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As we rapidly close 2007, the Bikernet Boardroom is scrambling with suggestions for 2008. The Bikernet Ivory tower, with lavish office suites, milk crate desks and motorcycle seat-seats, reeks as we grapple through office politics and worried vice presidents. Someone recently asked me how large our staff was? The employment ranks of Bikernet are vast. We have 40 vice presidents, one president and two employees.
Due to the slowdown in the motorcycle industry we’ve threatened to layoff twenty vice presidents and re-hire them just after the presidential election when motorcycle sales are due to fly once again. We have the word from our Himalaya bound mystic motorcycle guru. So, you can imagine the harried wrangling in the boardroom.
We’ve come to one distinct consensus: the mantra for 2008 is The Year Of Our Veterans. We are going to do all we can for veterans during 2008 and into the middle of 2009. I’ll tell you more about it later, but 10 VPs are trying to take credit for the idea and the other 10 are trying to have the first group arrested for sexual harassment. Let’s hit the news, it’s getting ugly around here.
TWO DEALS OF THE WEEK FROM DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS- the Pan is a 1949 good #s and a tight engine, needs tickler in carb and both calipers and master cylinders need rebuilt
The engine is 1961 also good #s and w/title completely rebuilt , std cyls , the heads have been reworked using black diamond valves-new r/arm assy -new springs ,they are ’63 to ’65 outside oilers I plan to use S&S lifter blocks and feed oil to top end through the lifters like an evo will supply gen and carb with engine need $10,000.0- for ’49 $8000.00 for engine
–Lee
NEWS FROM THE EPA FRONT–Senator Brueggaman, from Montana, is working with SEMA, the EPA and CARB. They?re working together perhaps to change the emissions direction from parts and emission levels to actual mileage. The Senator wants to regulate the number of miles on custom cars and bikes and not the components and emissions. It could be an easier way to go.
ASSALT WEAPAN UPDATE–We are shipping sponsor packages tomorrow. Many surprises inside, so hang on. We installed the Pegasus EFI system and ran it several times. You’re going to love this system. Watch for the tech next week.
Here’s the plan for the Assalt Weapan.
I need to get Pegasus fully installed and hooked up to the Nitrous. Then we will ship it to Berry Wardlaw, at Accurate Engineering for dyno testing, wind tunnel work at the University of Alabama and then a run on the Maxmum Mile.
SWINGER MODEL FROM SUCKER PUNCH SALLY–Hey, I just got an email from Ken Conte from Sucker Punch. He sent some pics and specs on the Swinger model. Man, I owe you again. You’re one hell of bro. I wish I was out on the west coast to bring over some Jack, right now. I have to make an event out your way or get my ass out to Long Beach to party and pay my respects.
–Eric Fertig
Thanks Eric, watch Bikernet next week for all the new Sucker Punch Models and the story behind them.–Bandit
AVDANCED CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE PAINTING BY DAVE PEREWITZ, NEW BOOK FROM WOLFGANG–The subject of custom painting is always important for the simple reason that motorcycle owners can’t leave their bikes alone, and do not want their bike to look like all those other bikes in the parking lot. The first thing most motorcycle owners do with a new bike is to make it their own, with chrome accessories, new sheet metal, and unique paint. The easiest way to make a bike stand out in a crowd is with a nice custom paint job.
The book is timely and important because people want to learn how to apply custom paint themselves, without having to pay someone else two to five thousand dollars for a candy job or really nice set of flames buried under multiple clearcoats. The other reason this book is important is because of the nature of modern paint. Though the urethanes are more durable than anything used before, they are expensive and can be toxic, so correct use of the materials is more important than ever.
This book is the only how-to-paint book that includes specific directions and tips from Dave Perewitz. It is also the only book that will include a side bar and interview with paint experts from PPG Paint, discussing not only the newest materials, but how to use them to best effect. Look for this book Spring of 2008 from Wolfgang Publications.www.wolfpub.com
HELP SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER– Women need support, comfort and protection on and off a motorcycle. Torian Chopper Leathers has just what you need for Santa’s little helper a Torian Race Hoodie. It comes in midnight black and is constructed of the softest naked-leather available today. This will be her favorite jacket because it fits well, has plenty of pockets and wears like iron.
Checkout Bikernet’s Black Market now and your sweetie will be rewarding Santa all year long.
JIMS BIKERNET TOOL OF THE WEEK, OIL PUMP SEAL INSTALLER– Easily installs oil pump seal perfectly below gear surface for a no leak fit.
No.1053 – Use on all aluminum Big Twin pumps single cam only. (Note:Includes aftermarket motors.)
Suggested Retail Price: $72.15
–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com
CYCLE WORLD IMS SHOW COMING TO LONG BEACH NEXT WEEKEND– Show Preview!Here is an EXCLUSIVE preview of what you’ll see at Long Beach Convention Center NEXT WEEKEND:
Matt Hotch
Cory Ness
Roland Sands – Art of Function
Jesse Rooke
It’s all at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota – the only factory-supported show series in America!
Big Twin Customs Presented by NewmarBig Twin Customs presented by Newmar is one of the must-see features on the floor. These bikes may have started as name-brand cruisers or they may have been hand-built from the ground up…
Where
Long Beach
Convention Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeachcc.com
Show Hours
Fri 12/7, 4pm – 9pm
Sat 12/8, 9:30am – 8pm
Sun 12/9, 9:30am – 5pm
BRASS BALLS BOBBER BIKE OF THE MONTH SHOTS– Here are the pictures. Sorry for the delay. I have been working so much lately, I just protested opening my laptop over the Thanksgiving holiday. Had some much needed down time with the family.
Have a great week.
–Dar Holdsworth
OLD MOTORCYCLE CONNECTION IN TEXAS–I recently ran into Bud from Austin Texas. We are working on a motorcycle art project. You’ll see it soon on Bikernet, but if you need old shit, try Bud’s motorcycle Shop (512) 472-8658.
–Wrench
LACED WHEEL & TIRE PACKAGE DEALS–
– 16 x 3.5 inch: 40, 60, 80, and 120 Spoke with tires.
– Fat Daddy Radially Laced wheels.
– 18 x 3.5 and 18 x 4.25, cross laced and Fat Daddy.
– 21 x 3.5 front wheel with White Wall
– Painted rims and hubs.
– Wide rear wheels (4.25, 5.5, 8.5, & 10.5)
We are pleased to offer the following wheel and tire package deals for your wintertime projects. If you are looking for something different, let us know and we will give you a quote.
16 x 3.5 40 stainless spoke front and rear with Black Wall Harley Dunlops: $495 per wheel assembly. (Chrome rim and hub)
16 x 3.5 80 spoke front and rear with Black Wall Harley Dunlops: $595 per wheel assembly. (Chrome rim and hub)
16 x 3.5 “Fat Daddy” Radially Laced with Black Wall Harley Dunlops: $699 per wheel assembly. (Chrome rim and hub)
18 x 3.5 front, 18 x 4.25 rear, Black Rim, Fat Daddy Radially Laced spokes, black hub with Black Wall Metzlers: $797 per wheel assembly.
21 x 3.5 “Ganster” front wheel, 60 spoke with white wall Avon: $695
Wheel assembly includes: new wheel, brand new mounted and balanced Harley Davidson Dunlop (or Metzler where indicated), new bearings, chrome valve stem. Prices do not include shipping.
The American Revolution Team
American Revolution, Inc.8319 Secura WaySanta Fe Springs, CA 90670P 866.578.9304F 562.361.4016www.usachrome.cominfo@usachrome.com
FIRST EVER TWO-TOOL BIKERNET WEEK, Tappet Oil Filter Screw Plug Tool–Use to remove tappet oil filter screen plug without removing exhaust pipes.
Instruction sheet No.2233-IS.
No.2233 – Use on Big Twins single cam.
Suggested retail price: $24.40
–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com
MULLER MOTORCYCLE FROM GERMANY NOW MAKING BRAKE SYSTEMS– My mail is long overdue, but M?ller Motorcycle needed a complete overhaul. We got a new catalog in German and English. We fired our master toolmaker and got a better one who is able to work in a team. And finally we got our new brakes tested from DREAM MACINES magazin. I translated the article into English language.
If needed I can also send some English catalogs and price lists if you give me an address.
–Gerhard “Pete” Peter
Watch in the near future for the brake test from Germany.–Wrench
RAPIDE TAILLIGHT FROM CRIME SCENE CHOPPERS–Crime Scene Choppers’ new “Rapide” line features a style-coordinated air cleaner, head light and tail light. The Rapide line features a distinctive scallop design and a matching grill. The Rapide taillight uses a super-bright 48 LED lamp (included) for unsurpassed visibility. The LED unit is wired for both “stop” and “run”. A chrome 3-hole fender mount base is included, along with all stainless hardware. A chrome sidemount license plate and taillight bracket is available separately.
The Rapide taillight is available in two different finishes; a satin aluminum bucket with highlighted scallops and a polished brass grill, or all chrome.
Satin 3/ polished brass grill: $199
Chrome: $229
Chrome license plate/taillight bracket: $99
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