January 29, 2009 Part 4
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The Long and Winding RoadPro-Hobby Street Rod/Custom Vehicle Bill Passes Massachusetts Legislature, Vetoed by Governor The road to success is often marked with unsuspected twists and turns. This is exactly what SAN members in Massachusetts have experienced over the last month in working to pass a titling and registration bill for street rods and custom vehicles. After working tirelessly for the last two legislative sessions it seemed like the end was in sight when the measure was approved by the Legislature in the closing days of 2008. However, it was ?pocket vetoed? by Governor Deval Patrick after he failed to sign the bill within 10 days of receiving it. The SEMA Government Affairs office will work to uncover and mitigate concerns raised by the Governor as the bill may be reintroduced this year. It was through the persistence of one particular individual, Methuen City Councilman Joe Leone, that the bill was even given consideration amongst the chaos that exists in the closing days of a legislative session. An avid enthusiast and owner of a FFR Roadster, Leone worked to educate lawmakers on the positive benefits that this bill would have on the enthusiast community. ?We are deeply indebted to Joe for his determined efforts to get the bill through the Legislature,? said Steve McDonald, SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs. ?From countless e-mails, phone calls and visits to the State House, he helped to ensure that this pro-hobby bill would receive attention from lawmakers and has pledged to continue in this effort.? In quoting Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood from his new movie Gran Torino, Leone joked with SEMA staff in saying, ?I finish things…that?s what I do.? Based on the SEMA-model Street Rod/Custom Vehicle bill, the bill defined a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948.
The bill allowed kit cars and replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model-year designation as the production vehicles they most closely resemble. Special thanks are also due to Dana and Lenny Schaeffer of Chop-Shop Customs; Paul Saulnier of the Dominators Car Club; John Buchanan of the Mass Cruisers Car Club; and to the officers and member clubs of the Massachusetts Association of Automobile Clubs.
To date the SEMA-model bill has been enacted in one form or another in Washington state (1999), California (2001), Illinois (2002), Missouri (2004), Rhode Island (2004), Hawaii (2004), Montana (2005), Maine (2005), Colorado (2006), Arkansas (2007), Virginia (2007), Nevada (2007), Florida (2007), Idaho (2008), Iowa (2008) and Tennessee (2008). The New York, New Jersey and Wyoming Legislatures have already or will introduce the SEMA model for the 2009 legislative session.
A SEMA member has recently passed a similar bill for motorcycles in Montana.
HARLEY RIDERS CAPTURE ESCAPED CONVICT–Harley-Davidson folks help capture, handcuff escaped inmateFrom Sandy Louey and Chelsea Phua:
Placer County authorities have captured an inmate who escaped this morning during a medical appointment in Auburn – thanks to some folks at a Harley-Davidson dealership.
The helpful people at Harley even handcuffed the escapee.
David Lee Todd (photo left), who was wearing an orange jumpsuit, was taken into custody around 12:45 p.m. at the Auburn Harley-Davidson, 12075 Locksley Lane near Highway 49, said Dena Erwin, spokeswoman for the Placer County Sheriff’s Department.
Todd had run from a Tires Plus employee onto the grounds of the Harley-Davidson dealership. He gave up after being surrounded by eight employees and customers, one of whom had a pair of handcuffs that were used on Todd, she said.
Todd, 49, escaped after he was transported from the Placer County Jail to the Auburn Imaging Center on Professional Drive for a medical appointment, Erwin said.
He was being wheeled into the center after complaining of pain from a fall. In the middle of the appointment, Todd, who was in custody for multiple burglary and robbery charges, bolted from the wheelchair and ran out of the center about 9:45 a.m., Erwin said.
He pushed a woman in the parking lot out of her Dodge Durango and took off in it. The woman was not injured, Erwin said.
Deputies found the vehicle about half a mile away on Park Drive.
Authorities said more than 40 sheriff’s employees, including K-9 teams, a helicopter, and the California Highway Patrol helicopter, were involved in the morning-long hunt.
Todd, who had been in custody since Dec. 9 on charges of robbery and a burglary warrant, was taken back to the Auburn jail. He faces additional charges of escape, carjacking, assault with a deadly weapon, battery on a peace officer and car theft, the Sheriff’s Department said.
On Nov. 21, Todd was caught on videotape kicking in the door and burglarizing the pro shop at the Raspberry Hill Golf Course on Musso Road in Auburn, investigators said. He allegedly stole candy from the shop.
–from Daniel Parker
BIKERNET OPENS FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER–My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping channels. She asked, ‘What’s on TV?’
I said, ‘Dust.’
And then the fight started…
–from Nick Trumbo
THE BIKERNET SVENMEISTER INVESTIGATION, THEY COME CLEAN–As many of you may know, Svenmeister Hardcore Kustoms isn’t a full blown bike shop- the Svenmeister and his wife Logan started the company a few years back when building bikes out of the backyard. Recently, we have managed to work our way up to a two car garage and a detached ‘lil body shop with plans in the coming year to complete some extensions?proud of where we started, we will retain the title of “Garage Builders.”
The motorcycle industry has treated us nicely?at times people have made us feel like an Arlen Ness Company. However, due to the poor US economy and the steady decline of chopper mania, we have had to make some radical changes within our business and to our services.
Starting this February, we will no longer be doing tune ups or minor repair jobs, instead we plan to concentrate our energies on building only complete motorsikles and hot rods. We’ve just recently started a build on a chopped and sectioned 1951 Ford F1 that we plan to debut this spring. There’s a 1950 Chevy truck waiting outside just waiting to loose some weight. Also, Jamison’s one of a kind Roadster should find it’s way to the paint booth soon and of course we might get lucky and be allowed to put a sticker on Bob’s Coupe which he’s about to finish.
For all you bikers-don’t worry! There’s still always a motorsikle on the stands. Right now we’re offering the following bikes for sale before they end up on ebay: “DER SIKKN’ SEITENWAKKN” as is $ 8500/obo (or with rebuilt engine $9800/obo) Featured in the next Cycle Source issue!!!”HUNKA HUNKA BURNIN’ LOVE” $6500/obo”PASTOR’s GUZZI” $8800/obo Featured in Rebel Rodz February 2009 Issue No. 10
If interested you’ll find more about them listed on the website, www.svenmeisterhardcorekustoms.com/motorsikles.htm Still, within times of change some things always manage to remain the same. We are lucky to have our good friend, Cadillac Bob, aboard on most projects whether it’s welding together a frame, telling dirty jokes, or drinking through most of the beer in the fridge we appreciate his company always. We’d also like to recognize Mitch “Memphis” Britten our Marketing Manager/ Shop Apprentice and the most recent addition to our team, Jamison Sprague, renown for his crazy ideas and for being the old man of this eclectic team. We’d also like to give a big shot out to the following people that have always been helpful and supportive of the shop: Patrick Wynne, Neighbor Billy, Sean aka Tramp, Chop, Jimi, Silvia Bitterli, Tamara and Chris “Tai”, Pauli, Canoneye Curt Lout with Studio9000, Local Pinstripers REV of Kustomixt and Devon aka 1-Shot Slinger, Vic Sinner, Bitchn’ Dan and anyone else we may have forgotten. At the same time, we’d like to thank the following magazines and companies for the past support. Take a minute to visit their websites: www.britchopper.co.uk Cheers, BIKERNET AND ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA LOOKING FOR NEW YOUNGER MEMBERS–Hope all is well over in Sunny California, it is warming up over here, it was 7 degrees above zero this morning. The pic I am sending you is of a new old stock battery top that was donated by Dave Clemmons from Florida, for our AMCA Restoration contest. My dad donated the battery box for the project, I will take a pic of it for next weeks update. –Matt Olsen LIFESTYLE CYCLES STUDY–You think you know LifeStyle Cycles, but here’s some AMAZING FACTS you might not know. 1. LifeStyle Cycles is open 7 DAYS A WEEK. That includes SUNDAYS & MONDAYS! 2. Despite the economy, LifeStyle Cycles does have financing available to qualified customers! 3. LifeStyle Cycles has the largest selection & best deals on pre-owned Harleys in the Southland. Period. 4. LifeStyle Cycles is known for their quality, service & customer care. That’s why we’re your #1 choice in Orange County! CALL LIFESTYLE CYCLES 2003 HARLEY NIGHTSTER XL1200N ONLY $8,995.00. Features blacked out pipes, two up seating and H-D factory fairing! 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPER GLIDE ONLY $ 7, 4 95.00. Features Vance & Hines exhaust, Chrome front end and swing arm & new tires! EASYRIDERS SACRAMENTO, CA WINNERS 2009– BEST OF SHOW SPECTATOR CLASS Antique/Old School Specialty Modified Stock Street Custom Radical BEST BAGGER NATION CLASS(SPECTATOR) JUDGED CLASS BEST OF SHOW Editor’s Choice Award Best Display Best Radical Class Best Bagger Nation Class (Judged) Best Street Class Best Specialty Class Best Antique/Old School Class Best Modified Stock Class HOT LEATHERS COMES TO BIKERNET AND ANNOUNCES 2009 RALLY SCHEDULE– STURGIS, S.D.–January 29, 2009–Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories, today announced its 2009 Rally Schedule. In addition to having five year-round store locations, Hot Leathers takes its leather goods, custom printed t-shirts and motorcycle accessories to various rallies and events across the country. Hot Leathers kicked off its rally season January 16 through January 18 at the Springfield Motorcycle Show in West Springfield, Mass. Hot Leathers is excited to announce the following schedule of road events for 2009: Chicago Motorcycle ShowJanuary 31 – February 1Chicago, IL “We enjoy our road events, because they give us a chance to make that personal connection with our customers,” said Owner Jerry Berkowitz. “We often see the same faces from rally to rally, so we are constantly changing and updating our inventory to make sure we offer our customers the best merchandise available.” Founded in 1983, Hot Leathers has been providing its customers with the latest in motorcycle apparel and accessories for the last 26 years. The company’s growing wholesale and printing facilities have earned it a place as one of America’s top 50 volume screen printersHot Leathers is a division of Good Sports, Inc. and currently has store locations in Sturgis, S.D., Swansea, Mass., Daytona Beach, Fla., East Providence, R.I. and South Windsor, Conn. For more information about Hot Leathers or the 2009 Rally Schedule, please call 800-845-0084 or visit www.hotleathers.com. –Ken Conte CONGRATULATIONS TO INDEPENDENT CYCLES EAST THE 2009 BIKE BUILDERS INVITATIONAL & GEICO CUP $10,000 WINNER– –Full Throttle Magazine DIGITAL GUARD DAWG KEYLESS IGNITION MODULE– Looking to secure your bike on those long trips? Or maybe just around the block?.this silent, automatic keyless operating system eliminates the ignition key switch and may be just what you?re looking for. This system has RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) similar to luxury automobiles and will only start your bike when the uniquely coded RFID Dawg Tag is present; when you flip the stop/run switch, thumb the start button and go. When you park, flip the switch to stop. Your bike is automatically protected. This part was made by an OE manufacturer for General Motors and is invisible to thieves. The circuits are independent for both ignition and accessory and will fit any year and model bike. For protecting your most valuable asset, this module is hard to beat. For more information on this and other products, visit www.Bikerschoice.com, or visit your local Biker?s Choice dealer. Don?t forget to stop by our booth at the V-Twin Expo February 7-9 to say hello and get acquainted with us and our products!!!! Happy Riding!! Continued On Page 5
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www.whitelinemagazine.com
www.ironworksmag.com
www.100-biker.com
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www.rebelrodz.com
www.krugercustoms.com
www.outlawbikers.com
www.noschoolchoppers.com
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www.custombike-magazin.de
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–The SHK Team–
SVENMEISTER HARDCORE KUSTOMS
Mailing: PO Box 140358,
Edgewater, CO 80214 USA
Shop: Westminster, CO (Open by appointment only! )
(714) 490-0155 
Ginger SarnzRoseville, CA1999 HD Road King
Rory WingettN. Highlands, CA2007 Big Dog K-9
Jerry EstiocoSacramento, CA2002 HD Fat Boy
1.Wild Bill HillRoseville, CA1966 HD Fat Boy
2.Bill McBrideVacaville, CA1958 HD FL Panhead
3.Renee ReedRohnert Park, CA1954 HD Hummer
1.Walt OgdenOakdale, CA2000 HD Electra Glide
2.Nils Goran LassellSan Jose, CA1957 HD Bobber
3.Bob Day / Calypso CycleCottonwood, CA2004 HD Hot Rod Trike
1.Geno EstiocoSacramento, CA2005 HD Softail Deluxe
2.Allen DickinsonRio Linda, CA2004 HD Custom
3.Chris CroweConcord, CA2006 HD Road Glide
1.David WongW. Sacramento, CA2006 HD Deluxe
2.Charles KrausPenngrove, CA2002 HD Softail
3.Ray ClemensRoseville, CA2007 Spec. Const. Softail
1.Benford Custom Cycles / PaulManteca, CA2009 Bada Ring Chopper
2.Ray ClemensRoseville, CA2006 Spec. Const. Chopper
3.John SpoonerWillows, CA2005 Homebuilt Hardcore
1.Phil Estioco Bronns Valley, CA2006 HD Road King
Bob CarrilloPacioma, CA1947 HD Knucklehead
Steve HornOroville, CA2008 Spec. Const. Bob/Chopper
Beau LayneRedding, CA1997 HD FLHT
Ron Fornesi,S. San Francisco, CA2007 KPC South City Chopper
Terry Hermann,Cloverdale, CA2005 Rucker Gauntlet
1.Carl Brouhard,Grass Valley, CA2007 Brouhard Custom
2.Serge Maskalik,San Jose, CA2008 Noisy Boy Custom
3.Bret HattForest Knoll, CA1972 HD Sportster Chopper
1.John Shope,Phoenix, AZ2004 HD Street Glide
1.Tony NavarroModesto, CA2007 HD Road King
2.Kirk TaylorNovato, CA1997 Custom Panhead
3.Grant DavisLivermore, CA2000 HD FXST
1.Ty NakashimaSacramento, CA2009 Custom Pro-Street
2.AFT CustomsMartell, CA2004 Yamaha Board Tracker
3.Eric ClarkClearlake Oaks, CA2008 HD Rigid
1.Jerry Albanese,Laytonville, CA1926 Excelsior Super Sport
2.Beau LayneRedding, CA1969 Rigid Shovelhead,
3.Rich Johnson,Rescue, CA1946 Indian Chief
1.My Evil Twin Choppers,Lodi, CA1996 HD FLSTF
2.James Winchell,Modesto, CA2001 HD FLHTC
3.Julie Coon,Carmichael, CA2005 HD Sportster
Maryland Motorcycle ShowFebruary 6 – February 8Timonium, MD
Daytona Bike WeekFebruary 27 – March 8Daytona Beach, FL
South Texas Motorcycle Show March 20 – March 22San Antonio, TX
Arizona Bike WeekApril 1 – April 5Scottsdale, AZ
Laughlin River RunApril 22 – April 26Laughlin, NV
Myrtle Beach Bike WeekMay 8 – May 17Myrtle Beach, SC
Red River Run May 22 – May 25Red River, NM
AmericadeJun 1 – June 6Lake George, NY
Laconia Bike WeekJune 13 – June 21Laconia, NH
Sturgis Black Hills RallyAugust 3 – August 9Sturgis, SD
Woodstock FairSeptember 4 – September 7Woodstock, CT
Roar to the ShoreSeptember 10 – September 13 Wildwood, NJ
Delmarva Bike WeekSeptember 17 – September 20 Ocean City, MD
The Big ESeptember 18 – October 4West Springfield, MA
Reno Street VibrationsSeptember 23 – September 27 Reno, NV
Durham FairSeptember 26 – September 28 Durham, CT
Las Vegas BikefestOctober 1 – October 4Las Vegas, NV
Myrtle Beach Fall RallySeptember 30 – October 3Myrtle Beach, SC
South Padre Bike FestOctober 2 – October 9South Padre Island, TX
BiketoberfestOctober 15 – October 18Daytona Beach, FL
–Carmen
Biker?s Choice
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Artists celebrate custom creativity for raw and elemental bike–WHAT:A band of low brow artists including Shepard Fairey will display what rebellion means to them with a gallery opening titled The Art of Rebellion. Ten artists will display a custom-painted Harley-Davidson gas tank in the event?s theme ? all to celebrate a coming out party for Harley?s latest dark ride, Iron 883.
The event brings together two worlds that understand breaking ground, pushing limits, and self-expression.
WHY:The gallery of tanks as well as a piece from the artists own collection will be on display and available for purchase. Proceeds from the sales are going to Art Matters, a charity that supports and encourages the exploration of new ideas and art.
WHO:If there?s anybody who understands self-expression, it?s Harley-Davidson. Harley supports the efforts of those who break ground creatively and artistically. In fact, Harley knows these ideals so well, that they created a collection of motorcycles called Dark Custom for today?s rebellious generation. Harley?s latest bike, Iron 883, is a raw and elemental bike built for those with a fire that keeps burning.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC SEMINAR–This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment. This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and A format:
Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.
Q. Where will the government get this money?
A. From taxpayers.
Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?
A. Only a smidgen.
Q. What is the purpose of this payment?
A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.
Q. But isn’t that stimulating the economy of China ?
A. Shut up.
Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the US economy by spending your stimulus check wisely:
If you spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China.
If you spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.
If you purchase a computer it will go to India.
If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala (unless you buy organic).
If you buy a car it will go to Japan.
If you purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan.
And none of it will help the American economy. We need to keep that money here in America. You can keep the money in America by spending it at yard sales, going to a baseball game, or spend it on prostitutes, beer and wine (domestic ONLY), or tattoos, since those are the only businesses still in the US.
–Rogue
WIN A TP ENGINEERING ENGINE–Win a $7,500 value TP Engineering 121ci engine just by attending the V-Twin ExpoEASYRIDERS Events and TP Engineering have come together to offer one lucky dealer the opportunity to walk away from the show with one of TP Engineering’s award-winning 121ci v-twin engines.
Worth some $7,500, the engine will be awarded to one lucky attending dealer at the event’s Saturday evening industry reception (February 7th).
“Simply by registering and attending the Expo, this engine could be yours”, Show Manager Jim Betlach told AMD Magazine. “The engine will be on display at the show and dealers will automatically be entered into the draw when they pick up their badge holder at one of the Expo hotels or at the Convention Center”, Betlach explained.
“We are also again running our FREE lodging draw whereby some lucky dealers will have their hotel room ‘comped’. If a dealer registers in advance, then he or she could be the lucky one selected.”
The 9th annual V-Twin Expo will be the premier industry event this year for the custom v-twin and Harley-Davidson parts and accessory aftermarket. It will see dealers, custom v-twin builders and parts and accessory vendors from all around the world gather to see the year’s new products, take advantage of show special offers from exhibitors, and attend highly relevant and perfectly timed seminars featuring a selection of industry experts.
The event opens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday February 7th and runs through 1:00 p.m. on Monday February 9th at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.
To register in advance for the event visit: www.vtwin-expo.com
Tel: 952 443 4168
Fax: 952 443 3678
E-mail: vtwin-expo@reactionmanagement.com
Lake Worth Bike Night’s Jerry Graves Memorial– Biker’s rally to support Michaele “Hot Rod” Graves and honor his father, fallen chopper builder, Jerry Graves.
Lake Worth, Florida, Fl, January 29, 2009 An outpouring of sympathy from the area motorcycle community is fueling a memorial on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Lake Worth Bike Night is hosting a special Jerry Graves Memorial starting at 7PM. A portion of the proceeds from Lake Worth Bike Night’s fund raising efforts will be donated to Michaele Graves “Hot Rod”, son of Jerry Graves. Lake Worth Bike Night founder, Adam Raizen felt moved by Jerry’s passing and compelled to organize this event.
Jerry Graves was the owner of Graves Custom Cycles. His custom chopper designs are known throughout Palm Beach County and the country. A sample of his work has appeared in The Art of the Chopper, a book featuring national motorcycle designs.
The following quote is from The Art of the Chopper. “I’ve got building motorcycles on my mind all the time,” says Graves. “Generally it’s the last thought on my mind before I go to bed and the first thing I think of in the morning. If I get up in the middle of the night to pee, I’ll sketch what I couldn’t get out of my head on the bathroom mirror.” Samples of Graves work will be featured all throughout downtown Lake Worth.
Lake Avenue and Lucerne Avenue venues will be alive with music on this special night. Two of the bands scheduled to appear are Slip and the Spinouts and The Dillengers.
Custom bike builders Mike Pruss, Mike Beland, Adam Chandler, Cyril Huze, Billy Lane, Chop Shop Customs, Thunder Cycle, “Chiki” Vagabond and more to be announced will be attending. So many great people in the industry coming out to support this sad but needed cause. An array of vendors will also be set up at various downtown locations.
While a soul has passed from the motorcycle world the soul of the motorcycle community is stronger then ever. Evident in the support thrown into this effort is the wide reaching and generous donation of raffle items for this special night. A partial list of donating participants include Chandler Originals, Choppers Inc, South Florida Choppers, A-1 Cycles, Demented Graphics, Vagabond, Palm Beach Harley Davidson, Iron Eagle, Eddie Trotta, Chop Shop, Cyril Huze, Daddy-O’s, Midwest, Baker Transmission Thunder Cycle Competition, bikerdata.com Schedule of Entertainment and Events: The Cottage: 522 Lucerne Ave.
7:00 PM Slip and the Spinouts
8:30 PM A signing of the Jerry Graves commemorative collage that is contributed by Jack McIntyre photography.
9:00 PM Rolex watch raffle winner will be drawn. On hand throughout the evening: Speed Channel’s Rich Christensen signing autographs.Havana Hideout: 509 Lake Ave.
7:00 The Dillenger’s
9:30 PM Bobber raffle winner will be drawn.
SLICK BAGGER INNER SHIFT LINKAGE ARMS and ANTI RATTLE SPACERS– These slick inner shift arms from Softbrake are direct replacements for OEM inner arms found on 1982 to present FLH touring models. Precision machined from 6061 billet aluminum the splined clamp and Allen bolt provides a secure fit, reduces weight and ads a sanitary, high tech look to your scooters linkage.
Available in show chrome or black powder coat, the BAGGER INNER LINKAGE ARMS can be ordered in slotted, grooved or with holes and retail for just $75.00. Additionally Softbrake offers a selection of spring loaded spacers and cap to eliminate that annoying rattle and cover the end of the stock shaft when converting to a single shifter. Spring loaded spacers go for $17.00 (short) and $19.00 (long), standard spacer is $16.00 and the cap runs $17.00 .
Call direct to 714-680-0911 or head over to www.softbrake.com
D&D/ZIPPERS TECH ROCKS 2009 TOURING WORLD–Check the tech on the Bikernet Home Page. It took a quick 20 minutes and opened up even a highly restrictive California Road King.
2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SLIP-ON EXHAUST PIPES FROM D&D PERFORMANCE EXHAUST–
RIVERA PRIMO CHAIN KITS FOR BIKERNET–Now available from Rivera Primo are complete chain drive kits, including clutchbaskets w/clutch hub & appropriate components.
Perfect for custom or high performance bike builders needing a cost effectiveprimary drive, each kit includes the Pro-Clutch? assembly, billet aluminumclutch basket w/starter ring gear, a double row Diamond primary chain,stock-style chain adjuster, compensator assembly w/engine sprocket & motorshaft extension for those kits having offsets for use w/wider than stock rear wheelsand tires.
Kits are available for 1994-2006 & 1990-1993 model Softail & Dyna as well as FXR &FLT models. They’re sold with offsets or without, and are available in a variety ofsprocket combinations and ring gear sizes too.
Feel free to contact one of our knowledgeable sales reps for further info and part numbers.
For further info on these & other fine products contact:
–Rivera Primo Inc.
12450 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
? 562-907-2600
? Fax: 562-907-2606
Web: www.riveraengineering.com
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Announces Events for Daytona Bike Week 2009–
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse wouldn’t be complete without top name custom bike builders and their bikes. Christian Clayton of Sucker Punch Sally’s will be showing his Hard Rock Bike. In addition Clayton has teamed up with Ami James of Miami Ink to produce a limited amount of Love Hate Choppers. The two prototype production models, “Love” and “Hate” will be making their first public debut only at the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse.
As always, the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse has added some fresh features to its line-up. New this year are the following events:
?Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse, As always the Seminole Hard Rock will be the center of all the action inside the Doghouse Bar and Grill. The main feature this year includes the debut of customized Hard Rock Fender guitars by the worlds most famous motorcycle builders. They were all given similar Fender guitars and told to customize them in any way they saw fit, no rules just use their creativity to make something worthy of the Hard Rock name. Some of the builders include Ami James, Billy Lane, Christian Clayton and Shelly Rossmeyer who are all doing customized Hard Rock Fender guitars that will be auctioned live on Thursday night at the Biker Fusion event, with all the proceeds going to Soldiers Angels.
?Limp Nickie Night — Tuesday March 3rd-Watch out because the motorcycle industries next generation of builders are taking over the Doghouse and are determined to have a good time. Be there to see them ride their outrageous machines and then be available to answer questions and do shots with you. They will be bringing their customized Fender Guitars to display at the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse and will most likely close the place down.
?Russell Mitchell’s EXILE CYCLES Tattoo Contest-Tuesday March 3rd-It wouldn’t be Daytona bike week at the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse without a Tattoo contest hosted by Russell Mitchell of EXILE Cycles. Don’t miss the best tattoo contest in Daytona where contestants bare it all and the judges pull out all the stops.
?The Horse Backstreet Choppers and Confederate Railroad-Wednesday March 4th-The Seminole Hard Rock main stage will feature the musical talent of Confederate Railroad while the VIP Dog Pound gets overrun with Horse Back Street Chopper magazine staff and friends.
?Third Biker Fusion Event- Thursday March 5th-Hosted by Shelly Rossmeyer, Ami James, Billy Lane and Christian Clayton, this is a chance for the general public to mix with the industry elite for a great cause. All proceeds go to Soldier’s Angels and there will be a live auction, featuring Hard Rock Fender Custom Guitars, bikini contest, and a limited amount of admission tickets sold to the general public for a $50 donation. It is always a good time and even better when we see the outpouring of support for our soldiers serving overseas.
?Party with Love Hate Choppers -Friday March 6th- Hosted by Ami James and Christian Clayton this night is sure to be a party when the Love Hate Choppers crew takes over the Doghouse. Ami will be available for a limited time to sign autographs then it’s time to party in the VIP Dog Pound upstairs.
“Daytona is always a great time. We have taken it to a new level this year and people will get to see a whole new set-up and energy,” said Carrie Repp, event coordinator for the Roadhouse and owner of R&R Promotions. “We’ll still host the industry’s biggest names and hottest bikes, but most importantly, our benefit events will give the entire biker community a chance to come together to support our troops.”
Other sponsors include Doghouse Bar & Grill, Keyboard Carriage, Wild Turkey, American Honey and Bikernet.com.
–Ken Conte
V-TWIN VINEYARS THIS WEEKEND AT ZAP–Join V-Twin Vineyards this weekend at ZAP!Fort Mason Pavillion, San FranciscoZAP’s Zinfandel Festival is an internationally recognized series of tasting events. Renown as the premier single-varietal tasting in the world, an estimated 275 wineries and over 10,000 attendees partake in the four days of Festival events. The ZAP Zinfandel Festival is held exclusively in San Francisco, and traditionally is a sold-out event.
Unmask Your Passion for Zin! Saturday, January 31, 2009. “Unmask Your Passion” reflects our enthusiasm for America’s Heritage Wine–Zinfandel. It’s about the excitement we feel when we discover a Zinfandel new to us or taste a barrel sample from the latest vintage of one of our favorite wineries. “Unmask Your Passion” also reflects the personalities of Zinfandel–bold and celebratory, independent and unpretentious, versatile and diverse.
V-Twin Vineyards – Fine Wines for Motorcycle Enthusiasts
P.O. Box 7912
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
800-357-1959
BIKERNET MEETS BASSANI–Check out the home page tech on the Bassani crew building a new exhaust system for the 5-Ball Salt Shaker. They are hauling the bike to Cincy for the show and Carly (above) will be signing posters in their booth. Don’t miss the show or Carly.
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ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO WIN THE BRASS BALLS BOBBER CUSTOM MOTORBIKE–The end of the month is the final day to win the Bikernet/Brass Balls Bobbers/IronWorks giveaway bike. This is one special sled. We designed it and got our buddies from D&D Performance Exhaust, Baker Drivetrain, Rich Phillips, Gatorz, Crime Scene, Crazy Horse, Tauer and HHI all to come in and have fun in putting this build together.
So not only does it look good, it really performs. It so fast and agile it is hard to remove the grin that gets plastered on your face when you snick it into gear.
Get all the details on how to put this sled in your garage by clicking here?
MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING HEATING UP–Here is the 2009 drag race schedule for Motorcycles as of Jan. 21, 2009, Including all the sanctions that I could verify. ***I?d sure verify the events before taking off to the wild blue yonder.
Stick this in your saddlebag and if you find yourself near one of these GREAT events, please ck ?em out. SUPPORT THE SPORT.
–ML
March 6-8 AMA Dragbike–B&B Promotions Bikeweek Nationals South Georgia Motorsports Park, Valdosta, GA
March 12-15 NHRA AC Delco Gatornationals, Gainesville, FL
March 27-29 NHRA O?Reilly Spring Nationals, Houston, TX
March 28-29 AMRA- Bowling Green, KY
April 4-5 AMA Dragbike MTC Elmer Trett Nationals Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, GA
April 16-19 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment-southern Nationals, Atlanta, GA
April 18-19 AHDRA Gateway Int’l Raceway Madison, IL Screamin’ Eagle Gypsy Rendezvous Nationalspresented by the Surdyke Family of Dealerships
April 18-19 MDRA Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
April 25-26 AHDRA Atlanta DragwayCommerce, GA Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson Southern Nationals presented by Charles W. Watwood, Jr. and Associates
April 25th All Bike Dragstrip Campout at Little River Dragway, TX Texas Scooter Times
May 1-3 NHRA O?Reilly Midwest Nationals, Madison, IL
May 2-3 AMA Dragbike Spring Nationals Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, TN
May 24-25 All Harley Party Drags- Texas Scooter Times -Gulfport, MS– Memorial Day Weekend
May 31 MDRA Sacramento Raceway Park, Sacramento, CA
June 4-7 NHRA Route 66 Nationals, Chicago, IL
June 6-7 AHDRA Summit Motorsports Park Norwalk, OH Screamin’ Eagle Ohio Bike Week Nationalspresented by Dealers of Northern Ohio
June 11-14 NHRA Super Nationals Englishtown, NJ
June 13-14 AMA Dragbike Summer Nationals US 131 Motorsports Park, Martin, MI
June 20-21 AHDRA Kansas City International Raceway Kansas City, MO Blue Springs Harley-Davidson Midwest Nationals
June 20-21 MDRA Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
June 25-28 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals, Norwalk, OH
June 27-28 AMRA Bowling Green, KY
We’ll bring you the second half 2009 schedule in June.
www.mdra4u.com
www.ahdra.com
www.amadragbike.com
http://www.texasscooter.com
OXYTANE COMES TO BIKERNET–What I?ll say is this: Whatever was in this bottle actually worked and me being leery of this whole experiment, I could really feel a difference in the way my bike performed. Acceleration from a stop and more important, roll-on performance was notably improved.
What can I say? This stuff worked!! I?ll be sure to use it again when I can get my hands on it again.
Interested? Go to www. Oxytane.com and learn more about Oxytane and how you to can feel the difference in your ride. If you would like to read an article on this product Thunder Press did one in their October 2008-Motorhead Memo by Kip Woodring.
Any other questions, you can contact the Arizona Rep. Jeff Tangen – jeffty@msn.com – 602-639-0645.
–Michael Colburn
VP sales
PetroNovel Energy Group
4426 E. Washington Blvd.
Commerce, Ca 90023
925 497 4927
http://www.oxytane.com
OLD SKOOL RODZ PUBLISHER WINS GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW WITH WHITE MERC–Dixie won 2nd place at the GNRS in her class.
Wish I could have made it out there.
–Geno
www.olskoolrodz.com
www.ckdeluxe.com
11 DAYS UNTIL PINK PARTZ GETS DIRTY IN CINCINNATI–Professional AMA Grand National Flat Track Racer Nichole Cheza Scheduled to meet attendees of 9th Annual V-Twin Expo February 7th from 11A to 1P.
Minneapolis, MN? Only eleven days until female AMA Grand National racer Nichole Cheza will be on hand to meet with attendees of the 9th Annual V-Twin Expo this February 7th from 11A to 1P at the Duke Energy Center downtown Cincinnati. Nichole will be at the Pink Partz booth (#759) on the main show floor.
Michigan based racer, Cheza has been riding since she was just three years old and racing since she was a just four years old. After receiving the Female Athlete of the Year award in 2003, Nichole Cheza turned pro. As a female rider and racer, Cheza embodies what Pink Partz? are all about? ride inspired apparel and accessories. Cheza recently offered to help Pink Partz spread the word about the freshly launched line. Pink Partz feature well-designed, unique products that feel right in a world of horsepower and torque.
Pink Partz slogan states: ?Don?t be afraid to get your Pink Partz dirty?, clearly Cheza takes that statement to a whole new level out on the track.
?Pink Partz gets it. They know what the ride means. The few products made available to women so far, don?t stand out, they don?t ?mean? anything. Pink Partz means something. I get a kick out of wearing something that makes a statement. My female friends love this line, especially the ones that don?t ride. They think it?s a gas? explained racer Cheza.
At the Expo dealers can expect to also see new spring products from Pink Partz. Pink Partz offers a fresh new approach by providing distinctive and exclusive ride inspired designs.
Pink Partz products are in stock now and available to ship at J&P Cycles online or in store at their Anamosa and Daytona Beach locations. Check the full line out at: www.pinkpartz.com
To see all the spankin? new products and more about Pink Partz, visit: www.pinkpartz.com
To learn more about Nichole Cheza, visit: www.nicholecheza.com
MOTORCYCLE COMMITTEE AGENDA FOR V-TWIN SHOW IN CINCY– February 8, 9:00 a.m., ROOM 251,Call to order: 9:00 a.m.
Introduction: Keith R. Ball. Could an alliance between the motorcycle aftermarket, SEMA with 7,500 members and the MRF representing 250,000 State Motorcycle Rights Organization members through their Sustaining Member Organizations and the aftermarket help motorcycling?
SEMA Structure: How we establish a council? We need to create an active committee of SEMA members, then present a proposal to SEMA
Issues facing motorcycling: Kirk Willard, President Motorcycle Riders Foundation
SEMA: What to expect. A prospective from a former council member, Seth Doulton, President Horse Power Promotions, who is a SEMA member (30 years) and helped establish ARMO.
MIC: Motorcycle Industry Council Goals. MIC representative to be determined.
Mission Statement: Keith R. Ball, discussion:
Motorcycle Action Council Mission Statement
Our first and foremost goal is supporting the freedom to build and ride custom motorcycles. Another goal is to create an active link between the motorcycle aftermarket industry and the motorcycle rights community. We will endeavor to create an ongoing communication forum and promote legislative efforts as widely as possible. A primary objective is to provide meaningful solutions to industry-specific issues and challenges, thereby perpetuating the growth and prosperity of motorcycle aftermarket parts manufacturers.
Membership Opportunities: How broad should our scope be?
Establishing a Committee: Do you want to be actively involved
Public Comment:
This meeting is open to the public at the V-Twin expo in Cincinnati, 9:00 a.m. Sunday, room 251. For SEMA membership info, click on the banner above or call Monica Turelow at (909) 396-0289.
CINCY V-TWIN EXPO SEMINAR ROOM CORRECTION– AMD has today learnt that the Daytona Twin Tec Seminars taking place at the V-Twin Expo, in Cincinnati, will now be taking place in Room 260, not Room 263 as previously reported.
The times for the seminars remain unchanged; Basic Fuel Injection – 2.00pm and Advanced Fuel Injection 3.30pm
DAYTONA TWIN TEC
South Daytona, Florida, USA
Tel: 386 304 0700
Fax: 386 304 9502
E-mail: allen@daytona-twintec.com
www.daytona-twintec.com
CALIFORNIA EPA ISSUES FROM NEW CITIZEN KIWI MIKE–I think Calif has even a bigger issue brewing in which the big plan is in the name of clean air is to do away with alleged polluting motorcycles. I think there will be a day when many motorcycles will not be able to be operated on our Calif roads especially since a recent law was passed to phase out big rig diesels older than 2007 (going off memory) from our road starting in 2012.
My truck is paid for and only gets operated on California roads to go out of state to shows back east.
I think my classic Indians just might be outlawed one day and considered gross polluters.It could be that the insurance companies won’t insure them, that could be a different angle too.I think we’re all going to get screwed mate.
On another note I’ll be sworn in as a US citizen this Thursday. I had to go into LA immigration office early Jan which I got there at 7.15 a.m. and talk about a bunch of city assholes not allowing motorcycles to park in the paid city parking structures. I got turned away from three of them and had to park way down the road in a lot that was approved for m/cs. I thought I was saving the country gas by riding my old ’53 Chief and saving space on the freeway only to be discriminated against in LA.
Our gov at work for we the people.
–Kiwi Mike
THE BIKERNET BOOKS AND NEW MAGAZINES DEPARTMENT–SOUL RYDAH -The first African-American Bike Magazine to hit the street since Soul Brothers years ago, rocks the industry. This is one extremely well done, slick magazine. This is the fourth issue and the art direction and photography are top notch. Surprisingly, this book is filled with upscale ads for cigars and liquor. For more info drop a note to info@soulrydahmag.com or call 931) 902-8391
Clinton Library Motorcycle Catalog is a cool piece I received from Kimmy Cruz. This book was created around and for the Tom Zimberoff exhibit at the Clinton Library. It highlights the builders and artist featured in the exhibit including Scott Long, Pat Kennedy (with Bandit’s motorcycle), Harold Pontarelli (where is that guy?), Cyril Huze, Alan Lee, a bunch of Hamsters and more.
Allan Lowson’s fiction complation, Tinker Tales: It’s a small, easy-to-read grouping of Allan’s fantasy and Sci-fi fiction. To order a copy reach out to the Xlibris Corporation 888-795-4274 or check www.Xlbris.com.
OUR INDUSTRY LOOSES A FRIEND AND LEGEND WITH THE PASSING OF BOB LE PERA–We would like to observe the passing of Bob Le Pera the founder of Le Pera Seats. Bob Le Pera had a passion for making the finest handcrafted Harley seats his way, no excuses and never strayed from the ideals that proved so rewarding to him. He always strived to do what was best for the industry and held the customers best interest as the foundation for his work.
From the beginning Bob instilled his exemplary work ethics and attention to every last detail to his kids Bob Jr. and Christine. Bob Jr. for the past 24 years and Christine for the past 20 years have worked side by side with Bob. As a family they have built what has become one of the most respected names in the industry.
Together Bob Jr. and Christine will continue to keep Bob?s passion, work ethic and dreams alive, preserving every bit of history that he started with his bare hands back in 1972.
–Bob Clark
HONDA-YAMAHA DEALER DOWN–The US economy took another victim recently. This time it was University Honda-Yamaha in Seattle, WA.
The first and oldest Honda dealer in the US finally had to shut it’s doors…..after 50 years in business.
–John
SPEAKING OF THE ECONOMY–S&S Cycle would like to address recent rumors stemming from the auctioning of several pieces of manufacturing equipment. In a down economy rumors fly, so here are the facts: Like other companies in the manufacturing industry, S&S has conducted layoffs, and is selling excess equipment. ?These are appropriate measures that we took in response to the slowing economy? says CEO George Smith. Smith went on to say ?people may not be aware of this, but while we are clearing out some of our machinery, we are also investing in new machines, and increasing our efficiency and overall capability.?
Although slowing sales are a factor, some of the machines being sold have already been replaced in production by a new manufacturing cell that was made fully operational just last summer. This system allows for the consolidation of machining centers and results in greater efficiency.
A redesign of the plant layout is also being implemented to increase the flexibility and scope of S&S?s manufacturing capacity.S&S is about to launch an aggressive and dynamic marketing program which will start with a dual presence at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio. S&S will be showing performance enhancement products under the S&S name as well as vintage engines and parts under their recently acquired Flathead Power brand.
The following week at the Dealer Expo 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana, S&S will debut a new line of off-road performance products and parts for metric cruisers.
Director of Business Development and Sales, Michael Scaletta summed it up. ?We are introducing great new products and are even expanding into new markets. S&S has been here for over 50 years, and we are in it for the long haul.?
Yafterburner Slider Covers–WOW!! That?s what everybody says the first time they lay their eyes on these badass fork covers. Paul?s Yafterburner exhaust tips have been a huge success! Now you can carry that awesome styling forward to your forks as well. Add a set of these to your front end and you?ll have the most radical looking front fork in town!
These bad boys are CNC machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 aluminum and the beautifully chrome plated or black anodized and accent machined. They are an easy bolt on product that will dramatically change the look of your Bagger!
Part# – YSC-C / Chrome Fork Covers / Price: $399.95 pr.
Part# – YSC-B / Black w/ Accent Machine / Price: $399.95 pr.
–Paul Yaffe Originals
602-840-4205
NEW ORLEANS BIKEFEST APPROVED BY AMA– We?ve just been informed by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) that the New Orleans Bikefest has been sanctioned as a premier State Rally. Only one rally per state receives a State Rally sanction from the AMA. We are proud that New Orleans Bikefest achieved the qualification standards required for sanctioning as the State Rally after only one year.
We couldn?t have done it without the support of everyone that participated as attendees, vendors, sponsors and event staff. We thank you all very much and look forward to seeing you at 2009 New Orleans Bikefest . www.neworleansbikefest.com –Barry Lee
Live Free Promotions, LLC
650 Poydras Street, STE 1200
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 274-0226
BIKERNET METRIC COVERS EASYRIDERS SACRAMENTO SHOW–A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Easy Riders, V-Twin Bike Show in Sacramento. I went for the Metric bikes but I shot everything I saw that was cool. Come over to Bikernetmetric.com to check out the coverage.
Also, if you are heading out to Cincinnati for the V-Twin Expo in a week, make sure you come by the W8less Rotors booth to see their latest products and have a book signed by Bandit himself!
Also, get your photos taken with the AFT Girls, the models that worked on ER HED, the World Champion Yamaha board tracker from AFT Customs. The girls will be signing posters and generally being friendly as always. It should be a cool show and will set the stage for the V-Twin market in ?09. I will have tons of new stuff on the Metric site when I come back. Stay tuned and ride right!
–Wacko
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January 29, 2009 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
Hey,
Chris Dotson did it again at the Grand National Hot Rot Show in Pomona this last weekend. Incredible motorcycle. He recently moved from the Bay Area to Pomona and is grappling with the mystery of how to slip into the custom motorcycle industry.
It’s tough. We ain’t making custom toasters. We’re actually several niches down the totenpole. But what the hell. If you love building and riding custom bikes, give it hell. We’re the asphalt cowboys of this generation, and struggle we must to stay free.
Let’s hit the news. Congratulations Chris. We’ll bring you a feature on his newest creation in the very near future:
NEW EASYRIDERS SHOW CATEGORY–The Easyrdiers V-Twin Bike Show Tour Kicks off in Pomona on January 10 & 11 and new to the tour this year are the kids from the Limpnickie Lot. Along with the list of Judged and open classes that trophies will be awarded for, a special handmade trophy and prizes will be given to the bike in the show that represents the style of the Limpnickie Lot builders.
What?s that? Well, these cats build the down home back alley garage type Sykohippie, Speed Freakin? hand built, American Made, Heavy Metal lovin, Punk music pukin, ever lovin????. Well, the real deal ya? dig?
You can see some of the builders from the lot at all six of the Easy Rider shows, The first of these being the Pomona show where Taber Nash of Nash Motorcycle Co. and Pat Patterson of Led Sled Customs will be on hand to represent. The Limpnickie Lot builders will pick the class winners and all winning bikes from the Limpnickie Lot class will also be featured in the pages of Cycle Source Magazine.
RSD 2-INTO-1 TRACKER EXHAUST SYSTEM BY VANCE & HINES–We?ve teamed up with industry pioneer Vance & Hines to introduce a stylized, black ceramic 2-into-1 exhaust system for Softail owners. The Tracker Exhaust fuses RSD styling and design with Vance & Hines performance and racing technology. The pipes feature a high temperature black ceramic coating that will nto chip or flake. The detailed and drilled chrome heat shields feature the V&H logo and the RSD brand mark is CNC-machined into the billet exhaust tip. Black has never been so beautiful.
SPECTRO OILS POWERS NEW RACING RECORDS BY TEAM WOLBRINK RACE–Spectro Oils is a proud sponsor of Team Wolbrink Race, who recently set two new racing records during the Bub Motorcycle Speed Trials.Brookfield, CT? Spectro Oils of America sponsors Team Wolbrink Race, who shattered two racing records during the Bub Motorcycle Speed Trials, from September 2-7, at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Mark Wolbrink (#1471) broke the 500cc Modified frame/ Production Engine National Bike Record with an average speed of 123.411 mph. Team member Kevin Kilkenny (#3500) broke the 500cc Modified Partial Streamline Frame and Production Engine Class record with an average speed of 131.431 mph and his fastest run reaching 132.444 mph.Both records were AMA National Speed Records for 500cc bikes running production class engines. Production class engines require a use of stock intake, stock carburetors, and stock exhaust. The records were averaged from two runs timed over a flying mile. Team Wolbrink Race is not only sponsored by Spectro Oils but also runs Spectro?s high performance lubricants in all of their bikes. ?We can?t complain walking away with two new records. Running Spectro Oils lubrication in the #1471 and #3500 definitely helped Team Wolbrink Race set two new AMA National Records,? explained Mark Wolbrink. Team Wolbrink Race is already gearing up for the races next year at the salt flats, hoping to break a few more records. Spectro brands are manufactured and marketed by Intercontinental Lubricants Corp. of Brookfield, CT, ILC, one of the world?s foremost manufacturers and packagers of quality lubricants.For more information on Spectro Oils, please visit: www.spectro-oils.com. For immediate release. Spectro Contact: David F. Willis, 203.775.1291 or dwillis@spectro-oils.com
BIKERNET SEX COUNSELOR REPORT–The mother of a17-year-old girl was concerned that her daughterwas having sex.
Worried the girl might become pregnantand adversely impact the family’s status, she consulted thefamily doctor.
The doctor told her that teenagers today were very willfuland any attempt to stop the girl would probably result inrebellion.He then told her to arrange for her daughter to be put on birthcontrol and until then, talk to her and give her a box ofcondoms.
Later that evening, as her daughter was preparing for a date,the woman told her about the situation and handed her a box ofcondoms
The girl burst out laughing and reached over to hug her mothersaying:
‘Oh Mom! You don’t have to worry about that! I’mdating Susan!’
NEW IRONHORSE CHOPPERS AS LOW AS $17,999– Full Factory Warranty, Great Financing, BIG Discounts!
We have been chosen as the clearance center for unsold prior year model bikes from 3 major U.S. Motorcycle Manufacturers.
New, factory built customs originally priced at $30,000 to $40,000… Now under $20,000!
American IronHorse LSC Choppers, 12 from $17,999 to $20,999. American IronHorse Tejas, several at $17,999!
New Softail Choppers $18,995 to $21,995! Bourget Python Choppers, $20,000 Off! BMC Bobbers, $14,999!
We will never be able to offer this low of pricing on new American Customs again!And they won’t last long at these prices!
7.99% New Motorcycle Finance Rates!
Clearance Sale
DAYTONA TWIN TECH ignition products CARB legal–DAYTONA Twin Tec has now received California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Orders that allow the company’s ignition systems, coils, and accessories to be sold in all 50 states.
The products available are for ’84-’06 Harley-Davidson applications including Evolution, Sportster and Twin Cam 88 engines.
The company, which is also known for its fuel injection systems, will again be hosting dealer seminars at the V-Twin Expo, Cincinnati.
The Daytona Twin Tec ‘Basic Fuel Injection’ seminar will be held in room 234 at the Duke Energy Convention Center on Friday, February 6 at 2.00pm.
This will be followed by a second Seminar entitled ‘Advanced Fuel Injection Tuning’ at 3.30pm on Friday.
DAYTONA TWIN TEC
South Daytona, Florida, USA
Tel: 386 304 0700
Fax: 386 304 9502
E-mail: allen@daytona-twintec.com
www.daytona-twintec.com
THE BIKERNET MAFIA DON, BIKERNETINI, SPEAKS OUT–An old Italian Mafia Don is dying and calls his grandson to his bed!
“Lissin-a me. I wanna for you to taka my chrome plated 38 revolver so you will always remember me.”
“But grandpa, I really don’t lika guns. Howzabout you leave me your Rolex watch instead?”
“Shuddup an lissin. Somma day you gonna runna da business…..you gonna have a beautifula wife, lotsa money, a biga home and maybe a couple a bambinos.
“Somma day you gonna comma home and maybe finda you wife inna bed with another man. Whadda you gonna do then……. pointa to you watch and say, ‘Times up’?”
–from Rik S.
THE TEN DAY, 10th ANNIVERSARY SMOKE OUT RUMBLES TO LIFE–The ten day, 10th Anniversary Smoke Out rumbles to life at Smokeout East in Cottonwood, AZ on May 8 and 9, 2009 with a two-day blow out launch party. Then the party moves along Interstate 40 at 350-mile stretches across the United States on a 2,000-mile journey (called the Long Road) that concludes at Smoke Out East on May 15 and 16, 2009 at the Rockingham Drag Strip in Rockingham, NC.
Chopper-jockeys will be participating in an event that they will be talking about for years to come. The Smoke Out has all of the usual mayhem that you expect including music that kicks asphalt, unique venders, Chop-off competition and home-built bike show.
?The Smoke Out Long Road really honors the spirit of American ingenuity with guys and gals that build their own chopper,? explained, Edge, Event Big Kahuna. ?And we are presenting a silver Horse pendant, created by David Barkhordari of BadAss Jewelry, to everyone that makes the ride on their home-brewed motorbike.?
ACE CAF? Ace Cafe London’s Harley Nights Celebrate J&P Cycles 30th Anniversary–Following last year’s successful transatlantic Harley based promotion and competition celebrating the 50th Anniversary of S&S Cycles, Ace Cafe London are delighted to announce that they have teamed up with the world’s largest retailer of aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories, J&P Cycles, to mark the renowned USA company’s 30th Anniversary in 2009!
Each month, from April to September on the cafe’s regular Harley Night (last Thursdays from 6pm), to include Harley Day (Sunday 30th August) and the National Chopper Club’s Custom Bike Show (Saturday 4th July), a ‘Best Bike’ will be chosen, with the winners being invited to take part in the Grand Final, to be judged for ‘Bike of the Year’ on Thursday 29th October.
As well as a prize on each Harley Night for the best bike in the car park, with judging taking place at 8.30pm, J&P Cycles giveaways will be distributed by means of a free raffle, whereby on every visit to the counter, you will be presented with a colour coded ticket depending on how much you spend, with the raffle being drawn at 9pm.
Prizes will be in the form of ‘Gift Cards’ that can be redeemed via J&P Cycles website, or by phone and fax (or if you are visiting the USA, at their retail locations in Anamosa, Iowa or Ormond Beach, Florida) for any product from the immense J&P Cycles range.
Promotion & Competition Dates:
Thursday 30th April
Thursday 28th May
Thursday 25th June
Saturday 4th July – NCC Custom Bike Show
Thursday 30th July
Thursday 27th August
Sunday 30th August – Harley Day
Thursday 24th September
Thursday 29th October (Grand Final)
–LINDA WILSMORE
Ace Cafe London
Tel: ++44 (0)20 8961 1000
Fax: ++44 (0)20 8965 0161
Website: www.ace-cafe-london.com
Ace Cafe London
Ace Corner
North Circular Road
Stonebridge
London
NW10 7UD
TWIN CAM UPSWEEP FISHTAILS– Are these cool or what? Paughco has just released several new exhaust systems for Twin Cam machines including these awesome UPSWEEP FISHTAILS.
Sporting traditional chopper exhaust styling with approximately 30 degree upsweep in the 1 ?? pipes and classic Paughco FISHTAIL tips this new system will give any late machine a definite attitude.
Designed for 2000 to present Twin Cam applications the UPSWEEP TWIN CAM FISHTAILS extend just past the rear fender and feature a straight through design.
Finished in Paughco?s flawless chrome, TWIN CAM FISHTAILS are sold complete with all mounting hardware and retail for $475.95. For complete details call 775-246-5738 or visit www.paughco.com. MADE AND CHROMED IN AMERICA.
OPEN ROAD TURNS 12–Tune into Open Road Radio each week from 11a-12p on 9 FM: 92.5, 92.7 & 99.9 or streamed live at www.openroadradio.com
Some of the 2009 upcoming shows include discussions on MC Books, Product Reviews, MC Paint, Bike Electronics, MC Insurance Coverage, Riding Schools, Live Broadcasts from McCormick PL Motorcycle Expo, IMS-Chicago, The Harley Davidson Museum & much more! Celebrating 12 years ?cruising the airwaves? started with a bang -up line-up exclaims Gina Woods: Cyril Huze, Keith Ball, Chris Maida, Christen Clayton, Amanda Richardson. Check out last weeks show featuring: ?Motorcycles Most Popular Websites?
http://marty.rogers.name/mp3/orr/webplayer/player.html
BIKE CLUB THIN BLUE LINE BLURS– The Iron Brotherhood has an eye-catching, if ominous-looking, Web site home page: A human skull, its mouth open and its eye sockets painted blue, faces the viewer. A German Iron Cross frames the skull. Meanwhile, lightning bolts flash across the black background while the opening guitar riffs from Black Sabbath’s “I Am Iron Man” play.
Heavy metal rock band? Biker gang? Perhaps even a neo-Nazi or white-supremacist group? Guess again. Iron Brotherhood is an off-duty law-enforcement motorcycle club formed in 2006.
“We are bikers who happen to be cops who share a common bond,” states a brief overview of the male-only club. “We are dedicated to our profession and our brotherhood.”
The group is just one of an increasing number of off-duty law-enforcement motorcycle clubs (LEMCs) sprouting across the country and blurring the lines, at least in appearance, between the good guys and the allegedly not-so-good guys.
In fact, given the skulls, tattoos, leather vests or poses on “hogs” that appear in photo galleries, the average bloke would be hard-pressed to distinguish, say, the Hell’s Angels from the Iron Pigs, Wild Pigs, Untouchables, Renegades, Blue Steel or City Heat, a Chicago-based club that has a Twin Cities chapter.
There are “striking similarities in self-presentation,” notes Mitch Librett, a retired New Rochelle, N.Y., cop, criminologist and author of “Wild Pigs and Outlaws: The Kindred Worlds of Policing and Outlaw Bikers” (Crime, Media and Culture Journal).
“The ‘colors,’ slogans, and monikers adopted by the members are often indistinguishable,” adds Librett, a motorcycle enthusiast himself and assistant professor of criminal justice at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts.
Librett adds that both outlaws and lawmen attracted to the biker culture embrace living on the edge, though on seemingly opposite sides of the law. Indeed, quite a number of local Twin Cities cops who are members of City Heat belong to high-adrenaline, high-risk units such as SWAT, the bomb squad or street narcotics.
To be sure, there is nothing illegal about this off-duty association. Many cop-biker fraternal organizations are established and regularly conduct fundraising “runs” for worthy causes.
They include Blue Knights International, for example, which has donated more than $7 million in goods and cash to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Toys for Tots, Make-A-Wish Foundation and others.
City Heat also promotes charity runs on its Web pages. But some of the more mainstream and family-oriented outfits such as Blue Knights express concern over a recent surge of “fringe” elements. They also point to problems such as the confrontation between Seattle members of the Iron Pigs LEMC and the Hell’s Angels last summer at the annual Sturgis, S.D., motorcycle rally.
An off-duty cop shot and wounded a Hell’s Angel. Investigators decided the officer acted in self-defense. The brawl that led to the shooting reportedly stemmed from a dispute over vest patch insignia.
“We have strived to be the very opposite of anything outlaw,” said Mike Ripsch, the Blue Knights’ outgoing president and a retired cop from Illinois.
“But the sad fact of the matter is that, if somebody does something wrong or acts questionable and it becomes known that he is a cop (LEMC or not), the brush is wide and it affects us all,” Ripsch said. “Some of our own do a pretty good job of shooting ourselves in the foot at times.”
Added Librett: “I really have to question why any police officer would feel that emulating the (outlaw) lifestyle is an attractive way to spend their free time. There is a danger there.”
–By Rub?n Rosario rrosario@pioneerpress.com
–from Rogue
LETTER TO BIKERNET– I just wanted to send you this to say Thank you for making Bikernet. I have talked to you before and bought my first bike almost a year ago now, I have learned ALOT from your site.
This probably doesn’t mean too much, because you probably hear this all the time but Thanks.
–Cowboy.
We appreciate every kind word, since Sin Wu is pissed off most of the time.–Renegade
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The Mongols Patch Court Case
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The Feds were trying to set a precedent so that they could eventually take trademarked property from anyone and then anyone’s personal property for whatever reason.
Judge Florence-Marie Cooper of the Central District issued an interesting order last week barring the government from seizing any property displaying the “Mongols” trademark. The word “interesting” gets thrown around a lot on the internet (to the point of dilution), but this dispute is darn “interesting.” [Rivera v. U.S., Case No. 2:09-cv-2435-FMC-VBKx (C.D. Cal.; Aug. 3, 2009)] [link to opinion at Scribd In October 2008 it was widely reported Trademark/Seizure: The court agreed with Rivera and held that the mark was not subject to seizure. Based on the indictment. Basically, the entities who owned the mark were not indicted, and none of the defendants who were indicted had a “forfeitable interest” in the property. On the propriety of forfeiture, it was a basic case of wrong parties. It's tempting at a quick read to come away with the impression that trademarks are never subject to forfeiture, but the court didn't need to get to that point. And it's not true anyway, trademarks are subject to involuntary conveyance under certain limited circumstances. See Evan Brown's discussion of a recent case here Seizure of Property Bearing the Mark: Interestingly, the government argued that separate from whether it was entitled to seize the mark, it was entitled to seize property bearing the mark. Supposedly, seizure of the property baring the mark was “necessary to preserve the availability of the mark for forfeiture.” The court didn't buy this, and also rejected the government's argument that continued use of the mark would tarnish it. I'm not sure how the government made this last argument with a straight face, but it did. The discussion delves into areas that are pretty far outside my range of experience, but it was fun to wade through the court's order. The First Amendment: The final part of the court's order was the real zinger and one I'm guessing the government did not see coming. The mark sought to be seized was not a typical trademark, but a “collective membership mark,” which as the court observes “directly implicate the First Amendment's right to freedom of association . . . in their use and display.” The court basically smacks down the government's entire approach to the case, noting that: [the items sought to be seized by the government] were expressive and denote[d] association with the Mongol Nation. [Because the mark] act[ed] as a symbol that communicates a person's association with the Mongol Nation, and his or her support for their views . . . [seizure of the property] to silence this expression constituted an attack on a particular viewpoint. Seizure of property bearing a Mongols membership mark should be considered viewpoint-discriminatory. Needless to say, the government did not make a sufficient showing that “a compelling reason” existed to justify the seizure. Convoluted factual and procedural context to the case. The court reaches the right result I think and the order contains some good discussion of the issues. The last time I recall something like this coming up was when the government seized a domain name and propagated – or forced propagation – of its own message. Congrats to Rivera's lawyer! –from Rogue
January 28, 2009
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH STUDY UNDERWAY,Southern California motorcyclists who crash their bikes may play an unintentional role in improving motorcycle safety nationwide, as the pilot portion of the federal government’s much-anticipated Motorcycle Crash Causation Study kicked off at various locations throughout Los Angeles in December.
Data will be compiled from LAPD accident reports and information recorded by mechanical sensors and cameras placed at intersections until at least 27 accidents have occurred and are documented — a milestone that will likely be reached by March.
According to Doug Hecox, spokesman for the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Transportation entity managing the pilot study, the pilot is “purely to test the methodology” that will be applied to the broader Motorcycle Crash Causation Study, which is expected to kick off in about a year in a handful of different states. Final results of which won’t be available until at least 2013.
Much has changed since the last such motorcycle accident study, the 1981 Hurt Report; about 11 million street bikes have been sold in the U.S. The average rider’s age has increased from 27 to 41, and the overall rider population has grown to roughly 7 million. Traffic mix, driving/riding laws, and more powerful motorcycles are some other variables.
In 2005 Congress authorized over $2 million to fund a new motorcycle crash causation study under a federal transportation reauthorization bill (a.k.a. SAFETEA-LU), with the caveat that federal funds be matched from a nongovernmental source. Much of the matching funding has come from national motorcycle organizations, some of which hail the report as long overdue and necessary for planning safety countermeasures, while other groups fear yet another typically lopsided anti-motorcycle government report.
FEDS DECLINE TO INCREASE TARRIFS ON EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLES,U.S. trade officials have decided not to include motorcycles on their lengthy list of European products that will soon face increased tariffs in retaliation for a European Union ban on imports of hormone-fed beef from America.
In public comments submitted to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative opposing the possible 100% import duties, many motorcycle organizations, industry groups, manufacturers, dealers and others pointed to the extensive economic impact on businesses and jobs affected by such retaliatory tariffs, as well as a hardship for motorcycle enthusiasts. Also, motorcycle usage should be encouraged for fuel efficiency and easing traffic congestion and parking.
U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab noted her office received approximately 600 comments regarding which of more than 100 European goods should be subjected to the tariffs.
“An interagency committee of trade experts and economists reviewed the public comments and provided recommendations to the USTR with respect to modifications that would result in a more effective action, while taking account of effects on the U.S. economy, including consumers,” she said regarding the list of European Union products slated for tariff increases beginning March 23; but their beef with the EU will no longer threaten to double the price of imported Euro motorcycles and scooters.
MYRTLE BEACH SAYS NO TO BIKERS,Myrtle Beach has launched a website and printed brochures advising visitors that from the city’s perspective, the May motorcycle rallies are over.
The Website bears a message from Mayor John Rhodes stating that the ?Harley-Davidson Dealers Association Spring Rally and the Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bikefest will not be held in Myrtle Beach?, and lists 15 new laws the City Council has passed to discourage bikers from coming to town. Designed by the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, the top of the site proclaims; “effective 2009, Myrtle Beach, SC will no longer host motorcycle rallies.”
To deter bikers, the city implemented stricter noise and muffler rules, will be enforcing a municipal helmet law, require eye protection while riding and a variety of restrictions on vendors, parties and motorcycle parking. The city passed a property tax increase to fund the anti-rally campaign.
But the Myrtle Beach Bike Week website counters this, saying that the rallies have not been cancelled. The Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson website is still encouraging motorcyclists to come. It states that 90% of the events and most of the businesses that cater to the 500,000 bikers who come to the region during three weeks in May are in Horry County, which has not adopted any new ordinances and welcomes riders to the 69th annual event, scheduled for May 8th – 17th 2009, if the rally goes on.
MAKING NOISE ABOUT NOISENumerous communities around the country are attempting to regulate noise, and specifically loud motorcycle exhausts. Although enforceability is questionable, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is planning a controversial new ordinance to curtail incessant noise.
Town officials haven?t fully explained why the ordinance is necessary, other than to acknowledge that neighboring municipalities have similar regulations, but the borough does not. ?We ought to be regulating our noise pollution,? said one Councilman.
?How do you pull over 50 motorcycles when one is being loud?? said police chief Joe Dougherty. ?It?s violating someone?s constitutional rights.?
When asked if the department owns noise equipment, Dougherty quipped: ?I?m sure we do, but I don?t know where it?s at. If I looked for it, I could find it, but we only have one person trained to use the equipment.?
The ordinance is currently being reviewed for legal sufficiency, including enforceability.
Meanwhile, a bill recently introduced in New Hampshire would prohibit motorcycle exhaust modifications, reduce permissible motorcycle noise levels, increase fines for motorcycle noise violations, and requires all motorcycles to have functioning tachometers.
House Bill 95 authorizes fines of up to $500 for operating a motorcycle that has aftermarket mufflers installed, or does not have a working tach.
A similar law was enacted in Denver that requires motorcycle mufflers to have a factory-issued U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sound-test stamp. But some who have protested the ordinance since it took effect in July 2007 have gone as far as to take the issue to court, arguing that the ordinance is vague and unenforceable.
One ?victim? of the ordinance is Jeffrey Lubbert, who was pulled over on his motorcycle in August 2007 when an officer testified that he heard exhaust pipes that were ?louder based on my training and experience,? according to court documents.
Lubbert fought the citation that he was issued, making it the ?test case? for the ordinance, according to his lawyer, Colorado Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Wade H. Eldridge.
Factory-issued pipes come with the EPA stamp and meet the 82-decibel standard. But aftermarket mufflers may not come with the stamp, while still meeting the 82-decibel standard, argues Eldridge. It is nearly impossible to have the pipes certified and officers do not carry decibel readers.
?It?s unreasonable to stop someone and say your pipes are louder than normal when you don?t know what normal is,? argues Eldridge, who specializes in defending bikers. ?That just doesn?t cut it.?
GANGING UP ON BIKERS– In an ongoing effort to reduce crimes committed by criminal street gangs, many states have passed or are considering anti-gang laws that loosely define ?gangs?, violate Constitutional protections and can be used to harass and intimidate motorcycle clubs and mainstream motorcycle groups.
North Carolina recently joined with California and Ohio in enacting tough gang legislation that enhances penalties by adding years onto the sentences for those convicted of a crime who are members of a gang.
The N.C. Street Gang Suppression Act is the state?s first attempt to legally define a street gang, and it makes membership against the law. The law defines gangs as ?any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons? that has a primary activity of committing felony acts, has members involved in gang activity and has a common name, identifying sign or symbol.?
It also gives law enforcement and government the authority to seize property associated with gang activity.
Likewise, the Michigan legislature has enacted a set of ?Gang Bills? and sent Senate Bill 291 to the governor?s desk on January 6th. Based upon a similar definition of a ?gang?, the bill states that ?If a person who is an associate or a member of a gang commits a felony or attempts to commit a felony and the person’s association or membership in the gang provides the motive, means, or opportunity to commit the felony, the PERSON is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years.?
In Utah, a newspaper ad for a Toys For Tots event and flyers distributed by the Vagos Motorcycle Club spurred one Garland, UT citizen to form a Neighborhood Watch and spearhead a grassroots effort to toughen state gang laws, resulting in five bills being introduced to toughen punishment for involvement in gang activity and to make associating with or being a member of a criminal street gang illegal in the Beehive State. The latest in a spate of gang legislation, the sponsor of the bills along with gang investigators spent months researching other states? gang laws to find ideas that may be effective in Utah, such as anti-gang loitering legislation and declaring gang-free zones.
WEIRD NEWS: NIGERIAN RIDERS WEAR FRUIT TO COMPLY WITH NEW HELMET LAW–As many as 98% of Nigeria?s motorcyclists shunned the new national helmet law when it went into effect January 1st, leading to scores of arrests, near-riots and sometimes violent confrontations with traffic police. Professional motorcycle taxi drivers called Okada have now resorted to wearing fruit shells, pots or pieces of rubber tied to their heads with string to avoid arrest and impoundment of their vehicles.
In the state capital of Kaduna, hundreds of motorcyclists staged protests against the crash helmet directive, storming major roads chanting war songs and causing panic and traffic jams. In Lagos, at least 2,500 violators of the directive have so far been arrested as the Federal Road Safety Commission intensified the enforcement campaign for both riders and passengers. In Osun State, the Nigerian Tribune reported that no fewer than 73 motorcycles have been impounded by the FRSC because their operators failed to abide by the use of crash helmet.
The regulations have caused chaos around Africa’s most populous nation, with motorcyclists complaining helmets are scarce, too expensive, dirty and some passengers refuse to wear them fearing they will catch skin disease or be put under a black magic spell.
2009 NCOM CONVENTION IN RENO,The 24th annual NCOM Convention will be held Mother?s Day weekend, May 7-10, 2009 at the Nugget Casino & Resort in Reno, Nevada. This annual gathering will draw bikers rights activists from across the country to discuss topics of concern to all motorcyclists, so reserve your room now for the special NCOM rate of $89.00 by calling (800) 648-1177.
Meetings, seminars and group discussions will focus on safety issues, legal rights, legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our right to ride and Freedom of the Road.
Registration fees for the NCOM Convention are $75 including the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday night, or $40 for the Convention only. To pre-register, call the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at (800) 525-5355 or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away people’s initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.”
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), sixteenth President of the United States
January 22, 2009 Part 5
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MIKER CHARLTON EDGES CLOSER TO 500 MPH– 500mph is an ambitious goal for anyone, but especially a construction worker from Ohio. For some perspective, that’s 140mph faster than the current motorcycle land speed record holder, the Top 1 Ack Attack Streamliner. We’re going to go out on a limb and assume Mike Charlton is operating on a slightly smaller budget, so how does he plan to achieve his goal? With a 10,000bhp Westinghouse jet engine. Now, he’s one step closer thanks to a completed set of billet aluminum wheels.
Since there isn’t a set of tires in the world that’ll withstand speeds of this kind, these wheels are made to roll across the Bonneville Salt Flats without them. The fins provide directional stability as they dig into the salt.
Mike’s hoping to make it out to Bonneville this fall. We can’t wait to see him run and we’ll keep you updated as the 500mph jet bike gets closer to completion.
NEW ON-LINE SHOP SELLS BANDIT’S BED AND DAYROLLS–Bandit’s Bed-Roll is heavy duty and designed for the rider’s comfort. Bandit and his friends uses them on their annual trip to Sturgis. When strapped to the handelbars it forms a cool windshield.
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REPORT CARD FROM Kennedy High School Chopper class–2009 chopper class is proud to announce some of it’s sponsors for this years builds. BDL is our primary drive sponsor with both of this years main builds getting new BDL 2″ SS2 Belt Drives. We are proud and honored to have BDL on board with us again this year. The Kennedy bikes have run BDL belt drives on most of the school project bikes and we are extremely happy with the ease of installation and quality of the components.
For one build we have the legend SUGARBEAR on board who sent us one of his high quality unique long chopper springers which will be mated to a custom frame built by Pearson Customs of Prior Lake MN. Pearson has built and donated a springer for each of the last two years builds and now with BEars front end coming in this year he offered up teh custom long and skinny frame to match. The drivetrain on this build will consist of a new Harley-Davidson black and silver motor along with a new black and silver 5-speed transmission.
This came straight from Harley themselves! So we are very proud to announce the partnership with Harley-Davidson on this years build and are proud to be a part of the H-D family. The second build we are doing this year will be a Sucker Punch Sally roller thanks to Jeff, Christian and Donny for their continued support. These guys have been with me from the start along with Bikernet.com.
This SPS chassis will be running a BAKER 5 speed transmission thanks to Bert Baker and James Simonelli and will have a S&S 84″ Generator SH motor, thanks again to Howard Kelly and D.J. as well as all the S&S staff for there support.
On our third build which will be one of the main builds for next years class, we are using a frame from Guilty customs mated to a Kiwi Indian leaf spring front end. This bike is looking for a motor and transmission as well as other parts to get in line so please let me know if you want to help out. We are also getting parts coming in from Bikers Choice thanks to Larry Middleton.
This bike will run POR 15 in our custom built tanks, NAMZ wiring components used on the builds, and Spectro oils in each build. I will be at the V-twin dealer expo Feb 6,7,8 set up with the Limpnickie lot space #2619 so please come by and say hi and let me know if any other companies want to be apart of what we do here with the kids.
Thanks again for the support to everyone who has helped us get to where we are today. Also look for us this summer in STURGIS at the Broke Spoke County line where we will again be a part of the Limpnickie Lot, thanks to Cycle Source, NASH motorcycle and Jay Allen.
–Kevin “TEACH” Baas
BAAS METAL CRAFT CUSTOM CYCLES AND FABRICATION
http://www.baasmetalcraft.com
Custom made garage built motorcycle parts, vintage chopper builds and other cool stuff
952-215-1252
“When in doubt, burn out!”
BIKER?S CHOICE OIL CHANGE-IN-A-BOX? Is it time for an oil change? Been awhile? We are introducing an oil change kit that has everything you need for your bike?s next oil change!
Sportster kits include 3 quarts of 20W50 Biker?s Choice oil, 1 quart of Biker?s Choice Sportlube and 1 Biker?s Choice chrome oil filter. Big twin kits include 4 quarts of 20W50 Biker?s Choice oil, 2 quarts of Biker?s Choice primary fluid, 1 quart of Biker?s Choice semi-synthetic transmission fluid and 1 Biker?s Choice chrome oil filter.
For more information about the Biker?s Choice Oil Change-in-a-Box kits visit www.bikerschoice.com and take a look at our new 2009 catalog or contact your local Biker?s Choice Dealer.
–Carmen
Biker’s Choice
BLACK BIKE WHEELS FOR TWIN CAM BAGGERS– If you?re looking for something special to make your Road King, Road Glide or Full Dresser stand out from the crowds, Black Bike now offers the best custom front wheel assembly available on the market today. The wheel is a giant 21×3, making the spokes visible outside your rotors. And with a multitude of spoke counts available, including 40, 60, or even 120, your bike will take on the look of a full show custom bike. The 21 inch wheel offers improved handling, better tracking around corners and stability on canyon roads as well.
–Blackbikewheels.com
(818) 341-2550
RANDALL BALL BOOK REVIEW– Just wanted to drop you quick note and let you know I finished reading both: ?prize possession? and ?orwell? and both of them were excellent.
I personally liked Prize Possession better, because it was more hardcore in my opinion, if you have any other reading suggestions let me know, ’cause there sure as shit isn?t much else to do in Ohio, especially since its 15 degrees outside?
–Casey
I’m spending a long weekend in Primm, Nevada, sequestered in a dank room with only three redheads, in a last ditch effort to put the final touches on the first Chance book. We’re hoping to have published copies by March.–K. Randall Ball
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FLORIDA THURSDAY BIKE NIGHT–*** LIVE MUSIC – DJ – *** *** 50 / 50 TICKETS *** GREAT PRIZES AND GIVE-A-WAYS ! ! !
WE WILL HAVE THE FIRE GOING TONIGHT TO KEEP EVERYONE WARM ! ! ! IT IS THAT TIME AGAIN …. THIS AND EVERY THURSDAY ! ! ! !
Thursday January 22, 2009 at 6:00pm Bike Night @ Citrus Motorsports – (352) 564-2453 7800 W Gulf to Lake Hwy (Hwy 44) Crystal River, Florida 34429
Website: http://www.citrusmotorsports.com
You are always welcome to call me ! ! Thank you- Allan Pope www.CitrusMotorsports.com 352-564-2453
Citrus Motorsports
7800 W. Gulf To Lake Highway [Hwy 44]
Crystal River, FL 34429
352-564-2453
Please visit our website at the following location:http://www.citrusmotorsports.com
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA THUNDER RUN REPORT–I am working with Seth, the Hollister Event Master, this year on both of our events. He wanted me to contact you and send you some information.
–Mike Freeny
Bakersfield Thunder Run
Santa Maria Motorcycle Madness
7850 White Lane #342
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 472-2111
www.bakersfieldthunderrun.com
www.santamariamotorcyclemadness.com
Open Road Radio Celebrates 12 Years of Motorcycling the Airwaves– Chicago, IL. Jan 2nd 2009 – Open Road Radio, America’s Premiere Motorcycle Lifestyle Talk Program is celebrating its 12th Anniversary of cruisin’ the airwaves.
Gina Woods, co-founder, producer and host, said, “The only thing I enjoy more than Open Road Radio is having the wind in my hair as I head down the highway on my bike.”
While you tune up your machine, tune into The 9?s FM: 92.5, 92.7, & 99.9 11am-12 pm (CDT) on Sundays. Riders all over Chicagoland, northern Illinois, and parts of Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana listen every week. If you can’t get to a radio, crank up your computer and listen on line at www.openroadradio.com
Open Road Radio features interviews with motorcycle riding celebrities such as Jay Leno, Bandit, Peter Fonda, Wrench from Bikernet, Robbie Knievel, 5-Ball Racing Team, Lorenzo Lamas, K. Randall Ball and Branscombe Richmond. Other interviews include leaders in the motorcycle industry, from manufacturers, Bikernet janitor, to fabricators. From racers to club members, to publicists. You might hear the hosts discussing how to rebuild, restore or customize your brand of motorcycle.
In this Motorcycle Lifestyle program you could hear the latest product review, insurance tips, tech tips, rally events, travel bits, and race results including interviews with legends like: Ricky Carmichael, Chris Carr, Jeremy McGrath, Ben Bostrom, Valerie Thompson, 5-Ball Racing World Land Speed Record Holder for Bikernet, Nicky Hayden, or Angelle Savoie. And you most likely will hear Bystanders Assistance program representatives and MSF reps discussing motorcycle safety and education.
Listeners don’t just listen. They call in to tell us what they think, to ask questions, comment and to win fabulous prizes.
Hear what’s happening at motorcycling rallies such as Daytona, Laconia, Sturgis, Honda Hoot, Americade, Laughlin, Love Ride or Myrtle Beach…often while the events are still in progress.
Take a ride on the Open Road Radio website, www.openroadradio.com. On the site, you see photos of the hosts and wild remote broadcasts. You can listen to the Open Road archives, fill out a motorcycle survey or click onto a link to another motorcycle related chat room.
COMFORT MAX GEL PADS RELEASED–ANAHEIM HILLS, CA—JANUARY 20, 2009?-American Motorcycle Specialties USA, Inc. (www.amspecialtiesusa.com) announces its innovative line of Comfort Max Gel Pads are now available in a choice of three genuine Sheepskin fur colors: Traditional Black, Silver/Grey and Golden Tan.
The gel seat pad?s Sheepskin wool cover is soft and resilient. Its fibers breathe, acting like a natural thermostat for your body. These hollow fibers can absorb up to 30% of their own weight in moisture without feeling wet, keeping you perfectly dry regardless of riding weather. The free flow of air between you and the sheepskin fibers is a comforting change from the clamminess of leather and vinyl seats.
The Comfort Max Gel Pads feature five different sizes designed to fit any motorcycle seating configuration. At the core of this comprehensive line seat pad line is an advanced Viscoelastic molded gel used in medical and sports applications. Its unique properties include the elimination of pressure points or ?Hot Spots? which can cause rider discomfort. In addition, a top layer of MEMORY Foam offers the highest level of comfort available by softly conforming to your shape and eliminating localized pressure, which is priceless for long distance rides. The sheepskin cover, memory foam and ? in. thick gel insert all combine to absorb vibration, small bumps and road irregularities, providing the most comfortable ride available.
Comfort Max Gel Pads are available in five sizes to fit any seating application.
Comfort Max Gel Pads are priced from $69.95 to $129.95 at: Phone (800) 710-7237Or online at: www.amspecialtiesusa.com
PINK PARTZ SPREAD–J&P Cycles picks up the Pink Partz line for sale in their shops, catalogs and online.
Minneapolis, MN? J&P Cycles adds Pink Partz line-up to its extensive offerings. Each year, J&P Cycles? produces one of the largest mail-order aftermarket catalogs in the motorcycle parts industry. In addition to this, J&P Cycles also produces Metric Cruiser, Sport Bike, and Vintage catalogs. The complete J&P Cycles catalogs are available on their website www.jpcycles.com
?Pink Partz is truly an innovative addition to the existing range of garments available in today?s market. Pink Partz is a solid crossover into many segments of the motorcycle market and genre. In following our established business model: See it first and Get it Now at J & P Cycles, Pink Partz delivers? said Paul Gomez, J&P Cycles Senior Buyer.
J&P Cycles also serves its customers through retail stores at its headquarters in Anamosa, Iowa, as well as its Destination Daytona Super Store in Ormond Beach, Fl. A temporary retail store is also set up at the Sturgis Rally and Races in Sturgis, S.D. each August. From coast-to-coast, J&P Cycles also attends over 50 motorcycle rallies and events every year. The J&P Cycles mobile showroom semi attends many of the events and features the most up-to-date and greatest items on the market today including Pink Partz from J&P Cycles.
Pink Partz products are in stock now and available to ship at J&P Cycles online or in store at their Anamosa and Daytona Beach locations. Check the full line out at: www.pinkpartz.com
DOG HOUSE ESCAPE–I need to slip out of here fast after that intro. Maybe I can hide in Jim Betlach’s condo during the Big Twin Expo. I’m heading to Primm in the near future to work on the first Chance book. I’m sure there’s more trouble awaiting me in the desert.
Here’s the line-up for next week. We will deliver on a very cool D&D/Zippers 2009 cheap touring model tech that boosts HP without hassle. Another bike feature is being worked on, plus a very cool girl of Bikernet for the Cantina members. She’s featured right here in the news.
Watch for the Bill Bish Coast to Coast Legislative news, and I need to work on a bike feature involving Smoke Out Kara for the Cycle Source. Roger Goldammer’s bike feature is coming right along. There’s never a dull moment or a day without new content on Bikernet. It’s killing me. Let’s ride.
–Bandit
January 22, 2009 Part 4
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ASTONISHING PULLEYS FROM SUPER MAX BELT DRIVES–You know how heavy and bulky stock tranny pulleys are? Check these, made to your color choice. Plus no wear or squeaking. Check the tech on the home page of Bikernet.com.
STURGIS MUSEUM WEB ADDRESSED CHANGED–GOOD GOD–Hi Bikernet.com,I am writing to request an link update for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum &Hall of Fame. A link to the museum appears on the following pages: SturgisGypsy History, the Hollister 1947 & the Birth of the American Biker,Sturgis 2006 and Behind USPS Motorcycle Stamps.
The museum’s new URL is http://www.sturgismuseum.com/
Please contact me at michellem@thesharpagency.com if you have any questions.
BIKERNET TO MEET WITH S&S BOSS IN CINCINNATI–We received a crumpled slip of paper this week from the missing Howard Kelly. It contained an evil smudged black dot in the center with just one line of text underneath. “Meet with our new boss at the V-Twin Expo or die.” It was signed with an eratic “X.”
I’ll be there, goddamnit.–Bandit
NEW PRESIDENT APPOINTED AT KENDON INDUSTRIES– INDUSTRY veteran Frank Esposito has been named by Ken Thurm, CEO of Kendon Industries, as the company’s new President. Esposito, a member of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), was formerly the President of Custom Chrome International.
Kendon Industries has manufactured Stand-Up Motorcycle Trailers, ATV Trailers and Utility Trailers since 1991. Since then, Kendon has expanded into manufacturing Folding Car Trailers, Motorcycle Lifts, Sport Bike Lifts, ATV Lifts, Dirt Bike Lifts, and Chopper Lifts.
Speaking about the appointment of Esposito, Thurm said: “As President, Frank assumes the responsibility for the overall leadership for Kendon Industries. We are very pleased to have Frank join us. He is a respected and proven industry leader with the right character and passion to lead and drive growth for Kendon. His addition will allow me to dedicate my time to the continuous improvement of our existing products and the development of innovative new products that fit the Kendon brand name. We are very proud of Frank’s direct involvement in the industry through the Motorcycle Industry Council and his recent re-election to the Board of Directors. Frank’s vast experience, knowledge and industry involvement are a great asset to our team.”
–KENDON INDUSTRIES, INC
Anaheim, California, USA
Tel: 714 630 7144
Fax: 714 630 7132
E-mail: info@kendonusa.com
www.kendonusa.com
FLORIDA MOTORCYCLE EXPO TATTOO CONVENTION& BIKE BUILDERS INVITATIONAL–JANUARY 24-25 2009 – At the Harborview Center (300 Cleveland Street, Downtown Clearwater)
WIN A SCOOTER EACH DAY OF THE EXPOSponsored By Seminole Scooters – Tickets are $1 Each
$100 cash give-a-way every hour starting at 12noon each dayTickets for the $100 give away are $1 each or 6 for $5See the Diva Angels Girls who will be walking around selling the ticketsThe winning tickets will be drawn at the inside stage every hour
Meet Ami James From Miami Ink and Playboy Model Mia McKinleyWin a scooter each day, $100 cash every hour, Stunt show, $1000 Miss Full Throttle Contest on Sat at 7pmRide in Bike Show on Sunday and the Winners of the Bike Builders Invitational Announced Sunday Evening Call Amanda for available booths – 813-814-1424 or 800-889-8180Visit http://www.floridafullthrottle.com/expo.htm for more info
Doors open at 10am Saturday and SundayFRIDAY Jan 23rd – VIP PARTY – 7pm till 10pm ($5 admission) $10 Entry Fee and kids under 5 are free!Free Parking, Live Music, Hundreds of Vendors Inside and Outside, Stunt Show
–Tony Cianci
813-814-1424 – Office Number
800-889-8180 – Toll Free
813-814-1256 – Fax
Editor – Florida Full Throttle Magazine
2009 – 2 INTO 1 FLH BOSS PIPES FOR BAGGERS–Get 15% increase in torque & horsepower without a tuner and without modifying your EFI unit. D&D Performance Enterprises’ 2 into 1 BOSS Pipes is specifically designed for the 2009 Touring models. The performance kit comes with a Zippers Air Cleaner… that’s it, 2 into 1 BOSS Pipes and a hi-flow air cleaner and you are rocking!
Options include show chrome, midnight black, Back or Slant cut tips, modified pipe lengths, and Zipper’s Max-Flow Air Cleaner.Get more details
JOHN REED SPECIAL PROJECT–Former and very bitter Custom Chrome designer is now working on a new project. Of course he’s also pissed about 5-Ball Racing’s Bonneville success. Maybe he’s headed to the salt?
NEW FROM BIKERNET, TAX SEMINARS–GOOD boy. here’s a treat, your taxes for the year.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (44.75 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
School Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
–Buckshot
Big Twin Motors (Naples) and Fred Kodlin (Germany) win Verona International–The first annual Verona International Custom Show took place at Motor Bike Expo in Verona over the weekend of January 16-18. With fierce competition, especially between the Italian builders, the judges finally chose Big Twin Motors of Naples for the Italian prize, and Fred Kodlin Motorcycles from Germany for the International prize. Both winners receive a contribution towards the expense of competing at this year’s 6th annual Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, at Champions Park, Lazelle St, Sturgis over August 2-5.
Motor Bike Expo is the first World Championship “International Affiliate” to offer two Sturgis prizes, one to the best bike from a domestic builder, and the other to the top international competitor.
Banishing fears that the quality of the show and attendance could be affected by the move away from Padua, Motor Bike Expo reported comparable crowds to last year and exhibitors were pleased with the level of business conducted.
Cory Ness, on stage to present the winning builders with their trophies, commented that Motor Bike Expo was the best European show he had attended in the past five years.
Inside sources at Padua, who staged their own show over the same days in direct opposition to Verona, reported a drop of over 70% in attendance from the previous year.
MOTOR BIKE EXPO
www.motorbikeexpo.it
STREETWALKER PIPE WINNER REPORTS IN–Thanks Terry. You and Bikernet made my day. Now, I gotta kiss my girlfriend’s butt for helping me win this dresser exhaust system.
–Johnnie G.
CENTRAL TEXAS MOTORSPORTS EXPO–Killeen Special Events Building – Killeen TexasANTIQUE CUSTOM & TOURING MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Competition in – Early Antique (Pre 1948), Antique (1948-1983)
Asian Touring, American Touring, European Touring,
Custom Stock, Modified Custom, Radical Custom.
Plus – Judges Choice & Peoples Choice
No Entry Fees – Trophy Prizes
SEE THE CARVER FAMILY?S TRIBUTE BIKE -A Beautiful Rolling Memorial To Their Fallen Soldier Son
PLUS – *Drag Cars* Hot Rods*Dragsters*Show Cars*
TIME – 10am – 11pm Saturday Jan.24, 10am – 6pm Sunday Jan 25
PRICE – $10 Adults ($8 Military with ID), $5 Kids 5-14, Under 5 FREE
LOCATION – 3301 W.S. Young, From I-H 35 take Hwy 190 west into Killeen
INFORMATION – “http://www.texasscooter.com/” – 254.687.9066
THIS SHOW IS BEING PRODUCED TO HELP PAY FOR IMPROVEMENTSTO LITTLE RIVER DRAGWAY – Your Patronage Will Be Appreciated
ANOTHER REPORT FROM MYRTLE BEACH–Myrtle beach has launched a new website to deter people from coming to the grand strand during the bike rally in may. The website is www.myrtlebeachbikerinfo.com
DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ ON THIS SITE. MOST OF THE INFO IS FALSE. THERE WILL BE A SPRING RALLY IN MAY 2009 HERE ON THE GRAND STRAND .
There will be no activities sponsored by Myrtle Beach in the city limits. The city limits never had a lot of sponsored activities going on.
The majority of bike week events take place out side the city. There will be plenty of activities going on within Horry county as normal.
Nothing has changed. THE SPRING RALLY WILL BE MAY208th – 17th 2009. If you want current and up to date and correct info on the rally, please check out one of the following sites.
www.myrtlebeachharley.com
–Gary Balcom
Assistant Coordinator Horry County
SPORTSTER DEAL OF THE WEEK FROM LIFESTYLE CYCLES–That’s right! When you purchase any of the select motorcycles listed in this week’s email newsblast, LifeStyle Cycles will immediately give you a LifeStyle Cycles Gift Card up to $1,000.00! You can spend the gift card on any thing in our shop … buy some new leathers and a helmet! Buy some oil changes in advance! Get that cool set of exhaust pipes you always wanted! It doesn’t matter what you spend the gift card on! This offer is only good until the end of Sunday, so hurry in before all of these bikes (and gift cards) are gone!
2003 HARLEY SPORTSTER XL1200C ONLY $5,995.00.Features Limited Edition HD Paint (79 of 200), chrome controls and 21-inch front wheel!
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BILLET PUSH ROD COVERS–North County Customs recently completed negotiations with ABTECH and is now the exclusive distributor for the company?s unique line of hi tech billet accessories. Shown here, the exquisite billet push rod tube covers, are just a sample of the hi-end products that until now have been extremely hard to get your hands on.
CNC machined from 6061 T6 billet these eye popping tubes feature a 2-piece configuration and utilize the factory upper tube and spring. Available in black anodize, chrome or fully polished, with or without grooves they are available for all popular HD models and start at just $250.00.
For complete details call 714-680-0911.
DELUXE MERC TO BE UNVEILED AT GRAND NATIONAL HOT ROD SHOW THIS WEEKEND–I wont make it -deadlines deadlines…But my ’49 Merc will be there.Bo Huff is delivering it.Here’s a few secret pics
–Geno
STRIP CLUB CHOPPERS–Announces the addition of a brand new Pole Girl Caliper.
Stuart, FL – STRIP CLUB CHOPPERS introduces the four piston Pole Girl Caliper!The caliper is DOT approved and fits 1984-1999 models. It can be ordered for either front or back applications, and your choice of chrome or black anodizing. It is priced at $365.00 and comes with an eighteen (18) month warranty.
For more information, please view our websiteWWW.STRIPCLUBCHOPPERS.COM
And should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email info@STRIPCLUBCHOPPERS.COM or call/fax the office at 772-287-8748.
D&D DEALER DIRECT PROGRAM EXPANDS WEEKLY–Here are the new dealers from last week.
1) Dr V Twin 4852 Van Nuys Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818-501-8946
2) Vicksburg Cycle 1979 N Frontage Rd Vicksburg, MS 39180 601-883-2453
3) Underground M/C Works 21758 Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443 910-329-7433
4) Delray Cycle 2455 Old Dixie Hwy Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-272-2812
5) Street is Neat Custom Bikes & Trikes Inc 101 Hwy 1 Oslo,MN 56744 218-695-2082
6) Tifton H-D 49 Casseta Rd Tifton, GA 31794 229-387-8855
7) Taurus Cycle 1 Lafayette Ct Bloomington, IL 61701 309-454-1565
–Jennifer
FLORIDAL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FUNDS SCANDAL SHIFTS–It appears that the quick action of motorcycle riders in Florida has been successful.The following bills would have moved money from motorcycle rider education into the general revenue of the Florida Department of Transportation.Thanks to all that responded to their legislators.
The last event for HB-5003a is: “Laid on Table on Friday, January 09, 2009 5:34 PM The last event for HB-5007a is: “Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 40A on Friday, January 09, 2009 4:24 PM”
From the Florida Legislature website:”Lay on the Table – If agreed to, a motion to lay a measure on the table is typically the equivalent of rejecting the measure.”
–Rogue
MYRTLE BEACH HELMET FREEDOM RIDE–Saturday February 28, 2009,Meet at the The Beaver Bar beginning at 11:00 AM. The ride will depart at highnoon.
Beaver Bar
3381 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 357-6969
http://www.beaverbar.net/
Participants will be given instructions and route details just prior to thedeparture of the ride.
All participants in this Helmet Freedom Ride do so as common adventurers.Local bikers may coordinate this ride but no one is considered a leader ofthis ride. All participants take responsibility for making their own decisionsincluding, but not limited to, whether to participate and what equipment theychoose to use or not such as safety equipment (helmets) or vehicle equipment(mufflers).
Rain Date March 7, 2009 at the Same Time and Place
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V-TWIN EXPO: WORTH THE TRIP–The 9th Annual V-Twin Expo is worth the trip for any size dealer in the v-twin industry to attend, register your shop today.
Agoura Hills, CA? To gain a competitive advantage and succeed in their local markets, V-Twin dealers of all sizes are planning to attend the 9th annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati February 7-9, 2009. With over 400 exhibitors on hand, dealers are welcomed on the show floor and treated to attendee only show specials and product release information.
V-Twin attendees tell it best: ?The show in Cincy is much more geared for the shop owners than others that focus on end users. I was amazed at not only the amount of participants, but the amount of info and different products available. Last year I made several contacts that I still keep today, both on the professional sphere and personal. We all are committed to making each other a success. My shop is only 10 months old and succeeded in part because of the quality vendors I found last year at the Expo.
It was great to be able to touch the merchandise, meet the people I’d be dealing with, and get a feel for the company by talking face to face. I could go on and on, suffice it to say that this Expo is one I will not miss? explained Michelle Storts, Owner of Hocking Hills Motorcycle Ranch.
?Dealers in it to win attend the V-Twin Expo, no matter their size. If they are serious about their business and focused on their customers they come to our show? said V-Twin Expo Show Producer Jim Betlach. ?We bring together the very best available products and provide dealers with relevant seminars that deliver tangible information they use day after day at their shops? finished Betlach.
More reasons to attend include the following scheduled seminars:
The Untapped Markets: Selling to Women Saturday, February 7, 1:00 ? 2:00 PM
The Need for Speed: High Performance Panel Saturday, February 7, 3:00 ? 4:00 PM
Survival of the Fittest Part II Sunday, February 8, 11:00 AM ? 12:00 PM
Combating Counterfeits and Knock-Off?s. Sunday, February 8, 1:00 ? 2:00 PM
Motorcycle Dealers Insurance 101. Sunday, February 8, 3:00 ? 4:00 PM
Also scheduled for 2009:
ThunderMax AdvancedMap analysis, Tuning etc Friday 2/6 1-3P Room 263
Daytona Twin Tech Basic Fuel Injection Friday 2/6 2-3:30P Room 234
Advanced Fuel Injection Friday 2/6 3:30 ? 5P Room 234
S&S Service Dept PersonnelWhat can S&S do for you? Saturday 2/7 10-11A Room 260
New products & Dealer Info Sunday 2/8 10-11A Room 260
Custom Chrome?s eStore EssentialsBenefits of being eStore dealer Saturday 2/7 10-11A Room 201
SEMA Committee DiscussionDiscuss prospect of new committee Sunday 2/8 9-10:30A Room 251associated with SEMA
BridgeWorks PresentsHi-Tech Solutions & Integrated App?s Sunday 2/8 3:15 ? 4:30P Room 263Bike Shop Full Throttle Sunday 2/8 12:30 -4:30P Room 263
CRIME SCENE CHOPPERS SPEEEDSTER GAS CAP–Santa Cruz, CA January 2009 ? Crime Scene Choppers introduces the Speedster Gas Cap as the latest addition their product lineup. Inspired by vintage Indy racecar hardware designs, the flip-open, vented cap offers unmatched styling and functionality reminiscent of the old Hot Rod spirit! This slick gas cap will look bitchin? on top of your custom tank.
The handcrafted aluminum cap, with a stain finish, contrasts the mirror finish stainless double latch; the hardware is offered in either brass or stainless steel.
A die-cut gasket is included. The 3.125? diameter cap bolts right into a weld-in boss (sold separately ? retail $25.00) that can be added to any gas tank, it?s available in both steel and aluminum.
Speedster Gas Cap retail $239.00. 100% made in the USA. For more information check it out at: www.crimescenechoppers.com or give them a call at 831.406.0126.
MOTOR TREND MAGAZINE SHOW IN THE MEADOWLANDS– We are the Feature Custom Builders at Motor Trend Magazine Auto Show this weekend at the Meadowlands Expo Center in N.J. and will be bringing our latest Hot Rod, Chopped up and Painted 76 Corvette, and of course, some of the Hotest Bikes in the World.
See you There…
East Side Custom Choppers
WWW.EASTSIDECUSTOMCHOPPERS.COM
FLORIDA DECISION SHORT-LIVED– It appears that the Florida Legislature tabled HB 5007A to let everyone believe it was a dead issue and then snuck the same wording into CS/SB-40a and it has passed both the house and the senate and sent to the governor.
This bill contains the changes to funding for Florida Motorcycle Safety Education Program. The bill will have the money moved from motorcycle rider education to the Florida Department of Transportation.
People can e-mail and phone Governor Charlie Christ and ask him to remove it from the bill before he signs it.
In 2008 the Florida legislature raised the fee for motorcycle licensing and not 6 months later they are raiding the fund. This is Not A New Fee it has been going on for years. It Is A Increased Fee No one has ever explained how this money is being spent. But I cannot see where it is on rider education.
The last I heard the now Mandatory Classes are $295.00 and Up.
WHERE IS IT??????http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/safety.html
–Rogue
STRIPPER JUICE CLEANER AND POLISH–Stripper Juice Cleaner & PolishEric ?Otis? Ward, Owner of Stripper Juice has been hard at it, if you know what we mean! He has spent the last 12 years riding and searching for the best motorcycle cleaner. Much like his quest for the coldest beer and the hottest stripper, he was tireless. Now he?s done it! His team has created what he believes is the best cleaner and polish on the market. And with a name like Stripper Juice, you know it?s American made.
Stripper Juice Cleaner & Polish is the first of many products to help you care for your motorcycle. Like its name, it is provocative and exciting. It will leave your bike gleaming like a freshly polished stripper pole on Saturday night. It?s a fast & easy detailer that can be used on painted surfaces, chrome, polished aluminum, helmets, glass, and windshields.
Look for Stripper Juice at future rallies and events. Wanna be a dealer? Need more information? visit www.stripperjuice.net
MYSTERIOUS PINCHE TANK FROM LA CHOPRODS–Finally The “Pinche” Gas Tank is available to the public from Gard Hollinger and the crew at LA County Choprods. This unique gas tank features an inset panel detail on each side and is designed to mount “Frisco” style (high on the backbone of the frame).
The one piece bottom minimizes the chance of leakage and features sunken mounts. You choose one of our gas caps and it’s location as well as the style and location of the petcock bung.
Comes complete with necessary mounting hardware. Call 310-353-2467 for more details or email info@lachoprods.com
Price: $840.00 Killer paint by Buck Wild not included.
–Ken Conte
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TRADITIONAL BARS FROM THE GODFATHER OF CHOPPERS– Paughco SISSY BARS have been a fixture in the chopper community since the late 60s? and with current ?back to basic? trends they are just what builder are looking for. From the always popular Capt. America style to your basic short and tall with 40? bend, Paughco offers a Sissy Bar style that?s just right for your Rat Bike or Retro Scooter.
Bars shown here are available for a variety of applications including rigid, swing, belt, chain, with or without seat bracket to fit Flat or Fat Bob fenders.
Prices for Paughco Sissy Bars start at just $68.95 and can be ordered by calling 775-246-5738. Catch the full line up at www.paughco.com
69TH ANNUAL BIKE WEEK (AKA CRUISIN? THE COAST BIKE WEEK) WILL STILL BE HELD ALONG MYRTLE BEACH?S GRAND STRAND IN MAY 2009– South Carolina?s Grand Strand And Horry County, S.C. Welcome Bikers.
January 19, 2009, Myrtle Beach, S.C. ? Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson wants bikers to know that although the City of Myrtle Beach, S.C., has passed some laws designed to discourage bikers from attending the 69th Annual Spring Bike Week, May 8-17, the popular event is still on. From Murrells Inlet to Little River, other communities within Myrtle Beach?s home county of Horry are gearing up to welcome bikers.
The majority of the events for Bike Week will take place in Horry County, outside of the Myrtle Beach City limits. Newly-passed Myrtle Beach rules and regulations WILL NOT affect bikers who visit or impact any of those activities and events.
?Many tourists wrongly believe that Myrtle Beach is synonymous with the 60-mile-long ?Grand Strand? that is visited by more than 14 million tourists annually,? said Mike Shank, marketing director for Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson. ?In reality, the City of Myrtle Beach is just a small town inside of Horry County. It only has 25,000 residents. To the north, south and west of Myrtle Beach is the much-larger Grand Strand community where there are many restaurants, bars, recreational facilities and accommodations. Horry County has more than 250,000 residents and they are preparing their businesses to welcome bikers.
?Unfortunately, information being sent out by Myrtle Beach and its Chamber of Commerce paints good, law-abiding motorcycle riders with the same broad brush as those who have broken laws in the past. In addition, their misinformation does not accurately portray the views of Horry County residents. The majority of people and businesses look forward to biker tourism and many rely on Bike Week to provide a significant portion of their yearly income.?
The City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce have initiated an aggressive media campaign that gives the erroneous impression that new laws the city recently passed apply county-wide. However, those laws, which have reportedly been passed to discourage bikers from attending rallies in the area, apply only to the areas within the city limits of Myrtle Beach ? not throughout the Grand Strand and Horry County.
?Awareness of the new laws will ensure that bikers who plan to come to the Grand Strand have nothing to worry about,? said Shank. ?There will be plenty of activities and places to congregate outside of the city limits and throughout Horry County. It?s unfortunate that the City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce don?t want biker business in May; but we hope bikers understand that many businesses both within the City and throughout Horry County look forward to bike week during the month of May. As long as you obey the laws and respect our community, you?ll always be welcomed by the citizens of Horry County.?
For the facts, Shank directs bikers to www.mbbikeweeks.com or www.myrtlebeachharley.com. At those sites, bikers can find information about the difference between Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach, including maps, alternative routes that avoid the city limits, the new City of Myrtle Beach laws, and regular updates.
?We want bikers to know the facts so they can make an informed decision about visiting our area,? adds Shank. ?Grand Strand businesses want your business. The City of Myrtle Beach has never played a significant role in either the spring or fall bike weeks and has made it clear for many years that it doesn?t want to play a role. They?ve raised taxes to eliminate biker tourism, but no other municipality in Horry County has done so. And the City of Myrtle Beach passed new ordinances designed to scare bikers away. No other local municipality or the county has done so. So we hope that bikers won?t be discouraged by this campaign of misinformation. We want you to come to Horry County and have a great time this May.?
VICTORY SHOWS RADICAL CONCEPT MACHINE– VICTORY Motorcycles shocked the industry when it showed its radical design concept, the Vision 800, at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach in 2005. However, that design concept went on to become the Victory Vision, with many of the styling cues retained.
Now for 2009 the Minnesota based manufacturer looks set to do the same thing again with the launch of it’s CORE concept. Having revolutionized the touring market, it appears that Victory is now set to do the same to the Sports Cruiser class.
When Victory’s design team, led by Industrial Design Director Greg Brew and Lead Industrial Designer Michael Song, set out to create the CORE, the idea was to build a motorcycle using the minimum of elements… engine, frame, wheels and front suspension only.
“CORE is pure motorcycle,” said Song. “We wanted to strip everything not critical and build a motorcycle that uses some of the production technologies we have incorporated into the Victory Vision. The frame and engine architecture of the Victory Vision was our inspiration ? but we wanted to make a statement beyond ‘custom’ and create something completely unique.”
In order to achieve a unique frame, the design was cast in aluminum, using a sand mold. It is made up of five pieces, formed from AL 356-T6 aluminum alloy and incorporates the bike’s fuel tank, airbox, battery box and the electrical system.
Suspension is limited to the front only, but takes the form of adjustable WP 48mm upside down race forks. These are fitted with equally race-inspired four-piston radially mounted twin calipers, which operate on dual 320mm discs. Braking at the rear is by a single piston caliper and 240mm disc.
A Victory Freedom 106/6 Stage 2 power plant with closed-loop fuel injection, which was debuted in the 2009 production line, is used in the CORE, along with a six-speed transmission. Maintaining the bare minimum styling, the high level, wrapped stainless steel exhaust is muffler-free.
Away from the frame the single most striking feature of the CORE is the carved mahogany seat, which also incorporates an LED taillight.
Talking about the CORE concept Greg Brew said: “CORE represents the heart of Victory Motorcycles. We want to create a new design language, but never in a way that interrupts the function of the motorcycle. The fact is, a project like CORE is as important to the design team as winning Daytona would be to an engineering team. ‘Pushing the boundaries’ is just another clich? ? CORE exists to show the world how dedicated Victory is to the art and science of motorcycle design.”
VICTORY MOTORCYCLES
Medina, Minnesota, USA
Tel: 763 542 5000
E-mail: josh.kurcinka@polarisind.com
www.victorymotorcycles.com
BIKER COALITION RIDE– Saturday January 31st, 2009Run to the National War Museum in Orlando FL.
This event is actually to benefit BIKERS and not some charity.
Start at County Line Saloon on RT 192 at I-95 in West Melbourne Florida and leaves from this location at 11:00 AM
A donation of non-perishable food item is encouraged and all items will go towards a Down Biker Pantry.
This event is open to all who want to attend. For more information contact Bear ? (321) 298-6046 or Bob Bailey – rbailey44@cfl.rr.com
SUPPORTERS
?Armed Forces MC
?Brevard ABATE
?Band of Brothers MC
?Boozefighters MC
?Buffalo Soldiers MC
?Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
? Eagle Riders MC
?Independence ABATE
?Legion Riders
?Military Vets MC
?Rolling Thunder Ch. 1 FL.
?Saints MC
?Southern Justice MC
?Spirit Riders MC
?Treasure Coast ABATE
?Warlocks MC
–Rogue
THE SCARLET NIGHT TO PREVIEW AT THE GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW IN POMONA THIS WEEKEND–Sneak preview for GNRS (Grand National Roadster Show) entrant. It’s a1987 H D FXRP,(California Highway Patrol)
Designed by: Jim Waggaman
Waggaman’s AirStream Studio
Carlsbad, California
Built by: Jim Waggaman & Chris Payne
Fabrication: Waggaman’s
Paint: AirStream Studio, Jim Waggaman & Chris Payne
Pinstriping: Lines & Designs Rob Gagnon
Engine: Built by: Clel
Assembled by: XR Bob’s
2009 NCOM CONVENTION IN RENO–The 24th annual NCOM Convention will be held Mother?s Day weekend, May 7-10, 2009 at the Nugget Casino & Resort in Reno, Nevada. This annual gathering will draw bikers rights activists from across the country to discuss topics of concern to all motorcyclists, so reserve your room now for the special NCOM rate of $89.00 by calling (800) 648-1177.
Meetings, seminars and group discussions will focus on safety issues, legal rights, legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our right to ride and Freedom of the Road.
Registration fees for the NCOM Convention are $75 including the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday night, or $40 for the Convention only. To pre-register, call the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at (800) 525-5355 or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
DRIP FREE WITH JAMES EXCLUSIVE PRIMARY KITS– Now more than ever before it?s time to get in tune with your scooter and Do-It-Yourself. But, saving money doesn?t mean you have to sacrifice quality, and when it comes to making certain your repair or service job is sealed properly there is no finer quality than that offered by James Gaskets.
Shown here, their total primary package for 2005-2006 Touring models features everything you need to R&R your inner and outer primary cases.
Each kit includes gaskets with James? raised elastomeric sealing beads, seals and heavy duty retaining rings. If you?re feeling left out don?t fret, James offers a similar package for 2007-2009 machines as well as primary sealing packages for most other H-D models.
Primary kits for both the ?05-06 and ?07-?09 retail for $44.74. Contact James direct at 775-246-2220 to order or for additional details.
BUELL ANNOUNCES 2009 RACING CONTINGENCY PROGRAM– More than $1 Million in Cash Contingencies Posted for Privateer Buell Racers.
EAST TROY, Wis. (January 19, 2009) ? Buell Motorcycle Company today announced its 2009 Racer Appreciation Contingency Effort (RACE) with more than $1 million in cash contingencies posted for Buell racers competing aboard liquid-cooled 1125R and air-cooled XBRR and XB model motorcycles.
?Supporting grassroots racing is very important to Buell Motorcycles and to me personally, as I know the commitment it takes for a privateer racer to pursue that dream,? said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Buell Motorcycle Company. ?We?re very proud of our dealer teams and privateer racers and we?re pleased to support their efforts in any way we can, including through the Buell Racer Appreciation Contingency Effort. We will also continue to support our racers through Buell?s trackside technical and parts support at select national events in 2009.?
The 2009 Buell contingency program rewards Buell racers competing on 2008-2009 model 1125R motorcycles as well as 2003-and-newer XB and XBRR model motorcycles. Buell cash contingencies will be posted in the following racing series and classes:
?AMA Pro Racing (AMA Pro): Daytona Sportbike and SunTrust MOTO-GT GT1 and GT2 classes.
?American Sportbike Racing Association Pro (ASRA Pro): Superstock and Thunderbike classes.
? ?Western Eastern Racers Association (WERA) National Challenge Sprints: Formula 1 Expert and Lightweight Twins Superstock Expert.
??Championship Cup Series (CCS): Heavyweight Superbike Expert, SuperTwins Expert and Amateur and Thunderbike Expert and Amateur classes.
??American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM): Formula Twins Open Expert class.
??Willow Springs Motorcycle Club (WSMC): Formula 1, Formula Twins Heavyweight Expert, BOTT Heavyweight Expert and BOTT Middleweight Expert classes.
??Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association (WMRRA): Open Grand Prix Twins Expert and Formula Thunder Expert classes.
??American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA): Sound of Thunder, BOT F1 and BOT F2 classes.
??Central Roadracing Association (CRA): Super Twins Expert and Lightweight Superbike Expert classes.
??Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA): Heavyweight Twins Expert and Lightweight Twins Expert classes.
??Complete details of the 2009 Buell contingency program, including the racer registration form, are available at www.buell.com
ECONOMY LESSON FROM LIL’ JOES– “There are 293 million people living in the United States. If each one would shift $20 a month in spending from foreign made productsto American made products, that would create 5 million new jobs.”
source www.madeinusa.com
Do you Love Every Thing Marilyn Monroe?Check Out www.Marilyn-Forever.com An Awesome Marilyn Site!!
–Mike
EASYRIDERS SACRAMENTO SHOW UP OVER LAST YEAR– Up 20% in attendance, Up 45% in Bikes.
Let’s keep the momentum on our side!
–John Green
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’s DAY SALE FROM NOW UNTIL MARCH 17th 2009 (St.PATRICK’s DAY) $1,000.00 OFF ANY BIKE ORDERED!–Simple and direct. No bullshit. No time to lose.
South Side Kustoms
146 Barnard St.
Buffalo, Ny 14206
716-823-6279
1-800-675-3191
email- southsidekustoms@verizon.net
website – www.south-side-kustoms.com
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