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SASHA SLITHERS TO BIKE WEEK–Check out the fun hoochie coo bartending photos frombike week…working at my beloved Broken SpokeSaloon…Gosh it was an awesome time with the greatestbosses, B-spoke owner, Jay Allen; and B-spoke manager,Peter Cimasi. The good patrons, good motorin weather,oh it was good times, indeed all around.
See ya soon. love,
–Sash
BIKERNET’S MOST KNOCK-OUT DYNA–PICK A WINNER–WILL RECEIVE A SET OF D&D PIPES–That’s right, you get to pick the best looking DYNA from the Bikernet Community. Just vote for the one that you like the best. The motorcycle that gets the most votes receives a new set of Fat Cat pipes from D&D Performance Exhaust.
The 2 into 1 Fat Cat Pipes makes the best horsepower and torque. The stylish upswept design provides the performance rider with extra ground clearance. Each pipe is hand fitted and installed with heat shields. Experience up to 12 additional ponys.
We couldn’t run all the bikes here so watch for the articles containing all the Bikernet contestants. It will pop onto the home page this week.
Our first entry into our Harley-Davidson DYNA Pipe Promotion by D&D Performance Exhaust is Bill V. He sent us this picture of his sano sled and wrote:
?This is my new 2006 DYNA and myself. After 32 years on HDs this is my first factory fresh bike ever. I’m looking for an exhaust that’ll help with the HP, and give a mellow sound. Life is good, live it right.?- Bill V
BIKERNET READER NEEDS LEGAL ADVICE–The background to this is that I received a speeding ticket on a back road in Vermont. I was picked up by a “LOCAL” constable who said I was doing 60 in a 35.
The long term costs of paying terribly high insurance costs for the next three years has convinced me to fight this since I was not speeding (I know better, I drive this road daily) and he refused to show me verification, even though he said he had me on radar. The state laws allows for this! Go figure.
He really pissed me of when he said, “YOU bikers ought to know your speed by the wind in your face.” And then he started laughing.
I tried several times after he stopped me to get to 60 on that same road and have not been able to do it with the style at which I drive my bike. I have been waiting my entire life to get a new Harley and this bike has 2,000 miles on it so I do not drive like a maniac.
My old bike is a 1973 Electra Glide, all stock in the engine, so speed is not my thing!
I am going to court on April 6 and need something to hand to the judge showing the performance specs on my harley. Any other ideas?
IF I live in Clarendon which is right outside of Rutland.
–Richard Ley
cycle73@hotmail.com
EPA FIGHT CONTINUES TO HEAT UP– The time is now to make a major stand with the EPA and Iwant to be as involved as possible. It is critical we show force to makesure the agency knows the strength we can muster and that we will not simplyaccept whatever regulatory whim the come up with. The fact that the econanalysis hasn’t been done is still a major chink in their logical armor forcreating these rules. The more concessions we gain the better and 2006 isour only remaining opportunity.
The state to state approach is a slow play that I want to get started nowwhile the attention of our industry is focused on regulation and is a longterm solution for a host of motorcycle industry issues including emissions.
I’m glad to be part of the effort and proud of the folks who are taking astand. It’s going to be a good year.
Thanks again
–Senator John Brueggeman
senatorjohn@bresnan.net
Senator Bruegggeman builds chopper frames in Montana and is actively involved with SEMA to keep the Hot Rod industry alive through a state-to-state campaign. He’s working with us on EPA issue and is developing state legislation that would allow builders to register bikes based on the original year of the driveline. The EPA criteria would be based on that year, Evo-1984, Shovelhead-1966, Panhead-1948, etc.–Bandit
BIKE WEEK ENDS WITH 20 BIKE DEATHS– The record-high death toll from this year’s Bike Weekfestival climbed to 20 after another hospitalized motorcyclist involved in acrash died, officials said Friday.The reported total of 18 deaths also did not include RichardGermain, 21, of New Hampshire, who was run over by another motorcyclistafter crossing a double line to pass a truck. Authorities didn’t verifyGermain was a Bike Week participant until this week.
Sunny weather and scattered biker venues put more riders on faster highwaysand in more dangerous spots, Florida Highway Patrol trooper Kim Miller said.
“That’s what they get on a Harley for — to ride in nice weather,” shesaid.
The 20 fatalities may rank as one of the highest ever nationwide for acity’s bike week. In Sturgis, S.D., the worst year was 2004, when 13 ridersdied. In Myrtle Beach, S.C., a back-to-back Harley rally and Black Bike Weeksaw its highest total in 2003, when 13 people died.
–from Rogue
By Associated Press
THE NORTH CAROLINA STEALTH REPORT–This weekend the Concerned Bikers Association presents their 31st Annual Spring Swap meet and Bike Show. STEALTH BIKE WORKS will have a booth set up. I really get into the swap meet. You never know what you will find there. I really get into most of the people there too. It always proves to be a good time.
Here in Charlotte we have had some cold weather hit us but we can’t complain because we really did not have much winter. Here at SBW we have been steady. We are waiting for the weather to warm up and hopefully the pace at SBW will heat up with it.
Not a lot to report on this week. A few things come to mind concerning exhaust systems. I have customers come in everyday telling us that they have been told that if they put any other exhaust system besides what H-D sells that their bike will not run right? Right, wonder where they got that info from? Yeah I know you already know without me telling you! Here at SBW we do exhaust systems everyday and the bikes run great. You know what we install Vance+Hines, Bassani, Samson etc. with no problems. Do you think just maybe it has something to do with these guys kicking ass when it comes to exhaust systems? It is your bike run what you want to!
We have some events planned at SBW coming up. Starting in April SBW present “BIKER NIGHT.” Biker Night we be held the 3rd Friday of every month. We will have some food, Biker-Build Off Videos, door prizes and just a good time to hang out in general. June 23rd and 24th SBW will be at the The Horse Smoke-Out. WE will have our booth set up. July 23rd SBW presents our 1st Annual “No Class Bike Show,” that is right no classes. The top 3 bikes win! There is no charge to enter your bike. It is going to be a great time. We have a lot to look forward to!
Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
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PHOTO ENFORCEMENT NOW TARGETING NOISE VIOLATORS– Pop quiz – when someone says the term “exhaust system”, what are the first words that pop into your head? If they happen to be anything like “Flowmaster 40 Series” or “Dynomax Bullet” (the straight-through muffler that makes Cherry Bombs sound civilized in comparison), you may not like the new ticketing system developed by Acoustic Research Laboratories. Using an onboard sound meter, the device detects noise events that exceed a predetermined sound pressure level. A 10-second audio/video recording is made of the incident, and an onboard hard drive stores the data for future retrieval and prosecution.
As the system records other noise events as well, don’t go boomin’ your twin fifteens past one of their systems and expect to get away with it.Since certain individuals here at Autoblog have received several “amplified sound” tickets in their younger days and have occasionally taken to the street with open pipes (hey, no one really knows how easy it is to remove the baffles from a Yoshi system until they try), we’ll defer commentary on this device to those who can be a bit more objective. With the number of import cars, diesel pickups, and motorcycles on the road sporting sewer-sized exhausts seemingly increasing every day, it would come as no surprise to find a lot of support for such a system — at least outside of enthusiasts’ circles.
by Eric Bryant
–from Rogue
INSIDE THE BANDIDOS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, THE LARGEST BIKER GANG IN THE WORLD–Rapidly rising through the ranks of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club in the late 90’s, Edward “Connecticut Ed” Winterhalder was one of the most powerful Bandidos in the world at the end of the twentieth century.
Since founding the Oklahoma chapter of the Bandidos in early 1997, “Connecticut Ed” had been regularly assigned important projects by the worldwide leader of the Bandidos, George Wegers. It was not unusual for Winterhalder to organize and establish new Bandido chapters, as well as Bandidos support club chapters, all over the world.
But when assigned the unwanted responsibility of overseeing the Bandidos’ assimilation of a Canadian motorcycle gang known as the Rock Machine in early 2001, “Connecticut Ed” found himself caught between a rock and a hard place.
Teaching ex-Rock Machine members how to be Bandidos was one thing, but doing so while dodging bullets and bombs was another. The new Canadian Bandidos, as members of the Rock Machine, had been embroiled in a deadly war with the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in which 168 people had died since 1994.
Commonly known as hard core biker gangs, the inner workings of motorcycle clubs such as the Bandidos, the Hells Angels, the Outlaws, the Pagans, the Sons of Silence, and the Mongols have until now been a closely guarded secret.
Determined to set the record straight after leaving the club in late 2003 and as a form of therapy, Winterhalder spent almost two years transcribing the memories of his life. Ultimately, his memoirs evolved into a dynamic book called “OUT IN BAD STANDINGS: Inside The Bandidos Motorcycle Club – The Making Of A Worldwide Dynasty”.
Detailing the establishment and growth of the Bandidos organization in Canada, Europe and Oklahoma, this historical expose of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club gives the reader a rare look into the world of today’s 1%er motorcycle gangs, allowing the reader a unique opportunity to ride along as the Bandidos become the dominant international force they are today.
Published by Blockhead City Press ($29.95 – ISBN 0977174700), this 448 page hardcover book contains more than 150 color photographs and sports a dynamic dust cover jacket. “Out In Bad Standings” is available through Barnes & Noble bookstores in the United States, Amazon.com worldwide, Ebay.com worldwide and Chapters bookstores in Canada, and is a must read for every Harley rider on the planet.
For more information:
http://www.blockheadcity.com/outinbadstandings.htm
–from Rogue
WEST COAST CHOPPERS ALIVE AND WELL–Still plugging away at things here. Getting closer to filling “sale” orders and hope to finish out by early summer. Not going to any shows this year to help finish our back log and re group a bit.
Jesse has finished his run on monster garage and is on to doing our own shows produced by our “in house” production company “Pay up sucker”. You might have seen the “history of the chopper”. That is one of the first efforts and we are very happy with the way it turned out. More to come on that arena.
We do have some new products on the cusp of being ready for production. We are promoting our new improved website and will have new parts added as we get time.
We are also will be promoting our ten-day turn around, show-polished motor pricing on line soon as well. I must say things are looking better .
We still have a long way to go to finish all the orders we took during the anniversary sale. We sure do have a lot of loyal customers. The majority say they are willing to wait for the parts. I don’t think anyone on the outside really knows how much work goes into this stuff and what a tremendous value they are getting.. some do …
–SIMO
West Coast Choppers
Long Beach
HOLD ON THERE’S MORE–As you may know I’m working on a noise reg strategy to save lives. To an extent the adage, “Loud Pipes Saves Lives,” is true. We’re performing some initial tests in our Bikernet home town of Wilmington, California. Our building is poised on the edge of an 18-wheeler thoroughfare. We’re going to grab a decibel meter and capture some basic noise readings. We’ll bring you reports as the study continues.
In addition, highly educated Bikernet readers send in their advice and comments. Watch for some of these detailed reports in Special reports in the next couple of days. Thought-provoking material.
On the upbeat side, we’re looking forward to an upcoming meeting with the MRF and Tony Sanfelipo from Michael Hupy’s office in Wisconsin. Hupy has been a Bikernet sponsor for years. He’s an attorney who has defended motorcyclists, the lifestyle, and our right to ride for over 20 years. He’s based in Wisconsin, if you need a good man.
Here’s what’s boiling to the top of the Bikernet Whiskey distillery -kicking out Bikernet Content: Several techs are headed onto the pages, a feature from Von Dutch, the story of Revolution Carbon Fiber Chassis, the secrets behind Dr. Neon, Fiction from UD in India, and half dressed Daytona features. We will also display all the D&D Dyna Exhaust System contestants and take your votes for the bike that deserves that shiny new pipe system.
I know I’m forgetting something, probably a whole list of projects, but I’m fried. It’s whiskey time. Can’t wait to show you the next Bonne Belle tech. It’s coming along. I’m rolling out to Performance Machine next week for brake calipers, rotors and controls. She’s almost a roller. We will also bring you a report on the engine rebuild.
Speaking of She?s, it’s time for some new talent around here, another Girl of Bikernet Feature. Hang on.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
