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Save The Planet: Wear Less–With everybody talking about eco-friendly these days and the big conference going on right now over in Copenhagen, Denmark, we here at BIKERNET want to do our share as well. While we are still not convinced that the electric motorcycle is going to save the planet any time soon because energy from the sun still has some way to go before solar panels are efficient enough to make a real impact, and other alternative energy sources are still in the early stages of development, we thought this might be something: Eco-friendly clothing.
Eco-chic, sexy lingerie like this babe is wearing helps sustain the planet, so they claim. Previously available at only the finest European boutiques and high-end stores, Eco-Boudoir is now found online in the US at coolplanetstore.com.
Traditional growing and production methods produce fabrics that are toxic to our planet. According to the folks at Cool Planet, conscientious designers seek out and encourage sustainable farmers, who incorporate organic methods. Reducing the use of toxic chemicals and pesticides is healthier and does minimal environmental harm. Sustainable materials such as bamboo are expertly woven into luxurious fabrics with the feel of fine cashmere, pampering the body with sexy eco-luxury.
This might not reduce the pace of global warming or prevent low-laying coastal areas from getting submerged, but it might just help keep the world a little less toxic – one babe at a time.
– – C.S. Berg
Bikernet Desert Correspondent
BIKERNET STAFF INTELLECTUALS COGITATE OVER CONTINUED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AFFORDED BIKERNET READERS, A PROCESS WE WISH TO ENHANCE–cogitate KOJ-uh-tayt, intransitive verb:
1. To think deeply or intently; to ponder; to meditate.
2. To think about; to ponder on; to meditate upon; to plan or plot.
As she waited in the prison anteroom to be admitted, Bitsey read background file clippings from NEWS Magazine’s morgue and cogitated on the idea of knowing one’s exact date of death beforehand.
— Dewey Gram, The Life of David Gale
Elliot seems to have been a serious type, given to New Year’s Eves reading Shakespeare and cogitating on the sermon preached at his grandfather’s funeral.
— James Reaney, “They partied like it’s 1899”, London Free Press, January 3, 1999
Doc Leach shifted his pipe from one corner of his mouth to the other and blinked a couple of times. That meant he was cogitating.
— Monty Roberts, The Man Who Listens To Horses
Cogitate comes from Latin cogitare, “to turn over in one’s mind, to reflect, to think, to consider,” from co- + agitare, “to put in constant motion, to drive about,” from agere, “to drive.” It is related to agitate.
10 POCKET ROAD VEST – EVERYTHING YOU NEED– With our 10 pocket Road Vest you have a place for everything and everything has a place.
The Torian Chopper Leather Road Vest is made with the same heavy duty features and supple naked cowhide as our premium leather jackets.
The front zipper keeps you snug and does not allow wind in like a snap vest often will. Get the details here.
Kentucky Motorcycle Association / K.B.A. 13th Annual Freedom Fighters Forum– January 16th, 2010,Come join us for our Annual legislative conference on issues facing motorcyclists and citizens in Kentucky and the U.S. Learn how to be an effective force for change within our government and how to make a difference. This conference is FREE and open to the public.
Where: Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Jamestown, KY
When: 9am to 5pm Central Time
How: To get more info call 800-68-CYCLEor www.kmakba.com
Why: To protect your Freedoms and Liberty
Who: Candidate for US Senate Rand Paul and other speakers to be announced.
For Reservations at the hotel mention the KMA/KBA for a special room rate of $55 per night
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
5465 State Park Road
Jamestown, KY 42629-7801
Telephone: 270-343-3111
Toll Free: 800-325-1709
LakeCumberland@ky.gov
Sponsored in part by the Law Offices of Ralph Buss www.ralphbuss.com
RPW Motorcycle Accessories Introduces New H2W Map Pockets–Indianapolis, IN, December 3, 2009- RPW Motorcycle Accessories introducesthe new H2W Magnetic and Quick Release Map Pockets. The new Map Pockets area simple, economical way to carry a map on your motorcycle tank when atraditional tank bag with map pocket is not needed.
Designed and manufactured in the USA, the new H2W Map Pockets utilize thesame rugged material used in the H2W Products, along with the innovativemono swivel buckles and magnets used in the Marsee Tank Bags. The MapPockets are made with no metal parts to scratch bikes and the bottoms arecovered in a non-slip, non-scratch rubber coating. Hook and loop map pocketopenings keep dirt out while allowing quick and easy access to the pocket.The map pocket cover is made from rugged, marine-grade plastic. Elasticpenholders on both sides make it easy to always have a pen or marker quicklyavailable.
The Magnetic Map Pocket has four magnets to keep the bag in place on thebike. All four magnets are contained in separate sturdy compartments. Forthose who want the magnetic version (but somehow don?t trust magnets), thereis a snap buckle on a strap that can also attach to the bike for extrasecurity. The Magnetic Map Pocket measures 9.5? x 15? with a 7.125? x 8?clear map pocket size.
The Quick Release Map Pocket mounting system is well known and fully testedon Marsee?s newest tank bag, the 12L Tear Drop Tank Bag. For easy andsecure mounting, there are two mono swivel buckles at the top with a strapconnecting the two and one mono swivel buckle at the bottom with a loop onone end.
The Quick Release Map Pocket measures 17.5? x 9? with a 10? x 8?clear map pocket size.
For further information, please contact:Amy Hall
RPW Motorcycle Accessories, Home of
Marsee Products and Helen Twowheels
Super Packing System
411 Dorman
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-639-0725
317-639-0722 Fax
ahall@racerpartswholesale.com
www.racerpartswholesale.com
www.helen2wheels.com
www.marseeproducts.com
DEPARTURE BIKES WORKS CHRISTMAS SWAPMEET THIS WEEKEND IN RICHMOND, VA–Call Lee at 804-231-0244 to reserve your booth for the Swap Meet on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Augusta Expo in Fishersville VA. This is a great chance to sell all those unneeded parts and put some Christmas cash in your pocket.
Booths are just $40 each–call today
–Departure Bike Works, Inc.
804-231-0244
www.departure.com
5216 Hull St Rd, Richmond 23224
(1.5 miles east of Chippenham Pkwy)
OPEN Mon-Fri 9 to 5 Sat 10-4
The 8th Annual – DALLAS CHOPPER SHOW & SWAP MEETSUNDAY – JANUARY 10th– Judged Competition For : Manufacturer Built Choppers (Big Dog, Iron Horse, Ect) ..Shop Built Choppers (constructed by motorcycle shop) Home Built Choppers (constructed by owner)….1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Trophys in Each Catagory – PLUS Peoples Choice Award – NO ENTRY FEE
PLUS – CARTER BLOOD CARE?S Bloodmobile will be out front to collect donationsat their MOST CRITICAL time of the year. FREE T-SHIRT & FREE SHOW ADMISSION for donorsDonor Reservations requested – contact – carterbloodcare.org OR 1-800-DONATE-4
LIVE BAND !!! Everybody?s FAVORITE – Pete Barbeck & 7th Son
LOCATION: Longhorn Ballroom, Corner of Riverview & Corinth – Take Riverview Blvd. Exit from I-30 or I-35 at Downtown Dallas & go South 5 blocks.(NOTE: Industrial Blvd?s NAME has been changed on all signs to Riverview Blvd.)
DATE: Sunday, January 10th
SHOW HOURS: 11am – 5:30pm
ADMISSION: $8 Adults, $5 5-14, Under 5 Free
INFORMATION – DOWNLOADABLE FLYERS – BIKE SHOW ENTRY FORMS & MUCH MORE
WWW.TEXASSCOOTER.COM
254-687-9066 Office
214-428-4500 Day of Show ONLY
SEMA and Motor Trend Auto Shows have announced a partnership on behalf of the Silicon Valley International Auto Show, January 7?10, 2010 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center–For the first time, SEMA-member companies can join the auto show excitement and showcase products direct to the public. Located in the South Hall and filled with custom vehicles, entertainment, automotive accessories, music and more, Motor Trend Auto Shows and SEMA are giving auto enthusiasts in the general public the chance to experience the excitement of SEMA, as part of the Silicon Valley International Auto Show.
For exhibitors, this is a great opportunity to put exciting new products and project vehicles in front of auto show attendees, many of whom come prepared to buy. Additionally, all SEMA-member companies who display at the auto show will receive a complimentary feature vehicle space at the 2010 SEMA Show.
To learn more about the Silicon Valley International Auto Show, visit www.SVAutoShow.com. To exhibit, contact Lisa Gelb with Motor Trend Auto Shows at 313/363-7899 or lisa.gelb@sorc.com.
HELL CAT CUSTOMS Rise From The Ashes Poker Run This Weekend–Friends of HellCat Customs in Mesa, Arizona, are hosting a poker run on December 12 to benefit Jason Sarratt and Kelly Rogers, owners of HellCat Customs, who lost their business and home in a fire a little over a month ago.
The 75 mile Poker Run begins and ends at Roadrunner Saloon in New River. Check in is 7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m., kickstands are up at 9:00 a.m. There are Ghost Riders available to proxy for riders unable to attend. Participation in the Poker Run is $10.00. There will also be 50/50 and raffle tickets for sale. All funds will be used to help the family rebuild their custom motorcycle business, HellCat Customs (www.hellcatcustoms.com).
?Over the past ten years, Jason and Kelly have grown HellCat Customs of Mesa into a well-respected custom bike building business known throughout the country. They lost everything in minutes. Jason has given so much to the community and never asked or expected anything in return, so we?d like to pay it forward. Our goal is to raise funds to help get them and their employees back in business as quickly as possible,? said Fred Horton, organizer of the Poker Run event.
Many local businesses have joined in to support the fundraiser. Sponsors include the Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon, Buddy Stubbs (Phoenix & Anthem), Wild Horse West, Joeta?s Leather, TEAM Arizona, Hardcore Watch Co., Paul Yaffe, EB Lane, Oregano?s Pizza Bistro, and others. The sponsors are donating facilities, discounted fare and merchandise.
For more information on the Poker Run and to register contact Smooth at (602) 290-5968 or email smooooth@gmail.com.
– – C.S. Berg
HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM KUSTOM FAB IN HAWAII– I would like to wish you & your Family a Mele Kalikimaka a hau?oli makahiki hou!-Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From Roger and the Kustomfab crew?.
–Darren
P.S.Thought I would send this short arrangement of photos demonstrating the many facets of Dennis Mathewson Body Painting the this model prior to a photo shoot. Our latest creation The Roadster provided another type WOW factor.
NOEL, NOEL, GODDAMNIT–Okay, so we survived another news column, maybe. For a country that’s hurting financially, there’s never a dull moment. This weekend rocks with the Mooneyes Christmas party in LA and the David Mann Chopperfest in Ventura, CA. Lee Clemens is up to his eyeballs putting a Swapmeet together in Richmond, VA. Rick Fairless is throwing something holiday oriented at Strokers in Dallas, and you can see the flurry of activity just in our news. Pick up your local regional Biker Rag and you’ll discover a party, show or event every goddamn day. If not throw a party.
What’s coming on Bikernet? Hell, I don’t know. JoAnn Bortels said she’ll try to send us a complete art and paint report from the hallowed halls of SEMA for 2009. Hopefully, for our industry, we’ll be more involved with SEMA next year. There’s a lot of customers on the car side for Bike builders.
Our copy editor, Bruce Snyder, who is escaping to Colorado Springs in the near future, is putting the final touches on a piece of fiction I wrote several years ago. It’s about a guy who yanked from cold Chicago streets in the winter to hunt down his girl in Tahiti. I need to write another Cantina Soap episode. Several techs are boiling on the stove, including a Paughco/Baker/S&S Sportster tech. Then we are going to install some Bassini Exhaust on a 2009 dresser. Also, a brand new 106 kit is on its way here from Zippers. It’s the hottest Twin Cam upgrade, and it’s inexpensive.
Plus, I need to kick off our Bonneville program for next year with a Bonne Belle tech from Departure Bike Works. And I believe, they just sent me the images to cover their S&S bike. You’ll love this one. It’s clean. Okay, find me some whiskey.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
