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TEXAS HARDTAILS SCOOTER SHOW–Rick and Joe T talk about filming and life at Strokers Dallas. Rick sings a really bad song… Don’t listen to it.
Listen to all the Texas Hardtails Scooter Show.
Destination Daytona Soldiers On Without Bruce Rossmeyer–Though Harley-Davidson mogul Bruce Rossmeyer is gone, his family is carrying on the tradition at Destination Daytona and his other superstores.
Shelly Rossmeyer Pepe oversees management and operations and works at Destination Daytona, where a tribute screen rolls her father’s pictures and videos. In Daytona Beach, the family is reviving Bike Week presence for Rossmeyer’s first motorcycle dealership, on Beach Street. Rossmeyer’s picture is still at all the dealerships and in promotional materials.
“We wanted to keep his brand of dealership because that is what he worked so hard to do at his locations. To keep his face up there for a while? our family feels strongly about that,” Pepe told the Orlando Sentinel.
Destination Daytona hasn’t escaped the recession, but Pepe says it took a while to set in.
“We didn’t get hit by it really until the fourth quarter (last year). Biketoberfest (the autumn motorcycle rally in Daytona) was down 25 percent and since then, we’ve been down 35 percent,” she says.
–Posted by Holly Wagner
Published courtesy of DealerNews: www.dealernews.com
ILLUSION MOTORS AVAILABLE CERTIFIED FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA–We have 10 or so that S&S did for us to our cert spec’s. They are the 124 de-stroked with 4.25 inch wheels. this makes them 114 ci and we cert them. Except we use the mikuni 42mm carb, spyke ignition and coil, our airbox, and the smaller 520 cam. We install our compliance stickers and they are epa and carb legal
–Rusty
We are working with Rusty on a complete tech on all of their Illusion line of engines. They build everything from inexpensive overseas, big-inch engines to all American made Panheads and Shovelheads.–Wrench
WARNING FROM BIKERNET PET CLINIC, Subject: Walking The Dog…A little girl asked her Mom, “Mom, may Itake the dog for a walk around the block?”Mom replies, “No, because she is in heat.”
“What’s that mean?” asked the child.
“Go ask your father. I think he’s in thegarage.”
The little girl goes to the garage and says, “Dad, may I take Belle for awalk around the block? I asked Mom, but she said the dog was in heat, andto come to you.”
Dad said, “Bring Belle over here.”He took a rag, soaked it with gasoline, and scrubbed the dog’s backsidewith it to disguise the scent, and said “OK, you can go now, but keepBelle on the leash and only go one time round the block.”
The little girl left and returned a few minutes later with no dog on theleash. Surprised, Dad asked, “Where’s Belle?”
The little girl said, “She ran out of gas about halfway down the block,so another dog is pushing her home.”
–from Irving Marsh
MEMO FROM BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELOR–A husband and wife are shopping in their local Wal-Mart. The husband picks up a case of Budweiser and puts it in their cart.
“What do you think you’re doing?” asks the wife.
“They’re on sale, only $10 for 24 cans,” he replies.
“Put them back, we can’t afford them”‘ demands the wife, and so they carry on shopping.
A few aisles further on along the woman picks up a $20 jar of face cream and puts it in the basket.
“What do you think you’re doing?” asks the husband.
“Its my face cream. It makes me look beautiful,” replies the wife.
Her husband retorts: “So does 24 cans of Budweiser and it’s half the price.”
On the PA system: ‘Cleanup on aisle 25, we have a husband down.’
–from Michael Boen
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING UPDATE FOR BONNEVILLE 2010– Hey, I was talking to Marc Beaulieu the other day. He says the Bikernet 5-Ball Racing Team is returning to Bonneville this year to re-run the Assault Weapan AND a couple other bikes.
This means you’re going to have to have a pit full of people to stage the bikes and work on them between runs, get ’em over to scrutinering, etc., etc.
All I can say is that I am IN. Let me know what I can do, pre-Bonneville, and unless all hell breaks loose this summer, I will be there to git ‘er done when the time comes. I’m planning on driving my pickup truck this time around, so I can bring all kinds of crap if you need me to.
I’ve got a big portable air compressor and hoses, and I think I’ve got a neighbor that’ll lend me a generator. Also got a bike lift, courtesy of Craftsman, and a bunch of other odds and ends. Let me know what you might need.
Ride Safe!
–Hiway
FLATRAT RACING ISN’T COMPLETELY DOWN–But on the upside we do have a couple of new sponsors. Most recently Sprocket Specialists and Race-Tech Suspension have joined the prestigious list of team sponsors. Now where are those Avons?
We have two race weekends back to back in April/May I’ll be at both. Do you have bikernet stickers to slap on the bikes?
4/24-25 Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, TN-rs,
5/1-2 Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL-rs
–Dean Middleton
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Cell-770-310-4840
BACK IN THE BIKERNET ENGLISH DEPARTMENT, WHY SENTENCE STRUCTURE IS SO IMPORTANT, SPONSORED BY K&N– The boss had to fire somebody, and he narrowed it down to one of two people, Debra or Jack. It was an impossible decision because they were both super workers. Rather than flip a coin, he decided he would fire the first one who used the water cooler the next morning.
Debra came in the next morning with a horrible hangover after partying all night. She went to the cooler to take an aspirin.
The boss approached her and said: ‘Debra, I’ve never done this before, but I have to lay you or Jack off.’
‘Could you jack off?’ she says, ‘I feel like shit.’
–Dave Clancy
NEW CHANCE HOGAN NOVEL TO ARRIVE NEXT WEEK– I talked to production and it is on the binder now and will be shipping tomorrow. How many books will you need for your Birthday? We are going to have to have some shipped quicker than the balance.
–Doug
dhafer@pubgraphics.com
BIKERNET METRIC SCREAMING TO THE TOP–Here’s the BikernetMetric report:As has been the case for the past four months since I became editor, the site continues to grow. I’ve got everything done for the interview with Jon Ard from Ardcore Choppers and that will be posted Tuesday.
Additionally, we’re kicking ass in search rankings. Google ranks us #3 in the world when searching for “custom metric bobbers,” “metric bobbers,” and “metric bobber parts.” We’re #1 for “garage built metric bobbers,” “garage built metric choppers,” and “garage built metric motorcycles.” 63% of our visitors come from Google image and web searches. The rest are from our ever-expanding links from other sites.
Over 60% of our readers are returning visitors and we’re averaging 3.2 pages per visit and while growing at over 47% from the previous 30 days.
That’s it for now! Gotta run!
–Trent Reker
BikernetMetric Supreme Editor-in-Chief
BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING PIT BIKE REPORT–The Rapido manuals arrived this week (from France of all places!)Damn, nice manuals I hate to send ’em to you.But a promise is a promise so I will mail ’em in the next week.
–Anson
RECENTLY DISCOVERED IN THE BLONDE ARCHIVES– Two blondes were going to Disneyland . They were driving on the Interstate when they saw the sign that said Disneyland LEFT. They started crying and turned around and went home.
FLORIDA OR MOON
Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking, and one blonde says to the other, ‘Which do you think is farther away… Florida or the moon?’ The other blonde turns and says ‘Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida ?????’
–Jim Waggaman
BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS TECH TIP, PIPE SOCK FROM PIPEWEAR BY TORCH WEAR–Twinsburg, OH – Torch Wear, a name synonymous with welding apparel, introduces PipeWear – a one piece custom sleeve that fits over motorcycle exhaust pipes to improve performance – but most importantly, help eliminate heat for riders.
Originally introduced as a welding sleeve to protect welders from flash and heat, PipeWear is constructed exclusively from the revolutionary CarbonX knit blend material that gets its soft feel and vibrant black color from heat reflecting carbon.
The maximum temperature reached at the head pipe on gasoline burning engines is 1,000 degrees. PipeWear is able to withstand 2,500 degrees of searing heat which is 50% higher than Nomex. PipeWear protects the rider from burns and protects the motorcycle from the soaring heat associated with long stops and starts.
No more sweaty thighs or “pipe tattoos”?. Pipes run cooler on the outside forcing heat to stay inside the pipes generating horsepower out the end. A trick used in auto racing for years.
Current asbestos type pipe wraps discolor, fray and after a few cruises, to be honest, become just plain ugly. Just slip PipeWear over your existing pipe wrap for a clean, custom look that has many more features than just looking cool ?THEY ARE COOL”.
Available in 2″ diameters and a custom length for motorcycles.
Our first made-to-fit production PipeWear should be filling orders by the end of the month. Scheduled to be made are 2″I.D.x 18″, 2″ I.D.x 36″, 2.5″x18″ and 2.5″x36. We are still on the fence about stainless tie wraps when .005-3″ bailing wire makes for a clean installation. We are putting these on a lot of bikes with great reviews and have our first dealer, www.Lightningrodmotorcycles.com in Pinellas Park, FL, is getting requests for product.
We anticipate pricing to be waaay-affordable. Things are popin’ and we’re excited to be producing a product that has great: Saftey, Function, Performance and… A COOL NEW LOOK.
For more information and pricing, contact: Torch Wear – 2374 Edison Blvd., Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 USA Phone (800) 479-7165/330-425-2738 or FAX (330) 425-2739 www.torchwear.com
Dutton Calls on Air Board to Freeze Anti-Warming Measures Until Jobs ImpactReport is Complete,Air Board has missed its own deadline, refusedto set completion date–SACRAMENTO: Senate Republican Leader elect Bob Dutton (Rancho Cucamonga) has sent a letter to California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chairwoman Mary Nichols calling on her to suspend implementation of AB 32, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act, until a “valid, peer” reviewed economic analysis has been completed.
Senator Dutton sent the letter to Mary Nichols after learning that CARB has yet to redo its initial flawed economic analysis by a promised Dec. 31, 2009 deadline. Last week CARB staff acknowledged that the new economic analysis has yet to be completed. Further, staff said they didn’t know when it would be done. (View my letter)
“Mary Nichols and CARB continue to drag their feet on what should be priority number one–the potential impact their actions will have on jobs,” Senator Dutton said. “So while CARB barrels forward to implement anti-global warming measures, they do so completely ignorant of the true economic impact their actions will have on Californians jobs and our economy.”
A key study from Sacramento State University economists estimates that the cost of AB 32 could be as high as 1.1 million lost jobs and a 10% reduction in the states economy.
Senator Dutton introduced legislation last year, SB 295 that would have required CARB to redo its flawed economic analysis. The bill was killed by Democrats in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee after Mary Nichols assured the majority party that SB 295 was unnecessary because the new economic analysis would be completed by Dec. 31, 2009.
“Mary Nichols and CARB should be held to the same standard they expect California businesses to follow,” Senator Dutton said. “We can do that by immediately suspending implementation of AB 32 until the revised economic analysis is complete.”
THE BIKERNET TEACH TAKES HIS CLASS ON FIELD TRIP TO DONNIE SMITH SHOW–2010 Donnie Smith Bike show March 27th. Come see the latest creations by the Kennedy High School Chopper Class with Mr Baas.
These include the new “Strange Brew” 1947 Knucklehead and the 25″ over SugarBear springer build both of which will be featured this year in Michael Lichters Sturgis display at the Buffalo Chip.
Come by meet the kids and see these amazing bikes.
— Kevin “TEACH” Baas
BAAS METAL CRAFT CUSTOM CYCLES AND FABRICATION
www.baasmetalcraft.com
Custom made garage built motorcycle parts, vintage chopper builds and other cool stuff952-215-1252″When in doubt, burn out!”
LIFESTYLE SUPER 2006 DYNA GLIDE DEAL OF THE WEEK–CHECK IT! ONLY $8,895.00.
This is a slick looking 2006 Dyna Super Glide that’s ready for you to ride home today! Take a look, this bike has all the trimmings and has some serious street attitude! It features a powerful factory 88 cubic inch motor and 5-speed transmission, two-into-one Thunderheader, lowering kit, mid controls, chrome risers and much much more.
For under 9 grand (with less than 9K miles) you’d be hard-pressed to find a cleaner bike anywhere! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
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1996 CUSTOM BUILT SOFTAIL CRUISERAUTOGRAPHED STICK & JERSEY! ONLY $14,995.00
OWN A PIECE OF NHL HISTORY! THIS IS LA KINGS MARTY McSORLEY’S PERSONAL BIKE! Wow, and what a deal it is, this bike is as fast as lightning and cool as ice! It features a softail frame, 96 cuboic inch motor, 2-into-1 exhaust, spoke rims, custom seat (with Mart’s jersey number), custom mirrors, custom silver paint, and much much more!
In addition, whoever buys this bike will get an autographed jersey and Hockey stick from Marty! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
THE BUSIEST BIKER ON THE COAST RUNS ILLUSION CYCLES, A BAND AND MO’–What happens when you take bikers from all around Southern California,throw in a few hot girls girls with civic’s from Orange County, and thehistoric Galaxy Theatre? Attika’s Freakshow!
This event took place SundayMarch 1, 2010 and featured some great smaller bands and some large ones! – http://theliveoc.com/concert-photography/114-attikas-freakshow-review-and-pi–K.O.
Hi Drag Race Fans: Bakersfield (FAMOSO RACEWAY) “MARCH MEET” 2010– To our unfortunate gear-head friends who don’t live in So-Cal, with an opportunityto attend this fantastic annual event (one of the last of the real drag strips in theUSA that still appreciates the “Nostalgia Drag Racing pinnacle of the 1960’s”.
Friend Jerry Stephens & I attended the famous Bakersfield Nostalgia Nitro Fuel& Gas Drag Meet at FAMOSO RACEWAY on Friday. (We went Friday sincepossible rain was predicted for Saturday. (A 450 mile 1-day round-trip in Jerry’s Vette).As you can see, the weather on Friday was fine, and we saw some great cars and good racing.(We hope the racers didn’t get rained out today or Sunday).
We suggest a good wiff of Nitro, plus burning rubber, smoke in eyes, and deafening (eardrum splitting)nitro burnout sounds in the background to give the photos the proper Famoso mystique when viewing the photos. (OK- Just use your imagination)
–Bob Mohler
Yucca Valley
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans events in California, AT LAST!–On September 29, 2009, California became the first state in the nation to sign a bill making March 30 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. The bill was introduced by Vietnam veteran Assemblyman Paul Cook (D-Yucca Valley) at the urging of Jose Ramos of Whittier and the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) California State Council.As a result of that legislature, VVA Chapter 391 is hosting a parade in Sonora, the only parade for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in the nation. Chicago is having a parade for Vietnam Veterans; however, Illinois does not have a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day (WHVVD).
In California, there are events in several areas including Riverside, Sacramento, Whittier, Pleasanton, Fresno, Redding, the Central Coast, Alameda and Humboldt counties and other areas are having small celebrations.
VVA-Chapter 391 just received word that after being in 9th place in the nation for a year, their chapter is now in 8th place out of 650 and is still the largest chapter in California. The VVA State Council named them Chapter of the Year for 2008 and 2009. What makes this unique is that Tuolumne County is one of the smaller counties in California. In fact, the population of Tuolumne County almost comes up to the total number killed in Vietnam.
WHAT’S NEXT?–That’s a good question. I just received word that my Peashooter frame is finished. Through Don Whalen, of Sierra Madra Motorcycles, he commissioned Macky to rebuild my 1929 Peashooter frame and modify it for a stroked overhead valve engine, being rebuilt by Rodan. It will have a 1-inch tall brass stroker plate and a 500 cc Peashooter lower end for about 460 ccs.
Tomorrow I will wrap up the ACE story for American Iron and start to rough out the El Mirage story with Rick Krost’, of U.S. Choppers. It’s one of his boardtrack racers we featured for Bikernet.
A kid from the under-water welding school down the street drug over a steel pedestal. He asked about making a motorcycle bar stool. We’ve been preparing for working on the Assalt Weapan, clearing the shop of odd projects, so I dug around.
We came up with three or four types of old foot pegs, a couple of solo seats, and an old turn-signal, for the kicks. With our plasma cutter, a hacksaw, and Makita grinder we dove into this afternoon project.
Johnny Humble, from Houston, our Texas Correspondent, is working on several articles, including a story on his experience to retrieve this bike (below) back from his brother on the east coast. Keyboard shipping helped out, but it’s a long story and I’ll let Johnny grapple with that one. He’s working on several other techs on V-rods. We are also working on two new Girls of Bikernet features, one with the 5-Ball factory racer, and another with a Sucker Punch Sally bob-job in Arizona, shot by Scooter.
We are also planning some Wire Plus (Larry Luckey is handling one of these stories) techs, Saddleman, and another D&D tech is in the works on a 2010 touring bike. So hang on. There’s never a dull moment around the Bikernet Headquarters.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
