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BIKER BUILD-OFF’ PREMIERS–First episode airs August 7th 9 p.m.
Los Angeles, Calif. – July 18th, 2006 – “Biker Build-Off,” the consistently popular series from Original Productions that made custom bike-building a mass culture phenomenon, is back for its fifth season on Discovery. The first of thirteen new episodes will air August 7th at 9 p.m ? then on twelve subsequent Mondays, the last: October 30th 2006.
In season five 26 fabricators will square off in 13 head-to-head competitions. By the time the final detail is applied to the last bikes, these trend-setting builders will have once again set the standard for what makes choppers cool.
“In the six years since we started spotlighting chopper culture, we’ve seen how these bike legends as well as hot-shot newcomers connect with a huge, diverse audience,” says “Biker Build-Off” creator Thom Beers, CEO and Executive of Original Productions, and the man who first saw the television appeal of biker competitions. “With each series, we boost the excitement and celebrate the phenomenon even more. Season five will continue that tradition.” Actually, if truth was allowed to surface, Thom picked up the notion for the Build-off from an interview with Bandit during an Easyriders, Columbus bike show several years ago.
“Wait a minute,” Bandit said this morning. “I’m innocent. I’m not taking credit for anything.”
Watch of a complete report on the new Build-off series on Bikernet in the next couple of days.
FLYING DOG NATION REMEMBERS HUNTER S. THOMPSON- July 18, 2006 was the birthday of our co-conspirator and fellow instigator, Hunter S. Thompson.
Our package designer, longtime friend and artist of Hunter’s books, Ralph Steadman, said this of Dr. Gonzo after his death:
“…He told me 25 years ago that he would feel real trapped if he didn’t know that he could commit suicide at any moment. I don’t know if that is brave or stupid or what, but it was inevitable. I think that the truth of what rings through all his writing is that he meant what he said. If that is entertainment to you, well, that’s OK. If you think that it enlightened you, well, that’s even better. If you wonder if he’s gone to Heaven or Hell -rest assured he will check out them both, find out which one Richard Milhous Nixon went to -and go there. He could never stand being bored. But there must be Football too -and Peacocks…”
So today, we toast and remember Hunter S. Thompson. Hopefully he is somewhere having a beer and stirring shit up.
We encourage you to learn more about this great American Political Activist, Journalist and Author. A good place to start is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_S._Thompson
-Your Friends at the Flying Dog Brewery
BIKERNET WEEKLY ART EXHIBIT– This artwork is about my kids riding a motorcycle.
–Marcos Aurelio
Professional Illustrator
www.estudiomanga.com.br
OH SHIT, I’M BURNIN’ DAYLIGHT–14 days until we head for Devil’s Tower…you betta get ready sucka!
Ride Hard,
Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:soffordphotos@comcast.net
NASTIEST GIRL OF BIKERNET YET—So you thought this was a class web site. Well the only man to be tossed out of the Weasels MC proved us wrong. Check out this feature in Bandit’s Cantina. It’s fulla this crazy chick, bad tattoos and weapons.
BIKERNET READERS SHOWCASE FEATURE BIKE– My I.D. Number is 1270 I purchased the bike with only 1400 miles on it, I then had Rodney at Hot rod grafixxx in Greenvile Sc. apply the custom paint. I’ve tried to chrome plate just about everything but the frame. The wheels are invader style from wheels for choppers, and The windshield is made Windvest. The bike now has a little over 13,000 miles on it, and really was money well spent.
–Robert ReeceThis bike will be featured in the Bikernet Readers Showcase area. It’s a department wherein anyone can feature their one ride. Cool. –Bandit
BACK TO BACK BIKER BUILD-OFF CHAMPION MATT HOTCH GETS BACK TO BASICS–Fullerton, CA – July 19, 2006,Matt Hotch, 2004 & 2005 Biker Build-Off World Champion, has opened a new company; Matt Hotch Designs. Hotch will continue to build his world famous, one-of-a-kind choppers as well as produce a new line of parts in his existing fabrication facilities in Fullerton, California.
“I wanted to get back to basics with a new company playing directly on my name,” Hotch says.
Although the phone number has changed, everything remains the same. Hotch’s parts and threads line will be available through the shop or online at www.MattHotchDesigns.com.
Matt Hotch Designs
201 W. Truslow, Fullerton, CA 92832
714-525-4011 voice
714-525-4171 fax
DARIN MORRIS BREAKS OUT– This is Darin Morris, I’ve been doing all the fabrication for Central Coast Cycles for the last three years. I recently left Scott and the others to go out on my own. I opened a fabrication shop now in San Jose, California.
I also created a fabrication parts and supply E-commerce website (www.bungking.com) to help those in need of high quality fab parts at rock bottom prices. I am hoping that I can help people on a budget, who are smacked with the sticker shock from most of the products on the market today.
I’m also working on finishing a few show bikes that will be completed in the next month or two.
If you want to give me a shout you can get a hold of me at 408-921-5444.
–Darin Morris
KENNY ROBERTS AND ROLAND SANDS DESIGN TEAM UP TO UNVEIL A WORLD’S FIRST AT LAGUNA SECA– Former AMA Champion Turned Motorcycle Designer Teams Up with Three-Time World Champion “King” Kenny Roberts to Build the World’s First MotoGP Powered Custom Motorcycle.
La Palma, CA, July 19, 2006 – Motorcycle designer Roland Sands and MotoGP legend Kenny Roberts will unveil the World’s First MotoGP powered custom motorcycle in the Team Roberts paddock at Laguna Seca Raceway on July 21, 2006. The creative collaboration, dubbed the KRV5 Tracker, was first discussed a year ago in the same location, which will now serve as the backdrop for the motorcycle’s much anticipated unveiling. Roberts will take the KRV5 Tracker for an exhibition lap beginning at 12:40pm on Saturday, July 22nd. The motorcycle will be located at the Red Bull “Energy Station” Saturday and Sunday in the pits.
The KRV5 Tracker boasts a 200 horsepower V5 engine, engineered by Team Roberts at their United Kingdom facility. The geometry, stance, and design lines are provided by Sands and are reminiscent of a 1914 Boardtracker.
“This is a bike I’ve wanted to build for a long time,” said Sands. “Building the bike with Kenny’s motor is like a dream come true. With the collision of a MotoGP engine and Boardtrack style it was our intention to create a potent mix of racing tech and iconic style. My goal for this bike is to further blur the lines of what a custom bike can be. I hope the motorcycle industry as a whole will appreciate the results.”
The project unites the unparalleled racing history and technical know-how of Team Roberts with the groundbreaking design of Roland Sands. Roberts was aware of Sands’ road racing pedigree, but it was Sands’ Discovery Channel Biker Build Off episode that turned Roberts onto Sands’ talent as a motorcycle designer and builder. After an introduction to his childhood hero at the 2005 Laguna Seca Moto GP race, one of Roberts’ KRV5 engines was on its way to Sands’ La Palma, CA shop at Performance Machine.
For more information about Roland Sands or the KRV5 Tracker project, contact:
For information on RSD kits, parts and accessories visit www.rolandsands.com .
AMERICAN CYCLE AND AMERICAN BAGGER MAGAZINES COMING–Two new mags will hit the market in January. They are being published by a group including Dave Withrow, former publisher of Hot Bike, Street Chopper and Bike Works with Tony Frey, who recently worked for Easyriders publications selling ads. Howard Kelly will also contribute to both magazines.
Okay, I have a bitch. What’s with the name game in this industry. It’s as if there are only a half dozen words you can use to start a motorcycle business. Drives me crazy. There’s already American Dealer, American Rider, American Iron. I get lost. So many company names contain the word Horsepower, Thunder or Throttle. I get ’em all mixed up. I don’t know Full Throttle from Rolling Thunder. Okay, I’ve had my say. How about Withrow’s Wheels Magazine. I wouldn’t lose that one.
MORE GIRLS COMING TO THE GIRLS OF BIKERNET IN BANDIT’S CANTINA–Hey Darryl Briggs shot this some time ago it has been a while since this material ran in Biker and he said he is cool with us posting the shots. Dean Shawler, the editor, blessed it. Do you want to run her in the GOB section? Do you want me to send it to Mr. honkey cracker (Johnny White), so he can work over the info and set it up for you?
–The Devil
Yes sir.–Bandit
HOOKER FOURBIDDEN, FOUR INTO-ONE V-TWIN HEADERS–BOWLING GREEN, KY – Hooker Headers is proud to announce the availability of the Hooker Fourbidden 4 into 1 headers available in chrome plated, metallic ceramic coated or in Hookers new Darkside black ceramic coating. The Hooker Fourbidden design is the worlds first 4 into 1 V-Twin Header designed to fit all 86-2006 HD Softails or any aftermarket left drive bike with the same frame geometry.
The FourBidden header were developed in conjunction with bike builder Scott Hall at Corrupted Concepts; the Fourbidden headers use a low restriction reverse primary collector which opens into four 1-3/8″ primary tubes merging into a secondary 3″ diameter 4 into 1 collector. Built in to the 4 into 1 collector is a removable baffle that deepens the exhaust tone and improves low end throttle response. Attached to the collector is a 3″ diameter two-way adjustable tip with engraved Hooker logo. The Fourbidden headers are available with two styles of tips, a side slash or a turn down. The 3″ diameter tips can be turned out or turned down and feature an engraved Hooker logo. The tips are sold separately for when you want to change your look.
Hooker newest products are now available now at your nearest dealer. For more information, contact Holley Tech Service, P.O. Box 10360, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-7360, Telephone 866-464-6553. Or visit us on the web: www.ilovemyhookerheaders.com
GIRLS OF BIKERNET IN STURGIS AT HARDBIKES– The lovely Girls of Bikernet are working hard at Hardbikes and giving you what you want. They’ll have Bikernet stickers and posters for you to take back home.
Hardbikes is located off Lazalle Street and will be open daily during the rally featuring a couple swinging chicks from the Girls of Bikenet.com.
Don’t miss them, they will be doing a biker fashion show each day from Saturday to Saturday.
Festivities include free pictures of you with the Hard Bodies of Bikernet on Hardbikes, paint demonstrations from Area 5150, fashion shows, burnouts and much more.
–See ya there!
BEWARE OF DUMB DRIVERS– The tiny state of Rhode Island still ranks rock bottom in terms of driving knowledge, according to a national test conducted by GMAC Insurance. Oregon drivers answered the most questions correctly.
The 20-question test was based on questions asked in state driver’s license examinations, and revealed that about one in 11 licensed drivers in the United States would fail a state drivers test.
Based on average scores, northwestern states generally ranked highest while the bottom-ranking states were mostly in the northeast. One exception was Vermont, which ranked third. Washington state drivers ranked second. Drivers in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and the District of Columbia ranked near the bottom, with D.C. finishing just ahead of Rhode Island.
The test and an accompanying survey were completed by 5,288 licensed drivers including at least 100 from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The survey asked about responses to specific driving situations.
Approximately one in three drivers said they usually do not stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, and at least one out of five drivers did not know that pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way. At least one in five also did not know that roads are most slippery when it first starts to rain after a dry spell.
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