August 06, 2009 Part 2
By Bandit | | General Posts
Continued From Page 1
BRASS BALLS ROLLS TO A 300,000 MILE WARRANTY ON MODEL 1 & MODEL 1S–Brass Balls Bobbers? Premium Suppliers D&D and BAKER Go Along For the Ride
Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Choppers & Bobbers, announced today that the firm is providing a 300,000 mile / 1 year warranty on their hi-tech minimalist anti-chrome Model 1 and softail-style Model 1S custom-production Bobbers.
Other Brass Balls suppliers that are getting into the economic-stimulus mindset includes exhaust pipe provider D&D Performance Enterprises, which is upping the warranty to 400,000 mile / 1 year and BAKER Drivetrain which is in at 500,000 mile / 1 year. The value-priced Model 1 retails for $15,995 and the softail-style Model 1S comes in at just $1,000 more.
?Motorcycles are a legitimate alternative to reducing costs, reducing carbon footprint and reducing commuting time,? explained Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls Bobbers? BossMan. ?And it makes me proud to see my fellow manufacturers stepping up to provide a reduction in ownership costs for the first year of operations.?
As energy costs continue to rise and fluctuate, Americans are looking for answers to their transportation needs. Motorcycles are logical options that not only look good but offer a lifestyle enhancement. Experts are reporting the $4 and $5 a gallon gas is just around the corner.
?I look at what Dar is doing and I felt that we needed to support his lean and get green attitude,? said Dave Rash, the Pope of Pipe of D&D Performance Enterprises. ?His program fits with our exhaust solutions that improve mileage as well as increases power.?
The Model 1 and Model 1 S motorcycles are the introductory line of motorcycles from the firm and were selected to showcase the bullet-proof nature of the motorbikes. These bikes don?t scrimp on premium components like a Barker Drivetrain transmission, Harley-Davidson 80″ EVO, NASCAR supplier Wilwood Brakes, Tauer Machine Warlord belt drive and clutch, D&D Performance Enterprises? exhaust, DNA Springer and wheels, Metzeler tires and Excel controls.
The sano motorcycles are stripped of excess components and deliver a comfortable and aggressive ride. Enthusiasts can win a Model 1 motorcycle by going to the www.brassballsbobbers.com website.
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Watch for Motorcycles Awareness Campaign Arrives in Sturgis–Message carried on 10 person Timeline Motorcycle.
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. has been telling motorists to Watch for Motorcycles for years in an attempt to reduce the number of accidents and injuries to motorcyclists. In fact, the Watch for Motorcycles campaign has reached over 5 million people to date through newspaper ads, TV and radio public service announcements, bumper stickers and airplane banners.
Sturgis is the site of the most unique way this message has been brought to the public to date. The Timeline Motorcycle, sponsored by Hupy and Abraham, S.C., was designed and built by Doc?s Harley-Davidson, Bonduel, Wisconsin, and carried a Watch for Motorcycles flag the entire 700+ mile journey from Doc?s dealership to Sturgis. The bike will be on display during the Sturgis Rally at Sturgis Harley-Davidson, right downtown in the middle of all the action.
You can help save a life by requesting a Watch for Motorcycles bumper sticker or stickers to place on your mailing envelopes. Visit www.hupy.com www.hupy.com/ and request your free stickers by clicking on the Contact Us button and filling out the address form and submitting your request. You can learn more about the Timeline bike at www.docshd.comwww.docshd.com/
Ft. Bragg Commander wants North Carolina legislature help with 1% bikers on base
No, not hardcore patch holders; he?s referring to the 1% of riders on base who have not gone through a beginners riding program and have had accidents. His remedy is a mandatory state-wide law requiring everyone to take a riders course. Read how and why local riders put the brakes on this idea: http://nchome.us/node/15
NEW FROM MOTORBOOKS– I wanted to reach out to you regarding a book that highlights an internationally renowned company AND celebrates the world?s best custom builders. Motorbooks has partnered with S&S Cycle and 50 of the world?s leading custom bike builders to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of S&S Cycle and to bring the art of 50 of the world?s best craftsmen to your bookshelf. The result is a must-have book called S&S Cycle Presents Today?s Top Custom Bike Builders by Howard Kelly and photography by Michael Lichter.
In 1958 George Smith started a small company called S & S Cycle. His mission: ?To make all bikes go faster.? Fifty years later, S & S Cycle is everything Smith envisioned. To celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, the world?s premiere builder of aftermarket V-twin motorcycle engines and components commissioned custom motorcycles from fifty top builders. The competition that grew out of this challenge unfolds in the pages of S & S Presents Today’s Top Custom Bike Builders, which showcases the splendid bikes built for S & S?s fiftieth anniversary show.
The book, beginning with a brief history of S & S Cycle, features four-page spreads on each motorcycle, along with profiles of the builders–including Chica, Cory Ness, Paul Cox, Jerry Covington, Jesse Rooke, Redneck Engineering, Arlen Ness, Kim Suter, Brian Klock, Kendall Johnson, Roger Bourget, Rick Fairless, Fred Kodlin, Jim Nasi, and Paul Teuttel Sr. With illustrations by master custom-bike photographer Michael Lichter, this is as much a celebration of the custom builder?s art as it is a tribute to S & S Cycle?s accomplishment.
The book hits shelves in September but I will have early copies available at the end of August. If you would like to receive a copy for review and consideration of exposure to your audience, please let me know. If I don?t hear from you, I will assume you are passing on this opportunity. Thanks!
–Nichole Schiele
Quayside Publishing Group
Motorbooks / MBI Publishing
e-mail: nschiele@motorbooks.com
SOCAL SHOP LOOKING FOR A FABRICATOR–Thought you might know of a good light-fab type in SoCal. I have a no-name shop in Santa Ana andmy guy who did our fender and tank mountin/welding moved to FL, and I’m looking for someoneto handle that for us. It can be on a part-time, after-hours basis, we’re flexible.
If you hear of anyone, please pass my email along.
–Neil
El Lobo Choppers
Santa Ana, CA
760-81-4411 cell
949-752-6660 shop
FINALLY A MOTORCYCLE FOR DEEDEE– Just my nutty friends. I ride with Flint and Chris but Dee (Chris?s best friend) is afraid to ride with us so Chris gives her a hard time. I try not to pile on because I want to give Dee a different kind of hard time 😉 I can?t stay away from those redheads (especially the crazy ones).
Dee follows us to bike nights; which drives my current lady friend nuts (she can?t stand her). It doesn?t help my conquest efforts that my other good riding buddy(Clive-a stinking ass Brit) just got out of the hospital for totaling his bike after a hard night of drinking. And speaking of Clive he is so obnoxious that I?ve seen him unable to get into a Mexican restaurant in Mexico for being so drunk.
Not only that but he is the only fellow I can honestly say couldn?t get laid in a Mexican whorehouse and I know I took him to a Mexican whorehouse and he ran the girls off. And these are just the nice ones
–Bernard S.
Meadow Brook Concours d?Elegance Awards1939 Delahaye and 1934 Packard ?Best of Show?– A 1934 Packard V-12 Sport Sedan by Dietrich earned ?Best of Show – American? and a 1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figoni et Falaschi won ?Best of Show – European? at the 30th Anniversary Meadow Brook Concours d?Elegance, Sunday, August 2 in Rochester, MI
Troy, MI (August 4, 2009) − A crowd of close to 10,000 automotive aficionados gathered on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester this past Sunday to take in a magnificent array of over 230 collector cars entered in the 30th anniversary Meadow Brook Concours d?Elegance. The field ranged from drag cars to Duesenbergs and also included a vintage motorcycle class.
?Best of Show? honors were bestowed upon a 1934 Packard V-12 Sport Sedan by Dietrich owned by Ray Scherr of California and a 1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figoni et Falaschi from the Peter Mullin Foundation of California. Mullin?s Delahaye also won the ?People?s Choice? award.
The ?Best of Show – Motorcycle? was awarded to a1938 Brough Superior SS-100 owned by Jack Wells of Florida.
?A fantastic cross section of collectors were showcased on the field, with cars and motorcycles hailing from 25 states and Canada,? said Larry Moss, Chairman of the Car Selection Committee, Meadow Brook Concours d?Elegance. ?The judges had to make some tough decisions on Sunday to come to a consensus on the award winners.?
As part of the Concours? 30th anniversary celebration, the organizers paid tribute to the current domestic automakers in recognition of the strong support they have shown the event over the years and their contributions to automotive design.
Over 80 cars entered this year represented the show?s overarching theme of ?The Best of Detroit? from the beginning of automotive production in America through to the 1960s. A 1934 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Sedan owned by David Kane of New Jersey received ?The Best of Detroit? award.
The first time being shown in North America, an unrestored one-off alloy 1934 Alfa 8C 2300 Boattail Speedster owned by Roger Willbanks of Colorado garnered the ?Debut? award.
For more information about the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours, visit www.mbconcours.org
For a complete list of award winners, please visit: www.mbconcours.org
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVS UP FOR ROUNDUP– The Motor Company Celebrates the 32nd Annual National Bikers Roundup.
MILWAUKEE (July 31, 2009) ? Thousands of motorcyclists will rumble into the Atlanta Motor Speedway from August 4 ? 9 for what is known as one of the largest motorcycle camping rallies in the country. Nearly 15,000 African American motorcyclists will make their way to the 32nd Annual National Bikers Roundup to reconnect and commune with fellow motorcyclists for six days of musical entertainment, drag racing, and more.
?Harley-Davidson is honored to be a part of this historical event and celebrate the rich history of African American motorcyclists,? said John Comissiong, director of market outreach for Harley-Davidson. ?We are proud to support National Bikers Roundup for 12 years now and we believe this event continues to build our relationship with diverse customers.?
Harley-Davidson will present a check to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, donating $2000 to help feed those in need. Event-goers will also have the opportunity to enjoy Harley-Davidson activities August 5-8. These activities include:
– Free Demo Rides on 2010 Harley-Davidson? Motorcycles
– Official H.O.G.? Pin Stop
– Harley-Davidson MotorClothes? Apparel Fashion Show on Friday at 8p.m.
– Raffle Giveaways
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is a strong supporter of Divas For A Cure (DFAC), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness through early detection, education, screenings and research. In conjunction with the rally, DFAC will have items on sale that include bandanas, lapel pens and patches, with proceeds benefiting their cause.
?As a breast cancer survivor, I am extremely thankful that Harley-Davidson continues to provide even more opportunities for us to raise awareness about cancer research,? said Jan Emanuel-Costley, founder and president of Divas For A Cure. For more information on Divas For A Cure please visit DivasForACure.org.
organized in 1977 by African-American motorcycle clubs. This year, more than 1000 motorcycle clubs are expected to attend, including several chapters of the Harley Owners Group. For more information on the 32nd Annual National Bikers Roundup dates and event schedule, visit www.nbrkcmo.com.
MY FUTURE EX-WIFE–What do you get when you mix PMS with GPS?A crazy bitch who WILL find you.
–Bernard S. and Rogue
ANOTHER SACRAMENTO BASED H-D DEALERSHIP CLOSES, ELK GROVE–ELK GROVE, Calif. — The Elk Grove store, which opened in 2005, is scheduled to close in two weeks. Local H-D business and customers will be asked to use the Sacramento dealership.Corporate is asking owners of two or more locations in metropolitan areas to consolidate to one location.The Sacramento area has multiple dealerships, including Sacramento and Elk Grove.A spokespserson for Folsom, Rocklin and Amador County dealerships said they are all staying open.
Engine Ice Announces Sponsorship of the Loretta Lynn’s AMA National Amateur Motocross Championships– Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant Announces Sponsorship of the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships as the Official Coolant Product through 2012.
Merritt Island, Florida, – August 5, 2009 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – CycleLogic Products, Inc., the manufacturer of Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is proud to announce a strategic sponsorship with MX Sports, Inc., which owns, manages and produces the Air Nautiques AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, as the exclusive coolant and antifreeze product through 2012.
Available worldwide, Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is the top selling brand of coolant and antifreeze in the U.S. motorcycle and powersports industry.
Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is biodegradable, phosphate free & non-toxic; while reducing operating race temperatures by as much as 50oF. Engine Ice also offers boil protection to 256oF and freeze-up protection to -27oF. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is premixed with de-ionized water to protect your water cooling system from scarring, scaling and to effectively provide prolonged optimum operating temperatures. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is ecologically safer than regular coolants for wildlife and the environment.
“CycleLogic Products, Inc. and our product Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant have been long time supporters of the Air Nautiques AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship and when the opportunity presented itself to us to be an Official Sponsor of such a long standing and prestigious event, we couldn’t refuse.” – David A. Kimmey, President, CycleLogic Products, Inc.
FINALLY, THE ROOT BEER FLOAT SEES THE LIGHT OF DAY–Keyboard Motorcycle shipping will pick up Nyla’s bobber, in the next couple of weeks and deliver it to the port of Los Angeles, to the Bikernet Interplanetary Headquarters. You will witness the amazing Keyboard patented motorcycle shipping method. Built by Kent Weeks of Lucky Devil’s Metal Works in Houston, this bike was predominately built with authentic H-D parts, including the engine, transmission, wheels, vintage VL front end and narrowed fatbob tanks. Paughco made the remaining sheet metal and Kraftech built the nearly vintage frame. Hang on for more features.
BIKERNET WEB MASTER IS SEATTLE SELLS HIS SANO 1998 FLH–This motorcycle is a complete rebuild of a 1998 HD Electraglide with some custom touches and late model Electraglide components.
The bike has just over 11,000 Miles on a rebuilt motor and chassis. All other components were purchased as new from the factory, new from aftermarket sources.
Price is $11,000. Non-negotiable. It’s worth every penny and I think you’d be hard pressed to find another one like this for the price. Have title in hand.
No joy rides… If you want a test ride, bring cash or a cashier?s check and an unlimited endorsement.
–DigitalGangster@bikernet.com
K and G CYCLES GOES INTERNATIONAL–K and G Cycles have gone international! Through arrangements with DHL and UPS, K and G Cycles can now ship right to your door anywhere in the world.
Certain conditions and special rates apply but the rates are very competitive and the service is the usual impeccable K and G style. No other online motorcycle parts retailer can offer the variety and flexibility of international shipping services like K and G Cycles.
www.kandgcycles.com
–George M. Marakas
www.kandgcycles.com
2009 STURGIS REPORT FROM THE DUSTY STREETS, Sunday/Monday/Tuesday–
Our first impressions of this year?s rally were not good as we rode in Sunday afternoon, straight down Junction to Lazelle. Other years have seen us line up and do the Sturgis Shuffle as hundreds of bikes moved forward bit by bit. Sunday night was pretty low key in main street though those who were down there hadn?t forgotten to party, no sirree!
Monday saw more and more bikes roll into town and things began looking up. Robin Bradley from the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building reported that there were quite a few more bikes in this year?s competition and a stroll through the display demonstrated that the standard of bike was once again excellent.
Vendors reported that business was generally up from last year and a number of them were reporting doing great business including Bert Baker of Baker Drivetrain, who said that they were extremely busy with installs and that so far they were very happy with the rally.
Brian Klock was another happy vendor, with Brian and his staff very busy selling his innovative Flare windshields, both at J&P Cycles in Sturgis and in Rapid City at Black Hills Harley-Davidson.
By midday Tuesday the crowd seemed to have swollen and Lazelle St was the usual gridlock rally nightmare with the Shuffle back in town. The Harley-Davidson display at Rapid City was well attended with the new models drawing a great deal of attention. The Fat Boy low was definitely the big hit judging by the crowds around it. All in all, the overall feedback was that the 69th Sturgis Rally was pumping along pretty damn well.
Doc
THUNDERSTORM WASHES OUT BLACK HILLS GRAND NATIONAL–Mees Retains Series Lead After Grand National Twins Main is Cancelled .
RAPID CITY, S.D. (August 4, 2009) ? An intense thunderstorm that moved over Black Hills Speedway on Tuesday evening caused the cancellation of the AMA Grand National Twins race there. The racing program had started on time and progressed through qualifying and the first three heat races before the storm dropped heavy rain that made the track surface un-raceable. It was the first time in five years that the AMA Grand National Twins motorcycles had raced on the Black Hills Speedway half-mile.
Per AMA Pro Racing rules, a single point was awarded to all riders who qualified for the Grand National Twins main, and a second point was awarded to the six riders who qualified for the Dash for Cash bonus sprint. Chris Carr Racing/Lancaster Harley-Davidson rider Chris Carr was declared the unofficial winner of the race, based on his fastest lap time during the heat races.
Based on their performance in the heat races, Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew riders were poised to have a competitive evening before the storm ended the event. Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kenny Coolbeth, the defending AMA Grand National Twins champion, won the second heat race and was followed across the line by Moroney?s Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Bryan Smith. Latus Harley-Davidson/Screamin? Eagle rider Joe Kopp won the third heat race. Blue Springs Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Jared Mees, who currently leads the series in points, was second to Kopp in that heat race. The entire Wrecking Crew ? Coolbeth, Kopp, Smith and Mees ? was qualified for the Dash for Cash. Carr and Halbert Family/King Kustoms rider Sammy Halbert were the other two riders qualified for the Dash. All were riding Harley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycles.
The points awarded following the Rapid City race did not alter the season standings. After five of nine 2009 AMA Grand National Twins Championship events, Mees retains the series lead with 79 points. Coolbeth is second with 72 points. Halbert is third with 68 points, and Carr is fourth with 67 points. Smith in seventh place with 53. Kopp is ninth with 40 points.
The 2009 AMA Grand National Twins Championship will next race on August 16 on the Beulah Park Mile in Grove City, Ohio.
The Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.
SaddleStow Pillion Bag Drifter Styling– Mounted to your rear fender, this bag looks like a solo pillion saddle; it doesn?t look like a bag, but it holds close to 300 cubic inches of necessities like a phone, garage door opener, sunglasses, even enough clothes for an overnighter. This is a great looking, functional and easy to use bag that does not detract from custom styling.
? Convenient fender mounted bag
? Easy access storage
? Perfect for custom styled bikes that don?t want look of bags or storage – this bag hides in plain sight
? Hidden expansion feature provides for an additional two inches of storage space when needed
? Weather resistant materials and zippers keep your things dry
? Styled like solo pillion seat
? Leather grained formed composite construction
? A great match with other Saddlemen “Drifter” style products
? Mounts in place of solo seat on rear fender
? Suction cup mounting adheres to virtually any fender but can be quickly removed
Dimensions: 11.5″ long, 6.5″ wide, 4″ high – expandable to 6″ high $89.95 MSRP
Saddlemen products are available at your nearby Parts Unlimited (for metric)and Drag Specialties (for Harley) retailers
–Larry
17801 S. Susana Rd.
Rancho Dominguez, CA. 90221
800: 1-800-397-7709
Local: 1-310-638-1222
saddlemensales@msn.com
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August 06, 2009 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
Hey,
Crazy times. National Health Care; someone just sent me the bill, some 1000 plus pages, but I have a question, isn’t Medicare and Medi-cal a national health care plan? And if so, why don’t we expand it to help others, and fix it in the process? If we pass a new one will we have multiple federal health care plans?
I know someone must have a good answer for my questions. In the meantime Sturgis rages on, and I hope everyone rolls home safely. It’s not fair that I’m stuck here while the Girls of Bikernet party in the Badlands. Let’s hit the news, before I start sniveling:
GIRLS OF BIKERNET ON LAZELLE AND 4TH UNTIL THE END OF THE RALLY AND THE DUST SETTLES– Bikernet Hottie Jesse Layne will be heading home today but Trista will be in the booth the rest of the week at the Motorcycle Expo Lot located at the corner of 4th and Lazalle. Also on the lot is Steven Tyler’s Dirico Motorcycles and Eddie Trotta.
Today Lorenzo Lamas will be doing the Burnout contest and the Budweiser Burnout Bike will be there as well. Paul Sr. from Orange County Choppers will be signing autographs in the Mobil 1 booth.
Attendance seems to be very good this year but it?s become very noticeable that people are not spending as much as in previous years. We expected going into the week to start hearing people say they couldn?t buy a calendar because they were running out of money…. I thought we’d start hearing that on Thursday or Friday but it started on Tuesday.
The weather has been great all week during the day. A few evenings have had some bad storms but until this morning we’ve woke up everyday to sunny skies. Today is overcast and calling for rain.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON HELPS RIDERS GET FIT–Motor Company Introduces Fit Shop to Help Riders Find the Perfect Motorcycle Fit .
MILWAUKEE (August 3, 2009) ? Forget the treadmill and spin class ? Harley-Davidson wants motorcycle riders to think differently about getting fit. The Motor Company unveiled the Harley-Davidson Fit Shop at dealerships across the country, which is designed to help motorcycle riders find the perfect fit for their new or used Harley-Davidson motorcycle using Genuine Harley-Davidson Parts and Accessories.
Dealership Fit Shop specialists work with current and prospective Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners to help customize the suspension, seat, handlebars and/or foot controls to meet their riding preferences. New riders may not realize all the customizations that can be made to a bike to make it a one-of-a-kind ride based on build and preference, while long-time riders may not know about the latest customization options. Any Harley-Davidson model can be customized to fit most riders.
?The Motor Company is thrilled to introduce the Harley-Davidson Fit Shop because we want every rider to feel at home behind the handlebars of their dream bike,? said Steve Earnshaw, director of Parts & Accessories Marketing. ?Sometimes the first time someone swings a leg over a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sitting on the dealership floor, the fit isn?t perfect. Our vision is that by spending one-on-one time with a trained Fit Shop specialist, our customers, whether they?re a long-time or new rider, can ride out of the dealership feeling comfortable and confident on the open road.?
For more information about Harley-Davidson Fit Shop visit your local participating Harley-Davidson dealership.
ALL NEW BIKERNET BLOG–I love the important news about possible California smog regulations regarding bikes being posted in the middle of your page. It might be something you want to think about doing more often.
Bikernet is a community and states like California and Texas read you often. On the home page, a newsflash like what I found today, is an excellent reminder that Bikernet is not only fun, it is a place to get serious about motorcyclist’s rights.
Keep being legendary;
–Trent T.
We’re still tuning the Bikernet Blog. It will shortly contain comment capabilities and multiple ways to sign up and receive updates. Hang on. The Digital Gangster is lost in his tech lab.–Bandit
NEW CIRCULATOR SEAT PADS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–Pads Provide Cool Comfort for High-Mileage Touring and Cruising.
MILWAUKEE (July 26, 2009) ? The new breathable, shock-absorbing Circulator Seat Pads from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories promote air movement and reduce heat and perspiration build-up between the rider and the seat for enhanced long-haul riding comfort. A low-profile design minimizes seat-height change compared to inflatable seat pads. Made with UV-stable materials to resist fading, the pads have a non-slip base and elastic under-seat straps that secure with hook-and-loop fasteners for easy installation and removal.
The Circulator Seat pads are available in a medium 14.5-inch wide size (P/N 51074-10, $79.95) for Harley-Davidson VRSC, Sportster and Dyna models; large 16.0-inch wide size (P/N 51076-10, $89.95) for Touring and Softail models, and a 13.0-inch passenger pillion pad (P/N 51078-10, $69.95).
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY TEACHING AIDS–* When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.*
* The best sermons are lived, not preached.
* Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway.*
* Don’t judge folks by their relatives.*
* Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.*
–from Donna O.
WORD FROM THE BIKERNET ADVERTISING DIRECTOR–
Now, in addition to the advertising, we are now collecting statistics about how our ads are doing. We can tell who comes to visit us on the web, where they?re from, and what they looked at. This helps us tune the website so that over time, it will have more and more of what people want. This will increase the Return on Investment for your advertising dollars (big shots call that ?ROI?).
Drop me a line if I can help build you sales.
–Steve Thomas
Hiwayman@bikernet.com
The Story Behind Lil Joe’s Legendary Leathers–In the early 1990s Lil Joe Senkir came up with the idea to create a line of motorcycle Apparel that would be made in the USA, and would look great while giving the protection needed, while blasting down the back roads and freeways of the world…
Lil Joe, being the perfectionist, spent countless hours designing and refining the vests we manufacture today.
Officially hitting the market in 1993, HA Leather started off with most of the interest coming from his club brothers and supporters of the club.
In 1998 Easyriders magazine called HA Leathers, ?The Real Deal in Motorcycle Gear.”
In 2002 Kid Rock asked Lil Joe to design a Lambskin shirt, and a Leather vest which ended up on the front cover of one of his albums.
In 2003, Lil Joe, after a long struggle with illness passed on to the other side.
The year 2003 was a long and hard year for Joe’s widow, Lori, who was at a crossroads.Should she shut down the business Joe loved so much, or carry on with his dream, and provide top quality American made motorcycle leathers to the entire motorcycling world?
By 2004 Lori had her answer and hooked up with seasoned Biker/ Businessman Mike Mills,a former club brother of Lil Joes, and Lil Joes Legendary Leathers was officially reborn.
Later that year, Keith Ball, of Bikernet.com called, Lil Joes Legendary Leathers?The Finest American Leathers on the Market.”
In 2004 Black Magic Denim Vest was also added to our motorcycle apparel line.
By 2005 Lil Joe’s Legendary Leathers had reestablished itself as a force to be reckoned with in the motorcycle apparel market.
In 2007 Lil Joe?s dream came to pass, providing top quality motorcycle leathers to all types of riders and to motorcycle clubs on both sides of the fence.
In 2008, Debbie from Bartels’ Harley-Davidson was approached by the producers of the FX TV show, ?Sons of Anarchy,? to provide the leathers for the cast and crew. She knew that if the, ?Sons of Anarchy,? show was going to be realistic, there was only one manufacturer who could provide most, if not all vests to the outlaw motorcyclist scene, and that was Lil Joe’s Legendary Leathers.
With 2008 came the addition of the Zipper Vest, the 4-Pocket Vest and the Leather over-pants.We also started fabricating special orders with different colored linings, gun pockets, holsters, etc?
The Legend is moving forward in 2009?.. Exposure from shows like, ?Sons of Anarchy,? ?Cold Case,? and the biker movie, ?Hell Ride,? gave us the opportunity to meet Bikers from all over the world, of all colors and all stripes.
Over the years we?ve stayed true to Lil Joe?s notions of, “Build the Best,” and ?Made in the USA,? and ?Guaranteed 4 Life,? and they have served us well.
Yes, Lil Joe is gone ???but his dream will live on forever.
Bandit and I both wear Lil Joe?s leathers when we ride. We highly recommend contacting Mike or Lori if you?re in the market for a new jacket, vest, lambskin shirt or even riding pants.
Layla
My measly little donation. It brought in $802. Not too bad….That’s our beloved Patty, (official Hamster den mother and executive assistant (lol) ), “in the can”.–Jim Waggaman
Hamsters USA raise $291,000 for Children?s Care in Rapid CityKurt Rumens of Seattle wins raffle bike– The international motorcycle group Hamsters USA beat their own record by raising $291,000 for Children?s Care in Rapid City during their annual meeting and dinner on Monday, August 3rd. The banquet was held in Spearfish, SD, as part of the Sturgis Rally. Last year, the event raised just over $185,000 for the non-profit organization, which serves children with special needs.
Funds were raised through a silent auction and the raffle of a motorcycle, custom built by world-renowned builder Arlen Ness, for Craig Betz of California. Betz died of cancer weeks after being inducted into the Hamsters USA organization at last year?s annual meeting. His sister Cecily Betz donated the bike to Children?s Care in his memory. The raffle winner, Kurt Rumens of Seattle, Washington, was at the banquet, and donated the bike back to Children?s Care, which was auctioned live to Hamsters member John Christner of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
?Our members are very generous when it comes to children?s issues, and we know all of these funds go directly to help kids in this area, so this kind of success makes us feel really good,? says Hamsters USA spokesman Grady Pfeiffer of Escondido, CA. Pfeiffer recently joined the Children?s Care board of directors. ?Hamsters care very much about making sure that kids get a fair shake in life,? adds Hamsters USA founding member Donnie Smith of Minneapolis.
Funds raised will provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus special educational and psychological services to children served by Children?s Care of Rapid City.
Hamsters USA has raised and donated funds at their annual meeting for the last four years, wanting to give back to the greater Black Hills community, which many Hamsters consider to be their second home.
Larry Page honored with Chrome Heart Award
As a part of the evening?s festivities, Children?s Care honored Hamsters USA member Larry Page of Richmond, Virginia, with the 4th annual Chrome Heart Award, which recognizes an individual in the motorcycle world whose philanthropic support and civic duty represents everything positive in the motorcycle industry.
The design of the award is based on the heart-apple logo of Children?s Care Hospital & School. Page, who owns six car dealerships in the Richmond metro area, plus a car restoration shop called Page Customs, is well-known in Virginia for his philanthropy, especially for children?s projects. Page has been a generous supporter of Children?s Care since the Hamsters USA organization began championing them.
Last year?s Chrome Heart Award went to former motorcycle lobbyist and charity organizer Bob Illingworth of Minneapolis, who passed away on March 24, 2009. Children?s Care of Rapid City served over 1200 children last year with special needs.
SHASTA RALLY COVERAGE RECOGNIZED–Debbie & I want to thank BIKERNET and Gene & Thunder Press for the terrific coverage of the Shasta Salute to America Motorcycle Rally & for putting us on Thunder Press? August cover.
We believe bikers are ready to come out in force to support this rally.
This venue is the best one for a motorcycle rally we have ever seen. It hosts a 58-year-old annual fair with attendance of 40k-60k. It is well maintained & managed. The Fair Board would like a long term commitment.
After our second year working with AVTT, we have been asked for a long term commitment. The Commander of the Klamath Falls VFW is on our Rally committee. He planned all issues related to AVTT?s escort, display & Independence Day weekend ceremonies.
The riding and destinations that appeal to motorcyclists are everywhere in this region ? Lava Beds Nat?l Monument, Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, Medicine Lake, Crater Lake & Mt. Shasta. Roads & highways to get to these destinations have spectacular scenery, are uncrowded & well maintained.
Klamath Falls is a city with all the goods & services to support a major Rally including a commercial airport 30 minutes from the venue.
The venue is 4 hours from Reno & Redding, 8 hours from Sacramento & the Bay Area, 6 hours from Portland, 1 ∏ hrs from Medford (Harley Dealer & motorcycle rentals), 6 hours from Boise, ID, etc.
–Jeff Kraus – EZJ
Shasta Salutes America Rally
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY VOCABULARY LESSON– The butcher backed into the meat grinder and got a little
behind in his work.
No matter how much you push the envelope,
it’ll still bestationery.
A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for
littering.
–from Bernard the Great
BIKERNET STAFFER MAKES CONFESSION–My brother’s predisposition to be a chronic pack rat has finally paid off. He just sent me this picture. This is me when I was about 25, right after I got out of the navy, and was running with a rough crowd out of Milwaukee. Note the can of beer. After a few million of those beverages, the ol’ Hiwayman is packin’ a little more uhhhhhh…..luggage….
–Hiway
D&D DEALER DIRECT PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EXPAND–I’m sorry I sent the last email to you it was suppose to be for Jeff Nagars. Anyways I’m running a little behind on getting you the new dealers because Brittney has been out. Here are the new dealers from two weeks ago and I’ll send you an email with last weeks dealers:
Libby’s Moto World 60 Printers Ln New Haven, CT 06519 203-772-1112
Indy Southside 4930 Southport Crossing Pl Indianapolis, IN 46237 317-885-5180
Motorcycle Riders Depot 639 Grand Ave Schofield, WI 54476 715-359-0989
Cycle Image & Acc 10263 Beach Blvd Jax, FL 32246 904-641-2379
RNR Custom Cycle LTD 108 Beaumont Cresent Guelph, Ontario, CA N1E6B2 519-821-8666
DC Cycle LTD 1933 W Kearney St Springfield, MO 65803 417-869-2289
DP Motorsports 713 W Bethany Home Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013 602-246-0492
NE Performance Cycle 36 Converse St Palmer, MA 01069 413-732-6263
Precision Metal Fab Racing 589 Citation Dr Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-0053
Full Throttle Powersports 9143 Mission Gorge Rd Santee, CA 92071 619-258-0400
Joe Carson Motor Sales 2930 Helena Dr Carroll, OH 43112 740-756-1900
Conley’s Classic Cycles 56 Main St Dresden, NY 14441 315-536-4151
Anderson Bros Yamaha 1233 US 17 S Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-338-2211
Outlaw Motorsports 741 E Thompson Blvd Ventura, CA 93001 805-607-2866
Scooter Bums 1357 Butternut ST Abilene, TX 79602 325-672-4446
Central Texas H-D/Buell 804 E Braker Ln Austin, tX 78753 512-973-8521
–Jennifer Millican
D & D Performance Ent
BIKERNET STAFF MEMBER WINS!–A husband says to his wife, “what would you do if I won Lotto?”
She says, “I’d take half then leave you.”
“Excellent,” he replies, “I won 12 bucks, here’s $6 now F** off!”
–Keith S.
VMAX Returns for 2010–Cypress, California, August 4, 2009?.Star Motorcycles is pleased to announce that the 2010 VMAX will go on sale at Yamaha dealerships beginning today via an exclusive priority delivery customer order program and continue through November 30.
Making its triumphant return to the Star line last season, the all new VMAX has been a hit with the enthusiast motorcycle press and with owners alike. The 2010 Star VMAX features a striking, new Candy Red paint scheme.
The bold, next-generation interpretation of motorcycling?s iconic muscle bike, the reinvented VMAX has at its heart an all-new 1679cc four-valve, DOHC liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine that uses YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle and YCC-I variable intake length technologies, a five-speed transmission with slipper-type clutch, shaft drive and 200/50 R18 rear tire.
Just as innovative, the chassis of the VMAX is an all-new design with a lightweight aluminum frame and swing arm, fully adjustable forks and single rear shock, Brembo-designed brake master cylinders, wave-type brake rotors, and ABS.
Visually powerful, the engine?s iconic VMAX aluminum intake covers are hand buffed by craftsmen for superb quality and individuality, testament to this bike?s unique stature.
The 2010 VMAX production is limited and deliveries are scheduled to begin in November. Each owner who purchases through the priority delivery program will receive a two-year warranty.
The 2010 Star VMAX will have a suggested retail price of $19,500.
Star is also pleased to announce special retail financing available for the 2010VMAX, with rates as low as 5.99% APR for 72 months for qualified customers who place their order and deposit during the priority delivery period.
Please visit www.starmotorcycles.com for complete information.
COOLBETH SECOND AS RAIN SHORTENS HAGERSTOWN HALF-MILE–Defending Champion Moves Up to Second in AMA Grand National Season Points.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (July 25, 2009) ? Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kenny Coolbeth raced a Harley-Davidson XR-750 to second place in the AMA Grand National Twins main on the Hagerstown Speedway half-mile. The race, which was stopped after 18 laps because of rain and an oiled track, was won by Jake Johnson, also riding a Harley-Davidson XR-750.
Blue Springs Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Jared Mees led the opening lap of the Grand National Twins main, but was overtaken on lap two by Johnson and Halbert Family/King Kustoms rider Sammy Halbert, who was the fast-qualifier for the event. Halbert took the lead and pulled Johnson with him as the pair opened a gap on Coolbeth, Mees, Chris Carr Racing/Lancaster Harley-Davidson rider Chris Carr, and the Matt?s Racing Harley-Davidson of Matt Weidman.
Johnson passed Halbert to take the lead on lap 11 and quickly opened a gap of almost two seconds. Coolbeth broke away from Mees and Weidman, reeled in the faltering Halbert, and made a pass for second place just as the sprinkles that had been falling since the race started turned into a light rain, and oil was left on the track by the failed engine of Brandon Robinson?s motorcycle. AMA officials ended the race, scheduled for 25 laps, on lap 18 and per the rules backed the scoring up to lap 17.
Johnson was the race winner, Coolbeth was scored second, followed by Halbert, Mees and Weidman. Moroney?s Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Bryan Smith finished eighth, while the fourth member of the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew, Latus Harley-Davidson/Screamin? Eagle rider Joe Kopp, finished 11th.
Johnson also won the four-lap Dash for Cash bonus sprint, finishing 1.9 seconds ahead of Coolbeth. Mees was third in the Dash.
?It was good to get back on the pace here tonight,? said Coolbeth, who bounced back after placing 15th at the previous race in Lima, Ohio. ?We had a good set up and a strong Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We got podium points and second in the Dash, so not a bad night.?
After four of nine 2009 AMA Grand National Twins Championship events, Mees holds the lead in series points lead with 77. Coolbeth moves past Halbert and Carr into second with 70 points. Halbert is third with 66 points, and Carr is fourth with 65 points. Johnson and Weidman are tied with 56 points, followed by Smith in seventh place with 51. Kopp is ninth with 38 points.
The 2009 AMA Grand National Twins Championship will next race tomorrow, August 4 on the Black Hills Speedway half-mile in Rapid City, S.D.
The Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.
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Florida’s Best Kept Secret:
By Paul Garson | | General Posts
Okay, I know I shouldn’t be blowing the lid off this too-good-to-be-true deal, but since I might get back there before you pack your bike and bags and head to the Sunshine State, I’ll take a chance. This is a story about bikes and Florida. No, not Daytona Bike Week or Octoberfest. First off, it’s not in Daytona, not in Miami, notin Disney World Orlando, nor in poshy Palm Beach…but you’re getting warm. The location is Lake Worth which is adjacent to Palm Beach but with a different zip code and a more laid back, bike friendly attitude…and prices.
I had escaped the frenzy of L.A. to visit my brother, my twin brother that is, to celebrate our mutual birthdays. It was getting up there, number wise, and since time and gravity was catching up, I felt it was time to spend time with relativesand to get some much needed R&R in SoFL away from SoCAL. I had grown up in the area before migrating to L.A. to become rich and famous, a plan that still needssome work. In any case I found myself in Lake Worth where my brother lives. Heand his wife ride all over the country and head up a local bike chapter.
So one night I ended up in Lake Worth, population 36,000, which I had remembered as a sleepy little town with not much happening except a fishing pier that had been splintered by a hurricane a while back. Well, the pier had been rebuilt this time out of wave resistant concrete, the public pool and 1920s Casino was being restored, great restaurants had sprung up, and motorcycles had multiplied like rabbits.
I was truly amazed. There were bikes, bikes, bikes, every day of the week and not just on Sundays like you’ll see in wannabee L.A. Also Florida has no helmet law if you're 18 or older. There are no smog checks either, so you can drive that blown big block Chevy hotrod. I think you can also own machine guns. I think George W.’s brother Jeb Bush helped those freedoms along while governator of the state.
Okay, so I head down to Lake Ave., the main drag in Lake Worth and meet up with a Harley rider named Adam who’s also a local Century 21 real estate agent. In December ’08 he got the weekly Lake Worth Bike Night shindig going, with the blessings of local businesses and police as well. It was an instant success, each Thursday night drawing from 500-1200 bikes of all makes, models, years anddispositions from customs, to touring bikes, to sport bikes, to bizarre bikes, all were welcome. Live music, restaurant discounts, cheap brew, and lots of bike ogling.
About three minutes away, after crossing a bridge, you find yourself at a beautiful beach and the Lake Worth pier. The water is very warm since the Gulf Stream comes closest to the U.S. at this point. It's great for swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, para-gliding, and of course riding… you name it.
Now the kicker is that with the recent dip in the economy, house prices are at a lower ebb than the tide at the Lake Worth Lagoon. If you live in SoCal you know that even with the current dilemma, buying a house is not within the grasp of most of us. So when I saw what about 10% of what a house would cost in L.A. could get you in Lake Worth, and we’re talking walking distance to Bike Night and a two minute putt to the beach, I thought why am I not here? If I sold …even just rented…one kidney on eBay, I could own a great little Key West style bungalow…with a/c of course because it does get toasty during the smoldering FL summer.
Talking with the people rolling up for Lake Worth Bike Night only confirmed my first impression… It was paradise at a bargain price. Around 6:00 the bikes start congregating, filling up both sides of the palm tree lined Lake Ave. andspilling over onto adjacent side streets. The arrival of one bike literally stopped traffic, the long bike seen in my pix. Measuring 13 ft. 5 inches, it was piloted by its builder/owner Steve Martino, originally from New York.
Says Steve, “It started out as dream. I guess I was really thinking big. I hand-fabricated it at home in 2004, starting with a custom frame from Killer Choppers in New Hampshire.” Steve stuffed a100 inch RevTech in the frame, stretched the Fatbob tanks to seven gallons and added two shifters and two clutch controls, one up on the custom made bars, the other attached to a suicide shifter on the left side. And yes, the seat and mile high sissy bar can haul three people, although the police tend to frown on it, butcan’t seem to find a law against it.
Another guy that got the local constables’ attention was a rider wearing a t-shirt that said “Demented.” His name was Craig, originally from CT and now a resident of Lake Worth, his bike a root beer colored ’95 Softail with a special accessory not found in the Custom Chrome or Drag catalogs. Strapped to the frontend of his bike was a machete, which he says he plans to turn into a front fender.
“I travel a lot and brought the machete and leather sheath back from Columbia,” Craig said. When he unsheathed the blade, one of the Sheriff’s on duty, apparently there to enforce the $135 fine for walking around with a beer, got on his case, even though Craig assured the officer, who for some reason was wearing a full flak vest, that the blade was dull and simply a gardening implement. That logic fell on deaf ears so the machine went back into the sheath. But I did notice people walking around withdrinks in their hands, if not beer cans, and the police weren’t bugging them. In any case, everyone got along fine.
In a slight case of bi-polar biking, we met up with a guy named Rick who was wearing a Ducati t-shirt but riding a Buell, a pristine one at that. Turns out Rick who’s an IT guy has a passel of bikes of various makes including several Ducatis.
We did find a Florida Cowboy in the form of mustachioed Bob Milleege (originally from Washington state) who told me about a house for sale just across the street from his home and only two blocks away from Bike Night. Just renovated as new. The price…I won’t repeat. As the sun was making a beautiful Florida sunset, I rode over and checked it out. It even had a garage.
Let’s just say the whole house, and a nifty one at that, cost less than a small garage in L.A. That’s the report for now. I gotta call the FHA in Florida and see if they’ll lend me any money.
2009 Lone Star Rally Report
By Bandit | | General Posts
I finally snagged the opportunity to attend the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas once more. Being semi-retired from the strip club business does have one advantage. It gave me the opportunity to hit more events. On the downside – No Daily Strippers and no paycheck, both serious issues, which at some point I need to think about just in case I don’t win the lotto.
The LSR continues to grow each year in spite of Mother Nature. In 2004, we were hit with the outer bands from one of the largest, most devastating hurricanes in history, which made a mess of Galveston, not enough to stop LSR though. Then last year’s event was postponed due to Hurricane Ike, which flattened Galveston and a big portion of the Texas coast.
While not able to attend the 2008 event, I remember I was shooting a bike for Southern Metal Choppers as they made their way down from Austin, through Houston heading towards the rally. As they pulled up to the shop it was snowing! The 2009 weather seemed improved with Thursday & Friday starting off cool and rainy, but by Saturday the weather was dead on Sunny and in the 70s. Folks were out in droves!
The Lone Star Rally is a free event, and while the official attendance figures are still not in, one of the fine folks at the rally office reported in. “We were estimating 250,000 plus, in attendance this year,” she said, “giving a much-needed economic shot in the arm to the island.”
Businesses are still recovering after Ike’s wrath last year. Our favorite terrific Mexican food place, discovered in 2004, wasn't open. I'm not sure of its fate, as this entire end of Galveston was underwater.
The historic Strand was the favorite people watching area. It's the main drag in this historic part of the island, with vendors set up on side streets. Then the remaining event venues were separated by the 4-lanes of Harborside Drive, where you cross over to the harbor side of Galveston Bay. This is where the main stage was positioned, along with the rally vendors and participants requiring a little more space, like Rhett Rotten and the Wall of Death.
Harbor housed several excellent restaurants and cool touristy shops, plus the magnificent Elissa, known as The Tall Ship of Texas. The Elissa is a 132-year old, 205-foot, 3-masted square-rigged sailing vessel rescued from being destroyed in 1979 and then restored back to sailing condition over the next 3 years. Folks can take tours of the Ocean Star Museum, an off-shore drilling platform, retired from fighting off hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico to fight hurricanes in the harbor.
As I made my way through the crowd one of the more interesting vendors I happened upon was the bright yellow 18-wheeler of TRC Rocks – The Rock Place out of Ogden, Utah these folks have some very cool rock sculptures! While I cannot find a website for them, the phone number: 801-476-3332 and Ed Mueller is the man to talk too if you are looking something unique to add to your yard!
I then came across the Allstate Insurance display, where 2 young ladies were registering folks for a chance to win a custom bike built by Dave Perewitz, that pesky photographer from Easyriders magazine kept getting in my shots though. Mike, a young lady named Sonya (Billy’s goddaughter, I think?) told me if I saw you again to tell you to come find her working over at 20th & the Strand. I know it is a little after the fact, but I did pass along the message to Rick & Joe-T over at Strokers just in case. When it comes to soft messages from young hotties, I honor my word.
While there were plenty of hot bands playing at the harbor stage, this year’s main musical guests included Pat Green scheduled for Friday night, with Leon Russel, Edgar Winter and Lynyrd Skynyrd scheduled to play on Halloween night. Both concerts were held at Moody Gardens with ticket prices ranging from $20-$95 dollars, depending on how close you wanted to be. Since the concerts were held a few miles away from the main event, there was a free shuttle service from the Strand to the music action each night.
There were noticeably more RV’s, travel trailers and tents filling up the now vacant lots along the seawall and throughout the city, in part due to the continued growth of the rally, coupled with the loss of three or four hotels due to the hurricane. One of those lost being the Flagship Hotel, built in 1965; she stretched out 1000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico and was/is one of a few hotels in the U.S. built entirely over the water. It was sort of eerie as I drove past the intersection in search of Denny’s at 5:00 in the morning. I could see nothing more than faint shadow of the building in the darkness.
The storm totally destroyed many buildings that called the beach home. The Balinese Room, another famous landmark washed away, which ZZ Top paid tribute to on their 1975 Fandango album. Although originally built in 1923, it began life as the Balinese Room in 1942, featuring headliners such as Frank Sinatra, Burns and Allen, Bob Hope, and Jack Benny. I am fortunate to have attended a concert or two in this historical place.
While I did not get to participate, there was a hunt for Jean Lafitte’s hidden treasure; Lafitte was a 19th century pirate who roamed the Gulf of Mexico. Rachael Beaman was able to locate all the clues left at various establishments throughout the island and win the treasure along with a custom built motorcycle! Not a bad haul for a day of treasure hunting.
Unfortunately, I was not able to stay for Saturday night’s Halloween festivities; there is no debauchery on the Strand as this is a family orientated event. However, that does not stop the fun, so come on down next year, and check out the Lone Star Rally!
One helpful tip OBEY the speed limits as you head south out of Houston down I-45. There are several small towns along the way. They love to generate additional revenue on the rally weekend.Hopefully by next year’s rally I will be back to having two semi-descent working knees and be able to cover more ground. Like I told the boss man, I may have some parts failing and be slowing some, but I will take old and worn out parts over the alternative any day. And I still ride a rigid frame! Now down to the garage to finish fixing my dad’s FLH, need to put on those new shocks…
Till next time,
–RFR
July 30, 2009 Part 4
By Bandit | | General Posts
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FAMED CUSTOM PAINTER CHARLEY HUTTONTO APPEAR WITH PPG AT NSRA NATIONALS–STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ? July 29, 2009 ? Charley Hutton, one of the most popular street rod painters in America, will be signing autographs at the PPG Vibrance Collection? Show Truck display during the 40th annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals August 6 ? 9, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY.
Hutton is well-known in the custom car world and has captured a number of prestigious honors for his work on high-end street rods. His trophy case includes two Ridler Awards, several Street Rod of the Year and Custom Rod of the Year awards along with an America?s Most Beautiful Roadster award. He has also attained television fame through the Discovery Channel?s American Hot Rod show working with legendary custom car builder, the late Boyd Coddington, on Hot Rod TV and The Learning Channel?s Overhaulin?. Hutton began painting cars at 13, completed his first custom car at 15 and by age 20 had opened his own business. He recently opened a new shop, Charley Hutton?s Color Studio in Nampa, Idaho, where he uses PPG Automotive Refinish products exclusively.
Hutton will appear at the PPG Vibrance Collection Show Truck exhibit and sign autographs on:
?Thursday, August 6, 10:00?11:00 am, 2:00?3:00 pm
?Friday, August 7, 10:00?11:00 am, 2:00?3:00 pm
?Saturday, August 8, 9:00?10:00 am, 1:00?2:00 pm, 5:00?6:00 pm
?Sunday, August 9, 11:00 am?12:00 pm
The Street Rod Nationals, produced by the NSRA (National Street Road Association?)), is one of the largest exhibitions of its kind in the world. PPG is the organization?s official paint product sponsor.
For more information about PPG Automotive Refinish, call 800/647-6050 or visit www.ppgrefinish.com. For more information about NSRA, visit www.nsra-usa.com.
BIKERNET REPORTERS SNEAKS INTO H-D NEW MODEL LAUNCH– Thought I’d drop you a line from Harley’s new model launch in Denver. Just came back from our first day of riding the Rocky Mountain roads, and man it was a blast. Harley has some cool new stuff for the 2010 line up and two of the models are pretty tough. On the tech end of things the big change was that they got rid of the spur gear that was causing all the fifth gear whine and have now replaced it with a helical cut design.
THE FAT BOY LOW
Imagine if you took a Fat Boy and crossed it with the Streetbob, that’s what you have here. A combination of flat black, gloss black and brushed chrome finishes give this bike a tougher look than it’s had since Arnold rode it. The low comes from the 24 and 1/4 inch seat height. This is the lowest bike in the Harley-Davidson line and with a redesigned seat, more narrow in the leg area, it should fit anyone pretty easily.
THE DYNA WIDE GLIDE
Again, borrowing style elements from the bobber influence they took the Wide Glide and made it cooler. A bobbed rear fender with now big taillight for starters. They dropped the big rear lens in favor for Stop, Turn, Tails off to each side. The seat height is lower and the tanks are lifted in the front giving it a look of a chop, and let’s not forget the hot rod flame job.
THE HOT ROD BAGGER – ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM
This bike was a blast to ride! Basically what they did was take the success they had with the Street Glide and move that design principal over to the Road Glide. Slammed an inch lower in the rear suspension, stripped of all the extras, small windscreen and an 18 inch front wheel give this bike a killer profile. The 18″ wheel will also be available on the Street Glides this year.
THE ULTRA LIMITED
For the cat who wants more than just the top of the food chain in the touring family, Harley has taken care of most of the add ons you might want after the sale. Heated grips, Anti-Lock breaks, 103″ Engine with oil cooler, Luggage Rack, Premium Tour Pack and Luggage rack liners. Titanium Tone instrument faces and five distinct Ultra Limited badges.
STREET GLIDE TRIKE
In keeping with the less is more trend that has done them so well with other models Harely stripped down the Trike they released last year, giving it a lighter, more sporty look. I didn’t have the chance to ride this yet but the previous year model was a big hit and this will surely find it’s place as well.
So that’s about it for the main line, the other new models were CVO bikes and I didn’t get to ride those so for now, your roving reporter, out!
–Chris Callen
BACK IN THE BIKERNET HISTORY CLASS– They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot & then once a day it was taken & sold to the tannery…….if you had to do this to survive you were “Piss Poor”
But worse than that were the really poor folk who couldn’t even afford to buy a pot……they “didn’t have a pot to piss in” & were the lowest of the low
The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn’t just how you like it, think about how things used to be.
Here are some facts about the 1500s:
Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June.. However, since they were starting to smell. .. . Brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the Babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, “Don’t throw the baby out with the Bath water!”
Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying “It’s raining cats and dogs.”
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That’s how canopy beds came into existence.
The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, “Dirt poor.” The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence: a thresh hold.
(Getting quite an education, aren’t you?)
In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire.. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme: Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old.
Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, “bring home the bacon.” They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and chew the fat.
Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper crust.
Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a wake.
England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift.) to listen for the bell; thus,someone could be, saved by the bell or was considered a dead ringer…
And that’s the truth…Now, whoever said History was boring ! ! !
–Bogart
BIKERNET THURSDAY ART EXHIBIT OPEN–“FOCUS” is the latest in a series of prints and Originals from Stefanie Aziere-Sattler dedicated to Land Speed Racing. Stefanie was recently featured as the official artist for the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration, where she was intrigued by the allure of the salt.
Ask a 14 year old to focus, and they may look at you like you have 3 eyes. Put a 14 year old on a motorcycle and tell her to go as fast as she can, and you will see focus happen naturally, without any instruction. Karlee Cobb (now 15 years old, Mitchell, South Dakota) became the youngest to ever set a record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2008, setting 2 land speed records on her Buell Blast, at the age of 14. This painting shows her FOCUS and fierce determination as she heads out to make a pass. Karlee, her sister Erika, and mom Laura Klock are the first mother, daughter, daughter trio in the history of Land Speed Racing to hold records at the same time. If this girl stays focused, who knows what we will see her do next!
The Original is in Oil. Giclee Prints are available in a Limited Edition run of 50 pieces. All numbered and signed by the artist. Two sizes are available: 20×30 for $250.00, and 15×25 for $150.00 both sizes are available on canvas or art paper.
See more of Stefanie’s talents, contact her for private commissions, or shop existing editions available for sale at:
http://www.chromedimpressions.com/
http://www.stefanieaziere-sattler.com/
–Aziere Art
NEW PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION KIT FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200–Lightweight, High-Performance Showa Forks and Shocks are Fully Adjustable
MILWAUKEE (July 26, 2009) ? Optimize the handling performance of the Harley-Davidson XR1200 with the new XR1200 Performance Suspension Kit (P/N 54530-10, $1,499.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. The kit includes a set of adjustable Showa Big Piston Front (BPF) forks that enhance feedback and deliver smooth action. The BPF design eliminates many of the internal components of a standard cartridge-type fork and results in a lighter-weight front suspension. The new forks offer convenient rebound and compression damping and spring pre-load adjustment to fine-tune the suspension to rider preference.
The kit also includes upgraded Showa rear shock absorbers with 36mm pistons and piggy-back, nitrogen-charged reservoirs. Compression is adjusted with a knob on the reservoir, while rebound damping is adjusted with a thumb wheel on the lower clevis. Spring pre-load can be adjusted to achieve optimal sag. The entire kit includes one set of Big Piston Front forks and one set of rear shocks, and fits 2008-later XR1200 models.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
HANG IT UP!– No matter if you?re looking for a really cool gift or need a place to hang your jacket, work shirts, keys, etc., these new bike deco hangers are just the ticket. As functional as they are eye catching each COAT RACK is laser cut from 10 gauge cold rolled steel while KEY RACKS are cut from 16 gauge. Available powder coated in your choice of black or silver; SoftBrake key and coat hangers are pre-drilled for easy mounting.
Available exclusively through North County Customs, KEY RACKS retail for $35.00 each and the COAT RACK go for $45.00. Better yet, you can get a matching pair for just $75.00.
For complete details and ordering call 714-680-0911, email to info@northcountycustoms.com or check the Web at www.softbrake.com
COCO AND ICE TEA Special Appearance in the works for Sturgis……..We’re still awaiting the final confirmation with scheduling information but as of today all is looking good for a surprise Sturgis Appearance by CoCo and husband Ice-T at the Bikernet Booth in Sturgis on Saturday, August 8th. The exact times are not yet known but those reading this and in Sturgis can stop by the booth early next week to get more info. The booth is located on the Sturgis Expo Lot at the corners of 4th and Lazalle St.
While in Sturgis CoCo will be releasing her brand new 2010 Motorcycle Calendar. Only 200 calendars will be available there at the booth and CoCo will be signing them as time permits. I’ve included two pages of the calendar in this post to give a sneak peak at how the calendar is looking…
5 Ball Priority Mail Package recieved……..Trista took delivery today of the package from Bikernet Headquarters and we now have Bikernet Stickers, Orwell Books and How to build a Salt Flats Racer Books available for purchase in the Bikernet Booth at 4th and Lazalle St. starting TOMORROW! We’ve got lots of Stickers but only a few books so stop by early if you want to pick one up.
Did we mentioned each book is autographed by the Bikernet Chic Magnet Keith Ball? They won’t last long though because rumor has it the Girls of Bikernet have figured out some secret way to make these books sell faster than you can read this post!
Girls of Bikernet looking for a few good men!–Trista, Jessie, and Donna will be at 4th and Lazalle St. through out the Sturgis Rally selling the new 2010 Girls of Bikernet Calendar. They want you to stop by between the hours of 9am and 6pm to take photos and pick up a calendar. That old one on your wall at home is about to run out and The Girls of Bikernet Calendar starts with September 2009. The Bikernet booth has the hottest girls on Lazalle St. posing for photos everyday.
2Wheelers is the place to be in the evenings!!!–At the 67th Sturgis Rally in 2007, Livia Crisan stopped in to see Arlin and the boys at 2Wheelers and did a surprise photoshoot right on Main Street in front of 2Wheelers wearing her black chaps and thong bikini. Keep an eye on Arlin and the 2Wheelers location this coming week…
Trista, Jesse, and other models are going to be making some surprise visits to get some photos on Main Street. All I can say for sure is it will be after 7pm and before midnight. Check out the Sunday post for photos from 2Wheelers!
RALLY WEEK WELCOME–Have a blast and be careful. I received a report that we lost a Hamster, Bruce Rossmeyer in Colorado. If you’re headed to the Badlands with your I-phone or blackberry and stay on top of Bikernet, we will be featured with our Trophy at the Broken Spoke on Wednesday. Our Banner will fly daily at 2-Wheelers downtown. The Girls of Bikernet are setting up at 4th and Lazelle and we are featured in the Buffalo Chip Gazette.
If you can’t make it to the Rally, stick with Bikernet. We’ll bring you Sam Dixon photography of the hottest girls in the Badlands, and Donna shots with our Bikernet Banner from downtown. We’ll deliver reports and action all week long.
Then, I’m sure we will publish a ride report documenting the road to Sturgis and home. Plus, we’ll continue our 5-Ball Factory Racer techs and deliver features, fiction and content that will rock your world. Never a dull moment here or on the road.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
July 30, 2009 Part 3
By Bandit | | General Posts
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Lehman Unveils CrossBow at Victory Dealer Meeting–Lehman Trikes on July 23 unveiled its newest three-wheeler, the “CrossBow,” during the Polaris/Victory dealer meeting in Minnesota.
Factory-assembled in Spearfish, S.D., the CrossBow was designed by Lehman Trikes with engineering participation from Victory Motorcycles.
Powered by the Victory Vision 106 cu. in. Freedom V-twin engine and featuring the Lehman “No Lean” suspension, the CrossBow marks the second collaboration between the two companies since the first Victory-based concept trikes were shown at the Polaris 50th Anniversary celebration in 2004.
The 2010 CrossBow (MSRP: $33,995) will arrive at selected Lehman dealerships in fall 2009. The bike features a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty on Lehman Trikes components and assembly, and the standard Victory one-year, unlimited mileage warranty covering the Victory Vision motorcycle.
Lehman’s process in designing and engineering a trike out of a particular make and model of motorcycle from initial research through design, engineering, prototype and testing generally takes nine to 18 months to complete.
Lehman Trikes assembles and sells two main product lines: motorcycle conversion kits and complete trikes. The company offers conversion kits for the Honda GL1800 motorcycle and most current models of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The company also utilizes these kits, along with ones designed for the Suzuki C50, C90 and the Victory Kingpin and Vision, for trikes converted at its assembly plant. The completed trikes are assembled using the conversion kits and motorcycles purchased by the company, as well as made for Harley-Davidson under a supplier agreement announced in 2006.
While Lehman Trikes’ revenue in the first quarter, ended Feb. 28, was $6.38 million, up 40 percent compared to the $4.54 million in revenue attained during the first quarter of 2008, the company posted a net loss of $128,629 compared to a profit of $65,480 in the prior year quarter.
Lehman leadership says the gain in revenue came from its supply agreement with Harley-Davidson. Although company sales are affected by a tightening of consumer credit, management says the credit situation has had more of an effect on the company’s lower-priced offerings.
Lehman says it believes that in this environment, the dealer network will reduce inventory but continue to purchase based on anticipated sales. Meanwhile, the company will continue efforts to right size the organization to match sales forecasts.
John Lehman started his company as a backyard business in 1984 when he mated a 1981 Honda CB900 to a 7.5-inch Chevrolet Vega differential and a metal fabricated body.
Now, there are nearly 100 employees working for the publicly traded company in two factory locations. The home factory continues to remain in Westlock, Alberta, Canada. The second plant was opened early in 2004 in Spearfish, S.D. Sales, marketing, customer service, R&D, engineering, production, logistics, finance and administration work cooperatively between the two locations.
John Lehman will be inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame at the annual induction breakfast ceremony during the Sturgis Rally on Aug. 5.?Submitted by Guido Ebert
–DealerNews
NEW Overmile by Krugger SOON TO BE FEATURED ON BIKERNET–Here’s the latest for Fred Krugger in Europe. Another amazing creation.
-S&S 103 ci engine-102.3 hp/107.6 fp-
-Baker 6 speed powerbox overdrive-
-Beringer “in board” braking-
-Fournales PanCruise with on board compressor-
-2.5 gallons of gasoline on the back fairing-
-0.8 gallon of oil-
-Wildhog seat-
-HD wheels Apollo 60 spokes-
-Avon tire 21 x 120 and 220 x 20-
-Renthal grips-
-25 amp?res Varley Top dry battery-
– double Dyna miniatures series singlefire coil –
– Ceramic stainless steel exhaust -…
This bike is built to RIDE…
Take a look on www.krugger.net
THE DEVIL INTRODUCES BIKERNET TO A TEXAS CRAFTSMAN–I need to introduce myself, I was lead to your site by the folks at Lucky DevilMy Name is Jeremiah Watt, I am a cowboy, saddlemaker, silversmith etc. My web site is www.ranch2arena.com My site is a little different, just click on the “select item” button top rt-hand cornerThis takes you to everything that we do, several galleries etc. I think you will see that we do our best to infuse art into the required function of a product design.Anyways, I build a lot of very nicely made saddlery hardware, and am thinking of starting a line of hardware aimed at the biker crowd.My thoughts are buckles for bags and tool rolls, conchos, snap caps, belt buckles etc No doubt I will start small and grow according to what I learn as I go with it all. — Jeremiah Watt
CLASSIC INDIAN CHIEF FOR SALE– I have a friend who is selling his beautiful 46 Indian Chief. It has 37791 original miles. All original bits no after market parts.
Only the front tire is a new radial to make the freeway riding safer. He has all the info on it’s bits and history. he has had it about 5 years now. He asking $43,000 .
Oh, it is a California bike with a ’46 yellow plate on it too. Numbers all match.
–joe
happyjoe@earthlink.net
PROCHARGER HEADED TO THE BADLANDS–Once again, the ProCharger V-Twin team loads up the 53-ft Big Rig and heads to Sturgis, SD for arguably one of the greatest motorcycle events in the world: the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
For the second year in a row, the ProCharger V-Twin display will be located in Champions Park, between 2nd and 3rd Streets on the north side of Lazelle Street. ProCharger will be just around the corner from the Ace Cafe and one of the first displays inside Champions Park.
Black Sunshine Customs Narrow Springer Front End–This is a Super Narrow Springer Front End. It measures 3.5” in between the down legs and 6” to the outside. It?s made from 1 1/4” MADE IN THE USA Chromoly tubing on the down legs. It has pressed in oil-impregnated bushings in the rockers. All bushings are greaseable.
You will have to run a spool front wheel on this springer. I also make a 5.5” Id 8” Od that will accept a front brake. They come in sizes from 2” under stock to 16” over stock in one-inch increments. Comes Raw and cost $995.00. Powder Coating and Chroming are also available.
You can see all of BSC parts created by Brian Elliott at www.blacksunshinecustom.com, call 217-433-8745 or email blacksunshinecustoms@hotmail.com.
Citizen Motorcyclists ROAR TheirDisapproval of Boston?s EPA Stamp Tax– (Boston, MA— July 28, 2009) Area motorcyclists gathered last night at Boston?s Hard Rock Caf? to “Make some meaningful NOISE” by “ROARING” with phone calls over the next two weeks to City Officials and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
The message of last night?s second Citizen-Biker Rally at the Hard Rock Caf? was co-hosted by the Justice Riders who are Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the City of Boston.
The lawsuit would revoke the repugnant ordinance passed June 9, 2009 calling for a $300 fine on any motorcycle if the self-expiring Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stamp on their exhaust system is not “readily visible” to Boston?s Law Enforcement officers.
The EPA Exhaust System Stamp is meant to be a consumer protection and intended to be self- expiring and okay to tamper with once purchased by the consumer. Individuals wanting to modify their exhaust system can easily misuse the EPA Stamp without legal consequences under the city?s new ordinance.
No citations were issued last night. A Boston Police detail officer advised the motorcyclists that he had not yet been made aware of the repugnant ordinance.
“All riders repulsed by this unfair act enacted by Boston?s Municipal Officials, in conflict with State Statues and Regulations, can ?EPA? meaning ?Either Pay or Act? to help revoke this ordinance, “said Paul W. Cote` of Amesbury, a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit.
“Two phone calls, for three days, beginning now and throughout the next two weeks will make Boston?s City Councilors aware of our indignation,” Cote` continued. “At first it might seem awkward, but you’ll get the hang of it and may enjoy the next 3 and 6 calls you make because you will be making a difference!”
Flyers were passed out to Rally attendees geared towards both Citizen of Boston and non-Citizen motorcyclists, which included contact information for City Officials and step-by-step directions for methodical phone calls including a sample call script. (attached herein)
Cote` continues, “This is how riders roared to get six bills passed at the State House benefiting motorcyclists including enactment for rider safety and insurance discounts. This is how we’ll get this ordinance repealed. Don’t fax or e-mail, make their phones ring off the hook until they ask us to stop. Make some meaningful noise!”
“If we don’t stop this here and now, this repugnant standard will come to your City or Town,” co-plaintiff Vince Silva said. Silva and co-plaintiff Mike Longtin of Easton sold over 85 “Don’t Tread on Me – I refuse to allow the Boston City Council Run My Life” helmet and bumper stickers at $2 each to help offset expensive legal offense costs.
Similar looking patches will be available at the next Rally scheduled for Monday, August 10th.
Dave Elias, Business Manager of the MMA contributed a $200 donation to the Justice Riders from his Association to add to legal offense funds. The MMA announced earlier it has set up a “defense fund” to aid cited riders.
Betsy Lister of Medford, Insurance Agent and long-time motorcyclists? advocate, was appointed Treasurer for the Justice Riders as an independent source to reconcile funds advanced and raised.
Since the repugnant ordinance was signed by Boston’s Mayor, and the lawsuit was filed on July 3, 2009, there have been no reports of any actual citations issued, only rumors.
Co-Plaintiff Larry Cahill of www.BostonBiker.com told attendees, “We’ve heard rumors that some riders may have been cited. We need them to come forward with their actual citations so we can demonstrate to the Court’s that riders are being harmed.”
Co-Plaintiff and long-time motorcyclists? activist Bill Gannon implored riders, “Take or download these flyers with instructions how to ‘ROAR,’ and do it!” Gannon continued, “Your voice will be heard if you make this meaningful NOISE, and you can make a difference. We’ll never know which call will break the City Councilors ranks. But one will and it could be yours! Make the calls now! EPA; either pay or act now!”
For Boston Officials contact sheet, see and go online and please print out http://www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/pdfs/Electedofficials.pdf.
For past and updated info – see
www.JusticeRider.com
www.BostonBiker.com
Johnny Jump of K&N talks filters and Brass Balls Bobbers Military Bobber Raffle. K&N?s air and oil products reduces wear of engine parts, decreases the carbon footprint due to reusable materials, increases performance and economy through better air intake control.
To support the ?Win the Military Bobber for the Troops Raffle,? K&N will provide a complete set of oil and air filters for an entire family of vehicles that include all two, three and four wheel variety. All the details are available at www.winabobber.com.
Get more biker videos, interviews and updates in Bikernet Studio.
New Accutronix Night Series Controls Available from Custom Chrome–Morgan Hill, CA ?? Accutronix has taken their billet controls and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ?Night Series?.
Night Series Billet Floorboard Controls by Accutronix
Accutronix has taken their billet floorboard controls and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ?Night Series?. These controls are the perfect addition to any ?blacked out? Bagger or FL Softail CNC-Machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. They are available for all Touring and FL Softail models from 1986 to present in Diamond or Slotted styles. Made in the U.S.A. by the crew at Accutronix. Suggested retail price $409.99
Night Series Billet Forward Controls for Touring Models by Accutronix
Accutronix has taken their billet forward controls and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ?Night Series?. These controls are the perfect addition to any ?blacked out? Bagger. CNC-Machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. They are available for all Touring models from 1997 to present. Suggested retail price $894.99
Night Series Billet Footpegs by Accutronix
Accutronix has taken their billet footpegs and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ?Night Series?. These footpegs are the perfect addition to any ?blacked out? bike. CNC-Machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. Suggested retail price $134.99 to $194.99
BIKERNET READER FINDS OUT ABOUT H-D TRIKES– Harley makes a trike now? jesus. Are we all that fucking old? or do they think we are?
two wheels or death.
–T
Brass Balls Bobbers Military Giveaway BikeGuys and Gals, there is still several months to buy tickets (www.winabobber.com
Items include: Saddlemens? saddlebags, T-Shirts from AFT Customs, World?s Fastest Knife Buckle from the Gillespie family and Bucklehead (www.bucklehead.com
Norsemen MC to Hold First Annual Swap Meet/Bike Show Benefiting Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund– Fund to Help Returning Veterans with Brain Trauma and Other Rehabilitation
Norsemen MC, a brotherhood of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts, today announced their first annual swap meet and bike show to raise money and awareness for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund on September 12th, 2009 in Morgan Hill, California. In conjunction with Brass Balls Bobber?s (www.winabober.com About Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Begun in 2000 under the auspices of the Intrepid Museum Foundation, and established as an independent not-for-profit organization in 2003, the Fund has provided more than $65 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans. These efforts are funded entirely with donations from the public, and hundreds of thousands of individuals have contributed to the Fund. 100% of contributions raised by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund go towards these programs; all administrative expenses are underwritten by the Fund?s Trustees. For more information: http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/
BIKERNET VOCABULARY CLASS POP QUIZ– The roundest knight at King Arthur’s Round Table was SirCumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but itturned out to be an optical Aleutian.
She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
A rubber band pistol was confiscated in an algebra class,because it was a weapon of math disruption.
–from Bernard S.
Crime Scene Choppers Bad Attitude Finned Primary Cover–Santa Cruz, CA July 2009 ? Want to adjust your bike?s attitude and add some old school style? Check out Crime Scene?s Bad Attitude? Finned Primary Cover. The open fined styling exposes your primary?s belt and pulleys. The Bad Attitude? cover is offered in two finishes. A satin finish with contrasting, highly polished edges on the fins (as shown) or fully polished to a brilliant finish. Made from high quality cast aluminum, this wicked cover bolts right up to a 2? or 3? open belt drive, stainless steel hardware provided.
Direct bolt on for the original style BDL belt drive, Crime Scene has a mount kit to use with later BDL drives, Ultima, Primo/Rivera and other drive setups. If you?re running a belt drive without the motor plate Crime Scene even has a mount kit for that.
Retail Price $335.00 satin; $450.00 polished. 100% made in the USA. For more information check it out at: www.crimescenechoppers.com or give them a call at 831.406.0126.
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER FINDINGS BY DR. WEIL–As men and women age, they can experience a loss of bone mass as well as normal wear and tear on the joints. Small preventive measures can help to protect joints and keep bones strong – consider the following supplements:
Calcium. People who don’t get enough calcium may lose bone mass faster and fracture bones more easily. Taking half as much magnesium with supplemental calcium will help offset any constipating effects. I recommend women supplement with 500 to 700 mg of calcium citrate in two divided doses taken with meals for a total of 1,000-1,200 mg from all sources (including diet); most men do not need calcium supplements, but should instead get 500-600 mg per day through diet.
Vitamin D. It facilitates the absorption of calcium, helping to support healthy and strong bones. It also promotes bone mineralization. Get regular sun exposure (about 20-30 minutes a day is adequate), and take 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day – look for supplements that provide D3 (cholecalciferol) rather than D2 (ergocalciferol).
Vitamin K. It helps activate certain proteins that are involved in the structuring of bone mass. Low intake of vitamin K has been linked to low bone density. You can get adequate amounts of vitamin K through a diet rich in leafy greens, such as Swiss chard, kale, parsley and spinach, broccoli and cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, liver, soybean oil and wheat bran.
BIKERNET KIWI INDIAN ARTICLE REVIEW– I loved the article about the indian rider until the end when he quoted, “You meet the nicest people on an Indian.”
wrong.
Google that statement and you’ll find, instead, “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda.” It was Honda’s response to the negative reputation motorcyclists were getting in America when the AMA stated that 99% of all bikers were law-abiding nice folks.
Anyway, without getting of on a riff about 1%ers, Honda used that statement as a marketing campaign. Indian did not. Thought you should know.
–T
The Next Generation And BeyondSee Them At The Original Broken Spoke Saloon On Lazelle!–Cycle Source Magazine in conjunction with Coors Light and The Broken Spoke Saloon present “The Next Generation And Beyond” during this year’s Sturgis Rally. So what is it? Well, in order to reach out to the hot young talent who are building some of the most bitchin’ bikes these days, a special stage has been erected inside the spoke that will give credit to three young builders. Brian Elliott of Black Sunshine Customs, Rod Davis of Stripped Down Cycles and Scott Williams of Williams Originals. Each of these builders have been selected for their age, passion for building and accomplishments in their field.
Their bikes will be on display on top of that stage all week long and they will personally be on hand during select times to meet people and talk about their builds.
BIKERNET ITALIAN LANGUAGE LESSON– For several years, a man was having an affair with an Italian woman. One night, she confided in him that she was pregnant.
Not wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, He paid her a large sum of money if she would go to Italy to secretly have the child. If she stayed in Italy to raise the child, he would also provide child support until the child turned 18. She agreed, but asked how he would know when the baby was born.
To keep it discrete, he told her to simply mail him a post card, and write “Spaghetti” on the back. He would then arrange for the child support payments to begin.
One day, about 9 months later, he came home to his confused wife.”Honey,”she said, “you received a very strange post card today.”
“Oh, just give it to me and I’ll explain it later,” he said. The wife obeyed and watched as her husband read the card, turned white, and fainted..
On the card was written: “Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti. Three with meatballs, two without. Send extra sauce.”
–from Ted T.
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July 30, 2009 Part 2
By Bandit | | General Posts
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HELP BIKERNET & BRASS BALLS HELP OUR VETS–Bandit of Bikernet.com and Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls Bobbers? BossMan, has something special for all motorcycle enthusiasts? A chance to win a $30,000 custom Brass Balls Bobbers? sled for just $10. Click here to enter. Proceeds go to the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund. Drawing at Biketoberfest. Need not be present to win.
It is the least expensive way to put a custom motorcycle in your garage.
LETTER TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR REGARDING NEW DWI LAW FOR MOTORCYCLISTS–Dear Governor, A representative from the California DMV, Licensing Policy Section, made mention recently that personnel within the DMV are considering the promotion of a law change regarding the DWI laws and motorcycle riders. He said that if this law were passed, a motorcyclist would be declared drunk if he or she were riding with a .04 Blood Alcohol Count.
This letter is to stress my objection to that discriminatory plan. While the .04 BAC has been in place for a number of years for drivers who are operating commercial vehicles, a drunk behind the wheel of a big rig could certainly kill or injure many people in one incident. Even drunks with a .08 BAC driving a car, small truck, or van are responsible for almost half of the deaths on our highways.
If we are going to Profile and Discriminate?why not against drivers of SUV?s ? or against any driver who has already been convicted of DWI ? Or against anyone who was born in Austria or Tahiti ? Or anyone riding bicycles? Are we trying to promote public safety ??? Or are we just thinking about imposing another ?Nanny-Law? against a group that has the least visible amount of voting power.
As a long-time safety instructor involved with all sizes of vehicles, if someone were to promote a .04 DWI being brought against the drivers of ALL VEHICLES, you would have my support. A law like this would not affect me personally, because I am a non-drinker?. And as a motorcycle rider, I am an advocate of straight and sober vehicle operation?.all vehicles.
As a citizen who is concerned with peoples constitutional rights, however, I strongly feel that profiling and discrimination against any one class of person or the drivers of any one class of vehicle, is wrong.
Thank you for your concern,
–John V. Del Santo
BILLY LANE CROCKER COMPLETED–Finally got my 1932 500cc, 45HP alcohol racer that I got from M.F. Egandone. I am having the correct Crocker triangle tank cast from an original.
The chassis is a Martin Rudge, with Webb racing fork.
–Billy
QUOTE OF THE WEEK–Judge to prostitute – ‘So when did you realize you were raped?’
Prostitute, wiping away tears- ‘When the cheque bounced.’
–from Ray R.
BIKERNET GOES TWITTER–Yep, we decided to catch up with the tech society and join twitter. If you want instant Bikernet updates, click here and sign in. It’s FREE goddamnit.
NAIL PAINTER KILLS MOTORCYCLIST–My name is Greg Zaffke. I am the son of Anita Zaffke. May 2, 2009 my mom was killed by Lora Hunt who was painting her nails while driving. My mom was on her Honda Shadow stopping for a red light when Lora rear-ended her at 55 mph.
We are planning to attend Sturgis to increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. We are looking for any way possible to tell my mother’s tragic story in hopes of saving others from our grief.
If you have any interest or ideas that could help us, please email or call me anytime (847-875-2590).
–GZ
Black Nail Brigade
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HINES BEATS KRAWIEC IN AN ALL-HARLEY NHRA FINAL AT SONOMA– Both Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines Riders Lock Up Countdown Playoff Slots
SONOMA, Calif. (July 26, 2009) – Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines defeated his teammate, Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec, to win the final round of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations at the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Speedway. It was the third consecutive all-Harley V-Rod final round of the 2009 NHRA season, the second win of the season for Hines and the 17th of his career. Krawiec, the defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, made his seventh-consecutive final-round appearance at Sonoma, and now leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle standings by 70 points.
?I think right now Eddie and I are riding the best we ever have in the three years we?ve been together on the Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines team,? said Hines. ?We have both really been working on our reaction times, and we are both hungry when we come to the line. The Harley V-Rod is one bad machine, but we prove our point with our riding.?
Krawiec and Hines are also the first Pro Stock Motorcycle racers to qualify for the five-race 2009 Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship. Krawiec qualified following the Mopar Mile High Nationals on July 12, while Hines qualified during eliminations at Sonoma. Only the top 10 points earners in the class will take part in the Countdown playoffs, which begin at the North Carolina Nationals on Sept. 17-20.
For the first time this season, Krawiec led Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying, posting a 6.915-second run in the final round on Saturday to claim the top spot. Hines qualified third with a 6.931-second ET.
Hines started his march through Sunday eliminations with a hot 6.90-second run to defeat Suzuki rider Katie Sullivan, and put up a 6.93 ET in round two after Hector Arana left the line early. Hines used a 6.929 run beat NitroFish.com Suzuki rider Matt Smith (6.999) to advance to the final round for the third event in row.
Krawiec got a free pass in round one with Stone Mountain/Granite Mountain Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Junior Pippin broke at the starting line. Krawiec made a 6.961 pass in round two to beat Rocklin Motorsports Buell rider Matt Guidera, and won in round three when Doug Horne left the line early on the Horne Racing Buell.
?Consistency and confidence are our big advantage right now,? said Krawiec. ?When I go to the line, I?m not thinking about the rider in the other lane. It?s just me, my Harley V-Rod motorcycle, and my lane. If I do my job, I should get a win. And if I don?t win, it?s good to see Andrew in the other lane.?
The final at Sonoma was the 12th time Hines and Krawiec had faced each other at the starting line, each winning six times. Hines had won twice in three final-round matches between the two riders, and he made it three-and-one with an outstanding 0.007-second reaction time and a 6.972 ET to beat Krawiec (0.034/7.014) going away.
After nine events on the 17-race 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock Motorcycle schedule, Krawiec leads the series with 837 points. Hines is second with 767, followed by Smith with 636, and Horne with 580.
The next event on the 2009 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle schedule is the Lucas Oils NHRA Nationals, Aug. 13-16 at Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minn.
The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team is sponsored by Matco Tools, Dunlop and S100.
BIKERNET METRIC EDITOR CHECKS IN–Don?t Sound the Trumpets, the Nortons are Coming Bikernet Metric gets LOTS of cool metric bikes as features. From Japanese bikes to British, we cover them all. However, this time around we are going to showcase a few Nortons, one of my all time favs. The picture is just one of the bikes that come from a reader. These bikes will all be daily riders from the LA area. Check the Bikernet metric in the next couple day to see these old British hot rods and choppers.
Buffalo Chip Campground invites everyone to experience 9th Annual Motorcycles as Art– The Legendary Buffalo Chip has the pleasure of hosting Michael Lichter?s 9th Annual Motorcycles as Art exhibit for the 2009 rally. The exhibit will be housed in the Lichter Exhibition Hall, a recently completed construction project, at the Buffalo Chip. The exhibit hall is conveniently located near the east gate with a large parking lot with easy access to the Motorcycles as Art Exhibit.
?Rebel Rousers?, the 2009 theme, features the motorcycle icons that inspired the culture and the history of the attitude and camaraderie of motorcyclists. The exhibit puts the spotlight on 15 custom motorcycles, hundreds of other memorabilia, photos and pieces of artwork that have a level of celebrity. Pieces like Captain America, Billy bike, David Mann?s Ghostrider and Wild Child are a part of the presentation. Exhibit doors open at 10am on Saturday August 1 for a Grand Opening Celebration. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The 7,000 square foot exhibit will host another great presentation choreographed by World Renowned Motorcycle Photographer, Michael Lichter. ?Micheal has the ability to tell an extraordinary story through motorcycles, art and memorabilia,? said Rod Woodruff, Buffalo Chip Campground owner. ?This exhibit has become a big part of the Sturgis Rally and we are excited to welcome everyone out to view it.?
The exhibit has easy FREE access from the east gate. Visitors are encouraged to use the east entrance off of Alkali Road into the Buffalo Chip Campground. Free Parking is available and the exhibit is free to the public. Exhibit hours are 10am to 10pm, Friday July 31 through Saturday August 8. The exhibit will be closed to the public from 3:00pm to 8:30pm on Monday August 3rd, Tuesday August 4th and Friday August 7th for private parties. More information about the exhibit and all of the daily events can be found at www.Buffalochip.com.
Backroads With Edith–In this month’s installment of Backroads With Betsy, Betsy chronicles the friendship she shared with the woman who taught her how to ride her first motorcycle, a Honda 400. The wild child, Edith Speed, introduced Betsy to her lifelong passion of riding a motorcycle.
Read this incredible and moving story of a woman who’s life ended too soon.
CHANCE TO WIN $10,000 AND SUPPORT KIDS’ HOMES–Bandit and Bikernet was on the board of directors of these homes for over a decade, so this is square business:
I do not normally send mass e-mails, but I thought that this was important enough to write you all. Both Alan and I have been long time supporters of a very special organization called YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK. Since 1985 YSN has operated residential homes in the San Fernando Valley for abused, neglected, and abandoned boys ages 12-18. These boys deserve more than they have gotten in life and that is why I am asking for your support. Some of you have been kind enough to participate in the past and I hope you will again.
Next month is the Third Annual “Survivors Raffle” fundraiser for YSN. It is called a “Survivors Raffle” because the last ticket wins.. We have a total of 300 tickets at $100.00 each. On September 20, 2009 at our annual BBQ at the home of the President of the Board of Directors located in Studio City, the raffle tickets will be drawn out of a bowl and pinned up on a board with 300 spaces. Every 25th ticket will win a prize equal to or greater than the price of the ticket and the last ticket out of the bowl will win $10,000.00.
THAT’S RIGHT – $10,000.00! And only 300 tickets will be sold. At 300 to 1 odds, that?s much better than the lottery. All donations are fully tax deductible and are going to a really fantastic cause. You and your family are welcome to attend the BBQ, but you do not need to be present at the BBQ to win. The boys, staff and members of the YSN Board will all be there.
To buy a ticket or tickets (the more you buy the better chance you have to win), please send your check payable to YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK to Christine Masters, c/o Youth Services Network, 11336 Camarillo Street, Suite 306, Toluca Lake, California 91602. Make sure you include your return address. We will send you your ticket/s, information on the BBQ, and YSN’s non-profit tax ID number. Please also email me to let me know you will be sending a check.
Thank you very much for helping YSN make a difference in these boys’ lives.
Take good care and all the best,
–Christine Masters
10061 Riverside Drive #1035
Toluca Lake, California 91602
p. 818.955.8518; f. 818.955.8616
www.masters-ribakoff.com
NEW D&D 2:1 CONCENTRIC BAFFLE DROPS 10DB AT FULL THROTTLE–The new 2009 Boss Fat Cat – 2:1 Concentric Baffle drops 10db at full throttle and moves the peak torque down about 1000 rpms, thus making it more usable and enjoyable. It is designed for stock Harley-Davidson Baggers and FLH/FLT motorbikes.Dyno Video – Hear the Difference on Stock 2009 Baggers
Check out the 2:1 Boss Fat Cat with Ghost Pipe
I selected the midnight black BOSS Fat Cat for my 2009 Street Glide and like the reduced sound when I am cruising and really like the satisfying roar when I get-on-it.
– Jacob Watson, Ft. Worth
The D&D Concentric Baffle is now shipping as the standard baffle in all 2009 Boss Fat Cat 2-1 pipes.
Check out D&D Performance Enterprises or call 817-834-0996 for more information.
BIKERNET BUILDS BEST OF SHOW TROPHY FOR BROKEN SPOKE/ EASYRIDERS STURGIS SHOW–With the help of Kevin Baas, and custom painter Jim Murillo, Bandit created this trophy. The show kicks off on Lazelle street at the Broken Spoke Saloon.
There will be three BEST OF SHOW 2009 awards given, and each bike will be published in Easyriders.
Cycle Source Annual Ride In SturgisTuesday August 4th – Leaves at 11am-ish–Just a reminder that the Cycle Source Magazine’s annual Run To The Line in Sturgis will be on Tuesday August 4th. This is one of our favorite gigs of the year where we just get together with friends and ride out to an old cowboy ranch and have some good food and rodeo games. Everyone is invited and if you haven’t been on this ride, then you gotta, make plans for it. We have trophies for the best rodeo riders. See ya’ in Sturgis!
Stripper Juice Looking to Get You Off Clean at Sturgis Bike Wash–Sturgis, SD (July 23, 2009) The Stripper Juice crew is headed to Sturgis this year with one purpose- to get you off clean. And that shouldn’t be a problem. Otis and the legendary Stripper Juice girls will be running a full-service bike wash at the Kickstart Travel Plaza during Sturgis Bike Week.
The girls are eager to get their hot hands on your filthy ride and show you what Stripper Juice, the premier and provocative motorcycle cleaner and polish can do. Stripper Juice, renowned for leaving your bike gleaming like a freshly polished stripper pole, is a fast and easy detailer that can be used on painted surfaces, chrome, polished aluminum, helmets, glass and windshields.
Taking the motorcycle community by storm, this burgeoning all-in-one cleaner is becoming a quick favorite of bikers of all kinds and is the perfect complement to your Harley Davidson, custom chop, old school bobber, hi-tech sport bike, or metric cruiser.
So make sure to swing by the Stripper Juice bike wash during Sturgis Bike Week August 3-9 and let Stripper Juice clean up your act and get you off clean at Sturgis this year!
–Ken Conte
Hot Leathers to Feature Multiple Vendor Locations at Sturgis Bike Week–Sturgis, SD (July 23, 2009) Hot Leathers will be represented to the fullest at Sturgis Bike Week this year. The industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories is proud to feature ten locations in and around Sturgis during Bike Week this year. Rally-goers will be able to choose from the Hot Leathers permanent location on Main Street Sturgis in addition to a number strategically located spots including several out at the Legendary Buffalo Chip; the famed Sturgis hot spot.
Customers will be able to purchase from a significant selection of specialty-printed Sturgis Rally merchandise including t-shirts, hats and other miscellaneous products for men, women, and children. Known for offering the best selection of motorcycle merchandise in stores, online and on the road, Hot Leathers is proud to showcase its quality products at a number of locations at Bike Week. Wherever you find yourself at Sturgis, a Hot Leathers location is sure to be nearby.
Hot Leathers has been serving the motorcycle community for over 25 years. The company’s growing wholesale and printing facilities have earned it a place as one of America’s top 50 volume screen printers. Hot Leathers is constantly on the road, showcasing its merchandise at a number of rallies and events across the country. Keep an eye out this summer for the Hot Leathers logo. It’s a brand you can trust with prices you can easily afford.
Go to www.hotleathers.com for your printable coupon worth $10 off a purchase of $50 or more redeemable at any one of its Sturgis locations.
Burnouts are King Friday Night at the Legendary Buffalo Chip–Sturgis, SD (July 24, 2009) Friday night is burnout night at the Chip and you won’t want to miss this one. The Legendary Buffalo Chip is holding its Second Annual Baker Burnout Drags Competition, followed by an audience participation group burnout on Friday, August 7 during the Sturgis Rally. The competition is a raw execution of power, precision and skill is guaranteed to get your motor running.
The high octane, tournament-style Baker Burnout Drags Competition brought to you by Baker Drivetrain and the Legendary Buffalo Chip will come to a head during Friday night’s entertainment line-up. Between world-renowned artists Red and Buckcherry, twelve of the world’s top custom bike builders will engage in a fearless and gritty drag race competition. You’ll be able to watch as the builders pair off and race head to head in pursuit of the Baker Burnout Drags Champion Title.
Immediately following the Buckcherry concert at the Chip one lucky attendee will also have the opportunity to win a Sucker Punch Sally’s motorcycle courtesy of the Sucker Punch Sally’s and American Cycle Magazine the Legendary Buffalo Chip. The excitement then continues with the Buffalo Chip Group Burnout. Chipsters gathered from all over the world will be able to engage in adrenalin-pumping, rubber-burning burnout bliss.
This year’s group burnout is sure to be a crowd-pleaser flaunting up to 100 bikes. The steel bridge along the Kinison Playground will be transformed into burnout central as bikes will be set 10 feet in the air and prepped for huge number of bikes smoking their rear tires.
The climax of this year’s group burnout will highlight a 1938 Indian Chief with sidecar, ridden and restored by prominent industry daredevil and foremost authority on Indian Motorcycles, Mike “Kiwi” Tomas. Kiwi Mike is the owner of Kiwi Indian and the leading authority on the restoration of old Indians. Originally from New Zealand, Kiwi Mike learned the tools of the trade early on. In 1988 he started Kiwi Indian in California and has become the dominant force in Indian parts and restoration.
The striking 1938 Indian Chief that Kiwi Mike will be riding was specifically chosen for this event to commemorate the year in which the Sturgis Rally first blazed onto the motorcycle scene. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to observe a 1938 Indian complete a burnout. This historic bike still has plenty of kick and will be a treat to watch as Kiwi Mike performs a number of bold maneuvers including two wheel stunts and circular burnouts. Owned by John Paul DiJoria, the Indian Chief will be placed on loan for exhibition to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame where it will be memorialized by enthusiasts for years to come.
Attendees are encouraged to participate in the Buffalo Chip group burnout. There will be T.V. cameras and numerous photographers documenting the spectacle in an attempt to capture the raw essence of the burnout. This footage will be provided to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum for inclusion in the exhibit to pay homage to the event, which will undoubtedly be emblazoned in the memories of those who witness it.
Everybody loves a great burnout. Back and bigger than ever you won’t want to miss this year’s spectacle!
–Ken Conte
SCOTT JACOBS ATTENDS H-D ANNUAL DEALER SHOW–If our results at the Harley-Davidson Dealer Convention over the weekend are any indication, the economic recovery is in full swing. Scott Jacobs? Studios? sales were up over 300% compared to last year?s show.
A huge bright spot was the new official Sturgis painting this year (which many of you have been following its progress on our website) and now you can finally order the piece. The edition is limited to a mere 69 regular (27 x 18 image size) and 69 large (36 x 24) giclee canvases as this is the 69th Anniversary of the Sturgis Rally.
If you own last year?s IN YOUR DREAMS, depicting Scott?s daughter Olivia, we will try our best to match your number on second piece in the Sturgis Series: FACE TO FACE.
FACE TO FACE depicts Scott?s 76 year old dad as the model (it was a total shock to him) and it is the first painting he has ever been a part of. Also Scott painted a Screamin? Eagle and a dresser for the first time. More unusual is that this is Scott?s first ever Mt. Rushmore painting in 17 years as Harley?s official artist.
Scott?s father will also hand sign the canvas. Price for the regular framed is $895 and the large framed is $1950. We will be showing the work at Rally from the following locations: Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Sturgis Harley-Davidson and with the Motor Co. at Rapid City Civic Center.
Lastly, the new book has been delayed a bit until probably Sept. so no orders will be processed until then. Thank you for your patience. Scott took the photo attached from the display in Sturgis on his iphone so the quality is lacking but the painting is exceptional. See the step by step by clicking this link: http://www.scottjacobsstudio.com/paintinginprogress.html
–Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453 www.scottjacobsstudio.com
H-D, BMW, DealerLeather Announce Recalls–Three companies doing business in the motorcycle industry have posted recall notices with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CVO ROAD GLIDE
Harley-Davidson is recalling about 1,759 units of its 2009 FLTRSE3 CVO Road Glide motorcycles equipped with Blade rear wheel accessory kits.
The OEM says some wheels underwent a secondary heat treatment process which may have caused a crack in the wheel and result in wheel failure.
Dealers are asked to remove the rear wheel and inspect the manufacturer’s code. Wheels that underwent a secondary heat treatment process are to be replaced free of charge.
BMW R1200 RT
BMW is recalling its 2007-2009 R1200 RT motorcycles for brake lines that may fail.
BMW says, due to the routing and assembly tolerances of the front brake lines, it is possible for the lines to be under strain. In combination with vibration during riding, the brake lines could develop a leak, expel brake fluid and render the front brakes inoperable.BMW has not yet announced a remedy or notification schedule.
DEALERLEATHER HELMETS
EBL Enterprises, Inc. is recalling its 500 Series helmet sold via its DealerLeather operation. The action involves 800 units.
The helmets, produced between April 1, 2008 and May 31, 2008, fail to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218 and may allow serious injury to the wearer in the event of a crash.
EBL Enterprises says it will offer a full refund or replace any noncompliant helmet with a helmet that meets federal standards.
?Submitted by Guido Ebert
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July 30, 2009 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
Hey,
Most brothers are either rolling into the Badlands, over the next couple of days, or they’re crawling out of dusty tents this morning. I have a confession. I ducked out this year, due to the economic downturn, the checks didn’t whistle onto Sin Wu’s antique desk in time and I had to pull the plug.
That’s cool, I’ll have a summer at the headquarters. Plus, I am graced with a year to dial in, break in, and test ride the 5-Ball factory racer. What a novel notion. Instead of taking off to Sturgis with only 100 miles on the clock, this bike will be tried-and-true, with no deadline pressure. In fact, this weekend I will install the paint and begin the wiring.
I also have a couple of other goals that need addressing. Hopefully this week I will inspect the art for my first Chance Hogan book, and then it’s off to the printer. I also need to have a meeting regarding our SEMA effort to support motorcycle rights. Here’s just one reason the fight continues:
This is a report from The Week magazine this week: The U.S. in 2003 blocked publication of data documenting the danger of texting while driving, the New York Times reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration withheld data that showed that driving while texting or talking on a mobile phone was as risky as driving while intoxicated. Jeffrey Runge, then head of NHTSA, said he’d decided against publishing the data to avoid angering members of Congress who believe that publicizing the information amounted to improper lobbying.
Imagine, since over 50 percent of all motorcycle deaths are caused by motorists, how many brothers died because of that decision. And the world is coming down on us for noise issues. We need to make noise, goddamnit. Let’s hit the news:
BLACK MARKET SILVER RINGS–Because it is a large piece of ring, it really makes a statement and is very exclusive. It?s probably a lot like your bike, it?s a conversation piece wherever you go. The ring has a sano-look and the silver gleams. Custom made especially for Bikernet, Nino925 has lots of other custom creations if this doesn?t float yer boat.
Bandit worked out a deal for you pirates… So get it on!
Get the details in the Black Market.
The Broken Spoke Campground Salutes All Veterans ? 69th Sturgis Bike Rally– August 1-8, The Broken Spoke Campground, Highway 79 North, Sturgis, SD, is proud to host The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall? in addition to being the site of the Rolling Thunder? Freedom Ride to the Center of the Nation on August 5!
An opening ceremony to honor all active military and veterans is planned for Saturday, August 1, and a closing ceremony will take place Saturday, August 8. The Moving Wall? will be the center of daily activities honoring fallen soldiers of Vietnam and other wars, as well as active military who continue to risk their lives on behalf of a grateful nation.
More details about the Moving Wall? can be found at www.themovingwall.org.All are welcome to participate in The Rolling Thunder? Freedom Ride and to visit the Moving Wall?, which is on display 24 hours/day at The Broken Spoke Campground.
The Broken Spoke Campground is proud to be the official campground of Rolling Thunder?, a non-profit organization whose members donate their time to the non-profit?s mission to publicize POW-MIA issues and to help American veterans from all wars.
Belle Fourche, SD, known as the HEART of the Nation, celebrates ?Horses, Harleys & Heart? on Wednesday, August 5th, when The Rolling Thunder? Freedom Ride stops at the monument on the very same day the cast and crew of Best of America by Horseback TV Series, trot through the Geographic Center of the Nation. Best of America by Horseback is a documented trail ride covering nearly 2,000 miles from the Mexico border on up to the Canadian border.
The Broken Spoke Campground on 79 North: Sturgis Rally Veteran?s Headquarters.Activity Schedule:
Friday, July 31, 11am
Join the escort for The Moving Wall?
Start site: Black Hills Harley-Davidson
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702(I-90 at Exit 55)
http://www.bhharleydavidson.com/
End site: Broken Spoke Campground79 North, Sturgis, South Dakota 57785(Just past Bear Butte State Park)
Saturday, August 1, 1pm
The Moving Wall? Opening Ceremony featuring Jan Scruggs and Peter HoltBroken Spoke Campground
79 North, Sturgis, South Dakota 57785
You may also wish to visit: www.virtualwall.org
Wednesday, August 5, 11am
Rolling Thunder? Freedom Ride to the Center of the Nation
Start site: 11am
Broken Spoke Campground
79 North, Sturgis, South Dakota 57785
(Just past Bear Butte State Park)
Sturgis, South Dakota 57785
http://www.brokenspokecampground.com/events.php?day=8-5
Ride Through Deadwood & Spearfish Canyon to:Center of the Nation Monument
Belle Fourche Visitor Center
415 5th Avenue (US Highway 85)
Belle Fourche, South Dakota 57717
888-345-5859
End site: Broken Spoke Saloon, Campground & POOL
79 North, Sturgis, South Dakota 57785
Saturday, August 8, 5pmThe Moving Wall Closing Ceremony
Broken Spoke Campground
79 North, Sturgis, South Dakota 57785
*Volunteers are needed to help with The Moving Wall. Volunteer jobs include helping visitors with information, finding names on The Wall, Wall assembly (Saturday, August 1st ? 8am) and Wall disassembly (Saturday, August 8th ? 5pm), parking, assisting disabled veterans and countless other tasks.
If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact Carol Mittelsdorf for scheduling volunteer assignments for The Moving Wall.
Carol Mittelsdorf, Veteran?s Liaison
Broken Spoke Campground
917-763-1334
http://www.brokenspokecampground.com/moving_wall.php
Southern Bike Night TV’s new season airs in October on ION cable network, nationwide late Friday nights–“We want to film at the biggest bike nights in the South – in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North and South Carolina and Tennessee,” said Jim Burgos, the show’s host and founder of Big Easy Productions.
The show was originally filmed in New Orleans but moved to South Florida post-Katrina, where it quickly moved from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. in its first season.
Now the show is moving to a national spotlight, and once again (as always) needs the support of the biker community. “We want to set something up at the biggest bike nights in the Southeast at the places where bikers really go, and would recommend to us,” said Burgos.
Please contact MJ@Southernbikenight.com
RSD Bagger Bars Now Available in Black–
Features
1? Diameter To Accept Stock Or Aftermarket Hand ControlsKnurled, Slotted And Drilled To Allow Internal WiringStylish Multi-Hole Drilled Corner Gusset Offers Strength And RigidityFully TIG WeldedRemovable Chrome Billet Aluminum End Caps Included
To order your own, just contact your local Drag Specialties
This is starting to spread and motorcyclist around the country Need To Fight This–EAST GREENWICH, R.I. – Bikers planning to blast through East Greenwich may want to steer clear of the town instead, especially if their exhaust systems aren’t the proper match for their choppers.
The Town Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Monday night allowing police to pull over and levy fines against bikers if the noise rating data stamped into the chrome of the exhaust doesn’t match the label on the bike.
The “label matching” program is an indirect attempt to eliminate a noise problem that has been drawing complaints, particularly in the waterfront area of town.
The first offense is $500. It jumps to $700 the second time $1,000 for each third and subsequent violation.
“I hope we don’t have to pull over one single motorcycle,” said Police Chief David Desjarlais. “But if they’re loud and they draw our attention because of the volume of the exhaust, and we find they’re not in compliance, we’re more than willing to write the ticket.”
The ordinance, now in effect, sparked questions Wednesday from Buddy Cardoso, president o f the Rhode Island Motorcycle Association “What do you do, throw away the motorcycle if the exhaust wears out?” he said. He said the owners of other vehicles are allowed to use after-market exhaust systems, and it would be unfair to single out bikers. “If you’re not making too much noise, we’re not going to pull you over in the first place,” said Desjarlais. Cardoso’s fears are also unfounded, the chief said Wednesday, because after-market exhausts say which motorcycles they were designed for to conform to federal noise-pollution standards. Under the ordinance, a system would be set up to allow a biker to avoid the fine by bringing in the bikes and having it tested with a noise meter. But the chief said he doubts that will happen because noisy riders know that the exhaust system they purchased is over the limit. He said officials in Woonsocket, Cumberland, South Kingstown and Smithfield have already contacted the town, wanting to know how well the ordinance works out for East Greenwich.http://newsblog.projo.com/2009/07/e-greenwich-use.html –from Rogue Michelin Teams With Harley-Davidson For Original Equipment Motorcycle Tire–For the first time in their long history, Michelin and Harley-Davidson have joined forces to develop the all-new MICHELIN Scorcher ?31? tire, which carries both companies? trademarks on its sidewalls and the signature Harley-Davidson logo carved into the shoulder. Available exclusively as original equipment on four 2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna models, the all-new tire was unveiled today at the Harley-Davidson summer dealer meeting in Denver. ?Michelin has specifically engineered this innovative and durable tire to meet the high expectations of Harley-Davidson owners,? said Gary Midkiff, vice president of Michelin North America?s two wheel division. ?Michelin is excited to build upon our successful relationship with Harley-Davidson as we launch this historic first original equipment fitment.? The MICHELIN Scorcher? ?31? tire delivers superior performance in three key areas, providing sensational grip, impressive durability and excellent handling. The exclusive deep-cut tread design improves grip and water evacuation capability. Grip performance, particularly on wet pavement, is also enhanced by the tire?s rubber compounds, which use the latest generation of Michelin synthetic polymers. The new tire?s particularly high mileage is a result of the premium-quality components used in its rubber compounds and Michelin?s exclusive manufacturing process. The result enables the new MICHELIN Scorcher? ?31? tire to deliver truly outstanding durability. Michelin also wanted to ensure that the tire would provide confidence-inspiring handling, so its Research & Development teams used aramid belts under the rear tread to stabilize the contact patch. In addition, the carcass plies are made from polyester to provide exceptional ride comfort. As well as being offered as original equipment on 2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide, Super Glide Custom, Street Bob and Low Rider models, the MICHELIN Scorcher ?31? tire can also be fitted on a variety of 2006-2009 Dyna models. Michelin began offering replacement tires for Harley-Davidson motorcycles in 2007 when select sizes of the MICHELIN Commander and Macadam 50 tires were first tested and validated by Harley-Davidson for fitment on a wide range of Sportster, Dyna, Softail and Touring motorcycles. The introduction of the MICHELIN Scorcher ?31? tire marks the first exclusive Michelin original equipment fitment on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. –USRiderNews
FORD APPROVES PPG SX1071 LOW-VOC ETCH PRIMEFOR WARRANTY REPAIR–SSTRONGSVILLE, Ohio ? July 30, 2009 ? Ford Motor Company has approved PPG?s new SX1071 Etch Prime for use in warranty repairs for its vehicles. SX1071, part of the PPG OneChoice? product line, is a low-VOC, 2-component acid etch primer specifically designed to provide excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance to properly prepared steel and aluminum surfaces while offering fast dry characteristics.
?PPG has fully complied with Ford Motor Company aftermarket refinish specifications. SX1071 has our full approval to be used for Ford dealership warranty repairs,? said Gerry Bonanni, senior engineer, Ford Customer Service Division, Paint & Body Technology Center.
The approval comes as a result of rigorous and comprehensive Ford Motor Company technical evaluations that ensure a vehicle will be returned to pre-accident condition, and covers all brands under the Ford umbrella. SX1071 now joins a long list of other PPG products approved by Ford, including refinish coatings from the Global Refinish System?, Deltron? and Nexa Autocolor? lines, all of which may be used in combination with SX1071.
?We appreciate Ford?s recognition and approval,? said Kevin Loop, PPG OEM business development manager. ?PPG has worked very hard to meet their quality standards. SX1071 will help authorized repair and refinish centers deliver a finish comparable in appearance to the original OEM finish.?
SX1071 is a 5.5 pounds per gallon VOC product compliant with the low-VOC auto refinish regulations originating in California. Similar regulations are in effect in Canada. SX1071 features a fast dry formula and secure adhesion to most metal substrates.
OneChoice is PPG?s universal ancillary brand of specialty products designed to be used with any PPG automotive system.
For more information about PPG SX1071 Etch Prime and other PPG products, call (800) 647-6050 or visit the PPG Automotive Refinish website at www.ppgrefinish.com.
FROM SPEEDWAY TO LANDSPEED RACING Hi Race Fans, I just received a bit of exciting news from Jeff; the owner of Joker Machine, in California.He bought the last Speedway Longtrack Rolling Chassis I had in stock; with plans of building a bike for use at Bonneville.
He has kept in touch with me concerning the bike build.Bill Cody (North American JRM/Jawa Speedway Importer) had the Czech based factory build a special 500cc engine for this landspeed racing project.
The other day I received a phone call from Jeff telling me he would be sending photos of the finished bikesometime in the near future, and that he has also found a rider. That rider is “The Bullet”.That’s right, Multi Time World and National Speedway Champion Billy “The Bullet” Hamillis going to race at the 2009 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials on the Famous Bonneville Salt Flats!!Who better than Hamill to ride this speedway based motorcycle.
I thought it was pretty cool, and thought I’d share the news with some of you racing fanatics!!
— Drew
SASHA CUTS A NEW SINGLE–
http://www.myspace.com/motoroadeo.
Dig the new single I just finished. Of course, it’s about riding….
Click to hear the finished master. Instead of sending out the mp3, I posted it to myspace so my friends can have a preliminary listen.
“2 Wheels Move The Soul” – it turns out that it’s sort of like an ode to Easy Riders. I didn’t even realize it was the 40th Anniversary this year when I wrote it with Trevor Finlay last November. We recorded this in Nashville. Mix and mastered in NYC.
Thanks, everybody, for believing in me.
Peace & Love, Grease & Sun!
–xoS
TAKE A THRILL RIDE — Her arms went about me passionately and sharp fingernails clawed at the flesh of my bare back, not hard enough to draw blood but leaving streaks of whiteness behind them when they fell away limply.
Ahh, Cherry Blair, she leaves a brand on the mind? There was a faint moon overhead and the night air of mid-summer had a sensuous feel about it? and I have miles to go before I sleep.
So I turned the key, toggled the switch and put the Model 1 on full song. The custom D&D exhaust?s raucous reports had me clicking up and down through the Baker Drivetrain to entertain myself and anyone within earshot.Click here to start your own thrill ride.
BIG WHEEL Inspired Trike On Display in Sturgis–Olmax Fabrication LLC., the manufacturer of the SS Trike, makes the debut of their production version trike at the 2009 AMD Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building located at Champions Park in Sturgis, SD during the annual summer rally.
The SS Trike resembles the classic ?Big Wheel? Chopper-style design that we all rode as a kid, which is sure to put a smile on your face no matter how old of a kid you are.
The SS Trike comes with a long list of race-breed features including composite body, a 24-inch Olmax Fabrication polished front rim wrapped in a Metzler, American Racing 14-inch rear wheels and digital speedometer. In addition, the custom trike sports American Suspension front end, 6 speed or automatic transmission, and a choice of power from Ultima, S&S or TP.
The popular automatic transmission option features a bullet-proof design lifted from automotive racing applications, which met Olmax Fabrication LLC reduced weight and packaging requirements.
The design is sourced from a General Motors Powerglide system that is a current racing standard, which delivers smooth and consistent shifts. Extending in the race inspired theme is a custom 2 into 1 performance pipe that connects into a chambered muffler. The dual exhaust pipe at the rear of the trike delivers a healthy rumble that is a cross between a muscle car and a sweet-stroking Harley.
The SS Trike is designed to comfortably accommodate a variety of enthusiasts from 5? to 6?2? tall in fewer than 5 minutes. Selecting two different seat heights and three different foot control locations is a snap and easy to do.
The SS Trike is available in all primary colors. Additional options include graphics, Wire-Plus digital speedo, air-ride suspension, a solo seat with enclosed trunk, multiple trim treatments and a black or polished engine.
To see the SS Trike in Sturgis check out the production class at the World Championships located at Champions Park in Sturgis, SD. To speak with builder Jas
–USRiderNEws
BIKERNET HISTORY CLASS OPENS, PAY ATTENTION– Why Did Pilgrims’ Pants Always Fall Down?
Because They Wore Their Belt Buckles On Their Hats..
How Are a Texas Tornado And a Tennessee Divorce The Same?
Somebody’s Gonna Lose A Trailer
–from Donna O.
NOW AVAILABLE! ThunderMax with AutoTune for Stock Twin Cam 96? to S.E. 103? Conversion Kits–The industry award winning ThunderMax EFI System has been upgraded to include base maps for 96? TC engines equipped with the S.E. 103? Conversion Kit.
The S.E. kit combination uses 255 cams, which can make it difficult to obtain smooth performance without pinging. The ThunderMax with AutoTune will dramatically improve the performance of your S.E. 103? Conversion, with purpose-built base maps designed to give you smooth, reliable power.
The ThunderMax with AutoTune delivers uncompromising performance, and you don?t need to have a Master?s Degree in electronics to install it, program it or make adjustments. The ThunderMax is a Wide-Band, Closed-Loop system, which means it continually and automatically adjusts your air-fuel ratio every time you ride, regardless of changes in ambient conditions. All you have to do is ride and enjoy!
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BIKERNET SHOP ARTICLE RESPECTED– I just wanted to drop you a line and THANK you from the Staff at Motohaven for the lovely article you wrote in Bikernet regarding John Harper and Marty Schilber. The article was well written, and to the point. Once again, Thank You so much!!
–Deborah Schilber
Marty Schilber
John Harper
Justin Kurland
and (Summer, the watch dog).
THE BIKERNET GUN CODE OF THE WEST–“You cannot save the planet. You may be able to save yourself and your family.”
When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers.The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him ‘Why do you carry a 45?’ The Ranger responded, ‘Because theydon?t make a 46.’
An armed man will kill an unarmed man with monotonous Regularity.
The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady Commented on his wearing his sidearm. ‘Sheriff, I see you have your Pistol. Are you expecting trouble?’
‘No ma’am. If I were expecting Trouble, I would have brought my rifle.’
BULLDOG BASH ?09 PRESS STATEMENT– Bulldog team delighted with review board decision to uphold the events license.
The Stratford District Council licensing committee has voted to uphold the Bulldog Bash?s existing license and conditions, following Warwickshire ACC Bill Holland?s application for a full review; on grounds of public safety. Following a full day of evidence and debate from all parties concerned The Stratford District Council committee said it had been presented with no evidence that the Bulldog Bash was “anything other than a well-managed public event” organised by law-abiding individuals.
A Bulldog Bash spokesperson said ? ?The Bulldog team are delighted with the review board?s decision to uphold the events licence; we were always confident of a positive result and we would again ask the Police to work with us and other agencies to ensure a safe successful event as we have done over the past 22 years.?
Tickets are available to buy on the gate at just ?55 for the entire weekend?s camping and live entertainment ? see www.bulldogbash.eu
GIRLS OF BIKERNET CALENDAR READY FOR SHIPMENT FROM BIKERNET BLACK MARKET SHOP–Hey, goddamit, I want to buy a calendar; clicked on the ?click here? in the Sunday Post for purchase info, was sent to the Black Market, but no calendar info to be found. Can?t make it to Sturgis this year, either, but I still want one of those Sam Dixon calendars. You and your group have sure done a helluva good job with Bikernet.
Mucho gracias hombre.
–Joe W.
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Gun Nut Report: The 357 Magnum Revolver
By Bandit | | General Posts
Versatile, simple, reliable…
I’ve been getting this question a lot lately. “Panheadache, I’m concerned about what’s happening in this country right now. I don’t know squat about guns, but I feel I need to get something before Reibamalosi hits, and I prefer a pistol…something I can put in my tour pack or saddlebag. What do you suggest?” Most of the questioners are not and will not become what we think of as “Gun Nuts”, but are just average citizens watching their constitutional rights evaporate before their eyes, and are compelled to act. Let’s take a quick look at pistols and make some hard decisions and pick one that will fill the need of the average Joe.
I’ll just cut to the chase and say I own them all, but I recommend a name-brand mid-to-high quality .357 Magnum double-action revolver. Why?
1. Ammo versatility. When the dems finally do crack down, ammo is going to get scarce and expensive. With a .357 you can shoot 38 S&W, 38 Special, or .357’s in your pistol – you may have problems finding one or the other in the future. That’s a luxury permitted by this caliber – take advantage of it. Also, your wife can practice with the 38 ammo with reduced recoil. And when you need it, 357 with blow the shit out of a zombie, nuff said.
2. Simplicity. Face it, with the cost of ammo and range time, most people today practice very little. Also, most people just have very little enthusiasm for repeated training and practice after the initial zeal has worn off. The weapon is going to sit for a long time without use, and then you are going to need it when the alarm goes off at 2:00 AM and you are half asleep. There will be no time to say, “Please mister burglar, I know you are hopped up on horse tranquilizer and are in a hurry, but can you hold off on raping my wife for a minute or two while I try to figure how to rack the slide and let the safety off? Oops it jammed, excuse me…”
The need here is for stone cold functionality when seconds count. Point-and-shoot capability. With a fully loaded double action revolver, all you have to remember is to pick it up, point it at the asshole’s chest, hold on, and start squeezing and don’t stop until it quits going bang.
3. Reliability. Plastic frame semi-autos are taking over, and they have their place. But, they come with baggage. By baggage, I mean magazines, safeties, hammer drops, slides, ejectors, feed ramps, and so on and so on, that all have to be in working condition in order for the weapon to function. If a round jams because of one breakdown you better know how to clear it or mister burglar is going to rip it out of your hands and beat you over the head with it.
An old-school steel revolver is the king as far as (M)ean (T)ime (B)etween (F)ailures, or MBTF, is concerned. For those not versed in the Reliability profession or don’t give a rats ass, the bottom line is this: Keep it in good condition, clean and lubed and loaded, and there is almost no chance of it not performing it’s mission due to some minor part failure.
So, there you have it. I recommend a double action.357. Others will squawk in favor of more complicated semi-auto pistols. For the average Joe,I recommend the reliability of a revolver. Like I’ve stated before: save that gadget money and put it in ammo for practice.
–Panheadache.
July 23, 2009 Part 4
By Bandit | | General Posts
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PPG AND LAMBORGHINI CREATE LATEST PAINT TREND–STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ? July 23, 2009 ? For many years PPG has worked closely with Lamborghini to develop colors that will enhance the design of these prestigious Italian automobiles. The introduction of PPG?s matte finishes created specifically for Lamborghini is set to be the latest automotive fashion style.
Lamborghini was one of the leaders of this trend when it introduced the Black Gallardo in 2006, featuring matte-black body parts. Following this initiative, a growing number of automakers are now using matte finish to highlight particular car body details. PPG is the exclusive supplier to Lamborghini for the matte colors. Lamborghini only recommends the use of PPG products when repairing matte colors.
The exciting progression of matte colors is a direct result of the close collaboration between Lamborghini and PPG Refinish. This led to the development of PPG?s new D8113 clear matte coat, designed to create a sports car effect and to accentuate these models? style.
?All of our matte and special color cars are hand painted. We had to find a product that would not only ensure the aesthetic quality sought by our designers, but also meet the high performance standards required. PPG supported us once again, as it has done throughout the years of our collaboration during all the development stages: from product engineering to quality tests and training program for our Customer Support points,? says Claudio Nannetti, Quality Manager at Automobili Lamborghini. ?The Lamborghini/PPG partnership is extremely successful and has led to excellent results. In over twenty years, we developed many painting processes for a range of different materials, from aluminum to composites, and countless finishes, including four-coat and matte finishes. Today, we are ready for new challenges and new research projects.?
This partnership also involves Lamborghini?s global support network. Achieving the special matte effect that enhances the car?s allure requires specific repair cycles and the use of dedicated, reliable, high-performing products. To ensure that its network was able to make repairs that would maintain and reinforce the brand?s high-quality reputation, a worldwide training program, focusing on matte colors, was initiated for all body shops specializing in the repair of these prestigious automobiles. This ensures that the repairs are carried out by specialized workshops after receiving specific training through PPG?s training centers worldwide, confirming once again the exclusive nature of these models and of matte finish.
Developed by PPG technicians and approved by Lamborghini, these training sessions, focused on the matte finish repair process, are designed to expand the operators? skills in the use of specific painting systems and to allow them to learn techniques that ensure the best final result. Special attention has been placed on the repair of Nemesis black matte paint, one of the hardest to achieve, and on matte clearcoat application and drying time. The course has been shared with all PPG training centers worldwide, creating a unique Lamborghini matte color repair network.
To reinforce its total technical support, PPG also developed a manual, approved by the Lamborghini Aftersales organization, dedicated to the network of body shops specializing in Lamborghini vehicles worldwide and can be accessed by the entire global repair network. This details specific products to be used in each geographical area, depending on different regulations or logistic reasons.
For more information call 800-647-6050 or visit the PPG Automotive Refinish website at www.ppgrefinish.com.
ROCK RIDERS SHOW–Just a quick note to let you know about our show this Friday, July 24 is at Riders on 2627 Thomaston Ave. Waterbury, CT. The phone number is 203-753-2233. We’re ready to rock Riders! See you all there!
Also, don’t forget Sunday, July 26. We’re at the Ride for Corey – CT Down Syndrome Ride. We will be playing from noon ’til at 3:30 Peckham Park in Middlefield. It’s a great party for a great cause. Come on down, rock out to The Whiskey River Band and help raise money for a great cause. From the web site:
Food, Drink, Raffles & Fun For The Whole Family
Rain or Shine!!
Registration: 9:30am Commuter Parking Lot Rt.68 Wallingford, Ct & leaves 10am SHARP!
Ride ends & Picnic begins at 12pm. The Whiskey River Band plays at Peckham Park 405 Main St. Middlefield, CTAll proceeds benefit The Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress & its Annual Buddy Walk on September 26,2009
Tickets available at various locationsContact Dan or Cecily Quincy for info on raffle items or donations
860-349-8624
Email Dan & Cecily Quincy
Kathy Cruz 203-507-3894
*$25pp *$8kids (12 & under FREE!)
Here’s the link to the site:http://www.ctdownsyndrome.org
BEST IDEA HEARD IN A LONG, LONG TIME !!!– Members of Congress should be Compelled to wear uniforms Just like NASCAR drivers. So we could identify their corporate sponsors.
–Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
Win prizes worth over ?2500 in our biggest ever giveawayTo celebrate our coverage of this year’s British Superbike Championship–, we’re offering you the chance to win a fantastic haul of prizes, including:
– Sets of Pirelli tyres
– VIP passes to the 2010 British Superbike Championship
– Tickets to the 2009 NEC Bike Show
– A Knox back protection system
– An Oregon Scientific ATC3K waterproof Action Camera
– A collection of Yamaha clothing
For your chance to win, visit Bike Channel then click on one of the ‘Prize Blowout banners and enter your details.Good luck!
–www.BikeChannel.com
Fighting Helmet Law in California–Don Blanscet and Mark Temple rode to Vacaville to find the helmet ticket writing cop. See what Bolt Members are doing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nXsAcK1prY You can also do what they are doing if you are opposed to MANDATORY HELMET LAWS
Rogue
Bare Knuckle Choppers now offering black Glass Jaw Velocity Stacks– You’ve seen Bare Knuckle Choppers’ killer Glass Jaw Velocity Stack on their very own hard ridden choppers, as well as many other bitchin? two-wheeled rides. For the last three years, they have offered numerous different colors, except black, until now.
The Bare Knuckle crew is proud to offer their Glass Jaw Velocity Stack in both tinted black and solid black. These HardGlass stacks withstand the rigors of anything you can throw at them, from curb jumping to sky high wheelies. Each version is offered for S&S Super E/G, Super B, and SU, and can be used in many other applications with the correct adapter.
Call BKC at 1-888-240-NUKL or visit the site, www.bareknucklechoppers.com
Brookfield, CT ? Spectro Oils of America is Featured/Offered/Recommended By Baker Drivetrain–Baker Drivetrain will be installing their famous transmissions at their downtown Sturgis location on Lazelle, and will be providing Spectro products as original fill for these new installations. Baker will also be offering Spectro oil changes there, too.
?Baker has been a consistent and solid partner with Spectro ever since they first tried our Platinum Full-Synthetic 6-Speed transmission lube and realized it delivered easier shifting and superior performance,? says Rollin Karoll, VP ? Sales, Spectro Oils of America. Stop in and visit the Baker rally installation facility for the latest Baker and Spectro information.
Spectro brands are manufactured and marketed by Intercontinental Lubricants Corp. of Brookfield, CT, ILC, one of the world?s foremost manufacturers and packagers of quality, specialty lubricants.
For more information on Spectro Oils, please visit: www.spectro-oils.com . For more information on Baker, please visit: www.bakerdrivetrain.com
Undercover Cop Arrested for Selling Drugs to an Undercover Cop– In yet another perfect illustration of the colossal stupidity of modern drug enforcement, here’s the story of a drug transaction in which both parties turned out to be police:
An undercover Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy recently purchased drugs from undercover Statesville police officers, raising questions about communications between the two agencies.
Statesville Police Chief Tom Anderson said undercover officers from his department were working a week-long case when they met with someone interested in selling a small amount of marijuana.?
After the arrest, investigators from the sheriff’s office arrived and confirmed the seller was an undercover deputy and he was released, Anderson said. Good thing they were able to stop that small amount of marijuana they were selling from reaching the streets.
Seriously, this is what happens when you have police posing as perps at every level of the drug business. Drug enforcement is all about creating crimes that would never otherwise have occurred, and there are about a million ways that it can go wrong. As funny as this story is, the harsh reality is that frequently when police sell drugs, it’s not part of a planned operation. It’s because they are actually just straight-up selling drugs
BREAKING NEWS FROM LOWER ALABAMA–A Canadian cold front has made it through our area. Temperatures have plummeted! The high today was 94 degrees with a low last night of 64. We expect at least one more day of good weather before the rain and humidity returns. Man, it almost feels like fall. Too bad I have been stuck in the office during all the good weather. But that’s the breaks.
I have a chance at a new job so Sturgis may have to be put on hold until next year. Won’t know for sure until Thursday. Bummer!
Enjoy the ride. Life is too short to do otherwise.
–Camy
CRAZY COLLEEN ART EXHIBITS–Hey everybody! I’m doing a huge email announcement that there are 2 galleries of my work that can be seen in both Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in Sturgis South Dakota in the coming weeks. Some of you are my friends from Milwaukee and some of you I will be seeing in Sturgis, so I want everyone to be aware and hopefully we will catch up somewhere in the coming weeks.
First: On This Thursday, the 23rd of July, a fun, outdoor gallery of some of my favorites will be on display at the Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee. If you haven’t seen it yet, you have to come and check it out. We will be outside in the “yard” weather permitting and stop by anytime after 6PM for dinner and drinks and to chat.
Then, in Sturgis, during the Black Hills Rally, I will be just one of 4 artists and 3 bike builders who will have their work on display a the Sturgis County Line Broken Spoke Saloon. Please come by on August 2nd (Sunday night) for the gallery opening if you can or anytime during the rally to see the newly built gallery.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I would love to see everyone this summer!
Our next chance to get together will be at the annual Cook Out being held on the Sunday before labor day, September 6th, at the compound In Milwaukee.
–Colleen
AB962 Could be Heard as Early as Thursday, July 23 in Sacramento– Please Contact the Senate Appropriations Committee Today! On Monday, July 20 the Senate Appropriations Committee canceled its meeting, delaying a vote on Assembly Bill 962 AB962, sponsored by Assembly Member Kevin De Leon (D-45), would make it a crime to privately transfer more than 50 rounds of ammunition per month, even between family and friends, unless you are registered as a ?handgun ammunition vendor? in the Department of Justice?s database. Ammunition retailers would have to be licensed and store ammunition in such a manner that it would be inaccessible to purchasers. The bill would also require purchasers submit to fingerprinting, which would be kept in dealers’ records and subject to inspection by the Department of Justice. Lastly, mail order ammunition sales would be prohibited. Please contact the members of the Senate Appropriations Committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to oppose AB962. Oakland Hells Angels Say Farewell To Longtime Member–OAKLAND, Calif. — The Hells Angels said goodbye to one of their longtime members on Friday. A funeral service was held in Oakland for Deakon Proudfoot, of the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels. He was with the motorcycle group for 40 years. It’s said Proudfoot died on the 4th of July. He reportedly watched the fireworks show in Jack London Square, walked off a boat, sat down to catch his breath, smiled and then died. His given name was Edward Proudfoot, but was called Deakon because he served as chaplain for the group.
NEW BIKE FEATURES COMING TO BIKERNET FROM TODD’S CYCLE–Can I shoot these two new bikes from Todd for you? I have a super new blond also.
–Peter Linney
TORIAN LEATHER SALE – SUMMER SAVINGS–On Special – All Leather Dickies? Style Work Jacket – ONLY $167 for a $328 jacket! Looks great on and off the bike… It is an old school design that is cool and never goes out of style.
Check out all of our jackets, shirts and chaps at Torian Market.
HELP BIKERNET & BRASS BALLS HELP OUR VETS–Bandit of Bikernet.com and Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls Bobbers? BossMan, has something special for all motorcycle enthusiasts? A chance to win a $30,000 custom Brass Balls Bobbers? sled for just $10. Click here to enter. Proceeds go to the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund. Drawing at Biketoberfest. Need not be present to win.
It is the least expensive way to put a custom motorcycle in your garage.
BUILDING THE NEW BRASS BALLS 69 CHOPPER– Sneak a peek – Brass Balls Bobbers is building a new motorbike called the 69 Chopper for Sturgis. It’s got the good stuff… Baker, S&S, D&D, Crime Scene Choppers… the list goes on and on…
1. Start with a Powerdercoat Frame
After all the welding, grinding and mock-ups a powder coated frame appears. It is 3″ up 1″ out 36 degrees rake… It looks choppa, but will handle great! 2. Add the Good Stuff
Brass Balls has added the S&S and a 6-speed Baker Drivetrain to the build list. There are just a few more days to go till the rally so check in with the crew at brassballsbobbers.com to get the latest updates.
Meet The Champ – CHRIS CARR AT SOUTHSIDE HARLEY-DAVIDSON THE NIGHT BEFORE THE INDY MILE–Heading out to the MotoGP race and the Indy Mile in late August? Then meet a legend, Chris Carr, at the Southside Harley-Davidson Dealership Friday, August 28, 2009. D&D Performance Enterprises is sponsoring an autograph signing with the champ.
Festivities start at 4PM to 7PM. Southside Harley-Davidson is located at 4930 Southport Crossing Place, Indianapolis, IN 46237 317-885-5180. More information at the dealership.
Food, live music and a vintage race bike display will round out the show. Check August 28, 2009 on your calendar… don’t miss it!
STUNTER JUMPIN JEFF SCHNEIDER TALKS D&D XR1200 EXHAUST ON BIKERNET RADIO–Taking their two-wheel tricks onto Buells and Harleys is Jumpin Jeff Schneider and Aaron Cline (aka Latino Heat), known collectively as Ill Conduct. They just finished their latest gig at J&P Cycles in Iowa where they WOWed the crowd once again. Before leaving for their next 2 wheel gig, Jumpin Jeff talks about his XR1200 and his most significant update, the XR1200 D&D Bob Cat Pipe and Zipper?s Thunder Max EFI.
Take a listen:
Hear and see more in Bikernet Studio.com.
CALLING 2009 BAGGERS – $AVE BIG DINERO– The Pope of Pipe has been on the dyno and has built a kit for the 2009 Bagger that includes a Zipper?s Hi-Flow air cleaner and D&D BOSS Fat Cat pipe but does not require a tuner download or time on the dyno.
Many dealers and many mechanics will say you have to get a download or you have to place your bike on the dyno? but D&D has spent countless hours fine tuning the package to deliver a great sound and improved performance without additional expense.
Skip lunch and get more power? For less time than it takes to eat your lunch you could be experiencing and additional 10% in horsepower and torque. With just a set of hand tools you will be up and powering down the road.
The D&D BOSS Fat Cat pipe allows you to save money by not paying for dyno time or an EFI download. So call for more information at 817-834-8961 or logon to D&D Exhaust.
BIKERNET FREE CONTEST– This weeks winner is:
KEITH WAHL FROM MANCHESTER, MI
Suggestion: I’LL CONTUINE TO SEND BANDIT COOL EMAILS EVEN THOUGH I HAVEN’T WON A DAMN THING EVER! I THINK I’VE BEEN LOOKING AT “BIKERNET” FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 5 YEARS.
Wanted: SOMETHING! A HELMET, SHIRT I’D EVEN BE HAPPY WITH SOME DECALS.
Hey Keith, thanks for sending us things for Bikernet. We?re gonna send you a package full-o-goodies, so now you can say you?ve won something!
Last month we gave away a Scorpion jacket to Sam Burns. Well, Scorpion also sent us a full face helmet, the EXO-700. A lightweight, fiberglass and Kevlar helmet with a ventilation system, Aero-tuned rear spoiler, Speedshift quick change shield system, Everclear no-fog faceshield, Kwikwick moisture-wicking, breathable helmet liner & cheek pads, Custom liner & cheek pad kits and its Snell M2000 and DOT certified. Not to mention the cool scorpion graphics painted on it? To win this helmet, click on the Bikernet Giveaway banner above and tell us why you should win this helmet. It is a large, so only enter if it will fit you. This will be our July promotion, and you only need to enter once.
Click on the image for more information on Scorpion helmets, and other products.
We also have a Bushwakka swag, from Australia that will be given away for the August promotion.
Some rules about entering the Bikernet Free Contest: Again, you only need to enter once because I will only print out one of your entries to keep it fair. Please fill out the information on the entry page, as that?s how we get our demographics, which really helps us out.
NEED A MOTORCYCLE SHIPPED ANYWHERE? ASK KEYBOARD SHIPPING–The Keyboard Corporation has, from its very beginnings in 1978, been a specialized transporter of high value, relatively heavy, and easily blemished products from the manufacturer/distributor to their dealer network.
At the beginning of the new millennium, a chance meeting between the President of Keyboard and an Indian Motorcycle dealer led to the development of a unique delivery system for the Motorcycle Industry. Dennis Robey, Keyboard?s President, listened as the dealer described the difficulties he experienced in getting delivery of motorcycles from Indian?s plant in Gilroy, CA to his dealership in Kentucky. Deliveries often took weeks and when they finally did arrive, the motorcycles often required expensive and time consuming prep work before they could be seen on the showroom floor.
Dennis developed, from scratch, a completely new platform to be used exclusively in the delivery of uncrated motorcycles. The first 100 of these were fabricated internally (each platform has over one hundred metal parts) and the first load of motorcycles was picked up in Gilroy and delivered to the dealerships personally by Dennis Robey. Within three months, Keyboard was the exclusive carrier of Indian Motorcycles. Although Indian subsequently went bankrupt, their dealers had seen the Keyboard system and had begun spreading the good word.
The following year Keyboard was selected by more than 30 different specialty motorcycle manufacturers as their preferred carrier. Today Keyboard is a major supplier of logistics services to the motorcycle industry and the leading provider of transportation services for uncrated motorcycles thanks in large part to Dennis?s dedication to problem solving and the resulting patented delivery platform.
Call Us 270-737-5797
www.keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com
THAT’S THE EXTENT OF OUR ABJECT EUPHORIA FOR ONE DAY–I’m going to find an icy Corona and ponder my feeble economic fate. Interesting times, ah but what the hell. I’ve never assimilated to a boring existence. About the time I’m comfortable I’d blow up my marriage and started over, built another bike or sought after a new adventure.
The internet is perfect for an ever-changing spirit like myself. We’ve decided, fuck it. We are going to start a blog, face book and twitter program to light a bomb under our current services.
Watch over the next couple of months as we develop 3-minute videos with Bikers Choice and the talented Johnny White in Texas. You’ll see these slap-stick techs launched on my space, in Bikers Choice dealers and around the globe.
I’ll juggle wrenches again this weekend on the 5-Ball Factory Racer as George, “the Wild Brush,” returns the paint and final assembly gets underway. My book is just waiting on the cover art, then it goes to prompt printing. Never a dull moment.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
