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SPY PHOTOS FROM NEW SUCKER PUNCH SALLY HEADQUARTERS IN PHOENIX–I did a quick trip to PHX last week and came back with some spy photos of the SPS shop, they are hustling right now to fill orders, rumor has it they just built 12 bikes this week.
I have included pictures of Christians latest ride, a variation of the Hotrod but with an OEM Shovel motor and chopped frame. Also included a picture of a top secret project SPS was asked to do…turn a stock sporty into an SPS sporty…that’s Drew and Brando working on the finishing touches, oh yeah and after all the engine work it is close to 80 hp…notice both these bikes have SPS billet spoked wheels all cut in house…
I will get you info on that next week, have a great memorial day weekend also let’s not forget what this weekend is really about not just BBQ’s and fishing…there are en and women serving their country losing their lives almost every day…I included a quick reminder about what Memorial Day is from Wikipedia, I love that site.
–Ken Conte
Memorial Day is a United States One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500 NICHOLS MOTORCYCLE SUPPLY, INC AND HAP JONES MERGE– Last week, news broke that Nichols Motorcycle Supply, Inc and Hap Jones have merged to become NHJ Powersports. “By combining Nichols and Hap Jones, we are building a stronger company that will be a leader in providing customer service and great products,” says Andy Kolodziej. “For the last few weeks we have been taking the necessary steps to make this transition as seamless as possible.” NHJ will be headquartered in Alsip, Ill., and all orders will be processed and shipped out of that facility. Dealers with accounts established with either Nichols or Hap Jones automatically have accounts with NHJ. S&S ANNOUNCES MOBIL 1 TO BE SPONSOR OF S&S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION– LA CROSSE WI (May 20, 2008) S&S Cycle is proud to announce that Mobil 1 is the title sponsor of the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration (www.sscycle50th.com) presented by the AMD World Championships. S&S has endorsed Mobil 1 V-TWIN 20/50 synthetic oil as the oil to use in all S&S Proven Performance engines for the last three years now. The recommendation of Mobil 1 has built a strong relationship between the two brands and lead to a number of joint projects. The most well known of those joint projects was the construction of an S&S-built motorcycle for Jay Leno. The bike was built to showcase the all-new S&S X-Wedge (www.x-wedge.com). Using an S&S-built muscle-bike frame, the bike showcased the blending of traditional v-twin engineering and performance riding technology. Leno loved the bike and rode it constantly upon delivery. “ExxonMobil is proud of its relationship with S&S Cycle and is excited to sponsor their 50th Anniversary Celebration with Mobil 1 as their official oil,” said Scott Howard Americas Automotive Marketing Manager for ExxonMobil. “S&S and Mobil 1 have enjoyed a great relationship over the years, and we are excited to see what the next 50 years will bring for them. AMD (American Motorcycle Dealer) Magazine, the driving force behind the AMD World Championship of Bike Building has assumed the role of coordinating and facilitating the judging process for the 50 bike show. With their experience in dealing in the highest quality bikes across the world, and presenting shows in many different venues, they were the logical choice to the show presenters. Robin Bradley, owner/operator of AMD Magazine and the World Championship said, “The bikes being built for the S&S 50th will be among the best of the year, indeed of any year. S&S were rightly sensitive to the need to be able to ensure that the genius and creativity that will be on show is handled with a judging and organizational model that guarantees an independently authenticated outcome. We were therefore delighted to be asked to bring the unique perspective, experience and credential of the Official World Championship bear on this exciting one-of-a-kind opportunity for industry excellence to be honored”. 2008 marks the 50-year anniversary of S&S Cycle (www.sscycle.com) that will be celebrated in La Crosse, Wisconsin on June 27, 28 and 29. The company started in 1958 in Blue Island, Illinois when founder George Smith and his wife Marge wanted to own a faster motorcycle. Following a simple dream to make every motorcycle go faster, S&S grew into the leading manufacturer of performance components and engines for American v-twins. This growth lead to the relationship with Mobil 1. ROLLIN’ SIXES UPGRADES THEIR LINE OF GRIPS–Grab hold of sensational style for your bike with show polished CNC machinedbillet grips from Rollin? Sixes Choppers, yes the same one?s that have been seen on the ?Salt Shaker? 5-Ball Racing?s 2006 Worlds Fastest Panhead. It?s like having four grips in one, our grips feature interchangeable end caps. Choose from four designs: Maltese-Cross, Ace of Spades, Nautical Star and Dome Style. Our grips fit models from 1973 to present with single or dual throttle cable. Grips for internal throttles are also available.
BIKERNET TECH TIP OF THE WEEK– I over-filled my tranny when riding to Half Moon Bay. It didn’t leak until I got home and parked it. I drained the tranny and put in 20 ozs. Should I replace the pushrod seal? Is that enough oil, my tranny has a kicker on the front? Should I take the clutch apart and clean all the plates? Let me know your thoughts, oh master.
I barely remember that bike from the build you did awhile back. 20 oz’s sounds about right. 5 speed’s being 24 ozs max. Seal should be okay. I think you should try a double seal on the pushrod though. Drive the first seal in deeper, you should have enough area left for a second seal.
Yeah, check out the clutch plates!! I would bead blast the steel plates. Try contact cleaner on the friction plates to remove the oil. Contact cleaner leaves no residue and there is usually a can in the shop somewhere.
If the friction plates are glazed try using Red ScotchBrite and then contact cleaner. I prefer the ScotchBrite over sandpaper. I think sandpaper leaves to much grit in the fiber mat’l.
–Pablo
V-TWIN NEWS HAS NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF– Robin Hartfiel Joins Paisano Publications.
May 20th 2008 – Agoura Hills, CA – Paisano Publications, LLC is proud to announce the hiring of long time industry insider Robin Hartfiel as editor-in-chief of its dealer magazine V-Twin News. Robin will replace Ben Lamboeuf as editor of the monthly dealer magazine. Ben will work in Paisano’s consumer division as an associate editor of Easyriders and V-Twin as well as heading up a new automotive title.
Robin has dedicated the past 25 years to the powersports industry, working with aftermarket manufacturers, OEMs, distributors and retail dealerships since 1990. He was the editor of the trade magazines Dealernews from 1990 to 2003 and the publisher and editor-in-chief of Motorcycle Product News from 2003 to 2008.
“We at Paisano are very happy to welcome Robin as a member of our family,” says Paisano Publications President Gil Luna. “Robin brings years of experience and expertise to his role as editor of V-Twin News. Robin will help V-Twin News become the voice of the American v-twin aftermarket, and a natural accompaniment to our V-Twin Expo dealer show, helping manufacturers, distributors and retail outlets do business.”
For more information on Paisano publications, please visit: www.easyriders.com
RUSSIAN CORRECTION, NOT THE FIRST SHOW–About the Article the fist Russian show. Motosalon – 2008 was fifth Moscow International MotorcycleShow and we made Custom show in all last year.
Here’s more info about Russian Custom Bike Winner from Moscow Motorcycle Show (Motosalon – 2008). This contest had jury included Edie Trotta and me.
I attached winner photos.If you have interest for this bike I shall send article and pictures.
–Sergey
KISS ALIVE/35 TOUR 2008, WORLDWIDE SOLD-OUT 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOURTO HEADLINE STURGIS ROCK?N THE RALLY LINEUPAT 68th ANNUAL STURGIS BIKE WEEK–STURGIS, S.D. ? May 21, 2008 ? In what is destined to become ?the night that rocked Sturgis,? legendary superstars KISS will perform at Glencoe Nation?s Rock?n the Rally on August 4th. Recognized as one of the biggest and best bike rallies in the world, Sturgis Bike Week celebrates its 68th year this August 4-10, 2008. Also scheduled to perform at Rock?n the Rally is Kenny Chesney on Aug. 6, with more acts soon to be announced.
Currently in the midst of a sold-out European arena and stadium tour, KISS will make a stateside detour to thrill Sturgis with the one-of-a-kind stage show for which they?re known. Along with the screaming guitars, lights and pyrotechnics that have made KISS ?The Greatest Rock n Roll Show On Earth,? the band will play songs from their vast repertoire of classic hits. Having sold 85 million records worldwide, KISS has become the soundtrack of a generation. In honor of their 35th anniversary, the band plans to play their KISS ALIVE album in its entirety as well as a few surprises and rarely played live KISS classic gems.
KISS invented stadium rock in the 70?s with their sci-fi Kabuki costumes and make-up, explosive theatrics and, of course, their trademark platform boots. In their extensive world tours, they?ve attracted the most rabid fans: The KISS Army. Now celebrating thirty-five years of rockin? the globe, KISS founders GENE SIMMONS and PAUL STANLEY, along with longtime band members guitarist TOMMY THAYER and drummer ERIC SINGER, vow to bring to Sturgis the time-honored KISS spectacular that has made their performances legendary.
Founded in 1983 by Gary Lippold, the family-owned and operated Glencoe Nation was established to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts who descend on Sturgis, S.D. every August for Bike Week. Occupying 900 acres of land, Glencoe provides tent camping, RV sites, a full-service convenience store, shopping and world-class entertainment all right in the heart of Bike Week action.
To provide unparalleled entertainment for the region, in 2006 Lippold built the Glencoe Amphitheater, which hosts Bike Week?s annual Rock?n the Rally. With capacity of 100,000, Glencoe Amphitheater is the largest outdoor music venue in the nation. The facility boasts a perfect 5-to-1 pitch and is beautifully landscaped with Kentucky bluegrass, giving it a truly natural look and feel. Since opening, Glencoe Amphitheater has hosted some of the music industry?s best acts.
Tickets to the KISS performance on Aug. 4 in Sturgis, S.D. are available at www.startickets.com or 1-800-345-9213. Glencoe camping information and additional lineup announcements may be found at Rock?n the Rally?s website: www.rockntherally.com.
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PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION BURLY SLAMMER KIT FOR LOWERING SPORTSTERS– Energy drink consumption over at the Burly headquarters seems to have greatly increased, as we are seeing more innovation and creativity out of them in the last few months than in the last few years! Take for instance their new Slammer Kit, Burly has combined dropped fork springs and stubby 10.5? shocks into a very price friendly package.
Not enough for you? Well, forget everything you know about lowering front ends, as Burly has created a drop-in spring kit that does not require the disassembly of the fork and can be installed in twenty minutes with the forks still on the bike! In fact, the entire Slammer kit is set up to go from box to bike in under an hour with just basic tools. Available for most 1988 thru 2008 Sporties through your local dealer, with an MSRP of only $299.95 for a complete kit!
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