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COME ON DOWN TO BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK–Hey Y?all…this saturday, May 3rd, at Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Alabama. I’ll be riding my Orange and Black (yeah) #798….y’all are welcome in my pit anytime.
http://www.barbermotorsports.com/ Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a WORLD RENOWNED facility. I cant believe they let scruffy old bastards like me thru the gate, much less on the track!…..the Museum alone is worth the trip.
This is a WERA Vintage / Sportsman event. We have recruited brethren from another racing organization, AHRMA, to attend as well….ALOT of work has gone into getting as many Vintage bikes on the track as possible…..Saturday is all Vintage races….9 of them. Practice before lunch, races after, till 5 or 6….practice starts at 8. then on Sunday, the young bucks and future AMA pros (some current pro) take to the track…. Truly a mix of the old and the new, creating an event that should be interesting for any motorcylist. Pits are wide open. Your ticket thru the gate ($20 I think) is an all access pass (museum is xtra 10).
FL EXTENDED BAGS FROM TRASK PERFORMANCE—Just when you thought you had your bagger right where you want it, Trask Performance has to come along and introduce these extremely cool, EXTENDED FL BAGS. Sleek yet aggressive in appearance the new bags will change the personality of any bagger more than just about any other bolt on modification you can make. Fabricated rough and rugged, high quality fiberglass, the bags are as durable and user friendly as they are eye catching. Did I say User Friendly? You bet. The new gags are full depth providing substantially more storage space than units that are simple add on with stock capacity.
Trask EXTENDED FL BAGS are easily installed and utilize your stock lids, latches and lid mounting hardware. Additionally they can be ordered with round dual, single or no exhaust cut outs. Trask extended bags are supplied in a gelcoat finish ready for prep and paint. Call Trask Performance direct at 623-879-8488. Better yet catch the bags and Trasks ?s revolutionary line of HD turbo systems at www.TurboYourHarley.com
ASSALT WEAPAN FEATURED IN AUSTRALIA–Congratulations on the very cool article in HEAVY DUTYmagazine about the Assalt Weapan, and your 5Ball Teameffort out in Bonneville last September. I’d seenlittle snippets in the various motorcyclepublications, but this was the real deal. Greatcoverage for you and Bikernet, which couldn’t havebeen bestowed on a more worthy group.
I hope you and Nyla are well, prospering, and havingfun with life.
Michael Hearle
BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO / 5-1-08CRITICAL DATA MODULE (CDM) / MULTI-FUNCTION LED GAUGE—Rivera Primo’s state-of-the-art CDM “Critical Data Module” multi-function LED gauge incorporatesspeedometer (MPH only), bar graph tachometer, red-line shift indicator, neutral light, high beamindicator, oil pressure, odometer, trip indicator and battery condition in one bright, easy-to-read gauge. This allows the rider to be aware, with a single glance, of the most critical information needed for safe riding.
Not just another pretty face housed in a chromed body, this module also features adjustable tach graph, adjustable shift indicator & auto night-dimming. Turn signal indicators are coupled to vehicle speed, emulating the auto cancel features of stock H-D models. Also included is the speedometer sensor, which plugs into the transmission case. Holes on the back plate enableyou to easily fabricate mounting suitable to your tastes.
Rivera Primo’s “CDM”, an awful lot of info for not-so-big bucks !!
Part No. 1096-0001
Description Rivera Primo’s Multi-Function CDM
MSRP $ 266.67
For this & other fine products contact:
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12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com
BACK PANEL VIEW : Gauge measures 5-1/4″ long x 1-1/4″ thick Mounting holes on back plate are 1-1/8″ on center
SPEEDO SENSOR: The speedo sensor must be installed into the trans speedo sensor boss
NEW CHEIFS AT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE—Indian Motorcycle Chairman, Stephen Julius, announced last month that two motorcycle industry executives have been appointed to serve senior roles within the Company. The new chiefs currently working in the Kings Mountain headquarters include Chris Bernauer, General Manager and Nick Glaja, VP of Engineering.
General Manager Chris Bernauer is a lifetime motorcycle enthusiast and has been riding since he was 10 years old. Prior to joining Indian, Chris spent over 11 years with Harley-Davidson, working his way from Powertrain Development Engineer to Platform Director for the Sportster. Chris? early years in manufacturing began at Toyota Motor Maufacturing as a Manufacturing Specialist in the Powertrain Division. His expertise in the Cruiser motorcycle market and his proven management abilities make him an ideal candidate to lead the company back into the marketplace.
According to Chris, ?I?m excited about the challenges and opportunities ahead of us. Indian Motorcycle is a great brand with passionate customers. We have an outstanding team of industry veterans in place and are well on our way to putting Indian back into its rightful place as the leader in the Cruiser market?.
VP of Engineering, Nick Glaja?s career spans 27 years. Nick is well respected in the industry, having engineered for some of the giants in the motorcycle world. Nick most recently served as the Principal Engineer of Powertrain Technology at Harley-Davidson. Prior to that, he was Powertrain Group Manager at Victory Motorcycles. He comments that ?being involved with the rebirth of Indian Motorcycle is the most exciting and challenging opportunity of my career. Everything we are going to build in the future is going to grow from a sound engineering foundation and my first goal is to provide just that. Only after that can we deliver the products deserving to carry the Indian Motorcycle Brand?
According to Company Chairman, Stephen Julius, ?This is an exciting time in our company?s future. We are proud to have successfully recruited a staff of world-class motorcycle executives who are diligently at work right now restoring our iconic brand.?
Indian Motorcycle? Company and Iconic American Brands Announce New Apparel Collection
Indian Motorcycle? Company is pleased to announce that it has set up a new company named Iconic American Brands, which will develop and distribute a collection of apparel and related products under the Indian Motorcycle brand. This new company is headed by apparel industry veteran Steve Miska. The premier collection is scheduled to debut in January 2008 for Fall 2008 deliveries.
The collection will feature performance apparel and premium sportswear which pays tribute to the heritage of the brand. Embodying the freedom of spirit and adventure associated with motorcycling, the Indian Motorcycle apparel collection offers an exciting new lifestyle brand for the motorcycle aficionado and spectator alike.
The Indian Motorcycle apparel collection will target Indian Motorcycle dealerships and their distributors, as well as select department and specialty stores.
Reserve your 2009 Indian Chief at www.indianmotorcycle.com.
Indian has enlisted industry-leading experts to develop a world class product that fulfills the promise of the Indian brand. We are creating worthy successors to the legendary motorcycles that captured the world?s imagination. We are doing it with the same commitment to performance, handcrafted quality and advanced technology that has made Indian a world-renowned name for 106 years.
Previously, we communicated that the bikes would debut by the end of the 2007 calendar year. As we near that milestone, we have discovered we need more time to deliver a product that will meet our expectations and yours. We are currently aiming at production in the second or third quarter of 2008. Our timing is based on manufacturing a premium quality product. Only when this goal is accomplished will we introduce Indian back into the marketplace.
We ask for your patience as we re-launch America?s First Motorcycle and bring the legend back to the motorcycle industry.
Indian Motorcycle is pleased to announce the winners of our slogan contest!
We received thousands of impressive entries.Below is a list of our five finalists & their contributions:
?Let the Spirit Ride?
Submitted by Jerry Horch
Cape Coral, FL
?Hail to the Chief?
Submitted by Harold Buchanan
Charlotte, NC
?America?s Original Motorcycle?
Submitted by Belinda Abendschein
Waterford, WI
?Before Indian, there were only bicycles?
Submitted by Earl Bernal
San Jose, CA
?Old School, New Cool?
Submitted by John Kerr
Kings Mountain, NC
ONSITE PSC– introduces a new twist on our proven Spill Containment line of products! RESPONDER Series has been improved to better contain the Decontamination procedures in the field. It’s the same, quick-deploying unit, and now, with an “continuous containment” feature, that doesn’t allow washdown fluids to leak in between Decon Stations.
The “Flap” is done in a bright Red Color, so Responders can see through the face shields (most cases, there are two) and distinguish where to step-over, and into the next stage. It also acts as the cover between units, and the “hook-loop” attachment secures ONSITE units from “sliding” that can occur when the Primary (Ground tarp) containment becomes wet, usually due to wash down solution getting past the containment unit. There is also adequate space, we call the “Thru-Slot” so water hoses can pass underneath, without compromising the space within the ONSITE unit, or having to drag hose around the perimeter
Deployment is extremely simple, and uses no hardware or tools. Using the Containment Cover, assembling the standard Three-Stage De con Station, can take ONE Responder Crew member less than Five (5) minutes to set up. Not Bragging. Just the facts
ALSO, with our “Softsidez” design, if your Responder attendant needs to “reach-in” to scrub another body part, our sidewalls are flexible, and forgiving enough to stay up and rebound when that “deep reach is needed.
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KICK ASPHALT WITH D&D?s BANDIT KIT– We all have the need for speed and D&D?s Bandit Kit delivers more horsepower, better throttle response and gobs of torque? just what the doctor ordered. Bandit did a deal with ?The Pope of Pipe? for all of the Bikernet members and got them a 15% off promotion. But more about that later.
D&D?s New Bandit Kit will push you way-back on your seat. It just makes that much power. Bandit got 20 more ponies when he installed it on his Harley-Davidson fuel injected bagger.
How hard was it to make this gain in performance? It was easy; but don?t take our word for it, Bandit documented it.
Bandit Improve His Performance By 20HP!
Bandit took the challenge and hooked the kit up to his black bagger. Results? More power and more torque. Read his tech tip and see if your fuel injected Harley could benefit for it. Click it here for the Bandit?s D&D tech tip.
The Bandit Kit comes with a D&D performance exhaust pipe, high-flow air cleaner and Zipper?s Performance ThunderMax with AutoTune tuner. And we will provide a 15% discount just by mentioning the Bandit Kit!
D&D Pipes Are Easy To InstallInstallation is a snap with D&D pipes. Our friend Rogue takes you through an installation tech tip. He did his in an afternoon and was surprised and pleased with the results. Click it here for Rogue?s installation tech tip.
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All the experts agree that the most cost effective upgrade to your motorbike is a performance pipe, a free-flowing air cleaner and a tune up. The Bandit Kit delivers it all in one easy to use and to install package from D&D Performance Enterprise.
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The Zipper?s Performance ThunderMax with AutoTune tuner calibrates itself so you don?t need to put your bike on a dyno. That saves time and money. Also, if you add more go-fast parts, it knows it and modifies itself. Fast, efficient and easy to use – that’s the D&D way.
So call the D&D team today at 817-834-8961 or get more information by clicking here and start making horsepower gains tomorrow.
MR. KELLY PROMOTED AT S&S– S&S Cycle is pleased to announce the promotion of Howard Kelly to Communications Manager. Howard joined S in December of 2004, after spending eight years as the editor of HOT BIKE and STREET CHOPPER Magazines, two years on HOT ROD BIKES Magazine and just over one year at MOTORCYCLIST Magazine. He started out as the Customer Support Communications Specialist, his focus heavy on the creation of S Service Manuals. Through his time at S, Kelly has gravitated to handling media and advertising, in addition to overseeing web and video production. Drawing heavily on his publishing background, Kelly is well-suited to supply information to magazines that is to the point, and ready for their publications. ?When the opportunity to move to La Crosse and work for S&S came along I was very excited. I have used S parts on my bikes for as long as I have owned v-twins, and had visited the Viola facility countless times over the years. It, as well as the S name, were iconic in my mind, and now having the opportunity to be part of the management team at a company that I believe in completely, is a true blessing!? said Kelly. ?I am thankful for the support and guidance the other management team members have offered me over the years and hope to be able to do the same for others in the future.?
?Howard Kelly has been instrumental in nearly all of our marketing endeavors the past several years,? said S president Brett Smith. ?His role in overseeing the logistics for our upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration and his coordination of the recent S Emissions Summit, hosted here in La Crosse are prime examples of the value he offers S and our industry.? Smith went on to say, ?It is with great pleasure that I announce Howard?s promotion to Communications Manager?a critical role in our industry leading company.? Kelly, who started riding a motorcycle at age eight, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but moved to Southern California to pursue his dream of working at a motorcycle magazine. He now lives in Onalaska, Wisconsin with his wife Marcia. Kelly has embraced the community and holds a seat as a Supervisor in the Town of Onalaska and another seat on the Board of Directors for Oktoberfest in La Crosse. Howard and Marcia spend their free time motorcycling, bicycling, kayaking and still getting acquainted with the southwestern Wisconsin area.
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BRASS BALLS BOBBERS TAKES WELDING TO AN ART FORM—Sam Wills, Master Fabricator for Brass Balls Bobbers, hand builds the custom-production bobber motorcycles for Darwin Motorcycles. Each frame is built with 1-inch diameter by .156-inch wall D.O.M. tube with a 1026 medium carbon steel that is easy to weld and machine.
Sam comes from a top fuel racing background and uses the fabrication techniques to hand weld and hand fit frames that are the straightest and strongest frames available today.
Each frame is TIG welded. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas welding and is also called Heliarc?.TIG is used by Sam because it is precise and provides a perfect finish that requires little to no finish work. It is an ideal process for Brass Balls Bobbers. Many enthusiasts have commented that the frame welds are pieces of art and really show the craftsman work of the entire motorcycle.
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THAT?S IT–I received a tech from Wolfgang Publications; I?ll post that tomorrow. Bandit didn?t send me anything else so I guess I?ll just clean house till Bandit gets home? Have a great weekend!
Layla
