Hey,
What the hell. I’m just back from Smoke Out 13 in Rocking Turbo, North Carolina. Up at 3:00 a.m., and snuck out of the hotel room, so Michael Lichter was caught with the bill. Prince Najar weaved all the way to the Charlotte International Airport, 98 miles. And I left a Victory Highball somewhere. I hope they find it.
All during the flight I thought about the lies I would feed Sin Wu, but she confessed to multiple lesbians taking over the Bikernet Headquarters while I was away, so I was off the hook.
I better hit the news, quick. I’ll slam against the jet-lag wall and pass out at any minute. I’ve got Born Free slamming us next weekend.
V-TWIN EXPO SURVEYS VENDORS–After an extensive surveys and input from both attending dealers and exhibitors, in an effort to meet requests, the V-Twin Expo will extend Saturday and Sunday show hours and will eliminate Monday show. The 13th Annual V-Twin Expo is not open to the public and focuses exclusively on the American v-twin motorcycle market.
The exhibitors and dealers alike stated the need for more time on the show floor Saturday and Sunday. In 2013, the new show hours will be Saturday, February 2 from 8:00AM – 6:00PM and Sunday, February 3 from 9:00AM – 5:00PM. The V-Twin Expo will no longer be open Monday.
“We’re fortunate our team has open lines of communication with our exhibitors and dealers. The result of their input has been and continues to be significant in maintaining our on-going success in Cincinnati. For 13 years we’ve partnered with our customers to meet their trade show needs while growing the show overall. We’re excited about what’s to come. New show hours is just the beginning. There’s more news to share in the near future” explained Show Producer Jim Betlach.
For more details on show hours and to register as a V-Twin dealer or an exhibitor, please visit V-Twin Expo. The V-Twin Expo by Easyriders is wholly owned by Paisano Publications. The V-Twin Expo has not been combined with any other show or company.
–from Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
www.bikerrogue.com.
Midnight Rider: The Plot Thickens EPISODE 13– The white 18 wheeler with confederate flags is parked in the front row. For a split second I contemplate staking it out from the restaurant, but I’m just too tired. I approach, step up, grab the handle, open the passenger door and pull myself inside. This cockpit looks more like a motor home than a big rig. Inside are tables and couch with a massive flat screen TV, fridge and microwave. There are more switches and video displays in here than a freakin 747. No sooner than I sink into the plush passenger seat, there’s a sharp prick to my neck and then blackness. Down I fall, into along dark corridor.
http://www.bikernetbaggers.com/pages/Midnight_Rider_The_Plot_Thickens_.aspx
NEW TECH ON BIKERNET BAGGERS–
Welcome back, this is a great WindVest tech. Buck just published it up on Bikernet Baggers.
http://www.bikernetbaggers.com/pages/WINDVEST_WINDSHIELD_INSTALLED.aspx
Victory Motorcycles Opening New Downtown Display & Retail Site for Sturgis Rally 2012–
MEDINA, MN (June 22, 2012) – The growing thunder of Victory Motorcycles will again shake the Black Hills of South Dakota during the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Victory has a full week of activities planned for motorcyclists who attend the most legendary biker gathering in the world. Featuring a new location, new displays, group rides, live music, demos and displays of new 2013 motorcycles, a major Victory party, celebrity appearances and much more, Victory will have Sturgis rocking like never before.
Victory will host activities in Sturgis August 4-11, 2012.
Victory Motorcycles and Indian Motorcycle are proud to announce a new, bigger and better display site in downtown Sturgis on the corner of 3rd and Lazelle. The new display will incorporate all that’s new in 2013. The company displays will be on either side of the all new Buffalo Chip at Lazelle Presented by Allstate Motorcycle Insurance stage that will be the center for music and activity on Lazelle Street in Sturgis. Victory Motorcycles has also expanded its partnership with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip and will continue the very popular demo ride program. Pepsi and Amp Energy Drink are sponsoring customer comfort area in front of the stage.
“We are really excited about Sturgis 2012,” said Victory Motorcycles Marketing Manager Josh Fulkerson. “Every real rider knows Sturgis is the place to be, and Victory is stepping up its Sturgis presence bigger than ever. We invite all riders to visit us, check out the latest from Victory and our friends at Indian Motorcycle on Lazelle Street. Enjoy some free live music on our stage and join us for the Legends Ride and the annual Victory Owners Ride.”
Details about Victory activities at Sturgis are listed on the Victory website at: www.victoryatsturgis.com. Updates and event coverage will also be featured on the Victory Facebook page: www.facebook.com/victorymotorcycles. Check out Allstate’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AllstateMotorcycle for updates on Allstate at Sturgis as well as how to enter to win a new Arlen Ness customized Victory Cross Country.
The biggest, best Victory display ever at Sturgis will debut this year at a new location: The must-visit intersection of 3rd and Lazelle. Victory Motorcycles and Indian Motorcycles will fill the high-profile new location with new 2013 motorcycles, apparel, and hands-on displays that demonstrate the Victory EDGE – the ways in which Victory Motorcycles are superior to the competition.
The site will feature daily live entertainment all week on the Buffalo Chip at Lazelle Street Stage presented by Allstate Motorcycle Insurance. Allstate will feature a daily premium give away game. Pepsi and AMP Energy Drink will provide a spot for attendees to relax and enjoy the show. There will also be celebrity appearances including R. Lee Ermey, AKA “The Gunny”, and Playboy models, AKA “The Bunnies” plus a Ness Family Reunion for all Ness Signature Series Victory owners on Friday, August 10. Ness accessories for Victory Motorcycles will be on sale at the downtown location all week, as will Buffalo Chip event tickets and the official 2012 Victory Sturgis T-shirt and other new apparel.
Riders will find there’s space to kick back and meet friends at the downtown Victory site, with parking reserved specifically for Victory and Indian riders.
Indian Motorcycle will celebrate its heritage with the debut of a new Indian Motorcycle Experience showcasing industry leading style and technical changes through the years. Living history will visit the Indian Motorcycle display when former racers and famed “Wrecking Crew” members Bill Tuman and Bobby Hill meeting fans of the brand on Tuesday August 7th. Celebrating his induction to the AMA Hall of Fame, Ed “Iron Man” Kretz, the first winner of the Daytona 200 in 1937 will visit the display on Wednesday the 8th. Stay tuned for more details from Indian Motorcycle and the announcement of celebrity appearances.
Victory will provide demo rides on the new 2013 Victory models Saturday through Saturday, August 4-11, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Victory Demo Rides start and end at the special rally demo site at Hersruds Chevrolet at I-90 Exit 30, just southwest of the interstate exit.
Demo riders are automatically registered for the chance to win a GoPro® camera, which will be given away daily. In addition, a special GoPro® camera bike team will accompany each demo ride to take free downloadable souvenir snapshots.
The annual Victory Owners Ride & Party at Sturgis will be held Thursday, August 9. The ride will take Victory Riders to the Legendary Buffalo Chip, home of “The best party anywhere” for the Victory Owners Party, which is exclusively for Victory Riders. The starting times and location of the ride and party will be announced soon through the Victory Motorcycles Facebook page and www.victoryatsturgis.com.
Victory Riders must register online in advance for the ride and party by visiting www.victoryatsturgis.com.
Rice Victory, the Black Hills Victory dealer, invites Victory Riders to stop in during the Sturgis rally. Victory service, parts, accessories and apparel will be available during special extended rally hours, and there will be food and merchandise give-aways throughout the week. Several Victory Riders traditionally meet at the dealership for a group ride to the starting point of the Victory Owners Ride. Departure time of the ride from Rice Victory will be announced shortly.
The Rice Victory staff will also sell the official 2012 Victory Sturgis T-shirt, Victory apparel, accessories and collectibles at Victory’s downtown Sturgis site. Rice Victory (www.ricehondasuzuki.com) is located at 301 Cambell St., Rapid City, SD 57701, phone: 605-342-2242.
Victory will once again sponsor the Legends Ride charity event. The fifth annual Legends Ride, scheduled for Monday, August 8, will take participants on a ride from downtown Deadwood, throughout the Black Hills to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip for a reception, catered meal, auction, and double headlining concert by Journey and Loverboy. 100% of rider contributions go to support. Proceeds from the event support the Black Hills Special Olympics and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. For details, visit: www.legendsride.com.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicles accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polarisindustries.com.
It’s Kustom night (that’s Kustom with a “K” Mr Meyer)– at the NHRA Waly Parks Motorsports Museum July 11th ,4-8 PM
Mark your calender
–Jim Waggaman
RED ALERT–
This car was stolen right after Mountain West Street News Picnic.. It is owned by Scott Green, a member of the Stags Car Club.
IF YOU SEE THIS VEHICLE… Call Scott 801-898-6391 or the police at 801-497-8300
THE KING OF PAPARAZZI SPOTS MICKEY ROURKE’S NEW RIDE—Bandit, we need to discuss this bike and a number of motorcycle related television opportunities.
–E.L.Woody
“King of the Paparazzi”
TIGER LADY ATTACKED BY BAD COPS IN VEGAS–
While I was in Las Vegas this January I was Ticketed For Jaywalking while taking photos of members of Guerilla Lawfare Warning Drivers of Cops Stopping Drivers Ahead.
The case is pending.
With all the other crime going on, you would think law enforcement would have better things to do.
This in from Tigerlily.
Stephen Stubbs, the legal counsel for the Mongols in Nevada, saw the commotion.?He crossed the street to check it out. He ended up with a ticket, too.?”I got a ticket from a detective in criminal intelligence for jaywalking,” the attorney in the leather vest said with a smile.?That was about as wild as things got Friday afternoon.?”So far it’s been fairly quiet other than Stubbs jaywalking,” Finn said by phone just before 3 p.m.
TL’s Blog Facebook Twitter Guerrilla Lawfare Show Host for TigerLily’s Freedom Roar on http://freedomizerradio.com/ Sundays 6pm; Mondays and Wednesdays 5pm PACIFIC TIME I don’t ride to be safe, I ride to be free.
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING REPORT–
Riding a motorcycle is not a Death Wish!
Rather a Life Wish!
Ride for your Life!
THE ADRENALINE CLOCK IS TICKING
Speed Week Bonneville, 48 Days
BUB Speed Trials Bonneville, 63 days
Time marches on for all of us, some of us choose to march to the beat of a different drummer, Cantina members among those, time to march through July.
The pros inside Daytona Twin Tech plugged our Twin cams 100 K computer into their state of the art test equipment in Daytona, FL., determining a bench tested unit in apparent working order? The head Tech took the unit home last weekend to plug the unit into his bike for a second opinion..the bike would not start? Very interesting.
The solution arrived mid-week via our trusty UPS delivery man, the latest generation closed loop on the market. My last unit performed flawlessly for over 100,000 miles, drag racing, street?, strip and Bonneville with many happy highway miles rollin coast to coast in search of the holy grail.
Ron and his crew in San Jose will install the new Twin Tech unit, log a few miles on the Dyna and give her the basic starter tune up. Seems the more miles and the more information you feed the computer from the road, the happier the motors tune. Not only is riding good for your heart and soul, but the engine will thank you also.
Road Reports W/Dyno results
In-depth over the road and dyno reports will follow. The cases are rebuilt to like new by Randy Torgeson at Hyperformance, tucked inside of the cases a 4-inch Darkhorse, H-Beam lower end, an Eric Bennett built engine, Branch/O’Keefe heads, ET Krankvents, Crane roller rockers and support plate, Fueling Reaper bad ass cams, race lifters and race pushrods, a H-D Screamin Eagle cam support plate to keep the cam chest from flexing under power, the latest Jims Machine cam cover with cooling fins, a NO BUTTERFLY throttle body, a new Twin Tech computer Gen. 4 computer, a fresh Samson exhaust system and an old guy in need of a few relaxing miles on the road.
In depth road and dyno reports headed your way, soon.
124 Turbo 5-Ball Raycer
Our 5-Ball Racing Teams Bonneville entry is inching closer to the starting line by the day.
Turbo Doc, in Ogden, UT is making a minor adjustment to our Series 66 Aerocharger, while the beat goes on at Tedders shop. Our Air Tech 3/4 fairing hit the door lookin’ mighty wicked, initial fit is near perfect.
A day or two earlier Guy Caputo from Tiger racing shipped a 3-5 mph faster front fender than the Busa factory setup, take a look. Rick will install a headlight, stop and tail light so we can tag and title our hot rod. With a tag and title we can log a few miles on the engine preparing for Bonneville.
The more miles the happier the engine and the tune up, plus I’ll get to know my hot rod and all of her charms, or not? Seat time is important on and off the race track to maintain life saving riding habits.
See ya on the road, soon.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
HERE’S THE SUNDAY USED MOTORCYCLE DEAL FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! USED HARLEY, 2001 Dyna Wide Glide! Thunder Star wheels, Sissy bar with pad, Samson exhaust, 7800 miles, excellent condition all for $8500!
Quick, GO CHECK OUT THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS, WHERE THE ADVENTURE IS JUST WAITING TO BEGIN! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND!
MIKE the STEALTH
THE GUNFIGHTER–A young cowboy sitting in a saloon one Saturday night recognized an elderly man standing at the bar who, in his day, had been the fastest gun in the West.
The cowboy took a place next to the old-timer, bought him a drink and told him of his great ambition to be a great shot…
‘Could you give me some tips?’ he asked.
The old man said, ‘Well, for one thing, you’re wearing your gun too high – tie the holster a little lower down on your leg.’
‘Will that make me a better gunfighter?’
‘Sure will ‘
The young man did as he was told, stood up, whipped out his .44 and shot the bow tie off the piano player.
‘That’s terrific!’ said the cowboy. ‘Got any more tips?’
‘Yep,’ said the old man. ‘Cut a notch out of your holster where the hammer hits it – that’ll give you a smoother draw’
‘Will that make me a better gunfighter?’ asked the young man.
‘You bet it will,’ said the old-timer.
The young man took out his knife, cut the notch, stood up, drew his gun in a blur, and then shot a cufflink off the piano player.
‘Wow!’ exclaimed the cowboy, ‘I’m learnin’ somethin’ here. Got any more tips?’
The old man pointed to a large can in a corner of the saloon. ‘See that axle grease over there? Coat your gun with it.’
The young man smeared some of the grease on the barrel of his gun.
‘No,’ said the old-timer, ‘I mean smear it all over the gun, handle and all.’
‘Will that make me a better gunfighter?’ asked the young man..
‘No,’ said the old-timer, ‘but when Wyatt Earp gets done playing the piano, he’s gonna shove that gun up your ass, and it won’t hurt as much.
–from Johnnie Gutierrez
WHEELS THROUGH TIME 10TH ANNIVERSARY–This coming July 5-9, 2012 the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC will be celebrating it’s 10-year Anniversary here in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Since opening its doors on July 4th of 2002, the museum has welcomed over a half-million visitors through its doors who’ve come to get a taste of American transportation history at its best.
The museum houses over 320 of America’s rarest and most significant motorcycles and automobiles, and is renowned for its “non-traditional” approach to preserving a vast collection of two- and four-wheeled machines that spans over 100 years. While most automotive and motorcycle related museums in North America house near static collections of shiny, restored machines kept in glass cases or behind velvet ropes, at Wheels Through Time each and every machine inside the museum walls is kept in running and operating condition, many of which are fired up and run regularly for visitors. Over 75 percent of the collection stands in original condition — untouched survivors tracing back to the roots of motorized transporation — indicating the museum’s emphasis on originality.
This very approach has been an integral part of the museum’s success in Western NC. And as it continues to grow in both size and scope, visitors from far and wide are more than willing to share their unique experiences with friends and strangers alike, giving the museum even more momentum as it looks toward the future.
For more information , please visit the Wheels Through Time Museum website, located at www.WheelsThroughTime.com or call the museum at (828) 926-6266.
CALL TO ACTION–
Please start off by reading this link http://www.fairwarning.org/2012/06/despite-death-toll-motorcycle-groups-strive-to-muzzle-u-s-regulators/
Here are some comments from two well respected women in motorcycling.
Susan H. Conners CEO;
I called this afternoon and was unable to be connected to you and allowed to leave a message. It has not been returned. Are you aware that the President of Michigan Brain injury Association made a statement that has been published in at least a half a dozen places referring to those injured not wearing helmets to be left like road kill!
Cat Hammes RN
262-617-3839
OneLeggedBlonde.com
http://www.oneleggedblonde.com/blog
I respectively request you follow and support their lead.
–Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
www.bikerrogue.com
Gina Woods joins the Hupy and Abraham, S.C. motorcycle marketing team–Milwaukee, WI (June 22, 2011) – Gina Woods has been riding motorcycles a long time – eighteen years, in fact. But riding a motorcycle isn’t all she does. Gina co-founded and hosts a motorcycle radio show, created a team of women motorcycle mechanics who build bikes for charity, works as a marketing director for a local Indian Motorcycle dealership and organizes large-scale events at major motorcycle functions. And now, she joins Lawyers for Bikers, Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is excited to announce that Gina Woods has been added to their marketing team. The firm, known as one of the top motorcycle litigation firms in the United States, has successfully represented over 1,000 injured bikers and secured a number of settlements in excess of a million dollars. Gina’s extensive experience compliments the firm’s already strong arsenal of employees who ride and rounds out its team of bikers working for bikers’ rights and awareness.
“It’s a lifestyle, not just a weekend thing,” Gina explains. “I’m proud to help Hupy and Abraham, S.C save lives by bringing more awareness to their “Watch for Motorcycles” campaign. I believe injured bikers need top-notch representation to get fair settlements from insurance companies after an accident. “
Hupy and Abraham, S.C., is a personal injury law firm offering a proven record of success with large settlements in serious cases. Hupy and Abraham S.C. has collected $100s of millions for thousands of satisfied clients for over 40 years. The mission of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is to do well by doing good, giving back to the community and promoting and sponsoring scholarships, education, safety, and community programs. In 2011, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. donated over $150,000 to more than 100 community organizations.
hupy.com
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS–Know the law. This video shows why! Notice how this cop is putting on his gloves preparing himself for a search of the man’s person long before he has even attempted to obtain permission to do so. Most cops just assume everyone has been brainwashed into believing they have no rights to refuse a search without a warrant. Don’t be a brainwashed citizen…….KNOW YOUR RIGHTS and then more importantly…… exercise those rights.
–from Rogue
Old Ain’t Bad–A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor’s office.
“Is it true,” she wanted to know, “that the medication you prescribed has to be taken
for the rest of my life?”
“‘Yes, I’m afraid so,”‘ the doctor told her.
There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, “I’m wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked ‘NO REFILLS’.”
–from Sarge
BIKERNET SITE NUMBERS FOR JUNE—We started to test a more efficient readership report for Bikernet sites. Here are some current numbers. Bikernet should report right at 95,000 unique visitors for June.
THERE IT IS—So next week we will throw a plate full of info at you, plus we will work our butts off preparing for the ride to the Born Free Rally. You’ll see more reports on the Smoke Out. We are working on a Baker tech with Rogue, a Calamity report from Bikers Unite, a Smoke Out Bike Feature from Mike Pullin, and antique Indian feature from the Sturgis Museum, my son’s Le Pera seat tech. We are working on another Girl of Bikernet, and I’m already working on the next Cantina Episode.
Shit, almost forgot the two most important features of the week will involve our Bonneville Bikes. I will wrap up a Bonne Belle story, while Ray scribbles his first major feature on his 124-inch Twin Cam, 5-Ball Raycer our major Land Speed effort for this year.
Hang on, this week is going to rock.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
