BILL BISH COAST TO COAST AND GUNNY REPORT – GET THE FACTS, BROTHER COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWSCompiled & Edited by Bill Bish, NCOM HIGHWAY FUNDING BILL REINTRODUCED– The new Surface Transportation Bill, H.R. 3, a reincarnation of last year’s highway package that failed to pass Congress due to budget impasses, was introduced in the […]
NCOM COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDING BILL ON THE MOVE AGAIN — Following six deadline extensions since October 2003, the massive federal highway funding bill is on the move again, this time passing the House on March 10th by an overwhelming 417-9 vote.
THE BILL BISH COAST TO COAST REPORT–GANG LAWS AND SALES IN CHINA? Author, Bill Bish.THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE
BILL BISH BIKER RIGHTS AND GUNNY REPORT THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at
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BILL BISH FILES FOR NOVEMBER – HELMET LAWS REVISITED, HELMET LAWS FOR COWBOYS AND MOTORCYCLE DANGERS IN GARAGESCOAST TO COAST BIKER NEWSCompiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of MotorcyclistsTHE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to InjuredMotorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), andis sponsored by the Law
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BILL BISH FILES FOR OCTOBER–CHICAGO TRIES TO PASS HELMET LAW, NUDE RIDER CRASH AND TRAINING VHS WITH NEW MOTORCYCLES THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to InjuredMotorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), andis sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, callus at
THE BILL BISH REPORT FROM COAST TO COAST–HIGHBAR LAW CHANGES IN CALIFA, MSF PISSED, BIKERS RUN FOR OFFICE AND POCKET BIKES BANNED Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists PENNSYLVANIA MOVES TO BAN POCKET BIKES, Philadelphia Councilman Rick Mariano recently staged a protest of a local Pep Boys to announce his intentions to
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Don Hotop's old style creation and sidecar. He was one of Bandit's partners on the Monster Garage old school chop build.Who needs to see another goddamn Jack Pine tree. We experienced one of the quietest Sturgis nights ever this past August. Itmight have had something to do with the temperatures sinking down into thelow 40s
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BILL BISH AUGUST COAST TO COAST NEWS–SCOOTERS, MINI-BIKES AND THREATS TO LA RIDERS Author Bill BishTHE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800)
The bike started out as a Sumax frame that was sitting around for years. I found an H-D Evo motor and tranny, fresh out of the box a few years back. We used Boyd’s Mid-Glide 41mm trees and fat boy lower legs turned down on the lathe. Top caps were made to match. A swap
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Many of us madmen started with Sportsters. Not long ago, there wasn’t much a guy could do with his Sportster to make it sing, but now there is. So we went after a complete list of parts and recommendations for a strong, better handling Sportster. We started with Bartels’ Harley-Davidson. Bartels’ is a family organization
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Coast To Coast Biker News Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists LOUISIANA REINSTATES HELMET LAW All motorcyclists will be required by law to wear helmets when traveling Louisiana’s roads beginning August 15, under a bill that won final passage through the state legislature with the backing of Governor Kathleen Blanco, who has
Deacon, the master, taking a break. Photo by Chris T. I ran across a master mechanic, in Oahu, Hawaii, at ProStreet, who recently produced the first Choppers Only Show in Wakiki.He explained the differences between the Evolution configuration andthe Shovelhead and how you can alter your Shovel for reliability andbetter performance. I was intrigued, grabbed
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THE BILL BISH REPORT–THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS, TATTOOS BANNED AND JESSE JAMES SHIRT SALES ATTACKED Author Bill BishTHE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at
Below is a complete listing of events for Daytona Bike Week 2004, but don't miss the coverage on Bikernet, before, during and after the sand settles. Here's a tease from Bikernet correspondent, custom painter and hot female rider, CrazyHorse: “Well my articles usually follow whatever adventures I have. I'll cover the cool paint jobs, but
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The famous beach drew fewer riders to the 63rd annual event than in recent years, but for many that was a positive element. It made getting around quicker; parking places were easily found even on Main and Beach streets. You could walk the sidewalks without hassle. Vendors had more time to spend with customers, and
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This is difficult. I tried to write a bit every day, or at least every couple of days, so everything would be fresh and I wouldn't forget details. Ah, the World is full of intentions. Alas, there's no way to find rest in Daytona, much less a few moments of quietness. If it's not the
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The (ROT) Republic of Texas Rally began in 1995, only back then it was called the Hill Country Classic. I remember sitting on the curb a little after midnight, drinking a beer (yes we could take them out of the bars then). There wasn't a bike within 50 yards, either side, of me that year.
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The Kyle Petty crew.MEDINA, MN: Nearly 300 motorcyclists enjoyed a windy, sunny and memorable ride across America on the 10th annual Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride and their generosity, combined with support from sponsors including Victory Motorcycles and individual contributors, will soon make dreams come true for children with chronic illnesses. The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty
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Photos by Rogue and Frank KaislerHere's the Sturgis 2004 enigma. Was attendance overwhelming or were the biker underpinnings faltering? This dire question and so much more will be covered in our vast, strident Badlands reports. Hang on as Rogue, CrazyHorse, Jose, Frank Kaisler, Doze, Harley-Davidson and newspaper clippings make up the most complete Black Hills
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Rookie reporter Fritz reporting in with 2004 Boogie report! For some reason my system won't send it all at once. If they don't get there, let me know and I'll re-send them. My hat's off to you for your skills. This ain't near as easy as reading. Geez man, I can build bikes, wrecked semi
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Excitement, beautiful bikes and girls, and a record turnout highlight the13th annual FastDates.com and Performance Machine presents the2004 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Jardine Dyno Shootout Shatters World Record, World's Top Custom Bike Builders withfree Seminars, The West Coast's premier Bike Contest, Rockin' Concerts, Iron & Lace Calendar Saturday Night Party, Purrfect Angelz gone wild,
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The 25th annual run drew record crowds. When you have that highof a concentration of bikers in one area you would expect difficulties.Fender-to-fender traffic as riders walk their bikes through the over packedstreets as they try to spot an elusive parking spot. The streets would belined with the countless venders selling $10 water and hackneyed
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Wheel spacing is an important part of any ground-up bike building project.It also must be addressed when customizing an existing bike.With the vast selection of frames and wheels available today, there is noway any manufacturer can fit every different wheel combo to their frame andprovide exact fitting wheel spacers. Some frame manufacturers provide a wheel
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