May 29, 2008 Part 1
By Bandit | | General Posts
Hey,
This will is a wild news. American Iron Horse was bought. You’ll see the story here. The LA Times featured a $120,000 MV Agusta F4CC, 1078cc, 6-speed model yesterday, but revealed that MV is in trouble based on Italian banking financial problems. They’re looking for a partner. You knew that Mid-USA filed Bankruptcy and other guys are having banner years. Oil prices have me baffled. And get this; Myrtle Beach wants to cancel all biker events.
We better hit the news quick:
Myrtle Beach officials: No more biker rallies–MYRTLE BEACH ? Furious and frustrated after the weekend shooting death of a 20-year-old Coastal Carolina University student, Myrtle Beach City Council members said Tuesday that they do not want motorcycle rallies in the city any more.
A group of local ministers and a bike-rally event promoter spoke to the council at a morning workshop Tuesday and implored the city to help them “do something” about the behavior they witnessed during the past weekend.Other groups have complained to city officials in previous years after the Atlantic Beach Bikefest biker rally and the Harley-Davidson spring rally.
“I experienced something … enough is enough,” the Rev. Tim McCray told the council on Tuesday. He said he and others had not slept for the past four days during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest, staying up to get a firsthand look at the parties that have for years concerned residents and prompted complaints. “They were up there partying, doing things they shouldn’t be doing.”
Grand Strand Connection is an umbrella group that is trying to help solve “issues that threaten the harmony of Myrtle Beach,” said McCray, the group’s founder.The group is bringing together local officials, clergy, hotel owners, restaurants and other groups that plan and hold events geared toward bikers to make the spring and fall bike rallies more organized.
McCray said he witnessed public sex acts and other behavior, not among the sport bikers who traditionally have come to the area during Memorial Day weekend, but among the 16- to 20-year-olds who arrive by the carload to party during weekend rally.
“We know the NAACP has you locked down,” McCray told the council. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has sued the city and area businesses for what it has called racist behavior during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest, which is visited predominantly by African Americans and happens around Memorial Day weekend.
Others argue that those who come to the Atlantic Beach Bikefest ? whatever their race ?don’t behave properly, don’t respect the city and its residents and cause more trouble than they are worth financially.
The NAACP has monitored the Bikefest and the Harley-Davidson spring rally to make sure people are treated fairly at both events.
Myrtle Beach Councilman Mike Chestnut, who appeared visibly upset by the weekend shooting of CCU student Corey Brooks, asked McCray and the others what they expect the city to do to make bike rallies more successful.
“Why should we invest in this event when we don’t in any other?” Chestnut asked. “Let me tell you what’s going to happen. The City Council is going to shut it down. We’re not going to have a 20-year-old shot because someone is too cheap to pay for a $20 parking space.”
Police have not confirmed a motive in the shooting.Hakim Harrell, an event promoter, said he understands the city’s concern, but hopes more organized activities scattered throughout the city would draw people away from Ocean Boulevard.
“We don’t care which rally it is, we’d just as soon stop them,” Mayor John Rhodes told the group.
“We don’t need them,” Rhodes said. “We can fill all the hotel rooms without bike weeks.”
? The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News
–from Rogue
Bad Ass Brass Balls Bobbers In Bikernet Studio–
The 411 on the Military Bike Build-Off
Darwin Motorcycles, Builder of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, came away with a win at the Military Bike Build-Off in Branson, Missouri held May 15-18, 2008. Dar talks about the components on the build and what makes a Brass Balls Bobbers really a Bad Ass Bike.
Brass Balls Bobbers competed with Scorpion Choppers, South Side Kustoms and Coyotes Customs in this tightly contested event.
Dar Holdsworth, President of Darwin Motorcycles, talks about the military motorcycle build. He built a raw, punch-you-in-the-mouth bobber sled.
George Emmons Najar of Horsepower Marketing producing.
AMERICAN IRON HORSE PURCHASE–Scott Meyers completes American IronHorse deal: “I want us to be the best, not the biggest”
The troubled Fort Worth, Texas, custom motorcycle manufacturer American ! IronHorse has been bought out from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by Scott Meyers, an American IronHorse dealer with custom shops in Montana and Minnesota.
Meyers is a former senior defense industry executive with an impeccable business career record and all the corporate credentials needed to indicate that he has the experience necessary to successfully rescue the business.
However, he is also a lifelong rider who hails from a family that has ridden since the 1920’s, and he became a custom shop owner five years ago with American IronHorse and Arlen Ness franchises.
With two dealerships, Rocky Mountain Choppers at Bozeman, Mt., and BlackWater Choppers of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Mn., Meyers comes at the acquisition from the position of being a dealer who is both committed to the brand, and has an insider’s experience of the difficulties the company encountered.
Within hours of his deal being approved by the bankruptcy court, Meyers gave AMD an exclusive interview that will be published in full in the July edition! . Meyers said: “American IronHorse swamped the market with bikes in 2005 and when inventory started to stick they agreed to pay for the flooring. In my view this is what ultimately caused the bankruptcy”.
Meyers says his aims are simple: “I want to create a sustainable, profitable business; I want to make the transition into it being so as quickly as possible, and as easy as possible for the firm’s dealer network. We are fully committed to supporting the American IronHorse brand in every way possible”.
“We will slim down the dealer network,” Meyers went on to say. “Those dealers who wish to stay with us will be asked to agree new dealer contracts, but the level of commitment we have to ensuring that their business dealings with American IronHorse are profitable is absolute”.
Meyers says that his dealerships spent a six-figure sum on flooring finance interest in 2006 alone, “so we fully understand the position that American IronHorse dealers have been in! . We are fully committed to establishing American IronHorse as the pre mium brand in manufacturing highly profitable custom motorcycles. My aim is that American IronHorse should be the best, not the biggest”.
Meyers cites the cycle of Harley’s own experience, with authorized Harley dealers seeing their businesses move from wait lists to discounts on MRSP’s in less than a decade. “We need to return exclusivity to the American IronHorse experience, and we can’t achieve this without supporting the profit objectives of our loyal dealers”.
Meyers has said that he is making ‘Good Faith’ offers to dealers in respect of warranties and finance. “We have agreed terms with Textron for them to continue to offer flooring programs to American IronHorse dealers. While dealers themselves, rather than the company, will have to pay for that finance, our manufacturing policies will ensure that inventory can be financed profitably and moved quickly”.
“In terms of standing behind the motorcycles built since the company started, we are going to ! honor warranties on all unsold bikes, and provide factory warranties for all bikes already on the road that have not yet had warranty claims”.
At this time the plan is for the existing management team to continue. Meyers went on to tell AMD that “the transition to our ownership will have been completed by the end of May and we will be in a position to make substantial capital available immediately to enable the business to re-start trading activities as soon as possible”.
NEW CHROME TRANSMISSION OIL DIPSTICK FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON—A Functional Accessory with the Bar & Shield LogoMILWAUKEE (May 29, 2008) ? This new Chrome Transmission Oil Dipstick ($21.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is a decorative and functional accessory designed for easy removal by hand, eliminating the need for a wrench. Its hexagon-shaped cap is chrome plated and features an embossed Bar & Shield logo. Chrome Transmission Oil Dipstick P/N 37103-08 fits 1987-1999 Evolution 1340-equipped models and most 1999-2006 Touring, 2000-2006 Softail and 1999-2005 Dyna models; P/N 66532-07 fits 2007-later Softail and Touring models. For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
FROM THE BIKERNET PET RESCUE MISSION–Hey , Bandit what do you call a dog with no legs ?……. It doesn’t matter he ain’t coming !!!
–RON in TX.
JOKER MACHINE H-D Sensor Type Throttle Tube For Rubber Grips– Introducing our Billet Throttle Tube For (’08) Harley Davidsons with Sensor Type (non-cable operated) throttle grips!
Tube Features are:
Fully CNC machined billet construction with precision diamond knurl pattern to insure no-slip grip performance.
Our special “HARD BLACK” Anodized finish for exceptional smooth action and wear durability over plastic units.
Works super smooth due to the precise bore finish………works especially well with a light coating of lithium grease.
Allows Installation of virtually any rubber style hand grip (Joker Radial we recommend – p.n. 03-61) in minutes………simply remove the (2) screws from the stock H/D throttle housing, slide the old grip tube off, then slide our tube onto the gear found on the sensor unit!
03-88 H-D Sensor Type Throttle Tube For Rubber Grips $49.95
Radial Rubber Grips / Trim Caps
Introducing our Billet Throttle Tube For (’08) Harley Davidsons with Sensor Type (non-cable operated) throttle grips!
Tube Features are:
Fully CNC machined billet construction with precision diamond knurl pattern to insure no-slip grip performance.
Our special “HARD BLACK” Anodized finish for exceptional smooth action and wear durability over plastic units.
Works super smooth due to the precise bore finish………works especially well with a light coating of lithium grease.
Allows Installation of virtually any rubber style hand grip (Joker Radial we recommend – p.n. 03-61) in minutes………simply remove the (2) screws from the stock H/D throttle housing, slide the old grip tube off, then slide our tube onto the gear found on the sensor unit!
03-61BLK Black Radial Rubber Grips (Pair) $22.95
03-61R Red Radial Rubber Grips (Pair) $22.95
03-61W White Radial Rubber Grips (Pair) $22.95
03-62 Trim Cap for Joker Radial Rubber Grips, Raw (Pair) $9.95
–Kendall Rawson
Joker Machine
4668 Mission Blvd.
Montclair, CA 91773
EASYRIDER READER LOOKING FOR VHS– I talked to Kit at Easy Rider and he referred me to you. In 2000, a VHS tape was made of:Easyriders’ Top Fuel World Championship. ADBA (America Drag Bike Association)ran Top Fuel Bikes in Australia for the World Championship and Bill Furr from the USA was the winner.
I bought a copy of the tape (which was excellent) from ADBA. They had gone out of business,since then and I would like to purchase another tape as a spare because my husband & I like to watch it so much, I’m afraid it may wear out & it will break! We can’t copy it because of the copyright.
Kit said you may have an idea on where I could find the tape? I looked on the Internet but couldfind anything. Do you have any ideas? Enclosed is an attachment of the VHS tape.
Please send me any ideas:
Darlene Briner
jb1320@earthlink.net
SPECTRO OILS APPOINTS NEW EXPORT MANAGER–Spectro Oils promotes Ken Ciocci to Export Manager.
Brookfield, CT? Spectro Oils of America has promoted long time employee, Ken Ciocci, to the position of Export Manager of Intercontinental Lubrications Corporation.
?I am energized by Ken and have been over the years. Ken has worked in many capacities over the years at Spectro. He has continually driven success for the company, we expect that to continue in his new role as Export Manager? explained Spectro President, Dave Miller.
In 1981, Ken Ciocci started out in the sales department at Spectro and spent a great deal of time running NERTA and GNCC events. He left the company from 1988 to 1994 to pursue a private venture. Returning to Spectro Oils in 1994 as the National Sales Manager, Ken has been going full steam ahead ever since. Ken?s promotion to Export Manager of Intercontinental Lubrications Cooperation is a result of his considerable knowledge of motorcycling, deep sales experience, and strong record with Spectro Oils.
Spectro brands are manufactured and marketed by Intercontinental Lubricants Corp. of Brookfield, CT, ILC, one of the world?s foremost manufacturers and packagers of quality lubricants.
For more information on Spectro Oils, please visit: www.spectro-oils.com
BONNEVILLE RECORD BREAKER LOOKING FOR WOMAN RIDER–As you know, using a women rider to set the records generates a lot of publicity. The last two years I have worked with Kimberly, and she has set five records now. I met Kimberly in December 2005, and she had never operated a motorcycle. By August 2006 she was setting two records in front of National Geographic TV film cameras and in 2007, she was filmed for NBC Jeep World Of Adventure Sports while setting three Land Speed Records. Kimberly still does not have the experience to handle a bike with high horsepower. For SpeedWeek 2008, I do not need a rider with a lot of experience, as the two bikes we have entered do not have a lot of hp. I would like to find an additional women rider, who would be interested in setting records and then accept the challenge of racing for the title of Women’s Fastest Motorcycle Rider. The new rules require that the rider have a m/c endorsement on their driver license.
We could build my GoldWing powered Streamliner for record attempts at 206, 211,213 and 232 mph records that I currently hold with my Streamliner. This would give the lady a chance to gain entry into the famed 200 MPH Club and a chance at the top ladies record of 229 mph set by Marsha Holly in the Don Vesco Streamliner. For some additional records we can install the sidecar on to the Streamliner, as this may be the best way to get the lady rider dialed in to the operation of a Streamliner.
–Kenny Lyon
kenylyon@hotmail.com
www.projectgoldwing.org
www.goldwingracingproject.info
310 637 6094
BIKERNET CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE DEAL OF THE WEEK– Well El Loco is for sale! Previously I sold it to a good friend and now he is willing to part with it for 16K. An article on El Loco can be found in the Bikernet archives, search El Loco on the home page Google thing. Anyone really interested should contact me at www.lonestarchoppers.com
–Larry
NEW MOTORCYCLE SOCIAL NETWORK FROM CYCLEWORLD–Hi, looking to hear from other motorcycle lovers who could give me advice in growing our new Motor Cycle Social Networking site.Can I ask you to link to the site and then get your comments and ideas?
Just go to the site, sign up for free and then “kick the tires”.Be a part of a group of Founding Members.www.cycleworldnetwork.com
We’re growing thanks to the buzz…www.cycleworldnetwork.com
–Jesse
cyclelover1@gmail.com
BIKERNET CIVIL SERVICE SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT–More ?At the Pump Woes?–The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents in which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling operations.
In the first case, the phone was placed on the car?s trunk lid during fueling; it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the gasoline pump.
In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to their face when fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car.
And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the thigh and groin as fumes ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket, rang while they were fueling their car.
You should know that:
Mobile Phones can ignite fuel or fumes.
Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they ring release enough energy to provide a spark for ignition.Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations, or when fueling lawn mowers, boat!, Etc.Mobile phones should not be used, or should be turned off, around other materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or dust, (i.e. solvents, chemicals, gases, grain dust, etc.)
Four Rules for Safe Refueling :
Turn off engine2) Don?t smoke.
Don?t use your cell phone – leave it inside the vehicle or turn it off.
Don?t re-enter your vehicle during fueling.
Don?t ever use cell phones when pumping gas.
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CA Publishes Smog Cert. Policy
By Bandit | | General Posts
Diamond Bar, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2005) – The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has published its policy for Smog Check certification of specially constructed vehicles (See attached). Publication was prompted by discussions with SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and officials with the state Attorney General's office. For the past year, SEMA had been working with appropriate agencies to dispel rumors and misunderstandings regarding California's vehicle registration and titling process so that specially constructed vehicles, including street rods, kit cars and replicas, can become properly registered, titled and emissions certified in the state. Under the BAR policy, the emissions controls of specially constructed vehicles are determined by one of two separate processes; (1) based on what the vehicle body or engine most resembles, or (2) model year or configuration of the engine installed.
In the first case, under the provisions of the Specially Constructed Vehicle Emission Control Program (commonly known as CA Senate Bill 100), a smog test referee compares the vehicle to those of the era that the vehicle most closely resembles to determine its model year. The vehicle's owner can then choose whether the inspector will certify the vehicle per the year of the body or the engine. If there is no close resemblance, the vehicle is classified as a 1960 model year. The Senate Bill 100 registration program is limited, however, to the first 500 applications for registrations of specially constructed vehicles submitted to DMV per year that meet the criteria. DMV doesn't categorize the vehicles into SB100 or not; the applicant does that.
In the second case, for specially constructed vehicles without a Senate Bill 100 sequence number, the only emissions controls required are those used when the engine was originally manufactured. For example, a Cobra kit-car using a 1968 351C Ford V8 would require all emissions equipment originally required for that model year engine. A dune buggy upgraded with a '91 L79 TPI GM V8 would require all emissions equipment used on that engine. More generally, if a configuration precedes 1966, no exhaust emissions controls would be required. If the configuration precedes 1961, no PCV system would be required. If a range of model years applies to any particular engine configuration, vehicle owners will have the option to select the model year of emissions controls to be used. Further, according to the BAR, new and rebuilt “crate” engines fall into this “range of model years” category. As an example in this category, the use of a Chevrolet 5.7L ZZ4 V8 engine in a replica of a '32 Ford roadster would require emissions equipment used found on the first 5.7L engines used in '67. Finally, and in some instances, vehicle owners may be required to provide engine information to aid in the identification and inspection process.
Currently, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registers “Specially Constructed Vehicles,” which are by definition built for private use, from a kit or some combination of new and used parts. The DMV does not assign a model year to these cars. Rather, the vehicle is assigned the year in which the application for registration is submitted to DMV. A “Specially Constructed Vehicle” application submitted to DMV today would not have a model year, but would have 2005 assigned as an asterisk year [*YR 2005]. However, this designation does not relate to the emission control requirements for the vehicle. The DMV's website has a detailed explanation of the process for registering “Specially Constructed Vehicles” (
“For too long, misunderstanding of California's complex vehicle registration laws has created confusion among state hobbyists,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “Certain hobbyist vehicles, including those that could be classified as specially constructed, may be erroneously titled or registered. Consequently, owners may have paid reduced registration fees and avoided emissions testing requirements. BAR's documented policy for specially constructed vehicles should help clear the way for the many owners who fail to receive one of the 500 yearly Senate Bill 100 sequence numbers to properly title, register and smog check these vehicles.”
SEMA has also been actively pursuing a solution that provides these vehicle owners a reasonable period of time to voluntarily retitle their vehicles and pay appropriate fees. The California Legislature will consider legislation to provide amnesty from prosecution to vehicle owners who have mistitled or misvalued their vehicles. This bill will likely be considered in the 2006 legislative session. In the meantime, SEMA has vowed to work with all relevant parties to consider alternative approaches to protect vehicle owners who voluntarily reregister their vehicles, pay appropriate fees and fulfill BAR emissions requirements.
Founded in 1963, SEMA represents the $32 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,466 member companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for automakers and the specialty auto products industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765-0910: call 909/396-0289; or visit
May 29, 2008 Part 5
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No.727K – Use on all Big Twin, Sportsters and Buells.Note: Install JIMS?
Compression Release Valves with JIMS Installation Tool No.1169 for TwinCam, or use JIMS Tapping Tool No.1169-1 for all other engines.
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–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com
EDITOR RETURNS TO BIKERNET–Hey, I’m back. Pulled in a couple of hours ago. Was nice not dicking on a computer for a few days, and nicer oggling the hard bellies on the beach.
As expected, I rode through some light rain on the way out Saturday. It stayed with me from about 40 miles east of Raleigh until I hit the first bridge at the Alligator River. Then the sun popped out and I started peeling off rain gear and leather.
I still can’t get used to dropping $15 to fill up the tank when it used to cost $5 not long ago. Reckon those days are gone forever.
–Bruce
BIG COCK, THE BAND ROCKS THIS WEEKEND IN PHOENIX–I hope to see you all at The Blooze Bar this Saturday ? THIS SATURDAY JUNE 31st! I?ll be playing drums with RHINO BUCKET.
Blooze Bar is on the South West corner of 32nd Street and Cactus in North Phoenix, right off the 51 Freeway and Cactus.Admission is only $5 and Rhino Bucket rocks!
Any of you who don?t know about Rhino Bucket go to www.myspace.com/rhinobucketmusic So please come on out this Saturday, Drink some $1.75 beers and have some good times rockin? with the ?Bucket. FYI, Big C*ck had the Number ONE ? yep the top player on YouTube this month with over 600,000 views in 24 hours??check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAR5JBS3lQQ How cool is that? Chances are you?ll also see a few of my BC Band mates at Blooze on Saturday to see the show. We?re in pre-production of the next Big C*ck record?.What do you think we should call this one? Rock Hard, Rock OFTEN! A ROAD KING FOR UNDER $10,000.00?? — 1997 HARLEY ROAD KING! SUPER CLEAN & READY TO RIDE ANYWHERE! ONLY $ 9 ,995.00 MARIE RED’S BIRTHDAY PARTY–The May Big Birthday Party at Marie Red’s is Friday May 30th 7:00pm until when ever? We would like everyone to come celebrate May birthdays with us! Andy will be cooking something great again so don’t be late. We definitely won’t be short on food but when it?s gone it?s gone. We will also have birthday gifts for everyone who has a birthday in May!!! So Bring your Proof! (ID-DL) there will also be a chance at prizes for everyone else too. You just never know what else we will come up with, so you really don’t want to miss it! When: Friday May 30th Starting 7:00pm until? When ever. — Tina Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard to Welcome Guests at 4th Annual Kids & Chrome Event–RAPID CITY, SD — The 4th Annual Kids & Chrome event Wednesday, August 6th, at the Spearfish Holiday Inn, will begin with a welcome by South Dakota Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard. While the Lieutenant Governor may not make his entrance on a motorcycle, he?s certainly no stranger to the event?s important cause. As executive director of the Children?s Home Society, he is particularly familiar with the community?s outstanding commitment to the ?Kids? of Kids & Chrome. ?I?m really looking forward to this year?s Kids & Chrome event,? said Lt. Gov. Daugaard. ?We are so appreciative of the tremendous support from everyone involved with Kids & Chrome. I?m looking forward to welcoming guests from around the world and thanking them for their support, which will make a difference in the lives of children for generations to come.? Lt. Gov. Daugaard will be joined on stage by Performance Machine?s Ted Sands, the event emcee, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial Superintendent Gerard Baker, who will give the invocation. Each year, Kids & Chrome unites motorcycle enthusiasts, industry leaders, celebrities, custom bike builders, civic leaders, and community members for an evening of festivities that benefit two important organizations. Guests socialize, bid on silent and live auction items, enjoy a gourmet meal, and best of all, provide critical funding for Children?s Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. Children?s Home Society provides a therapeutic home and school for children with emotional and behavioral issues. The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, the event?s ?Chrome? beneficiary, preserves the history of motorcycling and honors the men and women who have advanced the sport and lifestyle. For event or ticket information, contact Stacey Sharp, Kids & Chrome Event Coordinator, at Stacey@thesharagency.com or phone 605/341-5226. Tickets can also be ordered on-line at www.kidsandchrome.com. For sponsorship or auction donation information, contact Darla Crown, Children?s Home Society, at darla.crown@chssd.org, or phone 605/391-5555. Kids & Chrome is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. WIRE PLUS INTRODUCES THEIR NEW “SHIELD WIRING SYSTEM– Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their ?08 Shield wiring system. Wire Plus offers a wide variety of self-diagnostic wiring systems to fit all stock or custom American V-Twin applications. This new system provides a ?shield? shaped chrome billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch. Additional features include: Power modules are waterproof and feature Solid State breakers (that never need to be replaced), diagnostic LED?s, a replaceable start relay and compact pre-assembled harness for ease of installation. This power control module has 3-15 amp breakers, a replaceable start relay and diagnostic LED?s that can be viewed through holes in the face of the housing. 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 unit shuts off just the head light (not taillight) to put less of a strain on the voltage system when starting. Designed to be used with Wire Plus? top motor mounts (WP139 and WP140); the Shield wiring system is also available in automotive start. Wire Plus offers a variety ?theme type? billet housing styles available to choose from in either black anodized or luxurious chrome finishes. This new unit can be purchased 3 different ways: WP215: Chrome Motor Mounted system with pre-assembled harness for stock style handlebar controls. Includes auto-cancel/lighting control module to run rear turns as running lights, brake lights and turn signals. WP216: Chrome Motor Mounted system with pre-assembled chopper style harness for minimal system switches. Can be used with or without turn signals.WP217: Chrome Motor Mounted system with Automotive start switch and pre-assembled chopper style harness for minimal system switches. Can be used with or without turn signals. *3 above-mentioned models also available in black anodized. Reliability?Ease of Installation?and Quality all in One?Wire Plus! For those interested in obtaining more information on Wire Plus, you can reach them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com. SPECTRO OILS COMES TO BIKERNET–When we say ?Cruiser? we?re talking about a V-twin. Yours could be a stock Harley, a big Yamaha, or a one-off custom. It could be clean and simple or fully-decked. It could be old school or radical. No matter – it?s meant to look good, ride great, sound strong, and rule the road!And no matter which it is, Spectro has the right products ? a complete line of Heavy Duty products engineered to deliver optimum performance and protection for Harley-Davidson and other American V-twin engines. a full line of lubricants for V-twin metric cruisers meeting or exceeding JASO MA and all known OEM requirements. Either way, we?ve got you covered! Bikernet, Bikernet Metric and our esteemed Rogue are scheduled to test and use Spectro products in up coming techs and bike builds. Watch for everything from simple oil changes to front end rebuilds and brake installs.–Wrench 2008-05-27 – BMW K1200GT ConversionPerfect Touring–The BMW K1200GT conversion from Motorcycle Accessory Hornig GmbH was presented for the first time at the BMW Motorcycle Mountain Days in Kaprun, Austria and the visitors loved it. The BMW deluxe Tourer is already a very good motorbike but Hornig tried to design it unique and to improve its touring and comfort qualities as well as individualizing it for the driver. BIKERNET IN SEARCH OF BIG NORTON TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH–I just received a report on the Bonne Belle being assembled in Richmond at Departure Bike Works. They’re rebuilding the 1940 45 flathead engine with a K-model top end for performance. We attempted, with the help of S&S, to build a separate 5-speed Sportster transmission to replace the existing 3-speed stock unit, but it wouldn’t fit. “We tried everyway but Sunday,” Lee Clemens, the boss of Departure, said, “but she wouldn’t go.” We’re onto plan B and Lee suggested a tough classic Norton transmission. If you can help contact me, Bandit@bikernet.com or Lee Clemens at Departure (see banner below). So there’s the news for this week and we’re scrambling with some heated projects. Some are still top secret, but I’m itchin’ to release the news. In the meantime hang on for Sturgis Bikernet Brouhaha event news. We now have Custom Chrome, Spectro Oils and Dupont Hot Hues as sponsors. We have a number of features headed your way from the Branson’s Military Build-off winner, Brass Balls Bobber, which will be posted this weekend to Scott Long’s Chopper Challenge scooter and South Side’s Red Cross Softail plus a Triumph bobber from Two Wheelers in Denver. More Girls of Bikernet are headed our way from Arizona and overseas, plus I need to launch a chapter of World Run in the Cantina. Damn, there’s more. I’m still working with the Indian Crew to bring you a feature on their new plant on Devil’s mountain in NC. But just when you think there’s peace for Indians, another tribe scrambles the mix. We interviewed John White from Crazy Horse Engineering in the north west. He bought all the leftover Power Plus Engines and the rights to build them when the Gilroy Indian shut down. He’s now refined them and is supplying them to the public, but that’s not all. He’s poised to build another line of Indians and buy up the whole tamale if it ever comes available. I’ll bring you a complete report on his engines in the next couple of weeks. Dar at Brass Balls builds bikes with the new V-Plus 100-inch engines, and we may start building our mudflap girl bike using one of these engines and a Brass Balls frame in the very near future. Hang on for more reports. I also need to write another chapter of Badlands, stories captivating the life and times of hardened criminals, like Rogue. He’s next on the list and I’m honored to write his story. In the meantime it’s time to ride. Ride Forever, –Bandit 
Where: Marie Reds 3007 E. Abram St Arlington TX 76010
May 22, 2008
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KICK ASPHALT WITH BANDIT IN BIKERNET STUDIO
Bandit and the Pope of Pipe, Dave Rash, talks performance, power and the nicest torque curve this side of JayLo in Bikernet Studio.
We all have the need for speed and D&D?s Bandit Kit delivers more horsepower, better throttle response and gobs of torque? just what the doctor ordered. Bandit did a deal with ?The Pope of Pipe? for all of the Bikernet members and got them a 15% off promotion. Listen to Bikernet Radio now!
D&D?s New Bandit Kit will push you way-back on your seat. It just makes that much power. Bandit got 20 more ponies when he installed it on his Harley-Davidson fuel injected bagger.
How hard was it to make this gain in performance? It was easy; but don?t take our word for it, Bandit documented it.
Bandit Improve His Performance By 20HP!
Bandit took the challenge and hooked the kit up to his black bagger. Results? More power and more torque. Read his tech tip and see if your fuel injected Harley could benefit for it. Click it here for the Bandit?s D&D tech tip.
CUSTOM LEATHER SPECIALIST NOW OFFERS HANDMADE TOOL BAGS– NEW IPSWICH, N.H.?May 21, 2008?Duane Ballard Custom Leather today announced the release of its new line of handmade tool bags. Specially crafted to retain their shape, these custom bags come in a variety of dimensions and will be available for special order immediately.
Originally known for producing some of the finest handcrafted leather motorcycle seats, Duane Ballard Custom Leather has expanded its design repertoire to include handmade tool bags. Crafted out of 100% Grade A cowhide, these toolbags also feature leather-covered endcaps to ensure the bag never loses its shape no matter what is stored inside. The toolbags are available in several sizes to accommodate anything from tools to iPods and rain jackets.
?These bags are extremely functional, but they?re also fully customizable,? said Duane Ballard, the owner and craftsman of Duane Ballard Leather. ?Everything I do is one-off work, so the bags can be tooled with almost any design according to a customer?s specifications.?
Ballard has over 10 years experience in leather crafting and hand sews, dyes, laces and tools each product himself. The leather toolbags start at $400 and can be ordered by calling (603) 781-7505. Duane Ballard’s work has graced some of the most eye-popping motorcycles built in the last few years. His saddles have appeared on bikes featured in Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build-Off” series, and have won “Best Upholstery” at shows across the country. Every saddle and toolbag is completely custom, each detail of the design a result of close collaboration with the client. For more information on Duane Ballard and Duane Ballard Custom Leather, please visit www.dbcustomleather.com.
Just looked at that russian bike on the site, and maybe I’m way off here. I read that it had a headlamp off a sportster. I no engineer, but it very closely resembles a VROD headlamp. Am I Whacked?
–Joel
PINSTRIPING LEGEND GOES PUBLIC–Mark your calendars & forward this to all your friends! Alan Johnson willonly be striping 5 shows this season! His book “How to Pinstripe,” his lineof Mack brushes and limited edition prints will be available on-linehttp://www.alanjohnsongrafix.com/ and at the following shows:
May 25, 2008 – 9 am to 4 pm (Memorial Day)
Hackettstown Rotary Club’s 14th Annual Memorial
Motor Madness Car Show
Masterfoods USA, 800 High St. (Route 517),
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ
Proceeds will benefit area charities, including the Joan Knechel CancerCenter at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center.Information: 908-850-6830, http://hackettstownrotary.org.
BIKERNET BUELL BLAST REPORT REVIEW–By any chance to you know the gal that wrote the article: Buell Blast For The Harley Hesitant My Solution For Intimidation. By Nyla Olsen.
I would really like to thank her for writing this. Last summer at the age of 56, I finally took the H-D Riders Edge Classes and passed (much to my amazement) in 90 degree heat. Hubby being a nice guy insisted on buying me an ’07 1200L Sportster. The power of the Sportster reminds me of trying ride a wild mustang compared to the Buell Blast I learned on.
Her article really hit the nail on the head for me. I am glad to know I’m not the only one that feels this way about all that power.
If you can let her know ……I really appreciated her taking the time to write about her experience.
–Shirlee
FATHER’S DAY REMINDER FROM SCOTT JACOBS–It?s about time to start thinking about what to get dad for Father?s Day. Something special from the studio might be just the thing to make dad?s day.
There are only two images in Scott?s portfolio of works which were produced in a smaller size: Shaken not Stirred and After the Ride and since Shaken was the Mother?s Day special we thought it only fitting to have After the Ride, (one of Scott best selling and most sought after works), designated as the Father?s Day Special.
This is also the first work Scott painted which did not include a motorcycle as subject and was the catalyst for the entire LIFESTYLE SERIES of images.
Here?s the deal?.After the Ride normally sells in this size (26? x 19? overall) for $750 framed but just for this coming Father?s Day it can be acquired for $495 with custom frame. Also Scott will add a second signature and personalization for dad on the back of the frame. (framed version is attached to this email) Regards, Ron 303-431-4453
–Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453
www.scottjacobsstudio.com
BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK– A cynic is not merely one who reads bitter lessons from the past; he is the one who is prematurely disappointed in the future.–Sydney J. Harris
–From Rev CarlR
LOUIS VITTON BOBBER BOBBER BUILT IN CHINA–To whom it may concern,My newly built bobber just touches the ground.
–Leslie Geng
ROGER GOLDAMMER SPEAKS OUT–It is not my choice to write this at all, but I feel the need to do it? personal things should be kept personal, but when it isn?t and the information is very false..,I think people should have the opportunity to find out the truth.
Letters were sent to many people businesses and blogs, by ?people? representing Brenda Fox, in particular a person with a tag of WebMama, going by the name ?Hope,? which is not her real name. I called her place of work and they have no knowledge of her. This person refuses to discuss this matter, as is Brenda and is very unaware of the facts herself, yet is compelled to send out false info to people she does not know at all, people I work with, many of you friends.
Those of you who know me know who and what I am all about. The truth is that I have done everything in MY power to help Brenda for a very long time now, longer than the ten months ago, when I found out about her condition.
Brenda is a wonderful person, and she is up against a lot. I encourage you all to help her in any way you can, as I will continue to, but I offer and encourage any and all of you to feel free to call or e-mail me to discuss this further if you are interested in the truth? 250 764-8002
I am sorry to have to bring this up at all, I have tried to be a certain type of person my whole life, but when anyone starts to preach otherwise, I get more than offended.
Thanks for your time,
–Roger Goldammer
KING REPORT– Hey,Just returned from the shop, and they got me in and out in about half an hour. The male end of the check valve assembly had a couple of small wear/corrosion spots on it that caused the misalignment and subsequent failure. Replaced under warranty.
Something to watch out for: One of the techs told me that pranksters are sometimes messing with the QC fuel line assembly on the FI bikes. Easy to do by just pushing up on the chrome sleeve and pulling down on the valve/hose assembly.
To seat the valve, push up on the sleeve, up on the valve (you’ll hear it click into position) and release the sleeve.
–Bruce
AMD OFFICIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CUSTOM BIKE BUILDING–Heading into its 5th anniversary year, 2008 sees the AMD Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building once again bringing together an outstanding collection of the year?s best engineered custom bikes from around the world. With entries literally spanning the globe, the event showcases some of the outstanding talent, design, ability, craftsmanship and engineering excellence that the custom motorcycle industry boasts.
Started in 2004, the inaugural World Championship was staged at Custom Chrome?s Morgan Hill, CA, headquarters dealer show. After a stint in Las Vegas in 2005, the World Championship moved to Sturgis in 2006, with a permanent move to its current Champions Park facility last year.
Located between Lazelle and 3rd Street, the World Championship venue, named Champions Hall, is an impressive 25,000 sq ft structure right in the heart of the action in downtown Sturgis. Conveniently located, Champions Hall provides visitors the opportunity to see the best engineered bikes the world?s builders have to offer, including many international bikes that will only ever be seen here in the United States for the four days of the Championship. Most builders will be on-site to answer any questions and chat at length about their ideas, inspiration and motivation behind their living, running, riding works of art.
With 4 classes of motorcycles being judged, the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building has something to offer every visitor to Champions Hall. Each class brings its own unique twist on the motorcycle industry and is the basis on which each bike is judged.
The Freestyle Class is just that, free of constraints and directive. It is, in effect, an anything goes, no holds barred collection of custom motorcycles. Any type, style, engine configuration, color, graphic or design can be entered in the Freestyle Class. The WORLD CHAMPION is chosen from this class of entries and it is here that the builders really must bring their ?A? game in order to not just win but to even place high in the order of bikes entered. It?s the cream of the crop, the best of the best, all entered into Freestyle.
The Modified Harley-Davidson Class harkens back to the days when customizers did their own work, without the benefit of aftermarket frames and engines. To be considered for the category, the motorcycle must have and be based on an original equipment Harley-Davison engine and frame. Any amount of modification is allowed but the motorcycle had to begin life as a Harley.
The Production Class sees the many production manufacturers from around the world enter their creations for not only judging against their peers but also for you to be able to shop and see the latest each company has to offer the general public. It also offers the manufacturers the opportunity to showcase the next generation of production bikes you may see on the dealer floors. The Production Class has seen entries from well known brands such as Big Dog Motorcycles, Big Bear Choppers, Swift Motorcycle Co. and Confederate Motorcycle Co. just to name a few.
Last but certainly not least, the Metric Class brings some of the innovators in using metric based parts and components to Sturgis and Champions Hall. With metric cruisers growing in popularity, this class represents the extremes that can be achieved using metric componetry. Past winners and entrants have included Jesse Rooke, Roger Goldammer and Scott Britt.
Judging at the AMD Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building is based not on a certain set of criteria but is formed on the basis of peer group review. Each builder entered into the World Championship judges the bikes of the other competitors and the votes are tallied at the end of the event. The best person to judge another bike is a builder. The competitor with the most total points wins and becomes- ?Official World Champion Custom Bike Builder? for the year.
Unique to the Championship for 2008 will be the inclusion of some very special custom motorcycles, all produced in conjunction with S&S Cycle as a part of that company?s 50th anniversary celebration held this summer. Some of the best known and most famous builders in the world have come together to produce one-of-a-kind bikes using different S&S powerplants, each holding a unique serial number from 1958 to 2007 as a tribute to the 50 years of S&S.
Visitors to Champions Hall can also visit the displays of the forward-thinking Official World Championship Partners, each of whom are committed to supporting and growing the custom motorcycle market and rewarding those whose creativity and design stand out above their builder peers. These partners include Kustomwerks, Helmet City Inc, Hot Bike Magazine, S&S Cycle, Dragonfly Roadhouse, BDL, Big Dog Motorcycles, Custom Chrome, Baker Drivetrain, Rivera Primo, Ultima, J&P Cycles, Kibblewhite, and Avon Tyres.
Champions Hall, home of the Official World Championship, is open 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 2 August through Wednesday 6 August. The new World Champion will be crowned at the exciting awards ceremonies on Wednesday at 3:00 pm.
For more information on the truly international Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building held during the 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally visit www.AMDChampionship.com
LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST UPDATE–It’s starting to get busy around the Las Vegas BikeFest offices. We are working on some great new activities including brand new poker run routes, world record attempt, concerts and more. As we finalize activities, the Schedule of Events will be updated on our website with more details so be sure to keep checking.
Las Vegas BikeFest is only 5 months away and the way time flies around here, before you know it, you’ll be heading to Vegas for the time of your life.
Have you checked out Harley-Davidson’s “Fear Sucks” ad campaign? We agree with them. Don’t let the media’s doom and gloom keep you off your bike and away from the rallies. Come on out to Las Vegas BikeFest – enjoy the ride, enjoy the party. “Screw It – Let’s Ride!”.
ARTISTRY IN IRON, MASTER BUILDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP
The list of builders participating in the 2008 Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Championship, sponsored by American Cycle Magazine, is shaping up to be one of the most eclectic groups we have ever assembled. 25 builders will be competing for a $20,000 cash prize and a feature article in American Cycle Magazine.
BIKERNET TO ROAD TEST HARLEY-DAVIDSONS–Jon Towle, the mad artist from Nick The Dick and the Horse will put a special spin on a series of Harley-Davidson and other manufacturer’s road test.
“Damnit,” Jon said, “I’ll finish the Nightster today or die trying.” Next comes his gleeful report on an FLH standard.
“Bandit,” Bridget, from Harley-Davidson reported, “The Low Rider will be available for pick up on Tuesday. I’ll schedule itfor you through June 24.”
Jon will produce caricatures, like the one above for all his features. Check out Road Test department from time to time.
GUILTY CUSTOMS RELEASES LINE OF 100% AMERICAN MADE FENDERS–Eager to offer an alternative to foreign made motorcycle products Guilty Customs has released a new line of custom motorcycle fenders and gas tanks that meet the rigorous demands of custom builders. Finally, ?Affordable American Made Fenders and Gas Tanks!?
Guilty Customs announces the release of it?s ?100% Guilty? line of fenders and gas tanks. The fenders are stamped using 14 gauge metal and measure 36? from point to point and are available in 8.75?, 11? and 13? rear fender width and 4.67? for fronts. Rear fenders are trimmed with 4? of skirting for customization and front fenders at 5? of skirting. Guilty is also offering two gas tank kits: the traditional ?Chopper Gas Tank? (8? Tall, 12? wide and 22? long and the ?Tear Drop Chopper Gas Tank?. Each made using .070 gauge metal with a 2? tunnel and holding 4.5 gallons.
?I got to the point where I was frustrated by not finding products that met my own quality standards, and started looking for products to manufacture and offer to other builders and the general public that did?, say Carl (Cj) Hanlon, owner of Guilty Customs of Florida. ?Some people may have lost faith that America can?t produce quality products priced competitively, but I haven?t,” continues Hanlon. All rear fenders (regardless of size) are priced at $150.00 and front fenders are $130.00 plus shipping. Gas tanks are priced at $140.00 for the Chopper Gas Tank and $209.00 for the Tear Drop Tank. All fenders and gas tanks come with a 100% money back guarantee. A $20.00 discount per fender for quantities over 4 will be offered through June.
Guilty Customs, LLC (www.guiltycustoms.com) is a custom motorcycle and parts company that is quickly establishing itself in the industry by bringing to the general public and custom motorcycle builders, innovative and affordable American made parts and custom motorcycles.
BIKERNET ALL-DAY FRIDAY BROUHAHA BIKE SHOW CLASSES–
BEST OF SHOW–FIVE MASSIVE AWARDS BY BANDIT AND KEVIN BASS.
Specific Classes receive 1st and 2nd awards:
American: Harley, Victory, V-rods with unmodified frames. (Softail, Dyna, Sportster, FXR, etc.)
American Manufactured Custom: Big Dogs, American Iron Horse, Titans, etc.
European: Any bike produced by a European manufacturer.
Touring: Custom dressers and modified touring bikes. American or European. Should have windshield, saddlebags and/or a fairing.
Metric Cruisers: Asian manufacturers, non-touring.
Metric Touring: Should have windshield, saddlebags and/or a fairing.
Radical Chopper: Extended forks and or highly modified frames.
Bobber: Bikes striving to look vintage chopped
Custom Rigid: Any moderate rake rigid frame?. (with stock length forks), Frisco Choppers (highbars or outrageously high risers and stock front ends), New York Style Choppers (some stretch, little rake), Rock-a-Billy Choppers, etc.
Racing: Caf? racers, street racers, drag racers.
Vintage or Vintage Customs: Custom bike designed with an antique bike flair.
Specialty Awards (one award per):
Best Paint
Bandit?s Choice Award
Bikernet Metric Editor Award
There’s no charge to enter your bike. Just be there between 9:00 and 11:00 Friday Morning. We’re going to have a blast.
POUR ME A JACK–The lovely Sin Wu was called for Jury duty and I was sequestered here at the headquarters to finalize the news. Don’t get me started, I’ll snivel all over the table. She brought me a Jack on the Rocks to reduce the pain.
It’s memorial day weekend and time to party, but don’t forget the guys who fought for our free nation. Also, don’t forget to keep up the fight. You see me mention motorcycle rights organizations often in the new. These guys spend their lives struggling to keep our lifestyle free. Find out what your local organization struggles with and support them. These guys don’t make a dime, but spend a great deal of money and time dealing with state politicians, educating voters and training new riders.
Have a helluva weekend.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
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2008 HARLEY’S HEROES TOUR ROLLS ACROSS AMERICA–MILWAUKEE — (May 15, 2008)–Thanks to a $1 million pledge from the Harley-Davidson Foundation, the 2008 Harley’s Heroes Tour to support the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and its Mobile Service Office program will make stops at Harley-Davidson dealerships around the country from May through November. This is the second year of the Harley’s Heroes tour. The mission of Harley’s Heroes is to provide access to benefits for all veterans and show appreciation for their service and sacrifice to our country.
The tour provides benefits counseling to veterans who have service-connected disabilities but may never have filed a benefits claim. The Mobile Service Office units will appear at various dealer events recognizing veterans and will be staffed by highly trained DAV National Service Officers, all of them wartime disabled veterans.
In 2007, the inaugural tour produced great results. More than 180 Harley-Davidson dealers hosted events serving more than 7,000 veterans.
“Harley’s Heroes continues to connect veterans to the benefits they are entitled to receive, and we are proud to join our Harley-Davidson dealers in supporting the men and women who have served our country,” said Gail Lione, President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation.
Many veterans who need the free help the DAV will provide through Harley’s Heroes are among the 1.4 million service men and women who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to data released by the Department of Veterans Affairs, 25 percent of those veterans have already filed claims for benefits.
“In the truest sense of our mission to build better lives for disabled veterans, Harley’s Heroes will enable the DAV to reach a greater number of veterans and their families.” said Arthur H. Wilson, National Adjutant of the 1.4 million-member DAV. “Many of our youngest veterans are unaware of the benefits they have earned. Informing those veterans of their rights will be a most important task of the DAV during the 2008 Harley’s Heroes? Tour.”
For an up-to-date list of Harley’s Heroes Tour stops or for more information please visit www.harleysheroes.org
WINO JOE MEMORIAL– I just found out from Frenchy that Wino Joe has passed away on May 10th His funeral will be held at the American Legion Hall in Half Moon Bay on June 27-29. The memorial service is on June 28th. I have known Joe for 40 years he is the god-father of my son. My former husband was a Gypsy Joker this is how I met Wino Joe. He was a very dear friend and brother of mine.
–Phyllis Bayard
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SUPERMAX BELT DRIVES IN EASYRIDERS–The July issue Easyrider and V-Twin has hit the stands. We have a 2 1/3 page article in there iffin’ your interested. Phil
BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE from RIVERA PRIMO / 5-22-08–4 to 6-Speed Driveline Conversion Kit for Shovelheads.”New blood for old Shovels” . . . that’s how BIKERNET described our 4-into 6-speed,all-in-one driveline conversion kit when we introduced it last year.
Here’s something that’ll transform that old Shovelhead swingarminto an updated, better-than-ever ride without leavin’ you broke !
Our all-new conversion kit includes a polished & chromed 6-speed close-ratio POWERDRIVE transmission with special mounting plate, ourchromed & polished MONSTER-TORQUE gear reduction starter motor and a polished BRUTE IV EXTREME 3″ open belt drive including are-designed PRO-CLUTCH package for maximum torque transference.
Replacing your old tapered shaft trans with this splined shaft POWERDRIVEunit delivers all the benefits enjoyed by late model riders. Now you’ll havea legitimate 6-speed with a 2.94:1 close ratio first gear & a .860:1 overdrivesixth gear. You’ll be amazed at how effortlessly the motor’s power is transferredto the rear wheel.
The basic kit is sold under Part # 1071-0001. MSRP is an unbelievable $ 2979 !
Lookin’ for some extra trimmings, then consider our new MID-CONTROLSdesigned to bolt onto the BRUTE IV EXTREME belt drive. They are billetaluminum, polished to a high luster finish and include our new, state-of-the artmaster cylinder assembly.
Another big bonus is the fact that the belt drive is engineered to accept a spin-onoil filter, concealed behind the outer guard.
These driveline conversion kits are on-the-shelf & ready to ship !
For further info on this & other performance goodies contact:
RIVERA PRIMO
12450 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
www.riveraengineering.com
CARB DECISION REGARDING ON-HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLE STANDARDS–EPA Highlight: The new standards for on-highway motorcycles will require a significant reduction in emissions to 0.8g/km of HC+NOx for the model year 2008. Because the Clean Air Act gives many states the ability to require the sale of California-certified vehicles, CARB is predicting that these new standards will most likely affect motorcycles sold in all 50 states. Contact TET for emissions testing information.
Reminder: EPA is changing the distribution system for guidance letters to manufacturers. The letters will be available only on their website for viewing and/or downloading and will not be sent out via mail or email. If you are not currently on EPA?s distribution list, contact EPA or TET for more information and instructions on subscribing.
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2. Cycle Works Customer Appreciation Weekend – Motorcycle riding season is here, and to kick off the start of summer Cycle Works will host a Customer Appreciation Weekend complete with free BBQ and drinks, music and specials on its entire inventory, including Saxon Motorcycles. The celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24 and 25, 2008. The dealership is located at 485 Rainier Avenue South in Renton, WA. For more information on Cycle Works, please call (206) 652-5200 or visit www.cycleworkswa.com
3. High Performance Custom Cycles Event ? If you?re in Nevada or are ready for a summer road trip, visit the High Performance Custom Cycles (HPCC) booth at one of the following events: the 7th annual Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle Rally in Winnemucca, Nev., from May 23 to May 25, the Street Vibrations Spring Fever Rally at John Ascuaga?s Nugget in Sparks, Nev., from June 6 to June 8, or the Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival in Reno, Nev., from Sept. 24 to Sept. 28. HPCC is a member of Saxon Motorcycle?s elite dealer network and owners Richard and Amy Sherk and their son, HPCC?s record-setting salesman Ricky Sherk, will be on hand to help you find the perfect bike in time for Sturgis. For more information on High Performance Custom Cycles, please call (775) 828-0404 or visit www.hpcustomcycles.com
–Amy
AFFILIATE EVENT: 2008 TWIN CLUB CUSTOM BIKE SHOW, NORRTELJE, SWEDEN– is once again running its Custom Bike Show, which is often referred to as the Scandinavian Championship of Bike Building.
The event, which will take place on June 7th in the Societets Park, is an Affiliate to the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, and as such is expected to draw builds from across Europe. Competitors must ride their bikes into the exhibition ground to be allowed to participate.After attracting over 6,000 ride-in visitors last year, Twin Club has arranged, once again, to have a bridge connecting the park with the port side with an increased amount of space on the port side.
After attracting over 6,000 ride-in visitors last year, Twin Club has arranged, once again, to have a bridge connecting the park with the port side with an increased amount of space on the port side.
Given that last year’s World Champion, Stellan Egeland, debuted his winning bike at Norrtelje, expectations are high for this year’s show and, once again, this year’s Best of Show winner will go to the World Championship final in Sturgis, USA, and the 2nd and 3rd prize winners will go to the European Championship in Mainz, Germany. The prize fund to cover these expenses (8,000 Euros in total) is sponsored by Twin Club MC.
In addition there is a collection of prizes for the other classes in the Custom Bike Show totaling more than 40,000 Euros. The full listing of show classes in addition to the Best of Show is H-D Chopper, Custom, Classic Custom, Chopper, Trike, Classic, Best Paint and People’s Choice.
TWIN CLUB MC CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
Email: info@custombikeshow.se
www.custombikeshow.se2007 Best in Show winner Stellan Egeland
BIKERNET’S ALL NEW FINANCIAL SEMINAR–A Jewish woman says to her mother, ‘I’m divorcing Sheldon! All he wants is anal sex, and my asshole is now the size of a 50 cent piece when it used to be about the size of a nickel.’
Her mother says, ‘You’re married to a multi-millionaire businessman, you live in an 8 bedroom mansion, you drive a Ferrari, you get $2,000 a week allowance, you take 6 vacations a year and you want to throw all that away over 45 cents?’
–from the jester
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SPY PHOTOS FROM NEW SUCKER PUNCH SALLY HEADQUARTERS IN PHOENIX–I did a quick trip to PHX last week and came back with some spy photos of the SPS shop, they are hustling right now to fill orders, rumor has it they just built 12 bikes this week.
I have included pictures of Christians latest ride, a variation of the Hotrod but with an OEM Shovel motor and chopped frame. Also included a picture of a top secret project SPS was asked to do…turn a stock sporty into an SPS sporty…that’s Drew and Brando working on the finishing touches, oh yeah and after all the engine work it is close to 80 hp…notice both these bikes have SPS billet spoked wheels all cut in house…
I will get you info on that next week, have a great memorial day weekend also let’s not forget what this weekend is really about not just BBQ’s and fishing…there are en and women serving their country losing their lives almost every day…I included a quick reminder about what Memorial Day is from Wikipedia, I love that site.
–Ken Conte
Memorial Day is a United States One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500 NICHOLS MOTORCYCLE SUPPLY, INC AND HAP JONES MERGE– Last week, news broke that Nichols Motorcycle Supply, Inc and Hap Jones have merged to become NHJ Powersports. “By combining Nichols and Hap Jones, we are building a stronger company that will be a leader in providing customer service and great products,” says Andy Kolodziej. “For the last few weeks we have been taking the necessary steps to make this transition as seamless as possible.” NHJ will be headquartered in Alsip, Ill., and all orders will be processed and shipped out of that facility. Dealers with accounts established with either Nichols or Hap Jones automatically have accounts with NHJ. S&S ANNOUNCES MOBIL 1 TO BE SPONSOR OF S&S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION– LA CROSSE WI (May 20, 2008) S&S Cycle is proud to announce that Mobil 1 is the title sponsor of the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration (www.sscycle50th.com) presented by the AMD World Championships. S&S has endorsed Mobil 1 V-TWIN 20/50 synthetic oil as the oil to use in all S&S Proven Performance engines for the last three years now. The recommendation of Mobil 1 has built a strong relationship between the two brands and lead to a number of joint projects. The most well known of those joint projects was the construction of an S&S-built motorcycle for Jay Leno. The bike was built to showcase the all-new S&S X-Wedge (www.x-wedge.com). Using an S&S-built muscle-bike frame, the bike showcased the blending of traditional v-twin engineering and performance riding technology. Leno loved the bike and rode it constantly upon delivery. “ExxonMobil is proud of its relationship with S&S Cycle and is excited to sponsor their 50th Anniversary Celebration with Mobil 1 as their official oil,” said Scott Howard Americas Automotive Marketing Manager for ExxonMobil. “S&S and Mobil 1 have enjoyed a great relationship over the years, and we are excited to see what the next 50 years will bring for them. AMD (American Motorcycle Dealer) Magazine, the driving force behind the AMD World Championship of Bike Building has assumed the role of coordinating and facilitating the judging process for the 50 bike show. With their experience in dealing in the highest quality bikes across the world, and presenting shows in many different venues, they were the logical choice to the show presenters. Robin Bradley, owner/operator of AMD Magazine and the World Championship said, “The bikes being built for the S&S 50th will be among the best of the year, indeed of any year. S&S were rightly sensitive to the need to be able to ensure that the genius and creativity that will be on show is handled with a judging and organizational model that guarantees an independently authenticated outcome. We were therefore delighted to be asked to bring the unique perspective, experience and credential of the Official World Championship bear on this exciting one-of-a-kind opportunity for industry excellence to be honored”. 2008 marks the 50-year anniversary of S&S Cycle (www.sscycle.com) that will be celebrated in La Crosse, Wisconsin on June 27, 28 and 29. The company started in 1958 in Blue Island, Illinois when founder George Smith and his wife Marge wanted to own a faster motorcycle. Following a simple dream to make every motorcycle go faster, S&S grew into the leading manufacturer of performance components and engines for American v-twins. This growth lead to the relationship with Mobil 1. ROLLIN’ SIXES UPGRADES THEIR LINE OF GRIPS–Grab hold of sensational style for your bike with show polished CNC machinedbillet grips from Rollin? Sixes Choppers, yes the same one?s that have been seen on the ?Salt Shaker? 5-Ball Racing?s 2006 Worlds Fastest Panhead. It?s like having four grips in one, our grips feature interchangeable end caps. Choose from four designs: Maltese-Cross, Ace of Spades, Nautical Star and Dome Style. Our grips fit models from 1973 to present with single or dual throttle cable. Grips for internal throttles are also available.
BIKERNET TECH TIP OF THE WEEK– I over-filled my tranny when riding to Half Moon Bay. It didn’t leak until I got home and parked it. I drained the tranny and put in 20 ozs. Should I replace the pushrod seal? Is that enough oil, my tranny has a kicker on the front? Should I take the clutch apart and clean all the plates? Let me know your thoughts, oh master.
I barely remember that bike from the build you did awhile back. 20 oz’s sounds about right. 5 speed’s being 24 ozs max. Seal should be okay. I think you should try a double seal on the pushrod though. Drive the first seal in deeper, you should have enough area left for a second seal.
Yeah, check out the clutch plates!! I would bead blast the steel plates. Try contact cleaner on the friction plates to remove the oil. Contact cleaner leaves no residue and there is usually a can in the shop somewhere.
If the friction plates are glazed try using Red ScotchBrite and then contact cleaner. I prefer the ScotchBrite over sandpaper. I think sandpaper leaves to much grit in the fiber mat’l.
–Pablo
V-TWIN NEWS HAS NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF– Robin Hartfiel Joins Paisano Publications.
May 20th 2008 – Agoura Hills, CA – Paisano Publications, LLC is proud to announce the hiring of long time industry insider Robin Hartfiel as editor-in-chief of its dealer magazine V-Twin News. Robin will replace Ben Lamboeuf as editor of the monthly dealer magazine. Ben will work in Paisano’s consumer division as an associate editor of Easyriders and V-Twin as well as heading up a new automotive title.
Robin has dedicated the past 25 years to the powersports industry, working with aftermarket manufacturers, OEMs, distributors and retail dealerships since 1990. He was the editor of the trade magazines Dealernews from 1990 to 2003 and the publisher and editor-in-chief of Motorcycle Product News from 2003 to 2008.
“We at Paisano are very happy to welcome Robin as a member of our family,” says Paisano Publications President Gil Luna. “Robin brings years of experience and expertise to his role as editor of V-Twin News. Robin will help V-Twin News become the voice of the American v-twin aftermarket, and a natural accompaniment to our V-Twin Expo dealer show, helping manufacturers, distributors and retail outlets do business.”
For more information on Paisano publications, please visit: www.easyriders.com
RUSSIAN CORRECTION, NOT THE FIRST SHOW–About the Article the fist Russian show. Motosalon – 2008 was fifth Moscow International MotorcycleShow and we made Custom show in all last year.
Here’s more info about Russian Custom Bike Winner from Moscow Motorcycle Show (Motosalon – 2008). This contest had jury included Edie Trotta and me.
I attached winner photos.If you have interest for this bike I shall send article and pictures.
–Sergey
KISS ALIVE/35 TOUR 2008, WORLDWIDE SOLD-OUT 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOURTO HEADLINE STURGIS ROCK?N THE RALLY LINEUPAT 68th ANNUAL STURGIS BIKE WEEK–STURGIS, S.D. ? May 21, 2008 ? In what is destined to become ?the night that rocked Sturgis,? legendary superstars KISS will perform at Glencoe Nation?s Rock?n the Rally on August 4th. Recognized as one of the biggest and best bike rallies in the world, Sturgis Bike Week celebrates its 68th year this August 4-10, 2008. Also scheduled to perform at Rock?n the Rally is Kenny Chesney on Aug. 6, with more acts soon to be announced.
Currently in the midst of a sold-out European arena and stadium tour, KISS will make a stateside detour to thrill Sturgis with the one-of-a-kind stage show for which they?re known. Along with the screaming guitars, lights and pyrotechnics that have made KISS ?The Greatest Rock n Roll Show On Earth,? the band will play songs from their vast repertoire of classic hits. Having sold 85 million records worldwide, KISS has become the soundtrack of a generation. In honor of their 35th anniversary, the band plans to play their KISS ALIVE album in its entirety as well as a few surprises and rarely played live KISS classic gems.
KISS invented stadium rock in the 70?s with their sci-fi Kabuki costumes and make-up, explosive theatrics and, of course, their trademark platform boots. In their extensive world tours, they?ve attracted the most rabid fans: The KISS Army. Now celebrating thirty-five years of rockin? the globe, KISS founders GENE SIMMONS and PAUL STANLEY, along with longtime band members guitarist TOMMY THAYER and drummer ERIC SINGER, vow to bring to Sturgis the time-honored KISS spectacular that has made their performances legendary.
Founded in 1983 by Gary Lippold, the family-owned and operated Glencoe Nation was established to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts who descend on Sturgis, S.D. every August for Bike Week. Occupying 900 acres of land, Glencoe provides tent camping, RV sites, a full-service convenience store, shopping and world-class entertainment all right in the heart of Bike Week action.
To provide unparalleled entertainment for the region, in 2006 Lippold built the Glencoe Amphitheater, which hosts Bike Week?s annual Rock?n the Rally. With capacity of 100,000, Glencoe Amphitheater is the largest outdoor music venue in the nation. The facility boasts a perfect 5-to-1 pitch and is beautifully landscaped with Kentucky bluegrass, giving it a truly natural look and feel. Since opening, Glencoe Amphitheater has hosted some of the music industry?s best acts.
Tickets to the KISS performance on Aug. 4 in Sturgis, S.D. are available at www.startickets.com or 1-800-345-9213. Glencoe camping information and additional lineup announcements may be found at Rock?n the Rally?s website: www.rockntherally.com.
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PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION BURLY SLAMMER KIT FOR LOWERING SPORTSTERS– Energy drink consumption over at the Burly headquarters seems to have greatly increased, as we are seeing more innovation and creativity out of them in the last few months than in the last few years! Take for instance their new Slammer Kit, Burly has combined dropped fork springs and stubby 10.5? shocks into a very price friendly package.
Not enough for you? Well, forget everything you know about lowering front ends, as Burly has created a drop-in spring kit that does not require the disassembly of the fork and can be installed in twenty minutes with the forks still on the bike! In fact, the entire Slammer kit is set up to go from box to bike in under an hour with just basic tools. Available for most 1988 thru 2008 Sporties through your local dealer, with an MSRP of only $299.95 for a complete kit!
Check out the Burly web site for more info.
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OKLAHOMA MEN’S PICK-UP LINES– 1) Did you fart? cuz you blew me away.
2) Are yer parents retarded? cuz ya sure are special.
3) My Love fer you is like diarrhea. I can’t hold it in.
4) Do you have a library card? cuz I’d like to sign you out.
5) Is there a mirror in yer pants? cuz I can see myself in em.
6) If you was a tree & I was a Squirrel, I’d store my nuts in yer hole.
7) You might not be the best lookin girl here, but beauty’s only a light switch away.
8) Man – ‘Fat Penguin!’ Woman – ‘WHAT?’ Man – ‘I just wanted to say something that would break the ice.’
9) I know I’m not no Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make yer bed-rock.
10) I can’t find my puppy, can you help me find him? I think he went in this cheap motel room.
11) Yer eyes are as blue as window cleaner.
12) If yer gunna regret this in the mornin, we kin sleep til afte rnoon.
BEST FER LAST
13) Yer face reminds me of a wrench, every time I think of it my nuts tighten up.
–from Jim Waggoman
2006 SPCNS Amazing Shrunken FXR–FOR SALE AT MICAH MCCLOSKEY’S SHOP– This unique shrunken bike, the first FXR Bobber, started out with the Quantum Cycle Pro Street frame. It was reshaped by DR. JOHN himself, in Anaheim, California. The bike was specifically designed and built for a smaller rider, then powered with a complete Rev Tech drive line. Every element possible was shrunk then master painter, Harold Ponteralli, created a simple yet stunning paint job that will never be out-dated.
Keith R. Ball, the former editor of Easyriders and the owner of Bikernet.com designed the shrunken machine and put all the elements together. Each stage was covered on Bikernet.com and featured in American Rider. Ball put 40 some-odd years of experience to use, fabricating and assembling this miniature FXR. Parts from the master-builder Cyril Huze including his gas tank and oil tank. Only the finest components were used throught out the entire build from a BDL primay drive to Joker Machine controls. Call Micah at (818) 348-8967 for more info.
LET’S TAKE A CHURCH BREAK– An Irish man went to confession in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Father, he confessed, ‘It has been one month since my last confession. I had sex with Nookie Green twice last month.’
The priest told the sinner, ‘You are forgiven my son. Now go and say three Hail Mary’s.’
Soon thereafter, another Irish man entered the confessional. ‘Father, it has been two months since my last confession. I’ve had sex with Nookie Green twice a week for the past two months.’
This time, the priest questioned, ‘Who is this Nookie Green?’
‘A new woman in the neighborhood,’ the sinner replied.
‘Very well my son,’ sighed the priest. Now go and say ten Hail Mary’s.
At mass the next morning, as the priest prepared to deliver the sermon, a tall, voluptuous, drop-dead gorgeous redheaded woman entered the sanctuary.
The eyes of every man in the church fell upon her as she slowly sashayed up the aisle and sat down right in front of the priest. Her dress was green and very short, and she wore matching, shiny emerald-green shoes. The priest and the altar boy gasped as the woman in the green dress and matching green shoes sat with her legs spread slightly apart, but enough.
The priest turned to the altar boy and whispered, ‘Is that Nookie Green?’
The bug-eyed altar boy couldn’t believe his ears but managed to calmly reply,
‘No Father, I think it’s just a reflection from her shoes.’
–from Buckshot
NCOM CONVENTION RAISES THE BAR–?Large & In Charge? was the theme of the 23rd annual NCOM Convention in Houston, Texas, and in living up to the hype it drew 1,640 attendees from across the country making it the largest gathering of bikers? rights activists in the world! Held Mother?s Day weekend, May 8-11, 2008, this annual gathering featured meetings, seminars and group discussions focusing on safety issues, legal rights, legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our right to ride and Freedom of the Road.
Following the AIM Chief of Staffs meetings on Wednesday and an NCOM Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, the Convention kicked off Friday morning with the NCOM Legislative Task Force meeting and the AIM Attorney Conference. Afternoon seminars included ?Lobbying 101? and ?New and Successful Programs in Bikerland?. Special Meetings were convened for “SMRO Presidents,” “Christian Unity Conference,” “Women in Motorcycling,” “Black Clubs and Minority Outreach,” and “Clean and Sober Roundtable.”
The Confederation of Clubs General Patch Holder Meeting on Friday evening was the best attended to date, and featured representatives of over 50 COC’s from throughout North America.
This year’s agenda was packed with interesting and thought-provoking sessions, including ?Global Changes in the Laws Affecting Motorcyclists?, ?Brothers Behind Bars?, ?Defenders – A New Political Action Group?, a meeting of the American Biker Party and Slider Gilmore’s always informative and entertaining ?The Golden Hour? seminar teaching bikers how to save each others’ lives.
Topping off the weekend’s festivities was the traditional Silver Spoke Awards Banquet, recognizing the achievements and accomplishments of our fellow riders. South Dakota State Senator Jim “Putt” Putnam entertained the crowd as the dinner speaker during the Silver Spoke Awards ceremony on Saturday evening with his homespun humor. This year’s Silver Spokes were awarded to: GOVERNMENT: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery; MEDIA: Bill & Darlene Bish, publishers of Ridin? On Motorcycle Magazine; LEGAL: Texas A.I.M. Attorney William Smith; ENTERTAINMENT: Musician Jimmy Vaughn, who ignited the crowd with his new song about Freedom; SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Laura Reid, NCOM Board Secretary; and the RON ROLOFF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD was presented to longtime freedom fighter Dave Breakiron of ABATE of Delaware.
Many thanks to ABATE of Texas, the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA-II) and the Texas Confederations of Clubs for hosting this record-setting event. Thanks also go out to the Texas Confederations of Clubs and Soldiers for Jesus M/C for hosting Hospitality Suites during non-meeting times throughout the weekend.
The 2008 NCOM Convention was dedicated to the memory of Waldo Stuart, Longview Tom and Michael ?Twanger? Hays.
Make plans now to attend next year’s 24th Annual NCOM Convention next Mother?s Day weekend, May 7-10, 2009, in Reno, Nevada. For further information, contact NCOM at (800) 525-5355.
KIDS & CHROME APPOINTS GUSINSKY AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR–RAPID CITY, S.D. ? The Kids & Chrome Foundation, promoter of Kids & Chrome, a high-end benefit dinner and auction held annually during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, announced that Ronda Oman Gusinsky, President of OutSource Solutions, Inc., is selected as the foundation?s first Executive Director.
OutSource Solutions, under Gusinsky?s leadership, currently serves as the Sponsorship Agent of Record for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Gusinsky will continue in this capacity through September 30, 2008, when she departs to step into the role of Executive Director of the Kids & Chrome Foundation.
Gusinsky?s tenure with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally began as Director for Champion Rally Productions, the North Carolina Company hired in the fall of 1999 to manage the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. In 2002, upon Champion?s departure, Gusinsky formed OutSource Solutions, Inc., and as its president, has continued to serve as Sponsorship Agent for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Gusinsky admits that the decision to ?shift gears? was a difficult one. ?The Kids & Chrome Foundation is a very visionary and dedicated group of people who bring together this wonderfully eclectic world-wide community of motorcycle enthusiasts to support programs in the Black Hills for abused and neglected kids and to preserve the great history of motorcycling. It?s a very special and unique dual mission and it?s an honor for me to be selected as Kids & Chrome?s first Executive Director.?
?Right now, however, my focus is with my sponsorship responsibilities for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?, Gusinsky continued. ?I definitely have my work cut out for me over the next few months, and I?ll be the first to admit that leaving the role of sponsorship agent for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and the wonderful relationships associated with that role, will be bittersweet?, she said. ?But, I also look forward to stepping in to the role of Executive Director for Kids & Chrome this fall, and to developing new and exciting opportunities to further its mission?.
Proceeds from Kids & Chrome?s annual dinner and auction, attended by over 400 motorcycle enthusiasts and industry professionals from across the US and around the globe, benefits the outreach and programs provided by two vital Black Hills non-profit organizations, Children?s Home Society of South Dakota, the ?Kids? in the foundation?s moniker, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, the ?Chrome?. In 2007, Kids & Chrome raised over $100,000 in contributions, gifting $70,000 to the Children?s Home Society and $30,000 to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.
For event or ticket information for the August 6, 2008, Kids & Chrome benefit, contact Stacey Sharp, Kids & Chrome Event Coordinator, at stacey@thesharpagency.com or phone 605/341-5226. Tickets can also be ordered on-line at kidsandchrome.com. For Kids & Chrome sponsorship information or to donate auction items for the event, contact Darla Crown at Children?s Home Society at darla.crown@chssd.org or phone 605/391-5555. Kids & Chrome is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
BULLET FALCON CORRECTION FOR BIKERNET METRIC–Great that you put up some stuff about our bullet falcon, I just saw your link: http://www.bikernet.com/News-METRIC/
Thought I should let you know though .. that the photo you put up …is not actually of the Bullet Falcon, it’s of a really old bike Ian built ages ago
Here’s a photo of the Bullet Falcon if you would like to change it up so that your article is accurate :)We called it the “Bullet Falcon” (like the species of falcon)
Amaryllis
Here’s a link to a video about Ian and the bike too if you’re interested :)http://falconmotorcycles.com/video/fm/html/high_net_worth_bullet_falcon.html
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May 22, 2008
By Bandit | | General Posts
Hey,
Here’s another wild week. There’s some controversy, which I don’t like to post and avoid like the plaque. But there’s some informative tech questions, cool new parts and wild bikes. There’s a couple of deals floating around, event updates and more.
We’ve finally nailed down the classes for the first Bikernet Brouhaha in Sturgis at Thunder Road, and several Sponsors have lined-up to assist with trophies and hearty prizes for the contestants. I have to fire up my welder and work with Kevin Bass on the five (as in 5-Ball) best of show trophies.
Let’s get to the news so you can check the classes and send me complaint letters:
STEAL THE BRASS BALLS BOBBERS MILITARY DIGGER– The Brass Balls Bobbers military Digger represents the arm services of America and you could steal it for just pennies on the dollar!
Why you ask? Because the Branson Rock Ride Remember Motorcycle Rally is auctioning it and all the build off bikes on eBay.
How can you steal it? As of this post the custom Military Digger is at $10,000. If it holds you could snag it for very little loot.
About the Rally
The Rally raises money for non-profit charities and military organizations in the Missouri region and the Ride to the Wall Foundation. The event benefits America?s Military Veteran?s, so rally organizers created a build-off that featured ?a branch of service? or a ?specific military conflict? tied-in to each bike. Those themes went into four totally different, original bikes, by four very distinct builders.
–Jeffrey Najar
J&P CYCLES BOBBER RAFFLE–MEDFORD, NEW JERSEY ? One ticket. That?s all it took for Jim Peters of Medford, New Jersey, to win the beautiful 2007 Custom Bobber, custom built by J&P Cycles and painted by Chad Renken of Def Air Custom Paint in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Peters purchased the one raffle ticket benefiting the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa, online on Aug. 15. Ticket number 06285 turned out to be the lucky one.
Shortly after pulling his name out of the bin on Dec. 28, Museum Director Jeff Carstensen called Peters to notify him of his good fortune. Unfortunately, Carstensen could not reach Peters, so he sent him an e-mail. When Peters received the e-mail, it was 9:30 p.m. eastern time, but he called Carstensen right away. Having never won anything before, Peters was floored.
I told Carstensen, ?You have got to be kidding me. I am freaking out right now.?
Peters purchased the ticket while looking at different bike raffle sites. He said he was looking for a bike and thought maybe he could win one instead of buy one. With an extra $5 handy, he purchased one ticket.
?I thought the bike was pretty cool and the money was going to a good cause.? He especially likes the retro bobber style, so thought he would try his luck.
That was in August of 2007. The ticket came in the mail and Peters posted it on his refrigerator and forgot about it. In the meantime, he purchased a 2001 Harley-Davidson Road King. By the time the weather changed, he had already logged 5,000 miles.
His new bike will be the good weather bike. ?I look at this bike as more of a hot rod,? he says. He is thrilled with his good fortune. ?Everything about the bike is everything I envisioned,? he said. ?The style and actual type of bike was something that stood out.?
The cool, retro Bobber features a Xotic Knucklehead style RevTech motor and 5-speed transmission donated by Custom Chrome. Jeff Wiley and Kody Wisner built the bike. KraftTech donated the Rigid frame. The paint is themed after a 1940s Crocker motorcycle.
The 2007 raffle was a great success. ?This raffle again exceeded our expectations. The success is based on our sponsors and their support year-in and year-out,? said John Parham, president of the museum?s board of directors.
Even though the 2007 bike has arrived at its new home in New Jersey, the 2008 raffle is underway, so everyone will get another chance to win a beautiful bike. This year?s National Motorcycle Museum raffle bike is a 2008 S&S Panhead. Custom-built by J&P Cycles and painted by Scott Takes of Underground Studios, this year?s bike is a beauty!
The National Motorcycle Museum features over 225 vintage motorcycles from around the world. The museum is open seven days a week, year-round except major holidays and Sundays in January. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the museum relies on memberships, contributions, admissions, fund-raisers and gift shop sales to support its goal of preserving the history of motorcycling. For more information, contact the National Motorcycle Museum by mail at 200 East Main St., PO Box 405, Anamosa, Iowa 52205, by phone at 319-462-3925 or go to their website at www.nationalmcmuseum.org.
BEST OF THE BEST IN SANTA MARIA MOTORCYCLE MADNESS– The best of the best is the only way to put the weekend into words. From the perfect 80-degree weather to some of the best vendors around, Santa Maria?s record crowds got a real treat.
This year Santa Maria Harley-Davidson made sure that the Quick Throttle Motorcycle Madness sponsored by Bikernet.com had something for everyone.
On the entertainment side Michele Smith (The first lady of motorcycling) and host of Speed TV?s American Thunder was surrounded all weekend and had thousands of fans sharing a Kodak moment with her.
The 36 acre Santa Maria Fairpark was wall to wall handlebars and headlights. The attendance on Saturday topped 7000 and the show field was packed with scooters.
Non-stop music rocked the Budweiser main stage which also was the place to catch the Barely Nothing fashion show.
The Ego Tripp bike show had some first class iron on display. Taking home a truck load of billet trophies was Chris Crowe of Concord Ca. with his San Francisco?s most elegant bike 5000 dollar winning bagger.
Hot Bike Bagger Magazine was on hand to crown him best novice builder for his work on his bagger.
An excited and large crowd cheered on the 26 boxing bouts put on by the Santa Maria boxing club.
Vendors reported great sales for almost anything for bikes and riders alike. Martin of Freedom Exhaust Products stated ?I was not prepared for the crowd. My crew and I stayed busy installing and selling and were low on product and catalogs by mid afternoon?. SoftBrake also stayed busy installing their products. Meguiars sponsors of the show and shine had their big rig on hand and helped out keeping all the rides shinny.
If you were in the mood for riding there were MDA rides leaving Santa Maria Harley-Davidson Saturday and Sunday that covered some of Central California?s best riding. All money going to the MDA.
For metric lovers, Thorsen Motorsports was set up with some sweet Suzuki cruisers and a showroom full of apparel and accessories.Speaking of apparel, everything from leather to lace was available in the motorcycle marketplace.
Jesse Williamson has made the trip from Colorado the last 5 years. ?Motorcycle Madness is my favorite rally? ?I?ve been to almost every rally from coast to coast and Santa Maria is full of fun and the price is right?. ?I mean 20 dollar ride-in and you get a free event t-shirt?. ?That?s what keeps the crowd growing?. Not to mention everyone got to sign up for a chance to win the US ARMY BMC Chopper. While we are talking about winning Evelyn Reynon of San Jose pulled the Interstate enclosed bike trailer home after her winning ticket was pulled on Sunday afternoon.
Checkout www.horsepowerpromotions.com for more info on Motorcycle Madness and other Horse Power shows.
BIKERNET ATTACKED BY ANTI-HELMET ADVOCATE–What’s with all this helmet crap on Bikernet? DOT APROVED my ass. Tell these assholes that DOT does not approve helmets.
Also, The court date for the Quigley vs CHP is May 19. The trial brief was filed today.
Kit–
MOTORCYCLE CLUBS BEING ATTACKED AS TERRORISTS–Motorcycle clubs are terrorists? Stop enforcement practices which violate free speech, free travel, due process and the right to association.
–Pan
Story:Local Police Thwart Bad Bikers
Local law enforcement agencies teamed up Saturday in a county-wide effort to discourage what Litchfield Police Chief BJ Wilkinson called “criminal intent from coming to Litchfield and the surrounding villages and towns.”
The Sons of Silence motorcycle club had promoted its intention to sponsor a run with stops in Montgomery and Macoupin counties, Chief Wilkinson said.
For more of this story, click on or type the URL below:/http://www.thejournal-news.net/articles/2008/05/15/news/news04.txt
NEW LINK TO NORTHSIDE CHOPPER IN ILLINOIS–Northside Choppers
518 W. Eugenia st.
Lombard, IL. 60148
ph# 708.345.8550
Or
630.627.8550
http://www.northside-choppers.com
WIKI MOTORCYCLE LAUNCHED–I thought you and your readers (American and metric) might want to know about and help support a new motorcycle wiki that we and a group of motorcycle enthusiasts are starting up.
www.motorcyclia.com
The plan is for www.motorcyclia.com
A wiki is basically a free on-line encyclopedia that can be read by anyone with on-line access and created or edited by anyone who has registered, which is free and easy to do.
–Buzz Kanter
JOURNALIST JOE NEEDS HELP–My friend Joe isn’t a biker per se, but he is still one of us motojournalists. A couple of Joe French compatriots have gotten the ball rolling to help injured photographer Joe Bonnello out. Thanks to Phillipe Danh from Frog Specialties and Stephan LeGrand and for industry folks like Don Emde and Greg Primm immediately stepping up to the plate! Can you please help spread the word?
When I met Joe 10 years ago, I was a young journalist coming straight from France to live the American Dream. Joe helped me out. I will never forgetit.
I want to help him out now. Here is a PayPal donation I started:http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/
The word is out. Donations are coming in.
A company here in town is going to print a tee-shirt “I helped Joe”and stickers for the riders. I’ll sale them at Glen Helen for the first roundof the Motocross outdoor series.
–Stephan
U.S. Correspondent since 1998
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BIKERS UNITE TO STOP BAD LEGISLATION– May has been declared Motorcycle Awareness Month by many local governments and municipalities. Many motorcycle rights activists have solicited and received proclamations from mayors, city councils, and Governors across the country declaring May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is running Public Service Announcements declaring May as NATIONAL Motorcycle Awareness Month.
In North Carolina, Governor Michael F. Easley proclaimed April 21-25 as ?MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK?. What?s up with that?
First, it isn?t even in May, second, it is only one week, third, If you insulted any other demographic of citizens by reducing from one month to one week the time allotted for the proclamation, you would hear a great uprising of voices, and fourth, given its new name, it is apparently aimed at making motorcyclists aware of opportunities to enhance the safe operation of a motorcycle through ?a combination of rider training and experience, good judgment and a knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements? . It gives credit to North Carolina Governor?s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), the North Carolina Motorcyclists? Education Foundation, the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program and motorcycling organizations in the promotion of motorcycle safety and awareness???and finally? it reminds and encourages other motor vehicle operators to be cautious and observe motorcycles, especially during their seasonal return to our streets and highways.
Beth Horner of the Governors Highway Safety Program said that the Governor declared May as Seatbelt Safety Awareness Month in honor of the ?CLICK IT OR TICKET? campaign?s 15th anniversary. Since they ?couldn?t make two proclamations for one month (?) they chose the week before.? (??)
Well, Gov, Thanks for the proclamation, but this is supposed to be a MONTH long campaign directed at ?other motor vehicle operators? to watch out for MOTORCYCLES. Not that there is anything wrong with learning to ride properly and legally, but that?s another issue. You can read the Governor?s proclamation at: http://www.governor .state.nc. us/Proclamation_ FullStory. asp
–By: Mark Infield
NEWS BRIEF–2009 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLE–Indian Motorcycle releases specifications for the 2009 Indian Chief.
Kings Mountain, NC?The long-anticipated introduction of the all-new 2009 Indian Chief motorcycle is approaching. As the launch date draws near (although it is yet to be announced), more details about the renaissance of this iconic American motorcycle brand are being revealed. This much is clear: the new Indian Motorcycle Company is taking a wholly different and measured approach to engineering, development and marketing of the new Indian Chief.
Founded in 1901, the legendary Indian brand remains America?s first motorcycle and is highly revered. Chairman Stephen Julius and President Steve Heese have orchestrated the re-launch of Indian. Under General Manager Chris Bernauer, an eleven-year veteran of Harley-Davidson, the Indian Motorcycle team has maintained a sharp focus on product development, design and engineering excellence.
?We?re very excited about the new Indian Chief which are, in every way, both true to the legacy of the Indian brand and representative of the highest level of engineering expertise? according to Mr. Bernauer. ?Indian aficionados everywhere will be pleased with these superior motorcycles which effectively blend timeless Indian design with contemporary motorcycle performance.?
For the past few years, Indian Motorcycle?s engineering staff, led by VP of Engineering Nick Glaja, have logged thousands of hours developing, evaluating and refining each and every engineering detail. Rigorous testing continues until each component has proven its durability and performance. There will be no rush to market. Mr. Glaja, also a motorcycling industry veteran, was Principal Engineer of Powertrain Technology at Harley-Davidson before joining Indian.
Mr. Glaja says ?Our goal was quite simple: to focus on the premium nature of this brand and build the finest Indian motorcycle ever. We took a ?clean sheet? approach to the engineering of this world class American legend to ensure a solid engineering platform. Benchmarks were set high and we believe our customers will be very happy.?
At the heart of the process has been an unrelenting emphasis on quality and craftsmanship. No details have been overlooked or considered too minor to be discussed and evaluated. The final assembly of each Indian Chief takes place at Kings Mountain by a team of technicians known for the passionate pursuit of their craft.
An overriding sense of reverence pervades Indian headquarters. There is an enormous sense of pride in being a part of the rebirth of Indian Motorcycle and that feeling translates into an attention to detail and genuine care for each and every component. Assembly is both loving and methodical, with obvious care taken to produce the finest Indian motorcycles the world has ever seen.
The new Indian Chief motorcycles are rightfully positioned as premium products and will be produced in limited numbers, with the focus on outstanding quality, performance and exclusivity. Limited production will ensure the highest level of quality is maintained and owners will be certain to enjoy the enduring value of an extraordinary new Indian Chief as well as true appreciation of ownership exclusivity.
The new Indian motorcycles are designed and engineered to be powerful works of art. The 2009 Indian Chief features a redesigned 105 cubic inch PowerPlus V-Twin powertrain with electronic closed loop sequential port fuel injection. A new charging system provides increased capacity for the EFI.
Engine cylinders are Nikasil plated, eliminating the need for cast-iron liners. A new crankshaft eliminates ?scissoring?. The exhaust system is a new design with integrated 3-way catalytic converter and heated oxygen sensors. All body parts are e-coated and the frame and swingarm are e-coated and powder coated for enhanced corrosion protection.
A six-speed transmission delivers power through the belt drive to 16-inch wheels out back. Stopping is achieved via Brembo 4-piston calipers, with 11.5? dual rotors up front. Standard 5.5-gallon tank helps extend cruising range. Seats are all-leather and built to exacting specifications. But specs don?t even begin to tell the story of what it?s like to ride an Indian. It?s simply awe-inspiring.
For 2009, Indian will offer four Chief models: Chief Standard, Chief Deluxe, Chief Roadmaster and Chief Vintage. As befits these limited-edition masterworks, base prices will range from $30,999 for the Standard to $31,999 for the Deluxe and $33,999 for the Roadmaster to $35,499 for the Chief Vintage. Primary differences between models are in levels of trim, seating configurations, fender design, paint combinations, and included accessories. (Individual spec sheets and images are included separately in this kit.)
The exciting reality for all motorcycle enthusiasts is that the 2009 Indian Chiefs are so much more than the sum of their parts. Each model is an integrated whole, the result of superior engineering and a reflection of achievement well beyond incremental improvement. The 2009 Indian Chiefs are all-new and a dramatic extension of the Indian Motorcycle legacy, certain to take their place in motorcycle history.
Given the ultra premium nature of the Indian Motorcycle brand, Indian will be very selective in judging the quality and number of dealers. By the end of 2008, it is expected that no more than thirty dealerships will be in place?primarily in top motorcycle markets. A new stand-alone dealership design of 10,000 square foot will be the flagship in major markets, although it is likely that these new structures will not be completed until sometime in 2009.
At present, Indian dealers are already staged for opening for Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles, with an additional twelve applications being processed. It should also be mentioned that the emotional appeal, value and power of the Indian brand will soon result in the launch and merchandising of the highest quality line of motorcycle apparel and accessories in the industry. Indian Motorcycle Apparel will launch the line this summer. Items will be available for purchase through dealerships, online at www.indianmotorcycle.com and at specialty retail stores.
In subsequent years, Indian plans to expand its dealer network to additional markets. Superior engineering, quality and performance, the incredible history and present-day cache of the Indian brand, the exclusivity factor, an obsession with customer satisfaction and a commitment to long term slow-growth and success are expected to serve Indian Motorcycle Company well into the future.
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BANDIT’S DAY ROLL JOURNEY–No it ain’t sushi.Got Great paint? Don?t want to mar the finish or add do dads to carrysaddlebags? Well, Bandit has the scratch for your itch. The Day Roll Bagwill carry tools, a $500 jacket, flashlight, your gal?s purse, a change ofclothes and anything else you need to get it together for a day trip.
The bag is designed to be taken off the bike whenever or worked withwhile in place. The easily accessible end pockets are great for padlocks,keys, bungee cords, smokes, a lighter, chapstick, anything you may need toget at quick.
The Day Roll is available for purchase in
–El Jeffe
BIKERNET BIKER RETURNS FROM SEA–A pirate walked into a bar and the bartender said, ‘Hey, I haven’tSeen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible.”What do you mean?’ said the pirate, ‘I feel fine.’
Bartender, ‘What about the wooden leg? You didn’t have that before.’
Pirate, ‘Well, we were in a battle and I got hit with a cannon ball, butI’m fine now.’
Bartender, ‘Well, OK, but what about that hook? What happened to yourhand?’
Pirate, ‘We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and got into asword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook.I’m fine, really.’
Bartender ‘What about that eye patch?’
Pirate, ‘Oh, one day we were at sea and a flock of birds flew over. Ilooked up and one of them pooped in my eye.’
‘You’re kidding,’ said the bartender, ‘you lost an eye just frombird shit.’
Pirate, ‘It was my first day with the hook.’
–from Rik
INDIAN MOTORCYCLES ARE COMING BACK–Just a quick note letting youknow that the new Indian Motorcycle will be sending news out this week. I wanted to give you heads up, so you can watch for it.
Darcy Betlach
Chrome Marketing
952-470-4297
LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST COMING IN OCTOBER–Las Vegas BikeFest is the excuse you?ve been looking for to go to Las Vegas.Come join over 40,000 other riders for great riding weather in Las Vegas,for the 8th Annual event, October 2-5, 2008. A four-day international eventwith a $100,000 Poker Run, custom bike show, vendor display, Miss & Mr. LasVegas BikeFest competitions, Grand Prize Giveaways, entertainment, and more.
Don?t miss Artistry in Iron, Master Builders Championship where youwill see a display of the 25 hottest builders bikes. Registration startsas low as $25 and includes event t-shirt, rally pin, commemorative gift, andmore.
For more information see the website at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com,or call toll-free 1-866-BIKEFEST or e-mail info@lasvegasbikefest.com.
HERE’S SOME WICKED BARS FROM GREG’S–Greg Rice, of Greg’s Custom Cycle Works, has extended his Deep Sickness product line to include these Wicked handlebars.
The bars are designed with a unique tri-point configuration, and are offered two ways, pre-drilled for external wiring or ready for internal runs.
Wicked bars are made from 1.5-inch DOM steel tubing and measure 32 inches across with a 6-inch rise. The risers can be made longer or shorter, tailored to your riding style and comfort.
They are available in a wide variety of custom colors or can be ordered chromed, powdered or raw.
Greg’s Custom Cycle Works
Clearwater, Florida
(727) 461-4808
BRITTOWN COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU–Thanks for the email, really appreciate it. We actually have spent the past4 weeks fine-tuning things and are really happy with the how the film looksand sounds now. The timing of your note is perfect since we’re shipping theDVD next week, we’ll get you one as soon as it’s ready.
In other news, the Brittown Tour is being kicked off in San Fran nextweekThursday with a full night of screenings at the Roxie (March 27th – 6:30pm,8:30pm, 10:30pm) to coincide with the Clubman’s All British Weekend! Morescreenings are being lined up all over the globe, it’s gonna be a crazySummer.
Earl is salt of the earth, he helps us out a lot and did great work onScotty’s Brittown Bobber.
–Zack
GIRL LOOKING FOR AMERICAN BEAUTY PAGEANT SPONSORS–Hi I am a Delegate running as “Elite Lone Star State” in the American BeautyPageant and am looking for sponsors.
Would you be interested in sponsoring me. I would also love to do anadvertisement for your company. You can check out my web site for the show Ihost:
H2oh!.tv
Look forward to hearing from you.
–Jimisu
713.385.7781 cell
A LEGENDARY RIDE INTO A LIMITLESS FUTURE–The 2009 Indian Chief, and additional models to be introduced in subsequentyears, continue Indian’s tradition of technological innovation, mechanicalexcellence, quality construction, rock-solid reliability, and exquisitestyling.
Designed by some of the most honored engineers in the American motorcycleindustry, assembled by dedicated craftsmen with an ingrained passion toimbue every motorcycle leaving the plant with Indian’s legendary “live toride” spirit, the New Indian Motorcycle is not for everyone … nor is itintended to be.
On the contrary, it is the ultimate American cruiser for roaming roadsless traveled as well as those designated Interstate highways. Thequintessential motorcycle for riders who neither lead nor follow packs, butstand above and apart from them, comfortable in their individualism, securein their identity.
With a wide range of factory-designed-and-fitted personalization optionsincluding seats and saddlebags, wheels and fenders, classic Crimson and 21stcentury hand-painted color schemes, the New Indian Motorcycle makes astatement — your statement — with every mile it carries you. Here, there,anywhere, everywhere, and — always, always — home again.
When will these extraordinary machines, now running as prototypes at ourKings Mountain, North Carolina Wigwam be ready for you to ride? Sooner thanyou think. But not a moment before they’re absolutely worthy of the Indianbadge, a proud nameplate still seen on more than 35,000 road-worthy,50-plus-year-old Indian motorcycles.
http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/
BIKERNET AVON TYRE (TIRE DAMNIT!) OF THE MONTH– Here we have theAvon AM26 Road rider. The Roadrider is a bias ply construction tire thatcombines outstanding performance with long tire life. Designed forSportsters and bikes of a similar weight class, the rubber compound isspecially formulated for excellent grip year round and the carcass isdesigned to provide a large ?footprint? at all lean angles.
The centraltread grove is designed for optimized water dispersion but is interruptedever few inches to eliminate the ?white-lining? effect (when your bike hitsa grove in the road and gets pulled along with it.) All this performance isbacked with a V speed rating (149 mph) on all sizes for all you speedjunkies.
With 32 sizes available, the Roadrider line includes a lot of those hardto find sizes for older bikes that we still love to ride but that might usenow outdated and hard to find tire sizes. It is also very competitivelypriced, which we know everyone loves.
Check it out at a shop near you!
THE WHISKEY CHASING REPORTER CHECKS IN–Glad your site is back up.Still a few glitches but I know you’ll get it straightened out. You’reprobably wondering why this drunk fuck is writing you again. Well, I guessit’s like this:
I know you know how it was, and when I am drinking, I start thinkingabout how things were back in the ’70s. I think about how folks were. Likewhen you cruised into a small town and you find some great band in a bar andyou never even heard of the fuckers before. Like this band we saw once thathad everyone jumpin’ on tables and groovin. Their name was Salt Creek out ofIdaho.
One time in Moscow, Idaho, we walked into a place called the CapricornBallroom and Norton Godamn Buffalo was jammin on the harp in this place.Yeehaw! Well, I know those days are over but the fact is I still look forthat feeling we used to get and once in while you find it. Know what I meandude? Like at a biker bash someplace.
Anyway, there is still a few of us left. Sorry to bug you brother, but hey, if you can’t bug a brother then who canyou bug ?
–Copey
I might be Scot but I’ll drink on St.Paddy’s weekend. WTF, the Irishneed friends too!
HUNGARIAN ROD ‘N CUSTOM SHOW IS NEXT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPAFFILIATE– The second annual Rod ‘n Custom Show will take place overthe weekend of May 3-4 in Budapest, Hungary.The show, claimed to be the biggest custom event in Eastern Europe, will beheld in the HungExpo exhibition center which features a 70,000 sq ft indoorexhibition hall together with a 65,000 sq ft outdoor area. In addition tocustom motorcycles, the event will also feature Hot Rods and classicAmerican cars.
The centerpiece Custom Bike Show is now the Hungarian Affiliate to theOfficial World Championship of Custom Bike Building and has alreadyattracted entries from 14 countries. The Best in Show winner will receive a5000 Euro contribution towards the expense of competing in this year’sOfficial World Championship of Custom Bike Building in Sturgis, August 3-6.Individual class prizes have been kindly sponsored by Custom Chrome Europe,Harley-Davidson Gyor and Highway Hawk.
Last year’s event attracted around 17,000 visitors and a field of over 80bikes from 9 countries competing for the prizes. Mike Pruss of South FloridaChoppers travelled over for the opening of their Budapest store and alsotook home the Best in Show accolade for his bike “Killer Orange”.
ROD ‘N CUSTOM SHOW
Email: info@rodandcustom.hu
www.rodandcustom.hu (in English)
ANTI-GUN CONTROL TESTIMONY–This is a short take on the Gun Control issue going forward now in theSupreme Court, and this young woman’s poignant experience. She hashighlighted for me an important point; she’s not mad at the madman whokilled her parents, he is like a mad dog… this wasn’t about robbery or ahit, he was just crazy and there’s no diplomacy or wily negotiator who isgoing to get him to see reason.
He should be in a rubber room or on amadman’s Devil’s Island where he will be unable to injure or kill sanecitizens. Problem is judges, psychologists and parole boards can’t seem toget past the “lawyers view” that the pathological killer “has served histime and must be “set free.”
DRACONIAN FLORIDA LAWS ATTACKED–I read the article by Robert Conroy about the draconian laws in Florida. Ihave been there and will never be back. I say we not only boycott Daytonabut every biker and not just Harley riders, but everybody from dirt ridersto wannabe?s move out and take your money. Hell even cut a canal betweenFlorida and the free USA. What the hell give it to Cuba. That?s the way theyact there.
Everybody was rude and acted like they did not want you thereeven the restaurants. One of them we ate in did not bring us forks or spoonsand when I ask for them they acted like you were supposed to eat with yourfingers. When she brought them to us she just threw them on the table. Ihave traveled all over these states and Florida has got to be the mostcommunistic state I have ever been in. It was like the KGB was everywhereeven way out in the woods. You were never out of their site.
We were pulled over by a couple of under cover cops in an old Buick andthey had beards, long hair and vest. The car followed us for a while thenturned on strobes installed in the grill. We were going the speed limit,obeying all the laws I could think of, and I did not want to pull over forsomeone that looked like that. Not that I was scared, I just did not wantto get into a shootout, as the repercussions from it is a lot of Hassle. Ithought they were maybe escorting a trailer or pipe load or something. Copswere the last things I thought they were. Needless to say no matter how manytimes I changed lanes they did to, so I pulled over in a parking lot. But itleft them in the road and they copped an attitude, as if they did not haveone all ready, so I pulled up a little more.
I ask them who they were andthey flashed their badges. I ask them why they were pulling me over, since Iwas in a van (a citizens vehicle), hey my buddy was partially paralyzed andhe wanted to see Daytona. They said I had an expired sticker on my plate.Hey I am from Texas and they stopped that a long time ago and I think they,new that or maybe not, you know I don?t think they give an IQ test to cops.
But I think they just used that for an excuse. After looking at me andchecking all my papers they proceeded to go to the van. My van’s burglaralarm works off and onand would you know it, just as the cop reached for the door the alarmlocked. You should have seen the look on his face and my wife’s who thoughtI did it, and I thought she did it. We all knew, except the cops, we hadabout six or seven guns in the van, I never travel unarmed to go camping inthe woods. Maybe the guns were overkill as some of them were assault typeguns with about a dozen 30 & 40 round mags and a couple of pistols, justunder the back seat on the floorboard.
He ask if he could search my van, what was I supposed to say NO, ofcourse I said yes and explained that the alarm was broke trying my best tokeep a straightface. He looked around and we had no beer cans or earthly smells so hechecked everybody?s ID. Even thou I knew what was in the van I still gavethem a rash of shit for looking so sneaky, and I think it distracted themlong enough not to look very far. Not having beer cans or other smells mighthave helped to, and all driving records were clean so they cut us loose.After that somebody on rice rocket hit and killed an old lady. A resident noless, so needless to say the cops were shuttingit down early.
We had one more day on the hotel room paid for but we wereso paranoid by midnight we spent all night packing up and scooted out underthe cover of darkness. As we were on our way back. Way out in the woods wesaw cops one after another with people pulled over, handcuffed, strippingtheir car or bike down.
I was never so glad to cross the Texas line in my life. I think I willstick to north or west but I will never go back to that hellhole.
–THE CAPTAIN
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COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
NCOM CONVENTION RAISES THE BAR
?Large & In Charge? was the theme of the 23rd annual NCOM Convention in Houston, Texas, and in living up to the hype it drew 1,640 attendees from across the country making it the largest gathering of bikers? rights activists in the world! Held Mother?s Day weekend, May 8-11, 2008, this annual gathering featured meetings, seminars and group discussions focusing on safety issues, legal rights, legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our right to ride and Freedom of the Road.
Following the AIM Chief of Staffs meetings on Wednesday and an NCOM Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, the Convention kicked off Friday morning with the NCOM Legislative Task Force meeting and the AIM Attorney Conference. Afternoon seminars included ?Lobbying 101? and ?New and Successful Programs in Bikerland?. Special Meetings were convened for “SMRO Presidents,” “Christian Unity Conference,” “Women in Motorcycling,” “Black Clubs and Minority Outreach,” and “Clean and Sober Roundtable.”
The Confederation of Clubs General Patch Holder Meeting on Friday evening was the best attended to date, and featured representatives of over 50 COC’s from throughout North America.
This year’s agenda was packed with interesting and thought-provoking sessions, including ?Global Changes in the Laws Affecting Motorcyclists?, ?Brothers Behind Bars?, ?Defenders – A New Political Action Group?, a meeting of the American Biker Party and Slider Gilmore’s always informative and entertaining ?The Golden Hour? seminar teaching bikers how to save each others’ lives.
Topping off the weekend’s festivities was the traditional Silver Spoke Awards Banquet, recognizing the achievements and accomplishments of our fellow riders. South Dakota State Senator Jim “Putt” Putnam entertained the crowd as the dinner speaker during the Silver Spoke Awards ceremony on Saturday evening with his homespun humor. This year’s Silver Spokes were awarded to:
GOVERNMENT: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery
MEDIA: Bill & Darlene Bish, publishers of Ridin? On Motorcycle Magazine
LEGAL: Texas A.I.M. Attorney William Smith
ENTERTAINMENT: Musician Jimmy Vaughn, who ignited the crowd with his new song about Freedom
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Laura Reid, NCOM Board Secretary
RON ROLOFF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD was presented to longtime freedom fighter Dave Breakiron of ABATE of Delaware.
Many thanks to ABATE of Texas, the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA-II) and the Texas Confederations of Clubs for hosting this record-setting event. Thanks also go out to the Texas Confederations of Clubs and Soldiers for Jesus M/C for hosting Hospitality Suites during non-meeting times throughout the weekend.
The 2008 NCOM Convention was dedicated to the memory of Waldo Stuart, Longview Tom and Michael ?Twanger? Hays.
Make plans now to attend next year’s 24th Annual NCOM Convention next Mother?s Day weekend, May 7-10, 2009, in Reno, Nevada. For further information, contact NCOM at (800) 525-5355.
STUDY CLAIMS HELMET LAWS MAY SAVE LIVES, BUT NOT VERY MANY
A new study reported in the American Journal of Public Health finds that the repeal of motorcycle helmet requirements for adults has been associated with an increase in motorcycle fatalities, beyond the general increase that has been seen throughout the country in the last decade or so, although the impact they found looks pretty modest:
On average, when compared to state experience with no helmet mandate, universal helmet laws were associated with an 11.1% reduction in motorcyclist fatality rates, whereas rates in states with partial coverage statutes (applying only to riders younger than 21) were not statistically different from those with no helmet law. Furthermore, in the states in which recent repeals of universal coverage have been instituted, the motorcyclist fatality rate increased by an average of 12.2% over what would have been projected had universal coverage been maintained.
In terms of fatalities prevented each year, the effect estimated by this study is not very impressive. In 2004, for example, “an estimated 135 (or 5.8%) fewer fatalities would have occurred” in the 31 states without universal helmet laws had those states forced adult motorcyclists to wear head protection. That’s just a handful of fatalities per state each year.
?Even the undramatic results of this study may over-estimate the impact of helmet laws,? wrote Jacob Sullum in the April 1, 2008 online edition of ?reason? magazine, citing in particular that researchers did not take into consideration miles traveled.
Some anti-helmet-law activists argue that helmets, on balance, decrease motorcycle safety by making riders more reckless, making their heads heavier, or impairing their hearing and peripheral vision. According to this study, helmet laws reduce fatalities to some extent, but as Sullum points out; ?It just does not seem to be a very big effect, which is one reason opponents of these laws have been so successful at rolling them back and preventing legislators from re-imposing them.?
WORLD?S FIRST VISION ZERO MOTORCYCLE ROAD OPENS IN EUROPE
?A milestone for motorcycle safety,? said FEMA President Hans Petter Strifeldt as he officially opened the World?s First Vision Zero Road for motorcycles along RV 32 in Norway on May 7, 2008.
The motorcycle community has long expressed concerns over ?Vision Zero?, the strategy in which road authorities have envisioned how to achieve zero deaths and zero serious injuries on the roads. These concerns are due to the vision depending primarily on bans and regulations instead of adaptation of the road environment to suit all road users – motorcyclists included.
Viewed by European government officials as high-risk road users, motorcycles have been all but excluded from the Vision Zero document. The Vision Zero document has first and foremost given anti-motorcycle campaigners an opening to propose a ban on motorcycles as these, they claim, are not compatible with a Vision Zero. But today, with the opening of this motorcycle friendly road, these claims have been effectively quashed, stated the President of the Federation of European Motorcycle Associations (FEMA).
The Vision Zero Motorcycle Road is the brainchild of two passionate engineers at the regional Road Authorities, Jan Petter Lyng and Bj?rn R. Kirste, who have successfully designed the road exactly as the motorcyclists themselves recommend. It is not much that is needed to make a motorcycle-friendly road with regard to preventing injuries in case of accidents: Crash barriers fitted with a sub-rail, forgiving side terrain, well thought out placing of signposts, cutting down sight-hindering vegetation – all in all small modifications and investments that are beneficial for all road users, including bicycles and cars. The price tag for modifying these 15 kilometres of road is estimated to 630,000 euros.
?The importance of this stretch of road in the middle of Norway cannot be overrated,? said FEMA in announcing the opening. ?It is the first Vision Zero Motorcycle road, not only in Norway, not only in Europe, but in the world.? As the representative for Europe?s road riding motorcyclists, FEMA will do what it can to promote this road to other nation?s road authorities as an example of what is possible to achieve with relatively small means, FEMA President Hans Petter Strifeldt concluded.
CAR AIRBAGS CAN PROTECT MOTORCYCLISTS
Ask any motorcyclist what the most dangerous part of riding is and most of them will tell you; “People in cars that aren’t paying attention.” Not too long ago, an airbag suit was developed in an effort to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries to motorcycle riders. Now, Autoliv Inc., out of Sweden has developed a new airbag system for automobiles that could impact fatality numbers by reducing the impact on riders.
The system uses an airbag mounted in the A-Pillar of the car. When a front end impact is detected, the airbag will inflate, covering most of the car?s hood and some of the windshield. Studies show that many injuries and fatalities could be avoided if this simple measure was taken. In fact, the Dutch Cycling Federation estimates that over 60 lives could be saved and over 1500 serious injuries could be avoided every year by using these airbags.
The system won’t only serve motorcycle riders however, it will cover pedal bikes and pedestrians as well. Obviously these accidents will be at a much lower speed, but the impact on the hood will still be reduced by a significant amount.
No official word on where or when the system will be installed, but with so much potential, it shouldn’t take long.
ROW LEGISLATION PASSED IN MARYLANDLeather jackets mingled with pin-striped suits as motorcyclists arrived at the State House to see their driving-safety bill signed into law by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley.
?The bill will impose a six-month suspension, a $1,000 fine or both on drivers who injure or kill somebody by violating road right-of-way laws,? reported the Washington Post.
Members of ABATE of Maryland have fought for the past five years to pass the legislation, but the fight became personal in 2006 after the driver of a sport utility vehicle was involved in an accident that killed their state director, Marty Schultz.
“As things would have it, we proceeded on with the bill,” said Gary R. “Pappy” Boward, chairman of ABATE of Maryland Inc. “Everyone was getting very involved legislatively, this was [Mr. Schultz’s] assignment.”
?Pappy? told the Post that many bikers were disappointed when the person who struck Mr. Schultz received a minimal fine – less than $100 – and no other penalty.
The right-of-way bill passed the House and Senate unanimously this year, and had the support of Maryland?s Motor Vehicle Administration. The bill applies to all vehicles, but the motorcyclists advocated for it because bikes are tough to see at intersections.
The MVA reported 17,312 “failure-to-yield” accidents in 2006, resulting in 81 deaths and 8,015 injuries.
BIKERS BANNED FROM ATLANTA HOT SPOT
Metro Atlanta motorcyclists have been banned from Atlantic Station, a popular dining and retail district that no longer allows riders to drive through or park there.
Atlantic Station officials say they took action after facing ongoing problems. “They continually don’t abide by the code of conduct down here, continually rev their engines really loud,” said Brian Leary of Atlantic Station in a television interview with Fox 5.
Atlantic Station started telling motorcyclists about the change last month and will soon post signs and start ticketing violators. “I know it’s tough. We do definitely apologize to the motorcycle owners and riders but in the meantime we are making the change,” said Leary.
AUSTRALIA TO OUTLAW ?BIKIES?
Police soon will have the power to “squash” bikie gangs and force them to move elsewhere after the Government’s controversial anti-bikie legislation recently passed through Parliament.
Police Minister Paul Holloway said SA (South Australia) was on the verge of having the nation’s and perhaps the world’s toughest anti-bikie laws. “These are the laws that police have asked for and, finally, we are able to ensure police have exactly what they need to take on these criminal bikie gangs,” he said.
When the laws are gazetted, it will be illegal for anyone to associate with known bikies six or more times a year. Bikies also will be banned from specific locations. The Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Bill 2007 also will enable Police Commissioner Mal Hyde to obtain orders from the Attorney-General, Michael Atkinson, declaring bikie gangs illegal.
The Government “hoped” to have the laws in place by July 1. The legislation was criticized as draconian by other states at a March meeting of State and Federal Government ministers.
The legislation now goes back to the Lower House for final approval.
WEIRD NEWS: LAWMAKERS GO NUTS OVER FAKE TESTICLES
With hot-button issues like immigration, the environment, and the failing real estate market crowding the “national conversation” these days, it’s nice to see a few ballsy Floridians with the cojones to take on important issues like fake testicles.
The brave Florida state Senate passed an amendment to a transportation bill that would levy a $60 fine against anyone with TruckNutz or generic-made fake testicles dangling from their rear bumpers.
Of course, some naysayers are arguing that there are more important things to legislate against than fake balls, which are harmless decorations for your truck or motorcycle for those who suffer a genital inferiority complex.
Sen. Carey Baker, who proposed the amendment, acknowledged his critics’ concerns and said that “I do have more important things to do this session. But I think this is important, too.”
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Life is a grindstone… whether it grinds you down, or polishes you up… depends on what you’re made of.”
–Jacob Braude
