Hey,
It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Half the country went to a lake or the river to raise hell. The lovely Sin Wu will point out the history of Memorial Day. It’s a day of mourning and respect for fallen soldiers. So get it together will ya?
I bought a fresh flag and we will hang it at half mast tomorrow till noon, as a tribute to all the brothers and sisters who died in lots of wars to support our freedoms. It’s okay to party, but keep in mind how we got to this historical point. Watch out, it could all change tomorrow. Let’s hit the news:
BIKENET HILLBILLY INTERVIEWED– After living in the remote wilderness of Kentucky all his life, an old hillbilly decided it was time to visit the big city. In one of the stores he picks up a mirror and looks in it. Not ever having seen one before, he remarked at the image staring back at him, “How about that! Here’s a picture of my daddy.”
He bought the ‘picture’, but on the way home he remembered his wife, didn’t like his father so he hung it in the barn, and every morning before leaving for the fields, he would go there and look at it.
His wife began to get suspicious of these many trips to the barn. One day after her husband left, she searched the barn and found the mirror.
As she looked into the glass, she fumed, “So that’s the ugly bitch he’s runnin’ around with.”
02 SENSOR BUNGS FOR CUSTOM CLOSED LOOP APPLICATIONS– Doherty Machine recently announced they are now manufacturing, and making available to the public, a line of 02 sensor bungs and plugs. Previously produced for select exhaust system manufacturers, the bungs allow custom builders to fabricate closed loop exhaust systems to meet 2007 regulations.
Available in a variety of sizes to accept factory or after market 02 sensors the bungs can be purchased individually or in bulk quantities. For complete application and ordering details contact Doherty direct at 800-956-9409 or catch them on the Web at
INTERSTATE TRAILERS MEETS MOTORCYCLE MADNESS–Interstate Trailers out did themselves with the 2007 Madness giveaway trailer. Annie Muir of Nipomo Ca. had no idea when she signed up for the Madness Weekend package that she would be the one to pull this 2 axle , fully lined Interstate Trailer home. Everyone who signed up got a chance to win the Interstate Trailer Giveaway.
Sign up for the 2008 Motorcycle Madness and you could be the next lucky owner of one of these Custom Interstate Trailers.
BROTHER DOWN NEEDS TO FIND FAMILY– ..please pass the word to as many people as you can. I just received a call about a rider who went down really bad this last Thursday, 17 May 2007. The accident happened on Hwy 190 between Copperas Cove and Lampasas, Texas. The problem is that his family has not been found to let them know that he had a very serious accident. John is still in the hospital, not able to talk and is not coherent. I don’t know if he is a patch holder or a member of any organization.
If ANYONE knows any family member of John Pettybone, please either let me know or get the word to his family to call Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas (254-724-2111) ASAP.”
–Josh Placa
“HAWAIIAN CHOPPER MAGAZINE’S 3RD ANNIVERSARY BASH”– Ten Toes Enterprises, Inc. of Haleiwa, Budweiser, 105.9 KPOI The Big Kahuna, Pasha Hawaii, South Seas Harley- Davidson, the Hawaii Superferry, Aloha Tower, BMC Choppers, Mikey’s Speed Shop, Geico, Hawaiian Liscious, Hardwear Inklothing, Clothing Company, Kustom Fab, Cycle Pro, And Sensually Yours have joined to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Hawaii’s premier motor sports publication. At 6PM, Honolulu’s Aloha Tower Marketplace (formerly Kapono’s) will host one of the hottest parties of the summer. On display will be the Hawaiian Chopper Girls modeling some of Hawaii’s coolest custom choppers and hotrods featured in Hawaiian Chopper’s pages.
Meet Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off competitor and legendary chopper builder Mondo Porras of Denver’s Choppers, Puerto Rico’s Chopper Freak Jose De Miguel, and other top motorcycle builders will be in town to party hard and celebrate Hawaiian Chopper’s birthday. Musical entertainment featuring Warner Brothers Records recording artists The Warren/McKay Project will wow audiences with some old style rock & blues, and local Hawaiian entertainers Kalaeloa, and Weldon Kekauoha will be on hand to get the night started.
Courtesy of the Aloha Tower Market Place, Honolulu’s largest pre-Independence Day fireworks show will begin at 9PM. Door prizes, including 3 round trips for 2 on the Hawaii Superferry will be given throughout the night. Also, ono grinds from Gordon Biersch, Kahuna Dogs, and Great Hawaiian Steaks will be on sale, and drink specials courtesy of “Events at Aloha Tower” and Budweiser.
Tickets only $10.00 (kids under 16 free with a paying adult) are on sale now at South Seas Harley- Davidson, Cycle City Harley-Davidson, Kustom Fab, Cycle Pro, on line at www.honoluluboxoffice.com, or by phone at 808-550-8457. For more info call Steven Kalnasy at 808-780-2998
PAUL GARSON LOOKS FOR BANDIT IN WILLOW SPRINGS–I thought I saw your car at Willow Springs…. And the bike that went with it…
–Paul Garson
NEWS HAND TOOLED SEAT FROM AUSTRALIA’S GLENN PRIDDLE– Here’s my latest seat for a customer. He requested a carving of our infamous Australian Bushranger Ned Kelly. Hope you like.
–Glenn.
G.P. Leather Design.
RUN FOR BREATH 2007 ART COMPLETE BY CHRIS KALLAS– I’m leaving tonight. I’ll return Wed. Here’s one color version of the RFB art I did for MIke Pullin. This is the one I like. Lines are dark blue, not black.
–CGK
COMBATING THE MOONBATS, TIMES SQUARE, MAY 19TH– May 20th, 2007, While Eagles nationwide were standing up to support our recruiters yesterday, GOE-NY had a special mission. They were countering antiwar leftists in Times Square. The moonbats were planning to show up and do what they called Torture Theater, or a reenactment of the torture that terrorist detainees are undergoing at Gitmo. Never mind that there IS no torture at Gitmo. Never mind that as we speak, three of our nation’s soldiers are undergoing the most horrific torture imaginable at the hands of the enemy. These antiwar leftists have no couth, no respect, no love for our soldiers in harm’s way.
That’s why GOE-NY had to shut them down.
Eagles representing five states?and from as far away as North Carolina converged on Times Square yesterday to answer the threat, and Dan Maloney, GOE-NY Coordinator, had a preliminary report on the event.
It was a GREAT day in Times Square!
We performed the ORA portion of our activity on schedule and the recruiters were very interested in hearing about GOE. The Company Commander for the NY area was there and invited us to talk at one of their affairs. Dr. Rauol’s gracious delivery of heroes were a big hit and the recruiters came out later to enjoy the spectacle of us facing off against the moonbats saying it was the first time in recent memory when they could venture outside during a demonstration at their location.
Then the REAL fun began! The Moonbats finally showed up to stage their anti-Gitmo street theater and found that we had secured the ground and would not let them get more than a foothold on it. They had to split their forces between a small group at the narrow point of the traffic island away from the recruiting station and on a street corner a block away.
We had passersby chanting USA! With us, we greeted several Iraq veterans and current duty servicemen as they passed by, we met a lady from Australia and a Lebanese man living in Germany who cheered us on. It was just a wonderful and fun time for every one of us. We handed out hundreds of our flyer describing what we were doing there today and inviting people to New London and West Point.
The point at which the moonbats slunk away was when we chanted “Where?s your flag!” and then deployed a giant American flag while we sang America the Beautiful and Star Spangled Banner before reciting the pledge of allegiance.
In all the action lasted mainly from 11:00am to 4:30pm. Some over achievers (I’m looking at you Jim B.) staked out the ground at 8am!
http://gatheringofeagles.org
ANDREAS SCHOLZ PROMOTED TO GENERAL MANAGER, CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE– Morgan Hill, CA / Bad Kreuznach, Germany – May 24, 2007-Global Motorsport Group, Inc. has announced the decision to name Andreas Scholz to the position of General Manager Custom Chrome Europe. His new responsibilities will be in addition to his current role as Director of Sales and Marketing. This change will allow the President Custom Chrome, to focus more on Custom Chrome’s U.S. operations and its overall global approach. “Andreas is the perfect individual for this role,” said Mohr. “As Director of Sales and Marketing he has done a great job leading his team to consistent growth in the European market.” “This structure allows me to remain the Managing Director of Global Motorsport Group GmbH while focusing less on the operational side of Custom Chrome Europe and more on the strategic direction of the entire company.”
“Starting June 1st, Andreas enjoys my full support and trust and I am sure that he – together with all of the dedicated team will continue to improve the excellent results coming from Europe,” said Mohr. Scholz will be in charge of all daily activities for CCE and will be the spokesperson for the team of directors reporting into him. “I am excited about my expanded role and look forward to continued growth in the European market,” said Scholz. “The team at Custom Chrome Europe is the best in the business and I am proud of our accomplishments.”
STROKERS HOSTS RIDE TO ROT– ROT has challenged us to bring in the most riders for the 2007 Rally and WE WANT TO WIN! Join our group and help Dallas beat Houston and San Antonio by having the most riders roll in on Thursday night to the VIP Rider’s Reception
WHERE: All riders should meet at Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas 9304 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235
WHEN: The Ride to ROT is on Thursday, May 31st The Ride will leave Strokers at 10:00am SHARP! All riders must be here by 9:30am for final announcements and staging.
WHO: All riders and all bikes are welcome to join!
BREAKFAST: Breakfast will be served at Strokers from 6am-10am There will be food from The Red Brick Grill and Starbucks coffee available for a small donation to The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
STOPS: After leaving Strokers, the ride will stop in Hillsboro to re-fuel, at Horny Toad H-D in Temple for food and fuel, and finally at Central Texas H-D to re-group right before riding in all together to the ROT Rally grounds.
REGISTRATION: There is no registration for the ride, but all riders must have a ticket to the rally. Rally tickets will be available for sale Thursday morning from 6am-10am at Strokers.
COME PREPARED: Make sure you arrive with a full tank of gas. The first scheduled stop is nearly 70 miles from Strokers. Be sure to pack smart! That includes rain gear, sun block, a bottle of water, gloves, sunglasses, and anything else you might need to fight the Texas weather! Even if you don’t normally ride with a helmet it’s always a good idea to do so when you ride in a large group. It can always go into your saddlebag when you get down there!
RIVERA/PRIMO SHOVELHEAD DRIVE-LINE CONVERSION KIT–We are in the process of producing a tech on converting a stock swingarm Shovel to a 6-speed with, late model starting capabilities and the lastest Rivera/Primo belt drive and clutch technology.
We were looking for a bike candidate and found several through the Bikernet Thursday news. This River/Primo system consists of a complete 6-speed transmission, starter system, clutch and primary belt system for around $2,700 retail.
Watch for the tech to be published on Bikernet soon.
–Armando
THE TIM CONDER UPDATE– I don’t have any pictures of it, but the last time I saw the bike it was in sidecar mock-up and being built by Ness’s metal guy. It had a typical Ness swoopy bike rake, so who knows what it’s going to look like. It seems like Dan, from House of Thunder Harley-Davidson would have pictures?
Just finished fabbing a 150 h.p. suicide/jockey chop, I start painting it next week. Just finished all the metal work on that ’27 Ford for Garage magazine, doing lots of art, moving in to a new shop…going fucking NUTS.
As usual! – Thanks,
— Tim
SWEDE BUILT CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE TO BE GIVEN AWAY AT THE BROKEN SPOKE STURGIS COUNTY LINE THIS SUMMER– “Swede” Tommy Jansson, owner of Swede Built Custom Cycles in Stamford Connecticut and Jay Allen, owner of The Broken Spoke Saloons have struck a deal to give away a custom Swede Built motorcycle in Sturgis at the Sturgis County Line during the Black Hills Motor Classic.
All visitors to the Sturgis County Line, Jay Allen’s new 600 acre complex in Sturgis South Dakota, will be able to visit the Swede Built booth located in the “Deluxe Lot” and sign up for a free chance to win this custom bike. The bike is a new construction featuring an S&S Panhead engine with STD cylinder heads, a springer front end, an 18″ 200 rear spoke wheel and a 21″ 120 front spoke wheel. It has a 5 speed Ultima transmission and a custom Swede belt drive. Exile brakes and controls were utilized and then it was topped off with a sweet black and red flame job.
The Deluxe Lot will feature not only the work of Swede Built but also builders such as Chica, Scott Long, Dave Cook from Cook Custom Choppers, Scott Webster from Leroy Thompson, and more.
The drawing will be held on Wednesday, August 9th at 9:00 PM and you must be present to win. “Someone is going home with that fine motorcycle that night!” says Jay Allen, so be sure to visit The Sturgis County Line and Tommy “Swede” in the Deluxe Lot to enter your chance to win!
For more information visit www.swedebuilt.com or thebrokenspokesaloon.com.
BIKERNET FARMING TECH TIP– A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. What food might this contain? The mouse wondered – he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap.
Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning : There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!
The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, ” Mr.Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me.”” I cannot be bothered by it.”
The mouse turned to the pig and told him, “There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!”
The pig sympathized, but said, I am so very sorry, Mr. Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it but pray. “Be assured you are in my prayers.”
The mouse turned to the cow and said “There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!”
The cow said, “Wow, Mr. Mouse. I’m sorry for you, but it’s no skin off my nose.”
So, the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected, to face the farmer’s mousetrap alone.
That very night a sound was heard throughout the house — like the sound of a mousetrap catching its prey.
The farmer’s wife rushed to see what was caught In the darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught.
The snake bit the farmer’s wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital , and she returned home with a fever.
Everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup’s main ingredient.
But his wife’s sickness continued, so friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock.
To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig.
The farmer’s wife did not get well; she died. So many people came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat for all of them.
The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall with great sadness.
So, the next time you hear someone is facing a problem and think it doesn’t concern you, remember — when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk.
We are all involved in this journey called life. We must keep an eye out for one another and make an extra effort to encourage one another.
–Sasha
WELD RACING MOTORCYCLE INTRODUCES IT’S NEW IN STOCK PROGRAM– This new program is designed around the Recluse, Blade, and Hexx wheel designs in 21×2.15, 21×3.25,18×3.5, 18×4.0, 18×5.5, and 17×6.25 sizes. The matching rotors and pulleys are ready to ship as well. Fitments range from Softail’s to Dyna’s or the ever popular Baggers. All of these high quality custom parts will ship from Weld Racing in one week or less from the time the order is authorized. Period!
Weld Racing Motorcycle Wheels are hot forged in one piece from 6061 T-6 aerospace aluminum alloy to be tougher and lighter than cast wheels. The wheels are then 100% CNC machined to nearly perfect tolerances for a smooth, vibration free ride. A unique, proprietary 6 step chrome finish is covered by a 3 year warranty, along with a lifetime structural warranty. For more information check out our newly updated web site at www.weldmotorcycle.com or give us a call at 866-753-4289.
Weld Racing is located in Kansas City Missouri and is a Division of American Racing Equipment. Weld Racing manufactures its aftermarket car, truck, racing and motorcycle wheels exclusively by forging and entirely in the United States. Weld Racing is also the world’s largest producer of professional racing wheels, and all proudly made in the USA.
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Kansas City Missouri
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BIKERNET SUNDAY DEAL 1998 HARLEY FAT BOY, A Steal at Only $13,495.00– Features 20-inch ape hanger bars, floorboards, light bar, custom grips and tons of chrome. This is a super clean, good running bike, ready to ride anywhere! Come see it in person! Only $13,495.00 CALL LIFESTYLE CYCLES (714) 490-0155
BIKERNET CULTURAL DEPARTMENT STUDIES HO – OOOO– Because of the recent incident with Don Imus, Al Sharpton and others are insisting that changes take place in our country. Therefore, the following will take place:
Santa Claus will be banned as he utters the clearly racist and misogynistic exclamation, “Ho, ho, ho!”
No public mourning of the late Hawaiian singer, Don Ho.
Pirate movies will be censored if they contain the phrase “Yo, ho, ho.”
John Wayne Movies with the reference “Wagons Ho” will be barred from public viewing.
All references to the Seven Dwarfs will be punishable due to the song “High-ho!” which is offensive to sex workers of enhanced stature.
Any mention of farmers will cease due to their use of hoes, a racist, sexist farm implement.
The Lone Ranger will be eliminated from popular culture because he uses the patently offensive phrase, “Hi Ho Silver”.
All “Ho-downs” will be terminated as a racist affront to non-Southern White Christians.
All travel to Ho Chi Minh City will be banned.
The phrases “Heave-Ho,” “Gung Ho,” and “Tally Ho!” will be expunged from the English language.
If you are sleepy and say Ho Hum you can sleep in jail.
Idaho will cease being a state.
–Chris T.
AS MEMORIAL DAY APPROACHES– it is time to pause and consider the true meaning of this holiday. Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our Nation and its values. While we should honor these heroes every day for the profound contribution they have made to securing our Nation’s freedom, we should honor them especially on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 – 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis’ birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.
In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael replied with her own poem:
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.
“National Moment of Remembrance” Is to occur at 3 p.m. (local time) on each Memorial Day.
The “Memorial” in Memorial Day has been ignored by too many of us who are beneficiaries of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Often we do not observe the day as it should be, a day where we actively remember our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones, our neighbors, and our friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice: ?
by visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. ?
by visiting memorials. ?
by flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon. ?
by flying the ‘POW/MIA Flag’ as well (Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act). ?
by participating in a “National Moment of Remembrance”: at 3 p.m. to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day, and for Taps to be played. ?
by renewing a pledge to aid the widows, widowers, and orphans of our falled dead, and to aid the disabled veterans.
IT’S MARGARITA TIME– Yeah, Yeah, I’m still on the diet. We’ve lost about 12 pounds apiece and I’ll stick with it for another month, I think. I’m hungry all the goddamn time.
Here’s my Bikernet content report for the week. We’re smoking on the Bonneville bike and a new report might hit the site toward the first. The long lost super rare Crocker history article will grace the Cantina today and I’ve started another drama. Also a chapter of World Run will be published this week-I swear. Monday is a Holiday, but I’ll still launch something, maybe the Low Life roller description from Independent Cycles. Tuesday I’ll work on a wild feature from Envy Cycles. The bike is killer. We’ll have a report from Ken Conte on the Veteran Celebration at 29 Palms last week with Sucker Punch Sally’s. I’m working on a new H-D Softail Custom Road Test and Paul Garson slipped out of his drug induced state long enough to send us a feature profile on Brian Hatano. We’re also about to install a new S&S gear drive in a Twin Cam.
We’re not messing around and you could help by becoming a Bikernet Bonneville Sponsor. In the meantime, pay Your respects to our heroes in the field and take heed. We’ve been partying for 50 years, but ya never know what will rock this planet next. Freedom ain’t etched in stone.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
