It’s the day after Christmas and already we’re at full steam. I’m working on a Sturgis Chop engine article with S&S, we’re about to publish a Lucky Devil Texas Chop-off Bike and I’m working on a chapter of Badlands for Hot Bike, the Cantina and the book. It’s about fuckin’ time. This particular story is incredible. It covers everything from Biker discrimination in the ’60s to drug running from a Military Base in North Carolina. Don’t miss the April issue.
My e-mail system crashed this morning, but the coffee’s hot, Layla’s makin’ soup and I’m missing the football games. Let’s hit the news:
Kids Need Seat For Their Project Mini
Hi,
My name is Arlie Lane! No relation to Billy Lane, but actually I really shouldn’t have said that since most of my family is from Florida!
In a nutshell we are looking for someone to build us a custom leather seat for a one-off mini chopper! I am an engineer who works with under privileged kids! The kids are not mentally or physically handicapped, just kids that have no parents or direction!
The group is a major fan of the Discovery Channel and has seen your work. We decided to build a mini chopper to show everyone that you can do anything you put your mind to! Since most of the group is under the age of 16 we decided to build a mini chopper!
It was intended to teach basic art, basic use of handtools, minor welding etc., etc.! Well, we are almost done!
The one thing I can’t teach them is upholstery! Please help us! We are on a limited budget, but need our ride to look awesome! The group is planning to take our chopper to many local shows and answer questions based on the work they have performed! Pictures are attached, and we have a completed seat pan ready to go! Please let us know your thoughts.
Merry Christmas,
Arland Lane
I sent him to Lucky Devil who has a Texas seat makin’ connection.–Bandit
The Sheriff’s Daytona Party
Have a good one wishes the Sheriff from Sweden. Hope to see some of u at my big Five-O celebration in Daytona ’05, Hilton (Adams Mark), the 11th 7 PM. World Wide press and some nice bikes will be there. Mail if u want to join with your bike. I will send further details in Feb
–Sheriff of the World
The Wino Joe Legend
Hi Bandit, my name’s Ron Graham aka K.J. you may not remember me but we’ve met a number of different times through the years. Anyway, I’m an old friend & associate of Zaknich (Wino Joe) & I just got home today & found an e-mail from another partner telling me of the heart attack & stroke that Wino Suffered, but he couldn’t tell me what hospital he’s in, nor give me much more than just the basic details which weren’t much. I’ve been a friend of Wino’s since the old days of the trailer on Carmel Valley road where we used to have the 4th of July parties & black powder shoots, but over the years from my constantly moving around the country I lost contact with him.
So I’d like to ask a big favor, if you’d be so kind as to tell me what hospital he’s in & where, I’d really appreciate it, then I could go & see him wherever he is & be able to send him a card or letter if nothing else to let him know that I’m still alive & kicking & will come to boost his spirits up as soon as I know where he’s at, I’ve called just about every hospital in the Monterey Bay area, but he’s not in any of those, Hell, he probably thinks I’ve gone to join the ranks of a lot of other lost brothers from the Monterey Bay area, but the last whereabouts I had for him was over in the Arroyo Seco area.
I hope to hear something back from you as soon as you could find the time to shoot a kite back to me, I’d really appreciate it, I like to know what his condition is & if he’s allowed visitors, not to mention to where I can send him a card, flowers, dancing girls or such, anything to help in his recovery LOL.
I hope you & yours have a great holiday season & if you see Zaknich anytime soon, please give him my best & let him know that I’ll be around to see him as soon as I know where to go to.
Ride easy & stay free.
Ron Graham (KJ)
HDVLD80@aol.com,
orSierraThunder1@yahoo.com
I’m sure the legendary photog is out of the hospital and recovering somewhere with friends nearby. He’s incredible and better recover soon. We’ll launch reports whenever we hear anything.
Holiday Greetings from Bikernet Poet
Kathy and I wish you A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. The Boys Are Making so Much Noise booth of them are full of joy!! The Cats off his rocker ripping at the tree, There’s a reason that Xmas comes only once a year. So Drink allot of Egg Nog Or maybe a couple Ice cold Beers.
Happy Holidays
Pan , Goddess And The Boys
Scooter Shooterz Hot Rod Motorcycles
Thanks everyone for their support & would like to invite you to watch Discovery Channel’s The Great Biker Build Off, Tuesday January 11th, check your local listings for time.
http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/bike/episode/episode.html
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‘Twas A Couple Of
Days Before Xmas
The Tree Was So Bright
We Did Our Best
To Make It Look Right
~
We Hung The Stockings
Along The Book Case
For The Boys To See
Though We Were So Broke
They Still’re Presents Free
~
Not A Package Lay
Under The Tree
I Hope They Understand
That Santa May Be
Playin’ In The Poor-Boy Band
~
The Truck Needs A New Motor
And The Cupboards Almost Bare
The Heat Bill Is Through The Roof
You Can Feel A Winter Chill In The Air
~
We Will Rely On Our Relatives
On The Boys’ Uncles and Aunts
And Grandparents Too
To Make This A Christmas For
Them As Well As Me And Mom To
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Christmas Is A Celebration
Of The Birth Of Our Lord
I’ve Never Been To Church
During Christmas Time
Think We Should All Go
Ain’t Just The Presents That’re Fine
~
Who Knows Maybe
They Will Have A Nice Meal
Would Be Nice To Get All
Of The Tummies Filled
~
I Have Nothing To Give
To You But My Heart
Merry Christmas Baby
Things Will Look Better
When Bandit Pays For These Poems, Maybe
~
Composed 12/23/04 By Panhead Josh Of Outlaws World.
You Just Might NOT Be a Biker If??????.
? If your scooter has more miles rolling to the bike shop to get chrome than to the local tavern to get a beer, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you won’t drink a beer unless it has a lime in it, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you think the term ?ol lady? refers to the 75 year old battle ax that lives two houses down, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you ever skipped a bike night because you didn’t have time to clean the scooter, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you toss out a T-shirt because it got an oil or grease stain, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you get more excited watching your buddy flash his new chrome than his ol lady flashing her new tits, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If the first anniversary of your new scooter comes before its 5000 mile service, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If the bar you hang at serves drinks with umbrellas in them, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you ever told your ol lady to ?go put a bra on? because her T-shirt showed too much nipple, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you and/or your ol’ lady walk around the bike show in chaps when it’s 90 freaking degrees outside, you just might NOT be a biker. (unless the ol’ lady just has a thong on with her chaps of course)
? If you get offended by the gals dirty dancing with each other on top of the picnic table you are grubbing at, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you have ever opted not to stop at a caf? or bar because there were scooters parked out front, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you ever left the scooter at home because it was too much of a pain in the ass to move the cage out of the way, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you would rather catch up on your reading than go for a putt, then you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you always make sure the ride ends early enough so that you have time to ?clean the Motorcycle,? then you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you only attend bike rallies that have RV hookups, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you call the dealership to schedule your next oil change, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you have your Harley T-shirts dry cleaned, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you have ever chosen not to ride one day because it ?might rain?, then you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you missed the Sturgis rally because your trailer was still in custom paint, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you replace your scooter’s rubber because of tire rot instead of tire wear, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you get a ?temporary? tattoo at the bike show, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you have ever left a bar because of their poor wine selection, you just might NOT be a biker.
? If you are offended or confused by any of the above satire, YOU JUST MIGHT NOT BE A BIKER.
–Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com>
Warlocks Motorcycle Club 8th Annual Biker Bash Motorcycle Group Benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Florida. The Warlocks Motorcycle Club recently held their 8th annual Biker Bash that supported Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Florida. A check for $13,100. was presented to the staff and board of the organization on Dec. 18th.
The Warlocks have been supporting BBBS annually for the past seven years though this event. For information on the Warlocks, contact Big John at “mailto:wmcbvd@cfl.rr.com” wmcbvd@cfl.rr.com or for information on BBBS of Central Florida call Mary Grace Murphy at 321-724-0237
–From Florida Today newspaper, Thursday Dec 23, 2004
New Years Greeting From The Lama, Dama, Ding, Dong
It’s very close to the end of 2004 and it’s time for change. It’s time to let go of the past and create positive body, speech and mind and to live in the moment.
Life has several layers, it can be easy and it can be difficult but never give up, be strong, keep yourself centered, be positive and have patience. Confidence makes the difference. Be wise and kind to others and yourself and remember to enjoy every moment.
In this coming year, I wish you success and prosperity and that 2005 brings peace and happiness to your heart, to your family, all the families of this nation and the families around the world.
I wish you all the best.
Take care of yourself and others.
–Lama Lhanang
This is a pre-release add for Lil Joe’s Legendary Leather, formerly HA Leather, that will run in the April issue of Street Chopper magazine.
Pablo Checks In Merry Christmas to you and yours. I’m down in Tampa for Christmas with the family. Traffic as always was tedious but much better than LA!
Saw the write-up/intro. in Hot Bike. Also saw that mug shot in Hot Rod Bike. Hope it all is goin’ well. Looking forward to see what’s in store for the readers in 05′.
I got my Heli-Arc welder. It’s awesome. Welded up some Twin Cam combustion chamber’s and intake ports. The “Blue Machine” handled it to perfection.
Hope to make Cincy. Trock has plenty of room. Staying at the Millennium. Should be a great show this year.
So that’s it for now Amigo. Have a great Christmas.
–Pablo
Rowe Machine Greetings
There is no better time than the holidays to express our appreciation for your business and friendship.
May all the joys of the season be yours!
–Mark and Nancy Rowe on their Monster Garage Tool Box
Lookin’ For A Free Ford
Was wondering if you folks would happen to know of anyone selling chances to win a Ford Harley Davidson Pickup. I’m kind of cheap and figure it would be cheaper to pay all the taxes and whatever, if I’d win a Pickup, then having to borrow all the money to buy one. A guy can only hope.
–Cannonball
canonbal@gwtc.net
Hey, I want that truck.–Snake
Real Combat Online
I’ve just found the new web site RealCombatOnline.com, and know that you’d love to check it out. Here’s what it’s all about:
Reality Combat Online was created with the sole purpose of providing a forum for truth and reality in the combative arts. RCO is committed to being the world leader in the advancement of reality-based fighting arts and a voice for those who practice them.
The goal of RCO is to provide an online magazine-based forum for the advancement and promotion of real fighting arts. It was created to offer its members a single place to go for no-nonsense information on what works and what doesn’t in the real world. Each issue will bring the subscriber invaluable insights into the techniques and tactics of real fighting and self-defense and into the minds of those experts who teach them without compromise. This magazine was created to become a catalyst for all who seek (and speak) the truth, a place where the best ideas can converge for all who want to understand real combat without the hype.
RCO is online for you 24 hours a day/seven days a week giving you much more than any print magazine with interactive programs, videos, forums, chat groups, Q&A from experts and an online store featuring the very best merchandise and media.
Sign on today and see it for yourself!
http://www.realcombatonline.com
–Madd Mike
Bikernet Rules I’m building a bike, from scratch, and using your website A LOT. Thank you for the hard work and great job you?re doing with the illustrations.
I do have some questions. I?m putting a Spyke 1.4kw starter on a 113-inch Ultima, with a 3-inch open BDL. I mounted the starter, and noticed the teeth on the pinion gear are a full half inch from the teeth on the clutch ring.
I read your article?s covering this, but didn?t notice an extreme like mine. The BDL instructions say the pinion gear bolts right to the starter, factory or not. I also don?t see how the teeth on both gears line up.
It seems, even if the .5 is ok, that when I hit the starter button, odds are the gears are going to smash into each other since there?s no way to align them.
Please let me know what I?m over looking, and/or any parts recommendation you may have.
Gary , gray14@msn.com
I would guess that the clutch isn’t all the way on the shaft.–Bandit
THAT’S IT–It’s the day after Christmas and I deserve a break. Will I catch one, even a small, insignificant one? Probably not, but I love what I’m doing and we’ll keep pumping the material onto the site and I’m giving these mags all I got. 2005 is destined to be one helluva wild year. Hang on.
Do me a favor, get all your pals to join the Cantina and support all of Bikernet. We don’t want to close the site down and make it a pay site, even for a measely five bucks. I’m relying on honest bros to sign up on the cuff. Hell, it’s only five measly bucks. I pay more than that for one Jack on the Rocks. We’ll run reports monthly on the number of new members who have stepped up to the plate.
Hell, gotta shake it up for the new year.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit PS. If you paid $24, we’ll extend your membership for two years.
