It’s 10:10 a.m. and I’m hammering at the Sunday Post, sipping coffee through last night’s hangover and preparing for a Wilmington Tittie (or is that Titty) bar run at noon. I’m jammin’. I need to check out the local action.
You wouldn’t believe this area. It’s basically a Los Angeles industrial wasteland. Our building has been located in a Community Redevelopment Zone for 15 years yet some streets ain’t paved. What’s the hang-up?
There’s hardly a restaurant on this side of town and all the take-out food joints are Mexican. Some great burritos, but not a place for kicking back on a Friday night. I know there must be something buried behind a cinderblock wall, a chain link fence or a tin shed. We’re right on the harbor between San Pedro and Long Beach. We’re just behind Terminal Island, 2 miles from West Coast Choppers.
Most folks fly from Pedro to Long Beach over the island and ignore Wilmington as if it’s a visual blight and avoidable. They’re right. Let’s get to the news and I’ll kick around last night later:
Cock Fighting Senators Busted
Washington police seized 22 members of the House of Representatives, 12 members of the Senate, and more than 100 fighting cocks Monday night, in the latest crackdown on blood sports at the highest levels of the U.S. government. “At 1 o’clock this morning, uniformed officers, acting on tips from undercover operatives, staged simultaneous raids on four known beltway pits, arresting a large bipartisan coalition of legislative cockfighting enthusiasts,” D.C. police chief Charles H. Ramsey told reporters Tuesday. “Of course, we were aware of the longstanding cockfighting problem, but we were shocked to catch so many highly placed lawmakers in the act of betting on, training, and selling fighting birds?or, in the case of [Rep.] Tammy Baldwin [D-WI], operating back-alley clubs.”
A full report of evidence gathered in the raids will be issued later this week, but police have released certain facts, including details about a breeding network for elite fighting cocks?prized for their extreme aggressiveness and high pain threshold?run by members of the House Judiciary Committee.
Undercover officers said they witnessed committee members selling birds to other congressmen for hundreds of dollars apiece. Evidence also included photos of congressional motor-pool limousines that had been converted into “crating trucks” to transport cocks from venue to venue. Perhaps most stunning of all were the firsthand sightings of cocks, their crests and wattles surgically removed, being trained to fight with blades tied to their natural spurs in a 400-bird “hardening pen” in the basement of the Old Executive Office Building, just blocks away from the White House.
–from Rogue
Muscle Steeds Opens Photo Studio
Sorry for the long MIA status. I’ve been busier than a one legged man at an ass kicking contest setting up the new expanded shop and launching the first run of the new 300’s out the door.
I built a photo cyclorama, 20×20 in the back and just got the lighting all up and ran a little test tonight. I think I’ll be delivering more than just bikes now. I’m going to do photo shoots of every bike we build here, and also shoot ’em with local talent and hopefully by next year we’ll have enough for a full blown Steeds and Philly’s Calendar.
We can’t wait, goddamnit.–Bandit
Proof for the Missus!!!!
A biker was walking down the street when a dirty and shabby- looking homeless man asked him for a couple of dollars. Instead of beating him to a bloody pulp, the biker took out his wallet, extracted two dollars and said,”It took a lot of balls for you to hit me up for the money, so I’ve got to believe you’re in bad shape.
Let me ask you this. If I give you this money, will you buy some beer with it instead?
” Hell no”, said the homeless man. ” I stopped drinking 25 years ago.”
” Will you use it to gamble instead of buying food?” the biker asked.
“No I don’t gamble,” the homeless man said. “I need every damn cent to stay alive.”
“Will you spend the money on motorcycles or anything related to hot rods instead of food?” the man asked.
“Absolutely not!” replied the homeless man. “I haven’t ridden in 20 years and I haven’t had a car for at least 5 years.”
“Well”,said the biker, “I lied man. I’m not going to give you 2 dollars. Instead, I’m going to take you home for a big feed cooked by my old lady.”
The homeless man was surprised. “won’t your wife be furious with you for doing that? I know I’m dirty, my clothes are ragged and I probably smell pretty bad.”
The biker replied, “Hey, man thats okay. I just want her to see what a man looks like who’s given up beer, gambling, motorcycles and cars!”
HELP NC Right of Way Bill
OK team, it’s time to unleash the hounds. After months of trying to work with or around Senator Tony Rand, I have gotten nowhere with him. He is the primary opposition to our bill, HB-965. While he is not very well liked in Raleigh, he is very powerful. Being chairman of the Rules Committee, he has the ability to assign any bill to any committee he sees fit. He swings this power like a hammer. He has a reputation for holding bills “hostage” for reasons known only to him. The other senators do not stand up to him, because they don’t want their own bills bogged down. It is unfortunate that one person can have that much control, but there it is.
He is not budging on the bill, so we have nothing to lose by opening the flood gates on him. I have avoided this so far, because I did not want to anger him and make him dig in his heels. But they are already dug in. He claims that he doesn’t want to “skew the scales of justice” by tampering with the fine set-up, but what it boils down to is that he recognizes the problem for what it is – a trap door. Rand doesn’t want it closed. He is a trial lawyer after all. Close the book on the traffic case, and move it on to civil court where the lawyers can make money, right?
Please contact Rand now and let him know we are watching him, and we are prepared to let the whole world know that North Carolina places a value of $25.00 on the life of a motorcyclist killed here. Of course, we’ll fine you $75.00 for not protecting yourself against these idiots with a seatbelt or helmet. What kind of message are they sending?
Let him know that HB-965 is a safety bill, intended to save the lives of not just motorcyclist, but all road users. If we can’t budge him, the bill is dead. The chairman of the J-II Committee told me that he won’t hear it again unless he knows he can get past Rand. Please do not think someone else is going to take care of this. They haven’t – that’s why I’m sending this email. I need for EVERY one of you to contact Rand over this bill. This email list is made up of the true freedom fighters across this state, and some from other states as well. You are the only ones who can pull this off. By the time Rand comes in Monday, let’s have his answering machine jammed, and his email flooded. We can start with the calls on Monday morning. Please keep the pressure on all week. It’s show time folks, we’re about to lose one. Contact info below:
Raleigh office- (919) 733-9892
Email- Tonyr@ncleg.net
A lot of people are counting on us to pull this off. Give ’em hell.
Sam Nobles
State Legislative Director, CBA/ABATE of NC
Lobbyist, NC BikePAC
–from Hawk Strip Clubs Register Voters BELOIT, Wis. — Strip club owners are putting a little bada-bing in the presidential campaign by asking patrons to turn their eyes away from the stage for a moment to fill out a voter registration form — and then vote against President Bush. “It’s not to say our industry loves John Kerry or anything like that,” said Dave Manack, associate publisher of E.D. Publications, which publishes Exotic Dancer magazine. “But George Bush, if he’s re-elected, it could be very damaging to our industry.” Fearful that conservatives might turn off the colored lights for good, a trade organization for adult night clubs is asking owners to register customers and employees and then encourage them to cast their ballots against the president. Micheal Ocello, president of the Association of Club Executives, said the group believes the president’s brand of conservatism is bad for business. –By XIAO ZHANG –from Rogue Sidebar: Adult night clubs rake in an estimated $15 billion annually and employ 500,000 to 750,000 people, Manack said. New Biker Documentary–American Biker Centaur Productions/Reel Concepts has just completed production on the three hour/three part documentary “American Biker.” AB is a chronicle of the history, lifestyle, culture and politics of the American motorcyclist from 1899 to present day. Motorcycle clubs from all over America participated in this documentary. The film features: Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Arlen Ness, Jesse James, Mike Corbin, Richard Lester, Chuck Zito, Smitty Outlaws MC, JW Rock Bandidos MC, Bill Bish, New York Myke, Peter Fonda, Pearl Hoel, MMA, NCOM, ABATE, AMA, Confederation of Clubs and a cast of hundreds. American Biker features original footage from Daytona Beach, Sturgis, Hollister and Rolling Thunder. Centaur Productions/Reel Concepts produced the PBS motorcycle documentaries “Glory Road” and “Wheels of Soul.” –Gary Stuart, Associate Producer Right Side Drive From Rivera That pretty much says it all. Find Rivera.com for more info. American Indian Relations An Indian walks into a cafe with a shotgun in one hand and a bucket of buffalo manure in the other. He says to the waiter “Me want coffee.” The waiter says, “Sure chief, coming right up.” He gets the Indian a tall mug of coffee, and the Indian drinks it down in one gulp, picks up the bucket of manure, throws it into the air, blasts it with the shotgun, then just walks out. The next morning the Indian returns. He has his shotgun in one hand and a bucket of buffalo manure in the other. He walks up to the counter and says to the waiter, “Me want coffee.” The waiter says, “Whoa, Tonto. We’re still cleaning up your mess from the last time you were here. What the heck was all that about, anyway?” The Indian smiles and proudly says, “Me training for upper management position: Come in, drink coffee, shoot shit, leave mess for others to clean up, disappear for rest of day. Know anyone THIS applies to???
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Bikernet Bedroll Testimonial
I should have e-mailed you earlier I got the bedroll last Thursday, I took it on a trip and loved it. I was able to get 2 pairs of jeans 2 T shirts,underwear, sandles, a small toiletries kit,even my tire repair kit fits in the end pocket (I got one of the Stop and go kit with the engine air pump.)
The tool flap is great, I took it on a business trip to Phoenix, (great ride) having one bag really is nice to just throw over my shoulder. As my luck is, any hotel/motel I end up at, I’m on the second or third floor, my friend bob in Mesa couldn’t believe that is all I brought with me and where were my tools, as anyone knows I carry a lot of tools and tire repair kit.
I’m learning to how to carry the right tools to lighten my load, (I’ll submit my article soon) the bag is great, and a side note Chase Harper makes some of the best luggauge around I’ve been using their stuff for years, I’ve had one their magnetic bags for years.
Summing this up, you can tell I like the bag a lot. and Bikernet is the BEST!!
See you out on the road.
-Don Kline
Stealth Captures Chopper
Here is a cool chopper I came across Saturday. The shop that built the bike is called Hilltop Choppers. When I saw it, I had to take some pics. It is clean and RED!
Later!
Stealthman
Compassionate President
You may know they’ve released John Hinckley from the mental facility for, unsupervised visits to his parents home on weekends. For those of you who may be too young to remember, John Hinckley shot President Ronald Reagan to impress the actress Jodie Foster. This is such a nice letter from the President:
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON D.C.
Mr. John Hinckley
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Washington, DC
Dear John:
Laura and I hope that you are continuing your excellent progress in recovery from your mental problems. We were pleased to hear that you are now able to have unsupervised visits with your parents. The staff at the hospital reports that you are doing fine.
I have decided to seek a second term in office as your president and I would appreciate your support and the support of your fine parents.
I would hope that if there is anything that you need at the hospital, you would let us know.
By the way, are you aware that John Kerry is screwing Jodie Foster?
Sincerely,
George W. Bush
President
–from Barry C.
Basket Case Check Here are 3 pics of the basket case/project bike I bought for $4K. The carb is an S&S.
First step is to strip everything out of the frame and get it blasted and all the welds checked. The frame was built by John Parry at Cobra Frames & Chassis works who are maybe 10 miles down the road, so I will get him to blast and check it.
The engine will be stripped and rebuilt, the engine cases are Delkrons
–Ferryman
Button Start Project
Well here’s my …button start evo…. only took me 17 months to get this much done.. It’s all been redone..now it’s sheetmetal work…I really hate paintin!!!!
–from S&C
Smoking Can Get You Time In An Overcrowded County Jail
Early Wednesday, about 4 a.m., Melbourne Officer Gabe Ogden arrested Shane DeChambeau, 20, at a gas station. The charge: dropping a lighted cigarette butt on the station’s parking lot.
DeChambeau of West Melbourne did not resist arrest, and his police record as an adult is slender — a disorderly intoxication charge and some traffic violations. There was an outstanding warrant from his juvenile years — he failed to complete a stop-smoking class.
So DeChambeau was taken to jail.
The Sharpes facility always is crowded, about 400 above its 1,000-person capacity, and it was especially busy Wednesday. DeChambeau was one of 73 people booked into the facility that day. Jail records show he was in the jail about 36 hours.
DeChambeau may have to appear in court on the dropping-a-cigarette charge.
–BY TOM BREEN FLORIDA TODAY
–from Rogue
Choppers Only Official Calendar
This is a hot one. Choppers in Paradise of the Hawaiian Islands with women so beautiful you’ll cry. Just click on the event logo below.
The July 4th event is a great excuse to come to Oahu. Billy Lane, Indian Larry and I’ll be there.
Plus you can rent bikes for the runs around the island:
THAT’S IT–Can’t shave or shower away the scent of the woman last night. Just gotta throw on my riding togs and warm up the King. We’ve got a mission.
Last night fed my simple life’s desires. I’ll work my ass off from day to day, but I need a woman to make all the efforts worth the struggle. I don’t care about riches, big cars or more chrome.
I want the freedom to do my thing, write, ride and build. But when I want a woman, I need her to be there for me, and bring a couple of friends with her. Is that too much to ask? Free burritos for everyone of them. I’ll report on our Wilmington mission
Let’s ride,
–Bandit
