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Krista Marie to Lead Women?s Ride in Milwaukee–Recording artist and NHRA spokes-singer Krista Marie has connected with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Screamin’ Eagle racing in support of Harley-Davidson?s efforts to encourage women to ride.
Krista will be riding her 2009 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle when she participates in International Female Ride Day on May 1 in Milwaukee.
?I am so excited to be a part of the team and the Harley-Davidson family,? said Krista. ?Riding and music are my life and I get to do both. Well, I guess you can say I’m lucky enough to be living the dream!?
Krista Marie co-wrote and sang, ?Drive It Like I Stole It,? which is the theme song for ESPN?s coverage of NHRA drag racing?s 2009 season. Fans can read her NHRA blog, view photos and videos and hear new music at www.kristamarie.net.
TORIAN LEATHER DELIVERS THE FEEL OF LAMB SKIN TO WOMEN RIDERS–Woman’s long sleeve Race Shirt is now less than $150! Ideal for hard ridin women in warm weather and/or morning/evening riding.Our customers tell us that they use the Race Shirt when they don’t need a jacket but want full protection.
The Feel of Lamb:Our shirts are made from hand-selected goat skin. This hide provides the soft feel of lamb and the durability of cowhide in a light weight.Features 2 chest flap pockets, 2 hand warmer pockets and a full lining.Torian Chopper Leathers details are here.
–Jeff Najar
2009 Daytona 200 Final Results Posted–Following a confusing, caution-filled conclusion to the 68th Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway March 5, the AMA?s final race results, which were made final March 16, affected the finishing order of several of the Buell racers entered in the event.
Top Buell finisher Shawn Higbee (Bartel?s H-D/Higbee-racing.com) was unaffected and maintained his fifth place result. However, Latus Motors H-D racer Alan Schmidt, who was initially credited with a 34th place finish, and was later elevated to 19th, was ultimately disqualified for passing under yellow flag conditions during a late-race caution, joining Bruce Rossmeyer?s Daytona Racing/RMR rider Danny Eslick among the four riders so penalized.
Other Buell finishers were Eslick?s Geico Powersports/RMR teammate Michael Barnes, who was credited with a 25th place finish, Latus Motors H-D rider Josh Bryan in 34th position, and Bryan Bemisderfer (H-D of Frederick in 60th place.
The next round of the AMA?s Daytona Sportbike championship will be this weekend at California Speedway in Fontana, Calif.
BIKERNET MEDICAL RESEARCH TEAM WORKS WITH DR. WEIL AND COLORADO DENVER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE–The latest news about vitamin D suggests that it helps protect against colds and flu. A research team from the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Boston looked at levels of vitamin D taken from blood samples provided by nearly 19,000 individuals who took park in a national survey and compared them with participants’ reports of upper respiratory infections.
Those whose vitamin D levels were lower than 10 nanograms per milliliter of blood were nearly 40 percent more likely to have had a recent cold or flu than those with vitamin D levels of 30 nanograms or higher.
Deficiencies of ?D? were more common among people with a history of asthma or some form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A prospective study is needed to determine whether supplementing with vitamin D will protect against colds and flu. You can raise your levels of ?D? by taking a daily supplement of 1,000 IUs and from eating foods such as fortified milk and cereals, eggs, salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines.
Our bodies make vitamin D naturally with exposure to sunlight, but research suggests most people don?t get enough sun exposure during the winter.
The Quail Motorcycle GatheringA Sale of Exceptional Motorcycles and Memorabilia,9 May 2009Quail Lodge Resort and Golf ClubCarmel, CA–Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers is delighted to announce The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, a motorcycle concours and auction, to be held at The Quail Lodge, Carmel, California, on May 9th, 2009.
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is set to be a highlight of the international motorcycle concours calendar, and with an accompanying sale from Bonhams Auctioneers, this will prove to be an exciting ?must-attend? event for the motorcycle enthusiast.Bonhams, synonymous with record prices, will be featuring prominent collections and outstanding individual consignments, including:
1929 Harley Davidson with Steve McQueen provenance
Consignments are now invited.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.For further information please follow this link to Bonhams.com –Nick Smith
Bonhams & Butterfields
7601 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Direct (323) 436.5470
Mobile (310) 963.1701
Email Nick.Smith@Bonhams.com
COLORADO BIKE DEALERS WANT THEIR FREEDOMS BACK–Colorado?s House of Representatives has given preliminary approval to a proposal giving motorcycle dealers greater freedom in dealing with manufacturers.
Senate Bill 91, which applies to motorcycle, car and truck dealerships, prohibits a manufacturer or distributor from:
conditioning the sale, transfer, or relocation or the renewal of a franchise agreement upon site control;
refusing to offer its same line-make to franchised dealers based upon unreasonable sales and service standards;
Failing to offer an incentive or sales program to a motor vehicle dealer that is offered to another motor vehicle dealer;
requiring a motor vehicle dealer to devote facilities, personnel, or display space exclusively to a single line-make;
Conditioning a franchise agreement on improvements to a facility;
Owning or operating a used motor vehicle dealership; and
Operating a dealership during the transition between owners or operators for more than 12 months.
SB 91 also requires a manufacturer or distributor to notify the motor vehicle dealer within 30 days of the following disapprovals: the denial of a location or relocation for a franchise; the denial of the approval of the sale of a dealership; or the denial of the approval to change management.
If a franchise agreement is terminated, a manufacturer or distributor who disapproves of a sale or transfer of a franchise must reimburse the prospective purchaser and seller for any actual costs incurred in the effort to sell or transfer the franchise.
Under current law, manufacturers can determine pricing structures, incentives, dealership expansions and other conditions for contract renewal. Manufacturers also can cancel the contract if dealers decide not to go along with contractual conditions.
Tim Jackson, president of the Colorado Auto Dealers Association, told the Denver Business Journal the bill creates a ?better balance on behalf of the dealers? by updating car dealer franchising laws dating to 1937 and making them more consistent with the rest of the country.
SB 91 has passed through the Business, Labor and Technology Committee in the Senate and the Business Affairs and Labor Committee in the House.
The bill is sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Chris Romer, D-Denver, and is sponsored in the House by Rep. Joe Rice, D-Littleton.
If passed, the legislation would take effect July 1.
– Submitted by Guido Ebert
–Dealernews
Audit: High Spending at Cycle Training Program–ALBANY, N.Y. – Auditors found that a New York group hired by the state to conduct motorcycle safety training spent $46,000 for a tricked-out pickup truck, paid for unexplained trips to Arizona and Santo Domingo, and had some instructors without driver’s licenses.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The state’s contract is worth about $6.4 million over five years. The spending by the association came during a period in which DiNapoli said the association failed to meet basic requirements of the contract including the establishment of enough training sites statewide. The association’s contract expired in February. The spending DiNapoli questioned included: _A Ford Lariat pickup truck that was to be used for towing motorcycles. The truck had a upgrades including premium wheels, “jewel-effect headlamps” and lots of leather and chrome, but couldn’t tow motorcycles. The truck didn’t fit in the association’s $300-a-month parking garage so parking meters were used daily. _A $13,000 motorcycle apparently used for one official to get to work. _A Chrysler 300 sedan one official took to Arizona when he semiretired, at a cost of $36,221 in leases and insurance. The state Department of Motor Vehicles subsequently disallowed reimbursement for the car. _$13,000 for six hotel rooms for a 13-night stay during the State Fair near Syracuse, without a record of who accompanied association officials or the purpose of the trip. _$1,800 to maintain a trailer in Arizona with no record of its purpose or for who used it. _Thousands of dollars in air fare for association officials and their relatives, some of which was eventually reimbursed to the association. _37 motorcycles worth $47,515 that were missing, although 24 were eventually located and the others may have been dismantled for parts, according to the DMV’s response. Some of the spending has since been reimbursed, according to the audit. Other violations of provisions of the contracted were found in a spot check of 50 of 82 instructors: 26 had no high school or equivalency diploma, four didn’t have current and valid motorcycle licenses, and two didn’t meet the minimum of teaching two beginning rider courses a year. The contract provided thousands of motorcyclists with training to get licenses and to eliminate “points” for violations on their licenses. The DMV agreed with many of the findings and is rebidding the contract. Officials for the association couldn’t immediately be reached at phone numbers in New York and in Arizona. –from Rogue
Malcolm Smith Leads CPSIA Protest–Malcolm Smith plans to sell banned youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs March 19 as a sign of protest to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which prohibits the sale of youth motorcycles and ATVs deemed unhealthy for children under age 12 due to suspected high levels of lead content.
Smith has dubbed the event the ?Kids Love 2 Ride Protest.? He’s gotten so much support, he says, that he changed the starting time to 4 p.m. so more people can attend.
A group of small business people and high-profile motorcycle industry celebrities, including racers Jeff Ward and Jeremy McGrath, Glen Helen Raceway owner Bud Feldkamp, and motorsport design guru Troy Lee have all agreed to be on hand to purchase banned units for use by their own children and grandchildren.
Malcolm Smith Motorsports is in Riverside, Calif. The dealership ? recently named ?Dealer of the Year? by Dealernews magazine?s Top 100 Dealer Program ? sells Aprilia, Can-Am, Husqvarna, KTM, KYMCO, Piaggio, Sea-Doo, Suzuki, Vespa and Yamaha.
Learn more at Kidslove2ride.com or www.malcolmsmith.com
–Dealernews
WANT TO CALL AIG AND VENT?–In case anyone want’s the phone number for AIG. I’m still working on getting NAMES!!
I already called and gave them an ear full. AIG 1-877-638-4244 let them know how you feel.
–MB
ROT 09′ IS READY TO ROCK!Hank Williams Jr.Kentucky Headhunters & Robert Earl Keenheadlining Republic of Texas Biker Rally 2009!– The count down begins with only 85 days until ROT Rally 09′. Republic of Texas Biker Rally will rock BIG, REALLY BIG for their 15th year with exciting wild attractions, Evel Knievel Motorcycle Give-A-Ways, plus 3 days of rock’n live music, June 11th – 14th. Leading the charge for the music line-up this year are Hank Williams JR., Robert Earl Keen, Kentucky Headhunters, Bugs Henderson, Gary P. Nunn, Guy Forsyth, Billy Joe Shaver, Rusty Weir, Omar & the Howlers, Two Tons of Steel, Doug Moreland, Dirtfoot, Vallejo, Rich O’ Toole, Maylee Thomas, Navasota Rio and more to be announced.
A SOFT TAIL FOR HARD TIMES– Everybody?s bitchin? about the economy lately, myself included. Hell, my 401K has turned into a 201K, an? it?s losin? money faster than I can keep up with. In times like these, there aren?t many of us who can afford to shell out $50,000 to $100,000 for a new custom scoot. My amigo, Tom, at Demons Cycle knows that, an? he?s got the solution to yer money woes.
You can build a kick-ass custom bike that?ll put ya on the road in style for between $11,000 an? $15,000! These are scoots that ya can ride the hell out of, an? still look cool cruisin? the boulevard, an? that?s really all most of us want; to ride, have fun, an? look cool doin? it!
I?m givin? my ol? Shovelhead a face lift usin? parts from Demons Cycle, an? it?s goin? in Arlen Ness? show in April. All the goodies I?ve gotten from Tom have been top quality, shipped fast, an? priced right!
If you want to build a complete ground-up custom scoot, or just buy yer present ride a new wardrobe, be sure ya hit the Demon?s Cycle website, www.demonscycle.com
While yer here, check out Tom?s newest custom; It has a Demons frame, a 110 inch Rev Tech engine, a 6 speed trans, a Demons Cycle 4 inch stretched tank, a 3 inch Ultima open belt primary, Demons Cycle flamed forward controls, brake/pulley combination, an? too many other goodies to list here. Check out the pictures, an? remember; buildin? a scoot is half the fun of ownin? one, an? when your buddies ask ya where ya got the bad-ass chopper, ya can tell ?em ?I built it!?
— By Buckshot
Mike Garrison becomes VP of Ultima brand manufacturingMidwest Motorcycle Supply has announced the promotion of respected performance engineer Mike Garrison to Vice President of Manufacturing–Mike has over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of high performance air-cooled v-twin engine manufacturing, being best known as the former owner and senior designer of Engenuity Motors.
Midwest say that “promoting Mike is another positive step to insure that the Ultima motor is the best choice when purchasing a v-twin engine. Utilizing the knowledge he has amassed through decades of engine manufacturing, he has been, and will continue to be, channeling this knowledge to insure the Ultima motor line is the best there is”.
Since joining Midwest in September of ’07, Mike has helped create several new engine options such as the ‘Black Gem’, the ’96 Shovelhead-style engine and an all new Diamond Cut edition. Mike has also helped create and supervise Ultima’s all new engine rebuild program.
Ultima engines are cast, machined and assembled in and around the St Louis, Missouri area, which “gives Mike the advantage of being able to oversee all manufacturing processes from stem to stern”.
Midwest say that, along with complete engines, they are also in the process of producing “an even more complete line of replacement engine parts from Flatheads to Twin Cams at prices that cannot be beaten. After many years of proving that a quality engine can be built in volume in America and still be affordable, with Mike in charge of our manufacturing activities we believe the Ultima brand will continue to offer dealers and riders great options and outstanding value.”
MIDWEST MOTORCYCLE SUPPLY
Pevely, Missouri, USA
Tel: 314 771 9425
Fax: 636 931 3300
Email: midwest@midwest-mc.com
www.ultimaproducts.com
HEEL GUARD PROTECTION FOR DRESSER AND ROAD KING PASSENGERS– When it comes to STOP BURNING RUBBER on your motorcycle exhaust——Heel Guard, Inc. is the world leader. And now passengers can realize the same benefits afforded riders who fit their machines with the unique HEEL GUARD protection.
Additionally, the new passenger guards will protect side cover paint from being scratched by your passenger?s boots. HEEL GUARDS were originally developed specifically to protect your boot or shoe heel and sole from being burned by the exhaust pipe.
Easily fit to stock passenger floorboards on DRESSER AND ROAD KING models, except Screaming Eagle Ultra Classics, these great looking, fully functional guards are fabricated from high grade steel and triple chrome plated for a brilliant, durable, long lasting finish.
Passenger HEEL GUARD installation is a simple bolt on, no drilling required, process and once installed provided a barrier between your passenger?s feet, the exhaust system and side covers. The passenger unit fits to both the right and left side and are a must have accessory for those running true dual systems.
HEEL GUARD passenger boot protectors retail for just $69.95 each and are available direct from HEEL GUARD, phone 406-689-3102, or on line at www.heelguard.com.
Guards shown here are installed to existing factory floorboards. All Heel Guard TM products are protected by U. S. Patent 6,626,448 and 7,017,932 – Other Patents Pending
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