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“THE THROTTLER”–Complete Throttle Management at Your Fingertips–The engineers at 50’s Boy have just announced the introduction of an updated version of their immensely popular motorcycle cruise control. Shown here, the “THROTTLER” offers the performance, comfort and convenience of a dedicated throttle management system and the safety benefits of Anti-Lock technology. That’s right, now you can experience the benefits of a true cruise control without the unreliability and hassles common to other aftermarket devices.
Easily and quickly installed over the grip of virtually any motorcycle, the “THROTTLER” allows you to throttle up or down instantly and safely. Designed and manufactured by 50’s Boy, the “THROTTLER” provides precise, at your finger tips, speed control with the associated benefit of enhanced fuel economy. The “THROTTLER’S” patented roller ball detent design, allows on the go engine speed adjustment. Eliminate dreaded hand fatigue once and for all and put the enjoyment back into those extended rides with the “THROTTLER.”
For complete details contact 50’s Boy at 866-542-1955 and visit them on the Web at www.50sboy.net
ROMINE TAKES THIRD NITRO HARLEY-DAVIDSON VICTORY OF THE SCREAMIN’ EAGLE AHDRA CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON–NORWALK, Ohio (June 12, 2006) – Mike Romine is making all the right moves to defend his Screamin’ Eagle AHDRA championship. The rider of the Harley-Davidson Top Fuel motorcycle earned his third Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at the Roeder Harley-Davidson Buckeye Nationals at Norwalk Raceway Park.
Making his fourth final round appearance in the sixth event of the Screamin’ Eagle championship season, Romine rode his Nitro burning Harley-Davidson to a 6.460-second pass at 214.69 mph to top Tak Shigematsu’s 7.179 at 160.92. Shigematsu left the line first, using a .059-second reaction time to get a quick start against Romine’s .114 reaction time. Romine made up the difference by the finish line, padding his points lead.
Shigematsu qualified in the No. 1 spot for eliminations with a 6.419 pass. Romine rode his Salt Lake City-sponsored Harley into the No. 3 spot in qualifying with a 6.500 run, with Jay Turner qualifying second with a 6.443.
Don Stratton Jr. took the win in the Destroyer category, his second of the season. Stratton – the winner of the first Destroyer event of the season – beat Brian Fox with a 9.327 run at 141.46 to Fox’s 9.383 at 139.72. Michael Ray was the top qualifier, using a 9.250 run to take the No. 1 position going into eliminations. Stratton Jr. was second with a 9.278.
Eleanor Walker earned the victory in the SEP category Sunday. Walker rode her Harley-Davidson to an 11.514 to beat Josh Perry’s 11.591.
Bon Drapp earned the ET category win. He took off first, using a .023 reaction time to aide his winning 9.893 pass to top Robbie McCaa’s 12.649.
The next AHDRA event is the Kresto Pacific Nationals presented by Destination Harley-Davidson, Downtown Harley-Davidson and Eastside Harley-Davidson. The action kicks off June 24-25 at Pacific Raceways just outside of Seattle.
BIG DOG ROLLS OUT 20,000th MOTORCYCLE–WICHITA, Kansas (June 9, 2006) – Big Dog Motorcycles??, the leader in the high-style cruiser niche, the number two American V-Twin motorcycle manufacturer, and the largest manufacturer of custom motorcycles in the world, today unveiled its 20,000th motorcycle and named its 100th dealer.
The 20,000th production milestone kick started the company’s second annual Tornado Rally, Kansas’ only national motorcycle rally and was reached just twelve years after the company’s inception.
“The production of our 20,000th motorcycle is symbolic of the company’s success in the marketplace and the rider’s continuing demand for high style cruisers,” stated Sheldon Coleman, company founder and CEO. “Reaching such a major milestone, the first for any custom cruiser manufacturer, especially so early in our history, demonstrates the strength of the company, an unmatched level of manufacturing experience, and our commitment to the motorcycling lifestyle.”
Big Dog Motorcycles began in 1994 in Sheldon Coleman’s garage in Wichita, Kansas. Since then, the company has grown to 175,000 square feet employing over 300 building over 5,000 motorcycles per year. The manufacturer’s motorcycles, as well as its growing line of accessories, parts, and apparel, are sold nationwide now through 100 dealers.
“It’s with a great amount of pride that I look at our 20,000th,” Coleman continued.
The celebrated motorcycle is a 2006 K-9 with a midnight sapphire frame and custom patriotic graphics. A patriotic theme has donned all commemorative motorcycles. The bike also sports a 20,000th icon on each side of the tank.
“We chose the K-9 for such an honor because it was introduced this year, is our top seller for this time in our history, and won the V-Twin Bike of the Year award,” Messer explained. “In addition, the K-9, with its nine-foot long stance, aggressive styling, rear 300 tire, and a-frame swing arm suspension tremendously demonstrates our design capabilities and our commitment to market demands.”
Big Dog Motorcycle Number One was a 1994 Vintage Classic, a nostalgic custom cruiser built by Sheldon Coleman. The company’s 100th motorcycle was a 1996 ProGlide, a smooth-riding rubber-mount. A 1999 Bulldog represented the Big Dog Motorcycles’ 1,000th. Four years later, the company rolled out number 5,000: a 2003 red, white, and blue Chopper. The 10,000th motorcycle landmark was reached in 2004, represented by a Ridgeback, an aggressive rigid chopper-style cruiser.
“It took five years to hit a thousand bikes and just seven years to build 19,000 more,” Messer said. “This stunning growth proves customer acceptance of our motorcycles and elevates Big Dog Motorcycles to the leader in this highly competitive niche. Demand for custom motorcycles continues to rise and Big Dog Motorcycles, with its dedicated network of dealers, suppliers, and employees, is extremely well-positioned to get thousands more on the road,” Messer continued.
Employees began assembling the 20,000th motorcycle on May 18 and completed it on May 19. ESPN2 was on site to capture the entire manufacturing process, from the frame building and powder coating, to the graphics and motor assembly, to the final production and test ride. The segment will air nationwide in August 2006.
“The 20,000th motorcycle pays homage to the hard work that our employees put in every day. Their dedication and passion make it possible to reach all of our goals,” Coleman added. “A few have been here since the company started, many for years, and some just a few months. To each of them, this milestone assures them they work for a solid company and in an amazing industry.”
STURGIS RENTAL AVAILABLE–If your looking for a great rally rental 2 miles out of town in the Black Hills with a killer view and lots of property to park your bikes, check out this. $2800 for the rally! 3br 2 bth on 1 acre.
For more info call Mike Stevenson @ 818 8919055
BIKERNET PATCHES COMING, PLAN ESTABLISHED–Hey mate, lets get some patches happening for guys to sew on their riding vests and jackets.
I suggest (of course) my famous red patch, bright yellow letters, FTSL.
And for you and the folks fighting the EPA… LOUD…Let owners (who) Understand Decide.
I kinda like the LOUD one myself.
You can obviously fit the Bikernet name on the patches somewhere.
My old FTSL patch is about five inches long by two high.
A few guys on the forum liked FTG fuck the Government also.
I was also thinking of something more unique, better than a baseball cap, how about a military style beret with a bikernet logo on it?
Must be a military supplier who can sell them cheap in bulk?Then you just need an artist to design a badge?I’ll leave the color of the beret up to you.I like the bright red military police ones myself, would kinda takes the piss out of the Milcops also..LOL.
Hey it’s 5am here, I got to do something to keep busy.
–Laterz: Jaq.
BIKERNET.COM QUOTE OF THE DAY–“We change the world not by what we say or do, but as a consequence of what we have become.” – Dr. David Hawkins
RIDE TO WORK CAMPAIGN GAINING MOMENTUM–This week, the attached letter and proclamation template were sent to the mayors of America’s 260 largest cities. Ride to Work is asking for a mayoral proclamation of support for Ride to Work Day, and for free parking at all meters and municipal ramps on this day. Please encourage your city’s leaders to support Ride to Work Day by contacting them directly – by calling or forwarding to your mayor the attached RTW documents – and by sending your own message encouraging local support.
Your direct effort will make a real difference in the number of cities that recognize Ride to Work Day this year.
http://www.ridetowork.org/files/master/mayors/mayor_letter.pdf RTW Day Letter to Mayors (PDF)
http://www.ridetowork.org/files/master/mayors/proclamationtemplate.pdf Proclamation template (PDF)
http://www.ridetowork.org/files/master/mayors/proc_qa.pdf Q&A information (PDF)
http://www.ridetowork.org/docs/2005_trans_faq.pdf Motorcycling Fact Sheet (PDF)
Ride to Work Day, a 501 c4 nonprofit organization, can be reached at: POB 1072, Proctor, Minnesota, 55810 USA
http://www.ridetowork.org
218 722 9806
BIKERNET DEAL OF THE WEEK–Caleb here… hope the mail finds you well. If you get the chance let me know what your schedule is, I would love to scoot by your shop and bug ya some time soon. I’m pluggn away at a couple of builds, a ’56 Pan, an Evo and a rat ’72 Shovel. Just about done with some rollers that I will be throwing out there for folks to scoop up. I’ll pass that along as soon as I have some pics. The Blue bitch will be up for sale soon so I can finish these other projects, so keep an eye out.
–Caleb “cro” Owens
cro customs inc.
Venice California
310-923-2613
www.crocustoms.com
STEALTH REPORT FROM NC–We are burning the midnight oil here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS in preparation for The Horse Smoke-Out June 23rd and 24th at the Rowan County Fairgrounds in Salsibury NC., about 35 miles north of Charlotte.
We have been busting knuckles on Chopper John’s rigid, 93″ Sporster. It is going to be a cool bike, bobber style, 16″ Apes, handmade gas tank, handmade oil tank, handmade battery box, handmade sissy bar. I got 3 cuts on my hands last night but I really enjoy getting in the back and getting my hands dirty. “THE MEANEST” kinda frowns at me when I tell her that? We have until next Thursday to finish the bike and no matter how late we have to stay, we are going to do it. The frame and sheetmetal goes to Rusty for paint today. Last year at The Smoke-Out we were brand new and just getting our feet wet, this year we will have a STEALTH BIKE WORKS booth set up, stop and see us or give us a call at SBW 704-882-0889 or stop by at 14113 E.Independence Blvd. Matthews NC. 28104, you are always welcome!
Last night as we worked on Choppers John’s bike we got to talking about the last year since we opened and what we had learned. For me I have learned a lot from working in the back with Max. The guy is like an encyclopedia when it comes to working on bikes. He is a natural when it comes to wrenching. We are grateful to have him. I have learned more about people and human nature in the past year than I have my lifetime. Sometimes I laugh to myself about it other times I shake my head about it and other times I am just confused about it. I have learned a lot about myself too. I try to have more patience, something I have always been a little short on. I have learned that if you hang in there and keep on plugging away, good things will happen. I have learned to be grateful for what I have and not dwell on what I don’t. I have realized too that I am having the time of my life, sure it gets a little tight sometimes and sometmes there is stress involved but everything in life has some stress. I really can honestly say that I really would not trade places with anyone right now, not because of money but because I am doing what I love to do.
When I opened SBW I wanted it to be a shop that took you back to a simplier place and time. A shop to come hang out and have a good time, like our Friday night Biker NIght that we have every 3rd Friday of the month, just a time to kick back and talk bikes like I used to bo with my buddies a long time ago. The Biker Night thing is starting to catch on. I wanted SBW to be a shop that was about more than” how much money can we make.” I know we have bills to pay and so far we are doing it. I wanted SBW to be the shop that if you needed help to get your bike back on the road, that you would fell comfortable bringing and if you were tight on money, maybe we could work with you on that and so far we have and the people can not believe we do it. All you have to do is asked and if i feel I can trust you then we have a deal. I can usually spot the pretenders very easily. SBW is your basic “BIKER” bike shop, we have 3 or 4 different t-shirts, no clothes boutique just parts and bikes, that to me is what a bike shop is about.
One last thing if you have not attended The Smoke Out, don’t miss this one, there is nothing like it if you are into old school bikes!
Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
GIRL NEEDS HELP– I’m writing to pick your brain, if you have a minute. One of my girlfriends, Sunny Hobbs, is an avid NASCAR (and other types of cars) amateur/semi-pro driver. She’s been doing it for about 10 years now. She loves it, but hasn’t been able to get much sponsorship, so it’s been a side thing.
She was recently approached about being on (yet another) reality TV racing show. The producers got an initial slate of 50 participants, which they intend to whittle down to 15 via internet voting. We’ve all been voting our brains out, but Sunny keeps bouncing from between 14 and 17, and not closing the gap.
The email below just came out from the producers — if she gets some media airtime, she gets extra votes. Do you have any ideas? She’s done a couple of radio shows and some print articles, but because they were done before June 15, they don’t count for votes, and she’s out of references.
Given your background, I thought you might have some pointers. Here’s the voting link, FYI: http://www.racinforalivin.net/poll77/ Thanks in advance for any help.
–Chris
“CYCLE SNITCH” High Tech GPS M/C Theft Recovery System–“At last, a motorcycle theft recovery system that actually allows you to follow your bike’s every move, in real time. “CYCLE SNITCH” has combined GPS satellite tracking capabilities with Internet technology and cellular phone antenna coverage to provide owners with the ability to keep close tabs on their motorcycle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Developed specifically for motorcycle applications, “CYCLE SNITCH” is a revolutionary theft recovery system that instantly notifies you, via cell phone, of unauthorized vehicle movement. Once notified the owner can go to a private web site, by phone or PC, and instantly and continuously track the bike’s exact location at that precise moment without dealing with a 3rd party call center! Compact and easily installed on virtually any motorcycle “CYCLE SNITCH” offers benefits far surpassing anything previously available for motorcycle applications. Here are just a few.
Exclusive software platform accessible from any Internet connected device provides constant real-time tracking and alerts.
Alarm Monitoring application provides feedback on an on-going basis and immediately alerts the motorcycle owner when something is wrong!
Geo fence sends an alert when someone breaches the security perimeter of the bike”.
Wireless notification!
No Police report required to find the motorcycle!
Locate the motorcycle anytime!
Service And Product are transferable!
Continuous location reports!
98% of US, Mexico and Canada covered!
Various configurations for custom installations!
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“DO NOT” have to deal with a 3rd party call center!
For complete details call 800-346-9266 or visit www.cyclesnitch.com on the Web.
WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN MOVIE, STARRING ANTHONY HOPKINS, NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD THROUGH WHITEHORSE PRESS–Noted movie critic, Roger Ebert, called the World’s Fastest Indian “one of the year’s most lovable movies, Anthony Hopkins finds all the right notes to create one of the year’s most endearing oddball heroes.” If you missed it at your local cinema, here’s a chance for you, your friends, and your family to see it forever and at home! Order today and watch it this weekend.
Learn the full story behind the hit movie.Read Burt Munro: Indian Legend of Speed
The books author, George Begg, grew up on New Zealand’s South Island and raced against Burt Munro. As only an insider can, he recounts the fascinating true story of Munro and his obsession to race his 1920 Indian Scout on the salt at Bonneville at 200 mph. Includes many rare early photographs.
BILLY LANE’S BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM GROWING–Melbourne, FL- Imagine sitting down to a plate of eggs and pancakes one morning in Sturgis this August when you look up from your plate you realize this isn’t a dream, you are actually sitting with the very best builders EVER having breakfast. How could they all be at one place at the same time? Billy Lane.
Tuesday, 8-8-06 at 9AM is when it all happens. We all know the builders are at the event, but never are they all at one place and for one reason. This event is quickly becoming history in the making. Billy has rounded up the best in the industry for the 1st Annual Billy Lane’s Builder’s Breakfast in Sturgis at the world famous Broken Spoke on Lazelle St.
Bandit from Bikernet.com will be waiting tables.
This event is open to everyone. Please come! Tickets are on sale now, only online ticket holders will be eligible to win the portrait with their favorite builder photographed on site by Sara Liberte.
ALL ticket proceeds will benefit Kids & Chrome. To get your tickets online, please visit www.choppersinc.com
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