Hey,
Life is nuts, as you know, but here’s a grand example. For years Las Vegas was the wild growth entertainment center. It was a place where carpenters could get wealthy. Now the unemployment rate in Vegas is 25 percent, 67 percent of all home are upside down, and 20 percent are in foreclosure. The glitzy city went from the top of the entertainment heap to the very bottom.
But the folks keep chugging away, hoping for a better day. The bottom line is hard work, innovation, and business freedom. Our government needs to find a way to support business, not restrict it. Take for instance the motorcycle industry. It’s full of innovation and creativity, and passion. In some circles of government their nature would be to put us out of business with helmet laws, emission regulations, road blocks, restrictions, you name it. In some cases the agencies feel the need to justify their existence and larger governmental budgets by passing more regulations. Somehow we need to get over the notion that all business is bad and it needs to be curbed. If we don’t there will be no income for anyone, except government workers.
I still like the notion of education over legislation. That’s why I’m working with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation to establish a motorcycle aftermarket group to support our future. You’ll get a kick out of this news column. Hang on!
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF A VAST GOVERNMENT GRANT DISCOVERED THE FOLLOWING– Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
— P.J. O’Rourke, Civil Libertarian
Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else.
— Frederic Bastiat, French economist (1801-1850)
Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
— Ronald Reagan (1986)
–from Bob Clark
5-BALL RACING BONNEVILLE 2012, BONNE BELLE ENGINE BUILD OBSTACLE–Lee Clemens the boss of Departure Bike Works in Richmond, Virginia, is building our 45 flathead engine with the K-model top-end for better breathing. He installed a stronger Sportster bottom end, with Timken bearings, but couldn’t button-up the cases, so we reached out to Duncan Keller and here’s what he recommended:
He said narrow the flywheels to match the 45 units, mill .020-.030 off the inside left case.
Take about the same off the right case inside
The cam bushing cannot stick into the crank area at all. Run WR lifters (from V-twin) so you can run KR cams.
Duncan Keller San Jose Yankee Engineeuity 408 307- 4714
Here’s another major contact for high performance engines. Randy was next on our list for a call.
Randy Torenson Pleasant Hills. Iowa Hyperformance 515 266-
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RED STICK RALLY IN BATON ROUGE–
“THOUSANDS of affluent motorcycle enthusiasts will crowd downtown Baton Rouge and the River Center for 3 days on Halloween weekends to enjoy 10 bands and see the vendor exhibits at the new RED STICK RALLY.
Vendor spaces are still available, contact Reyn Mansson by emailing m2motomedia@gmail.com or call 210-259-9916. The vendor spaces are inside the River Center and include electrical connection.
Discounts are available for multiple booths and non-profit groups receive reduced rates, contact us for details. Sponsored by Visit Baton Rouge, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Hollywood Casino, Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson, BMW Motorcycles of Baton Rouge, WAFB-TV, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Coca-Cola, Monster Energy and LA RIDER TV. www.redstickrally.com.
HOUSTON SWAP MEET–
November 13, 2011 – Swap Meet Houston – Humble Civic Center
December 4, 2011 – Fort Worth Bikers Christmas – Will Rogers Complex
January 15, 2012 – Swap Meet Dallas – Longhorn Ballroom
February 19, 2012 – Fort Worth Bikers Lifestyle Expo – Will Rogers Complex
March 11, 2012 – Swap Meet Houston – Humble Civic Center
….ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY – It’s The
FALL – SWAP MEET & FIELD MEET
DALLAS – Sunday OCTOBER 16
Get ready for – BARGAINS – And A GOOD TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!
At The Gigantic Historic LONGHORN BALLROOM
MOTORCYCLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES – New & Used *
* T Shirts * Leather Goods at Swap Meet Prices* Jewelry & Junk*
*“You Can Probably Find What You’re Lookin’ Fer CHEAP”*
MOTORCYCLE FIELD MEET – Win Prizes & Trophys – No Entry Fee
*Slow Race * Weenie Bite* & Several More New Games!!
MAKE SOME MONEY – YOURSELF !!
Got Some Motorcycle STUFF layin’ around the Garage you don’t need anymore and wouldn’t mind making a few bucks off of ??? Rent a Booth at Swap Meet Dallas and then play – Let’s Make A Deal !! – Call for details & reservations OR JUST “SHOW UP” – For a FUN – Profitable Sunday. Some Folks Just BRING What They Want To TRADE OFF-
It’s A SWAP MEET – FUN AND BARGAINS !!! INSIDE Booths Available & Spaces OUTSIDE Where Folks Can Work Out Of Their Trucks & Trailers Are TOO!!
Show Hours: 10am-5pm
Admission: $8 Adults – $5 Military W/ID & 5-12 – Under 5 Free
Location: Longhorn Ballroom is located on the corner of Riverfront Boulevard and Corinth. Take Riverfront Blvd. Exit from I-30 or I-35 where they cross in downtown Dallas, go south 5 blocks & you’re there…
Info: www.texasscooter.com
254-687-9066 M-F 9am – 5pm (or so)
DON’T MISS IT – IT’S GONNA BE BIG !!!
BONNEVILLE CONTENDORS ELLER/ALLEN RACING–Burnin’ The Midnight Oil And The Candle At Both Ends
The humble racing and cycle building legend, Wink Eller, has some killer tricks up his sleeve for El Mirage 2011. Teamed now with motorcycle rally legend, salt flat racer and Broken Spoke Saloon founder, Jay Allen, the duo is, “a force to be reckoned with.”
Their original goal was to take the World Finals at Bonneville by storm this year. The delay, however, is a notable one. The intricacies of building a masterpiece race bullet is taking more time than anticipated. “I knew this was going to be a big challenge. You’ve got to take your time to properly build a bike for a 200 mph run. It takes a lot of painstaking work and it takes time to do it exactly right,” tells Eller.
Exactly right in the world of Wink Eller means that there are no short cuts and no cut corners when creating something that will be downright mind blowing and surely record setting. The heartbeat of these racing innovations is an S&S engine coupled with a Baker transmission.
Though Allen was disappointed that the bikes would not be completed for the World Finals at Bonneville, veteran Eller had a different attitude. “El Mirage was our ace in the hole anyway if we didn’t get to go to the World Finals. It’s just as prestigious a record and a more exciting record because we’re doing it in the dirt!” claimed Eller. Passes are made on a dry lake bed at this two-day event. Here, the duo will be able to set the same kind of records they would have at Bonneville with the SCTA. “El Mirage for us is what a fisherman’s favorite secret fishing hole is to them. If we can run there, we can run Bonneville. If we run 200 mph at El Mirage our season is going to be incredible,” said Eller.
The Eller Allen racing team intends to “turn heads and ruffle skirts” and certainly set the racing world on fire with their unique racing creations, yet to be named, and the benefactor of Wink’s tricks up his sleeve. “I’m burning the midnight oil and the candle at both ends working on these bikes day and night. My wife is wondering when the heck she’s going to see me again. Jay has seen the level of work that goes into building something this powerful. He freaked out when he saw it. In my world, it’s a piece of artwork.”
The team will run identical bikes in two different classes and is currently seeking sponsors. Sponsorship packages are available at Eller Allen Racing. Read more at www.ellerallenracing.com
BOSS OF BIKERNET INSURANCE WATCHES BORN TO RIDE– The wife and I are watching “Born to Ride” right now. You are a movie star!
Ride safe out there. We care about you.
–Marc J. Beaulieu
President & CEO
Bikernet Insurance Insurance LLC
T: 888-467-8703
LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST QUICK THROTTLE REPORT, QUICK–
The first installment of this years show.
Good weather – pretty good turnout.
Obviously fewer spectators but decent.
Lots of show bikes – some good events to follow.
–Art
Magnificent Bikernet Correspondent and Quick Throttle Mag, International Editor
Glad to see your continung to grow and Bikernet is alive and well. What’s O SCHOOL CHOPPERS up to? Well after three trips down the block with production companies doing reality shows on us, maybe we have a real one this time. Sony entertainment has been romancing us with a new show and no it’s not a bike builder show, but way more O School family thread.
I’m doing a radio webcast show weekly now called O School Rules on www.radiozone1.com . Interestingly this is a rock music show and after three weeks we are up to 275,000 listeners, wherever they are? I have a strong Euro, Pacific rim following, haven’t seen all the demogrphics yet, but the guy who runs the show is a real pro and worked for Sony Australia for 11 years.
My son just won the Cycle Source best on street with his dirt track style bobber and is getting a Dec. cover at Cycle Source apparently, yaaaa for us. At the shop we are building a lot of Sporty bobbers for $7995. We need something under 10 g for the market and it seems to work.
–CHOP
O SChool Choppers
The Bonneville Salt Flats is where racing began. From the early 20th century, legendary racers have sought to break land speed records or achieve a personal best. In addition to its professional racing programs, Bonneville remains at the heart of every racer’s dreams. For decades, the Salt Flats have decreased in size, strength and thickness because salt has been removed by an adjoining potash mining operation and not adequately replaced.
Preservation of the Salt Flats is under the authority of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM has issued an “Environmental Assessment” of the current mining operation that addresses future salt removal and replenishment. It provides three options, including a voluntary approach (Alternative A) and taking no action at all (Alternative C). The SAN is urging the BLM to adopt “Alternative B,” which requires a mandatory salt replenishment program. Salt removed from Bonneville to obtain potash will be replaced in the same amount OR MORE. The current mine owner, Intrepid Potash – Wendover, LLC, has also recommended adoption of Alternative B.
We Urge You to Contact the BLM Immediately in Support of Alternative B
* The Bonneville Salt Flats (BSF) is a national treasure, a rare and unique resource. For motorsports enthusiasts, it is the place where hundreds of records have been set in a variety of automotive and motorcycle classes.
* BLM must adopt “Alternative B” from its proposed Environmental Assessment. Alternative B establishes a permanent salt replacement program to help protect the BSF.
* Alternative B is supported by the mine operator, Intrepid, and will require a minimum one-for-one replacement of salt that has been removed for potash mining.
* The BLM has had the responsibility to manage and preserve the BSF since 1946, when the racing area’s salt depth was at least 5 feet. It is now only a few inches thick. BLM must live up to its obligation to institute its own supplement program to replenish the salt.
DON’T DELAY! Please contact the BLM immediately by e-mail or fax in support of Alternative B. Comments are due by November 7, 2011.
Please e-mail a copy of your comments to Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.
Bureau of Land Management
Salt Lake Field Office
Attn: Cindy Ledbetter
E-mail: ut_slfo_comments@blm.gov
Fax: 801-977-4397
ANOTHER ACTION-PACKED WEEK IN THE WORLD OF BIKERNET–
We packed the company limo with stickers, Bonneville books, all kinds of good shit.
LAS VEGAS
The Code of the West.
Swore on a greasy, oily, dog eared, tear stained H-D manual, that the wine, women and bullshit would stay in Vegas.
Cantina Back Stage
We did manage to meet with some of the motorcycle industries leaders, we’re working diligently seeking more discounts on more products for our Cantina members. Rumor has it that the Girls of Bikernet ranks will swarm next week with the Girls of the Smoke Out.
We’re just warmin the belly of the beast up. Parts are arriving daily for the Bikernet 2012 Bonneville projects. The Thursday news might be packed full of exciting news of Bonne Belle 45-flathead part heading from Departure Bike Works.
Peeled out in the dead of the night while the L A freeways are the easiest to navigate. Destination World Finals, Bonneville Salt Flats, one more time.
The crew at Bikernet will clink their glasses and tip their hats in a salute to all of the race teams and their families. Have a safe, successful, record setting week on the salts. See Ya there.
It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
Bikernet.com
wheeler@bikernet.com
BIKERNET READERS IN VEGAS–
One of the highlights of my Las Vegas Bikefest weekend was meeting and talking with Bandit and Ray as Cashman Field. They took a few minutes out of their hetic schedule to chat with a Bikernet fan and Cantina member. Great guys.
Bikernet.com is the first place I check for the latest biker news. Keep it up!
ILLUSION MOTORCYCLE CHOSEN–llusion Motorcycles, Rusty Coones and Rod Requejo chosen to build Sons Of Anarchy Wounded Warriors Charity Chopper
www.illusionmotorcycles.com
Kurt Sutter, producer of SOA initially came up with the idea of building a SOA charity bike to be auctioned with all sale proceeds going to The Wounded Warriors Foundation. Much of the bike’s design is a direct reflection of Sutter’s input and based on the show’s unfilterd insight into the tight knit family culture SOA has managed to capture and craft into one of the most compelling true to life and heavily watched television series ever. Sutter’s choice of Rusty Coones and Rod Requejo (T-Rod) at Illusion Motorsports to put his vision to metal couldn’t have been more dead on. Coones and Rod are the real deal and have the credentials to back it up.
An imposing figure, Coones has been down the road more than a few times and in doing so has become legendary in the motorcycle community as has Rod with notoriety as one of the most skilled metal craftsmen in the business. Their state of the art facility, Illusion Motorsports, in Westminster California has a long history of producing real world custom bikes and was one of the first to offer complete rolling chassis kits.
Illusion is also the source for a full line of custom built, EPA certified big inch engines and the revolutionary BAR 6-speed transmission.
Rod and Rusty were given the task to build the SOA /Wounded Warriors charity bike in 14 days while being filmed by FOX. The footage of that build is available in SONS Season 3 DVD Collection.”
Illusion really nailed the soul of Sons Of Anarchy with this Bad ‘N Black scooter and it is a fitting tribute to our men and women in uniform. This is SOA’s way of saying “thank you for your unselfish service to our country.”
ATTIKA7, Coones’ Metal Band has songs in Episode 8 ‘Greed & Power’ and Final Episode Season 3 ‘Crackerman’.
Rusty is also the founder of and lead guitar for ATTIKA7 and will be playing at the Whisky A-Go-Go in West Hollywood on November 10 2011 at 8pm.
www.attika7.com
MYTH-BUSTERS KICKS MOTORCYCLES– Damn! Thought you should have this if it comes up somewhere in your politics. Mythbusters answers which is greener, cars or motorcycles?
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/03/mythbusters-answers-which-is-greener-cars-or-motorcycl/
Mythbusters answers which is greener, cars or motorcycles?
By Aaron Richardson
Using portable emissions equipment, a wide sampling of cars and bikes from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s and with the help of Dr. Kent Johnson of UC Riverside, the Mythbusters team claims they proved motorcycles are dirtier than cars.
Doing so meant gathering data in real-world driving conditions along a 75-percent freeway, 25-percent city driving loop in and on the vehicles from different eras. The results of that test proved one thing that everyone should already know: motorcycles use less fuel than cars.
They also produce less carbon dioxide than cars, which accounts for 90 percent of a vehicle’s emissions. Where cars pull ahead, though, is in the amount of other noxious gases they produce. The Mythbusters found that bikes produce tons more hydrocarbons, which are carcinogenic; nitrogen oxides, which cause acid rain; and carbon monoxide, everyone’s favorite odorless deadly gas. Astoundingly, the ‘busters claim bikes produce up to 8,000 percent more carbon monoxide than cars. Yes, 8,000 percent.
A controlled test on a track using a small displacement, fuel injected modern bike didn’t give two wheelers the help the ‘busters thought it would.To give bikes another chance, Jamie and Adam built an aerodynamic frame to make the modern bike sip even more gently through the wind. The result, predictably, was that the emissions got a little better, but were still worse than the car’s. See the videos for yourself after the break.
News Source: YouTube
But the show didn’t really tell us why this is so. Is it because the equipment that cars have is simply too bulky or heavy for motorcycles, or is it because government regulations aren’t as strict on bikes?
–Brandon Frazier
This results make perfect sense as most cars come equipped with catylitic converters that use a chemical reaction to convert CO, unburned HC and nitrogen oxides into CO2 and N2 and H2O. These are not present on motorcycles and would easily account for the difference in readings. Compare a car with no cat or add one to a motorcycle and i bet your results would be drastically different,
–jj360
Their job is to ‘prove’ commonly held beliefs wrong for entertainment, so that’s what they set out to do therefore nothing they do is partial. If you take their results as facts you should not be allowed to reproduce.
–WillieD
Have you not watched the show before? The verdict goes either way all the time.
–Brandon Frazier
How important are NOx, HC, and CO, out here in central Arizona. Seriously, isn’t carbon dioxide the main concern outside of a smog-forming climate or in a big city?
However, my Geo Metro gets about the same mileage as most of my motorcycles have (50mpg), so no real CO2 advantage there either.
–NissanGTR
I completely missed the 2nd and 3rd part staring at Kari Byrons bigger boobs.
–Rotation
nitrogen oxides are also a component in smog as well as acid rain.
–johnbravo6
Since when is mythbusters credible?
–Andre Neves
So we emit substantially less carbon dioxide than cars, how much? They say that 90 percent of car emissions is CD. They missed the fact that there are fewer motorcycles on the road, consuming fewer mile than cars. Motorcycle damage the world of roads much less than cars and trucks, and the list goes on. Leave us alone, goddamnit. –Bandit
BIKERTOBERFEST NEWS–Good News for those going to Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach. The Bikers For First Amendment Rights is moving to a bigger and better place just six blocks North on Ridgewood Ave (US1)
The new address is 745 Ridgewood Avenue in Holly Hill, FL.
I would like to mention this is a full liquor bar and the prices stay the same all year long and do not go up when events are in town. They also have some good food as well.
Do yourself a favor and stop to check them out.
–Rogue
Biketoberfest Freebies!
There are plenty of things to do and see at Biketoberfest®that are absolutely free. That’s right, FREE! Here’s just a few:
Demo rides at Daytona International Speedway: Yamaha & Spyder
Entrance into all the Biketoberfest® “hot spots” to hear live music day and night
Pick up the free offical Biketoberfest®Guide and poster at Daytona Beach Welcome Centers
Daily entrance to the Daytona Beach Flea and Farmer’s Market, free parking, too
MG on the Halifax – Gateway to the Loop, free water, Loop maps, give-aways and snacks 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily, 241 Riverside Drive, Holly Hill
Boardwalk Classic Bike Show Oct. 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daytona Beach Boardwalk
Free Pre-MSF Course Confidence Building Class for women riders with ROAR, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m., 897 Bellvue Ave., Daytona Beach
Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Old School Bike Show & Chopper Time Show, Oct. 13, noon – 4 p.m., 825 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach
Blue Oyster Cult Free Concert at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m.
–from Rogue
BIKERTOBERFEST Exhaust Noise Abatement– Carl’s Speed Shop and the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau welcome you to Biketoberfest. We want you to have a fun and safe time, but we need your help and cooperation, so we can continue to bring you this exciting event next year.
We all know that the mellow baritone exhaust sound from a Harley engine is music to many riders’ ears. As a courtesy to city residents and everyone attending this prestigious event, we ask that you keep your engine’s exhaust note at reasonable levels within city limits. Then once you are on the highway outside the city, go have fun!
As a long time rider, racer and engine builder of Harley-Davidson, I know it is not that hard to keep engine exhaust sounds down to moderate levels. So I would like to share with you some tips that I learned through years of successful racing that will help make this Biketoberfest a fun event for all.
When an engine has a performance exhaust system, the easiest way to keep exhaust noise down to reasonable levels is to use less rpm. For example, try limiting your engine speed within the city limits to 2500 to 3000 rpm. This can be easily accomplished by upshifting to the next higher gear earlier than normal. Up-shifting early will allow you to take advantage of the low speed torque your Harley engine is noted for. Your bike will still accelerate quickly but with less noise. As a result, you will find that you will not need to use the engine’s high rpm horsepower, which is what produces high noise levels.
This riding technique is called short-shifting, which I often used on the racetrack to provide quicker acceleration. Try this technique and you will see for yourself that your bike will still accelerate quickly while keeping the exhaust note down to a reasonable level.
From all of us at Carl’s Speed shop, we wish you a fun and exciting time at Biketoberfest® and a safe trip home. If you are in the area of our shop, please stop by and say hello. We would like to meet you.
Ride safely. We’ll see you next year!
17th ANNUAL BRUCE ROSSMEYER RIDE FOR CHILDREN– Event Happens: Oct 09, 2011
6:30am, Destination Daytona, 1637 N. US 1, Ormond Beach.
Check in starts at 6:30am, Ride departs at 10am for Camp Boggy Creek. Floridas Hole in the Wall Camp for seriously ill children. Outback Steakhouse provides lunch. There are live & silent auctions. www.rideforchildren.com
–from Rogue
BIKETOBERFEST Broken Spoke Saloon ACTION– Oct 12, 2011 – Oct 15, 2011
World’s Biggest Biker Bar! Located at 1151 N US Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Jack Schit, comedian, hosting daily: Live Entertainment, IMBBA Ride-In Bike Show and insane Contests! Free Bike Parking! Free Coffee! Oct 12th, 7:00pm – Shoot To Thrill. Oct 13th, 12noon – Joe Santana, 4:00pm – Stellar Junction, 8:30pm – Tri-Maris. Oct 14th, 12noon – Joe Santana, 5:30pm – Trans Ams, *10:00pm – World Famous “Molly Hatchet”! Oct 15th, 11am-2pm – IMBBA Ride-in Custom Bike Show Registration (All makes & models welcome), 12noon – Joe Santana, 4:15pm – Freeway, 5:00pm – IMBBA Ride-in Custom Bike Show Award Ceremony, 8:30pm – Whole Lotta Zeppelin. Every Night Wild Dance Party with DJ Jazzy Josh! For more information: http://www.brokenspokesaloon.com/daytona.php
–from Rogue
HERE IS THE THURSDAY DEAL FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! — A 1984 SPORTSTER! Crane Hi 4 ignition, Odysey battery, Mustang seat, Chrome oil tank, Dyno power mufflers. Iso grips, New handlebars and risers, new tires, King Sportster tank, New brake pads, Kevlar clutch, Progressive shocks lowered 2″, M6 chain tensioner, o-ring chain, saddlebags and sissy bar all for $3300!
QUICK GO CHECK OUT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN!
–MIKE the STEALTH
BIKERTOBERFEST Limpnickie Lot– Event Happens: Oct 13, 2011 – Oct 16, 2011
Fabricators and motorcycle builders, parts, vendors, swap meet, art show, horseshoe pit, entertainment and food each day. Limpnickie trailer and Nash motorcycles. Stone Edge Skate Park, 1848 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona, FL 32119. 386-761-1123.
Biketoberfest 2011
Limpnickie Lot
Thursday Oct. 13th
Limpnickie Builders Ride from noon – 2 pm (The best way to start off a bike rally is to go ride your bike. So we are going on a ride around the infamous Daytona Loop stopping off for an oceanfront lunch along the way with Tabor Nash picking up the tab)
Limpnickie Workshop Step 1 from 2-3pm (Secrets to the internal throttle step one)
Cochise Biketoberfest Kickoff Party from 5-9pm (Local chopper mag gets things started with a traditional ride in Bar-B-Q celebration with food music and pin-up girls)
Friday Oct 14th
Limpnickie Pre-Ride Breakfast at 9am
Limpnickie Charity Ride from 10am to 12pm (benefiting the local Boys and Girls Club)
Riders Cookout at 1pm
2pm Horseshoe Tournament (T’s, Caps, risers, Bars, etc. for prizes)
Limpnickie Workshop Step 2 from 2-3pm
Saturday Oct 15th
Limpnickie Swap Meet from 9 am to 4 pm
Limpnickie Workshop Step 3 from 2-3pm (final step to complete project)
Limpnickie Party – Acoustic Punk Rock Jams by various artists
Raffle Drawing 8 pm (must be present to win)
Sunday Oct 16th
BMX Contest from noon-6pm
New to the Limpnickie Lot
Limpnickie Workshop – Need to get a quick fix, addition or just want to see how the pro’s do it, the Workshop is available to all that visit the Lot.
Local Builders Represent! Always looking for upcoming talent, the Lot has reached out to a select group of local builders to join us and represent!
Horseshoe Tournament – Only $5 to enter with tons of great prizes to win . . . all while supporting our beloved lot.
Charity Ride – Come join the lot leaders on a special ride benefiting the local Boys and Girls Club!
All Plugged In! The Lot comes together with music, mini-events, and overall good times with local DJ’s keeping the vibe alive.
Limpnickie Raffle – Tons of great stuff to win, all donated by lot members and our sponsors.
Limpnickie Swap Meet – Come join us Saturday to find the rarest of rare, and some regular stuff too.
Tattoo Area – Two local tattoo artists set up on the deck for Friday and Saturday
HELLS ANGELS MEMBERS APPEAR IN COURT–Judge denies most of the arrested Hells Angels members’ request for bail
Twenty-Six members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang gathered in a federal courtroom Monday, but only one of the arrested individuals received a hearing.
Martin Thomas Forschner, an alleged member of the gang, was one of the 26 individuals arrested Thursday.
Evidence from a wiretap was brought forth in his hearing, which the prosecutor said showed him involved in a meth delivery at another defendant’s house. Forschner had served time in jail, and also had several instances where he failed to appear in court.
However his attorney said that in the past five years since his release, he has behaved well, taking care of his wife and mother-and-law and working at an automotive repair shop. Still, with his record, the magistrate said that he still posed a risk of flight. He was ordered detained.
Eleven others were given stipulated custody without bail at the hearing. The remaining suspects were delayed, and may be heard Thursday instead. One attorney told the family of a defendant that he would be asking for a later hearing, as the judge was in a “deny, deny, deny” mood.
Police and FBI officials are still on the lookout for four fugitives who evaded arrest.
Source: Hells Angels Members Appear in Court | NBC San Diego
— By Lauren Steussy, NBC San Diego
BIKERNET TO COVER HAIRY BIKERS, NEW FOOD TV SHOW– I thought you might be interested in covering the upcoming premiere of “Hairy Bikers,” Friday October, 14 at 10PM ET on HISTORY.
They’re hairy, they’re hungry…and they’re hitting America’s back roads…one bite at a time…
Follow Chef Paul Patranella and Mechanic Bill Allen on an adventure through America’s Heartland
In Hairy Bikers, premiering Friday, October 14 at 10pm ET on HISTORY, Paul and Bill embark on an amusing and informative road trip along back roads to immerse themselves in local American history and long-standing traditions. But they don’t just cook and eat with the locals – they do everything it takes to put the meal on the table. They spear bullfrogs, trawl for shrimp and capture gators with a cross bow; they clean road kill, harvest wheat for beer, and track down wild boars.
In this 12-part series produced for HISTORY by BBC Worldwide Productions, also producers of the network’s hit series Top Gear, Bill and Paul explore the different old-school eating habits of various regions, from the southern Louisiana coast to South Carolina’s Low Country, from the Great Smokey Mountains to central Oklahoma and beyond. They learn folklore and age-old customs as they hunt, gather, cook, and eat side-by-side with a colorful assortment of local characters.
Back on the open road, the boys camp, fix up motorcycles, stop at roadside attractions, and swing by local biker events – all part of the Hairy Bikers mission to experience first-hand why eating and biking are some of America’s favorite pastimes.
Hairy Bikers – Biographies
Bill Allen, 44, is the owner of Bill Allen Motorcycle Company, a premiere shop in central Texas where he’s known for his attention to detail. He is also a custom bike builder, musician and passionate cook. After graduating from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, FL, he became crew chief in the super modified class of the American Drag Bike Association race circuit, setting 4 national records in his class for drag racing. He’s been cooking and throwing dinner parties with his best friend Paul Patranella for the past 20 years. Nearly every Sunday night, he and his wife host what they call their “home for wayward musicians” to support some of their “starving artist” friends.
Paul Patranella, 41, studied at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin, TX. After four years as chef at one of Las Vegas’ most prestigious restaurants, he returned to Bryan, Texas to open Square One, where he helped promote fresh, local produce. From there he was hired as the personal chef for President George and Barbara Bush and head chef for the Bush Presidential Library. Now on his 14th motorcycle, he’s spent decades riding the back roads of Texas with his best friend Bill Allen.
The Hairy Bikers title has been sold in over 160 territories worldwide including Australia, China, Egypt, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, Taiwan and more, capturing the imagination of cooking enthusiasts and redefining the genre. The original Hairy Bikers on BBC Two in the UK has completed their 8th season, repeatedly demonstrating phenomenal success with viewers.
Hairy Bikers is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions for HISTORY. Executive Producer is Dawn Fitzgerald. Executive Producer for HISTORY is Julian P. Hobbs. Executive Producers for BBC Worldwide Productions are Elli Hakami and Jane Tranter.
For more information go to: www.historypressroom.com
SAMSON INTRODUCES KILLER 39” x 2 ¼” Non-Baffled Slash Cuts for Samson True Dual Head Pipes– Brea, CA- These non-baffled slash cuts feature a patented design which creates negative pressure that scavenges exhaust gases for increased horsepower, torque and fuel mileage. Awesome deep tone is pulled off by separating and controlling low-pressure power robbing atmospheric pressure.
Samson exhaust systems are made like true double wall construction to prevent bluing due to the heat that is generated in a motorcycle exhaust. Every one of these systems is not only made to look great, but to also perform perfectly for your bike.
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•Also available in straight cuts
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•MSRP: $399.95
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BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING QUICKIE– Biker Bob’s wife suggested he get himself one of those dick enlargers, so he did…. she’s 21 and her name’s Lucy.
–Rogue
CUSTOM CYCLE CONTROLS, INC. Slashes Prices by 15% on the New Improved Simplified Air Suspension/SAS for Softails–Henderson, NV- Custom Cycle Control Systems, Inc. announced today that it has reduced the price of their SAS/Simplified Air Suspension by 15% at both the dealer and consumer levels….MSRP is now $1,395.00.
Price Reduced 15% (Dealer and MSRP)
3 Year Warranty…No Questions Asked!
Money Back Guarantee
Lifetime Warranty on Machined Parts
Built-in compressor
Cylinder Pistons and Rods are doubled sealed (Pneumatic seals and top quality O-rings are forever protected and eliminate leaks)
Pre-set factory dampening
Easiest install on the market (no compressor to mount)
Quick connect fitting with improved convenient breather line
The pneumatic cylinders eliminate bottoming out
Remote filtered air breather keeps compressor clean and dry
All parts are CNC machined billet aluminum
Adjustable air pressure from 0 to over 250 psi
Custom Cycle Control also offers a complete series of award winning “Climax Controls” or Complete Climax Hand Control/Handlebar systems. They have a wide variety of handlebar styles, gauge options and grip choices. Need something custom made – call them; they can accommodate just about any custom order.
For those interested in obtaining more information on Custom Cycle Control Systems new SAS system, you can reach them at 866-438-2129, or 702-438-2129. Check them out online at www.customcyclecontrols.com or email them at info@customcyclecontrols.com.
UNCLE MONKEY MEETS ZEN– With the wind in our hair, warm sun on our skin we race across black ribbons of asphalt chasing the dream. Good miles or bad they are still miles. We see the country, we feel the country. It is in the smells that surround us, in the shifts in weather as we drop into a valley or skirt a coulee. When not on the road we are at gas stations talking to the locals about our motorcycles and trying to find word of a hidden treasure of a road to ride. We sit in bars and share the moments that only come on two wheels.
Sometimes we are stopped on the side of the road to answer the call of nature or just to stretch our legs and take in the breath taking beauty that is this country. Often as quick as we stopped we are back on the road. Rolling on the miles. But sometimes we don’t head out right away. Sometimes after we served the purpose of our stop on the side of the road we sit there. Solitude. We listen to the tinging of cooling pipes, chirping crickets, the far off screech of an eagle passing overhead.
We pull the air into our lungs and savour it before pushing it out. Oil, dirt, a little gasoline combine with wild flowers, tall grass and cereal crops. No longer in a hurry we bask in the emptiness. We stare at the road, the road that brought us here to right now, this time, this place in space. The universe sits right and lets us know we are on the right path. Ants scurry maintaining there homes as honeybees hang on the breeze. Swaying grass and the whirl of far off automobiles; their tires humming on the asphalt.
We sit alone surrounded by the world. Significant as that ant under foot, magnificent as Man stepping onto the moon. I’ve been there, you’ve been there, we’ve all been there sitting on the side of the road just waiting for our souls to catch up to our selves. However brief our stay is it centers us, grounds us to the road. When we do click that kick stand back against the case we move a little slower, more reserved, more…well you know what I’m talking about. We are man and machine but we are nothing without the road underneath.
-bad Uncle Monkey
VICTORY LAUNCHES NEW MOTORCYCLE AD CAMPAIGN FEATURING R. LEE ERMEY– I also hope you had a chance to look at the new Victory motorcycles Campaign – “Ride one and you’ll own one”. We launched it with a series of commercials starring R. Lee Ermey – star of the film “Full Metal Jacket” and the quintessential Gunnery Sergeant. I’m sure you have seen this scene from that movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPvsPBd5Feg
After your ride on the High-Ball I think you will understand how we are challenging riders to try a Victory. We plan a strong push in the demo arena with six full semi trucks of demos, plus several smaller trucks – likely more than any OEM’s demo fleet. You will continue to see this push in the months and years to come – this is the campaign that will exhibit the confidence we have always had in the motorcycles, and a pride we will now wear on our sleeves.
Take a look at http://www.polarisindustries.com
–Robert
FACTORY DISPUTE WITH H-D DEALERS–
I’ve heard from a couple of people in Europe dealers there cannot sell online or Amazon and cannot ship outside of their own countries.
Harley must be positioning themselves to sell online themselves.
From the dealer aspect I’m right in the middle of it. Prairie Motorcycle (1/2 hr away) gouges customers every chance they get. They have Sportster 1200 on the floor for $18,000. Our club had a choice between a Road King or a
Heritage for the same price from Yorkton H-D (3 hrs away).
Prairie t-shirts are $55 compared to $35 elsewhere. Leather jackets are min. $700 and up…
on sale. They charged me $120 for the FatBoy logos for my bike when I could get them for $35 from Yorkton. It’s dealers like Prairie, and there are a lot of them, that are complaining about people buying outside of their area.
It will hurt the company but in the long run there are still people willing to pay. I talked to one guy in Houston and he only uses genuine Harley
accessories to customize his bikes. Why? Because it won’t void his warranty (supposedly unlimited lifetime on the motor and drive-train. Never heard that one before but he swears by it.)
The aftermarket always lacked in stuff for touring models but in recent years companies like FBI, Bad Dad and CamTech offer everything one could
need to build a custom bagger. Victory is making roads into Harley’s market and Indian can only get stronger.
-Wayne
BIKERNET READERSHIP REPORT COMMENT FROM OUR WEB MASTER–We could get into including more analytics or tech jargon that could further establish your reach, but I don’t think it’s necessary. You could simply mention that your ranking is 52,213 in the US, well inside the top .1% of the web, and offer to give more statistics if desired.
–Joe Jorgenson
VP ROBINTEK
TEST RIDE A VICTORY AT BIKETOBERFEST, YOU WON’T BE DISSAPPOINTED– We have a Demo truck at Volusia Motorsports for Biketoberfest –
10/13/2011 – 10/15/2011
Volusia Motorsports
1701 State Rd 44
New Smyrna Beach
FL
386-428-2212
Try a Victory at the dealer when visiting Biketoberfest. We know we have the right quality American product for the times – the more people ride them the more they will understand what Victory is about.
Gunny is really into the bikes – we’ll be doing more with him – mark your calendar for Dec 9th and 10th in Long Beach at the IMS show – I’m pretty sure he’ll be there with us.
–Robert P.
BEN STEIN COMMENTARY– The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.
My confession:
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees… I don’t feel threatened.. I don’t feel discriminated against.. That’s what they are, Christmas trees.
It doesn’t bother me a bit when people say, ‘Merry Christmas’ to me. I don’t think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn’t bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu . If people want a creche, it’s just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don’t like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don’t think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from, that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can’t find it in the Constitution and I don’t like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship celebrities and we aren’t allowed to worship God as we understand Him? I guess that’s a sign that I’m getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it’s not funny, it’s intended to get you thinking.
Billy Graham’s daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her ‘How could God let something like this happen?’ (regarding Hurricane Katrina).. Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response.. She said, ‘I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we’ve been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?’
In light of recent events… terrorists attack, school shootings, etc.. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O’Hare (she was murdered, her body found a few years ago) complained she didn’t want prayer in our schools, and we said OK.
Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill; thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.
Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn’t spank our children when they misbehave, because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock’s son committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he’s talking about.. And we said okay..
Now we’re asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don’t know right from wrong, and why it doesn’t bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with ‘WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.’
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world’s going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send ‘jokes’ through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing.
Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing yet?
DREW’S NEWS–This is a great motorcycling story. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Remember….Indiana motorcycle riding in the Fall. It’s Great!
http://www.go-faster.com/SS100.html
See Ya
–Drew
GEARS – Gatewood Engineering And Race Support
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BIKERNET TRADEMARK DISPUTE– This is Mona-Lisa Carstensen with Static Entertainment and Publishing on Vancouver Island, BC. I publish a free local magazine for car enthusiasts on Vancouver Island called, VI Performance Magazine. I found a picture (BIKERNET 15TH LOGO) I used it in an ad for Associated Tire from an open source file sharing on the internet. I use several sources and have tried to relocate the exact location so you can see the originating source file, but I am unable to find it, unfortunately. I was unaware that this was a trademarked logo for your company.
I did find out about your company through some research online and make a public notice on my website mentioning the wrong use of your logo and that it actually belongs to you. www.viperformance.ca
Since my magazine is free and I have run out of copies as I only printed 5,000 I don’t know who has copies and how to retrieve them in order to send to you to destroy.
I apologize for the use of your trademarked logo. I would never use a trademarked logo of any kind had I know it was trademarked.
— Mona-Lisa Carstensen
We’ve worked out a deal with Lisa as she seems sincere about her proposal.–Bandit
VIRGINIA’S DEPARTURE BIKEWORKS SWAP MEET–As a reminder to everyone who is planning on attending our SWAP MEET on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011 FROM 9-4 will be an INDOOR event. There is plenty of FREE parking and General Admission is only $10 with kids 12 & Under FREE. We’ll also have light refreshments on sale
Directions:
West of Richmond (Charlottesville)
I-64 EAST toward Richmond.
+ Merge onto VA-288 S/World War II Veterans Memorial Hwy via EXIT 175 toward Chesterfield. Go 26 miles
+ Merge onto Iron Bridge Rd/VA-10 EAST toward Chesterfield. Go 0.6 of a mile
+ Turn left onto Courthouse Rd. Go 1 mile and entrance is on right
East of Richmond (Hampton)
I-64 WEST toward Richmond.
+ Take the I-295 S/US-60 exit, EXIT 200, toward Rocky Mt NC. Go 1.3 miles
+ Take the US-60 exit on the left toward Seven Pines/Bottoms Br. Go 0.5 of a mile
+ Merge onto I-295 SOUTH via the exit on the left.. Go 12.8 miles
+ Merge onto E Hundred Rd/VA-10 W via EXIT 15B toward Chester. Go 3.9 miles
+ Merge onto I-95 NORTH toward Richmond. Go 1.5 miles
+ Merge onto VA-288 N/World War II Veterans Memorial Hwy via EXIT 62 toward Chesterfield/Powhite Pkwy. Go 6.7 Miles
+ Merge onto Iron Bridge Rd/VA-10 EAST toward Chesterfield. Go 0.8 of a mile
+ Turn left onto Courthouse Rd. Go 1 mile and entrance is on right
North of Richmond (Northern VA)
I-95 SOUTH thru Richmond
+ Merge onto VA-288 N/World War II Veterans Memorial Hwy via EXIT 62 toward Chesterfield/Powhite Pkwy. Go 6.7 Miles
+ Merge onto Iron Bridge Rd/VA-10 EAST toward Chesterfield. Go 0.8 of a mile
+ Turn left onto Courthouse Rd. Go 1 mile and entrance is on right.
South of Richmond ( Petersburg)
I-95 SOUTH thru Richmond
+ Merge onto VA-288 N/World War II Veterans Memorial Hwy via EXIT 62 toward Chesterfield/Powhite Pkwy. Go 6.7 Miles
+ Merge onto Iron Bridge Rd/VA-10 EAST toward Chesterfield. Go 0.8 of a mile
+ Turn left onto Courthouse Rd. Go 1 mile and entrance is on right.
Departure Bike Works
5216 Hull Street
Richmond, VA 23224
804-231-0244
www.departure.com
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BIKER’S SON SHOT–
South Australian police say they are worried Fink’s MC Mark Sandery could take revenge after armed intruders shot his 11-year-old son.
The well-known biker’s son was sleeping in the front bedroom of a Semaphore house when the intruders burst in and fired two shots through the doorway – both bullets hitting him in the leg.
Neighbours called police after hearing screams from the house but when they arrived, they found only blood and a number of occupants who refused to say what had happened.
Local media are reporting that nobody from the house called police or an ambulance for the boy, who was driven to Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s emergency department by a parent.
It was the hospital that called police to report a boy had been shot.
Superintendent Howard Davies, of Western Adelaide Police, said Sandery – a senior member of the Finks – was not home at the time and people from the house were refusing to co-operate with police.
“I am appalled that an innocent child who has nothing to do with this in any way, shape or form has been shot and that people know what has happened and they’re not willing to come forward and tell the police what has happened so we can investigate the matter and bring those people who are responsible to justice,” he said.
“There are people who have information for the police but they are not assisting this investigation and that makes our job more difficult.”
Media who gathered outside the house yesterday were subjected to a torrent of abuse from Sandery and his fellow Finks, who hurled rocks, bricks and eggs in their direction.
One rock hit a car as it drove past the house, while another narrowly missed a glazier there to repair windows smashed during the late night attack. One window had a swastika flag hanging as a curtain.
Supt Davies said people were seen outside the house talking after the boy was taken to hospital.
He said they left in a diesel car but there was no description of the offenders or the car. The boy was the only one injured. Two other young boys were seen leaving the house yesterday morning.
Outlaw bikies post $500,000 bounty for shooters of 11-year-old boy
October 05, 2011 2:43pm
POLICE have warned bikies planning retaliatory action over the shooting of a young boy to leave it to them to resolve.
A statement issued by SA Police this afternoon said the South Australian public should be “aware that police have in place a number of operational tactics in a bid to stop any retaliation in response to the weekend’s events”.
“Police are currently assessing every avenue to investigate this matter and urge anyone who has any information to come forward immediately,” it says.
“The fact remains that an innocent child sustained serious injuries as a consequence of his
father being associated with a bikie gang.
“Police are committed to finding the offenders, but our job is made more difficult by the silence of those with valuable information.
“Police issue a stern warning that anyone considering retaliatory action will be swiftly dealt with.
“The message is clear. Leave this to the police.’
The statement was issued after it was reported there was a $500,000 bounty on the heads of those responsible for shooting the 11-year-old son of a notorious Fink member, Mark Sandery.
The boy was shot twice in the leg after armed intruders forced their way into a Semaphore house on Friday night. Police have received no co-operation from witnesses.
A source told Melbourne’s Herald Sun: “The Finks are offering $500,000 to bring this bloke into any clubhouse in Australia. Every crook in Australia knows about it.”
The Advertiser understands the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, where the boy is recovering, remains on high security alert, with some staff said to be terrified there could be further outbreaks of violence.
Several police cars were seen parked outside and circling the hospital yesterday.
Police were appalled by the incident, which is believed to be related to continuing bikie violence in South Australia. All Finks chapters nationally were notified of the alleged offer, a source said.
If the attackers are captured and presented to a Finks clubhouse, it is likely they will be tortured. Police are still working towards solving the case before tit-for-tat reprisals break out.
In a statement released this morning, the Finks Motorcycle Club denied it had put a price on the heads of the men who shot the boy.
The club statement says there was no reward of any value being offered and says the shooting has “nothing to do” with inter-club rivalry. It urges police to “do their job” and arrest the gunmen.
The shooting followed years of feuding between the Finks and Hells Angels, which culminated in a brawl in Hindley St in May.
SA Police would not comment on the alleged bounty but said they were worried about an outbreak of violence.
MEANWHILE BACK IN THE BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING OFFICES–
My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table. I asked her, “Do you know him?”
“Yes” she sighed, “He’s my old boyfriend. I understand he took to drinking right after we split up all those years ago and I hear he hasn’t been sober since.”
“My God!” I said. “Who would think that a person could go on celebrating that long?” That’s when the fight started.
–Arroyo Rob
Cantina Member
BIKERNET TECH QUESTION OF THE DAY–I’m listing a bunch of Harley parts on Ebay right now but can’t describe one of the items due to lack of accurate information. I’ve done a lot of searching on the internet and have found partial information but in my opinion, not enough to confidently list as being 100% accurate. I’m obviously motorcycle illiterate but everyone who will look at my items doesn’t need to know that!
I have an Arlen Ness/ Bob Dron fairing that came off of an ’07 Road King Custom. It has three different windshield inserts and is finished in vivid black. I was given information regarding what everything is supposed to fit on and that was FLHRS, which I’m assuming is a model or special identification for what type of bike.
When I was looking for more information on this fairing, I noticed that most said these were only for FLHR and had a “except FLHRS” notation alongside the description. Then I noticed that there was a special kit that could be purchased that would make this fairing fit the FLHRS.
Basically what I need to know is, since there is no additional or separate hardware with the fairing I’ve got sitting here, is this something that would ordinarily remain on the bike itself or is it the hardware that is currently mounted on the fairing? I’ll include a photo in case this would be of help in determining.
DR. HAMSTER’S EVO REBUILT–After 200,000 miles on the clock we tried a rebuild from an independent shop, Bennett’s Performance, with headwork by Branch O’Keefe. You’ll see this engine come together from soup to nuts on Bikernet. You’ll get a full rundown on every engine building consideration from the cases to the heads.
Hang on,
–Wrench
ONE WORLD STUDIOS COMPLETES ANOTHER FILM–Here’s a testament to small town values your readers might appreciate. While filming our new movie on San Juan Island, WA we encountered so many friendly people who reached out to help the strangers in their midst, none more than when we were scouring the island for a bike to include in a cameo for the film.
The movie is a horror movie about a Ouija board possession, but we wanted to put a bike in it as a secret tip-of-the-hat to all the people that supported our bike films (Choppertown, Brittown, and Harbortown) over the years. Problem was, we were on an island…but someone must have a Harley, right? Anything would do, but we needed it quick or we’d have to skip the bike scene altogether. So here’s the story and it starts with fish…
I needed two fish, two big fresh salmon to be precise, how hard could that be to find on an island in the Puget Sound? We needed them for an important scene coming up in two days and the whole crew (and more importantly, the director Scott DiLalla) were counting on me to find them.
Problem is, salmon were out of season and none of the fishermen were allowed to catch them! As an ignorant mainlander I never would have thought that…lesson learned. So I was wandering around the docks looking for anyone who might have accidentally caught two salmon and a local merchant pointed me to the captain of the Pintail salvage ship, Tim DeLapp. Said she heard he had a couple nice fish on ice that he was looking to unload.
Sure enough Tim had a couple of 12lb Chum salmon that he had caught during season and was saving for just such an occasion. He gave me a good deal, and as I was making my way out of his shop, and I noticed he had pictures of an old Indian hanging on his walls.
“Do you ride?” I asked hopefully.
“I used to,” he replied, “but not any more. Why?”
I explained my bike predicament and he said, “Well I don’t know if it’s what you’re looking for, but one of my crew likes to work on bikes as a hobby and he might have something. Let’s go over and see him.”
So we took a five minute ride over to John Vejvoda’s place and as we pulled up my jaw dropped. Not only did he have a Harley, but it looked like it was right out of the ’70s. The exact style that we love back in SoCal! John came out and greeted us, and as we walked around the skoot talking about what he’d done to it.
He looked up and said, “You’re a film guy, right?
Have you ever heard of an underground biker documentary called Choppertown?
It’s one of my favorite movies.” I stopped in my tracks. “Actually I’m one of the guys who made Choppertown.” I’ll never forget the look on John’s face as we stood there both wondering how this crazy bit of fate had put us in each other’s path.
John extended his arm, “Let me shake your hand again, Man.”
“Of course!” I said as we shook hands standing over the only hand-built chopper on the island.
Funny how things work out.
Stay independent,
Zack Coffman
Producer of I Am ZoZo
Choppertown, Brittown, and The Harbortown Bobber
http://www.iamzozomovie.com
80-inch Shovelhead built by John Vejvoda,
Friday Harbor, WA
Ebay frame bought in 2005
Stretch is 4 in the backbone and 2 in the downtubes
36 degrees of rake in the neck and 6 degrees in the triple clamps for a total of 42 degrees and 10″ overstock forks.
METAL SPORT MEETS VEE RUBBER–Several years ago, whiled building some monster wheels for Matt Hotch, for a Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off, Ron Loynds, the boss of Metal Sports Wheels reached out to Vee Rubber, a Thailand based tire manufacturer (with 10,000 employees). Vee Rubber is known for being able to develop new tires quickly. They own their mold making facility.
The relationship has grown between Metal Sports Wheels and Vee Rubber. Metalsports has taken over being the west coast (anything west of the Mississippi) importer/distributor of the entire line of Vee Rubber motorcycle tires. Ron and John Leale from Vee Rubber signed the deal this week.
Bikernet will bring you the whole story next week, but their entire line of motorcycle tires, including H-D OEM tires, 23-inch white walls tires, 30-inch tires, 23s, and 200 to 360 wide tires. They have the largest array of whitewall tires in the industry.
Hang on for the whole story and all the sizes next week.–Bandit
ALGAE BIOFUEL BIKERNET UPDATE– Arizona algae biofuel developer in deal to produce jet fuel– Arizona-based algae technology company Heliae has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to produce algae-based jet fuel for SkyNRG, a Dutch renewable aviation fuel producer.
While both companies acknowledged that a cost-competitive, large-scale supply of aviation fuel derived from algae is not yet a reality, they cited significant progress and a marketplace eager for an alternative supply of renewable fuel.
“We fully understand that algae-based jet fuel is in its infancy,” said SkyNRG Managing Director Dirk Kronemeijer.
“But we firmly believe in algae’s promise as a source of truly renewable aviation fuel, and our aviation customers are, of course, very keen to see sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel that, in time, can be cost competitive. We see it as our mission to partner with firms like Heliae that are helping to make these alternatives a reality. We’re truly impressed with the long term vision and commitment of Heliae’s shareholders and with Heliae’s technical progress to date.”
The company said its processes could help companies worldwide convert free sunlight and industrial waste-streams into the affordable, renewable food and drop-in transportation fuels that our growing world requires.
Clear Transport News
–from Ray Russell
Bikernet is working with Adanced Algae in Australia. They are currently testing incubators capable of developing algae very fast. This algae develops the fuel without harvesting. The fuel will be emissions free and very inexpensive to produce. A new world could be coming. Hang on!–Bandit
ACE CAFÉ MEETS TRIUMPH FOR A TRIPLE SPECIAL–Ace 675CR Street Triple Special
Built by Jack Lilley Ltd, West London’s renowned and long established Triumph dealer in collaboration with Ace Cafe London’s Stonebridge Motor Company to celebrate to 10th anniversary of the legendary cafe having fully reopened, as a Limited Edition series of 10 individually numbered machines, the Ace 675CR Street Triple Special is based on Triumph’s popular and highly successful Street Triple R, a global hit since its introduction in 2008.
The Ace 675CR is a Street Triple R with more spec, style and attitude! The torque and sound of the liquid cooled 12-valve triple cylinder motor, running through heat-wrapped exhaust down pipes and Arrow end cans, combined with a close ratio 6-speed gear box and equipped with Triumph’s Quickshifter, produces performance and agility that makes for an exciting and exhilarating ride.
Individually numbered and with bespoke “Ace” graphics and paintwork to include to seat and radiator cowls, belly pan and to the lightweight five-spoke cast 17″ aluminium wheels applied by finish experts Altamuma of Camberley, Surrey, each of the 10 machines is fitted with a host of German TUV compliant performance parts from LSL, adjustable rear-sets, clip-ons, grips and levers, mirrors, brake reservoirs (front and rear), “tail tidy”, crash protectors (forks, swingarm, clutch & frame) and, in true cafe racer style, a single, powerful 7″ halogen 60/55 headlight.
Top notch fully adjustable race spec Kayaba front and rear suspension, “hugger” protected Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa shod wheels, confidence inspiring four piston radial calliper brakes and twin floating discs up front, all combine to make the Ace 675CR Special a great ride on the twisties!
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine & Transmission
Type: Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3 cylinder
Capacity: 675cc
Bore/Stroke: 74.0 x 52.3mm
Fuel System: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Exhaust: Stainless steel 3 into 1 into 2 exhaust system with twin high level polished stainless steel silencers
Final Drive: O ring chain
Clutch: Wet, Multi-plate
Gearbox: 6-speed, close ratio
Oil Capacity: 3.5. litres (0.9 US gals)
Chassis, Running Gear and Displays
Frame: Aluminium beam twin-spar
Swingarm: Braced, twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Instrument Display:
LCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, analogue tachometer, lap timer, gear position indicator and programmable gear change light and clock
Dimensions and Capacities
Length: 2030mm (79.9i in)
Width (handlebars): 755mm (29.7 in)
Height (without mirrors): 1110mm (43.7 in)
Seat Height: 805mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1410mm (55.5 in)
Rake/Trail: 23.9/92.4mm
Fuel Tank Capacity/Efficiency: 17.4 litres (4.6 US gals)
Wet Weight (ready to ride): 189kg (416 lbs)
Performance (measured at crankshaft to 95/1/EC)
Maximum Power: 106PS / 105bhp / 78 kW @ 11700rpm
Maximum Torque: 68Nm ‘ 50 ft.lbs @ 9200rpm
Fuel Efficiency:
33MPG City / 51 MPG Highway *Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle conducted under ideal laboratory conditions. Actual mileage may vary based upon personal riding habits, weather, vehicle condition, and other factors.
On The Road: £12,999.00
BURT MONRO IN BIKERNET STUDIO–
In 1915, at the age of sixteen, Burt bought his first motorcycle, a Douglas. In 1919, he bought a Clyno motorcycle with a sidecar. After removing the sidecar from the Clyno, Burt went to the Fortose racing circuit, where he set some speed records with it.
In 1920, Burt bought his favorite motorcycle, a brand new Indian Scout, from a man in Invercargill. At that time, the motorcycle was in stock condition, with a 600 cc engine and 3 speed transmission.
He first modified his precious Indian in 1926, using very crude tools. For example, his micrometer was a bicycle spoke and he cast pistons in tin cans. Within a short time, he had replaced the barrels, pistons, lubrication system, and flywheels with some of his own making. He also designed a 4 cam to replace the original 2 cam design.
See the latest at www.bikernetstudio.com.
–Prince Najar 
10%+ INCREASE IN HP WITH FAT CAT PIPE FOR SWITCHBACK–The 2012 Dyna Switchback 2-1 FatCat exhaust pipe comes with 4 baffle options for sound and performance. D&D’s dyno testing shows an increase in torque and horsepower gain by as much as 10+ percent. It was tested with Zippers Hi-Flow Air Cleaner.
Harley-Davidson has switched over to 2-into-1 exhaust on many of their motorcycles because it provides better performance and is more efficient. D&D Performance Enterprises has known this for years because they dyno test all of their pipes. D&D pipes are tuned for power in the passing zone and off idle. You have tone options that are based on the baffle. Each choice delivers greater rumble and a deeper tone.
Get details, dyno chart, dyno video run at D&D… http://www.danddexhaust.com/catalog/2011/09/583-31-32.htm
JIFFY STAND FROM MR. LUCKY IS BACK–
Good news on the jiffy stand…they will be coming available. I received one for use in test fitment/developing Instruction Sheet for mounting….particularly the assembly of the ball, plunger spring etc.
There will be two versions available, featuring different frame mounting tab circumferences;
#MU29917, which is the version I have, is for welding to frame tubing 1-1/8″
to 1-1/2″ (size of my ML139Y frame for XS650’s you’re putting the bike
together) and, #MU29919, for welding to frame tubing 1-3/8″ to 2″.
BIKERNET BIKERTOBERFEST OFFICIAL CHECK-IN SPOT, 2WHEELERS ON MAIN– Daytona bound. Check out our seats by krugercustoms at 2wheelers on Main Street.
BIKERNET OPENS ORGANIC FRESH PRODUCE STAND ON THE CORNER–
–Dr. Weil
www.drweil.com
CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS BEFORE LEAVING ANY WALMART CASHIER’S STATION!!!!!**
It happened at Wal-Mart (Supercenter Store #1279,
10411 N Freeway 45, Houston , TX 77037 a month ago.I bought a bunch of stuff, over $150, & I glanced at my receipt as the cashier was handing me the bags. I saw a cash-back of $40. I told her I didn’t request a cash back & to delete it.
The second time I looked at the electronic pad before I signed & a cash-back of $20 popped up. At that point I told the cashier & she deleted it. The total came out right. The cashier agreed that the electronic pad must be defective.
(yeah, right!)
–Marilyn Bragg
BENEFIT FOR DON SHADLEY– As most of you are aware one of the Shadley Brothers, Don Shadley was involved in a serious accident this past Fourth of July. While he is making a great recovery, his extensive injuries have left him unable to work for the better part of a year.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th the Teamsters Local 653 and the Shadley’s are having a benefit party in hopes to raise money for Don. The benefit party will include catering, a band, silent auction and raffle prizes.
Tickets are $25 per person and the better turnout the more help we can provide for Don. We realize the notice is relatively short and any donations would be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to attend the party and would like to make a monetary donation or send prizes for the raffle please send your donation to the addresses listed below. If you plan to send a check please make checks payable to Don Shadley. We thank you very much for your support!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
Mark & Paul Shadley @ 781-447-2403 (work)
Mark Shadley C 508-577-2925
Paul Shadley C 508-577-0376
If you would like to attend the benefit for Don the party you will find the party information below
Date:
November 5th
Time:
7:00pm – Midnight
Location:
Hanson Athletic Association
171 Reed Street
Hanson, MA, 02341
Please send monetary donations to:
P.O. Box 127
Whitman, MA, 02382
Please send raffle prizes to:
Auto-Tec/Shadley Bros
1125 Bedford Street
LIFESTYLE DEALS OF THE WEEK– 1997 Electra Glide Classic 125th Anniversary Shriner Edition $8,995. You do not see this bike everyday! This is a serious collector bike, and you can have it for cheap! This is a 125th Anniversary Shriner Edition Electra Glide. It’s got a powerful 80 cubic inch motor, 5-speed transmission, aftermarket grips, chrome covers, and exhaust tips. It also comes with a short tinted windshield and more! Come check it out, at this price it won’t last the weekend! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been thoroughly tested and inspected by a LifeStyle Cycles technician after undergoing a rigorous 38-point motorcycle inspection.
2006 Fatboy $15,995
Now here’s a super clean, totally loaded custom Fat Boy that is sure to turn heads where ever you go! It’s got a powerful 88 cubic inch blacked-out motor, 5-speed transmission, Samson true dual fishtail black exhaust, blacked out chubby ape hangers, blacked out front end, smoked turn signal lenses, solo seat, and tons of other upgrades.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY VOCABULARY CLASS WORD OF THE DAY–
bandersnatch BAN-der-snach, noun:
1. An imaginary wild animal of fierce disposition.
2. A person of uncouth or unconventional habits, attitudes, etc., especially one considered a menace, nuisance, or the like.
No one ever influenced Tolkien—you might as well try to influence a bandersnatch.
— Lin Carter, Imaginary Worlds
But while he was seeking with thimbles and care, a bandersnatch swiftly drew nigh and grabbed at the Banker, who shrieked in despair, for he knew it was useless to fly.
— Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass
Bandersnatch was invented by Lewis Carroll in 1871 in his book Through the Looking Glass.
SEARS SUPPORT OUR VETERANS– I know I needed this reminder, since Sears isn’t always my first choice. It’s amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and Sears hasn’t withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at Sears this year?
How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of being called up for active duty.
Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up reservist employees for up to two years.
I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears at least once, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement & feedback it well deserves.
It’s verified ! By Snopes.com
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/sears.asp
–Buckshot
NEW TO BIKERNET–
THE RIGID FRAME PHOTOGRAPY FILES–Get off my back, I sent you an e-mail with a bunch in girls. Here are a couple of shots from the rally last weekend. I will put something together and you can see if it is worthy. Headed to a bike night around the corner this evening to check it out.
–RFR
2011/2012 STURGIS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM–
•Platinum Plus: $5,000 per year – limited number available
1.Home page website rotating banner ad – value $300 per month/$3,600 per year
2.Link on our Links page to your website
3.Inclusion in the monthly News Letter – Editorial/Ad
4.Product focus / specials introduced to the membership in the Quarterly Members New Letter as well as to the general public in our monthly newsletter
5.Facility Video Tour of your business for use on the museum website as well as use on your site – $2,000 value
6.Custom marketing program available to our customer/data base for your company
7.Table at the Annual Hall of Fame Breakfast – $300 value
8.Free admission to the museum for 50 guests per year – $250 value
•Platinum: $4,000 per year
1.Inclusion in the monthly News Letter
2.Link on our Links page to your website
3.Ads – product focus / specials introduced to the membership in the Quarterly Members New Letter as well as to the general public in our monthly newsletter
4. Video presentation of your business for use on the museum website as well as use on your site – $1,000 value
5.Custom marketing program available to our customer/data base for your company
6.Table at the Annual Hall of Fame Breakfast – $300 value
7.Free admission to the museum for 30 guests per year – $150 value
•Silver: $3,000 per year
1.Ads – product focus / specials introduced to the membership in the Quarterly Members New Letter as well your logo listed in our monthly newsletter
2.Link to your website on our links page
3.Table at the Annual Hall of Fame Breakfast – $300 value
4.Free admission to the museum for 20 guests per year – $100 value
•Bronze: $2,000 per year
1.Your logo listed on the Quarterly Members New Letter as well as to the general public in our monthly newsletter
2.Link to your website on our links page
3.Table at the Annual Hall of Fame Breakfast – $300 value
4.Free admission to the museum for 10 guests per year – $50 value
•Friend: $1,000 per year
1.Your logo listed on the Quarterly Members New Letter as well as to the general public in our monthly newsletter
2.Link to your website on our links page
3.Free admission to the museum for 10 guests per year – $50 value
•Associate: $500 per year
1.Link to your website on our links page
2.Free admission to the museum for 10 guests per year – $50 value
BIKERNET GUN NUT REPORT–The 2011 “Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium,” sponsored by The NRA Foundation, will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the University of San Diego Law School.
Focusing on recent developments in our nation’s courts regarding the Second Amendment, speakers will discuss and debate current Second Amendment scholarship and related issues. The symposium will feature top Second Amendment scholars and attorneys discussing topics that range from the history of the Second Amendment to current Second Amendment litigation in California and across the nation, to the nuts and bolts of legal practice in defending gun owners’ civil rights.
Scheduled to present at the Symposium are some of the country’s most noted Second Amendment experts, including Stephen P. Halbrook, David Kopel, and Chuck Michel.
This event promises to present a thought-provoking discussion of one of the most relevant and important freedoms in the Bill of Rights. Each Symposium registrant will receive important information including panelists’ written materials on their respective subjects- an excellent source for future reference. For guests who are attorneys, this year’s event may once again meet state requirements for continuing legal education. The event, including all materials, food and beverages, is free.
The Symposium will be held:
Saturday, October 15, 2011
University of San Diego Law School
Hahn University Center
Forums A-B
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Registration and continental breakfast from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.)
To register, please visit http://www.nraila.org/workshops/Symposium.aspx?ID=sandiego2011 or call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-8683.
REPORT FROM THE BIKERNET GHETTO PRE-SCHOOL–A mother was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school.
He didn’t want his mother to walk with him.
She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe.
So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn’t notice her.
She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the whole week.
As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy’s little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, ‘Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week? Do you know her?’
Timmy nonchalantly replied, ‘Yeah, I know who she is.’
The little girl said, ‘Well, who is she?’
‘That’s just Shirley Goodnest,’ Timmy replied, ‘and her daughter Marcy.’
‘Shirley Goodnest? Who is she and why is she following us?’
‘Well,’ Timmy explained, ‘every night my Mum makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, ‘cuz she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says, ‘ Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life’, so I guess I’ll just have to get used to it!’
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.
–OK Hamster
BIKERNET INSURANCE MEMO: COMPREHENSIVE MOTORCYCLE APPRAISALS – Available “Free” when you insure your Custom Motorcycle with Bikernet Insurance.
If you own a Special Construction Custom, you know how frustrating it is to insure your pride and joy. Stop torturing yourself we say. Contact the real custom motorcycle insurance pros at Bikernet.
Custom motorcycle valuations are critical to getting insurance companies to insure your special construction bike with enthusiasm. They consider many factors when reviewing your insurance application including, the appraiser’s personal knowledge of the custom bike market, mechanical experience and professional insurance certifications.
The ACV Market Values in good motorcycle appraisals are based on the best judgement of the person given the facts available. At Bikernet Insurance, we follow the generally accepted principals as outlined by the United Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP). We do all we can to develop a “Fair Market Value” for your Custom and use our appraisals to enthusiastically present your bike to insurance carriers. And, the full 6-page appraisal is yours “FREE” when you insure your custom with us. A $175.00 value.
Ride safe out there and remember, you are not just a policy number with us. We care about our customers.
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WHATTA YA TINK?–Amazing news. I’ve got to thank all my contributors, especially Rogue, the master contributor, for all the help every goddamn week. The way the world rolls nowadays, we never have a dull week, plus we produce a Sunday News in the Cantina.
I watched Rio Bravo last night with John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickerson, and Ricky Nelson. Dean sang a song and one of the lines included, “My Rifle, my pony, and me,” and, “She’ll be waiting ’round the bend.” There’s got to be a motorcycle line waiting to take its place, but hopefully she’s always waiting ’round the bend. Have a helluva weekend.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
