IF YOU LOVE STURGIS, YOU’LL LOVE THE SPOKE– You want to share it with your friends. Now you can buy them a drink when you?re there together! That?s right, bring all your friends to the Broken Spoke Campground and you can earn big Bucks ? Broken Spoke Bucks that is.
HERE?S THE DEAL: – Earn $20 in Broken Spoke Bucks for every Tent Camper that you refer, that books with us – Earn $30 in Broken Spoke Bucks for every RV reservation referral that books with us – Earn $50 in Broken Spoke Bucks if your referral books a cabin with us
HOW DOES THE REFERRAL WORK? The referrer ? you ? must already have reservation. Just have your friend include your name (first and last) when making their reservation over the phone, and the Bucks Bonus will be noted in your reservation. If they?re booking online, they will enter “ReferAFriend” and your name (first and last) into the “How did you hear about us?” field. It?s as easy as that, and you?ll simply pick up your Broken Spoke Bucks when you arrive at the Broken Spoke Campground.
The Broken Spoke Bucks referral program ends June 30, 2010, so tell your friends to hurry! This Spoke Bucks offer is not valid for referrals made prior to 5/14/2010, but once your friends have made a reservation, they can refer friends too, and earn Spoke Bucks themselves!
WHAT ARE BROKEN SPOKE BUCKS? Broken Spoke Bucks are a form of currency that is only good for beverages at the Broken Spoke Saloon located at the Broken Spoke Campground. It is simply a way for us to say “Thank You” for spreading the word about The Spoke. ? Spoke Bucks are issued in $5 denominations – Spoke Bucks can only be used for beverages at the campground bars – Change in US dollars will not be given – Spoke Bucks cannot be redeemed for cash, and have no value after August 15, 2010 – Spoke Bucks cannot be used at the Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle St. in Sturgis.
WHY SHOULD YOUR FRIEND JOIN YOU AT THE BROKEN SPOKE CAMPGROUND IN STURGIS? You already know, but just a refresher: The Broken Spoke Campground is home of the World?s Biggest Biker Pool complete with bars, bands and beautiful barmaids! We have 600 acres of land for camping and the best rates in all of Sturgis. Great bands, rides, food, and now ? you can get free money from the Broken Spoke just by referring a friend.
Send your friends here: www.BrokenSpokeCampground.com
This offer cannot be combined with other offers
AEROMACH USA CLEANS UP YOUR AXLE–Hide the unsightly axle nut with a billet aluminum skull axle cover. See more at www.AeromachMFG.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK–The past is a Wilderness of Horrors. Anthony Hopkins, Wolfman Movie
Licks New Distributor for Oberon Adjustable Levers!!–Did you ever wish you could adjust the travel distance of your clutch or brake lever? Well we finally have the solution to your woes!!! How does it work?? The Oberon Lever adjustment is achieved with fingertip control in either adjuster direction. The eight adjustments are either side of position 4 (similar to stock) giving adjustment up to 30mm or (1 1/8?) of lever travel. This extraordinary range of adjustment is possible because of the RADICAL CAM design.
These units are precision made and the close tolerance design, coupled with the high quality roller bearing, around which the cam operates easily locates your next position with a recognizable “click”. The cams inside the lever assembly have been hard anodized for longevity, reliability and have been sufficiently lubricated on assembly for smooth adjustment transition.
Each lever is shipped fully assembled in the style and color of your choice and ready for use. We also supply a full specification sheet including part numbers with all levers.
All levers feature the following:
? Simple installation for both Clutch and Brake Lever
? 8 selectable position settings
? Lever position range up to 30mm or (1 1/8?) of travel
? CNC machined from billet aluminum
? Precision roller bearing for smooth action
? 3mm Ball Bearing click guide
? Short Reach setting for easier operation
? OEM anti-rattle shim accommodated
? Stainless steel fasteners
? Integrated adjustment stop
? Manufacturer?s warranty
Available in the following variations:
? Lever Blade Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Red, Silver
? Adjuster Switch Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orange, Red, and Silver
*** PLEASE NOTE *** NOT compatible with any model that has a Hydraulic Clutch
D&D DEALER DIRECT SYSTEM CONTINUES TO EXPAND– Here are the last five weeks of new D & D Dealers. If you’re looking for highly tested performance exhaust, look for a dealer or click on the banner above for a D&D Dealer near you.
1) GM Cycle 150 Middlebelt Garden City, MI 48135 734-522-1260
2) Old Road H-D 21130 Centre Pointe Pkwy Santa Clarita, CA 91350 661-964-0506
3) Cycle Stuff 599 D Waldron Rd Lavergne, TN 37086 615-535-1186
4) Vip & P Seating Inc 819 Southfield Rd Lincoln Park, MI 48146 313-381-1460
5) Quicktime Motorsports 2122 Parkway Dr # D St Peters MO 63376 636-441-2453
6) Koups Cycle Shop 189 N HBG St Harrisburg, PA 17113 717-939-7182
7) Central Maine H-D 2387 Route 2 Hermon, ME 04401 207-848-5709
8) Freedom Motorcycle Supply 13756 Old Hwy 40 Boonville, MO 65283 660-882-2538
9) Mike’s Garage 4735 Rt 130 Pennsauken, NJ 08110 856-486-4403
10) Chop Shop Ironworks 7111 Eckhert Rd San Antonio, TX 78238 210-767-1012
11) Gilby’s Street Dept 1567 Sullivan Ct River Falls, WI 54022 715-425-9322
12) State 8 Motorcycles 100 Cuyahoga Falls Ind Pkwy Peninsula, OK 44264 330-929-8123
13) Triola Cycles & Auto 30544 Hwy 190 Lacombe, LA 70445 985-882-5211
14) Auto Effects LLC 191 9th St Monaca, PA 15061 724-728-6003
15) Rahn’s Motorcycle Eng 800A Adams ST Abington,MA 02351 781-878-3683
16) Milwaukee Bagger 118A Sussex St Pewaukee,WI 53072 414-550-9550
17) Hawkeye Superbiker 9005 M66 Hwy East Leroy, MI 49051 269-441-1148
18) FV Custom Cycle 44865 Fremont Blvd # 4 Fremont, CA 94544 510-449-5889
19) Jay Riddle Racing 340 Detroit Ave Morton, IL 61550 309-266-8085
20) KIC Import & Export 737 Third Ave # G Chula Vista, CA 91910 619-482-6989
21) Hardtailz Choppers 3601 Parmer Ln # 105 Austin, TX 78727-4113 512-219-6155
–Jen
LUCKY DEVIL 1969 XLCH PROJECT–Here is a shot of my ride, she’s been sittin’ in the corner for a while waitin’ for me to get it together for way too long. . . .hehehe. You know how it goes. . .start with wanting a new carb and end up setting off a whole list of shit to do, hahaha! I am hard at playin’ catch-up at the moment, so I doubt I’ll touch it for the next 3 or 4 weeks? I will keep you posted when I get her going again.
–Kent
It gets crazier and crazier.This nut case want breathalyzers in all new cars– You know if it starts there motorcycles are going to be added at some time.
Here is his e-mail for those that want to contact himjohn@johnsarbanes.com.
Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes has proposed an amendment to theMotor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 that could ultimately lead tobreathalyzers being put in every car.watch vidhttp://www.wlos.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wlos_vid_2363.shtml
–Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER OIL STUDY, A Healthy Way To Use Coconut Oil–Coconut oil has no positive role in a healthy diet. Because it is a highly saturated fat – one of the few saturated fats that doesn’t come from animals – coconut oil can raise cholesterol levels.
In the past, coconut oil was widely used in movie popcorn, candy bars and commercial baked goods, but has been phased out of many of these products due to consumer concerns about the health effects of consuming tropical oils.
While there is still debate about the hazards of dietary saturated fats, using cosmetic products containing coconut oil is another story. Although I prefer skin care products with natural anti-inflammatory activity, some components of coconut oil have been studied for their benefits to both skin and hair.
The lauric acid found in coconut oil is available in a wide variety of skin and hair care products, including body and facial cleansers, soap and sunscreens. Clinical research supports the safety of these products in general, and the utility of coconut oil to help moisturize skin in particular.
For a daily dose of medical information contact DrWeil.com. He’s good.
NEW BIKERNET DEPARTMENT, GAMES, BEGINNING WITH TRIVIAL PURSUIT– Can you guess which of the following are true and which are false? Answers are below.
1 . Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
2. Alfred Hitchcock didn’t have a belly button.
3. A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately 2 teeth every 10 years.
4. People do not get sick from cold weather; it’s from being indoors a lot more.
5. When you sneeze, all bodily functions stop, even your heart!
6. Only 7 per cent of the population are lefties.
7. Forty people are sent to the hospital for dog bites every minute.
8. Babies are born without kneecaps. They don’t appear until they are 2-6 years old.
9. The average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines.
10. The toothbrush was invented in 1498.
11. The average housefly lives for one month.
12. 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year.
13. A coat hanger is 44 inches long when straightened.
14. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute.
15. Your feet are bigger in the afternoon than any other time of day.
16. Most of us have eaten a spider in our sleep.
17. The REAL reason ostriches stick their head in the sand is to search for water.
18. The only two animals that can see behind themselves without turning their heads are the rabbit and the parrot.
19. John Travolta turned down the starring roles in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Tootsie.’
20. Michael Jackson owns the rights to the South Carolina State Anthem.
21. In most television commercials advertising milk, a mixture of white paint and a little thinner is used in place of the milk.
22. Prince Charles and Prince William NEVER travel on the same airplane, just in case there is a crash.
23. The first Harley-Davidson motorcycle built in 1903 used a tomato can for a carburetor.
24. Most hospitals make money by selling the umbilical cords cut from women who give birth. They are used in vein transplant surgery.
25. Humphrey Bogart was related to Princess Diana. They were 7th cousins.
26. If coloring weren’t added to Coca-Cola, it would be green.
Scroll down for the answers.
–from Robin Hartfiel
Bill to Outlaw Open Carry Passes Assembly, Heads to Senate– Please Contact Your State Senator Today!
Yesterday, Tuesday, June 1, the California Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1934 by a vote of 41-25. AB1934 now heads to Senate for consideration.
Simply put, AB1934 would outlaw the open carrying of a handgun for self-defense. This bill is a blatant attack on the self-defense rights of law-abiding Californians.
AB1934 is a knee-jerk reaction by anti-gun legislators to punish citizens for engaging in the legal act of openly carrying an unloaded handgun. In reality, the open carrying of firearms by law-abiding citizens is forced by California’s unfair concealed carry law, which allows some citizens from some counties to receive a permit to carry, while their neighbors in the next county are denied that basic right for political, not public safety, reasons.
Please contact your State Senator TODAY and respectfully urge them to oppose AB1934.
UNCLE MONKEY ON DENNIS HOPPER–Like many of us I was saddened to hear of the passing of Hollywood icon Dennis Hopper. Dennis is probably most famous as the character of Billy in the movie “Easy Rider” (1969). What few people realize is that not only did Dennis Hopper star he also directed the movie and along with Peter Fonda and Terry Southern co-wrote the script that would help define an entire generation and draw the curtain on the 1960’s. Unknown at the time but Dennis had become disillusioned with Hollywood and had all but given up being an actor to become a teacher. Fortunately for us he changed his mind and agreed to shoot “Easy Rider”. The preliminary 16mm rough shots hastily filmed to entice the Hollywood studios would become an intricate part of the movie. Dennis career in film had started years before and he appeared in “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955) where he would meet and become close friends with James Dean. He has appeared in such notable films as “Hang ‘Em High” (1968), “Apocalypse Now” (1979),”Speed” (1994), and “Waterworld” (1995).
Dennis’ free wheeling, free spirited character became the blueprint for thousands of bikers as many tried to emulate his spirit and the Ben Hardy built chopper that he rode in the film. Along side Peter Fonda the two men will forever be tied to motorcycle culture. Dennis’s salute to the establishment will adorn shop and living room walls for decades to come. More recently we saw his hardened scowl riding his own personal Indian motorcycle in “Hell Ride” (2008).
Dennis made no secret of his addictions and often stated that it really was marijuana that they are smoking in “Easy Rider”. It made him at one time an outcast of Hollywood, a spokesman for a generation, and poster child for all that wished to escape conformity. He will be truly missed.
–bad Uncle Monkey
TRIVIA PURSUIT ANSWERS: They are ALL True
ANOTHER AMAZING WEEK IN PARADISE–We’re beginning to ramp up for Bonneville with tuning sessions and fitment for Valerie Thompson, the pilot of the World’s Fastest Panhead. We would like to put her carefully into the 200 mph club this year.
One of my projects is to find a trailer to pull the Assalt Weapan behind the Bikernet Hearse to the Salt flats. The girls will drive the Bikernet Motorhome. Here’s a rough list of Trailer Manufacturers. We are looking for deals and recommendations. If you know something about any of these companies, let us know.
http://www.motorcycletrailer.com/
http://www.trailersplus.com/Motorcycle_Trailer
http://carsontrailer.reachlocal.net/
http://www.sportutilitytrailers.com/
http://www.bigtextrailers.com/tdo/
http://www.fthr.com/atv_recreational-trailer/
http://www.adventuresportsproducts.com/
http://www.kendonusa.com/
So, what’s on the vast Bikernet Horizon? We have our next Bonneviller report, with the new Saddlemen seat rebuild, and the Peashooter rebuild by Rodan. It looks great. We have Marilyn’s Big Mountain Ride report, and a lesson on building bikes from Gypsy Raoul. I’m going to pick up my 1929 Peashooter stroker motor and start to mock up the bike. That’s going to be interesting. And Dar at Darwin Motorcycles, the builders of Brass Balls Bobbers, has asked me to help him design a new model, the Brawler Bandit. It’s destined to be a serious street fighter, capable of freeway madness and cross country runs.
Hang on for reports on this build.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
