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BIKERNET JIMS TOOLS OF THE WEEK, FORK MAINTENANCE TOOL DEPARTMENT:FORK LEG AND TUBE HOLDER TOOL–Use this tool to hold fork legs and tubes for easy hands free servicing or re-building. Mounts in a vise to hold the fork firmly during repair without causing damage to the fork assembly. Will not scratch finishes.
No.2251 – Use on smaller or larger fork tubes with a maximum 2?diameter.
Suggested Retail Price: $90.85
FRONT FORK COMPRESSOR TOOL
Use to compress the fork springs in cartridge style shocks when servicing or re-building. The com-pressor can be mounted in a vise for easy hands free servicing. Also includes an adapter for FL forks to eliminate direct contact with spring coil and a special rod to pull up the fork damper rod.
No.1776 – Use on all cartridge-style shocks.
Suggested Retail Price: $299.00
49mm FORK AND DUST SEAL INSTALLER TOOLThis tool is designed to install the lower leg 49mm fork seal squarely into the bore without damaging the seal lip surface. It is a two-piece design to aid in some assembly applications. See Instruction Sheet 2049-IS.
No.2049 – Use on all FXD’S, 2006 to present and all V-ROD’S2002-present(except inverted fork models).
Suggested Retail Price: $116.50
–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com
Mam-O-Man do these tools come in handy.–Wrench
BRING GAS PRICES DOWN–Here’s the idea: For the rest of this year, DON’T purchase ANY gasoline from the two biggest companies (which now are one), EXXON and MOBIL.
If they are not selling any gas, they will be inclined to reduce theirprices. If they reduce their prices, the other companies will have tofollow suit.
But to have an impact, we need to reach literally millions of Exxon and Mobil gas buyers. It’s really simple to do! Now, don’t wimp out on me at this. SPREAD THE WORD.
–from Bob Galletti
JOKES TO OFFEND EVERYONE–What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball?Juan on Juan
What is a Yankee?The same as a quickie, but a guy can do it alone.
What is the difference between a Harley and a Hoover?The position of the dirt bag
Why is divorce so expensive?Because it’s worth it.
What do you see when the Pillsbury Dough Boy bends over?Doughnuts
Why is air a lot like sex?Because it’s no big deal unless you’re not getting any.
–from Dave Florence
RUCKER PERFORMANCE INTRODUCES 2008 PREDATOR–Rucker Performance is proud to introduce the 2008 Predator model. Building on the traditional look of the renowned Predator, the new model features a re-designed, hand-built frame, new billet swingarm, re-designed oil tank, gas tank and rear fender for a more contoured look.
Although the profile of the bike is changing, the high standard of Rucker Performance is not. ?By building the frame in house, we will be able to offer better quality bikes to our customers. The redesigned profile of the Predator serves to enhance the performance and ride of the bike, says Erin Rucker, Chief Operations Officer of Rucker Performance.
The Predator will be debuting in the 2008 model line up of Rucker Performance motorcycles.
For more information or to purchase a Predator, visit www.ruckerperformance.com or call 817.838.3200.
From Bill and Erin Rucker:
Last year was a wonderful one for Rucker Performance. We were among five industry leaders to build the Project X bike, which was revealed at the Cincinnati V-Twin Show in February. The bike, which used the new X-Wedge Motor, was also the first motorcycle that Caroll Shelby endorsed, making it officially part of the Shelby product line.
The Predator took the award for ?Custom Production Bike of the Year? at this same show. In addition, we sponsored the AHDRA rally in Ennis, Texas in May, which was a huge success.
In August, our Nostalgia Bike project was featured at the 30th Anniversary of Elvis?s birthday at Graceland located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Towards the end of the year we began production on the Shelby, introduced the new 2008 Copperhead and updated our classic Predator. We look forward to another successful year in 2008.
Rucker Performance
5518 East Belknap St.
Ft. Worth, TX 76117
p 817.838.3200 f 817.838.3215
http://www.ruckerperforamnce.com
MORE VETERAN’S EFFORTS FROM CRO CUSTOMS–I’ve been mulling over an idea to organize an event for wounded veterans. My dad was 100% DAV WWII and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve been donating for years, but it would be great to put on a run/event where 100% of the cash goes to DAV.
Are you aware of any such events in California?Would you be interested in helping me get it rolling or participating in some way?
–Caleb
Caleb R. Owens
cro customs inc.
~ So – Cal ~
310-923-2613
crocustoms.com
This is the year of the Veteran on Bikernet and we will support veteran related charities whenever possible as we work toward our 2009 Bonneville Veterans Raffle.–Bandit
ABATE OF ILLINOIS CHECKS IN– Hello Bandit! It’s Ruth – you might remember me as the gal you sent a case of your books to several years back, to support ABATE of IL State PAC and FED PAC fundraisers. Everyone loved them by the way!! I’m still aghast that you signed EVERY ONE. Your hand must have ached for a month.
Just coming back around from some troubles and moving (and a marriage!) and just wanted to send out a wish-you-well yell, and a happy St. Pats! I hope to frequent the site more often now… =)
God bless from the Midwest
–Ruth (and Hopsing)
If you care to, check out my ol’ man’s club website www.ironsledsmc.com
HINES LAUNCHES 2008 SEASON WITH FINAL ROUND APPEARANCE– Runner-Up Finish Moves Three-Time Champ into Second in Point Standings.
GAINSVILLE, Fla. (March 17, 2008) ? Andrew Hines started his pursuit of a fourth NHRA Pro Stock Bike title with four straight 6-second passes at the track where he recorded the class?s first-ever sub-7-second run, but it wasn?t enough to secure his 14th career win on his Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson V-Rod.
Despite a heart-breaking loss in the final round of the 2007 season at Pomona that cost him a fourth championship, Hines came out swinging at the season-opener in Gainesville with a No. 3 qualifying spot and four consecutive 6-second passes that thrust him into a final round showdown against eventual winner Matt Guidera on his Mohegan Sun/Rocklin Motorsports Buell. En route to the finals, Hines bested Junior Pippin and Angie McBride with 6.96-, 6.95-second passes in the first and second rounds, respectively, before knocking off reigning champ Matt Smith in the semifinals with a perfect .000-second reaction time and a 6.793-second pass that matched Smith?s elapsed time. Hines then lost in the finals with a 6.98 to Guidera?s 6.94.
It was a disappointing loss, but making it to the finals in the first race of the season helps keep the team?s morale up, Hines said. Last year at this time we were struggling to find the right setup, so to start out of the box so competitively is great. Both motorcycles are running real well, and as long as we keep the V-Rods running consistent, the round wins will keep on coming.
Hines teammate Eddie Krawiec, who qualified fourth, beat Michael Ray in the first round with a 6.97 before red-lighting in a second-round loss to Chip Ellis.
What a way to start the season, with both bikes qualifying and Andrew making it to the finals. The Gainesville fans are so enthusiastic about our bikes and the riders really enjoy this event, said Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso. Last year we really struggled at the season opener and this was a refreshing change for the 2008 season.
2008 STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY EVENTS FINAL REQUEST– STURGIS, S.D. ? The Sturgis Rally Department is in the process of compiling event information for the upcoming 68th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Schedule of Events Pocket Guide.
We invite you to submit 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally related events for inclusion in the official schedule of events publication. Submitted event information should include: Event Name; Event Date; Event Time (start and finish); Event Location. Due to space constraints only the event name, date, time and location can be included in the events listing. Other information submitted will not be included. Only bona-fide motorcycle events will be included on the schedule. The Sturgis Rally Department reserves the right to final approval and editing on all submitted entries.
Events will be listed free of charge in the Official 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Schedule of Events Pocket Guide, and also on the Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally website www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com Submissions must be received by 30 May 2008 in order to be included in the 2008 Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Schedule of Events Pocket Guide. Events may be submitted electronically to pepper@sturgismotorcyclerally.com NEED A PLACE TO STAY FOR STURGIS 2008?–L Rancho MotelComfortable, Quiet, ConvenientMa & Pop motel in the middle of Spearfish, SD. 17 miles from Sturgis, walking distance to bars and food. Clean rooms, king beds, A/C and cable. Laundry on-site. Matt Basher PAY RESPECTS TO– Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and, with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him (Oh, man, this is SO BAD, it’s good) a supercalloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis. –from Rev CarlR HANG ON, BIG WEEK AHEAD–I’m not rambling further. I stood on the soapbox in the beginning, but I’ll mention that our Easter Week line-up contains a complete ride report from the great Northeast to Daytona and back from Art Parry. We have several hot bike features including the Envy Cycles custom, Chopper Dave’s X-wedge, Matt’s Crew and more. I have a quick John Reed tech on the verge of completion. I need a Big Boar battery, then I’m going for a ride on my 1928 Shovelhead. I can’t wait. Have a helluva weekend. Ride Forever, –Bandit
$750 for the week, group rates available.
Call 605 645-1679 or go to www.LRancho.com for more information.
L Rancho Motel ? Operations Manager
Www.lrancho.com
605 645-1679
