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SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS E-NEWS– Myrtle Beach Strikes Again:I have sent the following letter to Myrtle Beach Sun News, MB EthicsCommittee, Governor of SC and newspapers in my son’s hometown of Durham,NC.,and work place, Raleigh, NC. I would appreciate any attention or assistanceyou can advise. Sincerely, Brenda Jarmanwww.JusticeForJay.com

My son, Jay Christopher Jarman, was killed on May 17 by hit and run driveronKings Highway and 27th Avenue N. in Myrtle Beach, SC. My son lived in Durhamand worked at Biker’s Boulevard in Raleigh, NC.

Is the death of my son, Jay being treated differently because he was on amotorcycle? My son was left dying on King’s Highway as the Brandon LeeBrogan(the driver) and Mark Daniel Urban (passenger and owner of the car) spedbackto their haven in West Virginia.

I read about the terrible slaying of a young teenage girl just walking on abike path in Murrells Inlet on July 2 in the Myrtle Beach Sun News. Ifollowed the story to also note that the driver was charged immediately andincarcerated and this driver was not released on a Personal RecognizanceBondas are the defendants charged with the death of my son.

It is of great anguish & resentment that no one seems to want to believe oraddress the facts regarding the subsequent arrest and charges of “leavingthescene of an accident with death involved”. The defendants In this case cameback six days later to Myrtle Beach from out of state and turned themselvesin. They were not charged at that time nor restrained in any way. In fact,they were allowed to leave the state and return to their home in WestVirginia. The judge said that they were allowed to return home while theauthorities took time to get paper work done, the investigating officer saidthat they were allowed to return home so that they wouldn’t miss anyschool”.We were not told that they were not in custody but found out much later.

The defendants were requested to return to Myrtle Beach some fourteen daysafter the slaying of my son. They were not charged until the very morning oftheir preset Bond Hearing. A $25,000.00 surety bond was set on Brandon LeeBrogan and also on Mark Daniel Urban and they were detained in the custodyofauthorities at that time. By noon the next day their bond was reduced topersonal recognizance and once again they were allowed to leave the stateandcontinue their lives unencumbered until perhaps the fall until a trial dateis set.

I have been informed that the owner of the car, Mark Daniel Urban had noinsurance on the car. I was told by Myrtle Beach police authorities that theState of South Carolina has no concern with out-of-state vehicles regardinginsurance.

The driver of the vehicle, Brandon Lee Brogan did not have his driver’slicense taken or restricted in any way, even though I have been told by MBauthorities that a charge of “leaving the scene of an accident with deathinvolved” assumes driving under the influence. A DUI charge, even in SouthCarolina, requires immediate confiscation & suspension of one’s driver’slicense. Why does Brandon Lee Brogan still have his license? Why was the carinvolved, a 1995 Mustang, never brought back to South Carolina. Why was thecar not kept impounded? The authorities let Brogan and Urban have theirdeathmachine back to cruise through more city streets. The customized ’95 Mustangnow, basically advertises the fatal accident by offering the profile of it’sdemolished windshield where Jay’s body was catapulted into it, now held inplace with duct tape and glue. The door and side panels resemble wadded upaluminum foil that someone tried to straighten out and reuse, where Jaycollided with the car when they drove in front of him. As of June 16, theyare still driving this car around their hometown. (pictures enclosed)

I want answers.

Brenda B. Jarman
10317 Royster Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3925
bbjarman@ec.rr.com

Help Pass New Privacy Protection Legislation:ISSUE: Concerned about growing encroachments on ourindividual rights, cloaked in a shroud of “patriotic”governmental acts? Now there’s something that you cando about it. Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) has introducedlegislation to implement stringent privacy protectionsfor individuals. The legislation, the Defense of PrivacyAct (H.R. 338), requires federal agencies to assess theprivacy implications of proposed rules and regulations.

“In the past several years, privacy rights have, toooften, been an afterthought in the regulatory process,”said Chabot. “This proposal will force agencies to opentheir eyes to legitimate privacy concerns.”

Chabot’s Defense of Privacy Act would require federalagencies to take into account privacy concerns whendeveloping and implementing regulations, to prepare aprivacy impact analysis of regulations that have beenintroduced, and to ensure a periodic review of the impacton privacy by the regulations that have been instituted.(Read the full bill at thomas.loc.gov)

A hearing on the bill is currently scheduled for this week.Go to our site below to send your Congressman a FREE message,asking him or her to support H.R. 338, the “Defense ofPrivacy Act”: http://www.conservativealerts.com/072103.htm AOL GO HERE

“Sneak and Peek” search warrants:Thank (or Spank) Your Representative for their Vote on a Key PATRIOT ActProvision.Last Tuesday, Congress began its revolt against the USA PATRIOT Act bypassing an amendment that would limit the use of “sneak and peek” searchwarrants for your home. These search warrants, also called “black bag”searches, allow government agents to secretly search homes, confiscatecertain types of property and essentially bug computers without notifyingthesubject of the search that it is happening.

By voting to block the use of these searches, the House has taken animportant first step toward undoing the parts of the PATRIOT Act that invadeour freedom. It is crucial that you give feedback to your Representative onhis or her vote on this important amendment.

Click here to get information and to send a free fax to your Representative:http://www.aclu.org/NationalSecurity/NationalSecurity.cfm?ID=13196&c=24

If you need more info on this or any other subject just go to the Sons ofLiberty Riders Info Zonehttp://solrpa.com/wwwboard/ or http://www.solriders.net/

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CYRIL HUZE DREAM BIKES– “Dream Bikes By Cyril Huze” is the theme of the 2004 wall calendar just published by Ronnie Sellers Productions. Ronnie Sellers Productions specializes in theme calendars & picked Cyril Huze for an all Custom Motorcycles calendar featuring 12 of his bikes. Distributed through the US & Europe, you can save a trip to your favorite bookstore by ordering it directly online from Cyril Huze at http://store.cyrilhuze.com. or call 561-392-5557. Price is $15.00. A great Christmas gift…to make your dream come true all year long.

Cyril Huze
Custom Motorcycles & Parts
Tel: 561-392-5557
Fax: 561-392-9923
Website: http://www.cyrilhuze.com
Webstore: http://store.cyrilhuze.com

BIKERNET INVESTIGATES WELFARE–A guy walks into the local welfare office, marches straight up to thecounter and says, “Hi, I just want you to know that I hate drawingwelfareand I’d really rather have a job.”

The man behind the welfare desk says, “Well, your timing is excellent. We just got a job opening from a very wealthy old man who wants achauffeur/bodyguard for his nymphomaniac supermodel daughter. You’llhave to drive around in his stretch Mercedes, but he’ll supply all of yourclothes. Because of the long hours, meals will be provided. You’llalso be expected to escort her on her overseas holiday trips. The startingsalary is $200,000 a year.”

The guy says “You’re bullshitting me”.

The welfare clerk says “Yeah, well, you started it”.

–from Rev CarlR

BIKERNET PRIZE WINNERS–Most of you think the prize giveaway is bullshit, and it is. NOT!! You can win, if you enter. I may be a little late sending the prizes out sometimes, but I do get them out. Here are Bikernets latest winners.

HOWARD MATTHEWS from FRONT ROYAL, VA. He wanted a Horse shirt, and he gets it.

JOHNATHON BUSH from ASHDOWN, ARKANSAS. Request for pics of bikes will be filled with a stash of posters of bikes with half naked women. He wanted them for his son. I hope his kid is at least 16!

AARON SMITH from WYLIE, TX didn’t request a gift, but I liked his suggestion, so I’m gonna send him some stickers. His suggestion: I’D LIKE TO SEE A TECH ARTICLE ON EVADING LAW ENFORCEMENT. PERHAPS SOME TIPS ON MAKING TIGHT TURNS THROUGH CORNFIELDS, HOW TO USE EMPTY PINT BOTTLES AS MAKESHIFT SPIKE STRIPS, OR USING PASSENGERS AS HUMAN SHIELDS TO WARD OFF PESKY BULLETS.
His suggestion was that cellphones only work when a car is parked. I hear that!

Sin

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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE BEEFS UP FACILITIES–Phoenix, Ariz. – To meet the industry’s demand for Professional service technicians, Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI)?one of the nations leading providers of technical education training?announced that it is investing $54.2 million to expand its facilities across the nation, including relocating corporate headquarters. To accommodate this growth, the company plans to hire 100 instructors within the next two months.

Major investments are being made at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) in Phoenix and Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Fla., among others.

At the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Phoenix campus, UTI recently completed a $3.5 million, 42,000 sq. ft. expansion, which allows the school to accommodate more student enrollments and industry training. Now totaling 102,000 sq. ft., this facility trains service technicians for the motorcycle industry. MMI is the only technical training school supported by the top five motorcycle manufacturers.

In September, 2002, the Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, completed a three-building, $6 million expansion to bring the total campus area to 117,760 sq. ft. The expansion will enable the campus?which trains technicians for the motorcycle, marine and personal watercraft industries?to enroll up to 1,900 students by 2004.

PETRALI SCULPTURE UNVEILED–To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and in celebration of the history of motorcycling in Daytona Beach, Mike Corbin has commissioned artist Jeffrey Decker to create a life size bronze sculpture for display downtown. The piece depicts famed motorcycle racer Joe Petrali astride the machine that set a land speed record on the sands of Daytona Brach in 1937. The piece will be on permanent display in front of the Corbin Building on Main Street in Daytona Beach.

–from Iron Works.com

ABATE OF WISCONSIN SETS UP CAMPGROUND FOR 100TH– ABATE of WI, Washington County & Jefferson County are hosting TWO campgrounds for the H-D 100th Anniversary. They can hold aprox.1000 people at each, and the deal is first come, first served.

All information and reservation forms are available on www.abatewis.org website and the link is http://www.abatewis.org/page.php?section=100thcampIf you have other questions, try 262-306-0606.

LOVE RIDE 19–The 2003 Love Ride, the 20th, November 9, 2003, will be a landmark event sure to exceed expectations and certain to maintain the image of the biker community as a group who cares. We’ll see you there. –ed.

Love Ride 19 is now a part of history and for all intents and purposes it was a resounding success. We had fabulous music from all our performers; we once again raised over $1 million for charity; and after four days of much needed rain the clouds parted to give us a perfect, absolutely picture perfect, day for motorcycling.

Things couldn’t have gone smoother the day of the event. But for me personally Love Ride 19 will go down as the event that almost didn’t happen.

Up until just a few days before the ride we had no insurance–a mandatory element in an event such as this. The major reason was the financial fall out from 9-11. Just about every insurance company got hammered in the wake of that tragedy, and their woes are being passed on to us. But I suspect that there was another factor at play. 2002 saw the unfortunate re-emergence of biker gang violence at a motorcycle rally–violence that received loud, nationwide publicity. The nasty old image of bikers was revived in the public consciousness–and this is something that hurts all of us.

I know for a fact that some people did not attend the Love Ride because of concerns about outlaw elements and the chance of a bad incident. This really bothers me, not only because they missed a terrific ride, but for the future of motorcycling. There is nothing much we as motorcyclists can do about international terrorists–but we can try to keep the terror element out of the biker community. No less than our freedom is at stake.

Another interesting fact on Love Ride 19 is that our average remittance per person was much lower than normal. We had a record crowd but not a record fund raising. This must be a reflection on the economy–which may also be attributed to all that went wrong with this world since 9-11.

For those of you who attended the Love Ride–I thank you. For those of you who helped organize and facilitate the Love Ride–which includes almost the entire chapter membership–I thank you especially. And those of you who chose not to attend because of concerns about violence I can only say that this is an attitude that let’s the terrorist and the bad guys win. The motorcycling community is ours and the only way to preserve it is to sustain it.

Keep riding and don’t let the bastards get you down.

I hope to see you at Love Ride 20. Believe me–it will be special.

Oliver Shokouh, Chairman
Love Ride Foundation

2003 BRAG SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED–Milwaukee, Wis. – Buell Riders Adventure Group (BRAG) is excited to announce their 2003 Adventure schedule, packed with numerous opportunities to attack twisty roads across the U.S.

The first national event will be the 2003 BRAG Northeast Curve-Carving Touring Adventure, June 7-13. The tour kicks off June 7 at Centennial Buell in Pataskala, Oh., just east of Columbus. Riders will weave through parts of Ohio, Wet Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire before arriving at Big Moose Buell in Portland, Maine on June 13.

The fall event is the 2003 BRAG National Adventure; Taking on the Southwest Twisties, October 3-5. This event takes on the infamous “Devil’s Corridor,” an 89-mile stretch between Clifton and Alpine with a few thousand curves.

Additional details on the events can be found in the BRAF section of www.buell.com, or by calling 888-432-BRAG. Registration for the two national adventures starts January 21, 2003. Events are open to all Buell riders, but BRAF members receive a preferred membership rate.

MIKE LICHTER HOSTS PHOTO EXHIBIT AT JOURNEY MUSEUM–Mike promoted and produced another exhibit in Rapid City, South Dakota, Tuesday. He signed his new book Sturgis, from Motorbooks Int. which we recently review on Bikernet.

It’s a two-wheeled tribute, to the life and times, of the Black Hills Rally, is also a homage, to a man’s vast talents, with a camera. The hard-bound book is 10.25 by 10.25 inches and contains 168 pages, of heavy glossy stock, with a forward by Peter Fonda. Each image is handled, as if fine art, with grand white space to mat each photograph. Over a decade was dedicated to this odyssey, by Michael, to transform his art from the plentiful pages of Easyriders to an austere book devoted to Sturgis and his abilities with a Nikon Camera.

HANDMADE KNIFE MANUFACTURER MAKES “PEOPLE”–Hey gang, the July 21(?) issue of People Magazine has Snoop Dog with one of my canes. If anybody has a copy and can scan or send it to me, I’d love to have it. PO Box 869, Venice, CA 90294. (I know two of the people on this list work in libraries).

—Daniel,
Sverdlin@aol.com

AMERICAN RIDER LINK–We are working with American Rider and their staff. Watch for a new look and feel to American Rider.

BIKERNEW SUPPORTS ANTI-STD (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES)–How is a woman like a condom?
Both spend more time in your wallet than on your pecker.

–Rogue

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It’s a damn nice day on the coast. Sturgis is in full swing. Jose, Crazy Horse and Frank Kaisler are on the scene in the Badlands. We’re building bikes, writing techs, sorting shots and editing fiction here in the harbor. Above our esteemed Web Master will be featured in American Rider. He’s guilty of looking too young. Let’s get to the news:

DEALS OF THE WEEK–This is hot from Departure Bike Works in Richmond, Virginia, today. A ’69 Shovel Bagger in good riding condition is available for $10,000. And a 1963 unrestored Panhead came available for $9,500. Call quick, it’s not everyday you can grab a running Harley for less than ten grand, (804-231-0244).

HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. DECLARES DIVIDEND– Milwaukee, Wis., August 5, 2003 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 4 cents per share, payable September 30, 2003 to shareholders of record as of September 17, 2003. The Company currently has approximately 302.6 million shares of common stock outstanding.Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles in addition to motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.

THE PULLIN MYSTERY–The Sunday of the July 4th weekend, I changed the plug wires on myevo-rigid, the memorial bike for Justin. No big deal. After that I tried tostart the bike with no success. I changed the plugs and it started. I rodeit through my neighborhood and it seemed to bogg down and foul another setof plugs.

I had one last spare set of plugs and I put them in. The bikestarted on the first kick. I went about an 1/8 of a mile and came to thefirst stop light and again the bike seemed to be running on one cylinder. Imade it through the light, and it was running bad. I was about to pull offthe road when I reached down to make sure the new plug wires were seated on theplugs.

Little did I know, I was about to go on the ride of my life. All of asudden the bike takes off full throttle, wide open. I almost went off theback of the bike and then into two violent fishtails and finally a wheelie thatwould make anyone proud. When the front end touched down I went over theZ-bars and onto the pavement.

I have been riding since 1976 and it was thefirst time I had tasted the pavement and believe me it has a taste all it’sown. I had road rash, a deep thigh bruise and a bruised chest. Most ofall my pride was hurt and I didn’t want to look at the bike. I gatheredmyself out of the road, and after I checked that I wasn’t bleeding to death, Iinspected the bike. No paint damage, I couldn’t believe it! Like I said, itis the memorial bike for Justin and the paint is very special. Uponinvestigation as to why this happened, the slide on the S.U. carb stuck wideopen. I take the blame for not lubing this properly.

This happened just two weeks before the 5th Annual Run For Breath “InMemory Of Justin”, and the bike has always been a big part of the run. Thedamge consisted of dented right forward control mount, rear brakepedal, footpegs, exhaust, kicker pedal, front brake lever and speedo cableand I was going to shift to a S+S E carb, since I can never remember to oilthe S.U. Not a lot of damage considering the bike was riding me instead ofthe other way around.

The problem I faced was how to get the bike ready for the run, since Iwas in Las Vegas the week before the run??? This is where the friendship andbrotherhood part comes in. While I was in Vegas four guys I work with atH-D of Charlotte said not to worry, it would be taken care of. I stillworried! Their names are Josh, Gingles, Brad and Ashley. When I returnedfrom Vegas, I only had the exhaust left to install and set the idleon the carb! This is what riding and brotherhood is all about, helpingeach other when it’s needed. They did it because they knew how much thebike and the Run For Breath means to all riders in the community.

The day of the run the bike started on the 2nd kick and ran flawlessly. As Irode I could only think of how Justin valued friendship and loyalty and howit still exists between bikers.

–Mike Pullin

BURMA SHAVE–Burma ShaveFor those of you who never saw the Burma Shavesigns, here is a quick lesson in our historyof the 1930s and 1940s. BeforeInterstates, when everyone drove the old2-lane roads, Burma Shave signswere posted all over the countrysidein farmers’ fields. They weresmall red signs with white letters.Five signs, about 100 feet apart,each contained 1 line of a 4-line couplet …and the obligatory 5th sign advertisingBurma Shave, a popular shaving cream.For those who remember (as I do),enjoy a little nostalgia.

–Larry

DON’T LOSE YOUR HEAD
TO GAIN A MINUTE
YOU NEED YOUR HEAD
YOUR BRAINS ARE IN IT

DROVE TOO LONG
DRIVER SNOOZING
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
IS NOT AMUSING

BROTHER SPEEDER,
LET’S REHEARSE;
ALL TOGETHER,
GOOD MORNING NURSE

CAUTIOUS RIDER
TO HER RECKLESS DEAR
LET’S HAVE LESS BULL
AND LOTS MORE STEER

SPEED WAS HIGH
WEATHER WAS NOT
TIRES WERE THIN
X MARKS THE SPOT

THE MIDNIGHT RIDE
OF PAUL FOR BEER
LED HIM TO
A WARMER HEMISPHERE

AROUND THE CURVE
LICKETY-SPLIT
IT’S A BEAUTIFUL NEW CAR
WASN’T IT?

NO MATTER THE PRICE
NO MATTER HOW NEW
THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE
IN THE CAR IS YOU

A GUY WHO DRIVES
A CAR WIDE OPEN
IS NOT THINKIN’
HE’S JUST HOPIN’

AT INTERSECTIONS
LOOK EACH WAY
A HARP SOUNDS NICE
BUT ITS HARD TO PLAY

BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL
EYES ON THE ROAD
THAT’S THE SKILLFUL
DRIVER’S CODE

THE ONE WHO DRIVES
WHEN HE’S BEEN DRINKING
DEPENDS ON YOU
TO DO HIS THINKING

CAR IN DITCH
DRIVER IN TREE
THE MOON W! AS FULL
AND SO WAS HE

PASSING SCHOOL ZONE
TAKE IT SLOW
LET OUR LITTLE
SHAVERS GROW

Did you know shaving cream is just fluffed up soap?Makes a great “in a pinch” spot remover!!!

–from Rev CarlR

–from Helen and Renee’

BIKERNET HOT SPORTS COMMENTS–Here are some comments made by sports commentators that we can bet theywould like to take back:

1. Weightlifting commentator at the Olympic Snatch and Jerk Event: “This isGregoriava from Bulgaria. I saw her snatch this morning during her warm upand it was amazing.”

2. Ted Walsh – Horse Racing Commentator: “This is really a lovely horse andI speak from personal experience since I once mounted her mother.”

3. Grand Prix Race Announcer: “The lead car is absolutely, truly unique,except for the one behind it which is exactly identical to the one in frontof the similar one in back.”

4. Greg Norman, Pro Golfer: “I owe a lot to my parents, especially my motherand father.”

–from Rev CarlR

TONGLET TAKES SCREAMIN’ EAGLE TEAM TO NHRA PRO STOCK FINAL–Tonglet Wins Three Elimination Rounds; Hines Sets New Track Top Speed RecordMILWAUKEE, WIS. In his best performance of the season, GT Tonglet and the Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Bike drag-racing team defeated three tough opponents to make the final at the Sears Craftsman National Hot Rod Association Nationals at Madison, Ill., on June 29. Tonglet saved his best run for last as he posted his best time of the weekend, 7.177 seconds at 185.46 mph, but lost to Geno Scali by a mere 0.0177 seconds, or about five feet.

Tonglet was joined in Sunday’s elimination rounds by Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines. Hines qualified sixth with a run of 7.180 seconds and 191.97 mph, a new track top speed record for Pro Stock Bikes at Gateway International Raceway. Tonglet qualified 12th with a time of 7.237 seconds and 183.49 mph.

Hines was eliminated in the first round on Sunday, losing to Mike Berry after a mechanical problem caused him to miss his shift to fifth gear near the end of his run. He was leading at the time.

The next stop for the Pro Stock Bikes on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series is the Mopar Mile-High Nationals, July 18-20, in Denver, Colorado.

REDNECK ENGINEERING’S NEW PREZ–Redneck Enginuity is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Marquart to the position of President and COO. Mike brings a wealth of business management and industry experience to assist Vince Doll (Founder and CEO) with all facets of operations.

Mike leaves a successful tenure as a leading field representative for Custom Chrome and previous service as National Sales Manager of Drag Specialties.

This addition helps position Redneck for its next phase of growth including a larger production facility (a bigger red barn), expansion of product and apparel offerings and increased production capacity of complete motorcycles.

LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAYS–Las Vegas BikeFest announced that there will be two motorcycle Grand Prize giveaways at the 2003 event to be held September 11-14.

A 2003 Victory Vegas, sponsored by Victory Motorcycles and Pat Clark Motorsports with support form the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, will be won by one lucky Las Vegas BikeFest registrant. Pat Clark Motorsports, the new Victory Motorcycles dealer in Las Vegas will have the Vegas giveaway bike on display at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino where entry forms will be collected.

The second Grand Prize Giveaway is a 2003 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic sponsored by Golden Nugget Las Vegas hotel. This is the second year that Golden Nugget Las Vegas has sponsored a Las Vegas BikeFest Grand Prize giveaway.

The 3rd Annual Las Vegas BikeFest will be held over four days in the most famous 24 hour city, Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will consist of Vendor Village with 200 manufacturers and vendors, free entertainment, and activities such as the $10,000 Poker Run, and free concerts with national talent on the Fremont Street Experience Mall. Over 20,000 are expected to attend.

Registration fee is $35 prior to August 29th and includes event T-shirt, ride pin, grand prize drawing entry tickets, entrance to all activities and competitions, Welcome party and more. Registration forms and vendor applications are available on the web site.

Information is available at www.lasvegasbikefest.com or call toll-free 866-BIKEFEST or 702-450-3337 or email info@lasvegasbikefest.com.

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Sportster/Buell Engine Hop-Up Guide–
From four-speed Evos to five-speed Buells, this book is the Bible forSportster performance. Whether your intent is to improve the existingfactory parts or install something from the aftermarket, author KipWoodring explains not just which parts to buy, but why. Fourteenchapters cover: History, Planning, Exhaust, Induction, Ignition, Chargingand Starting, Gearing, Valvetrain, Cams, Heads, Cylinders and Pistons,Flywheels, Oil, Transmissions and Clutches.

Not just another hop-up manual, the Sportster/Buell Engine Hop Up Guideincludes an in-depth analysis of important topics left out of other books.Issues like oil and oil friction, combustion-chamber design, camshafttrade-offs, valvegear weight and much more.

Well illustrated, this new Sportster/Buell book from Wolfgang Publicationsincludes over 200 illustrations (50% in color) on 144 pages for $24.95 +5.50 S+H (US). Order by mail at:
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FAMILY CHARGED IN BIKE THEFTS–By Heidi Bell Gease, Journal Staff WriterRAPID CITY ? A Pennsylvania couple and their 24-year-old son have been charged with felony grand theft in connection with three motorcycles stolen from the Sturgis motorcycle rally.

Good timing and quick response from people at Black Hills Harley-Davidson at Rapid City Monday led police to arrest David L. and Linda R. Gebert and their son, Justin Gebert, all of Sarver, Pa. Police also recovered three stolen Harley-Davidson motorcycles valued at a total of $81,000.

According to court documents, a Minnesota man parked his $26,000 Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle at the Rapid City Harley dealership Monday afternoon and went to buy T-shirts. When he returned, the bike was gone. The owner said he looked up to see David Gebert riding his motorcycle toward a parking lot exit, and reportedly shouted to security guards at the exit to stop the bike.

Gebert later told police the whole thing had been a misunderstanding. He said a “short, fat guy” had asked him to move the motorcycle, and that it was running when he got on it.

However, investigators found chips and scratch marks on the motorcycle that indicated the lock had been broken with channel lock pliers. Pliers were later found in the Geberts’ possession, along with two-way radios.

David Gebert, 56, and Linda Gebert, 55, were each carrying a loaded .380 pistol, and police said a loaded .22 caliber pistol with a silencer device on it was found in the couple’s 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle. Police also found a lock-pick kit in David Gebert’s sock.

According to police reports, Linda Gebert was carrying a key to a motor home parked at Deerview Campground near Sturgis.

When police searched the motor home, they found the key to a trailer containing two Harley-Davidson motorcycles that had been reported stolen from Sturgis on Friday and Monday.

Police said Linda Gebert was also carrying a cell phone labeled with the name of a Wisconsin woman who had reported her motorcycle stolen from Sturgis on Monday. The cell phone was stolen with the motorcycle.

The cycles recovered from the Geberts’ trailer included a 2003 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy worth $30,000 and a 2003 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic valued at $25,000.

Justin Gebert arrived while police were searching the campsite.

Investigators later determined that his motorcycle included a front-end assembly that was reported stolen from Daytona Beach during Biketoberfest 2001. Justin Gebert was charged in Meade County on Tuesday with three counts of grand theft by possessing or receiving stolen property.

David and Linda Gebert made their initial court appearances in 7th Circuit Court in Rapid City on Tuesday as well.

David Gebert is charged with grand theft, committing a felony while in possession of a firearm, and misdemeanor charges of carrying a pistol without a license and carrying a firearm on a motorcycle. Linda Gebert was charged with grand theft and a misdemeanor charge of carrying a pistol without a license.

Grand theft carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and committing a felony with a firearm is punishable by 25 years in prison and a $25,000 fine upon conviction.

Investigators seized a Ford motor home and a Haulmark trailer, along with the elder Geberts’ motorcycle.

Officials said the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be pending.

The Motorcycle Theft Task Force is in charge of the investigation with help from the Sturgis Police Department and Meade County Sheriff’s Office.

The task force, which has worked at the Sturgis rally for several years, is a team of special investigators trained and experienced in dealing with stolen-motorcycle cases.

The team is headed by Sgt. Bob Kenney of the Connecticut State Police, who is considered an international expert in Harley-Davidson motorcycle identification and vehicle-theft investigation.

Contact Heidi Bell Gease at 394-8419 or heidi.bell@rapidcityjournal.com

–from Rogue

HOW TO DRIVE IN DALLAS, BEWARE–

First you must learn to pronounce the city name. It is DAL-LUS, or DAA-LIS depending on if you live inside or outside LBJ Freeway. Next, if your Mapsco is more than a few weeks old, throw it out and buy a new one. If you are in Denton County and your Mapsco is one day old, then it is already obsolete.

Forget the traffic rules you learned in Driver’s Ed or elsewhere. Dallas has its own version of traffic rules… “Hold on and pray”. There is no such thing as a dangerous high-speed chase in Dallas. We all drive like that. We have to do that everyday to get to work on time.

All directions start with, “Get on Beltline Road”…which has no beginning and no end. (It REALLY DOESN’T!!!) The morning rush hour is from 6 to 10 AM. The evening rush hour is from 3 to 7 PM. Friday’s rush hour starts Thursday morning. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear-ended, cussed out, and possibly shot. When you are the first one on the starting line at a red light, count to five when the light turns green before going, to avoid crashing into all of the drivers running the red light in the cross-traffic lane.

Construction on Central Expressway is a way of life for us in the Metroplex and a permanent form of entertainment. We have had sooo much fun over the last 35 years with that little project that we have added the President George Bush Freeway and the High Five Interchange to the mix. All unexplained sights are explained by the phrase, “Oh, we’ve gone too far, and we’re in Fort Worth!” If someone actually has their turn signal on, it is probably a factory defect. Car horns are actually “Road Rage” indicators, and remember, it’s legal to be armed in Texas.

All old ladies with blue hair in Mercedes have the right of way. Period. And remember, it’s legal to be armed in Texas. Inwood Road, Plano Road, NW Highway, East Grand, Garland Road, Marsh Lane, Josey Lane, 15th Street, Preston Road… all mysteriously change names as you cross intersections(these are only a FEW examples). The perfect example is what is MOSTLY known as Plano Road. On the south end, it is known as Lake Highlands Drive. Cross Northwest Highway, and it becomes Plano Road, go about 8 miles more, and it is briefly Greenville Ave, Ave K, and Highway 5. It finally ends in Sherman.

If asking directions in Irving or Southeast Dallas, you must have knowledge of Spanish. If in central Richardson or on Harry Hines, Mandarin Chinese will be your best bet. If you are in Arlington, you had better know some Vietnamese. If you stop to ask directions on Gaston or Live Oak, you better be armed (and remember, it’s legal to be armed in Texas). A trip across town (east to west) will take a minimum of four hours, although many north/south freeways have unposted minimum speeds of 75. The minimum acceptable speed on the Dallas North Toll Road is 85. Anything less is considered downright sissy. The wrought iron on house windows near Oak Cliff and Fair Park is not ornamental!!

It is possible to be driving WEST in the NORTH-bound lane of EAST NORTHWEST Highway. Don’t let this confuse you. The North Dallas Tollway is our daily version of NASCAR. It also ends in Sherman. LBJ Freeway is called “The Death Trap” for two very good reasons: “death” and “trap.”

If it’s 100 degrees, Thanksgiving must be the very next weekend. If it’s 10 degrees and sleeting/snowing, the Fort Worth Stock Show is going on. If it has rained 6 inches in the last hour, and it is springtime, the Byron Nelson Golf Classic is in the second round. If it is autumn, then the State Fair is in full swing. Can’t you just smell those Corny Dogs and Turkey Legs? If you go to the Fair, splurge and pay the $8.00 to park INSIDE Fair Park. Parking elsewhere could cost up to $2500 for damages, towing fees, parking tickets, etc. If some guy with a flag tries to get you to park in his yard, run over him. Any amusement parks, stadiums, arenas, race tracks, airports, etc., are conveniently located as far away from EVERYTHING as possible so as to allow for ample parking on grassy areas.

Final Warning: Don’t Mess With Texas Drivers.It’s legal to be armed in Texas.

–from Rev CarlR

Photo from Michael Lichter’s book “Sturgis”.

THE SILENT TREATMENT–A man and his wife were having some problems at home and weregiving each other the silent treatment. The next week the man realizedthat he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morningbusiness flight to Chicago. Not wanting to be the first to break thesilence (AND LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, “Please wake meat 5:00 AM.”

The next morning the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AMand that he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and seewhy his wife hadn’t awakened him when he noticed a piece of paper bythe bed. The paper said, “It is 5:00 AM. Wake up.”

Men simply are not equipped for these kinds of contests.

–from Rev CarlR

–from Dr. Hamster

THE EAGLE IS FLYING FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE– Saddam should have read up on his Muslim passages… The following verse is from the Quran, (the Islamic Bible)Quran ( 9:11) — For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken afearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands ofAllah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still morerejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and therewas peace.

(Note the verse number!!!!!)

–from Redhorse

THAT’S ALL FOLKS–I received a call today from a pal across town. He needs welding, so were loading the truck with the Bikernet Millermatic MIG machine and heading out after launching the news.

Above are shots of James Famighetti’s seat pan handy work on the Shrunken FXR and the bike after we installed the Hot Match, weld-on kickstand from CCI. At last, it’s on its on feet.

I wish I knew what I was doing, but I don’t. Should be in Sturgis or heading to Milwaukee. Instead I’ll sharpen my knife on a rock and have a drink of Tullamore Dew, thanks to Rigid Frame Richard.

Ride Forever,
Bandit

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GOING TO STURGIS?–Don’t forget to check out the freshly decorated Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Wink at Pepper, the babe working there, new motorcycles on display, Pepper, the Randy Simpson tribute featuring Bandit’s Dicey Knucklehead and pick up a free Bikernet sticker at the counter.

Don’t miss it.

RUN FOR BREATH RECEIVES AWARD– The 5th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” was held Sunday, July 27. We had 84 entries in the bike show and all were top quality bikes. The best of show award went to Christian Gordon who entered his rigid frame Sportster.

At the end of the day we had raised $7,000.00 for the American Lung Association’s Camp Air Care for kids who have asthma.

Mike Pullin, the founder, and the lovely Meanest were awarded the American Lung Association’s Top Sponsor and Contributor award.

Mike and Meanest have ordered Bandit to create another metal sculpture, Best of Show award for next year. Stay tuned.

BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–FROM STURGIS–You thought I was going to miss this week…NOT !As you might know we are in Sturgis and I’m going to try cover some kind of play by play. Last night we stopped to say hi to our friends at Klock Works and visit the Kongo Club, then we headed into the Black Hills. Before I forget, I had a chance to see one of the coolest chops I’ve seen in a while. It will be featured soon, just hang on.

As you know we drove from Florida, there I had a chance to check out the new Discovery bike from Choppers Inc. It’s wicked! I will post some photos in the future of all this amazing bikes, soon, very soon.

The weather is cooperating, warm, verging into hot days with cool nights. The cops are not out, yet, and it’s fairly quiet. Chaos awaits.I rode my new chop for 200 miles or so. The only problem was a cracked top motor mount and the left grip loosening. Other than that, it was cherry.

The guys from Hawaii called, and they are ok, someplace in Wyoming and will show up tomorrow.

Crazy Horse is on her way. I guess all our friends are making way to get here. The real action won’t get rolling ’till Monday or so.Oh well, enough ranting (drove 38 hours straight). I’ll keep this report going daily in Your Shot.

later,
–Jose Caribbean/ Sturgis Bikernet reporter

ALL ABOUT COPS–by Jim Smith. In 1994, a study was conducted by the Arlington, Texas policedepartment in conjunction with the Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute of theSouthwest Legal Foundation.

This study surveyed 123 police departments nationwide and found,among other things, that only 19 percent of departments have a policy of firingofficers who are repeatedly domestically violent, and the majority of suchcases are handled within the department, instead of being referred to theDA’s office.

This is called obstruction of justice, in case you were wondering. Or it would be anyway, except that if the police choose not toarrest themselves, who is going to get them in court?

Many police officers in urban areas have said that their mainobjective is to get through the day alive. They do work that is despised by a great many people willing tokill them on sight, and they just want to get home to their families. This gives all police officers common ground, so they band togetherto cover each other’s backs. It also sets up an “us vs. them” mentality and encourages officersto look the other way when they see one of their own breaking the law.

What this yields is a gang, and I’m not saying that simply foremotional impact or to be clever. There is a vast network of people statistically prone to violence,armed to the teeth, wearing their gang’s colors to make themselves instantlyvisually identifiable, ready to handle any and all situations with bruteforce on a moment’s notice, all covering each other’s misconduct so they can ensure their ownand each other’s safety. This is a gang by any definition.

Jim Smith is a columnist for The Summer Barometer. The opinions inhis columns do not necessarily represent those of The Barometer staff.Smith can be reached at baro.forum@s…

–from Rogue

COPS GONE BAD–http://www.bikernews.net/cgb.cfm— In BikersforFirstAmendmentRights@yahoogroups.com, “hdw_2003” wrote:

What is so hard to fathom about this? The police, sheriffs dept, State police, FBI, ATF and all in the same category, are thelargest of street gangs in this country. They are indeed subsidized by the government and in many cases, have more fire power that they should have.

I MAY NOT be correct on this and still crunching numbers butat this point in time, the police have more criminals in their uniform wearing gang than any MC. Yes, so far the numbers are pointing in that direction. On an average week, 70 officer gang members are arrested for criminal activities. IT is extremely hard to tell what numbers are actually involved since they do take care of their own and only prosecute when caught by John Q Public! Now now, I know a lot of you are rolling your eyes at this but all you need do is goto this web site. Look under the Cops Gone Bad link. The proof is inthe pudding.

— In BikersforFirstAmendmentRights@yahoogroups.com, “FastFred”

–from Rogue

BUCKSHOT LIVES AND WILL REPORT SHORTLY– Here I is! Been busy as a cat coverin’ shit lately. Got to meet and partywith the old rock legends Canned Heat last Sunday.Nice bunch of fellers.

Have a shoot set up for the 14th to do an install andevaluate article on the Bassani Pro Street pipes and the Doherty Power Packair filter Terry at T-Press. H-D of Fresno is handling the install and dyno test. Gonna wake up my newSoftail fer sure!

Guess I inherited my wife’s bestest buddy, Suuze. She’s agreat gal, and we’ve been doin’ a lot of riding. I’m gettin’ the ol’ Pan outagain shortly. Got to keep you and HORSE supplied with verbal fertilizer.

–Ride safe,
–Buckshot

PAINT JOB OF THE WEEK FROM CRAZYHORSE–This week’s paint job is still in process. It doesn’t have anyclearcoat on it yet, but no matter. I’m all packed for Sturgis, andthis morning I hit the road. Jose is already there. He’ll be partyingup a storm with Billy Lane and Indian Larry, and I’ll still be on theroad. The lowly life of a painter.

Anyhow, these parts belong to Ed Sherrer of Virginia. He wanted hisflames to look like they were on fire. Can’t wait to see these withclearcoat.

Here’s a first peek at a hardtail whose tank was featured a few weeksback. Jim has the bike together and will ride it around Sturgis.It cranked right up, first touch of the key. I might need to sneak offwith that key when he’s napping.

Everyone who is heading for Sturgis, have a safe trip. Don’t speedout there. I’ve heard evil stories about thorough searchesand confiscated bikes. I’m outta here.

—Crazy Horse

LARRY LOTT MEMORIAL RUN–If you’re a Dago rider don’t miss the Julian Area run, Sunday, August 10, 11:00 a.m. It kicks off at Cycle Vision’s, owned by Randy Aron, 4263 Taylor Street, Old Town, (619) 295-7800.

The put will end at Pine Hills Lodge, 2960 La Posada Way, Julian. Ride like the San Diego cops are on your tail.

THAT’S IT–The road has called half the bikers in the country. It’s not the event, but the ride is the experience that lasts a lifetime. Every goddamn mile is an adventure, a roll of the dice, or an adrenline rush. Just make sure you survive to ride again.

Bikernet grew 64 percent in the last 11 months. We’re passing 60,000 unique users a month, and we’re having a blast. Like riding, everyday is a creative adventure or an opportunity to share new information with riders all over the world. Don’t hesitate to let us know what you need. The “It’s Your Shot” letters are answered daily.

Ride Forever,
–Bandit

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VIRUS ALERT–If you receive an email titled: “It Takes Guts to SayJesus”DO NOT OPEN IT. It will erase everything on your harddrive..This information was announced yesterday morning fromIBM; AOL states that this is a very dangerous virus,much worse than”Melissa,” and that there is NO Remedy for it at thistime.

Joyce L. Bober
IBM Information Systems
Pittsburgh Mailing Systems
412 – 922-8744

–from Rev CarlR

POLICE DEPT. ANSWERING MACHINE!!–Hello, you have reached the Police Dept’s Voice Mail. Pay closeattentionaswe have to update the choices often as new and usual circumstances arrive.Please select one of the following options:

To whine about us not doing anything to solve a problem that youcreatedyourself, press 1.

To inquire as to whether someone has to die before we’ll do something about a problem, press 2.

To report an officer for bad manners, when in reality the officer is tryingto keep your neighborhood safe, press 3.

If you would like us to raise your children, press 4

If you would like us to take control of your life due to your chemicaldependency or alcohol, press 5

If you would like us to instantly restore order to a situation thattookyears to deteriorate, press 6.

To provide a list of officers you personally know so we will not takeenforcement action against you, press 7.

To sue us, or tell us you pay our salary and you’ll have our badge, ortoproclaim our career is over, press 8.

To whine about a ticket and/or complain about the many other uses forpolicerather than keeping your dumb ass in line, press 9.

To whine about speed traps when there is no such thing, press 10.

Please note your call may be monitored to assure proper customer supportand remember…..we’re here to save your ass, NOT kiss it! Thanks forcalling your local police dept. and have a nice day.

–from Bob T.

MARRIAGE ALERT– Tiny SFVHA and Chopper Girl were married in Vegas on July 9th. I just finished this sign for their front porch…Thought you would get a kick out of it…

–Later Boyz, Big Dave

ROSE CITY THUNDER–We are putting on the Rose City Thunder Event here in Portland, I wanted to make sure you had all the information about the event…it’s www.rosecitythunder.com

–geo george [georgeduz@yahoo.com]

KIRDISTAN REPORT–I have been living in kirdistan, inIrbil, Iraq. It’s between Mosul and Turkuk. The Kirds love usand their new found freedom. I’ve only seen one H-D. It’s beenfive long months. They ride cheap mz and someJawas.

Spc. George

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 11TH ANNUAL BEACH RIDE– Proceeds from annual motorcycle ride to the Queen Mary Events Park To benefit Exceptional Children?s Foundation (ECF).

July 21, 2003, Registration began today for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts to take part inThe 11th Annual Beach Ride benefiting the developmentally disabled community served by theExceptional Children?s Foundation (ECF). On Sunday, September 7th 2003, riderswill begin the ride from various locations throughout central and southern California andconverge at the Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach for a day of food, festivities, and entertainment. There is online registration through September 5. Click HYPERLINK “http://www.beachride.com” www.beachride.com and click ?online registration.?

Star of the hit TV show Dallas, Larry Hagman will once again serve as the GrandMarshal for this year’s event. Hagman played the famous character J.R. Ewing on the long-time hit drama. Beach Ride will also feature performances by Bad Company former lead singer Brian Howe, and Black Oak Arkansas. In addition to musical performances, festivities at the Queen Mary Event Park will also include a Mr. and Ms. Beach Ride competition, food, vendors, a tattoo contest, and bike show.

The entrance fee to participate in the Beach Ride is $30 at the starting points and $35 at the gates to the Queen Mary Events Park. There are starting points in Canoga Park (Micah McCloskey’s Custom Cycles), Marina Del Rey (Bartels Harley-Davidson/Buell), Glendale (Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale), Ventura (The Shop), Ojai (Deer Lodge), Harbor City (California Harley-Davidson/Buell), Oceanside (Harley’s House of Harleys and Kennedy’s Custom Cycles), Lancaster (Harley-Davidson of Lancaster), Westminster (Harley-Davidson of Westminster), and Malibu (Pier View Restaurant). Registration begins at the Queen Mary Events Park at 9:30 am.

Visit HYPERLINK “http://www.beachride.com” www.beachride.com or call 1-800-696-3727 to check on registration times at the starting points, and get more details on vendors, pledge program, and online registration.

Founded in 1946, the Exceptional Children?s Foundation (ECF) is one of the oldest and largest charities in California serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. ECF provides a continuum of programs and services including Early Start, developmental activity, residential, work training, supported employment, and recreation to nearly 2,000 people with mental retardation, autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and other related cognitive disorders each year.

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It’s Thursday and half the world is on the way to Sturgis. Jose is reporting from the Badlands already, from his Caribbean Custom Cycles Mansion. The Hawaiin Choppers only contingent flew into LA the day before yesterday, grabbed their bikes and jammed. They’re already in Wyoming.

Bikernet staff is in the doldrums watching all the hordes of riders hit the road, but we’re still cranking out the action. This week we’ll cover the Strokers Dallas building handmade pipes for the 1928 Shovelhead, road testing jeans and a new King Oil Cooler, Hollister will fly, The Ventura Antique swapmeet is being edited, there are two new techs up from Custom Cycle Engineering. And I need a cup of coffee–let’s get to the news:

NEW CLUB SEARCHING FOR BIKES–What’s up my name is terrell and I just started my own bike clubwith my brother anda couple of close friends, the only problem is we have 14 bikes and 22members and were having trouble findingbikes that are worth buying.If you can help me out, then I would be very thankful(on a side note were looking for 750, 900, 1000 and 1100 cc units).

— Terrell Beverly.
TerrellBeverly@yahoo.com

THE EDGE ALERT–It has been a while. The Smoke Out was a huge success this year. Everything planned happened ? and on time. It is way easier to plan being in the same place as the year before. We had over four thousand people on Friday and over six thousand through the gate on Saturday. More importantly the thing was just fun at every level. I got about three hundred e-mails from people saying they had a good time with only two complaints. I?ll take that any day.

I am still cleaning up some stuff from the last one and already planning the next one, which is a lot more pleasant with everyone is in a good mood. Next year you (and Layla) have to be there though. You were definitely missed.

The Run for Breath was this weekend and your trophy totally kicked ass. I saw your write up of the construction on Bikernet and it even kicks more ass in person. Anyway, I just wanted to drop and line and stay in touch since it has been a while.

–Edge

Randy Smith, the late founder of Custom Cycle Engineering. We miss him.

CHECK THE CUSTOM CYCLE ENGINEERING TECHS ON BIKERNET–In the last couple of days we posted the lengths of various stock fork tubes. The info was supplied by the builders of stock and extented tubes for all Harleys–Custom Cycle Engineering. This will help builders trying to figure out what length to buy.

Second, they feel strongly about raked triple trees and we posted their feeling in a second tech. It’s worth checking out. It also shows you how to check your rake and trail.

ERATIONAL CRIME NEWS–Employees of the Durham, North Carolina, Federal Savings Bank became alarmed when they saw a man in sweatshirt with the hood pulled tightly around his face pounding loudly on the front door. Was the door locked? Nope. The man was trying to push the door open, not seeing the PULL sign on the front door. The unidentified man was linked to another attempted robbery in Durham, with the same MO. The robber had failed at that attempt also when he attempted to push open a pull door.

A woman walked into a Durham, North Carolina bank and tried to cash a check. The problem was that the check was not made out to her or any other person. It was made out to the Tension Envelope Company, and the woman claimed to be Mrs. Tension Envelope. The teller quickly called the police and the woman was arrested.

A similar check-cashing attempt occurred years earlier when a man handed a clerk a company check and claimed to be Mr. Roadway V. Express.

BIKE TOURS IN AFRICA–Hi There , I thought you may be interested in the various tours that we operate in the Western Cape region of South AfricaThey are very different from the norm and most riders from novices to the well experienced enjoy the rides immensely as trails are quite unique and tailor made for exploration ,skills improvement ,team building and priced as excellent value for money. In addition, we can organise trips to areas less travelled in the name of Adventure Tourism.

Please therefore look at the web site and contact us for more info ; maybe you could post a link for us

Regards
Brian Pickering

Brian Pickering
Nature Discovery Tours
P O Box 611 Stellenbosch 7599
Tel Fax 27 21 8591989
South Africa
mobile 27 21 83 461 4567
motorcycles@iafrica.comwww.bywaystours.co.za/bikes

BIKERNET EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT–A college professor was doing a study testing the senses of first graders, using a bowl of lifesavers. He gave all the children the same kind of lifesavers, one at a time, and asked them to identify them by colorand flavor. The children began to say:

Red…………cherry,”
Yellow………lemon,”
Green……….lime,”
Orange……….orange.”

Finally the professor gave them all honey lifesavers. After eating them for a few moments none of the children could identify the taste.

Well,” he said “I’ll give you all a clue. It’s what your mother may sometimes call your father.”

One little girl looked up in horror, spit her lifesaver out and yelled: “Oh My God!!!! They’re assholes!”

–from Chris T.

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–old shot from Bob T.

A BIKERNET RELIGIOUS MOMENT–On the first day God created the cow. God said, “You must go to fields with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer. I will give you a life span of sixty years.”

The cow said, “That’s a kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. Let me have twenty years and I’ll give back the other forty.”

And God agreed.

On the second day, God created the dog.

God said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. I will give you a life span of twenty years.”

The dog said, “That’s too long to be barking. Give me ten years and I’ll give back the other ten.”

So God agreed (sigh).

On the third day God created the monkey.

God said, “Entertain people, do monkey tricks, make them laugh. I’ll give you a twenty year life span.”

Monkey said, “How boring, monkey tricks for twenty years? I don’t think so. Dog gave you back ten, so that’s what I’ll do too, okay?”

And God agreed again.

On the fourth day God created man.

God said, “Eat, sleep, play, have sex, enjoy. Do nothing, just enjoy, enjoy. I’ll give you twenty years.”

Man said, “What? Only twenty years? No way, man. Tell you what, I’ll take my twenty, and the forty the cow gave back, and the ten the dog gave back and the ten the monkey gave back. That makes eighty, okay?”

“Okay,” said God. “You’ve got a deal.”

So that is why for the first twenty years we eat, sleep, play, have sex, enjoy, and do nothing; for the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family; for the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain our grandchildren; and for the last ten years we sit in front of the house and bark at everybody.

Life has now been explained.

–Redhorse

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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT– I hope this week finds everyone in the best of shape. Another week goes by, next week is Sturgis and the end of the summer is near. Not that we ever fuckin’ notice it is summer! That happens to be one of the “pains” of living in the tropics, It’s always Summer. So as we start our trip to the Black Hills, we will be visiting friends along the way. It?s always cool to stop at their shops and hang out for a bit, see what’s up and get to share what’s up our sleeves. Friendship, what a tricky word to use freely. While there is always “people we know”, true friends are few and far between. In days, that “word” is just a saying by that defunct wanna be rapper called Vanilla Ice it’s hard to know who you can actually trust. Jay’s saying expresses this pretty well, “buddies will help you move, but a friend will help you move a body”. Bandit’s code of the West or anyone’s code for that matter should include these three insignificant but powerful words, Honesty, Respect and Word. Remember Scarface? ” I don’t break my word nor , nor my balls…”

It’s a very tuff world out there and in these days of TV stardoms and lifes of make believe, staying true is one of the most difficult things to do. Look at Kobe Bryant, would he be involved in all that legal crap if he were nobody? My wild guess is not, the whole event would have been a wild, impromptu romp, and kept at that. People on the spotlight have to watch out who are they surrounded by, not always things are for the better, nor advice the best. People got to stay true to themselves no matter what, and to the people that knew them before they became “famous”.

Jesse described fame as the amount of people that know of you vs. the people you know. How true indeed. I have talked to him and he says being well known is not an easy task, but family and friends help keep him grounded.

The more exposure everyone gets the more people you end up knowing. How do you sift from true people and fakes? Pretty difficult question; pretty hard to actually figure out. Sometimes when you live by that trio of words above, you tend to believe that most people are the same way, but sometimes, it is not. During a previous time I used to hang out with people that are considered famous, actors, models, etc. People that were my friends, people that are long gone and not even a number on the list. I guess that’s the way of stardom, people tend to forget where they came from, who was there when they were waiters, or trying to make ends meet.

I want to make clear that I’m not talking about anyone in particular by this, take it as a warning if you might. I’m just wondering that with the way that TV is portraying our lifestyle, which and how will some people’s life change and to better or worse.

Some have the power at their hands and it’s available, the power and the burden that exposure gives you. The power to do good, the burden of being able to make the right choices. Of not wondering if your next conquest will become a court case, of being able to walk freely amongst people without having fans swamp you, of not loosing true friends because you lost sight of who you really are.

Friends will always be available no matter what and true friends are our ground to reality. And the only people that truly help each other without needing anything in exchange. don’t waste them and don’t set them aside. Too late is not a phrase that people enjoy, don’t let it be too late.I guess that all this fame thing started as a joke, and like always got me thinking, and you know is not good when I start thinking….

On another note, we are looking forward to Sturgis cause there’s a lot of people heading that way and as always, we expect to meet most. It will be a fun time riding and hanging out, and sure there will be some people that will not be able to make it and will be missed. The calls and e-mails are flying back and forth, meeting places and activities already chosen. We also have the task of giving thousands of Horse magazines away, so we will see how the fuck that works when my chopper barely allows me to ride it, much less carry stuff, but we will manage. The Black Hills are waiting, and the cops as well.

If you see Puerto Rico plates wave us over……. have a safe and fun trip. See you there!

–Jose Caribbean Bikernet reporter

HARLEY’S INTRODUCTION TO 2004– For the 2004 model year, Harley-Davidson recently introduced to their dealer network a completely redesigned rubbermounted XL Sportster line (watch for the new tank design) and a new model in the VRSC V-Rod family (a lower priced standard). The Motor Company’s summer dealer meeting was held this year in Las Vegas.

I just got word from on high on that the 2004 Road King Custom willbe the hot touring ticket.

Also introduced were two new Buell models, Firebolt XB12R and the Lightning XB12S, each featuring a new 103-horsepower engine. The two new models will join existing models – Firebolt XB9R, Lightning XB9S and Buell Blast – as part of Buell’s 2004 line. Changes to the Lightning XB9S, Lightining Low XB9S, and Firebolt XB9R were also announced. All 2004 Buell motorcycles will be covered by a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty replacing the previous one-year warranty.

Harley-Davidson will unveil the entire 2004 model line-up to the general public on Thursday, August 28th during the Company’s 100th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee, WI. The Company extended the 2003 model year to 14 months in order to meet anticipated demand for its 100th Anniversary models. Shipments of 2004 motorcycles to the worldwide dealer network will begin in September 2003.

Rumor has it that new custom paint schemes are headed to dealers including more flames and dicey designs. It is good to see the “Old Motor Company” not standing still after their 100th birthday. They are really excited about the start of the next 100 years!

–Motorcycle News Network and Secret Agent

IT’S BACK TO THE GARAGE–The Custom Chrome Beach Ride Bike is completed. It tooks us nine days. During the final photo shoot for American Rider I dropped the bike, dinging the tank. I’ve been moving motorcycles on delicate studio backgrounds for 35 years, and I dropped this one… I’m still on restriction.

The Goliath was on display at the LA Calendar bike show last weekend. Tomorrow it will be hauled back to the Queen Mary for a poster photo shoot, then onto the Veterans stadium this weekend for the swap meet. It’s for sale during the Beach Ride, but you can bid on it now.

That’s it, for this second. There’s more news hanging in the clouds over the coast and a particular girl I’m chasin’. Wish she would slow down and let me catch her.

While riding to Sturgis remember Peter Fonda’s Deer Rule–don’t ride at night. Jose will send us reports from the Badlands during the event, so we’ll keep you right on top of the action.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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The Motorsports Radio Demigods And Auto Trader? Magazine Grant The Freak Nation A Chance To Be Grand– Hollywood, CA (July 22, 2003) – SpeedFreaks, the country’s biggest motorsports radio show has teamed up with big timers Auto Trader? Magazine to give a Sport Compact Drag Racing fan a chance of, well, a lifetime…to be the Freakin’ Grand Marshal of the Third Annual Auto Trader Magazines Texas NHRA Sport Compact Nationals at The Texas Motorplex, Dallas, August 8-9.

This big-a** prize for the Freak Nation includes hotel and airfare to Dallas, the keys to the SpeedFreaks – Auto Trader? Magazine’s suite Friday and Saturday, a K&N Filters Typhoon Intake System, a set of Toyo Tires and a guest host shot on SpeedFreaks!! Fans can go to www.dragracing.traderpub.com or www.SpeedFreaks.TV and register now. Deadline is July 27, 12 PM. “As SpeedFreaks has been doing from the get-go, we’ve again teamed up with the best, Auto Trader? Magazine,” says SpeedFreaks President, Kenny Sargent. “No one else can offer something like this. The Freak Nation gets a run at the hippest gig next to a masseuse at a posh Bel Aire day spa…Come on, you know the rules.”

The winner will be drawn this Sunday night in front of a live national audience. O.K., that’s happy, I know. In other words, SpeedFreaks will draw the da** name this Sunday night on their show. Got it?

For More Information Please Contact:
Stann Findelle
SpeedFreaks Management
2029 Century Park East, #900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-552-1777

TRUE-TRACK TECH DRAWS ATTENTION–Just read Rouge’s tech install on the True- Track.I’m wondering if it really does much good?

My 2000 Road King Classic drifts thrugh curves into on coming at high speedstraffic. I’ve tried different shocks and tires, but it still floats like a blimp. Can you hook me up?

–TBear

I spoke to Wil Phillips this morning. You’re good to go. Wil’s web site won’t launch until the end of the week.

BIKERNET HMO INFO– Q. What does HMO stand for?

A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, “HEY MOE.” Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Moe of the Three Stooges, who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes.

Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?

A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors in the plan. These doctors basically fall into two categories — those who are no longer accepting new patients, and those who will see you but are no longer participating in the plan. But don’t worry; the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day’s drive away and has a diploma from a Third World Country.

Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require precertification?

A. No. Only those you need.

Q. Can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions?

A. Certainly, as long as they don’t require any treatment.

Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?

A. You’ll need to find alternative forms of payment.

Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the Generic Medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do?

A. Poke yourself in the eye.

Q. What if I’m away from home and I get sick? A. You really shouldn’t do that.

Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office?

A. Hard to say, but considering that all you’re risking is the $15 co-payment, there’s no harm in giving him a shot at it.

Q. Will health care be different in the next century?

A. No. But if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.

–from Bob T.

ROGUE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT–When installing a larger tire or wheel you still have to find the centerof the wheel, and to do that you are moving it to the left.

No Matter what size wheel or tire you use, the Rear Wheel Has To BeCentered In The Swing Arm ( Center of the rim to the center of the toprail)to make the bike handle correctly.

When you place an 8-foot flourscent light bulb on either side of the rear wheel and securethem (I use soft bungee cords), the bulbs “Must” touch the front and rear of thetire. They are now forming parallel lines of the rear wheel to the front.

As they run past the front wheel you measure between the bulbs at thefront and rear of the wheel. This centers the wheel and front end. Whenthat is even then you measure from the bulb to the wheel until both areeven.

The front wheel which is usually smaller is now Centered in the Middleof the Rear Wheel.

–Rogue

WILD PIGS GO NATIONAL-BYTBEAR–There are clubs for just about every type of motorcycle rider these days. Doctors, Lawyers and Indian Chiefs, so it doesn’t surprise me that there is even a motorcycle club for Police Officers, who like to ride hard and party hardy, after a long day of dealing with the bad guys. No, not the Blue Knights but the Wild Pigs MC. Until now, the club was mainly for law enforcement personnel in the NY and Massachusetts area. Last weekend the clubs banded together to welcome a new chapter from Delaware and present them with their club colors. Way out in the country in Renseleer County, NY, The New York and Mass. Chapters of the Wild Pigs MC gathered together to welcome their new brothers to the fold.

A raucous affair indeed complete with riding events, bands, dunk tanks, a home made whiskey slide and scantily clad Swinettes was the order of the day to welcome their new brothers.

” We’re just regular guys with high stress jobs who like to blow off a little steam from time to time” Said “Lomoman”, the NY Chapters president. ” We’re no different from other bikers who like to have some fun”

They put away the badges and guns for the day and proved that they’re just like the rest of us. Well, maybe they can have a little more fun without the local constabulary stopping by to check up on them.

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WHITEHORSE PRESS RELEASES FREE SUMMER CATALOG– North Conway NH, March 2003 – Whitehorse Press has just published their new summer2003 catalog containing 80 pages of great stuff for motorcycle enthusiasts. The most popularbooks, videos, riding accessories, and tools are all found here.

This edition features three important new riding skills books for the serious rider: Nicklenatsch’s SPORT RIDING TECHNIQUES, Lee Parks’ TOTAL CONTROL, and DavidHough’s MORE PROFICIENT MOTORCYCLING, all to be published this Spring. Inaddition, Charlie Masi has revised and expanded his popular shop guide, HOW TO SET UPYOUR MOTORCYCLE WORKSHOP, which has additional profiles of real world workshops and a comprehensive and up-to-date resource directory of equipment and tools. Another new book for do-it-yourselfers is Kurt Lammon’s HOW TO REPAIR PLASTIC BODYWORK, which teaches you how to do professional body work easily and at a fraction of the cost of replacment parts.

If it’s time for some new luggage, check out Whitehorse Press’ ever-expanding collection of touring bags. The designs are simple, traditional, and versatile-a nice fit and complement to any bike, often at very affordable prices. Campers will love the new Eureka tents and the ever- popular Go-Kot, an amazingly comfortable cot that packs into a 5 x 28-inch carrying bag. Also back by popular demand is a selection of high-quality classic motorcycle T-shirts, denim shirts, and baseball caps featuring such great marques as Triumph, BSA, Indian, Norton, Ducati, and others. And for the gadgeteers, there’s everything from crampbusters to the greenlight traffic trigger, a helmet sunblocker, turn signal reminders, and a tail light modulator.

To receive a free copy of the Whitehorse Press Motorcycling Catalog containing more than1,500 motorcycling books, videos, maps, T-shirts, tools, and accessories, contact WhitehorsePress, P.O. Box 60, North Conway, NH 03860-0060, telephone 603-356-6633, fax 603-356-6590; e-mail Orders@WhitehorsePress.com, or visit their web site atwww.WhitehorsePress.com.

BANDIT’S CANTINA DISCOVERY DEPARTMENT–If you haven’t joint the Cantina to support Bikernet Content this is a tease. There’s a special section in the Cantina devoted to find material, motorcycles, parts and techs you won’t find anywhere in the world by in Bandit’s Cantina. This bike contains a part like never before seen. You’ll find all about it in the Cantina.

–Snake

BIKERNET MARKETING CLASS– Understanding different marketing techniquesA University lecturer had a little difficulty in getting his messageacross to a group of female students regarding marketing. Several of thestudents asked for an explanation of Marketing. Perhaps the followinganalogies will help clear up the meanings of terms he announced.

1.You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, “I’mfantastic in bed.” – That’s Direct Marketing.

2.You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. Oneof your friends goes up to him and pointing at you says, “She’sfantasticin bed.” – That’s advertising.

3. You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get histelephone number. The next day you call and say, “Hi, I’m fantastic inbed.” -That’s Telemarketing.

4. You’re at a party and see a handsome guy. You get up and straightenyour dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say, “May I?”Then you reach up to straighten his tie, while brushing your breast lightly againsthis arm, and then say, “By the way, I’m fantastic in bed.” -That’sPublic Relations.

5. You’re at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you andsays,”I hear you’re fantastic in bed.” – That’s Brand Recognition.

6. You’re at a party and see a handsome guy. You talk him into goinghome with your friend. – That’s a Sales Rep.

7. Your friend can’t satisfy him so she calls you. – That’s TechnicalSupport.

DO WE NOW ALL UNDERSTAND “MARKETING” BETTER??

–from Rogue

NOMINATIONS FOR MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME–I would like to Nominate Donald ?Pappy? Pitsley of Connecticut to The Freedom Fighters Hall Of Fame.

It was through Pappy?s and Connecticut Motorcycle Rights efforts that the Mandatory Helmet Law was Repealed in Connecticut.

I have the Original Gas Tank for Pappy?s Bike and will donate it to the museum.

I would also like to Nominate Lou Kimsey from California because of his Starting National Abate and bringing together of the various different states into one major organization. He also gave us the use of his Easyriders publication so that we could share and get information to interested parties, he was active in getting people together so they could combine their talents to help others in our efforts.

If I can be of any assistance please feel free to contact me. I have been involved in Motorcycle Civil Rights since the late 60?s and have a lot of articles and information. http://www.bikerrogue.com/Meet_Pappy.htm

–from Rogue

BIKERNET MARRIAGE ADVICE– On their way to get married, a young couple are involved in a fatal car accident. The couple find themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they begin to wonder: Could they possibly get married in Heaven?

When St. Peter shows up, they asked him. St. Peter says, “I don’t know. This is the first time anyone has asked. Let me go find out,” and he leaves. The couple sat and waited for an answer . . . for a couple of months. While they waited, they discussed that IF they were allowed to get married in Heaven, SHOULD they get married, what with the eternal aspect of it all.

“What if it doesn’t work?” they wondered, “Are we stuck together FOREVER?”

After yet another month, St. Peter finally returns, looking somewhat bedraggled. “Yes,” he informs the couple, “you CAN get married in Heaven.”

“Great!” said the couple, “But we were just wondering, what if things don’t work out? Could we also get a divorce in Heaven?”

St. Peter, red-faced with anger, slams his clipboard onto the ground.

“What’s wrong?” asked the frightened couple.

“OH, COME ON!!” St. Peter shouts, “It took me three months to find a priest up here! Do you have ANY idea how long it’ll take me to find a lawyer?

–from Redhorse?

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