Good morning I think? I’m hungover after a broken workout and a day cruising the coast with Agent Zebra and Diesel, a builder from Miami. I was still reeling from last week at Primedia. They tested my new cover design and determined that I’m doing everything right, but warned me not to do it again. I don’t get it? Pick up the latest, March, Hot Bike and let me know what you think. Fortunately I’m surrounded by bi-sexual women who love to hang out at strip bars. I’ll get to that later. Let’s hit the news and I’ll find some aspirin.
New Biker Site
Just a friendly invitation to check out BikerForums.com. I’ve been around bikernet for a long time and thought you might like bikerforums.
–Mongo
HELMET LAW WILL HAVE NEGATIVE IMPACT
I am sure if you read this headline some will ask how this could be possible. Well here we go. First of all, you will see sales of new motorcycles go down. Second, riders from states without these stupid laws are not going to come to a state to ride that has such a law. (Namely Texas, Arkansas, Florida, etc.) For instance, my wife and I, with about twenty friends just returned from a rally in Austin, TX. By the way, we had a wonderful time in a free choice state. Now back to the point, in a three day weekend, this rally has a 32 million dollar impact on the economy there. That would really help toward keeping the Charity Hospital system running don’t you think? Well, you can forget something like that happening in Louisiana now.
Earlier this year Lake Charles had a small rally, Blazin’ Bikes, which only 1,800 bikes came to but every hotel, and motel in the area was packed. About half of these people were from Texas. One of the main sponsors was the Isle of Capri. The obvious reason they were involved was because they understand that motorcycles in town mean money.
Now lets talk about the real reason we have this law again. Number one, it’s really about politics. Our ex-governor was a gentleman and a motorcycle rider and we all know one reason for changing the law was just to show him that they could do it. Secondly, they said it was because of increased head injuries. Well that is a typical half-truth. Yes, they increased by 43% but what they didn’t say was that the amount of riders had increased 200%. This proves the point of what the law will do to sales of not only the bikes, but all of the other things that go with riding bikes. (Clothing, leather goods, lower sales at restaurants, fewer hotel bookings, etc,) But, to back up the first point about politics involved, why was our most respected university in the state not listened to? The LSU study showed there was not an increase per amount of riders, but statically there was a decrease if you consider the fact that there are more people riding. All I wonder is if our elected officials don’t believe or even consider LSU’s study, why should we give LSU so much state money each year? Maybe half of that money could go to the Charity Hospital system which didn’t get any of their problems solved this first session. Our politicians were too worried about taking away our freedom to choose to ride with or without a helmet.
Now why do I really care? First because we love to ride and now will not ride as much in Louisiana. We will plan our future rides in Texas, Arkansas and spend our money there. Why don’t they put on a helmet and walk outside on a 95 degree day and see how they like it, they wouldn’t like it. We are registered voters and we can make decisions regardless of the risk because we are adults and it is our right to do so.
What do we do about it? Well I think it’s time to explain who rides these bikes These are not ridden by people without insurance as they stated, making it sound like everyone who rode couldn’t afford insurance. No, most of the people who ride now are business professionals, like my wife and I, they are, veterans, superintendents, foremen, plant operators, salesmen, and soldiers still fighting for our personal freedoms we enjoy in this country. These people go fight for freedom only to come home to find simple freedoms being taken away. My wife and I own two successful businesses with approximately fifty (50) employees. It is a shame to think that we can run both businesses but don’t have enough sense to decide whether we should wear a helmet not.
What can we do about this? Well I know this much, there will be another election one day. The first people approached for campaign contributions are business owners and these contributions are not tax deductible. I promise you anyone who voted for this will not get another penny from us. I just hope that the other business owners who ride or if you are just tired of government in your business, let’s get together and remind the politicians that basically they work for the taxpayers. I personally think a recall petition might show that motorcyclists are not just a bunch of thugs as they made it sound.
It is apparent that this wouldn’t have gone through if not for the governor pushing it. So now let’s get together and give her a little push. I am having my office staff (also taxpayers) e-mail, fax, and send this letter to every newspaper, magazine, national TV show and business owner I can think of. Also those fine people that voted for it. Anyone that feels the same should speak up also. It time to be heard. If anyone has ideas on this issue, please contact my wife or me.
We are,
Blake D. Hines, President
Blake D. Hines, Inc.
Molly P. Hines, owner
Molly’s Lamplighter Lounge
–from Rogue
HOT BIKE
I did it again. I actually spent my hard earned money for another copy of Hot Bike. Looks like I’m going to have to get a subscription to keep up with what is going on.
When you get time somewhere down the line how about mentioning that I am going to be doing some articles for you. Maybe some thing like a contributors section in the masthead of what people’s jobs and positions are on page 16.
–Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
The Rogue Report
I have finished the article on Alvarez’s Daytona Twin Tech -Twin Scan 88 I added a little fun to it by adding a thing about e-mails back and forth between us and a P.S. at the end.
Some times these things just get so technical they loose interest to any one other than real gear heads. I told a local shop owner about the tool today and he is interested in getting one and I am getting him and Alvarez hooked up.
I am still waiting for mine as I want to play with it some more and I think if I showed it to some people they would want one too.
Allen is also having a class while he is in Cincy for the V-Twin Expo and he has invited Berry and I to attend. We will.
I should be going to Accurate on January 19th to drop off my bike and start taking it apart. Parts will go to the powder coated and hopefully we can put every thing back together the early part of February. It will make a good article for you.
Alvarez has said he will supply parts for the job.
I will have to talk to him about the best of two worlds kit that is in the Feb issue of Hot Bike on page 197 titled the Best Of Two Worlds
Accurate will be doing some head work and I am not sure what cams Berry is looking for yet. I will keep you informed.
I’m sending you a tech on the Twin Cam88 with images. Watch for it.
–ROGUE
Scooter In ’78
Here’s a old photo from 1978.. I’m the one with the ball cap, and shirt open.
— Skooter
V-Rod Rumors
I’ve been hearing rumbles from my sources in Europe that H-D is going bring out a new model at the dealer show in San Diego next month. Funny that I hear most of the juicy gossip about our American bikes from across the pond.
Scuttlebutt is that it’s going to be a hybrid using the power plant from the Stage 3 V-Rod and the frame work from the new Sporty to create a screamin’ Street Rod. Have you heard anything more concrete?
Inquiring minds wanna know.
–TBear
I’d have to tell you in code.
Moral Test Question
With all your honor and dignity what would you do? This test only has one question, but it’s a very important one. Please don’t answer it without giving it some serious thought. By giving an honest answer you will be able to test where you stand morally.
The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation, where you will have to make a decision one way or the other. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous..
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You’re in Florida…In Miami, to be exact… There is great chaos going on around you, caused by a hurricane and severe floods…. There are huge masses of water all over you…. You are a CNN photographer and you are in the middle of this great disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless.
You’re trying to shoot very impressive photos. There are houses and people floating around you, disappearing into the water. Nature is showing all its destroying power and is ripping everything away with it.
You see a woman in the water; she is fighting for her life, trying not to be taken away by the masses of water and mud. You move closer. Somehow the woman looks familiar.
Suddenly you know who it is – it’s Hillary Clinton!
At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take her away, forever.
You have two options. You can save her or you can take the best photo of your life.
So you can save the life of Hillary Clinton, or you can shoot a Pulitzer Prize winning photo — a unique photo displaying the death of one of the country’s most powerful women. And here’s the question: (Please be honest)
Would you select color film, or rather go with the simplicity of classic black and white?
I think I would shoot color. You can always make it black and white but you can’t make back and white color.
–from Rogue
S&S Retail Customer Service and Support
S&S announces a new Reseller Internet Policy. S&S adopted the policy after careful, internal consideration of the effects of internet sales by resellers on the health of its local distributors and dealers, who are crucial to insuring the suitability of a particular S&S engine product, their safe installation and use, long-term product support and customer goodwill. Compliance with the policy is a requirement of all S&S distributors and authorized dealers, and it will be enforced across the board. S&S believes this policy will help ensure that customers receive appropriate training, support, and information about S&S Engine Products, and ensure that remote, internet resellers do not “free ride” off of the work and investment of local resellers. For example, distributors who spend money in building and maintaining substantial facilities, offering helpful, timely and accurate product displays and information to individual, potentially-unsophisticated customers and providing long-term warranty and out of warranty product support should be rewarded for their hard work and effort. Therefore, S&S wants to avoid free riding so that its distribution network stays healthy and strong over the long term in order to compete effectively in the highly competitive market for motorcycle engine products.
The Price Quotation Restriction is not intended in any way to limit the autonomy of distributors and dealers in setting prices. Indeed, distributors and dealers have always been, and will continue to be, free to charge whatever price they choose to for S&S Engine Products.
“As a leader in the industry, we need to make sure the retail customer receives proper service and support of the products they purchase,”said Sr. Sales Executive, Kurt Peterson. “Purchasing a high performance product from a web site does not provide an opportunity to establish the type of relationship we feel customers need. We want the customer to have a qualified dealer to purchase from, making sure S&S products are being installed and serviced properly,” continued Peterson.
The new agreement has been distributed to all S&S distributors and dealers. To view a copy of this agreement visit <> HOT BIKE Recently, I let my 4+ year subscription to Hot Bike and several other magazines run out. The main reason is because I was sick of the Yuppie Punk they had on the cover and in the mag. So I am real interested to see what you do with it. Looked at the new cover and so far I like it. Maybe you can get a little bit of the ######## biker back into the motorcycle mag industry. Just to kind of tell what my tastes are: I love The Horse Backstreet Chopper and the stuff you feature on your site. You know that ########, backwoods, outcast, outlaw ####. There was a sticker that on a bike in the Horse that read “It used to be about motorcycles, now it’s a ####### fashion show” Yeah enough said. Good Luck Let me know what you think of the March and April issues?–Bandit Bikernet Police Report A small-town patrolman making his evening rounds was surprised to see a little old lady sitting on a Harley in front of the dealership. He stopped and asked why she was sitting there on the bike. Was something wrong? Was she trying to steal it? “Heavens no, I just bought bought it this afternoon.” “Then why don’t you drive it away.” “I can’t ride a motorcycle.” “Then why did you buy it?” he asked. “I was told that if I bought a motorcycle here I’d get screwed … so I’m just waiting.” –Jon Flow Bench Report I dusted off my notes and finally found the info you asked for. Vacuum motor- P/N 2M420, $48.31 ea. Relays used to start the motors, P/N 5X848, $23.46 ea. Source was from a Grainger catolog. –Pablo Success Rules For 2005 1. Never take a beer to an interview. Dining Out Advice 1. When decanting the wine from the box, make sure you tilt the paper cup and pour slowly so as not to ‘bruise’ the fruit of the wine. Entertaining In Your Home… 1. A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist. 2. Do not allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners are. Personal Hygiene… 1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this job should be done in private using one’s own truck keys. 2. Even if you live alone, deodorant is not a waste of money. 3. Use of proper toiletries can only delay bathing for a few days. 4. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a social no- no, as they tend to distract from a woman’s jewelry, and alter the taste of finger foods. A Bob T. Request I am putting together a ’47 UL bobber something a fly boy would have rode after the war. I want to ad a few things to top it off. That kicker pedal was sweet. I also want to use the trench knife as a jockey shift maybe a granade brake pedal? Anyway, I would like some contact info on purchasing a couple knives. Thanks, FROM FLORID TODAY NEWSPAPER I am a Junior, Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High Older guys looking for love in wrong places Dear Old Guy, I don’t appreciate it when you come up to me with your very crazy lines and the fact that you are hitting on me when I am one-third your age, and at work. And, no, it’s not flattering! First, let’s get back to your crazy lines like, “Hey red, you wanna come for a ride on my Harley. Your hair will match my bike”, or “So, honey, what you doin’ this weekend?” “Sorry, I’m going to a pool with friends,” your “Yeah, I can definitely see you in a little thong.” is not the most romantic thing I’ve ever heard. Here’s one of my favorites, “Hey, babe, how about you and me elope to Mexico and get drunk on the beach and then go for a little swim?” I am sick of it. My name is Alannah Phaidin not Babe, Honey or Red, it’s Alannah and I am wearing my name badge and you are staring right in the area where it is! So, call me by my name and, oh! By the way, my hair is not red, it’s strawberry blond! Look, if you can’t get away with these comments to a woman of somewhere vaguely your own age, what makes you think I, or anyone else in my age bracket, is going to appreciate it? If you can’t get a date with a woman of vaguely your own age, what makes you think I am going to go on a ride with you on your Harley? I am not just saying this on my own behalf. I am writing this letter to you on behalf of all the young ladies my age. We are not interested. That’s what most of us are, young ladies so treat us like young ladies. You like to think you are younger than you really are. I can understand you are going through a late midlife crisis, but don’t take it out on me. I don’t appreciate when you rev- up your engine of your new 2005 sporty Mustang or Jag. It doesn’t make me like you or feel attracted to you. I don’t appreciate it either when you honk your horn, shout out, “Hey baby,” or whistle at me. If you haven’t noticed it doesn’t work with me or any other young ladies of my age. It is simply arrogance when I ask you to stop and you don’t. I really tried to respect you at the beginning because I was taught to respect everyone, not just my elders, but I have run out of patience. So, I will say it one last time, hit on someone your own age, not to mention, size. P.S. My eyes are above my neckline. –from Rogue What will this new EPA rule mean to Bikers? If you are going to buy a new motorcycle at your local dealer, the only things you may notice are that by the 2006 model year, most motorcycles will come with fuel injection and will require special diagnostic tools for service work. Some may have catalytic converters in the exhaust pipes. Both are in use in some models already. There has been no change to the “anti-tampering” provision of the Clean Air Act. How will this rule affect the motorcycles I already own? These new EPA regulations only apply to motorcycles built for 2006 and later. You will not be required to retrofit your current motorcycles to make them comply with the new rules. Can I modify the engine or exhaust on my 2006 or later motorcycle? The new EPA rule contains the same language that the old rule contained about this subject – modifying your motorcycle’s engine or exhaust is considered “tampering.” The Clean Air Act, Section 203(a) states that it is illegal, “for any person to remove or render inoperative any device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle in compliance with regulations under this title prior to its sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser or after such sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser.” Can I still build my own custom motorcycle? Starting in 2006, it will be legal for you to build your own custom motorcycle. In the new EPA rules this is called a “kit bike” and it will not have be to tested to verify that it conforms to the new emissions standards. There are, however, some very specific rules that will apply to your kit bike. * You are only allowed one emissions-exempt kit bike in your lifetime. * You may not sell your once-in-a-lifetime emissions-exempt kit bike for five years after its final assembly. * You may have someone else assemble your kit bike for you as long as you have purchased the components prior to the start of the assembly. * You cannot build your kit bike by modifying a factory-built motorcycle that was certified to meet EPA emissions standards. You must start with a new engine and frame. * Under the existing rule, all kit bikes are supposed to be tested and certified to meet the 1979 EPA rules. * An EPA-exempt kit bike can be used on the road without any travel restrictions. What is meant by “one exempt kit bike for a lifetime?” This refers to the wording of the new EPA rule that allows for the construction of your kit bike and it refers to your lifetime. You are allowed one EPA-exempt kit motorcycle that has no restrictions on how and where it may be used under this rule. The exemption is for the motorcycle owner’s lifetime. When and if a new rule comes out that addresses engine certification, the lifetime exemption may be rewritten. Do I have to assemble my EPA exempt kit bike myself? No, you do not have to assemble your kit bike yourself. You can pay someone else to assemble your kit bike after you purchase the “kit” or components that will be assembled into the final motorcycle. Can I build EPA-exempt kit bikes and sell them? Under this rule, building EPA-exempt kit bikes and selling them to other people would not be allowed. The ultimate owner must own the components before the assembly process begins. You can build as many kit bikes as there are people who are willing to pay you to assemble their components. People or businesses that purchase kit bikes to assemble and then sell them are not covered under this exemption, but may be able to use the “custom motorcycle” exemption explained later in this document. What happens if my EPA-exempt kit bike is wrecked or stolen? The way this new EPA rule is written now, you would not be able to replace your stolen or destroyed EPA-exempt motorcycle. You are only allowed one EPA-exempt kit bike in your lifetime under the new EPA rule. What if a court orders me to sell my EPA-exempt motorcycle? Under this federal law, you are not allowed to sell your EPA-exempt kit bike for five years after the date of final assembly, even in case of death, bankruptcy, or divorce. After five years, your EPA-exempt motorcycle can be sold. If you do sell your EPA-exempt kit bike, you will not be allowed to own another exempt kit motorcycle. Will I be able to build my one EPA-exempt motorcycle whenever I choose? That is going to depend on how the EPA looks at the data California brings to the process in 2006. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has similar rules that take effect in 2004 and will be up for review in 2006. The EPA is planning to review this data and other exemptions when CARB reviews the effectiveness of their regulations. When that review is completed, the EPA may choose to regulate all motorcycle engine manufacturers at that time so that all engines, including those built by the aftermarket industry, will be required to meet the EPA’s emissions standards when they leave the factory. If they decide on that course of action, they feel the exemption for kit bikes will no longer be needed because there will only be EPA-compliant engines available for builders. The California process will not have anything to do with the exemption. When and if the EPA sets standards for engines, the kit exemption would likely go away. Are there any other exemptions that might affect me? There is one other type of exemption that will apply to riders, and that is the “custom motorcycle” (CM). This is like the kit bike in that it does not have to meet the EPA emissions standards, but different in several other important ways. A builder may build 24 or fewer per year and sell them commercially by notifying the EPA and including a tag somewhere on the motorcycle stating: THIS MOTORCYCLE IS EXEMPT FROM EPA EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. ITS USE ON PUBLIC ROADS IS LIMITED PURSUANT TO 40 CFR 86.407-78(c). The 25th and all subsequent motorcycles built that year by that builder must all comply with the new emissions standards. An individual can own as many of the CM exemption motorcycles as he/she can afford. However, there are severe restrictions on how and where they can be used on the roads. Use on public roads is limited to display purposes, such as traveling to and from motorcycle shows. This could be a show in your hometown or a show on the other side of the country. The distance does not matter, only the reason for the travel. Do I have to buy the components for my CM before the assembly starts? No, the builder can buy all the parts and build the motorcycle before he/she even has a customer for it. However, when done in this manner, the travel restrictions will apply to this motorcycle for as long as this rule is in effect. The motorcycle will have to comply with the restrictions on public road use. Will there be limits on how many miles I can ride my CM? No, the only limitation is the display purpose clause. The CM is not supposed to be used as a daily ride; it is intended to be a show bike that can only be ridden to shows or displays. Where can I obtain additional copies of this document? You can download and print as many copies of this document as you need by visiting the MRF website at www.mrf.org/epa.php and scrolling down to the link entitled “EPA For The Layman.” There is access to a downloadable pdf version of this document located at the bottom of that page. Who should I contact for more information about the new EPA rule? Dave Dwyer –from Rogue ‘Self-Defense’ Bill Introduced in House of Representatives A Maryland Republican has introduced a bill protecting the right of law-abiding Americans to use guns in self-defense. The proposed Citizens’ Self-Defense Act of 2005, introduced last week by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett of Maryland, would specifically protect the right of law-abiding citizens to use handguns, rifles and shotguns in defending themselves, their families or their homes. The bill also would allow people whose self-defense rights have been violated by any government entity to bring legal action in federal court. The bill, H.R. 47, has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has the “enthusiastic support” of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), which is urging swift consideration of the bill. John Michael Snyder, CCRKBA’s public affairs director, noted that tens of millions of law-abiding, gun-owning Americans voted in November. “Now that the 109th Congress has begun its first session, and as we prepare for the presidential inauguration, we intend to continue to carry the political fight to the opponents,” he said. “For far too long, the decent, law-abiding gun owners of America have been on the receiving end of political assaults and restrictive legislative proposals emanating from the ranks of an elitist gun-grabbing establishment. Now, though, the tide is turning,” he said. “America is ready to really sock it to the anti-gun media, entertainment personalities, and ecclesiastical holier-than-thous, and the political lapdogs who try to work their wretched will.” CCRKBA says it is determined to make the individual right to “keep and bear arms” an indisputable matter of public policy. –By Susan Jones CNSNews.com Morning Editor January 12, 2005 –from Rogue Job Application Deer Sir, I wanna apply for the secritary job what I saw in the paper. I can Type real quik wit one finggar and do sum a counting. I theenk I am good on the phone and no I am a pepole person, Pepole seam to respond to me well. I4m lookin for a Jobb as a secritary but it musent be to complicaited. I no my spelling is not to good but find that I Offen can get a job no problem. My salerery is open so we can discus wat you want to pay me and wat you theenk that I am werth, I can start imeditely. Thank you in advanse fore yore anser. . hopifuly Yore best aplicant so farr –Betty Boob PS : Because my resimay is a bit short – below is a picksure of me taken at mi last jobb. –from Ken Miller Newly Wed Advice From Bikernet A newlywed biker had to go on a business trip, and hated to leave his gorgeous, sexy blonde wife alone. The night before he left, he brought home a vibrator and gave it to her. “What’s this for?” she asked. “It’s for those lonely nights when you miss me,” explained her husband, winking. “Just think of it as something to take my place when you get horny.” A week later, hubby returns home, and finds the vibrator in the garbage. “Honey,” he says, “why did you throw it away? I told you, you should use it in my place when I’m gone.” “I did,” she said. “But the damned thing rattled my fillings loose.” –from Rogue Wino Joe Update Sorry for not writing in while. I’ve been quite busy lately. Joe was discharged from Kaiser. They say Joe’s progress is at a plateau and his physical therapy was tapered down to none. We picked him up and he rode in the car to his new location which is here: Amberwood Gardens Amberwood Gardens Main Phone 408-253-7502 His three daughters and Joe’s sister helped choose the place together. I don’t think he’s any worse off than at the Kaiser Post-Acute Care Center. At least now he is much closer and we are able to see him more frequently. I still think he is making progress, it’s just much slower than most because his stroke was so so severe. We’re continuing to work with him and help him progress at his own pace. Last Wednesday he pointed to his paralyzed leg and moved it intentionally so that was a good sign. LAST CALL–I’m going to dodge the computer for a couple of hours and finish the 1912 Pope single and mount that sucker. Here’s my weekend rundown. I have two Hot Bike articles that I need to read. One on the current inline fours being build on this globe. That follows up the inline four history in the March issue. I need to know what you think of the March Hot Bike. I’m also working with Tim Conder on an article about his fantastic art and his custom paint talents. Lotsa eye candy. Bikernet is not being left behind. Agent Zebra studied and reported on 42, that’s right, forty-two, Miami strip joints. That article will jump into Bikernet next week. In addition, my Sturgis chop is coming together with the help of Phil’s speed shop, S&S, Pauchco and Lucky Devil. Above is the seat pan. Watch for the next tech and techs on this Lucky Devil Road King mods. That’s not all. We have another episode of the drama to launch with new George Fleming Cantina character illustrations. And there’s another Babe from John Covington’s Steeds Cycles to post. Hang on. Shit, I might be able to watch a game. Ride Forever, –Bandit
–Chad Campbell
2. Always identify people in your yard before shooting them.
3. It’s considered tacky to take a cooler to church.
4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it’s time to change the sheets.
5. Even if you’re certain that you’re included in the will, it’s
rude to drive a U-haul to the funeral.
2. If drinking directly from the bottle, always hold it with your hands. 
Cheryl Mckenzie
kingbartoo@shaw.ca 
MRF Government Relations Assistant
dad@mrf.org
608/742-0144
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