Salt Driven Sunday,
So much is happening. I wake up some mornings in a cold sweat, nervous, planning, reaching for contacts, phone numbers, answers and components. We built the exhaust system yesterday, Jeremiah and I. We worked for about six hours, stood back and proudly admired our completed, high-tech, D&D supported and designed, stepped megaphone system. Just then in waked the queen of Bikernet, the gracious Sin Wu. The dog bowed to her then licked her leg as she passed and commented, “What about Valerie’s leg?”
I immediately knew what her highness was referring to. I had that aspect and obstacle to exhaust systems engrained into my brain. Then, just an hour prior to system completion, I spaced. Dave Rash, the D&D Boss, suggested the lift and the line of the frame called to us, “Aerodynamics.” We lost sight of Valerie’s dainty foot way back on the peg. We adjusted and straightened out the system to a mere 3 degree lift.
Let’s hit the post. Rick Krost, the boss of U.S. Choppers, drifted into the shop last night, picked up the pipes for precision Tig welding. We just tacked them with our shop MIG. Then this morning as I sat down to fire up the computer I noticed a exhaust sensor wire lead on my desk. “Fuck,” we need to install the sensor bungs into the pipes before they’re Jet hot coated. I need to remember to take them to U.S. Choppers on Monday. Let’s hit the Post:
NEW LINE ENGRAVING WORKING HARD ON JEREMIAH’S BOBBER– Here’s a sketch of the girl I was thinking about. The darkened flames will be cut down (recessed)… I wanted to fill the space a bit.
Let me know what you think.
–Heather “New-Line”
new_line@telus.net
Jeremiah is replacing the “racing,” business with SoCal, ’cause he’s a SoCal rider.–Bandit
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NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET HUMAN SCIENCE LAB– Men have two emotions: Hungry & Horny. If you see him without an erection, make him a sandwich.
–from Rogue
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WRAPS UP ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BLACK HILLS RALLY IN RAPID CITY– During the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2007, the Harley-Davidson Road Tour in Rapid City took place Aug 4-11, 2007. The Road Tour featured the outdoor Harley-Davidson Festival, which included free demo rides, the Traveling Museum, Ride-In Show, free bike wash, stunt shows, ABS demonstrations, live bands and much more. Also, inside the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, the Harley-Davidson New Product Show featured displays of all 2008 H-D models, Genuine Parts and Accessories, MotorClothes, a new women’s booth, and more. National and local media stopped by throughout the week to check out the Harley-Davidson Road Tour and all it had to offer. Here are some highlights.
Many women stopped by the first ever Women’s Booth inside the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center to participate in daily trivia contests, see the new display on the history and connection of Harley-Davidson and women riders, as well as gather information about learning to ride and more! The response was overwhelming, with nearly 2,000 of the women completing a survey to provide feedback for future women’s events.
Geraldo Rivera, from the Fox News Channel, joined in the Women’s Day festivities, held Thursday, August 9, by participating in a women’s ride that morning to Mount Rushmore. Rivera also interviewed a few women throughout the day, including Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of one of the Motor Company founders. Karen was at the women’s booth to give a MotorClothes seminar, and moto-journalist Genevieve Schmitt was also around to mingle and talk with women. Women’s Day also featured a customization seminar and a bike lift seminar.
ESPN visited Harley-Davidson’s events in Rapid City on Wednesday, Aug. 8, to talk to Willie G. and his son, Bill Davidson, about NHRA racing and the history of Harley-Davidson and racing. The father and son also presented the awards to the winners of the Ride-In show. ESPN also interviewed the NHRA team, including Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec. The first coverage aired Sunday, Aug. 12, and a second, longer piece featuring historical footage and photographs of H-D racing along with the interviews with Willie , Bill, Andrew and Eddie will air at a later date.
Not able to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year? Relive the Rally on www.harley-davidson.com/sturgis. Check out the daily blogs, videos, photos and more from our talented team of biker-writers and photographers. Plus share your own story in our interactive Rumblings section and download some Sturgis screensavers and wallpapers to keep the memories alive throughout the year.
The Harley-Davidson Ride-In show took place at the H-D Festival Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. For a mere $5, which was donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, all Harley-Davidson motorcycles were welcome to participate in one of 13 judging classes. Winners in each class received a $500 cash prize, with an additional $500 going to the winner of the top Sportster and Big Twin utilizing H-D Genuine Motor Accessories. All motorcycles in the show were judged based on six categories including: street function, paint, plating/polishing, engineering, seat/upholstery, and style.
JUDGING CLASSES: _Antique: _Rick and Tammy Ulreich, Hamilton, Ohio _1929 JD Harley-Davidson with sidecar
VRSC: _Linda Crambo, Moscow, Pa. _2003 V-Rod
Sidecar: _Sharon Stevens, Hernando, Miss. _2006 FLHX Street Glide with sidecar
Custom Trike: _Sheri Brown, Osage Beach, Mo. _2005 Deluxe/DFT/Custom
Full Dresser: _Scott Oppermann, Mission Viejo, Calif. _2006 FLHT
Street Custom Sportster: _Jim Testerman, Kansas City, Mo. _2001 1200 Sportster
Buell: _Henry Arends, Silverthorne, Colo. _2006 Firebolt
Street Custom Big Twin: _Bill Milner, Salem, Ill. _2005 Road King Custom
Show Custom Big Twin: _Jerry Fear, Lakeville, Minn. _2000 Softail Deuce
Sport Touring Street: _Kris Ringgold, New Brighton, Minn. _2001 Road King Classic
Sport Touring Show: _Johnnie Crawford, Springfield, Ill. _2005 Road King
Radical Custom: _George Marriott, Gardner, Kan. _2007 Custom
Pro: _Larry Curik, Waterloo, Ill. _2007 Classic
SPECIAL AWARDS: _Best use of Motor Accessories, Sportster: _Jerry Fear, Lakeville, Minn. _2004 Sportster
Best use of Motor Accessories, Big Twin: _Kathleen Luckey, Merrimac, Wis. _2003 Fat Boy
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THE SEARCH FOR WILLIE LYNCH CONTINUES– Well, I think I might give it another chance. That is to try a lead to find my old friend Willie Lynch. At the time I knew him ( ~ 35 yrs ago ) he was the President of the greater Chicago Area Chapter of the GGMC (Galloping Gooses Motor Cycle Club) and lived, if I remember, around Burbank, IL. I also remember that Giant lived right behind him.
Again, my name is Paul Kelley and lived in Evergreen Park, IL. Willie was one of the nice guys. We both had garages where we chopped Harley’s, swapped parts, and generally shot the shit. One day, I showed up at Willie’s garage. Unbeknownst to me, a mutual friend of Willie and me had showed up earlier than me, and when I entered Willie’s, Shorty appeared and pulled his pistola on me. I was not quite happy about it. But that was long ago, mostly forgotten, and surely forgiven. We laughed about it.
I’m not looking for Willie for any big deal, just to reminisce a little of the great old days in my life, Willie’s moose burgers, and if Sharon is still with him. Great gal! If someone happens to know where old Willie is, just tell him, that if he pleases, he can reach me at my home phone @ 1-702-838-8523, or I could call him (if I had his number), my cell is 702-498-4809, and my email is I’m not in any trouble, and do not need his help. I just thought it might be nice to have a chat with a great guy that for 35 yrs, I still wonder if he is OK. Rest Regards, –Paul Kelley BIKERNET ART INVESTIGATION– I came across this article and low and behold, the WWII Canadian recruiting poster that is our patch for the CAV. Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Units. The question is is this a company or made up poster? We have no requests received asking to use this. Thank you. –John Moreland “FREEDOM IS FOUGHT FOR” CANADIAN ARMY VETERANS http://www.thecav.ca>www.thecav.ca Hey Salty, Is it the U.S. Choppers needs you poster? I believe Rick Krost made that one up from an old WWII poster, but I’ll check.–Bandit BIKERNET SUPPORTS OUR TROOPS– I thought this really kicked ass, and wanted to share. It burns my ass how our troops a treated, and the media needs to tell both fuckin’ sides of the story. Maybe a little swing to the right. What I hear from Bros in the sandbox, and what I read, is the total opposite. Guess who I believe. Peace, –Tinman P.S. I couldn’t find this on Snopes, but still it’s a great story. The author did leave his phone numbers for verification if you so chose.. Beautiful Story A good airline story Tip: Keep inconveniences in perspective. This past week I was on a four and a half hour, non-stop flight from Seattle, Washington, to Atlanta, Georgia. In all my years of traveling, I have learned that each time a plane has the opportunity to stop, there is potential for unexpected challenges. Flight delays, weather and airline crews can create unanticipated challenges on any trip. Therefore, I always try to fly non-stop between my destinations. About an hour into this particular flight, the Captain’s voice rang over the intercom. He asked if there was a physician or nurse on the plane. If so, he asked them to identify themselves by ringing the flight attendant call button beside their seat. I listened carefully but heard no one ring their bell. I immediately began to wonder what was happening. In a few minutes the Captain informed us that there was a medical emergency on board and asked again if there was a physician or a nurse who could help. When there was no response, we were told that we were going to make an emergency stop in Denver, Colorado. He apologized but told us that there would be a medical emergency team waiting to meet us at the gate and that we would probably only be delayed by about thirty minutes. Though it was necessary, we knew we would all be inconvenienced by the extra stop. About half an hour later, we landed at Denver International Airport and the medical crew immediately came on board. However, everything took longer than had previously been expected. An elderly gentleman, about 85 years old, had suddenly taken ill. It was not clear whether he had experienced a stroke or heart attack. Even after the gentleman was carried off of the plane, we still sat there for quite a while. The original “short” stop turned into about an hour and a half. When we finally pushed back from the gate and were in the air, the pilot apologized profusely for the unavoidable delay. He said that since the stop had taken longer than expected, those passengers who needed to make connections in Atlanta would miss their flights but would automatically be booked on the next flight out. You could almost hear the moans and groans throughout the airplane of everyone who was being inconvenienced by the unexpected stop. Then the pilot did one of the classiest things I have personally ever seen or heard anyone do. He spoke into the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I thought you might be interested in one bit of information. The elderly gentleman who was taken off the plane was a Marine in WWII. I am holding in my hand a copy of the Congressional Medal of Honor that was awarded to him and signed by President Harry Truman in 1945.” The pilot went on to say, “I realize that we have all been inconvenienced today. However, in light of the fact that this gentleman was a war hero and was inconvenienced for four years of his life in order that we might experience the freedoms that we enjoy today, I thought you all should know that.” Immediately the airplane was filled with applause. Everyone was cheering and so pleased to know that the gentleman had been cared for in a way that was fitting and appropriate. As we continued to fly, I thought to myself, “Isn’t that interesting? We were concerned that we were inconvenienced for a couple of hours and yet, this gentleman’s entire life was interrupted and inconvenienced for over four years while he went and fought in a war to protect the freedoms and values that we love and hold dear in this country today.” I breathed a prayer for the gentleman and asked God to bless him for all he had done to help us understand what freedom is all about. “History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower –R. Carl Mock CANADA INTRODUCES $10,000 SPEEDING TICKET– Ontario, Canada applies street racing penalties to motorists who are not racing anybody. Premier Dalton McGuintyOntario, Canada Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that being caught driving 50km/h (31 MPH) over the speed limit will automatically trigger “street racing” penalties — even if the accused motorist is driving alone on an otherwise empty road. The change in definition will, in effect, turn ordinary speeding into an offense that can carry a $10,000 (US $9305) fine and up to six months in jail, making it one of the most expensive traffic tickets in North America. “If you choose to break the law, we consider you a threat to our public safety and you’re going to face stiff penalties,” McGuinty said in a statement. In June, McGuinty cited the importance of combating the “organized crime” of street racing as he urged passage of the Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act which created the $10,000 penalty. The change in definition also means that the word of a police officer is all that it takes to confiscate a car and driver’s license for at least seven days. “There is no appeal from, or right to be heard before, a vehicle detention, driver’s license suspension or vehicle impoundment under [the street racing] subsection,” the Safer Roads Act states. McGuinty also announced a proposal to hire 55 new traffic police officers and purchase a high-tech surveillance airplane in an attempt to rack up several of the expensive new fines. –from Rogue LANE TRIAL MAY START LATER THAN EXPECTED– Motorcycle builder Billy Lane likely won’t go to trial in connection with a DUI manslaughter charge until early January, a judge said Friday during a status hearing at the courthouse in Viera. Michael R. Brown, FLORIDA TODAY In a trial not expected to start until early next year, lawyers for Billy Lane hope to exclude blood evidence that prosecutors contend will prove the motorcycle builder was at fault in the head-on Labor Day crash that left a motorcyclist dead. Police say Lane, 37, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.19 — more than twice the legal limit — when his truck crossed a double yellow line on State Road A1A on Sept. 4, 2006, and struck Sebastian Inlet park ranger Gerald Morelock’s motorcycle. Prosecutors charged Lane with DUI manslaughter in connection with Morelock’s death. He faces 15 years in prison if convicted. On Friday, Lane — sporting a khaki-colored jacket, jeans, hiking boots and a new short, cropped haircut — made an unexpected appearance in court with his attorneys, Gregory Eisenmenger and Robert Berry. Eisenmenger told Circuit Judge Meryl Allawas he has arranged for an expert to view blood evidence gathered last year by the Florida Highway Patrol by Aug. 31. Regardless of his expert’s opinion, he said his team has identified some “issues” with the blood samples, and he expects to submit a motion to have that evidence thrown out by Allawas’ Sept. 28 filing deadline. “Our expert has outlined two possible scenarios for us in regards to the (blood) kit,” Eisenmenger said. “Until he reviews that, it is difficult to say” what kind of motion will be filed. One possibility is to request that the samples be retested. Prosecutor Tom Brown said he also may file more motions or interview more witnesses based on Eisenmenger’s conclusions. Allawas said she anticipates the depositions and subsequent hearings to push the trial date back to about early January. The next hearing in the case, a pretrial conference, is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 10 in Viera. — BY KEYONNA SUMMERS FLORIDA TODAY –from Rogue Continued On Page 2 
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