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COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists

FALLEN FREEDOM FIGHTER It is with deepest regret that we report the death of Marty Schultz, ABATE of Maryland state director, who was riding home on the morning of August 30th after picking up his bike at a shop when he was struck and killed by the driver of a Jeep Liberty who ran a stop sign, violating the 44-year old rider?s right-of-way.

?Since that time there has been considerable speculation in print and heard over the airwaves about whether or not he was wearing a helmet,? said ABATE of Maryland in a prepared statement. ?Yes, in fact he was wearing a helmet that came off during the collision or its devastating aftermath. The focus should not be on the helmet, which in many cases provides little or no protection. A helmet can become dislodged or come off during a collision; which is precisely what happened in the collision that took Marty’s life. Instead, shift the focus to what happens before an accident occurs and strive for accident prevention.

Legislation advocated by ABATE of Maryland, Inc. during the 2006 session of the Maryland General Assembly sought to increase the penalties for right-of-way violations that result in serious injury or a fatality.

The National Coalition of Motorcyclists and the motorcyclists rights community extend our sincerest sympathies to the officers and members of ABATE of Maryland and the family and friends of Marty Schultz for their tragic loss.

?Another Freedom Fighter falls in the line of duty, thanks to one of the many irresponsible motorists out there,? said Tiger Mike Revere, ABATE of Oklahoma state director and member of the NCOM Board of Directors, who further expressed a sentiment shared by our entire board; “I’m sick and tired of burying my Brothers and Sisters for America’s right to drive stupidly!”

NHTSA REPORTS RISE IN MOTORCYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN DEATHS An increase in motorcycle and pedestrian deaths contributed to an overall rise in highway fatalities in 2005, reports the U.S. Department of Transportation?s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the federal agency, the total number of fatalities rose 1.4 percent from 42,836 in 2004 to 43,443 in 2005.

Acting Secretary of Transportation Maria Cino noted that a 13 percent increase in rider fatalities from 4,028 in 2004 to 4,553 in 2005 and an increase in pedestrian fatalities from 4,675 to 4,881 offset an overall decline in highway deaths.

In 2005, new motorcycle and scooter sales topped the one-million level for the third straight year, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, and increased from 1,063,00 in 2004 to 1,116,000 in 2005, marking 13 straight years of increased sales.

Cino added that the number of people injured in motor vehicle crashes declined 3.2 percent from 2.8 million in 2004 to 2.7 million in 2005. Passenger vehicle occupant fatalities also dropped by 451, from 31,866 in 2004 to 31,415 in 2005, the lowest level since 1994.

MORE MOTORCYCLES, MORE NOVICE RIDERS Not everybody is screaming bloody murder over rising gasoline prices, reports ConsumerAffairs.com — motorcycle manufacturers are ecstatic.

According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, more than 350,000 people will take its new-rider course in 2006 — a 10 per cent increase over the year before. So many people want to ride that there’s a waiting list for spots in the class. The wait can sometimes take months.

The Motorcycle Industry Council, also based in California, knows the number of riders is rising rapidly. Sales of motorcycles and scooters climbed 8 per cent in the first quarter of 2006, compared to the same period of last year, and is expected to continue its upward spiral.

Because of rising fuel prices, there are a lot more novices on motorcycles. In fact, the American Motorcyclist Association reports that 35 per cent of motorcycle owners plan to be on their bikes more as a direct result of pumped-up prices at the pump. The typical motorcycle gets 50 miles per gallon of gas, while the average passenger car gets less than half of that — 22.4 miles.

PRESIDENT IMPRESSED WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON President George W. Bush became the third American president to visit Harley-Davidson when he toured the York, Pennsylvania plant on Wednesday, August 16, but told reporters ?I?m just looking so far.?

Cheers and applause erupted inside the Harley-Davidson Inc. vehicle operations plant when Bush straddled a blue and white Softail and revved its engine again and again.

After meeting employees, the president shouted, “I’m impressed with the quality of the product here,” over the sounds of the assembly line. “I’m impressed by the fact that these people really enjoy what they’re doing,” Bush told national and local media.

Later, following an economic sit-down discussion with company workers and management, Bush vowed to make the quality American product he’d seen firsthand open to more international markets. “There’s a direct correlation between exports and jobs,” Bush said. “The more Harleys that are sold in places like Vietnam, China and India, the more likely someone is going to be able to find work.”

Harley-Davidson’s worldwide dealer network sold more than 125,000 motorcycles in the second quarter of the year, a 10 percent increase from the prior year. International retail motorcycle sales grew by 17.3 percent. The motorcycle maker also set a milestone this year when it opened its first dealership in China, a large new market for the company.

Bush also promised to help make permanent business tax credits for research and development, citing the company as a model for, as the president put it, “one of America’s finest products.”

WHO WANTS HELMETS The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized health agency of the United Nations with 191 member states, is stressing the need for mandatory helmet laws worldwide and has published a road safety manual giving technical advice to governments on how to assess current helmet use and design programs to increase helmet wearing.

According to their estimates, motorcyclists account for more than 50 percent of the 1.2 million killed in road crashes every year, adding that the majority of those who die or are disabled in motorcycle accidents are from low and middle income nations, which is why the WHO is intensifying efforts to support governments to increase helmet use through their new publication ? ?Helmets: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners.?

The manual is a follow-up to the World Report on road traffic injury prevention, published in 2004 by WHO and the World Bank, which provided evidence that establishing and enforcing mandatory helmet use is an effective intervention for reducing injuries and fatalities among two-wheeler users. The manual has been produced under the auspices of the UN road safety collaboration, in collaboration with the Global Road Safety Partnership, the FIA Foundation for the Automobile and Society, and the World Bank, as one of a series of documents that aim to provide practical advice on implementing the recommendations of the World Report.

“We want to make helmet use a high priority for national public health systems,” says Dr. Anders Nordstr?m, Acting Director-General of WHO. “We need to stress not only the effectiveness of helmets in saving lives, but the fact that helmet programs are good value for money. Countries will recoup their investment in these programs many times over through savings to their health care systems, as well as savings to other sectors.”

Many countries have succeeded in raising rates of helmet use through adopting laws that make helmet use compulsory, enforcing these laws, and raising public awareness about the laws, as well as the benefits of helmet use.

?The importance of increasing helmet use follows dramatic growth in motorization around the world, largely from increasing use of motorized two-wheelers, particularly in Asian countries. In China, for example, motorcycle ownership over the last ten years has increased rapidly. In 2004 it was estimated that more than 67 million motorcycles were registered in the country, and approximately 25% of all road traffic deaths were among motorcyclists and their passengers,? reports the WHO.

The manual will be implemented in a number of countries over the next two years, starting in the ASEAN region through the Global Road Safety Partnership’s GRSI initiative, but extending to cover countries from Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

In addition to the publication of this manual, WHO has also established a network of experts working to increase helmet use, and supports helmet programs directly in its country work on road safety.

CANADIAN CITY INSTITUTES ?NO COLORS? POLICY ?Wearing colors of known criminal biker gangs is now officially unwelcome on city property,? reported the Alberta Daily Herald Tribune, as Grande Prairie Mayor Wayne Ayling put up the first no-gang-colors policy sign on the front doors of City Hall to officially start the city’s public campaign against criminal biker gangs.

“We believe it is inappropriate for people to advertise that they belong to a criminal gang on city property,” said Ayling. He said although Grande Prairie is the first city in Western Canada to have such a program in place, three other major cities in Ontario – Barrie, Durham, and Toronto – already have similar programs.

Ayling said the goal now is to get local businesses to put up no-gang-colors signs on their premises, though he admitted that may be a hard sell for some local businesses that regularly have motorcyclists as customers.

Quality Hotel, for example, is involved in the Canadian Championship of Bike Building in Wembley and was involved with the Western Canadian Bike Builders Showcase last year. The hotel’s general manager, Felix Seiler, said volunteering to support such a policy would put staff into the role of enforcers, something many are not qualified to do or should not be asked to do.

Mark Rodacker is manager of Countryside Motor Sports Inc., which deals with many clients that are into motorcycles. He felt the policy was “ridiculous” therefore his business wouldn’t be involved with the program. “They seem to label anyone who owns a motorcycle as a biker and that being part of a biker club means they’re going to be bad. They’re stereotyping all bikers,” he said.

The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) has long fought against discriminatory legislation and opposes dress codes in public accommodations that unfairly discriminate against bikers. NCOM supports anti-discrimination laws that prevent establishments from discriminating against motorcyclists based on style of dress or mode of transportation.

WEIRD NEWS: NEW STAMP ISSUE MISSPELLS ?MOTORCYLE? The Postal Service recently, with great fanfare, issued a new set of stamps depicting motorcycles. Collectors who buy copies issued on the first day the stamps are available can get them with a special commemorative postmark. Unfortunately, the colorful postmark issued during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota misspells it “motorcyle.”

Having discovered this, the post office announced Friday that new orders for first-day envelopes will have a corrected postmark. Unless the buyer wants it spelled wrong. In that case they can still order the version with the incorrect postmark. Just include a note asking for the incorrect version.

Any collectors who already have misspelled versions can trade them for the corrected version by sending them to INFORMATION FULFILLMENT, DEPT 6270, US POSTAL SERVICE, PO BOX 219424, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64121-9424.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: ?To believe is very dull. To doubt is intensely engrossing. To be on the alert is to live. To be lulled into security is to die.?

Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) Anglo-Irish poet/playwright

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HANG ON FOR THIS ONE–Big Brother will be watching you for sure by 2008 — the year a proposed requirement that Event Data Recorders (EDRs) become mandatory standard equipment in all new cars and trucks will become law unless public outrage puts the kibosh on it somehow.

EDRs are “black boxes” — just like airplanes have. They can record a wide variety of things — including how fast you drive and whether you “buckle-up for safety.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants EDRs to be installed in every new vehicle beginning with model year 2008 — on the theory that the information will help crash investigators more accurately determine the hows and whys of accidents.

But EDRs could — and likely will be — used for other purposes as well.

Tied into GPS navigation computers, EDRs could give interested parties — your local cash-hungry sheriff, for example — the ability to take automated ticketing to the next level. Since the data recorders can continuously monitor most of the operating parameters of a vehicle as it travels — and the GPS unit can precisely locate the vehicle in “real time,” wherever it happens to be at any given moment — any and all incidents of “speeding” could be immediately detected and a piece of paying paper issued to the offender faster than he could tap the brake. That’s even if he knew he was in the crosshairs, which of course he wouldn’t. Probably they’ll just erect an electronic debiting system of some sort that ties directly into your checking account — since the paperwork could not keep up with the massive uptick in fines that would be generated.

Already, 15-20 percent of all the cars and trucks in service have EDRs; most of these are General Motors vehicles. GM has been installing “black boxes” in its new cars and trucks since about 1996 as part of the Supplemental Restraint (air bag) system. Within a few years, as many as 90 percent of all new motor vehicles will be equipped with EDRs, according to government estimates — whether the requirement NHTSA is pushing actually becomes law or not.

The automakers are just as eager to keep tabs on us as the government — in part to keep the shyster lawyers who have been so successfully digging into their deep pockets at bay. EDRs would provide irrefutable evidence of high-speed driving, for example — or make it impossible for a person injured in a crash to deny he wasn’t wearing a seat belt.

Insurance companies will launch “safety” campaigns urging that “we use available technology” to identify “unsafe” drivers — and who will be able to argue against that? Everyone knows that speeding is against the law — and if you aren’t breaking the law, what have you got to worry about?

But if you get edgy thinking about the government — and our friends in corporate America — being able to monitor where we go and how we go whenever they feel like checking in on us, take the time to write a “Thanks, but no thanks” letter to NHTSA at http://dms.dot.gov/

–from Rogue

WISCONSIN SENATOR DAVE ZIEN NEEDS YOUR HELP!– Wisconsin State Senator Dave Zien has always been a steadfast advocate for motorcyclist’s rights, beginning when he returned from service as a United States Marine in Vietnam to help repeal Wisconsin’s mandatory helmet law in 1977, and continues to this day as a member of the State Legislature.

But Senator Zien is facing a tough re-election this fall and needs our help to continue serving the bikers of America. He has been targeted for defeat by ultraliberals who plan to spend hundreds of thousand of dollars to remove him from office. As freedom-loving motorcyclists, we cannot afford to let this happen!

Since being elected, Zien has been instrumental in passing numerous pieces of pro-motorcycling legislation, including Wisconsin Act 148 in 2003 that was enacted in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in Stehlik v. Rhoads that ruled not wearing a helmet could be considered negligence by the biker in a civil case. In essence, the ruling was as de-facto mandatory helmet law. The result of Dave’s bill was that if a motorcyclist is not wearing a helmet, he or she can not have that fact used against him or her when a court is awarding damages.

Earlier this year, Zien authored the “Roadway Users Responsibility Act” that improves highway safety for all roadway users. This act increases penalties for right-of-way violators that cause bodily harm to motorcyclists. The new law also requires driver education courses to include motorcycle safety in order to make all drivers aware of the rules of the road and how motorcycles and cars can safely share the road. Another provision allows bikers to proceed with caution after waiting 45 seconds at a stoplight.

Zien is not just a legislator who rides; he was one of the first bikers ever elected to political office, and was inducted into the National Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Sturgis, South Dakota in 2000, and has received the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Lifetime Achievement Award. As a member of the NCOM Legislative Task Force, he has worked tirelessly to protect the rights of motorcyclists across the country by lobbying their state legislatures. He is a World-Record holding motorcyclist with 858,000+ on his 1991 FXRT Harley-Davidson as of August 15, 2006. He holds the record for most miles on a Harley ever in 11 consecutive days (11,225 miles), and Dave’s ride of 31,111 miles in 31 days has been submitted for official recognition.

We need to keep Wisconsin’s biker Senator in office, and your contribution to his campaign will keep him in Madison, looking out for the interest of the motorcyclists.

Please send what you can to keep Dave fighting for us. The maximum amount an individual can contribute is $1,000. Contributions should be made to “Friends of Dave Zien”, P.O. Box 1858, Eau Claire, WI 54702. If you have any questions about other ways you can help Dave Zien, call (715) 723-1694.

NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD TECH QUEST NAVIGATION SYSTEM–MILWAUKEE (August 21, 2006) – The new Road Tech Quest Navigation System (P/N 92313-06, $599.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is a rugged, waterproof, portable GPS receiver designed specifically for motorcycle use.

The compact Road Tech Quest unit is loaded with 115 megabytes of internal memory for powerful mapping capabilities, and includes fully unlocked MapSource City Select CDs with mapping coverage of the entire United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. A built-in USB data connection port allows fast downloads of MapSource information.

The high-speed internal processor provides fast automatic off-route and detour recalibration. The detailed street maps are displayed on a bright, LED backlit color screen that readable in sunlight, and the large control buttons can be activated while wearing gloves.

$$79.95) is hard-wired to the motorcycle electrical system and automatically powers the Quest unit and recharges the internal lithium-ion battery, which provides up to 20 hours of off-bike use. The entire unit is easily removed from the mount when parked, and can be used as a portable navigation tool.

Road Tech Quest fits most 1996-Later Harley-Davidson models, except VRSCR.For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.

BIG TWIN CUSTOMS INVITATIONAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES– Santa Ana, California ? August 21, 2006 Big Twin Customs Invitational is catching the industry’s attention! Due to the overwhelming response from builders, the deadline for bike submissions has been extended to October 6, 2006.

“We’re more than pleased at the interest being generated in this. Launching a new custom bike showcase in an industry that has its share of prestigious bike contests, we’re thrilled that builders recognize the distinctiveness of a showcase that celebrates excellence in design and the individual talents of all the builders involved,” said Dave Scott, Show Manager for Big Twin West.

A call for entries was extended to all custom bike builders in July. Big Twin Customs Invitational is open to all builders of custom American or Metric Big Twin motorcycles. Variations on the Big Twin theme are allowed, including trikes, 4-cylinder, 8-cylinder and single cylinder variations.

A celebration of design excellence, this premier invitation-only event will feature 100 bikes from around the world and will be showcased at Big Twin West 2006, a trade and enthusiast event for the American and Metric Big Twin markets. With over 7,500 buyers and spectators expected to walk the show floor over the course of the weekend, Big Twin West provides the ultimate platform for custom bike building anywhere in the world.

While Big Twin Customs Invitational is a showcase, and not a contest, we will be honoring builders with best of honors in six categories: best paint, best fabrication, excellence in engineering, best old school, exhibitors? choice and excellence in design.

Big Twin Customs Invitational will take place December 1 – 3, 2006 during Big Twin West, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

For more information or to download an entry form, visit www.bigtwinwest.com and click on the Big Twin Customs menu button. “

MASSIVE BIKER MURDER CASE FORGING AHEAD–Edmonton Sun, Canada – LONDON, Ont. — A preliminary hearing into the deaths of eight Bandidos bikers – one of the worst mass slayings in Ontario’s history – may start as early as January.

That appears to be the plan after yesterday’s brief court video appearances – the first in London – by seven of the eight people charged after eight men were found shot to death and stuffed into vehicles April 8 near Shedden, Ont.Wayne Kellestine, 57, and Frank Mather, 32, both of Dutton-Dunwich, Brett Gardiner, 22, of no fixed address, and Michael Sandham, 35, Marcelo Aravena, 30, and Dwight Mushey, 38, all of Winnipeg, are facing eight counts of first-degree murder.

Eric Niessen, 45, of Dutton-Dunwich is charged with accessory after the fact.All of them were ordered to return to court Sept. 8 to set the January hearing date, including the eighth person, Kerry Morris, 46, of the Moncton area, who is also charged with being an accessory and is out on bail. She wasn’t required to attend yesterday’s proceedings.

The dead men were all associated with the Bandidos motorcycle club.George (Crash) Kriarakis, 28, John (Boxer) Muscedere, 48, Luis Manny (Porkchop) Raposo, 41, Frank (Bam Bam) Salerno, 43, Paul Sinopoli, 30, and George (Pony) Jesso, 52, were full-patch gang members. Jamie (Rogue) Flanz, 37, and Mike Trotta, 31, were associate members.

The case has moved from St. Thomas to London to take advantage of a high-security courtroom refitted three years ago for another lengthy biker-related case. That case, involving members of the Outlaws, has not been completed.While the expected January preliminary hearing date seems earlier than expected given the nature of the case, Kellestine lawyer Clay Powell said, “It’s doable.”

“It’s going to be a bit of a crush, and they have to make sure the courtroom is made available,” he said.During the brief court appearances yesterday, there were several key developments:

– Eight charges of accessory after the fact faced by Niessen and Morris have been reduced to only one charge each.

– Senior Crown attorney David Arntfield said more case disclosure will be given to the defense before the next court appearance.

– Anthony Bryant, who acted for notorious schoolgirl murderer Paul Bernardo, has taken over Aravena’s defense from Toronto lawyer Daniel Brodsky.

– Powell said in court he was planning to apply to the court for the information to obtain search warrants and the affidavits in support of extensive wiretaps.

–from Rogue

PRESIDENT VISITS HARLEY FACTORY– A White House official waved at President George W. Bush as he exited his Marine One helicopter at Harley-Davidson, then gestured as though turning the throttle on a motorcycle.That brought a brief smile to the president’s face yesterday before a limousine whisked him off to the Springettsbury Township plant around 3 p.m., where workers were busily assembling a mix of Softail motorcycles.

After 15 minutes of meeting and greeting with employees, the president shouted, “I’m impressed with the quality of the product here,” over the sounds of a conveyer belt running overhead and motorcycles slowly moving along an assembly track.

Later, following an economic sit-down discussion with company workers and management, Bush vowed to make the quality American product he’d seen firsthand open to more international markets.

With a backdrop of a dozen Harley employees and several motorcycles — including a purple Screamin’ Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide that momentarily got nearly as much attention as the president — Bush also promised to help make permanent business tax credits for research and development.

Bush is the third president to visit the Harley-Davidson plant, using the company as a model for,as the president put it, “one of America’s finest products.”

“I’m impressed by the fact that these people really enjoy what they’re doing,” Bush told national and local media in a 21/2-minute statement.

The president spent less than two hours at the plant before jumping back into his helicopter, Marine One, around 4:30 p.m., and heading to Lancaster for a fund-raising reception for Republican gubernatorial candidate Lynn Swann.

Roundtable with workers: Eight Harley-Davidson employees — from company CEO Jim Ziemer to assembly line worker Ryan Britton — sat down with the president.

The president said he assured the company he agrees there is a need to open more markets for American products such as motorcycles made by Harley-Davidson.

“There’s a direct correlation between exports and jobs,” Bush said. “The more Harleys that are sold in places like Vietnam, China and India, the more likely someone is going to be able to find work.”

Harley-Davidson’s worldwide dealer network sold more than 125,000 motorcycles in the second quarter of the year, a 10 percent increase from the prior year. International retail motorcycle sales grew by 17.3 percent.

The motorcycle maker also set a milestone this year when it opened its first dealership in China, a large new market for the company.

Discussions: Fred Gates, general manager of Harley-Davidson’s York operations, said opening foreign markets to the company was the crux of the meeting.

“We tried to make sure we were up front about the things we’d like to see in the government to help us sell more motorcycles in foreign markets,” Gates said. “I think we got our point across on things we need his help on.”

Harley employees also asked the president about health benefits for single mothers, worker retraining programs and making business tax credits for research and development permanent, Gates said.

Bush addressed the latter concern with the media after the roundtable discussion.

“And I assured them that when I said I’m for it being permanent, I meant I was for it being permanent,” Bush said. “And we hope Congress makes the research and development tax credit a permanent part of the tax code.”

Before the president left for Lancaster, Harley-Davidson presented him with a special plaque with a gas tank attached and a nylon jacket with the Harley-Davidson, York Operations logo on the back. Bush already received the iconic Harley leather jacket when he visited the company’s headquarter and operations in Milwaukee in 2001.

Gates said the president had shown interest in owning a Harley, but it’s unlikely he’ll get the opportunity.

“He said he liked our motorcycles,” Gates said. “But he wasn’t sure the Secret Service would let him ride one.”

— CHARLES SCHILLINGER The York Dispatch

–from Rogue

LONGER DAYTONA BIKE WEEK DISCUSSED–Are you ready for a longer Bike Week?Biker events could start a week earlier for some businesses under a plan being proposed by a pair of biker event committees.

Longer Bike Week?

Arguing that many bikers arrive early, a chamber of commerce proposal would allow Daytona Beach businesses to sell merchandise outside their shops as many as seven days before the official start of biker events. Critics fear the proposal would extend the length of time residents have to put up with extra traffic and noise. Upcoming dates for the events:

? Biketoberfest: Oct. 19-22
? Bike Week: March 2-11

The Bike Week Festival Task Force and the Biketoberfest Development Committee last week recommended giving local merchants up to seven days before the official start to sell merchandise outside of their stores, hoping it would give them a leg up against neighboring cities that already can sell days earlier.

But the idea has caused a fury with some beachside residents who worry it will stretch out the party — and the crowds, traffic and noise they have been fighting to restrain.”We were starting to make headway,” said Pam Woods, a beachside resident who helped draft limits on biker events several years ago. “Things were getting so much better. We don’t want to take a step backward.”

Kevin Kilian, vice president of events for The Chamber, Daytona Beach/Halifax Area, said the week-early start would have restrictions and shouldn’t make a major impact.For starters, it won’t be advertised and would be optional only to businesses that operate year-round, he said. Businesses could sell only the merchandise they normally carry, like a “sidewalk sale,” and can’t create any additional sound. In other words, no concerts on stages until the actual start day.

The plan, which must be introduced to the City Commission by October for it to go into effect in time for Bike Week in March, also won’t permit out-of-town vendors to get started early — only locals, Kilian said.

It should help Daytona Beach business owners compete with their neighbors in unincorporated Volusia County, where they can start selling goodies at least four days before the official start of Bike Week and Biketoberfest.”The intent is to give local businesses the opportunity to capture some business when the stragglers come early,” Kilian said.

That may be the intent, but Paul Politis, owner of Gator Sports on Atlantic Avenue, which competes with itinerant T-shirt vendors, said it won’t stop out-of-towners from selling early because they know it would be hard for city officials to enforce.

“This could open up a can of worms,” Politis said. “We’re going to end up with a bike month.”

Tom Guest, owner of Choppers World on Main Street and chairman of the Biketoberfest Development Committee, said the plan would help businesses that have struggled, including his. He hopes to make some extra cash during Bike Week by selling leather goods and other items outside his store the weekend before.

“We did this after the hurricanes and it didn’t attract that many more people,” he said. “This is not going to be a real big deal.”

— Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL – DAYTONA BEACH —

–from Rogue

GRAB THE WRENCHES AND RUN–Back to the shop. I need to hit the local fastener store for supplies and find a oil pressure switch for the 120-Pan. I’m sure I have one in the shop. I will install the BDL primary drive, the Compu-Fire regulator, a coil, the LA Chop Rods Shifter, the Terry Components battery cables, oil lines, Gas line, etc. and fire this puppy to life. Wil Phillips from True-Track is making my steering dampner set-up and I’ll be inspected by an SCTA official tomorrow.

Hang on for the Sunday News. Let’s hope it’s all good. Once I have a few miles on her, I will work with Berry Wardlaw and D&D on a set of exhaust specifically designed for the Salt. We will hand make these puppies right here in the Bikernet Headquarters. Next week we roll out Wendover, Nevada and set up for racing.

I’m still going to shoot for finishing my Sturgis Twin Kings run article. We have a couple of Girls of Bikernet about to run in the Cantina and a tech for the Tech Department.

I want to thank everyone for joining the Cantina. Hope you enjoy it. More and more hot material slips into the Cantina for the members. I’m posting a new “Chance” book and more girls? contantly. It’s a blast, and we appreciate your support.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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BIKER BEAUTIES COVER TEST–Livia and I are just about ready to send the first issue of Biker Beauties to the printers for its Sept 14th debut at DelMarVa Bike Week in Ocean City, MD. We’re still a couple advertisers shy of our goal for the first issue so if anyone reading this wants to get something in the first issue give me a call as soon as possible. 68 pages for our first issue is going to be impressive. We’re sure to run out by Oct 7th. We’re doing an event with the Detroit Bros. in Virginia then that is expected to draw about 5,000 people.

We’re undecided on what to use for our first cover so we were hoping to get some input from the readers of Bikernet. We wanted to be sure to keep Mt. Rushmore in the cover shot and we wanted to make sure Chopper City USA’s custom harley got good placement. Let me know what you think. Comments can be sent to orlandoglamour@aol.com

–Sam and Livia
www.samdixon.com
(phone # listed on my portfolio for anyone who wants to call about advertising)

BIKERNET NOISE STUDY RESPONSE–I just received a forward from Rogue about the situation with the potential “ban” on loud pipes… thought I would let you know that I agree with you that pipes really do save lives. I read the article he attached and although I do not “yet” ride a Harley-Davidson, I do ride a Suzuki Boulevard 06, and had some double D pipes put on for the very reason you are speaking about. The stock pipes were just not loud enough and people never really knew I was there.

I ride responsibly and try and remain in site of everyone, avoiding as many “blind” spots as possible.. however… I do ride to work everyday in rush hour traffic… to save money on gas, and I love to ride, but I see people watching the news on their dash board televisions, talking on cell phones constantly, applying make-up and eating what sometimes appears to be 3 and 4 course meals on the front seat of their cars… all while maneuvering in and out of traffic. It really scares me, and believe me, my pipes really do give me peace of mind (no pun intended LOL).

Let me know what I can do to help you… let me know how to make sure my rights are not violated anymore. I really believe we are no longer the land of the free. I see nothing to promote freedom anymore. Press one for English…

If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know. riding is my love and my life, maintaining my rights is ultimately my goal.

–Sarah Davidson

ENTER D&D PERFORMANCE EXHAUST BIKINI CONTEST–John Harsh is this week’s D&D Bikini Contest Winner! He receives a D&D Performance Exhaust T-Shirt. He sent in this pic of his bike and gal pal.

To enter the contest send in a picture of your bike with your favorite bikini honey to dd@horsepowermarkeing.com. . Each week we pull the best picture and award a D&D Performance Exhaust t-shirt. Then we pull them all together, vote on the best picture and the winner receives a set of D&D Performance Exhausts.

Include in your email your Name, Motorcycle, Year, Model, Email, Bikini model name, and Telephone number. The contest runs from August 17th through September 28th.

BIKERNET RADIO INTERVIEWS PLAYBOY PLAYMATE AND WRESTLER– What do you have when you combine a Playboy Playmate with a Perfect Angel and a TNA Wrestler? The perfect Bikernet Radio show. You do not want to miss this Playgirl.We caught up with Christy Hemme at the La Calendar Show. Thunder Bob of Metric Thunder interviewed Christy, Russell Mitchell of Exile, Chris Maida of American Iron and a host of others. Click here to hear Christy and see the pics from the bikini contest..

AVON TECH ANSWER OF THE WEEK–Riders often try to put wider tires on their bike to achieve a fatter “look” or fill in the fender. Some things to watch out for:

Too wide of a tire on a wheel causes the tire to be deformed and actually triangulate resulting in stress to the sidewalls, premature wear, and less contact patch unless at a lean.

Too narrow of a tire on a wheel causes the tire to stretch to fit the wheel and gives a flat profile which gives a bigger contact patch when upright but does not make for a smooth transition when leaning. (note the tire has a flattened profile in this picture)

Pay attention to the rim ranges posted by manufacturers for their tires on their websites.

e.g. MT90-16 (13) tires usually fits 2.50 to 3.50.

–Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)
Sales Manager, North America
www.avonmotorcycle.com

ADVANCED TATTOO ART-HOW TO–The art of the tattoo has emerged from the garage to the parlor, from the local bar to the board room. With interest in tattoos at a high point, the time is right for a detailed look at the art, and the artists, who create the elaborate designs.

Wolfgang Publications and Doug Mitchel take the reader inside the shops of ten well-known and very experienced artists spread across the country. Both a how-to book and a photo-intense look the world or tattoos, Advanced Tattoo Art includes interviews with the artists that explain not only how they do what they do, but their personal preference for materials and methods.

Detailed photo sequences follow each artist through a tattoo project, from the customer’s concept, through the sketch and outline, to the finished and colorful design. The chapters document not only the techniques, but also the inks and tools used during each step of the process. Whether you’re learning or just fascinated by the world of Tattoos, This 144 page, illustrated with over 400 color images, is sure to provide a wealth of information for anyone fascinated by Tattoo Art.

Advanced Tattoo Art is available from Wolfgang Publications, 217 N. Second St, Stillwater, MN 55082 for $24.95 + $5.50 S&H. Order by phone at 651 275 9411 or on the web at www.wolfpub.com.

–Jacki Mitchell
Wolfgang Publications
651.275.9394
Fax: 651.275.9330
24 hr. order line: 651.275.9411
www.wolfpub.com

PERFORMANCE MACHINE CONTOUR DEL REY WHEELS FOR 2006–Performance Machine builds two unique lines of wheels, the first is the stuff we normally see, wild designs and unique looks are the norm, but like PM has done for years, they can never leave good enough alone. The second wheel collection is a result of that “we can do more” style of thinking and they call it the Contour line.

The wheels are so complex that PM only releases a few new ones per year and for 2006 the Del Rey is the one! Sweeping spokes emerge from the hub, flow in a perfect arc and blend seamlessly into the rim. The PM Contour style wheel allows them to take the shape all the way to the edge of the rim, ensuring no other wheel will look like the Del Rey (or any of the five wheel designs that comprise the Contour line)! Limited availability, contact Performance Machine or your local PM dealer for more information.

For more information, call or write to:Performance Machine, Inc.
6892 Marlin Circle,
La Palma, CA 90623
714-523-3000
www.performancemachine.com

PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION DYNA FORK LOWERING KIT–June 1, 2006 Hesperia, CA Progressive Suspension, Inc. announces the perfect combination of our progressive rate fork spring and a reduced ride height for the new model Dyna’s. The Progressive Suspension’s fork lowering kit is designed to drop the front end of the 2006 and newer FXD 1″ or 2″ (depending on which of the supplied springs are used). Spring rates have been chosen to reduce front end “dive” under braking, yet still provide excellent ride comfort. A Progressive Rate Spring has the advantage of a rising rate resistance to compression.

For example, a 15lb – 25lb Progressive Rate Spring will take 15lbs to compress it the first inch, then 17lbs the next inch, and so on, until the end of the travel. It will take an additional 25lbs to compress it the last inch. The benefit of this is that the spring can be soft enough at the start of the travel to offer a “plush” ride yet be firm enough at the end of the travel to soak up the big bumps. This is especially important for a lowered motorcycle where the suspension travel has been reduced.

Application:2006 and newer HD Dyna FXDBI/LI, FXDI/CI/35 part # 10-1566 MSRP $102.95

Progressive Suspension
11129 G Avenue
Hesperia, CA 92345 USA
877.690.7411
info@progressivesuspension.com
www.progressivesuspension.com

BIKERTOBERFEST COMING–Now is the time to be thinking about Octoberfest 2006 in Daytona Beach Fl. Check out our website then call Paul at 386-649-6867. You owe it to yourself to at least check out the hottest and newest locations in the area.

www.farwindsconcessions.com

–Theresa proctor
pfab1063@earthlink.net

BEWARE RIDING IN OKLAHOMA–I just received this information from Larry Miers, our Rogers County Chapter President, and am forwarding it to you to emphasize being aware when riding in Northeast Oklahoma around the Claremore area, north of Tulsa. This might be the outgrowth of a situation where we have had specific members of the Law Enforcement Community up there, a very few, who are vehemently Anti-Motorcycling and have been giving motorcyclists a hard time, including out-of-state visitors.

There are some uniformed officials in our environment who may not know the law, but they know what they like, and motorcycles aren’t on the list! I’ll include a couple of reminders: you MUST have an “M” endorsement on your Driver’s License to legally operate a motorcycle in Oklahoma, and you MUST be wearing approved Safety Goggles if your bike is not equipped with a windshield (sunglasses WILL NOT satisfy the requirement).

The Osage County Sheriff’s Dept. stakes out the big May and Sept. biker rallies in Pawhuska, and regularly hands out $100 tickets to generate revenue from this infraction. Other information relative to motorcycle equipment in Oklahoma is governed by Title 47 of Oklahoma Statutes. The handlebar height restriction has been liberalized to allow up to eye height, but the statute requires exhaust systems to have baffles–you’re going to be ticketed if you’re running drag pipes.

I don’t know if the Claremore officials have sprung for decibel meters to measure exhaust noise, so if you get a Loud Pipe ticket without the noise level being measured, take it to court and fight it! Regarding running extra lights (not being able to run with more than two head/spotlights on a bike, and classifying spotlights as headlights), first, I thought we had ironed this Title 47 issue out but obviously we haven’t, and secondly, I find it ironic that motorcyclists get hassled for running extra lights in the interest of PROMOTING their Margin of Safety by increasing their illumination and awareness for surrounding motorists. This, in my mind, once again reinforces that not all measures like this are about Safety–they’re about Politics, Money and Control!

We’re definitely going to address these issues during our State Board Meetings in the Fall, as we prepare for the 2007 Legislative Session. This is also something I’d like to talk about at the OK Confederation of Clubs Meeting in Tulsa on Sept. 9. Thanks for listening, take care of each other, Ride Free and Safely (in Claremore and elsewhere), and I’ll see you on the Road.

Yours in Freedom,
–Tiger Mike Revere
State Coordinator, ABATE of Oklahoma
Liaison, OK Confederation of Clubs

–from Rogue

BIKER ART ON THE QUEEN MARY–I’ll be out at the Queen Mary in Long Beach this weekend for this art event if you can make it. They have assembled a great group of motorcycle artists to hang there work for just two days. If you feel like taking a ride to Long Beach to look at motorcycle art, it should be fun. A band is scheduled for Saturday night so it should be a party.

Michael

–Michael Lichter
Boulder, CO
303 449-3906

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TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM COMING–Howdy All,

Well, my minions finally finished their job!!! Here is the final proof for the Texas National Bike Show poster, and isn’t she a beauty.

We are very excited to finish up the printing and get these out to the masses. So look for them in your local ice house, and custom shops.

Come out and support your local builders and shops at the Texas National Bike Show sponsored by “The Famous Bikernet”November 3rd and 4th in beautiful Galveston Texas.

Registration is now open for the custom bike show, and vendor registration at the fabulous price of $1.50 a sq ft. Registration is at www.texasnationalbikeshow.com.

See you at the show,
–Mrs. Devil, aka Holly

AMERICAN CLASSIC STRAIGHTS–American Classic Straights performance exhaust pipes are outstanding in quality and design. Hard Krome American Classic Straights turn the sound and look of your bike into a custom motorcycle!

The 2.5″ American Classic Straights feature new straight cut ‘Hard-Tips’, billet end caps as standard equipment. Optional slash-cut and tapered end caps are sold separately. And at $439.95 the price cannot be beat. That’s $60 off!

These are exclusive pipes made from a world-class manufacturer, Hard Krome, and you are assured that not everyone in your club will be sporting these chrome performance pipes.

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Details: The 2.5″ American Classic Straights are a mid- length design allows you to show off your custom wheels or tricked-out swing arm.

CUSTOM CHROME BUYS BILLY’S BREAKFAST–Billy Lane’s efforts to raise money for kids during the Sturgis Rally & Races got an extra serving of help from Custom Chrome. The distributor picked up the tab for Billy Lane’s Builders Breakfast, sponsored by Bikernet.com, served August 8 at the world famous Broken Spoke Saloon in Sturgis.

Custom Chrome chose to participate in Billy’s event to help kids and to continue to be a charitable leader in the motorcycle industry. “We think this is a great opportunity to do something positive for kids and promote good will for the motorcycle community,” says Global Motorsports Group CEO John Lott. “We are proud to team up with Billy and the other sponsors of this event. We believe it will make a difference and wanted to help Billy get it done. We are taking a whole new approach to how and what we do at events and look forward to doing more with the builder community.”

Billy adds, “CCI picking up the tab for food costs, helping to serve everyone and the other things they are doing is a huge help overall. Their participation allows us to give everything we raise through ticket sales to the kids,” claims Lane. “That’s why we are all doing it in the first place – for the kids.”

–from Rogue

TRUE-TRACK TO THE RESCUE–Returning from Sturgis, I lost my helmet in Utah, at the Chevron in Nevada. I meet a guy named Jay, He loaned me his helmet. Jay is the American side of a Japan Mag version of Chopper Mag. Jay was sharing with me a information on Speed wobble on Big bikes and that a Traction bar or Stabilizer from True-Track does the trick. Jay, told me this mounted to the trans.

Usually stabilizers go to the frame to lower triple tree. What do you know about these. I ride fast and would like to make my scoot as firm as possible.

Steve O’Neal

True-Track is the answer and hundreds were installed on touring bikes in the Badlands and Black Hills Harley-Davidson. We rode two Road Kings to Sturgis from the West Coast, one with a True-Track one without. It’s night and day. –Bandit

ANOTHER BRIEF STURGIS REPORT–What a ride and kick ass trip. 7 brothers, no obligations, 10 days and 4,300 miles of laughs from Jacksonville Florida to Sturgis SD and back. Hope everyone had as great a week as we did and made it home safe. Big shout out to everyone we met on our journey, all of ya’ll rock!

Ride Hard,

–Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:soffordphotos@comcast.net

RECORD H-D EARNINGS–Harley-Davidson, Inc. reported record revenue and earnings per share for its second quarter, which ended June 25. Revenue for the quarter was $1.38 billion compared to $1.33 billion in the same quarter last year, a 3.3% increase. Net income for Q2 was $243.4 million compared to $237.4 million, an increase of 2.5% compared to the second quarter of 2005. Second quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.91, an 8.3% increase compared to last year’s $0.84.

Harley-Davidson’s worldwide dealer network sold more than 125,000 motorcycles during the second quarter, an increase of 10% over the prior year. Harley’s U.S. retail motorcycle sales for the second quarter grew by 8.1% while international sales increased by 17.3%.

“I am very pleased with our retail performance during the quarter,” says Harley president and chief executive officer, Jim Ziemer. “Looking back over the past 12 months, worldwide retail sales of our motorcycles have grown 8.6%. This momentum demonstrates the continued strong appeal of our products and the Harley-Davidson experience. I am equally pleased with our prospects for the future, given the exciting new products and services we are bringing to market. (Read all about Harley’s 2007 model lineup and The Motor Company’s new powerplant on page 82.) “Looking ahead to the remainder of 2006, the company’s wholesale shipment target for the calendar year remains between 348,000 and 352,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles.” Looking further into the future, he adds, “The company believes that worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles will support a wholesale unit growth rate in the range of 5% to 9% annually and an annual EPS growth rate of 11% to 17%,” concludes Ziemer.

–Motorcycle Product News

–from Rogue

CANADIAN ALL MAKE MOTORYCLE SHOW N SHINE– Date: Saturday, August 26th
Time: Noon – 5pm
Location: Mission Springs Brewing Company (7160 Oliver Street in Mission)
For info call Chris Craig at (604) 820-1009

Classes include:
Best Drag Bike “Fuel,” Best Drag Bike “Gas,” Best Paint, Best Touring, BestVintage, Best Sportbike, Best Radical “street legal,”
Managers choice,
Servers choice

It’s always a great time, so make sure you stop by and check it out! Thefood is fabulous, they have their own micro brewery, outdoor volleyballcourts and more. Check them out at www.missionspringsbrewingcompany.com

So far the forecast for Mission on Saturday is sunny to partly cloudy andnice and a high of 23 degrees.

Please note that the event will be cancelled if it rains.

ANOTHER MAJOR VICTORY FOR QUIGLEY IN CALIFORNIA-NINE CASES DISMISSED–Richard Quigley won a major decision in Superior Court in and for the County of Santa Cruz, California. The judge found the helmet law, as enforced, unconstitutional, and dismissed nine helmet tickets that Quigley received for wearing a BOLT, baseball style headgear, with DOT embroidered on the back (see http://www.hupy.com, current news for bikers for article and picture of Quigley).

The language in the “Order after Hearing and Facts of Law” are of most importance in this issue. Please refer to www.usff.com/print and look for the “order” document dated August 16, 2006. It affirms that the CHP was beyond their jurisdiction, mislead officers in training memos and concluded that there is no such thing as a “DOT” approved helmet. The old BOLT slogan, copied by some, “No List, No Law” has prevailed.

The question remains, where are the state MRO’s and national organizations in their support of Quigley’s attempts to rid California of the mandatory helmet law?

As founder of ABATE of Wisconsin, and BOLT, I’m proud that our law firm has supported Richard Quigley since 1992.

–Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo
Investigator
Hupy and Abraham, S.C.

BULLETPRUF TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH EXCLUSIVE FLAMED FORWARD CONTROLS–While flamethrowers are not the average gangsters’ weapon, a new set ofFlamed Forward Controls from the Bulletpruf Gang will have the coldestsouls running in fear. Made from chromed billet aluminum, they fit ’84-’99Softails? and are available with matching grips. As always, these parts willmeet all of your needs without breaking the bank. See your local MCAdvantages dealer today!

MC Advantages is a distributor of high-performance V-Twin parts based inGrimes, Iowa, serving dealers in the U.S. and abroad. MC Advantagesdistributes many brands including: S&S? Cycle, Martin Bros.?, Spyke?,Stampede, Prowler?, Bulletpruf, D&M Custom Cycle, Rivera Engineering?,Platinum Air Suspension, Tauer Machine?, Hooker? and many more.

–MC Advantages
1-800-726-9620
http://www.MCAdvantages.com

BIG TWIN WEST-MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER TRADESHOW–For those of you, who have just made it home from Sturgis, make sure that you make plans to attend Big Twin West and experience three days of Big Twin products, Big Twin exhibitors and Big Twin trends. Big Twin West is not just another tradeshow; it’s a celebration of the Big Twin lifestyle.

At Big Twin West 2006 you’ll have a chance to :

SEE new products before anyone else does!
IDENTIFY next season’s trends!
ATTEND live product demonstrations
TEST & COMPARE price points, product durability, competing product lines
Get a jumpstart on your competition by stocking your shelves with 2007’s accessories and merchandise! All of the products your customers want to put on their bikes are here in Las Vegas, together under one roof ? its one stop shopping for the Big Twin industry.
Registration is FREE until November 01, 2007 for all qualified American and Metric Big Twin retailers

THUNDER ROAD WAS THE CUSTOM CAPITOL OF STURGIS-HUGE SUCCESS–Sturgis, S.D.- For the fourth year, during Sturgis Bike Week 2006, ThunderRoad was again the custom capital of Sturgis, with the best bike shows,babes, beer, and vendors. The 40,000 square foot Thunderdome, home to RickFairless?s Strokers Sturgis, was also host to Michael Lichter?s exhibit, School’s Out; Old Skool, New School, All(s) Kool, a huge successdrawing big crowds every day and giving the public a glimpse at some reallycool bikes and art, showing them that really, All’s Kool in custommotorcycles. Over the years Michael Lichter’s exhibits have become animportant part of the Sturgis experience, chronicling the Sturgis experienceand the motorcycle industry as a whole. This year was no different.

The AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building, which also took place inthe Thunderdome, was an outstanding addition to Sturgis Bike Week. œTheWorld Championship is an international competition, drawing builders from allover the world; it?s the only one of its caliber, and this year was a hugesuccess. The show was the largest collection of the highest quality custommotorcycles anywhere.

The Thunderdome was graced by the presence of three Penthouse pets for theever- popular Biker/Penthouse build-off. Stevenson?s Cycle, of Wayne,Mich., won the build-off with their awesome BFB bobber. TheBiker/Penthouse bike show, which ran in conjunction with the build off, drewa huge crowd and cemented its place in the Sturgis Bike Week landscape as themid-week bike show to attend.

The fourth annual Metzler bike show inside the Thunderdome also exceededexpectations.œBringing the show up from Rapid City showed an increase incompetitors as well as consumers, we couldn?t be happier with theparticipation and quality of bikes that showed up, said a Metzelerspokesperson.

New this year to the Thunderdome was a perennial favorite, The Rat?s HoleShow. Promoter Ted Smith pointed out that it was one of the largest eventsever in Sturgis. The team of eight international judges were kept busy allday Friday with a wide range of custom builds, from the extreme to the exoticto the street bike next door.

Hell, even Bikernet.com was on hand in the Thunderdome as a major sponsor. Vendors out at Thunder Road were pleased with the traffic and sales. “Itwas my first time vending in Sturgis and we saw a great return on ourinvestment in terms of PR and sales,” said Pat Patterson of Led SledCustoms of Dayton, Ohio. Sturgis veteran Mercedes Ross of Redhill MotorcycleWerx in Lyons, Colo. also said that sales at her Thunder Road booth weregreat this year and she looks forward to coming back next year.

Thunder Road has proven after four years that it is around for the long hauland has become the place to see the widest variety of custom motorcycles inSturgis. Thunder Road is looking forward to next year, and to continuing toserve Sturgis visitors and vendors in any capacity they can, hosting moregreat events, being the place to go in Sturgis, and retaining their title asThe Custom Capital Of Sturgis.

STEALTH SHOP INVESTIGATION–Man the summer is flying by too quick! It is time to get those rides in and to start thinking about upcoming projects. Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we are starting our rigid restoration project. Around here all the “Bike Nights” are going strong with the parking lots full of bikes, so the urge to ride is still strong around Charlotte.

Man, what a difference a week makes. Last week I was singing the praises of the Discovery Bike-Build Off as being one of the best of all time and this week I have to say this one was the worst of all time, hands down! Who’s idea was this one anyway? How many of us who watch the build-off’s really care about dirt bikes? Come on let’s get real. I respect what these guys do and the talent it takes but us who watch just are not interested. With all the bike builders out there who would give anything for a shot at one of the Bike-Build Off’s, they do one on dirt bikes? I am confused! Oh well there is always next week!

Congratulations to my buddy Ben Jordan for winning awards for his shovel head while he was in Sturgis. Ben’s bike can be seen in Johnny’s Sturgis report. It is the gold metalflake Shovel.

I don’t know if all of you saw the Sunday Post but there is a picture of our “Dicey” shifter rod. I am sending another shot of it this week so all of you can take a look. I think it is pretty cool. If you like what you see give us a call at ATEALTH BIKE WORKS, 704-882-0889.

Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN

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Bonneville Madness,

We hope to have this puppy fired tomorrow. We’re jammin’. The 120 Accurate Pan engine presented some problems mated to the Baker Touring trans, but we overcame and moved on. I want to thanks all our sponsors and the Hamsters who stepped up to help us cover our expenses to Bonneville. You saved our asses.

It takes more coin than you realize to go racing, especially in Bonneville. I can’t imagine what it takes to drag race week after week. Scooter, our photographer in Phoenix, is delivering our rider, Valerie Thompson to the flats. She’s currently second in the V-Rod destroyer class of drag bikes nation wide. She ran 153 mph on the salt last year on a V-Rod. Can the 120-inch Panhead beat that? We’ll see.

WIMMER VELOCITY STACK FOR THE SALT SHAKER–I want to make sure you get good results , so bear with me while I ask youfor some more info. What motor will you be using and will it be a topbreather. As you know when going really fast if you have a velocity stackcoming straight off the motor , you reach a point where the air is actuallysucking out the stack rather then in. We have 60 deg and 90 deg elbows thatwill change this. The 60 deg flows the best.

Along with a super sucker youshould get great results. There is a support bracket required for thisassembly , thus needing to know the motor. By the way we offer more fitmentthan any of our competition. Glad to help!

–Lee Wimmer

Here?s the Wimmer ?Bobber? Intake System.

A new twist on a proven design! This satin black and nickel finish is just the thing for the current Bobber style of bikes or just to jazz up any custom ride. As with all Wimmer Air Intake Systems, we have you covered with performance and filtration using our uniquely designed, high flowing internal filter. Designed to fit almost all of the most common V-Twin motors and carburetors ? including fuel injection! For more information or to order direct from the manufacturer, please contact:

Wimmer Custom Cycle
215.721.4110
WWW.WIMMERMACHINE.COM.

BIKERNET INDEPENDENT NOISE STUDY RESPONSE– I agree with you, we should have the right to our pipes however we want them. They let the blacks get away with their loud bump, bump , rap crap and all that. So why shouldn’t we be allowed to be heard before someone pulls out in front of us. At least we have a chance that way. If you are riding on some sewing machine, then they won’t hesitate to pull out in front of you in the least.

I support your effort. I believe “Loud Pipes Saves Lives”…………….

— BiggJack Hunter,
Alexandria, La

BUELL XBRR MODELS COMPETE IN FORMULA XTREME RACE AT VIR–ALTON, Va. (August 21, 2006) – Buell racers Steve Crevier and Mike Hale competed aboard Buell XBRR models on Saturday in the AMA Formula Extreme race during the ninth round of the 2006 Formula Xtreme championship August 18-20 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.

The weekend provided many learning opportunities, as it was the first time the XBRR has been to the fast, yet technical track, and Crevier’s first time ever on VIR’s asphalt. With a long, high-speed front straightaway and tight twisties in the back, the unique, 2.2-mile track configuration makes it necessary for competitive teams to excel at both horsepower and handling.

Crevier, riding for Deeley Harley-Davidson/Buell Canada, qualified 13th and crossed the finish line in the final race in 11th place on Saturday. Hale, riding for the Classic H-D/Buell-Millville H-D/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research team, qualified 18th and also finished the final in 18th. Their times over the weekend improved as they learned the track and adjusted the gearing and suspension settings.

Crevier raced the XBRR in the season-opening Formula Xtreme race at Daytona 200, as well as those at Road America and Mid-Ohio, while Hale competed aboard an XBRR at the Laguna Seca and Mid-Ohio races.

“With the solid reliability of the XBRR, the teams are able to get some real learning under their belts, and experiment with settings,” said Chairman and Chief Technical Officer Erik Buell. “Since the bike had never been to VIR before, some basic set-up work was needed. They learned a lot toward what is needed to become truly competitive.”

The next Formula Xtreme race for the Buell teams will be Sept. 1-3 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. It will be the penultimate round of the 11-race series.

KIDS & CHROME RAISED THOUSANDS FOR KIDS AND THE STURGIS MUSEUM–Five hundred of the motorcycle world’s biggest movers and shakers attended the 2nd annual Kids & Chrome fundraiser, sponsored by Bikernet.com, held August 9th during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event, held at the Black Hills Convention Center in Spearfish, is a benefit for to raise money to build a new children’s facility in Rapid City, SD.

“Kids & Chrome raised thousands of dollars for children with special needs,” says Bob Illingworth, Director of Fund Raising. “Final figures are not available as we are waiting for accounts receivable/payable to balance, but needless to say, we raised a significant amount of money for these kids. We are very grateful to our sponsors and all others who worked so hard to make this event successful.”

Highlights included:

Dave Nichols, Editor-in-Chief of V-Twin Magazine, presented the Teresi V-Twin Prize to Pegasus Fuel Injection, in recognition of their new, outstanding product introduced at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati and Daytona Bike Week. Pegasus will receive $100,000 in advertising in Paisano Publication magazines during the current year.

Hamsters USA raised over $45,000 for Kids and Chrome at an auction held at their annual Monday night banquet.

When Master Builder Billy Lane invites you to breakfast, you show up. Over 30 of the world’s top custom builders attended Billy’s 1st Annual Builders’ Breakfast on August 8th at his Sturgis Rally headquarters, the Broken Spoke Saloon. Billy raised over $12,000 for Kids and Chrome.

Over 20 of the world’s top builders signed the gas tank on Desperado Motorcycles’ “Good Times Bobber.” The bobber sold at the Kids & Chrome live auction for $29,000.

The event featured a five-course dinner, silent auction, live auction, and raffle of two donated motorcycles-an $80,000 custom by Jerry Covington of Covington’s Cycle City in Woodward, OK, won by Al B. of Sun City West, AZ. The other bike was a $45,000 “Frontier” custom bagger from Todd & Shelly Erdman of Thunder Mountain Customs in Ft. Collins, CO, won by Steven B. of St. Charles, IL.

HINES EARNS SECOND CONSECUTIVE VICTORY AT MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK; TAKES BACK POINTS LEAD–MEMPHIS (Aug. 21, 2006) – Andrew Hines learned a lot this weekend. He learned how his body and his Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines V-Rod work together to produce good or poor reaction times. He learned how important momentum is going into the final handful of races in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. He also learned how valuable a good pair of dry shoes is when the rain clears.

Hines rode his Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod to victory Monday after rain caused a one-day delay in final eliminations for the 19th annual O’Reilly Mid-South NHRA Nationals at Memphis Motorsports Park.

The victory propelled Hines back into the No. 1 spot in the POWERade point standings. It was also his second consecutive win in Memphis – a career first.

“I’ve never won at the same track twice and this was even more important because there was so much on the line,” Hines, a 23-year-old Indianapolis resident, said. “To come back here and win another big race in extreme weather conditions is a testament to what this team can do. We won in Denver in the intense heat and then we come here and deal with the worst heat we’ve seen all year, tons of rain and lots of delays. And through all of it, the team did such a great job figuring out what we needed to do to get down the track.”

Hines beat Antron Brown in the final for his second victory of the season and seventh career win in 15 career final round appearances. Brown had a 15-point lead going into the event and now trails by three points. Hines earned the victory quickly, as Brown left early on his U.S. Army Suzuki, fouling at the starting line. As soon as Hines saw the win-light come on in his lane, he lifted and cruised to the win and the points lead.

It was the fifth time the riders have faced each other this season including two final round matchups. Brown won the first final round face-off (Atlanta) but Hines has the 3-2 lead in the season series.

“It was such a big win because it gives us the positive push we need to make sure we don’t end the season like we did last year,” Hines said. “Last year we won Memphis and had a good lead in the championship points chase, but we didn’t perform well at the track in the last few events of the season. We need to make sure we change that this year. We don’t have the same points cushion and if we had not won four rounds today, the points would look a lot different.”

Not only did the team have to battle a competitive field of entrants, but massive heat waves, rain storms and race delays as well. Each professional team had just three opportunities to qualify instead of the usual four chances. Then, with the first round of eliminations nearly completed Sunday, the rain came and didn’t stop. The teams had to wait until Monday to see which competitors would rise to the top.

The Screamin’ Eagle team may have been prepared to face the competition on the track, but they weren’t faring nearly as well in the pits. Once the rains had cleared on Friday, the pit was soaked, the schedule was a mess and the crew’s feet were, well, a distraction.

“We were in the staging lanes, getting ready to race when the clouds erupted with a torrent of rain,” Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. “There wasn’t anything we could do. The guys had to walk the bikes back to the pits through a major rain pour. Once the guys started to get back to work on the bikes, I went and bought everyone a pair of shoes. It was a little thing, but it made everyone a lot more comfortable and able to deal with the big issues of racing. Today they said those were our lucky shoes and if it means buying a new pair for the team every rain storm and delay, I just might do that.”

Paluso said that above all else, she’s proud of the way the Screamin’ Eagle crew managed to be the last team standing after a long weekend.

“The rain is one thing, the heat is another thing, the humidity was outrageous and it just zaps the energy out of everyone,” Paluso said. “This team was hot, they were miserable because of all of the schedule changes and delays and yet they kept making changes to the bikes to make sure they got down the track with competitive numbers. They were all superstars this weekend in the pits and they made winning this difficult race look easy.”

Hines qualified in the No. 4 position with a 7.091-second pass at 188.02 mph while teammate GT Tonglet qualified in the No. 7 position with a 7.138 pass at 186.79. It was the first time both riders had qualified in the top half of the field in the same event since the Columbus event in May.

“It felt so good to get back out to the track and make a good, clean, fast pass,” Tonglet said. “We didn’t qualify for the event in Brainerd last weekend and the entire team was consumed with making sure both V-Rods got down the track this time. We knew we had rain in the forecast, which meant we didn’t know how many opportunities we would have to qualify. We did it early and left the DNQ behind us for good.”

Tonglet lost to Ryan Schnitz and the Team Muzzy Buell in the first round of competition Sunday. Tonglet rode his V-Rod to a 7.241 run at 183.89, falling just short of Schnitz’ winning run of 7.237 at 182.45. While Tonglet’s .019 reaction time was quick in itself, Schnitz threw down the weekend’s best reaction time with a .003 to aid the round win.

Hines beat Geno Scali and the Performance Machine Suzuki team. Hines turned in a 7.196 at 185.10 to top Scali’s 7.262 at 183.54. In Round Two, Hines beat Chip Ellis and the G Squared Motorsports Buell team with a 7.081 at 186.95 over Ellis’ 7.172 at 183.02. Michael Phillips fouled at the starting line against Hines in the semifinals.

“There were so many tuning challenges thrown at our team this weekend,” Hines said. “When the conditions changed, we made great adjustments. When I short-shifted my gears in the first round, my dad went over a few things with me to make sure I corrected that. I also learned that the way I sit on the bike makes a big difference in my reaction times. It was so hot and so miserable all weekend and the team just sat at that computer and crunched the numbers and made all the right calls.”

Hines said one of the biggest accomplishments was beating Ellis in the second round.

“If we had lost to Chip, he would have passed me in the points and he’s with one of the best teams out here and we didn’t want to get behind him,” Hines said. “That was a tough field to get through this weekend and it seemed like the Screamin’ Eagle crew just got better as the day went on.”

With just four events remaining in the POWERade season, the two-time defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion is determined not to repeat last season’s ending.

“This V-Rod is running so well,” Hines said. “The bike feels like it is running on a rail and that gives me confidence as a rider. The weekend was so rough on the team between the weather, delays and competition and yet we came out on top. Now we need that to carry over to the rest of the season no matter what the conditions are.”

The next NHRA event is the 52nd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4.

QUICK STURGIS REPORT AND CHECK CALIFORNIA HELMET LAW–Had a great ride to Sturgis and the Kids & Chrome event on Wednesday. Two back to back 13 hour days in the saddle used to be more fun, as my memory tells me. I guess my back isn’t what it used to be. Anyway, sorry I missed you out there.

I wanted to let you know that Quigley won in court again, and the judge found the helmet law unconstitutional as it is enforced in Santa Cruz County. The Order and Fact of Law can be found at www.usff.com/print. Look for the August 16th ruling. Great reading.

–Pan

–Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
info@accidentscene.org

DEAL OF THE WEEK ON EBAY–Not sure if you know anyone who is interested in a new ride, but the “Mr. Horsepower” bike built by Todd’s Cycle is up for auction on eBay. Opening bid is 10 grand and there is no reserve. Could be a really smoking deal for someone looking for a cool new ride.

LONE STAR CHOPPERS DYNO’D FEATURE BIKE– It was good to see you in Sturgis, what about Jack? I am still thirsty ! I ended up running Mil on the DynoDrag , El Loco went 10.74 @ 126 , love that PFI !

–Larry

HARLEY-DAVIDSON EVENTS FOR 2006 RALLY IN LOVELAND, COLO. ANNOUNCED–MILWAUKEE (Aug. 23, 2006) – Harley-Davidson events for the Motorcycle Rally in Loveland, Colo. at the Larimer County Fairgrounds (The Ranch) in Loveland from September 1 – 3 will include a variety of activities, including:

Demo rides provide the chance to test ride any number of Harley-Davidson or Buell motorcycles. Rides are free, but participants must bring a valid motorcycle license and sign a release form.

The Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum featuring unique displays of vintage Harley-Davidson products and memorabilia.

The Motorcycle Rally in Loveland is a Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) pin stop.

Be sure to meet Harley-Davidson staff members and executives, including Ed Schmitt, Bruce Dennert and Greg Alley.

Additional information on the Motorcycle Rally in Loveland and other events throughout the year is available at www.harley-davidson.com.

The Motorcycle Rally in Loveland is located at the Larimer County Fairgrounds (The Ranch) at 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538.

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NEW CHROME BILLET FRONT FORK KIT FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–MILWAUKEE (June 29, 2006) – The new Chrome Billet Front Fork Kit (P/N 46398-06, $1,195.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories produces a bright, bold custom look. This kit comes complete with left and right fork tube and slider assemblies, polished stainless button-head fork tube caps, front axle, smooth slider dust covers, upper and lower triple trees, steering stem, bearings, dust caps, fork oil and mounting hardware.

The thick forged billet aluminum triple tree is precision machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, highly polished and dual nickel chrome-plated for a rich, lasting shine and accented with beveled edges. The stem has been designed so the fork lock feature on Softail models is retained after installation. The chrome fork tubes and tapered cylindrical lower fork sliders add a bold, clean look. Machined from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, the mirror-polished and chrome-plated sliders feature a hidden axle and smooth fender and caliper mounts for a show-winning appearance.

Chrome Billet Front Fork Kit fits 2000-later FXST and FXSTB models and 2000-2003 FXDWG models. May require other components not included in the kit. See dealer for specific model fitment details.

For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.

CLUTCH LAW PASSED IN MISSOURI– Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed a bill that includes “Clutch’s Law,” in memory of John Michael “Clutch” Clubine, who was killed by an inattentive driver. The new law, which takes effect January 1, 2007, increases penalties for drivers who injure or kill others by committing right-of-way violations.

Clutch’s Law was passed after several years of effort by the AMA and Freedom of Road Riders. The law follows model legislation proposed as part of the AMA’s Justice for All campaign, and allows for additional penalties of up to $1,000 in fines and a drivers license suspension of up to 180 days, when someone is injured or killed, beyond the other fines for right-of-way violations. The AMA supported the Missouri legislation by issuing Action Alerts through the AMA Rapid Response Center and AMA Grassroots Manager Terry Lee Cook, a close friend of Clutch, personally testified on behalf of the legislation. The AMA launched the Justice for All campaign in response to numerous instances across the country in which drivers killed or injured motorcyclists and walked away with minor fines. In many cases, state laws do not provide for additional fines beyond a simple ticket for a traffic offense. The Missouri law addresses that potential injustice. Elsewhere, laws consistent with the Justice for All campaign have passed this year in Louisiana, Wisconsin, Georgia, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Iowa, and West Virginia.

–from Custer

SPYKE MIXES IT UP WITH OPTIONAL STARTER TERMINAL POSITIONS–The industry leader in super torque starting has a terminal case of meetingtheir customer’s needs. All Spyke SuperTorque Starters can be built with theterminal connections in one of four setups. “We want to make installs easierfor almost any kind of bike, from standard OE setups to the craziestpositioning on a custom,” says Spyke partner Bill McCahill. “You can savetime and setup headaches by not having to run extra length of wiring just toget your starter set in place,” he noted.

The setups are simply known as Standard, Model T, Model X and Model Y.Standard SuperTorque is the time-tested setup that most Spyke starters areproduced under. The Model T, X and Y offer terminal positions in varyinglocations with the custom builder in mind. They are for builders who needthe flexibility to mount a starter in a non-traditional position withmanageable wiring. Ask your local v-twin dealership for Spyke SuperTorqueStarters with optional terminal placements.

Contact:
Spyke, Inc.
12155 Pangborn Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562.803.1700
Fax: 562.803.0378
http://www.spykeinc.com

KEN CAMINITI’S LEGACY LIVES ON– I’m sorry that it’s been so long since my last e-mail you. Rest assured, the efforts to maintain Ken Caminiti’s legacy as a Padre is still an ongoing effort.Since Ken’s passing, Legacy 21 has made a commitment to ensure that the Padres retire Ken’s number 21. With your help and support, we can achieve this goal.

Our first effort, our letters to Dick Freeman, have made the Padres recognize that people want to see Ken Caminiti’s number retired. While Dick Freeman continues to work for the Padres, Sandy Alderson, has since been promoted to the President of the San Diego Padres. Legacy 21 also received an overwhelmingly positive response to the interview with Padres announcer Ted Leitner on his radio show.

Most recently, the MLB has launched a new contest, Hometown Heroes. Fans are asked to vote among five players for each franchise’s history. The Padres omitted Ken Caminiti from the ballot in lieu of the choices of Brian Giles, Trevor Hoffman, Randy Jones, Dave Winfield, and Tony Gwynn. Legacy21 has begun a write in campaign for Ken Caminiti. Gwynn will and should win this contest, but a strong showing of votes for Ken Caminiti will urge the Padres to reconsider on retiring 21. If you attend a MLB game, I encourage you to please write in a vote for Ken Caminiti for the Padres.

Finally, there is a new site for which you are welcomed to join and share your favorite memories, encounters and stories of Ken. Only the positive! There is also a slideshow. If you have a myspace account, you can join. If not, you are still welcomed to visit the site. Here is the link to the site:http://www.myspace.com/sdlegacy21. With regards to the site, someone once sent a photo of Ken at SJS. If you sent me this photo, will you please allow me to put it on the site? My computer was cleaned out so I’m afraid I don’t have the photo anymore. Could you please re-send.

— Patty

FIRST YEAR AT THE DRAGS–2005 was my first year on a AHDRA legal Prostock Bike and it was a good one. I won the AHDRA Western Divisionand placed 4th in nationally.

I’m currently running the same bike in the AHDRA Progas class and set a personal best time in Seattle of 7.93 at 161 MPHat the Friday test & tune session.

The next West Coast Race is August 26-27 at the Woodburn Race track in Oregon.

–Stan Sheppard

LOOKING FOR MRO HISTORY–

Was just checkin’ out yer site…Jeez…You have comea long way! Congratulations ol man…

I was lookin’ for MRO stuff…Are you still involved,interested, or participating in any of that sort ofthing any more?

Specifically…I was lookin’ for MRO History…I’veread the Bill Bish stuff & alot of the stuff on theNet…Besides becoming knowlegable overall, I’mcompiling info to use in putting together MRO historyfor Aridzona…

Charity says “HI”.

Didja know that she enlisted in the Air Force a coupleyears ago? She’s currently in the Reserve & is aAircraft Purpulsion Technician, Heavy…Which is afancy way of sayin’ that she’s a jet enginemechanic…Right now she’s workin’ on KC 135 Tankers @March AFB…

–Waldo
www.waldorides.com

Sure, we’re still involved and supporting MROs all across the country. We also have the history of ABATE somewhere. Stay in touch.–Bandit

ALAN LEE SIDECAR PROJECT–We recently featured Alan’s wild Panhead and he told us that he would keep us posted on his new sidecar project. Watch for updates as it rolls along.

–Alan Lee”
alan@alanleedesigns.com

AMERICAN RIDER PARTY GROWING–Our website looks better, our Aug 26th ride is getting attention and looks big, and we are growing in numbers rapidly. We have Congressmen and national TV coming to cover the event. http://www.americanfreedomriders.com

The ride info on the website is printable and usable in poster form or if I can print something for you to post for us please let me know.

–Danny

SMOKE-OUT WEST SEARCHING FOR VENDERS–Hey y’all. We need any help you can provide enticing venders (and bikers) to the Smoke Out West. Please direct them to our website (thehorsemag.com) and then my e-mail edgehorse@aol.com if they have questions. We have plenty of space for this first year. Thanks for any help you can provide.

–Edge
(803) 210-7272

AUGUST ROYAL ENFIELD BLOW-OUT SALE– We are having a huge storewide sale in August. During the month of August our newsletter subscribers are entitled to 10% off anything you purchase from us (some minor conditions apply – see below. This discount is in addition to any fr*e shipping etc. that you may have coming for orders over 300 dollars which are placed on the Internet at www.royalenfieldusa.com. There are no excluded items including close-outs so this a one heck of a sale! To get your special pricing, enter code AU06 on your Internet order in the comments section, or give it to your order taker and we will give your special discount. We sincerely appreciate your business and hope you take advantage of this offer.

Kevin Mahoney
Classic Motorworks

NEW PROJECT BIKE FROM LONESTAR CHOPPERS–Between biker-build-offs and Sturgis Larry Curik finished another project. Not bad for an old guy. When I asked him about the bike in Strokers Sturgis, all he said was, “My latest build.”

You can contact him at:larry@lonestarchoppers.com

GUILTY CUSTOMS SURVIVED 3RD ANNUAL AMD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CUSTOM BIKE BUILDING– Guilty Customs LLC participated in the 3rd Annual AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building in Sturgis, SD. While not placing in the top 10 this year, Guilty came away with some impressive reviews and experiences. This new custom shop has shown quite a knack for being in the right place at the right time with a product many want to see more of.Building upon a reputation for affordable, highly dependable and unique custom choppers, Guilty Customs was able to have quite a showing at this years AMD World Championships with Lucille, their debut custom bike. Her name is from a line George Kennedy made famous in the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke”. “Anything so innocent and built like that just gotta be named Lucille”.

“While scanning the rows of bikes to consider for contention in the freestyle championship each time my eyes landed on “Lucille”, her lines and stance caused me to make a b-line to her to check her out” says John Persitza of Cook Customs. “Closer inspection revealed that she was not an exotic creation that was even interested in vying for top honors in a competition with one-of-a-kind motorcycles. Rather she was a home grown beauty that was comfortable with herself, and for her owner?.one that I would be proud to own and ride”. “In short, a beautiful attention getting bike?.and when I found out the price……my first thought was this guy is gonna be selling a lot of bikes” says Persitza.

Cook Customs, out of Milwaukee WI, is known for their cutting edge designs by Dave Cook winner numerous industry awards and featured in industry magazines such as American Iron and Barnett’s. Cook recently won Best in Show at the 2006 Milwaukee World of Wheels Show for the bike “Nikki” and placed 12th in the Freestyle Championships at Sturgis this year.

Kiwi Motorcycles’ Mike Tomas, (1st place winner in Production Class), was also impressed with the level of basic design concepts exhibited with Lucille. “Since Lucille was entered in the “Freestyle” class, she had a lot of competition right out of the box with builders such as Jesse Rooke Customs, Roland Sands, Krazy Horse Cycles and many others” says Tomas. “While she didn’t place this time, I believe Guilty will be a group to watch in the upcoming years”.

Guilty Custom’s CJ Hanlon, in attendance with Lucille at Sturgis had only one thing to say about the experience. “Awesome! This level of exposure for Guilty gives us the type of experience we need and a worldwide platform to show the public the types of bikes we’re able to build”. Guilty’s goal is to bring the chopper back to the people that made them popular, the everyday hard working man (and woman) who don’t have extensive bank accounts. “With the Starlett line starting at $27k, bikes like “Lucille” will be accessible to almost everyone” says Hanlon.

Guilty Customs, LLC (www.guiltycustoms.com) is a custom motorcycle builder that is quickly establishing itself in the custom chopper industry by bringing to the discerning consumer, innovative and “rider friendly” custom motorcycles that are reasonably price. Guilty is one of the few companies with a line exclusively for female riders.

In Hanlon’s words, “at Guilty Customs, we are guilty!… of wanting to give the motorcycle enthusiast the bike and the experience they deserve!”

I’M INNOCENT, I SWEAR–What a nuts year. We’re scrambling, struggling, and our bike ain’t running yet. I always try to keep a positive attitude. Keep pushing and it will all work out. Here’s our ad for Bubs Bonneville Program, thanks to Chris Kallas, for all his help.

After Bonneville I’m going to ride to a bar or a beach and not move for a week. Not sure that’s possible. Back to reality. We’re working on the bike, our Bonneville apparel, stickers, patches and our Sponsor Banner. I’m going to shut my computer down and look around town for some o-ring master links for our drive chain. Then I’ll finish my ISR switch wiring. I still need to manufacture some lowered struts for salt running, another set of salt pipes, and a cover for the BDL primary.

Ah, but what the hell. It’s all apart of the Bikernet Adventure, and I have Hamster Harlan to thank. He’s working with the Hamsters to raise some Bonneville expense funds. I was inducted back into the Hamsters this year. I had a 13 year stretch, then took a three year break. It’s a good group of people, and I’ve know many of the initial group for over 20 years. I rode with about 30 of them from the west coast to Strugis this year.

Shit, I’ve got to get to work.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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THE DARKSIDE IS GROWING–Just updated my web.site still adding more pics and bullshit down the line – hope ya dig it

www.DARKSTARTATTOOS.COM

–Richiepan

S&S? ANNOUNCES BRISK SALES OF SERVICE MANUALS–LA CROSSE, WI (August 15, 2006) S&S Cycle announces a very successful first year of sales for its Super Sidewinder? Plus and Super Stock?/Super Sidewinder service manuals.

S&S is known as the leader in the high-performance aftermarket, producing engines of the highest quality, reliability, and performance to be used in a variety of custom motorcycles and as replacements for American v-twin models. S&S was the first aftermarket performance company to release an engine service manual. The first manual, for the S&S Super Sidewinder Plus engine family, was released in July of 2005 and S&S has sold more than 1387 to date.

“We recently sold our 1000th SSW+ service manual,” said S&S president Brett Smith. “We consider this a milestone in our history as the first performance after-market company to offer a comprehensive manual like this. We also released our Super Stock/Super Sidewinder (3-5/8″ and 4″ bore) manual earlier this year and this is closing in on 1000 copies sold very soon.”

The release of S&S service manuals coincides with the opening of the new Customer Support Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This facility houses the S&S Dealer Training & Certification Facility which provides training for technicians who wish to be certified at various levels on a variety of Proven Performance? S&S engines and components. On August 9, 2006, S&S also announced plans to provide training classes for consumers. In addition to training technicians and v-twin enthusiasts from around the world, S&S is also actively involved with many regulatory issues affecting the performance aftermarket. Providing service manuals is simply another step in the process of providing the best service possible to dealers, distributors, builders, and consumers of S&S products.

The Super Sidewinder Plus service manual, part #61-1000, is for the S&S 111, 117, and 124 cubic inch engines. The Super Stock/Sidewinder service manual, part #61-1001, is for the S&S 88, 96, 100, 107, and 113 cubic inch engines. The next service manuals to be released will include the popular SH-Series (shovelhead) and the T-Series (dual cam) engines. Consumers can visit www.sscycle.com to find an authorized S&S dealer or purchase these manuals online. The current suggested retail price starts at $20.95.

AVON TYRE QUESTION OF THE WEEK–Why do tires have a directional arrow on the sidewall?

The arrow indicates the direction in which the tire should be mounted on the wheel. When the tire is built the tread is joined with the tread overlapping in so that when the tire is mounted on the front wheel the braking forces acting on the tire keep the tread splice together and when it is on the rear wheel is it overlapped to work with the acceleration forces acting on the rear tire. See photo.

If a tire is mounted incorrectly a tread splice can result.

Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)
Sales Manager, North America
www.avonmotorcycle.com

BIKERNET INVITED TO INTERVIEW STAR OF TALLEDEGA NIGHTS–We invite you to interview composer Alex Wurman, whose score to “Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” helped the film rev to #1 this weekend.

“Talledega Nights” reteams Wurman with director Adam McKay, with whom he collaborated on on another Will Ferrell box-office hit, “Anchorman – The Legend of Ron Burgundy.”

Betwen the ballad and the legend, Wurman provided the score to Warner Independent’s National Geographic Film “March of the Penguins,” helping this film without dialog take the Oscar last year for Best Documentary Feature. That film has been certified as the second-highest grossing non-large format documentary in history.

Please let us know if we may schedule an interview with composer Alex Wurman and send you an advance of his score.

–Tom Kidd
Costa Communications

HELMET-HOGS TESTED ON RUN TO STURGIS– Thanks for coming by the booth and testing the Helmet-Hog’s out on your ride to Sturgis- I hope they worked out well for you guys- I just wanted to touch base and see if I can get any feedback from you regarding the product. Also to let you know that we can silk screen logos on them as well, they might look pretty good with a bikernet logo, selling in the Black Market..

Scott Heames
Helmet-Gear, Inc
714-612-3320 cell
562-366-4348 office

They worked like a champ and will be featured in our Sturgis ride coverage. –Bandit

KIDDIMOTO JOINS RIDER FOR HEALTH–Kiddimoto has joined forces with Rider for Health and we’re about to launch a fund raising campaign. It will include a huge amount of PR and we’re getting many of the BSB, WSB, MotoGP and MotoX teams involved, along with motorcycle dealers, owners/riders clubs, biker meet pubs/cafes, bike shows (BMF, ManxGP etc), training schools, race circuits, trackdays, race club meets, tour operators, motorcycle magazine offices and any others you can imagine.

In essence, the campaign is to raise ?10,000 will be launched on 16th August, we’re using a fund raising chart and offering exclusive Riders Kiddimoto bikes as prizes. This is how the chart works? There are 100 squares on each chart. There is a simple question with multiple choice answers. Entrants pay ?1 per square and write their name, contact details and answer in a square. When all 100 squares are full, one correct answer is drawn as the winner. The winner receives an exclusive Riders Kiddimoto bike as their prize. As a thank you to the race team, dealer or whoever for managing and completing the charts, they’re entered into another draw and 10 winners are randomly picked. The winner receives a very collectable and rare signed Riders Kiddimoto – signed by MotoGP, WSB and BSB riders.

Send the reply form to: 30 High Street, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2AF or fax it to 01934 733654

–Steve
Cain & Abel Consultancy
Mobile: 00 44 (0) 791 637 1113
Office: 00 44 (0) 117 955 8197
E-mail: steve@cainabelconsultancy.com
Web: www.cainabelconsultancy.com

CYCLE VISIONS NEW HOME PAGE–Per our discussion, here is the revised homepage. Changes include an interior store shot, the addition there of a link to directions (will link to Yahoomaps), moved devil head up to next to logo, changed search for products for section to match what Harley has.

–Randy
http://cyclevisions.com
Cycle Visions….designs in motion.
Our mission is to earn your business!
Cycle Visions
4263 Taylor Street
San Diego, CA 92110
mailto:randy@cyclevisions.com
619-295-7800
619-295-7909

BIKERNET PRODUCT OF THE WEEK–I’ve bought a nice boat that’ll sleep six. If you’d like to go on a nice Gulf cruise, let me know. Attached is a photo of the boat. Took most of my savings, but, hey, you can’t take it with you.

–from Bob Clark

HELP A KID–Our fund raiser to help my nephew get a computerized leg is set for Aug 27th and I will be working the event along with lots of volunteers. I have been passing out the flyers to stores to hang in windows and attending bike nite events passing out flyers. Most people are willing to let me give them my speech about my nephews tragic accident and our efforts to help raise funds for him…others are just plain D_ck Heads and could care less…but I keep on plugging away.

But you know that running into a D_ck Head once in awhile makes you appreciate the good people you meet for sure! I think the event should be a good one. But don’t forget us here in Western Pa, as we want to organize more events and hopefully a large poker run. So any contacts that you can hook me up with would be great and much appreciated…:)

–Darlee (your bud in Pa..:))
“Darlee Eppinger” sheena1457@hotmail.com

TOMORROW’S CAR AUCTION–Bonhams & Butterfields welcomes you to our ninth annual auction at Quail Lodge in Carmel, California. This year we are honored to offer a stellar selection of the world?s most outstanding motorcars. The selection ranges from such sports and competition cars as the fantastically muscular big-banger CanAm McLarens, Porsches, Lolas and ?ever so slightly sinister? Shadows, to the golden sports-racing car beauties of the 1950s when the Italian-versus-British duel of Ferrari against Jaguar raged so fiercely. Road cars are represented by the exquisitely stylish French exotica from such elegant marques as Delahaye and Talbot-Lago, with the haute couture of stylist and coachbuilder Figoni & Falaschi blending a heady high-octane cocktail of pure aesthetics, style and beauty.

Bonhams & Butterfields hope to see you at our tent on the spectacular fairways of the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club.

Catalogs may be viewed online here.

Location:
Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
http://www.quaillodge.com/maps-directions.php
8205 Valley Greens Drive
Carmel CA 93923

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY COMES TO BIKERNET–I was wondering if I could submit a relevant motorcycle accident attorney toyou for inclusion in your directory. He would be more then willing toreciprocate if necessary and if there is a fee please let me know and I canrun it by him.

The link information is as follows:

Michael Padway – San Francisco motorcycle accident attorney
http://www.michaelpadway.com/

–Todd Meredith

BIKE DEAL OF THE WEEK– FOR SALE, ROLE MODEL CHOPPER, 96-INCH S&S MOTOR, 6-SPEED BAKER TRANS, H-D PRIMARY, H-D ELECTRICAL, CRANE HI4 IGNITION, BUILT BY ADAM CHANDLER ORIGANALS, FEATURED IN HORSE MAG.
DRAGPIPES1@aol.com

S&S POWER CONTINUES TO PERFORM IN NHRA RACING– LA CROSSE, WI (August 14, 2006) S&S? powered bikes once again showed their Proven Performance? this weekend at the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota. Seven S&S-powered bikes qualified; Chip Ellis had the lowest ET and qualified #1 with a 7.082 @ 187.76 mph. This was Ellis’ fifth #1 qualifying effort this season and his seventh overall during his NHRA career. Of the seven S&S-powered bikes that qualified, four of them were in the top half of the field. Tom Bradford qualified in the #4 position with a 7.119 ET, Matt Smith was in the #5 spot with a 7.131 ET, Chris Rivas qualified #7 with a 7.141 ET, Ryan Schnitz was #11 with a 7.168 ET, Matt Guidera was #13 with a 7.176 ET, and Marco Andreano qualified #15 with a 7.194 ET.

Ellis advanced to round two on his Drag Specialties/S&S Buell? but lost to Antron Brown despite a remarkable perfect reaction time of 0.000. Andreano, Schnitz, Bradford, and Smith joined Ellis in advancing to round two of eliminations on Sunday. Ellis is now #3 in the POWERade points, just 30 points behind Andrew Hines (#2) and 45 points behind the POWERade point leader, Antron Brown. Ellis is also leading the pack in the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle.

Schnitz and Bradford went on to the semi-finals and lost to Antron Brown and Steve Johnson. Brown won the race against Johnson with a 7.108 ET @ 186.85 mph.

“Unfortunately we didn’t see one of the S&S-powered bikes win this weekend, but we competed favorably with the number of qualifiers and fast times against the Suzuki? and Harley-Davidson? motorcycles,” said Charlie Hadayia, Senior Manager of Racing & Customer Services for S&S Cycle. “We had seven teams qualify this week, compared to six teams at the last race, and once again Chip was in the #1 spot using the Proven Performance S&S engine. Tom Bradford also had the quickest pass this weekend in round two against Matt Smith. I’d like to congratulate all of the teams on their efforts this weekend, especially Ryan and Tom for advancing to the semis. It was also great to see Andreano advance to round two,” concluded Hadayia.

Five of the top ten POWERade point holders this season are using the Proven Performance S&S 160″ Prostock motorcycle engine. There are five NHRA events remaining this season for Prostock Motorcycle. The next event is the O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals at Memphis, Tennessee on August 18-20, 2006.

AUSTRALIAN DRAG REPORT–Here’s Gavin Cass’s twin cam during qualifying early in the morning. It has a stock swingarm, 8″ centerline wheel, as a 95″ made 135 hp on the dyno and ran 11.3’s on race fuel. Now out to 107″, lowered the compression so it runs on normal pump fuel. Makes around 120 hp now ran 11.77, 11.78, 11.78 on 11.75 dial in in Chicago shootout. Redlight on first pass ended his chance of taking home the marbles.

— Bob Kotmel

TEACHER TERRORIST ARRESTED–At New York’s Kennedy airport today, an individual, later discovered to be a public school teacher, was arrested trying to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a setsquare, a slide rule, and a calculator.

At a morning press conference, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said he believes the man is a member of the notorious Al-Gebra movement. He is being charged by the FBI with carrying weapons of math instruction.

“Al-Gebra is a fearsome cult, “Gonzales said. “They desire average solutions by means and extremes, and sometimes go off on tangents in a search of absolute value. They use secret code names like ‘x’ and ‘y’ and refer to themselves as unknowns, but we have determined they belong to a common denominator of the axis of medieval with coordinates in every country. As the Greek philanderer Isosceles used to say, “There are 3 sides to every triangle.”

When asked to comment on the arrest, President Bush said, “If God had wanted us to have better weapons of math instruction, He would have given us more fingers and toes.”

–from Art Friedman

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Hey, Wow, I just twisted through all my e-mails from Sturgis to create this news. Hopefully, I didn’t miss anyone. It’s going to be a hot blast from all over the country and world.

My Accurate 120-inch engine may roll into the shop today, and with any luck the bike will run this weekend. I’ll pick up my paint tomorrow and burn late nights firing her to life.

Let’s hit the news, my thoughts are scrambled regarding Sturgis, plans for Bonneville, and making our first Salt Flat attempt run.

DOWNUNDER VIETNAM VETS EVENT–On the 2nd September we have the annual Vietnam Vets poker run. Last year we got over 300 bikes. Probably small by comparison to a US run but consider this, we only have 100,000 people in district. That’s about 0.3% of the population in this area. If the same relationship was obtained in New York (22 Mil), it would like 66,000 bikes turning up.

Then 7th October the Rebels bike show is on which is another favourite event. Last year I was tickled to be asked to judge the bikes, rods and muscle cars for the club. Always a good day except for the obligatory police road block in the morning to take mug shots and record names. Take care from Down Under.

–Pete

BIKERNET INDEPENDENT NOISE STUDY RESPONSE–I take exception to your note that I got in Solriders newsletter.We certainly must fight for our rights; but we have no right to intrude on others personal space, neither physically — your right to swing your fist ends before it touches my nose — not aurally: your right to make excess noise (defined legally) ends just before it gets to my ears.

I think Gunny’s note in the same newsletter chiding those who drink and ride was better put than your position: with rights come responsibilities. If you want to ride, do it so that others aren’t hurt, killed or seriously annoyed.

Ride long, ride hard.
–vic — going on 100,000 m in last 5 years.
Vicken Totten

I take offense every time I read a motorcycle accident report wherein the motorist intruded into a bikers personal space and injured him or her. here’s the link to the report, if you haven’t read it: http://www.bikernet.com/news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=902–Bandit

TWO MORE NEW BIKER MAGS COMING– We hired Craig Murrow from HOT BIKE to run our add sales in our new magazines (Garage and West Coast Choppers Mag). I will let you know more as time goes on about the goings on around here.

–Simo
West Coast Choppers

THE CHIEF’S WEB SITE– – loads of new pics in the Rockers Rollin’ gallery, including more Status Quo (for the cover of their upcoming live dvd you’ll have to wait a while), Joe Satriani (we’ve just done the cover for his upcoming live dvd and live cd, but that one is top secret for now), several pics from the concerts at Sturgis Bike Rally (Tom Petty, Joe Cocker, Cheap Trick, Montgomery Gentry…), lots of photos from the festival summer in Europe (Ted Nugent, Foreigner, Pavlov’s Dog, Queensr?che…), and a load of new stuff in the other galleries…

Here’s what’s new on www.ccbikeart.biz:- loads of photos of last week’s Sturgis Bike Rally in the Black Hills in South Dakota. Bikes and babes and chrome, go check it out. We’ve also included a few of the shots we recently did for Eddie Trotta’s website at ThunderCycle, and you might recognize a few other famous bike builders… Look out for our extensive Sturgis photo reports in upcoming issues of Born To Ride Magazine in the US, Classic Rock Magazine in the UK and BIKERNET.COM.Meanwhile, some of our work is now on exhibit at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins (Colorado), at the Primo Piano Gallery in Lecce (Italy), and prints of some of our work can still be bought at the LeMieux Gallery in New Orleans (all proceeds donated to the New Orleans Our Home Town charity project).

Rock On and Ride On,
–The Chief & The Duck

BIKERNET DEAL OF THE WEEK–One hot Sportster from Bob Clark. I’m trying to get an amount from him, but Bob is a tight wad. I’ll report when he coughs up the info.

NEW CANTINA MEMBER–I just signed on about a month ago. I’m pretty much an old school / old rider ( 55) and have been scootin around for a long time- when Easyriders was just beginning and mags such as “Colors” catered to those with an outlaw mindset.

Anyway, I am very pleased with your product. The idea of a good bike mag with regular updates at your fingertips is terrific. Also, just received your book and looking forward to reading it. I understand that you know the folks at Departure Bike Works in Richmond, Va., I live in Va. Beach and ride with friends that have some ties with them.

Keep up the good work.

Best regards, Capt. Ed Hardison
Nebulkmovers@aol.com

NEW ADDITION TO THE CONDEROSA–Audrey is excited to have a sister on the way. And Audrey is trying to stay ahead by setting a land speed record at the salt flats, before her competition arrives

–xoxo the conders
: theconderosa@comcast.net

JOHNNY CHOP TRIBUTE BIKE–Bike given away at the 2006 Grand National Bike Show.Oct. 14 & 15 – Cow Palace – San Francisco, CAThe Johnny Chop Tribute BikeBuilt by friends of Johnny in the memory of Johnny, this bike will make one lucky winner veryhappy and will keep Johnny’s memory alive.

All proceeds from your $30 ticket are going to Johnny’s family to fund the charities andspecial interests that helped Johnny thru the years.

Raffle Ticket:Tickets are $30 each. With every ticket sold, you get a limited edition t-shirt.Shirts are going fast and sizes are limited.

Get your ticket & t-shirt today at http://www.horsepowerpromotions.com

Horse Power Promotions
ph 805.686.2007

RUSSELL MITCHELL INTERVIEWED BY BIKERNET RADIO– The La Calendar Show was hot, the Babes were hotter and the bikes were sizzling. Thunder Bob of Metric Thunder saddled up to Russell Mitchell to talk about his tough European-inspired chrome and night v-twin missiles that he builds at Exile.Listen to Russell Mitchell

THE GUILTY INDIAN–Look for the next issue (Sept/Oct 06′) of Vintage Motorcycle Magazine to feature the “Guilty Indian” bobber that we are offering in partnership with Kiwi Motorcycles. What a sweetheart of a ride…talk about vintage!!

This magazine is one of the staples for those interested in vintage motorcycles, whether they be metric or v-twins etc.Their website is http://www.vintagebikemag.com/ if your interested in looking them over.Also for those of you that missed the roll out of Lucille, visit our website at www.guiltycustoms.com for her pic’s.

See ya!
–Guilty Gang

BAKER 6-SPEED GEARING INFO–For the Right Side Drive Baker 6-speed it is .86 in 6th gear.Unless, say you get the OD6 (.86 in 6th gear) but with the optional DeepOverdrive Ratio for 6th gear, and then its .80 in 6th gear. And theBaker DD6 is actually 1.00 in 6th gear, but by putting the 28 toothcompensating sprocket(supplied with the DD6) on the primary, youoverdrive the primary, making 6th gear .86.

If you have the current Baker 2006 catalog, on page 7 we break down theDD6, OD6, and DD5 and discuss the ratio options. FYI: if you don’t havethe catalog but would like to refer to it ever, we have PDF you candownload on the main page of the baker drivetrain websitehttp://www.bakerdrivetrain.com.

We also have a ratio calculator here:whichcan be found on the tech info section of our site, and I think is prettyhelpful too.

Hope that helps!
-Trish

That helped a lot, Trish. Thanks, –Bandit

IN THE WIND POKER RUN CHARITY RIDE–I have a large favor to ask…attached is a copy of a faxed flyer for the Denver Colorado 15th Annual “In the Wind Poker Run” Charity Ride supporting the Children’s Hospital of Denver Handicapped Sports Programs to be held Sept 16, 2006. Selfishly this is a program that my sister Carol Page administers for Children’s Hospital in Denver. This program supports all of the rehabilitation efforts of numerous illness children suffer through sports and recreational therapy’s.

Carol has administered this program since the early 1980’s and has been actively involved in its growth since her moving to Denver in the late 1960’s.

Currently their handicapped ski program in Winter Park hosts over 140 children every other weekend throughout the winter, and her activities also include golf, river rafting, tennis, hiking, fly fishing, airplane ride adventures, etc. which all contribute to allowing these severely handicapped children the opportunity to get joy in their lives, and make moves back into the mainstream of their communities.

There are numerous events throughout the year that support this program in addition to this motorcycle event including a “Ride The Rockies” bicycle race that was held several weeks ago, golf tournaments, charity dinners, etc., so any contributions you might make throughout the year will find its way to supporting this program.

This program currently is suffering from reduced contributions, and they need our help. I know we are all asked each week to contribute to another cause, and I understand if you cannot participate at this time, but I would ask if at all possible that you send any items that could be used for their raffle, auction, or silent auction, or even future charitable events (golf tourney, dinners, etc.). I do not know the statistics of this event but I do know that they have over 3-400 participants each year and it has been covered locally by TV and Radio each year as Children’s Hospital of Denver is a highly regarded institution within the community. Both the Denver Rockies Baseball and the Avalanche Hockey teams are heavily involved and contribute to this cause with both players, jersey’s, and tickets. Anything you could do for this charity would be appreciated…

Please send “any” item that could be used for this event directly to:

Carol Page
Director of Children’s Hospital Handicapped Sports Programs
Children’s Hospital Phys Therapy Dept
B385 HSP
1056 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
Thank you for anything you might be able to do no matter how small.

–Bob Page

LIVIA HITS STURGIS FOR BIKERNET–Thanks for the great time out in Sturgis. I’m putting together my Sturgis story along with photos so you can put them in the Cantina with the Sunday news. Just wait till you see some of the photos I got in Sturgis. I wish you could have stayed out in Sturgis longer but at least we had that one night out together. 🙂

No photos to pass on yet for the Thursday news except for the two attached….

–Livia

BIKERNET INDEPENDENT NOISE STUDY RESPONSE–I agree 100% with your article I read regarding noise level control legislation. The study you did with various rides, and conditions to determine and demonstrate the inability of auto drivers to hear an oncoming bike. Well done. It is guys like you who ride and write that make the “Man” realize that some of us can think and knock their teeth out….Thanks for stepping up over the years and showing the other side of Bikers.

I am a 51 year old Marine Vet, been riding since 1972 and when I was young I had every Easyriders issue out….until I did a bid in Leavonworth…hahahaha they wouldn’t let me keep them.

I am currently in Afghanistan, hunting the Taliban….and having a good old time doing it. I have one of those new 2006 Street Bobs sitting in my house in Tejas. Miss it, miss riding..but like you said…If we don’t fight for something we believe in then we deserve to get our asses kicked….

If there was anything I could do to help the cause I would. Right now I am just trying to keep the cocksuckers out of our country so. You, me, my brothers and my sons can ride and Speak their mind in a public forum. God forbid we have our rights to free speech and freedom of expression etc…taken from us, under the guise of the terrorrist are coming…Brother, they are already in the US…at least here I can let them know that if they “fuck around, they lay around”…..

Again…thanks for speaking out for us all….Ride Safe….Strength and Honor

–TIMO STINSON SPS 1%er
“Honorable Few”

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Hey,

Just back from Sturgis. Incredible week of wild rides, wicked women, not enough whiskey and ducking rain. I don’t know where to start or end. Hell, I don’t know what’s up? Hang on for a full report as we prepare for the run to Bonneville.

Rumor has it that my Accurate, 120-inch engine will be shipped today and arrive on Tuesday for final assembly. Let’s hope the Paint will arrive before and I’ll be ready for final tuning.

The news is super short today, since I’m still decompressing. We’ll be up to speed with constant features and more news in the next couple of days.

WORLD RECORD BIKER ATTEMPT COMING–One Year Early Bird Pre-Event Notice / So Everyone Can Plan to Make History!Bikers Attempt Guinness World Record Sept. 1st 2007http://thebikerfoundation.com/GuinnessWorldRecord.html Event Web Site

Respond to BikerWorldRecord@msn.com

Hardbikes RC 200 is Easy on the Pocketbook and Hard on the Competition–Hermitage, PA – August 8, 2006. The Hardbikes RC 200 Chopper delivers an introductory custom chopper for an enthusiast that has champagne taste on a beer pocketbook.

The RC 200 Chopper is an introductory custom motorcycle that has many of the high-end components that one would find on a custom motorcycle. Components include Weld Wheels, Hawg Halters with differential bore for better stopping, Tech Starters, Torian exhaust pipe by D&D Performance Exhaust, Primo Brute Belt Drives, Drag Specialties and Riveria High Performance Clutch.

The reason Hardbikes can deliver such value is because they build custom bikes on a production assembly line. This reduces costs and allows the Hardbikes’ buyer to receive significant value for their investment.

Value is not the only benefit of a RC 200 Chopper. The design harkens back to the golden age of the American Chopper.

“What is intriguing about the choppers of the 60s is the sano look of the design,” stated Bob Kay, Hardbikes VP Sales and Marketing. “We took the sensibilities of the 60s design and infused it with 21st century technology to get a chopper that not only looks good but turns, stops and accelerates like a crusier.”

Hardbikes buyers build their own custom motorcycle by logging onto the Hardbikes website, www.hardbikes.com, and build their custom-fit motorcycle from a deep-list of quality parts represented in the software application called the Design Wizard. After the design is completed, owners sit down with their local dealer-designer to be fitted for the bike according to their physical dimensions and riding style.

The RC 200 Chopper base unit comes with old school single down rigid frame, 4-inch backbone stretch, 6-inch downtube stretch and 38 degree of rake. The stretched chopper tank sits on a black powder coated frame. A bullet-proof 96-inch S&S Engine with IST ignition transfers power to a LSD 5 speed tranny that smokes the 200mm meat out the back.

Bob Kay, Hardbikes 724-981-7000

GULF COAST BIKER NEWS REPORTS IN–I publish a biker rag along Florida Panhandle. Please add me to your email list and I will be sure to include this in our upcoming edition in November.

–Shelley W. Johnson
Shelley Ink publishes Gulf Coast’s Biker News
Island Times and Town Points
P.O. Box 844
Gulf Breeze, FL 32562-0844
850-916-5258

If anyone want to receive notices about Bikernet content, contests, or action, just sign up in our Free Contest area. It doesn’t cost a dime and I won’t pack you “in” box with crap, just a reminder once in a while: http://www.bikernet.com/contest/. –Bandit

R-Max USA by Roadmax Transmissions is Bolted to Every Saxon Motorcycle–August 10, 2006, Ontario, CA – R-Max USA by Roadmax Transmissions are installed in every custom motorcycle built by the team at Saxon Motorcycle Company including their signature motorcycle, the Black Crown, designed by Gard Hollinger of LA County Choprods.

The Black Crown features hand crafted design elements including a crown motif sissy bar and gas cap, custom designed gas tank, rear fender and oil bag and a hand tooled leather seat. It uses the the popular black primer look from the ’50s but with a twist. Metal flake was added to create a unique old school ? new school finish.

Bolted to the left side of the Black Crown motorcycle is a six-speed R-Max USA transmission.

The transmissions assemblies utilize a 2.94:1 1st gear ratio, 2.21:1 2nd gear, 1.60:1 3rd gear, 1.23:1 4th gear, 1.00:1 5th gear, and for six speed applications a .86:1 overdrive gear ratio for 6th gear. Internals consist of SAE8620H precision cut full width gears with increased dog area. Gears are back cut and diamond media blasted for a very smooth and quiet operation. The shift forks are made from heat treated ALBC3 alloy because this gives the forks superior strength.

The technology we use in the transmission including our proprietary shift drum allows the Saxon motorcycles to shift consistently, smoothly and effortlessly,” said Jaz Zbiegien, Sales and Marketing Manager, R-Max USA by Roadmax. “We are excited about Saxon Motorcycle Company’s decision partner with us and we look forward to working with them. It’s a thrill to see their creative designs and acceptance of their product in the marketplace.”

For more information on dealer sales contact:John “JAZ” Zbiegien jr. at 866-R-MAXUSA

FOUR CORNERS RALLY IN THE ROCKIES–Four Corners Rally in the Rockies is proud to present The Schevelle Dancers starring Schevelle and featuring Kitty Lynxxx and Jessica Lynn. You may have seen these lovely ladies on the Discovery Channel, Speed Channel, E! Channel as well as others. They have been performing and wowing crowds from Daytona to Laconia to Las Vegas along with other rallies and clubs across the country. These lovely models are not just gorgeous but also talented entertainers who perform crowd-pleasing dance routines on stage. Schevelle was just named “Miss Feature Entertainer of the Year 2006”. Her other titles include winner of “Best Show”, “Best Legs”, “Most Beautiful”, “Best Butt” and she is a “Miss Hot Body” Finalist. These ladies will be bringing their award-winning performances to the stage at this year?s Rally in the Rockies. When not burning up the stage, or jump starting the fun in the Beer Tent these lovely ladies will be available for photographs and other souvenirs as they bring the smokin? hot Club Schevelle to this year’s Rally in the Rockies.

For the ladies that are coming Schevelle will also be hosting the best Male Buns and Best Male 6 Pack Contest on Saturday at 6 PM in the Beer Tent at Echo Basin Ranch.

Don’t miss the fun and the rest of our events, get your tickets and camp spots online at http://www.rallyintherockies.com/ or call 800-223-5492 to order (8 to 5 MDT). For rooms call 866-to-rally.

–The Rally in the Rockies

MOTORCYCLE NOISE ISSUE HEATING UP–A friend of mine forwarded the correspondence regarding motorcycle noise intrusions from legislators and I would like to join this fight!

I recently took my bike to the local H-D shop to get the Dyno tune up and noticed a flyer on the service departments counter indicating that they will no longer install or modify the exhausts of the motorcycles they service (of course they’ll sell the pipes, they just won’t install them). Now I’ve been back to riding for about 6 years now (with one of those recuperating from a nasty highway accident on my bike). So, one of the repairs I had done when putting my ride back together was to change the pipes from Scream’n Eagles to the Vans & Hines Pro Pipe. Since I changed that exhaust I have had a lot fewer cagers try to share the lane with me on the highway and also I went from 37mpg to 44mpg on the highway runs.

I must mention however, I was not big on the louder pipes and didn’t want to put them on at first. I thought the Scream’n Eagles were plenty to give me the rumble you don’t get from stock yet I didn’t feel they would be intrusive on others sharing the roads. I do a lot of my riding on the furthest roads away from people I can get and so I thought why put loud pipes since I’ll be the only ones hearing them. I have pretty loud air horns on my ride for those moments when you just have to let a cager know you are there. I found I wasn’t fast enough on the horn trigger. I changed the pipes to a little bit louder. It worked, I’ve had the new pipes for about two years now and I’ve had maybe two (cell talking) cagers try to run me over.

I strongly believe we need to be heard. I do not however believe in some of these pipes that are just too loud and I don’t care for those bikers that feel they need to be heard up to five miles away. But then there are those in every group, culture, religion, ethnicity, etc…

Would you please help me to get involved with this fight. I am an AMA member, however, I don’t know if there are any local meetings in my San Jose, CA area. Granted I joined just this last year so I could ride and participate in the Women’s Motorcycle Conference that went on in Athens, Georgia this last month. But I figure I’m a member now and they’re supposed to be helping with motorcycle rights, so what else can I get out of being AMA. I looked up the ABATE website and read a few of their news letters and feel that they are still wrapped up in the helmet law. Don’t get me wrong about the helmet law, I feel we should have a choice to wear or not to wear, BUT, when the horse is dead you don’t keep trying to ride it. So if you could hook me up with a group that is actually trying to save what rights we still have, I’m in.

Sorry for the length, I’m very passionate about trying to keep what we still have and not to loose any more of our rights. In spite of that Willie and his Corporation telling us to back down on the noise issue. So, I’m reaching out (something I rarely do) and asking for help.

Ride Easy, Ride Free,
–Terri G.
’02 Softail Classic

Here’s our link to the Bikernet Independent noise study: http://www.bikernet.com/news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=902. We are fully aware that more testing needs to follow, but it sets the stage for more understandin and respect on the road. Least we think so. –Bandit

NEW VICTORYS FOR 2007 ARE OUT– We’ll release all the models and info Monday or Tuesday on Bikernet. Or if you’re still in Sturgis hunt ’em down.

CRUISING RIDER MAGAZINE SHUT DOWN– After a 10-year-run, CR has been cancelled,” said Josh Placa of Cruising Rider Magazine. It was a top four Japanese Cruiser Motorcycle company supported, controlled circulation magazine from Elhert Publications in Ventura, California. “Our last issue will be Nov. 06, which we are closing now. It was, of course, quite a shock and took us all by surprise and no one can make much sense of it.

“Anyway, sir, if you know of anyone who has need for an editor/writer/photographer, little crazy but has an old school work ethic, let me know,” Josh Placa.

Josh is a good man, hardworking and capable: joshua1@npgcable.com. –Bandit

BILLY LANE’S BREAKFAST MAKES HISTORY– First Annual Event goes down as history. World’s Top Builders Raise Money for Kids & Chrome Charity

Sturgis, SD- Billy Lane’s efforts and organization paid off August 8th in Sturgis South, Dakota. Billy and 29 of his master motorcycle building friends came together to raise money for Kids & Chrome. And that they did.

“We set our goal early on to raise about $5,000 by selling about 200 tickets for Kids & Chrome. Then “Bam” out of nowhere, this event took on a life of its own and turned into the most amazing morning in Sturgis” explained Lane. “The night before we had already sold over 400 tickets”.

“Everyone at my shop was so honored that I was asked to participate with Billy and all of the other remarkable builders at this event, we couldn’t wait to do it. When I got there and saw the entire block lined up with people waiting to buy tickets, and hundreds already inside, I knew Lane had done it; he made history today” said Brian Klock.

Lane and his Choppers Inc. crew set out to produce an event where anyone could come and spend a couple of hours with the world’s most well known builders over breakfast sponsored by Bikernet.com. The event was announced late spring for a date of August 8th, builders were personally invited to attend by Lane. Throughout the course of planning the event it grew to the point of having a list of builders waiting for a position. “I was still receiving calls from builders wishing to donate their time up until the day before the event. Each and every builder stepped up to plate to pull this off. Not only did they donate time, they provided amazing prizes for the ticket holders. We received signed clothing, jackets, parts and more from every participant. Some of the parts from guys like Jim Nasi, Scott Webster and Kendall Johnson were over the top. The guests that won them were so excited, it was like Christmas. The lucky winner out of Las Vegas that won a Sara Liberte portrait of himself with Arlen Ness couldn’t believe how his morning turned out” said Darcy Betlach, consultant to Billy Lane.

The 1st Annual Billy Lane Builders Bike took place Tuesday, August 8th at 9AM at the world famous Broken Spoke on Lazelle St. The event generated well over its original goal of $5,000. Prior to tallying all of the additional donations made Tuesday and Wednesday, the event raised over $13,000 for kids in South Dakota.

Moving forward there will be much improvements made to better accommodate the interest. During this first annual event, there was a slight food shortage that was corrected on site and shade shortage from the 105? heat for the guests and builders. Next year the event will plan for more guests and builders, but wants to THANK everyone that came to the first annual plus the sponsors that took such great care of everyone, Dodge, Custom Chrome, Budweiser, Renegade, House of Kolor, Activision, Choppers Inc, Broken Spoke Saloon, Xtreme Wheels, Dave Nichols the event Emcee and last but not least Chalor Cross for all of the amazing food. With your help history was made!

The second annual Billy Lane’s Builders Breakfast planning is underway for 2007. Watch for details and the date at www.choppersinc.com

IT’S A QUICK WRAP–I’m still reeling from the run home. We crashed a road King after peeling through over 640 miles. It happened on a San Pedro residential street as Kyle thought he was passing a parking car. At the last minute the car hung a left towards their driveway and over the hood he flew. What a way to end a week of riding in the rain, dodging deer and 90 mph speeds.

Next week we’ll hit the site hot and heavy with reports on the Bonneville builds, bike features and the wild shots from the Girls of Bikernet booths in Thunder Road and Hard Bikes on Lazelle.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit