RATS INVADE HEADQUARTERS– And Bandit has left us for a few days ? first headed to the Saxon plant in Phoenix and then to test ride the new models into Mexico. Tonight he?ll be surrounded by Bonita Senoritas and sipping Margaritas on a cruise ship, then home tomorrow in time for slop and the third degree.
Now about that rat? My friend found this little rat-in-a-dog-suit and asked if I could keep it or find it a good home. Bandit doesn?t seem to think he makes a good ?Bikernet shop dog? but everyday he?s here; I get a little more attached. So far he doesn?t have a name so I call it ?little dog?, but I really need to come up with something. Any suggestions aside from the obvious, ?Tiny?, ?Spike?, ?Bruiser?, etc?
The news is a little short this week but contains some good shit. Enjoy— Layla
BIGGEST SHOW IN FLORIDA–
OVER 80% OF SPACE ALREADY SOLD!
We are just 2 months away from the biggest indoor bike show in Florida!If you have not confirmed your spot yet, you still have a few good chances to sell your product at the most exciting bike show in Florida!
We have started to give more horsepower in the promotion and advertising:
September 16-18 – Flyers at Peterson’s Poker Run October 1st – Direct Mail – 1st batch – 5k pieces October 3rd – Discovery Channel Ad starts October 3rd – Start Email Blasting to 15k bikers October 20 – 23 – Promotion at Biketoberfest November 3-10 – Promo at Miami International Auto Show
When have you ever had 20,000 customers at your door in one weekend?______________________________________
One lucky biker will take home a brand New 2005 Chopper!
That’s right! 1,000 bikers will have a chance to roll the dices to win a 2005 Big Dog Motorcycles Chopper. All he or she has to do is to roll the dices and get the combination “BIGDOG” facing up.
This is one more effort of our show to attract new attendees to our show.
ALWAYS THE BEST CELEBRITIES
Our show has become famous for bringing only the biggest and best celebrity names to South Florida. Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off, Dave Perewitz, Eddie Trotta, Cyril Huze, Tony Cenzi, Russell Mitchell, Michele Smith and Jesse Rooke are some of the names who have been to our shows.PFor 2005 Fort Lauderdale Show we are bringing The Martin Brothers, showing some of their coolest bikes and the Indian Larry Legacy Tour, keeping alive the legacy of one of the biggest and most original bike builders.PSPECIAL EVENT: OLD SCHOOL CHOP-OFF
We still have spots open at the Old School Chop-Off, Sponsored by The Horse Back Street Choppers Magazine.
If you got what it takes, enter to win $4,000 in cash and full feature on The Horse Magazine – That means national exposure to your business.
The rules are simple: Old school, The Horse Style!
Deadline for Registration: October 5th
New Entertainment, More Fun!
As you know, our show is not just an expo. We work hard to make it a fun show, offering the best entertainment to bikers who attend our event and that’s what keeps attendance higher every year
This year we are adding a Mechanical Bull Ride, which we will explore to promote the businesses at the show and provide greater fun to our bikers.
This activity will be running during most of the show. Your company can be a sponsors of the bull ride, getting higher exposure at minimum cost.
There is only one sponsor spot! Call right now to get it.
PALM BEACH BIKE SHOW HAS
NEW DATE:
APRIL 8-9, 2006
Listening to feedback from vendors and bikers, the 3rd Annual Palm Beach Bike Show has new date: APRIL 8 & 9, 2006.
With the change, bikers will have a good time riding in a cooler weather and we will increase attendance to the show.
Sales have already started. Go online or call us to reserve your space!
HELLBOUND STEEL NEW MODELS–Rancho Cucamonga, CA- Hellbound Steel Motorcycles, one of the leading “custom” production bike manufacturers, has recently unveiled their 2006 line up. There are many new exciting additions and changes to their current line up. Mike Molloy, President and Co-Founder of HBS explained, “We have redesigned our entire product line and all of our 2006 models will be right side drive. We have also decided to go “bigger” with our rear tires and most models will be available with either a 250, 280 or 300 rear tire. Our new rigid Cremator will feature Avon’s new 17″ 330 rear tire”, Molloy concluded.
Mike Salyer, VP of Production, added “Due to the recent popularity of the “Bobber Style” bikes, we are proud to introduce a new 60’s style Bobber appropriately called The Stripper It’s the perfect blend of modern technology meets old school.” This new Stripper is available in a hardtail version, for those that really want to turn back the clocks as well as an FLH style version for those that plan on putting some miles on this ride.
HBS didn’t forget a thing when they developed this new model. It comes packed full of features including an S&S Shovelhead style motor, 5-speed “kicker” transmission (it actually works too!), 3″ open belt drive, Brembo brakes, wide glide front end, front and rear spoke rims complete with white walls (rear tire is a 150),old school style switches built with modern technology, upswept “fishtail” style exhausts, bicycle style handlebars, chrome front fender, metal flake paint with matching graphics (seat, grips and buddy pad match too), and much more. The Stripper’s frame has a 30 degree rake, is 0 up and 0 out and a total kick to ride, even on the most discriminating roads.There’s also an optional kit that can be bought and bolted right on to The Stripper which converts the bike from street to strip. The kit eliminates the need for a key and replaces it with a starter button and eliminates all of the handlebar switches so your bars will be totally clean. You can also take off the front and rear DOT turn signals that must come with all certified OEM bikes. Each kit comes complete with all of the appropriate hardware and “plug in” wiring harness. The addition of this kit will not void your original warranty. Go to your nearest dealer and ask to see the new Stripper from HBS, it’s ready to be ridden hard!
For dealers interested in adding Hellbound Steel Motorcycles or products to their product line up, please call 909-944-7633 and talk directly with Mike Molloy or email him at mike@hellboundsteel.com. To see the latest from Hellbound Steel Motorcycles, visit http://www.hellboundsteel.com .
STURGIS MM GETS READY FOR 2006–September 2005 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is accepting at-large nominations for 2006 Hall of Fame inductees. Individuals, organizations and businesses considered for induction will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving, promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle. We encourage you to help us recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination on their behalf.
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why this individual should be considered for induction. Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding, not everyone knows it. A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision. Biographical info, newspaper articles, historical documents, etc. may be submitted. Credentials should be two to five pages long, including nomination form. ?
You can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 605.347.2001 or emailing Executive Director Pepper Massey-Swan at pepper@sturgismuseum.com
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 9, 2006.
Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame will be honored at our annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, August 9, 2006.
HEY MR. RUSSELL–Ray, I hope your flight home was without problems and relaxing for you!!! Iwish we would have had more time to hang out together and get into trouble!Meeting you was one of the highlights of my trip. Too much business and notenough fun this trip for me. Next trip I hope you can make it to Vegas andwe can damage the town together!!
The World Custom Bike Show is November 18th – 20th at Mandalay Bay on thestrip. The link for the show is: http://www.bigtwinwest.com/bigtwin/v42/index.cvn. We will have the Prototype250cc bike in Las Vegas for this show. If you decide to meet with us, duringthis event, you can see and test the 250 model then. I attached a picturemate of the 100 cubic inch bike at the show for you.
Please stay in touch mate and let me know of your plans to attend theshow so I can book reservations as soon as possible. Keep the bottoms downMate!!!
Scott Villmow
–from Ray Russell
CHICKEN SANDWICHES–A little boy and a little girl attended the same school and became friends. Every day they would sit together to eat their lunch. They discovered that they both brought chicken sandwiches every day! This went on all through the fourth and fifth grades, until one day he noticed that her sandwich wasn’t a chicken sandwich.
He said, “Hey, how come you’re not eating chicken, don’t you like it anymore?”
She said “I love it but I have to stop eating it.”
“Why?” he asked.
She pointed to her lap and said “Cause I’m starting to grow little ! ;feathers down there!”
“Let me see” he said. “Okay” and she pulled up her skirt. He looked and said, “That’s right. You are! Better not eat any more chicken.”
He kept eating his chicken sandwiches until one day he brought peanut butter. He said to the little girl, “I have to stop eating chicken sandwiches, I’m starting to get feathers down there too!”
She asked if she could look, so he pulled down his pants for her.She said “Oh, my God, it’s too late for you! You’ve already got the neck and the gizzards!!!
–from Chris T.
Hooker Troublemakers now available through Drag Specialties– TROUBLEMAKER exhaust systems from Hooker Headers (the well-known Holley Performance brand name) are now available from Drag Specialties.
Hooker says these 2-1/2in diameter pipes really work due to the internal stepped design which also eliminates blueing. Hooker’s 38 years of exhaust design experience have enabled the company to design a system said to increase top-end horsepower without sacrificing bottom end torque, a common problem with other big bore systems. The pipes feature a metallic ceramic coating on the internal head pipes helping to retain heat and increase exhaust velocity. Systems are available for Softails, Dynas and 2005-model Sportsters, with straight-, slash- or scallop-cut ends.
Hooker Headers also offers a choice of baffle cartridges. The standard cartridge is described as a ‘deep rumble’, a popular option for enthusiasts. Alternative cartridges give a smooth, mellow sound or improved flow at the expense of a loud exhaust note.
Troublemaker systems are supplied complete with gaskets, C-clips, chromed flanges, machined brackets, hardware and detailed instructions.
HOLLEY PERFORMANCE
Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Tel: 270 782 2900
Fax: 270 745 9544
E-mail: jasonbruce@holley.com
http://www.holley.com
DRAG SPECIALTIES
Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
Tel: 608 758 1111
Fax: 608 758 4677
E-mail: drag@dragspecialties.com
http://www.dragspecialties.com
SIX S&S-POWERED PRO STOCK BIKES QUALIFY AT THE TOYO TIRES NATIONALS–All the way into the finals on Sunday, the NHRA Toyo Tires nationals saw a field dominated by S&S Pro Stock powered Buells. The Elimination Rounds on Sunday were filled with six Buells-with one going all the way to the final round.
S&S Pro Stock powered Buells posted some of the best numbers of the weekend at Maple Grove Raceway. Chip Ellis, riding the new G Squared/S&S Buell set low E.T at 7.071 and Matt Guidera on the Rocklin Motorsports Buell had the best reaction time with a 0.001. Also worthy of mention is Tom Bradford, on the Hal’s H-D Buell, made it to the 16 bike field-in only his second event racing this new bike.
“It seems as though each time I turn around, another S&S Pro Stock powered Buell is making news,” said S&S Cycle Senior Manager of Racing and Customer Service, Charlie Hadayia . “With Chip Ellis setting lowest E.T., Matt Guidera posting a .001 reaction time, six S&S engines in the eliminations, and Ryan Schnitz going to the finals-it’s a full-time job just keeping up with the stats for each team!” “This engine package-in its’ first full year for us has made it to six finals this year, and won three of them,” continued Hadayia. “I am very proud of the race department and all the teams, I know they have been working very hard this season and it is really starting to pay off.”
CHICA CUSTOM CYCLES ANNOUNCES A NEW ADJUSTABLE SPRINGER FRONT END AVAILABLE IN NARROW OR WIDE STYLES–Chica Custom Cycles announces the innovation of a new adjustable springer front end to meet the needs and wants of today s custom chopper bike builders and motorcycle enthusiasts.
Chica has been building customs here in the U.S. for 10 years now and using Springers on almost all of them. Chica truly understands what is needed in a springer for it to work on bikes of all styles.
This springer front end comes equipped with adjustable rockers to fit the rake on your motorcycle. The ability to correctly set up you rockers means the difference between your front end working right and absorbing the road as it should or working incorrectly and you taking it!
Chica Customs products are built and assembled right out of our Huntington Beach location delivering to you the quality and custom style that Chica has built his name on. In doing so we are able to deliver more of what the customer wants and has come to expect from a custom shop.
The buyer fills out our custom order sheet to give the needs and application of the springer being ordered. This will address questions such as how long, whether it will be finished in chrome, powder coat, or raw finish. Also any additional custom mods that may be required such as a brake tab bung on the right, left, both, or not at all. It will then be built and assembled on a custom jig.
Chica Custom Cycles is a custom build motorcycle shop located in Huntington Beach, California. Chica and his shop have earned a reputation as one of the top custom bike build companies in the world and this springer shows why.
WEST COAST CHOPPERS LIVES–We sent a crack team of Bikernet investigative correspondents to the WCC Long Beach headquarters. We spoke to the new GM, Simo, formerly of Carlini’s Customs. “At one time we received 40 frame orders a week,” Simo said. “With the sale it jumped to 3,500 frame orders. Every order will be filled, but it’s taking time.”
Simo confirmed that WCC has not been sold and that business is flying along as usual. “We’ve dialed in several production elements, and I’m beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
We checked on Chris T.?s specific order. He’s received both frames he ordered and Simo assured us that he would receive his fenders within three weeks. We went through the showroom that was brimming with WCC choppers and Diablos, then Simo took us into Jesse’s section where race cars are being built, automatic laser cutters dialed in and movie Bonneville car built.
It’s happening and we’ll stay on top of the action.
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