Worked on a friend’s dresser all day yesterday. A drunk ran him off Ortega Highway. He barely survived and still hobbles some, but his bike will be roadworthy in a couple of weeks. Check out the report below that 70 percent of all bike accidents are caused by motorists. That’s why we need Right-of-Way laws, goddamint.
I’m pondering my next chopper and the road ahead. As my order arrives from Custom Chrome I’ll mock up the Paughco chassis and send a photo to Tim Conder for artistic inspiration. Tim drew the touring chopper I built with Jesse James in ’96. Wait till you see what Tim comes up with.
Let’s hit the news. My mind is swimming with yesterday’s Margaritas and a girl whose tits were as big as basketballs. One more margarita and the bar wouldn’t hold me back. She wasn’t my type, but for one night we could have a blast. I’m getting in trouble, let’s roll back to the news:
A NEW kit by Gardner-Westcott raises the bar in accessories for XL models from 1973 thru 1976
The Builder Fastener Sets for these models are now available in gold. All the fasteners are hand polished and plated with 24kt gold. The company tells us that any of its other Builder Sets, or individual fasteners, can also be gold plated.
For those with Sportster models, 2004-2005, there is an engine dress-up kit of chrome-plated cap-head screws. The kit replaces all the fasteners used on the cam primary case, rocker base, lifter base, motor case, motor mount, oil ump mount, intake manifold mount and points cover.
Acorn nuts are also provided for the header studs. Gardner-Westcott claims to have the largest selection of custom engine builder fastener sets in the industry. Its range covers everything from a 2004 V-Rod right back to a 1936 Knucklehead.
GARDNER-WESTCOTT
Northville, Michigan, USA
http://www.gardner-westcott.com
Need Battery Cables, Weber Carbs Or Russian Engines? Terry Components is now at 2916 E. 4th Ave., Spearfish, S.D. 57783 1-800-388-3779 and or 605-642-5300
Rogue will touch base with Keith Terry during the Black Hills Rally. He’s in Sturgis now but my cell phone is not working. I will try to find a area it does. The phone at the people’s house is 605-720-9775, if you need Rogue to cover anything in particular from Terry Components.
Rogue will be in Spearfish, Wed. the 11th to cover “Pappy’s” introduction into the Sturgis Hall of Fame. Rogue will deliver Sturgis reports as soon as it’s happening.
This is an Outrage
Only in France could this happen!!! All bikers unite! There was an article in a Paris newspaper stating that Lance Armstrong may be stripped of his sixth Tour de France title.
In a random check, three substances were found in Lance Armstrong’s hotel that are banned by the French: Toothpaste, deodorant, and soap.
–from Al Friedman
Sunday Bike Deal
Here is a shot of one of our customer’s bikes. He is in need of letting it go and is asking $30.000. It has a ton of metal work a custom built 88-inch motor with low miles and some decent components.
It is on our website in the bike section, if anyone wants a better look at it.
Thanks, Lucky Devil
New fines aimed at Parkway speeders
Speeders on the Blue Ridge Parkway are in for steeper fines – now $500 up from $150 – if park rangers deem the drivers were causing a serious risk to themselves or others. Tim Francis, district ranger for the southern portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway, said the new fine is a much-needed deterrent. Sport bikes are too frequently clocked going “triple digit speeds” on curvy stretches, Francis said. The top speed Francis recalls is 120 mph. “Not only were they wrecking, but it was ruining other people’s experience who were trying to take a casual drive,” Francis said.
By Becky Johnson
New Bar In Town
There was a new bar in town that everyone was talking about due to having a robot bartender. A man walks in to see this for himself He sits at the bar and sure enought, a robot was bartending.
He ordered a drink, and the robot asked him what his IQ is. The man replied 150. The robot began discussing nuclear physics, hydrogen power cells, and the current state of the global atmosphere.
The man is amazed. He has to see how good this robot is. He leaves the bar and comes right back and sits at a different stool.
The robot asks him his IQ. This time the man replies 100. The robot discusses football, basketball, baseball and the proper way to grill a steak.
The man leaves and comes back in a third time. This time he tells the robot that his IQ is 50
The robot replies: “So, are you democrats really going to vote for Kerry?”
–from Kenny Samson
ABATE of Illinois has just learned that Governor Rod Blagojevich vetoed SB2273
ABATE of Illinois has just learned that Governor Rod Blagojevich vetoed SB2273. This bill would protect 92% of the DNR OHV Grant Fund for trail construction & maintenance only.
While there is no veto message from the Governor posted at this time, Senator Gary Forby, sponsor of the legislation told ABATE of Illinois that it is his full intention to move to over-ride the veto.
This bill passed the Illinois House with 94 votes and the Illinois Senate with 41. 71 in the House & 36 in the Senate will be needed to over-ride.
The Illinois General Assembly is out of session until 6 day’s in November. It will be during these 6 days that we will move on this veto so stay tuned!!
No word on SB2272 at this time – The Governor has until late next week to act on it.
Cheryl Pearre
Legislative Coordinator
ABATE of Illinois
2403 Susan Curve
Cortland, IL 60112
815-758-0517
cheryl.il@verizon.net
BIKERS NOT TO BLAME, SAY INSURERS
Two-thirds of motorcycle accidents involving other vehicles in Victoria, Australia are not caused by the motorcyclists, new insurance figures show.
Data from insurance claims showed drivers caused 68 per cent of the multiple-vehicle crashes involving motorcycles in Victoria between 2001 and 2003, according to national motorcycle insurer Swann Insurance.
The figures, reported on July 5, 2004, also showed that during the same period drivers were responsible for more than 70 per cent of the accidents involving motorbikes in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Western Australia.
Swann Insurance general manager Duncan Brain said: “These figures confirm what motorcycle riders have been saying for some time — that motorcyclists generally are not to blame for multiple-vehicle crashes.
–from Sons of Liberty
Another Charity Shirt Due to popular demand, http://www.TBEARWEAR.COM>WWW.TBEARWEAR.COM has added a second, in a limited edition line of T-Shirts, for all us BOLD riders that found out the hard way… Being a gimp and a proud member of Crippled Old Biker Bastards (C.O.B.B), I thought it only fitting that this shirt should bear the TBearWear logo.
Color design on white or gray T-Shirt, $20. + $3.95 shipping. It should be up on the web site soon, if ya can’t wait, shoot me an email at mailto:tbear@tbearwear.com and I’ll be glad to hook you up. Remember, I’m doing this to raise $$$ for the Tahiti Rider’s charity and not to buy myself a new ride.
Thanks for your support,
–TBear
http://www.tbearwear.com
Sunday Cantina Something To Offend Everybody
What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball?
Juan-on-Juan.
What is a Yankee?
The same as a quickie, but a guy can do it alone.
–from Chris T.
Police Arrest Nude Motorcyclist
NANTICOKE, Pa. — A helmet would be good, but police said clothes would be a nice start when riding a motorcycle.
A local dentist pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for driving a motorcycle with a naked woman on the back. The woman faces more serious charges.
Dr. Joseph P. Gronka, 39, was pulled over June 12 when police noticed Lisa Drozdowski, 39, riding naked on the back of his motorcycle. Since then, Gronka has paid $277.50 in court costs and fines.
Gronka declined comment.
Associated press from Sons of Liberty Riders.
Motorcycle, Bear Collide; Man Hurt, Bear Walks
A North Carolina motorcyclist was thrown into the air and seriously injured Monday when his bike collided with a black bear on the West Virginia Turnpike.
The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. near Rush Creek, said State Police Trooper T.A. Varney.
“It was the biggest black bear I’ve ever seen,” Varney said. The animal was crossing the road when the motorcycle hit it,” he said.
“Witnesses say he hit the bear. They say he flipped in the air several times, then landed on the ground,” the trooper said.
The man’s name wasn’t immediately released pending notification of family. Varney said the man injured is a resident of Apex, N.C., and an agent for a federal government agency. He was transported to CAMC General Hospital, where he was in serious condition Monday afternoon.
–from the Sons of Liberty
Martha Stewart Already Hard at Work
–from Chris T.
Los Angeles Custom Seat Designer
Chris Rossi worked for famous seat maker Bill Wall and has recently shaken up the LA girls with babe leather skirts and handbags, but his love is bikes. He hopes for focus more of his business on the art of custom seat design. Watch for more examples of his work on Bikernet. Chris Rossi
(213) 892-0363
leather@kettleblack.net
WE WOULD RATHER DO BUSINESS WITH 1000 AL QAEDA TERRORISTS THAN WITH A SINGLE AMERICAN
This sign was prominently displayed in the window of a business in Philadelphia. You are probably outraged at the thought of such an inflammatory statement. One would think that anti-hate groups from all across the country would be marching on this business . . .. and that the National Guard might have to be called to keep the angry crowds back. But, perhaps in these stressful times one might be tempted to let the proprietors simply make their statement . . We are a society which holds Freedom of Speech as perhaps our greatest liberty … And after all, it is just a sign.
You may ask what kind of business would dare post such a sign?
Answer: A Funeral Home (Who said morticians had no sense of humor?)
–from Chris T.
THAT’S IT–Let’s play. Maybe I can sneak to the bar, just to check those luscious melons once more. Maybe not.
Ah, almost forgot. We need to give you a report on the Bikernet headquarters. We’ve accomplished a great deal, but it’s never enough. The shop balcony is up and now my office. We tore the handicap ramp off the front of the building and discovered that some bastard filled the front door and turned it into a window. They tore a window out and tranformed it into a door–what bullshit. I’ll turn it back. We need to blast the paint off the 78-year old brick and see what’s up with dat. Any suggestions?
We tried high pressure water, but it cuts the grout. Most connections warn against the mess of sand blasting and damage to bricks. I was in the Navy. I dislike gray buildings, so the fuckin’ paint has got to go.
The shop is coming together with lots of help from friends. The Monster Garage bench tool box arrived. It caused me to re-layout the entire shop. We now have an old milling machine and Jay’s Lathe Bikernet machine shop area, the tool box zone, the grinder cut-off corner, a bunch of old military lockers that I’m sorting parts into, the Bikernet shipping facility and a clean room for engine work.
This building might be next to a truck traffic freeway, The Alameda Corridor, but it’s only two blocks from water and it’s a dream come true for this old biker. I’ll show you more reports as we move forward.
Everyone around here works constantly to make improvements and the projects never stop, except late Sunday afternoon when we light the barbecue, stir the margaritas and kick back as the Sun goes down. Gotta have a break once in a while, even for a couple of hours.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
PS. I’ll post a new Chance Chapter next week and if I’m lucky and Bandit’s Cantina Soap chapter. Hang on.
