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FREE SHIT, SHIT IS FREE–No, we’re not giving away manure. T-Shirts, books, Motor Oil and canned Tuna maybe. I keep saying you can’t win if you don’t enter the free Bikernet contests, and we have two you know. The link above takes you to the contest in the free section. We also have a link in the Cantina, which means you have to be a member. Think about it though, when you become a Cantina member, you receive an Orwell free, and now we’re also giving away a Beach Ride poster with the hottest bike model, Marnie. What a deal!
A couple weeks ago we tried to give away a helmet and not one submission came in. We asked that you send a pic of yourself, wearing a helmet you decorated yourself, and yours truly, (that would be me) would pick the winner. I’ll run the article again, but first take a look at the most recent Bikernet contest winners.
ABDIAS GOMEZ
ELSA, TEXAS
Suggestion: A SECTION ON UPGRADES FOR SPORTSTERS. ENGINE UPGRADES AND SHEETMETAL UPGRADES. MANY OF US GUYS RIDE SPORTSTERS AND LIKE TO THINK THAT WE ARE PART OF THE BIKER COMMUNITY TOO.
Wanted: TOOL BAG, T-SHIRT, JACKET, A QUART OF HARLEY OIL…
Abdias get’s a T-Shirt, and a quart of Harley Oil. I’ve been threatening to take the Highway Patrol Motorcycle riding course, (poor Bandit), but if I do, he promised to get me one of the new Sportster, a custom of course. You may be reading about my experience soon, along with more on Sportsters! Yippee!!
MATT J. STULTZ
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA
Suggestion: UPDATE THE STATE LAW CHARTS. IN PA THERE IS NO HELMET LAW NOW! WOOOO! (SOME RESTRICTIONS, 21, RIDING 2 YEARS ETC.) BUT THE BAN IS LIFTED THANKS TO CARD CARRYING MEMBERS OF ABATE. LIKE MYSELF. NOW, SEND ME SOME FREE SHIT!!!
Wanted: T-SHIRTS, BOOKS, ANY PARTS THAT NOBODY WANTS, HOOKERS, WHATEVER YOU GOT, I’LL TAKE… PEACE BROS.
Sorry Matt, we keep the hookers, you get Orwell.
DANNY WILSON.
COLUMBIA, MO
Suggestion: I WISH I COULD FIND MORE HARLEY ITEMS THAT WOULD FIT METRIC BIKES, KINDA LIKE A INTERCHANGE MANUAL FOR CARS.
Wanted: TO SOME DAY OWN A HARLEY.BUT WHAT WOULD REALLY BE GREAT IS IF ME AND MY WIFE COULD BOTH OWN HARLEYS SO SHE WOULD NOT TRY TO STEAL MINE.
What a sweetheart! Danny get’s a signed copy of Orwell for being thoughtful.
KEVIN LUMLEY
SYLVANIA, AUSTRALIA
Suggestion: G’DAY BANDIT, I CAME UP WITH THE IDEA THAT MAYBE YOU COULD START AN ONLINE ADULT MATCHMAKING SERVICE FOR BIKERS ONLY. IT’S SOMETHING I NOTICED WAS MISSING FROM MOST ONLINE MOTORCYCLE SITES. AND: YOU CAN CHARGE A FEE FOR THE SERVICE.
Wanted: WELL I DO NEED A LARGER CAPACITY PETROL TANK FOR THE 1400 INTRUDER. CHECK: WWW.INTRUDERALERT.COM FOR DETAILS. I ALSO WANT 7″ INCH RISERS FROM AEROMACH (TRIBAL STYLE) FAILING THAT I GUESS A FUCKIN’ T SHIRT WILL DO!
A fuckin? T-Shirt it is! I’ll see what I can do about the risers from aeromach. Send me an email with the details sinwu@bikernet.com
Mike Skaggs
CLARKSVILLE, AR
Wanted: A X-X Large Long sleeve Horse Shirt Black or Grey w/ Billy lane autograph. Thanx, Mike
I’m working on getting a Choppers Inc. shirt for you, Mike. If I can just get Billy to turn his eyes and attention from all the T&A he’s been autographing, I might get an email back him.
There you have it, your winners for a week or two. You really do win here at Bikernet. I try like hell to get the things you ask for, if I like your suggestions tht is. Till next time, take care. ~Layla
WIN A FREE HELMET–IT’S FREE!–Send a photo wearing your wildest homemade helmet, we?ll pick the winner. What do you have to lose? Not a damn thing. Send jpeg. Image to
BRENDA FOX AT the DENVERS CHOPPER RIG– was tracked down with Mondo, the man who kept the Denver Choppers image alive. We caught them with the crew from Speed Vision rolling film, as Mondo discussed chopper history. Bringing us to present date, Brenda can be seen riding his New School? creation. We?ll keep you posted when this will air?
LA CALENDAR SHOW AIRES–The 2003 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show on American ThunderThe American Thunder episode on Speed TV with awesome 2003 L.A. Calendar Motorcycle Show coverage premiered on Tuesday, September 9th. It will re-air on Tuesday, October 28th at 10:00pm ET. Mark your Mikuni/Performance Machine sponsored Iron & Lace Calendar now.
You can also catch complete coverage of this year’s LA Calendar Motorcycle Show with pictures online at:http://www.FastDates.com/BikeShow2003/BIKESHOW2003.HTM
And don’t forget you’re invited to join us October 11th at 9pm in Hollywood for the Iron & Lace Calendar Party at Barfly! More details at http://www.FastDates.com/IRONLACE01.HTM
–Jim Gianatsis
WHAT BUSINESSES CAN LEARN FROM A METEORIC RISE…AND A CATASTROPHIC DESCENT: PANEL THURSDAY, MINNEAPOLIS–Turnaround Management Association presents a panel discussion: “The Rise and Fall of Excelsior-Henderson” (includes hors d’oeuvres; cash bar, panel, and networking).
Panelists: Excelsior-Henderson founder/CEO Dan Hanlon and his Directors of Finance, Legal Affairs, and Sales & MarketingDate/Time: Thursday, September 18, 3:30- 7 p.m. (panel from 4-6 p.m.)
Location: Solera (formerly Bravo Entertainment Center), 900 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Cost: $30 for members, $45 for non-members
Preregistration preferred: www.uppermidwest.turnaround.org, fax: 763-533-2144
Sometimes, business managers and marketers can learn more from failure than from success. Excelsior-Henderson experienced both. Starting the first new American motorcycle company in decades, the company quickly built brand loyalty and market share-but it wasn’t enough to keep an ultra-capital-intensive luxury goods venture alive when the economy and capital markets lost momentum.
Publicly, for the first time since the descent of the company, Dan Hanlon, the passionate entrepreneur willing to follow his charismatic dream, and his Directors of Finance (Randy Strobel), Legal Affairs (Mark Sides), and Sales & Marketing (Joel Norenberg), will share a discussion on the venture’s rapid rise and fall with members and guests of the Turnaround Management Association Thursday evening over dinner, at Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis.
This entertaining and informative talk will touch on such ideas as:
* How to recruit talent for a company with no revenue, negative cash flow, and going out of business
* How to get your company name tattooed on your customer’s body
* Creating a corporate culture where everyone is both equal and different, and making it work
This panel discussion coincides with Hanlon’s recently published book, Riding The American Dream, subtitled “Surviving Road Rash & Living To Tell About It,” which chronicles the story in more detail. The book will be available at the event, or by calling 800-584-0886, and also on the internet at www.ridingtheamericandream.com.
The event, including dinner and talk, is open to the public.In 2003, Turnaround Management Association (www.turnaround.org) celebrates its 15th year of leading the way to rebuild corporate value worldwide.
PINEY WOODS POEM–A few lines of thought from the piney woods of Central Texas.
Learning to Fly
Still remember that day
Just after the rain
An old Cushman Eagle
Kick start and away
Always remember your first
I can still see it today
A ride of 50 ft
Back end slides away
Really not hurt
Except for my pride
To my feet quickly
Pulled up bike from its side
I learned a lesson that day
Many years have gone by
Some times you fall
While you’re learning to fly
Ode To A Biker
The feel of riding is hard to describe
Although I’ve done it most of my life
From a used Cushman Eagle
To a new V-Twin
Every time I climb on
I get that feeling again.
Call me a biker or old scooter trash
I perk up my ears when I hear one pass.
I was born with that need
It’s part of my soul
Just kick it over and feel
The wind as you roll.
Something that I’ll never understand
What puts that need inside of a man
It’s almost like flying with
Lightly touching the ground
Just twist the grip and hear
That beautiful sound.
Now in my fifties a little
Slower in step
My heart still pumps 60 wt
For what time I have left
I’m going to ride and build
Til I no longer can
When they put me away
I’ll still have grease on my hands.
See ya down the road.
–from the Pen of Parts
VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE AUCTION NEWS–Harley Davidson’s, Sprints, and 1960’s Vintage: 50+ Classic Harley Davidson’s , Many Parts & Accessories
ESTATE SALE
Friday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m.
25 W. Old Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
50+ Harley Davidson Bikes/Scooters & Frames; 1936 Ford Roadster, (18) 1965 & ’66+ Ford Mustangs; Restored 1936, ’42, ’47 Ford Trucks; Antique and Collectible Ford Mustangs & Harley Parts; Collectable Ford & Fordson Tractors; 1966 restored Ford Ranchero
Online Bidding Available for this AuctionTo participate in online bidding or to place a proxy bid, you must register for this auction by 4pm on Thursday, September 18th.
To find out more about online bidding, visit our web site at MORE DETAILS,Complete automotive machine shop to include 1000’s of automotive and motorcycle parts, wheels, belts, engines, gas tanks, cables, lathes, sanders, grinders, hydraulic bearing press, band saws, air compressors, welders, jacks, test equipment, battery chargers, power and hand tools, impact tools, generators, riding mowers, bush-hog, 3-point tractor attachments, (15) chain saws, Woods front end loader attachment, farm equipment, Trailers, antique tractors, automotive memorabilia. Collectable Falcons, Comet, 1940’s Ford with suicide doors; Mustang fenders gas caps, grills, wheels, special parts, etc; Harley parts, seats, gas tanks, Ford flathead v-8 motors etc; Household items, furniture, kitchenware, wall hangings, glassware, collectible magazines and much much more. For more photos, terms, inspection dates, and directions, please visit our web site.About American Auctions & Appraisals, Inc.American is a professional firm serving financial institutions, attorneys, accountants, and trustees, in a wide variety of appraisal and liquidation procedures throughout the United States. Company Website: Contact Information Continued On Page 3
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