Happy Thanksgiving goddamnit,

This news will be a tad short, maybe. We’re launching it a day early so I can watch the game and drink Captain Morgan’s run over a slice of lemon, while playing Ping Pong in the shop. Sin Wu’s doing the turkey cooking and one of us need to make a mad dash to the LAX airport in the afternoon to pick up my mom. She’s returning after a 3-week stay in India, after her 85th birthday. Tough old broad.

I continually look at the Assalt Weapan in the Shop and the list of project associated with it. I’m researching Veteran’s Charities for a raffle promotion. The winner gets to come to Bonneville in ’09 as a member of the 5-Ball racing team, then take the bike home with, hopefully a new record and a taste of 200mph. We are researching building our own Bikernet Wind Tunnel with the Pegasus Fuel Injection Team.

But first I need to get our Wolfgang Publishing Bonneville book project behind us. Should be finished in the next couple of weeks. Let’s hit the news:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM BRASS BALLS BOBBERS– During this season of Thanksgiving, 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, vendors and supporters. I thank you all.

We are also thankful for our health and the good health and welfare of friends & family and business associates. We understand that what we do here is of little importance compared to the people in our lives. We are blessed and hope you are too.

Bike of the Month for NOVEMBER:This very cool and certainly unique bike is proudly owned by Curt Dye, a fellow Oklahoman! Black 40 spoke wheels, brass grips & pegs, passenger set up, side tag bracket, custom tooled leather seat, 6-speed Ultima transmission, Tauer Machine primary, Crazy Horse V-Plus 100 motor and more…

The tins are ground like the Tattoo Bike, then covered with a mix of translucent candy golds and rootbeer. The sides are opaque black with the BBB logo in translucent gold. The small spinner cap replaced the flush mount.

The Crazy Horse V-Plus 100″ motor exhales through custom made, flat black, race tuned step pipes.

We have a lot of momentum heading into the winter. Exciting things are happening. Stay tuned for future updates. We are extremely grateful for all the support and interest in our bikes.

Thanks to all.
–Dar Holdsworth
Darwin Motorcycles

BIKERNET HOLIDAY HEALTH ALERT–I just read an article on the dangers of drinking….

Scared the shit out of me.

So that’s it!

After today, no more reading.

CUSTOM CHROME FOR SALE–Here’s what we know. It’s an asset sale. The parent company will deal with the 130 million in debt and the lawsuits. Interested parties exist and Custom Chrome’s staff is hoping to make a foreward-thinking announcement in Cincy during the February dealer show.

BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–CAM SHAFT REMOVER & INSTALLER– This multi-function tool will remove and replace front and rear camshafts and the ball bearings in the new Twin Cam 88?. It provides the precision alignment of the camshaft to ensure a smooth press in and out of the support plate.

No.1277 – Use on all Twin Cam 88? 1999 to early 2000 to remove and install cams and bearings. Use on Late 2000-06 FXST, FL and Late 2000 -05 FXD, to remove and install cams only.

Suggested Retail Price: $ 137.30

–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com

THE PATRIOTIC FOUNDATION–“Tomorrow being the day set apart by the Honorable Congress for public Thanksgiving and Praise; and duty calling us devoutly to express our grateful acknowledgements to God for the manifold blessings he has granted us, the General… earnestly exhorts, all officers and soldiers, whose absence is not indispensably necessary, to attend with reverence the solemnities of the day.”

-George Washington (December 17, 1777)

LONG BEACH INTERNATIONAL BIKE SHOW COMING–EXCLUSIVE Array of Motorcycles!– This year’s show is hosting some of the most unusual, diverse and famous motorcycles ever seen! PLUS…It’s all at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota – the only factory-supported show series in America!

Sponsored by AllstateComplimentary motorcycle parking (in designated lots) will be available to all enthusiasts who ride their motorcycles to the show…

Ride For The Heart FoundationThe International Motorcycle Shows proudly supports the Ride For The Heart Foundation. To find out more visit www.ridefortheheart.org

BIKERNET READER RECEIVES RAISIN PIE– Thought this might get me sum that Christmas raisin pie. Built from a paper cup, in my garage by myself. All made with rudimentary tools ( die grinders, hacksaws, etc. ) Started with the motor,went from there. Ain’t no master builder, celeb or whatever… just an old line scooter pilot, splittin lanes for better than 30 yrs. A lot to be seen if you know where to look.

A brother died, left me the Sputhe motor, was sick when he built it. Having it, I tore it down, replaced the parts he fucked up when putting it together. ‘Bout that time you were beginning the Sturgis Chop, ahh… inspiration. Fell like I did my brother justice. With the advent of the Evo, I ain’t built one in too many years, I pilot a evo King regular like, well… ’till I completed the Old Line 54.

If you post a shot of it, all his brothers will dig it. Thanks for the response. I am on the Treasure Coast of Fla., need anything on the right coast, let me know. Adios…

” To ride the thunder marks a man, as one who dares and one who can.

For thunder runs upon the wind, to far and free for many men. “

–Vin

CADILLAC BIKE MEETS MEXICAN RAT– Thank you very much for your recognition on the ’77 cadillac bike. I will be taking it to as many shows as possible. Any time you would like to feature it, you?re more than welcome. I just finished my Mexican rat bike that I rode to the Rocky Point, Mexico show. It was alot of fun.

A PANHEAD FOR THANKSGIVING– You have no idea how much this means to me. I started in this industry about 17 years ago. Old history. Right now I’m at the crossroads. Two years ago, a so-called friend made it big. He approached me to get into building bikes on a fairly large scale. I said if he put up the money I would do the work. We decided to manufacture sufficient inventory for 40 bikes. It has been a stop/start affair and to cut a long story short the only thing holding me back is having to wait for a Sprotor caliper.

I haven’t earned a penny from this project at all and the old lady gets up at five in the morning to get out there and earn a living in order for us to survive. It’s busting my nuts. This dude has the attitude that says, “fuck you Jack, I’m OK.” I will win in the end though. My motivation comes from you and Bikernet.

The Pan is my design and I’m going to market it once I get the rest of the fittings back from the engineer. My years in the armed forces have also helped as far as toughing it out goes. Hell man, time is short.

On a lighter side I have a guy that I taught to be a race driver. He now owns a fair size engineering shop with CNC everything. He also cuts gears so I sent him all the work that I could. The less difficult stuff I send to an old dude who is originally from the north of Italy. This old guy is shit faced 24/7 but in two years he hasn’t made a mistake. The other guy has to redo everything at least three times. Go figure. The joys of building custom bikes.

–Mike.

BIKERNET DRESSER FEATURES COMING– “It is finally finished…..note the one off Paul Yaffe bars…..all bolt on beauty,” said Dan the owner. Scooter will shoot this bike in the very near future for a feature and we have another Phoenix based dresser coming from Trask Performance. Watch for ’em

VALERIE THOMPSON DRAG RACING SEASON FINAL REPORT–It’s finally over…2007 Season and the team ended up in 2nd place Western (only 5 points away from winning the championship)…but most important…National points I took 3rd place! I think there were about 60 riders in our class.

–Valerie Thompson
Team Owner
Valerie Thompson Racing
Phone: (253) 225-2626
e-mail: Valerie@vtracegirl.comwww.ValerieThompsonRacing.com

ROLLIN SIXES CHOPPERS AND BIKERNET.COM JOINED FORCES FOR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS–Rollin Sixes Choppers and Bikernet.com have joined together to gather t-shirts to show their support for our troops that are serving our country overseas and who cannot make it home for the holidays. We encourage everyone to make a donation.

We are accepting t-shirts from any bike shop, hot rod shop, tattoo shop, car club, and music group from all over who wish to participate. Cash is also accepted and will go toward the purchase of shirts as well as the shipping costs. Let’s come together this holiday season and make a difference.

As we speak somebody’s son or daughter is dying for our country. Yeah, it’s not a pretty Holiday thought. but it’s a fact. The families of those lost hero’s will never ever be the same. Remember as you are eating turkey on Thanksgiving and opening presents on Christmas Day how lucky you are and how high the cost is to keep it that way. So let’s come together and gather t-shirts to show our troops that we have not forgotten about them this holiday season. Let’s show them that we love and care for our own and that we care enough to take the time out of our busy lives to say Thanks.

Send Donations to:
T-shirts for Troops
2164 West First Street
Suite A
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Please help spread the word and forward to any shops, clubs, bands or anyone else who may be interested!

IRONWORKS MAGAZINE MEDDLING EDITOR PROJECT BIKE– IronWorks Magazine, DOUGZ and a few other shops/manufacturers have been working on a project over the last little while and it is nearing completion. My friend Paul Holdsworth, better known as the ‘Meddling Editor’ of IronWorks, has requested address’s of DOUGZ clients so when the article on this project comes out we can send you all FREE, thats right FREE copies of the magazine. No hidden catch, just complimentary magazines from your friends at IronWorks and DOUGZ.

Here’s the deal, I don’t have physical mailing address’s for most of you so if you’d like a FREE copy you’ll need to send me your address. Very little effort for the chance to take a look at an awesome bike magazine for FREE.

Did I mention that the magazine will be FREE?

According to Paul the article will be out around mid-2008 so I’ll need those address’s no later than early Feb.

Thanks and have a great week and a wonderful
Thanksgiving!

Doug Wozney
DOUGZ Custom Paint & Fabrication LLC
2323 Palace St. La Crosse, Wi. 54603
(608) 783-3684
doug@dougz.com
www.dougz.com

BIKERNET CHRISTMAS GRAB BAG GIVE-AWAY–We’re heading out to the shipping store to buy 50 boxes. Then we’ll fill them with stocking stuffers from stickers, to books, T-shirts and posters. Each one will be packed with surprises for Bikernet Readers at Christmas. So go into our FREE contest area and give us any excuse to send you a package.

–Bandit

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CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE IRON WEBSITE LAUNCHED BY AMERICAN IRON–

“Classic American Iron is dedicated to the interests and needs of enthusiasts of the pre-1990s American-made motorcycles, including Harley-Davidson, Indian, Orient, Henderson, and others.”

http://www.caimag.com

–Mike Perry
TAM Communications
Special Projects Group
1010 Summer St.
Stamford, CT 06905
203 425 8777, ext 125
203 425 8775 Fax

LEE WIMMER SURVIVES KNEE SURGERY–Many thanx to all the great Hamster thoughts messages and prayers. I’mhome and doing well from the knee replacement. Have to say it was theworst few days I ever had (except for the accident) and therapy is abitch to say the least. But I managed to actually take a few steps unassisted today. Also happy to report that my wife Nancy made it throughsurgery yesterday to have her tonsils and adenoids out.

They say thatit’s much worse having this done as an adult. But she’s tough and doingOK.

Again thanx to all.
–Lee Wimmer

SCREENING OF ON ANY SUNDAY HOSTED BY AVON THEATER–On Wednesday Nov. 28 at 7 p.m., the Avon Theatre on Bedford Street in downtown Stamford will host a Documentary Film Screening of On Any Sunday (1971), presented by the Stamford Museum & Nature Center in conjunction with its exhibit, The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta.

A Q&A session moderated by Stamford Museum & Nature Center Curator of Collections Rosa Portell will follow the screening. The panel will include American Iron Magazine and RoadBike publisher Buzz Kanter, along with past Formula One National Champion Mike Baldwin, expert dirt track motorcycle racer Mark Zimmerman, and Rod Pink, who was a national ranked professional dirt track motorcycle racer in the years the movie was made.

On Any Sunday was directed by Bruce Brown (“Endless Summer”) and is narrated by actor Steve McQueen, a key backer of its production. The film, which was nominated for an Academy Award, explores the world of motorcycle riding and racing.

Tickets are available at the theater box office at 272 Bedford Street, Stamford or by calling 203.661.0321 or 203.967.3660 ext. 3. Tickets are $6 for Avon Theatre and Stamford Museum and Nature Center Members; $7 for Seniors and Students; Free for Avon Carte Blanche Members; and $10 for Non-Members. For more information, visit www.stamfordmuseum.org, call 203.322.1646 ext.6521, or e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org.

THE MOTORCYCLE, ITALIAN STYLE: RIDING THE CURVES WITH MV AGUSTA– a vintage motorcycle exhibition, sponsored by Cliff’s Cycle Revolution, featuring the Gary & Connie Kohs Collection, traces the MV Agusta brand from its World War II inception to today. Transportation meets art in this spectacular salute to one of the most admired, esthetically-driven steel horses of all time.

This exhibition is made possible with support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. Chica, the MV Agusta factory guard dog, guides children through the exhibition with “Chica Says?” interpretive signage. Tots 2 to 4 years old can ride toy bikes in their special section in the Bendel Mansion, as they learn about safety on two-wheeled vehicles.

The exhibition runs through Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008. For more information, visit www.stamfordmuseum.org, call 203.322.1646 ext.6521, or e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org. Free with gate admission.

The Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT (3/4 mile North of Merritt Parkway Exit 35.) For more information on The Motorcyle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta, visit www.stamfordmuseum.org or call 203.322.1646 ext.6521. Members: FREE; Non-Members: Free with gate admission: Adults $8, Seniors & Students $6, Children (4-17) $4, Under 3 FREE.

BIKERNET PHOTO ART EXHIBIT OF THE WEEK–After two tours on the front line, he arrived in St. Augustine and was forever hooked on the cobblestone streets, salt air, old bars and young women.

Welcome home heros,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
whiplash@photo.net

BONHAMS AUCTION COMING–A Sale of Collectors’ Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Commercial Vehicles and Automobilia.

Monday 19 November
Location:
Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
Viewings:
Sunday 18 November 5pm to 8pm
Monday 19 November from 9am

www.bonhams.com

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THIS MINUTE–Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.

–Rev CarlR

ADVANSTAR INTERNATIONAL BIKE SHOWS–Exclusive Opportunity!See the New 2008 Motorcycles at theBiggest Motorcycle Show of the Season!Don’t miss this opportunity! The Long Beach Convention Center is the only place you will see the NEW 2008 models at one place at one time from the leading manufacturers.

PLUS…BOSS Freestyle Stunt Show,FREE MC Parking andGear Check

It’s all at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota – the only factory-supported show series in America!Take Advantage of OurNEW CommemorativeThree Day Pass Motorcycle Classics
Motorcycle Classics, in conjunction with the International Motorcycle Shows, is pleased to announce a special, limited-appearance vintage motorcycle exhibition in conjunction with Legend of the Motorcycle…

Where
Long Beach
Convention Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeachcc.com

Show Hours
Fri 12/7, 4pm – 9pm
Sat 12/8, 9:30am – 8pm
Sun 12/9, 9:30am – 5pm

WILDWIND SETS WINTER GOOD GUYS AND GUNSLINGERS TOUR FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA–SEDONA, AZ-Want to ride right out of the cold, nasty winter and into the warm, soothing sunshine? WildWind is offering an exclusive winter tour of the warm West. This six-day/five-night program visits famed Old West outposts, the ghosts of Tombstone, the old mining town of Bisbee, the eerie rock formations of the Chiricahua wilderness and the bygone charm of Patagonia. Ride with us along the border of the haunting Superstition Mountains, let your mind wander among the unforgiving wastelands, searching for the Lost Dutchman’s gold mine. These are just some of the attractions unique to this desert wonderland.

The Good Guys and Gunslingers will take you on a journey through hip and vibrant downtown Tucson and Old Tucson Studios, which recreates an 1880s town and has served as a set for a number of westerns. Explore the Saguaro National Forest, where the giant cacti grow like trees. Ride to Tombstone, the town “Too tough to die;” walk in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday as they blasted their way into history at the OK Corral. Visit Tombstone’s Birdcage Theater where dancehall girls plied their trade and fortunes were won and lost, sometimes at the point of a Colt 45. Walk the wooden sidewalks, visit the old clapboard storefronts, enjoy a cold beverage at Big Nose Kate’s Saloon, stay the night in a haunted hotel, if you dare.

Near the Mexican border, the living history town of Bisbee remains a rough and tumble working mining town lined with 100-year-old brick buildings, elegant hotels and throwback saloons. Then head east to the Chiricahuas, which the Forest Service describes as a spectacular “wonderland of rocks.” The national monument is a forest of rock spires created by eroded layers of volcanic rock. You will feel like you’re visiting another planet.

The Good Guys & Gunslingers Tour is scheduled for January 14 to 19. Price is $1,971 including room and taxes, per person, double occupancy. Motorcycle rental is not includes and varies depending on make and model. Please call 602-690-2864 for more details.

JUST RELEASED, V-TWIN WINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS–2005 Bike Week Merlot!This very limited release of Merlot from the Alexander Valley is shippingnow in Honor Of California Bike Week & ‘The Love Ride.’ You are going toLove this 2005 Bike Week Merlot!

Our 2005 Bike Week Merlot was produced from a vineyard in the AlexanderValley – and is an 80/20 Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Only 250 Cases produced.

2005 Poker Run Zinfandel!
Another kick-ass Zin from V-Twin Vineyards!! Fruit-forward with jammy flavors, pepper notes, presenting spicy aromas of Strawberry and Black Cherry on the nose. Complex layers of flavors reveal an earthyness & toastyness that will leave you wanting more. Be the first in your organization to own this wine!! When it’s gone – it’s gone for good. Our 2005 Poker Run Zin was produced from an Old Vine vineyard in Alexander Valley and was oak aged for 14 months.Only 400 Cases produced.

See us this weekend at Dudley-Perkins CoreyWay Street Faire in San Francisco.V-Twin Vineyards has teamed-up with MDA for this weekends eventat The Corey Way Street Faire in San Francisco. The MDA wine booth will be pouring V-Twin Zin – all proceeds will go to the Muscular Distrophy Association. We’ll have a booth there as well so you can see (sample) our new releases! Click on the Events link to the right for more details & directions. Hope to see you there!

http://www.vtwinwines.com

BIKERNET WEEKLY HISTORY LESSON–The old Indian chief called for the two bravest warriors in the tribe.

“Running Buffalo, Falling Rocks, you go and seek buffalo skins. Whichever of you returns with the most skins will become my right hand man and will be the next chief.”

A month later, Running Buffalo came back with nearly a hundred pelts.

Sadly, Falling Rocks never returned.

The tribe organized a search and looked everywhere, but they couldn’t find the missing brave anywhere.

Today, as you drive through the West, you can see the evidence of love and devotion the tribe had for this lost warrior. Throughout the highways, on interstates and side roads, you can still see their signs that say, ‘Watch for Falling Rocks.'”

–from Rev CarlR

FASTLANE BIKER SHOW COMING–Hey everyone Just a reminder the show is next weekend. All Vendors set up is on Friday the 16TH from 8AM till 5PM.Any one looking for vendor space there is still about 15 maybe 20 spaces left. So if you didn’t send your application back yetPlease call before you do. This doesn’t mean everyone call me . JUST THE PEOPLE WHO HAVEN’T SENT BACK THeiR APPLICATIONS YET !!!

Any one looking for a hotel we have a $79.00 room rate @ the Holiday inn right in Raritan Center. The Polo Lounge is located inside the hotel(SO NO ONE HAS TO DRIVE ) is working on hosting the after show party I’ll have more details at the Show. My staff has worked as harder then ever promoting this event too make this our best show ever. As always I look forward to answering any and all questions you may have.

For show info please go to www.fastlanebikershows.com Hope to see you all there

–Mark Ruzicka
FASTLANEBIKER
(973 )663-6377

MOFLOW AIR CLEANERS FROM CYCLE VISIONS–The MoFlow air cleaner assembly is made from aluminum, polished and chrome plated. Hidden fasteners and internal breather tube make for a clean look. Each air cleaner assembly contains a reusable pleated gauze performance filter that has been engineered and flow tested to obtain maximum flow and protection for your motor. Seal breather assembly velocity plate and all necessary mounting hardware included.

*Adapter for Mikuni carbs sold separately.

MOFLOW air cleaners
CV-9001 Dual 93-99 EVO Big Twin w/CV or Mikuni
CV-9002 Dual 99-07 Twin Cam w/CV or Mikuni
CV-9003 Dual 89-07 XL
CV-9004 Dual 93-99 EVO w/ S&S sarb E or G
CV-9005 Dual 99-07 Twin Cam w/ S&S sarb E or G
CV-9005 Dual 89-07 XL w/ S&S sarb E or G

–CycleVisions
4263 Taylor Street n San Diego, California 92110
619.295.7800
www.CycleVisions.com

BANDIT?S BEDROLL JOURNEY– I thought about the Old West and the bedrolls the cowboys used to carry their shit, and it came to me. Something over the headlight, as long as it wasn?t too heavy, could do the trick. The bike would maintain its nasty profile, I could still pack someone on the back, and carry my shit.

As I wound through the canyon, my mind went to work on the bedroll concept. Could it carry all I wanted to pack? Another question smacked me as I rounded another corner and caught a glimpse of the Pacific lapping the Malibu shores in the distance. What about a tool bag? The short answer is yes, the perfect bag for the job.

Bandit?s Bed Roll is the perfect combo of tool bag and weekender engineered by the man that delivers form and function and keeps your ride looking clean. So pull out your wallet and click here to get your official Bandit Bed Roll Today.

THE END–Of the News until Sunday. I?m all ready to hit the road for happy hour and treats, goddamnit. I?m going to start posting features on Green bikes tomorrow. There?s an invasion. In fact, another one rolled into the Bikernet Headquarters this week from Caleb. There?s a teaser shot above.

I don?t have a lot to report. We?re trying to decide whether to hit the Cincy dealer show in February or Daytona in March. We don?t have the budget for both. Actually a particular woman wants me to take her to the Keys. Not great for business, but a terrific place to hide out.

I?m behind on my list of articles, but catching up. I?ll write about our Hawaiian adventure this weekend, cover a couple of green machines and interview a local painter for my CrazyHorse painting book forward. We?ve just about wrapped the Bonneville book for Wolfgang. I have another bike from the Garage Company, more from Tim Conder, another Girl of Bikernet is crawling around here nude and I need to work on my Road King. W8less rotors are in and ready to install.

Have a terrific weekend and get caught up on your projects. Next week we face Thanksgiving and the Holidays are officially launched. Hang on.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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HOT-DOCK NAMED JAPANESE CHAMPION AT COOL BREAKER– THE 10th annual Cool Breaker Custom Bike Show, held at the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Center and an Official World Championship Affiliate event, featured 80 vendors including S&S Cycle and Arlen Ness.

The 150-strong All-Japan Championship was won by Hot-Dock Custom Cycles, who received a cash prize of one million Yen (about $9,000) to be used towards expenses in competing at the 5th annual World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Second place was taken by Jene Choppers, with BB Custom Factory third.

Hot-Dock’s Keiji Kawakita also picked up S&S Cycle’s Award and was presented with a Panhead engine. Entries from Bad-Land, Fake Choppers and Rodeo Manufacturing were also highly commended.

To allow rescheduling to a May date in future years, Cool Breaker will skip a year and will next be held in May 2009.

COOL BREAKER CUSTOM SHOW
Yokohama, Japan
E-mail: mailto:info@cool-breaker.jp
www.cool-breaker.jp

THE MARK FELDMAN STORY–A man walks into the street and manages to get a taxi just going by. Hegetsinto the taxi, and the cabbie says, ‘Perfect timing. You’re just likeFrank.’

Passenger: ‘Who?’

Cabbie: ‘Frank Feldman. He’s a guy who did everything right all thetime.Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happened like that to Frank Feldman every single time.’

Passenger: ‘There are always a few clouds over everybody.’

Cabbie: ‘Not Frank Feldman. He was a terrific athlete. He could have wontheGrand-Slam at tennis. He could golf with the pros. He sang like an operabaritone and danced like a Broadway star and you should have heard himplaythe piano. He was an amazing guy.’ He had a memory like a computer. Hecould remember everybody’s birthday. He knew all about wine, which foodstoorder and which fork to eat them with.

He could fix anything. Not likeme.I change a fuse, and the whole street blacks out. But Frank Feldman, hedideverything right.’

Passenger: ‘Wow, some guy then.’

Cabbie: ‘He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoidtrafficjams. Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them. But Frank, henevermade a mistake, and he really knew how to treat a woman and make herfeelgood. He would never answer her back even if she was in the wrong; andhisclothing was always immaculate, shoes highly polished too – he was theperfect man! He never made a mistake. No one could ever measure up toFrankFeldman.’ He was perfect!!!

Passenger: ‘An amazing fellow. How did you meet him?’

Cabbie: ‘Well, I never actually met Frank. I just married his fuckingwidow.’

–from Rik

ASSALT WEAPAN FEATURED IN AMERICAN IRON–Just got my January issue of American Iron Magazine and note on page 18, Quoted & Noted section, Valerie Thompson talking up everything great about her success at Bonneville on your bike.But, not one mention of the bike and who built it or where it came from.

There’s a good picture of her on the bike but not one word about 5-Ball Racing. What gives? Should she not be giving credit where credit is due?

–Frenchie
Marc Beaulieu
5-BALL racing team member

I don’t know what it is that you did to American Iron Ragazine, but Go Daddy and Valerie got all the kudos, You, Accurate Engr. and BUB did nothing to help break that speed record.

— Concerned reader
& Monetary contributor
T. Anderson

Actually the GoDaddy.com crew sent out that release right after the meet and virtually everything contained in that release was incorrect. We pointed it out, but they never responded. A quirky bunch over there.

The boss of GoDaddy, Bob Parsons called me 24 hours before we left for Bonneville and kindly sent us a check. “Can I get a couple of stickers on the bike,” he asked?

I said, “Of course, send ’em quick.”

The next day the check arrived and two dinky stickers which we immediately attached to the bike. He’s complained about the size of the stickers ever since. Go figure. Within 24 hours we had his logo imprinted on our banner and the bike has already been on the cover of two national mags. Also, Valerie had nothing to do with that press release. She gave some numbers to GoDaddy and they did the rest. She has always been stand-up with every sponsor that has represented her. We love Valerie, support her in any and all of her efforts. –Bandit

30 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ENGINES WANTED–We need 30 new, stock H-D motors quick. If you know of a supply, give us a call, quick. (310) 830-0630.

KIRK HAMMET’S FORD, BUILT BY COLE FOSTER, WINS GOODGUYS KUSTOM OF THE YEAR– Kirk Hammett’s 1936 Ford coupe has won the 2007 Goodguys Kustom of the Year award presented by Grundy Worldwide.

Built by Salinas, California’s Cole Foster and his Salinas Boys Customs crew, the smooth and stylish ’36 Ford started as a five window but Foster and his team, through extensive modifications, made the car into a three window coupe. Extensive body mods include a handmade one piece hood, modified front and rear fenders flowing into modified running boards, modified stock dash and the list goes on. The project was 3 years in the making. Under the hood lies a Turn of the Century Ford Racing 302 small block which pounds out melodic notes through custom stainless exhaust built by Cole’s famous dad Pat Foster.

Traditional kustom amenities such as wide whites, custom spun disc wheel covers (with ’49 Ford horn centers) and perfectly molded rear fender skirts give the coupe a timeless, classic look. Hammett’s ’36 will be on display later this month at the 10th Southwest Nationals, November 16-18 at Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ.

The other finalists for the 2007 Goodguys Kustom of the Year award presented by Grundy Worldwide and the event’s they were selected at include:

Darlene Lopez, Riverside, CA – 1953 Chevy 2 Dr. selected in Del Mar
Lamar Cline, Cartersville, GA ? 1955 Ford, selected in Nashville
Linda Scheibal, Puyallup, WA – 1954 Buick, selected in Puyallup
Mike Freund, FonDuLac, WI, 1955 Chevy, selected in Joliet
Wayne Yannone, New Rochelle, NY, 1951 Mercury 4 door, selected in Rhinebeck
John St. Germain, Goodwood, ONT – 1936 Ford Roadster, selected in Charlotte

The Goodguys 2007 Kustom of the Year award presented by Grundy Worldwide is designed to honor traditional kustoms 1936 through 1964 vintage.

–Spike Fletcher
Horse Power Promotions
ph 805.686.2007
fax 805.686.0890
www.horsepowerpromotions.com

THE SEARCH FOR AMERICAN FOUR CYLINDER MOTORCYCLES IS ON–A couple of noted collectors are looking for original or restored 4-cylinder American Motorcycles. If you have one for sale, or know of one, give Don a call at (626)358-9696 or 840-3326.

PSI’S GENESIS “BIG-AIR” Carb The Latest and Greatest Innovation in V-Twin Carb Technology!–Check out this HOT NEW SERIES 4 “patented” billet 48mm PSI “BIG-AIR” V-Twin Carb. It pumps out Big Torque gains from bottom end thru Top-End. PSI claims that in most cases you will see an 6-15 HP gain over the S&S Super G, E, and Stock CV carbs, and also the Mikuni 48/45/42 mm carbs. This carb works great on motors from 74 to 95″ and rocks on motors from 103 to 155″.

One of the coolest features of the “BIG-AIR” Carb is it doesn’t have any jets to change, or mess with! Just think, no fuel on your fingers ever again!!! All adjustments are made externally in seconds with detent clickable adjustment knobs while the bike is running so you can very quickly dial the bike to a perfect tune.It’s very easy to use and understand with 3 external fuel adjustments; the Pilot, Needle, and Power Jet, which fuels bottom end, midrange and top-end respectively! It’s guaranteed by PSI to supersede all other carbs in performance and tune-ability. It features a hard anodized flat-slide design with 8 ball-bearing rollers for a super smooth pull. It also features V-Shaped technology in the bore so it acts like a small 38mm carb on the bottom but pulls like a freight-train on top!

This carb contrasts heavily against your normal heavy fuel-squirting carb that often spurts and sputters because the fuel droplets are so heavy they fall out of suspension. With its own unique and proven process of handling fuel, it converts fuel droplets into a fine mist, and then super-vaporizes them! This allows the air/fuel mixture to remain in suspension throughout the intake process for incredible throttle response, maximum intake velocity, and max volume on top end. The “Big-Air” Carb is “patented” for its designs and technology and also passes 2010 emission standards. In simple terms, it’s cleaner, smoother and way faster!

PSI’s new series 4 production carb is designed with single or dual cable pull and is a perfect bolt-on to S&S Super G manifold and air cleaner set-up.

Available in Bright Dipped Clear Anodized Billet, Bright Black Anodized or nicely Chrome plated for the ultimate experience!!!

For more information check them out at www.psicarbs.com or contact Bruce @ 801.393.1030 or Rob @ 801.866.2451. Thank you PSI BIG AIR CARBS.

RIKKI BATTISTINI LAUNCHED HIS NEW WEB SITE WITH BAGGER AND CUSTOM PRODUCTS–Battistinis USA are proud to announce the launch of the new shop on line website. The site will go live on November 14th just in time to catch the Thanks giving and Christmas Rush.

The site hosts many new products which you may have seen in various press releases over the last few months and also several new items hot off the drawing boards.

Don’t worry if the internet is not your thing this high end product range is also available from your local dealer just stop by and demand the best!

Alternatively sit in your chair at the office or home and just click away.

The site can be found atwww.battistinisUSA.comorwww.battistiniUSAshop.com

For more information contactRikki Battistini
Battistinis Custom Cycles LLC
San Ramon
CA 94582
Tel: 925 270 4211
Fax: 925 905 4664
rikki@battistinisUSA.com

MAGIC SANTA CLAUS APPEARS AT SIX LOCAL MARINE AND USO EVENTS–(San Diego, CA) The Magic Santa Claus–who can read your mind as easily as he hands out gifts and candy canes–will appear at six local Southern California bases to thank troops and families for their bravery and sacrifice. Each of these shows includes exciting close-up Magic effects for troops and their kids, either on stage or in the cafeteria. The Magic Santa Claus is portrayed by Magician Loch David Crane, who grows a real beard for these performances. Each year he needs less makeup on his full beard! Military service members and families with ID may attend any of these events on base, and the general public is invited to other events.

Here’s his hectic Ho-Ho-Holiday schedule of public and military appearances:
15 November, 10-10:30am Linda Vista Library on Ulric, for Native American Week
20 November, 2-4pm Chargers’ Blood Drive at the Town and Country Hotel(public may attend if they donate blood)
22 November, 11:30-1:30pm Thanksgiving Family Dinner at the USO downtown
29 November, 1-1:30pm Military Day of the Family at the Bob Hope Theatre,MCAS Miramar followed by a screened movie!
1 December, 5-6 pm Ocean Beach Parade down Newport Avenue (public event)
6 December, 9-noon Magic Santa Claus appears at Camp Pendleton, CA
8 December, 12-3pm Pacific Beach Holiday Parade on Grand Ave. (public event)
9 December, 4-5pm Fund raiser, Rancho Bernardo High School (public event)

. . .additional Magic Shows are now being scheduled for Marine Corps Air Station 29 Palms and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, during December 2007. All these military shows are donated without charge by Loch David Crane.

2ND ANNUAL ARLEN NESS BIKE SHOW COMING–We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2ndAnnual Arlen Ness Bike Show & Parts Expo held January 25 and 26, 2008at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. Last yearsshow was a great success with over 225 bike show entries, national &local vendors, it filled up over 100,000 sq. ft. This was definitely ashow that rang out from coast to coast.

This year’s event will be even bigger & better. Arlen & Cory Ness,along with special guest Donnie Smith, will be at the show signingautographs & talking motorcycles. The Pro Class has turned into thePremium Class allowing more styles of motorcycles to participate inthe show. There will be everything from old school to no school, frommild to wild.

Vendors can have that one on one time that you need to sell andpromote your product. We are also looking for used parts vendors tofill up the Swap Meet. Our goal is to have a strong showing of usedparts vendors, for the guy looking for a good deal. With everythingthis show has to offer, you are not going to want to miss this year’sArlen Ness Bike Show & Parts Expo.

American Thunder Promotions
–Arlen Ness
please visit www.arlennessbikeshow.com for more information or call
(866) 907-7790.

KEVIN BASS REPORTS IN FROM HIGH SCHOOL–The show is the last weekend in March. Here are thepics from the SOW bikernet awards. Thanks to Edge andthe Horse as always for making me a part of theBackstreet family at the events! As always this idea wasthought up in my head.

I created it in CAD, convert tocode and wallah..the machine does the rest. Thisstainless steel sign will also get the engine turning treatmentbefore it ships out.

The last picture is one of mystudents busy doing what they do best..CHOPPIN! Toagain show that Kennedy kids know how it’s done, wewill have four bikes at the Donnie Smith show thisyear. A 42 WLA, 47 Knuck, the Ironhead Leroy is buildingand the S&S powered SPS build. Updates and picscoming to a bikernet near you soon.

–TEACH

The above sign is destined for another Smoke Out show competitor. Bikernet chose three bikes that didn’t win HORSE trophy’s and deserved recognition, numbers 66, 6 and 60–strange. One trophy was collected by Kyle at Route 66. This trophy is headed to the guys who built the Cadillac scooter. And 66 is still missing.–Bandit

GREG’S CUSTOM CYLES INTRODUCES THE FIRST IN THE DEEPSICKNESS HANDLEBAR LINE, THE ULTIMATEWICKED BARS–Synonymous for his custom motorcycles and DeepSickness front ends; custom bike builder Greg Rice adds to his DeepSickness line with his all new WICKED handlebars. These bars are designed with a unique tri-point design to set your ride apart from the rest. They are offered two ways; pre-drilled for external wiring or ready for internal wiring to give your bike that clean sleek look.

The WICKED BARS are top quality 11?2″ DOM steel tubing. Standard bars measure 32″ end to end with a 6″ rise. The risers can be made longer or shorter, tailored to your riding style and comfort. They are available in a wide variety of custom colors to match your bike or can simply be ordered chromed, powder coated or raw. The WICKED BARS will fit all V-Twin models or Metric cruisers.

Greg’s Custom Cycle Works, Inc. specializes in unique and high quality motorcycle parts. We pride ourselves on our eye catching and ahead of the curve designs, transforming even the most basic stock bike into a one-of-a-kind ride. Our parts are proudly manufactured in the United States and have been featured in some of the most reputable bike magazines in the world.

For further information, call Greg’s Custom Cycles at 727-461-4840 or visit
www.gregscycles.com

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BILLET HAND CONTROL SPACERS FOR 1-INCH BARS–Custom hand control spacers in chrome or black anodize!

These billet hand control spacers work with nearly every 1-inch bar on the market and the set screw can be rotated underneath to hide it for an extra clean look.

For use with Joker JX controls on applications where a switch housing is needed, but you still want to fill in that gap between the hand control and grip.(This piece is also designed to balance out the left side spacing where the right side has the throttle housing)

Also has many other uses where you may need a collar to fit over a piece of 1-inch tubing or handlebars.(WIDTH OF SPACER IS 7/8″ (.875)

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
03-136 Billet Hand Control Spacer Chrome
03-136BLK Billet Hand Control Spacer Hard Black Anodize

NEW CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE FEATURES ASSALT WEAPAN– Wow Chris. You captured the essence of the Bikernet Panhead with this cover.

As one of the proud team members of 5-Ball, I thank you. Great photo. Berry of Accurate Engineering even looks good on the bike.

Marc Beaulieu

NORTH CAROLINA PASSES RED LIGHT LEGISLATION– The North Carolina legislature has voted to give frustrated bikers a break at red lights. Recognizing that some traffic signal sensors do not recognize and trip for motorcycles, the Senate voted unanimously for the measure and the House then voted 61-55 to send the bill to Governor Mike Easley’s desk. If he signs it, the law will take effect December 1st, allowing motorcycle riders to proceed through a red light, if they?ve waited three minutes for the light to change, and if no other vehicles and pedestrians are in sight.

IT IS TWO MINUTES, NOT THREE!

–from Tony B.

CALIFORNIA BIKE WEEK RIDER–Sorry to miss you there, but I did get to chat to Valerie, unfortunately she lost in the second round. She is one good looking lady. It was worth the ride from Sacto though.

–Rudy E. Alba

THE PARTY WAS AT THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK ROADHOUSE DURING BIKETOBERFEST 2007–DAYTONA BEACH, FLA – November 13, 2007 – The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse lived up to its reputation as the place where bikers gather during Biketoberfest for the best bikes, babes and entertainment on Main Street in Daytona. The Hard Rock Seminole Roadhouse partnered with The Dog House bar for the first time to bring a more complete entertainment venue that offered something for every motorcycle enthusiast.

Steven Tyler’s new Red Wing Motorcycle debuted at Daytona, and other bikes on showcase included the latest custom creations from builders El Pitts of Vegas Choppers; Billy Lane of Choppers Inc. and Aaron Greene of Paramount Customs. The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse was the place to be for top bike builders over the course of the Rally and served as a meeting point and party spot for many of the industry’s elite builders and influentials as well as people who wanted to experience the Hard Rock Seminole Roadhouse. In addition to the featured bikes, the Roadhouse featured the Hard Rock touring photo exhibit of premier builders photographed by world-renowned photographer, Michael Lichter.

While checking out all the photos and custom bikes on display, the crowd was wowed with live music all day, daily ride-ins, bikini pageants, wet T-shirt contests, giveaways and much more. For the first time ever on Main Street, one of the highlights was the Extreme FMX High Flying Jumpers who did insane stunts over the crowd of onlookers. Along with great music The Hard Rock Seminole Roadhouse Stage also featured Sucker Punch Sally’s who honored veterans in front of a huge crowd. Christian Clayton of Sucker Punch Sally’s presented a custom motorcycle to Army Combat Veteran Joe White. The bike was the culmination of eight months of hard work by Joe’s brother Johnny. Johnny wanted to honor his brother for his service to the U.S. with a motorcycle and BIKERNET.COM/HOT BIKE and Sucker Punch Sally’s answered the call. Sucker Punch sent Johnny a pallet with a roller in addition to numerous other parts. Bikernet and Hot Bike, BDL and J&P supplied the rest.The bike giveaway/support the troops rally was a huge success and brought tears to the eyes of the packed audience. Overall, the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse was full of excitement, making it the place to party at Biketoberfest.

Title sponsor of the Roadhouse, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a destination for rock n’ rollers from across the nation to discover their rock n’ roll dreams. The 86-acre resort in Hollywood, Florida, located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale is pure paradise, featuring a colossal 130,000 sq. ft. casino, a lush 4-acre lagoon tropical pool area, a legendary Hard Rock Caf?, sensational European-style spa and fitness center, and the famous Hard Rock Live concert hall. Seminole Paradise, South Florida’s newest entertainment destination for savvy shopping, delicious dining and explosive entertainment offers a little something for everyone, both day and night. Other sponsors include Budweiser, Michael Lichter Photography, Bikernet.com, Biker Design, Dog House and Keyboard Carriage.

Carrie Repp is the strategic owner of R&R Promotions, a multi-faceted “live marketing” special events and promotions company with experience in nearly every area of event development, promotion and production.

TEMPORARY LAYOFFS A WORRY FOR HARLEY, BUT H-D STILL CONFIDENT–The VRSCDX Night Rod Special is a sleek, sporty, all-black bike.”It’s a powerful bike,” said Eberle, who helped launch the Kansas City plant 10 years ago and last week became senior vice president of Harley’s manufacturing operations. “It’s for young riders, and it’s big in Europe. Everything’s got to be all-black for kids.”

The models made at Harley’s Kansas City plant generally are designed with younger riders in mind. But the Harley brand is best known for its heavyweight tour bikes that are the staple of its biggest customer base, the baby boom generation.

Harley-Davidson’s impressive run of 20 consecutive years with higher sales and profits is expected to end in 2007, sparking some worries about the motorcycle maker’s future. That worry can’t help but wash over the 1,000 employees here, most of which will experience their first temporary layoff the week of Nov. 26, as Harley tries to get its inventories in better shape.

The Milwaukee-based manufacturer certainly is in better shape than its counterparts in the auto industry. However, some experts wonder whether Harley’s inability to attract more young riders will eventually hurt the company’s financial performance.

The median age of a typical Harley buyer now is 47. Twenty years ago it was 35.

“The customer base is aging, and that’s not going to change,” said Don Brown, a motorcycle industry analyst in Irvine, Calif. “They’ve been helped by people who had this ‘rah-rah, buy American’ mindset. The younger guys don’t care about that. Harley is going to have to build a different type of motorcycle to compete with the Japanese.”

As Chief Executive Jim Ziemer looks down the road, he sees the company’s fortunes rising to meet him. Younger riders do want Harleys like the Night Rod built in Kansas City, he said, and its international sales are growing at a double-digit pace.He believes Harley’s recent setbacks are due mainly to the U.S. economy.Fishtailing financials

After reporting a disappointing third quarter, Harley said its full-year earnings per share will be down by 4 percent to 6 percent along with a “modest” sales decline. In 2006, the company earned $3.93 a share on $6.2 billion in revenue.

Shipments this year are expected to be between 328,000 and 332,000 vehicles, down from 349,196 last year. In September, the company announced that its five manufacturing plants, including Kansas City, will be down the week of Nov. 26 in response to the weaker demand.

While the Kansas City facility had a production slowdown a couple of years ago that resulted in a partial, temporary layoff, this will be the first time the entire plant will be idle for economic reasons.

But Ziemer points out that Harley’s sales are split evenly between new and existing customers. And while the median age of baby boomers is now 50, the average age of the average Harley buyer has risen only by one year to 18 months in the past six years, according to Ziemer.

“We’ve got more and more programs aimed at younger riders,” he said.

The company is also aggressively marketing to other new customers, such as women. Ten years ago, 2 percent of its customers were women, compared with 12 percent last year.

Harley is also in the high-performance bike business, aside from the models made at the Kansas City plant. It owns Buell Motorcycles, a division devoted to racing bikes. Although Buell accounts for only 2 percent of Harley’s total sales, Ziemer said, the company has high hopes for Buell’s first liquid-cooled engine bike, similar to the V-Rod.

It is also looking at ways to keep its dedicated Harley owners even as age makes it tricky to handle an 800-pound motorcycle. Harley has invested in a company making trikes, three-wheeled motorcycles for older riders who are looking for a safer and more stable ride.

A couple of analysts agreed that too much has been made of Harley’s suffering.

Harley generally is selling motorcycles to buyers who are getting older, its biggest market being white males between the ages of 35 and 47. While the annual growth of that age group has slowed to a crawl, Harley has compensated by getting more of them to buy motorcycles, said Craig Kennison, analyst with Robert W. Baird & Co.

“Harley has done a terrific job of tapping that market and getting more people interested in their bikes,” he said.

Ed Shill, chief investment officer of QCI Asset Management Inc. in Rochester, N.Y., has done deep research for his investments in Harley-Davidson.

Shill rides a Harley and regularly attends rides. He believes the “youth culture” adopted by baby boomers still resonates with that generation and will keep them in the saddle long after their parents moved to the barcalounger.

“I see guys at these rallies all the time in their 60s and going on 70, and they have no intention of getting off their bikes,” Shill said.

–By RANDOLPH HEASTER
The Kansas City Star

I believe that the downturn in our economy is due substantially to our national media. If reports are constantly picking at everything that moves in this country, then we are forced to live under a cloud of negative waves. It brings us down. Our media has become a watchdog, anxious to point out anything wrong, as if a drug-addict snitch, always looking for a media fix.

We rarely see the positive, honors bestowed on the hardworking or accolades for creative excellence, no. It’s all about a trumped-up failure here and there, while soldiers fight to deliver freedom and security to the middle-east, and thousands of employees work at auto makers and Harley-Davidson plants to deliver the best possible products to Americans. There’s so much good going on, so many folks working overtime to produce the best and so much freedom here in the states to honor and be thankful for. Let’s Rock.?Bandit

THIS IS A BARBER SHOP IN POLAND….OK, IF THEY HAD THIS BARBER SHOPIN YOUR COMMUNITY, HOW MANYHAIRCUTS WOULD YOU GET A YEAR????

ANOTHER ATTACK ON THE MEDIA–Here’s something I’m dead serious about.I’m an admitted news junkie. Have been since I was a kid.Lately, all you see on the TV news is the fucking O.J. trial, Britney Spears crack and other Celeb assholes.I’m fucking sick and tired of our nation being turned into a bunch of tabloid junkies by CNN and MSNBC. I’d rather hear about what’s going on in Pakistan and the Middle East wars that’s jacking up our gas prices than spending the entire day waiting for the O.J. trial to end so I can finally get some revelent news. That sonuvabitch shoulda been in prison years ago.

I want to start a ground swell movement to get the media to stop the bullshit.Please take a few minutes to go to this CNN site and tell CNN to stop their bullshit coverage.It’ll only take a minute and you can just cut and paste what I wrote to them below and submit it.

Thanks a bunch guys…
Here’s the link to their comment email:
http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form1.html?33

–TBear

STEALTH ONE-OFF CUSTOM FOR SALE–We watched this bike come together last year on Bikernet.

2007 Cutsom Rigid
New 80″ Evo
New 5 speed tranny–
Electric & Kick start Custom 5 gallon tanks
Fire Extinguisher oil tank
Santee Rigid Wishbone Frame
Everything Brand new!

$13995.00!

–mikethestealth@hotmail.com
704-516-4630

ROLLIN SIXES AND BIKERNET SUPPORT TROOPS AT CHRISTMAS–I was just thinking doing something for the guys fighting the war for Christmas. What do you think about starting a shop t-shirt drive for them. We can put out the word and have anybody who wants donate some shop shirts to send them to our shop and we’ll ship them to Iraq. They can send them to you or me and any cash (just for shipping).

–Jerry Rollin Sixes

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I have terrific news for all the guys in the industry. I spoke to two shop owners in the great northwest, up where it rains constantly. When I asked about business they both said business was fine. Check out the Nash Motorcycle, Vancouver, Washington feature on the home page. In the next couple of days I’ll post a feature bike built by Dave Haze of Haze Custom Bikes in Medford, Oregon. And of course Sucker Punch Sally is building more bikes this year than ever before.

You know me. I’ve been researching this downturn in motorcycle sales for the last couple of years and recently I went to the mountain, like Moses. I spoke to the Guru of Speed, the Surgeon of Bike Shows, N.R. “You are blessed my son to be in my presence, for you have sinned more than any other man, and I should fry you to warm ashes and scatter you to the seas.”

“I know all about that,” I spat back. “Gimme the skinny on the biking world.”

“You have but 18 months and the chopper industry will fly like never before,” His voice boomed over the valley. “Gotta get through this election.”

I bowed honorably, dropped a five-spot in his tip jar, jumped on my Sturgis Shovel and peeled down the towering Alps. There you have it. Let’s hit the news.

CRAZY NORM’S NOVEMBER SALE AT CCI– Go to – Closeout & Sale Item Search – Promo Pricing Expires when desired inventory level is met.Order Today Call 800-359-5700. I don’t know what it means but Custom Chrome is having a sale. Check with your dealer.

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK–
In the midst of all evil,
We stand our ground,
And we protect our country
From all terror around.

–A Marine

–from Jay Martinez

BORN TO RIDE CD COMPILATION–The debut compilation CD “Born to Ride”, created for the world famous charity event LOVE RIDE, is a labor of love for producers Andrew Kastner and Todd Smallwood.The two hit songwriters and performers, both veterans of the Los Angeles (and world) music scene, were given the green light in August of 2007 from LOVE RIDE founder, Oliver Shokouh, to gather their friends and produce this world class record. A portion of the proceeds of this CD will go directly to the LOVE RIDE FOUNDATION to support it’s designated charities.

The music on this record is new and original, and is designed not only for those who love to ride, but for all who yearn to hear pure and simple roots music.

This CD includes unreleased songs and exciting performances by well known artists, including:
Gregg Allman, with a live version of his greatest southern rock classic, “Midnight Rider” –
Andy Summers – famed guitarist of “The Police” –
Mick Fleetwood – “Fleetwood Mac” co-founder and drummer
Jeff Healey – Canadian guitarist extraordinaire (“Angel Eyes”) –
Robby Krieger – original member of the legendary band “The Doors” –
Randy Bachman – guitarist/founder and singer for “The Guess Who” and “Bachman Turner Overdrive” (who wrote and performed the title track, “Born To Ride”) –
Brian Setzer – founder of the “Stray Cats” & “The Brian Setzer Orchestra” –
Todd Smallwood – lead singer/writer/producer for “The Mick Fleetwood Band”, formerly of Bachman Turner Overdrive and co-producer of this album –
Brian Ray – (current guitarist with “The Paul McCartney Band”)
Too Slim and The Taildraggers – (Seattle’s favorite blues band – currently topping the Billboard Blues Charts)
Jack Mack & The Heart Attack – America’s premier Rock and Soul Band – dePresleys – Norway’s newest sensation) –
The Knuckleheads featuring Val McCallum (new band led by one of LA’s top guitarists) – And an exciting new band now known as, “Love Riders” featuring producers Todd Smallwood and Andrew Kastner – (Chaka Khan, Aaron Neville, Natalie Cole) –

What more can we say? Grab your baby, get on your bike, put your headphones on, turn it up and ride.

–Andrew Kastner
American Road Entertainment, Inc.
dba American Road Records
456 S. Skyline Dr. Westlake Village, CA 91361
www.americanroadentertainment.com
americanroad@mac.com
Office: 805 373-1823 o mobile: 818 917-0200 o fax 866 314-4029

GINETTE BAILEY WINS 5TH ANNUAL WHEELS THROUGH TIME RAFFLE– Saturday, November 11, 2007 was a momentous day at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC. Over 1700 people gathered at the world-class museum for the 5th Annual Wheels Through Time Raffle. Each year, the museum raises funds by raffling off a motorcycle built at Wheels Through Time. Past winners have come from as far away as Texas and Illinois, and as close as Gatlinburg, TN. This year’s Grand Prize was a fully restored 1936 Harley-Davidson VLH brought back to life by museum curator and founder, Dale Walksler.

The raffle drawing is traditionally held at the conclusion of the Motorcycle Parade and Toy Run at the Wheels Through Time Museum. Over 1500 people were on hand, hoping that their name would be called. With only one winner to be picked, the eager crowd awaited anxiously until the ticket was drawn.

The lucky winner was Ginette Bailey, of Oxford, Massachusetts. Although Ginette was not present for the drawing, her enthusiasm was felt by onlookers, as the phone call was broadcast over the loudspeaker. “This is so amazing?.I’ve never won anything in my life,” shouted Bailey.

Ginette visited Wheels Through Time on August 30th, 2007, after learning about the museum online. Both her and her husband were visiting the Smoky Mountains on what they called “the ride of their lives”, and made the museum a top priority on their list of things to do. “The museum was spectacular! I was particularly impressed with the new Women In Motorcycling exhibit,” said Bailey. “That’s were I spent most of my time.”

After a great tour, Ginette decided to take a chance on the beautiful red and black Harley-Davidson raffle bike in museum foyer. She decided to buy one ticket, and after almost 3 months, that decision would prove to be one she wouldn’t regret.

Ginette is a member of the Chrome Sisters, a Massachusetts-based women’s motorcycle association that was founded three years ago. Bailey was integral in the formation of the group, which now boasts over 30 members from Massachusetts and surrounding states. The Chrome Sisters’ mission is to unite all women motorcycle enthusiasts for recreation, education, mutual support, and recognition, and to promote a positive overall image of motorcycling. For more information on the Chrome Sisters, visit their website, located at www.Chromesisters.com.

Congratulations, Ginette, and Happy Riding!

BIKERNET CHRISTMAS GRAB BAG GIVE-AWAY–We’re going to the shipping store to buy 50 boxes. Then we’ll fill them with stocking stuffers from stickers, to books, T-shirts and posters. Each one will be packed with surprises for Bikernet Readers at Christmas. So go into our FREE contest area and give us any excuse to send you a package.

–Bandit

JIMS BIKERNET TOOL OF THE WEEK, EXTERNAL LOCK RING PLIERS– Easily installs and removes snap rings. This pliers?s jaws are scored on the outside to hold the snap ring securely.

Use with new snap ring (JIMSNo.11067 for 5-Speeds).
Instruction Sheet No.2362-IS.
No.2362 – Use on EVO & Shovel 1980-995-Speed. Use on Sportster? 1957-present.
Use on Buell? 1987-present.
Use on1999-05 FXD, 1999-06 FL and 2000-06 FXST.
Use on aftermarket 6-Speed.

Suggested Retail Price: $56.55

–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com

FORGE-TEC INTRODUCES THEIR FHO PROGRAM (FOR HARLEYS ONLY)–Oxnard, CA- Forge-Tec Motorcycle, an industry-leading manufacturer of high-end aluminum wheels and blanks supplier to many of the industry’s leading wheel manufacturers is proud to introduce a new and exciting wheel program called FHO (For Harleys Only) This program has been designed from the ground up exclusively for Harley-Davidson (circle R) Dealers.

Forge-Tec just kicked off the test program at the Daytona Beach Bike Rally and it was a total success. This program simply offers the Harley dealer 4 exclusive one-piece billet forged wheel styles, all designed with each one of H-D’s different bike models in mind.

Harley dealers are offered these four uniquely designed 3D wheels available in all popular sizes and applications (’84-’08?including ABS equipped models) and all have matching rotors and pulleys to display and sell. They can also buy any one of Forge-Tec’s 13 other wheel designs, but these can also be found at other types of bike shops. No FHO wheels will be found at a dealership except Harley-Davidson stores.

All FHO wheels will be kept in stock at Forge-Tec’s warehouse (only in the most popular sixes) and dealers orders will be shipped in record time?No more waiting 12-16 weeks for a set of wheels! These wheels are available in black powder coated, show polished, luxurious chrome and new for ’08, all styles (except the Legacy and the Nomad) will be available in our Midnight Series?black anodized finish combined with classic machining gives these wheels a totally “badass” look.

Mark Finnie, GM for Forge-Tec’s motorcycle division added, “All Forge-Tec Wheels come with a lifetime Structural and Two-Year Chrome Warranty. Our products are of the highest quality to mirror Harley-Davidson. Forge-Tec’s FHO Program Yields Attractive Margins for all Harley-Davidson dealers and is backed by an incredible customer service program.”

For further information on complete wheels and FHO’s special dealer pricing, please contact Forge-Tec Motorcycle directly at 888-367-4385. Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels and Accessories, 950 Richmond Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030. Dealer inquiries invited! www.forgetecmotorcycle.com

TRASK EFI SPORTSTER TURBO–If you think your Sporty is a gas now, you ain’t seen nothin’! Strap on one of these new Turbo kits just unleashed by TRASK PERFORMANCE and you’re in for a mind altering experience. TRASK, a world leader in the design and production of reliable, street worthy H-D turbo systems has developed a unique turbo package designed specifically for 2007 and 2008 EFI equipped Sportsters. Sold as a complete bolt-on kit, it can be installed by any competent HD mechanic.

Once installed the numbers are nothing short of astonishing. Try 113.3 HP at 6200 RPM with 110 Ft Lbs torque from an otherwise stock 2007, 1200R! Now those are some impressive numbers and they come on in a fashion that provides exceptionally smooth pulling power for both street and open road use.

Each kit comes with an highly modified Garrett GT Series turbocharger, billet plenum with built-in velocity stack, billet breathers, ceramic or chrome pipes, hi-flow injectors, and even a high performance clutch spring! No matter if you’re looking for a real street menace or more open road pulling power this new kit has you covered and then some. TRASK TURBO SYSTEMS retail for $4995.00.

Check out the entire line of TRASK Turbo systems at www.TurboYourHarley.com or call them direct on 623-879-8488 or 866 99 TRASK.

’06-’08 BASSANI PRO 2 INTO 1– Bassani has never been one to follow the competition and here’s a good example of what you can expect from their progressive attitude. Dubbed the PRO 2 INTO 1, this radical new system was developed for those looking for a power boost and aggressive styling. A bolt-on fit for all 2006 through 2008 Dyna models, these latest headers feature 1 3?4″ head pipes merging into a 2 1?2″ true reverse cone megaphone.

Each PRO 2 INTO 1 is fit with a removable baffle and fully polished billet aluminum end cap and they are available in chrome or optional black thermal coat. There is no mistaking the distinctive exhaust note of these unique pipes and the look let’s others know you’re serious about your bike’s performance.

Retail is $680.00 in chrome, call for pricing on the thermal coat. You can get all the details by calling 866-439-4287 or on the Web at www.bassanipipes.com

NEW PATRIOTIC ARTIST ON U-TUBE–Check out this artist on the you tube link below; he is truly amazing. www.youtube.com/v/QZFkZiwMLZ4

I am organizing an 85th Birthday Tribute to Carroll Shelby, (creator of the Cobra cars among other accomplishments) @ the NHRA Museum in Pomona for April 19, 2008. The plan is to have Michael Israel there, creating a portrait of Carroll, to be auctioned off later in the evening. Hold the date open and stay tuned for further details.

–George Hayward
PDL Packaging & Display Logistics
P(562) 697 6300
F(562) 697 6384
www.pdlpackaging.com
www.george@pdlpackaging.com

45 MAGNUM TRIBUTE BUILD ON BIKERNET–The 45 Magnum Time Bomb is a very cool scoot. I remember many years back there was a build in I think it was Chopper magazine where they did a very similar bike.

They had a photo of a big old boy holding the bike in his arms like it was a baby or maybe a prized shotgun. I don’t think they ever finished the series. Couldn’t keep the bottom end together. I think it was about 1969 are so.

Cool idea though and the Time Bomb looks to be screwed together a little better.

Keep up the good work,
–Big Bill

That bike was built by the mastermind behind Custom Cycle Engineering, Randy Smith. We dug up the shot and added it to the story. CCE is still cranking out all of Randy’s parts except for his sprung up, like old Triumphs. I’m still waiting.–Wrench

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PRO-BILLET FORKS– PRO-ONE offers one of the largest selections of custom front ends and components on the market. Available with fit with the popular MILLENNIUM trees shown here, they provide custom builders with the very finest in contemporary styling and road performance.

PRO-ONE forks feature hard chromed 41mm tubes in popular lengths, PRO-ONE chrome and black billet lower legs, contoured “Millennium” or “Thin” triple trees, custom flush mount axle, handlebar damper kit and all necessary hardware. These exclusive forks are available in a variety of styles. Smooth trees with or without directionals, select tube lengths and lower legs in Standard, Missile and Rocket styles.

The new front ends are set-up for single disc applications and are easily converted for duals with the use of a PRO-ONE dual disc conversion kit. PRO-ONE also offers their own universal fork stop and internal lock kits and tube and internal fork components.

Pricing starts at just $799.00. For complete details check them out on the Web at www.pro-one.com or call 800-884-4173.

BIKERNET ROAD RACING CORRESPONDENT INTERVIEWS DAVID ALDANA– I had the honor of meeting AMA Hall Of Famer David Aldana Monday night. He was the guest speaker at our Atlanta Norton Club meeting.

What a great guy. And quite a racing resume. Although most may remember him for his appearances in the classic motorcycle film “On Any Sunday”. David was the kid, #13, flat track BSA..but I most remember him for the scene where he is driving the white van, literally hanging out the open drivers door, over the hood, waving to the camera on the opposite side of the road.oh, yeah,with the cop car behind him!!!….Bbaaawwww!! Lights on I believe!

I asked him if he got a ticket..he said, “NO!…it was funny, when I realized what had happened and pulled over, they drove right past me! They must have been headed to another call or something”.Jeez, but it sure did look good on film! I also believe that was him in the closing scenes with Steve McQueen and Malcolm riding on the beach.

Our Club President David Brock noticed him while working corners for the AHRMA Motocross races at the Barber Vintage Festival. Mr. Aldana lives in the Atlanta area now, and agreed to attend. He is now a member and we hope to see more of him.

His racing resume is as follows: AMA Hall Of Famer, AMA Superbike Daytona Winner, 4 AMA Grand Natl Dirt Track wins, Pro Factory rider for BSA, Suzuki, Kawasaki (Eddie Lawson teammate), and Honda…World Renouned Endurance racer including 8 Hr Suzuka Winner, 24 hr Le man, and WERA NATL ENDURANCE CHAMPION

I got this shot of the web.his famous “Skeleton Leathers”.

APPAREL COMPANY FOR SALE, CHEAP–Do you know where I could advertise my company for sale? It is called Honey Ryder “Sweetest Ryde in Town”. We have women’s t shirts, hats, purses, jewelry, etc. Includes tent, gridwork, lights, etc to set up at motorcycle shows.

I am looking for someone to buy the remaining inventory, price is $10,000.00.

–Lori Rowell
813-641-3606

MRSA KILLS 1 IN 20 HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO HAVE THE INFECTION–One of every 20 (or 5 percent) of the roughly 368,600 patients treated in U.S. hospitals in 2005 for Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, died, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Most of the patients who died of this highly dangerous antibiotic resistant staph infection were elderly or low income. The death rate for hospitalized MRSA patients was higher than the 4 percent death rate for hospitalized tuberculosis patients, another potentially deadly illness.

AHRQ also found that:

Approximately 332 Medicare patients per 100,000 were hospitalized for MRSA compared to 184 Medicaid patients and 29 patients with private insurance. The rate for uninsured patients was 43 admissions per 100,000 people.

Men were more likely to be hospitalized for MRSA (107 admissions per 100,000) than were women (92 admissions).

People in the South were 27 percent more likely (113 admissions per 100,000) to be hospitalized for MRSA than those in the Northeast and Midwest (89 admissions per 100,000 population). People in the West fell in between (96 admissions per 100,000).

This AHRQ News & Numbers summary is based on data in Infections with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in U.S. Hospitals, 1993-2005, Statistical Brief No. 35. The report uses statistics from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, a database of hospital inpatient stays that is nationally representative of inpatient stays in all short-term, non-Federal hospitals. The data are drawn from hospitals that comprise 90 percent of all discharges in the United States and include all patients, regardless of insurance type, as well as the uninsured.

Source: AHRQ

–Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
www.accidentscene.org
info@accidentscene.org
(877) 411-8551 – toll free

Vickie teaches accident management to motorcyclists all over the country and arranges classes. It’s a good as any Red Cross accident class you could take. It could save your life. We should all take it.–Bandit

PROTECTION – STYLE – HARD CORE UTILITY– What does every biker need? Products that work as specified. In Bikernet’s Black Market we select products that we have tried. And the Torian Chopper Leathers’ products offer old skool style with thick leather that provides protection to the rider.

In addition, they come with the best zippers in the business so they work every time. These midnight-black jackets are designed with stash and zipper pockets. Torian keeps your stuff safe and away from probing eyes.Click here to see Bandit Approved Race Jacket from Torian Chopper Leathers.

–Jeff Najar
Horsepower Marketing

GERMANY’S CUSTOMBIKE 2007 SHOW COMING IN DECEMBER–GERMANY’S Custombike show is once again taking place at the Fair Center, Bad Salzuflen, between Nov 30 and Dec 2. The event, now in its third year, attracted more than 20,000 visitors in 2006.

For 2007, Custombike, which is being supported by Bikers News, Custombike and Dream Machines magazines, has lined up 20,000 square meters of exhibition space spread over three halls to house over 100 bikes entered in the Monster Bike custom show, with classes for Choppers, Cruisers, Streetfighters, Classics, Harleys and Japanese bikes. Further attractions include more than 200 trade exhibitors and a special display celebrating 105 years of Harley-Davidson history.

Running alongside the custom show will be a wall of death, tattoo artists and body painters, Miss Custombike 2007 competition, a motorcycle clothing fashion show and a live bike build.

Once again the display area outside the show hall will feature a Burn-Out Christmas Party, with Streetfighter riders lighting up the night as they spin tires up and lay down rubber on the tarmac. For those who do not want to destroy tires there is also the chance to win a bike tour of the USA, a Hyosung GV 650 Sportcruiser and a Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star.

CUSTOMBIKE 2007

Bad Salzuflen, GERMANY
Tel: +49 (0)621 483 610
Fax: +49 (0)621 483 6154
E-mail: mail:info@custombike2007.de
http://www.custombike2007.de

HINES COMES UP SHORT IN BID FOR RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH NHRA CHAMPIONSHIP–POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2007) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Motorsports rider Andrew Hines came up short in his bid for a record-breaking fourth NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle championship Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals.

Hines lost in the second round at the Auto Club Raceway, opening the door for Matt Smith to win the race and the 2007 Pro Stock Motorcycle championship.

Hines beat Shawn Gann and the Rae Girl Suzuki team in the opening round before losing to Antron Brown and the U.S. Army team in the second round. Hines fouled at the starting line, giving the race to Brown.

Hines went into the Pomona event as the category points leader and three-time defending champion. He was aiming to become the first rider in NHRA history to win four consecutive titles.

“I’m extremely disappointed,” Hines said. “This is very tough to swallow. I had the championship at my fingertips and I let it slip away. The whole day went through my head once I saw the win-light flashing in the other lane. I had seven seconds to think about the worst possible scenarios and those fears came true.

“Matt Smith and the entire Torco Racing team provided some great competition this season and they absolutely deserved to be in the championship chase. I just wish it had gone our way, but they worked very hard to earn the title this season.”

Screamin’ Eagle teammate Eddie Krawiec beat Matt Guidera and the Mohegan Sun Buell squad in the first round before losing to Chip Ellis and the Drag Specialties Buell team in the second round.

“I was very excited going into Sunday’s elimination rounds,” Krawiec said. “We had such an awesome bike and things were going very well. I thought we ran well all weekend and it was made even better by being the first rider ever to run a 6.99-pass at Pomona.

“Drew and I had the two quickest ETs of the first round and we were ready to go after the second round wins. It just didn’t work out that way. I made a mistake and my hand got stuck underneath the clutch lever and I suffered the loss because of it. I learned a valuable lesson and I know that won’t ever happen again.”

Hines qualified in the No. 1 position for the 21st time in his career with a track record ET of 6.956 seconds at 192.22 mph. Krawiec qualified in the No. 6 spot with a 6.972 at 189.90.

This was the first trip to Pomona for Krawiec.

“It was great to finally get to race at Pomona and also have some passes in the 6-second range too,” Krawiec said. “It would have been a nice way to end the season with a trip to the final round but I’m still proud of the way the bikes ran.”

Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said the team overcame many challenges just to be in the hunt for another championship.

“I think it’s incredible that the team has been so competitive for so many years,” Paluso said. “We had a lot of things go our way last year in order to clinch a third consecutive title and this year we just came up a little short. Matt Smith and his team were competitive all year and they put themselves in the perfect position to take advantage of our second round losses. “I still can’t say enough about the way our team and riders performed this weekend and all season. They are disappointed now but someday they will be able to look back and see what great things were accomplished this season.” While the team fell short of their winning goals, Krawiec said the event was still exciting.

“I was completely in awe at how many people were there all weekend,” Krawiec said. “The place was packed and you could feel the energy from the crowd. We had great support and the morale was good all weekend. It really helped our confidence going into eliminations and in general made the weekend more fun.”

Hines is already focused on what he can do to prepare for 2008.

BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Use to remove and replace wrist pin bushings without removing connectingrods from crankcases. Use JIMS? No.1284 Rod Holder tool.No.1051 – Use on all models except Twin Cam?.No.95970-32C – Use on 1999-2006 FL, 1999-2005 FXD, & 2000-2006 FXST.

–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com

BIKETOBERFEST COVERAGE AVAILABLE–We have just created a WebPage that has Pictures and Video from the 2007 Biketoberfest in Daytona, Florida.

There are hundreds of Pictures and 20 Videos of : Bruce Rossmeyer Harleys, Boss Hoss Motorcycles, Arlen Ness Motorcycles, Bikini Contest and more.

Click on the link below and We hope you enjoy.http://www.blingmaster.com/biketoberfestdaytona2007

MAYOR’S RIDE DONATES $30,000 TO STURGIS FIRE DEPARTMENT– STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Rally Department is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride, held Monday, August 6th during the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, raised $30,000 for the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department.

The Mayor’s Ride was created to be a funding source for the Sturgis Fire Department, a volunteer organization which plays a vital role in the Rally by not only keeping fire emergencies under control but also responding to accident scenes and other medical emergencies.

2007 Mayor’s Ride participants were joined by South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds, several state legislators, Sturgis Mayor Maury LaRue and local city council members on an escorted ride through some of the Black Hill’s most spectacular scenery on two lane roads. The group was welcomed by Superintendent of Parks, Gerard Baker, at Mount Rushmore, where they were treated to a private cultural performance and ended the afternoon at a sponsored lunch at Custer State Park Game Lodge.

“The Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department would like to again thank the Mayor and the Mayor’s Ride participants for the continued support,” said Fire Chief Ron Koan. “The funds generated annually from the Mayor’s Ride allows the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department to purchase equipment and provide professional volunteer firefighting services, which otherwise would be funded by taxpayers dollars. Because of events such as the Mayor’s Ride and other department sanctioned fund raising efforts, the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Sturgis, have been able to hold the actual tax based cost of fire protection in our community to less than $22.00 per resident annually.

“This is just another way that the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally benefits the community, stated Mayor LaRue. “We ask a great deal of our volunteer firefighters year round, but especially during the Rally and the weeks leading up to it. With the help of our sponsors and the generosity of the people who participated in the Mayor’s Ride this year, we were able to once again give the fire department much needed funding.”

The 5th Annual Mayor’s Ride was supported by presenting sponsor, Jack Daniel’s, with additional sponsorship support from Ford Motor Company – Built Ford Tough, Black Hills Harley-Davidson, the NBS Group, Black Hills Power, Budweiser, Alltel Wireless, Coca-Cola, Wild Hogs on DVD, Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, South Dakota Pork Producers – Pork the Other White Meat, Pierce/Medtec and PrairieWave Communications.

“It’s very gratifying for our sponsors to know that in a very key way, their support of the Mayor’s Ride provided such significant benefit to an organization that is so vital to this community,” said Sturgis Motorcycle Rally sponsorship agent, Ronda Gusinsky. “The Mayor’s Ride is a great event in and of itself, but it’s really a great feeling to know that due to these companies and the riders participating in the ride, over $30,000 was raised collectively through their various efforts to support the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department,” Gusinsky continued.

The 6th Annual Mayor’s Ride will be held on Monday, August 4th, 2008. Riders interested in participating can contact the Sturgis Rally Department at 605.720.0800, log onto the Sturgis Rally website www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com or email info@sturgismotorcyclerally.com

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HOUSE OF HARLEY 105 CELEBRATION PLANS–I was at a meeting last night at House of Harley in Milwaukee to plan some events for the Harley 105th anniversary celebration. “House” plans to have a theme each day of the event. On the first day (Aug. 27th) the theme will be Honoring Police Officers. 2nd day (Aug. 28th) will be honoring Military and Firefighters. The 3rd day (Aug. 29th) will be honoring Women. On this day they will feature Laura Klock, the fastest woman on a bagger.

Anyway, I thought about you and the fastest Panhead as well as Valerie Thompson http://www.bikernet.com/bonneville2007/ Do you plan to be here for the celebration?

I was thinking there will be a number of celebrities hanging around at House Of Harley as they role out their events and themes. They would make great biker news. See http://www.reunionbash.com/default.asp to see what they are developing as well as some shots from the 100th. They expect this bash to be as big as the 100th since H-D has sold 1.5 Million bikes in the past 5 years.

–Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
W246 S3244 Industrial Ln. A
Waukesha, WI 53189
www.accidentscene.org
info@accidentscene.org
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
(262) 521-2880 – local
(262) 436-0286 – fax

BELGIAN MASTER BUILDER WINS ARTISTRY IN IRON COMPETITION–Fred “Krugger” Bertrand owner of Krugger Motorcycles was crowned Master Builder Champion at the 2007 Artistry In Iron, Master Builders’ Championship held during the 7th annual Las Vegas BikeFest. Bertrand’s unique creation “Goodwood” was selected from among 20 master builder entries in the peer-judged competition. Each of the 20 builders voted for their top 5 favorites from the 20 bikes on display and Bertrand accrued the most points.

Bertrand who resides in Belgium brought “Goodwood” to the United States not just for the Artistry In Iron competition, but also to compete at the Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier in September.

“I have realized my dream to compete at Bonneville on a show bike,” commented Bertrand. And, then to win Artistry In Iron’s Best of Show as well is fantastic.”

Bertrand received $20,000 from Las Vegas BikeFest as well as the Champion’s trophy designed and built by Tribal Motorworks of Traverse City, Michigan. Hot Bike Magazine, sponsor of Artistry In Iron will feature Krugger Motorcycles and “Goodwood” in an upcoming issue.

The Las Vegas BikeFest Custom Bike Show sponsored by Tribal Motorworks and Meguiar’s was held on Saturday at Fremont Street Experience. There were over 100 entries in three classes – Radical, Custom and Semi-Custom.

Roger Goldammer of Goldammer Cycle Works brought his latest creation “Nortorious” and won the Radical Class. His margin of victory was only one point over Christian Dotson of Dotson Design who had his unique “no forks” motorcycle on display. Goldammer won $5,000 and both Goldammer and Dotson will receive automatic invitations to Artistry In Iron 2008.

The Custom class was won by Billy Swope of Reno, Nevada with his ’93 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic and the Semi-Custom class winner was Stacy Hawkins of Las Vegas, Nevada. Stacy displayed her “Diva Bike”, a 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe.

Special awards were also presented:
Best Chopper Eric Collins, Washoe Valley, Nevada
Best Paint Monte Moore, Littleton, Colorado
Best V-Rod Charlie Mitchell, Peoria, Arizona
Best Bagged Gary Hummel, Corona, California
Best Sportster Jason Sarratt, Mesa, Arizona
People’s Choice Freakshow Choppers, British Columbia, Canada

There were 300 vendors in the Las Vegas BikeFest Vendor Village and 34,408 bikers attended.

The next Las Vegas BikeFest will be October 2 – 5, 2008.

Las Vegas BikeFest is produced by Las Vegas BikeFest, LLC a joint venture of ConvExx and Full Throttle Events. Las Vegas BikeFest information is available at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com, or call toll-free 866-BIKEFEST (866-245-3337) or e-mail info@lasvegasbikefest.com.

ABATE OF CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL FUND– Most of you know about Richard Quigley’s winning battles in the California courts, and his battle lost to lymphoma.The continued success of the remaining four plaintiffs in the injunction against the CHP is crucial for California bikers and could set a precedent for the rest of the country.

I have official RIP patches, in memory of Richard Quigley. They are of superb quality, 3 1/2 X 7 inches, with black marrow border and 75% embroidered. All proceeds go to the ABATE of California Judicial Fund to help continue the fight in the courts. Here’s your chance to honor the memory of a true Freedom Fighter while contributing to the court challenge that could take the helmet law out in California. I hope you order some patches today.

Send check or money order to:
Tony Pan Sanfelipo
mark in memo: Quig’s RIP patch
100 E. Wisconsin Ave.
#1110
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Include your mailing address and how many patches you want @ $10.00 each. There are no shipping charges.

–Tony Pan Sanfelipo
Founder, BOLT

LONG DISTANCE RIDERS SITE–www.longdistanceriders.net New web site for long distance motorcycle certification site

–Jack
JACKP210@aol.com

KLOCKWERKS ROAD GLIDE WINDSHIELDS–Our new Road Glide style windshields will be able to ship Friday!! Our second round to Bonneville led to another record in SCTA ranks for Laura and WFB!

She was able to do 10 runs over the 141 mark and finally ended with a 146.279 record for the day going into a 10 mph headwind. You know firsthand what that can be like. The Windshield really works!

The infamous bagger wobble wasn’t prevalent at all this round, we have a patent pending on the windshield and its time to sell to everyone. The 8″ version works well for a solo rider.

The 12″ version works better in a constant passenger, rider situation. Let me know if you are doing any Road Glide stuff as we are very excited to let you try it out!

We now have the 180 Tire Kits for Baggers, a complete offering of new front fenders (NO Bondo required- our stampings are that good!), and of course the Double Back headers.

Bagger mania is running rampant in the frozen tundra of South Dakota!

The Flare Windshields are available through us direct at www.kustombaggers.com or any Drag Specialties dealer. Retail on all sizes and style is $169.95.

The bike looks GREAT on the cover of Cycle Source this month, Congrats again to your whole team!

–Brian and Laura Klock
Klock Werks
915 S. Kimball
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-3700

THE CONDER SAGA–Yesterday I flipped a quarter to see which car to get running…Now, don’t go blabbing to everybody, chances are I’ll run out of money again…

Come to think of it, I don’t have any to START with!

Here’s how it went…and yes, everything is still for sale AT WHAT IT’S WORTH.

Beautiful northern California day…drove down 116 to Sebastipol with this thing hangin’ out the back.

…like a GLOVE.

My front porch. The other car. …I could swear my porch is starting to lean a bit…must be the camera angle.

Pulled ‘er outside, oiled the frame and got everything ready to travel…

For the first time in a long time, I flipped a quarter to see which car to finish…It was SATAN. That’s the ONLY TIMEit’s ever been “tails”. Afterward, when we looked at the quarter, it was minted in 2000, which was the year we went toBakersfield and started ATF.

I’m scared to DEATH at the thought of driving the car…that’s GOOD I think…maybe it proves I’m still sane! –

Fuelers Forever,
— Tim

THE BAG DADDY FROM THE MARTIN BROS–The Bag Daddy , Martin Bros Bikes is Released an all new Bagger Piece , It has back from the dyno with 10.2 HP gain and 9 Ftlbs of torque. Bolt on exhaust with 02 bungs, fully shielded with a 3.5″ tip. We are in full production swing on these, contact us today to get some heading your way.

–Keith
972-709-2552
keith@martinbrosbikes.com
www.martinbrosbikes.com
www.martinbrosalloys.com

SARA LIBERTE ANNOUNCES NEWEST ADDITIONS TO HER PHOTOGRAPHIC SERIES–Liberte, a well-known and respected custom bike designer and photographer, will be releasing 4 new Images to be included in her Photographic series,” Builder and Machine”.

Builder and Machine” is Sara’s ongoing Fine Art series that focuses on Craftsmen. “Craftsmen are the rare breed, the dying breed. The craftsmen are the guys who can pretty much do anything like Metal fabrication, drawing, engineering, machining, wrenching, and fixing broken parts, painting, bodywork, along with mechanical knowledge etc. I set out to explore the true craftsmen in the motorcycle and automotive culture. Using my Image Fusion technique my goal is to create a portrait of each craftsmen combining a piece of who they are via their unique work.”

Topping the list is Jerry Covington of Covington’s Customs. “Jerry has such a unique style for each of his creations, you can see his creative thought in each bike he builds.” Sara states. Also in the line up is Jim Nasi of Jim Nasi Customs, “Jim has been a builder with a vision all his own for quite some time now, his sheet metal work just blows me away” explains Liberte. For something completely off the hook Sara has allowed color to come into play for her portrait of Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas. “How can you represent Rick Fairless without color, his palette is such an integral part of his work.” Expressed Liberte.

Also in the line up is Jimmy Shine from So-Cal Speed shop. “Jimmy and I have been in touch for a few years now, I have not seen a level of craftsmanship from anyone like I have seen from Jimmy Shine.” Liberte stated.

Due to several requests to purchase a print of the portraits Builder and Machine is available as a fine art poster print at www.saraliberte.com

Sara Liberte also offers limited edition Fine Art Photographs from her Image Fusion; Woman and machine series. The Pittsburgh artist has developed a limited edition run of only 150 prints of each image available in sizes 20″ x 30″ and 16″ x 20″.Sara’s Fine Art prints and signed copies of her book are available on her website at www.saraliberte.com. Dealer inquiries are welcome.

Contact info for Sara Liberte
www.saraliberte.com
sara@saraliberte.com
328 Perry Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15229
412/931-6205 412/400-3978

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK FROM SARA– “One Machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No Machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.”

-Elbert Hubbard.

CRAZY HORSE TO PUBLISH A NEW BOOK FROM MOTORBOOKS ON CUSTOM PAINTING, BANDIT TO WRITE FORWARD–The book is called The Custom Painting Idea book. It is a handbook for customers to learn about how to choose the right paint job, to learn about color and design and see many examples of custom paint on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. It also for the custom painter to help get ideas.

It is based on my very extensive reference file of custom paint idea photos that I have been taking for nearly 30 years.

So your forward needs to be about why custom paint can make or break a vehicle. Make it quick, clean and smooth. You’re burnin’ daylight, goddamnit.

–JoAnn
Crazy Horse Painting
www.crazyhorsepainting.com

BIKERNET PHOTO ART EXHIBIT OF THE WEEK–Hardcore or RUB – Biker, are you in?Suck Bang Blow – Myrtle Beach ’07

Live it up,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
whiplash@photo.net

LUCKY DEVIL IN HOUSTON STILL AT IT–Here is a shot of the latest conversion through the shop. I have to finish assembling the Nightrain chop over the next week and then I will turn my attention to finishing the Fat Boy frame work, so I can get Sin Wu’s bike locked down on the frame table for a little fun.

I’ll fill you in on the show info later but it was nice to have some extra time in the shop.

LADIES ONLY GARAGE PARTY THIS SUNDAY–Our Garage Party Event is designed to introduce women to the fun of motorcycling and provide them with “inside information” on how to enter the sport.

So, if you’re interested in attending or know a woman that might be. Invite them and come to City Limit’s Harley-Davidson on Sunday, November 11th from 1 to 4pm for this great event.Please RSVP to Jo at (888) 400-HOG1

Chicagoland’s All New City Limits Harley-Davidson
2200 N. Rand Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
888.400.HOG 1
www.citylimitshd.com
Chicagoland’s Biggest, Little Dealer!

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Yep, it’s California Bike Week beginning right fuckin’ now in Los Angeles, in fact I rang the bell to start your engines, I think, or did I dream that? It’s mostly happening in Pomona at the fairgrounds, but parties are popping up in Beverly Hills, Universal City Walk, on Wilshire at the Peterson Museum and at Glendale H-D.

I remember the old days, partners flying out from all over the country for Love Ride Parties. We split lanes across Hollywood freeways from one party to the next until out of towners were scared shitless and girls were passing out. What’s a few thousand bumpers at 100 mph?

Just returned from the Sucker Punch Sally New Model Launch in Arizona. This group has hit the nail on the head, and you’ll see all the new models in the next couple of weeks. Journalists were on hand from most of the country’s mags including American Iron, The Horse, Cycle Source, Dealer News, American Dealer News, Motorcyclists and Thunder Press. Oops, I missed Courtney and his English partner from Hot Bike and Street Choppers. We had a helluva time riding the various models, playing horseshoes in the dirt, Titty Bars and warm sunlit roads in the desert. Can’t beat a light agile rigid that respects the traditions of the first choppers.

More on the ride and Knockout Motorcycles at the end. The reports are in and confirmed. The industry is coming back. We’ve seen what folks call a cleansing of our niche industry in the grand scheme of American Society. The tide has now turned. Business is picking up. Events are even feeling the buzz. Let’s rock and ride. No one will ever stop us from building choppers or riding like maniacs across the desert. Let’s hit the news:

SUCKER PUNCH NEW DEALER AT MICHAELS MOTORCYCLE WORKS–We have recently signed on with SuckerPunch Sally’s and will be having an Open House January 12, 2008 when our first eight bikes are delivered. We are also having a Grand Opening April 5 with a ride April 6. We would love to have you here for one of these, especially since you were at my first Grand Opening in the ’70s!

We are also working on a logo for a rally here in Woodland Park, CO honoring the military in August 2008. Could you help with some artwork for the logo?

–Michael GATT
info@michaelsmotorcycleworks.com

BIGTWIN BIKESHOW, NETHERLANDS READY TO ROCK– Bigtwin Bikeshow, Netherlands gearing up for biggest yetNEXT weekend will see the 16th annual Bigtwin Show (formerly known as Motorsale) open its doors on Friday November 9th for three days packed with custom action for consumers in The Netherlands and beyond.

The event, held at the AutoTron facility at Rosmalen, near Eindhoven, has long been one of the most popular custom events in Europe, and is regularly supported by an exhibitor community that includes custom shops and bike builders from the domestic Dutch market and elsewhere in Northern Europe, along with most of Europe’s distribution majors.

Indeed, for several years now the event has hosted Zodiac International’s annual dealer show, with many of Zodiac’s American (such as S&S Cycle) and other international vendors taking part in support of their product lines.

This year also sees the event becoming an Official World Championship Affiliate for the first time, which means that in addition to generous cash and parts prizes donated by bike show sponsor Zodiac and selected of their vendors (Snap On and Harrison Billet Brakes among them), sponsoring Dutch custom bike magazine Bigtwin will send the Best In Show winner to compete against the world’s finest builders at the 5th annual Official World Championship at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally next summer.

Last entries for bikes are now being taken, and all enquiries can be directed to Margot Gerritsen …
mailto:bikeshow@bigtwin.nl
www.bigtwinbikeshow.nl

DEFENDING AMERICA ‘S HONOR–When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.He answered by saying, ‘Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.It became very quiet in the room.Then there was a conference in France where a number of international engineers were taking part, including French and American. During a break one of the French engineers came back into the room saying ‘Have you heard the latest dumb stunt Bush has done? He has sent an aircraft carrier to Indonesia to help the tsunami victims. What does he intended to do, bomb them?’

A Boeing engineer stood up and replied quietly: ‘Our carriers have three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people; they are nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore facilities; they have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000 people three meals a day, they can produce several thousand gallons of fresh water from sea water each day, and they carry half a dozen helicopters for use in transporting victims and injured to and from their flight deck.. We have eleven such ships; how many does France have?’

Once again, dead silence.

–from Len Wurman

MD ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX–THE MD cycle control box from Custom Chrome is claimed to be one of the smallest units on the market. It allows the use of push buttons for functions such as hi-low beam, turn signals left and right, horn and has an option for a starter button. The unit can be used with conventional or LED turn signals.

Due to its size it can be installed almost anywhere on the bike; dimensions are 50mm x 45mm x 21mm.

Continuing the small scale theme is the MD mini solid state relay for hi-low beam. The small solid state relay for use with push buttons to switch between hi and low beam can be installed inside the headlight and switches from low to high beam at the touch of a button. Dimensions are 30mm x 30mm x 15mm.

CUSTOM CHROME USA
Tel: 408 778 0500
E-mail:
info@globalmotorsportgroup.com
http://www.customchrome.com

CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE
Tel: +49 (0)671 888 880
E-mail: info@customchrome.de
http://www.custom-chrome-europe.com

LOVE RIDE RUN FROM LIFESTYLE CYCLES IN ORANGE COUNTRY, RIDE WITH THE BEST– NOVEMBER 11th, 20078:00 AM: MEET AT LIFESTYLE CYCLES
1534 N. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806
KICKSTANDS UP: AT 10:01 AM!

It’s time for the 7th Annual LifeStyle Cycles’ Ride to the Love Ride! This year it’s going to be a FREE event! That means a huge free breakfast, free entertainment, music and of course, the ride out to Love Ride 24 in Pomona!

We’ll have raffle tickets for sale for an opportunity to win GREAT PRIZES, a 50/50 drawing and much more, so make your plans now to come out to LifeStyle Cycles on NOVEMBER 11 at 8:00 AM for breakfast and fun, and then it’s KICKSTANDS UP AT 10:01 AM as we get on the road to the Love Ride! Tell all your friends, and we’ll see you on the 11th of November!

–CALL LIFESTYLE CYCLES
(714) 490-0155

GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST MOTORCYCLE SHOWS OF THE SEASON–Check out the NEW 2008 models at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota coming to the Long Beach Convention Center on December 7-9, 2007.

Check with Advanstar for the International show in your area.

S&S ANNOUNCES MATT SMITH WINS POMONA NHRA AND CHAMPIONSHIP– LA CROSSE, WI (November 8, 2007) S&S? Cycle announces Matt Smith on his Torco Racing Fuels Buell?, powered by an S&S 160ci Billet Pro Stock engine, has won the number one plate in NHRA POWERade Championship Pro Stock Motorcycle Drag Racing during the Pomona, California event.

In the season-ending race, the title was down to the wire. Of the four eligible riders to carry the number one plate home, Chip Ellis, Peggy Llewellyn and Matt Smith were riding S&S 160ci Pro Stock powered bikes, with Andrew Hines on his Harley rounding out the four.

“This season was a huge success for S&S, G2, and all the S&S-powered Buells,” said S&S President, Brett Smith. “A few years ago, the board felt we should immediately begin competing at the highest level in drag racing. In fairly short order, S&S power was able to bring home a championship!” Smith went on to say, “I cannot thank Matt Smith-the newest POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion, Chip Ellis, Peggy Llewellyn, Matt Guidera, Hector Arana, Chris Rivas, Junior Pippin, Tom Bradford, Michael Ray and the teams for their support of S&S and our race products. I would like to extend a special thanks to G2 for all the hard work they have put into not only their own Drag Specialties team with Chip Ellis, but all the teams fielding our engines. Without G2, none of this would have been possible. My hat is off to George and Jackie Bryce, Ken Johnson, Derek Churchwell, Ruth Olson and the entire G2 organization. But I have special thanks for my dad, George Smith whose vision, personal commitment and sacrifice made this such a success for S&S and all of our S&S-powered teams!”

The weekend was exciting with Ellis, Smith and Llewellyn winning races throughout the qualifying rounds. Hines tripped a red light in the second round of eliminations, sending Ellis and Smith to round three, each against US Army Suzuki riders. Both Ellis and Smith won, eliminating Hines from the championship and assuring an S&S powered rider taking the number one plate.

“Matt Smith has proven to be one heck of a racer,” said George Smith. “He’s cutting good lights and he’s figured out how to get away from the starting line better than anyone else, and that’s how drag races are won. He proved that again this weekend, even though we were making more power with Chip’s bike, as shown by our back half and trap speeds. My hat’s off to him. Congratulations to him and his team for a job well done.”

“Seven bikes in the Pomona field of 16 were S&S 160ci Pro Stock-powered Buells. And the good news is that in addition to our team and the new national champion, Hector ‘The Hammer’ Arana, Matt Guidera, Peggy Llewellyn and Chris Rivas all had great seasons on S&S-powered Buells,” noted George Smith. “The S&S-powered Buell program distributed exclusively by G2, is alive and well.”

When the lights went green, Smith ended up winning with a 6.944 at 191.08mph to the 6.957 at 192.17mph Ellis ran.

Congratulations to Matt Smith on taking the number one plate, Chip Ellis on coming in at number three in the season and Peggy Llewellyn for scoring enough points for fourth in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racing. Be sure to look up the 2008 schedule and plan to get as many events as possible on your calendar now.

SHK MOVES TO WESTMINSTER–A busy month for SHK:We are moving the garage to Westminster.The “B-72” needs repair after rolled over by a truck.The Svenmeister will be featured in the January issue of Savage magazine.

The “Gobber” will be featured in the next Back Street Heroes issue.No word from The Horse magazine yet…keep your eyes out!BritChopper magazine also will publish SHK bikes soon.We also started with the “SHK STICKERMANIA” pages on our website. Check it out!http://www.svenmeisterhardcorekustoms.com/x1.htm

So long!
–Svenmeister
SVENMEISTER HARDCORE KUSTOMS
Svenmeister
PO Box 140358
Edgewater,CO 80214
United States
www.SVENMEISTERHARDCOREKUSTOMS.com

BIKERNET CHRISTMAS GRAB BAG GIVE-AWAY–We’re going to the shipping store to buy 50 boxes. Then we’ll fill them with stocking stuffers from stickers, to books, T-shirts and posters. Each one will be packed with surprises for Bikernet Readers at Christmas. So go into our FREE contest area and give us any excuse to send you a package.

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES COMES TO LIFE ON-LINE WITH NEW WEB SITE–Serving as the true epicenter of the Big Dog Motorcycles brand and experience, the fresh,redesigned website features 360-degree walk around views of the motorcycles, videos, movingimages, a reorganized accessories section, and an on-line virtual clothing and collectibles catalog

WICHITA, Kansas (November 1, 2007) – Big Dog Motorcycles?, the world’s largestmanufacturer of custom bikes, launched its newly redesigned website today featuring moreinteractivity, content, and user-friendly navigation that make the entire brand come to life on-line.

With the majority of Big Dog Motorcycles owners using the internet for research prior to theirmotorcycle purchase, www.bigdogmotorcycles.com, which attracts as many as 70,000 visitorsper month, plays an increasingly integral role in the motorcycle buying process, said PaulHansen, Marketing Director, Big Dog Motorcycles.

“The internet is the primary source of information for our buyers, much more than anybrochure, television or print ad, or any other traditional marketing medium, so we wanted tocapitalize on this new age of marketing,” Hansen said. “We wanted to provide a uniqueexperience that would connect customers to the lifestyle and product you get when you buy aBig Dog.”

Visitors to the site are immediately invited to watch videos, take a tour throughout the entiremanufacturing process, read company news, and, of course, check out the 2008 model line-up.

They will also discover other new additions to the website such as dramatic new visuallyengaging 360-degree views of every motorcycle, striking photography, as well as expandedfeatures and technical specifications. Visitors can also now download screen savers andwallpaper, read an e-newsletter, check out current job postings, dream with an on-line graphicscatalog, and browse through over 100 pieces of apparel and collectibles with just a single clickthanks to an all-new on-line clothing catalog.

Throughout the site, users can easily find their dealer through an all-new zip code locator, animportant move since the website is a top lead generator for the company’s network of over100 dealers.

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VICTORY KINGPIN BECOMES BAGGER–Six months ago we were delivered a stock 2006 black Victory Kingpin. It had maybe a few aftermarket bolt-on parts, but nothing to speak of for customization. The customer, a good friend, asked for a bike that would turn heads so we set forth on the KingPin face lift.

We sat down for a few hours and drew up the beginning plans for the Kingpin. Rod’s main objective and our biggest challenge was to have hard bags installed and to give it a low, fat look without losing the ability to ride a passenger.

The shop had to fabricate a mounting system that would be hidden by the bags and be strong enough to hold the bags and contents to the Kingpin huge rear fender.

Rod purchased a set of hard bags off a 2004 H-D that had been wrecked. The bags were torn up from the accident, but intact, and with all the hardware included for a $250.00 price tag, they were well worth repairing.

Rod also decided my idea to build a duel exhaust for the bike was what it really needed. I still wanted to take into account Rod’s desire to get the low rider look and to try and get the fat wide appearance from the back, so we designed and fabe’d out two 2″ exhaust pipes dumping out into 7.5″ x 2″ oval exhaust cans under the bags. We decided after our first trial run with the new pipes that the sound was too much; nice, but to much. So 2″x6″ baffles were installed to give it a nice roar and to, hopefully, keep Rod from receiving tickets everywhere he went in Denver. Of course we all have read of Denver’s new noise ordinances.

I went to work stripping down the KingPin to a motor and frame. We called up our friends at Meclec metal finishing in California and made an appointment for them to do their magic. Rod wanted Black Nickel and they were very helpful and got us right in. While the parts were away I went to work on shaving the rear fender and installing a recessed license plate holder with LED lighting. I repaired the bags and installed LED blinkers in the lids, white LED’s inside the bags (for those dark nights when you need a little light), and then of course the paint.

For the paint I started with black base coat and after a few hours of good set up time started the air brushing of the lightning and masking of 4 different colors of layered pearl ghost flames. Hours, I tell ya. Hours and hours of masking (did I say hours?)?. and then on went 4 coats of urethane clear, a little extra to give me some wet sanding and buffing ability. After the painted parts and the black nickel parts were installed, all we were going to need was a hot chick in a hot black outfit for some pic’s and the bike was out of surgery. We think the bike recovered well.

For more info contact: Rocky Mountain Custom Bikes, in Larkspur?Colorado. 719-659-8020.?My web sight ishttp://www.rockymountaincustombikes.com

BIKERNET OPEN FAMILY COUNSELING CLINIC–One day little Johnny heard a noise and peeked into his parents roomto check it out.

He opened the door to see his mom bent over the dresser and dad goingat it behind her. Johnny’s dad saw him and gave him a little wink asJohnny closed the door.

After business was finished Dad went to check on little Johnny. Heopened his bedroom door to find Grandma bent over the dresser andlittle Johnny going at it behind her.

Dad yelled, ‘Johnny, what the hell are you doing?!’

Little Johnny replied, ‘It’s not so funny when its your mom is it?!’

–from Rik

TURTLE WAX PROJECT FOR SEMA SHOW–Here’s something new we just finished up for Turtle Wax /Marvel Oil co..It started out as a 2008 H-D Sportster “Nightster”.We were giving one month to customize this bike.This will be on display at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas.

So take a look for yourself. We hope you guys like it.

–Desperado
Northside Choppers

SUCKER PUNCH SALLY’S HONORS ARMY COMBAT VETERAN WITH CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE AT BIKETOBERFEST 2007–SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ – October 31, 2007 – Christian Clayton of Sucker Punch Sally’s presented Army Combat Veteran Joe White with a custom motorcycle at The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse on Main Street in Daytona Beach, Florida, Saturday, Oct 20th. The bike was the culmination of eight months of hard work by Joe’s brother Johnny, a Bikernet writer. Johnny wanted to honor his brother for his service to the U.S. with a motorcycle and had originally planned on restoring a Sportster. A number of events happened and Johnny, with the help of Bikernet.com, got the word out that he was looking to build a bike and Sucker Punch Sally’s answered the call. They sent Johnny a pallet with a complete roller in addition to numerous other parts.

Johnny had purchased an 80″ evo motor and got a belt drive from BDL. J&P Cycle graciously supplied the transmission and Custom Chrome supplied a lot of essentials to get the final assembly done. Fabricator Kevin supplied a taillight at a good cost, and GP Leather sent a custom tooled leather seat. Christian Dotson of Dotson Design was enlisted to get a rendering of the bike done and Custom Design Studio did the paint.

Bikernet was an integral part of the build by providing readers with updates and also by supplying a wide-glide front-end. Initially Johnny was going to do all the assembly and fabrication, but just a few weeks into the build realized he would need some professional help. Johnny went to Kent Weeks of Lucky Devil Cycles in Houston and Kent was glad to help. Kent supplied numerous parts and helped with mock up, final assembly and painted the frames.

Sucker Punch picked up the bike in Houston and brought it to Daytona for the surprise presentation. Sucker Punch picked the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse on Main Street to partner with because there was always a crowd and they wanted to honor veterans. The presentation, although not a total surprise to Joe, went off without a hitch. He thought he was getting a partially built bike, so when he saw it was complete and ran, he was ecstatic. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

“Sucker Punch Sally’s has always supported the troops so when we were given this opportunity we jumped on it. It is great to see good hearted people like the White brothers and having finally met them I couldn’t think of a better guy to get it,” said Christian Clayton.

Sucker Punch Sally’s is a production motorcycle manufacturer specializing in old school, stripped-down motorcycles that are priced for the working man, starting at just $19,995. SPS was established in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2002, and in 2007 moved their manufacturing facility to Arizona to better service their customers. They now have eleven dealers across the United States where you can go to find a reasonably priced old school chopper or bobber. SPS attends at least six major motorcycle events each year, and their bikes have been featured in The Horse Backstreet Choppers, Easyriders, Street Chopper, V-Twin, Barnett’s, Sync Magazine, Ironworks, Cyclesource and Hot Bike.

You can visit Sucker Punch Sally’s on the Web at www.suckerpunchsallys.com or call them at (480)778-9500. For dealer inquiries contact Christian Clayton at Christian@suckerpunchsallys.com.

–J. Ken Conte

DREW’S BONNEVILLE EFFORT UNFOLDS–Another small piece of the Bonneville puzzle arrived today! The Engine.Jawa Model 870…The ONLY one like it in the U.S.!!!

Oh Yaaa! Things are starting to roll. Plus, they started on the new building on our property today.I just got a phone call from my son Clayton to give me an update.

Man these guys haul ass. A four man crew started at 9:00am this morning, and as of 5:00pmClayton said all the uprights are placed in concrete, and most of the perlins are in place.They should have all the trusses up by tommorrow.

If all goes well we will be having our Racers Christmas Party in the new barn.

–Drew

GIVE AN XB THE BLUES WITH NEW BUELL ACCESSORIES–MILWAUKEE (October 31, 2007) – New Hero Blue wheels and matching accessories allow owners of many Buell XB models to customize in this exciting color. All are original-equipment components that ensure proper fit and function.

The new XB Wheels – Translucent Hero Blue (P/N
G0110.02A8AYBX Front; $375.00 and P/N G0309.02A8AYBX Rear; $375.00) are finished with translucent Hero Blue powdercoat that has a high-gloss shine with unusual depth. Fits all 2003-later Buell XB models, except XB12X.

Add a matching Translucent Air Box Cover – Hero Blue (P/N M1224.3AJMBX; $206.00) with a black X-Guard to protect the finish when a tank bag is installed. Fits all 2006-later XB and 1125R models. For 2003-later Lightning models, Buell offers the Translucent Flyscreen – Hero Blue (P/N M1600.1AJAMBX; $59.95). Both the Air Box Cover and Flyscreen are made of see-through Translucid material exclusive to Buell that lets the mechanical details under the bodywork be visible.

For 2003-later Firebolt models, Buell offers Translucent Blue Windscreen (P/N M0600.02A8MBX; $59.95) injection-molded to original-equipment specifications for a perfect fit, color-matched to the Hero Blue wheels and airbox cover.

For additional information on Buell Accessories, see your local Buell dealer or visit the Buell website at www.buell.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.

SPIKE, THE ’05 TRIUMPH ROCKET–Spike is what I call my ’05 Triumph Rocket lll..He has been lowered an inch and a half front and rear,has had front and rear fenders bobbed. Seat cut down in all dimensions and recovered. Stock exhaust replaced with a Hooker muffler from an old system on my old S&S custom. The black forks are actually covered with vinyl, the bugs slide right off. Motor has a PC111 and triple K&Ns right on the throttle bodies. The original air box under the seat is now a beer cooler and holds a 6 pack and drains the ice water through a windshield washer pump out the right side. He’s always peeing on harleys..TeHe. Iam guessing right around 152HP and 158 Torque.Ive got his weight down to 730 lbs from 802..Will pull away from S&S 124s to about 145 MPH when the limiter hits..And i ain’t messing with the limiter.Can’t hang on now..Stock rear tire is a 240 that only lasts about 6000 miles.All paint work by me.Been painting Harleys most of my life. I have many more picts.I can send if you like..JackJohn Pritchard busajack@hotmail.com

IT’S GETTING TOWARD THAT TIME–When you are making out your Christmas card list this year,please include the following:

A Recovering American soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001

COMPLIMENT FROM BIKERNET READER–Thanks for taking the time to answer my forward. I amsure you get a lot of email and I certainly did notexpect a reply. I really enjoy all of your work andespecially Bikernet and more recently your Utube stuffabout Bonneville. Keep up the good work. No need toreply as I know you are busy.

–JC

HANSEN DAM RALLY BIGGEST YET–This past weekend saw the BIGGEST Hansen Dam Rally ever,over 650 bikes. I was one of the bike show judges. I’ll send a full report shortly.

–Paul

DESTINATION BIKER CITY–First off I want to congratulate you on your very successful website. I know as an enthusiast I go to it often, and find it informative and current. I will make this brief since I know how busy your day can be. Thank you for taking your time to check out this email about our newly released DVD called “Destination Bike City”. We would like to have our DVD feature posted on your website. Please advise how we can make this happen. Another idea is to post your link on our website and you do the same for our link on your website. The demographic content of this film is entertaining for the whole family, and both metric and Harley-Davidson? touring markets.

Attached is the image of our DVD cover, and body content that describes our DVD film.

Feel free to view some trailers we have posted on our website www.destinationbikecity.com

–Chuck Williams

A BLAST FROM THE PAST–Do you long for that look of the 1930s? Headwinds, the leader in custom headlights, introduces their 5-3/4-inch Tomahawk. This billet aluminum housing features a classic-style clamp ring with a convex lamp for a round-front, short-back look that will take you back in time.

They are now available in chrome or polished aluminum. Made in the USA by Headwinds.

Contact Headwinds at 626-359-8044 or online at headwinds@headwinds.com. See their website at www.headwinds.com.

FIRST AND AMAZING MOTORCYCLE RUN FROM PUERTO RICO TO HAITI–We left San Juan yesterday afternoon, over a dooming downpour, I mean, heavy-duty tropical rain.Our direction pointed us towards the West side of the island, and the ferry that would take us over the Dominican Republic.The 100 mile trip was not exactly a brochure paradise deal, but we made it.Once we loaded the bikes and ourselves into the ferry, we ended up at the buffet style restaurant, tired and hungry. I tell you, the 14 bucks per plate, was well worth it by the time we finished…

We met a group from various points in Puerto Rico who belonged to the Urban Rescue unit. They were heading over to DR, to help the people of Bonao bring medicines, clothing, food and their expertise, after the massive flooding that TS Noel delivered.We all ended hanging out at the various bars and clubs aboard the ferry, harrassing the girls, joking, just having fun and watching time go by.

Early this morning (Nov 8th) the ferry finally docked and we were the first ones to haul vehicles out (the bikes); The whole procedure was described as dreaded, time and time again, ended up being a breeze. At the customs exit we were met by our friend Vital and Jungi. We promptly became part of the anarchic driving typical of this place. The early morning ride thru the Malecon (the road fronting the ocean) was exciting, since you are riding in a different place and country, plus the avoidance of every single kind of vehicle that seems to be on the road to target us, normal chaos… which I love.

Tomorrow morning we are heading over to Port Au Prince in Haiti, it’s a 7 hour trip, which I know for certain will be overflowed with tales and adventure.

Meanwhile, tonight, we are meeting at the Nativos clubhouse and after we will be touring the local bars and night spots for certain mayhem.

I will try to report again tonight, or at least tomorrow when we finally make it to Haiti.

–Jose de Miguel

LONESTAR RALLY SUCCESS AT EVERY LEVEL–The City claimed near 500,000.The place was packed.In my opinion this is one of the top three events in the country.It deserves to be on the must do rally list.

I did not see a single bike pulled over by the cops. No unnecessary arrest. No BS by the City.Open containers okay.Body painting okay.

Zero Tolerance for burn outs and wheelie’s (fine with me I am tired of smelling burnt rubber from burnouts they never impressed me)

It really was a fun event in a great city.

–John Green
Easyriders Event
Lonestar Partner

THAT’S IT FOR PRE LOVE RIDE ACTION–After all the action with the Sucker Punch Gang I rolled over to Knockout to see Captain Ralph and attend the first ever viewing of WarBird, a television production of Ralph Randolph and the Knockout Team building a bike to support the Commemorative Air Force. The show was cool and is due to be aired on a cable channel network in early ’08. They took a bone stock H-D Softail and build a sweet rendition of a P-51 Mustang fighter.

The bike is destined to be raffled off to support the Commenorative Air Force and displayed at six air shows and the Reno Air Races in addition numerous motorcycle events. The knockout team plans to build a series of bike renditions of historic fighters like the B-17. Bikernet and Hot Bike Magazine are both supporting his efforts. The bike will be featured on the cover of Hot Bike Shortly. Watch for it.

We are also working with True Track on two tech and modifications to the True-Track technology for ’07 and ’08 Dyna Glide models. Watch for the techs in the next couple of weeks. I currently have three maybe four green feature bikes to publish. I don’t know if I’m headed into a stretch of bad luck, too much Sushi wasabe, St. Patrick’s Days blues, pre-Christmas season mistletoe or a case of Yaegar Mister. You be the judge when you see the bikes.

Saints MC rolled in for Lunch. Three members of the Saints, including the Prez, my son, rode to the Bikernet Headquarters and kidnapped me for a late chow. My son rides a modified hot rod Dyna, one brother straddled a blacked out, late model FLH and the other patch holder, Nick was riding a Saxon Black Crown. We almost rode up to LA ChopRods, but ran outta time. For the first time my kick-only Shovel was hard to start. Goddamnit.

Have a helluva weekend,

–Bandit

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NORTH AMERICA’S LEADING CLASSIC CAR AUCTION HOUSE CONQUERS BRITAIN WITH RECORD $38 MILLION UK SALE– RM Auctions in association with Sotheby’s broke records in their inaugural London sale. 85 cars were sold in London’s Battersea Park in an exciting seven-hour auction, including a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster from the Bernie Ecclestone collection, which at $8.25 million, became the most expensive Mercedes-Benz road-going car ever sold at auction.

London, England (November 1, 2007) – More than 85 outstanding cars were offered for sale last night in Battersea Park in a headline-grabbing extravaganza visited by many of the world’s most important car collectors and celebrities – a fitting start for RM Auctions’ first sale in the British capital. RM Auctions European Managing Director, Max Girardo said: “After our highly successful Ferrari sale in Maranello in May of this year, we are now in London where some of the most expensive cars in the world are bought and sold and where collectors and enthusiasts define the pulse of the European classic car world.”

RM Auctions kicked off their first London sale with a “Roaring Twenties” preview party attended by more than 1,000 VIP guests, a large number of whom turned out in top-hats and tails, whilst the ladies sported beads, flapper dresses and feathers befitting of the elegant, glamorous and stylish theme.

The star of the auction was undoubtedly the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster from the Bernie Ecclestone collection, which was raised 15 feet in the air to dramatic music, and finally coming to rest above the auctioneer. Following a fierce round of bidding in a room stunned into absolute silence, the bidding stopped at a staggering $8.25 million.

An astounding and unprecedented 800 bidders from all over the world filled the Battersea Evolution centre for RM’s first London auction. Next to the 540K Special Roadster, the Mercedes-Benz SSK comfortably broke the magic million achieving $2.5 million when auctioneer Peter Bainbridge called the magic words “for the first time, for the second time, sold!”

From the Abba Kogan collection, the 1931 REO Racing Car, raced extensively in Argentina in the 1930s by local hero Ernesto Blanco, fueled a frenzy of telephone bidding from Argentina which only ended when the original estimate was doubled to $929,473. George Harrison’s star attraction, the silver 1964 Aston Martin DB5 sold for an excellent $464,736.

The ultra low 1966 Ford GT40, achieved a high bid of $2,044,842 while the fabulous BMW 507 Roadster, one of less than 260 ever produced, brought an impressive $894,618.

But not all cars on offer the crisp London evening required a large bank account. The first entry of the day, a 1964 Ford Anglia Deluxe Saloon, was bought for $11,618. Acquired in the 1990s by Formula 1 impresario Bernie Ecclestone, this car may well be – next to Harry Potter’s similar transport in “The Chamber of Secrets” – the second most famous Ford Anglia in existence, and with provenance from its famous recent owner, might even become more valuable over time.

By the close of the evening, RM Auctions’ co-founder Rob Myers said: “We are thrilled with this most satisfying start of our new European business here in London.

RM Auctions is now already looking ahead to its next European auction, returning to the home of Ferrari in Maranello, Italy on May 18, 2008. Guests and bidders in London were allowed a glimpse of what RM is offering next year. The star of the forthcoming May sale is a rare and ultra-desirable Ferrari 250GT California Spyder, one of the most valuable of all road-going Ferraris. One of less than 100 California Spyders produced between 1957 and 1962 in a variety of specifications, this LWB covered headlamp version is estimated at $4,300,000 – $5,700,000.

PRODUCTION OF 1125R LAUNCHES NEW ERA OF BUELL SPORTBIKES– EAST TROY, Wis. (November 1, 2007) – The Buell Motorcycle Company celebrated a major milestone this week as it started up a new age of sportbikes with the production of the first Buell 1125R motorcycle at its factory in East Troy, Wis.

Turning a new corner into the superbike category, the all-new Buell 1125R delivers a true balance of street and track performance. Designed with a passion for the elements that have defined Buell motorcycles for 25 years, the 1125R offers power, handling and agility that will take riders to a new level of sportbike riding. The 1125R joins the XB and Blast as a third Buell motorcycle platform. The first 1125R motorcycles are expected to arrive at U.S. Buell dealers in November. The serial number one Buell 1125R will become part of Buell’s history, saved for the Harley-Davidson Museum, which opens in 2008.

“Seeing the first 1125R come off the line marks the start of a significant new era for everyone at Buell,” said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. “The 1125R is designed and built from the rider down to take Buell to a new performance level. As we look forward, we will continue to embrace and enhance our fundamental vision of motorcycle design that offers the ultimate riding experience.”

The Buell 1125R experience begins with power, and adds an artful combination of engine performance, precise-and-agile handling, advanced aerodynamics, and superior rider environment and control. Packaged with distinctive styling that leaves many mechanical components exposed, the 1125R leads with an all-new front fairing and radiator cowling which provides superior aerodynamics, rider comfort and efficient air flow. The 1125R delivers race-inspired agility and handling, while holding to the three principles of the Buell Trilogy of Technology – chassis rigidity, low unsprung weight and mass centralization.

The Buell 1125R Helicon engine is a new 1125cc DOHC V-Twin, the first liquid-cooled engine to power a street-legal Buell motorcycle. The Helicon engine is rated at 146 crankshaft horsepower, and is designed to deliver optimized usable power. Its V-Twin design retains the styling and character that has always defined the Buell riding experience.

Buell will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2008 with special motorcycle badging, as well as a variety of events July 2-6, 2008 in Wisconsin. (see www.buell.com for more details)

For the Buell dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com

U.S. CHOPPERS UPDATE–We are going to revamp the entire website from A-Z. For those of you who are already signed up with us and doing business, we would like to include you on our website as an authorized dealer or certified builder.

Please e-mail us your shop info (website address, physical address, phone number, shop name, contact name etc) and any pics of your U.S. Choppers build. An example is provided below.

We will review your photo’s and info for our new site and do our best to help promote the growth of your shop.

Please send small photo’s as we don’t want to crash our server. We will get back to you for larger photos for the site at a later date.

If you are a retail client and would like to submit photos of your U.S. Choppers build, please don’t hesitate to send a shot to us!

We look forward to serving your best interests in the future and look forward to helping promote your business.

If you are not currently signed up and would like to- send us an e-mail with your interest. We have an all new 2008 rolling chassis coming to market by Dec 1st…. it will tickle your old school fancies.

Thank you all for your help and support in the past years,

–Rick Krost
U.S. Choppers
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Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-546-4699
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HEART O GOLD SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHARITY RIDE SUCCESS–Dublin Mob HEART O GOLD Special Olympics Charity Ride We want to thank our friends, sponsors and supporters for a very successful event. We couldnt do it without you.

We hope to do this again next year, see you there.

–DMC

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BIKERNET HOT BIKE BAGGER AND MIKE COLE BAGGER BUILD TO BE COVERED ON BIKERNET– Here we go; the frame is a Rolling Thunder-4″out, 6″up w/curved legs, 40 deg. rake, front 10″ over Rolling Thunder Springer, Avon Tires, Renegade wheels, Chrome Tahoe, also the rotors, and belt pulley.

The handlebars are also Rolling Thunder, w/integral gauge cups, and Dakota Digital gauges. The hand and foot controls were supplied by JayBrake with a juice clutch master cyl. and the switch housings included also. It has Bert Baker’s DD-6 tranny, Cycle Electric charging system, and I’ll use Grandeur Cycles lock-up clutch. A TP Engines 121 show polished powerplant is on the way.

Supertrapp is going to custom bend the exhaust system when the time is right. The battery and rear fender came from Aaron at Big Boar. The gas tank, side covers, front fender, and bags are being made by Mike Cole. House of Kolor is behind all the paint, primer and sparkle to make this baby shine.

I’m trying to get in touch with Danny Gray to do the seat, as he has done my seats for many years. The jury is still out on the brakes. I have talked to 360 Brakes about this project, but at this time, we’re still lookin for an answer from them. I’ll also do the paint (Candy Red) and graphics. This is a short rendition. Hang on for techs and weekly reports.

BREAK OUT THE CAPTAIN MORGAN–Ever since I returned from the islands I drink Captain Morgan Rum or any exotic spiced rum I can get my hands on. It keeps me in the mood for tropical sex and rides along the coast. There’s colorful paper umbrellas all over the goddamn place.

My 85-year-old Ma is headed on, maybe, her last major trip and she’s pissed. She’s spending three weeks in India. Alison, 5-Ball number four, is currently in Bangalore and reports that it’s a slum, so I got concerned and contacted all the Bikernet Biker Reporters in India. We currently have three young riders in Mumbai and other parts of India, who submit ride stories and fiction. We immediately went on line and checked her accommodations. It’s all 7-Star Hotels and she has an Australian guide.

We’ll let you know how it goes. She’ll be tough to tolerate when she returns. She’s not accustomed to sitting around, knitting. She was in the shop recently and complained about her E-bike, we were trying to sell. “It never got dusty in my garage,” she snapped and I ducked under a welding hood. “Is the battery charged? Don’t let it go down.”

“Good god, Ma,” I snapped back. “I’m trying to build the World’s Fastest Panhead.” Did I really say that? Okay, so here’s a portion of the feature line-up for next week while I fly to Phoenix to ride the new Sucker Punch Sally model for 2008. We’ve got ride tales from India, antique Triumphs from Southern California, True-Track techs for Dyna Glides, lotsa green bikes, and starving GOB from the woods near the Contential Divide, a Helmet fight story, a Tbear feature on a 45 Magnum, with a Sportster top end, and Johnny is working on the Smoke Out coverage while I write the Hawaiian Pro Street Saga. Hang on.

Ride Forever,
–Bandit

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