There’s never an ordinary weekend around the Bikernet headquarters, and the Love Ride Weekend would be no exception. First, rain threatened, and schedules floundered under the illusion that there might be a downpour. But the crew at Bikernet continued to prepare for the weekend by getting up late, drinking early, riding around town instead of working and attempting to retrieve the Blue Flame and have it running. No problem, right? Well, when you look hard at this sprawling industry, you see where the biker/industry strongholds are. Phoenix is rapidly becoming the Soldier field of the custom industry with the likes of Paul Yaffe, Titan, Pure Steel, Eric Herrmann, Independent Gas Tanks and, damn, I’m forgetting a couple companies. It’s a happening town. Oh yeah, Jim Nasi is also out there.
Paul Yaffe mounted the tank and Myron Larrabee of Easyriders of Scottsdale was going to deliver the chassis to Los Angeles. Actually, a month or so ago I had planned to fly out, hone my feeble welding skills at the Paul Yaffe Originals factory and ride the scoot back. Ah, but the tank was flown to Harold Pontarelli for repaint and time clicked past. The next rattlesnake bitin’ missive came in the form of a phone call from Harold. “Well, I’ll be haulin’ the tanks from Sac. Will the bike be there?” When I wasn’t sure, Harold made some calls. Since Myron was going to duck the inclement weather, I had to shift gears. Harold knew a bunch of guys in Yuma who were rolling out and would bring the long bastard if I could get it to their town. Jim Nasi was in the process of building a trailer and if it was completed, he would bring the bike. If Paul Yaffe had the room, he would pry it in, and the list went on.
The opportunities and circumstances were riding the same rollercoaster as the stock market. One day my baby was coming home, the next I might never see her again. I knew for sure the tank had been repainted by the master and would be here, although he called me from time to time to kid me about the color match. “Hey, Bandit. What do you think of fuchsia instead of blue?” I’d gag and he’d burst out laughing and hang up.
I’ll let you know what happened later. We better get to the news.
BARTELS’ H-D OPEN HOUSE–This Sunday. That’s right, big time at the dealership this weekend with Brenda Fox, new bikes to check out, Brenda Fox, New Hells Angels’ Big Red Machine Bikes, Brenda Fox, music and chow. Check out one of the biggest dealerships in the known world this weekend and say hello to Brenda. While you’re at it, beg her for one of her Hells Angels promotional postcards. It’s a shot to remember.
MCBRIDE–AMA/PROSTAR 12TH ANNUAL WORLD FINALS– Larry and Steve McBride are preparing for their first national championship since 1991. The McBride brothers need only to qualify and win the first round to capture the 2000 National Championship on Nov. 17-19 in Gainesville, Fla.
So far this year, the McBrides were No. 1 qualifiers at Gainesville, Fla., Indianapolis, Ind., and Chicago, Ill., and went on to win those races in the AMA/Prostar Series. They have also raced with the NHRA this year as No. 1 qualifiers at Gainesville, Fla., Houston, Texas, and Chicago, Ill. They also won all those races.
“Our relationship over the years with AMA/Prostar and the Kizer family has been wonderful. We hope to continue competing with them in 2001. This season’s exposure with the NHRA exhibition series has been great for our sponsors and we’ve been thrilled with the fan response,” McBride said.
McBride represents Pingel Enterprise, Red Line Synthetic Oil Corp., Trim-Tex, Drag Specialties, Muzzy’s Performance, Kibblewhite Precision Machine, HPC, Kawasaki USA and Web-Cam on his Tour 2000. Product sponsors assisting Larry McBride Racing include Vanson Leathers, Performance Machine, Belt Drives, Ltd., Street & Competition, Dayco Belts, Trac Dynamics, Simpson Race Products, Nitrous Express, APE, Arias, R & D Springs, Autolite, EK Chain, MSD, Clevite Engine Parts, Protect All, Whipple Industries, Cometic Gaskets, TSP, Carolina Cycle.
If you want to see an exciting weekend of racing, come to the 12th Annual AMA/Prostar World Finals held at Gainesville Dragway, Gainesville, Fla., Nov. 17-19.
Larry “Spiderman” McBride www.larrymcbride.com, or (757) 599-5236.
BIG DOG’S 2001 PITBULL–Big Dog’s line-up for 2001 has the tightest driveline and the best warranty program. Check out their line-up here shortly. We’re working on a section containing everything you ever wanted to know about the Kansas-based company. For now, check their new Website, bigdogmotorcycles.com. It debuts the all-new 2001 model line-up, highlighting Big Dog’s 2001 Platinum Performance Series and their 2001 Core Performance Series lines of motorcycles. Big Dog dealer info is on the site.
BEUDROW– The hillbilly biker walks into the doctor’s office.He has a carrot stuck in his left ear, a French fry in his right ear and a sausage crammed up his nose.
“Son”, says the doctor, “I don’t understand you biker ol’ boys. But, I can tell you right now, you just ain’t eatin’ right.”
–Steve “Redhorse” Brown
BUELL REPORT–This is our Buell mascot, gang leader, badass broad, Devil Dolls prospect. She is chained to the Buell as my personal security system. Check the Buell Report in the H-D department. These bikes are the hidden secret of the H-D family, and they’re cheap. Take one for a ride. You’ll be blown away. The Buell is sport bike with a hopped-up Sportster driveline, FXR rubbermount system and it handles like… Well, try one out.
If you hear of any modifications to Buells that will make them go fast, handle or look cool, let us know and we’ll post the news for other riders to suck up.
We’ve begun some mods to the above M-2 Cyclone. Next week we’ll tear into the carb, followed by exhaust mods, performance mods, and you’ll get to watch the Bikernet crew transform this black beast into a sport bike with a Harley attitude.
THUNDER OVER DIXIE COMES TO BIKERNET–Beau Pacheco, the creator, promotional director and boss (when Vickie is not around) over the ride from Nashville to Biketoberfest, has posted a full Thunder Over Dixie report on Bikernet in the Events section. Check out the shots and his rundown.
I’ve been invited to attend next year, and you can bet I’ll be there. Read the rundown, you may want to ride along with us.
BIKERNET GOES EURO–When I left ER we bowed to the gods of chrome and asked for guidance. When that didn’t work, we asked the Feng Shui goddess Sin Wu for counseling, then Tarty Terry for Tarot Card readings. Then we worshipped the Code of the West, which I had a hand in writing. We came up with a couple slogans. “If it ain’t fun, we ain’t doing it.” That was one, and we plan to stick with it. The other is, “We as Americans work way too hard.” Money is really not the valuable commodity here, but time. In fact, give a man too much money and he buys material shit that takes up more of his valuable time. So we instituted another rule. We would take on the European vacation rule – six weeks a year, and this is how it’s gonna work. We’re shutting down for two weeks during the holidays. And of course we’re taking off from July 15 to Aug. 15 for Sturgis. To me, this formula should become an integral portion of the Code of the West. Let it be written, let it be done.
TOP 25 THINGS A WIFE SHOULD SAY AND LIVE BY–
1. I’ll swallow it all . . . I love the taste.
2. Are you sure you’ve had enough to drink?
3. I’m bored. Let’s shave my pussy!
4. Shouldn’t you be down at the bar with your buddies?
5. That was a great fart! Do another one!
6. I’ve decided to stop wearing clothes around the house.
7. You’re so sexy when you’re hung over.
8. I’d rather watch football and drink beer with you than go shopping.
9. Let’s subscribe to Hustler.
10. Would you like to watch me go down on my girlfriend?
11. Say, let’s go down to the mall so you can check out women’s asses.
12. I’ll be out painting the house.
13. I love it when you play golf on Sundays. I just wish you had time to play on Saturday too.
14. Honey..our new neighbor’s daughter is nude sunbathing again, come see!
15. I know it’s a lot tighter back there but would you please try again?
16. No, no, I’ll take the car to have the oil changed.
17. Your mother is way better than mine.
18. Do me a favor, forget the stupid Valentine’s day thing and buy yourself new clubs.
19. I understand fully…our anniversary comes every year for Christ’s sake. You go hunting with the guys, it’s a wonderful stress reliever.
20. Oh come on, what do ya say we get a good porno movie, a rack of beer, a few joints, and have my friend Heather over for a threesome!
21. Christ, not the fucking mall again, come on let’s go to that new strip joint!
22. Listen, I make enough money for the both of us, why don’t you retire and get that nagging handicap down to 7 or 8.
23. You need your sleep ya big silly, now stop getting up for the night feedings.
24. God..if I don’t get to blow you soon, I swear I’m gonna bust!
25. I signed up for yoga so that I can get my ankles behind my head for ya…
BIKERNET SUPERBOWL PARTY–Yep, it’s the 2nd Annual Bikernet Superbowl Party at the Blue Cafe on the Promenade in downtown Long Beach. This is the perfect party location and the perfect day with the perfect entertainment, and it’s free. The only dicey aspect is the weather, but what the hell. We’re going for it.
Hell, this party is so perfect I don’t have to remember the date or time. Be there on SuperBowl Sunday in time for the game. We’ll have a private room with two, that’s right, two, televisions, pool tables, grub, and downstairs in the afternoon the blues bands will kick up and we’ll be rocking after the game.
So come on down. There’s bike parking directly in front of the cafe for our guys. We’ll be handing out Bikernet stickers, I’ll be signing my new book, “Sam Chopper Orwell,” plus there will be a number of door prizes. Don’t miss it. Be there, be there, be there. Oh, I forgot the girls…they’ll be there too.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Jon Towle, the affable artist who is really the powerhouse behind Bikernet. He’s the master, the creator, the legend. In fact, the Digital Gangster recently set up the home page so a new image would be launched for each day of the week. He’s the man!
VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY–Mr. Bandit, great day on the Central Coast. Will pull into the AmericanLegion before it gets cold and have a cheap drink with shipmates and onefor you. —
Ride On! Wino Joe, FTG3 CVA19 “The Hanna Maru”
BURNIN’ DAYLIGHT INDICTED– Doesn’t it bother you that “Burnin Daylight” is the character AND the title of one of Jack London’s books? Hey, if ya see a silver flash streak by ya one day around Thanksgiving, don’t worry, it’s just me on the DYNA–Lone Wolf 777.
Is that why Agent Zebra and Marco left the country recently?
BIKETOBERFEST REPORT–I still got a bad case of the post-Biketoberfest 2000 blues. I had way toomuch fun in Daytona. It was my first time riding in the Sunshine Statewithout a helmet. Two friends, J12 and Donnie, from my old home, thehelmetless state of Connecticut, tore up the road getting down there. It was a wildweek of killer riding weather that went by too fast. All I know is it feltgreat not having to stop and put a helmet on each time I fired up the bike.I heard no riders complaining.
The Corbin party was one of the highlights of the week. The guys tookadvantage of the open bar, then tried to do the same to the lovelyhostesses. Thursday night becomes increasingly difficult to remember afterthat point. We hit the bank, then got a needed fix of night air and openroad.
The house I stayed at had parties to rival any in Daytona. After gettingthrown out of several bars, the party moved to the house and stayed forThursday, Friday and Saturday. Wild women, confused guys, the yardcompletely filled with bikes, madness prevailed. At one point, two guys wentfor beer and came back with a shopping cart– the Leaning Tower of Beer. Theywere doing well until they hit the sand at the end of the driveway.
Riding all day, riding most of the night, stopping just long enough toquench my thirst and stuff down a quick bite of food, I somehow managed toget by on three to four hours of sleep a night. But like I tell a certain friend ofmine, I don’t go to Daytona to sleep. Why would anybody?
–Jo Ann
ABOUT ORWELL– I’m glad to see you get “Sam Chopper Orwell” published. I remember reading what I assume to be a condensed version in ER a few years back. At first I wasn’t sure what kind of bullshit you were thinking about. Now a few years later I remember the story and some of its contents. I believe you are on the right track. It seems almost daily our freedoms or rights are being re-written or flat taken away. One thing I remember most in the story is the government provided beds for people to combat a workers bad back and medical problems. I read that excerpt and the ones that followed in the continuing monthly issues. It probably wasn’t what I would call good biker fiction at the time. Now it is one story that remains with me in my mind and one that could possibly be more to the truth than we realize. Hats off to you Bro! I’m sorry to see the black and yellow Street Stalker go, but it went for the bigger picture.
Without trying to sound like I’m kissing your ass.. I like what you are doing on Bikernet and I think you are able to reach a lot of folks that would otherwise not know who you are or where you came from. No, I don’t know you personally nor have I ever shaken your hand, but I have seen your undying commitment to the American motorcyclist and I like what I see.
Keep it up, You, my friend, will ride forever!!!!!!!
— Smack!
Way West Texas
PS: Can you tell me where I can get a faster guardian angel? You said once, never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly. Any suggestions are helpful….
I believe there’s a rhythm to riding, or a groove, whether you’re in the country or splitting lanes in bumper- to-bumper traffic. If you’re in that groove, then your guardian angel is right there with you. If you slip out of that groove, don’t look around, she’s not there.
CHRISTMAS IS COMIN’–
Dear Santa, I wood like a kool toy space ranjur for Xmas. Iv ben a goodboy all yeer.YeR FReND, BiLLy
Dear Billy, Nice spelling. You’re on your way to being a monkey trainer.How ’bout I send you a fucking book so you can learn to read and write?I’m giving your older brother the space ranger.
–Santa
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Dear Santa, I have been a good girl all year, and the only thing I askforis peace and joy in the world for everybody!–Love, Sarah
Dear Sarah, Your parents smoked pot when they had you, didn’t they?
–Santa
Hey Ball, I got the shirt. It’s killer, man. I’m so tired of the white-on-black thing, the orange-on-tan looks great and it’s fancy button job!hope everything is good with you. This next issue of HORSE is a killer. I’ll get ya a handful as soon as it’s printed.I also attached a pic of my bike that Billy and I just finished and my pop’s ’52 Pan frame with the 100 retro S&S motor shoved in it. Man, that fucker screams.
–Geno
SONNY BARGER UPDATE–Sonny’s last scheduled book signing appearance for the next several months will be Nov. 18, noon to 4pm, at Fairfield Harley-Davidson. Fairfield is about midway between Oakland and Sacramento in Northern California.
This event is sponsored by HAMC Vallejo. Come to meet Sonny, buy a book and have it personally signed (or bring one if you already have it), and have your picture taken with him.
Click here for a map and directions:http://sonnybarger.com/nav_tour.html
BIKERNET WEEKLY CONTEST–That’s right. We’re having another contest, goddamnit. We have a few of the original white-on-black Bikernet T-shirts left, ‘cept they’re all mediums and double-X. It’s easy: Give us a name for our ridin’ photo section, or send us a shot and tell us what size you want, medium or 2X. Entries can be sent to Bandit@bikernet.com. The photo size should be less than 350 pixels square.
Wait, don’t move, don’t press send just yet. Make sure you send me your address. It’s a shoe-in.
THE RIGHT TO SPEAK OUT–When the framers of our Constitution were writing it, why do you think the First Amendment was the freedom of speech? Could the reason have had something to do with the fact that under British rule many of them had suffered great loss of freedom and property because they didn’t have the freedom to criticize government policy under British rule? I think so. That’s one of the beautiful things about America. The ability to speak out against policy you don’t agree with, without the threat of jail or loss of property. It was on the top of the list of “most important issues” when written into our Constitution, or it wouldn’t have been the First Amendment. All of democracy hinges on the freedom of speech. Without it, you can’t have democracy.
You’re probably wondering why I’m writing about this, right? Over the years I’ve seen bumper stickers, editorials and even guest book comments on my own Website from people who say things like “America, Love it or Leave it.” When someone criticizes government policy, does that mean they don’t love their country? I don’t think so. You think I’m bad, criticizing drug laws, etc. Go sit in on a session of Congress. All they deal with is government policy and they argue their asses off about it. So, what I’m trying to say is, don’t think I, or any of the contributors to this site don’t love our country because we criticize some government policies. If you feel we are wrong to state our opposition to policies we don’t agree with, or we don’t believe we have the greatest country in the free world, you are wrong. We believe in the Constitution as it was written.
–Rusty, freerusty.com
HARDTAIL MAGAZINE SPONSORS BIKE FEATURES–We’re a bunch of hard-riding, chopper-loving, women-chasin’ creative types, so when Buck Lovell, the publisher of HardTail Magazine, a scooter book devoted to rigid frame chops, asked if we would like some features of bikes published in HardTail, we were all for it. Watch for more features and techs from Buck on Bikernet. The Real Deal
BIKERNET NEWSFLASH! SPECIAL AGENT ZEBRA BRAWLS WITH MIAMI BEACH COPS!–In what appeared to be a routine noise complaint gone wrong, SpecialAgent Zebra became entangled with local law enforcement on Miami Beach’s fashionable Ocean Drive late Saturday night, according to authorities. A short fist fight occurred, during which bikers came to Zebra’s aid and what began as a minor argument quickly turned into a major scrap.
Sources say the dispute began when police were summoned to Zebra’spalatial mansion, the former home of late Italian fashion mogul Gianni Versace, to investigate reports of random gunfire during a massive party at the residence. Miami Beach police officers arrived on the scene but were unable to determine where the soundshad come from. Special Agent Zebra was questioned and also could offer no clue as to where the sounds of gunfire originated, though he was wearing histrademark H&K .45 in a hip holster (it is legal to keep and BEAR arms in thestate of Florida).
When asked if they could look around, Zebra said, “Sure,just show me the warrant, lads, and I’ll be glad to put you on the guest list.”
At that point, reports are mixed, but reliable sources say that ayoung Swedish supermodel named “Lina” strolled out topless (also legal in Miami Beach) and asked if Zebra was going to return to the party soon. Officers requested proof of legal drinking age as the young woman was in possession of a what appeared to be a martini. Special Agent Zebra then allegedly took the martini from the topless supermodel, drank it and tossed the glassceremoniously to the sidewalk, shattering it. Officers attempted to arrest Special Agent Zebra on charges of destroying evidence and littering,which lead to Zebra allegedly decking a police officer and slamming another to the ground. Several more police officers attempted to subdue Zebra when a mob of bikers charged out of the mansion and engaged the officers.
During the melee, Zebra ran to a nearby chopper, reportedly theGreat Northern Steamer, and with the Swedish model Lina roared off down Ocean Drive. He has not been seen or heard from since, though we have it ongood authority that he recently was spotted at The Tavern on Airline Highwayin New Orleans, a well-known southern biker bar, partying with old friends and a very beautiful blonde with a heavy Swedish accent.
Nine local bikers were arrested for disorderly conduct and assaulton a police officer. All were released on bail, which was posted by Bikernet.comEast.
Miami Beach police reports indicate that a warrant for littering andaiding to the corruption of a minor have been issued against Special Agent Zebra, though assault charges on an officer were put on hold after 143 eye witnesses, all bikers, signed affidavits attesting that Special Agent Zebra slipped and fell, broke his glass and then rushed himself to a nearby hospital and that police testimony that Zebra resisted arrest and assaultedan officer is false.
Stay tuned to Bikernet.com East for up-to-the-minute reports on thisunfolding saga.
–Big Lucy,Filling in for Special Agent Zebra
MIKUNI 2001 IRON & LACE CALENDAR– The Mikuni-sponsored Iron & Lace is renown as the world’s finest custom motorcycle pinup calendar. It’s photographed by respected Easyriders, VQ, Big Twin magazine and pinup photographer Jim Gianatsis. The featured cover model this year is a new discovery, sexy brunette Jessica Kane. Together with Playboy centerfold Natalia Sokolova, sexy actress Rebecca Chaney, calendar favorites Tiffany Gramza and Brooke Johnson, plus a bevy of barely legal schoolgirls, the 2001 Iron & Lace couldn’t get any steamier without an “R” rating! Each year is a real collector’s edition of great bikes and babes worth keeping.
Order byphone, mail, or online at the FastDates.com Website. QUANTUM UPDATE– Murry Smith has resigned asCEO and director of Quantum Cycle. He made his announcement Nov. 9 before a bankruptcyjudge, an hour before the hearing. The update on your page stating he and Rick Block went to New York isinaccurate in that Murry Smith is in no capacity to do so. If yourequire verification of this, contact Bruce Wise at (800)247-4302. He isthe landlord and is as surprised by this action as I am. –Jeff Stark. BEST QUOTE OF THE DAY–“YOU MEAN TO TELL ME THAT THOSE LITTLE OLD LADIES IN PALM BEACH CANPLAY 15 BINGO CARDS SIMULTANEOUSLY – BUT CAN’T PUNCH A BALLOT CORRECTLY?” –Nov. 13–Leno Did anyone watch the NBC miniseries about the Bible? Tonight theyshowed the part where Moses receives the Ten Commandments. Originallyit wasjust eight, then Moses asked for a recount! I am getting really annoyed with the networks. It’s day six already! Can’t they drop the breaking news part?! BANDIT’S ’46 INDIAN FOR SALE– That’s right. It’s still in the hands of Don Whalen, the master Indian restoration expert. If you need Indian info, restoration info, or to buy an Indian, Don is the man. (626) 358-9696. LOVE RIDE REPORT CONTINUES–There I was, pacing the headquarters garage waiting for another misleading message that would send me to the cupboard for another shot of Jack. It was Thursday afternoon and I was tinkering with the black Buell M-2 Cyclone. I had removed most of the plastic covers and the air box. I replaced it with a tear drop K&N filter that once resided on the Blue Flame, but after a short spin discovered that the rubbermounted drivetrain was causing the back of the filter to rub the frame. It wouldn’t work, so I was hoping that the Blue Flame would arrive and I’d be on the road, but that wasn’t happening. So I went looking for another solution. I picked up a round Screamin’ Eagle air cleaner kit for a big twin and went to work. With some mods and tweaking, it fit perfectly. Over it I bolted on a Harley billet cover without the casing that covers the element. The Buell was ready to fly for the weekend when the call came down. Paul would be bringing the Blue Flame to the other side of Los Angeles. Harold was coming from the north, so he volunteered to pick up the bike on the west end of town and bring it to San Pedro. There was hope that the Blue Flame would live again on the streets of Los Angeles. But the best laid plans don’t always run true to course. When Harold arrived, the Yaffe gang hadn’t. Once the original crew arrived, Harold was on the wrong side of town and fighting his way through rush- hour traffic to reach the hotel. It was almost curfew on Thursday night when Harold asked if it was safe to park his custom dually up the street. I said, “Oh sure, as long as we’re in the street here watching it, and we’re armed.” I helped Harold unload the bike and could tell by the bags under his eyes that he had about had it for one helluva long day. I sent him home, after reviewing the new tank and paint. The tank size and shape filled the top rail of the Daytec frame to a T. There was hope with a simple installation that the Blue flame would ride again. We set the tank in place as I watched Harold’s big eyes droop and the dark-haired one ran her hand up my thigh. Ah, she was right, it was Love Ride weekend. The next morning life was all wrenches and Teflon tape. Articles to post on the site, including the installation of the tank, which is now segment No. 9 in the Sturgis 2000 Bikernet West category of the Bikernet Garage area. Of course, true to form, I couldn’t find a gas cap that would fit and almost destroyed the petcock trying to install it. After another grueling workout in the Bikernet iron pile, I showered and bundled for the brisk ride to the Sagebrush Cantina for the first party of the weekend. (Although the intimate one the night before was nothing but love and fireworks.) After 30 Gold Margaritas on the rocks, 400 chicken tacos and enough chips to build a small building with, I hit the road for the coast. This chopper rides and runs like nothing I’ve ever had. It’s tight, strong and easy to handle. There’s one major bummer I need to throw into an otherwise puttin’-perfect weekend. I received a call from Harold early Friday morning. Three motorcycles were stolen from his trailer while parked in the hotel parking lot in Hollywood. Here’s a man who had busted his ass to paint my tank on time, then took the time to hassle through rush-hour Los Angeles traffic to pick up the bike and deliver it to me, only to be ripped off. All three bikes were top-of-the-line customs. This shit breaks my heart, and brings out the warrior in all of us who won’t tolerate bike thieves. The next morning I was just beginning to get her up and out of the sack when riders attacked the headquarters. We were due to hit the YMCA charity ride through many of the manufacturers in Orange County. The kick off time was way too early so we cut in line at the Samson exhaust factory, where we reviewed their manufacturing process, the owner’s motorcycle collection and his coffee and donut stash. From the vast Samson loud pipes heaven, we hit the beach and Dukes on the sand in Huntington Beach for lunch, then Jesse James West Coast Choppers for the No Love Party. His collection of hot cars and hotter bikes expands daily. The parties continued into the night, but somehow we had to be up and rolling at 7 a.m. The dark-haired one was escorting me to the Love Ride so we pulled out the Buell for the blast across town to hook up with a pack of Hamsters for the event run. We rolled into the Love Ride right on time. She raised $100 for the Love Ride Foundation with the help of co-workers Marisa and Toni, and Oliver (the founder and owner of Glendale Harley-Davidson) was gracious enough to donate $5,000 to the Bikernet charity, Human Services Network to help us buy homes for the boys.
I’m trying to get out of here. I have a pressing project looming over my lumpy head, a hot evening ahead and the Blue Flame is fired up and ready to burn through another Avon tire. I could go on for another hour about the Love Ride itself, but I’m going to drop the sizzling description and just conclude with: It was a helluva weekend, biggest Love Ride ever. More bands, action and vendors. More friends, great food and action. And the evening following the Love Ride contained its share of love. Let’s ride, we’re burnin’ daylight–Bandit.
