Ho, Ho, Holy Shit,
Hang on for this news. We cover everything from holiday deals to air-powered motorcycles, legislation and events. I actually forced myself to watch some DVDs last night, so you might stumble into a one paragraph review of the Caf? Society program. I know, you’re agog. I finally stepped up.
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DiMora Launches Custom Motorcycle Division–With all the bad news of dealerships closing and manufacturers downscaling their production capacity, we could almost not believe it: Alfred DiMora is adding a motorcycle division to his exclusive vehicle manufacture. Name sound familiar? Di Mora Motorcar is the maker of the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan that comes with a price ticket of about $2 million.
?This country was built by inventors, pioneers and entrepreneurs. It is time we showed the world what Americans can do again, and we don?t have any time to waste? stated Alfred DiMora regarding the timing for his new motorcycle division. “In building the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan, we have been working with the finest technologies, companies, and engineers in the world to deliver the ultimate in advanced automotive engineering. We wanted to offer some of what we have learned in an immediate and accessible way by building what we know will become the best motorcycles in the world.”
As an initial line-up, DiMora will display three softail models at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California, which runs from December 4 to 6: The DiMora 180 Night Move is a classic pro street springer, the 250 Dragon?s Breath an upper range softail chopper and, when money is no object, the DiMora 300 ZTango is claimed to be the ultimate softail chopper. The bikes will be available worldwide through a DiMora dealer network now being established.
– – C.S. Berg
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NEVER SLEEPS–agog uh-GOG, adjective:
Full of excitement or interest; in eager desire; eager, keen.
Kobe Bryant left the Minnesota Timberwolves agog after a series of eye-popping moves in a game last week.
— New York Times, February 5, 1998
By the second day he had found his sea-legs, and with hair flying and double-waistcoats flapping, he patrolled the deck agog with excitement, questioning and noting.
— Richard Holmes, Coleridge: Darker Reflections, 1804-1834
Agog derives from Middle French en gogues, “in mirth; lively.”
ONE MAN’S FIRST GROUND UP BUILD, NOT BAD– I just wanted to send you some pics of my first ground up build. I have done far too many Harley accessorizing, and I had lost my mom and dad and decided to build a bike in their memory .
–Chip Kastelnik San Diego Customs .
Wet Roads, Dry Pubs Don’t Deter Protesters– Sunday, 29 November 2009, Torrential rain failed to deter hundreds of protesting South Australian bikers, who faced a massive police presence and the forced closure of three Hills pubs on their route yesterday.The peaceful convoy of nearly 200 motorcycles headed to the Hills and southern areas of Adelaide on a poker run, in the rain yesterday, to raise funds to fight the State Government’s anti-association/anti-biker laws.
Police set-up roadblocks on major roads leading into the city before the event, subjecting all motorcyclists to intense scutiny.Various speakers including FREE Australia Party candidates Paul Kuhn and Ki Meekin spoke to the protesters, condeming the Rann governments abuse of civil rights and judicial process.
The peaceful rain soaked convoy of over 200 motorcycles headed to Macclesfield, before heading to Mclaren Vale and Seacliff and returning to Whitemore Square late in the afternoon. Locals and publicans in the towns visited were outraged at the orders to lock up the three hotels, instead provided street refreshments and telling them they were welcome back.
At least 13 police vehicles led the procession at noon from Whitmore Sq and up the freeway, before slowly winding through Hahndorf and arriving in Macclesfield about an hour later.
Sources estimate the massive police presence to vary in number from 200-300 – buses along with dozens of operational police vehicles were utilized to transport the oversized contingent.
As the bikers pulled into Macclesfield they were welcomed by a hand-painted sign announcing: “Bikers welcome, Rann’s Nazis piss off.”
United Motorcycle Council committee member Tom Mackie said he was happy with the turnout. “We expected about 300 to 400 (riders and passengers) and that’s what we got today,” he said. “The grog was not an issue, we’d only consume one beer at each stop, it’s just an irritation.”
Riders representing various groups joined together under the United Motorcycle Council banner, including the Gypsy Jokers, Rebels, Finks, Descendants,Hells Angels,Red Devils,Vietnam Veterans,along with christian clubs Longriders and the God Squad, members of social clubs including Easyriders and Ulysses, anti-child abuse advocates BACA.
Representatives from interstate clubs showing supports included the Fourth Reich, Gods Garbage, Club Deroes and the Outcasts.
They were all barred from entering the Macclesfield Hotel, the Macclesfield Three Brothers Arms Hotel and the McLaren Vale Hotel after police successfully argued that they (the pubs) could not cope with the expected crowd. Macclesfield Hotel publican Michael McMahon, who has been running the hotel for seven weeks, said he was licensed for 185 patrons.
“I tried to stay open. These guys aren’t here to cause me grief,” he said. “I’ve lost trade, I could have got four or five kegs out of this if they all had a beer each, and I’ve already ordered up the stock.”
One resident, known locally as Maccy Bob, said: “It’s outrageous. It’s politicians hiding behind coppers, using the liquor licensing legislation.”
The 62-year-old claimed the previous week’s Classic Adelaide Rally proved the local pubs could cope with large crowds. “A sporting car club might do a run of 300 to 400 cars, and they wouldn’t close (pubs) down and the locals are up in arms. It’s a democracy,” he said.
Biker groups are fighting an appeal by the State Government in the Supreme Court following a ruling that the Government’s controversial control order laws were invalid.
Premier Mike ‘randy’ Rann said yesterday he would never change his stance on motorcycle clubs no matter how many protests were held, and he supported the large police presence and the closure of various pubs. “It’s a matter of public safety,” he said.
Police said there had been only one arrest during the event by 5pm yesterday, on a warrant. The 23-year-old, allegedly a member of the Rebels motorcycle club, was arrested over firearms charges and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on December 23.
–from Doc Robinson
www.heavyduty.com.au
?BAD ASS? ETCHED MOTORCYCLE CHROME REDEFINING BIKE CUSTOMIZATION–SAN PEDRO, CA (June 2, 2009): Bikers and tattoos have a long and storied history, and Eric ?The Sandman? Haase hopes to add another chapter with the launch of a new way to customize rides across the country.
Haase, a tattoo artist with 17 years of experience, is the man behind Bad Ass Chrome & Glass. The company provides bike enthusiasts with a truly-custom way to add ?bad ass? designs and details to their bike?s chrome, faux-chrome and windshields.
Unlike generic laser or computer-stenciled pieces, Bad Ass Chrome & Glass provides bikers with 100-percent custom art that is hand drawn and sandblasted. The result is a unique, multi-dimensional image that looks cool in any light. And, because each piece is done by hand ? never a computer or a laser ? nearly any chrome part can be customized. Derby covers, gas caps, pipes, horns and coil covers ? even handlebars ? can be etched with an unlimited variety of designs. Just like tattoos, chrome etching can now be customized with the individual?s taste and bike?s lines in mind. Popular designs include skulls, flames, ?in memory of?? honors, dragons, snake scales, ?Sailor Jerry?-style pin ups, and ?dead man?s hand? playing cards, but when it comes to design, anything is possible.
Anyone with tattoos will tell you that they?re addicting. In the same vein, Bad Ass Chrome & Glass is an affordable addiction. Prices start at just $75.
Clients can ship their parts to Bad Ass Chrome & Glass?s San Pedro, CA headquarters or the company can provide parts. Bikers in the Southern California region may also arrange for pick up or delivery.
An online portfolio, FAQ page and more can be found at www.BadAssChromeAndGlass.com. High-resolution images and interviews available upon request. Complimentary custom product samples available for review.
— Eric Haase
info@badassautoglass.com
310-938-6963
Confederate Motorcycles To Raise Hell at the L.A. Auto Show–December 4 ? 13, Confederate Motorcycles invites all L.A. Auto Show visitors to view the company?s new P120 Fighter and production Wraith motorcycle.
The manufacturer will also have on hand an assortment of helmets from Ruby and a new apparel line from Kushitani, as well as a collection of T-shirts. Confederate Motorcycles is also working on a new dealer program and wants to share that with all of you.
You can find Confederate Motorcycles in the Kentia Hall at booth K-420 and complete a survey for a chance to win a new Ruby helmet made exclusively for Confederate Motors.
Go to www.confederate.com to find out more about Confederate bikes and products. Go to www.laautoshow.com for information about the Los Angeles Auto Show.
BIKER ART EXHIBIT COMING TO SOCAL– Here’s the Flyer for for the gallery showing. Give Kirk a call for details if you have any questions (415)328-0660. Hope to see you there.
–Lisa
Kirk Taylor
Lisa Taylor
Custom Design Studios
56 Hamilton Drive # A
Novato, Ca. 94949
(415) 382-6662
www.customdesignstudios.com
BIKERNET STAFF VOTES UNANIMOUSLY–BEST NEW VALVE CAPS OF THE YEAR FROM WESTBURY– New ?Low-Baller? valve stem caps from Westbury Handcrafted Motorcycles.
Hot off the C.N.C. machine is the latest offering from the Westbury product line of unique motorcycle parts
They say the devils in the details, and one of the most overlooked areas on any vehicle are valve stems lets face it, there pretty boring! Well we?ve come up with a pretty cool solution the draw some serious attention to your valve stems. The new ?Low-Baller? caps they are a perfect scaled down copy of our very popular ?Big-Baller? crown gas cap. The best part is they fit anything with a tire from the company Lear-jet right down to your backyard wheel barrow!! And at only $14.95 a pair you can afford to have them on everything in between.
Dealer inquiries invited. contact Westbury Handcrafted Motorcycles. 925-682-9482or whri@comcast.net
NEW BOOM! AUDIO HIGH-PERFORMANCE BAGGER FAIRING SPEAKERS–Enhanced Clarity and Response Overcomes Wind and Road Noise.
MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2009) ? The new Boom! Audio High Performance Boom! Bagger Fairing Speakers (P/N 77181-10, $149.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are designed for maximum performance in the harsh motorcycle environment. A two-way speaker design with separate full-range element and grill-mounted tweeter provides improved high-frequency response that helps cut through road and wind noise. Increased speaker sensitivity provides 25 percent louder output than original-equipment speakers at the same volume setting, resulting in reduced distortion for improved clarity at speed.
These 5.25-inch, water-proof speakers mount in the Electra Glide? style fairing with no modifications. The complete kit includes speakers, electronic crossovers, and plug-and-play wiring connections, and fits 2006-later Electra Glide and Trike models equipped with the Advanced Audio System.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
Exhibitors upbeat after Sydney Motorcycle Show– Saturday, 28 November 2009, Excellent sales and interest from exhibitors has marked last week?s 2009 Sydney Motorcycle Show at Sydney Showground as a successful event, with the industry showing its resilience and ability to adapt in tough economic times. Organisers received incredibly positive feedback from a range of attending manufacturers and accessory, apparel and service providers, with many reporting a response on par with 2008.
Event Manager Mark Petersen said, ?The show looked fantastic and we had the most exhibitors present at any event and many of our exhibitors reported it was their best show ever.?
With 2010 on the horizon, the range and diversity of new models on display ensured the show maintained its place as the nation?s largest motorcycle showcase. Sports bikes, cruisers, tourers, dirt bikes, scooters, ATVS and mini bikes covered 12,500 square metres of the Sydney Showground dome and halls, with an extra 750 square metres of exhibitor space outside. An array of attractions and guests kept visitors entertained in between checking out over 110 exhibitors and their latest offerings. Three-time World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss and renowned author and adventurer Charley Boorman had crowds lining up for hours to grab an autograph and a photo.
The Stuntz Inc. team put on an awesome show despite the 104F-degree heat. The Mini Moto playground and Trials arena added to the multi-discipline action display. Other popular attractions included the Harley-Davidson Drag Dyno and the East Coast Custom Australian Custom Bike Championship display. The industry will now turn its attention to the 2010 Australian Motorcycle Expo Gold Coast at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 19-21.
TAKE A NEWS BREAK AND STEP INTO THE BIKERNET GALLEY–She was standing in the kitchen, preparing our usual soft-boiled eggs and toast for breakfast, wearing only the t-shirt that she normally slept in.
As I walked in, almost awake, she turned to me and said softly, “You’ve got to make love to me this very moment!”
My eyes lit up and I thought, I am either still dreaming or this is going to be my lucky day! Not wanting to lose the moment, I embraced her and then gave it my all, right there on the kitchen, table.
Afterwards she said, “Thanks,” and returned to the stove, her T-shirt still around her neck.
Happy, but a little puzzled, I asked, “What was that all about?”
She explained, “The egg timer’s broken.”
–from Bruce Snyder
National Hot Rod Association and AMA mandate helmet removal system, for2010 Race Season–-The National Hot Rod Association and the AMA have both mandated that racers in the 2010 season must wear helmets equipped with the Eject Helmet Removal System. This product was developed by Shock Doctor, an innovative leader in safety gear technology in sports. In the upcoming race season, Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock series racers must have the helmet removal system installed in their helmet. Also, Indy Racing League, NASCAR, Grand-Am Racing and AMA Motocross and Supercross riders will be required to have helmets with Eject installed.
What will we see on the street?
It’s foreseeable that some street riders will incorporate the Eject system in their personal helmets. With the anticipated increase in the use of such a system, it’s necessary that bystanders, First Responders and EMT’s become familiar with the product and how to recognize if a helmet has the Eject installed. There is a rollout program underway for both the riding public and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community nationwide. More information about this can be found at www.ejectsafety.com
Visit Hupy and Abraham, S.C. for full storyHupy and Abraham, S.C. has more information about this new system on the firm’s web site, under current news for bikers.
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. On September 18, 2009, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. was honored with the Law Firm of the Year award by Career Youth Development, Inc. The award was given in recognition of the many years of service our law firm has provided to the communities we serve.
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. was also voted Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Milwaukee, 2008 and 2009, in a public poll conducted in the Shepherd Express.
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BIKERNET READER TRIPS DOWN MEMORY LANE– Thanks for a great web page. I read it every chance I get for the tech articles, the fictional stories and the jokes.
Here are some pictures, one of my grandfather Paul Barber at a stop in Malone New York. I think the year was the early 1930s.I was passing through the same town totally by accident on a trip back to Tororonto from Laconia Bike week and had my buddy take a picture of me and my own 1997 bagger.
–Mike Barber
BIKERNET ROLLIN SIXES ANNUAL TROOPS XMAS T-SHIRT DRIVE SET-BACK–We just found out today that one of our major backers who spilts the shipping cost with me cannot help this year due to a serious illness in the family, and family comes first. Without him, shipping the gifts would not have been possible because I cannot pay for the shipping cost myself. Our prayers go out to him and his family.
We would appreciate if you help spread the word that we need help with the shipping cost. The gifts have to be sent out by Dec.11th.
All donation info is at the bottom of the page. We usually don’t bother folks about the T-Shirt Drive, we just try to take care of it ourselves because we don’t want people to think we are shoving it on them, but these men and women are giving up a lot for us and if had the chance would rather be home. I think they are worth it. If you just help get the word that would be great.
Don’t forget, we have a great homemade quilt up for auction on ebay. Info and item number is below.
Thanks Jerry, Rollin Sixes
The Bikernet Staff upped our bid for the quilt to $300.–Sin Wu
please send all donations to:
T-shirts for Troops
311 Aviation Parkway
Cape Coral, Fl 33914
239-770-6024
All checks and money orders please make payable to: Rollin Sixes Choppers No Apologies Kindness
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