Hey,
Just back from Vegas–good time. You’ll see a report next week about an illusive redhead and the Freemont Street show. I’m working on a project I need some help with. The EPA and especially CARB in California are breathing on motorcycles and spending considerable tax money in the process. I want them to leave us alone and go after the real causes of air pollution in our society. I found out today that 60 percent of the air quality problems in the city of Los Angeles come from the port, the ships and generators. The second largest polluter in the Los Angeles basin is fast food joints and barbecues that emit fat into our Southern California air.
So where does a handful of motorcycles play into this dark picture. Let’s define that issue more toward home. Where do a very small handful of custom or modified motorcycles play into that gray sky picture? They don’t. So why spend millions to regulate them. We’re looking into the sources of pollution all over the planet and what regulators are spending to control each one. If you have some info, drop me a line. I’m working with Stu Prince of Pegasus Fuel Injection. He’s also a professor of engineering at Cal State North Ridge. I’m shooting for a full report at the Cincy dealer show in February. Let’s hit the news, and talk what we love, custom motorcycles:
Myrtle Beach Passes Discriminatory Ordinances–You’ve read the controversy, here’s the bottom line:
On Tuesday September 23rd 2008 the Myrtle Beach City council passed 15 draconian ordinances all in the name of public safety and welfare or so they say. Actually these ordinances are discriminating against a segment of the population and placing any financial shortfalls on the backs of their residents and businesses. Actions such as this are aimed at regulating personal behavior which poses the greatest threat to everyone?s liberties. Where will it stop?
We already have enough laws in effect. These ordinances will really put a strain on our law enforcement, that are overworked, under staffed and already have problems enforcing what we have on the books. This could potentially open up other areas of the city for crimes to take place. The cost of extra law enforcement was offset by the selling of vendor permits in the city. These ordinances will set a precedence which other municipalities may follow suit creating havoc upon our highways. All our road atlases and maps will need to contain the laws for that particular municipality so you?ll know if you?re breaking the law in that area or not. This could be the makings of a fiasco of grand proportions.
South Carolina Code of Laws 5-7-30 states that each municipality of the State, in addition to the powers conferred to its specific form of government, may enact regulations, resolutions, and ordinances, not inconsistent with the Constitution and general law of this State. The helmet ordinance is inconsistent with state law. The council states that these laws are for the safety and welfare of the public but we believe it?s to run off the motorcyclist that attend the rallies so they can pick and choose who they want to visit Myrtle Beach. Historically Myrtle Beach has run off the spring breakers in the early 90?s the hairdressers that used to visit in May and the Shriner?s who used to hold their yearly convention there, who will it be next? Myrtle Beach used to be a resort town, now it?s just a retirement community.
ABATE of South Carolina abhors these types of totalitarian enactments that remove liberties and freedoms of individuals and eventually, will start eroding individual rights granted to us under our Constitution. ABATE of South Carolina challenges the council on the grounds that the municipal power is exceeding the entity?s corporate powers, acting as if it is above state law.
Learn more about ABATE at www.abatesc.com
LA CHOP RODS NEW EXHAUST TIPS FOR SAXON MOTORCYCLES– Attached is a photo of the new exhaust tip we’re working on. Unfortunately they’re not a production piece yet so each set has to be hand made right now and the turnout on the end is 2 1/2″ stainless made from 1 u-bend. For us to make a set like this will cost you about $350.00 due to the cost of materials and time involved to make them by hand.
They will of course be much more reasonable if we end up making them as a production piece, a decision we won’t be able to make until we have quantity pricing for both machining and materials so can’t tell you exactly when that might be but definitely beyond your three-week time frame. We stock the heat wrap and clamps and you can do it yourself for $30.00 or we can do it for you for about $100.00 if you take the pipes off, about $150.00 – $175.00 if we get the bike and do it from start to finish.
–Gard
ROLLIN’ SIXERS AND BIKERNET CHRISTMAS T-SHIRT DRIVE FOR OUR TROOPS– I read somewhere on Bikernet that you were involved, with Rolling Sixes, on a t-shirt giveaway for the troops for Christmas. I?ve gotten approval from our bosses to include some t-shirts but can?t again find ADDRESS.
Do you have? and can you send me the info as to where to send these shirts for donation?
–Lizz Egan
Count US In
www. Countusin.us
305-772-6292
Response has been fantastic. Here’s the address: — Jerry
Rollin Sixes Choppers n Rods
2164 West First Street
Suite A, Fort Myers, FL
33901
Strokers 13th Anniversary Party, October 10-12th at Rick Fairless? Strokers Dallas– PLUS- Don?t forget it?s your last chance to buy raffle tickets for the Dallas Cowboys Raffle Bike! Tickets are available online at www.strokersdallas.com
–Meghan DeFreeuw
Marketing Manager
Strokers Dallas and Strokers Ice House
9304 Harry Hines
Dallas, TX 75235
214-357-0707
meghan@strokersdallas.com
www.strokersdallas.com
SUNDAY REPORT FROM BIKERNET IVORY TOWER ELEVATOR– A blonde, a brunette and a redhead enter an elevator. As they walk in they notice a small puddle of white liquid on the floor.
The brunette bends down for a closer look, and states “It looks like cum.”
The redhead stoops down a little closer, takes a deep breath through her nose, and proclaims, “Yes, and it smells like cum.”
The blonde stoops down, closer still, puts the tip of her finger into the puddle, touches it to her tongue and exclaims, “Well, its nobody from our building.” !!!
–from Buckshot
HELL RIDE MOTORCYCLE MOVIE HITS SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL– An Official Selection of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, HELL RIDE hits shelves on DVD October 28th under the Dimension Extreme label from The Weinstein Company and Genius Products.
Written and directed by Larry Bishop (Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Underworld), this biker film is pure action and entertainment – following a tough group of bikers seeking to avenge the death of a loved one by the hands of a sadistic, rival motorcycle gang.
HELL RIDE is co-produced and written by Academy Award? winner** Quentin Tarantino (Death Proof, Pulp Fiction) and showcases an all-star cast including Academy Award? nominee* Dennis Hopper (Blue Velvet, Easy Rider), Michael Madsen (Kill Bill films, Reservoir Dogs) and Vinnie Jones (Snatch, Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels).
–Marisa
BRUCE ROSSMEYER DEALERSHIPS FEEL THE PINCH MAY SELL SEVERAL STORES–
I guess it was true because there have been lay offs, demotions, lateral movements, denial of scheduled raises and some pretty stupid policies to try to minimize expenses around here.
Word on the street is there was a deal put together for Rossmeyer to sell Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Boca Raton to a group from Colorado headed by Thunder Mountain.
The lastest word is that they were short on financing for the purchase and the date is either rapidly approaching or just passed for them to get passed over. They supposedly have several other interested parties but at least one for sure lined up behind them if they fall through.
–The Florida Connection
SUNDAY JIMS TOOL,VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL– This tool is necessary for removing or installing valves. Hardened ball bearing style tip at valve head end eliminates damage to valve. Comes with new valve collar receiver for safer tool usage, and can be clamped in vice.
No.96600-36B – Use on all OHV Big Twins and XL?s to 2003. Use on all Buells to 2002. Use on all Big Twin S.E. Models to present. NOTE: For Beehive Springs, order No.988 Collar
Suggested Retail Price: $186.55
SHOTGUN DRAG PIPES FROM PAUGHCO– Traditional SHOTGUN PIPES and DRAG pipes are about as ?Chopper? as you can get and Paughco pretty much set the standard for these hardcore systems way back in the late 60?s. Shown here on both rigid and stock chassis applications, the pipes, as shown, come without baffles and accept universal 1 ?? slip ins.
As noted the pipes are 1 ?? in diameter and come in lengths ranging from 34? to 60?. Paughco SHOTGUNS/DRAG PIPES are available for just about any engine and chassis combination and in traditional straight or upsweep styles.
Give Paughco a call at 775-246-5738 and get all the details on fitment for your scooter. Finished in Paughco?s brilliant in house chrome, these traditional chopper pipes vary in price but start at just $131.95. Catch the complete line up at www.paughco.com
NEW CHASSIS STABILIZER–
The popularity of chassis stabilizers for Harley-Davidson motorcycles with rubber mounted engines has increased greatly and there are now numerous companies making them. Most are much the same design and they work well.
There is one New and Different Style stabilizer out as well and it is made by Alloy Art.
It uses three (3) heim joins as opposed to one (1) on most of the other models.
For more information check out our tech in the Bikernet Garage or their website http://www.alloyart.com/ or contact them at 154 S. Valencia Street, Glendora, CA. 91741 – phone 626-963-5021
–Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com
I RIDE MOVIE WRAP PARTY A SUCCESS– HERE ARE SOME PICTURES FROM THE WRAP PARTY IN S.F. IT WAS A GREAT TIME WE PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG WITH THE SRL GIRLS
–GOODTIME CHARLIE
MISSING BIKERNET BROUHAHA BIKE FOUND– Looks like Steve Schullers bike of Industrial in Marham, Ontario, Canada.
www.industrialcustomcycle.com
–Charlie
CL Chop Shop.
Laval, Quebec.
THE LEGENDARY FRANK MACK– Bandit here is a pic of Frank Mack a Harley dealer in the Chicago area that was still doing it at 90. It is something for the Sunday Post. Harley Charley sent it to me. He was around 30 years ago at the swapmeets in Belvidere meets. Old guys are what makes this great,too bad we are the FOGS, fucking old guys.
Rubberside down.
–FATBOB
S&S CYCLE ENTERS YEAR 51, BRETT SMITH, PRESIDENT RESIGNS– LA CROSSE, WI (October 3, 2008) S&S Cycle Inc. the leader in Proven Performance components and engines for American v-twin motorcycles marks the start of 51 years of business this week. Still glowing with the excitement of the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration that took place in June of this year, October 1, 2008 marked the start of a new fiscal year for the company. The S&S Cycle Board of Directors, led by Chairman George Smith met to set a course for year 51?and beyond.
Their first order of business was to deal with the impending resignation of S&S president Brett Smith?George?s son and grandson of founders George and Marge Smith–effective December 1, 2008. During his tenure he assisted with the formation of the Motorcycle Industry Council?s American V-Twin Aftermarket Committee, the establishment of both EPA and CARB certified engine programs, and has been a consistent advocate for the v-twin industry on a global scale.
The capstone of his focus on emissions-related product offerings was the release of the proprietary and 50-state 2010 emissions compliant S&S X-Wedge? engine. At the same time, Brett rededicated the company?s efforts regarding classic/vintage components with the release of the SH and P-series engines and with the acquisition of Flathead Power assets in July, 2007. He has also been credited with significantly growing internationals sales, creating annual S&S marketing projects such as this year?s 50th Anniversary Celebration, and establishing several key alliances with companies such as Super Flow, Mobil 1, Gates Drive Belts, and the NHRA.
?It has been an honor serving as a steward to our family business the past 6 ? years,? said Brett Smith. ?I am confident the measures we?ve taken over the past several years with respect to new products like the X-Wedge, our dealer development efforts, rapid international sales growth and a clear focus on emissions related efforts have set a solid foundation on which to build over the next decade.? Brett concluded, ?I?m looking forward to watching things develop as a shareholder and seeking new opportunities for my family and me.?
Chairman George Smith will assume the role of interim CEO and lead the company as Brett transitions out of the presidency. George helped S&S grow dramatically during his past tenure as president, and has served on the Board of Directors since 1980. Since leaving daily S&S operations in October of 1993, George has remained closely involved with the business while assembling a successful racing team, G2 Motorsports, which has influenced the sport of drag racing by developing a complete S&S-powered machine that has changed the face of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition. George?s return to operational leadership will build on the momentum Brett created.
Said George Smith, ?I am proud of the job my son has done for S&S and my parents would be proud as well. He has put together a great team and done a lot over the past several years and I will miss having him at S&S.? George concluded, ?I respect his request to move on and I know he?ll do well at whatever he pursues after taking some much needed time off with Robin and the kids.?
The operational news as S&S enters year 51 is a rededication to performance components. S&S built its reputation designing complete performance packages to make American motorcycles more fun to ride. Now, the focus is back to follow founder George Smith, Sr.?s most famous line ?to make every motorcycle go faster.? There will be more new ?old? products and new ?new? products reinforcing the Company mantra.
Starting with the ?old? new products, the S&S KN-Series engines and a line of KN replacement parts will be available in early November. These 93ci vintage beauties will provide plenty of power, significant improvements over the original design and satisfy a need for riders that love old iron. On the ?new? new front, S&S will be releasing bolt-in high torque cams that increase performance for late model touring applications. Riders of 2008 -?09 baggers will see great performance increases with the availability of bolt on S&S air cleaners and exhaust products?along with several new Hot Set Up Kits. Finally, 2009 will also see S&S introducing a complete line of chrome billet components to upgrade the looks of all S&S engines.
LATEST CLASSIC BAG FROM NASH MOTORCYCLE COMPANY–Looking for a small compact bag you can stash some stuff in? Need a place for a jacket, your registration and some tools? Our Nashty Ol’ Bag is just what you?re looking for. Made right here in the USA from the same cattle you might have seen on your way out to Sturgis. These bags are made of high quality leather and feature a one of a kind look you can’t get from any other bag.
High quality brass buckles give them that old style look while the small distinct shape of the bag keeps all the other features on your bike exposed.
These bags measure 14 inches high by 10 inches wide and 3 ? inches deep. They come available in left and right side. Get both left and right together and we will cut you a break on the price. Available in a black or natural leather finish, these bags are sure to give your bike some style as well as give you a little space to store some stuff!
Notice the small pocket on the inside of the bag that you can hide little goodies in… If you have any questions on the bags please feel free to give us a call.
Thanks, your pals at NMC.
THE QUICK AND DIRTY SUNDAY NEWS ENDS–On a positive note, I’ve heard from two sources that Monster Garage might return to your TV screen, maybe as a network series. Gonna be a big week at the official Bikernet Headquarters. We hope to bust the EPA business wide open and set motorcycles free. We’ll see and bring you reports along the way.
In the meantime lots of scrumptious Bikernet content headed your way, including Smoke Out West reports and Las Vegas action. Hang on!
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
