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Artists celebrate custom creativity for raw and elemental bike–WHAT:A band of low brow artists including Shepard Fairey will display what rebellion means to them with a gallery opening titled The Art of Rebellion. Ten artists will display a custom-painted Harley-Davidson gas tank in the event?s theme ? all to celebrate a coming out party for Harley?s latest dark ride, Iron 883.
The event brings together two worlds that understand breaking ground, pushing limits, and self-expression.
WHY:The gallery of tanks as well as a piece from the artists own collection will be on display and available for purchase. Proceeds from the sales are going to Art Matters, a charity that supports and encourages the exploration of new ideas and art.
WHO:If there?s anybody who understands self-expression, it?s Harley-Davidson. Harley supports the efforts of those who break ground creatively and artistically. In fact, Harley knows these ideals so well, that they created a collection of motorcycles called Dark Custom for today?s rebellious generation. Harley?s latest bike, Iron 883, is a raw and elemental bike built for those with a fire that keeps burning.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC SEMINAR–This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment. This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and A format:
Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.
Q. Where will the government get this money?
A. From taxpayers.
Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?
A. Only a smidgen.
Q. What is the purpose of this payment?
A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.
Q. But isn’t that stimulating the economy of China ?
A. Shut up.
Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the US economy by spending your stimulus check wisely:
If you spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China.
If you spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.
If you purchase a computer it will go to India.
If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala (unless you buy organic).
If you buy a car it will go to Japan.
If you purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan.
And none of it will help the American economy. We need to keep that money here in America. You can keep the money in America by spending it at yard sales, going to a baseball game, or spend it on prostitutes, beer and wine (domestic ONLY), or tattoos, since those are the only businesses still in the US.
–Rogue
WIN A TP ENGINEERING ENGINE–Win a $7,500 value TP Engineering 121ci engine just by attending the V-Twin ExpoEASYRIDERS Events and TP Engineering have come together to offer one lucky dealer the opportunity to walk away from the show with one of TP Engineering’s award-winning 121ci v-twin engines.
Worth some $7,500, the engine will be awarded to one lucky attending dealer at the event’s Saturday evening industry reception (February 7th).
“Simply by registering and attending the Expo, this engine could be yours”, Show Manager Jim Betlach told AMD Magazine. “The engine will be on display at the show and dealers will automatically be entered into the draw when they pick up their badge holder at one of the Expo hotels or at the Convention Center”, Betlach explained.
“We are also again running our FREE lodging draw whereby some lucky dealers will have their hotel room ‘comped’. If a dealer registers in advance, then he or she could be the lucky one selected.”
The 9th annual V-Twin Expo will be the premier industry event this year for the custom v-twin and Harley-Davidson parts and accessory aftermarket. It will see dealers, custom v-twin builders and parts and accessory vendors from all around the world gather to see the year’s new products, take advantage of show special offers from exhibitors, and attend highly relevant and perfectly timed seminars featuring a selection of industry experts.
The event opens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday February 7th and runs through 1:00 p.m. on Monday February 9th at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.
To register in advance for the event visit: www.vtwin-expo.com
Tel: 952 443 4168
Fax: 952 443 3678
E-mail: vtwin-expo@reactionmanagement.com
Lake Worth Bike Night’s Jerry Graves Memorial– Biker’s rally to support Michaele “Hot Rod” Graves and honor his father, fallen chopper builder, Jerry Graves.
Lake Worth, Florida, Fl, January 29, 2009 An outpouring of sympathy from the area motorcycle community is fueling a memorial on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Lake Worth Bike Night is hosting a special Jerry Graves Memorial starting at 7PM. A portion of the proceeds from Lake Worth Bike Night’s fund raising efforts will be donated to Michaele Graves “Hot Rod”, son of Jerry Graves. Lake Worth Bike Night founder, Adam Raizen felt moved by Jerry’s passing and compelled to organize this event.
Jerry Graves was the owner of Graves Custom Cycles. His custom chopper designs are known throughout Palm Beach County and the country. A sample of his work has appeared in The Art of the Chopper, a book featuring national motorcycle designs.
The following quote is from The Art of the Chopper. “I’ve got building motorcycles on my mind all the time,” says Graves. “Generally it’s the last thought on my mind before I go to bed and the first thing I think of in the morning. If I get up in the middle of the night to pee, I’ll sketch what I couldn’t get out of my head on the bathroom mirror.” Samples of Graves work will be featured all throughout downtown Lake Worth.
Lake Avenue and Lucerne Avenue venues will be alive with music on this special night. Two of the bands scheduled to appear are Slip and the Spinouts and The Dillengers.
Custom bike builders Mike Pruss, Mike Beland, Adam Chandler, Cyril Huze, Billy Lane, Chop Shop Customs, Thunder Cycle, “Chiki” Vagabond and more to be announced will be attending. So many great people in the industry coming out to support this sad but needed cause. An array of vendors will also be set up at various downtown locations.
While a soul has passed from the motorcycle world the soul of the motorcycle community is stronger then ever. Evident in the support thrown into this effort is the wide reaching and generous donation of raffle items for this special night. A partial list of donating participants include Chandler Originals, Choppers Inc, South Florida Choppers, A-1 Cycles, Demented Graphics, Vagabond, Palm Beach Harley Davidson, Iron Eagle, Eddie Trotta, Chop Shop, Cyril Huze, Daddy-O’s, Midwest, Baker Transmission Thunder Cycle Competition, bikerdata.com Schedule of Entertainment and Events: The Cottage: 522 Lucerne Ave.
7:00 PM Slip and the Spinouts
8:30 PM A signing of the Jerry Graves commemorative collage that is contributed by Jack McIntyre photography.
9:00 PM Rolex watch raffle winner will be drawn. On hand throughout the evening: Speed Channel’s Rich Christensen signing autographs.Havana Hideout: 509 Lake Ave.
7:00 The Dillenger’s
9:30 PM Bobber raffle winner will be drawn.
SLICK BAGGER INNER SHIFT LINKAGE ARMS and ANTI RATTLE SPACERS– These slick inner shift arms from Softbrake are direct replacements for OEM inner arms found on 1982 to present FLH touring models. Precision machined from 6061 billet aluminum the splined clamp and Allen bolt provides a secure fit, reduces weight and ads a sanitary, high tech look to your scooters linkage.
Available in show chrome or black powder coat, the BAGGER INNER LINKAGE ARMS can be ordered in slotted, grooved or with holes and retail for just $75.00. Additionally Softbrake offers a selection of spring loaded spacers and cap to eliminate that annoying rattle and cover the end of the stock shaft when converting to a single shifter. Spring loaded spacers go for $17.00 (short) and $19.00 (long), standard spacer is $16.00 and the cap runs $17.00 .
Call direct to 714-680-0911 or head over to www.softbrake.com
D&D/ZIPPERS TECH ROCKS 2009 TOURING WORLD–Check the tech on the Bikernet Home Page. It took a quick 20 minutes and opened up even a highly restrictive California Road King.
2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SLIP-ON EXHAUST PIPES FROM D&D PERFORMANCE EXHAUST–
RIVERA PRIMO CHAIN KITS FOR BIKERNET–Now available from Rivera Primo are complete chain drive kits, including clutchbaskets w/clutch hub & appropriate components.
Perfect for custom or high performance bike builders needing a cost effectiveprimary drive, each kit includes the Pro-Clutch? assembly, billet aluminumclutch basket w/starter ring gear, a double row Diamond primary chain,stock-style chain adjuster, compensator assembly w/engine sprocket & motorshaft extension for those kits having offsets for use w/wider than stock rear wheelsand tires.
Kits are available for 1994-2006 & 1990-1993 model Softail & Dyna as well as FXR &FLT models. They’re sold with offsets or without, and are available in a variety ofsprocket combinations and ring gear sizes too.
Feel free to contact one of our knowledgeable sales reps for further info and part numbers.
For further info on these & other fine products contact:
–Rivera Primo Inc.
12450 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
? 562-907-2600
? Fax: 562-907-2606
Web: www.riveraengineering.com
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Announces Events for Daytona Bike Week 2009–
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse wouldn’t be complete without top name custom bike builders and their bikes. Christian Clayton of Sucker Punch Sally’s will be showing his Hard Rock Bike. In addition Clayton has teamed up with Ami James of Miami Ink to produce a limited amount of Love Hate Choppers. The two prototype production models, “Love” and “Hate” will be making their first public debut only at the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse.
As always, the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse has added some fresh features to its line-up. New this year are the following events:
?Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse, As always the Seminole Hard Rock will be the center of all the action inside the Doghouse Bar and Grill. The main feature this year includes the debut of customized Hard Rock Fender guitars by the worlds most famous motorcycle builders. They were all given similar Fender guitars and told to customize them in any way they saw fit, no rules just use their creativity to make something worthy of the Hard Rock name. Some of the builders include Ami James, Billy Lane, Christian Clayton and Shelly Rossmeyer who are all doing customized Hard Rock Fender guitars that will be auctioned live on Thursday night at the Biker Fusion event, with all the proceeds going to Soldiers Angels.
?Limp Nickie Night — Tuesday March 3rd-Watch out because the motorcycle industries next generation of builders are taking over the Doghouse and are determined to have a good time. Be there to see them ride their outrageous machines and then be available to answer questions and do shots with you. They will be bringing their customized Fender Guitars to display at the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse and will most likely close the place down.
?Russell Mitchell’s EXILE CYCLES Tattoo Contest-Tuesday March 3rd-It wouldn’t be Daytona bike week at the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse without a Tattoo contest hosted by Russell Mitchell of EXILE Cycles. Don’t miss the best tattoo contest in Daytona where contestants bare it all and the judges pull out all the stops.
?The Horse Backstreet Choppers and Confederate Railroad-Wednesday March 4th-The Seminole Hard Rock main stage will feature the musical talent of Confederate Railroad while the VIP Dog Pound gets overrun with Horse Back Street Chopper magazine staff and friends.
?Third Biker Fusion Event- Thursday March 5th-Hosted by Shelly Rossmeyer, Ami James, Billy Lane and Christian Clayton, this is a chance for the general public to mix with the industry elite for a great cause. All proceeds go to Soldier’s Angels and there will be a live auction, featuring Hard Rock Fender Custom Guitars, bikini contest, and a limited amount of admission tickets sold to the general public for a $50 donation. It is always a good time and even better when we see the outpouring of support for our soldiers serving overseas.
?Party with Love Hate Choppers -Friday March 6th- Hosted by Ami James and Christian Clayton this night is sure to be a party when the Love Hate Choppers crew takes over the Doghouse. Ami will be available for a limited time to sign autographs then it’s time to party in the VIP Dog Pound upstairs.
“Daytona is always a great time. We have taken it to a new level this year and people will get to see a whole new set-up and energy,” said Carrie Repp, event coordinator for the Roadhouse and owner of R&R Promotions. “We’ll still host the industry’s biggest names and hottest bikes, but most importantly, our benefit events will give the entire biker community a chance to come together to support our troops.”
Other sponsors include Doghouse Bar & Grill, Keyboard Carriage, Wild Turkey, American Honey and Bikernet.com.
–Ken Conte
V-TWIN VINEYARS THIS WEEKEND AT ZAP–Join V-Twin Vineyards this weekend at ZAP!Fort Mason Pavillion, San FranciscoZAP’s Zinfandel Festival is an internationally recognized series of tasting events. Renown as the premier single-varietal tasting in the world, an estimated 275 wineries and over 10,000 attendees partake in the four days of Festival events. The ZAP Zinfandel Festival is held exclusively in San Francisco, and traditionally is a sold-out event.
Unmask Your Passion for Zin! Saturday, January 31, 2009. “Unmask Your Passion” reflects our enthusiasm for America’s Heritage Wine–Zinfandel. It’s about the excitement we feel when we discover a Zinfandel new to us or taste a barrel sample from the latest vintage of one of our favorite wineries. “Unmask Your Passion” also reflects the personalities of Zinfandel–bold and celebratory, independent and unpretentious, versatile and diverse.
V-Twin Vineyards – Fine Wines for Motorcycle Enthusiasts
P.O. Box 7912
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
800-357-1959
BIKERNET MEETS BASSANI–Check out the home page tech on the Bassani crew building a new exhaust system for the 5-Ball Salt Shaker. They are hauling the bike to Cincy for the show and Carly (above) will be signing posters in their booth. Don’t miss the show or Carly.
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