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SUPER-RARE A.T.S SPORTS CAR TO MAKE AUCTION DEBUT AT AUTOMOBILES OF LONDON SALE —LONDON, England (3 September, 2009) ? RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby?s, is delighted to announce the consignment of a super-rare and highly desirable 1963 A.T.S. 2500 GTS 3.0-litre sports car to its upcoming Automobiles of London event. One of only eight A.T.S. sports cars produced between 1962 and 1965, this example ? chassis number 004 ? will be offered ?without reserve? at the 28 October event at Battersea Evolution, London, England.
Of immense historical significance, A.T.S. (Automobili Turismo Sport) was an Italian car maker and racing team that was formed by Carlo Chiti and Giotto Bizzarrini, (both of Ferrari GTO fame) who established the company as a direct competitor to their former employer, Ferrari. Financially supported by Count Giovanni Volpi, the company produced a small number of road-going sports cars and a Formula One car which boasted Phil Hill as one of its drivers. The car made its debut at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show, and although 12 chassis were produced, only 8 cars were ultimately completed, making each a rare collector?s item.
?We are thrilled to be offering this extraordinarily rare A.T.S. sports car at our upcoming London sale,? says Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Europe.
?Not only does our London event mark the auction debut for this particular example, but it?s also believed to be the first time an A.T.S. has ever been offered publicly at auction. As such, it is set to draw considerable interest from discerning collectors around the world as they contend for a very important and rare piece of A.T.S. history,? he adds.
Designed by former Bertone stylist Franco Scaglione and built by the Turin coachbuilder Serafino Allemano, s/n 004 is well-known to connoisseurs for its sleek bodywork and is believed to have been the last car assembled as well as one of only five surviving examples of the original eight. Additionally, it is the only known 3.0-litre GTS example built in steel with the rare four dual down-draft 38 IDM Weber Carburettors.
Fitted with a mid-mounted, all-aluminum 3.0-litre overhead cam V-8 engine, producing 300 bhp, and capable of achieving over 160 mph, s/n 004 was originally the personal property of Count Volpi when he left A.T.S., before passing into private ownership. It has changed hands very seldom since and is offered for sale in truly outstanding condition with less than 10,000 original kilometres and having undergone a complete concours mechanical and body restoration. Most recently, the car was displayed at the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance and has been invited to next year?s renowned Villa d’ Este Concours at Lake Como, Italy.
The Automobiles of London event will be held on 28 October, 2009 at Battersea Evolution, London, England. A full day preview will be held on 27 October, 2009 from 10.00am ? 5.00pm GMT, followed by the auction on 28 October from 3.00pm GMT. Admission to the event is by catalogue only which is available for ?70 and admits two.
To discuss consignment opportunities, or for further information on early consignments, please contact RM London at +44 20 7851 7070 or visit www.rmauctions.com
JOKER MACHINE SPEEDOMETER RELOCATION BRACKETS–Give your Sportster or Sportster/Nightster a cool Hot Rod look without sacraficing function,with one of these Speedometer relocation brackets!
FEATURES:
?All parts are fully CNC machined from solid bar – not cast – for optimum quality.
?Fits 04-up Sportster models.
?Available in your choice of “HARD BLACK” or clear anodized finishes.
?The whole assy. mounts to the left fork tube and is virtually adjustable, in every direction, and clears the fuel tank easily.
?Outer housing enables you to retain 100% of all of your instrument lighting and is conveniently located around the right side of the speedo – (ALL L.E.D.)
?Speedo wiring plug is retained without extending the harness and fully straight-forward wiring instructions for the indicator lights are provided.
?Engraved, easy to see “White filled” indicator symbols are placed next to the individual micro lights.
?Visibility over the handlebars is greatly improved by removing your stock handlebar bracket mount,…….and at the same time visibility to the speedo is excellent, placed down on the left of the tank and below the bars……….a real racey look!
Webpage: www.jokermachine.com
–Bryan Warren
Joker Machine
1931 Yeager Ave.
La Verne, CA 91750
(P) 909-596-9690
(F) 909-596-9693
SHE WILL KEEP YOU HOT ALL YEAR LONG– TRIsTA is the kind of girl you want around. It doesn’t matter if it is hot or cold out, she’ll meet you at the door with just a wisp of nylon on. She even keeps all your important dates so you will never be late.
You see TRIsTA is one of the select few “Girls of Bikernet” and is featured in their Girls of Bikernet Calendar.
So get up and get personal and click here for details.
HELP OUR VETS & RECEIVE A 12 MO. BONUS–Bandit of Bikernet.com and Brass Balls Bobbers? BossMan has something special for you? For just $14.95 you get 12 months of Bikernets Cantina plus a raffle ticket with a chance to win a $30,000 bobber.
Click here to help out our vets with proceeds going to the The Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund. Drawing at Biketoberfest. Need not be present to win.
It is the least expensive way to put a custom motorcycle in your garage.
NEW BOOK “NO IMPACT MAN” DOCUMENTARY OPENS 9/11–New Yorker Colin Beavan decided to eliminate his personal impact on the environment for a year — no car, no electricity, no material consumption, and no garbage. But when his wife and daughter were dragged into the fray, the No Impact Project had an unforeseen impact of its own.
Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein’s documentary “No Impact Man,” opening 9/11 in NYC and LA, provides an intriguing look into the experiment, and its impact on Colin’s family life. View theater schedule.
Colin has also written a “No Impact Man” book, and started the non-profit No Impact Project to help people learn to reduce their impact by living the zero-waste lifestyle for one week.
LAST RIDE LEATHER SEAT– Just completed a hand tooled leather seat last night for the Decaturs Street Art Show Opening night. I will have other hand tooled leather seats on display there also. Painter Justin Barnes will also be in attendance, he has painted bikes for OCC on Discovery Channel and many others. He will have some amazing pieces in the show.
–Adam Croft
www.lastridecustoms.com
HIJINX LAUNCHED HIJINX APPAREL LINE–Hijinx LLC announces the launch of www.hijinxapparel.com . The site is dedicated to their line of motor kulture oriented apparel including the signature Drunken Fools line of shirts.Hijinx LLC is an on-line retailer created by motorcycle enthusiasts to design apparel geared toward other motorcycle and motor kulture enthusiasts.
In addition to the current line of apparel, Hijinx has plans to expand their apparel line to include hats, jackets, etc.The newly launched website features an on-line store as well as a section dedicate to customer submitted photos featuring the apparel line.
“We are trying to develop a close relationship with our client base and posting fan submitted photos is one way we intend to achieve this” commented Jason Cirrito the founder of Hijinx LLC.
“We are very excited about the launch the new web site” said Jason Cirrito and “we are looking forward to launching the new designs we currently have in the pipeline.”Hijinx officially launched the website August 28th. For more information about Hijinx Apparel please visit www.hijinxapparel.com.
ARE YOU STRESSED OVER YOUR E-MAILS, THE ECONOMY, THE HEAT, YOUR GIRLFRIEND OR THE COLOR OF YOUR LATEST BIKE? BIKERNET HAS A SOLUTION TO REDUCE YOUR STRESS, 6 Supplements for Stress–If you want to reduce unhealthy stress, start by identifying the problems and situations that create stress – then learn to manage them by practicing general techniques of stress protection, such as breathing exercises. As for supplements, consider the following:
1. Multivitamin. A daily multivitamin can help to fill nutritional gaps and counteract the negative effects of unhealthy stress on the body.
2. B-complex. B vitamins can help balance mood, calm the nervous system, and increase the efficacy of some prescription anti-depressants.
3. Omega-3 (fish oil) supplement. Either from molecularly distilled fish oil or from krill. A deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids has been associated with increased anxiety and depression.
4. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). An extract from the root of this flowering perennial contains essential oils that have been shown to help some people more effectively deal with stress.
5. Calcium and magnesium. Both are involved in many key physiologic processes and may help support healthy sleep, as well as muscle relaxation.
6. St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum). Extract of this flowering herb, indigenous to Europe, may help boost mood and maintain a healthy emotional outlook
Need Help Relaxing? Drink Jack Daniels with very little ice.
The Relaxation Support formula available through Dr. Weil’s Vitamin Advisor features valerian, calcium and magnesium – natural ingredients which may help promote relaxation and induce sleep. See if it’s suggested for you – visit today for your free recommendation and save up to 25% on your first order!–DrWeil.com
TODD’S CYCLE ROAD KING COMING TO BIKERNET–Peter Linney, the mad brit photographer to the stars over the Bikernet Headquarters, recently shot this wild Road King from Todd’s Cycles.
We like a lot of aspects of this unique bike. It adds a whole new, but functional twist for a common touring model. The tank has a larger capacity than stock and so do the bags. These products are available at Todd’s. Hang on for the feature.–Snake
COMING TO THE AUSTERE CLINTON LIBRARY, Art of the ChopperOct. 10, 2009-Jan. 20, 2010–As the first collection of custom motorcycles built as contemporary art and curated for exhibition, Art of the Chopper strives to present motorcycles as both sculptural art and artifacts of American culture. Each of the 30 motorcycles is accompanied by a series of photographs and displays featuring background on the bike?s artist/builder. Among the well-known names are Indian Larry, Mike Brown, Rick Fairless, Jerry Graves and Ron Finch.
oDirector?s Circle Preview ? Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m.
oMember?s Preview ? Oct. 8, 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m.
oKick Start Party on Friday, Oct. 9, 4-10 p.m. Open to the public ? Biker friendly event with live rock band, food, drinks, motorcycle vendors, auction and preview tour of Art of the Chopper exhibition. Tickets available in advance at the museum and on this Web site
THE BIKERNET ZEN QUOTE OF THE DAY–“The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.” Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
–Eula
–from Donna O.
NHRA?S JOHN FORCE RACING TEAM GOES GREEN WITH PPG–STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ? September 1, 2009 ? John Force, one of the most successful racers in the history of drag racing, has taken his team green with PPG Envirobase? High Performance paint. The team, John Force Racing, installed a new paint spray booth at its Brownsburg, Indiana facility and switched to the environmentally-friendly, waterborne coatings for all its cars at the beginning of the 2009 NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) season.
?We focus on performance,? says Force. ?Performance in racing includes safety and safety includes taking care of the environment, keeping it safe for ourselves and generations to come. Going green is very important to me. We can?t control everything around us, but we can control what we do as a team, and the paint we use has an impact on the environment. Using PPG waterborne paint is just one part of us being green, but it?s a key part.?
Force?s 34-year NHRA career has seen him set a number of records including 14 Funny Car championships, winning more than 1,000 rounds of competition, winning 126 NHRA national events and more. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in August 2008. The John Force Team he leads comprises of daughters Ashley Force Hood, Brittany Force and Courtney Force, son-in-law Robert Hight and Mike Neff. John, Ashley, Robert and Mike run in the Funny Car category while Brittany and Courtney compete in the Top Alcohol Dragster class. The team was the focus of the A&E cable channel?s Driving Force reality show.
Brandon Baker, in charge of the appearance of the team?s six cars, says Force wanted to find an ecologically sound paint line he could count on for all the colors in the John Force Racing spectrum ? green, white, red, and a variety of blues.
?As you can imagine, our paint problems are a little different than most people?s,? says Baker. ?Our cars go through a lot of abuse ? crashes, fires, fuel spills. We?re always painting and repainting. We wanted to work with a well-known, high-quality brand that could handle the challenges we face, a company that was way ahead of the curve. And, of course, John insists the cars always look as good as possible for the sponsors and fans. After looking around, we knew it was PPG.?
Over the course of the season, the relationship has been a success. ?PPG has been extremely supportive,? adds Baker. ?Plus, our painter Dave Gregory really likes the Envirobase HP product. There are no fumes, no smell. He can really get into the work without noxious distraction.?
For more information about PPG, call 800/647-6050 or visit the PPG Automotive Refinish website at www.ppgrefinish.com. To learn more about John Force Racing, visit www.johnforceracing.com.
“BAIL EM OUT! ????–Hell, back in 1990, the Government seized the Mustang Ranch brothel in Nevada for tax evasion and, as required by law, tried to run it. They failed and it closed. Now we are trusting the economy of our country, our banking system, our auto industry and possibly our health plans to the same idiots who couldn’t make money running a whore house and selling whiskey!”
–from Bernard S.
LEGEND SUSPENSION CLOTHING–Help your riding partners look cool year round with Legend Air Suspension and Independent Cycle Inc. clothing!PLegend Air Suspension and Independent Cycle Inc. are offering clearance pricing on some of their women?s and men?s riding and casual wear. The New Year will deem many of these clothing items classics, as they will no longer be in production.
Get your favorite guy, girl, or riding friend the gear that shows they know and love award winning motorcycles products. (See more clothing options at www.legendsuspensions.com/catalog $15.00-$45.00 To order or for more information:
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605-737-4200
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–Tyna Bower
Legend Suspension
605-390-3262
tyna@legendsuspensions.com
TIME IS RUINNING OUT! GRAB A ROOM FOR LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST–For all of you who are heading up to the Las Vegas Bikefest, we have scored a sweet deal for you. Cycle Source Magazine has hooked up with the Four Queens Hotel in Las Vegas and they are offering you a discounted room rate. The cut off date has been extended for one more week. All you have to do is call in. We will all be meeting up on Thursday night for a few at the Kings Bar located in the Four Queens right off of Fremont Street. I would like to thank Michael and his staff for the sweet deal!
Cycle Source will be on location, stop by the booth-1025- Kutty Noteboom, The Biltwell crew, Duane Ballard Custom Leather and more will be hanging out all weekend long. Duane and Kutty will be unveiling their top secret builds that will surely bring back memories for a lot of you guys. See you there!
Reservations are to be confirmed through CENTRAL RESERVATIONS OFFICE AT (800) 634-6045 press 1 prior to the cut-off date of Monday, September 7, 2009. Please advise each individual to refer to the group name (Cycle Source) when making his/her reservation. On this date, any rooms remaining unsold will be released back to the hotel and group rate may not be available. Please note that blocks will be monitored periodically prior to the cut-off date.
Dates and amount goes as follows
10/1=39.00
10/2=79.00
10/3=79.00
10/4=39.00
PAYMENT POLICY: Each individual is responsible for payment of their own room and must be made prior to the cut-off date.
THERE I BE, MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS–When the Chop N Grind Performance Center team asked me to go for a ride in the desert. When Sin Wu asked, “When will you be home, honey?”
Bad Bob responded, “It’s a one-way ride.” Seems I wasn’t moving fast enough on the D&D, K&N, and Compu-Fire tech article.
I finally convinced Dr. P. that if they buried me in a shallow grave in the desert, the fuckin’ article would be tarantula food along with my toenails.
He winged me anyway, just to let me know who’s the boss. Just goes to show the pressure I’m under to complete these articles.
Comin’ up on Bikernet, we’re going to force some product info out of the gang at Licks Cycle. I must finish the Wisconsin ride story by Marilyn Bragg, or there will be trouble in Paradise. Johnny Humble is working on Bob Carillo’s bobbed bike feature, a classic. If the UPS gods are with me, my ignition module will arrive. I’ll wire the bike and bring you a final assembly report. Next week I’m going to bring you a unique bike feature from Roy Gregory. He grappled with a photographic problem until he found the lovely Elizabeth from Sussex. His bike is completely white, so the photos need to be top notch. You’ll see it on Bikernet.
For Cantina members, Jerry Southworth delivered a batch of sexy, soft shot of the Knucklhead girl in a bath. Hang on. In the meantime, have a helluva Labor Day Weekend.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
