Hey,
Next week we fly to Cinci for the Easyriders V-Twin Dealer show. It should be a blast. We will have the opportunity to see the bros.
Here’s the to-do list before heading to Ohio:
Launch two new Bikernet Sites: Bikernet Trikes and Bikernet Baggers.
Refine the header page, write the text
Rearrange the content from Trike Riders Now web site
Prepare a list of questions for a meeting with our Web Master in Cinci
Refine and print up our Bonneville plan for Cinci
Launch the Bonneville Sponsorship Program on Bikernet, so hopefully we can afford to go.
Finalize our Sturgis Lot Logo
Finalize our Sturgis program for Cinci
Print up our ad program for Cinci to share the new family of sites
Work up 75 Bikernet care packages
Wire Frank’s bike
Get it running.
Find a Battery for a ’98 Buell Cyclone
How am I doing? Hang on. Let’s hit the news:
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY HISTORY DEPARTMENT SEMINAR–In the late 1700’s, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The ‘head of the household’ always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor.
Occasionally a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the ‘chair man.’
Today in business, we use the expression or title ‘Chairman’ or ‘Chairman of the Board.’
–Sam Burns
SPEAKING OF HISTORY–Any chance you could ID the bike in the attachment for me? I am going to use the illustration of it and all the cars from the 1st salt race in 1914 in my updated 100th anniversary book on Bonneville and am trying to nail every detail correctly.
The book will be at least three times the size of the original and this time published by the University of Utah press giving it a scholastic pedigree that allows it to be used in education!
–Landspeed Louise
We figured it was a 1914 F, 8 horsepower, twin cylinder H-D with a chain drive and two-speed transmission. These bikes were equipped with 28-by 3-inch wheels and tires, magneto ignition, clutch, full-floating seat, luggage carrier and foot boards. These bikes were sold at the time for between $245 and $285. –Wilburn Roach
TERRY THE TRAMP REVIEW–It took big balls to write a book so obviously unconcerned with what the cops would think. Also, the style is really fucking good. It’s hard to put it down. As soon as I get back home I’m going to read it some more.
— John Gilbert
READER REVIEWS BAKER TECH ARTICLE– I put a Builders Kit in my ’03 Road King Classic. Your instructions are very precise, and installation was probably the easiest of any installation of any equipment I have experienced with this bike.
The DD6 is a great assembly. I’ll be putting one in my Fatboy this month.
NY ULTIMATE BUILDER SHOW Results–
Performance Custom
Roman Levin builds highly detailed street fighters that are extremely light and powerful. His personal motorcycle, FOH Café, took first in the Performance Custom class. The bike started out with a 2002 v-twin Suzuki 998cc engine on his hand built jig. He then fabricated the frame and added a Triumph-based single-sided swing arm. The tank and tail section is made from carbon fiber and then painted so that panels of the flawless carbon can be seen.
MOD Harley
The AMD World Championship alums are unstoppable as last year’s second place finisher, Steven Iacona’s Challenger, took first place in the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show MOD Harley class. His bike is built off a 1996 XL and sports a Springer front end with Invader wheels front and back.
Steve hand formed the fuel tank, rear fender tail section, oil tank, exhaust pipes, handle bars and mounts, rearsets, headlight number plate, seat suspension, tail light, battery box, steering damper mounts and motor mounts.
The ignition coils are located near battery box along with all electrical connections. Brake and oil lines are hand formed stainless steel. Oil cooler has been mounted behind front number plate. The frame has been converted to a hardtail. Engine rebuilt using Buell heads and cylinders, dual 30mm Mikuni carburetors, Stainless steel hardware has been powdercoated.
FreeStyle Class
Copper Mike Cole of Gravesend Cycles brought his latest piece of rolling art called Steampunk to the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show and took 1st place in the ultra-competitive FreeStyle class. The 1973 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead features a rebuilt engine with engraved heads and 10:1 compression.
The Copper-one re-purposed numerous antique gauges and parts and rebuilt them into functional pieces. He built a hand clutch with an old Harley mouse trap. The bike is fabricated from equal parts copper and brass.
The floor boards come from old fire extinguishers and the air cleaner is a brass box with a welded –in trumpet horn. Head light and taillight are sourced from a submarine. He also fabricated an analog GPS—a retooled dash mounted compass. The saddlebag is sourced from a leather Russian ammunition bag.
Retro Mod
Fred Montalto rolled Spitshine into the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show and took 1st place in Retro Mod with his 1960 H-D Panhead. It sports a Harley 1200cc mil in a custom bobber frame with a pin-up girl integrated into the tank. Paint was handled by Hi-Tech Auto Care, Inc.
FreeStyle
1 – Copper Mike Cole, Gravesend Cycles – Steampunk, 2011 Gravesend Cycles
2 – Stu Speigal, Stu’s Auto – 1989 Custom Chopper
3 – George Stinsman, Chaos Cycles – Model “33”, 2011 Chaos Cycle
Mod Harley
1 – Steve Iacona, Iacona Custom Cycles – Challenger, 1996 H-D XL
2 – Ron Cirocco, Thundercycle – thunder Bagger, 2008 H-D Street Glide
3 – Eric Schoder, Tribal Iron Choppers – Facet, 05 Buell SB12R
Performance Custom
1 – Roman Levin, Full of Hate– FOH Café, 2002 Suzuki
2 – GIO, Blacksmith Motoring Co. – El Patron, 2003 Suzuki Volusia
3 – Harold Bracero – Sephira, 2008 Hayabusa
Retro Mod
1 – Fred Montalto – Spitshine – 1960 H-D Panhead
2 – Dennis Harold, TT Cycles – 1970 Triumph T120R
3 – Steve Baufeder, TT Cycles – Tri Flyer, 1970 Triumph Tr6R
SAFERMOTO.COM DEMOS INNOVATIVE AIRBAG GEAR AT CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW–
Need to watch out some safety nanny does not try making a law about wearing one of these mandatory.–Rogue
Fueled by higher gas prices and longer commutes, motorcycle popularity continues to increase, along with awareness of safety, according to Alan Cunningham, CEO of SaferMoto.com, distributor of an innovative line of lightweight inflatable vests and jackets using protective airbag technology.
SaferMoto’s latest line of highly protective, lightweight and comfortable gear will be demonstrated for motorcycle enthusiasts and dealers in booth 1236 at the International Motorcycle Show, Friday through Sunday, January 27-29, at the I-X Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland.
Similar to an airbag, SaferMoto.com vests and jackets deploy in less than a quarter of a second. A tether cord connects the vest or jacket to the motorcycle, and inflation from a compact replaceable CO2 cartridge is triggered instantly when the rider falls.
Airbag-equipped apparel now is used in more than 30 countries worldwide and has been standard equipment for law enforcement departments including the Tokyo Police. Riders who’ve experienced an accident wearing a SaferMoto.com vest or jacket rave about the level of protection offered by the products. Professional motorcycle racer Justin Mastalka, 39, of Fernley, Nevada, was quoted in a 2011 USA Today article as saying, “Not only did it deploy like it was supposed to, but my helmet never touched the asphalt.” He credits the SaferMoto.com airbag with preventing him from suffering his eleventh concussion in a recent accident.
SaferMoto.com airbag-equipped jackets and vests for all ages are available online and at select west coast motorcycle events and retailers including Big Valley Honda in Reno and Honda Suzuki of Salt Lake.
SaferMoto.com will hold hourly demonstrations of its inflatable vests and jackets in action in booth 1236 at the Cleveland International Motorcycle Show. Show hours are 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, January 27; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, January 28 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, January 29. The show is open to the public with a $15 admission for adults, $6 for children 6 to 11 and children five and younger free with adult admission.
— from Rogue
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER OF 5-BALL RACING TEAM--I’m up for a blast, and a good time, and for setting some land speed records. I know I am very capable of doing so. I am very honored that you are giving me consideration. Not tryin to suck any dick here, just speakin’ from the heart, out of respect from one racer to another.
BTW, happy chinese new year to you and your lady. It’s the year of the water dragon. Dragon is supposed to bring luck to those born year of the rat.
–Tobey
As it turns out that Bastard Bandit was born in 1948, the year of the Rat, in Chinese lore. He’s had enough breaks, he doesn’t need any this year.–Renegade
REGARDING NEW HAMPSHIRE NOISE ISSUES–Makes me sick at some level to see this. I have a long time project bike that has taken three years to birth. It’s not quiet, but not as loud as my buddy’s straight-pipe Shovelhead.
My belt drive is louder than the exhaust, plus the gear drive cams and gear drive supercharger. What’s a guy to do anymore. I implore my friends to tone it down in town and neighborhoods, but some never learn.
Keep up the great work on legislative stuff, and the best biker site on the net. Shoot, they might come get us just for talking like this someday?????
–Michael
DID YOU SEE TONYA WATTS AND HER SONG “ALABAMA CRIMSON” FEATURED IN THE MOVIE BLOODWORTH– starring Val Kilmer, Kris Kristofferson and Dwight Yoakum? Did you see her National USA GOLD Cigarette ad in Rolling Stone, Maxim, etc…
Tonya Watts writes and sings proud in a strong dark yet uplifting country noir southern rock power anthem that tells the true story of a hometown murder that helped her realize “no matter where you go” your home runs deep in your soul”…and that’s where you find your strength to make it though tragedy and hard times. With a band that rocks hard, and Tonya’s brand of truth that she still wears on her sleeve, “Lonesome Bend Road” will empower and give you pride in where you’re from… no matter where that may be.
“Lonesome Bend Road” written and produced by Tonya Watts featuring Albert Simpson
Lonesome Bend Road written in honor of my brother in Christ… I love you Joey!
Joey Lyn Alford RIP
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20101229/NEWS/101229847
ZIPPER IN A TIGHT SPOT– In a crowded city at a busy bus stop, a woman who was
waiting for a bus was wearing a tight leather skirt. As the bus stopped and it was her turn to get on, she became aware that her skirt was too tight to allow her leg to come up to the height of the first step of the bus.
Slightly embarrassed and with a quick smile to the bus driver, she reached behind her to unzip her skirt a little, thinking that this would give her enough slack to raise her leg.
Again, she tried to make the step only to discover she still couldn’t. So, a little more embarrassed, she once again reached behind her to unzip her skirt a little more.
For the second time, attempted the step, and, once again, much to her chagrin, she
could not raise her leg.
With little smile to the driver, she again reached behind to unzip a little more and again was unable to make the step. About this time, a large Texan who was standing behind her
picked her up easily by the waist and placed her gently on the step of the bus.
She went ballistic and turned to the would-be Samaritan and screeched, “How dare you touch my body! I don’t even know who you are!’
The Texan smiled and drawled, “Well, ma’am, normally I would agree with you, but after you unzipped my fly three times, I kinda figured we was friends.”
–Okhamster
HARLEY-DAVIDSON EARNINGS, RETAIL MOTORCYCLE SALES SHOW CONTINUED STRENGTH– Worldwide Retail New Motorcycle Sales Climb 10.9 Percent in Fourth Quarter and 5.9 Percent for the Full Year
Full-Year Earnings Double on Motorcycle Shipment Growth, Improved Motorcycle Operating Margin and Financial Services Performance.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24, 2012 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) reported a strong finish to 2011, with improved fourth-quarter performance capping a year of earnings and dealer retail sales growth.
Income from continuing operations was $54.6 million, or $0.24 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to a loss of $42.1 million, or $0.18 per share from continuing operations in the year-ago quarter. For the full year 2011, income from continuing operations more than doubled to $548.1 million, or $2.33 per share, compared to income of $259.7 million, or $1.11 per share, from continuing operations in 2010.
Retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 10.9 percent worldwide in the fourth quarter compared to the prior-year period, including an 11.8 percent increase in the U.S. For the full year 2011, new Harley-Davidson motorcycle retail sales rose 5.9 percent worldwide and 5.8 percent in the U.S.
On a segment basis, full-year operating income from Motorcycles and Related Products grew 48.2 percent on higher shipment volume and operating margin improvement, while operating income from Financial Services grew 47.8 percent on continued improvement in credit performance, compared to 2010.
“Our improved performance in 2011 is the result of the tremendous efforts of all of our employees, dealers and suppliers,” said Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
“Harley-Davidson is all about fulfilling dreams through remarkable motorcycles and extraordinary customer experiences. In 2011 we made strong progress at transforming our business to be more agile and effective than ever at exceeding customer expectations,” Wandell said. “The changes underway across the organization will enable Harley-Davidson to be world class and customer led like never before, with shorter product development lead times, flexible manufacturing and an unmatched premium retail experience.
“At retail, we believe the solid improvement in new Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales reflects the strong appeal of our product lineup to a diverse customer base and the great efforts of our dealers, combined with results from our investments in growth opportunities across all regions and improved consumer confidence in the U.S. While we are encouraged by the retail sales trend, we continue to keep a close watch on the marketplace and remain cautious in our expectations for 2012,” Wandell said.
Guidance
Harley-Davidson expects to ship 240,000 to 245,000 motorcycles to dealers and distributors worldwide in 2012, a three-to five-percent increase compared to 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, the Company expects to ship 58,000 to 63,000 motorcycles.
For the full year, Harley-Davidson expects gross margin to be between 34.75 percent and 35.75 percent. The Company expects capital expenditures of between $190 million and $210 million in 2012, which includes approximately $25 million to support restructuring activities.
Restructuring Update
In 2011, Harley-Davidson realized cumulative savings from restructuring activities initiated since early 2009 of $217 million, in line with company estimates of $210 million to $230 million. Upon completion, Harley-Davidson continues to expect restructuring activities to generate annual ongoing savings of $315 million to $335 million, beginning in 2014. For the full year 2011, Harley-Davidson incurred one-time restructuring costs of $68.0 million. The Company now expects all restructuring activities initiated since 2009 to result in one-time overall costs of $500 million to $520 million through 2013, including $50 million to $60 million in 2012, a $5 million reduction to the range previously provided.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT VOCABULARY LESSON–
educe ih-DOOS, verb:
1. To draw forth or bring out, as something potential or latent.
2. To infer or deduce.
Forty or fifty minutes of vigorous and unslackened analytic thought bestowed upon one of them usually suffices to educe from it all there is to educe, its general solution…
— Edited by Umberto Eco and Thomas A. Sebeok, The Sign of Three: Dupin, Holmes, Peirce
If, after this, you can possibly want any further aid towards knowing what Sir Lionel was, we can tell you, that in his soul “the scientific combinations of thought could educe no fuller harmonies of the good and the true, than lay in the primaeval pulses which floated as an atmosphere around it!”…
— George Eliot, Middlemarch
Related to educate, educe is derived from the Latin roots ex- meaning “out” and ducere meaning “to lead.” Shakespeare was the first writer to use it in the sense of “to provide schooling” in Loves Labours Lost.
SUPREME COURT RULING– CNN: The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for a drug suspect who had an electronic tracking device attached to his car by police, who did not first obtain an extended warrant.
The justices on Monday said secretly placing the device and monitoring the man’s movements for several weeks constituted a government “search,” and therefore the man’s constitutional rights were violated.
–from Rogue,
NEW BIKE FROM BEN JORDON–Check the Ben Jordon feature on the home page (photo above). Here’s another one of his sharp creations displayed at the ER show in Charlotte, N.C.
You may see it featured on Bikernet in the future.
SWINGARM FRAME FOR ROAD KINGS– As the world’s oldest and largest custom and reproduction frame manufacturer it’s no surprise when Paughco announces the release of something special. Take for example their new SWINGARM FRAME for ROAD KINGS.
That’s right, what you see here is a unique chassis that is a perfect replacement for stock 1998 and up FLT frames. The Paughco FLT chassis comes with 28° rake and accepts Twin Cam 88 and Evolution engines with matching touring model transmissions. It is also designed to accept all the stock factory sheet metal, fork assembly, rear suspension and other hardware.
Pricing for the Paughco FLT frames is set at just $2095.95. For complete details call 775-246-5738 or visit them on the Web at www.paughco.com
Choppers rarely break any new ground, but they make up for it in the attention to detail – or lack there of. Choppers are bare bones, with small tanks and long front ends. I’ve seen low buck scratch builds with questionable welds that draw as much attention as $100g+ high-end choppers from the world’s top builders. Build what you want with what you can.
In this particular thread the kid didn’t have the tools to bend pipe. Buying a kit is no different then slipping his buddy a couple of bucks to bend some pipe in his garage. The outcome is the same; someone is getting his hands dirty doing something he loves. End of story.
-bad Uncle Monkey
BIKERNET’S INDIA CORRESPONDENT INVESTIGATES H-D–
I will be meeting the local HOG group and the Sales Manager in Mumbai tomorrow. There is a Republic Day rally tomorrow and I will be able to do a one-to-one interview and write an article for you on H-D success in India.
If they share a sales figure I will mention it, most likely if they are proud of their growth they will share the numbers.
http://www.harley-davidson.in/
The Head of H-D India is an ex-Marine American of Indian origin. He served under George W Bush as Senior Executive and in the Department of State as well. I will ask about his initiatives in Indian market as well.
— Ujjwal Dey
DR. HAMSTER’S QUOTE OF THE DAY– Just came across a quote that I have heard in the past.
I have always liked it and thought I would share it with your readers:
You’ve heard it said countless times that simply thinking positive thoughts isn’t enough. Rather then argue that point I refer to the wise words that say:
“Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.”
In other words, even if it only helps a little — Those who strive to put positive thinking
to work in their lives are better off then those who don’t.
–Dr. Christian Reichardt
Better known as Dr. Hamster
FROM THE CODE OF THE WEST TESTING LAB–What is really man’s best friend. Reality? WOMEN A real woman is a man’s best friend.
She will never stand him up and never let him down.
She will reassure him when he feels insecure and comfort him after a bad day.
She will inspire him to do things he never thought he could do; to live without fear and forget regret.
She will enable him to express his deepest emotions and give in to his most intimate desires.
She will make sure he always feels as though he’s the most handsome man in the room and will enable him to be the most confident, sexy, seductive and invincible… No wait…Sorry.
I’m thinking of Whiskey. It’s whiskey that does all that shit.
Never mind.
–Jim Waggaman
GET YOUR JAGG OIL COOLER FROM BIKER’S CHOICE–NEW this year, oil coolers from JAGG. Cooler oil means a better and smoother running scooter.
Installation Time Measured in Minutes, Extra Riding Time Measured in Years.
The multi-pass oil flow configuration insures the oil’s utilization of the entire oil cooler and the specially designed turbulators in each oil passageway gently stir oil, exposing it to more critical heat dissipation surface area. Highly concentrated mini-louvered air fans allow maximum heat transfer keeping your oil and engine cooler.
They’re available in Vertical Mount and Horizontal Mount. For more information, application guide or to look at the assortment of coolers we have offered, visit www.bikerschoice.com or your local Biker’s Choice Dealer.
Happy Riding!
–Carmen
NOTES FROM STUDENTS AT THE BIKERNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL–These are the most vocabulary-advanced writers and spellers in the world for their ages.
1) – This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight testicles. (Kelly, age 6)
2) – Oysters’ balls are called pearls. (Jerry, age 6)
3) – If you are surrounded by ocean, you are an island. If you don’t have ocean all round you, you are incontinent. (age 7)
4) – Sharks are ugly and mean, and have big teeth, just like Emily Richardson. She’s not my friend any more. (Kylie, age 6)
5) – A dolphin breaths through an asshole on the top of its head.. (Billy, age 8)
6) – My uncle goes out in his boat with 2 other men and a woman and pots and comes back with crabs. (Millie, age 6)
7) – When ships had sails, they used to use the trade winds to cross the ocean. Sometimes when the wind didn’t blow the sailors would whistle to make the wind come. My brother said they would have been better off eating beans. (William, age 7)
8) – My dad was a sailor on the ocean He knows all about the ocean.
What he doesn’t know is why he quit being a sailor and married my mom.
(James, age 7)
–Keith Wahl
BIKERNET REVIEW FROM SOUTH DAKOTA–Just in case nobody has said this; Bikernet.com is in my opinion the most dynamic, pertinent, colorful, exciting, entertaining, habit forming, bikers gotta love it, website I have ever had the pleasure of visiting! Sincerely, I love it…. I will be visiting more frequently, duck your head!
Now if you could only serve a good Chile Relleno. We ain’t got that stuff here, not enough “genuine” Mexicans. Oh sure, we got white people Mexican food, but even my dog Boris won’t eat it. He went to work with me in Whittier, California, every day for 11 years. He knows how genuine Mexicanfood should taste and smell…….he loves Jalapenos. Not the super hot units….the medium.
Man I love the art work on Bikernet.com, even the ads are like art! Home run over the focking wall!
–Buck Lovell
Lovell Photography
www.lovellphoto.com
P.O. Box 276
Sturgis, SD 57785
SPEAKING OF THE BADLANDS– Between 1887 and 1892, John C.H. Grabill sent 188 photographs to the Library of Congress for copyright protection. Grabill is known as a western photographer, documenting many aspects of frontier life — hunting, mining, western town landscapes and white settlers’ relationships with Native Americans. Most of his work is centered on Deadwood in the late 1880s and 1890s. He is most often cited for his photographs in the aftermath of the Wounded Knee Massacre on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2011/02/23/from-the-archive-frontier-life-in-the-west/2713/
–from Buckshot
UK affiliate CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW AT BEAULIEU event for the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building COMING–The Custom Motorcycle Show which is to be staged at Beaulieu, home of the (UK) National Motor Museum (from 16-17 June), is gathering great momentum as a host of premier custom bike dealers, after-market parts distributors and traders book their pitches.
The organisers are also delighted to announce that there will be lots of feature side shows including a fantastic collection of flat-trackers and cafe racers on the RedMax Speedshop stand, stacks of fabulous custom bikes for sale and dozens of trade stands to drool over!
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This year the Show is expecting over 70 custom bikes to enter the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building and once again
The Custom Motorcycle Show is at Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum from 16-17th June 2012.
Open from 10am – 5pm both days.
For more information please visit http://www.thecustomshow.com/
VIRGINIA MIGHT OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE CHECKPOINTS–
Wouldn’t it be nice to see other states ratify something along this line?
Motorcycle riders sometimes draw special attention from the law enforcement community, and they’re fighting back.
Last spring, for instance, in connection with the annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic, city police set up a motorcycles-only checkpoint that resulted in some riders being ticketed for such offenses as wearing improper helmets, according to Matt Danielson, counsel to the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists.
The police dispute Danielson’s account of the roadblock.
Arlington County police conducted a similar operation last year targeting the annual Rolling Thunder ride to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, Danielson said.
It may not happen again.
Legislation moving through the Virginia House of Delegates at the bikers’ behest would make motorcycles-only checkpoints illegal. The measure, HB187 , submitted by Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah County, was approved unanimously Wednesday morning by a House subcommittee.
“We’re not opposed to checkpoints. They’re a useful public safety tool,” Danielson said. “We just don’t want to be singled out.”
Officer Jimmy Barnes, a Virginia Beach police spokesman, denied that motorcyclists were singled out during last year’s rally.
“We did have a checkpoint, but every car was stopped, not just motorcycles,” he said. “We don’t do that. That’s not our practice, and we will never do that.”
He was unable to provide a breakdown of how many tickets were issued to motorcyclists and car drivers.
By Bill Sizemore
THE VIRGINIA PILOT
–from Rogue
I say we ban all checkpoints, except at borders.–Renegade
The most impressive response so far is—-“NO DEAD WOOD HERE”–
Brought a smile to my face-Thanks Paul
Lucas Oil and Tin Lizzies Casino in Deadwood are partnering on a promotion in Deadwood for Sturgis bike week in 2012. We are in the process of building a very cool bike to be giving away on Thursday bike week During a bike show Judged by Dave Nichols with Easyriders.
We are using a gorgeous Easyriders to be fox hunt winner on posters and radio and passing out tickets that provide an opportunity to win this bike for the next 8 months.
The tickets are free, however to win one must be in Sturgis and present at the show. The bike will be on tour all spring and summer working its way to Sturgis and will be complete in 10 days for photography with this girl.
PS, meet Steph our model for this gig.
MOTORCYCLE ART FROM WATCHES–corny but talented.
–Geno
BIKERNET OPENS A GOLF COURSE– A man was about to tee off on the first hole. A second golfer approached and asked if he could join him. The first man said that he usually played alone, but agreed to the twosome.
They were even for the first few holes. The second man said, “Clearly, we’re about evenly matched, so how about playing for five bucks a hole?” The first man said that he wasn’t much for betting, but agreed to the terms.
The second golfer won the remaining sixteen holes with ease. As they walked off after #18, the second man happily counted his $80 winnings. Then he confessed that he was a pro at a neighboring course and that he liked to pick on suckers. The first golfer revealed that he was the parish priest.
The pro was flustered and apologetic; he offered to return the money. The priest said, “You won fair and square: I was foolish to bet with you. You keep your winnings.”
The pro asked, “Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?”
The priest replied, “Well, you could come to Mass on Sunday and make a donation. And if you bring your mother and father along, I’ll marry them.”
–Art Friedman
NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER–Stress Relief: Reconnecting with Self– This tip is brought to you by SpontaneousHappiness.com, Dr. Weil’s new online plan – visit today to learn more!
When time constraints, packed schedules and too many commitments become the norm, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and stressed out. To stay balanced, relaxed and calm, it’s necessary every so often to regroup, decompress and focus on yourself:
1. If you find that the demands on your time are overwhelming, don’t be afraid to politely say “no” when someone asks you to do something.
2. Don’t feel guilty. No one person can do it all, so learn your limits and be satisfied with them.
3. Be a little selfish once in a while by scheduling “me time” – it will help keep you grounded and in touch with your thoughts and feelings.
4. Take time to enjoy the little things. Read a book, start an art project, work in the garden or treat yourself to a massage.
–Dr. Weil
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27th Anniversary ABATE FREEDOM GATHERING–
JANUARY 27-28, 2012
HOLIDAY INN • HARRISBURG-GRANTVILLE
SPECIAL GUESTS & EXCITING SURPRISES ALL WEEKEND!
Seminar registration includes:
• All Workshops
• Handouts
• General Sessions
• Saturday Continental Breakfast
• Saturday Lunch at the Winners’ Circle Saloon
• Saturday Night Awards Banquet
• Auction & Dance
Special Appearance
Slider Gilmore
Presents
Blue-Haired Old Ladies,
Road Alligators & Tar Snakes
What Every Street Smart Rider Should Know!
HERE IS THE THURSDAY DEAL FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! — A 1995 Dyna Wide Glide! One piece drag bars, custom seat, Sissy bar with pad, Sreamin’ Eagle mufflers, Progressive lowered rear shocks, S & S E carb, custom front wheel with twisted spokes, comes with windshield. Only 9600 miles on the counter! A very clean, tight bike for $7500!
Go CHECK IT OUT AT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO FIND!
MIKE the STEALTH
http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/FXDWG-Dyna-Wide-Glide/2454458/95-wide-glide-very-sweet-for-sale-or-trade.html
RIVERA PRIMO RING GEAR CONTROVERSY–We are building two Mudflap girl FXRs, but we took a ’96 Dyna and turned it into an FXR with the help of JIMS 6-speed transmission configuration. Since we were using a Rivera-Primo primary drive belt system inside a stock primary, we dug around for primaries and came up with a set from ’89.
The standard late model Evo starter jack-shaft wouldn’t work, so we went on a hunt with the help of Martin Tesh at Compu-Fire and Spyke. We finally dialed in the jack shaft from the starter, and then it didn’t line up with the later model ring gear on the Rivera-Primo clutch. Fortunately Ben Kudon knew the answer. So, here’s the info: Ring gears are made in the following sizes:
66, 84, 102, 106 (106 FOR THE LATE MODEL BIKES WITH THE HD Cruise drive
trans. Must be used with our basket)
66-toothFits 1990-93 Big Twin
66-toothFits 1994-2006 Big Twin with Rivera- Primo pinion gear
84-toothFits 1990-2006 (except 2006 Dyna models) with Rivera Primo
application specific pinion gear
102-toothFits 1994-2006 Big Twins
106-toothFits 2006 Dyna Models & all 2007 Later Big Twins with 6 Speed Cruise
Drive Trans. (Must be use with Rivera Primo basket, will not fit OE basket)
–Ben Kudon
Executive Director
Rivera Primo Inc.
12450 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
United States of America
562-907-2600
562-907-2606 fax
800-872-1515 toll free North America
THE KRYLON CHRONICLES– It’s easier to catch a rat with cheese than it is with bacon. No, I’m not quoting an ancient Chinese proverb, I discovered this fact when I went out to check my traps this morning, and found not one dead rat. I think by having a dog in my backyard I might have disrupted the cycle of life, or food chain as it might best be described.
Our little cat is smart enough not to hunt in the backyard because she knows the dog will get her. Consequently the rats that feast on rotting fruit in our neighbor’s urban orchard have migrated to my house to snack on dog food. Is there a moral to this story? No, it’s just how my day started. As a side note, I’d like to mention our dog hasn’t taken the rats invading her food lying down. She’s gotten really good at herding the rats into the front yard, where the cat takes over, and liberates the rat’s head from its body. Adhering to the dictates of a rat’s religion, I plop the remains into an ecologically correct bag, and drop it into the trash.
Moving on to real news, I was invited to Editor’s Spray Day last week. It was a first annual event put on by the folks at Dupont to give the automotive press a hands-on introduction to Cromax. There was 13 of us divided into two groups, a morning class, and an afternoon class. The morning class was comprised of Eric Geisert from Street Rodder, Jim Rizzo at Classic Trucks, and five other editors, who I don’t recollect. I was in the second session with Saul Vargas, from Lowrider, Steve Rupp, Camaro Performers, and Matt Emery, editor of Classic Trucks before Rob Fortier took the helm.
Cromax is a waterborne paint that dries as fast as solvent, and covers better. I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t tried it for myself. The DuPont guys exemplified how fast Cromax covers, and dries by having all of us editor types lay down a two-tone job. When I grabbed a roll of blue 3M ¼-inch fineline, one of the instructors warned me, “hey, no flames!”
No problem, I laid down everything but flames. Checkerboard, like my friend Dick Vale taught me, followed with scallops, panels, and taped stripes. I only had seconds to lay it all out, and mask it off, but I was able to stay true to my custom painter roots. The three guys standing in front of the incredible sleds are my friend Gary Chopit, and his two sons. All of these cars are finished in Dupont paint, Gary has been loyal to the DuPont brand for over 30-years.
I’ll expand on the amazing Gary Chopit, and his Stanton, California shop in the Sunday Post.
— Krylon John
SHERIFF ON THE ROAD–Live from the Bus in Verona Italy. I´m just now in Gothenburg Sweden with the W&W crew.
The company was started 30 years ago by a lot of Wolfgangs that’s the name answer..
They specialize in distributing parts for H-D and kustoms always trying to find the latest. Japanese manufacturers of odd Kustomaccesessories or a front end from Poland all are welcome if u have that special part.
For 2012 they bought a Blue Bird 1995 from the US Army in Germany. They repainted it yellow and added some grafics with biker-theme, same style as in their new catalog.
Inside they could travel with 4 bikes plus some showgear. Wooden floor and German perfection. I spend 24 hours travelling from Verona Italy to W&W HQ in Wurzburg Germany, after changing crew we continued to Sweden via ferry Kiel to Gothenburg.
The magicbus a bikers best friend!!!
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–SHERIFF MEDIA GROUP
S-36030 LAMMHULT
SWEDEN
SMOKEOUT WEST READER COMMENT–A reader asked why the Commander of the Smoke Out can’t keep the event on the west side of the country alive. We hired a private security team to question the commander in a remote location along the banks of the Mississippi.
“We had a fantastic time in New Mexico. I still wish we were running something there so that I would get to go back every year and stay for a while. The people are so biker friendly and supportive… and the biker community is strong and supportive. I would tell any promoter NM is a great place to run a rally.
However, with the Smoke Out we have reached the conclusion it’s just too hard to export the level of chaos we have managed to achieve in North Carolina. The Smoke Out experience is unique and we decided to focus on doing one thing 100% (and in one place). I have made the ride from NM to NC many times now though, it’s a great ride, and I hope to see you again.”
–Edge
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING WHEELER REPORT–Just can’t help myself sometimes, must be the sunshine. The temperature is headed for 80 degrees this afternoon in downtown Wilmington, Ca., home of the largest web site on the block and we’re growing by leaps and bounds. This place is amazing everyday of the week.
Yes, Agent Zebra we have a warm spot in the dungeon where you can thaw out your frozen bones for a day or two.
Cincy V-Twin
Speakin of freezin your warm blooded Southern Ca. ass off, look out Cincinnati here we come. Next week at this time we’ll have our bags packed for a 3 day excursion to attend the dealer and press only event. Hauliun ass in a jet plane just after sunrise Friday the 3rd headed due East at about 30,000 feet, expecting a great sunrise flight. A quick touch down in Dallas just before noon and then haul ass one more time arriving in Cincinnati mid afternoon. Perfect.
Eric spent part of last Friday evening building the bottom end of the new 96-inch twin cam air pump. After the cases were thoroughly scrubbed the case bearings were heated and installed. The Darkhorse Crankworks 4″ stroke bullet-proof lower was installed. The case halves were coated with a sealer and buttoned up.
We called it a night with plans to complete the build, soon. We’re ready for the CCI 3.927 forged piston/cylinder top end kit, Branck/O’Keefe flowed heads, Fueling, Reaper Series .574 lift chain drive cams mounted to a solid Screamin Eagle cam support plate and high volume oil pump. Fueling lifters and pushrods will active the Crane Roller Rockers. A detailed build and ride report will follow.
Bonneville
Our 124′ Turbo Twin Cam, Randy Torgeson (Hyperformance) built/R&R Cycle balanced engine arrived in Oregon Wed. afternoon where Rick Tedder will finalize the frame, suspension, full fairing, turbo mount, inner cooler/icebox and exhaust.
Sounds easy if you say it real quick. Photos and a full report are in the making as information comes in from one of the coolest shops in the northwest. Rick is an avid drag racer, gear head guy that builds record setting hot rods and motorcycles.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
AMAZING NEWS, A COFFEE COMPANY SPONSORED OUR BIKERNET/CYCLE SOURCE SUBSCRIPTION BIKE BUILD–
SmartCup, Inc., manufactures and sells the award-winning XPress lid, the industry’s first disposable French press lid system, to specialty coffee retailers, independent shops, roasters and distributors. Our mission is to bring choice, freshness, customization and a fully portable coffee experience to consumers. SmartCup is located on the web at http://mysmartcup.com/. 
PORT OF LOS ANGELES RELEASES DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR USS IOWA RELOCATION PROJECT–A battleship is coming to San Pedro. Those bastards. We can’t get our dinky 2-acre park finished, and they get a battleship.
SAN PEDRO, Calif. — January 23, 2012 — The Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles-based nonprofit group Pacific Battleship Center have prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the USS Iowa Relocation Project. The USS Iowa is the last surviving World War II-battleship, decommissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1990.
The Pacific Battleship Center proposes to relocate the USS Iowa battleship from its current location in San Francisco to Berth 87, part of the San Pedro Waterfront. The battleship would be moored year-round at Berth 87 with sufficient parking to accommodate visitor use. Portions of the Iowa will be available to the public for guided tours, special events, and educational programs. A second phase of the project may include, pending future funding, a two-story, 33,800 square foot (approximate footprint) landside visitor center, to include a museum and education center featuring historic artifacts, educational programs, concession areas; ticket booth, gift shop; and restroom facilities.
The public comment and review period is from January 23, to March 7, 2012. During this time, the Port will accept written comments and will host a public meeting on February 8, 6 p.m., at the Port of Los Angeles Administration Building to present its findings and provide opportunity for public comment. A copy of the document is available for public review at the following locations:
Port of Los Angeles website at this link.
Port of Los Angeles Environmental Management Division, 222 W. 6th Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1080, San Pedro, CA 90731
L.A. Public Library, San Pedro Branch, 931 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro
L.A. Public Library, Wilmington Branch, 1300 North Avalon, Wilmington
L.A. Public Library, Central Branch, 630 West 5th Street, Los Angeles
Comments on the draft EIR must be submitted in writing prior to the end of the 45-day public review period and must be postmarked by March 7, 2012. Please submit written comments to:
Christopher Cannon
Director of Environmental Management
Port of Los Angeles
425 S. Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
NEW BIKER BOOK JUST RELEASED–
This is the on-line cover for my newest book, EAGLE FALLING. (The sequel to Skinner’s War.) I had to come up with cover art really quick.
–Buckshot
buckshotbs1@gmail.com
MANDATORY PA RIDING COURSE– The course is now available for free to those who want to or need to take it. Now they want to make it Mandatory for anyone under 18 years of age. This is where it starts and since these people cannot vote they have no say in it.
If it passes then the age will go up in the future until it becomes everyone one.
My suggestion is to continue the law the way it is and Not Let This Pass.
If they want they can have better testing at the DMV.–Rogue
The arrival of spring can be announced by the first crash reports that start rolling in, according to State Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township.
“In two or three months, we’re going to see a rash of motorcycle accidents and deaths,” he said. “As soon as the weather gets warmer. It happens every spring.”
Prompted by the number of motorcycle crashes reported each year, Grove authored legislation mandating anyone seeking a Class M junior driver’s license to complete a safety course. The House Transportation Committee on Wednesday approved House Bill 254, which is expected to go before the entire House for a vote as early as next week.
Grove said the 15-hour course would be provided free, paid for through registration fees. Anyone under 18 would have to take the course, which highlights areas such as drinking and driving, defensive driving, and proper motorcycle techniques, he said.
“A motorcycle is very different than driving a car,” Grove said. “On a motorcycle, you’re out there on your own. We need to change the mentality, ingrain in the youngest drivers that you can not afford to drink while driving … especially on a motorcycle.”
He said even a patch of gravel can cause a spill on a motorcycle, which doesn’t offer the same protections – metal, plastic and airbags – as a car or truck, he said. Motorcyclists must also be extra vigilant because many accidents are caused by other drivers who either don’t see or fail to yield to a motorcyclist.
“The goal of my legislation is to cut down on the number of motorcycle crashes and deaths we see every year,” he said.
According to the state’s Department of Transportation, there were 11 fatal motorcycle crashes in York County in 2010. That’s down from 15 in 2009, but up from the 9 deaths posted in 2008. From 1997 through 2010, a 14-year span, there were 94 fatal motorcycle crashes. That’s an average of about 7 per year.
The course, called the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program, is currently optional to all motorcyclists. However, enrollment has dwindled in recent years, Grove said.
If approved during the current legislative session, the law would probably go into effect next year, he said.
For information about the 2012 Motorcycle Safety Program, which begins in February, visit www.pamsp.com
–CHRISTINA KAUFFMAN The York Dispatch
–from Rogue
THERE YOU HAVE IT–Most weeks I grovel about the news kicking my ass. Once again, it got the best of me. So let’s see what’s on our tin plates for the weekend. I’m closer to completing my son’s wiring and should have it running this weekend, except…
We are scrambling to prepare for Cincy, then the Grand National Roadster show kicks off tomorrow, and I told my grandson I would take him, if he can ditch a couple of hours of work on Saturday.
Then, get this. The boss of the Chowder Barge recruited me and the crew to deliver the Assalt Weapan, and a box of Bonneville books to the Barge on Sunday. He’s promoting a ride to the Barge, and I’ll sign books. So when will I wire the Mudflap girl, and finish that French piece of fiction. Who the fuck knows? Ah, but what the hell.
Ride Forever,
