My to-do list just broke all records. Fixin’ the heads, runs to Home Depot and planning a run to Arizona tops the list. We’re launchin’ the Jose Daytona Report this morning and I’m going to wire the Shrunken FXR this week. We’ll fire that puppy. We need lift space for Layla’s Sporty and a couple of other pending projects (Shovelhead chopper). Last night we broke the cherry on this building. Between cable, phone, DSL, plumbers, electricians and visitors, it’s tough to have sex in every room at the Bikernet Headquarters. But I know it’s a priority.
Let’s hit the news, I gotta run to Home Depot…
New Florida Snitch Law
TALLAHASSEE — Family members who assist their relatives in fleeing from police or help them cover up a crime could no longer claim immunity under a bill named after a Daytona Beach man whose body was found a year ago this week.
The Jason Gucwa Act would allow law enforcement to prosecute family members if they assist a relative they know committed a felony. Family members are now exempt.
“I think it’s an important bill for law enforcement and those who have suffered terrible crimes such as this one,” said Sen. Evelyn Lynn, R-Ormond Beach, who sponsors a Senate version of the bill. “We want to make sure murderers don’t get away with things if a family member protects them.”
Lynn’s bill would repeal the family exemption, which probably dates to the early 20th century. It may have been intended to protect women who were coerced into silence by authoritarian husbands or fathers, some area attorneys and legislative staff say.
Gucwa, 32, was found dead March 25, 2003, in a drainage ditch in Flagler County. The case is still under investigation, but investigators said he died from blunt trauma to the head.
By DEBORAH CIRCELLI Staff Writer
–from Rogue
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CORRECTS MEDIA REPORTS ON VOLUNTARY MOTORCYCLE RECALL
MILWAUKEE (March 26, 2004) – On Monday, March 22nd Harley-Davidson Motor Company advised its U.S. dealers of a voluntary recall on a circuit breaker which is used on certain 2001 through 2003 model motorcycles. Widely circulated media coverage of this recall inaccurately reported the models that are affected.
The vehicles included in this recall are fuel-injected 2001 to 2003 model year Electra Glide Classics and Electra Glide Ultra Classics (models FLHTCI and FLHTCUI), 2001 model year Screamin? Eagle Road Glides (model FLTRSEI-2) and 2001 to 2003 model year police motorcycles (models FLHPI, FLHPEI, and FLHTPI).
Upon notification from the Motor Company in the next few weeks, owners of these motorcycles are encouraged to take their vehicle to a Harley-Davidson dealer to have the appropriate service performed. The required service is expected to take less than one hour and is provided free of charge to the owner.
Take A Short Sunday Break
1. Two peanuts walk into a bar. One was asalted.
2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The barman says “I’ll serve you, but don’t start anything.”
3. A sandwich walks into a bar. The barman says, “Sorry we don’t serve food in here.”
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORMS NEW COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS OFFERING DEGREE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT DEALER MANAGEMENT
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has formed partnerships with two colleges in Kansas, Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University. Together Harley-Davidson University and the colleges have designed a curriculum offering associate, bachelor and masters degree programs in applied science and motorcycle service technology.
As part of this partnership, Harley-Davidson has announced a ground breaking event at the location of the new training facility at 9 a.m. on April 24th, 2004 in Frontenac, Kansas. The facility will be modeled after a large Harley-Davidson dealership featuring a service area, parts area and counter, a paint area, a dyno room, tire service area, service manager’s area, break room and a showroom complete with accessories and checkout. The facility will also have classrooms, labs and computers.
Harley-Davidson University, Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University have designed the new curriculum for the degree programs to complement traditional technical courses. All programs include traditional and non-technical college courses and offer internship programs with participating Harley-Davidson dealerships.
These partnerships allow Harley-Davidson to offer a two-year/five semester Associates Degree in Applied Science and a four-year Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Motorcycle Service Technology. Classes are scheduled to begin August 2004.
For more information, please contact the Harley-Davidson Communication Department at 414-343-8300.
The Daytona Stealth Report Recently Harley-Davidson has released a new line of product sfeaturing the #1 logo from the late sixties and seventies, so it really isn’t that new after all! Most of the Bikernet readers will remember the #1 logo.
A little history on the #1 logo, the #1 logo commemorates H-D winning the 1969 AMA Grand National Championship by H-D racing legend Mert Lawill. The #1 logo was the official emblem of The Motor Company throughout the seventies.
I remember being a kid in the tenth grade and as soon as school was out I would head for the local H-D dealer and the first thing I would see was that big red, white and blue #1 sign. I spent a lot of time worrying the guys at the shop. For whatever reason they put up with me. I always thought that #1 was so cool back then. For me the #1 is about more than just racing, it is about American pride, with it’s red, white and blue colors with the stars at the top, it reminds you of our flag. It is about the love for the machine and the passion of the ride. It is a big part of Harley’s heritage.
When I saw the new #1 hats come in, I had to have one, not because I needed another hat. I had to have it because it took me back to those times after school heading to the H-D dealer to hang out. It took me back to those Saturday afternoons waiting for Evel Knievel to come on ABC’s Wide World of Sports. I remember how cool it was when he came out wearing his leathers with the stars and the red, white and blue bars. The bike was sporting the #1 logo.
It is good to see this kind of product come back and although you can never have old times back it is good to have something remind you of those times and that is what the #1 product has done for me, remind me of a time that passed long ago, a time that now seems less complicated, when we were a lot smaller in numbers, as to who rode and who did not. I guess with the return of the #1 logo I have to say, the more things change, the more they stay the same!
Hey spring is here, let’s ride!
–Mike (THE STEALTH)
Signal Camera Letter
Man, we’ve had cameras here, in Manassas, at every major intersection for about eight years. Gee, it’s one of the only places you never feel alone when your out riding.They use them also to monitor traffic & to watch out for Banks robbers, etc.
A friend of mine did the software & hardware work on them. He said the zoom works so good on them that you can see the fillings in a person’s teeth if their mouth is open. It makes alot of money .
Later , Lon
–from Rogue
Truck Dedication..This Is Amazingly
This Common Carrier brought us a frozen load of Gilroy Foodstoday. This truck was awesome. Everyone thought that it would be a good story for the Dot Link.
The owner/operators are John & Amy Holmgren. They live in Shafer Minn. They thought this would be a nice tribute to the people that lost their lives. It has every name of each person that lost their life on 9-11
This concept was thought up by John and Amy, and totally paid for by them. John says he will be awhile paying the loan off that he had to take out to do it but, thought this was the least he could do.
Applied Graphics in Fargo ND done most of the work and Paul Kosenski did the Hand painting. He said that he got to meet the Country Singer Darryl Worley, who Sang the song “Have You Forgotten” and has gotten pulled over 3 times by the police just to get their picture taken by this truck.
He plans on attending the Mid America Truck show in Louisville KY in March. It is called the Rolling 9-11 Memorial, it has all the names of the people who were killed on that day and the flights they were on, plus some other graphics on the side of the Tractor
–from Thomas Conley
Cameras To Nab Red-Light Runners
Violators could get $86 ticket at 10th and Minnesota. Drivers at 10th Street and Minnesota Avenue might want to exercise a bit more caution at red lights. If they don’t, they could get an $86 ticket in the mail.
City officials announced Wednesday that three still-photo cameras and a video camera will be installed at the busy intersection in May.
“Red-light cameras will never really replace police officers, but I really feel strongly we have to do something to combat people who want to continually run red lights,” Mayor Dave Munson said.
The cameras will record video and take photos of vehicles that run red lights. After police officers review the photos and decide that a violation has occurred, a citation will be mailed to the vehicle’s owner.
Redflex Traffic Systems, a California company, will install, maintain and administer the cameras at a cost of $19,480 a month.
Police Chief Doug Barthel said some of the cost could be recovered by income from citations issued. To break even, the city would need to issue 266 tickets a month.
By Argus reporter Corrine Olsen.
–from Rogue
Desert Shifters
Got the Jockey shifter almost done and going to start on the Foot Clutch next. I have a few ideas. Went riding with some of the old guys Sunday seems every time we all get together we raise some kind of Hell, The local cops had to follow us for a few miles. I guess we were having too much fun.
We pulled in to the Local Harley shop here in town, would you believe there were no Harleys there…All Yamahas and other rice crap, they were all inside buying the newest biker wear and of course they tried to talk to us and we left disgusted. I can’t deal with those Un-American Assholes anymore. I guess am getting old and set in my old ways.
Best of Luck To All
–Bob T
Bikernet Sunday Workout> See if you have good mind control over your body. This is left brain, right brain stuff. This actually is true even though it may seem stupid and it’s going to really frustrate you, but it’s fun! While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
Now, while doing this, draw the number “6” in the air with your right hand.
Your foot will change direction and there’s nothing you can do about it.
Try it.
–from Chris T.
Bikernet Farming Advice
A farmer buys several pigs, hoping to breed them for ham, bacon, etc…. After several weeks, he notices that none of the pigs are getting pregnant and calls a vet for help.
The vet tells the farmer that he should try artificial insemination. The farmer doesn’t have the slightest idea what this means but, not wanting to display his ignorance, he only asks the vet how he will know when the pigs are pregnant. The vet tells him that they will stop standing around and will instead, lay down & wallow in the mud when they are pregnant.
The farmer hangs up & gives this some thought. He comes to the conclusion that artificial insemination means that he has to impregnate the pigs. So, he loads the pigs into his truck, drives them out into the woods, has sex with them all, brings them back & goes to bed.
Next morning, he wakes & looks out at the pigs. Seeing that they are all still standing around, he concludes that the first try didn’t take, and loads them in the truck again. He drives them out to the woods, bangs each pig twice for good measure, brings them back and goes to bed.
Next morning, he wakes to find the pigs still just standing around. One more try, he tells himself, and proceeds to load them up & drive them out to the woods. He spends all day shagging the pigs and, upon returning home, falls listlessly into bed.
The next morning, he cannot even raise himself from the bed to look at the pigs. He asks his wife to look out and tell him if the pigs are laying in the mud. “No,” she says, “they’re all in the truck and one of them is honking the horn.”
–from Ken Miller
The new Whitehorse Press Summer 2004 Catalog
It features Reg Pridmore’s new book, SMOOTH RIDING THE PRIDMORE WAY, which shows experienced riders how to focus on control in cornering, braking, and acceleration to improve their skills and confidence. Available in April 2004, place your order online now to receive a first printing copy on publication.
http://www.whitehorsepress.com.
And, here are just a few of the many other new items that we’re especially excited about, and know you’ll want to check out for yourself:
COMPACT MOTORCYCLE COVERS at a price everyone can afford. Protect your ride against weather, dirt, and curious eyes whether you’re traveling or at home.
Three new travel guides in our popular MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS SERIES to help you plan this season’s special adventure to the perfect destination.
A new basic black, no-frills RAINSUIT that keeps you dry and toasty in the rawest of weather, at an affordable price. It looks good too.
TWO WHEELS THROUGH TERROR, a new book available in May 2004 that will have you reading into the night on the edge of your chair. Talk about an “Incredible Journey!” This true tale of an ambitious solo motorcycle trip to South America, interrupted by capture and torture at the hands of Colombia’s rebel army, is nothing short of amazing.
The JUMP-N-START from Battery Tender at a special introductory price that will save you over 20% if you purchase now. Here’s the answer to all your emergency battery needs.
Whitehorse Press
107 East Conway Road
Center Conway, NH 03813-4012
603-356-6556
Bikernet Cowboy Style
A cowboy rides into town on a hot blistering day riding his horse with his dog following. He ties his horse and and dog under the shade of a tree. The cowboy goes into the bar for a nice cool beer.
About twenty minutes later a policeman comes into the bar amd asks who owns the dog tied under the tree. The cowboy tells him that it is his. The policeman say’s; your dog is in heat!”
The cowboy answers. “No way that dogs in heat, he’s cool, cause he is tied under the shade of the tree.” The policeman says. “No, you don’t understand, your dog needs to be bred.”
The cowboy shakes his head and says. “No way that dogs needs bread, he;s not hungry, I gave him beef jerky this morning.” The policeman finally gets mad and says. “Look your dog needs wants to have sex.
The cowboy looks at him snd says “Go ahead, I always wanted a police- dog”
–from Rev CarlR
Watch For RoadShows At All Major Events
Here is a Roadshows logo and an image of riders at Street Vibrations in Reno, NV — the 6th largest motorcycle event in the nation.
Thank you for your interest! If there is anything else I can provide to promote our events, please let me know.
Carol
Roadshows
800-200-4557
Two Reasons Why It’s So Hard To Solve A Redneck Murder
1. All the DNA is the same
2. There are no dental records.
–from Buckshot
FastDates.com and Performance Machine present the 2004 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend July 17-18th 2004 Iron Works Charity Ride, Jardine Performance West Coast Dyno Shootout, America’s Top Builders, Live Blues and Rock Concert Festivals featured
The Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend sponsored by Performance Machine held at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach, CA, continues to grow every year as the most popular consumer street bike show in America catering to custom, cruiser, classic and sportbike enthusiasts. Always the 3rd weekend of July, the 13th Annual Show is scheduled for Saturday July 17th and Sunday July 18th, 2004. The Show features a huge weekend of activities with over 160 major motorcycle and product manufacturers, exhibitors and venders, together with the leading custom bike from across America. This year Show producer Gianatsis Design has focus on increased parking for continued growth in spectator attendance. Associate Sponsorship support for the premier streetbike event weekend in America is provided by Iron Works magazine, Jardine Performance, Corona Extra, Trader Publications, FastDates.com Calendars & Website, The Los Angeles Times / ReCycler / Cycle Buys, and SPEED TV’s American Thunder.
Delta Blue Relay For Life
We need your Motorcycle Club support to please join a day filled with fun and adventure for a Charitable Cause to help fight and find a Cure for Cancer, with the Delta Blue Relay For Life Cancer Benefit on Saturday, April 3rd.
This includes a Central Coast Morning Motorcycle Ride and afternoon BBQ. Ride starts off at Wal-Mart at 10:00 am in Lompoc, CA. It is approximately a 100-mile trip with scenic views and ends back at Wal-Mart for a Ribs and/or Chicken BBQ starting at 1:00 pm and 4 Hours of Live Broadcasting Music with KZOZ 93.3 “Classic Rock” FM.
Cost of the event is $20.00 (tax deductible) Per Person.
For more information, please call the Delta Blue Motorcycle Crew Hot Line at 805-733-2226 or e-mail us at charles.s.cunha@boeing.com
Thank you again and I hope your club can participate in this Charitable Cause Motorcycle Ride.
Cordially,
–Dr. Charles S. Cunha
Top-Free Rally Ends With Bust
DAYTONA BEACH — A crowd of thousands thronged Main Street on Sunday morning, camcorders in hand, hoping to cap off their Bike Week with a bonanza of breasts. The Ormond Beach mom’s planned top-free rally — intended to protest local anti-nudity laws, vindicate biker culture and celebrate hard-won American freedoms — captured worldwide interest last week.
An estimated 1,000 bare-breasted sympathizers were expected to join Book in her march from the Main Street Pier to the Main Street bridge.
But Book and only about 10 comrades were fully clothed when they started from the pier. Book said Daytona Beach police officers came to her home last week and made it plain they would immediately arrest any woman who disrobed.
Accompanied by about a dozen members of the media, Book’s group was forced by police to walk on the sidewalk through densely packed, befuddled onlookers as officers blocked off the street.
“Was that it?” and “I don’t see no t***ies” were among the many like comments suffered by Book and her entourage. A member of her group carried a megaphone and encouraged women standing by to join in the march, but none did.
Another wore a Mardi Gras mask to symbolize the breast-friendlier statutes of New Orleans.
“Free our breasts! No more arrests!” the women chanted, and some chided bystanders for their lack of patriotism.
By VIRGINIA SMITH Staff Writer
–from Rogue
Helen Wolf Reports From Washington
I was just thinking of you the other night … Mailman bought a used commercial sewing machine (we’re talking “old sewing machine” which looks like his regular machine that was converted from a treadle to electric – we’re talking ‘old’ Singers. And he uses them for lots of stuff, too!) Anyway, on the body of it where it normally says “Singer”, it just had “Sin”.
He didn’t pay much attention, just talked about racing his drag bike at Arizona Bike Week, next week. He’s considering doing all the AHDRA races on the west coast. That’s a big maybe. I just hope he never falls off his bike on the track. He’s got a piece of titanium in his neck that’s about 2″ long. In 1999 he had it operated on because of disk deterioration and bone spurs. He’s damn lucky he wasn’t hurt in the wreck last August in Kittery, Maine. Tough old bird of 63-1/2, ain’t he?
This whole letter was going to be about a couple of minor pictures. Utilizing reflective materials to justify dragging half the remains of the screen printing plant home with me; thus the pictures of the protest helmet which I found upstairs. My technique is improving, although. I only spent one night trying and used string tied to pins to hold things up, but after taking about 150 practice shots, and touching up the final two, I’m looking forward to more experimentation.
— Helen
BASSANI SWEEPERS
SLICK and POWERFUL pretty much covers it when describing these new “SWEEPERS” just introduced by Bassani. Real head turners, the titillating turn downs are precision fabricated from 2″ double wall, 16 gauge steel tubing. Finished in Bassani’s durable show quality chrome, the pipes feature a modified slash cut and baffle free construction. All mounting hardware is included for 1986-2003 mid and forward control Sportster applications.
Bassani SWEEPERS retail for $449.00 and are available direct from NORTH COUNTY CUSTOMS. Call 866-439-4287 or go to www.northcountycustoms.com
LET’S HEAD OUT–Gotta escape the crib and see the world, or chase women. I’ve got an itchin’ that needs to be scratched. A long ride into the desert might do the trick, until the worker are gone, and Sin Wu and I can have this joint to ourselves.
Haul ass!
–Bandit
