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Every week the world changes according to our stellar Thursday News. One week it’s all about laws and legislation. The next, it’s all jokes and fun, and the following it’s all about creativity, products, and new bikes. It’s incredible, as if the stars are aligned for whatever topic is in store for us this week.
Could it be mystical, the season, the tides, or tea leaves? Who cares… A steam roller is rumbling up and down the street next to our 1926 building, and each time it moves, if feels like an earthquake inside. Damn, they need to finish the street widening before I go out of my mind. Let’s ride–just after the news:
SINISTER INDUSTRIES ‘BAD ASS WRAP’ FENDERS– Steel Fenders for 21″, 23″, 26″, and 30″ Front Wheels.
John Shope of Sinister Industries has long been pushing the envelope with his custom builds, and now you can have a killer piece from his parts bin for your next build. Sinister Industries is proud to announce the release of their very own 12 gauge steel fenders for larger front wheels. These fenders are hand spun and fully TIG welded, then precision cut for the best fit on the market.
Each fender has an aggressive cut, but leaves plenty of room for trimming to suit your own taste. Each and every fender is smooth as glass, and hugs the tire just right. The thicker material also doubles as a fork brace, which you already know these larger wheels require.
The best part? Sinister is offering these in hard to find sizes, such as the 23″, 26″, and the monster 30″. Of course the wide 21″ is also available. Pair one of these with Sinister’s Slim Line Fender Mounting Blocks, and you will have the perfect install. And the price is right! The 21″, 23″, and 26″, are priced at $395!
Please contact Sinister for pricing on the 30″. Hit John and the crew up at www.sinisterindustries.com or give ’em a shout at 623-465-5263
QUESTION OF THE WEEK REGARDING BIKERNET TRIKES– How can I get my product mentioned on TRN or www.bikernettrikes.com?
Bikernettrikes, formerly Trike Riders Now Product News & Reviews page is a section where we post selected items we feel are of interest to our readers. If you would like your product to be considered for a product announcement—where we do not test the product, we simply post information about it—please follow these guidelines: submit a press release spelling out the basics of the product (i.e. who, what, where, why and when). Attach at least one image (two are preferred) in a high resolution jpeg format. While low resolution photos are used on the Web, we prefer to downsize them on our end. Email the images and press release to the editor at Bandit@bikernet.com. We make no guarantees on when and if the product will post, but unless it’s gold lace doilies, you’ve got a helluva shot.
If you wish to have your product tested by any Bikernet editor or one of our contributors, it is best to call or email us, so we can find the proper fit, motorcycle, writer, and make it happen for you. We cannot guarantee we’ll test every product, but in most cases, unless you manufacturer pink ear muffs, we’ll find a place for your product.
NEW “Dark Side” Controls from Spitfire Motorcycles–Rancho Cucamonga, February 16, 2012- Spitfire “Dark Side” controls are available now for your custom scoot. Made right here in the good old USA, these little beauties are available for ’84-’99 FXST models, ’00-’11 FXST models, and ’91-’11 Dyna Models.
We also have a direct bolt on Mid control set for use with open belt drives & late model transmissions. Building your own custom? We have a weld on bracket “Builders Kit” Mid control just for you.
Get yours today! For more information, please check out our website, www.spitfiremotorcycles.com or call us at 1 855 778 3473
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Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
Ray c wheeler
VP of Bandit’s Cantina Business Development
wheeler@bikernet.com
LIFE’S LITTLE LESSONS–
A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.
The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.
The nun said, ‘Father, remember Psalm 129?’
The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, ‘Father, remember Psalm 129?’
The priest apologized ‘Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.’
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, ‘Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.’
Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.
–from Jim Waggaman
NEW ARTICLES HEADING TO BIKERNET BAGGERS–Will Barkley article- he’s a superman of unusual human abilities; he’s won the Hoka Hey rally twice- and easily done. I’m editing photos right now.
Harley new Touring models- 2012 that is. We decided on one a week yesterday.
I plan on getting the metric baggers in there as well. Going to mention it, but as of now I don’t have all of the press kit, images, etc., for all of the metric baggers.
–Luca LoThario
Editor
12th ANNUAL V-Twin Expo Delivers– Longest running event at the Duke Energy Convention Center delivers throngs of dealers and over 230 world-class exhibitors to Cincinnati.
Agoura Hills, CA— Following strong pre-registration for the 12th Annual V-Twin Expo in
Cincinnati, topped off with solid exhibitor registration, the 12th Annual V-Twin Expo
proved once again why it is the world’s largest V-twin industry trade show.
Occupying more than 52,000 square feet at the Duke Energy Center, the V-Twin Expo
welcomed throngs of dealers Saturday February 4. Sunday continued to be a busy day
for the over 230 world-class V-twin industry exhibitors with just a few hours remaining
Monday morning, most exhibitors were found renewing their booth contracts for 2013 or
networking among industry professionals.
Positive feedback electrified the air during and after the show from both the attending
dealers and presenting exhibitors. From first time dealer attendees like Duane and
Cristene Justus at Adele Motors in Hauser Lake, Idaho to long time dealer attendees
like Ken Puzio of Black Hills Custom Parts out of Rockaway, New Jersey, the sentiment
was the same —“Best Show in years!” First time attendees like Duane and Cristene
commented on their experience at the 12th Annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati: “By
attending, we were able to establish relationships with four or five target vendors we
hope to work with in 2012. We are already excited about next years show and have
made room reservations,” said Duane Justus. Ken Puzio summed up his 12th year of
attending like this: “See you next year”.
Exhibitor Greg Blackwell, Vice President of Sales, Drag Specialties said this about the
12th Annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati: “When it comes to trade shows, we look for one
thing: quality, established American V-twin dealers. The V-Twin Expo does an outstanding job attracting these dealers into Cincy each and every year. Drag will continue to support the V-Twin Expo in a big way”.
Dealers actively in the V-twin business, motorcycle retailers, manufacturers and members of the press are invited to attend this trade only event. The 13th Annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati February 2-4, 2013. This is the only exclusive V-twin trade show attracting dealers from the US, Canada and around the world. The V-Twin Expo by
Easyriders is wholly owned by Paisano Publications. The V-Twin Expo has not been
combined with any other show or company.
Watch for 2013 schedule, show info and registration details at: www.VTwin-Expo.com.
NEW FEATURE COMING TO BIKERNET FROM NORTH CAROLINA– We just shot photos of this pristine ’52 Panhead. It’s clean as a whistle and you’ll see the feature next month on Bikernet.
–Vicki
SWEET HEART RUN IN AUBURN, CALIFORNIA– here are some of the pictures from the run, some at the start at the shop, some in George Town, and a couple of my daughter and grand daughter at the Coloma club.
–Carlo and Emma
BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING SESSION–There comes a time when a woman just has to trust her husband…
A wife comes home late at night and quietly opens the door to her bedroom.
From under the blanket she sees four legs instead of two. A man and a woman. She reaches for a baseball bat and starts hitting the blanket as hard as she can. Once she’s done,
she goes to the kitchen to have a drink.
As she enters, she sees her husband there, reading a magazine.
“Hi Darling”, he says, “Your parents have come to visit us, so l let them stay in our bedroom. Did you say ‘hello’?”
–from Jim Waggaman
ARIZONA BIKE WEEK COMING–The greatest motorcycle rally in the southwest, Arizona Bike Week, is just six weeks away!!
All the rides, concerts and events are in place and this year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest party yet!
Arizona Bike Week kicks off with Pre-Rally Days and there’ll be rides and events from one end of the Valley to the other. Pre-Rally Days run March 23rd through March 27th. All the best biker-friendly establishments will be participating in the festivities, guaranteeing to deliver a five day, non-stop celebration.
Once you’re good and revved up from pre-rally events, it’s time to really get the party started!!
Cyclefest at WestWorld starts Wednesday, March 28th and you’re not going to want to miss a minute of the excitement!
Daily charity rides take place during Cyclefest. These rides are a great way to enjoy some of our amazing Arizona riding terrain and incredible spring weather, meet good people, have a great time and support some very worthy causes. How could it get any better? Well, every ride fee includes daily admission to Cyclefest, that’s how!
Opening day of Cyclefest brings the Miss Arizona Bike Week Pageant. This annual event is always a crowd favorite, offering an array of sexy, biker hotties the chance to strut their stuff on stage, in hopes of being crowned Miss ABW 2012.
This year’s lineup presents a diverse progression from every genre of the rock world:
Wednesday, March 28th, we invite you to “Bang Your Head!” with Quiet Riot.
Thursday, March 29th, it’s time to get dirty with Puddle of Mudd, presented by Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation.
Friday, March 30th, you can “Roll with the Changes” to all the classic rock anthems of REO Speedwagon, presented by Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson.
Saturday, March 31st, straight off an acoustic tour and ready to get amped up for the bikers, it’s Tesla, presented by Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale.
We’ve got a full day of not-to-be-missed events. First, Arrowhead Harley-Davidson presents, some of our favorite Sons of Anarchy cast members, who will be stopping by to sign autographs and take pictures. Opie and Lyla, that beloved bad boy/porn star couple, will be leading a ride into the event and hanging out with us all afternoon. Then we’ll be closing the party the same way we opened it… With a bang!! Stick around and watch TNT light up the stage with an AC/DC tribute that’ll blow you away!!
All Cyclefest events and concerts are included with your general admission pass. Go to www.azbikeweek.com for tickets, ride registration, camping/hotel reservations and all the details on the many Pre-Rally and Cyclefest events.
–Ken Conte
LEADER MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS ON BIKERNET– eCaddy Diamond Motorcycle iPhone Mount for Round Bars (chrome). The most versatile way to mount your iPhone on a motorcycle! Leader makes an entire of line of these mounts for any motorcycle application or model.
The cornerstone of the eCaddy Diamond motorcycle iPhone mount is the Ultra-Swivel. It provides unlimited positioning ability in three ways. So you’ll never have trouble seeing your iPhone!
And the Ultra-Swivel is so sleek and slim, you’ll hardly know it’s there.
The 2-hole diamond shape on the eCaddy Diamond is the perfect fit to the shape on the back of the iPhone cradle, giving it a clean, classic look that is unmatched.
This kit mounts on any round bar (3/4″ to 1-1/4″ diameters). See the Fitment Tab for sizing details. This kit will fit all Apple iPhone models.
Note: if you have a case/clear cover on your iPhone it will need to be removed when you use this kit. If you prefer to keep your cover, check out the Universal Phone Mounts.
Kit includes:
* eCaddy Diamond holding plate (chrome)
* Ultra-Swivel (stainless steel)
* Mounting bracket with UltraSecure (chrome)
KEITH’S CUSTOM SEATS–WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CUSTOM SEAT TO MAKE PEOPLE STOP AND SAY “WOW! LOOK AT THAT” OR YOU ARE JUST LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MORE COMFORTABLE, KEITH AT KEITH’S CUSTOM SEATS IS THE ONE TO CALL.
AVAILABLE IN ALLIGATOR, ELEPHANT, OSTRICH, OR JUST PLAIN LEATHER THESE ARE THE BEST HANDMADE CUSTOM LEATHER SEATS MONEY CAN BUY. SO TAKE A LOOK AT http://www.keithscustomseats.com/ AND THEN GIVE KEITH A CALL AT 954-563-8633
–KEITH
954-563-8633
www.keithscustomseats.com
ULTIMATE BUILDERS COMPETITION, CHICAGO WINNERS–
PERF Custom
1. Ricky Ray, Toxic Cycles – Hyper 1, 09 Hayabusa
2. Dan Blankenship, Fusion Custom Cycles – 09 4Hayabusa
3. Jim Blankenship, Fusion Custom Cycles – Sub Zero, 09 Hayabusa
HYPER 1 was built by Toxic Cycles and is owned by Ricky Ray. Ricky came in 2nd place in 2011 and put a lot more work in the sled and took 1st in Performance Custom class at the Chicago edition of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show. This lowered drag bike features extended swingarm, custom whees, brakes and rotors on his 2009 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa.
RETRO MOD
1. Tony Prust, Analog Motorcycles – S2RD, 73 Yamaha RD350
2. GIO, Blacksmith Motoring Co. – El Vaquero, 1977 GL 1000 Goldwing
3. Josh Lee, JDA Customs – 1981 XS 400 Yamaha
Analog Motorcycles built S2RD, a 1973 custom Yamaha RD350, and it took 1st place in the Retro MOD class of the 2012 edition of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show in Chicago. The two-stroke 348cc Café Bobber features high output ignition, hydraulic clutch conversion, aftermarket expansion chambers, converted Ducati Monster front end, progressive rear shocks.
FreeStyle
1. Brian Szubinski, DD Custom Cycles – 2012 H-D Street Glide
2. George Riddles, Millennium Designs – 2-PAC, 04 H-D Roadking
3. Curly’s Cycle – De Luxe, 06 H-D Electra Glide
Brian Szubinski’s 2012 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, built by DD Custom, took 1st place in the FreeStyle class of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show in Chicago, IL. The engine features the powder coat black-out kit with a pumped 103” mil, extensive head work finished off with chrome fasteners.
Additional features include DD Steel tank, steel rear fenders, Yaffe fairing, Ghost bars and painted gauges. DD Custom hand built the exhaust and added a 1 button flame thrower option. DD Floorboards and 26” front wheel completes the look.
MOD Harley
1. Jimmy Robertson, Native Custom Baggers – 07 H-D FLHX
2. Patrick Moore, DD Custom Cycles – 09 H-D Rocker C
3. Dell Battle, One Off Inc. – 03 Fatboy
Paul Richards of Native Custom Baggers hails from Michigan and took 1st place in the Mod Harley Class with his 2007 Harley-Davidson FLLHX. Jimmy Robertson, owner, worked with Paul to determine the components of the build: 26” front wheel, custom front and rear fenders, front and rear air ride, custom saddlebags sano paint design and audio upgrades.
People’s Choice – Dell Battle, One Off Inc. – 03 Fatboy
LIFESTYLE HAS OVER 75 USED LATE MODEL SCOOTERS ON THEIR FLOOR– KILLER 2008 STREET BOB! ONLY $11,995.00
This is a sweet deal on a super clean Street Bob! With under 7,700 miles, this bike is just broken in and ready to ride! It’s got a powerful 96ci motor, 6-speed transmission, high flow velocity stack air cleaner, 2-into-1 AB racing exhaust, smoked front and rear turn signals, LED taillight and more!
Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been thoroughly tested and inspected by a LifeStyle Cycles technician after undergoing a rigorous 38-point motorcycle inspection.
D&D PERFORMANCE ENTERPRISES– Pumps Up The Power For the Bikernet/Cycle Source 15th Anniversary Giveaway Chopper, Sponsored by XPress Lids.
WIN THE XPress Lid Custom Chopper from Bikernet.com & Cycle Source Magazine, NEW SPONSOR D&D–Bandit, Capo of Bikernet.com, announced today that D&D Performance Enterprises’ will provide a custom exhaust system for the Bikernet/Cycle Source 15th Anniversary Giveaway Chopper, Sponsored by XPress Lids. Heading up the chopper assembly is Ron Harris of Chop Docs and Gary Maurer of Kustom’s Inc. are utilizing the D&D muffler and header and then plumbing the pipe to fit the design of the XPress Lid Chopper.
The 15th Anniversary giveaway chopper highlights American manufacturers from across the country including Wire-Plus Powersports Electronics, Fab Kevin, Biker Pros, Spectro, Accel, Aeromach USA, Rocking K Custom Leathers, Evil Engineering and Crazy Horse Motorcycles, Ride Wright Wheel and D&D Exhaust.
I have run D&D Pipes on my record running Bonneville bikes and the entire team is happy that the Pope of Pipe has decided to come in on the build,” said Bandit.
“We are excited to sponsor the XPress Lid giveaway chopper and include Gary and Ron in our family of custom builders,” explained Dave Rash, The Pope of Pipe. “From Dana Hallberg of Deadline Customs to Kendall Johnson of Kendall Johnson Customs, builders select D&D performance pipes for performance, tone and finish.”
Selection, performance and tone are the 3 issues that are important to riders of v-twin motorcycles. With D&D enthusiasts can select from chrome, carbon fiber, natural and powder coating. D&D custom pipes all sound good and provide as much as 10% increase of horsepower and torque over stock… They have it all.
Details of the build, interviews and updates are located in the print version of Cycle Source Magzine, www.cyclesource.com www.bikernet.com and www.winthechopper.com
About SmartCup’s XPress Lid
SmartCup, Inc., manufactures the award-winning XPress lid, the industry’s first disposable French press lid system. A French press delivers a rich, creamy and flavored-filled cup. Since the coffee oils aren’t trapped in a paper filter or burned in a percolator, the true essence of the coffee comes through.
SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA WEATHER REPORT FROM SCOTT LONG–Scott is involved in some highly secretive TV efforts, which he wouldn’t let me reveal in the news. Sure, it’s reality, around racing of some sort, but I couldn’t press him further. This is all I got, the surf scene on Wednesday in Santa Cruz. WTF
–Bandit
UNCLE MONKEY ON MONEY AND TRADE– Money makes the world go around. The days of bartering and trade, though not dead are behind us. The company that I work for has thousands of great, loyal customers who we are more then happy to do business with. That being said we do occasionally run into customers who don’t pay.
The excuses are long and varied but basically fall into them not having the money or them ignoring how much something would cost before they gave the go ahead. It means that we have to sometimes take customers to court in an attempt to recoup some of our money. It had become quite problematic for the company before I started there.
I implemented a policy of getting a credit card number from all new customers before we would do the work. The policy has considerably cut down the number of dead beats we are forced to deal with. Having a credit card number on file is a way of life now. It is virtually impossible to rent a car or a hotel or even a movie without having a credit card.
The bulk of our customers do not have a problem with this. They understand that it is a safety precaution on our behalf, a last resort when all else has fails. But there are customers who do have a problem with it. It is not surprising, the ones who refuse, claim to be cash only, claim that we have no right asking for something up front, are the same customers, who at the end of the month, at the end of the year that still haven’t paid their bill.
Business is not a charity. We are here to make money, to provide jobs for our techs, to put food on their tables, to make sure they have money in their accounts to pay their own bills.
My days of paying cash are in the past. Personally, I deal with people and companies all over the world. It is world of plastic and e-commerce. Hotel charges and receipts show up in my inbox at the end of the month. My bank account rises and falls with the flow of parts and work in and out the door. So if you’re a new customer and you don’t believe in plastic, well I guess you won’t be our new customer.
-bad Uncle Monkey
MOTOR TRIKE ANNOUNCES NEW VICTORY IRS Conversion Kit– Motor Trike, Inc. announced today the release of a brand new trike to add to their continually expanding line of Independent Rear Suspension conversions.
The “Vortex”, as named by Motor Trike, was designed for the Victory touring line including the Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Cross Roads Classic LE, and the Hard-Ball models. The new custom body style will showcase the engineering and design expertise of the Motor Trike team.
Jeff Vey, owner of Motor Trike, Inc. stated, “We chose to focus on the Victory because the level of refinement that the motorcycle possesses made it a natural fit for our trike conversion line. The power is exceptional and the styling is fresh. It also gave us an opportunity to push the envelope with the body design to go along with our world class independent rear suspension. Particular attention was paid to retain the hard chiseled look of the Victory while providing additional storage capacity for the touring customer that our trike conversions attract.”
The Company is currently taking orders for the Vortex at a price of $8,995.00 per kit and setting delivery dates for April 1st.
STANDARD FEATURES:
• IRS (Independent rear suspension) with over 4 inches of Suspension Travel
• On-Board Air Compressor w/Fingertip LED Digital Readout & Voltmeter
• Torque Thrust Aluminum Wheels
• Disc Brake System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Trunk has 12 volt power source
Charge phone or computer in a weather protected environment
• Trunk door designed with hidden external hinges that do not occupy any interior space
Eliminates helmet scratches and luggage tangling with trunk hinge hardware
• Trunk comes with light mounted on door to shine onto cargo rather than being buried beneath it
• Warranty: 3 Year/60,000 Mile
AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
• Aluminum alloy wheels offered in four different styles
• Rake Kit (coming soon)
• Trunk carpets and embroidered trunk mats
• Embroidered fender bras with stitching to match bike color
• Trailer hitch
• One-piece running boards w/optional fog lights (coming soon)
• Full ABS Integration (coming soon)
DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS BUILDING BONNE BELLE ENGINE–
The trans left here mon–will ship fuel tank today. Here’s the first mock up on engine!! I will locate cylinder studs today and be ready to start on piston shaping soon. 
–Lee Clemens
Departure Bike Works
Richmond, VA
(804) 231-0244
Our Bonne Belle engine is a 1940 45 flattie with a K-Model top end installed. The lower end is a Timken bearing Sportster. Engine build tech coming to our Bonneville department shortly.–Bandit
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER HEARTBURN FINDINGS FROM DR. WEIL–If you suffer from frequent heartburn – twice a week or more – you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This condition occurs in people whose lower esophageal sphincter doesn’t close properly, allowing stomach acid to backflow into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest and neck areas.
It can also cause nausea, coughing, belching, a bitter taste and respiratory problems, including aggravation of asthma. Diet, stress, smoking and pregnancy can all trigger or worsen symptoms.
If you think you have GERD, see a doctor to rule out other concerns, such as angina, which has similar symptoms. Discuss any medications you are taking: some can trigger reflux. If you want to naturally treat GERD try the following:
* Keep a food and beverage journal. It can help you identify, track and later avoid triggers.
* Eat small, frequent meals.
* Wear loose clothing and maintain a healthy weight. Both can prevent stomach constriction and help reduce GERD.
* Avoid lying down after eating.
* Practice relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises.
* Sip chamomile tea. It can help soothe inflamed tissue in the esophagus.
* Try sleeping on your left side. This may help move acid away from the entrance of the esophagus. Raising the head of the bed by a few inches can also help.
–Dr. Weil
www.drweil.com
FINNED DISHPAN ROCKER COVERS– These Covers were designed and manufactured by Randy Smith and CCE back in 1968. Designed to eliminate the oil seepage associated with the stock Panhead rocker box covers, these covers also imparted noise dampening and a cooler running motor.
They were a great success not only because of their mechanical improvement but also because of their distinctive style.
We’ve reintroduced these to the market using the original tooling Randy designed and cast at the same foundry.
–Kristine
Custom Cycle Engineering
1970 Peacock Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 800-472-9253 Fax: 760-941-6489
www.customcycleengineering.com
The BEAST IS COMING TO ATLANTA–The Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) Annual BEAST of the East Conference will take place in Atlanta, April 13-15, 2012, hosted by ABATE of Georgia. MRF conferences are designed to educate and motivate those in the motorcyclists’ rights community. In addition to being a fantastic learning opportunity, these events are a great chance to meet other people from all over the country who are as passionate about motorcyclists’ rights as you are.
Workshops and seminars this year will be presented by motorcyclists’ rights activists from Georgia, Washington DC, Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin, and we expect participants from all over the country as well.
You can register in advance for BEAST, as well as download and/or view the BEAST poster, registration information, and tentative agenda at www.mrf.org/events.php.
When making your travel arrangements, PLEASE NOTE that workshops for BEAST this year will begin at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 13. The agenda covers a wide range of topics, and naturally, we will update participants on all federal motorcycling issues and the MRF’s 2012 legislative agenda.
We will have informative seminars regarding motorcycle awareness and education, women in motorcycling, a variety of legal perspectives, and the U.S. Constitution. In addition, we will have training seminars on how a federal bill becomes a law, developing relationships with legislators and agencies, passing bills, and “Share the Road” programs; as well as special meetings for MRF Reps and for motorcycle club members.
One of the highlights of the conference will be a general session on “The History of the MRF.” Some of the most valuable knowledge you will gain will be in the “meetings after the meetings,” which take place in the hallways, hospitality suite, and banquet. The networking opportunities are phenomenal at MRF conferences.
We do have an auction at the banquet to raise money for the MRF (it costs approximately $1000/day to keep our office open in DC, even with an entire volunteer Board of Directors). Auction item donations are greatly appreciated, and will be collected on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning at the conference hotel.
Conference participants are required to make their own hotel reservations. We have negotiated a special room rate of $89 per night at the Westin Atlanta Airport, which includes free parking and special meal rates in the hotel restaurant. Attendees who are not staying at the Westin will be required to pay $10/day to park in their lot. Rooms must be reserved by March 15, and you must mention the Motorcycle Riders Foundation BEAST of the East Conference to get the special room rate. The BEAST conference poster provides all of the hotel registration information.
I hope to see you at the MRF’s BEAST of the East conference in Atlanta!
–Stobbs Ricci, MRF Conference Assistant, teri@mrf.org
BIKERNET PHOTOG RENT HIS FILMING TRUCK TO VANCE AND HINES FOR COMMERCIAL SHOOT– This was my first commercial work for me and my expensive camera and my Avalanche camera car. The woman is Shelina Moreda, a hot racer I understand.
Everything on the truck worked as I had planned it. I am quite proud. This woman might do a feature with me, riding a custom bike in some sexy outfit. She was very open to a shoot for Bikernet. I just need to find the right bike and owner. Scott Long was apart of the show.
7th Annual GRAYBEARD PRODUCTIONS FOX VALLEY MORTORCYCLE SHOW & Swapmeet– Saturday June2nd at noon tp 10pm and SundayJune 3rd 10am to 6pm 2012. A rain or shine event with celebrities, vendors, bands, beer , food, raffles, and a 100 mile poker run Saturday June 2nd, with a live radio remote.
Autographs, Hooter girls. and a 14 class bike show added on Sunday June 3rd. FREE Admission all weekend with MC and comedian Mowhawk Man. SOUTH PARK Corner of South Park Ave. and georgia St. in Oshkosh ,WI.
ALL BENIFITS THE CHILDRENS CHARITIES
for more info: graybeardproductions.org or call Doug Kienast at (920) 426-2791
SEE YA THERE
TERRY THE TRAMP REPORT FROM MOTORBOOKS– It’s our best selling POS (point of sale, not the other kind of POS) title right now. Of course without our second biggest customer (Borders) the term “best-selling” means a very different thing than it did a few years back. Still, it’s doing well, and it’s getting great reviews.
–DH
Motorbooks
THE HORSE WORKS WITH BILLY LANE ON THE ROLLING THUNDER BUILD IN PRISON– Once we got the green light to begin the Rolling Thunder WDC, Inc. build with Billy, we wasted no time in flying down to Florida and meeting with the Warden, his staff and of course, Billy at the Avon Park Correctional Institution.
Warden Chapman has been very supportive of this project and hopes to use this build as a pilot for future programs that helps inmates re-enter civilian life with useful skills and confidence. Warden Chapman has made our job easier in solving many of the logistical challenges normally associated with such a project, considering the apparent constraints. This build is being completed with no cost to the institution or the Florida Department of Corrections.
–Hammer
Editor
HORSE Back Street Choppers Magazine
Billy Lane on the upcoming build:
I’ve always found it absolutely necessary to show my support and appreciation for our nation’s active duty servicemen and women, and especially for our veterans. I had planned to attend the Rolling Thunder WDC, Inc. event in 2006, since I’d never been before.
My trip was contingent on one or both of two other events not materializing: filming a Biker Build-Off Television Show versus Russell Mitchell for the Discovery Channel, and a USO Tour overseas to visit our deployed troops and their families. It turned out to be a busy summer. Prior to leaving the States, the USO arranged for me to visit wounded veterans at Walter Reed Military Hospital and the Fisher House in D.C.
The simple plan is to incorporate Speedway styling with design elements found in some of the Air Force fighter planes and bombers, while avoiding the traditionally followed and well-worn paths of ornamenting the machine with faux bombs, missiles, Gatling guns, and nose art. Nose art is great, but there will be no place for it on this bike.
The Florida Department of Corrections has embraced this project and pledged its resources and backing to Rolling Thunder WDC, Inc.’s goals of lobbying for veteran’s rights and raising awareness for American prisoners of War and Missing in Action personnel.
Watch for the full report in the HORSE on sale the third week of March.
HERE IS THE THURSDAY DEAL FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! A 1981 FLT Shovelhead! 80-inch engine, new top end, new cam, Rebuilt trans, Foot clutch, Hand shift, LePera seat, 16″ Ape Hangers, 600 miles on rebuild. All for $8500! Clean and tight!
CHECK OUT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND!
MIKE the STEALTH
http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/Touring-FL/2478824/harley-Davidson-1981-Shovelhead.html
NEW ANTI-BIKER/ANTI-ASSOCIATION LAWS PLANNED FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA– Draconian laws designed to stop criminals from associating with one another are among key new measures to stem violence to be introduced into South Australia.
Under the new measures, police will apply to the Magistrates Court for an order that bans a person from both associating or communicating with a person or persons named in the order.
For the order – separate to a control order that can be issued under the Serious and Organized Crime (Control) Act – to be successful, the target will have to have been convicted of an indictable offence within the previous two years. The magistrate must also be satisfied such an order is necessary to ensure the defendant does not commit more indictable offences.
The law is one of several new measures in the South Australian government’s renewed crackdown on so called gang violence. Others include strengthened consorting laws, changes to loitering laws that will apply to a “prescribed” person and several measures to encourage witnesses to give evidence against gang members.
In addition, Cabinet will also consider legislation to amend the existing Act, to make it constitutionally valid. High Court decisions knocked out sections of the SA legislation and NSW legislation in 2010 and last year.
There will be several major amendments to ensure the Act is constitutionally valid and will withstand likely challenges. The changes are likely to include:
GIVING the Supreme Court, rather than the Attorney-General, the power to declare a gang or group a criminal organization.
SHIFTING the issuing of a control order from the Magistrates Court jurisdiction to the Supreme Court and making the decision discretionary.
GIVING the Supreme Court the power to make any control order issued as wide-ranging as possible but with restrictions such as limiting access to electronic communications.
The new legislation will be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.
TOUR PACK RACK FROM METALSPORT– Metalsport Inc. introduces a new billet aluminum tour pack rack. These are machined from aircraft grade aluminum and formed to the contour of the Harley Davidson Tour-Pak. Finished in beautiful chrome plating or gloss black anodize.
Please visit the website for the matching saddle bag rack. These are a must have for that complete custom look.
www.metalsportwheels.com
Phone: 562-776-9594
ANXIOUS TRIKE ADVERTISER–
Corresponded with you a few weeks ago about placing an ad—Let’s rock.
–Herb
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http://www.buggy.com
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RIDE HOME FROM DAYTONA BIKE WEEK WITH BAKER BY YOUR SIDE–
Ever feel like you just need one more gear on the highway? Your overworked motor, sore ass and high RPM’s agree. It’s easy to achieve comfort, smoother shifting, lower RPMs and the dependability you expect from BAKER Drivetrain.
The official BAKER Drivetrain Install Team will be in Daytona Beach, Florida March 9 – March 18th. Don’t miss this opportunity to have the smoothest, most efficient transmission available installed in your motorcycle. Please note that we have moved locations and are no longer located at the Speedway. We will now be on the corner of Beach Street and Main Street.
We have been installing Drivetrain products for years now with great success and satisfaction. We bring with us a team of mechanics who have not just Drivetrain knowledge, but whole bike knowledge. You can rest assured that they will provide the best care and attention to detail when dealing with your bike. You just drop your bike off in the morning, and usually pick it up by dinnertime with your new BAKER installed and ready to go!
We offer more than just DD6 and DD7 transmissions too! We also offer:
– OD6
– +1 Oil Pan
– +1.5 Oil Pan
– 9 Plate Street Performance Clutch
– King Kong Klutch
– F5R: 5 Speed Reverse
– F6R: 6 Speed Reverse
For information on these products please visit www.bakerdrivetrain.com or call one of our tech guys to discuss what is best for your bike! Register now for your time slot and join the legions of satisfied BAKER customers who can rest easy knowing their transmission is backed by our hefty 5 year, 50,000 mile warranty. Time slots will go fast so don’t hesitate, contact us today!
–Trish
BAKER DRIVETRAIN
Office: 517-339-3835
www.bakerdrivetrain.com
Show Hours
Friday 12:00-9:00
Saturday 10:00-9:00
Sunday 10:00-7:00
BIKERNET RACERS TAKE TO THE WERA SEASON MAYBE– I’m enjoying the 5 Ball Racing updates from Ray, bravo to him.
Our WERA season starts this Saturday, and I am bike-less. I scored two regional Championships last year, but this year will be slow….rebuilding year. I went into the 2011 WERA Grand National Finals. I was the only guy who could catch the National points leader Eric Mercer from Va, who got his first AMA pro license in 1966.…yeah 66…. I was 4 yrs old…..the crodichity old bastid is fast…..I lost.
Anyhow, I figured I’d pass along this invitation to you and all bikernet readers. Party at Fuller Ho trods Friday nite…..always cool rides and a good time.
–Charles Young
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT VOCABULARY LESSON–
mammonism MAM-uh-niz-uhm, noun:
The greedy pursuit of riches.
We will bring to mind a young man or young woman bitterly awakened from a fancy dream of accomplishment, action or glory, forced instead to come to terms with a considerably reduced status, a betrayed love, and a hideously bourgeois world of crass mammonism and philistine taste.
— Rudyard Kipling, Kim
Claiming mutual “affection and confidence” with his collaborating reader whom he expects to agree, Dickens also indicts the false religion of Mammonism.
— Linda M. Lewis, Dickens, His Parables, and His Readers
Mammonism is an odd combination of Aramaic and Greek. The word mammon meant wealth in Aramaic, and the suffix -ism forms a noun from a verb, as in criticism and plagiarism.
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING WHEELER REPORT–24 Hours a Day, Everyday!
The one word that describes Bikernet and its dedicated staff, from the janitor to the president and all of those in between. AMAZING, simply amazing and on a daily basis.
Three new portals have opened up for the thousands of readers a day that choose Bikernet.
We now have, Bikernet Baggers, Bikernet Trikes and Women Riders Now available to entertain you. All three sites are adding the latest up to the minute news from around the globe at a blistering pace.
Hang on tight or ya might miss something.
Bennett’s Performance
Spent yesterday evening with Eric is his engine building room. Eric installed a Screamin Eagle oil pump and hydraulic cam plate that supports the Fueling .574 Reaper Series chain drive cams. Eric bolted the cam cover in place, pre-oiled and installed the Fueling high performance lifters, lifter lock bars and covers.
We’re scheduled for a Thursday evening session, CCI pistons, rings, cylinders, Branch-O’Keefe massaged-to-the-max heads and intake manifold, Crane roller rockers and support plate, push rod tubes and Fueling Hi Performance pushrods along with the rocker box covers to finish the build.
A detailed parts list and a complete step by step report will follow.
Starting to look like a happy 96-inch twin cam engine one more time that will be followed by a happier pilot that’s looking for miles and miles of miles and more miles.
Hardtailz in San Jose, Stay Tuned.
Parked my 2004 Dyna last Feb. after a head gasket leak on my turbo charged 124 inch fire breather that had rolled over 70,000 trouble free miles and here we are a year older, headed for the starting line of the 2012 riding season with a fresh engine.
Ron Williams and his crew at Hardtailz will handle the install, heat cycles, road testing and tune up. A Daytona Twin Tech computer will handle the tuning system with precision. More photos and reports will follow.
Rick Tedder 124 inch Turbo Raycer
Progress on all fronts and thats good news. Plans are to haul ass out of Los Angeles Friday with a fresh 96-inch twin cam, destination San Jose to the Hardtailz shop. Unload the 96-inch twin cam engine and load parts that will help complete the one off Bonneville 124-inch Turbo charged Raycer.
Paughco shipped the much needed adapter plate to couple the twin cam to an evo style Road King, Sharp Eye Jim, 5-speed transmission. I’ll haul ass to Oregon, deliver parts, return to San Jose to load my all-new street ready dyna for the trek back to LA. Can’t wait to ride.
More photos and reports will follow.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
UPGRADE CRUISING SPEED FOR UNDER $200!–Reduce your engines RPM at cruise speeds with this easily installed 27 TOOTH MOTOR SPROCKET conversion kit from Illusions.
The sprocket and chain swap alters the drive ratio to reduce running RPM on the top end and has proven to provide 8% higher cruising speeds without a 6-speed box.
Just the ticket for big inch motors with plenty of torque. Each kit comes complete with application specific chain and 27 tooth motor sprocket. Simple to install all you need is a primary gasket, quart of primary oil and about an hour of wrench time. The conversion fits easily inside the stock OEM primary chain case and replacement chains are available from Illusion.
RAMONA SHOTS FROM ’63– Check this ’56 I took a pic of in the pits of ramona in about ’63, lots of cool details, taillights, nerf bars.
Also a couple of other “DIggers” in the pits, injected chevy, blown Hemi! Was there runnin’ my roadster every weekend I had enough $ for gas!
–BC
NEW FOR for 2012: The J&P Cycles Vintage Catalog–The people at J&P Cycles have been debating for the last 12 months or so when is the right time to update the popular J&P Cycles’ Vintage Catalog. And the irony is that by now, the vintage book is vintage in and by itself.
But they’ve corrected that situation and, in fact, they promise to issue a new Vintage Catalog on an annual basis from here on out. Seriously. New year means new vintage catalog. You can bank on it.
Scheduled for release real soon, the J&P Cycles Vintage Catalog Volume No. 8 will be packed page to page with more than 13,500 individual part numbers. And a whopping 1,500 of those part numbers are brand new to this updated catalog version. J&P has always dedicated the Vintage Catalogs to keeping your 1936 to 1984 Harley models on the road, and what they have here will resolve all of your Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead and Shovelhead, Big Twin, Harley 45, K Model and Sportser issues. The Vintage Catalog is just the ticket for you Harley riders with older machines.
Keep your eyes peeled here and on Facebook for an announcement about when you can order your free J&P Cycles’ Vintage Catalog.
BIKERNET AD SALES GUY TESTS NEW SPORTSTER, SORTA–We were wondering what happened to Gary Mraz a couple of weeks ago. He grabbed one of the new 72 Sportsters and rode it to his boat.
If you want to talk to Gary about advertising on any of our sites, here’s his number: 818- 625-6540
KNOCKOUT MOTORCYCLES STREET PARTY IN ARIZONA–We are doing it again! Thanks to everyone for last years fantastic turnout. We have partnered with The Rock Bar in Old Town Scottsdale this year to amp up the fun just a bit!
We are meeting at the Knockout Shop at 3pm for free drinks and food with kickstands up at 5pm to The Rock Bar where they shut down the whole street for us for the bikini bike wash, burnout contest, Jager and Jack Daniels shot girls, food and free shots, drink specials and The James Parks bandfiring up the crowd from 6pm to 10pm then The Rock bar DJ kicking it off till 2pm!!!
You don’t want to miss this one.
Any questions please call Knockout Motorcycles @ 480-279-1734, email us
at sales@Knockoutcycles.com or check out the Facebook link and add yourself to the event. Look forward to seeing you there!
–Anthony DiMillo
Knockout Motorcycles Co.
Operations Manager
624 W. Broadway Road
Suite #203
Mesa AZ 85210
480-279-1734 Shop
480-287-4999 Cell
www.knockoutcycles.com
WATCH “Gunny” TAKE CHARGE IN NEW TV AD– Too many Americans have, for one reason or another, have chosen to sit on the sidelines by not registering to vote. Unfortunately, this includes too many American gun owners. It’s part of my job to do something about that.
That’s why the NRA Freedom Action Foundation is wasting no time this year to launch our massive “Trigger the Vote” voter registration drive. Protecting our freedoms requires an informed electorate that’s motivated to go to the polls. We know that when gun owners vote, freedom wins!
But in virtually every state, you have to be registered before you can vote. That’s why the NRA Freedom Action Foundation sponsors the important “Trigger the Vote” voter registration campaign, featuring film legend Chuck Norris as our Honorary Chairman.
This year, Chuck is getting an assist from another action hero – R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey, retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, and member of the NRA Board of Directors. We are proud that Gunny volunteered his time to film a new voter registration PSA, and we wanted to give NRA Members the first look. Here’s what Gunny had to say about the ad:
“Listen up and hear me well! This is a critical time for our nation, and too many people are sitting back to let others do the hard work. So it’s time for all of us to put some gas in it and persuade all eligible gun owners to register. That’s why I volunteered my time to film the ad shown here. Now it’s your turn and I want to see results! Start now by sending this message to everyone you know who supports the Second Amendment. I expect 110% right now from everyone who values our freedoms! NO EXCUSES. And remember — pain is just weakness leaving the body!”
– R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey, NRA Board of Directors
Sounds like he’s serious! Watch the ad here and send it to your friends, family, and fellow gun owners.
Sincerely,
Chris W. Cox
Executive Director
NRA Institute for Legislative Action
INTERMOT GRANTED USDOC TRADE FAIR CERTIFICATION–STEP PROGRAM AND FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR U.S. EXPORTERS–
Koelnmesse Inc., the Chicago-based office of the German organizer of Intermot, today announced that INTERMOT (October 3-7, 2012 in Cologne, Germany) has been granted Trade Fair Certification by the U. S. Department of Commerce. Consequently, U.S. exhibitors at the show might be eligible to receive government funding to offset part of their cost of exhibiting at this event.
The State Trade and Export Promotion Program (STEP) is a 3-year trade & export initiative authorized by the Small Business Jobs Act 2010. Funded by federal grants and matching funds from the states, the STEP Program is designed to help increase the number of companies active in exporting and to strengthen existing U.S. exporters. The SBA is authorized to grant up to $ 30 million to states each year under the program. Upon inquiry, the State Economic Development offices of California, Arizona and Oregon have already confirmed that funding through this program is anticipated to be available for the fall of 2012, coinciding with the Intermot dates.
Said Koelnmesse Inc.’s President, Mette Petersen: “Exhibiting in overseas trade shows such as Intermot provide U.S. exporters with a tremendous opportunity to generate export revenues and therefore can become a very valuable investment. The USA Pavilion at Intermot offers a unique chance to meet customers, collect market intelligence, and evaluate potential channel partners. We look forward to working with interested companies in all states on increasing their export revenues by making a strong impact at Intermot.”
Leading the U.S. companies expected to show products at Intermot will be Harley-Davidson, Polaris, Bel-Ray, K&N Engineering, National Cycle, Hot Leathers, Lethal Threat Designs, All Balls Racing and Procom Engineering – ElectroSport. 30+ U.S. companies are expected to take part in Intermot this year.
The trade fair certification by the USDOC is the agency’s official recognition of Intermot’s considerable potential for U.S. exporters to overseas markets in the two-wheeler industry. As a certified trade show, the USDOC will provide a range of services such as offering pre-show promotion, market research and counseling before, during and after the event, business lead generation, matchmaking services as well as working with U.S. exhibitors on issues such as trade mark protection. Details can be found here: http://export.gov/germany/TradeShowsEvents/FeaturedGermanTradeShows/eg_de_034820.asp
For questions on the Matchmaking services offered by the U.S. Commercial Service, please contact:
Kristian Richardson
Senior International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service
email: kristian.richardson@trade.gov
phone: 602.254.2907
For information about the STEP Program and Funding, please view this website:
http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2889
Or contact the local representative in your state:
http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2889/resources/14315
For questions on exhibiting at Intermot, please contact:
Silke Eidam
U.S. Sales & Project Manager – Intermot
Koelnmesse, Inc.
Cologne International Trade Fairs
8700 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 640 N
Chicago, Illinois 60631
P +1-773-326-9929
F +1-773-714-0063
E s.eidam@koelnmessenafta.com
RENEGADE MAGAZINE SUMMER ISSUE COMING–Since we last reached out to you in August, we have experienced significant growth and demand for distribution. We now distribute 30,000 magazines nationally.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON JOINS FORCES WITH MARVEL–Customers Can Assemble a Bike and Create a Character for a Chance to be written into an Avengers Comic Book in the Assemble Your Freedom Promotion
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 16, 2012) Harley-Davidson and Marvel Entertainment have come together again for the Assemble Your Freedom contest where customers can assemble their dream bike and become a character in an Avengers comic.
From now through July 1, anyone can enter the Assemble Your Freedom contest online at www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/avengers. Just create a profile with a hero name and description along with selecting a Super Hero bike model and features on the Harley-Davidson H-D1 Bike Builder.
The Assemble Your Freedom contest will be select five winners based on various factors with prizes that include the motorcycle they created and being immortalized with a personal likeness and motorcycle drawn into a custom Avengers comic book.
Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, the Avengers film brings together the mightiest Super Hero characters on screen for the first time. The recently launched Harley-Davidson Softail Slim motorcycle will have a role in the new Avengers film, scheduled to premiere in May 4, 2012.
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and written and directed by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012.
“Marvel’s The Avengers” is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures.
MORE MOTORCYCLE CHECKPOINTS IN CALIFORNIA–No matter what you label it, it’s the same damned animal!! Would be nice to see the legislation pass to stop this bullcrap!
Motorcycle safety enforcement operation scheduled for Saturday The Bakersfield Police Department will conduct a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation Saturday in an effort to continue a two-year trend of declining motorcycle fatalities in California, a BPD news release said.
Extra officers will patrol areas frequented by motorcyclists and in areas where crashes occur more often, the news release said. Officers will be looking for drivers or riders who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and will be cracking down on traffic violations by car drivers as well as bikers that can lead to motorcycle collisions.
The enforcement program is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Riders can learn more about motorcycle safety at www.ca-msp.org .
–Rogue
NEW BLACKLINE RISERS–
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NEVER A DULL MOMENT–Even over the weekend, new content will be flying at all the Bikernet sites. I just looked at our internal readership report for December. Some 222,000 unique users came to Bikernet. We had over 13,000 visits a day, for a total of 427,000 visits for the month, 801,000 page views, and 9.7 million hits.
This weekend, if the steam roller outside the building doesn”t shake us loose, we will post another Bikernet/Cycle Source Sweeps bike report. The first report on Ray’s 96-inch Build with RevTech, H-D, Branch, and Fueling components.
Then we are wrapping up another ATK 250 entry level road test, the lightweight Buell answer. And tomorrow Michel Paquette, the Director of Campagna trikes may be moving into the Bikernet Headquarters, while area journalists road test and photograph his trike. He rode it down from Canada.
If only I can get a couple of quiet hours, my son’s Mudflap FXR will be wired and running. We installed the new matching Rivera Primo Inc., ring gear this week. Hang on.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
