Hey,
We blew through another week. It’s all good, but hectic. We finally nailed down the manufacturer for our Assalt Weapan frame. Ron Paugh of Paughco and Jason, their frame guy are working with Leo DiOrio and Chris Kallas on the final details. I’m scrambling to have that roller poised on our lift and begin the sheetmetal process with Rick Krost, of U.S. Choppers.
Larry Settle of Settle’s Customs in Harbor City mounted our Avon Azaro tires to our Renegade machined American Wheels and Leo DiOrio is working with RMD to have his girder front end delivered ’bout the same time the Paughco frame lands in the LA Harbor. Hang on.
Let’s hit the news.
BIKER HISTORY GOES ON SALE!–Own your very own piece of Biker History. VIP Packages are on sale now for the 60th Anniversary of the Hollister Rally. For only $25.00 you can reserve your Hollister VIP Rally Package. The package includes a historic DVD produced by Lotin Bice from Looze Cannoz, Committee Rally Pin, Meguiars detail kit, Unlimited free VIP bike parking week-end long which translates to $5.00 per park, plus a bag full of other goodies.
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BILLY LANE UNVEILS UNEXPECTED NEW PARTS LINE UP IN CINCINNATI–Notorious for building amazing custom choppers, the East Coast King Pin finds a new calling; designing parts for stock Harley’s and Baggers!
Melbourne, FL – (February 21, 2007) – After spending twenty years in the motorcycle business, chopper builder Billy Lane unveils totally unexpected new parts line at the 7th annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati two weeks ago.
“I was very surprised to see what Billy released at the Expo. As an authorized Choppers Inc dealer, I have come to expect crazy chopper parts for a small, but loyal niche market; you can imagine my pleasure when I saw this cool new line for stock Harley’s~ Baggers even. My mainstream customers ask for Choppers Inc parts for their Softails, Dyna’s or Baggers all the time. Now they can get it. It’s awesome!” explained Choppers Inc dealer Tim Poag, owner of Hays County Cycles in Texas.
Billy Lane has spent much of last year designing his new product line to appeal to more riders. “I have a couple of employees that ride Baggers and they were finally able to convince me there are more people like them out there” joked Lane. “Seriously, I have wanted to take my line to the next level allowing for multi-fit platforms, but never took the time or had the right team in place to get it done until last year. Judging by the reaction at the Expo, I believe it was the right direction. I can’t believe the response the bagger line up received. 3 out of 5 people in booth spent more time looking at the Bagger than they did my most recent hubless wheel bike, The Chronic. Everyone freaked over the .50 Caliber gas cap and Torpedo lights” said Lane.
Billy Lane and Choppers Inc are known for a innovative, high-quality parts line up featuring his patented Six Gun designs. The new parts line includes more Six Gun pieces with broader fitment, new parts specifically designed for baggers like the Ball Milled Antenna Base Cover, Floor Board Inserts, Ball Milled Dash Bezels, .50 Caliber Gas Cap Cover .
Also new for 2007;
Six Gun Fold-Up Passenger Pegs
Six Gun Gas Cap with Adapter for stock HD gas tanks
Unique and all Choppers Inc styled Knurled designs on tank panels, shifter pegs, kickstand grip plates, brake caliper and pedal inserts
Choppers Inc shift linkage bar
And there’s more! To see the entire new line up, visit < www.choppersinc.com or visit Choppers Inc at a rally near you this season.
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–Norman Butler / Inventor of FILTER PLUS / PRINTEX BOLT GUILTY CHOPPER SHOX UNDER YOU ASS–Those experiencing the newest product offered from Guilty Customs of Orlando Florida and Chopper Shox’s of Las Vegas, NV enthusiastically expressed these words after riding on one of Guilty Customs Chopper Shox equipped rigid choppers. These two companies have come together to bring the industries most comfortable riding seat shocks for rigid chopper riders. “All of our shock systems are aluminum bodied and come with full weld on brackets that include 3/16″ steel plates for strength and stainless steel for years of hassle free use. Our shocks do not have anything to break or wear out like seals that can cause fluid leads?. and our shocks are used on production and show bikes world wide.” says Dave Breckon, owner of Chopper Shox’s. “We specialize in patented seat shock system for rigid framed choppers and bobbers, and we started Chopper Shox’s with one goal in mind, to make rigid framed bikes ride better”. Chopper Shox and Guilty Customs passion for creating dependable, unique motorcycle parts that spark a bit of nostalgia at a reasonable price, is what brought the two companies together as manufacturer and distributor. Match this with the people to support the consumer after the sale, and this venture was an easy choice for both Dave Breckon and Hanlon. “The Chopper Shox’s simple styling, quality craftsmanship, excellent customer service and superb riding characteristics made the decision to become a distributor for Chopper Shox a very simple one. We’re currently using their shocks on our builds”, says CJ Hanlon, owner of Guilty Customs. “With our most recent build, Errant, we opted for the two shock system and the feedback from people has been very enthusiastic once they use it”. The shocks will sell from $99.00 to 175.00 respectfully. Additional options such as two sizes of seat pans and/or leather covering will also be offered at additional costs. Chopper Shox (www.choppershox.com) is a Las Vegas based manufacture of custom seat shock systems; air, single and dual shock systems along with seat pans, leather covering and has gained national and international acclaim for their innovative and dependable seat shock systems for custom motorcycles. For more information about this shock system, contact Guilty Customs at info@guiltycustoms.com or 407.453.0844. AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER? WINS BIKE OF THE YEAR? AWARD– Fort Worth, Texas (February 13, 2007) American IronHorse’s 2007 Slammer model has won the prestigious Bike of the Year Award at the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo. This is the second time in its 11-year history that American IronHorse has won this eminent category and the second time that the Slammer has earned an award in this major industry program. “What a fantastic win for American IronHorse,” said Buck Hendrickson, the company’s President. “This major industry award validates all the hard work behind the scenes and and the dedicated passion and vision that has gone into re-designing the Slammer model.” Jeff Long, American IronHorse’s Vice President of Product Development, and Scott Waters, Vice President of Engineering, accepted the trophy at the show?s signature awards banquet held at the show. “We recognize American IronHorse for once again taking a step out of the norm to create an innovative design that rocks the V-Twin industry,” said Jim Betlach, President of the V-Twin Expo. “The Slammer is a great-looking bike and one of the most forward-thinking designs we?ve seen yet from American IronHorse.” American IronHorse?s all new Slammer model sports a completely new look for 2007 which includes a radical split tank design, a longer 45-degree rake, and a SMART electronic fuel-injection system. To see the Slammer and learn more, visit www.americanironhorse.com. KISSIMMEE POLICE CHIEF OWNS TRAFFIC SCHOOL–KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Eyewitness News has learned Kissimmee’s top cop also owns a traffic school, allowing her to make money on tickets handed out by her own officers. She notified the state, Monday, about the business, after Eyewitness News questioned her. Fran Iwanski became Kissimmee’s police chief in October. She then had 30 days to notify the Florida Ethics Commission about her business.Over the phone, Chief Iwanski said she has not done anything unethical, but the county never got the financial disclosure form until Monday afternoon, after Eyewitness News asked about it. “It was just an oversight. It was just an error,” said Gregory Iwanski, the chief’s husband. Gregory Iwanski spoke for his wife, Monday. Eyewitness News asked why she didn’t turn in a form that all local government leaders have to fill out with the state ethics commission. It lists financial interests as required by law.People Eyewitness News spoke to thought Iwanski’s dual role as chief and part owner of a traffic school in Kissimmee is questionable. “I mean, the police officers are giving out tickets and it could be for their gain,” said resident Bonnie Nelson.Eyewitness News ran into city manager Mark Durbin on the street and tried to ask him about Iwanski, but he refused to comment. Instead, Eyewitness News talked to a city spokeswoman.”He trusts her completely and does not believe there is a conflict of interest,” spokeswoman Carla Banks said.Iwanski said she never kept her stake in the Orange-Osceola Safety Institute a secret. Before she became chief last year, she told the city about the school in 2000 and 2004. However, Iwanski insisted over the phone that one has nothing to do with the other. Even though the department issued nearly 14,000 tickets last year, Iwanski said officers do not tell drivers where to go for traffic school.Three Kissimmee Police Department officers work for Iwanski at the traffic school. The chief said there is no policy on how many tickets any officer needs to write. –from Rogue AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE COMES TO BIKERNET.COM–That’s right. I judged the bikes at the Grand Nationals Hot Rod Show in Pomona recently with Jim Waggoman and this bike won hands down. Mike Chase is sending us a full feature and we’ll take good care of it. Christian Dotson built the bike. We need to watch what he creates in the future. A young and very talented builder/designer, machinist. –Bandit Christian Dotson IF WOMEN RAN THE WORLD-Watch out. Changes are coming –from Art Friedman INNOVATION OF THE WEEK, THE LOADALL TRUCK LOADING RAMP SYSTEM–This product is made for full size ,long and short bed trucks, made out of all aluminum extrusions it not only is light weight its extremely durable and long lasting . We can even do custom sizes for ANY special application. This system is not only safe, it also self stores, does not rely on tailgate straps, and converts to work bench /table. Three times as versatile and $1,000 to $2,000 less than hydraulic or electric systems and you can use it for everything, not just motorcycles! Contact info is office – 616 241 4330 fax – 616 241 4337 Email – –Paul Verwys BILL WOULD BAN SEX WITH ANIMALS–INDIANAPOLIS — Sexual relations with animals would be a crime in Indiana under a bill designed to toughen penalties for animal abuse. A House committee on Wednesday unanimously approved the bill, which was introduced after a man was charged with stealing a chicken and killing the animal while having sex with it in northwest Indiana. Lake County Detective Michelle Weaver told lawmakers Wednesday that the measure could protect people as well as animals. Those who have sex with animals are sexual predators who often move from harming animals to harming people, she said. “They don’t just stick to animals,” she said. The provision would create a uniform standard for the state. Some cities and towns outlaw such acts, but the state does not. “I think our constituents would be surprised to learn that bestiality is not a crime in state code,” said Rep. Eric Koch, R-Bedford.The legislation would make sex with animals a misdemeanor in most cases but a felony if the animal “suffers extreme pain or death.” The bill also would make killing an animal with the intent to threaten or terrorize another family member a felony. Weaver said abusers often threaten family pets as a way of showing control. –from John Siebenthaler SEATS OF THE WEEK BY DUANE–How are you. I haven’t had any time to update the website but here are a couple I finished up in the last few days. The sparkplug is an older seat that was for a customer who didn’t pay. Know anyone who needs a seat? $500 and it’s theirs. –Duane
San Diego, CA
Tel: 858-513-2418
Email: 
Dotson Design
707-318-5891
paul@loadall.com
Duane Ballard Custom Leather
603-781-7505
36 Goen Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
www.dbcustomleather.com
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