I had the privilege of attending the inaugural Texas National Bike Show this past weekend sponsored by Bikernet.com. The show was held in The Convention center of the San Luis Resort in Galveston, Texas. I interviewed The Devil, Kent Weeks, several months ago for a feature here on Bikernet.com, when he invited me to the show. Being an aspiring young writer looking to get my fingers working on any new story, I was elated to be included.

My only experience with bike shows was limited to one Easyriders bike show I attended last year. Besides that one show, I didn’t know dick about what goes on to put on a show. Let me say, if a promoter charges 25 bucks a head to enter the show, you’re getting off cheap. It cost so much in time and energy to put any show together that it’s worth every dime. For many promoters breaking even isn’t a remote possibility after all their time and effort. Oh well, sucks to be them, back to the report.

My wife and I had made it to the Lone Star rally Friday afternoon and were starting to look for a nice place to get a cold beer and rest our feet, (my leg was throbbing constantly, but I didn’t say anything ‘cuz I’m not a bitch). We were just about to hit a little bar off The Strand when my phone began vibrating like crazy. (I always let it vibrate a few times so I may derive a small amount of guilty pleasure from the movement next to my crotchital region.) Thanks to Caller ID, I saw it was Bandit.

“Hey ya Old Bastard, what’s up?”

“What’s up? Well, first I’m going to plant my foot up ‘yer ass for calling me ‘old’ again. Second, where the fuck are you?”

“I’m on The Strand with Salena. We’re heading that way in a few minutes.”

“Get your ass here. I want to start judging these bikes and Nyla refuses to help me. She says I’m too picky and I frustrate her.”

“Ok, Boss. I’m on my way.”

“Hurry up, Goddamnit! I’m not waiting all day.” With that last heartfelt sentiment, the phone went silent. He probably started the timer on his watch to see how long it would take me before I finally showed up. Luckily I wasn’t far from where we had parked my Softail springer, so we were on our way in less than 10 minutes. The Rally is located around blocks 19 to 29 while the Bike show was around block 53. We didn’t have but 20 straight, flat, wide, city blocks to ride.

As we headed to the show, we enjoyed the scenic coastal view to our left while the city was jumping on our right. Everything seemed peaceful and exciting all at once. Then again, it could have been the handful of Seconal and Vicodin I mixed up half hour before we left the rally.

When we arrived at the resort and parked downstairs, I was surprised to see very few bikes in the lot. I’m not kidding; there were less than 30 bikes there. Huh, I guess everyone probably parked by the beach and walked in. WRONG!

We walked upstairs and were met by The Devil himself. He was pacing the balcony overlooking the beach. He strode back and forth like a caged lion waiting to be unleashed on a feeble Christian sacrifice during the reign of the Roman Empire.

I approached him with a smile and my head bowed, never looking him in the eye. My hand outstretched as if I was trying to pet and aggressive dog that could bite at any minute. Never daring to look up, I could tell he was close to me by the persistent halitosis that emanates from his mouth. He only gets this way when he’s pissed, and I could feel the hair on the back of my neck beginning to shrink from the heat.

“H…h…h…Hello….Kent. How’s it going?”

“The amount of feeble piss ants running these streets makes it almost impossible for me to slaughter someone without the chance of a few witnesses.”

“Bad day, huh?” I was really trying to act cool, but I would have run like a bitch if my wife wasn’t standing there. Truth be known, I ended up sharting (pushing out a fart and actually shitting in your pants) and was in need of finding the head.

“No, not necessarily a bad day. I am just irritated being out in the public eye for this amount of time. I don’t like to leave the lair; I’m too exposed right now. What was that?” He looked over my shoulder as if he had heard a noise he perceived as a threat.

“Hear what, dude? All I hear are the bikes, man.”

“I swear I heard a trumpet. You didn’t hear a trumpet?”

“No man, no trumpet here. Maybe it’s the Rapture.” With that he was gone as quickly as a cool breeze in July. Before I knew it, I saw him holding a pedestrian 6 inches off the floor while cussing like a rabid dog. The guy’s intense.

Holly, the devil’s evil temptress, saw us milling about outside and immediately invited us into the show. She quickly gave us the lay of the land as she explained where the refreshments were. I needed a cold beer badly. She led us towards the Devil’s cave-like display to let us grab a cool one, when I was distracted by the sight of something spiraling towards my head. It was only due to my great Ninja reflexes and fighting skills (Yeah, ok!), that I was able to dodge the projectile and knock it out of the air before it took my wife’s pretty head off. Ok, it was actually a plastic Gatorade bottle, but I still dodged it. Bandit launched it from the Bikernet booth with the lovely Nyla, and thought it was a good idea to chunk his junk my way.

“Hey Old Man, what’re you doing?”

“What did I tell you, kid? Stop with the Old Man shit! You ready to go look at some bikes?”

Well hell, yeah I was. I didn’t come down here to talk to your gigantic noggin!

“Yeah, sure thing, boss.” We left the girls running the booth as we began to look for the bikes listed on Bandit’s judging sheet. The place had somewhere just over 50 bikes displayed, and many more not in the competition. Being Friday afternoon, I guessed people were at work, so the crowd was minimal. Things would definitely pick up the next day.

Bandit started schooling me on the art of “judging” a bike show.

“First thing to remember is a brand new stock bike is a 5. We are judging on a 10 point scale. If the bike is worse than stock in an area, then that area gets less than 5 points and vice versa. The first thing we do is make sure it’s in the right class.”

We began circling a few bikes and I watched as he diligently wrote numbers for each bike. He was meticulous in his critiques, but he knew when to say enough is enough! After half the bikes, we called it quits to watch the burlesque show. Let me tell you, this was definitely an adult affair. No little kids circling the stage on this one. It all started with The Sultry Suzanna and her “Balls of Death”. She danced and hopped around stage swinging these little glass balls on what looked like small chains. I could feel the sexiness in the air, but unlike the few knuckleheads screaming in the front row, I reserved my cheering. The girls who followed ranged from the 6’3” Bohemian named Estella Roman to the pert and petite headliner Bee Bonnie, “the housewife”. I enjoyed Bee Bonnie’s dance the most, as she came out with an ironing board and was wearing an apron. That sight alone gave me wood. She finished her tease by taking the frying pans she had been hiding her half naked body with, only to reveal two large egg yolk style pasties covering her nipples. I don’t know why, but I suddenly had the urge for eggs….mmmmm!

We finished the day with a few more bikes to judge. Bandit’s expertise showed as compared to my glitter stricken eye. I was ready to award 9s and 10s on a few bikes while Bandit stayed with 6s and 7s. It was an honor to be a part of the judging with the old crack head, but I just don’t have enough experience to judge a bike show just yet. Still, it was cool as hell and I had a blast.

We ended up checking out a few of the booths there and Bandit ended up paying several hundred dollars for some old, rusty, antique toys and a few trinkets. Personally, I think the guy must be running a whore smuggling ring in Southern California, but who am I to judge?

That night at dinner, my wife and I had the pleasure to join, Bandit, Nyla, Kent, Holly, Eric, a few girls from Eric’s harem, and Rick Fairless’s partner JT. Everyone was a real blast to hang out with and we enjoyed a wonderful meal at Landry’s. I particularly enjoyed talking with everyone, and enjoying the meal and drinks while hearing the bikes roar by on The Seawall. It was surreal.

The next morning, my wife and I attended the Easyriders bike show in Houston. Due to the hurricanes in September, both these great shows were scheduled for the same weekend. Although the show was cool, the crowd was small and the bikes at The Devil’s show were more competitive. I think Kent and Holly had more bikes in their show, but I didn’t confirm that with anyone.

We rode back to Galveston on a beautiful Texas morning of clear skies and high 70 degree temperatures. We were joined riding by my wife’s friend Amanda and her cool as hell Houston firefighter boyfriend, David. David was riding a kick ass ’05 Softail Springer, and I was aboard the ’05 Springer Classic. We roared down I-45 hauling ass when we noticed the sky turning black ahead. Shit!!!! It looked like rain ahead. Like many places in America, Texas is famous for weather that can change in a minute.

The weather wasn’t bad, but I was relieved to get to The San Luis Resort. Being that the bike show was indoors, we’d remain dry. We were immediately drawn to the crowd inside. There must have been 4 to 5 times the amount of people in the convention center on Saturday as compared to Friday. I would venture to say as many as 200 people were at the bike show at any one time, so it was definitely more successful the second day. The atmosphere was much lighter, the music kicked ass, and I even think I saw The Devil smile once. We were having the time of our lives. After two days, the time had come to name the winners of the show.

The lovely ladies who finished 1-3 in the bikini contest were trophy presenters along with some old hack, Bandit. The winners were announced and the crowd went out to enjoy the bikes that won by looking at their kick ass Lucky Devil Metalworks designed trophies. They looked like the state of Texas was on fire; just radical! My favorite bike in the show, listed as a ’02 Pan, also won The Judges Choice Award. Check the winners list below.

All the winners were very gracious, although Billy Akron wasn’t present. He was at the Easyriders show. All in all. it was a great show that will definitely keep growing every year. The bikes were first rate, the music was awesome, and the people running the damn thing were just cool as hell! I will make this an every year show for myself and I hope you do the same.

That night I got to watch Bandit get liquored up on Mai Tai’s at The Safari café. He kept shivering like a little bitch when the mechanical monkeys would come out of the walls and start singing. I think he was just trying to get a feel on Nyla, but that’s just me.We ate dinner and said our goodbyes. My wife and I headed out to check the end of The Rally.

I wanted to thank Kent and Holly weeks for putting on a great show. You guys rock and I hope this work out for ya’ll. You guys letting me hang around you for a few days made my wife think I am less of a stalker, so I may actually get a little action now and again. I also wanted to thank the many builders who took the time to talk to me at the show. Everyone was great, and we will never forget it! Till next time, Ride Safe!

Antique Class
First Brad Johnson. 49 FL
Second Keith “ Crash “ Giles. 54 Triumph
Third Bill Taber 63 Duo Glide

Street custom Class
First Karlton Styron 01 Dyna
Second Myles Anthony 01 H-D fxst
Third Leroy Potts 03 Fat Boy

Specialty Class
First Billy and Beth 02 Pan
Second Jim Best 53 chopper
Third Disqualified

Production Custom Class
First Jeff Stepp. Redneck Hardtail
Second Scooter Big Dog Pitbull
Third Phillip Harmon Mcc Street chop

Radical Custom Class
First Synister Cycle Designs
Second Wilson. Kingpin cycles
Third Snakes Texas heat

Best of show
Synister Cycle Designs

Best Paint
Hemi Head Texas Chop

Judges choice
Billy and Beth 02 pan

Due to the twin bitches, hurricanes Rita and Katrina, this bike event was moved from the sweltering heat in September to the more “tropical” climate of November. I am thankful now that it was. This was the 3rd year of this rally, and it was set up perfectly, again. Very classy and well organized from start to finish. The local hotels and restaurants must made a killing throughout the weekend.

If you have never been to Galveston, Texas, the layout is very simple. Basically, once you get to the seawall, everything is on one side, so it’s virtually impossible to get lost. That doesn’t mean I didn’t manage to do so, but I would never admit to it. Once you arrive in the old downtown Galveston, just look for The Strand. That’s where the party was.

For a minimal fee of 5 bucks per bike, you bought a pass to ride down the strand. Everyone needs to ride the strand at least once. I would recommend it Thursday or Friday, because Saturday is just insane. The line to get on The Strand can last more than an hour. Once you get to enter The Strand, the pace is a minimal idle down the strip with erratic burnouts occasionally. It’s amusing to see the women flashing as you ride by and people pawing you. You have to be careful not to run anyone over, cuz people are freaking retarded. The atmosphere is upbeat, and much like a shark feeding frenzy for bikes, food, and beer! What a show!

So, like Sturgis and Daytona, you have a main strip decorated on each parallel street with vendors. Lots and lots of vendors. The great thing about Galveston’s rally is the bikes constantly rumbling by while you check out parts, leathers, and of course eye candy. Although I wasn’t at the rally till the end every night, I did stay till well after midnight. Let me say this, things get crazy after the sun goes down. I saw a wild mix of people, from whole families with little children walking the streets, to girl on girl full lesbianism running rampant down the street, not bad. It was great. My wife attended the rally for the first time with me, and she had a blast. We were there Friday and Saturday evenings, driving the 65 miles home every night. If I would do anything different, I probably would get a hotel room next year. (Maybe we could have more fun like we did Saturday morning, right baby?)

This year’s rally started on a scary note for me. I traded in my 2003 Fatboy on August 18 for a Softail Springer Classic. August 28th, the day after I dropped the bike off at the dealer to check a fuel injection hesitation, the bike had over 7500 dollars worth of damage. Unfortunately, the mechanic test riding the bike was hit and laid the bike over on its side. The dealer handed me the keys to a 2005 Road King to ride during the wait, but I am a very impatient.

Well, I finally received the call Thursday afternoon that my bike is ready. Ecstatic, I trudged through the, ever-slowing work day and prayed for it to end. At 5:01 pm, I headed to the dealer on the 2005 Road King. Now, even though Houston is the 4th largest metropolitan city in the U.S., traffic is really minimal. We have traffic jams occasionally, but for the most part, it’s the ducking and diving nimrods talking on cell phones while they act like they are driving in NASCAR and jabbering on a cell phone. Well, literally less than 2 miles from the dealership, I have an accident on the King.

While driving on loop 610 heading west towards the Main street exit, I get sideswiped by some asshole on the left. He just drove right into my lane smacking my left side at 70mph! I don’t know how I did it, but I kept the bike up. Unfortunately, this cocksmoker didn’t stop, and I wobbled off the freeway by myself. I heard people honking and screaming at him, but I was a distracted with the pain in my left leg and the emergency attempt to keep it upright.

My leg was momentarily pinned between the car and the bike. Throbbing like a sonuvabitch, I barely pulled into the dealer parking lot when the bike stalled out due to the broken clutch housing, which was the only damage on the bike. Thankfully, the dealership was really cool, and they replied with a half-hearted, “Well, I guess we’re even.” I only half laughed. They were really cool about the whole incident, and I wanted to thank Mancuso Harley-Davidson for helping me out with the rental. They were very helpful during this whole ordeal.

By the time I got home, my left leg had swelled to three times its normal size. My wife took one look and made me change into shorts so we could blast across town to the ER. What a disaster that was. After 6 hours, I ended up with x-rays of a badly bruised leg, a lecture on the dangers of motorcycling, and a shiny set of crutches. Miraculously, I awoke the next morning with little more than a bruise and a limp. My body reminded me all weekend to keep my head on a swivel while riding.

The rally was filled with plenty of action between the bands, all local, and the vendors kept my eyes busy. The beer flowed and the fun lasted through the weekend. Sometimes a great party will re-energize you for the rest of the year. Forget the bills, the mortgage, and the kids’ college fund. Forget work, gossip, and neighborhood association letters. Let your hair down and have a great time. Like my Grandpa used to say, “Sometimes a man (or woman) just has to let their hair down and have some fun.”

Very true Grandpa, very true.

Overall, the rally was first rate. The attendance seemed a little more manageable this year, but it was still packed. I haven’t been given an official number yet, but I heard the estimate was around 200,000 folks rumbled to the island this year. I could believe that. While the celebrities weren’t here like the big rallies, the fans were. But who cares, the rallies aren’t for the builders and celebrities anyways. This rally is for us, the bikers. They didn’t let us down.

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Straight-Liner is the official Magazine of AMA/Prostar–On the occasion of the PR Factory Store St. Louis Nationals at GatewayInternational Raceway, AMA/Prostar announced it?s new official publication,StraightLiner, and a partnership with U.S. Rider News. StraightLiner will bean insert inside of the monthly, tabloid-sized U.S. Rider News. ?We are veryproud and honored to have U.S. Rider News publishing a new, back to basicsmagazine for AMA/Prostar,? Prostar president Keith ?Scooter? Kizer said fromthe motorcycle drag racing sanctioning body?s Huntsville, Alabamaheadquarters. ?And we are especially thankful to have Tim Haileyspearheading this effort as managing editor.?

Hailey has authored most of the Prostar race coverage since the WorldFinals in 1998, and will be coordinating editorial content and advertisingsales from his office in Brooklyn, New York. ?I know so many of theadvertisers, racers and fans in the Prostar community, and over the years we?ve carried on many, many conversations about the type of magazine that isneeded to serve everyone?s interests,? said Hailey. ?As always, I look uponmy job as telling your story and selling your products and services, so Iwelcome all of your comments and suggestions.?

?Our U.S. Rider News managing editor Paul Phillips went to the WorldFinals last year and caught the Prostar bug,? said publisher Scott Cochran.U.S. Rider News is based in Swainsboro, Georgia. ?He came back convincedthat the Prostar story is one that needs to be told, and that U.S. RiderNews should get involved.?

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The new monk goes downstairstofind him banging his head against the wall. His forehead is bloodied andbruised and he is crying uncontrollably. The monk asks the oldabbot: “What’s wrong father?”

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Though dominated by air-cooled V-twins, the show also sees stunningcustoms enter. Events include custom bike competitions with six main classesand three overall classes, for best paintwork, people’s choice and jurychoice.

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THAT?S THE NEWS, DAMNIT–Man, it?s getting packed with action. Isuppose it?s the season, the industry, the events, the action, the new bikesand the girls. About the girls, we?re looking forward to bringing you thefinest girls and bikes in the country. Hang on as we slip this together.Thanks Livia and Sam for making it happen.

I have so much on my mind that I feel like I?m swimming laps in a mudbath. It?s all good, maybe too good. I don?t know how you feel about life,work, and communications, but to me it?s pushing on hectic. We need to findmore time. It?s more precious than money. I haven?t found the answer yet,but I?m working on it. I?ve said this before, but I believe that time ismore precious than cash. Cash can be a pain in the ass. We need enough toget by, but when we start buying more shit, it?s more shit that needsmanagement, maintenance, service, insurance, registration, etc.

I?m going to get off this subject. Nobody can own too many motorcyclesor chase too many girls. So I?m building another one and want more time forfutz with it. So I?m going to go pick up my new computer and jam back tomachine spacers and scramble through fasteners in the shop. It?s going to beweird bike, but I like it.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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STEALTH BIKE WORKS REPORT–The beat goes on at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. It has been a roller coaster rideso far to say the least, which was to be expected. The word isgetting out though, as we see more people coming into the shop.

This past week STEALTH BIKE WORKS and “Chopper John” reached andagreement.”Chopper John” will be doing custom sheet metal fabrication. I met “ChopperJohn” about 3 years ago and was impressed with his determination to makesomething different. So if you need some custom metal work done give us acall at 704-882-0889.

The Horse Smoke-Out is fast approaching(June 24th&25th). All the rooms atmyhouse are booked for the weekend. My brother Gary, my buddy Fritz and maybeKevin Baas are all rolling in, so it should be a fun weekend.

Our 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory Of Justin Pullin’ is July 24th.Heywe still need help with the bike show awards. I know some of you out therehave some old junk parts lying around collecting dust. Come on give us ahand and make an award! It helps a great cause and you will be helping a lotof kids out. Think about it and if you decide to do an award, contact me atSTEALTH BIKE WORKS, 704-882-0889. Thanks in advance your efforts are greatlyappreciated.

You know owning my own shop has always been my dream. Right now thebottomline is not making any big jumps but I know we are headed in the rightdirection and that counts for something. STEALTH BIKE WORKS will never beall about the bottom line, it is about a passion for bikes and the bikerswho ride them, BOTTOM LINE PERIOD! So with that being said I will close.

Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN

SAXON MOTORCYCLE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THREE-PROGED LIFE-LONG CUSTOMPROGRAM–CASA GRANDE, Ariz. ? June 7, 2005 – Representatives ofSaxon Motorcycle Company proudly announced today thelaunch of a three-pronged program designed tostrengthen the Saxon brand and turn Saxon Motorcyclebuyers in to life-long customers.

?Since we launched the Saxon line, we have receivedtremendous feedback from our dealers, customers andmembers of the media. To stay on track and build ourreputation further, we need to continue to proveourselves. The three programs we?re introducing willhelp to ensure that our dealers and owners get thesupport they deserve, and Saxon continues to developas a world class manufacturer? said Director of Salesand Marketing, David Schwam.

The three programs are as follows:

Customer Satisfaction Assurance Program – After everyservice is performed on a Saxon motorcycle, arepresentative of Saxon’s “owner satisfaction team”will contact the owner to make sure repairs werecompleted in a timely and satisfactory manner and toprovide the dealer with appropriate feedback.

Nationwide Service Coverage – Saxon has entered in toa relationship with Servicegard Systems Inc.,administrators of the Extremegard extended servicecontract program, that will allow its customers toutilize Extremegard?s network of over 2,000 servicecenters nationwide in the event they either liveoutside the serviceable area of a Saxon dealer or havea mechanical failure when outside that area.

Dealership Branding Program – In order to strengthenSaxon’s brand presence and support their dealerships,Saxon will be shipping all of its dealers brandedpromotional material and signage for their stores.This program will help to create the link betweenSaxon?s current print and web campaigns and thein-store experience.

?The life-long customer program, complemented by ourpartnership with GE Capital and the launch of theBlack Crown model round out our offering and solidifyour commitment to our customers and dealers.? SaidMike O?Brien, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Presidentof Marketing.

Saxon operates out of a modern40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on 9 acresin Casa Grande, Ariz. Saxon Motorcycles are availablethrough an elite group of over 20 dealers nationwide.You can visit Saxon on the Web athttp://www.saxonmotorcycles.com

REGISTRATION FOR SCANDINAVIAN HOG BIKE WEEK–Its high time to plan and regsiter for the Scandinavian HOG Bike Week 2005,in Lillehammer Norway.The dates are August 11th to 14th.

All infomation can be found at our website:( info also include hotel, motel, apartments and camping )Online registration. Just fill in and send.

See you in Lillehammer

–Dag Koppervik
Scandinavian HOG Bike Week
Nybyveien 59
N-2609 Lillehammer- Norway
Phone: +47-612-86057
Fax: +47-612-63008
Cellular: +47-915-34385
Email: mail@bikeweek.no
http://www.bikeweek.no

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM & CHILDREN?S HOSPITAL JOIN FORCES–March 2005 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is excited toannounce that it has joined with Children?s Care Hospital & School in afundraising effort to benefit both non-profit organizations, scheduled onWednesday evening, 10 August 2005, at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish, SouthDakota.

The event, BIKERNET.COM, V-Twin Kids & Chrome A Grand Affair, willinclude an exclusive dining experience, silent and live auctions and willboast the who?s who in motorcycling. Those unable to attend the dinner canstill be a part of this incredible event by participating in the raffle. Twocustom motorcycles, donated by Independent Cycle and Thunder MountainCustoms, with a combined value of $110,000, will be raffled as part of theevent.

Children?s Care Hospital & School, with centers in Rapid City and SiouxFalls, is a non-profit organization providing cutting-edge family-centeredservices to children with special healthcare and educational needs. Thechildren range from severely disabled, needing care in a residentialsetting, to children with mild challenges, served in their homes, schools,and daycares by outreach staff. Diagnoses include cerebral palsy; traumaticbrain injury; spina bifida; autism; Down Syndrome; behavioral challenges;and learning, motor and speech delays. Children?s Care believes all childrendeserve the help they need to reach their greatest potential.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame was established in 2001 topreserve the great history of motorcycling and to honor the men and womenwho have made a positive and significant impact in our sport andlifestyle. Located in downtown Sturgis, it is dedicated to education, and thepreservation of important artifacts documenting the history of motorcyclingand the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This world-class, non-profit museumcontinually rotates its exhibits and collection of national andinternational marquees. With an increasingly impressive selection of uniquemotorcycles and exhibits, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum has been listed asone of the ?10,000 Places To See Before You Die? by author Patricia Schultz.

For more information on how you can participate in this exciting newevent check out the web site at www.kidsandchrome.com

THANKS TO WEST COAST CHOPPERS–First of all I would like to thank the folks at West Coast Chopper, Wiley-X,Cactus Mountain, and Tribal Motorworks for their recent donations to theSpecial Olympics Poker Run.Secondly, this letter goes out to the other firms whom we have solicited fordonations asking if you would please take the time to consider how much yourdonation would help the Special Olympics of Lawrence County Program and howmuch these programs help the athletes involved in them.

I do understand that you all probably get requests like this all the timeand I also understand that you can?t possibly honor every one of thoserequests, but please consider this worthy cause.I have previously sent you all the information you may need including ourtax exemption number for you tax deductible donations, but if you are inneed of further information please don?t hesitate to contact me by emailhere or call my new cell number at (330) 550 ? 4053.

Rev. Michael T. Wimer
mikewimer@dynatektelecom.com

We generally supply a box of signed books to respectable charityendeavors?Bandit.

TASTE OF BIKERNET, HOT BIKE, STREET CHOPPER AND BIKE WORKS STURGISACTIVITIES– SAT, AUG 6THAll Day: Pre-registration for:

1) Hot Bike / Bike Works / Street Choppers / The The Full Throttle Saloon/ Bikernet.com / American Motorcycle 1902 Bike Builders Show,
2) Hot Bike / Bike Works / Street Choppers / The The Full ThrottleSaloon/ Bikernet.com / American Motorcycle 1902 Crazy Horse Charity Ride
3) The Custom Performance / The The Full Throttle Saloon / Hot Bike /Bike Works / Street Choppers / Bikernet.com / American Motorcycle 1902Raffle to Benefit The Crazy Horse Monument:Locations: The The Full Throttle Saloon Chop Lot Main Office, AmericanMotorcycle 1902, and Custom Performance locations.

Noon to 8PM daily: The Full Throttle Saloon / Hot Bike / Bikernet.com /American Motorcycle 1902 / Horsepower Shootout presented by CustomPerformance, The Full Throttle11am to 8pm: Seminole HardRock Roadhouse Hot Bike Vendor Booth ?(Subscription booth, registration for the Crazy Horse Charity Ride, andregistration for the Custom Performance / The Full Throttle Saloon/ Hot BikeTurbo Package Raffle) downtown.
11 am to 2 am: Live Bands Hot Bike / Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse,downtown.
10 am to 2 am: Live bands at The Full Throttle Saloon
8PM to Midnight: Big Name Bands on main stage ?The Full Throttle Saloon

SEMINOLE HOT BIKE/BIKERNET.COM HARD ROCK ROADHOUSEVARIOUS TIMES DAILY:
Live Bands from 11 am ? 2 am
Meet Jesse Rooke, Rolands Sands, Johnny Chop, Doug Keim
Budweiser Model
Hawaiian Tropic Models
Miss Hard Rock ? Ashley Smith
Celebrity Builder Ride-Ins
Contests, Prizes, Free Stuff
Thursday 6 pm: Miss Hawaiian Tropic Pageant
BIKE WORKS MAG Bike Builder Seminar?s at Road House

MEDICAL MARIJUANA OVERTURNED–In an historic decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6 – 3 that thefederal government can continue arresting patients who are using medicalmarijuana legally under state law. However, the decision did not overturnthe medical marijuana laws in 10 states, which still protect patients fromarrest by state and local police.

The Marijuana Policy Project’s grants program provided the majority ofthe funding for this litigation, which is only the second medical marijuanacase ever to reach the Supreme Court.

TAKE ACTION

Now that the Court has ruled, we need you to spring into action. Pleasevisit http://hinchey.kintera.org to send a free fax or e-mail to your U.S.representative to ask him or her to protect medical marijuana patients,since the ball is now in Congress’ court. In fact, a medical marijuanaamendment is scheduled to come to the House floor for a vote next week. Ourgoal is to send 10,000 letters to Congress by the time of the vote, but wewon’t be able to achieve that goal without your help.

Then, please visit http://www.RaichAction.org to participate in ademonstration outside of your U.S. representative’s local district office atnoon on Wednesday, June 8.

STATE LAWS UNAFFECTED

The ruling does not affect states’ ability to pass new medical marijuanalaws; states are free to continue enacting laws that protect medicalmarijuana patients and their providers from arrest and prosecution by stateand local law enforcement officials.

What the Supreme Court has done is continue the status quo: Patients inthe 10 states with medical marijuana laws are protected under state law butwill continue to risk prosecution under federal law. In other words, theCourt’s decision means that nothing has changed. Visithttp://www.mpp.org/raich for background on the case.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PROTECT PATIENTS

Since it’s now clear that patients cannot count on the federal courts forprotection, we must push harder than ever for Congress to change federallaw.

We need you to lobby Congress to end the federal government’s attacks onmedical marijuana patients and caregivers. Please visithttp://www.RaichAction.org to learn how you can help pressure Congress toprotect medical marijuana patients.

Then — if you agree that sick and suffering patients should not have tolive in fear of armed federal agents breaking down the patients’ doors totake away their medicine — please visit http://www.mpp.org/donate3015 toensure that MPP has the necessary funds to push hard this week and next forCongress to pass an amendment that would prevent the DEA from arrestingmedical marijuana patients or providers who are acting legally under statelaw.

Thank you,

Rob Kampia
Executive Director
Marijuana Policy Project
Washington, D.C.

–from Kit Maira

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Wild West’s Vigilante Gunfire–THE VIGILANTE GUNFIRE, Wild West Motor Company’s new model, is aimed at thehigh end of the custom V-twin market, and is the result of ten year’sexperience of building custom motorcycles.

The company has a broad spread of capabilities, and Paul Seiter -mechanical engineer and now CEO of Wild West – points out that with thiscapacity the company can make all the parts it needs, rather than compromiseits designs by buying in parts from the aftermarket industry.

Features of the Vigilante Gunfire include a 280-series rear tire, frontforks in an inverted style and wheels and brake assemblies formed frombillet aluminum. There is an impressively low 21in seat height, achieved bystoring oil in the frame’s 2in diameter backbone and seat post tubes, ratherthan in a separate tank.

The rest of the frame is fabricated from 1-1/4in tubing with flush axleblocks for a smoother finish, and the overall balance of the bike has beenmaintained with the use of a Baker right-side drive transmission. The280/35×18 rear tire is matched with a 120/70×21 front tire.

The rear end embraces a concept that Wild West calls an ‘IST’ (IntegratedSupport Technology) strutless fender, which uses a hidden mounting systemthat eliminates both struts and the need for visible mounts. The companysays the carbon fiber rear fender offers greater strength in its resistanceto bending and torsion forces than the equivalent steel item.

The bike is powered by a polished 111ci motor, assembled by Wild Westfrom S&S components, with computer-balanced flywheels.

Other features of the bike include the 1-1/4in diameter handlebars, theintegrated German-made Nova MMB speedometer, a single riser and LEDindicator lights. Oil lines are braided steel and the hardware is chromed.

Customers can specify a number of custom options, including paint andwheel size.

WILD WEST MOTOR COMPANY
San Diego, California, USA
Tel: 858 547 9780
Fax: 858 547 9760
E-mail: sales@wildwestmc.com
http://www.wildwestmc.com

Gray Indian’s looking for international distribution–ITALIAN custom V-twin parts and accessories manufacturer Gray Indian’sCollection is looking to increase its international sales with theappointment of importers and distributors for selected internationalmarkets.

Owner and designer Andrea Panzani told AMD: “We have a large productrange now and are selling internationally already. There are certainmarkets, though, in which we are not yet represented, and I think that withthe right partners our products offer a strong profit opportunity.”

The company’s product range includes a large selection of contemporaryand stylish designs of grips, mirrors, risers, license plate holders, aircleaners, triple trees, forward controls, handlebars, head-lights, gas capsand speedo brackets with integral warning lights.

For a copy of the firm’s current catalog ‘Jewels for AmericanMotorcycles’ contact:

GRAY INDIAN’S COLLECTION
Cavezzo (MO), ITALY
Tel: +39 0535 58376
E-mail: info@grayindian.it
http://www.grayindian.it

BIKERNET RUN TO STURGIS– I’ll give you a brief rundown: The charity efforts are to support the Crazy Horse Monument in the Black Hills. We leave from Phoenix on Wednesday the 3rd of August and ride along warm twisting highways, ducking interstates wherever possible to Durango, Colorado for the night. Then it’s up Thursday morn and down the terrific mountain roads into Aspen, Colorado for the night. Both these towns are knock-outs for terrific restaurants and nightlife. Friday morning we cut a dusty trail north again into Cheyenne and we’re almost home. Saturday we meander up killer roads into the Badlands and Deadwood, but we won’t stop until we reach the Full Throttle Saloon for our first party of the Rally.

Each day will cover 250-300 miles so we’ll roll into town in time to hang out by the pool, hit the gym, shop in town then have a killer meal.

That’s it, you cover the hotels and your expenses, we make all the arrangements and you make a donation to Crazyhorse.

To get hooked up you need to contact Joerlene, our travel agent and line up hotels. She will have rooms booked from Phoenix to Cheyenne and if you’re not hooked up in Sturgis, she’ll try to help. Her contact info is:

–joerline

(808) 638-8550

fax 638-0171

email – carefreetours@hawaii.rr.com

CALIFORNIA DEPUTY?S CAR STOLEN BY GUEST– COMPTON, Calif. A guestwent on a ride-along with a sheriff’s deputy, then stole the deputy’s patrolcar early Wednesday and led police on a chase through three cities,authorities said.Steven Funderburk, 20, was riding with Los Angeles County Deputy AlexanderMiller under a program that allows anyone to accompany an officer if theyhave no felony convictions and fill out an application, authorities said.

When Miller’s shift ended after 1 a.m., Funderburk asked to retrieve hisbag from the car in the parking lot. When Miller returned to check onFunderburk, the car was gone, sheriff’s Sgt. Don Manumaleuna said.Miller was able to talk to Funderburk on the patrol car’s radio andpersuaded him to surrender without incident after a chase through Compton,Long Beach and Westminster, Manumaleuna said.

He was arrested for investigation of possession of a stolen vehicle andevading arrest.Manumaleuna said Funderburk developed a good rapport with Miller during theride-along and did nothing to arouse suspicion.

“It’s very bizarre,” he said. “We’re still trying to figure this oneout.”Authorities said Funderburk had told Miller that he was part of a youthprogram at the Long Beach Police Department, but the department had norecord of his participation

–from Rogue

ONLY TWO HOURS?COME ON NOW, SISSIES– A training exercise became a bit too realistic for a group of sheriff’sdeputies, who filed a grievance after their boss ordered them to spend acouple of hours behind bars.Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Oltersdorf last month required his three dozenlaw enforcement and corrections officers to spend two hours in the newcounty jail to prepare for real inmates.

Ten officers filed a grievance May 24 with Pat Spidell, localrepresentative for the Police Officers Association of Michigan.The grievance complains of false imprisonment, Oltersdorf said. He calledthe idea ludicrous.

Oltersdorf, who also spent an hour in jail said theincarceration was on par with other mandatory training, such aspepper-spraying officers or shooting them with stun guns before they carrythose weapons on duty

–from Rogue

METH-LAB BUSTS REQUIRE SAFETY–TALLAHASSEE – More meth labs are being found and seized in Florida, and withthem comes increased danger to law enforcement and first responders whoencounter the volatile, sometimes booby-trapped rigs.Florida’s State Fire Marshal this month will start training first responderson how to protect themselves. More than 150 firefighters have signed up.

CFO Tom Gallagher, who oversees the marshal’s office, said the dangerassociated with illegal methamphetamine production requires efforts toprotect officials and the public.”Meth makers are domestic terrorists, no doubt about it,” Gallagher said,likening the illegal labs to “chemical time bombs” that have resulted in 29fires or explosions in the state.

Jeff Land, chief of the East Milton Volunteer Fire Department, wouldwelcome the training. His department was recently called by the Santa RosaCounty Sheriff’s Office, serving a warrant at a house.There was a meth lab. The volunteer fire department didn’t have theequipment or training to act.

The Drug Enforcement Administration says there were 332 meth labs seizedin Florida last year, up from 28 in 2001.

Almost 1,800 first responders in 16 states, including Florida, have beeninjured by meth labs in the four years before June 2004.

–from Rogue

FLORIDA CLASSIC PHOTO SHOOT–Thanks for the setup on the photo gig. Nelson is kinda purdy and hemakes that knuck look kinda good. We had a good time and all went well.Mark talks a lot but you know Mark. I think about you a lot and hope youare in the COOL mode. (riding, happy , healthy and all that good stuff)

Gosh Keith, how many years ya got now? Hope you are the one to do the write up. Cause you just have a waywith the right words. Don’t wanna brown nose or any thing like that ya know.

If you don’t mind, give me a street # so me and Nelson can send $$ forsigned copys of “Orwell” please.

Thanks pard, Toby & Nelson

NEW UNITED BANK OF BIKERNET ATM PROCEDURES– A sign in the CreditUnion Lobby reads: “Please note that thiscredit union is installing new “Drive-through” teller machines enablingmembers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles. Members using thisnew facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below whenaccessing their accounts. After months of careful research, MALE & FEMALEprocedures have been developed. Please follow the appropriate stepsfor your gender.”

MALE PROCEDURE

1. Drive up to the cash machine.
2. Put down your car window.
3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN.
4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw.
5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.
6. Put window up
7. Drive off.

FEMALE PROCEDURE

1. Drive up to cash machine.
2. Reverse and back up the required amount to align car windowwith the machine.
3. Set parking brake, put the window down.
4. Find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat to locatecard.
5. Tell person on cell phone you will call them back and hang up.
6. Attempt to insert card into machine.
7. Open car door to allow easier access to machine due to itsexcessive distance from the car.
8.. Insert card.
9. Re-insert card the right way.
10. Dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on theinside of the back page.
11. Enter PIN.
12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.
13. Enter amount of cash required.
14. Check makeup in rear view mirror.
15. Retrieve cash and receipt.
16. Empty handbag again to locate wallet and place cash inside.
17. Write withdrawal amount in check register and place receipt inback of checkbook.
18. Re-check makeup.
19. Drive forward 2 feet.
20. Reverse back to cash machine.
21. Retrieve card.
22. Re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into theslot provided.
23. Give appropriate one-fingered hand signal to irate male driverwaiting behind you.
24. Restart stalled engine and pull off.
25. Redial person on cell phone.
26. Drive for 2 to 3 miles.
27. Release Parking Brake

–from Rev CarlR

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This has been an insane week. I?m trying to get back into the fold, yetevery other call is a magazine related project. Then I picked up my SturgisShovel powdered parts and I can?t stay out of the shop. It?s good to beback, but we?re a small staff hustling like crazy preparing for Sturgis, theChoppers Only show in Hawaii on July 4th, and I?m also the Grand Marshallfor the Boys and Girls Club Santa Ana Ride The Coast Chili Cookoff on June26th (info below). I?m thinking about riding the 1928 Shovelhead on thisride. It?s 70 miles along the coast completely escorted by the Santa AnaPolice Department. If you?ve never entered a ride like this one don?t missit.

Here?s the really big news. Bikernet has partnered with Sam Dixon tolaunch the Girls of Bikernet.com a separate site devoted to beautiful womenand bikes from all over the country. It?s a membership area because Sam willbe traveling to events and shops all over the country to bring you theabsolutely most beautiful girls and bikes. Some of the bikes will befeatured without the girls in the free section of Bikernet. This site willlaunch in July, watch for it. Let?s hit the news, then I?ll report on SturgisShovel progress:

MEET BIKERNET HOTTIE AND CHOPPERZ4LIFE SPOKESMODEL LIVIA CRISAN THISWEEKEND….Luray, VA. – Outlanders Motorcycles is having their annual bash thisSaturday in the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley. They will have the Ball ofSteel Stunt show and a Poker Run to benefit Cysticfibrosis.

Livia will be signing posters and taking photos at the Chopperz4Life Mfg.Co. booth. Outlanders is an authorized dealer for Chopperz4Life Mfg. Co.and there will be many gorgeous bikes on display. If it wasn?t for Livia wewouldn?t have The Girls of Bikernet site. Her cousin is Sam Dixon theofficial Girls of Bikernet Photographer.

Stop by and see Livia and get your FREE autographed poster.

Any Bikernet readers coming out to the event….. Saturday evening Liviawill be available to shoot photos on your bike if you’d like. Just ask fordetails at the booth and be sure to mention Bandit sent you…. and bringyour cameras!!!

BANDIT CO-PILOTS WITH DR. HAMSTER IN PANAMERICAN RACE IN OCTOBER?WE?RELOOKING FOR A SPONSOR–Description of our race car,?53 Lincoln Cosmopolitan:Lincoln seemed to go a different way in 1952. An entirely new body style,much more sporting, would be copied by Pontiac in 1955. New ball jointfront suspension and an engine done from a clean sheet of paper. This onewas a properly designed overhead valve V8 of 317ci. At 20 cubic inches lessthan the previous engine it put out 8 more horsepower, being rated at 160.Only one wheelbase was offered and Lincoln split the difference between thetwo used from ’49-’51. Nineteen fifty-two’s would stretch to 123. Somewhaton the small side for the largest Lincoln offering, but this, combined withthe ball joint suspension would make these excellent performers.

Not exactly what a Lincoln had represented, they nonetheless were quitesuccessful in racing. A club even exists today celebrating the cars, TheRoad Race Lincolns. They especially excelled in the Pan American Roadraces. The Hydramatic was made standard and it would not be until the 2000Lincoln LS that a Lincoln would again be available with a manualtransmission. Two trim levels were available. The Cosmopolitan was now theless expensive and the Capri was the top of the line. Weight was about4200 lbs and an average price was $3300.

Since Johnny Boyd first twanged it out in 1960, and Commander Cody passedit to a new generation some 15 years later, it has been applied toeverything from a primered Model A to the forgotten LSC coupe of theEighties. But the real, honest Hot Rod Lincoln was actually a series ofremarkably stock Lincoln Capri hardtops that pulled Ford out of aself-imposed exile from racing that had lasted more than 15 years.

It was a glorious return for Ford, as a factory Lincoln-Mercury teameventually rose to dominance in La Carrera Panamericana, the fabled MexicanRoad Race, the very last of the great long-distance competitions to becontested on public highways in North America. This Capri, which won theevent’s final running in 1954, was the race’s top-finishing stock car,albeit in the hands of an unheralded privateer who hung on after Lincoln’sfactory juggernaut came to grief.

In 1952 and ?53, Lincolns finished first through fourth in the race?sstock car division. Chuck Stevenson won both times, with Smith as co-driver.The 1954 race was won by Ray Crawford in a privately entered Lincoln,prepared by Stroppe, with Walt Faulkner second in a factory car. The otherteam cars dropped out, either through accidents or mechanical problems.

Tech InfoThe all-new Lincoln was launched in 1952 and was built through ’54, and ithad the brand new engine to replace the dated Flathead V8. The new 317ci(5.2-litre) unit was extremely smooth, thanks to eight crankshaftcounterbalances where most V8s had just six, plus it was easily tuned. Thenew car also had a very stiff chassis, with six crossmembers on the separateframe, making the car’s new MacPherson strut suspension work well andimproving the model’s durability. In its inaugural year the Capri took theCarrera Panamericana in first, second, third and fourth places, then did thesame the following year, but just first and second places in 1954. But theCapri boasted more than performance as it also has power-operated leatherseats, power windows, power steering and brakes, and even a Hydramatictransmission. In 1956 the car was dramatically restyled; production fell by50 percent.

Iron Wing scoops ‘President’s Pick’ at European Championship–WITH SO MANY of the bikes entered for the Official European Championship atthe Custom Chrome Dealer Show in Germany being based on S&S engines, AMDinvited S&S President Brett Smith, to nominate his personal favorite as a’President’s Pick’.

Smith attended the Custom Chrome Dealer Show with Senior Sales ExecutiveKurt Peterson to support the company’s product range and announce that S&Shad received confirmation that the first of a series of its best sellingproduct lines had just won T?V approval.

Smith, who was also invited by AMD to be one of the VIP judges for theOfficial European Championship, said that he was “really impressed by thestandard of bikes being built in Europe. This has always been a performanceoriented market characterized by strong technical and engineeringachievement, and choosing from among the entrants is really tough.”

One third of the top thirty bikes in the European Championship were builtusing S&S motors; indeed six of the top ten and all of the first three werebuilt around S&S power plants. When AMD publisher Robin Bradley realizedthis, the idea for Smith to personally recognize a favorite from among thembecame irresistible.

The lucky winner was Gerhard Strubbe of Iron Wing, based at Bremerhavenin Northern Germany.

Strubbe’s ’36 Special’ finished just outside the top 30 in the EuropeanChampionship. But when told of the ‘President’s Pick’ award by AMDco-publisher Sonja Wallace some four weeks after the championship event,Strubbe reaction was excited, and he said he was on cloud-nine.

Brett Smith told AMD: “It is just a personal thing, but given the historyof Harley heritage that is imprinted on my family’s DNA, I couldn’t helpbeing drawn to ’36 Special’ as a beautiful example of an old style bike thatis as faithful as can be to the era it represents, but that clearly offerswonderfully contemporary riding enjoyment.”

The engine is an S&S generator style early Shovelhead, topped by IronWing’s own ‘Knovelhead’ rocker boxes and using 1340cc STD cylinders, anAndrews J Cam, S&S 1340 crank, Velva Touch valves, S&S dual plug heads andArias pistons. Gerhard Strubbe has installed a Dell’Orto 40 carb, a Dyna2000i ignition and the Evo style S&S oil pump.

The ‘Knovelhead’ rockers are cast and laser-cut aluminum designs that useall the components of the Shovelhead rocker box, but in a choice of chrome,polished, lacquered or anodized colors they give a neo-Knucklehead look.

Iron Wing’s client for the bike had presented the company with a pictureof a 1930s 74 inch Big Twin, and the idea eventually agreed was forsomething that was styled after the first EL ‘Knucklehead’, which wasintroduced in 1936. Hence the bike’s name.

The wheels are 16in, 16-spoke Harley cast items, with a German-made SSCcaliper at the front, modified for the reduced diameter rotor. The 6-pistonpulley brake arrangement at the rear is also a German item, fromSpeed-point. The frame is a 1993 ‘Vintage’ softail design from VG MotorcycleProducts of The Netherlands featuring a rigid style front end to accept theoriginal Harley Springer forks.

IRON WING
Bremerhaven, GERMANY
Tel: +49 (0)471 72760
Fax: +49 (0)471 72760
E-mail: info@ironwing.de
www.ironwing.de

$10,000 RAFFLE FOR ABANDONED KIDS–For years I was on the board ofdirectors of Human Services Network, a community organization that maintainthree group homes for boys. It?s a place where abandoned kids end up afterterrible childhoods. They?re trying to raise some funds, so here’s thestory–Bandit:

We’re selling 300 tickets only. No more.Winning ticket gets $10,000. Really!

I’ve attached a JPEG of the raffle ticket.If you can sell any, it would be greatly appreciated.

You can e-mail the ticket with a personal noteto friends and business associates, or I canget actual tickets in your hands. The drawingis June 12. The winner doesn’t have to be present.

Call me if you need anything. My cell is best:(310) 714-8962.

“Send someone over quickly!”–the old woman screamed into the phone.

“Two naked bikers are climbing up towardmy bedroom window!”

“This is the Fire Department, lady,” the voice replied.

“I’ll have to transfer you to the Police Department.”

“No, it’s YOU I want!” she yelled.”They need a longer ladder!”

–from Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com

STURGIS RALLY Industry’s Premier Event and More!– Don’t miss this premier biker event during the Sturgis Rally Week,Wednesday, August 10, 2005. Mingle with the industry greats all whilehelping out two worthy non-profit organizations. Help the kids served byChildren’s Care and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame bygetting a raffle ticket or participating in awesome silent and liveauctions held at the event. For more information click on the Who We Arelink.

Get in on the raffle of two very cool motorcycles?even if you can’tattend Kids & Chrome. You can call for tickets or get them online. Drawingswill be held and winners announced the night of the event and notified byU.S. Mail.Get tickets by calling (605) 357-2525 or buy here online.A Jesse Jurrens Custom

A $70,000 custom motorcycle from Jesse Jurrens of Independent Cycle, Inc.of Rapid City, SD., is one of two motorcycles to be raffled. Chances are$100 each or 6 for $500. A maximum of 1000 tickets will be released. *A$2.50 processing fee will be added to online orders.

LUCKY DEVIL Metal Works/BIKERNET TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW– Howdy, we at Lucky Devil Metal Works are pleased to invite you to The Texas National Bike Show. This year the show will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis on Seawall Blvd, during the Lone Star Rally

We are so excited about the show this year, those of you that participated last year will remember the fabulous rain storm that Mother Nature provided, even though there was ankle deep water everywhere we had almost 50 bikes! So this year we are going to make sure we have a ?high and dry? show. We have secured the Galveston Island Convention Center, and are extending the show to a two-day affair. We are also expecting around 200 bikes and numerous vendors. In addition to all that Prime Media (i.e. Hot Bike, Street Chopper, and Hot Rod Bike) will be covering the event in their magazines prior to the show itself. Along with the coverage Prime Media will be throwing into the mix a chance for 3 of the winners (not necessarily the 1st place winners) to have their bike shot for a feature in one of the 3 magazines! How cool is that! So along with some very choice trophies, and other goodies, you could have a chance to see your ride between the pages of the most read magazines in the industry. O.K. lets talk about our judges. We have a who?s who of judges, Keith ?Bandit? Ball (editor of Hot Bike) Rick Fairless (Strokers Dallas), and Tim ?Joe T? Moore of Joe T?s customs; will be officiating; so I?d say that?s about 200 years of experience! (sorry guys). Speaking of Rick Fairless, Mister Strokers Dallas himself will be our feature builder at the show. He will be bringing his big trailer, his merchandise, and his autograph hand for any and all fans! The Devil himself Kent Weeks of Lucky Devil Metal Works will bring his own brand of mischief to the show. Along with his band of evil minions you can see some of Lucky Devil?s cool customs, you may have seen some of them in recent issues of Hot Bike and Easyriders. You will also be able to procure your very own ?Devil Tee? while you are at the show, and see some of LDMW stellar products.

Well, that about wraps it up. If you want to see some awesome bikes, have a drink or two, shop, and see some very HOT BABES (oh! I forgot to mention the Bikini Show and Contest) make sure to register now, as spaces are limited.See You at the Show,Holly WeeksShow Coordinator281-477-3738

Become Miss Texas National Bike Show!!– Welcome to the official web page of the Lone Star Model Search. Thecompetition will take place on October 30 during the Texas National BikeShow, and will provide the opportunity for three competitors to be featuredin three of the most popular motorcycle magazines today, THE GIRLS OFBIKERNET, along with some of the finest motorcycles ever built! Along with agreat feature, the top competitor will be crowned Miss Texas National BikeShow. This is a great opportunity for models to gain national exposure, aswell as being noticed by the leaders of the motorcycle industry.

This page is still under construction and will be updated shortly. Inthe mean time, if you would like more information about this event, pleasecontact:

Eric Joly
713-973-0665
ericjoly@sbcglobal.net

PATRIOT ACT GOBBLES FREEDOMS–We have to watch more and more what kind of laws get passed. I rememberwhen the R.I.C.O. Bill was passed. They said it was suppose to be for ONLYOrganized Crime (Mafia) They should have included the Federal Government. Well we have seen that law used against motorcycle organizations andIndivuals. Once they get it on the books they keep widening it to includewho or what ever they want. The Editors of Florida Today have the following to say.–Rogue

Patriot Act fears–New proposals would add unchecked police power and further erode civillibertiesIf this doesn’t keep you awake at night, it should.When Congress returns to work this week, it’s headed toward approving broadnew police powers under a reauthorized Patriot Act that would further erodeour civil liberties.And there’s a good chance they’ll do it behind closed doors.That cannot be allowed to happen. And neither can a chilling proposal pushedby the Bush administration that would significantly expand the FBI’sauthority to get its hands on records and monitor mail in terror probeswithout approval from a judge.We’ve reached this point as Congress ponders revisions to the Patriot Act,which was hastily passed after the Sept. 11 attacks to give law enforcementagencies more tools to fight terrorism.

Many of the provisions were certainly necessary, but others mostdefinitely were not.Among them was a section that lets FBI agents obtain search warrants forlibrary records from a secret court and bypass the traditional standard ofshowing probable cause.In other cases, the government can seize whole databases from hospitals andother institutions during an investigation into the background andactivities of a single person.When the Patriot Act was passed, Congress put a sunset provision on somemeasures so they could bere-evaluated later. That time has arrived, with the sections just mentionedneeding repeal; others, revision.

But rather than move in that direction and protect the civil libertiesthat are the foundation of our country, the White House and GOP-controlledCongress are going in the opposite direction.Take the request to increase the FBI’s investigative powers on just aboutany kind of record seizures without a judge’s OK, and without any evidencethe people whose records are being gathered are involved in criminalactivity.

It comes even though Valerie Caproni, the FBI’s general counsel, hastestified that she knows of no cases where national security has beenjeopardized through the current procedure, which requires officials toobtain warrants.

Making matters worse is the Senate Intelligence Committee’s recentdecision to bar the public from Patriot Act hearings, which adds morecredence to righteous fears that our civil liberties are being undercut.

Committee members should open the proceedings when they reconvene thisweek, and stand up for the Constitution by killing the newno-judicial-review proposal and moving to enact other reforms andsafeguards.Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and other administration officials andallies are falsely portraying Patriot Act reformers as trying to tie thehands of law enforcement and hurt national security.

But they never mention that many leading conservatives and conservativegroups are demanding the Patriot Act be revamped.They and countless Americans recognize the rule of law and protecting therights of the individual must prevail over unchecked police power, and thatwe cannot sacrifice our most cherished principles under the guise offighting terrorism.If we do, then the bad guys have won.

I got a New Florida Drivers License last week and it amounts to aNational I.D. Card with all kinds of information about me on it. If I wereto object then I would not have a operators permit. Watch for this to happen Country Wide.

–Rogue

MOTORSPORTS WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA TO DEBUT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS–2005-2006 Arenacross Championship Series and 25th Annual Cycle WorldInternational Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota Trucks Share a Home.Santa Ana, CA – June 6, 2005 – Advanstar Communications, Inc. – a leadingpublisher of print, event and online media for the powersports, off-road andautomotive aftermarket industries – today announced the kickoff dates forits two firsts – an all new Arenacross Championship Series and stop numberone on the 25th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows tour. Bothevents will take place at the Fort Worth Convention Center and Arena onNovember 4-6, 2005 in Fort Worth, Texas.

“Combining action-packed racing with America’s leading consumermotorcycle show series is a great way to capture the excitement ofcompetition and have it translate to even more enthusiasm on the motorcycleshow floor. This combined entertainment experience is unequalled in themotorcycle market,” said Skip Johnson, Vice President of the PowersportsConsumer Events division of Advanstar. “For the first time ever, we’ll offerour OEM, accessory, and enthusiast customers a fully integrated andinteractive motorcycle experience over the course of a weekend. Race fansand enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness the latesttechnologies, new launches, accessories and merchandise from leadingmanufacturers on Friday and Saturday nights, and experience those productsfirst-hand on the show floor the next day.”

Home of the first-ever Arenacross produced in 1984 by Mike KiddPromotions, Fort Worth is an ideal starting point for both events. “We’revery excited and proud to be launching our combined program in Fort Worth.It’s a part of the country that’s full of committed motorcycle racers,enthusiasts, and fans. It’s also where the Advanstar Arenacross team callshome – what can be better than that?” said Mike Kidd, Race Director.

Advanstar will feature the motorcycle show and race combination in selectmarkets across the United States, with the second stop in Long Beach, CA onDecember 9-11, 2005. “Many motorcycle manufacturers and accessory companiescall Southern California home – the Cycle World International MotorcycleShows presented by Toyota Trucks have always attracted the “who’s who” inthe motorcycle industry – adding high caliber professional racing on Fridayand Saturday nights, along with a full amateur program on Sunday is sure toenhance the motorcycle crowd coming to Long Beach”, said Jeff D’Entremont,IMS Show Director.

Complete schedules for the Arenacross Championship Series and the CycleWorld International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota Trucks will beannounced shortly.

BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE–My girlfriend and I had been datingfor over a year when we decided toget married. My parents helped us in every way, and my friendsencouraged me.. My girlfriend? She was a dream! There was only onething bothering me.

That one thing was her younger sister. My prospective sister-in-law wastwenty years of age, wore tight miniskirts, and low cut blouses.She would regularly bend down when near me, and I got many a pleasantview of her underwear. It had to be deliberate. She never did it whenshe was near anyone else.

One day little sister calls and asked me to come over to check thewedding invitations. She was alone when I arrived. She whispered to methat soon I was to be married, and she had feelings and desires for methat she could not overcome and did not really want to overcome. Shetold me that she wanted to make love to me just once before I gotmarried and committed my life to her sister. I was in total shock andcould not say a word. She said, “I’m going upstairs to my bedroom, andif you want to go ahead with it just come up and get me.”

I was stunned. I was frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs.When she reached the top, she pulled down her panties and threw themdown the stairs at me. I stood there for a moment, then turned and wentstraight to the front door. I opened the door and stepped out of thehouse and walked straight toward my car.

My future father-in-law was standing outside. With tears in his eyes hehugged me and said, “We are very happy that you have passed our littletest. We could not ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome tothe family!”

The moral of this story is:Always keep your condoms in your car!!!!!!!

ABATE of Indiana Celebrates with Lynyrd Skynyrd–ABATE of Indiana, the nation’s largest state motorcyclists’ rightsorganization, is proud to announce the 2005 Boogie? on July 14, 15, 16 and17 in Lawrence County, Indiana. ABATE will be celebrating 25 years of greatmusic and great memories with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Edgar Winter and many otherlocal, and regional bands.

Every year, bikers from all over the world gather at the “Midwest?sBest Biker Fest” for music, bikes, entertainment and a wild good time! Thisno-holds-barred biker festival.

This year’s Boogie? will include 3days of live music on two stages, ride-in bike show, field events, bike run,contests (tattoo, arm wrestling, buns, and the fabulous “Hoosier Honey”),motorcycle swap, and plenty of food vendors. A 2005 Harley-Davidson?RoadKing? will also be given away on Saturday evening for only $5 perchance! (License number 104958)

All proceeds from this event go directly back to ABATE of Indiana (a501c3 non-profit organization) for their efforts to teach and advocate forIndiana motorcyclists.

Lawrence County Recreational Park in Springville, Indiana (Located 12miles south of Bloomington, Indiana, west of State Road 37 Citgo Station).Gates open: Thursday, July 14th. Admission: $35 per person (you must be amember of a recognized state motorcyclists rights organization, and showproof, to attend. ABATE of Indiana membership available at the gate: $35single, $55 couple). No one under 18 allowed, everyone must show ID.Parking: cars and trucks $10; trailers $5; campers, buses and RVs $50;camping and motorcycle parking included with admission. RV campground spots(some with hook-ups) are limited in availability, please call 800-232-2283.

For more information, call 800-23-ABATE or 317-422-8040, Vendors: Ifyou would like information on being a vendor at the Boogie, please contact:Herb Archer (food vendors) 317-247-0217; Mike Strode (all other vendors)765-482-6448 .strodefamily@sbcglobal.net

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RIDER LOOKING FOR MUSTANG–HELLO SIR, IM WRITING IN QUESTION TO THAT FABULOUS MUSTANG RETURN BIKE.THE GREEN MACHINE THAT NOW HAS ME CRAVING FOR SUMIN LIKE THAT.I CONSIDERED A 1963 CUSHMAN VTWIN23HP HOTRODDED OR EVEN AN ORIGINAL MUSTANG STALLION LIKE A 61 BUT NOW SEEING THE TOP QUALITY CUSTOM MUSTANG RETURNS.I WANT TO OWN ONE.IS IT POSSIBLE TO FORWARD MY INTEREST IN GETTING ONE BUILT TO IKE AND JASON.OR WOULD THEY SELL A KIT FORM OF THAT BIKE WITH ALL THE PARTS AND SPECS.I REALLY AM INTERESTED.JUST BUY CHANCE WHAT WOULD BE AN APPROX COST FOR THAT GREEN MUSTANG OR ONE SIMILAR?PLEASE RESPOND SOON.THANK YOU I WILL START SAVING NOW!!!!!SMILE.I MAY CONSIDER A THEME BIKE .IM A RET DAV US ARMY GULF WAR 1990-1991 FIELD ARTILLERY FT. HOOD TX 1CAV

SCOTT + SCOTT LLC FILES FIRST SECURILTIES FRAUD CLASS ACTION AGAINST HARLEY-DAVIDSON–Stock Price Of Motorcycle Manufacturer Drops 19.6% After Alleged False Accounting Measures Are Announced. COLCHESTER, Conn., May 25 /PRNewswire/ — On May 18, 2005 Scott + Scott, LLC filed the first securities class action against Harley-Davidson, Inc. [HDI] and individual defendants Jeffrey L. Bleustein and James L. Zeimer in the United States District Court for the District of Wisconsin on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or acquired Harley-Davidson securities between January 21, 2004, and through April 14, 2005, inclusive. Since that time, other law firms have filed actions against Harley-Davidson alleging similar, if not identical allegations, contained in Scott + Scott’s original complaint.

If you would like more information about Scott + Scott’s original action against Harley-Davidson please contact Neil Rothstein at nrothstein@scott- scott.com (800/332-2259 or 619/251-0887) or Amy K. Saba at asaba@scott- scott.com (800/332-2259). Scott + Scott has offices in Connecticut, Ohio and California and specializes in complex litigation including securities fraud and represents foundations, individuals, corporations and pension funds worldwide. The firm is involved in numerous major securities, antitrust and employee retirement plan cases throughout the United States including securities cases against Friedman, Billings, Ramsay Group, MBNA, Rhodia, GlaxoSmithKline, Doral Financial, Able Pharmaceuticals.

Neil Rothstein Esq. Scott + Scott, LLC 401 b Street Suite 307 San Diego, CA 92101 619-233-4565

–from Rogue

WANT TO BUILD A QUALITY BIKE?–To build bikes like the pros, it?s integral that you pick the right parts. A smart yet simple decision is to work with top-of-the-line parts by working with Doug Keim Creative Cycles products. Already being used by many of the top custom builders, the Doug Keim Creative Cycles Oil Star attaches any three oil lines in a more natural round shape than the standard flat shape of most other clamps out on the market. CNC-machined from 6061 T6 billet aluminum; the Oil Star Line Holder is finished in polished or high-quality chrome. Just remember, to build like the pros, work with parts that make the most sense. For more information, contact: Doug Keim Creative Cycles, (732) 751-1403, www.creativecycles.com/

THE PRICE WAS RIGHT AT DEALER EXPOKENNY PRICE AND RAY PRICE TEAM UP FOR 2005 AHDRA TOP FUEL DRAGS–The Founder and President of SAMSON Motorcycle Products, Kenny Price met with World Famous Drag Race Champion Ray Price at the 2005 Dealer Expo to finish final details for the AHDRA 2005 season. Samson Exhaust will be the title sponsor for the Ray Price Motorsports Top Fuel Nitro bike.

?The name Ray Price is synonymous with Harley Davidson drag racing and we are proud to be able to sponsor this race team,? said Kenny Price. ?As title sponsor to Ray Price Racing, we are able to show our support to the industry.? Ray Price has been racing for over 35 years and is owner of one of the largest Harley Davidson dealerships in North America. Located in Raleigh, NC it is the only dealership in the country with a Harley Davidson Drag Racing Museum.

?SAMSON EXHAUST is the industry leader in motorcycle exhaust and Ray Price is the leader in drag racing,? said Nick Trumbo, SAMSON Sales and Marketing Manager. ?It is only natural that Kenny and Ray team up to put the Number 1 plate on Ray?s bike.?

SAMSON Motorcycle Products designs, manufactures, markets and sells premium quality motorcycle exhausts exclusively in Anaheim, California, USA. Every product has been thoroughly tested to improve performance, enhance appearance and give the sound customers are looking for. As the industry leader in aftermarket exhaust, every part is inspected for the highest quality standards. SAMSON Motorcycle Products markets products under the Samson Exhaust?, Caliber? High Performance Exhaust and Shogun? Exhaust brand names.

Caliber Four Step Dual Crossover and Muffler —Caliber High Performance Exhaust has designed and developed a cutting edge true dual crossover Four-Stepped Exhaust system for 1995 to 2004 Road Kings and Dressers. The system utilizes a three-step header and incorporates the tuned muffler. This amazing system greatly improves the street performance of these fine road motorcycles, and at the same time producing a deep invigorating sound.

The complete system includes full coverage heat shields, 2 sets of baffles, all mounting hardware, chromed mounting bracket, a brilliant chrome 3? muffler and an engraved chrome aluminum end cap. The beauty of the Caliber True Dual Header System is the beauty of the system. The smooth flowing lines are evidence of careful planning and an eye for good looks. The right side pipe carefully follows the lines of the classic styling of the bike and makes a single straight line from the floorboards to the end of the muffler. Without drama or excess, the left side pipe exits from the rear cylinder to form strong lines that end at the perfect location behind the bags.

?Street ride-ability is what these pipes are all about? said Kenny Price, CEO of Samson Motorcycle Products. ?The new Caliber line raises the bar for performance pipes that look good.? Extensive Dyno testing proves the Caliber True Dual Crossover system put the power to the road with significant increases in horsepower and torque.

All Caliber exhaust systems come with a Full Two Year Warranty.

Samson Motorcycle Products designs, manufactures, markets and sells premium quality motorcycle exhausts at their state of the art facilities in Anaheim, CA. Every product has been thoroughly tested to improve performance, enhance appearance and give the sound customers are looking for. As the industry leader in aftermarket exhaust, every part is inspected for the highest quality standards. Samson Motorcycle Products markets products under the Samson?, Shogun? and Caliber? Brand Names.

LANDMARK BAR BOUNCES BACK–HUTCHINSON ISLAND – Battered by two storms, Archie’s Seabreeze, a landmark biker bar, reopens today — the first day of hurricane season.

The owner wants to taunt the weather.”Bring it on, baby. Nothing can hurt me again like that hurt me. It’s been nine months of hell,” said Patty McGee, the 61-year-old owner, who spent $250,000 making repairs that brought the biker joint up to building code.

The first hurricane, Frances, damaged the roof and let in 21 days of rain last year, while McGee slept on the pool table. Repaired now with steel beams and laminated wooden trusses, Archie’s is still funky and open to the breeze coming off the ocean.”My building was on its last legs,” said the freckled, tanned and blonde owner, a biker chick who worked as a cook until she bought the place in 1994.”It was old. It was funky,” she said.

Now it’s new and funky.

When the concrete threshold was poured, someone etched “No shirt, No shoes, No problem” into the wet cement. Pink Floyd plays on the jukebox. And an ancient bougainvilla blooms in the courtyard, protected by a lattice enclosure.

“We all decided that Archie’s is priceless. The karma, the love, it’s just so steeped in history and good feelings,” she said. “Besides, in five years, I’ll have the hottest joint in America.”

–BY PATRICK PETERSON FLORIDA TODAY

–from Rogue

BMC MANUFACTURED FOR 2005–BMC Choppers has been busy over in Bend. Just like the brand-new website says on the homepage thanks to the talents of 530medialab, BMC manufactures more than a name. A whole hell of a lot more, just click onto the line up for 2005 and you?ll be impressed by what?s coming straight outta Bend, Oregon that is. There are images, stats, and details on the ?05 Hooligan and Big Daddy models. On the easy-access BMC news and updates section Big Mike is letting everybody know about BMC?s new BMC apparel and accessories available in the online store, gotta love the ease of the internet these days. Big Mike and BMC Choppers have built a custom Hooligan for the PBR tour, his appearances on that and his participation on the S&S Shovelhead tour are posted on the new site as well. The other usual and customaries of your typical Web site are there for your surfing convenience. So check it out, www.bmcchoppers.com.

STEALTH BIKE WORKS BIKERNET REPORT–This past week we hung our security door in place at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. This door is too cool! My good friend “Chopper John” came up with this creation. The door weighs in at around 150 pounds! “Chopper John” is a wizard when it comes to metal and welding. He is our part time fabricator and we hope one day to make him full time. We plan on doing our windows the same as the door. The door is one of the coolest attractions at STEALTH BIKE WORKS to date and hopefully it will attract a lot of attention as to getting people to stop by the shop.

One thing I have noticed is our customer base is about 50-50, old school-new school. It is a learning curve as far as knowing what to have in stock and what not to have.

This weekend STEALTH BIKE WORKS heads to the June Jam Bike Show and Swap Meet. This will be our first event since we opened. Our # 1 priority is to advertise this weekend, to get the word out that we are open. The June Jam is located at the Rowan County Fairgrounds, the same location as the Horse Smoke-Out, June 24th and 25th. I know I told you about this last week but our first shop rides heads for the Smoke-Out at 12 noon June 25th. If you are in the area look us up and ride with us. For more info give us a call at 704-882-0889. We will be glad to hear from you.

Another reminder, July 24th the 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory Of Justin Pullin” takes place.

STEALTH BIKE WORKS is RFB headquarters and is the 2nd stop on the run. RFB t-shirts will be available soon! So the calendar is jammed packed with up coming events. We hope to see you down the road!

On a completely different subject, I read where Discovery is dropping the Bike-Build off series. What is up with that? If we can find a phone #, we should all call in and let them know how we feel about this! Come on, what are they thinking?

So I guess that is about it for this week! Until next week, burn some pavement!

–STEALTHMAN

SANTA MARIA MOTORCYCLE MADNESS SPONSORED BY HOT BIKE–The first stop on Horse Power Promotions Hot Bike Super Show Tour – The Hot Bike All American Motorcycle Madness, May 20th, 21st and 22nd – brought out thousands of custom bikes from the celebrated to virtually unknown builders from all over the West.

Thanks to Santa Maria Harley-Davidson, the weekend was jamming with non-stop motorcycle madness and entertainment from morning to evening: Live music, David Chaves Trials “rider extraordinaire,” Eddie Mulder?s Vintage Flat Track Racing in the Santa Maria Ford Arena, and of course the Mitch Bergeron bike build that was definitely the hottest and most well-attended spectacle at the show.

Mitch Bergeron and Johnny Chop worked passionately throughout the weekend building the dream bike with a Revtec motor, Jims Transmission, Mean Street front end, Ego Tripp wheels, and bolted it all to a Mitch Bergeron frame. MC Advantage and Havoc threw in some other necessary pieces. Lincoln Welders provided the tools for the build and Johnny and Mitch powered out one cool bike and gave it away to the show?s luckiest participant on Sunday at the awards ceremony. With Mitch and Johnny?s blood, sweat and tears in the state-of-the-art project bike, it no doubt will quickly become a collector?s dream.

In addition, other outstanding giveaways of the afternoon included a Titan motorcycle from GA Motorsports and a two-bike enclosed trailer from Central Coast Trailers, which put the value of the prizes at well over $100,000.

Out of over 150 vendors in the Motorcycle Madness Marketplace, dozens had record sales over the weekend. The most popular hang out in the Motorcycle Marketplace was the builders square where many of the country?s best builders such as Scott Long, Harold Pontarelli, Top Shelf, Lucky 7, Straight Jacket and Steve Van Morkhoven to name a few, all had booths and exhibited their latest creations.

Horse Power Promotions added indoor spaces for more shopping and chopping in the convention center. This is also where the ongoing Quick Throttle TV Show was filming with builder and vendor interviews.

The buzz from the over 15,000 attendees was directed to the bike show and the killer billet trophies by Ego Tripp and the Cycle Smith and Dakota Digital awards. The Bike show participants agreed that they were the best they had ever seen.

There was almost too much to do for a three-day weekend! With 2 poker runs, 33-acres of vendors, stunt show, Flat Track racing, and an annual After the Madness Maverick Party that allowed the locals to mix with the builders and share some sweet adult beverage. Speaking of sweet, Michele Smith, host of American Thunder was on hand and needless to mention, provided one of the more popular photo ops!

2006 All American Motorcycle Madness will take place May 19th, 20th & 21st in Santa Maria, CA. Check out www.horsepowerpromotions.com for more info.

THAT’S A WRAP FOR THIS WEEK–I feel like a rider who broke down just before the Fresno Run. I’m helpless without my goddamn computer. Did you notice the stinkin’ ’54 Linclon. We’ll I’m signed up to be co-pilot in the LA Carrera PanAmerican race across Mexico with Dr. Hamster, one of my best buds. We’ve ridden to Sturgis, Arizona to bars and girl’s homes for decades. It’s a historic 2500 mile run from the bottom of Mexico in Oaxaco, to Laredo, Texas. Back in the ’50s these Linclons won the race, two years in a row, hands down. We’ll see in October how she runs again.

Bikernet.com is also sponsoring the Kids And Chrome benefit in Sturgis this year. It’s a major blast during the Rally to support the Sturgis Museum and a Childrens Hospital in Rapid City. Check their site for more info.

In the meantime I pick up my powder work tomorrow and George the Wild Brush plans to hit the headquarters on Saturday to touch off the sheet metal with pinstriping. Then the flag drops to build this bad ass Shovel. I can’t wait.

Let’s Ride,

–Bandit

Hey,

It’s never a dull moment around this crap house. Yesterday morning my computer crashed. It didn’t just crap out. It crashed big time. It’s toast, curtains, shot. So, first I must apologize if you hoped your item would be glorified in the news and didn’t make it. Second, I hauled it off to the doctor and prayed for surf. He ran tests all night long with no luck. Today he endeavored to save the data. My fingers are still crossed. Hence, the fuckin’ news is up late and it’s a short version.

Last weekend I attempted to ride my Panhead to Brad’s house. He’s a shipping crane mechanic and owns Harbor Kick-Boxing Dojo. He also owns a pristine 1965 Panhead and was having a problem with his clutch. I jumped my ’48 and headed in his direction until my throttle stuck on the dual Mikuni job. I made a left on Anaheim and ducked into a residential district. I shut it down and tinkered. The initial throttle cable was jammed. It was nearly dark and I didn’t have time to fuck with it alongside the street. I kicked it to life and the engine roared. I jammed it into second and let out the foot clutch. It was stuck at about 25 mph, so I feathered the clutch at stops and weaved toward home. I rolled passed the gate without ever stopping, shut ‘er off and rolled out the Road King. I stll made it in time for Thai food and bullshitting in the garage.

Let’s hit the news, then I’ll report on my Sturgis Update and bike project. I pick up the powder tomorrow, and then final construction begins:

TEN LEGISLATIVE UPDATE– Here is what happened today HB 456 which was our clean helmet bill was rolled until the first calendar in Budget in 2006.Tomorrow we have the Senate Version of the parade bill and the House version of the Bicycle Helmet Bill.John will update me on these bills as soon as he knows something on the bills that are being heard tomorrow.We have made some huge strives this year we have made new friends and we start next year exactly where we left off in budget committee so we are already ahead of the game for 2006. Our sponsors are willing to work hard and have not given up our dream of freedom of choice and they are going to help us this summer and the 100’s of megs of other information we have already gathered plus what ever anyone digs up this summer we have 7 months before we are ready to go again lets get busy working on it.

Nancy “Halftrack” Carr
CMT/ABATE Office Manager/ Newsletter Editor
Member of Sons of Liberty Riders
MRF Member

Penn DOT REPORTS THAT HIGHWAY DEATHS WERE DOWN IN 2004–HARRISBURG: Highway deaths in Pennsylvania dropped to 1,490 last year,87 fewer than 2003 when 1,577 people lost their lives on the Commonwealth’sroads, according to State Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E.

According to PennDOT statistics, the number of alcohol-relatedfatalities decreased from 558 in 2003 to 542 last year.

To be more consistent with how the federal government reports crashstatistics, PennDOT included police, coroner, hospital and actualblood-alcohol content reports to indicate an alcohol-related fatality. From2001 to 2003, PennDOT used only police reports to indicate alcohol-relatedfatalities.

The number of motorcyclists killed dropped to 157 last year from 171in 2003. Additionally, the number of pedestrians killed dropped to 151 lastyear from 175 in 2003.

Fatalities that resulted from speeding dropped to 250 last year from270 in 2003. PennDOT also changed how this number is reported to be moreconsistent with federal crash reporting. For 2004, PennDOT dropped drivingtoo fast for conditions and fleeing a police officer from the speedingcategory, which now only includes actual speeding.

Unbuckled fatalities dropped significantly to 578 last year from 623in 2003. Since 2000, PennDOT has allocated over $14 million in federal fundsto state and local police agencies to conduct special enforcement events andeducation aimed at increasing seat belt use. Pennsylvania’s current seatbelt use rates stands at 82 percent, compared to roughly 71 percent in 2000.

Heavy truck-related fatalities dropped to 183 last year from 214 in2003. Also, aggressive driving played a role in 868 fatalities last year,up 10 from 2003. Aggressive driving includes factors such as speeding,fleeing police, careless passing and tailgating.

I had two telephone interviews this afternoon with the Patriot News(Harrisburg, PA) and the Tribune-Review (Pittsburgh, PA) concerning theofficial PennDOT statistics that were released today. I stressed to thereporters that Motorcycle helmets do not prevent accidents, education ofmotorcycle operators and other road users are the key to saving more lives.

I was told by one reporter that the breakdown of the numbers is this:
70 – Helmetless
73 – With Helmets
2 – Improper Helmets (non-DOT)
6 – Helmets worn improperly
6 – unknown

I was also asked to comment about how in 2003 helmetless m/c fatalities were37 compared to 70 in 2004. I declined to comment on those numbers andexplained that on September 4, 2003 was when we gained our freedom here inPA and that meant that there was only 4 months of freedom that year comparedto 12 full months in 2004. Not only that, but the 4 months of freedomincluded 2 months that the majority of PA bikers didn’t ride in, therefore thenumbers were meaningless statistics.

If we wanted to, we could say that 37×3=111 vs. the 70 fatalities thatactually occurred. That would indicate a 37% decrease in helmetless deathsfrom 2003 to 2004.

Hmmmm…?

Jeff Harris – ABATE of PA – State Public Relations Officer

S&S ANNOUNCES DEALER HIGHLIGHT ON WEB SITE– LA CROSSE, WI (June 2, 2005) S&S Cycle is pleased to announce that two dealers, DOUGZ Custom Paint and Fabrication and J&P Cycles, are featured dealers in the Dealer Center at www.sscycle.com .

DOUGZ Custom Paint and Fabrication of La Crosse, Wisconsin was the first dealer to be highlighted and the current highlight is J&P Cycles of Anamosa, Iowa . Viewers will have the opportunity to learn about these and other dealers through this service and S&S is proud to be associated with so many professional customers.

An electronic submission form can be filled out by dealers wishing to be considered. The web site for this form is http://www.sscycle.com/iframes/login.php – simply enter the Dealer Area for directions. Previous highlights will be archived for continued viewing in the future.

“Since our dealership has been featured on the S&S website, our DOUGZ.com traffic has increased 23%. Being the first highlighted dealer on the S&S site is a thrill for us as we are not as well known as many other custom shops across the globe. We are honored by the opportunity to be aligned with the greatest company in the V-Twin industry,” said Doug Wozney , owner of DOUGZ Custom Paint and Fabrication.

STURGIS RUN 2005 FOR THE CRAZY HORSE MONUMENT–Is the Run To Sturgis from Phoenix still happening????Do you know when YOU will be at the Full Throttle???Charlie Brechtel would like to be there to play the 5-Ball song he wrote about you.

He is not looking to be paid for it. He wants to do it for you. It would have to be when he is not busy playing at the Buffalo Chip or somewhere else and also work it out with the owners of Full Throttle.

–Rogue

Of course it’s happening. And I’ll run it down every week in the news. Tomorrow we’re designing fliers and will have them in Irvine on Saturday at the HOT BIKE Super Show. Check it out below and sign up for the ride.–Bandit

I’ll give you a brief rundown: The charity efforts are to support the Crazy Horse Monument in the Black Hills. We leave from Phoenix on Wednesday the 3rd of August and ride along warm twisting highways, ducking interstates wherever possible to Durango, Colorado for the night. Then it’s up Thursday morn and down the terrific mountain roads into Aspen, Colorado for the night. Both these towns are knock-outs for terrific restaurants and nightlife. Friday morning we cut a dusty trail north again into Cheyenne and we’re almost home. Saturday we meander up killer roads into the Badlands and Deadwood, but we won’t stop until we reach the Full Throttle Saloon for our first party of the Rally.

Each day will cover 250-300 miles so we’ll roll into town in time to hang out by the pool, hit the gym, shop in town then have a killer meal.

That’s it, you cover the hotels and your expenses, we make all the arrangements and you make a donation to Crazyhorse.

To get hooked up you need to contact Joerlene, our travel agent and line up hotels. She will have rooms booked from Phoenix to Cheyenne and if you’re not hooked up in Sturgis, she’ll try to help. Her email address is carefreetours@hawaii.rr.com.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN CUSTOM TANK–If you?ve ever wanted to try your hand at custom fabrication, here?s a perfect starting point. Pro-One has just released a collection of WELD YOUR OWN FUEL TANK KITS that provide the perfect baseline for designing and fabricating your own custom gas tank. The kits are sold with components shown including side panels, bottom plates, tunnel, brackets and even a pop-up custom cap. Available in 3 styles, Frankentank, Tear Drop and Dagger Style, the kits can be modified and altered to your personal taste and requirements. Retail on for the WELD YOUR OWN TANK KITS is $549.95. For complete details call 800-884-4173 visit www.pro-one.com.

PAUGHCO?S RETRO-COFFIN–Paughco?s newest line of Old School style chopper gas tanks really aren?t new at all. They?ve been making them and thousands of other traditional CHOPPER components since 1968! Upgrades for late model screw in caps and the addition of larger capacity models are the only things that have changed. Otherwise these are the same COFFIN TANKS that along with PAUGHCO?S renowned MUSTANG tank, ruled back in the wild 60?s and 70?s. Fabricated from 12 gauge steel, the tank shown here carries 2.5 gallons and measures 21″ L x 11 ?” W x 8″ H. Paughco COFFINS are fit with 3/8 petcock bung on the left side and feature a low tunnel. Tanks come with mounting hardware shown and are 100% American Made. This particular style is offered in 2, 2 ?, 3.8, 4, 4.25 and 5 gallon capacities. For complete details call 775-246-5738 or catch the complete Paughco line of traditional and contemporary CHOPPER accessories at www.paughco.com

DAYTONA BEACH GOOD COP GONE BAD ROGUE REPORT — A former Edgewater police officer will get a different prosecutor when he faces a new trial for a shooting death during an early-morning fight.However, 45-year-old Ronald Robbins won’t get a prosecutor from a different judicial circuit, said Circuit Judge Julianne Piggotte, who ruled Wednesday that Robbins doesn’t have enough legal ground to bar other attorneys who work in the local circuit under State Attorney John Tanner.

Robbins’ attorney, Paul Kwilecki Jr., argued Wednesday that the new trial on his second-degree-murder charge should be handled by a different circuit because local prosecutors mishandled the first trial and prejudiced the jury.Though Kwilecki’s request was denied, he was relieved to know that the local prosecutor who handled the first trial, Assistant State Attorney Bryan Feigenbaum, won’t be handling the new trial. The homicide division of the State Attorney’s Office will prosecute.However, the motion heard Wednesday was the latest in a case full of bizarre twists.

Robbins, who served on the Edgewater Police Department from 1987 to 2002, was convicted in May 2003 of the shooting death of 22-year-old Jason Starkey. According to records, Starkey and Robbins fought outside a Daytona Beach dry-cleaning business about 4:50 a.m. Sept. 22, 2002.Starkey was killed from a single gunshot wound to the back, and during the trial Robbins argued that the shooting happened in self-defense.Starkey was a murder suspect in the death of a cross-dressing male prostitute, and Robbins’ former lover was acquitted of charges she tried to have Feigenbaum killed.

The 5th District Court of Appeal overturned Robbins’ guilty verdict in December, ruling that Robbins didn’t get a fair trial.

The appellate court ruled that Feigenbaum got improper testimony during the trial and made improper remarks during closing arguments for which the trial judge should have declared a mistrial.

The improper testimony and the improper remarks focused on whether Robbins didn’t mention to police that Starkey had a knife. Such remarks by a prosecutor are prohibited because Robbins has a right to remain silent, the appellate court ruled.

–byLudmilla Lelis Orlando Sentinel

–from Rogue http:// http://www.bikerrogue.com

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG, the California wildflowers are blooming and it?s snowing Butterflies. It?s days like today you wish you could call everyone you know and tell them to come sit with you and enjoy one of Mother Natures most fragile creatures just waking up from it?s winter slumber. As I sat outside and watched thousands of them float along with the Santa Ana winds, I knew I had to get back to my desk to do the news. But I couldn?t help stealing a few moments to just enjoy the sun and the butterflies. Then the reality of our fast-paced society brought my tranquil moment to a halt as I realized most of the butterflies were smashing in to the hordes of trucks racing down my street. Oh well, it was nice for a few precious moments.

I got back to work and here is your news?Layla

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK–Why waste time cleaning spills when you can prevent them? Fast Funnel? disposable funnels are the simple, convenient, and environmentally friendly new way to pour. This unique, patent pending product is one of the most innovative approaches to assist in pouring in years, and offers several advantages over more traditional funnel products.

These disposable funnels come folded flat in handy 3-packs so a funnel is always available where you need one?when you need one. Fast Funnel is easy to use; simply tear the top funnel from the header, pop open and they?re ready. When you?re done there?s no spills and no clean up to worry about? just throw the used funnel away. And since you always have a new funnel ready for use, cross- contamination is eliminated. Made of coated, heavy grade paper stock, they can be used with virtually any liquid or powder and are designed to fit a wide variety of openings. Keep them in your saddlebag, toolbox, or pocket so you have them where you need them?when you need them. At the shop or on the road, these handy funnels have dozens of uses and are sure to be welcomed by anyone involved in motorcycling.

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COMMITEE REJECTS MOTORCYCLE HELMET BILL– AUGUSTA, Maine — A strong majority of a legislative committee has voted to kill a bill to make motorcycle helmets mandatory in Maine, decreasing its chances of passage after it reaches the House and Senate.

Nine members of the Transportation Committee voted Thursday to reject the bill, while three voted to recommend its passage. One member went with a third alternative, to make helmets mandatory until a motorcyclist turns 21.

Organized motorcyclists have helped to keep Maine a no-helmet state for years. The current bill is the first of its kind in the state since 1989. State law does require helmets for passengers under 15 and motorcyclists with only a learner’s permit or operators who have had their motorcycle license for less than a year.Proponents cite a rising number of motorcycle deaths in recent years as justification for a helmet law.

Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com

NEW FROM JOKER MACHINE–Joker Machine?s new ?3-D? open belt drive covers

Spice up your BDL or Primo/Rivera open belt drive and make your bike really stand out from the pack in the process.

Made to directly bolt on to BDL drives as-is, or can be attached to Primo/Rivera drives with our special adapter plate and spacing standoffs.

All hardware necessary for installation is included.

Available with the Joker, Hot Head or 7-Out logos made to Joker?s world-famous engraving standards.

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? Adapter plate necessary for Primo/Rivera Brute IV and Brute V applications.

Retail price is $359.95 and the Primo Rivera adapters retail for $49.95

See your local Drag Specialties dealer or log on to http://www.jokermachine.com for more information.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU RIDE:SURVEY FINDS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HARLEYAND SPORT BIKE RIDERS GO BEYOND BIKE TYPE–Both Dig Body Art But Harley Riders More Likely to Wear What They Ride, Says America’s Top Motorcycle Insurer
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio – What can you tell about a person by the kind of motorcycle they ride? Plenty, according to a recent countrywide online survey conducted by The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the number one seller of motorcycle insurance in the U.S. The survey finds interesting differences – and similarities – between Harley-Davidson riders and those who ride sport bikes.

For example, everyone knows that Harley riders wear their passion for biking on their sleeve? literally. The survey finds Harley riders are three times more likely than those who ride sport bikes to own clothing or artwork that displays the brand of motorcycle they ride (93 percent versus 30 percent, respectively). Harley riders are also more likely to have body art such as tattoos and piercings (52 percent versus 40 percent).

The survey also finds that Harley riders are more likely than those who ride sport bikes to plan rides around where they’ll eat (32 percent versus 23 percent). Sport bike riders are three times more likely to eat at fast-food restaurants (18 percent versus six percent), while riders of Harleys are nearly four times more likely to pick restaurants with the nicest looking waiters/waitresses (11 percent versus three percent).

“At Progressive, many of us involved in our motorcycle business are riders, too, and this survey was a fun, tongue-in-cheek way of getting to know more about our fellow bikers,” says Rick Stern, a rider for more than 15 years and one of Progressive’s motorcycle product managers. “Motorcycle insurance is a very specialized product, and you never know what bit of information may lead to the next insurance innovation.”

The survey confirms that both rider groups have much in common, too. For example, both say “freedom” is the number one reason they ride. And though sport bikes are commonly known as “crotch-rockets” or “road-rippers,” only six percent of those who ride them say they do so for “speed” while fewer than one percent of Harley riders say the same. Both groups listed the same top excuses for justifying a quick ride: running errands, testing the engine and visiting friends.Progressive’s survey also finds that ninety-five (95) percent of all riders acknowledge their fellow bikers while riding. Waving is the preferred method of acknowledgement (37 percent), although Harley riders are nearly twice as likely to acknowledge other riders by pointing two fingers down (29 percent versus 16 percent). Harley riders are six times more likely to only acknowledge those riding the same style bike (18 percent versus three percent).

Additional survey results include:
? An overwhelming majority of riders (88 percent) donate time or money to charities. Two-thirds of Harley riders (67 percent) and one-third of those who ride sport bikes (33 percent) participate in at least one charity ride each year.
? Sixty-nine (69) percent of all riders daydream at work each day about riding their bike.
? Eighteen (18) percent of all riders call in sick to work at least once a year to go riding.
? Women prefer to ride with their significant other (58 percent), while men choose to ride with their friends (63 percent).
? Adding custom parts that enhance the look of their bikes was the number one choice for Harley riders (73 percent), while adding performance equipment was the top choice for those who ride sport bikes (44 percent).

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, ranks third in the nation for auto insurance based on premiums written and provides drivers with competitive rates and 24/7, in-person and online service. The products and services of the Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies are marketed directly to consumers by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE and online at progressivedirect.com through the Progressive DirectSM brand. The Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies offers insurance through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies that market their products and services through the Drive Insurance from ProgressiveSM brand. For more information, go to http://www.driveinsurance.com. The Common Shares of the Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at NYSE:PGR. More information can be found at http://www.progressive.com.

Did You Know
According to a survey by The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies

Daydreaming At Work
Sixty-nine (69) percent of all bikers daydream at work each day about riding their bike. Harley-Davidson riders are more likely than those who ride sport bikes to spend over an hour daydreaming (13 percent versus eight percent, respectively).

Unmarried riders are nearly twice as likely as married riders to spend more than an hour a day at work daydreaming about riding their bike, (17 percent versus nine percent).

Time In The Saddle
Harley riders are more likely than sport bikers to ride four or more hours a week (62 percent versus 41 percent).

The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance
Harley riders are more likely than sport bike riders to spend more than five hours a week maintaining and cleaning their bikes (seven percent versus three percent).

Who Needs The House When I Have My Harley?
Those who ride Harleys are more likely than those who ride sport bikes to say their motorcycle is their most valuable possession (five percent versus one percent).

Spending Extra Cash
Harley riders are more likely than riders of sport bikes to spend their disposable income on something for their motorcycles (32 percent versus 22 percent, respectively). On the other hand, sport bike riders are more likely to use disposable income to buy something for their significant others (46 percent versus 39 percent).

The first thing women riders will do with disposable income is buy a gift for their kids (40 percent), while men will first buy something for their significant other (43 percent).

Street Saluting
Ninety-five (95) percent of all riders acknowledge other bikers while riding. Waving is the preferred method of acknowledgement (37 percent), although Harley riders are nearly twice as likely to acknowledge other riders by pointing two fingers down (29 percent versus 16 percent).

Harley riders are six times more likely to only acknowledge those riding the same style bike (18 percent versus three percent), while sport bike riders are four times more likely than Harley riders to not acknowledge other riders at all (nine percent versus two percent).

Live to Ride, Ride to Give
Eighty-eight (88) percent of all riders donate time or money to charities. However, riders of sport bikes are nearly twice as likely as Harley riders not to give to charity in any way (17 percent versus nine percent).

Two-thirds of Harley riders (67 percent) and one-third of those who ride sport bikes (33 percent) participate in at least one charity ride each year.

Time Well Spent
Of all sport bike riders, men are slightly more likely than women to donate money to charity (56 percent versus 53 percent), while women are more likely than men to donate their time (22 percent versus 37 percent).

Customizing? Their Bodies
Harley riders are also more likely than those who ride sport bikes to have body art such as tattoos and piercings (52 percent versus 40 percent)

Wearing What You Ride
Harley riders are three times more likely than riders of sport bikes to own clothing or artwork that displays the brand of motorcycle they ride (93 percent versus 30 percent).

Live To Ride, Ride To Eat
Harley riders are more likely than those who ride sport bikes to plan rides around where they’ll eat (32 percent versus 23 percent)

Sport bike riders are three times more likely to eat at fast-food restaurants (18 percent versus six percent), while Harley riders are nearly four times more likely to pick restaurants with the nicest looking waiters/waitresses (11 percent versus three percent).

Shop-aholics
When asked what they like to do besides ride, Harley riders are more likely than riders of sport bikes to say “cook” (40 percent versus 35 percent); sport bike riders are more likely to say “shop” (30 percent versus 24 percent).

Couch Potato Potato Potato
When asked what they like to do in their spare time besides ride, 70 percent of Harley riders and 69 percent of those who ride sport bikes say watch television. Sport bike riders are slightly more likely than Harley riders to work out at a gym (29 percent versus 23 percent).

The Extreme Sport Of Bowling???????
When asked which sports they like to watch on television, sport bike riders are twice as likely as Harley riders to watch extreme sports (31 percent versus 15 percent, respectively). They are also nearly two times more likely to watch bowling (nine percent versus five percent).

“Motorcycle Time” Rides Over “Kid Time”
Harley riders are twice as likely to spend one to five hours a week taking care of their bike than they are to spend the same amount of time with their kids (58 percent versus 24 percent).

Forty-nine (49) percent of sport bike riders spend one to five hours a week riding – more than three times the percentage of those who spend that much time with their kids (14 percent).

Gender Says A Lot
Women prefer to ride with their significant other most often (58 percent), while men prefer riding with their friends (63 percent).

It’s A Group Thang
Women are more likely than men to ride in a group (35 percent versus 25 percent).

When asked with whom they ride most often, 55 percent of sport bike riders say their friends, compared to 44 percent of Harley riders. Thirty-nine (39) percent of Harley riders say they ride most often with their significant other, compared to 33 percent of those who ride sport bikes.

Style Over Performance
Most riders buy extras for their bike (86 percent). Harley riders are twice as likely to spend more than $1,000 a year on extras for their bike (24 percent versus 12 percent).

Adding custom parts that enhance the look of their bikes was the number one choice for Harley riders (73 percent), while adding performance equipment was the top choice for those who ride sport bikes (44 percent).

Top 3 Reasons Riders Like To Ride
Harley Riders Sport Bike Riders
1. Freedom (83 percent) 1. Freedom (81 percent)
2. Feel wind in hair/on face (10 percent) 2. Feel wind in hair/on face (nine percent)
3. Travel (four percent) 3. Speed (six percent)

Top 5 Excuses Used To Go Riding
Harley and Sport Bike Riders
1. Run an errand
2. Test the engine
3. Visit a friend
4. Get something to eat
5. Dry their hair

Best Flick An “Easy” Choice
Both Harley and sport bike riders say “Easy Rider” is their favorite motorcycle movie (51 percent and 27 percent).

Born To Ride, Not To Watch
The motorcycle movie least liked by Harley riders is “On Any Sunday,” while the movies least liked by those who ride sport bikes are “Born to Ride” and “The Wild One” (tie).

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Held in Stuart, Florida in April of this year, the second of two Shovelhead shows held within a five year span went over so well that people are clamoring for another!

Produced by our own Katmandu and the friends of Linda Madernini, whose husband Bruce passed away way too soon, brought together over 500 people, raised over $5500 dollars and had 54 entries in the Shovelhead Only show ring.

Bikers, real chopper and antique freaks, came from all over South and Central Florida. Buster came up from Homestead however, he didn’t win the Blonde. He brought along a glorious red Flathead and his own black and white early sixties stocker. There were limited classes, stock and custom for FLH and FXE, chopper and naturally, Rat.

The biggest class and majority of the bikes in the ring were the FLH stockers like Buster’s. Man, it was a hard show to win and even harder to judge. However, the judges had résumé’s of their own and definably knew what they were looking at. Senior bike builder and top Grampa in these parts, Lou Falcigno stepped up and was eager to do his bit. Nicky Bootz, former wrench and Wildman of Choppers Inc, came down from Melbourne and brought along a bud, another shop owner, Wayne. These three guys had the difficult task of awarding trophies to the phenomenal motorcyclists in the parking lot.

People arrived early, stayed late and one of those was the ‘66 ice blue and white Best of Show sled. The grand dame of Shovelheads tore up the competition and turned everyone’s heads. Owners were just happy to place in this show since there were only 18 trophies, first through third places, and one for best Rat!That honor went to a mixed up bondo gray and blue beast originally from Pennsylvania and riding in with the Melbourne tribe. The event was graced with the presence of Smitty, SPIRAT owner and old cool biker dude on his funky rigid Knucklehead.

Door prizes took over on hour and half to give out with the guy in the wheel chair taking the USA leather jacket, donated by Nextran MACK Truck Center where Bruce was a parts manager. The Blonde and the Squirrel did an exceptional job of selling door prize tickets that everyone wanted to chip in for. You gotta watch the little women! They got the money!

The food concession, organized by Debbie Ritchie and Tony Hymes, co-workers of Linda’s, and manned by son-in-law Mighty Mike raised over a thousand dollars in sales and gave away more than a few free beers with the lunch plate. Bruce’s daughter Marina was 7 months pregnant and flipped plates and potato salad, as the lines remained constant all day.

The bar hosting the event was our second choice, since Shea’s pulled out after property management disputes. Cruiser’s has changed ownership again and new owners Tim Blakslee and Julian Copsley were more than overwhelmed at the attendance. The bar left us down by not getting a special event permit for the event with months of in-touch preparation.

When the City of Stuart PD showed up, they had a lengthy telephone conversation with Tim and left the bar. However, they harassed the two vendors we had and closed them both down due to not having City of Stuart Occupational Licenses to sell a product. We had to sacrifice two of our own for the good of the fundraiser. This was a bummer in the beginning, a debasement for Katmandu who thought the bar was on the same page and later proved to all of us that you don’t need shopping when there’s motorcycle heritage, tradition and artwork to look at.

The show was a way for us to send our brother Bruce off, to blaze across the universe, after a nasty six-month battle with pericardial cancer. It was a way to shower Linda with love after the loss of her soul mate, her best friend and husband of 31 years. It is the original grounds of all benefits. It’s about back to our roots, to be there, in sickness and in health, with or without bands or vendors, to raise a rebel yell and send a brother home to the silently beautiful cloud canyons of Harley Heaven.

We’re going to miss Bruce’s mellow presence and moral support for all biker community events from the AOA to the Tattoo shows in these parts. He rode above us this day, kept the rains away and smoked the day away with great bikes, great people and lots and lots of donations, the generous form of our own brotherly love.

The family has set up a contribution fund through the Common Ground Vineyard Church. Bruce loved the outdoors, an avid salt water fisherman, so its only fitting for a Bruce Madernini Children’s Camp Fund where monies will help send an inner city kid to summer camp. You can send a donation to CGV Church at 600 Atlantic Ave. Ft Pierce, Fl. 34950

Ironically, Bruce’s own 1980 FLH dressed in original blue on blue paint took home the People’s Choice award at the last show in 2000. That event was for a local halfway house director, also struck with cancer. This show surpassed all and any expectations!

Katmandu would like to thank everyone who came and everyone who participated in the show process. It was for the local boys, the character and foundation in all we do every day.ALL the local motorcycle shops donated a door prize and many more were brought to the event by people whose lives had been touched by Bruce and Linda. ALL those who came, went away touched by Bruce and Linda, their enduring love of the biker lifestyle, especially those old coots on old scoots!

Linda leaned in and said someone approached her and said“I didn’t know your husband but looking around, I wish I had.”Godspeed to you all on your vintage iron. Shovelheads continue to rule.

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HUFFY IS HITTING THE ROAD WITH WEST COAST CHOPPERS — BRINGING TO MARKET THE BADDEST AND BOLDEST BIKE TO SWEEP THE STREETS OF AMERICA.
Miamisburg, OH Jan 25, 2005 – HUFFY CORPORATION (OTC:HUFC) Huffy announced it has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with one of the foremost authorities, and celebrities on two wheels, West Coast Choppers and Jesse James.

Under this agreement, Huffy will begin to roll out a whole new breed of bicycle. Designed by the man himself, Jesse James, the West Coast Chopper Bikes have arrived at Wal-Mart Stores across the country in time for spring. Huffy and West Coast Choppers will begin releasing additional custom designed models to all retail partners creating one of the hottest bicycle line-ups to ever hit the market. Each bike is handcrafted and designed with the same flair, fuel and funk for which Jesse and WCC are synonymous.

“We’ve built our reputation on doing things our own way,” says Jesse. “Every day is filled with crazy new ideas, countless hours of shaping and polishing metal until it becomes our signature mark. The minute a finished chopper rolls out of our garage and we take it on that first ride, man you feel like a kid all over again. Every kid dreams of some day riding a West Coast Chopper. Now they can!”

“We’re not just re-inventing the wheel. We’re smashing it to pieces. Bending shredded piles of fenders and frames and welding them into bikes that we dreamed of as kids – thick, mean, street machines,” adds Jesse. “The way they should be.”

Supported by a dynamic and multi-faceted Public Relations campaign, strategically timed product placement and cross- over support through endorsement opportunities on some of the hottest daytime and evening television programming, Jesse and Huffy will continue to blaze a trail of success no matter where the road turns; proving that the Huffy brand is as strong as ever – East Coast to West Coast.

New Models Include All-New VRSCR Street Rod, 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy and Sportster 883R–
MILWAUKEE (January 24, 2005) ? Harley-Davidson expands its model offerings with an all-new 2006 VRSCR Street Rod, a big bore 15th Anniversary Edition 2005 Fat Boy and dirt track-inspired 2005 Sportster 883R.

?Custom motorcycles are our passion,? said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson director of marketing, motorcycle product development. ?That passion inspired the styling and performance of these three motorcycles, which reflect the spirit of Harley-Davidson.?

Each of the newest Harley-Davidson motorcycles carves its own niche while remaining true to the heritage of its respective model family. And each provides an unmistakable statement of individual style.

Highlights of the 2006 VRSCR Street Rod:
The roadster-inspired VRSCR Street Rod sets a new standard and a bold direction for the VRSC family combining style and performance in equal measure. The newest member of the VRSC family is decidedly more aggressive with its upright riding position, inverted front forks, 40-degree lean angle, 1130cc Revolution V-Twin engine and tuned suspension.

Highlights of the 2005 15th Anniversary Edition FLSTFI Fat Boy:
For 15 years the Fat Boy has ruled the heavyweight cruiser class by blending classic hardtail styling with a heart-pounding counter-balanced V-Twin engine. The 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy commemorates the model?s journey with an extra helping of chrome, performance and style.
Its signature solid disc wheels have been chromed, making a visual statement that?s as powerful as it is custom. The two color options?Vivid Black and Brilliant Silver, a nod to the original color introduced in 1990?are complemented by a matched paint scheme on its counter-balanced V-Twin motor. A 24K gold-plated tank emblem and unique Badlander-inspired, double-stitched seam seat, gold striped air cleaner cover, timer cover and ignition switch plate are unique custom treatments.

Driving that point home is a big bore, fuel-injected 1550cc Twin Cam 95 engine producing 87.1-ft.-lbs. of torque at 4000 rpm. It?s counterbalanced and solid-mounted to deliver the Softail?s tightly-framed, timeless style and strong roll-on power with just the right amount of feedback to the rider. The 15th Anniversary Fat Boy will be available until June 2005, while supplies last.

Highlights of the 2005 Sportster XL883R:
The Sportster XL883R pays tribute to the famed Harley-Davidson XR dirt track racers with eye-catching, race-inspired styling elements. Most noticeable are the blacked-out Evolution powertrain and race-ready 883R graphics on the classic, orange 3.3-gallon fuel tank.
A staggered shorty dual exhaust system and dual front disc brakes reflect the 883R?s competitive DNA. Blacked-out components like fork sliders, headlamp eyebrow, handlebars, air cleaner cover and rear shock springs enhance its distinctive style and make it a fun bike to ride.
Like all 2005 model year Sportsters, the 883R offers uncompromised comfort and handling thanks to its redesigned-in-2004 Evolution engine that?s rubber-mounted to a stronger, more rigid frame.

Motorcyclists have Capitol idea–
Riders lobby for changes to law on helmet wear, insurance coverage
By JEFFREY GILBERT
AUSTIN – The roar of motorcycles outside the Texas Capitol on Monday was matched by the cheers of hundreds of leather-clad riders inside.Since then, five states ? Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas and Pennsylvania ? relaxed their motorcycle helmet requirements, according to the NCSL.

The bikers, who stood and yelled loud and long when they were introduced to House members, were in town to push for several changes to current laws involving motorcyclists.

“We elected these officials,” said Bill Walker, a rider from Irving. “We came down to make sure they know that they are working for us. We sent them here.”The riders came to Austin to urge lawmakers to repeal provisions in Texas’ current helmet law that say riders over age 21 are not required to wear a helmet as long as they have a $10,000 insurance policy or have taken a rider safety training course.

Opponents complain that police officers and judges across the state don’t know the law, resulting in riders who meet those requirements getting tickets anyway.

“We have been working on getting this changed for years,” said Sputnik, chair of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association, who does not use a last name.Sputnik said it is especially a problem in smaller towns, where the laws are not as well-known. He said if the amendments are not repealed this session, riders will start filing civil lawsuits against the state claiming infringement on their civil rights.

“They can’t be giving us tickets when we are legal,” he said.Other riders said the choice to wear a helmet should be entirely up to each rider and the legislators shouldn’t have anything to say about it.

“Helmets can be dangerous, too,” said Adolf Aguirre, a rider from Austin. “You can’t hear. You can get whiplash.”

Several of the riders said the insurance requirement is pointless because after an accident, many insurance companies refuse to pay because riding a motorcycle is considered a “hazardous act.”

“If we get drunk and pile up our cars, insurance is going to cover us even though it is illegal to drink and drive,” said Wesley Brown, a rider in Austin. “But they won’t cover us.”

Sputnik said his group also wants to get a bill passed to force insurance companies to cover motorcycle riders. He said the association has not found a legislator to sponsor that yet.

“Last session, we tried this and couldn’t even get a committee hearing,” he said. “So we want to work with the head of the insurance committee to cover all of our bases first.”

The riders also are lobbying for a “failure to yield” law. The current fine is anywhere from $25 to $100 if a driver fails to yield the right of way and causes a wreck that results in serious bodily injury to another driver. Riders claim motorcyclists get hurt more in such situations and that drivers often leave the scene.

Sputnik said his association is asking for the fine to be increased to $500, with the money going into a safety and awareness fund. Also, the group wants a 90-day driver’s license suspension for the first offense and a one-year suspension for the second offense.Riders in several Texas cities also are fighting to get motorcycle crossing signs put up on streets and highways.

“They put up signs for ducks and deer but not for bikers,” said Bert Brown, a rider from San Antonio. “They even have them for turtles, but not for us.”

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ALMONDS–A tour bus driver drives with a bus full of seniors down a highway when a little old lady taps him on his shoulder. She offers him a handful of almonds, which he gratefully munches up.

After about 15 minutes, she taps him on his shoulder again and gives him another handful of almonds. She repeats this gesture about eight times.

The ninth time, he asks the little old lady why she doesn’t eat the almonds herself; whereupon she replies it’s not possible because her old teeth won’t allow her to chew the nuts.

“Then, why do you buy them?” he asks puzzled, whereupon the old lady answers:

“I just love the chocolate around them.”

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Police search for ‘Biker MD’ repair truck–SAN RAMON – Police are trying to find out what happened to a 28-foot-long step-van truck outfitted with all the machinery and tools to perform motorcycle repairs.

Tom Mueller, owner-operator of the San Ramon-based Biker MD, told police his truck was stolen sometime between 9:30 p.m. Monday and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday from a lot behind the Outpost Casino on San Ramon Valley Boulevard.

The 1983 truck, a reconditioned former Mac Tools delivery truck, contained some $30,000 in tools and machines to do a wide range of motorcycle repairs. The truck was designed to bring the services to the customers, Mueller said; several East Bay police departments that use motorcycles were clients, he said. Biker MD officially started business in August.

“We’re guessing the people who stole the truck are motorcyclists who want to set up their own shop,” said Mueller, a 16-year San Ramon resident. The timing of the theft was bad, too, he said; Spring is when bikers typically start getting out more, joining clubs, making long touring rides.

“This has really screwed up my life,” he said.

Anyone with information about the truck’s theft can call Sgt. Bani Kollo at the San Ramon Police Department at 925-973-2702.

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State liquor board weighs Hudson club’s fate–
By DENNIS SHAUGHNESSEY, MediaNews
CONCORD Town officials say it’s a magnet for motorcycle gangs, but the owner of The Zone Entertainment Complex in Hudson says he is just trying to run an honest business.

The State Liquor Commission is deciding whether to revoke the club’s license. Investigators say the place is a hangout for Hell’s Angels and they accuse former employees of instigating a double shooting between rival bikers who wandered into the club in August. Police say shutting down The Zone would improve public safety.

In pleading the case for his license, Zone owner David Daigneault said, “We haven’t had one gang member come in since the shooting.”

“For the past several months The Zone has been a quiet establishment,” Whitney said. “He is a contentious, faithful man whose livelihood is at stake.”

Gendron said his department responded to The Zone 34 times since the club opened in January 2004. Some of those calls were the results of what he called “directed patrols,” in which officers were instructed to enter the club and determine if intoxicated patrons were being served alcohol.

Daigneault pleaded with the commission to give him another chance to prove his trustworthiness.

The commission is expected to make a decision within the next three weeks.

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