Hey,
This is one of those nuts days. We kick off the news with a bang every Thursday morning. I hit the coffee and the computer simultaneously and don’t stop staring at the screen until I’ve downloaded all the news–unless I’m interrupted.
Today was packed with disruptions, like the dogs tearing shit up, the phone ringing, emergencies, doctor appointments, you name it. All the sniveling aside, this is going to be a helluva Thursday news, but I have a comment first:
We need to make, “Made in America,” a strident code and work on it. I like the people of China, Tawain and Korea. I don’t hold any grudges. I know we’re rapidly heading in a World economy direction, but we need to refocus on our homeland and support our quality product base. It’s easy, look for that Made in the U.S.A. line on any products and pay a little extra to support our working base. You don’t need to follow the code for every purchase, but keep it in mind always. I’ll mention a couple of supportive facts at the end of the news. Now let’s hit it:
GREG’S CUSTOM CYLES INTRODUCES The Deepsickness Front End —Clearwater, FL – Greg’s Custom Cycle Works, Inc. introduces the Deepsickness inverted front end. This new cutting edge production front fork suspension system is designed exclusively for today’s new bikes offering a unique addition to any custom motorcycle.
The Deepsickness Front End actuates differently than a standard hydraulic fork assembly using an external air shock and a stabilizer link for added control and performance plus gives it that cool, mechanical look. The fork tree and rockers are constructed from billet aluminum and have a wide stance. This front end with dimensions of 63 mm hollow tubes allow easy wiring and internal brake to accommodate most bike builders’ needs. A wide range of handlebars will fit the stock mounting points. We offer a variety of custom colors as well as raw or powder coated finishes with air style shocks & billet rockers.
Options, such as gas charge shocks, a driving light package, a headlight and mounting kit are available.
For further information, call Greg’s Custom Cycles at 727-461-4840 or visit www.gregscycles.com
VALERIE THOMPSON ROLLS INTO THE DRAG RACING PRO STOCK CLASS– I would like to fast forward to February 2008 with some exciting news to share with everyone. I am proud to announce VTR’s emergence into the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Class. We have secured a new partnership with “The Real Security Company” featuring their advanced GPS product technology “EYE-ON” as my official Title Sponsor. We are involved in several other negotiations and are looking for associate sponsors, but with this dynamic partnership and our incredible team already in place I am more excited than ever about this season.
The Real Security Company is a worldwide supplier of innovative residential, corporate, military, industrial and automotive-marine theft deterrent and prevention products. These newly developed products protect against the majority of theft and breech situations such as professional thieves, the joy rider, and smash and grab thieves. Through highly advanced GPS technology the EYE-ON Amber T1000 is able to track and provide electronic security for your children, family members and pets. I am looking forward to a long and profitable relationship with such an exciting and progressive company. For more information on my new sponsor, please visit www.therealsecuritycompany.com
I have been having a great time developing my new team. Starting with new team colors, racing leathers, and not to mention a lot of training which, I have already started. My new crew chief; Gary Tonglet has me on a very strict training program. Were making many hot laps and will be ready for Gainesville on the EYE-ON S&S Buell. Check out some testing pictures! http://johnguate.smugmug.com/gallery/4274258#P-1-12
EASYRIDER SHOW TOUR HITS DALLAS THIS WEEKEND–THE HAVE OPENINGS FOR BIKE ENTRANTS–“We need bikes for the competition, if you know anybody in the area have them tell Bruce that you sent them,” John Green, the ER Boss said. Just show up or drop a line to John at Easyriderjg@aol.com. Tell him you’re coming, and they’ll take care of you.
I am on it, Darryl Briggs gave me the heads up earlier today, so I rounded up Frank’s big trailer and we are bringing an least four extra bikes (we were bringing two already) and if I can get Jimmy to haul another trailer he will pull two more.
Holly and I will also see if we can get a couple of other builders and or bike owners to come up from the Texas National list too? I have always liked the Easyriders shows so I’ll do all I can to help out, you know how much I love custom bikes and bike shows. . .hehehe
–Kent
P.S. I am sending you a couple progress shots of the 77 supper glide
WALMART WARS REVIEW–Glad to see you are spreading the word about those un-American crooks known at WalMart……unfortunately most folks would rather save 25 cents than be a good U.S. citizen….these crimes didn’t just start at WalMart, they’ve been going on and GROWING for years !
All you fuckers saving 25 cents better spend that saved money to learn Chinese. Good on you Bikernet !
–Dan
One of our report states that 90 percent of the goods sold in U.S. Walmarts comes from China. According to TIME magazine last year 60 million cans of Chinese cat and dog food were recalled because of 16 pet deaths. Poison Chinese toothpaste was discovered, 1.5 million toy trains were sent back because of lead paint and 450,000 Chinese tires were recalled due to tread separation.–Renegade
DEAL OF THE WEEK FROM MY MISTRESS– This is a bike that belongs to a very good friend of mine…would you please place this on the Thursday and or Sunday News?
–Mistress Marilyn
Bike for sale:
Wild West with SK 111 engine, Baker heavy duty 6 speed, left hand drive you can see the wheels. Chrome pack on engine and tranny ect. 10 k miles, new tires and brakes. stealth handle bars.
This bike runs and runs. Owner has cared for this bike like a grand baby. Asking 35K.Serious inquiries contact Pappy:1Pappy@cox.net
AMSOIL FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSONS–In Test Results of Industry Standard Four-Ball Wear Testing, Harley-Davidson’s Own “Genuine” Oil Produces A High Wear Scar vs. Other Leading Motorcycle Oil’s!
Harley-Davidson Maintains That You Use Their “Genuine” Oil, yet Harley Davidson Doesn’t Even Make Their Own Oil.
Learn The Facts About Harley-Davidson Oil in this Eye-Opening Article written by A.J. Amatuzio, President and CEO of AMSOIL INC.
“A situation my daughter, Lyn, told me about recently got me to thinking about how good it is to be able to blend our own oils and have complete control over our own product quality.
Lyn loves to ride motorcycles. She recently purchased a Harley-Davidson bike and took it to the local Harley shop to have our new AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil installed. The mechanic took issue with her not using the oil Harley-Davidson sells, saying, “I’ll use AMSOIL motor oil when AMSOIL starts making motorcycles!”
How would you answer a challenge like that? I was pleased to hear Lyn’s response. She said, ” I’ll start using Harley-Davidson motor oil when Harley starts making oil!”
Perfect! The fact is that Harley-Davidson, like so many other “brands” of oil, contract with one or more oil companies to make their lubricants. Often, the decision as to who actually makes a private labeled product is based on low bid, and like almost everything manufactured by a low bidder, short cuts are taken in order to meet the low price.
Now there’s nothing wrong in having a goal to make money, but let’s get real here. Why would anyone want to use a product manufactured down to a price rather than up to high quality standards? We have tested a number of these private label motor oils and two-cycle oils and we found that many are mediocre quality products. None of them even comes close to performing as well as AMSOIL lubricants, and that’s a fact!
Our Motorcycle Products Brochure, G-391, includes wear comparisons of AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils vs. other oils, including H-D “Genuine”. Both our oils demonstrate superior wear protection over all other tested brands. Interestingly enough, the highest wear scar in this test turned out to be Harley-Davidson’s own “Genuine” oil!
There is a good reason why AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils protect so well against wear. They are formulated with significantly higher levels of zinc and phosphorus, which when included in proper formulation with other high quality additives, provide superior wear protection at the high operating temperatures typical of motorcycles. In addition, synthetic oils inherently reduce sump temperatures so the engines actually run cooler.
The fact is, Harley would do well to have AMSOIL make their oils for them. Then they could be assured that their oil was indeed a superior product. As it is, there may be absolutely nothing wrong with their oil for use in average service, but I guarantee you as the oil temperature gets hotter, like it does when sitting in traffic on asphalt on a hot summer day, the Harley-Davidson with AMSOIL in the crankcase is going to be far better protected and run far cooler than the bike with H-D “Genuine” oil in it. There’s just no two ways about it!
So, my daughter Lyn will be going back to this mechanic armed with the facts about AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils and a few facts about H-D oil. Nobody’s going to tell her that her dad’s oils are not the very best. She knows better, and she’s on a mission to prove her point. Who knows? Knowing Lyn, she might sign up another AMSOIL Dealer in the process.”
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.
READER RENEWS CANTINA MEMBERSHIP, AMAZING!–Just sent ya a check for renewal in the Cantina. Been in it a couple of years now and it has been the best return on investment I have ever had. Hours of interesting info. I put the check in the mail (14.95 US) day before yesterday.Now unlock the dam thing.
And yea I know. When assholes say the check’s in the mail don’t hold your breath.
BTW- The check is plenty good and I aint an asshole unless ya ask my ex.
–Gootie
THE 27TH ANNUAL CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW PRESENTED BY TOYOTA– The final stop for this year’s series is this weekend, February 8-10, at the Chicago Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and will feature our largest show ever! 330,000 square feet of exhibit space combined with a host of special features and bike unveils promises to deliver an unforgettable send off to a great season. Don’t miss the last, and biggest, show of the season! For more show information and to purchase tickets visit, www.motorcycleshows.com.
Just a few sneak peaks and highlights of what’s in store for THIS weekend’s Chicago Show, as we conclude the tour in a BIG way!
Orange County Chopper to be Revealed in Chicago! It just made its television debut last Thursday on the hit show “American Chopper” on TLC. Now Chicago area enthusiasts will be able to see the amazing detail that the “Patriot Chopper” holds. The blade spokes of the wheels feature 3-D inlaid spearheads, representing the seven Army values and an ammunition belt lines the handlebars. Chromed M-4 magazines serve as the struts, and an M-4 rifle is mounted on the side of the rear wheel.
Chicago Debut of the Buell Ulysses XB12XT! That’s right, Chicago attendees will be amongst the first to see the bike that takes adventure sport touring to new heights. It will get you up to 59 highway MPGs and comes standard with top and side cases, plus heated grips to fight off the winter chill. Current Buell owners- show your motorcycle keys at the Buell display for a special treat!
All Women. All Bike. Built From the Ground Up. This year’s Chicago Motorcycle Show will feature an Allstate sponsored live, Gina Woods’ XX Chromes – All Woman Bike Build, to help promote motorcycle safety and rider education among women riders. The XX Chromes – a team of four women bike builders roll into Chicago and descend upon the convention center for three awesome days of wrist-wrenching, tool-torqueing, knuckle-busting, bike-building in front of a live audience to benefit Mooseheart Child City & School.
Women-only Motorcycle Studio Presented by DTM! Stop by Discover Today’s Motorcycling (DTM) Studio to See Why More Women are Taking the Front Seat On Bikes Today. Discover Today’s Motorcycling has developed a women-only motorcycle studio geared specially towards women who don’t ride, providing a welcoming place for those women to explore everything they wanted to know about motorcycling, but were afraid to ask. Enjoy three sections: a lounge, a motorcycle fitting area, and a motorcyclist makeover station.
Jason Britton on Hand in Chi-Town to Sign Autographs. Stop by the 2 Wheel Tuner and Icon booths in Chicago to pick up an autograph from Jason Britton, pro stunt performer and host of the hit TV show “Superbikes.”
New Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones Model Makes Its Chicago Debut! It’s been kept highly confidential and just made its first public unveiling at our Cleveland show last weekend. Chicago show goers will now be amongst the World’s first to see this HUGE new model release from Harley-Davidson, well before it hits the dealerships! Will you be there to see it? Don’t miss this opportunity to make history and see the bike that ventures to the dark side.
See Biker Build-Off Champion Matt Hotch! Matt Hotch Designs will be on tour showcasing his latest custom, “El Rey” valued at over $200,000. Witness in person what The King of Customs and back-to-back Biker Build-Off Champion bring to the show floor.
World’s Fastest Motorcycles! Ever wonder what 350mph on a motorcycle feels like? See a collection of land-speed record holders from 1937 to present in the “History of Speed” display.
Plus many more features, thousands of dollars in giveaways, jaw dropping stunt shows, AND all the latest models under one roof!
CHICAGO SHOW
Friday, February 8, 2008 – Sunday February 10, 2008
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
Admission:
$13 Adult
$6 Children ages 6-11
Children 5 & under free
S&S BUYS FLATHEAD POWER AND ANNOUNCES FLATHEAD PARTS AVAILABILITY–LA CROSSE, WI (February 8, 2008) S&S Cycle announces the availability of replacement parts from Flathead Power by S&S.The demand for quality replacement parts for vintage restorations is at an all time high and Flathead Power by S&S will be ready to deliver on April 1, 2008.
The list of new products from Flathead Power by S&S will start with 1936-’47 big twin tappet blocks, and tappets in standard and +.005″ over sizes. The tappet blocks are silver powder coated for that stock look and are available as a set or single pieces. Next, 1963-’65 cam covers with the flat look of a ’65, as well as a 1966-’69 stock replacement cam cover will be available. The list of great available components keeps going with 1937-’48 UL/ULH (medium compression) aluminum cylinder heads that will be available in a silver finish and available as a set or single piece.
“These are the first of many new products from restoration parts to complete new vintage engines,” said S&S Sr. Manager of Racing & Customer Services, Charlie Hadayia. “Cylinder heads, cylinders, rocker arms and rocker shafts for 1936-’47 big twins, along with a complete 93″ KN engine will be released by the end of May 2008.”
All of these products are made, machined and assembled in the USA. Pricing will be released to the dealers by mid-March and you can get all the information at
A BIKERNET POETIC MOMENT
Bike magazines I’ve read them all
The King of the writers K Randall Ball
He’s been in the circle for now 30 years
By living the lifestyle showing no fear
He’s rode with the clubs and run the gambit
Built sleds from scratch, brothers know him as Bandit
Wrote tech tips, bike features, ways to save cash
short cuts to bike week, titties and gash
Gave hope to downed brothers not riding their hogs
Loved Norma Jean and Knucklehead his dog
Fanned the Flame of what makes a true Brother
Supported our RIGHTS when there was no other
Writing the truths his creedo won’t bend
Bandit the biker a man among men
–FATBOB
Thanks brother. Means a lot.–Bandit
CROWN JEWEL TRUMPET-STYLE MEGAPHONE FROM PRIMO– Here’s a crown jewel, our Trumpet-style megaphone for 1-3/4″ pipes. As lovely as a BIKERNET babe, it rumbles with assertive tones yet, with a twist of the wrist, you can silence it at any moment.
What more could a guy want ???
–E.Z.
Here’s an updated version of the classic Trumpet megaphone muffler which was fitted to so many bobbers & choppers in those early days. Crafted from 16 gauge steel, then polished & plated to a high luster finish, each of these 18″ long beauties emits a very mellow exhaust tone due to the permanent glass pack innards.
Each muffler has a heavy duty stud welded on the backside to assist in mounting, just like the dual set-up pictured here. This crafted slip-on muffler has a 1-3/4″ inlet and includes a sturdy chromed clamp. Mufflers are sold each !
Slip-On Trumpet-Style Chopper Muffler / Fits 1-3/4″ PipesRE-M-2 . . . . . Trumpet Muffler for 1-3/4″ Pipes / Sold Each . . . . . . . MSRP $ 156.61
For further info on these & other fine products contact:
Rivera Primo Inc.
12450 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
o 562-907-2600
o Fax: 562-907-2606
Web: www.riveraengineering.com
BIKERNET STUDIO REPORT, BRANSCOMB RICHMOND TELEVISION INTERVIEWS ON LINE– I have 2 segments up. One with your interview of the Arlen Ness owners and one with biker call outs. Check out the Bikernet Television and Radio Interviews in the Bikernet Radio Department.
CHANCE TO WIN FREE ER SHOW TICKETS AT STROKERS DALLAS PRE-SHOW PARTY–Saturday, February 9th at Centennial Hall in Fair Park
And we’re giving away FREE TICKETS!!Come party with us at the Official Easyriders Show Pre-Party Friday, February 8th at Strokers Ice House and get the chance to win free tickets to the show!Plus, there’s always plenty of Bikes, Babes, and Beer to go around!
Come back on Saturday and catch the Strokers Shuttle to and from the show all day. Park here, enjoy a burger and a few beers, then jump on the bus to ride out to the show. Get back on when you’re done and head back to continue the party at the Ice House! Shuttle will run every 30 minutes, all day long.
Don’t forget you can also ENTER YOUR BIKE IN THE SHOW We’re looking for more bikes and we’re cutting costs on entry fees!If you are interested in entering your bike, just email VENDORS WANTED! As always, for the most up-to-date information about Strokers Dallas, Strokers Ice House, and Strokers Ink visit www.strokersdallas.com BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–PISTON SUPPORT PLATE– Using this tool will give you peace of mind when installing your rings and cylinders by providing a non-marring flat support to push the bottom of the piston against as you install the rings and cylinder over the piston. No.1164 – Use on all H-D style engines. Suggested Retail Price $61.20 –JT Lepien Continued On Page 2
Easyriders is also still accepting vendors for the show. If you would like to set-up as a vendor at Centennial Hall in Fair Park, please email Kari Roben at
or call 214-357-0707.
www.jimsusa.com
