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BREW DUDE SCORES IN COLUMBUS–Well, we went to the Columbus Easyrider Show to compete and enjoy some time with friends. The show had several bikes I have never seen and attendance was great! Met several from Bikernet and the Easyriders Forum board. The bike received a 1st in class, which I was thrilled. Later, they had the 5 2008 Easyriders VQ Awards. When they came to Old School Builder of the Year I was listening who received it. When they called out my name I knew I misheard and then my pic flashed up on the screen and was dazed. Still am! I also saw banners and on the screen several times Bikernet.com as a sponsor. I want to say THANKS to all the Easyrider Staff and for the comments and e-mails we have received.
I want to Thank all that helped me this last year:
Duane Ballard for a very fine seat.
Fabkevin for a custom seat hinge
Metzeler for tires.
Cycle Electric
Kutty at Hippy Killer for some sweet pegs and kicker
Sucker Punch Sally for oil tank
Dan and Doug Hicks for engine tech help
Thanks everyone!!!
–Steve -brewdude
Bad Ass, Steve! Congratulations! It is finally happening, my favorite builders are finally becoming “industry vogue” and the industry is catching up with what I always believed to be.
I am very happy for you, you deserve it.
–Colleen
colleen@digitalmagicbigshots.com
BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK, LATE MODEL T/C CASE SPLITTER TOOL–Use this tool to break the case sealant by pushing apart both case halves.Bolt this tool to the primary mounting holes with supplied hardware. Handthread-in pushing screw (do not use impact tools). Flywheels will be pushedfrom the left case.
No.995 – Use on Twin Cam, 2006 to present Dyna and 2007 FL & FXST.
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SASHA PUBLISHES HER SECOND BOOK–My next book comes out July 2008 by Motorbooks International, FYI. It’s very fun, spiritual, quirky – “Chrome Cowgirl’s Guide to the Motorcycle Life” and I’ll be sending you some press information about it. As well, hopefully I’ll learn soon if my fiction book was accepted by Red Dress Ink!
Been recording my debut album with some outstanding musicians here in Nashville. Just wanted to give you an update. –Sasha WILDWIND LAUNCHES NEW TOURS OF THE SOUTHWEST, LEADING RIDES TO BURNING MAN FESTIVAL AND TOMBSTONE–SEDONA, AZ-WildWind Motorcycle Tours has announced its latest ride of the red rock wonderlands, national monuments, secret canyons and hidden treasures of the great Southwest. This May, the operator will lead the Ride Around The Maypole tour, a special guided program of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell, Canyonlands and Arches national parks, Monument Valley, and Canyon de Chelly, among other fantastic destinations, from its base in Sedona, AZ. Clients can use their own bike, ride as passenger with one of WildWind’s professional tour guides, or a rental bike will be provided. The seven day/six-night Ride Around The Maypole tour kicks off from Sedona May 21 with a ride up spectacular Oak Creek Canyon, returning to Sedona May 27. The 1,225-mile tour will stop to experience some of the Southwest’s off-the-ridden-road hidden treasures. Participants will be treated to some of the most scenic, soul-shaking roads in the world, ancient Indian ruins, spectacular canyons, old trading posts and much more of this timeless land that was once at the bottom of the sea. Winding back through the great Navajo Reservation, the tour concludes where it began, amid the erosion-sculptured rocks, clear creeks and spiritual vortices of Sedona. Meanwhile, WildWind will lead a unique tour to the Burning Man Festival, held annually on a playa in the Nevada desert August 25 to September 1. Sturgis should be this much fun. Burning Man can only be described a once-in-a-lifetime, must-see-to-be-believed event, a mix of Halloween, Woodstock and the most captivating and intoxicating, clothes-optional interactive arts festival imaginable (visit www.burningman.com for event pictures and information). Space is limited on WildWind’s Return to Burning Man program. “The Town to tough to die,” Tombstone, AZ, has been added to the WildWind experience as part of its southern Arizona Good Guys and Gunslingers tour, visiting the Wild West’s bawdiest saloons, brothels and bad guy haunts, as well as the spectacular scenery of Chiricahua National Monument, Patagonia and others. Wyatt Earp has got nothing on us. Tours vary in duration and price. For reservations and more information about these fully guided programs, call WildWind Motorcycle Tours at 602-690-2864; visit www.WildWindMCTours.com RENEGADE WHEEL UPDATE–Over the last few years, Renegade has been riding on the cutting edge of custom wheel design and the CHEYENNE, SCOTTSDALE, RIO, DALLAS, SEDONA and ASPEN are prime examples of their foresight and ingenuity. Nothing short of a rolling piece of art, these unique rims are real crowd stoppers with their three dimensional cut and striking appearance. As with all All Renegade wheels are precision machined from a single block of the highest grade billet aluminum. Each wheel is then polished to a mirror finish and dipped in brilliant, extremely durable show quality chrome. All Wheels are shipped complete with applicable hubs and bearings and are available in diameters from 16″-23″ and widths from 2.25″ to 14″. Pricing starts at just $1150.00 and you’ll get a Lifetime Structural Warrantee! For complete details and interactive fitment chart, check out We ran Renegade Wheels on our Assalt Weapan for a World Record. We are about to start a touring Pro Street Rubbermounted project using Renegade Rio Wheels for a warrior theme. These wheels are top of the line.–Wrench BIKERNET ENGLISH SEMINAR–The difference between a bitch and a ho. A ho will have sex with everyone at the party. A bitch will have sex with everyone at the party but you !!! –Ron PRO-BILLET FORKS FROM PRO-ONE– PRO-ONE offers one of the largest selections of custom front ends and components on the market. Available with fit with the popular MILLENNIUM trees shown here, they provide custom builders with the very finest in contemporary styling and road performance. PRO-ONE forks feature hard chromed 41mm tubes in popular lengths, PRO-ONE chrome and black billet lower legs, custom flush mount axle, handlebar damper kit and all necessary hardware. These exclusive forks are available in a variety of styles. PRO-ONE front ends are set-up for single disc applications and are easily converted for duals with the use of a PRO-ONE dual disc conversion kit. PRO-ONE also offers their own universal fork stop and internal lock kits and tube and internal fork components. Pricing starts at just $799.00. For complete details check them out on the Web at BIKERNET SOUTH AFRICAN CORRESPONDENT CHECKS IN–Hey old sage, How are you doin?. I haven’t been buggin you because I’ve been away on vacation. Went to the east coast of the country to get away from my life. I never really thought about work much until I would hear the familiar sound of a V- twin echoing off the buildings at two in the morning. One knows instinctively where the rider has been. You also hope he gets home safely and doesn’t feel too bad in the morning. Man, I envy the dudes who ride down the coast roads and I wish I had had a bike down there. One morning I went looking for an old fishing buddy Sidney (Ex Navy diver who got the bends when going back to save a fellow diver in trouble. He’s damaged and drinks too much. but I love the dude like a brother) who drifts from one construction site to the next doing most anything they tell him to. I could not find him. but I met a very interesting dude who hails from your neck of the woods. Henry came to South Africa ten years ago on vacation and someone suggested Margate which is a cool town on the east coast. He never left and is now one of the top property developers in the area. When I asked why he chose to live here he said that the only difference between Margate and the Ventura, California, area was that everything is ten times cheaper and we all drive on the wrong side of the road otherwise they are the same. Go figure. I feel less bad about living here, but damn I HAVE to relocate to the coast. The riding is excellent and gas is cheap. I’m thinking about inviting some of my e-mail buddies to come over to escape the winter over there. When my bikes are done there are a few dudes in the States I’m definitely going to convince to make the trip. A lot of guys from the US have been very good to me, sending me parts and stuff at no cost at all, which I really appreciate. Who said bikers are bad dudes? I just had a look at Ralph’s board tracker. This guy makes me want to give up what I’m doing and try something else. Geez, he’s going to make some serious waves and send a lot of builders scurrying for cover. It’s perfect. I thought the red bobber he did for the giveaway was the business but now fu?.He finished 26th in that AMD show? Who was judging, the blind? I’ve bent your ear for too long and I’m going to look at the wheels and sprotor caliper I just received from John Koster at Scooters in Florida. He’s the only dude I know who gives service, good prices, quality and most of all the correct parts. Thank God for the internet and sites like Bikernet and Club Chopper. Without you guys I would be nowhere. –Mikey ANOTHER BUILDERS’ BREADFAST DAYTONA REMINDER–Just a quick reminder about the 2nd Annual Builders Breakfast taking place TUESDAY, MARCH 4th at Destination Daytona. Tuesday, March 4th HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION FOR HONORS AT DONNIE SMITH CUSTOM BIKE SHOW MARCH 27-28TH–We brought you Kevin Baas’ report on his Knucklehead build last week, but didn’t have shots of the actual bike. Don’t miss the Donnie Smith Show in Minneapolis. They shut the door at 200 entrants and I believe five High Schools compete in this competition. SEMINOLE HARD ROCK ROADHOUSE HITS DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2008–HOLLYWOOD, FLA – February xx, 2008 – The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse is the place to party during Bike Week at Daytona Beach. Again this year the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will be located on Main Street, housed inside the Dog House Saloon where the rock ‘n roll never stops. The Daytona Roadhouse features four premier motorcycle builders: Billy Lane of Choppers, Inc.; Paul Cox of Paul Cox Industries; Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles; and the debut of Love Hate Choppers, featuring Ami James of Miami Ink and Marlowe B of Marlowe B Customs. Each builder will be on hand throughout the week, interacting with the public and talking about the bikes they have on display. Every day there’s something new at the Roadhouse. The 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th will feature the H2Ocean Art Fusion Experiment – three tattoo artists creating live, one-of-a-kind tattoo art on canvas that will be auctioned for charity. Because no Bike Week would be complete without a tattoo contest, Ami James will host Art of the Tattoo, a tattoo contest featuring the best skin art in Daytona. Lastly, all week long the Roadhouse will feature The Hard Rock Wall of Fame, a gigantic display of the work by world-renowned photographer Michael Lichter. Another huge feature for the Hard Rock is the filming of the hottest new cable bike show, “The Next Great American Builder,” hosted by Billy Lane and Paul Cox. Right now, amateur bike builders can apply to be on the show at As always, great live entertainment and hot girls will abound. Wednesday night features live music from the raucous Nashville country band, Confederate Railroad. The P.I.N.K. Vodka Bikini Contest kicks off on the 1st, with two more contests on the 4th, and 7th, with celebrity Hard Rock judges. In addition to the Bikini Contests, every day at the Hard Rock showcases the Hog Wild Dancers, the hottest bartenders, and the Hard Rock girls. On Tuesday, March 4th the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will host Biker Fusion, where the motorcycle industry comes together for a cause. The purpose of this invitation-only party is to raise money and support for Soldiers’ Angels is a non-profit 501C3, dedicated to providing comfort and care to our soldiers and their families. This events proceeds will go to fund a Convoy Support Center in Iraq. The general public can purchase tickets to this event for $50/ticket. Confirmed hosts for this party are Billy Lane and Paul Cox. Other top name builders including Russell Mitchell, Marlowe B, Kim Suter, Eddie Trotta, Donny Loos, Jeff Cochran, Scott Webster, Cyril Huze, and Russell Marlowe will be attending. Supporting those who fight for our right to be free is just one simple way to show our appreciation. This event is sponsored by Baker Drivetrain, P.I.N.K. Vodka, Sucker Punch Sally’s, Broward Motorsports Daytona Harley-Davidson and is hosted by R&R Promotions, Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse and The Dog House Saloon. Title sponsor of the Roadhouse, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a destination for rock n’ rollers from across the nation to discover their rock n’ roll dreams. The 86-acre resort in Hollywood, Florida, located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale is pure paradise, featuring a colossal 130,000 sq. ft. casino, a lush 4-acre lagoon tropical pool area, a legendary Hard Rock Caf?, sensational European-style spa and fitness center, and the famous Hard Rock Live concert hall. Seminole Paradise, South Florida’s newest entertainment destination for savvy shopping, delicious dining and explosive entertainment offers a little something for everyone, both day and night. LEROY-THOMPSON CHOPPERS AND PROCHARGER UNVEIL TRENDKILL AT V-TWIN EXPO– Scott Webster of Leroy-Thompson Choppers and ProCharger collaborated on a brand new bike named Trendkill which was recently unveiled to a packed house at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. The motorcycle has a similar look to their Biker Build-Off winner, Ethyl, which also caused a stir when it came on the scene. Scott Webster, owner of Leroy-Thompson, has a reputation for creating some of the most sleek and unique choppers in the industry, and Trendkill is no exception. The bold design features a Leroy-Thompson custom Ethyl frame, Brembo brakes and Lazer Star lights, along with a 124″ ProCharged S&S motor that produces 180 hp. “Trendkill is going to take the market by storm. I’m psyched that we got ProCharger involved and the result is another great bike that we are proud to have the Leroy-Thompson name on,” Webster said. The never before seen Trendkill unveiling was a critically acclaimed event at the Expo.Walt Sipp, V-Twin Product Manager of ProCharger said, “We previously worked with Scott on a Bagger project so our expectations were very high, I have to say the results turned out even better than I expected with the Trendkill.” ProCharger Super Chargers increase the percentage of horsepower your engine produces, adding to the overall performance of the engine. They are located at 14801 W. 114th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66215, and can be reached Mon-Fri 9a-5p Central at 913.338.2886, or anytime online at Leroy-Thompson Choppers is the brainchild of Scott Webster and is located just outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Leroy-Thompson Choppers specializes in handcrafted motorcycles and custom parts, and has been featured in the book The Art of the Bobber, as well as magazines such as Barnett’s, Cycle Source, Freeway, Hot Bike, Hot Rod’s Bike Works, IronWorks, Street Chopper, The Horse Backstreet Choppers, WILD, and most recently on an upcoming episode of The Biker Build-Off on the The Learning Channel, check your local listings. You can visit Leroy-Thompson on the Web at www.leroythompsonchoppers.com or call them at 440-266-1635. Continued On Page 3
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