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ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO WIN THE BRASS BALLS BOBBER CUSTOM MOTORBIKE–The end of the month is the final day to win the Bikernet/Brass Balls Bobbers/IronWorks giveaway bike. This is one special sled. We designed it and got our buddies from D&D Performance Exhaust, Baker Drivetrain, Rich Phillips, Gatorz, Crime Scene, Crazy Horse, Tauer and HHI all to come in and have fun in putting this build together.
So not only does it look good, it really performs. It so fast and agile it is hard to remove the grin that gets plastered on your face when you snick it into gear.
Get all the details on how to put this sled in your garage by clicking here?
MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING HEATING UP–Here is the 2009 drag race schedule for Motorcycles as of Jan. 21, 2009, Including all the sanctions that I could verify. ***I?d sure verify the events before taking off to the wild blue yonder.
Stick this in your saddlebag and if you find yourself near one of these GREAT events, please ck ?em out. SUPPORT THE SPORT.
–ML
March 6-8 AMA Dragbike–B&B Promotions Bikeweek Nationals South Georgia Motorsports Park, Valdosta, GA
March 12-15 NHRA AC Delco Gatornationals, Gainesville, FL
March 27-29 NHRA O?Reilly Spring Nationals, Houston, TX
March 28-29 AMRA- Bowling Green, KY
April 4-5 AMA Dragbike MTC Elmer Trett Nationals Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, GA
April 16-19 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment-southern Nationals, Atlanta, GA
April 18-19 AHDRA Gateway Int’l Raceway Madison, IL Screamin’ Eagle Gypsy Rendezvous Nationalspresented by the Surdyke Family of Dealerships
April 18-19 MDRA Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
April 25-26 AHDRA Atlanta DragwayCommerce, GA Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson Southern Nationals presented by Charles W. Watwood, Jr. and Associates
April 25th All Bike Dragstrip Campout at Little River Dragway, TX Texas Scooter Times
May 1-3 NHRA O?Reilly Midwest Nationals, Madison, IL
May 2-3 AMA Dragbike Spring Nationals Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, TN
May 24-25 All Harley Party Drags- Texas Scooter Times -Gulfport, MS– Memorial Day Weekend
May 31 MDRA Sacramento Raceway Park, Sacramento, CA
June 4-7 NHRA Route 66 Nationals, Chicago, IL
June 6-7 AHDRA Summit Motorsports Park Norwalk, OH Screamin’ Eagle Ohio Bike Week Nationalspresented by Dealers of Northern Ohio
June 11-14 NHRA Super Nationals Englishtown, NJ
June 13-14 AMA Dragbike Summer Nationals US 131 Motorsports Park, Martin, MI
June 20-21 AHDRA Kansas City International Raceway Kansas City, MO Blue Springs Harley-Davidson Midwest Nationals
June 20-21 MDRA Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
June 25-28 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals, Norwalk, OH
June 27-28 AMRA Bowling Green, KY
We’ll bring you the second half 2009 schedule in June.
www.mdra4u.com
www.ahdra.com
www.amadragbike.com
http://www.texasscooter.com
OXYTANE COMES TO BIKERNET–What I?ll say is this: Whatever was in this bottle actually worked and me being leery of this whole experiment, I could really feel a difference in the way my bike performed. Acceleration from a stop and more important, roll-on performance was notably improved.
What can I say? This stuff worked!! I?ll be sure to use it again when I can get my hands on it again.
Interested? Go to www. Oxytane.com and learn more about Oxytane and how you to can feel the difference in your ride. If you would like to read an article on this product Thunder Press did one in their October 2008-Motorhead Memo by Kip Woodring.
Any other questions, you can contact the Arizona Rep. Jeff Tangen – jeffty@msn.com – 602-639-0645.
–Michael Colburn
VP sales
PetroNovel Energy Group
4426 E. Washington Blvd.
Commerce, Ca 90023
925 497 4927
http://www.oxytane.com
OLD SKOOL RODZ PUBLISHER WINS GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW WITH WHITE MERC–Dixie won 2nd place at the GNRS in her class.
Wish I could have made it out there.
–Geno
www.olskoolrodz.com
www.ckdeluxe.com
11 DAYS UNTIL PINK PARTZ GETS DIRTY IN CINCINNATI–Professional AMA Grand National Flat Track Racer Nichole Cheza Scheduled to meet attendees of 9th Annual V-Twin Expo February 7th from 11A to 1P.
Minneapolis, MN? Only eleven days until female AMA Grand National racer Nichole Cheza will be on hand to meet with attendees of the 9th Annual V-Twin Expo this February 7th from 11A to 1P at the Duke Energy Center downtown Cincinnati. Nichole will be at the Pink Partz booth (#759) on the main show floor.
Michigan based racer, Cheza has been riding since she was just three years old and racing since she was a just four years old. After receiving the Female Athlete of the Year award in 2003, Nichole Cheza turned pro. As a female rider and racer, Cheza embodies what Pink Partz? are all about? ride inspired apparel and accessories. Cheza recently offered to help Pink Partz spread the word about the freshly launched line. Pink Partz feature well-designed, unique products that feel right in a world of horsepower and torque.
Pink Partz slogan states: ?Don?t be afraid to get your Pink Partz dirty?, clearly Cheza takes that statement to a whole new level out on the track.
?Pink Partz gets it. They know what the ride means. The few products made available to women so far, don?t stand out, they don?t ?mean? anything. Pink Partz means something. I get a kick out of wearing something that makes a statement. My female friends love this line, especially the ones that don?t ride. They think it?s a gas? explained racer Cheza.
At the Expo dealers can expect to also see new spring products from Pink Partz. Pink Partz offers a fresh new approach by providing distinctive and exclusive ride inspired designs.
Pink Partz products are in stock now and available to ship at J&P Cycles online or in store at their Anamosa and Daytona Beach locations. Check the full line out at: www.pinkpartz.com
To see all the spankin? new products and more about Pink Partz, visit: www.pinkpartz.com
To learn more about Nichole Cheza, visit: www.nicholecheza.com
MOTORCYCLE COMMITTEE AGENDA FOR V-TWIN SHOW IN CINCY– February 8, 9:00 a.m., ROOM 251,Call to order: 9:00 a.m.
Introduction: Keith R. Ball. Could an alliance between the motorcycle aftermarket, SEMA with 7,500 members and the MRF representing 250,000 State Motorcycle Rights Organization members through their Sustaining Member Organizations and the aftermarket help motorcycling?
SEMA Structure: How we establish a council? We need to create an active committee of SEMA members, then present a proposal to SEMA
Issues facing motorcycling: Kirk Willard, President Motorcycle Riders Foundation
SEMA: What to expect. A prospective from a former council member, Seth Doulton, President Horse Power Promotions, who is a SEMA member (30 years) and helped establish ARMO.
MIC: Motorcycle Industry Council Goals. MIC representative to be determined.
Mission Statement: Keith R. Ball, discussion:
Motorcycle Action Council Mission Statement
Our first and foremost goal is supporting the freedom to build and ride custom motorcycles. Another goal is to create an active link between the motorcycle aftermarket industry and the motorcycle rights community. We will endeavor to create an ongoing communication forum and promote legislative efforts as widely as possible. A primary objective is to provide meaningful solutions to industry-specific issues and challenges, thereby perpetuating the growth and prosperity of motorcycle aftermarket parts manufacturers.
Membership Opportunities: How broad should our scope be?
Establishing a Committee: Do you want to be actively involved
Public Comment:
This meeting is open to the public at the V-Twin expo in Cincinnati, 9:00 a.m. Sunday, room 251. For SEMA membership info, click on the banner above or call Monica Turelow at (909) 396-0289.
CINCY V-TWIN EXPO SEMINAR ROOM CORRECTION– AMD has today learnt that the Daytona Twin Tec Seminars taking place at the V-Twin Expo, in Cincinnati, will now be taking place in Room 260, not Room 263 as previously reported.
The times for the seminars remain unchanged; Basic Fuel Injection – 2.00pm and Advanced Fuel Injection 3.30pm
DAYTONA TWIN TEC
South Daytona, Florida, USA
Tel: 386 304 0700
Fax: 386 304 9502
E-mail: allen@daytona-twintec.com
www.daytona-twintec.com
CALIFORNIA EPA ISSUES FROM NEW CITIZEN KIWI MIKE–I think Calif has even a bigger issue brewing in which the big plan is in the name of clean air is to do away with alleged polluting motorcycles. I think there will be a day when many motorcycles will not be able to be operated on our Calif roads especially since a recent law was passed to phase out big rig diesels older than 2007 (going off memory) from our road starting in 2012.
My truck is paid for and only gets operated on California roads to go out of state to shows back east.
I think my classic Indians just might be outlawed one day and considered gross polluters.It could be that the insurance companies won’t insure them, that could be a different angle too.I think we’re all going to get screwed mate.
On another note I’ll be sworn in as a US citizen this Thursday. I had to go into LA immigration office early Jan which I got there at 7.15 a.m. and talk about a bunch of city assholes not allowing motorcycles to park in the paid city parking structures. I got turned away from three of them and had to park way down the road in a lot that was approved for m/cs. I thought I was saving the country gas by riding my old ’53 Chief and saving space on the freeway only to be discriminated against in LA.
Our gov at work for we the people.
–Kiwi Mike
THE BIKERNET BOOKS AND NEW MAGAZINES DEPARTMENT–SOUL RYDAH -The first African-American Bike Magazine to hit the street since Soul Brothers years ago, rocks the industry. This is one extremely well done, slick magazine. This is the fourth issue and the art direction and photography are top notch. Surprisingly, this book is filled with upscale ads for cigars and liquor. For more info drop a note to info@soulrydahmag.com or call 931) 902-8391
Clinton Library Motorcycle Catalog is a cool piece I received from Kimmy Cruz. This book was created around and for the Tom Zimberoff exhibit at the Clinton Library. It highlights the builders and artist featured in the exhibit including Scott Long, Pat Kennedy (with Bandit’s motorcycle), Harold Pontarelli (where is that guy?), Cyril Huze, Alan Lee, a bunch of Hamsters and more.
Allan Lowson’s fiction complation, Tinker Tales: It’s a small, easy-to-read grouping of Allan’s fantasy and Sci-fi fiction. To order a copy reach out to the Xlibris Corporation 888-795-4274 or check www.Xlbris.com.
OUR INDUSTRY LOOSES A FRIEND AND LEGEND WITH THE PASSING OF BOB LE PERA–We would like to observe the passing of Bob Le Pera the founder of Le Pera Seats. Bob Le Pera had a passion for making the finest handcrafted Harley seats his way, no excuses and never strayed from the ideals that proved so rewarding to him. He always strived to do what was best for the industry and held the customers best interest as the foundation for his work.
From the beginning Bob instilled his exemplary work ethics and attention to every last detail to his kids Bob Jr. and Christine. Bob Jr. for the past 24 years and Christine for the past 20 years have worked side by side with Bob. As a family they have built what has become one of the most respected names in the industry.
Together Bob Jr. and Christine will continue to keep Bob?s passion, work ethic and dreams alive, preserving every bit of history that he started with his bare hands back in 1972.
–Bob Clark
HONDA-YAMAHA DEALER DOWN–The US economy took another victim recently. This time it was University Honda-Yamaha in Seattle, WA.
The first and oldest Honda dealer in the US finally had to shut it’s doors…..after 50 years in business.
–John
SPEAKING OF THE ECONOMY–S&S Cycle would like to address recent rumors stemming from the auctioning of several pieces of manufacturing equipment. In a down economy rumors fly, so here are the facts: Like other companies in the manufacturing industry, S&S has conducted layoffs, and is selling excess equipment. ?These are appropriate measures that we took in response to the slowing economy? says CEO George Smith. Smith went on to say ?people may not be aware of this, but while we are clearing out some of our machinery, we are also investing in new machines, and increasing our efficiency and overall capability.?
Although slowing sales are a factor, some of the machines being sold have already been replaced in production by a new manufacturing cell that was made fully operational just last summer. This system allows for the consolidation of machining centers and results in greater efficiency.
A redesign of the plant layout is also being implemented to increase the flexibility and scope of S&S?s manufacturing capacity.S&S is about to launch an aggressive and dynamic marketing program which will start with a dual presence at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio. S&S will be showing performance enhancement products under the S&S name as well as vintage engines and parts under their recently acquired Flathead Power brand.
The following week at the Dealer Expo 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana, S&S will debut a new line of off-road performance products and parts for metric cruisers.
Director of Business Development and Sales, Michael Scaletta summed it up. ?We are introducing great new products and are even expanding into new markets. S&S has been here for over 50 years, and we are in it for the long haul.?
Yafterburner Slider Covers–WOW!! That?s what everybody says the first time they lay their eyes on these badass fork covers. Paul?s Yafterburner exhaust tips have been a huge success! Now you can carry that awesome styling forward to your forks as well. Add a set of these to your front end and you?ll have the most radical looking front fork in town!
These bad boys are CNC machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 aluminum and the beautifully chrome plated or black anodized and accent machined. They are an easy bolt on product that will dramatically change the look of your Bagger!
Part# – YSC-C / Chrome Fork Covers / Price: $399.95 pr.
Part# – YSC-B / Black w/ Accent Machine / Price: $399.95 pr.
–Paul Yaffe Originals
602-840-4205
NEW ORLEANS BIKEFEST APPROVED BY AMA– We?ve just been informed by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) that the New Orleans Bikefest has been sanctioned as a premier State Rally. Only one rally per state receives a State Rally sanction from the AMA. We are proud that New Orleans Bikefest achieved the qualification standards required for sanctioning as the State Rally after only one year.
We couldn?t have done it without the support of everyone that participated as attendees, vendors, sponsors and event staff. We thank you all very much and look forward to seeing you at 2009 New Orleans Bikefest . www.neworleansbikefest.com –Barry Lee
Live Free Promotions, LLC
650 Poydras Street, STE 1200
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 274-0226
BIKERNET METRIC COVERS EASYRIDERS SACRAMENTO SHOW–A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Easy Riders, V-Twin Bike Show in Sacramento. I went for the Metric bikes but I shot everything I saw that was cool. Come over to Bikernetmetric.com to check out the coverage.
Also, if you are heading out to Cincinnati for the V-Twin Expo in a week, make sure you come by the W8less Rotors booth to see their latest products and have a book signed by Bandit himself!
Also, get your photos taken with the AFT Girls, the models that worked on ER HED, the World Champion Yamaha board tracker from AFT Customs. The girls will be signing posters and generally being friendly as always. It should be a cool show and will set the stage for the V-Twin market in ?09. I will have tons of new stuff on the Metric site when I come back. Stay tuned and ride right!
–Wacko
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