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BIKERNET INDEPENDENT NOISE STUDY REVIEW–I read your noise studywith quite some interest. I live in D.C. propper and do a lot of riding in the city. This year I went to a set of Cycle Shack tapered duals. They are quieter than the 2-inch shotguns I was running. This was done for the neighbor’s sake so when I leave for work on Saturday mornings I am not a pain in their rear end. And once of prevention etc.
These pipes are loud enough to be heard while I am out and about.
I just have one question for Ken Glassman who stated that pipes cannot be heard in front of a bike. How often do you exceed the speed of sound? Which is [do not quote me] 776 mph. I have seen aircraft up close out flying their sound but never a bike. Ken what school did you attend? Go to an airport stand at the end of the runway while a airliner takes off, let us know if you can hear it before it passes you.
Thanks for the article, Bandit. It was well written and you even let the idiots comment on the subject.
S&S 50th REPLACES FIVE BUILDERS WITH PERSONAL ISSUES–Some of the most exciting news comes from the addition of five new builders to the program to replace those that had personal issues preventing them from participating. These builders stepped up on short notice to build bikes that show off their abilities and commitment to the custom bike industry. In no particular order, S&S welcomes Kris Khrome (www.kriskrome.com) in the V-Series class, Trevelen (www.sccla.com) in the P-series category, Flyrite Choppers (www.flyritechoppers.com) also in the V-series and Chopper Dave (www.chopperdaves.com) building with an X-Wedge.
The last addition to the roster is Blake Saber from Saber Specialties (www.saberspecialties.com ). Saber really came through for S&S on short notice?transforming a project to be the 50th bike in the celebration, also in the V-Series category. We really appreciate the extra hard work these five will be doing to get their bikes ready for the big show.
As the anticipation for the huge weekend continues around La Crosse, more and more hometown businesses and organizations are getting involved. Look for a stunt show to take place Friday night during the street drags at the La Crosse Speedway in West Salem and watch Bubba Blackwell perform at La Crosse Harley-Davidson on Saturday.
Also on Saturday, Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl will lead a scenic ride around the area to benefit radio station 95.7?s Rock Foundation?helping those in need in the La Crosse area. Pearl Street Brewery, a favorite micro brewery in town has just announced their special brew for the weekend, Proven Performance Ale with a killer label featuring an S&S X-Wedge? engine.
There is also an entertainment schedule for the Fest grounds. Music will play day in and day out at the celebration with things kicking off with the Orange County Choppers Band on Friday afternoon, many local bands later in the day including The Headbolts, featuring two S&S employees, and the Eric Tessmer Band. Saturday will see both stages full all day leading up to the big concert with Jackyl and music continues all day Sunday until late afternoon. At that point you will want to ride to Onalaska for the huge La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert in the Park followed by a giant fireworks display.
There will also be an artistic element to the celebration in addition to all the custom bikes. The 50th is sure to be a huge piece of motorcycle history and documenting it for a book will be Michael Lichter, who will shoot all 50 bikes right at the event. The book?written by Howard Kelly and filled with Lichter?s photography–will be available in bookstores by Thanksgiving, perfect for holiday gifts for those that couldn?t make it to the celebration. Also on hand for the huge part will be Stefanie Aziere-Sattler who was recently named as the official artist of the S&S 50th Anniversary. Both Lichter and Aziere-Sattler will have displays at the bike show and at The Pump House, a local art gallery in historic downtown La Crosse.
Still more to see will come in the form of special visitors to the S&S Anniversary Celebration. Expect to see Dan Gurney, Jesse James and a host of other celebrities checking out the bikes, taking in the sights and sharing in the event of the century.
Finally a unique feature in the La Crosse area, riverboat cruises, are available to the public. Each of the builders in the S&S event will host a riverboat cruise on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. You can buy tickets to cruise the mighty Mississippi with your favorite custom builder and learn all about why they build what they build. It will be an experience like no other and perhaps your most memorable of the weekend.
For a full schedule of events, list of the builders, maps, hotel listings and an overview of all that La Crosse has to offer visit www.sscycle50th.com .
We plan to ride to Bennett’s Performance in Long Beach, this weekend to see their S&S 50th bike. We’ll bring you a shot of it on Sunday in the Cantina Post.–Wrench
SAXON MOTORCYCLE COMPANY APPOINTS DUSTIN JAIR PETTY AS PLANT MANAGER– CASA GRANDE, Ariz.?June , 2008?Saxon Motorcycle Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Dustin Jair Petty as its plant manager. In this position, Petty will manage the production team and oversee research and development with a specific focus on process improvement and partnership development.
Petty joined Saxon Motorcycle Company in December 2007 after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in construction and a minor in business. His academic achievements won him recognition as the Del E. Webb School of Construction?s Outstanding Graduate and a place in Full Circle Magazine?s Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering 50th Anniversary Student Spotlight. He was the recipient of numerous scholarships and grants and was named to the Engineering Dean?s List for nine consecutive semesters.
While at ASU, Petty served as the National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter president, where he led the chapter to second and sixth place finishes in the Home Builder Institute?s four-year schools competition and launched a Web site aimed to improve student-industry relations. He also completed an advanced level Spanish language program at the University of Granada in Granada, Spain, and was part of ASU?s Barrett?s Honors College, where he wrote a thesis titled, ?Lessons in Management: Stories from a Father to His Son.? The thesis chronicled the history of his father?s business career and provided managerial commentary on the situations faced and lessons learned. Dustin Petty is the son of Saxon owner and co-founder Jerry Petty.
?I?m very excited to have Dustin become part of the business,? said Jerry Petty. ?His credentials speak for themselves, and I know that through his leadership, academic and work experiences at ASU, he will have a lot to offer Saxon Motorcycle Company.?
Petty?s previous work experience includes a position as team leader for the Del E. Webb School of Construction Build Team, where he oversaw a student team of constructors who built a house for the Metalcon steel building products convention in Las Vegas, Nev. The house was then donated to a disabled Iraq veteran. He has also worked as a purchasing intern for Shea Homes? Trilogy in Phoenix and as a construction intern for Richmond American Homes in Queen Creek, Ariz.
For more information on Saxon Motorcycle Company, please visit www.saxonmotorcycles.com.
Bikernet will bring you a new Girl of Bikernet shot by Scooter Grubb with a Saxon chopper in the very near future. Hang on.–Bandit
A SURVEY FOR BETTER ROADS–The members of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration recently created the 2008 Motorcyclist Road Conditions Survey. The purpose of the survey is to help state and federal highway administrators better understand and plan for the needs of motorcycle riders. All riders are encouraged to take the 10-minute survey before August 1, 2008, by going online to > Click Here For The SURVEY
–from Rogue
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THE DAVID MANN KNIGHTRIDER CENTERSPREAD CONTROVERSY CONTINUES–I was just on your site and checked out the news, from last Thursday?
I saw the “lost” Dave Mann painting with the Knight, as you know Dave was into the medieval stuff pretty heavy.
I carried that painting to Canada back in ’80 or ’81 I think, to give away at the Artistry In Iron Show in Alberta. David Kelly went along as well, the painting went to best in show if memory serves me correctly.
–Frank Kaisler
SPEAKING OF EARLY ART FROM EASYRIDERS–The late Hal Robinson, one of the godfathers of the biker ?toon. It would be hard to dispute the lasting mark his work in Easyriders left on the scene, and it still has that same punch today. Here?s a quick peek at one of his fine works that I?ve found across the net. I’m looking for a copy of his book.
I finally scored my copy of Trash from Acorn Bookshop Inc., at Columbus Oh., (614)-486-1860, they may be able to find you a lead on another copy.
–Hagar
http://www.knucklebusterinc.com
IN SEARCH OF THE SKELETON BIKE–Just saw this in the July 2008 Thunder Press. Any of you have any idea where I can get a spec sheet on it? I found these pics on an international site that posted them but can’t credit them (they are actively looking to). I’m just curious about details on this interesting roller.
Joel Mercado Hey, we featured a skeleton bike not too long ago. Check it out. Click Here to view the article–Renegade NEED A ROOM FOR THE STURGIS BLACK HILLS RALLY IN AUGUST, BIKERNET DELIVERS––Mary 
The Clarion Inn & Convention Center
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307-686-3000, Ext. 130
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RALPH RANDOLPH GETS EMOTIONAL DURING CHOPPER CHALLENGE TO SUPPORT THE TROOPS LAST NIGHT ON CMT–CAF Colonel Ralph Randolph of Knockout Motorcycle Co. in Mesa, Arizona appeared on The Chopper Challenge on CMT Wednesday, June 18th at 8:30 pm ET/PT.
Colonel Randolph is the creator of the Commemorative Air Force Gunfighter Bike, which will also be appearing on Wednesday’s episode.
“The Chopper Challenge series challenges nine celebrity master bike builders to create a fully handcrafted, custom logo-branded motorcycle in 30 days with cameras following each and every move. The series combines the allure of the art of custom motorcycle crafting, the intensity of competition and the unpredictability and impulsiveness of reality.” (from www.thechopperchallenge.com)
The episode is to support Operation Home Front, an organization dedicated to supporting the American troops and their families.
Also visit www.thechopperchallenge.com to vote for your favorite bike and craftsman. Colonel Randolph hopes you will vote for him!
Text the word “Rank” to the number, 81676 they can text their vote in for us at this number.
HARLEY ARTIST SCOTT JACOBS UNVEILS OFFICIAL PAINTING FOR STURGIS RALLY — (June 17, 2008, San Diego, Ca.) Scott Jacobs? photo-realistic paintings continue to astound the motorcycle world and even after fifteen years as one of Harley?s official artists, he still attacks a canvas thinking that this will be his best painting yet. Scott?s time-intensive technique produces an ?eye-popping, Hi-Def? realism which can only be described as a creative marvel. He draws the subject free-hand and then paints with a brush that is smaller than a blade of grass to capture the acute detail. His artworks have found homes in over twenty museums as well as prominent art collections of enthusiasts around the world.
Scott?s ?to do? list included a painting of his daughter Olivia ?a special painting. IN YOUR DREAMS, (seen above) not only IS that work of art; it is also the official Sturgis Rally and Races print for 2008. Scott?s utilization of the ?08 Heritage Softail Deluxe bike in the foreground of the painting pays tribute to Harley-Davidson?s 105th Anniversary. The work measures almost six feet by over four feet and it took Scott over six months to complete. This work is already being considered one of the ?crown jewels? of Scott?s lifetime body of work.
Olivia will be busy this year signing the Official Sturgis Rally Guides (cover depicting Scott?s painting) at various locations listed here. Scott will also be in town to sign prints of IN YOUR DREAMS and other ?never before seen? works at locations including: Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Rapid City Civic Center (w/ Harley-Davidson Motor Co.), Sturgis Community Center and J&P Cycles (w/ Arlen Ness).
–Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453 www.scottjacobsstudio.com
SUV Taken Out by F-16 in Utah–Last April 9th, at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah, two soldiers were driving a rented SUV about five kilometers from the part of the range used for live firing. It was at night, and an Air Force trainee in an F-16 who thought he was firing at something in the live fire area lit up the SUV instead. Only 70 20mm rounds were fired. Fortunately, the two people in the SUV were only injured (both from flying glass; the passenger got a dislocated shoulder as he rapidly exited the vehicle when it quickly turned off the road and stopped.)
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