It’s Sunday Goddamnit,
I’m staring at my Assalt Weapan chassis in dismay. I need just a couple more components and answers before I can pour hours into building and modifying sheet metal. We need to fly in Valerie for a fit, or Layla volunteered. I’ve asked my SCTA connection a few questions about design elements, because we don’t want to run in the partially streamlined category. We want an open Panhead to run over 200 mph.
Goddamnit, if a 1300 cc Hyabusa can roll off a showroom floor and onto a freeway and do 200, we can. I spoke to Mil Blair from BDL today about their Pegasus fuel injection system. “We can easily add 50 horses to that puppy with nitrous,” Mil said. Their new Pegasus Fuel injection system is completely programmable and we hope to bring you all the training sessions on Bikernet in the near future.
Okay, let’s get to the news so I can get back into the shop.
RALPH RANDOLPH DESIGNS AND KNOCKOUT CUSTOMS BUILDS LONGHORN CUSTOM FOR MATHEW MC CONHEE– This is the longhorn bike that we did for Mathew. Renegade wheels took these shot for us.
–Ralph Randolph Designs
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ROGER GOLDHAMMER HITS TELEVISION– Master Builder Roger Goldammer – Up close and casual in his “lab” CMDRA Destroyer Racing – Dinos Annual Fathers Day Drags Heather and friends ride around Langley, BC with Hawgzotic Custom Cycles Original Canadian music featuring Howard Bailey, 54-40 and ZedHead ………………………………………and we’ve only begun!
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BANDIT AND CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS HEADING TO IRAQ– Bike Builders Persian Gulf Tour ’07 has sent their proposal to the military through the offices of the USO. We plan to make our trip to see our troops in September, pending military approval. Our proposal was sent to the Pentagon a few weeks ago and we’re really looking forward to making this trip.
We hope the military powers that be will give us the green light so we can go shake the hands of those military people that have been serving our great country. I want to thank the USO for helping us put this idea in motion. I also want to thank the people that have agreed to take the time out of their busy schedules and come along on this tour.
Our list of builders making this trip is:
Harold Pontarelli from HD Performance
Randy Simpson from Milwaukee Iron
Brian Klock from Klock Works
Keith “Bandit” Ball from Bikernet and 5 Ball Racing
Joe Cree from California Customs
RIKKI BATTISTINI IS ON HIS OWN AGAIN– Thanks very much for contacting me. I really appreciate all the help and support you have given me over the years and of course any help moving forward.
If you need to contact please find below all my contact information
–Rikki Battistini
1109 Langton drive
San Ramon
CA 94582
USA
Telephone: 925.270.4211
Cell: 925.719.5941
Fax: 925.905.4664
Email:
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http://www.BattistinisUSA.com
BROWN AND RANDALL BIKE BROKERS COMING–Here’s another progress file of the Family Crest Logo. I still need to work on the upper lion and some other details, but it?s comin’ along. Let me know what you think so far.
–George
We are working with a couple of guys to form a bike brokerage company to afford buyers all over the world a connection to buy builders’ bikes. It’s also a way for builders to let folks know what bikes are actively for sale.–Bandit
MISSOURI MOVING CLOSER TO FREEDOM– The GOOD news; HB-155 has fast tracked the ’07 Missouri legislative session. 8-2 w/do pass out of Senate committee, #5 on senate calendar. The bill has enough votes to pass and a governor who’ll sign into law adult choice-helmets.
The not-so-good news; The fate of HB-155 rests in the hands of Senator Charley Shields(St. Joseph) who is in charge of bringing the bill off the calendar onto the senate floor. Who last year refused to put our adult-choice helmet bill onto senate floor. WHAT TO DO (those of us who will be counted not ignored); Monday April 16, take time & call Sen Shields at 1-573-751-9476 and “politely” ask for HB-155 to be heard in senate. Keep the phones ringing on Monday.
DO NOT CALL ON TUESDAY – DO NOT CALL ON TUESDAY On Wednesday start calling again all day,and politely ask for HB-155 on senate floor.
DO NOT CALL THURSDAY OR FRIDAY – DO NOT CALL THURSDAY OR FRIDAY.
Or YOU CAN E-MAIL SENATOR Charley Sheilds through this link. http://www.senate.mo.gov/webmail/mail_form.aspx WE need lots of volunteers, freedom isn’t free or hip, It’s a duty, you must speak truth to power or remain a subject.
Thats it– –Pompeii, member FORR, Inc. Missouri (politely filibuster Shields phone line).
5-BALL RACING CONTRIBUTOR REACHES OUT– Once you get caught up on emails, bills, etc., from being away, are you ready now to focus on this LSR Bike? I know you were thrown a curve (or hiccup, as you put it) on the frame, and you were juggling a million or so things before your trip, but we can still put our heads together, blueprint this build, and get it done on time. It is going to take a focused effort at this point, though. As you know already, time is getting away and the last minute mad dash you wanted to avoid is going to happen anyway if we’re not careful. I hope the other builds you were working on went smoothly and are wrapped up now so this is the only one you have to worry about at this time.
I have been in touch with Rodan (from the SCTA), and will have some info for you any day now on a couple of the design elements (just say parts, Admiral Joel), or parts we talked about, including the underbelly oil bag.
Please give me an update on the frame and any other components you have made progress on since we last talked. I’d like to help you put together the necessary time line (or parts and labor blueprint), to get this bike done in time and on task. The goal is still breaking 200, isn’t it? Let’s get it done.
–Joel
jspv@mindspring.com
301.432.2156
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT & HIGHWAY AUTOMATION– In the grand scheme, is a place for motorcycles assured? Copyright (c) 2007 Bruce Arnold On 11 April 2007, Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Mark V. Rosenker gave a speech at the Northwestern University Transportation Center that presented an intriguing glimpse into the future of American roadway transportation. I encourage you to take a moment and read the transcript: http://www.ntsb.gov/Speeches/rosenker/mvr070411.htm
In it, he projects his vision of the roads of tomorrow. a virtual railway of computer-controlled conveyances (think cattle cars) enabled by a mind-boggling array of intelligent transport systems (ITS), highway automation, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure integration . reinforced with telematics for vehicle navigation (and occupant tracking) . and prefaced by the following:
“In aviation, the average is 700 to 800 fatalities a year, almost all associated with private pilots in small general aviation aircraft. By comparison, about 43,000 people lose their lives on the nation’s highways each year. For aviation fatalities to match those of highway, we would have to have a commercial airline hull loss accident every day. So, while you may know of the [NTSB] Safety Board based on our aviation work, tonight I’d like to focus on highway safety. [W]hile we accomplished much in the past decade to improve the crashworthiness of automobiles, we have reached some practical limits in combating the physical forces involved in crashes. It is time to move beyond crash mitigation and enter a new era where technology will help us prevent accidents. I recognize that this will be a tough battle to win. Less than 1% of accidents are fatal, so to save one life, we must prevent more than a hundred crashes. We can no longer be satisfied with trying to protect people who get into crashes. We must instead use the technology at our command to prevent crashes from happening.”
IS there a place for motorcycles on the highways of tomorrow?
This is not a new question, and I am certainly not the first one to ask it. The debate goes back a decade or more, as is reflected by this 1998 article originated by the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). http://www.mrf.org/pdf/WhitePapers/Volume5-1998/FromEuropetotheUnitedS.pdf
.in which FEMA’s Simon Willard advised the following: “[R]oad transport is undergoing some fundamental changes. It is the responsibility of all riders to make efforts to ensure that motorcycling remains enjoyable for future generations by becoming active in their own national riders’ rights organization.”
Mr. Willard’s concerns were reiterated in this 2003 paper transmitted by FEMA, the MRF, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and allied organizations. . “Some motorcycling groups have expressed concern about the potential for ITS technologies to automate aspects of the riding task or to compromise motorcycle safety. It is critical that the views of the motorcycling fraternity be properly researched and understood, and that this knowledge be used to inform the design and deployment of technologies which are acceptable to them. There have been no formal studies of the acceptance of riders to ITS in motorcycles.” .
This must end. We must narrow our focus to the issues of greatest importance and broadest appeal if we are to succeed politically and survive socially. And I can think of no other issue that should unite all motorcyclists more than. OUR RIGHT TO RIDE OUR MOTORCYCLES!
Until Next Time . Ride Long, Ride Free!
–Bruce Arnold
FLORIDA VIETNAM and ALL VETERANS– 20th Annual Reunion April 26 – 27 – 28 – 29, 2007, Wickham Park – Melbourne, Florida. This is the Largest Veterans Grassroots Reunion In The Country. This event is open to EVERYONE! For more information check their website http://members.aol.com/FLVietVets/reunion.html
The wall will be escorted by motorcycles from Brevard Community College in Cocco Florida to Wickham Park at 10:00A.M. on Sunday April 22nd . All are invited.
I hope to see you there.
— ROGUE
AND NOW FOR OUR BIKERNET SUNDAY RELIGIOUS MOMENT– A nun walks into the Mother Superior’s office and plunks down into a chair. She lets out a sigh heavy with frustration.
“What troubles you, Sister?” asks the Mother Superior. “I thought this was the day you spent with your family.”
“It was,” sighed the Sister. “And I went to play golf with my brother. We try to play golf as often as we can. You know I was quite a talented golfer before I devoted my life to Christ.”
“I seem to recall that,” the Mother Superior agreed. “So I take it your day of recreation was not relaxing?”
“Far from it,” snorted the Sister. “In fact, I even took the Lord’s name in vain today!!!
“Goodness, Sister!” gasped the Mother Superior, astonished. “You must tell me all about it!!
“Well, we were on the fifth tee…and this hole is a monster, Mother – 540 yard Par 5, with a nasty dogleg left and a hidden green…and I hit the drive of my life. I creamed it. The sweetest swing I ever made. And it’s flying straight and true, right along the line I wanted…and it hits a bird in mid-flight not 100 yards off the tee!”
“Oh my!” commiserated the Mother. “How unfortunate! But surely that didn’t make you blaspheme, Sister!”
“No, that wasn’t it,” admitted Sister. “While I was still trying to fathom what had happened, this squirrel runs out of the woods, grabs my ball and runs off down the fairway!”
“Oh, that would have made me blaspheme!” sympathized Mother.
“But I didn’t, Mother Superior!” sobbed the Sister. “And I was so proud of myself! And while I was pondering whether this was a sign from God, this hawk swoops out of the sky and grabs the squirrel and flies off, with my ball still clutched in his paws!!
“So that’s when you cursed,” said the Mother with a knowing smile.
“Nope, that wasn’t it either,” cried the Sister, anguished, “because as the hawk started to fly out of sight, the squirrel started struggling, and the hawk dropped him right there on the green, and the ball popped out of his paws and rolled to about 18 inches from the cup!”
The Mother Superior sat back in her chair, folded her arms across her chest, fixed the Sister with a baleful stare and said … …………….”You missed the fucking putt, didn’t you?”
–from Joe Lankau
KIRK WILLARD, MRF PRESIDENT, ADDS ANOTHER BROTHER TO THE RANKS– at 11:01 thursday morning another stubborn American German entered the world by the name of Garrick Thomas Willard. His first name comes old Germany and means Brave Warrior. He was 8 lbs and 13 oz and 20.5 inches long Beck is doing great and they both should be home after lunch today.
I already have his XR50 Honda dirt bike ready to go and if it warms up just a bit I may bring them home in the sidecar
–Hardtail
NEW FROM EYECANDY CUSTOMS– Hey Bandit, I have included some pictures of a new gas cap we are making called the “Gasser”. They are polished aluminum and include a steel weld in bung. They run $125.00 on our website.
— Vince
vince@eyecandycustomcycles.com
BIKERNET GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECT–A major research institution recently announced the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element has been named Governmentium (Gv) has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.
These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons. Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert; however, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A minute amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second to take over four days to complete.
Governmentium has a normal half-life of 4 years; it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, Governmentium’s Mass will actually increase over time, since each re-organization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes. This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass.
When catalyzed with money, Governmentium becomes administratium, an element that radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.
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REPORT FROM THE LEARNING CHANNEL BIKER BUILD-OFFS– Even though BBOs got strong numbers have not gotten a green light for more from TLC. Just finished an hour special featuring Russell Mitchell building a bike in five days in the Hard Rock Roadhouse in Daytona for John Mellencamp. Mellencamp loved it and got up on stage and sang “Pink Houses.” There are three other Mellencamp songs in the show used as underscore…mostly underscoring footage in which John and Russell are riding handle bar to handle bar along the ocean’s edge and under Spanish Moss dripping oaks. Fantastic show.
Airs April 19th… Don’t know the time.
–Hugh King
ROCKEM SOCKEM BECOMES KNOCKOUT MOTORCYCLES– Because of a dispute with a major toy manufacturer Rockem Sockem Custom Motorcycles is shifting their name to Knockout Customs. We’re going to feature one of their bikes next week.
The rockemandsockem.com site will change next week to ralphrandolph.com We will be re-designing our web site soon. All of our parts are in the new Jammer catalog.
–Ralph Randolph Designs
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HAMSTER MOTORCYCLE STOLEN– After attending a HAMSTER dinner in San Diego, put on by Randy Aron, it was a great time & great to see everyone. We returned to our condo in LaJolla. We parked the bikes right out front. On the morning of April 1st, NO FOOLS, Some F#@*ing DIRT BAG decided they needed my glide more than me. Soooo….now that I am almost over wanting to kill someone, it’s time to move on.
I NEED another glide. If anyone has one around, knows of one that someone wants to get rid of one, please contact me. Ride Fast (Hopefully Soon) ONE BAD BITCH DOES IT AGAIN– Denver, COLO – April 11, 2007 – OBB Enterprises announced today exciting additions for it’s 2007 women’s clothing line. You may remember One Bad Bitch, a female-owned, women’s motorcycle clothing company based in Denver, for their bold, sexy apparel. OBB has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last few years and is excited about the new additions to the 2007 clothing line, which include some more subdued designs with the classic sexy styling. New this year is the Crystal Logo Tank. This elegant style is both flattering and flashy. The Crystal Logo tank is a premium v-neck tank top style, made with a cotton, spandex and jersey blend featuring merrow edge hems. Even biker gals need a little bling in their wardrobe. Another new addition is the “Don’t Hate Me Because I Ride Better Than You.” This high-end white long sleeve top is made with fine, interlock fabric and feels incredibly soft to the touch! It features a tribal heart design on the front and our newest slogan: Don’t Hate Me Because I Ride Better Than You. Work shirts aren’t just for guys anymore. The newest addition to the 2007 apparel line is the Queen of Spades work shirt. This tough and sexy shirt combines good looks with utility, using DuPont, Teflon soil resistance in a lightweight, wrinkle-free fabric, with a rockin’ tribal spade design on the breast and on the back of the shirt. For the hard-working girl, the Queen of Spades work shirt has the killer looks One Bad Bitch is famous for. “We are really excited about the additions to the line this year and look forward to another busy year. I just love hearing from women who purchase our clothes about how they feel more empowered just by wearing our designs. Our clothes make women feel like they are part of something bigger and that’s the whole idea behind One Bad Bitch.” Said Jen Berryhill, owner of One Bad Bitch Enterprises. One Bad Bitch is a female-owned, motorcycle clothing company based in Denver, Co. Jen Berryhill, a Para-legal, started One Bad Bitch in January 2004 when she had trouble finding clothing to match her own style and attitude. OBB has relied heavily on grassroots marketing and word of mouth to get its name out to the public and has been very successful. You can contact them on the web at TOMMY THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT– As motorcycle riders we need to help people become aware of One Of Our Own – Tommy Thompson. Tommy Thompson wants to be the next President Of The United States and we can help. He is a motorcycle rider himself and can relate to the problems we face. We will be posting information about his campaign here on Bikernet. Com and also request you check the Team Tommy website http://www.teamtommy.org/ and http://www.tommy2008.com/Home.aspx Please check his position on all the issues that will effect how you vote for the person you want as president. Let others know so that they can also become informed. –Rogue FRONT END FITMENT ARTICLE COMING SOON–let me give you a little more to go on Front end fitment for custom bikes could is a subject that you should do a article on. To make a front-end work from a performance standpoint or from a safe yet perfect stance application is a matter of the front-end, coming into the picture last. If you ever notice how the bikes built by David Perewitz or Matt Hotch (although completely different ) have that perfect stance yet drive just fine Its because they have the front end built based on real dimensions after some parts have been accumulated and mocked up. Here is a rough overview of steps for good measurements to help determine front end length and trail ,we will deal with this based on a rigid because that’s what we are working on, mount the rear tire assembly in the bike or set the axle height in the frame at the correct height based on the tire diameter (the tire dia will change based on rim width) then set the chassis to the desired ride height. At this point you might want to check and see if the axle adjusters are running parallel to the ground. If not you should figure approximately where the axle would be at based on chain length and power plant placement, now that you have these things in place, rake and neck height perpendicular to the ground are truly measurable, as I stated this is a simple overview but it helpS with any front-end project. –Leo DiOrio TIME TO SHUT DOWN AND HIT THE SHOP–Cool material is headed your way this week, from another Bad Ass seat tech on the Indian featured on the home page from Lucky’s customs and Michael Woodall.com. We also have an electric start set-up for pre-electric start 4-speeds without changing the primary. I swear I’ll finish up the Reman operation from Harley-Davidson and if all goes well another Assalt Weapan update will splash onto the site. Here’s your Australia lesson for the day. Fairdinkum means ?That?s cool?. Your car trunk is not longer a Trunk, but a Boot. Try that out. And a Penny dropped, means you discovered the answer. Like the penny dropped, I found my wrench. That’s all you’ll get outta me. Ride Forever, –Bandit
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