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VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE PARKING ISSUE–We received the following note today regarding the meeting that was set for tomorrow to discuss motorcycle parking in the City of Vancouver:
“Please note: This report is WITHDRAWN from the agenda.For further information regarding the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic meeting please contact Pat Boomhower at 604.873.7015.Kind regards,
Bonnie Eng”
It is our understanding that this will be added to the agenda again after the Olympics. We will keep you posted.
JUSTICE FOR ALL RALLY
The next Justice for All Rally will be:
Friday, January 29, 2010
9:00 AM meet outside the court house
9:30 AM proceed to court room 102 for Robinson’s arraignment
(Rallies are planned in conjunction with Robinson’s court appearances)
Surrey Provincial Court
14340 57th Avenue
Surrey, BC
This is a peaceful rally
Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=192282664239
IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR BCCOM MEMBERSHIP FOR 2010
It’s that time of year again! 2010 memberships are now available at the office. They are also available on-line or by phone with MasterCard or Visa. You can follow this link: http://www.bccom-bc.com/bccom_store/bccom_store.html to join on-line or you can print off a form to mail in with a cheque. Thank you for your continued support.
EVER EXPANDING D&D DEALER PROGRAM–Here is last week’s new dealers. Go to the D&D web site for more information or a dealer near you.
1) Two Wheel Accessories Inc 1727 N Wesleyan Blvd Hwy 301 N Rocky Mount, NC 27804 252-977-9000
2) Wiccid Sickles 2602 W Townley Ave # 11 Phoenix, AZ 85021 602-550-7142
3) Dyno-Power Inc 1523 W Laskey Rd Toledo, OH 43612 419-478-7940
4) Moto Authority 1440 Eubank Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 505-503-7613
–Jennifer Millican
D & D Performance Ent
And as always RIDE SAFE &
LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES
817-834-8961
Fx: 817-831-4260
IT’S LEGAL TO WEAR HOME-MADE HELMETS–Police say it is legal to wear home-made helmets: The attachments are the current Folsom PD related documents. Thanks to Ride for publishing this story. from Ride Rag Jan – Feb issue http://www.riderag.com/Past%20Issues%20&%20Articles_files/RIDE%20JanFeb%202010.pdf
–Mark Temple
BOLT of California
(916) 402-7981
MIC Urges CPSC to End Ban on Youth Vehicles–The MIC has urged chairman Inez Tenenbaum and the other members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recommend in its report to Congress on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) an amendment that would end the current ban on youth powersports vehicles resulting from the law’s lead content provisions.
As part of the legislation that funded the CPSC in 2010, Congress gave CPSC a deadline of Jan. 15 to submit suggested improvements to CPSIA to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, the MIC stated in a release.
In a Jan. 12 letter, the MIC thanked the CPSC for its efforts to promote youth safety by implementing a temporary stay to make some youth vehicles available despite the ban. MIC also suggested three ways to completely or substantially exclude or exempt youth off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles from those provisions:
1. a ?functional purpose? amendment
2. a categorical exemption, such as would be provided by H.R. 1587
3. a change in the definition of ?accessibility? for powersports products
Even though the lead in metal parts of the vehicles do not pose a health hazard to youth riders, the CPSIA, as interpreted by CPSC, does not provide it with the flexibility it needs to grant an exclusion from the lead content limits. As a result, a CPSIA amendment is needed such as a ?functional purpose? amendment proposed by Chairman Tenenbaum in response to an earlier Congressional inquiry.
MIC General Counsel Paul Vitrano stated in the letter: ?Such an amendment should permit the Commission to grant exclusions for youth ATVs and motorcycles since lead in many accessible components is necessary for their functional purpose, contact with those components is infrequent and the elimination of lead is impracticable or impossible based on available scientific or technical information.?
Other solutions include a categorical exemption, such as would be provided by H.R. 1587, a pending bill with 55 bi-partisan co-sponsors, or a change in the definition of ?accessibility? for powersports products.
?Everyone agrees that the key to maintaining the safety of youth riders is for them to operate only appropriately sized vehicles,? Vitrano added. ?We are hopeful that CPSC?s report to Congress will pave the way to legislation that will ensure youth motorcycles and ATVs remain available.?
Vitrano said it will again be critical for enthusiasts and industry to mount a massive grassroots effort to advocate for one of these amendments to the CPSIA. For more information visit, www.stopthebannow.com.
Posted by Dennis Johnson
–from DealerNews
LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK, CRAZY LOW PRICE! $5,995.00!–This tricked out 2006 Sportster has all the goodies for a sharp little street bike! Features a factory 1200cc motor, 5-speed transmission, Screamin’ Eagle chrome exhaust, lowering shocks, PM front wheel, lay down license plate, 2-up leather seating, chrome oil bag cover, drag bars, and forward controls with upgraded pegs.
At under $6K, this bike will not last the weekend! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
FABULOUS FORDS FOREVER SHOW–I wanted to share with you this application/flyer for the Fabulous Fords Forever show on April 25 this year. I represent LZOC West on the Ford Car Club Council that sponsors this event. This is the largest Ford only show around. This show will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Lincoln Continental. I encourage you to participate by registering your Lincoln Zephyr or Continental or any other Ford product in support of this celebration. There are 50 classes and registration fills quickly. The flyer also contains information on accommodations in the area and Knott’s discounts.
The show website is http://fabulousfordsforever.org/ and phone number is 626 914 3738. This is not sponsored by Ford Motor Company, but they do support by bringing special exhibits and aiding in the public relations. This is not an official LZOC function, but several are planning to participate as support for the 70th anniversary of the Lincoln Continental. Hope to see you there!!!
–Ray
INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY–The very limited production P120 Fighter Combat is a machine you genuinely need to experience. Two early production examples (only 50 will ever be crafted) will be on display the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of this month at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, the setting for the new 2010 International Motorcycle Show
There still exists a small allocation of Fighters available for late spring, early summer delivery. Matt Chambers, our chief executive officer and founder, will be joined by designers Edward Jacobs and David Guido along with spoke persons Paul Adams, Phil Seed and Jen Graham. We encourage you to join them for this unique opportunity to engage conversationally around all things we motorcyclists hold dear.
Confederate Motors, Inc. | 2222 5th Avenue South | Birmingham | AL | 35233
QUICK LOWER ALABAMA WEATHER REPORT– As I sedately rode out of town this morning at 7:42AM the fog hung in the cool morning air like moss on a southern oak. The thermometer hovered at 45 degrees but with all the moisture it felt colder. Our roller coaster ride with the weather continues. My trips haven?t amounted to a lot of riding lately due to rain, cold, etc. but today was too good to pass up, even 24 miles round trip is better than no trip at all. Things at work have not picked up as much as usual but hopefully they will after the end of this month. Maybe my boss won?t be another casualty of these bad economic times but only time will tell.
If anyone is interested in knowing a good place in SE Alabama to purchase a motorcycle and a good salesman to talk to call Dothan Harley- Davidson and ask for Tim Perry. He is the most knowledgeable person I have run across (next to my husband of course), as far as Harley’s are concerned. He has worked in the parts dept. and warehouse and now is in sales. He can tell you just about anything you want to know about bikes and if he does not know he will find out for you. He goes way above and beyond the job of just selling you a bike. Customer service is still his number one priority and he does a great job. (334) 792-0063. However, the hours have been cut back at the Harley Dealership and they are no longer open on Mondays, guess they are feeling the economic pinch as well, but they are there Tuesday thru Saturday.
I am originally from a very small community called Red Bay in the NW Florida panhandle. It is growing a bit and has a grocery store/diner called the Red Bay Grocery www.redbaygrocery.com Ride safe.
–Camy
BRASS BALLS MODEL 1 – RUNAWAY SALES LEADER–The Model 1 concept came from BossMan Dar Holdsworth understanding that in these uncertain financial times consumers would be looking for hi-value products. And in two months the concept came to life to great acclaim in Cincinnati, OH at the 2009 industry V-Twin show.
The Model 1 has become the firm?s all time sales leader and most popular Digger Bobber.
The Brass Balls motorcycle is a value-priced Bobber that comes in black and has zero options. It?s built around Henry Ford?s Model T idea, which came in one color and was built for mass appeal.
What it does have is a selection of the who?s who in custom v-twin manufacturing. American suppliers include an EVO 80 inch engine, a S&S carburetor, a Tauer Machine Warlord primary, a D&D dyno-tuned 2 into 1 performance pipe and a Baker 5 speed transmission.
In addition, the Brass Balls has wrapped the Digger Bobber in a 300,000 mile, 1 year warranty. There isn?t another custom-production manufacturer that provides so much for so little?
More details at Brass
BUB Straight-Away Exhaust Systems for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles–
? BUB Straight Away exhaust systems are distinctly styled 2-into-2 ?Drag Pipes?.
? All Straight Away systems are built to BUB?s highest quality and performance standards.
? BUB Straight Away exhaust systems provide excellent value at an affordable price!
? Heat Shields & Baffles Standard on each system.
? All BUB Straight Away exhaust systems come with dual o2 sensor ports.
? Large selection of Accessories End Caps & Baffles
Straight Away Systems Fitments:
Sportster2004-2010
Dyna2006-2010
Softail1995-2010
Rocker2008-2010
Product Fitments and Description
Designed to fit Softail, Dyna and Sportster models, BUB Straight Away 2-into-2 two systems have a bold aggressive look, traditional styling, outstanding performance and awesome sound.
Available in a rich and handsome chrome finish or with sinister black ceramic coating, all BUB Straight Aways come in ?Long? and ?Mid? lengths, with ?Flush Cut? and ?Stagger Cut? configurations. Long length systems end at the center of the rear axle and Mid Length systems end approximately six inches forward of the rear axle.
We also offer a Softail LD version of this system that extends past the rear axle. All BUB Straight Aways come standard with full length heat shields that have 220 degree coverage around the headers. Full length linear coverage means no unsightly bluing or yellowing of the header pipes or mufflers.
To compliment the overall look of these systems, Straight Away exhaust outlets are fitted with chrome plated billet aluminum end caps. Adding further to the style, a BUB Straight Away logo is precision die stamped in the upper portion of the rear header heat shield on all systems.
Softail and Dyna model tuned length headers are 1 ? inch diameter tube that merge into a larger 2 ? inch diameter mufflers. Mufflers and headers are welded together to form an integral-one piece assembly. Each muffler section measures 20 inches in length and is fitted with a 2 inch diameter Dyno proven louvered baffle. This type of configuration provides for broader power and torque bands, more top end horsepower and a ?gotta have it? quality of sound. The entire length of the header and muffler assembly is covered by a single piece 2 ? inch heat shield.
The finished look of BUB Straight Away 2-into-2 systems makes a bold statement on all Harley Davidson and big twin motorcycles. Straight Away 2-into-2 systems for Sportster models accomplish the same style concept and quality of sound by using 1 ? inch headers ? 2 inch mufflers with 1 ? inch baffles and 2 ? inch heat shields.
BUB Straight Away 2-into-2 systems come with detailed installation instructions and all necessary mounting hardware and brackets. BUB Straight Aways are designed to perform on most engine configurations up to 113 cubic inches.
BUB Straight Away Accessories
Interchangeable End Caps For those who want the option of a different look, interchangeable end caps for Softail, Dyna and Sportster models, are available in the following styles:
Billet Aluminum Slash Cut ? Chrome
Billet Aluminum Slash Cut ? Teflon Coated Black
Radical Scalloped – Chrome
Radical Scalloped – Black Ceramic
Turn out -Scalloped ? Chrome
Turn out -Scalloped ? Black Ceramic
Turn out -Standard ? Chrome
Turn out – Standard – Black Ceramic
Optional Quiet Baffles
2 inch quiet baffles for Softail and Dyna models.
1 ? inch quiet baffles for Sportster models.
For more information at www.bub.com or 1-800-934-9739
* These products are designed for use on closed course competition motorcycles only.
The Darwin’s are out!!!!– Yes, it’s that magical time of year again when the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honoring the least evolved among us.
Here is the glorious winner:
1. When his 38 caliber revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a hold-up in Provo , Utah would-be robber Jason Ellison did something that can only inspire wonder. He peered down the barrel and tried the trigger again. This time it worked.
We’ll have the honorable mentions starting this Sunday in the Post.
FIRST EVER BIKER’S BETTERMENT CONFERENCE– Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the first Biker’s Betterment Conference, brought to you by Road Guardians.org, the one-stop access to comprehensive motorcycle safety, legal and rider networking resources. We hope you can participate in this outstanding conference on March 26-27, 2010, at the Doubletree O’Hare Hotel Conference Center, Rosemont, Illionois.
Learn more about this conference and register at:http://www.roadguardians.org/events.php
Biker’s Betterment Conference (BBC)There is always more to learn about motorcycle safety. The BBC will help you enhance your education by providing workshops on proper braking, ABS, Alcohol Awareness programs, motorcycle crash situational learning and motorcycle training course resource information. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation will present the Honda Simulator and conduct a workshop geared to motorcycle safety projects, programs and courses.
There will also be a panel discussion on current safety initiatives, chaired by Imre Sauter, AMA. Accident Scene Mangement, Inc wil conduct skills workshops and CPR certifications. Group Riding seminars, Military Sport Bike Program tips and distracted driver discussions and more. Don’t miss this conference.
ABATE and the MRF will be represented on panel discussions. Visit www.roadguardians.org for updates and guest speakers, including Lee Parks, author of Total Control, who will conduct demonstrations outside, weather permitting, on proper cornering techniques.
Event Info
March 26-27, 2010Doubletree O’Hare Hotel Conference Center5460 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is a proud sponsor of Accident Scene Management, Inc, Rescue Riders and Road GuardiansOur firm recognizes the importance of continued safety education as well as bringing motorcycle awareness to the general public. For those reasons we support these programs and organizations with financial donations and sponsorships.
BBC Fires Hells Angels Employee After Police Criticism–Getting fired was probably the last thing on BBC reporter Steve Jones’s mind when he criticized the police for being too heavy-handed at a “Bulldog Bash” biker event in a radio interview. But the 20 year BBC veteran, speaking under the pseudonym of “Echo,” caught the attention of colleagues who recognized his voice, which led to his firing under the pretense that he violated the company’s code of conduct dictating that “journalists must disclose their interests and get permission before representing outside organizations.”
Jones was described by another BBC employee as being “… a lovely bloke and an excellent broadcaster but he’s a bit of a maverick.” Apparently, he also had a history of ruffling feathers at work by wearing short sleeves, which revealed his tattooed arms.
Though his identity as a Hells Angels member surely sounds salacious, his comments about the police– one of which can be seen at the bottom of this article– don’t sound all that provocative. Another one of his statements: “In the UK, we’re not organised crime – we’re a brotherhood of bikers.”
Did Jones deserve to be fired, or was he being discriminated against because he’s a Hells Angels member?
Sources: DailyMail.co.uk, Bikes in the Fast Lane Blog
Basem’s Motorcycles Blog
By Basem Wasef, About.com Guide to Motorcycles
Viper Motorcycle Company Announces Title Sponsorship for the Upcoming Rick Fairless Strokers Dallas Bike Show and Parts Expo SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM–Hopkins, MN January 20, 2010– Viper Motorcycle Company (OTCBB: VPWI.OB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Viper Powersports Inc., is pleased to announce a partnership with Rick Fairless Strokers Dallas and American Thunder Promotions to be the title sponsor of the April 2010 bike show in Dallas, Texas at Market Hall. The show will be called the Viper Motorcycles Rick Fairless Strokers Dallas Bike Show and Parts Expo.
Terry Nesbitt, President of Viper stated, ?This will be the first year for this show and we are excited to be a part of this soon to be historic event honoring the achievements and evolution of Rick Fairless and Strokers Dallas. American Thunder is also the promoter of the annual Donnie Smith Show in Minnesota and the Arlen Ness Show in California. We?re in good company and look forward to this show and many to come.?
Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas added, ?This is a premier motorcycle show and the only one of its kind in the southwest. Numerous vendors will be displaying customs, cruisers of all brands, sports bikes, race bikes, parts/accessories and of course, the many award winning customs designed and built by Strokers Dallas. It?s also exciting for us as a Viper dealer to have Viper Motorcycle Company as a first year title sponsor. The Viper Diamondback 152 Super Cruiser will be prominently displayed. It?s only fitting that we create this relationship as we are the # 1 Viper dealer in the country.?
Nesbitt added, ?With Viper creating real momentum in the marketplace, we intend to take full advantage of the showcase opportunity for our bikes in front of this ideal demographic of motorcycle consumers and enthusiasts?.
Viper Powersports designs, manufactures and markets a line of premium American V-Twin Super Cruiser motorcycles, V-Twin aftermarket engines and other related aftermarket products through an independent dealer network. Joint venture partner Ilmor Engineering (www.ilmor.com), provides technical developmental support for the proprietary 152 cubic inch Viper V-Twin engine, utilizing their 25 years of engine design expertise, ensuring Vipers’ long term success as America’s newest domestic OEM of motorcycles. Viper Powersports and Viper Motorcycle Company’s websites arewww.viperpowersports.com and www.vipermotorcycle.com.
–Terry Nesbitt
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