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Ah, the news is smoking today. There’s rumblings in the industry. Some biz is smokin’ and others are struggling. Santee was in business for almost 30 years. Their equipment is rolling onto the auction block today. They shut down a couple of months ago as the former exclusive frame builder for CCI. On the other hand Sucker Punch, Saxon and Big Dog will have their biggest years ever, this year.
Where some shops were struggling a month ago, everybody is damn busy now. It’s riding season, the holiday season for Bikers. Hollister is around the corner, then Sturgis. We are working with Gard of LA Chop rods on the Bonneville Bike, the Assalt Weapan, and we’ll bring you all the new LA Chop Rods parts soon. We’re meeting with our illustrious 5-Ball racing artist tomorrow. The bike is flying together, but I’m also running out of time. Let’s hit the news, then I’ll fill you in on the content scrambling toward the pages of Bikernet.com:
LEATHER ROAD TEST COMING–We have a wild new selection of leather on hand and a ride to San Francisco coming up to road test it. Little Joe’s Legendary Leather has developed leather pants that zip up over your denims. They’re amazing and we’ll share them with you next week.
S&S? ANNOUNCES MORE MAXTON MILE RECORDS–LA CROSSE, WI (June 08, 2007) S&S Cycle announces new world speed records set in the East Coast Timing Association Maxton Mile competition.
S&S employees Michael Scaletta and Jeff Bailey each hold land speed records. So when this spring’s Maxton, North Carolina event went up on the calendar, they set their sights on establishing more S&S Proven Performance? records. Past records set by both are available to view at www.sscycle.com .
Scaletta, Director of Business Development, took his 2004 Harley-Davidson? FXDI, equipped with a 121.61 cubicinch (2000cc) S&S T-Series engine, to set two new records. In the M/PG category he went 179.083 mph and in the M/PF class he went 179.899 mph. Both records are impressive, but even more so when you consider that it is an open bike-it has no fairing to block the wind! Scaletta is the grandson of S&S Cycle founder George Smith.
Engineering Manager, Jeff Bailey, competes with a 1999 Buell? X1, equipped with an S&S X100 that produces 137 rear-wheel horsepower. In the M/PF class he went 164.533 mph, then 160.407 mph in M/PBF and 161.847 mph in M/PBG. The following day, Bailey installed a small fairing and entered the partially streamlined category. He set three more records at 167 mph in MPS/PF, MPS/PBF and MPS/PBG.
“I want to thank Tim Culver and Grant Hillegass for their help,” said Jeff Bailey of S&S Cycle. “Grant was eager to learn, get involved, and lend a hand. Tim, again, did a great job as ‘crew chief’ for both bikes. He helped out with some tuning calls and was always there on the starting line to help us focus on the run,” continued Bailey. “All in all, I can’t be disappointed with 6 records in 11 runs, but I had really hoped to go over 170 and I spent the whole drive back to Viola, Wisconsin thinking about what changes I will need to make to crack the 170 mph mark.”
The ECTA (East Coast Timing Association) holds sanctioned land speed record events five times throughout the year. These events take place on a 1.9-mile concrete runway at the Maxton Airport in Laurinburg, North Carolina. The events are open to both cars and motorcycles.S&S Cycle has a rich heritage of setting speed records since the company’s inception in 1958. Today, S&S produces a variety of Proven Performance engines including their flagship T-124 used by Scaletta for his records, the X100 used by Bailey, and the 160″ Prostock motorcycle engine being used by several teams in the NHRA, including Chip Ellis on the S&S/Drag Specities/G2 Buell. For more information about S&S engines visit www.sscycle.com. For more information about the ECTA visit http://www.ecta-lsr.com/
MARYLAND LAWMAKER WANTS TO BAN BIKES–One Maryland lawmaker, speaking about sportbikes, claims they are “wreaking a tremendous amount of havoc on our roadways,” and says the state should consider banning the motorcycles from street use.
“They are potential death machines in the wrong hands,” says Delegate Bill Bronrott of Montgomery County. “I think we should look at the possibility of saying, ‘these are only intended for recreational use and should be used on race courses rather than on public highways.”
Delegate Bronrott says Maryland State Police are contacting jurisdictions around the country to see how they handle the motorcycles. He says Maryland needs to investigate whether higher penalties would reduce problems associated with the motorcycles and/or whether laws need to be changed.
–from Custer
JIMS MACHINE TOOLS OF THE WEEK, THE CAM INSTALLATION LINE-UP–
Cam Assembly Tool No. 990:Use to hold both cams in an upright position while lowering the cam supportplate over both guides and cam journal guides. This tool has beenmanufactured from a non-marring material, that will not damage any of thecams’ surfaces.
Use on T/C, 88″ & 96″ 2006 to present Dyna and 2007 FLHT & FXST SuggestedRetail $145.70
Inner Cam Bearing Installer Tool No. 991:Use this tool to press in the two inner cam bearings, JIMS No. 8991K new cambearings. This tool has been designed to press from letter side of the innercam bearings, by putting all the pushing pressure to the very outer wall ofbearing shell. Eliminating any damage to the bearings, cam and cases. Thistool will stop at the case and set the bearing depth to .023″ to .028″ belowthe case surface. A must use for the longest bearing and cam life.
Use withJIMS Tool No.993.Use on T/C, 88″ & 96″ 2006 to present Dyna and 2007 FLHT & FXST. SuggestedRetail $182.35
Inner Cam Bearing Remover Tool No. 993:Use this tool to easily remove the inner cam bearing. Works the same as JIMSEVO Cam Tool No.95760-TB. Insert puller collet into the cam bearing I.D.Insert dowel pin, place remover body over collet, lube threads and with handtools the bearing is pulled from case. This precision tool will also keepall pin bearings from falling into the engine case.
Install JIMS new cambearings with JIMS Tool No.991 and bearing installer No.991-1.Use on T/C, 88″ & 96″ 2006 to present Dyna and 2007 FLHT & FXST SuggestedRetail $224.35
Cam Locking Tool No. 994: This precision tool allows the technician to lock the camshaft andcrankshaft sprockets to properly remove, replace, and torque the sprocketbolts. This tool is made from non-marring Delrin.Use on T/C, 88″ & 96″ 2006 to present Dyna and 2007 FLHT & FXST. SuggestedRetail $62.70
Visit JIMS on the web at, www.jimsusa.com for more information, or call805-482-6913.
BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE from RIVERA PRIMO,HYDRAULIC CLUTCH TRANSMISSION END COVERS– FITS 1990-2006 BIG TWINS (EXCEPT 2006 DYNA MODELS).These hydraulic clutch transmission end covers for 5 or 6-speeds look as good as they work. Precision machined from 356-T billet aluminum and hand-fitted with piston & seal, this is the hydraulic clutch unit favored by most riders.
Impressive but subtle styling gives the hydraulic clutch cover the ability to blend perfectly with any style or paint scheme, while providing smooth, effortless hand control.
These covers require the purchase of a 3/8-24 (10mm) banjo bolt, hydraulic clutch line and a 9/16″ bore handlebar master cylinder.
These covers fit 1990-2006 Big Twins (except 2006 Dyna models) and aftermarket 5 & 6-speed transmissions.
1215-0001 Hydraulic Clutch End Cover – 5/6-Speed / Polished Finish $ 253.97
1215-0004 Hydraulic Clutch End Cover – 5/6-Speed / Chrome Finish $ 286.67
For further info on these & other fine products contact:
RIVERA PRIMO INC.
12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, California 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com
D&D AND BIKERNET’S SHARPEST SOFTAIL–That’s right, you get to pick the best looking Softail from the Bikernet Community. Just vote for the one that you like the best. The motorcycle that gets the most votes receives a new set of Fat Cat pipes from
The 2 into 1 Fat Cat Pipes makes the best horsepower and torque. The stylish upswept design provides the performance rider with extra ground clearance. Each pipe is hand fitted and installed with heat shields. Experience up to 12 additional ponys.
SOUTH DAKOTA, BEER LICENSE NOT RENEWED AT BEAR BUTTE–STURGIS, S.D. – Meade County commissioners have rejected a malt beverage license for the Broken Spoke campground, a popular biker hangout near Bear Butte during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.
Jay Allen, owner of the campground, was delinquent on several bills that amounted to thousands of dollars, which led the three-member commission to decide that his character did not make him eligible for the beer license.
Contractors who worked on Sturgis County Line, the new biker entertainment/campground venue near Bear Butte, said they had not been paid for almost a year. Sutton Electric told the commissioners he had a lien against the property for $15,000. Allen sent a check for $15,000 prior to the meeting, but the check had not cleared the bank and the lien remained in place.
Another contractor said Allen owed him $42,000. Allen is allegedly selling two other biker venues in other states.Allen owns a liquor license, which is separate, but only allows beer or beverages by the drink. It does not permit off-sale, which was allowed with a malt beverage license.
Opponents of any biker enterprise near Bear Butte were pleased with the decision; however, the bar will not close.All other liquor and malt beverage licenses for businesses located near Bear Butte were approved.
On the positive side Bikernet has discovered that John Green of Easyriders events has recently purchased the Broken Spoke bar in Sturgis, which will relieve Jay of his financial woes. So hopefully all of this will be remedied shortly and Jay will be back on track. Jay will retain some ownership in the famous Broken Spoke and work with John and his team during the rally.–Bandit
DUI EFFORT TO FOCUS ON MOTORCYCLISTS–State police said Friday that they will work with PennDOT starting Monday to crack down on DUIs with a focus on motorcycles.
Through June 24, law enforcement will conduct checkpoints and patrols, encouraging motorcyclists to drive sober and providing tips for motorcyclists to avoid other impaired drivers, PennDOT reported.
Alcohol-related crashes killed 544 in Pennsylvania in 2006, according to a PennDOT press release.PennDOT said 349 motorcycle operators died in accidents in 2006, and 10 percent of those crashes were alcohol-related.
–from Jeff Shomo
AS THE OLD SAYING GOES, “WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED, ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE GUNS.”–Justice Minister David Johnston said Australian firearms laws already were very tight and that it was likely the gun used in Monday’s shooting was obtained illegally. “It is very, very, difficult for a law-abiding citizen to obtain a handgun,” Johnston said, adding: “If someone wants to purchase a concealable weapon on the black market they will probably be successful.”
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— Source: CNN
UPDATE ON KING OIL COOLER INSTALL REMINDER–A few years ago we installed an oil cooler on the 2003 Road King. A year later the factory noticed a problem and corrected it. A reader recently asked about the installation and we reached out to our resident expert, Pablo, to revive the factory improvement:”I found that older kit setup,” Pablo said. “Older ones had issues with hoses rubbing. I like the new one better P/N 62895-03A.The 26082-05B P/N is latest kit updated 07/2006.” The big opening of the new gasket goes to flange sticking out of the backside of the oil adapter assembly.This is note 2 & 3 from sheet 1 of 4 Instruction sheet # -J03249
2. “See figure 2. Using the oil adapter gasket (1) and oil adapter assembly (2) (from the kit); align flange (3) so it is installed into oil adapter cutout (4) as shown.”
3. “See figure 6. with oil adapter gasket (8) and oil adapter assembly (1) in place, thread the oil adapter fitting (7) (from kit) through the oil adapter assembly with coated threads facing inward and external hex facing outward. Torque to 12-16 ft-lbs.
The flange in figure 2. sheet 1 of 4 is shown using hidden lines (dashed) to represent the backside of the Oil adapter assembly.
The hidden lines in figure 2 might be confusing to some people. The instructions are assuming that everybody has some drafting knowledge!! A pic is worth, a you know every fucken thing!!
Figure 6 is on sheet 4 of 4. Figure 6 shows the assembly view of all the parts
“From the article I saw at work this should help you out,”Pablo told us.
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