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VALERIE THOMPSON REPORTS IN–We finally made it after a long anticipated year!! The Mac Tools US Nationals is NHRA’s biggest event…5 days of racing, fun, and for me…the dream begins.
Stay tuned to ESPN2 (August 28-September 1st). Check your local listings for NHRA POWERAde Drag Racing televised on ESPN2.
Thank you for your support!
Valerie Thompson
ValerieThompsonRacing.com
SHELL CELEBRATES HARLEY-DAVIDSON?S 105TH ANNIVERSARY–American icon Harley-Davidson plans to end the summer motorcycle season with a blowout event and Shell is gearing up for the celebration. As the exclusive fuel sponsor of the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration, Shell will mark the occasion with an exciting lineup of events taking place in Milwaukee throughout the four-day event — August 28-31.
Friday, Aug 29
?All-Women?s Bike Build7:30am-2:00pm, House of Harley DealershipThe Chopper Chick Crew, led by Athena Ransom, will transform an array of hundreds of bike parts into a fully functioning motorcycle within a matter of hours. The build will take place at the House of Harley, Milwaukee?s largest Harley? dealership (62nd & Layton Ave) and be donated to the RAACE Foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting child sexual abuse by raising public awareness of the epidemic. Arrive early for a $5.00 pancake breakfast!
?Garage-Girls Seminars11:30am and 1:30pm, House of Harley DealershipThroughout the bike build, the ?Garage-Girls? motorcycle experts will conduct free seminars to educate audience members about the importance of proper motorcycle care and maintenance.
Saturday, Aug 30
?105th Parade9:00am-10:30pm, Miller Park to SummerfestJoin Shell VIPs and hundreds of riders from across the country as they thunder down the road from Miller Park to the site of the rockin? concert scene, Summerfest.
?Winner of MDA Raffle Announced7:00pm, Veteran?s ParkThe winner of a raffle hosted by Shell stations across the state of Wisconsin benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be announced immediately before the Bruce Springsteen concert. Grand prize is a 105th Anniversary Classic motorcycle and second prize is $1,000 in Shell gasoline.
Battistinis I-Beam shifter rod–Style continues to come full circle, from the talented designers at Battistinis Custom Cycles. Holding true to their distinctive look, their new I-Beam shifter rod adds a distinctive and bold look to your Softail or FLT model. Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum for strength and drilled for lightness and style, Battistinis I-Beam shifter rod is available in chrome or the now trademark black anodize/machined finish.
The I-Beam shifter rod matches perfectly with all products in the Battistinis line. Stay ahead of the pack and get your Battstinis on today?For more information please contact Rikki BattistiniBattistinis Custom Cycles LLCSan Ramon CA 94582925.270.4211Rikki@battistinisUSA.comWWW.battistinisUSA.com
PRAYERS FOR A BROTHER’S SON– I hope all is well in your world, for in mine it has never been worse. My oldest son has been paralyzed in a footballinjury this last weekend. He in the process of being Air lifted to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for treatment.He is still in a life threatening condition and will need care to a long time.
I am asking all that I know to keep him in their thoughts and PLEASE PRAY for his recovery.
God Bless all of us,
–Kevin Brooks
Thunder Mountain Motor Sports
Kevin Brooks
LOW CAT ECONOMIC PIPES FROM D&D–D&D Performance Enterprises has ratcheted up the performance and economy on the Harley-Davidson motorcycle line. The new 2 into1 stepped Low Cat pipe has been added to the Fat Cat and Boarzilla exhaust line.
The Low Cats are made for bikes that have been slammed and come with stock to mildly altered engines. Fat Cat pipes are made for non-slammed motorcycles and Boarzilla pipes are made for engines that have had the heads altered and make big horsepower.
Let me ask you a question? How often do you stay at wide open throttle? If you are like most of us it is just for a few seconds. That?s why we make our pipes perform in the area where you run your Harley 90% of the time? in the low to midrange.
And that?s why people love the performance. They can feel it and use it all the time.
We also have different muffler options for the sound that you want. And if you are not heavy on the throttle you?ll even see and increase in economy on a stock Hog. Checkout the latest pipes at www.danddexhaust.com.
GOLDEN COLORADO SUPPORTS TERRORISTS OVER VETERANS–We first heard of this over the weekend at the Salute to American Veterans Rally. We would normally not send you a political oriented message, but this is just too much to ignore. You have our apologies in advance if this offends you, or if you do not live here in Colorado.While the City of Golden calls Al Jazeera a “legitimate News Agency”, the record – in our opinion – is clear.
While we respect the rights of the City of Golden, and the Buffalo Rose Saloon to “Host” the Enemy, we do NOT respect the decision. In turn, we are confident that Golden and the Buffalo Rose will respect our decision to NEVER SPEND ANOTHER DOLLAR WITH EITHER THE CITY OF GOLDEN COLORADO OR THE BUFFALO ROSE SALOON!
If you agree, please forward the message. As well, contact this “Biker Friendly” bar at thebuffalorose@hotmail.com – 303-278-6800
Perhaps the Buffalo Rose is looking to make a big change in their clientele. With so many bikers being Veterans and Patriots, we think so. We are sure they will enjoy some major publicity for a very short time, and will then most likely pay the dues for months and years to come.Attached is a note from a United States Marine, as well as a letter of “explanation” from the City of Golden.
You decide what is right, and then exercise you rights as a free American. Our Veterans gave those rights to us. USE THEM!
With Respect-
–Jim Wear
President
Pro-Promotions Inc.
(719) 487-8005
What “news agency” freely gives open air time to TERRORISTS ? Al Jazeera. Yes, the same who continued to show beheadings, torture, slaying, terror – all free air time to promote the terrorists agenda…. A News agency that is clearly NOT A RESPONSIBLE NEWS ORGANIZATION.
The city of Boulder rejected this “news agency”, of all cities….. BUT guess WHO said yes ? ? ? The City of GOLDEN! Can you believe this?
Buffalo Rose is hosting them. What the h@## are they thinking. Guess they don’t want $$$$ business from Veterans and Americans.
Let the City of Golden know your opinions –
**911 Tenth Street
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303-384-8014
FROM THE CITY OF GOLDEN:
*A Letter to Citizens on Al Jazeera*
*Friday, August 15, 2008*
Because of the extensive and prominent coverage in the /Denver Post/ and /Rocky Mountain News/ the last couple of days, you may have heard that the Al Jazeera English television network is coming to Golden during the Democratic National Convention — specifically on Aug. 27 and 28.
There are some concerns being voiced and lots of misinformation floating around, so we wanted to take this opportunity to explain to our citizens what we know and what the City’s position on their visit is.
First and foremost, it is important for you to know that Al Jazeera is not a terrorist group or affiliated with any terrorist groups. They are the first 24-hour English language news channel broadcasting throughout the world (reaching 120 million households in 80 countries). Their offices are based in Doha (in the country of Qatar), Kuala Lumpur, London and Washington, D.C. They are a legitimate news organization, whether one agrees with their particular angles or not.
Golden did not actively seek out Al Jazeera to come here. They approached us when they were initially scouting locations and once they had decided to come here, we met with them regarding security concerns and to answer any questions they had about Golden — just like we would have for Fox News or CNN or any other news organization.
So here is what they have planned: Their network will be primarily broadcasting from Denver at the Convention Center and from Angie’s Bar on Federal (adjacent to Invesco Field) talking to politicos, activists and experts throughout the week. They are coming with a crew of about 15 people to do some very brief interviews (probably about 5 minutes each of 3 times) with “regular” American people from small-town Golden.
They will set up on the back patio of the Buffalo Rose on Wednesday, Aug. 27. They are carefully selecting guests for that day to speak on the economy and the war. The Rose’s regular clientelle may appear in the background, but should not be randomly interviewed during the live broadcasts. The Al Jazeera producers chose the Buffalo Rose and made their own arrangements with the owners.
They also asked the City to help them find a person who might be willing to host a typical American backyard BBQ on Thursday, Aug. 28, and again interview a few pre-selected people on the healthcare system, the environment and get reaction to Obama’s speech that night. City Manager
MIke Bestor offered to host it at his house as a private citizen and Al Jazzeera is paying for all the expenses. The City’s supports the limited involvement our City Manager and Communications Manager have had, in part, so that the City has more opportunity to influence the way GOlden is portrayed to the worlwide audience. Once Al Jazerera chose to come here, it made sense for us to ensure that the rest of the world has a view of Golden that represents the true political diversity we have here (and in this country) and to really show our great Democracy in action.
Since that time, we have heard and understand the concerns of some citizens about our association with things Al Jazeera has chosen to air. The City Council, City Manager and Communicatiosn Manager see this as a fundamental question of the First Amendment. Like any news organization, Al Jazeera English has the right to come to Golden. It is our view that the First Amendment unequivocally protects their right to report news without government interference. And our City Manager and elected officials feel strongly that it is our obligation to protect that right, even if we don’t share all of their views or reporting tactics. Having said that, we would like to also share Al Jazeera’s *Code of Ethics.*
We are sending you this information so that you can be informed about Al Jazeera’s visit. If you have more questions or concerns you’d like to talk about, please contact *Communications Manager Sabrina D’Agosta*
BANDIT’S BEDROLL FITS FXRS–Here?s a product that Bandit designed for his FXR that was sleek and rowdy with highbars, a springer front end and shotgun pipes. Billy Lane found it to his liking on his run to Sturgis. We have two proven bags that are strong as steel and hold everything that you need.
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George Emmons Najar, Media Engineer for Biker Pros, designed and built a video shooting chair– It allows Biker Pros to shoot action video of our client?s motorcycles at ? view, straight ahead and at speed. It improves the quality and excitement of the video by allowing the shooter & viewer to get closer to the action.
The custom built shooter chair features a Simpson 5-point harness, which is secured at the trailer hitch. The light weight Sprint Car seat is attached to the frame built from aircraft aluminum.
The chair has been tested at a top speed of 55 mph and cornering of 30 mph. Biker Pros, 
NORTH CAROLINA HELP FIGHT– Hot Helmet Law Fight News from the Carolina?s.Hopefully others will be interested in following her lead.She is a member of BOLT (Bikers Of Lesser Tolerance)Since the other North Carolina state motorcycle groups have not taken the time to do this she has on her own.We will most likely be starting a fund shortly to help her pay some of the expenses.
I will keep you informed.
–Rogue
My helmet case was tried today in Wake County District Court. For my first pro se helmet trial, I tried to present as much as I could, but only ended up presenting about 15% of my entire case. The judge found me guilty of operating a motorcycle without a helmet, and I immediately appealed.
The next trial will be in Superior Court on November 10th.
Please heed my advice. Learn your rights. Also, if you haven’t already got one, get a recorder, and learn to use it. Mine broke the week before the traffic stop. The only way they can win is if you are not recording the roadside stops. I lost, not because of a non-compliant helmet, but because the trooper lied and said I did not have the straps secured under my chin. The burden of proof was then mine to refute his testimony, with more convincing testimony of my own. I did have the straps secured under my chin, but proving it is his word against mine, and he is an officer of the court. I refused to be sworn in and testify. The judge didn’t like that, and was irked that I did not bring the helmet I wore with me. That was also my choice.
If the best they can do is lie about someone not having a helmet strapped on properly in order to win a helmet case, I expect they will have problems enforcing this law against free people. FMVSS 218 has not “put teeth in the mandatory helmet law” whatsoever, contrary to the Governors Highway Safety Program strategic document.
The trooper spent 10 hours commuting and 7 hours in court. This does not include the time IA spent investigating my complaint about the trooper.The judge had to reschedule all his afternoon trials. The trial lasted until 6pm. The judge is irked that he had to reschedule important criminal trials because of an infraction.The trooper doesn’t seem to be bothered about driving to Raleigh, but the taxpayers should be real upset, and have every right to be.
The average trial in NC district court costs $872. I presented 2 documented pre-trial motions to ensure the exact costs of fines and court costs in the event I lost. As we had determined, $25 fine and $75 court cost.The judge said he learned something new as a result of reviewing GS 20-140.4(a) and GS 20-135.2a(e) and (f). There are signs in the court house that court costs are $120, so I expect people have been writing checks for $145 rather than $100.
I also presented a motion for injunctive relief, in order to get a court order, for all LEO within the courts jurisdiction, for this to be a secondary rather than primary offense. The rationale is based on a complaint against NCSHP that Trooper Jackson nearly ran me down in an effort to get a closer look at my helmet. He claims he was two car lengths behind me, and writing down my plate number while operating his vehicle, because he always writes down plate numbers of motorcycles immediately, just in case they run. (How comfy does that make you feel!? You see a 2.5 ton vehicle bearing down on your rear tire fast…no wonder he gets them to run). The effect of a secondary offense might remove some of the overzealousness of stopping a motorcyclists for an alleged helmet infraction only. The judge claims he could not consider it because this was an infraction trial to simply establish guilt or innocence, and recommends that be worked through the legislature.
–jan
THE RFR TEXAS JOURNAL–I need another shirt XL (old style) BIKERNET SHIRT. I still have a brand new never worn one I got prior to the change, however the one I have been wearing for, let’s say 7 years now and is still holding up but not sure how many days it has left? I know you have some of this stuff somewhere!
I have shot 5 bikes in the last couple weeks, 2 were Lucky Devil Metal Works in Houston, and 3 from another shop, today. Plus I shot a cutie (twice now) I’ve been trying for almost 2 years to get in front of my camera! I have to ask her if it is cool to share an image or two? I know she is ok with me putting them on my website, (if I could ever get one put together) so I think it should be ok.
And finally a photo from the sign around the corner (middle line is funny) and a tomato my cousin grew.
FAMOUS MOTORBOOKS EDITOR REVIEWS BIKERNET BONNEVILLE BOOK RECENTLY PUBLISHED–I got your book earlier this week and I have almost finished reading it. Thank you. You did a great job with that. It?s entertaining as well as informative. It looks like a lot of fun.
I thought the way you brought all the characters involved in the process to life made this book a real standout in the ?how-to? genre, and really can?t say enough good things about it. My wife even read part of it?I believe it was the first book she?s ever read with ?How To? in the title.
–Darwin Holmstrom
Senior Acquisitions Editor, Motorbooks
MBI Publishing
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