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M?TLEY CR?E UNLEASHES A ‘CARNIVAL OF SINS’OCTOBER 23 WITH A 2-CD LIVE SHOW FROM THEIR 2005 TOUR– (Los Angeles, CA) – Very little can be said about M?tley Cr?e that hasn’t been spoken a million times before. As one of the most important and influential bands in the history of rock, the Cr?e has blazed a trail of smash hits, performed everywhere with electricity, and developed a tremendous and devoted fan base worldwide.
The upcoming double-CD ‘Carnival Of Sins’ features 23 tracks spanning the Cr?e’s entire career. All of the band’s hits are performed, including “Too Young To Fall In Love,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Shout At The Devil,” “Dr. Feelgood,” and many more. The performance was recorded April 27, 2005 at the Van Andel Arena in in Grand Rapids, MI and is a companion to the live DVD of the same name.
The tour, co-promoted by VH1 and VH1 Classic, drew record crowds around the world, with the group eventually playing before an estimated 1 million in the U.S. M?tley Cr?e had offers from more than 100 cities for their summer run, many of them conducting “Bring the Cr?e” campaigns through local radio stations and media promotions that resulted in petitions being signed and a series of 55 additional dates added in the U.S. through the summer and fall.
Entertainment Weekly called the Cr?e tour the “Feelgood reunion of the year.” MTV.com raved: “Big, loud and dirty M?tley-and their fans-wouldn’t have it any other way.” The Toronto Star said the reunited Cr?e show was “the very embodiment of cool.” The Philadelphia Inquirer simply gave it “four devil horns.” Associated Press said proclaimed: “They snatched the crown back and wore it proudly for two-and-a-half hours of power chords, profanity and wardrobe malfunctions.” The Toronto Globe and Mail opined: “They came, they saw and they conquered.”
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LEGENDARY AGOSTINI GRAND PRIX RACER ON VIEW AT STAMFORD MUSEUM–The MV Agusta 500cc three-cylinder Grand Prix racer ridden to many F.I.M. Grand Prix victories by world famous racer Giacomo Agostini is on view at Stamford Museum & Nature Center as part of its “The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta” exhibition.
The motorcycle, which is in its original, unrestored, race-ready condition, has never before been on public display in a museum. The motorcycle was acquired directly from MV Agusta S.p.A. in 1986 by its current owners Robert T. Iannucci and Sonia O. Ewers/Team Obsolete of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Only a few of this particular model of motorcycle were built. They were designed in the mid-1960s specifically for Agostini, and he rode them to 13 of his 15 F.I.M. Grand Prix world championships, and to 10 Isle of Man TT victories. Agostini has since ridden it in many historic parades worldwide.
“It’s one of the most spectacular and successfully 500 grand prix racing motorcycles that the world has ever seen and it was ridden by the world’s greatest rider,” said Iannucci. “This motorcycle was an all-dominating force. Generally Agostini won every race he entered for years on end. It was part of the MV Agusta dynasty. … No rider, no team, no motorcycle has ever dominated the way they did.”
Of his decision to lend the motorcycle to the museum, Iannucci explained, “It is absolutely a work of art. This is a hand-built motorcycle. It was built by artisans. It’s a fabulous merger of technology and art. It’s very minimalist. There’s nothing on the motorcycle that isn’t absolutely necessary for it to perform its function. It’s a product of a culture which has been building artistic technology for more than two millenia.”
“The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta,” sponsored by Cliff’s Cycle Revolution, is on view at Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This exhibition is made possible with support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism and features the Gary & Connie Kohs Collection. Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT (3/4 mile North of Merritt Parkway Exit 35.) For more information, visit www.stamfordmuseum.org or call 203.322.1646 ext.6521. Members: FREE; Non-Members: Free with gate admission: Adults $8, Seniors & Students $6, Children (4-17) $4, Under 3 FREE.
AMERICAN ROAD SHOP GIVES AWAY NEW H-D SPORTSTER AND CONTIRBUTES TO CHILDREN’S LEUKEMIA–Highland, MICH. – October 15, 2007 – American Road Shop Bike Night’s recurring theme is “Lifestyle is a choice.” The choice was clear for many bikers to head to 59 West in Highland, Michigan, on Tuesday nights from May to September and take part in weekly bike contests, raffles and the chance to win a brand new Harley-Davidson Sportster from ABC Harley Davidson. They also held a 50/50 drawing for the third year in a row with 50% of the proceeds going to the winner and 50% to the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF), which was over $2000 this year.
Thanks to ABC Harley Davidson’s involvement, this marked the third year that American Road Shop gave away a FREE Sportster. Tickets to enter the drawing were free, one per person each Tuesday. A rotating bike contest was held each week, with awards given for the most chrome, the longest bike, the oldest bike driven up and the best amateur custom.
Each winner received a $25 gift certificate from American Road Shop and a $25 certificate from 59 West. Also, every Tuesday throughout the summer, names were drawn for door prizes, Bike Night Tee Shirts, vendor giveaways and more. With 100-150 bikes on an average night to 350 bikes and about 500 people on the final night, the third year of American Road Shop’s Bike Night, co-sponsored by ABC Harley-Davidson and Coors Light, was extremely successful.
American Road Shop co-owner Tim Beaubien said, “The last bike night of the year is always a big night for us, we give the bike away and we tally the final count for CLF. This year was particularly gratifying, not only did we have the best year donation for CLF but both Barb and myself had people coming up to us and thanking us for hosting this bike night. That made all the work worth it.”
If you are in the Waterford, MI area, stop and visit their 3400 sq ft store at 7554 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327, located on Highland Rd. (M-59) just east of Williams Lake Rd. or you can visit them online at
HARLEY-DAVIDSON LIVING THE LEGEND RIVETS MAKE ONE-OF-A-KIND HOLIDAY GIFT– This holiday season, the Harley-Davidson Museum has created a one-of-a-kind gift option that is perfect for true Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. By customizing a stainless steel rivet with a name or personal message, Living the Legend is a unique way to honor a Harley-Davidson enthusiast this holiday season.
Rivets, available in three-inch or six-inch sizes, will be displayed on either curved steel walls or special plazas on the grounds of the Harley-Davidson Museum. They can be personalized in time for the holidays at www.h-dmuseum.com/livingthelegend.
For a limited time, enthusiasts can also give the gift of a rivet with a Living the Legend gift certificate for a rivet that can already be customized with a message or left blank for the recipient to customize themselves. Rivet gift certificates can be ordered by calling 1-877-HD-MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738) starting November 15 through December 31, 2007.
Museum visitors will be able to view the rivets displayed on the Museum grounds when it opens next summer. Living the Legend rivets will be available for customization until December 31, 2007, to ensure installation in time for the Museum grand opening and the Motor Company’s 105th Anniversary celebration in summer 2008.
BIKERNET GROWTH–Just read the story on page 14 of Hot Bike Baggers about the continued growth of your site…nice job and congratulations.
–Charles Plueddeman
We are very fortunate. For the last three months running, over 300,000 readers have come to Bikernet a month and visited over 600,000 times each month.-Wilburn Roach
DONATION MADE FOR MOTORCYCLE FREEDOM– Below is a link to Bruce and Ray’s web page, with Gary Hildebrand, ABATE of Delaware, announcing a huge donation to the ABATE of California Judicial Fund. I want to thank Gary and ABATE of Delaware on behalf of BOLT, and I also want to acknowledge Shirley “GirlGeek” and Chainsaw for their tireless efforts to make this happen. Also, Ray Henke for putting out the national call for assistance and his work with GirlGeek and Chainsaw.
This is a crucial time for bikers in this country. The pro-helmet forces are on the attack. We need to make a strong statement that the bikers of this nation can and will come together to fight intrusions in our private lives and we will challenge unjust and vague laws. Delaware has made that statement with it’s support of the ongoing court cases in California, which if successful, could set a precedent for the rest of the state and hopefully encourage other states to make a judicial stand. Thank you ABATE of Delaware.
Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo
Founder, ABATE of Wisconsin
BOLT National
Sturgis Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame, 2002
WIRE PLUS CUTS A DEAL WITH ORANCE COUNTY CHOPPERS–Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to announce their new relationship with Orange County Choppers/OCC. Rick Marler, President of Wire Plus has been working with OCC for the last several months developing a wiring harness that will work on all OCC bikes?both production and custom style choppers. “We are quite proud that OCC chose us over all of the other companies in the industry to design their wiring harness as well as some other proprietary products for their line of motorcycles” added Marler.
Orange County Choppers is a custom motorcycle manufacturer founded by Paul Teutul, Sr. and Paul Teutul, Jr. in 1999. The company is featured on American Chopper, a reality TV show that debuted in September 2002 on the Discovery Channel, which has contributed to the company’s quick rise to fame. In 2007, Discovery Channel’s sister channel TLC took over the broadcasting.
Many are under the mostaken belief that the company is based in Orange County, California, rather, it is based in the county of the same name in New York state. In fact, in one of the episodes of American Chopper, Paul Sr. was shown getting a tattoo on his left arm with the desiginationOCC New York in order to clear this very point. OCC’s production facility was initially located in the hamlet of Rock Tavern, but has since moved to nearby Montgomery. The company also runs a retail store nearby, at Scotts Corners and another is set to open soon at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack.
OCC started as a sideline to the family’s steel manufacturing enterprise, Orange County Ironworks, which was founded in the 1970’s. In the late 1990’s, Teutul Sr. began manufacturing custom motorcycles as an extension of his steel business and in 1999 he founded Orange County Choppers. The company’s first bike, “True Blue”, was debuted at the 1999 Daytona Biketoberfest. The Company has recently started to build a new shop called OCC in Newburgh, NY, which is scheduled to be completed in early 2008..
Marlon Crow, Sales Manager of Wire Plus stated, “In addition to our world renowned digital instrument panels (features include: speedometer, tachometer, trip, odometer and all indicator light functions, new flat panel construction that measures 2.5″ round with all electronics onboard and super bright display technology for true daylight readability with a light sensor for auto-dimming at night) we also manufacture a complete line of self-diagnostic wiring systems to fit any stock or custom bike application.” Some of the advantages that you get with products from Wire Plus include Solid State breaker technology (the breakers never have to be replaced) and a replaceable start relay that can be purchased at any auto parts store. Their power modules are submersible waterproof and very compact in size with harnesses that are engineered to be smaller than any other on the market. Wire Plus’ main focus is on the reliability of everything that they manufacture.
For those interested in obtaining more information on Wire Plus, you can reach them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.
NEW PREMIER LINERS FOR TOUR-PAK AND HARD SADDLEBAGS–MILWAUKEE (Oct. 31, 2007) – Enjoy more convenience when traveling with the new Premier Liners for King Tour-Pak and Hard Saddlebags from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. Each is designed to function like traditional luggage and to fit perfectly inside the King Tour-Pak or Hard Saddlebags.
Both the Premier Liner for King Tour-Pak (P/N 53603-08; $124.95) and Premier Liner Kit for Hard Saddlebags (P/N 90485-08; $165.95) feature a durable carrying handle, heavy-duty zipper, a removable shoulder strap and rubber feet. The interior features cross straps with a secure clip to keep clothes in place, and a mesh section for toiletries. Each bag is accented with an embroidered Bar and Shield logo on the exterior pocket.
Premier Liner for King Tour-Pak capacity is 2,900 cubic inches. Dimensions: 22.5″L x 13″H x 10″D.
Premier Liner Kit for Hard Saddlebags capacity is 890 cubic inches (each). Dimensions 24.5″L x 9″H x 6.5″D. Fits models equipped with color-matched hard saddlebags. Does not fit when other accessories are mounted to inside of the saddlebag.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
APC USES ONLY THE BEST COMPONENTS ON THEIR BIKES– Las Vegas, NV: American Performance Cycle/APC is a world class custom production bike manufacturer of high class, affordable rides. They have four distinctive models to choose from?Chopper, Drop Seat, Pro-Street and Cruiser?The perfect selection to fit the most discriminating riding styles.
APC uses nothing but the finest components?S&S engines, Baker Drivetrain 6-speed transmissions, Forge-Tec forged billet one-piece wheels, Mean Street front ends, HHI brakes and forward controls, Custom Climax Controls, SAS suspension, Wimmer Machine intakes and stacks, Avon Tires and too many others to list. This, combined with their “jaw dropping” custom paint jobs, separates them from the rest of the pack. APC Bikes start at just $19,995 MSRP and are easily registered, insured and are financeable through all major lending institutions.
So go check out an APC at your local dealer and see the quality firsthand. You’ll see for yourself that if you’re not riding an APC?You’ll soon be following one!
APC’s business philosophy is to make the very best custom production bikes that are affordable, rideable and reliable. You can email them at apccycles@aol.com or call them at (702) 314-5272. Check out APC’s ’08 entire product line at www.apccycles.com or write to them at American Performance Cycles, 6895 Speedway Blvd., Suite Z101, Las Vegas, NV 89115.
THE ROCK BAND THE AUTHORITIES DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE– AFS, the band the authorities don’t want you to seeBody: Hells Angel Rusty Coones is the guitar player, songwriter and founding member of heavy metal band AFS (Attica Freak Show) and have been for the past three years since his release from federal prison. Although every event the band has played has been peaceful, most of the venues they have played have been pressured by the authorities to not let the band play the show.
Last Halloween, one venue was contacted at least 30 times from various government agencies to cancel an event AFS was to play. Ultimately the board of directors finally caved in and canceled the concert 3 days before the show.
Come out and show support for AFS and send the message that oppression won’t be tolerated and freedom of speech is still alive in the US!
The next show scheduled is Nov. 7th at the Galaxy Theatre in OC. Mention AFS at the door and save $10 on your ticket.
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TORIAN CHOPPER LEATHERS HIRES MOZELLE EDGEWORTH–Mozelle Edgeworth Opens Up Mountain Through East Coast Time Zones.November 1, 2007, Southlake, TX – Torian Chopper Leathers announces the hiring of Mozelle Edgeworth to represent the firm’s old skool chopper leather jackets, chaps, shirts and gloves to motorcycle dealerships throughout the central and eastern United States.
Edgeworth brings her considerable talent and experience of the motorcycle industry to bear in the new Torian venture. Before joining Torian Chopper Leathers, she spent eight years at American IronHorse as a Dealer Relations Manager. She then opened her own apparel company, Custom Impressions. Her experience and history of success makes her uniquely qualified to represent the Torian Chopper Leathers line.
“The Torian Chopper Leathers’ product design and dealer program are right on the money, explained Edgeworth. “Dealers have access to a quality product that is designed specifically for riders. The ladies’ riding leather shirt is my favorite design… it is cut for a woman rider, soft to the touch and offers significant protection from the elements.”
The Torian Chopper Leathers program allows dealers to get into an apparel program with minimal upfront investment, provides outstanding margins and further reduces costs through a free shipping program.
Bob Kay, Torian Chopper Leathers’ Chief Designer, previously met Mozelle at American IronHorse and had this to say about her coming onboard: “We are excited to have a talent like Mozelle Edgeworth getting behind the firm and assisting us in establishing new relationships with dealers across the country.” Bob continued, “Together, we are going to do great things.”
For more information visit our website www.TorianMarket.com or call (817) 421-1333.
SHOULD FREEDOM RALLIES RETURN– As I read this (again) I have to wonder why we do not have freedom rallies anymore. It seems to me that with the many threats coming at us from all directions now would be the time to organize one.
Funny you mention this – that’s how Tony & I met. I was in Madison petitioning to have the Helmet Rally’s reinstated. I was concerned that we would lose our momentum and our large voice. It’s easier to mess with someone who doesn’t come every year to remind you who they are. I also felt it would be hard to re-organize a group like that. The thinking at the time by the “Right to Decide” committee was that there was no pending legislation so what were we protesting? They were afraid that we were just ticking people off.
I came back the next month with signed petitions by bikers saying they felt this was important but they took a vote and it was negative.
Vicki Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc. (ASMI)
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
(262) 521-2880 – local
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