Hey,
It’s mother’s day and you better be on top of it, or you’re in a lot of trouble. I got a good excuse. I caught a nasty cold on the return trip from Half Moon Bay. So I’ll focus on the Sunday Post while she waits for me to get over the mung.
This week took on the respectful nature for moms. I didn’t receive as vast a gross joke collection. So we’ll be sorta considerate and pack the news with straight bullshit, then hit the barbecue. Ah, but there are a passel of scrumptious girls.
BRASS BALLS BOBBERS COME STANDARD WITH WILWOOD BRAKES– Dar Holdsworth, President of Brass Balls Bobbers, is continuously on the lookout for world-class components to improve the capabilities of their race-inspired Bobbers and Choppers. So it was a no-brainer to add Wilwood Engineering, a NASCAR brake supplier, to the list of upgraded standard equipment.
Wilwood brake kits are engineered to provide superior brake performance and deliver a custom appeal. They not only look good, they stop good too!
?Wilwood delivers outstanding quality and a consistent brake lever. Our customers are really going to enjoy the performance of these new brakes,? said Holdsworth.
From its inception in 1977, Wilwood Engineering has been at the forefront of high performance disc brake technology. As founder and president, Bill Wood?s first brake designs were developed to give stock cars racing on short tracks and super speedways superior braking performance with greater reliability.
Just wanted to let you know that Dain and I are talking about having the IronWorks Brass Balls Bobber Give Away bike at the LA Calender Bike show.
We will be finishing up the Military bike early next week.
Would you be kind enough to run something about the event in the news? It is the “Rock Ride Remember” Rally to support American Veterans. http://www.bransonmotorcyclerally.com/
–Dar
NEW CANTINA MEMBER– Thank you for my recent pass to access the Cantina! I thought I would send you a photo of my scoot here in Oz. It’s the most fun I’ve had on two wheels lately!
Cheers,
–Jim Mitchell, Down Under.
SALUTE TO AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE RALLY– The Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle Rally will be held from 8:00am Thursday, August 28th ? 11:00am Monday, September 1st 2008 in the Northern California town of Tulelake (pronounced ?too-lee-lake.?) in Siskiyou County ? a paradise for motorcyclists. The Tulelake Chief of Police was recently quoted in the Siskiyou Daily News stating, ?We will welcome these people (bikers) with open arms?? After being forced to move the rally from a town where the opposite stance was taken by the police, how?s that for a switch?
The Shasta Rally?s theme is to honor our nation?s service people & to celebrate our freedom to ride our motorcycles anywhere we want. The AVTT (American Veterans Traveling Tributes) will be displayed at the entrance to the venue where the entire public can pay their respects. The Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle Rally is an adult event. ALL bikes are welcome. You must be 18+ to pay to come inside the venue.
Our bands & event schedule are off the hook! The riding in the region is second to none with Crater Lake on breathtaking Hwy 62 just a 90 minute ride away. Biker bull busting & old school rodeo games along with a corset contest, arm wrestling contest, a ride-in bike show & aOur bands & event schedule are off the hook! The riding in the region is second to none with Crater Lake on breathtaking Hwy 62 just a 90 minute ride away. Biker bull busting & old school rodeo games along with a corset contest, arm wrestling contest, a ride-in bike show & a tattoo contest provides vacationing bikers the fun stuff they enjoy. Prizes & trophies will be awarded. We will also have several top motorcycle builders displaying their art.
On Saturday, the patriotic theme of the Rally will be emphasized. To cap off the patriotic theme of the day, living legend, Charlie Brechtel & the Charlie Brechtel Band & Heidi Newfield, the former lead singer of Trick Pony, will be headlining at the EZJ Concert Field ? a venue that will accommodate 7,000. Between Charlie?s & Heidi?s performances, military veteran speakers will address the crowd including the co-founder of Operation Gratitude, a charity held in the highest regard in the military community. Incredible musicians are scheduled every night. Friday night is 60s night & Wild Child & the Grass Roots are headlining. Sunday, we will be presenting ThunderHerstruck & James Intveld / Choppertown.
Following our headliners? shows, the party can move back in to the Wings2Fly Saloon ? a 12k square ft. indoor biker bar staffed by the hottest lookin friendliest bartenders & cocktail waitresses in the business. We also have awesome bands booked to play in the bar including our high octane ?house band,? National Dust & the So CAL biker blues band, ?Give Me Back My Wig.?
The Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle Rally will not be a slick corporate bike show or a biker boutique taking place in a community that discriminates against bikers. Folks who attend the 2008 rally will be talking about this rally for years to come & telling everyone, ?You shoulda been there!? Don?t miss out. Purchase your tickets now. We offer discounts to groups of 10 or more. To learn more about what is destined to become the premiere true motorcycle rally that always gives bikers their money?s worth & an opportunity to gather as a united community to pay their respects to our nation?s military & celebrate the joy of riding, visit our website @ www.shastasalutetoamerica.com or call 877-688-4229. Watch for the June issue of Thunder Press & ?Lo Down? Dan Parker?s story of the Rally?s evolution.
–Klamath Falls, Oregon ? 800-275-0982
SPECTRO OILS HITS THE SALT FLATS– Spectro Sponsors the BUB Racing Antique Class later this summer in Utah at the infamous Bonneville Salt Flats.
Brookfield, CT? Spectro Oils of America sponsors the antique award this August at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Four years ago BUB Racing, promoters of the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials, made history by offering motorcyclists an opportunity to attempt land speed records at their own event, one specifically tailored to the needs of motorcycles. Both the F?d?ration Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) sanctioned the event and participated in the officiating of the World and National Records. An unprecedented 8 world records and 22 national records were set at the premier event.
By the close of the 2007 BUB Racing event, growth and records were the common theme. Event growth has come from a significant increase of participants from countries spanning the globe including; France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and Australia plus ever-increasing participation by our countries homegrown talent. The total number of entries last year had risen to 384 entrants, and between them, 53 AMA records took their place in the history of speed. ?Spectro Oils is proud to be a sponsor of this epic event. The Flats have become more than a place to set records; the Flats are now the place for industry veterans and new comers to come together. Share our passion for motorcycles in this place unlike any other? said Dave Miller, President, Spectro. ?Whether on the street, track or Flats, Spectro loves the sport and will continue to support worthy events like the BUB Speed Trials? finished Miller. Land Speed Racing is a unique sport, held in a landscape so alien that there are only a handful of places on the planet that are able to provide the conditions needed to attempt these types of records. Bonneville has historically been the proving ground for these machines and through the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials; the motorcycling industry is able to truly shine on its own. More participants are crossing the bridge from other racing disciplines such as drag racing, speedway and flat track to tackle one of the most historical racing surfaces on earth. What?s more, this unique world of land speed racing is not just limited to those contending for records. This event provides the opportunity for individuals to run their street legal bikes on the salt for that coveted timing slip and to get a little taste of the salt. Spectro Oils and Bub Speed Trials welcome you to see and experience the Flats for yourself. While you?re there, we?re confident you?ll enjoy being part of the fastest motorcycle sport on the planet! Spectro brands are manufactured and marketed by Intercontinental Lubricants Corp. of Brookfield, CT, ILC, one of the world?s foremost manufacturers and packagers of quality lubricants.
For more information on Spectro Oils, please visit: www.spectro-oils.com
NEWS ABOUT SAMANTHA “SAM” MORGAN– On April 24th, 2008, Samantha Morgan, also known as Sam Morgan Storm passed away at her farm in West Palm Beach, Florida, due to complications from the numerous back inquires and broken bones she had sustained in her long, illustrious career with the Wall of Death. She was 53.
Her oldest, and close friend, Thomas “Criminal” Cavanaugh is handling all of the arrangements for a Life Celebration to be held on
Saturday, May 24, at the
VFW Hall 2:00pm-6:00pm
1126 Clare Ave.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.
Food donations for this memorial are greatly appreciated.
Criminal can be reached at on his cell #561-236-6235
If anyone would like to send flowers, cards or letters, please address them to:
The Fraternal Order of Eagles
2500 North Military Trail Suite 105
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Attention: Thomas Cavanaugh, Secretary.
Samantha Morgan Storm is one of the pioneers of modern motorcycling women. She loved the excitement, the travel, the people and the worlds her famous Indian motorcycles carried her to, all within that Thrill Arena. She will be deeply missed by so many.
–Catherine “Katmandu” Palmer
So FLA.
Ultimate Sportster Oil Pump Mounting Kit– No matter if you?re a full time wrench or just need to remove your Sporty?s oil pump for repairs or replacement, these Oil Pump Mounting Kits from James Gaskets will insure a perfect fit and leak free seal when refitting the pump. Manufactured to James? world renowned standards for quality, fit and function the kits are designed for use on 1991-2008 Sportster? models.
Each kit includes James? durable molded rubber over steel oil pump gasket for a positive, long-lasting seal, dedicated O-ring and clip. Sportster Oil Pump Mounting Kits retail for just $12.95 and are available from James direct or James Gaskets dealers worldwide.
For complete details contact James Gaskets direct at 775-246-2220 or check out their entire line up at www.jamesgaskets.com
WHERE THE AMATEURS GO TO BE JUDGED BY THE PROS– Metzeler?s Custom Bike Contest To ROAR INTO Sturgis For SIXTH Consecutive Year .
ROME, GA ? May 1, 2008 Calling all amateurs! If you?re an aspiring amateur builder ready to show off your skills this is your chance. Join Metzeler on Tuesday, August 5th for one of the Sturgis Rally?s signature events: the Metzeler Custom Bike Contest. Back for its sixth consecutive year, this is the industry?s best V-twin custom builder competition, with incredible guest judges and one-of-a-kind prizes. In addition, Metzeler has partnered with the Custom Bike Association to implement more standardized judging procedures, elevating the competition to a whole new level.
The Custom Bike Contest will again offer some of the finest prizes at the rally: a trip to Metzeler Headquarters in Germany and the Faakersee Bike Week in neighboring Austria, an American Iron feature story, a once-in-a-lifetime apprenticeship with building legend Eddie Trotta, an appearance in Metzeler?s 2008 marketing materials, tires, merchandise and more. Of course, you?re going to have to impress some pretty tough critics. Working in conjunction with Master Judge Robert Filla, this year?s judging panel is an impressive who?s who of American custom building: Metzeler Custom Bike Contest spokesman Eddie Trotta, Donnie Smith, Paul Cox, plus guest judge Chris Maida of American Iron and more. Each one will bring years of experience to the task at hand: the battle for Best in Class and, ultimately, Best of Show. And don?t worry ? the ever-popular People?s Choice Award will be back, too!
The 6th Annual Metzeler Sturgis Custom Bike Contest will be held Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 in the Thunderdome at Thunder Road, 3 miles east of Sturgis at 12990 State Hwy 34. Open registration from 8 a.m., doors open at 9, awards start at 5 p.m. For more information, including contest rules and registration forms, visit www.us.metzelermoto.com/sturgis
NEWS FROM SUCKER PUNCH SALLY BOSS– A few pieces of news that we have lately are the signing of three new Dealerships, all Rossmeyer’s, Southern Thunder in Mississippi, Destination Boston, and Destination Daytona will all be carrying our bikes. Grand opening for Mississippi, May, 16,17. Boston Opening, May 24,25, 26. You may want to mention in your article that my 63 Panhead that you “picked on” While you all were out here, ran flawlessly in Half moon. Thank you very much. Had a great time riding on that trip. Sure am glad I made that ride, won’t forget it along time and hey, I came home with a Crocker. Not bad. Take care Keith. Thanks for showing us around your place, one of the highlights of the trip.
–Christian
Suckerpunch Sallys
CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE DRAGS WEEKEND– Looking for a fun way to spend your May long weekend? Why not take a trip up the gorgeous Fraser Canyon to Ashcroft for the Season Opener of the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association’s Drag Specialties/Parts Canada All Bike Drag Series at Eagle Motorplex (www.eaglemotorplex.com) on May 17-18th.
The battle for the 2008 championships begins in Ashcroft on May 17-18th at a race you don’t want to miss! Come check out everything from 8 second Pro Street bikes to the Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Series with Top Fuel Nitro Harley’s burning up the quarter mile at over 200 mph. Walk around the pits and meet the racers and crew that make it all happen!
On the way up you can stop by the Log Cabin Pub (www.logcabinpub.com) in Spences Bridge and say hello to John & Laurie Kingston, our BCCOM Reps for the area and grab a bite to eat. On race weekends CMDRA racers & fans can enjoy a 12″ pizza and a pitcher of beer for only $18.00.
After a day spent watching the most exciting motorcycle drag racing in Canada you can drop by the local watering hole, The Oasis, in the neighbouring town of Cache Creek for some good company and refreshments. There are several reasonably priced motels & hotels nearby if you’d like to spend the night. Of course, no trip to the area is complete without a visit to Horstings Farm Market (www.horstingfarms.com) to enjoy some of the best homemade soup and sandwiches you will ever have in a beautiful setting….not to mention their delicious fresh-baked pies!
Admission into the drags is $20.00 for the day or $30.00 for the weekend. If you’re feeling adventurous you can test your own metal by participating in the CMDRA’s FREE race school on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. If you like it and decide you’d like to continue racing for the weekend it is only $25.00 to enter the Street or Hot Harley classes. More info on class specs can be found on the CMDRA website at www.cmdra.com. Just click on “Rulebook”
Saturday
9:00am – FREE Race School, sponsored by Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada & the Trev Deeley Foundation
9:30am – Test & Tune
12:30pm – Qualifying starts
Sunday
10:00am – Test & Tune
12:30am – 1st round of Eliminations start
For more information please contact:
Shannon McNeney or Adele Tompkins
Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association
Phone: (604) 580-9008 or 1-877-580-9008
Email: info@cmdra.com
SUNDAY BIKERNET REPORT FROM IRAQ– Got this short note and the pic from a guy I know currently on bike patrol in Iraq, figured you’d like it for Bikernet.
Originally Posted by WorldRover1
Uuuuuugh!!!! The military always finds a way to take the fun things! Here I am (Worldrover1) somewhere in Iraq about to embark on a Long Range Recon Patrol. I am loaded down with an MP5-SD, slicenced SBR, plenty of ammo, a few anti-pursuit mines and a few “lickys & chewys” and H2O for the week long affair. And if you think riding all night is stressful……try doing it with night vision and oh, by the way……..anyone who sees you is gonna try to kill you!!! Can I officially call this an “Extreme Sport”……oh well, I am happy with the title….ADVenture Rider.
Oh, our moto down here in Iraq…….”Ride it like you stole it”!!!
–from Jaq
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