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BASSANI ?O4 ?HO?SLIP ONS– NORTH COUNTY CUSTOMS, the exclusive source for BASSANI?S high performance Harley-Davidson exhaust systems, recently announced the release of their new 2004 ?HO? SLIP ON SERIES. Designed specifically for use on all the latest Twin Cam Touring/Bagger models, the new slip-on mufflers optimize engine potential, provide a classy, aggressive look and produce a raw, no-nonsense exhaust note. Measuring 32? long and 4? in diameter at the tip, these high end mufflers slip over the factory pipes using stock mounting hardware.
Shown here in the popular SLASH CUT design, ?HO? SERIES SLIP ONS are fit with unique 2 ?? flow-through replaceable baffles developed for use with high performance engines. Each pipe features 16-gauge steel construction and a show quality chrome finish. Available in SLASH CUT, SLANT CUT, SLICE CUT and STRAIGHT CUT styles, ?04 ?HO? SERIES SLIP ON mufflers retail for $399.00.
If you?re looking for a unique custom exhaust system to set your bike apart in both looks and performance, look no further. For full details on the new 2004 ?HO? SERIES SLIP ON mufflers by Bassani, contact North County toll free at 866-439-4287. On the Web at www.northcountycustoms.com. Email customs@inreach.com.
BRAINBOX PRODUCTIONS AND DISCOVERY CHANNEL ANNOUNCE THE WORLD PREMIER OF MOTORCYCLE GIRL Silver Spring, MD (June 3, 2004) ? BrainBox Productions Inc., a Silver Spring based Production Company, explores one woman?s journey to the top in Motorcyle Girl premiering June 21, 2004 at 9PM on the Discovery Channel. Step into the world of Suzanne Fetting – a woman who defines her life, in part, by producing fashion shows and racing her 600 cc pink Sportbike motorcycle. This is a story of one person who has chosen to live life on her own terms, make up her own rules, and follow her own dreams.
Along the way we?ll meet British Columbia?s own outlaw custom bike painters, ride with some of the fastest women on two wheels, and experience the ups and downs of not following a set path, but instead blazing an unknown trail. Sometimes pretty, sometimes not, but love it or hate it, this is the true story of one person, told through her eyes.
With original footage, cutting edge graphics and unrestricted access our cameras follow Suzanne as she simultaneously produces her infamous fashion show, Feminine Adrenaline 3, and trains, sweats and fights for her first competitive sportbike race. Intimate interviews with Suzanne, her friends, and her enemies reveal the reality of pursuing your dreams. It?s a race against the clock to see if she can get to the starting line in time, and prove she deserves to be there.
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Jun 21 2004 @ 09:00 PM
Jun 22 2004 @ 12:00 AM
Jun 27 2004 @ 01:00 PM
OCC BUILDS POW BIKE–I finally broke down and watched a complete OCC, American Chopper segment on building the POW/MIA bike. You know the old adage, “Can’t talk shit about something you know nothing about.”
I gleaned from the episode that this was one of the first bikes he built without his son involved. Sure, if was a novelity bike, but he has some talented fabricators and a hard working team on his staff. Sr. ultimately rode the bike and they carted it to a photo shoot for the cover of Hot Rod Bikes. Although the bike was over-the-top for my tastes, there was hard creative work behind the build. Gotta give ’em some credit.
Regarding the trips to the skeet range and hunting pheasants, that sucks. What the fuck does it have to do with bikes?
–Bandit
THE STEALTH REPORT– Last week I had a big change of plans take place. I should say a huge change in plans. I had planned on riding to Virginia and then on Sunday heading out to the annual Rolling Thunder Run To The Wall. All that changed Friday!
You see for the past few months I have been in a relationship crisis. I have struggled daily with this and Friday I came to a crossroads in my life. I could choose to close the books on my relationship with “THE MEANEST” and spend the rest of my life being miserable and wondering what might have been, or I could confess to being a jerk and ask for forgiveness and hope for the best. This has been one of the toughest times for me in my life and I have learned some hard lessons. It seems I am famous for learning hard lessons and this time was no different. So I made up my mind when I got to work Friday morning that I would ask her for forgiveness. Yeah, we work together and this was not easy. She understands the part in me that makes me a biker, she understands when I need some garage time, she understands when I need to buy something for our bikes. Yeah, I said “OUR” bikes. She has supported bike projects that I built in the past, with encouragement and also financially without hesitation. I knew that I would never find another “MEANEST” anywhere!
I realized after a lot of looking inside, and soul searching, all of us need to do this from time to time, that “THE MEANEST” was my soul mate, my best friend. I missed her touch on my back when I rode down the highway. I missed her advice. She is a big reason the Run For Breath is the success that it is. Now that she is back on board the 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” July 25th is back in balance. You see she is the one behind the scenes who makes it all happen. More than the run though she was and is again a big part of my life. No, she isn’t making me write any of this, it is all me. It’s AMAZING with the blink of an eye, you finally see the light! That is from me to you, Meanest, along with a little help from AEROSMITH!
Not only did she forgive me, she said YES to the big question. This time we are getting MARRIED!The big day is June 27th and it is going to be a biker style wedding. That is the day after THE HORSE SMOKE-OUT here in the Charlotte area, so if you are still around, you all are invited. The ceremony will take place at Lowes Motor Speedway. It is about 15-20 minutes from SMOKE-OUT fairgrounds.
I hope you all are not disappointed that I don’t have any Run To The Wall coverage for you this week. Sometimes a man has to stand up and do what he needs to do and this was one of those times. Sometimes you have to be big enough to swallow your pride and admit that you were wrong. That is what I did. I realized that in life you don’t have a lot of best friends to lose and there are not too many soul mates for you, so I could not take a chance of losing mine.
I know this is different from what I usually write about, and I PROMISE to be back to my old form next week. I just had to say what I needed to say! Thanks for listening!
Enough, it is time for “THE MEANEST” and I to blast down the road to a Run for Breath Meeting!That touch on my back is back! Life is good again!
Later!
–STEALTHMAN
PROOF THAT THE WORLD IS NUTS ! !– In Lebanon, men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but the animals must be female. Having sexual relations with a male animal is punishable by death. (Like THAT makes sense.)
In Bahrain, a male doctor may legally examine a woman’s genitals, but is prohibited from looking directly at them during the examination. He may only see their reflection in a mirror. (Do they look different reversed?)
Muslims are banned from looking at the genitals of a corpse. This also applies to undertakers; the sex organs of the deceased must becovered with a brick or piece of wood at all times. (A brick??)
The penalty for masturbation in Indonesia is decapitation. (Much worse than “going blind!”)
There are men in Guam whose full-time job is to travel the countryside and deflower young virgins, who pay them for the privilege of having sex for the first time… Reason: under Guam law, it is expressly forbidden for virgins to marry. (Let’s just think for a minute; is there any job anywhere else in the world that even comes close to this?)
In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. The husband’s lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired. (Ah!)
Topless saleswomen are legal in Liverpool, England – but only in tropical fish stores. (But of course!)
In Cali, Colombia, a woman may only have sex with her husband, and the first time this happens, her mother must be in the room to witness the act. (Makes one shudder at the thought.)
In Santa Cruz, Bolivia, it is illegal for a man to have sex with a woman and her daughter at the same time. (I presume this was a big enough problem that they had to pass this law?)
In Maryland, it is illegal to sell condoms from vending machines with one exception: prophylactics may be dispensed from a vending machine only “in places where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises.” (Is this a great country or what?) (Not as great as Guam!)
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. (Who volunteers for this stuff?)
Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. (Is that why Flipper was always smiling?)
The ant can lift 50 times its own weight, can pull 30 times its own weight and always falls over on its right side when intoxicated. (From drinking little bottles of…? — did the govt. pay for this research??)
And, the best for last….. Turtles can breathe through their butts. (Do you think they have bad breath?)
–from Rogue
THE BROS CLUB INSURANCE REPORT– Here’s a tidbit for you on the cycle insurance side of things.BROS Club will be launching its new website in 3 weeks. We’ve lowered our TWO YEAR membership fee to $68.00. In September our new ad will hit the stands, it’s a new look, see attached .pdf file.
We also now offer insurance to bikers online and instant quotes are available in 47 States 24/7 – you can even bind coverage instantly with a credit card. Although not available with the online quoting, we also offer “full value” coverage for many main stream US-V-Twin bikes with values up to $35,000. “Full Value” removes the “depreciation” clause and helps to prevent the insurance carrier from screwing our members when they’re adjusting the loss. It won’t fit the super custom bikes but it’s a pretty good fit for Harleys with lots of bolt on stuff and paint. It’s also good for the Big Dogs and some of the other well known (and still in business) motorcycle brands.
The link for instant quotes through BROS Club is http://www.insurebrosclub.com/atv.asp?atv=1
BROS Club has enjoyed a 14 year relationship with our insurance carrier and our members are happy with the stability we have helped to bring to riders throughout the Country.
We are still the ONLY biker road service organization to perform a formal quality control survey on EACH AND EVERY DISPATCHED CALL. We know what’s happening out there when our members need help, and if there’s a problem in our system, we learn about it early and fix it so it doesn’t adversely impact our other members. We’re not a volunteer program so when help is needed we’ll be dispatching fully qualified, paid, motorcycle towing rigs.
BROS Club continues to be the most comprehensive stand-alone motorcycle emergency road service plan anywhere.
All my best to y’all
–Dana
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