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PRO RSD 2 INTO 1–All you lucky enough to be running a Right Side Drive setup really need to check out this latest header system from BASSANI. Dubbed the PRO RSD 2 INTO 1 this thing is as BAD as it looks. The layout features 1 3?4″ head pipes merging into a single 2 1?2″ True Reverse Cone Megaphone. The strictly business appearance is accented with a removable baffle element, brilliant show quality chrome, fully polished, billet aluminum end cap and an exhaust note that says it all.
The PRO RSD 2 INTO 1 is designed for use with a variety of RSD transmissions but you’ll want to call for details before ordering.
Retail for the new system is $680.00 and you can get all the fitment information by calling 866-439-4287 or visit them on the Web at www.bassanipipes.com
HINES RIDES INTO FIFTH CONSECUTIVE SEMIFINAL ON BOARD SCREAMIN’ EAGLE V-RODHines Cuts Points Deficit in NHRA POWERade Championship Chase– JOLIET, Ill. (June 12, 2006) – Not only did Andrew Hines ride his Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines V-Rod into the semifinal round for the fifth consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle race, but he made the rounds count. The two-time defending NHRA series champion didn’t win the race on Sunday at the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway, but he sliced the points lead down from 36 to just 14 points behind class leader Angelle Sampey.
Hines beat teammate GT Tonglet for the third consecutive race, turning in a 7.125-second pass at 190.24 mph over Tonglet’s 7.163 at 185.54 in the first round of competition. He went on to beat Antron Brown in Round Two. Hines recorded a 7.081 pass at 188.73 while Brown fouled at the starting line on his U.S. Army Suzuki. Hines lost to Ryan Schnitz in the semifinal. Hines fouled at the starting line while Schnitz rode his Team Muzzy Buell to a 7.132 at 182.90. Schnitz went on to beat Matt Guidera in the final round for his fourth career NHRA National victory.
“It was good to make up a little ground in the championship chase,” Hines said. “We’ve been consistent on race day and have been to the semifinals every event, but we have a few things that we need to work out before we finish this three-race swing. We are making more horsepower, but we lost a little of our launch power and we need to figure that out again.”
The two-bike team is staying in Joliet an extra day just to do some testing before resuming the second of three consecutive races. The team heads to Englishtown, N.J., for the K&N Filters NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park this weekend before the O’Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals kicks off at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Ill., just outside of St. Louis, on June 23-25.
Team owner Byron Hines said the team needs to figure out a few things before resuming the current set of races.
“Overall the weekend wasn’t too bad, we just came up with the short end of the stick at the end of the day,” Hines said. “We only had three rounds of qualifying and that fourth round could have changed the complexion of the race, at least for our team anyway.”
Because of poor weather conditions, the team had just three rounds of qualifying this weekend instead of the four they normally have to prepare for eliminations day. Hines qualified third with a 7.029 pass at 190.48 while Tonglet was 14th with a 7.115 at 187.68.
“We might have been able to shake up the qualifying order and avoid racing each other in the first round, but it’s hard to say what would have happened for sure if we would have had another qualifying pass,” Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. “Our riders have faced each other in the past three events and unfortunately it’s been in the early rounds on race day. We want to see both bikes going rounds on eliminations day.”
Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information.
BIKERNET MEDICAL OFFICE PRODICAL–An attractive young girl, chaperoned by an ugly old lady, entered the doctor’s office.
“We have come for an examination,” said the young girl.
“Alright,” said the doctor. “Go behind that curtain and take your clothes off.”
“No, not me,” said the girl, “It’s for my auntie here.”
“Very well,” said the doctor, turning to address the aunt. “Madam, stick out your tongue.”
–from Art Friedman
FOUR GREAT RELIGIOUS TRUTHS–It is important for those of all faiths to recognize four religious truths:
1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God’s chosen people
2. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
3. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the ChristianWorld.
4. Baptists do not recognize each other at Hooters
–Terry M Leebove
BIKERNET PHILISOPHY CLASS– * Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue.
* Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them
* Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.
* If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
* If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probablyworth it.
* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warningto others.
* Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’thave a leg to stand on.
* Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.
* Since it’s the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
* The second mouse gets the cheese.
* When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.
* Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
* You may be only one person in the world to some people, but to one person,you may be the world.
* Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
* We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty andsome are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but theyall have to live in the same box.
* A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
–Ramon
THE STURGIS GUIDE– This year, American Big Twin will be distributing the mostsought-after guide to the Sturgis/Black Hills Rally.
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HALL OF FAME BIKE UNVEILED–Last Sunday OCC showed up at RALPH WILSON stadium in Orchard Park NY. The reason, to unveil the “HALL OF FAME “BIKE. The bike will be signed by players of the hall during NFL festivities and auctioned off later. The proceeds to benefit HUNTERS HOPE, a charity started by JIM KELLY .
JIM’S son HUNTER was afflicted by this rare disease and has since passed away..RIP HUNTER.
Now back to the event, The weather was foul early that morning but clear skies rolled in around noon. Attendance was fare. A lot of speechmaking and back slapping for Kelly and Paul Teutel, OCC’s only attendee.
Also attending were members of the USMC PURPLE HEART SOCIETY, while the bike was a disappointment the overall event was not.
GOD BLESS THE TROOPS THAT SERVE THIS COUNTRY …
–TOMBSTONE
BIKERNET STAFFER ON TRIAL-THE OUTCOME–A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidenceindicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closingstatement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably beconvicted, resorted to a trick.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all,” thelawyer said as he looked at his watch. “Within one minute, the personpresumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom.” He lookedtoward the courtroom door. The jurors, somewhat stunned, all looked oneagerly. A minute passed. Nothing happened.
Finally the lawyer said, “Actually, I made up the previous statement.Butyou all looked on in anticipation. I, therefore, put it to you that youhave a “reasonable doubt” in this case as to whether anyone was actuallykilled, and I insist that you return a verdict of not guilty.”
The jury, obviously deep in thought, retired to deliberate. After ashort while, the jury returned, and pronounced their verdict of”guilty”.
“But how?” inquired the lawyer. “You were proven to have had some doubt.I watched all of you as you stared at the door in anticipation.”
The jury foreman replied: “Yes, you are absolutely correct, we did lookin the direction of the door… but your client didn’t.”
–from Ray Russell
CHROME SHOP GETS NEW OWNER, CLEANS UP WITH NEW NAME, DIRTY JOE’S–Dallas entrepreneur Joseph Mauro has purchased one of the industry’s longest-running chrome and powder coating shops at 11702 Plano Road in Dallas. Mauro has renamed the company to Dirty Joe’s Chrome Shop and has immediately expanded the business with more than $100,000 in technology and other improvements.
“In the 25 years this shop has been serving motorcycle and hot rod customizes, never has there been an owner on-site managing the company day-to-day,” said Mauro. “I decided to buy the shop because being a longtime chrome enthusiast myself I knew the company had a strong following. I also believed there was enormous potential for an owner with a hands-on leadership style to grow this business on a much larger scale.”
In the last few months, Mauro says Dirty Joe’s has tackled everything from chroming a stovetop and barbecue utensils to jet packs and high-end airplane components. The shop also chromes for a list of celebrity customers, including stuntman Dan Schlund, better known as the “Rocketman” of the Superbowl games, fitness guru Larry North, and TV motorcycle personalities around the world.
Kids & Chrome ’06: THE WOW FACTOR!–People who missed the boat for last year’s inaugural Kids & Chrome event, SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM, during Sturgis week are scrambling to get on board this year. “Wow!” says event Director of Fundraising Bob Illingworth.
“Everyone in the industry wants to be a part of Kids & Chrome. People were amazed by last year’s event. First time out of the chute, it was classy and fun, with the opportunity to truly make a difference for kids. With over 100 sponsors already signed on, 2006 will raise the bar even higher–Kids & Chrome II will blow people away.”
Kids & Chrome is a fundraiser being used to build a new Children’s Hospital in Rapid City that will serve special needs kids from across the nationKids & Chrome banquet is Wednesday, August 9 at the Black Hills Convention Center in Spearfish.
Doors open at 5:00 pm for “meet and mingle” time with open bar, plus the chance to bid on a huge variety of silent auction items. A five-star dinner will be served at 7:00.
Tickets to the event are $175.00 each and can be purchased at www.kidsandchrome.com or by calling (605) 782-2331. Here are just some of the highlights of the 2006 Kids & Chrome event:
Presentation of the Teresi Prize. $100,000 in advertising will be awarded to an individual or company that has developed an outstanding product, service, design or invention introduced at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati or Daytona Bike Week during the current year.
Amazing live auction items! and drawings for two incredible motorcycles: an $80,000 custom by Jerry Covington, and a $45,000 custom bagger from Thunder Mountain Customs.
Scott Jacobs, commissioned by Harley-Davidson to create a painting of acclaimed racer, and 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Jay Springsteen, has chosen the Kids & Chrome Wednesday evening dinner to unveil his new piece and auction off the first signed Giclee.
Artist David Uhl created a sensation when he painted the beautiful and complicated vision he named Ruby. He will rework his famous sold-out masterpiece and offer a one-of-a-kind version of Ruby to be auctioned at Kids & Chrome.
Jeff Decker, renowned motorcycle sculptor, has just announced he will recreate “Ruby” in bronze, one more time, in honor of Kids & Chrome. Jeff’s sculpture will also be auctioned off Wednesday evening.
Two signed guitars are up for grabs, one signed by country crooner Alan Jackson and a second by rocker Ted Nugent
A custom bobber from Desperado Motorcycles signed by the nation’s top builders will be on the auction block,.
A new fundraising addition to Kids & Chrome in 2006 is Billy Lane’s Builder’s Breakfast, set for Tuesday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. at the Broken Spoke Saloon. Join today’s top builders for eggs and orange juice and have the unique opportunity to bid on some out-of-this-world silent auction items. Funds raised from the Breakfast will be presented at the event on Wednesday evening AND Billy plans to auction off his prized Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off trophy that night to raise more funds.
For more information on Billy Lane’s Builder’s Breakfast and ticket availability call 321.757.7262 or visit www.choppersinc.com.
There is much, much more in the works. Stay posted through the Kids & Chrome website, contact Bob Illingworth 623.544.2923 For more information on raffle tickets and event tickets, visit www.kidsandchrome.com,. PAY ATTENTION–Senator Dave Zien will be at Hal’s Harley-Davidson in New Berlin on June 27, 2006. Plan on coming out to support this nationally acclaimed motorcyclist’s rights legislator. Dave has authored every major motorcycle bill in Wisconsin since he’s been in office, on behalf of ABATE of Wisconsin. Now’s your chance to come out and hear him speak, see his motorcycle with nearly 1 million miles on the odometer and donate some cash to make sure he can continue to represent our interests in Madison. I’ll be there. Where will you be? –Tony Pan Sanfelipo RUCKER PERFORMANCE LAUNCHES HOT ROD DIVISION– With the introduction of Tommy Eddleman, Automotive Shop Manager, Rucker Performance has become the leading headquarters for high performance street rods and professionally restored vehicles. Tommy manages the procurement of all automotive parts and the production of hot rod and muscle cars from start to finish. An experienced automotive technician and parts sales veteran, Eddleman brings more than 25 years experience to Rucker Performance. Rucker Performance has the in-house capability to complete full frame off vehicle restoration and build brand new cars from concept to sheet metal and body mold fabrication, custom paint, engine modification and restoration. The Rucker Performance team always ensures that each owner has the best machine design, most innovative technology and comfort level. Tommy believes that there is always a way to make a car look and run better. Indeed we are doing just that at Rucker Performance.
BIKERNET REPORTER EMBEDDED IN DISCOVERY CHANNEL BUILD-OFF COMPETITION–I am in Marion IL. on my way to Two Harbors.I did a few more miles yesterday than I originally planned and now have only 783 to go.I will be headed for Chicago after breakfast.
–Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
LATE NIGHT RIDE–
Turn Of The Key
Flick Of A Switch
Push Of A Button
She Roars To Life
Tighten My Gloves
Drop Down My
Orange Colored Shades
I Look Ahead As
The Headlight Shows Me
The Way
Burp The Throttle
Pull In The Clutch
Ease into First Gear
Rock The Throttle
As I Ease Out The Clutch
Taking Her Slow And Easy
I Head Down The Road
As I Try To Avoid
University’s Pot Holes
Turning On To 58
I Give Her A Little Goose,
Across A Patch Of Hidden Sand
But She Didn’t Come Loose
Out To Uncle Dales I Ride
We Talk About Choppers,
Rat Rods, And How
Wallcott’s Truck Show
Is Coming Up Soon
I Finish My Drink
Then I’m On My Way
Time To Head On Home
And Put The Bike Away
Until Tomorrow Brings
Another Day
— Joshua Griffith”
panheadjosh74@hotmail.com
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