FILM STAR MATT SCHULZE?S CUSTOM HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE TO BE WON IN FREE ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES AT CINSAY.COM–
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Los Angeles, CA July 142008 ? On December 20, 2008, Cinsay.com, the unique interactive entertainment and social networking website, will give away to one lucky member the custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle owned and ridden by movie star Matt Schulze (?The Acquirer,? ?Fast and the Furious,? ?Blade?). The custom 2001 Harley is in prime condition, and is valued at $20,000. To enter the sweepstakes, interested fans need only go to Cinsay.com and register as a member. Membership is quick, easy and completely FREE. Then, on December 20, one lucky member will ride away on the bike of their dreams.
The custom bike giveaway is taking place to help introduce new entertainment fans to ?The Acquirer,? the original presentation starring and directed by Schulze and co-starring Tom Sizemore (?Black Hawk Down,? ?Saving Private Ryan?). Shot in luxurious HD, the film centers on the exploits of master-thief Lucien Hayes (Schulze), who finds himself embroiled in one dangerous adventure after another.
Cinsay.com is a unique entertainment and social networking website which allows viewers to enjoy greater interaction than ever possible before. Customized features allow viewers to ?click? on various elements featured in the programs in order to participate in promotions, make purchases or simply find out more about a product. All original programs are presented free of commercial interruptions and are shot and presented using the latest HD (high-definition) technology, providing the clearest and sharpest possible viewing experience … whether viewed on an Internet-enabled television, computer or a handheld device. Cinsay.com is truly revolutionizing the way we go to the movies by bringing the movies home to us.
ONE HELL OF A VISIT–CALLAWAY – Not everyone believed Paul Stevens when he said in June he was starting a chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Florida.
Stevens however, brushed off the cynics as well as any mention of possible retribution for using the club’s name and insignia without permission.
“I’m not going anywhere,” he said, maintaining his legitimacy.
On Saturday, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Stevens’ wife. Two men identifying themselves as Hells Angels were at the door.
“They were as sweet as sugar,” said Sgt. Adam Buff, a responding officer. “I can only speculate as to why.”
The bikers apparently served Stevens with cease and desist papers, then got back into their van and left, according to the incident report. It began with an ad
A curious advertisement last month in The News Herald featured the Hells Angels skull and wings “deathhead” logo and called for 50 new members for a new Gulf Chapter. It said: “all races & sexes welcome.” In a subsequent article, Stevens laid out plans for a chapter he hoped eventually would encompass any state touching the Gulf of Mexico, and possibly Mexico.
The public response was swift and unforgiving. Numerous men claiming to be Hells Angels took odds with Stevens’ claims. One phone message summed up their collective sentiment: “This guy’s a clown down there. C’mon, man, you’re asking if this guy’s real? Please!”
“A single man does not decide he’s going to start a chapter of the Hells Angels and just hang out a shingle,” said a man identifying himself as Fritz Clapp, an attorney who represents the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club copyright interests.
He said he was not happy about the news coming out of Florida.
“We make a very big deal about it,” Clapp said of the club and its licensed images. “People have died for these things. They are the elite of motorcycle clubs.”
Clapp said Stevens would be issued with cease and desist papers, requesting that he abandon the Hells Angels Gulf Inc. moniker registered in 2007 as a Florida corporation.
“Ordinarily, it doesn’t take much more than a stern warning,” Fritz said, recalling his suits against Disney and Pepe Jeans. “It’s usually a one-punch fight.”
Stevens didn’t flinch: “Until I actually end up in a courthouse, I’m not worried about it.”
In Outlaw land
Motorcycle clubs in America generally are territorial. Florida is not thought to be friendly territory for the Hells Angels.
“Are Hells Angels in Florida? No,” said Ruth Sasser, spokeswoman for the Bay County Sheriff Office. “It is generally accepted that the Outlaws are in Florida.”
When Stevens began heralding his Gulf Chapter, ears in the law enforcement community perked up.
“Any group with the reputation of the Hells Angels coming to town, obviously we’re interested in learning more,” said Tommy Ford, supervisor at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Panama City office.
Ford said he didn’t know if Stevens was legit. “I don’t know,” he said. “I have been unable, just like you, to verify the validity of it.”
Local law enforcement wasn’t entirely unaware of Stevens. In May, officers responded to an incident in Panama City Beach that involved an apparent standoff between Stevens and a collection of local Outlaws. According to the incident report, Stevens reported that four local Outlaws had taken issue with his selling T-shirts out of a truck marked “H.A.M.C. Store.”
The situation, as reported by Stevens, escalated until one of the Outlaws pulled out a gun, Stevens pulled a knife, and a number of his T-shirts were taken. After taking his two children home, Stevens apparently returned to the scene.
“He stated that he could not hide,” the report detailed. “He had to stand his ground.”
Deputies were not able to verify the Stevens’ account, and no arrests were made.
If Stevens’ T-shirt standoff didn’t immediately grab the attention of law enforcement, his news of a Gulf Chapter did. “I’ve got undercovers circling my block since the article came out,” Stevens said.
Ford said there was a concern for Stevens’ safety, as well as the possibility of friction between motorcycle clubs. They were keeping an eye on the situation.
“I would say monitoring at this point,” Ford said.
Stevens reported receiving death threats. He also was fielding calls from bikers interested in joining up. A woman from Britain, he said, seemed very interested.
“She’s been calling every two days,” he said. “She wants to move over here.”
Chaotic waffles
The Hells Angels is more than a motorcycle club; it’s a corporation. But unlike a corporation, there is no official voice, no public relation specialist or press statements. Further, as a rule, the group does not talk to the media.
This shadowy modus operandi makes verifying identity and claims an iffy task. Clapp attempted to get several Hells Angels to go on the record for this story, but was unsuccessful.
Stevens also was reluctant to provide a higher-up to verify his Gulf Chapter plans. He eventually did come up with a phone number, which led to a man claiming to be a sergeant of arms with the Hells Angels. Stevens had referred to him as an “enforcer.”
“This is Chaos, you looking for Chaos?” said the voice that answered the phone.
Chaos said he did not know Stevens, but was planning to visit Bay County to get a handle on the situation. He made plans to discuss the matter at a local Waffle House.
“I’ll let you talk with Sonny Barger,” Chaos said, promising a telephone interview with the Hells Angels icon. “You know who Sonny Barger is?”
Barger can’t be considered a spokesman for the club, but is the most recognizable face of the Hells Angels. The founding member writes books and signs autographs.
Clapp laughed at the notion of a Waffle House teleconference. He recounted a recent visit with Barger during which the pair discussed the brewings in Florida.
“We were joking about how far out this guy must be,” Clapp said. “He’s flat-out delusional, but he’s keeping up the show, there’s no doubt about that.”
Chaos never showed to eat waffles in Bay County. Neither did Fritz provide verifiable Hells Angels contacts.
“I think I have indulged you about as much as I need to,” Clapp said. “Would you like a member named Big from South Carolina to stomp into your office? Would that give you a thrill? Actually, we don’t need to prove anything to you.” Knock, knock
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES 2008 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS– Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 2008 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008. Revenue for the quarter was $1.57 billion compared to $1.62 billion in the year ago quarter, a 2.9 percent decrease. Net income was $222.8 million compared to $290.5 million in the year ago quarter, a decrease of 23.3 percent. Second quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.95, a 16.7 percent decrease compared to last year?s $1.14.
?During the second quarter we shipped 80,326 Harley-Davidson motorcycles to our dealers and distributors around the world. While this result exceeds our guidance range of 76,000 to 80,000 units for the quarter, it is a decrease of 15.6 percent from the year-ago period. This decrease reflects the impact of the shipment reduction we announced April 17th in response to ongoing weakness in the U.S. economy,? said Jim Ziemer, Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
?We expect U.S. economic conditions and ongoing consumer concerns to continue to create challenges at least through the end of the year,? said Ziemer. ?We believe the actions we took to reduce shipments to our U.S. dealers and our related workforce reduction position us appropriately for the current economic environment. I am confident about our future as we continue to manage and reinvest in the business for the long-term.?
?Last week, we announced our planned acquisition of the MV Agusta Group and celebrated the grand opening of the Harley-Davidson Museum. Next Tuesday, we introduce our exciting new 2009 motorcycles. A month from today, we kick off our 105th Anniversary Celebration with the launch of the first of 105 motorcycle rides to Milwaukee from around the U.S. These are just some of the ways we are positioning the Company for the future, strengthening bonds with current customers and reaching out to new customers,? Ziemer said.
The Company expects to ship between 74,000 and 78,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the third quarter of 2008. For the full year of 2008, Harley-Davidson still plans to ship between 303,500 and 307,500 units. The Company continues to expect full-year EPS of $3.00 to $3.18, a decrease of 15 to 20 percent compared to 2007.
Motorcycles and Related Products Segment ? Second Quarter Results
Revenue from Harley-Davidson motorcycles was $1.19 billion, a decrease of $67.0 million or 5.3 percent versus the same period last year. Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles totaled 80,326 units, a decrease of 14,791 units or 15.6 percent compared to last year?s second quarter.
Revenue from Parts and Accessories (P&A), which consists of Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories, totaled $265.7 million, an increase of $2.3 million or 0.9 percent over the year-ago quarter. Revenue from General Merchandise, which consists of MotorClothes? apparel and collectibles, totaled $76.8 million, an increase of $4.1 million or 5.6 percent over the year-ago quarter.
Gross margin for the second quarter of 2008 was 35.7 percent of revenue compared to 37.4 percent for the second quarter last year. Second quarter operating margin decreased to 20.1 percent from 23.9 percent in the second quarter of 2007. The Company?s gross and operating margins were adversely impacted this quarter by the shipment volume reduction.
Motorcycle Retail Sales Data
During the second quarter, worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 3.6 percent compared to the prior year second quarter. In the U.S., retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 8.7 percent for the quarter. The heavyweight motorcycle market in the U.S. increased 0.8 percent for the same period.
Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 11.2 percent in international markets during the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007. Second quarter retail sales increased 8.7 percent in Canada; the Europe Region was up 9.0 percent; the Asia Pacific Region was up 7.3 percent; and the Latin America Region was up 67.1 percent.
Financial Services Segment
Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) reported second quarter operating income of $37.1 million, a decrease of $28.1 million or 43.0 percent compared to the year-ago quarter. The decrease is primarily due to a $19.5 million reduction in securitization gain and a $6.3 million write-down of retained securitization interests. Last year?s second quarter benefited from a $950 million securitization transaction compared to no securitization transaction during the second quarter of 2008.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. – Six Month Results
For the first six months of 2008, revenue totaled $2.88 billion, a 2.9 percent increase over the year-ago period. Earnings per share were $1.74, a decrease of 7.9 percent compared to the same period last year.
Through the first six months of this year, shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were 152,194 units, a 6.6 percent decrease compared to last year?s 162,878 units. Harley-Davidson motorcycle revenue was $2.20 billion, up 2.7 percent compared to last year?s $2.15 billion. P&A revenue totaled $447.6 million, a 0.9 percent decrease from last year?s $451.6 million. General Merchandise revenue totaled $160.8 million, an 8.0 percent increase compared to $148.8 million during the same period in 2007. HDFS operating income was $72.1 million, a 42.0 percent decrease from last year?s $124.1 million.
Cash Flow
Cash and marketable securities totaled $803.9 million as of June 29, 2008. Cash used by operations was $39.0 million during the first six months of 2008 compared to $1.06 billion of cash provided during the first half of 2007. This decrease in cash flows from operations was a result of net proceeds from securitization being $1.27 billion less than the same period in 2007. During the first half of 2008, HDFS funded a greater percentage of its business with proceeds from commercial paper and medium term notes than in the same period last year. Capital expenditures were $99.6 million during the first six months of 2008. For the full year of 2008, capital expenditures are expected to be between $235 million and $250 million.
Stock Repurchase
The Company repurchased 1.3 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $50.0 million during the second quarter of 2008. On June 29, 2008, the Company had 235.3 million shares of common stock outstanding.
As of June 29, 2008, there were 19.3 million shares remaining on a board-approved share repurchase authorization. An additional board-approved share repurchase authorization is in place to offset option exercises.
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Progressive Suspension – 430 Series Shocks–Always the innovator in the custom suspension market, Progressive Suspension has once again upped the ante with the street rod styled 430 series of shocks. Utilizing a high pressure gas mono tube design with deflective disk damping to insure high performance ride control the 430 Series can also be mounted rod up or rod down, depending on your application. Threaded pre-load adjusters allow for tool-less adjustment, and effortless tuning of ride quality.
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CDC Alert—The Centers for Disease Control has issued a medical alert about a highly contagious, potentially dangerous virus that is transmitted orally, by hand, and even electronically. This virus is called Weary Overload Recreational Killer (WORK). If you receive WORK from your boss, any of your colleagues or anyone else via any means whatsoever – DO NOT TOUCH IT. This virus will wipe out your private life completely.
If you should come into contact with WORK you should immediately leave the premises, take two good friends to the nearest grocery store and purchase one or both of the antidotes – Work Isolating Neutralizer Extract (WINE) and Bothersome Employer Elimination Rebooter (BEER).
Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system.
You should immediately forward this medical alert to five friends. If you do not have five friends, you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life.
–from Steve Davies
Grease Monkey Mayhem will be having its annual Sturgis Party Thursday August 7th–Make sure to add this to your schedule for Sturgis Week!!We will have Jennifer Scott performing some of her new music, lots of food, drink and great people!!
Special thanks to JAMMER CATALOG for sponsoring the party!!
BALL OF STEEL AT BRIGHTON, ACE CAF? NEWS–Three Days – Three Rides – One Reunion!
Ace Cafe London’s 70th anniversary and 15th annual Ace Cafe Reunion, a special party weekend that is being filmed for USA TVs Speed Channel, starts on Friday 12th September with the arrival from 6pm of The Continental Run for the cafe’s Bike Night, with Dyno Shoot-Out and rockin’ sounds from The Unknowns and DJ Jimmy Guntrip.
Saturday 13th September, join us for breakfast at the Ace from 7am. A Cafe Racer & Rockers Ride-Out will depart at Noon to the London Motorcycle Museum in Greenford, which is being filmed for a USA TV documentary ‘Cafe Society’, returning to the cafe for a Cafe Racer Review at 2.30pm with awards for the ‘Best Ridden Cafe Racer’ and two runners-up, being presented by special guests Colin Campbell (Actor in the film ‘The Leather Boys’), David Hailwood, Dave Degens and actor Oliver Tobias (featured in the book ‘Rockers! by Johnny Stuart)
From Noon until late, The London Rockin Rollers, who will steal your hearts and then your con rods, will be adding some eight-wheeled thrills and spills, together with a Dyno Shoot-Out, raising funds in aid of the Jeans for Genes Genetic Roadmap Appeal.
You can also make your visit count, by being sponsored by family and friends, be it as a solo rider, group or club. Go to the homepage on the Ace Cafe London website to download a sponsorship form or pick one up at the cafe.
“Little Miss Dynamite”, the Stonebridge Motor Company built S&S engined Ace Cafe Racer will make her debut at 4pm with opportunity to meet the builders, followed by a photographic review of the history of the Ace. The line-up of entertainment includes some of the top all British rock n’ roll bands on the circuit, The Coy Dogs, Furious, and Crazy Cavan & The Rhythm Rockers with DJs Tracy Dick, Bill & Jimmy Guntrip spinning the wax, plus a ‘Best of Burlesque’ with Miss Zara Ann.
Sunday 14th September, the Brighton Burn Up & Ride With The Rockers to Brighton’s famous seafront road, Madeira Drive. The Ace opens at 7am with the ride leaving the cafe at 10.30am.
Madeira Drive will be open to the public from 9.30am. Attractions on the Ace seafront stage feature bands, The Rhythm Aces, The Diamonds, plus DJs Bill & Jimmy Guntrip, a seafront blessing by Father Scott Anderson & Father Dennis McSwinney of the 59 Club at 2pm, a presentation of the Ace Cafe London, Bike Legal and BikeSafe prize Scooter at 2.15pm and the introduction of Stonebridge Motor Company, builders of the S&S engined Ace Cafe Racer, “Little Miss Dynamite”, at 2.30pm.
The Ball of Steel from their home in Texas , are on their first ever UK tour, and will be performing their amazing motorcycle stunts. With nine years experience on National Tour, these riders, fuelled by Monster Energy Drink, have been dubbed the youngest motorcycle stunt team in the world.
The show is a high energy fully self-contained performance that features 3 riders inside a 14ft steel globe as well as a free-style show on mini bikes, jumping from steel to steel.
With sound equipment, MC and DJ who are almost as entertaining as the riders, you will leave this years Ace Cafe Reunion with a smile on your face and a high heart rate!
Stands and displays include from Triumph, Yamaha and BMW to Brooklands (2008 being the centennial of motorcycle racing at the legendary circuit), the 59 Club, VMCC, Busy Bee Club, BMRC, Jukebox Madness and many more!
For more information check out Ace Cafe Reunion on: www.ace-cafe-london.com LINDA WILSMORE BIKERNET FAMILY TRADITIONS–All of his life, Len had heard stories of an amazing family tradition. It seems that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all been able to walk on water on their 21st birthday. On that day, they’d walk across the lake to the boat club for their first legal drink. So, when Len’s 21st birthday came around, he and his friend, Corky, took a boat out to the middle of the lake. Len stepped out of the boat and nearly drowned! Corky just managed to pull him to safety. Furious and confused, Len went to see his grandmother. “Grandma, it’s my 21st birthday, so why can’t I walk across the lake like my father, his father and his father before him?” Granny looked Len straight in the eyes and said, “Because your father, grandfather and great- grandfather were born in January. You were born in July.” –from Rev CarlR Secrest BIKE SHOW AND PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA —Join us this Saturday July 19, 2008 for for our 3rd Annual Hooters Bike Show! Bike Registration begins at 10 am and only costs $5 per entry. Awards will be given in all classes, BEST IN SHOW TAKES CA$H!!!!! COME SEE OUR S&S P-SERIES50TH ANNIVERSARY BUILD BIKE&THE BIKER BUILD OFF’S “VIRGINIAN” Live music from Barbies n’ Bondage! Plenty of food and beverages available. Fun for the everyone…bring the kids Hooters TORIAN CHOPPER LEATHERS SPONSORS BIKERNET BROUHAHA–Torian Chopper Leathers is providing a sleeveless Torian Work Shirt for the Brouhaha! Tattoo contest that will showcase any biker’s tat. The Torian leather shirt is a favorite of bikers everywhere for hot summer time riding. It features 2 chest flap pockets, 2 hand warmer pockets and a full lining. Our shirts are made from the finest goat skins to provide the feel of lamb and the durability of cowhide in a light weight. STURGIS OR BUST–That’s it for the news. I need to jump back into the shop and start welding. The damn deadline is approaching. Today a care package arrived from Rogue for our Pro Street Touring Project with Redneck bags. Then the Kevin Baas Plates arrived for our Brouhaha Best of Show awards. I’ve got to make the bases. Get this, more 5-Balls arrived today and the trophy supplier promised our trophy parts tomorrow. Let’s see, my To-Do list for this weekend: Work on a Ducati, Finish the Free Wheel Sculpture for Mr. Lichter’s display at Thunder Road, finish the Best of Show Trophies and assemble the 5-Ball trophies. Can I have a margarita? I’ll bring you a progress report on Sunday. Ride Forever, –Bandit
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