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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–We took the weekend to “organize” the shop; large plastic bins were filledwith parts and more parts, lots of stuff for Pans and Shovels as well asEvos. Amazing what you can gather in years of work, saving most of itfor the day you might need it. I have learned the lesson: throw somethingaway and you will need it the following day, so we keep saving stuff. Thisgave us an idea: build a chopper with the stuff we had lying around,except motor, tranny and frame.Let’s see how inexpensive the end product will be. We will post it here assoon as we have something to photograph.
And now to the news:This past Sunday there was a ride against cancer, yep the Big C. Reportsclaim over 300 motorcycles showed up (all brands) and ended up in theeastern town of Fajardo.
Today the Caribbean HOG rally starts. I will get the report of the ride atnight. The event started yesterday with a welcome party andinscriptions, sure we missed it, we were pretty busy at the shop.
We heard a rumor that Ron Simms will not be at the Camel booth this year,too bad, but we bet Billy Lane and Choppers Inc., will be called to take hisplace.
As I write this (at 1 a.m.) I can hear the rumble of straight pipes from myhouse. It’s obvious that the rally is here and guys are looking for thingsto do. Who knows if they will make the 9 a.m. start.
The Custom Bike Show was canceled due to rain and the drop of the mainsponsor. They will reschedule and we will try to cover it.
That’s it for now. We have been working 12- and 15-hour days, the jobs keepshowing up. Expect a cool FXR and a changed Sportster pretty soon. Also WCCchopper No. 2, it’s down to the reassembly, will post as soon as it’s done.
Guys, drop a note at Your Shot. We make the effort to do this every weekand would like to know if it’s been enjoyed or if we are doing a shit job.
And to the Weasels: Stop giving flashy business cards, show us the bikesyou build.
–Jose, Caribbean Bikernet Agent
CLASSIC TRIUMPH CHOP–The light is off a ’30s vintage teasipper. I fabbed the mount and license platebracket along with many other of the bike’s pieces.
It started as a build for a guy who got in and then lost his job half way intothe build. It would seem that his six-figure income still had him living weekto week so when he demanded I sell it before I was finished……. I simplytold him “no way” and I’d finish it to fit myself. We negotiated terms andcontrols were made for my feet instead of his size 15s. The bike had waytoo much work to let anyone else finish it.
We will feature this bike on the site in the next week. For more information contact Hackasaw atwww.hackasaw.com.–Bandit
SURFACE ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT– In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed throughstupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
On a Sear’s hairdryer: “Do not use while sleeping.” (Gee that’s the onlytime I have to work on my hair.)
On a bag of Fritos: “You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Detailsinside.” (The shoplifter special)
On a bar of Dial soap: “Directions: Use like regular soap.” (And that wouldbe how …?)
On some Swanson frozen dinners: “Serving suggestion: Defrost.” (But it’s”just” a suggestion.)
On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom): “Do not turn upside down.”(Too late!)
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: “Product will be hot after heating.” (Asnight follows day . . .)
On packaging for a Rowenta iron: “Do not iron clothes on body.” (Butwouldn’t this save me more time?)
On Boot’s Children Cough Medicine: “Do not drive a car or operate machineryafter taking this medication.” (We could do a lot to reduce the rate ofconstruction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds withhead-colds off those forklifts.)
On Nytol Sleep Aid: “Warning: May cause drowsiness.” (One would hope.)
On most brands of Christmas lights: “For indoor or outdoor use only.” (Asopposed to what?)
On a Japanese food processor: “Not to be used for the other use.” (I gottaadmit, I’m curious.)
On Sainsbury’s peanuts: “Warning: contains nuts.” (Talk about a news flash.)
On an American Airlines packet of nuts: “Instructions: Open packet, eatnuts.” (Step 3: Fly Delta.)
On a child’s Superman costume: “Wearing of this garment does not enable youto fly.” (I don’t blame the company. I blame parents for this one.)
On a Swedish chainsaw: “Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands orgenitals.” (Was there a lot of this happening somewhere? My gosh!)
BIKERNET THANKSGIVING WISH–As Thanksgiving is soon approaching, let’s all be thankful that we are Americans. And remember the fun that we had last year during the Sturgis Rally. Thought I would share a few more pictures just to keep you warm.
Ride safe and keep it between the lines,
–Rodger
–from Phil Ross
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