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FOUR TYPES OF SEX–HOUSE SEX – When you are newly married and have sex all over the house inevery room.

BEDROOM SEX – After you have been married for a while, you only have sex inthe bedroom.

HALL SEX – After you’ve been married for many, many years you just pass eachother in the hall and say “FUCK YOU”

COURTROOM SEX – When your wife and her lawyer fuck you in the divorce courtin front of many people for every penny you’ve got.

–Rogue

HARLEY ANNIVERSARY GROWS– Harley Davidson’s One Hundred year anniversary has taken on alife of its own. California Speedway will host the third leg of a worldwide travelingcelebration uniting motorcycles, music, history and more, starting in September. This isthe Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary Open Road Tour, a series of gigantic weekendfestivals created to celebrate a true American icon. When you find it in your area besure and attend. Tickets for U.S. and Canadian Open Road Tour stops are on sale now. You can even buy tickets online and see their schedule. Go to www.harley-davidson.com,or to www.ticketmaster.com, or at Ticketmaster.

SOMETHING ABOUT A ROOSTER–A rooster is walking along one day when he comes to a riverbank with a big bag of cat food beside it. Uninterested in the bag, helooks over to the other side and sees a huge bag of chicken feed which instantly makes his mouth water. Beside the bag of feed is a small cat that is hungrily eyeing the cat food on his side.

The two look at each other and wonder what to do. The rooster says, “I know, if we run & jump high enough we should be able to make it to the other side.”

The cat responds “OK, let’s give it a try”

The rooster heads back about 15 feet, makes a run for it and jumps as high as he can. He flaps his wings like crazy and just makes it to the bag and starts devouring the chicken feed.

The cat, now more motivated than ever, heads back about 20 feet and makes a run for it. He jumps, and SPLASH! He lands right in the middle of the river.

The Moral of the Story: For every satisfied cock, there’s a wet pussy!

ANTI-CIGARETTE ADS BULLSHIT–They bug the shit outta me, not because I love to smoke, but because of their attacks on freedom. If a man wants to smoke, ride fast or drink, let him be. Did you see the news recently that the fourth deadliest disease in this country is hospital induced infections killing over 100,000 annually. More recently another statistic was revealed: 75,000 die annually because, during a hospital stay, they were given the wrong medicine, diagnosed improperly or over medicated. Beware of Hospitals. Here’s an example:

REAL EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS–> PRICKLY PAIR—–OUCH! In Michigan, a man came into the ER with lacerations to hispenis. He complained that his wife had “…a rat in her privates…” and it bit him during sex. After an examination of his wife, it was revealed that she had a surgical needle left inside her after a recent hysterectomy.

MOTORCYCLE CAMPING MADE EASY, by Bob Woofter, 127 pages, b/w illustrations,item code W-WFT, $19.95.

For many of us heading out onto the open road, the benefits of being able topitch a tent are innumerable, and the experiences almost always memorable,whether enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded rally-goers, or basking inthe remote solitude of a perfect site well off the beaten path. Not onlythat, camping can considerably stretch your travel budget. Whitehorse Pressis pleased to announce publication of the first guidebook for camping on twowheels, MOTORCYCLE CAMPING MADE EASY, written by veteran rider and life-longcamper Bob Woofter. Here is everything you need to know to get startedright, plus valuable tips and resources for experienced campers as well!

The book is loaded with practical advice to help riders enjoy the wholeexperience, covering issues such as assessing your current bike for spaceand load-carrying capacity, finding motorcycle-friendly campgrounds andrallies, planning and packing properly for your trip, dealing with”critters” at camp, preparing meals on wheels, mastering traditional campskills like building a campfire, and caring for your equipment after youreturn home. An extensive resource directory lists dozens of equipmentsuppliers to orient you in the overwhelming sea of information availabletoday on gear, luggage, clothing, and even trailers.

Also, check out other camping gear and accessories available throughWhitehorse Press including the popular Go-Kot and our 100% Waterproof TravelBags at http://www.whitehorsepress.com/email.asp?cn=50245&en=en0207&id=home.

A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE?What’s Black and White and No Longer Red All Over?Presstime, 07-08/02,A study of newspaper Internet operations worldwide finds that about a thirdare making money.

–from John Siebenthaler

Yipee!

WHAT AN ASS–A city boy, Kenny, moved to the country and bought a donkey from an oldfarmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. Thenext day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry son, but I have some bad news.The donkey died.”

Kenny replied, “Well then, just give me my money back.”

The farmer said, “Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.”

Kenny said, “OK then, at least give me the donkey.”

The farmer asked, “What are you going to do with him?”

Kenny replied, “I’m going to raffle him off.”

Farmer exclaimed, “You can’t raffle off a dead donkey!”

Kenny replied, “Sure I can. Watch me. I just won’t tell anybody he is dead.”

A month later the farmer met up with Kenny and asked, “What happened withthat dead donkey?”?

Kenny said, “I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at $2 a piece and made aprofit of $898.”

Farmer asked, “Didn’t anyone complain?”

Kenny replied, “Just the guy who won. So I gave him his money back.”

Kenny grew up and eventually became the chairman of Enron Corp

–from LA frogman

BROS CLUB REPORT–Wanted to let you know what’s happening here at BROSCLUB…Most of us enjoy the open road, but it’s the shits when you’re scoot takes acrap outside your own familiar territory. That’s why a BROSCLUB RoadsideAssistance membership is so valuable. The push is on for Sturgis and we’reenrolling new members and renewing old ones, by the droves.

With more than40,000 flatbeds, our coverage extends across the entire Country and Canadatoo. If you’re not a member of HOG, or if you ride a custom or any otherbrand, play it safe and pack a BROSCLUB membership in your saddlebag thisyear. Instant activation is available, enroll online at www.brosclub.org orcall toll free 24 hrs a day at 800-547-2767 (press option 2).

–DJ Coates, National Director
info@brosclub.org

BIKERNET STAFF RUMOR– I just discovered (from a private source),That theDigital Gangster is opening some high rise apartmentsnear the Seattle area.These high Class Condo’s Will beavailable to Bikers Only.There will be no security foryour scoots,so you will have to drive them into theliving room. All the plumbing has a new type areatedfeature , so please do not stand under the condo. AgentScoot signing out,somewhere in the boonies of Pennsylvania.

–freakinbiker

BIKERNET/HORSE SMOKE-OUT A SUCCESS–Somewhere in the Carolinas south of Charlotte, Edge, a military man and his wife launched the third Smoke-out at some fairgrounds. I was riding a 113-inch Ultra and following Mike Pullin the man behind the Run For Breath out of Charlotte. I didn’t have the slightest notion of where the hell I was. The weather was an oppressive 100 degrees and 100 percent humidity. I don’t know how that’s possible with a draught looming over the region.

As you can see the party was packed with activity and competitions including bike shows and actually watching a custom Sportster being built on the grounds. Our Crazyhorse painted the sheetmetal in the dusty barn and did one helluva job. As the sun set the Discovery Channel followed the crazyness in the camp grounds, Billy Lane and Roger Borget as the night exploded. Next year will be killer.

Edge developed the commenorative silver coin above to be handed out by members of the Horse Staff. Here’s the deal. I received one coin from Edge for helping promote the event and I was given another coin to pass on to someone who deserves recognition. I will pass my second coin onto our master illustrator Jon Towle for calling me constantly with complaints about a Sportster that was donated to his sorry ass.

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TRIBUTE TO MOTHER SUPERIOR–The wise old Mother Superior was dying. The nuns gathered around her bedtrying to make her comfortable. They gave her some warm milk to drink,butshe refused it. Then one nun took the glass back to the kitchen.

Remembering a bottle of whiskey received as a gift the previousChristmas,she opened and poured a generous amount into the warm milk.

Back at Mother Superior’s bed, she held the glass to her lips.Mother drank a little, then a little more. Before they knew it, she haddrunkthe whole glass down to the last drop.

“Mother,” the nuns asked with earnest, “Please give us some wisdombefore youdie.

She raised herself up in bed with a pious look on her face and said,”Don’tsell that cow.”

REVTECH COMPLAINT–Remember, you asked! I have a scoot made by other than Harley that usesRevtec motors and trannies. This is the second of these that I have owned.The first one, a 2000 ’88 CI Revtec lasted about 3000 miles before having tohave an extensive rebuild. Of course, this happened in the middle of ridingseason last year (no Sturgis for Doc).

So I trusted that it was a flukeand upgraded to a 100 incher. This one lasted 3600 miles before it smokedthe end of June(again in the middle of riding season). I asked for a quickreplacement from CCI. What I got was run around ” If we were to replace allof the engines that needed it, we’d be out of bussiness” from customerservice. They finally evaluated the broke motor, and lo and behold…..itwas a broke motor.

They cite this thing as the next best thing to free pussy(ain’t happenin’, trust me) and don’t stand behind shit. They sent a newengine and the wrench had it almost ready to start and CCI calls….. thenew motor is being recalled. Seems their Korean mechanics left the wrist pinkeepers off. I wonder how you say wrist pin keepers in Korean?

So here I am, high and dry right before Sturgis-time and ascoot that’s been down for over a month. The reason I paid high bucks is soI wouldn’t have to put up with this shit. I reitereate: Don’t buy CCI Koreanshit, or take your chances!

–Riding the bus, Doc

This is one readers opinion. We’ve worked with two RevTech engines without major problems. We are currently building a bike with another. We’ll see and let you know if we have problems. –Bandit

BIKERNET BEST COMPANY NAME AWARD–

THIS IS SO TRUE!!!!!!!–Joe Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 A.M. While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG). He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA).After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA) he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY) and continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB.

At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day, Joe decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL) poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA), and then wondered why he can’t find a good paying job in…..AMERICA…..

–from Rachael

LEATHER SHOP/BIKE MUSEUM– Businessman Frank Westfall has a passion for old motorcycles that,even if he didn’t talk non-stop about them, would be evident to any visitor in his SalinaStreet leather shop. At least a dozen historical two-wheelers are parked throughout hisMiddleEarth Leather Works, a longtime leather shop that now doubles as the MotorcycleMuseum of Syracuse.

This guy is a bonafide collector and we are told this place is a “must see” on your NewYork State tour list. He has expanded now to vintage races each year at the fairgrounds. If you’re in the area do yourself a favor and stop by at the leather shop.

–Gunny

NEW PAINT TECHNIQUE–Yes, it’s house paint, done with a roller! I was disgusted with smoothe paint jobs after buffing a metalflake job for a?picky customer ?for a friggin month…you should have seen the owner of the lowrider when he stopped by and found Sarah, Broadus and me with brushes and rollers in the booth covered in black paint! Pin-up to come this weekend, I hope!

–Flynch

ANOTHER BURN ON MEN– One day, three men were hiking and unexpectedly came upon a large raging, violent river. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so.

The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.”

Poof! God gave him big arms and strong legs, and he was able to swim across the river in about two hours, after almost drowning a couple of times.

Seeing this, the second man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength. And the tools to cross this river.”

Poof!

God gave him a rowboat and he was able to row across the river in about an hour, after almost capsizing the boat a couple of times.

The third man had seen how this worked out for the other two, so he also prayed to God saying, “Please God, give me the strength and the tools — and the intelligence — to cross this river.

And – poof!

God turned him into a woman. She looked at the map, hiked upstream a couple of hundred yards, then walked across the bridge.

BIKERNET REPORTER CAPTURED ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON SITE–To see this picture and morE go to Harleys official sitehttp://www.harley-davidson.com When page loads hit United States and then 100th Anniversary – Were YouThere? HELL YEA I WAS!!!!!!!!!!

–Rogue

THE QUANTUM SAGA CONTINUES–Ever since American Quantum Motorcycle Company closed it’s doors and filed for bankruptcy the employees have been trying to collect monies that were owed them for wages. They still have not been paid.

The case is in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Orlando Florida and though assets have been sold and a lot of money generated none of it has made its way to the employees. There are serious questions why this has not happened and where has the money gone that has been collected so far.

On March 21 2002 Barbary Cooney, John Herlihy, Dennis Rowan and Carroll Dean West all past Quantum employees being owed money appeared in court to object to a compromise submitted by the trustee in the case Mr. George E. Mills JR. and his attorney Mr. Peter Hill. Present was Andres Salazar also a past employee.

The motion wanted to reduce the amount owed by some creditors and the employees objected. The Trustee and his Attorney in Court assured them that the reduction would not hinder the payment to employees but in fact generate the needed revenue to Pay In Full the monies Owed By law to the employees. That the money would be collected and that employees would be paid in 90 – 120 days.

The employees present removed their objection with the understanding they would be paid within the 120 days. A discussion followed out side the court and those present were informed the amounts they were to receive.

Mr. Mills, Mr.Hill and the presiding Judge were recently sent letters reminding them that the 120 days was coming up and there had been no word on when the monies were to be paid.

In a letter I received from Mr. Mills in regards to this he States: A review of all the claims filed to date with their priority status shows that there is not enough money on hand in the case to pay all wage claims 100%. Here is how claims get paid by law.

Chapter 7 Administrative claims (trustee, trustee?s attorney,and costs incurred during the Chapter 7)

Chapter 11 Administrative claims (wages, rent & taxes incurred during the Chapter 11 period)Wages and payroll taxes incurred pre-petition or prior to the Chapter 11 filing.

We have funds on hand to make a partial distribution of approximately 50% of the payroll claims filed. This will cost more money in the form of administrative fees,however,this is an option we are looking at.

Peter Hill (my attorney) is filing a demand for return of funds from some of the investors who we believe are guilty of usury under the state statue.

If we are successful in this pursuit we will have enough funds to pay allowed wage claims 100% My goal is to be able to pay 100% of the payroll tax and wage claims. To date I have fallen short of that goal. I am still optimistic.Signed George E. Mills Jr.

Sounds like B.S. to me. When in court on the 21st they read the amounts to be collected and assured employees and the court it would be more than enough to cover this. If the amount was not enough it was not suppose to be reduced.

It appears that the trustee and his attorney are making quite a bit of money on this though. It would be interesting to know Exactly How Much They Have Received So Far.There is also the issue of the Large Amount of Money that was acquired through the Sale to Aquino and the distribution of that money. It sure did not come to employees and according to the trustee that would have been a priority as opposed to another party.

Some thing does not smell right with this whole thing and I welcome any help that I can get to get to the bottom of it and collect Wages Owed to Past Employees.

I will keep you informed as best I can should I hear any thing. If you have any information or ideas please let me know.

–ROGUE

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–THE RUN TO THE BADLANDS BEGINS

Yeah, so what, I’m not going. For the first time in 15 years I didn’t build a motorcycle and road test it on the way to Sturgis. Someone pointed out to me the other day that it’s the second time, since I center-punched a deer 300 miles from the South Dakota boarder last year. Alright, I suppose they are technically correct, but I was still on my way.

You’ll discover reading this new installment that Bikernet has developed an extensive, risk-taking team of reporters all over the world. Let’s get to it:

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SHOVELHEAD BLUES–Thanks to the powers that be… welder , die grinder, sledge hammer &dumping the Exile seat, I got the damn thing (oil bag) to fit…… pretty fuckingtight though. I’m trying to squeeze in my oil bag over the bitchin electric start BDL belt drive and new clutch–what a fine unit. Check out the pics. At this rate I may have it running bythe weekend….

AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Grumble, nothin’ is going right… actually it is funny…. Think I found the problem I …Seems the wife has made a shovel voodoo doll & has been poking pins init… think that could be it?

–Richard

BIKERNET DISCOVERs AL QAEDA NETWORK HOME–The deepest Al Qaeda acts of terrorism go on daily 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Snake our under-the-bar reporter dashed into the headquarters the other day, turned on the rickety black and white television and flipped to channel 14. He stood there in the midst of grinding dust while sweat ran down his dusty brow. “That’s it!” he shouted pointing at Wolf Blitzer on CNN. “They are all Al Queda!”

I dropped the die grinder and Nuttboy turned off the rattling cut-off saw while a reporter began to smile and report that the stock market was still falling. He frowned as he reported that generally the country’s production had increased, but smiled again to report that stocks were again on the slide. Wolf came back on the tube with a constant negative harangue of the US handling of the Afghan war. The more we watched the more these people found one way or another to say that the American people were mishandling every aspect of their lives. We stood dumfounded while they never once attacked the actual terrorist or complimented Harley-Davidson for their continued growth or any other company or employees who devote his or her lives to increased technology, profits or products. We’ll report more on this finding later.

BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–They all have escaped to the mainland and we have proof. They’re having a barbecue in Sturgis and if I was going, I’d be there. Show up in my sted will ya, and tell Jose I’m sorry I couldn’t make it.–Bandit

“OLDIE BUT A GOODIE”– A train hits a bus load of school girls and they all perish. They are all in heaven trying to enter the pearly gates past St.Peter. St. Peter asks the first girl, “Karen, have you ever had any contact with a penis?”

She giggles and shyly replies, “Well I once touched the head of one with the tip of my finger.

St. Peter says, “OK, dip the tip of your finger in The Holy Water and pass through the gate.”

St. Peter asks the next girl the same question, “Karina have you ever had any contact with a penis?”

The girl is a little reluctant but replies “Well once I fondled and stroked one.”

St. Peter says “OK, dip your whole hand in The Holy Water and pass through the gate.”

All of a sudden there is a lot of commotion in the line of girls, one girl is pushing her way to the front of the line. When she reaches the front of the line St. Peter says “Susan! What seems to be the rush?”

The girl replies “If I’m going to have to gargle that Holy Water, I want to do it before Jackie sticks her arse in it!!”

EARLY STURGIS REPORT–“The two don?t look right together (Kenny Price from Samson bought a rare 1920 stakebed Samson truck and found a 1920 Harley-Davidson to display in the bed at his Sturgis western building). One is old and original (rusty piece ofshit) and the other is clean.

“Sturgis is starting to come alive. There are alot of bikes out on the roads and more coming in every day. By tomorrow theywill be arriving in droves.

“Weather is supposed to be as perfect ascan be with little or no rain at all in the near future. It was supposed toget up to 100 today but I don?t think it got that hot. Cooler tomorrow inthe 80’s.

“This town looks different every year. Major changes have takenplace as far as development and improvements. Anyway, gotta get to the bar.The crew called and they have a long line of shots of jack waitin for me.

–Kenny

ROB’S BIKE FEATURE–If we’re lucky Rob’s bike will be featured with building shots on Bikernet later today. Rob recently wrote in with a question about having his bike featured in a magazine: “Here’s a dumb question, but I send visuals to offset the stupidity. I plan on submitting the bike I built, to the various mags, hoping to find someone interested in doing a feature.I figure the bike can stand on it’s own merits, but since it is a ground-up-home-built, and considering it is my very first bike of any kind, it might make a better story.

As an added bonus, I already have a gorgeous model who has committed her services, if I do make it in the magazine. (See attached visuals)

My stupid questions are: Do the mags care if I have a model to supply? What is the customary payment made by the mags for a models services?

I’d hate to get shot down because her fees are more than the payment offered by the publication.

This is were you tell me to get my head outta my ass, I can’t afford her…….

Rob Steffens

I answered his questions in detail, but the bottom line is she’d get a rusty moped on the cover of any rag.–Bandit

DEAL OF THE WEEK–From August 5th through August 31, WILD FIRE HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS having a great sale on ALL consumables.

20% off ALL: TIRES OILS & PRIMARY FLUIDS CLEANING PRODUCTS

COME ON IN AND SAVE BIG OR JUST STOCK UP FOR THE NEXT TIME YOU NEED THESE ITEMS THAT JUST WILL NEVER GO TO WASTE.

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KAWASAKI ANNOUNCES OFF-ROAD MODELS–Kawasaki has anounced its 2003 off-road motorcycle and all terrainvehicle (ATV) line-up. They will be in showrooms soon. They say the alliance betweenthem and Suzuki will make both companies better able to compete in the off road market.

CHINESE SCOOTS RACE THE GREAT WALL– The Chinese are always movin’ and groovin’ when it comes to scoots.Reuters news tells me that they’re building a motorcycle race track right in the shadowof the Great Wall. Starting in 2004, they’re gonna use it for their own Chinese GrandPrix. One day before this old Gunny jumps in the dirt, I’m gonna get me back to Chinaand see this for myself.

–Gunny

Canadian girl who didn’t quite get Puss’s Commandments.

10 BIKER COMMANDMENTS FOR WOMEN– by Puss-In-Boots. Puss is a regular contributor to Bandit’s Cantina.

1.??? Thou shalt be ready at a moments notice to ride wherever and on whatever bike the OM wants to ride.

2.??? Thou shalt ALWAYS be freshly shaved, tanned, make-up perfect, and have that teeny top, G-string and chaps ready at all times.

3.??? Thou shalt be ready to fetch beer, food, clothes and any other items the OM may need.

4.??? Thou shalt be ready for sex at all times, day or night and as many times as he wants.

5.??? Thou shalt put aside thine own pleasures, his pleasure and his friend?s pleasures are #1.

6.??? Thou shalt always remember the GOLDEN RULE: 100% satisfaction guaranteed, if not there are 100 other bitches waiting to rub pussy with your OM.

7.??? Thou shalt NEVER complain how rough it is riding fender, or thou shalt walk home.

8.??? Thou shalt always show your breasts or naked body whenever requested by your OM or his brothers, for it is an insult to your OM to refuse.

9.??? Thou shalt always remember you know NOTHING.

10.?????????????????????? Thou shalt always drink in moderation, and never, never get so drunk you dance naked on the bar tables asking his buddies for chocolate flavored condoms.

After careful consideration Puss and Boots has been elected the Bikernet employee of the year by a unanimous vote.–

TEAMSTERS POKER RUN AND FREE DONUTS–71.8 Mile Poker Run to Help Defeat MS. August 4th 2002 (Sunday)
Sponsored by The Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association,
P.O. BOX 478
SUGAR GROVE ILLINOIS, 60554
INFO: 630-833-5718
FAX: 630-466-7623
www. Teamsterhorsemen . org
Start: Line up at 9:00am at (Wild Fire Harley Davidson)
30 West North Ave
Villa Park, Illinois
First Bike Out: 10:30am
Last Bike Out: 11:00am

FREE DOUGHNUTS Provided by Wild Fire Harley Davidson

Free Lunch Provide by Karla?s River Road Pub.

Run: 71.8 Mile Poker Run to Karla?s River Road Pub in Oregon Illinois, This Run Will Start on North Avenue and STAY on North Avenue all the way to Oregon, it will have 3 Bar Stops in between for cards.

Mail DONATIONS to: Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association P.O Box 478 Sugar Grove Illinois, 60554

BIKERNET SURFBOARD OF THE WEEK–Bill Dodge of West Coast Choppers??new Longboard … something a little different …Do they have barracuda in SoCal??????

–from Chris T.

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LEGALIZE PROSTITUTION, HELLS ANGELS IN COLORADO, GOVERNMENT WANTS TO TELL US HOW TO DRESS AND BUELL WINS

Thought you guys needed a break.–Bandit

WILL THE GOVERNMENT TELL US WHAT TO WEAR?–

Washington, DC – (MCNW) In response to concerns expressed by the AMA and others, federal traffic safety officials have pledged that they will not regulate motorcycle apparel under provisions of a new law.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 10 issued a final rule requiring motor vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers to report customer satisfaction data and certain other information to federal officials. The reporting requirement is to help the NHTSA identify defects related to motor vehicle safety. The rule implements requirements of the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act that was approved in 2000 following problems related to Firestone tires on Ford Explorers.

The AMA told the NHTSA that including motorcycle rider apparel in the reporting requirements appeared to go beyond what Congress intended in approving the TREAD Act, and that such a requirement appeared impractical and unworkable.

The AMA also feared that the reporting requirement would create a database that could be the first step toward mandatory rider apparel certification and use.

In releasing the final rule, the federal agency specifically ruled out such a possibility, stating, “We have not, and we do not, intend to prescribe standards or requirements for motorcycle apparel other than protective headgear. The proposed rule would not, and the final rule does not, control motorcycle clothing.”

Edward Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations, said that the NHTSA statement indicates the agency intends to follow the congressional intent of the law and focus on tire issues rather than get involved in motorcycle apparel.

Besides the AMA, federal lawmakers were among those who told the NHTSA to stay out of the business of regulating motorcycle apparel.

“Requiring manufacturers and parts suppliers to report defects in such critically important safety equipment as tires and brakes is one thing,” Otter added. “It’s an entirely different matter if we’re talking about the government trying to tell motorcyclists how to dress. Nobody is more concerned or knowledgeable about the safety needs of motorcyclists than the people who ride. It’s good to see that – at least in this case – the feds recognized it was none of their business.”

BROTZ SCORES FIRST BUELL LIGHTNING SERIES WIN AT MOSPORTBemisderfer Takes Over Series Points Lead from Barnes. Clint Brotz rode a Hal?s Performance Advantage Buell Lightning S1 to his first victory in the fourth stop on the Formula USA Buell Lightning Series, presented by Buell Pro Series Accessories, here today at Mosport International Raceway.

Brotz, of Sheboygan, Wis., took the lead on the second lap when early front-runners Michael Barnes of Kosco Harley-Davidson/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research and Richie Morris of Hal?s Performance Advantage made contact and went down. After reattaching his derailed chain, Morris was able to remount, and finished the race in 12th place. Barnes? Buell Lightning X1 was too badly damaged to continue.

?I was right behind them when it happened,? said Brotz. ?I just missed (Barnes) when he went down. After that I was able to find a quick line and stay up front. I want to thank the Hal?s team for a great bike to ride.?

Brotz finished the 8-lap race with a 5.35-second advantage over Hoban Brothers/H-D of Appleton?s Jeffery Johnson of Minneapolis. Bryan Bemisderfer took third place aboard the Harley-Davidson of Frederick Buell Lightning S1, and moved ahead of Barnes into first place in a very tight series points race.

After four of eight scheduled events in the Buell Lightning Series, Bemisderfer has 64 points to 62 for Barnes and 59 for Brotz.

The Formula USA Buell Lightning Series, presented by Buell Pro Series Accessories, is a horsepower and weight-restricted Buell-only spec class. The fifth round of the Formula USA National Road Race Series will take place at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis., Aug. 1-4.

SOUTH DAKOTA DROPS ALCOHOL LIMIT–Watch it in South Dakota this year. The legal drinking limit has been reduced to .O8. In addition, due to recent club conflicts police prescense will be at an all time high.

Finally, no matter what stay out of hospitals. Hospital infections and the 4th largest killer in the U.S. Over 100,000 people died last year from hospital infections. You’re better off licking your wounds and staying in a tent.

GUNNISON PREPARES FOR HELLS ANGELS–When hundreds of Hells Angels thunder into Gunnison this week, some of the bikers’ leather vests will have “Colorado” patches sewn under the club’s familiar death’s-head logo for the first time. Those red-and-white embroidered patches – or “rockers,” as the riders call them – mean that once the Hells Angels’ USA Run ends in Gunnison next weekend and the bikers roar on to the annual motorcycle rally at Sturgis, S.D., Colorado will not be finished with the group. In fact, this is just the beginning.

In a California ceremony last weekend, the notorious motorcycle club initiated the club’s first full-fledged – or “patched” – members from Colorado. Chris Schaeffer, a Colorado State Patrol detective who investigates motorcycle gangs, said more than a dozen members of the Brothers Fast, a Denver-based motorcycle club, were inducted into the Hells Angels after being tapped as prospective members a year ago. They now represent the first Colorado chapter of the Hells Angels.

That “rocker” on the lower backs of their vests declares that status. Schaeffer said that now that Colorado has an official chapter, more Hells Angels will come. And more will be recruited. The Hells Angels are already associating with another Colorado club, the Grand Junction-based Red Devils. “I think Colorado will eventually be one of the largest chapters in the country, maybe even in the world,” Schaeffer said. Colorado will also have the potentially volatile distinction of being home to four of the six major motorcycle clubs in the country: the Sons of Silence, the Bandidos and the Mongols all have Colorado chapters.

–from Outsiders 1%ers’ news

DARWIN AWARDS RELEASED– A young Canadian man, searching for a way of getting drunk cheaply,because he had no money with which to buy alcohol, mixed gasoline with milk.Not surprisingly, this concoction made him ill, and he vomited into thefireplace in his house. This resulting explosion and fire burned his housedown, killing both him and his sister.

–from Rogue

DEAL OF THE WEEK–After talking with several industry guys and riders over the last couple of weeks about new bikes, I discovered the consensus on new models is: That the FLH Standard is the best buy for the bucks. Take it or leave it.

GUILTY OF A CRIME WITH ON VICTIM–I recently saw a crime committed in a courtroom. It was committed inthe Vista court, where tens of thousands of dollars and hundreds ofhours were spent trying a young black girl for soliciting $40 for asex act. Mind you, she did not perform the act, and the detective whonabbed her never paid the $40, but for two days Superior Court wastrying her case.

A 35-person panel was brought to the courtroom the first day and 280hours of people’s time were wasted to empanel a jury that day. Almosthalf of the panel expressed the opinion that this woman was involvedin a victimless crime, but the deputy district attorney plowed onwith the remark, “It looks like I have an uphill battle.”Perhaps not. By the time many of us had been dismissed for saying wethought no crime had been committed, there were 12 sheep left.

Meanwhile, a state facing a $24 billion budget deficit continued thekabuki dance. Several detectives’ time had been wasted catching thisgirl and getting her acceptance of the solicitation on tape. Thejudge was paid handsomely for several days, along with astate-appointed defense attorney, a prosecutor, a bailiff, a courtassistant, two detectives and the judge’s staff.

Every night in this county, thousands of men take thousands of girlsto nice restaurants and then the couple retire to a night of sexualpleasure without any fear of facing trial. Apparently, a steak dinneris permissible, but paying $40 is a crime.

–Allen Polk HemphillCommentary

–from Rogue

PEREWITZ BILLET 41–Dave Perewitz’ new billet 41mm forks reflect his reputation for aggressive contemporary styling and uncompromised quality. Featuring Perewitz’ billet aluminum triple trees with integrated blind neck post, custom machined billet lower legs and a mirror show chrome finish, these forks are the perfect compliment to any show or go machine. Additionally the sleek new legs are fit with Perewitz’ hidden axle assembly and unique adjustable fender mounts. Dave?s super sanitary forks are designed for use with OEM internal components assuring trouble free performance and longevity.

For details call 508-586-2511 or catch the complete Perewitz lineup on the Web at www.perewitz.com

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–LA BIKE SHOW ROCKED

It may have rocked the coast of California, but I had three luscious women in my house the entire weekend and never got laid. What’s up with that? Alright, the show was a dazzler on the water and you’ll see a couple of reports on it in the next weeks or so. The bikes were beyond custom. I was completely knocked off my horny feet. Let’s get to the news so I can have a jack, lock this place down and tie Sin to the bed:

UP 25% AGAIN! A HUGE SELLOUT SUCCESS FOR AMERICA’S PREMIER STREETBIKE SHOW– Long Beach California, July 21st & 22nd, 2002: The 2002 edition of the Hot Bike presents the White Brothers Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Performance Machine, Bikernet.com, FastDates.com, The ReCycler/Cycle Buys newspapers and Corona Extra Beer saw the continued growth of America?s premier outdoor custom and high performance streetbike event. Produced by Jim Gianatsis of the renown motorsports advertising design and photography agency Gianatsis Design which also produces the popular FastDates.com website and motorcycle pinup calendars, this year?s event at the beautiful Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach Harbor continued to see a 25% annual growth for the Show in both Spectator and Exhibitor attendance over each previous year. This year?s hugely successful 2-day Show drew some 4,930 paid attendees on Saturday, 7,300 attendees on Sunday, plus 400 in 2-day ticket sales and 1,200 industry members from across North America, bringing the weekend?s total attendance to 13,830 hard core streetbike fans.

The LA Calendar Bike Show offered fans 2-days of non stop entertainment that included the exciting White Brothers West Coast Horsepower Dyno Shootout, Sunday?s Bike Show Contest for Customs, Sportbikes and Vintage Bikes, 2 great live bands including LA?s sexiest rock band Powder and the hot salsa / rock band Soto. Included in the low $15 admission price for the Show was free general admission to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner, normally a separate $17 admission charge to visitors. Plus on Saturday night, Bike Show attendees were treated to a free party in the Queen Mary?s Observation Room Bar hosted by Keith Ball’s BikerNet.com with lovely Bike Show announcer Brenda Fox. It was a full weekend of great entertainment drawing spectators from across North America.

The 2003 edition LA Calendar Motorcycle Show is scheduled for the weekend of July 19-20th, 2003, with complete details and pictures of both this year’s and next year’s LA Calendar Bike Show on the website at www.FastDates.com.

I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it–by TBear

Some famous American founding fucker said that. Due to the fact that I’m sober at 8:30 AM I forget exactly who is was. It will come to me later after a few cocktails.

This was one of the principals I was raised on, one of the reasons I volunteered for the South East Asia War Games as well.My point here is, as far as I, personally, am concerned you can say what ever da fuck you want here. It’s your right, no it’s your civic duty to freely speak your mind. I don’t care if you feel strongly enough to burn a flag to make your point. BUT, I reserve MY RIGHT to tell you you’re an asshole if I disagree and kick your ass if I happen to see you burning said flag.

That’s MY RIGHT as an American.

–TBear

What the hell did I say this time?–Bandit

I DON’T UNDERSTAND IT– Why would a suicide bomber cop a plea for a life sentence in lieu of the death penalty, if his original intent was to die??????????????

I just don’t understand it.

Watch for a Hollister Report coming from Wino Joe and shots from Apex Photography

DOCTOR WINO JOE WARNING–It might happen to any of US. I ain’t talkin’ stop your party. I don’t want’a do that. I just know how it whips on ya. So, get on top of IT, before that shit drags ya DOWN. They cut your feet OFF. Or, your DICK doesn’t WORK! Then you’ll need that “V” ta get your ROD ta work. I don’t mind puttin’ my shit on tha street, if it would HELP. I wish I was hip ta this 20 years ago; it might’a made a difference? I’m 60 & I got IT. I ain’t on meds YET. And I can slow that down by eatin’ my greens & exercise. But ’cause I didn’t know back then tha effect of DIABETES; I didn’t get a doctor ta CHECK it out. For me it’s another laser-beam aimed at my heart, or balls, or feet. But it ain’t too late for y’all. If you’ve been in tha LIFE. Get a CHECKUP!

–Ride On! Wino Joe,USA

BARTELS’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON EXPANSION GETS MIXED REVIEWS FROM CITY–BY CINDY FRAZIER.A proposal by Bartels’ Harley-Davidson in Venice to reconfigure and double the size of its motorcycle sales, rental and repair facility at 4141 Lincoln Blvd. is in doubt following a meeting Wednesday, July 10th, of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission.The commission granted Bartels’ permission to remain at the site and to expand ? despite the 1987 Oxford Triangle Specific Plan that prohibits automobile or motorcycle repair businesses at the Bartels’ site.The commission approved the expansion project ? which would include a Harley-Davidson paraphernalia store ? but denied a request from Bartels’ to provide up to 80 automobile parking spaces and 73 motorcycle parking spaces instead of the code-required 155 automobile parking spaces.

Bartels’ is the third-largest Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer in the U.S., Bartels’ representative Michael Tharp said.

“They [Bartels’] are under pressure from Harley-Davidson to expand because they could do even more business there,” Tharp said.

BIKERNET NEWS BREAK–A blonde had just gotten a new sports car and was out for adrive when sheaccidently cut off a truck driver.

He motioned for herto pull over. When she did, he got out of his truckand pulled a piece ofchalk from his pocket.

He drew a circle on the side of the road andgruffly commanded the blonde”stand in that circle and DON’T MOVE!”

Hethen went to her car and cut up her leather seats.

When he turned aroundshe had a slight grin on her face, so he said “Ohyou think that’sfunny? Watch this!” He gets a baseball bat out of his truckandbreaks every window in her car.

When he turns around and looks at her shehas smile on her face. He isgetting really mad. He gets his knife back outand slices all her tires.

Now she’slaughing.

The truck driver is really starting to lose it. He goesback to his truckand gets a can of gas, pours it on her car and sets it onfire.

He turns around and she is laughing so hard she is about to falldown.

“What’s so funny?” the truck driver asked the blonde.

Shereplied, “Every time you weren’t looking, I stepped outside thecircle!”

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BIKER BILLY LOOKIN’ FOR RECIPES, NEW ARTIST ON BIKERNET

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SKY MARSHALS DISARMED OF NAIL CLIPPERS–The pilot who was the source of Chris Ruddy’s “Pilot’s Tale of March 29” was asked by Ruddy if he has noted any significant increase in sky marshals, who are eventually to be on every U.S. flight.

The pilot said he knows of only two flights since 9-11 that have included sky marshals. He said in both cases the plane had more than one marshal.

On one flight, a marshal told him an incredible story. The marshal said he cleared the X-ray area with some trouble.

Screeners had no problem with his firearm because he had proper credentials to carry as a sky marshal. But when screeners discovered his nail clipper in his carry-on baggage they made a stink.

Because “nail clippers” are an item prohibited on planes, the screeners insisted they had to be confiscated. The sky marshal had to part with his nail clippers as he went merrily to the gate carrying a loaded gun.

Didn’t Dickens once remark that the law can be an “ass”?

–from Rogue

BIKERNET EVENTS–The shot above is from Rigid Frame Richard’s coverage of a Dallas, Texas rally. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll post more on the LA Calendar Show, the Run For Breath, Hollister, a rally from Tennessee and a couple of runs from Earl in Oklahoma. Boy, you can sure tell it’s ridin’ season around here. Ride Safe, goddamnit!–Bandit

BLONDE JOKE– A blind man enters a Women’s Bar by mistake. He finds his way to a barstool and orders a drink. After sitting there for a while, he yells to the bartender, “Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?”

The bar immediately falls absolutely quiet. In a very deep, husky voice,the woman next to him says, “Before you tell that joke, sir, you should know five things:

1 – The bartender is a blonde girl.
2 – The bouncer is a blonde gal.
3 – I’m a 6 foot tall, 200 pound blonde woman with a black belt in karate.
4 – The woman sitting next to me is blonde and is a professional weightlifter.
5 – The lady to your right is a blonde and is a professional wrestler.

Now think about it seriously, Mister. Do you still wanna tell that joke?

The blind man thinks for a second, shakes his head, and declares, “Nah…. Not if I’m gonna have to explain it five times.”

–from Ray Russel

BIKER MOVIE CLIPS–Here are a few minutes of various motorcycle shenanigans you may enjoy.http://www.neonsins.com/home/moto1-320.wmv

–from Gene Koch

NCOM WEST COAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE SLATED– I’m very proud to announce here in the Sack that Portland will again behost to the NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists) West Coast Regional Conference! It’s currently slated for the second Saturday in November of this year. The Conferenceattracts bikers and reps from biker organizations from all over the West, and Alaska andHawaii, too. This is the first time it’s been in here in Portland in ten years! We’relookin’ forward to it, too. More details here in the Sack as we get ’em in.

–GUNNY

ACTOR/BIKER DOWNED, BUT BACK–Three cheers for Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, an actor and a biker whowent down hard, but didn’t stay down long. Chill was paralyzed from the waist down in awreck last November, but Variety magazine says Chill already has a new steady gig as aparalyzed guy on the NBC-TV series “Ed.”

Now THERE’S one biker who won’t have a claimfor lost wages from this wreck, and bully for him.

–GUNNYSubject: Why Floridians Never Answer the Door

–from Bob T.

BIKER BILLY HUNGRY AGAIN– The purpose of this email is to remind you that Biker Billy, that famous, or somewhat famous motorcycle cook is just about finished with his third cook book “Hog Wild on a Harley” and he would really like a few more recipes from Dixie Rider readers! To make it interesting, I’ll pay you 10 grand* if he publishes your recipe. I figure if you can take the time out to send a recipe then the least I can do is send you a candy bar. If you don’t like 10 grand, how about a Snickers?*you didn’t really think I mean actual money?

Anyway, what you need to do is visit www.bikerbilly.com and follow the clicks to where you submit the recipe and voila’ stick a fork in ya, you’re done! Your candy bar is in the mail.?

Be sure to note that you’re a Dixie Rider reader (or mention Bikernet). Sylvia sent Billy her version of Lace Cornbread…a true southern delicacy..but you can send whatever you like, it doesn’t have to be spicy, southern or even edible…although I don’t know why someone would cook?a batch of shoe laces or something like that…..

NEW ARTIST FEATURED ON BIKERNET–Chopper Heaven is the newest release from motorcycle artist Chris Kallas.This painting has been reproduced on a premium 80 lb. acid-free cover stock. The lithograph prints measure 18″x27″ (image size,10 1/2″x 20 1/4″). They are available as a signed limited edition of 300 for $39.95 or unsigned for $19.95 (plus $4.95 for shipping). For more information call Chris at (310) 316-2790.

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DEVIL DOLLS INDICTED

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And The Cantina Winner Is?
Derek Dougherty
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Wanted: A night alone with Sin (naked of course) or A Bikernet Hoodie size XXL.

That?s right folks, Derek just won a Bikernet Sweatshirt and you could be next. Join the Cantina and not only will you help support Bikernet, you can also enter to win in the “Cantina Giveaway”. It’s the only contest in the world where you chose the prize. Hurry up, what are you waitin? for!?!?

HOORAY FOR DENNIS MILLER–Dennis said recently on his show, regarding the judges who declared the Pledgeof Allegiance unconstitutional:”So, Your Honor, the Pledge is unconstitutional because it says ‘UnderGod’. Guess that means when you were sworn in with your hand on a Bible,and at the end of your oath repeated, ‘So Help Me God’ that makes your jobunconstitutional!

Therefore you have no job, which means your rulingdoesn’t mean squat”

–from Angel Rider

WINO JOE HOLLISTER REPORT OF SORTS–Bobby,RHWiz. This might be somethin’we want’a consider? Yes, all yaMFers on RHGang, I’m back; bit’a arthrist in knuckles/knees, but it wasworth it; almost felt retired. Back’n forth’tween Monterey & Hollister.Swapped-sip with’a helfer in Johnny’s(great kisser)! Danced with my 2ndEX,”The Queen Cobra”, at ol’school gang party:) Now back in thalovin’arms of “Spinner Jo”; 4’9”; 90lb Dago gangster of love; withgreat tits. Feel like’a NEW 60 yr’ol man.

–Ride On! Wino Joe,USA

ERIC HERRMANN LATEST STURGIS PATRIOTIC PAINTING– I’ve been working on a painting just completed, since Sept. 11th. It’s about planes, bikes, vets, and freedom. Been working closely with the Airforce and Air National Guard and if things go right they’ll be doing a low level fly by with several F-16’s at Sturgis as I unveil the painting.

If the fly-by materializes I’ll be sending out invitations to USA today, CNN… currently getting all that contact info from a local news anchor who rides.

–Eric
erherrm@attglobal.net

NEVER SAY TO A COP, FROM BIKERNET RULE BOOK– I can’t reach my license unless you hold my beer. (OK inTexas).

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CONCERT REPORT–Thanks for the Exceptional Fun, Exciting and Hazardous day. The box seatfor the WAR concert was fun and enjoyable. Riding with you was Exciting.

You remind me of my old Road Captain Bob Bitchin. However, you rode too hardconsidering my rigid frame and extended front end. Splitting lanes was abit Hazardous.

I’m trying to figure out how many miles of lane splitting Ifollowed you through. From PCH Ventura to the Malibu coastal 1 hwy to SantaMonica, and then on to the 10 frwy to the 405 frwy, you charged like a pitbull in heat. But! As your loyal private, I dutiful follow my fearlesscharging Road General.

Sorry about the little fender bender back in Malibu.Next time don’t stop too fast and I won’t bite you in the butt. I was readyto do the old hit and run tactic, but you had to be the nice guy that youare and pulled over to exchange information. We did a little bit ofeverything minus the girls. Next time we’ll take it a little easier andovernight with the girls.

The Beach Charity Run event may be temporary,but the bonding friendship is lasting. Thanks for keeping an eye on me.

Live to Ride – Ride to Live. Bike Forever – Forever Bike.

–Aloha, Dick Bondano

WAYNE HARVEY’S LEGAL DEFENSE FUND–Much respects to all…..some of you may not know Wayne Harvey of Waynes World II but he has really been harrassed by the powers to be in Canada. All because he had an 81 support site on his web site. A search warrant was served at Wayne’s house and his computer was confiscated…reckon they thought they were going to find something…which they didn’t.

He was arrested three days later after another search warrant was served on him for having an old rifle which was on his wall as a memorial to his dad who passed away about a year ago. The memorial had pictures, medals his dad had won (Wayne’s dad was a war veteran) and other military service memorabilia. The rifle didn’t have a bolt or firing pin in it…just the shell of the rifle, and he was arrested for that. And things keep getting worse…..he was recently arrested for driving under suspension (he wasn’t under suspension, Wayne dad’s license was suspended a while back and they apparently confused that for Wayne)…they also charged Wayne with a handle bar violation which they just eyeballed. A legal defense fund has been set up for Wayne…..here’s the link **WaynesLegalDefense(25) This link is posted on my web site..Lone Bikers Web Site @Lone Bikers “Biker Babes” Site …another link is posted at the “Top 50 Motorcycle Sites….here’s the link for that… http://www.americansteel.net/wayne/wayne.html

Wayne is a stand up kinda guy who has done much for Charities, Missing Children and numerous events in Canada….This is only one example of how Bikers are being treated in Canada. I know you might say “this don’t effect me..and it’s not me” but sooner or later it could be you.

Please if you can try and send Wayne’s Legal Fund something. Don’t matter how small or how big. All money collected goes into a special account “Wayne Harvey Legal Defense Fund” and will be used for that purpose and that purpose only. Receipts will also be sent to everyone who helps Wayne out.

Much Respects
Lone Biker
www.LoneBiker.org

CONGRATULATIONS, STURGIS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES–Don Hotop is going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. Along with Arlen Ness, Donnie Smith, Dave Perewitz & Jim Betlach, there will be 5Hamsters in the Hall of Fame. It would be wonderful to have a massive turnout of the Hamsters at the breakfast, to honor them. Fred Fox, the owner of Drag Specialties is also being inducted.

Tickets can be bought on line at www.sturgismotorcyclemuseum.org for $15.00each, or for those who don’t have time, call the museum @ 605-347-2001 witha c/c.

–Thanks,Bob Illingworth

THE AMAZING CLAUDE–It was opening night at the Orpheum and the AmazingClaude was topping the bill.People came from miles around to see the famed hypnotistdo his stuff.

As Claude took to the stage, he announced,”Unlike most stage hypnotists who invite two or three people up onto thestage to be put into a trance, I intend to hypnotize each and everymemberof the audience.”The excitement was almost electric as Claude withdrew abeautiful antique pocket watch from his coat.

I want you each to keep your eye on this antique watch.It’s a very special watch. Its been in my family for sixgenerations.

He began to swing the watch gently back and forth whilequietly chanting, “Watch the watch, watch the watch,watch the watch…. “The crowd became mesmerized as the watch swayed back andforth, light gleaming off its polished surface.

Hundreds of pairs of eyes followed the swaying watch,until suddenlyitslipped from the hypnotist’s fingers and fell to the floor, breakinginto ahundred pieces.

“Shit” said the hypnotist.

It took three weeks to clean up the theater.

–from Dan

DEVIL DOLLS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INDICTED FOR RADICAL WOMEN TERRORISM–They will be hosting their 2nd Annual Girl Power Run on July 27th, 2002. Our Run is not about excluding or bashing men, we just can’t let them in on all our secret rituals, and they just can’t know about all those male strip clubs that of course we would NEVER EVER go into! We totally want them at our end destination, the PARKSIDE, and we have all kinds of scandalous things planned for the boldest of them. Besides, this is where the coolest biker babes are going to end up.

Last years Run was amazing and ever since then, cool females have been signing up for our Mailing list and it was quite clear that we were not going to get off the hook for a second Girl Power Run in 2002. You ladies were very persistent, so heck, we are doing it again. And I must admit that when I was riding sweep on last years Run, the sight of almost 200 women on their motorcycles, stretching out so far in front of me, got me right between the handlebars. I still get goosebumps.

The Devil Dolls MC would like to invite all cool biker women to join us on Saturday, July 27th at Dudley-Perkins Harley-Davidson, 123 S. Van Ness in San Francisco. There will be coffee and donuts. All bikes are welcome. Sign-in is from 9-11am. Tickets are $20 and this includes great food at the final stop. Our route will be a scenic one and we will be hitting some of San Francisco’s best spots and views. Our final destination will be at this groovy venue called the PARKSIDE, located on 1600 17th Street@Wisconsin in Portrero Hill (still San Francisco). The party will be from 2-7pm, with plenty of motorcycle parking. We invite everyone to join us here, hot biker dudes, rockabilly kids, punk rockers, our Stormy Leather Bondage Beauties, and a ton of our cool friends who don’t ride but wanna party with us and support us. The cover charge at the PARKSIDE for those joining us there will be $5. There will also be killer food there and thirst quenching cocktails.

We will have Girl Power Run shirts available for $20. We are printing up 200 only so if you want one, be one of the first 200 to sign in. If you need any more info, please check us out at www.devildolls.com or call the Devil Doll HOTLINE@ (415)546-3700. We will see you there!!

PS Did I mention that the Discovery Channel will be filming not only this event (and here we try so frickin’ hard to stay out of trouble..dang!!), but I have been asked to take part in what should be quite the adventure of a lifetime. Six girls have been asked to meet up in a certain location 1200 miles away, and then ride the most amazing and scenic route with the final destination being our Girl Power Run in Frisco. Three girls from the East Coast and three girls from the West Coast (okay fine, 5 tan girls and one goth) make up this daredevil team so I must hit the road like, now. I have been told that we will have a mechanic that looks like Brad Pitt driving the chase vehicle. I’ll let you know what the production/camera crew looks like. Should be some interesting footage…ummm. Anyway, I have my pal Jesse James to thank for this opportunity. So you might wanna show up at our Final Venue ‘cuz ya never know who is going to be there.

Be cool.
GOTHGIRL
DDMC

ESCAPE ROUTE–A few years ago I attempted to breakout from the shackles of the city. I hooked up with a psycho who was terrified that I would dump her in a shallow grave in the desert, so plans were scrambled. This shot came from Bob T. who lives in the sand and cactus outside LA, and rode with me 30 years ago. Each time the city conjestion licks at his neighborhood he runs deeper into the desert and reminds me of my desire to be one of Pat Kennedy’s neighbors in Tombstone, Arizona. Watch for a story to be launched soon in HORSE about Pat’s bikes and his compound in the desert.

So this week it’s the LA Calendar Show and next week the HORSE Smoke Out and the Run For Breath in Charlotte, plus the pressure is on for the Amazing Shrunken FXR, and a couple of magazine deadlines. Another Shrunken bike report will be launched tonight, plus coverage of the Orange County Assholes Mooning of the Amtrack last weekend. There’s more coming from Earl and Ozark Ed, techs from BDL and one from Le Pera seats is hanging out there somewhere. That’s all I’ll admit to publically. So keep in touch between the garage, the open road and romance. I need a Jack on the rocks. –Bandit

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Joker Apparel In The Bikernet Gulch!—You read it right. Now you can get Joker clothes right here from Bikernet. T-shirts, Party shirt and Tank Tops for men. And for the ladies, some sexy shit. Check it out here at http://www.bikernet.com/catalog/onlinecatalog.asp?Category=Joker+Machine+Apparel&Placeholder=0

Be the first in your neighborhood to sport the bad-ass Joker Machine logo.

CICCOTTO RIDES FIREBOLT TO BUELL PRO THUNDER VICTORY–Mike Ciccotto rode a Hal?s Performance Advantage Buell Firebolt XB9R to its first AMA National victory in the Buell Pro Thunder Series event at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway here today. Ciccotto, of Sebastian, Fla., overcame a bad start and hunted down series points leader Kirk McCarthy, erasing a 7.6-second deficit to pass for the lead on lap 13 of the 17-lap race. Ciccotto went on to win by 0.712 seconds. ??

?That Buell Firebolt was just awesome today,? said Ciccotto after the race. ?After I passed Kirk, I saw him coming right back at me and I had to put my head down. When I saw the white flag, I knew I had to have a good last lap. I had some pretty good slides. It was a fun race.?

BIKERNET STOCK INVESTMENT–If you had bought $1000.00 worth of EASYRIDERS stock one year ago, it would nowbe worth $0.

With Enron, you would have $16.50 of the original $1,000.00.

With WorldCom, you would have less than $5.00 left.

If you had bought $1,000.00 worth of Budweiser (the beer, not the stock)one year ago, drank all the beer, then turned in the cans for 10 centdeposit, you would have $214.00.

Based on the above, my current investment advice is to drink heavily and recycle.

–from Kevin

ROGUE REPORT– There is alot going on the internet about the thing I sent you yesterdayabout Wayne Harveys site in Canada and the cops going after him because hesupported 81.

— ROGUE

BIKERNET RESTAURANT REPORT–A man and a beautiful woman were havingdinner in a fine restaurant. Their waitress,taking another order at a table a few pacesaway suddenly noticed that the man wasslowing sliding down his chair and under thetable, but the woman acted unconcerned.The waitress watched as the man slid all theway down his chair and out of sight underthe table.

Still, the woman dining across from himappeared calm and unruffled, apparentlyunaware that her dining companion haddisappeared.

After the waitress finished taking the order,she came over to the table and said to thewoman, “Pardon me, ma’am, but I think yourhusband just slid under the table.”

The woman calmly looked up at her andreplied firmly, “No he didn’t. My husband justwalked in the door.”

–Catts

JACK DANIELS SPONSORS BIKERNET–If you get the opportunity to swing by the Bikernet Booth at the LA Calendar show you’ll discover that Bandit’s whiskey will be represented. For every purchase of an Orwell book, Bikernet T-shirt, Sweatshirt or Bad Pig shades you’ll also receive a gift package of Jack Daniels trinkets.

If that’s not good enough, come to the party on the Queen Mary, 9:00 to whenever, where we will be raffling off Bikernet, Von Dutch, Crime Inc., HA leather and Jack Daniels gifts to the party goers. I’ll be there drinking Jack on the rocks and chasin’ her.

Oh, you don’t need an invitation, a note from your mom, a ticket to the show, nada. It’s free, come aboard the ship.–

HESSIANS MEMORIAL SITE– We recently place a link to the following site, , which is a memorial to members of the Hessians Motorcycle Club. It’s just one way the members pay tribute to downed brothers.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON NEW 100TH ANNIVERSARY MODELS ARE UP ON BIKERNET– http://www.bikernet.com/2003HD/2003HDModels.asp.CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF GREAT MOTORCYCLES:HARLEY-DAVIDSON 100TH ANNIVERSARY MOTORCYCLES ANNOUNCED

MILWAUKEE (July 13, 2002) – The 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary motorcycles celebrate a century of time-tested motorcycle innovation by an American original. The 100th Anniversary model motorcycles capture the balance between form and function, blending timeless beauty with the right technical innovations Harley-Davidson customers want. No other model-year in the history of Harley-Davidson has been more anticipated. To try to meet demand, Harley-Davidson will extend production of 2003 motorcycles by two months, resulting in a 14-month production schedule that will end in September 2003.

Continuing the tradition that has made Harley-Davidson motorcycles the most coveted heavy weight cruisers in the world, the 2003 models feature ground-breaking styling and engineering, unparalleled attention to detail and elements that have never been seen before in the motorcycle market or in Harley-Davidson history.

“We wanted to deliver something really special to our customers in 2003,” said Willie G. Davidson, vice president, styling. “To achieve this, Harley-Davidson is offering customers 100th Anniversary identification on all 2003 models. With their stunning colors and unique styling elements, the 100th Anniversary models illustrate why Harley-Davidson motorcycles are permanent fixtures on highways everywhere.”

One hundred years is an incredible milestone and accordingly, each motorcycle produced for the 2003 model year will reflect this accomplishment. Three variations of 100th Anniversary identification will be available for most XL and Big Twin models, and two choices will be available for the VRSC family. However, every 2003 model will feature a 100th Anniversary medallion on the engine crankcase and a 100th Anniversary model nameplate.

The most notable of 100th Anniversary identification is included on models featuring the Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black paint combination. With the addition of Sterling Silver paint, this stunning color combination marks a new achievement in motorcycle paint technology. The deep, rich luster of Harley-Davidson’s Vivid Black complements the liquid-metal appearance of the new Sterling Silver paint. Separating the colors is a highly detailed striping application with “Harley-Davidson” lettering artfully integrated into the design.

All models sporting two-tone paint also feature a vast array of 100th Anniversary styling elements including: a 100th Anniversary tank emblem, with a gold Bar & Shield cloisonne insert; an Anniversary logo embossed seat; a 100th Anniversary medallion on the engine crankcase; a 100th Anniversary model nameplate; and 100th detailing on the derby, air cleaner and timing covers. An additional finishing touch, Anniversary Gold Cast wheels are available on select two-tone models. Refer to the 100th Anniversary identification chart for full details on the styling elements for all 2003 models.

A second variation of 100th Anniversary identification is available on select models sporting Vivid Black or new Gunmetal Pearl paint. All Anniversary models in these colors will feature a 100th Anniversary tank emblem with a chrome Bar & Shield cloisonne insert; a 100th Anniversary medallion on the engine crankcase; and 100th Anniversary striping and 100th Anniversary model nameplate. Refer to the 100th Anniversary identification chart for full details.

Last year’s multiple award-winning VRSCA V-Rod returns in its original anodized aluminum or, factory-painted for the first time, a new Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black paint combination. Both Anniversary models still house the smooth rumblings of the 60-degree, liquid-cooled Revolution engine wrapped in a perimeter hydroformed frame. And both varieties feature 100th Anniversary identification including a tank cloisonne in either chrome or gold, depending upon the paint scheme, and engine case medallion. Refer to the accompanying identification chart for full details.

Select 100th Anniversary models will also be available in the carry over colors Luxury Blue, Luxury Rich Red or White Pearl. These models feature 100th Anniversary tank graphics, a 100th Anniversary model nameplate and a medallion on the engine crankcase.

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FOUR CORNERS RALLY IN DURANGO–CANCELED

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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–If you have been following the latest reports you might know we are leavingfor The Horse SMSO and Sturgis. Last week we decided to build a bike forthese rides, (photos are posted in last week news) since we finished the WCCbike on time, we attacked this ’65 pan that I bought a few years ago, threedays(and nights) later we had the Pan completed. Too bad we blew a fronthead gasket by some misterious failure (still trying to figure it out) sothe bike was a no go.

After a day of rest we decided to try our luck andput it back together, remember the trailer is on the way as you read thisreport, so time was very, very, limited. After twelve more hours we managedto put it back together, roll it into the trailer and get the whole thinggoing, once again. We did the paint in one day, black with flex clear andmade a few changes along the way (actually, lots of them). I guess this is asmall victory for us, since it’s a challenge and we beat the odds. Sure Idon’t do all the stuff by myself and am lucky to have good friends that arewilling to help out and rock on the overnighters, that’s one of the coolestthings of this lifestyle, take a bare frame and put it together with ideasthat can’t even be written down. We have friends and family that are alwayswilling to help out and follow up on my insanity, and then be able to enjoythe final product, no matter how nice or how shitty……

This upcoming Sunday we will participate in the largest all Harley meetingin Puerto Rico, Hatillo. This event has been going on for ages and evenOl’Rip managed to visit and party with us. We are leaving for NC rightafter that but I hope to do next weeks report before taking of.

It’s final, Roger Bourget, Billy Lane and a few other friends (will namethem next week) will ride up to the SMSO sometime next week followed by aDiscovery Channel crew. This will also be featured in worlwide magazinesand I’m sure it’s going to be a lot of fun.will keep reporting as soon as stuff hapens.

Also Bandit will be present at The Horse SMSO signing books and posing forphotos with semi dressed chicks, then we will join Mike Pullin’s Run forBreath ride…..I’m sure you will be able to see the action here.

Speaking of The Horse, we will have one of our bikes featured next month,maybe we will get the cover….who knows ? You can subscribe through Bikernet. Just Click on the Banner or the logo on the homepage.

I’ve heard some gossip that Geno got a job offer from HB, he’s selling hischopper and buying a jet ski colored billet barge, also he’s pumping ironto better mix in California…..Congrats Geno….!!!

Noel from Crazy Rigids payed us a visit at the shop this week, he wasvisiting some family in the island and took the time to check if we werefor real or just bullshitting. It’s great to meet people face toface….check his web site Crzyrigids.com and say hi.

*** Note to Crazy Horse, yes we know the other Jose, and yes we sold themthat nice rigid since we are the exclusive distributors for BBW in theCaribbean….no one else can, no matter how hard they try.Also congrats to Jose Luis aka Pichywiwi on winning the bike show with hisrigid Python chopper !

Time to get outta here, tonight is the first night that I would be able tosleep for more that two hours in the last three weeks, so hell yeah I’mgoing to take advantage of that. We still have a ton of stuff to do beforeleaving, so good night I’m hitting the sack ASAP !!!

–Jose, Caribbean Report

BIKERNET Etiquette LESSON–A man is dining in a fancy restaurant and there is a gorgeous redheadsitting at the next table. He has been checking her out since he sat down,but lacks the nerve to talk with her.

Suddenly she sneezes and her glass eye comes flying out of its sockettowards the man.He reflexively reaches out, grabs it out of the air, and hands it back.”Oh my, I am sooo sorry,” the woman says as she pops her eye back in place.”Let me buy your dinner to make it up to you,” she says.

They enjoy a wonderful dinner together, and afterwards the theatre, followedby drinks. They talk, they laugh, she shares her deepest dreams and heshares his. She listens.

After paying for everything, she asks him if he would like to come to herplace for an intimate nightcap…and stay for breakfast the next morning.The next morning, she cooks a gourmet meal with all the trimmings.

The guy is amazed!! Everything had been incredible!!

“You know,” he said, “you are the perfect woman. Are you this nice to everyguy you meet?”

“No, she replies………”

Hold on for this one.

“You just happened to catch my eye.”

–Ladd

BIKERNET OVERSEAS REPORT– I’m sure you got to check out some of the stuffproducts from H-D. Seems like they are really getting on the ball as far asoffering performance products. Factory built stroker motors, EFI tuner kits,radical cams, hydraulic clutch, even an upgraded magneti marelli throttlebody. I’m sure even bigger changes will come for 101.

I’m involved in a project now with a company from Japan that is goingto build 100 Sportster powered, hardail choppers in Las Vegas for sale inJapan. They already have rented a chop out here. I’m excited to see howthings work out with this.

There are two styles of choppers called the “roadhopper”. They are pretty similar except one has a springer front end and theother has 39 mm forks. They were designed by the head guy from a shop called Zero Engineering in Japan.

Here is a picture of one of the models.

–Hiro

DURANGO/FOUR CORNERS CANCELED– Citing, among other reasons, difficulties in solidifying an acceptable location, the Board of Directors of the Four Corners Iron Horse Motorcycle, Inc. officially announced the 2002 Rally will not be held over Labor Day weekend.

Drought conditions this season and the recent wildfires, as well as the continuing threat of such disasters from smoking and other human activity have caused the Rally Board additional concern.

The event, which has been held in Ignacio at the Sky Ute Events Center on Southern Ute land for the past nine years, has traditionally offered four-days of concerts, vendor booths, and entertainment events bringing in tens of thousands of two-wheeled tourists to southwest Colorado each year.Log on to durango.org and durangomountain.com for information. Their website 4cornersrally.com will keep you up-to-date on the 2003 rally and other developments.

From Custom Chrome – RevTech? 6-Speed ?Overdrive? Transmission for Twin Cam 88? Softail? Models–
* Black wrinkle finish
* Features smoother case design and 2.94:1 ratio first gear
* Requires speedometer recalibration unit (CCI# 58-318) if using an Original Equipment electronic speedometer from 1996 thru 200258-450
Fits all Twin Cam 88? Softail? models from 2000 thru 2002?$1,869.00?

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION EVENT THIS SATURDAY– Don’t miss the Poker Run, Bike Raffle and Party for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)this Saturday July 20th.

The Poker Run will be great. A 100 mile ride in the country and a WILD Wild Fire Party at the Dealership at the end of the ride. Beverages, food, live music and prizes.

Sign-up for the ride starts at 9:00 am at Wild Fire HD, 120 North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181 (630 834 6571). Ride Tickets are $20 per ticket and $25 the day of the run. Last Bike out at Noon.

We will also be holding a raffle supporting the JDRF. Tickets for the raffle are $65 each, or 2 tickets for $100. If you purchase the raffle tickets, the Poker Run entry is free. And the prizes and the odds of winning are fantastic. Look at these Prizes:

First Prize: 2002 Dyna Sport
Second Prize: 2002 Buell Blast
Third Prize: A Piano

No more than 1000 tickets will be sold (likely 750 or less), so your chances of winning one of these three great prizes in the raffle are extremely high.

So, buy a couple of raffle tickets, get a solid chance to win one of three great prizes, enjoy a soothing ride in the country, party with us for free at Wild Fire AND help support an extremely worthwhile cause to help children…the future of our great Country. Please help if you can.

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday the 20th of July!!

==Ozzie
CEO-Dealer Principal

JON TOWLE DOES IT AGAIN–Each and every time you slide onto the site and click on an Amazing Shrunken FXR Tech sponsored by Custom Chrome and Joker Machine, you’ll be faced with this illustration by the master of broken Sportster parts, Jonth Towle, the short. Enjoy.

HAYES DISC BRAKE GIVEAWAY–Thank to our friends at Hayes Disc Brakes; Break it, Fix It, Ride It isgiving away a complete set of Hayes Hydraulic Brakes.

Here is the link to enter;http://www.bfr-it.com/hayes.asp

All contest entrants can download a free Spinning Hayes Disc Brakescreensaver.A winner will be drawn on August 31,2002

–GOOD LUCK..

DANNY GRAY STURGIS ROADHOUSE–THE ROADHOUSE WILL BE OPEN ALL WEEK. ON THE PREVIOUS DAY, WEDNESDAY, HOT BIKE MAGAZINE WILL BE SPONSORING A RIDE FROM STURGIS H-D. THROUGH THE HILLS ENDING AT THE ROADHOUSE ALSO. ALL ARE WELCOME, ( FREE LUNCH IF YOU MAKE IT TO THE HOT BIKE RIDE). RIDE SAFE…

–DANNY GRAY..

TBEAR REPORT– As for making your day, I met with?a NY/Hollywood Shark on Monday. I didn’t know it was possible to get?ones ego stroked, leg humped, intelligence insulted and parking validated all in one meeting. I’m offically what they term “in developement” and Sam “Chopper” Orwell is swimming with the sharks as well.

I left my copy with a particularly attractive 30 something, red headed,?tight assed agent who cooed ” I just love bikers” but declined my invitation for a ride through mid-town traffic on my Panhead. I asked her to be sure to read it while taking her perfumed bubble bath.

–TBear

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–BIKERNET BILLBOARD REVEALED

If only I knew what the hell was going on. John Siebenthaler, the master designer has created another award winning billboard for Bikernet at Sturgis using the crap that we supplied him. This weekend is the LA Calendar show and women and riders and ridin’ women are running at the coast in droves. As of tomorrow afternoon, the headquarters will be party central until Saturday night on the Queen Mary where we will sponsor the Bike Show Party in the Observation Lounge. Stop on by, it’s open to the public, all welcome.

Jack Daniels is sponsoring our party tent at the show both Saturday and Sunday. Okay, so it all sounds peaches and cream, hot summer nights, half dressed ladies and some of the best looking bikes in the world. There’s one glitch in the 60-weight ointment. Due to new construction at the Queen Mary, parking spots will be at a severe preminum except for bikes. If you’re in a cage you might consider parking at the Long Beach Aquarium and taking the 5-minute boat ride or shuttle to the event.

Other than the parking quagmire, the sun will be glistening off the water and sleek bikinis for a dazzling party next to the ship. Let’s get to the news.

ROUND-THE-WORLD MOTORCYCLE RACE BEGINS — The first ever round-the-world motorcycle race has started from London. Covering 25,000 miles through 20 countries, five deserts and four continents, the 24 competitors will be on the road for 95 days. The event will raise more than $160,000 for charities including Sight Savers, The Meningitis Fund and for Alzheimer’s groups.

Mr. Sanders – who holds the Guinness world record for riding around the globe on a motorcycle (31 days and 20 hours) – and who has bicycled around the world twice, says the competitors will have their minds on the grueling task of covering up to 1,000 miles a day. “The riders are going to find it hard. They have had to train a lot over the last 12 months,” he said. “They will be riding an average of 400 to 700 miles and up to 18 hours a day.”

After their send-off in England, the bikes will be shipped to the United States, where the race will officially begin in three weeks.

GRAYBEARD GOES TO DOCTOR–A guy that just turned 50 goes to the doctor to ask him an importantquestion. “Doc, when I was in my 20’s, it took both of my hands to pushdown my hard-on. When I was in my 30’s, it took one hand to push downmy hard-on. When I was in my 40’s, it took three fingers to push downmy hard-on. Now that I’m in my 50’s, it only takes one finger to pushdown on my hard-on! So what I’m basically trying to ask you is…howstrong am I going to get?”

–DanFender

AMAZING SHRUNKEN FXR PROJECT ROCKS–We’ve been hitting it hard to fit and extended Cyril Huze tank on a chopped and shortened Kenny Boyce Pro Street frame to House the RevTech 88-inch engine and 6-speed trans. Just yesterday we were attempting to fit fender struts over a BDL rear pulley to lock down the rear Fatboy fender to the swingarm securely. If we can stay up all night tomorrow and receive a shipment of Joker Machine components, be awake and sharp enough to mount the rear fender, the Cyril front fender, the Cyril created oil bag then slip the engine and trans in place, we may have one sharp looking rolling chassis in the Joker booth. Hang on…

WEIRD NEWS OF THE MONTH– Mayor Quits After Chucking Bottle At Biker. Criminal charges may be brought against former Sodus Point, New York, Mayor Donald Buchwald over allegations that he threw a plastic bottle at a passing motorcyclist, State Police told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle newspaper.

–Bill Bish, A.I.M.

MOTORCYCLE MARINES RIDE ON– OooooRah! In the jungles and rugged terrain of Nicaragua and Panama during the “Banana Wars” and on the scarred landscape of France during World War I, the Marine Corps and Harley-Davidson created a bond forged in combat. That bond was recently renewed when two Marines rounded the corner of Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. this Fourth of July aboard Harley “Fatboys” during the National Independence Day Parade, and the Motorcycle Marines were reborn.

“Starting this summer, hand picked Marine Recruiters will begin appearing at parades and regional events aboard gleaming, fire engine red and chrome Harley-Davidson motorcycles,” said Sergeant Jimmie Perkins in a USMC Recruiting Command story. The motorcycles will join the Marine Corps’ other event-marketing vehicle, a red Humvee.

“Harley-Davidson and the Marine Corps share a special place in the hearts of the American people,” said Major Gen. Jerry D. Humble, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command. “With a shared pride of being known as the best, Harley-Davidson and the United States Marine Corps represent ideals that have made our nation great.”

–Bill Bish, A.I.M.

BELT DRIVES LTD. REAR BELT ADJUSTMENT ADVICE–When installing a rear drive belt, alignment and proper tension is very critical, the installer mustbe sure that the rear wheel is accurately centered so that the belt will track properly on both the rear pulley and transmission pulley.

When installing a new belt on old or new pulleys particularly on an aftermarket motorcycle witha lowering kit or lowered shocks, then particular care must be taken on setting the free play (tension) of the belt. It may be a good idea to have someone sitting on the bike while the freeplayis being adjusted.

If the freeplay is too loose then the belt may have a tendency to jump a tooth on the pulley which may cause the belt to break and or strip teeth off of the belt.

After the initial installation of the belt it is very important that the freeplay be checked at the 50 mile,100 mile and 200 mile point because a new belt under load may seat itself into the pulleys thuscausing the belt to get loose.

Belt failure is mostly attributed to improper alignment, improper tension and failure to monitor the tension of the belt.THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON BELTS.

For more belt info check the BDL department on Bikernet or click above to the BDL website for tech articles and belt drive products.

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