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Rumors abound about S&S and cops closing Presidential fundraiser because of notorious biker band leader, Charlie Brechtel. From Europe the Sheriff asked if S&S bought Flathead Power and whether they’re building rare Harley-Davidson vintage motors or not. I enquired and was told Brett Smith, from S&S, would meet me behind a phone booth on main in Sturgis at midnight on the first Sunday of the rally.
There’s more: It seems that Custom Chrome is competing directly with Drag Specialties in the 2000 MPF class at Bubs Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials this year. Dave Rash, the president of D&D exhaust, the builder of the Custom Chrome V-Bike with a Rev Tech engine said, “It’s a fist-fight on the salt.”
I’m proud to announce Custom Chrome stepped up to be a Platinum 5-Ball Racing sponsor and a reader, Hank Hill, yesterday became a Silver sponsor with a $500 donation. We can’t express how much every sponsorship dollar means to us. We’re scrambling. I took the tank out to Jim Murillo yesterday to begin the painting process.
CROWN GAS CAP KITS FROM LA CHOPRODS–These billet crown gas caps were inspired by Gard Hollinger’s work with Saxon on the best selling Black Crown Saxon model, Gard designed. “I can’t remember whether the Black Crown was inspired by the cap or visa versa,” Gard said
The stylish LA ChopRods caps come with a reversible steel bungs to mount them above the surface of your tank or level with it. They have been carefully designed with a precise positive O-ring seal, and they are available for custom applications or with a glue-inserts for stock tanks. Glue and instructions are provided.
The billet 6061 aluminum Crown caps come in a naturally machined finish, polished, chromed, black nickel plated or 24k gold plated.
For more information contact Gar Hollinger at:
http://www.lachoprods.com/
18001 S. Figueroa St., Unit F _
Gardena, CA 90248 _
T.(310) 353-2467_
F.(310) 768-4100
SOME CALL FOR STRICT HELMET LAWS–In the past week, three people have been killed in South Dakota motorcycle accidents.None of the victims were wearing helmets.
South Dakota only requires riders under the age of 18 to wear them. But adult drivers can make their own decision.
Members of law enforcement say it happens every time the weather warms up: deadly motorcycle accidents like this one, which happened in Sioux Falls just days ago. In that accident, both the driver and passenger were killed. And they were not wearing helmets.
“It’s a serious topic and certainly one worth considering and I’m surprised to learn we haven’t had a bill since 1993,” State Representative Joni Cutler said.
Cutler says even if a bill tightening helmet requirements was introduced into the legislature, there are a lot of factors to consider.
One of those is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which draws thousands of bikers from across the county to South Dakota each summer.
But as long as the drone of chrome is louder than activists lobbying for more strict helmet laws, Cutler says whether bikers choose to wear a helmet will remain a personal decision.
Twenty states have full helmet laws for all motorcycle riders. Twenty-six states have age restrictions that require younger riders to wear helmets, but not adults.
Only four – Colorado, Illinois, Iowa and New Hampshire have no laws about helmet use and motorcycles.
–Pepper S. Massey
Interim Director, Sturgis Rally Department
605.720.0800
I have a problem with the helmet will save everyone adage. Head injuries are the third deadliest injury on motorcycles and the most deadly car injury. If it’s all about saving lives, then helmets must be mandated for autos also. Ten times the numbers could be saved. I’ll wear a helmet always, if the car people will. If not, leave me alone.– Bandit
BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO / 7-19-07,MONSTER-TORQUE STARTER MOTORS–The performance specialists at Rivera Primo? have added starter motors to the list of great product offerings. These 1.4kw and 1.7kw quality starter motors combine all the great featuresinto a rugged, great-looking get-the-job-done-unit.
All motors are manufactured in the U.S.A. and Canada using only 100% new parts. Each motoroffers the finest technology available to spin that big high performance engine to life. Precisiongearing, magnetic components and super-duty starter clutches all encased in a chrome & polished finish assembly leave you miles ahead !
In addition to the 1.4kw & 1.7kw models we now offer a motor that’ll fit our Direct Drive beltdrive, one that is located between the front and rear pulleys & drives off of the starter ring gearlocated on the back side of the front pulley.
1184-0001 1.4kw Monster-Torque Starter Motor for Big Twins $ 340.00 1989-2006 (except 2006 Dyna)
1184-0002 1.7kw Monster-Torque Starter Motor for Big Twins $ 393.00 1989-2006 (except 2006 Dyna)
1184-0005 2kw Monster-Torque Starter Motor for Big Twins $ 372.41 w/Direct Drive? Belt Drive
For these & other fine products contact:
Rivera Primo
12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com
2 WHEELERS ON MAIN IN STURGIS OFFERS WILD PRODUCTS–Including this nasty Custom Velosity for SSE and SSG carbs. It will be available in Sturgis in Steel and Chrome. Price $ 49.99. Or you can dodge the event and buy it on line. Don’t miss their shop, if you’re in town-wild selection of parts.
KNOCKOUT MOTORCYCLE HITS THE ROAD–WE WILL HAVE BIKES AT THE FOLLWING VENUES: THE TEXAS LONGHORNED THEMED BOBBER THAT WAS BUILT FOR MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY AT THE HARD ROCK ROAD HOUSE TOUR STOP AT THUNDER PASS AND THE EASYRIDER TOUR GIVE AWAY AND CENTERFOLD SHOW BIKES WILL BE AT THE BROKEN SPOKE.
WE MAY ALSO HAVE THE BLACK “ROCKEM” BIKE THAT IS CURRENTLY FEATURED IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE OF V-TWIN AND OUR 2006 AMD PRO SHOW AWARD WINNING 39 BOBBER IN TOWN AS WELL. LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING ARE BEING WORKED OUT AT THIS MOMENT.
WE WILL ALSO BE MAKING A TRIP TO OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN FOR THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (EAA) FLY-IN TAKING PLACE 7/23 – 7/29. THE ’07 FLSTC BUILT FOR THE COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE (CAF) WILL BE MEETING THE P-51 MUSTANG NAMED “GUNFIGHTER” THAT OFFERED INSPIRATION AND STYLING CUES DURING THE SHORT 30 DAY BUILD TIMELINE. THE BIKE LOOKS AWESOME AND RIDES EVEN BETTER!!!!
–Matt Michalek
V.P. of Operations
Knock Out Motorcycle Co.
480-279-1734 / 480-890-0722 – fax
www.ralphrandolph.com
CHOPPER CHICKS TV BUILD REPORT–Here is the last item for the news before we leave. I’m hoping against hope Athena and her crew get here sometime tomorrow. It’s been brutal for her and I. I guess we’re finding out what we are made of. The chance of a lifetime has turned into the challenge of a lifetime.
It’s been a wild, rough ride getting the Today Show bike ready for the live build on the show. And the prep is not over yet. We still have to get on the road and get to NYC. It’s very strange when a once in a lifetime opportunity comes along. You drop everything, and work as hard as you can.
And while most of the time in the motorcycle business -thing go fairly smoothly, as in parts arrive on time to close to it, the days may be hit but they are sunny. When the big chance comes along, everything tries to go wrong. Shipments get lost, things go mysteriously missing, everything not only takes twice a long as you thought, it takes four times as long, the days fly by and no matter how fast you work – you miss the UPS guy again.
You plot, plan, think fast, compensate, trying to get ahead of the evil hand fate is dealing. People you need are out of town, monsoons strike every afternoon when you need to work outside, the paint store runs out of paint, the to do list grows instead of shrinks. But somehow, you keep going. And so it continues. But the paint is done. We`will all find out 7 am Saturday morning on The Today Show, the outcome of all this work.
HISTORIC BOARDTRACK RACING ON BIKERNET TV RIGHT NOW!– Bikernet TV has a treat for you! A vintage film on boardtrack racing that started in the early 1900’s and ran through the 1920’s. You see a lot of custom motorcycles built on this style of bike. The film was shot at a boardtrack in Daytona, FL. Bikernet TV has it so click here to see it.
KIDS & CHROME BENEFIT LAUNCHES WEBSITE– STURGIS, S.D. (July, 2007) – Children’s Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame are excited to announce the launch of the Kids & Chrome website at www.kidsandchrome.com.
Established to help children’s charities in the Black Hills, and preserve the history of motorcycling in Sturgis, this year’s Kids & Chrome evening fundraiser will take place during the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 8, at the Black Hills Convention Center near Sturgis in Spearfish, S.D. Tickets cost $175 and can be ordered at
Participants will enjoy Budweiser beer (a major sponsor for the event), cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a four-star dinner as they bid on a wide variety of silent auction items including high-end motorcycle components, vacation packages, one-of-a-kind autographed pieces and more. Performance Machines Ted Sands will wow the crowd one more time as the event emcee, and South Dakota Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard will also be on hand to officially welcome the distinguished guests.
Also available for sale on the website are raffle tickets for two motorcycles, a Thunder Mountain Custom and a NYC Chopper.
This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which takes place Aug. 6 through 12, enters its 67th year as the premier motorcycling event in the country.
About Children’s Home Society (CHS)
Children’s Home Society provides a home, school, and therapy for children, primarily ages 4 to 13, with emotional or behavioral problems. Most are victims of severe abuse and/or neglect. CHS also provides foster care, adoption services, and emergency shelter services for children who are victims of domestic violence. Visit
To learn more about the museum visit
ISLAND BIKER REPORTS FROM THE KING OF ISLAND BOBBERS– Yes, I do have several bikes that you might be interested in. I’ll send you pic’s of what I have got.I got some friends over here who ride and have their own tattoo shop as well. Really great bunch of guys. The shop is called the “Tattoo Krew”. They have a really cool style that I think you would like. I’ll get you as much stuff as I can get. I be in touch.
–Nui
ROLLING THUNDER KOREAN MEMORIAL RUN, SUNDAY JULY 22– Assemble at 10:00 am Ventnor Plaza, West End Ave- Wellington Ave. Leaves at 11:00 amEnds at Korean War Memorial, Brighton Ave, Atlantic City
A wreath laying ceremony will take place.Any group wishing to lay a wreath is welcome to participate.
Call 609-214-5864
MOTORCYCLE EVENTS OF SJ
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES LEGENDARY HOLIDAY GIFT–MILWAUKEE (July 16, 2007) – The Harley-Davidson Museum is inviting motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide to give a unique holiday gift this year by participating in Living the Legend, an exciting opportunity to showcase personal connections to the Motor Company and the highly-anticipated Harley-Davidson Museum, opening in the summer of 2008.
Living the Legend is a great way to honor the Harley-Davidson enthusiast in your life this holiday season by customizing a stainless steel rivet with a name and personal message. Rivets, available in three-inch or six-inch sizes, will be placed on either curved steel walls or special plazas on the grounds of the Harley-Davidson Museum. They can be customized in time for the holidays at
“A rivet is one of the strongest bonds around, connecting everything from I-beams to blue jeans,” said Stacey Schiesl, director of the Harley-Davidson Museum. “Harley-Davidson chose the rivet as a symbol of the bond between Harley-Davidson and all those who celebrate freedom and the individual spirit of adventure.”
The Living the Legend walls and plazas will be displayed on the park-like grounds of the Harley-Davidson Museum and will bring passion alive through the stories and experiences shared on each rivet.
“Harley-Davidson’s heritage has been built upon the stories, passion and experiences of each rider,” Schiesl said. “Living the Legend is a great way for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts to share those stories and connect with our one-of-a-kind Museum.”
For years to come, visitors from around the world will feel the Harley-Davidson pride when they explore the collection of personal messages on the Museum grounds. The Living the Legend walls and plazas will display thousands of stories, experiences and connections and will be a favorite destination of Harley-Davidson Museum visitors.
To ensure installation in time for the Museum grand opening in summer 2008, enthusiasts should customize their Living the Legend rivets by December 31, 2007. Currently under construction near downtown Milwaukee at 6th and Canal Streets, the Museum also will be an exciting part of the 105th Anniversary celebration taking place August 28-31, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Don’t Miss Chapters 3-5 of the news. Here’s just a taste of what’s ahead.BIKERNET NEWS ALERTS–RUDYS BIKE NIGHT, VALERIE THOMPSON-VT RACEGIRL UPDATE, TURMOIL IN AMES IOWA AFFECTING TEAM TOMMY AND CHARLIE BRETCHEL, KUDOS TO TRUE-TRACK, ROGUE YOU TUBE RECOMMENDATION, SCREAMIN EAGLE BIG WINS AND AIR CLEANER FROM LUCKYS SPEED SHOP.
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