Bandit said he was just gonna ride to Barstow for the weekend when he left at the crack of dawn yesterday, but did he need to pack a week’s worth of clothes plus condoms and Viagra? His phone call last night was innocent enough, but all he wanted to talk about was the big-titted barmaid.
Wait a minute. He mumble something about running into 50 damn Hamsters heading to the Badlands. Do you think he could possibly be riding to Sturgis without me? No, couldn?t be.
I?ll just finish the Sunday Post for him, clean his house, cook a huge meal and wait by the gate, so I can open it for him when I hear the King rumble up the street. He?ll be home today, I?m sure?
Agents serve warrants in crackdown on motorcycle clubs–
MELBOURNE, Fla. – A two-year undercover investigation into two nationally known motorcycle clubs resulted in six local search warrants being served early this morning.
Agents for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were joined at 6 a.m. by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to serve warrants at several residential locations.
No arrests were made and the warrants were served without incident, said ATF spokesman Carlos Baixaulit.
“Everyone involved’s been real cooperative,” he said. “We’re still awaiting word from our command center as to what was seized during the search.”
So far, Baixaulit said, the warrants have resulted in the seizure of two handguns, one shotgun, one M-1 machine gun and a bulletproof vest. Various narcotics have also been taken, but again, no arrests have been made.
In addition to the search warrants served in Brevard County, three warrants each were served in Seminole and Orange counties as well as one in Hernando County on the west coast. The Hernando search led to the arrest of Warlock chapter president Kevin Dupres on charges of possessing a silencer.
Baixaulit said the investigation into the motorcycle clubs began in Shenandoah Co., Virginia when local sheriff’s agents began investigating the Warlock Motorcycle Club and Hells Angels for distribution of methamphetamines.
Federal officials say the two clubs were distributing the narcotic into five states – Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Maryland and Florida.
Earlier this month in Arizona, 30 Hells Angels members were arrested, charged with a variety of charges including murder-for-hire and distribution of Methamphetamines.
— Jennifer Ellis, Florida Today
PERFORMANCE EXCLUSIVE FROM RIVERA ENGINEERING–
Legendary Rivera performance is yours in this 48mm Mikuni carb-manifold kit which includes RIVERA ENGINEERING?S ALL NEW proprietary SUPER-FLOW intake manifold specifically designed for the large venturi 48mm Mikuni carburetor, and high flow air cleaner assembly. Our 88 cubic inch test bike actually had markedly improved acceleration and fuel economy after installing the 48mm Mikuni carb kit.
True-Track Info–
KB, Wow, saw the tech feature this mourning on TRUE-TRACK, it’s smokin! Very clear and straight forward, Rogue did good. I was impressed the technician had the sense to straighten the crossmemmber. The rear crossmember seems to be the spot of choice to jack the 600 plus lb. bike and in most cases it is mangled. Usually shops call me to say the dog bone bracket doesn’t fit, but the culprit is, you guessed it. So,I created a special tool (3/4″ steel plate contoured to fit) for shops to straighten the crossmember quickly.
Tuesday, I dropped off a TRUE-TRACK to Perry Sands at Performance Machine for his 2003 Roadglide sans motor, he starts a 30-day bike road tour today (7/23/03) (provided he receives his 124″ Zipper Motor) I mentioned BIKERNET.COM in depth technical feature on TRUE-TRACK. Received 1st phone call on TT while composing this e- mail! BIKERNET.COM WORKS!
I can’t thank you enough for your continued support of my inventions over the years! You?re the best!
Wil
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The” Horth”–
A guy calls his buddy, the horse rancher, and says he’s sending a friend over to look at a horse. His buddy asks.
“How will I recognize him?”
“That’s easy. He’s a midget with a speech impediment.”
So, the midget shows up, and the guy asks him if he’s looking for a male or female horse.
“A female horth.” so he shows him a prized filly. “Nith lookin horth. Can I thee her eyeth?”
So the guy picks up the midget and he gives the horse’s eyes the once over.
“Nith eyeth, can I thee her earzth?”
So he picks the little fella up again, and shows him the horse’s ears.
“Nith earzth, can I see her mouf?”
The rancher is gettin’ pretty ticked off by this point, but he picks him up again and shows him the horse’s mouth.
“Nice mouf, can I now see her twat?”
Totally mad as fire at this point, the rancher grabs him under his arms and rams the midget’s head as far as he can up the horse’s twat, pulls him out and slams him on the ground. The midget gets up, sputtering and coughing.
“Perhapth I should rephrase that. Can I thee her wun awound a widdlebit”?
–from Dr. Hamster
LA CALENDAR SHOW REPORT–
Ted Sands (left) awards the coveted Performance Machine Best of Show Trophy again at this year’s Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show to America’s hottest new builder Jessie Rooke for his radical new hardtail bike “Rockett” styled after a classic 50’s bicycle and featuring his now trademark “Single Sided” suspension. Jessie is flanked by FastDates.com Calendar girls Chandi Mason and Miss Great Britain Nicki Lane, together with Show MC Ashley Esqueda.
Long Beach CA, July 21st & 22nd, 2003: The 2003 edition of the Performance Machine presents the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Iron Works magazine, Corona Extra Beer, Bikernet.com, FastDates.com, The ReCycler/Cycle Buys/LA Times newspapers, Trader Publications and Quick Throttle saw the continued growth of America’s premier outdoor custom and high performance streetbike event. Produced by Gianatsis Design which also produces the popular FastDates.com website and motorcycle pinup calendars, this year’s event at the beautiful Queen Mary Event Park and facility in Long Beach saw the Show to be another success.
Exhibitor participation for the Show included 140 Exhibitors and included a balanced mix of major motorcycle manufacturers including Titan and American Iron Horse, plus premier component manufacturers and distributors including show sponsors Performance Machine, together with Drag Specialties, Jim’s Machine, Edelbrock, Jardine, Pro One and many others. The top custom bike builders and race teams in America included Ron Sims, Paul Yaffe, Harold Pontarelli, Chica Custom Choppers, Mike Powers, MGS Customs and many others, plus the AMA National Supersport Roadracing Championship team of Corona Extra Suzuki sponsored by FastDates.com. Select boutique apparel companies included Feelin’ Lucky which produced the LA Calendar Bike Show’s official event shirt, plus Tribe leather and She Devil women’s apparel to keep the girlfriend?s occupied while the boys played with their big toys.
The LA Calendar Bike Show offered fans 2-days of non stop entertainment that included the exciting new Jardine West Coast Horsepower Dyno Shootout run by Jardine Marketing Director Kerry Bryant which was jam packed with bikes roaring at full throttle and with hundreds of spectators all weekend. Plus there was Sunday’s Bike Show Contest for Customs, Sportbikes and Vintage Bikes.
Performing throughout the weekend were two incredible live bands. The Show’s featured act was the world’s premier new pop vocal group The Beu Sisters (TheBeuSisters.com), four beautiful sisters -Danielle, Candice, Jilaine and Christine- flown in from Florida especially for the Show in their first west coast perfomance of their critically acclaimed new first album “Decissions” with has songs featured on the sound tracks of 2 hot new movies “Lizzie McGuire” and “How to Loose a Guy in 10 Days.” Performing both days as well was LA’s hottest blues band 2000lbs of Blues.
While in the parking lot next to the Show was this year’s featured round of the SB2 Supermoto Nationals featuring America’s top motocross and roadrace stars including Jeremy McGrath, Travis Pastrana, Mike Metzger, Danny LaPorte and others banging handlebars on an exciting motocross style course of asphalt and dirt. Needless to say, fans got a day stuffed full of exciting entertainment and activities and more than their money’s worth Also included in the incredibly low $20 admission price for the Show was free general admission to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner, normally a separate $23 admission charge to visitors. Plus on Saturday night Bike Show attendees were treated to a free party in the Queen Mary’s Observation Room Bar hosted by K. Randall Ball’s BikerNet.com .
Another exciting new addition to the Show this year was the Iron Works magazine Reader’s Olive Crest Saturday Charity Ride. Benefiting Southern California’s largest children’s home and family shelter, with over 150 riders assembling at the Olive Crest corporate home in Santa Ana on Saturday morning, were they were treated to complimentary lunch by McDonald’s, then they rode their bikes in convoy to the Show were they were treated to VIP front gate parking.
In all, ride participants were received some $120 in value including all weekend Show admission for their one low $35 charity donation to the great family services provided by Olive Crest. Additionally, 30 orphaned children from Olive Crest were honored as guests at the Show on Saturday and were treated to an extensive guided tour on the historic Queen Mary ocean liner. All the kids said they had an incredible time. Needless to say the highly successful Iron Works Olive Crest Charity Ride will become a regularly featured addition to the annual LA Calendar Show.
And of course, the Show marked the premier of the new 2004 FastDates.com Calendars sponsored by Performance Machine, Mikuni Carburetors, Corona Suzuki, MotoWheels.com with the beautiful FastDates.com Calendar girls on hand both days to meet their fans, sign autographs, pose for photos and assist with trophy presentations. The calendar models included Miss Great Britain 2003 and SBK World Superbike / FastDates.com / Team Ducati Corse girl -Nicki Lane, plus Chandi Mason. And adding to the popular pinup theme of the Show both days was the Calendar Girl Pageant sponsored by the FastDates.com Calendars which drew many more beautiful girls to the event. The Show’s on-stage activities were hosted throughout the weekend by Miss Los Angeles Ashley Esqueda, last year’s Model Pageant winner and a recent finalist on ABC tv’s All American Girl.
The LA Calendar Motorcycle Show again played host on Sunday to America’s premier Custom Bike Contest. Ted Sands from Performance Machine assisted with trophy presentations at the end of the day which featured some $50,000 in gift awards and the Show’s renown working Mikuni Carburetor trophies. The coveted Performance Machine Best of Show Trophy (this year featuring a PM polished aluminum drive belt wheel on a base plaque) again at this year’s Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show to went to America’s hottest new builder Jessie Rooke for his radical new hardtail bike “Rockett” styled after a classic 50’s bicycle and featuring his now trademark “Single Sided” suspension. Radical design innovations on Jesse’s winning custom included an under-the-seat gas tank to maintain the retro bicycle look of the machine, an oil tank hidden in the swingarm, and a retro style bicycle front fork spring. Jessie built the innovative bike from scratch in just 6 weeks before the Show, working non stop day and night in an all-out attempt to retain his title as America’s premier builder at America’s premier custom bike Show.
The 2004 edition LA Calendar Motorcycle Show returns the weekend of July 17-18th, 2004, with complete details and pictures of both this year’s and next year’s LA Calendar Bike Show on the website at www.FastDates.com.
The Second Annual Miami International Motorcycle Show–
Brings you the finest venue to promote/sell your product, and/or service. Clubs and enthusiasts from around the nation will attend – reach the qualified buyers !
Thousands of enthusiasts and public will experience three days of everything on two-wheels. What better place to market your company than in a thrilling, high-energy event as the Miami International Motorcycle Show. September 5, 6 & 7, 2003 Phone: (305) 441-2865 x.211- Carlos Fax: (305) 529-9217 Web LISTEN UP, DARLENE IS TALKIN?– OK, everyone, think this gentleman needs some INTELLIGENT education on his facts. We may not change his opinion but we can provide him with the correct information, tactfully with respect, of course. Especially with attacking our dear freedom fighting Sen. Zien in his home state, who happens to be on the road right now doing a charity ride, think we need to stand up for our brother. No matter what state you are in, what your politics on helmets are, this is an attack on you being a motorcyclist! Hope you don’t mind me busting in but this distasteful article just got my fur way up. Just my opinion, but if you care to help, this reporters email is at the end of his article. So reply & pass it on. Highlights, Italics & comments are my doing. Otherwise the article is as originally written. Ride Safe, Ride Free, http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2003/07/22/opinion/iq_2362962.txt The Journal Times But others probably aren’t yet ready to change the motto on our license plates to a variation on New Hampshire’s – “Live Free and Die.” When Wisconsin repealed its motorcycle helmet law in 1978, cynics saw it as a way of improving the human gene pool. Through Darwinian selection, stupid people who didn’t wear helmets would die off and intelligent people who wore helmets would survive and multiply. The name of the strongest state lobby against motorcycle helmets illustrates how a simple, intelligent safety measure can be demonized by a right-wing, anti-government, militia mentality. The lobby is called ABATE, which stands for A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments. The name implies that totalitarian governments such as the old Soviet Union used to oppress their citizens by making them walk around wearing motorcycle helmets. That must be why so many of them wore those big, furry hats – to hide their shame. Thank god we live in the good, ol’ USA where we have a Constitution guaranteeing the rights of motorcycle riders to scramble their brains across the pavement. It’s right there in our Bill of Rights following the amendment guaranteeing our right to snowmobile after drinking heavily. There actually are semi-legitimate politicians who lend support to this loony way of thinking. One of the most prominent is State Sen. Dave Zien (R-Eau Claire), a biker himself, who declares: “I refuse to believe that helmets should be forced down people’s throats.” Zien’s absolutely right about that. Obviously, no one has ever shown him the right way to wear the thing…. We realized the Marlboro Man wasn’t a symbol of American freedom after he died of lung cancer and we found out he’d been damaging everybody else’s health all those years with his second-hand smoke. (Comment-Along with all the jets that dump their fuel & other serious polluters that you breathe everyday that second hand smoke doesn’t even hold a candle to but arn’t being banned) It’s time we realized motorcycle riders who aren’t smart enough to put on helmets aren’t free of anything but intelligence. The author: The Journal Times THAT?S IT FOR ME, BOYs– Bandit is keeping his ass home, again this year, ’cause we have so much going on here at Bikernet. At least I hope he is..? Plus, we wemens would go on strike, if he tried to leave for more than a weekend without one of us in tow. Remember the ?deer? incident a couple years ago in Wyoming? There was a bitch involved, and she wasn?t one of the harem bitches. We have lots of new articles coming your way so stay tuned, and keep an eye out for the article about this weekend getaway from Bandit. It will be called ?Diamond Gusset Run To Barstow?, in honor of a pair of jeans recently designed for riders. No, he?s not going fashionable on you, but since he was heading out, he decided to roadtest the new britches. They’re the first comfortable pair he?s worn in years. If you don?t already know, Bandit is 6?5? and kinda hard to fit ?off the rack?. If you ride in discomfort because of your pants, you?ll appreciate this article. I gotta go, got to spend all Bandit?s money whilst he?s away. It?s almost 10:00 am and Del Amo Mall is about to open. If you should see a big guy on a blacked-out Road King trying to leave California, flag him down. Tell him Sin has a new girlfriend and we?re planning an orgy later. That will turn him around–I hope. Layla
Love,
Darlene Bish
“It’s time to put a lid on motorcycle carnage” When an otherwise uptight, middle-class, Midwestern state gains a reputation for a colorful biker culture that prides itself on running wild and free, some people accept that excitement always carries an edge of danger.
Joel McNally is former editor of the Milwaukee alternative weekly Shepherd Express and appears weekly on the WMVS-TV public television show “Interchange.”
His e-mail address is: jmcnally@wi.rr.com
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