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THE LATEST FROM DAVID UHL?STELLA–
“Large” – image size appx 32×24, 150 prints plus 25 Artist Proofs and 25 House Copies. Price is $1,895 framed
“Oversize” – image size appx 40×30, 20 prints plus 5 Artist Proofs. Price is $3,850 framed
“Jumbo” – image size appx 48×36, 10 prints plus 2 Artist Proofs. Price is $4,850 framed

In David’s words, “It has been 2 years since the introduction of Evelyn, the last piece in my”Women of Harley Series”. The Evelyn painting was a portrait of a seasonedrider on her way to a hill climb in the early thirties. She was composed ofbig bold strokes with expressive paint and colors. I got to thinking of how womenfirst climbed astride the iron horse in the first place and did alittle research. It appears that the decade before was the culprit forparadigm shift of attitudes: “The Roaring Twenties” . Now I wanted todo an accurate rendering with all the details of this slice ofAmerican history.

I decided to produce a piece that went full circle back to the”Ruby” era, except focus on the motorcycle as the catalyst of change.Stella sits outside the Oxford Hotel on a shiny new Harley Davidson infull ’20s regalia, igniting the onslaught of the previous Victoriangeneration’s display of contempt. These young women of the ’20s couldnot have been more shocking to their parents — they flew airplanes,rode motorcycles and stayed out dancing until the morning hours, not tomention the attire. Harley-Davidson’s rich heritage includes thesetype of scenes, and I hope you enjoy my window into that past.”

Greg Rhodes
Uhl Studios
15801 W. Colfax Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
303-913-4840

greg@uhlstudios.com

BRASS BALLS BRINGS THE FXR BACK WITH A WHOLE NEW ATTITUDE–Brass Balls Bobbers is building a new model, and what could be better than to bring the best of Harley’s heritage back through the FXR, but with today’s attitude.

Here’s some teaser shots. The first build is being covered in Cycle Source Magazine and on Bikernet. Watch for more reports as this long-distance rider comes together.

“Also included is a photo of my boys,” said Dar Holdsworth, the boss of BBB, “Will (9) on bike and Jack (7) next to lift.”

Dar builds Quality American Bikes built using Quality American shop equipment… Handy lifts.

BUFFALO CHIP STURGIS COUNTDOWN KICKS OFF–The Countdown has begun: The Legendary Buffalo Chip Gears Up for Sturgis Rally Week 2010.

Sturgis, SD (January 28, 2010) – Despite the countless motorcycles still in hibernation in garages across the country, the countdown has officially commenced. Now only over six months out, the Legendary Buffalo Chip has already begun preparations for the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2010. The epicenter and purveyor of the ultimate Sturgis experience; the Legendary Buffalo Chip has once again set out to provide rally-goers an array of entertainment, art, vendors, food, amenities and a myriad of raucous memories.By bikers and for bikers, The Legendary Buffalo Chip has consistently proven itself as the best party in Sturgis. Synonymous with providing patrons a world-renowned assortment of musical acts, this year’s lineup is sure to deliver. Locked, loaded and ready to grace the Chip’s infamous main amphitheatre stage is rock and roll luminary, ZZ Top. That little ol’ band from Texas is sure to deliver the familiar and intricate riffs that landed them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in the hearts of fans the world over. The notoriously bearded blues-rock power trio will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary next year and is looking forward to ringing in this musical achievement with a rowdy crowd of Chipsters.

Another musical powerhouse booked for this year’s festivities is hard-hitting American rock band, Disturbed. Since the band’s inception in 1996 they have sold over 11 million albums worldwide, making them one of the largest grossing rock bands in recent years. They have also released three consecutive studio albums that have debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

An additional can’t-miss attraction at this year’s Sturgis Rally Week is Michael Lichter’s 10th Annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibit. An internationally renowned exhibition showcasing the works of the most influential master builders and artists in motorcycling, Motorcycles as Art has become the token exhibition of the annual Sturgis Rally. The exhibit curated by legendary motorcycle photographer, Michael Lichter, has been successfully captivating rally-goers for the past decade and has effectively touched on a variety of relevant and significant themes within the motorcycle community.

Last year’s 2009 exhibit entitled “Rebel Rousers- Motorcycle Icons that Inspired Us to Ride” inspired thousands of enthusiasts to come out and witness for themselves an array of revered images and sacred memorabilia central to the biker culture. Quickly becoming the most eagerly anticipated exhibition of its kind, the Motorcycles as Art exhibition provides Sturgis rally-goers with an unforgettable experience. This year’s theme soon to be announced, is guaranteed to follow in the rich and unforgettable Motorcycles as Art tradition.The Third Annual Legends Ride has also been confirmed for Sturgis Rally Week 2010. The Legends Ride is your ticket to join celebrities, world-class bike builders and over 500 riders on a stunning, 50-mile ride from historic Deadwood, SD to the Legendary Buffalo Chip. All proceeds from the ride benefit two local Black Hills charities including the Black Hills Children’s Home and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. Within the past two years, the Legends Ride has quickly become the premier charity-celebrity ride of the motorcycling community and has raised nearly $100,000 for local charities. The ride is scheduled for Monday, August 9 with details still being worked out.

The Legendary Buffalo Chip offers visitors the ultimate Sturgis experience- there’s really no reason to go anywhere else. The countdown has officially begun so visit www.buffalochip.com now to secure your reservation for Sturgis 2010. Join ZZ Top, Disturbed, Michael Lichter and thousands of rowdy bikers at the Legendary Buffalo Chip for Sturgis Rally Week 2010 and join in the celebration. It’s going to be a wild ride!

–Sarah Wozniak

Bikers say bye-bye to Cobleskill —Am-Jam, the three-day biker festival held at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds every May for 25 years, isn?t returning this spring.American Motorcycle Jamboree organizer Jean Aldus said last week that she?s fed up with State Police, the Chamber of Commerce and what she termed an uncooperative attitude in Cobleskill.

But the targets of Ms. Aldus? wrath denied any wrong-doing, saying instead that they tried to help Am-Jam.

Am-Jam regularly brought 5,000 bikers, who spent thousands in Cobleskill and surrounding areas. Numbers dwindled in recent years, however, and Ms. Aldus blamed the mounting problems.Ms. Aldus said she made her decision last year after a meeting with Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce representatives ?was the last straw.??They don?t have a clue,? Ms. Aldus said, adding that the Chamber reps offered little or no promotion and assistance.

However, she singled out the State Police for her sharpest criticism. Ms. Aldus complained about State Police roadblocks that checked bikers as they exited I-88 and entered the Fairgrounds.That was a criticism repeated from past years, and Ms. Aldus said it was the same in 2009.

Instead of being able to travel around the area while at Am-Jam, bikers were ?sequestered at the Fairgrounds? because of the State Police presence, Ms. Aldus said.?I?m glad we don?t have to deal with them anymore,? she added.Ms. Aldus also blasted local businesses, claiming they grew indifferent to bikers and the money they were prepared to spend.?If we?re such an inconvenience to Cobleskill, fine,? Ms. Aldus said. ?Let?s see the town dry up and blow away.

?The whole Town of Cobleskill is a backward, non-progressive area. Our vendors didn?t want to deal with the unfriendliness.?Those enduring Ms. Aldus? criticism see the situation differently.Troop G?s Major William Sprague of the State Police pointed out that Am-Jam attracts Hell?s Angels and other gangs.If the Angels are there, the State Police will be there, too, he said.

?The Hell?s Angels are an internationally known and recognized criminal enterprise,? Major Sprague said. ?We take enforcement action whenever we can against such an organization.?And troopers are hardly to blame for Am-Jam leaving Cobleskill, he added.?Do not believe the State Police carrying out their regular law-enforcement responsibilities is the cause for Am-Jam leaving the Cobleskill Fairgrounds,? Major Sprague said.

As for the Chamber, Executive Director Jodie Rutt said the organization offered assistance and suggestions.

?The Chamber of Commerce loves to support an event like that because we know they spend money, and that money?s important to local businesses,? Ms. Rutt said.But Am-Jam didn?t take up the Chamber?s offers.?We tried to help out with our promotional expertise, but there were obstacles out of our control that we couldn?t overcome,? Ms. Rutt said, without elaborating.Jacqui Hauser, executive director of Cobleskill Partnership Inc., the downtown improvement group, denied that local businesses were uncooperative.

For two years, CPI and businesses posted ?Welcome, Am-Jam? signs in windows and printed flyers describing discounts and offers specifically for Am-Jam visitors.?I think we tried,? Ms. Hauser said. ?We welcomed them here. I don?t know what more we could have done.?

If Am-Jam won?t be in Cobleskill this year, it won?t be anywhere, either.Ms. Aldus said the event will re-surface in the Syracuse area in 2011.?It will take a year to set everything up and change venues,? she said.

http://timesjournalonline.com/details.asp?id=33261
Bikers say bye-bye to Cobleskill
1/27/2010
By Jim Poole

Rogue

31st J&P Cycles Open House Set for June 26-27–ANAMOSA, Iowa ? J&P Cycles raised the bar after the 2009 record-breaking 30th Anniversary Open House and now plans are well underway for the 31st event. The 2010 event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27, so mark your calendars now!

With more than 22,000 attending the June event last year, an even larger crowd is expected to make the trip to the company?s headquarters, outside Anamosa, Iowa, for this massive two-day event this year. Manufacturers galore will be on site showcasing their company?s latest wares during the event.

The J&P Cycles Open House is known for super exciting entertainment during the event. For 2010, Circus Una will be on stage. Circus Una is a high-flying entertainment act featuring two women. The motorcycle, dancer and rider balance themselves on a thin wire. Additionally, there will be Ride In Bike shows, Motorcycle Rodeo, silent auction and much more! Plus, there will be activities planned for children, so plan on bringing the whole family.

Visitors will also save big throughout the weekend on J&P Cycles enormous inventory of parts and accessories. Most products in the showroom will be 10 percent off (15 for Gold Club members) and a portion of the one-acre warehouse will be devoted to drastically reduced clearance items (up to 50 percent off).

The J&P Cycles? Showroom Semi will be on hand, displaying some of the coolest products around, and you can win over $5,000 in door prizes. Plus, sign up for a chance to win the 2010 J&P Cycles?/Easyriders Build-A-Bike Sweepstakes Bike!

The J&P Cycles Open House started out as a small Customer Appreciation Day held by owners John and Jill Parham to thank their customers for their business throughout the year. Now, as the world?s largest aftermarket retailer of parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson, V-Twin Metric Cruiser and Sport Bikes, this event has become the largest two-day event in the Midwest.

J&P Cycles knows how to throw a party, and this year?s event will be like no other! Again, the event will take place at the J&P Cycles? headquarters, located one mile north of Anamosa, Iowa, on Highway 151 on June 26 and 27. Don?t miss it!!

J&P Cycles, Keeping the World on 2 Wheels for 31 Years!

Peel Back pricing continues to roll at K and G Cycles– This week we are peeling back lights and fenders at up to 35% off!

Through a special arrangement with one of our big suppliers, we have available a limited quantity of taillights just perfect for replacement. Taillights for Dynas, Sportsters, and FL’s in chrome and smoked housings with red, clear, and smoked lens. These babies are priced to sell and will fit just like the original. The styling on the housings sets the light apart from plain ol’ OEM and the prices will make it easy to add a little bling to your thing.

We also have front fenders for your wide glide. These beauties are made from 16 gauge steel for strength, 39 1/2″ long, with the mounts are undrilled for so you can insure exact placement on your motorcycle. They are spec’d to fit 21″ wide glide wheels. If you are creative, you can trim here and trim there for a custom look. Put this fender on your bike for under $70.00!

We had a great run last week on the peel back products but there are still some items left. Because of the demand, we are continuing the RC Components Sabre cast aluminum wheels for wide tire applications. These wheels rock and will make that rig of yours look better than the day you rolled it off the show room floor. They are in very limited quantities and sizes and but, like everything else at K and G Cycles, they are priced to sell. Over 35% off on these babies so get them now or miss them altogether.

The peel back on LePera Bare Bones seats and V-Factor exhaust systems is still running, too. Just go to www.kandgcycles.com and “peel back” the upper right-hand corner of the website and click to see all of the bargains.

All of a sudden, everybody is “the best” or “the biggest” or “the something.” We just want you to try us out and you’ll see for yourself that K and G Cycles is just simply dedicated to getting you more for less. That’s all.

UPDATE ON BIKERNET METRIC–Check out custom metric and Brit bobbers from around the world, handmade parts made in America by Rock’s Chops and Kilby Deuce, vintage bikes, major manufacturer news and reviews, babes, humor and more at BikernetMetric: Your source for the stripped-down, raw and real truth about the underground metric revolution!

Click for more info!

Licks Now Offers Custom Hand Pinstriped Biltwell Helmets.–Licks Cycles is hooked up with some of the hottest pin stripers in the industry. They showcase the coolest, tricked out, custom line of hand pinned Biltwell helmets on the planet!!

Have you ever wanted to incorporate a handcrafted piece of hot rod nostalgia into your biker lifestyle? If so, Licks has your FIX. Best of all, they are able to bring this incredibly unique, one off product right to your doorstep.

These custom gems are made the old fashion way?. handcrafted, one at a time with the artist?s talent and passion poured into each one. Make your friends DROOL with envy???Buy Yours Online Today!!

NEW BIKER SHIRTS FROM HOT LEATHERS– The Leader in Motorcycle Apparel for over 27 years, has several new funny biker t-shirts now in stock. These heavyweight, 100% cotton tees come in sizes large to XXL and are available only from Hot Leathers?. Up for grabs are funny sayings, hilarious drawings, patriotic tees and even a few serious messages. Perfect for this tax season is our “Born Free, Taxed To Death” shirt. That’s sure to get people talking! See them all at www.hotleathers.com. You won’t find these awesome tees anywhere else!

Hot Leathers has also upped the humor quotient with our new boy shorts designs. These ladies panties are comfortable AND sexy! Over 30 different designs available! In sizes medium to extra-large. Check Hot Leathers boy shorts out now.

And don’t forget, Hot Leathers has the right stuff to keep you warm this winter: leather jackets, chaps, hoodies, thermal tees, face masks, knit hats, gloves and more! Check out Hot Leathers huge selection of everything biker, in-stock and ready to ship to you.

PARTY AT THE BLUE GROTTO–We (my partner Jack McIntyre from Bikerpics.org & I) are having a party at the Blue Grotto (just south of Daytona H-D) on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6PM – 11PM. The idea of this event has been extremely well received by everyone we have contacted. We are hoping that you could and will help support the event.

The venue is first class all the way. A beautiful marina setting.

The first document attached to this message is the consumer flyer. This will be distributed via 2.8 million e-mail blast during the month of Feb., Florida Newspaper ads, and direct mail. It CAN have your logo on it!!

The second document is the program and what exactly will take place as we lead up to the date of the event and at the event itself.

Now, you are certainly invited and encouraged to attend. However, for a small investment, there are great marketing opportunities!

We have and are inviting numerous high profile personalities and companies from the industry.

I sincerely hope you can help support this effort, take advantage of the great marketing opportunity presented here, and of course personally attend the party.

I assure you this will be money and time well spent.

As always, please feel free to contact me any time 24/7 with any comments or questions concerning this or any companies listed below.

Thank you for your continued support and I hope to see you either in Cincinatti or Indianapolis in the next couple weeks.

Thanks again and have a great day.

Best Regards,
Joe Distefano
ACCEL National Sales Manager

BRASS BALLS CUSTOM PARTS ? REVERSE MEGAPHONE 2-INTO-1– Brass Balls has something special for your sled? custom stainless steel 2-into-1 performance pipes coated with a Faux Ti or (titanium-style finish). The pipe is designed around a reverse megaphone.

These stainless steel pipes are treated with a special in house process to give them the look of Titanium, yet you retain the strength of stainless. Pipes have a gradual gold fade from headers down once they are heated.

Very cool, unique and will make your sled standout. Checkout the Brass Balls Custom Parts today.

VICTORY BEEFY SLIP-ONS FROM D&D–A v-twin just sounds better and performs better with a set of aftermarket exhaust pipes, am I right? D&D can show you how your motorcycle will sound and look because they have placed video and pictures of their pipes on the D&D website.

D&D dyno tunes each motorcycle to deliver a pipe with a deep rumble, performance right off idle and in your passing gear as well as flawless chrome or powder coat.

VIDEO DYNO RUN

Checkout the latest Victory Slip-ons from D&D Performance Enterprises.

FLAMED MIRRORS FROM AEROMACH–The Aeromach Flame Mirror is built using CNC machines to carve lightweight and strong custom mirrors from billet aluminum. The mirror housing is chromed to a show-quality finish. The mirror itself is glass, not a plastic. Aeromach only uses glass because it glass has the best optical properties.

The Optical Secret ? The reason an Aeromach mirror is desirable and isn?t cheap is because of the billet. The density of the aluminum is much higher than the cast stock mirrors from Harley or other accessory suppliers. This metal density combined with glass optics instead of plastic increases the clarity of the mirror by as much as 40% over stock.

The Aeromach mirrors and stems are manufactured in NASCAR country right outside of Charlotte, NC using aircraft quality solid billet extruded T6 aluminum. When the CNC machine isn?t carving up 200 MPH go fast parts, its delivering consistent design and quality motorcycle mirrors, stems and grips..

Aeromach’s mirror are available at the Aeromach Website.

IT’S A WRAP, I SUPPOSE–I’m rolling out to some Los Angeles Canyon tomorrow morning, before sunrise. Sunset Films is shooting the last segment of a Mike Jones film called Born to Ride. Mike has devoted his life to this creative effort for half a decade. He’s rolling the dice once more that this will wrap up production, and I’m apart of the effort.

Senator Dave Zien will be on hand to make sure we follow the code of the west. Dave is the hardest rider I know. He probably rode out from Wisconsin through snow storms, rain squals and flooding to scramble to this shoot. He doesn’t stop for anything.

So what’s coming for Bikernet. I’m waiting for our Texas martial arts master to launched a new Australian feature and a gypsy road story from Scotty. Here’s another mad non-stop rider. Scotty has lived on the road for almost a decade. He has no home except his FLH.

I’m working on several techs involving Bubs Exhaust, Bassani, S&S and K&N. Plus I need to roll out to Urban’s place to interview him about the Cannonball run. I’m still prepping for a tech with Paughco on Sportster products, for turning wrecked Sportsters into cool choppers. I’m also working with Baker on a tech on their new 4-speed transmissions.

The books is being printed as we speak. Yipee.

I’m also drinking heavily and writing the next Bandit’s Cantina Soap. Plus Bikernet has signed two deals to support bike shows around the country. We are sponsoring Ryan’s Donnie Smith, Arlen Ness and Rick Fairless shows, and the LA Calendar show. Hang on for reports.

Okay, the sun is out. It’s time for a ride, goddamnit.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit
“Most of my money was spent on Motorcycles, Women, and Whiskey …the rest I just wasted”

BIKERNET RAINY SO CAL THURSDAY NEWS

Crazy Times,

Right in the middle of a recession, we received more new sponsors than ever before. New to Bikernet includes the Cannonball Rally, The Donnie Smith, Arlen Ness and Rick Fairless show series, Bubs Exhaust, Bubs Bonneville, American Cycle Specialties, Illusion Cycles, Performance Machine and J&P Cycles. Watch for tech?s, and features on all these new companies. If you need anything regarding them, don’t hesitate to drop me a line.

On another front I just received a print bid for my first Chance Hogan Book. I’m a couple of months late, but its happening. I canceled our SEMA meeting yesterday due to flood threats, but a couple of guys showed up, the President of the California Dealers Association and Chris Maida, the editor of American Iron Magazine. We had a good discussion and several e-mails back and forth with Nathan, a SEMA VP. In these tough regulatory times, we need all the muscle possible to survive. SEMA is a motorcycle rights group for the 4-wheel crowd. It’s a big powerful organization, but I’m running under the impression that together we can help our industry with out-of-the-box marketing and support our motorcycle rights guys. We’ll take it a step at a time–anything to keep us alive and strong. “Bikers are the last bastion of freedom in this country,” John Paliwoda said during our discussion. “Kids are taught that regulation is the norm and freedom is no longer necessary.”

On the Bikernet entertainment front, we are about to offer Rick Fairless video/radio programs on Bikernet from Strokers Dallas. Rick is a big TV star and produces a video taped radio program every week. You’ll see it here on Bikernet. Plus, we’ve decided to sponsor another racing team. Hang on. It’s a vintage WERA road racing team. I don’t know shit about this sport, but what the hell, we’re going to find out and have some fun in the process. Charles Young and his Flat Rat Team will hit the track for 16 races this season across the South. He’s racing a ’70s Honda with drum brakes. Here’s a twist to the action; Bikernet Metric is going to sponsor another WERA team and we’re going to compete for the gold. This will be a blast.

WHAT’S THE NATIONAL COALITION OF MOTORCYCLISTS ALL ABOUT?–Founded in 1986, the National Coalition of Motorcyclists serves as a nationwide umbrella organization bringing together motorcycle groups, clubs and associations for the purpose of mutual exchange of information, legislative strategy and the combined strength to fight for bikers’ rights and against all that is adverse to our freedom of the road.

The goal and purpose of NCOM is to assist all motorcycle organizations and individual riders with legal, legislative and other motorcycling issues through such free services as legislative assistance, nationwide communications network, legal counsel, public awareness & motorcycle safety projects and other important services.

Designed for all rider groups, NCOM is a united voice for over 2,000 NCOM Member Groups nationwide, including most state motorcyclists rights organizations and all Confederations of Clubs, as well as Christian Unity, Clean & Sober Roundtable, National Sport Bike Association, Independent Shop Program, touring groups liaison, minority reachout, and a women riders forum.

NCOM is by bikers, for bikers; with direct input from NCOM Member Groups through an 18-member board of directors representing nine geographic regions across America. For further information, visit our website at www.aimncom.com or call 1-800-525-5355.

JOB OPENING, SUPERMAX NEEDS A MACHINIST–The master, Phil Ross, passed recently and he will be forever missed. His brother, Norm, and his wife, Vivian and trying to keep the Supermax fires burning, and product line available, but they need a machinist. Click on the banner above and send your resume.

This is much more than just a job opportunity, but a chance to become involved in custom bike history.

Harley-Davidson Ends Deal with Lehman, Moves Trike Build In-house–Harley-Davidson has moved production of its Tri Glide and Street Glide trikes in-house, ending its manufacturing deal with Lehman Trikes, which had been supplying components, paint and conversion services to the Motor Co. The decision is effective this summer.

?Harley-Davidson has advised us they will be moving the trike assembly in-house to their York, Pennsylvania production facilities for the 2011 models,? stated Lehman president and CEO Ken Hines in a press release. ?Lehman is proud to have been a supplier to Harley-Davidson. They have been a great mentor to the company and our association has led to benefits that will far outlive the contract. We are pleased to have been associated with this program, and while disappointed, we understand their business rationale?.

Harley is making the move based purely on the restructuring of operations at the York plant, which will allow the company to streamline trike assembly and distribution, state Julie Chichlowski, Harley’s Trike Platform director.

HOT LEATHERS TRAVEL PRODUCT LINE–Hot Leathers, The Leader In Motorcycle Apparel, has everything you need to travel safely and in style! Never be stuck without your essentials while on the road. We have a huge selection of saddlebags with our unique hidden zipper with zip-off feature that makes traveling a breeze!

Magnetic tank bags hold your things in place while keeping them convenient. Our tool bags are large enough to hold those tools you may need in a jam yet small enough to not bog you down. Or get a Hot Leathers travel bag, windshield bag, sissy bar bag to haul your gear. All available in several sizes to fit your needs. Whether riding a few hours or several days, Hot Leathers can carry the load.

Hot Leathers has all the other motorcycle accessories to customize your ride. Check out our selection of clutch covers, grips and foot pegs. Create a look uniquely your own without spending a fortune. And for you practical bikers out there, we have cargo nets, tie-downs and several bolt-on accessories such as drink and travel mug holders, GPS, phone and camera mounts. The coolest accessories are available only at Hot Leathers!

CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD IN SERIOUS TROUBLE–Entire industries are destroyed by CARB regulations. Many requirements are not backed by legislation, and have become titled underground regulations, which can be tossed out.

Since the establishment in the early ’70s, its leadership has pushed its authority in ways never envisaged for an administrative agency. More often than not, CARB uses its power to intimidated and cower relatively weak industries into adopting strict regulations, and unreasonable low emission standards.

In the ’90 CARB started to levy fines against businesses and shops, but the California Motorcycle Dealers Association fought back and now CARB may be in trouble. Working in cooperation with other affected important industries, the National Marine Manufaturers Association, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, the Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition, and the Home Furnishings Alliance, the CMDA has joined in the process of reforming CARB. It must become an accountable state agency for pushing to develop clean air technology and promoting industry compliance in a fair and consistent way, away from the reputation as a rogue administrative agency that its certification and enforcement divisions has earned it. For more info on this issue contact CMDA (951) 471-1500.

Old photo courtesy of the Bob T. Collection.

MOTORCYCLE NUMBERS FROM THE BIKERNET STATISTICAL AGENCY–
1. 5,927 authorized motorcycle dealers in the U.S.
2. 8,200 aftermarket shops (used, accessory and service retailers) in the U.S.
3. 177 motorcycle manufacturers and distributors in the U.S.
4. 7,140,000 registered motorcycles in the U.S. (2007)
Approx. 1,333,000 off-highway units (2007)
5. $26.4 billion is the estimated value of the U.S. motorcycle retail marketplace

These are 2008 figures. It would not be unreasonable to estimate a minimum 25% drop in some or all of the above figures for 2009 because of the severe economic downturn that has affected the motorcycle industry as much, or more, than other important transportation industries.

?JP

BAGGER STUNTING IN BIKERNET STUDIO–The Boys in NorCal know how to party… Get on a Bagger and ride. Amazing Stuff… Watch Slow Joe do his thang.

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UNCLE MONKEY DISCUSSES STYLE–Style. It is something that we all have, often without knowing it. It is a subconscious sense that draws us to one thing or another.

A Harley motorcycle is a Harley motorcycle whether it is 1930?s or the latest Softail rolling off the assembly line. A crocket rocket is a crotch rocket whether it is a Honda, Yamaha, or Suzuki, and yes even the legendary Harley VR1000 looked like all the rest. While most of us Harley folk can find little wrong with chrome and flames over black; the sport bike riders turn their noses up appalled by it preferring eye blistering, green, reds, and yellows. When was the last time you saw a flat black crotch rocket.

We are all drawn to a certain look. Most of our bikes fall into the general parameter of black and chrome. But style still exists. Some of us like long drawn out choppers, some like square and boxy baggers. Some like their bikes spotlessly clean like they just rolled off the showroom floor, others like their bikes to look worn, road scarred and ready to make a run to the coast. For others it is long tassels hanging from our bikes, or a simple bandana tied to the handlebars in memory of a fallen brother. Maybe it is the placement of a 5-ball in the paint scheme or using an unusual color of gaskets on the primary that makes it different. Even those of us that don?t think we has a style really do deep down. The flat black and barn fresh look, the weathered and worn million-mile look.

Perhaps it is in the way we dress. We are drawn to certain style, pattern and method. When it comes to clothing bikers are a predictable bunch. Doo rag, black leather jacket and/or vest over a “Harley” t-shirt, blue jeans and heavy black shoes. It is rare to see someone dress otherwise, the exception being Sturgis and Daytona, when anything goes – thanks girls, you’ve been noticed and appreciated. Besides the heavy black leather there are subtle hues and notes. A particular cut of jacket or vest, the location of a patch, whether the t-shirt is a ?Harley? one or from a band years ago. We all like one style more then others. For some the look is boutique chic with the latest offerings from the Bar & Shield, others it is patches and pins from across this great land and around the world. Like pins on a map they say were the person has been and where they are going. Some like the generic, preferring to blend then stand out. For others it is worn and weathered much like their souls, ready to persevere.

In the end our style is like our fingerprint. It is what sets us apart from the others of our ilk.

-bad Uncle Monkey

It’s more than style, it’s Freedom. If we don’t fight for it and demand it from our government, it will be gone.?Bandit

There’s the Bikernet Texas Correspondent and member of Texas V-Rod riders club. He doesn’t look scared.

BIKER REPORT FROM TEXAS DOJO–I won 1st in weapons with my sshang shee bahg, or num chuk’s. I lost in forms and got obliterated in sparring.

Being a National Tournament, the win puts me at the top of the points for World Championships in June, so it looks like I may have a shot at competing for a title this year. Not bad for just 3 years of training.

–Johnny
Official Bikernet Martial Arts Team Competitor

NEW SEAT AND PROJECT BY ADAM CROFT–It’s winter time and I am getting stuff done. I finally finished the seat and titled the cafe racer (Blackeye) I am building. I traded work with Jason Volanski at JV’S Custom Paint in West Frankfort, IL for the slick ass paint job. Took the bike parts to my friends house, and we got the roller put together while freezing our asses off. We finished installing the engine over the past weekend.

I am very happy with the results I have gotten so far. I got it back in my garage so I can run new wiring, polish parts, change the tires, make some tank badges, and go over the brakes. I hope to have it on the road by April.

Anyone that is on myspace, check out my site at www.myspace.com/lastrideleather

— Adam Croft
www.lastridecustoms.com

MEMO FROM BIKERNET INSURANCE OFFICES–January 21, 2010 – Bikernet’s San Diego Branch Office – Special Construction Motorcycles – A Bikernet Insurance Center Specialty.

No matter what type of motorcycle you’re riding, there’s a good chance the Bikernet Insurance Center can insure it. For example, let’s talk Special Construction bikes and making them eligible for Comprehensive and Collision coverage and all the other coverages you need to protect your hide.

Special Construction Bikes:

Also called Limited Production Cruisers, Custom Assembled Motorbikes, State Assigned VIN Projects, Non-Factory Builds, Bike Kits, Conversion Kits, Homemade Jobs, Rebuilts, Retitled 2 & 3 Wheelers, Non-NADA Appraisables, etc. A customized bike is unique and cannot be rated like other manufactured motorcycles. It needs to be reviewed individually by an insurance pro who understands how customs are built from the ground up. The key to successfully insuring a special construction bike is in the assessment of its fair “built” value and with dealing with an insurance company that knows how a custom machine comes to life. Here’s how to get it done.

1. Pictures Tell The Story

– Need photographs. Good idea to take photos as the build is going on to show construction stages and significant features and parts. At minimum, need photographs of both sides of the bike.

2. Documentation Is Key – submit docs with your application.

– Appraisals and/or other documentation clearly supporting the market value of the bike is highly recommended for high-end customs. Documentation needs to be completed within one year of the build date.

– Keep original bills of sale for parts and other receipts that help establish the value of the bike.

3. Make the bike “road worthy”.

– Make sure the bike is built to be “licensed” for public roads if at all possible. Underwriters like to see all the “safety” equipment on the bike.

4. Keep your engine size below 6001 cc (366ci).

– We’re good at the Bikernet Insurance Center, but its really tough getting a rocket engine custom insured Bros.

5. Chain that baby up.

– Be prepared to show proof that that your custom job is secure at all times in a locked garage or other fully enclosed, locked structure when not in use. Tip: Locked carport, utility trailer or fenced yard with a pit bull does not meet this definition.

6. Get yourself or the assigned operator of the bike qualified for the “Good Driver Discount.”

– You’ll be glad you did from a premium expense standpoint.

7. Got another motorcycle to insure? Home, business, biker jewelry?

– Place all your insurance with the same insurance company that will insure your special construction project. Insurance companies like that and you’ll likely get multi-vehicle and multi-product discounts.

8. Stay away from nitrous oxide systems on your builds and avoid custom built-for-racing bikes.

– These are very difficult to insure properly and will cost you a tattoo, arm and a leg.

Special Construction Bikes – a Bikernet Insurance Center “specialty.”

We do our own “in-house underwriting review” of your build to make sure all information is prepared and communicated properly to the insurance companies. Physical damage coverage up to $50,000 is generally available. Above $50,000 and let’s talk. We’ll work with you.

Because of our niche focus on the motorcycle industry, we can usually get approval from our insurance company underwriters within a week of the completed submission.

Got a special construction bike you need insured? Contact your friends at the Bikernet Insurance Center. They know bikes. They’ll take good care of yas.

Email: ClientService@Bikernet-Insurance.com
Fax: 858-693-8703
Phone: 858-566-8703
Toll Free: 888-467-8703
www.bikernet.com/insurance

Buell Motorcycles Closes Factory, Liquidation Sale Begins End of January–East Troy, WI – based Buell Motorcycles, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, has ceased manufacturing and starts it’s liquidation sale this January 28th. Grand Rapids, Michigan – based Liquid Asset Partners will run a liquidation sale for a period of 30 days to maximize the sale of vehicles & factory equipment from the State-of-the-Art facility. The liquidation event will be a historic chance for Motorcycle riders and fans to buy a piece of history and see the inside of the factory for the last time.

The Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, has ceased manufacturing motorcycles. On January 28th, 2010 Liquid Asset Partners, a Michigan liquidation firm, will begin the liquidation sale of vehicles and factory equipment from the State-of-the-Art facility. Over the past 26 years Buell has manufactured over 130,000 motorcycles and created avid fans worldwide. The liquidation sale will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for Buell riders and fans to view the inside of the factory and purchase the equipment used to make the high tech sportbikes.

“Buell had a great run as a quality American motorcycle with fans worldwide.” says Bill Melvin Jr., CEO of Liquid Asset Partners. “Buell spared no expense in making their beautiful bikes and in purchasing the factory equipment. There is a tremendous interest in the equipment and vehicles left in the factory and there are so many tools nobody will go home empty handed!”

The liquidation sale will start January 28th and run everyday for 30 days until everything is sold. Regardless of cost or loss, millions of dollars worth of equipment and tools will be sold directly on the factory floor. The Liquidation firm will be selling at enormous discounts, right from the start. Customers can buy tools for their garage, computers for their offices, and motorcycle specific equipment for making and testing their bikes.

“This factory was a state of the art, small scale factory. It’s the type of facility that many tools and items will be of great interest to the home mechanic and motorcycle fanatic.” says Bill Melvin Jr., CEO of Liquid Asset Partners. ” To make the sale successful we are prepared to deeply discount the inventory and sell everything in one month! It’s stacked high and we’re selling it cheap. The public won’t want to miss these deals”.

The liquidation sale starts January 28th at the Buell Factory at 2815 Buell Dr, East Troy, WI. It is open to the public everyday until everything is sold. Hours of operation are 10am till 7pm Monday thru Saturday and 12noon to 5pm on Sunday. Buyers may view photos and inventory online at www.LiquidAssetPartners.com.

HANG ON FOR THIS NEW MODEL–Check this out….looks like a new winner coming from Europe..

— http://www.yikebike.com

–Bob Clark

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