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THE BEST OF THE BEST ENGINES CONFIGURATIONS FROM JIMS, THE EVO TWIN CAM PROJECT BY PAUL PLATTS–I?m hoping to get it running by July.
I focused quite a bit of energy on picking the right group of manufacturers to work with. I?ve worked at JIMS for almost 14 years. Jim, and JIMS has made a big impact on my belief of supporting American Quality Manufacturers, especially in our industry. That being said, with the exception of the Ceriani front end by Storz ? all the parts are made in the U.S.A. ? American Pride!
The Frame is an Evo based rigid made by Chopper Guys ? Great Quality product. Big Jim hooked me up with the 120 cubic inch JIMS Evo Mount Twin Cam, and a JIMS Six Speed.
Barnett makes a belt drive with lock up clutch that is rock solid, and perfect match for the JIMS engine and trans.
All the parts were powdercoated by Ikon wrinkle black, meant to contrast with the frame & sheetmetal that will eventually be a reflective silver with simple pin striping.
To finish it off, last week I just put on the new Vance & Hines Competition exhaust. Super light!
Jim let me hop on the lathes and mills at lunch ? so I machined up the clip on drag bars, axle spacers, seat brackets, etc? I?ve enjoyed learning this side of it, cool stuff.
I spent the last few weeks drawing up some basic parts in the computer?brackets for license plate, key switch, fender tabs, oil tank mounts,etc? and then E-mailed the files to my college buddy Jason & Josh at Colarado WaterJet. within a week, everything arrived!
From here, it?s pretty much smooth sailing? weld everything in position, seat, wiring & plumbing?
Some other cool manufacturers on this project that helped out were Russell at Exile, GMA, J Hart Prototypes & Terry Components.
–Paul
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER DR. WEIL FRUITY FINDINGS–More Good News About Blueberries. They’re not only delicious and health-enhancing, these antioxidant-packed berries might help you get rid of belly fat and protect you from diabetes, as well.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center added freeze-dried blueberries crushed into powder to the diet of their lab rats. They reported that after 90 days, the rodents had less abdominal fat, lower triglyceride levels, lower cholesterol and improved fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity (measures of how well the body processes glucose for energy) than laboratory rats whose diets didn’t contain blueberries.
These benefits were even more pronounced when the blueberry-eating rats were also put on a low fat diet. All told, these animals had lower body weight, lower total fat mass and reduced liver mass than rats on a high fat diet.
In addition, the investigators reported blueberries affected genes related to fat-burning and storage and altered genes related to glucose uptake. More research is needed to confirm that blueberries will work in humans as well as they did in rats.
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BIKERNET TRAVEL ADVICE COLUMN– A woman was at her hairdresser’s getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband.. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded: “Rome ? Why would anyone want to go there? It’s crowded and dirty. You’re crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?”
“We’re taking Continental, ” was the reply. “We got a great rate!” “Continental? ” exclaimed the hairdresser. “That’s a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they’re always late . So, where are you staying in Rome?”
“We’ll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome ‘s Tiber River called Teste.”
“Don’t go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks its gonna be something special and exclusive, but it’s really a dump.”
“We’re going to go to see the Vatican and maybe get to see the Pope.”
“That’s rich, ” laughed the hairdresser. You and a million other people trying to see him. He’ll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You’re going to need it.”
A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome.
“It was wonderful, ” explained the woman, “not only were we on time in one of Continental’s brand new planes, but it was overbooked, and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot.
And the hotel was great! They’d just finished a $5 million remodeling job, and now it’s a jewel, the finest hotel in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner’s suite at no extra charge!
“Well, ” muttered the hairdresser, “that’s all well and good, but I know you didn’t get to see the Pope.”
“Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, and if I’d be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me.
Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me.”
“Oh, really! What’d he say?”
He said: “Who fucked up your hair?
–from Dr. Hamster
EXTENSIVE BIKERNET SPECIAL REPORT ON KEN CONTE PROJECT BIKE–Top tree done.
–Ken
SADDLEMAN NEW TO BIKERNET–We look forward to working with Saddlemen on seat builds and gel technology. Maybe we’ll learn something.
–Wrench
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SCOTT JACOBS ARTWORK–First let me say that Scott?s recent trip to China was a smashing success. He was the special guest artist for a series of VIP auctions onboard a cruise ship touring the Pacific Rim. Thirty nine couples were invited to attend the auctions and bidding was quite lively for the ONLY thirteen Jacobs? paintings available for sale in the world. Every original painting sold with multiple bidders for each and they fetched prices well above their estimates (Average size painting: $50k ). Also sold were five commission paintings which will pretty much tie Scott up for the next year.
We expect to start shipping artworks from our recent sale in about 2 weeks and I wanted to clarify a couple of questions that keep coming up. The artworks from the sale are from Scott?s personal collection that he has held, in some cases, for many years. When you go to the webpage on our site you?ll notice SOLD OUT status meaning the edition has been sold out to the general public but Scott is now offering his private collection, to our customers only, from those sold-out editions. Also, these are MIXED MEDIA PRINTS, signed and numbered on paper and accompanied by certificates of authenticity from the studio. (Mixed media means lithograph with serigraphic enhancement). What is really cool about these prints is the clear coat over some of the subjects which creates a three-dimensional effect for the viewer. (Remember Father?s day is around the corner!)
HUGE ART SALE INVENTORY?@ $495 per unit includes custom framing. (Note: LOCOMOTION is gone) Call or email Ron 303-431-4453
NEW: PUMPING IRON
Cheers,
Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453 www.scottjacobsstudio.com
Biker Head Wraps Galore!at Hot Leathers?–Spring is here, and it’s time to shop for new riding accessories. Hot Leathers is your spot for everything biker. You gotta check out their HUGE selection of biker headwraps .
100’s of styles of head wraps for both men and women are in stock right now at HotLeathers.com www.hotleathers.com. From skull to flames roses to pink camo, there is a style of head wrap for everybody! Head wraps can be worn a multitude of ways and work with almost any hair style.
Head wraps have been worn by bikers for years to protect their hair while wearing a helmet, and to protect their neck from the sun while riding. On hot days, head wraps are perfect for keeping sweat out of your eyes.
Head wraps are a low cost gift perfect for your biker friends. Starting as low as $5.95, HotLeathers.com has the best pricing on head wraps any where! You can find head wraps made of cotton, spandex, or leather and they all come with the classic 2 tie style making them all O.S.F.M.
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BIKERNET STOCK MARKET ADVICE COLUMN–Icalled my stockbroker today and asked, “What are you buying??
He answered, “Canned goods and ammunition.”
–from Buckshot
BELT DRIVE LIMITED 69 MM OPEN DRIVE FOR LATE SOFTAILS– Just released by Belt Drives LTD., this new, model specific, OPEN BELT DRIVE system is designed for use exclusively on 2007- 2009 Softail? machines. The latest conversion kit incorporates a 52 tooth front pulley and 69 tooth rear pulley. The custom designed 142 tooth BDL belt is a full 69 mm (2.72?) wide for a perfect combination of performance, strength, reliability and durability. Additionally BDL has developed an exclusive ring gear which offers quick, positive starter operation.
The kit includes BDL?s Ball Bearing Lock Up Clutch assembly for smooth, positive engagement and light lever pull. The companies signature billet aluminum rear pulley cover, side guard, installation hardware and complete instructions round out the latest in a long line of trend setting belt drive and clutch components from this industry leader. For complete details call direct to 714-685-3333 or catch the complete BDL line up at www.beltdrives.com
Another week at Bikernet Metric– has almost gone. The Horse?s Smoke Out West has ended but the Long Road to the Smoke Out East is still under way. There are about 100 people riding from Cottonwood, Arizona to North Carolina. After seeing the line-up of bikes going on the Long Road, we are affectionately calling this run the ?Trail of 1,000 Parts?.
Ray Wheeler, frequent contributor to Bikernet and scooter tramp, was on the road for a while representing the Brass Balls Bobber Military Giveaway Bike. The Military bike, third place winner in AMD?s World Championship?s production bike class, will be raffled off at Biketoberfest so there is plenty of time to get tickets. Please go to www.winabobber.com Due to logistic issues of getting the bobber around the country, Brass Balls has decided to keep the bike at headquarters in Oklahoma. Ray Wheeler has turned around and is heading towards the West. He is making a couple of stops along the way. Yesterday?s stop was at Truett & Osborn to speak to his long time friend Paul Osborn and to also ask about some Iron Head flywheel assemblies for me. Yes they have them! I will be putting together a new sporty soon and thanks to some old school companies out there that still have obsolete parts, I should be ready to break down on next year?s Long Road. Ray is also going to be stopping by Chuck Shortt?s Rocky Mountain Customs in Colorado for a couple of days for a new paint job on Ray?s Dyna. You may remember that Chuck was the 2008 Bikernet Brouhaha winner in the paint category. They are going to do a paint scheme that will pay respect to the famous Burt Monroe. Ray rides his bike to the Salt Flats every year and he wanted a paint job that would stand out. Last year Ray, a 65 year old Vet himself, rode from California to the Salt and ran 147.098 mph on a Sunday. He was back home Monday evening! I think that is pretty cool. I will show everyone pictures when I have permission and the paint is dry. They are going to have the whole paint job done in four days! Bozzie Custom Performance leaves today for El Mirage, the dry lake bed, looking for a land speed record. He is going to have to do 171 mph within a mile to bring home the record..no small task. He is bringing his dual EVO, his Pro-street Bagger and a blown EVO. I will show more pictures of the bikes soon and I will let you know how he does on the lake bed. He is going to Bonneville this year to set a record so this really is a warm up for his bikes. Dave Bozzie, the owner of Bozzie Custom Performance, is finishing up the rebuild on my 95 inch motor now. It is almost done and there will be several tech articles around the build. I have learned a lot and hopefully some others will benefit from the articles. A bit of Metric now?AFT Customs is doing a first in motorcycle photo shoots. He is going to raise his latest project, LowLa to the top of a gold mine platform. Then, the photographer and local news team will be raise up in a crane about 60-100 feet to take pictures of the bike AND THE MODELS! (We all love models don?t we-and there is supposed to be between 9 and 11 of them on this shoot). The shoot will be in a couple of months and I should be there to talk to the team in more detail. Ok, I am going to party.There are going to be a very limited number of tickets sold and all the proceeds will go to the Kennedy Mine and the City of Jackson, a small little mountain community in California?s Sierra foothills. Beautiful riding, girls and a rad photo shoot. It should be really cool. I will let you all know when the tickets are available in case you want to pick some up. Here are some websites you may want to check out. AFT Customs? new website (built by Jerry Southworth of Bikers Inner Circle and Unique Exposure Photography)www.aftcustoms.com Professional photographer, Jerry Southworth I am going to close this update for now. Please send me hate mail or any Metric you want to show on the site. I am going to try to get a ?Reader?s Ride? section up on the site so everyone can show their rides. I am going to put a picture of me up there too but on my Trail 90?.rebuilt by AFT Customs of course. Wacko The Laughlin report was outstanding.– I just turned 50 and I’m kicking it into overdrive brother !!!Keep up the great work .By the way , how’s your ma ? ( thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll) –Ron in TX. FREE TICKETS TO ROBBIE KNIEVEL JUMP–I have four (4) extra tickets for the Robbie Knievel (son of Evel Knievel) event at the PhilipsArena in Atlanta if anybody wants them. He’s going to try to jump a thousand (1,000) Obama supporters with a bulldozer. Should be a good time. — Steve NEW BRASS BALLS FAT CAT BOBBER PIPES FROM D&D– Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls BossMan, worked with Dave Rash @ D&D Performance Enterprises to develop a series of dyno tuned exhaust systems that would extract the greatest amount of performance from the firm?s Old School Bobber powertrain and still look good and meet government compliance. The result from the collaboration includes the Brass Balls? Fat Cat, Reverse Megaphone, and Black Canister. Pictured here is the Brass Balls? Reverse Megaphone exhaust from D&D. It has a rich tone and pumps up and additional 10% torque and horsepower. Scotch-Brite was applied to deliver a perfect muted finish. Checkout the latest pipes for your ride at Performance Enterprises. 
Jay Martinez
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