April 22, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
No bullshit. I just received a call from Wino Joe. Seems the Booze Fighters now own the old Hollister police chief’s pad from ’49, and they’re inviting me to stay there over the 4th. I’m honored. I recently interviewed the oldest living Booze Fighter, Jim Hunter, a helluva good dude with quite a story. Watch for it in Hot Rod Bikes. Let’s hit the news.
This month we wrapped up the photography for the upcoming 2002 FastDates.com calendars with a sizzlin’ cover shoot of our favorite calendar models and SBK World Superbike trophy girls Brooke Johnson and Taylor McKegney. Things really got heated up in the studio between these two beautiful girls and I’m sure you’ll appreciate the results in the 2002 Garage Girls Calendar. And of course, the steamier outtakes from our shoot will be featured in Members Corner in the next few months. So stay tuned… http://www.FastDates.com/MBRINVIT.htm
Got the new H-D Twin-Cam stroker wheels and pistons in. Here are a couple of shots for you. “Meanest” woman is holding the pistons. I thought for sure them flames were bouncing up and down for a minute there. The “Best Crank” holder in the shop is holding them rods upright and at attention. We will be putting the stroker kit in a demo bike soon with heads, cams, etc..
Later, Paul–Charlotte, H-D
P.S. I know, I know, the girls were a little shy. What can I say, man?
I’ll take the one with the nice nails. –Bandit
I was listening to the radio the other day and I heard one of the all-time best comeback lines in my life. Note: This is an exact replication of a National Public Radio (NPR) interview between a female broadcaster and U.S. Army Gen. Reinwald, who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout troop visiting his military installation.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: “So, Gen. Reinwald, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?”
GENERAL REINWALD: “We’re going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery and shooting.”
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: “Shooting! That’s a bit irresponsible, isn’t it?”
GENERAL REINWALD: “I don’t see why, they’ll be properly supervised on the rifle range.”
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: “But you’re equipping them to become violent killers.”
GENERAL REINWALD: “Well, you’re equipped to be a prostitute, but you’re not one, are you?”
The radio went silent and the interview ended. And all I could think was, go Army!
–mc flott
The grand master’s gas tank. This is a suicide clutch Panhead chopper built in the early ’70s and still on the road. The owner is the man who originally came to the States with Bruce Lee and trained with him until he died. His dojo is dedicated to the master. He’s now finally looking for a Road King. Write Bandit@bikernet.com if you have a deal on a late model Road King.
The following is an actual question given on a University of Washington engineering mid-term. The answer was so “profound” that the professor shared it with colleagues, which is why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well.
BONUS QUESTION: Is hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?
Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle’s Law, (gas cools off when it expands and heats up when it is compressed) or some variant. One student, however, wrote the following:
First, we need to know how the mass of hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate that souls are moving into hell and the rate they are leaving. I think that we can safely assume that once a soul gets to hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving.
As for how many souls are entering hell, let’s look at the different religions that exist in the world today. Some of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to hell. Since there are more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to hell. With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number of souls in hell to increase exponentially.
Now, we look at the rate of change of the volume in hell because Boyle’s Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in hell to stay the same, the volume of hell has to expand as souls are added.
This gives two possibilities:
1. If hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter hell, then the temperature and pressure in hell will increase until all hell breaks loose.
2. Of course, if hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until hell freezes over.?
So which is it? If we accept the postulate given to me by Ms. Teresa Banyan during my freshman year, “… that it will be a cold day in hell before I sleep with you,” and take into account the fact that I still have not succeeded in having sexual relations with Ms. Banyan, then, #2 cannot be true, and thus I am sure that hell is exothermic and will not freeze.”
The student received the only “A” given.
–Helen Wolfe This just in from HORSE magazine: A test of the lasted Blower technology. Watch for the next issue. For Sale: 1916 Indian V-Twin with sidecar. Nice older restoration with rare left hand-mounted sidecar. Excellent piece for museum or private collector. First year for the Power Plus model. Visit www.batorinternational.com for more details. Tell them Bikernet sent you and get a discount! Got word that someone called about the Hagman gala event and got info from Bikernet. Cool! Thanks! The number they called was (310) 204-3300. That is our work facility in Culver City where we have our Beach Ride meetings. For the Hagman event, can we use/place (323) 298-8218. That is my direct line. Also, you can place (800) 696-3727. Kim Peterson taking pictures at Hagman’s Hall of Fame indoctrination dinner in Beverly Hills should be a blast. Some tickets are still available. A husband and wife had a bitter quarrel on the day of their 40th wedding anniversary. The husband yells, “When you die, I’m getting you a headstone that reads, ‘Here Lies My Wife – As Cold As Ever.'” “Yeah” she replies, “When you die, I’m getting you a headstone that reads, ‘Here Lies My Husband – Stiff At Last.'” Victory Motorcycles Teams With Coca-Cola, Sprint and Kmart to Back Kyle Petty Children’s Charity Ride In-Store Displays Raise Awareness of Ride’s Fundraising Efforts Victory Motorcycles has teamed up with Kmart, Sprint PCS and Coca-Cola to rev up support for the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, the annual cross-country motorcycle ride that has raised more than $2 million for children’s hospitals and charities. Victory and its partners are raising awareness of the seventh annual charity ride with displays featured exclusively in Big K and Super Kmart stores nationwide. The displays include a large cut-out of Kyle Petty with two Victory Motorcycles, as well as Coca-Cola product and information about the charity ride. Kmart shoppers can pick up registration forms and mail them in for a chance to win prizes such as two Victory motorcycles and a trip for four to the annual end-of-the-ride party at Kyle Petty’s farm. Winners who attend the party will get to meet NASCAR celebrities as well as popular musical acts who perform at the party. Displays in several Kmart stores across the country will also feature actual Victory motorcycles – not just cardboard cutouts – created through the cooperative efforts of Victory dealers, Kmart store managers, and Coca-Cola bottlers. Bottlers who help create the best Coca-Cola/Victory/Kmart displays will be eligible to win genuine Victory leather jackets autographed by Kyle Petty. The in-store displays will be seen by approximately 38 million Kmart shoppers per week between March and April. I believe- that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place. –Joli We’re outta here. Laughlin is just around the corner. The Cantina is jumpin’ with new shit and there’s more comin’ just as fast as the crew can put it together. Don’t forget that life is short and this site is all about the fun and romance of being in the wind. Let’s Ride–Bandit
April 15, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
We’ll make this short since the sun is out and it’s time to ride. The Cantina is growing like crazy. There should be a new drama to launch, and the saga of the relic found in King Putt’s tomb will soon be revealed in the Digital’s Treasure Chest. Plus, Deasal’s book is just around the corner.
Cool Mama!! A little old lady had always wanted to join a local biker club. One day she goes up and knocks on the door. A big, hairy, bearded biker with tattoos all over his arms answers. She proclaims, “I want to join your club.”
The guy was amused, but says she needs to meet certain biker requirements in order to join. The biker asks, “Do you have a motorcycle?”
The little old lady replies, “Yep… my bike’s parked over there,” and points to a Harley in the driveway.
The biker asks, “Do you drink?”
The little old lady replies, “Yep… drink like a fish. I’ll drink any man in your club under the table.”
The biker asks, “Do you smoke?” The little old lady replies, “Yep… smoke like a chimney. At least four packs of cigarettes a day and a couple of cigars in the evening, while I’m shooting pool.”
The biker is very impressed and asks, “Last question, have you ever been picked up by the fuzz?”
The little old lady thinks for a minute and says, “Nope … but I’ve been swung around by my nipples a few times.”
Deal of the week: We are selling the Indian Chief. Done up pretty?good?actually. The?Army 45 belongs to a customer who was at the open house. Lots?of bikes. ? That’s it for now.
–Charlotte H-D
Murder Victim. The Sunday Post gets serious: Thank you so much for helping me get the word out about this very preventable murder of the nurse in Florida. In addition to that episode of violence, there was a rape of a nurse and the murder of her patient in North Carolina. These incidents of violence in health care settings are absolutely preventable and I have made it my duty to make a lot more people aware of these incidents. Please go to my Web page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ActivistNurse/ to learn more.
Thanks and God bless,
Sandy Manuel, RN
— Sandy Manuel, sandy_fl@bellsouth.net on 04/14/2001
Confessions and Blues Department: I built the razor bike to forget a girl. I keep thinking this crazy shit I do will give me some sort of insight, man. You know, maybe I’ll “arrive” at some astonishing conclusion. Or some shit. I never do, though. First, I’m scared out of my mind, then two or three days later I’m runnin’ around town on 1,400 razor blades, wavin’ to my friends, pickin’ up groceries.
–Tim Conder
Just found your Web site. Read the article on the 61-inch dual carb Pan. If you’re an idiot, I’m a bigger one. This is a picture of my 103-inch dual 40mm Delorto Pan. She’s my babe. Will send a picture when I get her up. I really like your Web site. There aren’t many cool sites about chops. Will keep checking back.
We’re still waiting on the image. In the meantime, I’m riding the dual-carbed Pan today.
When white man found this land, Indians were running it.
No Taxes…No Debt…Plenty Buffalo…plenty beaver!
Women did most of the work.
Medicine Man free!
Indian men hunted and fished all the time!
White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that.
Here’s a shot of Micah McCloskey of Micah McCloskey’s Custom Motorcycle in Canoga Park, probably the biggest aftermarket shop in the Valley. He has the Blue Flame for sale at his shop. Go check it out, or call (818) 348-8967.
I believe- that you can keep going long after you can’t.
I believe- that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I believe the sun is shining and she just crawled off my body. So since it’s Easter, I’m taking the rest of the day off to eat bad food, drink warm whiskey and ride. Care to join me? Bandit
April 15, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
We’ll make this short since the sun is out and it’s time to ride. The Cantina is growing like crazy. There should be a new drama to launch, and the saga of the relic found in King Putt’s tomb will soon be revealed in the Digital’s Treasure Chest. Plus, Deasal’s book is just around the corner.
Cool Mama!! A little old lady had always wanted to join a local biker club. One day she goes up and knocks on the door. A big, hairy, bearded biker with tattoos all over his arms answers. She proclaims, “I want to join your club.”
The guy was amused, but says she needs to meet certain biker requirements in order to join. The biker asks, “Do you have a motorcycle?”
The little old lady replies, “Yep… my bike’s parked over there,” and points to a Harley in the driveway.
The biker asks, “Do you drink?”
The little old lady replies, “Yep… drink like a fish. I’ll drink any man in your club under the table.”
The biker asks, “Do you smoke?” The little old lady replies, “Yep… smoke like a chimney. At least four packs of cigarettes a day and a couple of cigars in the evening, while I’m shooting pool.”
The biker is very impressed and asks, “Last question, have you ever been picked up by the fuzz?”
The little old lady thinks for a minute and says, “Nope … but I’ve been swung around by my nipples a few times.”
Deal of the week: We are selling the Indian Chief. Done up pretty?good?actually. The?Army 45 belongs to a customer who was at the open house. Lots?of bikes. ? That’s it for now.
–Charlotte H-D
Murder Victim. The Sunday Post gets serious: Thank you so much for helping me get the word out about this very preventable murder of the nurse in Florida. In addition to that episode of violence, there was a rape of a nurse and the murder of her patient in North Carolina. These incidents of violence in health care settings are absolutely preventable and I have made it my duty to make a lot more people aware of these incidents. Please go to my Web page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ActivistNurse/ to learn more.
Thanks and God bless,
Sandy Manuel, RN
— Sandy Manuel, sandy_fl@bellsouth.net on 04/14/2001
Confessions and Blues Department: I built the razor bike to forget a girl. I keep thinking this crazy shit I do will give me some sort of insight, man. You know, maybe I’ll “arrive” at some astonishing conclusion. Or some shit. I never do, though. First, I’m scared out of my mind, then two or three days later I’m runnin’ around town on 1,400 razor blades, wavin’ to my friends, pickin’ up groceries.
–Tim Conder
Just found your Web site. Read the article on the 61-inch dual carb Pan. If you’re an idiot, I’m a bigger one. This is a picture of my 103-inch dual 40mm Delorto Pan. She’s my babe. Will send a picture when I get her up. I really like your Web site. There aren’t many cool sites about chops. Will keep checking back.
We’re still waiting on the image. In the meantime, I’m riding the dual-carbed Pan today.
When white man found this land, Indians were running it.
No Taxes…No Debt…Plenty Buffalo…plenty beaver!
Women did most of the work.
Medicine Man free!
Indian men hunted and fished all the time!
White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that.
Here’s a shot of Micah McCloskey of Micah McCloskey’s Custom Motorcycle in Canoga Park, probably the biggest aftermarket shop in the Valley. He has the Blue Flame for sale at his shop. Go check it out, or call (818) 348-8967.
I believe- that you can keep going long after you can’t.
I believe- that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I believe the sun is shining and she just crawled off my body. So since it’s Easter, I’m taking the rest of the day off to eat bad food, drink warm whiskey and ride. Care to join me? Bandit
April 8, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
Agent Zebra, recently returned from the jungles of Ecuador where he was researching an escaped from the film industry. His escape was successful, but once Ecuadorian officials got to know him he was asked to leave. Being ostracized by the film industry means no invitations to Hollywood parties. Being hated by South America Officials means certain death.
He returned to the coast and is hiding while slaving away on another episode of “Bandit’s Cantina” the biker soap opera. Check it out
Bush to become a motorcyclist to better understand bikers. Saturday March 31, 2001 11:58 PM ET
By Cynthia Wilkenburg
WASHINGTON (Rueters) — In a startling revelation, George W. Bush announced today before a packed gallery of reporters that he was considering bold initiatives to regulate the four million motorcyclists in the US.
Bush stood flanked by Vice-President Dick Cheney, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) President, Robert Rasor and Willie G. Davidson, VP of Styling for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Bush said, “We expect to put in place a plan of action that will benefit all Americans, not just motorcyclists.”
The centerpiece of legislation proposed by Bush would be a monitoring system that would include a special electronic badge to be affixed to all motorcycles, similar to the E-Z pass card in use in the Metropolitan NY and Washington, DC areas. With this new system to be called E-Z Rider, a special Pentagon computer would be linked to the current system of 25 earth orbiting satellites that would continuously scan the earth’s surface in search of E-Z Rider badges.
Davidson’s Plan will be released in the news on Thursday
WHAT WAS PLAN B??? An Illinois man pretending to have a gun kidnapped a motorist and forced him to drive to two different automated teller machines. The kidnapper then proceeded to withdraw money from his own bank accounts.
I was just informed by Cindi (TMRA2)Texas Motorcycle Rights Assoc.. that you never got an “Old Farts” Certificate and after you were kind enough to run it in your weekly news, Damn sorry ’bout that any way here it is now lets go riding and drinking.
–Terry G.
p.s. keep up the good work>
BANDIT,
I GUESS “ANYONE ELSE” DOES NOT APPLY TO THE ROTARY CLUB, 4-H, OR FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA WHO WERE ALLOWED TO WEAR THEIR UNIFORMS, WHICH ACCORDING TO STATE DEFINITION MAKES THEM “GANG” MEMBERS BY THE WAY THE STATUTE IS WRITTEN.
THE “MEMBERS” THE ARTICLE WAS REFERRING TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT WAS ONE PATCH HOLDER, HIS WIFE AND HIS CHILDREN.
–STICH Motorcycle groups, or anyone else, can’t wear club attire to fair By LINDSAY CESSNA Motorcycle group members who go to the Yuma County Fair may be asked to leave if they refuse to remove their club attire while on the fairgrounds. The restriction is part of the fair’s efforts to crack down on any clothing that is or could be viewed as being gang-related. Lindsay Cessna can be reached at lcessna@yumasun.com THE GETAWAY! A man walked into a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Stop, and asked for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up the store clerk and worked the counter himself for three hours until police showed up and grabbed him. Mystery report on Bike Week was slipped under the Cantina door this morning. We’re still trying to decode it. Let’s see if this works. Sneak preview of a new Bikernet Ad that will be running in The HORSE magazine comin’ right up. Their circulation is fighting back to 50,000. That’s working hard to make every issue count in today’s rough newsstand market for magazines. Congratulations, men. Hey everyone! The Tribute Gala honoring Larry Hagman is booking up fast, so please let us know as soon as possible if you’ll be able to join us at the Beverly Hilton on May 5. Semi-formal, dinner, dancing and silent auction – $125/person. Call (800) 696-3727 for more information. Chopper Orwell may have been based on fact–At first I figured your reference to them refrigerator Nazi’s was a bit far reach’n for me to get behind in your book. Not that it detracted any from the story line, though. Just heard on the news, however, California is lean’n toward that already due to power shortages going on. You must be one helluva fuck’n prophet there, dude. Ha!! Truthfully, though, I’ve seen first hand many of the subtitles you’ve mentioned going on around this country regarding the problems us bikers face with our freedoms. Since I?may not have mentioned it before, consider it done now that you’ve done well with the book, and that your ex was right about the whole idea. I’m pass’n along the book to members of our “Valley A.B.A.T.E. Motorcycle Association” (of which I’m the treasurer). You’ll get some interest there, I’m sure. I’ll pass along your web site, too, so other writings of yours can be obtained if desired. I certainly am interested in reading more of your works, too. Ride on…… ride free, brother. F.C. (Zzap!) White That’s it for the Sunday Posttoday, but there’s an ongoing murder investigation. We’ll report on that later. Plus a Sunday Post correspondent was involved in a drug bust last night–she’ll report once her bail is set. At a separate local, Duarte, California, in an undercover report at a party, we discovered that Bill Bish, motorcyclists rights leader with NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists) has left the offices of Richard M. Lester to return to his wife’s family home in Cleveland, Ohio to raise their small child. L.A. was just too much for the man. We wish him well. Let’s go for a ride–Bandit
Alaska, USA
April 8, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
Agent Zebra, recently returned from the jungles of Ecuador where he was researching an escaped from the film industry. His escape was successful, but once Ecuadorian officials got to know him he was asked to leave. Being ostracized by the film industry means no invitations to Hollywood parties. Being hated by South America Officials means certain death.
He returned to the coast and is hiding while slaving away on another episode of “Bandit’s Cantina” the biker soap opera. Check it out
Bush to become a motorcyclist to better understand bikers. Saturday March 31, 2001 11:58 PM ET
By Cynthia Wilkenburg
WASHINGTON (Rueters) — In a startling revelation, George W. Bush announced today before a packed gallery of reporters that he was considering bold initiatives to regulate the four million motorcyclists in the US.
Bush stood flanked by Vice-President Dick Cheney, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) President, Robert Rasor and Willie G. Davidson, VP of Styling for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Bush said, “We expect to put in place a plan of action that will benefit all Americans, not just motorcyclists.”
The centerpiece of legislation proposed by Bush would be a monitoring system that would include a special electronic badge to be affixed to all motorcycles, similar to the E-Z pass card in use in the Metropolitan NY and Washington, DC areas. With this new system to be called E-Z Rider, a special Pentagon computer would be linked to the current system of 25 earth orbiting satellites that would continuously scan the earth’s surface in search of E-Z Rider badges.
Davidson’s Plan will be released in the news on Thursday
WHAT WAS PLAN B??? An Illinois man pretending to have a gun kidnapped a motorist and forced him to drive to two different automated teller machines. The kidnapper then proceeded to withdraw money from his own bank accounts.
I was just informed by Cindi (TMRA2)Texas Motorcycle Rights Assoc.. that you never got an “Old Farts” Certificate and after you were kind enough to run it in your weekly news, Damn sorry ’bout that any way here it is now lets go riding and drinking.
–Terry G.
p.s. keep up the good work>
BANDIT,
I GUESS “ANYONE ELSE” DOES NOT APPLY TO THE ROTARY CLUB, 4-H, OR FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA WHO WERE ALLOWED TO WEAR THEIR UNIFORMS, WHICH ACCORDING TO STATE DEFINITION MAKES THEM “GANG” MEMBERS BY THE WAY THE STATUTE IS WRITTEN.
THE “MEMBERS” THE ARTICLE WAS REFERRING TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT WAS ONE PATCH HOLDER, HIS WIFE AND HIS CHILDREN.
–STICH Motorcycle groups, or anyone else, can’t wear club attire to fair By LINDSAY CESSNA Motorcycle group members who go to the Yuma County Fair may be asked to leave if they refuse to remove their club attire while on the fairgrounds. The restriction is part of the fair’s efforts to crack down on any clothing that is or could be viewed as being gang-related. Lindsay Cessna can be reached at lcessna@yumasun.com THE GETAWAY! A man walked into a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Stop, and asked for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up the store clerk and worked the counter himself for three hours until police showed up and grabbed him. Mystery report on Bike Week was slipped under the Cantina door this morning. We’re still trying to decode it. Let’s see if this works. Sneak preview of a new Bikernet Ad that will be running in The HORSE magazine comin’ right up. Their circulation is fighting back to 50,000. That’s working hard to make every issue count in today’s rough newsstand market for magazines. Congratulations, men. Hey everyone! The Tribute Gala honoring Larry Hagman is booking up fast, so please let us know as soon as possible if you’ll be able to join us at the Beverly Hilton on May 5. Semi-formal, dinner, dancing and silent auction – $125/person. Call (800) 696-3727 for more information. Chopper Orwell may have been based on fact–At first I figured your reference to them refrigerator Nazi’s was a bit far reach’n for me to get behind in your book. Not that it detracted any from the story line, though. Just heard on the news, however, California is lean’n toward that already due to power shortages going on. You must be one helluva fuck’n prophet there, dude. Ha!! Truthfully, though, I’ve seen first hand many of the subtitles you’ve mentioned going on around this country regarding the problems us bikers face with our freedoms. Since I?may not have mentioned it before, consider it done now that you’ve done well with the book, and that your ex was right about the whole idea. I’m pass’n along the book to members of our “Valley A.B.A.T.E. Motorcycle Association” (of which I’m the treasurer). You’ll get some interest there, I’m sure. I’ll pass along your web site, too, so other writings of yours can be obtained if desired. I certainly am interested in reading more of your works, too. Ride on…… ride free, brother. F.C. (Zzap!) White That’s it for the Sunday Posttoday, but there’s an ongoing murder investigation. We’ll report on that later. Plus a Sunday Post correspondent was involved in a drug bust last night–she’ll report once her bail is set. At a separate local, Duarte, California, in an undercover report at a party, we discovered that Bill Bish, motorcyclists rights leader with NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists) has left the offices of Richard M. Lester to return to his wife’s family home in Cleveland, Ohio to raise their small child. L.A. was just too much for the man. We wish him well. Let’s go for a ride–Bandit
Alaska, USA
April 1, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
Warner Brothers Archive Vault Sealed–Studio is closed for the final time. Cost of making movies in Los Angeles killing the business.
Movie Reviews: Sixth Day and Charlie’s Angels suck. Don’t waist your time.
Missing Child. Abandoned by her father.
Bud Ekins, Master restorer, stunt man, supplier of bikes for movies, has been interviewed 10-15 times a year for the last 15 years. It’s all a blither to him by now, but he doesn’t mind.
Bandit may race 1939 Milwaukee Iron built flat track race at Ventura’s Antique Races June 30. The event is produced and directed by Dave Hansen of The Shop in Ventura.
Glen Bator the ex curator for Otis Chandler’s Musuem is on his own and brokering antique bikes. He is also producing an Antique Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet at the Kings Fairgrounds, Hanford, CA, Saturday May 19th. For information on the bikes or show check his website at Batorinternational.com.
The Worst Wine in Motorcycling is The Shop’s Deep Red guaranteed to be at least a DOT 5 Merlot.
If you know where the hell Biff’s is, it’s a happening joint. Saturday night is bike night, Wednesday night is bike night, Friday night is classic car night. Hey, I found it–it’s at 3939 49th Street North in St. Petersburg, FL. Be there, be there, be there!
Our Spy at the TrailBlazers 57th annual Banquet at the Sequoia Club in Buena Park California reported that the Menu consisted of Springfield Salad with Indian Warrior Dressing, Indian Scout Rubber Chicken with Indian Papoose Garnish, followed by Indian Chief Dessert and Ed Kretz Beverages. The bad wine was donated by the Wrecking Crew at The Shop in Ventura.
SIGNS THAT YOU’VE HAD TOO MUCH OF THE 90’s AND 2000: You just tried to enter your password on the microwave.
You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He emails you back from his bedroom,”What’s for dinner?”
Your daughter sells Girl Scout Cookies via her web site.
You chat several times a day with a stranger from South Africa, but you haven’t spoken with your next door neighbor yet this year.
MIKE MCLAUGHLIN in the Cantina.The man is the picture is NASCAR Busch Grand National driver Mike McLaughlin with his prostreet. Besides driving, Mike?is one of the best fabricators out there, doing alot of the race car building himself. He did most of the?design and fabrication on this bike. Jim Bortles of Carolina HD, assisted him. But he didn’t need much help. He drove this painter nuts all by himself, (only kidding Mike.) I had a nice easy paint scheme all drawn out, then he goes and gets creative with his welding. Oh well, the bike came out great and Mike is doing very well this year. He is currently fifth in points. – Crazyhorse
Survivor 3
Rated PG
A major network is planning the show “Survivor 3” this winter. In response, Texas is planning “Survivor, Texas Style.” The contestants will start in Dallas, travel through Waco, Austin, San Antonio, over to Houston, and down to Brownsville. They will proceed up to Del Rio, on to El Paso, then to Midland/Odessa, Lubbock, and Amarillo. From there, they proceed to Abilene, and on to Ft. Worth and back to Dallas.
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with a bumper sticker that reads, “I’m gay, I voted for Al Gore, and I’m here to confiscate your guns.”
The first one to make it back to Dallas wins.
Here’s a nasty connection, if you need to rent an antique motorcycle: The Two Wheel Devil, Paul Greenstien (323) 225-2224.
Reply: Devil Dolls in the Cantina. Damn, now that’s a recipe for disaster. I look forward to it, baby.–Bandit
“Devilish Chaos in the Cantina”!! Gawd, I love it.. Hey, can I write a fictional ( yeah, sure!) story about a Damsel in Distress being rescued by the Devil Dolls??hehe or better yet, a kidnap/fantasy scenario involving the Dolls and the really handsome but oh so brutal rebel boy club?
–Goth rock star
ddmc
Polk, the longest standing curator of auto records in the U.S., says the 2000 Motorcycle National Vehicle Population Profile (MNVPP) is now available. ?It’s a census of every motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) registered in the United States. ?This information, which can be sorted by make, geographic location, model, year and category (off- highway or on-road), gives Motorcycle Rights Organizations the ability to gather and share information for more political clout. ?
Polk’s 2000 Motorcycle file is loaded with facts and stats we can use, such as: there are more than 5.5 million motorcycles registered in the U.S, and California has roughly 12 percent of them. Nearly 30% of all running bikes are located in four states: California, New York, Texas and Illinois. ? Registrations in Louisiana and Texas have increased by more than 60% since 1997, which are the highest volume increases in the country. ?
Official Hacked to Death in Pemba, Tanzania : WOW! ?Hey, be careful if you ride in Tanzania. ?Seems a government official there was out for a putt recently, and got stopped by a roadblock?this time by gangsters, not cops. ? Some thugs hacked the guy to death with machetes! ?The Police think it might be political. ??
You thought riding in the cities was dangerous here.
I believe- that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
Ibelieve that it’s time to go for a ride–Margaritas on me at the Cantina. –Bandit
April 1, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
Warner Brothers Archive Vault Sealed–Studio is closed for the final time. Cost of making movies in Los Angeles killing the business.
Movie Reviews: Sixth Day and Charlie’s Angels suck. Don’t waist your time.
Missing Child. Abandoned by her father.
Bud Ekins, Master restorer, stunt man, supplier of bikes for movies, has been interviewed 10-15 times a year for the last 15 years. It’s all a blither to him by now, but he doesn’t mind.
Bandit may race 1939 Milwaukee Iron built flat track race at Ventura’s Antique Races June 30. The event is produced and directed by Dave Hansen of The Shop in Ventura.
Glen Bator the ex curator for Otis Chandler’s Musuem is on his own and brokering antique bikes. He is also producing an Antique Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet at the Kings Fairgrounds, Hanford, CA, Saturday May 19th. For information on the bikes or show check his website at Batorinternational.com.
The Worst Wine in Motorcycling is The Shop’s Deep Red guaranteed to be at least a DOT 5 Merlot.
If you know where the hell Biff’s is, it’s a happening joint. Saturday night is bike night, Wednesday night is bike night, Friday night is classic car night. Hey, I found it–it’s at 3939 49th Street North in St. Petersburg, FL. Be there, be there, be there!
Our Spy at the TrailBlazers 57th annual Banquet at the Sequoia Club in Buena Park California reported that the Menu consisted of Springfield Salad with Indian Warrior Dressing, Indian Scout Rubber Chicken with Indian Papoose Garnish, followed by Indian Chief Dessert and Ed Kretz Beverages. The bad wine was donated by the Wrecking Crew at The Shop in Ventura.
SIGNS THAT YOU’VE HAD TOO MUCH OF THE 90’s AND 2000: You just tried to enter your password on the microwave.
You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He emails you back from his bedroom,”What’s for dinner?”
Your daughter sells Girl Scout Cookies via her web site.
You chat several times a day with a stranger from South Africa, but you haven’t spoken with your next door neighbor yet this year.
MIKE MCLAUGHLIN in the Cantina.The man is the picture is NASCAR Busch Grand National driver Mike McLaughlin with his prostreet. Besides driving, Mike?is one of the best fabricators out there, doing alot of the race car building himself. He did most of the?design and fabrication on this bike. Jim Bortles of Carolina HD, assisted him. But he didn’t need much help. He drove this painter nuts all by himself, (only kidding Mike.) I had a nice easy paint scheme all drawn out, then he goes and gets creative with his welding. Oh well, the bike came out great and Mike is doing very well this year. He is currently fifth in points. – Crazyhorse
Survivor 3
Rated PG
A major network is planning the show “Survivor 3” this winter. In response, Texas is planning “Survivor, Texas Style.” The contestants will start in Dallas, travel through Waco, Austin, San Antonio, over to Houston, and down to Brownsville. They will proceed up to Del Rio, on to El Paso, then to Midland/Odessa, Lubbock, and Amarillo. From there, they proceed to Abilene, and on to Ft. Worth and back to Dallas.
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with a bumper sticker that reads, “I’m gay, I voted for Al Gore, and I’m here to confiscate your guns.”
The first one to make it back to Dallas wins.
Here’s a nasty connection, if you need to rent an antique motorcycle: The Two Wheel Devil, Paul Greenstien (323) 225-2224.
Reply: Devil Dolls in the Cantina. Damn, now that’s a recipe for disaster. I look forward to it, baby.–Bandit
“Devilish Chaos in the Cantina”!! Gawd, I love it.. Hey, can I write a fictional ( yeah, sure!) story about a Damsel in Distress being rescued by the Devil Dolls??hehe or better yet, a kidnap/fantasy scenario involving the Dolls and the really handsome but oh so brutal rebel boy club?
–Goth rock star
ddmc
Polk, the longest standing curator of auto records in the U.S., says the 2000 Motorcycle National Vehicle Population Profile (MNVPP) is now available. ?It’s a census of every motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) registered in the United States. ?This information, which can be sorted by make, geographic location, model, year and category (off- highway or on-road), gives Motorcycle Rights Organizations the ability to gather and share information for more political clout. ?
Polk’s 2000 Motorcycle file is loaded with facts and stats we can use, such as: there are more than 5.5 million motorcycles registered in the U.S, and California has roughly 12 percent of them. Nearly 30% of all running bikes are located in four states: California, New York, Texas and Illinois. ? Registrations in Louisiana and Texas have increased by more than 60% since 1997, which are the highest volume increases in the country. ?
Official Hacked to Death in Pemba, Tanzania : WOW! ?Hey, be careful if you ride in Tanzania. ?Seems a government official there was out for a putt recently, and got stopped by a roadblock?this time by gangsters, not cops. ? Some thugs hacked the guy to death with machetes! ?The Police think it might be political. ??
You thought riding in the cities was dangerous here.
I believe- that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
Ibelieve that it’s time to go for a ride–Margaritas on me at the Cantina. –Bandit
March 25, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
Britian Announces Motorcycle Ban
The House of Parliament announced recently that it is banning off-road riding nationwide due to the widespread devastation inflicted on the country through foot and mouth disease. Since off road bikes scoot through predominately farm lands, the tires pick up germs and can spread them to adjoining farms.
Here’s something I forgot: Street Vibrations this year is Sept. 19-23 in Reno, Nev., and here’s their goddamn Website: www.road-shows.com. For pre-registration guys, it’s $52.50 for a T-shirt, run pin, ride-in show, parade pass, poker run, poker walk(?) and all the VIP parties.
The Digital Dumpster will change in the next week or so to the Digital Discovery, a place where we will reveal the treasures of the lost Bikernet planet. Last week it was a rare Von Dutch knife and the photographic talents of one drag racing fanatic, Helen Wolfe (her boyfriend, the notorious Mailman, races). Next week we will bring you the strangest oil filter on the lost planet. This one-of-a-kind item is too difficult to describe.
We will also bring you images of the first soy bean- powered Harley-Davidson. I spoke to Harold Benich today. During the day Harold works at a prison keeping the rolling stock escape fresh. At night he plays with alternative fuels and his Fatboy. We also hope to bring you the journalistic talents of the Charlie (above) and Mary Lou Brewton team real soon.
Let your voice be heard on the subject of the government closing your land. With more than 5,000 responses as of this morning, 76 percent are opposed to Clinton’s land closure. You can increase that percentage.
MSNBC is running another poll to verify support or opposition to the Clinton/Gore Roadless Initiative. We need to send the strongest message to the Bush administration that this effort to circumvent Congress should be thwarted.
Make your vote count at: http://www.msnbc.com/news/545197.asp
Get there as soon as you can. MSNBC has a habit of closing its polls early!
–Rogue
The News-Journal in Daytona Beach has a poll to vote if you want to put the helmets back on. May I suggest that you go to the below listed site and vote NO, http://www.news-journalonline.com/news.htm#poll
–Rogue
Deal of the week– This is Geno’s rigid project bike. It’s fresh and has a hot rod S&S engine. It could be yours for as little as $17,900. E-mail me at Bandit@bikernet.com.
Congratulations, your site “BikerNet.com” has been awarded the bikersource.com Gold Tank Award.
Undercover Bikernet spy at the Last Resort bar during Bike Week.
Insider report on Daytona’s custom scene. Hey guys, looks like this Daytona was milder than any. There was a lack of cool bikes from previous years. A lot of stock RUB bikes, coon tail award winners, but the real cool bikes seemed to be at the displays of known builders.
Every year we expect the Europeans to show their stuff, but only Kodlin (if I see another thing copied I’ll puke) was around. Although there were some pretty cool bikes at the Rat’s. Lucky only six fatal accidents, but there was one very troubled moron running over some guys on Main Street while hitting a cop and a few parked bikes. I guess they can’t blame it on the no helmet law.
The most bizarre thing was a cop pulling over a BBW Beach Cruiser rider for WIDE bars. To me it’s a first. The Man was, as always, very effective trying to fill quotas and general ticketing for even looking the wrong way….Daytona has beaten, by far, Deadwood as the home of police harassment. Hell yeah!
First thing that I saw gettin’ into Daytona was that big ass billboard with Bandit and Bikernet. Hey, pretty cool. –Jose, Da Mole
I believe– that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I believe- that no matter how good friends are, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I believe- that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I believe- that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
–Joli
Rusty Wallas will be behind the wheel of the Miller Lite/Harley-Davidson NASCAR again this year. To celebrate the marriage, Harley-Davidson has designed a limited-edition NASCAR custom painted Softail, soon to be on dealer showroom floors.
TFor The New Age:
SITCOMs: (Single Income, Two Children, Oppressive Mortgage) What yuppies turn into when they have children and one of them stops working to stay home with the kids.
STARTER MARRIAGE: A short-lived first marriage that ends in divorce with no kids, no property and no regrets.
STRESS PUPPY: A person who seems to thrive on being stressed out and whiny.
SWIPED OUT: An ATM or credit card that has been rendered useless because the magnetic strip is worn away from extensive use.
ASSMOSIS: The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss rather than working hard.
That’s it for this week. Send vicious rumors, awards and small bags of gold to Bandit@Bikernet.com, and you’ll see it in the Sunday Post.
March 25, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
Britian Announces Motorcycle Ban
The House of Parliament announced recently that it is banning off-road riding nationwide due to the widespread devastation inflicted on the country through foot and mouth disease. Since off road bikes scoot through predominately farm lands, the tires pick up germs and can spread them to adjoining farms.
Here’s something I forgot: Street Vibrations this year is Sept. 19-23 in Reno, Nev., and here’s their goddamn Website: www.road-shows.com. For pre-registration guys, it’s $52.50 for a T-shirt, run pin, ride-in show, parade pass, poker run, poker walk(?) and all the VIP parties.
The Digital Dumpster will change in the next week or so to the Digital Discovery, a place where we will reveal the treasures of the lost Bikernet planet. Last week it was a rare Von Dutch knife and the photographic talents of one drag racing fanatic, Helen Wolfe (her boyfriend, the notorious Mailman, races). Next week we will bring you the strangest oil filter on the lost planet. This one-of-a-kind item is too difficult to describe.
We will also bring you images of the first soy bean- powered Harley-Davidson. I spoke to Harold Benich today. During the day Harold works at a prison keeping the rolling stock escape fresh. At night he plays with alternative fuels and his Fatboy. We also hope to bring you the journalistic talents of the Charlie (above) and Mary Lou Brewton team real soon.
Let your voice be heard on the subject of the government closing your land. With more than 5,000 responses as of this morning, 76 percent are opposed to Clinton’s land closure. You can increase that percentage.
MSNBC is running another poll to verify support or opposition to the Clinton/Gore Roadless Initiative. We need to send the strongest message to the Bush administration that this effort to circumvent Congress should be thwarted.
Make your vote count at: http://www.msnbc.com/news/545197.asp
Get there as soon as you can. MSNBC has a habit of closing its polls early!
–Rogue
The News-Journal in Daytona Beach has a poll to vote if you want to put the helmets back on. May I suggest that you go to the below listed site and vote NO, http://www.news-journalonline.com/news.htm#poll
–Rogue
Deal of the week– This is Geno’s rigid project bike. It’s fresh and has a hot rod S&S engine. It could be yours for as little as $17,900. E-mail me at Bandit@bikernet.com.
Congratulations, your site “BikerNet.com” has been awarded the bikersource.com Gold Tank Award.
Undercover Bikernet spy at the Last Resort bar during Bike Week.
Insider report on Daytona’s custom scene. Hey guys, looks like this Daytona was milder than any. There was a lack of cool bikes from previous years. A lot of stock RUB bikes, coon tail award winners, but the real cool bikes seemed to be at the displays of known builders.
Every year we expect the Europeans to show their stuff, but only Kodlin (if I see another thing copied I’ll puke) was around. Although there were some pretty cool bikes at the Rat’s. Lucky only six fatal accidents, but there was one very troubled moron running over some guys on Main Street while hitting a cop and a few parked bikes. I guess they can’t blame it on the no helmet law.
The most bizarre thing was a cop pulling over a BBW Beach Cruiser rider for WIDE bars. To me it’s a first. The Man was, as always, very effective trying to fill quotas and general ticketing for even looking the wrong way….Daytona has beaten, by far, Deadwood as the home of police harassment. Hell yeah!
First thing that I saw gettin’ into Daytona was that big ass billboard with Bandit and Bikernet. Hey, pretty cool. –Jose, Da Mole
I believe– that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I believe- that no matter how good friends are, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I believe- that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I believe- that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
–Joli
Rusty Wallas will be behind the wheel of the Miller Lite/Harley-Davidson NASCAR again this year. To celebrate the marriage, Harley-Davidson has designed a limited-edition NASCAR custom painted Softail, soon to be on dealer showroom floors.
TFor The New Age:
SITCOMs: (Single Income, Two Children, Oppressive Mortgage) What yuppies turn into when they have children and one of them stops working to stay home with the kids.
STARTER MARRIAGE: A short-lived first marriage that ends in divorce with no kids, no property and no regrets.
STRESS PUPPY: A person who seems to thrive on being stressed out and whiny.
SWIPED OUT: An ATM or credit card that has been rendered useless because the magnetic strip is worn away from extensive use.
ASSMOSIS: The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss rather than working hard.
That’s it for this week. Send vicious rumors, awards and small bags of gold to Bandit@Bikernet.com, and you’ll see it in the Sunday Post.
March 15, 2001
By Robin Technologies |
This is a shot from Helen Wolfe’s trip to Sturgis last year. Next week we put together a profile of Helen for the Digital’s treasure chest since here talents are one of the treasures of Bikernet and the Cantina.
Did You Know The Nick Messner, the president of Big Dog Motorcycles Got Married on Monday? He’s currently in Bora Bora with his new Bride
We have access to a video of Von Dutch teaching Big Daddy Roth how to pinstrip.
Here’s a rare knife from Von Dutch engraved to Cindy Rutheford of Century Motorcycles of San Pedro California. They corresponded from ’86 to ’93 when Dutch died the same year as Cindy’s dad. Her dad and Dutch’s were both sign painters in San Pedro when they were kids.
This is just one of the many treasures we will post in Digital’s Dumpster (You know, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure…..)
Performance Machine and Sportbike Riders Association are new FastDates.com Calendar Sponsors for 2002 Season Performance Machine also to cosponsor LA Calendar Motorcycle Show, July 21-22nd.
Ah, but the girl isPenthouse Pet of the Year Novotna Zdenka with a Performance Machine custom Hardtail featured in a new Performance Machine national magazine advertising campaign shot by world famous Jim Gianatsis .
Our first Italian connection: My name is Gaetano Granata from Italy; I have worked on Harley-Davidsons and Indians from 1920 to 1955. I have a web site now at: http://www.granatagaetano.com.
If you have an Harley Davidson or Indian to sell, contact me, as well if you want to buy one of mine. If you have a web site and want to be on my link page, send me your address and a short description of your site.
–Gaetano Granata gaetano@granatagaetano.it You can catch some of Gaetano’s Bikes in our Antique Photo of the Day. We’ve got over 35 of his machines in the rotation! Thanks Gaetano!
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Ciao!
Mi chiamo Gaetano Granata; lavoro con Harley Davidson e Indian degli anni 20-55. Ti informo che ho aperto un sito web all’indirizzo:
http://www.granatagaetano.com.
Se hai un’Harley Davidson o Indian da vendere, contattami, lo stesso se vuoi comprare una delle mie. Se hai un sito internet e vuoi essere inserito nella mia pagina di link, inviami il tuo indirizzo internet e una breve descrizione del tuo sito.
Gaetano Granata
gaetano@granatagaetano.it
EASYRIDERS chairman of the board resigns. John Martin hit the bricks recently as Easyriders’ Chairman of the Board, effective March 1, 2001. A dream to build the title into a chain of theme restaurants, top notch events and bike shops deflated as John left Joseph Teresi the new Chairman, to run what’s left of the company, the publishing arm. Joe has started two new magazines to bolster sagging profits: V-Twin, another V-Twin magazine, and Truckin’ a lifestyle magazine for custom truck owners.
V-Twin Holdings has successfully put together a distribution agreement with the Independence Motorcycle Company. We can’t seem to nail down this bike company. In other words we haven’t heard of it. Independence will now distribute motorcycles through the Bikers Dream dealer network, a wholly owned subsidiary of V-Twin, which operates six dealerships and licenses the name to 16 independent dealers in 14 states.
Ultra Motorcycle Co. the company that once owned Bikers Dream and distributed their bike in the stores recently unveiled its newest model, the “Titanium Series 2.” The “Titanium Series 2” shares similar features with the “Titanium Series 1,” however, its differences include 6-gallon stretched gas tanks, cruiser-style handlebar, 18-inch front tire and wheel and uniquely styled longer rear fender with distinctive flip.
That’s it for this week. If you have info you want posted here, send it on down. Make is short, sweet and unique. Ride on–Bandit.