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EXTREME MOTORCYCLE ART BOOK–Cyril’s work is prominently featured in the all new hardcover book “Extreme Motorcycle Art”.This 160-page lavishly illustrated book is devoted to extreme art on motorcycles. It features stunning examples by the best bike artists from around the world.
Included are color photographs of the painted bikes with artwork close-ups.
BIKERNET STEALTH REPORT FROM NC–The rain washed out The STEALTH BIKE WORKS poker run this past Saturday. The run was designed to help hurricane victims. We will try to re-schedule the poker run, if possible. You can plan everything but the weather that’s how it goes sometimes.
Each day at SBW is a learning experience. There is a time everyday where I find myself picking up something new, a lesson or something to store away for future reference. I find myself learning more about bikes, more about people and more about life. Here are a few of the things that I have learned:
I have learned not to get too high when things are going good.
I have learned not to get too down when things are going bad. (Either of these situations can change with the blink of an eye!)
I have learned that sometimes no matter how hard you try or no matter what you do, you can not please everyone.
I have learned that no matter what the price, some people want something for nothing.
I have learned that you can count your true friends on one hand and have a couple of fingers left over.
I have learned that true loyalty is very seldom found.
I have learned that some people would sell their mothers out to save a few dollars.
I have learned to ignore the people who say “It can’t be done.”
I have learned that anything can be fixed if you don’t give up on it.
I have learned that there are a lot of “I gonna do this” people, who don’t.
I have learned that there are a lot of “One of these days” people, who don’t.
I have learned not to count on either of these.
Most of all what I have learned is to count on the crew at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. Max is one the best wrenches around and Chopper John is an up and coming fabricator. These guys are like family to me. We all owe “THE MEANEST” a big thanks for all she does for us. She lifts all of our spirits when we need it. I have learned to count on myself and to keep pushing when it seems you can’t push anymore. You see, if you give up you will never know what’s around that next corner. We have made steady progress from day one at SBW and we strive to improve each day. We may not be the biggest, but we put a lot of heart in what we do, what you see is what you get, no disguises , no posing. We do what we do at SBW because we all love what we do. We may never get rich but we never set out with that goal in mind.
When I decided to open STEALTH BIKE WORKS, I heard a thousand reasons why I shouldn’t do it. I found myself starting to believe I couldn’t do it, but finally I was watching the bike build off with Indian Larry and at the end he said, “If you are not doing what you love when you want, how you want, then you are just wasting time!” From that moment on I have kept that in my heart. So no matter what it takes, SBW is going to survive because I am not going to just waste time doing what I don’t believe in.
I write all of this because of some things that got under my skin last week at SBW, and it ate at me some. I feel better now saying what I felt I had to say.
With all this being said, I know there is a lot more to learn. When you stop learning, you stop living. I know in my heart that SBW is going to be around for awhile. No one ever said it was going to be easy, I never thought it would be nor did I expect it to be.
Hey, I would like to sneak this in at the last minute, yesterday, STEALTH BIKE WORKS wascontracted to do our first ground up project. A 1971 Shovelhead, rigid frame project. Yeah, I hear what you were saying, Indian Larry!
Well that is a wrap for this week!
Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
KATRINA VICTIMS IN DAYTONA HOTELS–DAYTONA BEACH — After sitting on the second floor of his bayside house during Hurricane Katrina and watching the first floor wash away, Dennis Wellington is glad to finally live in a comfortable place.Wellington of Biloxi, Miss., arrived in Daytona Beach last week to join other family members who left immediately after the storm. He stayed behind to help remaining family and friends salvage their belongings.He’s been staying at the Best Western Mayan Inn on the beachside in a room provided by the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.The Red Cross has paid for his room through Oct. 14, he said. But he’s hoping his stay will be extended and that visitors for Biketoberfest, which runs Oct. 20 through Oct. 23, don’t force him out.
Members of a committee of local agencies helping Katrina victims also said Thursday they hope hotels aren’t pre-booked or that evacuees aren’t impacted by higher rates.Local Red Cross officials do not know how many are being housed in hotels in Volusia and Flagler counties because accommodations are handled through the national office.Dan Roll, chapter manager for the Red Cross in Daytona Beach, said the chapter has opened more than 425 cases amounting to more than 1,000 people. But many other Katrina victims are staying with family or friends.The Hotel Motel Association of Volusia County is waiting on results from a survey asking hotels how many Katrina evacuees they have and who has rooms available during Biketoberfest.
Ray Salazar, president of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, said he understands hotels have to make money and capitalize on events.”But these folks will become the new round of homeless people if we are not able to provide them some adequate shelter during (special) events,” Salazar said.
Bob Davis, president of the Hotel Motel Association, said there were similar issues during last year’s hurricanes and rooms were found for workers staying here.
Davis said state law does not allow hotels that are booked in advance to break contracts when a person provides a deposit. There are an estimated 18,000 rooms in the Volusia County area, he said.Wellington, who worked as a chef before the hurricane, hopes to get an extension from the Red Cross to stay at the hotel. What is left of his home in Mississippi has been condemned. He’s waiting for FEMA funding to get into an apartment and then find a job.
By DEBORAH CIRCELLIStaff Writer
–from Rogue
BLACKBALL MOTORRALLYOCTOBER 20th and 27th–www.luckyzgarage.comin association with EIGHT BALL RODS & CHOPPERSand EZ-LUBEpresenthttp://www.LUCKYZ GARAGE.comBLACKBALLEZ-MOTOR RALLY.STUDIO-X EVENTZ PresentsLUCKYZGARAGE and BLACKBALL CUSTOMSwould like to take a moment and invite you and your family to attend.-Southern California’s Finest Custom & Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Bikes and Choppers. There is plenty for the Entire Family, Good Food, Refreshments, Raffles and Give-a-Ways.
EACH WEEK, bring your favorite Hot Rod, Specialty Car or Bike for a chance to win trophy’s and prizes!Registration begins each Thursday at 3 p.m. Contest Registration Sponserships are $25.00 for Show Cars and 15.00 for Show bikes to enter the contest.
50/50 Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase…. take a chance, and you may win a fabulous prize!!ADULTS 5.00 / Kids up to 12yrs FreeEVENT BENEFITING ASXLUM a youth Motor-Kulture project showing young people a positive life path.-
Come Rally from 3pm to 10pm Thursday Oktober 20th and 27th !Much Thanks,”lucky” kai
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL–
Year:2006,
Make:Harley-Davidson,
Model:FLHTCUSE,
Recall Date:09/19/2005,
Potential Number of Units Affected: 460.
Defect Summary:Certain motorcycles may have front brake lines which could leak due to a manufacturing defect. Editor’s Note: Some wording seems to have been left out here resulting in an incomplete defect summary.
Consequence Summary:Should this component fail when in use on the motorcycle, all functionality of the front brake system would be lost without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace if the braze is not visible. The recall is expected to begin during October 2005. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Year:2006,
Make:Harley-Davidson,
Model:FLHX,
Recall Date:09/19/2005,
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2393.
Defect Summary:Certain motorcycles were built with mirrors that were improperly located on the inner fairing.
Consequence Summary:In this condition, it is not possible to adjust the mirrors properly, thereby not allowing the rider to have the appropriate rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:At the option of the owner, the dealer will (1) Replace the inner fairing with a new inner that has the mirror mounting holes properly positioned; (2) Drill another hole and have the mirrors repositioned. This method will cause the original hole to be exposed outside of the mirror base, which is cosmetically undesirable. The exposed hole would be covered with a decal; or (3) Drill another hole and have the mirrors repositioned, then, at a later date, have the mirrors replaced with new mirrors that have a larger base which will cover the original mounting hole. This recall is expected to begin during October 2005. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson at 414-343-4056.
–from Rogue
HARD-CORE 11 CHOPPER ROLLING CHASSIS KITS– “Everything you need except motor and tranny.”Rigid Chopper ‘Rolling Chassis’ kit for the Hard-Core Rider. No other rigid frame ‘Rolling Chassis’ kit approaches the Hard-Core II for style or quality of components! From the Chica handlebars and Santee? single downtube frame, to the extended front end and spoked wheels, there’s nothing like it. They accept all Evolution? engines including strokers, and 5- or 6-speed transmissions. All of this is topped off with a genuine Jesse James ‘Villain’ gas tank and a Jesse James custom rear fender.
o Santee? single downtube rigid frame made from 1 3/8-inch tubing with a 6-inch downtube stretch and 4-inch backbone stretch
o Santee? ‘L.A.F.’ exhaust pipes
o BDL 3-inch primary belt drive
o Custom 10-inch over 41mm fork with 7 degree raked billet triple trees and chrome lower legs
o Custom Chica “V” handlebars with built-in headlight mount
o Chrome 4-inch halogen headlight
o Chrome billet side-mount taillight
o Spoked wheels: 21-inch front, and a 180 x 18-inch rear
o Chrome brake calipers
o Jesse James ‘Villain’ gas tank with pop-up cap
o Jesse James rear fender
o Chrome side-fill winged oil tank
o Custom wiring harness
o Chrome foward control kit
Part Number 695131
Retail $8,393.85
Dealer locator: 800-729-3332
CAMPAIGNING FOR THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRYIN SOUTH AND CENTRAL FLORIDA–The Motorcycle Tour, producers of Orlando Motorcycle Salon and Miami Motorcycle Salon, are gearing up to penetrate Florida?s largest city hubs: Orlando and Miami in Spring of 2006.
The Motorcycle Tour?s strong defining characteristic from other area shows is their marketing strategy. Their focal point is on year-round promotions for the motorcycle industry and their shows in their targeted cities. ?Market penetration doesn?t happen in a weekend or a week,? says Jose Martin, partner and Head of Marketing of The Motorcycle Tour. ?Successful entrance into an area needs several months not two days, and not relying on an event that?s enclosed in a venue but a well-built, diverse campaign.?
The company?s marketing material to their potential exhibitors reads: ?Launch a promotional campaign, for the price of a show booth,? and that?s what they intend to do for them. Exhibitors will be able to enter a series of promotional ad-ons with their participation to any of the shows. Companies will receive direct to grass-root marketing; and just to name a few ad-ons: postcard and monthly show newsletter mailers, and bike-night presence. Directly promoting the company?s shows and exhibitors to the biker that is at home, at their favorite hang-out, at their local shop, virtually anywhere the biker goes they?ll see The Motorcycle Tour and their exhibitors.
And, some companies will be able to jump into branding opportunities, which will allow them to cross-market in areas they normally wouldn?t enter or strongly enter (e.g., industry-related and specific annual city events, nightclubs, industry-related and specific magazines, restaurants and retail chains, etc.).
The Motorcycle Tour promotional strategies is what should attract major manufacturers to these markets that have been so rarely seen in past area motorcycle events. Smaller companies won?t be left behind either; every exhibitor that participates in either Miami or Orlando will be attached to their list of multi-tiered promotional ad-ons and have the chance to join cross-marketing endeavors.
Presently, The Motorcycle Tour is making themselves known in their markets? Bikenight hangouts with flyer hand-outs and prize-giveaways. Companies wishing to have a bikenight presence in the two markets may be attached to their promotions for only a trade. The Motorcycle Tour is asking companies that want to be seen to contribute anything that might represent their business (e.g., t-shirt, gift-certificate, etc. anything that?s valued $25 and up) that will be given to the winner of their online raffles. Companies will receive for the trade: logo branding, email branding and online presence.
The Bikenight promotions are only one of the many creative ways The Motorcycle Tour has in store to fully campaign the industry. Orlando Motorcycle Salon will take place on June 3-4, 2006 at the Orange County Convention Center. The Miami Motorcycle Salon will take place on April 8-9, 2006 at the Coconut Grove Convention Center. If you wish to receive more information on the shows/promotions, logon to http://www.themotorcycletour.com or call: (305) 529-2842, fax: (305) 567-2529, or email: mail@themotorcycletour.com or mail: PO BOX 144141, Coral Gables, FL. 33114
TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW IS ON! — Howdy O fabulous one, Well I know that everyone is ready to put all of the Gulf Coast misery behind them! myself included, so here is the good news. The Texas National Bike Show which happens to be proudly sponsored by Bikernet is taking place on November 4th and 5th in Galveston Texas (not affected by Rita) and is looking to be one hell of a party. We not only have a great selection of custom bikes to ogle plenty of vendors too, we also will have a HOT bikini show on Saturday with lots of be-utiful Texas babes. a game room area where you can shoot a game of pool or play a little air hockey and have a cold cocktail. For the Friday night festivities we will host one very steamy, sexy Burlesque show featuring Estella Rose (our 6′ tall blonde fan dancer) and the Houston Burlesque company doing what they do! Saturday will feature the Houston Roller derby Girls in an exhibition bout that will knock your socks off! So, in other words… lots to do, lots to see, lots to drink (oh sorry) And we hope to see all of you there. So even though the dates have changed the party is STILL ON!
Thanks,
Mrs. L. Devil
“BOBSTER” FROM GREEN COUNTY CHOPPERS– GREENE COUNTY CHOPPERS has added the ‘Bobster’ model to its line-up. The frame dimensions have a four-inch stretch in the leg, nothing in the backbone and a 34-degree neck rake. Stock forks are used, fitted with smooth billet lower legs. Wheels are 40-spoke laced to billet hubs, using Avon tires with a 21in at the front and a 200-series at the rear. Brakes are Wilwood billet calipers.
The motor is a 110ci RevTech unit, supplied in a polished finish. This drives a Greene County Choppers 6-speed transmission, also polished, via a Tauer Machine 3in open belt primary. A Spyke starter spins the motor, which uses a Mikuni HSR45 carburetor and exhausts through Xzotic ‘Blower’ 2-1/8in pipes.
Blending with the overall style of the bike, the Bobster uses Legends ‘Classic’ polished billet forward controls, Hurst billet hand controls, a custom seat, Maltese turnsignals, a custom kickstand and a Greene County Choppers sissybar.
GREENE COUNTY CHOPPERS
Springfield, Missouri, USA
Tel: 417 866 9229
Fax: 417 866 8494
EMAIL :info@greenecountychoppers.com
http://www.greenecountychoppers.com
BURNIN’ DAYLIGHT–Damn, it’s warm today in SoCal and I’m headed to hot and nasty Mexico. We pick up the Sponsorship stickers today for Bikernet.com, Saxon Motorcycles, La Palma Resorts (in Rocky Point, Mexico), Accurate Engineering, Amsoil, Rebar Engineering and Horsepower Marketing. We picked up our fire suits, neck braces weapons. We’ll fly over 2000 miles behind cars careening along open rustic highways doing 150 mph. No, our stinkin’ Lincoln Capri won’t be peeling through those speeds, but we may hit 100 mph from time to time. Many thanks to the Bikernet Sponsors for their support.
When I return from the desert of Mesquite bushes and Soyora and jumping cactus, if I do, we’ll hit several projects full time. I may be working with Dale Walksler of the Wheels through Time Museum on my 1929 Peashooter restoration, while we work with Kent Weeks from Lucky Devil Metal Works in Houston on our Frisco Chopper. They both will be classics. Another project may slip into the mix, but I don’t want to jinx it until we take shipment of the parts. Then I’ll spill the frijoles.
Improvements to the Bikernet headquarters are about to move forward and we’ll report on our progress. In the meantime hang on for more old Smoke Out reports from Kevin Baas, new fiction, more book reviews from Jaq in Australia, music reviews from Mr. Priddle, also in Australia, and more Chance Hogan chapters in the Cantina.
I’m about to wrap up Chance’s first adventure in San Pedro. Next year I will publish the first Chance book. It’s destined to be a series. The second Chance adventure will be published in the Cantina next year. Cantina members will watch the new adventure take place in the Cantina Book Room. I promise to publish a book a year, goddamnit.
That’s it. Take some time to touch her leg and whisper in her ear. Save the Jack Daniels. I’ll be drinkin’ Tequila for a couple of weeks. Take some time out from the garage and the open highways to take old T-shirts to the Salvation Army or make a donation to the Red Cross.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
