BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS UPDATES – RICKS OPEN HOUSE, FERRARI SUPERBIKE, MYRTLE BEACH WOES AND MORE…

Hey,

Another whacky week in paradise. We’re headed north this weekend to the Paughco factory. Rick Krost, the boss of U.S. Choppers, Jeremiah a local nutcase and I will pick up the frame for our 1915 5-Ball Factory Racing bike for the ride to Sturgis next year.

That means next week we’ll bring you the first installment of the build. I’m waiting on a concept sketch from Chris Kallas. He always brings our projects to life.

Speaking of projects, we’re trying to reach out to Berry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering to receive reports on the Assalt Weapan that’s being tuned for a run at the Maxton Mile. Let’s hit the news then I’ll bring you more content updates from the staff:

BIKETOBERFEST COMING QUICK–I wanted to let you know that The Ami James Jewelry Collection will be available for sale for the first time during biketoberfest.

Ami and his partner Benj will be located at Destination Daytona, set-up with the Sucker Punch Sally’s trailer close to the Arlen Ness Daytona store. Below is a description of the joint venture.

Ami’s tattoo art and creative designs explode to life as he expands his medium from skin and canvas to precious metals. Larry Weymouth, a Boston based jeweler, has been making custom jewelry for over 25 years. His close friends call him “Benj” and know him to be fearless when challenged to “step outside the box”.

Ami and Benj have joined forces to create the “Ami James Jewelry Co.” and will launch it’s first designs at this years Biketoberfest in Daytona.

The first offering of the “Love Hate Choppers” Jewelry line features details taken from Ami’s original logo design.Ami tells us to also watch for these design details, as they will be incorporated into the accents of the new “Love-Hate Choppers” being built by the unsurpassed talents of “Sucker Punch Sally’s”

“Ami James Jewelry Company” is now offering Love-Hate Choppers belt buckles.Full “round logo” version and “skull head version” in brushed pewter or antique gold $52.00.Distressed leather belt sold separately $18.00.

MORE TECHS COMING TO BIKERNET FROM BAKER DRIVETRAINS OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS– I chatted with Bert this morning on some options for good product stories based on some of our new product line, or items on the horizon.

Here?s what we?ve got:
1.Related to your Jockey shift 5speed idea: the BAKER N1 drum. It puts neutral all the way at the bottom of the shift pattern. I can fill you in with a lot more info and part numbers if you?d like to investigate that further. It makes jockey shifting a 5 (or even 6) speed a lot easier! Available with different options for redundant neutral, neutral kill, etc.
2. PowerBox: this tranny is going into production this month. It?s a lower cost version of our TorqueBox tranny. It?s got all the looks of a TorqueBox, but is the most compact tranny on the market, for a lot less than the TorqueBox – which tends to market more toward big inch motors and custom builders.
3. F6K: Kicker Konversion Kit. It?s a kicker? for a BAGGER! Talk about the best of both worlds! Meant to fit late model HD?s. These are destined to hit the market in the next few months? but we?d love to give you the first scoop on ?em!

–TRISH
Marketing and Events
Office: 517-339-3835
Toll Free: 1-877-640-2004

We are also working with Baker, Rogue and Doc on updates on their touring oil pan and ride stabilizers.–Wrench

KOPP WINS 2008 GRAND NATIONAL TWINS FINAL AT HEARTLAND PARK —Smith is Second, Coolbeth Third as Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew Fills the Podium.

TOPEKA, KANSAS (October 4, 2008) ? Latus Harley-Davidson/Screamin? Eagle rider Joe Kopp won the final event of the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins flat track series, leading every lap on the tight Heartland Park half-mile to take his fourth victory of the season. Two restarts stretched the race to 27 laps, and in the final five-lap segment Kopp out-dueled Moroney’s Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Bryan Smith, who finished second. Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kenny Coolbeth, who clinched the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins championship on Sept. 7 in Monticello, N.Y., was third. All three were aboard Harley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycles.

?How long was that race, 30 laps?? said Kopp, who led the series early in the season. ?I really needed this, it’s a great way to end the year.?

Kopp was the fastest qualifier for the event, and opened a lead on the pack at the start of the scheduled 25-lap main. The first red flag dropped on lap 13 for a crash by R&D Machine rider A.J. Eslick. On the restart, Kopp again moved out to a comfortable lead while the rest of the field engaged in furious pack racing behind him. Blue Springs Screamin’ Eagle rider Jared Mees went down on lap 23, bringing out the second red flag and setting up a restart for a five-lap sprint to the finish, per AMA rules. This time, Smith got off the line with Kopp and the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew riders battled for the distance. Smith was able to get past Kopp on the backstretch, but never officially led a lap. Coolbeth was engaged in a wheel-to-wheel race for third with Zanotti Racing rider Jethro Halbert. Coolbeth got past Halbert on the last lap and held on to take the last podium position by just 0.006 seconds. Chris Carr was fifth, followed by Suzuki rider Jake Johnson. Mees could not finish the race following his crash.

The final standings show Coolbeth with 249 points and six wins in a season that earned him a third consecutive AMA Grand National Twins championship. Smith prevailed over Carr in a fight for second place in the Grand National Twins final standings. Smith led Carr by just one point before the Topeka event and finished the season with 197 points. Carr finished third with 191, followed by Kopp with 181. Mees finished the season with 120 points and ninth in the standings.

The Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION WILL REQUIRE ALL VEHICLES TO RUN LIGHTS ON CONSTANTLY–Commission will introduce dedicated Daytime Running Light (DRL) from 2011 to increase road safetyThe European Commission (EC) has announced today that dedicated Daytime Running Light (DRL) will be introduced on all new cars from the year 2011 onwards.FEMA’s position on the issue is very clear:

– FEMA is in principle not opposed to dedicated DRL as long as it is strictly different from a motorcycle dipped-beam headlight.

– The adoption of dedicated DRL appears to be the “least worse” solution in terms of road safety, even though European motorcyclists ? along with pedestrians and cyclists ? still have reservations regarding the fact that responsibility to watch out for other road users is further taken away from the car driver.

All in all, FEMA is satisfied that the European Commission adopted the ?precautionary principle” regarding the use of automatic switch – which has not been made mandatory – as it previously did by not harmonising the use of dipped-beam headlights.

FEMA is pleased by the fact that the European Commission took the point of view of motorcyclists into account.

BIKERNET/ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA, WIN A 45 FLATTY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE–Thanks for forwarding me the spectro email. I just got a n.o.s carb for the 45 giveaway in the mail, it was in the same box that it was packed in since April of 1944, amazing stuff.

I am not going to Borego Springes next year, but I am going to Death Valley next October though. You should come, it is going to be a ton o fun!!.

–Matt Olsen

COOL LOOKING BIKE FROM WAGGY–Don’t know much about it, but it’s crazy.

–Waggaman

RICK?s NEWS + PRESS RELEASE + PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE + VER?FFENTLICHUNG KOSTENFREI + RICK?s NEWS + PRESS RELEASE —October 5th, Baden-Baden/Germany: Rick?s House of Custom goes Anniversary full throttle!

?Rick?s Day? the fourth! At Baden-Baden/germany already an established event on the calendar for german customizers and the widespread Customers of Rick?s Motorcycles, this year with a more international crowd than ever before. A glimpse behind the curtains of the ?House of Custom? is not just interesting for Rick?s customers and long-time business partners, who either use Rick?s manufactured components or distribute them, even several exclusive wheel designs with all necessary hardware. Walz Hardcore Cycles from not far Hockenheim and swiss top-performers ?Fat Attack? are just two decade-long partners that have made the cool ?Made in Baden-Baden? customparts popular worldwide.

?Full House? was again the theme on sunday october 5th when the Rick?s Team opened the gates and workshops of the manufacturing facilities ? again with a great response. Several thousand visitors crowded the showrooms and workshps of Rick?s, RiMePos und Wild Air H?rby. The Rick?s team had polished up assembly, CNC-machining, metal-workshop, polishing and all other rooms, with guided tours going through the halls all day. Staff members were available for questioning and even held production running, so that CNC-parts were manufactured, polished and could be even mounted “live? to the bike projects waiting in the workshop area.

Highlight in the open-air outdoor programm was hungarian Stunt-Pro Erdos Csaba, invited by Rick?s on his premiere stuntshow to germany. The incredible hungarian artist performed motorcycle stunts that seemed to defy gravity ? and burned his name onto the tarmac of ?Flugstra?e 1?, Rick?s home adress.

Most “connoisseurs? got their kicks in the well-equipped metal workshop, where fender, tank extensions and other parts are handcrafted to perfection. Likewise a full studio as every year, ?Wild Air? Hoerby is Rick?s in-house, next door airbrusher who has painted the majority of Rick?s projects, both by airbrush and handdrawn. ?Our order-books are full for the winter season?, states Knoerzer who has just extended his machine park with another CNC station, extending capacity at all production levels. Weak dollar and other crisis sign do not bother the “House of Custom?: Europe and Germany remain the main market ? as other manufacturers may discover too ? the USA are not the only motorcycle country in the world.

?Those american customers that can value the T?V-approved quality pay our price without hesitation,” knows Rick?s, who?s wheel can be found for more than 10 years on top bike projects of top US-custombike builders.

–Horst R?sler, Motographer.de

?Tear Drop? Shaped Seat Post Mounted System for ?09–Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their ?08-?09 tear drop shaped seat post mounted system. This brand new system features a classic contemporary tear drop shaped chromed billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch.

This assembly plugs into a pre-assembled harness that will be selected by the style of switches and turn signals used in your application. A new unique feature found on this seat posted mounted system shuts off just the front lighting when starting and leaves the taillights on for safety during nighttime starting. This puts less of a strain on the battery while starting and still provides the rider with ?rear light? protection. This power control module has 3-15 amp breakers, a replaceable start relay and diagnostic LED?s which can be viewed through holes in the face of the housing.

The housing mounts to the seat post coil bracket on Big Twins from 1941 thru 1984 and custom frames using the same style coil mount. Available for stock style handlebar controls and includes auto-cancel/lighting control module to run rear turn signals as running lights, brake lights and turn signals or chopper style with Automotive start switch and pre-assembled harness for minimal system switches. (Can be used with or without turn signals) Auto cancel module sold separately on some systems.

Available in black anodized or luxurious chrome finishes?Suggested Retail: $520.83. Reliability?Ease of Installation?and Quality all in One?Wire Plus!

You can reach Wire Plus them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.

THE FIRST FERRARI SUPERBIKE–Ferrari is one of the most popular manufacturer of supercars but why not superbikes? That?s what an Israeli designer Amir Glinik decided to change. He has designed a Ferrari bike concept that looks pretty darn good.

The heart of the bike is a V4 engine with a fluid share around it and a waterproof LCD touch-screen above the fuel tank. This is only a concept so no numbers regarding it are known.

–from Buckshot

MYRTLE BEACH UNDER ANTI-MOTORCYCLE SIEGE– As promised, we will continue as much as possible try to update you with May Rallies as much as possible. Please note meeting was almost 3 hours long.

I would like to first and foremost say THANK YOU to all of you for your PRAYERS and words of support and encouragement as I represented US ?bikers? on this panel.

The NAACP, at this point is taking a neutral position. The purpose of this public forum was not to change to laws, but to bring everyone to the table for clarity of the new ordinance. The weather wasn?t pleasing nor inviting with rain and 40mph winds, the public forums was scheduled to continue as planned. The public forum was called by the NAACP, however the attendance was supported by a diversified group of people.

The panel consisted of: Mickey James, President of the Myrtle Beach NAACP, Myrtle Beach Mayor, John Rhodes, Myrtle Beach City Councilman, Michael Chestnut, Myrtle Beach Chief of Police, Warren Gall, Horry County Councilman, Marion Foxworth, North Myrtle Beach Public Safety, Manager William Bailey, Conway National Bank, Terrence Herriot and Horry Georgetown Bikers Association/Out of State Bikers, Violet Lucas.

The public forum was opened by the Mickey James, President of the Myrtle Beach NAACP, an introduction of myself as representation of Horry Georgetown Bikers Association and the bikers out of State, our letter reads as follows.

On behalf of Horry Georgetown Bikers Association and the Bikers out-of-state, We would like to first say thank you to the NAACP for their collective efforts and neutral position with the calling of this Public Panel Forum. We in addition, would like to say thank you to each of you for your presence here this afternoon. We trust that we all can agree that there is a certain fraction of people that choose to misbehave, or are simply ignorant to self control and proper etiquette pretty much in every community around the nation. However, for the purpose of this meeting, as we focus on the May Rallies, We do not wish for the negative actions of a few to totally diminish the collective efforts of the positive, good, hard working individuals that choose to vacation within this area. Despite all of the negative media attention that surrounds the City of Myrtle Beach, and its newly placed Ordinances, many of the bikers desire to return to the area to enjoy their vacations and the May Rallies as they know and love. Although, we can agree with some of the City of Myrtle Beach Ordinances, there are some that we do not agree with.

Nonetheless, as we plan our vacations to the surrounding areas, which includes the City of Myrtle Beach; We understand that the City of Myrtle Beach want us to comply with its laws and ordinances. We (the bikers), do not wish to be discriminated, unfairly treated, targeted or harassed, for It is our intention to merely enjoy our vacation, and simply return home to our families and our employment.

We do understand that the migration of so many people in one month can be overwhelming and trying. However, on behalf of the Horry Georgetown Bikers Association and the Bikers out-of-state, we believe if we all collectively communicate and work together we can accomplish a more positive and beneficial outcome during the May Rallies. While it appeared that we all agreed with some of the ordinances, there were some that was clearly not agreed with and the primary complaint was the helmet laws. There were a variety of questions…..Q) How will people know when they are within the City limits? A) We will have all major entrance points clearly marked. Q) How do you planned to enforce the Helmet Law? A) The Myrtle Beach Police Dept will be handling that as we do not have the plan in place at this time. Q) When enforcing the new helmet law, will this be a criminal offense as the State doesn’t have a helmet law? A) no it will not be a criminal offense, it will be an infraction, that will not hold criminal punishments that would affect your license. Q) If the helmet law holds no criminal punishment, then why put forth such an ordinance? A) The Helmet law was to enforce safety and minimize fatalities or head injuries….this set of questions an answers goes back and forth and eventually minimized to move forward. Other questions as to the noise ordinance and meter decibels….Q) will the equipments and officers be certified, otherwise this procedure will be dismissed/illegal/not valid? A) yes, they will be certified/trained. Q) Will this test be done at a quiet stationary area, as the decibels readings can pick up surrounnding sounds and give off an inaccurate reading. A) We have not set up any special check points. Q) If someone have been cleared at a noise ordinance check point, will you provide a slip/receipt to this finding. A) We are not equipped to do this. Q) How do you propose New Ordinances if you’re uncertain how you will enforce them and if the charges are not criminal? A) We only proposed ordinances that were already set in motion, the only new ordinance was the helmet law, which is clearly for concerns of your safety, the initial proposed ordinance were a lot harsh and we toned down and elimated a lot of what was proposed. The only ordinance that offers a criminal and immediate affect was “walking out of a restaurant without paying”. Q) How will you inform the public nationally of these new ordinances? A) We will do a nationwide campaign to inform the public.

— “Heels”
Secretary and Web Master
Precious Metals Bike Club
www.preciousmetalsbikeclub.com

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<imgsrc=”http://www.bikernet.com/aim/aimgraphic.gif” border=0>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 NEWSCompiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY LOBBIES FOR HELMET LAWSThere’s a big difference between promoting helmet usage and advocating helmet laws, and U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters made it clear to Congress that she prefers the latter as her cornerstone to motorcycle safety.

In testimony before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Transportation Subcommittee on March 6, Secretary Peters revealed her desire to promulgate nationwide helmet laws; “I support giving the information to states so that they can act on those laws,” she told Senators, adding “And I certainly have made myself available to a number of states, and, in fact, have called governors when I see substantial increases in the number of motorcycle deaths in a state, especially a state that has repealed a helmet law.”

Calling upon the federal government to ease lobbying restrictions imposed at the behest of motorcycle rights organizations across the country, Peters has requested legislation that will allow her to divert motorcycle safety funding to convince states to enact mandatory helmet laws.

Peters has sent letters to House and Senate leadership urging legislation to allow states to utilize federal funds intended for motorcycle rider training and awareness programs to promote helmet laws instead.Why doesn’t she lobby for helmets in cars?

SIKH SEEKS FREEDOM FROM CANADIAN HELMET LAWBaljinder Badesha, a 39-year-old father of four who immigrated to Canada in 1989 and had been an avid motorcyclist in his native India, disputed a $110 ticket for riding his 2003 Yamaha Shadow motorcycle without a helmet in 2005 has is now in court fighting Ontario’s motorcycle helmet law on religious grounds.

With the Ontario Human Rights Commission at his side, Mr. Badesha argued that Ontario’s helmet law violates his religious freedom, since Sikhist beliefs prevent him from wearing anything over his turban.

But Ontario Court Judge James Blacklock ruled that while the law prohibiting anyone riding a motorcycle without a helmet does violate his right to freedom of religion, it’s justifiable in terms of the benefit that society gains in possible reduced health costs and the possible loss of people’s loved ones.

The Crown’s case centered on increased costs to the health system should helmet-less Sikh motorcycle riders end up suffering head injuries, though Badesha’s attorneys pointed to a study that concluded that, assuming half of all Sikh motorcyclists wear turbans, the increase in serious injuries would be between .43 and 2.83 Sikh riders a year. The study also projected that medical treatment for traumatic brain injuries would increase from $151,700,000 to $151,834,685 — a .00005-per-cent overall increase in the province’s annual health-care budget.

Badesha has announced that he will appeal the decision, and backed by the local Sikh community he now intends to challenge the constitutionality of the law rather than focusing his fight solely on his ticket. He and his supporters will also lobby politicians to change the law.

Following the ruling, the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) issued a statement expressing disappointment at the court’s decision and asserting that wearing a turban doesn’t substantially raise the risk either to the rider or to others on the road. The organization pointed to the Sikh motorcyclists in other jurisdictions who have been riding without helmets for many years. India, Hong Kong and Britain exempt Sikhs from wearing motorcycle helmets, as do the Canadian Provinces of Manitoba and British Columbia, where a human-rights challenge precipitated the exemption. Similar challenges have failed in the United States.

“We are confident of winning the battle this time,” Badesha said. “We don’t believe a helmet is safe. Every day riders with helmets die in road accidents. If I’m supposed to die today, I will die, and nothing can save me.”

CYCLE SALES SLIDEEconomic pressures, weakening dollar and decreased discretionary spending have contributed to the first downturn in the motorcycle market in 14 years, and according to a recent LA Times article, especially hard-hit are small-displacement dirtbikes and Harley-Davidson.

On the up side, motorcycle sales in 2007 were over the 1-million mark for the fifth straight year, and battery and tire sales indicate that ridership and enthusiasm for the sport remain high.

According to the Times article, the U.S. Department of Commerce estimates a 2.2% sales drop in 2007, but some manufacturers are estimating a slide of up to 8-10%.

In a regulatory filing, Harley-Davidson Inc. said industry wide U.S. sales of large displacement motorcycles (over 650cc) fell 5 percent last year. Harley’s large-motorcycle domestic market share dipped to 49.4% from 50%, while their closest competitor Honda had a U.S. market share last year of 14.2%, down from 15.1%.

Bloomberg news services reported recently that Yamaha is experiencing its first profit drop in eight years, Kawasaki claims sales are down but less than the industry average, and Honda and Suzuki each admit losses that parallel the industry overall; but there’s also some bright spots including Ducati, KTM, Victory, and overall scooter sales.

On another positive note, industry market research group Freedonia has predicted an expanding global demand for motorcycles of 6% annually due primarily to emerging markets such as Asia and South America.And while declining motorcycle sales industry-wide has taken a toll on Harley-Davidson’s stock price, one of the country’s largest financial institutions, Citigroup, has removed the Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer’s stock from its “recommended to sell’ list, citing sales trends that had “stabilized somewhat”.

HONDA TO CEASE U.S. MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTION IN OHIOAfter nearly 30 years, Honda Motor Co. plans to stop producing motorcycles in the United States next year, ending production at its first U.S. plant and consolidating the Marysville Motorcycle Plant production at a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kumamoto, Japan which will be capable of producing 600,000 motorcycles a year.

“This move allows us to improve the competitiveness and appeal of our products by applying the latest technologies and production systems at one efficient location,” Akio Hamada, president & CEO of Honda of America, said in a statement. “Obviously, the motorcycle plant has a lot of historical significance,” he said. “It was Honda’s first plant in North America. It started producing motorcycles on Nov. 10, 1979. So obviously, there’s a lot of emotion involved in this kind of decision.

The sprawling plant, in Marysville, Ohio, employs 450 workers. Honda said there will be no layoffs when production ends in spring 2009. “There were a lot of people who felt disappointment,” said plant manager Jan Gansheimer, noting that many of the employees are motorcycle enthusiasts who have spent much of their careers at the plant.

Mirroring the rest of the industry, Honda’s U.S. motorcycle sales fell in 2007, but the company said that its decision to end Ohio motorcycle production was not based on a softening American motorcycle market.

Honda’s manufacturing venture in America began at the Marysville plant in September, 1979, where its first product was a motocross machine. Over time, a $165 million capital investment was made in the facility, which became the worldwide supplier of some of Honda’s most popular models, such as the luxury touring Gold Wing. The motorcycle plant reached its peak production in 1997 when it turned out 174,000 vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles. In 2005, ATV production was moved to South Carolina. Last year, the Ohio factory built nearly 61,000 motorcycles, 44,000 of which were Gold Wings and VTX cruiser motorcycles.

HORSEPOWER VS. HORSESENSEWhile speed and power typically dominate two-wheeled trends, a safety movement may be afoot featuring such hot topics as airbags from Honda, inflatable vests from Dainese, and “uncrashable” bike concepts from BMW.

So it shouldn’t seem surprising that “Motorcycle News” is reporting that Honda and Yamaha are working with twelve car manufacturers to test and develop technology intended to “…reduce rear-end shunts, head-on collisions and drivers who turn right across a road in the face of oncoming traffic, a common cause of motorcycle accidents.”

The systems, which will begin testing in Japan this month, enable automobiles to communicate speed and road position to other vehicles, and warn of potential accidents via voice alerts and navigation system messages.

Fueled by government funded safety campaigns and worldwide legislative initiatives, these tests could signal a gradual revolution in motorcycle safety.

MINNESOTA BIKERS FIGHT TICKETS FOR ROAD BLOCKINGA judge has dismissed charges of obstructing legal process and running a stop sign against one of about 60 bikers stopped last summer near St. Joseph, MN for blocking an intersection during a run. The ruling by Stearns County District Court Judge Frank Kundrat comes after one of the other bikers was found not guilty of a stop sign violation after a trial.

Scott Reichert recently took his case to court and was acquitted after the prosecution had presented its case and before Reichert had to put on a defense. Reichert, a member of the club Street Legal, originally considered just paying the fine he told the St. Cloud Times newspaper, but then he saw the police reports that hinted at a possible motive that police wanted to target some of the BPMs.

The July 7 run from the BPM clubhouse was intercepted by as many as 19 law enforcement agents, including members of the state Gang Strike Force and an agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The BPMs have been identified as a criminal gang based on criteria established by the Legislature, said Minnesota Gang Strike Force Commander Ron Ryan in defending their actions that day, A report filed in case by the Gang Strike Force cites two examples of criminal activity tied to the BPMs: one incident is from 1971; the other is from 1968.

Reichert and attorneys representing the dozens of bikers stopped that day contend that the officers and sheriff’s deputies were looking for more. If that’s the case, a box-score review of the stop could be considered a lopsided defeat: The nineteen officers wrote about 60 citations for riders failing to stop at a stop sign and two for riders having a small amount of marijuana. They arrested one biker for disorderly conduct, but found no one wanted on warrants and no illegal weapons.

About five dozen other cases could be headed for separate trials, according to lawyer Stephen O’Brien, the Minnesota Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney representing the remaining bikers.

WEIRD NEWS: MOTORCYCLES MAKE WOMEN’S CLOTHES FALL OFFA new trend is developing: motorcycles and undressing women, reports clutchandchrome.com, citing two recent events that have the mainstream press lending some credence to this possibility.

First, Pamela Anderson made celebrity headlines around the world with her sold out Valentines Day show at a famous Parisian Gentlemen’s club Cabaret house Le Crazy Horse. A crowd of over 500 fans paid $300 to watch the former Baywatch star give a performance that finished on the back of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

A few weeks after Ms. Anderson’s unique Valentines present, pop star Prince threw a post-Oscar party in his Beverly Hills mansion, which featured room after room of exotic dancers dressed in various themes with one featuring a scantily clad woman enthusiastically using a motorcycle as a prop.

Many industry experts would agree, if this trend of women shedding clothing at the sight of a motorcycle becomes popular, currently struggling two-wheeled sales could see a marked improvement.

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BIKERNET TECH EDITOR GETS A FLAT TIRE, PANICS–If you ride your motorcycle enough sooner or later you will get a flat tire.Riding home on I-95 after judging a bike show in South Florida I got a roofing nail in my rear tire.

The bead on the Continental Milestone did its job and I was able to get the bike stopped safely.

The thing was to get off the highway and wait for a brother with a trailer to come and get me.

Here is a shot of how I did that.

–Rogue

Ladies and Gentlmen….START YOUR LAWYERS!– Lawsuits in Myrtle Beach are already starting. Their city attorney is going to be a busy boy.

A Virginia legal firm that specializes in motorcycle law has filed the first law suit to challenge Myrtle Beach’s new ordinances targeting the spring motorcycle rallies.

The suit filed in Horry County’s 15th Judicial Circuit on behalf of two Myrtle Beach residents and motorcyclists, William and Carol O’Day, challenges the city’s new helmet and noise ordinances.

The suit questions whether it’s OK for the city to supersede state law in both cases. The state says people 21 and older do not have to wear helmets while riding bikes, and it doesn’t spell out exact noise standards.

Through its ordinances and amendments, the city declares the failure to wear a helmet a civil infraction, defines noise standards for motorcycles and specifies what kinds of mufflers meet its regulations.

”It’s pretty simple,” said Tom McGrath, whose Motorcycle Law Group filed the suit. “It’s really a question of whether it’s constitutional. Does state law prevail?”

Greenville attorney Suzanne Coe said Friday she planned to file suit in federal court in Florence on Monday morning, challenging the three ordinances and amendments that have so far gone into effect. That suit had not been filed as of ate Monday afternoon.

Coe, who is preparing a suit on behalf of The Dog House, The Masters’ Club and Myrtlebeachbikeweek.com, among other business, said the ordinances are vague, interfere with people’s First Amendment rights and could interfere with interstate commerce, because many of the businesses that participate in the rallies are based in other states.

Coe could not be reached this morning for comment on when she expects to file her suit.

VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE TOY RUN – OCTOBER 5th–The Vancouver Motorcycle Toy Run is celebrating 30 years! This event raises much needed toys and funds to provide underprivileged families assistance at Christmas time. It is one of the most important toy raising events in the Lower Mainland and it directly supports 10 local Christmas Bureaus. Please come out and show your support. It is a really fun opportunity to give back to your community!

Event: 30th Annual Vancouver Motorcycle Toy Run
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2008
Time: Leaves Coquitlam Centre Mall parking lot at 10:00 am

The entry fee is a new child’s toy wrapped in plastic or a monetary donation.

The toy run will leave Coquitlam Centre at 10:00 am and proceed to the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) grounds in full parade style.

Limited commemorative pins.

The Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau kindly requests more sport and educational gifts. They also ask that there would be please be no stuffed toys, as they already have a very large supply. There is always a great need of items for teens and preteens some suggested items are music gift certificates, cd walkmans, blow dryers, curling irons, make up kits, store gift certs.

This event goes rain or shine!

For more information: www.toyrun.lmcb.ca or (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111

B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists
Email: office@bccom-bc.com
Website: www.bccom-bc.com
Phone: (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111

NEW INDUSTRY BLOG–As per Nick Genender from NYC Choppers, we have set up a page for Bikernet.com on our Social Network site, www.ignitionnation.com

Tom Curran
Ignition Nation.com
631-286-1979

DRAG RACING REPORT FROM HAWAII–The Pro Street Family operation were on hand and supplied this image. That’s all I know. They were too busy working on their bike, Dad and both sons, to write anything.

THE SECOND ANNUAL PETER MAKRIS MEMORIAL RUN JUNE 14 EVENT GROWS AS BIKERS AND BOATERS RAISE MORE FUNDS AND FUN FOR LACONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT LIFE-SAVING FUND– As a benefit for the Laconia Fire Department?s Life Savings Fund, the Second Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run is ready to follow its initial year?s success with an even bigger bike and boat event. Says Laconia Fire Chief, Ken Erickson, ?This year, we have a history to build on and a new goal for improved equipment. We have even more community enthusiasm and though we were overwhelmed by the response last year–this year, people can expect even more fun!?

The 2007 inaugural Boat and Motorcycle Run Around Lake Winnipesaukee raised over $22,000 for the Lifesaving Fund, which supports the Fire Department?s water rescue unit; the run had over 200 registrants and was sponsored by national and local businesses and individuals.

This year, the registration will start at 9:30 AM at the NASWA with a hearty brunch, provided by Battlegreen Foods. Participants will receive a T-shirt, arm band, a memorial pin. A post-run bountiful Pig Roast and Buffet lunch is also included in the $40 fee. A $35 pre-registration at the NASWA is available through June 12. For $50, VIP boaters and bikers lead the pack and enjoy reserved docking and parking.

?The fantastic spread by Battlegreen alone is worth the price of admission!? says event chair, Marilyn DeMartini, a long-time NASWA fan and friend, ?Battlegreen surprised us all last year and has even more in store for this year!?

The police and antique fire-truck-escorted ride travels from the NASWA to Meredith Center Harbor, Moultonboro, Wolfboro and Alton Bay . Boaters make the trip around the Lake, stopping at the Laconia Fire Dept. Rescue Boat at Alton Bay to pick up a special gift from Mount Gay Rum, on to Wolfboro for a surprise from Jagermeister, then return to the NASWA.

?Live music, raffles, a silent auction of valuable items and fan-fare all make this run much more of a party than a Memorial. Peter would have wanted it that way,? says Cynthia Makris, general manager of the NASWA Resort. The Marine Leathernecks Motorcycle Club is an important guest of this event in honor of Makris? long-time devotion to the group and its support throughout his illness.

through the NASWA Resort by friends, family and employees, in memory of Makris, the owner of the NASWA who lost his fight against cancer last February. His wife, Hope, is the second generation matriarch of the resort, which was started by her mother and father, Fannie and Jim Salta, in 1935. Makris was a well-known and respected fixture at the NASWA, as well as a dedicated U.S. Marine, boater and biker and most registrants and sponsors participated in his honor. ?We loved Peter!? said Steve Irons, general manager of Manchester and Nashua Harley Davidson a returning sponsor, ?This is a great new tradition for Bike Week in Laconia?now in its 85th year!? Makris was a community leader, lawyer and businessman and was instrumental in the development of the Laconia Life Saving Fund and the initial purchase of the Fire Department?s rescue boat, which is not funded by the City. ?This rescue service is of paramount importance to everyone who uses our beautiful lake,? said Erikson, ?We are grateful for the private support that helps maintain and train our force and helps us to continue to save lives year-around. Our new goal is the purchase of a $9,000 underwater camera which will greatly enhance our life saving efficacy,? he added.

?We were so gratified by the outpouring of love and respect for my father,? said Cynthia Makris, general manager of the NASWA, ?He is missed by all of us, but this event and others in the future, will keep his memory and name alive in Laconia.?

DOUGZ Custom Paint & Fabrication OFFERS THE “RAPPERZ” AIR FILTER EMBELLISHMENT FOR CLASSIC S&S TEARDROP AIR CLEANER COVERS– Formed from Xtra thick – paintable ABS, the Rapperz are a simple Peel ?n Stick item. Rapperz are an extremely inexpensive way to tie the color of your bike into the engine area while using one of the best performing air filtration systems on the market.

As seen on Horsepower TV and TorqueTV.com – used on the ?People?s Choice? award-winning Pro-Tour ?X? at the S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary.

An awesome stocking stuffer for only $39.95 Retail ? Distributor & Dealer inquiries welcome. Same day shipping! For more info or to order call DOUGZ at 608-783-3684 or info@DOUGZ.COM or buy it online at www.dougz.com

–Doug Wozney
DOUGZ Custom Paint & Fabrication LLC
2323 Palace St. La Crosse, Wi. 54603
(608) 783-3684
doug@dougz.com / www.dougz.com

BEAUTIFULLY EMBOSSED ITALIAN LEATHER–LePera is now offering virtually any of their unique seat designs covered with Italian Embossed Premium grade Leather. The embossed leather is available black or tan in several patterns. Shown here is their Black TRIBAL EMBOSSED pattern featured on the King Cobra seat with black leather sides.

As shown the seat retails for $612.00. For complete pricing, style, design and application details call 818-767-5110 or catch a closer look on line at www.lepera.com

THE END–All over the Southwest folks are gearing up for Las Vegas Bike Fest and the Smoke Out West in Cottonwood, Arizona. One of my all-time favorite rides took place last year on the small twisting highways of Arizona heading across the California state line over the Colorado River into the hills around Prescott, Jerome and Sedona to find the dusty Cottonwood Fairgrounds and the redhead of my dreams, Kara.

Our rig heading to Vegas.

So let’s ride. Next week we’ll bring you coverage of the first Southern California Indian Dealership, and I’m working with Kiwi Mike on a Kiwi Indian Chieftain feature. Wait till you see this ride. This is what an Indian is all about.

Another feature headed your way from Phil Racer.

We have a ride adventure documented by Chuck Riddle and several techs headed your way including a Rivera Primo belt drive installation and another Pegasus fuel injection installation which we’re putting together for Hot Bike magazine with Bennett’s Performance. More Bike features are headed your way so hang on.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

BIKERNET NEWS SPECIAL REPORTS ON HAMSTERS, RIVERA PARTS, HEADSETS AND MISSING PERSONS

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Hamsters USA celebrate raising over $500,000 for special kids– Over the past three years, international motorcycle group Hamsters USA has raised over a half million dollars for children with special needs, served by Children?s Care of Rapid City, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The group makes it a priority to give back to the community, and each year during the first week in August, the Hamsters? community is the Sturgis/Spearfish area of the Black Hills.

Hamster spokesman Grady Pfeiffer of Escondido, California, says the group is a tight brotherhood known for their big hearts when it comes to children. ?For 30 years now, Hamsters have stepped up to help out those in need, especially kids,? he says. ?We are really pleased to be able to help make a difference in their lives.?

The most recent fund raiser was held at the Hamsters USA annual meeting and 30th birthday celebration during the Sturgis Rally. Over $185,000 was raised for Children?s Care through live and silent auctions.

Scott Webster of Mentor, Ohio, newly inducted into the Hamsters organization this year, said he was proud to be part of such a generous organization. ?It is truly an honor for me as a new Hamster to help children have an optimistic and healthy future,? says Webster. ?My hat goes off to this group for what they do.?

Hamsters USA evolved from a 1978 gathering of friends at Daytona Bike Week.

Children?s Care in Rapid City is a non-profit organization providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, psychological services, and educational services to children from birth to age 21. Services are provided on an outpatient and outreach basis to over 1200 children from across the nation each year. It is affiliated with Children?s Care Hospital & School, based in Sioux Falls. The organization as a whole served over 2600 children last year.

BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO / 10-2-08STAINLESS STEEL MECHANICAL ADVANCE MECHANISM–Older Harleys require a mechanical advance timing unit for their points-style ignition systems.Some electronic triggering devices also use a mechanical advance set-up.

Rivera Primo?s competition mechanical advance assembly is the finest one available today. It?ssmoother, more accurate & more reliable than any OEM unit & offers features not available onother advance mechanisms such as:

?Stainless steel shaft & plate
?Advance weights are heat treated, then coated with high tech, low friction polymers
?Hardened steel pins hold the weights in place
?Weights are spring-loaded, using the highest quality phosphate-coated spring wire
?Stainless washers under the spring attachment points allow the weights to move freely & prevent premature wear
?Springs are wound to exacting specs & then cad-plated to resist corrosion

Part No., Description , MSRP,
1104-0001 Complete High Performance Advance Unit Kit $ 67.24

For these & other fine products contact:
Rivera Primo
12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA
90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraprimoinc.com

MULTISETS FROM SCALA RIDER– As a reminder, Cardo Systems has just launched the SCALA RIDER Q2 MULTISET. The MULTISET retail box includes two ready-to-use, enhanced SCALA RIDER Q2 wireless headsets for hands-free and safe bike-to-bike communication (up to 500m/1640ft)* as well as for hands-free conversations when paired with mobile phones.

For added entertainment, an MP3 jack is included in both headsets which allow each rider to connect their personal MP3 player to the unit so they can each enjoy their own music. An extra large, wind-resistant 195 mm microphone has also been included to greatly enhance sound quality.

— Andrea
103 Carnegie Ctr. Ste. 113
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-750-9111
alawn@sspr.com

Just released 2008 D&D Slip on pipes for the Triumph Touring Rocket III motorcycles– They sound great and pump up the power.

D&D Performance Enterprises released a slip-on exhaust pipe and K&N Filter kit that complements the new for 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring motorcycle. It delivers improved performance and throttle response.

The show-quality chrome pipe and filter kit produces up to 17% increase in horsepower and 10% in torque. Big numbers for the world’s largest cruiser. The pipes are slant cut to match saddlebags. It requires a Triumph EFI download #20235. The kit retains stock heat shields.

At 2294cc its the worlds largest capacity production motorcycle. But, despite the impressive capacity of this amazing machine, it was designed first and foremost to be ridden. A good turning circle, seamless fuel injection and a low center of gravity combine to make maneuvering at low speed surprisingly easy.See more in Bikernet Studio.

–Jeff Najar

BIKERNET MISSING PERSON DEPARTMENT–Hi, I am looking for a friend and I am wondering if you could help me. We have lost contact and when I was googling it brought me to your website. I am looking for a Fread Fritzgerald. If you know him or have a way to contact him. Please give him this email address. I would love to get back in touch with him

–Michele Esta’
micheles98@yahoo.com>

BIKERNET BACKPACKS–We have two new sling-style backpacks that were a hit in Sturgis at the Brouhaha. Both have MP3 player/phone pouch and come in four colors. They look good on or off your scoot. They run only $25 and we pick up the shipping. Get one today.

I’VE BEEN EVERYWHERE MAN–This weekend I finished up the solo version of ‘I’ve been everywhere, man’. I got the idea of doing this project after contributing to a group effort with Two Wheeled Texans. All 92 cities, towns, communities and dried up places were visited by me and a photo taken to record the moment. All the photos were then set to Brian Burns version of the great song done originally by Hank Snow then made famous by Johnny Cash.

The project covered 10,641 miles and included 24 distinct riding days. Along the way I discovered some interesting facts such as Round Lake was formally known as Clabberville and ceased to exist the turn of the century. And places like Val Verde and Mill Creek are communities, not fully recognized towns with city limit signs. The bike, a BMW R1150GS performed flawlessly with my longest single day of 1,024 miles and this weekend I finished up with 1,245 miles over a day and a half.

Youtube seems to really cutdown on the quality and the refresh rate is tough for .5 second frames. As popeye says, ‘it is what it is’. Hope you enjoy the ride…… Feel free to pass the link along to your friends.< BR> http://www.youtube.com/v/scjb_f95diA

–from Buckshot

FIRST W8LESS ROTOR SALES CALL– On the job early . 1948 or 49 … El Dorado , Kansas

–Ray Wheeler

Don’t forget this Sunday (10/05/08) Plymouth Chili Cookoff and Motorcycle Show!–Should be sunny and 68!Might be last chance to get together and ride this year.

–Keith Wahl

Sixth Annual Chopper’s Art Show Raises $2500 Benefit Denver Boys And Girls Club, and Was a Huge Success–DENVER–October 1, 2008–Denver 81 is proud to announce today that their sixth annual Chopper’s Art Show raised over $2500 for the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver.

The show featured several nationally known artists and motorcycle builders, and an art signing by featured artist Sara Ray. Ray specializes in hot rods, pinups, rockabilly posters, nose art and World War II scenes. Her artwork has graced record covers, magazines, Fender and Gretsch Guitars, t-shirts, posters, art and military museums and most recently, a line of Sucker Punch Sally’s customs.

Art show attendees enjoyed music, food and cocktails while browsing the collection of artwork and photographs from local and national artists. The proceeds were raised by silent auction with almost all the pieces being purchased with the proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver.

“This year’s show was a huge success not just because we had a great time but because we raised money for the Boys and Girls Club,” said Nikolas Pew, Curator. “It all came together and everyone had a great time”

The Sixth Annual Choppers Art Show took place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the JazzB Gallery at 719 W. 8th ave.

For more information you can e-mail chopperartshow@gmail.com or visit the website: http://www.denverhamc.com/

–Ken Conte

AMSOIL CRASHES ROD SHOW–My Amsoil Booth at Louisville Street Rod’s 30th Cruise 9/26 and 9/27, Iroquois Park, Louisville, KY

Glide to Live … Live to Glide
For All Your High Performance Lubrication Supplies.
http://www.synthetic-oil-tech.com/1124190/
Nick’s Performance Lubrication
9608 Tiverton Way
Louisville, Kentucky,40242
Independent Amsoil Dealer ZO# 1124190
Phone: 502-548-3023
Fax: 509-691-4313
amsoildealer@mac.com

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MORE CRANKING FOR LATE MODELS–The new Compufire 1.6kW starter for late model Harley-Davidson motorcycles (2006 and later Dynas and 2007 and later Big Twins) produces 102% more working energy than the stock starter with the use of a high-energy, high amperage, precision wound armature.

The starter includes an eleven-tooth drive gear (ten is stock), which increases the cranking speed and multiplies the torque for reliable starting of large displacement or high compression Twin-Cam engines. The new starter will operate at the rated output using the stock battery and cables and will clear the oil filler on both Dyna and Touring models.

The new Compufire 1.6kW starters are available in a chrome or black finish and are packaged in attractive display style packaging. Compufire products are made in the USA..

Use Part number 53800 for chrome and Part number 53810 for black.

Suggested retail price for both models is $549.95.

For more information contact:
Spyke/Compufire
12155 Pangborn Ave
Downey Ca 90241
562-803-1700 phone 562-803-0378 fax
www.compufire.com

RIDLEY IS TAKING MOTORCYCLES BACK TO THEIR ROOTS– with our new line of vintage style motorized bicycles. As of October 1st, Ridley is announcing this new line of motorbikes as part of its complete 2009 models. These incredible works of art look great as office furniture, but even better going down the road.

The official launch and introduction to the market will be in Daytona Beach during Biketoberfest October 16 – 18. We look forward to seeing you there!

–Valerie Park
Ridley

NEW D&D DEALERS NOW AVAILABLE–D&D went dealer direct to bring you performance exhaust without the middleman. Their dealer networks grows weekly. If you don’t see a dealer near you try their website by clicking on the banner.

1) Iron Crew Motorcycles 18 Laurelton Rd Sound Beach, NY 11789 631-745-4357
2) 3 Stooges Cycle 1004 N NC Hwy 87 Elon, NC 27244 336-584-8833
3) Route 65 Harley Shop 1300 S Jefferson Way Indianola, IA 50125 515-962-2160
4) Shore Motorsports 1580 Route 9 S. Toms River, NJ 08755 732-349-2999
5) Al’s Cycle Inc 311 E Dominick St Rome, NY 13440 315-336-8900
6) Motorcycle Authority Inc 3008 Blvd Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804-520-2300
7) Matt Risley Innovation 2025 W Rose Garden Ln Phoenix, AZ 85027 623-434-8884

–Jennifer

THE BIKERNET MYSTERY PART OF THE WEEK–Would you please identify and advise where I can purchase the chrome horn/enricher bracket as shown on your 2004 Sportster custom intro. I have been searching the UK dealers for over a week.

Paul Rossi
Hull, Yorkshire UK

We researched through H-D, but no luck. –Wrench

Thanks for the work on this. I have found a standard, replacement, choke bracket, in chrome, from Zodiac and with the addition of a ‘small piece’ from Chrome works, usually attached to the carb lid, I may be able to achieve a similar look.

–Paul

BIKERNET STOCK BROKERAGE REPORT–Liquid Assets.If you had purchased $1,000 worth of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49 today.If you had purchased $1,000 worth of of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33 today.If you had purchased $1,000 worth of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you would have $0 today.

But, if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one year ago, consumed the beer, then turned in the aluminum cans for a recycling refund, you would have received $214.

Based on the above, clearly the best investment strategy is to drink heavily and recycle, also known as a 401-Keg Plan.

–from Bob T.

STRAIGHT UP CHOPPERS DEAL OF THE WEEK–Now….we can offer it to you for only $3995 !!!!

Includes:
-Straight-up frame
-Oil-Bag 300 Right Side Drive
-Custom Billet Rear 18 x 10.5 Polished
Right Side Drive Split Hub
-Custom Billet Front 21 x 3.25 Polished
-Shooter 41 mm front-end with 5 degree trees
-Custom Gastank with pop-up cap
-300 Rear Fender-
-280/300 Rear Fender Strut Kit Frame Mount
-Mounting & Labor of rear fender on FRAME
-Sandblasted & Black Edge Primer

Now …..start building your bike!contact@straightupchoppers.com
239 603 7213

JIM’S BIKERNET TOOL OF THE WEEK, CONICAL VALVE SPRING COLLAR–Add this collar to your JIMS valve spring compressor tool No.96600-36B toremove and replace valves and conical valve springs (Bee Hive)

H-DNo.18245-02 or H-D No.18245-02. A must-have tool for safe valve work.

No.988 – Use on all 2005-present Big Twins, except S.E. models. Use on all

2004-present XL?s. Use on all 2003-present Buell Twins, except 1125R.

Suggested Retail Price: $71.40

NEW AIR CLEANER/SORTA FROM KIRK TAYLOR–Kirk Taylor and the crew at Custom Design Studio are at it again and have come up with a new velocity stack called “Dicks Cool Unit” that bolts directly on to a Mikuni Carburetor.

It is machined from aircraft grade aluminum and CNC cut to precision. This velocity stack has been featured on several custom builds of Kirks including “Blood on Blood.”

They are also offering up an adapter that will allow “Dicks Cool Unit” to bolt up to CV and S&S carburetors as well as Factory EFI units up to 2007.

They are raw aluminum with a Black Anodized base, so you can paint, polish or plate to your needs.

I have attached a picture that shows the velocity stack installed on an S&S with the adapter.

“Dicks Cool Unit” MSRP $204.99
Adapter for CV and S&S $102.99

To order call (415) 382-6662 or email customdesignstudio@sbcglobal.com

–Ken

SOUTH SIDE CUSTOM THREATENED BY NEW YORK STATE POLICE–That’s Right — South Side Kustoms has to ask for help this time. New York State DMV, walked in here a few days ago and basically tried to shut South Side Kustoms down.

Why you may ask? Well after my 8th bike on the road, and the projected bikes for the rest of the year and next year’s projection. New York State decided to tell me, after my 8th bike. That we need to be a registered dealer in New York State.

Yes this was news to me….

Yes we are a registered builder with VIN Number assigment, but the Federal Government and Albany both seemed to be clueless ( up until now) on whether us custom builders (manufactures) needed to be registered dealerships. So apparently South Side Kustoms CAN NOT sell our bikes, until we become compliant.

Well with our economic situation in the good ol’ USA as of late, $4,000 is a lot to come up with all at once.

$4,000.00 you ask? Yes-

Almost $1,500 in NYS Registration Dealer ( Includes dealership for 2 years/signs/paperwork/dealer plates/etc.)$500.00 FINE – for being non-compliant even though we asked many times and told NO you don’t need this$2,000- For Store front with display area / locking office with locking file cabinet (NYS REQUIREMENT), bonding because you have to be bonded as a dealer.

I really don’t want to have to leave this state, I love Buffalo and the Western NY area. But if it doesn’t work here, I may just have to pack up, and get out of dodge.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL INDEPEDENT SHOP!

–Jason McCudden
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

1907-1915 INDIAN V-TWIN DEAL OF THE WEEK– I am hoping you can assist us ? we have an 1907-1915 Indian motorcycle engine for sale. We are asking $2,500.Any help you could be would be greatly appreciated!

–marys@fortscott.edu
Phone 620 223 2700 x 602
Fax 620 223 4927

CUSTOM SEATS BY 2WHEELER AVAILABLE AT BIKETOBERFEST–Custom Seats by 2wheelers in Denver. Price $300.00

We will have a large selection of seats available in Daytona at Biketoberfest this year made by Bitchin Stitchin a local Denver seat maker. Stop by and see us at 740 Main St . Daytona Beach Fla.

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BIKERNET ROOT BEER FLOAT PAINT JOB REVIEW–That’s some paint job! Especially like the marbling under the paint and the striping. Looking forward to seeing the next update.

–Keith Silcox

Click to see morefrom Lucky Devil

THIS JUST IN?. MYRTLE BEACH MAY RELINQUISH ILLEGAL HELMET LAW– I received a telephone call on Friday, September 26, 2008 and a follow-up call this morning (September 29, 2008) from The Tony Spinnato (Chapter Cord G-Town ABATE, BOLT Member / Bikers Of Less Tolerance, BADD Member / Bikers Against Drunk Drivers) as representative for the Harley side?.The call basically states and reiterates, following the NAACP meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2008, there was collective support and effort from both sides, collectively together, we all represented UNITY.

We both had separate and independent conversations with the Mayor Rhodes briefly following the meeting. During my conversation with Mayor Rhodes, he stated perhaps/maybe we all can come to the table with some sort of agreement. As we left, Mr. Spinnato was speaking with Mayor Rhodes following the meeting.

The long and short of Mr. Spinnato?s telephone call was as follows: Mayor Rhodes, says the City of Myrtle Beach is willing to consider relinquishing the helmet law ordinance. Mr. Spinnato says Mayor Rhodes asked that we collectively meet prior to the next City Council Meeting to discuss having said placed on the Minutes for discussion.

Please understand the removal of the City of Myrtle Beach helmet law ordinance isn?t official, before this is, can, or will be done, the Myrtle Beach City Council will have to vote on removal of same at the City Council meeting.

–“Heels”

— from Cindy
Secretary and Web Master
Precious Metals Bike Club
www.preciousmetalsbikeclub.com

TICKETS NOW ON SALE ONLINE FOR 2008-2009 CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS NATIONWIDE TOUR– Interactive Web Site Offers Lowest Ticket Price Available.

Santa Ana, Calif. (September 29, 2008) ? The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota kicks-off its 28th season with discounted tickets now available online at the lowest price ? www.motorcycleshows.com . This is also a hub for information about the series, new vehicle releases, industry news, motorcycle videos and more.

?Last year?s launch of the online discount tickets was a huge success and we are excited to bring it back for the upcoming Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows 13-city series,? said Group Show Director Jeff D?Entremont. ?Motorcycle fans and new riders interested in learning more about riding are encouraged to visit the site and buy tickets early at this special discounted price and check out all that?s in store for the coming year.?

The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Web site houses, news, product information, interactive video clips and in depth coverage of the shows across the country. The site also includes complete event and exhibitor information for each of the 13 shows.

From New York to California, this motorcycle extravaganza is an all access pass to the world of motorcycling with hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters, ATVs, watercraft and more, as well as vintage bikes, custom choppers, the largest ever fleet of manufacturer sponsored demo rides, fashion shows, new interactive seminars and more. This 13-city tour will also give motorcycle lovers of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear and aftermarket accessories and see amazing live-action entertainment.

For the 16th consecutive year, Cycle World, the world?s most popular motorcycle magazine, is the title sponsor for the series and leading manufacturer Toyota will return for the 11th year as presenting sponsor. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota is the world?s largest motorcycle and scooter show series. For more information call 800/331-5706 or visit motorcycleshows.com.

BIKERNET PHARMACEUTICAL ADS STUDY–I’m sure that you have seen pharmaceutical advertising in doctor’s offices on everything from tissues to exam table cover paper.

Well, in my book, this one should get the prize…..

–from Art Friedman

HUGH “DA CHOPPER” KING REPORTS FROM MAINE– “It’s not the trees so much. It’s the truck loaded high with 120,000 pounds of timber barreling down winding, rain soaked dirt roads,” said Hugh about his Discovery Channel assignment. “Quite often they flip with disastrous consequences.”

He’s shooting a series on a family of lumberjacks, who do it all themselves and try to survive in the great cold northwest. He can’t wait to return to LA and work with Bikernet on a motorcycle film project.

Brass Balls Bobbers Provides Up To $1,000 In Bailout Assistance For the American Bobber Consumer–Hard-pressed Motorcycle Consumers Can Find Relief With a 30 mpg Custom Bobber.

October 2, 2008 – Oklahoma City – Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, is sticking it to the man by providing a relief package for Bobber & Chopper enthusiasts that includes a $500 off on 5 speed and $1,000 off on 6 speed motorbikes, which runs through December 31, 2008.

“The financial crisis and energy crisis have created the perfect storm of uncertainty for the enthusiast,” said Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls Bobbers’ BossMan. “With our 30+ mpg motorbikes and our financial bailout program we are doing our part to keep the wheels of America rolling.”

The firm’s bailout package delivers the Bobber and Chopper lifestyle at less than the introductory price of just $17,995. The reason why Darwin Motorcycles can deliver a sharp and creative motorcycle at such a competitive price is because of the economies of scale that are built into the manufacturing process.

The custom-production bobbers and choppers utilize fuel efficient engines. At the heart of each build is one of three models using Harley-Davidson EVO, S&S? V-series motor, as well as a unique re-engineered Indian V-Plus engine. The cost savings in fuel by commuting on a Brass Balls Bobbers’ motorbike versus a SUV is over $2,500 a year.* That doesn’t include reduced operating expense and commuting time.

Heading up manufacturing is master builder Sam Wills. Wills is a chassis builder extraordinaire and distinguished Top Fuel Bike builder, tuner and racer. He distills all his racing and manufacturing acumen into each Brass Ball Bobbers build. That’s why individuals in-the-know see the frames and consider the design and the welds to be as much art as functional components.

The Oklahoma-based custom bike manufacturer specializes in building a line of track-inspired quality bikes for the “average Joe.” The factory is located at 13613 Eskridge Drive in Oklahoma City. Visit the company online at www.darwinmotorcycles.com .

* Savings is based on 30,000 annual miles, $4 gas, 18 mpg average for SUVs and 30 mpg average for Darwin Motorcycle’s motorbikes.

Preliminary ReportAll major brands to come to CologneINTERMOT Cologne– The year?s highlight for biker fans from all over the world Supporting programme to feature excitement for the whole family.

The year?s highlight for motorcycle and scooter fans from all over the world will once again be INTERMOT Cologne. From 8th to 12th October 2008, around 1,100 exhibiting companies from 40 countries ?including all of the big brands ? will present thelatest models and product innovations to the international specialist trade and enthusiastic bikers. In addition to the very latest motorcycles and scooters, the range of offerings at INTERMOT

Cologne will also include accessories, clothing,replacement parts, customizing, travel and workshop equipment. INTERMOT Cologne is staged by Koelnmesse GmbH. The event?s conceptual sponsor is the German Motorcycle Industry Association (IVM), Essen.

The fair will once again include impressive presentations by major motorcycle manufacturers. Honda, for example, is considerably enlarging its stand from the previous event to a total of about 2,500m?. Suzuki and Yamaha, meanwhile, both with standsof well over 1,900 m?, will be putting on a similar-sized show to 2006, as will BMW with over 1,500 m? (together with Husqvarna, over 2,000 m?) and Kawasaki with over 1,200 m?. All of the major

Italian brands will be at the fair, with the PiaggioGroup ? represented by the Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Derbi brands ? as well as MV Agusta, Husqvarna and Malaguti all making first-time appearances in Cologne. Benelli and Ducati willalso be at the event once again, with Ducatireserving a larger stand this year. They will be joined by a host of important Italian suppliers in the accessories and clothing segments. Dainese, for example, will once again be making its onlytrade fair appearance of the year in Cologne, while

Brembo and Moto Morini will be attending INTERMOT Cologne for the first time. In addition to the new exhibitors from Italy, other first-time participants at INTERMOT Cologne will include the retailchain for accessories Louis, the customizingspecialist Custom Chrome and the clothing suppliers Spyke and Clover. After Germany, the country with the largest number of exhibitors is traditionally Italy, followed by Taiwan, China, the USA, theUK, Pakistan, the Netherlands and France.

INTERMOT Cologne 20088th to 12th October 2008

RETRO TOOLBOXS FROM PAUGHCO–Real riders on real home built choppers or classic restorations are going to appreciate these back to basics tool boxes from Paughco. A real necessity back in the day, they make a cool looking and handy addition to today?s real street choppers or open road classics. While Paughco offers a fit-just-about-anything model the most popular are styled after the original factory tool boxes. Universal styles simply clamp to any location where you can uses standard hose clamps.

Early Square and Teardrop boxes are fit with early stock hardware or replacement mounting brackets and hardware also offered by Paughco.

Available in smooth or ribbed and finished in chrome or black, the Paughco TOOLBOXES start at just $44.95! Call 775-246-5738 for all the details including appropriate mounting hardware and be sure to visit Paughco on line at www.paughco.com

SMOKIN’ REDHEAD KARA REACHES OUT TO BE IN THE CYCLE SOURCE–I found this bike here in town and wanted to shoot it for Cycle Source. What do you think? When I get the green light I will contact Scooter and set up a shoot date after Smoke Out.

I look really good in green. . . lol

–Kara

BIKERNET FREE SEX JOKE–Two bikers rode into a gas station in Indiana for a fill-up, because they heard about a contest being offered by the station to patrons who purchased a full tank of gas. When they went inside to pay, the men asked the attendant about the contest.

“If you win, you’re entitled to free sex” said the attendant.

“How do we enter?” asked one.

“Well, I’m thinking of a number between 1 and 10, if you guess right, you win free sex.”

“OK. I guess 7,” said the other rider.

“Sorry, I was thinking of 8,” replied the attendant.

The next week, the two guys go back to the same station to get gas. When they went inside to pay, the one asked the attendant if the contest was still going on.

“Sure,” replied the attendant. “I’m thinking of a number between 1 and 10, if you guess right. You win free sex.”

“2” said the Harley rider.

“Sorry, I was thinking of 3,” replied the attendant. “Y’all come back soon and try again.”

As they walked back to their bikes one said to the other, “You know, I’m beginning to think this contest is rigged.”

“No way,” came the reply. “My wife won twice last week.”

–Jester

Wimmer Custom Cycle Introduces New Support System with IBS– Myrtle Beach, SC- The latest introduction to the ever growing line of quality intakes from Wimmer Machine is this new IBS (internal breathing system) support system. This innovative system vents crankcase oil mist directly into the venturi air flow which eliminates the need for external breathers. This easy-to-install chrome billet unit will mount to any motor and any carburetor (must specify carb when ordering) and accepts all Wimmer components, such as stacks, elbows and filters.

The IBS itself can also be retro fitted to all of Wimmer?s older style units that have external head breathers and is available separately. All Wimmer products are manufactured right here in the United States. MSRP for everything shown is $180.00

Wimmer?s intakes not only look great, but will also increase the performance and horsepower of your bike?guaranteed!

For further information on intakes, please contact Wimmer Custom Cycle directly at 1-866-Hot Cycle (1-866-468-2925) and 215-721-4160. You can also view their complete product line at www.wimmermachine.com or drop them an email at info@wimmermachine.com.

Wimmer Custom Cycle
11670 Highway 17 Bypass
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Dealer inquiries invited!

THE DEVIL PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE–Lucky Devil Metal Works featured, with RFR photos in International Tattoo Magazine.

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BIKERNET LAS VEGAS, SMOKE-OUT WEST NEWS–TERROR IN MYRTLE BEACH, FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL AND SUNSHINE

Hey,

I just returned from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Meeting of the Minds. Damn, there’s a lot going on from both ends of the spectrum. I learned a lot and specifically from Elaine from FEMA, the Federation of European Motorcycle Association. She made a presentation in Scandinavia that may have prevented motorcycling from being banned due to their Vision 1 goal–No highways deaths for a year.

One country, I believe Holland decided to try anything to come up with a year of highway use without one fatality. They found that as long as motorcycles shared the roads, the objective was not attainable. Consequently the answer became banning motorcycles. Elaine broke down accident avoidance into several sectors and basically pointed out that if you segmented these elements into percentage figures you would come to the conclusion that 25 percent involves motorcycle training, 65 percent community training and 10 percent equipment (motorcycles and gear). In other words, if we want to prevent accidents 65 percent is on the community. We need to train the community to share the roads, respect motorcycling, enhance awareness, build safer roads, move obstructions, keep people focused while driving and I probably missed an item or two. I’ll post her full report shortly.

Let’s hit the news, then I’ll blither about something else:

THUNDERMAX 50 ECM with Auto-Tune ARB-Legal Closed Loop System– We now have an ARB-Legal TMax for our customers in the State of California! The ThunderMax 50 is a self-tuning closed-loop engine management system for 2001-2006 88? Twin Cam? bikes originally equipped with Delphi? open-loop EFI. The ThunderMax 50 installs easily and optimizes your engines? tune as you ride. Because the ThunderMax 50 is a closed-loop system, the ThunderMax 50 ECM uses feedback data from the wide-band oxygen sensors and AutoTune module to ensure that the engine constantly maintains the optimum air/fuel ratio to maintain excellent throttle response, power and economyARB Executive Order # D-644 – Requires addition of oxygen sensor bungs or an exhaust system with bungs. Click here to check out Zipper’s products.

MARYLAND MAKES A MOVE TO SAVE MOTORCYCLISTS– Here’s a press release from the Maryland State Highway Administration. MD. SHA officials say lawmakers passed three laws this summer to make highways safer for motorcycles. An SHA statement said drivers who fail to yield the right of way and cause a serious crash could pay $1000.00 in fines and have their license suspended. The previous penalty was $150.00 for failure to yield and no specific penalty for causing injury or even death. Also passed in June were laws making L.E.D.’s legal to make motorcycles more visible and a law classifying three wheelers as motorcycles.

The SHA said more than half the motorcycle crashes in the state are not the motorcyclists fault. From The Carroll County Times 9/26/08. Keep the great information flowing. Bikernet is the best source of info out there. Keep up the good work.

–Dave
Hampstead. MD.

LENGTHLY LEATHER STUDY SHOWS THAT BIKERNET WORKS–I just wanted to thank you for all of the support that you have shown Duane. Thanks for putting his works on BIKERNET, it has helped us out GREATLY.

My whole family appreciates it.

–Lisa
Duane Ballard Custom Leather
603-781-7505
www.dbcustomleather.com

WWII TRIVIA FROM THE BIKERNET HISTORIC FOUNDATION–I’m reading a series of Winston Churchill books documenting WWII from 1935 through the war to 1945. At one point before U.S. involvement, England was surrounded by Nazis and fighting on several fronts for Europe’s life. They experienced some solid wins along the north coast of Africa against Mussolini’s troops. One campaign was headed by Australian troops. “They sang at that time a song they had brought with them from Australia,” said Churchill, “which soon spread to Britian.”

Have you heard of the wonderful wizard,
The wonderful Wizard of Oz,
And he is a wonderful wizard,
if ever a wizard there was.

That was 1941. The funny thing is, The Wizard of Oz movie came out in 1939.
–Bandit

MYRTLE BEACH AT WAR WITH MOTORCYCLISTS, THE INSIDE STORY–I imagine you are already hooked up with every sort of news service, miningfor data on the Myrtle Beach situation If you don’t already know, you might also be interested in some tidbitsabout recent past battles with Myrtle Beach regarding bikers. I believe itwas some seven or eight years back when there was a push to keep us out.Truthfully at that time the “worst” part of the two weeks was the Atlantic Sport Bike Week (commonly andregretfully referred to here in the South as Black Bike Week – by bothblacks and whites).

Numerous individuals, including myself, set up acampaign via the now-defunct Sons of Liberty Riders email list, andcontacted every hotel, restaurant, rental agency, bar, gambling cruise shipline, etc. owner regarding the loss of income should we be stopped fromvisiting their city and asking them where they stood on the matter.

Thisstimulated some good conversation but what happened in the end was that theNAACP came in and threatened to sue based on how law enforcement and trafficcontrol measures were different during Black Bike Week than during the NorthCarolina/South Carolina Harley Davidson Bike Week. The result was that nowboth weeks are equally treated to the same “welcome” to Myrtle Beach.

There was also a mayor there a few years back who made a public comment tothe effect that when he sees a biker with a tee-shirt that proclaimssomething indecent, his first instinct is to just run the biker over andkill him.

My mother owns property in North Myrtle Beach and is on the condoassociation board and I have been very proud of her for standing up over 20+years to repeated attempts to make that 20-unit building enact a “nomotorcycles” policy. And it is hard.

I quite understand why people wish todo this. Individuals who own a property and their yearly maintenance duesare designed according to expenses of upkeep. When you have people peeingin the elevators and ice machines, asking young non-black families why theyare here because it is “OUR” week, blocking traffic by using the streetsliterally as a place to hang out for hours (I have experienced this formyself – taking over 1.5 hours to go one block) it is very hard to stand upagainst such a ban. But she did and now my father continues the battle!I’m so proud of them.

Internally, the black community has struggled with some success to policethemselves. It is a different culture from my own yet I am working todevelop more relationships there. I really have to hand it to them for whatthey have achieved and working to achieve.

On the other hand, the predominantly white HD-based rally has grownexponentially. There are so many of “us” who are either young andinexperienced, or recently riding after a 20-year hiatus – who feel theyhave something to prove. They trailer their bikes for sometimes less than300 miles of travel and proceed to enter the drunk trick riding events. None of this helps us and is exactly what has brought us to this situation.Just like in the motorcyclists’ rights movement – – it will be a few whochampion the many.

–Cindy “Fre” Hodges
CBA/ABATE of NC
ABATE of SC member also
Motorcycle Riders Foundation

CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE THANKS YOU–The November 2008 Issue of the Cycle Source Magazine goes on sale in a week and we just want to say thank you to everyone in the motorcycle industry that have helped us make our 12th year in publication a great one. This issue marks our third annual Bonneville offering where readers can find a full report from the Bub Ent. Land Speed Trials. Everything from the Bonneville Belles, the land speed girls club to the names and faces of average cats who make the trek to that flats each year, fulfilling the dream of running what they brung.

Also in the November issue, and one of our personal favorites, the George the Painter interview. Interviewing George was a lot like putting an article together for the old Rolling Stone Magazine. Covering the life of a man who is by self definition a white trash icon comes with content that can’t be tamed by social boundaries. I guess you’ll have to see what I mean but suffice it to say that George is a one of a kind, a regular contributor to the Horse Magazine and like no other you will meet in the art or motorcycle worlds.

There is so much more to tell you about, Rico’s ride to Sturgis, Billy Lane’s Flatty, The first CB750 feature in the Source, it’s a great issue and you don’t want to miss it so subscribe today!

THE 5 BALL SPECIAL -As a thank you for everything BikerNet.com has done for us. We would like to give your readers a special subscription price. Save $5.00 off a year subscription by including this code BKRNT5 when you subscribe through our site or through the mail. Offer good through October 2008.

ROLLIN’ SIXES AND BIKERNET CHRISTMAS T-SHIRT DRIVE FOR OUR TROOPS–“We already have shirts in, OUTSTANDING,” said Jerry from Rollin’ Sixers. “Looks like this year might be bigger then the last.” Keep it up.

Wow, Check this out. We just had Ron Gaston and Dewayne Meek call and say that they are going to send us 300 T’s for the T-shirt drive for the Troops from his Big Dog, Suckerpunch Sallys dealership in New Orleans. That city is still rebuilding down there from Katrina and they still did this. I’m just blown away, Ron and his family have heart bro. They arent doing it to be popular, I’m sure Ron would rather me not write and tell you but I’m going to anyways. Spread the word, if anyone is down there. Stop in and tell them thanks. And if you’re not around there, pick up the phone and tell them thanks. They deserve it.

Later
— Jerry
Send T-shirts to:
Rollin Sixes Choppers n Rods
2164 West First Street
Suite A, Fort Myers, FL
33901

MYRTLE BEACH RALLY LAWSUITS BEING FILED–Related Content Listof new ordinances Complete coverage of biker rallies Attorney Suzanne Coe ofGreenville said she will fire the opening salvo against the city of MyrtleBeach on Monday by filing a lawsuit to try and stop the city from enforcingthe three anti-motorcycle-rally ordinances that took effect this week.

Coe said she’ll file suit on behalf of several businesses, including The DogHouse, the Masters’ Club and MyrtleBeachBikeWeek.com in federal court inFlorence first thing Monday morning, and ask a judge to issue a temporaryrestraining order to prevent enforcement of the noise-ordinance amendment,the nuisance-law amendment and the new ordinance that restricts people fromusing Myrtle Beach as the focus when advertising unpermitted events such asthe bike rallies.

“It’s a First Amendment issue,” Coe said Friday afternoon. “People areafraid to speak, to advertise or hold events for fear they will be chargedwith crimes.”

Coe contends the newly adopted ordinances and amendments interfere withinterstate commerce, because many of the businesses that participate in themotorcycle rallies in Horry County are from out of state. She also said thenew laws are vague, especially when it comes to defining nuisances.

“How do you draw the line between what’s a rally and what’s just an event?”she said. “This is basically just a hammer on businesses.”

City Manager Tom Leath had not heard about Coe’s intended suit Fridayafternoon, and said the city doesn’t usually discuss pending legal matters.

But challenges to the 15 ordinances the city passed last week to curb theMay motorcycle rallies are not unexpected, he said.

“If we are sued on any grounds, we will vigorously defend ourselves,” Leathsaid.

Coe said this suit targets only the three ordinances and amendments thattook effect this week, immediately after the city council gave them finalapproval Tuesday. Twelve other ordinances go into effect in 90 days, and Coesaid she will challenge those, as well.

–By Lorena Anderson

DAYTONA TWIN TUNER EX FI CONTROLLER GETS EXEMPTION ORDER D-641 BY ARB– DAYTONA Twin Tec has gained an Executive Order from CARB allowing its Twin Tuner EX fuel controller for 2001-2008 Twin-Cam models to be used on bikes in California.

According to details on the Exemption Order, it will only remain valid: “?provided the installation instructions for the Twin Tuner EX will not recommend tuning the motorcycle to specifications different from those of the Daytona Twin Tec LLC.”

Daytona Twin Tec claims the Twin Tuner provides users with the easy ability to adjust the bike’s fuel injection system to optimize the use of other performance modifications such as camshafts, free flowing exhausts and low restriction air filters. Fitment of the Twin Tuner is done by the removal of five wires from the Delphi ECM connector, insertion of those wires into the mating connector of the controller, then inserting five new wires from the Twin Tuner into the ECM connector, and connecting one ground wire.

Adjustments to the bike’s fueling are made using the mode and up/down push button switches on the Twin Tuner in the RPM and throttle position ranges required by most applications. The fuel trim value is displayed on a LED display. The Twin Tuner also has an advanced mode, where users can access the optional USB interface and PC Link Tuner software to make precise fuel adjustments. The PC Link Tuner software uses the same RPM rows and throttle position columns as the Dynojet Power Commander, allowing user-created Dynojet Power Commander files to be re-used.

DAYTONA TWIN TEC
Daytona, Florida, USA
Tel: 386 304 0700
Fax: 386 304 9502
E-mail: allen@daytona-twintec.com
www.daytona-twintec.com

BIKERNET BROUHAHA WINNER REACHES OUT–Roadside Marty took a bike of mine to the Bikernet show at the Thunderdome this year, and I won a few prizes.

First of all, let me say thank you for the great trophies. I usually don’t give a damn about a trophy, but these are cool and are still sitting on our counter.

Second, let me apologize for not being there to accept the trophies. We had planned all week on riding that particular day, and it was our last chance. We were set up as part of the Limp Nickie Lot at the County Line Saloon, and we didn’t have many chances to ride the whole time we were out there.

Apparently I won a few prizes from your sponsors too. I have spoken with Ray from W8less and gotten squared away with him. I am actually amped to use his new rotors. I guess I also won a set of pipes, but I really was not told from whom. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

If I could ever contribute to Bikernet, or possibly sponsor a show in the future, please let me know. I have been plugged in to Bikernet since about 2001, when I first learned how to turn on the computer.

–Paul
Bare Knuckle Choppers

We are also looking for a Canadian contestant. His bike was unfortunately overlooked by the judges, and we believe it was worthy of a feature. Killer billet work and design. Hope he reads this and gets in touch.–Bandit

KRAWIEC RACES V-ROD TO FINAL ROUND AT MEMPHIS NHRA DRAGS–Screamin? Eagle Rider Gains on Smith in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Title Chase

MEMPHIS, TENN. (Sept. 28, 2008) – Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec raced a Harley-Davidson V-Rod to the final round of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations at the O?Reilly Midsouth Nationals at Memphis Motorsports Park. Krawiec retained his second-place position in the Countdown to One championship points standings, and gained 17 points on the series leader, NitroFish Buell rider Matt Smith. Krawiec is now 42 points behind Smith with two events left on the schedule.

Krawiec defeated Smith in the third round at Memphis when Smith fouled by just 0.005 seconds. In the final round, Krawiec beat Schumacher Electric Suzuki rider Craig Treble off the line but lost when his motorcycle shut down just after the start.

?We had an electrical gremlin that popped up in the final qualifying round on Saturday, and we thought we had it fixed,? said Krawiec, who made the fourth final-round appearance of his career at Memphis. ?My Harley-Davidson was flawless in the first two rounds on Sunday, but the problem reappeared in round three and the bike shut off at the top of first gear. Luckily Smith fouled so we won that round. We thought we had it solved for the final, but the bike just shut off a half-second after I launched. I had him by .040 on the tree, and I think the race is over if we can get down the track.?

Krawiec qualified in seventh position for the event with a run of 7.002 seconds, and made two runs under seven seconds to defeat Hector Arana and Chris Rivas in the first two rounds at Memphis.

?We made up some ground on the leader this weekend,? said Krawiec. ?With two races left we?ve just got to stay consistent. We?ve got a month off to go to the shop and get the bike sorted out and ready for Las Vegas.?

Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines qualified fourth at Memphis with a 6.992 ET. Hines defeated Joe DeSantis in the first round, but fouled by 0.010 seconds to hand a second-round win to Indicom Electric Buell rider Angie McBride.

After three rounds of the five-round NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to One series for the championship, Smith leads with 2319 points. Krawiec holds down second place with 2277 points. Rivas is third with 2240 points, followed by Angelle Sampey 2217, Steve Johnson with 2200, and Hines in sixth with 2187 points.

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles will race next Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nev.

The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team is sponsored by Ford Truck, Dunlop, Matco Tools and S100.

VERTICLE LICENSE PLATES ILLEGAL IN FLORIDA– It appears that some of the law enforcement agencies around the State of Florida are trying to get a jump on issuing tickets for Vertical License Plates on Motorcycles.The law does Not Go Into Affect Until October 1, 2008.

I did hear from a rider in Palm Bay that a friend of his has received one and now reports from Panama City Beach during the Thunder Beach Rally.

Here is a sample, “We went to Thunderbeach this weekend, which is held here in Panama City Beach. Some friends of mine were pulled over for vertical license plates, even though their bikes were registered in Alabama. The cops are already using this just to pull people over. It is expected that this will be a issue at Biketoberfest as well!”

Forewarned is Fairwarned.

–Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com

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Keep your eyes open and ride aggressively, peeling away from every car you can.

THE REAL PROBLEM WITH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS–Subject: The bottom line is, pay attention when you're behind the wheel. Bikers, Motorcyclists' Lives depend on it.

We have the Right to travel these roads of the USA as Bikers, Motorcyclist. We embrace Risk every time we mount our motorcycle, but the risks increase substantially with multiplied numbers of motorists and increased allowable distraction to driving. The other side of the coin is legislative. The government wants to put the safety responsibility on motorcyclists, with expanded helmet laws and forced training mandates. The heat should be on the killer car people. It's bullshit as you will see.

Drivers don't think that multi-tasking should be banned by the law. Can we force driver training for drivers? In fact, no training is dangerous.

Does this sound familiar. Motorists are thinking of their Freedom and Rights too.

Distracted drivers who are busy communicating, being entertained, guided or dining are being aggressive because they are willfully imposing their own level of risk on others. Distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves but to motorcyclist. Forcing higher risk on others is aggressive. Maybe the distracted/aggressive driver thinks, Oh, I can handle it, but can others? I consider distracted driving as a form of aggressive driving. Drivers who use communication devices and drive distracted as a result are being aggressive drivers. A large danger to motorcyclist.

Internet access from a moving vehicle is a reality today, and getting bigger each month. Research on cell phone use by drivers shows that many drivers become dangerous due to distraction. They are especially at risk and dangerous–unless they train themselves. We don't know of any training programs for Internet access in cars, or for other multi-tasking activities. We recommend that these be put in place by the industry and government. But in the meantime, drivers can train themselves, but will they?

Can the distracted driver be trained? Attitude dictates the answer.

First, drivers must acknowledge that they need to train themselves, and if they don't, they become a danger to themselves and others. So until they go through the training, they ought not to allow themselves to use the equipment while the car is moving.

Second, they need to practice the equipment over and over again while the car is not moving, until they can do whatever it is with closed yes and while talking to a passenger.

Third, they cautiously begin to use features, one at a time while the car is moving in the right lane without too much traffic, thus gradually increasing the times and places of use. We also recommend monitoring yourself and keeping a Driving Log or Diary where you record the errors you've seen yourself make.

Finally, ask a passenger to monitor you to see if you're making mistakes or distraction. Leon James, Ph.D. and Diane Nahl, Ph.D. ROAD RAGE AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING: Steering Clear of Highway Warfare (Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 2000) ISBN 1-57392-846-1

Unless drivers voluntarily train themselves, it's likely that government regulations and restrictions will be the reaction–like Band-Aid mandatory helmet laws for motorcyclist. A very poor solution in any case.

Helmets are not the answer. In fact they're a hindrance to defensive riding.

Researchers at the University of Utah have found that drivers using cell phones, even hands-free devices, experience a decrease in the ability to process peripheral vision, creating a potentially lethal “tunnel vision.” This “inattention blindness” slows reaction time by 20% and resulted in some of the 20 test subjects missing half the red lights they encountered in simulated driving.

“We found that when people are on the phone, the amount of information they are taking in is significantly reduced,” says associate professor David Strayer. “People were missing things, like cars swerving in front or sudden lane changes. We had at least three rear-end collisions.” The Utah study is only the latest investigation into the effects of driving and cell phone use, and most of the others have also demonstrated some degree of impairment. And while most studies have focused on the distractions of dialing or holding a phone, the Utah research tried to focus on the distractions caused by having a conversation. New York is the only state to have instituted laws against the practice, but 30 more states have similar legislation pending.

Imagine if this testing included cell phone use while monitoring a GPS, messing with a CD changer and being distracted by a baby crying in the back seat.

Distracted driving contributes to 25 percent of all automobile crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Joseph Tessmer, a NHTSA statistician, estimated 20% to 30% of fatal accidents are due to distractions, but said it's impossible to know for sure because only a few states document distractions in accident reports. But the correct argument is that multi-tasking can lead to driver distraction when drivers haven't properly trained themselves to use the new car gadgets. This is true for older devices like the familiar radio and CD as well as the new, GPS systems, DVD players, phones, and e-mail. Multi-tasking becomes severe occasions for drivers to make more mistakes, when they fail to train themselves properly. This increased training is a joint responsibility of the individual driver and the government? ..How about common sense!

NHTSA surveyed 4,010 drivers in spring 2002 and asked about a variety of potentially distracting behaviors (Royal, 2003, p. 1). The vast majority reported these behaviors on some trips, often on many or most trips. The most common were:

81 percent talked to other passengers on some trips;
66 percent changed radio stations or looked for CDs or tapes;
49 percent ate or drank;
26 percent took incoming calls on a cell phone and 25 percent made outgoing calls;
24 percent dealt with children in the back seat;
12 percent read a map or directions.

My god, she's talking on a cell phone.

Cell phones are one of the most common distractions, a study released by NHTSA and Virginia Tech's Transportation Institute showed. However, according to AAA and NHTSA, it is the intellectual activity of talking on a cell phone, rather than the phone itself, that impairs ability to concentrate and retain control of one's vehicle. http://www.vtti.vt.edu/PDF/100-Car_Fact-Sheet.pdf A recent study that monitored 100 drivers for a year, using specialized instrumentation, reported that nearly 80 percent of the 72 recorded crashes and 65 percent of the 761 near-crashes involved driver inattention just prior to the incident (VTTI, 2005).

In crashes where distractions were reported, the most common distractions were similar in NHTSA's driver survey and crash investigations.

37 percent in survey, 29 percent in crashes: something outside the car – street sign, another driver;
19 percent in survey, 11 percent in crashes: other passengers, including children;
16 percent in survey, 21 percent in crashes: object or controls inside the car;
2 percent in survey, 2 percent in crashes: dialing or using a cell phone.

Other distractions, such as eating, tending to children, talking with others in the car, reading maps and applying makeup also is problematic. A study funded by AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety found that using a hands-free cell phone and tuning a car radio are equally distracting. Anything that takes drivers' eyes and minds off the road or hands off the wheel is distracting, cautions the NHTSA.

Frequency of the distraction and multi-tasking further increased risk. Looking away from the road for two seconds or longer makes a driver's odds of being involved in a crash nearly twice as high, found a study released by by AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety and Virginia Tech.http://www.aaafoundation.org/pdf/RiskyDrivingReport.pdf

If these girls passed me on the freeway I be forced to grab may cell phone, call a buddy and try to take their picture while driving. Shit, I'd need to turn my radio down.

Clearly, anything that takes drivers' minds and hands off the wheel puts them and others at risk. A survey conducted by AAA Colorado last year showed that 51 percent of teens surveyed around the state admitted to sending or receiving text messages while driving, and 66 percent said they talked on their cell phones while driving. Thirty eight percent of the respondents acknowledged taking their eyes off the road when texting while driving. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association (RMIIA) partnered with AAA Colorado to support the survey planning and publicity. http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~394607.aspx

AAA and its partners hope the study will create more awareness of the need for new driver safety and education. Colorado law prohibits drivers of any age from operating cell phones while holding learners' permits.

“Aggressive driving” is defined as an incident in which an angry or impatient motorist or passenger intentionally injures or kills another motorist, motorcyclist, passenger, or pedestrian, or attempts to injure or kill another motorist, motorcyclist, passenger, or pedestrian, in response to a traffic dispute, altercation, or grievance. It is also considered “aggressive driving” when an angry or vengeful motorist intentionally drives his or her vehicle into a building or other structure or property.

When drivers overstep this line, they become socially and legally responsible. Drivers who allow themselves to be distracted by their multi-tasking activities are increasing the risk factor for themselves and imposing that dangerous limit on motorcyclist, and others–passengers, other drivers, pedestrians. This increased risk to which others are subjected is thus similar to other driver behavior that are considered aggressive and illegal: going through red lights, failing to yield, exceeding safe speed limits, reckless weaving, drinking and driving, driving.

Distracted driving and Aggressive driving, whatever the cause, is an issue for drivers of all ages. The bottom line is, pay attention when you're behind the wheel. Bikers' and Motorcyclists' Lives depend on it.

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I dislike getting cops involved. They've got enough shit on their plates.

–Garry Van Kirk
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” You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom.”~Clarence Darrow~

BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS ENDING–THE FINAL CHAPTER

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MYRTLE BEACH, DA BASTARDS, pass rally ordinances [… and Lid Law]– All 15 of Myrtle Beach’s proposed bike rally options have become law, though with some modifications.

At this morning’s city council workshop, rally proponents raised objections to some details and some entire proposals, like the one that requires riders to wear helmets and protective eyewear within city limits.

Of all the proposals designed to curtail the May motorcycle rallies that draw more than 300,000 to the Grand Strand each year, the helmet law is the least popular among rally supporters.

They say wearing a helmet is actually unsafe and that the city’s rule making noncompliance an infraction instead of a crime still supersedes state law.That ordinance didn’t face any changes before it passed 5-1, with Councilman Randal Wallace dissenting. He has never agreed with the helmet law.

The other ordinances passed 6-0, with Chuck Martino absent.

The city planned on limiting parking to one motorcycle per space, but after bikers made the case for multiple bikes in one spot to save parking spaces for other users, the council at this afternoon’s meeting voted to allow no more than two bikes per public space.Councilmembers also passed the 2 a.m. bar-closing law, which says any bar that wants to remain open after 2 a.m. must apply for an exemption and make its security, underage drinking and overpouring policies and procedures clear to the city.

But until this afternoon, the council had been planning to require all official security personnel to be licensed and bonded. Councilmembers removed the bonding requirement before passing the second and final draft of the ordinance.

The juvenile curfew will go into effect in 90 days, as will anti-loitering and public drinking rules and more. Other rules take effect immediately, like stricter noise standards and adding rallies and other unpermitted, unmanaged events to the city’s list of nuisances.

Lawyers representing some of the businesses that object to the ordinances attended both the workshop and meeting. Suzanne Coe of Greenville, an attorney for The Dog House and The Masters’ Club, spoke up several times during both gatherings to warn the city about legal challenges she sees coming.

In the end, though, the city council said it would face whatever legal challenges come up.

Speakers accused the council of discriminating against bikers, attorney Beth Marlow of Charleston, representing Harley-Davidson of Myrtle Beach and Festival Promotions, registered her objections to a variety of ordinances, including the one that allows the city to hold promoters of events that spill over into the city liable for the city’s expenses.

But she said after the meeting that she doesn’t anticipate filing any motions to try and stop the city from enforcing the new laws — yet.

–By Lorena Anderson

–from Rogue

BIKERNET/ROLLIN SIXERS CHRISTMAS T-SHIRT DRIVE FOR THE TROOPS–I can?t believe how grateful these guys and gals were last year to get just a t-shirt. Everybody listen up, Thanks to all who sent in stuff last year. You really made the day for the guys and gals over there and it showed what standup folks you really are. Like I said, times are tough for us, but it is a lot tougher for the troops overseas.

Nobody is shooting AK 47s at us everyday or trying to kill us with IED’s. So hey everyone, if you can help out again this year that would be great, and if you can?t, that?s cool too. Everyone at Rolling Sixes would like to say thanks and may God bless you with a better year then the last. So let’s see how many t-shirts we can get together and don’t forget we also need a little cash for shipping. Nobody would give us a break on shipping last year.

–Jerry
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BIKERNET READER FINISHES BOBBER–Here’s some pictures of my 88-inch Shovelhead bobber I built.It has S&S flywheels, rods, and pistons. S&S Super “B” with custom stainless steel ball air cleaner.Two-inch stainless steel exhaust with stainless and brass end caps/baffleshand made rear fender/struts/taillamp hand made oil tank, all brass grips, pegs , brake and clutch levers made my me.

Kicker pedal is aftermarkethand made license plate/oil filter bracket and hand made chain guard.I also made the seat pan and hand tooled the leather myself.I thought this would fit right in your webpage or magazine

–Tom Sawyer
Sawyer’s Motorcycle Shop
www.sawyersmotorcycleshop.com

EAGER ANTICIPATION AS RM AUCTIONS? ?AUTOMOBILES OF LONDON? EVENT DRAWS NEAR–Eager anticipation is building as 100 vintage motor cars are entered for RM Auctions? second annual ?Automobiles of London? auction event next month at Battersea Evolution, London, UK.

Some of the important highlights include: a stunning1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder; the ex-Park Lane Showroom 1997 McLaren F1; a concours-winning 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta; and an ultra-rare 1938 Horch 853 Special Roadster.

For further information, please contact RM Auctions? London Office at +44 (0) 20 7293 6336 or visit www.rmauctions.com.

HOUSTON-GALVASTON UPDATE–Thanks for your concern about HOU/GALV. looks like we might still have our LONE STAR RALLY halloween weekend. Come on out and I’ll buy ya a cold one.The area sure could use money!!! I live in galv. county so it’s my poor boy’s Sturgis. Keep up the GREAT work.

live to ride
–RON in TX

BRITTOWN GANG CHECKS IN–Hope everybody had a great summer! We’re busy designing some new posters, shirts, and goodies for Christmas and yes… editing some new movies for next spring! In the meantime, we wanted to let you all know that we’ve been busy posting pics and stories on our blog from the crazy trip we took through Europe this summer.

Dickies picked up the tab and we showed the films in 11 different countries over a two month span. If you get a chance, please head over and check it out at www.oneworldstudios.blogspot.com.

SMOKE OUT SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM COMING TO COTTONWOOD NEXT WEEK, BROTHER HEADING OUT–The HORSE Backstreet Choppers Smoke Out is the world?s largest Chopper Rally and will be held out West for the 3rd time October 3 and 4, 2006, on the Verde Valley Fairground in Cottonwood, AZ (20 minutes South of Sedona).

For more information check SmokeOutRally.com. See ya there.

–Edge

THE VIKING REPORTS ON HIS AMERICAN ADVENTURE–After having closer looks at my material I decided to send you some samples of my biker-days in So-Cal. It was fun meeting all these guys and girls, to go to secret places and to have the opportunity to shoot some bikes.

On this way also many thanks to Eric Ellis from Hot Bike. It had been a great time over there, ride safe, we’ll meet again, sure.

Cheers,
–Viking
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THERE YOU HAVE IT–Another Bikernet News section for September 25, 2008. This puppy is 103 pages long, like producing a magazine in a day. Good god, what the hell was I thinking.

Don’t forget to support the AMCA.

Later today or tomorrow morning, before I race to the airport, I’ll launch our first Mudflap Girl Bike install. We’re building the Mudflap Girl bike for a friend and you’ll see the touring FXR come together right here. Hopefully, Johnny Humble will post another Root Beer Bobber story next week.

Here’s a shot of Nyla’s Root Beer paint by Lucky Devil’s in Houston. They don’t have electricity but what a paint job.

Here’s what we also have in the hopper. I’m building a complete story on the new touring frame for 2009 Harley-Davidson with special images and comments from factory engineers who developed it. We have another very cool Bonneville success story from the mad performance scientist Kenny Lyons, plus a new Indian Dealer just opened in Southern California and we have the full report.

Several bike features including a feature on the new WCC bikes from Illusions will hit the ever-expanding pages of Bikernet, next week. Never a dull moment around here.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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