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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT– The first report in February, to many that means the Super Bowl is over, so enough Janet Jackson flashing the tit; nice nipple ring though. Those who have AOL are calling to cancel after all the commercials. For me it?s crunch time. Yeap, only a couple weeks before shipping off to Daytona, the whole rig, bikes, shirts and all the crap we end up taking over. I’m still short one bike; I will have no life from now on ’till the sucker is finished. This is a Daytona Bike Week that I wanted to skip because the never-ending work on the new shop takes priority, but we are obligated so we must show up. I’m down to the ceiling, a/c units and organizing. As always the tuff part is getting all the shit in place, and that’s just for the showroom. I still have to deal with the shop and tools……Before I start I would like to thank everyone that took the time to send an e-mail about last weeks report. I figure there are a lot of people with sort of the same thoughts and no real way to tell the world about them, but I’m also sure that e-mailing Bandit might be the cure for that.
I guess I’ve talked a hundred times about how difficult it is to attend one of this events for us, the logistics, cash and many other things, not that I’m bitching, but a few days ago we were talking about different places, some that I have been for extended periods of time, some very short. And like every time a bunch of guys get to bullshit after a long day, the mind started rolling. Sometimes it makes you wonder what would I be doing if I was not in Puerto Rico, sure there’s many places in the West Indies I really like, Antigua and St. Barts are top on my list, but they would not work for what I do. Then the obvious came to mind, Hawaii, then again, it would be kind of the same as living in Puerto Rico, limited by thousands of nautical miles.
So I guess California is the answer. Smack in the center of LA would be a cool place, even with the fakeness and distances it would be cool to be able to hop on the chopper after a day of work, hit Sunset and park the sucker right in front of the Viper Room, or the Roxxy. Maybe even shooting the shit and building a couple bikes for celebs. How about hopping in the truck and just picking up the frame when it’s ready, not waiting ’till it travels half a world. Same for most of the components to put the chops together, just go pick them up. Even simpler would be to go visit my friends. The Bikernet headquarters would be invaded at least once a week, West Coast Choppers and Chica would get used to my frequent visits, Hawaii only a skip and few bucks away. Needless to say the hottest big breasted babes at your disposal…..Cool car shows, swap meets and everything in between. And, just in case when they start doing the dreaded profiling, I would not give a fuck if I get a red dot since I could drive any place I feel like.
Sure there will be a tremor here and there, but what the hell, gas prices sky high and beaches that suck, there’s no way you can have it all. Fuck I would call Monster House and let them do a strip joint in my pad. Then again, maybe New York City would be the place, although the chopper thing there…I don’t know…. I guess I’ll leave that to Indian Larry and the guys….
Maybe the insanity of being at the shop, breathing fumes and dust has gotten to me, maybe is the road calling, or the much needed and desired escape from it all and rest (party too). Or maybe what I was reading the other night about Von Dutch and the way he saw things, he was a very simple man, and I guess in his maniacal way, happy. After all sometimes simpler things are much better, like choppers, the best times are spent in remote places with little to do, sometimes just lay in the sun, read a book and go party a bit at night. Sure it gets a lot more interesting when a female companion is added to the picture, but sometimes the hunt is part of the fun. I guess I’m talking about adventure, (and I might be jumping from one thing to another) but I guess that’s why people sail around the world, or go for long rides, or hide in far away islands. it’s a way to gather thoughts and be able to create and learn, it’s a way to be separated from all the bullshit that goes with everyday living in over populated places. Do like Che Guevara, known as a communist to many, but an adventurer and believer at heart, he would cross the Andes in South America on small motorcycles aiding lepers, and jumped on the boat to Cuba and it’s revolution for the hell of it. He believed in men and their causes (no matter which), and he was the first one to do the deed, (I?m not saying he was a “good” or “bad” person, just stating some facts). I guess the important thing here is that we do things because we believe in them, and to make us better people (our perception of “better” varies).
We are creatures of our surroundings, but when our world is wide and vast, filled with memories, books and learning?s, we are certainly much better people. I guess my point is, after all the ramblings, that we are living our industry time, we are all growing at such a gigantic pace that we are forgetting what this is all about. It takes a certain kind of individual to sit down and create a motorcycle, to weld, fabricate and put together ideas. It?s a rat race, mostly about making more money and being successful, getting recognition and lives the life that is represented. It becomes a burden when you “have to” do things instead of doing them because you love it. Let?s put it this way, I never thought I would say that I dreaded going to Daytona, but I do. I don’t go for the photo shoots, nor how many shirts I might sell. I go because I’m lucky to have friends that will be there and I know we will have a good time hanging out and shooting the shit. It?s a very high price to pay just for that, but I guess friends are worth every single red cent…..And after all the TV is gone, all the hoopla, cheers and media is out of the picture, what you have left is a bunch of boys doing what they love, shooting the shit, checking the chicks and beating their choppers up. Simple ain’t it?
If in the Kentucky area don’t forget to go check out the Louisville Easyrider show. Chica and Hank Young will be there with their latest creations for Discovery’s Biker Build off. Choose the one you like most and vote, they are both cool guys so give them a fair chance. This coming weekend!
Like I’ve said before, we are working on bikes all the time, so if there’s any tech article you might have in mind let us know, I will do my best to take the shots, and post it here.
We have new Chopper Freak ™ and Shop clothing available through our web site, check it out and call if interested. We got the new shop and need as much $$$ as possible.
Soon I will have signature cards, I know I’m not that famous, but if interested drop me an E, who knows, maybe in the future they might be worth something on E-bay..
The Puerto Rico bike weekend info is also available on my web site, if interested check it out
We’ve heard rumors that some builders are doing a “theme” bike on Janet Jackson’s boob….We?ll keep you informed…
And like always there’s a few bikes on the lift right now, I won’t have any new bikes for Daytona, so they will be at Sturgis. I will keep posting, or maybe even better; do the whole build here in Bikernet…
See ya next week, if I have not decided to take off and live on a cliff in Antigua for a few months.
Jose – Caribbean Bikernet Reporter
BIKERNET CONTEST WINNERS–Here are the two newest winners, and what they won.
From the free section:
JIM LIPPERT FROM OMAHA, NE
Suggestion: HOW ABOUT ANCHORING THE LINK TO THE THURSDAY NEWS TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE, RIGHT UNDER THE SITE DIRECTORY. AS IT IS NOW WE HAVE TO SEARCH DOWN THE COLUMN TO FIND IT.
Wanted: THAT NEW GAMBLER HAT LOOKS PRETTY COOL. I’D TAKE ONE OF THOSE. A BANDIT’s BEDROLL WOULD BE GOOD TO HAVE FOR WEEKEND TRIPS TOO. HOW ABOUT A MEANINGFUL ONE NIGHT STAND WITH SIN WU?
A Gambler Hat it is, girl not included. If Jim had asked for a meaningless relationship, I may have considered it.
In answer to his request, you can always reach the news from the links at the bottom of each page, Bikernet Thursday news, and also from the directory.
Click on the link below to purchase your very own Bikernet hat!http://www.bikernet.com/catalog/onlinecatalog.asp?Category=Bikernet+Originals
FOR THE CANTINA WINNER we have:
Taylor, George from San Antonio, TX
Wanted: A jug of Tennessee sipping whiskey.
Taylor gets a T-Shirt from Bikernet. Bandit wouldn’t be very happy, if I gave anyone, other than himself, Whiskey. Taylor, if you read this, please e-mail your shirt size.
ALL INDOORS -at the – Taylor County Expo Center – Taylor County Fairgrounds – ABILENE. ANTIQUE, CUSTOM & TOURING MOTORCYCLE SHOW– No Entry Fee – Trophies for 1st & 2nd in Each Class – Peoples Choice Award by Crowd Vote & More Check www.texasscooter.com for Show Classes and Entry Form
ANDWALL TO WALL – MOTORCYCLE RELATED VENDORS – SELLIN?
Discounted Leather – Used Harley & Other Make
Parts – New Parts – Knives – Jewelry – T Shirt
Vendors of All types – Sunglasses – Take Off
Motorcycle Parts – Folks Cleaning Out Their
Garages – Pinstripers – Traveling Parts Vendors &
More – Vendors Preview List On www.texasscooter.co
LIVE BAND – DOOR PRIZES – Parts & Party !! – Don?t Miss It !!!
Admission $8 for Adults – 5 thru 12 $5 – Under 5 Free – – Show Hours 11am – 5pm
DIRECTIONS: From I-20 in east Abilene – take exit 290 & go south & Fairgournds are on right
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