Hey,It’s an incredible news day. We’ve got interesting helmet statistics, more proof that loud pipes save lives and magazine sales statistics. I’m not going to blither, this is too good to delay for a NY second. Enjoy:
THE ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA IN COOPERATION WITH BIKERNET.COM WANTS NEW, YOUNGER MEMBERS, WIN A BIKE, LEARN AND JOIN– A Classic Harley-Davidson Motorcycle ?Give Away.?
If you or someone you know is between 18 and 25 years old, here is an opportunity to win and rebuild a 1940s era Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle project! The youth program of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America is running a contest this year that will give away a 1942 Harley Davidson bobber project.
Matt Olsen of the Youth Program of The Antique Motorcycle Club of America is the young man behind this proposal. ?As classic motorcycles become more rare and expensive it is getting tougher for young people to afford them,? Olsen explained. ?Knowing how frustrating this can be, I decided to try something to help encourage young people like me to better understand, preserve and enjoy classic bikes and possibly to own one.? Olsen approached The AMCA Foundation, Inc. to fund this special program and has spent more than a year developing the project and finding members of the A.M.C.A. to donate the parts to build a Harley-Davidson WLA bobber.
The contest is limited to young Americans (guys and gals and they don?t have to be a member!) between the ages of 18 than 25. They simply have to write and submit a 1,000 word essay describing what they hope to learn about classic bikes, why they want the bike, what they plan to do with it once the build is completed, and any other reasons why they feel they should win this motorcycle. The entry must be received by Matt Olsen at amcayouthprogram@hotmail.com no later than August 15th 2009.
The one lucky winner will be selected at the Antique Motorcycle Super Meet in Davenport, Iowa in 2009 by a committee made up of the people that donated the parts and supporters. But wait, there?s more. In addition to the Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle, the lucky winner will also win a grant from the AMCA Foundation of up to $5,000 for parts and travel and living expenses to spend up to two months shop time at Carl?s Cycle Supply in scenic Aberdeen, South Dakota. This will allow the winner to learn how to put his or her new motorcycle together under the watchful eye of trained professionals.
The title and paperwork for the motorcycle will be given to the winner after the motorcycle has been started and ridden a few miles. The builder will also have the opportunity for the bike?s restoration and assembly process to be featured in a series of tech articles in Iron Horse magazine. Once finished, the bike and new owner will be photographed and featured in various magazines, including American Iron Magazine as well as The Antique Motorcycle? so that others may share in the adventure of owning and restoring a classic motorcycle.
If you are interested in ?old iron?, or just want to check out how the contest is coming along, please check out the Antique Motorcycle Club of America www.antiquemotorcyle.org, Classic American Iron www.caimag.com, and Bikernet www.bikernet.com for regular updates. You have to be in it to win it!!!
As of 8/25/08 supporters include: www.AAOK.com; American Iron Magazine www.aimag.com; Antique Motorcycle Club of America www.antiquemotorcycle.org; Bruce Linsday Company; Keith R. Ball, Bikernet www.bikernet.com; Carl?s Cycle Supply www.carlscyclesupply.com; Classic American Iron www.caimag.com; Dave Clemmons; Dennis Corso Company; Tom Faber www.fabercycle.com; Joe Gardella; Jerry Greer?s Engineering; Iron Horse Magazine; Matt Olsen; Janus Napierala; Rich Phillips www.bikersaddles.com; Geoff Ringle; V-twin Manufacturing www.v-twincycles.com; Dale Walksler www.wheelsthroughtime.com; Mark Woodstock.
WIN WITH S&S–The excitement of the S&S 50th Anniversary is still going strong and keeping the summer hot.
We want to thank those loyal S&S customers that keep coming back to the S&S website and buying S&S products with a great sweepstakes. Buy anything from the S&S website (www.sscycle.com/shop) from September 11th through September 30th and you have a chance to win one of our 187-piece Mac toolbox sets with the commemorative S&S 50th Anniversary faceplate, a retail value of $649.95. It doesn?t matter if you buy an air filter, pin or a jacket, each separate purchase counts for one entry in the sweepstakes. No matter what you buy, you have a chance to win the toolbox.
And if that isn?t enough of a cool end of summer celebration, we are going to ship everything you buy from September 11th through September 30th FOR FREE in the continental United States! So point your browser to www.sscycle.com/shop and go crazy. Stock up for Christmas, dress up your kids for back to school, buy all the birthday presents you will need this year and you have a chance to win a complete MAC toolbox.
Also, for you collectors, the 50th Anniversary apparel is currently still available?until it runs out. Once this stock of goods is gone, there will be no more. So if you like the idea of a mechanic?s shirt with the S&S 50th Anniversary logo on it?act now! Don?t miss out on your chance to own a piece of history because there will never be another S&S 50th Anniversary, so this is the last chance to get the gear.
The winner of the toolbox will be announced and posted on the S&S websites on 10/3/2008 so get some cool S&S apparel or parts and earn a chance to win.
NEW CUSTOM WINDSHIELDS FOR BUELL 1125ROEM– Quality and Fit Available in Clear and Two Tints.
MILWAUKEE (August 31, 2008) ? New Buell 1125R Windshields ($59.95) from Buell Accessories are injected-molded and feature original equipment design for a perfect fit. Three color choices for a custom look when combined with other color-matched accessories: P/N M0600.1AMACD Kick Ash; P/N M0600.1AMABX Hero Blue; P/N M0600.1AMABG Clear. All fit 2008-2009 Buell 1125R models.
For additional information on Buell Accessories, see your local Buell dealer or visit the Buell website at www.buell.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
Crime Scene Choppers Chillin? Oil Filter/Cooler–Santa Cruz, CA September 2008 ? Got a kick only 4-speed ride? Tired of dealing with the low-tech, messy, drop-in oil filter? Crime Scene?s Chillin? Oil Filter/Cooler is the solution. The radial fins on the bracket not only look cool, they?re designed to draw the heat out of the oil.
The bracket is machined from a block of 6061 aluminum with a fine-machined finish and mounts to the to the back three bolts on a 4-speed tranny (as shown).
It accepts a high tech Fram spin-on element that you can get at any auto parts store. The Chillin? Oil Filter/Cooler comes complete with a Fram filter, fittings and hardware. The unit measures approximately 4.5″ wide X 5.0″ deep X 3.0″ high and is for non-electric start bikes only.
Retail Price $179.00 100% made in the USA. For more information check it out at: www.crimescenechoppers.com or give them a call at 831.406.0126.
BDL EVO-950 3? BELT ASSY WITH TOP FUEL LOOK–Belt Drives Limited is now offering their 3? Belt Drive assembly with the look of their strictly business Top Fuel system. The company?s 8MM open drive, which has become the standard for many top builders including, Dave Perewitz and Donnie Smith, provides maximum shaft support for superior performance and reliability.
The new EVO-950 goes a step further with it?s pure attitude appearance and enhanced durability. Designed for 1990-2006 Softail machines running big inch, high torque engines, each kit includes BDL?s Patented Ball Bearing Lock Up Clutch for minimal clutch pull and positive engagement.
For complete details contact BDL at BELT DRIVES LTD. at 714-685-3333 or visit them on the Web at www.beltdrives.com.
BIG DOG DEBUTS NEW BULLDOG BAGGER AT DEALER MEETING– “A landmark event in the company’s 15-year history” is what CEO Sheldon Coleman calls this year’s Big Dog Motorcycles dealer meeting. Currently being held at the firm’s home in Wichita, KS, the motorcycle manufacturer’s dealer meeting is the springboard for launching three new models.Met with the most excitement by dealers was the all-new 2009 Bulldog bagger.
Shown initially without a fairing, after many hours in wind tunnel testing, Big Dog is in the final design stages of a proprietary fairing that will include a Sirius satellite radio and iPod docking. The Bulldog will come complete with lockable hardbags, a rubber-mounted 117ci fuel injected S&S motor, Baker 6-speed transmission, floorboards, nitrogen gas Works shocks and a 5 gallon gas tank. The bike will also run on a 250mm rear tire with 21″ rubber up front.
Also introduced was the new 2009 Coyote. While sharing the same basic platform as the highly successful Mutt, the new Coyote will include many upgrades along with a lower MSRP.
Also shown for the first time was the first production run model of the company’s flagship bike, the Wolf. The Wolf will be driven by a 121″ S&S X-Wedge motor and comes with a full chrome package.
As part of the company’s year-long 15th Anniversary celebration, Big Dog Motorcycles is also planning to release a number of highly limited edition bikes based on current models in the line.
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Tel: 316 267 9121
Fax: 316 267 2597
www.bigdogmotorcycles.com
BIKETOBERFEST UPDATE–Looks like things are looking up! Allstate settled my accident case for a reasonable sum, SO look like I’ll be picking up and customizing my new Fat Bob in time for Biketoberfest. I’ll be looking to spend the weekend up there and hitting the Biker Fusion event that according to the News has my boss Bruce Rossmeyer as a host.
Are either of you going to be up there? Because I look for every opportunity to thank you guys and ride my ass off.
Let me know, I’m looking into tix for the event being a former Marine and all. Supporting that cause is high on my list of shit to do.
–Joel
Tricky Air & Billet refines shock lineTRICKY Air & Billet has reworked its stainless steel shocks used in its air-ride suspension systems– The company is now producing the shocks for Harley and custom application as two separate units instead of a single one-piece unit.
The change has been made in response to the company’s research into the variations in frame design around the shock mount area. Arnie Gonzalez, Owner and President of Tricky Air & Billet, said of the redesign: “Since we made this separation change to our shocks we have noticed a huge improvement in the wear factor between the shaft and bushing seals. Splitting of our once ‘tied together’ unit lets our shocks find their individual location more freely in the bike while still delivering true center hole to center hole precise measurements.”
Additionally, the company is beginning work on a line of triple trees to allow its Hayabusa front forks to be fitted to Road Kings and other Harleys.
TRICKY AIR & BILLET
Finger, Tennessee, USA
Tel: 866 922 3533
Fax: 731 934 9473
E-mail: arnie@trickyair.com
www.trickyair.com
IF YOU LIKE THEM TALL AND SKINNY?.FROM STREET WALKER–Then you?re going to dig these the hot new StreetWalker Exhaust pipes from Envy Cycle Creations, appropriately named Skinny Minny?s.
Made for Evo motors and some Twin cam applications these pipes are long, but not to skinny. They are made from heavy 16 gauge steel 1 ?? out of the head stepped up to 2? and available in show chrome, black, titanium or polished silver ceramic finishes. Heat shields are available in a solid cut or our hot rod themed Reform School cut, and can be ordered in show chrome, gloss black or a brushed satin finish.
Skinny?s can also be ordered with 02 bungs and baffles, just specify the way you want them built when you place your order.
Skinny Minny?s are long and leggy with great curves and are available for both left hand and right hand drive bikes and for the 300 rear tire right side drive frames.
If you?re looking for an aggressive cut, great performance and fit, and a sound that is hot, loud and nasty, treat your bike to a set of Skinny Minny?s.
See the entire StreetWalker Exhaust line at www.streetwalkerexhaust.com or www.envycyclecreations.com or better yet, give them a call at 602 391-8488
BIKERNET CORRECTION–“Davidson shops won’t work on bikes older than 10years,” said a Bikernet Report.
He should have correctly said “some shops” We are currently rebuilding a 1950FL, before I sold them we routinely worked on my 1960FLH and my 1969FL.
We have never turned away any Panhead or Shovelhead for repairs or service. In the 12 years I have worked there to the best of my knowledge there has never been a Knuckle or a Flathead brought in for service.
We do stock some parts that will still work on Pan’s and Shovels, but we only have so much money for inventory and have to stock what we routinely sell, not what we might sell once every couple of years. Twists my chain to hear this kinda bullshit constantly being spread with no one ever checking the facts.
–Iron Mike
VNVMC
Parts Manager
Harley Davidson of Frederick
LEGENDARY RECORD-SETTING MOTORCYCLE TO BE SOLD: MARTY DICKERSON?S VINCENT RAPIDE ?BLUE BIKE,?HISTORIC MACHINE TO BE THE 2-WHEELED HIGHLIGHT OF THE PETERSEN AUTO MUSEUM SALE OCTOBER 25th– 15 September 2008 ? San Francisco ? Certain competitors, once in the saddle, put an indelible stamp on events and, similarly, there?s a select group of racers who create an affinity with a single brand. There is no finer example of this than the long-standing link between Marty Dickerson, Vincent and Bonneville.
In 1951 at Utah?s famous Bonneville Salt Flats, Marty and his ?Blue Bike? earned the second fastest speed of 129mph. The next year, the pair achieved the fastest time and the AMA Class C record with a speed of 141.72mph. (Class C rules restricted un-faired machines to pump fuel, an 8:1 compression ratio, and for riders to sit conventionally.) A year later, in 1953, he raised that speed and grabbed yet another Class C record at 147.56mph ? a record that remained unbroken for the next 20 years!
This motorcycle, integral to American, British and motorcycling histories, is being offered for sale at Bonhams? renowned annual auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, October 25th. Interested parties may register to bid by e-mailingmotors.us@bonhams.com or calling 415-391-4000.
For general information about Bonhams and its 50 specialist departments worldwide, visitwww.Bonhams.com.See the entire Vincent Story in Bandit’s Cantina. It’s cool.–Wrench
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