THE BUFFALO CHIP CAMPGROUND LLC ANNOUNCES NEW HIRE– The Legendary Buffalo Chip, Sturgis? premier entertainment and travel destination, has hired Angela Gonzalez as an executive marketing assistant. Gonzalez will be responsible for the day-today service and account administration and will assist marketing, sponsorship, event production, PR and media relations and publishing the Buffalo Chip Gazette and Sturgis Rider News.
Gonzalez earned a BA degree in international business from Rollins College, Winter Park, FL and has experience in different facets of the music industry, including concert production and management.
OLD CAR EMISSIONS EXEMPTION THREATENED IN 8 CALIFORNIA COUNTIES– Hearing Scheduled for April 1. Legislation (S.B. 1549) has been introduced in the California State Senate by Senator Dean Florez (senator.florez@sen.ca.gov) to repeal the state?s current emissions test exemption for pre-1976 vehicles registered by new owners in the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District. The District includes eight counties in California?s Central Valley: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and the valley portion of Kern.
Under the bill, after Jan. 1, 2009, new owners seeking to register a pre-1976 vehicle in these eight counties would be subject to emissions tests for the life of the vehicle. S.B. 1549 is scheduled to be considered by the California Senate Transportation and Housing Committee on April 1, 2008.
We Urge You to Call, E-Mail or Fax Senator Florez and Members of the Senate Transportation Committee (List Attached) Immediately to Oppose S.B. 1549
Please phone, fax or e-mail Senator Florez to express your opposition to S.B. 1549. Senator Florez can be reached at:E-Mail: Senator.Florez@sen.ca.gov Phone: (916) 651-4016Fax: (916) 327-5989
Please phone, fax or e-mail members of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee to express your opposition to S.B. 1549California Senate Transportation & Housing Committee
THE BIKERNET AMSOIL TECH COLUMN–As an AMSOIL Dealer I sometimes have to deal with so called “experts” from time to time. Sometimes they are people who are simply ignorant about synthetic oils or have opinions based on false assumptions. Sometimes they know somebody… who knows somebody… who knows somebody… who had their engine “ruined” by synthetic oil, and enjoy spreading the story. Wherever these “experts” come from they are usually misinformed or are repeating some other misinformed “expert’s” opinion.
The fact of the matter is that no properly formulated, properly filtered, properly applied synthetic motor oil has ever ruined a properly maintained engine, period. I can refer to Federal Mogul`s Engine Bearing Service Manual 1803EB, where the results of studying over 7,000 case histories, for both synthetic and petroleum oils, on engine bearing failure are detailed. Want to know what their findings were? DIRT!… Dirt is the major culprit!!!!! Dirt causes 43.3% of all bearing distress in an engine. Other causes include insufficient lubrication, bearing misassembly or misalignment, overloading, corrosion, etc., but dirt is absolutely the major culprit.
Dirt in an engine may come from many sources. Airborne dirt enters through the air filter which is why I use only Amsoil EaA air filters instead of oil wetted gauze which does a very poor job of capturing the small dirt, (microscopic in size, measuring 5 to 20 microns) which eats up your rings and bearings. Machinings left during engine manufacture or disassembly are also classified as dirt. Using that old funnel you have hanging on the wall is another great way to add dirt to your engine too, that’s why I always tell my customers to use the Amsoil Fast Funnels (Product Code G-1816) because they don’t have any of the microscopic dirt, that is in every shop no matter how clean it looks, in them because they are new unused funnels.
One other proven way to add dirt to your engine is to wipe the dip stick with a dirty rag; yeah I know you think your funnels and rags are clean but if you were to look at them with a microscope you would see dirt and grit all over them. Engine wear produces its own kind of dirt in the form of metal particles. Any and all of this dirt can cause bearing distress or cylinder scoring if it is not filtered out of circulation with a high efficiency oil filter such as an Amsoil EaO Oil Filter.
That`s why it is so important to use an AMSOIL EaO Oil Filter and why I highly recommend the use of our incredibly effective EaA air filters to all my customers. High Efficiency Amsoil EaA Air and EaO Oil Filters keep your oil clean, and clean oil cannot hurt an engine!
–Nick Roberts
SHASTA SALUTE TO AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE RALLY UNDER FIRE–PRESS RELEASE – Tuesday, March 25, 2008In response to Monday’s SDN Press Release regarding the Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle RallySouth Bay Biker Productions, Inc. respectfully requests to be given equal opportunity to provide “the other side of the story” concerning yesterday’s SDN article about the Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle Rally.
Thirteen months ago & after we were invited to Siskiyou County, we made a firm commitment with top officials in Siskiyou County & Yreka to bring a high quality patriotic event to Yreka, CA that would benefit Siskiyou County businesses and provide donations to the local peace officer & veteran charity, the Far Side Run & to Operation Gratitude, a military charity held in the highest regard in the American military community. During this time we have worked diligently with local law enforcement – Siskiyou County Sheriff – Rick Riggins, Under Sheriff & Siskiyou County Veterans Commissioner – Michael Murphy & Executive Director of the Yreka Chamber of Commerce & Siskiyou County Veterans Representative – Mark Dean for thirteen (13) months & Yreka Police Chief Brian Bowles for seven (7) months and numerous other Siskiyou County business leaders & community members. We have complied with every request and laid out a comprehensive plan concerning alcohol, proper security & all other issues inherent to sponsoring a public event.
Following our fourth committee meeting held on January 24th, 2008 @ 2:00pm & a public presentation held on January 25th @ 10:00am, we received the following email on January 31st from Chief Bowles:
“If the ABC license were to come across my desk today I would write on it the following:
1. Hours of operation 0930am-1200am (midnight).
2. 25 security persons including supervisor staff. Adequate security staffing levels to the number of patrons .Security Supervisor staff to provide and possess California guard cards or retired law enforcement credentials. (We talked about options if impossible)
3. Uniformed law enforcement required on site during all hours alcohol is served. Peak hours (600PM-0100AM) minimum of 6 uniformed Law enforcement officers on site at the event.
4. No larger than 14 oz cups.
5. a patron will be allowed to carry back from the bar no more than two drinks per person.”
On Friday morning, March 21st, with no warning, Jeff Kraus, the President of South Bay Biker Productions, Inc., received a phone call from Chief Bowles & a Press Release via fax. The Press Release stated that a closed session meeting with the Yreka City Counsel & Chief Bowles had taken place the night before. (This meeting was held with no notice & no opportunity for South Bay Biker Productions to provide input.) The Press Release stated that Chief Bowles would not permit alcohol to be sold at the Shasta Salute to America event – a 100% reversal of a plan that had been in effect for over one (1) year. Also contained in the Press Release were several defamatory & prejudicial comments regarding the motorcycle rider community (contradicting the “biker friendly” comments on the Yreka Chamber of Commerce’s website).
Over the past thirteen (13) months we have received an overwhelming majority of positive input and several sponsorships from local businesses that understood the integrity of our company. Along with the written endorsements (see the “Contact Us” page on the Rally’s website – With an event such as the Shasta Salute to America coming to the County for the next six years (the term of our agreement with the Siskiyou Golden Fairground), real help for Siskiyou County’s economy is on the way. Does anyone believe that the endorsements of these individuals who have been “kept on the table” if South Bay Biker Productions was not worthy or we had not earned them? Does anyone think that these endorsements would have been given if there was a potential for harm to Siskiyou County residents or businesses? We have tried through other sources & it is apparent that Chief Bowles has no intention of changing his mind. Because of the defamatory Press Release & the manner that word spreads throughout the motorcycle, veteran, law enforcement, entertainment & vendor communities, Chief Bowles has accomplished what he set out to do leaving Siskiyou County’s economy in no better shape than it was. NEW-LINE HEATHER ENGRAVES CHUCK PALUMBO CUSTOMS–I recently completed these for Chuck Palumbo Customs…He is a wrestler in the WWE, and has built a couple bikesfor Rey Mysterio, and Dave “The Animal” Batista for an up-coming show. Despite his rough exterior, the guy was a sweetheart, and a total pleasure to deal with…He even sent some stuff for my wrestling fanatic sons…(after all these years, they have finally figured out their mom is “cool”! hahaha) There’s so much more stuff I’ve done too… –Heather SOMETHING ABOUT AMERICAN FREEDOMS–When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was askedby the Archbishop of Canterbury if USA plans for Iraq were just anexample of empire building by George Bush. He answered by saying, ‘Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return. You could have heard a pin drop. NCC PARTNERS WITH SOFTBRAKE–In their ongoing expansion campaign, North County Customs announced today that they have finalized negotiations with SoftBrake Inc. Under the new agreement North County Customs will be the exclusive world wide distributor for the very specialized line of products manufactured by SoftBrake. The plan is for SoftBrake to devote 100% of their efforts to the development and manufacturing of unique replacement parts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles while NCC utilizes it?s formidable marketing powers and world wide customer base to distribute the entire SoftBrake line. Based in Fullerton, California North County manufactures and distributes some of the most recognized products in the industry sold under different brand names. In past years they have been instrumental in the success of one of the most recognized names in the exhaust industry. Currently the SoftBrake line consists of replacement brake pedals designed for superior comfort and brake operation, billet master cylinders, redesigned billet shift linkage, passenger peg risers, LED license plate frames, license plate relocating brackets, stainless splash guard foot board spacer kits the awesome replacement Tombstone taillight housing and more.North County Customs can be contacted direct at 714-680-0911 and DEALER INQUIRIES are invited. ADVANSTAR INTERNATIONAL BIKE SHOW TOUR REPORT–Another whirlwind of a tour wrapped up in mid February with the largest show in our 27 year series history in Chicago, snowballing from the positive momentum generated over the 16 week tour. Thank you for being a continued part of our success and sharing the 13 show season with over 585,000 great friends and eager enthusiasts. The Results Are In! Thanks to the over 10,000 enthusiasts who offered their valuable input in helping to improve our shows. We value your feedback and, with your help, are taking steps to make the 2009 International Motorcycle Tour even better! For survey results and details. Now?s Your Chance to Get Involved With IMS! If you?re passionate about the powersports industry, we?ve got a couple great opportunities for you to get involved with a winning team. We?re now seeking ambassadors and product specialists in our local markets to help promote our motorcycle shows across the country. Are you the guy or gal that lives, eats and breathes motorcycling? Big Dog & KTM Winners The winners of the Big Dog and KTM sweepstakes are in! See who lucked out and walked away with some great prizes in our New York and Cleveland special promotions. Stay tuned for the winner of the Suzuki GSX650FK8, the ?Official Motorcycle Giveaway” of the tour. Check out the announced CORBIN OCC BAGGER– On a fuckin’ roll today. Check out this O.C.C ” Custom Bagger” –Tinman RUCKER PERFORMANCE BUILDING FRAMES–FORT WORTH ? March 25, 2008 Rucker Performance continues to enhance the quality of their motorcycles with their new in-house frame building department. The frames will no longer be outsourced, which will allow complete customization from the earliest stages of production. Designs created by Bill Rucker and his team will be more efficiently transferred to the end consumer through this new business venture. ?Customers expect the highest quality product, and we are providing that by entering production at an earlier stage than in the past. Our commitment to quality will continue as we take the idea of customization to the next level by constructing our own frames,? says Erin Rucker, Chief Operations Officer of Rucker Performance. ?We believe Rucker Performance continues to set itself apart with our company?s progress, innovation, coupled with the stunning designs of our bikes.? Rucker Performance recently revealed the 2008 model line up with the updated frames. The line up includes the Predator, Vandal, Assassin, Copperhead and Gauntlet. For more information on these products, visit our website at www.ruckerperformance.com or call us at 817-838-3200. BOSTON GUN CONTROL HALTED–Boston police officials, surprised by intense opposition from residents,have significantly scaled back and delayed the start of a program thatwould allow officers to go into people’s homes and search for gunswithout a warrant. Maria Cramer TriRod Motorcycles launches F3 Adrenaline–TRIROD Motorcycles has launched its F3 Adrenaline, a radical three-wheeled motorcycle which features two wheels in front with Formula-One type suspension. When developing the bike, TriRod Motorcycles set out to create a radical new vehicle that would combine advanced technologies from Formula-One racing, aerospace, and motorcycles. The F3 Adrenaline is said to be exceptionally stable and corner aggressively due to its low center of gravity and a wide track. TriRod’s engineers chose the 2-1 layout (two wheels in front, one in back) over the traditional 1-2 trike configuration for its superior handling, stability, and rollover resistance. Carbon fiber body panels are used on the F3 Adrenaline, and the high-tech feel is continued with fully adjustable racing shocks. Robert Miller, TriRod Motorcycles’ Co-founder and Chairman, says: “TriRod’s platform offers increased safety and stability over traditional motorcycles while adding a whole new level of thrilling performance.” TriRod’s F3 Adrenaline is the first of a line of tandem seat three-wheel performance motorcycles under development. The company is taking orders now for the 2008 F3 Adrenaline, which is scheduled to start shipping during the 2nd quarter of 2008. TRIROD MOTORCYCLES, INC. THE THURSDAY NEWS ENDING–My notes are scrambled, but here’s what’s coming to Bikernet: We have a bitchin’ build from Envy Cycles that will launch tomorrow. I need to write our S&S Super E rebuilt right away, because we’re performing a D&D pipe and Zippers EFI install to my Road King next week. Remember we just installed a set of S&S gear driven cams. Now the tuning begins. Another green highbar custom haunts the line-up from Jon Fox, in Minneapolis. It’s a killer classic. We’re about to kick off the restoration of a 1972 Sportster. This will help anyone trying to restore almost any Sportster. I’m still looking for a 1969 XLCH. Chopper Dave’s X-Wedge will spring onto Bikernet, next week, then there’s the choppers from the two brothers in Long Beach and a Dyna Glide True Track tech install from the gang at Palm Springs H-D and brother Bob T. Plus I have another leather seat tech from the lovely Vegas redhead. Almost forgot the Girl of Bikernet from Europe. I’ve got my work cut out and scattered all over the table. So hang on. It’s all happening on Bikernet. If you know something we don’t, pass the word. We’re here to share the pure joy of building and riding the coolest bikes on the planet. Plus it’s the goddamn Code of the West to make it as easy as possible for our readers to build fabulous scooters and chase women, or ride the open highways. Makes me want to peel out. Ride Forever, –Bandit
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