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SEARS SUPPORTS VETERANS–I know I needed this reminder since Sears isn’t always my first choice. Amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and they haven’t withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at Sears this year?
How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of being called up.
Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up reservist employees for up to two years.
I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement it well deserves.
Decided to check this before I sent it forward. So I wrote to the Sears Customer Service Department:
This is their answer to my e-mail:
Dear Customer:Thank you for contacting Sears. The information is factual. We appreciate your positive feedback. Sears regards service to our country as one of greatest sacrifices our young men and women can make. We are happy to do our part to lessen the burden they bear at this time.
–Bill Thorn
Sears Customer Care
1-800-349-4358
It’s verified By
–from Rogue
URGENT BATTISTINIS PRESS RELEASE– Battistinis Custom Cycles (UK) would like to announce that they have now become distributor for Ricks Motorcycles Parts and Accessories.
Everyday seems to bring new companies to the Custom Bike Industry, many of which producing mystery products, from mystery materials and from designs that must have been dreamt up by someone that has never set sight upon a motorcycle in their life and spent a lifetime on LSD.
Ricks is different, very different infact. Over fifteen years going strong, Ricks has been producing a full range of aftermarket parts and accessories for stock Harley Davidson’s and custom bikes with true German engineering excellence as standard. Ricks manufacture their parts to such a high standard that they are a DIN ISO 9003 certified manufacturer and Battistinis are proud to now offer the full range of parts and accessories that Ricks offers. Mark Battistini stated, “Ricks is another prolific brand in our line-up and we are really pleased to offer the full range for 2008”.
If there is anything that I can help with please do not hesitate to contact:
–Anthony Foy
Battistinis UK Ltd
Unit A 107 Southwick Road
Southbourne, Bournemouth
Dorset, BH6 5PS
England
T: +44 (0)1202 437400
Direct Dial: +44 (0)1202 437402
F: +44 (0)1202 418335
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THE BEARDED OLD BIKER–
A bearded old biker named Charlie
Took a very long ride on his Harley.
He knew that his hog
Created no smog,
‘Cause he ran it on hops and malt barley.
NEW MODELS FROM SUCKER PUNCH SALLY’S COMING TO BIKERNET, HERE’S THE 66 BOBBER–A more aggressively styled version of the Traditional Bobber, the 66 Bobber features a 16 inch wheel up front, Pro-One Lowers and Triple Trees, and superior braking via four piston calipers front and rear. $21,995
Watch for all the new models to pop up on Bikernet in the next week.
FLORIDA TOY RUNS COMING–Here’s A Brief Run Down of Some Great Toy Runs in the month of DECEMBER. Check out our Cruisin Calendar for more info on all of these runs. Jim’s Toy Run – Dec 2nd –Editor – Florida Full Throttle Magazine FORGE-TEC INTRODUCES THEIR NEW MIDNIGHT SERIES WHEELS–Oxnard, CA- Forge-Tec Motorcycle, an industry-leading manufacturer of high-end aluminum forged one-piece wheels and blanks supplier to many of the industry’s leading wheel manufacturers is proud to introduce their new Midnight Series of wheels. All 13 styles are available in this new and exciting color combination except for the Legacy and the Nomad. All four FHO wheels (For Harleys Only) will also be available in this new finish. New for ’08, The Midnight Series Wheels?black anodized finish combined with classic machining gives these wheels a totally “badass” look. Forge-Tec’s wheels are also available in black powder coated, show polished and luxurious chrome. These wheels are available in all popular sizes and applications (’84-’08?including ABS equipped models) and all have matching rotors and pulleys to display and sell. Mark Finnie, GM for Forge-Tec’s motorcycle division added, “All Forge-Tec Wheels come with a lifetime Structural and Two-Year Chrome Warranty. Our products are of the highest quality to mirror Harley-Davidson.” For further information on complete wheels and FHO’s special dealer pricing, look them up at the Cincinnati Expo in booth 270-274 or contact Forge-Tec Motorcycle directly at 888-367-4385. Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels and Accessories, 950 Richmond Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030. Dealer inquiries invited! www.forgetecmotorcycle.com BIKER WINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS–Here’s the Bagger Special, a 12-btl mixed case, at a one-time Holiday Price as our gift to you! Your Holiday Case contains4 – 750ml Bottles each of: 2005 Bike Week Merlot! Our Bike Week Merlot was produced froma vineyard in the Alexander Valley – an 80/20 Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. 2005 Poker Run Zinfandel!Our 2005 Poker Run Zin is from 91 year-old vines in the Alexander Valley. Fruit-forward with jammy flavors, pepper notes, presenting spicy aromas of Strawberry and Black Cherry on the nose. 2005 V-Twin Zin!This 2005 V-Twin Zin was selected from vineyards in the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys – home to the best Zinfandel in the world. This Zin is Good – Damn good! Thank You & Happy Holidays. V-Twin Vineyards BIKERNET/ROLLIN’ SIXES CHOPPERS CHRISTMAS FOR VETERANS T-SHIRT PROGRAM GAINING MOMENTUM– Just wanted to let you know about Buzz Kanter and the folks over at American Iron Magazine really coming through with an awesome donation that arrived today it was a BIG box full of T-shirts, hats, Stickers, and a handful of magazines. I thought that was extremely cool and wanted to share. –Jeremy Also, the Bennett family from Bennett’s Performance in Long Beach stepped up to send another dozen t-shirts for Servicemen. We’re going to collect shirts and goodies right up to the 15th of December then ship them to various service agencies in Iraq and Afghanistan.–Bandit ROGUES CUSTOM CYCLE ENGINEERING SWINGARM TECH RESPONSE– I received this from a friend of mine after he read the swing arm tech tip. Thanks Rogue.Here is a Weather-proofing biker tip from me in return. –Rogue BIKERNET’S 5-BALL RACING MAKES RENEGADE AD–American and Renegade Wheels supported 5-Ball racing with a set of their fine wheels. Here’s their latest ad sporting our Assalt Weapan and the 5-Ball team. Watch for it, in your favorite mag. Maybe someday Renegade will advertise on Bikernet. HELMET INFRACTION DISMISSED IN NORTH CAROLINA–News comes to us from our BOLT of the Carolinas Director. The arguments used in this case were similar to and gleaned from the current court challenges in California. This exemplifies the need to challenge these laws in court as a means to strengthen lobby efforts for legislative relief. –Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo Terry Malpass went to trial in Lenoir County, and WON his case. According to Terry, “I had a trial, got to question the officer, made my argument and the judge read directly from my brief in making decision.The constitutionally vague argument seemed to be the clicker. Got a “good job” from the DA. Judge dismissed the case!” This is the only recent case known to Biker Court which actually went to trial and was won. There was one other case which went to trial and lost (Stan was wearing a doo-rag), and all other recent NC cases were dismissed prior to trial. When a case goes to trial. it costs the state $872. If there were 2000 cases to go to trial it would cost $1.7M which has not been budgeted for. Please tell your friends that if they get a helmet ticket, do not just pay the fine. BIKERNET PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PUMPING GAS–Tips On Pumping Gas, Tricks to get your money’s worth. TIPS ON PUMPING GAS–GOOD INFO. I don’t know what you guys are paying for gasoline….Here in California we are also paying higher, up to $3.50per gallon. My line of work is in petroleum for about 31 years, so here are some tricks to get more of your money’s worth for every gallon. Here at the Kinder Morgan Pipeline where I work in San Jose , CA we deliver about 4 million gallons in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline. One day is diesel the next day is jet fuel, and gasoline, regular and premium grades. We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 gallons. Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember thatall service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. Thecolder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening….yourgallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role. A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps. When you’re filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see thatthetrigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that arecreated while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you’re getting less worth for your money. One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL or HALF EMPTY. The reason for this is, the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zeroclearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount. Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up–most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom. Hope this will help you get the most value for your money. DO SHARE THESE TIPS WITH OTHERS… Have A Blessed Day
Biff Burgers – Dec 8th
Vietnam Vets & Legacy Vets – Dec 9th
Capital City Harley-Davidson Toys For Tots Run – Dec 9th
Sarasota HOG Great Teddy Bear Run – Dec 11th
Full Throttle’s All Children’s Hospital Toy Run – Dec 15th
Suncoast Brotherhood Toy Run – Dec 16th Tony Cianci
http://www.fullthrottleusa.com/>www.fullthrottleusa.com
tonyc@fullthrottle.com
P.O. Box 7912
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
707-573-8215
Rollin Sixes
Jeremy@rollinsixeschoppers.com
Founder, ABATE of Wisconsin
BOLT
Sturgis Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame 2002
–from Chris T.
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