January 17, 2008 Part 3
By Bandit | | General Posts
METZLER V-TWIN EXPO ROUNDTABLE– An annual, industry-only event designed to thoughtfully examine and explore the latest issues and trends facing the V-twin community. This year’s roundtable will focus on five important, relevant topics, each one represented by industry insiders and designed to engage the feedback of all attendees – not just those on the panel.
We hope you will join us for this very special industry event. Breakfast, beverages and Bloody Marys will be provided.
The 2008 Metzeler Executive Roundtable Saturday, February 2, 2008 8:00 AM – Room 250
The Duke Energy Convention Center525 Elm StreetCincinnati, OH 45202
The members of this year’s roundtable and the scheduled discussion topics are as follows:
ROUNDTABLE MEMBERS:
Eddie Trotta – Founder, Thunder Cycle Design
Paul Teutul, Jr. – Lead Designer, OCC Motorcycles
Brett Smith – President, S&S Cycle
Bert Baker – Owner, Baker Drivetrain
Chris Maida – Editor, American Iron Magazine
Ron Bowen – Tire Product Manager, Metzeler/Pirelli; LeMans Corp.
Marc Wolfram – Marketing Director, K?ryakyn Industries
Paul Cox – Master Builder, Custom Bike Association Spokesman
ROUNDTABLE TOPICS:
I. The State of the Industry
II. The Prevailing Culture
III. Marketing to a New Generation
IV. The Impact of New Government Regulations
V. The Custom Bike Association (CBA)
STURGIS RIDER LIVE FILMED AT BIKERNET HEADQUARTERS II– For those of you who didn’t know, last weekend Sturgis Rider Live brought me to Long Beach to shoot Keith Ball’s “Assalt Weapan” (yes the spelling is correct). This bike set the land speed record for the fastest Panhead engine ever built! The job description was to match the sticker on the front fender with an artistic touch. I think we got it.
I also shot Randy Simpson’s Bike. Randy is the owner of Milwaukee Iron, you might have seen his show on the Discovery Channel. While I was there they also filmed two episodes of Sturgis Rider Live with legendary bikers,
Keith Ball & Bill Hayes. Bill Hayes it the author of “The Original Wild Ones” I also got to hang out with Blues Legends, Charlie Brechtel and Deacon Jones! The editor for Hot bike Magazine was also there watching me work.
I brought three models with me. First is Marie, we used her for the replica shot. Then we had Kristin “Sturgis Rider Live Girl” and Felicia Crowton. Felicia is a Playboy Special Edition Model. Felicia is 33 and a mother 0f 4. They also interview me with Felicia, that should be interesting 🙂
All I can say is, what a weekend!
–Jerry Southworth
ANOTHER STUDY CONCLUSION FROM BIKERNET UNIVERSITY–At one time in my life, I thought I had a handle on the meaning of the word ‘service.”It’s the act of doing things for other people.’Then I heard these terms which reference the word SERVICE:
Internal Revenue Service
Postal Service
Telephone Service
Civil Service
City & County Public Service
Customer Service
Service Stations
Then I became confused about the word ‘service .’ This is not what IThought ‘service’ meant. So today, I overheard two farmers talking, and one of them said he hadhired a bull to ‘ service’ a few of his cows. BAM! It all came intoperspective. Now I understand what all those ‘service’ agencies aredoing to us.
I hope you now are as enlightened as I am.
–from Nick Roberts
LePera’s BLACK “TRIBAL EMBOSSED”– LePera is now offering virtually any of their unique seat designs covered with Italian Embossed Premium grade Leather. The embossed leather is available in several patterns. Shown here is our Black TRIBAL EMBOSSED pattern featured on the L-105 spring mounted seat.
All seats feature LePera’s rugged, durable and precision fit seat pans and their world renowned seat cushion materials. As shown the seat is $ 222.00. For complete pricing, style, design and application details call 818-767-5110 or catch a closer look on line at http://www.lepera.com.
PRO-ONE UNVEILS 2008 FRAME KITS– Check out what PRO-ONE is offering for 2008. Shown here are just a sample of their very latest frame kits. Offered in Softail and Quad styles, there are 4 kits including: Pro-Quad Chopper, Pro-Quad Pro-Street, Softail? Style Chopper and Softail? Style Pro-Street. Each of the Quad kits is based on the company’s awesome FAT 300mm Pro-Quad frame while the SFT models are offered with the trend setting FAT 300mm Softail? frame.
100% Made in the USA each kit comes with all of the hardware shown and then some. Backbones with stretch up to 5″ and 4″ in the front leg. Rake measures 40 degrees and each is set up for RSD.
Pro-One gas tanks are 16 gauge steel fit with pop up caps and the steel fenders feature a strutless rear. You get a custom fit Pro-One oil bag, side mount license plate bracket, pointed top motor mount, polished stainless rock guard and massive 2″ single leg, 300mm chassis . Brackets are welded in place and mounting holes drilled.
All frame kits are sold in RAW STEEL but there is a long list of paint and powder coat options. Featuring the functional ride characteristics, rugged dependability and cutting edge styling Pro-One has built it’s reputation on, these newest frame kits cut out all the hassles and guess work while saving hours of tedious fitting.
For complete details call Pro-One direct at 800-884-4173 or visit them on the Web at
BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT– Mondays suck – so we rode.Take it all in.
–Whiplash Biker Photog
whiplash@photo.net
DENVER AT WAR WITH BIKE NOISE– That article on the noise ordinance has stirred up a bunch turds in Denver. Good job Man! But the person I think everyone should be putting pressure to is the Governor. His name is Governor Ritter and am sending along his web site.
Maybe we can send him a message how we feel about this noise ordinance Garcia has done. By the way I sent Garcia a letter and the guy actually was smug enough to thank me!
–Chuck Shortt PAUGHCO PERFECTS NEW BLACK AND BRASS FINISH– If you thought you had that new front end wrapped up feast your eyes on these “drop dead beautiful” brass, chrome and black combinations just released by Paughco. Recently perfected to meet the company’s rigid standards for finish and unsurpassed durability, all springer components and a limited number of other products, are now offered in brass as well as black powder coat and of course their legendary chrome. And it’s your choice which parts to plate or coat. Starting with a fully finished chrome part, each order will be processed to your request. Black rear legs with brass front, brass springs and rockers with chrome legs, brass and chrome legs with black springs and any other combination that turns you on. Just let them know and you can have the most respected name in springers personalized to fit your scooter’s personality. Each order will be a special order so call and get a quote for your particular combination. Call direct to 775-246-5738 or visit them on the Web at www.paughco.com. WOMEN GOTTA PEE–Two women friends had gone for a girl’s night out.Both were very faithful and loving wives, however they had gotten over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers. Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to pee, so they stopped in the cemetery. One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought she would take off her panties and use them. Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of panties and did not want to ruin them. She was lucky enough to squat down next to a grave that had a wreath with a ribbon on it, so she proceeded to wipe with that. After the girls did their business they proceeded to go home. The next day one of the women’s husband was concerned that his normally sweet and innocent wife was still in bed hung over, so he phoned the other husband and said:”These girl nights have got to stop!I’m starting to suspect the worst…my wife came home with no panties!!” “That’s nothing” said the other husband, “Mine came back with a card stuck to her ass that said….. ‘From all of us at the Fire Station.We’ll never forget you.'” CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE ON THE MOVE!– Just wanted to let everyone know that the “Grass Roots Motorcycle Magazine” Cycle Source, has recently scored two distribution deals that will be bringing it to more stores in your neighborhood. The first is with this issue titled Bobber Madness that has been added to Border’s Book Stores. In it you can find some killer coverage on the bobber trend and a great offering on the history of bobbers from the man himself Keith “Bandit” Ball. Starting with the March issue we will be available through the 7-Eleven chain as well and we are asking everyone with these stores near them to go look for us and send an e-mail telling us where we were spotted! In closing, we’d just like to thank the readers and advertisers that have made the two years on the national newsstand so incredible and everyone that has been with us for our eleven year history! This has been a real validation that our brand of magazine has found a place in our culture. –Chris Callen WATCH WHAT YOU HANG ON TRAILER HITCHES IN VIRGINIA– RICHMOND, Va. – It’s one thing to dangle fuzzy dice from a rear view mirror, but decorating a trailer hitch with a large pair of rubber testicles might be a bit much in Virginia. State Del. Lionel Spruill introduced a bill Tuesday to ban displaying replicas of human genitalia on vehicles, calling it a safety issue because it could distract other drivers. Under his measure, displaying the ornamentation on a motor vehicle would be a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $250. He said the idea came from a constituent whose young daughter spotted an example of the trail hitch adornment and asked her father to explain it. “‘I didn’t know what to tell her,'” Spruill said the constituent told him before Spruill vowed to stop such displays. “I said, ‘Sir, I’m going to be a laughingstock, but I’m going to do it,'” he said. The Virginia General Assembly has some experience with offbeat bills. Three years ago, it drew widespread attention with an unsuccessful effort to outlaw baggy pants worn so low they expose underwear. Spruill, 61, said the indignity of the “droopy drawers” debate wouldn’t deter him. He said he won’t hesitate to bring a set of $24.95 trailer testicles with him for a legislative show-and-tell. “I’m going to do it,” Spruill told a handful of reporters after Tuesday’s House session adjourned. “I’m going to bring them out here and show them to you till they tell me to stop.” –from RogueSturgis Freedom FightersMotorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005 THE BIKERNET OPTIMIST CREED–I always keep a copy of this under my desk blotter. It says it all. When you?re feeling down read it, goddamnit. It’ll do you good. It’s actually the Optimist Creed, a service organization that lives by this creed, and helps communities all across our nation. Promise Yourself-To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. Let it be written, let it be done.–Bandit DSF Bike – Das Polo Motorrad Magazin Folge 191–Erstausstrahlung: Mittwoch, 16.01.2008 um 21:15 Uhr im DSF. Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu k?nnen, dass wir in einem Beitrag der oben genannten Motobike-Sendung auch ?ber Ihr Produkt berichten werden (Ural). Falls Sie aus Zeitgr?nden die Erstausstrahlung nicht verfolgen k?nnen, teilen wir Ihnen nachfolgend die Wiederholungstermine* mit: CLUB TREASURER LOOKING FOR AN ’07 ROAD GLIDE–There are no ’07 Road Glides available in Hawaii, so Chris is looking to the mainland. He wants a new one, or used with super low mileage. If you know a dealership that has one, or a bro, just drop a note to the Island Man. –Chris T. BIKERNET EXCLUSIVE WORKOUT PROGRAM–Hell, I thought I had a pretty good workout program going until I read this. Now what do I do?A guy calls a company and orders their 5-day, 10 lb. weight loss program. The next day, there’s a knock on the door and there stands before him a voluptuous, athletic, 19 year old babe dressed in nothing but a pair of Nike running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company. The sign reads, ‘If you can catch me, you can have me.’ Without a second thought, he takes off after her. A few miles later huffing and puffing, he finally gives up. The same girl shows up for the next four days and the same thing happens. On the fifth day, he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost 10 lbs. as promised. He calls the company and orders their 5-day/20 pound program. The next day there’s a knock at the door and there stands the most stunning, beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life. She is wearing nothing but Reebok running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, ‘If you catch me you can have me’. Well, he’s out the door after her like a shot. This girl is in excellent shape and he does his best, but no such luck. So for the next four days, the same routine happens with him gradually getting in better and better shape. Much to his delight on the fifth day when he weighs himself, he discovers that he has lost another 20 lbs. as promised. He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7-day/50 pound program ‘Are you sure?’ asks the representative on the phone. ‘This is our most rigorous program.’ ‘Absolutely,’ he replies, ‘I haven’t felt this good in years.’ The next day there’s a knock at the door; and when he opens it he finds a huge muscular guy standing there wearing nothing but pink running shoes and a sign around his neck that reads, ‘If I catch you, your butt is mine.’ He lost 63 pounds that week. –from Ross Parrow WORLD WIDE GAS PRICES– Prices are quoted in US dollars per US gallon for regular unleaded . Oslo , Norway$6.82 –from Bob Clark THE NEW GUNBUS–The idea to design an own vehicle – with all the consequences – is growing since quite a while in our minds. The question was, what kind of a vehicle (or even an aircraft) it should be. It should be something that is not available yet, where we got the possibilities to make it, that is ambitious to technics and creativity and that is correlated to our own history. Last but not least we point out that this motorcycle will be build in small series and is offered for sale. Please contact us for further information. New: Due to multiple requests we decided to offer GUNBUS with a sidecar. Further details and technical specifications will follow soon. –Clemens F. Leonhardt_Tullastra?e 28__75031 BIKERNET WEB SITE OF THE WEEK, VET VOICE– VetVoice is the online home of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. It is for Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard members, as well as for veterans, their families, and their supporters. VetVoice is where we can come together to sound off on the issues that concern all of us. VetVoice aims to be a nexus for information and opinion on war news, war politics, deployments, optempo, veterans’ issues, troops’ families’ issues, and more. –Editor –from Nick Roberts THE BIKERNET YEAR OF THE VET– We have devoted this year and next , and maybe many years to come, to supporting Veteran’s charities. I’m hoping to start a section on Bikernet specifically to contain news about Veteran’s charities, but I may need some help, a writer/contributor. We were headed toward a raffle program with the Fisher Foundations, but they turned us down, due to questionable content on Bikernet? That’s cool and we will continue to look for a highly reputable charity to develop the raffle in conjunction with, throughout 2008 and 2009. So for now, with the help of a Chris Kallas Illustration, we will kick off a Veterans’ Charities department on Bikernet and support them all with news and info about each charity. Maybe one will develop into a relationship for the raffle. If you are interested in helping, let me know. I need someone to research each Veteran’s charity and write about their activities, contacts and how folks can support their efforts. We will launch a story about each charity and give all our readers the opportunity to review each article and pick a charity that meets their desires for veterans. Then as the year proceeds we will cover charity efforts and activities. We’ll do anything we can to spread the word about these various charities. Just drop me a line, if you can help or supply info about a veteran’s charity: Bandit@Bikernet.com MORE THERAPY FROM THE BIKERNET HOSPITAL EDITORIAL ADVISORY STAFF– When you have an “I Hate My Job” day, try this: On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section and purchase a rectal thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson. Be very sure you get this brand. When you get home, lock your doors, draw the curtains and disconnect the phone so you will not be disturbed. Change into very comfortable clothing and sit in your favorite chair. Open the package and remove the thermometer. Now, carefully place it on a table or a surface so that it will not become chipped or broken . Now the fun part begins. Take out the literature from the box and read it carefully. You will notice that in small print there is a statement: “Every Rectal Thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson is personally tested and then sanitized.” Now, close your eyes and repeat out loud five times, “I am so glad I do not work in the thermometer quality control department at Johnson &Johnson. “HAVE A NICE DAY AND REMEMBER, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE WITH A JOB THAT IS MORE OF A PAIN IN THE ASS THAN YOURS > –from Vern H. SACRAMENTO EASYRIDERS SHOW THIS WEEKEND– Vendors sold out, 120 bikes pre-registered (above last years number), Pre sale tickets are up 125% over last year, Sacramento is our second largest bike show of the year, The Editors for Easyriders and V Twin Magazine have picked 12 Feature bikes from the first 2 shows this year. If you want to get a shot at some great Magazine coverage the Easyriders V Twin Bike Show is the place to be. The top 6 Best of Show bikes advance to the Invitational in Columbus Ohio Feb 15-17. Big Pre Party at Sacramento H-D, don’t miss it. Enter to win the Carolina Customs drop seat built by Dorian Swanner it’s free to enter The Big Dog trailer is going to be here with the full 2008 line. All 6 Centerfold Builders are going be present. Entertainment by The Jasmine Cain Band. Fashion Shows by the Purrfect Angelz. The weather is going to be perfect mid 50s and sunny. Get discounted tickets advance on easyridersbikeshow.com. Show Times Continued On Page 4
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Brussels , Belgium$6.16
London, UK$5.96
Rome , Italy$5.80
Tokyo , Japan $5.25
Sao Paulo, Brazil$4.42
New Delhi, India$3.71
Sidney, Australia$3.42
Johannesburg, South Africa$3.39
Mexico City$2.22
Buenos Aires , Argentina$ 2.09
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia$0.91
Kuwait$0.78
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All these things made us design this motorcycle. The cylinders, taken from a 9cyl. radial engine, and their cylinder heads in that size with their filigree cooling fins appeared to be technical beauties. After having designed the needed crankcase and the auxiliaries the size of the motorcycle was given. To get a proportional tire size was not easy, but thanks to RIGDON meanwhile even this problem is solved. Instead of the originally planned Boeing 767 tires GUNBUS now stands on RIGDON custom tires. In size and form these tires are comparable to the aircraft tires and they have got the right – round – profile. Load and speed index are sufficient and adequate supply is guaranteed.
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January 17, 2008 Part 2
By Bandit | | General Posts
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BANDIT’S BEDROLL IN THE BIKERNET GULCH–The original Bandit’s Bedroll is approx. 2 feet longer than the Dayroll and is ideal for weekend getaways. It can be easily packed for a weekend run and will keep your sled looking sano.
Also, it isn’t bad for a wind break. Just $85 and you are good to go. Bandit even picks up the shipping.
FOUR NEW STEERS JOIN THE STAMPEDE HERD– The Stampede herd has grown again for 2008. Four new forward controldesigns including the Roller, Lancer, NiteStick and Aftermath are bargingthrough the V-Twin market like Spaniards running down the streets ofPamplona! These premium billet controls are available in traditional classicor sleek elite designs for FXST, Dyna, FXR and Victory?. Finishes includepolished, chrome or black ano in stock, +2″ or +3″ designs.
MSRP for these forward controls starts at $568.00. Contact your local MCAdvantages dealer to purchase yours today!
–Adam Roorda
MC Advantages
1-800-726-9620
www.MCAdvantages.com
REDHEAD RELATIONSHIP STUDY FINDINGS FROM THE BIKERNET RESEARCH HUMAN LAB–Q How do you get a redhead to argue with you?
A Say something
Q How do you get a redhead’s mood to change?
A Wait 10 seconds If you love a Redhead, set her free…..if she follows youeverywhere you go, pitches a tent in your front lawn and puts your newgirlfriend in the hospital, she’s yours.
Q What’s safer a redhead or a piranha?
A The piranha. They only attack in schools.
Q How do you know a guy at the beach has a redhead for a girlfriend?
A She has scratched “stay off MY TURF!” on his back with her nails.
Q What do you call a Redhead with an attitude?
A Normal
Q What do you call a woman who knows where her husband is every night?
A A redhead!
Q How do you know when your redhead has forgiven you?
A She stops washing your clothes in the toilet bowl
Q How do you know when a redhead has been using a computer
A There’s a hammer embedded in the monitor.
Only two things are necessary to keep a redhead happy. One is to let herthink she is having her own way, and the other is to let her have it.
–from Dean Shawler
THE SHOW WILL GO ON!– Euro 3 Homologation for Custom Chrome Europe RevTech 110RevTech? 100 and 88 to follow soon!
Wednesday, December 12th, in the afternoon at around 3:00 p.m. champagne bottles must’ve popped open at Custom Chrome Europe in Bad Kreuznach/Germany: They are the first aftermarket-distributor to crack the tough EURO-3 homologation. Custom Chrome Europe can offer the well-established RevTech 110 in E3-conform version, allowing to build new custombikes in a street-legal fashion for all the countries where those emission standards apply. You say that’s possible with the Milwaukee-made engine too? Correct, but: Thanks to intensive research and development – both in terms of time and money – the RevTech 110 has achieved EURO-3 emission standards WITH CARBURETOR!
Interested? For sure! “We have seen the EURO-3 task quite early and reacted accordingly, starting the development well ahead of the new laws,” explains Holger Mohr, President and Managing Director of Custom Chrome Europe, “since we offer our own exclusive motorcycle line, which has only two years ago been homologated for Europe, we had the duty in the name of our customers to take on the challenges of EURO-3. And we have acted rather than reacted.”
In fact, a lot of dealers and competitors smiled in face of the T-shirts “Euro 3 – Viva la Revoluci?n” that were printed for the November 2007 Big Twin Expo at Rosmalen. Especially since – at that time – most other distributors and engine builders just had a questionmark on their face and all one answer: “Our manufacturers are working on a injection solution.” Who’s laughing now?Basically, most engine manufacturers thought the homologation of a carburetor-fed engine for out of question, technically impossible – to many factors that influence each other have to be dealt with when emissions have to be minimised to achieve EURO-3. To achieve EURO-3 with an aircooled V-Twin is a difficult task, even with electronic fuel injection. Using a carburetor did yet seem completely impossible. It’s sad but true, people who make those laws do neither care about the technical consequences of their restrictions, nor do they care about the look and the style of motorcycles. Custom Chrome Europe does.
They know: Very few custombike creators could dig into the wide and complex variables of electronic fuel injection systems – as beneficial in terms of power and performance these systems nevertheless are. Bulky electronic components such as blackbox, sensors and cables are difficult to hide and are contrary to a clean look – even the lure of programmable torque- and power-curves does not attract then. “Electronics = Devil’s work” is programmed in the brain of too many old-school customizers who use their EFI, ABS, ASP and god-knows-what-else equipped cars every day.
V-twin riders are somehow more conservative and carry rather a screwdriver than computer-mouse and laptop. A fact that did not evade the CCE staff: “On purpose we did not choose the easy way, even though our path would be much more difficult and costly”, explains Mohr, “we have a very clear idea of what our customers want – and we go to extremes to give them what they want. Even if the solutions are off mainstream or thought impossible by others.”
“Reaching the EURO-3 emmision values with carb is a great achievement”, adds General Manager Andreas Scholz. “the RevTech 110 is the version with the biggest displacement on all of our RevTech engines. Thus, the EURO-3 homologation of both RevTech 100 and RevTech 88 is only a matter of time, not a question of technical realisation.”Technical details of the coup d’etat are of course kept confidential: Too much know-how and work had been invested to give it away. So much is known: Cleaning the wasted gas is performed by especially developed catalytic converters, of which no less than four are rumoured to be placed in the exhaust system. Along with a newly developed “Secondary Air Induction System” the emission limits are met. You don’t have to be a specialist to realise that the inlet side has to be modified somehow too. The sensational fact is: All this is achieved without additional electrical or electronic components. “We are not only the first to offer a solution to our customers”, explains Scholz, “we offer one without the necessity of advanced computer- and software knowledge …”
During the last years, the RevTech engine in all its finish- and displacement-versions has become one of the “top sellers” of the CCE engine program – one that is mounted with pride even in the most high-class customs such as Marcus Walz’ “TuNero” and all Custom Chrome Motorcycles up to the new “Cuba Libre”. “The Lamb 2”, the “Best of Show” bike of the dutch “Big Twin Expo” at Rosmalen – and the first European bike to win a ticket to the World Championship of Custombike Building to Sturgis – is also powered by a RevTech 88. As stated: The Show will go on!
Informationen: www.custom-chrome-europe.com
NEW AFFILIATE SHOW IN SPAIN– LLUNATICA’S Bike Show is the latest event to join the World Championship of Custom Bike Building affiliate program. The event takes place in the Festival and Concert enclosure of Benic?ssim on February 7-10.
The show originally began in 1996 in Vilanova i la Geltr?, where it was organized by Joan A. Martinez, who is better known as Dr. Guerra. In 2000 Dr. Guerra moved to Benic?ssim in Castellon and began running his bike show there.
Over the years the show has become a truly international event with participants from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France, England, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Greece. Last year’s show saw 2,500 bikers register to attend, with an additional 2,000 visitors over the weekend.
Due to Llunatica Bike Show becoming an Affiliate of the World Championship of Custom Bike Building, the winner’s prize will be a 5,000.00 euro expenses contribution to compete at the Official World Championship in Sturgis in August.
RM AUCTIONS, IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOTHEBY’S, ANNOUNCES ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO MARANELLO– RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, is delighted to announce its next sale of historic Ferraris and Maseratis at the legendary home of the prancing horse in Maranello, Italy. Following two hugely successful European sales in 2007, the auction to be held on May 18, 2008, promises an exciting inventory of motor cars, headlined by a pair of ultra-rare Ferrari 250 California Spyders, and a selection of important memorabilia from Jacques Swaters’ private Ferrari Francorchamps collection, including a 1980 Ferrari “Pinin” prototype, the only four-door Ferrari ever built. London, England (January 14, 2008) – The focus of the collector car world will return to Maranello, Italy in May 2008 as RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, host their second annual “Ferrari Leggenda e Passione” auction event. The much-anticipated sale, scheduled for May 18, marks the auction house’s third European event, following a record-breaking start in Maranello last year, and more recently, a high-profile sale in London, England where some 50 automobiles from the esteemed Bernie Ecclestone Collection, along with two other highly important European Collections went under the hammer. RM has an unrivaled position in North America, and with the London auction selling an astounding ?18.5 million GBP worth of motor cars, and our last Maranello sale achieving ?34 million, we have firmly placed our stamp on the European market. The stars of the forthcoming May sale are two rare and ultra-desirable Ferrari 250 California Spyders. Regarded as one of the most valuable of all the road-going Ferrari models, less than 100 California Spyders were produced between 1957 and 1962 in a variety of specifications. The examples on offer – a 1958 LWB covered headlamp version (s/n 0923GT) finished in classic Rosso red, and a 1961 SWB version (s/n 2377GT) with coachwork finished in original Nero black – are estimated to achieve values in the region of $4,000,000 – $6,000,000 USD. One of the earliest of only 50 long wheelbase California Spyders built, 0923GT was third off the line at the Maranello factory in July 1958 and delivered new to Johnny Von Neumann’s dealership in Hollywood, California. For more than 40 years it resided on the West Coast, changing hands several times before eventually ending up with a prominent British collector in 1999. The 1961 SWB version was once owned by Academy Award winning actor, James Coburn, whose passion for high-performance sports cars was shared by fellow Hollywood actors and Ferrari owners, Steve McQueen and James Garner. The car has been meticulously maintained over its known ownership and includes extensive documentation relating to its restoration and maintenance. The sale will also cater for enthusiasts of Ferrari’s more recent cars, with at least one iconic Ferrari Enzo to be featured in the auction line up. The 2003 example is one of only 399 examples produced of the 660bhp V12-engined supercars. RM Auctions invites further entries for this sale. For further information, please contact RM Auctions’ London Office at +44 (0) 207 293 6336 or visit THE BIKERNET MAID ASKED FOR A RAISE– The Madam was very upset about this and asked, “Now Maria, why do you want an increase?” Maria: “Well Madam, there are three reasons why I want an increase. The first is that I iron better than you.” Madam: “Who said you iron better than me?” Maria: “The Master said so.” Madam: “Oh.” Maria: “The second reason is that I am a better cook than you.” Madam: “Nonsense, who said you were a better cook than me?” Maria: “The Master did.” Madam: “Oh.” Maria: “My third reason is that I am a better lover than you.” Madam (very upset now): “Did the Master say so as well?” Maria: “No Madam, the gardener did.” Maria got her raise. –from Nick Roberts BIKERNET TECH QUESTION OF THE WEEK–hey saw the article thanks for putting it on there got a few questions for you…. im going to put 14″ or 16″ sky bars with 1″ risers on the night train when I get it. Now I would need +10″ cables and wires right… where in the hell can I get them J&P cycles and Dennis Kirk only go to 6+, and also do you happen to have any old bars and risers lying around would you? Looking at about march for the new bike, and I plan on writing you a few techs over the winter of ’08 I’m going to put a new rear fender on it, bars, led run stop and sig lights, re-wiring the bars, moving the high beam switch to the right heal of my boot. The plan is to only have 3 switches on the bars: horn, right turn and left, internal throttle, putting the ignition switch on the top motor-mount, making my own foot pegs all kinds of shit is floating around in my head for that bike. so hopefully if all the cards play out right I’ll have it soon and can get to makin’ it mine… well later for now –Rookie MOTORCYCLE TRANSPORT BUSINESSES–We needed to ship the Assalt Weapan to Cincy for the dealer show, so went on the hunt for a reputable firn. I discovered that Allied ships bikes. Yellow freight can handle it, if it’s in a crate. As it turned out the best price and availability was discovered with Keyboard Shipping run by a biker. I’m hauling the bike to Performance Machine where it will be loaded, strapped to a crate. Charlie Brechtel also put me onto these people who move bikes around on a trailer for a very reasonable charge.”If you have any more questions give Mike a call at 513-404-5370,” Erin said. “He does a bit better than I do on the pricing aspect. Inormally handle the booking dates, lol. Any questions hon, please justask!” ZERO ENGINEERING MOVED TO THE STATES AND WANTS TO ADVERTISE ON BIKERNET–We are interested in advertising on your website. Can you give us some information in regards to that? Thank you. Hiro Sasaki We hooked up Hiro, and anyone can check out rates by clicking on the banner above. Our rates are set up to give advertisers pages of info about their company on Bikernet, for over 300,000 enthusiasts to see monthly, for a price that never exceeds $600 a month. Plus their logo runs on the cover of this internet magazine 24/7. How can you beat that?–Wilburn Roach Continued On Page 3
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January 17, 2008 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
Hey,
This is a wild day and you’ll love the News. It’s packed fulla crazed notions, wars, laws, new products, surprises and deals. I’m not kidding. Sometimes I hit the news as if I’m running a marathon. Sometimes it’s an uphill battle and others are downright inspiring.
I’ve got to tell you that I always look forward to Thursdays, even though it means 14 non-stop hours until completion. I’m not going to pump this up into a hype about this 120-page news Thursday. Although, I will mention a new whiskey Sin Wu stumbled on at a Trader Joes. They had a stack of Bulleit Whiskey crates on sale. “I liked the bottle with the cork,” Sin said and brought home a jug. I took it to a dinner with the good Dr. Nutboy and we popped the cork. I generally don’t like any whiskey except Jack and an Irish Whiskey (12-year old) Tullamore Dew. But this hit the spot. I lost the first bottle to the Doctor and had to find another. As you can see I sampled this one.
Let’s hit the news:
D&D PERFORMANCE ENTERPRISES SHIPPING 2008 HARLEY TOURING PIPES– Shipping New 2008 Harley-Davidson FLT / FLH Performance Exhaust Pipes.
Fort Worth, Texas, January 17, 2006 – D&D Performance Enterprises is shipping dyno-tuned Boarzilla and Fat Cat (2 into 1) exhaust pipe systems for the all new 2008 Harley touring motorcycles, which are outfitted with fuel-injection system and comes with an oxygen sensor to adjust to changing environmental conditions. D&D performance exhaust pipes include preinstalled stock factory oxygen sensor ports as well as direct fitment with no cutting, welding or grinding.
The new 2 into 1 high-performance Boarzilla and Fat Cat pipes and slip-ons improve power and torque on the entire touring family of motorcycles, which includes the FLHR Road King, FLHRS Road King Custom, FLHRC Road King Classic, FLTR Road Glide, FLHX Street Glide, FLHT Electra Glide Standard, FLHTC Electra Glide Classic and FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide.
“These are the best sounding and performing pipes money can buy,” said Dave Rash, The Pope of Pipe.
Checkout all the pipes at www.danddexhaust.com.
BIKERNET STAFFER ROBS BANK– Man robs a bank and takes hostages. He asks the first hostage if he saw him rob the bank.
Hostage answers yes. Robber shoots him in the head. Asks second hostage if he saw him rob the bank. Hostage answers no, but my wife did.
–from Rik
WOMEN RIDERS HAVE CHANCE TO JOIN H-D DAYTONA WOMEN’S DAY RIDE– MILWAUKEE (January 11, 2007) – Harley-Davidson female enthusiasts are encouraged to enter for a chance to win a spot on the Harley-Davidson Women’s Day Ride, held March 4, 2008, and join Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of one of the Company’s founders, as well as the six Get Down to Daytona contest winners on the last leg of their ride into Daytona.
To enter, women riders should go to www.harley-davidson.com/womensride by Jan. 23 and fill out a short entry form. There is no purchase necessary, but women are encouraged to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Summer Camps (a small donation of $25 or more is greatly appreciated). Women riders must ride a Harley-Davidson or Buell motorcycle and must be in Daytona on the morning of March 4.
On Jan. 25, 80 women will be randomly chosen to participate in the ride. Each rider will receive a 2008 MDA Pin, a special flag with MDA and H-D logo for their bike, and be entered in a special MDA drawing for a Harley-Davidson women’s jacket. The top three fundraisers will also receive a special gift.
Daytona Bike Week Women’s Activities
Tuesday, March 4, is Harley-Davidson Women’s Day at the Ocean Center. The Women’s Day Ride will arrive at the Ocean Center at approximately 10 a.m. Upon arrival, Karen Davidson will introduce the six winners of the Get Down to Daytona contest. Interactive seminars will be given throughout the day on how to pick up a motorcycle, customization and MotorClothes. More details will be announced in the next few weeks.
At the Daytona International Speedway Wednesday, March 5, from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., there will be women-only demo rides on select 2008 Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles. Demos are free, but riders will need to bring a helmet (full-face helmet and long pants for Buell demos) and a valid motorcycle license. Each woman who takes a demo ride during that time will be automatically entered into a drawing for a women’s helmet. Men who come along with the women who participate in this special demo time will have the opportunity to attend a customization seminar and Q&A session with a Harley-Davidson factory technician.
All week at the Ocean Center, March 2-8 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., women can visit the Harley-Davidson Interactive Women’s Area featuring giveaways and prizes, motorcycle information, and a historical and informational women’s display.
About the Get Down to Daytona Contest
The six winners in the Harley-Davidson Get Down to Daytona contest were announced Dec. 12, 2007, and were chosen from more than 200 women who submitted videos about their motorcycle mentor. Each winner will receive an expense paid road trip for two from Atlanta to Daytona Bike Week ’08 alongside Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of one of the Company’s founders, as well as a three nights stay in Daytona.
The six winners are: Carol Dicicco from Chalfont, Pa.; Tonya Lamia from Rockford, Ill.; Kimberly Ryon from Harford, Pa.; Shelli Strand from Birch Run, Mich.; Jennifer Thorne from Mt. Pleasant, Pa.; and Teresa Weston from Hermitage, Tenn.
For more information and to watch the six winners’ videos, visit www.harley-davidson.com/womensridee. Check back later this month for full profiles on each woman, as well as in March for coverage from their anxiously awaited trip to Daytona Bike Week ’08.
A QUICK BIKERNET PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR–Take your seats. I’ve noticed that you can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle four things:a rainy day, the elderly, a motorsickle that won’t start, and being out of coffee.
I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life..”
I’ve learned that life gives you a more chances.
I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitton both hands.
You need to be able to throw something back.
I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you
But, if you focus on the needs of others,your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.
I’ve learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch — holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I’ve become aware that I still have a lot to learn.
–from Rev CarlR
CUSTOM DESIGN STUDIO DRIVE SIDE CALIPER BRACKET COVER–Anybody who has a drive side caliper bracket that is welded to theframe knows what these are for. The weld on tabs look great molded andpainted to match the bike’s paint job. The problem is when you tightenthe bolts down to their torque specifications, the paint blisters upand looks unprofessional.
With these covers, designed by Kirk Taylor,you just put a couple of dabs of clear silicone on the backside of thecover and you’re done. They are raw aluminum so you can paint, polishor plate to your needs. To remove, just poke your screwdriver from thebackside and they’ll pop out with little effort.
MSRP $40/pair.To order call 415-382-6662 or email customdesignstudio@sbcglobal.com.
SUCKER PUNCH SALLY OPENS NEW DEALER–New SPS dealer opening atMichaels Motorcycle Worx in Woodland Park. Bikes werevery well received with a huge crowd. Christian, the Boss, flewin for it and SPS riders from all over the state rode in for the party.
–Ken
TOXIC CUSTOMS BUILDS CUSTOM BIKE FROM EBAY BASKET CASE– Toxic Customs builds custom motorcycles out of the East Coast. Their latest motorcycle is being built for the Smokeout 9 and came from eBay as a basket case. Michael Causey, Owner, built the frame from the same steel that the NASCAR boys use and created a bike that kicks asphalt. Click here to listen to the Bikernet Radio interview.
BIKERNET METRIC DEPARTMENT DELAYED ONE WEEK–Due to a new whiskey on the premises, the entirely new Bikernet Metric department and site was delayed maybe as much as 10 Days.
When staff sobriety is again a priority we will launch the new major Bikernet department addition devoted to the Metric Cruiser. Don’t hold me to it, but we’re shooting for a launch by the end of next week. That’s January 25th, the day I roll out to the Grand National Car and Bike Show in Pomona. I’m judging the bikes again. It’s the granddaddy of bike shows.
We have news reports ready to rock, our first bike feature on a junkyard 1980 Yamaha SX 850, a highbar tech, a road test or two and a handful of Jon Towle art. Plus we need to wrap up our home page logo by George Fleming. Hang On!
W8LESS ROTORS ARE SHIPPING AND MAKING NEWS–Yet more good news: W8less brake rotors meet or exceed FMVSS 122 standards?..PERIOD! This has been the case since completion of the 4th test several month’s ago. There is no need for any other testing to meet these standards. I spent some time with Chuck Greening this AM to confirm all this. Here’s some more detail of our discussion.
All FMVSS standards must be passed before a new vehicle can be certified as road worthy: it’s something Harley and other manufacturers must do. But in reality it is a vehicle certification of which the brakes are only a part of the overall system. Due to this requirement, OEM suppliers, like W8less are often required by vehicle manufacturers or builders to put their products through the FMVSS testing to confirm to the that they can meet those requirements before, not after, the manufacturer/builder considers them as components on the vehicle. This kind of component testing before the fact is totally optional from a Federal stand point??but only to the extent that the manufacturer doesn’t require it!
How did we do? Great! The two key tests are the 1st Effectiveness Test and Final Effectiveness Test which measure stopping distance at various speeds (30/60/80/115mph) of a single brake rotor (as opposed to a complete front and back rotor system) and compare them to minimum standards. The 2nd Effectiveness Test uses the same test criteria but changes the standards to reflect the performance of both front and rear brakes simultaneously. Thus the 2nd Effectiveness Test is not appropriate for our single rotor and yet when conducted found that our single rotor has essentially the same effectiveness of a double rotor system!
Here’s the results of the stopping distance test:
1st Effectiveness Test??simulates initial “break-in” of brakes on bike (only lower speeds)
30mph DOT standard =121′ W8less = 46.7′ 61% better than DOT standard
60mph DOT standard =484′ W8less = 162.2′ 66% better than DOT standard
Final Effectiveness Test??simulates post “break-in” period
30mph DOT standard = 97′ W8less = 45.2′ 53% better than DOT standard
60mph DOT standard = 388′ W8less = 188.9′ 51% better than DOT standard
80mph DOT standard = 689′ W8less = 328.6′ 52% better than DOT standard
115mph DOT standard = 1423′ W8less = 936.5′ 34% better than DOT standard
Bottom line: W8less brake rotors smashed DOT standards across the board! It is not a stretch to state that we stop 50% faster than the DOT standards. Why then all the talk about doing another test with a thermocouple in the brake rotor? It’s not mentioned anywhere in the FMVSS 122 test and indeed temperatures were taken as specified from within the brake pads. The reason given by Chuck Greening was that “??.we wanted to see what was going on in the rotor?..” apparently because of its ability to dissipate heat so rapidly. While perhaps an interesting engineering artifact, it is entirely unnecessary for W8less purposes or to satisfy FMVSS 122 standards.
–John Arbeeny
NYC PASSES PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING BILL–Last week, New York City took a giant step forward in the fight against plastic. New York’s City Council passed a bill requiring large stores and retail chains to collect and recycle plastic shopping bags. According to a New York Times report: “New York is by far the largest American city to enact so broad a measure to limit the environmental impact of the bags. Altogether, each year the country is estimated to use 86 billion bags, which end up blowing down city streets, or tangled in the stomachs of whales, sea turtles and birds, or buried in landfills where they enjoy free rent for 1,000 years.”
Other cities like Melbourne and San Francisco have banned bags outright. San Francisco was the first city in North America to ban non-recyclable and non-biodegradable bags made from petroleum products. Africa has moved toward a continent-wide plastic bag ban, and just last week, China’s cabinet issued a directive banning their production, prohibiting stores from handing out free plastic bags after June 1st and imposing fees on their usage.
People in China use up to 3 billion plastic bags daily! Help keep the momentum going here in the United States and just say no to plastic bags!
DOHERTY UPDATES SPACER KIT FOR 3/4″ AND 1″ APPLICATIONS– This new MASTER BUILDER WHEEL SPACER kit just introduced by Doherty Machine provides all the convenience of their original kit plus additional sizes for popular applications. Doherty’s updated kit includes a total of 54 spacers ranging in size from 1?4″ wide to 3″ wide. Each kit includes all sizes in both 3?4″ and 1″ I.D. That’s a total of 27 spacers in each axle size!
Machined from T-6 billet aluminum bar stock, Doherty spacers are polished to a high luster finish. For easy identification individual sizes are labeled on separate compartments. A must for professional and novice builders alike.
Doherty’s MASTER BUILDER WHEEL SPACER KITS can be ordered direct from Doherty by calling 800-956-9409. Catch Doherty on the Web at www.DohertyMachine.com
ATTENTION ALL INDUSTRY SPONSORS AND ASSOCIATES– “PSI Big Air Carbs Inc. ” and “Speedway Outdoors Inc” have teamed up with “The Frikin Wicked Clothing Line” to present “The Frikin Wicked Road Tour.” This tour will be stopping in twenty two Cities including all of the major motorcycle events and some that may suprise you.
“The Tour” is currently seeking full line sponsors and associate sponsors to be represented at all of these events. We have a highly trained sales staff that will be arriving in a tour bus and thirty foot trailer that have been designed to get maximum exposure for all parties involved.
For sponsor information and a complete proposal package contact:
Rob Strade
VP of Operations
Rob@PSICARBS.COM
801-866-2451cell
801-393-1030 Office
OR
Chet OEP Burozski
SR. Sales Rep
Chet@PSICARBS.COM
801-648-2739 Cell
801-393-1030 office
OR
WWW.PSICARBS.COM
BIKER BUNNY ROAST TO BENEFIT THE ANIMAL ALLIANCE OF GALVESTON (no bunnies will be injured)– The Bunny Roast is back this Easter weekend as it started out-a jammin good time. Held at west Galveston Island’s Crazy Oaks on Stewart Road (12410 Stewart Road), this year’s event will be held March 21-23, 2008. Last year the featured well known bands were Bert Wills, Janet Z, 98 in the Shade, Mark May and many others. The line-up for this year will be even more spectacular. There will be a barbeque cook off, awesome live rocking and blues music, dunkin booth, and even an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids on Sunday.
The Bunny Roast has been staged for over 15 years at Crazy Oaks, and again this year is being put on by its originator, Mary and Bucky Pregler of Gulf Coast Music.
Auction Items
We are also accepting contribution of items for an auction. Please consider donating gifts, prizes, or items that can be auctioned. The AAGC is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, so all contributions are tax deductible.
Please contact TL Landry at –TL Landry
Administrative Coordinator
772-9640 phone
772-9646 fax
Route 1031
tllandry@utmb.edu
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January 10, 2008 Part 2
By Bandit | | General Posts
Continued From Page 1
ARIZONA SENATOR PUSHING HELMET LAW– Senator Julian Carroll, when he was governor decades ago, signed the first helmet law, but in recent years, lawmakers repealed that law. Now he says, because of the rising cost of health care, helmets need to be mandated again.
“Is that once they (riders) get injured, and their chance of survival isn’t that great without helmets, but if they survive, the state ends up picking up the bill,” says Sen. Carroll, D-Frankfort.
And, Carroll says many times the taxpayers end up ultimately paying more. But he says passing a helmet law isn’t very likely this session, because many lawmakers oppose the bill.
Carroll says some say helmets restrict the ability of riders to turn their heads and see traffic. Others tell him they don’t agree with his assessment of higher health costs because crash victims can’t pay for their own life long care.
“What I’m talking about is those individuals who end up getting a head injury and it’s so significant that they require hospitalization or care the rest of their lives,” says Carroll.
I find this statement below offensive and prejudice against the motorcycle community. For the lack of research you as the author of this article is very one-sided and a great disappointment in your report on this subject.. “but if they survive, the state ends up picking up the bill,” says Sen. Carroll, D-Frankfort.”
1. There is not a list of approved helmets, NO LIST-NOW LAW!
2. NHTSA and NTSB and DOT do NOT certify or approve helmets. This is left up toeach helmet manufacturer.
3. NHTSA contracts Performance Test ONLY according to of a hand full of helmets each year ( not always the case) from May through September. There are thousands of helmets in the NHTSA data base, a number of these are still being sold on the shelf today, this does NOT include counterfeit helmets. For the NHTSA and the NTSB to continue this thirty year+ BAND-AID for all the Amputee, Paraplegic, TBI, Blunt Force Trauma survivors isas antiquated as the test equipment and helmet debate they use today.
4. VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) is the basis for motorcycle Injuries and Fatalities. This data is skewed and inaccurate as stated by both the NHTSA and the NTSB, and DOT. NOT every state has participated in collecting this data over the last thirty+ years….
–Garry Van Kirk
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Bullhead City, Arizona
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” You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man’s freedom.”
~Clarence Darrow~
W8LESSROTORS SMASH DOT STANDARDS–W8LESSROTORS HAVE BEEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 122-02 TEST , AND WITH APPROVED FRICTION MATERIALS . W8LESSROTORS MEET AND EXCEED ALL FEDERAL STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS .
1ST EFFECTIVENESS TEST ( BREAK IN PERIOD )
30 mph – 46.7′ 61% Better than D O T Standard
60 mph – 162.2 ‘ 66% better
FINAL EFFECTIVENESS TEST ( EXTENDED USE )
30 mph – 45.2′ 53 % Better
60 mph -188.9′ 51% Better
80mph – 328.6′ 52% Better
115 mph – 936.5′ 34% Better
–Ray
See The Installation Tech on the home page of Bikernet.com.–Wrench
ROLAND SANDS DESIGN, INC. TO RELEASE “NEW BLOOD: THESTORY OF THE KRV5 TRACKER” DVD — The DVD Details the Storied Backgrounds of Both “King” Kenny Roberts and Roland Sands As TheyCollaborate to Build a MotoGP-Powered Custom Motorcycle
WHAT: Roland Sands Design, Inc. has made available media screeners of “New Blood: TheStory of the KRV5 Tracker” in preparation for the film’s Summer 2007 release.
The much anticipated DVD follows the development of a MotoGP-powered custommotorcycle and details the trials and tribulations of building such a unique andinnovative piece of history. Sands’ design of the concept bike pays tribute to early1900s Boardtrack racers. The engine supplied by legendary MotoGP race team, KennyRoberts Racing, is a 200 horsepower V5 engine – the only engine to be released fromtheir United Kingdom design facility.
The KRV5 Tracker project unites theunparalleled racing history and technical know-how of Team Roberts with thegroundbreaking design of Roland Sands. Roberts was aware of Sands’ road racingpedigree, but it was Sands’ Discovery Channel Biker Build Off episode that turnedRoberts onto Sands’ talent as a motorcycle designer and builder. After an introductionto his childhood hero at the 2005 Laguna Seca MotoGP race, Sands had one of Roberts’prized KRV5 engines on its way to his La Palma, CA studio.
The DVD also contains special features including interviews with Nicky Hayden, ArlenNess, and Long Jump World Record Breaker Trigger Gumm along with the building ofGumm’s latest jump bike.
CONTACT: For more information on “New Blood” as well as images and RSD products, pleasecontact Erika Decker at 714-228-8481 or Erika@rolandsands.com
BIKERNET PHOTO ART EXHIBIT OF THE WEEK–I was riding down I-95 today with the laptop on the seat trying to help a screaming pissed off customer on the other end of the cell phone and I came upon this brother. Riding south, not a care in the world, his vest flapping in the wind and as I hit the shutter button – none of it mattered.
Take it all in,
Whiplash Biker Photog
HELP CUB SCOUT PACK 761 AT–Rollin’ Sixes Choppers–Car and Bike Show,With Proceeds Benefiting Cub Scout Pack 761Hundreds of Vehicles, Door Prizes, and Family Entertainment.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 Littleton Elementary School on Littleton Road, North Fort Myers.Bring A Can Food for Littleton Elementary Food Drive.
o $15.00 per vehicle includes driver, one guest, for Pre-Registered vehicles only.
o $20.00 Day of show.
o Vehicle Pre Registration must be postmarked by Friday January 11, 2008. NO EXCEPTIONS. After that date everyone pay’s $20.00 at the gate. All pre-registration entries must complete the pre-registration form. Registration form can be obtained on http://pack761.clubspaces.com or by e-mailing smokum1@yahoo.com or ladyzirk@yahoo.com or by providing all of the information needed with their check. An e-mail gate pass must be displayed during entry. Cars arriving without a gate pass will be charged $20.00 per vehicle.
o Sorry, no refunds. All participants get admission into the show during show hours.
o Gates open at 8:00am.Registration will open at 9:00AM. All vehicles must be parked by 11:00AM. Car Judging begins at 12:00 noon. Packets will be given to each car when entering the show area. The packet will include the Show Vehicle Information Form. This form MUST be filled out and displayed on the front windshield during the show. Cars not displaying the Vehicle Information Form will be asked to leave the show area.
o Vehicles must arrive together to park together. No spaces can be saved due to parking constraints.
o The Awards Ceremony will be at 4:00PM. Vehicles may leave the grounds at 5:00PM once deemed safe.
o Rain or Shine the event goes on.
o For updated space availability please call Heather 239-699-3382.
o No overnight parking, NO Alcohol. Family Fun. Food and Drink will be available with all proceeds going to Pack 761.
Space is limited. Pre-Registration is highly recommended.
Visit http://pack761.clubspaces.com for more detailsCar Show Registration Form (please print legibly)
JJ SOLARI BOOK PRINTED AND READY TO ROCK THE WORLD–That’s right. Solari madness is now available to the entire world. There’s terrible pet stories, funeral madness and out-of-this-world parties.
It’s sick copy like you’ve never, ever read before.
Write JJ for more info: jcatsec8@yahoo.com
BIKERNET TECH OF THE WEEK, RHINO COATINGS FOR BIKES–I’m writing 1- to wish you a great and successful New Year and 2, I saw a very impressive product demonstration on TV recently.
About two years ago I goaded two of my friends to spray their bikes with Rhino Liner truck bed coating since the flat and denim black finishes were very popular anyway. One owned a Buell and the other a 1200 Sporty. Both on plastic and sheet metal the finishes were aesthetically perfect (professionally applied of course). The durability had yet to be tested.
The Buell had a low speed lay down about six months later that resulted in faint surface scratching (at 35 mph). The Sporty, after having a girder front end installed without modifying the kickstand, had a tendency to fall over standing in moderate to high wind conditions. The owner actually bragged about his bike being able to get kicked over, not get a single nick or scratch and fire up and run. It’s hit the deck 10-12 times without a single noticeable defect in the finish.
Now onto the show. Discovery Channel has a new show called Smash Lab coming on this and every Wednesday after. The preview I saw had them trying to test the true capacity of Rhino Liner and whether it could be used to protect buildings from collapsing when explosives are used.
They rigged up a pickup truck with ALOT of explosives without the liner, the results need to be seen to truly appreciate the excess of damage. Another truck with the liner and the same blast did extraordinarily well. They also hit it with buckshot at close range and as a concrete wall liner. All with varying degrees of success, but all impressive.
If you find time check it out or tape it. It’s pretty cool. And I’ve seen first hand how tough this shit really is. For the price (Both my buddies paid $150 for their skins and tins each) you really can’t beat the look, durability or protection (sparking or shearing on impact) offered by this product.
Enjoy and thanks again for the help with that ’07 Sportster clutch effort issue, my customer is very satisfied. Hope to see you and Jared Peterson at Bike Week.
–Joel R Mercado
TWO-BIT CHOPPERS DEBUTS NEW, SLIMMER HIPO BILLET AIR CLEANER– MILLIKEN, CO – Since its release three years ago, the Two-Bit Choppers HiPo Billet line of air cleaners has become the intake of choice for riders who crave maximized performance and show stopping good looks. Now we’re set to change the game again, with the introduction of a new, slimmer design option.
Nearly a full inch narrower, these new air cleaners not only provide for greater knee clearance but still offer a surplus of flow capacity for most applications. As with all of Two-Bit’s products, the HiPo Billet line is 100-percent made in the U.S.A. using only the finest materials and craftsmanship.
For more information contact:
Two-Bit Choppers LLC
Milliken, CO
(970) 587-5867
www.twobitchoppers.com
–Justin @ Two-Bit Choppers
THE BUCKSHOT PRODUCT REVIEW– How many times have ya tried to squeeze that last few drops of dead dinosaur inta yer gas tank an’ only succeeded in dribblin’ it down yer paint job like slobber from a droolin’ dog? Yeah, I thought so. I’ve tried pullin’ the little rubber boot on the nozzle back, but then it won’t shut off by itself, an’ before ya know it, gas is sprayin’ all over like a shook-up beer. Not only is that bad fer yer wax job, but every drop ya spill is just more money in the OPEC boys’ pockets. Plus, if yer like me, ya just hate buyin’ another rattle-can of Rustoleum ta do a re-paint on yer scoot every time ya fill up!
The other day, I ran across a handy little gadget that’s helped me solve the problem of gettin’ my tank full while keepin’ gas off my paint. It’s called Big Al’s McCuff. Ya just slip it on the nozzle before ya stick the nozzle in yer tank, an’ it lets ya fill up right ta the brim without spillin’ a drop. If you’ve got a hotrod, a boat, or most anything that takes gasoline, the McCuff will work on it, too. It even comes with its own carryin’ case. Their website; www.mccuff.com, has a press release an’ a video showin’ ya the McCuff in action.
I took the McCuff ta the gas station, followed the instructions, an’ it worked just like it’s supposed to. (It’ll also save me a bundle on rattle-cans an’ maskin’ tape!)
The McCuff retails for $23.95, but if ya head on over ta their website, they’ll make ya a special deal on yours! Or call ’em at 1-888-762-2833.
BELT DRIVE LIFESAVER STILL AVAILABLE–New longer 5/16 cap screws and spacers are onlyrequired on some application with 1 1/4-inch or greater offsetpulley inserts. Installer needs to check and verify fastener lengthrequirements before performing installation.
The lockplate plus _-inch long spacers total _ thickness.You should have a minimum of the same amount of thread deptas the original capscrew plus the additional _-inch of screwfastener.
The Lockplate is intended to be installed after thecrankshaft nut has been properly torqued to specification. Theoriginal pulley insert bolts must remain in place until the belt isin place and the crankshaft nut fully torqued.
Remove the original bolts, fit the new Lockplate assemblyonto the nut with spacers if necessary and install the new longerbolts. They are available for BDL or Primo Belt drives.
Source:
Kirk’s Customs
84 Collington Dr.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Cell: (434) 426-7530
WWW.kirkscustoms.com
kirk@kirkscustoms.com
MMA OF ARIZONA CALL TO ACTION–Bikers are losing this poll by a large margin. Online Poll Question:Should Kentucky enact a helmet law for motorcycles?Yes, all motorcyclists should wear a helmet.No, motorcyclists should have the choice to not wear a helmet. –from mma-az.org Take a second, dial this up and vote for Freedom.–Renegade BIKERNET COLORADO WEATHER REPORT–2008 has just begun and it’s been a little rough. A lot of negative shit on the home front. If your not a skier the weather in Colorado has sucked for about 6 weeks now. As you might be able to tell I’m not a winter person. Got home from work today and there was a package from you guys on the door step. Man that was way too cool, sort of made everything just a little more bearable. Just wanted to say thanks……….Will MAXINE SAYS THIS ABOUT MINORITIES– We need to show more sympathy for these people. They travel miles in the heat. I’m not talking about illegal Mexicans; Doesn’t it seem strange that many Democrats and Republicans are willing to lavish all kinds of social benefits on illegal’s, but don’t support our troops and their families with sufficient healthcare, rehabilitation facilities, retraining and education when they return. –from Ross P.
They risk their lives crossing a border.
They don’t get paid enough wages.
They do jobs that others won’t do or are afraid to do.
They live in crowded conditions among a people who speak a different language.
They rarely see their families, and they face adversity all day, every day.
I’m talking about our troops!
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January 10, 2008 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
Whatta Week,
I’m stressing. The sun hasn’t been out in days, and I’m beginning to get a sense of winters in Seattle. I like those warm rays. My stress level is exaggerated this week ’cause we’re filming the Sturgis Rider Live Talk Show at the Bikernet Headquarters on Saturday, and I’m the goddamn host. How the hell did I get wrapped up in this? Our guests include the Executive Editor of Hot Bike, Eric “the quiet man” Ellis, Deacon Jones, blues legend, Gard Hollinger of LA Chop Rods, and Sin Wu in the Kitchen, plus the Charlie Brechtel Biker Blues Band.
Something that eases the stress is all the good shit flying around this industry. A Hamster brother of mine, Jim Waggaman, of Air Streem Studios, and his co-worker Chris built a custom 1980 Yamaha SX for a shop helper who was down on his luck. We will feature it next week and it will be the first bike feature posted in the Bikernet Metric area due to be launched in January.
The Bikernet crew did the same for a longtime writer in this industry who had to sell his motorcycle to pay the rent. We dug up a Sportster and got him back on the road. So you’ll witness more articles on Sportsters over the coming months.
Finally Dr. Terry notified me that Time Magazine (Dec. 7) touted the custom motorcycle industry as a cool find for enhancing collections, and they spoke of Roger Bourget and Desmosedici RR as wild builders to consider. In the same month Forbes exclaimed the same virtues on our industry with Kid Rock, Russel Mitchell and Paul Cox as examples of fine two-wheeled artists. I didn’t know Kid Rock built bikes? So with that, and the fact that the bizarre liquor, Absinthe, is back after a 95-year ban, let’s hit the news:
D&D DUELIES AVAILABLE NOW ON 2008 FLT & FLH HOGS– D&D Performance Enterprises is shipping D&D Duelies for 2008 FLT and FLH Harley-Davidson motorcycles that are designed to deliver a super clean look to the rear cylinder and provide a proper dual exhaust system.
In conjunction with the D&D Duelies, enthusiasts can run D&D high-performance slip-ons, Screamin’ Eagle slip-ons or any factory compatible slip-on pipe.
The cross over pipe has been removed and that produces a super clean look that the bike was begging for. Enthusiasts choose the D&D Duelies because:
1. Show-quality chrome
2. Look good and sound great
3. Easy to install – no fabrication
4. Can use D&D, stock or Screamin’ Eagle Slipons
Checkout D&D Duelies and all of the Harley performance pipes at danddexhaust.com.
HORST DOES IT AGAIN, BONNEVILLE BOOK ON THE FASTEST MOTORCYCLES ON EARTH–It is the great white emptiness in the middle of the Utah desert, with the gleaming bright lights of historic Wendover on the horizon: The Bonneville Salt Flats. For six decades, speed freaks from all over the world have met at this place to push the limits one step, one mile one kilometer further – using cars, trucks, rockets, streamliners and: motorcycles. Renowned motorcycle and custombike journalist Horst R?sler (Roesler) attended his first SCTA Speed Trials at Bonneville in 2000 – and immediately fell for the fascination of Land Speed Record racing and the scenic landscape.
Attending the BUB-Motorcycle Speed Trials in 2004 and especially 2006, when the 16-year old Land Speed Record was broken first by Rocky Robinson, 2 days later again by Chris Carr, R?sler’s eye on the event is that of a photographer, technician and highly investigative enthusiast, making the book a primer and must-read source for every salt flat newcomer. Both images and straight-to-the-point information, based on countless interviews with the Main players and most experienced riders on the salt, offer a comprehensive and packed information for every newcomer to Land Speed Racing and in particular to the special challenges of the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Based on previewed information from this book, made available by the author during conception, Team Swiss PERFORMANCE raced and won 8 new american and 8 world-records at the 2007 BUB-Speed Trials.As the book did not include all chapters written for it, due to the amount of data, the european website for land speed enthusiasts www.salt-shakers.com will publish some of those storys. An exhibition showing some of the images from this book and other Land Speed Record work from the MOTOGRAPHER is in preparation and will be available for Motorcycle-events, fairs and shows all around the globe (contact motographer@t-online.de).
The book is available through the usual book shop channels, using the ISBN number and the Custom Chrome Europe dealer network. Check the websites: www.custom-chrome-europe.com, www.wolfpub.com
Bonneville – the fastest Motorcycles on Earth, Dipl.-Ing. Horst R?sler, Wolfgang Publishing/Motorbooks International 2007, 144 pages, colour, format 10 x 10 Inch mm, US-$ 29.95, ISBN 1929133456
Horst R?sler
Werrastr. 26
60486 Frankfurt/Main
Germany
Tel./Fax: Germany/69/77 22 87
cell(europe) +49 172 – 69 56 338
e-Mail motographer@t-online.de
www.motographer.de or www.hr-f.de
BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Clutch Lock Plate,Use to lock clutch shell to clutch hub, for removing or installing clutchhub nut.
Use with JIMS tool No.2316.
No.2245 – Use on Big Twin 1941-84.
Suggested Retail: $69.90
–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com
JOHN PARHAM OF J&P CYCLES RACES A SPORTSTER STREAMLINER–
J&P Cycles? President John Parham talks about running at Bonneville and getting his S&S Sportster engine with a Zippers top end to run like a scalded cat.
His motivation to sink a ton of money into racing on the salt? The movie “The World’s Fastest Indian,” which chronicled New Zealander Burt Munro and his 1920 Indian motorcycle.
Checkout more interviews and programming in Bikernet Studio by clicking here.
AHDRA HEADQUARTERS ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING THE 2008 SCHEDULE.PHOENIX EVENT MOVED TO SPEEDWORLD; CALIFORNIA AND VEGAS OFF THE SCHEDULE FOR 2008.–The All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) has announced immediate revisions to the 2008 Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series schedule that was originally released in early December.
The first announcement affects the Phoenix, AZ, event scheduled on March 29th and 30th. Although those dates will remain the same, the event location has been changed to Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittman, AZ.
Located approximately 20 miles from Phoenix, the facility has undergone notable improvements since AHDRA’s last appearance there in 2000.
AHDRA President Craig Tharpe explained that the reason for the move from the previous location (Firebird International Raceway) was a result of scheduling conflicts and concerns expressed over the track’s length that is needed for the high-powered Top Fuel bikes. “Ultimately, the track was not available on our desired dates, and fortunately for everyone involved, Speedworld was available,” he noted.
“Our efforts were to keep the event in the Phoenix area and in conjunction with the opening weekend of Arizona Bike Week activities,” Tharpe continued. “Speedworld Dragstrip actually puts us closer to a lot of the Bike Week activities”.
The most significant changes to the AHDRA 2008 schedule come at the season’s end, as AHDRA has announced that it will not hold national events in Pomona, CA, or Las Vegas, NV, in 2008.
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) has been hosting AHDRA’s Championship Finals for many years. Unfortunately, efforts to secure a suitable date for 2008 were unsuccessful.
According to Chris Blair, Vice President of Racing Operations at LVMS, the facility will be hosting a major special event at the Drag Strip in November of 2008. Details on that event are not yet available, but Blair said final details would be coming soon.
AHDRA President Tharpe said that it has always been a risk holding the event in mid-November with uncertain weather conditions, and moving the event any later would certainly not be an option. “It turned out that there were no availabilities in October due to AHDRA’s secured and established Rockingham date and with the NHRA event already scheduled at LVMS,” he pointed out. Tharpe went on to say that while it is a huge change and thus an adjustment for the organization, they would try to make the best of it. “We will sit it out in 2008 and see what happens in 2009,” he said.
The impact of the Las Vegas cancellation has additional implications-namely, by forcing the cancellation of the Pomona, CA event as a national points race.
With the AHDRA Championship finals consuming three full days of racing, it is not possible for the finals to be held in Pomona because of numerous noise restriction curfews and limitations imposed on the allowed number of race days at the facility.
“We were barely able to get in our standard two-day event before nightfall at the facility-which does not have permanent track lighting,” Tharpe stated. “With the large number of competitors turning out for the final race of the year, it would not be possible to secure enough track time to accommodate our event at Pomona Raceway.”
Tharpe and many key members involved with California Bike Week and the Love Ride worked together for a great length of time to implement AHDRA’s involvement in the 2007 Pomona event and Tharpe says that he is still talking with the group to explore other possibilities available to maintain the valuable relationship.
AHDRA’s Championship Finals will now be held October 10-12 at the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Nationals in Rockingham, NC.
Tharpe explained that the Rockingham event is already one of the largest on the AHDRA schedule, and hosting the National Championship Finals there could bring phenomenal growth to the already successful event.
“Thankfully, we had already extended the Rockingham event to three days for 2008, which made it possible to easily move the finals there,” he commented.
“Steve Earwood and the staff at Rockingham Dragway are a fantastic group and provide an excellent track for us. Last year, at least nine national records were set at the event. With the fan popularity already established, bringing the AHDRA National Championships there could make it an all-around record-setting event”.
The season-end turn of events will also affect AHDRA’s National Championship Banquet, normally held on the Monday following the Finals in Vegas. Tharpe said that a date and location for the 2008 banquet have yet to be determined, but will be forthcoming.
AHDRA’s Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series will now host eleven national points events in 2008 and one non-points event in Sturgis, SD.
AHDRA contestants may choose ten races to be used in calculating National Championship points.
W8LESS ROTORS CHECKS IN–Haulin ass early Thursday, from San Jose to Los Angelers, E T A before 6:00 eve, Bikernet headquarters.
Just a quick thank you from the w8less team. THANKS …. From the president , engineers and stock holders of W8lessrotors we THANK YOU for the terrific and timely rotor installation that was published in FIRST NEWS OF THE YEAR.
Your ability to provide an instant news outlet is an invaluable tool , with TIMELY AND ACCURATE reporting .
NO SUCH THING AS STALE NEWS ON THE BIKERNET WEB SITE .
LOOK FOR ….. RAY C WHEELER IND. L.L.C. YOUR W8LESSROTOR connection . Feb. 2-4 CINCY BOOTH #867 Feb. 15-18 INDY BOOTH # 6512
Response to your tech article has been great , web site traffic has increased, as well as phone calls. Which will translate into satisfied customers, GLOBALLY .
Looking forward to listening to Charlie Brechtel Band and partying with SoCal builders and industry leaders.
Heard a rumor the Michele Smith may be there ??? WOW….. What a lady ….
Ya just never know who might show up , small world .LET’S ROCK N ROLL ….
–Ray
NC HELMET LAW FIGHT–Last summer, I spent a lot of time, as an individual citizen, presenting arguments against helmet law and enforcement. I was the only biker in Raleigh to request motion for repeal on the grounds of vagueness, in house and senate judiciary committees.
Last September, we introduced bikercourt.com and the Ticket Information Tracking System (T.I.T.S.) at
If the case goes to trial and the biker is wearing anything on their head that could be construed as a helmet, we have won cases under the old law, and stand a strong chance of winning many trials under the new statute also. You can register at bikercourt.com and help anyone log helmet tickets. There are a couple lawyers we speak with, but most of us who are providing assistance to anyone are not lawyers, so the best we can do, legally, is to inform people of many valid arguments against to support our preposition that the statute and the standard it references are vague, and the ways in which lawful enforcement is likely to have many problems.
We have been teaching people how to understand their rights during a roadside stop. It is amazing how many people don’t have a clue, answering questions they do not need to answer, and allow a search. A helmet is personal property, and roadside stops should not be reason to prompt FMVSS 218 compliance testing without consent to search, particularly since the only full testing includes destruction of the helmet.
On the Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, we began encouraging all motorcyclists to put electrical tape over their helmets DOT label, or paint over them, or label over them, as is their right as owner of the helmet. This is not a violation of federal law, and would totally screw up all plans for enforcement if all motorcyclists did this, because LE plans to ticket all people wearing helmets with no DOT label.
On New Years Day we organized and helped organize helmet protest rides in 4 counties. You might have seen the news reports and videos. We will build on this momentum with more protest actions.
Freedom Rides in the Counties – throughout Feb and MarPaul Revere Rides, need organizers in all counties….April 18th.Patriots Day Rally, Raleigh April 19thOpening Day of the Legislature, May 13thSOB Party, May 17th South of the Border, Dillon SC2nd Annual East Coast Helmet Law Protest and Freedom Ride, Dillon SC
We are also writing to federal and state officials, and preparing press releases to show all that the helmet statute is unconstitutional and is being unlawfully enforced.
To find out more, get on the boltcarolinas mailing list at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/boltcarolinas/ , membership in BOLT is not required to get on the list. Also, register at http://bikercourt.com/portal/ , and watch for information at the Carolinas Full Throttle Magazine.
–Janice “jan” MacKay
Director,
Co-Director,
Publisher, www.bikersmag.com
RED TAG SALE AT METRIC THUNDER ON WILLY & MAX– As functional as it is good looking – This Willie & Max Gray Thunder Studded Max-Pax Tour Pack is on Red Tag and that means you can take $50 off at Metric Thunder now. The Super Max-Pax tour pack is designed for everyday use, not just the once a year rally or road trip.
This large trunk allows you to take more than just your rain gear when going on trips, without jeopardizing your center of gravity. The Nickel-plated D-rings give you the ability to bungee additional items on top of the tour pack. Looks great and wears like iron. Only 5 Left In Stock Get your Willie & Max Gray Thunder Studded Max-Pax Tour Pack now.
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By Bandit | | General Posts
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM WHIPLASH–Happy New Year to all in Bikernet land. Have an adult libation on me!
Live it up this year,
Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:whiplash@photo.net
COMFORT MAX GEL PADS–Now Available in Genuine Sheepskin CoversANAHEIM HILLS, CA: DECEMBER 27, 2006–American Motorcycle Specialties, USA (www.amspecialtiesusa.com) announces its innovative new line of Comfort Max Gel Pads designed to offer today’s riders unparalleled comfort on any bike, or any style of riding has added genuine Australian sheepskin as its newest cover option. The sheepskin cover provides increased comfort and allows air to circulate, virtually eliminating perspiration.
The comprehensive gel pad line features four different sizes designed to fit any motorcycle seating configuration. At the core of the Comfort Maxï Gel Pad is an advanced Viscoelastic molded gel used in medical and sports applications. Its unique properties include the elimination of pressure points or “Hot Spots” which can cause rider discomfort. In addition to absorbing vibration, small bumps and road irregularities, it can be preheated or cooled to add comfort in adverse weather.
Comfort Max Gel Pads feature a unique, maximum grip bottom. This rubberized surface prevents the pad from sliding off the seat and does not require the use of permanent straps. Each pad comes with an adjustable, easy-off strap for additional security. You just put the pad on the seat and ride away. When you make a stop, just take the pad with you or toss it in your saddlebag.
Available in five sizes to fit any seating application:
Buddy Pad 11″ x 7″ wide
Medium Pad 12″ x 12″ x 5″
Large Pad 14″ x 11″ x 8″ wide
Jumbo 16.5″ x 12″ x 9″ wide front.
Ortho-Deluxe 18 x 17x 6″
Comfort Max Gel Pads are priced from $69.95 to $124.95 or online at: www.amspecialtiesusa.com
To contact AMS directly, please write to: American Motorcycle Specialties
2944 Salmon River Circle
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone (800) 710-7237
E-mail: help@amspecialtiesusa.com
USED BIKE MANIA AT LIFESTYLE CYCLES–We just got in some AWESOME pre-owned bikes at killer prices! Don’t look at the pictures too long, because these deals won’t last.Call the LifeStyle Cycles Bike Sales Department today!(714) 490-0155
2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE LSC!CRAZY LOW PRICE!!
ONLY $14,995.00!
1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HERITAGE
Low Price Salvage Title!
ONLY $7,995.00!
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200
Only 1,867 miles!
ONLY $7,995.00!
In essence, it would seem that Lance came over to the UK with at least one HD 883 Sportster engine, which he then put in a Norton Featherbed and competed on, with great success on short circuits here in the UK in 1967.
Mark, my husband, has always wanted to build such a bike, getting an array of parts, engine, frame, tank etc together in the late ’80s/early ’90s, but then in 1993, along came the plan to reopen the Ace and he sold all the bikes that he had in pieces, so it never got built…until S&S came along!
LONDON’S ACE CAFE CELEBRATING ’70TH BIRTHDAY–Ace Cafe London is looking forward to celebrating the cafe’s ’70thanniversary in 2008 is some very special ways, central to which is theproduction of a Limited Edition series of 100 S&S powered Ace Cafe Racersand the building of a unique competition bike, to be called ‘Little MissDynamite’, especially for the S&S Cycle 50th anniversary celebration, andto be unveiled at this S&S event to be held in La Crosse (the home of S&S),Wisconsin, USA, in June 2008.
Based on the ‘Speed Thrills’ and ‘Burn Up’ legacy that is the very coreessence of the cafe, its culture and its heritage, and with a unique S&S50th anniversary engine at its heart, these “Built in Britain – Powered byAmerica” Ace Cafe Racer machines will be the ultimate Cafe Racers,bringing together Ace Cafe London and internationally renowned, London based bike builder Nick Gale, under the umbrella of a new company, StonebridgeMotor Co, with premises located close to the cafe in the Wembley area ofLondon, England.
The primary purpose of Stonebridge Motor Company is the manufacture of AceCafe Racer motorcycles:
For more information about Ace and what we are doing, whether bikes, cars orrock n roll, check out items in the diary and ‘News’ sections of:www.ace-cafe-london.com
Coming soon, Stonebridge Motor Co’s website: www.acecaferacer.com
For info on Stonebridge Motor Co, email:nick@nickgalecustoms.co.uk
MARK WILSMORE
Managing Director
Ace Cafe London
Tel: ++44 (0)20 8961 1000
Fax: ++44 (0)20 8965 0161
Website: www.ace-cafe-london.com
Ace Cafe London
Ace Corner
North Circular Road
Stonebridge
London
NW10 7UD
FAKE TEXAS DOT VEHICLE HAULS DRUGS–This Texas DOT Vehicle (which turned out to be a Fake) was stopped by an alert DPS Trooperon I-10 between San Antonio and Seguin, TX.
This illegal Mexican immigrant-dude “cloned” a Texas DOT Truck and got bustedsmuggling drugs… I wonder how long they got away with it before they got busted?
Let’s give them more of our welfare money, more of our Social Security money,and raise your taxes to fund their free-ride here in America . ! (If this same guygets busted in Mexico, he is put away and never heard from again in your lifetime….) And we’ll spank his hand and turn him loose to do it again !!!
–from Fatbob
BIG BOAR PRODUCTS TITL-A-HITCH– BIG Boar Products’ newest release, the TiltAHitch, won the 2007 Best New Product Award at the SEMA show when it was shown for the first time.
The TiltAHitch is a load-leveling trailer hitch that allows users to safely and easily tilt a trailer to any desired angle while safely secured. It is claimed to make loading, unloading and hauling motorcycles faster, easier and safer.
The black powder-coated hitch mounts to a standard 2in receiver and works on any ball-mount trailer. A Pintle Hook design will be available shortly, too.
The TiltAHitch has met or exceeded the requirements for a class 4 (6-10,000 lbs GVWR) Weight Carrying Hitch in accordance with the Society of American Engineers J684 test and the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission Regulation V-5 test.
BIG BOAR PRODUCTS
Loudon, Tennessee, USA
Tel: 865 458 8640
E-mail:
STURGIS RIDER LIVE TALK SHOW COMES TO BIKERNET.COM–The Sturgis Rider Live Talk Show is scrambling to California to set up a studio to film a biker talk show at the Bikernet Headquarters with Bandit as the host. Some of the guests include Michelle Smith of Speed Vision fame, Gard Hollinger of Build or Bust, Deacon Jones, the Blues Legend, an Iraqi Veteran, Layla cooking for the Biker audience, Randy Aron from Cycle Visions, Eric Ellis, the executive editor of HOT BIKE Magazine, Bill Hayes, the most articulate biker in America and more. We’ll have surprise guests, knockout girls and the Charlie Brechtel Blue Band to keep us smilin’. Hang on for more reports.
TRIBUTE TO DAVID MANN–
David Mann (September 10, 1940 – September 11, 2004) was an American artist famous for his paintings of motorcycles and biker culture. David Mann’s paintings are flying across the screen on the music of Bob Seger “Roll Me Away”. Produced by Burt Corbinson.
Checkout more interviews and programming at Bikernet TV.
AMA ELECTION BALLOTS WANTED– January 1, 2008 – Last call for sending in election ballots, and planning for the near future of the AMA:http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2007/AMABoardelections.asp
(Amesbury, MA) AMA members who reside in its Northeast and Southeast Regions have until January 15, 2008 to send in their vote for two “member seats” on the AMA Board of Directors, by returning the official ballots that were in the last issue of the American Motorcyclists Magazine. Only official ballots will be counted. Life members who do not receive the magazine can request ballots be sent to them via the above link.
AMA members can have a ‘say’ in how the AMA operates and its priorities. But it takes individuals who are leaders nationwide to become an AMA member, get nominated, and get elected from your Regions, and/or support those who support your priorities,
As many of us know from our involvement in our State Motorcyclists Rights Organizations, politics and public policy is not a spectator sport. And the same is true with “member” organizations, whether they have 100 members or 290,000 members. Its those who participate are the ones who call the shots, sets the priorities and the organizations’ agendas.
As a candidate for the Northeast Region seat…http://www.AMANERegion.com
..I urge all riders who are leaders to get involved take a hold of the AMA.
The AMA Board of Directors consists of 12 positions. Six of those are from Industry and AMA members have no “say” in who those Industry Directors are. But as AMA members we have a “say” in who will be our six Regional Directors, and who might balance the Board to ensure the “rights” of motorcyclists and the future of motorcycling, remains a number one priority of the AMA.
It may take three years, but the opportunity exists for members to stack one-half of the AMA Board of Directors with six leaders from the motorcyclists rights community. And that Plan begins NOW with this Election for the Northeast and Southeast seats, and continues with nominations each May and elections in early 2009, 2010 and 2011.
After this January 15, 2008 election, in May – nominations will begin for January 15, 2009 elections of the Southeast Region and South Central Region.
In May 2009, nominations for the January 15, 2010 elections of the North Central Region and Northwest Region will be held.
In May, 2010, nominations for the January 15, 2011 election of Northeast Region and Southwest Region will be held.Thereafter, the term of office of each Director, regardless of Class, shall be for three years. Each director shall hold office until a successor is elected.
I appreciate and thank all the SMRO leaders, AMA Clubs and Promoters in the 13-State AMA Northeast Region, for all the work and support you’ve given me in this election to the AMA Board of Directors. I hope I win. But once I win, . . . I’ll need company on the Board. Your company, your leadership, your vision.
So begin with me now, and let’s work 2009 through 2011 to get motorcyclists rights leaders on the AMA Board of Directors, and take back the AMA for its members.
Paul W. Cote
ClaimsCote@aol.com
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT AMA BOD CANDIDATE PAUL COTE’S WEBSITE:
http://www.AMANERegion.com
HANG IT UP IN STYLE–No matter if you’re looking for a really cool gift or need a place to hang your jackets and keys in style these new bike deco RACKS from SoftBrake are just the ticket. As functional as they are eye catching each COAT RACK is laser cut from 10 gauge cold rolled steel while the KEY RACK is cut from 16 gauge. Available powder coated in your choice of silver, blue, red, black or white; SoftBrake RACKS are pre-drilled for easy mounting.
KEY RACKS retail for $25.00 each and the COAT RACK goes for $35.00. Better yet, you can get a matching pair for just $55.00.
For complete details and ordering call 951-549-9954 or check the Web at
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January 03, 2008 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
Hey,
Can you believe it? The Holidays are caput, finished. Even at this old age, I feel a loss after Christmas tree light are unplugged. But don’t go away mad, this year promises a new, more lively spirit. There’s something in the bleak harbor air, hovering over the Bikernet Headquarters, like a typhoon season warning.
I’m rambling, but it’s true. This weekend, barely into the year, the Easyriders Show season kicks off with the ER Pomona Bike Show, with a new centerfold competition, bands, babes and all the new customs on the scene for 2008. Hang on as John Green and his lovely crew, keeps the tour alive all over the country for seven weeks runnin’. They’ll hit Pomona, then Vancouver, Sacramento, Charlotte, Memphis, Dallas and Columbus for the Invitational.
We rock from there right to Daytona for Bike week and the season is kicked off with enough action to fry eggs on all the freeways in the country. Let’s hit the news. Just thinking about the first couple of months makes my head spin. At the end of the news I’ll lay out just the first month of this year and our Assalt Weapan plans for the World’s Fastest Panhead.
STURGIS RIDER LIVE CONTEST WINNER SPEAKS OUT–Charlie, As usual another awesome show! As you can tell I really enjoy your trivia contest, and I’ve been reading Keith Ball for years and always read his commentary when he wrote in EasyRiderS .I have to get over and check out Bikernet.com, as I haven’t been on his web site for a while. The answer to the trivia question is 1996. I think was the year he started Bikernet up. Keep on Jammin ! HAVE A great NEW YEAR!
NEW CANTINA SUBSCRIBER TESTIMONIAL–By the way, I really like “Bikernet.” I’m a new subcriber. Great humor, pics, like the stories, babes, etc.
–COPEY
BIKERNET.COM QUOTE OF THE WEEK–Youth Will Fade…..but immaturity can last a lifetime.
VINTAGE NITRO FRENZY PLANS FOR STURGIS 2008–plans are tentative but in the works for a Vintage Nitro frenzy at Sturgis in ’08 and a racer and fan reunion at Rockingham ’08 for the east coast folks. Thoughts, plans, ideas and volunteers, old phone numbers or e addresses or vast sums of money are welcome.
–ML
contact Arlie Becker at
nitroroat@aol.com
WE TOLD YOU GOD RODE A HARLEY–This was an actual add from Harley in the ’70s The AMF years.
Maybe that’s why the were having problems?
–Rogue
BANDIT RIDES WITH TORIAN CHOPPER LEATHERS’ WORK JACKET–
EXCLUSIVE DAVID MANN POSTAGE COLLECTION–Premier Postage is proud to bring you an exclusive line of U.S. postage that features the artwork of legendary biker lifestyle artist David Mann. These products are genuine U.S. postage and are perfect for collecting or using on your personal mail as a tribute to David Mann.
See the full collection today at premierpostage.com.
CUSTOM CHROME EUROPEAN SHOW COMINGThe 2008 CCE Dealer Show will be the 10th annual.We got John Reed, Jesse James and Cory Ness and many of our vendors.Are you up for a trip to Germany yourself?
–Holger
PS: Very important for all puplications. The show is March 29 and 30. ONLY the 30th is open to the public. 29th is Dealer only!
BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–TWIN CAM case boring toolThe new JIMS case boring tool takes all the guess work out of boring T/Cmotor cases to accept JIMS 4 bore cylinders, for both the 113 and 116-INCHF/W cylinder kits. Also works on other manufacturers up to 4-1/8 bore withstock cylinder stud pattern.
This tool is designed to be used in a heavyduty 15 drill press. Simply bolt your case into the angle swivel base thatis mounted to your drill press, then install the case boring fixture(utilizing cylinder stud holes), set the RPM and depth of bore – and startboring!
No.1177 – Use on all Twin Cam 88 Cases, both Alpha and Beta, 1999-05 FXD, 2000-06 FXST, 1999-06 FL.
Suggested Retail: $1,085.25
–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com
ITALIAN BOY’S CONFESSION–Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl”.
The priest asks, “Is that you, little Joey Pagano ?”
“Yes, Father, it is.”
“And who was the girl you were with?”
“I can’t tell you, Father, I don’t want to ruin her reputation”
Well, Joey, I’m sure to find out her name sooner or later, so you may as well tell me now. Was it Tina Minetti?”
“I cannot say.”
“Was it Teresa Mazzarelli?”
“I’ll never tell.”
“Was it Nina Capelli?”
“I’m sorry, but I cannot name her.”
“Was it Cathy Piriano?”
“My lips are sealed.”
“Was it Rosa Di Angelo, then?”
“Please, Father, I cannot tell you.”
The priest sighs in frustration. “You’re very tight lipped, Joey Pagano, and I admire that. But you’ve sinned and have to atone. You cannot be an altar boy now for 4 months. Now you go and behave yourself.”
Joey walks back to his pew, and his friend Franco slides over and whispers,”What’d you get?”
“4 months vacation and five good leads.”
–from Jester
BIKERNET SUGGESTION FOR REDUCED GLOBAL WARMING–Just when you think nothing else on earth can surprise and amaze you…….HERE IT IS !!!
Here’s something you don’t see everyday, trust and a special bond. This guy lives in Canada in a very remote area. The guy in the picture raised this moose from a firstborn to this day and the moose will not leave. A train had hit the mother and the baby Moose shot out. He took it home and nursed it. The baby moose stayed around with his horses and slept in the barn. When the moose was of size he started harnessing it with his work horses. When the horses finally died of old age the moose still would not leave so he used the moose for his work. The moose will not even leave during the rut season.
–from Katmandu
SEAT OF THE WEEK FROM DUANE BALLARD– Here is the seat for the bike being built by Jody Perewitz and Sara Liberte for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
–Duane Ballard
I DUNNO WHAT HAPPENED?– but it went something like this:”Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creativeeffort.”
–Franklin D. Roosevelt
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
–Eric P
EASYRIDERS POMONA BIKE SHOW THIS WEEKEND– Jan 5-6, Great News for this weekend. It looks like it is going to rain and there is someplace important to go. No need to sit in your chair watching reruns of Bandit on Monster Garage.
Saturday we have a special Acoustic performance by Christy HemmeChristy Hemme is a professional wrestler, model and musician. She is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestlinggo to www.christyhemme.com for more info on her.
National Recording Artist Jasmine Cain will be performing Sat and Sunday she has Just released a new album go to www.jasminecain.com
The Teresi Dyno Drag finals are happening.
All 6 of the Centerfold Builders will be at the show. Tevelen Rabanal, Jaxon Fyffe, The Detroit Bros, Jerry Burrow, Shannon Davidson and Christian Dotson.
Pomona is the season opener for the Easyriders Bike Show Tour. This show seems to always set the stage for the year. It is a who’s who event not to be missed.
Advance tickets available at a discount go to Easyridersevents.com for more information.
REVIEW REGARDING FIRST TECH OF 2008–I seriously think you guys can build anything!!!I just adore the crazy “lets-see-what-we-can-do” attitude that I read in so many stories!!!!You must love going to work everyday!!!
Happy New Year right back atcha, Bandit!Thanks so much for your continued support!!!
–Heather
HELMET PROTESTS ARE ALIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA–Bikers are protesting the new helmet law:Great job Carolina bikers! Great job Hickory Doc in Catawba Cty and DaleCarroll in Gaston Cty. Dale: the video footage from Gastonia aired allthe way out to here in Raleigh, and is probably somewhere on the net.Great job Mark and Molly in Guilford Cty, and special thanks to Andy Jayand your staff at Carolinas Full Throttle Magazine!
So far the tally is:
Rides in 4 Counties
Total estimates range anywhere from 200 to 250. Pretty good for a NewYears Day with the cold front moving in.
3 television video footages, with TV news coverage probably hitting allNC (not sure about downeast at the beach).
Top Story of the Day in at least one TV News Station.
About 1/3rd to 1/2 of those who rode in Raleigh did not conform to theplastic safety bubble.Helmet Tickets: 0 (that will change.)
We are building momentum, and more interest has been expressed for moreliberty rides in February and March, then the Paul Revere Rides on April18th, and Patriots Day Rally on April 19th, and the SOB Rally to partywith the rebels from SC during MBBW, on ride the last Sunday of MyrtleBeach Bikeweek weekend.
I cannot imagine if we had allowed the change to the statute to beenacted without protest or complaint.
–Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
H.O.G. MEMBERS WON’T “WANT TO MISS A THING”–Aerosmith and Kid Rock Set to HOG the Stage at the Harley Owners Group 25th Anniversary Concert at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE (January 2, 2008) – Today, the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) announced that legendary rockers Aerosmith and Kid Rock will headline its 25th Anniversary concert at Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, on Thurs., Aug. 28, 2008. The ticketed concert caps the free day-long Club H.O.G. 25 anniversary celebration that coincides with Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary events during Labor Day weekend in Milwaukee.
“Camaraderie of the open road is at the core of the H.O.G. experience, so what better way to celebrate 25 years of H.O.G. history than by riding the world’s best motorcycles to Milwaukee with thousands of your closest friends,” said Mike Keefe, vice president and general manager, Harley Owners Group. “Our event also celebrates the start of the next 25 great years of riding together with H.O.G.”
Only H.O.G. members will have the opportunity to purchase the 40,000 tickets available for the 25th Anniversary concert at Miller Park. Concert tickets go on sale Wed., March 12, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) and will be sold on a first come, first served basis, including 6,000 seats on the stadium infield. H.O.G. members can purchase as many as 25 tickets for $25.00 each exclusively via H.O.G.’s members-only Web site,
H.O.G. was launched as the official riding club of Harley-Davidson in 1983. Today, the organization is the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle organization in the world, boasting more than one million members in 130 countries worldwide. H.O.G. members regularly celebrate the Harley-Davidson dream by riding together and participating in a variety of state, national and international rallies every year.
In addition to the ticketed evening concert featuring Aerosmith and Kid Rock, the free all day Club H.O.G. 25 on the Miller Park grounds will feature live musical entertainment and comedians, a ride-in motorcycle show with the chance to win awards, including the 7th Annual Willie G. Award, MDA fund-raising activities, performances by stunt riders and motorcycle drill teams, the H.O.G. Wall of Ink, exhibits and more. Admission to the Club H.O.G. 25 events preceding the concert is free to H.O.G. members and one guest. For more information about H.O.G. or ticket availability, visit http://www.members.hog.com.
MULLER GERMAN BRAKES TO BE REPRESENTED IN CINCINNATI —Could you put a note in the Bikernet News, telling the readers that we are at the V-twin expo in Cincinnati. That would be great!
Thanks again for posting it, make sure to visit us at the show, we should have a drink or two, or maybe even dinner.
Why run when you can fly.
–Gerhard Peter
+49-173-2866494
FIRST GRILL-ING TECH REVIEW–I read your article about the grill for the heater in the shop. I think the art that you and Ray created should be left as such. Don’t hide it with some Fu-k-d up barbecue black. Hell send it to me and I’ll clear coat it!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously send it to your nearby powder coater and have them use clear powder coat on it. It will last forever! Say HEY to Ray for me.
–Chuck Shortt
Rocky Mountain Custom Bikes
Larkspur Co.
P.S. I’m getting together our newest Metric Custom to be completed for Laughlin in April, I’ll keep you posted on it and will send some pics as we go if you like.
Watch for the new Bikernet Metric scheduled to be launched January 15th. Who knows if we’ll make it, but we’ll give it hell. –Bandit
$500 DISCOUNT ON BOBBERS FOR AMERICAN SERVICE PROVIDERS– Brass Ball Bobbers and Choppers Thanks Active Duty Military & Hometown Service Providers.
Oklahoma City – Dar Holdsworth, President of Darwin Motorcycles and manufacturer of Brass Ball Bobbers and Choppers, is extending a $500 discount to all Bobbers and Choppers purchased in January 2008 through July 2008 for all active duty military, police, firefighters and school teachers.
Holdsworth, a Desert Storm veteran, understands the commitment and sacrifice that is required to perform America’s essential services. Whether an individual is fighting a fire or fighting for the mind of a student, each job delivers on the betterment of the country and the community.
“I know what it’s like to put it on-the-line on a daily basis and I wanted our company to give back to the men and women that are doing it today, keeping us safe and defending our freedoms,” said Holdsworth. “Our $500 service program shows our commitment to the backbone of America.” Checkout of the bikes at www.brassballsbobbers.com.
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December 27, 2007 Part 2
By Bandit | | General Posts
Continued From Page 1
NEW PREMIUM PROFILE LOW REAR SUSPENSION FOR DYNA MODELS–Fat Bob Rear Suspension Now Offered as a Kit from Harley-Davidson.
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 30, 2007) – Introduced on the 2008 FXDF Dyna Fat Bob, the new Premium Profile Low Rear Suspension Kit (P/N 54619-08, $399.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories will lower many other Dyna models while raising the level of custom style. The low-profile shock absorbers lower the seat height by approximately one inch. Mirror-polished and chrome-plated sleeves cover each shock and rear spring assembly. The kit fits all 2007-later Dyna models, but does not lower FXDF, FXDL or FXDB models.
2007 Dyna models require separate purchase of Chrome Belt Guard Kit P/N 60633-08. Does not fit with Detachable Saddlebag Kit P/N 90181-08.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BIKERNET GIFT BAG WINNER– Merry Christmas to all, especially our troops who can’tbe with there families!!
Bandit & Co. Just wanted to say Thanks, for the Christmas present! I was shocked when I saw the package, and felt like I won thelotto!!! …well almost!
You guys do a awesome job for us & the industry!!! Ican’t wait to check the news every week. Wishing you & yours all the very best in the New Year!!
Thanks again
–Mike Mason
BIKERNET POLITICALLY CORRECT CHRISTMAS GREETING–Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.
I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2008, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great.
Not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country nor the only America in the Western Hemisphere. Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.
To My Other Friends:Merry Fuckin’ Christmas and a Happy Goddamn New Year!
–Mike Ozee
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM MAJOR 5-BALL RACING SPONSOR–To my brothers and sisters of recovery and the road. May you all have a very Merry Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. As far as I’m concerned, we celebrate the day as a gift of life and sobriety. One big-ass miracle in my book.
I know this isn’t the most intimate card ya’ll have ever gotten, but the “spirit” moved me to say thank you for the gift you have given me this past year whether you know what you did or not. You all mean a great deal to me and I am grateful to have you in my life, not that I talk to you a lot, but know that you are always in my thoughts and the words you have conveyed have been the best gift of all.
Love and Respect,
–Jester
BONNE BELLE HEADING TO DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS–Yvonne Mecailis just finished her rendition of the Chris Kallas drawing on the tanks base painted by Jim Murillo. We’re about to load the 1940 45-inch roller into a H-D crate and ship it to Departure Bike Works in Richmond, Virginia. It’s been separated from its driveline too long.
Lee Clemens is mounting a K-Model top-end on the 45 and preparing a new Sportster transmission to fit the 45 frame and transfer the power to the rear wheel. Hang on for more reports as we rumble into 2008. If you’re in Virginia and need engine work or fabrication, give this crew a shot.
LEROY GOES TO A REVIVAL– Leroy goes to the revival and listens to the preacher. After awhile the preacher asks anyone with needs to be prayed over to come forward to the front at the altar. Leroy gets in line, and when it’s his turn, the preacher asks: “Leroy, what do you want me to pray about for you?” Leroy replies: “Preacher, I need you to pray for my hearing.”
The preacher puts one finger in Leroy’s ear, and he places the other hand on top of Leroy’s head and prays and prays and prays.
After a few minutes, the preacher removes his hands, stands back and asks Leroy: “Leroy, how is your hearing now?”
Leroy says, “I don’t know, Reverend, it’s not until next Wednesday.”
–Buckshot
A GOOD YEAR IN CELEBRATION– Thanks for a great year. Congratulations to you and your 5-Ball Racing Team on the salt. We are all very proud of your hard work and your team’s record run. I can’t tell you how much I have learned on Bikernet.com, with all your tech articles. Thanks for all inside data on building and maintaining V-Twins.
I have been kicking around what bike to buy in 2008. I was going to buy a bobber (bar hopper) and now I have decided to purchase a new 2008 Harley Dyna Lowrider. Now I have to figure if I want to spend $17K or drop $27k on a 110 in. Screaming Eagle Dyna!.
Here’s wishing you and your family (Extended Bikernet family) a Merry Xmas and a great New Year for 2008!
A Brother from Moorpark, CA
–Bill Barnes
BIKERNET/ROLLING SIXES CHOPPERS T-SHIRT DRIVE FOR THE TROOPS CONTRIBUTORS– Hey,I have attached The file of everybody’s cards and letters that went with the shirts. If we get any pictures sent back from the guys with the Gifts I will be sure to pass them along. Here is the list of contributors that was on the card.
The Horse Backstreet Choppers
Ol? Skool Rodz
Car Kulture Deluxe
Sucker Punch Sally
American Iron Magazine
SouthSide Kustoms
Felon/Lucky 13 Clothing
Harley Davidson of Baton Rouge
Tri-State Choppers
Fort Myers Harley Davidson
Strip Club Choppers
Lucky Devil Metal Works
Bourget?s Bike Works
Myrideisme.com
Bennett Performance
Lil Joe?s Legendary Leather
Hometown Hot Rod Magazine
Category 5 Customs
American Thunder
Black Widows Car Club
Rick Fairless Strokers Dallas
Exceptional Engineering
BIKER SPRING–
A winters work my toil is done
Trees are budding time for fun
The motors fresh the skins are new
Ready and waiting just turn the screw
Splitting lanes and jamming fast
Lady luck please make it last
Dodging cages loosing the heat
Cruising the bars checking the meat
–Fatbob
Shotgun9354@aol.com
BERRY WEISS CADILLAC MAKES IT TO CUSTOM KULTURE DELUXE–This madman and a member of the Hamster recently had his bike shot by Bikernet Photographer Peter Linney for Geno’s book Custom Kulture Deluxe. Watch for it on the newsstands in 2008. Cool book.
LOOKS LIKE A TECH TIP IN THE MAKING–Don’t know if you remember, but I’m Dewey’s buddy that helps him with his website and makes all the screwed up pics of him banging different farm animals. I’m also the guy who won the Fat Cat from D&D last year with their first contest.
Anyway, I’ve been looking for a solution to get around my power commander because there is no one here in Dallas who can tune a bike for shit, and I’m tired of throwing money away on dyno runs.
I’ve been looking at the Zipper’s closed loop system and I want to possibly give it a shot. Now here’s my question, I’ve still got that Fat Cat in the box and haven’t installed them… who could I contact over there to see if they would be willing to exchange it and let me pay the difference to get me in the Thundermax and a Fat Cat with Oxy sensors
–Robert Brock
Don’t move. I reached out to the guys at D&D. They’ll make your bike rock.–Wrench
RARE EDSEL FORD AUCTION–Nearly seventy-five years ago an enterprising young man, living in his famous father’s shadow, made several significant contributions to the automotive industry. We are writing to interest you in the story of Edsel Bryant Ford and two very unique automobiles of his design being offered at RM Auctions exclusive “Automobiles of Amelia” event March 8th, 2008, on Amelia Island, Florida.
These custom built cars, the 1934 Ford Special Speedster and the 1934 Ford Brewster Town Car, will be cross the auction block for the very first time along with several other significant American and European automobiles from the pages of history. We invite you to read further and perhaps attend this oceanside event held in conjunction with the renowned Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Further details and information regarding this and other events can be found at
MIKE PAGE JOINS INTREPID CYCLES–INTREPID Cycles has hired well known industry figure Mike Page as Director of Sales and Marketing. Page has previously worked with, among other companies, Swift Motorcycles and Big Bear Choppers.
Speaking about Page’s appointment, Mike McGinley, co-founder of Intrepid, said: “We know that he has good dealer connections and felt that he is the missing link we need to close the gaps between us and our potential dealers.” He continued: “He will strengthen the dealer relationships we already have and help us avoid making mistakes. We don’t want to grow ourselves out of business.”
Talking about his move to Intrepid Page said: “I was ready for a new challenge, growing another small company. I was attracted to Intrepid by the quality of the motorcycles.”
Temecula, California, USA
Tel: 951 506 8999
Fax: 951 506 8998
E-mail: mmcginley@intrepidcycles.com
http://www.intrepidcycles.com
BIKERNET CHRISTMAS IRISH CONFESSIONAL–A married Irishman went into the confessional and saidto his priest, “I almost had an affair with another woman.”
The priest said, “What do you mean, almost?”
The Irishman said, “Well, we got undressed and rubbed together,but then I stopped.”
The priest said, “Rubbing together is the same as putting it in.
You’re not to see that woman again. For your penance, sayfive Hail Mary’s and put $50 in the poor box.”
The Irishman left the confessional, said his prayers, andThen walked over to the poor box. He paused for a moment andthen started to leave.
The priest, who was watching, quickly ran over to himsaying, “I saw that. You didn’t put any money in the poor box!”
The Irishman replied, “Yeah, but I rubbed the $50 on thebox, and according to you, that’s the same as putting it in.”
–from Rik
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING SPONSOR RECEIVES SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE– Just got my 5-Ball sponsorship goodie bag. Great stuff, thank you very much. I especially liked that Cycle Source mag. sounds like a down to earth bunch. A little more laid back than The Horse BC, but very similar. I really enjoyed all the Bonneville stuff.
Well, as Santa says as he roars out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all! And to all a good night!” Please tell Nyla thank you for me will ya, you work that poor girl to death……..
–pete(from florida)
SALISBUY BENEFIT RIDE– We are having a Rally in Salisbury NC, April 25th, 27th. We hope you can make it. We are looking for sponsors for this event and a Benefit Ride we are putting on. Go here www.rallyattheriver.com to see our sponsorship packages. If one of these packages do not fit your needs, Please contact us so we can discuss how you can help for this fundraising event. We also need small donations, Door Prizes, Supplies and many more things. All Donations are appreciated and we will list your name on the site or Sites.
–Keith Alley
704-223-2944
www.rallyattheriver.com
BIKERNET MOTORCYCLE SEAT OF THE WEEK–Hey just finished this one up for Warren Lane. He just wanted something that had western style tooling on the edges and make it look old. Have a great Christmas.
–Duane
PS- If you?re somewhere warm you suck. My driveway has four foot walls of snow on each side of it.
–Duane Ballard Custom Leather
603-781-7505
36 Goen Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
http://www.dbcustomleather.com
BLINGMASTER PERFORMANCE RACING SITE–We have just created a WebPage that has Pictures and Video from the 2007 PRI (Performance Racing Industry) Show in Orlando, Florida.There are lots of Pictures and 3 Videos of : Race Cars and Boats, Rods, Rails, Jet Dragsters, Motorcycles, Tractor Pulls, Custom Go-Carts and more.
We hope you enjoy: http://www.blingmaster.com/prishoworlando2007
THERE IT IS AS WE CLOSE OUT 2008–Whatta year. I don’t care if the economy sucks, or housing loans are screwed, ’cause no one knows how to save a nickel anymore. Next year will rock, bike builders will create amazing masterpieces, brothers will give it all they got to break records in Bonneville and we’ll party like there’s no tomorrow.
No matter what the market does, the sun will shine and the roads will remain wide open. Our bike building nature will scream for an outlet, and the girl next door will still drive us wild.
So it all looks good to me. Bikernet readership numbers grew again this year, over 75 percent, and I want to thank everyone who stepped up to help us set another record in Bonneville, with the World’s Fastest Panhead. In the next week I hope to unveil our plans for 2008.
I wish everyone a terrific 2008. I may be optimistic, but my victorious vibe speaks of good shit on the horizon. The buzz is high, more and more younger guys want to build and ride bikes than ever before. Custom motorcycles represent the true American spirit of freedom.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
December 27, 2007 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
Hey,
Just a couple of days past Christmas and we’re scrambling toward the first. We thought we’d take a day or two off, but the content keeps flying at Bikernet, so I’m forced, by the gods of chrome, to keep up.
We’re just about to launch our new BikernetMetric.com section and we already have content rolling in on new models, a Kawasaki custom bike feature by Jim Waggaman and security for bikes during the winter.
I’m in trouble. I don’t know the models, the history or even the wrenches. The guys at JIMS are trying to develop tools for metric cruisers. Fortunately we have a team for Bikernet Metric, made up of two generations of metric bike owners, Bob Osias, the boss of MetricThunder, a parts distributor and shop, plus his son Matt will take on the job as editor. Jeff Najar will supply content for North Carolina and Josh Placa has Sedona, Arizona covered, the vortex of the Metric Revolution.
I ain’t doing shit. I’ve got my hands full with the American side. Me, Sin Wu, Renegade, Wilburn Roach, Wrench and Snake are staying put, right here. We’ll sit back with a bottle of Jack and a case of Coronas and watch. The section is due to launch on the 15th of January, unless the Digital Gangster, our Web Master Guru, goes on strike. Hang on for more hectic reports. Let’s hit the news:
HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA– El Bandito, Thanks for a great year. One does not have to live in the States to enjoy all the great biking stuff that goes on, although I would rather be there than here. Bikernet is the only ONE. You inspire me man. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
From the South African.
–Mikey.
pro1thunda@telkomsa.net
THE ROLLIN’ SIXES BIKER CODE OF BENEVOLENCE–You know when I started Rollin Sixes with Tim it was to build bikes and rods because god knows, I love it so, but it was to also make some money so we could help and give back a little. I’m not a selfish man. I don’t need it all ya know. Now the money thing isn’t where I want it to be, but damm I love when I can give back some. You know, right now, this day, I love where I am in my life, and I think that’s what really counts. I have to say it. I wasn’t doing it to have my pic put anywhere, but on the other hand I am real proud that you think we are worth being on the homepage.
–Thanks Brother
Jerry
Rollin Sixes Choppers
Thanks for this. Yes, we also struggle financially, but we couldn’t have a better life. We’re lucky Mofos to be able to do what we love and not work in a coal mine.–Bandit
Believe me I know how lucky we are. I stand at the graves of my family who were all coal miners. My great, great grandfather (Pappy) dug coal by hand. For every coal car that he filled up, he got 10 cents. He might dig 6 hrs of slag to get one car of coal. All he got paid for was the full car of coal. They were poor but proud people, who looked you in the eye when they spoke to you.
I still have his hunting gun. I can’t think of better folks to come from. I worked in a coal mine when I was 19 for a little over a year. I know how lucky we are to be able to do what we love, whether we make a ton of cash or not. We’re standing in the sun, riding by the moonlight, chasing broads and enjoying our freedom. It couldn’t be better.
–Jerry
SAVING AT THE PUMPS–Take these tips from auto experts and obsessive “hypermilers” on how to go farther on a gallon of gas.–By Katharine Mieszkowski
Dec. 24, 2007 With oil flirting with $100 a barrel, and $3 gas looking like the new normal, perhaps instead of resolving to curb your gluttony in 2008, you should pledge to train your car to be a fuel sipper. “Every time you get into your car and turn on your ignition you can save money,” says Bradlee Fons of Pewaukee, Wis., who teaches seminars on efficient driving. “It helps the country with national security and oil dependence, and it helps the world with global warming.”The most efficient way to save gas, as any “one-less-car” transportation activist will attest, is to leave your car in the garage.
When you’re in the market for a car, choose the most fuel-efficient model. That should get easier to do in the coming years as automakers comply with the just-passed law to move America’s fleet from an average fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon to 35 by 2020, a 40 percent increase.Yet there are also simple steps that every driver can take with an existing car, truck or SUV to save fuel simply by improving driving habits. “If you’re an aggressive driver, and many, many people are, you should become a moderate driver,” says Philip Reed, senior consumer advice editor for Edmunds.com. Adopting a mellower approach on the road not only will ameliorate your road rage but could save you the equivalent of $1 a gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, by improving your fuel efficiency as much as 33 percent.
Adopting a lower cruising speed can also help your car go farther with less gasoline. The efficiency of most cars rapidly declines at speeds over 60. In fact, every 5 miles per hour over 60 you drive is like paying an extra 20 cents a gallon for gas, according to the Department of Energy.
In stop-and-go traffic, strive to maintain one consistent low speed instead of accelerating and braking, accelerating and braking. To do this, drive in the slow lane, and maintain a long buffer zone in front of you, so you won’t have to slam on the brakes to avoid rear-ending the next car.
Any time you hear the engine revving high you’re gulping fuel. If you drive a stick shift, and you’re cruising along in third, shift to fourth, and hear the revs of the engine drop. Your car is the most inefficient when the engine is still warming up, so taking fewer trips by combining errands into one trip will save gas. Drive to your farthest destination, and then do the errands closer to home on the way back. When choosing your route, avoid hills if possible, so you won’t be wasting energy hauling thousands of pounds of steel up an incline.
If you’ve got 57 books in your trunk that you keep meaning to donate to the library, but never get around to doing, try this experiment: “Take all that stuff out, and put it in a wheelbarrow, and push it up and down the driveway once, and you’ll see how much energy it takes,” says Wayne Gerdes. Gerdes invented the term “hypermiler” to describe the obsessive drivers like him who strive to wring every last mile out of a gallon of gas, exceeding the EPA’s estimate of how far a car can go per gallon.
The more weight your car has to carry the harder it works, even though the overall gas savings are small, about 1 to 2 percent per 100 excess pounds eliminated, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Reed at Edmunds doesn’t worry too much about excess weight in the trunk, since he believes this tip was crafted back in the 1970s when New Englanders would keep 150-pound bags of sand in their trunks in hopes of getting better traction in the ice and snow in winter.
Avoiding excessive idling is also a must. Anytime you’re idling for more than 15 seconds, such as at a railroad crossing or when waiting curbside to pick up your child from school, turn off your engine, advises Fons, who co-founded the Milwaukee Hybrid Group, which gives tips on what he calls eco-driving. The bigger your engine, the more fuel you typically waste idling. But whatever car you have, when it’s idling it gets — duh! — zero miles per gallon. Idling is one of those bad habits that die hard.
Keeping your car tuned up can also bring some gas mileage improvements. Keeping tires properly inflated and frequently changing the air filter are the two biggies. “Gasoline is only one of the fuels the car burns,” explains Reed. “The other is oxygen, so feeding it with clean oxygen is very important.”
If you really get into saving gas, you can invest in a scan gauge, which costs about $170. It will inform you in real time what miles per gallon your car is getting. (Hybrids already come equipped with them.) Gerdes, who says he once got 127 mpg (over the course of 90 miles) in a 2004 Toyota Prius, believes drivers can realize a 15 percent savings on fuel overnight by buying and heeding a gauge.
It used to be said that driving with the air conditioner on was a big fuel waster. But in all but the oldest jalopies with primitive air conditioners, that turns out to be an old wives’ tale. “The air conditioners that we have now are highly efficient,” says Reed from Edmunds. “Yes, they do take more power from the engine, but we’re talking about 1 or 2 percent.” The alternative of driving with the air conditioner off and the windows open doesn’t offer a significant gain in gas mileage. On the contrary, when Edmunds conducted road tests to measure whether the altered aerodynamics of driving with the windows open impacted gas mileage, they noticed a decline in fuel economy if all the windows and the sunroof were open.
Driving experts say there’s no need to wait for years to benefit from the new fuel-efficiency law. We can see major gas savings now simply by backing off the accelerator and brakes. “Everybody and anybody can do this no matter what they own and drive,” says Gerdes. With practice, you, too, can become a hypermiler, and soon be shaming your lead-foot neighbors with your superior miles per gallon.
–from Nick Roberts
BREE IS ALWAYS CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS– Wishing you the best over this holiday season. I hope that 2008 brings you lots of happiness and success!!!XOXO
–Bree
www.breeonline.com
WHEEL WORKS FROM BUCK–Buck Lovell, Motorcycle photo artist and infamous biker dude recommends Wheel Works for the best in wheel and tire service. With a combined total of more than 90 years experience in street and custom motorcycle wheels and tires, the crew at Wheel Works in Garden Grove, California can supply the wheel tire combination you need and or provide expert advice on all forms of motorcycle tires and wheels from 1903 Indian to present day Harley-Davidsons.
All laced wheels are actually laced and trued in-house by Gary, the resident spoked-wheel expert to maintain optimum quality. If you can’t find the custom wheels or tires you’re looking for, chances are Wheels Works has them in stock for immediately delivery.
Buck says, “I’ve been buying all my motorcycle tires from Wheel Work for the last 20 years, this is the shop I’ve grown to trust for all my motorcycle wheel needs.”
The Wheel Works crew can be contacted at:
WHEEL WORKS
12787 Nutwood Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840
phone (714) 530-6681
FAX (714) 537-2317
Email info@wheel-works.com
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GARAGE GIRLS BUILDING A BOBBER FOR A CURE– Jody Perewitz of Perewitz Cycle Fab, and Sara Liberte of RT’s North Hills Cycle are teaming up to build a “bobbah” motorcycle live on stage at three of the Northeast Motorcycle Expo shows produced by Kev-Marv Productions. Growing up as the daughter of icon motorcycle builder Dave Perewitz, Jody has been surrounded by motorcycles her whole life. It is no surprise that she has stepped into the limelight. Creating her own path in the industry, she has begun to mold her passion into some hot rides. In addition to designing and building motorcycles, Jody writes for the Perewitz blog,
Her partner in crime for this year’s charity build-off, Sara Liberte, has been confidently designing and building motorcycles for the last 10 years. Sara also has an artistic side that has produced the book “How to Repair and Maintain American V-Twin Motorcycles” and numerous photographs. She is a phenomenal photographer who has been capturing images of motorcycles, builders, and events for years. The two female builders will be working side by side to create a custom bike for charity.
Stop by to meet Jody and Sara, see them working and be entertained by their humorous antics as they build the bobber for a cure. You might even end up the lucky owner of this classic hard tail as “Bikers for The Cure” will be on hand selling $10.00 tickets. All proceeds will be going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. “This is something we are proud to be a part of, Bikers for The Cure are dedicated to helping out in the fight against Breast Cancer, and we are looking forward to meeting everyone coming out to the shows” stated the two builders.
The motorcycle shows will be in Hartford, CT on January 5th-6th, Reading, PA on Jan 25th-27th, and Boston MA, on Feb. 9th-10th. Stop by and witness two of the newest and hottest builders as they construct a bike for charity. You won’t regret it, but you will if you miss it.
For more information visit one or all of the following websites or call Perewitz at 508-697-3595
THE LATEST ISSUE OF CAR KULTURE DELUXE– I wanted to share our latest cover of Car Kulture Deluxe with you, it?s a killer issue out very soon.
We added 16 pages to expand our coverage of the traditional rod scene.
And please tell everyone to Ignore the Pie-sano rip-off of our Ol’ Skool Rodz title (www.olskoolrodz.com), as it’s a bad use of a tree.
Geno DiPol
Publisher
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VINTAGE KLASS FIRST YEAR REPORT– Happy Holidays to everyone! We wanted to thank everyone for their support this year! We had a great first year and really look forward to 2008.
Come see us in January –
Easyriders Show – Pomona 1/5 & 1/6
Easyriders Show – Vancouver, WA 1/12
Easyriders Show – Sacramento 1/19 & 1/20
Arlen Ness Bike Show and Swap – San Jose 1/26 & 1/27
Hope to see everyone soon.
–Joel and Mary
Vintage Klass
NEW CLASSIC COVERS KITS TO DETAIL HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODELS– Dress Up Visible Engine and Chassis Fasteners with Plated Caps.
MILWAUKEE (Dec, 21, 2007) – Harley-Davidson owners can customize down to the last detail with Classic Covers Kits ($94.95 to $249.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. Designed to dress visible hardware on the engine and/or chassis, each kit includes a selection of plated ABS caps and plugs to cover the exposed heads of socket head screws, hex bolts, Torx screws, 12-point screws and timer screws.
Each is easy to install without tools. Classic Covers Kits are available for Twin Cam 88/96 and 2004-later Sportster XL Evolution engines. Complete kits for 2004-later Sportster, and Twin Cam-powered Softail, Dyna and Touring models, include covers for both engine and chassis hardware.
See dealer for fitment details.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
V-TWIN EXPO ANNOUNCES 2008 SHOW SEMINARS– Agoura Hills, CA-The 8th annual V-Twin Expo is just around the corner, February 2, 3 and 4th, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. For those dealers planning to attend, be sure to mark your calendar for one of the most important seminars you will attend. Survival of the Fittest features panelists made up of your peers answering questions that will help you not only survive in 2008, but grow your business.
V-Twin Exclusive — Motors-Motors-Motors
Sunday, February 3rd ~ 11:00am -12:00pm
Room 232 Duke Energy Center
Buy them – Build them – Tweak them, this seminar will cover everything you have always wanted to know about motors. A fast paced total audience question and answer format presented by the world’s top motor experts will help you increase not only your knowledge of motors but surely will help raise the profit margin in both your parts and service departments.
The V-Twin Expo will welcome over 500 exhibitors in 2008 and thousands of v-twin dealers in Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Center. The V-Twin Expo remains the one show to attend for v-twin dealers. “I attend the v-twin expo every year, it is the single most informative event there is. It gives me and my staff personal time with the people we deal with every day over the phone. It’s nice to put a face with a name; also it gives my store the competitive edge it needs” said Duane Easter of Cycle City in Tennessee.
2008 V-Twin Expo dates are set, be sure to mark your calendars and register to attend this industry leading v-twin trade show. February 2, 3, and 4th, 2008. Registration is just one click away at: www.vtwin-expo.com
The V-Twin Expo by Easyriders focuses exclusively on the V-twin motorcycle market, takes place in Cincinnati and is the v-twin industry’s premier trade show. It has steadily grown over the past seven years in terms of exhibitors, exhibit space and V-twin dealers attending the Expo. The Expo attracts dealers from the US, Canada and world.here is a shot of the little pink trike project I told you about. as you can see this thing came together great and even on time. hopefully the little guy will do good in rehab so I can build him a little chopper bike one day!
THE DEVIL GETS WARM AND FUZZY FOR CHRISTMAS– Here is a shot of Joe and I with the bike right before delivery. Joe does our leatherwork part time and was kind enough to strip it and reassemble the little guy’s bike. The kid’s folks just asked for any color other than pink, but I had to go all the way and personally gave it a seriously deep metalflake/red candy show quality paint job
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BANDIT’S CANTINA CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST SPECIAL–A man went for Christmas breakfast at his regular restaurant and ordered the Eggs Benedict. The order was served on a bright, shiny upside down tin clutch derby cover.
When he asked about the unusual presentation, the waiter replied, “There’s no plate like chrome for the hollandaise.”
–from Rev CarlR
BRASS BALLS WISHES EVERYONE A HAPPY NEW YEAR–During the season Holiday Season, we would like to take the opportunity to tell you how very thankful we are for your connection with us. We know we would not be here without our families, friends, customers, magazine editors, Bikernet.com, vendors and supporters.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
We have a lot of momentum heading into the New Year. Exciting things are happening. Stay tuned for future updates. We are extremely grateful for all the support and interest in our bikes.
–Dar HoldsworthDarwin Motorcycles
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
NCOM NEWS BYTES
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
BIKER LOBBYISTS MEET WITH NTSB
A meeting was arranged with the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board on November 28, 2007 by James D. ?Doc? Reichenbach II, State President of ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Chairman of the Board of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists. NCOM and ABATE invited the Motorcycle Riders Foundation?s lobbyist and Vice-President of Government Relations Jeff Hennie to attend the meeting also to discuss the NTSB?s recent recommendations that all states enact mandatory helmet laws, as well as future and past developments in motorcycle safety.
The lobbying team met with Mark V. Rosenker, NTSB Chairman, and Robert Sumwalt, NTSB Vice Chairman. ?NCOM, ABATE and the MRF explained our views on this subject with extreme prejudice that helmets are not saving lives,? said Reichenbach. ?Facts and figures were presented to the board for their review.?
The gist of the 3-hour summit is that the NTSB will look into the discrepancies that NHTSA has been putting out in their statistics and will report their findings to the motorcycling community. While there was agreement on certain issues, the helmet issue is very far apart and no headway was made on either point of view.
?The fact remains that the NTSB stands behind their recommendations and supports them entirely,? reported Hennie. ?The MRF, NCOM and ABATE of Florida made it clear that we would continue to oppose any recommendations that call for personal protective equipment laws and crash mitigation.?
ABATE of Florida, Inc. and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists want to thank the MRF and Jeff Hennie for accepting our invitation to attend this meeting and work together on a united front.
LETTERS TO TROOPS RETURNED OR DESTROYED
Hundreds of thousands of holiday cards and letters thanking American troops for their sacrifice and wishing them well never reach their destination. They are returned to sender or thrown away unopened.
Since the Sept. 11 attacks and the anthrax scare, the Pentagon and the Postal Service have refused to deliver mail addressed simply to “Any Wounded Soldier” for fear terrorists or opponents of the war might send toxic substances or demoralizing messages.
Mail must be addressed to a specific member of the armed forces – a rule that pains many well-meaning Americans this Holiday season.
Last season, despite the rule, officials say as many as 450,000 pieces of mail not addressed to anyone in particular managed to reach Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. But they were returned or, if they had no return address, were thrown out altogether, because the hospital lacked the manpower to open and screen all the unsolicited mail.
USO spokesman John Hanson said that like the military, the nonprofit service organization does not deliver unopened mail to unspecified recipients. He said the USO worries about security as well as hateful messages from war critics.
The USO is one of the organizations the military is encouraging people to support with donations as an alternative to sending cards to unspecified soldiers. The military is also referring people to the American Red Cross and a Defense Department Web site where supporters have posted thousands of messages to troops.
IS YOUR MOTORCYCLE GIVING YOU CANCER?
Author Randall Dale Chipkar has published a book called ?Motorcycle Cancer?? in which he speculates that radiation from motorcycle engines could be a modern day “Black Plague”.
Saying that the prostate is one of the closest delicate glands invaded by the radiation along with the colon and neighboring organs, Chipkar a few years ago was going to buy his dream cycle, but he placed his extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic field (EMF) Guass meter over one of the seats of an idling bike and was shocked to see the extremely high radiation readings.
“It’s a paradox that thousands of motorcycle riders participate in fundraiser rides for cancer awareness when the event itself may be causing cancer…I have met countless avid motorcycle riders diagnosed with similar forms of cancers and disorders. All of these riders had a type of extremely low frequency electromagnetic field radiation shooting up from their motorcycle seats…The motorcycle industry needs to further investigate this EM danger and implement protective measures to minimize rider radiation exposure…People should not have to gamble with their health because they love riding motorcycles…Historically, organizations claimed ‘inconclusive proof’ concerning electromagnetic health issues. However, inconclusive proof does not mean that something is safe,” says Chipkar.
But critics of people such as Chipkar claim that these doom-and-gloom concepts regarding radiation have been heard before and have been conjured up since the 1950s, when atomic energy had firmly become embedded in Americans’ psyches, and they never amount to anything other than conspiracy theories.
The critics say that it is too easy to scare people about exposure to radiation because those who can gain from the fear mongering fail to make distinctions between different kinds and levels of radiation exposure.
FLORIDA BILL TARGETS ?THRILL RIDERS?
After an eye opening ride-along with the Florida Highway Patrol and witnessing motorcyclists pop wheelies, race along over 100 mph and dangerously disregard road rules, State Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera filed a bill in Tallahassee that would toughen penalties on speeding, stunt driving and hiding or flipping license plates.
“They’re just blatantly riding in excessive speeds, putting themselves in danger and putting other motorists in danger,” Lopez-Cantera said. “It’s just too much.”
Law enforcement officers said they are powerless to pursue them and are frustrated as they watch their tactics, like flipping the bike’s license plates so they can’t be traced. “That tag needs to be permanently attached to that motorcycle,” one FHP trooper said. “The problem has gotten worse. The laws need to be changed. The penalties need to be stiffer.”
Rep. Lopez-Cantera is trying to do that. “Something has to be done. They have to actually fear the law because right now they don’t,” he said, explaining that if his bill becomes law “They’ll lose their bike. Their motorcycle license will be revoked for 10 years, and it’s a mandatory arrest so they will go to jail.” The bill could come up for a vote next year.
UNEASY RIDERS: HORSES RISKIER THAN MOTORCYCLESHour-per-hour in the saddle, more riders are seriously injured riding horses than motorcycles. That is the surprising revelation of a new study from researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada.
The hospital admission rate associated with horse-riding injuries is 0.49 per 1,000 hours, compared to a rate of 0.14 per 1,000 hours of motorcycle riding, according to the study published in the American Journal of Surgery.
From 1995 to 2005, there were 7,941 trauma patients at Foothills, including 151 who were severely injured while horseback riding. Seven per cent of the riders died of their injuries and 45 per cent required surgery, the study said. Almost half of all riders who were seriously injured (48 per cent) suffered head injuries, and 54 per cent suffered chest injuries. Most riders were hurt by falling or being thrown from the horse, followed by being stomped or kicked.
The reason this happens, said Rob Mulloy, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary and co-author of the study, is that “horses are independent beings with their own agenda.” Not to mention that horses weigh up to 500 kilograms, move at a speed of up to 65 kilometers an hour, elevate riders up to three meters above ground and kick with a force of nearly one ton.
Dr. Mulloy, who is also a trauma surgeon, said he does not want to discourage people from riding, but hopes the study will serve as a wake-up call about the need to use protective equipment, especially helmets. “You know, cowboy hats are pretty useless,? he said, adding that he takes comfort in the fact that about half of rodeo riders now wear helmets and a large number of cowboys who drive cattle out of the hills are also helmeted.
AUSTRALIAN STATE OUTLAWS ?BIKIE GANGS?South Australia announced intentions to ban so-called ?bikie gangs? such as the Hells Angels and the Bandidos in what the government said would be the world’s toughest crackdown on ?terrorists within our community.?
South Australian Premier Mike Rann named eight motorcycle clubs he said were involved in murder, drug trafficking, prostitution, extortion and weapons smuggling. ?This is an evil within our nation and we in South Australia intend to lead Australia in the fight against bikie gangs,? he recently told reporters.
The Australian Crime Commission’s 2006 report found there were 35 outlaw motorcycle gangs in Australia, with 3,500 members in all six states last year. Rann said the ban would involve around 200 club members, as well as associates. Outlawed bikers would be prohibited from meeting or communicating, or risk five-year jail terms. ?We cannot find anywhere in the world where this level of response to bikie gangs has been taken,? he said.
Police would also be empowered to dismantle club headquarters and force members to account for any unexplained wealth or income. ?We are coming after them and we will hit them where it hurts by taking away their ill-gotten gains, their Harley-Davidsons and their liberty,? said state Attorney-General Michael Atkinson.
WEIRD NEWS: BLIND PEDESTRIANS FIGHT AGAINST ?SILENT? DEADLY HYBRIDS
Can hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles be dangerous? To blind pedestrians, the answer is ?Yes,? because they can be silent killers.
As manufacturers look for ways to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, alternatives to relying solely on gasoline engines are being adopted for both cars and motorcycles. Companies are looking to gasoline-electric hybrids, diesel engines, all-electric vehicles and fuel cells.
But one negative impact of such vehicles is in regards to their near-silent operation in city driving. Since most hybrids turn off their gasoline engine during low-speed city driving and rely on electric motors for propulsion, the most noise that many people may hear from the vehicles are a slight electric wine and a hint of tire noise. Deemed too quiet, some electric and fuel cell motorbikes now even come equipped with an artificial audio ?vroom? with adjustable volume control.
Blind pedestrians have taken this issue to heart and are going after hybrids as they feel the silent vehicles pose a serious safety threat, and the U.S. National Federation of the Blind (NFoB) is putting the issue back to the forefront.
The NFoB has worked with the Association of International Auto Manufacturers (AIAM) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to look into the possibility of forcing automobiles to emit recognizable sound at all time. The AIAM is even looking into “the possibility of setting a minimum noise level standard for hybrid vehicles,” according to safety director Mike Camissa.
The Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have expressed little interest in the idea.
1.3 million people in the United States (out of a total population of 303,036,973 people) are legally blind.
BRITNEY SPEARS HITS MOTORCYCLIST
On Tuesday evening, November 13th, troubled entertainer Britney Spears hit and hospitalized a motorcycle-riding member of the paparazzi as she was trying to evade photographers at a Beverly Hills Hotel. The rider sustained serious injuries and was taken to Ceder-Sinai Medical Center.
?This came as Spears is already facing hit-and-run charges as well as claims that she ran a red light with her kids in the car while on a cell phone,? said a news report by Entertainment Hollywood. Britney’s driving has taken a bad turn ? the 25-year old singer has run over people three times in nearly a month, one of whom was a sheriffs deputy and two were paparazzi.
Spears appeared in court the following day at an emergency custody hearing with Kevin Federline. K-Fed?s attorney convinced LA Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon to ban Spears from driving with their kids. Federline has temporary custody of Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, because Spears has defied court orders.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “It’s the constant and determined effort that breaks down all resistance, sweeps away all obstacles.”
–Claude M. Bristol (1891-1951) American Author
