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JOHN REED EXPLAINS V-BIKE FORK STOPS–I just walked across to my V with the Paoli forks,It has the tank that came with the V (regency) I have sawed the back of the 1/4″ ally platethat is also used as the fork stops, and screwed a 3/4″ od spacer in the holes that werein the original Paoli lower tree, and the bars etc clears the tank on both sides by about 0.150″
For fuck sake. did you get my sketch etc, etc?
If you put a spacer in the holes in the side of the lower tree that held the lower fairing bracket on a stock V3/4outside diameter and don’t touch the stop welded on the frame the same as it left Santee, the spacer hits the side of it, and give you about60 degrees each side of the center line, any more and you will have a trials bike.You should phone me.
–John Reed
ASRA THUNDERBIKE NATIONAL WIN TO ESTOK AND BUELL AT VIR– ALTON Va., (June 24, 2007) – Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok took over the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike series season point lead after riding a Buell XB12R to a convincing victory at the seventh annual VIR Festival of Speed at Virginia International Raceway.
Estok took the race and championship lead on lap five of the 12-lap Thunderbike National when the previous Thunderbike points leader, Hal’s H-D/Buell Hal’s Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky, crashed after making contact with Suzuki rider Brian Kcraget as he tried to pass Kcraget for the lead. Estok was close behind in third place at the time, and managed to avoid the incident. Estok went on to win the race by 7.002 seconds at an average speed of 83.077 mph. Nate Kern, aboard a BMW R1200RS, was second, followed by Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Darren James, riding a Buell XB12R. Bilansky and Kcraget retired from the race following their crash.
After four of eight ASRA Pro Thunderbike rounds, Estok leads the series with 117 points, followed by Bilanksy with 101 and James with 94.
The next event on the eight-race 2007 ASRA Pro Thunderbike series schedule is the Road America Festival of Speed, July 6-8 at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
BONHAMS AND BUTTERFIELDS JACK HOGAN COLLETION AUCTION THIS WEEKEND–Bonhams & Butterfields is proud to present The Jack Hogan Collection of Ford Motorcars and Related Memorabilia on June 30th, 2007 at the Aurora Jet Center in Aurora, OR. The Collection features a variety of incredibly well presented pre-WWII Early Ford V-8s from the Classic Era. Highlights include a Dearborn Award-Winning 1936 Ford Model 68 Deluxe Phaeton (Lot 75, Est. $80,000-100,000), a Dearborn Award-Winning 1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Roadster (Lot 73, Est. $70,000-90,000), a 1934 Ford 1 ?-ton Rack Dump Truck (Lot 71, Est. $20,000-30,000), and a Dearborn Award-Winning, AACA Senior National First Prize 1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe Phaeton (lot 78, Est. $65,000-85,000).
Related Memorabilia from The Jack Hogan Collection include a full race Ford 59L engine (Lot 66, Est. $12,000-16,000), an 8′ by 3′ c.1948 double sided porcelain neon Ford script sign (Lot 65, Est. $12,000-15,000), and a number of original Ford V-8 parts.
Also on offer are a selection of additional Ford vehicles from outside of the Hogan collection, including a 1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Station Wagon (Lot 89, Est. $90,000-120,000) that was formerly owned by a prominent member of the British Racing Drivers’ Club.
June 30, 2007 at 1pm
Location:
Aurora Jet Center
14357 Keil Rd NE
Aurora, OR 97002
Preview Dates:
Friday June 29, 10am-5pm
Saturday June 30, 9am-12pm
BANDIT RETURNS TO SCHOOL–A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses.She startedher class by saying, “Everyone who thinks they’re stupid, stand up!”After a few seconds, Bandit stood up.
The teacher said, “Do youthink you’re stupid, Bandit?”
“No, ma’am, but I hate to see youstanding there all by yourself!”
NEW MOTORCYCLE EDUCATION FLORIDA LAW–Florida: Motorcycle Riders Effective July 1, 2007Florida Statue 322.12 Section 16 will require all applicants for a motorcycle driver’s license endorsement Regardless of Age to successfully complete a motorcycle safety course.
These courses are offered by different companies through out the state. The course registration fees vary and there is no cap on what they can charge. It is expected that prices will rise with demand.
You are requested to contact your elected officials and ask that they repeal this law. It should be noted that no other form of vehicle operator’s license requires mandatory schooling. Since Motorcycle Riders are singled out by this law it is prejudicial.
–ROGUE
STURGIS RIDER LIVE OPENS NEW WEBSITE–Charlie Brechtel announced today the creation ofsturgisriderlive.com. The website is done in connection withBrechtel?s Biker?s Inner Circle internet show and contains music byBrechtel?s band, The Charlie Brechtel Band.The site will feature behind the scenes video from biker locationsaround the country, beginning with Hollister July 6th and 7th. ?Comebe a part of our second show where we will have a host of surpriseguests,? Brechtel said.
More information is available at www.big7productions.com orwww.bikernet.com. The site is an adult site and visitors must be 18years old.
SHOTGUN SHOCKS FOR BAGGERS–Greetings and salutations from JD. We are happy to inform you, that our new bagger shock is available for viewing.Please check the photos, and email us your impressions.
We have developed an air shock with our proprietary air injection technology. Each shock has four internal solenoids, which control height and rebound. The unit is fully sealed with a check valve and controlled by an external compressor and two mini toggle switches.
This shock will afford excellent suspension and a ride height from 10 to 13.5 inches.It will be safe and dependable since the air lines and the fittings are not part of the high pressure system. It also has a clean billet look, with all the valves and all the hardware hidden.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
–JD
Shotgun Shock
shotgunshock@yahoo.com
I DON’T BELIEVE THE FOLLOWING– June 22 (Bloomberg) — Trading in options to buy shares of Harley-Davidson Inc. surged to a record on speculation that the biggest U.S. motorcycle maker may be acquired by Honda Motor Co., the world’s largest maker of motorcycles.
A combined Harley-Davidson and Honda would command as much as 60 percent of the U.S. large motorcycle market, Tim Conder, an analyst with A.G. Edwards & Sons in St. Louis, said in a research note today.
The number of call options traded jumped to 49,848 contracts, an all-time high, as of 4 p.m. in New York, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Volume hadn’t exceeded 25,000 contracts since October 2005. The most active call, which gives investors the right to purchase Harley-Davidson shares at $70 by July 21, rose sevenfold in price to 35 cents. Earlier, it jumped 10-fold.
“There are rumors of a potential takeover,” said Frederic Ruffy, an options analyst at Redwood City, California-based Optionetics.com. “Investors think it’s credible. They expect an announcement in the short term and a big move in the stock.”
Conder called the speculation “false” because an offer from Honda may not survive U.S. Federal Trade Commission scrutiny and a merger might “alienate U.S. customers.” The analyst has a “hold” rating on Harley-Davidson shares.
Bob Klein, a spokesman for Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson, declined to comment. Honda spokesman Jon Seidel didn’t immediately return a voice message seeking comment.
The company’s shares rose the most since October, adding 4 percent to $62.55 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. They touched $63.99 earlier.
Traders “are looking to get as much leverage as possible” by buying contracts that expire next month — the July calls –at a so-called strike price that’s more than $7 higher than Harley- Davidson’s share price, Ruffy said. “That’s a sign they expect something soon because it would take a major announcement to push the stock up to $70.”
To contact the reporters on this story: Jeff Kearns in New York at jkearns3@bloomberg.net ; Greg Bensinger in New York at gbensinger1@bloomberg.net .
— By Jeff Kearns and Greg Bensinger
GET A STAMPEDE 300 MM WIDE TIRE FOR YOUR STOCK SOFTAIL–Another exciting addition to MC Advantages 2007 mid-year catalog supplement is the Stampede?? 300mm WideTire Kit for converting stock Softail® models into punishing 300mm brutes. The kit includes choice of three swingarm styles: Dagger, Curved Dagger and High-Torque. The kit also includes a 13.5″ fender, belt guards, polished stainless steel splash guard and an axle with hardware kit.
The kit requires the use of a Right-Side-Drive transmission. MC Advantages has several available. MSRP is set at $1,466.53-$1,567.99.
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BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK–“The only important gun is the one you have with you.”
— S.C. VanVoorhees
CRUISERCAST ANNOUNCES SERIES OF ONLINE PODCASTS FOR MOTORCYCLE CRUISER ENTHUSIASTS–Santa Cruz, Calif. June 18th, 2007 – CruiserCast today announced its free educational podcasts focusing on the cruiser motorcycle market. CruiserCasts’ podcast episodes are filmed in High Definition and are designed to introduce new products, technologies and experts within the industry to cruiser motorcycle enthusiasts. Whether it’s a new type of motor oil, new high performance product or the next up and coming manufacturer or motorcycle celebrity, CruiserCast will provide the best in nonbiased coverage.
The use of High Definition allows CruiserCast to delve deeper and in a clearer manner than before. Unlike with photos, which present one point of view or with TV, which is available only at predefined times, Podcasts use the full power of video in HD clarity and are available on demand and all the time. Designed to educate instead of entertain, CruiserCast episodes stay on topic and are made by bikers for bikers.Podcasts are digital media files distributed over the Internet and are available for free. They can be played back on portable media players or on personal computers. Viewers can subscribe to the free podcast feeds from iTunes so that new episodes download automatically to the viewer’s computer. They can also visit CruiserCast directly (www.cruisercast.com) and click on the podcast episode that interests them. CruiserCast plays on both PCs and Macintosh computers.
ROLAND SANDS DESIGN TRACKER 2-INTO-1 EXHAUST SYSTEM DELIVERS PERFORMANCE AND RACING STYLE–June 15, 2007 (La Palma, Calif.) – Roland Sands Design has teamed up with Vance & Hines to introduce a stylized, black ceramic 2-into-1 exhaust system. The RSD Tracker 2-into-1 Exhaust System fuses RSD styling and design with Vance & Hines racing performance. Seen on the Drag Specialties 2007 Fatbook cover, the pipe had overwhelming response and now is available.
The beautifully hand welded 2-into-1 head pipes boast a race quality, high temperature black ceramic coating. The carefully detailed and drilled chrome heat shields are minimalist and sleek. A chrome billet drilled exhaust tip with the RSD mark adds the perfect amount of bling for your buck
“I’ve always loved the 2-into-1 high pipe and this is my version of it,” Sands said. “It’s high and tight with some RSD style thrown in on the heat shields and machined exhaust tip. The sound is deep and racy, making it feel like you’ve done some serious engine work.”
The RSD Tracker Exhaust System is manufactured from beginning to end by Vance & Hines in Southern California. Drag Specialties will be shipping the first system in August, but due to popular demand, Drag dealers are taking orders now.
The system installs on 1986-2007 Harley Davidson Softail, except those running bags, it just won’t fit the look. The first systems ship August 2007 and are exclusively available through your local Drag Specialties dealer.
Ordering Information:
1986-2006 HD Softails Retail $675 Part Number: 11803
2007 HD Softails with O2 Sensor bungs Retails $699.71 Part Number: 11801
To find your local Drag Specialties dealer visit their website www.dragspecialties.com. For technical, warranty and installation information please visit www.vanceandhines.com.
For more information on the complete lineup of RSD products, custom motorcycles and lifestyle images, log onto our website at www.rolandsands.com.
AUSTRALIAN CHARITY EFFORT, READING FOR A REASON–I just wanted to let you know that I am going to be ‘Reading for a Reason’ in June in the 2007 MS Readathon and I really need your help.
Along with lots of other Aussie kids, I am reading to help raise funds to change the lives of Australian people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
To visit my very own Fundraiser webpage and see some goals that I set for myself, as well as a list of great things that sponsors funds can do to help people living with MS, click on the link below. If you don’t delete this email you can also use the link to keep track of how I am going over the coming weeks.
http://www.msreadathon.org.au/member/?HPID=417318&SponsorID=58506
If you would like to help me reach my goals you can sponsor me via the web site and inspire me to read even more. All donations are tax deductible and you can print your receipt straight away.
You can also visit the MS Readathon website at http://www.msreadathon.org.au to check out some cool games and learn more about Multiple Sclerosis.
–Zachary Jeynes and Michael Jeynes
michael.jeynes@suncorp.com.au
Hey guys this for my nephew
Cheers
Tracey and Little Mick
THAT’S IT FOR THIS SUMMER THURSDAY–We try to shut down the phones on Thursday, since the news kicks our butts. It’s like producing an entire magazine in a day. Sometimes over 100 pages of content. We scramble, but today Jeremiah snuck in the back gate and started working on his bobber Shovel. “I’m gonna ride it to the Smoke Out West, and you’re riding your Shovel, damnit.” We’ve built some very cool components and you’ll see it come together shortly on Bikernet. But he started grinding welds and taping parts to be powdered, while I hammered on the news.
We actually escaped the confines of the Bikernet ghetto headquarters to grab lunch at Shamrocks, the fresh fish market a few blocks away. Felt good to take a break, sit in the sun, munch on a shrimp and veggie burrito and sip a Corona. Ah, life is good, even in a ghetto.
So, usually I ramble about what’s coming on Bikernet and the Bonneville bike, but screw it. I’m scrambling on a massive tranny install article from Rivera Primo and a Softail Bobber tech from Wolfgang. Okay, okay, let’s ride outta here. Tomorrow we’re headed over to Gard Hollinger’s LA Chop Rods to watch him make the cowling for the gas tank dash, and help him with some of his products. You’ll see the cowling, his products and the Bonneville bike nearly completed next week if the front end arrives! We gotta go to paint within 10 days.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
