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BIKERNET HEADQUARTER BREAK-IN–I HEARD HIM TRYING TO BREAK IN.I RAN TO THE CABINET GRABBED MY AUTOMATIC,SLAMMED THE CLIP IN AND CHAMBERED A ROUND.I WAS SCARED AS I SNUCK DOWN THE HALLTO THE BACK DOOR.I ALSO GRABBED A FLASH LIGHT.
I OPENED THE DOOR AS QUIETLY AND AS SLOWLYAS I COULD.I TIP TOED TO THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE WHERE IHEARD HIM STILL WORKING ON THE SCREEN.I TURNED THE CORNER AND PUT THE FLASHLIGHTAND GUN IN HIS FACE.
I YELLED, “HANDS UP!” AS HE TURNED TO FACE ME.
Yep.It Was A Cat Burglar.
–from Bob T.
PUSH-BUTTON KICKSTAND AND DIGITAL-DISPLAY MIRRORS–RIDLEY MOTORCYCLE COMPANY received an enthusiastic response during Daytona Bike Week to its button-operated kickstand. Lifting the side stand by means of hand controls means both feet can remain planted on the ground. It also eliminates the possibility of contact being made between the rider’s foot and the primary cover, which can cause scratching.
Digital-display mirrors are a further hi-tech product from Ridley. When the motorcycle is switched off, the mirrors appear as standard. When the bike is switched on, however, they light up, showing a wealth of digitized information. The mirrors display data for: speedometer, odometer, tachometer, trip meter, high/low beam, oil pressure, neutral and turn-signal indicators.
RIDLEY MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Tel: 405 525 5400
Fax: 405 525 5438
E-mail: ridley.jay@ridleymotorcycle.com
http://www.ridleymotorcycle.comp>
ACCIDENT SCENE MANAGEMENT–Great news about an event to help Accident Scene Management classes. Please print the attached flier and distribute to bike shops, businesses and biker bars. A film crew from California is coming with Milwaukee Iron to shoot an episode during this show, and will air sometime in January. The bike show is free to the public, and will be a fun event which will benefit the biker community by supporting Accident Scene Management.
Please attend and show your support. The Slinger Speedway is north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, about 30 miles from downtown. Take Hwy 41 north to the Slinger exit at Hwy 144. Follow the signs to the speedway, just a mile or so from the exit.
Saturday, September 4, 2004
Slinger Speedway
Slinger, WI
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Admission!
Sponsored by:
West Bend Mutual
George Prescott
9:00 – 10:00 AM: Bike Registration, Radical Bikes and Choppers ONLY
10:00 1:00 PM: Bike Show – Judged by Celebrity Judges & Show participants
New York Mike, owner of San Diego Harley Davidson,Senator Dave Zien, Motorcycle Hall of Fame award winnerTony “Pan” Sanfelipo, Founder of ABATE of Wisconsin & Motorcycle Hall of Fame award winner
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Chopper Parade & Awards
2:00 – 4:00 PM: Milwaukee Iron Celebrity Ride (Starts and ends at Slinger Speedway)Lead by Senator Mary Panzer and the Women In Motion Road Guards
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Raffle Prizes & Autograph SigningMeet Randy Simpson, owner of Milwaukee Iron and the stars of Southern Steel from Virginia. They will be showing their bikes and filming for an episode of “Southern Steel” a series that will be aired on the Discovery Channel.
All Proceeds to benefit Accident Scene Management, Inc.
THE BIKERNET CARIBBEAN BLACK HILLS BRIEF REPORT–Well the trip is almost over, we are dropping the trailer at Jax Port after a long as drive back from the Black Hills, the full story will soon follow. We visited Hank Young’s shop on the way back, so there will be some photos and stories about that too, and be sure I’m going to mess around with the newbies and rubs, so get those hate e-mails ready, it won’t be long.
As always the drive back is a total pain in the ass, but we get to see many of our friends’ places, a kind of ritual that we are only able to do once a year. My Bobber is on it’s way to Vegas and then Cali, so I guess the frequent flyer miles are going to keep racking up.
I noticed a lot of people up in Sturgis this year, but then again this is edging on the story so I will save it. We, as always, had a good time at the house, with all kinds of friends and what became new friends visiting. It was a bit too cold for this tropical soul, but we still managed some riding.
My bobber was shot for Easyriders by none other than Michael Lichter, which I want to thank for putting the bob’s back gig together, as you might see soon, MOST of the bikes were very cool.Anyway, I have to get the trailer and truck ready for their sea voyage back to Puerto Rico, so I will leave you guys with this short news and the promise of the full saga in Sturgis this year
–Jose
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY–“Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “…holy shit…what a ride!”
–from Bob T.
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME–I had the privilege of attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame Induction Breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish South Dakota on August 11th to accept the award for Donald “Pappy” Pittsley who was inducted into their Freedom Fighters Hall Of Fame.
For those of you that do not know him he was one of the founders of Connecticut Motorcycle Rights back in the ’70s. He had his friend Representative Rufus Rose submit the Mandatory Helmet Law Repeal bill to the Connecticut legislature. He also was instrumental in having Senator Stu McKinney bring the CMAs complaint of blackmail by the NHTSA to the House Transportation Committee in Washington.
One thing that was not mentioned was that “Pappy” was a member of the HUNS MC in Bridgeport Connecticut. As President of the HUNS I supported Pappy’s efforts by supplying funds and also organizing Helmet Law Protests through out Connecticut.
Fighting the Mandatory Helmet Law was a long, grueling process that included numerous arrests and court battles. Pappy never got to see the law repealed as he died of a heart attack while arguing the merits of the repeal.
I resigned as President of the HUNS and took over CMA and the law was repealed shortly after that. Pappy gave his life so that the motorcycle riders of Connecticut and other states could have a freedom of choice on wearing motorcycle helmets.
There still is no mandatory helmet law in Connecticut for riders over 21 years of age. The freedom fighters of Connecticut continue to fight and refuse to let the bureaucrats re-instate the law. There is also a “Pappy Run” every year in the New London area of the State and 2005 marks the 30th year anniversary of the event.
Other inductees this year were Michael “Balls” Farabaugh of Indiana, Mark Buckner of Colorado and Ian Mutch of United Kingdom. The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is located at Main Street and Junction Avenue, Sturgis South Dakota and I strongly recommend you stop in and see them next time you are in the area.
–ROGUE
THE FEMININE STEALTH REPORT–During my last report that appeared in the Sunday Post, I attempted to describe my feelings as I waited for Mike to come through surgery. I also attempted to explain how important the Stealthman is to me, and how he taught me about motorcycles, and what being a biker is all about.
This week he is still out of commission, recuperating from his back surgery, so once again the Stealth Report will be written by the me, the Meanest woman alive!
Stealthman is being a better patient than I thought he might be. He takes his drugs on time (yeah, he’s still on the good stuff!). He’s flat on his back 95% of the time and is getting bored, but he realizes that this is a small part of the big picture.
Speaking of the big picture, how many times do we all think of the big picture, to think past today? What does it take to get our attention –A life-threatening operation or accident? How about phone call in the middle of the night? Or can it be something subtle? How about the next time you hear the song you call “our song” call them and remind them about the first time you heard the song together. Why not greet your loved one with a smile the next time you see them? Try it, you might be amazed at the results!
A couple of years ago Stealthman and I took his dad to Waugh’s Harley-Davidson in Orange, Virginia for their annual bike show. That dealership knows how to produce a bike show! His dad was already in failing health at that time and was in a wheelchair. We covered the grounds, checking out the 200+ bikes in the show, then stopped for a bite to eat, checking out the live band.
Mike’s dad was a good, honest hardworking man who lived life hard and fast. Just like his son, he was a good-lookin? man. Too handsome for his own good, because he was irresistible to the ladies! Several years ago he was temporarily infatuated with another woman, and lost the true love of his life. He realized his mistake, but it was too late. His true love had moved on without him. The first time I ever met him he told me how he regretted losing her.
We stood by his wheelchair finishing up our lunch, and the band played “Desperado” by the Eagles. Mike and I moved silently to the music, sharing an intimate moment. Desperado became our song. Every time I hear that song I’m transported back to that very moment in time.
Mike’s dad has been gone for a while now. Mike and I have had our ups and downs, disappointments, trials and tribulations. We had planned a trip to Cancun in September as our honeymoon, but that has been delayed because of Mike’s surgery. Do I regret canceling our trip? As I realized the trip wasn’t going to happen, a tear trickled down my cheek. I was feeling pretty sorry for myself. I turned on the radio and “our song” was playing and it all came back to me. I suddenly realized I didn’t need a trip to Cancun or anywhere else, just the big picture? This is it!
When I go home tonight I?m going to remind Mike about that first time we heard “Desperado” together, and then I’m going to give him a big smile and him and tell him I love him. I bet I’ll be amazed at the results!
Thanks to all the Bikernet readers for all your good wishes for the Stealthman and his recovery. If all goes well he will back in his regular spot next week. Thanks for reading what I’ve had to say the past couple of weeks. It’s been a privilege!
Love and kisses,
–Meanest
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