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ZIPPER’S 2004-UP XL PUSHROD COVER CONVERSION KITS–Five speed Sportster? and Buell? engines require that you remove the cylinder heads and take off the one-piece pushrod covers to get to the pushrods, greatly complicating pushrod adjustments for tuning or maintenance when adjustable pushrods have been installed. This pushrod cover kit permits access to the pushrods using special billet adaptors that allow the use of telescoping pushrod covers. Includes twin billet aluminum bases with special seals for the front and rear cylinders that replace the factory pushrod tube lower retainers. A full telescoping pushrod cover kit is included. The twin bases can be purchased separately if desired.

See your favorite dealer or contact:

FLH AND V-ROD WIDE TIRE KITS NOW AT MC ADVANTAGES–MC Advantages’ impressive line of wide tire kits has gained even more girthwith the addition of a new 200mm Wide Tire Kit for FLH and a 240mm Wide TireKit for V-Rod?. Made by Fat Baggers, Inc., this bolt-on kit turns averagelooking FLH & V-Rod models into muscular monsters with road-hugging power.

Each 200mm FLH Wide Tire kit comes with chrome or black powdercoatedswingarm, rear axle and spacers, primed fiberglass fender, a Metzler 200mmtire, stainless steel brackets, transmission offset and installationhardware. Options for the kit include a 18.5″ x 5.5″ billet FBI wheel,detachable tourpack mounts, luggage rack filler strips, license plate mountand pre-’04, 1.125″ belt upgrade.

Each 240mm V-Rod wide tire kit comes with swingarm, front pivot axle, rearaxle and spacers, 18″ x 8.5″ rear wheel, a Metzler 240mm tire, frontsprocket hub, inner fender, license plate mount and hardware. Contact MCAdvantages for complete details at 800-726-9620 or research online atwww.mcadvantages.com .

MC Advantages is a distributor of high-performance V-Twin parts based inGrimes, Iowa, serving dealers in the U.S. and abroad. MC Advantagesdistributes many brands including: S&S Cycle, Martin Bros., Spyke, Stampede,Prowler, Bulletpr?f, D&M Custom Cycle, Progressive Suspension, K&N, TFI,Rivera Engineering/Primo, Edelbrock, Russell, Platinum Air Suspension, MetalMotorsports, Nitrous Express and many more.

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

BIKERNET READER REVIEW–m8 have a look at my sit and sine the bookyour site is f*#king good.top shit.

–sharppy
http://www.12gagekustoms.com.au
“12gage” 12gage@12gagekustoms.com.au

Anarchy frame from Northside Choppers– ‘ANARCHY’, the new frame from Northside Choppers, is boldly styled and designed for a 330-series tire. Fabricated from 1-3/8in tube, the overall specification has a 7in stretch in the backbone, but with nothing in the downtube and a neck rake angle of 45-degrees. It also features a 2in dropseat. Rear axle is 1in diameter, behind covers for a ‘hidden’ arrangement. Installation will require a 1in offset sprocket for the transmission (to be ordered separately).

Anarchy is available in both rigid and Softail-style configurations. Softail-style frames are supplied with the pivot, spacer tube and all necessary hardware. Northside Choppers will soon be offering frames with the capacity for the latest 360-series tires.

NORTHSIDE CHOPPERS
Northlake, Illinois, USA
Tel: 708 345 8550
Fax: 708 410 0122
E-mail: nschoppers@aol.com

BIKERS ARE NEVER DOWN FOR LONG–Here’s me, and I had a broken back,,,HA HA nice little lady.Heres my new bike, love it.. My first WIGGLE motor.. damn nice…

–Skooter, S.D.

BIKERNET ASTROLOGY STUDY, WORLD MAY END– Watch for Mars, August 27. The Red Planet is about to be spectacular! This month and next, Earth is catching up with Mars in an encounter thatwill culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in recordedhistory.

The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Due to theway Jupiter’s gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers canonly be certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth in the Last 5,000years, but it may be as long as 60,000 years before it happens again.

Theencounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within34,649,589 miles of Earth, and will be next to the moon, the brightestobject in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look aslarge as the full moon to the naked eye. Mars will beeasy to spot.

At the beginning of August it will rise in the east at 10p.m.and reach its azimuth at about 3 a.m. By the end of August when the twoplanets are closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its highestpoint in the sky at 12:30a.m. That’s pretty convenient to see somethingthat no human being has seen in recorded history.

So, mark your calendarat the beginning of August to see Mars grow progressively brighter andbrighter throughout the month. Share this with your children andgrandchildren. NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN

–from Ray Russell

BIKERNET READER NEEDS PARTS–In the following article; http://www.bikernet.com/garage/PageViewer.asp?PageID=75 it shows adapters for the bushings to adapt the inner and outer primary covers from 89 to 93 to post 94. The items for the inner primary are #8 and #9 in picture http://www.bikernet.com/news/images/PhotoID6815.jpg. For the outer primary it is #6 in http://www.bikernet.com/news/images/PhotoID6817.jpg.

Who is the supplier of these? Can not find part numbers in any suppliers book.

–GARRETT DOLAN
mailto:gdolan@teamindustrialservices.com
Team Industrial Services
750 Davistown Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-0403 Telephone
(206) 350-8956 Primary Fax

NEW LINE OF KICKSTANDS–Camarillo, CA, August 15, 2005, Image Motorcycle Products has released a new line of Kickstands featuring a sleek, straight shaft with sculpted detailing at the kicker. IMP Kickstands are cast in aerospace quality stainless steel, heat treated and hardened to provide the best motorcycle accessories on the market. We offer a 100% money back guarantee against breakage for life. Kickstands fit Softail/ FL style frames 1936 to current.

For more information contact: Image Motorcycle Products, 918 Calle Portilla, Camarillo, CA 93010
(800) 304-5838,
http://www.imagemotorcycle.com

PHOENIX SEAT MAKER DISCOVERED–I met you a while ago. I am from Arizona, I am a friend of Myron’s of the Billet Bar. I do kustom hand tooled leather seat. Like these pictures. I also did the seat and paint on these bikes

–Rocky
http://www.purekustom.com
Tel:480-924-6866
mailto:rocky1@purekustom.com
Mesa , Az

CELEBRITY EVENTS FOR NELLIS AFB–On Sept. 10th & 11th, 2005, Las Vegas Harley-Davidson and HendersonHarley-Davidson, in association with Nellis AFB, Station Casinos,Budweiser, the Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe, Hawaiian Chopper Magazine, andother great sponsors will hold the 2nd Annual “Celebrity Events forNellis AFB” . (www.phantasymultimedia.com/HD) Join thousand’s ofmotorcyclists and non-motorcyclist alike as we hold this specialfundraising event to benefit Nellis Airmen and their families.

We have amassed an impressive list of celebrities who are donating theirtime to say thanks to our men and women in uniform, and their familiesfor their sacrifice on behalf of a thankful nation. Some of thoseconfirmed are: Medal of Honor Recipient (Vietnam) Col. Roger Donlon,Actor/Musician (Renegade) Branscombe Richmond, Actor (Grizzly Adams) DanHaggerty, Monster Garage’s Big Schwag, Billboard Recording Artist,Guitarist Craig Chaquico, Actor (Total Recall) Michael Gregory, Actor(American Ninja) Michael Dudikoff, Actor (TV Series 4400) CharlesNapier, Actor (Third Watch, Taxi) Joe Lisi, Actor (Sex in City) DavidEigenberg, Actor (Air America) Gary Wood, Actor (Mask, Con Air) DennisBurkley, Custom Bike Builders (Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off) MattHotch, Cole Foster, Jose De Miguel, Hank Young, Scott Long, Mondo, The Count andShannon Aikau of Counts Kustoms, and others…

On Saturday, Sept. 10th,a red carpet event, and staging for the Celebrity Ride will be held atLas Vegas Harley-Davidson on Eastern Ave. Live music will be providedfor your entertainment. A ride fee of $30.00 (and $20.00 forpassengers) is required for the Celebrity Ride (all registered riderswill receive rider credentials and a special celebrity ride pin whilesupplies last). After the Saturday ride to and on Nellis AFB, a concertfeaturing Molly Hatchet will be held at the Sunset Station Hotel &Casino. Tickets are available at $15 each with 100% donated to thecause.

On Sunday, Sept. 11th, Henderson Harley-Davidson will be the place to befor a motorcycle rally. Scheduled are autograph sessions with thecelebrity builders, nine-time US National Motto Trails Champion GeoffAaron, live music, vendors, food & beverage booths, a custom motorcyclecontest (entry fee of $15.00 per bike)with a prize of $300.00 in Harleygift chips per category (judging will be conducted by the celebritybuilders on hand for the event), and other great events. By populardemand, we have added the Celebrity Poker Run on Sunday at our HendersonHarley-Davidson dealership. A registration fee of $25.00 per poker handwill be charged. Winners will be awarded Harley Bucks worth $3,000.00for best hand, $1,500.00 for 2nd best hand, and $500.00 for worst hand.Go to http://www.lvhd.com and visit the events page for registrationinformation. For more information, call Las Vegas Harley-Davidson at702-431-8500.

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A GREAT BIKERNET.COM HISTORY FIND– A team of archaeologists was excavating in Israel when they came upon a cave. Written across the wall of the cave were the following symbols: A woman, a donkey, a shovel, a fish and the Star of David. It was considered a unique find and the writings were said to be at least three thousand years old! The piece of stone was removed, brought to the museum, where archaeologists from around the world came to study the ancient symbols.

They held a huge meeting after months of conferences to discuss the meaning of the marking. The President of the society pointed to first drawing and said: “This is a woman. We can see these people held women in high esteem. You can also tell they were intelligent, as the next symbol is a donkey, so they were smart enough to have animals help them till the soil. The next drawing is a shovel, which means they had tools to help them. Even further proof of their high intelligence is the fish which means that if a famine hit the earth and food didn’t grow, they seek food from the sea.

The last symbol appears to be the Star of David which means they were evidently Hebrews.” The audience applauded enthusiastically.

Then, a little old Jewish man stood up in the back of the room and said, “Idiots, Hebrew is read from right to left…… It says: ‘Holy Mackerel, Dig The Ass On That Woman’

–from Weasel Dave

ESTOK RIDES BUELL TO THUNDERBIKE WIN AT BARBER–Victory Gives Estok Lead in Formula USA Season Points Race.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 14, 2005) – Millville & Wildwood Harley-Davidson/Buell rider David Estok took his Buell Firebolt to victory and put his team into the series points lead at the Formula USA Thunderbike National at Barber Motorsports Park.

Estok was the top qualifier for the event and led from the start of the 14-lap Thunderbike national, but was hounded until the final lap by Hal’s Performance Advantage/Richie Morris Racing rider Dan Bilansky. During the course of the race, Bilansky set a new race lap record of 1:34.004.

“Dan challenged me throughout the race, but I held on in the end for the win,” said Estok. “I’m excited to be on top of the points race with two races remaining.”Bilansky finished second aboard a Buell Firebolt. CAD Cycles rider David Yaakov was third on a Suzuki. Sound Waves/Hal’s Performance Advantage rider Sam Rozynski finished fourth on a Buell Firebolt, followed by Blue Springs Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Walt Sipp, also on a Buell Firebolt. Buell riders claimed four of the top five positions in the race.

After six of eight Formula USA Thunderbike National events, Estok leads the Thunderbike series with 159 points, as Yaakov dropped to second with 149 points. Sam Rozynski is third with 100 points, followed by teammate Joe Rozynski with 99 points. Hal’s Performance Advantage/Richie Morris Racing rider Clint Brotz sits in fifth with 97 points, and Bilansky and Harding Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Bryan Bemisderfer are tied for sixth with 91 points. Seven of the top 10 riders in the points race are aboard Buell motorcycles.

The next event on the Formula USA schedule is Sept. 9-11 at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Ill.The Formula USA National Thunderbike series is a horsepower-to-weight ratio restricted class, open to a variety of production-based motorcycles. Buell-mounted riders compete in the eight-event 2005 Thunderbike series race for a share of the $70,500 contingency fund posted by Buell Motorcycle Company.

To learn more about Buell motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer today and experience the pure streetfighter attitude, style and performance only found on board a Buell. For the Buell dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com.

NEW 2006 IRON & LACE CUSTOM MOTORCYC AND GARAGE GIRLS CALENDARS–2006 Iron & Lace Custom MotorcycleThe 2006 Iron & Lace Custom Motorcycle and Centerfold Model Pinup Model Calendar sponsored by Mikuni Carburetors, Performance Machine and Jardine Performance features the world’s top custom bikes together with sexy centerfold models. Photographed by Jim Gianatsis, Iron & Lace offers a month by month look at the top winning bikes from the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show including Zero Engineering of Japan’s Best of Show winning retro street rod, Jesse Rooke’s Pro Class winning “Rockstar”, and Dreamcraft Studio’s show stopper “Sega”.

Other featured bike builders include World Championship winner Roger Goldammer’s reto Boardtracker, along with Paul Yaffe, Roland Sands, Mike Stafford, Harold Pontarelli, Chica and Russ Mitchell. Pose their bikes with the gorgeous FastDates.com Calendar Angels including Miss Great Britain Nicki Lane, Miss Texas and Hawaiian Tropic International winner Robin Cunningham, and Pet of the Year Zdenka and you’ve got the world’s top motorcycle pinup calendar!

2006 Garage Girls Calendar
The 2006 Garage Girls Pinup Calendar sponsored by Feelin’ Lucky apparel features beautiful models hard at work. “All Killer, No Filler” is the only way to describe the exciting Garage Girls Calendar which always features a close-up look at the beautiful FastDates.com Calendar Angels without the bikes getting in the way! This year’s Angel’s include cover girls Andra Cobb, Chandi Mason and Taylor McKegney.

All FastDates.com Calendars are full color 15 x 15″ spiral bound and printed on heavy dull coated art board.revealing 16 months beginning with September 2005. Calendars are available at you favorite Motorcycle Dealer from leading parts distributors, or order online at http://www.FastDates.com. Order by phone in the USA 1-800 461-1226

To order by mail specify the calendar name, quantity, your name, address, and phone number. Mail with check, money order, Visa/MasterCard info for $16.95 each, plus $6 S&H per US order. International orders should consult the FastDates.com website for ordering information.Mail to: FastDates.com Calendars, 13275 Paxton Street, Arleta, CA 91331

Advanstar’s BooKoo Arenacross Championship SeriesPosts Record Purse and Championship Point Fund–$150,000 Championship Point Fund Plus a $30,000Race Weekend Purse Up for Grabs!

Santa Ana, CA – August 18, 2005 – Advanstar Communications, Inc. – a leading provider of print, event and online media for the powersports, off-road and automotive aftermarket industries – today announced the largest Arenacross championship purse and largest per race payout ever offered in Arenacross racing.

“BooKoo means big, so we are going with the largest purse and point fund in the history of Arenacross right out of the gate,” said Mike Kidd, Arenacross Director for Advanstar. “This further emphasizes our plan to take Arenacross to the level we feel it deserves and sends a strong message to our teams and riders that we will reward them accordingly.”

All BooKoo Arenacross pro racers will have four chances to win a portion of the $30,000 purse each race weekend, with a race format of a 250cc and 125cc main event both Friday and Saturday nights. All pro racers are eligible to compete in both classes. “What this means to our racers is that a bad start or mechanical failure in one race won’t mean they have to go home empty-handed,” said Kidd. “There’s serious cash up for grabs and a big incentive for racers to run the entire series.”

Consistency will also have its rewards throughout the 12-race series as $150,000 will be divided up into four separate overall point funds. The 125cc Champion will take home $5,000, 250cc Champion $5,000, Dash for Cash Champion $7,500 and the BooKoo Arenacross Champion $25,000. For more specific details on the purse and point fund visit www.racearenacross.com.

The BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series kicks off November 4-6, 2005 in Fort Worth and the point fund will be awarded after the final race in Tulsa, February 10-12, 2006.

BERRY WARDLAW SURVIVES CRASH–On the way home to his shop Accurate Engineering in Dothan Alabama,Berry Wardlaw the famous motorcycle engine builder was in a motorcyclewreck and survived even though the 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle hewas riding was totaled.

Berry and I were traveling East on I-90 and had just re-entered theinterstate after getting fuel. We were in the right lane getting up tospeed; he was on the left and me slightly behind him to the right.There was an opening and I watched him move his head slightly to checktraffic as he made the move to the left lane. Just as he made thatmove a tire came out of the trailer in front of us carryingmotorcycles, it did a wobble and settled in the center of the leftlane. The only thing he could do was to try and get around it on theleft and he almost made it. His right floorboard caught the outsideof the tire and sent him into the grass median. He fought to maintaincontrol but the ground was damp and soft, the motorcycle got side waysand went down and I watched it start to flip as I went by.

I stopped as quickly as I could with out getting run over and made myway back to him. Two other riders had stopped to help and numerousothers followed as the vehicle that caused this continued on its way.By the time I reached him he was up and walking. After checking him wechecked the bike, which was sitting on the side of the road with thewheels straight up in the air. He told me to get my camera and takesome pictures as he said “ain’t no one going to believe this”referring to the way the motorcycle had landed.

The carelessness of the A-Hole towing the bike trailer and notsecuring the tire properly almost cost my friend his life. I feel thatBerry’s years of experience riding, which included some flat trackingand riding in the dirt helped him to make the right decisions in a badsituation. He was wearing full leathers and gloves all of which took aserious beating and did their job of protecting his skin. He survivedwith a injured wrist, some bruises and scratches.

The bike was totaled, we had to find a motel, get him a doctor, getthe bike back to Alabama and a host of other problems because ofanother motorcyclist’s carelessness. This was not the first thing weencountered when leaving Sturgis which included a young girl on a cellphone in the left lane doing 10 miles per hour under the limit, theusual truck tire casings, cooler lid tops and even two bags of trashthat we had to s turn to get past, vehicles towing trailers withmotorcycles on them cutting in front of motorcycles causing them tobrake sharply and on and on.

Some of these things we deal with on a daily basis But We Should NotHave To Deal With Other Motorcycle People Doing Them.

–ROGUE

LONE STAR RALLY BIKE SHOW SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM–Hi Bandit, I thought if you had some space in the Thursday new you could give us a little press for the bike show.The Texas National Bike Show in Galveston ,Texas September 30th and Oct 1st at the Galveston Island Convention Center. At this time registration is going strong, we still have space available for vendors as well as show participants, on line registration is available at www.texasnationalbikeshow.com and there is a convenient pay pal option for easy payment. The show will have a variety of vendors including our feature builder Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas, the host for the show is Kent Weeks of Lucky Devil fame , and our esteemed judges are Rick Fairless, Keith Ball and Joe T. Prime Media will award three of the winners a feature in one of the 3 magazines, Hot Bike, Street Chopper and Bike works.

We will have custom trophies for the winners sponsored by Hooters, and gift certificates from Custom Chrome, BDL and a host of other prizes and goodies. There is also a bikini model search sponsored FAME and you can get more details on how to register on the Texas National site as well. So come and check out the Texas National Bike Show during the Lone Star Rally in beautiful Galveston, Texas September 29th thru October 2nd.

BIKERNET REPORTER FROM THE FRONT– A Marine squad was marching north of Basra when they cameupon an insurgent soldier badly injured and unconscious.

Nearby, on the opposite side of the road, was an AmericanMarine in a similar but less serious state. The Marine was conscious and alert. As first aid was given toboth men, the Marine was asked what had happened.

The Marine reported, “I was heavily armed and moving northalong the highway and coming south was a heavily armed insurgent. Seeing eachother we both took cover.

I yelled to him that Saddam Hussein was amiserable low-life scumbag, and he yelled back that Teddy Kennedy is a rich, good-for-nothing fat drunk.

We were standing there shaking hands when a truck hit us…”

–from Bbblehead

THE BIKERNET VINTAGE CAR RACE EFFORT CONTINUES–’53 Lincoln Capri and Cosmopolitan.Lincoln seemed to go a different way in 1952. Introducing an entirely new body style, much more sporting, which would be copied by Pontiac in 1955. A new ball joint front suspension and a completely fresh engine design, done from a clean sheet of paper. It was a properly designed overhead valve V8 of 317ci. At 20 cubic inches less than the previous engine it put out 8 more horsepower, being rated at 160.

Only one wheelbase was offered and Lincoln split the difference between the two used from ’49-’51. Nineteen fifty-two’s would stretch to 123. Somewhat on the small side for the largest Lincoln offering, but this, combined with the ball joint suspension would make these excellent performers. Not exactly what a Lincoln had represented, they nonetheless were quite successful in racing. A club even exists today celebrating the cars, The Road Race Lincolns. Our car is registered with them.

These great cars especially excelled in the Pan American Road races. A 4 speed “Hydramatic” transmission was made standard and it would not be until the 2000 Lincoln LS that a Lincoln would again be available with a manual transmission.

Two trim levels were available. The Cosmopolitan was now the less expensive and the Capri was the top of the line. Weight was about 4200 lbs and an average price was $3300.

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

It was a glorious return for Ford, as a factory Lincoln-Mercury team eventually rose to dominance in the “La Carrera Panamericana”, the fabled Mexican Road Race, the very last of the great long-distance competitions to be contested on public highways in North America.

In 1952 and ’53, Lincolns finished first through fourth in the race’s stock 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 other team cars dropped out, either through accidents or mechanical problems.

Tech Info

The all-new Lincoln was launched in 1952 and was built through ’54, and it had the brand new engine to replace the dated Flathead V8. The new 317ci (5.2-litre) unit was extremely smooth, thanks to eight crankshaft counterbalances where most V8s had just six, plus it was easily tuned. The new car also had a very stiff chassis, with six crossmembers on the separate frame, making the car’s new MacPherson strut suspension work well and improving the model’s durability. In its inaugural year the Capri took the Carrera Panamericana in first, second, third and fourth places, then did the same the following year, but just first and second places in 1954. But the Capri boasted more than performance as it also has power-operated leather seats, power windows, power steering and brakes, and even a Hydramatic transmission. In 1956 the car was dramatically restyled; production fell by 50 percent.

This Capri, which won the event’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’s factory juggernaut came to grief.Our car is a car that was manufactured in 1953 and consequently would have raced in ’54. It is painted in the same color scheme as the winning car.It participated successfully in the 2000 Panamericana and has been completely overhauled with a full roll cage, 5-point harnesses, Porsche seats. All mechanicals have been redone. The electrics are 12 volt and up to racing standards. All work was done to modern standards, yet kept according to the rules, so that the car still qualifies to run in the “Original Panam” class!! Very few cars qualify for this!

Ball and Christian Reichardt have been on the road for a number of trips, some of these lasting several weeks. Albeit mostly on Harleys, they are road-tested and have proven themselves to be a tough crew.We are currently looking for Sponsorship for this years event. Please see the website for www.LaCarreraPanamericana.com for info on this awesome road race. One of the last adventures in the motor world, the race lasts1 week and runs straight all the way through Mexico, from the bottom to the top on the same route it did in 1954.

The following sponsorship opportunities are available
Full Sponsor will receive placement on the car’s trunk and sidepanels: $10,000
Partial sponsor doors and hood: $5,000
Supporter: the rest $1000We are looking forward to have the artist put your company’s logo and artwork prominently onto this adventure!!

–Dr. Hamster

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Hey,

The buzz this week is Sturgis. I’ve been called on to write several articles for a new dealer mag called American Big Twin Dealer. You’ll see it lying around in shops all across the country. They want Sturgis reports.

We’ll begin posting wild Sturgis reports as of tomorrow with Johnny Humble and myself. Reports are flowing in from Glenn (Australian reporter), Crazy Horse and Rogue. We’ll have all the action, the rides out, the breakdowns, the love lost, and the new girls.

My bike is doused with 1600 miles of rain and needs work, but I’m torn between cleaning it and going to work or shooting if for a mag feature while it still looks 50 years old and worn. Whatta ya tink?

So what’s ahead? Good question, the answer includes Las Vegas Bike Week, the Saxon Motorcycles 2006 model launch in Mexico, the Lone Star Rally in Texas and a vintage car race across Mexico. Seems I’ll be in the desert through out September. Oh and there’s a bike Show in Paso Robles.

Let’s hit the news and I’ll tell you about the party this weekend.

THE DEVILS? BEEN BUSY–One of Kent?s latest project.

Metzeler Selects Rucker Performance for Collectors Poster–Fort Worth, Texas (August 5, 2005) – The 2005 Rucker Performance Assassin, a formidable American Muscle Bike, debuts as part of the 2005 Metzeler Collectors Poster series. Featured with high performance radial tires, the Assassin will be showcased and distributed on posters at Metzeler’s Sturgis V-Twin Bike Contest.”We are honored to be recognized by Metzeler and asked to participate in the Collectors Poster program,” said Bill Rucker, President of Rucker Performance. “The Metzeler technology provides stability, maneuverability and reliability – all factors that are keys to the success of our motorcycles.”

In today’s custom V-Twin market form and function must work together to provide the customer the right look with comfort and safety. The ME 880 series tires do just that.

“In order for the super clean Assassin to have the right look the rear tire and fender need to be as close as possible,” said Chris Wall, Metzeler’s Marketing Manager. “Other tire manufacturers’ tires have a tendency to give in to centrifugal growth and actually rub on the fender and damage paint. Metzeler’s ME 880 tires grow only 2 mm at 160 mph in testing due to our patented zero degree steel belt technology.”

Buyers of Rucker Performance motorcycles can select from more than 16 Weld Racing wheels to fit with Metzeler rubber. The full selection of Weld wheels includes the new Master Builders series designed by five of the country’s top custom bike builders like Eddie Trotta of Thunder Cycle Designs, Kendall Johnson of Kendall Johnson Customs, Matt Hotch of HotMatch Custom Cycles, Kim Suter of K.C. Creations and Vince Doll of Redneck Engineering.

“NHRA World Champions John Force and Kenny Bernstein win on Weld Racing wheels,” said Bill Rucker. “Their manufacturing technology gives us a lighter wheel than other wheels in the marketplace. This provides us with reduced unsprung weight and better handling when utilizing the Metzeler rubber.”

ContactsFor dealership inquires, contact Bill Rucker at (817) 838-

Thunder Mountain Custom Cycles (TMCC) held its first annual dealer meeting Friday July 22nd which was a great success not only for our dealers but also for Thunder Mountain Custom Cycles. We would like to thank the 60 plus dealers that made the trip out to see us at our home base in Loveland, Colorado! We are proud to announce that our very own Blackhawk 240’s have launched TMCC into the top 5 custom bike builders in the world, which was done with no external marketing outside of our dealerships. TMCC now has a full time marketing director dedicated to launching a national marketing campaign over the next quarter that will bring custom bike enthusiasts into our dealer network to find their perfect custom.

2006 New Model Line Up

Sterling: This back-to-the-basics bobber comes equipped with an H-D Twin Cam 88 motor and 40 spoke chrome wheels. Simple and smooth. The old-school model comes in either gloss black or matte black and soars on a 21″ front wheel and a 18″/180 mm rear wheel, made up of over 90% H-D components. Not available for sale in California.

Sterling RM: An upgraded version of the simply sleek Sterling, the Sterling RM includes six retro style custom paint options. Other options include a black or chrome springer front end, Carburated or H-D/Delphi EFI as well as your choice of black or chrome 60 spoke wheels. This retro model is shoehorned with a smooth and powerful H-D Screamin’ Eagle 103 B engine that will take you where no bobber has gone before.

Keystone: At 9’2″ long, the 300 mm rear tire custom is ready to hit the road. Using Jim’s right side drive and an H-D hydraulic clutch, this eye-catching TMC Cycle is all about balanced ride ability and ease.

Frontier: For miles of endless road, the only production 240 soft tail bagger includes the new 2006 H-D /Harmon Kardon factory stereo. The Frontier comes stock with over 90% H-D components including the Screamin’ Eagle 6-Speed Transmission, Twin Cam 103 B engine, and the H-D /Delphi EFI.

For immediate viewing of our newest line of customs, check out our website at http://www.TMCcycles.com.

TWO National Blackhawk 240 GiveawaysTMCC’s national marketing campaign is dedicated to increasing dealer market share as well as generating consumer excitement. TWO national giveaways have been put into place for TMCC’s network of dealers, the ‘TMC National Tour: Featuring the Blackhawk 240’ and the ‘Top Gun’ giveaway.

‘TMC National Tour: Featuring the Blackhawk 240’ is an enter-to-win Blackhawk 240 that will be kicked off September 1, 2005 for public entry. That giveaway bike will be traveling to TMCC dealerships across the country based on availability.

‘Top Gun’ is our second national bike giveaway! This Blackhawk 240 will be awarded to the number one salesperson of TMCC models at next year’s dealer meeting in San Diego, 2006. Sign up your salespeople and start selling!

HANK YOUNG RUNS ROADMAX–Young Choppers & Hot Rods, Inc. Builds With Roadmax TrannysHank Young, President of Young Choppers & Hot Rods, Inc. builds custom motorcycle projects in any stage, from ground up customizations to specialized adaptations and fitments. For his latest motorcycle project Young picked a Roadmax transmission to debut on his latest creation.

“I’m using a Roadmax right side drive supplied by Bob Kay of Biker Pros for a project that Micheal Lichter is putting together at the Journey Museum, It will coincide with the 2005 Black Hills Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis,” said Young. “This motorcycle has a similar look to the Bonneville Salt Flats racers of yesterday.”

Micheal Lichter, a world renowned motorcycle photographer, is creating an exhibition that is called Speed Demon. Lichter has collected a group of race-inspired motorcycles for the showcase.

The Bonneville project features a 120CI Harmon Motor manufactured by John Harmon in the 1980’s.

This motor is a prototype based on a shovel-head design with dual carburetors.The style of the bike will be long and low with an aerodynamic design.

“We are excited to be a part of this project with Hank Young,” stated Bob Kay, President, Biker Pros. “Hank (Young) is so enthusiastic about the Roadmax products that he is building two other custom motorcycles with Roadmax transmissions concurrently with his Bonneville project.”

Stopping in at American Performance Cycle (APC) requires you to pass the gauntlet of businesses from the who’s who of American racing including:Mario AndrettiCarroll ShelbyFreddie SpencerDerek DailyKing Richard Petty–You see Mike Sample, President of American Performance Cycle, and his crew at APC office at the performance warehouses next to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. On any given day you can smell race-fuel and hear the high-performance engines screaming around the track.

Given their location, it’s not a coincidence that APC builds high-performance choppers and cruisers. Mike Sample makes sure that he builds a quality product.

“We use quality products where fit, finish and performance are important,” said Sample. “At APC we use Roadmax transmissions because it is a good product that shifts nice and works well. We use the 6-speed Roadmax in all of our high-performance right-side drive models.”

Seven Models APC offers seven models including High Roller S, 240, 280, Wild Card 240, 280, Hustler 240 and the Spirit S. APC offers softail-style suspension on there chopper and cruiser lines. Since fabrication and painting is handled in-house, customers can order custom one-of-a-kind paint schemes, stretch, rake, accessories, wheels and controls.

Running Roadmax “We are excited to have American Performance Cycles as part of the Roadmax family,” explained Bob Kay, President of Biker Pros. “Mike Sample is building outstanding bikes as well as a company that has staying power.”

Business is heating up at APC since the beginning of the year. Since January dealership outlets have grown from 42 to 52. APC has also brought in General Electric to handle flooring for dealers. Later this year APC will clear CARB emissions with bikes being available in California.

High Performance “My background is equal parts businessman and motorhead,” explains Sample. “I’ve raced and wrenched off-shore boats and before APC I was the second top producing stockbroker in the firm. This provides me with the experience to build a firm that will be here tomorrow with a product that is outstanding in design and just about bulletproof in durability.”

Currently APC’s facility includes a “cell” production facility for the custom high-end manufacturing and an assembly line operation for its new entry-level motorcycle the “Spirit S”. In addition, this expanded facility includes a state of the art “Machine Shop” with CNC capabilities thus allowing APC to build many more of the parts it requires, while lowering cost.

AS A LONG TIME MEMBER OF BANDIT’S CANTINA– and a big chunk of my life a KR Ball fan, Thought I would drop you a line and let all of you there at Bikernet that I have decided to leave my home of 50 years and move to Arkansas. Selling my little house in Whittier ( that I couldn’t afford to buy) and building a big house on my 5 acres in Montgomery county .

I have listed one of my toys on your site ( 03 ultra classic gun metal blue with an inline trailer ) If you know of anyone looking for one please send them my way. I hope before I leave I can get over to Wilmington and check out the Cantina ( If I can find it ). The good thing in all of this is I will be able to ride my Softtail a lot more and go to more happenings and Abate rallies. Hope someday to meet you in person.

John (corky) Boaz
Used to stand em up and knock em pretty good when I was younger.
( I think! can’t remember )

STEALTH BIKE WORKS WEEKLY REPORT–There has not been a lot to talk about lately. Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS, we now have a website, http://www.stealthbikeworks.com.! Check it out, it is still in the early stages but it is coming along.

We sold our first in-house hand made part this week. A diamond gas tank by Chopper John. We are working on another tank and it should be ready soon. If any of you out there need a tank or any metal work done give us a call at 704-882-0889. Chopper John also has an oil tank in the works.

You know owning your own shop opens your eyes to a lot of things you never saw before. People come in and want you to compete with e-bay prices and you cannot. Something to think about, when you buy a part on e-bay, do you get a warranty with the part? I don’t think so. I get to talk to a lot of shop owners in the area and it seems we all have the same problems. One of those problems is customers bringing in their own parts off e-bay and having us install them. Let me ask you a question. Would you go to your local grocery store and buy hamburger and then take it to Burger King and ask them to prepare it? I don’t think so! The point here is that your local shop is there foryou when you have a question concerning your bike or parts. The people on e-bay are not.

When you ask your local shop questions consider this, How long did it take those guys to gain the experience needed to answer the questions? Your local shop doesn’t charge you a dime to share their knowledge. Consider also the little things that shop does for you after the store closes. A lot of us have our cell numbers listed on their business cards in case of an emergency or breakdown, again they don’t charge you for this service. My point to all of this is Support Your Local Aftermarket Shop! Stop for a minute and think what it would be like without these shops. Yeah it would not be much fun , would it? The only place you would have to go is you local dealer and we all know they are looking out for you. Right! Or there will always be e-bay, except they don’t service bikes, they don’t customize bikes and they don’t chop bikes.

So the next time you need something for your bike, take a minute and think about your local aftermarket shop. The guy running that shop is just like you, trying to make a living and trying to do what he loves. Contrary to popular belief we are not all rich because we own our shops. Just a little something to think about.

With that being said, go out and ride to your local shop, they will be glad to see you and you will be glad you did!

Until next time, RIDE!
STEALTHMAN

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Sorry, I had to run this. I thought it was so fascinating and since I took all these photos. As it turns out, they were common Honey Bees. Yes, I was the brave photographer.

Layla

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BIKERNET UNDERCOVER INTERVIEW ON JOHN REEDS LATEST CUSTOM CHROME PROJECT BIKE–I reassessed the projects I put on hold when I had myaccident.

1. I have stopped working on my missile luge .I have a potential problem with the brakes. I was going to stop it by dragging my feet on the ground like they do on a street luge, but if it takes off a bit I might not be able to reach the ground because I only got short legs.

I mocked up a 110 cu inch Rev tech engine luge, I was working on and that one seems pretty safe, but I have learned my lesson doing stupid things without talking to the experts, so I contact the therapist who is working on my bad hand and ask him if he could advise me on the riding position, So I can have it more rider friendly with the best ergonomic position for good long term posture etc..

If you can let me know if you see anything I might not thought about it would be appreciated. I hope all is OK with you,

–john reed.

PS.I have almost finished the bike I did for Genny, based on the V-Kit bike but I used an 88cu inch Revtech instead of the 110, and narrow Ceriani forks instead of the Paoli. It’s a bit lower and lighter, It has a single headlight, and looks a bit flat track,super moto. It rides really good, I am really happy with it.

IT’S A WRAP–Now it?s down to the fastener house for some special washers. I want to thank Kent Weeks, the Devil, from Lucky Devil Metal Works, for his constant support throughout this project. I was sliding off the seat he had made and hand tooled in Texas. I switched seats but he was bummed and came up with a solution. My seat springs were too short for my fat ass. I went with 5-inch seat springs and I hold fast. He’s sharp and always has a solution.

Roger and Nui from Hawaii assisted tremendously prior to the LA Calendar Show. They fixed my leaky intake manifold and we changed the Mikuni pilot jet to a larger unit. That made her run .

Then two days ago we were attacked by African killer bees. Check this shit out. They swarmed our concrete patio and moved into a patio umbrella. We attacked and they retreated underneath a wooden patio table, but didn’t leave. Layla researched Bee migration and they scout several places then move on, usually in 24 hours, before finding an appropriate home. Unfortunately it’s been 48 hours and they’re not packing their shit. We called a professional hit man.

It’s never a dull moment around the headquarters.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

Go on to next page to see the bees!!!

BIKERNET NEWS FLASH -PRE-STURGIS WEEK, HOT BIKE SHIRTS, PRIMEDIA SELLS BUSINESS MAGS, AND POLARIS GROWS

Hey, it’s pre-Sturgis weeks and bikes are being delivered to the headquarters for the Run. Johnny, the young Texan writer, is meeting us in Durango. I just installed a couple of running lights on the Sturgis Chop since Japanese Jay couldn’t see me in the Long Beach ghetto and almost ran over my ass while we hunted for his favorite Taco joint. Just one more mechanical project to deal with then more riding, changing oil and tightening bolts.

?Sturgis Chop? shot by George Lindemann

You wouldn’t believe the bullshit mistakes and scary elements. I finally ran it onto reserve. I didn’t have any notion of the gas capacity. It took 2.76 gallons. With reserve that’s maybe 3 gallons total. So 2.76 times 35 mpg gives me 96 miles before I hit reserve. I can live with that-I Hope.

Wanna hear one of the bullshit mistakes? Crime Scene Choppers recommended that I drill a needle-sized hole in the top of the gas cap for ventilation, if the tank wasn’t vented. It’s easy to break a bit that small so I drilled a 1/8 inch guide hole, but drilled too far-through the cap. Okay, so one solution would be to spot-weld the underside and re-drill, but my aluminum welder was had been on loan and not available.

So it tapped the hole with a 10-32 and drilled a tiny stainless set screw and in she went. Let’s hit the news.

Incredible HOT BIKE Event Shirt Artwork–Unfortunately and fortunately some corporate genius ordered 5,000 too many, so there’s a tremendous deal going on right now for T-shirts.

Be one of the first on the road to wear the Hot Bike Tour T-Shirt. Regular $15.00 but buy now for $10.00 including shipping at www.horsepowerpromotions.com.

We have 7 HOT shows this year! Check out the website for more info.

Agreement to Buy Primedia Business?–Unofficial word late this afternoon was that final bids for the sale of Primedia Business came in yesterday and that a letter of intent to buy the company had been agreed to by buyer and seller.

The buyer could not be confirmed at presstime. But speculation in recent weeks has centered around Apprise Media, headed by Charles McCurdy, former CEO of Primedia Inc., the parent of Primedia Business. McCurdy formed Apprise in 2004, backed with about $200 million in strategic investment capital by Spectrum Equity Investors.

The sale price, an informed source said, was 10-times EBITDA, or about $375 million based on the company’s 2004 EBITDA of $37 million. Primedia Business produced sales last year of $225 million.

The acquisition would be the third in 2005 for Apprise. In January, Apprise bought Beckett, publisher of sports and entertainment collectible guides, for $20 million, and in April, it acquired Canon Communications for $200 million.

Primedia CEO Kelly Conlin and other executives were not available for comment. -by Tony Sliber.

According to contacts within the industry Primedia is rounding their portfolio down to strictly pubs devoted to the 18-34 male audience. Then they may sell the whole lot.

IRONHORSEMEN IN STURGIS–We are excited to see each of you in Sturgis during Bike Week…We hope you will all stop by and see what exciting motorcycles we have created for “The Ironhorsemen”. As I have mentioned before, we will be showing all out products at The Full Throttle Saloon in an area called The Chop Lot. You will find us there with “The Ironhorsemen” custom movie bikes as well as the American Indian ATV’s, and the all new American Motorcycle 1902 Limited Edition Pro Street Motorcycle. We hope you all will stop by, say hi, and join us in all of the activities we have going on. To see all the activities and events we are co-sponsoring in Sturgis go to: http://www.amc1902.com/sturgis_launch.html

Also, let us know if you are going to be able to hang with us at The Full Throttle VIP room, if we know in advance we will be glad to host you as members of the VIP room at the Full Throttle Saloon sponsored by Bikernet.com, but I must submit a list to Mike Ballard on arrival in Sturgis for that to happen. This area is set aside for Industry Friends and includes phone and internet hook ups if needed. It will have food and drinks available as well as a place to hang throughout bike week, and a place to get away from the mayhem and crowd. But, please let us know if you would like to be added to this list.

As part of Sturgis every year we try to help raise funds for Charity. We would love to have you help us in supporting our efforts to raise money for The Crazy Horse Monument Foundation through a donation, or participation in our Charity Ride, the Bikernet ride to Sturgis or Raffle. The Full Throttle Saloon, American Motorcycle 1902, Keith Ball & Bikernet.com, Custom Performance, Cowboy & Indian’s magazine, Keyboard Motorcycle Carriage, and others are co-sponsoring a couple of events with us which we would love to have you involved in.

On Thursday, August 11th, Branscombe and these sponsors are hosting a Charity Ride to The Crazy Horse Monument gathering at the Full Throttle Saloon between 9:30 -11 AM for the ride to the monument, a presentation of a check, and an exclusive visit right at the foot of the face of the monument for a select list of guests, a donation of $10 per rider is all we ask. This ride will be covered editorially by industry mags and Bikernet.com as well as Cowboy & Indian’s magazine, and we would love to have you included in the ride.

We also are supporting a raffle of a $6495 value Custom Performance Turbo Kit, a pair of $1000 custom made Ostrich and Leather cowboy boots, and a great custom Bandit belt buckle and Murga Stingray belt (value of over $350) with proceeds going to Crazy Horse Foundation as well. Please help us support these efforts. Even a straight contribution would be appreciated and is of course totally tax deductible. Just make a check payable to the Crazy Horse Monument Foundation and present it to Branscombe, myself, or Keith Ball anytime during Sturgis bike week. You may register online https://www.missingink.net/shop/accessories.asp for the raffle and the ride, or at our booth inside the Chop Lot at The Full Throttle Saloon. Your support of this noble and great cause would be appreciated. Micheal Hupy has already sent his check since he can’t make it to Sturgis this year.

Join us to in saluting our friend Keith “Bandit” Ball as he get’s inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame…the induction breakfast is on Wednesday. We should all support this industry “legend”, along with the other honorees as he is inducted into this great institution. The website for Sturgis Motorcycle Inductee’s announcement is: http://www.amc1902.com/sturgis_halloffame.html.

Todd Prosser from the Chop Shop in Newberry Park, CA, our fabricator and chief builder, has done a phenomenal job in the custom fabrication of “HeadHunter” and “Slaughter” the two star bikes for the movie. You will be blown away when these bikes are presented for the first time on Tuesday August 9th in our booth at The Full Throttle Saloon. Photo’s continue to be added to the http://www.amc1902.com/ironhorsemen.html website so go there to see the latest from the builds. We will have these two bikes along with “Pounder”, the sidekick bike to “Headhunter”, at Sturgis, but the fourth bike will be delayed until the end of August due to various build issues. We also will be showing “Dirt Devil”, an American Indian ATV we have prepared for the movie as well, photo’s of the paint can also seen online.

The bad news is that the movie has now moved to spring 2006 to begin shooting, for a variety of reasons, including the fact that John Milius is the executive producer of the new replacement series for the “Soprano’s”, a new made for HBO series entitled “Rome”, which will be rolled out this fall on HBO. The production of this series has had several delays? which now also has delayed the start date for the movie “The Ironhorsemen”.

But the blessing is that this then allows us to begin pursuing a lot of pre-production promotions and events with the bikes as well, and we should be able to show these bikes at a variety of fall and winter events and bike shows, and generate a lot of exposure for the efforts as well.

Again, we thank our friends and partners in this “Ironhorsemen” custom bike build project, and the rollout of American Motorcycle 1902, and American Indian ATV’s at Sturgis. We will continue to build momentum, and exposure for your efforts, support, and brands in the months ahead.

Bob and Branscombe

SHOW SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARYOF THE CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS?PRESENTED BY TOYOTA TRUCKS–Santa Ana, CA – July 25, 2005 – Fall 2005 will mark the 25th anniversary kick off of Advanstar Communications’ Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows? presented by Toyota Trucks. The 13-city nationwide series – showcasing the latest motorcycles, ATVs, gear, accessories, custom bikes, vintage displays and stunts – is celebrating the milestone with the addition of bigger venues and the introduction of a new show in Houston, Texas.

This year’s series shifts into high gear as four of the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows? presented by Toyota Trucks will run in conjunction with Advanstar’s Arenacross Championship Series and the inaugural Houston show will be held in conjunction with Advanstar’s new off-road show – DIRTsports Expo Live!

“Our 25th anniversary is possible because of the strong support we receive from the major motorcycle manufacturers, aftermarket companies, dealers and local motorcycle companies. We are looking forward to our best show season ever,” said Jeff D’Entremont, show director for the series. “Each year hundreds of thousands of people attend the shows knowing it’s their first and best opportunity to see all of the latest models, gear and accessories together in one location.”

For the 12th year, Cycle World, the nation’s most popular motorcycle magazine, will be at all of the shows as the title sponsor. Leading manufacturer Toyota Trucks will be returning for the seventh year as presenting sponsor and Progressive Motorcycle Insurance is back as official product sponsor.

SCHEDULE November 4-6, 2005 Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas * November 11-13, 2005 Reliant Park Houston, Texas ** November 18-20, 2005 Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado * December 2-4, 2005 Qwest Field & Events Center Seattle, Washington December 9-11, 2005 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, California * December 16-18, 2005 San Jose Convention Center San Jose, California January 6-8, 2006 Rock Financial Showplace Novi, Michigan January 13-15, 2006 Washington Convention Center Washington D.C. January 20-22, 2006 Jacob K. Javits Center New York, New York January 27-29, 2006 IX Center Cleveland, Ohio February 3-5, 2006 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota * February 10-12, 2006 Donald E. Stevens convention Center Chicago, Illinois March 17-19, 2006 Cobb Galleria Centre Atlanta, Georgia
*** Held in conjunction with Arenacross Championship Series.
Held in conjunction with DIRTsports Expo Live!

NEW PRODUCTS POISE POLARIS FOR INCREASED GROWTH–New All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), RANGER Utility Vehicles, VictoryMotorcyclesGive Expanded Breadth, Opportunity

MINNEAPOLIS, July 25, 2005 – Innovative new products drive the powersportsindustry, and at last week’s national sales meeting in Nashville, Tenn.,Polaris continued its tradition of introducing new products in everyDivision.

The company unveiled more than a dozen new products in its ATV,RANGER utility vehicle and Victory Motorcycle product lines, the largestoffering of new vehicles in the company’s history.

“This is an exciting time for Polaris and its dealers. Earlier lastweek, we announced our strategic partnership with KTM and now we areintroducing the largest fleet of new products in our history,” said BennettMorgan, president and chief operating officer, Polaris. “We have incrediblemomentum and traction to continue improving our overall business, make itstronger and gain market share in all categories. That’s good news forPolaris, our dealers and our customers.”All-Terrain Vehicles

Polaris’ ATV division is the lifeblood of the company. Representingnearly two-thirds of its overall sales, the division is introducing six newproduct offerings that address the trail, mid-size, entry and “heart of themarket” segments, which will continue to position Polaris as a dominantpowerhouse in the industry.

* Sportsman 500 EFI – Polaris has added electronic fuelinjection (EFI) technology to the Sportsman 500, the world’s best-selling4x4. Polaris now has the largest EFI offering of any ATV manufacturer – atotal of four. The Sportsman 500 EFI benefits customers by providing easierstarting in extreme weather conditions; it automatically adjusts to altitudeand temperature changes with no re-jetting; delivers smooth power at anyspeed and better fuel economy. The quad also features industry leadingindependent rear suspension (IRS), Exclusive Lock-and-Ride(tm) accessoriesand all the classic Sportsman features that make it the world’s best-selling4x4.

* Sportsman 450 – “Heart of the market” 4x4s account for thebulk of sales nationwide, and the new Sportsman 450 gives Polaris a strongbest in class new entry in the category. With IRS, the Lock-and-Rideaccessory system, more horsepower and faster acceleration, the Sportsman 450will be a strong force in the 400 segment.

* Sportsman X2 – Two-up ATVs have become the fastest-growingsegment in the ATV industry, and the Sportsman X2 “the most versatile ATVever” gives Polaris firm footing in the two-rider market. The vehicletransforms from a one- to two-up machine in only 10 seconds, giving ridersan option in how they want to ride. The X2 also offers EFI technology, a400-pound-capacity dump box, Lock-and-Ride accessories, VersaTrac forsensitive as well as rough terrain, and industry-leading independent rearsuspension (IRS).

* Outlaw – The Outlaw represents Polaris’ trail tough, trackready, new high-performance sport quad. Outlaw features the industry’sfirst and only sport quad with independent rear suspension (PRO IRS) in anall-new chassis, which gives riders more speed on the trails and morecontrol on rough terrain.

* Sawtooth – The Sawtooth, an entry level value machine,places a 200cc, four-stroke engine in a lightweight chassis. Perfectly sizedfor young adults over 16-years and women, the fully automatic Sawtoothfeatures shaft drive, full floorboards and steel front and rear racks.

* Hawkeye – Two new models for the 300cc segment, the 2X4 and4X4 Hawkeye is the no compromise, mid-sized ATV. Hawkeye offers ridersfeatures previously only available in Big Bore machines like independentrear suspension, Lock-and-Ride accessories, eight- inches of groundclearance and digital instrumentation.

“With the introduction of our 2006 line, we’ve changed the game withsix tough new vehicles that will fill market segments that have beenunderserved,” said Mike Dougherty, general manager, Polaris ATVs. “Polarishas a dominant stable of ATVs, and we expect our new products will helpdrive increased market share in the coming year.”

For 2006, Victory is moving toward that goal by delivering newproducts and innovations that position the brand for continued stronggrowth.

* Vegas Jackpot – A rapidly emerging motorcycle segment inrecent years is what Victory calls “Extreme Customs” and the all-new VegasJackpot fills that niche to a tee. With such extreme styling cues as radicalpaint schemes, a color-matched frame, extensive chrome detailing, a loweredrear end riding on a muscular 250mm rear tire – combined with a classic21-inch wheel up front, a reshaped headlight and more, the Vegas Jackpotprovides an adrenaline rush before you even thumb the starter. Powered by a100-cubic-inch Freedom engine and six-speed overdrive transmission, thebonus is this extreme extension of the award-winning Vegas line gives thestyling and performance riders of Extreme Customs expect, while providingthe reliability, support and all-day comfort current offerings in thissegment don’t all provide. Best of all, riders will be delighted to know atrue factory Extreme Custom can end up in their garage for substantiallyless money ($10,000 – $15,000 less) than most of the alternatives.

* Ness Signature Series bikes – Arlen and Cory Ness, two ofthe country’s most respected custom motorcycle builders, have again helpedto set the Victory brand apart with two new breathtaking Ness Series VegasJackpot models. Each has a custom paint scheme, custom seating, drag bars,billet wheels and an extensive list of other Ness-designed details.

* New engine & transmission – Victory is upping the ante onits Vegas and Kingpin models by integrating the 100-cubic-inch Freedomengine and six-speed overdrive transmission from the massively popularVictory Hammer bringing new levels of performance to these core Victorymodels.

Polaris Industries has marked the first half of 2005 with majorbusiness announcements. In June, the company opened its new state-of-the-artproduct development center in Wyoming, Minn. And last week, on the heals ofan announcement that it would purchase a 24-percent stake in Austrianoff-road motorcycle manufacturer KTM, Polaris also launched two new programsto help drive volume and make the selling process easier and more profitablefor dealers.

The company reintroduced its highly successful Factory AuthorizedClearance event, which in 2004 resulted in a successful model year inventorytransition for its dealers and generated 48-percent sales increases acrossall product lines. ATVs led the way with 60-percent growth.

Polaris also announced it will join the Specialty Vehicle Instituteof America (SVIA), which will take the responsibility of customer trainingaway from dealers, allowing them more opportunity to sell products. The SVIAhas trained thousands of ATV enthusiasts to ride safely and responsibly formany years, and Polaris’ move to join the organization gives customers asingle, simple outlet to learn to properly operate ATVs. In addition totraining, Polaris, together with the SVIA, will put additional focus on landaccess and preserving the Right to Ride.

“Rider safety remains our top priority,” said Bennett Morgan,President and COO, Polaris. “We look forward to working more closely withother industry partners to continue stressing the importance of safetytraining and responsible riding.”About Polaris and Victory Motorcycles

Information about the complete line of Polaris products apparel andvehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or from thePolaris homepage at http://www.polarisindustries.com.

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TEN PERCENT OF DRIVERS UNFIT As you’re riding along through traffic be sure tolook out for every tenth car, according to new research that suggests one in tendrivers may be unfit to drive. Study results released by GMAC Insurance indicatethat up to 20 million licensed drivers may lack basic driving knowledge andwould fail a standard state drivers test.

In an effort to gauge American drivers’ road knowledge, GMAC studied nearly5,000 licensed drivers nationwide aged 16-65 by administering a 20-questionwritten test similar to those used to award state drivers licenses or permits.The results of the GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test were alarming, andunveiled pervasive dangerous behavior amongst our nation’s drivers.

Study results indicate that many U.S. road users are perplexed by such standarddriving practices as merging, failure to yield when making left turns, androad-sign interpretation. In addition, twenty-nine percent (57 million) ofdrivers who drink admitted they would knowingly drive while over the legal limit”if they felt okay.”

Such lack of knowledge and unsafe driving practices are identified as commoncauses of accidents.

SHUT UP AND DRIVE A recent study sounds the alarm on driving while talking oncell phones, and surprisingly the study found no difference in the accidentrates for drivers using hands-free phones as opposed to hand-held phones. Foreither type of phone, talking while driving increased four-fold the chances ofan accident requiring hospitalization.

Research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests that using ahands-free device instead of a hand-held phone while behind the wheel will notnecessarily improve safety. The institute said it was the first attempt toestimate whether phone use increases the risk of an injury crash in automobiles.

The study, published in the British Medical Journal, and released July 12, foundthat male and female drivers had the same increase in risk from using a phone,along with drivers who are older and younger than age 30.

A survey released earlier this year by the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration found that 8 percent of drivers were using cell phones duringdaylight hours last year. It represented a 50 percent increase since 2002.

With more motorists dialing and driving than ever, lawmakers have tried to findways of reducing driver distraction. New York, New Jersey and the District ofColumbia prohibit talking on hand-held cell phones while driving. Some cities,such as Chicago, Santa Fe, N.M., and Brookline, Mass., require hands-freedevices in automobiles, and Connecticut drivers will have to start usinghands-free devices beginning on October 1st.

VIRGINIA ENACTS MOTORCYCLE-FRIENDLY SIGNAGE After a long and arduous process ofproposed legislation, engineers meetings, and field testing, Virginia now hasstandards in place backed by law that require the marking of steel plates whenused in temporary road repairs. The steel plates, commonly referred to asbridging, pose particular hazards for motorcycles because of their unusuallysmooth finish that can become slippery in humid conditions or when other trafficdeposits grease, oil and fluids on them.

A.I.M. (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) Attorney Tom McGrath, founder of VirginiaCoalition of Motorcyclists (VCOM) and VCOM director Jim Cannon spearheaded theeffort with the help of Virginia Beach Delegate, John Welch. Delegate Welchintroduced House Bill 2020 requiring the markings of all roadway conditionsdeemed hazardous to motorcycles, and with the threat of legislation hanging overtheir heads the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the privatecontractors became cooperative. This resulted in a series of meetings betweenVCOM, the highway engineers, and contractors to develop the best practice forhandling these conditions.

As a result of these meetings, Virginia now has signage specific to motorcyclesnotifying riders of potential hazards ahead. Governor Mark Warner signed HB2020 into law, requiring that steel plates in the roadway must have a sign, ifpractical, as well as be marked with a reflective material on all four cornershighlighting the steel plate and making it visible at night and in poor weatherconditions, etc.

“We think it’s great that the highway engineers now recognize that motorcyclessometimes need specific consideration and look forward to working with VDOT onother issues in the future,” says McGrath.

TENNESSEANS CELEBRATE BANNER YEAR Tennessee started out its 2005 legislativesession with a brand new lobbying team and a brand new Legislative Chairman. Nofiles, no experience, no expertise. “From day one, we knew we were going to beworking at least 8 different bills,” said John R. Pierce, CMT/ABATE StateLegislative Chairman, adding “Talk about learning to swim by being thrown intothe deep end of the pool!”

But with help from “the most motorcycle friendly legislature on the planet” theLegislative Team succeeded in passing 7 of the 8 bills they got introduced inthe first half of their two-year session, including: a proclamation declaringMay as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; a repeal of their handlebar heightlaw; a good ROW (Right of Way) bill that will be the basis for more stringentlegislation to follow; a parade bill that says riders can go lidless in a paradeif they stay under 30 miles per hour, making it legal to have a self-declaredparade along the entire 635-mile length of Tennessee as long as they stay insmall towns; a bicycle helmet bill that makes it legal for a motorcyclist inTennessee to wear a certain type of bicycle or ventilated helmet; and last butcertainly not least, they are now allowed to purchase a variety of militarylicense plates that were previously only available for cars.

The frosting on the cake came when the Department of Safety gave CMT/ABATE a$15,000 grant to implement Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, which hasresulted in getting 50 billboards in cities across the state with motorcycleawareness messages, along with signs on city busses and 8,000 bumper stickers.

“The full helmet choice bill is taking a little longer,” says Pierce, butprogress has been made and inroads have been laid, and “With all that’s happenedin the last 5 months, I think we can make the case that Tennessee is a verymotorcycle friendly state. By this time next year, we will also be a free state.”

ARIZONA HONORS VETERANS In an e-mail from former State Representative WallyStraughn of Phoenix, who is a member of MMA and ABATE, he writes;

“I would like to notify your readers, especially the Arizona bikers who aremilitary veterans, that the state of Arizona is now offering Veterans’ licenseplates for motorcycles. The legislature approved the plates during the 2004session and the plates finally went on sale in June of 2005.”

Straghn goes on the explain; “The importance of Veterans’ plates on motorcyclesis not only to show your pride as a military veteran. Each plate costs $25, thesame as any other Arizona plate, and $17 of each sale goes to the ArizonaDepartment of Veterans’ Services. I authored this bill in the State Legislaturein an effort to increase funding for the State Veterans Home. It is a greatcause and I encourage every veteran and family member who owns a motorcycle tobuy a vet plate.”

And finally; “I’d also like to tell you what a pleasure it was to work withmotorcyclists like Bobbi Hartman (Lobbyist for ABATE of Arizona) and Ray Houston(Chairman of the MMA and board member for the National Coalition ofMotorcyclists – NCOM). They were effective speakers for the issue and broughtmany other motorcycle rights activists to the legislature to assure passage ofthe bill. It would not have happened without them.”

“I recently bought my first motorcycle and I hope you will all join me inordering the new Veterans tags that are now available.”

FORMER legislator?! How’d he get away?

PHILIPINOS ORGANIZE FOR PRO-MOTORCYCLE PLANS In a recent letter from TheMotorcycle Philippines Federation, the newly-formed motorcycle rightsorganization explains the kinds of problems that necessitated their formationand how effective they have become as a fledgling MRO in fighting for bikersrights.

Recently it has become clear that because motorcycles are the only vehicles thatcan slip through the chaotic, lawless mess of Manila traffic, criminals aresometimes using them as getaway vehicles. Instead of investigating why thePhilippine National Police cannot stop them, or finding a way of helping thePNP, one counselor decided to introduce a no backride law (no passengers onmotorcycles). Another decided that because these criminals are hard to recognizewhen wearing full face helmets he would introduce a ban of full face helmetswhile another said everyone passing through their part of the city must registertheir helmets! Lastly, a senator decided he would introduce a law that allmotorcyclists must paint their name and plate number on their helmet

All these rules of course would have little or no effect on criminals and theonly people affected are the innocent motorcycle riders.

So on Friday June 10th 2005 members of the estimated 120,000 member MotorcyclePhilippines Federation (MCPF) said enough is enough, and hundreds of ridersjoined in a protest starting in Quezon City to voice their dissatisfaction andto inform counselors and senators that they will no longer be used as scapegoatsand excuses for poor law enforcement.

The MCPF made its presence felt and the backride ban and the painted helmetproposals have already been withdrawn. Also, the Office of the Presidentrecently requested the MCPF to draft a motorcycle usage incentive policy for thecountry. When the riders gathered at Quezon Memorial the staff of Quezon CityCouncelor Ariel Inton met with the riders and MCPF directors to sign anagreement of cooperation and recently Senator Richard Gordon agreed to work withthe MCPF on motorcycling related issues.

The MCPF and its member motorcycle clubs and associations made it clear thatthis law enforcement problem is NOT a motorcycle problem. They also made it veryclear that by joining forces and refusing to take the legal and legislativeabuse in stride, they have cleared the way for better relations with theirgovernment and laid a foundation to resolve their issues through politicalparticipation. That’s a lesson we could all learn from.

WEIRD NEWS: TAIWANESE WOMAN FAILS MOTORCYCLE TEST FOR THE 51ST TIME. A59-year-old woman in Tainan City, Lee Hsu Shui-mian, has been taking the exam toget a license to drive a motorcycle for the past 20 years, but as yet has stillfailed to snag the valued piece of paper. Lee Hsu has taken the test 50 times,but still has not passed the oral portion of the exam.

Her husband passed away when she was 33 years old, and since then Lee Hsu hascut hair for a living in an effort to support her three children. When she was39, she made her first trip to the Tainan Department of Motor Vehicles to seek alicense to drive a motorcycle. Lee Hsu said she required the license since sheneeded to drive her children to school, and for work related purposes. However,given that Lee Hsu is illiterate, each time she has taken the test, she’s failed.

As Lee Hsu is getting on in age, her memory is starting to fail her. Inaddition, her hearing ability has diminished. Her daughter has suggested to hermother that she give up taking the motorcycle license exam and instead switch toa four-wheel electric vehicle, but Lee Hsu said the electric vehicles are simplytoo slow. As a result, she refused to take her daughter’s suggestion and signedup to take the test for the 51st time. She passed the driving test without anyproblem, but she once again did not score a passing grade on the oral test.Undeterred, Lee Hsu said she intends to try again next time.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seedsyou plant.”

Robert Louis Stevenson, Poet, Novelist & Essayist (1850-1894)

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BIKERNET STURGIS UPDATE– Hope your Sturgis ride started and is running well and you are having a good time at the LA Calendar Show.

I just wanted to let you know that Charlie Brechtel was in the studio Saturday working on the song about you “5 Ball” he had Mickey Jones and Deacon Jones with him. He told me everything was coming together on it.

–Rogue

IF YOU USE AFTERMARKET PARTS CHECK THISMagnusson-Moss Act–This is a 1975 United States Federal Law which deals with consumer warranty coverage. It defines responsibilities for both the buyer and the seller of all consumer goods costing more than $25. A portion of this law applies to aftermarket parts and modifications and how it affects your vehicle warranty.

For our purposes the law basically states that you have a right to use aftermarket, non-OEM parts on your vehicle and still retain the factory warranty. However, if there is a failure and the manufacturer can show that the failure was caused by the aftermarket part, they can deny coverage.

The important thing is that your dealer cannot VOID your entire warranty just because the part is on the vehicle. There have been cases where a dealer would tell a customer that their new vehicle had no warranty because it had an aftermarket exhaust or other part. Granted, the exhaust or other part is not covered, however the rest of the vehicle is still under the normal warranty.

Under Magnusson-Moss Act a dealer must prove, not just vocalize, that aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before they can deny warranty coverage. If they cannot prove such claim-or offer an explanation- it is your legal right to demand compliance with the warranty. The Federal Trade Commission (202.326.3128) administers the Magnusson-Moss Act and monitors compliance with warranty law.

Rogue

BIKERNET ART GALLERY FOR THE WEEK–This week’s contributions were shot at Daytona Bikeweek 2005.

Ride Safe,
–Whiplash
From: soffordphotos@comcast.net

CARLISLE SUMMER BIKE FEST-LIVIA WILL BE ON SITE–You’re invited to the Carlisle Summer Bike Fest Meet & Greet with famous members of the motorcycle industry and the famous Bikernet and Pittbull Girl Livia (she’ll be signing posters). At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, we’ll meet in the eBay Motors Bldg. (inside Gate 2) for refreshments and for the media to ask questions and take pictures of all of our special guests.

Invited to the Meet & Greet are Brad Whitford, guitarist for Aerosmith; Michael Lichter, famed photographer; Michele Smith, host of Speed’s “American Thunder” show; custom bike builders Dave Perewitz, Eddie Trotta, Roger Bourget, Ron Simms and Donnie Smith; Biker Billy, star of the show “Biker Billy Cooks with Fire”; the StarBoyz stunt riders; hosts of our Art of Horsepower seminar; and more.

I hope to see you Saturday!

Becky Hein
work: (717) 243-7855, ext. 116
www.carsatcarlisle.com

STEALTH WORKS WEEKLY REPORT–This weekend is Run For Breath weekend at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. It is hard to believe it is here already. It has been a busy week polishing off the final details of the run.

The bike show awards have been coming in the past couple of weeks and Mr. Bandit’s is on the way. The awards are incredible, they have gotten better each year. Along with the bike show the awards are a show of their own. I have always wanted to win one but I have been barred from the competition because I am the founder, but i am not a judge! What do you all out there think?

We had to scramble the past month to find a new start location. Ben’s V-Twins has been moving their shop so the start location is RUA Motorcycles. The run also ends at new location this year, Carolina BBQ.

We have RFB t-shirts if anyone is interested they can call STEALTH BIKE WORKS at 704-882-0889. Chris Kallas did a great job on the shirts again this year.

The 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” is more than just a bike run and bike show. For us who were the closest to Justin it is a time to reflect on a life cut way too short. A time to remember him and what we lost. For everyone on the run it is a time to help kids with asthma and to help people less fortunate than ourselves.

I always think back to when the RFB started, how down I was and how I really did not want to do much of anything including riding. A couple of friends of mine Mo and Jay and myself talked about doing the RFB. We came up with a plan and from that plan the RFB has grown each year.

You never realize how much work goes into doing something like the RFB until you attempt to and you learn real quick that you can not do it alone. That is why I would like to thank all the volunteers and sponsors and award builders, without your time and efforts the RFB would not be what it is. A very special and heart-felt thanks to my wife Sandy (aka. “THE MEANEST,) without all your hard work and all the extra things you have done over the years the RFB would have never grown. You know I appreciate all you have done. One last group I would like to thank is all the riders who have supported the RFB over the years, you make the RFB rock each year!

So as we prepare for the 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin,” I am going to take just a little time to reflect on how lucky I am to have so many good friends. You see that is something the RFB has done for me, the people I have met because of the RFB, the friends I have made because of the RFB. Justin always valued friendship above all else. He would not give up a friend for anything, he was loyal to his friends and would walk through fire with them if he had to. Yeah I am a lucky man!

Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN

DANNY GRAY DEADWOOD ROADHOUSE RENTED OUT FOR THE BLACK HILLS RALLY– Wanted to send a note to let everyone know the Roadhouse has been rented out to a private party this year for the entire rally. Won’t be open to the public. Decided to try to make a profit this year!

Thanks for all the patronage in the last couple years….. , See you all out here soon, everyone be sure to check out Keith and Fran’s steakhouse out at the Wyoming border. It’s awesome…great food and service….

I also have a new homes just outside Deadwood that I will rent for the week if anyone is interested, beautiful home with awesome views, garage, three bedrooms . Two minutes from Main St Deadwood , 15 from Sturgis or Spearfish. Interested?,

E-mail me at danny@dannygray.com ….thanks,

— Danny Gray

JESSE JAMES MARRIED AGAIN–SOLVANG, Calif. – Actress Sandra Bullock married mechanic and reality TV star Jesse James at a ranch near Santa Barbara, according to reports.

Bullock, 40, and James, 35, exchanged vows Saturday in front of several hundred guests at the Folded Hills Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley’s wine country.

Guests included actor William Shatner, actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Regina King, and Metallica lead singer James Hetfield, according to “Entertainment Tonight” and Us Weekly magazine.Many in Hollywood have been surprised at the pairing of the tattooed bad boy James and the on-screen good girl Bullock. They met in 2003.

It’s the first marriage for “Miss Congeniality” star Bullock, who had been engaged to actor Tate Donovan. She recently played the wife of a district attorney in the film “Crash.”James, who previously married twice and has three children, appears on The Discovery Channel’s “Monster Garage.”

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

SEMINOLE ROADHOUSE SPONSORED BY BIKERNET ROCKS FLORIDA COAST: WIN A TRIP–The Roadhouse features a Custom Bike Sweepstakes to win one of the four Hard Rock Custom Bikes built. Five semi-finalists will win a complimentary getaway including accommodation and roundtrip air to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, for the Grand Finale. Entries are taken at each of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse tour stops, as well as online at http://www.hrroadhouse.com or at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, when the featured bikes are showcased between Roadhouse trips.Two-year, title sponsor of the Roadhouse, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a destination for rock n’ rollers from across the nation to discover their rock n’ roll dreams.

The 86-acre resort in Hollywood, Florida, located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale is pure paradise, featuring a colossal 130,000 sq. ft. casino, a lush 4-acre lagoon tropical pool area, a legendary Hard Rock Caf?, sensational European-style spa and fitness center, and the famous Hard Rock Live concert hall. Seminole Paradise, South Florida’s newest entertainment destination for savvy shopping, delicious dining and explosive entertainment offers a little something for everyone, both day and night.

Other sponsors include Budweiser, Hawaiian Tropic, S&S Cycle, Performance Machine, Baker Transmission, Bikernet.com and HOT BIKE. For more information and a complete listing of scheduled events, please visit http://www.hrroadhouse.com

ANOTHER BIKERNET SPORTSTER REPORT–I performed all of the metal fabrication work including building the gas tank from scratch, fabricating the exhaust pipes from scratch as well as shaping the rear fender and fitting the front fender. There are other fabrication things that I performed as well including boxing in the front of the oil tank and the area between the gas tank and seat. In addition to performing all of the fabrication work I also completely wired the bike by myself (with Chris Thill’s helped as well) and did some engine work, which is my first time doing all of the fab, assembly and engine work. Some of the engine work includes porting the heads, boring out the cylinders and installing 10 over pistons, and installing new screamin eagle cams.

This is just the first of many custom motorcycles that we have been putting out at Lucky’s Garage in Minneapolis, MN. We are probably one of the largest custom motorcycle shops around with over 30,000 square feet of space and can do everything from general maintenance, to engine rebuilds, to complete custom motorcycle fabrication.

I just thought that I would send a few pics of one of my first builds to you guys and hope that maybe it is good enough and different enough to make it into a magazine or on Bikernet. Keep up the good work.

–Jon Fox

BIKERNET DEBATING ADVICE–The couple had been debating the purchase of a new auto for weeks.He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast little sports-like car so shecould zip through traffic around town.

He would probably have settled on any beat up old truck, but everything she seemed to like was way out of their price range.

“Look !” she said. I want something that goes from 0 to 200 in 4 seconds or less. “And my birthday is coming up. You could surprise me.”

For her birthday, he bought her a brand new bathroom scale.

Services are pending.

–from Chris T.

BIKERNET SHOVELHEAD REPORT–I just read where you are going to start your Shovel this weekend. I’m finally to that point myself. I sent you a pic at the beginning of this project and now I’m sending one at the end. I should be riding by Sunday evening. Pete Hill built this motor and I have to follow his break-in instructions for a good running Shovel.

Slabside Mike
Chapin, SC

KEN CONTE JOINS BIKERNET–I have attached a few new pictures from SPS and wantedto let you know that I would be interested in beingthe Readers Showcase editor . I have adegree in writing and currently have been doing somefreelance writing as well as doing the PR gig in theMC industry and tattoo community. I have a few storiesin the new Sturgis Rally News (Arlen Ness on thefront) and Savage Magazine as well as two articles into Greg at Streetchopper.

I dig this industry andstill have a lot to learn but I have attached anarticle I just sent to Greg on Front Range choppersfor you to look at and see my style of writing.

–Ken
Rise Above Consulting LLC

Here’s How You Can Help! http://www.KidsandChrome.comGet in on this Great Give-Away of two Very Cool Motorcycles. Even if you can’t attend BUY A TICKET!See the bikes here:http://www.cchs.org/events/Pennywise%20bike%20web.jpg

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.

A SECOND CHANCE
Win a $40,000 Thunder Mountain Custom Cyclehttp://www.cchs.org/events/grfx/Thunder-Mountain-Customs-bike-logo.jpg

Get in on the raffle of two very cool motorcycles even if you can’t attend Kids & Chrome. You can call for tickets or get them online. Drawings will be held and winners announced the night of the event and notified by U.S. Mail.

Get tickets by calling (605) 357-2525 or buy here online.

BUELL ENGINE SEARCH–I am looking for a Firebolt XB12R engine.Do you offer these engines.If not do you have any suggestion where to buy.

Wil Cordfunke
wil@cordfunke.nl

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