Troll bikes are coming to Bikernet. Watch for one tomorrow, and this one in the near future.
Hey,
Life has calmed after Sturgis, except at the Bikernet Headquarters. Bonneville is two weeks away and we don’t know which way to turn, but I’ll handle to that.
I get the vibe that Sturgis was cool, numbers were down between 12 and 20 percent, but that meant more turkey drumsticks for my pals, colder beer and more babes for me. Shit, I didn’t go. Everyone had a blast, the sun shone most of the time and riding was stellar. There’s nothing like Sturgis. It’s truly biker heaven containing the spirit of the west and a sense of freedom the whole world should experience.
Speaking for freedom and the American Spirit, Bonneville looms ahead. I need to make my custom set of D&D pipes tonight, or die trying. The buzz is high for the Bub’s Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials. Dave Rash called me today with the exhaust formula. He’s a speed and performance nut. D&D dyno tune every exhaust system they make. “Don’t run 1 3/4-inch exhaust at all,” Dave said. “Start with 1 7/8-inch pipe for 14 inches and step up to 2-inch until each pipe is exactly 35 inches long.” Then I’m supposed to slip on and weld a collector and a megaphone with nothing in it. This system has been tested to give me maximum hp at 6,500 to 6,800 rpms. “We’ve discovered that the two into one systems generate 20 more horses than single exhausts.”
We’re scrambling, so I’ll shift to the news here and touch on the other 400 projects at the end:
THE TEXAS MAN BEHIND THE WOMEN–But this was my past weekend, a different sexy lady for each day.Here is one of the cuties from the Dare Ware Hotter Than Hell Party I was aton Sat. She seems to be Kent & Holly’s favorite.
Unfortunately the two ladies with the fan (headliners) got bumped so no picsyet, but I know them, so keep looking
Y’all ran into the devil?
–RFR
BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO,ALUMINUM DRIVE PULLEYS–These high-tech, lightweight aluminum belt pulleys are three pounds lighterthan OEM pulleys. Less weight means less rotating mass, hence morehorsepower to the rear wheel.
Manufactured from 7075 aircraft quality aluminum having 85,000 lb.tensile strength, each pulley is hard anodized for durability. In addition,the wide spline area provides the needed supportive contact area forbig power motors.
* These pulleys will fit 1993-up Big Twins with 5-speed transmissions. To retro-fit them to early(1985-93) 5-speeds, a late model race/spacer(# 3217-0008) must be used as well as a new seal(#12067A). We also recommend installation of a quad seal on the high gear.
PP-1029T 29-Tooth
PP-1030T 30-Tooth
PP-1032T 32-Tooth
2223-0002 33-Tooth
For these & other fine products contact:
Rivera Primo
12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com
BULLDOG BASH, OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON M40 MOTORWAY INCIDENT–Bulldog Bash organizer, 56-year-old Hells Angel “Bilbo”, told reporters: “I knew the Man and you couldn’t have wished to meet a more genuine or better person.
“We are used to deaths as bikers, because people die in accidents. But we don’t expect someone to get shot. This is murder plain and simple and we have no idea why this happened. We’re just devastated!”
“It’s dangerous to guess why (this happened). This year’s event was massive and it went off virtually trouble-free. We had an amazing weekend and then this happened! It has totally shaken everybody. It’s a massive loss to the biker community as a whole.
“The Bulldog Bash as an event has one of the best safety records and is fully supported and endorsed by the local council. Over 500,000 people, including families, have taken part on a regular basis since the event began 21 years ago, and it’s considered an annual pilgrimage of fun and entertainment for many of them. We do not want this unfortunate incident in anyway to overshadow what was one of our best events ever”.
Due to the sensitive nature of this incident; The Bulldog Bash committee has been requested by Police to make no further statement on this matter, as it may hamper Police enquiries.
PROJECT SEAT REPORT FROM BADASS SEATS–As you can see, your seat pan has been painted, beaded and foamed. Thetooling is done, as you requested, but not stained yet. It’s not toolate to add lettering or a banner to it. I’m getting ready to start thefinal assembly, so if you want to add anything speak now.
Also here are a couple of pics of the latest seats.
–Shirley Z.
702-325-3532
5-BALL RACING TO FILM BUBS BONNEVILLE AND WORLD’S FASTEST PANHEAD, WE HOPE–Team 5 Ball Racing is sending a shout out to David Florence. The race team just received a Platinum Level sponsorship from our super race fan and Bikernet reader, DAVE FLORENCE. We’re banging knuckles and spinning wrenches to get the race bike ready for Bonneville and funds are being emptied like water in a spaghetti strainer. If you are thinking of becoming a personal or corporate sponsor, now is the time. Funds will go towards pain, powder coating and engine tuning. Click here for details.
CONFEDERATE MOTORCYCLES ARE STILL ALIVE–Thank you so much for your email. I will certainly be in touch with you a lot over the coming months. Our Wraith has just began production, and we are so excited about that! Plus, the Wraith and Hellcat won 1st and 2nd place respectively in the World Championship of Bike Building / Production category. I’ll send a release out ASAP on that win.
Kelly Marshall, public relations
Confederate Motor Company
2222 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
p: 205.324.9888 c: 205.540.7385
f: 205.324.8047 t: 877.324.9888
JIMS COMPLETE MODULAR ENGINE & TRANSMISSION STAND KIT–This kit provides a solid and versatile work center for a variety of enginetypes. With this kit an engine builder can freely position complete enginesand transmissions into the most optimum working position. The base standallows 360? of rotation while the modular cradles swivel and lock in 180?,90?, and 45? angles.
The base easily bolts to a work bench, and comes readyto use with all hardware included. Each piece is constructed from highquality steel.
No.1145 – Complete Engine & Transmission Stand Kit. Use on all TwinCam 88 A & B, Big Twin, and Sportster engine cases, and 5-Speed Transmissions.
This kit includes:
No.1138 – Base Stand
No.1139 – ?Taller? Single Cam Big Twin Cradle
No.1140 – Twin Cam 88 ?A? Cradle
No.1141 – Sportster and Buell Cradle
No.1142 – Twin Cam 88 ?B? Cradle
No.1144 – 5 & 6 Speed Transmission Cradle
www.jimsusa.com
FORWARD CONTROLS FROM BATTISTINIS–Style comes full circle. New from Battistinis Custom Cycles, forward controls for Softail, Dyna, FXR and custom models. Machined from 6061 aluminum billet and offered in black anodize/machined finish or beautiful chrome plating, all forward control sets are available in standard length, +2″ and +3″ extended and are equipped with Battistinis footpegs and shifter/brake lever pegs.
But there’s more than just looks going on here, the unique design incorporates the pivot shaft with the footpeg mount for a higher foot position, better ground clearance, and yes, cleaner looks. Master cylinder bore is _”, rebuild kits are readily available. Battistinis forward controls are Made in the USA and are DOT compliant. Stay ahead of the pack and get your Battstinis on today?
For more information please contact
Rikki Battistini
Battistinis Custom Cycles LLC
San Ramon CA 94582
925.270.4211
Rikki@battistinisUSA.com
WWW.battistinisUSA.com
STURGIS FUNDRAISERS FOR THE KIDS– Hamster Larry Page donates an additional $100,000.00 to the kids. Total raised this year with ALL proceeds going directly to the kids is in excess of $200,000.00. Congratulations Hamsters USA.
We are all proud of how bikers stepped up for good efforts this year in Sturgis. Kids and Chrome banquet benefited the Children’s’ Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. The Hamsters supported the Children’s Hospital in Rapid City and the Billy Lane’s Builders’ Breakfast supported Make A Wish Foundation. Congratulations to all bikers who made an effort.
THE GIRLS OF BIKERNET LOVED TOUCHING BRASS BALLS IN STURGIS–The Girls of Bikernet just loved working for the team at Brass Balls Bobbers in Sturgis. They looked good and worked up a sweat posing for the boys on some of the sickest Bobbers West of the Mississippi. Click here to see all the action photography snapped for your enjoyment by Horsepower Marketing’s George Emmons Najar.
BLOWN AWAY BY SHOTGUN SHOCKS (AIR SHOCKS) EXCLUSIVELY FROM MC ADVANTAGES–Following five years of development, Shotgun Shock Air Suspension forSoftail has blasted its way onto the scene with its roll-out in the MCAdvantages 2007 Mid-Year Catalog Supplement.
“Based purely on aesthetics and durability, we were blown away by the factthat the 1/8” thick case could have such a smooth, compact size and stillprovide completely independent ride height and ride firmness capabilities,”said MC Advantages General Manager, Kent Reed.
Shotgun Shocks also boast numerous other improvements over the competitions’dual-cylinder units. For starters, the sealed unit allows it to becompletely leak-free with the containment of all hoses except for one inletconnection. This means that the casing also eliminates air hose flex, so theunit can ascend and descend its 4″ of travel almost instantaneously withoutworry of dropping due to failed lines or fittings.
Pricing for the Shotgun Shock is set at $1,550 MSRP. These units areavailable with polished or black anodized T6061 aluminum cases.
Call MC Advantages at 1.800.726.9620 or go online to the MC AdvantagesDealer-Driven Web Shop at MCAdvantages.com to request your catalogsupplement today.
WIRING SOLUTIONS FROM PRO ONE– Wiring is always a hassle and keeping it clean and accessible is even more of a challenge. Today’s bike builders can look to Pro-One for a total wiring solution with any of their custom harness kits. Available in Millennium Chrome Billet and Chrome Steel Rectangular styles, these packaged kits were designed for use with one-piece tanks and are available for use with or without stock handlebar switches.
Depending on your needs, a variety of styles incorporate features including key switch, neutral light, high-low beam switch and start button. Prices start at just $399.95. Call 800-884-4173 or visit
DOUGZ CUSTOM PAINT & FABRICATION PAINTS BIKE FOR JAY LENO– DOUGZ Custom Paint & Fabrication located in La Crosse Wisconsin was recently asked to take part in a custom motorcycle project involving S&S Cycle Inc., Mobil/Exxon Oil Company and television talk show host Jay Leno.
Doug Wozney – proprietor of DOUGZ said “In February I received a call from S&S President Brett Smith, asking if I’d be interested in doing a custom paint job for a prominent television personality”. Brett said “This will be, in my opinion the most note worthy individual you will have painted for to date”. “I was intrigued by that statement from Brett and couldn’t turn down the offer”.
DOUGZ has been in the business of custom painting motorcycles, street rods and exotic automobiles since 1988 and has had 4 custom built motorcycles featured in American Iron Magazine and Ironworks Magazine in the past 5 years with yet another to be featured in the December 2007 issue of V-Twin Magazine.
To learn more about DOUGZ Custom Paint & Fabrication LLC log on to their website at www.dougz.com.
RACING ART FLIES INTO BIKERNET HEADQUARTERS FROM 69 PALMS, CALIFORNIA–It was done a a young girl at Palm Springs Harley, Ashley.We were hoping Rivera would help us with our Bonneville bike. We need two sets of EVO Pushrods #1167-0001, Three sets of.030″ Head gaskets #C-9721 and One set of Support Rockers #1070-0001. Any help you can provide us will be much appreciated.
–BT
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