We all seem to be burning the candle at both ends. Do you feel the same? I think I’m busy and call someone in the industry, and I can tell by the tone of their voice that they’re moving at light speed. Their words are clipped and their concentration drifts. They’re moving onto other projects while dealing with the list facing them. It’s a good thing, then again, maybe not. We need time to reflect on our success, on what we’ve accomplished and to enjoy the fruits of our nail-biting. In other words, grab your babe, a fresh bottle of Jack and your finest ride and get away. Make a point to take time off. Stop thinking about work, memos and politics, grab a handful of heaven and go for a ride. I did on Halloween night, and look at me. I’m a wreck. Let’s get to the news:
STAFF MEMBER RUNS FOR AMA BOARD–Mike Osborn, our affable advertising director and the chairman of Abate of California’s Political Action Committee, has been working within the political structure of motorcycling for over 15 years. Now he’s prepared to take another giant step in the world of motorcycling and run for the board of directors of the American Motorcycle Association.
Speaking of freedom and the elections that are coming up, the country seems to be at a crossroads. Another Abate member recently asked me why we don’t have more celebrity motorcyclists come out publicly in favor of the freedom motorcyclists work so hard to preserve. Could it be that helmet laws have become a political hot potato that rivals abortion or gun laws? Has the public decided to give up its freedoms in exchange for safety regulations? Have they given up their right to choose in favor of mandatory regulations? Have they abandoned the responsibility for one’s actions in favor of having government agencies protect them from themselves? Who the fuck knows. We’ll see, though.
THE BIKERNET FOX REPORT–We’ll be releasing Brenda’s Deuce techs on the site any minute now. But just as we were about to disrobe the Fox from Bartels’ Harley-Davidson in front of Randy’s camera for some suggestive shots in the new Bikernet T-shirt, Hells Angel Dan snagged her for one long wheelstand to Palm Springs Bike Week. We chased his stroked FXR, but he left Snake in the dust. Fortunately Dan couldn’t keep his front wheel on the ground, even in downtown Palm Springs, and he was arrested. We quickly swooped in and kidnapped her back.Watch for Dan, the wheelstand king, who’ll have Big Red Machine Bike on display at the Love Ride. Don’t miss ’em.
LOVE RIDE NOVEMBER 12, 2000– Visit http://www.loveride.org for details and event schedules.
MC CLURE FINISHES UP 2000– McClure Finishes Up 2000 Jim McClure has one more race to finish up his 2000 Top Fuel Harley-Davidson season. McClure will be competing in the rescheduled IHRA CARQUEST Autumn Nationals at Rockingham Dragway Nov. 4-5.
After the final points were tabulated in AHDRA, McClure finished third nationally in the JIMS Top Fuel series and second in the Eastern Top Fuel points challenge. McClure missed four AHDRA events because of dates that conflicted with the IHRA series.
McClure is currently sixth in the IHRA Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Harley Division. The Top Fuel Racers Association has announced that Screamin’ Eagle will continue to sponsor the Nitro Harley series on the IHRA curcuit in 2001.
McClure is supported on his national tour by Rivera Engineering, Primo Products, Red Line Synthetic Oil, ACCEL, Hampton Roads HD, Southside HD, F & S HD, S & S Cycle Inc., Performance Machine, Axtell, Autolite and Vanson Leathers
Catch the man at www.jimmcclureracing.com, and don’t forget to watch IHRA on TNN on Sunday nights at 10:30 p.m. EST.
LAST NAME BLUES–
BANDIT– Oh, Bandit. You are so cool. No explosions here. Groovy. I hope that you like it…We are and will always be… your loyal outlaw girl gang.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
–GOTHGIRL
Devil Dolls MC
As the sun drifted behind the Palos Verdes Peninsula and a sliver of a moon crept into the Halloween sky like a razor sharp glass shard, a package was delivered to the smoldering Bikernet headquarters. It was the new Devil Dolls MC 2001 calendar. Smoke slithered out of the envelope and the San Pedro bomb squad was called. When they discovered that the call originated at Bikernet, they retreated to the home of the kid with an apple sporting a fuse. For information on the Goth Girl’s new calendar, head to devildolls.com. Keep a fire extinguisher beside your computer though.–Bandit
BUELL REPORT–Here is an S&S Super “D” air horn on a Trock bored 40mm CV carb. This is on my ’95 S2 Thunderbolt. Made the adapter, which has same internal taper as the air horn. Small opening of the air horn is 2.375 diameter. The diameter of the carb radius entry is 2.250 at the carb’s gasket flange. This controls the thickness of the adapter (.750) with the given taper of the S&S air horn. This works very well!!! Too bad there is no filterelement for it.
Also, for a neat light show, turn off the lights when the bike is running on the Dyno. Then point a timing light at the air horn while the bike is running. You get to see what’s going on in the intake tract–eerie shit.–Paul Davis, Charolette Harley-Davidson.
Yes, the air horn is available. It’s a Spit & Sputter (S&S) Super “D” 4 inch.Their P/N was SS17-0141 awhile back. Its cost was about $35. The adapter I had to make. I have enough “Rudiminum” stock to make a couple or so. I had planned to make some this winter. It also requires a mod. on the carb mtg. bracket so it can be screwed on.
Got to make this quick as I have a plane to catch this morning.Got together with the local Buellies last night and got to looking at some of the tricks and tips they have put together as a group.
1.) Shifter linkage and brake lever sideplay? Invest $30 in a set of bronze bushingsfrom American Sport Bike P/N 5546. It tightens up the linkage nicely for smoother shifts and ease of finding neutral. (ABS phone: 760-946-3379)
2.) While you are at it, the aluminum shifter linkage and brake lever polish up nicely.Spray a coat of clear on them before reinstalling to maintain the shine.
3.) Want some footpeg relief from the vibrations? Replace the solid Buell footpegs with a set of standard H-D pegs. I installed a set from my old FXR and what a difference.
4.) The three-spoke wheels can also be stripped of the paint and polished. Looks totally custom. They are super nice wheels when you stop to appreciate them.
5.) Maybe by now you found out that the Buell quits running if you attempt to ride away with the kickstand down. There is a cut out switch at the kickstand pivot mount. It can be bypassed by shorting out the wires if you so desire.
Dropped the stock muffler this morning in anticipation of the Vance/HinesSS2R replacement I ordered. Couldn’t help but start it up with the header in place.Sure sounded like a hotrod Harley! The kids at the bus stop started cheering!
I am out of here. Ride fast, ride safe!!
— Bikernet Buell Agent, Anson
THINGS YOU CAN SAY AT THANKSGIVING–and get away with:
1. Talk about a huge breast!
2. Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.
3. It’s Cool Whip time!
4. If I don’t undo my pants, I’ll burst!
5. Whew, that’s one terrific spread!
6. I’m in the mood for a little dark meat.
7. Are you ready for seconds yet?
8. It’s a little dry, do you still want to eat it?
9. Don’t play with your meat.
10. Just spread the legs open and stuff it in.
11. I didn’t expect everyone to come at once!
12 . You still have a little bit on your chin.
BIKERNET’S BIG APPLE BABE REPORTS FROM BIKETOBERFEST–Biketoberfest 2000Tricked and Treated while on the Prowl!
The Confederate Hell Cat 2001 both tricked and treated me with its 107-inch S&Sand the Total Performance engines. I couldn’t ride just one. I straddledtwo…a black and a red “kitty.” My grin was like a carved pumpkin facewith a permanently lit candle inside. I made a scary realization:I’ve found my perfect ride. The bike was the definition of sex, drugs androck ‘n’ roll. The sleek steel sexed me up, the horsepower drugged me andthe torque rock ‘n’ rolled me down I-95.
The bright red hellcat with its arched tank was an undeniableTechnicolor dream (or trip?) and the black kitty crossed the paths of many,bringing drools and good luck to the ogling eyeballs of the general cruisercrowd. By the end of my day’s ride, I had affectionately named the prowlingmidnight pussy “kitten,” ’cause I was smitten. I’m still trippin’ from theride!
Florida was OK. The highlight was getting to drive the 2001 HellcatConfederate. Test drove the new Confederate for American Rider but had a photographer with anawful attitude who really made my life difficult. And Ithought this guy was my friend, too.
Chopper2
MY FIRST CHOP–Got these scanned finally. I have more of the Pan but they are slidesthat need to be converted to jpg files. The Pan was my first chopper, first bike. Built it when I got out of the Navy Seabees in ’76.
A ’69 Bagger was my second bike. Put a ’76 front end on it, along with same year seat and heads. Had all Andrews gears in the tranny. I put in a set of 1/2-inch stroker S&S wheels, rods and pistons. It had solids with a “C” grind cam. It was a real sleeper!! Notice the handmade Derby cover on the ’69 one piece primary.
Let me know what you think about the Pan with the Fury Girder.
— Paul Davis, Charolette Harley-Davidson.
Man/Woman– A man is driving down a road. A woman is driving down the same road from the opposite direction. As they pass each other, the woman leans out the window and yells “PIG!”
The man immediately leans out his window and yells, “BITCH!” They each continue on their way, and as the man rounds the nextcurve, he crashes into a huge pig in the middle of the road.
MORAL OF THE STORY: If only men would listen.
COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT– After a couple weeks and countless hours, we have *finally* tracked down the source of the Mailman (and other) problems–the ethernet card is malfunctioning. That’s why registered readers receive several duplicate e-mails
We have been grappling with our ordering system. We will have new software shortly. If you are turned down trying to order a product, let us know. If you do have a problem, drop us a check in the mail and we will have the order out to you pronto.
Il signore con la barbetta bianca e’ Willi G. Davidson, quello con la maglietta nera Americana Roma e’ Marco J.L. Il primo e’ arrivato con l’aereo privato, il secondo con un viaggio di 40 ore.Ma Willi G. ha disegnato la FAT BOY e io l’ho comptrata.. basta questo!Hasta pronto
Sorry Bandit, I sent an e-mail to my list named “bikers” and you are inside of it, of course.It was just to salute my friends from the HOG NACIONAL RALLY MEXICO (Oaxaca). Attached is a picture of me shopping with Willie G. and his bodyguards.
I went there because if you remember I was interested in organizing a biker meeting in Playa del Carmen for this year, so I met the chapters of Mexico City, Monterey, Guadalajara, etc., and we are going on, finally straight ahead!I hope I will receive the help of the locals. It will be a great meeting. It’s organized by an Italian enthusiast in Mexico in a global village on the Caribbean sea, showing the best of American Legend, with the bikes (few or many) parked on the pedestrian walkway. An expo with Mayan signs and piercing, a mix of anything we like, mescal, tequila and girls included… and don’t forget the TOY RUN!Would you like to be on it? You’d be truly welcome and part of the Californian Kustom Kulture that I think has a lot of roots inside the Mexican way of life, colors and tastes and fine art of “just do it …later.”
If anyone is interested, I need help from only the best!Marco aptcentauro@hotmail.com
MR. BANDIT– give the kids their candy tribute, then scare ’em! After dark,get naked with your pals and party. The next mornin’, have breakfast withthe Dead. Let the holiday season begin! With respect to those thatrespect tradition. Ride On! Wino Joe, USA
Only in the outlaw tradition–Bandit
ORWELL UPDATE–We have a print date of Nov. 20. The books will be shipped the day they are printed or the next. We’re praying for a slightly earlier date so we’ll have the books before Thanksgiving.
OFFICIAL BIKERNET ARTIST REPORT–have just sent Digital Gangster a new, full color, 10-panelcartoon of Nick the Dick. So, please go screwyourself!
–Jon Towle, master craftsman and prick.
WORDS TO LIVE BY–I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in.
I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just assholes.
I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
I’ve learned that you can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you’d better have a big dick or huge tits.
I’ve learned that you shouldn’t compare yourself to others — they are more fucked up than you think.
NEW LINK PAGE LAUNCHED–Here in the hallowed halls of Bikernet, we’re working our butts off the seats of our P-pads to make Bikernet more user-friendly. Now, for quick reference to other biker sites, bikers’ rights organizations and our sponsors, run or peel-out to our grand link page for direct access to the cats you need to contact.
QUANTUM UPDATE–Well, Quantum officially filed Chapter 11 on Oct. 27. It looks likethey are going to try and make a go of it.One of the things that almost fucked it up was a dude named Jeff Starke. Hewas a vice president and one of the people that originally started thecompany. He was doing some back door dealings and wanted the company to goChapter 7 (bankrupt). He was trying to get the rights to the 4-Valveheads. His plan was to get the heads and find someone to finance a whole newdeal with him in charge.This is the same guy that made American Motor Works go belly up. Beat everyone out of money and then found investors to open up Quantum. They made him apresident and then eventually vice president when he got other people toinvest more money.It seems to be his scam.
When he moved here from South Florida and boughtHarley Motor Works from Dennis Mitchell, they ended up going to court. ThenSmitty from Spirat had some dealings with him and it either went to court oranother route. The Snap-on tool truck is not allowed to stop at the shopbecause he ripped them off too. Everyone I know of that has any kind ofbusiness dealing with him has had problems or gotten screwed.
Well the new investors knew all this too and wanted to cover all their bases.It appears that they have and are going to try and make a go of it.I met with Keith Ruxton and a couple of the guys Friday and let them knowthat I was still game for it, especially if Starke was out. They assuredme he was.
Now we wait for things to take their course.I will keep you informed–Rogue
AMERICAN IRON MAGAZINE REPORT–Starting with the February 2001 issue, on sale in January, American Iron Magazine will begin year-long coverage of the Indian scene to be part of the 100 years of Indians. This coverage will be in additional pages so we will not be giving up any Harley-oriented editorial pages.
VALUABLE INFO–American car horns beep in the tone of F.
No piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.
One in every four Americans has appeared on television.
You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are 50 years of age orolder.
The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache
CYRIL HUZE ABSOLUTE CUSTOM–Here’s another sharp example of Cyril’s handiwork. For more information, hunt him down for one of his Miami Vice catalogs.
BIKERNET EAST WEEKLY PARTS CONNECTION–
5 S&S Shorty (E) series carbs with chrome air cleaners$200 each.
1 Delkron FXR 5-speed spline shaft transmission complete with pulley$1100.
1 4-Speed Harley transmission fits 1965-1984 Big Twin (rebuilt)$1000.
1 Roadstar 16-inch spoke wheel in box$250.
3 Revtech 16×3 front rally style billet wheel complete$300 each.
1 Sturgis 16×3 1/2 front Daytona style billet wheel complete$300.
1 Sturgis 16×3 1/2 front Mirage style billet wheel complete$300.
1 Sturgis 16×3 1/2 rear Mirage style billet wheel complete$300.
2 Sturgis 16×3 1/2 rims only Mirage style billet wheel$150 each.
2 Sturgis 16×5 1/4 Rims only rear Roadstar style billet wheel$200 each.
1 Roadstar billet belt pulley rear$300.
2 CCI 47-098 70 tooth rear pulley multi spoke$275 each.
5 billet aluminum inner primarys to fit FXR$500 each.
5 billet aluminum outer primary covers to fit FXR$500 each.
3 H-D inner primarys to fit FXR$200 each.
1 H-D outer primary cover to fit FXR$100.
10 Sets of 4140 Steel EVO connecting rods$50 set.
5 S&S connecting rod sets part number 34-7010$150 each.
2 Spyke starter jackshaft kits CCI 28-677 big twins 89-93$80 each.
5 New Harley-Davidson factory wrinkle black starters 84 up EVO$125 each.
3 5-Speed Harley-Davidson taper shaft diaphragm clutch assembly w/kevlarclutch plates $400 each.
7 heavy billet aluminum 5-speed transmission doors polished and bearings$150 each.
7 Jims pinion gears 24045-78 Green to 89$30 each.
3 JIMS pinion gears 24043-78 Red to 89$30 each.
2 sets CCI 15-294 six-gallon gas tanks H-D FXST 1984-96 & custom frames$100 set.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve heads front, minor repair needed on some(guide, seat, threads) Retail Price $295.68, – Dealer $197.12$75 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve heads rear, minor repair needed on some(guide, seat, threads) Retail Price $295.68, – Dealer $197.12$75 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve front rocker boxes complete, need to be reshimed$175 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve rear rocker boxes complete, need to be reshimed$175 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve front rocker boxes Retail $184.20- Dealer$122.80 $75 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve rear rocker boxes Retail $184.20- Dealer $122.80$75 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve front exhaust rocker arms Retail $159.38- Dealer$106.25 $50 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve front intake rocker arms Retail $159.38- Dealer$106.25 $50 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve rear intake rocker arms Retail $159.38- Dealer$106.25 $50 each.
10 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve rear exhaust rocker arms Retail $159.38- Dealer$106.25 $50 each.
20 Feuling-Quantum 4-valve rocker box covers Retail $86.52- Dealer $57.68$25 each.
–BIKERROGUE@email.msn.com
FREE RUSTY.COM–A token of freedom for Rusty–Naomi and Suzy from Bikers Dream. For information on law enforcement, support items and Crime Inc. products, see the above site. Also, if you’re a Hells Angel fan, follow the plight of Rusty Coones on this site.
HAWGSKINS.COM– Are you a long-distance putter? Do you ride in weather that sinks ships? Well Hawgskins manufactures heavy leather bras for lower legs of Harley front ends. These custom puppies will protect your lower legs from ragged nicks and dings shot at you from the high- speed open road. They’re like chaps for your front end. Go to Hawgskins.com and check ’em out.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PUMPKINS DRINK TOO MUCH–
BIKERNET FEATURED IN INDUSTRY REPORT–No shit. Bikernet, that’s us, was featured in an industry report on biker Web sites to watch. I was blown away. It’s like featuring Joe’s Bar in an exclusive restaurant magazine. Here’s a quote, “This West Coast-based online bomb-thrower achieves symmetry, balance and biker Zen by blending old-school savvy with high-tech funk.” Wow! I was blown away. I’d quote some more, but the rest was bad. Real bad. The other site featured was American Motorcycle Network. “Lee Love, whose claim that AMN is the ‘largest source of motorcycle news on the planet,’ is grooming AMN to be ground zero for two-wheeled surfers. Check out the newly launched Motorcycle News Wire for the latest industry buzz including quotes, rumor and hot links.”We sent these bastards a letter bomb this morning. We’re now hiring subversives in the Virginia area to eliminate this site. Please send your resumes to bandit@bikernet.com.
A GHOSTLY RETREAT–Like I was saying before I was interrupted by the news … We need to get away more often. Think back to Halloween night when you painted your face crimson, installed the long fangs of evil and started your glistening steed for a wild ride into the slippery city night. Begin to focus on the party, on the scantily clad girls, the evil lurking around every corner. If your brains cells aren’t completely fried, try to imagine that last party, the one where you promised to meet the women from the first two. 
As you sip your last Jack of the evening and watched the lightweights and punks slip into their drunken stupors, you catch the eye of someone in silk with buttery cleavage. Her form entices you, and someone introduces you. One girl is tall, her hair a silken robe that hangs like black icing flowing down the side of a Halloween cake. The other is bouncy and aggressive, short but long on witty attitude. She knows what she wants and is actively pursuing it. They chat with you, each word probing for a response, for acceptance, for an open door. You listen and agree, tease and let the door swing. With each subject, the sexual overtures blossom forth. It’s only for you to allow them freedom. The short blond becomes more furtive, until words turn to touch and the night explodes with new sensations.
What begins as an evening of drinks and cool rides becomes ecstasy between the sheets. As you watch the sun come up, you wonder what the 12-hour work days are all about. Hit the iron pile, polish the bike and find a new adventure. It’s biker heaven right here on earth.
Better hit the road before I’m recognized.–Bandit
