Hey,
Another whacky week in paradise. We’re headed north this weekend to the Paughco factory. Rick Krost, the boss of U.S. Choppers, Jeremiah a local nutcase and I will pick up the frame for our 1915 5-Ball Factory Racing bike for the ride to Sturgis next year.
That means next week we’ll bring you the first installment of the build. I’m waiting on a concept sketch from Chris Kallas. He always brings our projects to life.
Speaking of projects, we’re trying to reach out to Berry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering to receive reports on the Assalt Weapan that’s being tuned for a run at the Maxton Mile. Let’s hit the news then I’ll bring you more content updates from the staff:
BIKETOBERFEST COMING QUICK–I wanted to let you know that The Ami James Jewelry Collection will be available for sale for the first time during biketoberfest.
Ami and his partner Benj will be located at Destination Daytona, set-up with the Sucker Punch Sally’s trailer close to the Arlen Ness Daytona store. Below is a description of the joint venture.
Ami’s tattoo art and creative designs explode to life as he expands his medium from skin and canvas to precious metals. Larry Weymouth, a Boston based jeweler, has been making custom jewelry for over 25 years. His close friends call him “Benj” and know him to be fearless when challenged to “step outside the box”.
Ami and Benj have joined forces to create the “Ami James Jewelry Co.” and will launch it’s first designs at this years Biketoberfest in Daytona.
The first offering of the “Love Hate Choppers” Jewelry line features details taken from Ami’s original logo design.Ami tells us to also watch for these design details, as they will be incorporated into the accents of the new “Love-Hate Choppers” being built by the unsurpassed talents of “Sucker Punch Sally’s”
“Ami James Jewelry Company” is now offering Love-Hate Choppers belt buckles.Full “round logo” version and “skull head version” in brushed pewter or antique gold $52.00.Distressed leather belt sold separately $18.00.
MORE TECHS COMING TO BIKERNET FROM BAKER DRIVETRAINS OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS– I chatted with Bert this morning on some options for good product stories based on some of our new product line, or items on the horizon.
Here?s what we?ve got:
1.Related to your Jockey shift 5speed idea: the BAKER N1 drum. It puts neutral all the way at the bottom of the shift pattern. I can fill you in with a lot more info and part numbers if you?d like to investigate that further. It makes jockey shifting a 5 (or even 6) speed a lot easier! Available with different options for redundant neutral, neutral kill, etc.
2. PowerBox: this tranny is going into production this month. It?s a lower cost version of our TorqueBox tranny. It?s got all the looks of a TorqueBox, but is the most compact tranny on the market, for a lot less than the TorqueBox – which tends to market more toward big inch motors and custom builders.
3. F6K: Kicker Konversion Kit. It?s a kicker? for a BAGGER! Talk about the best of both worlds! Meant to fit late model HD?s. These are destined to hit the market in the next few months? but we?d love to give you the first scoop on ?em!
–TRISH
Marketing and Events
Office: 517-339-3835
Toll Free: 1-877-640-2004
We are also working with Baker, Rogue and Doc on updates on their touring oil pan and ride stabilizers.–Wrench
KOPP WINS 2008 GRAND NATIONAL TWINS FINAL AT HEARTLAND PARK —Smith is Second, Coolbeth Third as Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew Fills the Podium.
TOPEKA, KANSAS (October 4, 2008) ? Latus Harley-Davidson/Screamin? Eagle rider Joe Kopp won the final event of the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins flat track series, leading every lap on the tight Heartland Park half-mile to take his fourth victory of the season. Two restarts stretched the race to 27 laps, and in the final five-lap segment Kopp out-dueled Moroney’s Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Bryan Smith, who finished second. Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kenny Coolbeth, who clinched the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins championship on Sept. 7 in Monticello, N.Y., was third. All three were aboard Harley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycles.
?How long was that race, 30 laps?? said Kopp, who led the series early in the season. ?I really needed this, it’s a great way to end the year.?
Kopp was the fastest qualifier for the event, and opened a lead on the pack at the start of the scheduled 25-lap main. The first red flag dropped on lap 13 for a crash by R&D Machine rider A.J. Eslick. On the restart, Kopp again moved out to a comfortable lead while the rest of the field engaged in furious pack racing behind him. Blue Springs Screamin’ Eagle rider Jared Mees went down on lap 23, bringing out the second red flag and setting up a restart for a five-lap sprint to the finish, per AMA rules. This time, Smith got off the line with Kopp and the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew riders battled for the distance. Smith was able to get past Kopp on the backstretch, but never officially led a lap. Coolbeth was engaged in a wheel-to-wheel race for third with Zanotti Racing rider Jethro Halbert. Coolbeth got past Halbert on the last lap and held on to take the last podium position by just 0.006 seconds. Chris Carr was fifth, followed by Suzuki rider Jake Johnson. Mees could not finish the race following his crash.
The final standings show Coolbeth with 249 points and six wins in a season that earned him a third consecutive AMA Grand National Twins championship. Smith prevailed over Carr in a fight for second place in the Grand National Twins final standings. Smith led Carr by just one point before the Topeka event and finished the season with 197 points. Carr finished third with 191, followed by Kopp with 181. Mees finished the season with 120 points and ninth in the standings.
The Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION WILL REQUIRE ALL VEHICLES TO RUN LIGHTS ON CONSTANTLY–Commission will introduce dedicated Daytime Running Light (DRL) from 2011 to increase road safetyThe European Commission (EC) has announced today that dedicated Daytime Running Light (DRL) will be introduced on all new cars from the year 2011 onwards.FEMA’s position on the issue is very clear:
– FEMA is in principle not opposed to dedicated DRL as long as it is strictly different from a motorcycle dipped-beam headlight.
– The adoption of dedicated DRL appears to be the “least worse” solution in terms of road safety, even though European motorcyclists ? along with pedestrians and cyclists ? still have reservations regarding the fact that responsibility to watch out for other road users is further taken away from the car driver.
All in all, FEMA is satisfied that the European Commission adopted the ?precautionary principle” regarding the use of automatic switch – which has not been made mandatory – as it previously did by not harmonising the use of dipped-beam headlights.
FEMA is pleased by the fact that the European Commission took the point of view of motorcyclists into account.
BIKERNET/ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA, WIN A 45 FLATTY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE–Thanks for forwarding me the spectro email. I just got a n.o.s carb for the 45 giveaway in the mail, it was in the same box that it was packed in since April of 1944, amazing stuff.
I am not going to Borego Springes next year, but I am going to Death Valley next October though. You should come, it is going to be a ton o fun!!.
–Matt Olsen
COOL LOOKING BIKE FROM WAGGY–Don’t know much about it, but it’s crazy.
–Waggaman
RICK?s NEWS + PRESS RELEASE + PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE + VER?FFENTLICHUNG KOSTENFREI + RICK?s NEWS + PRESS RELEASE —October 5th, Baden-Baden/Germany: Rick?s House of Custom goes Anniversary full throttle!
?Rick?s Day? the fourth! At Baden-Baden/germany already an established event on the calendar for german customizers and the widespread Customers of Rick?s Motorcycles, this year with a more international crowd than ever before. A glimpse behind the curtains of the ?House of Custom? is not just interesting for Rick?s customers and long-time business partners, who either use Rick?s manufactured components or distribute them, even several exclusive wheel designs with all necessary hardware. Walz Hardcore Cycles from not far Hockenheim and swiss top-performers ?Fat Attack? are just two decade-long partners that have made the cool ?Made in Baden-Baden? customparts popular worldwide.
?Full House? was again the theme on sunday october 5th when the Rick?s Team opened the gates and workshops of the manufacturing facilities ? again with a great response. Several thousand visitors crowded the showrooms and workshps of Rick?s, RiMePos und Wild Air H?rby. The Rick?s team had polished up assembly, CNC-machining, metal-workshop, polishing and all other rooms, with guided tours going through the halls all day. Staff members were available for questioning and even held production running, so that CNC-parts were manufactured, polished and could be even mounted “live? to the bike projects waiting in the workshop area.
Highlight in the open-air outdoor programm was hungarian Stunt-Pro Erdos Csaba, invited by Rick?s on his premiere stuntshow to germany. The incredible hungarian artist performed motorcycle stunts that seemed to defy gravity ? and burned his name onto the tarmac of ?Flugstra?e 1?, Rick?s home adress.
Most “connoisseurs? got their kicks in the well-equipped metal workshop, where fender, tank extensions and other parts are handcrafted to perfection. Likewise a full studio as every year, ?Wild Air? Hoerby is Rick?s in-house, next door airbrusher who has painted the majority of Rick?s projects, both by airbrush and handdrawn. ?Our order-books are full for the winter season?, states Knoerzer who has just extended his machine park with another CNC station, extending capacity at all production levels. Weak dollar and other crisis sign do not bother the “House of Custom?: Europe and Germany remain the main market ? as other manufacturers may discover too ? the USA are not the only motorcycle country in the world.
?Those american customers that can value the T?V-approved quality pay our price without hesitation,” knows Rick?s, who?s wheel can be found for more than 10 years on top bike projects of top US-custombike builders.
–Horst R?sler, Motographer.de
?Tear Drop? Shaped Seat Post Mounted System for ?09–Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their ?08-?09 tear drop shaped seat post mounted system. This brand new system features a classic contemporary tear drop shaped chromed billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch.
This assembly plugs into a pre-assembled harness that will be selected by the style of switches and turn signals used in your application. A new unique feature found on this seat posted mounted system shuts off just the front lighting when starting and leaves the taillights on for safety during nighttime starting. This puts less of a strain on the battery while starting and still provides the rider with ?rear light? protection. This power control module has 3-15 amp breakers, a replaceable start relay and diagnostic LED?s which can be viewed through holes in the face of the housing.
The housing mounts to the seat post coil bracket on Big Twins from 1941 thru 1984 and custom frames using the same style coil mount. Available for stock style handlebar controls and includes auto-cancel/lighting control module to run rear turn signals as running lights, brake lights and turn signals or chopper style with Automotive start switch and pre-assembled harness for minimal system switches. (Can be used with or without turn signals) Auto cancel module sold separately on some systems.
Available in black anodized or luxurious chrome finishes?Suggested Retail: $520.83. Reliability?Ease of Installation?and Quality all in One?Wire Plus!
You can reach Wire Plus them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.
THE FIRST FERRARI SUPERBIKE–Ferrari is one of the most popular manufacturer of supercars but why not superbikes? That?s what an Israeli designer Amir Glinik decided to change. He has designed a Ferrari bike concept that looks pretty darn good.
The heart of the bike is a V4 engine with a fluid share around it and a waterproof LCD touch-screen above the fuel tank. This is only a concept so no numbers regarding it are known.
–from Buckshot
MYRTLE BEACH UNDER ANTI-MOTORCYCLE SIEGE– As promised, we will continue as much as possible try to update you with May Rallies as much as possible. Please note meeting was almost 3 hours long.
I would like to first and foremost say THANK YOU to all of you for your PRAYERS and words of support and encouragement as I represented US ?bikers? on this panel.
The NAACP, at this point is taking a neutral position. The purpose of this public forum was not to change to laws, but to bring everyone to the table for clarity of the new ordinance. The weather wasn?t pleasing nor inviting with rain and 40mph winds, the public forums was scheduled to continue as planned. The public forum was called by the NAACP, however the attendance was supported by a diversified group of people.
The panel consisted of: Mickey James, President of the Myrtle Beach NAACP, Myrtle Beach Mayor, John Rhodes, Myrtle Beach City Councilman, Michael Chestnut, Myrtle Beach Chief of Police, Warren Gall, Horry County Councilman, Marion Foxworth, North Myrtle Beach Public Safety, Manager William Bailey, Conway National Bank, Terrence Herriot and Horry Georgetown Bikers Association/Out of State Bikers, Violet Lucas.
The public forum was opened by the Mickey James, President of the Myrtle Beach NAACP, an introduction of myself as representation of Horry Georgetown Bikers Association and the bikers out of State, our letter reads as follows.
On behalf of Horry Georgetown Bikers Association and the Bikers out-of-state, We would like to first say thank you to the NAACP for their collective efforts and neutral position with the calling of this Public Panel Forum. We in addition, would like to say thank you to each of you for your presence here this afternoon. We trust that we all can agree that there is a certain fraction of people that choose to misbehave, or are simply ignorant to self control and proper etiquette pretty much in every community around the nation. However, for the purpose of this meeting, as we focus on the May Rallies, We do not wish for the negative actions of a few to totally diminish the collective efforts of the positive, good, hard working individuals that choose to vacation within this area. Despite all of the negative media attention that surrounds the City of Myrtle Beach, and its newly placed Ordinances, many of the bikers desire to return to the area to enjoy their vacations and the May Rallies as they know and love. Although, we can agree with some of the City of Myrtle Beach Ordinances, there are some that we do not agree with.
Nonetheless, as we plan our vacations to the surrounding areas, which includes the City of Myrtle Beach; We understand that the City of Myrtle Beach want us to comply with its laws and ordinances. We (the bikers), do not wish to be discriminated, unfairly treated, targeted or harassed, for It is our intention to merely enjoy our vacation, and simply return home to our families and our employment.
We do understand that the migration of so many people in one month can be overwhelming and trying. However, on behalf of the Horry Georgetown Bikers Association and the Bikers out-of-state, we believe if we all collectively communicate and work together we can accomplish a more positive and beneficial outcome during the May Rallies. While it appeared that we all agreed with some of the ordinances, there were some that was clearly not agreed with and the primary complaint was the helmet laws. There were a variety of questions…..Q) How will people know when they are within the City limits? A) We will have all major entrance points clearly marked. Q) How do you planned to enforce the Helmet Law? A) The Myrtle Beach Police Dept will be handling that as we do not have the plan in place at this time. Q) When enforcing the new helmet law, will this be a criminal offense as the State doesn’t have a helmet law? A) no it will not be a criminal offense, it will be an infraction, that will not hold criminal punishments that would affect your license. Q) If the helmet law holds no criminal punishment, then why put forth such an ordinance? A) The Helmet law was to enforce safety and minimize fatalities or head injuries….this set of questions an answers goes back and forth and eventually minimized to move forward. Other questions as to the noise ordinance and meter decibels….Q) will the equipments and officers be certified, otherwise this procedure will be dismissed/illegal/not valid? A) yes, they will be certified/trained. Q) Will this test be done at a quiet stationary area, as the decibels readings can pick up surrounnding sounds and give off an inaccurate reading. A) We have not set up any special check points. Q) If someone have been cleared at a noise ordinance check point, will you provide a slip/receipt to this finding. A) We are not equipped to do this. Q) How do you propose New Ordinances if you’re uncertain how you will enforce them and if the charges are not criminal? A) We only proposed ordinances that were already set in motion, the only new ordinance was the helmet law, which is clearly for concerns of your safety, the initial proposed ordinance were a lot harsh and we toned down and elimated a lot of what was proposed. The only ordinance that offers a criminal and immediate affect was “walking out of a restaurant without paying”. Q) How will you inform the public nationally of these new ordinances? A) We will do a nationwide campaign to inform the public.
— “Heels”
Secretary and Web Master
Precious Metals Bike Club
www.preciousmetalsbikeclub.com
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