Hey,
Merry, Merry, goddammit. What an incredible year 2012 is turning into. Last night I attended a Xmas Party, and we may have kicked off an amazing ride from the top of Alaska to the bottom of South America.
Since we are launching Bikernettrikes.com, we may make this a Trike adventure. Plus we already have a trike Bonneville project slated for 2013. I’ll be up front: I’m apprehensive about the moves we are making to expand Bikernet, but the positive side is very encouraging. I’m hoping to help our industry, but also a myriad of talented editors who have been let go from various publications.
We are working on a portal that will house four dynamic sites, including Bikernet, Bikernettrikes, Bikernetbaggers, and WomenRidersNow. We will bring you more articles, more info, more action, and more fun. We hope to have this puppy up and running by the Cincy Easyriders V-Twin Dealer show, or at the latest Daytona. I’ll bring you updates every week on our progress. Let’s hit the news:
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY NOW OPEN–
Went for my routine checkup today and everything seemed to be going fine until he stuck his index finger up my backside!
Do you think I should change dentists?
A wife says to her husband, “You’re always pushing me around and talking behind my back.” He says, “What do you expect? You’re in a wheel
chair.”
I was explaining to my wife last night that when you die you get reincarnated but must come back as a different creature. She said she would like to come back as a cow. I said, “You’re obviously not listening.”
— From Dean Kitching and Scott Moore
AMAZING SHRUNKEN FXR NEW SEAT– Here are some pics of Buster’s bike with the new seat. You may want to talk about it. We did a custom cover, custom foam and custom pan work to add lumbar support while keeping with the style lines of the bike.
He was very happy.
–Ron Benfield
Director, Sales and Marketing
Buster is working on an article for Bikernet about the Saddlemen custom seat process. It took about two weeks and he had a new seat. They are currently working on the custom seat for my Mudflap Girl FXR. When I pick it up, I’ll be able to ride that puppy home. I can’t wait.–Bandit
Grenadines Share the Sail– May 5-15, 2012, We have a few cabins left …
Give the gift of Paradise this season, and sail around the Caribbean with Bandit and Bob Bitchin.
Come cruise the idyllic islands of the Southern Caribean and the Grenadines with
Latitudes & Attitudes. Our last Share the Sail was our biggest and, arguably, our best.
To top it we’ve had to pull out all the stops. Here’s what we’ve come up with:
Ten days, One-way, on big new 47-50′ Catana Cats from Dream Yacht Charters.
That’s right, no running down and rushing back upwind to the island you started from. We will be taking a leisurely cruise on big catamarans, 150nm through the best, least crowded, Isles of el Carib. Some of the islands we intend to bask in the glory of: Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Bequia, Canouan, Mustique and the amazing Tobago Cays.
Come join us!
Secure your spot:
Booking deposit is $1000 – Book Here
Questions? woody@seafaring.com
ROGUE, BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT TO ATTEND A FREEDOM SUMMIT–So of course I had to give Rogue my Code of the West, request regarding Freedom: I believe we need to turn government agencies away from: us against them, or the cop and robber attitude. Agencies need to work with citizens not against them, and I believe that’s the future of freedom.
The second fix is the game agencies play. We all see the game daily with budget increases, power grabs, etc. They’ve all learned how to work the system for their survival. Take the EPA: It started out as a vital group saving the air we breath. Now they want to control everything. You can’t work on your car because of them. So why can’t the government control these guys—because they learned how to play the power/budget game. As soon as the government tries to stop them, they cry the destruction of our environment. It’s bullshit, and we need to inject Freedom, Liberty, and balance back into the mix. There’s my spiel, and I’m sticking with it.
–Bandit
CHICAGO DEALER MAKES A PRICE NEW YEARS BET– Holiday discounts are nothing new, but Marty Pavilonis, owner of the Zone Honda-Kawasaki in Chicago, has an unusual approach: The “Let It Snow Promotion,” which started last Friday and runs through Christmas Eve.
Snow season is the very slow season for riding in the Chicago area. But Pavilonis is letting riders hedge their bets: He promises to refund customers for every purchase in any department of his store through Christmas Eve, if it snows at least six inches in the area on New Year’s Day.
That could add up to more than $1 million worth of new and used bikes, service, storage, parts and accessories on which lucky Chicagoans will pay only the sales tax, according to the Chicago Business.
Pavilonis hedged his bets too, with an insurance policy to cover all of his December sales if the area gets anything approaching the 17 inches of snow New Year’s Day 2001. The promotion is sure to bring in plenty of December shoppers just on the chance, and the insurance will cover his costs if snow favors the riders.
Either way, Dealernews took note, proving the store gets plenty of free attention out of the promotion.
It’s not the first of Pavllonis’ promotions to get attention, either. He’s won the titles of “2010 Marketer of the Year” for his effective, fun, out-of-the-box marketing strategies.
Posted by Holly Wagner
Published courtesy of Dealernews: www.dealernews.com
BANDIT ON A VIDEO GAME–Merry Christmas. Look what Santa brought me already. A video game with you in it. LOL.
Seriously, I could not believe my eyes when I saw the cover of the new game “Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days”. It’s by the makers of the hit game “Hitman”. The attached images show cover images of the “medicated psychopath criminal” Kane with his buddy Lynch, outgunning the law.
Attached also a superhit trailer of the game (Flash Video, needs VLC player to play http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ). Enjoy!!!
Wishing everyone at Team Bikernet a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
— Ujjwal Dey
Bomb-aye, INDIA.
+91 9322005050
BILLET BRAKE SWITCH MANIFOLD–Now here’s a very cool item you’re not going to see on every other machine that rolls by. What you are looking at is a billet Brake Line Manifold manufactured and distributed by KT Components a division of Kendon USA.
Precision machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the manifold accepts your stock brake light switch offering a clean, hi-tech look and flawless performance. Sanitary. The trick manifolds are bolt directly to the rear transmission cover bolts and are designed to be compatible with Big Twin EVO and TC machines with left or right side drive. Finished in rugged, show quality chrome these unique manifolds produce a strong visual impact while protecting the rear hydraulic brake light switch from road hazards and the elements.
Each BRAKE SWITCH MANIFOLD kit includes mounting hardware and fasteners for just $269.95. Due to wide variety of applications the lines are not included. For complete details contact KT Components direct at 714-630-7144 or visit the on the Web at www.kendonusa.com
–Bob Clark
CLUB LEADER SURVIVES AMBUSH– Club leader Vincenzo Focarelli has survived a third attempt on his life, fleeing a gunman who wounded him during a midnight ambush.
The South Australian president of the Comancheros motorcycle club, who has been the target of two other murder attempts, had driven to a home in Crown Court, Munno Para West, with other people for a meeting with an unknown man.
Witnesses heard shouting before at least four shots were fired.
They saw men running down the street as the gunman and another man fled on a Japanese sports bike.
Focarelli, previously the leader of the New Boys street gang and owner of Hindley St tattoo parlour Ink Central, left a bloody trail, smashing a window on a nearby home and then fleeing through its back door.
Focarelli was found by police in a back yard a short time later. The men in the car also fled.
At least one of the shots struck Focarelli, who was in a stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Hospital security were guarding him last night.
In September last year, a man levelled a handgun at Focarelli inside a Sefton Park supermarket before he ran to safety. Police believed it to be a bungled murder bid, linked to an ongoing feud with the Hells Angels.
In February, 2010 , Hells Angels associates Vahe Hacopian, 31, of Munno Para West, and Barzan Palani, 23, of Walkley Heights, died when a bomb meant to kill Focarelli at his Enfield home exploded prematurely.
Crime Gangs Task Force Detective Inspector Paul Yeomans said yesterday police were trying to piece together the circumstances of the latest incident.
Det Insp Yeomans refused to label the ongoing violence a “bikie war”.
“This isn’t a bikie war. At this stage it’s an altercation between two male adults,” he said.
“We’re not looking at this as a bikie war at all.
“It’s been well documented that there has been a timeline of violence involving the Hells Angels motorcycle club and the New Boys, (who) have been patched over recently to the Comancheros.
“Whether this incident is related to that is still something we are trying to identify.”
The shooting scene is less than 1km from the home of Hells Angel Zoran Nikolic – whose Andrews Farm home has been the target of several drive-by shootings.
In the last attack in August 2010, Nikolic’s dog was wounded when 20 shots were fired into the home.
BIKERNET RECEIVES MORNING NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT–Early this morning, the last of our troops left Iraq.
As we honor and reflect on the sacrifices that millions of men and women made for this war, I wanted to make sure you heard the news.
Bringing this war to a responsible end was a cause that sparked many Americans to get involved in the political process for the first time.
Today’s outcome is a reminder that we all have a stake in our country’s future, and a say in the direction we choose.
Thank you.
–Barack
BIKERNET CULINARY INSTITUTE SPEAKS TO THE GOOD DOCTOR–
FOUR Reasons to Eat Brussels Sprouts While they may not have been your favorite as a child – especially if cooked to a mushy consistency – Brussels sprouts are worth another try. A natural source of dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K, beta-carotene and several key antioxidants, Brussels sprouts:
* Support optimal functioning of the heart and immune system
* Reduce the risk of colon cancer and other cancers
* Promote healthy elimination
* Protect against birth defects
For the best taste (and most nutritional value) eat Brussels sprouts that are as fresh as possible. And to avoid the mush, try slicing them in half, brushing or tossing with some extra virgin olive oil and roasting at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes, until just browned. Shake the pan once or twice during cooking for even browning.
–Dr. Weil
www.drweil.com
HERE IS THE SUNDAY DEAL FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! A 1996 Heritage Softail! White wall tires, New brake pads, New AGM battery, Saddlebags, Sreamin’ Eagle coil and plug wires 21k on the clock! $9000 takes it home!
A great all around bike! GO CHECK IT OUT AT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN!
–MIKE the STEALTH
http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/FLSTC-Heritage/2408025/1996-Heritage-Softail-quot-Trade-quot-.html
BIKERNET HEALTH AND SAFETY ALERT– Since the Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and you may be attending festivities where alcohol might be served, I would like to share an experience with you about drinking and driving.
As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years. A couple of nights ago, I was out for a few drinks with some friends and had a few too many beers and some rather nice bourbon.
Knowing full well I may have been slightly over the limit, I did something I’ve never done before – I took a bus home. I arrived back safely and without incident, which was a real surprise since I had never driven a bus before and am not sure where I got this one.
–from Rik Savenko
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING WHEELER WEPORT–Another quicky. Not a single cloud in the sky this Sunday morning as we wrap it up here at the Bikernet headquarters in sunny Southern California. This year has come and gone at an incredible pace.
In 2012, Bikernet.com with it’s dedicated crew will attempt to blow your mind. Hang on for the ride of a lifetime.
Member Discounts:
Call or e-mail us if your looking for a site sponsor discount.
We will give it a shot for ya, WTF it’s the holiday season everyday at Bikernet.
Mark your calendar for the 72nd annual Sturgis Rally
This past week slipped away in a blurr. But progress was made on many fronts including the Bikernet/Cycle Source Lot in Sturgis that will be located on the sunny side of the street (in the morning) looking at the latest Easyrider dance hall and saloon located on Lazelle. The World famous Broken Spoke is located across the street and to the right. See ya there.
Bright and early x-mas morning we’ll launch the final Sunday post before Christmas, the end is near or certainly getting’ closer. We need to get two more bikes off of Bikernet lifts.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor/
Cantina Backstage Security Commander
wheeler@bikernet.com
BIKERNET FARM REPORT– A North Dakota farm wife called the local phone company to report her telephone failed to ring when her friends called – and that on the few occasions, when it did ring, her dog always moaned right before the phone rang.
The telephone repairman proceeded to the scene, curious to see this psychic dog or senile lady. He climbed a telephone pole, hooked in his test set, and dialed the subscriber’s house.
The phone didn’t ring right away, but then the dog moaned and the telephone began to ring.
Climbing down from the pole, the telephone repairman found:
1 . The dog was tied to the telephone system’s ground wire with a steel chain and collar.
2. The wire connection to the ground rod was loose.
3. The dog was receiving 90 volts of signaling current when the number was called.
4.. After a couple of jolts, the dog would start moaning and then urinate.
5. The wet ground would complete the circuit, thus causing the phone to ring.
Which demonstrates that some problems CAN be fixed by
pissing and moaning.
–from Rik Savenko
WORLD’S SHORTEST BOOK REVIEW–what up bro….where u da guy whose bike was put n terry da tramps trunk….?…..good read man…..prolly da 3rd of ur books i have…thx man…easy easy.
–wyld dogg….
VALVE SPRING KIT for Evo / Twin Cam–
KIBBLEWHITE Precision Machining has taken advantage of the latest developments in valve spring wire chemistry and manufacturing techniques to develop ovate wire Beehive style springs for H-D applications.
The company has not only explored new manufacturing techniques in the development of the high performance valve springs, it also used simulation and FEA analysis software to overcome the torsional stresses unique to ovate wire springs, which in the past had limited the parameters within which they could be used.
The new Beehive valve springs, which are available for use in ’84-’11 Evolution and Twin Cam engines, are progressively wound using heat treated and shot peened Kobe ‘Super-Clean’ chrome silicon based wire. To insure correct assembly height and resist keeper pull through, the accompanying Posi-Loc style retainers are designed with FEA software and made from hardened steel. Also included are hardened steel base washers to locate the spring and control lateral movement.
KIBBLEWHITE PRECISION MACHINING
www.blackdiamondvalves.com
CHOPPER COLLEGE DEVELOPS ONLINE TUTORIA ON BIO-DIESEL CONVERSIONS– Chopper College, a Minneapolis-based technical school, has hired Chicago digital agency Oncall Interactive to revamp its website to offer a new video curriculum that teaches enthusiasts and shadetree mechanics how to build and convert eco-friendly motorcycles.
“Our model is to innovate, educate and commercialize,” says Thomas Creal, CEO of Chopper College. “This will not only put us in an untapped space for the motorcycle world, it will show motorcyclists — even the skeptics — that eco-friendly bikes can be profitable and positively impact our economy.”
Oncall Interactive is an award-winning digital marketing agency that began working on www.ChopperCollege2020.com in November, with the new site launch planned for March 31, 2012.
“The closest most people get to designing and building custom bikes is watching ‘American Chopper’ — which is fun, but not hands-on. By making Chopper College’s training available on the web, we will open up new horizons for chopper fans,” says Matthew Maday, CEO of Oncall Interactive.
Posted by Holly Wagner
Published courtesy of Dealernew: www.dealernews.com
STRESS RELIEF in 4 Steps, Part 3: Reconnecting with Self. Each Saturday in December we present tips that can help you manage unhealthy stress. Consider them this holiday season, and pass them along to family and friends!
When time constraints, packed schedules and too many commitments become the norm, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and stressed out. To stay balanced, relaxed and calm, it’s necessary every so often to regroup, decompress and focus on yourself:
* If you find that the demands on your time are overwhelming, don’t be afraid to politely say “no” when someone asks you to do something.
* Don’t feel guilty. No one person can do it all, so learn your limits and be satisfied with them.
* Be a little selfish once in a while by scheduling “me time” – it will help keep you grounded and in touch with your thoughts and feelings.
* Take time to enjoy the little things. Read a book, start an art project, work in the shop or treat yourself to a massage with a happy ending.
*Build another motorcycle and plan to come to Bonneville.
THERE YOU HAVE IT–This afternoon we hope to find the glitch with the Salt Shaker, fix it, and get it off the lift, then finish the Mr. Lucky weld-on kickstand installation on my son’s Mudflap girl FXR. I’ve got two weeks to get his bike running and off the lift. Can we do it? Fuck yes, if we carve out some time.
I’m hoping Departure Bike Works sent the rest of the parts for our Bonne Belle, so I can move ahead with this puppy as soon as the lifts are cleared. We are all excited about Bonneville for 2012.
We used the Bub Bare system on Frank’s bike. It’s cool, simple, light, performance minded, and inexpensive. My next Mudflap girl update will cover Frank’s FXR and my Saddlemen seat.
Another feature from Peter Linney is headed your way, and a Spitfire Bike shot by Markus Cuff. We need a ride out to see the master of vintage images, Bikernet Bob T. He lives in 7 Palms, California, on the edge of the desert, where it’s cold as a witch’s tit in the winter and dry as a popcorn fart, and hot as the hubs of hell in the summer. But we gotta go.
Merry Christmas, Goddammit. Let’s make a difference for 2012, or die trying.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
