Life was calm here in San Pedro, California, just south of downtown Los Angeles on the coast. I moved into a seaside ghetto to escape Easyriders politics, write books, semi-retire and chase women. This was designed to be a low stress move. We restored a 1937 bungalow over looking the harbor and all was at peace for a couple of months.
I’ve been here almost 4.5 years. Thought I’d never move again. Fat chance. I suspect women have something to do with it, but I’m still scrambling to untangle the clues. There’s calm and sirene Sin Wu, jealous Layla, I try to keep them separated, and Coral, the bouncy, milky, voluptious blond. I thought I was doing good to keep a redhead out of the passionate mix.
We better roll with the news. It’s packed with Daytona tidbits as the event unfolds. I’ll tell you more at the end:
DAYTONA BIKE WEEK OFF TO SLOW START–The 63rd Bike Week in Daytona Beach seemed to be getting off to a slow start. The weather was cool.
A lot of motorcycles loaded down were spotted South of Daytona as were those on trailers indicating some had chose to go to other spots before visiting the Famous Beach.
Actually it was a benefit, as you could get around and even find parking spaces. We started at the Last Resort in Port Orange and worked our way North on US1.
One of the first things we do, when we hit town, is pick up the Pocket Guides and event fliers that are strewn all over the place. So many things to do, it takes a little planning.
We made it out to Softtails on Rt. 92 in Deland for the Fat Biker Tricycle Races. Give the guys a few hours to warm up and have a few beers. Then they break out three brand new tricycles put ’em to the test.
Surprising how much fun you can have when you mix wheels, beer and women together OH YEA.
Though there are things going on daily, damn, I love shooting the women doing the oil, cream corn, spaghetti, or cole slaw wrestling. Which wet t-shirt or no t-shirt contest do I attend? Decisions, Decisions. Decisions.
I am sure I will figure it out so keep checking back.
–ROGUE
Check the first Rogue, Daytona Report, which should see the home page today.
CHEAP CHOPPER BIBLE–By Timothy Remus. Choppers don’t have to cost $30,000. In fact, a chopper built from the right parts can be assembled for as little as $5,000. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of FOUR inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish sequences photographed in the shops of Tom Summers, Donnie Smith, Brian Klock and Dave Perewitz.
Least expensive is the metric chopper, based on a Japanese 4-cylinder engine and transmission installed in an hardtail frame. Next up, price wise, are 2 bikes built using Buell/Sportster drivetrains. The recipe here s simple, combine one used Buell or Sportster with a hardtail frame for an almost instant chopper. The big twin chopper is the least cheap of the 4, yet it?s still far less expensive than most bikes built today.
Cheap Chopper uses 144 pages and over 400 color images to completely explain each assembly. Available for $24.95 + $5.50 S&H from Wolfgang Publications, 217 Second Street N., Stillwater, MN 55082. Order from the web at wolfgangpublications.com or by phone at651.275.9411.
DAYTONA HEALTH WARNING–Another Bike Week has arrived.But friends, Romans and motorcyclists, lend me your ears.The American Tinnitus Association is warning even recreational bikers that the ringing they hear might be from more than cell phones. Riders are at increased risk of developing tinnitus — an incessant buzzing, whistling or ringing in the ears.
“I got that,” said Panhead, a 51-year-old member of the Daytona Beach Outlaws, as he sipped a beer on Main Street. “But it’s from working in factories and steel mills in Pennsylvania.”
Experts say prolonged exposure to any 90-decibel sound, including motorcycles, can cause gradual hearing loss. A city motorcycle noise report released in 2001 recorded decibel levels as high as 120. Regular exposure of anything 110 or higher, for as little as one minute, can risk permanent hearing loss.
By RAY WEISSStaff Writer
–from Rogue
BURY ME IN A PANHEAD–I have had my home made pan box all ready for the past 5 years and then I see this mess. Oh well, so much for spending eternity in a unique space. Gotta start some creative thinking again.
–TBear
http://www.bikerashes.com
ANOTHER REASON TO JOIN BANDIT’S CANTINA–This week we’re launching another Bandit Life and Times, The 22nd Chapter of the Chance Hogan first book, and a rare historic glimpse into “Colors Magazine”. Even before Easyriders there was a eastern mag devoted to outlaw club life. It lasted less than a year beginning in ’71. Check it out in the Cantina.
COWBOY BOOTS– A Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put onhis cowboy boots. He’d asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little bootsstill didn’t want to go on. Finally, by the time the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat.
She almost cried when the little boy said, “Teacher, they’re on the wrong feet.”
She looked and sure enough, they were. It wasn’t any easierpulling the boots off than it was putting them on. She managed to keep her cool as together they worked to get the bootsback on – this time on the right feet.
He then announced, “These aren’t my boots.”
She bit her tongue rather than get right in his face and scream, “Why didn’t you say so?” like she wanted to. And, once again she struggledto help him pull the ill-fitting boots off his little feet.
Just about as the boots were off, he added, “They’re my brother’s boots.My Mom made me wear ’em.”
Now she didn’t know if she should laugh or cry. But, she mustered up thegrace and courage she had left to wrestle the boots on his feet yet again.
Helping him into his coat, she asked, “Now,where are your mittens?”
He said, “I stuffed ’em in the toes of my boots.”
Her trial starts next month.
–from Chris T.
REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT NYLON BANNERS–Don’t be like my friend Rick – he dumped his shiny new Road King in the middle of Main Street in Daytona because he forgot to remove the disc brake lock from his front rotor. Actually, you don’t want to be like Rick for several reasons…
That said, here’s an eye-catching orange nylon flag like they use to warn flight crews of locking pins. It works great for disc brake locks. If you don’t have a disc brake lock, you could have your ol’ lady clip it to her bra.
Whatever.
http://www.thepilotsnest.com/pilot%20supplies/prods/PN-586.html
–Rogue
?Every motorcycle rider can benefit from additional training and development of riding skills,? said Dave Koenings, Harley-Davidson director of Rider?s Edge. ?Whether you?re an existing rider, a returning rider or a newer rider, the Skilled Rider Course gives all motorcyclists a way to improve riding skills in a controlled setting.?
Several Harley-Davidson dealers, who currently offer the Rider?s Edge New Rider Course, are preparing to offer the Skilled Rider Course starting this summer. Similar to the Rider?s Edge New Rider Course, the Skilled Rider Course uses the proven curriculum of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation?s (MSF) Experienced Rider Course (ERC) Suite. Additionally, all Skilled Rider Course instructors are MSF and Harley-Davidson certified.
?Harley-Davidson wants to help equip riders at every skill level for a safe riding experience,? said Koenings. ?Offering continued rider training is one of the steps the company has taken to accomplish that end.?
The Rider?s Edge Skilled Rider Course takes place in the dealership and at nearby range facilities, with class sizes ranging from six to twelve students. Lasting approximately seven hours, the course includes interactive exercises and plenty of riding practice.
Rider?s Edge, the Harley-Davidson Academy of Motorcycling, currently offers three training courses: the New Rider Course, the Skilled Rider Course and the Group Riding Course. For more information on Rider?s Edge courses throughout the country, please visit www.ridersedge.com.
GUNS vs DOCTORS– a. The number of physicians in the United States is 700,000
b. Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year is 120,000.
c. Accidental deaths per physician is .171. (US Dept. of Health & Human Services)
THINK ABOUT THIS: a. The number of gun owners in the US is 80,000,000 (yes, eighty- million!).
b. The number of accidental gun deaths per year (all age groups) is 1,500.
c. The number of accidental deaths per gun owner is .0000188.sistically, doctors are about 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners.
FACT: NOT EVERYONE HAS A GUN, BUT ALMOST EVERYONE HAS A DOCTOR.
Alert your friends to this threat. We must ban doctors before this gets out of hand.
As a public health measure I have withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear that the shock could cause people to seek medical attention.
–from CarlR
SPEAKING OF DOCTORS– One day, in line at the company cafeteria, Bob says to Stanley, behind him,”My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a doctor.”
“Listen, you don’t have to spend that kind of money,” Stan replies. “There’s adiagnostic computer down at WalMart. Just give it a urine sample and the computer’ll tell you what’s wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and costs ten dollars…a lot cheaper than a doctor.”
So Bob deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to WalMart. He deposits ten dollars, and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits. Ten seconds later, the computer ejects a printout:
“You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in two weeks.”
That evening while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Jack began wondering if the computer could be fooled. He mixed some tap water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter, and masturbated into the mixture for good measure.
Bob hurries back to WalMart, eager to check the results. He deposits ten dollars, pours in his concoction, and awaits the results.The computer prints the following:
1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener.
2. Your dog has ringworm. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo.
3. Your daughter has a cocaine habit. Get her into rehab..
4. Your wife is pregnant. Twins. They aren’t yours. Get a lawyer.
5. If you don’t stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better.
Thank you for shopping at WalMart
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