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BIKERNET YEAR OF THE SPORTSTER CONTINUES WITH NEW TECH–I’m writing to you to see if you would be interested in a story of my petite wife who loves to ride her own bikes but wished she was bigger so she could ride a bagger. I would do about anything for the love of my life, but since I couldn’t make her bigger I decided to do the next best thing. I took what was an ’86 red 883 around Christmas ’07, (some of the parts were Christmas presents), and went to work to create her a bagger and approximately 10 weeks later, just in time for her birthday, I rolled it out of the garage.
All work and fabrication was done myself except the painting. With a 5 gallon tank for distance, to supply the motor which was reworked to a 1200, the custom header pipes to accomodate the Rinehart Slip-ons and the gearing changes for better highway running, the fairing for protection, and the saddlebags and comining soon a quick disconnect chopped tourpack, she was ready to roll.
See the tech on the home page.
–Dan (AzHardan) Love ROT N ROll ROT PRE-PARTY!!! —Bring your bike, babe, and party hat to the top 5 ROT Pre-Parties! Our favorite biker locations have jumped on board to get this party started, RIGHT! May 29th – Coyote Ugly – 7 Pm – 10 Pm Don’t forget to bring cash in hand for your last minute ROT & XFC FIGHT TICKETS! BIKERNET FLORIDA POLICE REPORT–Ya can’t make up this stuff…! When southern Florida resident Nathan Radlich’s house was burgled recently,thieves ignored his wide screen plasma TV, his VCR, and even left his Rolexwatch. What they did take, however, was “a generic white cardboard boxfilled with a grayish-white powder.” (That’s at least is the way the policereport described it.) A spokesman for the Fort Lauderdale police said, “thatit looked similar to high grade cocaine and they’d probably thought they’dhit the big time.” Later, Nathan stood in front of the numerous TV cameras and pleaded with theburglars: “Please return the cremated remains of my sister, Gertrude. Shedied three years ago.” The next morning, the bullet-riddled corpse of a local drug dealer known asHoochie Pevens was found on Nathan’s doorstep. The cardboard box was theretoo; about half of Gertrude’s ashes remained. Scotch taped to the box wasthis note which said: “Hoochie sold us the bogus blow, so we wasted Hoochie. Sorry we snorted yoursister. No hard feelings. Have a nice day. –from Rogue HELMET DEMOGRAPHICS NEEDED–I’m sure by now you know that the NTSB is onboardwith NHTSA and coming after us hot and heavy. I’m working on a report to help MRO’s and needsome information on helmet demographics. I’veexhausted all my other resources and you’re mylast hope. I’m sure the MIC or some otherindustry insider has this information. Basically, the helmet info I’m after is: Any of the above, or any other industry helmetdemographics would be great. Of course, since I’m writing a research report,having an actual source document to quote isneeded, but I’ll take whatever I can get. –Stroker DENNIS KIRK UPS ONLINE SALES AND CHROME EXCHANGE– Buy tires and parts online. There are some great deals online, especially for tires. Check out www.denniskirk.com. Their retail prices are lower than our dealer pricing with Drag Specialities! Front Black Wall Dunlop Harley Davidson MT90 for $94 plus shipping. 2. Re-chrome your old parts. Although our costs are going up, we are keeping our prices for newsletter customer and friends the same as 2007. Replate your lower legs for $199 per set. Price includes legs, endcap, and brand new chrome hardware. 3. Chrome exchange your parts instead of buying new. For most parts, chrome exchange is about 50% of the new Harley price. 9 spoke “wagon” wheels for $325 per wheel (2007 pricing). 4. Take your bike to a local custom shop for repairs. Their rates are less and they work fast. For a recommended shop in your are, drop us a line and we will ask a local customer for their opinion. 5. Matching one piece mirror polished rotors. Made to match Street Glide wheel, 9 spoke “wagon” wheels, and Fatboy/Deuce/laced wheels. Only $89 per rotor. BIKERNET WEEKLY TECH ADVICE COLUMN FROM DENNIS KIRK–What is the difference between triple plate, triple chrome, and 35 step? CHROME IS INVISIBLE! This one of the coolest things I know about plating. The top layer of plating is chrome, but it is invisible! It is only about 10 millionths of an inch thick (0.01 thousanths, 0.25 microns). A human hair is about 1 thousanth, or 100 times thicker. A PART LOOKS SHINY BECAUSE OF BRIGHT NICKEL: Since chrome is invisible, when you look at a part, you are actually looking at the layer of plating below the chrome. This top layer of nickel is called bright nickel. When a part comes out of the green bright nickel tank (see picture), it is shiny just like after chrome. Triple Plate: This usually means that a part has copper, nickel, and chrome plating on it. It doesn’t say how much, or how many layers. Triple Chrome: Usually means the same as triple plate. You can’t put 3 layers of chrome on a part. Chrome will only stick to nickel, so a part must have at least one layer of nickel. Below is a list of the typical layers of plating, in order of application onto the part. But before plating, the most important step for appearance is polishing. 70% of the way a part looks after it is chrome plated is how it was polished to begin with. This is also the least expensive step to improve the appearance of a part. Plating cannot compensate for poor polishing. 1. Nickel strike: Only nickel will stick to aluminum, so the first layer must be nickel. This nickel layer seals the aluminum and provides the last layer of defense for corrosion protection. More than 25% of the effort to plate a part is just to get this first layer of plating to stick properly. If you would like to know more about “pre-plate”, let us know. 2. Copper: Copper plating “levels”, or somewhat fills in the polishing marks. Since copper is soft, you can polish the part a second time after plating and make it look really smooth. Show chrome parts MUST have copper plating on them in order to look silky smooth. 3. Semibright nickel: This layer of nickel provides corrosion protection. It is the thickness layer of nickel on the part. 4. Bright nickel: This layer give a part its shiny look, and provides corrosion protection. 5. Chrome: An amazing metallic clear coat. Very thin, but extrememly hard and corrosion resistant. PLATING IS LIKE ARMOR: The more layers of plating you have, the longer it will last and the better it will look. What’s better, 25 step process or 35 step process? Who cares. It is all about the layers of plating and thickness. You can divide making toast into a 100 steps if want. BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO / 5-29-08–CHAIN BASKET w/PRO-CLUTCH & TPP VARIABLE PRESSURE CLUTCH ASSIST ASSEMBLY–Here’s a package that’ll update your 1990-2006 Evo & Twin Cam models (except 2006 Dyna)with a much improved Rivera Primo Pro-Clutch & our TPP Variable Pressure Clutch Assistassembly, all enclosed in a newly-engineered aluminum basket complete with a 36 or 37-tooth chain sprocket. The Pro-Clutch is an industry-favorite. To begin with, you’ll benefit by increasing clutch surfacearea by nearly 100%, yet hand control at the lever is smooth & positive. This diaphragm spring-type clutch consists of a steel inner hub & aluminum outer hub, filled with a 9-piece Kevlar clutchpack. Beyond that, you’ll find our TPP Variable Clutch Assist?. This centrifugal-style assembly, complete with its four actuating arms which move outward under load, applies additionalpressure against the pack. Now you’ll have up to 60% more clutch pack compression, evenunder the influence of high horsepower, yet you’ll be able to use a lighter diaphragm springyielding nearly 50% easier clutch lever effort, all without the loss of performance. These kits are in stock & ready to ship. Select yours from the listing below: 1053-0020 Basket & Clutch Kit / Includes Pro-Clutch $ 828.92 w/TPP Variable Clutch Assist Assembly & 36-Tooth Chain Sprocket (Note: Does Not Include Starter Ring Gear) –Rivera Primo IN THE WIND, THE CONTROVERSY BEHIND THE SLOGAN–The term “in the wind” as you know, is one that’s an old one in bikercircles. Ya’ gotta’ git’ in da’ wind man…wanna’ be in da’ wind again bro,etc. Hell, as most of ya’ prolly’ know, there’s even a well establishedmagazine by Paisano, covering the culture, called ‘In The Wind’ (I’m asubscriber). Now then, my question is: you guys who ride with windshields on yourbikes… how can you be “in the wind” if you use a wind-shield?? Do theadvantages outweigh the disadvantages (i.e. a dilution of the experience,looks, etc.) so that it’s actually an enhancement as far as the enjoyment ofthe ride is concerned — especially in bug rich states during springtime –to the point were you just like to ride with one permanently? I’ve never ever ridden a bike with a shield — not even on thousand milersin one sitting as a kid back in the day, so I don’t know what it’s like.But in any case, I guess I just don’t dig the look for my own personalset-up (see attachment) nor the not so hardcore connotations attached to it,but that’s just me, take no offense. I just happen to like a shield more ona Vespa type deal, or a cop bike, or similar. All smart-ass retorts by the shield crowd are welcome –Andreas STURGIS RALLY EVENTS–I?m listing rides and bike shows in the Rally magazine. It will be a simple listing, referring people to the website where they can get more details. It?s free, it?s all inclusive (meaning we?ll list anyone?s ride/bike show). Can you think of anything I?m missing? Need by, well, today! Rides Bike Shows ANOTHER MILITARY THEME BIKE HEADED YOUR WAY–Jerry from Rolling Sixes told me to drop you an email, that you may be able to help me out or may be do a feature on my bike. I have enclosed a couple photos of our new STINGER base model. This bike starts at only $17k. If you are interested in running it, I an email over a bunch more photos and specs. I also have a American Red Cross Mash Themed bike up for raffle that benefits my local chapter of the American Red Cross if you would like to look at that. tickets are $10.00 each or 3-$25.00 and being raffled June 29th 2008. I’d also like to know how I go about getting a clickable or just banner up on your site. –Jason McCudden(owner) We’ll take care of all of the above.–Bandit D&D DEALER NETWORK EXPANDS–Hit these shops for all your exhaust needs and Zippers/D&D EFI systems for pure performance (see the Bikernet tech on the Bandit system). Or click on the banner above to find the D&D dealer nearest you. 1) DW Motors LLC 122 Clinton St. New Britain, CT 06053 860-518-6090 2) Parts Direct Inc. 5115 S Arville St # B. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-214-6400 3) ICS Auto Repair 700 Hamilton Blvd. South Plainfield, NJ 07080 908-753-9555 4) Sinister Powersports 24023 Ann Arbor Trl. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-359-1600 5) Northshore Motorcycles 2056 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-352-5555 6) Steele’s Custom Cycle 68 Schraalenburgh Rd. Harrington Park, NJ 07640 201-767-6707 7) Hugh Country H-D 3761 Monarch St. Frederick, CO 80516 303-833-6777 8) International Motorcycle Procurement 8248 Oswego ST. Sunland,CA 91040 818-352-7184 9) California Choppers 1490 Howard Ave. San Francisco, CA 94103 415-431-8181 10) Area 51 Motorsports Inc. 978 E Arrow Hwy Covina, CA 91724 626-732-2866 11) ASM Performance 735 John Fitch Blvd. South Windsor, CT 06074 860-528-8682 12) Bikes Bay 3805 Airport Frwy. Bedford TX 76021 817-354-1400 13) Oak Grove Choppers 11925 SE 22nd Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-659-0053 14) WFO Motorsports Inc 3969 Lake Dr. Pontoon Beach, IL 62040 618-709-7155 15) Rob’s Cycle Supply 3812 Brewerton Rd. North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-292-6878 16) H-D of Ft Myers 2160 Colonial Blvd. Ft Myers, FL 33907 239-275-4647 17) Montgomery County H-D 1217 S. Trooper Rd. Norristown, PA 19403 610-666-5122 18) JD’s Cycle Works 1070 Apple Butter Rd. Bethleham, PA 18015 610-297-0321 19) Gear Driven Performance N 3843 Hwy 58 Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-6400 20) Roadhouse Cycles 1640 E Schneidmiller Ave Post Falls, ID 83854 208-457-1150 21) Central Texas H-D 2801 N IH 35 Round Rock, TX 78664 512-652-1200 22) The Motorcycle Shop 400 W Potter Dr. Archorage, AK 99518 907-561-1165 23) Scott Ulrich’s Motorcycle Acc. 333 Main St. Shoemakersville, PA 19555 484-665-0161 24) Kokesh Motorcycles 18511 Hwy 65 East Bethel, MN 55011 763-786-9050 –Jennifer KRAFT TECH IS HAVING A MASSIVE FRAME LIQUIDATION SALE–There’s too many deals to post here in the news click on their banner and check them out. K10073 TC 88B Stock 38? R 2″ S K15010 Softail 180 30? R 0″ S K19015 Softail 200 38? R 8″ S 4″ BBS K16061 Rigid 180 38? R 4″ S 1.5″ BBS K19201 FX/FL Stock 30? R 0″ S K17051 FXR Stock 30? R 0″ S K17052 FXR Stock 34? R 2″ S RM AUCTIONS PAYS TRIBUTE–RM Auctions will pay tribute to the innovative work of some of the automotive industry’s earliest pioneers when the annual Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event rolls into Rochester, Michigan in August. The single-day event will offer over 100 years of automotive history for bids, placing a spotlight on a collection of rarely seen, unusual and significant vehicles. Also set to cross the auction block are a range of vintage luxury automobiles. Please find below a media release on this exciting summer event for your consideration. Further information, highlights, images and interviews are all available upon request. –Amy Christie TERRY NESBITT JOINS LS MOTORSPORTS AS VICE PRESIDENT SALES/MARKETING–DIAMO USA SALES INCREASE 61% IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2008–LS Motorsports announced today the hiring of Terry Nesbitt for the newly created position of VP Sales/Marketing. According to Matt Solo, President of LS Motorsports, ?We are very excited to have Terry join our team. He brings many years of industry experience and is an excellent fit for our company?. Nesbitt states, ?I am very excited at this opportunity. My focus it to continue developing our dealer network, accelerate retail, and build the Diamo brand while growing revenue. We already have a great market presence based on the efforts of an established dealer network and very high quality products. It is our ultimate goal to establish Diamo USA as a major player in this industry?. Solo also stated, ?Although the industry is experiencing challenging times, we continue to enjoy dramatic growth. Our first quarter sales grew by 61% versus the first quarter of 2007 and we expect the remainder of 2008 to continue that momentum. In addition to our sales increase, we are also very proud to announce a 90% increase in our dealer network for the same period?. LS Motorsports is the parent company of Diamo USA, a US company designing and producing innovative and proprietary products for the worldwide market. Diamo USA offers distinctive unique quality products, parts, clothing and accessories while providing industry leading programs and dealer support. Corporate website is www.DIAMOUSA.com. Continued On Page 3
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