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ROCKEM SOCKEM MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE–This ain’t any ordinary custom. Ralph and the crew at Rockem built this bike in their shop, pulled it off the lift and rode it to the Smoke Out East in Salisbury, NC. “We did it to show those sniveling HORSE whiners that people do build full-customs and ride,” Ralph, the Prez, said. They didn’t even take one of their tried and true production bobbers. They built a fresh bike from the ground up and hit the road.
This bike is currently for sale for $35,000.
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WORLD’S FASTEST 200 MPH BIKERNET PANHEAD UNDER CONSTRUCTION–We are underway and our team is growing. After studying the special construction rule book from the SCTA I worked with Chris Kallas on a concept drawing sketch.
“Got the email with Valerie’s height,” Chris said. “Thought about names. At first I just thought Salt Shaker II WFP (world’s Fastest Panhead).Today I flashed on one that I think has potential and could be used as a theme. ItCould be spelled a number of ways:ASSALT WEAPON A SALT WEAPON ASSALT WEAPAN.I think the first one is the best.It wouldn’t have to be, but the bike could be built in a very gun like way. Gray or black finishes.Bomber girl could be holding a M-16, etc.Whatca think?”
Rick Krost from U.S. Choppers is building the frame and I put him in touch with Leo DiOrio of Speed Twin who is building our front end.
“With a front end that is 19″ from center axle to bottom of tree, the top of the neck post sits 35-inches off the floor +/- 1/2 front/back,” Rick said. “The bottom of the frame loop sits 3-inches above ground. The neck posts are 2 1/4 inch tube with internal races and fork stop provisions on bottom (standard). They measure 7″ long not including stop tabs fore and aft.I hope that these measurements can help in the mean time….”
U.S. Choppers
2039 S. Lyon St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-546-4699
Appointments Only Please
http://www.uschopper.com/
We needed Valerie’s measurements for Chris to work with. “I just got done racing today,” Valerie reported in, “but still in Rockingham. I’m 5’4 and 3/4th. 105-110 lbs.”
“I made it to the 1/4 final’s and made some great passes! I ran the best I ever have on the bike…9.30 ET and 154 mph with a 1.34 first 60ft. I smoked them!!!” Valerie is running in the Destroyer class for Hacienda Harley-Davidson in Phoenix.”I am going to stay here for another week,” Val added. “Matt Smith from the NHRA helped me this weekend on my clutch tune up. He’s going to test ‘n’ tune with me in GA this Thursday. Matt is Chip Ellis’s teammate. They both race for George Bryce…So I’m in good hands. He was so helpful…!Can’t wait for the new stuff!!! :)”
“I received a e-mail from the frame maker I will contact him today,” said Leo, leodtwinspeed@msn.com.
“Do know what you are going to run for wheels. The reason I ask is depending on the hub configuration, or what we can do with the hub or hubs. It will let us know what we are able to do with wheel bearing spacing this in turn will let us know how narrow we can build the mating components.”
I believe we will run a small 19 front and an 18/180 rear. We are looking for a solid rear wheel and a almost solid front. More reports will be forthcoming. –Bandit
WEEKLY BLONDE JOKE–This blond decides one day that she is sick and tired of all these blond jokes and how all blonde’s are perceived as stupid. So, she decides to show her husband that blonde’s really are smart.
While her husband is off at work, she decides that she is going to paint a couple of rooms in the house. The next day, right after her husband leaves for work, she gets down to the task at hand.
Her husband arrives home at 5:30 and smells the distinctive smell of paint. He walks into the living room and finds his wife lying on the floor in a pool of sweat. He notices that she is wearing a heavy parka and a leather jacket at the same time. He goes over and asks her if she is OK. She replies yes.
He asks what she is doing and she replies that she wanted to prove to him that not all blonde women are dumb, and she wanted to do it, by painting the house. He then asks her why she has a parka over her leather jacket. She replied that she was reading the directions on the paint can and it said . . .
You’ll love this
“FOR BEST RESULTS, PUT ON TWO COATS”
–from Joe Lankau and Bob Clark
TWO-BIT CHOPPERS UNVEILS TWO NEW HIPO AIR CLEANER FACEPLATE DESIGNS–MILLIKEN, CO — Whether you’re running a fire-breathing 130″ behemoth or a new stock 96″ Twin Cam, there’s no finer high performance air cleaner option than the HiPo Billet line of air cleaners from Two-Bit Choppers, and with the addition of two new standard designs, there’s even more to love.
The new “Knuckles” design is perfect for anyone who prefers a good bar room brawl to Sunday brunch.The “Lucky 7,” seen here in contrast cut black anodized finish features a classic tattoo-inspired seven with a pair dice.
As with all of Two-Bit Choppers HiPo Billet Air Cleaners these two new designs are available in polished, black anondized or show quality chrome, and are produced completely in the U.S.A. at our Milliken, Colorado shop.
For more information please contact Two-Bit Choppers at (970) 587-5867 or hit them up on the web at http://www.twobitchoppers.com for the very latest in trick parts for your chop.
TWO-BIT CHOPPERS “PISTOL WHIPS” SPORTSTER AND BUELL CHOPPER ENTHUSIASTS WITH NEW JOCKEY SHIFT OPTIONS–MILLIKEN, CO — Due to popular demand, Two-Bit Choppers is pleased to announce the introduction of their new “Pistol Whip” jockey shift arms for all Sportster and Buell custom applications. With an ergonomic, three-piece handgun inspired grip and contoured speed hole styling this new jockey arm is the perfect addition to any Sportster or Buell-based chopper or custom.
Measuring 16 inches in length, the arm is CNC machined from solid 6061T6 aircraft grade aluminum, and outfitted with high quality stainless steel hardware for years of reliable service. Available in raw machined, polished, black anodized and chrome plated finishes. As with all Two-Bit Choppers parts, these new jockey arms are 100-percent Made in the U.S.A. in our Milliken, Colorado shop. For more information please contact Two-Bit Choppers at (970) 587-5867 or hit them up on the web at http://www.twobitchoppers.com for the very latest in trick parts for your chop.
CANCER BENEFIT FOR GENE, PRESIDENT OF LONG RIDERS MC, and VIETNAM VET–Place: Lower Bank Tavern Rt 542 Lower Bank TIME: 1 PM TO 5 PM
Date: Sunday, Oct 22nd
Donation: $20/each
Live Music
Food and Beer
Cash Bar for hard stuff
Anyone who can’t make it but would like to contribute can send a contribution to:
LRMC
C/O Dave Abbott
TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW COMING– Today will be a fairly quick update because…. although I still have two more build-off bikes to let you have a sneak peak at, both of my builders neglected to send me any photos. It’s like herding cats! Busy bikers go figure. So hopefully I will be bringing you two builders next week.
Speaking of next week it will be the last time you hear from me until after the show. I do have some pretty cool news to share this week though. The world famous photographer Darryl Briggs www.darrlybriggs.com will be setting up shop at the show to not only chronicle all of the bikes in the show for the awards ceremony but he will also be scheduling appointments for any participant wanting to have their bike shot for an 8×10. He is bringing along the beautiful Jeri as his bikini model, so sign up boys (and girls) while you are there. Mr. Briggs will also be shooting a poster calendar while he is at the show, so stop by on Saturday morning and see 10 of our fabulous bikini models posing on 6 hot customs.
Well that about wraps it up for today, remember that the show is only 2 weeks away so if you want to show off your custom there is still time.
See you at the show,
Oh yea, by the way that hot chick with the Blue Devil IS Jeri, so make sure you stop by and she her posing on bikes. for all interested she will be signing autographs as well.
And a huge Texas size thanks goes out to our favorite sponsor Bikernet!
–Holly
IT’S ALMOST MARGARITA TIME–That was another kick-ass news. I mentioned last week that we are raising our sponsorship rates as of January 1st. Our primary reason is we’ve held to the same rates since we had 50,000 readers a month and now we’re reaching 300,000. One of the reasons is that some companies haven’t paid their bills. We may have to take Johnny Suede to court in the near future. Another reason involves content. The more content we can afford, the bigger and better the site becomes. It helps me pay writers and photographers all over the world. There’s nothing more satisfying to me than to deliver more content to you. It’s my goddam job, and I love it.
I’m actually hoping a few more good, reputable companies come on board before the end of the year and we develop a strong team for 2007. I like to represent highly regarded, quality companies to our readers. Hell, it’s the best web site, with the finest content supported by the most trustworthy companies in the industry. It’s a good thought and direction, and I’m stickin’ with it.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
