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JAMMER RETRO DRILLED BRASS TAILLIGHT–Here’s a brand new version of the retro “Drilled” taillight that features a brass housing instead of the original billet housing. Goes great with the other brass items that Jammer offers, and really sets off a retro ride.
The taillight is 12-volt, dual filament with license plate illumination and an integral mounting/license plate bracket. It measures 2-3/4″ wide x 1-1/4″ deep. Created by the Easyriders crew in Tokyo, Japan! Arigato Mina-san? Edo!
Jammer #632590 Retro “Drilled” Brass 12-Volt Taillight _ $195.95 Retail
ROT REPORT FROM TEXAS–What a difference a year makes that is a Shovel welded to the back, too bad.It was a really clean bike.
–RFR
BUELL MOTORCYCLES LAUNCHED IN URUGUAY–In 1993, Erik Buell, a former engineer at Harley-Davidson, designed the Buell motorcycle with sport bike enthusiasts in mind. Today, Buell Motorcycle Company, owned by Harley-Davidson, continues to grow and expand into new markets. On May 3, 2007, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Harley-Davidson and future Buell dealership, Oversil S.A., held a launch event where Buell motorcycles were unveiled to potential customers and press.
Buell decided to enter Uruguay because the dealership’s General Manager, Andres Soler, saw a great potential for the motorcycle brand in his market.
DEAL OF THE WEEK–I got a buddy who has a 4 speed kick tranny that iskinda worked, wants $300 for it… Someone on Bikernethas to have a used 5-speed or something for JohnnyWhite right? Can you put the word out in the news sowe can can get him set up?
–Ken
(970)227-3588
DEAL OF THE WEEK 2–Here’s the EBAY link, lost my job and need to sell what I can to stay afloat. Reserve is set low: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150130492607
–Pan
TOP HATTERS THREATEN TO KICK THE PROMOTERS ASS IN HOLLISTER THIS YEAR–Seth Doulton convinces two of the original Top Hatters to break out their original colors for this years 60th anniversary Hollister Motorcycle Rally. Harry Lee Prater on the left and Johnny Lomanto on the right visited with Seth this week and shared stories of riding and racing in the ’30s and ’40s .
Harry 84 and Johnny 80 still remember that 4th of July in 1947 like it was yesterday. Both agreed that the original Top Hatters were a classy bunch of racers and by the look of their sweaters they were. Johnny got a ticket on that first day for a hand full of BS, like taillight mounting and plate wrong, etc. Things have not changed much. Bail on the ticket was 35 dollars. The hourly wage was 15 cents then. If you spot these two young guys make it a point to get their stories! You won’t be sorry.
See you in Hollister ! Long live the legends !
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H-D DEMO EVENT OF THE YEAR AT ALL NEW SUBURBAN HARLEY-DAVIDSON–Want a chance to test ride every Harley-Davidson in the fleet, this weekend? We’ll you’re in luck. The Official Harley-Davidson Demo-Truck will be at The All New Suburban Harley-Davidson on Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th. This is a once in a lifetime chance to ride any Harley you want. See for yourself what everyone’s talking about.
Feel the power of the new 96″ engineExperience the 6-speed transmissionTry out every model
The entire weekend will be something to talk about. We’ll also have:
Awesome sales
Free food & drinks
Free raffles
Unbeatable bike deals
Like $0 Money Down & 2.9% Interest
Instant, on-site financing available
& tons of other great stuff going on at Suburban Harley-Davidson
Everyone’s Invited, So Grab Your Friends & Come Out this Weekend!
& This Friday Night, June 8th at 6pm…Ride with your friends & support a great cause.The 1st Annual VietNow Sandwich RunJune 8th at 6pmat The All New Suburban H-D.
$20 per person
Awesome 1-of-a-kind night ride!
Some great stops along the route!
Huge party party at Lamplighter’s in downtown Palatine to wrap up the evening!
Proceeds benefit the VietNow Homeless Sandwich
Run – An organization dedicated to feeding
Chicagoland’s homeless veterans.
We’ll Beat Any Bike Deal in Chicagoland!
MO’ WILD EXHAUST FROM STREETWALKER–That’s the Ruleteras on top and the W-Bends under. Terry and the Envy Cycle Crew really know how to build a killer set of pipes. Plus they keep ’em stock, so you don’t have to wait around. See the story about Terry’s latest bike on the home page.
RICK FROM U.S. CHOPPERS CHECKS, BOARDTRACK FRAMES ON LINE–Just hung up the phone with Ron Paugh, the big chief at Paughco. Word has it the shop at Paughco is pumped up on taking our boardtrack frame into full production. I was sent a secret photo with our first production frame, in jig, ready to be welded. Wow! It looks sweet- they did a knockout job. I can send some photos later, but I simply can’t put Ron Paugh’s production secrets at jeopardy. This guy has the business wired.
I remember not long ago, I took a trip…… a 23 hour turn around run, I recall…….. with a 6’5″ guy who was making dents with his knee caps into my glove box on the way to Paughco’s headquarters in Carson City, Nevada. I think his name was Bandit. Anyway, this guy carried such a presence that I think he influenced Ron’s decision to run production on our frames. Our frames are definitely not your typical frame and most manufacturers shrink away from the task. The cost involved to go into tooling, jigs, etc weighs heavy on a large manufacturers decision scale.
As we endeavored to look for a new manufacturer who could meet our demands and also our price constraints, we found most American manufacturers to be very shy about attempting a new design. Paughco embraced the idea with enthusiasm. You see, behind the helm of Paughco lies a man who is a true enthusiast. His enthusiasm for producing great American made products comes across during our business discussions.
We knew we had a fit. I had more than enough confidence in Paughco and crew. Heck, just walking through their production facility was enough to wind a marathon man. It was impressive to see the size and scale of the facilities- no small potatoes to be found here. No wonder Ron said ” Anything you want, I can do. ……no problem…..”
Now just weeks later we are about to receive our first frame. Much respect goes out to Ron Paugh; it’s seldom that a man says what he will do, and then delivers on the money – no extra words.
With a name like “U.S. Choppers” you can’t exactly produce your items overseas- it would be a slap in the face to everyone who fought so hard to build this country. However, manufacturing has become difficult to compete with lesser developed countries giving away labor and the American consumer giving in to cheap items and lower cost. We have to strive to find a balance between quality and cost. I believe joining with Paughco can help us to achieve this delicate balance, but as always our main premise is “quality first.”
For you folks who have been patiently awaiting our new frames, rest assured, they will start coming into the door next week. Give us a call and get your deposits in early as our first batch is almost all pre-sold. We have tanks, fenders, seats and performance wheels in stock to meet any of your needs.
–Rick Krost
U.S. Choppers
2039 S. Lyon St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-546-4699
Appointments Only Please
http://www.uschopper.com/
SUCKER PUNCH-BIKERNET.COM AND HOT BIKE BUILDING A BIKE FOR A VET–Bike building?.Jeez what a task it is turning out to be. In a perfect world, everything would fit together easily and without any modification. The bikes however, seem to have a mind of their own. As many know, I am building a Sucker Punch Sally bad-as-hell scooter for my Iraq Veteran brother, Joey.
With the patience of many, the build is coming together well, but I am still under the gun. Sturgis is less than two months away, and I am feeling the days crashing down on me. I am confident the build will be a success and I will be able to unveil it at the rally as planned?but we will have to wait and see. Everytime I get into trouble, I call the big guy and cry like a bitch. He usually listens for a few minutes before slapping me around and whipping my sorry ass into shape.
?Remember the Code?the build will prevail. No sniveling!? he reminded me before downing a fifth of Jack.
So here she is?coming together slowly but steadily. I think it?s looking bitchin! Be sure to check out Hot Bike in the coming months for the detailed build. Once published in Hot Bike, hang onto your ass, because you will get the most in-depth build this site has ever seen?I guarantee it. Until next time?
–Humble Johnny
Houston, Texas
THERE IT IS, DA THURSDAY NEWS–Let’s see what we have in store for Bikernet readers, listeners and viewers. We’re working with Paul Platts at JIMS Machine on a series of Tool Techs and we may sell some JIMS tools on Bikernet in the near future. Next week we’re upgrading an electric-start 4-speed Shovel with a Rivera/Primo 6-speed and belt primary, new clutch and late model starter system-killer upgrade for all Shovels. The following week we’re installing a gear driven cam set into my 2003 King, with a new S&S cam.
This Chica bike will be featured shortly from Peter Linney. We have a serious line-up features and Johnny White is flying to Kansas to road test Big Dogs and bring you the skinny inside the shop. Rogue is going to road test on of the new Rucker/Rossmeyer Enforcer Road Kings featured on the home page. And tomorrow I will get started on another Bonneville bike Assalt Weapan Update. Hang on.
Two Girls of Bikernet are headed to the Cantina, more book chapters and Chris Kallas just sent me a strange Digital Discovery. You’ll have to tell us what the hell it is. Plus, if you’re lucky I’ll have a report on the 29 Palms Veteran Event with the Sucker Punch Sally crew tonight. Hang on, I’ve still got a Margarita coming.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
