Hey,
The world is moving fast and the Badlands are calling. I don’t know where to start, so I won’t. We need to wrap up the Post so we can ride to Bennett’s for their open house with the Branch O’keefe headwork guys next door, and the Signal Hillbillies playing out front.
Should be a blast. We will be riding four Bikernet built customs, the Sturgis Chop, Salt Shaker, Shrunken FXR, and Rootbeer Float (built by Kent at Lucky Devil’s in Houston, so it will run like a top). Let’s see how many times we break down…
Let’s hit it:
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY PHD POP QUIZ ANSWERS–
* If you get into the bottom of a well or a tall chimney and look up, you can see stars, even in the middle of the day.
* When a person dies, hearing is the last sense to go. The first sense lost is sight
* In ancient times, strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed
* Strawberries are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside
* Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams
–From Ted Terebenetz
JOKER MACHINE CABLE LEVER ASSEMBLIES– By request, these high performance cable lever assemblies were designed by Joker Machine for the top riders on the “Speedway Racing” circuit in Europe. All of the parts in this unit are meticulously CNC machined from blocks of American billet aluminum – (structurally superior over inexpensive cast units out there). – They also lend themselves to be a top-grade alternative to the “norm”, when building a first-class road- racer, Cafe’ or vintage project bike.
FEATURES ARE:
• User freindly “Ergonomic” design and styling that functions as well as it looks! – the levers have excellent feel with our ventilated and contoured “finger grab” area.
• Built to last and be serviceable – our lever action is superb due to the use of our “Oilite Bronze” pivot bushing which is mated with a stainless steel pivot pin and nut assy. – which may be replaced without sacrificing the entire lever due to wear.
• Pivot pin features a slotted top that can be easily serviced with the use of a “blade” screwdriver – or a speedway mechanics clutch adjustment tool for quick removal of the lever from the perch, if necessary for cleaning, etc.
• Great for clutch adjustments as requested by top riders – Cable free-play adjustments can be “fine-tuned” with our fine thread, solid brass adjuster knob and lock nut feature.
• These units will fit onto either 7/8″ or 1″ handlebars – (a “semi-slip” polymer reducer bushing is included for 7/8″ bars, that doubles as a “pivoting-slip” feature in race applications should the bike go down.
• Right side lever assy. is available with a brake light switch option for street bike and/or vintage bike projects. (Contact Joker for information about ordering this type).
• Perch has a standard mirror mounting hole that accepts most mirrors with 5/16″ or 8MM mounting studs or bolts.
• All aluminum surfaces are anodized in your choice of “two-tone” (hard black perch and clear lever), or “mono-tone” (all clear), colors.
Retail $159.95
Description Part number
Left 09-400-L
Right 09-400-R
Left Clear 09-400-LS
Right Clear 09-400-RS
Bryan Warren
Joker Machine
1931 Yeager Ave.
La Verne, CA 91750
(P) 909-596-9690
(F) 909-596-9693
www.jokermachine.com
ANOTHER STD LIVES WINNER– look what the mail man brought today. Good score. Thanks for everything. I made these bars: I’ll send 16″ ers . Drilled or undrilled ? wide glide or springer bolt pattern ? .Black or chrome ? These Dukes are 14″ ers .
–jg
We still have some STD shirts. If you have a bike sporting STD components, send us a shot, and your shirt size. We’ll ship you a shirt and a Bikernet Bandana.–Bandit
ACCIDENT STORY OF THE YEAR–Calif. motorcyclist lands in van back seat, unhurt VICTORVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A motorcyclist who plowed into a minivan landed unscathed in the back seat, and the driver didn’t realize it until he turned into his nearby driveway, authorities said.
“We’re calling this one a non-injury collision with a twist,” Karen Hunt, spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County sheriff’s Victorville station, told the Victorville Daily Press.
The van was slowing to make a left turn when the motorcycle rear-ended it Thursday.
Callers reporting the accident told authorities: “We don’t know where the rider is,” and there was concern he might have slid under the van, Hunt said.
“That’s when it started to sound ominous,” she said.
In reality, the rider had flown through the van’s back window and landed in the backseat. The van driver continued to his home less than a half-block away, where he called out to his wife that he’d been rear-ended and needed to return to the accident scene.
As he turned around to back out of the driveway, he saw the dazed biker.
The rider’s helmet absorbed most of the impact, and he only asked for an ice pack for his hand, Hunt said. He did not receive further medical treatment.
Neither man was cited for the accident. Their names were not immediately released.
–Yahoo news
–from Robin Hartfiel
WALKERS FOR KNOCKERS EVENT COMING– Here’s your chance to add the name of someone you love to a “Heros of Hope” calendar being published by the New England Walkers for Knockers. Your donation of $10 or more will sponsor a special tribute printed on a day in the calendar.
The Calendar will feature pictures and the stories of 13 Women and 1 Man, some who are currently fighting breast cancer, some who have beat breast cancer and one who survived it, but recently passed away from other health related illnesses.
“Each of them is sharing their story, some talking about what they went through and how it affected their life; their stories are a true inspiration to all,” said Brenda Smith, founding organizer of the Walkers for Knockers group. “Please take a moment to check out our website for more information about the calendar such as why we decided to do this project, who was involved in creating it and where the proceeds raised will be donated.”
HERE IS THE DEAL FOR THE WEEKEND FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! A 2008 NIGHTSTER! Vance & Hines exhaust, Screaming Eagle Heavy Breather, Stage 1 Download, 12″ Z-Bars, Performance Machines Grips, Forward Controls, Passenger Footpegs, Badlander Seat, Harley-Davidson Diamond cut foot pegs, Burly Slammer kit, Willy G. Skull Derby cover, and Custom Pin striping! Very tight bike for $9200!
MIKE the STEALTH
http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/category/1710/XL_1200n/post/2245562/2008-Harley-Davidson-NIGHTSTER-BADASS-BOBBER-.html
SUPPORT THE STURGIS MUSEUM BUY A RAFFLE TICKET–The Sturgis raffle bike being built by Danny Ray from Precision Cycles in Modesto, CA is coming along well.
The bike will be on stage with Charlie Brechtel August 5th at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis during an all-star jam and concert with Edgar Winter. For more information on that go to www.bikersinnercircle.com
To buy tickets go to: www.sturgismuseum.com
Tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $20.
PEBBLE BEACH VINTAGE CAR AUCTION– A design masterpiece by Virgil Exner and bodied by Ghia, this stunning 1952 Chrysler D’Elegance leads a host of sensational concept cars poised to cross RM’s Monterey auction podium next month, August 19 – 20 in California.
Hemi-powered on a shortened New Yorker chassis, this stunning concept debuted at the 1952 Paris Motor Show; its display was so well-received that Ghia built an additional 25 examples. Today resplendent in its red metallic paint with a black and cream leather interior, it is expected to achieve approximately $1,000,000 at RM’s Monterey sale next month.
For a full description, please click here: http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=MO11&CarID=r191&fc=0
Among an exciting list of other unique concepts to be featured at RM Monterey: a striking, superbly-restored 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Concept Car known as ‘the Copper Car’ in reference to its copper retractable roof and lower body trim (Est. $900,000 – $1,200,000); and the record-breaking 1953 Dodge Firearrow III Concept Car, another Virgil Exner / Ghia masterpiece, driven to a closed-course speed record by Betty Skelton (Est. $700,000 – $1,000,000).
Representing more recent designs, the sale will also lift the gavel on a 2001 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster Concept Car (Est. $125,000 – $175,000), and a 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Platform Model (Est. $150,000 – $200,000), both of which are offered by the Ford Motor Company with proceeds to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
For further information on RM Auctions’ upcoming Monterey sale or to view a full car list, please visit www.rmauctions.com
2011 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show & Calendar Girl Music Festival
Jim Giuffra and the Girls of AFT Customs make it Five in a Row!– The Queen Mary Seawalk Village, Long Beach, CA , Jan 1st 2011 – The 20th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, America’s premier streetbike event returned to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA on Saturday July 16th. The legendary event celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a move from it’s traditional Queen Mary Event Park location, to dockside next to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner in the exciting Seawalk Village which replicates an old British seaside town for a step back in history. The move to the new, smaller location was a reflection of the economy which has has impacted the custom and sportbike market so hard the last few years.
Jim Gianatsis congratulates Hiroyouki Hirato, who flew in from Japan with his bike to win Pro Builder Class.
Garnering 1st Place in the top Pro Builder Class was new comer Hiroyouki Hirata of BB Custom Factory / www.Custom-BB.com in Hiroshima, Japan. He flew in with his bike just for the Calendar Show, and like his own bike building idol Shinya Kimura did 6 years ago to confirm his reputation in the world of custom bike building, Hirata has now firmly established himself also as one of the world’s premier custom bike builders. His bike is based off a 1990 Harley FLHTC and then was fully modified to the theme of “Japanese Culture”.
The other custom bike premiered this year by AFT was ‘Azumati’ – a VT750 Bobber/Street tracker being built on commission for the Jackson Rancheria Indian Casino. Asumati is a Miwuk Indian word meaning grizzly bear, the monarch of the forest. In Miwuk stories the bear is a symbol of great strength and courage. This bike is fierce with a Yamaha R1 front end, Race Tech Piggyback Rear Shocks, a hidden radiator, CR450 front hub and brake. It took 2nd Place in Pro Builder behind Hirita.
New Lower $20 spectator admission this year, as always included the Calendar Motorcycle Show with its Calendar Bike Building Championship, celebrity Bike Builders, leading Manufacturers, Vendors, the Calendar Girl Music Festival and all-day admission to the famed Queen Mary Ghost Ship with the Saturday Night Builder’s Party in the Queen’s Observation Bar. Spectators also get complimentary admission aboard the historic Queen Mary Ghost Ship, and entry to the Saturday Night Iron & Lace Calendar Builders Party with a live band in the ship’s Observation Bar. Exhibitor display and Vendor prices were also reduced by Jim Gianatsis to help industry partners in the current economy.
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys present the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show with Associate Sponsors Iron Works Magazine, Blanco Basura Liquor, Mikuni Carburetors, Bikernet.com, Meguiar’s Car Care Products and the FastDates.com Calendars. For additional LA Calendar Motorcycle Show & Calendar Girl Music Festival details visit http://www.FastDates.com/BIKESHOW.HTM
Regret to inform you that our old friend “DANGEROUS DOUG AUTERBURN”
of Memphis died in a motorcycle wreck there last night.
Billy Naylor thought that you should know –
–Billy Tinney
Editor, Tattoo Magazine
QUAIL LODGE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE AUCTION JUST AFTER STURGIS– August 18 & 19, 2011
Quail Lodge, Carmel, California.
Bonhams is to delighted to add a selection of exceptional motorcycles to The Quail Lodge Sale. These magnificent two-wheeled machines will be offered on Thursday, August 18th immediately following the sale of motorcars.
The sale on Thursday will commence at 2:30pm.
The last Brough Superior SS100 to leave the Nottingham factory
The annual “Ladies Who Ride” fundraiser to raise awareness for breast cancer–
It’s a wild day run by the ladies and they can get down.!!! More bikes and people I have seen at Cooks in years if ever. Lots of photos here – but still some to come!!
–Art
Quick Throttle journalist extraordinaire
LAST SPACE SHUTTLE LAUNCH–Allen Alvarez, Dakota Digital, wanted to send you, and the rest of the gang, an enhanced version of the last space shuttle. All of us were very fortunate to have a great captain that day, that had the right attitude and anticipation that it would actually go off as scheduled, given the weather and all.
–Brit
SORTA VINTAGE SHOT OF THE DAY–
–from Joe Luis-Marinho
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TRIAL TRANSCRIPTS FROM THE BIKERNET LAW FIRM OF SNAKE, RENEGADE, AND SIN WU–ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I’m going with male.
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ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
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ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them… The live ones put up too much of a fight.
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ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral…
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ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 PM
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.
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And last:
(Well OK, this is the best)
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No…
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.
–from Ron Loynds
BDL COMPETITOR CLUTCH FOR BIG TWINS– Belt Drive Limited’s latest Competitor Clutch provides your Bagger or Hot Wheels with smooth, positive engagement regardless of engine size and power output.
This particular BDL Clutch assembly, CC130BB, is designed for BIG TWINS 1998-2010. similar models are available for other H-D machines and customs using H-D based clutchs and drives. The unique mechanism incorporates BDL’s proven Ballbearing Lock-Up clutch.
Additionally the kit includes Kevlar plates with 60% more clutch surface than OEM units.
Complete bolt on Competitor conversions are priced from $425.00 and can be ordered direct from BDL at 714.693.1313. BDL on line at www.beltdrives.com
COLLEEN’S GIRL WILL GRACE THE NEWS THIS WEEK– Stephanie Rush who I shot the other night, is now available to be featured on Bikernet.
— Colleen Swartz
Member of the PCI-Group
www.pci-group.net
Colleen@digitalmagicbigshots.com
BIKERNET INSURANCE WEEKEND MEMO–Discovering the CAN-AM Spyder and other three wheel wonders.
Is it just me or am I seeing more and more Trikes on the road these days. The ever-increasing popularity of trikes, whether with 2-wheels at the rear or front of the bike, has clearly gotten our attention at Bikernet Insurance. As a result, we’ve developed motorcycle insurance products specifically to deal with the uniqueness of Trikes. But putting business aside for a moment, let’s look at Trikes – could these 3-wheel wonders become the new “biker” standard in the future?
Unique Handling Characteristics:
Trikes offer unique handling characteristics and require special skills and knowledge to operate properly and safely. These are heavy motorcycles weighing well in excess of 800 pounds for starters. Then, God help you if you do not have reverse gear as man-handling these big machines is no small feat. That said, the new models are well engineered to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of their 3-wheeled platforms. I am amazed just how well modern Trikes handle. The steering control is near perfect on most of today’s Trikes.
The Popular Brands Out There:
For years, the best name in Trikes, in my humble opinion, was Leahman Trikes. Their facility in Spearfish, South Dakota, puts out a great product using a variety of engines and models. Their “No Lean” design offers a very solid swingarm which minimizes sway and rolling to the outside in corners. Very good handling Trikes from Lehman.
Of course, you can’t ignore the investment being made in Trikes by Harley-Davidson. From all we have heard, their Tri-Glide Ultra Classic has been a retail superstar in an otherwise tough several years for motorcycle sales. The Motor Company introduced their Trikes in 2009 with the Tri Glides. Very nice bikes with a new chassis designed for the 3-wheel application. As is typical with Harleys, these are cool looking machines.
Then there are the nice people at Honda. Gotta say the Honda Goldwing Trike may well be the best touring motorcycle ever built. No matter your motorcycle brand preferance, it is hard to argue against the Goldwing being one of the best motorcycles of all time.
Recently, we’ve were exposed to the new front-wheel Trikes coming out of CAN-AM, the famous Bombadier brand our of Quebec, Canada. These are different machines indeed. The automotive-inspired technology of the 2-front wheels, Y-shaped stance makes control and stabiliy very natural so handling these new machines is easy. The CAN-AM 3-wheelers feels more like a convertible sports car rather than a motorcycle. It is difficult to compare the CAN-AMs to anything else on the road. They are truly unique Trikes and if our insurance sales are any indication, these Y-shaped, 2+1 wheeled vehicles are on a sales roll at dealerships. Check ’em out at http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/Home.aspx
The Bottom Line:
Trikes are expensive retailing around the $30,000 range on the best of days. We are talking major investment here folks. Whether you tour around this great country of ours or simply enjoy local runs to the grocery store, you need special Trike insurance on that 3-wheeler that will protect you properly while at the same time, not bust open your bank account.
The Crew at Bikernet Insurance has developed a special Trike Insurance Program that is the best in the business. The program offers Replacement Cost on new Trikes, Rental Reimbursement, Optional Equipment Coverage ($5,000 is “free”), cost-effective Medical Payments coverage, low-deductible Collision and Comprehensive coverage, and much more. Plus, we’ve put together an amazing array of discounts that could save you up to a whopping 70% on your Trike insurance. If you own a Trike, you don’t want to leave your driveway without calling the friendly biker agents at Bikernet.
Remember, you are not just a policy number with us. We Care About You.
Ride Safe Out There,
The Crew at Bikernet Insurance
Toll Free: 888-467-8703
Email for fastest response: clientservice@bikernet-insurance.com
Agents serving 20 states. States added as required to serve customers.
Resident State: CA Agency 0G67810. Principal Agent 0D71028
POLARIS REPORT SALES SPIKE ACROSS ALL VEHICLE SEGMENTS– New sales earnings records Polaris Industries reports that its North American sales increases 43 percent in the second quarter, a jump buoyed by a rise in revenue from all three of its vehicles segments — off-road, on-road and snowmobile — and a 23 percent sales increase in PG&A.
During its second quarter announcement Tuesday, Polaris executives reported record second quarter net income of $48.7 million, a 90 percent increase from $25.6 million recorded the same period in 2010. Sales for Q2 totaled $607.9 million, a 41 percent increase over Q2 sales in 2010.
The company said that all product lines and geographic regions experienced increased sales during the 2011 second quarter, including International sales, which increased 35 percent.
In summary, Polaris saw the following second quarter increases in vehicle sales:
* Off-road vehicles jumped 41 percent to $482.3 million from $342 million in 2010
* Snowmobiles spiked 247 percent to $6.8 million compared to $2 million in 2010
* On-road vehicles increased 99 percent to $30.9 million from $15.4 million in 2010
* PG&A sales rose 23 percent to $87.9 million from $71.3 million in 2010
“Given our first half results and the continued strength of our businesses, we are again significantly raising our expectations for sales and earnings for the full year 2011,” said Scott Wine, Polaris’ CEO. “We continue to seek strategic investments to further strengthen our Company, as evidenced by the recently announced acquisitions of Indian Motorcycle Company and Global Electric Motorcars (GEM).
“Next week we will be unveiling a number of new model year 2012 products. Innovation has always been one of our key competitive advantages and these products exemplify our commitment to providing consumers with high quality, cutting-edge products,” Wine continued. “I am confident that these new products, combined with continued execution of our strategic objectives, will drive profitable growth for the remainder of 2011 and deliver another record year for sales, net income and earnings per share.”
–posted by Dennis Johnson
Published courtesy of Dealernews: www.dealernew.com
WHEELS THROUGH TIME PLACE 2ND AT WAUSEON VINTAGE ½-MILE RACES–For decades now, the Antique Motorcycle Club of America has been holding dirt track races at various meets around the country, attracting hundreds of bikes dating back to the early days of American motorcycle racing. For the last several years, both Wauseon, Ohio and Davenport, Iowa have been the venues of choice, as the associated meets those weekends are two of the biggest old motorcycle meets in the world. This year, the crowd at the Wauseon National meet, held July 15-17th, got to witness another night of great racing.
One of the highlights of the weekend is the racing of the Board Track class on Friday night. The “skinny wheel” bikes are always a crowd favorite, and this year, a total of thirteen riders brought out machines to make a few hot laps and give the crowd a show.
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been watching Dale and his friends have put these old bikes to use, having the time of their lives. So last winter, I decided to start putting together something of my own to make a few laps with the group.
The entire build came down to the wire…… we finished the bike exactly one day before we left for Wauseon on Wednesday. We only had time for a few start-ups, and although the bike seemed to be running well, we didn’t have any time at all to get it out on the road to tune and test it. Despite the lack of practice, we loaded her up anyway and headed for the meet.
Read the whole story at www.Wheelsthroughtime.com
LORENZO LAMAS CYCLES PATRIOT OFFICIAL BIKE OF RUMBLE FOR THE HEARTLAND–Lorenzo Lamas Cycles has announced that the official Rumble For The Heartland motorcycle will be built by Mesa-AZ builder, former US Marine and captain with US Airways, Ralph Randolph, and based on the signature Lorenzo Cycles FXR-inspired Patriot. The bike will feature a 124″ S&S powerplant, a 6-speed HD transmission and Ralph Randolph’s handcrafted Fight Dirty 2-into-1 exhaust.
According to Ralph Randolph, “This bike is the two-wheel equivalent of the American muscle car, combining style and ride-ability with insane horsepower. It’s one of those bikes you have to experience to fully appreciate.” Randolph’s previous build for Operation Homefront raised $175,000.
Lorenzo Lamas Cycles co-founder Chad Greulach said of the partnership, “We’ve been working hard with Walk With Heroes to produce the Rumble For The Heartland tour and we’re proud to have our friend, Ralph, riding up front with us and other veterans in Sturgis and continuing onward as we do our part to raise money for those who protect our freedoms.”
The official Rumble For The Heartland bike will make its way across America as the tour visits Nashville on Sept. 2, Biketoberfest and multiple dates in 2012. 100% of profits from Rider Registrations and T-Shirt sales will benefit Operation Homefront and the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Meet Lorenzo Lamas, Steve Nalley, Ralph Randolph and military dignitaries on the Expo Lot between 4th and 5th and Lazelle in Sturgis August 7-August 12. Live performances by Moccasin Creek.
Register for Rumble For The Heartland events at http://www.lorenzocycles.com.
–Chad Greulach
WHOA, WE’RE GETTING READY TO ROCK TO BENNETT’S PERFORMANCE THEN STURGIS–I actually made serious headway yesterday. We blasted all the paint off the front of the building, then I posted the Mr. Lucky shorty muffler tech, and while sipping Jack Daniels in the evening started to write the next episode (61) of the Cantina series.
What a fuckin’ day. And today ain’t any different. This week I may hit the Victory article, and attempt a shot at a Mudflap update before we peel to the Badlands. Keep your fingers crossed. We hope to work on the XS and my son’s Mudflap girl FXR on Wednesday. We’ll see.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
