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NEW TEACHER BEING HIRED BY BIKERNET COLLEGE OF DESIGN–After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching prospectsaid, “Let me see if I’ve got this right: You want me to go into that roomwith all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them forsigns of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages,and instill in them a love for learning.
“You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs andsexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem andpersonal pride. You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship,sportsmanship and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance acheckbook, and apply for a job.
“You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs of anti-socialbehavior, and make sure that they all pass the state exams.
“You want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of theirhandicaps, and communicate regularly with their parents by letter,telephone, newsletter, and report card.You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletinboard, a few books, a big smile, and a starting salary that qualifies meforfood stamps. You want me to do all this and then you tell me…”I CAN’T PRAY?”
–Rogue
ARLEN NESS BIKE SHOW, SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 27-28, 2006–Riding high on the growth and success of the American ThunderPromotions Donnie Smith Invitational Bike Show throughout the Midwest,American Thunder Promotions is going to California. Starting 2007 offright, American Thunder Promotions is taking over the famous San JoseConvention and Cultural Center in San Jose, California to bring thefirst ever Arlen Ness Bike Show to life, sponsored by Bikernet.com!
This show will be like no other you have ever attended. Arlen and CoryNess invite you to be part of history as 42 different bikeclasses–including a Pro Class–are assembled under one roof for theultimate California bike show. American Thunder Promotions has beenpacking stadiums in the Midwest with their blend of incredible bikes,great vendors, displays and focus on fun, but now they have a chanceto get really wild with the show-stopping California machines.
This weekend in January will be like no other and nothing else youcould be doing will top meeting some of the biggest names in custombike building and seeing what wild creations they unveil at the show.Remember, the Arlen Ness Bike Show takes place just a few days beforethe biggest v-twin industry trade show, so new builds should be allover the show floor. With over 100,000 square feet of bikes and parts,how can you go wrong?
www.arlennessbikeshow.com
For tickets and information call (866) 746-7790
MYSTFREE FROM DOHERTY MACHINE–Finally a no nonsense cure for the dreaded Twin Cam oil mist dilemma. Tim Doherty, CEO of Doherty Machine, has just announced the release of what is certainly one of the most significant new products developed for the TwinCam 88 since its introduction in 1999. According to Doherty the single largest complaint of TC owners is the oil mist released through the engine breather system that ultimately ends up coating the side of the bike, rider and passenger. Until now, there have been a number of what amount to “band aid” patches for the problem but none have produced notable permanent results. In stark contrast to these temporary patch techniques, Doherty’s new MYSTFREE air/oil separation module eliminates the oil mist problem permanently! Both in house and independent tests have shown that the MYSTFREE unit eliminated 99% of the oil residue emitted from TwimCam machines in good mechanical condition.
Tested in engines ranging from the stock 88 up to 154 ci, Doherty’s unique device controlled virtually all misting normally associated with a build up in crank case pressure and inadequate oil pump scavenging. A direct bolt in replacement for the factory module, MYSTFREE can be installed in about an hour with no additional modifications.
There are currently a number of patents pending on MYSTFREE which retails for $229.95. For complete details call 928-541-7744 or visit www.dohertymachine.com
MERCHANTS WANT OUTSIDE SALES POLICY OKAY’D BEFORE EVENTS IN FLORIDA–DAYTONA BEACH — Partying during biker events might get started earlier here.Main Street merchants want the city to ease up on a rule passed four years ago to clamp down on special events.The City Commission on Wednesday will consider allowing year-round businesses to conduct outside sales during the seven days before biker events.
“They’re (bikers) here anyway,” said Kevin Kilian, vice president of events at The Chamber, Daytona Beach/Halifax Area. “We’re just saying we’re not allowed to capture that business.”
Since 2002, city commissioners have prohibited outside sales for seven days before and seven days after any special event, not just biker events. They hoped to limit the impact of noise and crowds on residents by preventing events from getting longer.
In recent years, bikers who arrived at Main Street before the official dates of Bike Week and Biketoberfest found themselves walking past closed outside party and vending areas.
Kilian said times have changed since 2002. The opening of Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach and activities at Daytona International Speedway have spread the crowd and eased the impact on residents. Main Street merchants want to compete for business with surrounding communities where activities start before the official event dates.
Wednesday’s proposal would continue to prohibit amplified outside music seven days before events. Outside activities would remain prohibited seven days after events.”Our thought was never to increase the days of the event,” Kilian said. “We would never advertise the event as being before the official event days.”He would like change effective for Bike Week 2007, March 2 to 11.
Frank Heckman, chairman of the Beachside Neighborhood Watch, supports easing the rules for the businesses.”Each year, it (biker events) become less of an impact, and there are less complaints coming from the community into the Police Department,” Heckman said.
Police spokeswoman Sonja Wiles said only one resident complained about bike noise. “The response was 99 percent positive,” she said.
By JOHN BOZZO
–from Rogue
WESTBURY?S DISCOVERY CHANNEL BIKER BUILD-OFF MOTORCYCLE WILL DEBUT AT SAN FRANSICSO EVENT– Concord California motorcycle builder Greg Westbury, who is fresh off his big win at the Artistry in Iron Build Off in Las Vegas has been paired off against Brian Fuller for an upcoming Discovery Channel “Biker Build Off? show.
Westbury is planning a one-off Vintage Flavor creation to compete against Atlanta, GA motorcycle builder Brian Fuller. The classic style motorcycle will feature a S&S 92 cu. in. round cylinder motor with Baker Torque box six-speed transmission and a Westbury custom frame and front suspension. The one-off wheels are from Metal Monster, with the primary from Performance Machine, with Dwayne Ballard stitching up the seat. Spyke Inc. is providing the miscellaneous electrical, charging parts and a custom designed paint scheme from Eric Reyes and Kirk Kapferstien using PPG Automotive Finishes.
The last filming date for the show will be January 6th in Connecticut and then will be loaded up and head for it?s public unveiling at the San Francisco Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show which opens January 12th at he Cow Place in San Francisco. Westbury stated, ?I?m not taking this Discovery Build Off Invitation lightly and this bike is guaranteed not to disappoint.?
Come see Westbury’s creation long before the show airs on Discovery channel at the San Francisco Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show which runs January 12- 13-14, 2007 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. For event information contact Rp Productions at 209-744-8090 or visit their web site at www.sfcustomshow.com
JUDGE BARRED FROM PRACTICING LAW– ORLANDO – An Orange County judge who already was removed from the bench has been suspended from practicing law for three years.
Judge James Ellis Henson, 58, of Orlando, was suspended by the Florida Supreme Court for violating ethics rules on honesty, deceit and professional conduct, the Florida Bar Association said. He consented to the charges and has been ordered to pay $1,521 in investigative and administrative costs.
The charges stem from Henson’s position as an Orange County judge in 2000, when he lost a bid for re-election, and his private practice the next year. He was elected in 2002 as a circuit judge.
The high court ruled that Henson improperly practiced law while still a county judge when he signed a $40,000 contract to represent Diana Jimenez and received an initial payment of $15,000 on Dec. 20, 2000, after meeting with her at the county jail. That was after he was defeated but before his term expired in January 2001.
Jimenez, a native of Columbia, was charged with drunken driving manslaughter and other charges related to an automobile crash that killed two people on Dec. 16, 2000, in Osceola County. She eventually pleaded no contest and is serving a 16-year prison term.
Although Henson asked another lawyer, Robert Nesmith, to handle her bond hearing, he sat in the audience and afterward obtained bond papers from the judge, the high court wrote.
Jimenez testified that Henson implied several times that fleeing was an option upon learning she had a valid Colombian passport, although he did not specifically tell her to go.
WEST COAST CHOPPERS COOKS FOR THE HOMELESS–“We want to thank our customers for the support,” said Simo the WCC general manager. “We are having a holiday sale. Check out our website for details.” Jesse James is cooking a Thanksgiving meal for a homeless shelter near the WCC shop. It houses approx 69 homeless folks.
SEND A THANKYOU CARD TO A SERVICEMAN OR WOMAN–Regardless of how I/we feel about war, I know what it’s like to be away from a loved one/spouse for a week or two at a time and I can’t imagine the guys or gals that are away for months and years, and we are carrying on our usual lives because of them. It really does only take a second to bring them a smile – hats off to Xerox!
If you go to this web site, www.letssaythanks.com you can pick out a thank you card (no charge) and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can’t pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.
Please send a card.It is FREE and it only takes a second.
–from Vagabond Choppers
Vagabondchopper@aol.com
Custom Chrome and D&D Performance Release New Exhaust for 2007 Harley-Davidson? Models–Now available and in stock D&D exhaust for 2007 models– Morgan Hill, CA- In collaboration with the recent release and delivery of new 2007 Harley-Davidson models, Custom Chrome as the exclusive distributor for D&D Performance Exhaust releases exhaust designed specifically for 2007 HD models powered by the new TC96.
“We have been working hard getting this product ready to ship to dealers so new 2007 bike owners can add exhaust to their bike to increase both horse power and torque, not to mention what the new exhaust can do for the sound of the bike and its looks” said Dave Rash, owner, D&D Exhaust. Several styles of exhaust are readily available including;
2:1 Fat Cat for Softail 2:1 Boarzilla for Softail
Power Pipe for Softail 2:2 XHP Slash Cut
2:2 XHP Straight Cut 07 Softail Longrider
07 Touring Boarzilla 07 Touring Fat Cat
Any many others?
Hand crafted in America, D&D Performance has built its reputation on designing true performance products. Every single pipe is designed, developed and dyno tested to optimize a smooth and consistent horsepower/torque delivery. For over thirty years D&D has built and raced their performance exhaust systems to deliver performance, great looks and value. These commitments lead them to a land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats. All D&D products come complete with heat shields and exhaust flanges and deliver horsepower gains up to 25%.
Custom Chrome is committed to partnering with designers and manufactures like D&D Exhaust. It is because of business partners like D&D and others that Custom Chrome is able to refresh their extensive product line for their dealer gathering during the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati this coming February. If you can’t wait that long, please visit www.customchrome.com to check out the all new product every week.
GIVE THANKS GODDAMNIT–The news is done and we’re kickin’ back, sorta. I want to run something past you, and for some reason, this might be a good time to think about it. I went Salmon fishing last year in Alaska, a wild experience. Talk about magnificent views. When we flew into Fairbanks we went looking for gear, supplies, you name it, so we went to WalMart. They had everything from fishing equipment to food, booze, knives and apparel, you name it. Later that bothered me-a lot.
I’m sure there were local Sporting Goods Stores, Markets, and Liquor stores. We cut out all the locals for the one-stop joint. Imagine if they start carrying bike parts. They already carry Jesse James bling and OCC Chinese toys. What if they ate this section of the market also? Just think about it, the next time you head to Walmart. Could you roll down the street and support a local auto-parts or grocery store?
So there you have it. Have a helluva holiday. I can’t remember when we’ve faced a more busy December. There’s the Big Twin West Dealer Extravaganza in Vegas, The Cycle World Show in Long Beach, the new Victory Touring Bike introduction, David Mann show in Ventura and Christmas goddamnit. Hang on.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
