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ERIC HERRMANN REPRESENTS THE ANGRY AMERICAN IN STURGIS–AngryAmericanUSAA Sculpture by Eric Herrmann & His Friends.
Are you pissed about Fuel Prices? Well I sure am! I make my living off of motorsports, and it?s sure affecting everything I?ve worked so hard for.Farmers, Truckers, Racers, we?re all in the same fix, and it?s not good.
I thought I?d do something about it, the only way I know how. Through my artwork. So here you have a work in progress. I can?t take all the credit, as it?s become a joint effort. (no pun intended) My biker friends have donated bike parts for the base, Cave Creek Welding did the welding, Rich came up with the idea of the POW MIA bracelet, Ray, the vet, has given me a number of ideas. So I?ll be painting more tattoos and adding accessories to the AngryAmericanUSA as he begins to tour the country. The first stop is Sturgis, and the next is Milwaukee for Harley?s 105th Anniversary. Stop on by and give me some input. We?re all pretty pissed off at the way things are and I think this is a good way to show it.
My basic concept is the Angry American, a mere skeleton of his former self, with a fuel can handcuffed to his arm. I?ve lettered fuel prices on the can, in five year increments, since 1959 (the start of the Vietnam War) to the present. Motor parts lie at his feet, rusted, as he can?t afford to drive anymore. Tangled in barbed wire, and struggling to stand, this patriot will not give up. He proudly carries the flag, and will give his right arm for the USA. His right arm is tattooed with military significance. I?ll do his left arm with personal significance. Mom, his girlfriends or wife?s name, children?
Like all art, there will be a time when it?s complete. But it?s not just yet. Who knows where this will go. But keep in touch and sign my mailing list. I?ll keep you informed about developments with the AngryAmerican. You can also get straight to the facts by going to www.AngryAmericanUSA.com.
Eric calls it “Brutal.” It actually moves in the wind. His jaw flops and his dick swings. We ran rebar through the bones, and bent it until we got to the balance point.
–Eric
Sparks Fly and Metal melts as Harley-Davidson Museum Opens in Milwaukee–MILWAUKEE (July 12, 2008) ? The Harley-Davidson Museum, located in Harley?s hometown of Milwaukee for nearly 105 years, opened its doors for the first time to the public today. The Museum opening kicked off with a Harley-Davidson-style ?ribbon cutting? ceremony in which a motorcycle primary chain wrapped around a Museum tower was cut with an acetylene torch. The festivities ? including the Harley-Davidson, Inc. president and CEO Jim Ziemer receiving his first tattoo, a 2008 Super Glide Custom bike build-off, and live music ? continued all weekend.
?Harley-Davidson has dreamed about building this Museum for a long time,? said Jim Ziemer, president and chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. ?It adds a whole new dimension to the Harley-Davidson experience.?
The Museum exhibits tell the stories of the extraordinary people, products, history and culture of Harley-Davidson. The stories are told through both chronological and thematic exhibits, which are linked together by a chronological procession of landmark motorcycles from the Company?s 105-year history. Vintage photographs, posters and other artifacts explain major moments in the Company?s history such as the entrepreneurial start in 1903, survival during the Great Depression, involvement in WWII, and the landmark buy-back from AMF in 1981.
Along side the history galleries, four galleries dive deeper into specific topics of importance to Harley-Davidson culture. The Engine Room provides an education on Harley-Davidson engines and the science behind how they work. Another exhibit explains how motorcycle competition spurred the creation of motorcycle clubs and includes a recreation of a 1920s board track complete with factory race bikes banking a corner. Elvis Presley?s motorcycle is featured in an exhibit on customization along with paperwork proving that he purchased it just days before he became famous with the hit single, ?Heartbreak Hotel.? The Design Lab gives a look into the process of developing a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle from concept to manufacturing.
?Riders will instantly feel at home at the Harley-Davidson Museum,? said Stacey Schiesl, Harley-Davidson Museum director. ?And those who aren?t yet riders will be able to experience the passion that riders feel every time they fire up their motorcycles.?
In addition to enjoying a variety of exhibits, Museum patrons will also be able to take a peek into a portion of the previously private Archives, home to hundreds of motorcycles and thousands of artifacts and historical photographs.
Beyond the exhibits and Archives, Museum visitors and the general public can tap into the Harley-Davidson experience in a number of other ways – from grabbing a boldly flavored American meal in Motor, the Museum?s 150-seat restaurant, or Cafe Racer, a grab-and-go dining spot, to reading the various personalized messages on the Living the Legend rivets, found on curved steel walls and in plazas. With customizable indoor and outdoor spaces, the Museum also provides a variety of unique special event spaces that can accommodate an intimate gathering of 20 to freewheeling festivities for 15,000. The Museum site, located on 20 acres of park-like green space and bordered by the Menomonee River on three sides, is open to the public free of charge, 24 hours a day.
Timed tickets to the Museum are on sale online at www.h-dmuseum/tickets Tickets to the Museum are not available during the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary celebration, August 28-31, and Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary tickets do not include admission to the Museum. BIKERNET FAMILY CONSELING SEMINAR– When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace expensive….So, I took her to a gas station…..And then the fight started…. After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked meFor my driver’s license to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later. The woman said, ‘Unbutton your shirt’. So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair. She said, ‘That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me’ and she processed my Social Security application. When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office. She said, ‘You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability, too’And then the fight started….. –from Lizette THE FIRST ANNUAL BROKEN SPOKE OLD SCHOOL RIDE-IN CHOPPER SHOWRide your nasty lil? oil-drippin? scoot down to the world-famous Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle on Wednesday, August 6th and party with your brothers and sisters from Easyriders, V-Twin and Biker. Custom-made trophies will go to: No pre-registration, just sign up at show. Sign up time is from 9am to 10:30am and the awards will be given out at 5pm followed by live killer rock by Jasmine Cain. No Metric bikes, and your scooter must be ridden to the show. Best of Show winners will get a bike feature in Easyriders, V-Twin and Biker magazines. Bike Show judges will be Dave Nichols, editor of Easyriders and V-Twin, Dean Shawler, editor of Biker magazine and John Green of the Broken Spoke. Come hang with us at the coolest place in Sturgis. Prizes and trophies include: –S&S Cycle jackets for all winners! BIKERNET BONNEVILLE BOOK REACHES HAWAII– The mail lady was honking her horn today so i went out to see her and she had your new book, Thank-you so much, what a supprize, pictures are great, cool to see my brother in some, got to sit down and start reading it..again Thank-you very much.. We miss you guys Aloha Chris & Joerline Big Dog Motorcycles Enters?The Dog Days Of Summer,? Which Offers Cash Allowances Of Up To $4,000.With new model year-end event, customers can enjoy substantial cash allowances of up to $4,000 on the company?s line of high performance, high style motorcyclesWICHITA, Kansas (July 15, 2008) ? Big Dog Motorcycles?, the leading manufacturer of high performance, high style motorcycles, has launched an all-new retail incentive: The Dog Days Of Summer, which provides new buyers a manufacturer?s cash allowance of up to $4,000 on new 2008 and 2007 models. ?The foremost premium motorcycle just became more accessible to more people wanting to experience ownership,? commented Paul Hansen, the company?s Marketing Director. ?From the award-winning Pitbull to America?s number one chopper, the K-9, our motorcycles come packed with high style, high performance, and now ? a lower price.? Highlights of the ?The Dog Days Of Summer? Incentive Program, effective now, include: For complete information and program restrictions, visit an authorized Big Dog Motorcycles dealer or www.bigdogmotorcycles.com. The Latest Issue Of Latitudes & Attitudes August 2008, Is Now Available On-Line-Free–Okay! The full 164 page August issue of Latitudes & Attitudes is now available for your perusal, free, of course. This months issue includes video action and the ads for marine products are Hot-Linked directly to the advertisers website so you can get more info when you want it. Also with this issue is our “Brokers Corner” with all the boat listing in one place, and all of them are linked to their sites, so when you want more info on the boat you are looking at, it will be easy to find.And don’t forget, the amazing new Latitudes & Attitudes Radio station is now live as well. Also free, of course! All the hard to find boating artists in one place, commercial free, 24/7/365. Just go to www.seafaring.com and select the Radio Icon! ANNIVERSARY PAINT SCHEME REVEALED–I sent an E-mail to you earlier, but if your message was like my CC there was no picture. This message has an attachment that should open up the picture. Here’s my 105th Paint job. Would you show it to Willie G? William C. Colvin 105th HARLEY ANNIVERSARY PARTIES–In conjunction with this year’s Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary celebration, the Harley-Davidson Dealers of Metro Milwaukee will be hosting this year’s action packed Milwaukee Rally! This year’s Rally will be held August 27-31, 2008 at the four Milwaukee area Harley dealer locations: Milwaukee Harley-Davidson/Buell Hal’s Harley Davidson/Buell Suburban Motors House of Harley-Davidson/Buell The Milwaukee Rally will feature FREE entertainment at the four dealer locations, plus Sunday night – to finish off the weekend, a street party will rock Water Street in downtown Milwaukee – its FREE and open to the general public and motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide!Stay tuned for more details. LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK–2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT TRAIN! WIDE TIRE KIT, CUSTOM PAINT, SHORT FENDER. JUST $17,900.
Best Knuckle
Best Pan
Best Shovel
Best Evo
Best Sportster
Best Brit Bike (BSA, Triumph, Royal Enfield, etc.)
Best of Show (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place)
Best Knuckle trophy and “Sweet Hog ?O Mine” feature by Biker magazine
Best Pan trophy and prizes by Bikernet
Best Shovel trophy and $250 gift certificate by Jireh Cycles
Best Evo trophy by Carolina Custom Products
Best Sportster trophy and $250 gift certificate by Jireh Cycles
Best Brit Bike trophy and $200 bar tab at the Broken Spoke$1,500 in Supertrapp product for Best of Show Winners
Best of Show trophies and product prizes by Carolina Custom Products
?2008 Mastiff, Mutt, Pitbull, and Ridgeback: $3,000 manufacturer?s cash allowance
?2008 K-9: $2,000 manufacturer?s cash allowance
?2007 Bulldog, Chopper, Mastiff, and Pitbull: $4,000 manufacturer?s cash allowance
?2007 K-9: $3,000 manufacturer?s cash allowance
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Rivera Primo’s New POWERDRIVE 6-SPD LEFT SIDE DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS for FLT/FLHT/FLHR’s–Designed to have a stock-like appearance these POWERDRIVE? 6-speeds feature a full complement of high performanceupgrades. Patterned on the 1993-1998 style Touring models (FLT, FLHT, FLHR) they’re sold with the oil pan (black wrinkle finish)below the trans and includes a custom billet aluminum oil filler spout for the 6-speeds, which have a wider than stock trap door.The filler spout can also be purchased separately.
Among the many upgrades you’ll find are super-strength shafts and forged, back-cut gears which provide exceptionaldurability and faster shifting. Every trans features a 2.94:1 close-ratio first gear as well as an overdrive .860:1 sixth gear,delivering better acceleration off the line and reduced vibration & rpm’s at high gear cruisin’ speeds.
Available in natural, black wrinkle or fully polished finishes, each POWERDRIVE? assembly comes with a 2-year warranty.
6-SPD, LEFT SIDE DRIVE TOURING STYLE TRANSMISSIONS from RIVERA PRIMO?
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1215-0015 . . . 6-Spd LSD Touring-Style Transmission / Polished Finish . . . . . . MSRP $1958.40
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BIKERNET BONNEVILLE BOOK GETS RAFFLED– Tony showed me the book you sent him of the Fastest Panhead. I hope you don’t mind but I stole it from him and am auctioning it off in a live auction at my Women In Motion Fundraiser this weekend.
I think the thing that would top that book off and make it worth twice as much is if we could offer a personalized autographed picture from Valerie Thompson to go with the book. Is that something you think you could make happen???
Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
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President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
W246 S3244 Industrial Ln. A
Waukesha, WI 53189
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