Hey,
Last night at midnight with a couple of margaritas under my belt and the rain bounding the roof above me, I stood in the shop and tried to figure out V-Bike (Salt Shaker), gas tank mounting. The shop was cool, but old R&B tunes kept my heart warm as I installed that tank a dozen times. I’ll post a full report this week.
The tank’s strong as hell, but I still don’t understand why they mounted it this way. Hopefully I’ll get to the bottom of it in the next couple of days. I also decided to change the seat configuration for a more old school look. Since I fucked with the seat, I may need to change the tank anyway. We’ll see.
Let’s hit the news. Next week promises to be interesting and the whole EPA issue is coming into focus. We’ll have more reports in the next couple of days:
MIKE LICHTER ON SPEED CHANNEL AMERICAN THUNDER TUESDAY–I’ll be on Speed Channel’s American Thunder this Tuesday. They filmed the Pasadena show and decided to make 2 or 4 segments on the show.
Here is what they have on the American Thunders Web site schedule:
February 21st, 2006
The rebuild and redesign of the American Thunder bagger by Roland Sands and then it’s a photo journey through the years with well know motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter with a surprise visit from his old friend Richard Schiff from the West Wing, and a few well known builders talk about Michael’s influence and portrayal of the motorcycle culture.
BIKER POLITICAL PARTY HEATING UP– Here is their website http://www.americanbikerparty.com/
The Party chairmen and the Board of Directors for the American Biker Party are proud to announce The First American Biker Party Convention to be held on July 15th at the Country Springs Hotel, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The Board meeting will be held at 2:00PM. The Convention meeting will be held at 4:00PM. The convention is free and open to the public. Be a part of history and attend the first convention of this dynamic new voice for the people!
The American Biker Party is the party for the true American who loves his country, but feels its time for a change in how we are governed. You do not need to be a biker to belong.
Anyone is welcome to join. All meetings will start with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. If this offends you, this is not the party for you.
Sincerely,
–Steven “Mad” Erato/Frank “Claim Jumper” Rios
Party Chairmen
SHOTGUNS FOR SALE ON BIKERNET NEXT WEEK–Check the home security article in the free section of Bikernet. You’ll be surprised at the sharp thinking about this modified Remington 12-guage shotgun by Larry Crow of Competitive Edge Gun Works. Watch for more articles by Larry on Bikernet.
“I just had some t-shirts left from Sturgis that we had printed,” said Sheila Crow. “They say, ‘ RIDE HARD, SHOOT STRAIGHT, SPEAK THE TRUTH,’ with Larry’s signature. We can offer a few T-shirts with Shotgun purchases. It’s kind of cool having a Shotgun named after you?! Larry has never put anyone’s name on a gun but his own signature.” “Business names, but not Individuals, never named a gun after someone, just thought you should know that. He has been asked to build a gun for Pres. Bush which if he does would go into the Pres. Museum, and had a gun auctioned off at the National NRA Convention by Moses which brought thousands of dollars, so he has met many people over the years, but you are the first person he has named a gun after. Just thought you should know that. “Just something Larry probably would never tell you, and I thought you would enjoy knowing, that means something to him to put someone’s name with his, He signs all of his guns, because he stands 100 % BEHIND HIS NAME, and what he stands for, so this tells me he sure must trust you and your name also. Look forward to a long relationship.”
TRACK DESIGNER FACES LEWD CHARGES– Gary Bailey, veteran track designer for the Daytona Supercross at Daytona International Speedway, is out of jail after being charged with exposing himself to customers, including a child, at an Ormond Beach Wendy’s restaurant. Bailey, 62, was sitting at a booth just before 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 attempting to make eye contact with a 71-year-old female customer who was dining with her husband, police said. She later saw him masturbating with his shorts unzipped after moving from her seat as she was leaving the restaurant, a police report said.
The Holly Hill woman confronted Bailey about his actions and had the restaurant manager contact police. Bailey responded by tucking his exposed genitals into his pants and leaving the scene, the report said. He was later stopped by police in the 300 block of Clyde Morris Boulevard and arrested.
According to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Web site, Bailey has worked with motocross greats such as his son David Bailey and Damon Bradshaw, Ron Tichenor, Sebastien Tortelli, Travis Pastrana and Ryan Hughes. He was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. Bailey could not be reached for comment on the incident.
The Supercross is scheduled for March 10 this year.
By KARI COBHAM
–from Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
CHOP AND GRIND BONNEVILLE TEAM SLACKING–We’ve been racing against a group of Sand Snorting bikers in 36 Palms California. After extensive prodding following is the meager report from the desert:
“I just put on a RB Racing LSR 2-1 exhaust system.”
–Bob T
BIKERNET MARITAL AFFAIRS STUDY– The 1st Affair. A married man was having an affair with his secretary. One day they, went to her place and made love all afternoon. Exhausted, they fell asleep and woke up at 8 PM. The man hurriedly dressed and told his lover to take his shoes outside and rub them in the grass and dirt.
He put on his shoes and drove home. “Where have you been?” his wife demanded. “I can’t lie to you,” he replied, “I’m having an affair with my secretary. We had sex all afternoon.” She looked down at his shoes and said: “You lying bastard! You’ve been playing golf!”
The 2nd Affair
A middle-aged couple had two beautiful daughters but always talked about having a son. They decided to try one last time for the son they always wanted. The wife got pregnant and delivered a healthy baby boy. The joyful father rushed to the nursery to see his new son. He was horrified at the ugliest child he had ever seen. He told his wife: “There’s no way I can be the father of this baby. Look at the two beautiful daughters I fathered! Have you been fooling around behind my back?” The wife smiled sweetly and replied: “Not this time!”
The 3rd Affair
A mortician was working late one night. He examined the body of Mr. Schwartz, about to be cremated, and made a startling discovery. Schwartz had the largest private part he had ever seen!
“I’m sorry Mr. Schwartz,” the mortician commented, “I can’t allow you to be cremated with such an impressive private part. It must be saved for posterity.” So, he removed it, stuffed it into his briefcase, and took it home “I have something to show you won’t believe,” he said to his wife, opening his briefcase.
“My God!” the wife exclaimed, “Schwartz is dead!”
The 4th Affair
A woman was in bed with her lover when she heard her husband opening the front door. “Hurry,” she said, “stand in the corner.” She rubbed baby oil all over him, then dusted him with talcum powder. “Don’t move until I tell you,” she said, ” pretend you’re a statue.”
“What’s this?” the husband inquired as he entered the room. “Oh it’s a statue,” she replied, “the Smiths bought one and I liked it so I got one for us, too.” No more was said, not even when they went to bed.
Around 2 AM the husband got up, went to the kitchen and returned with a sandwich and a beer. “Here,” he said to the statue, have this. I stood like that for two days at the Smiths and nobody offered me a damned thing.”
The 5th Affair
A man walked into a cafe, went to the bar and ordered a beer. “Certainly, Sir , that’ll be one cent.”
“One Cent?” the man exclaimed. He glanced at the menu and asked: “How much for a nice juicy steak and a bottle of wine?”
“A nickel,” the barman replied.
“A nickel?” exclaimed the man. “Where’s the guy who owns this place?”
The bartender replied: “Upstairs, with my wife.”
The man asked: “What’s he doing upstairs With your wife?”
The bartender replied: “The same thing I’m doing to his business down here.”
–from Rik S.
NHTSA UPDATES HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM– NHTSA Amendments to Highway Safety Program Guide Lines: Open Comment Period The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced its intention to update the existing guidelines for state highway safety programs. Guideline Three: Motorcycle Safety, is one of the six guidelines facing revision.
NHTSA undergoes an amendment process every four to six years to expand its areas of focus. NHTSA’s charter favors the promotion of highway safety however, if a topic is not specifically mentioned in the safety program guidelines, NHTSA can not advocate on its behalf.
The twelve amendments to the motorcycle safety component are generated by NHTSA behind closed doors with no input from the riding community. The open comment period affords our nation’s motorcyclists the only opportunity they will have to voice their opinion on the potential revisions.
To inspect the amendments printed in the Federal Register and to submit comments to the Docket go to the following website: http://dms.dot.gov. To view the amendments perform a “simple search” for Docket number 23090. In order to submit comments, register on the government’s site and proceed by following the on-screen instructions.
You may also mail hard copies to: Docket Management Room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
“The Motorcycle Riders Foundation commends NHTSA for putting a strong emphasis on the development of sound rider education and training. The MRF also appreciates the Administration’s attempt to address the growing backlog in rider education programs. However, we are troubled with NHTSA’s position which contends all states should have a mandatory helmet laws” says Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice President of Government Relations. “The US Senate voted down a mandatory helmet measure, the Lautenberg Amendment, just last May. The resulting veto should have sent a message making it clear this is a subject NHTSA needs to stay away from” Hennie added. “The Motorcycle Riders Foundation supports states rights and contends each one should be able to determine the type and extent of helmet use law in their particular state.”
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation encourages all motorcyclists to read the proposed amendments and use this unique opportunity to submit clear, straightforward comments. The current submission deadline is March 13th, 2006 but MRF is requesting a deadline extension to allow additional time for a complete review of these important items. The proposed amendments do not place any restrictions on the motorcycle safety grant program contained in the recent Highway Bill (PL 109-59).
For any additional information contact the MRF Washington DC office by phone 202-546-0983 or by email at jeff@mrf.org.
THE AMISH ELEVATOR– An Amish boy and his father were in a mall. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and then slide back together again.
The boy asked, “What is this Father?”
The father (never having seen an elevator) responded, “Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life, I don’t know what it is.”
While the boy and his father were watching with amazement, a fat old lady in a wheel chair moved up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched the small circular numbers above the walls light up sequentially. They continued to watch until it reached the last number and then the numbers began to light in the reverse order.
Finally the walls opened up again and a gorgeous 24-year-old blonde stepped out.
The father said quietly to his son…”Go get your mother.”
–from Joe Lankau
NEW AIR CLEANER FROM Bulletpr?f– Two new air cleaners have risen from the Bulletpr?f line to dominate the market. Known to the most riders as Spade and Maltese, these billet aluminum construction air cleaners feature deep lustrous chrome and a washable filter element.
They’ve already been sighted working straight out the box with CV carbs, but the word is that they’ll get together with S&S? and Mikuni? carbs thanks to an adapter available from MC Advantages. Don’t forget-even though you won’t have to break the bank to join the Bulletpr?f family, we’ve always got your back! See your MC Advantages dealer today.
MC Advantages is a distributor of high-performance V-Twin parts based in Grimes, Iowa, serving dealers in the U.S. and abroad. MC Advantages distributes many brands including: S&S? Cycle, Martin Bros.?, Spyke?, Stampede, Prowler?, Bulletpr?f, D&M Custom Cycle, Rivera Engineering?, Platinum Air Suspension, Tauer Machine? and many more.
MC Advantages
1-800-726-9620
www.MCAdvantages.com
THE HISTORY OF THE CHOPPER PREMIERS MARCH 6TH–Rumor has it this show was produced by Jesse James of West Coast Choppers. We know that Irish Rich was involved in some element of the filming and the West Coast Choppers shop. Here’s a link to a trailer which I couldn’t open to view. Hope you can. http://westcoastchoppers.com/video/hoc_web_trailer.wmv
THE V-TWIN EXPO RECAP-HARDBIKES TAKES THE GOLD– We are very privileged to have a trade show that is specifically designed to match the needs of custom bike building industry. That show is the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo. As a new company Hardbikes was able to make our industry debut in fine style. We had excellent placement and a booth designed to emphasize our patented design centers complimented by the latest version of the award winning Hardrider.
That’s right! The editors of IronWorks Magazine chose Hardbikes to receive the Ironworks Magazine Innovation Awards for its positive contribution to the American Motorcycling Experience. Hardbikes addressed the problem of custom choppers not fitting a large portion of the riding public and therefore making a more comfortable and safer ride available to more riders by fitting the bike of their dreams to their size and riding style.
“We looked at what Hardbikes are doing and felt that enthusiasts no longer need to settle for second rate ergonomics,” said Dain Gingerelli, IronWorks Magazine Editor. “Buyers do not have to settle just on style, they now have style, comfort and the ability to really ride their custom bikes.”
If that wasn’t enough the film crew from American Thunder (of Speed Channel Two Wheel Tuesday fame) shot some film on Hardbikes receiving the award. All in all it was a great show and we got some quality dealer leads and created some important supplier alliances.
TOP COUNTRY/WESTERN LOVE SONGS OF 2005– 16. It’s Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chewed Your Butt Out All Day Long
15. If I Can’t Be Number One In Your Life, Then Number Two On You
14. If The Phone Don’t Ring, You’ll Know It’s Me
13. How Can I Miss You If You Won’t Go Away?
12. I Liked You Better Before I Got To Know You So Well
11. I Still Miss You Baby, But My Aim’s Getting Better
10. I Wouldn’t Take Her To A Dogfight ‘Cause I’m Afraid She’d Win
9. I’ll Marry You Tomorrow But Let’s Honeymoon Tonight!
8. I’m So Miserable Without You It’s Like You’re Still Here
7. If I Had Shot You When I First Wanted To, I’d Be Out Of Prison By Now
6. My wife Ran Off With My Best Friend And I Sure Do Miss Him
5. She Got The Ring and I Got The Finger
4. You’re The Reason Our Kids Are So Ugly
3. Her Teeth Was Stained But Her Heart Was Pure
2. She’s Looking Better After Every Beer
And the Number One song is . . .
1. I Ain’t Never Gone To Bed With an Ugly Woman, But I’ve Sure Woke Up With A Few
–from Skooter
FRENCH SALOON HAS THE COOLEST BEER SPIGOTS– Ci-joint une photo d’un moteur Harley transfom? en pompe ? bi?re (compl?te). Parfait ?tat de fonctionnement.
Id?ale pour :
-club de motard
-magasin moto
-club house
-d?coration priv?e
-etc.,…
Renseignements :
NEW SHOP OF THE WEEK– Thanks for getting back to me. Here is a picture of one of the bikes I built.
Check out the website to see other pics.
http://www.bobbershop.net
–Barton
MATT SMITH FLYING TORCO BANNER– Matt Smith, veteran Pro Stock Motorcycle racer, has announced that he will be flying the Torco Race Fuels/Skull Gear logos for 2006. Smith, who joined G2 Motorsports for the final few races of 2005, will again be aboard a G2 S&S powered Buell, this time for the full NHRA POWERade Series.
“I am very excited to have the chance to race a full schedule and I want to thank Evan Knoll for this opportunity,” said Smith. “We want to contend for the title but our goal is to win races. We know we will have that opportunity with our G2 S&S powered Buell and Rick Maney returning as crew chief.”
Evan Knoll, President of Torco Racing Fuels, is pleased to have Smith in the fold. “Matt has proven to be a championship rider time and time again,” said Knoll. “With George Bryce and George Smith behind this effort, it is certainly a championship caliber operation. I definitely want a championship team in Pro Stock Motorcycle.”
Matt Smith added, “We are also very happy to have Tim Kerrigan’s Red Line Oil back as an associate sponsor. Tim has been with us a long time and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship.”
Smith also mentioned that master painter Brian Olson of Olson Body and Paint in Peru, IN will apply the wild paint scheme on the bike.
Sponsors
Along with Torco Racing Fuels, Skull Gear, G2 Motorsports and Red Line Oil, Matt Smith Racing enjoys the backing of: Evan Knoll Motorsports, S&S Cycle, MAC Tools and VTwinPlus.com.
For further information on Matt Smith Racing contact: Greg Guarinello
flyingeyefoto@aol.com
201-384-2172
CHARLIE BRECHTEL SINGS 5-BALL BLUES–I’m not sure if I’m proud of the fact that I’ve had five marriages in my lifetime. That’s five Mrs. Balls. It is a fact that contains tremendous emotion and love. Charlie, a natural born blues giant took to my past like Paul Cox to a leather tooled seat. “I had to write this song for every brother who as ever had marital blues,” Charlie said.
He sent me a link to the song. This is what Charlie calls the engine of the song. They will be laying the horns on today, Sunday. So it will be completed in a couple of weeks.
Here’s what we’ll do. As soon as the song is completed we’ll interview Charlie on Bikernet Radio and launch the song for all Bikernet readers to listen to. It’s already a classic. –Charlie Brechtel
SPOTSYLVANIA DEPUTIES RECEIVE SEX SERVICE IN PROSTITUTION —They enter the massage parlors as undercover detectives. They leave as satisfied customers. In Spotsylvania County, as part of a campaign by the sheriff’s office to root out prostitution in the massage parlor business, detectives have been receiving sexual services from “masseuses.” During several visits to Moon Spa on Plank Road last month, detectives allowed women to perform sexual acts on them on four occasions and once left a $350 tip, according to court papers.
By Tom Jacks of the Washington Post
ABATE OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL IMPACT OF HELMET LAW REPEAL– On February 6, 2006 James “Doc” Reichenbach II, President of ABATE of Florida and Chairman of the Board for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists, released the following economic impact report covering the five years since Florida modified their mandatory helmet law to exclude most adult riders.
278,331 new Motorcycles at an average of $10,000 each = $2,783,310,000
Sales tax on Motorcycles at 6% = $166,998,600
Registration Fees for Motorcycles = $10,047,749
Change of title = $8,280,347
Total = $2,968,636,696
“This is almost three billion dollars in five years that has been put into the economy of the State of Florida, and this is a low figure as it doesn’t include antique motorcycle or mopeds that are licensed in Florida,” said Doc. “Over one hundred eighty million dollars went directly into the state treasury for the general fund, and this does not include the tourist money that has increased because of Florida being a freedom of choice state. In the past five years over Two Billion five hundred thousand dollars has been spent at Bike Week and Biketoberfest.”
For the report, the motorcycle registrations were compiled from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The tax and fees came from the Florida license and registration bureau. From July 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005 motorcycle registrations in Florida went from 195,306 to 473,637 which represent a total of a 143% increase.
“I hope these figures will help anyone who has heard the bad publicity that has come out of our amended law,” said Doc. “The motorcyclists have certainly paid their fair share into the Florida economy and it can be done in every state.”
–from Rogue
ALERT !! TAKE ACTION NOW — HB-129/Possession/Guns/Cars/Parking Lots.
HELP protect the rights of all Floridians, out of state visitors and tourists who visit our state by motor vehicle and who carry firearms in their vehicles for protection and other lawful purposes.
Some Florida businesses are trying to ban guns in cars. They are violating the constitutional rights of gun owners and Florida law. HB-129 protects your right to have a gun in your car for lawful purposes. HB-129 establishes penalties for these ARROGANT CORPORATIONS who think they can control what private property you have in your private vehicle.
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on HB-129 by Rep. Dennis Baxley on Wednesday, February 8, 2006.
Please immediately send email to members of the House Judiciary Committee and URGE THEM TO SUPPORT HB-129 by Rep. Baxley
(Below is a list of the email addresses of those you need to contact)
IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL PUT: SUPPORT HB-129 – Protect Possession of Firearms in Vehicles/Parking Lots
(To send one email to all committee members at the same time, block or highlight the entire list and then copy and paste the block into the address section of the email.)
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU:
mailto:david.simmons@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:jc.planas@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:kevin.ambler@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:dennis.baxley@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:fred.brummer@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:anitere.flores@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:michael.grant@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:jeff.kottkamp@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:sheri.mcinvale@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:joe.pickens@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:curtis.richardson@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:dennis.ross@myfloridahouse.gov
mailto:andy.gardiner@myfloridahouse.gov
— FROM: Marion P. Hammer
NRA Past President
HOLLISTER COUNCIL COMPLAINS OF SECURITY COSTS, POTENTIAL VIOLENCE–It’s confirmed, The town of Hollister has pulled the plug on its annual motorcycle rally — a much ballyhooed event that capitalized on the allure of the outlaw biker to double the town’s population every July 4 weekend.
Officials cited increased costs and worries about rival gangs after the city council voted 3-2 to cancel this year’s Hollister Independence Rally. But various promoters are still hoping to salvage the event — for this year or 2007. And a lot of people in town seem convinced the bikers might still show up this summer, uninvited.
“I don’t know what the city council’s thinking,” said Charisse Tyson, co-owner of Johnny’s Bar & Grill. “I can guarantee 30 or 40 thousand bikers are still going to come anyway.”
Though she may be exaggerating, Tyson has some basis on which to speak. Johnny’s has been in business since 1946, the year before several thousand bikers roared into the rural San Benito County town for a rally that came to be celebrated in news reports and the Marlon Brando film “The Wild One” as an invasion of beer-swilling, leather-clad barbarians.
Although modern accounts suggest the reports of chaos were mostly overblown, the city decided to have fun with the notoriety and officially sanction the event when some locals sought to organize a 50th anniversary rally in 1997.
Since then, Hollister residents acknowledged Thursday, there have always been two sides to their flirtation with the biker crowd:
The rally has drawn more than 35,000 people each day of the July 4 weekend — most of them peaceful and many of them eager to spend money on everything from beer and tattoos to disposable cameras and bottled water. Sponsors say they have pumped millions into the local economy and helped local charities raise money for good works.
But police and other city officials have grown increasingly apprehensive. In 2002, there were fears of violent retribution for an earlier gang killing in Nevada. Trouble never materialized. But last year, City Manager Clint Quilter said, only a stepped-up police presence prevented two rival motorcycle clubs from coming to blows downtown.
Beyond that, simple crowd control has become more expensive, Quilter said. The town got stuck with a $250,000 law enforcement tab last year after the rally’s non-profit organizers were unable to pay it back.
Representatives of the previous organizers couldn’t be reached for comment Thursday. But while city officials said the group dissolved last fall, several new entities have formed and submitted plans to operate the rally as a for-profit event. A skeptical city council rejected those bids as inadequate or incomplete, before voting Feb. 6 to prohibit any rally this year.
BIKERNET HAS BREAKFAST WITH THE PRESIDENT– Dick Cheney and George W. Bush were having breakfast at the White House.
The attractive waitress asks Cheney what he would like, and he replies, “I’d like a bowl of oatmeal and some fruit.”
“And what can I get for you, Mr. President?”
George W. replies with his trademark wink and slight grin, “How about a quickie this morning?”
“Why, Mr. President!” the waitress exclaims “How rude! You’re starting to act like Mr. Clinton, and you’ve only been in your second term of office for a year! ”
As the waitress storms away, Cheney leans over to Bush and whispers…”It’s pronounced ‘quiche’.”
–from James Schnarr
NOISE LEVEL DISPUTE–Actually I wasn’t advocating ‘shutting up.’ I’m advocating our freedom to annoy, to be free individuals that express ourselves through ‘potato-potato.’ But I feel that arguing that our vehicles are fragile and lethal to the users should they get hit is a counterproductive argument that only supports the notion that we shouldn’t be riding at all. I’m not saying quit riding, either.
My other point is that H-D is getting into a public discourse they have no business in. I question their motivation (I know it’s bucks). They can bar their dealers from selling ‘non-approved’ exhaust systems, but why do they care if I buy from someone else? The Theme that we should all be quiet so as to avoid notice and further legislation, as H-D tacitly states, only leads down the slippery slope to abrogation of our rights. As a point of fact, we should do the opposite and make as much noise as we can.
Thanks for the email back, though. Nice to know you read my note.
–PEV
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION INVITATION TO THE 2006 LA CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW 2006,July 15-16th– The 15th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend takes place July 15-16th 2006 at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach / Los Angeles, as it continues its extraordinary growth and success having become the biggest Custom and Performance Streetbike Show in America and possibly the World focused on the custom, cruiser and high performance sport / streetbike markets. <>The Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show sponsored by Bikernet.com, welcomes two of America’s leading streetbike magazines, American Iron and RoadBike, as Associate Magazine Sponsors of the Show beginning this year 2006 under a newly signed 5 year agreement. Published by Tam Communications, American Iron Magazine is one of the biggest selling titles in the American V-Twin market, while RoadBike Magazine is the biggest print magazine in the fast growing Metric cruiser and streetbike market. The Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show is the biggest custom and performance streetbike show in America, and this new partnership brings together these respective market leaders to continue to grow and expand, both for the benefit of the motorcycle industry involved with both, and for their fan base of readers and attendees. Spectator attendance reaches close to 20,000 hard core motorcycle enthusiasts at the exciting 2-day weekend. Exhibitors include 195 major motorcycle and parts manufacturers, with selected product and apparel venders added into the mix to keep it fun for the entire family.
All weekend long entertainment includes 2-Day Musical Festival showcasing top sexy rockin’ girl bands and singers including Zepparella, the exciting Purrfect Angelz stage shows, and of course the world premier of the new 2007 FastDates.com Motorcycle Pinup Calendars with the beautiful Calendar Kittens in attendance. Bike Show admission includes complimentary admission to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner, and the Saturday Night Calendar Bike Builder’s Party.
For additional information visit the Calendar Bike Show on http://www.FastDates.com/BIKESHOW.HTM
BLACK AND WHITE HEADED TO DAYTONA– In his first run in the Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, Clint Bowyer powered the black No. 07 to a seventh-place qualifying effort and proved to be the fastest Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender in Sunday’s time trials for the 48th running of the Daytona 500.
See Jack run. The Daytona 500 will be televised live Sunday, Feb. 19 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on NBC. Then catch the Post Race Show on NASCAR.com, sponsored by Jack Daniel’s Racing, approximately 30 minutes after the end of the race.
NEW MASSACHUSETTS HELMET BILL–Bill would exempt motorcyclists over 21 from wearing a helmet.
Lowell Sun, MA – BOSTON — Motorcyclists who want the exhilaration of feeling the wind in their hair while riding on Massachusetts roads have their eyes on the state Senate, which is considering whether to allow adults to ride without a helmet. Senators are slated to take up a bill that would exempt people 21 and older from the state’s protective headgear law for motorcycle riders, which critics said could lead to higher insurance rates for other motorists. Joseph “Sarge” Komola of Tewksbury, vice chairman of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, said motorcycle riders are only asking to be allowed to be responsible for their own safety. “Why don’t they require helmets on people who drive convertibles, or top-heavy sport-utility vehicles that are constantly tipping over?” Komola said.
He described as “a fallacy” the claim by supporters of the mandatory helmet law that it helps save health insurance costs, and noted that the helmets are only designed to protect the head from an impact of up to 14 mph.
Komola said he will usually wear his helmet when he rides his motorcycle in New Hampshire, even though the state only requires riders 18 and younger to wear one. “It all boils down to choice.”
–from Rogue
BIKERNET MARKETING SEMINAR– What is Marketing? The buzzword in today’s business world is MARKETING. However, people often ask for a simple explanation of “Marketing.” Well, here it is:
You’re a woman and you see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, “I’m fantastic in bed.” That’s direct Marketing.
You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. One of your friends goes up to him and pointing at you says, “She’s fantastic in bed.” That’s Advertising.
You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get his telephone number. The next day you call and say, “Hi, I’m fantastic in bed.” That’s Telemarketing.
You see a guy at a party, you straighten your dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say, “May I?” and reach up to straighten his tie, brushing your breast lightly against his arm, and then say, By the way, I’m fantastic in bed.” That’s Public Relations.
You’re at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you and says, “I hear you’re fantastic in bed.” That’s Brand Recognition.
You’re at a party and see a handsome guy. He fancies you, but you talk him into going home with your friend. That’s a Sales Rep.
Your friend can’t satisfy him so he calls you. That’s Tech Support.
You’re on your way to a party when you realize that there could be handsome men in all these houses you’re passing. So you climb onto the roof of one situated towards the center and shout at the top of your lungs, “I’m fantastic in bed!” That’s Junk Mail.
–from Joe Lankau
IT’S A WRAP–It’s a holiday weekend, but raining and cold outside. I know a couple of brothers who would ride down to the beach and attempt to grab a tan. There’s the Shovelhead owner in DC who rides rain or shine.
I had my Margaritas last night after posting Erica as the second Bikernet Girl. Damn she’s beautiful and what lips. I better shut up, or I’ll catch hell.
I wish I had wild sex stories to tell, but it seems the EPA business, noise issues and now the NTSHA’s agenda must be addressed. Take the time to chase through that site and find out what’s going on.
If they are truly all about keeping bikes safe, they need to create a 3-foot lane between HOV lanes and the number one lane for motorcycles. They need to legalize lane splitting and allow a moderate loud pipe, ordinance that’s universal across the country, along with universal testing procedures. And finally, public awareness, harsher penalties for motorists who harm bikers and motorcycle training needs support. That’s my agenda and I’m sticking with it.
Oh and we need to legalize prostitution. Okay, let’s rock.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
