June 17, 2004 Part 2
By Bandit | | General Posts
Continued From Page 1
Photo from Wino Joe
BIKERNET ZOO– On the farm lived a chicken and a horse, both of whom loved to play together.
One day the two were playing, when the horse fell into a bog and began to sink. Scared for his life, the horse whinnied for the chicken to go get the farmer for help! Off the chicken ran, back to the farm.
Arriving at the farm, he searched and searched for the farmer, but to no avail, for he had gone to town with the only tractor. Running around, the chicken spied the farmer’s new Harley. Finding the keys in the ignition, the chicken sped off with a length of rope hoping he still had time to save his friend’s life.
Back at the bog, the horse was surprised, but happy, to see the chicken arrive on the shiny Harley, and he managed to get a hold of the loop of rope the chicken tossed to him. After tying the other end to the rear bumper of the farmer’s bike, the chicken then drove slowly forward and, with the aid of the powerful bike, rescued the horse!
Happy and proud, the chicken rode the Harley back to the farmhouse and the farmer was none the wiser when he returned. The friendship between the two animals was cemented: Best Buddies, Best Pals.
A few weeks later, the chicken fell into a mud pit, and soon, he too, began to sink and cried out to the horse to save his life! The horse thought a moment, walked over, and straddled the large puddle. Looking underneath, he told the chicken to grab his hangy-down thing and he could then lift him out of the pit. The chicken got a good grip, and the horse pulled him up and out, saving his life.
The moral of the story? (Yes, there’s a moral!)
“When You’re Hung Like A Horse, You Don’t Need A Harley To Pick Up Chicks!”
–from Sifu
TEN THINGS GOD WON’T ASK ON THAT DAY–
1…God won’t ask what kind of car you drove; He’ll ask how manypeople you drove who didn’t have transportation.
2…God won’t ask the square footage of your house; He’ll ask how manypeople you welcomed into your home.
3…God won’t ask about the clothes you had in your closet; He’ll askhow many you helped to clothe.
4…God won’t ask what your highest salary was; He’ll ask if youcompromised your character to obtain it.
5…God won’t ask what your job title was; He’ll ask if you performedyour job to the best of your ability.
6…God won’t ask how many friends you had; He’ll ask how many peopleto whom you were a friend.
7…God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived; He’ll ask how youtreated your neighbors.
8…God won’t ask about the color of your skin; He’ll ask about thecontent of your character.
9…God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation; He’lllovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.
10…God won’t have to ask how many people you forwarded this to; Healready knows whether or not you are ashamed to share this information withyour friends.
AMEN – Shipwreck
BIKERNET STEALTH REPORT–
This week I am doing a little something different. I am going to shed a little light on two guys who are just getting started in the bike building business.
I have known these guys for the past couple of years, John Norris and his side kick Dennis Elliott. The two of them turn out some old school, cool sportsters. They fly under the name of Chopper John’s Sheetmetal Fabrication. Take a look at the two chopped sporty’s they ride and I think you have to agree they are on the right track.
When I met John and Dennis a year or so ago, they were putting together a sporty for the Easyriders bike show. I was impressed with how when they faced a problem, and there were a few, but they never gave up and their spirit never faded. Another thing that impressed me was that John and Dennis are big HORSE fans and when I heard that, I knew they couldn’t be all bad!
John does Tig and Mig welding and really gets into shaping metal. When he tells me about cutting the legs on a frame and adding that stretch, you can see his eyes light up! John and Dennis say that their favorite bike to chop is a sporty, and don’t buy into the theory that bigger is always better. John has been welding for six years and was bitten by the chopper bug two years ago and has been chopping ever since. He has been riding for fifteen years, so he knows his way around bikes.
Currently John and Dennis are fabricating a complete frame, tank, fenders, oil tank, for an S&S 80″ hybrid reworked 95 horsepower sporty. Rigid frame of course, and inverted front end. It should be a cool ride!
John also likes that satin flat black look, in other words that “STEALTH” look. I wonder where he got that?
John and Dennis say since they are new at the game they usually work cheap or trade for their services. So I guess if you want them to do some work, call real soon because these guys have the raw talent to start to make their move .
Give them a call at Chopper John’s 704-821-0602 or 704-564-3677. Tell them you heard about them from the “STEALH” report on BIKERNET, the greatest biker web site in the world!
By the way, John has agreed to make three awards for The 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” to be held here in Charlotte July 25th. One of these awards was featured in the Sunday Post last week. Take a look I think you will be impressed!
One more thing my BIG bachelor party is this Saturday night, we are all riding that night and hopefully I will be home in time to write the STEALTH report for next Thursday’s news? That’s right, the big day is next Sunday, 6-27-04!
Until next week, RIDE!
Stealthman
BIKERNET REDNECK REPORT–A redneck, a sheep, and a dog were survivors of a terrible shipwreck.They found themselves stranded on a deserted island.After being there a while, they got into the habit of going to thebeach every evening to watch the sun set.
One particular evening, the sky was a fiery red, with beautiful cirrus clouds, the breeze was warm and gentle; a perfect night for romance. As they sat there, the sheep startedlooking better and better to the redneck. Soon, he leaned over to the sheep and put his arm around it, but the dog got jealous and began growling fiercely until the redneck took hisarm from around the sheep. After that, the three of them continued to enjoy the sunsets together but there was no more cuddling.
A few weeks passed by, and lo and behold, there was another shipwreck. The only survivor, was a beautiful young woman, the most beautiful woman the redneck had ever seen. She was in a pretty bad way when they rescued her, but they slowly nursed her back to health.When the young maiden was well enough, they introduced her to their evening beach ritual.
It was another beautiful evening; red sky, cirrus clouds, a warm and gentle breeze–perfect for a night of romance. Pretty soon, the redneck started to get “those feelings” again. Hefought them as long as he could, but he finally gave in and leaned over to the young woman, cautiously, and whispered in her ear… “Would you mind taking the dog for a walk?
–from Sifu
Xdomes MARK THE SPOT ? COMING SOON TO BIKERNET–My wife and I were sunbathing in Ibiza Spain when I spotted a tent that looked like the Spanish flag, it was actually just a yellow and red tent. The ideas came to me like crazy…Flames, Raiders, Lakers, Packers, Harley and many more. I put it all down on paper, quit my job and started Xdomes Incorporated.
This is my first year in business and I’ve found that the biker community has endeared my tents more so than regular campers. It’s just a matter of cool people liking cool designs. Right now I have the Flame & Patriot tents available in the 4-person size. More styles and sizes will be coming soon.
I will try to go to several bike runs and make theses tents available to everyone. However, my goal is to wholesale them to other vendors and retailers so that they are easily accessible to the general public.
Keep checking my web site (www.xdomes.com) because I plan to keep up with the NEW and COOL designs.
Thank you!
Roland Marin
Keep your eye on the Gulch. These will soon be available through Bikernet!
LIFE– Is all about ass, you’re either covering it,
laughing it off,
kicking it,
kissing it,
busting it,
or trying to get a piece of it.
–from Sifu
BIKE WEEK REPORT–I spent a few hours at the Weirs and thought that the crowd wasa bit light. I got a parking spot right on the causeway.had hoped to hook up with the crew on the poker run, but couldn’tget my act together in time. So I looked for faces in the crowd fromthe group. To my dismay, I saw no one who I recognized.
Just a warning to you all. I drove up thru Concord and passed by acouple of cops doing noise checks on some bikes in a parking lot onthe side of the road. As my pipes are marginal, I didn’t stickaround to see the outcome.
Rogue
BIKERNET RELATIONSHIPS– A white-haired old man walked into a jewelry store on a Friday, witha beautiful young lady at his side.
“I’m looking for a special ring for my girlfriend,” he said. Ourjeweler looked through our stock and took out an outstanding ring priced at $5,000.
“I don’t think you understand-I want something very unique,” the mansaid.
At that, our now very excited jeweler went and fetched our specialstock from the safe.
“Here’s one stunning ring at $40,000.”
The girls eyes sparkled, and the man said that he would take it.
How are you paying?” asked our jeweler.
I’ll pay by check; but of course the bank will want to make sure that everything is in order, so I’ll write a check and you can phone thebank tomorrow, and then I’ll fetch the ring on Monday.”
Monday morning, our very disappointed jeweler phoned the man.
“You lied, there’s no money in that account.”
“I know – sorry – but can you imagine what a FANTASTIC weekend I had?
–from Kenny Price
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE TEAM DOMINATES NHRA PRO STOCK BIKE AT COLUMBUS–Hines Scores Trifecta with Track-Record ET, Top Qualifier Slot and Final-Round Win
HEBRON, Ohio (June 13, 2004) – The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team took control of the Pro Stock Bike class at the 40th Annual Pontiac Excitement NHRA Nationals at National Trail Raceway here today, setting two track records and claiming the top spot in qualifying before team rider Andrew Hines powered his Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod to a satisfying win in the final round of eliminations. It was the Screamin’ Eagle crew’s second final-round win of the season. After five Pro Stock Bike events on the 2004 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, Hines has a 119-point lead in the season standings.
“The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team, led by Byron Hines, exerts an incredible amount of intensity and effort into each race. Paired with their experience and skill, it’s a winning combination,” said Screamin’ Eagle Racing Manager Anne Paluso. “Andrews bike needed a fresh engine after qualifying. There was a lot of thrashing in our pit, and a lot of work going on behind the scenes at the shop, but that’s what it takes to win at this level.”
Screamin’ Eagle rider GT Tonglet got the weekend off to a fast start with a qualifying run of 7.148 seconds at 191.51 mph, good for a new Pro Stock Bike top-speed track record. Hines upped the ante with a blistering run of 7.081/189.39 to set a new track ET record for the Pro Stock Bike class and claim the top qualifying spot. Tonglet qualified fifth.
Both riders advanced cleanly through the first round of eliminations on Sunday. Hines (7.126/187.78) defeated Redell Harris (7.466/179.25) while Tonglet (7.205/179.56) dispatched Kurt Matthe (7.355/180.26). In round two, Hines (7.214/188.89) nipped Antron Brown (7.254/183.42) but had a scare on this track’s short cool-down area when his front wheel locked up while braking on water seeping through the track, but he managed to ride it out safely. Tonglet came to the line with a new engine and put down a strong run of 7.208/191.43 but a 0.043-second reaction time gave the win to Geno Scali (7.229/184.67), who posted a 0.015 reaction time.
“We’re really pleased with both riders’ performances, and to be leaving this event with both bikes taking numbers 1 and 2 in the championship points chase,” said Crew Chief Byron Hines.
In round three, Hines (7.131/187.86) charged past Scali (7.238/184.55) to put his Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod in its third final-round appearance of the 2004 season, where he faced veteran rider Steve Johnson, making his sixth career final-round appearance and his first in three years. Johnson, who has never won a final, ran a (7.447/180.16) and left disappointed again, as Hines (7.131/185.56) posted a convincing win over the Suzuki rider.
“We had the fastest bike all day,” Andrew Hines said after the win.
“It was awesome. This Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson is so consistent and easy to ride. It just flies. I know that all I have to do is do my deal and we’ll win. The crowd support for our program has been tremendous. People love to see these Harleys go fast and beat up on the Suzukis and the Kawasakis. Another manufacturer competing in the class only makes it better.”
After five rounds of NHRA Pro Stock Bike competition, Hines leads the class with 466 points. Consistent results at Columbus moved Tonglet from third to second place with 336 points, just ahead of third-place Angelle Savoie with 331 points.
“The Pro Stock Bike class has gotten tougher and tougher over the last three years and we really have reached a point where anyone can win,” said Hines. “I’m just going to stay focused on the championship and getting points. We’re a third of the way into our season and it’s great to be out front. The fans are counting on us to keep our lead on the championship.”
The next Pro Stock Bike event on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series is the 35th Annual K&N Filters Supernationals, June 17-20, at Old Bridge Township Raceway in Englishtown, N.J.
Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner. Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information
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June 10, 2004 Part 4
By Bandit | | General Posts
Continued From Page 3
THE HUNT FOR ’62 PANHEADS CONTINUES–We’re looking for a set of ’62, inside oiler panhead for a friend who inherited his father’s Pan. In the process of restoring the bike a mechanic disappeared with his heads. We need to replace them.
Drop me a line if you have a link to a set: Bandit@bikernet.com.
THE CHARLIE BRECHTEL BOOZE FIGHTER REPORT–Bill Hayes here…I’m the one who has been working a lot with Charlie Brechtel…Charlie mentioned that you might have a line or two on publishers who might be interested in biker subjects…I have just completed the book, “The Original Wild Ones”…about the legendary Boozefighters MC…it has been a two-year project…the book is also accompanied by a 47-minute professionally-produced DVD featuring interviews with three of the surviving original members…guys who were in Hollister in ’47…any help you could steer this way would sure be appreciated…
–BILL HAYES
mailto:gotdablues@hotmail.com
–from Rogue
WISCONSIN HELMET LAW CHANGE RESULTS IN 1.9 MILLION SETTLEMENT–The Hupy law firm again showed their commitment to bikers by working with Wisconsin legislators, Governor Doyle and ABATE of Wisconsin to over-turn the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The following shows how the new law immediately affected the life of a biker family.
Click herefor more information.
BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN REPORT– Just a short note to say I had a great trip and it looks like they are going to give me a 4-year visa instead of 12 months which will save a lot of mucking around. We booked the Harley for our trip at the end of August, really looking forward to that. You won’t know yourselves when all the work is finished at the headquarters and you get back to a normal life (whatever that is ). The Pan is coming together slowly, I will get more photos and a rundown on my trip, also a review on some music as soon as I get my arse into gear. Kerry says Hi and hope you are both in good health and great spirits.
Best Regards,
Glenn.
2ND ANNUAL CHOPPERS ONLY RUN & SHOW JULY 4TH 2004 OVER $25,OOO IN CASH & PRIZES SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM
Deacon & Chris Tronolone Promotion
Place : KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Time: 12:00pm ? 6:00pm
Admission: $10.00 Kids under 12 Free
Celebrity Guests: Billy Lane of Choppers Inc.
Indian Larry Legendary Bike Builder
Peter Fonda: Actor ? Star of Easy Rider
Paul Cox Custom Leather King
Mondo Porras of Denvers Choppers
Tom Prewitt Of Damon?s Painter From Monster Garage
Keith ?Bandit? Ball Of Bikernet.com
Jose De Miguel Of Caribbean Custom Cycles
Come ride with the Celebrity Guests.Ride will begin at Cycle City Harley-Davidson?s New Super Store, Registration at 8:30am, ride will start promptly at 10:00am with celebrity guests leading the way. $10.00 Entry Fee for the ride and admission to show, first 300 bikes will get t-shirts and other gifts. Ride is open to all motorcyclists. All participants will receive a voter ballot to judge the bike show. Ballots will be numbered for prize giveaways. Additional voter ballots and raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $5.00.
Registration for the Avon Tyres Custom Bike Show will begin at 10:30am and will promptly end at 1:30am with a $30.00 entry fee.Classes will be: Full custom, Old School Chopper, New School Chopper, Vintage, Harley Custom, Back Street Chopper, Digger, Hawaii?s Legendary Local Boy and Best of Show. Handcrafted Trophys and $500.00 Cash Prize to 1st place in each class. All judging will be people?s choice. There will be a Best Paint job Award to go to the Owner and Painter of the bike by House Of Kolor & DeVilbiss.
Hawaii?s Award Winning Artist Dennis Mathewson of Cosmic Airbrush will be Pinstriping your motorcycles on site.
Prize giveaways will include: 2004 Buell Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle from Cycle City Harley-Davidson
Trip for 2 to Australia from Hawaiian Airlines with Accommodations from Outrigger Sun City Resort located in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Interisland Trips from Hawaiian Airlines
Surfboards from T&C Surf, Strong Current and Buttons Hawaii
Fine Art Limited Edition Graphic by Christian Riese Lassen
World Renown Surf Photographer Signed Cibachrome Print by Hank Foto
Gift Certificates from Custom Chrome, Avon Tyres & Bikers ChoiceAnd much more prizes
Choppers Only Hawaii will be sponsoring an Elementary School Essay Contest for a Computer Giveaway.
Assistance by some of Hawaii?s Premier Bike Clubs
SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM
READ ORWELL–HERE’S THE PIZZA 2008 LESSON– Operator: “Thank you for calling Pizza Hut. May I have your national ID number?”
Customer: “Hi, I’d like to place an order.”
Operator: “I must have your NIDN first, sir”
Customer: “My National ID Number, yeah, hold on, eh, it’s 6102049998-45-54610.”
Operator: “Thank you, Mr. Sheehan. I see you live at 1742 Meadowland Drive, and the phone number’s 494-2366. Your office number over at Lincoln Insurance is 745-2302 and your cell number’s 266-2566. Email address is sheehan@ home.net. Which number are you calling from, sir?”
Customer: “Huh? I’m at home. Where d’ya get all this information?”
Operator: “We’re wired into the HSS, sir.”
Customer: “The HSS, what is that?”
Operator: “We’re wired into the Homeland Security System, sir. This will add only 15 seconds to your ordering time”
Customer: (Sighs) “Oh, well, I’d like to order a couple of your All-Meat Special pizzas.
Operator: “I don’t think that’s a good idea, sir.”
Customer: “Whaddya mean?”
Operator: “Sir, your medical records and commode sensors indicate that you’ve got very high blood pressure and extremely high cholesterol. Your National Health Care provider won’t allow such an unhealthy choice.”
Customer: “What?!?! What do you recommend, then?”
Operator: “You might try our low-fat Soybean Pizza. I’m sure you’ll like it.”
Customer: “What makes you think I’d like something like that?”
Operator: “Well, you checked out ‘Gourmet Soybean Recipes’ from your local library last week, sir. That’s why I made the suggestion.”
Customer: “All right, all right. Give me two family-sized ones, then.”
Operator: “That should be plenty for you, your wife and your four kids, and your 2 dogs can finish the crusts, sir. Your total is $49.99.”
Customer: “Lemme give you my credit card number.”
Operator: “I’m sorry sir, but I’m afraid you’ll have to pay in cash. Your credit card balance is over its limit.”
Customer: “I’ll run over to the ATM and get some cash before your driver gets here.”
Operator: “That won’t work either, sir. Your checking account’s overdrawn also.”
Customer: “Never mind! Just send the pizzas. I’ll have the cash ready. How long will it take?”
Operator: “We’re running a little behind, sir. It’ll be about 45 minutes, sir. If you’re in a hurry you might want to pick ’em up while you’re out getting the cash, but then, carrying pizzas on a motorcycle can be a little awkward.”
Customer: “Wait! How do you know I ride a scooter?”
Operator: “It says here you’re in arrears on your car payments, so your car got repo’ed. But your Harley’s paid for and you just filled the tank yesterday”
Customer: Well I’ll be a “@#%/$@&?#!”
Operator: “I’d advise watching your language, sir. You’ve already got a July 4, 2006 conviction for cussing out a cop and another one I see here in September for contempt at your hearing for cussing at a judge.” “Oh yes I see here that you just got out from a 90 day stay in the State Correctional Facility. Is this your first pizza since your return to society?”
Customer: (Speechless)
Operator: “Will there be anything else, sir?”
Customer: “Yes, I have a coupon for a free 2 liter of Coke”.
Operator: “I’m sorry sir, but our ad’s exclusionary clause prevents us from offering free soda to diabetics. The New Constitution prohibits this.
Thank you for calling Pizza Hut!”
–from Chris T.
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON COMBINATION SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER–Mount A Tach Without Cluttering The Handlebar Area– MILWAUKEE (May 15, 2004) The new Combination Speedometer/Tachometer (P/N 74549-04, $449.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories allows the owner to add a tach to monitor engine speed without installing a separate gauge housing on the motorcycle. The analog tachometer sweeps across the lower portion of the gauge face.
The backlit face aids night-time viewing, and the easy-to-read LCD odometer/tripmeter remains visible when the ignition is turned off. The unit mounts in the stock dash opening on the tank-mounted console and is a direct plug-in installation for 2004-later Dyna Wide Glide, Softail and Road King models.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
BIKERNET ZEN TEACHINGS–Do not walk behind me, for I may notlead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I maynot follow. Do not walk beside me either.Just pretty much leave me the h e l l alone.
–from Joan C.
WE’RE BURNIN’ DAYLIGHT–Shit is flying around here and I’m as excited as a kid with this first Harley. I can’t wait to set up the shop. When it’s complete we look forward to more Baker tech articles. Next week, hook, or goddamn crook, we’re puttting together a BDL/Compu-Fire tech when we install the latest BDL Belt Drive System on a Bikernet Door Prize Winner’s Softail.
Rogue, in Florida, is working on a Bassini slip on muffler tech and test. We should have it in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime I’m the grunt helping haul lumber to get the job done. Whatever it takes.
Have a great weekend.
–Bandit
June 10, 2004 Part 3
By Bandit | | General Posts
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BIKERNET CANADIAN DIVORCE– A Polish man married a Canadian girl after he had been in Canada a year or so and although his ‘English was far from perfect, they got on very well. Until one day he rushed into a lawyer’s office and asked him if he could arrange a divorce for him, very quick. The lawyer said that the speed of getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances and asked him the following questions.
Lawyer: Have you any grounds?
Pole: Ja, an acre and half and a nice little home with 3 bedrooms
Lawyer: No, I mean what is the foundation of this case?
Pole: It is made of concrete brick and mortar he responded.
Lawyer: No, does either of you have a real grudge?
Pole: No, he replied we have a two car carport and have never really needed one.
Lawyer: I mean what your relations are like?
Pole: All my relations are in Poland.
Lawyer: Is there any infidelity in your marriage?
Pole: Yes, we have hi fidelity stereo set and DVD player with 6.1 sounds. We don’t necessarily like the music, but the answer to your question is yes.
Lawyer: No, I mean does your wife beat you up?
Pole: No, I’m always up before her.
Lawyer: Is your wife a nagger?
Pole: NO, she white.
Lawyer: Why do you want this divorce?
Pole: She going to kill me.
Lawyer: What makes you think that?
Pole: I got proof!
Lawyer: What kind of proof?
Pole: She going to poison me. She buys a bottle at the drug store and put on shelf in bathroom. I can read – it says, “Polish Remover”.
–from Chris T.
BIKERNET DENTAL DEPARTMENT–A man walks into the dentist’s office and after the dentist examines him,he says, “that tooth has to come out. I’m going to give you a shot ofNovocain and I’ll be back in a few minutes.”
The man grabs the doc’sarm, “no way. I hate needles I’m not having any shot!”
So the dentistsays, “okay, we’ll have to go with the gas.”
The man replies,”absolutely not. It makes me very sick for a couple of days. I’m nothaving gas.”
So the dentist steps out and comes back with a glass ofwater, “here,” he says. “Takethis pill.”
The man asks “What is it?” The doc replies, “Viagra.”
Theman looks surprised, “will that kill the pain?” he asks.
“No,” repliesthe dentist, “but it will give you something to hang on to while I pullyour tooth!”
–from Chris T.
BIKERNET TEXAS REPORT–Still trying to recover from the weekend. Picked up a Canon I9900 photo quality printer yesterday and have not had the sense to install the software yet.
Just got off the phone with Bradley Da Polisher he is going to get me some additional info on the homepage cutie (Dallas Honey) I still love her! Hell everyone that has seen that image is like…DAMN! Hoping to get some additional shots of her! Have Lights, Will Travel. Will probably do the story on Bradley’s shop after the Smoke Out.
Everyone trying to get me to go to the SO, Bradley said hell dude fly out Saturday and return Sunday…it will be worth it! Lucky Devil planning a party July 17th, just about got all the ROT images reduced, have not even started on the words. Maybe I should check and see if I won the Lotto over the weekend.
How was y’alls weekend? Riding and having fun I hope!
See Ya
RFR
AMD ON EUROPE’S FREEWAY MAGAZINE– Some news aboutFreeway– never stopped printing. Since March the new Owner is Fabrice Roux (my old boss). He is the creator of Freeway and he bought the Titles Freeway, Kustom and Rallye magazines) with 5 associates who work directly for the magazines. The new adress is:
FREEWAY MAGAZINE
65 boulevard Cote Blatin
Centre Viaduc
63000 Clermont -Ferrand
The name of my substitute is Thierry Roche
e-mail : troche@6packpublishing.fr
phone : 00 33 4 73 29 32 40
fax : 00 33 4 73 29 32 49
Best regards
Robin Bradley
HARLEY-DAVIDSON BOLSTERS CHINA PRESENCE–Motorcycle Maker Announces Relationship with Chinese Company.
MILWAUKEE (June 8, 2004) – Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced the signing of a memo of understanding with the Zongshen Motorcycle Group which could facilitate Harley-Davidson’s entry into the Chinese motorcycle market and enhance Zongshen’s capabilities in its home market. The announcement came during a visit by Harley-Davidson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Bleustein and other company officials to Zongshen’s headquarters in Chongqing, China.
Both companies emphasized that the memo of understanding provides a framework for a potential relationship, but that many details are yet to be discussed before the two companies commit to a formal agreement.
“Harley-Davidson’s primary objective is to export our American-made motorcycles to China and to develop political and motorcycle industry alliances in anticipation of the market becoming more accessible,” said Bleustein. “We do not believe it will be necessary for Harley-Davidson to manufacture its motorcycles in China in order to be able to sell them there,” he said.
While in China, Bleustein is also pressing Harley-Davidson’s case for market entry with government officials. The day before his visit to Zongshen, Bleustein met in Beijing with China’s Vice Minister of Commerce, Wei Jianguo, to urge the easing of official and unofficial trade barriers that limit Harley-Davidson’s ability to sell its premium American-made motorcycles in China.
Those barriers include a 50 percent import duty on motorcycles. The duty is scheduled to drop to 30 percent by January 2005, a level which is still onerous according to Harley-Davidson. In addition, local governments in China often limit the number of motorcycle licenses they will grant, and motorcycles are singled out for outright bans from operating in many of China’s largest cities.
BIKERNET PHILOSOPHY CLASS–Consider the words of Plato. “One of the penalties for refusing toparticipate in politics is that you end up being governed by yourinferiors.” –Plato
–from Joan C.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CUSTOM BIKE BUIDING–The event is a joint venture between American Motorcycle Dealer, the UK based international dealer magazine for the custom v-twin industry, and Custom Chrome, the Morgan Hill, California based distributor of aftermarket parts and accessories.
The idea has its origins in Europe, at the AMD ProShow that has been held each year since 2002. That event is hosted by Custom Chrome at their European subsidiary’s annual Dealer Show in Germany at the end of March each year. That event is now to become the Official European Championships Of Custom Bike Building, and the winners are invited to compete with challengers from North America and the rest of the world at the Official World Championships.
The first event will be held at the annual Custom Chrome Dealer Show, at their Morgan Hill, California world headquarters, from October 8th to 10th 2004. Judging will be on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th, with the announcements made at a special gala occasion on the evening of Saturday October 9th.
The Official World Championships are open to literally all comers, dealers, distributors, parts or motorcycle manufacturers, dealership personnel, professional designers/builders and amateur/privateer custom enthusiasts; of all nationalities, world-wide.
The Official World Championships are completely OPEN. You don’t need to be involved with Custom Chrome to enter.
Entries my run, but beyond that, no rules. There are no other restrictions, formulas, or criteria. Although the competition will be dominated by 45 degree air cooled v-twins. Actually any kind of custom motorcycle can be entered into the primary/principal Freestyle class. There are specific classes to recognise the work of OE builders, that is to say volume builders (of more that 200 motorcycles a year), and another class specifically for builders of Custom Chrome HR3 kit bikes, but these can also enter the Freestyle?class. Future years may see the evolution of further classes (metric cruisers, performance customs etc), but all such entrants will also still be able to enter the Freestyle class.
There is a nominal $100.00 entrance fee for the Freestyle class in order to ensure that we know which motorcycles are going to arrive at the event by the deadline for doing so. This has been introduced simply as a goodwill statement of intent so that lists, display and judging materials can be prepared in advance with a reasonable degree of accuracy.
See full details in the rules and regulations section of this web site, and download the entry forms for faxing to AMD or complete them on-line here in the AMD ProShow web site, amdproshow.com.
As detailed in the official rules and regulations an independently scrutinised and managed panel of judges will be appointed, consisting principally (perhaps entirely) of editors and other personnel from the markets custom and wider motorcycling press and media including Bikernet. No members of staff or related family members of employees of Custom Chrome or AMD or any related businesses will be permitted to be involved in the judging. Neither will any participants or family of participants to permitted to judge. The judging will be independent, impartial, honest, authoritative, and scrutinised.
As detailed in the official rules and regulations the winner of the Freestyle class will receive a $25,000.00 cash prize. They will also receive a Championship ring which is theirs to keep forever, and be honored with a perpetual trophy that they will be invited to present to the following year’s winner. The winner will also have the right to call himself or herself the Official World Championship Custom Bike Builder for the year in question, and to historically refer to themselves as having been the Official World Champion for the year in which they won. There are other prizes for the first and second reserve winners of the Freestyle class and for the winners of the other classes; these are detailed in the official rules and regulations.
For More info just e-mail Robin Bradley or his son, Ben, showmaster@amdproshow.com, or check their amdproshow.com
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June 10, 2004 Part 2
By Bandit | | General Posts
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THE WHITEHORSE PRESS SUMMER REPORT–Like many of you, we’re getting into the summer riding season, which for us shifts to high gear next week with BIKE WEEK at Laconia and the thrilling RIDE TO THE SKY up Mount Washington here in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. As I pulled out our riding gear, I was reminded of a number of products we sell that always make our rides more comfortable.
Powersports’ heavy-duty OVERBOOTS offer maximum water repellency, easy on-off styling, good traction, and are compact enough to keep a pair in your tank bag or saddlebag on every ride. $39.95
The Motosport COOLING VEST will keep you cool and comfortable for up to 8 to 12 hours of hard riding, and is available in either silver or black. $49.95http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product.asp?id=mcvb
“No itch” Merino WOOL SOCKS give your feet a smooth and luxurious feel and wick away moisture, making them ideal to wear in both warmer and cooler weather. Available in two weights, the mediums have extra cushioning in the toe box, sole, and shin for extra comfort. If you order three or more pairs, we’ll give you a nice break on price too.http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product.asp?id=sokchttp://www.whitehorsepress.com/product.asp?id=sokp
The Back-A-Line BACK-SUPPORT BELT reduces back pain, prevents injury and promotes good posture. Available in six sizes to fit waists from 23 to 48 inches. $39.95
Airhawk SEAT CUSHIONS or Butt Buffer GEL PADS eliminate painful pressure points to promote consistent blood flow for a more enjoyable ride. No more numbness, no more aching butt!http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product.asp?id=cvram http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product.asp?id=bbm
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BDL CLUTCH SYSTEM REVIEW–OK… I’m thoroughly impressed (not easily done). I changed my 1975 Shovelhead a little this year, to include a new S+S 98″ stroker motor, Divinci carb, new trans gears, dual-plug / single-fire ignition, lots of speed goodies, and of course, a new BDL belt drive & quiet clutch set up.
I did quite a bit of grinding in the inner primary to create the necessary clearance for the belt drive. But, other than that, installation was a breeze. Everything lined up perfectly.
I finally fired the bike yesterday (second kick !) and took my first ride.
The first surprise was when I went to engage first gear. I went for it like I normally do, a firm toss to first gear anticipating the clunk normally heard at this point in the process. Well, I shifted way too hard. All I heard was “click” and I was in gear. Pull in the clutch and the clutch plate makes 2 revolutions and STOPS. Total disengagement instantly. Absolutely no clutch drag. I must have had a look of surprise on my face since the shop owner was smiling & laughing at me. I guess I looked confused.
OK, out we go, onto the road for a shakedown cruise. The hardest thing to get used to so far is the bike now shifts from gear to gear with a very quiet little click, and no clunks, or normal-typical noises. When I stop, I can click from gear to gear and locate neutral with my toe, not my hand or the old “shut it down & then find neutral” like I’ve been doing for almost 40 years now all the time owning stock to semi-stock H-D clutches.
The clutch works great, the bike shifts great, and in a word, it think the entire system is GREAT !
I’m almost as impressed with the new clutch-trans action as I am with the new stroker motor & horsepower.
I’m not sure what impresses me most, the motor, the clutch, or my very first ever electric starter. (OK, I’m a slow learner)
Thanks for a truly great product, which installs easily and works right from the first time out. No adjustments were necessary in any way. Install & go.
Have a good day.
Sincerely,
Dennis Blue
Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
Adhesives Research, Inc.
Glen Rock, PA
drblue@arglobal.com
NEW NYC LAW WILL COST LOUD PIPES BIG BUCKS–In an ever expanding effort to turn NYC from “The Big Apple” into “The Cash Cow” , Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced today, June 8th, a new noise ordinance. It would seem that Hiz Honna has sensitive ears and wants NYC residents to live a more pastoral existence. In addition to baring folks from mowing their lawns except during the hours of 9 AM to 6 PM on weekends and even going so far as to have your dog not bark for more than 5 minutes a day, he has decreed that if we can hear your motorcycle from 200 feet away, you’re gonna get a ticket. That’s right boys and girls. 200 feet!!!
No longer will law enforcement have to carry decibel meters to check out the commotion. All they have to do is say they heard you coming from more than 200 feet away. No word from the Mayor on distributing tape measures to the cops.
If you wish, earplugs can be sent to the Mayor at:
Mayor Bloomberg
Gracie Mansion
590 E. 89th Street
NYC, NY 10128
Maybe that will help his sleep at night and we can get back to riding our motorcycles safely, using less foreign fuel and lessening the traffic and parking nightmare that is NYC.
On a lighter note, the Mayor’s out door announcement was momentarily interrupted by a passing motorcycle.
–TBEAR
FANTASY IN IRON PRODUCTS REVIEW–Dennis makes the hottest air cleaners on the market, and I’ve been using them for over a decade. Check out some of his shit.
The Little Breather
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Goodson Magneto Cover
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#M32G Supreme gasket for Goodson mag covers made from cork/neoprene are water tight. We don’t recommend using paper gaskets on the Goodson mag cover.
Goodson Air Cleaners
These little units look hot painted or polished.For the nearest dealer nearest you call Dennis Goodson at (303) 455-4054
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Denver, CO 80211
IN SEARCH OF LOST ISSUES–I am trying to locate the July, 1976 edition of EasyriderS magazine – it featured a prison run (Folsum or San Quentin).
Also looking for the year-end wrap up edition of Outlaw 1979 or 1980
If you could suggest any ideas I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
J. Hayes
“Jody Hayes”
For more info call Leonette “Leo” Powers @ 602-725-1603
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Getting Lost In Memories
Shifting Gears
Listen To That Motor Whine
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Pack Getting Larger
The Further We Go
Stopping To Help
A Bro In Need
Set Of Points
Maybe Some Gasoline
South Dakota
Here We Come,
Hear Us Come
Rolling Thunder
A Million V-Twins United
Together As One
Tonight We Set Up Camp
Tomorrow We Awake
With The Sun
Hit Ol’ Main Street
Rested And Ready
For Some Righteous
Biker Fun
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June 10, 2004 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
New Victory models were just announced and 2005 looks hot. We’ll bring you the line-up as soon as it’s released. Harley-Davidson releases their 2005 models next week to the media. And Helen Wolfe, Bikernet correspondent and the Mailman are rolling to Las Vegas for Harley’s presentation, specifically for women riders. Again there’s embargo dates on the info, but we’ll launch it when we’ve cleared those dates. 2005 Looks to be a screamin’ year.
I need to finish the Run For Breath trophy this weekend and ship the sucker. I’m requesting a couple of calm days and cold beer–fat chance. In the meantime, washers are running, electricians comin’, carpet guys measuring, railing people drawing up plans and I’m hammering on the news. Let’s rock:
JUDGE, SENATE CANDIDATE BACKS MEASURE TO AMEND ‘THREE STRIKES’– (ORANGE COUNTY, CA.) – Saying judges frequently “have their hands tied” by the state’s tough and arbitrary criminal sentencing laws, U.S. Senate candidate and state superior court judge James P. “Jim” Gray (L-CA) became the first statewide politician to endorse the recently-qualified ballot measure to amend the “Three Strikes” law.
“From what I see as a trial court judge, the Three Strikes sentencing law is often inefficient and unduly rigid,” say Gray, who was appointed by Gov. Deukmejian to the municipal court in 1983 and the superior court in 1989. “We could save hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars every year by simply requiring a third strike be a violent offense.”
This week, the California Secretary of State’s office told organizers of the “Citizens Against Violent Crime” that they had gathered enough signatures to place the measure on the November ballot, along with at least 13 other propositions, after years of effort to qualify the initiative.
If passed by voters, a criminal convicted of a third strike would still receive a mandatory 25-to-life sentence if they committed a violent crime, such as assault with a deadly weapon, rape, robbery or murder.
The ballot measure, which has not been assigned a proposition number, will also toughen prison sentencing for those convicted of sexually abusing children.
There are 42,322 people in state prison on second and third strikes, according to the Department of Corrections. Only one-third of these are incarcerated for violent crimes. Most of the other two-thirds committed non-violent property or drug offenses. There are three times more marijuana offenders incarcerated on a third strike than for the offenses of robbery, rape and murder combined.
–from Rogue
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIKER BASH–Lyons, Colo: This year the sun was shining down on the people at the fourth annual Redhill Motorcycle Werx Pig Roast in Lyons, Colorado. It is a chance for all of their long time customers and new customers to come up have some free hog and talk shop with the owners Scot and Mercedes Ross. This year and estimated 800 people rode up and partied with the pig! “This gives us chance to say thank you to all of our loyal customers and show off some of our newest custom builds” said Mercedes Ross. “It’s fun to have, what feels like family, come up and just have a good time”.
A good time was had by all. There was a free bikini bike wash with some girls from The Bus Stop, door prizes and a give-away. All this while you could feed your face with some of the finest roast pig around and listen to some great live music. They showcased several of their custom builds including Mercedes “Bitchcraft” an all aluminum women?s specific bike that you will see adorning billboards in Sturgis this year, and Scot’s personal ride “Silver Tongue,” a classic chop with a 124″ S&S that has brought home a few trophies.
Tours of the shop were available were you could see the full paint shop they have set up in back, housing Black Canyon Custom Paint and get a to see the Dyno room. They will have plenty more parties as the summer goes on and come on over and say “Hi” to Scot and Mercedes at Thunder Road in Sturgis this year.
–J. Ken Conte
SUMMER RIDING ALERT–COLORADO SPRINGS– Just thought you might like to let ALL your riders know that IF they are visiting Colorado or just passing through they should avoid Colorado Springs UNLESS they have the ‘STOCK EXHAUST’ still on their Harley. If you own a custom and your pipes DON’T say either DOT or Harley Davidson on them, you too will receive a ticket. Minimum cost is $50. And it’s a PRIMARY OFFENSE, so they can pull you over and write you up JUST for the exhaust issue. The police who pull you over determine whether your exhaust is legal or not.
On your way to Sturgis from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada or SoCal and planning on going up I-25 through Colorado Springs to Denver and then on to Sturgis? Plan to add $50 Colorado Springs Noise Tax ticket to your trip. OR avoid Colorado Springs all together. Your choice. I personally am starting a boycott of ALL Colorado Springs business’, as it’s the ONLY WAY to send a message. If tax revenues dip and business STOP seeing motorcyclists coming to their place of business, then MAYBE we can get these people to come to their senses.
The city ordinance used is section 10.22.204, which is used to ticket BOTH motorcycles and ‘euro race cars’ according to the Colorado Springs City Council.
Sincerely,
Jim Waldrep
Denver, Co<
whiterivr@msn.com
A DIXIE MEMORY–Remember ‘Dixie’ from Rescue 911? This a pic from her singing days.
–from Ron W.
WHITEHOUSE REPORT–President gets off the helicopter in front of the White House, carrying ababy pig under each arm. The Marine guard snaps to attention, salutes, andsays: “Nice pigs, sir.”
The President replies: “These are not pigs, these are authentic TexanRazorback Hogs. I got one for VP Cheney, and I got one for Defense SecretaryRumsfeld.”
The Marine again snaps to attention, salutes, and replies, “Nice trade,sir.”
–from S & C
STEALTH REPORT FROM NC–Life is precious! We have all heard this before and when we hear it we usually stop for a second or two and think about it. When tragedy strikes it makes us realize that things can change with the blink of an eye. It makes us reevaluate what is important in life and how fragile our time is. When my son Justin passed away at the age of sixteen it made me see things in a new light.
At that time in my life I would find myself thinking and seeing myself five years down the road, 10 years down the road. I stopped looking down the road and started to pay attention to where I was in the road at the present time. My point is to pay attention to what is at hand. You only live once, when it is over there is no second chance. Live life like you are dying! You can’t wait for one day forever! Life is not a dress rehearsal!
I know it is hard to do everything you dream of and probably impossible to do everything you would like to do, but we all need to have dreams. We all need to do something we really want to do and not put it off until tomorrow or in five years. You see the funny thing about life is that we never know how much road we have been given, how many rides we have left. I know sometimes I am still guilty of thinking too far ahead and when I find myself doing this, I snap out of it real fast.
When you have a chance to do something you really want to do, do it! When our time is over it is over and you don’t want to be sitting around when you are older saying to yourself “I wish I would have done this or that, I could have, if only I would have taken the chance.”
Speaking of promises The 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” promises to be a must attend event this summer. The run is Sunday July 25th here in Charlotte. We have even gotten the LAW involved. I guess that is a good thing? They have agreed to provide a police escort from “STEALTH” headquarters to Ben”s V-Twins in downtown Charlotte.
Well that is it for this week, until next week RIDE and do something special for yourself!
Later!
–Mike (STEALTHMAN)
BUELL DEALER TEAMS FASTER AT ROAD AMERICA FORMULA XTREME–Strong Runs by Hal?s and Kosco Riders Rev Up Hometown Crowd. Hal?s rider Mike Ciccotto qualified eighth and ran as high as fifth, in a five-rider dog fight battling for the final podium spot before dropping back to seventh halfway through the race when the experimental front brake on his bike lost performance. Kosco?s Michael Barnes qualified ninth but suffered similar trouble on the first lap with the experimental front brake on his bike and battled through the race to come home in 11th position. ?We?re really proud of these dealers teams and what they?ve accomplished in such a competitive class. This is exactly the kind of grueling testing and learning that goes on in racing that you just can?t duplicate in the real world,? said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. ?We were doing great in the first half of the race,? said Ciccotto. ?I?m feeling really confident on the Hal?s Firebolt, and at one point I was able to make an awesome pass of [HMC Ducati Milwaukee rider] Doug Chandler. I was right there in the fight for third.? ?It?s frustrating,? said Barnes. ?But even with our problems, we were just outside the top ten. This Kosco bike has a lot of potential.? AMA Formula Xtreme is a class open to highly-modified motorcycles with 600cc four-cylinder engines or larger-displacement V-Twin engines. The next stop on the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship schedule is June 25-27 at the Brainerd International Raceway near Brainerd, Minn. BIKERNET POLICE RELATIONS SESSION– A guy blows through a stop sign and gets caught by a policeman. Cop says, “License and registration please.” Guy says, “What for?” Cop says, “You didn’t come to a complete stop at the stop sign.” Guy says, “I slowed down, and no one was coming.” Cop says, “You still didn’t come to a complete stop, license and registration, please.” Guy says, “What’s the difference?” Cop says, “The difference is, you have to come to a complete Stop. “License and registration, PLEASE!” Guy says, “If you can show me the difference between slow down and stop I’ll give you my license and registration.” Cop says, “Exit your vehicle sir.” The cop takes out his Night Stick and starts beating the guy and says, “Do you want me to slow down or stop?” –from Chris T.
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Daytona Beach Bike Week 2004
By Bikernet Contributor Rogue | | General Posts
The famous beach drew fewer riders to the 63rd annual event than in recent years, but for many that was a positive element. It made getting around quicker; parking places were easily found even on Main and Beach streets. You could walk the sidewalks without hassle. Vendors had more time to spend with customers, and you waited in shorter lines, if there was any.
Businesses and vendors noticed less traffic. All who I interviewed said their business was down, althought there was a constant stream of customers. They were busy, just no long lines as before. There were considerable lines to see Billy Lane, Indian Larry and some other well known builders. Fans waited to talk to them and grab autographed purchases.
Locals and regulars were heard making statements like, “Biketoberfest was busier” or “It must have been all the rain from last year or the cold from the year before.” Some even went so far as to estimate attendance down to 300,000 – 350,000, from the 500,000 they normally claim.
Actually the Bikers were in Florida, just not in Daytona Beach. Well not all at the same time, anyway.
There has been a growing, spreading trend for riders to hang in other parts of the state, like Orlando, Miami and even Key West. Reports from these communities claimed more visitors than normal this year. These areas welcome the Bikers and want their business, and it seems to be paying off.
Cocco Beach recognized the growth with local newspaper articles welcoming bikers and asking motorist to be watchful for them. The city stated how riders added to the economy and were welcome. I'd never witnessed this level of support before, but it was similar to reports from other areas.
An advantage of staying outside of Daytona Beach is Money and less aggressive police enforcement of things like handlebars, exhaust, etc. Don't get me wrong there are aggressive enforcement areas all year long in Florida, but most do not just pull over every 5th or 7th biker and hunt for infractions.
There are plenty of parties, restaurants and other forms of entertainment everywhere, and of course, you can ride into Daytona for a day or two see everything you want and get the hell out.
The communities starting just outside Daytona tried hard to draw business, and they were successful at doing it.
Riders now are from more different backgrounds, social levels, etc. They're looking for more than what Daytona Beach offers and hunting elsewhere in Florida. Those who opted to stay in Daytona Beach had plenty to do. Harley Show, Rat's Hole, Ole Skool Chopper Show were just a few of the Bike shows. Free Concerts almost every night, all the bars had bands, drink and drink and party hearty.
On top of the non-stop entertainment, the weather was in the 70s and a couple of times 80s. No Rain anywhere. Great riding weather and a lot of people were taking advantage of it.
Of course so were the cops. There was the normal squad in front of the Iron Horse and also on the south end in front of Club 44 who were reported giving out tickets at a steady rate. As were the motorcycle cops sitting on the east end of International Speedway Blvd. As bikers took advantage of the new bridge, the the boys in blue were waiting and pulling them over for speeding. Hey you play, you get caught, you pay. The local newspaper reported the police expected more arrests this year, including an increase in DUI charges. Florida is pushing their “You drink You Drive, You Lose Campaign”.
There was also a goon squad roaming around looking for stolen bikes and snatched one from a dude in New Smyrna Beach. He says they said the numbers looked suspicious so they took it to an impound in Daytona Beach. Took the ignition out, cam cover off, cut 2 pushrods to get the cam out, all to check out the numbers on the inside of the case. The NUMBERS MATCHED. They took his bike on Thursday, and it wasn't returned until Saturday. Still he paid towing charges and he had to trailer it back to his home.
As of this article he has not got the bike back together, as he doesn’t have the parts to fix it.
Okay You Motorcycle Riding Lawyers Out There, Which one or Team of You are Going To Step Up And Help This Dude Out? THIS BULL SHIT HAS TO STOP! Bikers need to let Daytona Beach know that they are tired of how they are treated. If the city wants their business they need to shape up. If not riders will spend their vacation in one of the other areas that welcome them.
If that happens watch the big motorcycle company vendors get more involved.
All in all I had a great time. I hope you did too. Learning more about the area and what's going on where helps riders understand the event and what's available. Watch for articles here on Bikernet before you head to Daytona.
We will continue to keep you informed in hopes that your stay is more enjoyable. That's our mission.
–ROGUE
Daytona Bike Week 2004 Caribbean Style
By Bandit | | General Posts
This is difficult. I tried to write a bit every day, or at least every couple of days, so everything would be fresh and I wouldn't forget details. Ah, the World is full of intentions. Alas, there's no way to find rest in Daytona, much less a few moments of quietness. If it's not the Jap bike fuckers revving the damn motors till they float the valves and whatever else floats on those god forsaken motors, it's the newbies, playing throttle twist and freshly installed drag pipes. I guess they're trying to impress semi dressed babes or even fellow pompous new riders. I can't blame the residents who bitch and moan about their beach side town becoming a whole fucking freak carnival. Some people ruin it for the others.
The new wave of bikers have hit the streets in way more force than ever before. People who don't have the slightest clue of what this lifestyle is about, who think that wearing a certain “biker shirt” chaps, white tennis shoes or shitkickers, bandannas and all the other gizmos, seen at every trinket shop down Main street, is the “bomb”. Those who must stand in line to get their shirts autographed by the OCC guys, after forking money for the shirt and autograph, is the hippest thing in motorcycling. It's people who play dress up as if it's a Barbie doll house convention and they get to choose the proper costume for the occasion. Let's not even talk about the slow impregnation of kids on Spring Break, those who slowly seep through the Daytona cracks and start screaming like lunatics at the weirdest hours of the night, while puking the contents of their booze-filled stomachs and brains on the nearest floor, rug or whatever is closer.
This year, although it seemed less crowded than before (at the beginning), gave us a slap-in-the-face surprise by the end of the week. Taking an hour to get anyplace became the norm, be it by bike, car or even walking. Insanity was rampant, as well as the TV freaks flowing down the street to catch a glimpse of the newest Chopper TV stars. Nothing bad with that, I should add, but it has changed, from people who were in this “lifestyle” to mere mortals, who don't even know what a fucking bike is. If it wasn't for those Cake decorators (quoting Bill) that do “theme” bikes, I mean, tube fans just trying to get a glimpse of TV personalities augmented the overflowing crowds.
Let's talk about those new riders, the new sparkling, gleaming, big ass tired chops, the ones that show up on a matching Hummer and trailer, that stay at the most expensive hotels and wear those stupid shirts, with the sleeves cut off and all the fuzzy threads sticking out, (you know what I'm talking about poser). The same guys that wear the stupidest helmets, the ugliest boots and just whack the fucking throttle to get attention. The ones who talk the loudest.
With this introduction I might discourage some people from attending Bike Week. If you're one of the characters mentioned above, yes, stay the fuck away, but not all is gloom on the sunny (sometimes) streets of Daytona. There's friends, there's good times, and there's memories to cherish. That, my friends, is what it's all about, and that's what this story is about.
As always we arrived early. The booth was set up and all the other crap handled by early Friday. We paid a visit to our friends across the street, West Coast Choppers (which became a trend), said, “Hi,” to Indian Larry, Hank Young, Billy and their respective crews and friends. Like always, it was good to see our friends and usual suspects. This day was a copy of every other single day. See, our friends hang by the booth, eat dinner and hit Lollipops. If a bomb was dropped at Lollipops, 90% of the industry would be wiped out, including yours truly.
Saturday and Sunday went by in a blur. The list of friends, coming by to visit, kept growing by the hour. Every chance I had I escaped to the WCC booth area and hit their couch. They were more than kind and patient, after all they had the most fucking comfy space in the whole town. Bill Dodge, Rockabilly, Jay and my good friend, the foam sucking shaper from Hawaii, Jay Hodge were there. Needless to say the hordes of people asking for Jesse, time after time, again and again, never ended. I guess we became immune to that and kept on with the mischief. The speakers blasting away, the chicks to check out and the more than efficient waitress from the Wreck bringing cold stuff and even food right into the booth. I shit you not, I spent more time there that in my own booth.
One of the highlights of the trip happened when Bling Bling rode his cool, Count Chocula, WCC chop, and he over abused it (wheelies and burnouts are not proper break in procedures) and busted something. Everyone was helping out inside the trailer. I mean Indian Larry was there, Jack Rudy, all the WCC guys (but Jay who stood guard outside) and many of the guys. It's was plain and simple, a small example of what brotherhood is about. A few friends helping each other out and having a good time. What I did find amazing was the crowd gathering outside. I guess people assumed that there was a big pow wow with big chief Jesse James going on. After all many well respected builders walked in and out of that trailer, the lines of onlookers were a solid ten deep.
As the week rolled on we managed to see more and more of our friends. That's what I really like about Daytona. It's a place (since there's nothing else to do) to find industry friends from all over the country. Also, it's the meeting point of all our friends from foreign lands, France, Japan, Finland, etc. All the magazines are there, looking for new and cool bikes. Even though I had no new stuff, they still took the time to talk a bit about what's going on and what's being built at our shop. I should not forget about editors of US magazines as well, they came by said hello, that was super cool.
There's another thing about Daytona, while there's almost no riding during the day, it turns into a “what the fuck should I do?” during the night. There's industry parties, dinner invitations, more parties, unveilings, press releases and a million other industry related things. I'm saying this not because I feel I'm important, but just because it's a side of the whole event that people, who are not on the industry, never see or know of. As the week passes it all becomes complicated. More and more stuff to do and by then everyone, and I mean fucking everyone, is in town, so traffic is a total and utmost nightmare. There's not enough time to do it all. Even trying to get to sleep is a whole odyssey in itself.
Let's sum it up in a whole section devoted to events, or what the fuck went on: I'm not going into details like who had a BBQ at their house or shit like that, just general stuff. S&S and Hot Bike party at the Broken Spoke, we had a good time meeting with the WCC crew, Jesse Rooke, Chris Maida, Roland Sands and many other friends. It was located in the police warning zone, which is that stretch of US 1 in Ormond. More tickets there than any other place in Daytona for sure.
Willies Tropical tattoo first Chopper Show. We tried to head over but the booth and traffic made it impossible. We spent some time there earlier in the week (as always) and I promised to show up. I'm sorry I could not, since everyone told me it was kick ass.
The Chop Shop took place on Main Street featuring bikes from Jesse Rooke, Billy Lane and others (which escape my mind). Another joint that I mustered the valor to walk over, yet never made it. Still some of my crew went over and brought the photos back. I had seen Billy's bike, but Jesse Rooke's was very cool.
The Horse had a Chopper Show at the Last Resort, one place I had to be and managed to miss 'till too late. Again trying to escape the booth and traffic made it impossible to get there early. I should have ridden with Bill and Chopper Dave when they took off, after all Chopper Dave was judging. I heard from Geno (besides bitchin' at me for being late) that it was all very good with over 100 chops to judge.
At the same time the Rats Hole Show was taking place at the Peabody. Some smart advertising seeped into the news that Discovery cameras would be there, so just imagine the mayhem. Another event that I managed to miss.
The Hot Bike bowling party took place once more. Again I showed up late, but still managed to find a few diehard friends and had a good time.
The one I really hated to miss was the impromptu party at the Chart House with WCC and the Indian Larry crew. I heard someone played a joke on Larry and said it was his birthday. I guess the joke was on them when even the menu congratulated Larry on his birthday. I really, really hated to miss that one.
Even more, the VQ awards and Lynyrd Skynyrd concert took place at the same time at the same place. Zoo is not even close to the proper word, and to top it off it was in our hotel, so we had to hide in Lollipops (once more) till the chaos subsided, or maybe that was the night that we all went to Chica's motor home for another party and ended up at Lollipops once more.
Personalities:
I guess I have already talked about everyone asking where Jesse was. I guess no one will know, after sightings at a breakfast joint, some said he was still in Long Beach and some saw him taking off back to California. Was he there? Who know's, what's important is that Jesse is still the favorite, still the man, and I fucking respect that.
Billy Lane's new rig was packed, bikes, chicks, cars, even a stripper pole. When the very busy dreadlocked Billy showed up the lines for autographs and photos were endless, and you know what, even though some people were disappointed that he was not there longer. Billy wasn't fucking around, he was going back to his shop (every day) to finish some of the work, that was admirable.
To me Indian Larry was the champ par none. He was on hand the longest, every day, signing, taking photos, etc. etc. The man could not even get a break to eat or take a piss, without some fan calling him out (rude very rude). He still managed to keep his sanity (or lack of) during the whole week. I tell you he worked his ass off trying to please everyone, and he still had time to go across the street and check some old knuckles out or say hi to old friends. That was his time off from the lunacy. He was running out of place to hide and take a breather.
Hank Young and Chica had their Discovery bikes on the spot. We joked on how people were walking by and crowds were ultra thin. Let's see what happens when their Build Off airs, I'm sure we'll see a 180 degree turn. And all this involves our little space in the Daytona microcosm, our little chopper block.
But be ready for this, at a spot near us, the infamous OCC guys had their corral (which is the proper word), people standing in line in fenced walkways to see their favorite TV dysfunctional family and their theme bikes. I better leave it at that, since I really don't like the circus, nor monkeys, much less clowns. “Please hurry up, they won't talk into cell phones,” the announce proclaims. “Buy the merchandise…” Nothing like people telling you what to do.
We joined forces with Fabricator Kevin and Biker Spot magazine. Kevin managed to talk to 20% of the Daytona population and meet so many people his rolodex is probably twice its size. I have to thank them, Kevin and Carla, for holding the fort while I was fucking around. BikerSpot gave away tons of magazines and did tons of shootings. Good material for upcoming issues.
Sometimes the stuff you gain must not be measured in monetary value. There's no way some dollars can replace nor stand in the way of having a good time amongst friends. There's no price to the stuff that you do and see, of being able to share time, space and ideas with the top names in the industry, or just planning the next trip to Puerto Rico or any other place. Fun can be as simple as figuring out when to meet to go surfing.
Daytona is a place for me to meet friends and spend the time with pals I can't see in Puerto Rico. As annoying as it's getting, there's always a good side. There's always a good (or many) stories to tell. Daytona is a place to check out the very good-looking chicks and make fun at the clueless new “bikers”. It's a goddamn circus on the outside but a close knit family gathering on the inside. Yeah it's been twelve years now, and I hate it with all my guts, but I would not miss it for the world.
(I'm not mentioning names to protect the guilty)
COOL
Drive down the road on a big ass truck with the nastiest air horn at 8:30 am, see some guys on theme bikes waving at the non existent crowd, honk the fucking horn as long as the compressor will last and remind them there's no one in the streets !
Not Cool
Take pictures of certain builder and his dick while taking a piss
Cool!
Get a blow job in one of the trailers by groupies
Not cool
Get a ticket for wearing a helmet, but the helmet is not approved and you have no proof of insurance on a helmet free state (Go figure that one out !!!)
Cool
Getting to hang at Lollipops every night, (thanks guys).
Not coolTaking an hour to drive a fucking mile at 10:00 am so you can get to the booth
CoolGetting lap dances while getting tattooed
Not cool
Having to listen to all the newbies whacking their throttle at the hotel lobby
Cool
Seeing a cop giving them a ” souvenir” and or watching a motor blow or plugs fowl.
Not cool
Having to move all around town to visit places since it's all spread out as fuck (go back to traffic)
Cool
Getting lots of hot chicks to sit on your bike for photos and getting their numbers !
Not cool
Getting their boyfriends pissed at you.
Cool
Getting the fuck out of Daytona, blasting, riding on sidewalks or whatever the fuck it takes to escape.
Daytona Bike Week 2004 Calendar
By Bandit | | General Posts
Below is a complete listing of events for Daytona Bike Week 2004, but don't miss the coverage on Bikernet, before, during and after the sand settles. Here's a tease from Bikernet correspondent, custom painter and hot female rider, CrazyHorse:
“Well my articles usually follow whatever adventures I have. I'll cover the cool paint jobs, but I'll be on my new chopper, so that should make for someinteresting sidebars. I 'm also getting skinny again, so hot bike,non-doughy bod, ought to make for fun times. Too bad Angie is notcoming down. Her and me tend to get into all kinds of trouble. But mygorgeous friend Shari will be there. But so will her boyfriend.
I'dlove to write a chopper girl on the loose thing. This will be my first Daytona on a completely custom chopper. I can'twait.”
Hang on for all the action on Bikernet. We'll have no less than five reporters on the scene.–Bandit
MILWAUKEE IRON IN DAYTONA Randy was wondering if you could put on there somewhere that wewill be set up @ the Black Hills Saloon. Belay my last, he'll be set up at the Daytona International Speedway
Thank you!
Cindy
MILWAUKEE IRON
February 27 – March 7, 2004 – 63rd Anniversary of Bike Week – Harley-Davidson Official Calendar of Events
February 27 – March 7, 2004 – 63rd Anniversary of Bike Week – Area wide – (386) 255-0981
February 27 – March 7 – Official Bike Week Welcome Center – Free literature on area events – Free Blood Pressure Checks, First Aid & Biker Blood Drive -Pick up the Official Pocket Guide & 2004 Bike Week Poster – Riverfront Park – Beach Street – (386) 255-0981
February 27 – March 7- Daytona International Speedway – Daytona 200 Week – Ticket Info (386) 253-7223; www.daytonaintlspeedway.com
February 27 – March 7 – ABATE of Florida, Inc., Campground – Hot showers, beverages, food, vendors, 24 hour security, no hook-ups – Volusia County Fairgrounds – (904) 943-9610
February 27 – March 7 – “Cackleberry’s Lot Next Door” – Cabbage Patch – Plenty of entertainment, food, games, and beverages – RV & Tent Camping Available – Vendor space available – West on International Speedway Blvd., south on Tomoka Farms Rd (415) 8 miles – (386) 428-5459
February 27 – March 7 – Flea & Farmers Market Camping – Tent sites & RV sites – Hot showers, RV water fill-up, no full hook ups – 2987 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach – (386) 253-3330, ext. 14
February 27 – March 7 – Jackson Hole Campground – 4 miles from US1 strip – Primitive camping is available – Call Sandy for reservations & directions – (386) 673-0617
February 27 – March 7 – KOA Kampground – Bikers Welcome – Breakfast restaurant, hot showers, good rates – I-4 exit 54, DeLand/Orange City – (386) 775-3996
February 27 – March 7 – Moonshine Campground – Primitive camping, no hook ups, clean restrooms & showers Food, cold beer, tee’s – $11 per person per day – 24 hour security – 1725 N US Hwy. 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 677-1550
February 27 – March 7 – Motorcycles Only Camping available – Daytona 200 M/C Clubhouse, 1 mile west of I-4 on Hwy. 92, Daytona Beach – Clean rest rooms, showers, full kitchen, security – High & Dry – Camping by donation, contact Phil Sozio (386) 775-7755 or Andy Campanaro (386) 789-9426
February 27 – March 7 – New Smyrna Speedway Campground – (386) 527-6010
February 27 – March 7 – Nova Family Campground – 24 hour guarded, primitive tent camping available, campfires permitted – Camp store, firewood, LP – 1190 Herbert St., Port Orange – (386) 767-0095
February 25 – March 8 – Spider’s Cycle City – Bike Week Campground – Hot Showers – Volusia County Speedway – 15 Miles West of I-95 – (888) 438-2729
February 27 – March 7 – Thunder Gulch – Live Entertainment, Contests, Prizes, Giveaways, Food & Vendors, “Winn Thrills” Motorcycle Thrill Show on the high wire – 2129 N. US Hwy. 1, 2 miles from Bunnell – (800) 714-8388
February 27 – March 7 – Arlen Ness Custom Motorcycles – Outside vendors, all motorcycle related products, t-shirts, trailer sales, sunglasses, custom bikes & choppers, custom wheels & much more – 420 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach – (386) 271-1981
February 27 – March 7 – Barneys Leather – Vending, Food, Beer, Music & T-Shirts – 438 N Beach St., (386) 677-7674 & Barneys Leather North – Vending, Food, Beer, Music, Jesse The Human Bomb – 1148 N US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach
February 27 – March 7 – Bikers in the Park – “Stocking Park” behind Friction Clubhouse – Vendors, camper parking, motorcycle parking – Food & Music – (386) 255-7040
February 27 – March 7 – Biking On The Boulevard – Live entertainment, vendors, BBQ, bike shows – Bethune Boulevard, Historic District, Daytona Beach – (386) 253-1067
February 27 – March 7 – Boot Hill Saloon – Live music daily – Food vendors, beer garden, contests, exhibits & displays – 310 Main Street, Daytona Beach – (386) 257-2007 or www.boothillsaloon.com
February 27 – March 7 – Broken Spoke Saloon – Great drinks, beer specials daily, full liquor bar, giveaways daily, contests nightly – Free bike parking – Live Music – 1151 N. US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-1040
February 27 – March 7 – Carl’s Speed Shop – Harley Performance Center – Dyno Jet Power Commander II – Product seminars daily – Visit our showroom and real performance shop with the best manufacturers in the motorcycle industry – 9AM-7PM – 390 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach – (386) 258-3777
February 27 – March 7 – Cheyenne Saloon – Where good friends meet & eat – Outback Bar – BBQ Ribs & Smoked Turkey Legs – Games & Contests – Breakfast Buffet every day 7AM-11AM – Live Bands – Music All Day – East Palatka FL – (386) 328-9216; www.cheyennesaloon.com
February 27 – March 7 – Christian Riders Ministry – Free band nightly, coffee, water, & lemonade – Ordained ministers who can perform Christian marriages – Tent facing cemetery on Main St. & Peninsula
February 27 – March 7 – Conklin Centers for the Blind – Motorcycle Raffle – 1948 restored Indian M/C – Ticket booths located at Iron Horse Saloon, Wise Guys Watering Hole – (386) 258-3441
February 27 – March 7 – Daytona Fun Machines – Food and lots of vendors – 8AM till – 450 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill – (386) 238-0888
February 27 – March 7 – Daytona Harley-Davidson – Outside vendors – All motorcycle related products, clothing, leather goods, chrome & much more – 8AM-8PM – 290 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach – (386) 253-2453
February 27 – March 7 – Dirty Harry’s – Three hot bands daily; Contests at 2PM, 5PM, & 7PM make for non-stop entertainment at this open air venue – Bobby Friss & Band take the stage at 9:30PM nighty – 705 Main Street, Daytona Beach – (386) 252-9877
February 27 – March 7 – Dockside Restaurant & Marina – Live entertainment daily – Full menu – seafood & steaks – Contests & Giveaways – Indoor & Outdoor bar on the water – Look for the balloon – Under Rt. 100 Bridge, Flagler Beach – (386) 439-4295
February 27 – March 7 – Down The Hatch – An authentic Florida Seafood Restaurant – Live Music – Outdoor deck – Scenic View – Open 8AM-10PM – Front St., Ponce Inlet – (386) 761-4831
February 27 – March 7 – Easyriders Daytona Pavilion – Come meet the master builders – Over 30 manufacturers – Food & Drinks – Riverfront Park, downtown Daytona Beach
February 27 – March 7 – First Turn Lounge & Steakhouse – Live Music, Rock & Roll – Fresh smoked North Carolina BBQ – Free secure bike parking – Free beer hour – Horseshoe pits, Rolling Thunder dyno, daily contests, exhibits & displays – 5236 US 1, Port Orange – (386) 788-5434
February 27 – March 7 – Froggy’s Saloon – Music day & night – Food, souvenirs and more – 7AM-3PM – 800 Main Street, Daytona Beach – (386) 254-8808; www.froggyssaloon.us
February 27 – March 7 – Full Moon Saloon –- Home of the $2 Bloody Mary’s, featuring Big Mike Griffin and his Nashville band nightly. No cover charge in this rustic rock-n-roll barn overlooking the Camel Roadhouse – 705 Main Street, Daytona Beach
February 27 – March 7 – Gilly’s Pub 44 – Bike Week Kick Off Party – Live Bands Noon-2AM – Vendors, Food & Drink, Miss Bike Week Semi-Finals, Contests, Prizes & Giveaways – “Wall of Death” – 1889 SR 44, New Smyrna Beach – (386) 428-6523 – www.pub44.com
February 27 – March 7- 13th Annual Gold Wing Getaway hosted by Chapter FL1-H – Sponsored by GWRRA Region A & Florida District – Vendor Expo & GWRRA Public Relations Booth – Free Admission – 9AM-6PM – New Smyrna Beach Airport – (386) 426-5418 or (386) 677-1786
February 27 – March 7 – Highlander Outpost & Goods – Outdoor Bars & Party Deck, Live Music, Cold Beer, Full Liquor, Great Food, Gift Shop, Ice Cream Parlor – Vendor; Boss Hoss, Hot Leathers, Jewelry, Airbrush Artist – Free Bike Wash – Camel Tent – 1821 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona – (386) 322-8829
February 27 – March 7 – Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant – Live music daily, fresh local seafood, steaks, cold beer & tropical drinks – Party on the areas largest torch lit deck – South on A1A to 133 Inlet Harbor Rd., Ponce Inlet – (386) 767-5590
February 27 – March 7 – Iron Horse Saloon – Food, vendors, Wall of Death, Burn Out Pit – Live entertainment nightly – Open 8:30AM-3AM – 1068 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 677-1550
February 27 – March 7 – Jackson Hole Saloon – Every night is custom Bike night with VIP parking for all Custom Choppers – Legendary Biker Celebrity Mickey Jones – Crazy Bike, Rock Wall, bon fire, bike repair, full liquor bar, steak dinners, turkey legs, & pizza – Live Music – Free parking – 10AM-2AM – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996
February 27 – March 7 – Jam-On Productions – Flagler County Swapmeet Vendor Registration & Set-up 10AM-8PM – Flagler County Fairgrounds – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com
February 27 – March 7 – JB’s Fish Camp – Rustic dining on the river, Key West style sunsets, airboat rides, eco tours, full bar – Over 20 years of “where the fun is” – Live rock or blues nightly – A1A South, Beachside, New Smyrna Beach – (386) 427-5747
February 27 – March 7 – Main Street Pier – Dine over the ocean, shrimp baskets, cold beer, daily drink specials – Space Needle Observation tower 180’ for a view down Main Street – Ride Sky Lift out over the waves & back – (386) 253-1212
February – March 7 – No Name Saloon – 3 Bands Daily, contests with cash prizes & $1 breakfast every day from 9AM-11AM – 2001 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater – (386) 428-9229
February 27 – March 7 – Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club – Reggae Beach Bash 2003 – The only party right on the beach with a Beach Beer Garden & Live Music Stage – 127 S. Ocean Ave, Daytona Beach – (386) 253-5224
February 27 – March 7 – Riverfront Park – Dozens of vendors, Easyriders’ Pavilion, Camel Roadhouse Tour, food court & live entertainment – (across from Daytona Harley-Davidson) Daily 8AM-8PM
February 27 – March 7 – Sunshine Park Vendor Expo – Free admission – 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona Beach – (386) 677-6749
February 27 – March 7 – Wiseguys Watering Hole – Welcome to the new guys on the strip – Great entertainment, great food & fun – Best view in town of Main Street – Free vacation given away daily, must be present to win – 415 Main Street – (386) 253-8251; www.wiseguyswateringhole.com
February 27 – March 7 – The Wreck Riverfront Bar & Grill – Located directly on the river – Covered deck dining – Great food & drinks – Open daily 11AM – 510 Main Street – (386) 226-3000
February 27 – March 6 – AMI Campus – Open House & Tours – 9AM-5PM – 3042 W. International Speedway Blvd. (I-95 & US 92) – Daytona Beach – (386) 255-0295 February 28–29 – The Art of Chrome & Leather, “Celebrating Motorcycle Culture” – DeLand Museum of Art February 28 – Budweiser Clydesdale Parade – East on Glenview to A1A, South on A1A to Main Street, West on Main St. to Glenview, East on Glenview to staging area – 12:30PM February 28 – Jam-On Productions – Flagler County Swapmeet – Vendor Registration 7AM-10AM – Gates open 10AM-6PM – “Side Car & Trike Day & Show” sponsored by Hac’k Magazine – 12:30-2PM – Judging 3PM – Wild Animal Extravaganza 1:30-3:30 – Flagler County Fairgrounds – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com February 28 – Motorcycle Races at Volusia Speedway Park – Gates open at 5PM – Starts at 7:30PM – 15 miles west of I-95 – (386) 985-4402 February 29 – Budweiser Clydesdale Parade – East on Glenview to A1A, South on A1A to Main Street, West on Main St. to Glenview, East on Glenview to staging area – 12:30PM February 29 – Free Sober Concert & Hog Roast – Biker Games & Kids Games – Bring canned soda or covered dish – No alcohol – 2512 Orange St., Bunnell, FL – (386) 437-0373 February 29 – Jackson Hole Saloon – Vintage Bike Night – Harley vs. Indian – $500 1st prize to anyone who can ride Crazy Bike – 7PM-9PM – Stevie Ray Tribute, Texas Flood, Johnnie Cash Tribute – Ring of Fire – Rick Magee & the Roadhouse Rockers – Free parking – 10AM-2AM – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996 February 29 – Jam-On Productions – Flagler County Swapmeet – 10AM-6PM – “Custom Bike Day & Show” – Sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine – 12:30-2PM – Judging 3PM – Wild Animal Extravaganza 1:30-3:30 – Flagler County Fairgrounds – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com February 29 – Motorcycle Races at Volusia Speedway Park – Starts at 2PM – 15 miles west of I-95 – (386) 985-4402 February 29 – Rick Derringer Concert – 8PM – Location to be determined February 29 – Westside Ride Poker Run – Registration 9:30AM – First bike out 10AM – Last bike out 12Noon – Bike Show Awards 4PM – Starts at International Speedway Archives Building (off Fentress Blvd., 2 blocks north of Speedway) Finishing at OB’s in DeLand – Bands, Bike Show, BBQ – $10 per poker hand March 1 – March 5 – 15th Annual Brute Horsepower Shoot-Out – AMI Campus – 9:00AM-4PM – 3042 W. International Speedway Blvd., (I-95 & US 92), Daytona Beach – (386) 255-0295 March 1 – March 6 – Harley-Davidson Activities – H-D & Buell Demos 9AM-3PM – Daytona International Speedway March 1 & 2 – Daytona International Speedway – Practice Sessions & Finals/ARHMA Vintage Road Races – (386) 253-7223 March 1 – Jackson Hole Saloon – Special Appearance Foghat 8PM – Stevie Ray Tribute, Texas Flood, Johnnie Cash Tribute – Ring of Fire – Rick Magee & the Roadhouse Rockers – Free parking – 10AM-2AM – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996 March 1 – Jam-On Productions – Flagler County Swapmeet – 10AM-6PM – “Antique Bike Day & Show” sponsored by AMA Heritage Museum – 12:30-2PM – Judging 3PM – Wild Animal Extravaganza 1:30-3:30 – Flagler County Fairgrounds – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com March 1 – The Wreck – Georgia Satellites Concert – 8PM March 2 – March 6 – Harley-Davidson Activities – 10AM-5PM -Indoor Show– Traveling Museum – The Harley Store – Willie G. T-Shirt Sales – H.O.G. & Co. – Ford Vehicle display – Free Bike Wash 10AM-4PM – Seminars time TBD – Ocean Center Arena– (386) 254-4500 March 2 – Jackson Hole Saloon – Stevie Ray Tribute, Texas Flood, Johnnie Cash Tribute – Ring of Fire – Rick Magee & the Roadhouse Rockers – Free parking – 10AM-2AM – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996 March 2 – Jam-On Productions – Flagler County Swapmeet – 10AM-6PM – “Shovelhead Day & Show” sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine – 12:30-2PM – Judging 3PM – Wild Animal Extravaganza 1:30-3:30 – Flagler County Fairgrounds – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com March 2 – Motorcycle Races at Volusia Speedway Park – Gates open at 5PM – Starts at 7:30PM – 15 miles west of I-95 – (386) 985-4402 March 3 – 17th Annual Mystery Alligator Gypsy Road Tour – Registration 8AM – Ride starts 9AM sharp – $25 includes lunch & attraction – Bikes leave Daytona 200 M/C Clubhouse – Corner of Fire Tower Rd. & US 92 – 1 mile east of 1-4 overpass – (386) 789-9426 March 3 – Boot Hill Saloon – Miss Boot Hill Bike Week Beauty Contest – 10PM – 310 Main Street, Daytona Beach – (386) 257-2007 March 3 – Cabbage Patch – Coleslaw Wrestling – 12 Noon – Samsula – (386) 428-5459 March 3 – Daytona International Speedway – Daytona 200 By Arai qualifying & practice sessions; AMA Hot Shoe Series at Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium – (386) 253-7223 March 3 – Harley-Davidson Activities – Ride-in Show Registration 8AM-11AM – Ride-in Show Judging 11AM-3:30PM – Awards 4PM – Ocean Center East Side (new location) – (386) 254-4500 March 3 – Jam-On Productions 26th Annual Daytona Swapmeet Vendor Registration & Set-up – 3PM-9PM – New Event; American Motorcycle Trade Show Vendor Registration & Set-up 3PM-9PM – Volusia County Fairgrounds – Rt 44 & I4 – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com March 3 – Jackson Hole Saloon – Custom Bike Night – sponsored by Steel Stallion, Big Bike, Tomoka Indian Choppers & UK Indian – Legendary Biker Celebrity Mickey Jones – Victory in Heaven Blues Band, Aqualung-Jethro Tull Tribute, Mark Hodgson & the Blues Express – Free parking – 10AM-2AM – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996 March 3 – RoadBike’s Daytona Metric Rally – Sponsored by RoadBike magazine – Free bike show & Free field events open to all imported motorcycles – Free bike show for classic, customized, touring & sport/race bikes & Free field events – Magazine coverage & chance to have your bike photographed – Registration open at 10AM, trophies at 3PM –- Daytona International Speedway March 3 – Warrant & Night Ranger Concert – 8PM – Location to be determined March 4 – Broken Spoke Saloon – Styx Concert – 8PM – 1151 N. US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-1040 March 4 – Classic American Iron Daytona Rally – Sponsored by American Iron Magazine – Free bike show & Free filed events open to all pre-1984 American classic, custom & race motorcycles – Magazine coverage & a chance to have your bike photographed & featured in American Iron Magazine – Registration opens at 10AM, trophies at 3PM – Daytona International Speedway March 4 – 23rd Annual Bike Bash – Gilly’s Pub 44 – Outdoor concert – Real Food & Drinks – Vendors – 1889 SR44, New Smyrna Beach – (386) 428-6523 March 4 – Daytona International Speedway – Daytona 200 By Arai qualifying, Lockhart-Phillips Formula Xtreme & Genuine Suzuki Accessories Superstock; U.S. Flat Track Championship AMA Progressive Insurance Grand National Final at Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium – (386) 253-7223 March 4 – Jackson Hole Saloon – Legendary Biker Celebrity Mickey Jones – Jesse the Human Bomb, Victory in Heaven Blues Band, Aqualung-Jethro Tull Tribute Band, Rick Magee & the Roadhouse Rockers – Free parking – 10AM-2AM – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996 March 4 – Jam-On Productions 26th Annual Daytona Swapmeet 10AM-6PM – American Motorcycle Trade Show – 10AM-6PM – “Custom Bike Show Day” & “Side Car & Trike Day & Show” – 12:30-2PM – Judging 3PM Wild Animal Extravaganza 1:30-3:30 – Team Extreme, Motorcycle Stunt Show – Volusia County Fairgrounds – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com March 4 – National Association to Protect Children – Poker Run – Registration from 9AM-11AM at Volusia Mall (main entrance, across from Speedway) Finish point is Volusia County Fairgrounds 3PM – Prizes awarded to 3 best hands – March 5 – Custom American Iron Daytona Rally – Sponsored by American Iron Magazine – Free bike show & Free field events open to all customized American bikes regardless of age or style, classic, custom & race motorcycles – Magazine coverage & a chance to have your bike photographed & featured in American Iron Magazine – Registration opens at 10AM, trophies at 3PM – Daytona International Speedway March 5 – Boardwalk Merchants 13th Annual Boardwalk Classic Ride-In Bike Show – Registration 8AM-11AM Show begins @ 11AM – Awards 4PM – Cash prizes & trophies – Enter Boardwalk from corner of Main St. & Ocean Ave. – (386) 253-0254 March 5 – Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Supercross by Honda – First time in history this race will be held under the lights – Practice & heat races begin at noon, main events will be under the lights – Ticket Info (386) 253-7223; www.daytonaintlspeedway.com March 5 – Jackson Hole Saloon – Legendary Biker Celebrity Mickey Jones – Jesse the Human Bomb – Ring of Fire-Tribute to Johnnie Cash, Aqualung-Jethro Tull Tribute, Rick Magee & the Roadhouse Rockers – Free parking – 10AM-2AM – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996 March 5 – Jam-On Productions 26th Annual Daytona Swapmeet & American Motorcycle Trade Show continues “Antique Bike Day & Show” – 12:30-2PM – Judging 3PM – Wild Animal Extravaganza – Nitro Dirt Drags & Rodeo – 1PM – Team Extreme, Motorcycle Stunt Show – 3 times daily – Volusia County Fairgrounds – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com March 5 – JB’s Fish Camp – 11th Annual Clambake & Seafood Festival – 11:30AM – “Lion Heart Band” 12-5PM – “Twistin Tarantulas” 6-10PM – A1A Beachside, New Smyrna Beach – (386) 427-5747 March 5 — J. Wood & Co. 17th Annual Antique & Classic Motorcycle Auction, Swap Meet & Trade Show – Auction at 1PM – Edmunds Center, Stetson University, DeLand – (352) 795-8895 March 5 – 17th Motorcycle Demolition Derby & Thrill Show – M/C Demolition Derby, Wall of Steel, House Trailer End-To-End Jump, Jet Truck Bike Burn Down, Human Bomb, Car Roll-Over, Wall of Fire, World Record Beer Chug Attemp, Wheelie Contest, Slow Race & More – 8PM – Rain or Shine – New Smyrna Speedway, 10 miles south on SR 415 at Hwy 44 – (386) 427-4129 March 5 – Plaza Resort & Spa – Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert – 8PM – 600 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach March 6 – Bikers in the Park – International Custom Bike Show – Registration starts at Noon – Judging at 3:30PM – $10 per bike – Daisy Stocking Park – 559 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., – (386) 255-7040 March 6 – Boardwalk Chopper & Custom Bike Show – Registration 8AM-11AM – Show @ 11AM – Awards 4PM – Cash prizes & trophies – Enter Boardwalk from corner of Main St. & Ocean Ave. – (386) 253-0254 March 6 – Daytona Beach Community Foundation Official Custom Motorcycle Drawing to benefit Bike Week Festival Task Force – Approx. 1:00PM at Bandshell behind Adam’s Mark Resort – (386) 255-0981 March 6 — Daytona Harley-Davidson – George Thorogood Concert – 8PM – Riverfront Park, Daytona Beach March 6 – Daytona International Speedway – 63rd Daytona 200 By Arai – Most prestigious racing in America, will be contested on a new day – Saturday – The Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship race and the BMW BoxerCup will get things warmed up before the Daytona 200 By Arai goes green. Ticket Info (386) 253-7223; www.daytonaintlspeedway.com March 6 – Harley-Davidson Activities – MDA Auction & Bike Raffle Noon – Ocean Center Arena March 6 – Jackson Hole Saloon – Indian Bike Night sponsored by Tomoka Indian & U.K. Indian – Legendary Biker Celebrity Mickey Jones – Aqualung-Jethro Tull Tribute, Ring of Fire-Johnnie Cash Tribute, Rick Magee & the Roadhouse Rockers – Crazy Bike Contest – $1000 1st Prize – Free parking – 10AM-2AM – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996 March 6 – Jam-On Productions 26th Annual Daytona Swapmeet & American Motorcycle Trade Show – Last Day – 10AM-6PM – “European Bike Day & Show” – 12:30-2PM- Judging 3PM – Volusia County Fairgrounds – (301) 336-2100; www.jam-on.com March 6 – 32nd Annual Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show – New Location – Peabody Auditorium – All contestants line up next to curb on Wild Olive between 7:30 & 8:30 a.m. – Judging starts at 10:00 a.m. – 600 Auditorium Blvd. – (386) 454-3496 March 7 — Blessing of the Bikes – St. Paul’s Catholic Church – US Hwy. 1, Daytona Beach – 7:30AM – Ride to Bellair Plaza for parade start – (386) 255-0981 March 7 — Annual Harley-Davidson Parade – Formation 8:30AM – 9:30AM – Leaves from Bellair Plaza, Atlantic Avenue to Daytona International Speedway – Harley Heaven, Horseshoe Curve – (386) 255-0981 March 7 – Jackson Hole Saloon – 10:30 AM Worship Service & Blessing of the Bikes with the Brotherhood of Jesus – Legendary Biker Celebrity Mickey Jones – Last minute shopping – 10AM-6PM – Free parking – 1081 N. US 1, Ormond Beach – (386) 673-6996 
Sturgis Sizzles For 2004
By Bikernet Contributor Rogue | | General Posts
Photos by Rogue and Frank Kaisler
Here's the Sturgis 2004 enigma. Was attendance overwhelming or were the biker underpinnings faltering? This dire question and so much more will be covered in our vast, strident Badlands reports. Hang on as Rogue, CrazyHorse, Jose, Frank Kaisler, Doze, Harley-Davidson and newspaper clippings make up the most complete Black Hills coverage in the Biker Nation.
Hang On,
–Bandit
It had been a couple of years since I roamed Sturgis, and getting ready this year was no different than in the past. I had last minute changes in plans and a ton of things to finish before I left. At least I split on the day I planned, though. We arrived in Sturgis August 5th
Made good time getting there and the map took us right to our stay location. Berry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering hooked us up with a friend of his Kathy who let Bill and I stay at her house. Of course Berry was off to Deadwood for some early partying and we didn't get to see him until the next day.
Kathy, Tim and her son Jake made us feel at home. There is so much to do and see while in Sturgis and the Black Hills.
Kathy and Tim took a few days off from work and were going to show us around including riding some of the canyons and showing us the back roads in and out of places. Boy that sure came in handy as more and more people arrived and traffic backed up.
First thing was always breakfast. That started with a 20 mile ride through the canyon to the Nemo Fire Dept. The ride is beautiful and the food delicious. Afterwards I was ready for whatever came up.
The speed limit on the interstate was 75 mph and you can do 80 with out getting hassled. The canyons are fun but you need to pay attention to the speed limit and watch the curves as they come up quick. Also, you are out in the country where animals live. Yeah, they do think they own the road and will hurt you if you hit one. But it is some wonderful riding.
Back in the city the bars were rocking. We made the rounds, stopped in Gunner's on Main Street and said, “HI,” to John, over to the Knuckle which was to turn out to be our in town bar.
Took a run out to the Buffalo Chip and got signed in as I was shooting Charlie Brechtel Band later in the week. Well hey! the Full Throttle was on the way so checked that out too.
Kept the party pretty tame when we were riding as the cops were real serious about drinking and riding and a lot of people were getting pulled over especially on Rt. 34 heading in and out of Sturgis to the Full Throttle, Chip and camp grounds.
We partied at the Knuckle one night and were dropped off and picked up. Big Fun. Charlie was playing and I was having a great time dancin' and Shit you don't want me to snitch on myself, do ya?
There was one thing I had to do while in Sturgis this year and that was to make sure I got to the Sturgis Museum Hall of Fame Breakfast on the 11th to accept the induction award for my friend and brother Donald “Pappy” Pittsley. I was Honored to accept it on his behalf. Pappy fought the mandatory helmet law in Connecticut. As it turned out numerous other people I know received awards and of course the audience was filled with the who's who of the motorcycle industry. It was good to see a lot of old friends.
I got to visit Keith Terry, Terry Components, at his new shop in Spearfish and he installed a fuel management system on my new bike. (More on that later)
Blasted into Rapid City to the Harley Show and also attended Michael Lichter's show BOB'S BACK at the Journey Museum.
I had a great time, met a lot of nice people, rode, partied and didn't get arrested for anything. Shit can't beat that.
Look at the pictures, They should tell a story themselves.
Yeah, I already made up my mind to do it again in 2005. Good Lord willin'.
ROGUE
DEADWOOD – Deadwood Police Chief Kelly Fuller on Monday credited a strong effort by officers on foot and in cars for reducing DUI driving during the recent motorcycle rally, which ended Sunday.
“With our efforts I think, and this is not scientific but based on my observations, that we definitely saved lives of motorcycle drivers during the rally,” said Fuller.
“There were many motorcycle riders who were on their bikes and stopped who were not in any shape to have been able to make it 'home,' where ever that was for them,” said Fuller.
This year it was easy to spot the work being done by the foot patrols acting to stop the potential DUI motorcycle driver. Officers were stepping out from the sidewalk to waive a driver over to the curb, sometimes running as fast as they could to catch a driver to get them to pull over.
The Black Hills Pioneer
–from Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
STURGIS – As hundreds of thousands of bikers rumble through the Black Hills this week for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, driver safety takes on new urgency.
“There's a lot of bad drivers out there,” said motorcyclist Roger McDonald. “They've just got to slow down.”
The American Motorcycle Association has formed “Justice for All”, an effort to increase penalties nationwide for nonmotorcycle drivers with poor records who kill or injure motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The AMA set up a tent in Sturgis on Tuesday to raise awareness of the program.
Tom Lindsay, spokesman for the AMA, said the formation of Justice for All began in February, partly spurred by motorcyclists' reactions to the sentence for former Rep. Bill Janklow, who collided with a motorcycle driven by Randy Scott of Hardwick, Minn., on Aug. 16, 2003. Scott was killed in the crash near Trent.
Janklow, who was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and three misdemeanors, served 100 days in jail and was fined $11,009.
“What we saw as a light sentence in the Janklow case is not unique to South Dakota,” Lindsay said. “It happens everywhere.”And not only in response to accidents involving motorcyclists, he said, but for those involving bicyclists and pedestrians as well.
While Justice for All was not formed in direct response to the Janklow accident, Lindsay said the former congressman's case drew national attention that puts the AMA's cause in context.
“This isn't about Bill Janklow,” Lindsay said. “The tragedy that affected the Scott family cannot be undone.”
The AMA is working with individual states to increase penalties for repeat offenders. So far, said Edward Moreland, vice president of government relations with the AMA, representatives from motorcycle groups in Virginia, New York and Massachusetts are seeking to change their states' laws.
Moore said there's no excuse for people to drive recklessly.
“Maybe if there's more uniform punishment, people would wake up and pay attention,” he said. “The excuse is, 'I never saw them.' “
By Monica LaBelle
–from Rogue
STURGIS – About 50 bikers gathered Thursday morning for coffee, doughnuts and breakfast breads at the house of the First Lady of Sturgis.Away from the congestion of downtown, they met in the back yard of Pearl Hoel's little red house on Baldwin Street.
Hoel, 98, has hosted the breakfast since 1976. It coincides with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the annual reunion of the Retreads, an international group of bikers older than 40.
“They're a good bunch of people,” said Hoel, who, along with her late husband, John Clarence “Pappy” Hoel, was instrumental in starting the rally.
Each year, about 20 people set up residence at Hoel's place. They arrive the Thursday or Friday before the rally and stay in Hoel's garage or set up tents in her backyard.
“I tell them, 'I'll give you a place to lay your head at night, a shower, and I might even do some laundry,' ” Hoel said. “After that, you're on your own.”
The houseguests buy groceries and use Hoel's kitchen to prepare meals.
Carl Edeburn, author of “Sturgis: The Story of the Rally,” has been a guest of Hoel's and has attended the breakfast for the past 10 years.
“It's kind of interesting waking up in the morning and having a 98-year-old woman make you breakfast,” he said.
Preparing the meal is quite a task.Hoel baked 14 assorted breads. She made them in batches of four loaves and froze most of them beforehand. Retread members from Rapid City brought doughnuts, and a friend from Seattle brought two cherry pies.
–By John-John Williams IV
–from Rogue
STURGIS – Sturgis has long meant the rumble and roar of Harley-Davidsons. Nowadays, it also means the throaty purr, the burble — and sometimes the growl and roar — of Hondas, Yamahas, BMWS and custom choppers.
In the 1970s and '80s, Japanese motorcycles and most other non-Harley-Davidsons were not all that welcome at the Sturgis rally.Hard-core Harley riders sometimes hassled non-Harley riders, particularly if they rode bikes made outside of the United States.
“It was not uncommon to see a Yamaha on fire up in a tree,” Sturgis Police Chief Jim Bush said of the earlier Sturgis rallies, particularly the scene at city park.
Now, Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis, Suzukis, Triumphs, BMWs and Ducatis are parked alongside Harleys on Main Street in Sturgis. A burgeoning number of custom-made choppers and trikes has also joined the non-Harley parade.
On one stretch of Main Street on Sunday night, there were 123 Harleys, 13 Hondas, four Yamahas, one Kawasaki, one (modern) Indian, one Buell, two custom choppers, one BMW and one Boss Hoss (a huge, V-8 powered bike).
The non-Harley riders, for the most part, are being tolerated, even accepted.
“You have to forgive these people,” said longtime Harley rider Ron Belson of Rapid City, of the non-Harley riders. “At least they're here.”
“Now, I think there's a lot less discrimination,” Holmes said, as he stood near his ‘94 Harley Road King on Main Street this week. “It doesn't matter what you ride as long as you're putting miles on a bike.”Holmes has owned six Harleys and three Yamahas.
In any case, Harley is still a major player in the cruiser market and still dominates the Sturgis rally, even though the rally was originated by an Indian motorcycle dealer, Pappy Hoel.
Harley-Davidson built 291,147 motorcycles in 2003, nearly 30,000 more than in 2002. It plans to produce 317,000 motorcycles this year and 400,000 for 2007. Motorcycle sales for the first six months of 2004 are up 16.5 percent over last year, according to Harley's Web site.
–By Steve Miller, Journal Staff Writer
–from Rogue
STURGIS — Bear Butte State Park attendants are asking visitors to demonstrate sensitivity during the Sturgis motorcycle rally.With about 200 people a day coming to the visitor's center and up the butte east of Sturgis, park manager Jim Jandreau and his staff ask visitors to respect the American Indians who may be worshipping on Bear Butte.
“This is an outdoor church that's every bit as revered as a Judeo-Christian church in Philadelphia,” Jandreau said.
In preparation for the large number of tourists visiting Bear Butte, park officials overlapped staff schedules, scheduled longer work days and asked for extra help from the state Game, Fish & Parks department.
The visitor's center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Park admission fees are $3 a person or $5 a vehicle.
A good beginning is to understand that the Indians they will see are the flesh-and-blood descendents of the people found in history books, he said.
“They're people, not myths,” Jandreau said
As part of their culture, they will perform ceremonies on the butte as their ancestors did generations ago. Although it may spark people's interest and imagination, Jandreau asks that visitors respect the privacy of the participants.With Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Mandan, Kiowa and other bands making pilgrimages to Bear Butte, a festoon of tobacco ties and prayer clothes, will decorate the branches of the park's trees. Visitors are asked to stay on the trail and leave the religious items alone.
–By Jomay Steen, Journal Staff Writer
–from Rogue
A rumor that sprang up in Sturgis motorcycle rally Wednesday afternoon and seemed to take on a life of its own today, is apparently not true.
Kid Rock, a.k.a. Robert James Ritchie, 33, was not arrested on drug charges in Pennington County, Meade County or any other South Dakota county that the Rapid City Journal could find.
“Nope,” Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin said when asked this morning if such an arrest had been made. Calls to Pennington County authorities and the South Dakota Attorney General's Office produced similar answers.
Kid Rock was indeed in the neighborhood of the Sturgis rally. He's was the headliner on the stage at the Buffalo Chip Campground concert venue east of Sturgis.
Sanborn said he suspects that someone has been starting the rumors to sabotage the Buffalo Chip ticket sales. Rumors that headliners won't go onstage at the Buffalo Chip, he said, have almost become an annual occurrence.
–By Dan Daly, Journal Staff Writer
–from Rogue
STURGIS — Debbie Fromme is way beyond having the blues. She is hopping mad.
“I feel ripped off,” the Newell woman said Wednesday when she learned that not only had the Sturgis Music Festival's B.B. King show been canceled, but she also may never get a refund for her tickets.
“I've never been involved in a situation like this,” she said. “I just feel like I've been taken. Where's my $100?”
In a saga complete with nasty rumors and cryptic accusations, the Sturgis Music Festival came to a screeching halt Tuesday night, and ticket holders were left wondering where their money went.
Sturgis 2004 LLC, the company putting on the festival, canceled Classic Rock Night only four hours before show- time Tuesday. No further information was released until 4 p.m. Wednesday, when B.B. King's 8 p.m. show was officially canceled. The rest of the festival was canceled at that time, as well.
In a brief statement, Sturgis 2004 LLC promoter Erica Hansen apologized to fans and said that “in light of an investor pullout,” the festival had been canceled. She promised that she was “diligently working to solve the refund issue” with E-Tix, the venue's ticket vendor.
Hansen told ticket holders to stop at the venue box office in the parking lot of Lynn's Dakotamart on Lazelle Street, where they can leave their name for refunds. She also warned that it may take time.
Earlier in the day, however, Sturgis 2004 LLC investor Ron Rose gave very different information regarding refunds. In a phone interview, Rose pulled no punches. “They can't get a refund. … There are no funds left in the till,” he said.
Rose cited poor ticket sales resulting in an empty bank account for the festival's fate. “The corporation has zero funds. Therefore, we've lost everything,” Rose said. He said Sturgis 2004 LLC would be forced into bankruptcy.
By Lynn Taylor Rick, Journal Staff Writer
–from Rogue
When Todd “Red” Laube of Madison went to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally last weekend, he never imagined he would be returning home early without his $35,000 custom bike.
Laube and his friend Wes Josephson, who own Titan Gecko RM Retro motorcycles, stopped at the Broken Spoke bar in Sturgis, along with their wives, to wait for a rainstorm to pass. When they went back outside, their bikes were gone, along with their leather jackets, chaps and other belongings.
Laube said they had been in Sturgis for only four hours when the one-of-a-kind bikes were stolen Aug. 7.
“We arrived at the Spoke around 1 p.m. and went in to have a beer and visit with people for a while,” Laube said. “By the time the rain stopped around 5 p.m., we went outside and they were gone.”
“We've had five bikes stolen so far this year at the rally, and we had 12 last year,” said Sturgis Detective Gerard Brennan.
“It's very unusual for us to recover these stolen bikes immediately. These thefts are usually done by professionals, and in many cases they get out of the area quickly.”
BY CRAIG HENRY,Argus Leader
–Rogue
STURGIS (AP) – Fans who bought tickets for canceled Sturgis Music Festival concerts with a credit card will receive refunds, according to the company that processed the transactions.
Etix, which handled online and box office credit card sales for promoter Sturgis 2004 LLC, said customers should eventually see a credit for the purchase on their statements.
Though the music festival is timed to coincide with the 64th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, it's not affiliated with the city's main summer event.
–from Roguehttp://www.bikerrogue.com
After the game, he askedher how she liked the experience.
“Oh, I really liked it,” she replied, “especially the tight pants and allthe big muscles, but I just couldn't understand why they were killing each other over 25 cents.”
Dumbfounded, her date asked, “What do you mean?”
“Well, I saw them flip a coin and one team got it and then for the restof the game, all they kept screaming was: 'Get the quarterback! Get the quarterback!' Hel-LLLO! It's only 25 cents!”
–from Skooter
Troopers say they were called to four fatal rally-related accidents.A total of nine have been associated with the biker event. ThereWere 107 traffic accidents, eighty of those involving injuries. Asfar as drug offenses go, the Highway Patrol reports 238. Nearly 300Drivers were arrested for drunk driving. There were seven confirmedStolen motorcycles, and a average of 200,000 people a day hit theRally.
These numbers are only from the Highway Patrol.
–Rogue
The Harley-Davidson and Buell Ride-In Show took place at the Sturgis rally on Thursday, August 12.
Rally-goers were encouraged to enter their Harley-Davidson or Buell motorcycles to be judged in their choice of eighteen different classes. Harley-Davidson Vice President and Director of Styling Louie Netz headed up the judges panel as they evaluated each bike based on its engineering, paint, street function, seat/upholstery, style and plating/polishing.
Best of Show winners were awarded $200 cash, and $500 was given to the top Sportster and Big Twin utilizing Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Company Accessories. All event participants were given a special-edition commemorative plaque.
Proceeds from the Ride-In Show were donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Winners are:
1.Antique Class
Best of Show: Brian Mask, Lansdale, Fla.
1st Runner Up: Bill “Hogg” Shelly, Gillette, Wyo.
2nd Runner Up: Will Stuart, San Diego, Calif.
Honorable Mention: Peter Schmidt, Dresden, Germany
Honorable Mention: Greg Gullickson, Minot, S.D.
2.VRSC Class
Best of Show: Steve Ward, St. Joseph, Mo.
1st Runner Up: Art Meisenback, Elk River, Minn.
2nd Runner Up: Terry Brown, San Diego, Calif.
Honorable Mention: Dennis Brigham, Berthoud, Colo.
3.Sidecar Class
Best of Show: Theresa Harvey, Worland, Wyo.
Runner Up: Jim Claypool, Hunts Point, Wash.
4.Custom Trike Class
Best of Show: David Hunter, Imperial, Pa.
1st Runner Up: Keita Davis, Kokomo, Ind.
2nd Runner Up: Julie Bachelder, Carson City, Nev.
Honorable Mention: Shirley McDermott, DeSoto, Mo.
5.Full Dresser Class
Best of Show: Gary Hill, Tamworth, England
1st Runner Up: Eddie Martin, Vancouver, Wash.
2nd Runner Up: Ed Woldt, Rapid City, S.D.
Honorable Mention: Myles Racine, Dayville, Calif.
6.Ladies of Harley Class (LOH Sportster)
Best of Show: Brenda Ringold, Eden Prairie, Minn.
Runner Up: Sharon Jones, Kansas City, Mo.
Honorable Mention: Joanne Duncan, Waco, Texas
7.Street Custom Sportster Class
Best of Show: Michelle Larsen, Tisdale, Canada
1st Runner Up: Daleen Brink-Michel, Marshaltown, IA
2nd Runner Up: Jim Bell, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Gary Nathanson, Vashon, Wash.
8.Radical Custom Sportster Class
Best of Show: Joseph Parent, Rapid City, S.D.
9.Pro Sportster Class
No Entries
10.Ladies of Harley (LOH Big Twin) Class
Best of Show: A.J. Venezea, Sterling Forest, N.Y.
1st Runner Up: Brenda Ringold, Eden Prairie, Minn.
2nd Runner Up: Dawn Powell, Thunder Bay, Canada
Honorable Mention: Jean Livermore, Rubicon, Wis.
11.Street Custom Big Twin Class
Best of Show: Michael Murphy, Redmond, Wash.
1st Runner Up: Jerry Fear, Lakeville, Minn.
2nd Runner Up: Tracy Reece, Edmond, Okla.
Honorable Mention: Tim Tomann, Waukesha, Wis.
12.Show Custom Big Twin Class
Best of Show: Robert Bashor, Edmond, Okla.
1st Runner Up: Bennie Botter, McClean, Va.
2nd Runner Up: Ed Pilarz, Riverside, Ill.
Honorable Mention: Stan/Eileen Thompson, Indianola, Iowa
13.Street Custom Big Twin Class
Best of Show: John Kallies, Thornton, Colo.
1st Runner Up: Sparky Sparky, San Diego, Calif.
2nd Runner Up: Bill Reddick, Slippery Rock, Pa.
14.Show Custom Big Twin Class
Best of Show: Marc Sonkin, St. Charles, Ill.
1st Runner Up: Michael Assarian, Birmingham, Mich.
2nd Runner Up: Jim McGrath, Janesville, Wis.
15.Radical Custom Big Twin Class
Best of Show: Chris Reed, Gardner, Kan.
1st Runner Up: Randy Connell, Townsend, Del.
2nd Runner Up: Tom Wohlman, Garwin, Iowa
16.Sport Touring Class
Best of Show: Jim Mason, Indianola, Iowa
1st Runner Up: Tom Ringold, Eden Prairie, Minn.
2nd Runner Up: Albert Chambers, Houston, Texas
Honorable Mention: Fawaz Charabally, Kuwait
Honorable Mention: Donald Cervantes, Houston, Texas
17.Pro Big Twin Class
Best of Show: George Marriott, Gardner, Kan.
18.Buell Class
Best of Show: Brent O’Connell, St. Charles, Ill.
Runner Up: Drake Matovich, Walkerton, Ind.
I'm not bitchin', you do what you have to do, but when you have a 2,000 mile trip after all the chaos and mayhem of building and shipping, I really don't know why i can't stand it.
But the story goes as it does, we were waiting anxiously in Jacksonville for our trailer. Yes, save the trailering crap for someone else, unless you can ride six bikes at the same time across the country and across water, from a Monday morning release (of the trailer) it extended to 4:30 PM Tuesday. We had to be in South Dakota by Thursday morning. Do the math, we have 2,000 miles to go in more or less than 30 hours.
Our first stop was a forced one, a flat trailer tire on the Georgia border. I say this, because it will be apart of the story later on. The tire wasn't the pain, it's just having to stop and get a new one quick, just in case. So we did it, and the only tire was a white wall car tire, Yeap, we pimped the ride.
Early in the morning we showed up at Hank Young's place. We picked up Pichigui's new '73 Shovel and Hank's chop, we scored another spare tire that Hank had lying around. So we took off once more to the Black Hills.
The rest of the trip into the Badlands was uneventful, and I won't bore you with details. We made it to the South Dakota border in 24 hours. A quarter of the trip awaited.We called our friends from Twisted Choppers but no answer so we sped up to Mitchell. Klockworks was there and we stopped to say hi, eat something and bash him for being a Hamster, (just for fun, please do not reinstate me on the Hamsters hit list and hate mail program).
We got a look at the new shop and got to eat a dinner bordering in breakfast. Also we met Scott from Road Weary films, time to haul ass once more. We stopped at a rest area 150 miles out of from Rapid City for a couple hours of shut eye. We drove twenty something hours straight. We arrived at the house in less than 32, including the stops and flats.
How many times have wished that the Black Hills and Sturgis where in the middle of Georgia or Tennessee, you have no fucking idea…..To some the trip there is like sailing, the fun part is getting there, riding their bikes and having a grand time on the road with friends. To me it's not, just a mad scramble so the fun can start. Maybe one of these days, if I get famous enough with TV and shit, someone else can drive up and I will ride there….
To me the fun is there, seeing all the friends who show up and we get to ride or party around with, the impromptu meetings and BBQ at my house. I mean getting to shoot the shit until the wee hours with people, some of you claim, I'm dropping names about, no crowds, no attitudes. That makes the whole pain of the drive more than worth it. Just friends.
On the trip up from I 90 we where received by a newbie, who came in too hot on a curve, I looked at what seemed a guy flying into our lane. I noticed the saucer eyes of panic, guess who would have lost that fight, a bike vs. my dually.
I guess God was with him that day, he just kept on going 'till a safe stop, and painting a double yellow line. Lucky bastard ! Five minutes later a deer was hopping next to us and in an instant crossed the road in front of us. Venison for the BBQ would not have been bad at all. It made me think of Bandit and his encounter, but we both got out safe this time. Welcome to the Black hills indeed, what a fucking start.
So before I forget, and I must mention this: no matter how much hate e-mail I receive from clueless riders, with all this sudden coolness and glamour of TV bikes, there seems to be a lot of new riders out there. What you've heard about feet draggers is not even close to reality. Sturgis and the surrounding areas is not a place for beginners. Add a couple beers and the attitude that comes with a new bike and there's a formula for trouble. This year there were nine fatalities. It's a shame, but two major components are nature and being stupid. Reality is, many of us can handle fast turns, some can't, ride to your ability not your friend's. There's no shame in being slower if it's safer for you. Remember, better to get there 5 minutes later than never. Don't try to carve Spearfish Canyon because your buddies are.
The second worst threat is deer. Those suckers will and do get in your way, and sometimes we are lucky, sometimes we end up with the loosing hand. I saw guys flying down I 90 at 3 a.m. How stupid is that? That road is dark as fuck and deer, mountain lion and other critters lurk in the dark. Like I said, better late than never. If you can't understand this go pick another hobby, or sell that 250 fat tire chop now.
Anyway, this is getting awful long ,so I better cut to the story.The museum was a blast, who's who in the industry was there. The coolest was that none of the bikes looked alike, everyone expressed their own style and there were some mean ass bobbers there. I'm sorry that I forgot some of the builders names, but they were all amazing bikes. I want to congratulate Michael Lichter for putting up one hell of a display, and the Journey Museum for being excellent hosts. If you go by Rapid city, you must stop there, and please make a donation, the survival of the museum depends on us.
The guys from WCC showed up by the house, steaks in hand ready for the grill, Jay Hodge had us laughing the whole night. Like I said, it's kick ass to be able to spend time and share stories with friends, Bill brought a bunch of primo stoogies and they all spent the night puffing away. Guys, you are always welcome at the house, anyday and everyday. We had a full house this year, with friends from all walks of life showing up and crashing there, and even people who we did not know, but quickly became part of the “circle”, again. That is the whole of it. The doors are always open.
One of our guests was Hank Young, and I mention this because there's a funny story coming, Alexis bike was put together by Fred from Phat Freddie's in Mo. He brought the bike all the way up, so we offered beds for the remaining of the week. One morning he wakes up and Hank's in the couch, “You are Hank Young” says Fred.
“Yes I know,” responds Hank.
Hank got This response when he introduced himself to Willie G, since WG was very interested in Josh's bike. Hank said, “Hi, I'm Hank Young.”
Willie responded, “Yes I know, my favorite bike is the Flying Pan.”
The guys from twisted choppers swung by as well. We had a hell of a crowd. We never had a quiet moment or a lack of mayhem. I really liked when Kai burned up a tire at our garage, and my mom got up to see what the fuck was going on. The whole house was full of tire smoke, for hours, to say the least she was not happy, but my dad was having the time of his life.
Even the nightly outings to Sturgis (which I never do) were a blast, Chad, Jeff and Kai, had all of us rolling on the floor with their antics and heavy duty jagger bomb consuming. One morning John from tribal rites in Ft Collin's showed up (as every year) with a bunch of friends. We met Carlos and Melissa, and I must say this: Melissa has a cool 1972 sporty, she kicks the damn thing and even gaps and changes the plugs if needed.
It was kick ass seeing all the yuppies drop their jaws when she started kicking the blue XL. They both stayed around and became part of the Motley crew of 318 Dixon, even Carlos lost his Sporty since Alexis scored it for Yari, his wife. Not before heading down to Mount rushmore and 16a in what seemed to be Polar bear butt temps. Everybody was making fun at me, since when I got to the Presidents,
What makes Sturgis, Sturgis is not the cool rides (which are a plus) nor the good times at the house, town or different booths, the photo shoots or museums, it was our friends. It's the people you spend a whole week with, day and night. No matter if I have known them for over 15 years or 15 minutes, true, simple, normal people is what makes this event an event to be at, no matter the long-ass drive, the cops or whatever else.
On the way back, which I hate even more than heading there, we stopped three more times. Yep, if you did'nt get bored after the first paragraph, three more trailer tires fucked up. We stopped once more at Hanks shop in Marietta and he hooked us up big time with four new trailer tires. He was busy getting ready for his new Discovery match, so we hung out for a bit and took off. I promised to come back soon if he needed help. That's what friends are for.
One thing is for sure, no matter what, we will see each other at the Black Hills next year….as simple or difficult as it may be.
–Jose, Bikernet Caribbean Reporter
I didn't make it to the Kid Rock concert… I was told that itwas the biggest crowd that the Buffalo Chip ever has had. Odd rumors floating around after the concert too – that Kid Rock wasarrested right after the concert – it was totally untrue – he was notarrested afterwards, and he went on to play a big concert in Sioux Fallsthe next night… He wasn't arrested there either… 🙂
The Sturgis Music Festival (the one that was cancelled) – I didn't haveany pics from there – didn't go to the first days events… And then ofcourse no one went to the later concerts…
–Randee Peterson
More Sturgis reports coming: The best Sturgis Bikes and Babes from Frank Kaisler, The CrazyHorse ride to the Badlands and anything else we may stumble on that might be of interest. Hang on.–Bandit
2004 Rain-Soaked Boogie
By Glenn Priddle | | General Posts
Rookie reporter Fritz reporting in with 2004 Boogie report! For some reason my system won't send it all at once. If they don't get there, let me know and I'll re-send them.
My hat's off to you for your skills. This ain't near as easy as reading. Geez man, I can build bikes, wrecked semi trailers, truck engines, weld, and have some carpentry skills, can't can't find a way to get my word program to send it. Gonna have to call my kid and get him back to town for more lessons. Seems we spend a lot of time learning from each other. So here it is:
Left the shop early on Thursday. It's party time! Dash home and finish packing the bike. Double check the load: Cloths, leather shirt, toothbrush, rain jacket (it always rains at the boogie),party supplies, yup, all there. Ride over to Gary's house. He's ready, so we head out. Half way there we pick up a lost couple from Michigan. Showed them the way to the promised land. Arrived at dark. Just enough light to set up the tent. Half hour later we're puttin on the buzz. Didn't make it to the stage.
Warrant was playing, but I'm not a real “80s hair band” kinda guy anyway. Did hear that a major storm came through on Tuesday. Turned over the sign in trailer, blew tents away, all kinds of stuff tore up. The crews worked hard to get it all back in shape in time.
Friday we were up early. Walked over to a vendor for breakfast, Bacon & egg biscuit & coffee for $8.00! Couldn't even eat it all, tasted so bad. Spent most of the morning people watching. Seems that's turned into my favorite pastime at runs any more. Yuppies, newbies, great entertainment! That afternoon we down to the bottoms to watch the “hole shot” contest. Lots of dust & noise. One guy put his new Springer Softtail into the hay bails. The rest of the contestants seemed to know how to ride their bikes. You'd think they would spend some time learning the bike & how to ride it before they try this.
Couple of hours later we headed up to the stage/vendor area to get some grub & check out the action. Walked through the bike parking area. Saw some nice customs. Lots of new & almost new bikes. Very few fat tire versions. A few older bikes here & there.
The vendor count was down this year. Been declining for a few years now. More than one that I talked to bitched about ABATE charging to much for space. Food was a lot better & cheaper at this end of the compound.
Then it happened. RAIN!!! Lots of it, in a short time. Shit, time to hang out under the big tent for a while. Checked out the bull ride. Ladies standing in line to put on a show. Bought a run T-shirt. Checked out the vendor stalls, They're all selling the same old shit. Waited long enough for the water to drain off and went out to the main road for some more yuppie watching. Watching all these new riders trying to go up & down the hill, dropping their brand new bikes in the mud. Fills you with mixed emotions. Sometimes you want to take them under your wing and show them the way. And sometimes you just want to smack the shit out of them. Enough of this shit. It's back to the camp, they closed the road.
Back to the stage at 10 to watch Pat Travers. Now he put out some good tunes. everybody jammin and having a good time. Lots of women. All shapes and sizes. Some clothed, some not. Now this looks like a bike run! Two hours later it's back to the camp for more road side entertainment. Up early Saturday after sleeping three hours. I don't sleep good at bike runs. Old habits die hard, and the more you sleep, the more you miss in life. Seems there was some sort of problem two campsites down. Security invited the sheriffs dept. into the campgrounds to help solve it. Remember when we took care of our own problems? Damn some of the changes in life. They hauled some guy off. Never did here why.
Down to the bike show at 10:00 to help set up. We got that done and it was time for people watching again. Two hours later, we're signing bikes for the show, and in pops Teacher Kevin! Rode that school project Pan 400 miles from Minnesota for the party! Best damn Pan I saw all week-end. Lots of neat, old school work. Custom flame cut license bracket. Remote oil filter. Real old school chopper. We talked for a little bit. Kevin, you're a stand up biker in my book. My hats off to you for having the patience and stamina to take a whole group of kids and show them the way. I hope you come down again next year with a new project bike. We'll find time to do some partying.
I did find this cute little honey to decorate the Paul Cox seat for a few pictures. Damned if seat didn't look good with her on it. His bike was put in the vintage custom class. I'm sorry to say that it didn't win. The judges all had a conversation after the show. Some new classes and changes for next year are being discussed. I, for one, didn't like the way some things turned out.
The bad part about working all afternoon is that all the other events are happening at the same time. So I can't tell you anything about them. We rode around after the show to check out the action. All the events were already over. Grubbed at the stage and visited with friends we've made over the years.
Back to the campsite for a break. MORE RAIN!!! Damnit! Some things never change. Skipped the titty show this year. Didn't think it was worth the effort to ride in the rain, through the mud, with the newbies, to see the same thing I've been looking at for 25 years. All the wagons were full when they came buy, so we stayed put. Am I getting old or what!
Kenny Wayne Sheppard hit the stage at 11:00. The roads were dry again so we headed that way. Another good show! The kid can play! Rockin blues the way they're supposed to be played.
Back to the camp for more roadside thrills. Saw things this weekend that I'd never seen before.
Sunday morning it's pack up & move out. Time to get home and re-pack for the road trip with the ol' lady. Re-packed and on the road again Tuesday morning headed for North Carolina. What a life!
For those who have never been or haven't been in a few years, yes the “Boogie” is different. The location changed three years ago. ABATE bought property in Lawrence county, 400 acres. Things are more spread out. I don't agree with the way some things are set up. But it still beats the hell out of Daytona or Sturgis. This year the bands were better, the roads were better, and as always, more bikers than yuppies. I'll be back next year.
–Fritz
fleettrailer@firstbankconnect.com
For those interested in attending the 25th annual “BOOGIE” ,next year, save the third weekend in July. Sponsered by ABATE of Indiana, it's in Lawrence county, at the Lawrence County Recreation Center. Highway 37 south out of Indy, about 25 miles south of Bloomington.
Follow the signs. It's well marked. Or follow the bikes. They're all headed to the same place. You can find event listings, bands scheduled, and all pertinent information at their webb site. www.abateofindiana.org
See you at the party!