Hey,
I’m at a loss today. I woke up a 4:30 a.m. with a pounding earache, and I thought for sure I had this cold under control. Half the biker world is headed to Indy and the other half are checking their bags and packing for Daytona.
The show must go on, while I pour 60 wt. Amsoil into my ear canal and hammer at the news. It’s going to be a good one. Then I’ll report our projects or crawl back in bed and drink Brandy and tea. What do you suggest?
SEMINOLE ROADHOUSE TO HOST TATTOO SHOW NEW MOTORCYCLE–Love Hate Choppers (LHC) will make its first public debut at Daytona Bike Week under the tent sponsored by The Seminole Hard Rock outside the Dog House Bar & Grill located at 601 Main Street, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 29-March 9, 2008
Love Hate Choppers is a dream collaboration between world-renowned tattoo artist, Ami James and master bike builder, Marlowe B.
Love Hate Choppers blends exquisite classic design, hard-core styling, fine craftsmanship with cutting edge performance. Together this talented duo is producing the sickest, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted choppers ever fabricated that will withstand the toughest rider.
Other legendary master builders displaying bikes at this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Road House Tour include: Brooklyn’s Paul Cox, Russell Mitchell from Exile Cycles and Choppers Inc. founder Billy Lane. All these builders plan to unveil something new.
Additional information can be found, on the official website:http://www.LoveHateChoppers.com/
–Chet (OEP) Burozski
BODY FOUND IN BIKERNET TRIANGLE PARK IN WILMINGTON, CALIFORNIA– Today State police found an unidentified man’s body in a park nearby. They describe him as having a Beer Belly, Saggy Balls, Wrinkly Ass and a SmallDick. I was just checking to make sure You’re okay.
–Dean
BIKERNETMETRIC.COM BEGINNING TO ROLL–1. We’ll post the Italian Bike Fest in the Events section with a teaser in the news –Bob Osias PRIMO SLIMLINE SUPER NARROW OPEN BELT DRIVE TEST– We took off 1 1/2″ of of our 1 3/4″ 11mm Polychain super belt leaving just a 1/4″ of belt to see how much power it would take. Did it pass? Oh yeah!! –Ben Kudon BIKERNET RUSSIAN CONNECTION–We should like to ask you post our links on MOTORCYCLE WEB LINKS for part Biker News.Our information portals publish news in Russian and English :http://www.BikerNews.ru – information for bikers, MC life and events, bikes and technical advice. Can you have interest for taking part with us in our actions. Our action The Two wheels – One road, (motorcycle life reflected in photos). –Sergey. BAKER TURNS JUST TEN YEARS OLD– BAKER Turns 10 Years old at Daytona Bike Week and we’re gonna do something about it! Thursday, March 6 at 8pm | Party @ The Broken Spoke Saloon!!! Yes, it’s true. It’s been only 10 years. We’re still a prepubescent. 1. Since Bert’s 1994 FLSTN was stolen during Daytona Bike Week. (Actually, this has been 11 years.) Now let’s party about it! If you’re in Daytona, we’d love to see you there! Please share this message with everyone far and wide with all the means you have at your disposal – especially my buds working the Internet realm. I know I totally missed the presses to get ink on this. Cincy got in the way. Anyway, this help would be very much appreciated. I’m a graphic designer, not a great organizer of people. That’s why I have an attached PDF for you to pass along if you please. Thanks! –//Scout AMSOIL FOR YOUR HARLEY–AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50 motorcycle oils give motorcyclists what they need: Superior wear protection for high- stress motorcycle engines and transmissions that stay clean and deposit-free. SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils have been reformulated with new high performance additive technology that provides even greater multi-functional benefits for the special requirements of motorcycle applications. These independent and exclusive new AMSOIL formulations provide second-to-none viscosity protection for hot-running American and foreign motorcycle engines, transmissions and primary chaincases. Performance specifications include: API SG, SL/CF; JASO MA/MA-2; API GL-1 Package sizes include: APPLICATIONSAMSOIL 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 S&S ANNOUNCES CONTINUED MAC TOOLS AGREEMENT– LA CROSSE, WI (February 7, 2008) S&S? Cycle announces continued collaboration between S&S and MAC Tools. S&S and MAC Tools have had a great relationship over the past three years and are proud to announce that it will continue through 2009. Through this relationship the S&S Training and Certification Center, S&S Product Development Department and the S&S Remanufacturing Department have been fully equipped with MAC Tools. Each student that attends the S&S Sidewinder or VFI Training gets first-hand experience working with MAC Tools and sees just how extensive the Mac Tools line-up really is. BREW HITS CINCY AND ER SHOWS–Cincy was cool, mood was very optimistic.Been very busy! Many old Triumphs, a pan, 1961 Berlin scooter and my wife’s new 45 flatty I’m building her.Took the Magnum to the Charlotte Easyrider show. Several loved it, but I was told not enough chrome, needs fancy paint and no one understands the Magnum. I even had a 20″ x 32″ sign pointing out all the work on the engine.Glad you liked it! Let me know anyway I can help you!Thanks again and for bikernet, –Brew WHEELER INDUSTRIES EXPANDS SALES AND MARKETING TEAM– New Team to Package Performance Products into one Offering . San Jose, Calif. February 8, 2008: Wheeler Industries, llc today announced that they will be expanding its sales and marketing team to represent additional high performance companies. The companies and products that are to be targeted will compliment the other products for a first time performance package. Products will include engine manufactures, transmissions, clutches and even wheels and tires. “There are performance packages for motors including carburetors or cams that are proven to work in harmony together, said Ray C. Wheeler, president of Wheeler Industries. “We are taking it one giant step further and packing components that will create a complete bike–with a pure performance objective.” Wheeler Industries has over 45 years of combined sales and marketing experience. Their specialties include sales channel development from distribution to dealers and even direct to the customer. They also have an extensive marketing and public relations background which has played an important role in supporting the overall sales efforts. The combined products, which will be offered and marketed individually as well as a whole, will be brought to nationwide events in 2008, focusing minimally on the top 17 trade shows and rallies including Sturgis, Bike Week, Hollister, Laughlin, and many more. Wheeler Industries will leverage their long-term relationships ensuring that the said package and components will be included in top tier distribution and reseller catalogs. Beyond sales channel development and national marketing, Wheeler Industries PR package will include for its clients, regular press release, product announcements in target publications, media relations, review programs and much more. “I have found that a strategic marketing and media support has greatly increased out success with the sales channel,” stated Wheeler. “From pushing this information to distributors and dealers alike and to educated the customer, all players stand to gain. The customer too will get a tried and true package ensuring the best in performance products–not for the weak at heart.” Currently W8Lessrotors is on board with high performance composite brake rotors. Four other companies including a well know belt drive company, motor manufacturer, transmission company and throttle body manufacturer are currently in discussions, with other companies soon to follow. Any performance companies, manufactured in the USA, interested in speaking with Wheeler Industries regarding their involvement in the sales and marketing package can contact Wheeler Industries direct. Only the best products on the market will be considered and no duplicate technologies and products will be accepted, eliminating any and all conflict of business interest. For more information, please contact Wheeler Industries llc. at www.w8lessrotors.com or by calling 831-594-7783. DARWIN MOTORCYCLS SIGNS WITH PEIRSPEED TO SET UP DEALER NETWORK– People regularly ask us “are there dealers in my area where I can see and sit on a bike in person?” After two years of research, listening to what our customers want and personally addressing those requests, we have teamed with Peirspeed, a Cobra Powersports company. Cobra Powersports has a professional team of sales, marketing, parts and service personnel to handle the expansion of the Brass Balls Bobber brand. The Brass Balls Bobbers will be sold exclusively through a new network of Brass Balls Bobber dealerships currently being selected. Peirspeed expects to award 2 to 3 new Brass Balls Bobber dealerships each month with a total of just over 20 being selecting during the first phase of the product distribution plan. Bikes still start at $16,995 and you can build yours on-line at BrassBallsBobbers.com Note: Our website is being updated with new options for the “build your bike” feature. Check back in coming weeks. Bike of the Month – January ’08This bike belonging to David Wilson is a great example for thoughs of you who prefer the oh so smooth ride of a softail, and yet still want a cool, unique ride. This Brass Balls Bobber “Digger” is for SSgt Damon Fairchild. He is currently serving in Iraq and is expected home soon. We solute him and look forward to his safe return. We will bring you photos of his bike when completed. Exciting news will soon to be announced about a very cool partnership between an innovative industry magazine IRON WORKS AND BIKERNET.COM and Brass Balls Bobbers in which the public will benefit. Build it your way. Have us help. Be Unique! –Dar Holdsworth BIKERNET TRIUMPH OF THE WEEK– This bike originally came from a shop in NJ called TT Cycles. That is all they do as well. Their website is Dennis the owner and Steve the motor guy are great guys too. –Frank IT’S-A-BLAST CONVERSION KIT–Designed to give the full custom look to any unsightly Buell Blast. Face it, they are kind of fun but who wants to be seen on one, right? This arch back bone frame kit uses the engine as a stressed member and allows the use of stock drivetrain, front end, wheels, tires, brakes, drive belt, pulley, coil, regulator, handle bars, controls and kickstand, just about everything. Kit includes frame, oil tank, gas tank, foot control mounts, and seat pan. Just add paint, pipe, pegs and air cleaner. $2995.00 MC ADVANTAGES DISTRIBUTES CRANE CAMS–MC Advantages is pleased to announce an agreement to distribute Crane Cams products beginning in the 2008 MC Advantages catalog. “We’re glad to offer such a well-know brand of performance product to our customers,” said Kent Reed, General Manager of MC Advantages. “Crane’s cams, ignitions and other products help us to round out a growing line of the most unique parts in the V-Twin industry,” he noted. The Crane Cam lineup includes a complete line of cams, tappets, pushrods and rockers as well as the industry staple HI-4 ignitions for V-Twin engines. MC Advantages is a distributor of high-performance V-Twin parts based in Grimes, Iowa, serving dealers in the U.S. and abroad. MC Advantages distributes many brands including: S&S? Cycle, Martin Bros.?, Spyke?, Stampede?, Prowler?, Bulletpr?f?, D&M Custom Cycle, Jims?, Dynatek?, Compu-Fire?, Crane Cams?, Hooker? and many more. Adam Roorda RUSSELL MITCHELL PRODUCES A MONSTER SET OF PIPES–Now available, all new, Exile Monster Pipes designed by Russell Mitchell for late modelHarley-Davidson Softails North Hollywood, CA: Russell has been hard at work designing and testing all new Exile pipes for Softails. These huge, new 2-INCH Monster Pipes have been a signature component on every Exile Cycle for over a decade. After thousands of requests, they are now finally available for your 1986, 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail models. “I attend shows all over the country and world that is the one product request that is always asked of me and Exile time and time again. I love it when customers know exactly what they want,” said Russell. Offered in two styles, Monster Drag Pipes and Monster Shotgun Pipes, feature heavy 16 gauge steel tubing and a finish that is truly show worthy. The 1 _-INCH header pipe continues inside the true outer body maximizing the scavenging pressure, resulting in significant performance gains. This double layer construction also helps resist discoloration. Each set includes removable louvered-core baffles with polished billet end-tips, and all the necessary brackets and hardware. The Exile logo is carved into each pipe so everyone will know you?re running the real deal! Exile Monster Pipes are priced at $599 and are available exclusively through Drag Specialties or direct from Exile Cycles. Exile also offers their combo? deal one front pipe and both styles of rear pipe for $799 allowing you to switch up the look of your ride for very little extra cash! For more information call Exile Cycles on (818) 255-3330 or visit: CALIFORNIA HELMET COURT CASE BUILDING– There was a Court Hearing today in Santa Cruz. It’s the lawsuit against the CHP (Civil Court) that was filed by motorcycle riders because the police are enforcing the helmet law improperly. The CHP’s attorney, the Attorney General of California (AG), filed a request (MSJ) that the court give the win to the CHP, because they claim there’s enough proof that the CHP will win after the trial, so “why have a trial?” The Judge denied the MSJ and disagreed with the AG. WE win again. In fact, the Judge disagreed with the CHP (AG) so strongly, that he hinted that the CHP might lose the case in the long run. So, we have some paperwork to file with the court ASAP. We are hoping the Judge actually signs an Injunction against enforcement. In other words, orders the police to quit enforcing the helmet law. What do you need to do? Right now, make an effort to contact everybody you know (and everybody they know) to get information to me about any helmet ticket you can find. The more unapproved helmet tickets you can show the Judge, the more likely he is to see that they have been writing tickets when they shouldn’t have. Take a picture of the helmet if you can, but most importantly get the info about that ticket emailed to me ASAP. A copy of the ticket would be the best. A “goldmine.” We’ve been telling you for months that this will, very likely, take the helmet law out completely. You have not been this close to getting rid of the helmet law since it was written into the lawbooks in 1992. Make this your personal goal; Find any and every helmet ticket written since 1996, the Easyriders Federal Court Decision. Every person you find that was ticketed for a helmet violation is another nail in the coffin of the helmet law. Now go find ’em; We know they’re out there. Get back to me. –PAN Continued On Page 2
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2. Since Lisa talked Bert into taking the insurance money and building a new bike instead of buying a new one
3. Since Bert built this new, replacement bike and the thing shaking like a jackhammer on the highway
4. Since Bert taking his General Motors Senior Transmission Engineering wisdom and creating a 6-Speed for it
5. Since Bert and Lisa decided to base a company on such transmission mastery
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