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National Cycle VStream Windshield FROM BIKERS CHOICE– National cycle introduces the VStream Windshield available for late model H-D, FLHT?s and FLHX?s. These windshields are constructed of 4.5mm polycarbonate with Quantum hard-coating. What does this mean in layman’s terms? They have an over 20X greater impact resistance and a 30X greater scratch resistance than Acrylic/Lucite plastic.
They are sized in Tall and Standard, clear and are outstanding for high-speed highway riding, and Low and Ultra Low, 89% tinted.
For more information on these windshields and other new products, visit www.bikerschoice.com or visit your local Biker?s Choice Dealer.
Happy Riding!!
–Carmen
CAROLINA BIKE RALLY COMING–The Carolina Bike Rally will be held in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Steve Winsett, promoter of the Rally and a Vietnam Veteran himself, dedicates his time to supporting our service members and their families.
The Rally will serve as a means of raising awareness while showing our support for our Nations Heroes. The proceeds from the event will go to Hope For The Warriors and help to ensure that our injured service members and their families? sacrifices are never forgotten nor their needs unmet.
The event will help stimulate the economy of Eastern, NC while bringing people together to support our service members.
DIVORCE CAKES DISCOVERED–The Bikernet Bandit’s Cantina girls have an attitude.
–Art Friedman
RARE 1936 HEMI-HEAD CROCKER DISCOVERED BY BIKERNET ANTIQUE CURATOR DON WHALEN AND CHUCK VERNON–It is now in the hands of master restoration expert Steve Huntsinger, for a cr?me de la cr?me restoration to create maybe the second most valuable Crocker on the Planet. Only 11 Crockers were built in 1936. You’ll see it come together on Bikernet, with restoration tips.
–For more information contact: Don Whalen
HOT LEATHERS DEALS OF THE WEEK–Hot Leathers?www.hotleathers.com has sayings patches you can iron or sew directly onto your leather jacket or biker vest. The selection of patches at Hot Leathers? is endless www.hotleathers.com/patches2.aspx . We have a patch for everybody. Our most popular patches are the one-liner patches. Patches with quotes or sayings on them have been a staple of every biker outfit since the beginning. Choose Hot Leathers? for all your biker outfit needs.
We pick and choose only the best, funniest, and rudest patches to provide our biker customers with. Most websites would censor their selection and offer only patches that say happy little funny sayings. Not HotLeathers.com, we don’t censor our patches. We have a sayings patches for everyone, and some that just plain “aren’t for everyone”. Shop our giant patch selection today!
Don’t own a leather jacket or vest? You can adhere our patches to almost anything! We’ve seen our patches put on bags, back packs, ball caps, knit hats, and all sorts of places. Pick the patch that you like best, and just iron it on! It’s really that easy. Our patches adhere to most fabrics and are made of durable, long lasting embroidery thread. Our patch colors don’t fade in the sun like most our competitors patches do.
Beware of imitations, Hot Leathers? patches always have the appropriate Good Sports, Inc. copyright info on the heat-sealed backing. Now is the best time to get those patches for this summers riding season. Come visit HotLeathers.com right now!
SANTA MARIA MOTORCYCLE MADNESS 2009 —Date:Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM – to -Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM (PT)
Location:
SANTA MARIA FAIRPARK
937 S Thornburg St
Santa Maria, CA 93458
The AMA is Opposing CA Senate Bill 435– They send this information to members. Non Members can get the form and also get involved.This Bill Can Be Defeated If All Take A Few Minutes To Contact Their Legislators.
Information Alert Tell the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee toOppose SB 435 Bill Would Mandate Smog Testing for On-Road Motorcycles Statewide
California Senate Bill 435 (Pavley, District 23, D) is currently awaiting ahearing in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. If adopted aswritten it would mandate all model year 2000 and newer motorcycles be smogtested biannually. This despite the lack of any evidence that motorcyclesare a significant source of emissions statewide.
In fact the only two counties to ever smog test motorcycles nationwide, Pimaand Maricopa in Arizona, have already shown that motorcycle testing leads tono significant reduction in measured emissions levels. Pima County has infact already dropped their testing program and Maricopa is awaiting EPA’sapproval to do the same.
Other important points to consider include:
Motorcycles, because of their relatively low yearly mileage totals whencompared to other classes of vehicles, already have the lowest emissions ofany motor vehicle category in California.
This bill has no specific information regarding the test method to be used,emissions levels to be enforced or the test’s potential costs to either thestate or the individual owners.
The deadline proposed for creating a test procedure proposed (July 1, 2011)is to close to the test implementation date of January 1, 2012.
California’s motorcycle engine emission standards were already the strictestin the nation and were just reduced again for model year 2008 and upmotorcycles.
If a smog check program is in fact implemented, motorcycles constructedprior to the implementation date should be exempted from the testing.
The AMA offers a form to send your response to the appropriate CaliforniaState Senators here:http://capwiz.com/amacycle/issues/alert/?alertid=12937506
Rogue
Custom Chrome Announces NEW Legend Air Suspensions for Dyna Models–Legend Air Suspension?s exclusive Gates Kevlar Air Spring technology, deflective disc dampening, and twin tube construction is now available for Harley Davidson Dyna?s. The D1 will fit factory Dyna Harley Davidson bikes from 1999-2009 offering Legend Air Suspensions no compromise smooth ride and inability to bottom out that you have come to expect from Legend Air
Suspensions products. Standard in the complete package are two Legend Air shocks available in either black or chrome finish installs as a direct bolt on application in the stock location. On board air compressor, rider friendly handlebar mounted twin switch assembly for on the fly adjustability, and a full color instruction guide to navigate the user through everything from the color coded plug and play wiring to the basic hand tools needed for this easy installation.
If your needing adjustability for changing road conditions, riding solo to carrying a passenger, or just hauling loads of gear at the touch of a button, Legend is your suspension and Custom Chrome is your source to get it.
For 1999 thru 2008 Dyna models (D1 Series)697112 Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,599.99697113 Chrome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$1,599.99
BIKERNET ART MUSEUM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC–Remember when life was so much simpler?
–Whiplash Biker Photog
http://whiplashbikerphotog.blogspot.com/
The Triumph Thunderbird RETURNS–Triumph?s Thunderbird first landed on North American shores in 1946 and received rave reviews from motorcyclists for its styling, agility and speed. The Thunderbird quickly found its way into homes and movies as motorcyclists enthusiastically flocked to the roadways and the machine appeared in major motion pictures including ?The Wild One? with Marlon Brando.
Now, a new generation is preparing to take flight on a brand new Thunderbird that embodies state-of-the-art technology and European styling with a distinctive American twist. The machine makes its first North American appearance at Daytona (Fla.) Bike Week from Feb. 27 to March 8, but some Triumph dealers have already taken deposits amidst anticipation of the bike?s arrival.
?The Thunderbird fits perfectly between Triumph?s 863cc Bonneville and the 2,300cc Rocket III motorcycles,? said Tony Lewis, owner of Triumph dealer Eurosport in Fort Worth, Texas. ?It?s exactly what we?ve been waiting for and several of our customers have already placed deposits. If you want to be one of the first to get a Thunderbird, you better hurry because they?ll go fast.?
The new Thunderbird, offered as a 2010 model, features a 1600cc (96 cubic inch) parallel twin engine that produces more than 80 bhp and more than 100 ft.lbs. of torque. Power will be transferred to the ground through a six-speed transmission designed for city and highway cruising, a belt final drive and a meaty 200mm rear tire. Dual front disc brakes with braided stainless steel brake lines are standard while Triumph?s anti-lock braking system is an available option.
North American riders will appreciate the relaxed riding position, forward mounted controls, pull back handlebars and agile suspension that are designed especially for day-long rides on long and winding roads. An elegant instrument cluster with integrated speedometer, tachometer and odometer is mounted on a shapely 5.5 gallon gas tank that promises many miles of riding between fill-ups.
The Thunderbird will be easily customized to meet each rider?s own styling tastes and riding preferences with a long list of Genuine Triumph Accessories that include a long haul touring seat, windshield, passenger back rest, luggage rack and leather saddle bags.
ARE YOU JONESING FOR A MOTORCYCLE FLICK–No, Bikernet hasn’t started their Freedom screenplay yet, but there are films available and here are four. We recently installed a new DVD player into our Bikernet Auditorium, but then the cable guy snuck in and installed a new cable box, and it disabled the DVD player. As soon as the lovely and techno talented Sin Wu dials it in, we promise to review each title:
Two of these films were produced by Dirt Track Productions in India. Gaurav Jani produced a film about riding through some of the most dangerous territories in India–One Wild Ride. Plus he filmed one Royal Enfield rider’s run to the top of the world–Riding Solo To The Top of the World. These award winning films are available in English on DVD through www.DirtTrackProductions.com.
If you need good old American bikes, babes and bands, join Nickelback as they take the stage in front of 35,000 screaming fans at the world-famous Sturgis “Rockin’ The Rally” show. Shot in high def, Nickelback Live at Sturgis 2006 is the definitive Nickelback live DVD. Check it at www.nickelback.com.
How about a lifestyle film for the modern biker? Free To Wander documents the American Chopper life. A glimpse into the beating hearts of the lives and culture of men who ride the bikes they build. Watch Keino Sasaki, Paul Cox, Paul Wideman and more cut a dusty trail. This film was created by Richard Phillip Grabbe of 4130 Studios. Look ’em up.
FIRST NEW EXHAUST BAFFLE IN 40 YEARS FROM D&D–D&D’s Secret Weapon – Collaboration with UTA?s Engineering Department Produces D&D?s New Concentric Flow Baffle System.
D&D has a secret weapon in reduced noise reduction and significant mid-range torque gain ? Dr. Bob Woods from University of Texas at Arlington Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department along with his students Erin Busk, Eric Luke, Robby Bernard and Thomas Cross have collaborated with D&D Performance Enterprises on a new exhaust pipe technology for Harley-Davidson?s 2009 XR1200 motorcycle.
The new technology is called the Concentric Flow Baffle System, which is fitted into the factory?s new XR1200 exhaust pipe called the Bob Cat exhaust.
The Bob Cat is the first D&D pipe to utilize this new technology. The benefit of using the system includes reduced noise, performance improvement and enhanced Harley-rumble. The Bob Cat is the perfect aftermarket exhaust trifecta.
?I want to thank Dr. Bob and his team for collaborating with D&D in the design of this new baffle system,? said Dave Rash, The Pope of Pipe. ?It?s a testament to their engineering knowledge and capability that led us to this breakthrough technology.?
D&D?s Concentric Flow Baffle System will first appear on the XR1200 full system exhaust in March 2009 and will be available in all Harley models by the 3rd quarter 2009.
In 1972 David Rash could not find the exhaust pipe he needed for his race bike. He knew that the proper exhaust for his engine configuration would give him an edge over his competition so he fabricated one himself.
Thirty years and 250,000 pipes later D&D Performance Exhaust systems are some of the leading performance motorcycle exhaust systems in the world.
–Jeff Najar
Vintage Racing Home Movies at the H-D Museum– Experience the exhilaration of the 1930s and 1940s motorcycling culture with an exclusive home movie collection of longtime racer Bob Stuth at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Made possible by a donation from Jim and Paulette Conerton. Admission is $5 per person for Museum members, $8 per person for non-members. Attendance is limited. Free popcorn and cash bar available.
Dear President Obama–Thank you for helping my neighbors with their mortgage payments. Youknow the one’s down the street who in the good timespurchased their house for no money down, refinanced itseveral times, then bought SUV’s, ATV’s, RV?s, a pool,a big screen plasma TV, two Wave Runners, a boat, and a Harley.
I was wondering, since I am paying my mortgage and theirs,could you arrange for me to borrow the Harley now and then?
Signed:”Concerned in CA”
–from Rogue
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