In the next week we will post an interview with John about the clone industry and his success. Regarding the overall industry, you’ll see below that Harley-Davidson is expanding substantially for the future and its new model/water-cooled engine combination that will be released shortly.
I had a meeting today with a publisher from the cruising market, and all feel that the market, the lifestyle and the road ahead is strong. Let’s get to the news:
QUANTUM UPDATE– Jim Cheal and I attended a bankruptcy hearing in Orlando on June 6 forAmerican Quantum Cycles.
At this hearing, the corporate shell was sold for $66,000. The money willgo into the trustees fund.
At this time priorities are trustee expenses and then employees back pay. Itis expected that this money will be used by the trustee to gain more andhopefully some day it will be enough to pay employees.
— ROGUE
BIKERNET ONGOING BIKE SHOW MAY WINNERS–Enter now, it’s free! All winners receive famous Bikernet show trophies and prizes from: HA Leathers, Crime Inc. shirts, “Orwell” signed books, Samson Exhaust gift certificates or JIMS Components…
In the “Buell” Category
R. Joe Yenik
N. Catasauqua, Penn.
In the “Radical Custom” Category
Matt Burris
Terre Haute, Ind.
In the “Sportster” Category
Chris Wright
Auckland, New Zealand
In the “Street Custom-Stock” Category
Bob Smith
Singapore, Singapore
In the “Vintage” Category
Greg LeBlanc
North Hollywood, Calif.
In the “Pro-Street” Category
David Anderson
Hadley, Mass.and
Rich Santerre
Manchester, Conn.
OLD GEORGE’S PHYSICAL–George’s Physical70-year-old George went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with normal results. Dr. Smith said, “George, everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally and emotionally? Are you at peace with yourself, and do you have a good relationship with your God?”
George replied, “God and me are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so he’s fixed it so that when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom (poof!) the light goes on when I pee, and then (poof!) the light goes off when I’m done.”
“Wow,” commented Dr. Smith, “that’s incredible!”
A little later in the day Dr. Smith called George’s wife. “Thelma,” he said, “George is just fine. Physically he’s great. But I had to call because I’m in awe of his relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night and (poof!) the light goes on in the bathroom, and?then (poof!) the light goes off?”
Thelma exclaimed, “That old fool! He’s pissing in the refrigerator again!”
Bikernet.com is happy to announce its association beginning this year with the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show produced by Jim Gianatsis and Gianatsis Design, publishers of the popular FastDates.com calendars and Web site. Now the premier streetbike event on the West Coast with an expanded two-day format, the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show draws the top custom bike builders, and bike and product manufacturers from across America. New big rig exhibitor displays are confirmed this year from Drag Specialties, RC Components and Pro One, among some 100 manufacturers. Included are displays by many of America’s premier builders, including Jesse James, Jim Nasi, Paul Yafee and Harold Pontarelli.
Meet Penthouse Pet of the Year Zdenka and Playboy 40th Anniversay Playmate Anna Marie Goddard in person.A previous Iron and Lace Calendar girl Anna Marie Goddard is back in the 2002 FastDates.com Calendars, premiering at our big White Brothers Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show on July 21-22. Together with Anna will be Penthouse 2001 Pet of the Year Zdenka, SBK World Superbike trophy girl Taylor McKegney, and sexy new calendar girls Amanda Swiston and Marina Pahomova. Plus the beautiful Miss Hollywood Beer from new show beer sponsor, one of the West Coast’s premier micro brewed beers. They’ll be there both days for you to meet and have them personally autograph their new 2002 calendars for you.
But that’s just the beginning! There’s a Bikernet party Saturday night!Saturday will be a special Bikernet day at the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show with the White Brothers West Coast Horsepower Dyno Shootout, and then at night, aboard the Queen Mary, a fireworks show and party. The party will be centered in the ship’s Observation Bar with a live jazz band and special activities and giveaways hosted by Bikernet.com. Bring your buddies, run your bikes on the dyno, pick up the hot new Iron & Lace and Garage Girls calendars and meet the beautiful models!
MOTORCYCLE CONTEST INFORMATION–$30 registration fee includes: 1.) A free calendar of your choice. 2.) Show admission for the bike owner. 3.) General admission to the Queen Mary, a $46 value if purchased separately. Plus you’ll have a chance to win almost $20,000 in prizes and trophies. Classes for: Radical Pro Custom, Street Custom, Street Performance, Vintage to 1956, Street Classic Post-1956, Street Sportbikes and Racebikes. No pre-entry. No phone calls, please. This is a fun, low-pressure contest.*
Come and enjoy the day. Some winners may be invited to have their bikes photographed for the next year’s calendar. BIKES DO NOT NEED A MIKUNI CARBURETOR TO WIN! The bike contest is only on Sunday the 22nd. Enter from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. the day of the show. All bikes must remain until 5 p.m. show closing.
SHOW INFORMATION–To get to the Calendar Motorcycle Show at the Queen Mary, Long Beach Harbor, Los Angeles:From Interstate 405 in Los Angeles take the I-710 Long Beach Freeway south to the Queen Mary.The 2001 event is July 21, noon to 8 p.m.; July 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A FREE Bikernet.com party and fireworks show onboard the Queen Mary Saturday night at 9 p.m.For additional spectator information and ship hotel reservations, contact
The Queen Mary at (562) 435-3511.Additional details at http://www.FastDates.com/BikeShow.htm
CANADIAN OIL SHORTAGE–There are a lot of folks who can’t understand how we came to have an oilshortage here in Canada.Well, there’s a very simple answer…
Nobody bothered to check the oil. We just didn’t know we were gettinglow.The reason for that is purely geographical, all our oil is in Alberta andNew Foundland.All our dipsticks are in Ottawa!
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO EXPAND IN WAUWATOSA–By THOMAS CONTENTof the Journal Sentinel staffHarley-Davidson Motor Co. is planning a significant expansion of its product development center in Wauwatosa.
The planned expansion comes just four years after the Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer opened the research and development center at 11800 W. Capitol Drive. The company is hoping to begin construction in July.
The addition is one of three major expansions being considered by the company this year as it pours record profits back into operations in an effort to meet ongoing demand for its motorcycles.The Wauwatosa expansion would add 140,000 square feet to a 218,000-square-foot building.
According to applications submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the addition would enable Harley-Davidson to double the number of testing cells it uses to evaluate engine powertrains.
The company also is planning a 75,000-square-foot office building for engineering and product development workers, plus a 65,000-square-foot expansion of its engine and cycle testing laboratory.
The plans call for adding eight cells to test motorcycle engines that are being developed. The engines are tested for noise, handling and vibration. Vehicle and structural component testing would also occur at the facility once the new engines are placed on test motorcycles.
Harley spokesman Joe Hice wouldn’t comment on how many new employees the company would hire as a result of the expansion.”Harley-Davidson has experienced double-digit growth every quarter literally for the last 15 years, and we expect to continue growing,” he said. “With that growth will be new employment opportunities.”
BIKERNET WELCOMES BROS CLUB–We all need a respectable source for insurance and a place to call if we break down. Now it’s here on Bikernet. I’m already picking up health insurance and having them evaluate my bike insurance.
I’m impressed with their roadside service. If the provider doesn’t show up with the proper tools or doesn’t give you the service you need, they’ll fire the bastards. Dana Coates, the man behind the operation, is constantly monitoring the quality of the service given. Check the site, Dana is always available to give insurance quotes.
NEW PANHEADS FROM CSI–This is a shot of Keith Ruxton (above), the man who built the world’s fastest motorcycle (322.15 mph), standing with his first new 88-inch Panhead engine. Keith developed the Pandamonium for Chrome Specialties. Check out their site. Tomorrow we will release a substantial article on the Panhead project with particulars on American engine components and break-in tips. Watch for it.
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