the Spook.”
-We don’t refer to our Savior, Jesus Christ and his disciples as, “J.C. and the Boys.”
-David slew Goliath, he didn’t kick the shit out of him.
-We don’t refer to the Virgin Mary as “ Mary with the Cherry.”
-Last but not least next Sunday there is a taffy pulling contest at St. Peters not a peter pulling contest at St. Taffy’s.
REMEMBER THE NEW CAR SHARKS TV SERIES, WELL HERE’S THE FULL SERIES DESCRIPTION BELOW–Real Rat Rod
The auto auction block is full of surprises as the Car Sharks outbid each other for the picks of the day. Martha brings home a classic 1964 Thunderbird convertible that should have come with a warning label and a hazmat suit. JD pins his money making dreams on a 25th Anniversary Edition 1992 Camaro that needs a makeover. Tommy tangles with a 47-inch lift Chevy Crew Cab that ends up in the repair shop following a daredevil stunt that leaves employees with a big mess to clean up in his parking lot.
Real Characters
Glitz, glamour and muscle power are front and center at the auto auction as the Car Sharks get ready to stock their lots. Tommy’s 1999 Prowler gets flirty in his showroom. Ash’s 1969 Camaro SS shows it’s stubborn side before he can get it home. JD’s BMW holds some bling that could be worth more than the car. Martha’s version of glitz and glamour nets an ugly duckling she plans to turn into a swan as she is out to prove her beater Chevy Silverado may be down, but not out.
Rolling the Dice
A packed auto auction means tough bidding wars for the Car Sharks, but they soon discover the winning cars are not as they seemed. Martha’s 2000 Crown Victoria police cruiser hides a secret that leads her to a salvage yard, Ash’s 1968 Pontiac GTO stalls on the way home, and Tommy’s 2007 Dodge Ram truck is a complete mystery with a broken odometer. The Sharks can only hope they have gambled on the right vehicles to turn a profit.
Seeing Red
The Car Sharks show off their Texas roots as they hit the auto auction block in search of big wheels. Tommy purchases a rare 1994 Hummer H1 with a wrap guaranteed to get attention on the road. JD outsmarts the competition to take home a 1977 Jeep CJ5 with a surprise under the hood. Martha has big plans for a 1985 Dodge Ram that looks like it belongs in a junk yard, not on her car lot. Ash loses to JD on the Jeep and takes home a 2004 Mercedes instead.
Rockability Road
Variety is the spice of life and the Dallas Car Sharks know they will find it in spades at the auto auction. JD eyes a two-wheeled Italian dream machine he finds sitting unexpectedly on the lot. Ash is looking for American muscle as he outbids JD for a 2000 Camaro Convertible that is rough around the edges. Tommy is all business when he snags a classic 1955 Chevy that steals the show, but he will soon discover there is more to this beauty than meets the eye. Martha gets bitten by the nostalgia bug.
Blast from the Past
It is a blast from the past for the Car Sharks when they snag some rare finds at the auto auction. Tommy upgrades an out-of-production Ford Excursion, but discovers a challenge when trying to find a roof rack that will fit this former King of SUVs. Martha turns a vintage 1990 Suburban into a hippy van complete with a new paint job, but she will have to fix a serious mechanical issue first. JD throws some red neck charm into a Chevy truck in an attempt to boost it’s eye appeal, but not everyone who takes a ride in his truck bed is a happy camper.
Gone Fishin’
The Car Sharks know timing is everything when it comes to the auto business. JD eyes a 1990 Ranger Bass Boat just in time for fishing season, Ash spots a classic Chevy Impala that never goes out of style, and Tommy knows that while trucks are always a hit in Texas, demand goes up even more when gas prices fall. He picks up a Chevy 1500 and Ford F150 and takes a big gamble that an old friend can prove his shop has what it takes to make them both standouts…. will his friend let him down?
Born To Be Wild
Tempers flare at the auto auction as the Car Sharks compete on the block. Tommy toughens up a Toyota FJ with all the toys after outbidding Ash. Ash goes for the gold with a 1984 Mercedes 380SL Roadster that may end up emptying his wallet. It is tough love for JD as he goes home with a classic beauty only to have to give her up. Martha goes against the grain and bets on a vintage Harley that is a big question mark.
Pole Position
The Dallas Car Sharks battle it out for supremacy both on and off the auto auction block. Tommy spends big money for a classic 1951 Chevy Fleetline that he turns into a custom Hot Rod. Martha outbids the competition for a Ford Mustang in dire need of a new paint job and interior work. JD rolls over the competition to win a 1985 Chevy truck designed for a mud race. The Sharks take their rivalry to the Go-Kart track where they vie for pole position and the fastest score.
What A Drag
A rivalry on the auction block heats up on the drag strip as JD and Ash put two Corvettes through the paces at Texas Motorplex. The competition pits Ash’s 1998 Official Indy Pace Car against JD’s own recent auction acquisition, a 1980 Corvette. Ash and JD compete for winner takes all in a race for the fastest time on the concrete quarter-mile track. Martha makes a surprising discovery in a 1991Honda Prelude that sends her to a coin expert with high hopes for a cash windfall.
For more information on Velocity, please visit Velocity.com
MORE FROM CARL’S CYCLE SUPPLY–We offer a variety of services including Long Block Rebuilds, Heads, Knuckhead Rebuilds, Panhead Rebuilds, Manifold/Intake, Carburetors, Transmissions, Frames/Forks, Machining Services. Here’s the latest:
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Watch for more in the upcoming Thursday News.–Snake
HINTZ STUDIOS: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Paintings–Opening reception 5pm-8pm Aug. 25.
Feel Harley-Davidson in the “Heavy Duty” fine art paintings of Mathew Hintz / Hintz Studios. Hintz is a production artist at Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company, and his passion for the iconic brand spills onto the canvas in the form of inspiring motorcycle portraits.
His fine art paintings are uniquely laden with acrylic paint and sculpted into context within an impressionistic style. Hintz’s art elicits deep emotions and hangs on the walls of several Motor Company executives, including Willie G. Davidson & are sought after by enthusiasts. His paintings and prints will be on display at Katie Gingrass Gallery (new location 207 E. Buffalo St.) from August 14 – September 18. Opening reception is August 25th from 5-8pm.
Meet Hintz at the gallery on August 31st 12-5pm.
Gallery Hours
Monday: by appointment or by chance
Tuesday through Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Closed on Sunday
–express Milwaukee.com
–from E.L. Woody
ROGUE BAD COP INVESTIGATION, Police sergeant faces termination–King accused of having targets that resembled Martin
By Andrew Ford and Rick Neale FLORIDA TODAY
A Port Canaveral Police sergeant who was accused of bringing a target resembling Trayvon Martin to a gun range has been notified that he will be terminated, according to Canaveral Port Authority documents. Police and port records say Sgt. Ron King brought a silhouette target to a Brevard Community College firearms range in April depicting a hooded figure with a bag of Skittles and an iced tea.
Martin was shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman last year in Seminole County. Unarmed, the teen was carrying a can of iced tea and had a bag of Skittles in his pocket when he was killed. Zimmerman argued self defense and was acquitted last weekend by a jury.
King was initially given a seven-day notice of termination, but that process was put on hold to allow time for an internal investigation, which was conducted for the port by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
That investigation concluded June 11. On July 12, Chief Joe Hellebrand notified King that he would be terminated, citing the April incident and a similar event last fall.
“This investigation, at a minimum, has revealed serious and repeated lapses in the judgment expected of an officer and supervisor,” Hellebrand wrote, adding: “This matter has undermined your ability to continue as an effective member of this police force, and I must proceed with this notice of intent to terminate your employment.”??
Hellebrand wrote that King has the opportunity to respond to the allegations, and Hellebrand will make a final determination on or after July 22. King also has the right to file a grievance.??
Meanwhile, King remains on paid leave.??Police documents show King told investigators that he didn’t have a “conscious reason” for having the target, and it ended up in his work vehicle because he transferred gear between his personal and work cars. He said he presented it to another sergeant because he was talking about “shoot, don’t shoot” training scenarios. That sergeant told investigators it wasn’t presented as a “shoot, don’t shoot” target.
King posted a YouTube video statement after the incident became public, saying that his firing for displaying shooting targets resembling Trayvon Martin was ‘based on lies, false information and political agendas.’ King said in the video he should have never offered a hoodie-style target to the fellow sergeant who filed the complaint against him. He also speculated that the sergeant wants to bring bad publicity to the department to discredit Port Canaveral Police Chief Joe Hellebrand.
Benjamin Crump, an attorney for Trayvon Martin’s parents, was highly critical of King. ‘It is absolutely reprehensible that a high-ranking member of the Port Canaveral Police, sworn to protect and serve Floridians, would use the image of a dead child as target practice,” Crump told FLORIDA TODAY in April.
–Rogue
Brotherhood of Metal: Revolver Magazine and THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Team Up to Offer FREE Gift — ATTIKA7’s Debut Album “Blood of My Enemies” FREE for Download
Revolver Magazine and ATTIKA7 are teaming up in conjunction with the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL to bring you the entire debut ATTIKA7 album Blood Of My Enemies for free download! The band recorded Blood Of My Enemies last year with legendary producer MUDROCK (Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack). Head to this link at Revolvermag.com right now to download the entire record for free for a limited time!
Also exclusively at Revolvermag.com, check out a brand new video announcing the download, as well as an additional video detailing the formation and background of ATTIKA7 in the personal words of the band. Both videos are available on the Blood Of My Enemies download page.
“ATTIKA7 is all about connecting with the fans, and wants everyone to experience our music at the shows since Mayhem is the biggest metal festival of the summer,” states ATTIKA7 vocalist Evan Seinfeld. “In the spirit of the brotherhood of metal we wanted to give our album away to all our fans for free download for a limited time!”
ATTIKA7 has been bringing its brutal brand of outlaw biker metal to the legions at the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL this summer on the Musician’s Institute Stage. The band is kicking ass daily with an updated, ultra-metallic sound and line-up! The band has special edition t-shirts and leather club style vests featuring that ATTIKA7 logo symbol (above). Check out the designs worn by the band themselves here and here.
ATTIKA7’s concept and uncompromising metal and hardcore-influenced riffs were originally conceived from behind the walls of the United States Federal Penitentiary system. In addition to including music veterans like Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard), Tommy Holt (UPO), Ira Black (Metal Church, Vicious Rumors, Heathen), and Zach Broderick (Nonpoint) the band features true motorcycle legend and lead guitarist Rusty Coones, who is also recognized internationally as the character” Quinn” of FX’s hit series SONS OF ANARCHY.
Backed by an authentic MC lifestyle, ATTIKA7 brings the heavy trifecta – Bikes, Metal, and Mayhem! For more information on ATTIKA7, visit http://www.attika7.com.
The other killer artists performing at the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL this year include main stage metal and horror legend, festival closer ROB ZOMBIE, plus, the triple gold certified FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and a monster lineup that includes additional main stage bands MASTODON and AMON AMARTH.
The festival area is led by stage closers CHILDREN OF BODOM and MACHINE HEAD as well as JOB FOR A COWBOY, EMMURE, BORN OF OSIRIS, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, BUTCHER BABIES, BATTLECROSS, HUNTRESS, THROWN INTO EXILE, and CITY IN THE SEA.
Fans can go to www.rockstarmayhemfest.com to keep up with additional details as they are released.
Remaining ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL tour dates are as follows:
Date City Venue
7/5 Phoenix, AZ Desert Sky Pavilion
7/6 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre
7/7 Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
7/10 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
7/12 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion
7/13 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
7/14 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake PAC
7/16 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center
7/17 Bangor, ME Bangor Waterfront
7/19 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
7/20 Saratoga Springs, NY SPAC
7/21 Hartford, CT The Comcast Theatre
7/23 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
7/24 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
7/26 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
7/27 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
7/28 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
7/30 Atlanta, GA Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
7/31 Tampa, FL Live Nation Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds
8/2 Austin, TX Austin360 Amphitheater
8/3 The Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/4 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
For press inquiries and additional information, please contact Adrenaline PR and Maria Ferrero at 732-462-4262 or maria@adrenalinepr.com.
For more info contact info@attika7.com
DETROIT BECOMES LARGEST AMERICAN CITY TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION– During the bleakest days of the Great Recession, Congress agreed in bipartisan votes to bail out two of Detroit’s biggest businesses, General Motors and Chrysler.
Today, however, there seems little appetite from either Democrats or Republicans in Washington for a federal rescue of the birthplace of the automobile industry. Detroit now stands as the largest American city ever to file for bankruptcy protection.
Such a bailout would be huge, perhaps as much as $20 billion. Federal resources are strained, with the national debt at $16.7 trillion and the federal government struggling under the constraints of automatic spending cuts that took effect in March.
Political leaders in Washington haven’t pushed for a bailout of Detroit, which was the nation’s fourth-largest city in the 1950s but since has had a declining population, accelerated by hard times for the auto industry during and right after the punishing 2008-2009 recession.
Local leaders aren’t pushing for a federal bailout after the city filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection Thursday, and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder isn’t, either.
“People should not expect bailouts at either the federal or the state level,” Snyder said in an interview with The Associated Press. “We’ve been very diligent about this. We want to be a supportive partner at the state level. I believe the federal government does (too).”
Detroit’s bankruptcy could last at least through summer or fall 2014, when Snyder is expected to ask voters for another term.
“I deeply respect the citizens of Detroit,” he said. “They along with the other 9 million people in our state hired me to do this job. They’re my customers. This was a tough step, a difficult decision, but it’s the right decision.”
Members of Michigan’s congressional delegation aren’t clamoring just yet for a federal bailout. “We just need to step back and think about it,” said Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich.
The city’s emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, says that for now, Detroit will stay open, bills will be paid and city services provided.
But the bankruptcy case could take years to resolve. Ahead of the filing, the city’s two pension funds sued to block a bankruptcy. Bankruptcy could change pension and retiree benefits, which are guaranteed under state law. The impact on current city workers is unclear.
(Copyright ©2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
BAD JOKE LIBRARY NOW OPEN–“You know you’re a biker when…… You take your dog for a walk and you both use the same tree.
A couple was at home watching TV. The husband had the remote and was switching back and forth between a fishing channel and the porn channel.The wife became more and more annoyed and finally said: “For god’s sake! Leave it on the porn channel. You already know how to fish!”
“ I think it is just terrible and disgusting how everyone has treated Lance Armstrong, especially after what he achieved, winning seven Tour de France races while on drugs. When I was on drugs, I couldn’t even find my bike.” –Willie Nelson
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ILLINOIS Officials offer free motorcycle training–
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Transportation has openings available in upcoming motorcycle training courses.
The Illinois State University Motorcycle Safety Project offers free rider education courses at 11 locations throughout central Illinois.
There are openings for courses at Richland Community College in Decatur, Illinois State University in Normal, and the Caterpillar plant in Pontiac.
Courses are open to anyone at least 16 years old who holds a valid automobile or motorcycle driver’s license or permit.
Novice and experienced riders can both benefit.
The course includes about 20 hours of instructions.
Participants will receive a textbook, seven hours of classroom instruction and 13 hours of hands-on training.
–from Rogue
BIKERNET SPORTS AUTHORITY–A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital.
Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him. “I have some good news and some bad news,” says the surgeon.
“The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!” “Oh God no!” cries the man “My golfing is over! Please Doc, what’s the good news?”
“The good news is, I have another one to replace it with, but it’s a woman’s arm. I’ll need your permission before I go ahead with the transplant.” “Go for it doc” says the man, “as long as I can play golf again.”
The operation went well and a year later the man was out on the golf course when he bumped into the surgeon.
“Hi, how’s the new arm?” asks the surgeon. “Just great,” says the businessman. “I’m playing the best golf of my life.
My new arm has a much finer touch and my putting has really improved.” “That’s great,” said the surgeon.
“Not only that,” continued the golfer, “my handwriting has improved, I’ve learned how to sew my own clothes and I’ve even taken up painting landscapes in watercolors.”
“Unbelievable!” said the surgeon, “I’m so glad to hear the transplant was such a great success. Are you having any side effects?”
“Well, just one problem,” said the golfer, “every time I get a hard-on, I also get a headache.”
–from Waggs
MUDFLAP GIRL FXR ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE INVESTIGATION—I followed the manual when I set up my FXR, but I was always uncertain.
Here’s a note from Mil Blair who designed a laser system for aligning most motorcycles, but only the wheels. “An FXR is different than most Harley’s in that the swingarm is rubber-mounted. Unless the rubber-mountings are new, you cannot get an FXR to align correctly.”
I have a crazy notion, that I hope to test this afternoon. I will bring you a report next week with photos, if I don’t fuck it up.
–Bandit
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory’s approval numbers turned negative this month for the first time since taking office, according to a new PPP poll.
According to the poll, only 40% of voters are happy with the job McCrory is doing, while 49% disapprove—a turn from the previous month, which showed that 45% of voters approved of the governor and 39% disapproved. PPP reports that, while the governor’s numbers are steady among fellow Republicans, McCrory is quickly losing support from Democrats and independents.
The response, PPP finds, is due in large part to McCrory’s and the Republican Party’s handling of a controversial abortion bill passed by the state Legislature last week. “The abortion bill seems to be the final straw for a lot of voters when it comes to the Republicans in state government,” said PPP president Dean Debnam in the latest report.
PPP’s poll shows that 34% of voters support the bill, while 47% oppose it, and 80% of voters found the process of inserting abortion language into bills about motorcycle safety and Sharia Law inappropriate.
Debnam adds, “Voters don’t like the process that led to it and they’re starting to really take it out on Pat McCrory.”
A majority of voters also agree that McCrory should stick to his promise to veto the bill—a promise that looks to be empty after last Friday’s announcement that the governor will sign the bill into law.
The poll results conclude that the North Carolina Republican Party could face an uphill battle in 2014 and could lose their majority in the state Legislature. The GOP’s rising unpopularity in North Carolina, however, has created a stronger support among voters for the Moral Monday protests that have been organized to fight back against the state’s attempts to restrict abortion rights, with 47% in support of those being arrested and 40% opposed.
–from Rogue
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE PUNKS HARLEY-DAVIDSON in Fun–with Sneaky Ad Colle+McVoy offers a choice
–By Tim Nudd
Iconic motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson is taken down a notch in this fun, simple new spot for Indian Motorcycle, which takes a hard left three-quarters of the way through. Great use of Willie Nelson by Minneapolis agency Colle+McVoy, for whom it must have been fun taking some lighthearted shots at a brand famously advertised for three decades by crosstown shop Carmichael Lynch. (Colle+McVoy tells us it has “great respect for Harley and its loyal riders” despite the mischievous approach here.)
A 30-second version of the ad will air on TV next week, setting the stage for the worldwide reveal of the 2014 Indian Chief at the 2013 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally the week of Aug. 5. Credits below.
http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/indian-motorcycle-punks-harley-davidson-fun-sneaky-ad-151267
CREDITS
Client: Indian Motorcycle
Agency: Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis
Production Company: Blue Morpho Films
Edit: Channel Z
SUNDAY SPORTSTER OF THE WEEK–For all those that think Sportys are girls bikes…….
Peace Always,
–Tinman
BRIEF BIKERNET WHEELER RACING REPORT—The 5-Ball Raycer is currently on a dyno in San Jose waiting for blue injectors to replace the yellow jobs.
At 50-70% throttle, it’s running out of fuel. Larger injectors ship Monday from Horsepower Inc. Ray is due to return Friday for final tune. “We hope gremlins are loosing the battle,” said Dr. Willie.
Results, 5th gear @ 5,000 rpm, 183.4 HP, 219.3 torque, 200-205 mph.
More reports real soon.
–Ray Wheeler
Bikernet Performance Editor
BAGGERS CAN HAUL ASS–156 HP Harley-Davidson Limited Edition Speed Glide from Trask –How about showing who the real boss is to those who say baggers are lazy? The Trask Performance Limited Edition Speed Glide is one of the best ways to do so, and turn innumerable heads while you’re at it.
Trask Performance will build only 16 Limited Edition Speed Glides, four in each of their colors of choice: Vivid Black on Black, Grabber Red, Championship White and Laguna Seca Blue. Since these bikes are as “limited” as it gets (if you catch our drift), you’d better contact Trask soon if you want one.
These Harley-Davidson machines are completely built by hand at Trask and one can only expect top-level parts and craftsmanship. Created to display power and boast on their aggressive nature, the Limited Edition Speed Glides skip the bling and show only a minimalist array of custom parts.
Of course, custom fork and matching latch covers are in place, just like the awesome floorboards, wrapped front fender and redesigned handlebars. We totally loved the diamond-stitched seat and the ultra-aggressive exhaust, while the chin spoiler adds a huge amount of mean attire to this bagger.
Add in the huge front rim, the extreme rake and the extended side cases for the classic bagger look, but prepare to be amazed: Trask Performance have also rebuilt the 103-inch Twin Cam with a special edition turbo system which delivers a total of 156 HP and a bucket-load of extra torque. Come again, lazy baggers, or what did you call them?
Oh, and Trask will be at Sturgis at the end of July with their awesome turbo limited-time offer, too!
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER DR. WEIL STUDY RESULTS–How to Spot Skin Cancer. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and no matter where you live (sunny or not), you should aim to reduce your risk of skin cancer.
Checking your body for warning signs is important – studies show that people who regularly inspect their skin can reduce their risk of melanoma by as much as 63 percent. During your self-examination:
1. Note any changes in freckles or moles or any new bumps or nodules.
2. Look for moles or freckles with irregular borders, mixed colors (especially black), signs of inflammation (redness) or pallor, and any increase in their size.
3. Pay attention to moles or freckles that are bigger than the size of a pencil eraser, fail to heal after a minor injury, or are scabby or scaly.
If you notice any of the above, schedule an appointment with a dermatologist – he or she will determine if treatment is necessary. In addition, you can help to prevent melanoma by protecting yourself from the sun (especially important if you are planning a vacation somewhere sunny) with hats, sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, sunglasses that block at least 99% of UVA and UVB rays, and UV-protective clothing.
–Dr. Weil
www.drweil.com
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY BOOTH will be in Perry Square during Roar–The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will bring its Live Free Ride Alive motorcycle safety program to Erie today.
The program will have a booth in Perry Square through Saturday, during Roar on the Shore.
Riders will be able to access the program’s interactive website and share their riding experiences and lessons that they’ve learned while riding.
Riders can also sign up for safety courses for novice to experienced bikers and take the “Be One Less” pledge to strive to avoid becoming a crash statistic.
For more information, visit the program website at www.LiveFreeRideAlive.com.
–from Rogue
NRA Responds to Attacks on “Stand Your Ground” Laws–A few days after a jury acquitted George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was busy exploiting the trial outcome by attacking “stand your ground” self-defense laws.
As reported by Fox News, during a speech at the NAACP’s annual convention, Holder said, “Separate and apart from the case that has drawn the nation’s attention, it’s time to question laws that senselessly expand the concept of self-defense and sow dangerous conflict in our neighborhoods.”
In response to Holder’s remarks, NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox had this to say: “The attorney general fails to understand that self-defense is not a concept, it’s a fundamental human right. To send a message that legitimate self-defense is to blame is unconscionable, and demonstrates once again that this administration will exploit tragedies to push their political agenda.”
Holder and the Obama administration will surely continue to push to overturn “stand your ground” self-defense laws in the future. Rest assured NRA-ILA will be there to fight them. We will continue to work to protect self-defense laws currently on the books and advocate for their passage in those states that do not fully respect this fundamental right.
QUICK, ANOTHER BIKERNET READER’S COMMENT–WHAT DA HELL IS A BOBSTER
http://www.bikernetbaggers.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=12689
Nice bike man. I have a 98 sportster im doin the same thing to was wondering where you got your rear fender. digging the way it looks. my 98 has a wide glide front end with the chopper style tank. but your looks sweet
— Brandon Camper
bgc420kmk@yahoo.com
Elida, OH
–By Jeri Thomas PIERRE, S.D. – (DRG News)
With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just a few weeks away, the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety is working extra hard to remind motorcyclists and motorists, both to be cautious on state roads.
Highway Safety Director Lee Axdahl says that so far this year, there have been about eight motorcycle related fatalities in South Dakota. Last year’s total was 25. Axdahl says generally about half of each year’s motorcycle fatality count occurs around the time of the annual rally. Axdahl says some of the accidents are caused by factors like speed; but says sometimes, inexperienced riders trying to tackle the twists and turns of roadways in the Black Hills fall victim to motorcycle crashes, too.
Axdahl says a year-old website called www.southdakotarides.com contains clips of virtual rides on some of the state’s roadways to give bikers an idea of what they can expect. Also right now, a campaign promoting motorcycle safety is underway on radio and television in South Dakota and some neighboring states and another media push reminds vehicle drivers to be watchful of motorcycles.
Axdahl says his department will have a presence at the rally this year, which is scheduled for August 5-11.
In addition to the focus on motorcycles, the Highway Safety office has centralized its various safety campaigns like seatbelt use, picking a designated driver and checkpoint alert reminders on the website www.drivesafesd.com.
–from Rogue
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT SUMMER WEEKENT VOCABULARY TORTURE–bushwa BOOSH-wah, -waw, noun:
“Bushwa,” she said. “’Bushwa’?” I echoed scornfully. “I suppose that’s the high level of intellectual discourse one might expect from the author of the Polly Madison books.”
This is all bushwa, if I pressed Butler he would tell me; but I know who they are already.
Bushwa arose in English in the early 1900s, but its origin is unknown. It might be a variation of bourgeois
MEANWHILE BACK AT THE BAD JOKE LIBRARY–
Earl was fixing a door and he found that he needed a new hinge, so he sent his wife Mary to the hardware store.
At the hardware store, Mary saw a beautiful teapot on a top shelf while she was waiting for Carl, the manager, to finish waiting on a customer.
When Carl was finished, Mary asked “How much for the teapot?”
Carl replied, “That’s silver and it costs $300.”
“My goodness that sure is a lot of money!” Mary exclaimed. Then she proceeded to describe the hinge that Earl had sent her to buy, and Carl went to the back room to find it.
From the back room Carl yelled, “Mary, you wanna screw for that hinge?”
Mary replied, “No, but I will for the teapot.”
This is why you can’t send a woman to a hardware store.
–from Henry Winkler
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–Bob Bitchin
BAD COP DOG–PORT ORANGE K-9 off the job after biting woman ??A police dog will be removed from service “until further notice” after biting a woman twice during a search for a missing child.
The 4-year-old child was found safe inside his Port Orange house this week. But the K-9 named Rex bit 53year-old June Dileo on the thigh and hip.
The child’s father said he put his son to bed, but after a shower couldn’t find the boy. The child was found under a table.
–Rogue
DESIGNWRAPS BRANDS CREATES THE PERFECT HEADWEAR– Using Supplex Fabric
Great Bend, KS – DesignWraps Brands, a market leading motorcycle head wear manufacturer, introduces Supplex HeadWear, a selection of headwraps, headbands and beanies.
All RidersWraps & Wraps of Hope products using Supplex deliver the perfect comfort level for your motorcycle ride. The headwear line includes the full-coverage TotalWrap, the HeadBand & the RiderBeanie.
DesignWraps Brands now uses INVISTA’s SUPPLEX®…it has the feel of soft cotton with the benefits of advanced fiber technology. The addition of Supplex nylon has created the perfect headwrap. All Supplex headwear styles will keep you comfortable and dry through every on-the-road adventure.
The Supplex fabric also offers:
• A black that will not fade after being washed
• The look & feel of cotton
• Designed to keep your skin dry when you sweat
• A comfort level in headwear never before achieved
Wraps of Hope
Wraps of Hope appeal to both women in the motorcycle culture as well as those suffering from hair lose due to illness. Although DesignWraps primary market has always been Harley-Davidson riders, their customer base now ranges from bikers and construction workers to chemo-patients, children and babies.
Under the DesignWraps Brands umbrella of companies…Wraps of Hope can be found in upscale Harley-Davidson dealerships as well as mastectomy boutiques and motorcycle boutiques across the nation.
RidersWraps
Serious motorcycle headgear for men and women riders that will now be using Supplex as the main material for added rider comfort.
You can reach DesignWraps Brands at 877-700-4687, email them at mailto:sales@designwraps.comsales@designwraps.com or check them out online at www.designwraps.com.
WOW—I quit drinking recently. It just happened. I started drinking Kangen water, and ran out of Jack Daniels. I just never bought another bottle. I don’t get it. I liked my Jack on the rocks after busting my ass on the news or the Sunday Post, but the urged just slipped away.
But here’s the strange side. Remember hangovers? Well, I still get them for no reason. I even hit the hay at a reasonable time last night, but woke up in a fog, as if I had a couple of Jacks.
So, does anything make sense. Not much, except Bikernet. Coming up this week we have another touring slip-on tech coming from Doc Robinson. Paul Garson scoured through all his archives and picked his top favorite bikes of all time. Two features are headed your way including a BSA.
Hopefully, I’ll break the ice on the alignment tech, then deliver on some shots while launching our weather vane. This is going to be good. I’m working on this safety grant, the screen play or two, a book, and the Bennett’s tech. Holy shit.
Let’s see what happens this week. It could be a mess, or amazing. Hang on.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
