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PROCHARGER GANG CONSIDERING BIKERNET– I just took a peak at your sponsorship section, nice visual up front. I’m glad you noticed some of the ProCharged bikes at Daytona. It is a constantly growing population, especially now that ProCharger was given the Easyrider’s Performance Product of the Year award.
We will be reviewing your sponsorship information and I will be in touch.
–Zack P.
Marketing Department
Accessible Technologies Inc. / ProCharger
Ph. 913.338.2886 x.219
zpike@procharger.com
Okay, everybody drop Zack a note and tell him how cool Bikernet is.–Sin Wu
BIKERNET DOG TEST– If you don’t believe a dog is truly a man’s best friend. Just try this experiment one time.Put your dog and your wife in the trunk of the car Leave them there for one hour.
When you open the trunk,,,,, see which one is really happy to see you !
–Geno
NO. 4 COLOGNE SHOW, MARCH 2008–Two-wheel vehicle experts from Schweinfurt Vehicle Academy present latest developments.INTERMOT Cologne 2008: Workshop Centre presents modern requirements
In 2006 Koelnmesse implemented the first INTERMOT Workshop Centre in 2006, which met with very strong interest from trade visitors. The Workshop Centre will again be presented in 2008 in cooperationwith the Schweinfurt Vehicle Academy. On anexhibition area of over 160 m2 in Hall 5.1, the experts will demonstrate the requirements of a modern two-wheel vehicle workshop and the necessary technical preconditions. In live demonstrations inthe INTERMOT Workshop Centre, trade visitors cansee for themselves that even the most complicated problems can be solved.
The following topics will be demonstrated:
1. Electrical and electronic error diagnosis
2. Conducting exhaust gas testing
3. Customising
4. Engine technology
5. Chassis diagnostics
Work on the two-wheel vehicles will be carried out using tools and diagnostic equipment that the Vehicle Academy uses in its master?s degree courses. This means that trade visitors can obtainimpartial recommendations about workshop equipment. Inaddition to the demonstrations, the two-wheel vehicle experts from the Schweinfurt Vehicle Academy will also be available for personal discussions.
Over 1,100 exhibiting companies from around 40 countries are expected to attend INTERMOT Cologne from 8th to 12th October 2008. INTERMOT Cologne 2008 is staged by Koelnmesse GmbH, and the event?sconceptual sponsor is the German Motorcycle IndustryAssociation (IVM), Essen. As an action-packed trade fair event, INTERMOT Cologne 2008 will provide its visitors with impressive shows and many other highlights relating to the topics of motorcycles,scooters and motor sports. Halls 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9and 10 of the Cologne exhibition centre will be occupied with a total gross exhibition area of over 120,000 m”. In addition, the complete outdoor space at Koelnmesse ? totalling 75,000 m” as wellas special areas in the halls will be used for theevents and the supporting programme.
Further information and photo material is available at www.intermot-koeln.com
–Koelnmesse GmbH
Phone + 49 221 821 2366
LIFESTYLE’S MARCH MADNESS!–Super Hot Bikes at Really Cool Prices!LifeStyle Cycles has more bikes on our showroom floor than anyone in the Southland! Come on in and see for yourself!
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THE CHANGING FACE OF MISS STURGIS– Many Black Hills ladies entered in the Internet contest for Miss Sturgis.
Sturgis, S.D. – March 3, 2008 – The Miss Sturgis 2008 and Girls of Sturgis Bike Week contest, online for almost a month, has drawn a majority of entries from the Black Hills area. As the contest enters the third round of competition, the votes and contestants continue to dramatically increase.
The Miss Sturgis Contest began years ago in a tent in downtown Sturgis with winners selected each night by audience participation. At the end of the week, the winner was selected among the finalists. Eventually, the contest moved into the Pavilion at Glencoe CampResort. For the past three years, Miss Sturgis has been a paid spokesmodel. Now the contest has returned and gone high-tech by moving to the Internet.
This year’s contest is being promoted by several of the largest radio stations in the Black Hills. Visitors to Miss Sturgis.com can read all about the Girls, and vote for their favorite contestant. Twelve of the Girls will be photographed for the Girls of Sturgis Bike Week calendar and one of the 12 chosen will become Miss Sturgis 2008. The Girls of Sturgis Bike Week will be making personal appearances during Sturgis Bike Week 2008 and will autograph the free calendars at Thunder Road.
In mid-February, the first three finalists for the Miss Sturgis 2008 contest were chosen from over 40 entries. The voting was incredibly close, with just a few votes separating the top ten contestants. All three finalists live in the Black Hills:
Lizzy is a 24-year-old property manager whose eyes, “could turn the hardest biker into a pussy cat.”Motor Mandy is a 21-year-old bombshell brunette with a passion for motorcycles, fashion and fishing.
T_Lyn is a product promoter with a Bachelor’s degree in Business who loves beach volleyball (even though beachfront property is somewhat limited in South Dakota.)
Round Two produced three more finalists, from over 60 entries:Sasha is a singer/songwriter, motorcycle author and journalist from Nashville who has been riding to Sturgis for over 10 years.
Dewitta is a creative and outgoing promoter for South Dakota tourism who hails from Presho.
Sexy Italian is a full time student in Rapid City who garnered the backing of the local Marines and the guys at Dakota Angler.
The Miss Sturgis 2008 contest moved into Round Three on March 1. Those contestants not chosen in Rounds One and Two had the voting slate wiped clean, and a dozen new contestants were added. Entries will continue to be accepted until March 14. Final voting ends on March 29 and the new Miss Sturgis 2008 will be announced in April.
Information on how to enter, or to vote for Miss Sturgis, is at www.misssturgis.com.
BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK–‘There’s a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It’s called marriage.’– Sam Kinison
–from James Schnarr
LONG STAGGERED SLASH CUT REBEL DRAG PIPES FROM HOOKER HEADERS– BOWLING GREEN, KY – Hooker Headers is proud to announce the latestadditions to their Step Tuned Drag Pipe offerings for 1985-2007 and 200849 State Dressers. The stylish #27947-3HKR pipes add sex appeal, plusserious performance over a broad power curve when compared to the stockpipes.
These tuned pipes feature ceramic coated stepped internal head pipes toincrease horsepower and torque with a huge 2″-1/2″ outer chrome pipe forthe “Big Tube” look with no visible bluing. This innovative designeliminates the low-midrange torque loss that goes with other brands oflarge diameter straight pipes.
All Hooker exhaust systems come with new gaskets, chrome flanges,c-clips, machined chrome brackets, hardware, and muffler cartridges thatdeliver the sought after deep rumble among Harley owners.
Optionalmuffler cartridges are available offering either a smooth mellow soundor loud sound with improved flow.Hooker newest products are now available now at your nearest dealer.
For more information, contact Holley Tech Service, P.O. Box 10360,Bowling Green, KY, 42102-7360, Telephone 270-745-9520. Or visit us onthe web: www.ilovemyhookerheaders.com.
DUBLIN?S MOB ST. PADDY RIDE & BBQ–Daddy told us ” Boys find something your good at and become the best” so we found the nearest bar and became World Renound Professionals. Come join us for what we do best, throw a great party (and our chops ain’t half bad either) Sun March 9th Dublin Mob’ s PADDY RIDE & BBQ is back!
As usual the music is 1st rate The Farmers (san diego legends) The Downs Family (true Irish punk rock) & Deere Johns (honkeytonk rockabilly). San Diego’ got our back with the best sponsors Hodads (the finest burgers in THE WORLD) Undisputed fitness & training club, Motorcult, Innes clothing, & Hooleys Irish Pub
Ride 9-11 am (LEAVES at 9 sharp, be early) Rock Show & BBQ 12-5 Come bring the fam and join ours !
RIDE YOUR CHOP ROD OR CUSTOM !!
–Slainte DMC
THUNDER MOUNTAIN CUSTOMS UNVEILED THEIR TMC SPITFIRE–Thunder Mountain Customs unveiled their TMC SPITFIRE to the public on Sunday, March 2nd at Destination Daytona. Be the first to see it! Stop by Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach during bike week to take a peek at the BIKE OF THE YEAR! Want to ride a Spitfire? There are still some availabilities for you to take a ride on the new Spitfire to see how well it handles and looks on the road. Please contact Piper Fairbanks for questions at (970)232-6812.
So, stop by Destination Daytona to see the new Spitfire and get a chance to meet with factory representatives from Thunder Mountain Customs.
–Piper Fairbanks
Director of marketing
Thunder Mountain Customs
970.461.0578 x 316 (w)
970.488.1131 (f)
mailto:piper@thundermountaincustoms.com
GROSSMAN ART SPLASHED ON FENDER–Here’s a fender I shot in Long Beach last year at the Queen Mary Tattoo show. He had an artist copy my art!!I think he said he brought the bike down from Alaska!
HIGH SIERRA STAR BQ FOR STREET VIBRATIONS–Those wanting to attend the High Sierra STAR BQ should make their room reservations right away. The Street Vibrations Spring Rally is being held across the street on the same days. The Spring Rally is growing quickly and rooms at the Nugget are going fast.
Need another reason? If you send payment by May 5, 2008 to be a part of the High Sierra STAR BQ, you will get one roll of the dice to win a 2008 Yamaha Raider. The Raider is 113ci of custom class and has been named The Bike of the Year by Metric Cruiser Magazine.
Come join us for the Most Legal Fun on Two Wheels!http://www.highsierrastarbq.org/
AMSOIL LUBRICANTS AVAILABLE–AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended for air or liquid cooled 4-stroke engines. It meets SAE 90, API GL-1 gear oil requirements and is recommended for transmissions and primary chaincases. AMSOIL MCV is recommended for Harley Davidson,Buell, Victory, Ducati, Aprilia, BMW, Triumph? and other motorcycles where 15W-50 or 20W-50 engine oils or SAE 90, GL-1 gear oils are used. Not recommended for shaft drive hypoid gears or where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.
MIXING AMSOIL
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is compatible with conventional and synthetic motor oils; however, mixing oils may shorten the oil life expectancy and reduce the performance benefits. AMSOIL does not support extended drain intervals where oils have been mixed.
Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL motorcycle oil.
SERVICE LIFE
For “on road” use in engines, transmissions and primary chaincases, change AMSOIL MCV and AMSOIL engine oil filter at twice the motorcycle manufacturer change interval or one year, whichever comes first. Change other brand oil filters at standard intervals.For “off road” use in engines, transmissions and primary chaincases, change AMSOIL MCV at the standard motorcycle manufacturer change interval.For racing or in engines modified from the original factory design, no change interval recommendation is made. Oil changes are at the owner’s discretion.When you’re ready to buy Amsoil Synthetic Motorcycle Oil click on the banner above, where you can place your order online. Be sure to look at our EAA air filters and EaO oil filters as well, they are the best filters on the market today and will protect your engine better than any other filter available.
NEW SPEEDO/TACH WITH ADJUSTABLE-COLOR LED BACK-LIGHTING–More Than 600 Backlight Color Options on New Harley-Davidson Gauge.
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 29, 2008) ? The new Combination Speedometer/Tachometer – Color-Matched Lighting ($499.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories features a multi-color LED lighting system. Using the trip reset push-button, the backlighting of the gauge can be adjusted to blend four LED colors through a range of more than 600 color-tone options to match any paint scheme or viewing preference. This gauge combines an analog speedometer and tachometer so the rider may monitor engine speed without adding a handlebar-mounted tach. The gauge also features an easy-to-read LCD odometer/tripmeter.
It mounts in the stock dash opening and is a direct plug-in installation. Versions are available to replace the original-equipment five-inch and four-inch speedometers on Harley-Davidson Touring, Sportster, Softail and Dyna models. See dealer for fitment details. Mileage reinstatement is available through a Harley-Davidson dealer.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
MID-USA MOTORCYCLE DISTRIBUTOR SOLD–St Louis, Mo., based distributor Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts has been sold to John Stdko and a consortium of St Louis-based businessmen.
The company was owned and operated by Sandi Morrison, whose family started the company, and whose husband Les Morrison died of a long-term illness eighteen months ago.
In a competitive and changing market the decision to sell is understood to have been a financial one, with staff at the company being informed of her decision on March 3rd.
The new owner is a former long-time senior buyer at local rival Midwest Motorcycle Supply. Stdko left Midwest a year or so ago and has since been operating his own custom motorcycle business, Johnny Stdko’s Motorcycle Company, in the St Louis, Mo., area.
CLUB H.O.G. 25 CONCERT CHANGE ANNOUNCED–Harley Owners Group Revises 25th Anniversary Entertainment.
MILWAUKEE – (March 6, 2008) Due to the unexpected cancellation of musical act Aerosmith, the Harley Owner’s Group (H.O.G.) has announced a revised lineup of entertainment for the CLUB H.O.G. 25 anniversary celebration and has announced that all activities at Milwaukee’s Miller Park during the group’s August 28 event will be free to all H.O.G. members.
According to a spokesperson for Aerosmith, the group has canceled its performance at the H.O.G. concert due to medical reasons and does not have any other dates scheduled through the rest of the year.
“While it’s disappointing to lose Aerosmith, we have a great lineup of musical acts including Kid Rock, Sugarland, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts,” said Mike Keefe, H.O.G. Vice President. “We’re pleased to announce that all entertainment during our 25th Anniversary celebration at Miller Park will be free for all H.O.G. members.”
Other scheduled musical acts include DB Bryant, The Billy Bob Thornton Band, Jason Michael Carroll, and Big Bob and the Ballroom Blitz, plus comedians Greg Giraldo, John Bowman, and Lewis Black in addition to the Stunt Zone featuring stunt riders and motorcycle drill teams, a Ride-In show sponsored by Dunlop Tires, the Wall of Ink tattoo contest, and many more scheduled activities. CLUB H.O.G. 25 kicks off a full weekend of Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary celebration events throughout the Milwaukee area August 29-31.
IT’S MARGARITA TIME AT THE BIKERNET HACIENDA–Here’s the line-up for next week. We will bring you a Progressive suspension shock install for Brad’s Panhead. We’ve got Chopper Dave’s X-Wedge feature, if he’ll buy me fish tacos. We have a very sharp Triumph Chopper Feature from one of the guys at Earl’s shop. Curt Lout sent me a batch of killer Bonneville shots and I promise to write something for it. Between Fatbob and Panhead Josh, I’m challenged to write a poem about Salt Racing. We’ll see.
Rumor has it we might receive some exclusive secret shots of a Big Dog limited edition bike from an unnamed source, plus documents stolen from inside the Big Dog headquarters. We’ll release a report on the new Pirelli tire, the Night Dragon brand. Paul Garson just turned in a report on the history of BMW and we have killer Markus Cuff shots of a very rare ’31 restoration. We collected a birthday tribute story from Katmandu, and Bio on our friend Chet who died in Florida and there’s more. I was approached in a dingy Daytona night club party by Horst who slipped me a CD of images. They may be some of the wildest bikes ever built in Europe, so hang on.
I’m going to attempt a run to North Carolina to take a tour of the Wheels Through Time Museum, before it’s dismantled and Dale retires. If you’re in the neighborhood of Maggie Valley, check it out: http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com. It’s amazing.
There you have it from my notes. I’m probably missing something, but even if I am, you’ll be the first to see it on Bikernet. Ah, there’s one. I’ve assigned the young gun, Johnny Humble, to write about Veteran’s Charities and we’re trying to claw the first story out his Texas based computer. Damn he’s slow.
Let’s ride,
–Bandit
