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AMERICA’S BIGGEST CUSTOM & PERFORMANCE MOTORCYCLE SHOW BLOWS THE LID OFF LONG BEACH —The 15th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend takes place July 15-16th 2006 at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach / Los Angeles, as it continues its extraordinary growth and success having become the biggest Custom and Performance Street Motorcycle Show in America and possibly the World focused on the custom, cruiser and high performance sport / streetbike markets.

Many of the world’s top Pro and Amateur Builder street bike builders will be on hand to compete in the Performance Machine Calendar Show Bike Building Championship with a record breaking purse of our $70,000 in cash and awards.

This year’s Show Contest features 3 new classes including Street Chopper, Bar Hopper, plus the new RoadBike Magazine Metric Class located in the exciting new Roadbike Metric Midway featuring Japanese Cruisers, along with classes for European and Japanese Sportbikes. There will be a total of 10 Calendar Bike Building Championship Classes including the premier Radical Pro Builder Class sponsored by American Iron magazine with a $5,000 cash purse up for grabs, plus the coveted Performance Machine Best of Show Trophy.

Other Championship Classes feature contingency sponsorships by Jardine, Vance & Hines, Havoc Industries, American Iron and Iron Works magazines with winners receiving complete exhaust systems of their choice, magazine subscriptions, and other many other awards totaling $70,000. Not the least of which is the $5,000 product award for Best Performance Machine Equipped Bike at the show from the title sponsor.

Many of the class sponsors will be constructing unique one off trophies for 1st place, and in most other classes the Iron & Lace Calendar sponsor’s famous Mikuni Carburetor Desk Set awards will go out for 1st in each class, with 2nd and 3rd receiving the Show’s Engraved Liquor Flasks for the most unique and coveted awards from America’s premier Bike show.

DYNA HANDLING PROBLEMS–The Dyna rubber mounts are not the problem. The rubber mounts fail because they were not designed to take side loads. Erik Buell teaches in patent no. 4,776,423 and 6, 213,240 that rubber mounted motorcycles must have at least three stabilzer links connecting the powertrain unit to the frame to prevent lateral instability. The Dyna and V-Rod are manufactured with only ONE STABILIZER LINK.

TRUE-TRACK, suspension stabilization device for DYNA’s Part NO. 20-30 will eliminate front and rear motor mount failure, NOW. The TRUE-TRACK kit includes 2 units, a front stabilization device with a vertical travel limiter and a rear stabilization unit, for a total of three stabilizer links. Dyna handling will be greatly improved as well, it’s like riding a different motorcycle!

–Wil

NEW LAYBACK LICENSE PLATE AND TURN SIGNAL KIT–MILWAUKEE (May 29, 2006) – The new Layback License Plate and Turn Signal Relocation Kit (P/N 60215-06, $79.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories combines the popular Layback License Plate Mount with an integrated turn signal bar to add a stylish slant to the rear fender of Sportster and Dyna models. The kit relocates the original equipment bullet-style turn signals from the fender strut to a turn signal bar below the license plate, which also allows clearance for mounting saddlebags.

Layback License Plate and Turn Signal Relocation Kit fits 2004-later XL Sportster models and 2002-later Dyna models (except FXDWG), and includes all mounting hardware.

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.

KNUCKLES, KNUCKLES, KNUCKLES–Here’s a new project bike from Rick Krost at U.S. Choppers. His Board Track Races will be on display at the L.A. Calendar Show on Sunday. Or you can see the feature on Bikernet.

U.S. Choppers
2039 S. Lyon St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-546-4699
Appointments Only Please
www.uschopper.com

J&P IN DAYTONA–Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL – Rural Iowa may not be known far and wide as a motorcycle Mecca.But that’s where J&P Cycles, a retail mail-order business for motorcycle parts and accessories, grew from a small mom and pop operation in 1979 to a mega-marketer with 300 employees today. Its 3-pound, 1,143-page catalog is one of the largest of its kind in the industry, according to founder John Parham, who owns the company with his wife, Jill.

When the time came to expand, however, J&P Cycles set its sights on the place known far and wide as a Harley-Davidson haven.”We chose Daytona because it’s a motorcycle town,” Parham said in a recent telephone interview from his Iowa headquarters.

Actually, he chose Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona, a burgeoning biker-themed retail, restaurant and lodging complex north of Ormond Beach at Interstate 95 and U.S. 1, that appears destined to become a year-round magnet for enthusiasts.

J&P Cycles broke ground in May for a 24,000-square-foot showroom with an 11,000-square-foot call center on the second floor. Earlier this month, the company also bought a 14,000-square-foot building, formerly occupied by Ocean Design Inc., at the Ormond Beach Airport Business Park for $1.15 million to use for storage.

“It’s an excellent location,” said Parham of Destination Daytona, where motorcycle magnate Rossmeyer has created what promises to be a veritable theme park for bikers. “We’re looking forward to getting open and working with Bruce and the rest of the merchants,” added the parts entrepreneur, who owns a home in Palm Coast as well as condos in Daytona Beach and Destination Daytona.

If all goes well, the new showroom will be completed in early January 2007, he said, and open for business by Bike Week in March

–from Rogue

POWERPACC EFI SUPER!–Doherty Machine has just released their latest version of the performance proven Power PACC intake system for all Delphi EFI equipped machines. This upgraded version incorporates numerous improvements that provide increased efficiency and longevity. Doherty’s snap in venture has been updated and machined specifically for the EFI application. This specially designed venturi creates an induction path which provides a 100% unobstructed air flow. The combination produces an increase in both horsepower and torque with overall gains of up to 15%!

Each system is CNC machined from solid billet and polished to a show quality finish. All associated hardware is polished aircraft quality stainless steel.

Easily installed the new POWERPACC EFI SUPER is compatible with stock or aftermarket, round and oval air cleaner covers. For complete details call 800-956-9409 and be sure to visit them on the Web at www.dohertymachine.com

IT?S BLAZING HOT, TIME TO QUIT THIS SHIT–I needed to head out to LA County Chop Rods to discuss my mid-shifting mechanism, call Barry Wardlaw from Accurate Engineering for advice and stop by California Harley, some parts had arrived. It?s smoking.

The weekend is Jammed with the LA Calendar show. We have the Avon display packed into the Bikernet Headquarters, I need to pick up powder coating from Foremost and the editor of American Iron is coming over for dinner tomorrow. Then it?s 7:00 show set-up Saturday morning.

So have a smokin? weekend. Stop by the booth if you?re near the show and have a helluva weekend if you?re not. Stay out of trouble goddamnit. Sturgis is just around the corner.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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MR. WHEELER HAULING ASS–Officially on the road in the a.m. Looking forward to seeing you and the other racers in Sept. The 95-incher now has 8000 miles. With a leaking head gasket, we made 114 h p and 99.1 ft lbs torque. Head gasket repaired and runnin’ like a rocket, even gets 40 m p g . See you on the road….

–Raycwheeler
monterey, ca.

STURGIS DEADLINE UPDATE AND ART EXHIBIT–21 days left before we leave for the Badlands… what the fuck let’s just leave now.

–Ride Hard,
Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:soffordphotos@comcast.net

AMAZING DISCOVERY FOUND ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF SAN DIEGO–The Digital Discovery area of Bandit’s Cantina has made the search for The Code Of The West a lifelong pursuit. Several documents have been discovered and published there for Cantina Member Only. Most have been found in shallow graves between the West Coast and Las Vegas, in the desert.

Here’s an excerpt from Rebel’s find discovered in a bottle washed ashore on a beach near the Mexican Border:

“We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military. For those of you who can’t join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance:

1. The next time you see an adult talking (or wearing a hat) during the playing of the National Anthem—kick their butt.

The entire code will be re-mastered and displayed in Bandit’s Cantina, in the Digital Discovery Department.

NEW BIKE MAGAZINE LAUNCHED– Beginning Sept 1 we will start publishing a monthly FREE motorcycle magazine in Maryland/Delaware/Virginia. The name of the magazine will be Biker Beauties. Too many of the magazines in our area wouldn’t publish photos of girls in bikinis so Livia and I joined together with Lucky Cycles, CTM Customs, and Top Notch Custom Cycles to start our own magazine featuring lots of hot young ladies on bikes from various builders in our area and across the U.S.

Our magazine is going to be full color with 68 pages. A real good sized magazine to start off. We’ll publish 20,000 copies monthly and our first issue will be heavily distributed at DelMarVa Bike Week Sept 14-17 and at the York HD Open House in York, PA Sept 28-30.

We’re currently seeking advertisers if any of your readers would like to buy an ad in the first issue to get their products seen by those picking up copies at the show. They can email me at mailto:bikerbeauties@orlandoglamour.com and I’ll send them the rate sheet. For anyone who is willing to buy 6 months of advertising we’re selling a bunch of full page ads for $400/mo. and half page ads for $200/mo.

We’ll be at Myrtle Beach Fall Rally with 5,000 copies of the magazine too.

We’ll also have a subscription form available online in late August for anyone who’d like to have copies mailed to them so they can see all the hot girls and bikes.

–Sam and Livia

TEXAS SCOOTER TIMES CHOPPER SHOW–The correct date for the Texas Scooter Times Chopper Show and Swap Meet is August 13th not the 19th as stated in the previous email. Sorry for any confusion and we hope to see you there.

August 13th at the Texas Scooter Times SUMMER CHOPPER SHOW & Swap Meetalongside the Trophys for the shinin’ chrome motorcycles on display at theGigantic Historic Longhorn Ballroom will be a First, Second, and Third PlaceTrophy to be given to the People’s Choice Motorcycle ICE SCULPTURE..

“I just got tired of people tellin’ me HOW HOT it was in the Summer tohave a Swap Meet at,” quipped Texas Scooter Times co-owner Red Roberts, “SoI decided to throw in a Motorcycle Ice Sculpture Contest!!”

“We’ll have a blank on the Ballot that’s given to spectators at thefront gate where they’ll vote for People’s Choice Motorcycle and People’sChoice Motorcycle Ice Sculpture as well. And we really don’t GIVE A HOOT HOWHOT it is the day of the Show ’cause we’ll all be INSIDE with the AIRCONDITIONER turned WIDE OPEN!!”

When asked what he expected for motorcycle ice sculpture contestants,Red Answered, “Durn if I know!! All I’m sure of at this time is that we’vegot 3 Trophys and Braggin’ Rights for the FIRST EVER CONTEST of this KindEVER ATTEMPTED!!! WE’re GONNA have some fun with this!!!!!”

Motorcycle Ice Sculpture Contestants are asked to register SundayMorning August 13th at Bike Show Registration and display from 11am until3pm when the balloting closes.. DON’T MISS IT !!!!!

SCREAMIN’ EAGLE RIDERS READY TO BATTLE FOR VICTORY AS AMA FLAT TRACKERS TACKLE VIRGINIA–MILWAUKEE (July 6, 2006) – When Rich King gets ready for a race weekend, he mentally goes through the motions of competing on his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson entry in AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Twins championship competition. Armed with his 26 years of racing experience, the Iowa native might have an advantage going into this weekend’s event at the Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, Va.

After all, no one has raced there before. That’s something the veteran likes.

“I look forward to going somewhere that no one has raced at yet,” King said. “I think the teams that have more experience will be the better teams this weekend. I think we especially have an advantage because we have four riders in the Wrecking Crew and because of that we have a lot of knowledge at our finger tips. I think that will help us tremendously as we step onto a new facility.”

Racing kicks off at Virginia Motor Speedway at 5 p.m. with timed practice on Saturday. Heat races begin at 7:30 p.m. before the main event starts at 10 p.m.

King is currently second in points, just seven points behind points leader Chris Carr and the Quality Pre-Owned Ford Harley-Davidson team. Carr captured the season opening event win at Springfield, Ill., as well as the win in Syracuse, N.Y. Three other riders, King’s Screamin’ Eagle teammate Kenny Coolbeth (Lake Odessa, Mich., winner) and Dominic Beaulac (Lima, Ohio winner) and the Lombardi Harley-Davidson team as well as Mike Hacker and the Doc’s Harley-Davidson team (West Virginia) have posted wins this season.

King said the number of winners is making for great racing for the fans, and some tight point standings in the championship chase.

“I think right now the team that can go the rest of the season with the least amount of problems will win the championship,” King said. “There just won’t be any room for error. We’ve already had a good mix of winners and now it will come down to whoever makes the least amount of mistakes.

“Kenny and I are lucky because if one of us is struggling, we can look at their data and immediately have something else to try. We don’t have a lot of time in Flat Track racing. We just have a few qualifying laps, a few heat laps and that’s it. We have to be ready for the main event in a short amount of time and being able to discuss a setup with a few extra people has been great this season.”

King said the team is getting better each weekend. Coolbeth has one victory and King has finished on the podium twice. This weekend, however, the veteran will use a blend of old school experience and new school technology in hopes of making a third trip to the podium.

“I am going to the new track with an open mind and we’ll see what happen,” King said. “With the internet you can find so much information, so I will study whatever information I can find about the track and prepare myself that way. I’ll go through the various scenarios and hopefully that will put me in the ballpark without having a single lap under my belt. Then we go from there and figure things out as we go along.”

AMA Top 10 Point standings: Flat Track
1. Chris Carr, Quality Pre-Owned Ford Harley-Davidson 67
2. Rich King, Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson 60
3. Bryan Smith, Pat Moroney’s/Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson 54
4. Kenny Coolbeth, Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson 52
5. Glen Schnabel, Harley-Davidson 46
6. Mike Hacker, Doc’s Harley-Davidson 37
7. Jared Mees, Texter HD/ Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson 36
8. Shaun Russell, Bartels Harley-Davidson 31
9. Dominic Beaulac, Lombardi Harley-Davidson 29
Joe Kopp, Latus Harley-Davidson 29

In addition to the direct team sponsorship, Harley-Davidson will also provide support through professional flat track contingency and the Rider Support Verification Program (RSVP). Under the Screamin’ Eagle banner the support will total more than $140,000 throughout the 2006 season. This includes a contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson XR750 riders on the AMA Flat Track series.

QUOTES FROM 1955–“I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $20.”

“Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long before $2000 will only buy a used one.”

“If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous.”

“Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?”

“If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.”

“When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off leaving the car in the garage.”

“Kids today are impossible. Those duck tail hair cuts make it impossible to stay groomed. Next thing you know, boys will be wearing their hair as long as the girls.”

SAFER ROADWAYS IN PENNSYLVANIA–Scranton Times-Tribune, USA – HARRISBURG – Technology is credited with making Pennsylvania’s roadways safer, but some motorcyclists are concerned one bit of high-tech gadgetry might be putting them at risk.

Intersections across the state increasingly rely on automated stoplights that are triggered to change from red to green when they detect an approaching vehicle. Many motorcycles, however, aren’t substantial enough to trigger the lights to change.

It leaves bikers with an unsettling choice: Take a chance by driving through the red light or wait for a larger vehicle to come along and trigger it to turn green.”And if you’re late for work, who’s going to wait 10 minutes for a car to come up behind you?” asked Josie Johnson, president of the Luzerne County chapter of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education, a statewide motorcyclists’ advocacy group.

ABATE members say the state Department of Transportation is aware of the problem but has done little to address it. PennDOT spokesman Steve Chizmar said there is no easy solution.

Automated stoplights rely on metal-detecting cables that are laid in a loop pattern into the pavement of a traffic lane. The devices can be tweaked to make the cables more sensitive in detecting vehicles, Mr. Chizmar said, but if they are too sensitive they can be triggered by passing cars in other lanes.

“The bottom line is, if we turn up the sensitivity, it increases the chance for false readings,” he said. “There is not a fix-all solution to this.”

PennDOT advises motorcyclists to look for tell-tale markings in the roadway that indicate a loop is buried beneath. Stopping a bike closer to those marks, preferably on the outside edges of the traffic lane, can help trip the sensor, said Mr. Chizmar.

Bikers also can buy “green light triggers” – essentially powerful magnets – to attach to the underside of their motorcycles, but Ms. Johnson said the devices offer mixed results at best.

The issue is drawing attention from some state lawmakers, including Rep. Rick Geist, R-Blair, who chairs the House Transportation Committee.To examine the problem, Mr. Geist set up an experiment in his Altoona district in which two motorcycles of differing weights approached four intersections that use the automated lights. He said the heavier bike tripped two of the lights, while the lighter model tripped none.”We only looked at four intersections, and we’re talking thousands of these around the state,” Mr. Geist said. PennDOT did not have a tally on how many automated lights are in use statewide.

By law, if a motorcycle doesn’t trigger the light to turn green, the rider is allowed to treat it as a stop sign, proceeding through the red light once he has assured traffic is clear.

If an accident occurs, however, the motorcyclist likely will be found at fault because he went through the red light. And if a biker gets ticketed for driving through a red light, the burden is on the rider to prove the light wasn’t functioning properly.

“It’s a defensible ticket,” Mr. Geist said, “but it’s a pain in the heinie for these guys to have to go before a district magistrate and make their case to get themselves cleared.”

ABATE says the stoplights are becoming more problematic as more people opt for motorcycles over cars. Motorcycle registrations in the state have increased by nearly 50 percent during the past five years, totaling 318,283 in 2005, PennDOT records show.For now, bikers are left to balance convenience with safety, said Ms. Johnson.

“If you’re left sitting there and the light won’t trip, you have to take the chance of easing out of the light and hoping you don’t get broadsided,” she said.Adds Mr. Geist: “If a motorcycle ventures out into an intersection, it’s going to have a pretty tough time against an 18-wheeler.”

–from Rogue

BIG TWIN CUSTOMS INVITATIONAL–Do you enjoy watching all those bike-building shows on tv? Want to see 100 of the coolest custom-built bikes from around the world? Would you like to meet the builders who built these awesome machines?

Then check out Big Twin Customs Invitational, the premiere bike showcase featuring 100 bikes from the most innovative and creative builders in the world.

Spend a lot of time customizing your bike? Spend a lot of time flipping through magazines looking at the newest products you can put on your bike? Want to see 2007’s accessories and apparel before you read about them in magazines?Then check out Big Twin West , the largest American and Metric Big Twin tradeshow in the West. Most tradeshows are closed to the public but not Big Twin West! On Sunday, December 3, 2006 you’ll be able to walk the tradeshow floor, talk to exhibitors and preview next year’s products.

Don’t forget – free* registration for Big Twin West opens July 31, 2006! Spend three days in Las Vegas checking out the coolest custom built bikes from around the world, partying with your friends at the Industry Party and discovering the aftermarket accessories and apparel that won’t come out until 2007!

We don’t care how you do it – just get to Vegas this December!

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ALBRIGHT CYCLES COMES TO BIKERNET–My name is Scott Albright. I am the owner and only employee of Albright Bikes. I am located in Broomfield Colorado, which is a suburb of Denver. I have attached some photos of a couple bikes I recently finished this year and would like to get them put up on your site.

Both bikes include many one off components that I made in house including the gas tanks, handlebars ,exhaust pipes, belt drives, and foot controls. I can be contacted at 303-618-5497 or you can send me an e-mail to info@albrightbikes.com. Thanks for your consideration.

— Scott Albright

I told Scott that we would be proud to feature his bikes.–Bandit

BILLY LANE BREAKFAST NEEDS HUNGRY BIKERS–Just sending you a friendly reminder that Billy Lane’s Builder’s Breakfast Sponsored by Bikernet.com is approaching us very soon. As you know, this one of a kind event will take place on Tuesday August 8, a mere 3 weeks away! We are all very proud of this charity event, and are honored that you have chosen to be a part of it. Bandit will be waiting tables.

Every notable builder under the sun will be there. This event supports the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and the Rapid City Childrens Hospital. You can buy tickets for the 1st Annual Billy Lane’s Builder’s Breakfast at www.choppersinc.com. On-line ticket sales close July 31. They’re only selling 200 online tickets, and 200 tickets will be sold at the door.

–Darcy Betlach & Jennifer Schneider

BIKERNET LAWYER MEETS THE ORIGINAL GIRL OF BIKERNET–Was just going through all the shots Livia and I have shot together since she started modeling. We’ve shot way over 50 different motorcycles. Of all the shoots we’ve done the only Harley I can find is Scott’s bike. Every other bike was a ground-up custom.

Scott Well was voted the Attorney of the Year 2006, and is an excellent criminal attorney. That’s why the staff of Bikernet has him on retainer.

–Sam
SamDixon.com

IRON BUFFALO BLUES BY CHARLIE BRECHTEL AVAILABLE IN STURGIS–Copperopolis, CA – Renowned motorcycle historian, musician and storyteller, Charlie Brechtel, will be releasing Iron Buffalo at the world famous Buffalo Chip Campground during their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Iron Buffalo is a fitting tribute to Indian Larry and Dave Mann.

The title track, Iron Buffalo will take you on a trip to Gasoline Alley where you can imagine Larry wrenching on a bike. Ghost Cowboy is a melodic journey to the wide-open spaces of the old west where you will see visions of the Ghost Rider, made famous by Dave Mann. Sonny Keaton, a true “Old School Biker and Bike Builder” collaborated with keyboardist Ray Ray Crow to compose a true biker anthem, Horses of Iron and Steel; this song is what being a biker is all about. The album also includes songs about Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees along with future members of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. It includes the 5-Ball Blues after Bandit.

This will be the third Album for the Charlie Brechtel Band, and with each song you will feel the wind in your face and the sweet vibration of the road. Charlie will take you on a journey through time and boundaries that have been closed to all but a chosen few, he will take you into the Inner Circle. Charlie also produces a weekly radio show on the Internet at www.big7productions.com and has a number of videos available.

To purchase your copy of Iron Buffalo or any of the other CD’s, DVD’s or listen to the radio show, go to http://www.big7productions.com/

–Rogue

A FRESH START WITH PRECISION FRAMEWORKS– Precision Frameworks (PF) knows in order to win “Best In Show” you’ve got to start with the best frame. To continue to provide you with the best frames, Precision Frameworks has moved to a bigger location in St. Steger, Illinois, and expanded its services.

The new services include; producing rolling chassis and complete motorcycle builds, American V-twin customizing and service. Precision Frameworks will continue to build its award-winning frames as well as modify and repair any manufactured frame to your specifications.

For more information, contact: Precision Frameworks, (708) 754-0101, http://www.precisionframeworks.com.

HARDBIKES HITS THE BADLANDS HARD–Hardbikes is the place to be at the 2006 Sturgis Rally & Races! Hardbikes is located off Lazalle Street and will be open daily during the rally featuring a couple swinging chicks from the Girls of Bikenet.com.

Festivities include free pictures of you with the Hard Bodies of Bikernet on Hardbikes, paint demonstrations from Area 5150, fashion shows, burnouts and much more.

“You guys are going to like the show at Hardbikes,” said Bandit. “If the new line of custom motorcycles don’t choke your chicken then the Girls of Bikernet will.”

The Hardbikes parking lot will be filled with “must see” custom motorcycles from the 330 Neo Bobber to the hot rod 200 Bobber. What is unique about the Custom Hardbikes Motorcycles is that the buyer designs the bike from a complete A-list of custom parts. The dealer then works on the fitment for a completely original and custom fit motorcycle. Hardbikes then manufacturers the custom motorcycle to the exact specifications.

HEAVY POLICE PATROLS IN HOLLISTER–While many locals and visitors have complained that it seemed that law enforcement officers, rather than hordes of bikers, staged an invasion of Hollister this Fourth of July, Police Chief Jeff Miller said Friday the swarms of officers patrolling downtown streets during the unplanned biker rally were part of the department’s efforts to ensure public safety during an uncertain event.

“We didn’t know how many (bikers) where coming,” Miller said. “Hindsight is always 20/20. Our goal was to make sure things were safe.”

Miller, who has come under fire this week from city officials and residents for what many perceived as overpolicing during the unofficial rally, said that dozens of rumors had police preparing for the worst-case scenario.

“One rumor was that the bikers would all ride in at the same time and park their bikes in the middle of (San Benito Street), effectively closing down the street,” Miller said. “We were also hearing that the Hell’s Angels and the Mongols were coming to ‘teach the city a lesson.’ We had to have officers available to prevent the problems that everyone had been predicting.”

Hollister Mayor Robert Scattini told the Free Lance earlier this week that he was “embarrassed” to be the city’s mayor after receiving dozens of complaints from local citizens and visiting bikers about overzealous law enforcement. Others have complained that bored cops punished the bikers with tickets and citations for coming to the canceled rally.

Miller, who organized public safety for the rally, said law enforcement officials did their best to adapt once it became apparent that the crowds were smaller than expected. He said fewer officers were on patrol for this year’s event than for the 2005 rally and that the number of officers on the street decreased each day after the hordes of bikers failed to materialize.

“We adjusted each day to what we saw,” Miller said. “But Friday was the big unknown.”

For most of Friday, police outnumbered motorcyclists, prompting some locals to drive around the city with a “Police Rally” sign on their truck.

Hollister resident and motorcyclist Joe Love called the influx of police officers “massive overkill.”

–Rogue

BILLY LANE DOWNLOADABLE TO YOUR CINGULAR PHONE– MELBOURNE, FL – Cingular Wireless, North America’s largest wireless operator with over 55 million subscribers, has launched a series of downloadable mobile phone wallpapers featuring custom motorcycle legend Billy Lane and his Choppers Inc. brand. The content includes various high-quality images of some of Lane’s wildest chopper creations, his world-famous “hubless” wheel and various hand-made parts, and a series of original Choppers Inc. logos and artwork. Lane and Choppers Inc. teamed up with leading wireless entertainment provider Motek Mobile to produce and manage the brand’s wireless initiatives.

“At shows across the US, I see so many people who ask for pictures of the bikes, but because they rode to the show they can’t carry a poster or a book with them, the phone downloads allow them to take a piece of Choppers Inc home” said Lane.

Lane, the world famous “East Coast Chopper Kingpin” and his Choppers Inc. brand have appeared on numerous TV shows and specials including Monster Garage, Biker Build Off, Miami Ink, and his very own “Billy Lane Project” program on Discovery Channel. Billy leads the Blood Sweat & Gears Tour across the US and Choppers Inc have also been featured hundreds of times in premium motorcycle magazines like Easyriders, V-Twin and American Iron. Billy has also enjoyed huge success with his best-selling book titled “Chop Fiction”.

The downloads are available from Cingular’s Media Mall web site at www.cingularextras.com and directly through mobile phone browsers for Cingular Wireless subscribers. To check out available downloads you can also visit www,choppersinc.com

Lane’s Blood Sweat & Gears Tour will be set up at the world famous Broken Spoke Saloon in Sturgis South Dakota during this August at the Sturgis Rally & Races. Blood Sweat & Gears is powered by Dodge and sponsored by Activision, House of Kolor and Carolina Harley-Davidson.

Billy Lane’s Choppers Inc is located in Melbourne; FL. Billy has been in the motorcycle business since 1995. Choppers Inc holds 7 US patents and distributes high quality parts globally. Blood Sweat & Gears Tour is owned and copyrighted by Psycho Billy LLC, affiliated with Choppers Inc and Billy Lane. www.choppersinc.com

CELEBRITY BIKE BUILDER BARTENDER COMPETITION–The Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle and the New SturgisCounty Line is hosting the first annual:Celebrity Bike Builder BartenderFundraiser to benefit the Foothills Assisted Livingfacility in Sturgis, South Dakota

Bike Builders and industry legends we need you!!!

Here’s what the fundraiser is all about:Celebrity bike builders and industry legends team upwith another builder friend and serve cold beers andcocktails, alongside a gorgeous Broken SpokeBartender. All for a Good Cause! And all proceedswill benefit the local rest home. Let’s Give Back tothe Sturgis Community! This Assisted Living Facilityneeds our help.

Further to our e-mail sent in May regarding the abovefundraiser, we would like to firm up your commitmentand schedule for this fantastic fundraiser event. (The same e-mail that we sent also talked about ournew location, our photo wall and vendor space.)

The available time slots for our special first annualfundraiser are: any ONE shift from 8pm – 10pm -Saturday August 5th through Saturday August 12th.Note that on Wednesday, August 9th, the time slot is10p-11p due to the Kids & Chrome Charity.

Please contact us and advise us what your availabilitywill be. Let us know who you’d like to be teamed upwith, too. We NEED YOUR RESPONSE RIGHT AWAY!

Hey, this is for a super great cause, it’ll be areally fun time, and you’ll have an awesome, hottiebartender to back you up!

We will also follow-up with a phone call. Pleaseeither respond to this e-mail with your availabilityor call Sasha at 615-226-5800.

Thanks so much for your interest!
Jay Allen and the Broken Spoke Saloon staff.
www.brokenspokesaloon.com
520-432-1708 – main office

BAD IN BLACK BASSANI–Hot Rod Softail riders are really going to get off on these new BLACK THERMAL COATED PRO-STREET pipes from Bassani. Aggressive Hot Rod styling combined with superior exhaust flow characteristics put the latest from Bassani in a class all their own. Offered for all Softail models, Bassani PRO-STREET pipes feature 16-gauge steel construction with stepped head pipes, slant or straight cut tips and

Bassani’s unique tunable/replaceable flow-through baffle system. PRO-STREET PIPES finished in this state-of-the-art coating retail for $569.00 and are available exclusively from North County Customs. Call 866-439-4287 or catch them on the Web at http://www.bassanipipes.com/.

KURYAKYN ISO FLAME GRIPS–Thunder Bob here and do I have something that will make an impact on your Harley. It’s the Flame ISO Grips from Kuryakyn. Not only do these flame grips come with a soft and cushy raised rubber pads, they are finished off with a Maltese Cross emblazoned end cap.

The grips come with option like the very popular ISO-Throttle Boss, which greatly aids your hand on those long rides to the next rally. They certainly helped mine on my last ride from LA to Vegas.

–Bob Osias
Metric Thunder

http://www.metricthunder.com/

Get your ISO Grips here and all of your Kuryakyn accessories.

BIKERNET RADIO LIVE FROM LA CALENDAR SHOW–I’ll be at the LA Calendar show with Bandit this weekend doing interviews for Bikernet Radio. Check in at http://www.bikernet.com/mediacast”> Bikernet Radio talking Bonneville racing.

—Thunder Bob Out

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Hey,

It’s the grandiose LA Calendar Show weekend. Bikes were shipped in from Hawaii. Magazine editors flew in from back east. The sun is shinning, the LA Calendar Fast Dates Girls are lined up to hit the Park in front of the Queen Mary for this grand custom bike extravaganza.

The Bikernet Radio team are flying in from North Carolina and Orange County to interview anyone with a terrific story, cutting edge technology or extreme cleavage. I’m a Bike Show judge, don’t talk to me. I’m under severe pressure.

Hope to see you there. We just received a new batch of stickers from Chris Tronolone, a wild outlaw from Hawaii. We’ve got lots of shit to give away. Let’s hit the news.

I’d like to congratulate Bob Dron (above) and his lovely wife Tracy, on their all-new Oakland H-D/Big Dog store in one of the roughest neighborhoods in the country. He’s been located just off the Oakland Airport for decades. They’ve done a helluva job.

NEW HARLEYS FOR 2007– Harley-Davidson will launch the Twin Cam 96, an all-new Big Twin engine, as it introduces its 2007 line of motorcycles. The Twin Cam 96 will power all models in the Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and Touring product families, each of which will also feature the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission. New motorcycles for 2007 include two VRSC models, the all-new FXSTC Softail Custom, and a limited-edition model celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sportster introduction.

— Tina Albinger
Harley-Davidson Motor Company

EASYRIDERS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF RODEO ACTION–Newbury Park, Calif. – Easyriders Events announces its 20th Anniversary Motorcycle Rodeo Tour slated for the summer of 2006 and proudly presented by Lucas Motorcycle Oil Products. The tour kicks off in Wilson, N.C., at the Wilson County Fairgrounds from July 14-16, where more than 7,500 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to converge for three days of on-site camping, rodeo competition, live entertainment, monster truck shows and a myriad of other activities.

As showcased on the Speed Channel’s V-Twin TV series and 2-Wheel Tuesdays, the Easyriders Rodeo Tour features motorcycle rodeo competition by the World Champion Tabor family from Ohio pitting up against acclaimed custom motorcycle builder Kendall Johnson, who has been featured on the Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off series. The Tabors, who have gone undefeated more times than any other Rodeo team in history, and numerous members of the Associated Rodeo Riders on Wheels (ARROW) will compete against Johnson in the Rodeo’s most grueling race event, the 1,000-pound sled pull. Other rodeo events include the slow race, keg derby and tire ride, and the popular motorized barstool races.

“Kendall Johnson’s involvement with this year’s Rodeo Tour will lend to the most intensely competitive racing we’ve ever seen. After 20 years of outdoor motorcycle rodeos, we are approaching this year’s tour unlike ever before – with more of everything that has made these events a mainstay in the industry since 1986. The motorcycle enthusiast won’t want to miss the 2006 tour with all the attractions we have lined up,” stated John Green, president of Easyriders Events.The Wilson County Fairgrounds is busily readying their facilities in preparation of the arrival of thousands of bikers and lovers of the motorcycle lifestyle. The groundsare being revamped to expand the midway, parking areas and campground, which boasts wild and uninhibited partying and is otherwise known as the zoo.

“Easyriders Rodeos are strictly 18-and-over events that offer unparalleled opportunity for participants to transcend their normal everyday lives and really let their hair down. For many, these rodeos are an annual getaway from work, the kids and the stresses of everyday life,” said Green.

Between Rodeo competitions, live performances by bands, including Magic Red, Toyz, Peach Brandy Band and the Led Zeppelin tribute band, Kashmir, a multitude of vendors showcasing the latest in motorcycle industry wares, ride-in bike shows, trophy girl contests, food and beer on sale and on-site camping, the July 14-16 Rodeo in Wilson, N.C., is a veritable city offering something for every participant without the need to go anywhere outside of the event gates. According to Dell Joyner, pillar in the community and member of the Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, “When the Easyriders Rodeo Tour rolls into Wilson each year, the local economy booms with revenues estimated at over $1 million as a direct result of the event. And everyone has a big fun time!”

Easyriders Events is licensed to Action Promotions, Inc., a Florida corporation that specializes in motorcycle entertainment for Easyriders, V-Twin and their related publications exclusively.

–from Rogue

MAJOR LOS ANGELES GASOLINE ALLEY DEALERSHIP FOR SALE-That’s right, LA County Chop Rods, Saxon, Swift, Hell Bound, Titan, Independance and more, dealership is for sale right across Lincoln Blvd from Bartels’ Harley-Davidson in exclusive Marina Del Rey less than _ mile from the water.

Gard Hollinger is not going out of business, but changing his focus to building wild customs and cutting edge parts in his Torrence facility. “Running both shops slows me down,” Gard said. “My heart is in being a builder and designer, not running a dealership.” The 2,000 square foot state-of-the-art, service department with two roll-up doors handles Big Dog and American Iron Horse service work.

The 4,000 sq. ft. shop was remodeled to the tune of $80,000 four years ago. The lot has 2,500 sq. ft. of parking and additional parking is available in the back and on Lincoln Boulevard. The lease is still good for a year with an option for the future. The parts department holds a complete Light Speed dealer computer system and all the cool point of purchase display and ready to rock.

The price, more than reasonable. Shit, I wanted to jump into the deal myself, but the girls held me back.

–Gard Hollinger
Shop (310) 822-4220
E- Jbrown@lachoprods.com

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LIFESTYLE CYCLES COMPLIMENT–Junior is a man of his word. I picked up my bike and rode the hell out of it all day Sunday and it still had more to give…they got the service done and patched up the oil leaks, although I think my new starter is leaking oil again this is the third one, no big deal.

I guess I will give them another try next month when I need the 7500mi service. Junior was a good stand up guy…He wants to look at my carb and intake to put some ‘JR’ touches on it. After he rode it he had some ideas on how to smooth out some lean spots but since it was together and ran good I opted for the ‘rain check’ on the work…

I thought, let me free my bike while I can and ride…Thanks again.

–Mark

BUELL/SPORTY REPORT COMING–Haven’t flaked on you. I’ll get that information. Spent the weekend working on paint and stuff of importance like that.

Bike is on the final clear coat. Had a couple defects that needed to be sanded out and re-sprayed, plus it was too humid to paint for awhile too. We are painting by hanging the parts outside his shop 🙂 What do you expect from a bunch of fucking bikers? At least we have a spray gun and not cans in our hands.

I’ll send you a teaser of the sheetmetal. This is after the first clear, so it’s not a smooth or shinny as it will be.

–Rebel

FAMOUS S&S CYCLE REED VALVE–Making your Evolution big twin style engine breathe better and have considerably less oil carryover is easy with the new S&S Reed Valve. Designed as an upgraded replacement for rotary breather gears, the reed valve lets your engine breathe based on crankcase pressure not timing.

Since the S&S reed valve just slides in place, there is no timing mark alignment and no rotating parts. With three steel reeds that open on the down-stroke of the piston, air and oil can into the cam chest quickly and easily. When the piston changes direction, the vacuum closes the reeds preventing air from entering the crankcase and maintaining pressure that improves scavenging.

— Contact www.sscycle.com 608 627-1497

BIKERNET MAGNETO CONNECTION, MORRIS MAGNETOS–If you need a mag for any application contact Morris Magnetos at MorrisMagneto.com or Dave@MorrisMagneto.com

–MORRIS MAGNETOS, INC
103 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
973-540-9171
FAX 973-605-8910

GIRL POWER BIKERNET RACERS– I just spoke with Valarie Thomas of V-T Racegirl and she mentioned you have a team called GIRL POWER. How cool. You should keep your friend Gina in the loop when you do stuff like this.

Anyway I have been putting on one-day events together for the last couple of years or so and do a pretty damn good job, see attached.Well this year (as I theme each event something different) we are doing a build ?Off, NO wait – I know what you are thinking but this is different.

This is a first time done- bike build in one day by 4 renowned WOMEN bike builders!Chickie- Vagabond Choppers, Shorty, Gypsy & painter Crazy Horse Painting – Joanne

Valarie said she would come in for this ..
Sara Lyons www.saralyons.com said she would come in for this
Colleen Swartz will be photographing
Sara Liberte has a conflicting schedule
Karen Davidson is checking her schedule
Jean Davidson will be approached
Bikes Choice is giving the “Kit Bike”
IMBBA – Jeff Starke collaborating on this event with me ..sending out newsletter to all bike builders in his association this weekend re this event!

Bike Builders from all over -shops, custom etc. And we are talking with Pixel Bros (ABC TV) Studios and E TV to come and shoot it!

–Gina Woods
Open Road Radio, Inc
P.O.Box 706
Bensenville, IL. 60101
http://www.openroadradio.com/
Sunday 8-9 pm (CDT) WCKG 105.9 FM
PH: 630/833/9889 FX: 630/833/8898
Cell: 630/935/7257

THUNDERROAD VENDING SPACES STILL AVAILABLE–We still have a few vending spots left. 20×40 for$3400 (FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK) and a few smaller spots available as well. Call me at 970-227-3588 or e-mail mej_kenconte@yahoo.com.

THUNDERROAD is perhaps the most happening location in Sturgis with Strokers Dallas on hand, Biker Magazine Penthouse show, Mike Lichter’s Display and Bikernet Radio there to interview you.

–J. Ken Conte
Rise Above Consulting LLC
(970)227-3588
PO Box 355
Severance CO,80546

MILWAUKEE MAN MAKES DRINKING SO MUCH FUN!–With that said – Put-on some BLACK LEATHER CHAPS SET your Butt Down on a comfortable Motorcycle SEAT GRAB your Vibrating Control Unit and here I GO!!! First, the introductory I’m Randall Flann, Mad Randy, KEGHEAD; America’s Salvador Dali and a Milwaukee, Wisconsin Inventor that was issued a United States Patent on October 19, 1999, for a liquid dispensing device worn on the head.

The patented invention trademark name: RoFo Headgear. Pronounced R_F_.

Its? slogan: RoFo Headgear ? the only hat that gives good head of foam! World’s Most Famous Beverage Container. It’s a lightweight plastic beverage container that holds, transports and dispenses a beverage in a safe, efficient manner while worn on the head.

RECENT ADMENDMENTS TO MURPHY’S LAW–Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appearbright until you hear them speak. Duh………..

He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

A day without sunshine is like, well, night.

Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don’t.

Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

Just remember: if the world didn’t suck, we’d all fall off.

The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting somethingright, there’s a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong.

If the shoe fits, get another one just like itat half the price.The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by thosewho got there first.

The shin bone is a device for finding furniture.

A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of 12people who weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty.

–from Bob T

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CYRIL HUZE FEATURE COMMENTS–Just finished checking out your feature on the IAFF tribute bike–great photos and commentary. As an IAFF officer, I wanted to make one suggestion/request. Is there any chance you could remove the reference to WalMart and just say that Berry Wardlaw was “standing in a store buying BBQ shit”?

I ask because the IAFF is a labor organization and WalMart is pretty much the enemy of all union members including us fire fighters. On behalf of IAFF members everywhere, I thank you for the fine article and I look forward to seeing the bike at convention.

Fraternally,

–JRAY

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM NEW RAFFLE OFFER— June 2006 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is introducing an exciting new raffle opportunity for history buffs and gun collectors with the goal of raising additional funds for the Museum.

The Museum will raffle off a pair of custom 45 caliber pistols on November 9th during its annual Open House. The beautiful, one-of-a-kind revolvers have the Museum logo engraved both on the barrels and cylinders. Only 1,000 tickets will be offered at $5.00 each.

Known as the City of Riders, Sturgis has a rich and spirited history which includes the Native people, cavalry, pony express, cowboys and ranchers, and bikers. The Museum, whose mission is to preserve the history of motorcycling, recognizes the similar nuances between the lifestyles of yesterday’s riders and today’s, and pays homage to our past with these commemorative pieces.

The drawing will be right before the Holiday Season begins. It will be a great opportunity to give that special person a unique gift, as well as help the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum help itself through this fund raising effort.Tickets are available on the Museum’s online gift shop http://www.sturgismuseum.com/ or by telephone 605.347.2001.

PIMP YOUR KEY WORLDWIDE–PIMP your RIDE, PIMP your BIKE, you might as well PIMP your KEY! Intimes of pimping everything the ignition, key for the top-class toyshould, in fact, be pimped too. Of course, a complete custom key wouldbe even better. Whether a heavy, noble serial Harley or a custom bike,they have one thing in common: A simple piece of metal as the key tobring them to life.

Enough of that! Dangling on a leather strap the pimp key shows that youthink big!Heavy, noble and individual it adapts to the biker’s attitude of lifeand finally tops a relationship which already had the touch of beingperfect. Like the most noble custom parts, this key is forged under aload weighting tons, hand-polished and then refined.

Starting from incredible 59,95 US $//59 o you can get either astate-of-the-art chrome, black chrome, satin chrome or a 24 carat goldcoating. Once the closure of the original key has been scanned andcopied to the pimp key, the piece of metal which you have got for freewith your top-class bike, is out of use and may rust in your tool box.

Invented by German high-end parts manufacturer Speed-point, thePimp-key craze is now spreading worldwide. Following the Europeanintroduction in spring 2006 the American premiere at Daytona Bike Week 06turned out to be a huge success and several Harley-Davidson andCustom bike-Dealers in the US already joined the dedicated Pimp-Keyfollowers by placing the sales promoting Pimp Key displays on theircounter. Large volume dealer orders are currently served by Speed-pointdirectly, talks with the main distributing companies in the US and Europeare under way while a network of easy-to-access websites -www.pimpkeyUS.com

With already more than 500 Pimp-Key outlets worldwide, there’s still alot of unpimped Key’s left, so why not join now?

–Speed-point Motorradtechnik GmbH
Oeger St.71
58642 Iserlohn
Germany
speed-point@t-online.de
www.speed-point.com

Cruising International
1000 North Beach Street
Daytona Beach FL 32117-5043
Phone: 386-254-8753
Fax: 386-255-2460
e-mail: sales@cruising-intl.com
website: www.pimpkeyUS.com

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BIG DOG HITS ESPN2– Attached is a jpeg of the ESPN2 info for you. ESPN2 followed the build of the bike down the production line from frames to graphics to assembly to a test ride with Nick. The package on ESPN2 is part of a broader cable TV advertising schedule that will introduce and build the brand to millions of men.

–Paul Hansen
Big Dog Marketing Director

ANOTHER NOISE RESTRICTION LAW–23130. (a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle under any condition of grade, load, acceleration, or deceleration in such a manner as to exceed the following noise limit for the category of motor vehicle within the speed limits specified in this section:

(2) Any motorcycle other than a motor-driven cycle at a speed limit of 45 or less….. 82 dbA. Any motorcycle other than a motor-driven cycle at a speed limit of 45 or more….. 86 dbA.

(b) The noise limits established by this section shall be based on a distance of 50 feet from the center of the lane of travel within the speed limit specified in this section. The Department of the California Highway Patrol may provide for measuring at distances other than 50 feet from the center of the lane of travel. In such a case, the measurement shall be corrected so as to provide for measurements equivalent to the noise limit established by this section measured at 50 feet. 23130.5.

(a) The noise limits, within a speed zone of 35 miles per hour or less on level streets, or streets with a grade not exceeding plus or minus 1 percent, shall be:

(2) Any motorcycle other than a motor-driven cycle….. 77 dbA

27150.8. The manufacturers of motorcycles and motorcycle accessories shall certify to the department that the exhaust system is in compliance with the standards and regulations adopted by the commissioner.

27200. (a) The Department of Motor Vehicles shall not register on a dealer’s report of sale a new motor vehicle which produces a maximum noise exceeding the applicable noise limit at a distance of 50 feet from the centerline of travel under test procedures established by the Department of the California Highway Patrol.

27201. For the purposes of Section 27200, the noise limit of 92 dbA shall apply to any motorcycle manufactured before 1970.

27202. For the purposes of Section 27200, the following noise limits shall apply to any motorcycle, other than a motor-driven cycle, manufactured:
(1) After 1969, and before 1973….. 88 dbA
(2) After 1972, and before 1975….. 86 dbA
(3) After 1974, and before 1986….. 83 dbA
(4) After 1985….. 80 dbA

Some of this seems to conflict with itself. There seems to be two separate noise levels for 35MPH streets. The first place they say under 45, but isn’t 35 under 45. If these are still the correct worded rules that might give room for and ambiguity challenge.

–Rebel

KIDS & CHROME CHARITY EVENT ATTRACTS MAJOR SPONSORS DURING STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY IN SUPPORT OF NEW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL–Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser Brand Signs on as a 2006 Sponsor.Sioux Falls, S.D. (June, 2006) Children’s Care Hospital & School is excited to announce that Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser brand has signed on as a 2006 sponsor of its annual Kids & Chrome benefit for children with special needs.

Established to help fund the construction of a new children’s hospital in Rapid City, S.D., this year’s Kids & Chrome fundraising event will take place during the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 9, at the Black Hills Convention Center near Sturgis in Spearfish, S.D. Tickets cost $177.50 and can be ordered online at www.kidsandchrome.com or by calling 605.782.2331.

“Budweiser is honored to support this years Kids & Chrome benefit,” said Tony Jones, senior director of community outreach for Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “The creation of a new area facility will allow Children’s Care Hospital & School to expand the availability of its services to benefit even more children with special needs.”

Participants will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a four-star dinner as they bid on a wide variety of silent auction items including high-end motorcycle components, riding gear, vacation packages, art and more. There will also be a raffle drawing for a Jerry Covington one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle, and a Thunder Mountain slammed custom-bagger motorcycle during the event. Single tickets for the Covington Custom motorcycle cost $100, and a bundle of six can be purchased for $500 (1,000 tickets available). Tickets for the Thunder Mountain Customs motorcycle cost $20, or $50 for three (2,500 tickets available). Tickets can be purchased online or over the phone (participants need not be present to win).

NEW BIKERNET 5-BALL BONNEVILLE RACING SPONSORS–We are about to feature a bike from Jerry and Ellis of Rollin Sixes Custom Choppers. It’s a hot Frisco styled, highbar Evo. Jerry and Ellis also stepped up to the plate and made some of their grips and pegs available to our 120-inch Panhead. These puppies are set up so you can change the logo on the end whenever the mood or the paint on your bike changes. I’m running the Iron Cross because of the Eye Candy Taillight I have. Nothin’ like makin’ stuff match. Both their grips and pegs are super long for no namby-pamby grip.
rollinsixescustomchoppers@yahoo.com>
239-770-6024 FL
216-375-3644 OH

Also another item just flew in the door for the first Sportbike Panhead to be run at Bonneville. This puppy is amazing. It’s a high performance air cleaner, billet manufactured and adorned with a logo we’ve all loved forever. What could be better. He builds them with several different logos including a tattoo spider web and more.

It was manufactured by a new Bikernet Bonneville Sponsor: Two-Bit Choppers, Justin Schilling
(970) 587-5867
Justin@twobitchoppers.com

UNDERCOVER STEALTH BIKERNET REPORTER INVESTIGATES STEALTH BIKE WORKS IN NC–It is a short week here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. “THE MEANEAST” and I went to Myrtle Beach for the holiday. It was a needed break and it was nice to get away for a few days.

Back here at the shop we are closing in on finishing the ’78 Shovel project. All that is left are small details. So far it has turned out real nice. It came to us last December in about 4 or 5 boxes! It has been a fun project for all of us.

We are preparing for STEALTH BIKE WORKS First Annual “No Class” Bike Show. The show is Sunday July 23rd. Free entry fee, free food, door prizes, and music. It is a way for all of us at SBW to say “Thanks” to all of our customers. Handmade awards will be given to the top 3 bikes and one award for best of show. No complicated classes or rules. The only rule is “NO TRAILER QUEENS!” The bike has to be ridden into the parking lot and that doesn’t mean unloading across the street and riding in!

One little tidbit. SBW got our first order on line today from our website, www.stealthbikeworks.com.Man we are getting high tech!

Not much else to report on this week except have any of you noticed all the people who are riding with flip-flops? Evidently these people have never seen what skin looks like when it comes in contact with pavement? Use some common sense when you ride, nothing wrong with flip-flops, they just were not designed with riding a bike in mind! Enough said!

Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN

SNATCH THE WRENCHES, IT’S TIME TO BUILD–The news was short, Whatta break. I’m splashin’ water in my face (it’s hot) and hitting the shop. Tonight when it cools down I’m going to launch a tough-looking bike feature. Nothing glitzy, it’s just a rusty rigid. Oh, I have a feature on Dave Perewitz’s new shop open house with some amazing art work. I’ll try to kick it off.

We have more Girls of Bikernet features coming to the Cantina. We’re trying to find the last three chapters of Jaqhama’s story Florida Haze and I’ll write another Bonneville bikes update for Saturday. Hang on.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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STURGIS TOO SOON–29 days till we haul ass for Sturgis! Springer shot in Deadwood 2004 and photoshop’d onto Rushmore .

Ride Hard Bros,
Whiplash Biker Photog

NEW WIDE REAR TIRE KIT FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD–MILWAUKEE (May 29, 2006) – The new V-Rod Wide Rear Tire Kit ($3,495.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories gives many 2005-06 Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod models the same menacing, full-fender look first offered on the 2006 Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod model. The kit includes a Dunlop D419 240R/18 rear tire to replace the standard Dunlop 180/55ZR18 74W tire, plus an 18-inch Reactor five-spoke custom rear wheel and matching Reactor sprocket, a chrome wide-tire swingarm, a chrome sprocket compensator bowl, chrome upper and lower belt guards, 38mm-stroke shock absorbers, and a primed rear fender.

No frame or powertrain alterations are required for installation. Rear fender color-matched painting service may be arranged through the Harley-Davidson Spectrum Paint Program. Add a matching Reactor 19-inch front wheel (sold separately) for a complete custom conversion.

A V-Rod Wide Rear Tire Kit is available to fit 2006 VRSCA and VRSCD models (P/N 43687-06), and 2005 VRSCA and VRSCB models (P/N 43820-05). A new Fender Base Plate Kit (P/N 51098-06, $129.95) fits the wider fender and provides the attachment point for upright and luggage rack options. See dealer for ordering and 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.

CHAIRMAN SUBMITS A REQUEST TO BIKERNET–Hey Bandit I’m a one of the chairman for the American Biker Party and I would like to know how to put or can you put our web sit on your web site. Check it out for yourself it’s http://www.americanbikerparty.com.

We would appreciate it, if you can do this. I also have been a subscriber for three years and think your web site is a really righteous site.

— Frank (Claim Jumper) Rios

No problem. This is a free Bikernet Service, available to anyone who is cool. There’s only one problem, waking up Snake to get the job done. May take a couple of weeks.–Bandit

REPORT IS IN ON HOT BIKE ROSE BOWL BIKE FEST–The Hot Bike Rose Bowl Bikefest June 24th and 25th was the place to be if you were looking for the biggest and the best manufactures and vendors that the West Coast has to offer.

Horse Power Promotions and R.G Canning Events put on this two day motorcycle marketplace and custom bike show at the world famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

After outgrowing previous So Cal venues for the West Coast Super Show, Hot Bike Magazine decided to give the Rose Bowl a shot. The outside circle was filled with vendors and manufactures like Performance Machine, American Iron Horse, Big Dog, Saxon, Incubus Alloy, and Havoc Industries and over a hundred more booths with everything to fill your needs.

Glendale Harley-Davidson Buell one of the major sponsors had some of their inventory on display as well as info on the Love Ride 2006. Lifestyle Cycles the events other major sponsor had a stage in the middle of their area with a non-stop work being done to motorcycles. Saturday S&S replaced one of their motor that had over 100,000 mile with a brand new one. The old motor is going to be displayed at the S&S museum. Lifestyle Cycles also had a fashion show with some hot women wearing the hottest new riding apparel.

Live music rocked the Bikernet.com sponsored music stage all weekend long while David Chaves International Trials Pro thrilled crowds with his balance and agility on his stunt course.

The Martin Bros were the featured builders of the show making the long trip from Texas. Scott Long and Trevelen showed off their Discovery bikes along with other top builders like Gard Hollinger, Jesse Rooke and Tom Foster.

Maxim Magazine hottie Kerri Kasem was on hand to take pictures and sign some autographs, as if the warm summer weekend needed more heat.

Incubus and Martin Bros Alloy awarded the top bikes in the custom bike show with one of kind handcrafted trophies.

If you are into 2-wheeled machines then check out www.horsepowerpromotions.com for more info on up and coming events

BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING TEAM ART CHANGES–Here’s the 2 versions of the art with the type roughed in.One with Bikernet.com at the bottom and one with it on the helmet.Had to take the snaps off the helmet to fit it in.

If you like one, I’ll clean up the type and make it fit the image better, then color it.I’ll have to change the way it was colored from before to work the orange 5-Ball in.

–CGK

Let us know which one you like, or your thoughts. –Bandit

WHITEHORSE CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE–Place an order online between now and midnight on Thursday, July 20, 2006, and save 10% on all regular-priced merchandise. Follow the link below to search or browse our online catalog for apparel, gear, tools, gadgets, books, and accessories. The special 10% discount will not appear on our checkout page, but we will deduct 10% when we process your order. This is a rare chance to get a reduced price on that special item from our catalog that you’ve always wanted, but you must follow this link. .July Christmas Sale link or refer to EN0610 to qualify for the discount.

NEW BIKER TUNES COMING TO STURGIS–Copperopolis, CA – Renowned motorcycle historian, musician and storyteller, Charlie Brechtel, will be releasing Iron Buffalo at the world famous Buffalo Chip Campground during their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Iron Buffalo is a fitting tribute to Indian Larry and David Mann. The title track, Iron Buffalo will take you on a trip to Gasoline Alley where you can imagine Larry wrenching on a bike. Ghost Cowboy is a melodic journey to the wide-open spaces of the old west where you will see visions of the Ghost Rider, made famous by Dave Mann.

Sonny Keaton, a true “Old School Biker and Bike Builder” collaborated with keyboardist Ray Ray Crow to compose a true biker anthem, Horses of Iron and Steel; this song is what being a biker is all about. The album also includes songs about Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees along with future members of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

This will be the third Album for the Charlie Brechtel Band, and with each song you will feel the wind in your face and the sweet vibration of the road. Charlie will take you on a journey through time and boundaries that have been closed to all but a chosen few, he will take you into the Inner Circle. Charlie also produces a weekly radio show on the Internet at www.big7productions.com and has a number of videos available.

To purchase your copy of Iron Buffalo or any of the other CD’s, DVD’s or listen to the radio show, go to www.big7productions.com

BIKERNET REPORTER EMBEDDED IN SHUTTLE INVESTIGATION–The Space Shuttle Just Took Off.We watched it from our front yard. Not big as close-up, but still very Impressive.

–Rogue

COOLBETH RIDES SCREAMIN’ EAGLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO SECOND CONSECUTIVE VICTORY IN LAKE ODESSA–LAKE ODESSA, Michigan (July 3, 2006) – Last week Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track rider Kenny Coolbeth didn’t even qualify for the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Twins championship series event at Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio.

This week Coolbeth did everything he could to forget what happened in Ohio. Winning a race goes a long way toward healing a missed event, and Coolbeth took advantage of that on Sunday during the fourth round of the AMA Flat Track championship season. Coolbeth finished on top of the podium at I-96 Speedway, collecting his first victory of the season and his first as a Harley-Davidson factory rider. It was his second consecutive win at that track.

“It was such an exciting race and I still can’t believe we got the win,” Coolbeth said. “It hasn’t even really sunk in yet and I’m just so proud to be able to give my new team an event win. Everything was going well for us in Lake Odessa and it was a blast riding out there. I didn’t want the race to end. I could have kept going for a few more laps at least.”

Coolbeth took home two wins as well as four other podium finishes in 2005. He said this victory, however, was even more special.

“It was a dream of mine to race on this factory Harley-Davidson team and it means a lot to be able to earn my first win with this crew,” Coolbeth said. “We have championship goals and winning this race helped re-energize those goals.”

The win aided Coolbeth’s major jump up in the AMA Flat Track point standings. Coolbeth was ninth going into the weekend’s event. He walked away from the event in third place, behind points leader Chris Carr and Screamin’ Eagle teammate Rich King. King is 12 points behind leader Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford’s Chris Carr as the team prepares to head to the next event on the AMA tour this weekend. Coolbeth is just 13 points behind Carr.

For much of the race Coolbeth’s biggest challenge came from Jared Mees, one of his Wrecking Crew teammates. To honor the successful racing teams in the 1920s, Harley-Davidson designated two riders – Jared Mees and Bryan Smith – to form a four-man Wrecking Crew team along with King and Coolbeth. This weekend would have made the Wrecking Crew of the past proud.

Mees, a Clio, Michigan, resident, led the race until lap 16 when Coolbeth moved around him for the lead. On lap 22, Mees had a flat tire after sliding high in Turn One on his Johnny Goad-tuned/Texter Harley-Davidson XR 750. Mees rode at the front of the pack for an event-best 15 laps. He finished 17th overall. Coolbeth led 10 laps.

“I was really disappointed about the tire going down because the bike was running so fast,” Mees said. “I had it in a great groove and I was having a lot of fun running up front and mixing it up with Kenny.”

King rode his Screamin’ Eagle entry to fourth place while Smith, sponsored by Pat Moroney’s/Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson, rounded out the top five. It was the first time this season three of the four Wrecking Crew riders have finished in the top five of the same event.

“We’re so happy that Kenny got his first win with the Screamin’ Eagle team,” Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. “It’s great to see the team working together so well and being such a competitive force on the track. Jared would have been right up at the top of the pack if he didn’t have a tire go down. For that to happen but still have three of the four Wrecking Crew riders in the top five is a great weekend.”

Mees qualified in the No. 1 position and finished first in his heat. Coolbeth was fourth in qualifying before going on to win to his heat. Smith, another Michigan resident, rode his Moroney’s Harley-Davidson into the No. 6 position in qualifying.

The next AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship event is the Half-Mile GNC Twins race at the West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, W.Va., on July 8.

LA CALENDAR SHOW COMING RIGHT UP– I dropped my bike off at the Honolulu docks today to be shipped to San Diego. I will pick it up on the 14th of July. I was just wondering if there was a pre-registration form I needed to fill out for the L.A. Calendar Motorcycle Show? I went to the website and tried to look for a form, found one for vendor information, but could not locate one for entering the bike show.

I recall with the Tiki Chop, Roger registered at the gate. Could you please let me know if I need to pre-register the bike. Thanks for all your help and look forward to seeing you again. Take care and keep up all the great articles!

–George Lindemann

AVON TECH QUESTION OF THE WEEK–What causes dry rot (weather checking, fine spider line cracks on sidewall of tire)?

Dry Rot/Weather Checking (fine lines on Sidewall)

This is usually seen in the spring after bikes have been stored for the winter. Also very hot, sunny climates are hard on tires. Ways to avoid dry rot:
– Keep both tires up off the ground in winter
– Use mild soap & water to clean tires, not tire cleaners or preservatives
– Avoid exposure to fertilizer, ozone, extremes in temperature
– Do not park under electrical wires nor near electric motors e.g. furnaces
– Don’t store near gasoline or solvent tanks (hydrocarbon fumes)
– Use bike cover to protect tires from extreme sun conditions

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

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Hey,

We’re burnin’ daylight, goddamnit. Whatta year, and we’re over the halfway mark. I was in the shop to midnight working on the V-Bike and praying for Jim Murillo to complete the paint. Next weekend is the LA Calendar show. I’d feel damn good if the V-Bike was running for that show, but I may be dreamin’.

Here’s the deal. I woke up the morning after the 4th holiday and thought it was Monday and I had a full week in front of my sorry butt. That wasn’t the case. Over half of the week was gone. I made a plan to work on the bike during the day and Bikernet at night. The phone started ringing and my plan fell on its face.

I set to the wiring last night, hydraulic brake lines, and miscellaneous projects. I spoke to Accurate Engineering last night. My engine will be shipped in 6 days. I made a kickstand last night, the last part that needed to be fabricated. I’ll finish it tonight. Hopefully you’ll see a tech on our progress by Saturday and an image of the V-Bike here in the news today. It’s actually all good as the clich? goes. I’ll finish the stand tonight, hook up the clutch cable and start the final wiring. As I crawl into bed after midnight, I’ll kneel down beside the bed. Like a kid, and pray for parts to arrive, paint to be completed and powder coating supplier to call. Then I’ll check my supply of bullets. Let’s hit the news:

CYRIL HUZE LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE–See All Our New BikesIn A New Redesigned Website. You can also enjoy a feature on his new creation for the Firemen’s union on Bikernet: http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=991. Check it out.

Cyril Huze Custom Inc.
Tel: 561-392-5557
Fax: 561-392-9923
http://www.cyrilhuze.com

BONNEVILLE CLASS CORRECTION–I was confused and a brother pointed out that our 45 was destined for the 750 class and not the 500 cc record. I immediately contacted brother Rodan, a lifetime member of the SCTA, and a judge. Here’s what he said:

–Tom

BUTTEN CYCLE COMES TO BIKERNET FROM ACROSS THE ATLANTIC–Hey Bandit, ho’ws things your side of the water? Allow us to introduce ourselves….Sammy and John (Butten Cycle). Please take a minute to look at our site and enclosed is a piccy of a little old school thing we’ve just built…

It has many features including adjustable motor mounts so you can go up a rear tyre size or two by simply loosening the mount bolts and sliding the motor across to line up. We will be manufacturing these from August 1st and will be 3 sizes (150-180, 200 – 250 and 250 – 300). No more offset extensions and wide ass kits. This means that the rider can run the smaller wheel or a wide one. It can all be changed it the backyard!!

–Johnny and Sam
29 Fort Street,
Sandown, Isle of Wight,
PO36 8BA, UK
Call/Fax;
UK; (01983) 407461
International; (+44) 1983 407461
Email; http://buttencycle@aol.com

RFR SHOOTS TRIUMPH COLLECTION OVER 4TH OF JULY–Here is what I spent part of my 4th of July in the company of, did a more in-depth shoot on the Black Bird. There were two more running ones in the garage along with a 1935 BSA and two more down in the shop.

The BB is being submitted for consideration into the motorcycle museum.

I was mainly shooting the ’53 Black Bird he is submitting pictures to the motorcycle museum for possible consideration. The bike has a lot of hard to find items the seat is original, apparently you can buy the seat badges and rivet them on. The tool box, the tire pump, carb all hard to find items.

If you look hard, the rear suspension is in the hub itself & the hub uses 5″ bearings which he was able to locate. The white bike is pretty rare as well, it is one that was built to be used as a cop bike, but never happened.

–RFR

FTW CONTROLS FROM JESSE JAMES–Ever wonder if billet aluminum is so rugged and tuff why they don’t build real stuff like trains and bridges out of it? Me either, but one thing is for sure and that is there’s nothing better than good ole AMERICAN STEEL. And, if these “creepy” looking controls from WCC are any indication, Mother Steel is poised to make a big comeback. Designed by Jesse and meticulously fabricated at the West Coast Choppers facility in Long Beach, the lean, hardcore styling of these new forward control assemblies is as user friendly as it is intimidating to look at.

Developed for Softail applications and finished using space age plating techniques each piece is hand TIG welded and fit with aircraft quality bushings machined to provide smooth, precise pedal transition. Featuring a slick master cylinder configuration and “Bear Trap” style pegs, these babies are unmistakably WCC. Priced right, there’s no excuse not to PAY UP.

You’ll find specific pricing, fit and finish details along with the entire line of WCC accessories, clothing, Videos and more at www.westcoastchoppers.com.

CUSTOM CHROME KICKS OFF T-SHIRT/CATALOG OFFER–We are kicking off a retail catalog promotion that includes a free t-shirt and would like to provide you a fresh piece of art for a link. Please let me know if this posses any obstacles. I’m passing on your contact information to our web guy, John Gomez and he can provide you any relevant material.

Thanks in advance for your help!
-michael

BIKERS HIT THE STREETS TO BENEFIT ANIMALS–Downey, CA- Nothing on two wheels compares to the roar of a Harley- Davidson Hog and nothing shows more support for SEAACA’s animals and programs than columns of motorcycles rolling into the SEAACA animal care center after a 100 mile fundraising ride scheduled for Sunday, July 9, 2006! The event is called the CRITTER RUN III and it is organized by the Mid-Cities HOG Chapter based out of Downey, and L.A. Harley-Davidson located in South Gate, California. Proceeds from the event benefit the animals and programs at the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA).

The ride begins at the L.A. Harley-Davidson located at 13300 Paramount Blvd. in South Gate, at 9am. All motorcycles are welcome. The 100 mile scenic, southern California poker run ride ends at SEAACA , located at 9777 Seaaca St. in Downey. The festivities will include a biker sized BBQ lunch, live music, pet adoptions, tours of the animal care center, custom bikes on display, a bounce house for the kids, an appearance by the Laker Girls and cash prize raffles to be held at 2:30 p.m. sharp. Raffle tickets, good for lunch, the ride and cash prizes, cost $10.00 each and may be purchased at L.A Harley-Davidson or the SEAACA animal care center. Proceeds are tax deductible and winner need not be present to win the raffle prize.

Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner actress Linda Blair will be at SEAACA to welcome the riders and show her support for this wonderful event. Ms. Blair, an avid animal rights proponent, founded the non-profit foundation World Heart Foundation and devotes her life to helping animals in need, particularly homeless(domestic) pets.

CRITTER RUN III – Benefiting the animals and programs at SEAACA.
* Sunday, July 9th, 2006
*9am – Ride Starts @ L.A Harley-Davidson (13300
Paramount Blvd. in South Gate)
*12:30 pm – Festivities begin @ SEAACA (9777 Seaaca St. Downey
**Pet adoptions, tours, live music, BBQ lunch (vegetarian too), bounce house, Laker Girls, cash prize raffles and special celebrity guest, Ms. Linda Blair!

For more information on this fantastic fundraising event for the animals, please call Aaron Reyes at (562) 803-3301 x223, Sheila Schumaker at L.A. Harley-Davidson at (562) 408-6088

MC ADVANTAGES SUMMER SPECIAL–We have combined with MC Advantages to create a summer special that can not be beat.

Our platform was paired up with a Round Engine and drive-train package to re-create the look of our famous “No 1” boardtrack bike which took 10th at the AMD World Championships.

This package provides incredible performance advantages and a patented look known world wide.

The quality of products in this package speaks to the discerning builder and bike connoisseur.

This sale will last through July of 2006.

We can only provide this cost to dealers of MC Advantages. Without their cooperation and the aid of Kiwi Indian and other suppliers, we would not be able to bring you this incredible price.

If you or your local shop are not signed up with MC Advantages, use this as your opportunity to sign up now! The quality of the parts they carry will be a welcome change to you.

We hope that you take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity.

We hope that this summer brings much success and happiness to you and your families.

–Rick Krost
U.S. Choppers
2039 S. Lyon St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-546-4699
Appointments Only Please

GENERAL MEDIA ATTACKS RIDERS NATIONWIDE– Motorcycle riders in Florida and across the country have been attacked on the radio and in the news media in recent programs and articles. These attacks are in direct response to a motorcycle crash involving Steelers Quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger was injured when a car turned left, in front of him. The 62 year-old car driver was clearly at fault in the collision and issued a citation for violation of right-of-way.

However, since Roethlisberger was not wearing a helmet, he was issued citations for failure to be endorsed and riding without a helmet illegally. The broadcasts have directed their attention toward the helmet, versus non-helmet use by motorcyclists. These reports have been negatively inflammatory, at best. ABATE of Florida, Inc. (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) has fought this type of misinformation for many years in the courts and in the legislature.

In 2000, after careful review of the facts, Governor Jeb Bush signed legislation, which allowed motorcycle riders in Florida, over the age of 21, to choose whether or not to wear a helmet when riding. The helmet law was not repealed. In fact, restrictions were attached requiring the adult, non-helmeted, endorsed rider and their passenger to have medical insurance in order to ride without a helmet.

In several news reports, 1999 Florida crash statistics have been used as a comparison to the most recent crash data available. The helmet laws were still in FULL affect for ALL riders in 1999. Twenty-two deaths of non-helmeted motorcycle riders are being reported, at a time when helmets were still required, by law. During that same year, 143 helmeted riders were killed on Florida roadways.

The most recent figures available from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, report 200 motorcycle riders, wearing helmets, died in motorcycle related crashes during 2004. During that same time period, 188 riders who were not wearing helmets were killed. In fact, 60.1% of the time, riders and their passengers who were not wearing helmets reported no injury in a motorcycle crash.

The facts are; helmeted riders are more likely to die or sustain serious injury in a motorcycle crash. Those are the facts, nothing more, nothing less. Statistics clearly prove helmets are not the issue. Driver awareness and public education is. The number of motorcycle riders in the state of Florida has nearly tripled since 1999. Still, in the majority of crashes, involving motor vehicles and motorcycles, the driver of the car was responsible for the crash. With three times the number of motorcycles on the highways, driver awareness is an ever-increasing issue. Public education and motorcycle crash prevention would be far more productive than debating helmet use.

Regardless of your point of view on helmet use, helmets cannot prevent crashes from occurring. 388 deaths are 388 too many. For additional information on Motorcycle Safety Awareness Programs and the legislative activity of ABATE of Florida, Inc. you can write to PO Box 2720, DeLand, Florida 32721 or visit www.abateflorida.com.

ABATE of Florida, Inc.
Cyndi von Bulow
Public Relations Officer
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
abateflpr@yahoo.com
386.760.6610

–from Rogue

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ALL AMERICAN MADNESS WINNER–All American Madness winner Spencer Baughman shown here with Patrick Douglass is this year’s Central Coast Trailer giveaway winner at the Santa Maria All American Motorcycle Madness show, Sponsored By Bikernet.com, May 19th – 21st. To qualify for a free trailer there were no tickets to buy, you just had to sign up for the weekend package and get lucky.

Spencer was blown away and tried to thank Horse Power Promotions for the trailer, Seth Doulton of Horse Power Promotions was quick to point out that all the props go to Central Coast Trailers of Paso Robles for sponsoring the trailer. Checkout www.HorsePowerPromotions for more info on this and other Horse Power Promotions shows.

BIKERNET AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT–Two Southern farmers, Jim and Bob, are sitting at their favorite bar, drinking beer. Jim turns to Bob and says, “You know, I’m tired of going through life without an education. Tomorrow I think I’ll go to the Community College and sign up for some classes.”

Bob thinks it’s a good idea, and the two leave. The next day Jim goes down to the college and meets the dean of admissions, who signs him up for the four basic classes: Math, English, History, and Logic.

“Logic?” Jim says. “What’s that?”

The dean says, “I’ll show you. Do you own a weed eater?”

“Yeah.”

“Then logically because you own a weed eater, I think that you would have a yard.”

“That’s true, I do have a yard.”

“I’m not done,” the Dean says. “Because you have a yard, I think logically that you would have a house.”

“Yes, I do have a house.”

“And because you have a house, I think that you might logically have a family.”

“I have a family.”

“I’m not done yet. Because you have a family, then logically you must have a wife.”

“Yes, I do have a wife.”

“And because you have a wife, then logically you must be a heterosexual.”

“I am a heterosexual. That’s amazing; you were able to find out all of that because I have a weed eater.”

Excited to take the class now, Jim shakes the Dean’s hand and leaves to go meet Bob at the bar. He tells Bob about his classes, how he is signed up for Math, English, history, and logic.

“Logic?” Bob says, “What’s that?”

Jim says, “I’ll show you. Do you have a weed eater?”

“No.”

“Then you’re a queer.

–Sarge

FROM THE ’70S ARCHIVES–Here is an old pic from 1970 you might enjoy…Nelson on my ’53 Pan.

–Nelson
nelson@alachuacountychoppers.com

NEW BALDWIN WILSON 360 BRAKE SYSTEM–The Baldwin Wilson Development Corporation introduced the “360 Brake” at the Daytona Bike Week. The 360 Brake is a revolutionary new braking system for motorcycles that replaces the disk brake rotors and calipers that tend to hide the custom wheels that bike owners have paid a fortune for.

The “360 Brake” will be sold as an easy to install kit tailored. The Baldwin Wilson Development Corporation is the designer and owner of the “360 Brake” and intends to market the brake to industry wholesalers and retailers alike. This unique patented braking device offers superior braking power for its extremely small size and weight when compared to existing brake designs currently in use

Imagine a Brake that:
Can fit in the palm of your hand
Is user friendly in both installation and service
Is approximately 80% more effective than a typical rotor/caliper set-up
Is affordably introduced at $1000 per wheel plus the arm
Doesn’t hide your high dollar wheels!!!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Micki Wanzer at 317-407-7087 or by email at mwanzer@baldwin-wilson.com.

BUELL MOTORCYCLES SWEEP ASRA THUNDERBIKE PODIUM–Bilansky, Bemisderfer and Estok Dominate at Summit Point. West Virginia’s Summit Point Raceway was the site of a dominating Memorial Day Weekend performance by Buell riders who swept the podium in the American SportBike Racing Association’s (ASRA) Thunderbike class. Hal’s H-D/Buell – Hal’s Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky took the victory on Monday from pole position, with Harley-Davidson/Buell of Frederick’s Bryan Bemisderfer and Veatch Motorsports rider Dave Estok filling the final steps on the podium.

Bilansky took the ASRA Thunderbike Pole on Sunday with a 1:18.865, followed by Bemisderfer with a 1:19.274 and defending 2005 National Thunderbike Champion Estok’s 1:19.325. Seven of the top 10 qualifying spots were held by Buell XB riders.

Nate Kern led the opening laps of the race on his BMW, but the heart of the 14-lap Thunderbike race was the three-way battle between the top-running Buells with positions swapping until the end. Bemisderfer took the lead on the last lap only to have Bilansky overtake him coming out of the final corner for the win with Bemisderfer settling for second and Estok third.

“It was a real good weekend for us. We scored maximum points and that’s important for the Thunderbike championship. We need every point possible,” said Bilansky.Fourth place went to Kern. Buell riders Sam Rozynski (Sound Waves/Hal’s Speed Shop), Art Diaz (Classic & Schaffer’s H-D/Buell) and Joe Rozynski (Sound Waves/Hal’s Speed Shop), finished fifth, seventh and eighth, respectively.Buell racers also took four wins and 11 podium finishes during the Championship Cup Series support races at Summit Point, with Estok nabbing the expert CCS Thunderbike and SuperTwins race wins and Roanoke Valley H-D/Buell rider James Delk, Jr. winning the amateur Lightweight Supersport and Thunderbike classes.Bemisderfer’s second place finish closed his gap in the ASRA Thunderbike Championship points standings to just two points behind Kern. With three of eight rounds completed, Kern leads with 81 points, followed by Bemisderfer (79), Bilansky (73), Rozynski (61), and Estok rounding out the top five with 58 points. The next race on the eight-round ASRA Thunderbike National schedule is June 16-18 at Kansas’ Heartland Park-Topeka.

FIRST ROSE BOWL BIKE SHOW– The West Coast motorcycle world comes alive on June 24th and 25th 2006 for this annual show in Pasadena, CA. Ride out from the stress of the city to the scenic hills of Pasadena is why The Rose Bowl is the perfect venue for this event. This site will be able to handle the steady growth of this show.

Builders from the California area such as Scott Long of Central Coast Cycles, Gard Hollinger from LA County Chop Rods will mix with talents from far away like the Martin Bros just to name a few. If you think the Incubus Alloy Custom ride in Bike Show will be showcasing all the hottest bikes around.

The Rose Bowl Motorcycle Marketplace will be filled with the industries top manufactures and vendors selling everything from custom motorcycles to the hottest apparel and more for the motorcycle enthusiast.

Glendale Harley-Davidson Buell will be crowning the most beautiful Harley at the show as well as showcasing their latest products from the motor company.

David Chaves European Trails rider will thrill the crowds both days with his trials trick riding. The summer heat should be just right for the Ultimate Bikini Contest and great live music playing all weekend on the Lifestyle Cycles stage. Don’t miss the Lifestyle crew replacing an 115,000 mile S&S Motor with a brand new S&S power plant. This all makes for a great ticket price of only $15.00 with free bike parking.

For more info visit www.HorsePowerPromotions or call (805) 686-2007

AVON TYRE TECH QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK–Why is the Mileage and Grip so good on Avon’s sport/sport touring radials?

Several reasons:1) the VBD construction (Variable Belt Density) is unique to Avon. The zero degree belt is wrapped wider apart on the shoulders of the tire and tighter in the center. By wrapping it tighter in the center this gives the tire a better mileage and high speed stability. On the shoulders when a rider is leaned over the tire is much more compliant and makes a huge contact patch. Underneath this belt is a bias belt which also helps

2) Deep tread depth 3) Silica compound is what gives grip and the more you use the more grip the tire has. It’s a balancing act though because if you use too much silica then your mileage goes down. Avon compensates with the deeper tread depth and VBD construction which gives the better mileage so we can use a lot of silica for grip.

4) With a zero degree tire – main advantage can put softer compound as they don’t grow, don’t overheat, high speeds – very stable, diameter and circumference stays same and mileage is better. Soft compound = better grip. Depending on how you lay the cord, etc. (matrix) makes the compound work differently. With this design you actually have a multi compound tire – acts like it’s softer in the shoulders as the carcass will flex more and acts like it’s harder as tire is stiffer in the center so very high tech. Because of the carcass you have a tire that goes from hard to soft across the tire without having to make a multi compound like other manufacturers.

If you go to the Avon website www.avonmotorcycle.com and click on technical info and then Tyre Construction it will actually show a little slide show of the tire construction.

–Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)
Sales Manager, North America
Lynnwood, WA 98036 USA
800 624-7470 toll free
425-771-2115 phone
www.avonmotorcycle.com

NORTH TEXAS ROCK RALLY AT COYOTE UGLY–The North Texas Rock Rally will be based at the Austin Coyote Ugly on 6th Street (501A East 6th Street at the corner of Neches) during the evenings of June 2-3, 2006. The Rally is presenting a selection of the builders that will be featured during the North Texas Rock Rally (July 21-23, 2006) at the outdoor display area by the Coyote Ugly patio.

The Featured Builders are:
Denny Garley of TC Custom Bikes
Jimmie Lee & John Coen of Three Two Choppers
Scott Arndt of Scott’s Hardcore Kustoms
Danny Davidson of Williamson County Choppers

Each builder will have at least one bike featured in the display and will be on location throughout Friday and Saturday evenings at Coyote Ugly for photo ops and interviews.

V-ROD MONOSWINGARM–In the past years Rick’s Motorcycles developed a lot of revolutionary parts for the Harley Davidson V-Rod. After the 19l tank, Rick’s latest part is now leaving the “House of Custom”. Rick’s Monoswingarm for V-Rod:The swingarm, which is made out of high quality aluminium on a CNC milling center, fits to all V-Rod models. As known from all Rick’s V-Rod swingarms, also the Monoswingarm is available in different sizes:
– Rim: 10,5″x18″, tyre: 280 / 18, offsetpulley + bearing supportplate: 42 mm
– Rim: 11,5″x18″, tyre: 300 / 18, offsetpulley + bearing supportplate: 55 mm

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– new, bigger tank
– Rick’s 4-piston brake calliper with Drive Side Break
– Mono Shock Absorger, adjustable
– belt adjustement with excenter
– spezial Gates belt
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The complete technique, all the measurements of the swingarm, fitting parts and the T?V approvals are all made special for Rick’s wheels, so that their is no warranty, that other wheels can be adapted without any problems.

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COOLBETH EARNS PODIUM FINISH FOR SCREAMIN’ EAGLE TEAM IN SPRINGFIELD MILE SEASON OPENER– Kenny Coolbeth is perfectly fine not having all the information about what happened during Sunday’s season opening AMA Grand National Twins event at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. There were several crashes. Red flags stopped the race twice. Coolbeth didn’t see any of it and that’s just how he likes it.

Coolbeth rode his Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle entry to third place while factory teammate Rich King finished sixth after a crash and Wrecking Crew teammates Jared Mees and Bryan Smith finished eighth and 11th, respectively.

“I didn’t see any of the crashes,” Coolbeth, a Connecticut native said. “I was riding up front, in the top four for the entire race and I avoided all the accidents. I didn’t see any of it and I’m very happy about that.”

King crashed in the 14th lap of the 25-lap main event. His bike flipped end-over-end, throwing King off the bike just after Turn Three. The team scrambled to get the bike back in racing order as quickly as possible and King returned to the race. He was 18th with 11 laps remaining and fought his way back up to sixth.

“I feel pretty good about the results because I’ve been to Springfield and finished sixth before without flipping the bike at 130 mph,” King said. “So having the same result after crashing and having to leave the race more than halfway through the event only to thrash on the bike and get back out there isn’t so bad.”

Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said King’s performance on Sunday was a great example of what King is best known for – being tough and never giving up.

“Rich is the King of the Mile and this was a tough race for him to walk away from without a podium finish,” Paluso said. “Without the accident, he would have had a great chance to win that race.

“We’re very happy that Kenny finished in the top three and overall the Wrecking Crew debut went well. There were a lot of crashes in qualifying and in the main event and we’re glad our guys are OK.”

Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford’s Chris Carr won the event with Supertrapp’s Jay Springteen taking second place.

It was the first race that Coolbeth and King shared a pit as teammates. Coolbeth said the Screamin’ Eagle team learned a lot even with the wild, crashed-filled event.

“It was an awesome weekend because everyone clicked,” he said. “What we needed fixed, got fixed and it feels great being back in the racing season again. I was pulling my hair out for the last two months waiting for this weekend. I’m happy everyone did their jobs and I think this is a great team to be part of.”

Coolbeth and King finished first in their qualifying heat races while Mees was second in his qualifying heat and Smith finished third.

“Everyone had to deal with the weather (temperatures well into the 90s) and the new team setup and I think the guys did a good job preparing for the event,” Paluso said. “The long-waited season opener is over and now we can focus on the rest of the season.”

In addition to the direct team sponsorship, Harley-Davidson will also provide support through professional flat track contingency and the Rider Support Verification Program (RSVP). Under the Screamin’ Eagle banner the support will total more than $140,000 throughout the 2006 season. This includes a contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson XR750 riders on the AMA Flat Track series.

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