February 22, 2007 Part 4


BIKERNET NEWS TOP STORIES–NEW ART FROM SCOTT JACOBS, SARA LIBERTE AUCTION, BIKERBUILD-OFF TONIGHT, H-D DAYTONA RIDE, INDY REPORT, V-BIKE KITS FOUND, WEST VA CALL TO ARMS, NEW SPIT VISION MIRRORS, CHILDRENS CHARITY RUN, RUSSIAN BIKE FEATURE COMING, ABATE OF FLORIDA NEEDS HELP AND KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL HANDS OUT THE CHOPPER GRADES

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ALL ORIGINAL (1908 HARLEY) BY SCOTT JACOBS–Prints now available. Contact:

Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453 www.scottjacobsstudio.com

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THIS WEEK’S BIKERNET.COM CHANCE OF A LIFETIME–Here is your chance to grab a builder and Machine fine art Poster by artist Sara Liberte AND have it autographed by all of the Builders in attendance during Billy Lanes Builders Breakfast at Destination Daytona (I-95 and US 1 exit 273) wed. March 7th 2007 at 9am.

Sara Liberte’s latest Image Fusion series “Builder and Machine” explores the talented craftsmen working in the motorcycle industry today. Come meet the world’s most recognized bike builders all in one place, one time for one great cause! Don’t miss it. Proceeds to benefit Boggy Creek Camp. Limited ticket sales, order now before they are all gone at www.choppersinc.com

www.saraliberte.com
Sara Liberte ~ RT’s North Hills Cycle inc.
328 Perry Hwy Pittsburgh, PA 15229
412.931.6205

Kim
Kim Suter was in a Build-off Last year against Gypsy.

BIKER BUILD-OFF TONIGHT–Don’t miss it.The first two shows did very well, numbers wise, which proves that Bikernet.com works…. cause as you know the Network did amazingly little to promote BBO. So thanks, thanks, thanks.

The show this Thursday is a build-off between Chica of Chica Custom Cycles, Huntington Beach, CA and Michael Barragan of Evil Spirit Engineering, Glendale, CA. Chica built a red and white homage to the sixties… laid back, long bars, banana seat, eight foot sissy bar… totally hand wrought. He calls his creation the “Mama-san Special” because it is built in honor of his wife, Hitomi. On the ride she’s up behind him the entire length of the trip.

Barragan, an up and comer, is revered in Japan though just becoming known in the U.S. He built a post industrial, futuristic ghetto sled in his small but extremely intense shop behind his house. The two fabricators meet in Ft. Worth, Texas in the historic Stockyards casino where Hugh”Chopper” King deals them a hand which seals their fate and which sends them on their way to the 300,000 plus Lone Star Rally in Galveston.

–Hugh

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S&S OBTAINS EPA ENGINE CERTIFICATION, UNLEASES NEW ENGINE–All three of S&S Cycles’ V-Series engine families have been EPA certified, making S&S the first motorcycle engine manufacturer to produce pre-certified EPA compliant engines for use by individuals and custom bike builders.By using motors that are pre-certified to meet emissions regulations, individuals and builders can now build EPA compliant motorcycles without having to go through the complicated and costly emissions testing procedures themselves. This will allow small volume manufacturers to build and sell as many custom motorcycles as they want to, and individuals can now own, ride and sell them without prior restrictions – as long as the engine package is not altered in any way that increases exhaust emissions.

“This is a very important announcement for the V-Twin industry, including every builder and shop in the U.S,” says S&S VP of product development, Scott Sjovall. “We have been working hard on these certifications since the letter of guidance was issued in July of 2006, and I’m extremely happy to see all three of the engine families approved just as the 2007 season is ready to kick off.”

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On the heels of this announcement comes word of S&S Cycle’s all-new X-Wedge engine which is also right in line with the EPA’s most stringent environmental expectations. A departure from previous engine efforts, the X-Wedge is a 56-degree, closed-loop fuel-injected, three-cam, overhead valve V-Twin. One key engineering feature is the versatility of this design and the ability to create a wide range of engine sizes. Immediate plans include a 117ci X-Wedge to be released later this year, but in the future bore and stroke sizes can be maximized to create up to a 139ci engine. Regardless of the displacement, the 56-degree V-Twin utilizes three belt-driven cams – two exhaust cams and a common intake cam – to achieve almost straight pushrod angles. Combine these cams with automotive-style rockers and roller tappets to create what S&S calls an incredibly quiet, EPA noise conscious valvetrain.”

For full specs on the new X-Wedge or S&S Cycle’s complete lineup of EPA-friendly engines and components, click on www.sscycle.com.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2007 DAYTONA RIDE-IN SHOW SET FOR MARCH 7– MILWAUKEE (February 20, 2007) – Some of the world’s coolest custom motorcycles will be the main attraction at the annual Harley-Davidson Ride-In Show on Wednesday, March 7 at the upcoming 66th annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla. Harley-Davidson owners are invited to enter the competition for cash and trophies, while motorcycle enthusiasts can check out the sweet selection of rolling artwork.

Owners can enter their Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Ride-In Show Contest to be held on Wednesday, March 7 at the Ocean Center Arena, 101 N. Atlantic Avenue. Registration is from 8-11 a.m., with judging to follow by Harley-Davidson design experts and prize awards. The $10 entry fee is donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and each participant receives a special edition commemorative plaque designed by Willie G. Davidson. “Best of Show” winners in each of the judging classes will receive a $500 cash prize and a trophy. In addition, $500 cash prizes will be awarded to the top Sportster and top Big Twin motorcycles using Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. There is no charge for spectators to attend the Ride-In Show.

“Daytona is a prime opportunity for the Harley-Davidson riders who spend countless hours customizing their motorcycles to display the results of their hard work,” said Art Gompper, Harley-Davidson Director of Marketing. “The passion and attention to detail that goes in to these custom Harleys always makes for an incredible show.”

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INDY INSIDER REPORT–Still sorting things out, but everythings changed from the days when Bourget and Coddington wowed the crowd. Crate chops are dead dead dead — straight from the source, which I can’t give up.

Metric chops are more in evidence but not hugely. Saw way more atvs and scooters than bikes. Branding for the new mfgs. will be impossible and they’re left selling a commodity.

Personally really like the new Victory bagger(s) — at my age, I can see Sue and I on one in a few years. I think they’ve hit the demographic bullseye dead center. They’ve put a lot of thought into the instrumentation and accessories and avoided looking like an H-D clone.

I think dealers, and it is a dealer show, saw a lot of new and/or alternative product to sell. The Cycle World dinner presentation showed continued (but slower) positive motorcycle growth (registrations). Chinese (Asian) everywhere – too bad for American manufacturing – just a memory now. Plenty of knock offs, of knock offs.

I think overall everyone felt positive – at least there were a lot of orders getting written. I thought last year had more buzz, but this year felt very confident. My new term for the show overall is alternative transportation – motorized things with wheels that aren’t cars or trucks. Powersports is definitely not about just motorcycles anymore. Ya should’ve seen the Castrol booth girls. I think I’m permanantly blind just thinking about them — and no, I don’t have pix of their gorgeous asses.

–Undercover John S. badge number 6969

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TWO RARE, HARD-TO-FIND V-BIKE KIT LIKE BIKERNET USED TO SET WORLD’S FASTEST PANHEAD RECORD, AVAILABLE–I’ve got the contact info for the dealer with the kits. He is asking 15k per kit.Road Rider 408-489-7700 Ask for Hammer, say that you were referred bythe LA CCI Rep.Joey Jelf. And whisper, “Sim Sala Bim,” under your breath when you call. These John Reed designed kits are complete with Rev Tech Engines and Trans. We used a Hot Rod Accurate Engineering 120-inch Panhead engine by Berry Wardlaw and a Baker, Made in America, transmission.

ABATE OF WEST VIRGINIA ISSUES A WORLD WIDE CALL TO ACTION– Thetarget is one person. Carrie Webster, Chair of the WV House JudiciaryCommittee. The message is simple.”MOVE HB-2834 The Riders Choice bill to a vote in the Judiciary Committee”.

No explanations of why this bill should be moved on are expected,or needed. The object here is to clog all communications to her office,and Business. Call, Fax, and E-mail. We need to send a message that thisis an important, and highly popular piece of legislation. Her tacticshave given us no choice other than shutting down all her communications.We need to do this yesterday. All help from anywhere on the planet willbe greatly appreciated. Please contact all of the below.Business contact info phone (304) 345-0346fax(304) 345-0375 Use up paper, and ink. Empty the machineemail Email Me Use thehyper-link if the words “Email ME” come to you as clickable.

Capitol Contact Info(304) 340-3252cwebste1@mail.wvnet.edu

–Hawk
ICQ 34668186
AOL SoLRHawk

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NEW SPLIT VISION MIRRORS FOR ALL HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODELS —MILWAUKEE (December 22, 2006) – The exclusive design of the new Split Vision Mirrors (P/N 92190-06, $119.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories help minimize blind spots and provide a panoramic rear view of the left and right lane, and the road behind. The mirrors feature a large primary panel for a normal view, and a second, outboard convex panel for a wider field of vision. Perched on a curving, slotted stem and chrome-plated to a brilliant shine, the teardrop shape features a deep embossed “Harley-Davidson” script logo. Sold in pairs, the Split Vision Mirrors fit all 1982-later Harley-Davidson models.

For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.

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THE CHILDREN’S THERApLA Y FOUNDATION, INC.MOTORCYCLE RUN AUCTION/RAFFLE/PRIZE DONATION —Who:TherAplay is a unique outpatient rehab clinic for children with special needs.TherAplay incorporates the movement of horses into physical, occupational and speech therapy.

What:TherAplay is hosting a Motorcycle Run to raise much-needed funds to support our clinic.We’re collecting items for auction, raffle and prizes at this event.

When:TherAplay Motorcycle Run: Saturday, May 19, 2007.How You Can Help:Please make a generous donation to this worthy cause:Simply choose a wonderful item you would like to donate, fill out the information below,and mail or fax this form by April 2, 2007 to:
. TherAplay. 9919Towne Road. Carmel, IN 46032 . Fax: (317)872-3234 .
. Someone from TherAplay will contact you to make arrangements to pick up your donation.
. Questions? Contact Breinne at TherAplay at (317)872-4166or breinne.risner@childrenstheraplay.org.

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RUSSIAN BIKERS READ BIKERNET.COM–I Mikushev Alexey, from Novosibirsk, Russia.I liked your site. Probably, you will be interested with my motorcycle.If want – I shall send you photos more high quality.

Everything starts, when I was 12. I watched TV and there was a program about Moscow bikers. They rode on amazing handmade bikes with long forks and opposite engines, I’ve never seen something like this. That’s how my dream to build a chopper appears. I’ve bought an old (1974) Ural for $100. It was out of order and I put it in garage, then it changed many places – workshops, flats?

–Mikushev
mailto:mikushevaleksey@ngs.ru

We hope to bring you a full feature of Mik’s bike in the near future.–Bandit

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ABATE OF FLORIDA NEEDS SUPPORT–Motorcycle Riders of Florida need to Pay Attention and Get Involved.This came to me from ABATE of Florida. Though it asks you to become a member what the letter says is very true.

You Need To Contact Your Legislator and Ask They Vote NO! On HB265 and SB984

— ROGUE

The Legislative Session is Upon Us. When they are done in Tallahassee this year,will you still be able to afford to ride your motorcycle? Will you even be able to keep it?

For all of you FREELOADERS who continue to sit on your can and let members of ABATE OF FLORIDA protect your interests, listen up. This would include those of you who think that the only thing we care about is helmets, you listen up too.

The Florida Legislative Session begins on the 1st Tuesday in March and convenes for sixty consecutive days. The legislature is not even in regular session yet, and we already have the HB265 bill in the Florida House and companion SB984 in the Florida Senate. These bills conveniently do not include the word ‘motorcycle’ or ‘cycle’ but if these bills are passed into law in their current form, the face of motorcycling in Florida will severely change. The result will mean only the wealthy will be able to legally ride. A few short on money but big on cojones will choose not to meet the requirements of the new law. Unfortunately that will mean they are criminals and subject to fine, prosecution and incarceration.

Why do we already know this? Why are we already working on this when search engines do not discover any threat to motorcycling in this bill? ABATE OF FLORIDA members join together and involve themselves in fundraising to provide for a lobbyist. This same lobbyist called this to our attention just about the time the ink was drying on the bill.

This onerous bill deletes a portion of statute that defines motor vehicles. This same portion being deleted happens to exclude motorcycles from carrying PIP. Forget about the cost of carrying PIP on a motorcycle (and that you cannot buy it), but imagine how much it will cost to insure yourself against being run over by someone. No fault situations do not work or provide affordable solutions for someone riding a motorcycle. The reason insurance companies want helmets on motorcyclists boils down to the simple fact that when someone they insure runs over one of us, it costs them big money. As a motorcyclist, you know that a helmet is not going to save you from injury and/or death when Joe Impala runs over you so you understand why insurance companies are going to make you pony up big time when a new law makes you responsible for paying for your injuries when someone runs over you. HB265/SB984 will relieve the at-fault Joe Impala’s insurance company of the financial responsibility of running you over.

Ride safe out there and if you want to keep riding, get yourself signed up as a member and pay attention. Those who have been carrying your load and pulling your weight all of these years may come up short without your help, so get off your can and take yourself off the welfare biker role??.

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KENNEDY HIGH BIKE PROJECT UPDATE–Things are going great for the Kennedy High bikeproject. We have our, 100% made from scratch studentbuilt gas tank, out to paint as well as a custom oilbag we modified. The rear fender and frame should beready to go by the weekend and now we are focusing onour old school ’58 Panhead build.

The frame and frontend came back from paint over the weekend and alreadythis morning we have it coming together. This oldPanhead is S&S stroked and will be running an GoblinMillworx tested Hunt magneto, with a Solutionsmachining anodized cover. The paint on the tank willincorporate some retro touches and will be on displayat the Donnie Smith show with our other class bike.We will incorporate a new school and a second oldschool build every year now to show the public whatthe Kennedy kids are capable of. Next year there willbe a ’47 Knuck in the mix along side our 2008 build.

–TEACH
Kevin Baas
BAAS METAL CRAFT
Custom made steel signs, art, furniture and fabricated parts.
www.baasmetalcraft.com
952-215-1252
“When in doubt, burn out!”

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2007 SENATE BILL 5985 REGARDING THE OPERATION OF SPLITTING LANES–Introduced by Sen. Dan Swecker on February 12, 2007, to allow motorcycle operators to travel between lanes traveling in the same direction when traffic is moving less than half of the posted speed limit. Motorcyclist would be limited to speeds of 10 miles per hour above the average speed of traffic when traveling between lanes. See companion HB 2160.Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 12, 2007.

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ScotteVest Stealthywear: George W. Wears This Stuff

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She needs a jacket.

Classic vest

Scott Jordon was into skiing, motorcycling and other outdoor sports including a bit of sports car racing, but couldn’t find the type of clothing to carry what he needed to carry without looking like he was preparing to climb Mt. Everest. He wanted outdoor clothing that would keep him comfortable and carry his necessities… sunglasses, wallet, passport, toll change, snacks, sun tan lotion, camera, film, keys, first aid kit, tools, as well as electronic gear, e.g. cell phone, GPS, MP3, you know, the array of modern personal, communication, weapons and entertainment gear, but still look good doing it. Form and function as it were. Necessity being one mother of an invention incentive, he began designing his vision of the right stuff. It worked out so well that he left the law shingle behind and went full bore designing clothing that works. He calls the company Scottevest (pronounced ScottieVest.)

“I sort of joke that what we’re doing is the most interesting thing that’s happened to clothing since the bikini,” said Jordan, speaking from his home in Ketchum, Idaho. “For thousands of years clothing has done essentially 2 1?2 things; protect you from the elements, and number two, as an afterthought, make a fashion statement. The other “half” is the pockets. Well, okay, let’s slap a pocket here without thinking much about whether it’s a good place for a pocket, what people are going to put in there, how do you avoid things from falling out, how will you be able to feel a vibrating cell phone and easily access it.

Today many clothing companies don’t allow for those considerations because the designers themselves usually don’t carry around a bunch of stuff. It’s even more relevant with the “hands-free” legislation that’s passing like wildfire through the U.S. and already required in Europe and Asia.”

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Historical riding apparel from Bob T.

PAN without the Peter

Here we get to the “networking” system or Personal Area Network (PAN), hidden channels that allow users to connect electronic devices, aka gizmos, without any visible wires, the pathways built into ScotteVest vests and jackets. PAN provides a means by which you can plug your electronics through out of sight connections integrated through the pockets then attached to buds around the collar to route the earphone wires to your ears, a la Secret Service. The features are also present in the company’s prototype motorcycle jacket seen here for the first time. Jordon’s first sample motorcycle jacket incorporates all their stealth pocket designs and electronic networking system with the protection of leather, geared toward bikers.

In addition, we got to examine ScotteVest’s Version 3.0 Fleece as well as their Version 3.0+ SeV jacket with an integrated Solar panel. That’s right, a wearable solar charging system designed into your clothing that continually charges your battery operated gizmos. Even James Bond didn’t have this one. What we have here is a jacket that itself is a gadget.

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New Rodeo Drive JacketIt’s not brown, it’s walnut, and a fine shade at that. This one’s made with microsuede and runs both dress-up and casual, plus it’s got the 39 pockets with PAN, magnetic closures and lots of the SeV special features. And price is right. MSRP $199.99.

Popular with Shadow Warriors

ScotteVest products have already created quite a buzz in other sections of the country. Word is that the gear has caught the eye of CIA and certain special ops military services. The story goes that a Secret Service agent was wearing one of the SeV jackets in the White House when George W saw it and asked for one. Bottom line is that you can carry a small laptop in the jacket or a mini-Uzi and no one will know about it. The gear has been on display at the Tech Museum of Innovation in Silicon Valley and The International Spy Museum Store in D.C. Moreover the clothing is designed for the “mobile professional” with pockets that don’t create bulges and that offer unique features. It has the look of top quality sports clothing and is “at home” in or out of civilization.

Does the stuff apply to motorcycling? The quick answer…oh, yeah.

Milan
New Milan Leather JacketThis jacket feels as good as it looks. In chocolate brown and just as tasty, it’s fashioned from lambskin and features 41 pockets and compartments with magnetic closures, the ScotteVest integrated PAN system to run all your gizmos in stealth mode. Very slick system in an out. Your bike’s got a show quality exterior, time to upgrade your own. MSRP: $450.

Solar Three.0 Finetex Jacket with Solar Option

I was ready for my next secret mission, or a run to the burger stand, when I donned this jacket, the company’s signature SeV Finetex combined with the removable solar panels. It’s literally got all the hidden bells (42 pockets and compartments) and whistles we mentioned in the prototype biker jacket plus other features including a set of hidden epaulets designed to use any standard belt clip. You can attach devices to either shoulder, for example hands-free operation of your cell phone/PDA speaker phone/camera or walky-talky. It features magnetic/Velcro/zipper/snap closures, special interior security pockets for credit cards and memory cards as well as the full spectrum of concealed pockets plus the optional and removable solar panel attached to the back of the jacket.

Now these jackets have a learning curve to navigate all the pockets and for deciding on your uses for each. They do come with an “owner’s manual”. Call it a voyage of discovery because of all its features. The accompanying literature is well-written, clear and well, fun. The exterior of the jacket is FineTex © that is waterproof, windproof and breathable, also lightweight but tough, has zip-off sleeves turning it into a vest, collar loops for earbuds or microphone, Coolmax © lining, the PAN system, a padded collar and James Bondish styling. It’s got its act together. It fits, feels and functions with what I’d guess you’d call confidence. You can tell some serious thought went into its design.

In one of the large “handwarmer” pockets, there’s even an elastic beverage holder to hold a beverage upright and a hat-hold clip located at the left bottom seam. In the right exterior breast pocket, there’s a plastic holder that pulls out to display a badge/credential holder, ID, name tag, whatever. On the outside of the comfy felt-lined collar is an unzippable hood and on the inside of the collar, a conduit for hiding earphone wires. You want more? In the inside left breast pocket, there’s a clipped-on eyeglass chamois. The big pocket on the back will take your laptop, magazines, books or even a hydration system. A nice touch is that every pocket has a card listing the pocket’s potential uses and applications.

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Now for the wildest gizmo, the SeV Solar panel.

It Velcro’s onto the back of the jacket and looks like a design element rather than hardware. The flexible, lightweight thin-film photovoltaic material is made from copper iridium gallium diselenide (CIGS), a sun absorbing material placed onto a thin substrate. The panels charge a battery pack that’s included and which takes 2-3 hours to charge in direct sunlight, longer on cloudy days but also in artificial light. The battery pack takes 2-3 hours to charge a cell phone, 3-5 for a MP3 player.

You route the 4-foot wire into the zipper pocket on the back of the jacket, then to any of the internal or external jacket pockets through the provided holes. You can then insert the solar charger male connector into the auxiliary battery pack (ABP) female connector. A red LED tells you charging is taking place, a green one tells you the charge is complete. If there’s not enough light, the red light remains off. The ABP will charge most USB compatible devices, but note that Apple iPod is a bit more iffy and requires “computer authentication”. Next you use a standard cable (not supplied) to the auxiliary box female USB port and connect it your hand held device. You can charge up while riding, sort of a mobile solar generating plant on two wheels. The solar panels can get wet, but you don’t want to take them scuba diving. Also, you can only charge one device at a time. But if you’re camping in Death Valley without a wall outlet in sight, you’ve still got juice.

We think the solar charger is way cool and certainly makes sense if you’re cruising off the beaten track and far from electrical hookups. Having a readily available source of energy (and pollution free to boot) seems a boon. Plus the grin factory explaining what that thing lying across your back does is worth the price of admission. And you can wear the curly earphone wire which might get you a better table at McDonald’s.

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Version 3.0 FleeceI also give a thumbs up vote for the Scottevest 3.0 Fleece. Along with a multitude of stealthy pockets and compartments, its detachable sleeves allow for instant vest transformation, plus it serves double duty as a liner for the SeV jacket or just as a layer under your regular cruising jacket or riding suit. Quality construction, versatile, warm, comfortable, lightweight, functional, outta-sight carrying capacity as claimed, and hi-style ratings.

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How Much to Get ScotteVested?

The Version 3.0 Fleece is $130. The Solar 3.0 Finetex is $425.00 If we had to guess, we’d say Harry Houdini would have taken a good look at the gear, smiled and ordered up his Scottevest wardrobe. To check out more of the Scottevest products log onto www.scottesvest.com or call 1-866-909-8378.

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