Hey,
Whatta ya know, a week without a holiday? Every week the news speaks to me like Chinese tealeaves. I get a sense for the industry, society and the world. Then I switch it all around, like Emirel, the chef, whipping up a souffl? on his Viking stove, so the world is more palatable, the industry shines and freedom rings. It’s a good thought, anyway.
A news flash. We received the August copy of the V-Twin News today with the new Crocker on the cover. This week we heard of problems between the partners, so there may be some delays in production until deck is cleared and swept clean. Hang on for updates in the near future.
Anyway, the tealeaves indicated clear skies and upbeat lives this week, so let’s hit it:
EXCLUSIVE TO BIKERNET, NEW BRASS BALLS BOBBER–You are the first to see this new model. We were planning to make a bike like this for 2008, just so happens that we got to do our first one for a customer. We delivered it to our customer last Friday. He is taking it to Colorado on vacation and while there, we are having Michael Lichter shoot it for us.
However, we don’t have a model name yet.
We have the Brass Balls Bobbers
The Brass Balls Choppers
Now what can we call this? Any ideas?
Maybe we can have a name the new bike model contest… Whoever comes up with the coolest name that we select to use, gets a weeks worth of Brass Balls Bobbers t-shirts.
Just send your name notion to the Brass Balls Service Wizard: dar@grandcentral-us.com
We’ll see that you get the prize and recognition for the name on Bikernet.com.
A few of Brass Balls Unknown Model features:
Crazy Horse V-Plus 100″ motor (formerly Indian PP100″)
Ultima 6-speed tranny
Signature BBB oil bag with Key ignition
DNA -2 springer
Standard BBB frame 36 degrees, 0 up, 0 out
Modified Paucho tank
Modified rear fender
Foot boards
Custom exhaust with dual fish tails
Wide front tire
Wide seat
Beach bars
Rear strut over fender
Enclosed primary
Goodson air cleaner
GMA brakes
Ness mirrors
–Dar
VAGABOND CHOPPERS MEETS CRAZY HORSE PAINTING FOR TV BUILD–Last week it was chopper hell at Vagabond Choppers of Deerfield Beach, FL. This week chopper hell has moved about 800 miles north to Crazy Horse Painting of Waxhaw, NC. Say what you want about “one week” builds on tv. That is TV, not REALITY! Reality is working 18 hour days, eating when you can, catching a few hours of sleep here and there, hoping against hope that in your intense day, you do not make some glaring mistake that will come back to haunt you at the worse possible moment.
As of right now, the Today Show bike’s frame, sheetmetal and other small parts are hanging in my paintbooth in color. The frame has been molded and bosywork doen to the sheetmetal. All this in 3 days. Dave, an aspiring painter and airbrush artist from Fla came up here for the week and is getting quite a lesson is real world painting. Saturday night, the parts for the bike, frame, tank, rear fender, and assorted small parts, arrived in bare metal.
Sunday there were 3 women and 1 guy sanding and sanding on those parts. Last night, they were in their second round of primer, molding nearly complete. Yesterday it was just Dave and me. I cannot believe in less than 48 hours, that much work had been accomplished. The Today Show bike is a true team effort. Jimmy, my husband, says I’m pushing myself too hard. Jim tells Dave, “Just tell her when you’re ready to quit for the day and leave. She will just keep going and going.”
But it is far from over. I still have several color coats to spray on the parts. The color is one of my secret mix colors and is unreal wild. I’m about out of my main color and Dave has taken off to get some. With my luck he’ll hightail it home and get while the getting is good and leave me here to suffer alone.
Then it’s artwork, more artwork, logos and clear-coat. Hopefully Dave will stick this out with me. He shook his head the other day and said he had no clue what all went into a paint job like this.
Next week the Chopper Chick Crew and the Today Show bike parts, leave for NYC. Stay tuned to Bikernet for another update next week. Sorry no end result photos of the bike. You’ll have to check out the Today Show, Saturday July 21 7am-9am to see the result of all our hard work.
From all my years of experience, countless things can go wrong between now and then. Can I finish this paint in time? Will Athena and I lose our minds? Can the Chopper Chick Crew pull it off? I guess we’ll all find out.
BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO,PRO-CLUTCH KITS–All the horsepower in the world is absolutely useless if you can’t get it to the rear wheel.Thousands upon thousands of performance-minded riders have chosen a Rivera PrimoPro-Clutch kit to handle their power transfer chores. They rely on a Pro-Clutch becauseit doesn’t slip, whine or bog under the influence of high horsepower !
The world-famous line of Pro-Clutches are easy to install, extremely serviceable and veryuser-friendly. They continue to be the industry standard for high performance clutches.
MSRP on these assemblies is $ 499.00 each, except for PC-1000-A which is $ 550.00.
PC-1000-A . . . PRO-CLUTCH KIT for 1936-1984 BIG TWINS
Increases clutch area by more than 100%. Use with all belt drive or chain drive primaries, tin or aluminum, and any 4-speed transmission. Simple bolt-in installation converts your outdated coil spring clutch to a diaphragm spring function. A durable double-row ball bearing replaces the stock caged bearings, eliminating clutch grab & clutch hub side movement. Requires less hand effort at the handlebar, yet it delivers smooth hand control.
PC-1100-CA . . . PRO-CLUTCH KIT for LATE 1985-1989 EVO BIG TWINS
Upgrade the notoriously poor clutch on your late 1985-1989 Evo Big Twin with Rivera Primo’s Pro-Clutch. Quick & easy installation . . . press out the OEM hub, press in the Pro-Clutch hub. You’ll get a 325% increase in clutch area along with smooth & easy hand control.
PC-1200-CA . . . PRO-CLUTCH KIT for 1990-1997 EVO BIG TWINS
Upgrade the clutch of your 1990-1997 Big Twin model with this Pro-Clutch model. As with the early Evo kit, installation is quick & easy. Simply press out the OEM hub, press in the Pro-Clutch? hub. Now you’ve increased clutch area by nearly 100%. Along with smooth & easy hand control, an addition of a Pro-Clutch? is the best way to upgrade your Big Twin clutch.
PC-1298-CA . . . PRO-CLUTCH KIT for 1998-2006 EVO & TWIN CAM MODELS
(except 2006 Dyna) Increase the clutch area of your 1998-2006 Evo or Twin Cam? Harley (except 2006 Dyna) with the addition of this PC-1298-CA Pro-Clutch?. As with the other model clutches, installation is simple & quick. Just press out the factory hub and press in the Pro-Clutch hub. What you’ll now get is nearly 100% increase in clutch area, plus smooth & easy hand control !
1056-0020 . . . PRO-CLUTCH KIT for 2006-UP DYNA MODELS & 2007 T/CAM BIG TWINS
As you know, Harley has made some major changes on the 2006 Dyna models as well as 2007 Twin Cam? models as well. Besides having 6-speed transmissions, they have changed mainshaft & sprocket shaft configurations. Rivera Primo? has kept abreast & now introduces the latest addition to the world famous clutch line. As with all other models, this new one increases clutch area yet provides effortless hand control at the lever. Installation is easy !
PC-1300-XL . . . PRO-CLUTCH? for 1991 & UP EVO SPORTSTER? & BUELL? MODELS Now you can significantly upgrade the clutch on your 5-speed Evo XL or Buell? by replacing it with a Pro-Clutch. By pressing out the OEM hub & pressing in the the new Pro-Clutch hub, you’ll gain nearly 100% in clutch area along with a smooth, easy hand control !
For these & other fine products contact:Rivera Primo
12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com
LA CHOP RODS INTRODUCES THE HONEY-POT HILDEBRAND OIL FILTER MOUNT–Another unique classic component built by LA County Choprods. This vintage Hildebrandt inspired, cast aluminum oil filter mount comes polished, natural or black with polished fins. It uses a standard H-D spin-on oil filter. It’s scaled down from the vintage Hildebrandt performance Hot Rod brand from the ’50s and ’60s.
It comes complete with stainless fasteners and machined to use _ inch nation pipe threaded fittings (not supplied). It will fit anything up to a twin cam. Brackets are being designed for specific applications.
For more information contact LA County Choprods at:
www.lachoprods.com
LA County Choprods
18001 S. Figueroa Street, Unit F
Gardena, CA 90248
T. (310) 353-2467
F. (310) 768-4100
GREG’S CUSTOM CYLES INTRODUCES TheDeepsickness Front End–Clearwater, Fl – May 4, 2007- Greg’s Custom Cycle Works, Inc. introduces the Deepsickness inverted front end. This new cutting edge production front fork suspension system is designed exclusively for today’s new bikes offering a unique addition to any custom motorcycle.
The Deepsickness Front End actuates differently than a standard hydraulic fork assembly using an external air shock and a stabilizer link for added control and performance plus gives it that cool, mechanical look. The fork tree and rockers are constructed from billet aluminum and have a wide stance. This front end with dimensions of 63 mm hollow tubes allow easy wiring and internal brake to accommodate most bike builders’ needs.
A wide range of handlebars will fit the stock mounting points. We offer a variety of custom colors as well as raw or powder coated finishes with air style shocks & billet rockers. Options, such as gas charge shocks, a driving light package, a headlight and mounting kit are available.
For further information, call Greg’s Custom Cycles at 727-461-4840 or visitwww.gregscycles.com
KIDS & CHROME CHARITY EFFORT SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM EXPECTED TO BE HIGHLIGHT OF RALLY– Hosted by Top 50 Rally Park, Independent Cycle Inc. and Hot BikeMagazine, the inaugural Hot Bike Kids & Chrome charity motorcycle ride onMonday, August 6, promises to be the philanthropic highlight of Sturgisrally week and offers bikers the opportunity to “Rally for a Reason.” Allproceeds from the event will be donated to Kids & Chrome, which benefitsChildren’s Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.
In addition to “rallying for a reason,” bikers will have the chanceto cruise the Black Hills with legends of the motorcycle industry — theinnovative Brian Klock, owner of Klock Werks Kustom Cycles and winner of theDiscovery Channel Biker Build-Off; the talented Laura Ellifson, also part ofthe Klock Werks team and the world record holder on the world’s fastestbagger with a speed of 147 m.p.h.; the retro-loving, art-deco designer NickGenender from New York City Choppers; and a lover of all things shiny, JeffTinnion, publisher of Hot Bike Magazine.
The off-the-beaten-path adventure begins at Top 50 Rally Park (I-90,exit 46, Elk Creek Rd., Piedmont, SD) and journeys through the mountains,prairies and grasslands of the Black Hills region before returning to areception at Top 50 Rally Park.
The registration donation is $10 per person and additional donationswill also be accepted. Registration begins at the Top 50 Rally Park at 10:30a.m., staging for the ride begins at 11:30 a.m., the ride begins at noon andwill be followed by a reception upon return to the Top 50 Rally Park at 6:30p.m.
For the 2007 Kids & Chrome motorcycle raffle, New York City Choppersand Independent Cycle joined forces to create a custom motorcycle that canonly be described as an artful blend of old-school and new-school design.
The bike will be displayed at the Top 50 Rally Park on Monday, August 6, andThursday, August 9. Tickets will be available during the charity ride, atTop 50 Rally Park while the bike is displayed, at Black HillsHarley-Davidson from 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. during rally week, at the Buffalo Chipevery night during rally week and online at www.kidsandchrome.com The Hot Bike Kids & Chrome charity ride is sponsored by Hot BikeMagazine, Independent Cycle, Top 50 Rally Park, Miller Lite, Mad Maps andRed Bull. ROSS PISTONS LOOKING FOR A MOTORCYCLE REP–It’s a chance for a young man or woman to work for a solid American company and get to know the industry from the performance side.It allows an individual to get to know all the top engine builders and dealers all over the country, while hanging with all the major players. It’s a chance to help engine builders stay right at the top of their game by studying all the latest piston technology. Chance of a lifetime. NEW BUELL 1125R REDEFINES THE SPORTBIKE RIDING EXPERIENCE–Liquid-Cooled V-Twin Wraps 146-hp in Patented Buell Technology. EAST TROY, Wis. (July 8, 2007) – The Buell Motorcycle Company is set to break the convention of the superbike category with the Buell 1125R, an all-new, liter-class motorcycle that delivers an artful balance of street and track performance. Rooted in the core design principles and character that have defined Buell motorcycles for 25 years, the 1125R offers power, handling and agility that will take its owner to a new level of riding experience. The Buell 1125R joins the XB and Blast as a third and distinct Buell motorcycle platform. The Buell 1125R is expected to arrive in Buell dealerships in late 2007. “We designed the 1125R from the rider down,” said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. “The 1125R takes Buell to a new level of performance, while continuing to embrace the fundamental Buell principals of motorcycle design and offering a great motorcycle riding experience.” The Buell 1125R riding experience derives not just from its power, but from a carefully considered combination of engine performance, precise-and-agile handling, advanced aerodynamics, and superior rider environment and control, all packaged with distinctive styling that leaves many of the motorcycle’s mechanical components exposed. New V-Twin Muscle The Buell 1125R Helicon engine is a new 1125cc DOHC V-Twin, the first liquid-cooled engine to power a street-legal Buell motorcycle. This compact, 72-degree engine is the result of a collaboration between Buell and BRP-Rotax, a leader in the development and manufacture of advanced engines for recreational products. The Helicon engine was designed to Buell specifications and is exclusive to Buell. It will be manufactured in Austria by BRP-Rotax. The most-powerful street-legal engine ever offered by Buell, the Helicon engine is rated at 146 crankshaft horsepower, and is designed to deliver optimized usable power, with a broad powerband across its 10500 rpm range. Its V-Twin design retains the styling and character that has always defined the Buell riding experience. The engine is cradled in a new Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC) with massive, rigid aluminum spars that double as the fuel reservoir. The new 1125R sticks to the three tenants of the Buell Trilogy of Technology – chassis rigidity, low unsprung weight and mass centralization – to deliver race-inspired agility and handling. The all-new front fairing and radiator cowling was developed using the latest computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to provide superior aerodynamics, rider comfort, and efficient air flow to longitudinal radiators and a ram-air intake system. The front wheel is supported by 47 mm inverted forks. A new Buell ZTL2 front brake features an eight-piston caliper based on the brake developed for the Buell XBRR racing motorcycle. A smooth-shifting six-speed transmission is mated to a new HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) Slipper Action clutch that uses engine vacuum to boost clutch-lever action and to provide a “slipper” effect when the engine is down-shifted at speed. A new underslung muffler has dual brushed stainless steel outlets. The Buell 1125R offers an athletic riding position. Quiet Zone aerodynamics are achieved by managing air flow around the rider for enhanced performance and comfort. The toe levers on both the brake and shift foot controls are adjustable to match rider foot size. The instrument cluster features a large analog tachometer and a digital speedometer, plus an Onboard Diagnostic Information System (O.D.I.S.) screen and other interactive features. The fairing shape is inspired by the Buell XBRR and features six-bulb headlamps. LED turn signals are integrated into the mirror housings. The Buell 1125R is available with Midnight Black bodywork, Diamond Blue wheels, Diamond Blue frame and swingarm, and Fusion Bronze engine trim. 
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