Hey,
It?s Sunday, a day to relax and ride, eat breakfast burritos and hang with the bros. I sat in the middle of the shop yesterday and glanced from project to project. Both Bonneville bikes are out to Foremost Powder Coating. I have two old Delta shop tools, we scavenged from a burnt down garage. One is a belt sander and the other a bandsaw. We need both, but I can?t find the correct sized blades, I tried 64-inch, then 67-inch. Still too tight.
The belt sander is ready to rock on the shopping cart table we made, but the belt driven electrical motor runs the wrong direction. I?ve rewired it several time but it still runs clockwise. So I turned to the ?48 Panhead for a tune-up. Decided I?d change the points. Sure enough, don?t have a spare set. I reached for the Jack Daniels bottle and couldn?t find a shot glass. We better hit the news:
CLAMP ON LED SIGNAL/RUNNING LIGHTS– Are these new clamp-on lights from Pro-One cool or what? IRON CROSS CLAMP-ON SIGNAL/RUNNING LIGHTS are the latest in a growing collection of custom lighting accessories manufactured by Pro-One for installation on both factory and custom motorcycles.
As shown, the TURN SIGNAL/RUNNING LIGHTS measure 2 1?4? x 2 1?4? x 3?4?, feature highly visible, state-of-the-art LED light modules and are designed to clamp directly to any 41mm fork tube. Machined from the finest billet aluminum each light is finished in flawless Pro-One show quality chrome.
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DISCOVERY CHANNEL BUILD?OFF UPDATE– I am leaving this A.M for Two Harbors MN where I will meet with the crew for the Discovery Ride. It is my understanding at this time that Craig Constantine, who is directing the show, has requested that no info or photos show the motorcycle or would give Kim Suter a advantage, be shown.
Since Kim’s motorcycle was scheduled to be finished last Friday I see that some doors are now opened. Though the director would prefer that Kim sees the bike at the same time Gypsy sees his so he can record their expressions and comments.
They have also requested that the complete motorcycle Not Be Shown until after the show on Saturday June 17th and announcing the winner on Sunday June 18th.
I think both requests are reasonable and that we should honor them.
I will be photographing the run and filming and writing a piece on it for you. I will get you some shots and words about the after build party as soon as I can, and then follow up with the rest. I will have my laptop and cell phone with me on trip.
— ROGUE
WANNA JOB AND THE WORLD?S FRIENDLIEST H-D DEALERSHIP?– California Harley-Davidson/Buell, “The friendliest Harley-Davidson dealership in California” is always looking for talented people. We are growing, and we need an experienced parts specialist to join our successful team.
California Harley-Davidson/Buell is a H-D Gold Bar & Shield Circle of Excellence award winner and Dealernews rates us as one of the top 100 powersports dealers in North America.
To work for us, you need to be hard working, reliable, and enthusiastic. If you ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and have extensive H-D parts knowledge, that’s a plus.
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— www.californiaharleydavidson.com )
THE TEACHERS STAINLESS STEEL SEAT PANS– Here are some of my new stainless steel seat pans, available in plain or riveted, with the scalloped finish or without and with or without monting studs installed. Interested people can contact me at baasmetalcraft@yahoo.com
Respects
–TEACH
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM TO DISPLAY STAMP BIKES– The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that it will exhibit three of the four motorcycles featured on the new ?American Motorcycle? postage stamp series during the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The three motorcycles depicted on the stamps are owned, and ridden, by members of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America ? a 1918 Cleveland, 1940 Indian Four and a 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide. The fourth stamp, a drawing of a 1970s chopper, was created by an artist and will not be included in the Museum exhibit.
?How appropriate to have the actual motorcycles featured on the stamps on exhibit here,? said Executive Director Pepper Massey-Swan. ?The motorcycles depicted are an enduring part of our nation?s history, and relate specifically to our mission to preserve the great history of motorcycling.? Another connection is the building where the Museum is located. It was built in 1937 and in its previous life was the old Sturgis Post Office.
The four ?American Motorcycle? postage stamps will be unveiled in Sturgis at a stamp dedication ceremony on August 7th, and will be available for First-Day-of-Issue purchase and cancellation the same day.
The Museum will be open during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. (except for Sunday, August 6th when the Museum closes at 5:00 p.m.) Admission is $5.00 per person, $4.00 for persons 65 and older, children are admitted free of charge (must be accompanied by a paying adult).
For further information visit our web site at
Bulletpr?f? GANG FIRES OUT NEW LICENSE PLATE/TAILLIGHTS– The Bulletpr?f? boys are at it again! This time they?ve brought billet license plate holders together with powerful LED taillights.
Now available with four different lens shapes in multiple plate configurations, these chromed billet aluminum holders utilize a red lens pushing the light of brilliant LED brake lights for a vibrant signal when stopping. The halfmoon, cat eye, iron cross and diamond units are best mounted to your bike with a separate mount available for the axle, fender or primary of most bikes.
As always, these parts will meet all of your needs without breaking the bank. See your local MC Advantages dealer today!
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Seminole Road House Crew posing for shots in Myrtle Beach. Here?s Paul Cox, Keimo and a blonde to chase.
BIKERNET WRITER SENDS BROTHER BACK TO IRAG WITH A PROMISE– My little brother, Joey, is heading back to Iraq for his umpteenth tour. He was out for two years and re-upped on September 12, 2001.He’s been in several major squirmishes, including the start of the war. Just a cool as hell regular guy who has never been a pro football player or had a wife e-mail Billy Lane.
Anyways, he is leaving in a month and coming back in a year. I am thinking about building a bike for him, as he doesn’t make shit in the Army. We always talk of riding together, but he is always overseas. He is recently married and has a one-year-old daughter, so what little he has is tied up in his family. I figured before I took out a loan and JB Welded a rattrap together, you could help me out with it. Maybe we could do a build where we chronicle the build up and climax it when I drop it off at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. What do you think?
–Johnny
You goddamn right we can do something.–Bandit
JUDGE BUSTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING– This is a letter I wrote in response to a story in today’s paper about Superior Court Judge Elaine M. Rushing who, with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit, crashed her Porsche into a wall in Pismo Beach. She them proceeded on two flat tires to drive on further, eventually ending up in a ditch. When officers arrived she told them she had been a passenger in the back seat. The real driver fled after the initial crash and that is when she took over. Unfortunately for Ms. Rushing…Porsches have no back seat. As the officers on scene tried to give her a sobriety check, she refused saying, “But I am a judge, and I told you I wasn’t the driver.” She also repeatedly requested that the arresting officer call her husband, Conrad Rushing, a justice on the 6th District Court of Appeal in San Jose.
When County Judge Bernard J Schwartz was arrested for driving with two times the legal alcohol limit this past July, he remarked to the arresting officers, “This is a substantial issue with my career. All you have to do is take me back to the hotel and I’ll go to sleep and wake up in the morning and get my car.” I hope you enjoy the following letter and have a “safe” weekend…..Big Dave
Kudos to the Tribune for printing the story of the two drunk judges who sought to use their office’s clout to avoid prosecution on drunk driving charges. A doff of the cap to the Pismo Beach police officers who would not bow to the pressure. A huge brickbat to the California Commission on Judicial Performance for only using public censure and not expulsion as a punishment.
Doesn’t the Commission understand that when the citizens charged with protecting the cornerstone of our society, equal justice for all, attempt to put themselves above it , they create a divide between the judiciary and everyone else? In not removing these two judges from their very public jobs they enforce the notion that those with power and influence answer to a different justice system in America.
The notion of a separate system of justice for the rich and powerful, more than any other issue, is corroding this nation. Unfortunately, the old Boy’s Club of Justices that form the Commission now appear as torch bearers for the same corrupt process they were charged with preventing.
— Big Dave, San Miguel
Weasel Dave
GIRDERS MAKING A COMEBACK–Just thought I would send you pictures of our latest Girders. Custom lengths, chromed or powdercoated, single or dual shocks. Our dampering system with the gas shock and spring helps our new girder recover quickly and improves the ride. It is fully adjustable to the stiffness the rider prefers. Call today for pricing!
–Jackie Eaton
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NEW 2007 FAST DATES, IRON &LACE AND GARAGE GIRLS CALENDARS– July 1st, 2006 marks the exciting annual release of the world renown new 2007 FastDates.com Motorsports Pinup Calendars, marking the 18th year since their inception by motorsports and fashion photographer Jim Gianatsis of the motorsports advertising agency Gianatsis Design Associates, Los Angeles, California. No other calendar line has matched the exotic custom and racing bikes from the world’s top custom builders and factory racing teams, together with the world’s most beautiful beautiful centerfold models, aspiring young actresses and super models.
The FastDates.com Calendars in turn have fostered the world’s premier motorcycle pinup model web site offering the latest racing news, sportbike tuning information, and photo galleries of the Calendar bikes and models. In addition, the annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show held each 3rd weekend of July as a celebration to premier the new Calendars has itself grown in 15 years to become the premier custom and high performance streetbike event in America.
With the introduction of the new 2007 FastDates.com Calendars comes the announcement of many new marketing partnerships to help promote the incredible bikes, models and photography featured. Those partnerships include the SBK World Superbike Championship which has endorsed the Fast Dates Race Bike Swimsuit Model Calendar for the last 10 years and has now made it the Official Licensed Calendars of the SBK Corona Extra World Superbike Championship.
And then SpeedTV.com, America’s premier motorsports and enthusiast network will be marketing both the Calendars and selected FastDates branded images to their fans mobile phone use. And in a world-wide marketing agreement with the agency Wireless Developer, the FastDates branded images will be market by major wireless cell carriers around the world, including in America by the largest cell phone carrier Cingular Wireless.
The FastDates.com Calendars and related Products are now possibly, the most recognized Calendar product line in the world after the Sports Illustrated Calendar line. Here is the 2007 FastDates.com Calendar line for your enjoyment:
BILLY LANE BLOOD SWEAT AND GEARS SHOW AIRS AGAIN– In case you missed it when it first aired, The Billy Lane Project is re-airing on Discovery Channel Monday, June 19th 7PM Eastern.
Tune in if you can.
Darcy Betlach
Chrome Marketing Inc
MICHIGAN REPEALS HELMET LAW, BUT GOVERNOR MAY VETO– Michigan has repealed their mandatory helmet bill but it still has to go to the Governor to be signed into law but she is expected to VETO it:
Her name is Jennifer Granholm
Her telephone number is 517-373-3400
Every biker in the nation needs to flood her office with phone calls telling her how nice it would be to vacation in Michigan
–Bob
When you call, here are some statistics you can share with the good Governor:
A. The percentage of all multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents caused by inattentive or negligent cagers: 67%
B. The percentage by which statistic “A” can be reduced by mandatory helmet laws: 0%
C. The percentage of all motorcycle accidents caused by the inattentional blindness of cagers: 50%
D. The percentage by which statistic “C” can be reduced by mandatory helmet laws: 0%
Get more useful bikers rights advocacy information here: http://www.ldrlongdistancerider.com/forum.html and don?t be rude, goddamnit.
Bruce@LdrLongDistanceRider.com
http://www.ldrlongdistancerider.com/
MORE ON THE KIM SUTER/GYPSY BUILD-OFF COMPETITION– Today, Friday, June 9th, is the final day of filming for Kims Biker build off. On Tuesday, Kim will leave from Duluth, MN riding through LaCrosse, WI along the Mississippi River to Davenport, IA (the quad cities). This is the final destination for Sturgis on the River Weekend. See We will be in LaCrosse for Wednesday and Wednesday night. They will arrive in Davenport on Friday. Kim asked me to let “his bro’s” know and said “he needs all the support he can get.” So if you don’t have much planned for next Friday and or Saturday, June 16th and 17th, come on out. –Kim and Cheryl Suter NEW TAPERED LEG SPRINGER– Paughco recently unveiled several new additions to their collection of TAPERED LEG SPRINGERS. Featuring the company?s exclusive, tapered rear legs, this model front end is claimed to be superior in strength and more closely resemble the original factory front ends than any other springer on the market. These latest additions are offered in sizes ranging from stock to 24? over in increments of 3?. Lengths 15?-24? over are supplied with 3 degrees of additional rake only. You can order either the traditional ?Wide? style with or without the factory style shock, or you can choose Paughco?s popular Narrow Chopper design. While the standard finish is Paughco?s legendary chrome, bare metal or powder coat are offered as options. 100% manufactured in the USA, from the sizing and intricate tapering process through meticulous welding, polishing and in house plating, Paughco?s latest collection of TAPERED LEG SPRINGERS represent the very finest in American craftsmanship and ingenuity. You can catch the entire Paughco lineup at MORE DISCOVER BUILD-OFF REPORTS– One of my former chopper class students and I were helping Billy with the build-off bike this week. Have some great pics and info on our experience that I will get you after Laconia..everything is on lock down until after that. I will say Billy and his crew are top notch treated us great and we had a blast. The bike is beyond words..you all will be very impressed! –TEACH AH, DA QUOTE OF THE DAY–“Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.” –Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) German Dramatist –from Nick Roberts FROM THE STREETS OF WASHINGTON STATE– Just talked to one of our fine officers (as he had me pulled over). He said that they are going to be enforcing the helmet law this summer in our fine state. Just something to keep in mind, if people are planning a trip to or through our state. Novelty helmets aren’t going to cut it. Keep up the great work on your website. –Dogboy BIKERNET SUNDAY FAMILY COUNSELING– Harvey and Gladys are getting ready for bed. Gladys is standing in front of her full-length mirror, taking a long,hard look at herself. “You know, Harvey,” she comments, “I stare into this mirror and I see an ancient creature. My face is all wrinkled, my boobs sag so much that they dangle to my waist, my arms and legs are as flabby as popped balloons, and my butt looks like a sad, deflated version of the Hindenburg!” She turns to face her husband and says, “Dear, please tell me just one positive thing about my body so I can feel better about myself.” Harvey studies Gladys critically for a moment and then says in a soft, thoughtful voice, “Well…there’s certainly nothing wrong with your eyesight.” Services for Harvey will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the First Methodist Church –from Bob T. HARLEY OWNERS GROUP: SAINTS TO SINNERS RIDE JUNE 19-22– The summer heats up with H.O.G.?s first touring rally of the season ? the Saint to Sinners Ride. More than 500 H.O.G. members will unite in the saintly city of Salt Lake City for an adventure across state lines to the hotbed of temptation in Las Vegas, June 19 through 22, 2006. The ride will journey through two infamous destination cities ? Salt Lake City and Las Vegas ? lending opportunities for fantastic riding in and around both areas as well as incredible sightseeing activities. ?This touring rally is unlike any other,? says Joe Dowd, H.O.G. Events Manager, ?It is made complete with amazing touring opportunities, unbelievable sightseeing, while immersed in colorful entertainment and unique cultures.? The rally will begin in Salt Lake City where H.O.G. members will enjoy a unique cultural experience unlike any other place. Rally participants will find ideal riding adventures through snow-capped peaks, fertile valleys and lush forests. With incredible riding throughout the city and the surrounding area, there are plenty of attractions that will “purify” riders before heading down to “Sin City.” Harley-Davidson of Salt Lake City will host a dealer party on Monday, June 19, from 12:00 p.m. ? 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to join H.O.G. members as they kick off their travels in Salt Lake City. Visit www.harley-davidsonslc.com for more information. H.O.G. members will trek the 425 miles across state lines to Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 21 to be surrounded by 84 square miles of glittering temptation in the heart of a sun-scorched desert. The rally will come to a close at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson, the world?s largest Harley-Davidson dealership, on Thursday, June 22. The dealership will host a party open to the public from 12:00 p.m. ? 4:00 p.m. For more information visit www.lasvegasharleydavidson.com. BIKERNET STEALTHMAN INVESTIGATES HORSE SMOKE-OUT– All around the Charlotte area people are getting ready for The Horse Smoke-Out June 23rd and 24th. it is always a great time and here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we are looking forward to it. We will have a booth set up, so stop by and see us. You know when you are around bikes all the time you see things that just make you stop and scratch your head and sometimes just laugh. Have you seen the new H-D shower curtain rings and the new patio-lawn furniture? Man what will they think of next , toilet paper? It gets kinda stupid after awhile. It used to be about riding now it is about decorating your home, your car and body with all the H-D trinkets you can find. That is why I like shows like Build or Bust so much, you never see that stuff on any of those shows. Back at the shop we are real busy. The shop is full once again and that is a good thing. I am thinking about adding someone part time for now. The time flys by each day and it seems there are not enough hours in the day but that is good too. Very soon we will be starting our 3rd ground up project, a rigid frame evo. If any of you are ever in the Charlotte area feel free to give us a call and stop by STEALTH BIKE WORKS, 14113 E. Independence Blvd. Matthews NC. 28104, 704-882-0889. We are not thye biggest but you will be glad you came by. Well that does it for this week, time to get back to work! Until next week, RIDE! WOODY CUSTOMS TRUE FIT FENDER BLANKS– Our fender blanks are made to fit each tire manufacturers profile. Just let us know the kind of tire and size of tire you will be using. Please specify if you are running a wheel larger than recommended because we will have to make the fender blank larger in order to assure the perfect fit. We offer our fenders in full cans (360? fender blanks), half cans (180? fender blanks), or one third cans (120? fender blanks). Call us for pricing or any questions you may have. We know you will be pleased with our quality, pricing and delivery. –Al Caywood HASSLE FREE FORK SEAL INSTALLER– How cool is this? Yea, it?s just what its name implies and it WORKS so well, you?ll be running around just looking for fork seals to install. George?s Garage, manufacturers of what may well be the most sophisticated, functional and all around coolest collection of high end V-Twin tools on the planet, has just released this super handy FORK SEAL INSTALLER. Developed specifically for 41 mm fork legs, the 2-piece tool is precision machined from solid steel and is fit with steel locating dowels for quick, precise alignment. Weighing in at a hefty 2 1?2 pounds and knurled for a firm grip this ?slider? style installation tool makes for quick and accurate fitment of seals into the lower legs. Anodized black and retailing at $45.00, George?s FORK SEAL INSTALLER is a must have component for any serious mechanic?s arsenal. For complete details call direct to 909-843-7043 or visit D&D BUILDS EXHAUST FOR BIKERNET BONNEVILLE BIKE– Well the ole Salt Shaker looks good, we’ll be proud to hang some D&D pipes on it. We ran a 157.8 on our V-bike at the Texas Mile and it was very stable. We did Rake the front end and extended the swing arm 6 inches and used a steering dampener. We also removed all the rubber in the swing arm and put in solid motor mounts front and top. Hallcraft Wheels is closed, but our new Chrome Plater has the chrome shop. Contact Bill Rucker as he might have info on the Wheel Side of it. Look forward to working on the pipe. –Bob
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Kevin Baas
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952-215-1252
“When in doubt, burn out!” 
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AH, THE SUN IS BREAKING OUT?Time to walk along the port railroad tracks toward the Chowder Barge for breakfast or lunch.
I want to thank the owner of the Bikerpics.org for some of the sharp shots used in this Sunday Post. And always our thanks go out to Bob T. for his stash of historic biker material.
Okay, I?ve got to blow this fire trap and take a ride along the coast, find a cold Corona and a little Hispanic chick to spend the afternoon with.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
