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When you stand in your garage and look at your motorcycle, what do you see? Do you see freedom, escape, style, grace, speed, sex, a weapon, creativity or rebellion? You may see a nasty blend of all these elements. I see sex in every curve. Why not?
This Bonneville effort has me staring at a bare stretched Paughco frame constantly. I’m spending hours building brackets and mounts then throwing them away. I’m reading shit that never interested me before. I wake up at night coming to conclusions or more questions. Check chapter 5 on the home page and watch for more reports next week.
Last weekend I attended the National Coalition of Motorcyclists annual Legislative Convention and gave a presentation on the Bikernet Independent Noise Study. Check it out:http://www.bikernet.com/news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=902
The brothers and sisters got a big kick out of it, and felt that it will be very helpful from the standpoint of community understanding in the future. You are welcome to print it out and share it with your law enforcement agencies, community or legislators. It’s there for you.
Let’s hit the news. If you’re in Myrtle Beach have a blast, I’ll be in the shop tearing it up for our Bonneville run:
ENTER BIKERNET’S SHARPEST SOFTAIL CONTEST– WIN a new set of high-performance Fat Cat or Boarzilla performance exhaust pipes for your Harley-Davidson Softail. It’s easy? send us:
Name
Email
Picture of your bike
Telephone
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Why you need a performance pipe
Send entries to softail@horsepowermarketing.com and we will post them on bikernet.com, DandDexhaust.com and have the community at bikernet.com vote for the ‘Sharpest Softail’ of Bikernet.
About Fat Cat & Boarzilla Details
The 2 into 1 Fat Cat & Boarzilla Performance Pipes make up to 12 additional horses depending upon your configuration. The stylish upswept design provides the performance rider with extra ground clearance. Each pipe is hand fitted and installed with heat shields.
Each pipe is tuned for performance and sound. Not only do D&D pipes look good, you can feel the deep rumble that only a D&D equipped V-Twin can make.
To get a performance pipe for your Harley or custom V-Twin logon to
THE KING KONG KLUTCH: A MONSTER IN CLUTCHING– Baker Drivetrain is always ready to take on those larger motors, and the release Spring 2007 of our King Kong Klutch is nodifferent. This Function Formed clutch features 20 single sided friction plates made from incredibly strong K2 material and threedifferent spring load options – depending on your application, and a 66 tooth configuration… oh and those twenty plates, are amassive 7 inch diameter.
All this is meant to bring you less clutch slippage due to a larger motor. Designed to fit most Harley-Davidsons – call for yourspecific application. (1990-06 Big Twin, excluding 06 Dyna).
The best part? This monster clutch is perfect for the new Baker FF Wet Primary. See www.bakerdrivetrain.com or ask our supportstaff for more information.
Key features of the Baker FF King Kong Klutch:
o Twenty, seven inch, single sided K2 friction plates
o Three spring load options
o 66 tooth configuration
o 1 piece basket design
o Larger torque capacity
o Positive pressure plate alignment with Perma-Glide bearings
o Option of a 9 tooth starter pinion for newer models that have a 102 tooth configuration
o Outer bearing support option works with FF Primary only
o Works with Baker’s new FF Primary
o Comes in Black and Red anodized
For additional information, call BAKER Drivetrain at the number above and ask the sales department anything! Or click on the banner above.
AVON TYRE QUESTION OF THE WEEK–We had a reader ask about mounting a rear tire on the front. They wanted to know if they needed to reverse the arrow. I pointed out that the tread pattern is designed to push water away from the tire patch, for improved rain traction, so mount the tire with the arrow going the correct direction. Suk from Avon had the following to add:
Also the way the tread is laid. When I tire is mounted on the rear the tread is laid one way to work with acceleration forces and the opposite way when mounted on the front to work with braking forces and prevent a tread splice.
Customer should also consider, with that wide in front, it will slow down steering. And I would suggest the Venom 160/80-16 AM42 as the Elan is over 5 years old and the compound gets harder every year so less grip and more prone to cracking.
–Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)
Sales Manager, North America
Hoppe & Assoc. (Avon Tyres)
800 624-7470 toll free
425-771-2115 phone
425-771-4246 fax
www.avonmotorcycle.com
www.avonmoto.com/ (check this site for promotions)
NEW T-SHIRT DESIGN FROM 2WHEELERS–Flame long sleeves, JUST $21.99. Our new web site is going to be launched in a few days hopefully it will make the Thursday news. Check it out.
–Donna
ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR THE 2007-2008CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS? PRESENTED BY TOYOTA–Santa Ana, Calif. (May 16, 2007) Advanstar Communications, a leading provider of integrated media solutions to the automotive aftermarket, off-road, and powersports industries today announced the schedule for the 27th annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows? presented by Toyota. The series will begin its 13-city nationwide tour on October 26, 2007 in Phoenix, Ariz. at the University of Phoenix Stadium and will conclude February 10, 2008 in Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
The International Motorcycle Shows provide enthusiasts an up close look at more than 800 new model street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, ATVs and watercraft from major manufacturers, as well as new concept bikes, vintage bikes, OEM sponsored demo rides and more.
The 2007-2008 Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows ? Presented by Toyota schedule is as follows:
*October 26-28, 2007 University of Phoenix Stadium Phoenix, AZ
November 2-4 Reliant Center Houston, TX
November 9-11 Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX
November 16-18 San Mateo County Expo Center San Mateo, CA
November 30-December 2 Qwest Field & Event Center Seattle, WA
December 7-9 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA
December 28-30 Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center New York, NY
January 4-6, 2008 Rock Financial Showplace Novi, MI
January 11-13 Washington Convention Center Washington D.C.
January 18-20 Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA
January 25-27 IX Center Cleveland, OH
February 1-3 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN
February 8-10 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Chicago, IL
The 4th Annual Big Twin West custom bike trade show will be held in conjunction with the opening round of the International Motorcycle Shows providing a unique opportunity for the two shows to come together for the first time.
For the 15th consecutive year, Cycle World, the world’s most popular motorcycle magazine, is the title sponsor for the series and leading manufacturer Toyota will return for the tenth year as presenting sponsor. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota is the world’s largest motorcycle show series. For more information, call 800/331-5706 or visit motorcycleshows.com
* held in conjunction with Big Twin West
STRIP-CLUB COMPROMISE WOULD RESTRICT TOUCHING AND FULL NUDITY– COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rules forbidding touching of strippers and requiring them to keep on some clothes when dancing past midnight will be offered today as a compromise on a controversial statewide crackdown on adult businesses, a lawmaker said.
The no-touching rule for customers and the seminude dancing provision will be part of a new version of legislation that was brought to lawmakers through petitions circulated by Citizens for Community Values, a Cincinnati-based Christian group, House Judiciary Chairman Lou Blessing told The Plain Dealer of Cleveland.
Blessing, a Cincinnati Republican, isn’t certain even the revised version of the bill – which has raised constitutional questions and garnered hours of sharp opposition testimony – will get through his committee, he said.”I’ll just add it up and see how many votes we got,” he said. “If we don’t have the votes for the sub-bill, I think I’m going to just adjourn and be done with it.”
David Miller, Citizens for Community Values vice president, said the group approves of the compromise, which would replace a proposed 6-foot clearance between dancers and patrons. The group also originally had sought to stop all stripping at midnight.
Adult club owners intend to challenge Blessing’s proposed restrictions in court if they pass, said Sandy Theis, a spokeswoman for the Buckeye Association of Club Executives.”They are just trying to mess with adult businesses because that’s what the CCV does,” she said. “They want to make it as difficult as possible for them to exist.”
SUCKER PUNCH SALLY INVITED TO ENTERTAIN THE TROOPS–Sucker Punch Sally’s has been asked to participate inthe 2007 We salute You events at 29 Palms Marine Base.They will have their bikes on display including “TheAngry Chair” “Barn Fresh Pan” and “The Flamed Shovel”as BIg and Rich and Cowboy Troy salute our military.It is only open to all eligible patrons.
–Ken
RIVERA/PRIMO REAR BASKET & CLUTCH KITS, VARIABLE PRESSURE CLUTCH ASSIST– . . Rear Basket & Clutch Kit / Fits 1990-2006 Big Twins (except 2006 Dyna) Includes PC-1200-Ca Pro-Clutch w/TPP Variable Pressure Plate, Aluminum Basket & a 36-Tooth Sprocket / Does Not Include Starter Ring Gear
1053-0021 . . . Rear Basket & Clutch Kit / Fits 1990-2006 Big Twins (except 2006 Dyna) Includes PC-1200-Ca Pro-Clutch w/TPP Variable Pressure Plate, Aluminum Basket & a 37-Tooth Sprocket / Does Not Include Starter Ring Gear
For further info on these & other fine products contact:
Rivera Primo Inc.
12450 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
o 562-907-2600
o Fax: 562-907-2606
Web: www.riveraengineering.com
KNOCKOUT MOTORCYCLE COMPANY RESPONDS TO BIKERNET BONNEVILLE REPORTS–I was checking out the golf ball theory you were going over with Rick and it even goes a step further. I am apart time golfer, not a hacker, but no pro either. I do it to relax and get away from the phone. Its also easy when I live on an upscale golf coarse here in AZ. Anyways, Nike & Callaway have taken dimple technology and modernized it. Hexagonal dimples flow better than round moon shapes. You need to see the their respective websites for all the techno jargon ? but I guess it works. I play Callaway balls and get some better distance ?. Anyways, just thought I’d throw that in!!!
We here at Knock Out are big fans of building customs the “rite way” when it comes to front ends. We build em to ride em and for that to take place, trail must be understood first and foremost. We go so far as to do ruff cals with the customer while discussing his / her build. We calculate as closely as possible using a great tech sheet from the rb racing web site (http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/advchoppercalc.html) ..This is also helpful as a tool so that our customers understand what we are doing ? some don’t care ? but most are grateful that we will build a bike that is as “rite” as possible. We need to be better than the next guy and pay attention to all aspects of the build. We sometimes tell guys “no” what you want will not work and we will not build it. +5″ up with +6″ out having a +12″ front end is gonna flop over like a mother f-er ?. So let’s try doing it this way?. Etc. blah. Blah, blah.
Our new address as of 5/15/07 will be :
638 W. Broadway Rd.
Ste 314
Mesa AZ 85210
Phone and fax will stay the same.
Website is being renovated as well we are adding e-commerce and more content.
–Matt
CHAMPIONS PARK TO HOST HAMSTERS RIDE-IN BIKE SHOW AND MAYOR’S CHOICE AWARD IN STURGIS–AMD and the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building have agreed with The Hamsters that Champions Hall at Champions Park will be the destination venue for the 2007 Hamsters Ride-In Bike Show and ‘Mayor’s Choice’ Award.
The Run will arrive at Champions Park on the afternoon of Thursday August 9th, the day after the Official World Championship Of Custom Bike Building has closed to the public.
Commenting on the decision, Hamsters spokesperson Bob Illingworth said, “We are delighted to have this opportunity. The Champions Hall space will provide a great venue on Lazelle for this unique, once a year chance for the public to see some of the greatest custom bikes, by some of the greatest builders.”
This will be the 4th annual Hamsters Ride-In show, and some 150 plus bikes will assemble in Champions Hall following a police-escorted parade through Sturgis.
For the World Championship Robin Bradley said that, “The Hamsters are a 29 year old organization with a fabulous reputation of working for the community, especially in the Black Hills area. I am very proud that our facility will be able to provide such a great venue for them and their bike show. Not only are they great people to host, but their event is a perfect fit with everything the Official World Championship and Champions Park is about.”
Other vendors already committed to Champions Park include Custom Chrome, S&S Cycle, Pingel Enterprise, Engenuity, Cruizin’ Machine, DNA Specialty and Weld Wheel.
For current availability contact Mary Beth Crowe at:
For space availability and costs contact Mary Beth Crowe: Tel 605 716 6486;
KURYAKYN ISO FLAME GRIPS FOR HARLEYS–Thunder Bob here and do I have something that will make an impact on your Harley. It’s the Flame ISO Grips from Kuryakyn. Not only do these flame grips come with a soft and cushy raised rubber pads, they are finished off with a Maltese Cross emblazoned end cap.
The grips come with option like the very popular ISO-Throttle Boss, which greatly aids your hand on those long rides to the next rally. They certainly helped mine on my last ride from LA to Vegas.
Get your ISO Grips and all of your Kuryakyn accessories at Metric Thunder. Fits: All Harley-Davidson models with dual cable throttle controls.
–Thunder Bob Out
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MDA FUNDRAISING EVENTS NET RECORD RESULTS–MILWAUKEE — (May 14, 2007) Harley-Davidson’s 2007 fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) received a huge boost recently with the contribution of more than $1.9 million through recently held motorcycle fundraising events. These fundraising events which were organized through Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Harley-Davidson dealers, HOG chapters, MDA staff and their volunteers netted record dollars for research and MDA summer camps.
Harley-Davidson and MDA’s top fundraising event the 20th annual Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association Ride for Life was held in early May and raised a record $1 million. The ride, through eastern Pennsylvania had over 2,400 enthusiasts representing thirty-eight dealer members from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New York and Virginia. Since 1988, the Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association has raised over $12 million dollars for MDA.
Another top fundraising event, the 14th annual Milwaukee MDA Black-n-Blue Ball raised more than $570,000 for MDA. The Milwaukee Black-n-Blue Ball is the largest motorcycle themed ball in the country. Thirteen hundred people representing Harley-Davidson employees, dealers, suppliers, enthusiasts and MDA families attended the event.
Two other top fundraising Harley-Davidson Black-n-Blue Ball events were the Wild Boar Harley-Davidson of Grand Rapids (MI) dinner which raised $165,000 and the Motor City Harley-Davidson of Farmington Hills (MI) ball which raised $87,000.
Harley-Davidson executives attended and participated in all four of these top MDA fundraising events.
In addition, MDA fundraising rides were hosted by Harley-Davidson of Charlotte, NC; Open Roads Harley-Davidson of Fond du Lac, WI; Kents Harley-Davidson of Abilene, TX and Harley-Davidson of The Woodlands in Texas.
Harley-Davidson dealers, customers, suppliers and employees conduct fundraising activities for the Muscular Dystrophy Association throughout the year. Activities include pledge rides, fundraising events, motorcycle raffles and pin sales.
Harley-Davidson has been a national sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and has raised more than $60 million since 1980. The funds raised support life-saving research, comprehensive medical care for children and adults with neuromuscular disease, and MDA summer camps.
That’s not all. There three more heated chapters of today’s news including the following. Don’t miss it.
BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–GUILTY CUSTOMS SHOX, WYOMING LEGISLATIVE CALL TO ACTION, NEW BAGGER FROM BATTISINIS, BIKE CLUBS SUE FOR THEIR RIGHTS, 5-BALL RACING HELMET, PB CHOPPERS COIL COVERS FROM MC ADVANTAGES AND THE 6TH EDITION OF FEMMOTO.
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