Last year Dr. Hamster and I blasted out to Barstow to see the Hamsters off to Sturgis. While there I stumbled across a blond that rocked my boat. I’m not a blonde man, and neither is Sin Wu, but this girl had a smile that could weld frames, and a boob job that would change freeway construction direction. I tried to contact her later, but she was already snatched.
What the hell does that have to do with this Sunday? On the was to Barstow we swung into the Hansen Dam Park area for the Blessing of the cars and bikes, an annual event.
This year we hit it again, yesterday. We rolled into the park to check the quirky hotrods, the old school bikes and the girls. Okay, I’m a horn dog who loves women, but this was special. The girls, who come to this event, dress up in pure hot rod ’40s and ’50s attire. Damn, they drive ya nuts. Let’s hit the news:
Bikernet Sunday Quote
“Oh, you hate your job? Why didn’t you say so? There’s a support group for that. It’s called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar.”
–Drew Carey
–from Rev CarlR
Polaris Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Introduction of Breakthrough New Vehicles Tens of Thousands Attend Company’s 50th Celebration at Minnesota State Fairgrounds
MEDINA, MN (July 29, 2004) Polaris Industries celebrated its 50th anniversary last week by paying tribute to its past and introducing numerous new products that reflect the premium ride, quality and performance customers can expect from Polaris in the next 50 years.
Founded 50 years ago in the northern Minnesota town of Roseau, Polaris today is a $1.6 billion leader in the global powersports industry. To celebrate its first half-century, Polaris hosted a celebration at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on July 24, announced the 11 charter inductees in the Polaris Hall of Fame and hosted nearly 4,000 dealers and distributors from around the world for its largest sales meeting ever. “The entire week was an outstanding success, from the introduction of new ATVs, Victory Motorcycles, marine products and RANGER utility vehicles to the July 24 party at which we said ‘thank you’ to loyal Polaris customers,” said President and CEO Tom Tiller. “It was a great way to launch the company’s next 50 years.”
World’s Toughest ATVs Introduced
A full 62 percent of the 2005 Polaris ATV lineup is new and features reliable, dependable, high-performance models that merit the label The World’s Toughest ATVs.
Victory Unleashes Powerful New Hammer
The Victory Motorcycle Division introduced four new models that had dealers excited to place their orders for 2005. Leading the list is the Victory Hammer with its powerful new Victory-produced Freedom.
Charlie Brechtel’s ReportAt the end of our first episode of “Bikers: The Inner Circle” we’re going to show a series of still photos to the background of my tune, “Where I Live”…we’d like to include a picture of you in this…if you get a chance could you send us a picture of you on your bike…an older picture would be especially cool…we’re trying to create kind of a melancholy atmosphere with the last segment.
–Charlie
http://www.big7productions.com/charliebrechtel.htm
The “Stealth” Bagger Just Got More “Stealth” Like!
My good friend Ben Jordan at SPPC Powder Coating laid down the black on the primary cover, horn cover, rocker boxes, trans top and end covers, cam cover, front end, shifter rod and heat shields. It gives the bike a whole new attitude!
–Stealthman
The Unknown Quote
Do you know why they call it “PMS”?
Because “Mad Cow Disease” was taken.
–Unknown, presumed deceased
–from Rev CarlR
Benefit Run For St. Jude Childrens Hospital,Saturday, October 9, 2004
The event will take riders who will be staged in NJ at the mouth of the Holland Tunnel, through the tunnel which will be closed down by the PA police, escorted through the tunnel and down to the former site of the WTC. Thereafter, a fully escorted ride will follow that will take us around the isle of Manhattan in a motorcade like procession passing notable and scenic locations along the way. The ride will end at the Red Rock West Saloon, one of our corporate sponsors.
Our schedule is such that we require any cash donations, gift certificates, raffle/door prize items, from sponsors, to be collected no later than the August 13, 2004.
Donations, gift certificates, and door prize/raffle items can be mailed to:
Southern Cruisers NYC Chapter
PO Box 740
Brooklyn, New York 11235
347-992-7219
Checks should be made out to Chapter 384
–Dave Kaufman
1st Officer
NYC Chapter
Southern Cruisers RC
Bikernet Sunday Sports–WORST FOURSOME IN GOLF
1. MONICA LEWINSKI
2. O. J. SIMPSON
3. TED KENNEDY
4. BILL CLINTON
WHY YOU ASK? well,,,,,,,
1. MONICA IS A HOOKER
2. O. J. IS A SLICER
3. TED CAN’T DRIVE OVER WATER, AND..
4. BILL CAN’T REMEMBER WHICH HOLE HE PLAYED LAST
SuperMax Report
In the Thursday News we mentioned a contact for rear pully repairs. Supermax can refurbish any rear pulley and here’s a shot of how it’s done. If fact we plan to publish a full tech in the near furture.
Here’s more info from the owner of Supermax, Phil, “Space Puppy” Ross, “I think I told U that Indian Larry and I are gonna build a Salt Flat bike. I hope that it will work out. I told him to put on a full set of “APE HANGERS” and a set of ‘Clip On’s to hold on to and let the Apes Fly, Just don’t hold on to em…He thought that was COOL…He said he has a lot going on right now but will call me as soon as it calms down a little.
” I have talked to a lot of my friends about all of these “So Called BUILDERS” and most everyone sure likes him the best. I can see why. These other guys piss most honest bikers off with their “Bull Shit” antics especially when they use sledge hammers and 24-inch Cresent wrenches backwards.”
Our contact address for all this stuff is http://www.supermax.net
E-mail is mailto:supermax@supermax.net
Widdle Wabbits (A Thory to Warm Your Heart)
A precious little girl walks into a pet shop and asks in the sweetest little lisp, “Excuthe me mithter, do you have widdle wabbits?”
As the shopkeepers heart melts, he gets down on his knees, so he’s on her level, and asks “Do you want a widdle white wabbit or a thoft and fuwwy bwack wabbit, or maybe one like that cute widdle bwown wabbit over there?”
She in turn blushes, rocks on her heels, puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and whispers, “I don’t think my pet pyfon weally givth a thit.”
–from Skooter
Bridge City Bike Rally To Rock London Bridge in Lake Havasu City
London Bridge won?t be falling ? but it will definitely be rockin? with live music, entertainment, motorcycle stunt shows and the hottest bikes the West has to offer during Bridge City Bike Rally, Oct. 15-17, in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
This brand new, first-time motorcycle event is produced by Roadshows, Inc., producer of some of the largest motorcycle events in the nation, specifically for motorcycle enthusiasts and it includes every element riders enjoy.
There?ll be special bike parking, live entertainment, a poker run and bike games, ride-in show, stunt shows, a masquerade parade that rides across London Bridge?and plenty of vendors selling all things motorcycle.
Open-mouthed crowds are what you?ll find every time the LivFast stunt show performs. O?Brien and his LivFast team members jump from ramp to ramp and perform motorcycle tricks as they fly 70 feet through the air ? 25 feet off the ground.
?They?re after big air and they?re amazing,? Roadshows President Randy Burke explains.
O?Brien was a nationally ranked freestyle rider his first year of competition. He competed in the NBC Gravity Games and is featured in cutting edge videos.
Now he regularly thrills crowds. ?Most people think we?re insane,? O?Brien admits.
Catch the stunt shows during Bridge City Bike Rally, Friday afternoon, Oct. 15 at 2:45 and 3:45 and Saturday afternoon at 2:45, 4:45 and 6:45.
Registration for the event is $37.50 which includes a T-shirt and a ride pin, special meals, parties, and parking and allow you to participate in the poker run and bike games. Download a registration from at
The Genders of Inanimate Objects
You may not know that many non-living things have a gender; For example…
1) Ziploc Bags — They are Male, because they hold everything in, but you can see right through them.
2) Copiers — They are Female, because once turned off, it takes a while to warm them up again. It’s an effective reproductive device if the right buttons are pushed, but can wreak havoc if the wrong buttons are pushed.
3) Tire — Male, because it goes bald and it’s often over-inflated.
4) Hot Air Balloon — Male, because, to get it to go anywhere, you have to light a fire under it, and of course, there’s the hot air part.
5) Sponges — Female, because they’re soft, squeezable and retain water.
6) Web Page — Female, because it’s always getting hit on.
7) Subway — Male, because it uses the same old lines to pick people up. 8) Hourglass — Female, because over time, the weight shifts to the bottom.
9) Hammer — Male, because it hasn’t changed much over the last 5,000 years, but it’s handy to have around.
10) Remote Control — Female…… Ha! You thought it’d be male. But consider this — it gives a man pleasure, he’d be lost without it, and while he doesn’t always know the right buttons to push, he keeps trying.
–from Bob T.
TEA Party ’04
The TEA Party list has been up and running for a while………it is used to discuss what’s planned for our annual TEA Party here is the link to join in http://solriders.com/mailman/listinfo/tea_solriders.com It will be near Hazen PA this year and TEA 05’s location is now up in the air. For anyone who may want to host a future TEA Party send your invitation my way. For those new to this list the TEA Party is open to all list members and IS NOT a drunk fest but some very intense discussion on the issues facing the rights Movement today.
The first annual Southern Cross Conference of SMRO’s will be held October 29, 2005 in Charleston, South Carolina.
The southern states hold 131 seats in the US House of Representatives and 22 seats in the US Senate. Southern states control 30% of the house and 22% of the senate. Southern states have a tendency to retain the representatives and senators much longer than other states; many of our representatives and senators hold senior positions and sit on most important committees and subcommittees. The chairmen of many important committees are southern.
Our southern states are not receiving a fair share of federal highway funds taken at our gas pumps. Southern roads are poorly maintained due to the unfair funding formulas used by the federal government.
Federal mandates are creating more work for our SMRO’s fighting seat belt and helmet mandates.
A need is seen for southern states and SMRO’s to form a legislative coalition and effect change in Washington. We can be much more effective by working and visiting Washington together.
The regional meeting of the SMRO’s for and of the Southern SMRO’s. If you or your SMRO would like to get more involved reply to this message OFF LIST for more information and how to join the list server to discuss and plan this event.
FastFred Ruddock www.fastfreds.com
ABATE of SC State Coord www.abatesc.com
Sons of Liberty Riders Region II Director www.solriders.com
Motorcycle Riders Foundation State Rep www.mrf.org
FastFred’s Motorcycle Rights E-zine www.fastfreds.com
Sonny Keeton Bikes
Here are some shots from my friend, Sonny Keeton, the custom bike builder from Beaumont, Texas.
–Rogue
LET’S RIDE, BARBEQUE OR CHASE AFTER WOMEN–Why not. It’s Sunday, the sun is out, the Post is finished and I’m still an old horn dog.
Here’s a couple more shots from the blessing. But it’s the girls I love the most.
Next week we’ll post a terrific feature on Paul Cox’s chopper. The bike is packed with unbelievable detail, style the the leather work he’s know for. We’re about to launch a Jim’s tech on installing a 6-speed overdrive in any 5-speed transmission case. Mo’ fiction is on it’s way, the Choppers Only event and Mike’s Sturgis ride. Hang on. In the meantime, let’s shut these bastards down and hit the road.
Wait, I’m starting my ultimate chopper series next week as we start to work on our new project with JIMS, Paughco and S&S.
–Ride Forever,
–Bandit
