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ST. PADDY DAY JOKE–Into a Belfast pub comes Paddy Murphy, looking like he’d justbeen run over by a train. His arm is in a sling, his nose is broken,hisface is cut and bruised and he’s walking with a limp.
“What happened to you?” asks Sean, the bartender.
“Jamie O’Conner and me had a fight,” says Paddy.
“That little shit, O’Conner,” says Sean, “He couldn’t do that to you,he must have had something in his hand.”
“That he did,” says Paddy, “a shovel is what he had, and a terriblelickin’ he gave me with it.”
“Well,” says Sean, “you should have defended yourself; didn’t youhave something in your hand?”
“That I did,” said Paddy. “Mrs. O’Conner’s breast, and a thingof beauty it was, but useless in a fight.”
–from Chris T.
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT– Oh well, we are on the edge of war. That really sucks, with the shitty economy, gas prices going sky high and the World going to hell. Before everyone starts bitching about this, my only thoughts on a war is that no one wins, everyone loses…. I feel really sorry for the people who will suffer due to the unavoidable circumstances, the senseless loss of life and such things (which I don’t even want to mention). I’m guessing the paranoia is running full steam. All we can do is hope for the best, hold on and do what we do everyday. Maybe pray for those who are there and wish them a quick return trip.
This might be strange to those who follow my reports week after week: I will reserve my opinion about this whole mess, about Bush and whomever follows his ideas…..Sometimes I wish that war was like in the old days when generals, emperors and kings had to be on the battle field, dodging the bullet. I believe things would be different. My grandfather use to say, ” It’s not the same to call the devil than to see him coming”
It will amaze me forever how people do shit just to feed their egos. I guess the sickness of all sickness is to have that ego inflated, being the toast of the town, and then return to the nobody world of normal, everyday people. But alas, that ego has to be re inflated, no matter the cost, the lives, nothing mattering….May God dispose of their rotten souls.
I had a really good laugh the other day, what the fuck is that about ” freedom fries” , ” freedom toast” and pouring wine down the drain because the French people don’t want to join. What is it going to be now? Orange dressing, Brit braid, freedom kiss?? If you are pissed because the French people don’t want to participate in the party, don’t buy French stuff. Dude, you already paid for the fucking wine, besides french fries are called “pomme frites” which translates to fried potatoes. I really don’t know who the hell put the ” french” in them (yeah I know another war thing). I’m not being a smart ass either. I’m just looking at things from my spot in the big pond. Yes, I too have close friends and customers who are in the sands of the Middle East, waiting for whatever will happen, and I wish them the best. But don’t get me wrong, all those who will engage in war have a job to do. My job is to put choppers together and write this every week. They are in charge of defending our freedoms, our security, the fucked up part is the interpretation of those two terms…Freedoms….Security….
But let’s think of what is happening, Daytona bike week 2003 the worst Daytona ever, is it the economy? The rain? The insecurity? The cops and the new laws? Maybe all of them, maybe it’s all going to hell. I don’t tend to watch the news nor read newspapers. Why you might ask ? They are fucked up, is my simple answer. I don’t need the crap that is shoved down our throats every day, the killings, the thieves, the mess that this simple life has become. It’s a sad world our children will grow up in.
At least we can always hop on our bikes and ride the highway to hell….Hit the asphalt, enjoy the mountains and the sea, feel the warmth of the sun and enjoy the splattered bug…What the fuck we are on a league of our own, nor Bush, nor Saddam, nor the government and their orange warning…Nothing will take that away from us….You know what ! Do this for you if not because I’m asking, take your wife and kids, give them a kiss and hop on that chopper and cruise down the road howl at the fucking moon while humming your favorite song….To hell with this madness for a while…LIVE !
So let’s get to the news….Speaking of France, we have just been invited to an awesome bike show in Paris, Freeway Magazine puts together a really cool Custom Show. All the hot bikes and vendors from Europe attend this exhibition which will finish with a super party. For those of you who read this on the other side of the sea, the event will take place April 19 &20 for more info check Freeway.
Billy Lane from Choppers Inc has been really busy doing his Biker Build off chopper. Man, I don’t know how he does it. He whipped the Camel bike, the VQ bike and now the second Discovery bike in less than five months… Dave Perewitz is doing the proper in his shop in Mass. They will meet and ride up to Dallas in a couple weeks. Hey, there’s a stop in New Orleans, so I smell some mischief…Guess what, I’ll be rolling with them once more…So I’ll report about it…that’s for sure.
I just received another batch of photos from Daytona, and our own Frank Kaisler is sending some our way, I’ll will post them all in my web site The two bobbers are on the works right now, I might post some photos next week of the mock ups. The race against Bandit to the Black Hills is still on, even if he’s sort of bailing out because of the 100th anniversary of Harley. Screw that, I’m going to Sturgis, and if he still wants to go I might get my hands on the new 145 cu inch S&S motor with a mere 189 lbs of torque and around 190 horse. That will teach that stinking Twinkie…. Speaking of such, we all know the latest tire rage..the Metzeler (almost) 280 tire. I know some stuff too. There’s a 320 on the way. Hell, soon the kick stand will be a thing of the past. Will they make them in Whitewall ??? The best thing I’ve heard all week…..” I want to thank all the yups and rubbies, in fact I like them very much. They take stuff off their bikes and sell it cheap, gotta love them. Just in case my number is (such and such) if you have any parts you want to get rid of. I’m guessing that’s the real and cheap way to build the choppas….Cool. Anyway..I’m out of here….May God be with you all.
Jose Caribbean Bikernet report.
SCORE ONE FOR POWELL– It’s become almost routine for members of the American press tothrow dumb or leading questions at members of the Bush administration. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why Secretary of State Colin Powell seemed so well prepared for the shifty question recently hurled at him byan Iraqi reporter.
According to the New York Post, one of Saddam’s newshounds asked Powell, “Isn’t it true that only 13% of young Americans can locate Iraq ona map?”
“That may be true,” Powell countered. “You’re probably right. But unfortunately for you, all 13% are Marines.”
–from Chris T.
RESPECT–Attached is a picture you have to see. We define patriotism, render respectand honor and pay tribute in many ways. Some people have a different levelof devotion and a different level of pride, some just show it differently.Regardless, it is what’s in your heart that matters. As you look and this shot think of the millions of Americans who have come before us,served their country and then come home only to be forgotten, left behindand in some cases, even discarded by the same people they fought to defend.
Remember those who valiantly served and were cursed when they came home.The gentleman in this attachment is unknown to me. I don’t know who he is,where he has been or even if he ever served a day in the military. BUT, byhis action I would be willing to bet that he served his country, proudlyand with honor, and in his heart! is still serving by doing all that he can toshow his love for his country.
–from Rev CarlR
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BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE–A man returning home a day early from a business trip got into a taxi at theairport. It was after midnight. While en route to his home, he asked thecabby if he would be a witness.
The man suspected his wife was having anaffair and he intended to catch her in the act. For $100, the cabby agreed.Quietly arriving at the house, the husband and cabby tiptoed into thebedroom.
The husband switched on the lights, yanked the blanket back andthere was his wife in bed with another man. The husband put a gun to thenaked man’s head.
The wife shouted, “Don’t do it! This man has been verygenerous! I lied when I told you I inherited money. He paid for the CorvetteI bought for you. He paid for our new cabin cruiser. He paid for our houseat the lake. He paidfor our country club membership, and he even pays the monthly dues!”
Shakinghis head from side-to-side the husband slowly lowered the gun. He lookedover at the cab driver and said, “What would you do?”
The cabby said, “I’dcover his ass up with that blanket before he catches a cold.”
–Rogue
And future Pilots
TRIBUTE–He is the American Fighting Man who has kept this country free for over 200 years. He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood.
–from Bob T.
2003 PERFORMANCE MACHINE CATALOG–Brand spanking new and loaded with valuable information, the 2003 Performance Machine catalog is now available! Bigger and better than last year, the new PM catalog features their complete line of wheels, brakes and controls, as well as the PM Phatail kit and all of their new for ’03 product! Check out the wheels, brakes and controls for the all new V-Rod!
FROM THE BLOND FILES– A blonde came running up to her husband in the driveway as he came home from work, just jumping for joy. He didn’t know why she was jumping for joybut thought, what the heck, and started jumping up and down with her. When she said, “Honey, I have some really great news for you!”
He said, “Great, tell me what you’re so happy about!”
She stopped jumping and was breathing heavily from all the jumping up and down, when she told him that she was pregnant!
He was ecstatic! They had been trying for awhile. He kissed her and told her, “That’s great! I couldn’t be happier!”
Then, she said, “Oh, honey, there’s more!”
He asked, “What do you mean, ‘more’?”
She said, “Well, we are not having just one baby, we are going to have TWINS!”
Amazed at how she could know so soon after getting pregnant, he askedher how she knew.
She said, “Well, that was the easy part. I went to Wal-Mart and boughtthe twin pack, home pregnancy test kit and BOTH tests came out positive!!!”
BUCKSHOT’S REPORT–Guess Biker mag doesn’t like unsolicited e-mail… Sent them a kite last week, and no response. Probably thinks I’m a psycho. Probably right.
Doing a shoot now on a BITCHIN chop… Lot of Jesse James parts, but a lot of creativity too. The kid’s going to be a big name if he keeps this up. Owns Road Rage Performance here in Fresno.
Ran across another one you’d love. Lot of hand-made one-off stuff. ’59 Cad taillights on hand made side mount license plate bracket. The boy can flat-ass barn job some billet!I snapped a couple of shots on the side of the road while getting his name and number for a shoot. I’m sending ya a couple. See ya,
–Buckshot
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE FREEDOM–We so fortunately enjoy here in the United States. It’s incredible. I turned on CNN for five minutes and shut it off. Those bastards pick at anything that walks, every military manuever, and every decision. Pisses me off.
Well, I hope we can share our freedom with the Iraqi people soon, get our people back and party. In the meantime keep the faith for our brothers and sisters in arms, and keep your eyes open and keen.
Ride forever–Bandit
