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THE BIKERNET QUESTION OF THE WEEK–Why do lawmakers concern themselves so much with healthcare costs relative to motorcycle accidents? Bikers are patriotic citizens, many of whom have insurance but because of things like denial of benefits for living a risky lifestyle, or fixed policy limits by insurance companies who charge high premiums but offer lousy coverage (reducing their risk exposure), biker’s are somehow blamed for the shortfalls.
I wonder how strongly Senator Carroll has spoken out about the cost to tax payers for health benefit gifts bestowed on illegal aliens. Or am I supposed to call them undocumented? I like the first description better. Hey Carroll, get your head out of your ass and look at what’s really costing us money.
Part of the blame is paying people like you to rule instead of serve. Want to save us some money? Retire and move to Mexico.
–Pan
You know it’s bullshit. Some citizen complains, then the legislator sees it as a feather in his or her, cap that won’t piss off all the voters, and they go for it. If they truly wanted to save money, there’s major fish to fry, like hospitals that kill 150,000 with infections annually, obesity that will cost billions this year and car accidents killing 44,000 this year. How about helmets for them?–Bandit
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY– OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, SURELY I CAN’T LOOK THAT OLD. WELL, YOU’LL LOVE THIS ONE! MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED HIS DDS DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME. SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO. COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN? UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT. THIS BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE. AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL.
“YES. YES, I DID. I’M A MUSTANG,” HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE.
“WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?” I ASKED.
HE ANSWERED, “IN 1973. WHY DO YOU ASK?”
“YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!”, I EXCLAIMED.
HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.THEN, THAT UGLY,OLD,BALD,WRINKLED,FAT ASS,GRAY-HAIRED,DECREPITSON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED,
“WHAT DID YOU TEACH ???”
–from James Schnarr
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SCOTT JACOBS PREVIEW–We at Scott Jacobs’ Studio would like to extend the courtesy of a sneak preview of upcoming canvas releases. These images will be unveiled at both the Barrett Jackson Auction (Jan. 13th – 20th) and the Harley Dealer’s Winter Meeting (Jan. 20 – 23). We look forward to seeing some of you at either or both of these exciting events. Witness below the very FIRST and much anticipated Elvis painting by Scott and authorized by Elvis Presley Enterprises entitled: ELVIS ROCKS! The detail is extraordinary (note the music sheet reflecting in the wine glass) as we have come to expect from the Master of Photo-Realism.
FLAT OUT depicts Jay Springsteen doing what he has done best over a 35+ year career. As usual the canvas giclee will be signed by Scott and Jay.
AMERICAN BEAUTIES is a stupendous image of MARILYN capturing the essence of her allure which is certain to become timeless. Artist proofs are currently available on a first come basis. Since I will be traveling the next two weeks you can reach me via cell @ 720-810-3660 or call the Scott’s studio directly @ 858-756-6725 with any questions or to place an order. Happy New Year to all.
Cheers,
–Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453
www.scottjacobsstudio.com
LET’S TAKE A QUIET BIKERNET RELIGIOUS MOMENT OF REFLECTION–May the fleas of a thousand camels infest thecrotch of the person who screws up your dayand may their arms be too short to scratch…AMEN
–from Ross Parrow
ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT CLASSES AVAILABLE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY–WE SHOULD ALL TAKE ONE–ASMI celebrated 10 years of Bystander Assistance Training and passed the 10,000 student mark!Our new Instructor Trainers (Virginia Oakes, GA and Gail Riley, MA) began training more instructors and our new ASMI BOD was formed. Click Here http://www.accidentscene.org/about> to meet the BOD
After two years our new trademarked logo was finally approved and a more professional student package and revised website were launched. http://www.accidentscene.org/index.htmlOur office moved to a new location only a mile away where we are able to make better use of our space.
2008 is expected to bring more growth
A Third instructor Trainer (Denise Carey, TX) will be added in JanuaryA concentrated effort to push for training to the Southwestern & Western States will be focused onWe will increase our efforts to fund raise in order to support the continued growth of ASMI. Click here to find out how you can help. Anyone can participate since there are ways to help that cost nothing!
http://www.accidentscene.org/help.htm
We will request more support and an increased presence from all groups and agencies who deal with motorcyclists and motorcycle safety so we can reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists!
ASMI events like WIM and TTRR give you a change to have fun riding while bringing awareness to ASMI and raising money that helps keep class fees low I would like to welcome the many new instructors we have. Former students are our best form of advertising so getting some people trained is essential to spreading the word. Please note that the Women In Motion Flier was posted today. The Tommy Thompson Reunion Ride Flier will be ready to be posted in the next couple weeks. We will be going to North Carolina this year and will do day trips from Cherokee, NC where we will be stationed at the Holiday Inn. Evening parties will help us re-group and enjoy reminiscing about or daytime adventures. For more information: http://www.accidentscene.org/events.htm Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT ROAD TALES BY THE MASTER OF MOTORCYCLE LITERATURE–Popular motojournalist Clement Salvadori has been sharing his stories from the road with the readers of Rider magazine since 1988. Now, 101 of those engaging Road Tales have been brought together in one book, cleverly illustrated by his long-time friend Gary Brown. These tales are spun by an observant and experienced traveler who can make a quick ride on the back roads near his home just as entertaining as a trip across the country. Meet some of the characters he has encountered (you might be among them), laugh with him at some of his blunders, and join him for bread, cheese, wine, and a stupendous vista somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of humanity. OLD SCHOOL RODZ MEETS EDITOR OF REBEL RODZ–Deer Geno, Thank you for your recent comments about RebelRodz here on bikernet! You area wonderful and wise man to warn the people everywhere to not read ourmagazine, RebelRodz. When I first red your warning hear on bikernet, I thought, why would thisman, Geno, who doesn’t even know me, not want people to read RebelRodzMagazine? I thought and thought about it, until it came to me: it isdangerous for people to read our magazine, RebelRodz. It can hurt them, evenkill them. They might, for instants, laugh themselves dead while reading oneof those funny articles in RebelRodz. They might choke on a cheeseburger whenthere looking at one of dose amazing little kars we have in RebelRodz. Theymight even trip over their shoelaces while there looking at some of dosesexy women in RebelRodz… So yes, I agree with you, deer Geno: Peopleeverywhere must stop reading RebelRodz immediately, it’s for there own good! You know, I did not want to be the editor of RebelRodz, but the importantpeople here in this company what publishes RebelRodz, they made me do it.They were holding a gun to my head and saying, “you must do RebelRodz or wewill hurt your dog. Well, as you can imagine, I love my dog, so I must doRebelRodz, I half no choice. But I will make sure that there will be a warning label from now on onRebelRodz, like on cigarette packs, warning the people of the healthhazards if they read RebelRodz. Please, people, do not reed RebelRodz. Itcan kill you! Yours truly, NEW MAVERICK ART SITE–Just a quick note to say a new site has been launched at Monte V-TWIN EXPO SEMINAR SCHEDULE– Agoura Hills, CA-The 8th annual V-Twin Expo is just around the corner, February 2, 3 and 4th, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. For those dealers planning to attend, be sure to mark your calendar for one of the most important seminars you will attend. Survival of the Fittest features panelists made up of your peers answering questions that will help you not only survive in 2008, but grow your business.. V-Twin Exclusive — Combating Counterfeits and Knock-Offs in the Motorcycle World Some call imitation the highest form of flattery. Others call it counterfeiting. Custom builders and parts designers are feeling the impact of infringement and knock-offs both from domestic and foreign producers. This seminar explores some of the means of protecting novel designs and inventions and some of the remedies that are available when someone else imitates a product without proper permission. The V-Twin Expo will welcome over 500 exhibitors in 2008 and thousands of v-twin dealers in Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Center. The V-Twin Expo remains the one show to attend for v-twin dealers. “I attend the v-twin expo every year, it is the single most informative event there is. It gives me and my staff personal time with the people we deal with every day over the phone. It’s nice to put a face with a name; also it gives my store the competitive edge it needs” said Duane Easter of Cycle City in Tennessee. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BCCOM–On behalf of BCCOM we would like to wish you all the best in the new year. Special thanks to everyone who has been sending in their membership renewals and taking transferable plates petitions to get signed. We appreciate your support and couldn’t do it without you! VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE SHOW TICKETS Tickets to the Vancouver Motorcycle Show on January 24-27th are sure to bring a smile to any motorcycle enthusiast’s face!Tickets are on sale now at Trev Deeley Motorcycles for $11 for adults and $7 for kids (6-15). For every bike show ticket sold, Trev Deeley Motorcycles will donate $1.00 to BCCOM!!Deeley’s is located at 1875 Boundary Road in Vancouver. Phone: (604) 291-2453 or check them out on-line here: http://www.trevdeeley.com/ Vancouver Motorcycle Show details can be found here: http://www.sportsmensshows.com/VanCycle/ VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE SHOW – JANUARY 24-27 Please stop by and check us out at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show on January 24-27 at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. Please note that our booth number has been changed to 583 right near Custom Alley so please stop by and say hi. CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2008 SCHEDULE– CMDRA Western Schedule: CMDRA Eastern Schedule: Please check www.cmdra.com for updates. NASH MOTORCYCLES DAYTONA ACTION–I dont know if Chris from Cyclesource talked to you yet or not, but were trying to organize a big event out in Daytona at the Skatepark. We want to have bike shops and vendors set up all week. Then also do an old school bike show, have a couple bands play, and do pro skater demos. –Marlin CUSTOM DESIGN STUDIO DRIVE SIDE CALIPER BRACKET COVER– Anybody who has a drive side caliper bracket that is welded to the frame knows what these are for. The weld on tabs look great molded and painted to match the bike’s paint job. The problem is when you tighten the bolts down to their torque specifications, the paint blisters up and looks unprofessional. With these covers designed by Kirk Taylor you just put a couple of dabs of clear silicone on the backside of the cover and you’re done. They are raw aluminum so you can paint, polish or plate to your needs. To remove, just poke your screwdriver from the backside and they’ll pop out with little effort. MSRP $40/pair. To order call (415) 382-6662 or email customdesignstudio@sbcglobal.com. SUPERSHOW 2008 IN TORONTO–WITH 425,000 square feet of “Everything in Motorcycling” and more than 55,000 expected visitors during the three day exhibition, Supershow 2008 will run from Friday, January 4th to Sunday, January 6th at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Toronto, Canada. Opening times are 10am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. Known as “the Big One by the Airport”, because of its location and free parking at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road), the North American International Motorcycle Supershow is a motorcycle shopping extravaganza, offering something for every interest, according to the organizers, including sport bikes, cruisers, moto-cross, off-road, vintage, touring and custom bikes. Some of the 2008 features and special guests include long distance rider Helen 2 Wheels, world’s fastest woman Trillium Muir, Team Arrow’s Streamliner looking to break the 500cc land speed record (held for more than 50 years), custom bike awards competition, MAX Awards, Canadian motorcycle racer Vicki Gray and A Century of Motorcycling exhibition among many others. www.supershowevents.com THUNDER BY THE BAY AND GIBTOWN BIKE FEST–What a great start to 2008. Last weekend was Thunder By The Bay and next weekend is Gibtown Bike Fest on the 12th and 13th Then, the Florida Bike Builders Invitational and Florida Motorcycle Expo – JANUARY 26th and 27th We have over 100 bikes registered from all over the state in the second largest independent bike show in the US! This year we have great celebrities like Michele Smith From AMERICAN THUNDER going to be there all day SATURDAY filming, Nikki Lee 2007 Miss Full Throttle and our 2008 Full Throttle Calendar Model, Erin Mckinnon Maxim’s Hometown Hottie Contest winner, Raquel Gibson Magazine Playmate, The Ice Cream Man From Hell, Big Rick Hoffman for Logic Motorcycles and many more National and Local Celebrities. The Miss Full Throttle Contest will also be Saturday night at 6pm! If you are interested, please show up around 4pm to sign up with two different outfits 1 – Biker Wear 2 – Bikini (This is not a skin to win contest) Miss Full Throttle will be a well recognized face in the motorcycle community by the end of 2008 with all the opportunities that are given to you. $750 in cash to the winner as well as a cover in 2008 and the poster in 2009 plus numerous events throughout the year. –Tony Cianci MYSTFREE FROM DOHERTY–Finally a no nonsense cure for the dreaded Twin Cam oil mist dilemma. Tim Doherty, CEO of Doherty Machine, has just announced the release of what is certainly one of the most significant new products developed for the TwinCam 88 since its introduction in 1999. According to Doherty the single largest complaint of TC owners is the oil mist released through the engine breather system that ultimately ends up coating the side of the bike, rider and passenger. Until now, there have been a number of what amount to “band aid” patches for the problem but none have produced notable permanent results. In stark contrast to these temporary patch techniques, Doherty’s new MYSTFREE air/oil separation module eliminates the oil mist problem permanently! Both in house and independent tests have shown that the MYSTFREE unit eliminated 99% of the oil residue emitted from TwimCam machines in good mechanical condition. Tested in engines ranging from the stock 88 up to 154 ci, Doherty’s unique device controlled virtually all misting normally associated with a build up in crank case pressure and inadequate oil pump scavenging. A direct bolt in replacement for the factory module, MYSTFREE can be installed in about an hour with no additional modifications. There are currently a number of patents pending on MYSTFREE which retails for $229.95. For complete details call 928-541-7744 or visit THAT?S DAISY ON HER BIG BEAR CHOPPER–And this is the end of the news. Daisy will be here, getting interviewed on Saturday. She is a die-hard rider, not to mention very cute? Bandit had to leave to pick up Ray Wheeler; his bike broke down about two-miles down the road. We have a crazy weekend ahead of us, with Charlie Brechtel coming down with more guests than I can mention. A band, women, people to interview and I don?t know what else. I?m gonna act like the cats and disappear? Have a great weekend and we?ll have a report on Sunday about how it went on Saturday! Layla
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
www.accidentscene.org
info@accidentscene.org
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
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(262) 436-0286 – fax
–Kai, the editor of RebelRodz
Monte Moore/ Artist
monte@mavarts.com
Phone 303-901-1870
webs : www.mavarts.comwww.maverickcustompaint.com
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Sunday, February 3rd ~ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room 234 Duke Energy Center
MAY 17 & 18 – Nl’akapxm Eagle Motorplex, Ashcroft, BC (http://www.eaglemotorplex.com/)
JUNE 7 & 8 – MHDRA Drag Strip, Medicine Hat, AB (http://www.mhdra.com/)
JUNE 14&15 – Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON (http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/)
JUNE 28 & 29 – Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB (http://www.castrolraceway.com/)
JULY 19 & 20 – Northern Lights Raceway, Fort St. John, BC (http://www.northernlightsraceway.ca/)
AUGUST 9 & 10 – Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC (http://www.missionraceway.com/)
SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 – SEASON FINALE – Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB (http://www.castrolraceway.com/)
SEPTEMBER 15 – Year-End Awards Banquet – Edmonton, AB
JUNE 14 & 15 – Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON (http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/)
AUGUST 9 & 10 – Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON (http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/)Remaining dates TBA.
NMC
Editor – Florida Full Throttle Magazine
www.fullthrottleusa.com
tonyc@fullthrottle.com
