Happy Thanksgiving, goddamnit. Drink whiskey, ride or polish your sled and hold that woman like she’s the last broad on earth. We’re living in interesting times. Think about it. Folks in the states are paying big bucks for thimbles to augment their collection. The other half of the world is in a holy war, ducking bullets and praying that the toilet will work next week. It’s fucking weird, on the other hand we need to be thankful for all we have, for our friends, for the freedoms we share and too few respect.
This thanksgiving I’m damn thankful for so much and wary of the future. But what the hell, let’s party:
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BIKERNET.COM SHOT GLASSES–$140.00 for a set of shot glasses? I wouldn?t pay it but you can! Available now in the Gulch, in Bikernet Originals. Only 100 will be made so make up you mind and order fast. Jack not included!
HARLEY-DAVIDSON OFFERS 100TH ANNIVERSARY DVD AND BOOK IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS–
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s exhibit “Heroes of Harley-Davidson,” brings the fascinating tales of Motor Company founders, racers, designers, engineers and personalities to life with an unprecedented display of rare and valuable motorcycles, historic artifacts and intriguing memorabilia.
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, located just east of Columbus, Ohio, has dedicated its entire top floor, more than 8,100 square feet, to the newly installed exhibit. Each of the twenty-two sections of the exhibit is dedicated to a special phase in Harley-Davidson’s history and reveals the human side of the Motor Company. This historic hardware has remained outside the public domain for decades, but Museum officials were able to tap into private collections as well as Harley-Davidson’s own closely guarded archives.
“While the amazing stories of Harley-Davidson’s past and present heroes are the foundation of this exhibit, we’re equally proud to show many of the products and artifacts that made their heroic deeds–such as victories on the track, in the research and development lab, in society and in the boardroom–possible,” said Mark Mederski, Executive Director of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
The exhibit will run through December 2004.
Old shot from Bob T.
HAMSTER RUN TO MEXICO–Read below for information on a Hamster Run in San Diego. Also wanted to pass the word that Lee Fredrickson, one of our Hamster’s from Minnesota had a heart attack today, after shoveling snow. He had surgery and is recovering. Keep him and Sandy in your thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.
Randy Aron is having a Run which will start at his shop Cycle Visions in San Diego on Sunday Dec. 7th at 10:00AM. It will go to Puerto Nuevo, in Baja Mexico (about an hour and a half south) and there we will drink Mexican beer and eat lobster ’til we can’t eat any more! A fun day for all! For info call Cycle Visions 619-295-7800.
–Patty
ATTENTION FORMER AMERICAN QUANTUM CYCLE EMPLOYEES–I have received a notice from the United States Bankruptcy Court, Orlando Florida stating that there will be a hearing in Courtroom A, 5th Floor, 135 West Central Blvd. Orlando, Florida 32801 on December 17,2003 at 10.30AM to consider and act on a motion to Pay Priority Wage Claimants among others.
What this means is that the Trustee is finally saying he is ready to pay past American Quantum Cycle employees monies owed them (in part or full) when Quantum filed Bankruptcy. I have a list of names and money?s to be awarded.
To receive this money you must have filed a claim. The court must also have a Current Mailing Address For You.
Myself and others have fought long and hard for this and it goes to prove the little guys can Win One.
I will attend the hearing. It is expected the Judge will grant this motion and order the employees paid. I will see if I can find out when the checks will be mailed out.
In time for a Merry Christmas I hope
–Rogue
LUCKY DEVIL INVESTIGATION–I saw the additional Lucky Devil story on the Sportster. I did not realize they had sent such a variety of images or I would have scaled back some of the stuff I sent. I’m in line for changes to the rigid. It will probably not happen until April or later. Kent (a.k.a. Lucky?) said they are booked tight for the next four months or so. I think it will be interesting to see what keeps coming from their shop as time goes by.
Here are some of the folks from last weeks bike night. It’s sad, I was talking to the three girls in the black jackets & I have been riding Harley’s longer then they have been alive. However one of ’em wants me to take her riding and has already called to make sure I don’t forget.
I think I made the one JD girl nervous. I told her she had to show me the Jack, she had been keeping her jacket buttoned up I guess her stomach was cold. Hell then in that one image I would be smiling too If she was sitting on my lap! Last weeks event carried over to another bar until 1:30 & then sleep was not allowed until 3:30 or 4. So Friday was a long day.
Food drive run this weekend then two toy runs next month, so Texas action coverage is comin’.
–RFR
TELL SANTA–There was a city cop on his horse waiting to cross the street when a littleboy on his new shiny bicycle stopped beside him.
“Nice bike,” “Did Santa bring it to you?”
“Yep,” the little boy said,”he sure did!”
The cop looked the bike over and handed the boy a $20 ticket for a safetyviolation. The cop said,”Next year tell Santa to put a reflector light onthe back of it.”
The young boy looked up at the cop and said, “Nice horse you got there sir,did Santa bring it to you?”
“Yes, he sure did,” chuckled the cop.
The little boy looked up at the cop and said, “Next year tell Santa thatthedick goes underneath the horse, not on top.”
VICTORY RIDERS TAKE PARADE LAPS ON DAYTONA SPEEDWAY– A group of Victory motorcycle riders got an unforgettable, up-close look at the legendary Daytona International Speedway when they took a Victory Parade Lap around the racetrack during Biketoberfest 2003 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (To see a gallery of Victory at Biketoberfest photos, go to www.victorymotorcycles.com and click on Galleries.) The Victory marketing team worked with Speedway officials to arrange the special, Victory-exclusive experience that took place on Saturday, October 18.
Victory Riders Association (VRA) members took nearly two full laps around the 2.5-mile tri-oval where the greatest names in stock car racing, Petty, Earnhardt, Allison, Yarborough and more ? won races and earned fame. The Victory riders then turned into the track?s infield road course for a few tight turns before parking their bikes and posing for photos in Victory Lane. They had lunch in the Daytona USA interactive experience center, and then enjoyed a Victory Ride around the Daytona Beach area. The Victory Ride was led by Matt Barwick, the volunteer VRA Ride Coordinator for Central Florida.
From their vantage point on the track’s apron, the Victory riders got a close-up look at the racetrack’s stunningly steep 31-degree banked turns. In those banked turns, the 40-foot-wide track looks as high as a three-story building, and racers must maintain considerable speed to keep their cars or motorcycles up on the banking.
Victory also had product displays and offered demo rides on 2004 models at Biketoberfest. Motorcycle enthusiasts test-rode the award-winning Victory Vegas, the all-new Kingpin and the Touring Cruiser on a 20-minute demo route around Daytona International Airport. The demo rides are led by Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructors contracted by Victory.
Biketoberfest was the first event at which riders got to test ride the new 2004 Kingpin, and they were impressed by its smooth ride, easy handling and outstanding Freedom? V-twin power. Victory will return to Daytona for Bike Week 2004 with product displays and demo rides and perhaps another unforgettable riding experience for VRA members.
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CRIMINAL CHARGES THROWN OUT–A judge has thrown outcriminal charges against a man who was shot by a Glendale police officerduring a drug raid on a Hells Angels clubhouse.The judge has ruled that Michael Wayne Coffelt was denied justicebecause of incomplete testimony that was offered to the Maricopa Countygrand jury that indicted him.
As a matter of fairness, police and prosecutors should have informed thegrand jury that Coffelt never fired at the Glendale officer, wrote JudgeStephen Gerst of Maricopa County Superior Court.Gerst also said the grand jury never was informed that Laura Beeler, theGlendale officer, had incorrectly claimed to have been fired upon.
The judge’s decision, handed down Nov. 6, leaves open the possibility ofa new indictment against Coffelt.Bill FitzGerald, a spokesman for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office,said the case will be taken back to the grand jury “in the very nearfuture.”In the meantime, Richard Schonfeld, a Las Vegas lawyer for Coffelt,described the ruling as “appropriate and just.”Coffelt, 40, a Phoenix resident and prospective member of the HellsAngels motorcycle club, was shot July 8 during the north Phoenix raid.
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