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THE ROCKY SEAT REPORT–The design is the most important part of having a tooled seat done , It is what sets your seat apart from everybody else’s. Here’s a couple of sample from a seat tech that will be posted later today.
http://www.purekustom.com
Tel:480-924-6866
mailto:rocky1@purekustom.com
Mesa , Az
Why Italy sells more cars the Korea. Ray Russell
PAGAN WEDDING HAS HELLISH START– PA – It was a potential tinderbox of emotions.A Hells Angels widow showed up at a West Philadelphia church before a biker wedding on Saturday and yelled at rival Pagans for killing her husband last January, according to authorities.
The widow, Margie Wood, once a friend of the marrying couple, left the scene without further incident, authorities said.
Meantime, the groom, Dominick “Tack” DiPietro, 42, and his Philly chapter president, Steven “Gorilla” Monde-vergine, led a roaring pack of Pagans on their Harleys along the Schuylkill Expressway, where a banner hung on the South Street bridge that read:”Congratulations to Tack and Maria” and “Death to the Hells Angels.”
The Pagans then rode past the Angels’ block party on Merion Avenue near Girard, en route to the wedding at Our Lady of Angels Church, 50th and Master streets, in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police and FBI agents removed the banner 20 minutes after it was put up and monitored both the block party and wedding, which were two blocks apart.
A law-enforcement official said there were no incidents.Despite the biker rivalry, the widow, Margie Wood, and the bride, Maria Sinagoga-DiPietro, 41, had been “good friends, until the murder,” said the new bride. “Once [Thinker] got killed, she was bitter toward the Pagans.”
Early on Jan. 14, then-acting Angels president Thomas “Thinker” Wood, 36, was gunned down in his truck on the Schuylkill Expressway near Vare Avenue.
–from Rogue
TEXAS SHOW UPDATE–I was once again wondering if you would be so kind as to let all of the good people know that time is running out to register for The Texas National Bike Show sponsored by Bikernet.com. We have very few 10×10 spots left but there are plenty of 5×10″s to go around. We will be wrapping up registration around the 3rd week in September.
Our fabulous Texas National T-Shirts will be arriving this week and will be on the web site for sale and also bike show participants will receive a commemorative bike show shirt with registration.
At this time I am in negotiations with the Houston Rollerderby League (yes all girl) for an exhibition bout on Friday evening during the show, should be fun, and don’t forget the FAME bikini, model contest will be on Saturday around 1:00pm. Well gotta run and will send more teasers soon!!
–Mrs. L. Devil
KENDALL JOHNSON SIGNATURE SERIES FROM PRECISION– PRECISION CYCLE WORKS has teamed up with Kendall Johnson to build a limited series of high-performance Pro-Street custom bikes to be known as the Kendall Johnson Signature Series.
The platform for the bike will be Precision Cycle Works’ existing Pro-Street frame but using sheet metal with design input from Kendall Johnson Customs. The bikes will use the S&S 124ci Kendall Johnson Signature Series motors with appropriate components from Primo, Hooker Headers, Weld and Dakota Digital. The remaining components will be supplied by Precision Cycle Works and will be of comparable quality.
The bikes will be numbered 1 to 50 and painted by Scott of Airea 5150. Distribution will be through Precision Cycle Works’ existing US and Canadian dealer network.
PRECISION CYCLE WORKS
Caro, Michigan, USA
Tel: 989 673 8555
Fax: 989 673 0264
E-mail: precision@centurytel.net
http://www.precisionconceptsinc.com
KENDALL JOHNSON CUSTOMS
Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Tel: 336 771 4222
Fax: 336 771 4322
E-mail: info@kendalljohnsoncustoms.com
http://www.kendalljohnsoncustoms.com
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE RIDER RICH KING SURVIVES RUGGED SEDALIA RACE–Mees Takes the Win as Season Points Leaders Fail to Finish AMA Grand National.
SEDALIA, Mo. (August 27, 2005) – Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts rider Rich King survived the crash-filled Grand National main at Missouri State Fair Speedway and placed 11th in round 12 of the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship. Nine days of rain prior to the race left the half-mile dirt track in challenging condition, and there were three re-starts following crashes as the track became very rough during the 25-lap main. Saddleman/Lancaster Harley-Davidson rider Jared Mees led 24 laps and emerged as the winner as 11 riders finished the race.
King won his heat race to qualify for the main, and ran as high as second place in the first half of the race but a rear shock failure forced him off the pace of the leaders. The race was stopped on lap nine when Cayuga Tool & Die/Top Gun Performance rider Shawn Clark crashed. Clark and Mid-America Harley-Davidson rider Ken Coolbeth, second in the season-points race, did not make the re-start. Mees and Latus Harley-Davidson/Jones Powersports rider Joe Kopp led on the restart, but Kopp went down on lap 12 and was unable to continue.
Mees again led after a single-file restart, followed by Quality Checked Pre-Owned Ford/Lancaster Harley-Davidson rider Chris Carr. But on lap 17 it was Carr’s turn to go down, and the season points leader was done for the night. Mees led again on the ensuing re-start and held the point until he was passed by Moronry’s Harley-Davidson rider Bryan Smith with one lap remaining in the race. Mees passed for the lead on the last lap to take the win, followed by Smith and Memphis Shades/Parts Unlimited rider Glen Schnabel. Seventeen of the 18 riders who started the Grand National main were riding Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycles.
Carr ended up in 13th place at Sedalia but finished ahead of his main rivals in the chase for the Grand National title, as Kopp was 15th and Coolbeth 16th. Carr now has 192 points and leads Coolbeth by 15 points with three races left on the season schedule. Mees moves into third place with 162 points, as Kopp drops back to fourth with 157 points. King is now fifth with 119 points.
“Between the crashes and the track conditions at Sedalia, it was a really rough race, but we got out of there with some points and we’re looking forward to Springfield this weekend,” said Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso.
Also at Sedalia, Low Country Harley-Davidson rider William Seyle won the Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance National. Battlefield Harley-Davidson/Pure Attitude Active Wear rider Bryan Hazel and Doc’s Harley-Davidson rider Merle Scherb finished second and third. With one race left in the season, Lima Harley-Davidson rider Scott Stump, who was fourth at Sedalia, leads the Sportster Series points race with 126 points, followed by Harv’s Harley-Davidson rider Chris Hart with 120 points and Scherb with 114 points.
The AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship series next travels to Springfield, Ill. and the Illinois State Fairgrounds for a short-track race on Sept. 3 and the season’s second running of the Springfield Mile on Sept. 4.
NEW SAMSON “BIG GUNS 3” EXHAUST SERIES–Samson Exhaust? revolutionizes motorcycle exhaust with this 3rd generation of the famous Big Gun line. BG3 brings the timeless good looks and superb sound that Samson is best known for the needs of today’s owner. These pipes have seamless 2_-inch one-piece heat shields that will absolutely prevent any discoloration. Intergraded smooth flow baffles, delivers a deep rumble and assures the tuning requirements of today’s motors. The classic look of Cannons, Street Sweepers, Rip Saws and Slashers confirms that Pipes Make the Bike.
When compared to double wall pipes, intergraded shields weigh much less and sound better. Seamless one-piece heat shields are the hot look riders are looking for, and broken tab brackets are a thing of the past. These pipes include intergraded Baffles which meet the needs of today’s fuel injected motors and overcomes objections to straight pipes. These stepped pipes go from 1_” to 2_” and improve the flow of spent exhaust gases. Each set of pipes is stamped with the BG3 logo.
The BIG GUNS 3 series includes a full one Year Warranty.
Samson Motorcycle Products designs, markets and manufactures premium quality motorcycle exhausts at their state of the art facilities in Anaheim, CA. Every product has been thoroughly tested to improve performance, enhance appearance and give the sound customers are looking for. As the industry leader in aftermarket exhaust, every part is inspected for the highest quality standards. Samson Motorcycle Products markets products under the Samson?, Caliber? and Shogun? Brand Names. For more information visit our website www.samsonusa.com.Check Out All The New Styles
AN EVENING WITH BIKERNET–One evening a man was at home watching TV and eating peanuts. He’d toss them in the air, then catch them in his mouth.
In the middle of catching one, his wife asked a question, and as he turned to answer her, a peanut fell in his ear.He tried and tried to dig it out but only succeeded in pushing it in deeper. He called his wife for assistance, and after hours of trying they became worried and decided to go to the hospital.
As they were ready to go out the door, their daughter came home with her date. After being informed of the problem, their daughter’s date said he could get the peanut out.
The young man told the father to sit down, then shoved two fingers up the father’s nose and told him to blow hard. When the father blew, the peanut flew out. The mother and daughter jumped and yelled for joy.
The young man insisted that it was nothing and the daughter brought the young man out to the kitchen for something to eat.
Once he was gone the mother turned to the father and said, “That’s wonderful. Isn’t he smart? What do you think he’s going to be when he grows older?”
The father replies, “From the smell of his fingers, our son-in-law.”
STEALTH BIKEWORKS WEEKLY REPORT FROM NC–
For the past year I have wrote articles for a state wide motorcycle newspaper. This past week we decided to part company. It seems the “tone” of what I wrote was not what they wanted. It seems they were afraid that I would offend a few dealers. As usual when you write the truth and that truth steps on a few toes and hits home it hurts. I decided that I would not be a part of a “dealer” controlled publication even thought the adds in this publication by aftermarket shops out number dealer adds about 5 to 1 ! Go figure that one! Enough said.
The great thing about Bikernet is that all of us can say what ever we want and yes you are going to get some flack from time to time but that is all part of it. Bikernet does not cave in to any one special interest group. Speak what you feel and stand behind it!
It has been a busy week at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. It seems we are starting to generate some momentum and more people are finding out about us. We are starting to see interest in our fabrication work. So far we have sold a custom hand made gas tank and we have an order for a custom hand made oil tank. This is cool stuff when you see a flat piece of metal take shape and turn into something. Hopefully soon we will do our first bike build. If you have anything you need to have fabricated give us a call at 704-882-0889.
This weekend I am riding back to Virginia to visit family and old friends. I am leaving the “MEANEST” in charge of SBW. I told her not fire anyone while I was gone! I am looking forward to the ride, the weather is supposed to be great. It is really the first ride of any distance for me this year. You don’t get much time off when you are trying to run a shop. I still would not trade what I am doing for anything else. I plan on enjoying every minute of the ride. I am going to take my time and take in the sights.
The progress at SBW has been sometimes slow but it has been steady and we are headed in the right direction. There have been ups and there have been downs but like I have said before it is an adventure, everyday brings something new and I learn something new each day either with bikes or people. I feel very fortunate and lucky to be living my dream! What a long strange trip it has been to even have opened my own shop. I am a lucky man in so many ways and I am very grateful too!
With that being said I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor day weekend and I encourage everyone to think of the hurricane victims, take time to say a prayer for them and count your blessings.
Until next time, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
BIKERNET STRICT ORDERS–Hope yer doin’ well! Me? I’m O.K. I’ve been on strict orders from the bosses wife to take it easy this weekend. She’s Mama, and I hate to piss her off. I’ve been pretty much staying around my own backyard this weekend, except last night I slipped off to bike night down near Savannah. Not too much biker nightlife here in my hometown.
A storm cloud was brewin’ about supper time this evening, so I decided to take the cage to dinner. Before it got here I snapped this picture with my digital camera. I pass by it almost everyday when I’m at work, I just always forget to bring the camera with me. Been meanin’ to send it in for a while.
Send the girls there at bikernet my best, and remember you are truly a blessed man. In yer own words: ” ain’t life great? all ya hafta do is get out there and live it”
Respects,
–Brian from Georgia
FLYRITE CHOPPER EXPANDS– HEADQUARTERED in Austin, Texas, Flyrite Choppers has recently announced expansion in its operations.Floor space at the manufacturing facility has been increased by 33 per cent and more builders and fabricators have been added to the staff to keep up with increased demand.
Flyrite Chopper has also created a new retail outlet located in Austin, serving the whole of Texas. It provides a showroom for the Flyrite product range and will be responsible for warranty work on bikes sold through the business. Parts, accessories and merchandise will also be on sale. This winter, FRC intends to offer a customizing service for Flyrite models and other bikes.
‘Smokin’ Gun’ is a new rolling chassis from Flyrite. Building on the reputation established by FRC’s successful Bobber, the Smokin’ Gun frame has stock dimensions and a 30-degree neck rake. The rolling chassis is supplied with a 2in under Springer front end. It accepts Sportster motors, 1986-up. All other frame styles from FRC will soon be offered in rolling chassis form.
Pre-ordering the Smokin’ Gun chassis kit entitles the purchaser to a special introductory discount, provided the order is placed before shipping is scheduled to commence in mid-September.
FRC adds that listing in the Kelley ‘Blue Book’ has made its bikes even easier to title and insure. The issue of finance is being addressed and more information is promised soon.
FLYRITE CHOPPERS
Austin, Texas, USA
Tel: 512 918 2467
E-mail: flyritechoppers@austin.rr.com
www.flyritechoppers.com
BIKERNET SPECIAL REPORT-CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON NEW 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSONS– Need some advice here. I’m a 25+ year rider and just signed all the paperwork for a 2006 Heritage Classic. First-things-first, new pipes! WRONG!!! The new 2006’s, excluding the V-Rod and Dyna’s now all have a catalytic converter. So what, you say? Well, if your Harley dealer messes with the FI Mapping, they will be going against the EPA laws are may face a $25,000 fine.
I ordered the V&H Long Shots and will install them myself, but the dealer will NOT touch my bike. They’re afraid of getting nailed with a fine.
WTF! I will NOT, can NOT ride a quiet bike, just no way! This is the bike that I’ve always wanted and now the rotten EPA if forcing Harley to stay away from any bike that does not have “stock” pipes. ScreamingEagle, right! My only choice is to try to find a Heritage with a carb and not FI. Right now, I can’t find one.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! Next we will all be forced to ride with helmets!!!!!!!!
–Phil Spear
I spoke to a number of people in the industry. I’ve heard that all Screamin’ Eagle parts have been pulled from Europe only. I think it will be up to each dealership regarding catalytic converters. There currently is no law against changing pipes as long as you can pass the emission tests whenever they’re required. In Califa it’s about every other year for registration. Some states don’t required any testing. Need to check with your state.–BANDIT
Yeah, it’s very interesting. I took delivery of my Heritage, 2006 with Carburetor. This deal had no problems installed V&H Long Shots, but the other dealer refused to do the install and modify the bike. I think what I’ve learned is that the other dealer really does not care about doing business and just used that as an excuse to not spend too much time on a single deal. I added about $8,000 in options, but I did all the installation. The other dealer got pissed when I told them to cut out all their labor, as they would only be doing the pipes, stage-1 and remapping.
I have to give VERY high marks to Brians H-D in Langhorne, PA. These guys went above and beyond to get my business and really earned my respect!
–Phil
We also spoke to the factory about 2006 exhaust systems. Here is their response:1. We do not have a catalytic converter equipped H-D motorcycles, at least not in the normal sense of the term. Certain models are equipped with catalyst muffler(s), and have been for years. Some have none, some one, and some two; the variety changes almost annually and often by model.
2. We offer both street legal (active, catalyst and non-catalyst depending on application) and performance (race only) mufflers for our vehicles depending on intended use and market / location.
3. Dealers can work on vehicle within the parameters of the local laws and intended usage.
–Bob Dwyer, Harley-Davidson
SMOOTH 9 WHEELS FROM RMD BILLET– SMOOTH 9 wheels by RMD Billet combine a classic spoke style with a raw industrial look, according to the company.
The wheels are of three part construction using 6061 billet. The forty 12-point chrome-plated, industrial-grade bolts around the wheel’s periphery offer an unusual styling edge to set the wheel apart from one-piece forgings from other manufacturers.
All hubs are fitted with sealed bearings, for 3/4 or 1in axles and are for drive-side and sprocket/brake arrangements only.
Smooth 9 is offered in chromed, polished or powdercoated finishes, or a combination. Sizes currently available include 18in rears in various widths and 21 x 2.5 for front wheel fitment. Other sizes will be available soon. Brake rotors of 11in diameter are available in a matching wheel pattern.
RMD BILLET
Jasper, Minnesota, USA
Tel: 507 348 8877
Fax: 507 348 8877
E-mail: info@rmdbillet.com
www.rmdbillet.com
RED RIVER RACEWAY’S 1ST ANNUAL “ALL HARLEY” LABOR DAY BLOW-OUT DRAGS– will be run as scheduled this weekend at the track, 18 miles north of Shreveport. Located just south of the Arkansas border the dragstrip suffered no Hurricane damage and weather for the weekend is forecasted as sunny with highs only in the low 90’s.
With much of the South suffering with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it only makes the success of the race that much more important. Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Louisiana and other charities have been listed on all promotional literature about the race as to where the proceeds of the race go since the very beginning, and now need they’ll need the money even more!!!
Information: www.redriverharleyblowout.com or 318-222-7506
Track Phone – 318-296-4500
Crime Scene Choppers Adds to Line of ?Builder Parts?–
New Friction Shock adds distinctive retro look to any springer or girder
Scotts Valley, CA ? August 31, 2005 ? Crime Scene Choppers now has a line of ?builder parts? to help with the fabrication of a custom bike.
The newest addition to this line is this tough looking friction shock, a perfect addition to any ?sprung? front fork, including springers, girders and leaf spring forks. The friction shock is CNC machined aluminum; the arms are about 7.5? long. The edges and lightening holes all have a distinctive raised rib. Plastic friction pads fit between the arms, and stainless wingnuts and spring washers are used to tighten the assembly. The builder can polish the body, or paint the recessed areas for contrast.
New Builder Parts
?I love this new product?, said Joe McGlynn, owner of Crime Scene Choppers, ?I grew up dreaming about hot rods and vintage race cars, and this friction shock picks up some period styling cues and can make your forks dramatically different! We?ve got some bitchin? new stuff in the pipeline, keep checking our website!?
AvailabilityThe friction shock is available through http://www.CrimeSceneChoppers.com immediately. New products are being introduced every month, so check the website for the latest news.
NEW ADVENTUROUS LOCATIONS ADDED TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON AUTHORIZED RENTALS PROGRAM– Belgium, Scotland, South Africa, Vermont and Alaska Add Rental Dealers.
MILWAUKEE (September 1, 2005) -Through Harley-Davidson’s Authorized Rentals program, riders now have the chance to rent a motorcycle in five new rental locations: Alaska (Soldotna), Vermont (Barre), Belgium (Dendermonde), Scotland (Glasgow) and South Africa (Cape Town).
“We’re thrilled to offer these new rental locations,” said Lara Lee, vice president of enthusiast services. “With more than 250 Harley-Davidson Authorized Rentals locations worldwide, riders can fulfill their motorcycling dreams from Boston to Brisbane and from Los Angeles to London.”
Riders can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Kenai River in Soldotna, Alaska, or surround themselves with culture and heritage while traveling through historic Barre, Vt. Motorcyclists can also journey through the Middle Age Belgium town of Dendermonde, explore the Victorian city of Glasgow, Scotland or tour the beautiful coastal and exotic city of Cape Town, South Africa.
For more information, visit http://www.hdrentals.com.
CALIFORNIA MID STATE RALLY AWAITS–I’m a goddamn judge, so we’re hauling ass out of town tomorrow. We’re hanging in Pismo beach for the night then fighting the inland valley heat to attend the show in Paso Robles. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop in and say hey.
We wish all the folks devastated by the hurricane all the best for the future. The future is the key road (I meant “word”). Hang on, a brighter future waits.
In the meantime let’s ride and raise some money for the folks.
–Bandit
