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SOME THINGS DON’T CHANGE, BIKERNET STUDY–Here are two photographs of the same riding gentleman after reading Bikernet for less than a year. We’re not sure what to make of it. The study is ongoing.

This is Rev. Carl R. I was told recently that his attorney wants to speak to me.

ABATE OF LA ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE–This message is to remind everyone that motorcyclists here inLouisiana face three Bills that affect us all, whether you are aresident of this state or not. Legislation passed in one state is likethat of a cancer, it soon spreads to other states, good or bad.

Our website at www.abateoflouisiana.org has posted the three Bills we arefaced with this year and also posted online petitions to let thelawmakers know how you feel.

It’s disheartening to know thatmotorcyclists will spend hours polishing their chrome but not spend fiveminutes to let their elected officials know how they feel about pendinglegislation directed at them. While we have collected hundreds ofsignatures at bike nights we haven’t even collected fifty signatures onthese petitions.

Remember one thing, legislation that passes that is anti-motorcyclistleads to a further impetus to pass more and more legislation that isdirected against motorcyclists.

Case in point is the fact that theAuthor of HB 985, Clara Baudoin Dist. 38, (prohibits children of acertain age from being transported upon a motorcycle) is the sameRepresentative who Authored Act 742 (HB 109) our current helmet law. Ifshe is able to pass this Bill what will she come up with next? How longwill it be before we motorcyclists are legislated off the very highwayswe enjoy riding upon “for our own protection”?

I urge everyone to get involved. We are being threatened with losingour state motorcycle safety and riders education course through budgetcuts, we are being threatened with the possibility of losing ourparental freedom to decide what is right for our children, and we aretrying to pass legislation to put people in jail for running overmotorcyclists.

Abate Of La. Inc., will be there to defend and protectthe motorcyclists in the state of Louisiana but we need your help. Onevoice is but a whisper but many voices are a roar!

Ride Safe, Ride Free!

–James “Poet” Sisco
Executive State President
A.B.A.T.E. Of Louisiana, Inc.

STEEL DREAMS – 0517-THIS WEEK– “Indy Dealer Expo”.This week, Steel Dreams takes you to the largest and most exciting trade show event for the motorcycle and ATV industry – the huge 38th Annual Dealernews International “Dealer Expo 2006” in Indianapolis, Indiana.

With over 1,000 exhibits featuring the latest hot products and technologies – all under roof in the vast Indiana Convention Center and RCA dome – it’s the show “everyone who is somebody in motorsports” attends and everyone who loves motorcycles and ATV’s doesn’t want to miss.

You are there, as tens of thousands from all over the world come to see the absolute cutting-edge concepts from today’s leading designers, dealers, distributors and manufacturers of aftermarket powersports products.

From what’s new in gleaming steel high-performance technologies and sleek European motorcycle design to the latest in riding apparel and gear, and “gotta have” new accessories – if you love motorcycles and ATV’s – it’s the place you want to be!

And this week, Steel Dreams takes you there.

EPISODE 017: “Indy Dealer Expo”

Segment 1 – Show opening.

Segment 2 – (clip) Ryan Smith of Freek Racing w/ 3 girls plus fast cuts of show. Jeff Fenton (Chairman-Global Motorsports) Custom Chrome accessories. More fast cuts of show floor. John Manley (Dynostar) debuts latest in motorcycle dynomometer testing equipment. Patriot exhibit – Dan Chastine (CEO-Amer,Sealants) intros new Premier tire sealant for motorcycles and ATV’s.

Segment 3 – Lee Chapin (Mikuni American Corp) shows new hi-tech carburetor and fuel related technologies to boost horsepower. More show floor clips/hot girls. Dave Perewitz (Footware) shows the latest from Kryptonite in locking devices for both bikes and gear. Gianluca Golasso (Benellli USA) shows latest in sleek high-style Euro Italian motorcycles.

Segment 4 – R. Scott Link (Footware) shows latest in AlpineStar rider and racing gear. Kevin J. Berger (Pres-SuperTrapp) shows cutting-edge exhaust technology. Steed by Patriot clips.

Segment 5 – Fast show floor clips. Bruno Maier (Exec VP-Schwinn) 110-year old bicycle mfgr now offers hot motor scooter line too. End w/ show exhibit model “Brie” ID: “You’re watching Steel Dreams.”

HARDBIKES GROWING WITH NEW ENGINEERING HIRES–Harbikes is Revving Up Human Capital to Meet World Class Competition.Hardbikes is committed to building and developing world-class motorcycles for the American V-Twin marketplace and is investing in the human capital that is needed to deliver on their promise. Most recently they have hired Rob Myers, Product Improvement Engineer; Todd Henry, Certified Engine Machinist and Mark Dooley, Product Development Engineer.

Rob Myers was plucked out of the mountain bike industry for his understanding of frame design, frame dynamics and frame jigging. He’s had extensive experience creating innovative out-of-the-box designs, managing development cycles and competing in a hyper-competitive marketplace. He does everything from prototype design to tig welding. He will assist in insuring specifications are met by the suppliers and creating Hardbikes-specific frames. His favorite Hardbikes motorcycle is the 200 Bobber.

For Todd Henry, motorcycles are his life. He has worked in a Harley-Davidson Dealership and run his own custom motorcycle shop and now he brings his serious skill set on improving the Hardbikes designs. For example, he collaborates with engineering on a new exhaust system that has new brackets. Todd will do the prototype to ensure that it fits correctly. Then the modification will be placed on a test mule and ridden across county to ensure its compliance and usability. Todd?s favorite motorcycle is the Hardbikes 200 Chopper.

Mark Dooley put himself through Oklahoma State working at a Machine Shop and after graduation moved to Mercury Cruiser in Stillwater, OK. There he tested and developed big Chevy motors that required beefy internal components. Now he executes against Hardbikes? Quality Opportunity System that is designed to improve parts, parts delivery and pricing. Currently Mark is engaged in a project to specify the chroming on the fasteners to ensure that they consistently thread into the motorcycle subsystems. Mark Dooley?s favorite Hardbikes motorcycle is the 300 Neo Bobber with custom paint.

EXILES PARTY ALERT– Saturday April 22rd 2006 – Exile Cycles10th Anniversary Open House.It’s their birthday, famed Iron & Lace Calendar builder and TV star Russell Mitchell is holding a party and we are all invited! Russell is holding an Open House at Exile Cycles on April 22nd 2006. Come and join us for some sex and drugs and rock and roll. O.K. so we lied about one, but there will be bands playing, beer flowing, and the lovely Purrfect Angelz dancing up a storm.

The event takes place noon to 6pm at their new shop in North Hollywood.

Exile Cycles,
13209 Saticoy St.,
North Hollywood, CA 91605 .
Phone: 818 255 3330 .
exilecycles.com

HOW’S THAT FOR A THURSDAY NEWS?–Is this industry happening or what? Now I need to jump back into the garage and get to work on my two bikes for Bonneville. A shipper knocked on the door yesterday and delivered my 120-inch Panhead engine from Accurate Engineering. Incredible.

We danced the jig around the shop. I also received a UPS e-mail announcing that a Baker Transmission is on its way.

I gave myself a 10-day deadline to finish the mods to the V-Bike before the Transmission arrives. I need to get a hold of Will Phillips. I’m working with Will tightening handling for the ride to Sturgis and the Salt in September. It’s mandatory to have a steering dampener on both bikes. We will also tighten the handling with a True-Track and 3/4-inch swingarm shaft. I spoke to Bob Doudy at D&D and they are also running a V-Bike with an 110-RevTech engine on the flats during Speed Week. Lots of performance comparisons going on. D&D is also making our exhaust systems for both bikes.

Now, here’s what’s coming to the vast and never-ending pages of Bikernet over the next week. Bill Bish just submitted a Bikers Rights Legislative Update, Johnny White wrote a bike feature on a flat black California Custom, he also wrote a tech on the key- saving, Aeromach dresser gas cap. It’s in the tech department. Any day now, we will post a story from S&S about the woman who kept the company going for decades. Finally the rain stopped in Hawaii and we have the images for Roger’s Fusion bike feature headed our way. Tomorrow we’re picking up a Softail Standard for a Road Test and complete accessory outline. Rumor has it that a Saxon Griffin is up the street at Gard’s shop for repairs, then we’ll road test its flat black self on LA streets.

Next week we plan to devote serious time to our noise testing format. But I also hope to bring you a Bikernet Bonneville 2006 bike update. We have launched a special department just to cover this effort and support our sponsors. Watch for it.

One more thing. I spent most of this week finishing a story about last year’s, dusty drive in a ’54 Lincoln across Mexico to compete in the La Carrera Pan Americana Vintage Road Race (6,000 miles). Nope, no motorcycles, but a helluva story and hot babes. I hope to post it tomorrow.

Now it’s almost Happy Hour, goddamnit. I need a break.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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MEMORIAL WALL MOTORCYCLE ESCORT– Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion Memorial Wall Motorcycle Escort. Line up at Brevard Community College, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa. Line up begins at 9:00AM, kickstands up at 10:00AM.

Arrive at Melbourne’s Wickham Park about 11:30.

If interested in helping line up the bikes or road guard, be at BCC about 8:15.

Info: Don 321-726-6752
Ralph 321-453-7498

The Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard have asked us and the Brevard ABATE chapter to provide parking help and Roadguards for this Sunday’s VVB Moving Wall Motorcycle Escort, if interested in helping line up the bikes or road guard, be at BCC about 8:15 – 8:30. Roadguards will be parked in a separate spot. If you prefer to ride, our chapters have a spot reserved in the line up, just tell Greg, or whoever is at the parking lot that you are Independence ABATE. Line up Line up begins at 9:00AM, kickstands up at 10:00AM at Brevard Community College, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa.

If you want to ride with the chapter, be there by 9:30, our spot will probably be full by that time. If you arrive late, you’ll have to ride with the group at the rear.

The ride arrives at Melbourne’s Wickham Park about 11:30. Also, volunteers will be setting up the Wall after arrival in Wickham Park. If interested in staying and setting up the Wall, let one of the VVB know

–Rogue

NOBLES TRIPS DESTROYER CLASS IN PHOENIX, MOVES INTO POINTS LEAD– 4.17.2006 Tripp Nobles and the LVFD.com team had one of thoseweekends that don’t come around but once in a while when they led wire-to-wire at the AHDRA Screamin’ Eagle Arizona Bike Week Nationals and moved into first place in the point standings as well.

“We had a flawless weekend,” said team rider, Tripp Nobles. “I feel like the luckiest member of the team because I get to ride the bike!”

“We have been working very closely with Matt Gross at MMG on the dyno and he found us some horsepower. I am very grateful for everything he has done for us. My crew chief, Vic Fasola, made some fabulous tuning calls in both the clutch and air-fuel mixture areas.”

“We learned a lot this weekend with our newly installed Racepak data recorder, but I learned a long time ago that a computer will not tell you what to do but it sure will tell you what not to do. Based on the data we were receiving Vic made some excellent calls.”

Post Phoenix ReportQualifying

Following three rounds of qualifying Tripp Nobles took the LVHD.com team to times of 14.441 at 45.22 MPH, 9.467 at 139.04 MPH and 9.409 at 140.27 MPH. The LVHD.com team sat on the pole in the twenty-seven bike field.

Eliminations

In Round One Tripp had an earned bye run as he was the number one qualifier in the twenty-seven bike field. Not wanting to waste a run Tripp ran a 9.451 at 139.70 MPH.

In Round Two Shawn Vantucci was the opponent and as he had done in Gainesville, Tripp ended his day. Nobles ran a 9.431 at 139.21 MPH to Vantucci’s losing 9.792 at 135.91 MPH.

Tripp went into Round Three to face off against Brian Fox. Nobles once again ran in the 9.4 range with a pass of 9.416 at 140.30 MPH to send Fox’s 9.636 at 136.90 MPH packing.

Round Four was being billed as a battle between the two favorites to win the first ever V-rod Destroyer crown. This time Tripp Nobles got to the other end of the track first eliminating his rival, Gene Thomason. Tripp ran a 9.424 at 139.85 MPH to Thomason’s losing 9.548 at 137.47 MPH. This puts Nobles at one win to none for the two contenders. It also moved Tripp into the race finals.

In the Final Round Tripp was pitted against the number three qualifier, Daniel Harvey. As the pair prepared to do battle, both bikes staged but for some strange reason Harvey backed out of the beams, handing the race title to Nobles. Not wanting to waste the run Nobles clocked low E.T. of the event when he ran a 9.399 at 140.47 MPH.

The win was Tripp Nobles first of the year and his first ever in the newly created V-rod Destroyer class.

UNBORN SON OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BIKER TO RECEIVE SETTLEMENT WORTH MILLIONS– Attorneys Michael F. Hupy and Jason F. Abraham and Bob Sumption, longtime A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Chapter President, appeared in a Douglas County courtroom on April 10, 2006, to hear a judge approve the work that they had completed in less than a year. John Claxon, II was killed in a motorcycle accident in Southern Illinois, on April 18, 2005. Although his father was killed four months before he was born and his parents were not married, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. negotiated a structured settlement for John Claxon, III that will provide payments for the rest of his life and could be worth more than three million dollars. Hupy and Abraham investigator, Bob Sumption, also worked on the case.

–Tony Sanfelipo

THE BAKER TORQUEBOX: THE AMERICAN V-TWIN TRANSMISSIONIS FINALLY TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL!–With American V-Twin engineers pushing the standards of size these days and tire manufacturers doing the same, BAKER Drivetrain steps forward by leaping past the old standard in transmission size, style, and torque-handling capacity with the new BAKER Drivetrain Toquebox. This is the next level.

With orders being taken right now drag racers, muscle bike, and custom bike builders will have to have one. It was a colossal hit when unveiled at the 2005 Biketoberfest in Daytona and the same response occurred when displayed in the 2006 V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. The Torquebox is available as 5-Speed or 6-Speed, and in either BAKER Right-Side-Drive or left-side-drive.

STRONGEST: As the leader in the Big Twin drivetrain, BAKER felt obligated to make the move to radically depart the old 2.5-inch transmission standard to 3-inches knowing that this formula would jump the torque handling capacity to 250 FOOT-POUNDS OF TORQUE! This 3″ measurement describes the center-distance between the two shafts within a transmission. That simply means the gears on the shafts must be created larger in diameter to reach each other – resulting in much more strength.

STYLISH: However, the expansion of the center-distance induces the need to completely redesign the transmission case that the shafts mount to, a task completely suited for BAKER Drivetrain. Starting with a tremendous new exterior styling, BAKER took this opportunity to cram the latest discoveries and technologies into the redesign.

ADVANCED: Not only does this tough 6061-T651 billet case design include performance improvements in its own form, but it houses breakthrough enhancements in:

Shift Drum: N1 shift pattern (neutral is before 1st gear to prevent false neutral shifts), diameter increased to 2″ and improvements to bearing/spindle interface
Ratchet Pawl: Overshift inhibiter, double bearing mounted, and 65% larger shaft
Detent System: Bearing-based guide instead removes pure friction against the drum map
Top Cover: Ignition kill and neutral switches for easy adjustments
Shafts: Super heavy-duty 8620 steel (the king of steels), double-thick and heat-treated teeth, and AGMA class 12 gears
Shift Forks: BAKER’s renowned dual-rail design
Shift System: Bearing mounted lever has a ratio is 35% less then stock for smooth, clear shifts

As you can see, the BAKER Drivetrain Torquebox is a revolutionary new engineering feat within our very own American V-Twin industry. Nothing can compare to it across the board as it began with breaking out of the old 2.5-inch standard, comprehensively advancing the transmission conventions within, and finalizing with a distinctive new styling.

For additional information, click on the banner above or see page 19-21 of the BAKER 2006 catalog.

BBC – OVERSEAS – WORLD NEWS OUTLET–Baghdad, Iraq – The British military announced today that they hadair-dropped former hostages Norman Kembler, James Loony and Harmeet Singh Sooden into the Iraqi desert, just a week after their rescue from a house west of Baghdad. The men had been held by insurgents for four months.

Since their release, the three men, all from a Christian Peacemakerteam, have spoken with deep admiration and respect for their captors, while not offering any degree of gratitiude to the British commandos who risked their lives to save them.

“We realize now that we made a huge mistake,” said Captain Ian Coates of the British Army, “and it was time to return these men to the people they love and respect.”

Coates wistfully related the story of how the former hostages weretold of the decision to reunite them with their brethren in Iraq.

“To keep it a surprise, we used our commandos to gather the men in the middle of the night,” he said. “They were so surprised and excited that we needed to duct tape their mouths and tie them up. But there was no doubt that they were overjoyed to be returning to Iraq. Their eyes were as big as saucers, and Kembler even wet his jammies in excitement!”

The men were whisked by military jet back to a British Military basein Kuwait, and flown by helicopter into Iraq at dawn. Captain Coatesstruggled to keep his composure as he described the reunion.

“The air drop was a remarkable moment, something I was honored tosee,” he said. “The men were writhing around, screaming and crying with joy. There wasn’t a dry eye in the helicopter as we rolled them out.”

The British Military was concerned that the men would not be picked up quickly, leaving them to wander in the desert. So each man was given a bright red parachute emblazoned with one of the famed Danish Mohammed cartoons.

“The cartoons really did the trick,” said Captain Coates. “As theydrifted downward, you could see the insurgents gathering to welcomethem. Some had even set fires to help guide them as they landed. We could hear the chants of welcome even over the whir of the rotors.

Did you ever see Born Free? It was like that, but better.”

Coates would not comment on reports that the three men were allwearing “Jesus Rules, Mohammed Drools” T-Shirts

–from Chris T.

VIPER MOVES INTO NEW HEADQUARTERS– We are moving into our new corporate/manufacturing facility this week. The new numbers will be effective Monday, April 24.

Viper Motorcycle Company
19950 177th Street, Suite F
Big Lake, Minnesota 55309
Office-763-263-5700
Fax-763-263-5701

Thanks,

–Terry Nesbitt

Viper Motorcycle Company
Viper Performance Inc.

ARIZONA BIKE WEEK–The 10th anniversary celebration of Arizona Bike Week wrapped up Sunday, April 9. Weekend festivities included Harley-Davidson demo rides, raffles, and rock concerts, including performances by The Guess Who and John Kay & Steppenwolf. Also held in conjunction with Arizona Bike Week was the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) race at the Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Ariz.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOSTS A “GARAGE PARTY” FOR WOMEN INTERESTED IN RIDINGOver the past several years, women have increasingly embraced the sport of motorcycling – seeking the freedom and escape associated with an open road, polished chrome and a sweet sounding engine. In fact today, the Motorcycle Industry Council estimates that one in 10 U.S. motorcyclists is a woman.

But while thousands of women live their lives on the open road, many remain stuck in neutral, dreaming about the wind in their face, unsure where to start. To help, Harley-Davidson dealerships in the Cleveland-area are hosting free, women-only Garage Party events. This month, Lake Erie Harley-Davidson Shop is hosting a Garage Party event on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 between 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Harley-Davidson Garage Party event provides an inviting environment for women to learn more about motorcycling and to meet other women who are interested in riding. Party guests can expect activities that will be both entertaining and educational with topics including a review of the basic motorcycle controls, how to customize a motorcycle’s style and ergonomics and how to gear up for a ride. The for-women-only Garage Party event is free for any woman who is looking to take the next step to get behind the handlebars.

RIDER’S EDGE NOW AVAILABLE IN KENTUCKY–Kentucky has been added as a state that offers the Rider’s Edge New Rider program. Sills Harley-Davidson in Paducah, Ky., and Harley-Davidson Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Ky., will be setting up the Rider’s Edge program this year. A total of 37 states now offer the course that is designed to make those new to motorcycling feel comfortable and give them the knowledge and skills to ride with confidence. Since the New Rider Course was introduced in 2000, more than 69,000 riders have been trained.

SADDLE UP FOR STURGIS DEADLINE NEARSFive lucky new women riders and their riding coaches will win an all expenses paid ride from Milwaukee, Wis., to Sturgis, SD, in August 2006. The winning riders will travel to Sturgis alongside Karen Davidson, Creative Director of Harley-Davidson General Merchandise and great-granddaughter of founder William A. Davidson.

Harley-Davidson has received more than 800 entries for the Saddle Up for Sturgis contest. There are less than three weeks left to submit an entry; all qualified entries must be submitted by May 1, 2006. Winners will be announced May 19.

To enter the contest, women must submit a 100-word essay detailing why they would like to Saddle Up for Sturgis in 2006. The entrant must acknowledge that they have been riding for two years or less, have logged 1,000 miles, and have spent five hours riding in one day. The rider must own a Harley-Davidson or Buell motorcycle and have a motorcycle license.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON VEHICLE AND POWERTRAIN OPERATIONS PLANT IN KANSAS CITY NAMED “BEST OF AMERICA” BY READER’S DIGEST MAGAZINE–Harley-Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations plant in Kansas City has been named Best Indoor Sightseeing by the editors of Reader’s Digest Magazine. Winners of America’s 100 Best list will be featured in the May issue, on newsstands April 18.

The editors tested, tasted and debated everything from the Best Sandwich to the Best Must-Have Gadgets to the Best Buzz Cut. The resulting list is organized in six categories – Legacies, Passions, Adventure, Innovations, Time Off and Connections.

The Kansas City Vehicle and Powertrain Operations produce the Sportster, Dyna and VRSC families of motorcycles from fabrication and finishing through final assembly. The plant also has the unique distinction of being the only Harley-Davidson facility to produce an entire motorcycle, the VRSC V-Rod.

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THE BEST INTERNAL THROTTLE EVER.FINALLY A THROTTLE THAT IS BETTER THAN STOCK–My Internal throttle is the result of trial and error. My throttle uses 6 bearings 5 sealed ball bearings and 1 needle bearing. The object was to create a throttle that was the smoothest ever. Precision was key. There is a dual helix that 4 of the 5 ball bearings ride on. This allows the plunger inside to have support from both sides as the throttle is twisted.

The needle bearing rides on the plunger shaft to keep the helix housing at the proper distance from the inner shaft. The rear of the inner shaft has a axle that slides threw the needle bearing and into the 5th sealed ball bearing for a tight fitment allowing no play side to side. All of this is held together with c-clips.

The return device uses a spring that has a slide so that the plunger returns when throttle is let go. The mounting of my new throttle is easy as it can be. Slide the throttle in and tighten the split bolt up. This means NO WELDING OR DRILLING AND TAPPING.

www.streamlinedesignsinc.com
954 545 4104
9am to 6pm eastern time

NEW HOOLIGAN ST FROM BIG MIKES–I don’t have any specs, but it’s hot and ready. Check your local Big Mike Choppers dealers for all the dope.

Ride Forever,

BIG TWIN WEST WEBSITE CRANKED UP–The Big Twin West website is up and running! The show will be here before you know it, so make sure you visit www.bigtwinwest.com for the latest Big Twin West news and registration information.

Big Twin West provides the ultimate showcase of the American and Metric Big Twin lifestyle market by attracting the world?s largest and most powerful brands and buyers. Retailers, dealers and builders come to Big Twin West to experience the entire industry, preview the hottest trends, buy the latest accessories and hard parts to drive store sales, and attend seminars to learn about best practices for running a business, all in one energized three-day event.

More than just a trade show, it’s a celebration of excellence within the industry. Whether you work in the industry, are interested in what’s happening in the Big Twin market or ride a cruiser, you belong here.

Master Builder and Celebrity Build-Off

Watch as four teams compete to build a customized bike in two days

Big Twin Customs Invitational

Premier bike showcase featuring custom built bikes from around the world

Big Twin Dealer Awards Ceremony and Banquet

Celebrate the accomplishments achieved by industry leaders

Live Auction

Bid on and take home one of the bikes featured in the Big Twin Customs Invitational or bid on one of the bikes built by the celebrities and master builders.

Did we mention it’s in Las Vegas ?

For more information on all of the features check out our website at http://listmgr.advanstar.com.

RIP’S BAD RIDE UPDATE–WHAT: 9th Annual Rip’s B.A.D. Ride, Bikers Against Diabetes, a fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association.

WHO: Eight thousand bikers across Southern California starting from multiple sites converging at Oak Canyon Park in Orange County for a giant festival, featuring rock concert with The Fryed Brothers Band and other bands to be announced, bike show, exhibits, food and fun. All Southern Californians, bikers or not, are invited to the festival at Oak Canyon Park in Orange County. VIP riders include Karen Davidson and Willie G. of the founding family of Harley-Davidson, and actor Larry Hagman.

WHEN: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Registration 8 -10 a.m.
Ride begins at 10 a.m.
Gates open at Oak Canyon Park at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Host start site: Bartels Harley-Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. Other start sites: Los Angeles Harley-Davidson, South Gate, California Harley-Davidson, Harbor City; Engine Joe’s Cycle Service, Cathedral City; Pomona Valley Harley-Davidson, Quaid Harley-Davidson Loma Linda; Quaid Temecula Harley-Davidson, Orange County Harley-Davidson, Irvine; Harley-Davidson of Fullerton; Skip Fordyce Harley Davidson; Biggs Harley Davidson, Oceanside; The Shop, Ventura; Harley-Davidson of Westminster, San Juan Capistrano Harley-Davidson, Victorville Harley Davidson and Mission Motorsports, IrvineFestival site is Oak Canyon Park in Orange County.

WHY: Rip’s B.A.D. Ride is the legacy of Rip Rose, a columnist for decades for Easyriders Magazine, who was an avid motorcycle rider for 40 years. Rip passed away in February 2000 from cancer and had lived with diabetes for more than a decade. The B.A.D. Ride was his dream and the 2006 ride continues his legacy. In addition to music, food and fun, the event features a tribute to Rip. The ride is a fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association, with proceeds going to research, education and advocacy. There are more than 20 million Americans with diabetes, 2.2 million in California and more than 1.2 million in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

COWBOYS ON THE COAST– I got to ride from Palm Bay Florida to Beaumont Texas to cover the event Cowboys On The Coast. The event is in its second year of operation and though it is not the biggest I have ever been to I was impressed with how well it was organized and ran. There was a good balance of vendors to those attending, which turned out to be about double of last year.

It is put on by Robin Troy for Cowboy Harley & Cowboy Honda. She had some help from the local HOG chapter, Honda Red Riders, Circuit Riders, CMA, Maverick and BACA. It was held at Ford Park a big complex just West of Beaumont on I-10, it is ideal as it will handle the growth this event will have as more people find out about it. This year they included free camping on site, added a stunt show more bike games, and enlarged their bike show with added classes.

There were numerous displays and vendors and the one that seamed to get the most attention was Sonny Keeton with his Old School display. It was joined by his pin stripping booth and the Xtreem Chopper Kit booth with Tom Young.

There was plenty of other entertainment which included the Bikers Inner Circle Radio Show with Charlie Brechtel.

Charlie and his band played his Original Biker Songs and rocked the house as they warmed up the audience for Blackfoot and Molly Hatchet.

I think all the things are in place for this event to continue to grow and Robin does have some ideas to make it even bigger and better in 2007

It is not too early to make a note on your calendar to attend next year. Hey I could take your picture and you could end up here or in one of the mags. SeeYa

— ROGUE

PLAN YOUR SUMMER TRAVELS WITH AMA’S RIDE GUIDE TO AMERICA–If you’re looking to do a little exploring this summer, check out the Ride Guide for inspiration and trip planning details. Thirty-five favorite rides from many of the most popular motojournalists writing today, all brought together in one book complete with full-color photos, topo maps, and point-to-point directions.

DOGG BONE CUSTOMS MARYLAND–Just wanted to drop you guys a line or two and let you know that Dogg Bone Customs will be set up at the Beast of the East show being held in Salisbury, Maryland this coming weekend. For more info. on the event you can go to: http://delmarvabikeweek.com/

DBC will be set up with a wide range of machines, ranging from Bobbers to fat tired Customs, some of which are for sale, as in our April Special, ABEL. For more info. on Dogg Bone Customs and what we have to offer, head on over to our site and check us out: http://doggbonecustoms.com/

Come by and say “HI”… The first 20 lovely ladies that come by and say they read about us on Bikernet get their choice of a free pair of thongs or booty shorts, while supplies and sizes last! Hope to see you at the show!

–JB
Dogg Bone Customs
http://doggbonecustoms.com/.com
804-590-9492

We Chop ‘Em – Doggiestyle…

BIKERNET’S MOST BEAUTIFUL DYNA CONTEST SPONSORED BY D&D EXHAUST– That’s right, you get to pick the best looking DYNA from the Bikernet Community. Just vote for the one that you like the best. The motorcycle that gets the most votes receives a new set of Fat Cat pipes from D&D Performance Exhaust.

The 2 into 1 Fat Cat Pipes makes the best horsepower and torque. The stylish upswept design provides the performance rider with extra ground clearance. Each pipe is hand fitted and installed with heat shields. Experience up to 12 additional ponys.

Watch for the contest info on the home page this coming week.

NEW BIKERNET LIVING WILL FORM–I, __________________________, being of sound mind and body, do not wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means.

Under no circumstances should my fate be put in the hands of pinhead politicians who couldn’t pass ninth-grade biology if their lives depended on it or lawyers/doctors interested in simply running up the bills.

If a reasonable amount of time passes and I fail to ask for at least one of the following:

______a Bike Magazine,
______a Margarita
______Jack Daniels on the rocks
______Sex
______a Chinese food
______a Steak
______Lobster or crab legs
______a computer,
______a Bowl of ice cream
______a wrench,
______Chocolate
______Sex

It should be presumed that I won’t ever get better.

When such a determination is reached, I hereby instruct my appointed person and attending physicians to pull the plug, reel in the tubes and call it a day.

Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________

BIKERNET FREE CONTEST AREA–Sure we make you fill out a brief questionnaire, but what the hell. You can ask for any prize you want, make suggestions to the Bikernet staff, piss us off, or kiss our butts. Check it out. It will take less than a minute, it’s free, and if something special happens you’ll get a note from Bandit.

MOTORCYCLE SERIES AGAINST BREAST CANCER–As many of you know, I have be, all by myself, and by working so much with women who were desperately ill or who had died, that it just got to be too much. As you know, for the past 5 years I have completely dedicated myself to helping women with breast cancer and while I love what I do, I guess it was eventually was bound to take it’s toll. The good news is that after 4 years of working on the 1 in 8 Motorcycle Series Against Breast Cancer, we have finally grow to the point were we are very well respected in the field.

Moreover, our focus is very different that most breast cancer organizations, who tend to focus exclusively on research and trying to find a cure. While that is of critical importance, our focus is on early diagnosis and education. My partner, Tim Messer, of Gardener-Westcott in Michigan and myself are both cancer survivors ourselves and neither of us ever thought it could happen to us. This terrible disease does not strike faceless people but our own wives, sisters, mothers and daughters and diagnosing breast cancer as early as possible is literally the only chance people have to survive. While finding a cure for breast cancer is certainly important, in the meantime it is of critical importance that for those men and women with breast cancer, they receive the treatment they need as soon as possible.

In a world where we often feel powerless to do anything that can make a difference, this is a chance. Every week I hear from women who say what we are doing has helped them and I’m going to keep going as long as possible. Incidentally, anyone who is willing to help us and can sell 100 raffle tickets or more, will automatically receive an invitation to the star-studded event at the end of the season.

Thank you so much for caring and please let me hear from you.

–Ken
www.1in8.org
(91) 469-5662
www.caitlinproductions.com

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NAPLES MAN ACCUSED OF MOTORCYCLE SCAM–A Naples business man is accused of selling motorcycles for classified advertising customers without paying them the money, the state attorney’s office announced today.

Christopher Copp Connolly, 5710 S.W. 10th Ave., operated Florida Custom Cycle at 3384 Mercantile Ave. in Naples. Victims in the fraud scheme placed motorcycles for sale in the classified section of a local newspaper.

They were contacted by Connolly and were told Florida Custom Cycle could sell them for top dollar, and many bike owners entered into consignment agreements with the business. The motorcycles were then sold, but the owners were not paid, prosecutors said.

In addition, some of the purchasers were never given a title and cannot register the motorcycles. The losses topped $145,000.

Copp was charged Tuesday with one count of organized fraud and five counts of communication fraud, authorities said. He is being held at Collier County Jail today.

The state attorney’s office economic crimes unit conducted the investigation.

–from Rogue

SHADOWLAND THEATRE PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “THE INDIAN LARRY MEMORIAL FIELD TRIBUTE”–Twenty months to the day after motorcycle legend Indian Larry died in August 2004 from injuries he sustained falling off a moving motorcycle at the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series in North Carolina, Shadowland Theatre in Ellenville, NY, only 40 miles from the sleepy Hudson River town where Indian Larry Desmelt was born, will present the world premiere of “The Indian Larry Memorial Field Tribute”, a documentary by filmmaker Gary Planken and artist, illustrator and internationally-acclaimed field cutter Roger Baker, on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 1:00pm.

What began as Roger Baker’s personal search for a tribute theme for his annual field cutting in upstate New York, focused initially on jazz legend John Coltrane, quickly evolved into a deeply felt emotional journey from the Catskill Mountain countryside to downtown New York City, Indian Larry’s home and Gasoline Alley, the custom motorcycle shop he founded.

Filmed in director Gary Planken’s up-close-and-personal style, the 85-minute documentary moves from initial meetings with Indian Larry’s widow, Bambi, and his mother, sister and close friends and colleagues over a six-month period, to the intricate process of creating the design and preparing the half-million square-foot field for cutting, as well as the emotional flyover for family and friends in open-cockpit biplanes to view the field tribute on the anniversary of Indian Larry’s death.

“I am not unique in believing this but Larry was arguably one of the greatest innovators in the world of custom motorcycles,” said Baker. “The 2005 field cutting turned into our personal tribute to Larry for the world to experience. The documentary itself is for his family, all his many friends and the legion of fans throughout the world. That we are holding this premiere only a couple of miles from the field where we lovingly immortalized Larry is simply an added personal joy.”

According to Brendan Burke, producing artistic director at Shadowland, “Roger and Gary are extending an invitation to Larry’s fans to drive their motorcycles, cars or trucks that Larry would appreciate to the premiere and as a gesture to Larry parking in front of the theatre up and down Canal Street.”

The premiere screening at 1:00 pm is being held as a benefit for Shadowland Theatre, located at 157 Canal Street in downtown Ellenville, NY. Signed copies of the DVD by Baker and Planken as well as still photos drawn from the event will be available for sale in the lobby. “Additional screenings will be offered at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm based on demand,” said Burke. “We are honored that Roger, Gary and Under the Sun Films selected Shadowland to host their world premiere.”

Admission is $10.00. Ticket reservations can be made by contacting the Shadowland box office at 845-647-5511 or mailto:shadowland@shadowlandtheatre.org

SOMETHING FOR THE OLD FARTS–Grandpa and Grandma were visiting their married son overnight when Grandpa found a bottle of Viagra in his son’s medicine cabinet.

He asked his son about using one of the pills and the son said “I don’t think you should take one. They’re very strong and very expensive.”

“How much?” asked Grandpa.

“$10.00 a pill,” he answered.

“I don’t care,” said Grandpa, “I’d like to try one, and I’ll leave the money under your pillow as soon as I break this $50.00 bill.”

The next morning the son found $110.00 under his pillow.

He said to Grandpa, “I told you each pill was $10.00, not $110.00.”

“I know.” said Grandpa. “The hundred is from your mom.”

–from Art Friedman

SPECIAL HOG WILD REPORT FROM BEAUMONT TEXAS– Coming out of Florida I travel Interstate 10 on a regular basis. Over the years I have found many places I like to stop, sometimes it to eat, to stay a night or occasionally to stop and party with friends.

I was recently in Beaumont Texas covering the Cowboys On The Coast Rally, I knew many of the people working the event including Sonny Keeton, who owns Custom Motorcycles By Sonny in that city. He had a display set up at the rally. When the event was over myself, Charlie Brechtel, his band, Sonny and his crew all decided to visit the Hog Wild Bar.

I like stopping at the Hog Wild bar and restaurant on Crocket Street. It is in an older section of downtown that has been remodeled with a brick road that is only open to motorcycles and pedestrians.

The bar was having a Crawfish Boil that day and by the time we got there many of the local bikers were already present.

After some eating and drinking, Charlie and the band set up and also had some of the locals join them. We all had a great time and Art Hanson the owner said if you are ever in the area to stop in and he will try to make your stay as much fun as ours. Hey you ought to take him up on his offer if you get the chance.

— ROGUE

BCCOM ROCKING EVEN FOR NEXT YEAR– Try this web site out. We, BCCOM & The WestCoast, Custom Motorcycle Show are putting this custom endeavor on again in 2007. I would like to invite anyone who has a bike to show, come on up to British Columbia. // www.westcoastcustom.ca/

On the site now are a bunch of Pics. from last [this] yrs. Show. If you need names and phone #,s I will be happy to track them down

–Dave Clancy
BCCOM Rep. for The West Kootneys

BIKERNET SEXUAL MANNERS LESSON– A man was in a long line at the supermarket. As he got to the registerhe realized he had forgotten to get condoms, so he asked the checkoutgirl if she could have some brought up to the register.

She asked, “What size condoms?”

The customer replied that he didn’t know. She asked him todrop his pants. He did. She reached over the counter, grabbed hold ofhim and called over the intercom, “One box of large condoms, Register 5.”

The next man in line thought this was interesting, and Like most men,was up for a cheap thrill. When he got up to the register, he told thechecker that he too had forgotten to get condoms, and asked !if she couldhave some brought to the register for him.

She asked him what size, and hestated that he didn’t know. She asked him to drop his pants. He did. Shegave him a quick feel, picked up the intercom and said, “One box ofmedium-sized condoms, Register 5.”

A few customers back was this teenage boy. He thought what he had seenwas way too cool. He had never had any type of sexual contact with alive female, so he thought this was his chance. When he got to the registerhe told the checker he needed some condoms.

She asked him what size andhe said he didn’t know. She asked him to drop his pants and he did.

Shereached over the counter, gave him a quick squeeze, then picked up theintercom and said…

“Cleanup, Register 5”

–from Darcy B.

OHIO MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND EDUCATION FUND UNDER THREAT!–The Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund, created to finance the Ohio Department of Public Safety motorcycle safety and education program, Motorcycle Ohio, may be raided of about $750,000 unless motorcyclists TAKE ACTION NOW!

Visit the AMA Rapid Response Center at http://www.amadirectlink.com/, click on “StateWatch”, select “Ohio” from the drop-down menu and click “GO”, to read complete information and steps you can take to help preserve the Fund

After all, YOU pay into the fund each time you register or renew a motorcycle license plate. Six dollars ($6.00) of your registration fee goes directly into the Fund.Motorcycle Ohio is there to help you; now it needs your help. Preserve the Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund by taking a few minutes to contact the Ohio Controlling Board and your state representative and senator.We make it easy for you to show your support – do it NOW!

–from Rogue

SAN JOSE, CALIFA, MOTORCYCLE PARKING PETITION–Please click on the picture below to read and sign the “City of San Jose Motorcycle Parking” petition.If you can’t see the picture, simply visit: http://www.petitiononline.com/sjmoto/petition.html

~splatt
http://www.bikernation.us

CALIFORNIA FREEDOM AND MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH RALLY “CANCELED”–And just to keep everyone up to date…the California Freedom and Motorcycle Awareness Month Rally has been CANCELLED. The CHP expects upwards of 20,000 immigration protesters at the state capitol on May 1st and the city has refused to set aside and bag the parking meters for motorcycles only, as they have for the past 14 years.

We are cooperating with the CHP on this one, please tell motorcyclists to stay clear of the capitol on May 1st. No re-schedule date has been discussed. If you’re Jones-ing for grass roots activism, the Assembly Transportation Committee will be hearing our lid law modification, AB2427, Canciamilla…on April 24th, 1:30 pm, Room 4202.

It’s imperative that we PACK that hearing room, since we recently learned that packing the Senate Trans Committee earlier in the year was the ONLY thing that kept LANESHARING LEGAL. Yes, you heard that right. Lanesharing was going to be challenged, AGAIN, by a powerful committee chair…luckily, ABATE saved the day…this time.

~splatt

STEALTH UNDERCOVER REPORT FROM NORTH CAROLINA–STEALTH BIKE WORKS was the featured shop last night at Kristopher’s restaurant and bar. We had a great time! I think some of the people there did not know what to think of us. We displayed our roller with the dished 5 gallon tanks. All night long we were asked why the tanks had dents in them??? Oh well I guess it will take some a little time to get used to our style.

One thing I noticed all night was how the “NEW” riders would pull into the parking lot and pick their spot. They would approach their spot and proceed to back into the spot. They would crack the throttle for all it was worth while backing up. Hey, no matter how much you crack that throttle it won’t back up any faster! It is okay to kill the engine and then back up.

Tomorrow night SBW will host our first “BIKER NIGHT.” That is right, a night for Bikers, a night to kick back, eat some food, drink a beer or two, watch some Biker T.V. and a time to tell a tall tale or two and to talk bikes. Sunday we are a stop on the Independent Bike Shop Poker run. The proceeds go to a needy family in the Charlotte area.

We got our POW-MIA paint job back today and it came out real nice. Our two Shovel projects are nearing completion. I will have pictures real soon.

“THE MEANEST” starts her Rider’s Edge class tonight. I know she will do great! She keeps telling us at SBW to start on her project bike but we still have not seen any money yet???

Well that is it for this week!

Until next week, RIDE!

–STEALTHMAN

BIKERNET NOISE TESTING STUDY–Next week with the help of ABATE of California, Michael Hupy’s Offices, and the MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation). Bikernet will begin a series of noise testing and the Bikernet Interplanetary Headquarters in Wilmington, California. The testing procedure and results will be published in American Iron Magazine and of course on Bikernet.

We will prove that motorcycle noise it transitory in overall noise issues and that like emergency vehicles, motorcycles need to make enough noise to be heard by motorists as a point of defense. Watch for initial study results as early as next week.

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BIKERNET BUILDER PROFILE, HAROLD PONTARELLI–Harold Pontarelli built his first bike at 14 and modified Corvettes at 15. Since then, this Vacaville, California based motorcycle designer and builder has been on a mission. He builds one of a kind, innovative; drop dead gorgeous, custom bikes. Not only are they works of art, they are practical to ride.

Building bikes over the years, Harold is recognized as a trendsetter, consistently breaking stylistic ground. Each year he turns out a small number of the wildest, most innovative custom bikes in the country. These works of rolling art are built to match his customers’ dreams. These ego-pleasing machines are jaw-droppingly different, almost always in bright colors and appearing wickedly simple and sleek in design.

Harold is a Houdini when it comes to making visual intrusions disappear. From concept to execution, he handcrafts custom parts, fabricates and shapes the metal, creates exotic induction systems, assembles them in unbelievable shapes.

Harold’s shop, H.D. Performance, is a full service paint & fabrication facility where dreams come true.

Contact:
Harold Pontarelli
H.D. PERFORMANCE
4950 -C Allison Parkway
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-1649
www.hd-performance.com

BIKERNE DRINKING ADVICE–What do a drunk woman and an original gasket on your Evo engine have in common?

They are both hard to get off…

–from Jeff Neff

DRAG SPECIALTIES / PARTS UNLIMITED MAJOR SPONSORS OF BUB SPEED TRIALS AT BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, UTAH–BUB Racing has announced that DRAG SPECIALTIES has signed on again to be the Presenting sponsor for their 3rd Annual International Motorcycle Speed Trials by BUB. PARTS UNLIMITED is also a major sponsor for the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials, being held at the Bonneville Salt Flats September 3rd-7th 2006.

Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited have supported the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials since it’s inception in 2004 and their continuing support of the event has enabled the BUB Speed Trials to grow. Land speed racing is a new and expanding support as more motorcycle make the attempts for world and national records. BIKERNET.COM is also a sponsor for 2006.

Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited are also the major sponsors of the Land Speed Streamliner ‘Seven’ build by Denis Manning, promoter of the event. This motorcycle, ridden by Chris Carr, will be making an attempt for the absolute world record (currently 322mph held by Easyriders’ Dave Campos) during the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials, and displays the strong commitment of Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited to this sport.

BUB Racing once again welcomes the addition of Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited as sponsors and recognizes them as a leader in their field and avid supporters of all forms of motorcycle racing.

BIKERNET ON-GOING INVESTIGATION–How can I Afford the Bike of My Dreams? We asked that question at an editorial meeting recently. Most bikes are described by their sticker prices today. That’s a $50,000 bike or $23,000 or even $250,000 when it comes to Jesse James or Matt Hotch. So we decided to figure out how us poor saps can affords a stylish custom. Ken Conte took care of the initial investigation with Saxon motorcycles as the Ginny pig.–Bandit

If you are like me you have always wanted to own an American V-Twin, but couldn’t afford to pay for it outright. Who really has $50K lying around to spend on a sharp custom? Not me. Even though I would be saving on gas it would be hard to justify, to the old lady, that I needed our retirement money to get a bike. But now consumer financing allows thousands of people to own motorcycles, it’s the American way right?

Since I bought my first bike, I haven’t paid cash for any of them. With the variety of custom manufacturers out there you can buy a bike that isn’t mainstream and easily get it insured, registered and financed. If you think about it, ten years ago there weren’t too many options out there to buy anything other than a factory bike.

Now there are a variety of custom manufacturers, most of which have their own financing. Saxon Motorcycles is one of those companies who has hooked up with GE Consumer Finance and in only their second year they can offer rates as low as 4.99% to qualified buyers for up to 108 months. This brings the monthly payments down and makes it affordable for everyone. I spoke with Amy Sherk owner of High Performance Custom Cycles in Reno, NV and she gave me a few scenarios, all of these scenarios are generally contingent on the buyer having at least a 625 credit score.

Buyer #1 Saxon Sceptre MSRP $22,595
$298 a month for 96 months
$1500 down

Buyer #2 Saxon Griffin MSRP $25,995
$338 a month for 108 month
$0 down

These are just two examples of the vast array of manufactured custom motorcycles that are available for anyone who has a good credit score. If you have the itch to get a new custom bike financing is available. So get your face in the wind.

You can locate a Saxon Dealer by going to www.saxonmotorcycles.com or if you are in the Reno area you can call Amy at High Performance Custom Cycles at 775-828-0404

SKELETON BIKE RELEASED BY HOT BIKE–I wanted to drop you a line to let you know the Hot Bike article finally came out, if you have not already seen it. I hope things are going well for you. I have been busy as hell.

I am building a stainless skeleton bike for a partner near Seattle to show on the west coast. I’ll send you some pics when it’s done, and let you know which shows it will attend. I am still getting calls and emails from the Bikernet article you did. It was definitely a big boost, and I appreciate it. Have a good one.

–John Farr
The Crypt Custom Cycles
2400 Industrial Boulevard
Opelika, AL 36801
334-705-0283
www.thecryptcycles.com

1%ER SCREENPLAY WRITTEN BY AGENT ZEBRA TURNED DOWN AGAIN–THEME: Outlaw biker DUKE HALE sets out to get revenge on the rapist of his girlfriend, a rape for which Duke spent ten years in prison.

DUKE HALE, the “1%er” (outlaw biker) leader of the “Henchmen,” is released from a Washington prison after serving time for the aggravated rape of his girlfriend, KATHY NOBLE. On the way out he is warned by trooper MAX NOBLE that he’d better not return to his old ways; Max is Kathy’s father. Duke’s timid younger brother BILLY is there to meet Duke with his bike. The two ride back to Duke’s trailer, but Kathy isn’t there and Billy doesn’t know where she is. Duke soon learns that his gang is not what it used to be; some have quit and some were killed by rival gang “The Huns.” ?

COMMENT:

While at times this seems like an old-fashioned biker movie, circa THE WILD ANGELS, et. al., the authors have created a more complex and detailed story than those movies usually told. The story of one man seeking revenge is compelling, and the authors have nicely planted false trails and misleading clues until it all turns back on Duke’s jealous younger brother Billy. They also have some great action sequences, such as the chase through the burning fields of crops. Characters are good, and the relationships between the bikers within the gang adds nice tension to the building plot.

What I find intriguing about this is the idea of doing a biker movie for the modern generation. With all the weekend Harley enthusiasts, the appeal of the lone cowboy biker with his own code of honor could very well find an audience. There are scenes in here that nicely capture the mythic element — 500 bikers on the horizon — as well as good action and good characters.

BIKERNET REVIEWS MODELS FOR THE GIRLS OF BIKERNET–Hi, how are you I am a experienced model I was interested in seeing if you had any modeling opportunities for me. Please check out my web site at www.angela.emodelz.com. I have been in magazines like Top pair and Fit beauties.

–Angela

We’re on the constant search for girl who would like to pose with the finest bikes on the planet.–Bandit

LA CALENDAR SHOW DISPUTE WITH QUEEN MARY TATTOO SHOW RESOLVED–This is to let you know that the Queen Mary management has notified the International Tattoo Convention promoter he can notproduce any motorcycle related activities, contests, venders in conjunction with his Tattoo event at the Queen Mary on the June 23rd weekend.

So you can rest assured their will be no related motorcycle event competition at the Queen Mary to hurt your motorcycle events and mine in June and July.

The tattoo promoter was trying to produce his motorcycle segment very covertly without telling the Queen Mary Special Events Department or advertising it on his own ElectricInk.com website, but rather by having Johnny Chop and his marketing manager market it separately in the motorcycle community as the Johnny Chop Invitational. Even after Johnny Chop’s unfortunate death, they were still planning to move forward with it. But now it has been stopped.I would like to invite any bike contests at the Rose Bowl Bike Show and Bakersfield Thunder Run in June,have them be an invitational round for the prestigious Calendar Bike Building Championship at my LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend at the Queen Mary Event park, Sunday July 16th.

I would like to offer your bike show Bike Contest class winners a FREE entry to the Calendar Bike Building Championship on Sunday, normally a $50 Registration Fee

LA CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW BIKE BUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REGISTRATIONThe Bike Contest is held just on Sunday. $50 Registration fee includes: (1) Bike Contest Entry (Additional Bike are $30 each), (2) Show Admissions for Bike Owner and Companion, and General Admission to the Queen Mary. A $94 value if purchased separately! Plus a chance to win $70,000 in cash, prizes and trophies, and the Performance Machine Best of Show Award.

for more information contact: http://www.FastDates.com/BIKESHOW.HTM

–Jim Gianatsis, Director
Gianatsis Design Associates
Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show

NEW MOTORCYCLE BLOG– I have a blog about motorcycles and other stuff, mostly motorcycles. If you would mention it on your site I will put your site on as a link. This would hopefully increase your readers and mine as well.

http://www.thebeachcruiser.com/

–Chuck

PERFORMANCE MACHINE “CONTRAST CUT” JUDGE WHEELS–What the heck is a “Contrast Cut” wheel? PM tells us, they achieve this look by polishing and black anodizing the wheel prior to cutting the shape into it and then leaving the newly exposed aluminum in its raw state. The effect is a stunning contrast between natural metal and the smooth finish of the black ano, and an aptly named wheel. For now, PM is only doing this unique finish on the Judge design (brand new for 2006), but already has matching black anodized pulleys, discs and sprockets. Contact Performance Machine or your local PM dealer for more information.

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

BIKERNET RADIO DELIVERS DENNIS GAGE– You think of Dennis Gage as the host of My Classic Car and buddy to Jay Leno. But he’s into sleds too. Dennis is co-owner of Bradley David Productions, Inc. and they produce Corbin’s Ride On, Texas Hardtails and Popular Hot Rodding.

Branscombe Richmond caught up to the-mustached-one in Cincinnati.

-Jeff

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Hey, All hell broke lose today. We faced teenager woes last night and couldn’t get any goddamn sleep.

So I woke up this morning groggy and pissed off, but it was Thursday-News Day At Bikernet. That’s always a good thing. We run at it like starving dogs producing, basically a Bikernet Newspaper in a day. It’s like playing a 200mph video game from Hell.

I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s a blast, like tuning a bike for the last run on the salt. The pressure’s on, but we’re lovin’ every minute of it. (Bandit should speak for himself. Layla)

So let’s hit it, and I’ll tell you more good news at the end:

ONE OF THE BIKERNET BONNEVILLE TEAMS TO BE FEATURED IN THUNDER PRESS AND THE HORSE– Sure was fun meeting you guys (Chop N Grind Racing, 7 Palms, California) and getting the story of the race team!!! The weekend was perfect…we went from meeting you guys to a fun afternoon and evening in Vegas…the people who bought my neighbor’s Fat Boy were great…very old school folks who live up in Utah…that bike is going to a very good home!

Attached is one of the pics we took…The Crew! I’ll send you copies of the articles as I get them ready to go…thanks again, Bob, for the hospitality…thank the rest of the guys for me as well!

–Bill Hayes
Author of “Wild Ones” for Motorbooks Int.

NEW WEB ACTIVITIES FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–http://travel.harley-davidson.com/destinations

Then insider tips and Nightlife OOPS!Harley listing GAY BARS !!!!!

Willie G do you know about this????

–Rogue

TRAVEL CHANNEL’S MADE IN AMERICA? SERIES TO FEATURE AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE CO.–Custom motorcycle manufacturer American IronHorse? will step into the limelight of the Travel Channel?s Made in America show airing on Tuesday, April 18 at 9 p.m. (EST).

Hosted by the former Cheers television actor John Ratzenberger, the show will take viewers behind the scenes at American IronHorse?s 224,000-sq.-ft. factory in Fort Worth. The American IronHorse special is helping to kick off season three of the show’s ongoing adventure to celebrate the people, places and products that are uniquely American.

The Made in America production staff spent time in January shooting at the factory and conducting interviews with key executives and other employees. The upcoming feature on American IronHorse will highlight the company’s journey from its humble beginnings to becoming one of the hottest bike manufacturers in the nation.

TAKE THE RACETRACK LOOK TO THE STREETS–Take the sleek look of a Top Fuel race bike onto the street with a Doug Keim Creative Cycles’ Top Fuel Frame. The single-radius downtube frame features an 8-inch backbone stretch, a 4-inch down stretch and a 40-degree neck angle. Quality is evident in the frame’s TIG-welded,CNC-machined construction, along with the 1-inch rear axle and the right-side drive tranny mounts with zero offset to ensure superior left-to-right balance.

You can take your project to the next level with the Top Fuel Rolling Chassis. It comes complete with steel oil tank, billet oil fill cap, oil tank mounts, swing arm, swing arm pivot axis, flush pivot axis fasteners, 1-inch rear axle and billet rear axle covers.

You also get a chromed billet front end with trail correction, chrome 1.25-inch handlebars, kickstand, a 21×2.15-inch chrome billet front wheel from Weld Racing, a chrome billet rear wheel with offset spokes and a Metzeler’s 280 rear tire.

For more information, contact: Doug Keim Creative Cycles, (732) 751-1403, www.dougkeim.com

JOHNNY CHOP HOMETOWN MEMORIUM– Johnny Chop’s dad called last week.Johnny Chop’s Memorium will behosted by Johnny’s parents, family and the Ghost Riders Assoc.,1 pm, May 6,Felton Firehouse,Felton (Santa Cruz), Cal.

Mr. Vasko said that Johnny asked his mom for two things: to becremated and for them with the Ghost Riders to throw a KICK ASS PARTY. They promisedthey would do both.

One of Johnny’s friends made a tank of which Johnny’sashes are located and will be buried in Santa Cruz.

Mr. V expressed how he and his wife have appreciated the support of so manyfriends and people who honored Johnny’s workmanship. They were surprised how so many knew and loved theirboy and how well he had been doing for himself in the business. He wantedto be sure I passed this on, and the Memoriam will be open to anyone. His folks look forward to meeting Johnny’s pals and supporters.

On a personal note, Ireally loved that guy and learned a lot from Johnny about being true to yourself, livingfor today and respect. I’m happy though that we got to spend time and hangout. The Seminole Roadhouse helped him attend a lot of events and be on center stage!He was the best.

–Carrie Rep

BIKERNET MEDICAL STUDY RESULTS–American Medical Association researchers have made a remarkable discovery.It seems that some patients needing blood transfusionsmay benefit from receiving chicken blood rather than human blood.

It tends to make the men cocky and the women lay better.

Just thought you’d like to know?

–Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005

WORLD’S LARGEST MOTORCYCLE SHOW ROARS INTO KANSAS CITY– Easyriders Events, presented by Lucas Oil Products, announced that their 11-city Tour is returning to the Kansas City Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri for the fifth year. The final stop on the tour, this one-day event opens on April 29th. This final show will also include the Invitational Bike Show bringing the best of the custom motorcycles from around the country.

“When we open the doors on Saturday, our attendees see the best of the best in custom motorcycles. Wall-to-wall motorcycles that range from the completely restored antique to the most radical. This Bike Show attracted over 9,600 enthusiasts from Kansas City and surrounding areas last year,” stated John Green, president. “This year is sure to be even bigger with all the attractions we have lined up.”

While eyeing these custom motorcycles and making decisions on which motorcycles they feel deserve the top awards, the attendees will be able to meet the manufacturers and vendors that have come from all around the country. They’ll be able to talk tech with the manufacturers, check out the bike shops that are in their neighborhood in one location and buy those hard-to-find gadgets. The evening concert will include North Carolina?s premier rock band, Toyz.

A crowd-pleaser, The Centerfold Tour returns with top motorcycle builders from around the country. The attendees with have an opportunity to meet and talk with these builders and check out the builders? latest custom motorcycles. The builders this year include: Randy Simpson from Virginia, Aaron Greene from Nevada, Kim Suter from Missouri, Rick Fairless from Texas, Billy Lane from Florida, Ron Finch from Michigan, Kendall Johnson from North Carolina, Paul Yaffe from Arizona and Paul Cox & Keino from New York. The Centerfold Tour is sponsored in part by S&S Cycle, Baker Drivetrain, Supertrapp and Paramount Custom Cycles.

Easyriders V-Twin Bike Show opens at 10 AM on Saturday. Advanced tickets are available for this show. For more show information, you can call us at (800) 962-9857 or go to http://www.easyridersevents.com/

Think you have the custom bike that will stop the show? Enter your custom motorcycle to compete for a part of the purse valued at more than $300,000 in cash and prizes. Avon Tyres, Belt Drives Ltd., Big Dog Motorcycles Company, Carolina Customs, Jireh Cycles, Kustomwerks, Milwaukee Iron, and Performance Machine are sponsoring over $200,000 in contingency prizes.

G2MOTORSPORTS GOES BACK TO SCHOOL– Matt Smith, Chip Ellis, George and Jackie Bryce gave the students at Southland Academy in Americus, GA a real thrill when they rolled the G2 Motorsports rig onto the school grounds to help reward the members of the Accelerated Reader Program for reaching their goals.

Southland Academy Principal, Pat Beckham and the teachers from grades one through five, all decked out in G2 team regalia, hosted the event that included each child having their picture taken on one of the G2 Pro Stock bikes with Chip Ellis, touring the race rig and trying on a set of Vanson leathers, watching motorcycle drag racing videos in the lounge area of the trailer and sitting in the G2 truck. The tour guide was none other than Julie A. Bryce daughter of George and Jackie, who attends Southland Academy.

The day’s activities ended with the students competing in a spirited and amusing relay race that involved them running while rolling a race slick. “It was a great experience for both the children and the race team,” said Jackie Bryce, Vice President of Operations at G2 Motorsports/Star Racing. “We were proud to be asked to help in rewarding them for all the hard work they put into the Accelerated Reader Program. As a team G2 had a great day out and I know from the response we have gotten in the community that the kids did as well. We look forward to doing more events like this in the future.” Photo Caption: G2 Motorsports riders Matt Smith (left) and Chip Ellis (right) are surrounded by the teachers and Principal Beckham of Southland Academy in Americus, GA.

TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW POSTER CONTEST WINDING DOWN-VOTE QUICK– Just thought I’d drop a line to once again say THANKS for all of your love and support with the Texas National Poster Contest! I am still getting votes in as we speak. Everyone really rallied around their favorites and it is still a close race, that’s all I’m going to say until next week, when we reveal the winner.

So next Thursday hopefully you will be kind to us Devils and post the winner. We also may have something up our sleeves for the 2nd and 3rd places too. We will see if I can persuade the Devil with some whispers in his ears. I’ll whisper in yours too if you want!

Also once the voting is over and the winner is announced we will begin taking registration on line for the bike show not only for show participants but vendors as well @ www.texasnationalbikeshow.com , so everyone can get a good spot.

Once again I thank you from the bottom of my very black heart for all of Bikernet’s help not only with the poster contest but also with your sponsorship of our show again this year, because without you where would we be?

Yours truly,

–Mrs. L. Devil

P.S. you tell that squirrelly reporter Johnny Humble that if I catch him skulking around my lair bothering The Devil again I will peel the skin from his bones and make a nice lamp shade for Hanks room!

xxoox

GIVE A BUELL LIGHTNING A JOLT–Buell Accessories has released three new accessory items painted to match the bold, red “energy” pattern of the Voltage Custom Paint Set (P/N 95738-05YAD) for Buell Lightning models. The new components include the Voltage Tail Section (P/N 50779-06Y, $169); the Voltage Rider Heel Guards (P/N 50778-06Y, $39.95) and the Voltage Passenger Heel Guards (50777-06Y, $35.95). Each fits 2003-later XB9S and 2004-later XB12S models.

The Voltage Custom Paint Set (P/N 95738-05YAD, $799.00) includes a Fly Screen, Intake Cover Assembly, Front Fender and Chin Fairing Assembly to fit 2003-2005 XB9S and 2004-2005 XB12S models. All of the Voltage components feature a bright red pattern applied over a deeper red base using the Hydrographics Decorative Process. The color is imbedded seamlessly within the graphics, and the color coat is covered with an automotive-grade clear coat for outstanding durability.

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

JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK– Cam Assembly Tool,Use to hold both cams in an upright position while lowering the cam support plate over both guides and cam journal guides. This tool has been manufactured from a non-marring material that will not damage any of the cams’ surfaces.

No. 990 – Use on 2006 topresent Dyna Trans.

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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at NCOM NEWS BYTES

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

BUSH NEW CHIEF OF STAFF IS A HARLEY MAN The favorite ride of the president’s new chief of staff is a Harley Fat Boy, and to appreciate how much of an insider Joshua Bolten has become in the Bush administration, suffice it to say that Bolten keeps a spare hog at President Bush’s Texas ranch.

“I’ve ridden motorcycles for a long time. It’s not just a midlife crisis,” Bolten told the cable network C-SPAN in an interview last year. “The one that I ride most now, the one that’s really close to my heart, is the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, a 2003 anniversary edition.”

Bolten, 51, crafted campaign policy for the president and served as deputy chief of staff before becoming director of the Office of Management and Budget in June 2003. That entailed frequent travel with Bush, which led to Bolten leaving a motorcycle at the Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

In his OMB office, he displays a motorcycle gas tank commemorating the 100th anniversary of Harley-Davidson. During the 2000 campaign, he formed Bikers for Bush.

Bolten, who has never married, gained particular notoriety when he gave a motorcycle ride at one of the group’s rallies to actress Bo Derek.

“You need to clear your mind of everything else,” Bolten has said of biking, “because if you’re not concentrating properly when you’re riding a motorcycle, you’re putting your life in danger.”

That focus is useful for a chief of staff who literally holds other people’s lives in his hands. Holding one of Washington?s most powerful jobs, Bolten will be managing a flow of daily briefings for the president on everything from national security to natural calamity.

The Bush administration considers Bolten “well-respected” inside and outside the administration, with White House spokesman Scott McClellan saying: “The president believes he was the best person for the job.”

One of his personal effects he relocated from his grand Eisenhower Executive Office Building quarters to a less-spacious but more prestigious corner perch in the West Wing only steps from the Oval Office, was a motorcycle-shaped menorah.

MISSOURI HOUSE PASSES HELMET LAW REPEAL AS DEBATE CONTINUES The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill that would repeal the helmet law. House Bill 994 would no longer require motorcycle riders to wear a helmet if they are 21 years and older. It will now go to the Senate.

Joan Hightower, a manager at Doc’s Harley-Davidson in Kirkwood, said, “I think it should be up to the individual motorcyclist to either wear a helmet or not wear a helmet.” Hightower sometimes takes off her helmet when she rides in Illinois because there is no such law.

Representative Gary Dusenberg, the sponsor of the bill, said, “Helmets do help but they’re not the savior for everything. I was a highway patrolman for 27 years and I can tell you anyone on a motorcycle involved in a serious traffic accident most likely aren’t going to survive whether or not they have a helmet or not.”

Dusenberg said people over 21-years-old can vote and fight for their country and therefore should have the freedom of choice.

RIGHT-OF-WAY BILL PASSES IN WEST VIRGINIA SB-473, the Reckless Driving bill also known as “Danny’s Law”, has passed all hurdles in the West Virginia Legislature. It passed unanimously on every vote, and has been signed by motorcycle-riding Governor Joe Manchin.

“We asked for the sun, moon, and the stars, and got a good piece of legislation that everyone agreed on,” said Don “Duck” Smith of ABATE of West Virginia. “ABATE of West Virginia would like to thank all of those from outside our borders that stepped up to help with e-mails, phone calls, and letters to our legislators when we asked. Without your help we could not have made this a reality.”

SB-473 creates a crime of reckless driving, a misdemeanor punishable by 5-90 days in jail and/or a fine of $25-$500. A conviction of reckless driving resulting in serious bodily injury is punishable by 10 days to 6 months in jail or fine of $50-$1,000, or both.

IOWA ENACTS R-O-W LAW The day after Governor Joe Manchin signed a new Right-of-Way Violations law in West Virginia, Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack signed similar legislation into law.

Iowa?s new R-O-W law adds a fine of $500 and/or up to 90 days driver’s license suspension for traffic violations that result in serious injury. If a driver?s actions cause a death, penalties increase to $1,000 or a license suspension of up to 180 days, or both. These are penalty enhancements, meaning that they can be imposed in addition to any other fines.

GEORGIA PASSES R-O-W LAW HB-1392, Georgia?s Right-Of-Way Violation bill to increase penalties against drivers who commit a Right of Way violation resulting in injury or death, has passed the House and Senate and is expected to be signed by Governor Sonny Perdue during their May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month proclamation ceremony. It will become law on July 1st.

Seven other states have passed similar Right-Of-Way laws: Arkansas, Maine, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington.

KANSAS REPEALS HANDLEBAR HEIGHT LAW House Bill 2296, the handlebar height repeal of existing state statute, was added as an amendment to Senate Bill 278, which eventually passed the Senate by a vote of 38 Yeas and 2 Nays.

?Current statute states that if a rider?s hands are at or above shoulder height, it was a violation,? said Chris Maurich, Lobbyist for ABATE of Kansas. ?I testified that this had never been a safety issue, rather a harassment issue. Modern language called this profiling, and ABATE of Kansas wanted no limitations, period.?

When questioned by a member of the House who asked “How tall would you recommend?” Maurich informed the House that they wanted to eliminate all reference to measurement. “As a colleague from Minnesota told the legislature there, we have overpasses in the state.”

Ape hangers will be legal in Kansas, upon publishing this bill in the statute book.

IDAHO PASSES RED LIGHT LAW Idaho has become the fourth state to pass a law allowing a motorcycle to ride through a red light after stopping and meeting certain standards.

S1367, which was promoted by ABATE of North Idaho, allows a motorcycle to proceed through a traffic-actuated signal if it is stuck on red.

Governor Dirk Kempthorne signed S1367 into law, which takes effect July 1, 2006.Arkansas, Minnesota and Tennessee are the other three states to pass similar legislation.

MARYLAND STUDY FINDS RED LIGHT CAMERAS INCREASE ACCIDENTS Red light cameras in Anne Arundel County, Maryland increased accidents 25-41 percent, but generated $2.85 million in revenue. Camera vendor ATS receives a $20 bounty on every ticket the company issues.

A set of five cameras were set up in the communities of Arnold, Pasadena, Parole, and Crofton in 2000, but a comparison of accident statistics five years before and five years after their installation shows accidents have increased beyond the ten percent increase in traffic volume.

Upon installation, the cameras caused an immediate 40 percent increase in rear-end collisions from 53 in 1999 to 74 in 2000. Overall accidents were up between 25 percent and 41 percent from 107 in 1999 to 134 in 2001 and 151 in 2002.

A number of independent studies have documented similar negative side effects to red light camera enforcement. As a result of research on Virginia’s camera program, the legislature decided last July to end photo ticketing in the state. West Virginia’s legislature approved its own camera ban which was signed into law on March 31.

I was hoping that the above was about legalizing Red Light Districts. There I go dreaming again.–Bandit

FUEL PRICES DRIVE MOTORCYCLING As summer days approach, motorcycle enthusiasts expect to use their Harleys, Kawasakis and Hondas more often and for longer periods of time than they did a year ago. Gas prices and a strong passion for riding are two of the main driving factors behind the increased desire to ride, according to a new survey by Nationwide Mutual Insurance.

According to the survey, 35 percent of motorcyclists said they will ride their bikes more over the next year as a result of fuel prices, turning their hobby into an everyday form of transportation. Survey respondents reported they spent 26 percent of their total riding time last year commuting to work.

While most riders have insurance, one in three indicated they are unsure if they have adequate coverage, and more than one in ten surveyed indicated they are not insured. Among insured riders, one in five said they are not covered for liability and one-third are not covered for collision or medical payments.

More than 30 percent of motorcyclists surveyed don’t believe they have enough insurance to cover the replacement value of their bikes and 14 percent said they would rather take their chances than pay to fully insure it.

The survey conducted by Brandware of 2,544 motorcycle, power boat, bass boat and ATV owners shows that both male and female motorcyclists expect to ride their bikes for approximately 22 more hours than they did in the past year. Male motorcyclists expect to ride 172 hours over the next year, while female riders expect to ride 146 hours. Motorcyclists are so passionate about their fuel-efficient bikes they indicated they will pay $3 to $4 more per gallon before they stop riding.

According to the survey, both male and female motorcyclists committed over half of their total money spent on leisure activities to accessories and improvements to their motorcycle over the past five years. Male riders invested more than $7,000 on their bikes over this time period, more than any other group of powersport enthusiast.

ENGLISH BIKERS SAY BUREAUCRATS ARE FORCING THEM OFF THE ROAD A Reading motorcycle group has declared “total war” on proposed Euro laws which they claim are trying to drive them off the road.

The European Commission in Brussels has ruled that motorcyclists should be 19 – instead of the current 17-year-old minimum – to ride machines over 125cc.

The age for direct access tests, which enable riders to skip a two-year probationary period to ride machines of any power, will also rise from 21 to 24.

And to progress to a larger motorcycle category, riders will be required to take either a minimum number of hours training or a practical test.

Ian Newnham, of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) in Reading, said: “This is total war. The EU has rammed through the directive in a way that shows contempt for motorcyclists’ views.They want bikes off the road.

“The safety bureaucrats have become target obsessed, setting accident reduction targets using statistics that are baloney.

“They have totally lost a sense of balance between riders’ reasonable expectations for mobility and the prevention of accidents.”

Newnham called on the European Parliament to throw the directive out and said: “We have to be more determined to preserve biking than they are to destroy it.?

WEIRD NEWS: OWNER GETS BACK BIKE STOLEN IN 1971 Authorities recovered a motorcycle that was stolen in 1971 and plan to return it to its original owner.

The 1970 Yamaha was about to be shipped overseas to a Finnish man who bought it for $1,725 on eBay in September, authorities said Monday. During the shipping process, the vehicle identification number turned up in the database of the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Long Beach police still had the theft report and tracked down the original owner, Phillip McKeen, who lives in New England. Police officials plan to return the 360cc bike to McKeen.

“Incredible,” said McKeen, an American Airlines pilot. “It’s as if a friend you hadn’t seen for 30 years walked back into your life but hadn’t aged a day.”

The 35-year-old bike has just 9,380 miles on the odometer.

Neither the Finnish buyer nor the seller, a Visalia resident, were suspected of wrongdoing, authorities said.

A similar case unfolded in January when a Corvette that had been stolen in 1969 was recovered as it was about to be shipped to Sweden through the Port of Los Angeles, said Mike Fleming of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: ?The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.?Michelangelo (1475 – 1564)

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LIVING LEGEND JEFF WARD–Jeff Ward has become a living legend within the Motorsports industry. He was the first Motocross/Supercross star to capture titles in every major AMA national motocross series. He was also the first rider to win seven national titles for a single manufacturer. Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. congratulates Ward on his induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America tonight at Detroit’s Stage Theater.

QUICK, ENTER THE D&D PERFORMANCE EXHAUST BIKINI CONTEST–Join the D&D Performance Exhaust Bikini Contest. It is easy to enter. Just send in a picture of your bike with your favorite bikini honey. Each week we pull the best picture and award a D&D Performance Exhaust t-shirt. Then we pull them all together and the winner receives a set of D&D Performance Exhausts.

Send a picture of your motorcycle and bikini babe to dd@horsepowermarkeing.com.

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

Rules

1. Only one entry per person. Duplicate entries will be removed.
2. How to enter – Send in a picture of your motorcycle and bikini model to dd@horsepowermarkeing.com. Include name, city, state, motorcycle, year, t-shirt size, email and telephone number.
3. No nudity
4. Winners will be notified by e-mail.
5. No purchase necessary to enter contest.
6. Winners are picked weekly by Bikernet judges and will receive a D&D t-shirt. Bikernet judges will select the best contestants and combine weekly winners into grand prize voting. The grand prize is a set of D&D pipes with the winner selected by votes from the Bikernet website.
7. All entrants selected by the Bikernet judges and weekly winners are eligible for the Grand Prize.
8. Grand prize voting – Only one vote per computer.
9. Bikernet and D&D Performance Enterprises are not responsible for any damages, taxes, or expenses that the winner might incur as a result of this contest, or receipt and use of prizes.
10. If a winner does not respond within 30 days, the prize will be forfeited. If the Grand Prize winner does not respond within 30 days, the prize will be forfeited and the second place winner will be selected.
11. Entrants receive e-mails.
12. Each item includes free surface shipping. (International winners are responsible for freight expense). No other fees are included.
13. All prizes except cannot be returned for exchange or credit.
14. Monthly winners are not eligible for additional monthly prizes. All entrants and monthly winners are eligible for the Grand Prize.
15. Winners agree to allow their name, city, state and country to be viewed on the winners list on our website.
16. Employees of Bikernet and D&D Performance Enterprises and their families are not eligible for this contest.
17. By entering this contest, the participant agrees to all the above terms and conditions. Any misrepresentation will result in forfeiture of prize.
18. Judges decisions are final.
19. Contest runs from August 17th through September 28th.
20. Weekly contest shuts down for Bonneville racing on September 7th and August 31st.

ITMFA IN IOWA: STATE TRIES TO TAKE BACK GLEN’S PLATES!–Glen Keenan got his shiny new personalized license plates on Aug. 1.The polite, but firm, letter from the Iowa Department of Transportation arrived a week later.If he would be so kind, the state told him, please “voluntarily surrender” the new plates. Within 10 days. In other words, pronto.

“I don’t know what to do, but I don’t think so,” said Keenan, a lifelong Iowan from Jefferson County. “It’s not an obscene message. I really don’t understand why I wouldn’t be allowed to keep them.”Keenan tells me this is what his personalized Iowa license plates say: ITMFA.

There were two complaints about Keenan’s plates similar to the objection somebody had in Chapter 1 of Iowa’s personalized license plate problem.Surely you remember John Miller of Boone, the guy who put the “F NADER” plates on his Corvair. The state has ordered the plate be revoked, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa is intervening on his behalf.The first step is an administrative hearing. Keenan says he, too, is in contact with the ACLU.

Miller’s and Keenan’s are two of the nine state-ordered revocations this year.”I don’t know what the big deal is with mine,” said Keenan, 41. “My plate isn’t vulgar. It’s simply a series of letters than can mean any number of things.”

Really?

“Sure,” he said. “It can mean ‘Impeach the Miserable Failure Already.’ Or it could mean ‘Information Technology Masters Fine Arts.’ You could think of lots of things. I mean, any vehicle with an ‘F’ on the license plate could be objectionable to somebody.”

Which is why they are treating migraines at the Iowa Department of Transportation. And possibly elsewhere.The Web site also has pictures of vehicles in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., with the same message on license plates.What will it take for Keenan to ditch the plates?

“I’ll give them up if Bush is impeached or when he’s no longer president,” Keenan said.

–from Nick

MISS TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW–Well here she is the beautiful Miss Texas National Bike Show 2005 Liz, on the winning poster contest bike from Hemi Head Customs, this image will be gracing our 2006 Texas National show poster, so look for it in your local shop or favorite ice house.

Again our thanks to BIKERNET for sponsoring our show this year and hosting the poster contest, we couldn’t have done it without them.

Don’t forget that registration for the 2006 Texas National Bike Show is in full swing http://www.texasnationalbikeshow.com , there are still great spaces available for both vendors and bike show participants. Look for more updates thanks to our good friends at Bikernet.

See you at the show,
–Mrs. Devil

THE IMAGE OF AMERICAN SPIRIT–I believe in these difficult and mean-spirited times in which we live there needs to be a message of hope.

Just a single image that speaks to us of love, harmony, peace and joy.

An image that suggests the universal brotherhood of man.

I have found that image, and I ask that all of you take a moment to be inspired by it.

–from Art F.

A RELIGIOUS ETIQUETTE LESSON–The pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won.The pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in therace again, and it won again. The local paper read:

PASTOR’S ASS OUT FRONT

The Bishop was so upset with this kind of publicity that he ordered thepastor not to enter the donkey in another race.The next day, the local paper headline read:

BISHOP SCRATCHES PASTOR’S ASS.

This was too much for the bishop, so he ordered the pastor to get ridof the donkey. The pastor decided to give it to a nun in a nearby convent. Thelocal paper, hearing of the news, posted the following headline thenext day:

NUN HAS BEST ASS IN TOWN.

The bishop fainted. He informed the nun that she would have to get ridof the donkey, so she sold it to a fapmer for $10. The next day the paperread:

NUN SELLS ASS FOR $10

This was too much for the bishop, so he ordered the nun to buy back thedonkey and lead it to the plains where it could run wild. The next daythe headlines read:

NUN ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE

The bishop was buried the next day.The moral of the story is….being concerned about public opinion canbring you much grief and misery…and even shorten your life. So be yourselfand enjoy life… Stop worrying about everyone else’s ass and you’ll be a lothappier and live longer!!!!!!

–from Rev CarlR

*ONLY 11 DAYS AWAY!*–BIG SUMMER SAVINGS LUAU!(GET LEI’D AND SAVE MONEY TOO!)

Saturday, August 26th!

It’s getting closer, so mark your calendars and get your Hawaiian shirts ready for Saturday, August 26th, because we’re doing the Big Kahuna of all sales …. the SUMMER SAVINGS LUAU at LifeStyle Cycles!

Inside the store: There will be killer deals on new and pre-owned motorcycles, clothing, parts and accessories!

Outside: We’ll have a HUGE area of good pre-owned parts (tank and fender sets, saddlebags, wheels, seats, exhaust systems, etc.), a free bikini bike wash, teriyaki burgers and hot dogs, cool music and so much more.

The party starts at 9:00 AM sharp, and goes until 5:00 PM. You’ll want to get here early for the best selection on these deals!

Experience Aloha at LifeStyle Cycles on Saturday, August 26th!!

BIKE DEAL OF THE WEEK!APC SPIRITS!SAVE $5,000!

Check out this metallic Tangerine 2005 APC Spirit S (5479)! The regular price on this bike is $25,995.00, but we’re practically giving it away for $20,995.00 (plus tax, license, etc.)! This bike features a powerful black and chrome S&S motor, digital gauges, chrome Santee double barrel exhaust pipes, massive 240 rear tire, 6-speed transmission, wire wheels with chrome rims & matching pulley, and a one-year factory warranty … not to mention some serious street attitude! Way too many features to list, come in today and experience the APC Spirit S in person!

JESSE ROOKE FEATURE ON BIKERNET RADIO–Thunder Bob Has Jesse Rooke in Bikernet Radio. Jesse is an interesting guy.

He was born and raised in Phoenix, got into the custom scene after success in kart racing. Early in 2002, contemplating a full-time focus on his kart-racing career, he happened to watch Jesse James on the Discovery Channel. Within six months Rooke had created his first custom bike Dinah. The bike got noticed, winning Best in Show at the 2002 L.A. Calendar Show and was featured on television and in magazines.

His latest bike Darla (pictured), takes the metric class championship at the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building at Sturgis!

Click here to hear Bikernet Radio. Don’t miss it!

T-REX DUALS FROM METRIC THUNDER– NEW Hard Krome T-Rex Duals — Finally a Doublewalled True Dual for the serious Bagger. Our new design features stepped headpipes for better performance.

The T-Rex Duals provide a deep, throaty tone a stock bike really needs to stand out from the pack. The oversized 3″ diameter adds style and intimidation to the rest of the crew.

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

Pricing: Thunder Bob is taking $120 off retailFor: FLT/FLHT/FLHR/FLHS ’02-’05
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BIKERNET INDEPENDENT NOISE STUDY RESPONSE–Keep me updated on the issue.I just got back from Sturgis (awesome ride) and our loud pipes kept the locals away.They do work at keeping people aware of your presence.

Dave Atkinson
Designer
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 245-8834 (voice)

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?–“Stewardesses” is the longest word typed with only the left hand and”lollipop” with your right. (Bet you tried this out mentally, didn’t you?)

Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable. (I’ll bet you’regoing to check this out.)

No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, orpurple.

“Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt”. (Are youdoubting this?)

The words ‘racecar,’ ‘kayak’ and ‘level’ are the same whether they are readleft to right or right to left (palindromes). (Yep, I knew you were going to”do” this one.)

There are only four words in the English language which end in “dous”:tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous. (You’re not doubtingthis, are you?)

There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels inorder: “abstemious” and “facetious.” (Yes, admit it, you are going to say…… a e i o u)

TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only onone row of the keyboard. (All you typists are going to test this out)

–from Joe Lankau

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BIKENET DEAL OF THE WEEK, THE BLUE DEVIL IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME– Specs: 96″ S&S Evo style motor with custom top motor mount, 6 Speed primo tranny , all balls chrome high torque starter, primo 3″ open belt with chrome clutch cover, supreme legends foot controls & grips, BDL hand controls, 16″ apes with 2″ risers, PM brake calipers , PBI sprockets, Lucky Devil – devil tail rotors, custom flame engraved 8″ over Sam Springer front end with custom headlight mount , chrome hubs and rims with stainless spokes 16 x 150 rear tire and 21 x 2.25 front tire.

Custom cut & polished wheel spacers, chromite cables, brake & oil lines, custom fabricated neck gussets, stretched and molded mustang gas tank (built into the frame) with pop up gas cap, hand fabricated oil bag and battery box with custom pop up top cover, custom switch covers and chrome emblems, hand fabricated & molded plate / taillight mount, custom Lucky Devil sissy bar, custom cut & trimmed rear fender with built in rear peg mounts with custom fabricated aluminum pegs, custom Lucky Devil exhaust pipes with hand fabricated devil tail mounts.

Hand fabricated seat pan with custom Joe Noack tooled blue leather seat with triple Cordova lacing (very clean and time consuming stitching). Custom Lucky Devil Paint Works blue pearl paint with light ghost flames and Lucky Devil weldor girl logo, Paint By MIke Landburg and airbrush design by Ken Hill on the top of the tank.

Make no mistake – this sweet little chop is a truly one of a kind and is a screaming deal at any price! This also took home a third place trophy from the Easyriders bike show in the old school class and was used for a Lucky Devil Poster Bike.

This bike is brand new and has not been titled. Buyer will be responsible for tax, title and license. Yours for the exclusive Bikernet price of $ 32.000.00

BIKERNET RADIO INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK– Brian Klock of Klock Werks:

Brian Klock, Renaissance Man of the two wheel art form, wrenches from his shop in Mitchell, South Dakota. His crew is just two hours from the annual trip to Mecca, better known at Sturgis.

Thunder Bob put a call into Brian to get the latest on his Bagger, Bobber and Chopper sleds as well as his itinerary for 2006. Time is ticking with shows in Arizona, Laughlin and a Discovery Channel Biker Build Off. Hear the details on Bikernet Radio.

STEEL DREAMS Episode 14:”Rocking & Rollin”-THIS SUNDAY–Ready for some rough and tumble “rock crawling?” This week, Dustin and Becca Webster take you “Rock Crawlin'” in the super-customized rock buggies of “Team Red Bull.” It’s how they build ’em, how they maintain ’em and how they drive ’em in a “fast and furious ride on the wild side” aboard Dustin’s custom buggies and Becca’s famous “Rock’her” climber – with all the topsy-turvy spills and thrills of the pro circuit and nation competitions. It’s adrenaline-charged motor sports action start to finish – sponsored by (who else?) Red Bull.

Next, did we mention “the topsy-turvy spills and thrills of the pro circuit and national competitions?” Of course we did – and one of the best is the exciting W.E. Rock Event in Congress, Arizona. We take you to this year’s 5th Annual “Put Up or Shut Up” Shootout challenge, where some of the best rock crawling drivers in the West tackle a brutal obstacle course, scaling boulders and ravines in wild 37-inch tire machines with “up, down, over and around” maneuvers you have to see to believe.

Then, pro off road racer – Howard Pearl – tells how and why he created Rhino Offroad Industries and turned ATV into RTV with his own brand of “Rough Terrain Vehicles.” His company offers five basic “ready-to-go” RTV models – ranging from $18,000 to $30,000 – that are equally suited for week-end fun or pro off road rock climbing and racing. Watch week-end warriors and serious competitors alike put Pearl’s “Rhino” RTV’s through their paces.

It’s not motor sports on TV – it’s “Steel Dreams” TV.

Check your local listings, April 15

BIKERNET NUMBERS FOR MARCH—Thanks to Bikernet readers our number increased another 17 percent in one month. In April 288,000 folks came to Bikernet for 644,000 visits and 1.1 million impressions. The hit count exceeded 10 million for the first time. Not Bad!

EPA REPORT FROM BRETT SMITH OF S&S– I am traveling again, but took enough of a break between Europe and Australia to go to the MIC meeting. I can tell you that things went very well:

1) The EPA has already authored its Letter of Guidance and it is favorable
2) Although it does not mention “individuals” they desire to have them included and I believe are going to make that change (otherwise only kit bike manufacturers and small volume manufacturers would be eligible); read below
3) It does not eliminate the “kit bike” or “show bike” exclusions.

I have attached the blackline version for your consideration

–Brett

Subject: Applicability of EPA Engine Certification OptionImportance: High

EPA staff indicated today that they DO want INDIVIDUALS to be able to use the engine certification option to build custom motorcycles that are EPA certified.

EPA recognizes that the language in the current draft does NOT provide for that option. Under section II.A of the draft guidance, the engine cert option only applies to: “a new highway motorcycle chassis produced by a small volume manufacturer or a highway motorcycle provided in kit form.”

EPA intends to modify the language so that it WILL apply to individuals building a NEW bike from component parts. This is good news.

Sincerely,

–Pamela Amette

TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW POSTER CONTEST VOTERS REPORT–Just thought I would let everyone that has voted in the Texas National poster contest, YOU ROCK! I am actually surprised at the number of e-mails that are flooding in on a daily basis. It is hard for me to keep my silence (Girl) but all I can say is that right now a Texas bike is leading in votes! So people if you see something you like or have favorite builder competing, VOTE VOTE VOTE. There is one week left and although it is a holiday weekend, put down that chocolate bunny and get to typing!

Once again I would like to express my everlasting gratitude to Bandit the Golden God (oh you know who you are) for all of your wonderful support for our cause!!

Your humble servant,
–The Devil’s Mistress

P.S. I made a couple of errors in the builders names, it is S&S Custom Cycles, and Synister Cycle Designs, my sincere apologies to these fine builders!

QUICK AND DIRTY NEWS–We’ve pulled back on my LA Calendar show involvement. Motorbooks international wanted me to write a book about 1%ers and I don’t think I’m the man for the job. There’s a number of reasons to pass on that one including my work load for this year. We’re building two bikes to take to Bonneville. I would like to publish one of my own books this year. I’m writing for the HORSE and American Iron and Bikernet is growing like crazy.

I’ve had to drop a couple of sponsorship efforts, because we have enough on our plates with Bubs Bonneville, Carrie’s Seminole Road House series, Billy Lane’s BSGs efforts for Vets, Horsepower promotions events, Texas National Bike Show and Kids And Chrome Charity Event in Sturgis. The deal is that we want to do the best possible job at every goddamn thing we do. There’s only so much time in a day. That’s not to say we won’t post info, articles or news about any charity function or effort. We just can’t sponsor them all.

This week we’re launching a new department on Bikernet to follow our Bonneville efforts. We will cover all three bike builds and hunt for team sponsors. Plus we’re pushing hard for Bubs International Speed Trials Sponsors to support the event in September 3-7.

Can you dig it?

Ride Forever,

–Bandit