Hey,
We’re climbing on Christmas Holiday quick, and it’s a strange and wonderful one for the members of the Bikernet family.
Let’s get right to the news. Then I’ll fill you in on the weekend, and what’s coming next week.
Creating a Sanctuary at Home–
Your home – whether big, small or somewhere in between – should be your sanctuary, a place where stress is left at the door and your soul is nurtured. For a more comforting environment, gradually implement the following changes in your home.
Bring the outdoors in. Green plants, cut flowers and blooming bulbs, pieces of wood, rocks and other organic elements can create a feeling of nature indoors.
Paint a room to suggest a mood. For instance, blue and green promote a relaxed feeling and may be good choices for the bedroom, while warm colors (maroon, coral, burgundy) suggest a cozy environment and may be inviting in a family room.
Surround your senses with beauty. Artwork, fragrance, smooth textures and calming sounds all provide a pleasant environment in which to relax.
Set aside a room or area for peace and calm. A place for spiritual reflection and meditation can provide shelter from noise and distraction.
Clean out clutter. A low-maintenance home is refreshing after a day of hectic meetings, errands and chores. Fewer items can mean less frustration.
Create an atmosphere of love. Display handmade or meaningful gifts from loved ones and photos of family and friends.
Dressing like Santa, drinking, being naughty (possibly with a cute female elf) all while helping others sounds good
–from Rogue
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY CAN’T EVER STOP--axial AK-see-uhl, adjective:
— Catherine Asaro, Skyfall
— Nikola Tesla, Very Truly Yours
OCC BUILD-OFF REVIEW–One guy was the builder of his stuff. Which was mostly made by hand. I really didn’t care for billet stuff in either side of the engine. As for the extra time. Not fair to the other builders. He should have been D. Qued!!
The other guy’s from Tejas met the time frame. A big plus to me. They played by the rules for the show. They built a more traditional Chopper. Liked the bike. A Shovel always makes for a good build. You can’t go wrong. I didn’t care for the color base coat. Like the 2 color layout scheme though.
I think Paul Sr’s bike was well engineered. He has a great team. Also some great equipment.
Jr’s bike looked like a freakin toy!! Like something you would buy from Dollar General for kid on his birthday!!
One thing I wanted to bring up here. None of these guys build their own engines in these shows. To me a bike builder should build their own engines and trans!! The engine is the heart and lungs of the bike. The Soul of the bike damn it!!
–Pablo
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT–
Bonneville, SCTA August 10-16, 2013
BUB Speed Trials August 24-29, 2013
2nd Grandchild, June
(BUB 8 months, 1 week and counting)
The Holiday Spirit rocked at the Annual Toy Run / Poker Run at Bennett’s Performance in Signal Hill, Ca. on a sunny SoCal Saturday afternoon. The pack arrived just in time for fresh, cooked on the spot, tacos with all the trimmings, cold beverages and one helluva band.
http://bennettsperformanceinc.com
Please support your local Toy Runs, rain or shine. It’s good for your heart, your soul, your motorcycle and a youngsters memory bank, good positive stuff. Plus, you get your hot rod out on the road for a few miles of winter time therapy. Happiness is a fire truck departing with boxes full of joy.
Speaking of a rollin’ therapist and needed seat time. Your 5-Ball Racing Team rolled out of R/T Performance in Salem late July. The roller was perfect. Now what?
http://www.airtech-streamlining.com
After straightening a few rookie mistakes (mine) along the way, we now have a running hot rod. Among the very minor issues, the rocker box on the rear cylinder needed a touch removed from the stiffeners above the valve keepers. After removing the rear head the men at Branch discovered a perfect set up. The pros from Branch walked next door to Bennett’s discovering the slightest mark caused by the intake valve collar barely touching, but enough to cause NO compression. We relieved both rocker boxes.
Friday afternoon at Bennett’s Performance with Eric and his father Bob standing by, we filled the fuel tank with Chevron Premium, cracked the Pingel Guzzler, primed the fuel system and thumbed the starter button…easy, come on baby, one more time and the 124-inch, S&S Cycle cases, R&R Cycle/Hyperformance balanced and engineered engine came alive. We muffled the exhaust for a few seconds with a shop towel to listen to the engine and drive train at idle. Quiet as a newborn mouse pissin’ on a cotton ball.
http://www.daytona-twintec.com
The latest greatest Gen-4, 3-Bar closed loop Daytona Twin Tech computer was programed by Dan Thayer in New York with engine size, compression, cam, etc. We idled for 4 or 5 minutes putting very little heat in the cylinders.
http://www.vtwinfuelinjection.com
Stay tuned the starting line is in view.
Have a Safe and Merry Christmas!
Don’t forget the kids.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
BIKERNET INDIA EDITOR INVESTIGATES BIKERNET–
I happened to come across Google Earth. I had time to waste so downloaded and installed it. Now, so far, I have been to Mt. Everest, Yellowstone National Park, New York, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mars surface and the Moon’s surface.
LOL.
Since I may never save enough to take a trip to California and see the Bikernet HQ – I let Google Earth take me there as well.
Attached images of Bikernet HQ as Google database remembers it. Lot of trucks around there, couldn’t find your bike.
Best Wishes,
Ujjwal Dey
www.ujjwaldey.com | www.freedomfiction.com | www.gyandube.com
This was filmed in Iraq at a USO tour of a US Marine Base.
Play it and spread it to every single person you know… cause you won’t see it on the so called ‘Main Stream’ news.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=5MtdIO23MKM
BIKERNET CHRISTMAS CAROL–
Riding through the snow
in a Tigger Ice-Cream Sleigh
over the hills we go – laughing all the way!
Bells on HARLEYS ring ~ making spirits bright
what fun it is to laugh and sing
a RIDING song tonight!
Oh, Jingle bells, Jingle bells ~ Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a Tigger Ice-Cream Sleigh!
Jingle bells, Jingle bells ~ Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride …. in a Tigger Ice-Cream Sleigh!
This 1942 Harley-Davidson U with Sidecar was built by Peter Orlando, and Julian’s Auto Body in Newburgh, NY did the ice cream paint job.
Happy Holidays
from your friends at
Motorcyclepedia!
EXCITING NEWS!
Motorcyclepedia will be featured on the final episode of AMERICAN CHOPPER on December 17th!!
During the first week of December, the guys from American Chopper were at Motorcyclepedia filming some clips for their final hour-long episode, which will air on Monday, December 17th at 9/8c on the Discovery Channel. Make sure you tune in to watch the final episode of the American Chopper series.
We anticipate this will be one of the most viewed episodes in the history of the show, and we are confident this will be a tremendous help in bringing visibility to Motorcyclepedia. Please mark your calendar! We wish you all a wonderful Holiday and a healthy New Year. Thank you for your support.
Orange County Choppers also loaned a bike that they built to the Museum, and the bike is now on display in our Wall of Death room! Check out the bike (pictured right). The bike will be accompanied by a donation box, where we will be accepting donations for the Hudson Valley SPCA (HVSPCA) – one of Paul Sr.’s favorite local charities.
Motorcyclepedia has space available for all occasions and functions, such as parties, weddings, and banquets. We can accommodate up to 400 people. Call (845) 569-9065 to plan your next event at our museum.
The Bikernet team was out in force at the International Motorcycle Show J&P Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show with four Bonneville race bikes entered into the Showcase and one entered into the Performance Custom class. The showcase bikes on display included the Assault Weapon, Bonnie Bell, Peashooter, and the Salt Shaker.
While the majority of the United States was cooling down, the SOCAL edition of the J&P Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show was running hot with over 43 custom sleds from builders out of LA, San Diego, NORCAL and Vegas. Each competing to take home the $7,000 in prize money and over $500 in prizes.
FreeStyle
When Shaun Ruddy of Chop Deluxe wheeled Retro Racer into the 2012 SOCAL Ultimate Builder , everyone new that his sled was in contention for the win. And Shaun pulled it off by the slimmest of margins against 2nd place finisher Pala Duro. Shaun’s bike features hand machined brass pieces throughout, 127” Ultima EL Bruto, Panhead front rocker boxes and custom front end.
1. Shaun Ruddy, Chop Deluxe – 2012 Retro Racer
2. Rick Bray – Pala Duro, 1981 Kustom Kustom
3. Seth Slagiel – Speedy, 2012 Twisted Speedy
MOD Harley
Wicked Beauty, a 2003 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, took 1st place in the NORCAL & SOCAL editions of the J&P Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show. Bruce Boldon went for the big bore kit, Screamin’ Eagle cams and diamond cut heads. If the bike isn’t chromed then its powder coated. Ridewright wheels are engraved and diamond cut. The frame is chromed and engraved. An outstanding build. Right now Bruce is living large as the MOD Harley King of California.
1. Bruce Boldon – Wicked Beauty, 2003 Fat Boy
2. Chris Richardson, LA Speedshop – Corner Crook, 1948 H-D FL
3. David Givens, AIP Racing – Dream Smasher, ’07 Night Train
Performance Custom
The purpose-built race bikes got traction at the Ultimate Builder with Paul Morris and his Street Pro bike taking the win by a wheel against Ray Wheeler and his turbocharged Bonneville racer. Mooris’ bike sports a Gangster frame, full MSD ignition, carbon fiber body work and rear wheel. Chassis is custom built with a stretched swingarm and slammed suspension.
1. Paul Morris – Street Pro, 2010 G2 Gangster
2. Ray Wheeler – Raycer, 2012 Har-Busa
3. Motogpwerks.com – Suzuki TL 1000R
Retro MOD
Paul Ponkow of Bones Legacy must have a little Ed Roth in his bones because his bike, Satyricon, looks like it could of come out of the Rat Fink camp of the ‘60s. The bike has a 53deg rake, 8” stretch and a 30” over rigid front end. Special features include a hand-ade oil tank, sissy bar, seat, exhaust, handlebars, foot controls and brake linkage. It’s a beautiful 1964 Triumph TR-6 with a 650cc mil that was balanced and blue printed with polished rods, coated valves and an SRM blow off valve.
1. Paul Ponkow, Bones Legacy – Satyricon, ’64 Triumph TR-6
2. Chris Richardson, LA Speedshop – Benji Stacks, 47 FL
3. Daniel Sosa, Torch Industries – Pelionero
MOD Street
R.I.S. Designs thrashed until early Saturday morning and brought in this tasty 2003 RC51 with paint by No Mercy Air. It features a Grip Ace, custom body, single sided swingarm, custom pipes and billet and custom rims. Ultimate Builder produced by Biker Pros
1. R.I.S. Designs- GUCCI, 2003 Honda RC51
2. Javon Samonte – 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1
3. Elijah Navarro – Sleeping Beauty, 07 ZX10R
The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show is produced by www.bikerpros.com. At each round of the competition Biker Pros photographs each bike and makes them available in their Flickr gallery at www.flickr.com/photos/bikerpros.
Marilyn Stemp, Editor of IronWorks Magazine, holds court at the Ultimate Builder Awards Ceremony about the support the magazine provides the show and a couple of features to watch for from West Coast builders Rick Bray and Todd Silicato from Todd’s Cycle.
THE BIKERNET TEAM RUN TO THE MT. EVEREST BASE CAMP–Aakash will soon email a detailed plan.
From the brief talk I understand that you would have to have at least 10 riders for the adventure to get Royal Enfield company involved.
Enfield will provide entire organizing – includes 10 Enfield motorcycles, carrying petrol in a truck, a van with spares and factory trained mechanic, experienced tour guide, food and stay arrangements, etc.
The trip will start from India’s capital Delhi city. By road from Delhi to Leh, Ladakh, the famous lakes and Buddhist shrines there, the bottom of Himalayan range of mountains, etc. Then you can leave the bikes there to be picked up by their truck and fly back to Delhi and then from there fly back to USA. 14 days trip.
Enfield company will also provide you a letter through which you can apply for a Visa for the trip.
Maximum it should cost you Rupees 165,000 per person – includes everything above except India-USA airfare. It will be the best deal available to any human in India.
One US Dollar = Rs.55. So you need 10 people to shell out US $ 3000 to be spent in India. Additional expense is the international airfare, shopping, etc.
Best Wishes,
Ujjwal Dey
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TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS TOAST—from Randy Hammons
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OF THE LONG BEACH ULTIMATE BUILDER SHOW–This is the rest of the International Motorcycle Show a couple of weeks ago. Again, it’s a manufacturers show mainly revealing the new 2013 models, but Bob Kay and Jeff Najar pumped serious excitement into the show with the Ultimate Builder competition.
Long Beach is the second stop on a 13-city tour.
As you can see there are also quite a few custom bikes on display. They are competing for best build.
Featuring the world’s leading customized bikes and offering the largest prize purse of any builder competition on earth, the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Presented by J&P Cycles offers you direct access to the foremost custom competition on the planet.
–Art Hall
Bikernet International Editor Supreme
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM–A Touching Father and Son Exchange….
A young Arab boy asks his father, “What is that weird hat you are wearing?”
The father said, “Why, it’s a ‘chechia’ because in the desert it protects our heads from the sun.”
“And what is this type of clothing that you are wearing?” asked the young man.
“It’s a ‘djbellah’ because in the desert it is very hot and it protects the body.” said the father.
The son asked, “And what about those ugly shoes on your feet?
His father replied, “These are ‘babouches,’ which keep us from burning our feet in the desert.”
“Tell me,” added the boy.
“Yes, my son?”
“Why are you living in Dearborn, Michigan and still wearing all this shit?”
–from Art
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING BONNEVILLE BELLY PAN PROJECT–
as promised here are the dimensions of the T-REX frame:
Width max : 40 5-8th
Width between 2 front posts in the nose 25 1-8th
Height highest point 36 1-8th
Roll cage length without tail section front to main roll bar 76 9-16th
Length after roll bar 25 1-16th includes engine bay the rest is just the end tail section.
I’ve added a picture of our frame to give you a better perspective hope this helps.
Cheers!
–Michel Paquette
Sales and Marketing Manager
Campagna Motors
P:450-641-2112 (221) C:518-569-9288
FREEDOM FIGHTERS CALL TO ACTION– Your help needed!
The Wisconsin Motorcycle movement in the 1970 – 1980’s was unique and most exceptional.
Repealing the Helmet Law and overriding a Governor’s Veto was exalting and empowering. No other state did what Wisconsin did. Through the Better Bikers Association, Abate of Wisconsin, the CC .Riders and Free Riders Motorcycle Clubs – We led the way! Nearly 100 clubs, countless individuals and perhaps divine intervention must also claim credit.
Pictures stories, personal reflections and interpretations are needed for:
– January 12, 2013 Abate of Wisconsin History.
– Possible display at Wisconsin State Historical Museum, Madison.
– Inclusion in upcoming movies: (1) Legends (110 years of the mystique and heritage of Harley-Davidson). (2) Homeowners Association/HOA (See: Wolfonthemoon.com)
– A Dave Zien autobiography by Bill Bottoms, Eau Claire – Miracle. Motorcycles, Madness, Maturation and Mindfulness??
– MMCMMMC, Milwaukee Motorcycle Music, Movie and Museum Committee, Special Projects.
– Discovery/ History Channel Documentation.
– Major displays at the five National Motorcycle Museums.
Your help will be crucial for the Abate meeting with Tony SanFelipo on January 12, 2013. To be revealed will be the movements for:
– American Motorcyclists Tribute I, II, III in Chippewa Valley.
– 107 stone monuments flags and poles, the majority in Chippewa Valley also.
– American Freedom Warrior Foundation, Inc.
– Miracle Mountain Motorcycle Movement Type Display at the Compound Big Bend, Wisconsin.
Tony is one guy who never forgot his roots or lowered his passion for freedom. His life is dedicated to the empowerment of the Biker Way of Life.
We will be paying special tribute to those who passed on, but whose spirits are alive within us. Randy Gerrits, Stub, Potato Creek Johnny, Dave Nelson, Dirty Rotten Peter, DJ Leonard Stone, Jingles, Mary Smiskey, Ron Bahr and Roach. There are others.
Perhaps consider it our duty and destiny to reveal the what, why behind the Freedom Fighter movement. The inside track, ulterior motives, behind the scenes – so much to share.
–from Rogue
HARRY’S OLD STYLE AUSTRALIAN BIKE SHOW–Here are some shots of Harry’s Old Style bike show at the Mt Alford pub just Near Boonah in Queensland. (just an hour ride from Brisbane).
It was an awesome day with cool overcast riding weather. Notice the mountains in the back, very nice riding in that area.
Fantastic turn out for the second annual event.
As usual I was working on my bike the moment I got there.
Money was being raised for the local rural ambulance service, so lots of raffles and heaps of prizes and kids games etc.
The event was a two day thing with a lot of people camping over night, so they could enjoy the live bands and a few “social” drinks.
Nov 3rd and 4th, and will be back on again next year bigger and better.
–Nicole Brosing
DOCTOR HAMSTER’S SUNDAY MANTRA —
I just received an e-mail that expresses an almost counterintuitive perspective that I happen to believe in wholeheartedly:
Feeling Lucky to Encounter Fear
“So the next time you encounter fear, consider yourself lucky. This is where the courage comes in. Usually we think that brave people have no fear. The truth is that they are intimate with fear. When I was first married, my husband said I was one of the bravest people he knew. When I asked him why, he said because I was a complete coward but went ahead and did things anyhow.” ~ Pema Chodron from When Things Fall Apart
A big part of this life is about embracing our fears and challenging times as opportunities for growth rather than something we need to avoid at all costs.
As part of that, we can remember that being brave is not about having ‘no fear’;
It’s about experiencing the fear and then doing what needs to be done anyway!
Wishing you Health,
–Dr.Christian Reichardt
dr.golf@me.com
BRAND NEW BIKERNET READER COMMENT–
HOLIDAY THURSDAY NEWS
Love the last comment. I am gonna follow your advice to the letter!!! Let’s ride!!!
— Ken”Hardcore” Burnett
Inman, SC
SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LAW AGAINST FILMING POLICE–
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an Illinois prosecutor’s appeal to allow enforcement of a state law barring ordinary citizens from recording police officers as they do their jobs. A lower federal court had found that Illinois’ anti-eavesdropping law violates free speech rights because it was being used by police and prosecutors against people who tape law enforcement officers.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) had filed a lawsuit against Cook County in 2010 to halt prosecution of ACLU staffers for recording cops in public spaces, an activity promoted by the ACLU all over the country, but when Chicago officials objected the legislature passed a law outlawing the filming of them.
The so-called “anti-eavesdropping” measure was designed to prevent covert recordings without consent, but the State of Illinois has applied that statute to mean any photography in a public zone; meaning no photographing or recording a cop on a public street while he/she is making a traffic stop, arrest, or for any other reason. Most other states don’t have laws prohibiting the filming of anyone or anything in public places, and the Illinois law had some serious teeth, carrying a 15-year prison term.
But the High Court has sided with a lower court decision protecting the rights of Americans when it comes to privacy under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and they refused to take action on the appeal. In rejecting the state’s plea to criminalize videotaping police, the Supreme Court apparently agrees with the lower court, and police officers have no more expectation to privacy in public than any other person in America.
Read the whole story in Bill Bish’s complete December Coast-to-Coast legislative report on Bikernet this coming week.
NORTH CAROLINA HELMET VICTORY–
Written by Fred
Matt Danielson from Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group reports a helmet law victory in Cherokee NC on Monday Dec. 4th. They represented a client wearing a helmet without a DOT label, and won their case against the State, with the court ruling that the State needs to articulate how the helmet does not comply with the standard. They also report they have two more cases pending in Carthage NC Superior Court.
If you are riding in NC and get a helmet ticket, first of all, don’t volunteer to hand them your helmet, that is consenting to a search. Instead, state that you do not consent to a search. Consult your lawyer for specific advice, or contact Matt, as he teaches seminars on your rights about this issue.
Elizabeth Sorrell is handling these helmet cases pro bono.
Contact Matt or Liz here:
McGrath & Danielson
Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group
1-800-321-8968
www.Motorcyclelawgroup.com
STATE BRIEFS FROM THE ROGUE BAD COP FILES– Officer, wife charged with illegal gun sales.
MIAMI — A South Florida police officer and his wife are facing charges of illegally selling hundreds of weapons over the Internet and at gun shows. Prosecutors said Friday that 42-year-old Hialeah police officer Rafael Oscar Valdes and 45-year-old Tammy Lynn Valdes were charged with dealing firearms without a federal license. That carries a maximum five-year prison sentence.
Rafael Valdes also is charged with making a false statement regarding a firearm. That carries a maximum 10-year sentence. Authorities say the couple sold at least 100 firearms over the Internet to people in 44 states since 2005. They also allegedly sold more than 500 weapons at gun shows.
The indictment says nine weapons were sold to undercover agents. Court records did not list attorneys for the couple. Their arraignment is set Jan. 11.
Prosecutor aide guilty of aiding jailed spouse
FORT LAUDERDALE — An employee of the U.S. attorney’s office in South Florida has pleaded guilty to providing assistance to her convicted drug-dealer husband. Tamika Jasper-Barbary pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to conspiring to use a cell phone to provide her husband with law enforcement information that might impact his cocaine and pain pill business. Jasper-Barbary had a $57,000-a-year job in the grand jury suite for Miami’s federal prosecutor.
Andre Barbary was convicted in November of two drug-related crimes and awaits sentencing. Court documents say Barbary has been involved in the illegal drug trade for 10 years. Jasper-Barbary’s agreement with prosecutors calls for a sentence of a year in prison, probation and a fine of $5,000. She will be sentenced in February and has agreed to resign from the prosecutor’s office.
NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET HOOKERS’ UNION–A dedicated Teamsters union worker was attending a convention in Las Vegas and decided to check out the local brothels.
When he got to the first one, he asked the Madam, “Is this a union house?”
“No,” she replied, “I’m sorry it isn’t.”
“Well, if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?”
“The house gets $80 and the girls get $20,” she answered.
Offended at such unfair dealings, the union man stomped off down the street in search of a more equitable, hopefully unionized shop. His search continued until finally he reached a brothel where the Madam responded, “Why yes sir, this is a union house. We observe all union rules.”
The man asked, “And, if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?”
“The girls get $80 and the house gets $20.”
“That’s more like it!” the union man said. He handed the Madam $100, looked around the room, and pointed to a stunningly attractive green-eyed blonde.
“I’d like her,” he said.
“I’m sure you would, sir,” said the Madam. Then she gestured to a 92-year old woman in the corner, “but Ethel here has 67 years seniority and according to union rules, she’s next.”
NOW you know what’s wrong with the AUTO industry and the seniority system in the House and Senate.
–from Jim Waggaman
SEASONS GREETINGS GODDAMMIT—It’s a cold Sunday on the coast. It’s 54 degrees in the shop, and reportedly will rain shortly. I sit at my desk shivering wrapped in a Harley blanket while trying to scramble the Sunday Post, so I have a few peaceful holiday moments. But it’s never a dull moment around the headquarters. I need to work on an official bike show judging criteria with a couple of brothers in the industry.
We hope to create a few guiding lights when it comes to bike show judging, then train others. I need to work on my museum book proposal with Michael Lichter. And I had some MRF Industry Council suggestion for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation board of directors. I need to follow up on them.
Then I would like to monkey with the Mudflap girl FXR. We corrected the handling, but now it vibrates, and there might be another rear motormount insert from Custom Cycle engineering to test, and I need to pull my pipes and heat paint them before they rust through.
Next week I will bring you the Coast-to-Coast Legislative report from AIM and Bill Bish. Then I need to wrap up Mark Daley’s outstanding bike feature. And John Gilbert interviewed Jack Knight, a motorcycle artist.
It’s non-stop around the headquarters, even during the holidays.
Ride forever,
–Bandit
