Okay,
This is a different deal for this weekend. Sin Wu ran off to Australia for a fortnight. Coral ran off with a little Mexican girl, and I’m trying to make it to the Grand National Roadster Show on Sunday. So I’m going to eat leftovers, drink Jack Daniels and attempt to launch a Sunday Post on Saturday night.
So, if the post gets sorta fuzzy toward the end, blame it on the women. Let’s hit it.
AUSTRALIAN BIKERNET SEX CLINIC FINDINGS– I went to see a psychic last weekend and she told me that I’d be coming into money. Last night I shagged a girl called Penny! Spooky or what?.
I must have really pissed off my wife when I tried erotic asphyxiation on her when we were having sex. She’s been lying there for five days now, giving me the silent treatment.–from Doc
BIKERNET MUDFLAP GIRL UPDATE–Here’s my first crack at putting it all together.
Overall the stance looks good.Since it’s a rough draft without much decoration, I just thru a couple of mud flap girls on it.I thought I’d try a traditional Sportster/FX headlight with it’s rubber mounted bulb to stay with the theme of using rubber pegs, grips, and rubber mounted risers…
…. not to mention a rubber mounted engine, plus I like them.
The frame tube behind the shocks creates a challenge for curved fender struts. I’ve included a couple of photos of some frames so you can check out that area, plus for general interest
I tried mounting the tank higher (Frisco style) but thought this looked better.You might use a semi-later model Sporty tank (when they first started making them larger but still had a carb). I don’t know at what angle or how Spitfire plans to deal with the secondary neck brace under the tank, so just drew it how I thought it might go.
When you said a Fantasy in Iron tear drop air cleaner I took that to mean a plain Goodson (no rib), for engraving.
Since you need to run a front fender I made it small. I like when they show most of the top of the tire.
Questions:
Who’s handlebar and foot controls do you plan on using?
How about brake calipers?
–Chris Kallas
Official Bikernet Concept Artist
I feel like I want more attitude. How about the tank mounted in line with the bottom of the top bar and stretch a tad at the back to more of a point. Take out the stress bar and add a gusset there with a mudflap girl cut out.
Check the news. I ran a shot of the air cleaner, but you nailed the Goodsen classic. Did you check out the heavy green flake and silver bike from the show. I like that theme. My bike will have a plain engine. I thought that style worked well with the plain silver racy looking driveline. And I liked the green springer to match the frame.
We don’t need to go with green. It could be almost anything and silver, then reversed for Franks, with a silver frame, and colored sheet metal. –Bandit
I’ll adjust the tank. A gusset is a better. I had thought of that myself, but didn’t know what leeway you had with the frame builder.
Yes, I saw the silver and green bike. Silver and a color of choice will work with the flop between bikes
concept. Probably makes it more obvious that they are sister bikes than if you used black for the alternate color.
Just wondering, is your plain engine a factory (H-D), Evo?
–Chris Kallas
Click here to see his art in our Blackmarket shop: http://store.bikernet.com/catalog/prints/chopper-heaven
UNCLE MONKEY SPEAKS OF THE 2011 BIKERNET MANTRA–This is the year. We all say it especial when it comes to being the year we finally are going to take that bike trip. Many of us do make it out by heading out on the roads of this great nation to see everything that others miss as they fly overhead in sealed tubes. Traveling is an adventure embraced, cherished. There rarely is a bad trip.
But for others it is a matter of balancing time off from work, the checking account and the weather. It is cool to say we are die-hard and going to head out no matter what the weather, but we some times hesitates when the forecast is for rain, with a definite chance of more rain later on. Rain along the way is fine, even almost looked forward to, but we look forward to getting lost in the wind, an eagle soaring high above, throttle open, mind clear, not tucked in behind an eighteen-wheeler hoping you can find a covered spot to escape from the downpour.
Time off from work can be tricky too. Summer means busy times of year, year-ends and deadlines. The window closes fast especially for us north of the 49. We have to make hay while the sun shines and taking a week or two off right in the middle of it isn’t always on the table. The last is money, or at least the lack of it. Little things sneak up on us like braces for the kid’s teeth, the water heater springs a leak, the cams start tic-tic-ticking in the Twin Cam. For others it is simply just not getting around to it, but not this year.
This is the year to get out and ride. To rack up the serious miles you can only get on a bike. Get off the interstates and get into the real Canada, the real United States of America. Stop to get your picture taken in front of a giant Pierogi or ring of Sausage. Visit the hometown of Captain James T Kurt of the SS Enterprise. Give a poor topless girl some beads to clothe her. Make new friends, make new memories, make new mistakes, and forgive old ones. See the big cities and visit the small towns. Gaze into the Grand Canyon or tame the Dragon’s Tail. This is the year.
-bad Uncle Monkey
NEW FROM THUNDERMAXew from for 2011–
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New for 2011! ThunderMax Throttle-by-Wire allows you to make changes without the use of a computer. Now you can make these changes with just the twist of the throttle:
1. Store and select up to 6 different base maps
2. Lower the idle speed while the motorcycle is running (live)
3. Adjust the speedometer calibration using true vehicle speed
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BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT FINDINGS–This year we will experience 4 unusual dates…. 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11 …. NOW go figure this out…. take the last 2 digits of the year you were born plus the age you will be this year and it WILL EQUAL TO 111!…Things That Make You Go Hmmmmmm….
–DR. Ramon
JUST A BIKER BY DAVE ZIEN– Perhaps each of us has or had similar incidents happen to us. Please feel free to call or drop me a line for possible publication in the Free Rider Press and other major motorcycle magazines.
Ever since a July 8, 1991 surgery in which biopsies were taken from my face, I’ve faced the probability of skin cancer. Several times since then, private doctors and the Veteran’s Administration have found numerous biopsies to be benign.
After lot’za miles on scooters, I just thought myself too tough to wear skin block, ear plugs, chap stick, sunglasses, goggles, helmets etc. Just recently, it seems we are not invincible, immortal and indestructible.
Then there’s the Agent Orange, the most poisonous substance known to man. Our Vietnam search and destroy and recon missions, permeated heavily sprayed areas. We drank, ate, breathed and bathed in Agent Orange near the DMZ and in Laos.
On February 3, 2010, I had been referred by Urgent Care to immediately see a Dermatologist in Apache Junction, Arizona. Several areas on my face and forehead were often bleeding in the prior several months. Even I thought my soul is well; I was scared!
The Dermatologist stepped into the doorway and said “this room stinks.” She returned several minutes later and sprayed the doorway and perhaps 10-ft. into the room. She left quickly.
After about 5 minutes, she returned to look at my bleeding wounds. “It’s not skin cancer”, she said after looking at the wounds only on my left temple.
With plastic gloves she just barely touched me. Wow, there were several areas that were not even looked at, much less touched. Se scurried out, giving me no eye contact, being in the room at the most – 1 1/2 minutes.
Yep, a $180 visit for 1-1/2 minutes. It appeared the assistant was as shocked as I was. Obvious prejudice. Just for the record, I took a shower that morning, had on fresh/clean clothes, deodorant and cologne. My teeth were brushed on the way to her office, with breath mints as a backup. As a rookie, yuppie Biker Wannabee, I might have looked like I smelled. Now if I would’a been on the road for 1000 mile back-to-back days, it would been different story!
None of us deserve to be treated this way. I’m sending a copy of this article to the A to Z Dermatology firm. An apology in writing and verbally has been demanded from several people who read this article, from her and the firm.
Just a couple of ironies:
– I’m growing my whiskers and hair for several movies, Including a part where I’m asked to look, act and be like Moses. The movie revolves around the ironies and idiosyncrasies of the World’s 8 major religions.
– 6 days before, I appeared in the final filming of ‘Ride to Live, Live to Ride’ produced by Wolf on the Moon Productions and Warner Brothers (soon to be released on DVD).
– A state Senator, Representative 18 years.
– A Campus Administrator, Job Service and Veterans Counselor 14 years. (I have been blessed by God to have remarkably successful careers to help people be happy, healthy and successful.)
– Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
– President Pro-Temp of the Wisconsin State Senate.
– A disabled, combat U.S. Marine.
– Just a Biker who cherishes the Biker Lifestyle. Who happens to be a member of ABATE, AMA, HOG, MRF, NRA, Rolling Thunder, American Legion and AM Vets Riders and Four motorcycle museums and Halls of Fame, etc.
It took me almost a year to challenge this inappropriate and unprofessional behavior. Now, it’s your turn. Please let me know if I can help you in your specific incidents.
God Bless You
Ride to Live,
Live to Ride!
Sincerely,
–Dave Zien
former State Senator
Million Mile Man
BIKERBAND MAKES THE MUSINK SHOW GRADE–ATTIKA7 the L A based rock/metal band has been added to the line up for the Mar 4th MUSINK Show at the orange county fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, Ca. This is set to be a great show with Suicidal Tendencies, Biohazard, ATTIKA7 and CKY headlining the evening. Look for ATTIKA7 to hit the stage around 8-830pm.
As an added bonus the guitar player for ATTIKA7 will have 10 or more exotic motorcycles built by his company Illusion Motorsports on display all 3 days at the event next to their merch booth…Illusion Motorsports is one of the premier custom builders of exotic motorcycles in the country.
–Rusty
BOSS OF BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS INVESTIGATES SOUTH CAROLINA SHOP–We visited this shop today and we are doing an article and photo shoot . Pics for the Sunday post.
–Mr. and Mrs. Stealth
THE ANCIENT JOHN REED MANTRA– We are getting old, we are hurting and beaten up but both of us are trying to do what we enjoy for as long as possible.
I am a bit older than you, (not to much because nature hasn’t been very kind to you), so I am going down hill slightly quicker than you, If you don’t be a smart ass or take the piss.
— john.
BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY SPECIAL OFFER–Here is the deal for the weekend. A 1980 Sturgis model, very rare, primary and final belt drive. This is a nice bike, I went and took a look at it today and it is nice. If I had the cash it would be in my garage!
Check out the BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, there are all kinds of jewels hiding there. Almost 3 million viewers per day, over 500 bike for sale! The BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, an adventure in itself!
–MIKE the STEALTH
mikethestealth@hotmail.com
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Runs and rides, a little rough around the edges, but overall not that bad. Had a project in mind for it, but too many projects going on already…so its up for sale.
WHEN THE GIRLS RUN OFF AND ALL YOU HAVE TO EAT IS A BAG OF ALMONDS–4 Reasons to Eat Almonds
Some of the best snacks you can enjoy (in moderation) are nuts, and almonds in particular. The benefits are plentiful – almonds contain:
1. Monounsaturated fats that help reduce the risk of heart disease
2. Protein to provide sustained energy
3. Calcium for strong and healthy bones
4. Magnesium, which promotes normal blood pressure and healthy metabolism
I recommend unsalted or low-salt almonds that are raw or dry-roasted as a staple in your pantry. Toss almonds in a salad, cereal or yogurt; chop finely to use in a marinade or coat tofu “burgers”; or simply enjoy them on their own!
–DRWEIL.COM
OFFICERS INVESTIGATED AFTER STRIP SEARCH– Eric Philips reports
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police Chief George Turner called a special meeting Friday with members of the department’s Red Dog unit following allegations of inappropriate conduct by some of its members.
Turner spoke to Channel 2 Action News reporter Eric Philips after the meeting. Philips was the first reporter to investigate the victims’ claims and began piecing together the story after two men came forward and complained about possible officer misconduct during a June traffic stop on Fulton Street.
“There’s a lot of stuff that’s happening around that unit. I thought it was the right thing for me to do … just bring them together and let them know what was happening,” Turner said.
Atlanta police are currently conducting an internal investigation into the accusations.
“We’re very close to concluding the investigation,” Turner said. The three officers involved have been placed on administrative duty pending disciplinary decisions.
When asked whether he planned to disband the Red Dog unit, which has been under scrutiny before, Turner responded: “No. I’ve not made that decision.”
In an exclusive interview with Philips, the passenger in the car said members of the Red Dog unit pulled over his friend’s vehicle and forced the driver, Shawn Venegas, to pull down his pants on the side of the road in broad daylight. He says officers conducted a body cavity search for drugs on Venegas. No drugs were ever found, passenger Brian Kidd said.
I thought the 4th Amendment was our protection against unreasonable searches…
I guess this seems reasonable to police officers.
People will act to stop the abuse, but it will only escalate without people acting to stop it. It’s as if most people think the best time to protect your 4th Amendment Rights is AFTER it happens to you. I call that “a little too late.”
Be knowledgeable on Rights, and do what it takes to insure your local Police are as concerned about your Rights as you are. Ask me how.
–Mark Temple
Guerrilla Lawfare
BOLT of California
(916) 402-7981
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT HOMEWORK–
rakish REY-kish, adjective:
1. Smart; jaunty; dashing.
2. Of a vessel: having an appearance suggesting speed.
3. Like a rake; dissolute: rakish behavior.
Just as they stepped into the house Beard remembered that it was Patrice’s afternoon off, and there she was, at the head of the stairs, in rakish blue eye patch, tight jeans, pale green cashmere sweater, Turkish slippers, coining down to meet them with a pleasant smile and the offer of coffee as her husband had made the introductions.
— Ian McEwan, Solar
General Bernard Rutkowski, his cap set at a slightly rakish, angle strode along the tunnel.
— Fletcher Knebel, Charles Waldo Bailey, Seven days in May
Rakish enters the English lexicon in the 1700s, but rake, as in “immoral person,” goes back further, possibly descended from the Middle English rakel, “headstrong.”
SOUTH AFRICAN BIKE BUILD PROJECT REPORT —
An update from your South African correspondent. The H-D scene is alive and kicking judging by the amount of people I saw at the dealership last week. Apparel is the way to go by all accounts.
Well, here are a few pics of the “Thunderbolt” gas tank. It’s done and all fittings have been added. This 2.2 is completely hand built in Carbon and never came within a mile of any Bondo. The pics speak for themselves. A few specs:
5 layers Carbon Fibre
All threaded petcock and sight glass fittings are bonded in prior to finishing.
4 mounting bungs on rubber.
Internal breather.
Inhouse custom built petcock.
Custom built fuel filler cap.
Quick release elbows.
This is the first gas tank I built for myself and it came out just right. Oh, and it’s been tested for resistance to aggressive chemicals as well. I’ll send you some pics of a set of neat pipes I built next week.
— Mikey
ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS IN FORECLOSURE DISPUTE– Paul Teutul, Sr.’s Orange County Choppers may face foreclosure in a dispute with a lender.
Teutul Sr. and his son, Paul Jr., who left the show “American Choppers” to open a rival shop, have been arguing over the younger’s stake in OCC. GE Capital’s foreclosure action is unrelated to that tiff, according to the Long Island Press.
The newspaper says OCC has allegedly missed several mortgage payments, one for $96,400 and another for $14,000.
Teutul Sr. reportedly didn’t make the payments in protest of his loan terms, not for lack of funds. He says the building has lost millions in value since 2007 and wants lower payments.
–Posted by Holly Wagner
Published courtesy of Dealernews: www.dealernews.com
BIKERS USA Illinois Special–This coming Monday evening at 9pm East Coast Time.
Listeners and Call-in Line: 818-475-9286
Join Liberty Fairbanks as she interviews special guest, Mike Myers
Illinois is one of the remaining HELMET FREE states. Every year there are a handful of legislators from Chicago who attempt to force helmets onto motorcyclists heads. There are already 5 helmet bills introduced in Illinois. If we let government force helmets ONTO our heads, what is next? Will they force something INTO our heads? None of us are immune to such intrusions. Now, is the time to Say “NO!!” When they come after you, it may be too late. Draw that line in the sand now!
The PRO SE discussion that was scheduled will be postponed for a later date.
Respects,
Liberty!!
Please distribute widely. (Just please don’t post any email addresses on internet sites unless you scramble them to avoid spambots).
Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
No sweat. I’m nearing the halfway point anyhow. But I may take a break on Saturday or Sunday to hit a bike show/swap meet in Denver.
–Bruce Snyder
Just punched through chapter 14. Time for a drink!
DON’T FORGET TO SAY GOODBYE TO MOM–
We were dressed, and ready to go out for the New Years Eve Party. We turned on a night light, turned the answering machine on, covered our pet parakeet, and put the cat in the backyard.
We phoned the local cab company and requested a taxi. The taxi arrived and we opened the front door to leave the house.
As we walked out the door, the cat we had put out in the yard, scoots back into the house. We didn’t want the cat shut in the house. Because she always tries to eat the bird.
My wife goes on out to the taxi, while I went back inside to get the cat . The cat runs upstairs, with me in hot pursuit. Waiting in the cab, my wife doesn’t want the driver to know that the house will be empty for the night. So, she explains to the taxi driver that I will be out soon, ‘He’s just going upstairs to say Goodbye to my mother.’
A few minutes later, I get into the cab. ‘Sorry I took so long,’ I said, as we drove away. ‘That stupid bitch was hiding under the bed. I had to poke her ass with a coat hanger to get her to come out! She tried to take off, so I grabbed her by the neck. Then, I had to wrap her in a blanket to keep her from scratching me. But it worked! I hauled her fat ass downstairs and threw her out into the back yard!’
The cab driver hit a parked car.
–Katmandu
SKIMPY SUNDAY POST–But what the hell. I need to wash the Bikernet Hearse down for the trip to Pomona. I’m going to work up a For Sale sign. The lowered black bomb will be positioned near hot rod heaven, and you never know. I’ve decided I’m a pickup kinda guy.
If I can wrap up the Post in the next hour, I could still hit a bar, and I can guarantee I’ll be in hot water by midnight. Next week will be a big one with the 1%er deadline. Wednesday I’m scheduled to visit the Motorsport Wheels factory and pick up Frank’s wheels rotors and pulley.
I’m working with the city to test the air quality as close to the harbor as possible. They are testing the air in several ports around the world, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and I believe in Europe, maybe Antetorp, Belgium, or Hamburg, Germany. I’ll let you know what they find out. Then I’m headed out to the Spitfire factory after the Roadster show wraps up with the trophy announcements.
I’m hoping to have these bikes set up as rollers in February. Paul is hoping we can ride to the Diablo run in April. We’ll see, but we should be able to make it.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
