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I’m going to make this short. I’m working with our SEMA Working Group Committee and motorcycle rights leaders all over the country to develop an agenda. In simple terms, how can we help.
Don’t hesitate to drop me a line, if you have a notion you would like us to consider. I’ll share with you the Working Group’s Agenda as we move forward. You can always drop me a line to
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BIKERNET FEATURE BIKE OWNER RIDES TO SMOKE OUT EAST–Here’s some pics of the Back Street Chopper cover girls on the Red Bobber and another bike I built, the large Black chopper.
–Tom Sawyer
Sawyer’s Motorcycle Shop
sawyersmotorcycleshop.com
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SHASTA MOTORCYCLE SALUTE–On Sunday morning, July 5th at 8:00 am, The Anderson & Redding Chapters of Christian Motorcyclist Associations will have a traditional Bike Blessing conducted on the East Lawn of the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds near the AVTT displays. Following the Bike Blessing our annual American Veterans Traveling Tributes Dedication Ceremony will begin under a 30? X 50? pole tent (limited seating available ? get there early) with ?Posting of the Colors? at 8:50 am.
Following an Invocation by a local clergyman, the founders of Operation Gratitude, Mrs. Carolyn Blashek & SSG Elizabeth Cowie, Ernie Brace, author of ?A Code to Keep? & Siskiyou County Veterans Commissioner Mike Murphy will be speaking. Afterwards, there will be the ?Ride of Honor? lead by Mark Dean, USN ret & Siskiyou County Veterans Representative, ret ? ?Ride of Honor? bikers line up single file to ride the interior perimeter of the AVTT displays, saluting them with their left hands ? all bikes welcome.
Following the ?Ride of Honor,? South Bay Biker Productions presents the 2nd annual ?Bunch-A-Thunder?/military tribute parade down Tulelake?s Main St. The parade is dedicated to the memory of Mike Bunch, the former Mayor of Tulelake who was instrumental helping South Bay Biker Productions to get the annual Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle Rally going. Military vehicles, custom cars & bikes will roll down Main St to pay tribute to our armed forces so we have the privilege to live our lives as free people. The public is invited & encouraged to attend.
BIKERNET TECHS WORK–Thanks so much for your amazing website, it totally rocks! Here is a picture of my new softail bobber after I had some help from the very clear pictorial ‘how to’s’ on bikernet.
Keep up the good work guys.
–Tristan.
Yes sir.–Wrench
SIN WU RECEIVES FAVORABLE VOTE– Sunday post was great, in Bandit’s Cantina, as usual, BUT… Sin Wu made it heavenly! You are a lucky bastard #@%^””+!
–Mike
Motorcycle-related deaths continue to climb in Hawaii–Fatalities already at 21, compared with last year’s record total of 32.
Despite calls for motorcyclists and drivers of four-wheeled vehicles to safely share the road, the number of motorcycle-related fatalities in Hawai’i continues to climb.
The death of rider Steve Donohue, 43, following a Friday night crash brought the state- wide total to 21 motorcycle-related deaths so far this year, compared with seven at the same point last year.
The number of motorcycle-related deaths on Hawai’i roadways has risen in five of the last six years. Last year’s total of 32 set a record for motorcycle fatalities in the state and ranked Hawai’i No. 3 in the nation in motorcycle-related fatalities per capita last year.
The previous high was 29 in 1994, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
It’s a dubious record that could be smashed this year if the number of fatalities from the first six months of 2009 doubles by the end of the year.
FACTORS IN ACCIDENTS
When motorcycle accident figures followed motorcycle sales upward at the start of the decade, some attributed the increase to baby boomers learning or re-learning how to ride on large Harley-Davidson-style cruisers. Yet, there has been only one officially recorded motorcycle fatality in Hawai’i this year involving an operator older than 50.
Of the 18 fatal motorcycle accidents for which the DOT has cited related causes, eight were found to have been speed related, seven involved another vehicle turning left in front of the oncoming motorcycle and two involved alcohol use on the part of the motorcycle operator. The narrow front profile of a motorcycle can make it difficult for drivers to accurately determine distance and speed, a key factor in many accidents initiated when a car turns or changes lanes in front of a motorcycle.
Motorcycle safety instructor Bill Labby said that when he approaches an intersection on a motorcycle, he first slows to assess the situation, then accelerates once he’s sure it’s safe. If there is a car or truck across the way, he tries to make eye contact to ensure that the driver sees him. If there’s any chance that the car might cut in front of him, signal or no signal, he’ll stop or pull over.
“In that situation, if someone is going to cut you off, you can either hit the brakes or accelerate and get out of the way,” he said. “But you have to be in one of those two modes. Of course, you can’t anticipate every situation. If someone is stupid and they gun it in front of you, you crash and become part of the statistics.”
Two weeks ago, Thomas Reimer, 36, and his 7-year-old son Thomas Reimer Jr., were killed when their 2006 Suzuki motorcycle collided with a car that was attempting a left turn from Route 130 onto Ainaloa Boulevard on the Big Island. The driver of the car, Bobby Jiminez, 21, was arrested on two counts of negligent homicide and other charges.
Okay, here’s the deal our Hawaiian brothers. No more accidents for six months. Got that? We took a vote.–Renegade
FULL THROTTLE’S SORE ASS RUN THIS WEEKEND!JUNE 13th – 14th–Starts At WINDMEAL INN,6823 S.R. 54,New Port Richey, FL 34653,727-847-2900 – Phone
KRAWIEC RACES SCREAMIN? EAGLE V-ROD TO FINALS IN CHICAGO–Krawiec Pads His NHRA Points Lead, Hines Moves Up to Second Place.
JOLIET, Ill. (June 7, 2009) ? Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec added to his points lead in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle division by racing a Harley-Davidson V-Rod to the final round of eliminations at the United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, Ill. Krawiec, the defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, lost to Rocklin Motorsports Buell rider Matt Guidera in the final round.
Screamin? Eagle/Vance and Hines rider Andrew Hines, who lost to Krawiec in the semi-final round, moved into second place in the points standings. The Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines team was making its first race appearance since the NHRA rules added 20 pounds to the team?s Screamin? Eagle V-Rod motorcycles, boosting minimum weight to 640 pounds, compared to 620 pounds for Buell and 595 for Suzuki motorcycles.
?We did not test at the new weight before this weekend, so our first goal was just to qualify,? said Krawiec. ?Our 60-foot times were actually pretty good, but after that you can feel the weight. I think with the extra 20-pounds added, these are mid-pack motorcycles right now. But we were consistent and caught a few breaks today and made the best of the situation.?
Hines qualified fifth for the event with a run of 6.989 seconds. Krawiec qualified ninth at 7.011. Horne Racing Buell rider Doug Horne was the quickest qualifier with a 6.936 pass.
Krawiec defeated Vroom Racing Buell rider David Hope in the first round, and beat Horne?s 7.168-second run with a 7.094 pass in round two. Hines beat Suzuki rider Joe DeSantis in round one, and got a win in round two when NitroFish Suzuki rider Matt Smith left the line early. Krawiec and Hines faced off in the semi-final round, with Krawiec pulling away for the win with a 7.143 pass to 7.193 for Hines. Guidera defeated Krawiec, 7.096 to 7.189, in the final round. It was Krawiec?s third consecutive visit to the final round. He was this winner at the past two events.
Hines felt the team worked hard to tally the points it did in Chicago.
?We tried a lot of different things today,? said Hines. ?I was really happy with a 7.08 in the first round, and then Matt Smith handed me a break in round two. But we are going to have to find some more power to overcome the added weight, and then work on the transmission to handle it. Together we made 15 runs this weekend, and that gives us some good data to use in working on a set-up for the next race.?
After five events on the 17-race 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock Motorcycle schedule, Krawiec leads the series with 433 points. Hines moves into second place with 382 points, dropping Smith to third with 380 points. Horne is fourth with 349 points.
The next event on the 2009 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle schedule is the United Association NHRA SuperNationals, June 11-14, at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team is sponsored by Matco Tools, Dunlop and S100.
HELP A VET – TAKE HOME A $30,000 CUSTOM BRASS BALLS BOBBER–Chuck Palumbo, WWE Wrestling Star, dug out two fives and autographed them for the Military Bobber Raffle. For just $10 smacks you could take home a $30,000 custom motorcycle from Brass Balls Bobbers. Click here to enter.
It is the least expensive way to put a custom motorcycle in your garage.
The Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund – Brass Balls is raffling off the Military Bobber with the proceeds going to the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund.This fund is helping the returning veterans that have sustained head injuries. It is a way for you to support the troops and feel good at the same time.
Win Biker Gear – Each month we will be picking one lucky winner out of the hat to receive biker gear. April?s winner will receive a set of Saddlemen saddle bags. Twist the throttle on your mouse for a chance to win.
We Need Your Help – Please help us help the men and women who are serving this great nation of ours. For just $10 you could be saving a life. Skip a couple of Starbucks and put your money where it will positively impact a soldier?s life.
Sponsors include K&N Filters, Saddlemen, Biker Pros, D&D Performance Exhaust, AFT Customs, Ray Wheeler, Torian Chopper Leathers and Bikernet.
OVER 11,000 HAVE VIEWED THE RAFFLE BOBBER IN BIKERNET STUDIO–Over 11,000 people have seen the details on the Raffle For The Troops Bobber in Bikernet Studio. To see more great biker stuff and hear some great interviews, checkout the latest in Bikernet Studio.
Details on the Bobber – We started with a clear powder-coated Brass Balls Bobbers? gooseneck frame to show its high quality construction. The frame is 1026 DOM steel and hand TIG welded. We Scotchbrite-textured all the chrome and polished components. Some special-built components include: Hawg Halters hand controls, Crime Scene ?Rapide? headlight and air cleaner, Tauer Machine 2 inch Warlord primary, Leroy Thompson hammered brass signature series grips, Rich Phillips hand-tooled leather seat and Chopper Shocks seat shock system.
The team fabricated foot controls constructed from 1918 trench warfare knives, as well as a P-51 style exhaust. This bike was built for a ?Military Themed? Bike Build and it won the competition.
BASSANI Harley Rocker PIPES 8HP Gain Write Up in Hot Bike MagPro Street Pipes Shown: The wait is over for Harley Davidson Rocker owners looking for exhaust systems. BASSANI Xhaust introduces ROAD RAGE? systems in brilliant chrome and ceramic black designed to fit Rockers and other Softails. Bassani Road Rage 2 into 1 systems are known for their exceptional low end torque and top end performance without the traditional ?lazy torque curve? that plaque most 2 into 1?s. The systems is offered in either short or long megaphone mufflers.
?We have gone all out to increase torque and give good top end power,? said Darryl Bassani Founder and President of Bassani Manufacturing. ?This system makes significant power increase and we kept an eye of good looks with full coverage heat shields and unbeatable style.?
These two BASSANI systems have a deep throaty sound. Besides looks and power, BASSANI knows how important sound is and has worked hard to deliver attractive sound that is not offensive.
Bassani believes in equal length primary tubes, even though they increase design time and are more difficult to fabricate. They also use stepped primary tubes when testing shows that they are advantageous to the performance. They have designed an exclusive wave isolation collector which includes a scavenging effect and further improves performance.
Bassani EquaLength headers come complete with Basssani’s patented gasket design, all installation hardware, and installation instructions. By installing Bassani headers you will notice increased power and better fuel economy without sacrificing reliability .
RIDING IN THE ZONE, NEW BOOK–There is little that can match the sublime sensation of riding down a peaceful backroad completely in tune with your motorcycle and the surroundings, or the exhilaration that comes from slicing skillfully through a series of challenging corners on a long descent. These moments are what good riding is all about and what every rider hopes to experience.
“Riding In The Zone,” a new book written by motojournalist and motorcycle instructor Ken Condon and just published by Whitehorse Press, explains the techniques that can help any rider — cruiser, sportbike, etc. — find that magical state of being “in the groove” or “in the zone.” A motorcyclist for more than three decades, Ken Condon is best known to the motorcycling world as the current author of the monthly Proficient Motorcycling and Street Strategies columns for Motorcycle Consumer News. He is also the chief instructor for Tony’s Track Days and is an experienced Motorcycle Foundation instructor.
Condon identifies the many factors that help you enter “the zone” with detailed diagrams and extensive full-color photographs and illustrations in 141 pages. Condon addresses each one individually, from the development of awareness and mental skills to complete physical control of your motorcycle. At the end of each chapter are drills designed to transform the book’s ideas and concepts into advanced riding skills that are natural and intuitive. A companion DVD is included with the book to demonstrate these concepts and techniques. It shows how to perform each practice drill so the lessons may be applied quickly and easily to actual street riding.
“Riding In The Zone” is published by Whitehorse Press and can be ordered at Whitehorsepress.com. It retails for $29.95.
INDIAN LARRY POINT COVER FROM CJ ALLEN– When I was doing the “Chain of Mystery” bike with Larry and his crew, a few years ago, I did up one of these point covers for him to put in with his other products. He thought it was Kool, and we were going to go ahead & do a “Limited Edition, Signed, & Numbered Series”
With his death, I had no desire to even think about point covers, or much else, & with all the people jumping on the Indian Larry bandwagon, with all kinds of crap all over the place..I really got a bad taste in my mouth, and more than a little pissed off the way some were almost like blood-sucking gouls…….so I just put everything out of my head as far as any IL engraved things go……
Larry’s Urn, & the air cleaner for the “Tribute Bike”, were to be the last of anything “Larry” I would do….!!
Well time has passed, and the bandwagon finally broke down, and a few people are wanting me to go ahead with the series……….at least for them.
So, Here’s the deal……? I will be making a “VERY” Limited number of these point covers..
? They will be Signed, Numbered, and Dated with the original purchasers Name on the back?.
? No two will be exactly alike, ALL will be photographed & filed for future identification
? More importantly….I’ll be sending Bambi (Larrys Wife) a % right off the top.
? There will be both 2 hole (Shovel & Sportster), & 5 hole (whater they fit) point covers?Other makes & models may (or may NOT) be made to order???ask.
? Price…$280.00 ea. CASH or US Postal Money Order “ONLY”
? (No shipping charges…
Someone suggested doin’ matching derby covers to match, but I don’t see that happening, at least not in the near future, if ever?.
For more Information?..send email to
cj@cjsengraving.com
Sullivans acquires Robison’s brands– THE Power Trip brand of leathers produced by Robison’s Inc. has now been acquired by the brand’s distributor, Sullivans Inc. In addition, Sullivans has taken over Joe Rocket and Rapid Transit.
As a result of the changes at the two companies, Sullivans now has access to Robison’s portfolio of patents, many of which have been created under the Joe Rocket brand and includes the NanoTech system due to be introduced this Fall. All three brands will now be developed by Robison and founding designer Marc Bay, with marketing and sales handled by Sullivans directly, led by Steve Blakeney, Sullivans’ Marketing Director.
www.sullivansinc.com
www.power-trip.com
www.joerocket.com
www.rapid-transit.com
South Side Kustoms is MOVING in 2009, WE ARE STILL BEING HELD UP BUT WE WILL BE OPEN REAL SOON AT OUR NEW STORE! —From Now On South Side Kustoms will only sell and install on customer bikes / customs / our base models AMERICAN MADE PARTS! With the exception to West Eagle Parts, which are quality parts.
We NO LONGER SELL DNA SPECIALTY PARTS ? if you want cheap foreign parts with poor customer service go somewhere else.
We will do everything in our power to insure every part is made in America that goes on our bikes and rolling chassis.
Our bikes will come standard with Ride Wright Wheels and Baker 5 Speed Transmissions and AVON Tires(though import ? are quality). Obviously you can upgrade on motors ? billet wheels or 6 speed trannys.
The Owner ? Jason McCudden
WOLFGANG BOOK OF THE WEEK, SHEET METAL FABRICATION BASICS–Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics gives the reader the knowledge needed to shape sheet metal without the need for expensive power tools. The reader needs only a simple shop equipped with the most basic of tools. If the first Ferraris were built using only wooden mallets and tree stumps, nearly any sheet metal project can be fabricated with only hammers, dollies and bags of shot.
Master craftsman Rob Roehl from the shop of Donnie Smith, explains the types of steel and aluminum that are best suited to motorcycle projects, how to plan and layout a project, and how to stretch and shrink sheet metal without a power hammer or a Pullmax.
The key is planning, and then shaping primarily by stretching. Eventually the various panels must be joined through careful welding. And though many professionals use TIG equipment, there?s no reason you can?t weld both steel and aluminum with gas welding.
Start to finish projects include the creation of an air cleaner cover, a seat pan, and a complete fender. The book covers a wide range of techniques, from hand stretching with a hammer and a bag of shot, to shrinking with a small hand operated shrinker/stretcher. Rob also covers the correct use of the hammer and dolly, and the way an English wheel can be used, both to shape metal and to smooth out the lumps and bumps left by typical hammer work.
You can learn to fabricate sheet metal. All you need is the raw material, the sincere desire to learn and a copy of this new Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics book from Wolfgang Publications. 144 pages long, 100% color, and over 350 photos.
Available from Wolfgang Publications, order by mail at PO Box 223, Stillwater, MN. By phone at 651-275-0194, or on the web at www.wolfpub.com, priced at $27.95 + $5.50 S&H.
Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics #4-3081
Author: Timothy Remus
ISBN: 1-929133-46-4
ISBN -13: 978-1-929133-46-8
SERIES: Biker Basics
$27.95
California Proposes to Enhance Vehicle Scrappage Program– State to Target Pre-1976 Vehicles SEMA is opposing a California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposal to spend roughly $30 million annually for an Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP) to augment the State’s existing vehicle scrappage program. The proposal would provide incentives statewide for vehicles not currently eligible under the Consumer Assistance Program by removing the existing requirements that vehicles be subject to and fail Smog Check to participate. CARB is specifically targeting for scrappage pre-1976 vehicles that are not currently required to undergo Smock Check inspections.
According to CARB, allowing vehicles that are not currently undergoing registration or that have passed their Smog Check to participate greatly expands the vehicle population that can be retired.
Participants would receive $1,000 per vehicle or $1,500 per vehicle if they meet low-income requirements. The proposal would also establish a pilot voucher program in the South Coast and San Joaquin Valley air basins that targets the highest-emitting vehicles and requires their replacement with newer, cleaner vehicles. The local air districts would work with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to determine vehicle eligibility and low-income status. Once approved, the districts would provide the applicant a Letter of Eligibility from BAR and a redeemable voucher. Consumers would retire their vehicle at a participating dismantler, receiving an immediate compensation of $1,000 – $1,500 for vehicle retirement. Consumers could then redeem their voucher at participating car dealerships toward the purchase of a replacement vehicle. CARB is proposing that the voucher compensation be $2,000 or $2,500 per vehicle depending on income level.
CARB will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program Regulation (Car Scrap).
DATE: June 25-26, 2009
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: California Environmental Protection Agency
Air Resources Board, Byron Sher Auditorium
1001 I Street
Sacramento, California 95814
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