June 13, 2002 Part 1

BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–THE SEAS SEEM CALM, BUT WHAT’S AROUND THE BENDWell, what the hell, the summer is rolling into town like 400 tarantulas traipsing across highway 10 heading for Phoenix. I feel unsettled as I wait to hear back from my book agent. I’m sure the brothers in the farming industry feel the same as they wait for the drought in the south to abate and the rains in the north to let up. Just as the straights pray for an end of terrorism, bikers wish for resolution between clubs, and city cops try to deal with gun tooting street gangs. Of course the media continues to search for government fault while never questioning the terrorists. I don’t like the sound of any of this.

On the home front we picked up the Shrunken FXR project from Dr. John in Anaheim. He did a masterful job of pulling the neck back 3.5 inches. Next we will strip away the swingarm from the RevTech 6-speed transmission and shorten it by almost 2 inches. We are working with Urs Gretener (Carrosserie or Coach Builders) for hand made sheet metal and exhaust. He recently developed an exhaust system for Yamaha that increased the horsepower of one model by 40 percent, out doing the Vance and Heinz competition by 20 percent. He used 14 gauge tubing on this particular system and at least 16 gauge metal on his other exhaust systems for a stronger, better sounding units. We better get to the news:

BIKERNET ON LIFE–

If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills.
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains.
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles.
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it.
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,
If you can overlook when people take things out on you when, through no fault of yours, something goes wrong.
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment.
If you can face the world without lies and deceit.
If you can conquer tension without medical help.
If you can relax without liquor.
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs.
If you can do all these things, then you are probably the family dog.

–from Dr. Nuttboy

THE HOLLISTER REPORT–HOLLISTER FOREVER is back up. They can getthere on & leave messages for their pals on tha”Clubhouse” wall. Check it out.

It’s still happenin’on Main St.FridayNite, July 5th till Sun. Campin’at Bolado Park all week long. Iwill be jammin’all week long. Lookin’for my next Ex’Ol’Lady between myfavorite bars that is: Ocean Thunder, in Monterey; Mom’n Pops, in SanJuan; 19th Hole, Tres Pinos, near Bolado.

–Ride On! Wino Joe,USA

HACKASAW TECH–We’re looking forward to tech tips from the infamous Hackasaw. Let us know what type of techs will make your day.In addition Frank Kaisler will soon launch into several techs with Avon on wide tire installations. Check the Avon department for our current techs.

MILLION MOTORCYCLE MEMORIAL RIDE FOR THE VICTIMS OF 9/11 DEDICATED TO THE MEMORIES OF THOSE KILLED ON 9/11. The World Trade Center Miracles Foundation is working to establish endowments that meet the needs of families who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks. “America’s Ride” is a 10-day motorcycle ride across the United States in memory of those killed on 9/11. Its goal is to raise funds to aid thefinancial recovery of those who lost loved ones in the attacks. The ride will depart San Diego on September 2, 2002 and arrive in NewYork City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania on the anniversary of the attack.

PLANS FOR AMERICA’S RIDE WILL BE UNVEILED BYTHE KNIGHTS OF FIRE AND OTHER MOTORCYCLE GROUPS. CEREMONIES WILL INCLUDE DISTRIBUTION OF CHECKS TO VICTIMS’ FAMILIES BY WTC MIRACLES FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN MITCHELL MORRISON.

CONTACT: For more information call Mark Hopkinson at (561) 750-9800, EXT. 15. E-MAIL: mhopkinson@transmediagroup.com

BIKERNET ON FAMILY COUNSELING–Angelina and Giuseppe were standing before the judge in divorce court.

Angelina says: “Your honor, we benna marry 25 yearsana Giuseppe he’always picka his nose ana when we maka love he’sa never letsa me on top. I just canna taka dis anymore.”

The judge listens solemnly then addresses Giuseppe. “Giuseppe, isa dis true. You always a picka your nose and you never let Angelina on top? What you gotta say fora yourself?”

Giuseppe says, “Well your honor, itsa true. I picka my nose a lot and,yeah, Angelina, I tella her she’sa gotta be on da bottom. Itsa all go’sa back to when I’ma young boy. My poppa, he’sa very smarta man. I always follow ev’ryting he say. My poppa one day he says, “Giuseppe, I gotta tella you da two main secrets ofa hava successful life. Number one, you always keepa your nose clean. Ana number two, don’t screw up.”

BIKERNET BIKE SHOW WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY–Here’s the esteemed winners. You can check out each bike in the Bike Show area. It’s free to enter your bike and trophies and valuable prizes are awarded to each winner monthly. Check ’em out and congratulations to the winners–Bandit.

In The “Buell” Category
ganuka
Stoddard , Wi

In The “Factory Custom” Category
TRAVLR
The Woodlansds , Texas

In The “Open Class” Category
Scott (Elwood) Essex
Stockbridge , Ga.

In The “Pro-Street” Category
Doug
Lawrenceville , Ga

In The “Radical Custom” CategoryRick ShornakBerkley , MI

In The “Rat” Category
Tjebbe
Ede , –

In The “Ridden” Category
THE Freak
Freaksville , TX

In The “Sportster” Category
Rick Webb
Clinton Township , MI

In The “Street Custom-Stock” Category
Raul Navarro
Brooklyn, NY

In The “Vintage” Category
Jeff Mckelvey
Bayville , NJ

In The “Vintage Chopper” Category
Todster
Ohio

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