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THE INDUSTRYIS PREMIER EVENT– Don’t miss this premier biker event during the Sturgis Rally Week, Sponsored by Bikernet.com, Wednesday, August 10, 2005. Mingle with the industry greats all while helping out two worthy non-profit organizations. Help the kids served by Children’s Care and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame by getting a raffle ticket or participating in awesome silent and live auctions held at the event.
TRUE-TRACK IS BACK–Just thought I’d drop you a note on the latest NEW PRODUCT.TRUE-TRACK, for 1980-1992 HD touring motorcycles. Constructed from Billet Aluminum with Black anodized finish! All the hardware is STAINLESS STEEL, yes the stabilizer link is also STAINLESS STEEL with vibration isolated properties and made in the USA! The main bracket bolts to the bottom rear crossmember of the frame. The power train bracket attaches to the transmission trap door and replaces the stock sheet metal exhaust bracket.
The exhaust mounts to the billet bracket with a Stainless Steel hose clamp. TRUE-TRACK acts to mitgate instability on vibration isolated motorcycles. It sells for $395.00 (cheaper than a Funeral)! FREE FREIGHTAvailable NOW!
In addition,the NEW, TRUE-PIVOT, bronze bearings to replace the vulnerable clieve blocks is another first. NO PLASTIC ITS ELASTIC! The kit includes the bronze bearings and a new H-D pivot axle. It sells for $298.00 FREE FREIGHT. I will keep you posted on other new products in the pot.
Oh, Cycle World did a test on TRUE-TRACK article due 9/05 or 10/05.
Thanks for all of your support! To date over 1300 TRUE-TRACK worldwide are preventing injury and death from the serious instability associated with “BAGGERS”.
www.true-track.com
tracktrue@netscape.net
818 623 0697
818 623 8705 FAX
DARWIN AWARDS FOR 2005–The chef at a hotel in Switzerland lost a finger in a meat cutting machine and, after a little hopping around, submitted a claim to his insurance company. The company expecting negligence, sent out one of its men to have a look for himself. He tried the machine and lost a finger.
The chef’s claim was approved.
RIT STUDENTS CREATE CUSTOM–These Harley motorcycles are one sweet ride.A group of engineering majors at Rochester Institute of Technology created a custom motorcycle conversion kit to transform two Harley-Davidson 883C Sportster motorcycles into “custom choppers.” The kit could be produced and sold commercially since no similar product exists, team members say.
Working with Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson, a Harley dealership in California that donated the two Sportster motorcycles, a multidisciplinary student design team customized the two-wheelers from end-to-end-making modifications to the bikes’ front ends, headlights, handlebars, mirrors, seats, fenders, paint, exhaust systems, electronics, brake lights, rear ends and more. The result: customized “Tiger choppers”-named for their tiger theme, including paint scheme and wheel design emulating a tiger claw. (“Chopper” is the term used to describe a radically customized motorcycle-with certain components “chopped off”-and a tiger is RIT’s school mascot.)
A customized LED lighting system adds to the choppers’ unique look while also enhancing safety by making the bikes more visible to other motorists, particularly at night. The conversion kit includes both custom-made components and products available on the motorcycle aftermarket.One of the custom choppers earned the Best in Show award in RIT’s 175th-anniversary parade. The second bike may be auctioned this fall, with proceeds used to create another chopper next school year.
“Working on the Tiger chopper was a great time,” says Jeremy Rank, one of the engineering majors involved in the project and who previously completed a co-op position at a Harley-Davidson plant in Kansas City, Mo. “I sent pictures to former co-workers-they were surprised a Sportster could look so good. Educationally, we had a great experience working with three different engineering disciplines and with industrial design students. The end result was a great bike.”
In addition to Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson, owned by Mike James, the team was also supported by DMG America Inc., Hardinge Inc., Magnum Shielding Corp. and Remmco Inc.”Our objective was to take the least expensive Harley-Davidson model, which retails for about $6,500, and create a customization kit for dealerships to sell to customers interested in enhancing their motorcycle design at a lower cost,” says James Taylor, team mentor and RIT associate professor of industrial and systems engineering.
The multidisciplinary engineering team also worked with students in RIT’s School of Design and College of Business.Adds Mike James of Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson: “We were very excited to see the results of the Sportster chopper project. What a great collaborative effort across multiple engineering disciplines-the big payoff is students learned a lot about working collaboratively to design and build a project in a finite amount of time.”
EVER WONDER WHAT THOSE ENGINE LETTERS STAND FOR?–The “F” stands for the Big Bike with the Big Engine, so you know that all models that begin with “F” have the big motors, 80 to 88 cubic inches or 1340 to 1450 CC’s.
The next letter… “L” stands for a big fat front tire, while an “X” stands for a “Skinny” tire. So, an “FL” would be a big motor and a fat front tire.The next letter(s) denotes the frame… like a “D” indicates a “Dyna” frame (with the rubber mounted motor), while “ST” signifies a “Softail?” frame and “HT” a “Highway Touring” frame. So an “FXD” would be a big engine Dyna frame with a skinny front tire.
The next letter(s) indicates the model bike within the frame family…Like “F” would signify “Fat Boy?”, “WG” “Wide Glide?”, etc… so… an FLSTF would be a big engine, fat front tire, softail, Fat Boy?. a FXDWG would be a big engined, skinny front tire, dyna frame, Wide Glide? model and an FLHTCUI is a big engine, fat front tire, highway touring, Ultra Classic? model with fuel injection (the “I” on the end signifies Fuel Injection. And, all the models that begin with an “X” are Sportster? Motorcycles.
So, now you know!
–from Rogue
RUSSIAN BIKERS MAKE TAXI DRIVER CIRCLE NAKED–A group of bikers attacked the driver of a taxi van in the city of Astrakhan, in Russia’s south. The bikers dragged the man out of the van, pulled his trousers off and made the driver run around the vehicle naked, lifting his arms up.
The incident occurred on July 3rd, at about 8:00 p.m., near one of the bus stops in the city, Regnum news agency reported.”We punished the driver for his joke, when he made one of out friends drive his bike very close to the street curb,” a “lyncher” explained the reasons of the punishment. “Unfortunately, there are some people, who do not understand that a road is not a playground. We decided to punish one of those people. There are many way to teach someone a lesson within the framework of the law,” said he.”Next time we will put down the names of those drivers, who will be running around their vehicles naked. We will take pictures of those men and upload them on our website,” the biker promised.It is noteworthy that bikers already punished the driver of a Land Rover Defender offroad in September of 2004 in Moscow. Dozens of bikers, who participated in the annual biker parade in Russia’s capital, started chasing the offroad vehicle on their Harley, Honda and Kawasaki motorbikes. The driver of the offroad vehicle, 32-year-old Muscovite Sergei Danduryan, provoked several accidents, ran over three parade participants and knocked several motorbikes down.
The bikers stopped the vehicle on one of the central streets of Moscow, pulled the driver out of the car, beat him, overturned the Land Rover Defender, set the car on fire and escaped.
Thank You
Pat Watts
BOB?S PHOTO ART–Hey Bro, Here are a couple of pieces from my archive that I manipulated up using Photoshop. These were originally shot at Dick’s Wings Bike Night Jacksonville Beach Florida. It’s a must do if you are ever passing through on a Tuesday Night. Ride Safe,Whiplash Biker Photog
Cyril HuzeMini Spikee Mirrors– Perfect for a Chopper or Bobber and for any minimalist style bike.This mini mirror by Cyril Huze features a bezel with 3 spikes. Glass is enclosed with no risk of falling off because of vibrations.
Simple, practical & beautiful. Matching risers, grips, pegs, head bolt covers, etc.
Cyril Huze
Tel 561-392-5557
www.cyrilhuze.com
American-made mini chopper from Kikker 5150– KIKKER 5150 has introduced the ‘Bonesaw’ chopper. The company tells us that this bike should not be confused with similar, cheaper models appearing in the market.
The genuine Bonesaw frame is Tig-welded from Reynolds 531 alloy steel tube. Other components are CNC-machined from billet aluminum. Some features are chrome plated and the specification also includes saddle grade leather. The bike weighs just 42lb, but complete with adult rider can reach 30mph. With the performance options, speeds of over 40mph are attainable.
The bikes are built to order at the company’s Brentwood, CA, facility. Using UPS Express overnight service, Kikker claims it can deliver the ordered bike globally within 2-3 days of receipt.
It is easy to customize the initial purchase as a wide range of accessories, including different fender, handlebar, paint and engine options can be specified. A functional Springer fork, CNC-machined wheel rims, parts machined from billet, O-ring syle footpegs and a hand-stitched leather seat complete with ‘flame’ design are other options. A high performance head kit, HP carburetor, a billet velocity stack and a tuned exhaust are also offered as performance aids.
Kikker 5150 offers a one year warranty on its products. It says that other alternative bikes may offer no such warranty or factory support, and spares back- up may be limited. Kikker 5150 claims to be the only American pocket bike manufacturer and, as such, offers a full parts inventory and advice service.The Bonesaw chopper is one of a range of pocket bikes produced by Kikker 5150. Other models include ‘Roughshod’, ‘haVoc’ and ‘Phatty’.
New parts and accessories are introduced every month, and these parts are also suitable for retro-fitting to all existing models.
KIKKER 5150
Brentwood, California, USA
Tel:925 516 1188
E-mail:sales@kikker5150.com
www.kikker5150.com
Foot-in-Mouth Testimonials:–
FIRST TESTIMONY:
I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, “How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?” I turned around and walked back out and never went back. My husband didn’t say a word…he knew better.
SECOND TESTIMONY:
I was at the golf store comparing different kinds of golf balls. I was unhappy with the women’s type I had been using. After browsing for several minutes, I was approached by one of the good-looking gentlemen who works at the store. He asked if he could help me. Without thinking, I looked at him and said, “I think I like playing with men’s balls.”
THIRD TESTIMONY:
My sister and I were at the mall and passed by a store that sold a variety of candy and nuts. As we were looking at the display case, the boy behind the counter asked if we needed any help. I replied, “No, I’m just looking at your nuts.” My sister started to laugh hysterically, The boy grinned, and I turned beet-red and walked away. To this day, my Sister has never let me forget.
FOURTH TESTIMONY:
While in line at the bank one afternoon, my toddler decided to release some pent-up energy and ran amok. I was finally able to grab hold of her after receiving looks of disgust and annoyance from other patrons. I told her that if she did not start behaving “right now” she would be punished. To my horror, she looked me in the eye and said in a voice just as threatening, “If you don’t let me go right now, I will tell Grandma that I saw you kissing Daddy’s pee-pee last night!” The silence was deafening after this enlightening exchange. Even the tellers stopped what they were doing. I mustered up! the last of my dignity and walked out of the bank with my daughter in tow. The last thing I heard when the door closed behind me, were screams of laughter.
FIFTH TESTIMONY:
Have you ever asked your child a question too many times? My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch in between errands. It was very busy, with a full dining room. While enjoying my taco, I smelled something funny, so of course I checked my seven-month-old daughter, and she was clean. Then I realized that Danny had not asked to go potty in a while, so I asked him if he needed to go, and he said “No.” I kept thinking, “Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don’t have any clothes with me.” Then I said, “Danny, are you SURE you didn’t have an accident?” “No,” he replied. I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse. Soooooo, I asked one more time, “Danny, did you have an accident?” This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, bent over and spread his cheeks and yelled, “SEE MOM, IT’S JUST FARTS!!” While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, he calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. An old couple made me feel better by thanking me for the best laugh they’d ever had!
LAST TESTIMONY: This had most of the state of Michigan laughing for 2 days and a very embarrassed female news anchor who will, in the future, likely think before she speaks. What happens when you predict snow but don’t get any….a true story… We had a female news anchor who, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn’t, turned to the weatherman and asked: “So Bob,where’s that 8 inches you promised me last night?” Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too they were laughing! so hard!
Now, didn’t that feel good? Pass it on to someone you know who needs a laugh.
Hello Friends of Bike-Shows.com!–What a great time to go for a ride!!!If you are stuck inside and want to check out some great photos of what is happening in the So-Cal area check out www.Bike-Shows.com:
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse 2005 Goes?Full ThrotTle? WITH Summer / Fall Tour DatesFeaturing Custom Bike builders, their Creations and More– FT LAUDERDALE, FL (July 12, 2005) ? Showcasing the hottest custom motorcycles on the road, four of the nation?s most exciting custom bike builders and the largest, most rockin? bike rallies, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is hosting its second custom bike builder rally tour ? The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse 2005. The tour kicked off at Daytona Bike Week and is heading to the Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD; followed by The Steel Pony Express in New Orleans, LA and Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, FL; with the Grand Finale at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL during the Ft. Lauderdale Bike Rally.
The 2005 featured custom bike builders are Jesse Rooke of Rooke Customs in Phoenix, AZ; Roland Sands from Roland Sands Design in LaPalma, CA; Johnny Vasko aka Johnny Chop from Southern California; and Doug Keim of New Jersey’s Creative Cycles. The Roadhouse Tour rocks hard with the metal-carving ingenuity and raw talent of these four exciting custom bike builders, set center-stage at four bike rallies. Check out their 2005 custom Hard Rock bikes and kick back at the Roadhouse, featuring live entertainment, beautiful Hard Rock models, Hawaiian Tropic pageants, the Roadhouse Bar, Celebrity Custom Builder Ride-ins and more during the following bike rallies:
August 8th ? 14th / 65th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota
October 20th ? 23rd / Biktoberfest in Daytona Beach, Florida
October 27th ? 30th / The Steel Pony Express in New Orleans, Louisiana
December 1st ? 4th / Grand Finale at the new Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida ? party central and the custom bike Mecca for the 2nd annual Ft. Lauderdale Bike Rally. Entertainment, music, food 24/7 as the crowd will be rocking to great music at Hard Rock Live, cruising vendor booths, and gathering heat, especially during the Hawaiian Tropic bikini contest. Then, cool down in the slick 130,000 sq. ft. casino.
The Roadhouse features a Custom Bike Sweepstakes to win one of the four Hard Rock Custom Bikes built. Five semi-finalists will win a complimentary getaway including accommodation and roundtrip air to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, for the Grand Finale. Entries are taken at each of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse tour stops, as well as online at www.hrroadhouse.com or at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, when the featured bikes are showcased between Roadhouse trips.
Two-year, title sponsor of the Roadhouse, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a destination for rock n? rollers from across the nation to discover their rock n? roll dreams. The 86-acre resort in Hollywood, Florida, located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale is pure paradise, featuring a colossal 130,000 sq. ft. casino, a lush 4-acre lagoon tropical pool area, a legendary Hard Rock Caf?, sensational European-style spa and fitness center, and the famous Hard Rock Live concert hall. Seminole Paradise, South Florida’s newest entertainment destination for savvy shopping, delicious dining and explosive entertainment offers a little something for everyone, both day and night.
Other sponsors include Budweiser, Hawaiian Tropic, S&S Cycle, Performance Machine, Baker Transmission, Bikernet.com and HOT BIKE. For more information and a complete listing of scheduled events, please visit www.hrroadhouse.com.
BLAK FLAG FOR LIFE–Blak Flag is not just another bike shop. This Blak Flag is a lifestyle company, born out of frustration as well as a company that salutes those who have paved the way before now. Owners Pat Notaro and Derian Drickersen run their shop out of Westlake Village, California, where you will find ground up custom bikes, the Blak Flag line of parts designed in house, and of course a fine looking line of apparel.
But again, it’s not strictly bikes. One of the coolest aspects of the Blak Flag lifestyle mentality is that Pat and Derian involve their other interests into the shop. These interests include skateboarding, surfing, and punk rock. Like it says on the Web site, Blak Flag is for straight up fearless independence and liberation. That’s the way it’s done, when it’s more than just a bike shop.
Blak Flag
30941 West Agoura Road Suite 324
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone (818) 707-1246
Fax (818) 707-1275
http://www.blakflag.com
SHE WAS SO BLOND–
* She thought a quarterback was a refund.
* She thought General Motors was in the army.
* She thought Meow Mix was a CD for cats.
* She thought Boyz II Men was a day care center.
* At the bottom of an application where it says “Sign here,” she wrote “Sagittarius.”
LOOK NO FURTHER-APE SCORE– Apes? Johnny Chop Ind. (J.C.I.) has got Apes, more than one length even. Made with narrow bikes in mind, the J.C.I. Narrow Bars are 1-inch polished T-304L stainless steel bars with a 4-inch width in the base and 2-inch diameter bend. Available in Small (6 inches), Medium (12 inches), and Tall (20 inches), just pick your length and you’ve got the bad ass set of apes you’ve been searching for. For more information, contact: Johnny Chop Ind., (714) 851-3177, http://www.johnnychop.com.
GET SICK RIGHT DOWN TO YOUR FRAME– Now you can get just as sick with your ride as Doug Keim Creative Cycles (D.K.C.C.) did with the Hard Rock bike featured on the Hard Rock tour, 2005. How? By using the D.K.C.C. Tetanus frame, available by special order only. Fully fixture built and completely TIG-welded, this is the same frame used on the incredible Hard Rock Bike. The frame features 8 inches of backbone stretch, minus 4 inches of leg stretch, and a 40-degree neck angle. Chain drive only, Tetanus is right-side-drive, fitted for a 280 or 300 series tire, and comes with steel jet-cut downtube, seat post tube, frame-side plates, and swingarm.
Anyone who lays eyes on a ride built using the Doug Keim Creative Cycles Tetanus frame will get a healthy dose of bike envy, guaranteed. For more information, contact: Doug Keim Creative Cycles, (732) 751-1403, http://www.dougkeim.com.
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