Happy Father’s Day,
I woke up at 5:56 this morning and wondered what hit me yesterday. A close friend stopped by yesterday and suggested I run for Congress instead of trying to secure a grant for the study of more educational opportunities and trade school expansion. He’s nuts.
Last night a very important person from my past called at midnight. I’ve been trying to reach her for months. We talked for 45 minutes. What a day that turned out to be.
Let’s hit the news, so I can figure out which way the wind will take us next. Born Free and the Smoke Out are happening in the next couple of weeks.
YOUR BRAIN ON MOTORCYCLES PART III—
Scientific study: motorcycles make you smarter The scientist who invented “Brain Age,” a popular mental training game for the Nintendo DS , has discovered that riding motorcycles can improve cognitive function. Ryuta Kawashima partnered with Yamaha Japan and Tohoku University to study the effects of motorcycle riding on middle-aged men, finding, “In a convenient and easy environment, the human mind and body get used to setting the hurdle low. Our final conclusion is that riding motorcycles can lead to smart ageing.”
Some, 22 men in their 40s and 50s who had motorcycle licenses but had not ridden for at least a decade were used for the study. Half were made to ride a motorcycle everyday for two months, while the other half were?forbidden to. The two groups were given a series of tests before and after that period. “The group that rode motorbikes posted higher marks in cognitive function tests,” Kawashima said.
One test had the group attempt to remember a set of numbers in reverse order. The motorcyclists improved their scores by more than 50% after the two months while the non-riders’ scores decreased marginally. The motorcyclists also reported making fewer mistakes at work and generally feeling “happier.”
Because riding a motorcycle requires a high level of alertness and rapid problem solving, Kawashima found, “the driver’s brain gets activated by riding motorbikes.” He went on to conclude, “Mental care is a very big issue in modern society. I think we made an interesting stir here as data showed you can improve your mental condition simply by using motorbikes to commute.”
–from Rogue
WEEKEND BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS STILL OPEN–I spent a couple of hours defrosting the fridge last night, or “foreplay” as she likes to call it. After both suffering from depression for a while, me and the wife were going to commit suicide yesterday. But strangely enough, once she killed herself, I started to feel a lot better.
So I thought, “Screw it, soldier on!”??I woke up this morning at 8, and could smell something was wrong. I got downstairs and found the wife face down on the kitchen floor, not breathing! I panicked. I didn’t know what to do. Then I remembered McDonald’s serves breakfast until 11:30.
–from Jim Waggaman
SUNDAY FATHER’S DAY REDHEAD OF THE DAY–
Wow! Just woke up and realized what day it was. Getting kinda late too. Good thing I have a three-hour cushion being on the right coast. Take your pick.
Peace Always,
Tinman
GREASE & GEARS Tour Rolls into Johnstown, PA
Cycle Source Magazine and Thunder in the Valley Team Up For 2013–
In addition to the other national stops Cycle Source magazine’s “Grease & Gears Tour” will be making in 2013, they have just announced a partnership with Thunder in the Valley in Johnstown, PA. Cycle Source will be rolling into town for the annual motorcycle rally in Johnstown, PA from June 20th through June 23rd, now in its 16th year. Since this event is only an hour away from Cycle Source World HQ, this will be the perfect opportunity for the magazine to reconnect with friends and subscribers from the Western Pennsylvania region.
As part of this partnership, Cycle Source will be holding a custom bike show in People’s Natural Gas Park on Saturday, June 22nd. There will be 15 classes with handmade trophies from Kevin “Teach” Baas for all first place winners, prizes and give-a-ways, plus a full feature in Cycle Source magazine for the “Best of Show” winner. The show is free to enter to all rally attendees, so sign up today.
The classes will be: Sportster, Big Twin, Bagger, Chopper, Bobber, Asian Import, European Import, Antique, Best Pan, Best Shovel, Best Evo, Best Knuckle, Best Twin Cam and of course, Worst Rat Bike. From these classes one “Best of Show” winner will be awarded a trophy, prizes and feature shoot. Sign up starts at 8 A.M. and closes at 1 P.M. sharp. Trophies will be awarded by 5 P.M. and there of course are no cry babies allowed! You can pre-register online at no charge at http://cyclesource.com/thunder-in-the-valley-2013
On Sunday, June 23rd, Cycle Source will also be hosting a ride through the beautiful countryside around Johnstown, PA. The ride leaves from downtown at the corner of Washington and Johns Streets at noon and will return to The Broken Spoke for a picnic-style lunch. To help us get a head count of the riders who will be coming with us and to make sure we cook enough hamburgers, please pre-register at http://cyclesource.com/thunder-in-the-valley-ride-2013.
If you have ever been on a Cycle Source ride in any other part of the country, you know we’re all about riding through what each area has to offer, and Johnstown, PA will not disappoint you.
As part of the promotion of Cycle Source magazine’s involvement with Thunder in the Valley, Grease & Gears TV will be filming all aspects of the rally including the Cycle Source bike show and the Cycle Source ride. This footage will be published on the Cycle Source magazine YouTube Channel and images from all the events will end up on the pages of a future issue.
It all adds up to an incredible rally in Johnstown and will mark the first event that Cycle Source magazine has teamed up with in their own backyard since they moved to the national newsstand. To find out more about the Cycle Source Grease & Gears Tour 2013, check out their Facebook page or Website at www.cyclesource.com. For more information on Thunder in the Valley please visit http://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/thunder-in-the-valley/general-information/
FATHER’S DAY NOTE OF THE DAY–If the government wants to ban stable, law-abiding citizens from owning gun magazines with more than ten rounds, but gives 20 F-16 fighter jets to the crazy new leaders in Egypt … you might live in a country founded by geniuses but run by idiots.
USRSF………
Just imagine how awesome it would be to simply get on your bike and ride, then get off and just walk away always knowing your bike is completely secure and never needing a key again! That’s the power and convenience of the Digital Guard Dawg – KEYLESS IGNITION system, and now through a special group buy arrangement between Digital Guard Dawg and Bikernet through the end of June, Bikernet readers can own the award winning DGD-KIM KEYLESS IGNITION for only $264.00 that’s over 50% off the regular $429.00 price.
Since the DGD-KIM Keyless Ignition system was introduced from Digital Guard Dawg almost 5 years ago, it has been embraced by everyone from the great Arlen Ness to the Victory Police bike division to the officers of the US President’s motorcade, along with several thousand individual riders. This five star rated product will completely eliminate your bike’s ignition switch and all the hassles associated with using keys. No more taking your gloves off and on to search your pockets for keys. No more keys to scratch your paint, to fumble with or fall out of the lock or your pocket and lose. But it gets better! When you “Go Keyless” you not only eliminate your keys, but your entire Ignition switch as well. This new freedom can open up all sorts of new possibilities for enhancing the look of your bike with custom dash designs, new accessories or custom paint work. Even more important, you will never again wonder “If” you remembered to lock your Ignition when you left your bike. It all happens automatically!
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GOOD COP BALANCE SHEET–Century Station Benefit Ride–
On May 23,2003, Sergeant Rene Hernandez, who was assigned to Century Station, passed away in an off duty traffic accident while driving home from Palm Springs. The men and women of Century Station organized the Century Station Memorial Ride in honor of Rene Hernandez, to assist his family in their time of need. Over the next couple of years, Century Station suffered more losses and the memorial ride benefitted their families as well. The benefit ride was brought to a brief stop after the sudden transfer of some of the original organizers of the event.
On 06-29-07, Deputy Corral who was on loan to Century Station was involved in an off duty collision with a drunk driver, paralyzing Deputy Corral from the waist down. As a result of this incident the memorial ride was re-established and agreed to include officers critically injured and ones with long term illnesses.
The fund committee consist of three deputies one sergeant and one civilian employee. The contributions made depend on the fund availability. The fund is monitored by Century Station Captain James J. Hellmold. A yearly audit is mandated and available for any station personnel to review.
POST OFFICE BUILDINGS FOR SALE–
Checked this out on Snopes, It’s true??
The US has entered into a contract with a real estate firm to sell 56 buildings that currently house U.S. Post Offices. The government has decided it no longer needs these buildings, many of which are located on prime land in towns and cities across the country.
The sale of these properties will fetch billions of dollars and a handsome 6% commission to the company handling the sales. That company belongs to a man named Richard Blum. Who is Richard Blum you ask?
Why the husband of Senator Dianne Feinstein, that’s who. What a bunch of crooks we have running this country!
Senator Feinstein and her husband, Richard Blum, stand to make a fortune. His firm, C.R. I., is the sole real estate company offering these properties for sale. Of course, C.R.I. will be making a 6% commission on the sale of each and every one of these postal properties.
All of these properties that are being sold are all fully paid for. They were purchased with U.S. taxpayers dollars, and they are allowed free and clear by the U.S.P.S.
–from Rogue
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT–
At the El Mirage June 9 meet, Ralph Hudson posted a 237.741 aboard a 1000 cc, APS-BG (altered partial streamliner-blown gas GSXR based frame and suspension. Saturday morning at Eric Bennett’s shop on Signal Hill we watched 3 or 4 dyno pulls with added turbo boost each pull. The weights on the back axel keep the wheel on the drum, most of the time.
At 8,000 the turbo came on like an afterburner on a GE powered F-16 jet at full power departing the carrier deck under a black sky with a calm sea. It hit 433 hp and 208 ft lbs of torque. Sounded a lot like a well oiled, precision sewing machine in high gear havin’ a lot of fun. Music to my ears.
Earlier in the week Eric’s Bonneville ride was strapped to the ever loving dyno for a few hefty pulls. At a mere 7,200 rpm the hot rod produced 195 hp and 157 ft lbs of torque. The dyno time presented a couple of design challenges better discovered at home and repairable in your shop environment rather than on the salt under adverse conditions and limited available time.
Re design the pipes and fire system mounting, a fairly easy fix on the punch list. The fire system is the same type mounted in NHRA race cars. Lots of time, no sweat.
After checking out the on board potential life-saving fire suppression system, it is on a must do list for our 5-Ball Racing Team, Twin Cam, Turbo Charged Raycer before BUB Speed Week August 24th. By my unofficial calendar we have 69 days until Saturday’s check in and scrutinizing on the salt.
Out in the great state of Michigan, Bert “Fukin” Baker and his side kick James Simonelli were tearin’ up the drag strip at the US 131 Motor Sports Track in Martin, MI. Bert posted a 9.75 @ 140 mph aboard his 145 cubic inch Organ Donor.
James Simonelli recorded a 9.90 @ 138 mph on his no-bar, foot shift, Rocket..motor size unknown..Report in James, please.
This is the week we expect Race Tech Suspension to make the, come and get it call. Next stop Dr. Willies for fuel, oil, air, brakes, electrical, starting, charging check overs.
Stay tuned.
Thanks….With one helleva lot of help from my family and Industry friends….Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
We’re on track for a stellar year rollin on the street and the ever slippery, never predictable Bonneville Salt Flats.
Tobey The Welder, 2 out 3 Ex-Wives, My 3 Sons, Aerocharger, All Balls Racing, Kent Rich, Dutch and the Crew@Air Tech Streamlining, Arai Helmets, Keith Ball and the Crew@Bikernet, Bikers Choice, Brad Beach@Beach Racing, Dr. Willie Lanham, Long Beach, Ca., Cometic Gaskets, Dan Thayer@vtwinfuelinjection, Allen Alvarez@Daytona Twin Tech, ERC Race Gas, George The Wild Brush, ET Krankvents (Thanks Ted Shrode, Ph.D—- R. I. P.), Fisher Harmonic Damper, Dan Stern@House of Thunder H-D, Horsepower Inc., Ron Williams, Jeff, Kevin@Hardtailz, Randy Torgeson, Michelle and the Crew@Hyperformance, Jim’s Machine USA, K&N Air Cleaner, Paul Kittrell@Lyndall Racing Brakes, Marc Susman@Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Juan, Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Ray Whitehead@Pegasus, Pingel, Walt, Pro Charger, Jim @Sharp Eye Transmission, Reggie and Crew@R&R Cycle, Ben Kudon@Rivera Primo, Matthew Wiley@Race Tech Suspension, Rick Tedder@ R/T Performance, Schnitz Racing, Mr. McCahill@Spyke, S&S Cycle, Matthew Negherbon@Thunder Motorcycles in San Jose, Guy Caputo@Tiger Racing, Steve The Turbo Doc, Tsubaki Chains, Vanderbeck Race Cars, Vanson Leathers, World Wide Bearings, Duncan Keller, Yankee Engineuity in San Jose, Ca..
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
–Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
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A BIKERNET READER REQUEST–
I am very interested in the history of the German motorcycle sport.
In the article “First of the Firsts – 1890-1915” on your website – http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Motorcycle_Milestones.aspx) – G. P. Garson writes about the German motorcycle Hildebrand & Wolfmuller.
In addition I have a question.
Can you please give me the e-mail address by G. P. Garson.
Please excuse my bad English.
–Steffen Ottinger
We immediately put him in touch with Paul Garson the magnificent Bikernet Historian.—Wilburn Roach
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY FATHER’S DAY FAMILY VOCABULARY LESSON–
mishpocha mish-PAW-khuh, -POOKH-uh, noun:
Levinsky told him he didn’t need a lawyer. “Dealing with us is like mishpocha. Who needs a lawyer to talk to mishpocha.” Simon learned later they had cheated him, but who cares, who would have cared?
“You can speak now. We’re all mishpocha here and we got no secrets.”
Mishpocha entered English in the mid-1800s and comes from the Yiddish and Hebrew words for “family” or “clan.”
GUN NUT REPORT FROM THE NRA–California: More Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled to be Heard Next Week and Two Anti-Gun Bills Pass on Party-Line Vote Time is running out! You MUST contact your state Senator and Senate Committee Members TODAY
The following bills are scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, June 18, in the Senate Public Safety Committee. Please call AND e-mail members of the Senate Public Safety Committee and respectfully urge them to OPPOSE AB 180 and AB 231.
These onerous and misguided bills will do nothing to reduce violent crime and will only turn currently law-abiding citizens into criminals should they be enacted. You cannot let that happen!
Contact information for the members of the Senate Public Safety Committee is provided below.
Assembly Bill 180(Bonta) repeals California’s firearm preemption law by granting Oakland an exemption to enact unique laws regarding possession, registration, licensing and subjecting gun owners to unknowing criminal liability when traveling through Oakland.
AB 180 passed in the state Assembly by a 46 to 29 vote on May 28.
Assembly Bill 231 (Ting) expands the current law for Criminal Storage of Firearms and child access. This measure would not increase safety and would simply create unreasonable storage procedures which would take away law-abiding gun owners’ inherent right to self-defense.
A firearm owner acting with the utmost care and precaution would be held criminally liable “regardless of whether the person knows or reasonably knows that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm.” A violation of this section can be punished as a FELONY.
AB 231 passed in the state Assembly by a 46 to 30 vote on May 28.
Assembly Bill 169(Dickinson) passed in the Senate Public Safety Committee by a 5 to 2 vote. AB 169 would prohibit the transfer of millions of lawfully owned handguns and jeopardize the continued ownership of constitutionally protected firearms.
Current California law allows handguns that are not on the state Department of Justice (DOJ) approved handgun roster to be sold or transferred to another individual through consignment sale or as a private party transfer, provided that the sale is completed through a licensed firearms retailer.
AB 169 would BAN the sale of ALL handguns (NEW AND USED) that are NOT on the DOJ approved roster of “safe” handguns. There are MILLIONS of handguns that were manufactured and/or purchased prior to the enactment of the DOJ approved handgun roster law.
Most of the handguns lawfully possessed in California today, are not currently on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) approved handgun roster of new handguns that licensed dealers are allowed to sell to the public nor will those handguns ever be allowed to be added to the “approved” roster.
If enacted, AB 169 would leave gun owners who lawfully purchased a handgun with no legal means to sell or transfer their handgun.
Assembly Bill 711(Rendon) passed in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee by a 7 to 2 vote. AB 711 would make California the first state in the nation to prohibit the use of lead ammunition for ALL hunting. Such a ban on traditional ammunition would have devastating effects on hunting and conservation. You cannot let this happen! Many hunters would not be able to afford the higher cost of non-traditional ammunition.
Senate Appropriations Committee:
You can also find information about anti-gun and pro-gun legislation in California at www.calnra.com.
For information about NRA’s litigation efforts, see www.nraila.org/legal/litigation.aspx.
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A NOTE FROM LAND SPEED LOUISE– I am saddened to think of how long Walt was ignored in life and now celebrated in death. Hall of Fame’s are nice, but if you know an “old racer” call them, visit them, take the long retired hero out for checkered flag day. You might learn something astonishing. Paula Murphy teaches me something every time we are together and that fast babe just clicked the 85th clock.
For three days in 1963, Walt Arfons held the land speed record of 413.2 mph driving a jet engine-powered race car. Then his brother and bitter rival Art bested him on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
By Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times
When Walt Arfons first strapped a jet engine onto a hot rod, experts thought the car would melt, explode or spin wildly out of control.
They were wrong.
Working in his family’s old feed mill and hardware store on Pickle Road in Akron, Ohio, Arfons in the late 1950s created the world’s first jet dragster. In 1963, he built the Wingfoot Express, a sleek jet-powered race car that hit an average speed of 413.2 mph and became the fastest vehicle on Earth – for three days.
That’s when Art Arfons, Walt’s half-brother and longtime bitter rival, hauled his own jet-powered race car onto Utah’s desolate Bonneville Salt Flats and, whipping along at 434.03 mph, snagged the record. The two “quietly reconciled” toward the end of their lives, a family member said, but for many years the land-speed pioneers who started out as partners didn’t speak, though they were neighbors on their family’s rural spread and built their deafening, ultra-fast vehicles in adjacent workshops.
Walt Arfons died June 4 in an Akron hospital, family members said. At 96, he had heart problems and was in declining health for several years.
Art Arfons died in 2007 at 81. He was buried in his protective racing gear with a wrench in each hand and a jar of Bonneville salt in his casket.
Both men were brilliant do-it-yourselfers, figuring out the intricacies of surplus jet engines without so much as an owner’s manual, some of which were still classified.
Mark Stiff, one of Walt’s grandsons who hung out at the workshop as a boy, recalled “Poppy” accidentally gashing his hand with a drill bit.
“He wrapped a dirty shop cloth around it, finished what he was doing, and, after lunch, pulled out a needle and thread, and sewed it up,” Stiff told The Times.
The schism between Walt and Art was famous in racing circles.
“But at no time did you hear one speaking poorly of the other,” said Louise Ann Noeth, a racing driver and writer who knew both men. “The families all lived together on Pickle Road and their kids played with each other. It’s just that for many years they didn’t want to talk.”
In 1989, Walt’s 39-year-old son Craig Arfons died in Florida when his jet hydroplane cartwheeled during a competition. It was traveling at more than 300 mph.
Walt Arfons is survived by Gertrude Arfons, his wife of 76 years; daughter Patricia Stiff; son Terry Arfons; sister Lou Wolfe, eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Speedy Regards,
–“LandSpeed” Louise Ann Noeth
SUPER BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN–Bought the missus a hamster skin coat last week. Took her to the fair last night, and it took me 3 hours to get her off the Ferris wheel.
The other night, my wife asked me how many women I’d slept with. I told her, “Only you. All the others kept me awake all night!”
My missus packed my bags, and as I walked out the front door, she screamed, “I wish you a slow and painful death, you bastard!”
“Oh,” I replied, “so now you want me to stay!”
A Catholic boy in confession says, “Bless me Father, I have sinned, I masturbated while thinking about my sister.”?
“That’s a disgrace,” said the priest, “especially when you have two gorgeous brothers.”
A government survey has shown that 91% of illegal immigrants come to this country so that they can see their own doctor.??I’ve just installed strobe lights in the bedroom. It makes the wife look like she’s moving during sex.
–from Jim Waggaman
FATHER’S DAY FXRT DEAL OF THE DAY–1985 FXRT, one owner, Bike has saddle bags, tour pack, lowers, glove compartments and floor boards, Engine has 89” S&S stroked internals with Super “E” carb and Super Trapp 2 into 1 stainless steel exhaust with an All Balls high kw starter, 32 amp stator & rotor, Crane Hi-4 ignition.
Newly recovered and rebuilt wide front and rear seats with fresh foam. 5-gallon Softtail gas tank with Dakota Digital gauges. Converted to 1991 style clutch and Johnson Twist Gear main and counter shafts in transmission, 34/65 drive pulley set. Handlebar switch wiring has been replaced, new ignition switch. I still have the original exhaust and engine parts on hand and OEM service manual.
–Dave Dwyer
Legislative Director
ABATE of Wisconsin
SSMRO Rep
MRF BOD
BRASS BALLS BOBBERS CREW HELPS OUT OKLAHOMA TORNADO SURVIVOR VET RESTORE SOFTAIL–Our Tornado Survivor & Navy Vet, Gerald Mobley’s bike is in mock up. For those who are new to this story, Gerald lost his home in the May 20 tornado.
Salvaged from the rubble of what was once his home, was the chassis of a motorcycle he was building… his dream bike we are told. We decide to help make his dream bike a reality. And we are happy to report that great companies have stepped up to help us make Gerald’s world a bit brighter.
Companies like S&S who is completely refurbishing & rebuilding his motor, Rivera Primo who provided a new Brute Primary drive, Hix Design who is had crafting a custom seat, and more.
We will show more photos of the bike as it evolves and tell you about additional companies and individuals who have contributed. Bikernet.com & IronWorks magazine will be covering the build as well. We hope to present it to Gerald soon. Stay tuned for announcements.
–Dar Holdsworth
Boss
Brass Balls Bobbers
Oklahoma’s Fallen, Airing on OETA at 8PM CST Monday, May 27, is a documentary by Pros4Vets and Lampstand Media. This documentary tells the story of the lives of 5 fallen Oklahoma soldiers and their families. Don’t miss it. If you’d like a DVD copy of Oklahoma’s Fallen, go to Pros4Vets.org.
Special thanks to the Toby Keith Foundation.
http://brassballsbobbers.com/blog/index.php
BIKERNET CERTIFIED PHILOSPHER SPEAKS OF FATHER’S DAY–Today is Father’s Day a very special day for me, I have been celebrating the gift of being a Dad for over 30 years. My wife and I thought long and hard about having children, let’s face it many children come into this world without any thought, we even wrote our own set of rules of how we should parent. It was the best decision we ever made.
From the moment we found out she was pregnant my Life changed. Since that moment I have been grateful for My Two Girls. There are no words great enough to express how much joy and happiness they bring into my Life, from the first time I heard one of them say Dada to seeing them do well in their businesses.
Being a parent is a great responsibility, the more you put in the more you get out. I am so grateful for the daily calls I get from my girls, what a gift I have that they still want to talk to me every day.
I never thought I could Love any child more than My Girls until they blessed me with grandchildren. I am so blessed that I get to spend so much time not only with My Girls but now with my Grandchildren.
I would like to say thank you to my parents for they taught me what I did not want to be as a parent. As I have said many times the lessons of life are repeated and I chose to learn from them and break that cycle.
Today Know: Today I take the time to celebrate the people I Love. I give thanks for the Joy and Happiness they bring to me. I am grateful for all the Love I able to give and receive. Today I will take the time out to touch someone that is dear to me. Today I Celebrate Love.
And So It Is
Namaste’
You didn’t have a choice of who your parents were but you do have a choice of what kind of parent you will be!
–Yale
Yale Custom Cycles
403-453-1999
2003 11 ST SE
Calgary AB
T2G 3G6
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER WARNING--Michael Douglas sparked a firestorm Sunday claiming that he caught throat cancer by giving oral sex to his wife.
It begs two obvious questions.
Is this a sound medical diagnosis or
is Michael Douglas just the latest Democrat to blame everything on a Bush?
–Sarge
BIKERNET BAGGERS TECH DISCUSSION—Thirty-inch wheels DO weigh a great deal more than the average front wheel. They also generate a great deal of angular momentum at highway speeds (resists directional changes) like a gyroscope.
Yes, 30-inch wheels and tires are very expensive, and for the most part uncommon. There is only one company making 30 inch tires. To install a 30-inch wheel/tire assembly requires a triple clamp change or neck modification to add additional neck rake for frame clearance.
I would like to do a tech piece…..I’ll start researching and see if I can find a bagger to do the install/swap on……then start scouting for a wheel and tire.
–Buck Lovell
Extreme Bikernet Baggers Editor in Charge
DREW’S NEWS–
Hi All, and Happy father’s day.
I recently told our doctor I was having occasional headaches, and he said to get an X-ray done.
When he returned to the exam room he really had a baffled look on his face.
Quite frankly, I didn’t see a problem, but then again I’m not a doctor. HA!
BTW – GO BLACKHAWKS!!!
–DREW GATEWOOD
AMA/F.I.M. Technical Steward
GEARS – Gatewood Engineering And Race Support
P.O. Box 2568
Chesterton, IN.
tele/fax: 219-926-5647
email: gears55@frontier.com
www.gearswebsite.com
WISCONSIN MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS–A Motorcycle Awareness segment has been required in Driver Education in Wisconsin since 2006. ABATE of Wisconsin has been presenting Motorcycle Awareness since the late 90’s in the Driver Ed classes that wanted to include this segment even before it was required.
In ’06 we produced a new program that we have been using successfully since then. We are currently updating the presentation. This is done on a volunteer basis. All instructors must attend a day long biannual training and be certified by our Program Administrator to be able to teach the class.
Using the Wisconsin state pay rate we have provided, conservatively, over $1,4 million worth of instructor time on a volunteer basis in the last 10 years teaching this 45 minute segment. We have handout materials we provide, a color folder with pictures of motorcyclists riding down the road on the covers. The kids love these and take them home to share with their parents so we get a multiple bang for our time.
–Dave Dwyer
Legislative Director
ABATE of Wisconsin
SSMRO Rep
MRF BOD
THIS JUST IN, New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
Pegasus Fuel Injection and Ignition System Install
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=1807
Looks great but I’m curious – several mentions of use on Panheads. In pictures the Panheads are aftermarket heads, or in another pic the system is installed on what look’s like a Panhead motor – although with a Sputhe or aftermarket cam cover installed which allows use of ‘70 or later cam and associated hardware.
I’m sure you see where I’m going…without installation of above mentioned hardware – the stock ignition is a distributor. Question #1 – do you have components to convert a distributor to electronic/single fire for use with your system?
Question #2- Panheads use a generator vs ‘70 and later use alternator-big difference in regards to stable current. Will it work with generator?
Some 35 years with my faithful Panhead…always wanted single fire-just couldn’t afford the equipment needed – now I see your fuel injection and I am stunned. I think your system is no doubt one of the best improvements out there for older H-Ds, but unless I’m missing something, I don’t see it bolting up to a stock configuration Panhead .
–Lynn Garner
wailinharp@yahoo.com
Taft, CA
We put Lynn in touch with one of the main Pegasus designers Mil Blair. My Panhead was all aftermarket and late model configuration with electronic ignition, etc. You definitely need a consistent charging system, but anything is possible nowadays.–Bandit
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER REPORT FROM DR. WEIL–
Help for Canker Sores If you find that daily stress and fatigue manifest as canker sores you aren’t alone. Mouth ulcers (aphthous ulcers) are common and can be very painful, even if they are barely visible. The cause of canker sores remains unknown, although a popular theory holds that they are autoimmune in nature – the result of an attack by the immune system on the body’s own tissues. They may also be a result of deficiencies of folic acid, iron or vitamin B12.
Canker sores are often triggered by stress, fatigue, certain foods (including nuts, acidic foods and sweets) and occasionally by toothpaste containing the additive sodium lauryl sulfate. While they are painful, there are ways to reduce discomfort and speed the healing process.
Try making a tablet of DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) extract into a paste, or make a paste from DGL powder and coat the paste over the sore. Do this four times a day until the sore has disappeared. A daily B-100, B-complex vitamin supplement may also help support the health of oral mucosa.
Perhaps most important are mind-body approaches, such as visualization, hypnosis or relaxation techniques, which can reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks.
ANOTHER BAGGER FROM MARKUS CUFF—Plus Baggers from Oahu. He is searching for Baggers and chops to shoot while he’s in Hawaii.
JEFF FOXWORTHY ON —
It seems that it is ok to make jokes about Catholics, the Pope, Jews, Christians, the Irish, the Italians, the Polish etc., but not to make jokes about Muslims.
The sooner we are all on same level playing field the better.
1. If you refine heroin for a living,
but you have a moral objection to liquor,
You may be a Muslim.
2. If you own a £3,000 machine gun and a £5,000 rocket launcher,
but you can’t afford shoes,
You may be a Muslim.
3. If you have more wives than teeth,
You may be a Muslim.
4. If you wipe your ass with your bare hand
but consider bacon to be unclean,
You may be a Muslim.
5. If you think vests come in two styles:
Bullet-proof and suicide.
You may be a Muslim
6. If you can’t think of anyone
you haven’t declared jihad against,
You may be a Muslim.
7. If you consider television dangerous
but routinely carry explosives in your clothing,
You may be a Muslim.
8. If you were amazed to discover that cell phones
have uses other than setting off roadside bombs,
You may be a Muslim.
9. If you have nothing against women
and think every man should own at least four,
You may be a Muslim.
10. If you find this offensive or racist and don’t forward it,
You may be a Muslim.
ROARING TOYZ INTRODUCES PIN STRIPE Series Billet Rear Passenger Mini-Floorboards–
Sarasota, FL – Roaring Toys announced today that they have released matching rear passenger billet mini-floorboards to compliment their newly released billet “rider” floorboards to give your bike that “complete” look. Just like their Big Brothers, these mini-floorboards are longer and wider than stock Harley floorboards. Most passengers ride on pegs and their legs get fatigued, but not with these new billet rear passenger mini-floorboards. They give your passenger room to move their feet around on long rides. Unique to the design of these mini-floorboards is the fact that they look as good folded up when not in use as they do when they’re in use. These floorboards are part of Roaring Toyz new PIN STRIPE Series of Billet Parts and Accessories.
They’re CNC Machined from 6061 billet aluminum, then triple chrome plated with show quality chrome for a striking appearance and come with a lifetime chrome warranty. We then lay knurled rubber in a pocket on the top surface to keep the board looking good, providing traction for your feet as well as dampened comfort. These new Pin Stripe boards are a simple direct bolt on and will fit all Harley-Davidson Touring and Softail Models that come stock with rear passenger pegs. Looks, style and function…what more can you ask for? Available in triple plated show quality chrome or black anodized and Made in the USA. (Lifetime chrome warranty)
MSRP: $349.00
These new rear passenger mini-floorboards are part of Roaring Toyz PIN STRIPE Series of Billet Parts and Accessories…Designed for those serious about their riding. Watch for other new and exciting products soon to released from Roaring Toyz. For those interested in obtaining more information on Roaring Toyz, you can reach them at 941-953-4423, email them at robert@roaringtoyz.com or check them out online at www.roaringtoyz.com.
–from Rick Raus
MORE TRIKE TECHS COMING FROM ROGUE--I am working on two (2) more Trike Tech Articles. I’m waiting for parts on one and the other is waiting on the owner to have time to bring the bike to me.
I installed a UltraCool oil cooler on Tammy’s Trike, but had an issue with one of the stainless oil lines. I put a hose on it for the time being and she says it is working good. She says she notices the difference.
The unit is a regular oil cooler with a fan in front of it and it comes on with a thermostat. Nice System. The company sent me a new hose, and I just have to put it on and take a couple of photos.
Hopefully in the next couple of weeks.
Lucky Me, fixing the brakes on the pickup for the wife. I hate working on 4-wheelers!
–Rogue
BIKERNET READER FLASH, New Bikernet Reader Comment!– PRE-FATHERS DAY THURSDAY NEWS FOR JUNE 13, 2013
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11094
So, did the techs at Wilmington get Bert’s vehicle number wrong, or was the shot of his record setting (upsetting?) bike from a previous race (file photo?), or what? Inquiring minds just gotta know (rant?).
–Sam Burns
rotorkat@yahoo.com
San Marcos, TX
KAWASAKI WILL LIVE THE LEGEND IN CONJUNCTION WITH ?DISNEY/JERRY BRUCKHEIMER FILMS’
“THE LONE RANGER” SET FOR RELEASE JULY 3–
Adventurous story from Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films stars
Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) announced a unique tie-in with “The Lone Ranger,” a Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films production set for national release on July 3. The powersports products marketer will use this new reimagining of the popular story to help carry product messages for its off-road motorcycles, four-wheel vehicles and street motorcycles.
Concentrating on a “Live the Legend” campaign line, Kawasaki’s effort is heavily oriented to video creations depicting a transition from the Gore Verbinski-directed film to scenes of modern day adventurers with the company’s Teryx4™ Side x Side, KX™ motocross, and Ninja® sportbike products. The action-oriented “Live the Legend” video appears on KawasakiTV’s YouTube channel, at: bit.ly/LiveTheLegend.
Similar materials featuring the film’s stars, Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, are also slated to appear in more than 1,000 Kawasaki dealerships around the country. Dealers will also be a core component of Kawasaki’s “Live the Legend Adventure” sweepstakes, which will invite consumers to text entries for a chance to win various products inspired by “The Lone Ranger.” The sweepstakes will also include film promotional partner, the Utah Office of Tourism.
“This is an opportunity for Kawasaki to generate a great deal of excitement around product categories that are a perfect fit for the film’s characterizations,” said Chris Brull, Kawasaki’s marketing director. “We appeal to the same type of independent, adventurous, rebellious individuals depicted by the film’s stars,” said Brull.
“The Lone Ranger”-inspired Kawasaki vehicles will be featured as prizes in other film tie-in promotions, including five limited edition Kawasaki Teryx4 750 4×4 LE Side x Sides to be given away by SUBWAY® Restaurants in their Partner Up & Win promotion, and a Teryx4 and four Shoei off-road helmets as the grand prize for an ABC-TV “Good Morning America” sweepstakes. ?
In addition to media and in-store involvement supporting the film’s release, Kawasaki is also providing a custom-designed Lone Ranger Ninja ZX-6R sportbike that will be on display at the movie’s world premiere. That event is a benefit for the American Indian College Fund, and the unique motorcycle will be signed by the film’s stars and other celebrities in attendance. It will then be auctioned at a later date with all proceeds going to support the fund.
Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.
FATHER’S DAY PARTY ALERT--In one episode of “Cheers”, Cliff is seated at the bar describing the Buffalo Theory to his buddy, Norm. I don’t think I’ve ever heard the concept explained any better than this . . “Well you see, Norm, it’s like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the heard is hunted, it is the lowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first.
This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.”
–from Rik Savenko
I’M TRYING TO KNOCK OFF—Hell it’s Father’s Day and another excuse for a party. This is nuts, but non-stop.
We will bring you a Scotty travel-log next week, a Progressive suspension report on front end springs and things. Saddlemen bought a line of gear from All American, and we will bring you a report on this inexpensive universal line that’s all made in America, and my first 2014 Bonneville build report. Hang on.
Happy Father’s Day goddammit!
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
