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PPG AND LAMBORGHINI CREATE LATEST PAINT TREND–STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ? July 23, 2009 ? For many years PPG has worked closely with Lamborghini to develop colors that will enhance the design of these prestigious Italian automobiles. The introduction of PPG?s matte finishes created specifically for Lamborghini is set to be the latest automotive fashion style.
Lamborghini was one of the leaders of this trend when it introduced the Black Gallardo in 2006, featuring matte-black body parts. Following this initiative, a growing number of automakers are now using matte finish to highlight particular car body details. PPG is the exclusive supplier to Lamborghini for the matte colors. Lamborghini only recommends the use of PPG products when repairing matte colors.
The exciting progression of matte colors is a direct result of the close collaboration between Lamborghini and PPG Refinish. This led to the development of PPG?s new D8113 clear matte coat, designed to create a sports car effect and to accentuate these models? style.
?All of our matte and special color cars are hand painted. We had to find a product that would not only ensure the aesthetic quality sought by our designers, but also meet the high performance standards required. PPG supported us once again, as it has done throughout the years of our collaboration during all the development stages: from product engineering to quality tests and training program for our Customer Support points,? says Claudio Nannetti, Quality Manager at Automobili Lamborghini. ?The Lamborghini/PPG partnership is extremely successful and has led to excellent results. In over twenty years, we developed many painting processes for a range of different materials, from aluminum to composites, and countless finishes, including four-coat and matte finishes. Today, we are ready for new challenges and new research projects.?
This partnership also involves Lamborghini?s global support network. Achieving the special matte effect that enhances the car?s allure requires specific repair cycles and the use of dedicated, reliable, high-performing products. To ensure that its network was able to make repairs that would maintain and reinforce the brand?s high-quality reputation, a worldwide training program, focusing on matte colors, was initiated for all body shops specializing in the repair of these prestigious automobiles. This ensures that the repairs are carried out by specialized workshops after receiving specific training through PPG?s training centers worldwide, confirming once again the exclusive nature of these models and of matte finish.
Developed by PPG technicians and approved by Lamborghini, these training sessions, focused on the matte finish repair process, are designed to expand the operators? skills in the use of specific painting systems and to allow them to learn techniques that ensure the best final result. Special attention has been placed on the repair of Nemesis black matte paint, one of the hardest to achieve, and on matte clearcoat application and drying time. The course has been shared with all PPG training centers worldwide, creating a unique Lamborghini matte color repair network.
To reinforce its total technical support, PPG also developed a manual, approved by the Lamborghini Aftersales organization, dedicated to the network of body shops specializing in Lamborghini vehicles worldwide and can be accessed by the entire global repair network. This details specific products to be used in each geographical area, depending on different regulations or logistic reasons.
For more information call 800-647-6050 or visit the PPG Automotive Refinish website at www.ppgrefinish.com.
ROCK RIDERS SHOW–Just a quick note to let you know about our show this Friday, July 24 is at Riders on 2627 Thomaston Ave. Waterbury, CT. The phone number is 203-753-2233. We’re ready to rock Riders! See you all there!
Also, don’t forget Sunday, July 26. We’re at the Ride for Corey – CT Down Syndrome Ride. We will be playing from noon ’til at 3:30 Peckham Park in Middlefield. It’s a great party for a great cause. Come on down, rock out to The Whiskey River Band and help raise money for a great cause. From the web site:
Food, Drink, Raffles & Fun For The Whole Family
Rain or Shine!!
Registration: 9:30am Commuter Parking Lot Rt.68 Wallingford, Ct & leaves 10am SHARP!
Ride ends & Picnic begins at 12pm. The Whiskey River Band plays at Peckham Park 405 Main St. Middlefield, CTAll proceeds benefit The Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress & its Annual Buddy Walk on September 26,2009
Tickets available at various locationsContact Dan or Cecily Quincy for info on raffle items or donations
860-349-8624
Email Dan & Cecily Quincy
Kathy Cruz 203-507-3894
*$25pp *$8kids (12 & under FREE!)
Here’s the link to the site:http://www.ctdownsyndrome.org
BEST IDEA HEARD IN A LONG, LONG TIME !!!– Members of Congress should be Compelled to wear uniforms Just like NASCAR drivers. So we could identify their corporate sponsors.
–Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
Win prizes worth over ?2500 in our biggest ever giveawayTo celebrate our coverage of this year’s British Superbike Championship–, we’re offering you the chance to win a fantastic haul of prizes, including:
– Sets of Pirelli tyres
– VIP passes to the 2010 British Superbike Championship
– Tickets to the 2009 NEC Bike Show
– A Knox back protection system
– An Oregon Scientific ATC3K waterproof Action Camera
– A collection of Yamaha clothing
For your chance to win, visit Bike Channel then click on one of the ‘Prize Blowout banners and enter your details.Good luck!
–www.BikeChannel.com
Fighting Helmet Law in California–Don Blanscet and Mark Temple rode to Vacaville to find the helmet ticket writing cop. See what Bolt Members are doing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nXsAcK1prY You can also do what they are doing if you are opposed to MANDATORY HELMET LAWS
Rogue
Bare Knuckle Choppers now offering black Glass Jaw Velocity Stacks– You’ve seen Bare Knuckle Choppers’ killer Glass Jaw Velocity Stack on their very own hard ridden choppers, as well as many other bitchin? two-wheeled rides. For the last three years, they have offered numerous different colors, except black, until now.
The Bare Knuckle crew is proud to offer their Glass Jaw Velocity Stack in both tinted black and solid black. These HardGlass stacks withstand the rigors of anything you can throw at them, from curb jumping to sky high wheelies. Each version is offered for S&S Super E/G, Super B, and SU, and can be used in many other applications with the correct adapter.
Call BKC at 1-888-240-NUKL or visit the site, www.bareknucklechoppers.com
Brookfield, CT ? Spectro Oils of America is Featured/Offered/Recommended By Baker Drivetrain–Baker Drivetrain will be installing their famous transmissions at their downtown Sturgis location on Lazelle, and will be providing Spectro products as original fill for these new installations. Baker will also be offering Spectro oil changes there, too.
?Baker has been a consistent and solid partner with Spectro ever since they first tried our Platinum Full-Synthetic 6-Speed transmission lube and realized it delivered easier shifting and superior performance,? says Rollin Karoll, VP ? Sales, Spectro Oils of America. Stop in and visit the Baker rally installation facility for the latest Baker and Spectro information.
Spectro brands are manufactured and marketed by Intercontinental Lubricants Corp. of Brookfield, CT, ILC, one of the world?s foremost manufacturers and packagers of quality, specialty lubricants.
For more information on Spectro Oils, please visit: www.spectro-oils.com . For more information on Baker, please visit: www.bakerdrivetrain.com
Undercover Cop Arrested for Selling Drugs to an Undercover Cop– In yet another perfect illustration of the colossal stupidity of modern drug enforcement, here’s the story of a drug transaction in which both parties turned out to be police:
An undercover Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy recently purchased drugs from undercover Statesville police officers, raising questions about communications between the two agencies.
Statesville Police Chief Tom Anderson said undercover officers from his department were working a week-long case when they met with someone interested in selling a small amount of marijuana.?
After the arrest, investigators from the sheriff’s office arrived and confirmed the seller was an undercover deputy and he was released, Anderson said. Good thing they were able to stop that small amount of marijuana they were selling from reaching the streets.
Seriously, this is what happens when you have police posing as perps at every level of the drug business. Drug enforcement is all about creating crimes that would never otherwise have occurred, and there are about a million ways that it can go wrong. As funny as this story is, the harsh reality is that frequently when police sell drugs, it’s not part of a planned operation. It’s because they are actually just straight-up selling drugs
BREAKING NEWS FROM LOWER ALABAMA–A Canadian cold front has made it through our area. Temperatures have plummeted! The high today was 94 degrees with a low last night of 64. We expect at least one more day of good weather before the rain and humidity returns. Man, it almost feels like fall. Too bad I have been stuck in the office during all the good weather. But that’s the breaks.
I have a chance at a new job so Sturgis may have to be put on hold until next year. Won’t know for sure until Thursday. Bummer!
Enjoy the ride. Life is too short to do otherwise.
–Camy
CRAZY COLLEEN ART EXHIBITS–Hey everybody! I’m doing a huge email announcement that there are 2 galleries of my work that can be seen in both Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in Sturgis South Dakota in the coming weeks. Some of you are my friends from Milwaukee and some of you I will be seeing in Sturgis, so I want everyone to be aware and hopefully we will catch up somewhere in the coming weeks.
First: On This Thursday, the 23rd of July, a fun, outdoor gallery of some of my favorites will be on display at the Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee. If you haven’t seen it yet, you have to come and check it out. We will be outside in the “yard” weather permitting and stop by anytime after 6PM for dinner and drinks and to chat.
Then, in Sturgis, during the Black Hills Rally, I will be just one of 4 artists and 3 bike builders who will have their work on display a the Sturgis County Line Broken Spoke Saloon. Please come by on August 2nd (Sunday night) for the gallery opening if you can or anytime during the rally to see the newly built gallery.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I would love to see everyone this summer!
Our next chance to get together will be at the annual Cook Out being held on the Sunday before labor day, September 6th, at the compound In Milwaukee.
–Colleen
AB962 Could be Heard as Early as Thursday, July 23 in Sacramento– Please Contact the Senate Appropriations Committee Today! On Monday, July 20 the Senate Appropriations Committee canceled its meeting, delaying a vote on Assembly Bill 962 AB962, sponsored by Assembly Member Kevin De Leon (D-45), would make it a crime to privately transfer more than 50 rounds of ammunition per month, even between family and friends, unless you are registered as a ?handgun ammunition vendor? in the Department of Justice?s database. Ammunition retailers would have to be licensed and store ammunition in such a manner that it would be inaccessible to purchasers. The bill would also require purchasers submit to fingerprinting, which would be kept in dealers’ records and subject to inspection by the Department of Justice. Lastly, mail order ammunition sales would be prohibited. Please contact the members of the Senate Appropriations Committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to oppose AB962. Oakland Hells Angels Say Farewell To Longtime Member–OAKLAND, Calif. — The Hells Angels said goodbye to one of their longtime members on Friday. A funeral service was held in Oakland for Deakon Proudfoot, of the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels. He was with the motorcycle group for 40 years. It’s said Proudfoot died on the 4th of July. He reportedly watched the fireworks show in Jack London Square, walked off a boat, sat down to catch his breath, smiled and then died. His given name was Edward Proudfoot, but was called Deakon because he served as chaplain for the group.
NEW BIKE FEATURES COMING TO BIKERNET FROM TODD’S CYCLE–Can I shoot these two new bikes from Todd for you? I have a super new blond also.
–Peter Linney
TORIAN LEATHER SALE – SUMMER SAVINGS–On Special – All Leather Dickies? Style Work Jacket – ONLY $167 for a $328 jacket! Looks great on and off the bike… It is an old school design that is cool and never goes out of style.
Check out all of our jackets, shirts and chaps at Torian Market.
HELP BIKERNET & BRASS BALLS HELP OUR VETS–Bandit of Bikernet.com and Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls Bobbers? BossMan, has something special for all motorcycle enthusiasts? A chance to win a $30,000 custom Brass Balls Bobbers? sled for just $10. Click here to enter. Proceeds go to the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund. Drawing at Biketoberfest. Need not be present to win.
It is the least expensive way to put a custom motorcycle in your garage.
BUILDING THE NEW BRASS BALLS 69 CHOPPER– Sneak a peek – Brass Balls Bobbers is building a new motorbike called the 69 Chopper for Sturgis. It’s got the good stuff… Baker, S&S, D&D, Crime Scene Choppers… the list goes on and on…
1. Start with a Powerdercoat Frame
After all the welding, grinding and mock-ups a powder coated frame appears. It is 3″ up 1″ out 36 degrees rake… It looks choppa, but will handle great! 2. Add the Good Stuff
Brass Balls has added the S&S and a 6-speed Baker Drivetrain to the build list. There are just a few more days to go till the rally so check in with the crew at brassballsbobbers.com to get the latest updates.
Meet The Champ – CHRIS CARR AT SOUTHSIDE HARLEY-DAVIDSON THE NIGHT BEFORE THE INDY MILE–Heading out to the MotoGP race and the Indy Mile in late August? Then meet a legend, Chris Carr, at the Southside Harley-Davidson Dealership Friday, August 28, 2009. D&D Performance Enterprises is sponsoring an autograph signing with the champ.
Festivities start at 4PM to 7PM. Southside Harley-Davidson is located at 4930 Southport Crossing Place, Indianapolis, IN 46237 317-885-5180. More information at the dealership.
Food, live music and a vintage race bike display will round out the show. Check August 28, 2009 on your calendar… don’t miss it!
STUNTER JUMPIN JEFF SCHNEIDER TALKS D&D XR1200 EXHAUST ON BIKERNET RADIO–Taking their two-wheel tricks onto Buells and Harleys is Jumpin Jeff Schneider and Aaron Cline (aka Latino Heat), known collectively as Ill Conduct. They just finished their latest gig at J&P Cycles in Iowa where they WOWed the crowd once again. Before leaving for their next 2 wheel gig, Jumpin Jeff talks about his XR1200 and his most significant update, the XR1200 D&D Bob Cat Pipe and Zipper?s Thunder Max EFI.
Take a listen:
Hear and see more in Bikernet Studio.com.
CALLING 2009 BAGGERS – $AVE BIG DINERO– The Pope of Pipe has been on the dyno and has built a kit for the 2009 Bagger that includes a Zipper?s Hi-Flow air cleaner and D&D BOSS Fat Cat pipe but does not require a tuner download or time on the dyno.
Many dealers and many mechanics will say you have to get a download or you have to place your bike on the dyno? but D&D has spent countless hours fine tuning the package to deliver a great sound and improved performance without additional expense.
Skip lunch and get more power? For less time than it takes to eat your lunch you could be experiencing and additional 10% in horsepower and torque. With just a set of hand tools you will be up and powering down the road.
The D&D BOSS Fat Cat pipe allows you to save money by not paying for dyno time or an EFI download. So call for more information at 817-834-8961 or logon to D&D Exhaust.
BIKERNET FREE CONTEST– This weeks winner is:
KEITH WAHL FROM MANCHESTER, MI
Suggestion: I’LL CONTUINE TO SEND BANDIT COOL EMAILS EVEN THOUGH I HAVEN’T WON A DAMN THING EVER! I THINK I’VE BEEN LOOKING AT “BIKERNET” FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 5 YEARS.
Wanted: SOMETHING! A HELMET, SHIRT I’D EVEN BE HAPPY WITH SOME DECALS.
Hey Keith, thanks for sending us things for Bikernet. We?re gonna send you a package full-o-goodies, so now you can say you?ve won something!
Last month we gave away a Scorpion jacket to Sam Burns. Well, Scorpion also sent us a full face helmet, the EXO-700. A lightweight, fiberglass and Kevlar helmet with a ventilation system, Aero-tuned rear spoiler, Speedshift quick change shield system, Everclear no-fog faceshield, Kwikwick moisture-wicking, breathable helmet liner & cheek pads, Custom liner & cheek pad kits and its Snell M2000 and DOT certified. Not to mention the cool scorpion graphics painted on it? To win this helmet, click on the Bikernet Giveaway banner above and tell us why you should win this helmet. It is a large, so only enter if it will fit you. This will be our July promotion, and you only need to enter once.
Click on the image for more information on Scorpion helmets, and other products.
We also have a Bushwakka swag, from Australia that will be given away for the August promotion.
Some rules about entering the Bikernet Free Contest: Again, you only need to enter once because I will only print out one of your entries to keep it fair. Please fill out the information on the entry page, as that?s how we get our demographics, which really helps us out.
NEED A MOTORCYCLE SHIPPED ANYWHERE? ASK KEYBOARD SHIPPING–The Keyboard Corporation has, from its very beginnings in 1978, been a specialized transporter of high value, relatively heavy, and easily blemished products from the manufacturer/distributor to their dealer network.
At the beginning of the new millennium, a chance meeting between the President of Keyboard and an Indian Motorcycle dealer led to the development of a unique delivery system for the Motorcycle Industry. Dennis Robey, Keyboard?s President, listened as the dealer described the difficulties he experienced in getting delivery of motorcycles from Indian?s plant in Gilroy, CA to his dealership in Kentucky. Deliveries often took weeks and when they finally did arrive, the motorcycles often required expensive and time consuming prep work before they could be seen on the showroom floor.
Dennis developed, from scratch, a completely new platform to be used exclusively in the delivery of uncrated motorcycles. The first 100 of these were fabricated internally (each platform has over one hundred metal parts) and the first load of motorcycles was picked up in Gilroy and delivered to the dealerships personally by Dennis Robey. Within three months, Keyboard was the exclusive carrier of Indian Motorcycles. Although Indian subsequently went bankrupt, their dealers had seen the Keyboard system and had begun spreading the good word.
The following year Keyboard was selected by more than 30 different specialty motorcycle manufacturers as their preferred carrier. Today Keyboard is a major supplier of logistics services to the motorcycle industry and the leading provider of transportation services for uncrated motorcycles thanks in large part to Dennis?s dedication to problem solving and the resulting patented delivery platform.
Call Us 270-737-5797
www.keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com
THAT’S THE EXTENT OF OUR ABJECT EUPHORIA FOR ONE DAY–I’m going to find an icy Corona and ponder my feeble economic fate. Interesting times, ah but what the hell. I’ve never assimilated to a boring existence. About the time I’m comfortable I’d blow up my marriage and started over, built another bike or sought after a new adventure.
The internet is perfect for an ever-changing spirit like myself. We’ve decided, fuck it. We are going to start a blog, face book and twitter program to light a bomb under our current services.
Watch over the next couple of months as we develop 3-minute videos with Bikers Choice and the talented Johnny White in Texas. You’ll see these slap-stick techs launched on my space, in Bikers Choice dealers and around the globe.
I’ll juggle wrenches again this weekend on the 5-Ball Factory Racer as George, “the Wild Brush,” returns the paint and final assembly gets underway. My book is just waiting on the cover art, then it goes to prompt printing. Never a dull moment.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
