BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS FINALE–WE SURVIVED!

Continued From Page 3

BIKERNET ALERT–Note to self: ‘Cancel credit cards prior to death!– Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die! This is so priceless and so easy to see happening – customer service, being what it is today!

A lady died this past January, and ANZ bank billed her for February and March for their annual service charges on her credit card, and Then added late fees and interest on the monthly charge The balance had been $0.00, now is somewhere around $60.00.

A family member placed a call to the ANZ Bank:

Family Member: ‘I am calling to tell you that she died in January.’

ANZ: ‘The account was never closed and the late fees and charges still apply.’

Family Member: ‘Maybe, you should turn it over to collections.’

ANZ: ‘Since it is two months past due, it already has been.’

Family Member: So, what will they do when they find out she is dead?’

ANZ: ‘Either report her account to the frauds division or report her to the credit bureau, maybe both!’

Family Member: ‘Do you think God will be mad at her?’

ANZ: ‘Excuse me?’

Family Member: ‘Did you just get what I was telling you . . . The part about her being dead?’

ANZ: ‘Sir, you’ll have to speak to my supervisor.’

phone: Family Member: ‘I’m calling to tell you, she died in January.’

ANZ: ‘The account was never closed and the late fees and charges still apply.’

Family Member: ‘You mean you want to collect from her estate?’

ANZ: (Stammer) ‘Are you her lawyer?’

Family Member: ‘No, I’m her great nephew.’ (Lawyer info given)

ANZ: ‘Could you fax us a certificate of death?’

Family Member: ‘Sure.’ ( fax number is given )

After they get the fax:

ANZ: ‘Our system just isn’t set up for death. I don’t know what more I can do to help.’

Family Member: ‘Well, if you figure it out, great! If not, you could just keep billing her. I don’t think she will care.’

ANZ: ‘Well, the late fees and charges do still apply.’

Family Member: ‘Would you like her new billing address?’

ANZ: ‘That might help.’

Family Member: ‘ Rookwood Memorial Cemetery , 1249 Centenary Rd, Sydney Plot Number 1049.’

ANZ: ‘Sir, that’s a cemetery!’

Family Member: ‘Well, what the F**K do you do with dead people on your planet?’

–Nicole

HISTORIC 1952 JAGUAR C-TYPE SPORTS RACER, DRIVEN TO VICTORY BY PHIL HILL, JOINS STARTING LINE-UP FOR RM?s MONTEREY SALE– BLENHEIM, Ontario (June 10, 2009) ? A historic 1952 Jaguar C-Type Sports Racing Car that was driven to victory in 1952 by the legendary Phil Hill to claim the Jaguar C-Type?s first North American racing victory has joined the starting line-up for RM Auctions Sports & Classics of Monterey event, to be held August 13th ? 15th in Monterey, California.

The rare C-Type, designated XKC-007, was one of just 53 examples built and one of the first Jaguar C-Types delivered to the United States. Shipped to New York in 1952, this example was immediately driven to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, where it, along with XKC-009, made their competitive racing debuts as part of the company?s North American sales pitch for the model. It was at this meet that XKC-007 made Jaguar history when the eventual World Champion driver, Phil Hill ? then just 25 ? drove it to victory in The Sheldon Cup. Under the sponsorship of Charles Hornburg, the Western United States Jaguar distributor, and with Phil Hill back behind the wheel, XKC-007 went on to achieve further success at Torrey Pines that same year.

XKC-007 passed through the hands of numerous owners over the following years and was fully restored by noted Jaguar expert Terry Larson before making its way into the distinguished, private collection of Jerry and Kathy Nell in 1993 where it has remained ever since. Presented in period correct condition, it notably displays the signature of the great Phil Hill and retains its original, numbers matching engine.Throughout its racing career, XKC-007 was never crashed.

In addition to its rich race history, XKC-007 has enjoyed success on the show field, awarded a national championship in 1994 by the Jaguar Club of North America. In 2002 it was reunited with Phil Hill at Pebble Beach to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the C-Type, as well as at another commemorative event in 2006 in Elkhart Lake when the famed Wisconsin road track was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The rare 1952 Jaguar C-Type Sports Racing Car, chassis number XKC-007, will lead a magnificent line-up of investment-quality collector cars when RM Auctions highly anticipated Sports & Classics of Monterey auction event returns to the Portola Hotel and Spa, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, California, August 13th to 15th. The auction preview will commence August 12th from 12noon ? 6:00pm, followed by full-day previews on August 13th through 15th with auction action each evening. Admission to the three-day event is $40.00 USD per person. An official auction catalog is available for an additional $100 USD.

For further information and full event details, please visit www.rmauctions.com or call 800-211-4371 (within North America) or +1 519 352 4575.

NEW POCKET KNIFE LAWS COMING– The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency is proposing a new definition that could be used to eliminate 8 of 10 legal pocketknives in the United States right now, according to activists who are gearing up to fight the plan.

The federal bureaucracy is accepting comments ? written only ? that must be received by June 21 before its planned changes could become final, but Doug Ritter of KnifeRights.org, said the implications of the decision would be far-reaching, since many state and federal agencies depend on the agency’s definitions to determine what is legal in the United States.

For a long time, those switchblades that have long stiletto blades that are spring-ejected powerfully from the side or end of the handle have been illegal in the United States, but now a review by the agency of its own approval in 2008 of a particular type of knife for import is raising serious alarms.

Ritter said the effect of the proposed change would be that the new design in knives, many of which contain a tiny spring to help the user pull open the blade and lock it into position, would be classified alongside those true weapons where the user just presses a button and the blade is ejected.

“They are saying that any knife that you can open quickly or any knife that you can open with one hand is therefore a switchblade,” Ritter told WND.

Ritter suggested that up to 80 percent of the pocketknives sold in America today either are one-handed opening knives or so-called assisted opening knives ? and they all suddenly would be classified as illegal switchblades. He said the proposal, which puts pocketknives in the classification of switchblades ? described by a Senate committee as “almost exclusively the weapon of the thug and the delinquent” ? isn’t fair. “There are 40 million people in America walking around with pocketknives in their pocket,” he said.

Further, the majority of crimes committed with knives are done with the “lowly kitchen knife,” he said.

According to Ritter’s website, the proposed revocation of the approval for “assisted opening knives,” would impact “most other pocketknives, even simple old-fashioned slip-joints.”

By Bob Unruh

–from Rogue

Click on the banner for the Kraftech deal.

The Pastor’s Ass —The pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won..The pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in therace again, and it won again.

The local paper read:PASTOR’S ASS OUT FRONT.

The Bishop was so upset with this kind of publicity that he ordered the pastor not to enter the donkey in another race.

The next day, the local paper headline read: BISHOP SCRATCHES PASTOR’S ASS.

This was too much for the bishop, so he ordered the pastor to getrid of the donkey.The pastor decided to give it to a nun in a nearby convent.

The local paper, hearing of the news, posted the following headlinethe next day:NUN HAS BEST ASS IN TOWN.

The bishop fainted.He informed the nun that she would have to get rid of the donkey, so she sold it to a farmer for $10.

The next day the paper read:NUN SELLS ASS FOR $10..

This was too much for the bishop, so he ordered the nun to buy back the donkey and lead it to the plains where it could run wild..

The next day the headlines read: NUN ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE.

The bishop was buried the next day.

The moral of the story is . .. . being concerned about public opinioncan bring you much grief and misery even shorten your life.So be yourself and enjoy life.

DR. ROGUE RESPONDS TO AFTERMARKET COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS– Sorry about the delay in responding, I was ragged from riding back from covering the event in PA and crashed on the couch. The Motorcycle Metal and Mayhem event was great. So good we never made it to Ohio to cover the drags DUH. I will get you some thing on it as soon as I can.

In reference to SEMA I think one of the most important things they can do at this time is to help Stop Cops from Confiscating Motorcycles for bullshit reasons like the transmission, front ends, exhaust, etc. are not what came on the vehicle when it left the factory.

This is very similar to what they already accomplished with cars and hot rods where components were changed in years passed. For example it is Not Illegal to change a transmission on a motorcycle. Just say you decide you want a BAKER or Jims transmission because you feel they are superior to what you have. By doing so the new transmissions have their own serial numbers and are definitely not Harley. When the cops run the numbers from Harley and the transmission number is now different in some cases they want to confiscate the motorcycle.

They know in most cases the transmission is not stolen but still want to take the motorcycle in hopes that they can some how ending up keeping it.

Apply the same thing to front ends or other parts. I have written before about Connecticut Trooper John Kenny and the Motorcycle Task Force who have been doing this for years. This Has To Stop!

SEMA has stopped law enforcement from confiscating cars and trucks and should be able to educate the motorcycle industry how they did it. Manufactures of aftermarket parts would surly benefit from this as well as the consumer.

There are many other benefits and I will get into some more soon.In the mean time I have asked Mike Greenwald to respond to you as well.

–Rogue

BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT– Here is a photo I took at a bike night. I like the reflections in the fender.thought you might a like a photo for the news or some other area.

I would be thrilled see it up on Bikernet I’ve been hanging almost when you started in 1996 or so.Been a hell of ride.

–Don Kline
aka Loner

For Sale – 1 Wife – Slightly Used – 1964 Model–Reply to: sale-pkwts-1204476414@craigslist.org

For Sale?One (1) Wife, slightly used, 1964 Model Needs muffler, as it is currently VERY LOUD. Intake valve is stuck in the open position. Rear end needs major overhaul. A crack there has grown monstrously large. Needs re-wiring?Many wires are currently crossed. Lots of little dings in the body, which have been covered up with too much paint in a failed effort at camouflaging them.

Needs re-upholstering?Carpet has turned a dingy gray. Needs front-end work–Headlights are too close to the ground, and fenders are too far apart. May not pass emissions test, as it currently produces foul clouds of malodorous gases on a regular basis, Heater works great. Hot air is never in short supply..

Asking $500 or trade for 2000 model.

–Rodan

ROLLIN SIXES E-BAY SEAT ACCOUNT CONTACT– I was just wondering if there would be any way to post a link to our ebay store when you post our stuff up so folks can find us? If so i would be thankful. Our site is down again being worked on. When they click on our logo there is nothing there.

I love website guys so much i just want to pick them up and squeeeeezzze them real hard to show how much i really care LOL.

I have included some info and pictures of our seats for you to use along with a few new logo images. I am also including the link to our ebay store to make finding where to buy our stuff easier. Ebay link: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Rollin-Sixes-Choppers/Rollin-Sixes-Choppers-n-Rods.html_

–Jerry,
Rollin Sixes.
phantom5100@yahoo.com

BIKERNET PUBLIC ALERT, REMEMBER– Cell Phone

Numbers Go Public this month. REMINDER…. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

…. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You> must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.

–from Dr. Hamster

SIN WU QUESTIONED–Is that Sin Wu posing in this past Sunday’s post?

–B-Man

Demon’s Cycle Partnership with Utima Produces New High Performance Motor–Demon’s Cycle Inc. and Ultima Motorcycle Products have teamed up to produce and make available to the Performance oriented motorcycle public a motor that has never before been available and which will become the new standard by which all V-twins are compared.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 5, 2009 — Demon’s Cycle Inc. and Ultima Motorcycle Products have teamed up to produce and make available to the Performance oriented motorcycle public a motor that has never before been available and which will become the new standard by which all V-twins are compared. As a competitor, it by far exceeds the capabilities of engine offered by Harley-Davidson. The new design configuration is built upon tried and proven engine configuration but is clearly superior in all respects and vastly outperforms the competition in many ways.Not just another quality engine. The designers of this high performance model built in too many features to list but the most distinguishable are noted below. Demon’s Cycle and Ultima are foremost in cutting edge performance related style and quality mechanical innovation. The new engine offered here clearly demonstrates that they have found the secret which others had previously sought after but have come up short until this time. Here are some of the differences and advantages of the new Demon’s 114 engine in comparison to the Ultima 113 ci engine:

The 113 has a 4 1/2 in stroke and a 4″ bore. The 113 is an under square motor (more stroke than bore) and has much higher piston speed (linear feet per second) than the Demon’s 114″ which has a 4″ stroke and 4 1/4 bore. They have managed to reduce piston speed in Demon’s 114″ Motor’s.
This reduction in piston speed results in less wear on the cylinder walls and piston skirts. So it’s the most reliable engine out there on today’s market. This is the future engine and they sell it for the same price as a 113″ Ultima engine with special air cleaner, better rocker boxes and thicker head gasket for more reliability and dependability.

Also, the increase in rod ratio (rod length divided by stroke) lessens the side load on the cylinder walls, reducing friction, heat, and allowing a much more free reving motor.

By utilizing the MWM 248 cam we were able to retain the great torque characteristics down low and with the increased cylinder fill provided by the increased rod ratio, the Demon’s 114 will still pull very hard on the top end.

“We have made the first reliable high performance engine ever created. We nailed the task. It will create many very happy customers,” says Artem Rodos, Demon’s Cycle VP.

Another advantage of the shorter stroke is that the Demon’s 114″ is smoother than the 113. Being based on the 4 1/4″ bore engine family, the Demon’s 114″ has the much stronger 3 piece crankshaft used in the 120/127/130/140 series of motors, along with the much stronger rods.
Billet rocker boxes with holes allow for much better cooling and breathing of the engine. Demon’s custom billet air intake system allows for much better air flow and unrestricted performance.

‘We should mention that the Demon’s 114 is .125 shorter than a 120/127 for those early Softail frames that are very difficult to fit a 120/127 in. And, a lot more exhaust systems will fit with less hassle than on a 120/127 engines.’

CASTING CALL FOR DISCOVERY CHANNEL SHOW–We’re helping cast for a new Discovery Channel Show and we’re looking for Auto Experts to appear in upcoming episodes. Here are all the details:

http://www.gotcast.com/casting-calls/Garage-Wars/54199

All submissions are going through GotCast, so if you know anyone please encourage them to submit!

–Justin Moodley
Director of Operations
jmoodley@gotcast.com
614.484.5025 (office)
614.487.3704 (fax)
1.866.459.3381 (toll free)
Columbus, OH I Los Angeles, CA

Family donates Arlen Ness bike to raise funds for kids with special needs– Craig Betz of California was a longtime motorcyclist and a new member of the international motorcycle group Hamsters, USA. Last fall, shortly after being inducted into the group at the 2008 Sturgis Rally, Betz lost his battle with cancer. His most beloved possession was arguably his custom Arlen Ness Speed Liner motorcycle, built by world-famous bike builder Arlen Ness.

As part of Craig?s legacy, his sister Cecily Betz donated his motorcycle as a fundraiser for the non-profit organization Children?s Care Hospital & School, which serves children with special healthcare and educational needs. Rapid City is located in the foothills of the Black Hills, just 30 miles from Sturgis.

Raffle tickets are available now for $25 at www.biketickets.com The drawing will be held at the Hamsters, USA annual banquet during the Sturgis Rally on August 3, 2009. The winner will be notified by phone, and the bike will be signed for the winner by Arlen Ness and his sons, Cory and Zack, also builders. The 2006 Arlen Ness Speed Liner has a 124? S&S motor and Baker 6- speed transmission.

Hamsters, USA spokesman Grady Pfeiffer says the group is known for their big hearts when it comes to children. ?We are really pleased that Craig and Cecily chose to remember special kids through the Hamsters, USA organization and Children?s Care. This is a really nice testament to who Craig was.?

Children?s Care of Rapid City, served over 1200 children last year. It is affiliated with Children?s Care Hospital & School, based in Sioux Falls, SD . Children?s Care is a private, independent, non-profit organization with a mission to help children with special needs reach their best-possible potential. Funds raised through the raffle will provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus special educational and psychological services. The organization as a whole served over 2600 children last year.

Cycle Rider Killed inSoutheast HoustonHOUSTON, Texas – Police say a motorcycle rider was killed after colliding with a driver who was attempting to back out of a freeway entrance ramp.

Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, police say a driver of an SUV was traveling in reverse down entrance ramp to the Gulf Freeway from the feeder road near the South Sam Houston Parkway.

As the SUV continued in reverse down the entrance ramp, police say two motorcycles attempted to enter the freeway.

One of the motorcyclists hit the back corner of the SUV and lost control, say officials.

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the rider was not wearing a helmet.

It’s unclear if the driver of the SUV will face any charges.

OFFICIAL JESSE JAMES WEST COAST CHOPPER FOR SALE, $31,000–It’s fresh,West Coast Chopper CFL. Started the build in 2005 and completed 2008. Excellent condition less than 500 miles, CFL Web gussett frame, 4 up 2 out 250 rear tire, 96″ S & S Shovel head motor, 6 speed transmission, WCC FU Pipes, Springer front end, BDL open primary, right hand drive, internal throttle exile front rotor & rear brake, performance machine contour hydra clutch, performance machine contours foot controls, performance machine grips.

The air cleaner was given to me by Jessie James himself, you cannot buy this air cleaner that has this particular wording engraved on it. This is a West Coast Chopper Title not special Construction Title, bike has always been kept in house with cover on it. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!! NO-TRADES. You can e-mail me with any other questions or additional pictures at expd@hawaii.rr.com.

BIKERNET NEWS THIS WEEK IS HOSTED BY MODEL DANIELLE OF BALTIMORE– Shots were taken at Vinnie and Cody’s V-Force Customs Shop in New York, by Sam Dixon, the publisher of Biker Beauties Magazine.

Let’s see, what do I have for you next week. Maybe event reports from Rogue and Ray Wheeler. I’m working on another 5-Ball Racer Factory Racer project tech. I will launch a feature from Johnny White, on a Texas based shop tomorrow. We have a couple of Girls of Bikernet holding in a flight pattern over the headquarters.

My next major priority, while the Factory Racer parts are being powder coated, is the first Chance Hogan book. Need to lay it out and ship it to a printer next week. Quit fuckin’ around and get it done! Sturgis is flying at us fast and we’re beginning to work out the run plans. They should be nailed down next week.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS DRAGS ON WITH SOME COP STUFF, ERIC HERRMANN ART IN SOUTH DAKOTA, SCORPION JACKET GIVEAWAY, TEASER SHOTS FROM CHICA, LACONIA BROKE SPOKE SALOON OPEN ALL SUMMER, EUROPEAN NEWS FROM FEMA, BAKERSFIELD THUNDER RUN 2009 AND MORE.

Continued From Page 2

SENIORS BIKERBAR–Mine Is the red, Bob and Bandit?s are blue.

–from Chris T.

UNCLE MONKEY’S FAVORITE STRETCH OF ROAD–My favourite stretch of road is several miles of highway between Melville and Yorkton Saskatchewan. As a road goes it is pretty bland; railroad to the east, a scattering of farm yard houses to the west with a few trees and sloughs thrown in to break things up. As boring that section of road is it always brings a smile to my face.

Maybe it is because I’m getting close to one of my favourite dealership. A chance to buy new goodies, to checkout the new rides, an opportunity to talk to a dealer who really understands the motorcycles we ride, their history and the heritage that has help make them an icon of this great land.

Maybe it is because it could be any stretch of road in North America. It is common, simple and tranquil. Even though every time I’ve rode it I’ve almost been hit head on by someone not paying attention, it gives me a chance to let go. I’m not compelled to prepare for the next hairpin corner. There is no looming precipice just beyond a guardrail or a wall of solid granite that is measured in miles thick next to my shoulder. It isn’t miles of concrete and steel of industry and wealth or a rolling countryside that stretches out through time and history. No it is just a simple stretch of road.

Rarely do we admit it, but we all have that special piece of road that unexpectedly tugs at our soul. Unspectacular and common it doesn’t have a name like the Dragons Tail and riders from all over the world don’t make a pilgrimage to ride it. No it is simple, honest and hardworking. It is like us. It is there steady and constant through the good times and the bad. It reminds us of home, reminds us of the times we are the happiest. We ease off the throttle and slump back into our seats and let the road carry us away. No longer man and machine together as one but simply a person in time and place.

Wayne “Uncle Monkey” Wuschke
Southern Independent Riders
www.stvictorboogie.com

We’re going to kick off a, “Favorite Road Contest,” shortly. Hang on.–Wilburn Roach.

RIDE TO WORK DAY–Next Wednesday, June 15, is national Ride to Work Day. This marks the18th national Ride to Work Day.

Ride to Work Day is a Minnesota-basednon-profit organization whose mission statement is “advocating andsupporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, andproviding information about everyday utility riding to the public.” We atthe Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) support this group and encourageeveryone to participate, at the same time wondering, shouldn’t every daybe ride to work day? Learn more at http://www.ridetowork.org/

PEDESTRIAN DETECTION TECHNOLOGY–Sensors, cameras, radar, lasers, detection technology, motion sensors . .. no this isn’t about spaceflight. This is all new technology that willbe more and more prevalent in newer autos each year. The whopper for thisyear is the new Volvo S60.

The S60 is over the top, even for the Swedes. The car will be the firstto employ what is being called “Full Autobrake and Pedestrian Detection.” Through a complex mixture of radar, cameras and software the car will”see” people in the crosswalk or to the rear of the vehicle even if thedriver does not and bring itself to an immediate stop.

According to a spokesperson at Volvo in response to some questions askedby the MRF the S60 will detect motorcycles moving or stationary. Volvosaid, “The system is being designed for vehicles including motorcycles,stationary or moving in the same direction. This means that the systemwill apply the brakes if a motorcycle is detected and it is determinedthat the driver of the car is not acting to avoid the accident.”

While that may be true in the lab, one cannot help being skeptical in areal world application. This technology may work, but what happens whenan entire generation learns to drive with this technology? We know humanscan be lazy naturally. Encouraging it could prove to be a slippery slope.

Contact: Jeff Hennie
MRF Vice President of Government Relations
Email: jeff@mrf.org

BAKERSFIELD THUNDER RUN 2009– Date:Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (PT) Location:
KERN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
1142 South P St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307

AFT Customs Metric Revolutions Auditions FROM BIKERNETMETRIC.COM–This is an old video but one most of you have never seen. It shows AFT Customs VTX 1300 with some of the new innovative parts and modifications that were industry firsts. There will be more newer videos on Bikernet Metric very soon so check back regularly.

Coyote Customs

Coyote Customs is one of the premier metric builders but owner Jason Conely likes to stay out of the lime light. However, he is going to give Bikernet Metric an exclusive on his latest project. I will add pictures as the build progresses. Check out Bikernet Metric?s cover blurbs in the right hand column for ongoing features on his builds and many others.
Also don?t forget the Metric Blog is updated DAILY with news, events, products and more! Find it and more at www.bikernetmetric.com .

Click here to Check out BikernetMetric.com.

THERE IS A PARALLEL BETWEEN MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS AND SEMA, THE CAR GUYS– Common Ground includes but is not limited to the following.Federal regulations and design specifications.Federal regulations that prohibit modifications that have a negative effect on safety equipment features.

Special federal requirements for products manufactured abroad.
Product defect/recall requirements.
Federal and State emissions compliance requirements. In many cases, there has been confusion about the process by which requirements can be met and Executive Orders (E.O.s) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are issued for applicable parts and systems.

Roadblock safety inspections.
Lighting.
Brake Hoses and Brake Hose Assemblies.
Rims/Wheels for Vehicles other than Passenger Cars.
Tires.
Inclusion and Exclusion in Federal and State mandated insurance requirements.

In addition to these shared concerns, motorcyclist rights advocates have purchasing power and influence others within their pier groups that are very similar to those covered in a June 09 article entitled Trends in eCommerce: Importance of Consumer Behavior and Perceptions.

–Mike Greenwald

Click on the banner to check SEMA out. Anyone can join from individuals to corporations.

EUROPEAN NEWS FROM FEMA–Motorcyclists’ Protection Guardrails: CEN members give priority to details rather than saving lives–Last week, CEN’s technical committee on road equipment (TC226) held its annual meeting in Berlin. The draft standard which would make guardrails safer for motorcyclists was not on the agenda for adoption. Too many comments received. FEMA will push again this issue at the next sub-committee meeting (TG1) in September!

The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) is sad to announce that its efforts to get the draft standard for motorcycle-friendly guardrails adopted in 2009 have not been successful. The draft proposal, based on the Spanish standard, has not been submitted for the formal voting in Technical Committee 226, which met on Thursday and Friday last week in Berlin, due to more than a hundred comments received.

One may reasonably ponder the reasons behind such an amount of comments over an existing standard with proven efficiency records, also used by several other countries in their national efforts to find a solution for motorcyclists hitting crash barriers. Indeed, every stakeholder around the table is defending different interests in the development of the standard, or indeed non-development, and economic interests at stake are not negligible.

FEMA’s General Secretary, who has actively participated in the preparation of the draft, says: “I believe some CEN participants tend to forget the reality behind the objective. Some participants are trying to minimize the problem while some others only focus on detailed technical criteria in order to have the best standard at first shot. But the truth is that motorcyclists are being killed sliding on roads in the meantime. And to those who complain that this issue is a minor problem considering the number of motorcycles in comparison to other vehicles, I would like to strongly remind them of one very essential principle in road safety: whatever minority or majority of road users it is about, in no way should the safety of some endanger the life of others! FEMA wouldn’t have spent 20 years of energy and motorcyclists’ money if this was not a real issue!”

The next TC266 sub committee (TG1) meeting is expected to take place sometime in September. FEMA will propose to split comments received into 2 categories: those that can be considered for this version of the standard and those to be analyzed once the standard has been adopted, hopefully not later than 2010.

LACONIA BROKE SPOKE SALOON Open All Summer!–The Broken Spoke Saloon, Laconia location is open until November 1st!Broken Spoke Saloon & Museum ? 1072 Watson Road (Route 3) Laconia, NH www.BrokenSpokeSaloon.com

People can stay right at the Spoke at the RV Ranch – they can get more info at BrokenSpokeSaloon.com and reserve via phone or on site.

Phone is 866-754-2526.

Bikernet Launches Daily Metric Motorcycle Blog. Blog will Feature Bikes, News, Accessories and Other Metric Related Information–Wilmington, Calif.?June 11, 2009:Bikernet, the largest and most read online motorcycle publication, announced the launching of its daily Metric motorcycle blog. The new blog site (bikernetmetric.com) will provide information on bikes, products and accessories, industry news, legislative updates and event information daily. Readers and subscribers to the blog will receive breaking news at no charge.

In addition, readers will be able to comment on blogs and create dialog with other readers and riders. A hot shot blog manager, Mark Steward, will be available constantly, so readers can submit their own news and information, creating an online community.

?With the Metric industry booming there is just too much information to include under one site,? exclaimed Keith Ball, publisher of Bikernet. ?Bikernet Metric?s blog will help readers find news that is relevant and of interest quickly and easily.?

BikernetMetric takes the blog experience to another level. In addition to the daily blog, a staff of writers and photographers is in place to deliver full features on custom bikes, tech articles, road tests and event coverage from all over the world. Each article will be archived for instant access 24/7.

–Mark Stewart
Outlaw Communications
mark@outlawcommunications.com

RAY WHEELER AND JEREMIAH ASSIGNED TO COVER THE REDWOOD RUN 2009–“Bad ass hot rod at the Rat Fink reunion,” said Ray, as he polished his new paint on his hot rod dyna glide and headed north for the Redwood run. Jeremiah, on his rigid Shovel will meet Ray in the campgrounds.

We’ll see if either one returns with a photo and or a sober report. Roll the dice, the odds are slipping fast.

–Snake

CENTRAL COAST CYCLES RELEASES PETE ALVA PHOTO TAKEN IN LAUGHLIN–My dad’s good friend stopped by during a photo shoot with Pete Alva in Laughlin! Couldn’t resist getting him into the shoot. Think he will put this one on his garage wall?

P.S. got our Sizzle Reel up for METAL MASTERS with legendary car customizer Gene Winfield ! check it out at :www.longboardpictures.com.

–Scott Long
Owner/Builder
Central Coast Cycles
Santa Cruz, CA
831.476.3901

WELD-ON HARDTAIL FROM BLACK SUNSHINE CUSTOMS–Black Sunshine Custom would like to introduce their Weld On Hardtail Section for your stock shovelhead frame.

This part is All American Made. It is fabricated out of DOM 1 1/8” tubing with seat section out of 1” DOM tubing. The whole section is completely 100% tig welded. It possesses a unique Heim joint axle block and comes with 3/4” axle and chain tensioner.

Cutting and welding required to your frame to mount this section. Please add $35.00 for shipping.

For more information, please call Brian @ 217-433-8745 or visit www.blacksunshinecustom.com

LACONIA BIKER BUILD-OFF TEASER SHOTS FROM CHICA–Here is low budget 6 days special. The gas tank incorporates dished areas using bent exhaust tubing.

–chica

Click on the banner to reach Chica directly.

5-BALL FACTORY RACER PAINT SCHEME DISCUSSION ON CHRIS KALLAS BLOG– I made a few comments on your plans and my take on it.

–CGK.
http://motorcycleart.blogspot.com/2009/05/1915-5-ball-fr-update.html

BIKERNET.COM CREATES WORKING GROUP FOR MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS–Keith R. Ball and the staff of Bikernet.com are working with the motorcycle aftermarket to provide a direct link between legislative efforts, motorcycle rights groups, and the custom motorcycle aftermarket industry.

“It’s been a goal of mine for 15 years to get the business side to help our freedom fighters,” said Ball. If successful, Keith hopes to encourage SEMA, the largest hot rod aftermarket organization in the United States, to work with us to deliver additional resources to the motorcycle rights community, since we face similar battles.

“The Motorcycle Aftermarket Working Group is made up of many leaders and business owners, but we want to reach out directly to state motorcycle rights groups for their input,” said Ball. “What can we do to help keep motorcycling free?” They are currently working on an agenda, so
E-Mail Bandit or (310) 830-0630.

SCORPION JACKET ROAD TEST–You can read all the dirt on the home page, but there was one missing element. Here’s the colored leather version. Of course, we tested the all-black version.

BIKERNET REPAIR DIVISION ON STRIKE– Tried to click on the free contest area and get my name in the hat for the Scorpion jacket. (I know what a cheap bastard 😉

Crappy economy effects all of us. I?m still wearing my coat from 20+ years ago and the zipper just sh!t the bed. I really liked the article on the Scorpion jacket and all the features that you pointed out. Besides your no bullshit writing always gets to the point.

Anyway when I click on the link or when I go to main menu to get to the area I get the following? error ‘80020009’ Exception occurred. /contest/index.asp, line 62

Keep up the good work, love the website and everything you have on it.

–weezdog”

“

If you read the leather jacket road test and want to win one, click the free contest banner above and enter. Tell us why you need this jacket. Keep in mind the size because we only have the one and it’s a 2X long.–Bandit

Motorsport Artist Eric Herrmann to exhibit at Cheyenne Crossing during ?Sturgis 2009?–For twenty years now, Eric Herrmann has been exhibiting his artwork throughout the black hills during the annual Sturgis Rally. We?ve made a move this year that I have wanted to try for some time now, states Eric. It?s one of my favorite stops during Sturgis, and I?m honored to have my trailer and art display located there this year.

Cheyenne Crossing, located at the junction of US Hwys. 14A & 385, is at the Lead / Deadwood side of the entrance to Spearfish Canyon. Offering an excellent Breakfast & Lunch, Beer Garden, and Fuel, it?s the perfect location to display my art, in the Heart of the Black Hills.

Eric also has several art displays throughout the area during the Sturgis rally which include Roma?s Restaurante? in Spearfish, One Eyed Jacks on Main St., and Samson?s Corner in Sturgis. To see all my latest work though, you have to stop by Cheyenne Crossing and check out our 40? trailer art display. Eric will be there daily from 7:30 to 4:00 unless he?s blasting through the canyon or attempting the Hill Climb again.

For additional information check out www.EricHerrmannStudios.com, www.CheyenneCrossing.org or call Eric Herrmann Studios at (480) 575-7559.

WHAT TO GET DAD? LEATHER HIM UP– Father’s Day Sale – ONLY 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.

It’s designed after the popular Dickies? work jacket with special features for added comfort & utility when riding.

Features:
– 2 hand warmer pockets
– 3 inside pockets
– Snap down collar
– Adjustable waist

All of our leather jackets are made from the finest naked cowhide for a supple feel and quality that will provide years of protection while maintaining it’s good looks. More details here.

EXCLUSIVE: FRONTLINE police will be forced to become “carbon cops” under the Government’s blueprint to cut greenhouse emissions–The Herald Sun can reveal Australian Federal Police agents will have to prosecute a new range of climate offences.But they are yet to be offered extra resources, stretching the thin blue line to breaking point.

“The Government is effectively saying to us, ‘Ignore other crime types’,” Australian Federal Police Association chief Jim Torr said.

The group had been trying for months, without success, to discuss the issue with Climate Change Minister Penny Wong, he said.

Interpol has warned the carbon market will be irresistible to criminal gangs because of the vast amounts of cash to be made. Possible rorts include under-reporting of carbon emissions by firms and bogus carbon offset schemes.

“If someone is rorting it by even 1 per cent a year, we’re talking about many, many millions of dollars,” Mr Torr said.

The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is facing Senate defeat unless it can secure the support of key cross-benchers or the Opposition.

Opposition climate change spokesman Andrew Robb said the scheme was problematic.

–from Michael Colburn

Continued On Page 4

BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS CONTINUES WITH LA CALENDAR SHOW UPDATES, COMPU-FIRE SINGLE-FIRE IGNITION THE EASY WAY, MONKEY ROCKS STURGIS, PERFORMANCE WHEELS FROM BLACK BIKE, FATHER DAY DEALS FROM K&G AND THE GENEVIEVE SCHMIDT SHIFT.

Continued From Page 1

THE GENEVIEVE SCHMIDT SHIFT–I’ve been riding motorcycles on the street for 20 years. This August I’m trying something different and venturing off road on a dual-sport ride in Colorado to raise money for a breast cancer charity and a gynecological cancers charity – something I’m passionate about. I’m very excited to be doing this because I’ve never done a charity ride of this magnitude. I’m spreading my proverbial life experience wings — and I’m hoping you can help me make it happen.

I have to raise $2,000 to participate in this ride – and I’m half way to my goal as I write this email. Every little bit helps and that’s why I’m reaching out to you. I’m asking for a donation of just $10 or $15. You can donate by credit card or check – it’s very easy and can be done by visiting www.firstgiving.com/genevieveschmitt.

Thanks for letting me into your day by reading this. I sincerely appreciate what you can do for me to help me reach my goal.

A full report on my ride with both video and photos can be found on my Web site, http://www.WomenRidersNow.com , a few weeks after I return in late August.

— Genevieve Schmitt
WomenRidersNow.com
TrikeRidersNow.com
ScooterRidersNow.com

BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING SEMINAR– It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there’s nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.

My name is Bob. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Debbie. When I took “early retirement” last year, it became necessary for Debbie to get a full-time job along with her part time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age.

I usually get home from the golf course about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don’t yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men’s Grill at the club so eating out is not reasonable. I’m ready for some home cooked grub when I hit that door.

She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it’s not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won’t clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.

Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take ’em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she won’t have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn’t hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.

When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I’m a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me too.

I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Debbie. I’m not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.

Signed,

— Bob

FATHER’S DAY DEALS AT K&G CYCLES–K and G Cycles want to help you get the ol’ dude leathered up for the big day. Dad needs to look his best when he’s out riding with the boys. Father’s Day is a great chance to help up him up his image with some new leathers.

K and G Cycles is running a great Father’s Day sale with all men’s apparel at up to 20% off retail prices. This means you can get Dad some new chaps to replace those old raggedity ones he wears to every rally. How about a new leather jacket?

K and G has over 60 different styles and colors to choose from. Don’t forget the details like new gloves and new wallet. Choose from over 50 different styles of gloves and over 30 different biker wallets.

Dad deserves to get all leathered up for Father’s Day and K and G Cycles is the perfect place to get the job done! Stop by www.kandgcycles.com for a great Father’s Day sale.

–George M. Marakas
www.kandgcycles.com

D&D EXHAUST PUTS COLOR IN YOUR LIFE & ON YOUR BAGGER–Do you feel that you are living in a Black & White world? Is everything just a little drab? Do you need a little excitement, Bunkie?

If you said yes to any of these questions then you should be thinking D&D Performance Exhaust. D&D build exhaust pipes that not only look good but will plaster a grin on your face with the added horsepower and torque.

Doug Lineback wrote in at D&D and said, ?Got my Fat Cat on my birthday last week for my 2009 Road Glide. Note how the pipe really sets the bike off. This is the 3rd FatCat pipe on the last three bikes we have owned!?

But Wait There?s More ? D&D?s BOSS Fat Cat kit includes a D&D 2 into 1pipe along with a Zipper’s air cleaner? it produces a whopping 15% increase in HP, 15% increase in Torque.

At idle, the motorbike exhaust is deep and boomy and full of character… just the way you want it. And once you crack the throttle the sweet basso-profundo notes just keep on getting better. — GET MORE DETAILS AT D&D Bagger Central.

Jim Walczak joins Buffalo Chip management staff– Former Rushmore Plaza Civic Center manager, Jim Walczak has joined the staff at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. Walczak was the Civic Center manager from 1998 to 2001.

Walczak joins the Chip?s staff as a project manager. ?We?ve been blessed with continued growth and now we actually have departments. We have at least two major television episodes being filmed here,? said campground owner Rod Woodruff. ?We?re hosting notable industry representatives and celebrities from all over the world. And, we now have a first class art exhibit as well as one of the most important bike shows in the country. Our military tribute continues to grow and this year we?re hosting two charity rides. Jim is the perfect choice to make sure those events are handled professionally and with elegance.?

Walczak said he is excited for the chance to help make the Chip?s 2009 event ?part of a continuing success story. The Chip has a great team and I love the team environment. And, it?s a great opportunity to come back to the place I love.?

Prior to returning to the Black Hills, Walczak was the executive director of VenuWorks of Racine, LLC, where he managed the events at the Racine Civic Center in Racine, Wis. His resume includes a long list of duties as a facility, event and building management executive at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, MI, KI Convention Center in Green Bay, WI and the Fox Cities Arts Center in Appleton, WI.

He is well known in the music industry as the creator of the ?Lost Cities Tour,? which he developed to attract top-level performers to non-traditional entertainment venues, including the Rapid City Civic Center. The program brought together building managers from ten cities to offer entertainers opportunities to perform multiple dates in venues where many had not performed before.

SHOWBIKE 2009 RICHIE H. FROM FL– I was born in Freeport, Long Island, New York and at the age of 12 saw my first motorcycle club, Hell’s Angels ride by and that’s all it took, I was hooked! Shortly after I started building bicycles with engines in them, and one after another I built them bigger, better, faster.

By the time I was 20, I had saved enough money to buy my first motorcycle, a 1961 Harley-Davidson Panhead, paid $2000.00 for it. Over the years I had rebuilt the engine, transmission, rewired and refined every part on that bike.

The only things I did not do was paint and chrome as I sent these out to be done. I moved to Florida in 1999 (too cold in N.Y.) and decided to make it a show bike. The awards and trophies I’ve won over the year’s makes the experience and building time all worth it. It’s become a part of me, and my life.

I’m retired now and the enjoyment I get from people looking at the workmanship and detail in this machine is just amazing.

Now a bit about this bike-82′ stroker(3.5×4.25)Truit&Osbourn flywheels, S&S heavyduty rods and KeithBlack 9.5to1 Pistons. Exhust’s are 1.75″ Gooseneck drag pipes (no baffel’s). Andrews B cam, chromemoly pushrods by S&S, and solid lifters.

PanHeads are ported and polished by me, valves are Black Diamond with Sifton spring’s and retainer’s.The polished carb is a vintage S&S Super B (early 1970’s). The oil pump is also polished and HV by S&S and it all run’s thru a 05 Buell oil cooler mounted on the left front.

This is not just a showbike, I ride 10K a year and there is nothing more than I rather do than ride and show. I would like to thank everyone for the time and help they have given.

–Richie

D&D DEALER DIRECT PROGRAM EXPANDS–Here are the new dealers from last week.

1) Hemrick Performance 1444 Plaza South Dr Kernersville, NC 27284 336-407-4580
2) Munroe Motors 412 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94103 415-626-3496
3) American Imports 5013 Libbey Houston, TX 77092 832-275-2205
4) Howdy’s Cycle Sales 1466 Callens Rd Ventura, CA 93003 805-339-9266
5) High Rollers Cycle Seats 4145 High Point Rd Winston Salem, NC 27107 336-462-0398
6) Elite Outdoors Unlimited 4099 McDonald Dr Dubuque, IA 52003 563-556-0254

–Jennifer

Woman-owned Houston Kawasaki Store Awarded Multi-million Military Contract–When Shannon Tracy, the owner of UV Country Kawasaki in Houston, found out that the United States Special Operations Command was searching for a tough new tactical vehicle, she made a bid to provide the SOCOM with a large number of Kawasaki Teryx RUVs.

Having provided units to the military in June 2008, Tracyfigured the Teryx was an excellent choice for the military’s requirements for something tough, lightweight, quick and agile.

The military decided on the 2009 Teryx after conducting extensive research and numerous evaluations of everything from regular utility vehicles to expensive custom fabricated equipment.

Tracy’s efforts have paid off.Following the final round of evaluations, SOCOM awarded a contract worth up to $28,390,453 to UV Country. The woman-owned-small-business is scheduled to deliver up to 1,625 units over a five-year period under what’s called an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. This type of contract provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period of time.

For more information on Tracy’s dealership go to UV Country Kawasaki. For more on the Kawasaki Teryx RUV, go to Kawasaki.

TORIAN LEATHER AND BIKERNET TESTIMONIAL LETTER–Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for turning me on to Torian Leathers. I saw the ad on Bikernet and was interested in buying a Leather Workshirt. I called and left a message. Jeff called me back a few days later. We ended up jaw jacking for about twenty minutes.

I told him I’ve known you for over thirty years and he said he had just spent a time on the phone with you that day. Jeff and I both have Armenian backrounds so he told me an interesting story. It seems that a few years back Jeff went to the Sacramento Mile bike races. He worked a deal to get in the pits by trading a Hot Wheels #98 Agajanian car for a pit pass. The guy he traded with is my cousin, Chris Agajanian! We got a good laugh on that one.

I’m looking forward to getting my new leather from Jeff. He wants me to send him a picture of me on my scoot wearing his jacket when I get it. Cool. I also have spoken to Chris Kallas, I bought a print of a nice Panhead chopper from him. We got to talking and I mentioned that you had run a picture of my scoot from the Grand National Show, and he said, “You mean the orange one with the goldleaf flames?”

I was blown away. I also found a magnifying glass size picture of me and my bro’s on MCart at one of the first MMA toy runs from Griffith Park to Pasadena, you were probably there too.

Oh, before I split I also wanted to thank you for spilling your guts about how our hearts (and bodies) change when we get up to and past the big “six-0”. We are blessed to still be vertical and speaking semi-coherently at this age. The young guys need to hear it so they can hopefully save some for later.

I’m enjoying the Motorcycle and Hot Rod/Custom stuff as much if not more now than when we lived our lives at 100MPH non-stop. Remember, “Old age and treachery overcome youth and enthusiasm every time!” Back in the neighborhood we called them the old vatos, the veteranos, now we are them. Thanks for Bikernet and for being my brother,

God Bless you,

–ROSS

PERFORMANCE WHEELS FROM BLACK BIKE–Black Bike has what it takes to meet your baggers performance needs. Our lightweight 18? wheels allow you to run low profile tires that eliminate sidewall flex. Get rid of that sloppy feel when you ride and be prepared to be amazed by your Bagger?s handling potential.Starting at about $600

Blackbikewheels.com
(818) 341-2550

OL’ SKOOL PUBLISHER’S MERC–Check out this shot of my 49 Merc

–Geno

MONKEY ROCKS STURGIS–Sturgis, SD, June 6, 2009 – – Monkey Rock, the premier exhibitor and entertainment venue of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, has announced an exciting entertainment schedule and partnerships with some of the most recognized and respected names in the motorcycle industry.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is legendary, but more importantly, riders come to have fun! Monkey Rock is committed to providing a world-class entertainment experience daily from 11am through the wee hours; offering live rock and country music acts, dancing girls, Worlds Largest Cocktail Party, girls, special guest appearances and autograph session, girls, motorcycle stunt riding, girls, Miss Sturgis Contest, wet t-shirt contests, girls, live radio broadcasts, girls, motorcycle tributes, games, fun, girls! Did we say girls?

Old-school is incorporated in this new brand, too. We are proud to welcome Ron Segal of Segal Fine Arts who brings with him the genius of David Mann. One of motorcycling?s most beloved artists, David Mann is remembered, and revered, for creating images that enhanced and embraced the biker lifestyle. Over 50 originals, many not previously offered to the public, will be included in the David Mann Museum Exhibit.

Monkey Rock is pleased to announce it has partnered with Outback Steakhouse and will deliver the best food in Sturgis from 9am-11pm daily. ?Nobody does food better than they do and there will be no compromise in Sturgis,? stated Monkey Rock Chief Operating Officer Chris Edwards. ?We?ve set the industry standard in customer service by investing in our staff, and partners like Outback.?

Come to Monkey Rock and discover why this unique entertainment, food and beverage venue is changing the face of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Monkey Rock is new life. We are enthusiasm. We are committed to making the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally a better event. We?ll keep you entertained, we?ll keep you fed, we?ll keep you coming back for more.

The easily accessible Monkey Rock Event Center (formerly Thunder Road) is located at the heart of the rally on Highway 34 and will be open August 1-10, 2009 from 8am-2pm. We offer an abundance of free parking. Updates and exhibitor information can be found on our web site www.monkeyrock.us

KTM Withdraws from Dakar Rally–KTM says it will no longer be represented at the Dakar rally, as of late held in South America, either with an official factory team or a KTM-supported team following the organizing body’s decision to allow only bikes with a maximum displacement of 450cc.

The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), organizers of the “South American Dakar” made the decision today, June 4. The new rule goes into effect for the next race, in January 2010.

While professionals and past champions who planned to ride larger machines will be allowed only on the smaller bikes in 2010, the ASO says amateurs planning to ride larger machines will be forced to use a “bridle” to limit performance “to the level of the 450cc.”

Here’s what else the ASO has to say: “For several years, more and more of the top bikers have won specials or finished in the leading ten overall positions using under 450cc bikes. Financially more accessible and more reliable than the older bikes of the previous generations and now more adapted to the demands of off-road rallies, the 450cc still have a deficit in performance that prevent them from reaching even higher ambitions. This difference will be totally erased for the 2011 Dakar, during which only bikes with engines under 450cc will be accepted.”

KTM has enjoyed eight consecutive victories in the world-renowned rally event. A KTM communiqu? suggests the ASO’s change to the rules was designed to end the dominance of KTM and came without any advance warning.

“Every sport regulation needs changes and adjustments to new developments to retain an interest in it, but this also requires the appropriate lead times,” says KTM Motor Sport Advisor Heinz Kinigadner. “We have the entire material for the 690 Rally motorcycles for our factory team as well as that for 50 customers’ motorcycles in our storage facility ready to be constructed in June. Riders’ contracts have been finalized and all the team members have been engaged.”

Following the decision for the deployment of 450cc motorcycles, which KTM calls “unthinkably unsuitable” for use in long distance rallies, the OEM says it can no longer economically justify a commitment to be engaged in the Dakar in the future.

“The financial consequences that results from this decision are enormous,” Kinigadner says. “Quite apart from this, we are shocked by the organizer’s lack of loyalty above all, because of the huge efforts we made following the cancellation of the Dakar in 2008 by contributing to the new edition ? even during a period of extreme economic crisis.”

KTM riders Marc Coma and Cyril Despres finished the rally in first and second places, respectively, at the 2009 South American Dakar.

?Submitted by Guido Ebert
DealerNews

Proner & Proner File Suit Against N.Y.S. Police for Illegally Stopping Bikers– NEW YORK, NY ? (Marketwire) ? 06/08/09 ? Proner & Proner, Attorneys at law, have filed a Federal class action lawsuit in the Federal Court for the Northern District of New York against the New York State Police as well as New York State and county authorities to stop them from conducting motorcycle-only roadblocks near popular motorcycle events.

Last year the New York State Police and county sheriffs stopped every motorcycle en route to twelve different events for “safety checks.” With the riding season starting, the New York State Police expect to conduct up to fifteen motorcycle-only roadblocks throughout the state this year. The events targeted include Americade in Lake George, the largest motorcycle event in the Northeast.

Mitchell Proner, an active motorcyclist and personal injury attorney, is initiating the lawsuit on behalf of all motorcyclists. Mr. Proner said that the New York State Police “uses the pretense of safety inspections to delay and harass motorcyclists without any reasonable belief that any laws are being broken.” Although courts have upheld DWI checkpoints as generally permissible, “These motorcycle roadblock stops are lengthy and do not address any legitimate safety concerns,” according to Mr. Proner.

–from Rogue

COMPU-FIRE SINGLE-FIRE IGNITION THE EASY WAY–Compu-fire has made the conversion of stock ignition systems to Single-Fire Ignition easy with the release of three new ignition kits for 1970 to 1999 Evo/Shovelhead Big Twins and 1971 to 2002 Sportsters. The kits feature the popular Compufire ignition modules (available for electric start, kick start and race applications with selectable ignition retard), a high output single- fire coil which mounts in the stock location and under the stock coil cover, and a set of universal fit silicone jacketed, Spiral-Core spark plug wires.

The ignition modules feature eight pre-programmed advance curves for engines that range from stock to wild and installation is easy with the Accu-ray static timing light. The adjustable rev-limiter protects the engine over a wide RPM range and the VOES operation is tunable to insure smooth operation of big inch engines.

Suggested retail price for the kits is $349.95.
P/N 22001 for Kick Start bikes
P/N 22003 for Electric Start bikes
P/N 22005 for race use with selectable retard

For more information and to receive a sales flyer contact ?

Spyke/Compufire
12155 Pangborn Ave. Downey, Ca.
562-803-1700
562-803-0378 fax
www.compufire.com

LUCKY DEVIL PROJECT BIKE TO BE UNVEILED IN STURGIS AT AMD SHOW– Made up my mind, I am staying in Houston during the ROT so I can get some work done on Nyla’s story material and the hydro bike, it is going to a trade show in October and has quite a bit of work to be done, hopefully that client will sponsor next years Sturgis run to bring it up to show, I’ll give you all the build material when it’s a little farther along.

I am more interested in making it to Sturgis with Nyla’s scoot plus, I’d love to bring up something for the modified Harley class at the AMD for this year!

I still haven’t figured out the details, but there are several options open, I’ll let you know what pans out.. . .

–Kent

Click to see morefrom Lucky Devil

QUOTE FROM BIKERNET MBA PROGRAM– A man owned a small chopper shop, The Department of Labor claimed he was not paying proper wages to his staff and sent a representative out to interview him.

I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them,’ demanded the rep.

‘Well, replied the owner, ‘there’s my wrench hand who’s been with me for 3 years, I pay him $400 a week plus free room and board. The cook/receptionist has been here for 8 years, and I pay her $250 per week plus free room and board. Then there’s the half-wit. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $50 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of whiskey every Saturday night. He also sleeps with my wife the cook/receptionist occasionally.

That’s the guy I want to talk to…the half-wit, says the agent.

That would be me, replied the shop owner.

Pajama Band Joins the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show / Calendar Girl Music Festival Weekend! —In a never ending quest to provide wholesome family entertainment, promoting quality artistic expression and enhancing the cultural experience and education of it’s visitors, the 18th annual LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend is excited to announce the addition of Pajama Band to the performance lineup of its 2-Day Calendar Girl Music Festival. The all girl band music concert weekend is included at no additional charge with the world’s premier street motorcycle event taking place July 18-19th at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach, CA.

A unique entertainment experience, Pajama Band features the vocal talents and songwriting skills of beautiful new 2010 FastDates.com Calendar Kitten, Penthouse Pet and Hustler Honey Jayme Langford / JaymeLangford.com. Just last month Jayme was nominated as one of the Best New Female Actress at the annual AVN Film Awards in Las Vegas. And Jayme is featured in the new 2010 edition FastDates.com Iron & Lace, Fast Dates and Garage Girls Calendars also being premiered at this year’s Calendar Show.

Performing with Jayme in Pajama Band are her renown and beautiful starlet girlfriends, Jana Jordan / ClubJannaJordan.com also a Hustler Honey and Penthouse Pet, and Louisa Lanewood / LouisaLanewood.com. The band will be making its professional world premier and debut at the 2009 Calendar Show performing their exciting new hit “Fuck You Until You Die” which has music critics raving. In what can only be described as pornicopia of visual and audio excitement. Pajama Band is sure to leave many new found fans in the audience amazed, breathless, and some older fans on the verge of cardiac arrest. The Critics are also saying these girls are giving new meaning to the genre “Hard Rock”!

Spectators also get complimentary weekend admission aboard the historic Queen Mary Ghost Ship, and entry to the Saturday Night Iron & Lace Calendar Builders Party with Mary Fall and Chain Reaction performing in the ship’s Observation Bar. Motorcyclist’s get $5 up front gated security parking. Should the Queen Mary’s lage automobile parking lot fill up, free shuttle bus rides are provided from the nearby downtown Long Beach’s Pike and Convention Center Parking Garages, plus there are paid Taxi Boat rides from Shoreline Marina direct to the Show.

Judge accepts Billy Lane’s no-contest pleaEx-celebrity bike builder faces Aug. 14 sentencing– VIERA — A Brevard judge today accepted motorcycle builder Billy Lane?s plea of no contest to a single felony count of vehicular homicide.He faces a cap of about nine years in prison when he is sentenced at 9 a.m. Aug. 14 by Circuit Judge Robert Burger. Prosecutors dropped a DUI manslaughter charge under the terms of the plea bargain.

The deal also mandates a lifetime license suspension, though defense lawyer Greg Eisenmenger said Lane might be able to retain use of it for specific purposes, such as work. Probation, house arrest or alcohol and drug provisions will be up to the discretion of the judge.Police said Lane’s blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit when he crossed a double yellow line to pass slow traffic on State Road A1A south of Melbourne Beach on Labor Day 2006.

–Rogue

AMAZING NEWS FROM BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE LAB–AT 5 MINUTES AND 6 SECONDS AFTER 4 A.M., ON THE 7TH OF AUGUST, THIS YEAR,THE TIME AND DATE WILL BE: 04:05:06 07-08-09THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL THE YEAR 3009!!!I had a deep feeling that you just needed to know this.

–Dr. Raymond Russell
In the states, this will take place on July 8th!

Continued On Page 3

You can ask twenty poets about the history of Biker Poetry‚ and you will get twenty completely different accounts of the same events. This is my version of the History of biker poetry. Find a comfortable chair and sit, this may take some time.

Before you can ask where and when did biker poetry start, you first must ask what is biker poetry? Biker poetry is a combination of rhythmic tales of the road combined with the unmistakable feel of Freedom. Notice the capital in the ‘F‚’ of Freedom. This is one word I believe so strongly in, I think it has earned its right to be capitalized. I challenge you to find an organization that embraces life’s freedoms more then bikers. Now that we have defined biker poetry lets assemble a timeline to go with it.

The 1960s The Haight Ashbury Years

A little history, The 60s were a time of change, We were at war, when all we wanted was peace. Those who did not support the war chose to grow their hair and expand their minds. Many of them moved to California. In the Haight Ashbury area there was an explosion of culture. You had bands such as the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane along with Big brother and the Holding Company. All did their own thing in their own time living an almost communal life. People were speaking their mind and you could find poetry in every coffee house and on crowded corner.

You may ask what do Hippies have to do with Biker Poetry? You have the question, and I have the answer.

At the very same time the Peace and Love hippy movement was forming a new breed was forming as well, Leather clad chopper riding outlaws, Bikers but not just any bikers, Outlaw Bikers. The AMA labeled these non- conformists 1%ers. They stripped their bikes down and made them an extension of their own being. The Hells Angels were often used for security by concert promoters at this time. It was only a matter of time before the Outlaw Bikers‚ and the Hippies co-mingle. After all they had the same views on a lot of subjects and were more similar then you might think.

This time period brought a lot of people together that normally wouldn’t cross paths. You had the Merry Pranksters and the Hells Angels expanding their minds together. In a nonjudgmental environment. Some of the beatnik poets became Bikers and some of the bikers became poets. Biker poetry is born.

The first real biker poet who comes to mind wasn’t a biker at all, but he could have been. His name was Hunter S Thompson. A well known writer/poet, he produced some very psychedelic works while running with the Hells Angels. Later on he even wrote a book about his experiences, which later became a movie. There are two real bikers that come to mind though that produced some great works around that time as well. Their names escape me right now, but the names are not important, the words are.

The ‘70s, The Out Of Control Years

The summer of love was dead. There was a major struggle for power in the biker scene. People were literally dieing in the streets. The hippies all got scared and ran away. I imagine a lot of them got jobs and blended in to society. Not bikers though, it got real bad for us a group, thanks to the media and stereotypical movies that portrayed bikers as long haired smelly killers. Some were, but that was a very small number.

JJ Solari reciting poetry in the Easyriders Studio.

Poetry faded away in the early to mid ‘70s. You would see you occasional poem in one of the biker ragazines of the time, but it was what you could call an accepted media form for a biker. Besides we were not allowed anywhere around poetry. We scared people and we knew it. There were a few poets out there though. They were not well known at the time, two of them were The Reverend K. Peddlar Bridges, Colorado T Sky and Renegade from Easyriders. They had a big role in biker poetry, so I will speak of them more later on.

The ‘80s Poetry reborn into a new life

The biker of the ‘80s was starting to grow strong and shed some of the stereotypes Hollywood had thrown at them. Bikers grew as a whole and so did the poetry. Magazines such as Easyrider and Outlaw biker had house poets, and poetry once again was seeping back into the coffee houses, but this time the movement takes us out east.

Peddlar and Sky hooked up, and they were making some noise. People were listening and taking their poetic words to heart. People could identify with what they were saying. Biker poetry didn’t only appeal to the biker. It also gained the interest of the working man and the college student.

The poetry told a story that many could place themselves within. Bikers were still outcasts but they were starting to gain acceptance. Some of their edges had smoothed out over time. Another biker on the Scene was New Jersey native Eddie “Sorez the Scribe” Pliska. He reached bikers all over the country thanks to his gig in Outlaw Biker .

Things were on the move upward for us poets, but we were still a cult type subculture.

Notorious Hamsters in Sturgis, Dave Perewitz on left, Bob Clark and Donnie Smith.

The 90’s A New Generation is on the rise

In the early ‘90s poetry took a brief hiatus. Things sort of stalled out. The writing didn’t stop but the live gigs slowed down and magazines didn’t publish our works as much as they once did. Some of the well known poets got by, raising a family and working a 9-5. The starving artist was tired of starving. This is about the time I hit the scene.

I’d been riding since I was 15 and writing even longer than that. I was on a search for others like me via the new found internet. I searched long and hard for biker poets like myself and had no luck. It was as if I was the only one.

In the late ‘90s I started placing my poetry on line and kept the search up for others like me. The first one I came across was Sorez. I knew of his work from my vast collection of old biker rags I had saved from the dumpsters over the years. We shared each others’ works and we both grew as poets. We became blood brothers and continued the search together. The next poet I ran into was Keith “Bandit” Ball. He mentored me and taught me form. And even offered to post my works on his website. (he wrote poetry for Easyriders in the ‘70s under a pen name, but wouldn’t give it up.) We were on a move!!

The New Millennium

Biker Poetry was really getting somewhere. At the Beginning of the Millennium we had old biker poets schooling new biker poets, and working as a well oiled machine. Some old favorites were in the light and some new ones were on the rise. This is about the time Sorez and I hooked up with Sky and Peddlar we brought the words of the seasoned biker poets to a new generation eager to listen, but not only listen participate! A rash of poets came to the surface and joined in with our movement. From all parts of the United States and even a few in Canada.

If you Google “Biker Poetry” a large number of names will jump right off the page at you. A few of them are, but not limited to the following Peddlar, Sky, Sorez The Scribe, Bear, Wolf, as well as myself Panhead Josh. But it’s not just male driven anymore, we got Gypsy Passion, the first Female Biker Poet Laureate! There are many others I have left out, but their part is just as important as the ones I have mentioned.

New old school from Australia. Photo by Matt Black, of TCB Magazine.

We now have Biker Poetry month, you can hear our words echo through the camp grounds once again, but now its not just limited to around the fire, in small groups, or down the block at the local coffee house. You can hear the poetic words flow from Laughlin and the Redwoods, from Laconia to Daytona. It’s been a long hard road full of twists and turns but you won’t find us backing off the throttle anytime soon I assure you! This decade has proven to be monumental in proportion. Biker poetry is on the rise, as each poet grabs the pen and scribes the words that drive them as they ride.

Bikers are now writing more then ever, whether it be poetry, biographies or true stories of the road. Sonny Barger has a number of books out that tell tales of biker life. A couple have even been on the best sellers list. Sorez, The Scribe, has a Great book out called Saddle Baggage, and I am working on my first book as we speak. In closing I’d like to leave you with a couple poems that I have carried with me for many years. Below you will find the very first Biker poem I ever read. It was published in a biker magazine long ago. I can’t even tell you which one anymore. The second one I wrote a few years back. It defines the true meaning of being a biker.

I hope you have enjoyed my little history lesson. Some of you will agree with it, some of you will not, and that’s ok. It’s all part of the freedom we all embrace as bikers.

What in the World’s Come Over You?

By Filthy Bill

What in the world’s come over you, Bob?
You used to be so neat.
I bet you haven’t taken a bath in six months.
Hey, man — smell your feet.

Your zits are as big as nickels
And full of yellow puss.
And I hear you’re living in a junkyard,
In the back of an old school bus.

Your blue jeans are so greasy,
They’ve turned a dull black.
And I see you took to wearing
A skull and crossbones on your back.

But Bob, you done good
When you bought that Hog.
And that young girl you got there
Sure ain’t no dog

Yeah, Yeah , I Know
They like to toot that coke,
And smoke that good ol‚
Colombian dope

And stay up late and
Ride that highway bike.
Yeah, man I know what
Them young girls like

Well, man, I got to go
Thanks for the buzz.
I’ll try to get back soon,
And watch out for the fuzz

Now if you need any help
With that young girl you got,
Don’t hesitate to call
I’m Johnny- on-the-spot

Now when others have kissed you off,
I’ll be your friend still.
Live to ride and ride to live,
Your bro forever, Flithy Bill.

Before Old School Was Cool

By Panhead Josh 7-3-04

Old School
When It Was New
Old School
Before It Was Cool

Tattooed
When It Was
Still Taboo
Webs, Crosses
Points Of Light

Long Beards
Long Hair Too
Fighting The Man
Beating Him Too

Swastikas, Iron Crosses
SS Bolts Too
On Our Vests
Trophies Taken
From You Know Who

Bikes Long And Lean
Less Is More
Bob It, Chop It, Mold It
Keep It Clean

Dirt Bike Tanks
Old Bicycle Handle Bars
Square D Headlights
King And Queens
Sky High Pipes

I Remember
The Days
Before Old School
Was Cool

Before It Became
A Fashion Statement
Never Did I Think
I'd See The Day
When Doctors And Lawyers
Put The Iron Cross
Proudly On Display

Paulie, Jesse, Bourget Too
Fucking Rolex Rangers
Sell Outs
Each And Everyone Of You

Don't Call Yourself Old School
You Don't Have The Soul
You Sure As Hell Don't Have
The Heart

Media Mongers
Hooked On Fame
Scripted Lines
Your Not Bikers
Not Old School

Your Entertainers
Reading Cue Cards
Trying To Act Bad Ass
Turning Ol Skool‚ Trendy
Looking Like Fools

While The Greybeards
Laugh Out Loud
And Cry Inside
You Sold Our Identity
You Made Old School Cool
For This We Will
Never Forgive You

Dedicated To The True Old School

–Panhead Josh
panheadjosh74@hotmail.com

The Redhead Called

Pavement as slippery as snot
Visibility non-existent in front of rain-soaked shades
A night as cold as a North Pole grave
But her silken memory never fades

Ninety miles an hour on a flat desert freeway
My front wheel slicing the rain like a skater on ice
Heart pounding against my leather clad chest
Until I find her, I continue to roll the dice

She called me screaming, panic in her voice
He spit her lip in a jealous rage
I whistled to my iron steed, like Roy to Trigger
My eyes went blood red, time to cut the sage

Her eyes as green as emerald marbles
She left me and the city for another venture
But her dire drug slipped under my skin
The sound of her voice on the phone was pure torture

Just 400 miles of rain and terror
An asphalt ribbon of wet careening trucks
I twisted the quick throttle, as if the doorknob to my future
It wouldn't open, just my luck

I rode into the drizzling night without hope
I rode like my tires were on fire, with my heart bungied to my sleeve
I rode because I had no choice
I rode because my soul bereaved

The rain and darkness clouded my vision
My heart clouded my senses
The longing pulled me like a tug pulls a ship
Nothing would stop me, not even chain link fences

What makes a man insane with love?
What tears his brain apart?
What causes him to destroy his life?
For the dream she has a heart

In the speeding darkness I heard the blaring horn
I caught the blinking hi-beams through gray spray
The Harley screamed to stay in line
I had to find a way

The lights bore down upon me
I twisted the throttle once more
Her twinkling eyes held on strong
The big twin locomotive forced me to find the whore

My heart held onto her haunting words
My wind whipped whispers begged for her love
Death would be a welcome escape
From this spellbound emotion, like an iron glove

My chrome grip intensified
I'd free her from violence
Stand tall against her assault
Make her mine, or would she jump the fence?

Facing him was easy
Facing her brought pain
Riding hard delivered nothing
But more dread in the rain

Could I survive the strain?
Would 18 wheels end my plight?
I mentally rolled the dice
And tore into the Arizona night

Alongside pulled the brazen truck honking
The cab lights on
An angelic blond driving
Was she singing a song?

She followed me to the gas stop
Her azure eyes spoke overt joy
I pressed my cold against her full warmth
Suddenly Dale Evans found Roy

Could a tortured asphalt cowboy finds relief
With a voluptuous cowgirl on a leather seat?

–Renegade
2004

Moving right along, I overcame the Wilmington Mung and slipped back into the shop. It’s like self-induced Christmas for the homebuilder each week when UPS arrives or I score something at the bike swap meet. Ya plan, save small bags of gold and reach out to vendors to make deals, then wait.

I got all pumped when the bronze risers drifted in from DPPB in Europe, and I immediately tackled the mounting and handlebars. I hit two hardware stores looking for the proper length hardened studs and the second score was doubtful, but I rolled the dice and bought them anyway. As it turned out, 3-inch ½-inch studs with coarse threads on one end and fine on the other worked perfectly.

I tested the fitment by wrapping masking tape around the fine end 3/8-inch up from the bottom. I screwed them into the narrow Paughco leg, and then installed the riser components to see if I had enough length to reach the top bronze nut. I had plenty of threads, so I move the tape to 5/8 inches of securing fine threads and installed all the components. It all fit like a dream.

Then I went to work searching the shop for a set of bars that would give me the look and be reasonably comfortable. I’m shooting for that 5-Ball Factory Racer look, but a bike comfortable enough to ride to Sturgis. That’s always the acid test, and the road-test adventure. I found a set of sorta TT 1-inch bars sans the dimples, since I was going to turn them upside down. I mounted them to the risers, and then determined that I could cut almost three inches out of the center.

I searched the shop for a chunk of mild steel rod that would make the perfect alignment, strengthening slug for the bars. I removed the burrs from the split tubing and marked the slug center. I tapped it into place, strapped the bars down, so they were perfectly aligned, and MIG-welded them. Just having the bars and risers in place was a rush.

I finally muscled enough cash to have all my welding tanks filled. I took the opportunity to have one tank filled with pure Argon for welding stainless or aluminum. I’ve never welded aluminum, so I broke out my welding book and read the appropriate chapter. I needed twice the gas pressure and almost twice the rod speed and power.

Let me back up for a second. The project was mounting the Crime Scene Rapide headlight. It was a bolt-on procedure, except for the simple aluminum-mounting bung. Once in place, it was impossible to remove the headlight-mounting fastener. I reviewed my options. The fastener would actually touch the top Paughco springs. I looked for an option and found one, but it required welding the existing square bung to the fine-threaded round spacer. I tapped the spacer for clean threads, and then proceeded to weld the two together.

This was a trick. Aluminum must be extremely clean before welding. And since this piece was very small, it could heat up and melt like butter before one pass was completed. I also had some problems with the welder. Since aluminum heats and expands faster that steel, I needed to bore out the tip or run a larger welding tip. The tips come in various sizes, and natch, I didn’t have a slightly larger tip. So Jeremiah grabbed a micrometer and all my tiny drill bits, and started to study the sizes and attempted to drill the tips out. Interesting procedure. We broke bits and jammed them into the bronze MIG welding tips. Finally we succeeded in boring out a tip and the welding moved along.

Then I took to grinding, filing, and rewelding until this headlight bracket was completed. Not bad. I need Jeremiah, the master shaper, to return and give it his final touch.

Paughco carries all the vintage replacement parts, including old footboards and the rare mounting hardware.

Next, I had a plan to use as many vintage H-D parts as possible. I snatched a stock 1936-1957 mechanical brake pedal and mounting plate, which also acted as the front peg or footboard mount. Paughco already made a bracket that bolts under the front motor mount. It makes the stock mounting bosses available for these components.

This is the ’98 Dyna brake pedal and linkage.

This effort placed me eyeball-to-eyeball with a couple of challenges. I needed to make the old mechanical brake pedal operate a hidden hydraulic master cylinder and somehow I had to create a mounting bracket for the rear of the footboard.

There was one more element rearing its ugly head at this point, but yet we turned it into an opportunity. There was no fifth stud mounting plate on the frame, so I started to tinker with a chunk of angle iron. Then I discovered a complete ’98 Dyna rear brake set-up with linkage and the master cylinder. Suddenly, lots of answers were available using the fifth stud-mounting placement.

I had to stop dead in my tracks right there. I needed to make sure the transmission was aligned properly for the whole system to work. The brown Santa arrived with a new BDL Softail, 2-inch enclosed belt drive system I’d ordered just a couple of days ago. I pulled out the inner primary, loosened all the mounting bolts for the engine and trans and started my historic alignment procedure. First, I bolted down the rear of the engine and looked for any gaps at the front motor mount. It had a .020 gap. I found a shim and slipped it into place.

Interesting locking nut system from JIMS.

Next, I attached the BDL inner primary and pulled the JIMS tranny into alignment with the Crazy Horse V-Plus engine. Then I started on the fifth tranny stud-mounting bracket. I planned to run a kicker, and since this power plant is 100 inches strong, the additional mounting element will strengthen the entire driveline.

No, this system didn’t fall into place. I had oil lines to contend with and the brake pedal and master cylinder didn’t align. At first, I had a grand plan to bend the linkage rod into a jog-over to reach the tab I had welded onto the brake pedal pivot tube. That would have created more problems, specifically with the rear footboard mounting. I needed to straighten it out and machine a 2-inch offset link from the pedal over, which kept the entire system in alignment. The critical aspect will be my tab welding. There will be considerable strain on that puppy, but I think it will work.

Then I ran a ½-inch rod off the top of the pedal bracket and machined a spacer that would catch an original classic footboard-mounting arm. I’m trying to tack-weld everything so I can make final adjustments or catch mistakes before it’s too late. I like welding and sometimes can’t stop myself. I tack my handiwork, step back, eyeball it, check it twice and weld the shit outta it. The next morning I discover something I forgot and I’m fucked.

Since I was into footboards, I moved onto the left one. With the help of Sin Wu on her knees, we checked the angle of my 2003 Road King footboards and attempted to match that angle on the 5-Ball Factory Racer. Again, I used a stock mounting plate with foot clutch pedals. I’m going to make the racer a tank shift, so I bolted up the mounting plate and a vintage kicker arm and bracket, but I needed to drill and tap the Paughco bracket for the lower left 5/16 kickstand mount.

I tried to handle a few moves at once and failed. I broke off the tape in the kickstand mounting hole and I’m still pondering my options. I shifted back to floorboard mounting. I was burnin’ daylight trying to remove the tap. I mounted the front of the footboard and snugged it down at the Sin Wu estimated floorboard angle, then pondered how to mount the rear to the BDL outer primary.

I had to insert the BDL mounting studs into the inner primary with red Loctite first, then the aluminum stud arms, and finally the cool, clean outer primary cover. This turned out to be a breeze. I took a vintage footboard mount, cut it off, and welded it to a Bandit-made bracket. It had to carry my weight, so I added a strengthening gusset to the bottom and believed I was good to go.

Phil’s speed shop wiring system. That box holds the ignition switch, starter relay, circuit breakers and high/low beam switch and neutral light.

In the next segment, we will start to tackle the shift linkage system. Duane Ballard’s wife, Lisa, a contributor for the Cycle Source magazine, delivered this vintage tractor seat assembly for us to test and you’ll see our wacky test next issue. We might also start to tackle mounting the Paughco/U.S. Choppers tanks, Phil’s Shop wiring system and the Biker’s Choice Speedometer, which we hope to mount in the tradition of rear-wheel driven speedometers of the ’20s.

Parts, pieces and of course a 5-Ball for the shift linkage.

Paughco tool box mounting coming soon.

It’s all headed your way in the next couple of weeks.

Dick Allen added the vintage riding suit to the FBFR rider.

Hey, it's the start of the official Sturgis 2009 project bike, the 5-Ball Factory Racer. For decades guys have built vintage- looking scooters with late model drive-trains. Hell, I built another one at Strokers Dallas in the '90s. Before I dreamed of it, Arlen Ness built a '20s vintage scooter and sidecar around a Sportster engine. Randy Simpson built vintage kit bikes. Don Hotop built some of the finest vintage-styled customs and just last week, I saw a '20s styled bike at the SEMA show in Las Vegas built by the Shadley Brothers for House of Kolors. Beautiful piece. So I ain't the first by a long shot.

Old shot of an early H-D from the Bob T. Collection.

But there is something in the air recently respecting the old iron and bringing it back to life. Some of it has to do with restrictions, and building older bikes is unrestricted. Some of it has to do with nostalgia and some is just a wild departure from the last project. I'm excited every year about this learning process. It's like painting one picture on a massive canvas, finishing it successfully, and then pondering the next easel. I get pumped and begin to research what's available.

The Nash kicker is the new breed of kickers.

Billy Lane inspired me with his recent Henderson four custom and his notion to find vintage engines and build bikes around them. We traded a 1913 Pope engine for a '20s H-D Peashooter single that I will ultimately build a Salt Flats racer out of with the help of Todd's Cycle. Dennis is working on the frame and tank.

Rick Krost has also been inspirational with his board track racer frame and chassis kit. He was having a tough time finding a manufacturer for his intricate frames, so we drove to Carson City, Nevada and I introduced him to the chopper original, Ron Paugh from Paughco. Paughco Inc. began as a machine shop run by Ron's dad in the '60s when Ron jammed into the shop one day and asked his dad if he could build a Panhead inner primary. They've been building bike parts ever since. Ron was a natural to take on the vintage U.S. Chopper frame.

Here's the shortened example of the Factory Racer from U.S. Choppers.

First bike Rick completed with the shortened frame.

It's a terrific frame and some of the greats in our industry built U.S. Chopper Board Track Customs from Ralph of Knockout Choppers and Vicious Cycles show winner that graced the cover of American Iron recently. But there was an inherent problem with these chassis for a guy 6 foot 4. I was way too tall, but I was still intrigued.

This is it, the first frame from this model line.

Chris' first illustration. Notice the differences.

I wanted to build one of these, but in my old age status, I needed some size and forward controls. Then Rick started on his second generation model with the Paughco factory, and they called it the Factory Racer. Initially Ron built the first concept frame, this one. Rick didn't feel it fit his scrunched design criteria and asked Ron to shorten it by 6 inches and reduce the rake. Again, it put the U.S. Choppers design configuration out of my too-tall league. My project was threatened.

You could win this fantastic Knucklehead. Just click here.

I spoke to Rick and told him my concerns, so he developed two frames. In fact, Rick's super-short version turned out to be way too short and he was forced to lengthen it slightly. And so this project began with all Paughco components including their highly secret manufacturing process that allows them to produce absolute classic wide and narrow tapered-leg springers. I went with the narrow job to stay in keeping with the 1915 style.

While I ordered parts I reached out to the Bikernet Official 5-Ball Racing Illustrator for an inspirational visual. I fed him information on the format and elements and he made the project come to life. I'm always inspired by each build, but for some reason the 1915 5-Ball Factory Racer held a special significance. We are planning our first Bikernet Vintage Classic Ride and gathering to Sturgis next year, and so perhaps a tradition will emerge.

Billy Lane and Chica would like to tag along when we cut a dusty trail with an assortment of vintage and replica bikes to the Badlands. We are hoping we can make our semi-central meeting place the new location of Dale Walksler's Wheels Through Time Museum in Arizona. I spoke to him this morning and he still doesn't have a desert location.

I don't have my wheels yet, so I dug up a couple to help me with mock up. Check this puppy, a 17-inch spool hub.

So I was pumped, and I always attempt to build the ultimate bike from a reliability and handling ease standpoint. I always have the notion that this bike will stick with me into my ripe old age; easy to work on, easy to ride, comfortable and durable. I'm not trying to build a show winner or something so exotic that it's not road worthy. I'm after the opposite. I want a bike that is tough as nails and looks that way.

I also found a fresh set of sealed Timkens and CCI dust covers.

I didn't overdo the grease, since it will be torn down for a Rollin Sixes paint and powder.

The other code I hoped to follow was one of tradition. Without getting crazy I planned to adopt as many early H-D parts as possible for a Vintage look. Paughco's catalog helped a lot with traditional '20s rectangular footboards, a vertical tool box, and flat side tanks.

All this classic stuff is available through Paughco.

I reached out to Fred Lange for a vintage '20s sprung seat. Nash Motorcycle Company has vintage grips and DBBP in Europe makes bronze dogbone risers. Black Bike Wheels custom-builds 3.50 wide 23-inch wheels and Avon makes tires to fit.

With the smaller dust shield and a bearing on the bottom of the stem, I muscled the front end into the neck. The races were already in place.

You can see the larger dust shield, the stem nut, the top tree and the threads for the top stem nut.

A new way for me to adjust a rear chain. Spin the axle plates.

I dug through my lockers of parts for old H-D controls, kickstands and miscellaneous items from the rigid frame era and started a stack of parts. I ordered the coolest headlight, taillight, and air cleaner combination from Crime Scene Choppers, their Rapid series.

Recently, I ran across a classic shotgun-styled exhaust system with an approved Suppertrapp tuneable muffler. I was going to make my own system, but this one is killer. Part of it comes from WCC and part from Illusion Cycles.

You can order U.S. Choppers frames from the man or through Paughco.

The key to the success of this project is the drive train. I sought a Crazy Horse V-Plus, 100-inch engine for several reasons. It has a classic design, renewed performance, looks and a left-side carb. I will couple it to a JIMS 5-speed transmission with a Baker kicker unit and a 5-1 shifting drum, so I can run a tank shifter and find neutral without a problem.

I generally run a BDL primary drive and Spyke and Compu-fire electrical components. I'm going to remount the gas tank with Bung King components and Rick Krost is building the oil bag to fit. For some strange reason I'm sick like a puppy dog today, so I'll stop here, but I will be back shortly with an update. If my head would quit throbbing I'd add some highly inspirational closing, but I'm toast. See ya next time.

Illustration thanks to Dick Allen.

Custom Motorcycle Mayhem at Mainz/Germany: With one of the biggest and most extraordinary Bikeshows, the CCE Dealer Show and European Championship of Custombike-Building, the 2009 edition of the CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE DEALER SHOW once again topped last years record results in terms of attending dealers, visitors and bikeshow-participants – not to forget the glamourous guest-stars from the US and Germany: Arlen Ness, Marcus Walz and Fred Kodlin. 140+ motorcycles signed in before the event and 116 competitors presented their bikes at Mainz/Germany and made ii the most international bikeshow of Europe and the definite highlight in the European bikeshow calendar.

80 Freestyle, 13 Custom Chrome Motorcycles, 23 Modified Harley-Davidson, 6 Competitors of the CCE „Europe’s Next Top Model“ contest and numerous new bikes presented by CCE partners at their booths. Europe’s market leader in customparts-distribution again has teamed up their show with the AMD European Championship of Custombike-Building to create one of the best Custombike-Shows Europe has to offer. 116 awesome custombikes from all over europe and United Arab Emirates participated, competing for three tickets to the World Championship at Sturgis/South Dakota in August 2009 and prices worth something in excess of 30.000,00 €!

“The quality seen in these bikes is just incredible“, stated both Custom Chrome Europe President Holger Mohr and AMD Show host Chris McGee. In 2009 the show saw the second-biggest number of participating bikes coming from 16 different countries. All three top bikes were international entries, with VERONA BIKE EXPO winner Luigi “Gigi“ Esposito of Big Twin Napoli scoring the most points to win the prestigious EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP title.

The “Panster“ is completely handcrafted by the Big Twin Team: Boardtrack “Made in Italy“! The twisted „Indian Larry“ style frame tubes came from Penz Performance: Ever since Anita used “the real thing“ for her Tiki-Chopper, they know how to bend them. The rest of the frame was forged in view of the volcano mount Vesuvio, routing it tightly around the 883 Sportster engine which has been upgraded with 1200 cc cylinders, heads and „Panhead“ covers. In full racing trim, the engine drive pulley is supported by external bearing, the S&S Super-G is breathing through the air horn, exhaust pointing against the airstream. The most eye-catching detail of the “Panster“ certainly is the strange springer fork: Substituting the straight suspented “fork“ against a curved piece, following the radius of the tire, certainly makes even the hardcore customizers look twice. Sheet metal inserts strenghten the much longer part, otherwise, suspension might act completely different. Two more tech-tricks are not visible at first glance: To have the twisted frame tubes out in the open, the tank moved to the left side of the rear frame, just into the triangle which forms the wheel suspention. Rigid, like on a Boadtracker, of course. The fuel is fed to the S&S carb through a fuel pump hidden under the engine. As the tubes are solid steel, there’s no room for the oil either. So where to put it? If you take a closer look to the primary case, this Sportster primary looks a bit „pregnant“. Which is the point: Welded from original two primary drives and perfectly matched, the oil resevoir is hidden INSIDE the primary casing which features an enclosed 2.5 litre of oil. Tricky!

Second place Freestyle.

Second place went to Sturgis-experienced former World Champion 2007 Stellan Egland of SE-Service: His BMW-engined entry is a completly one-off radical design which has never been seen before! Third place went to Andy Niemi from Flying Choppers/Finland with his super-clean Swedenchopper „Cloud 9“ which caught the exe with its pure 70s style lines!Bikeshow-winner Luca Andreoli had also reason to celebrate: As European Champion „Big Twin“ already won his Sturgis-Ticket at Verona, so he will qualify to go to Sturgis too!

The complete FREESTYLE Winners on stage: Four teams coming from Mainz and the European Championship will compete in the World Championship in Sturgis/South Dakota in August 2009

This year´s “Special Guests“ included legendary bikebuilder ARLEN NESS, world renowned Custombike photographer MICHAEL LICHTER and TED SANDS of Performance Machine, one of the new brands that is listed in the new, again bigger, new 2009 CCE catalogue. ARLEN NESS was awarded with a special exhibition at the event AND received a Custom Chrome Europe “Lifetime Achievement Award“ for his outstanding work. He spent hours signing his autograph to dealers and the public. Arlen Ness is only the third person to receive the Custom Chrome Europe “Lifetime Achievement Award“ at the Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show, several boxes of books were sold almost at once and and autograph cards became rare on Sunday. Visitors and customizers alike stood in line for Arlen’s signature and to see images from the Arlen Ness Museum. Michael Lichter and “Motographer”, Horst Rösler, acted as curator of the exhibition. Arlen Ness and Victory-Europe National Sales Manager/Branch Manager Jan Breckwoldt presented a Ness-design “Limited Edition“ Victory and European Ness-Motorcycle distributor “Bad Boys Cycles” of Chamoson/Switzerland (www.bbcc.ch), now European importer for Arlen Ness Motorcycles, supported the show with a “Speedliner” and “Highliner” bike. Arlen picked 3 of his favourite Bikeshow participants for a special “Arlen Ness Pick”. The short documentation of his career is now to be seen at www.custom -chrome-europe.com, along with the bikeshow-winners and “Europe’s Next Top Model” winners.

The “CCE Dealer Show” was attended by more new brandnames than ever before: Performance Machine, Legend Air, Freedom Performance, Cycle Visions, Thunderbike, Cyron, West Eagle and Joker Machine parts are now listed in the CCE 2009 catalogue and the Spring Update, which came out at the same time as the massive 1.360 pages hard cover book, featuring more than 2500 new products starting from complete kit bikes down to the smallest part to restore, modify or to pimp-up stock Harley-Davidson models.

“We are looking forward to the year 2009 with great confidence, from the response to this show, we don’t see signs of crisis at all“, said CCE Managing Director Holger Mohr, “Bolt on and Ride“ is our theme for 2009 and the new products for all Twin Cam riders and our Custom Chrome Motorcycle line is running great. RevTech introduced TWO completely new engines PLUS the two European top-customizers Fred Kodlin and Marcus Walz have already built bikes around the 125 cubic incher! The Custom Chrome Europe Motorcycle line will be extended by one outstanding machine, winner of the „Europe’s Next Top Model” competition. We are meeting European emission standards and the changing trends with new products and fast availability.“ With approximately 3.000 visitors on Sunday, plus the 1.500 CCE-dealers and vendors from all over the world, the event was a huge succes for both CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE and the custombike motorcycle market in general!“Bolt on & Ride” is this years theme at Custom Chrome Europe and Custom Chrome – and the CCE staff will prove just that!

www.custom-chrome-europe.com

AMD EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 RESULTS

First Place

Second place

Third Place

AMD EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP “FREESTYLE CLASS“
1.PANSTER, Big Twin Motors (Italy), DHL&CCE 5.000 € Voucher for Sturgis Transport
2.Harrier, SE-Service, (Sweden), DHL&CCE 5.000 € Voucher for Sturgis Transport
3.Cloud 9, Flying Choppers (Finland), DHL&CCE 5.000 € Voucher for Sturgis Transport
4.Ventidue („22“), Andreoli Motorcycles (Italy), BELT DRIVES Ltd – 2″ OPEN DRIVE KIT S/T 90-06 POLISHED
5.Speed Demon, SPS, Netherlands, PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION – AIR DRAGGER/AIR RIDE KIT w/COMPRESSOR
6.Clearspeed, Riverside Motorcycles (France), D N A – SPRINGER FRONT END FORK
7.— (No Bikename), Anders Göth, (Sweden), S&S – TOOL BOX – COMPLETE w/Tools
8.Don Scalfare, Wildstyle, Czech Republic, BARNETT – SCORPION CLUTCH – FITS BIG TWIN MODELS 90-97
9.Chenz’e Arrenda (No surrender), Bobber Cycles, Italy/Sardinia, FREEDOM EXHAUST – EXHAUST SYSTEM – INDEPENDENCE – SHORTY BLACK
10.Seppster 3, TGS-Motorcycles, Germany, MOTOGADGET – MOTOSCOPE SPEEDOMETER TINY BLACK / POLISHED RING

Fourth Place

Fifth Place

Sixth Place

10th Place

CUSTOM CHROME BIKESHOW SPECIAL AWARDS

EUROPE’S NEXT TOP MODEL
1.Indian Summer, Revolution Choppers (COMPLETE BIKE KIT of the Winning Bike)
2.Good Art, Goldwing Specialisten (REV TECHT POLISHED SOFTTAIL 6-SPEED 2.94 TRANSMISSION)
3.The Sinner, Choppers World (REV TECHT POLISHED SOFTTAIL 6SPEED 2.94 TRANSMISSION)
4.Hot King, Bikers Store (REV TECHT POLISHED SOFTTAIL 6SPEED 2.94 TRANSMISSION)
5.Big Bop, Only Machine, (REV TECHT POLISHED SOFTTAIL 6SPEED 2.94 TRANSMISSION)
6. Martin, Only Machine, (REV TECHT POLISHED SOFTTAIL 6SPEED 2.94 TRANSMISSION)

Ness first place

Ness second place

Ness third place

ARLEN NESS PICK
1.Clearspeed, Riverside Motocyclettes, France (500,– € Ness Voucher)
2.— (No Bikename), Anders Göth, Sweden, (200,– € Ness Voucher)
3.Chinongas, Len Kodlin, Germany (100,– € Ness Voucher)

Jammer first

Jammer second

Jammer third

JAMMER OLD SCHOOL AWARD
1.Lost Knuckles, Classic Bikes, Germany, (TTS Voucher € 1000,00 + Special Trophy by Ed Martin)
2.Krazy Racer, Krazy Horse, England, (LePERA – TRIBAL LARGE SOLO SEAT – Black + ACCEL VOUCHER ($250) Special Trophy by Ed Martin)
3.K-Racer, Christoph Madaus, (MMB SPEEDOMETER 48SM 0-220KM/H CHROME / WHITE LIGHT + ACCEL VOUCHER ($250) + Special Trophy by Ed Martin)

Public Choice Award

CUSTOM CHROME PUBLIC CHOICE AWARD
1.Serpentinata, Sasse van Essen, Germany, (DNA – WHEEL SET – MAMMOTH 21×3,5 – 18×5,5)

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

AMD EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Modified Harley Class, (Judged by the AMD Juryboard)
1.Build a Billy, Thunderbike, Germany, (BSL – EXHAUST SYSTEM – SHOTGUN BAKER E3 EXH. 70MM S/S POL.)
2.La Fenice, Custombike, Gerrado Chillico, Italy (DAYTONA TWIN TEC – TWINTEC EVO IGNITION KIT)
3.49er, Franz Wielath, Germany (B2 – MOTORCYCLE MEGALIFT (SCISSOR) 400KG)

First Place

CUSTOM CHROME MOTORCYCLES (Judged by the AMD Juryboard)
1. Instellar Overdrive, TGS Motorcycles, Germany, (SUPERTRAPP – EXHAUST SYSTEM PHANTOM PIPE BLACK SOFTTAIL MODELS 2007 up
2. Vampiria, Big Twin Motors, Italy, (ZIPPERS – THUNDER MAX – EFI CONTROLLER ECM w AUTOTUNE – CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM
3. Doc’s Toy, Mainhattan V2 Parts, Germany (KURYAKYN – CHROME BLOODGRVE HYPERCHARGER EVO 93-99)

Second place

Third Place

See ya at the next show.