It’s a tough week for SoCal and for our brothers and sisters in Iraq. Every once in a while I get pissed at CNN and Fox news coverage. I write the bastards from time to time and recently asked them to compare the killings in Baghdad to how many people were murdered in Los Angeles last night, Detroit or Chicago.
Those media freaks sit in their lavish chairs and discuss the fact that the general public can’t stand the news and especially CNN for their, “find who fucked up” slant. Yet, they still can’t seem to cover the people in Iraq who are now building a life in a free state. Or articles on soldiers who are making it happen daily.
Yes, the world is bananas. But here at Bikernet we’re working with Bill Bish on the new efforts to pass “Motorcycle Right Of Way” laws. This is the best life-saving effort in years. We just published the first of a two-part series on building a CCI bike kit from the ground up. It’s on the home page now. And for soldiers and brothers all over the world we’re working on four different Fiction tales to keep the faith over the winter months. Check out “Jody Call” by Hutch. It’s all positive here at Bikernet.
Let’s hit the news:
WIRING DIAGRAM CONNECTION–Here is another wiring diagram for anyone who needs it at the website. I got this one from mcworx,com
–Scoot
BAD CONCLUSIONS–Below are a few examples of bad reasoning causing bad conclusions.Though humorous, the principles are based in truth.
IGNORING THE ADVICE OF EXPERTS WITHOUT GOOD REASON:Example: Sure, the experts say you shouldn’t ride a bicycle inthe eye of a hurricane, but I have my own theory.
FOLLOWING THE ADVICE OF KNOWN IDIOTS:Example: Uncle Horace says eating pork makes you smarter.That’s good enough for me.
REACHING BIZARRE CONCLUSIONS WITHOUT ANY INFORMATION:Example: My car won’t start. I’m certain the sparkplugs have been stolen by rogue clowns.
FAULTY PATTERN RECOGNITION:Example: His last six wives were murdered mysteriously.I hope to be wife number seven.
FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE WHAT’S IMPORTANT:Example: My house is on fire!Quick, call the post office and tell them to hold my mail!
OVERAPPLICATION OF OCCAM’S RAZOR (WHICH SAYS THESIMPLEST EXPLANATION MUST BE CORRECT):Example: The simplest explanation for the moon landings is thatthey were hoaxes. (maybe?)
INABILITY TO UNDERSTAND THAT SOME THINGS HAVE MULTIPLE CAUSES:Example: The Beatles were popular for one reason only:they were good singers.
PROOF BY LACK OF EVIDENCE:Example: I’ve never seen you drunk,so you must be one of those Amish people.
BLINDING FLASHES OF THE OBVIOUS:Example: If everyone had more money, we could eliminate poverty.
BLAMING THE TOOL:Example: I bought an encyclopedia, but I’m still stupid.
TAKING THINGS TO THEIR ILLOGICAL CONCLUSION:Example: If you let your barber cut your hair, the next thingyou know he’ll be lopping your limbs off.
JUDGING THE WHOLE BY ONE OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS:Example: The sun causes sunburns.Therefore, the planet would be better off without the sun.
–from Rev CarlR
CYRIL HUZE STRAY KAT CHOPPER– Cyril Huze just released a new Chopper named “Stray Kat” based on his own rigid frame & featuring all the parts & accessories sold through his catalog.
“This is one new example of extreme quality and awesome looking chopper that can be built from all our parts” declares Cyril. When building a bike, to have only one source to order all your parts and be certain that they are all compatible is also a tremendous advantage in terms of prices & time saved.
Stray Kat can be ordered in rolling chassis, for the 250 mm left side drive or 280 mm right side drive, or in bike kit, with or without engine.
For more info contact Cyril Huze at: 561-392-5557 or through the company new website at
BIKERNET CALIFORNIA FIRE REPORT–San Diego was the worst today. We sent every one home….Had a hard time breathing. It was like a volcano went off. On the way home fire was everywhere even to the Freeway. Every town there was on Fire.
Just got off the phone with my buddy up in Big Bear. They are on alert, 45 minutes away from us. Told him to call me if help is needed. Its really bad out there. The air quality is bad. This is the worst I have ever seen. I got a call from a Sub contractor of mine and they are even using there heavy equipment to fight the fires. The weather is suppose change this week and could get bad.
Well, let’s hope So. California can make it thru this one.
–Bob T
SCREAMIN? EAGLE DRAG TEAM BRINGS V-ROD POWER TO VEGAS–Hines Advances to Semi-Final Round; Both Riders Top 10 in Series Points.MILWAUKEE, WIS (Oct. 27, 2003) – Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team riders GT Tonglet and Andrew Hines both qualified and advanced in the Sunday Pro Stock Bike elimination rounds at the 3rd Annual AC Delco Las Vegas Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hines rode his Harley-Davidson V-Rod into the semi-final round of the event, part of the National Hot Rod Association POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Hines qualified fourth in the 16-bike field with a run of 7.260 seconds at 187.55 mph. Tonglet?s best run in the qualifying rounds was a pass at 7.296/188.17, good for eighth position in the line-up for Sunday elimination rounds. Craig Treble was the top qualifier with a run of 7.246/186.61.
?Our Screamin? Eagle V-Rods are making great power, and we?re a threat to win every round,? said Tonglet.
In the first round of eliminations, Tonglet (7.283/186.79) beat Karen Stoffer (7.318/182.08), while Hines (7.273/182.33) defeated Antron Brown (7.356/180.67) and also advanced to the second round.
Hines put the V-Rod power down again in round two with a run of 7.290/187.73 and defeated Sean Conner (7.347/179.11) despite Conner?s 0.003 reaction time. Tonglet?s day ended with a red light in the second round as he jumped the start (-0.009) and gave Treble the win with a run of 7.231/184.22.
That put Hines and Treble head-to-head in one semi-final round match. Hines (7.274/176.56) made another good pass but it was not enough to beat Treble, who posted a track record ET with a run of 7.165/185.89.
?It was great to make it to the semi-final round,? said Hines. ?We got beat by a record run, but we came here to win and this team won?t be satisfied until we bring one home.?In the final round, Treble (7.178/185.33) defeated Angelle Savoie (7.230/188.78) to take his first event win of the season.
?This weekend we saw an improvement in our sixty-foot times. The final round at Pomona should be interesting,? said chief technical consultant Matt Hines.
?GT cracked the top ten in points by beating Karen Stoffer in the first round,? said Mike Kennedy, director of Screamin? Eagle Racing. ?With Drew eighth and GT tenth, we?re happy to have both riders in the top ten in Pro Stock Bike points. That?s been our goal.?
The National Hot Rod Association POWERade Drag Racing Series makes its final stop of the 2003 season in Pomona, California for the 39th annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, Nov. 6-9 at Pomona Raceway at Fairplex.
HUZE FRAMES 280 MM REAR TIRE– Cyril Huze now offers both Rigid & Softail frames accepting the new 280 mm Metzeler rear tire. All these frames are set up with right side drive to avoid offsetting engine & transmission, keeping the bike balanced. Available in almost any rake & stretch and upstretch, from Chopper to Street Racer look and everything between. Rolling chassis in different configurations are also available. Cyril Huze Custom Inc.Tel: 561-392-5557Fax: 561-392-9923
BIKERNET GULCH ?ORWELL? CHRISTMAS OFFER–With only 55-days left till Christmas, we decided to make it easy on gift giving for you. We?ve knocked $4 bucks off the price of Orwell when you buy a minimum of five books. That?s right, for $55 dollars, shipping included; you?ll have gifts for five of your best buddies. Make it easy on yourself and buy the damn books!
SWAP MEET DALLAS-Sunday November 9th–At the Gigantic Historic LONGHORN BALLROOM. Featuring: Antique Motorcycle Displays by The Tejas Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America
Dave Kurtz owner of East Bay American Motorcycles in Ennis will be co-ordinating the Antique Motorcycle Displays and showing Harleys from his personal collection as well.
PARTS ‘N PARTY !! – Cheap Used Parts – Traveling Parts Discounters – Season Leather Deals – Garage “Clean Outs” – “Take Off” Parts & Accessories – Parts Distributers “Over Runs”Jewelry – Goggles – Lifestyle Accessories – & Many Things Totally Unrelated !! DON?T MISS IT!!
LONGHORN BALLROOM LOCATED – on the corner of Industrial Blvd. & Corinth. Take the Industrial Blvd. exit from I-30 or I-35 where they cross in downtown Dallas and go south 6 blocks.
CALL 254-687-9066 For Vendor Info or other questions OR LOG ON TO: www.texasscooter.com
OTHER Texas Scooter Times “Winter Swap Meet & Expo Series” Dates include:
November 23 – Swap Meet Austin – Crockett Center – Austin
January 4 – Swap Meet Dallas & Chopper Show – Longhorn Ballroom – Dallas
February 8- West Texas Motorcycle Expo & Swap Meet – Taylor County Expo Center – Abilene
February 29 – East Texas Motorcycle Expo & Swap Meet – Convention Complex – Longview
March 7 – Swap Meet Dallas – Longhorn Ballroom – Dallas
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