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BIKERNET DRUG DEPARTMENT–A lady walks into the drug store and asks the pharmacist for some arsenic.
The pharmacist asks “Ma’am, what do you want with arsenic?”.
The lady says “To kill my husband.”
“I can’t sell you any for that reason” says the pharmacist.”
The lady then reaches into her purse and pulls out a photo of her husband having sex with the pharmacist’s wife.
He looks at the photo and says “Oh……….. I didn’t know you had a prescription
–from Ray R.
13 MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES–Pickerington, OH – (MCNW) The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is proud to announce 13 new members who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 5, 2003.
The Class of 2003 includes three of today’s most widely recognized racing stars, two of yesterday’s legendary racing champions, four passionate ambassadors for the sport of motorcycling, two women who defined adventure riding, one tireless race track official and one unforgettable team of winners. They are:
C.E. Altman – Promoted the Houston Astrodome dirt track races that for many years were the kickoff for the AMA racing season. Pioneer of AMA Supercross events including Houston Astrodome and Pontiac Silverdome.
Debbie Evans – First woman to compete in FIM World Championship Trials event. Top rider in Women’s World Cup Trials competition. Motorcycle stunt rider in over 200 movies and television programs.
Tom Heininger – Co-Founder of Webco performance equipment company. Promoter of motorcycling sport and business in 1950s, ’60s, ’70s. President of Motorcycle Industry Council in 1972.
Linton Kuchler – Executive Secretary of the AMA in the 1950s and 1960s. Following a stint with NASCAR, he was brought back to lead the AMA in the mid-1970s. Helped launch the creation of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation.
Del Kuhn – 1950 AMA National Enduro Champion. Three-time winner of the Greenhorn Enduro. Class A Enduro Pacific Coast Championship winner in 1948, ’50, ’51, ’52.
Jeremy McGrath – Brought to AMA Supercross a previously unseen level of showmanship. Seven AMA Supercross Championships, Two World Supercross Championships, One AMA Motocross Championship.
Scott Parker – Nine-time AMA Grand National Champion, all-time record 94 Grand National Championship race wins, including 55 AMA National Mile wins, 35 AMA Half-Mile wins. Three-time winner of AMA Pro Athlete of the Year.
Duke Pennell – Five-time AMA “Flagman of the Year”, worked for nearly five decades as a race track official starter.
Jay Springsteen – Three-time AMA Grand National Champion with over 40 National Championship flat track race wins.
Fred Toscani – The last Class A National Champion. Won 9 AMA National titles from 1933 to 1938.
Theresa Wallach – Motorcycle adventurer and author who founded Easy Motorcycle Riding Schools, Inc. and published a training manual of same name. First Vice President of Women’s International Motorcycle Association.
Bruce Walters – Midwestern dealer and event promoter who was largely responsible for the success of the AMA Sanctioned Peoria TT.
1981 United States Trophee des Nations and Motocross des Nations Team – Donnie Hansen, Danny LaPorte, Johnny O’Mara and Chuck Sun. This team swept the 250cc Trophee des Nations and the 500cc Motocross des Nations, beginning a 13-year period of domination by the United States of America teams. LaPorte and O’Mara are the first “double inductees” having been inducted on their individual performances in 2000, and now as part of these teams.
Each year, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame (www.ama-cycle.org/museum/halloffame/halloffame.asp) recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to motorcycling, including those known for their contributions to road riding, off-road riding and all categories of racing, as well as those who have excelled in business, history, design and engineering.
“Introducing today’s generation of motorcyclists to the living and legendary heroes of our sport is a responsibility we take very seriously,” said Mark Mendell, chairman of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. “It’s these talented men and women who helped build our industry into a vibrant community that encompasses millions of riders from every corner of America. Preserving their material history, stories and achievements is a very important part of our stewardship.”
The Class of 2003 will be inducted on Sunday, October 5, during ceremonies at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio. Supported by families, industry peers, friends, past Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees and media, the induction is an emotional celebration that brings together some of the most recognizable names in the world of motorcycling. Preceding the afternoon induction ceremony will be the Museum’s 2nd annual Concours d’Elegance, which drew over 100 juried entries in 2002 – including many of the machines that Motorcycle Hall of Fame members became forever linked with. For more information, see the induction process page (www.ama-cycle.org/museum/halloffame/induction.asp).
BEST OF SHOW TROPHY–Any minute now we’ll post the article on how this 40-pound monster was mad. Yes, we hammered it together here at the Bikernet Headquarters for the upcoming bike show competition at the Run For Breath in Charlotte.
Check out the article, but don’t miss the show, bands and party. Drop “Meanest” a line if you what to enter the Show competition: Sandy G, sandyg329@hotmail.com.
BIKERNET HERO?–Jim and Mary were both patients in a Mental Hospital. One day, while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Jim suddenly jumped into the deep end.
He sank like a stone to the bottom and stayed there.
Mary promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled Jim out.
The medical director became aware of Mary’s heroic act and he immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital, as he now considered her to be mentally stable.
When he went to tell her the news, he said, “Mary, I have good news and bad news.
The good news is you’re being discharged because since you were able tojump in and save the life of another patient, I think you’ve regained your senses.
The bad news is that Jim, the patient you saved, hung himself in the bathroom with the belt of his robe. I am so sorry, but he’s dead.”
Mary replied, “He didn’t hang himself, I put him there to dry.”
–from Rev CarlR
EASYRIDERS REPLACED WITH BIG DOG–Houston, TX – (MCNW) Big Dog Motorcycles announced the name change of one of its top dealers. Easyriders of Houston has officially changed its name to Big Dog Motorcycles of Houston, making it the first Big Dog branded dealership.
Owners Bert and Debbie Williams and Lee Hayes said the name change was implemented to better highlight the dealership’s strength and be more descriptive of its business. “We have established ourselves as a top dealer for Big Dog Motorcycles, a company that has taken quantum leaps past other custom manufacturers. They lead the pack in production, performance, quality, reliability, and warranty programs and we have had great success selling their bikes. It is important our name reflects that,” said Bert Williams.
Lee Hayes said, “It made good sense to align our business with a company that has the same business philosophies as we do: Provide high quality bikes and great customer service.”
“The only thing that has changed is our sign. We are still the same dealership with same team, but with a new focus,” added Williams.
Nick Messer, president, Big Dog Motorcycles stated, “Ever since 1997, the first year they started selling our bikes, we have seen continuously growing sales, first rate customer service, and a facility that invites all types of motorcycle enthusiasts. We are excited with their decision to change and the fact that Bert, Debbie, and Lee have the flagship store.”
In addition to representing the dealership’s direction, the name change also illustrates Big Dog Motorcycles’ strategy in brand awareness and development. “While we promote our brand and bikes at rallies, dealer open houses, and through advertising and PR, a consumer seeing Big Dog Motorcycles as the primary name of their local dealership adds additional credibility and awareness,” Messer said.
NAKED MOTORCYCLIST CRASHES AFTER BEE STING–A naked motorcyclist wearing just a scarf, sunglasses and a pair of sandals crashed his bike after he was stung on the inner thigh by a bee.
The 36-year-old, who had been driving to the swimming area at a German nudist colony, lost control of the bike as he swatted the insect away.
He fell on to the road, but escaped with just a shoulder injury and minor cuts and bruises.
Police said they are considering pressing charges after the incident at Giessen in Hessen – as the man was not wearing a crash helmet.
–from A. Friedman
DEAL OF THE WEEK–A buddy owns this super clean late model Dyna. He’s interested in selling it, then have us build him a Bikernet custom. He’s the president of Bros Club and a man who takes extremely good care of his motorcycle. Contact him for info: Djcoates@uwib.com.
HORSE MAGAZINE–I write a column for HORSE about old times. Sometimes it’s stories about my sordid past, other times it’s stories from friends or riding partners. The bike above was built in the early ’70s by Bob T. He rode with me in those days and I’ll rundown the story of Bob’s first experience in the biker world and the tale of this motorcycle. Hang on. It’s wild.
In fact, that’s a pad (below) I lived in around 1974. Bob’s there somewhere waiting for us to go riding.
HAMSTERS TAKE OVER STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM–IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY KNOW, THE STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM HAS DEDICATED A ROOM TO HAMSTERHISTORY, LORE, AND DISPLAYS OF HAMSTER MOTORCYCLES, AND MEMORIBILLIA.
BOB ILLINGWORTH AND PEPPER MASSEY-SWAN ARE SETTING UP THE DISPLAY, IT WILL BE OPEN FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARSFOR PUBLIC VIEWING YEAR ROUND.ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE E-MAIL OR CONTACTBOB ILLINGWORTH LOBBYMC@YAHOO.COM ORPEPPER@STURGISMOTORCYCLEMUSEUM.ORG
IF NEED BE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME CHEFBOKOZAK@AOL
BO KOZAK
HAMSTERS USA
MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA
BEHIND DEADLINE–Yeah, I know. I’m in trouble. It’s one of those days. I planned a weekend ride to Idlewild, California, and it went all to shit. I screwed with the morning and jumped out of bed, just as she wanted back in. That messed with my “Wa” for the rest of the day.
Tomorrow I’ll ride the King while Sifu rides his ’62 Pan. Think I’ll have it dyno’d. The Bassani guys want me to test their dresser exhaust.
Saturday I’ll return to the rock pile in front of the headquarters. I’m building a fountain powered by a 1920 Harley engine. Hang on for shots of that. Maybe tonight I’ll make up for this mornin’. That will cure the day’s timing problem.
Have a helluva weekend.
–Bandit
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