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FAMOUS EUROPEAN SHERIFF VISITS WEST COAST– Visited West Coast Customs carfanatics this morning and Mr Chica.So I?m worth 2 hours by the pool!!
Right now in CarsonSurvived Waikiki and LR 25 Heading back sundayPhotos Sugar Bear and Karen/Bill DavidsonThe indoor shot, first H-D trike in socal. Delivered to a girl who needs help. Great to see her windboundBC made the job, he was at the dealership even when I bought my Harley there in 1982Maybe drive by your place tmrw.
–SHERIFF
BOOZEFIGHTER URGENT ALERT– Urgent help is needed for Brother Slick of Chapter 94. There was an altercation that had occurred when a fellow Boozefighter was assaulted by a drunk, during a benefit, that Chapter 94 was performing for a young paraplegic student that had suffered injury in a school sports function. This drunk disrupted the benefit with the sole purpose of starting a fight and assaulting one of our members. Anyway, Brother Slick jumped in to defend a fellow Boozefighter. Needless to say, the drunk was slightly injured and is now pressing charges against Brother Slick and asking for a ridiculous amount for damages. Brother Slick has retained a lawyer but desperately needs monetary help with the lawyer fees.
Brother Slick retired from military service of 20 years and now flies a “FLIGHT FOR LIFE” helicopter for a hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. Brother Slick has spent most of his entire life in the defense of you and our freedoms and now flies helicopters to save lives. Chapter 94 is asking you for help. PLEASE, donate what you can to help Brother Slick with his legal fees.
Donations by check or money order should be made payable to ROB SMITH.Please send your donations to:
–LOHR
P.O. BOX 1053
LAMAR, CO. 81052
attn: Rob Smith
BILLY LANE GETTIN’ SOME–Billy Lane gettin a smooch from my wife, Debbie ‘The Duh’ O’Connor at Bikes, Blues, & BBQ in Fayetteville Arkansas. It’s gotta be true, ladies love outlaws!
–Doze
moconnor7@cox.net>
BUB EXHAUST NEWS–BUB to sell its own-brand exhaust product lines direct to dealers in North AmericaBUB Enterprises, speed-demon Denis Manning’s aftermarket exhaust manufacturing business, has announced that it has started to sell its well known own-brand Harley-Davidson replacement and aftermarket exhausts designs direct to dealers in the USA and Canada.
While Manning says he is looking to explore importer/distributor opportunities for sales in Europe, the decision to move away from distributor sales in North America “is predicated solely on sustaining the company’s ability to remain price competitive in an ever-changing market that is fraught with double-digit increases in manufacturing costs.”
Manufacturing in California since 1976, the company now occupies a 40,000 sq ft factory and 15,000 sq ft race shop and R&D facility at Grass Valley, Ca., and opened a second 40,000 sq ft factory at Janesville, Wisconsin, five years ago. Manning says they will self-distribute North American dealer orders from both locations, which gives them two-day shipping to most dealers in the United States.
The company has made huge investments in manufacturing plant and processes in recent years, with robotic polishing, metal cutting six-axis laser and hydro-forming.
Its research and development facilities includes multiple dyno set-ups and, in January 2009, the company will have completed a long-term project to build and equip its own in-house CARB recognized emissions testing and certification facility.
Until recently, the company distributed exclusively through Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited, and will continue to develop and manufacture the legendary Rinehart Racing exhausts program that remains exclusively available through Drag Specialties.
Adding regularly to its product line, and with some “spectacular future facing” new product announcements said to be upcoming, the BUB program includes exhausts for Fl’s, Softails, Dynas, Sportsters and V-Rods.Well-known brands that have been top sellers for some time include Jug Huggers and Cross Dressers. Recent introductions have included the BUB Lakesters, Straight Aways, and designs for tourers by Carl Brouhard and Brian Klock.
Although their 2006 350.884 mph FIM-recognized world land speed record set at Bonneville at the BUB Speed Trials was recently eclipsed (congratulations Rocky!), Manning is determined to recapture “his” record and with this new business model says “I am also determined to make sure that our dealers are able to buy our exhaust designs at the best possible price. Self distribution means that we can pass substantial savings to our dealers, helping them to stay competitive with our products in these challenging times.”
BUB exhaust designs include O2 sensors and multi-stepped headers on selected fitments, a wide choice of finishes (including ceramic black) and matching accessory end cap options.
For additional information and dealer inquiries call 800 934 9739 or visit BUB’s website at www.bub.com.
CLINT CAPPS PROMOTED TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER–THIRD QUARTER UTV AND SCOOTER SALES INCREASE A COMBINED 76% AS DIAMO USA CONTINUES TO SIGN KEY DEALERS
Clint Capps is named National Sales Manager of Diamo USA. According to Terry Nesbitt, GM of Diamo USA, ?Clint will immediately assume overall responsibility for sales and dealer development. Clint is a veteran of Diamo and brings much experience as a District and Regional Manager. He has been instrumental in building the existing dealer network and continues to be a leader in overall sales. Our third quarter sales have increased 76% and as we continue to grow, Clint will be a valuable asset?.
Capps states, ?I am very excited at this opportunity. As the National Sales Manager, I look forward to working more closely with our dealer network. We have an excellent group of dealers and through superior quality products and industry leading support, we will continue to grow revenue and expand the dealer network. As the National Sales Manager, I will work closely with Morgan Scarborough and Brian Sauter, veteran Diamo Regional Sales Managers as we continue to grow and expand our staff. Morgan and Brian have also been instrumental in our growth and as a team; we will continue to focus on existing dealers, accelerating retail and dealer development?.
Nesbitt adds, ?As we build value in the Diamo brand and continue to move forward as a full service OEM, we are fortunate to continually attract key dealers. Some of the newest additions to the Diamo team are Arlen Ness Motorcycles, Shreveport Harley Davidson, Jacksonville Kawasaki, Rainbow Cycle and Marine, R&R Suzuki, David Brown?s Sport Center, Bossier City Harley Davidson, Cycle Town South, Victory of Arizona, Bikers Custom, Irv Thomas Honda and Carolina Polaris. We are proud of these relationships and look forward to many years of continued growth and success?.
Corporate website is www.DIAMOUSA.com.
STROKERS DALLAS THREE-DAY HALLOWEEN EVENT–This year Halloween is a three day event!
We are holding our annual Halloween Bash this Friday through Sunday and will be giving out a FREE GIFT to anyone who shows up in a costume on Friday!
Make sure to come out because this is one party you don’t want to miss! We’ll have live music, costumes, drink specials, and Rick’s Garage Sale all weekend long.
BROTHER NEEDS HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ASSISTANCE–I need to find a few good MEN and a good heating and a/c guy to put some new ducts in my house that might help my health deal , and a good n/c machine shop out here in the valley to make some parts for the bikes and my new 1/16 scale cars and do you know a helmet painter that i can use to paint my models painting helmets is about the same size as my stuff so he would have the right size gun etc maybe a guy that works in his garage that is a small operation so i don’t get lost in a bigger shop and get more personal care for my stuff .
–Don Nowell
dn@donnowelldesign.com>
STREET WALKER/BIKERNET HOLIDAY CONTEST FOR BAGGER PIPES–Hey, don’t forget to send us a shot of your girl and your dresser, to enter our Bikernet/Street Walker exhaust contest. The winner receives a set of dresser exhausts, and if you’re close by to LA or Phoenix, we’ll install them. Just send a jpg image to me, goddamnit: Bandit@bikernet.com.
JON TOWLE’S FIRST TEST RIDE–see, i told ya i’ve been doin this a long time. well, as in the photo, my first test ride was a Zody’s tricycle. It rode great until one summer i had no shoes on and caught my left toe in the front wheel (sound familiar)? Anyway, it ripped open the toe and this weird cotton looking shit was sticking out. The doctor told my mom it was just fat tissue. fat tissue? i was three fucking years old…i never even had a steak or beer back then!
–jon-
Jon Towle is our Bikernet official Test Rider. With balls of steel he will test most of the H-D new models, Big Dogs and maybe even some Victorys during 2009. Hang on. He’s also trying to make this Sportster run.–Renegade
A SHOP ABOUT TO BE FEATURED ON BIKERNET– I’ve got a couple of bikes that I just finished for some local rides and thought you might want to check them out.
I run a shop here in Wichita Falls, Texas and have been building bikes since I was 19. I am now 24. I try to put out a bike every couple of months. I usually try to stick to the retro bobber look but have to sway every once and a while.
I have a V-Rod build going on right now. I will send you some pics as soon as I get it off the jig. I only kept the neck and the motor, time to show Harley a badass speedster like the old Knuckleracers. I will keep you updated.
–Jason Wonder
Wonder Customs
wondercustoms@yahoo.com
WATCH FOR THIS FEATURE IN THE NEXT IRON WORKS MAGAZINE–David Coker is an interesting personality. His father started the successful Coker Tire Company that bears his name. David could have had a cushy job there but struck out on his own by starting his own company Newstalgia Wheels.
Newstalgia is one of the largest distributors of custom wheels for hot rods and motorcycles in the country. He describes himself as ?a hot rodder with a passion for blending the old with the new?.
You can see that on his radical 1964 Panhead custom featured in the December issue of IronWorks magazine. The old motor is surrounded with brand-new innovative parts and adaptations of old parts. He says the bike gets lots of looks when he rides it at shows and other events.
Just as unique is his matching ?Rat Rod?, also pictured in IronWorks. ( Coker Image Gallery ) The rat rods have become a popular segment of the rodding community.
Give Coker a look at www.NewstalgiaWheels.com and be sure to check out the Coker Image Gallery
photos by Alan Mayes
The Dec. issue will go on-sale Nov. 10th.
OFFICIAL CERTIFIED EXCLUSIVE BIKERNET ARTIST CONCEPT DRAWINGS OF NEW PROJECT BIKE, 1915 5-BALL FACTORY RACER–“I thought it would be cool to put early style square foot boards, ribbed fenders, and bicycle type kicker pedal on It,” said Chris Kallas, Bikernet concept artist and design engineer.
This bike will be built on Bikernet and ridden to Sturgis in ’09 with Billy Lane and Chica leading the pack. It’s based on a Paughco built, Rick Krost, U.S. choppers frame and tanks. The front end is all brand new tapered leg Paughco springer construction, with a JIMS transmission and a CrazyHorse 100-inch Coke bottle classic engine. And it will roll with Black Bike 23-inch wheels. Watch for the first build report next week–I hope. “Also (below), a nice photo of a 69 XLCH to get your blood flowing,” said Chris. My first Harley was a brand new 1969 XLCH.
BIKE NIGHT REMINDER–Just a reminder that starting Thursday, October 30th, 2008 the latest “BIKE NITE” will be held monthly in the northeast area of Miami-dade county. Here’s your chance to have a “bike Nite” in a part of the County that has been neglected by other bike nite promoters.
The location for this “Bike Nite” event will be held at The Pizza Point parking lot located at 10802 NE 6 Avenue from 7pm to 8:30pm which has great visibility and lots of room for bikes to park. There will be a special meal deal for all those who come in on there bikes or promote there business.
Let’s give the upper eastside the bike nite it deserves!!
–Joe Chao
Biscayne Park Motorcycle Riders
NEW FINANCIAL TERMS FROM THE BIKERNET UNIVERSITY–
CEO – Chief Embezzlement Officer.
CFO – Corporate Fraud Officer.
BULL MARKET – A random market movement causing an investor to mistakehimself for a financial genius.
BEAR MARKET – A 6-to-18-month period when the kids get no allowance,the wife gets no jewelry, and the husband gets no sex.
VALUE INVESTING – The art of buying low and selling lower.
P/E RATIO – The percentage of investors wetting their pants as the marketkeeps crashing.
BROKER – What my broker has made me.
STANDARD & POOR – Your life in a nutshell.
–from Art Friedman
ANOTHER NEGOTIABLE DEAL OF THE WEEK– It’s a 1984 Softail for only $7500.
–Tim
Negotiableparts@aol.com
NEW WORLD RECORD FOR MCLAREN F1 SUPERCAR SET BY RM AUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOTHEBY?S– RM Auctions continued their record-breaking sales run in London, UK this evening selling a rare McLaren F1 supercar for ?2,530,000. Other highlights included a race-bred 1965 Ferrari 250 LM Berlinetta and a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France each selling for ?2,255,000.
LONDON, England (October 29, 2008) ? RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby?s, entered the history books again tonight selling a superb McLaren F1 supercar for ?2,530,000 at the highly anticipated Automobiles of London event.
Marking the first time the car has been offered since sold new by McLaren, tonight?s sale of one of the world?s fastest road cars and McLaren?s former Park Lane showroom model attracted spirited bidding. The final sales price more than doubled the pre-sale estimate.
?The world record breaking price for the McLaren F1 is a huge achievement for our London auction and confirms RM?s position as the world?s leading auction house for vintage automobiles,? said Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Auctions European Division.
?The ?2.5 million sale price redefined the market for these superb vehicles. The McLaren F1 is quite simply one of the most contemporary cars ever produced and tops a sale that has again shown that great cars attract great prices. We are now looking forward to building on tonight?s results at our next European event in Maranello, Italy on May 17, 2009,? he added.
It was standing room only at the seven-hour sale as 100 of the world?s finest vintage motor cars went under the hammer before an international audience. A series of intense bidding contests developed throughout the evening, which in addition to the record-breaking McLaren sale, saw a 1965 Ferrari 250 LM Berlinetta and the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France each fetch ?2,255,000 indicating the continued strength of the sports and racing segment of the market. Other notable highlights included an ultra-rare 1938 Horch 853 Special Roadster which sold for ?1,127,500 and a stunning 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante which brought ?660,000.
In addition to the vintage motor cars, the event presented eleven creative customs by UK artist, Andy Saunders, who has been billed as the Damien Hirst of the car world. Described as ?drivable art? in its truest sense, highlights of this unique offering included: the remarkable 1958 Ford X-2000 Recreation for ?41,250 and the incredible 1983 Bentley ?Mentley Insanne? for ?18,700.
RM Auctions? will return to Europe in May for the highly anticipated Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event at the legendary Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy.
Full sales results will be posted on www.rmauctions.com