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THE BEST INTERNAL THROTTLE EVER.FINALLY A THROTTLE THAT IS BETTER THAN STOCK–My Internal throttle is the result of trial and error. My throttle uses 6 bearings 5 sealed ball bearings and 1 needle bearing. The object was to create a throttle that was the smoothest ever. Precision was key. There is a dual helix that 4 of the 5 ball bearings ride on. This allows the plunger inside to have support from both sides as the throttle is twisted.
The needle bearing rides on the plunger shaft to keep the helix housing at the proper distance from the inner shaft. The rear of the inner shaft has a axle that slides threw the needle bearing and into the 5th sealed ball bearing for a tight fitment allowing no play side to side. All of this is held together with c-clips.
The return device uses a spring that has a slide so that the plunger returns when throttle is let go. The mounting of my new throttle is easy as it can be. Slide the throttle in and tighten the split bolt up. This means NO WELDING OR DRILLING AND TAPPING.
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NEW HOOLIGAN ST FROM BIG MIKES–I don’t have any specs, but it’s hot and ready. Check your local Big Mike Choppers dealers for all the dope.
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BIG TWIN WEST WEBSITE CRANKED UP–The Big Twin West website is up and running! The show will be here before you know it, so make sure you visit www.bigtwinwest.com for the latest Big Twin West news and registration information.
Big Twin West provides the ultimate showcase of the American and Metric Big Twin lifestyle market by attracting the world?s largest and most powerful brands and buyers. Retailers, dealers and builders come to Big Twin West to experience the entire industry, preview the hottest trends, buy the latest accessories and hard parts to drive store sales, and attend seminars to learn about best practices for running a business, all in one energized three-day event.
More than just a trade show, it’s a celebration of excellence within the industry. Whether you work in the industry, are interested in what’s happening in the Big Twin market or ride a cruiser, you belong here.
Master Builder and Celebrity Build-Off
Watch as four teams compete to build a customized bike in two days
Big Twin Customs Invitational
Premier bike showcase featuring custom built bikes from around the world
Big Twin Dealer Awards Ceremony and Banquet
Celebrate the accomplishments achieved by industry leaders
Live Auction
Bid on and take home one of the bikes featured in the Big Twin Customs Invitational or bid on one of the bikes built by the celebrities and master builders.
Did we mention it’s in Las Vegas ?
For more information on all of the features check out our website at http://listmgr.advanstar.com.
RIP’S BAD RIDE UPDATE–WHAT: 9th Annual Rip’s B.A.D. Ride, Bikers Against Diabetes, a fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association.
WHO: Eight thousand bikers across Southern California starting from multiple sites converging at Oak Canyon Park in Orange County for a giant festival, featuring rock concert with The Fryed Brothers Band and other bands to be announced, bike show, exhibits, food and fun. All Southern Californians, bikers or not, are invited to the festival at Oak Canyon Park in Orange County. VIP riders include Karen Davidson and Willie G. of the founding family of Harley-Davidson, and actor Larry Hagman.
WHEN: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Registration 8 -10 a.m.
Ride begins at 10 a.m.
Gates open at Oak Canyon Park at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Host start site: Bartels Harley-Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. Other start sites: Los Angeles Harley-Davidson, South Gate, California Harley-Davidson, Harbor City; Engine Joe’s Cycle Service, Cathedral City; Pomona Valley Harley-Davidson, Quaid Harley-Davidson Loma Linda; Quaid Temecula Harley-Davidson, Orange County Harley-Davidson, Irvine; Harley-Davidson of Fullerton; Skip Fordyce Harley Davidson; Biggs Harley Davidson, Oceanside; The Shop, Ventura; Harley-Davidson of Westminster, San Juan Capistrano Harley-Davidson, Victorville Harley Davidson and Mission Motorsports, IrvineFestival site is Oak Canyon Park in Orange County.
WHY: Rip’s B.A.D. Ride is the legacy of Rip Rose, a columnist for decades for Easyriders Magazine, who was an avid motorcycle rider for 40 years. Rip passed away in February 2000 from cancer and had lived with diabetes for more than a decade. The B.A.D. Ride was his dream and the 2006 ride continues his legacy. In addition to music, food and fun, the event features a tribute to Rip. The ride is a fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association, with proceeds going to research, education and advocacy. There are more than 20 million Americans with diabetes, 2.2 million in California and more than 1.2 million in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
COWBOYS ON THE COAST– I got to ride from Palm Bay Florida to Beaumont Texas to cover the event Cowboys On The Coast. The event is in its second year of operation and though it is not the biggest I have ever been to I was impressed with how well it was organized and ran. There was a good balance of vendors to those attending, which turned out to be about double of last year.
It is put on by Robin Troy for Cowboy Harley & Cowboy Honda. She had some help from the local HOG chapter, Honda Red Riders, Circuit Riders, CMA, Maverick and BACA. It was held at Ford Park a big complex just West of Beaumont on I-10, it is ideal as it will handle the growth this event will have as more people find out about it. This year they included free camping on site, added a stunt show more bike games, and enlarged their bike show with added classes.
There were numerous displays and vendors and the one that seamed to get the most attention was Sonny Keeton with his Old School display. It was joined by his pin stripping booth and the Xtreem Chopper Kit booth with Tom Young.
There was plenty of other entertainment which included the Bikers Inner Circle Radio Show with Charlie Brechtel.
Charlie and his band played his Original Biker Songs and rocked the house as they warmed up the audience for Blackfoot and Molly Hatchet.
I think all the things are in place for this event to continue to grow and Robin does have some ideas to make it even bigger and better in 2007
It is not too early to make a note on your calendar to attend next year. Hey I could take your picture and you could end up here or in one of the mags. SeeYa
— ROGUE
PLAN YOUR SUMMER TRAVELS WITH AMA’S RIDE GUIDE TO AMERICA–If you’re looking to do a little exploring this summer, check out the Ride Guide for inspiration and trip planning details. Thirty-five favorite rides from many of the most popular motojournalists writing today, all brought together in one book complete with full-color photos, topo maps, and point-to-point directions.
DOGG BONE CUSTOMS MARYLAND–Just wanted to drop you guys a line or two and let you know that Dogg Bone Customs will be set up at the Beast of the East show being held in Salisbury, Maryland this coming weekend. For more info. on the event you can go to: http://delmarvabikeweek.com/
DBC will be set up with a wide range of machines, ranging from Bobbers to fat tired Customs, some of which are for sale, as in our April Special, ABEL. For more info. on Dogg Bone Customs and what we have to offer, head on over to our site and check us out: http://doggbonecustoms.com/
Come by and say “HI”… The first 20 lovely ladies that come by and say they read about us on Bikernet get their choice of a free pair of thongs or booty shorts, while supplies and sizes last! Hope to see you at the show!
–JB
Dogg Bone Customs
http://doggbonecustoms.com/.com
804-590-9492
We Chop ‘Em – Doggiestyle…
BIKERNET’S MOST BEAUTIFUL DYNA CONTEST SPONSORED BY D&D EXHAUST– That’s right, you get to pick the best looking DYNA from the Bikernet Community. Just vote for the one that you like the best. The motorcycle that gets the most votes receives a new set of Fat Cat pipes from D&D Performance Exhaust.
The 2 into 1 Fat Cat Pipes makes the best horsepower and torque. The stylish upswept design provides the performance rider with extra ground clearance. Each pipe is hand fitted and installed with heat shields. Experience up to 12 additional ponys.
Watch for the contest info on the home page this coming week.
NEW BIKERNET LIVING WILL FORM–I, __________________________, being of sound mind and body, do not wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means.
Under no circumstances should my fate be put in the hands of pinhead politicians who couldn’t pass ninth-grade biology if their lives depended on it or lawyers/doctors interested in simply running up the bills.
If a reasonable amount of time passes and I fail to ask for at least one of the following:
______a Bike Magazine,
______a Margarita
______Jack Daniels on the rocks
______Sex
______a Chinese food
______a Steak
______Lobster or crab legs
______a computer,
______a Bowl of ice cream
______a wrench,
______Chocolate
______Sex
It should be presumed that I won’t ever get better.
When such a determination is reached, I hereby instruct my appointed person and attending physicians to pull the plug, reel in the tubes and call it a day.
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
BIKERNET FREE CONTEST AREA–Sure we make you fill out a brief questionnaire, but what the hell. You can ask for any prize you want, make suggestions to the Bikernet staff, piss us off, or kiss our butts. Check it out. It will take less than a minute, it’s free, and if something special happens you’ll get a note from Bandit.
MOTORCYCLE SERIES AGAINST BREAST CANCER–As many of you know, I have be, all by myself, and by working so much with women who were desperately ill or who had died, that it just got to be too much. As you know, for the past 5 years I have completely dedicated myself to helping women with breast cancer and while I love what I do, I guess it was eventually was bound to take it’s toll. The good news is that after 4 years of working on the 1 in 8 Motorcycle Series Against Breast Cancer, we have finally grow to the point were we are very well respected in the field.
Moreover, our focus is very different that most breast cancer organizations, who tend to focus exclusively on research and trying to find a cure. While that is of critical importance, our focus is on early diagnosis and education. My partner, Tim Messer, of Gardener-Westcott in Michigan and myself are both cancer survivors ourselves and neither of us ever thought it could happen to us. This terrible disease does not strike faceless people but our own wives, sisters, mothers and daughters and diagnosing breast cancer as early as possible is literally the only chance people have to survive. While finding a cure for breast cancer is certainly important, in the meantime it is of critical importance that for those men and women with breast cancer, they receive the treatment they need as soon as possible.
In a world where we often feel powerless to do anything that can make a difference, this is a chance. Every week I hear from women who say what we are doing has helped them and I’m going to keep going as long as possible. Incidentally, anyone who is willing to help us and can sell 100 raffle tickets or more, will automatically receive an invitation to the star-studded event at the end of the season.
Thank you so much for caring and please let me hear from you.
–Ken
www.1in8.org
(91) 469-5662
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