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SUNDAY CANTINA PHOTO ART EXHIBIT– I took this trip many years ago that I can’t seem to remember any details of but my camera’s eye doesn’t have any problem seeing what went down.
Live Hard,
Whiplash Biker Photog
whiplash@photo.net
HOLLISTER LOOKING GOOD AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!– The Hollister Motorcycle Rally, sponsored by Bikernet.com, known world wide as ?the birthplace of the American biker? is experiencing some super growth. July 11th, 12th, and 13th will be the dates for this annual pilgrimage of bikers from all over the world. 2007 saw the largest crowds ( over 130,000 ) to date with bikers traveling from as far away as France and Australia. The vendors were also up which made Hollister the largest motorcycle marketplace in the west.
2008 is looking like a repeat with more vendors already signed up and the VIP parking passes selling stronger than last year. Horse Power Promotions has added some twists to the VIP parking this year. For one, you receive a free 20.00 event t-shirt, plus you can get a photo with your scooter taken as a souvenir. What has not changed is you still get unlimited bike parking, rally pin, and a bag full of goodies including money saving coupons.
?I think that it is just that we have so much more going on this year than ever before?, stated Seth Doulton of Horse Power Promotions, the events promoter. Horse Power has had more time this year to organize with all the re-start up stuff out of the way from last years rally.
Here is just a short list of some of the events and attractions that will keep the bikers busy over the 3 day weekend. Two great rides each day all starting at Corbin?s factory and organized by Open Roads Motorcycle Tours, Mission Bike Blessing on Sunday, Free motorcycle Thunderdrags Dyno Shootout, Installation Station were you can get goodies bolted on your ride, Jack Daniels Experience, bike builders from all over the US, House of Thunder Harley-Davidson stunt team, and as always Corbin factory tours, 3 Budweiser stages rocking all weekend, and tons of shopping.
Check out www.horsepowerpromotions.com for all the latest info; Or call 805-686-2007
PRO-ONE PERFORMANCE BRAKING– No matter if you?re building a ground up chopper or just want to personalize and your factory ride, PRO-ONE has a unique brake set up to meet your needs. From custom engineered assemblies designed specifically for right side drive machines to an awesome collection of billet front and rear calipers and hangers these components offer the latest in high performance brake technology and sanitary clean appearance.
PRO-ONE also manufactures one of the largest selections of custom rotors. Check out these examples and give them a call at 800-884-4173 for complete details. Be sure to catch their current line of accessories and turn key custom motorcycles at www.pro-one.com
CELEBRATE THE 105TH– with the Harley-Davidson dealers of metro Milwaukee! The Milwaukee Rally joins with Harley-Davidson to present five days of unforgettable; FUN and CELEBRATION over the 2008 Labor Day Weekend. In addition to all the events surrounding the 105th Anniversary of the Motor Company, the Metro Milwaukee dealers have scheduled five days packed with; entertainment, riding, shopping and non-stop fun. In addition the ULTIMATE POKER RUN will be the highlight of the weekend with a shot at a spectacular Grand Prize that will be announced later in the Spring. This activity will be an opportunity to help out a local charity while participating in a great riding experience.
Five locations are the sites of activities on this Labor Day Weekend. Every Site is “ALIVE” with non-stop FREE activities, vendors, entertainment, and refreshments in the Mecca of the motorcycle world.
Milwaukee Harley-Davidson/Buell
11310 W. Silver Spring Road
Milwaukee, WI
Hal’s Harley Davidson/Buell
1925 S. Moorland Road
New Berlin, WI
Suburban Motors
139 N. Main Street
Thiensville, WI
House of Harley-Davidson/Buell
6221 W. Layton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI VIP Packages & Big Wheel Poker Run Packages are now ON SALE! Be sure to purchase yours now as there are only 2,000 VIP Packages available. VIP package includes: the 2008 Official Milwaukee Rally t-shirt, embroidered four-color 2008 patch, 2008 Rocker, Standard Poker run ticket, Metal 2008 Pin, Printed Lanyard, and VIP Laminate.
Big Wheel Poker Run Package Includes: Collectable Pin, Patch, and Ticket Holder, also includes the standard Poker Run Ticket and Dog Tags. $15.00 !!!!- Hurry ONLY 1,000 Available www.milwaukeerally.com.
BRAND NEW SITE! — LifeStyle Cycles? New Web Site Launched!
May 9, 2008, Anaheim, CA: Always the innovators in the industry, LifeStyle Cycles is proud to unveil their brand new, completely redesigned web site; www.lifestylecycles.com, helping make cyberspace a more motorcycle-friendly place.
The new and improved LifeStyle Cycles web site is more than just a cool place to hang out ? much more. The site features an easy to navigate catalog-style showroom with all the motorcycle inventory we carry (updated almost every day), a online photo gallery and News and Events section. By the time you read this, the LifeStyle Cycles online store will be up and running so you can shop LifeStyle cycles from the comfort from your home. It?s the next best thing to being at LifeStyle Cycles shop in person!
You can see the new site for yourself at www.lifestylecycles.com or call LifeStyle Cycles at 714- 490-0155. While the web is cool, nothing can replace the experience of the seeing the shop in person at 1534 N. State College, Anaheim, CA 92806.
?Don?t Just Get A Motorcycle ? Get A LifeStyle!?
MYSTERY NOTE FOUND ON BANDIT’S DESK REGARDING NEW DAVID LETTERMAN CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE– Letterman’s people insist: NO MENTION OF LETTERMAN’S NAME. !! The article’s gonna say : ‘owned by a famous East Coast talk show host w/ a nightly top ten’ or some such nonsense. No cover banner, nothing. Looks like he’s the anti-Leno when it comes to Moto- publicity. M.
DENMARK’S SUPER RALLY ROCKS– 20 000 people came to party in Denmark for the yearly Super Rally.
People from all over Europe and even Japan and USA joined the vikings in 80 degrees weather Jeff Decker and Cole Foster showed some of their master pieces. With their cool and humble approach they made lot of new fans. http://www.superrally.dk/
SHERIFF MEDIA GROUP
S-36030 LAMMHULT
SWEDEN
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PHONE: 46-766 4923 66
MAY 17 – ARMED FORCES DAY FESTIVAL– – Sponsored by Brighthouse Networks, Attorney Nick Athanason, Wild Wing Cafe and Full Throttle Magazine. This is a benefit for the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. There will be three great bands playing all day long: Livewire from 12noon till 1:30pm, The Divebar Stalkers from 2pm till 3:30pm and Kingstreet from 4pm till sundown!
There will be a six class bike show with trophies for 1st and 2nd place and a best in show trophy! Free “Wet Zone” bike Parking, Wing Eating contest, MISS MILITARY BIKINI CONTEST WITH CASH AND PRIZES, and great vendors.
There will be a special Military Tribute with a 21 gun salute, pledge of Allegiance, and a band to play the National Anthem.
There will be a 5 foot tall trophy for the club, organization or riding group that bring the most amount of people.
Their event will be held at Wild Wing Cafe at 9210 Anderson Road in Tampa Florida. For more information call 813-890-9453 or Full Throttle Magazine at 813-814-1424
MAY 18 – FULL THROTTLE AND DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS BIKE DAY – At Knology Field in Dunedin, Florida 373 Douglas Ave. – Come out and see a great game between the Dunedin Blue Jays and the St. Lucie Mets. Game starts at 5pm with the pre-game festivities at 2:30pm. There will be a six Class bike show with first and second place trophies with the awards to be handed out before the game! All bikes who show up will be able to ride out onto the field for the National Anthem and the first pitch by Publisher Paul Allen! $1 beers and $16 all you can eat BBQ which includes the ticket. Bikers get a special ticket price and come out early to enjoys the vendors and a live band before the game! For more info call the Dunedin Blue Jays at 727-738-7029 or Full Throttle at 813-814-1424.
NEW TRIKE FROM IRON HORSE–Don Center has been after perfecting the high powered auto trike for a couple of decades. Some of his trikes are capable of 600 horsepower. Get to Sturgis in 15 minutes from anywhere. This is his latest.
Blues rock icons, Foghat to play the Buffalo Chip– Foghat, a British band known for their American-sounding hard-rock blues-based tunes will open the Legendary Buffalo Chip?s annual concert series on Friday, Aug. 1 during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The band regularly sold out concert venues in the 1970s and has continued a grueling touring schedule since. They scored a hit with their first album with a cover of Willie Dixon?s ?I Just Want To Make Love To You.?
The band has had seven albums go gold or platinum, and their songs and name continue to find their way into contemporary pop culture.
Their hits have become anthems for the motorcycle enthusiasts who annually make the trip to Sturgis for the world?s largest motorcycle rally. Besides the Dixon cover their hits include: ?Slow Ride,? ?Third Time Lucky,? ?Drivin? Wheel,? ?Stone Blue,? ?Sweet Home Chicago,? ?Fool For The City,? ?Slipped, Tripped, Fell in Love,? and ?Step Outside.?
?Foghat?s live show is one of the best and most polished in the business,? said Rod Woodruff, campground owner. ?These guys know how to rock and their music resonates with the motorcycle enthusiasts who come to the Rally. I can?t think of a better way for the Chip to kick off the Chip?s outrageious 2008 lineup than with a healthy Foghat romp.?
Also playing at the Legendary Buffalo Chip this year are: Puddle of Mud, Alice Cooper, Kellie Pickler, Kid Rock, Theory of a Deadman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 3 Doors Down, Finger 11, Sugarland, ZZ Top, Dierks Bentley and Staind. More information is available at www.buffalochip.com
SUPER SPOKE/MESH ROTORS FROM PAUGHCO– Paughco has just introduced a new line of brake rotors and matching pulleys. Featuring Paughco?s renowned quality, direct bolt-on replacement installation and a brilliant fully polished finish the new rotors are designed specifically to fit 1984 and up Big Twins and Sportsters (except Buell and V-Rod) and 2006 and later Dynas fit with cast wheels. You can order either the Super Spoke or Mesh style and get this, they retail for just $108.95! Pulleys are also direct replacements and come fully chrome plated with a retail price of $302.95 When it comes to quality and price these are tough to beat. To order or locate the dealer nearest you call 775-246-5738 or go to www.paughco.com
LEESBURG BIKEFEST REVEALED– We have just created a WebPage that has Pictures and Video of the 2008 Leesburg BikeFest held in Leesburg,Florida.
There are Pictures and Video of Custom Motorcycles, The Rats Hole Bikini Contest and much more. Click on the link below. We hope you enjoy.
http://www.BlingMaster.com/2008leesburgbikefest
S&S? UNVEILS X-WEDGE AT THE ACE CAF?– LA CROSSE WI (May 8, 2008) S&S? Cycle recently unveiled the new S&S X-Wedge? (www.x-wedge.com) engine at the Ace Cafe in London to a large crowd attending the S&S event in accordance with the cafe?s monthly v-twin night. S&S also spent time at the first annual London International Bike Show, held at London?s prestigious Earls Court Exhibition Centre. S&S is celebrating its 50th year in business; ironically the Ace is celebrating 70 years since its inception in 1938.
S&S will continue to support the Ace?s regular v-twin night by giving away product awards to the best v-twin that in attendance that night. The product can be redeemed at local S&S dealers in the UK.
S&S Cycle Director of Business Development, Michael Scaletta said ?The X-Wedge engine is certainly gaining significant interest in the UK; this was obvious to us at the Ace as well as the interest shown at the custom bike show in London. I would like to personally thank the Ace for all that they do including their involvement as an entrant in the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration.?
Ace founder and Managing Director, Mark Wilsmore said ?In our respective anniversary years, we are delighted and proud to be working with the world?s leading v-twin engine manufacturer, and are particularly honored to have been able to unveil the S&S X-Wedge engine at the cafe and present it at the inaugural London International Custom Bike Show. We are also looking forward to attending the S&S 50th celebrations in Wisconsin and being able to participate in this historic event?.
Originally opened in 1938, the Ace Cafe was designed to accommodate the traffic traveling on the then new North Circular Road. Because the cafe was open 24 hours a day it soon started to attract motorcyclists. It became popular with the Ton Up Boys & Rockers in the 1950s and 60s, becoming the local hangout for the petrol heads. Today the refurbished premises attract Rockers and motorcyclists from all over the world who go to the Ace to share stories, fix bikes and experience the legend itself.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month– WASHINGTON, D.C.–Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month was officially launched with a news conference on Thursday, May 1, 2008 on the grounds of the nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Speaking at the event were the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, Rep. Michael C. Burgess M.D. (R-Texas) and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), along with Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters, Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) President Tim Buche and American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman. The gathering of national leaders was organized by the MIC and called attention to the annual spring surge of motorcyclists on America’s highways and encouraged responsible riding and driving by all roadway users.
“As a doctor, I’ve been in plenty of emergency rooms and trauma centers,” said Rep. Burgess, who is a motorcyclist himself. “Take it from me, you don’t want to be involved in a crash of any kind, especially one involving a motorcycle. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For riders, that means ride responsibly. For everyone else on the road, stay alert and don’t let dangerous distractions divert your attention from the road.”
Burgess added that he has introduced a bipartisan bill to fix a loophole in the HIPAA law that allows insurers to deny payment for injuries sustained while engaged in recreational activities like motorcycling.
“There are many other reasons why motorcycles are so popular, but one explanation is simple economics: the rising cost of gas,” said Rep. Giffords. “Motorcycles offer a more fuel efficient and cheaper way of getting around. I am proud that, as a motorcyclist, I am leaving a smaller footprint on our earth by just riding my bike.”
Burgess and Giffords have sponsored a House resolution (H. R. 339) that highlights Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Secretary Peters said, “As a biker myself, I know motorcycle safety begins and ends with riders taking personal responsibility. That means proper training, proper gear, and a DOT-certified helmet every time you ride.”
Speaking on behalf of the AMA’s 290,000 members, Dingman said, “I strongly encourage motorcyclists everywhere to re-familiarize themselves with the basics of safe and responsible riding to get the most out of every trip and arrive at their destinations safely. But it is not only motorcyclists who need to hear our safety message today. Far too many motorcycle crashes are caused by inattentive car drivers who pull into oncoming traffic, often turning into the right-of-way of approaching motorcyclists. With the popularity of motorcycling at an all-time high in America, these crashes often injure or take the life of a friend, family member or co-worker. We urge everyone, no matter what you ride or drive, to focus on the task at hand and be aware of traffic around you, in particular motorcyclists.”
Dingman also encouraged Secretary Peters and the DOT to urge state highway safety offices to do more with federal 402 funds to educate motorists regarding the importance of watching out for motorcycles.
Prior to making their remarks, the leaders shrugged off raindrops from a passing shower to view a motorcycle riding simulator, several late model bikes and the latest protective riding gear. Flanking the assembled group was a detachment of the U.S. Capitol Police Department’s motorcycle corps.
–Drew Gatewood
www.drewsmotorcycleservice.com
SUNDAY JOKE ? I?M FINE— A farmer named Clyde had a car accident. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning Clyde.
“Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine,’?” asked the lawyer.
Clyde responded, “Well, I’ll tell you what happened. I had just loaded my favorite mule, Bessie, into the…
“I didn’t ask for any details”, the lawyer interrupted. “Just answer the question. Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?”
Clyde said, “Well, I had just got Bessie into the trailer and I was driving down the road….”
The lawyer interrupted again and said, “Judge, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, this man told the Highway Patrolman on the scene that he was just fine. Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client. I believe he is a fraud. Please tell him to simply answer the question.”
By this time, the Judge was fairly interested in Clyde’s answer and said to the lawyer, “I’d like to hear what he has to say about his favorite mule, Bessie.”
Clyde thanked the Judge and proceeded. “Well, as I was saying, I had just loaded Bessie, my favorite mule, into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and smacked my truck right in the side. I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other. I was hurting, real bad and didn’t want to move. However, I could hear ole Bessie moaning and groaning. I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans. Shortly after the accident a Highway Patrolman came on the scene. He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her. After he looked at her and saw her condition, he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes.
Then the Patrolman came across the road, gun still in hand, looked at me and said, “How are you feeling?”
“Now…. what the hell would you say?”
How to Build A Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle–THE OFFICIAL RELEASE– The phrase, Bonneville Salt Flats, strikes a chord with any true gear-head. For motorcycle enthusiasts the allure is even stronger. How to Build a Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle documents the construction of ?The Worlds Fastest Panhead,? conceived and assembled by Keith R Ball, former editor of Easyriders magazine and current owner of Bikernet.com, the most popular biker stop on the internet.
Keith walks the reader through all the steps involved in the creation of a true Bonneville Salt Flats motorcycle. From choosing a class to picking a frame, from finding an engine builder to minimizing the aerodynamic drag at 200 miles per hour, Keith and a select band of H-D gear heads grind their teeth and lots of steel throughout the entire process. ?It includes how to make guess-work fly,? Ball said.
A project of this size is bound to suffer setbacks. Keith uses a personal, narrative style to take the readers on a wild ride, through the ups and downs of building The World?s Fastest Panhead. So come along for the ride down to the last ditch pass on the salt with the man who is perhaps the best-known motorcycle journalist.
Available from Wolfgang Publications, order by mail at PO Box 223, Stillwater, MN 55082. By phone at 651-275-0194, or on the web at www.wolfpub.com, priced at $24.95 + $5.50 S&H.
ISBN: 1-929133-51-0
ISBN -13: 978-1-929133-51-2
THERE’S A WRAP–Can’t tell anyone Bikernet or the Cantina Crew didn’t warn or remind you about Mother’s Day. So hopefully you took care of business and can now go for a ride.
I’m going to post the Legends Run coverage either this evening or tomorrow. Then I’ll hit the Chopper Dave X-Wedge Feature next. I noticed it just came out in the Horse, but that’s cool.
Then I need to squeeze more photos out of the Indian Plant so I can write up a complete and stellar story of the new Indian effort on King Mountain in North Carolina. Hang on for that.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
