Then came this news flash: the ultimate women’s car. Notice that it doesn’t have turn signals. They don’t use ’em anyway–too busy on the phone. Better get to the news before I get in more trouble.
HOT ROD BIKES MAGAZINE– Just read the thing on Dennis Manning. Really great article. Mr. Dennis told me about the H.O.G. thing in Cinc’y when I was there in March for the dealer show. Trock says he can see air flow.
To me?Dennis really seemed down to earth,?very easy to talk to. He really is into his thing with Bonneville. You know when you talk to him it’s his life. He is lucky that he has been able to pursue his dream.
When I worked for Romeo Palamides in the mid ’80s, we talked about his racing days every now and then.?Once you got him talking about the old times, it was like going back and reading all the old Hot Rod magazines you read when you were a kid. He would get all hyped up, man. It was very cool.
I consider myself fortunate just to have known him, let alone to have worked and learned from him. Some of the stuff he showed me?were things I saw in those old magazines. It was just cool to be actually doing it for real.
Anyway, that’s all. Just wanted to let you know?I really enjoyed reading those articles?you did on Warner, Wink and Dennis.
–Keep it going, Paul
Thanks Paul, watch for the interview with Jim Hunter, one of the oldest Boozefighters in the world and a historic racer. In his time he was the fastest on the planet. Next week I will interview Don Vesco, the legend of Bonneville racing, but not a Harley guy. I’m looking forward to meeting him.
BIG DOG OPENS BIGGER DOORS– Motorcyle aficionados from across the region gathered in Whichita, Kan., on May 12 to get a first-hand look at Big Dog’s new facility and celebrate its grand opening. An estimated 5,000 people attended the open house.
Designed for everyone in mind, the open house gave visitors an inside look into the workings of one of America’s premier motorcycle manufacturers. Tours featured the factory production line, Big Dog’s paint facility and parts department. Not to be missed was the showroom designed to appeal to a wide range of enthusiasts. If you’re ever cruising through Wichita, don’t hesitate to stop in. Nick, the president, isn’t doing anything, ask him to give you a tour.
BOB ILLINGWORTH– former president of the MMRA (Minnesota Motorcycle RidersAssociation) and former Hamster, has taken on a new venture with his move toSturgis, S.D. He has taken up the position of president and acting director ofthe Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.
The official opening is June 1.Rally hours are 8 a.m to 8 p.m. It’s located on Main Street in Sturgis by thePyramid Beer Gardens. Check it out if you go to bike week. They arehaving a big raffle on August 11 at 3 p.m., need not be present to win. For$10 you’ll have a chance to win a 2001 H-D Dyna Wide Glide, a Corbin ’51Merc Couch and a Peter Fonda Henry 45 Rifle donated by Peter Fonda himself.
To find out more and/or order tickets online, go towww.sturgismotorcyclemuseum.org ?or click on this link
SPEAKING OF STURGIS–They will have a hall of fame induction breakfast on August 8; $15 perticket, reserve ahead. ?The inductees are Gov. William Janklow, South Dakota, U.S.Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Colorado, State Sen. Jim Putnam, South Dakato, JimBetlach from Minneapois Easyriders Corp., David Perewitz, Cycle Fab in MA.,Frank Ernst, Abate of Minnesota, Neil Hutlman, Jackpine Gypsies MC, Eddie Miller andFamily, Jackpine Gypsies, Penny Walker, Montana, Tom Rudd, Kuryakyn Corp., WoodyCarson, Antique MC of America, Genevieve Schmitt, Woman Rider Mag, IndianJeff, Washington. ?Limited seating, full tables available, call (605) 347-0849 forreservations. Breakfast will be at Historic Fort Meade, South Dakota, Fort MeadeRecreation Center at 9 a.m. sharp.
–Patty
JOHN COVINGTON OF SURGICAL-STEEDS–in Phoenix, Ariz., took the time out this week to give us a rundown on the manufactured custom market after we mentioned that the clone market might be slowing. Get some real insight into the market, check out the interview on Bikernet here.
Here are a couple of bikes from the Surgical-Steeds line. Oh, by the way, this is the first of more special reports to come. Check the home page.
FUELING LAW–Gov. John Kitzhaber?signed in to law HB 3885, which gives Oregon’s motorcyclists the choice of fueling their own bikes. Motorcyclists will be the only class of vehicle allowed to actually dispense fuel into their tanks. This bill passed with very few opposed in both the House and Senate. Lawmakers agreed with BikePAC and Oregon’s motorcyclists that the special fueling requirements of?various bikes made the rider the expert at fuel dispensing. This bill also removes a liability for gas station owners who permitted the common sense practice of allowing bikers to fuel their own.
In accordance with ORS 171.022, “Except as otherwise provided in the Act, an Act of the Legislative Assembly takes effect on January 1 of the year after passage of the Act.” So starting Jan. 1, 2002, this law will be in effect.
–David Hickerson
INSURANCE ADVOCATES SLAM EDUCATION AS RISKY–At a time when state motorcyclists’ rightsorganizations (SMROs) are in the midst of lobbying Washington to advancesafety training for motorists and motorcyclists, the nation’s leadinginsuranceassociation promoting its version of “highway safety” is telling Congressand the president, “Why bother?”
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in a special report issued May19, attacks the value of motorist and motorcyclist training and education.That special report is in the hands of Washington policy makers now — thevery time when motorcyclists are lobbying for a resource injection to helpstate-run rider training and a national program of motorist awareness ofmotorcycles.
“Education can be risky,” IIHS warns. “An education, persuasion ortrainingprogram might make things worse, either by increasing exposure,engendering overconfidence or somehow rewarding risky behavior.”
There is no question that this attack on education is in direct response tothetraining component of the joint MRF-SMRO legislative agenda that has foundsupport in both the White House and the Congress.There is also no question that you and motorcyclists nationwide mustcounter this attack on one of our bedrock principles.
For a copy of this special report, go to
–Rogue
LITTLE JOHNNIE– was very lustful for a girl living in his neighborhood. He invited her to dinner and she accepted. After dinner, he drove to a little mountain about 5 miles away from the city and told her: “I want you right here and now. Do it or get out and go home!” Without saying a word, she got out and walked home.
A few weeks later, after a lot of apologizing, he invited her again, and she agreed. Later, he drove to another mountain about 10 miles away. Same question, same answer: The girl got out of the car and walked home.
Another few weeks later, after sending flowers and candies and even more apologizing, Johnnie gave it another try. The girl accepted once again. This time, Johnny wanted to make it sure, so he drove 50 miles away.
Once again he said: “I want you now. Do it or get out and walk home!” Without saying a word, the girl undressed and the two had the greatest sex in Johnnie’s whole life.
Afterwards, when the two of them were dressed again and drove home, Johnnie asked her why she had walked home the first two times, as she had obviously enjoyed it very much.
The girl answered: “Well, I will gladly walk 5 and even 10 miles to save a good friend from gonorrhea, but 50 miles is just too much to ask.”
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