Hey,
I’m back on the Bikernet Job and we’re rockin’. I’ll continue to help out the gang at HOT BIKE, Bike Works and Street Chopper. I’m going to handle specials and outserts so the crew isn’t as overloaded as before. But it good to be back.
Let’s hit the news, quick. There’s a barrel full. I’ve got lots to report, but we’ll catch up at the end:
FAT IS WHERE IT’S AT!!–All New from Big Boar Products are these whopping 200mm FAT TIRE KITS for 1986-thru-2003 model Harley-Davidson Sportsters. Get on the Big Boar FAT diet. This comprehensive kit contain Big BEEFY swingarm, 200mm tire, 8.5 inch wide composite fender, offset pulley, spacers, instructions, and all needed hardware. Fatten up your hog with a Big Tire XL kit fron Big Boar. Call for further information or visit www.bigboarproducts.com
Big Boar Products
6289 Corporate Park Drive
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-8640 fax (865) 458-6754
http://www.bigboarproducts.com
INSPIRED BY BTR3–NEW FRAME FROM GOLDHAMMER– RESPONDING to interest generated by winning the first annual Official Championship of Custom Bike Building, Goldammer Cycle Works is now offering a frame inspired by its winning bike – the BTR3.
The frame is of single-loop design, in 1/8 wall DOM tubing fabricated by Tig-welding. The rear end is rigid (unlike the Softail-style BTR3) and features tapered tubes turned from 1/4in wall tube.
Frame geometry follows a 34-degree neck rake with a 1in stretch in the downtubes and a 2-in forward stretch. The frame can be built into different styles based on the two options for the rear end. The alternative configurations accept either a 120-series tire in 21in or 23-in diameters or an 18-in x 200 tire. The frame has a hidden rear axle and a removable, rubber-mounted battery box that is located under the transmission plate.Goldammer Cycle Works tells us the frame is an ideal platform to build into a board-track, bobber or even conventional style of motorcycle.
GOLDAMMER CYCLE WORKS
Kelowna, British Columbia, CANADA
Tel: 250 764 8002
Fax: 250 764 8022
E-mail: mailto:sjgoldammer@shaw.ca
http://www.goldammercycle.com
BIKERNET FINANCIAL ADVICE–I had a bunch of Canadian dollars I needed to exchange so I went tothe currency exchange window at the local bank.
Short line…..just one guy in front of me…. He was an Asian guy who was trying to exchange yen for dollars and hewas a little agitated….. he asked the teller…”why it change,…yestoday I get two hunat dolla fo yen—today I get hunat eighty”?
The teller says—- “fluctuations”
The Asian guy says—“fluc you white guys too”!!
–from Drew
REVOLUTION SPEED CUSTOM OFFERS CUSTOM CARBON-FIBER FRAMES–The initial idea came from the founders’ observation that the V-twin industry had advanced in all areas except that of frame design, which had remained essentially the same for many years.
Revolution decided to adapt competition car technology and bring motorcycle frame engineering into the 21st century. The process (which has a patent pending) and the designs used enable the company to produce what it claims to be the most advanced frames in the industry.
A complete frame weighs in at 40lb – but that includes the tanks, bearings, rear fender and rear wheel axle. The geometry incorporates a 2-in backbone stretch, and a 2-in shorter downtube. With a 32-degree rake, the forks require a 5-degree offset at the triple trees. The engine and transmission sit 1/2-in lower in the frame.
Revolution claims the carbon fiber frame has twice the strength and eight times the tensile strength of steel, but is not subject to the same fatigue rate.
The substantial weight savings should result in a complete bike weighing less than 400lb, with correspondingly impressive performance gains.
REVOLUTION SPEED & CUSTOM
Marietta, Georgia, USA
Tel: 770 420 9191
Fax: 770 420 9192
E-mail: mike@revolutionspeed.com
http://www.revolutionspeed.com
TWO BIKERNET STAFF MEMBERS INDUCTED IN STURGIS–2005 FREEDOM FIGHTERS ANNOUNCED–First Ball was announced and now Rogue. The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2005 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame Inductees, John “Rogue” Herlihy (CT), and Simon Milward (UK).
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment and sacrifices individuals across the nation, and world, have made to protect the rights of those who ride. In their honor the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame established the nation?s first and only Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.
John “Rogue” Herlihy has been involved in motorcyclists rights for over 30 years and continues his efforts today. As a leader in the Connecticut Motorcycle Association, Rogue tackled the state?s helmet law fight in the 70?s. He went on to help defeat the first national helmet law, HB 3869 in 1975, a fight that solidified motorcyclists’ rights in this country and was the imputes for the powerful grass roots movement that still exists today.
Simon Milward left his lucrative job in 1989 to concentrate on something he believed in and began his full time career working for the interest of motorcyclists with the Motorcycle Action Group United Kingdom. In 1992 Simon established the Brussels headquarters of the Federation of European Motorcyclists and became its General Secretary. It is entirely due to his leadership and tireless efforts that bikers were among the first citizens to benefit from the democratic changes of the Maastrict Treaty. FEM became the Federation of European Motorcyclists Association, which today boasts 22 national riders rights organizations from 18 European countries.
Both inductees will be honored at the annual Sturgis Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast, Wednesday, 10 August, at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Breakfast tickets are available for a $20.00 donation. Traditionally the Breakfast sells out so we recommend that you purchase your tickets well in advance of the event. Tickets can be purchased by phoning the Museum 605.347.2001 or on the Museum?s online gift shop.
WELD LAUNCHES BLUE MAX WHEEL– One of the new designs launched by Weld Racing Motorcycle at the recent V-Twin Expo is the Blue Max.
This is a new design and is part of the Weld ‘Flare’ series – available only for post-2000 models. It is a one-piece billet item that uses an integral hub. This improves the accuracy and stability of the wheel, reduces weight, and allows the design to continue into the hub.
The machined styling details will have a 3D effect when the wheel is in motion.
Weld’s disc rotors and pulleys must also be used. Sizes offered are 18×10.5, 18×8.5, 18×3.5, 21×3.25 and 21×2.15.
Like other Weld products, Blue Max carries a lifetime structural warranty and a five-year warranty on the chrome plating.
This wheel and others in the Flare series, as well as complementary rotors and pulleys, are among the many items featured in the new Weld 2005 catalog.
WELD RACING MOTORCYCLE
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Tel: 866 753 4289
Fax: 816 922 6849
E-mail: mcsales@weldracing.com
http://www.weldmotorcycle.com
NEW CYCLE VISIONS PRODUCTS FOR 2005– Cycle Visions has a number of additional products available for 2005. Among them are the fiberglass-constructed Fat Rod fenders for V-Rods, and the Pyramid cover, an item designed to cover the three holes left when relocating stock license plates.The company also offers a range of sissybars, the ‘Illumabezel’ (with integrated LED run and turn signal), the ‘Road Rod’ pack rack mount and the ‘Correct’ real wheel pulley spacers, which adapt various pulleys to a variety of wheels.
CYCLE VISIONS
San Diego, California, USA
Tel: 619 295 7800
Fax: 619 295 7909
E-mail: info@cyclevisions.com
http://www.cyclevisions.com
S&S PRESIDENT FINALIST FOR WISCONSIN ENTREPRENUER OF THE YEAR– S&S Cycle is pleased to announce that Brett Smith, President of S&S Cycle, has been selected as one of 16 Wisconsin finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2005 Awards.Professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP announced the finalists on May 11, 2005. An independent panel of judges comprised of local community and business leaders selected the 16 finalist companies. Among the 16 finalist companies, award recipients will be announced in several categories at an awards banquet on June 16th at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more information, please contact Brian Conyers at bconyers@sscycle.com or visit http://www.sscycle.com.
“SUGAR DADDY”–Always riding the on the leading edge, PRO-ONE claims their sleek new SUGAR DADDY is the “ultimate way to Pimp in style and comfort”. This super sweet, all inclusive rolling chassis kit is based on the trend setting PRO-STREET SOFTAIL PIRANHA frame and can be ordered in any of 3 different stages, with a virtual catalog of personalized options.
The kit shown here is a Stage 3 version which comes completely assembled and finished with custom paint and graphics. This display model features a Piranha 300mm Pro-Street frame set up for right drive applications. The frame has 5″ stretch in the backbone and 2″ in the single inverted front leg. Tanks are Teardrop stretched for gas and Steel Barrel for the oil. Front fender is a steel Longshot and the rear is a 13.5″ wide strutless Piranha. Wheels are 18 x 10.5 and 21 x 2.15 chrome billet with Avon rubber. A chrome billet drive pulley matches the wheel style and 4-piston billet calipers handle braking at front and rear.
The front end features 4″ over forks with 3 degree chrome billet trees and integrated turn signals. Other trick items include custom leather seating, side mount chrome billet license plate bracket with LED lighting, billet forward controls, chrome T-bars, 5 3?4″ chrome billet headlight and more. As noted the Stage 3 ROLLING CHASSIS KIT as shown is finished in flawless custom paint and completely assembled.
For complete details call 800-884-4173 or visit http://www.pro-one.com/
S&S CYCLE ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF CUSTOMER ADVISORY COUNCIL–LA CROSSE , WI (May 24, 2005) S&S Cycle announces the formation of its Customer Advisory Council. Members from a variety of S&S dealers, distributors, and OE manufacturer dealers make up this new group to provide valuable input to S&S Cycle as they continue to be an industry leader.
Representatives from the following companies include: Arlen Ness Daytona, Hal’s Harley-Davidson, Lifestyle Custom Cycles, Biker’s Choice, CCI, Drag Specialties, Custom Hawg (dealer for American Iron Horse), Gateway Thunder (dealer for Big Dog Motorcycles), and Bourget’s New York (dealer for Bourget’s Bike Works).
This committee will hold quarterly meetings, including two conference calls and two face-to-face meetings throughout the year. The first teleconference meeting took place on May 9, 2005 and the next scheduled meeting will take place at the S&S Customer Support Center in La Crosse , Wisconsin on July 8, 2005. In addition to providing input to S&S about their Proven Performance products and services, this committee will focus on a variety of issues that affect the entire V-Twin industry, including inevitable regulatory issues in the coming years.For more information about S&S Cycle, visit http://www.sscycle.com.
S&S PRO STOCK ENGINES PROVING SUCCESSFUL AT THE TRACK– The S&S 160″ Pro Stock Motorcycle engine is proving to be a success at the track during this drag racing season. Ryan Schnitz on the Muzzy’s Performance, S&S powered Buell won the Pontiac Performance Nationals this past weekend in Columbus , Ohio while Chris Rivas aboard the Mohegan Sun, S&S powered Buell was the runner up the weekend before at the Summit Racing Southern Nationals in Atlanta , GA.
This past weekend, two NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle teams using the S&S power plant made it to the semi-final round. Chip Ellis, of G Squared Motorsports, was defeated by Ryan Schnitz of Muzzy’s Performance. Schnitz advanced to the finals defeating the Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod ridden by Andrew Hines to take his first NHRA Pro Stock victory.
G Squared Motorsports, Inc., owned by George Bryce and George Smith, is the exclusive distributor of S&S Cycle Proven Performance racing engines and components. G Squared has been very successful working with new teams and expects to bring more teams on-board with the S&S power plant before the 2005 National Hot Rod Association season concludes. G Squared has devoted much of their time and effort to assist the new teams, which has delayed completion of their own updated 2005 bike until later this year. Nevertheless, Chip Ellis is 8th in the national point standings, only 110 points behind the leader in what is shaping up to be a very competitive drag racing season.
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE 1902 LAUNCHES NEW VENTURE WITH EXCITING EVENT HELD IN OHKAY CASINO, SAN JUAN PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO —American Motorcycle 1902, the Ohkay Casino in Espanola, New Mexico, and Renegade Rally?s launched the riding season with their inaugural motorcycle event this past weekend, “Ohkay Casino’s Renegade Bike Rally 2005”, with several thousand motorcycle enthusiasts in attendance. Located between Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico the Ohkay Casino is a great kick off spot for rides into the majestic New Mexico mountains, and what better way to make that trek that to stop for the Renegade Bike Rally held this past weekend, May 21-22. Their facilities include a hotel, RV Park, convention facilities and full service casino (www.Ohkay.com).
American Motorcycle is one of the oldest vintage motorcycle brands in the USA. It was first established in 1902?one year after Indian and one year before Harley-Davidson. The motorcycle manufactured by the original company and proudly bearing the American marquee was considered to be the best hill climber of its time; ?power and beauty? were two words often used to describe these classic motorbikes. The original American Motor Cycle Co. ceased production of its motorcycles in 1922.
The vision for the new American Motorcycle trademark is to re-introduce a very limited number of special edition custom v-twin heavyweight motorcycles and to develop a lifestyle brand with related products that appeals to both motorcycle enthusiasts and mainstream consumers alike.
The American Motorcycle 1902 weekend events included “Branscombe Richmond” hosting all of the activities along with his band the “Renegade Posse”. Branscombe and The Renegade Posse played three events including the kick off reception on Friday evening, and two additional outdoor concerts held Sat and Sun evenings. Eddie Money also was in attendance Saturday evening playing his numerous hits. Also in concert Sat and Sun afternoons were “Tres Hombres” playing their tribute songs to ZZ Top, and “Turn the Page” with their tributes to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.
American Motorcycle 1902 also hosted the girls of Renegade: Kathleen Kinmont, Sandra Ferguson, and Shauna Sand Lamas, added excitement to the event signing autographs, making guest appearances, and singing / dancing with the Renegade Posse at each concert.
The World Renowned Motorcycle Stunt team of Monte Perlin and his son Sam were also featured throughout the weekend performing their incredible motorcycle stunts and tricks in front of an ever growing crowd. We saw Monte perform wheel stands on everything from his Corvette powered Boss Hoss, to a Mastiff supplied by Big Dog, to the new American Indian 300cc Atv’s, and also on his assortment of off road and trials bikes. They performed inside the steel cage on a variety of machines including a 110 cc mini bike. Their stunts, and bike handling amazed the crowd.
American Motorcycle 1902 and approximately 36 vendors participated in vendor row: including Cliff Fodge w/Big Dog?s Albuquerque, Carefree Choppers of Glendale, AZ, and Harley Davidson of Santa Fe. Street Walker exhausts were seeing a lot of traffic for their unique designs as well as numerous vendors selling apparel, accessories, artwork, food, and related products.
Plan on attending the second Ohkay Casino Renegade Bike Rally in 2006…
To see more news and pictures from this event visit the American Motorcycle 1902 website at http://www.amc1902.com.
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