I come down pit road for practice, and who is directly ahead of me but Jay Springsteen on his Harley XR750TT! That orange #9 staring me in the face….I took a deep breathe, pulled up along side (exhaust side) and just listened to that beautiful machine!!!…..Jay looks over and gives me a nod….Jay Springsteen gives me a nod while our bikes are warming up on Daytona pit road…..IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING?

Racing and Daytona…..2 words that just go together….kind of like cold and beer, Bikinis and Babes…..they were just meant to be!!

I’ve been going to Daytona for decades. I always rode my FXR (or the Honda Magna in the early days), camped, and went to the races…all the races I could afford! I always hit the usual party spots, but my heart, and people with similar interests, always wound up at one race track or another.

A couple years ago, I started thinking about what it would take to get out there and race. I started working corners as a safety worker with some friends (Thanks Stan Dilcher and David Brock!)…got my AMA Pro Marshall cert. I had reached a point with street riding where even if I started riding in a group, shortly, I was usually by myself at 90 or so, or 6 turns ahead of everyone.

After a few races with WERA on the old Honda 350’s (a southeastern region #1 plate, mid-central region #1 plate)….I started thinking about my dreams of racing at Daytona International Speedway, and faster bikes. Near the end of the 2006 season, I took a loan outta my 401K and bought a Kawasaki EX500….Inching my way to racing at Daytona.

2007 was the year. I was licensed, un-sponsored, under-funded, over budget, and a rookie at Daytona….doesn’t get any better…CUZ I WAS GOIN RACIN AT DAYTONA INT’L SPEEDWAY!!

I bought a trailer so I could haul my Kawasaki race bike, my Teammate Keith’s Honda 350 race bike, and my good old FXR….oh yeah, and a tent, plus 2 sleeping bags….first class baby!!

Keith and I would be racing in the annual American Historic Racing Motorcycle Assoc (AHRMA) event during bike week. Keith was riding in “Novice Historic Production-Lightweight” on his Honda350, and I was entered in “Battle of Twins, formula 3 (BOT F3)”. Our buddy Stan Keyes was also running 2 Norton’s in BEARS and Sportsman 750.

Battle of Twins is a class for newer bikes. Buells, Ducatis, Triumph Thruxtons, Suzuki SV650’s….Fast bikes y’all.

Then the riders….some of the world’s best run these races, and some were in my class or practice groups….gulp!! Here’s a few:

Jay Springsteen on his XR750TT road race bike. AWSOME machine and AWESOME guy! Think about this……Jay was severely injured in a flat track wreck last year. Literally, he got run over. Broke multiple ribs, and broke his back…yes, broken back. He was in a body cast for several months….8 months later, and here he is, WINNING again!…and happy! Let’s just say he ain’t no spring chicken either, his recovery was miraculous. Jay also ran and won the endurance race on Sunday.

I was a minnow in a pool of sharks….just call me baitfish.

Other guys running that I knew or names I recognized were John Regan (running same class as Keith), Buff Harsh, running the Todd Henning Racing Honda 350, Brad Phillips running his BMW, Also Carl Anderson running his 2 stroke.

Met a Wildman pitted next to us named Dan Elder, from Colorado. After racing both days, he was going to be part of the “entertainment” down at Gilleys Pub 44……Have you ever been to a motorcycle demolition derby?…oh yeah, and they were going to light him on fire….all kinds in Daytona buddy!

Here’s our cast of characters:

Stan Keyes, Owner of Cyco Cycles and Racing, in Jacksonville Fl. He has kind of adopted us (old and oily)….he’s like our racing “grandpa”….He’ll like that one!

Stan’s been at this for awhile. The announcer over the PA system at Daytona referred to him as “A Cagey Veteran” several times…..when I grow up, I wanna be like Stan!

AHRMA had an unusual set-up shall we say. We had to get our bike Tech Inspected on Sunday, out at Volusia county Fairgrounds near DeLand. So we truck em on out there and get in line. I get up to the station and there is this little kid there. Heck he gets right to business…..forms, what class, going right at it! I was impressed with the young lad! He was 10 yrs old or so…..I saw him several times throughout the week….Alex. His dad is a pre 1940 hand shift racer.

So Keith and I both make it thru tech, and head to the track to occupy the pits. We arrive and get in line (again) outside turn #1. There is still a race going on. It is a nationally sanctioned endurance bike race. Stan Keyes son, Derek Keyes, is running a factory EX650 Ninja. They did well during Biketoberfest (same race), but did not have a good day today…..blew up in short order….get em next time!! So Stan is already inside the track, and saving us a pit.

We are outside the track…..for like 4 hrs! I see all these old flatheads and Indians in front of us. I love these old bikes, so I get out and start asking questions…it occurs to me that all these guys have an accent….

Turns out these guys shipped 20 race ready, pre-1940, Class C Hand shift race bikes over from Australia to race with AHRMA at Daytona!!

I spoke with Tony Blain, #954, from Sydney. “We shipped 20 bikes, spare Indian motor, spare HD motor, trannies, plus other spares….and 28 people from Sydney and Melbourne.” He continued..”It took us 18 months to prep for this. Our container arrived in Savannah, Ga. We rented 2 big U-Hauls and several Mini-vans….here we are!!” They said customs inspections went great, and the dock workers in Savannah were a big help.

Tony runs a shop over there called Redfern Motor Parts. Sounds like they race these bikes hard over there…..Phillip Island, Winton, Broadford, Eastern Creek, Wakefield Park, and several others.

And run them they did…..

So, back to my crew. Monday morning bright and early we are at the track getting the bikes ready to run. First practice session is 8am, and that’s Keith’s group…..he comes back “wide-eyed”, with a shit-eatin grin!!…..Daytona baby!!

Our teammate Jack Houman wasn’t racing, but showed up to help us out in the pits. Our Norton Club was also set up for a picnic / party on the infield. They set up right after the international horseshoe, turn #4 now. Maggie and Martha do it up right! Kegs of beer, great food, nice bikes, and great people. I went over during lunch and chowed down. Look for the Norton banner next year and come on over.

I’m getting ready for my first practice. They make the call and I start rolling towards pit road. I’m nervous as a preacher in a whore house….all kinds of questions….

Should I really be doing this? Am I worthy? Is my bike up to it? Am I a frikkin Idiot?…I come down pit road, and who is dead ahead of me on his XR750TT but Jay Springsteen!….IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING?

Out onto the track for the first time….taking it easy….cold tires, its brisk this morning. I’m thinking “make the first lap”, but some guys don’t!! downed bike in turn 1…..got a little rambunctious…I’m talking to myself in my helmet…”DON’T GET STUPID”…Ride smart, warm up those tires, learn the track, ….wooed there big guy….breathe…

Jay leaves me like I’m standing still! The big guys have tire warmers!

I make it thru the infield, and start to give it some throttle as we go out onto the backstretch…..just warm up lap….stay cool….down the back straight, now brake for the Chicane, down a gear. Brake, into the hard fast left, down another gear….on the gas, make the right, then left……

And accelerate hard out onto the Hi-Banks of Daytona in turn #3!

Stay low, outta the way……check gauges…..hit 6th…..HOLY SHIT! Come outta turn 4 and head down the front stretch….into the tri-oval, cross the start-finish line…..wow! OK, time to kick it up a notch!

The rest of practice goes OK. I’m learning the track, and getting faster. The bike is running great, but a little warm….Hmmmm…its 65 degs, shouldn’t be running hot…

Running the High Banks wide open is unbelievable! It’s like you’re on a different planet, with other aliens buzzing all around you. It almost feels like someone has grabbed you by the ankle, is holding you up-side down, and saying….”go ahead, take your best shot!”Disorienting to say the least, just not natural, out of place. Unlike anything else I’ve ever experienced….and I’ve been shot off an aircraft carrier!

So its time to start racing. Keith goes out and finishes 4th. Not bad! He had a good run.

I get out to the Grid. I’m in a “2 wave” start race. There are 2 classes in this race, they start one group, watch the bikes into turn #1, then green flag the second group. I’m in the second group.

As we are waiting to grid, The announcer is running down the field over the PA system…..I hadn’t thought about this before, but as I heard my name and number over the Daytona Int’l Speedway PA system, I got goose-bumps.

I was sitting on the grid, my bike kept getting hotter….cloud of steam. I’m not used to water cooled bikes, so I don’t really know what to make of it…..but I know that smell ain’t good!

1st wave is away. I’m cussing BIG TIME as my temp gauge goes into the red. “LETS GO BEFORE I BLOW UP!!!”….didn’t seem like they could hear me…??..

And we are off…I get a TERRIBLE start due to the distraction of my temp….See in the next pic how everyone else is moving, except me!!! That ain’t good!

I finish the race, nursing my bike. 24 bikes started, I finish 19th…..dead last on the track, but I beat the guys who crashed and broke!!!….

I was extremely disappointed…..but it was about to get worse.

Come back to the pits. Pop the cap off the radiator, and there are air bubbles. I talk to Ray, one of Stan Keyes mechanics….He checks it out…

“Your head gasket is about to blow……you are done, Charlie. It ain’t gone yet, but it will be.”…..This hit me like a ton of bricks…..can’t be! I’ve still got a full day of racing left!

I could only imagine how Val Thompson felt qualifying 2nd in her AHDRA event, then not running in the race at all….she could relate to this!! She may have handled it well, but I know she felt like she was punched in the gut!

Ray walked away and let that one sink in, then came over a couple minutes later…”Hey Charlie, what I said is true….but I know what you are gonna do!” I said yes, correct….he said “don’t run practice, just run your race tomorrow, and keep an eye on the gauge….if it gets worse. STOP….or you will blow the motor.”

Stan Keyes ran 2 races, and got a 3rd in BEARS and 5th in Sportsman 750…..Way to go Stan! Here he is sporting the trophy…and a well earned cold one!!

So, I ran on Tue, half hearted…..but I ran……finished 20th. Stan Keyes only ran Monday. The highlight of Tuesday was Keith Bennett!!! He scored a 3rd place trophy, and was dam proud!!…he should have been; I was proud of him!

Keith says” Holy shit! I’ve scored a trophy from Daytona!!”

My teammate came thru, and earned us a Daytona Intl Speedway trophy to drink beer out of for the rest of the week!!

So, we departed the speedway with me sitting on the passenger side window sill hoisting Keith’s trophy and a beer for all to see!!!…..people were hooting and hollering once they saw the trophy…….it was a blast!!

All in all, it was a great experience. It made me realize HOW GOOD these guys really are. I’ll bring my big bike back next year, but I will also be running Honda 350!

Jay entered 4 races and won all 4!! What a come back from his injury! Plus he ran and won the endurance race on Sunday.

His last race Jay won by 8 inches!!…..photo finish! I was standing on the roof or the truck hollering and screaming, watching em run the banks…..that was one FAST Harley!!….and quite a rider.

Other notes, fellow WERA and Honda 350 rider Buff Harsh, from Atlanta, blew a motor first day. Swapped it out same day. On Tuesday, He ran 3 races BACK TO BACK…..and WON all 3!!….on a fresh, untested motor! Now that’s racing!!!

John Regan had an issue in 1st practice and cracked a case….he probably felt worse than me. Get em next year John.

Till next year………that’s the checkers!

Thanks to everyone who helped us out.

Charlie Young

Atlanta, Ga.

Not twist your throttle fighting a hundred degree head winds as you squint to keep the sand out of your eyes!

All in all Laughlin for the most part is a giant job well done by Dal-Con the logistics and prep must be over whelming. Their seasoned team works like a fine tuned V- twin.

I think the major pluses to Laughlin are, #1 miles of vendors, beer everywhere and you’re never far away from the air-conditioned casinos!

This year the biggest plus, by far, were the air-conditioned casinos with the temps reportedly topping out at 110.

On the other side it amazes me that so many bikers make that unpleasant ride from Cali to the river to pay $450-$650 for room packages that are normally $200.00

Even so, business seemed to be good for most vendors. As always the vendors that were trying to sell the same shirts that they do at 20 rallies a year and have not changed their product for four or more years seemed to suffer again. Leather vendors found it hard to get people to try on leather in the 100 plus heat.

The bikers seemed to be there but I think the masses stayed inside during the day. I kept thinking that there would be a rush after the sun went down but that did not happen.

The consensuses not just my opinion was, vendors were down, especially good vendors, bike show was down again this year, and there were more rooms available. And the normally packed campground on Casino drive had room for more.

The old bike builder area of the Golden Nugget seemed to be bare. Gard, Russel, Chica, Trev, and Steve Jones were there but about 10 of the norm were not! The fact that Matt, Todd and El were way up at the Palms made it hard to enjoy the energy that these guys project.

Suggestions: Put more focus on the bikes and less on just filling vending space with swap meet and flee market booths. Energize the bike show there use to be almost 100 bikes in the show, this year barely 50. Ten were outstanding. Advertising the custom bike show and get pro judges! If people don’t think the judges are good they won’t put their bikes in competition.

It did not surprise me that sick baggers were everywhere, and up and out choppers were as hard to find as fine single women.

The crowd seemed to be in control the whole week except around the “Go Fast”Energy drink experience that featured cage dancers and bikini bull riding till well after midnight. The only control issues there was controlling yourself.

Just chew on this for awhile. What if the rooms were normally priced and you and your gal didn’t spend $1000.00 on a room and food for four days. How much more would the vendor’s see of that money. Or how many more concerts could you afford to go to. You would just have more memories and more in your bag going home.

Ok, here’s the deal. I snuck into the studio of the Devil and his evil temptress Holly and was able to swipe a disc off their desk. They don’t know I have this, but it is too good to hang onto. I had to share it with you fellow Bikernet heathens. Enjoy the few words but bountiful pictures of girls, bikes, and well most important, girls.

Laura Gonzales, Miss Lucky Devil 2007. She was the 2nd place finisher in the bikini show.

Texas has some of the most revered and time honored traditions known to man, and we always throw a giant bash that is remembered for years afterwards. This past November saw The Texas National Bike show put on by Kent and Holly Weeks of Lucky Devil Custom Cycles here in Houston, Texas.

I have no freaking clue what her name is, but I have decided to make it my mission to find her and propose marriage to her. Nah, on second thought, I already have a wife and I am in enough trouble with her daily. Why chase a second one?

While the bike show was covered before, we wanted to give our readers a in depth pictorial of the real treat of the show, the Bikini and Fashion Show!Premiere Promotions, Inc. provided all the swimsuits and outfits for the ladies, but I think it was the beauty of these women that really made the lights on stage seem dim.

All of the chicas!

The cast of 14 was cut down. I wouldn’t want to be that judge. How in the name of Jehosephat do you choose just one?

Stephanie Stenzel Talafuse of Premiere Promotions, Inc., worked hand in hand with Holly to provide the best outfits required to keep a bunch of us crazy bikers occupied for several hours before the nightlife kicked into high gear. Everyone knows it doesn’t take a whole lot to keep us entertained, well at least nothing more than a nice set of ta-ta’s followed by a shapely hind end. Hey, I’m a biker, what do you expect?

Phillip Harmon and his Mom. What a guy!

Overall, the show was a complete hit. Kent and Holly put on a first class operation that are a direct reflection of how they run their business-first class all the way with an intinate attention to the details. Stop by sometime and give them a call, you won't be disappointed. Here's a little something from the devil himself,”The TNBS has enjoyed the last 2 years at the Galveston Island Convention Center hosting a kick ass bike show with lots of awesome vendors and in 2006 a supremely kick ass bikini and fashion show as well, we threw our hat in with Premeiere Promotions and they supplied us with some of the tastiest ladies that Texas has to offer! We gave them a very long run way to strut their stuff (and they did) and in the end we were pleased to present 3 of the pretties ladies to represent not only the TNBS but Lucky Devil and Bikernet as well. You can see all of their glory in the following photos! We were also please to present The Texas National Builder Showdown where some of the finest custom built Texas Bikes were presented for everyone's voting enjoyment. The participants were Metal Blade Choppers, American Heli Arc, Kingpin Custom Cycles, Paint by Pygmy, Hemi Head Customs, and Sonny Keaton.

We are sad to say that for 2007 we have lost our venue at the Galveston Island Convention Center but……. We don't know how to quit!!!!! so look for us this year somehow, somewhere in Galveston during the rally and once again we won't fail to disappoint with bikes and BABES. Look for upcoming posts as to what kind of mischief Lucky Devil is up to!

Hottie Brooke, The show winner, looking awesome!

This is what it’s all about! Beautiful, long-legged, buxom beauties and a clean bike. What more could you ask for?

I have a great story about this bike. I worked with the guy that built it. He was a welder at my chemical plant and we talked all the time about bikes. Now when you work with magazines and such, you wouldn’t believe the number of “builders” you get to meet. It seems they climb out of the gutter to show you their bike and become “the next big thing”. This guy, Jonathan MaCafee left the plant and I didn’t see him again until the show. Needless to say, he built this bike and it won Best Paint for the killer job done by Pygmy. Jonathan has started a shop called Big State Choppers. Give him a call. Great Job John Boy!

Darryl Briggs and one of the ladies. He took these amazing shots and you can check more of his work at DarrylBriggs.com.

One of my favorite bikes of the show. Nice little Bob Job by Pygmy.

Front side is nice…

Butt…the back side is better.

Jerry Bosshammer and his steed.

Miss Texas National, Brooke.

Brooke, First Place Miss Texas National

Laura, 2nd place and Miss Lucky Devil 2007

Third Place

The devil and his ladies.

CUSTOM CHROME EUROPEDEALERSHOW 2007–AMD European Championship of Custombike-Building.March 24th and 25th 2007, Phoenixhall, Mainz/Rhine/Germany.

Full House: The 2007 CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE DEALER SHOW exceeded everybody’s expectations both in terms of attending dealers, visitors and bike show-participants. The quality of the motorcycles exhibited blew everybody’s mind – as some 70+ never before seen custom bikes premiered at what now is the most excellent bikeshow of Europe.

Europe’s market leader in Customparts-Distribution again has teamed up their show with the AMD European Championship of Custombike-Building to create one of the best Custombike-Shows Europe has to offer. More than 110 awesome custombikes from all over the globe – this years line-up included entries from Russia, USA, Japan and Columbia (!!!) participated, competing for three tickets to the World Championship at Sturgis/South Dakota in August 2007 and prices worth no less than 30.000 €.

Runner-up “Art of Racer“ won the jury with what might be remembered as the most compact Sportster ever: “Rock ‘n’ Bike” was as “Bonsai“ as a Sporty can be, with the frame running supertight around the “customized“ engine block.

2nd runner-up came from France too, featuring a great tribute to the 1924 Pikes Peak Hillclimb Race: Riverside Motorcycles from Vallon Pont d’Arc named the unique handcrafted machine “The Crosser“.

With a stunning new Bonneville theme bike “Goodwood”, Fred Krugger won 4th and the best German bike by TGS-Motorcycles, “Seppster” followed at 5th position.

The Custom Chrome Motorcycle class, based on the popular kitbikes, was won by TGS motorcycles with their entry “Helter Skelter.“

The modified Harley was taken by storm by the US-build Young Chopper’s creation “P-Tang“, that is now owned by Numero Uno at Milano.

Adding to the immense attraction of the show, both Jammer President Ed Martin and S&S President Brett Smith picked their favourite Top-3 bikes, backed up with very attractive prices including S&S 96 Cubic Inch engine, gearbox and exhaust system!

The Custom Chrome Europe Dealershow featured 21 european and 21 US Top-class manufacturers of V-Twin customparts, spareparts and accessories, answering to the dealers and the public, which can visit the show on Sunday. Several manufacturers offer seminars on their products, including S&S, Barnetts, Mikuni and Belt Drive Ltd.. A special seminar was focusing on the successful line of CUSTOM CHROME MOTORCYCLES.

This years Special Guests included Indian Larry Legacy bike builder PAUL COX, world renowned Custombike photographer MICHAEL LICHTER, CCE designer and legendary bike-builder JOHN REED who left the show with new impressions and stunned by the variety of styles exhibited.

Lichter, who was attending the meeting on invitation by Custom Chrome won the audience with his classic Sturgis Images and two slide shows. “We are looking forward to the 2007 season with great confidence,” said Holger Mohr, we have very interesting new products for all Twin Cam riders and our Custom Chrome Motorcycle line is running well.“

Check out: www.custom-chrome-europe.com

You know we have a forum board here on Bikernet that rivals any in the industry. Sometimes a reader sets up a few pictures in such a way that they open your imagination and tell a story all on their own.

Check it out, in his own words….

Hey all, here are a few pics from the Harley Drags at Beech Bend in Bowling Green, KY over the past weekend.

The Tower

Down the strip

Got Carbs?

Quick Shovel

A few more

Mike Romine's crew

Romine in the final

Romine's Winning time, (Track Record)

I'm a sucker for a Redhead

The reports on the Streets were bad. Daytona was down to Biketoberfest attendee levels,” said Lee Clemens from Departure Bike Works in Richmond, VA. High prices, traffic and more events nationwide might have something to do with diminishing traffic. Some said it was the cops that kept them away. Let’s hit it through news features delivered by folks who were there, locals and scurvy bikes who slipped under the radar.

BIKERNET FEATURE BIKE OWNER REPORTS IN–I just got back from Daytona Bike Week, and thought to forward you pictures. I entered the bike in some shows, and here are the results:

1.) Harley-Davidson Corporate Show: I received “Honorable Mention” at this show. My bike is on their site in a number of places. I’m in the March 7th and March 9th group of pictures.

2.) International Master Bike Builders Association: I received “Third Place” Not bad considering I was up against dozens of greatbikes from around the world. I’ve been invited to attend the Canadian Biker Build Off as well.

Their website is: http://www.masterbikebuilders.com/bikeshows/bikeshow07.html

3.) Rat’s Hole Show: This was a big show with bikes from all over the world. I don’t know how many bikes were in my class exactly, but it was an entire floor. I placed eleventh in my class, which is great for my first time out in the world.

That’s all for now, Bandit. Thanks again bro for that beautiful write up on your site.

–Marc Frantz

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FUNDRAISING EFFORTS RAISED $150,000FOR MDA DURING DAYTONA BIKE WEEK– MILWAUKEE — (March 13, 2007) Harley-Davidson's fundraising efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) raised more than $150,000 during 2007 Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla. Harley-Davidson employees, MDA organizers and event volunteers participated in various activities to raise dollars during the event March 3-10.

Harley-Davidson sponsored activities for MDA at Bike Week included the “Bankers Auction” hosted by Harley-Davidson, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jim Ziemer and Vice President and Treasurer Jim Brostowitz, the Willie G. Davidson pledge ride to Daytona, the Harley-Davidson Ride-in Show and MDA public auction held at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center.

Harley-Davidson and MDA volunteers also sold event pins and raffle tickets for a 2007 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy® Motorcycle customized by Willie G. Davidson with special Daytona graphics. As an added feature the motorcycle was fully accessorized with Genuine Motor Accessories™ installed by Harley-Davidson technicians on the Daytona show floor. Jimmie Gore of Pleasantville, LA won this one of a kind motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson has been a national sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy Association since 1980 and the family of dealers, riders, suppliers and employees has raised more than $60 million for MDA. The funds raised support life-saving research, comprehensive medical care for children and adults with neuromuscular disease and MDA summer camps.

BUILDERS BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM BREAKS THE BANK IN DAYTONA–The Builders Breakfast did it again raising $ 22 ,000 to benefit Boggy Creek Camp for Kids.

Daytona Beach, FL – (March 7, 2007) –With all 200 hundred breakfast tickets sold, the Builders Breakfast kicked it into high gear with an auction that raised an additional $12,000. Topping off an unbelievable morning, Bruce Rossmeyer, owner of Destination Daytona made an announcement to event host Billy Lane stating he would MATCH all the ticket sale funds raised at the event.

The first annual breakfast was held last year at the legendary Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street in Sturgis. Due to demand, a second event was added annually in Daytona.

“After the first event I received tons of emails and calls from people who wanted to attend the event, but didn’t go to Sturgis. They asked if we could hold a breakfast in Daytona. I talked to the other Builders and Rossmeyer and we decided we would give it a shot. With very little notice and time we pulled today’s event together. Based on the numbers, I think we did the right thing. Thanks to Bruce Rossmeyer and the attendees, Boggy Creek is leaving with a FAT check!” said Billy Lane, Founder of Choppers Inc and the Builders Breakfast.

Today’s Breakfast raised over $5,000 in ticket sales alone and nearly another $12,000 at the auction. “The beautiful part of today, was that every ticket dollar we raised was doubled thanks to the generosity of Bruce Rossmeyer,” said Billy, “Our $17,000 turned into $ 22 ,000 just like that.”

The Builders Breakfast Sturgis Sponsored by Bikernet.com is next in South Dakota benefiting Make A Wish, South Dakota. The Sturgis event takes place Tuesday, August 7th at the Broken Spoke Saloon.

Tickets are on sale now at www.choppersinc.com. New for this year, attendees can donate an extra $10 over their ticket price to receive extra raffle tickets. Raffle tickets are used to distribute door prizes provided by the Builders themselves and industry sponsors like Custom Chrome.

Builders Breakfast Events Details
Builders Breakfast Sturgis 2007
Tuesday, August 7th at Broken Spoke
Lazelle Street, Sturgis
Time: TBA
Ticket: $25 (optional $10 donation earns extra raffle ticket)

Builders Breakfast Daytona 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
More details to follow (watch for details at choppersinc.com. Listen for information on WHOG 95.7 in Daytona Beach)

Attending BuildersBilly Lane, Arlen Ness, Kendall Johnson, Cory Ness, Cyril Huze, Eddie Trotta, Matt Hotch, Aaron Greene, Paul Cox, Keino, Russell Mitchell, Russell Marlow*, Jesse Rooke*, Kim Suter, Jerry Covington, Donnie Smith, Dave Perewitz, Scott Webster, Fred Kodlin, Arlin Fatland, Paul Yaffe, Roland Sands, Michael Prugh and Jim Nasi. *participants, not in photo

NO STRIPPERS, NO BOOZE, JUST RIDING AND SUNSHINE–Daytona can be an oasis to someone like me coming from the frozen tundra. This year I took a gamble and jetted down to FL with no bike. Fortunately my bros took care of me and immediately hooked me up with a ride…not just any ride but a 2005 Custom Road King complete with a Pro-Charger courtesy of Leroy-Thompson. It was a blast to ride and even had a passenger seat, which afforded me the opportunity to give a hot French photographer some seat time for some great POV shots.

Being completely land locked there are a few things that I look forward to besides just seeing all my bros: including getting my feet in the sand, getting some miles in the salt air and the fresh seafood. I immediately headed to my favorite hole in wall the first night Hull’s Market in Ormond Beach just on the west side of the Granada bridge, nothing fancy but the best damn scallops I have ever tasted and hush puppies that would make you want to move there.

I’m busy while I’m down there trying to see everything I possibly can. On Wednesday I headed over to the builders breakfast in the morning and saw some familiar faces and arranged a riding photo shoot with Twisted Choppers, Sucker Punch, Rich Phillips, Led Sled and Leroy-Thompson.

We managed to squeeze shooters from Cyclesource, WILD and IronWorks in the back of a little Subaru Baja. There was no showboating…just a bunch of buddies out riding and having a good time in the Florida sunshine. This was the beginning of what I will classify as a trip that reinvigorated my faith in brotherhood, bikers and just generally people who “Get It”. It was so great hanging out with guys like Scott Webster of Leroy-Thompson and have him say things like…”Man I love what I do, if I can put my personality into a bike and people like it that is the best compliment I can get.”

We rode for a few hours and then headed back. The next day was a blur with the Chopper Chicks Crew getting a late start building their charity chopper that was donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. But they pulled it off in about 7.5 hours.

Thurs also had the Willie’s Tropical tattoo show, which had the coolest bikes by far. I checked out bikes from all over…the stand outs were definitely a red flamed Pan, a polished aluminum V-Twin that was done by Red Baron Choppers that had insane amounts of hand machining done and a few original flatties and Indians. It is the only show where a bike like Super Dave of SPS would win for best Hardcore chopper. This bike has been on fire because of either burnouts or ridden hard, but is a killer SPS work truck type ride. I checked out the S&S party that night and split for the house for a good nights sleep.

Friday we faced another photo shoot. This time there was a slightly different cast of characters and I was riding a Sucker Punch bobber thanks to Christian at Sucker Punch. We all met at Willies and Chris Callen head shit kicker at CycleSource test rode an SPS base model and we were joined by the Detroit Bros, Led Sled, Twisted and Rich Phillips on his boardtracker. We went through Tomoka Park and then down the coast with the esteemed photographer Sara Liberte shooting all the way.

That night Detroit bros and Twisted battled it out at the Spoke to see who could do a better burnout. Hank Young and Jay Hart joined the fun and filled the place up with smoke and Hank grabbed four gears…

That night was a total blowout at the Spoke and I ended up riding that SPS bobber back through thick-as-mud, fog. I left before I could head out to the Ratshole show but heard it was a V-8 build-off. What kind of bullshit is that? I am sure there were some cool bikes, but I doubt as many cool bikes as there were at the Willies show…Next year watch out, I heard it is going to get even more spread out.

Thanks again to Leroy-Thompson and Sucker Punch for hooking me up with scoots for the duration.

–Maxwell Smart

ROGUE ON THE DAYTONA MOTORCYCLE TASK FORCE–I have written numerous things about the Motorcycle Task Force and in myopinion they are a joke. They convince the state to send them tomotorcycle events around the country with tax payer money. Now of course they work undercover (haha) wearing plain clothes andpartying. Oh yeah, they do make a showing and go out in a groups to checknumbers and harass people.

I have had numerous people contact me with complaints about them. You may remember some of the reports I have sent you in the past. It appears they confiscate motorcycles and then try to keep them. I did have a run in with some of them a few years ago when I was workingfor Quantum. I was at Carl's Speed Shop with some of the company's bikeswhen one of the employees told me some one was outside touching mymotorcycle.

I went outside and asked the person what the Fuck they thought they wedoing. He identified himself as part of this task force and said he waschecking my motorcycle. I told him to check with his eyes and not move myoil lines without asking, as he might crack or make them leak. He said hewas checking the transmission numbers. I asked him if he was some kind of expert and he said he was. At that pointI told him he was stupid and did not know shit. I stated the motorcycle hada State Of Florida assembled out-of-parts tag on the frame and that all theparts on the bike had been checked and numbers verified by the State ofFlorida.

He then asked if I was a expert and after chuckling I said, “Obviously morethan you, as I have built numerous motorcycles for myself and even companieslike Quantum. I’m also one of the staff authorized to stamp numbers innew motorcycles.”

When I was finishing my shift, the same goon squad was comingdown the street, and when one of them went to check my bike, the cop I hadwords with earlier, told them not to go near it or me. Their success rate sucks. Every once in awhile they do recover a stolenmotorcycle but no where near the amount that are stolen each year. The moneythat is spent to fund this group is a joke and amounts to the gettingto go to Biker Events on Our Tax dollars.

This is an issue that state agency's where events are held are very capableof handling with out bringing in outsiders to vacation.

Check out this on my web sitehttp://www.bikerrogue.com/Articles/justice_gone_crazy/police_snatch-a-bike_crews.htm

While I was President of Connecticut Motorcycle Right Association I did filecharges against Connecticut State Trooper Bob Kenney for illegallyconfiscating motorcycles. He also tried to confiscate one of the Easyriders Puller Bikes from therodeo. Check with Leon Thatcher for that story.

The motorcycle people of this country should complain to their stateagency's about the waste of our tax dollars.

–ROGUE

FALSE STOLEN MORTORCYCLE NUMBERS FOR BIKE WEEK–Just on local TV station, 77 motorcycles stolen in Daytona this year 44 Motorcycles stolen in 2006 = Bike Thefts Up.

Said that law enforcement were planting custom motorcycles with GPS in hopes they would get stolen and then they could catch someone.

–Rogue

MORE ON STOLEN MOTORCYCLES–DAYTONA BEACH — This year's was a kinder, gentler Bike Week.Although there was plenty of the usual rowdiness, fewer people died during the 10-day rally that ended Sunday.And fewer of the pricey bikes that give the tourist mega-event its name were stolen.Daytona Beach police Chief Michael Chitwood said he made sure the word got out nationwide beforehand that he wasn't giving any warnings for “idiot biking.”

Chitwood said his police force focused on cracking down on bike thieves. Nightly between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., detectives in plain clothes patrolled parking lots.Fifteen motorcycles were stolen this year in Daytona Beach compared with 54 last year, Chitwood said. It's a successful initiative he said police launched last fall.

–from Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
www.bikerrogue.com

SMALLER CROWD VISITS A MORE SPREAD OUT BIKE WEEK– Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL – DAYTONA BEACH — Leather-clad bikers packed their saddlebags in the parking lot at Plaza Resort & Spa on Sunday morning while inside a petite blonde, wearing a teal sweatshirt and University of Kentucky Wildcat jogging shorts, waited in a check-in line.

As Spring Break gears up and Bike Week winds down, organizers, businessmen and departing bikers seemed to agree: This year' s Bike Week was smaller, more spread out and safer.

“The obvious thing — we have had fewer deaths than last year. While no deaths are acceptable, fewer is better,” said Kevin Kilian, vice president of events at The Chamber, Daytona Beach/Halifax Area. “There was less congestion because it's so spread out.”

No motorcycle fatalities were reported Sunday, letting this year's Bike Week-related death toll in Central Florida stand at seven. Five of those deaths occurred in Volusia County, and two were in Seminole County on Interstate 4 just over the Volusia line. No deaths were reported in Flagler County.

By contrast, a record 21 Bike Week-related deaths were recorded in 2006, with 16 occurring in Volusia and Flagler counties.

“There were positively fewer people,” said Carl Morrow, owner of Carl's Speed Shop in Holly Hill, who also kept a presence at his old location on Beach Street. “If we had 500,000 last year, we had 300,000 this year, and if you have 40 percent less people, you have 40 percent less business.”Steve Fritze, year-round manager at The Iron Horse Saloon in Ormond Beach, thought things were off, too. “It seemed like a little less people around, but we had a good week,” Fritze said.

–Daytona News Journal

–from Rogue

DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW HOW BIG THE CROWDS WERE?– DAYTONA BEACH — You might notice some extra people in town during the six-week special event period that shifts into high gear with this week´s run-up to Sunday´s Daytona 500.

Actually, you might notice lots of people. Everywhere. Sitting at traffic lights. Waiting in line at restaurants. Parking at the Volusia Mall and walking across International Speedway Boulevard to the Speedway. Riding their motorcycles. Standing beside their motorcycles. Looking at other people´s motorcycles. Cruising the beachside, big speakers booming.You probably have time to ponder, fingers drumming your steering wheel, just how many people are in town.

And those who could spend money to get a more accurate count don´t care.

Bike Week has become a regional – some say statewide – event, spread across at least seven Central Florida counties. High room rates and weeklong minimum-stay requirements in Daytona Beach drove some bikers to neighboring counties in search of cheaper stays. Some Orlando-area venues now compete for biker business.Jones estimated 200,000 were in Volusia County for the final weekend of last year´s Bike Week. Attendance at Black College Reunion fell to 65,000 last year after several years at around 100,000, Jones said. Visitors bureau researcher Evelyn Fine estimates Spring Break attendance will stay at 140,000 in coming years.

More or less.

Crowd estimates are an inexact science anywhere large numbers gather, and some stabs provoke controversy.The San Francisco Chronicle commissioned an independent study, using aerial photographs, of a 2003 anti-war protest that organizers said drew 200,000 to 250,000. The actual number, according to the paper´s study, was 65,000. Protest organizers called the study “flat wrong,” the paper said.More famously, the Nation of Islam said its Million Man March in 1995 exceeded a million marchers at the Mall in Washington, but the U.S. Park Service put the figure closer to 400,000

–from Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com

DAYTONA DOWN–For another year. The folks who went had a helluva time, no dodging heavy traffic. Although we didn’t make it, our banners went flying from party to party, thanks to the crew at 2Wheelers and Darcy Betlach. Watch for more reports as journalists all over the country sober up and start to remember what happened.

So we’ll see what happens next in this twisted world. Maybe local shows will grow and more intimate parties expand. Maybe Biketoberfest will flourish and Bike Week will wane. We’ll take another look at Laughin in April, the remainder of the Easyriders Show Tour for 2007, the Quick Throttle Expo or the Half Moon Concourse. More reports are due it. Hang on.

–Bandit

Marcus, who was btw the first European Biker-Build-Off Champion in history of Discovery-Channels Cult-TV Show, presented his brand new Bikes and a lot of new stuff. Kimi Räikkönens “Iceman”-Bike was also on display like the BBO winner bike “Mille Miglia”.

Marcus shipped the BBO bike especially for the Hardcore Day from his shop in Miami/Florida to the headquarter in Hockenheim/Germany.

Next year, when Marcus and WHC celebrates its 15th anniverssary the Hardcore Day 2008 will become a more bigger event.

Marcus plan a big bike show for everybody, a stunt show, a Moto Cross Freestyle Show and a lot more. Probably, especially for the 15th anniverssary the event will take place the first time in history in one of the summer months, July or August.

To keep yourself updated check out www.walz-hardcore-cycles.com.

With so many reports on charity events and rides from around the country, it's refreshing to see when one of our own is recognized and honored for service to our country and to the motorcycle community.

The appreciation banquet honoring Senator Dave Zien surpassed all expectations and was a huge success. Attorney Michael Hupy, of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. opened the program by welcoming the many guests and introducing some special guests in the audience. The sold out crowd of 180 guests included a presidential candidate and former governor, Tommy Thompson, a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, Dave Prosser, and a Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient, Gary Wetzel.

People from 12 states gathered to honor the lifetime achievements of Dave Zien, on behalf of motorcyclists, veterans and gun enthusiasts.

Who is Dave Zien, and why are so many coming to thank him? Dave was president of the Free Riders MC, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. His club was one of many charter member clubs working with rights organizations to overthrow the helmet law in Wisconsin. His lust for the political process found him running for the State Assembly in 1988, ten years after the repeal of the helmet law, and he has served as a legislator until his recent re-election defeat this past November. Along with many other Republicans, he was caught up in a movement for change which benefited democratic contenders.

While in office, Zien was elected to the State Senate and rose to President Pro Tempore. As a member of senate leadership, he was able to move many motorcycle bills through committee and on to a favorable vote. In fact, he authored every piece of motorcycle legislation in Wisconsin since 1988.

ABATE of Wisconsin recognized Zien for being a champion of motorcycle rights for passing bills including confiscation remedies, angle parking issues and biker's rights and safety issues. Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, was joined by Vice President of Government Affairs, Jeff Hennie, in presenting Zien with a plaque on behalf of the positive legislative actions he promoted, the first time ever a state legislator was so honored. Previously, this award only went to federal legislators. AMA Vice President of Government Relations, Ed Moreland, presented Zien with a beautiful sculpture in recognition of his years of service promoting motorcycling as a way of life. There were accolades from NCOM, Idaho Bike Pac, ABATE of Michigan, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Kishwaukee Chapter and the Iron Butt Association.

Wayne Curtin and Steve Phillips of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company spoke of Zien's championing of Harley-Davidson's mystique, heritage and charisma. Curtin worked on legislative issues with Zien and Phillips is Vice President of Quality Reliability and Technical Support, something Zien has needed over the years on his 886,570 mile motorcycle. In fact, he's approaching the 1.96 million total miles mark. He's ridden 31,111 miles in 31 days, a record, and in 2003 logged 113, 800 miles. He's a rider, no doubt about that.

There were some solemn moments in the program as it dealt with veteran's issues and the sacrifice's some have made for this country. Wisconsin Secretary of Veteran's Affairs, John Scocos, complimented Zien on his military service in Vietnam and his efforts to support veterans of all wars. Pam West, Director of the Museum Resource Center for the National Parks Service spoke about Zien's dedication and perseverance in arranging to exhibit a Vietnam era, chopper style motorcycle, at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum during Bike Week. This was the largest object ever left at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Zien and his motorcycle with American and Gadsen flags flowing freely in the wind are legendary. He rides all year around, and has traveled from Seattle back to Wisconsin for a legislative vote, only to turn around and begin a ride back to San Diego for a conference, tattered flags waving and acknowledging all that gazed upon him wondering who this biker in a leather duster, no hat, was.

He championed biker's rights and veteran's rights for years. He is a strong proponent of 2nd Amendment protections and authored a concealed carry bill that passed both houses, only to be vetoed by the governor of Wisconsin, Jim Doyle. He will be deeply missed by many groups who value the Constitution and state sovereignty.

The outpouring of support at his appreciation banquet speaks directly to the respect the motorcycle community has for Dave Zien. Wherever he goes from here, we know he will be successful and that motorcycling will somehow be involved. For now, stand down Marine, and best wishes for whatever the future holds.

NEW BIKES DOMINATE ANOTHER SUCCESS STORY FOR BIKESHOWS EUROPE– Bikeshows Europe have started the new year on full throttle after heralding the 13th annual National Motorcycle Show a great success. More than 16,000 visitors packed the G-Mex Centre in Manchester over three days, for what is the first in a long season of adrenaline-fuelled consumer shows for all manner of biking enthusiast.

Based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, event organizers Bikeshows Europe were delighted not just with the turnout, but also with the number of new bikes unveiled at the 2007 show, as event director Howard Cartledge explains:

“Visitor levels have been consistent since we acquired the show in 2003, but we are just as delighted that so many new bikes were on show. Benelli made their UK unveiling of both the bigger Tornado and the all-new Tre-K 1130cc at Manchester and Italsport from Bury displayed the new Ducati 1098 to coincide with a nationwide dealer launch.

“Colin Appleyard also debuted two new Harley trikes and Manchester firm Boom Trikes wowed the crowds with the stunning Swiss-built GG Quad. It is good to know that it doesn't all have to happen at the NEC and this has been a quite prestigious leap forward for us as an organizer of smaller, but very popular regional shows.”

Howard looked to the future and said; “We will keep the recipe the same by continuing with the indoor stunt arena, outdoor stunt shows, motorcycle dealer and trade stands, because visitors enjoy the variety; although a few of the ingredients will change to keep it fresh.

”Some exhibitors did suggest that sales were slightly down on the previous year, but put this down to a time of high borrowing where people are starting to feel the pinch. Having said this, enquiries about new bikes and touring holidays were significantly better and this suggests an optimistic outlook for the biking calendar.”

The next confirmed Bikeshows Europe events will be the South West Motorcycle Show in Exeter on August bank holiday and the North West Motorcycle Extravaganza at Haydock Park on September 22nd and 23rd. The company is yet to finalise details of other motorcycling events for this summer.

More information can be viewed at www.bikeshowseurope.com

Like clockwork every January, Easyriders kick starts their show series, sponsored by Bikernet.com, in Pomona Ca. Now I've been intothe bike scene for along time, but somehow never made it to this show. It was always something. If not theflu, the bike was broke, I was broke, or I just plain forgot. This year would be different. Bandit would surelyremind me, plus I hadn't contracted any of the usual flu bugs spreading over the land during the holidays.

Friday the crack of noon, the phone rings, waking me from a groggy stupor. I stumble for the phone and try toanswer it, as if I'd been awake for hours. SInce I'm kind of a reclusive artist, shut-in type and I don't have caller ID,I'm always wary whenever the phone rings. I figure it's either the old lady checkin up on me or somebody wantingme to do something. As cheerful as possible I say, “Yellow?”

A voice barks back, “Wake up and get your lazy ass overhere and give me a hand with these goddamn bikes. “It's Bandit and he's in a foul mood. I began to recall that I'dagreed to a few days back, to lend him a hand. He needed help loading the Shrunken FXR and Salt Shaker for the showand sure enough, I forgot. The rest of the Bikernet staff was either hung over or out goofing off. He was pissed.

That damn Code of the West. When you ride a ratty old pan, you can't help but call for help now and then, but I hadcalled Bandit too often lately, so I owed him. I said, “All right, stop yer yelling, I'll be there as fast as I can.”

When I show up he says, “We’re burnin’ daylight.” I told him I needed to grab a bite before I left, and then the old Pan just didn't want to start, how I stopped for gas, and that traffic had been such a bitch. He then scowled, “yeah right.”

I figured it was cool. I mean no big deal, we'll load 'em up drop 'em off and check out the scene. How bad could it be?Check out the bikes, scope out the babes, BS with the bros, plus we could throw back a few cold ones to boot.That's what I thought anyway.

So after an an hour's drive of him lecturing me about what a no good forgetful low life unreliable slacker I am, we get thereand unload. Piece of cake, but where's all the bikes, babes and beer? Seems we got there on the early side and therewasn't a whole lot going on, plus I had mistakenly thought the show started on Friday. As it was, most folks weren'tcoming to set up till the late afternoon.

I thought I could still salvage the day and told him, “let's blow this joint.” and then added, “too bad your bikes are a bit dustyfor the show.” As I headed for the truck, the big guy grabs and spins me by the shoulder looks down at me with an evil eyeand says, “Hold on partner, just where the fuck do yo think your going? Why in the hell did you think I brought your sorryass along?” I've got a big duffle bag behind the seat full of rags and polish and you've got those scrawny little girlie handsperfect for getting in the nooks crannies.”

Like the terminator, He says, “I'll be back.” After several hours of polishing and grumbling, I notice his absence. So I go to lookfor him so we can split. I got to say, that building at the fairgrounds is a big mother. As I make my way towards the far end, I canhear the echo of a group of people (mostly chicks), laughing and talking.

I walk up to Bandit who has several chicks on both sidesof him like big titted bookends, he says, “Ya done? Have a beer.” Well there was a cooler, but it was empty. When I tell himhe says, “That’s too bad little buddy, we may as well leave before traffic gets bad.” So we split.

On the way home he explains how he can't go to the show on Saturday but wants me to come back on Sunday so I can help load thebikes again. For some reason, I'm in a rare optimistic mood, and figure it's cool. This time the show will be on and at least there will be bikes see and who knows what else.

Sunday, I get to the headquarters kind of late but it was cool as the big guy was still working on the Sunday Post. I got nervous,as It started to look like we wouldn’t get to the fairgrounds till about 3:30 p.m. and the show would close at 5:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, we spot Paul Cox heading out with the Rat Fink and Brooklyn Beatnik bikes. I thought, “fuck!, people are all readypacking up.” We meet and greet with him for a few minutes and then head on in.

Once inside, everything seemed cool. There were still lots of bikes and the winners had not been announced yet. As I turned to checkout a scooter, Bandit yells, “Well what the fuck you think your doing now?”

”Checkin’ shit out”, I said.

He then pushed a camera inmy chest and said, “Here, I want you to take pictures of all the bikes that you think I might want to feature, and be sure to pick upthe business cards so I can contact them, make it snappy dammit, you only got about an hour!” There was 150 bikes in the show,so I ran off as fast as I could looking, shooting and grabbing.

When I finally looped back, there stood Bandit, next to his bikes with a big devilish grin having a beer yakin with those chicks again.Damn!

He then said, “Time to load up, let’s hit it.”

Bitchin’, just bitchin. I better ride to Sacramento for the next show, so I can relax.

–Chris Kallas

BEST OF SHOW SPECTATOR CLASS

1.John Esposito-Intense CreationsSan Bernardino, Calif.2006 Special Construction “Woody” Softail
2.Stones Custom ChoppersHenderson, Nevada2006 Vegas 100th Chopper
3.Joey ZwackLa Habra, Calif.2005 H-D Special Construction

Antique/Old School
1.John FineganWinnetka, Calif.2006 Chopper
2.Glenn & Darla HansonWest Hills, Calif.1960 H-D Panhead Chopper
3.Scooter TrampsVictorville, Calif.2005 Bobber

Specialty
1.Kenny Renfroe/Intense CreationsSan Bernardino, Calif.Multi-Year Rigid Shovel
2.Biker’s AlleyRiverside, Calif.2007 Custom Trike
3.Lee BerczelCorona, Calif.1999 Kawasaki Drifter

Modified Stock
1.Danny BogartCorona, Calif.2004 H-D Springer Softail
2.Barry BrownLemon Grove, Calif.2003 H-D Road King
3.Richie VallesBurbank, Calif.2005 H-D Softail

Street Custom
1.Sam BaldiCherry Valley, Calif.2003 Spec. Const. Chopper
2.Michael ToupinLa Habra, Calif.2006 Spec. Const.
3.Biker’s AlleyRiverside, Calif.2003 Roadkill Softail

Radical
1.Ray FisherSan Bernardino, Calif.2006 Intense Creations Rigid
2.Jimmy TodorovitchBeaumont, Calif.2006 Dirty Down Custom
3.Rick Kappe/Nothing But CustomsPhoenix, Ariz.2005 Radical Pro Street

JUDGED CLASS BEST OF SHOW

1.Trevelen/Super Co. CustomsLos Angeles, Calif.1950 Indian Flathead
2.Scott Long/Central Coast CyclesSanta Cruz, Calif.2006 Rigid Shovel
3.Bob CarrilloPacoima, Calif.1948 Harley Rigid Flathead

Editor's Choice Award
Jim MaxwellPhoenix, Ariz.2007 Paul Yaffe Chopper
Best DisplayGeorge MirzoianSan Fernando, Calif. 2006 Bobber

Best Radical Class
1.Viking Motorcycle Co.Upland, Calif.2006 Spec. Const. VTX
2.Eightball Rods & ChoppersPlacentia, Calif.1947 Rigid Knuckle Chopper
3.John FehrenzLas Vegas, Nev.2006 Dynamic Choppers Curves

Best Street Class
1.Tom FosterLos Angeles, Calif.2006 Landshark Rigid
2.Terry MarinoHesperia, Calif.2006 Spec. Const. Rigid Shovel
3.D&C CustomsLaVerne, Calif.2007 Harley Rigid Pan/Shovel

Best Specialty Class
1.Brandon HolsteinLong Beach, Calif.2006 Custom Panhead
2.Rick BrayLemoore, Calif.2006 S.I.K. Sore Ass
3.Jason WilsonGlendora, Calif.1976 Harley Sportster

Best Antique/Old School Class
1.Andy IannaconeOxnard, Calif.1938 Harley Knucklehead
2.Andy IannaconeOxnard, Calif.1937 Harley Flathead
3.Danny DrakeValencia, Calif.1967 Harley Electraglide

Best Modified Stock Class
1.Tony ParkerAlta Loma, Calif.2006 Harley Road King
2.Road Dog CustomsSanta Fe Springs, Calif.1981 Harley FLH Shovelhead
3.Road Dog CustomsSanta Fe Springs, Calif.1978 Harley FLH Shovelhead

Pomona, Calif. PRO CLASS FINALISTS:

(All Pro Class Winners take home trophy from show, and are invited to compete with their winning bike in Kansas City, MO at the Invitational Bike Show on May 5, 2005. Top 6 bikes from the Kansas City Pro Class Finals, will be invited to be a 2008 Easyriders Centerfold Tour Master Builder.)

Wayne Barretto/Bad Island ToyzLa Habra, Calif.Bad Island Custom
Paul Stewart/Dynamic ChoppersLas Vegas, Nev.Dynamic Choppers Ruthless 360
Trevelen/Super Co. CustomsLos Angeles, Calif.Rigid Knuckle

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