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Hamsters USA celebrate raising over $500,000 for special kids– Over the past three years, international motorcycle group Hamsters USA has raised over a half million dollars for children with special needs, served by Children?s Care of Rapid City, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The group makes it a priority to give back to the community, and each year during the first week in August, the Hamsters? community is the Sturgis/Spearfish area of the Black Hills.
Hamster spokesman Grady Pfeiffer of Escondido, California, says the group is a tight brotherhood known for their big hearts when it comes to children. ?For 30 years now, Hamsters have stepped up to help out those in need, especially kids,? he says. ?We are really pleased to be able to help make a difference in their lives.?
The most recent fund raiser was held at the Hamsters USA annual meeting and 30th birthday celebration during the Sturgis Rally. Over $185,000 was raised for Children?s Care through live and silent auctions.
Scott Webster of Mentor, Ohio, newly inducted into the Hamsters organization this year, said he was proud to be part of such a generous organization. ?It is truly an honor for me as a new Hamster to help children have an optimistic and healthy future,? says Webster. ?My hat goes off to this group for what they do.?
Hamsters USA evolved from a 1978 gathering of friends at Daytona Bike Week.
Children?s Care in Rapid City is a non-profit organization providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, psychological services, and educational services to children from birth to age 21. Services are provided on an outpatient and outreach basis to over 1200 children from across the nation each year. It is affiliated with Children?s Care Hospital & School, based in Sioux Falls. The organization as a whole served over 2600 children last year.
BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO / 10-2-08STAINLESS STEEL MECHANICAL ADVANCE MECHANISM–Older Harleys require a mechanical advance timing unit for their points-style ignition systems.Some electronic triggering devices also use a mechanical advance set-up.
Rivera Primo?s competition mechanical advance assembly is the finest one available today. It?ssmoother, more accurate & more reliable than any OEM unit & offers features not available onother advance mechanisms such as:
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?Stainless washers under the spring attachment points allow the weights to move freely & prevent premature wear
?Springs are wound to exacting specs & then cad-plated to resist corrosion
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MULTISETS FROM SCALA RIDER– As a reminder, Cardo Systems has just launched the SCALA RIDER Q2 MULTISET. The MULTISET retail box includes two ready-to-use, enhanced SCALA RIDER Q2 wireless headsets for hands-free and safe bike-to-bike communication (up to 500m/1640ft)* as well as for hands-free conversations when paired with mobile phones.
For added entertainment, an MP3 jack is included in both headsets which allow each rider to connect their personal MP3 player to the unit so they can each enjoy their own music. An extra large, wind-resistant 195 mm microphone has also been included to greatly enhance sound quality.
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Just released 2008 D&D Slip on pipes for the Triumph Touring Rocket III motorcycles– They sound great and pump up the power.
D&D Performance Enterprises released a slip-on exhaust pipe and K&N Filter kit that complements the new for 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring motorcycle. It delivers improved performance and throttle response.
The show-quality chrome pipe and filter kit produces up to 17% increase in horsepower and 10% in torque. Big numbers for the world’s largest cruiser. The pipes are slant cut to match saddlebags. It requires a Triumph EFI download #20235. The kit retains stock heat shields.
At 2294cc its the worlds largest capacity production motorcycle. But, despite the impressive capacity of this amazing machine, it was designed first and foremost to be ridden. A good turning circle, seamless fuel injection and a low center of gravity combine to make maneuvering at low speed surprisingly easy.See more in Bikernet Studio.
–Jeff Najar
BIKERNET MISSING PERSON DEPARTMENT–Hi, I am looking for a friend and I am wondering if you could help me. We have lost contact and when I was googling it brought me to your website. I am looking for a Fread Fritzgerald. If you know him or have a way to contact him. Please give him this email address. I would love to get back in touch with him
–Michele Esta’
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BIKERNET BACKPACKS–We have two new sling-style backpacks that were a hit in Sturgis at the Brouhaha. Both have MP3 player/phone pouch and come in four colors. They look good on or off your scoot. They run only $25 and we pick up the shipping. Get one today.
I’VE BEEN EVERYWHERE MAN–This weekend I finished up the solo version of ‘I’ve been everywhere, man’. I got the idea of doing this project after contributing to a group effort with Two Wheeled Texans. All 92 cities, towns, communities and dried up places were visited by me and a photo taken to record the moment. All the photos were then set to Brian Burns version of the great song done originally by Hank Snow then made famous by Johnny Cash.
The project covered 10,641 miles and included 24 distinct riding days. Along the way I discovered some interesting facts such as Round Lake was formally known as Clabberville and ceased to exist the turn of the century. And places like Val Verde and Mill Creek are communities, not fully recognized towns with city limit signs. The bike, a BMW R1150GS performed flawlessly with my longest single day of 1,024 miles and this weekend I finished up with 1,245 miles over a day and a half.
Youtube seems to really cutdown on the quality and the refresh rate is tough for .5 second frames. As popeye says, ‘it is what it is’. Hope you enjoy the ride…… Feel free to pass the link along to your friends.< BR> http://www.youtube.com/v/scjb_f95diA
–from Buckshot
FIRST W8LESS ROTOR SALES CALL– On the job early . 1948 or 49 … El Dorado , Kansas
–Ray Wheeler
Don’t forget this Sunday (10/05/08) Plymouth Chili Cookoff and Motorcycle Show!–Should be sunny and 68!Might be last chance to get together and ride this year.
–Keith Wahl
Sixth Annual Chopper’s Art Show Raises $2500 Benefit Denver Boys And Girls Club, and Was a Huge Success–DENVER–October 1, 2008–Denver 81 is proud to announce today that their sixth annual Chopper’s Art Show raised over $2500 for the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver.
The show featured several nationally known artists and motorcycle builders, and an art signing by featured artist Sara Ray. Ray specializes in hot rods, pinups, rockabilly posters, nose art and World War II scenes. Her artwork has graced record covers, magazines, Fender and Gretsch Guitars, t-shirts, posters, art and military museums and most recently, a line of Sucker Punch Sally’s customs.
Art show attendees enjoyed music, food and cocktails while browsing the collection of artwork and photographs from local and national artists. The proceeds were raised by silent auction with almost all the pieces being purchased with the proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver.
“This year’s show was a huge success not just because we had a great time but because we raised money for the Boys and Girls Club,” said Nikolas Pew, Curator. “It all came together and everyone had a great time”
The Sixth Annual Choppers Art Show took place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the JazzB Gallery at 719 W. 8th ave.
For more information you can e-mail chopperartshow@gmail.com or visit the website: http://www.denverhamc.com/
–Ken Conte
AMSOIL CRASHES ROD SHOW–My Amsoil Booth at Louisville Street Rod’s 30th Cruise 9/26 and 9/27, Iroquois Park, Louisville, KY
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