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BRASS BALLS BOBBERS IS HAVING A SMOKE OUT PARTY–The Smoke Out Stops At Brass Balls Bobbers on May 11, 2009 The 10th Anniversary Smoke Out
Entertainment includes the hard-charging Jasmine Cain Click on Jasmine’s MySpace page The Brass Balls PartyLet the mayhem begin – Plan on having fun, seeing some rad rides and partying throughout the night. And bring your sled as we plan on documenting the world’s largest burnout. Location –Jeff Najar WOMEN RIDERS NOW TEAM LAUNCHES SCOOTERRIDERSNOW.COM AND TRIKERIDERSNOW.COM– New scooter and trike online magazines for enthusiasts. March 10, 2009 (Livingston, MT) — Two of the fastest growing segments of the powersports industry are scooters and trikes so what better time to launch two new online magazines each dedicated to these markets. ScooterRidersNow.com provides scooter enthusiasts the latest news and reviews on scooters, scooter parts and apparel, and information on the scootering lifestyle. Similarly, TrikeRidersNow.com covers the entire three-wheeled motorcycle market with the latest news on new products, trike test rides, and parts and accessories for the trike market. Both sites invite readers to share their riding stories, send in their testimonials on the scooter or trike they ride, and comment on reviews that are published. These two online magazines are published by Solitude Ranch Communications, the company that publishes WomenRidersNow.com, a successful online magazine aimed at women riders now in its fourth year. “The time has come for trike riders to have their own magazine dedicated to the three-wheeled lifestyle,” said Genevieve Schmitt, president of Solitude Ranch Communications and the editor of all three online magazines. “Motorcycle publications cover the trike world in a fringe sort of way. TrikeRidersNow.com is completely dedicated to three wheels and aims to be the definitive resource for all things having to do with trikes.” Regarding scooters Schmitt said, “Scooter sales were up 41 percent in 2008 over the previous year, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. More buyers mean more people seeking information, especially on the Internet. ScooterRidersNow.com provides scooter enthusiasts with a resource to find scooter test rides and product reviews by qualified test riders, as well as a place to connect with other scooter riders in the U.S.” For more information on ScooterRidersNow.com and TrikeRidersNow.com, contact Genevieve Schmitt at gschmitt@womenridersnow.com, or call 406.333.4491. Images are available upon request.
Headquarters
Darwin Motorcycles
401 S. Blackwelder Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Phone: 405-270-0995
Highlighting the event is the Brass Balls’ ?Casino? night in the parking lot. No money involved, but the riders with the most chips at the end of the show cash in for some seriously cool prizes. Dar will have Blackjack and Poker tables, roulette and craps for your fun and entertainment.
JUDGE DENIES REQUEST TO STOP MYRTLE BEACH MOTORCYCLE RALLY–A federal judge has declined another request to stop Myrtle Beach from enforcing some of its ordinances to curb the spring biker rallies.
U.S. District Court Judge Terry Wooten has denied a request for an injunction filed last week by Greenville attorney Suzanne Coe on behalf of Doghouse and Steel Horse Saloon owner Don Emery, The Master’s Club, www.myrtle beachbikeweek.com and other business owners.
That injunction request, filed on Wednesday, sought to prevent Myrtle Beach from enforcing amendments and ordinances dealing with special events, noise and motorcycle helmets.
A motorcycle turns onto Ocean Boulevard traveling south, Wednesday evening as The Pilgrimage fall bike rally gets underway, 10/01/08 Photo by Charles Slate cslate@thesunnews.com Get complete biker coverage here The city began to enforce last month an ordinance that requires all riders to wear helmets in the city.
Wooten stated in his decision Wednesday that the “balance of hardships” weighs against the plaintiffs and tips in favor of the city, which asserted that the injunction would restrict the city “in its obligation and attempts to protect its residents,” motorists, pedestrians and tourists.
Wooten stated that additional work is necessary before any more decisions can be made. In December, Wooten also denied a request for an injunction filed by event promoter Mike Shank and Harley-Davidson of Myrtle Beach.
That group; two Myrtle Beach residents and motorcycle enthusiasts, Carol and William O’Day; and the group including Doghouse and Steel Horse Saloon owner Don Emery still have pending lawsuits against the city.
Lawsuits by Shank and the Doghouse group allege that the city’s new ordinances are overbroad and unconstitutional.
The Doghouse’s lawsuit also alleges the new rules restrict interstate commerce, because many of the businesses that set up shop during the rallies are from out of state.
Both lawsuits were filed in federal court in Florence.
by JANELLE FROST, thesunnews.com
–from Cindy H.
Bell Announces Compliance With Lead Law–Bell Powersports has announced that its SC-X Jr. youth motocross helmet is compliant with the new lead law. The company said it?s sending dealers a letter of assurance along with a copy of the certificate of conformity proving the helmet meets new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) guidelines.
Bell national sales manager Randy George said he?s fielded a handful of calls from dealers asking about the helmet. ?I hear some of the stories, and it?s evident that there?s a lot of confusion out there,? he said. ?The one thing I can say with certainty, however, is that dealers can continue to sell ? and consumers can continue to use ? the Bell SC-X Jr. with full confidence. All Bell powersport helmets are in compliance with the CPSIA.?
Several dealers have told Dealernews that they wish the aftermarket would send them a list of compliant youth products. To that end, we welcome any such lists and will post them here on our Web site.
The CPSIA contains sweeping guidelines made in response to high lead levels found in children?s toys. The law requires surface coatings and substrates to have lead content of less than 600 parts per million on any product intended for children age 12 and under.
HARLEY U.S. RETAIL SALES DOWN 9.4% THROUGH FEBRUARY–In an unusual interim sales report, Harley-Davidson announced that during January and February, its U.S. dealers sold 9.4 percent fewer motorcycles than they did during the same period last year. Not the end of the world, by a long shot.
Taking the entire world into account, retail sales during the two-month period were down 13 percent, pulled down by a 21.5 percent decline in international sales. U.S. retail sales represented nearly 73 percent of total worldwide sales.
Harley continues to expect to ship between 264,000 and 273,000 new motorcycles in 2009.
— Submitted by Arlo Redwine
ST. PADDY’S POKER RUNFOR “RELAY FOR LIFE”IN MEMORY OF MIKE NATIONS–MARCH 21, 2009MCMEDICAL PARKING LOT LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF SONICMONTICELLO, MS.
FOOD AVAILABLE BEGINNING AT 11:00.
CMA WILL BEGIN @ 11:30
BLESSING OF THE BIKES.
RIDE BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY 12 NOON.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DAYS EVENT WILL GO TO RELAY FOR LIFE.
WE HAVE A SPECIAL T-SHIRT BEING MADE IN MEMORY OF MIKE. YOU MAY PRE-ORDER SHIRT UNTIL FRIDAY, MARCH 13. YOU MAY DO SO BY CALLING ME AT 601-587-4870 OR 601-748-0884 OR E-MAIL ME. WE WILL NOT ORDER MANY EXTRAS!
Mikuni HSR45-5 Carburetor Easy Kit–The Mikuni HSR45 is the perfect carburetor performance upgrade kit for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle or engine also using a modified exhaust, cam kit, performance ignition, performance heads and possibly a big bore kit. Easy Kit applications include Harley-Davidson 1999 to present Twin Cam, and 1990 to ?99 Big Twin Evolution models. The HSR45 Carburetor is also the perfect choice for other after market high performance Big Twin applications.
Included in the Mikuni HSR45-5 Easy Kit is a 45mm carburetor, a stock air box adapter, and instructions. The Kit can be used with the following H-D Screamin’ Eagle higher flowing manifold kits: HDSE part numbers: 29634-00 (HTCC), or 29635-99 (TC), 29636-99 (Evo). Mikuni Carburetor Kit Part Number: HSR45-5
Contact your local dealer to order and visit www.MikuniPower.com
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROCKER TESTING LAB REVEALED– Incidentally, as you probably know, Harley-Davidson had a helluva time with breaking fenders on the Rocker early on.Attached is a pic I took at the H-D museum of the machine that the factory engineers built to cycle the Rocker rear fender through tens of thousands of virtual road miles.
They still had problems early on, though admittedly they?re using a double-skinned alloy piece.Still, it makes you wonder about Kevin?s heavy steel units ? many more G-forces there I?d guess.
–Doc
We will bring you a report on the new Big Bear Touring bike in the near future.–Wilburn Roach
HOW CAN I START A MOTORCYCLE CLUB?– It seems to be a question I?m asked more and more now a days. The biggest problem is that most callers are a lot like me. Work, family and everything else seem to come before riding. For them their bike is the last to emerge in spring, the first to disappear in fall.
When times get tough their motorbike is the first to be sold. But they have seen the romantic version of Motorcycle Clubs offered by Hollywood in shows like Hell Ride or the Sons of Anarchy and think that could be them. They assume that all is required is a cool name and an attitude.
They want the instant recognition and respect the patch garnishes but don?t want to do the work. The truth is Motorcycle Clubs have fought and clawed their way to earn the respect of their three-piece patches. Members of Motorcycle Clubs are true outlaw bikers, 1% bikers. The club comes first, before family, before friends, before themselves.
For many the criminal exploits of their members far out weigh a speeding ticket and inhaling the occasional joint on the weekend. Most people calling me wanting to start a Motorcycle Club are far removed from that lifestyle, that way of life. They don?t realize that there is a huge difference between riding groups and Motorcycle Clubs.
Only 1% of riders are tough enough, strong enough, mean enough to be a member of a Motorcycle Club. Most riders are much better suited to being a member of a riding group. A group of friends coming together to support a charity or cause. No more harmful then your local chapter of the HOG or service clubs like the Lions or the Royal Order of Water Buffalo. So next time you get the urge to start a Motorcycle Club ask yourself if you are that true 1%er or are you like the other 99% of us.
–Uncle Monkey
Southern Independent Riders
www.stvictorboogie.com
If you are ardent about a club effort, find the chapter of the Confederation of Clubs near you and discuss it with them. They’ll spell out the rules and the process. Click on the AIM banner for more info.–Bandit
Wire Plus Introduces their New ?Classic Black Face? Round Digital Speed–oWinfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, state-of-the-art ?Classic Black Face? Round Digital Instrument Panels. Designed by request, these new round digital instruments a vast array of features including speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, all indicator light functions and new flat panel construction that measures 2.5? round with all electronics onboard. (No external brain box) The unit features super bright display technology for ?true daylight? readability with a light sensor for auto-dimming at night. (Shown is the new display overlay that is backlit for a custom look and better visibility for nighttime riding.)
These new Classic Black face speedos are available in either all chrome housing including bracket, clamp and ring with just black overlay or an all black an all black housing, clamp and bracket. Color and mounting applications are selected by part numbers. On all round digital speedos, there are various riser and T-bar mounting options available?1?, 1 ??, 1 ?? T-Bars and between 1? Risers. MSRP: $399.99.
Don?t forget that Wire Plus also manufactures rectangular models that can be mounted either on your handlebars or flush mounted in your gas tank or other areas of your sheet metal.
For those interested in obtaining more information on Wire Plus, you can reach them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.
A New Stefanie Aziere-Sattler painting, Titled, “Tearin it Up”– This Painting is my perspective of days spent at a Memorable Myrtle Beach Bike Week in 2007, The Unique Detroit Brothers Roadster, Drifting and Doing donuts at the end of a summer day. It was exactly what we all needed. I made a few life long friends at that rally and It began my journey in the Automotive and Motorcycle industry.
Who doesn’t enjoy tearin it up with a few donuts…Thanks for checking out my new work, the Original (13×24)is Oil on Board, A L.E. Giclee is available in two sizes, 11×22 on Art paper or Canvas,is $80.00, 9×20 Art paper or canvas is $60.00. Original priced at 1500.00 Framed.
This image is also available on 4×6 greeting cards packaged 6 for $10.00. Please contact Stefanie for interest in this image or for Custom Commissions of your choice.
–Stefanie Aziere-Sattler
Aziere Art
6104 Blue Jay Blvd.
Sedalia, Mo. 65301
660-827-6790
660-221-7792
www.chromedimpressions.com
A TORIAN CHOPPER LEATHERS SPRING FLING–Get an Old School Cool look with our Race Jacket.
A traditional styled race jacket featuring 4 external and 3 inside pockets. An inside security-zipper pocket keeps your valuables safe? all for just $199, a 35+% savings.
NOTE: Designed with a generous fit? this allows you to wear layers while you ride. Ideal for Chopper Jockeys, Bobber riders and backyard builders.
The Torian Race Jacket is made from the finest hand-selected naked cowhide. (Actually, it is the best leather that is currently available) This provides a supple feel and instills a quality that will provide years of protection while maintaining its good looks.
Get your jacket today and get ready to ride? A Torian Race Jacket comes with free shipping. Get more details here.
BIKERNET MEDICAL LAB TEAMS WITH DR. WEIL–2 Reasons to Eat Salmon.
Salmon – particularly wild-caught Alaskan salmon and canned sockeye salmon – is one of my favorite foods. Not only is salmon available fresh, frozen and canned, making it a versatile choice, salmon has plenty of health benefits – it is a good source of:
Omega-3 fatty acids, the anti-inflammatory, essential fats our bodies need for optimum health. Omega-3s offer protection against heart attack, stroke, cancer, inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and mental and emotional problems.
High-quality protein. A bonus is that salmon has far less saturated fat than is found in meat and poultry.Aim for 2-6 servings of fish per week (if you do not like or do not eat fish, I recommend a molecularly distilled fish oil supplement, 2-3 grams per day) and use healthful cooking methods such as baking, broiling, poaching, steaming or grilling salmon just to the point of doneness that you prefer – these will help keep your overall fat intake low.
–Dr. Weil
BIKERNET MEETS WITH ATF AND MIKE CHASE GIRL–I am sure you have had your fill of hot chicks and all…but here is AFT Customs’ latest model, a Mike Chase shoot and a “period correct” Shovel head.
–Mark
Editor, BikernetMetric
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