BIKERNET HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK NEWS–SUGGESTION TO ERIC BUELL, NEW ILLINOIS LAW, ABATE FLORIDA NEEDS YOUR HELP, BUILDERS BREAKFAST UPDATES, EASYRIDERS TOUR WINNER UPDATES, NEW BOBBER FROM KUSTOM FAB, MRF OPPOSES US DOT ATTACK ON MOTORCYCLISTS, GREAT AMERICAN BUILDER COMING TO DAYTONA, AMSOIL RECOMMENDATIONS, D&D FOR FATBOY AND DEUCE AND SPS PARTY WITH DEALERS.

Hey goddamnit,

I beat the cold and now I’m back in full fuckin’ swing. Nothing like taking a couple of days off, to have the shit pile up like a rush-hour traffic jam. We’re looking for a translator to turn short German bike features from Horst into English for Bikernet. Let me know if you can help. We need to bring you a couple of features from the Padua AMD show in Italy. Outstanding bikes.

We’ve kicked off the Root Beer Float project bike by Kent Weeks for the lovely Sin Wu. Rivera/Primo wants us to put together another install tech. Berry Wardlaw is checking and tuning the Assalt Weapan in Dotham, Alabama. Next race, the Maxton Mile. Lee Clemens and the Departure Bike Works Crew have the 1940 Bonne Belle (above) in their shop (stop by and check it out). I’m about to start a series of techs on a Pro Street, touring bike build at the Bikernet Headquarters. I’ve been invited to attend a Pirelli Tire Night Dragon unveiling in Daytona and go for a ride along the coast with the Pirelli gang so I’m headed to Bike Week.

It’s my son’s Birthday today, and I made him a belt buckle, since he’s the president of a local Christian Club called the Saints. Plus we have a new set of Knockout Motorcycle Company Shovelhead pipes to install on Jeremiah’s bobber, if he ever shows up again. We will deliver the tech next week. Plus we have some killer features coming your way. So we’re back at it. Let’s hit the news:

SUCKER PUNCH SALLY PARTY’S WITH NEW DEALER–Here are some pictures from the Pikes Peak SuckerPunch Sally’s grand opening. Great turn out and hugeinterest here in snowy Colorado even though it will bea few months before we can ride.

–Ken
http://www.michaelsmotorcycleworks.com/
Address isMichael’s Motorcycle Works
108. E. Hwy 24
Woodland Park, CO 80863
719-687-3567
info@michaelsmotorcycleworks.com

SHIPPING 2008 D&D PERFORMANCE EXHAUST PIPES ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON FATBOY AND DEUCE–Slip On Pipes From D&D Roar on Fat Boy & Deuce Motorcycles.

D&D Performance Enterprises are shipping the 2008 Fat Cat slip-ons exhaust pipes for the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Softail and Deuce motorcycles. Enthusiasts can choose between a slash cut even cut or a staggered cut for one of Harley’s most popular models.

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and Deuce Softail slip-on pipes are manufactured with show chrome and full wrap heat shields, which keep all discoloration out of sight. Enthusiasts can also select the black coating option as an alternative to chrome.

The entire line of D&D performance exhaust pipes for the softail family of Harley motorcycles are built with direct fitment that requires no cutting, welding or grinding.

Every Harley-Davidson Fat Boy slip-on pipe is torture tested on D&D’s state-of-the-art in-house Super Flow Eddy Current Ram Air dynamometer. This is done in combination with the Super Flow Bench and the first in the industry, multi cylinder Lambda Fuel Air Ratio Sensors, which are interfaced with the dynamometer for real time meter and graph analysis.

This means that performance is always increased with a D & D exhaust pipe. They sound awesome because we tuned them that way.

SKID MARKS FROM FATBOB–At least they’re even.

BANDIT’S BEDROLL JOURNEY AND NO, THAT AIN’T SUSHI– I thought about the Old West and the bedrolls the cowboys used to carry their shit, and it came to me. Something over the headlight, as long as it wasn’t too heavy, could do the trick. The bike would maintain its nasty profile, I could still pack someone on the back, and carry my shit.

As I wound through the canyon, my mind went to work on the bedroll concept. Could it carry all I wanted to pack? Another question smacked me as I rounded another corner and caught a glimpse of the Pacific lapping the Malibu shores in the distance. What about a tool bag? The short answer is yes, the perfect bag for the job.

Bandit’s Bed Roll is the perfect combo of tool bag and weekender engineered by the man that delivers form and function and keeps your ride looking clean. So pull out your wallet and click here to get your official Bandit Bed Roll Today.

–Wrench

AFTERMARKET OIL ADDITIVES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH AMSOIL MOTORCYCLE OIL–For “on road” use in engines, transmissions and primary chaincases, change AMSOIL MCV and AMSOIL engine oil filter at twice the motorcycle manufacturer change interval or one year, whichever comes first. Change other brand oil filters at standard intervals.

For “off road” use in engines, transmissions and primary chaincases, change AMSOIL MCV at the standard motorcycle manufacturer change interval.

For racing or in engines modified from the original factory design, no change interval recommendation is made. Oil changes are at the owner’s discretion.

When you’re ready to buy Amsoil Synthetic Motorcycle Oil go to www.synthetic…h.com/1124190 where you can place your order online. Be sure to look at our EAA air filters and EaO oil filters as well, they are the best filters on the market today and will protect your engine better than any other filter available.

THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BUILDER COMING TO DAYTONA AT THE SEMINOLE ROADHOUSE–The Next Great American Builder is joining forces with stars Paul Cox and Billy Lane at the Hard Rock Roadhouse on Main Street during Daytona Bike Week every day beginning February 28th. Stop by and say hi to Billy and Paul, plus get up close and personal with our special guests throughout the week.

Precious metal and raw hide guru Bill Wall will be doing some of his one of a kind leather work. Custom painter extraordinaire Buck Wild is striping and airbrushing tanks. Kendall Johnson and Paul Yaffe will be hanging. And we got Russell Mitchell in the house plus many many many more! Anyone interested in competing on the TV show can enter on the spot at the Great American Builder booth.

Pop in and find out all the latest from The Next Great American Builder crew themselves. It is our first official outing together! So come check us out.

For more info: greatamericanbuilder.tv OR myspace.com/greatamericanbuilder

MRF STRONGLY OPPOSES US DOT ATTACK ON MOTORCYCLE TRAINING FUNDS–The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that United States Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters sent letters to Capitol Hill with draft legislation outlining her intention to raid the 2010 motorcycle training and awareness funds set aside by Congress in the last Highway Bill (PL 109-59). Peters announced on Thursday, February 14 that she would like to see the earmarked training and awareness funds made available to promote the use of helmets in individual states.

“The MRF is extremely disappointed that Mrs. Peters would choose this small, yet critical, grant program to raid. We understand her desire to encourage helmet use, but couldn’t the Secretary of Transportation find a more suitable program to fund her personal helmet hunt?” said Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations for the MRF.

The 2010 funds were a direct result of years of intense lobbying by state motorcyclists’ rights organizations (SMROs) and individual motorcyclists from across this country, and were intended for two very specific aspects of motorcycle safety — motorcycle rider education and motorist awareness of motorcycles. These two aspects of motorcycle safety have been grossly under-funded at the state level for years, often solely at the direct expense of motorcyclists themselves through licensing and registration fees.

The 2010 funding program, in its second year, is a way for the motorcyclists of this country to get a little help from the feds to save lives. The fact is that helmet use has always been a major plank in the platform at the US Department of Transportation (DOT). So why now take away funds desperately needed for other areas of motorcycle safety? The training and awareness programs in statewide operation now are in jeopardy of reduced or zero funding every year. This federal program was designed to allow a trickle of cash to the states to at least keep current programs running. Should Peters get her way, that trickle becomes nothing but a drip. In addition, the current 2010 grant program is not funding failing programs. In order to qualify for the grant, each state has to demonstrate success in its programs by reducing fatalities.

Secretary Peters narrowly skates around an existing law that bans the federal government from lobbying states to enact statewide legislation. She does this by not asking that the money be used for helmet LAW advocacy, but by asking the money be used for helmet USE advocacy.

What’s actually happened and how concerned do we need to be? You may be asking yourself that very question about now. Here is the real worldscenario: Mary Peters has sent two letters to Congress – one to Speaker Pelosi and the other to Senate President Cheney. The letters include draft legislation that would amend section 2010 to allow funds to be used for the promotion of helmet use.

–Bruce Arnold
http://ldrlongdistancerider.com/bikers_rights.php

THE NEW HAWAIIAN BOBBER FROM KUSTOM FAB–Just thought I give you sneak peek of an article we?re putting together for Bikernet. The bike is called the Bar Hoppa ! It’s our shops version of Budget Bike. You know, not too expensive, but something Kool to ride.

–Darren

THIS JUST IN: 2009 EASYRIDERS CENTERFOLD TOUR WINNERS–
Shannon Davidson Chopp Shop
Jerry Burrow Rodhawgs
Cecil Tipton
Bruce Mullins Skunkworks
John Dodson Gangster
Tempest Cycles

Kent from Lucky Devil in Houston hauled all these bikes to the Dallas ER Show and returned with three or four trophies. Congrats, Kent.

Billy Lane won all the marbles at Columbus, with his unbelievable 1917 Henderson tied to a BMW trans and shaft drive

–John Green

DON’T MISS THE DAYTONA BIKE WEEK BUILDERS’ BREAKFAST–Have breakfast with your favorite builder. Each builder will chow down at his own table.

Just confirmed, Vinnie and Cody previously with OCC, will attend Breakfast. Limited tickets available now at one of two places.

Tickets Available at:1. J&P Cycles Store located at Destination Daytona(tickets sold inside, at register up until Monday 3/3)

2. http://www.brucerossmeyer.com,Online sales only until Monday 3/3

FYI: We have less than 100 tickets available as of tonight.

Darcy Betlach
Chrome Marketing
952-470-4297

ABATE OF FLORIDA IN TROUBLE–ABATE needs your help to continue these efforts! Currently, less than 1 percent of Florida’s 900,00+ endorsed motorcyclists are among the 7,500 members, in 30 Chapters that make up ABATE of Florida, Inc. These dedicated motorcyclists represent and work to preserve and protect the rights of all Florida bikers; sport riders, cruisers, organized riders and free-riders alike. Come for the party! Stay for the mission! For additional information on ABATE of Florida, Inc. visit us on the web at www.abateflorida.com.

RIDE FREE
–ROGUE

TERRY O’BRIEN PROMOTED TO PUBLISHER OF AMERICAN IRON RETAILER AND TO VICE PRESIDENT OF TAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC– STAMFORD (February 18, 2008) – Terry O’Brien has been recently promoted to Publisher of American Iron Retailer – a leading trade publication for the V-Twin industry, and to Vice President of Sales for TAM Communications, Inc.

“Over the years Terry has taken on greater responsibility here, and he has always risen to the challenges.” TAM founder and president Buzz Kanter said. “Starting in ad sales, Terry quickly rose to Advertising Manager, and then to Advertising Director for all of our magazines. Now we are pleased to announce Terry has added Vice President of Sales and Publisher of American Iron Retailer to his responsibilities.”

“Thanks to our very low staff turnover we have built strong editorial and advertising teams.” Stated Kanter. “Our American Iron Magazine is the world’s best selling Harley-oriented motorcycle magazine on the newsstand, RoadBike is the fastest growing motorcycle magazine on the newsstand, and American Iron Retailer is the most respected trade magazine for V-Twin dealers. We are always looking for our next venture, and as we continue to expand I am counting on Terry’s impressive leadership abilities.”

You can contact Terry O’Brien at TerryO@TamCommunications.com or call him at 203.425.8777 x 112

NEW ILLINOIS LAW–Wow: Illinois has no helmet law. Now, the government is coming in as surrogate parent in that you have to obtain a child passenger permit, for $100, to allow your child under the age of 16 to ride without a helmet. Michigan started with an opt out bill, allowing them to ride without a helmet if they purchased the $100 dollar a year permit.

Now Illinois is following suit with children under 16. Michigan’s bill died and I hope this one does too.

–Pan

BIKERNET READER MAKES SUGGESTION TO ERIC BUELL–Just read about Eric’s Buell rotor install. It’s a great idea and thework in very good looking. Unfortunately he put the rotor on the wrongside for the caliper to work correctly. He now has the tire rotatinginto the wrong end of the caliper. This will make the pads wearexcessively fast.

Buell used a progressive design to maximize thebraking force as well as make the pads last longer. Eric has itinstalled backwards. In his install the largest pot gets the leadingedge.

If he mounted it on the opposite side it would work properly. That’s thesame reason I can’t use my Buell rotor and caliper now that I switchedto a springer. The caliper won’t be installed correctly. To make it workEric needs to buy the after market calipers that the Buell ones lookjust like (you know the brand). They can be purchased in the correctorientation for Eric’s bike. I don’t believe the Buell ones areavailable for the opposite side.

–Rebel
lostviking@fastmail.fm

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COAST TO COAST FOR FEBRUARY–MOTORCYCLE BANS, BUMBERS, HELMET LAW BASTARDS AND THE FIGHT FOR EQUALITY

THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com.

COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish
National Coalition of Motorcyclists

TRANSPORTATION CHIEF CALLS FOR HELMET USEU.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters sent legislation to Congress on February 14th seeking to divert funding from rider training and motorcycle awareness funds to promote helmet use.

According to the Department of Transportation, the legislation submitted to Congress would allow states to use federal motorcycle safety funding to promote the use of motorcycle helmets. Currently, states are limited to using the funds for motorcycle safety training and awareness programs only.

In spite of a Congressional ban on the federal agency lobbying state legislatures in favor of passing helmet laws, Secretary Peters wrote letters to House and Senate leaders ?seeking greater flexibility for states to target one of the leading causes of motorcycle deaths across the nation ? riding without a helmet.?

?Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters is requesting an amendment to allow the SAFETEA-LU Section 2010 Grant funds to be used to promote helmet use in a letter sent to President of Senate Dick Cheney and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi,? explained Sputnik, Chairman of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF). ?This is nothing more than a raid on a fund that was intended for motorcycle awareness and education. Motorcyclists across the nation fought hard for many years to get this grant money and the outlines for its usage were hammered out and agreed upon.?

Consider writing letters to your Senators and Representatives asking them to do the following:
1. Write Secretary Peters and request she withdraw her proposed amendment.
2. Speak with your legislators against this letter in an attempt to gather votes against this amendment if she does not withdraw it and it becomes a written bill.

INCREASED GLOBAL DEMAND FOR MOTORCYCLES FORECASTGlobal demand for motorcycles is projected to exceed 59 million unites in 2011. According to a new study from The Freedonia Group, Inc., a Cleveland-based industry market research firm, the demand for motorcycles is forecast to advance 6.0 percent annually to 59 million units in 2011, representing $49 billion in manufacturers’ sales.

?This growth emanates from a mix of developed market incremental improvements and emerging market expansions,? quoted the independent report released February 7th. ?Demand for all categories of motorcycles is expected to remain healthy, despite the plateauing of growth in key markets such as China, which is rapidly transitioning away from motorcycles and toward cars for its transportation needs.?

These and other trends, including market share and company profiles, are presented in “World Motorcycles”, a market research study conducted by The Feedonia Group, an unbiased international business analyst with Fortune 500 clientele. The most rapid growth will occur in developing markets, where rising income levels and the introduction of higher quality machines featuring the latest technologies will fuel demand.

?This growth will be tempered in part by the increasing number of restrictions or outright bans on motorcycle use in urban areas in Asia,? according to their research. ?In developed markets, fuel prices and increasing restrictions on car use in some regions such as Western Europe are stoking interest in the exceptional fuel economy and cost effectiveness motorcycles offer. While the market for large and expensive high displacement motorcycles will also remain moderately strong, concerns regarding future demand have emerged due to the aging of the customer base, especially in the United States and Western Europe.?

Two separate motorcycle markets exist, as broken down in the report. The first centers on the industrialized Triad (the US, Japan and Western Europe), where motorcycles are seen as pleasure vehicles. The other, much larger market in unit terms exists in the emerging economies of Asia, Latin America and the Africa/Mideast region, where motorcycles are seen as primary family and work vehicles. ?While Asia is dominant in terms of unit volume, most key players derive far higher revenues per unit from sales in developed markets such as North America,? says the study.

VISION ZEROAn international conference has been convened to investigate methods of eliminating all risk on the roads, and the possibility of eliminating motorcycles as well. Government transport advisors from across the European Union gathered in Brussels for the three-day conference beginning February 12th, called: ?Safe Highways of the Future? exploring technologies and changes required to enable zero deaths on Europe?s roads to become a reality.?

Presenters included Swedish transport advisor Claes Tingvall who devised the ?Vision Zero? transportation policy. Vision Zero aims to eliminate all deaths on the roads through technology, and Tingvall famously said on TV: ?There is no room for motorcycles in Vision Zero.?

Rune Elvik, a Norwegian transport advisor, recently said a debate was needed on whether motorcycles should be allowed on the roads in order for Vision Zero to progress.

Topics of the conference included ?Safer Vehicles By Design?.

BRITISH MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY DEMANDS BETTER TREATMENT FOR BIKERSUnited Kingdom motorcycle industry leaders want the British government, legislators, local authorities and transport planners to treat motorcycling as a serious, relevant alternative to cars, buses and trains. David Taylor, chief executive of the UK Motor Cycle Industry Association, made this plain only days after news of an 8.6 percent rise in motorcycle, scooter and moped registrations in 2007 ? the biggest jump in seven years.

“There are more than 1.2-million powered two-wheelers on UK roads,” he told media sources on January 22, 2008. “After several years of flat sales, there are strong indications that people are seeing PTW’s as practical, relevant personal transport They are part of the solution to traffic congestion and pollution – it’s time motorcyclists were properly considered and treated seriously ‘There are more than 1.2-million powered two-wheelers on UK roads’.”

“All too often car owners, commercial vehicles and public transport take priority while those on two wheels are ignored or an afterthought,” Taylor added. “We want equality and the incentives that come with the recognition that PTW’s ease traffic and parking congestion, reduce emissions and provide reliable and efficient personal transport.”

In particular, the MCIA wants:Government transport policies that acknowledge PTW’s as a viable alternative to tackle congestion and CO2.Better roads and faster and more efficient road maintenance.An end to an unforgiving road infrastructure clearly designed with not all road users in mind.

The promotion of PTW’s as a legitimate and relevant congestion-busting means of travel, including their exemption from road pricing, parking and congestion charges, access to bus lanes and secure parking.A lower scale of vehicle excise duty; no motorcycle should be taxed more than the smallest car.

The UK government announced a motorcycle strategy in 2005 but little had been done with implementation. PTW’s were almost ignored in the government’s latest core transport policy paper ?Towards a Sustainable Transport Policy?. This, Taylor said, was not good enough.

“The industry feels, despite warm words from ministers, ‘mainstreaming’ of motorcycling in transport policy isn’t happening. There should be no barriers to the development of motorcycling, better protection for riders and recognition of motorcycling as a legitimate form of transport.”

Here’s a shot of the first race in 1938.

BIKIES INVITED INTO AUSTRIALIAN PARLIAMENT FOR DEBATEMembers of the Gypsy Jokers, Finks and Hells Angels were among guests at Parliament House for a February 8th briefing on new laws being introduced by the State Government to combat outlaw motorcycle clubs, and Democrats MP Sandra Kanck plunged herself into controversy by inviting the ?bikies? to participate in the debate.

MP Kanck defended the presence of the outlaw motorcycle club members saying people who are affected by legislation should be consulted before it becomes law. The seminar was organized by Ms Kanck to highlight concerns the legislation will unfairly target people who are not involved in criminal acts, such as bikers who belong to the Longriders Christian Motorcycle Club who?s homes have been raided by police during anti-bikie efforts.

Under the laws, scheduled to be debated soon in the House of Assembly, South Australians who have contact with bikies at least six times a year will face a minimum of five years in jail. The Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Bill 2007 also will enable the Police Commissioner, Mal Hyde, to obtain orders from the Attorney-General, Michael Atkinson, declaring bikie gangs illegal.

Anyone involved with the gangs, or who has any contact with them, can then be served with orders restricting their movements based on police intelligence, which must remain secret.

Prominent criminal defense lawyer Craig Caldicott told the gathering that the new laws were an attempt “to use a sledgehammer to crack a walnut.”

“They are basically an overkill,” Caldicott said. “It is the only piece of legislation in Australia aimed at a group of people who wear leather jackets.”

COLORS SOUGHT FOR MOTORCYCLE MUSEUMThe Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is seeking vests with patches to expand an existing exhibit about motorcycle clubs.

?I’m looking to reach out to Motorcycle Clubs who might be willing to have their colors on display,? said Christine Paige Diers, Executive Director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame in South Dakota.

?One of the exhibits we’ve had on display for the last six to eight months is an exhibit about Motorcycle Clubs,? explained Diers. ?As part of the exhibit, we had a number of vests with patches representing a variety of clubs. Unfortunately, the owner of those patches has reclaimed his collection. We’re in the process of trying to rebuild the display and are looking for clubs that might be interested.?

The idea of this exhibit is to educate the public about the history of motorcycling and present a fair-minded representation of motorcycle clubs in their many forms, she said. ?I’d like to rebuild the exhibit with themed sections to display, including women’s clubs, family oriented clubs, law enforcement clubs and veterans clubs.?

Anyone interested in loaning a jacket, vest or patch, or even a photo, to the museum for a time period of one to two years, along with a brief club description or history, should contact her at christine@sturgismuseum.com or phone 605-347-2001.

WEIRD NEWS: CRASH ABSORBER INVENTED FOR MOTORCYCLESA new design of crash absorber can combat the type of accident where motorcyclists run into something and are then killed by the bike pivoting over the front wheel and impacting on the rider. Iranian inventor Mohammad Hassan Shorabi has come up with a construction that absorbs some of the impact energy and transfers the residue of the impact reaction force to the back axle. He has incorporated the idea into a child?s bike so it can travel as personal airline baggage.

It comprises a strong construction that projects just forward of the front wheel and is able to slide down the main body of the bike as the various parts of it collapse, bend and break. Shorabi has installed it on two different motorcycles, and a friend ?without mind? tested it by riding it into a wall ? and survived the experience.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: ?One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.?Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) American writer, artist and philosopher

BIKERNET SHOW HER YOU CARE NEWS–CCI EURO SHOW, AMA SEEKS URGENT ACTION FROM YOU, PANHEAD DEAL OF THE WEEK FROM NEGOTIABLE, H-D SUPPORTS BLACK BIKERS IN THE PARK, FENDERS FROM MILWAUKEE IRON, GET READY FOR SPEED SYNDICATE AND BIKERNET NOW SELLS BOOKS FROM AMAZON.

BIKERNET TO FEATURE BIKER BOOKS CARRIED BY AMAZON–What the hell. I’m a writer, sorta, so I need to support other biker bastards who try to survive on writing. Most of ’em could write dime-store sex and romance novels and make a fortune, but nooooo, they write about motorcycles and bikers and don’t make a dime. Didn’t you know? Bikers don’t read.

What the hell, we keep trying.

INDY DEALER SHOW W8LESS ROTOR SPECIAL PRICES–Hello Bikernet. My name is Charlie Rau the new general manager for W8LESS Products LLC. I just talked to Ray Wheeler our rep. It would be great to let folks know about the show prices (INDY) via Bikernet. Mr. John Arbeeny our new C.E.O. also agrees it would be great

The rotor Show Prices are: $269.95 retail (msrp $319.95) including brake pads. This a good deal. Of course, this is just for the date Feb 14 thru Feb 19.

The company W8LESS Products Board of directors will decide on new pricing in the very near future which should help sales efforts.

–Charlie Rau

SPEED SYNDICATE CONTACTS BIKERNET– Yeah, I will make contact with Bandit Helmets in Germany as soon as I get back home.I also had dinner with Glenn Bartels today (Route 66 Riders). I am producing/servicing all his websites and we talked about new projects.

He has got a new YouTube/Internet-tv project going on, and he was really interested in making a segment on Bikernet/Keith Ball. Maybe something around your Bonneville-bike?

–Kurt N?slund
Speed Syndicate Norway
Tel: +47 47605040
fax: +47 85228696
kurt@speedsyndicate.no

ABATE of CaliforniaMAY is MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTHCOUNTY & CITY COORDINATORS LIST– WANNA HELP?YOU can be a coordinator! Add your name to the list in the appropriate place – return this email to me – and the job is yours.

Cooperation with different riding organizations is HIGHLY encouraged. This isn’t about who gets “credit”…it’s about building relationships with riders AND elected officials. ABATE just happens to take the lead on this issue, but we welcome all the help we can get from other organizations.

HELPFUL HINT YOUR GOVERNMENT DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW:It’s NOT that hard to do. Coming up with the proclamation language is 95% of the job, and we’ve already done that for you!

LEARN HOW TO DO IT
http://www.bikernation.net/mcaware.htmFeaturing a NEW and improved VIDEO section!

THE LIFE YOU SAVE
Just might be your own.

Thank you to the following folks who have volunteered to serve the riding community as Motorcycle Awareness Month Coordinators.Also – please include the date and time of any acceptance ceremonies, to maximize attendance.

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LEGISLATIVE QUESTION OF THE DAY– My question is: A very important question!!

Has there been a case involving false advertising, of a kind, to accuse helmet manufacturers of false labeling? When there is NOT an approved helmet list obtainable (to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request) . NHTSA does NOT certify or approve helmets they set a performance standard. NTSB does NOT certify or approve helmets, they investigate transportation issues. Neither have a list of approved helmets!

A deceptive trade practice is an activity in which an individual or business engages that is calculated to mislead or lure the public into purchasing a product or service. (As in False labeling of DOT stickers to helmets) (a word or phrase indicating that what follows belongs in a particular category or classification ), false advertising and odometer tampering are two of the most blatant examples of this commercial lying. Such activities are given special status as offenses against the citizenry in general and are therefore accorded by law special enforcement status.

Deceptive trade practices result in criminal prosecution in some states; in others, statutes provide for private enforcement, whereby a citizen is entitled to sue a business for violating deceptive trade practice laws and may be able to recover punitive damages and/or statutory fines. The attorney general of the state may also bring a lawsuit against an offending business enterprise.

Because a deceptive trade practice may affect individuals or businesses from more than one state, a number of states have adopted the standardized Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (UDTPA). The Uniform Act does not add or detract from the law of any one state; rather, it is inclusive and tends to cover, in general terms, all the prohibitions and issues addressed in state law in this area. For example, the Uniform Act prohibits making deceptive representations in connection with commercial goods. This obviously covers odometer tampering, but it also addresses all forms of deception in the marketing or advertising of goods and services. Those states that have not adopted the UDTPA have laws similar to it.

There is little controversy among the states over what activity amounts to a deceptive trade practice. However, there is a great deal of variety concerning the remedies available for the violations and who may sue for those violations. There are two main purposes of the statutes providing for remedies for businesses engaging in unlawful activity: (1) injunctions or restraining orders forbidding the continued deceptive trade practice and (2) punishment via fines, damages, and imprisonment. But because businesses are generally in violation of deceptive trade practice laws, and because it is difficult to determine whom to punish in the violating business, fines are generally the most effective method of extracting restitution.

Garry:

Very good point. A few years ago, I contacted my state (Wisconsin) Consumer Protection agency, located in Madison, Wisconsin. My question was, how can helmet manufacturers advertise that their product was DOT approved? Most HD dealerships and shops had helmets in boxes with this claim in the advertisements. Also, HD and others had this claim in magazine ads. Wisconsin law prohibits false advertisement.

The Consumer Protection agency said they would look into this. The very next year, HD and most others have changed their ads to something like “DOT compliant” or meets the DOT standard.

So I know there was something to this. If there are ads still out there in some states, using the DOT approved language, one needs to check with the Consumer Protection agency in that state and submit a complaint.

–Pan

FIVE YEARS STRONG, HARLEY-DAVIDSON CONTINUES SUPPORT OF “BLACK BIKERS IN THE PARK”– Activities Planned Include the Harley-Davidson “Hot Model” Competition at Stocking Park.

MILWAUKEE (February 7, 2008) – Engines will be revving and the fun will be firing on all cylinders as Harley-Davidson Motor Company celebrates its fifth year supporting “Black Bikers in the Park” at Daisy Stocking Park in Daytona Beach. Activities scheduled at the Harley-Davidson Experience include a fashion show, Women’s Rider’s Edge Seminars, product displays and even a temporary tattoo parlor for kids. An added attraction is Harley-Davidson’s “Hot Model” competition that is sure to rev up onlookers.

Harley-Davidson’s “Hot Model” competition is a fun event where contestants first attend a casting call (March 4-6). Once participants are selected from the casting call, they will “compete for a spot” (March 6) in the Harley-Davidson Fashion show (March 7). Two models will be selected (one male and one female) to win a chance to compete in the big competition at Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary celebration in August. Winners will be flown to Milwaukee where they will compete with other finalists from various events Harley-Davidson will participate in throughout the year such as National Bikers Roundup, West Coast Roundup, LAMA Domestic Rally, and Black Bike Week. Two winners will be selected in Milwaukee where they will win prizes and the opportunity to be featured in Harley-Davidson’s 2009 MotorClothes catalogue.

“We are looking forward to another successful year as we interact with the many Harley-Davidson owners and enthusiasts during Black Bikers in the Park,” states Lynn Bonner, Market Outreach Director, Harley-Davidson. “We take great pride in supporting the African American motorcycle community. Hosting the Harley-Davidson “Hot Model” competition gives us the opportunity to showcase the uniqueness and style African Americans bring to the world of fashion and motorcycling.”

Harley-Davidson is also making it possible to get up-to-the-minute information on all of the activities taking place at Daytona Bike Week and “Black Bikers in the Park” with daily online coverage including blogs, photos, Harley-Davidson “Hot Model” competition highlights, and video updates at www.harley-davidson.com/daytona.

Additional Harley-Davidson activities at the Ocean Center Arena will run from March 2-8. Highlights include:
– H.O.G. Members Only new product reception on March 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
– H.O.G. Hospitality area on the first floor during regular show hours
– Harley-Davidson and Buell New Product Show (March 2-8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily)
– Women’s Day activities and Womens MDA Ride arrival (March 4)
– Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Live Auction (March 7) and MDA Bike Raffle (March 8)Harley-Davidson activities outside the Ocean Center during

Bike Week include:
– The Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum.
– Annual Ride-In Custom Motorcycle Show Contest (March 5)
– B.O.S.S. Ball of Steel Stunt Shows
– Harley-Davidson Festival Stage with music and entertainment
– Harley-Davidson and Buell Demos (at Daytona International Speedway)

There will also be activities at select Harley-Davidson dealerships throughout the Daytona area.For a complete listing of Harley-Davidson events, please visit our website at www.harley-davidson.comm/daytona

1951 PANHEAD DEAL OF THE WEEK– Just $4000.00 and it’s yours. For more info call Tim and Negotiable Parts at Negotiableparts@aol.com.

NEW ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER FOR AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE GROUP– SOURCE Interlink Media, the publishing company behind Hot Bike, Hot Bike Baggers and Street Chopper magazines, has announced the promotion of David Roe to the position of Associate Publisher in its American Motorcycle Group.

Roe, in his newly created position within American Motorcycle Group, will assist the Publisher in the supervision, marketing and daily management of the motorcycling titles. In addition, he will be responsible for researching and developing new market opportunities and various promotional programs.

American Motorcycle and Dirt Motorcycle Group Publisher, Sean Finley, said: “David’s focus as Associate Publisher will be to reinforce the position of these titles as leaders in their respective market-places. His proven track record of helping our marketing partners with their growth objectives has enabled him to develop strong relationships and earned him respect within both the truck and motorcycle markets.”

Speaking about his new position, Roe said: “I am looking forward to this new and challenging opportunity, and will use the experiences and insight that I have gained over the years to work towards a successful 2008.”

David Roe
Tel: 661-252-6129
E-mail: david.roe@sourceinterlink.com www.Hotbikeweb.comwww.Streetchopperweb.com

AMA SEEKS URGENT GRASSROOTS ACTION TO END HEALTH INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MOTORCYCLISTS–More than 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have co-sponsored a bill that would end health insurance discrimination against motorcyclists and others who participate in legal recreational activities or use their motorcycles for transportation.

While the action is significant, there is still much work to be done, according to AMA Vice President for Government Relations Edward Moreland.

TAKE ACTION NOW. You can easily contact your U.S. Representative on this issue through the AMA Rapid Response Center:

http://tinyurl.com/2nxass

“The AMA is calling on motorcyclists and others who face health insurance discrimination to urge their U.S. Representatives to support H.R. 1076, known as the HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act,” said Moreland. “Time is short. The bill has broad bi-partisan support but we need 218 votes for passage. If we don’t act by April, we will likely miss our chance for legislative action in 2008.”

Health insurance discrimination can have a devastating financial effect on families and has been the focus of efforts by the AMA and other groups for many years. Following the passage of the original HIPAA legislation in 2001, bureaucrats at the Department of Health and Human Services created a loophole that allowed insurance companies to deny benefits to people who are injured while participating in legal recreational activities, such as riding motorcycles or off-road vehicles, horseback riding, skiing, and other activities. H.R. 1076 will close that loophole.

Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) has worked diligently to get H.R. 1076 passed. “Laws like HIPAA are passed to protect people,” he said. “Sometimes they have unintended consequences. When this happens, Congress has an obligation to fix the loopholes and that?s what this bill does.”

“No one should be denied health coverage for no reason other than they enjoy snowmobiles, motorcycles or other recreational activities,” said Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), the lead Democrat sponsoring the bill. “This legislation would enforce the original intent of Congress and ensure recreational enthusiasts are not discriminated against.”In the last Congress, the U.S. Senate passed a companion bill by unanimous consent, but the bigger challenge has been getting legislation approved in the House.

“We now have 101 co-sponsors for this legislation in the House, which is an important milestone,” said Moreland. “But to reach 218 votes and get H.R. 1076 passed, immediate grassroots action is crucial, especially since House members are returning to their districts soon to campaign for the fall election.”

Other organizations supporting this legislation include: American Council of Snowmobile Association; American Horse Council; American Recreation Coalition; American Trails; Americans for Responsible Recreational Access; Blue Ribbon Coalition; International Mountain Bicycling Association; Motorcycle Industry Council; Motorcycle Riders Foundation; National Ski Areas Association; Specialty Vehicle Industry Council; Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association; and the Washington Road Riders Association.

Source: http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2008/HIPAA.asp

–from Bruce Arnold
http://ldrlongdistancerider.com/bikers_rights.php

That’s Fatbob and his grandson with George in the center on his ride.

FATBOB HAS A HEAVY HEART– I write this with a heavy heart. My brother in the wind George, has had his bone cancer come back. He is the big guy on the long bike with all the swastikas. Please put him in the Thursday news. Man, it would cheer him up. I know he doesn’t look like a biker on his sled, but he is sick. I didn’t show him the article because I’m on his sled with my grandson. I feel it would either piss him off or hurt him, like I was trying to cop his glory. This was going to be the last bike he built before he died. Bird and I are going to finish it for a Bikernet article, but please put something together about him and the bike.

I wrote the club poem in 1979 when we were working at the nuke plant in Byron, Illinois. Last of the Cowboys. Oh yeah, the springer in Bird’s hand in the pic is not the one on the long bike, but another again Bandit e is getting more fucking radiation as I type. The cancer was in remission and the insurance co quit paying for the drug that put it there which is the drug women took for morning sickness and it fucked up the babies, thaelidamide. I know, I spelled it wrong that’s why I told what it did to women, then you will know what I’m talking about. Damn lame when they have shit to keep you healthy and let you die because of money. I know everyone has a sad song, and sympathy is between shit and syphillis in the dictionary, but it would mean so much to me, Bird, and lift George’s spirits. Here’s a poem for the man:

George a Biker my Brother

Always a biker belonged to a club
Bike trash to some but never a rub

Building his scooters to handle the road
Wearing his colors living the code

Always a stand up never a fool
Jockey shifting his sled before it was cool

Red is his color he runs it with pride
Rode the white line Brothers by side

Road trips the nationals runwith the pack
He was a Hells Henchman and never looked back

–FATBOB

10th ANNIVERSARY CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE DEALER SHOW TO HOST EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2008–CUSTOM Chrome Europe will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its popular Dealer Show at Mainz, Germany, on March 29th and 30th, with the event again hosting AMD’s Official European Championship of Custom Bike Building.

The event will see Custom Chrome putting up a parts and cash prize fund that includes bike freight/expenses contributions of 5.000 Euros each for the first three competitors to travel to compete at the 5th annual Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.

Always a popular weekend with dealers in Europe, the event combines distributor warehouse show features such as vendor booths, seminars and parts and accessory sales promotions and incentives with what is widely regarded as the highest standard of custom bike design and engineering competition held outside of the United States.

European Championship judging will be by the competitors themselves and a selected VIP jury. The event is a genuinely open Championship, but whilst the majority of competitors are drawn from the custom dealer network in Europe, the unique formula of the weekend has provided a showcase in which leading private builders have been able to come and have their projects judged alongside the market’s professionals on a level playing field.

There will be sub-classes to recognize the specific design and engineering achievements of builders working with Custom Chrome Motorcycle packages and Modified Harley-Davidson frames and engines, but as ever, the primary hallmark of the European Championship will be the increasingly admired ‘FreeStyle’ class in which design and engineering diversity and originality is promoted and rewarded.

Competitors can enter online at the World Championship website (www.amdchampionship.com) where entry forms and full details of the weekend can be found.

For their dealer show Custom Chrome is promising the largest turn-out of leading European and American vendors yet, with Jesse James, Cory Ness, John Reed, Fred Kodlin and Marcus Walz among those slated to be taking part.

The show runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday March 29th (the dealer/industry-only day) and Sunday March 30th at its established venue, the atmospheric Phoenixhalle in Mainz, Germany.

www.custom-chrome-europe.com

TOP 10 VALENTINE’S DON’TS– No. 1 DON’T tell your girlfriend that this has been “one of the best” Valentine’s you’ve ever had. She won’t see that as a compliment.

No. 2 DON’T celebrate your special night by ordering tequila shots, Valentine’s is already poignant enough without inviting Jose Cuervo to the party! Anger, shouting and upchucking that expensive dinner, you paid for, do not a romantic evening make.

No. 3 DON’T try to “avoid the rush.” There’s no such thing as a romantic 4:00 PM dinner (unless you’re over 65).

No. 4 DON’T try to slip how much you spent on her gift into the conversation. She already knows the going rate for cubic zirconia, dude.

No. 5 DON’T Forget to compliment your wife or girlfriend on her Valentine’s ensemble. Compliment her dress, her hair, her shoes, her nails, her makeup, her jewelry, her fingers, her toes, her kneecaps, her kidneys, etc. Just keep complimenting

No. 6 DON’T willingly engage in any conversation during which your wife/girlfriend addresses you by your real name. If she calls you “Honey,” or “Sweetheart,” or even “Papi,” you’re good to go. But any conversation that starts with “Michael, I need to ask you a question,” is a potential minefield.

No. 7 DON’T take your Valentine to an NC-17 movie, even if it’s foreign and/or artsy. On a night like this, the only naked body you should be admiring is hers.

No. 8 DON’T be your usual, too-cool-to-wear-nice-clothes self. No need to buy a new suit, but come on man, maybe tonight isn’t the night for your, “ironic” Dukes of Hazard t-shirt.

No. 9 DON’T order tequila shots. Do you hear me? I’m not kidding about this!

No. 10 DON’T play mood music that’s sexier than you are. If you’re not 100% certain you can provide genuine “sexual healing,” leave Marvin Gaye up on the shelf. Every man’s got to know his limitations.

So, in other words, have a Great Valentine’s Day!

This is the model I am thinking of using, she will have the right height.Peter S Linney

IT’S WHISKEY AND ROSES TIME–Have a terrific time for me. I’m doing shots of whiskey with teaspoons of honey back, then tea with lemon. How’s that sound? I thought so.

I have so much more to report, but fuck it. I’m done. My ears are ringing, my head pounding. She promised her chicken soup would cure me? Watch for the cool Knockout Board tracker next week.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

BIKERNET SWEETHEART THURSDAY NEWS–PRAYERS FOR ROGUES BRO, RENEGADE GRAND OPENING, GRAY EAGLES DIESEL, HARLEY SHOCKS FOR SPORTSTERS, REDNECK SOFTAIL BAGGERS, ITALIAN BIKEFEST, CLASSIC HELMETS FROM BILTWELL, LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK, TWO-WHEELED TRANSPORT FROM TWO-WHEELS, NEW BIKES FROM OCC AND MORE…

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BIKERNET REVIEW FROM LONG TIME READER–Wanted to say that I am at a loss as to how you do it.Bikernet has really become the magazine of choice.Publications are becoming irrelevant in today’s world.I now subscribe to Easyriders, Back Street Choppers (Iron Horse) and Cycle Source.I have no idea why, except I like something in the mailbox, I flip thru em and that’s that.I own every issue of Easyriders, every issue since day #1.I don’t know why, just is.

The reason I am writing is your 2008 plea to buy American.You just came from Hawaii, did you see what I saw last October?Disenfranchised Hawaiians living on their islands, yet economically worlds away from their locale. I am fearful the same is looming for the USA.Custom Chrome sold to a Korean consortium? Last week Taylor Oil the largest and most respected Louisiana independent oil company was sold to the Chinese!!!!What the f–k is going on?

I have given up on the bike scene. I have my bike. It will kick ass on anyone’s stocker. I have toured the USA and been riding since 1969. I have nothing to prove to anyone.I am now looking out of country to retire and run a fishing business. A boat, bait and a beer are where I am headed.Sorry to run on but then again so does the Thursday News at times.I respect Bikernet for staying true to the Code of the West ( or is that Long Beach?)

You hang tight, we need ya.

–Anson

WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR REDHEADS–A few weeks ago I related a “night out ” story about going to see a redheaded singer named Raeann and you asked if I came across a picture of her if I would send it on. Well, I found her website today, so here you go !

http://raeannsgroove.com/

–Copey

NEW DIVORCE KIT! NOW ON SHELVES AT YOUR LOCAL Home Depot STORE!!!–This just in from, well I can’t say. We’re looking for a willing participant to photograph using these tools for a Bikernet Tech Tip. I know you’re out there, and we promise not to show the shots (oops, wrong word) to Nancy Grace.

–Renegade

OCC MOTORCYCLES UNVEILS TWO NEW PRODUCTION BIKES AT CINCY’S 2008 V-TWIN EXPO–FEBRUARY 2, 2008 (Cincinnati, OH) — On Friday, February 1, 2008, OCC Motorcycles unveiled two exciting new additions to their award winning Limited Edition Production Bike Line during a special industry-only reception at the 2008 V-Twin Expo. Showcasing the same quality and innovation of their predecessors, The OCC Sweet Amber and The OCC SR Cruiser wowed the crowd, playing on the hottest designs in the industry while incorporating the unexpected features that are hallmarks of OCC’s unmistakable style.

The OCC Sweet Amber pulls strong, sexy curves out of a traditional softail frame, proving performance need not come at the expense of style. Unusual details like an oil tank discreetly mounted in the bomb-proof transmission, 2″ thick Springers and original OCC flow-cut chrome wheels set The OCC Sweet Amber well apart from its competition. An EPA-certified engine unleashes incendiary speed while a large 21″ front and a thick 240 rear tire balance that power with sure-footed stability. Finally, a sleek, low slung design, internal wiring and premium OCC paint designs lend an alluring refinement to a body that’s built for speed.

The OCC SR Cruiser is a classic redefined. A completely re-imagined old style glide, it retains the essential elements of a true bagger: stability, storage and comfort. A dual-style gas tank and twin exhaust pipes that exit out the side of the saddlebags lend an aggressively updated style, while a progressive EPA-certified X-wedge engine and brawny, custom-framed rear 240 add power, steadiness and control. Deftly rendered extra wide bags increase the cargo area without being obtrusive, and a uniquely designed seat is the finishing touch to this stylishly comfortable bike, a new-school roadster ready to take you as far as you want to go.

For more information about the OCC Motorcycles Limited Edition Production Bike Line please contact Debbie Hammer at 845.457.1992 x 1108
Kelly Hudak
mailto:Kelly.Hudak@occmotorcycles.com
484.248.1081.

TWO-WHEELED EXPRESS TRANSPORT ALWAYS ON THE ROAD–Need a bike shipped, moved or transported, Mike will take care of it. He’s currently at home in Cincinnati, Ohio, but soon will head to N.J., Alabama, Maine and by next Friday roll into Miami. Just give him or Erin a call and they’ll hook you up.

RIDE FOR KIDS 2008 CALENDAR– Indiana Ride for Kids,13 July 2008,Pinhook Park,2801 Riverside Dr,South Bend, Indiana,Registration open at 8:00 am,Ride starts Promptly at 9:45 am.

Join us for an escorted charity motorcycle ride through the beautiful Northern Indiana Countryside and support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

After the ride stay for a lite lunch and the Celebration of Life and meet the Stars(young brain tumor survivors) who will join us for the ride.

Contacts
Bobby Newman
mailto:bear.kitten@verizon.net219-324-0706

Ej Ford
mailto:EjFord@verizon.net
219-324-3459
http://www.IndianaRideforKids.org

BIKERNET OPENS FLOWER SHOP–One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he asks about his bill and the barberreplies, ‘I cannot accept money from you. I’m doing communityservice this week.’ The florist is pleased and leaves the shop.

When the barber goes to open his shop the next morningthere is a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen roses waitingfor him at his door.

Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he triesto pay his bill, the barber again replies, ‘I cannotaccept money from you. I’m doing community servicethis week.’ The cop is happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up thereis a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen donuts waiting forhim at his door.

Later that day, a college professor comes in for ahaircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barberagain replies, ‘I cannot accept money from you. I’mdoing community service this week.’ The professor isvery happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber opens his shop, thereis a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen different books,such as ‘How to Improve Your Business’ and ‘BecomingMore Successful.

Then, a Congressman comes in for a haircut, and whenhe goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, ‘Icannot accept money from you. I’m doing communityservice this week.’ The Congressman is very happy andleaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up,there are a dozen Congressmen lined up waiting for afree haircut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental differencebetween the citizens of our country and politicians.

–from Nick Roberts

FBI CAN TAP YOUR CELL PHONE–The FBI appears to have begun using a novel form of electronic surveillance in criminal investigations: remotely activating a mobile phone’s microphone and using it to eavesdrop on nearby conversations.

The technique is called a “roving bug,” and it was used on two alleged mobsters, John Ardito and his attorney Peter Peluso. Their Nextel phones were activated by the FBI to listen in on nearby conversations. The FBI views Ardito as one of the most powerful men in the Genovese family, a major part of the national Mafia.

The U.S. Commerce Department’s security office http://www.wasc.noaa.gov/wrso/security warns that “a cellular telephone can be turned into a microphone and transmitter for the purpose of listening to conversations in the vicinity of the phone.” Black Hats can remotely install a piece of software on to any handset, without the owner’s knowledge, which will activate the microphone even when its owner is not making a call.

–from El Jeffe

LIFESTYLES DEALS OF THE WEEK–THESE BIKES JUST IN!We just got in some AWESOME pre-owned bikes at killer prices! Don’t look at the pictures too long, because these deals won’t last.Call the LifeStyle Cycles Bike Sales Department today!(714) 490-0155

2005 HARLEY HERITAGE SPRINGERSuper Clean Bike!ONLY $16,500.00!

2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOYChromed Front End! ONLY $15,995.00!

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY HISTORY LESSON, 157 YEARS AGO IN CALIFORNIA–Do you know what happened this week back in 1850, 157 years ago?

California became a state,
The state had no electricity.
The state had no money.
Almost everyone spoke Spanish.
There were gunfights in the streets.

So basically, it was just like California is today, except the women had real breasts, and the men didn’t hold hands.

–from R.H.

CLASSIC HELMETS FROM BILTWELL– OPEN FACE HELMET,__Pudding bowls, Nazi helmets and DOT-approved half helmets each have their place in the pantheon of skid lids, but for our money, nothing looks better or feels more comfortable than an old-fashioned open face helmet. Trouble is, finding an open face that doesn’t make you look like an astronaut is extremely difficult.

NOS helmets are one solution to this problem, but their numbers are dwindling rapidly. When you can find one of these circa ’60s brain buckets, they are usually so moth-eaten and/or overpriced you can’t justify putting one on your head.__Enter the Biltwell novelty helmet.

Our open face design is stylish, comfortable and classic. Our seamless injection-molded ABS plastic outer shell is form fitting and super flexible. Because our non-DOT-approved helmet has no expanded polystyrene (EPS) inner shell, it fits close to the skull-nobody wants to look like a bobble head doll when they’re riding their chopper.

The open-cell foam padding inside our helmet features a moisture wicking fleece Lycra liner for cool, dry comfort. __We offer a wide range of metal flake and solid colors, and a rugged clear coat protects every paint job. There’s a goggle strap retainer on the back, and the helmet edge is protected with durable rubber ribbing. A simple D-ring retention strap holds the Biltwell helmet securely on your head. __

Now, a word about sizing. Miraculously, the Biltwell helmet is one size fits most. Pin-headed bikers who normally wear a 6-5/8 helmet can wear a Biltwell helmet, and their size 8+ pals can squeeze their giant melons into our helmet without discomfort. That’s because the foam padding inside our helmets is really soft and compliant, and because our outer shell is so flexible. Of course, this is the reason why the Biltwell helmet is designed for display and novelty purposes only, and should never be worn to operate an actual motorcycle.

Simply put, Biltwell helmets do not meet any DOT or other safety standards.__MSRP’s:_Solid: $75_Metalflake: $114_

WWW.biltwellinc.com

NEW DATE AND NEW LOCATIONFOR THE 22nd BIKER FEST INT.—THE BIKER FEST GOES BACK TOOSOPPO (UDINE – NORTH-EAST ITALY) FROM 5th TO 8th JUNE 2008 www.bikerfest.com

The appointment with the most famous and spectacular Italian biker rally, the BIKER FEST INTERNATIONAL moves up of two weeks:the 22nd edition of the BIKER FEST takes place from 5th to 8th June 2008 in OSOPPO (Udine – North-East Italy).

The 22nd BIKER FEST moves to the wonderful Rivellino Park in Osoppo (Udine – North-East Italy); this area covers more than 240.000 square meters and it is very easy to reach (only 1 km from the exit Gemona-Osoppo of the Highway A23 Udine-Tarvisio-Salzburg).

The organizers are ready to welcome thousands of motorbike fans with wonderful shows, international music and a lot of fun.

In a few weeks you will find detailed information and the programme of the event in our website www.bikerfest.com, available even in English and German.

Meanwhile, mark the NEW DATE and the NEW LOCATION in your calendar:22nd BIKER FEST – from 5th to 8th June 2008 in Osoppo (Udine – North-East Italy)

On Sunday 8th June takes place even the 13th US CAR REUNION (US cars meeting)

The organizers thank you for you cooperation!

Associazione Custombiker –
Via Ciro di Pers 39, 33030 Majano (UDINE) –
Italy
Tel. + 39.0432-948777
– Fax: 0432-948606
– e-mail: info@bikerfest.it
– www.bikefest.com

Click here for more Redneck Engineering Info.

REDNECK ENGINEERING FOR SOFTAIL BAGGERS–Redneck Eng has several things going on. The Buell kits are still a good product line, plus our Baggers kits are growing. We just built one for Jerry Crawford(MN Hamster) and we are doing a Buell for Richard Robles(friend of Dominick Rubaclava), sold a Buell kit to Tony Trowbridge(MN Hamster). Hotop bought two bagger kits, the Shadleys bought one. Thank goodness for friends.

A lot of our biz is overseas and Canada. I think they are coming of age and dollar valuation is in their favor. S. Korea, Switzerland, UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Australia, S. Africa, even sent a bagger to a Sheik in Saudi Arabia.

Watch for a Bikernet feature on a Redneck Softail Bagger that I rode to Bonneville last year. It’s gonna blow you away.

–Mike
Redneck
Redneck@redneckenginuity.com>

NEW TWO-UP LOW REAR SHOCK KIT FOR SPORTSTER MODELS– Suspension Rates Tuned for Touring with a Passenger or Luggage.

MILWAUKEE (Jan. 29, 2008) – Harley-Davidson Sportster owners can add rear suspension capacity with the new Two-Up Low Rear Shock Kit (P/N 54704-07, $184.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. These heavy-duty shocks and springs are tuned for the touring rider carrying the weight of a passenger or loaded saddlebags. The shock length and spring rate have been engineered to maintain the original-equipment seat height. The chrome-bodied shocks feature adjustable preload for a comfortable, controlled ride. The Two-Up Low Rear Shock Kit fits 2007-later XL883L and XL1200N Nightster 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.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a shot of the new Diesel powered FXR. We’ll find one soon.

UP TO 100 MPH, 80MPG AND BUILT BY GRAY-HAIRED ENGINEERS– A DIESEL–Ex-Harley staffers go full-throttle with their idea of fun.They call themselves the Gray Eagles, a group of senior engineers who would rather build motorcycles than play golf.

In a small, modest workshop in the Menomonee Valley, the Gray Eagles have built a powerful street bike that looks like a Harley-Davidson, kind of sounds like one, but has a diesel engine.

The motorcycle was developed over the past several years as a demonstration of engine technology for the U.S. military. With a little luck, it could become the nation’s first turbocharged, diesel-powered bike aimed at riders wanting something different.

The bike could easily top 100 mph and get about 80 miles per gallon of fuel at normal highway speeds.

Harley-Davidson officials have looked at the bike three times, perhaps because several of the Gray Eagles are former Harley engineers and executives.

Nick Hirsch, head of the project, was Harley’s director of advanced engineering for about nine years. Now he is president of Advanced Engines Development Corp., a small Milwaukee firm that has developed engines for the military.

Karl Nilson, another Gray Eagle, was a Harley engineer involved in a secret project to produce a sophisticated motorcycle that would have been years ahead of its time.

Called the “Nova project,” it sputtered to a halt in the early 1980s when Harley teetered on the edge of bankruptcy.

Dave Caruso, another Gray Eagle, was a Harley executive and now serves as a consultant to the motorcycle company.

Don Kueny was chief engineer at the former Outboard Marine Corp., the maker of Johnson and Evinrude outboard engines.

All together, the Gray Eagles have decades of high-level engineering and business experience.Nilson has a more humble description of the group.

“We are just a bunch of old guys with a common background. Gear heads is the term you might call us,” he said.

The diesel-powered motorcycle is a prototype based on a Harley 1988-vintage FXRS chassis and a V-twin gasoline engine converted to run on diesel fuel.

“This is our first cut at it. We can improve the performance to where it’s better than a stock gasoline engine,” Hirsch said.

The project started as an experiment meant to show the military the potential of a V-twin diesel.

It has morphed into something that might attract a motorcycle manufacturer wanting to offer an alternative in an industry that’s based on gasoline engines.

“There’s going to be a niche for diesel bikes. I would be very surprised if the Japanese aren’t working on them now,” Nilson said.

–By RICK BARRETT, journalsentinel

–from Barry Cooney

RENEGADE GRAND OPENING– We are having a grand opening party for our new studio “Renegade Studios” Home of Renegade Biker Magazine and Scharf Designs! Would love it if you could attend! There will be free beer, food, live music with the Kings of Hell, old skool cars & bikes, Hot babes & more! Friday March 7th party stars at 3:00pm.

Please find attached a copy of our flyer, I would appreciate it if you could post it on your site, I usually get a few inquires every time you post something for us.

–Scharf
Renegade Biker Magazine
386-846-0160

PS: I’m running in this issue your “World’s fastest Pan” article!

ROGUE’S BROTHER HOSPITALIZED– My brother Bill Herlihy is presently in a Florida Hospital Intensive Care Unit.He has a very serious case of pneumonia which is due to complications from the recent Cancer removal from his lung at Tampa Florida Veterans Hospital.He is improving but not out of danger yet. Our family would appreciate your prayers for his recovery.

You will notice that I have not mentioned the specific hospital as he is not allowed visitors and the hospital has requested we ask people not to call and tie up their phone. They will also not release information about his condition to anyone one but me.

I will do my best to keep everyone informed and when he is well enough to have visitors let everyone know the details.

I will be visiting him daily so that means I may not be as readily to some of you as I normally am.Please share this information with others that would be interested.Thank You

–Rogue

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BIKERNET VALENTINES NEWS FLASH–GARAGE GIRLS WEBSITE, S&S TUV APPROVAL ON EURO III T-SERIES, J&P ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE, BUILDERS BREAKFAST UPDATES, S&S RIVERBOAT CRUISE AND CONCERT AND THE SHERIFF CHECKS IN.

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HAMSTER SHERIFF CHECKS IN–Where to find me in 2008:
Daytona Beach 3-12 March
Viva Las Vegas 8-17 April
Hawaii/LA 16-30 October
And maybe somewhere else

–SHERIFF MEDIA GROUP
S-36030 LAMMHULT
SWEDEN
http://picasaweb.google.com/SHERIFFMEDIAGROUP

POLICE SEEK VOLUNTARY DNA SAMPLES DURING ARRESTS– February 08, 2008DAYTONA BEACH — If you’re driving down the road drunk and stopped by a police officer here and get arrested, you may be asked to do more than blow into a breathalyzer machine.Police will also want your DNA.

The same thing could happen if you’re arrested for trespassing, littering, indecent exposure or any other crime that prompts a cop to slap a pair of handcuffs on you.

Because starting soon, if someone is arrested by Daytona Beach or several other police agencies, officers will ask suspects whether they would like to give a DNA sample.

The Public Defender’s Office says the lines between voluntarily giving DNA and believing it’s required by law when you’re under arrest are easily blurred.Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood, however, is determined.

“We’re going to be swabbing people we arrest,” Chitwood said, referring to the method police will use to obtain voluntary DNA samples from people. “It (the process) will follow all the legal requirements for it to stand up in court.”

Chitwood said he’s anxious to establish a strong DNA database. It would serve police in the case of a serial killer who has murdered four women and in all cases, the chief said.

In their quest for DNA and a suspect in the serial murders, Daytona Beach investigators could literally end up knocking on someone’s door if they receive a legitimate tip about a suspicious person, Chitwood said. Detectives could ask that person to voluntarily give a DNA sample.

If the person refuses and detectives believe there is probable cause, police could obtain a warrant, or employ other investigative tactics, Chitwood said.In the last several weeks, tipsters have called in with the names of dozens of people they believe could be the serial killer, the chief said.

“We have looked at a lot of people,” Chitwood said. “We’ve had some really good information.”

Two weeks ago, Deputy Police Chief Steve Beres sent several police agencies in the area an e-mail asking them to participate in the new initiative and ask for DNA samples from people they arrest in their respective cities.

“After discussion with profilers, there is a good possibility that law enforcement has, or will come in contact with the suspect in the homicides,” Beres wrote in his e-mail message.Most police officials said they would participate in the push but would first consult their legal departments before starting the effort.

“We’ll help Daytona in any way we can,” Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety Director Stephan Dembinsky said.Attached to Beres’ e-mail was a “permission to search” form developed by police and the State Attorney’s Office. Officers are supposed to present the form when requesting DNA.

But regardless of whether people who are arrested allow officers to swab the inside of their cheeks, the plan sounds outrageous to Public Defender James Purdy.

Purdy said the stress brought on by an arrest can cloud a person’s ability to distinguish between a requirement by law and a request by an officer.

“The Legislature states that DNA can only be collected for certain violent offenses,” an angry Purdy said Thursday. “If you’re arrested for drunk driving, do you want to have your DNA on file?”We’re going beyond the invasion of personal liberty,” he said.The perception by most people is that if they don’t voluntarily surrender their DNA to police — or anything else they may ask for — they could get treated differently by an officer, Purdy said.

“If someone refuses to give their DNA, that does not mean they’ve done something,” he said. “Your right to privacy is more important than the government’s need to know.

“I would not give it (DNA) myself,” he said.

— By LYDA LONGA

–Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com

S&S ANNOUNCES CELEBRITY BUILDER RIVERBOAT CRUISES AND HEADLINER CONCERTS FOR S&S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION– LA CROSSE, WI (February 6, 2008) S&S Cycle? announces the confirmed Celebrity Builder Cruise schedule and bands for the June 27th – 29th 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Though there are many exciting events planned for the S&S 50th Anniversary celebration, perhaps the most unique are our Celebrity Builder cruises. Each cruise will feature two of our 50th Build-Off contestants in a fun and casual atmosphere ready to answer your questions, sign an autograph, or just talk bikes.

The La Crosse Queen and Julia Belle Swain are authentic modern day replicas of the Grand River boats that were common on the Mississippi River in the late 19th century. Several types of cruises are available including breakfast, lunch, cocktail and dinner cruises. Pick your favorite builder and join them for this once in a lifetime experience. Schedules are available at The action at the La Crosse Oktoberfest Grounds will be non-stop with many top acts already scheduled and more being added daily. On Friday June 27th, the celebration is proud to present Jackyl as the headlining act. On Saturday June 28th you can catch the hard driving Texas blues of The Eric Tessmer Band. Both of these bands are a perfect complement to a weekend of fun, motorcycles, great riding and the memories that this event will bring.

“If 50 of the top custom builders in the world in one place at one time isn’t enough, I’m sure the scenic rides, great bands, fabulous food and wonderful local hospitality will give everybody something to remember”, said S&S Events Supervisor James Simonelli.

Several local favorite classic rock bands including Flashback and The Remainders will also be featured at the Oktoberfest grounds. Another great local band–with two S&S employees in it–The Headbolts Band, will perform over the weekend also. You can find out about all of the events and happenings for the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration at

BILL HAYES MEETS JJ SOLARI–Two world renown writers expressing their mutual admiration for each other’s work…

Okay…the JJ book is up on my eBay store (http://stores.ebay.com/Biker-Music-and-DVDs) …and I’m going to do this month’s Sturgis Rider Live column about it…if I were you, I’d begin to research property in the Caymans…you’re going to need it…to begin with, you’re going to need a tax shelter…and you’re going to simply want a hideously oplulent escape befitting an artist of your stature and economic class…and you’re going to need an escape from the fans and the poparazzi (sp?)…it’s all good…trust me…

Bill “Press” Hayes
National Press & Publicity Officer
Boozefighters Motorcycle Club
Est. 1946
“The Original Wild Ones”
DVDs>http://stores.ebay.com/Biker-Music-and-DVDs

HAVE BREAKFAST WITH YOUR FAVORITE BUILDER–This year the Builders will mingle during the meal, so you can have breakfast with your favorite builder. Arlen confirmed his attendance but Cory may not make it to Daytona. Vinnie and Cody, former OCC guys will join the Builders Breakfast in Daytona!

Darcy Betlach
Chrome Marketing Inc
Phone 952-470-4297
Fax 952-470-4597

DERRINGER CYCLES BUILDS COPPER BIKE– Great speaking with you the other day. I’ll keep you updated on interesting projects as they come along. I’m doing a copper plated bike right now, and I just did a trike.

Bicycle trikes tend to have a geriatric connotation so I did this one all in black with low bars and fat tires, it has the obligatory basket as well, but this basket is only designed to hold a box of Jack Daniels.

One for the kids.

–Adrian
http://www.derringercycles.com

Want to turn your V-rod into a cool dresser? Call Cycle Visions in San Diego (619) 295-7800, and tell Randy Bikernet sent ya.

NOTES FROM THE BIKERNET MARRIAGE COUNSELOR– Bob works hard at the warehouse and spends two nights each week bowling and plays golf every Saturday. His wife thinks he’s pushing himself too hard, so for his birthday she takes him to a local strip club.

The doorman at the club greets them and says, “Hey, Bob! How ya doin?”

His wife is puzzled and asks if he’s been to this club before. “Oh no,” says Bob. “He’s on my bowling team.”

When they are seated, a waitress asks Bob if he’d like his usual and brings over a Budweiser.

His wife is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and says, “How did she know that you drink Budweiser?”

“I recognize her, she’s the waitress from the golf club. I always have a Bud at the end of the 1st nine, honey.”

A stripper then comes over to their table, throws her arms around Bob starts to rub herself all over him and says, “Hi Bobby. Want your usual table dance, big boy?”

Bob’s wife, now furious, grabs her purse and storms out of the club.

Bob follows and spots her getting into a cab. Before she can slam the door, he jumps in beside her.

Bob tries desperately to explain how the stripper must have mistaken him for someone else, but his wife is having none of it. She is screaming at him at the top of her lungs, calling him every four-letter word in the book.

The cabby turns around and says, “Geez Bob, you picked up a real bitch this time.”

–from Bob Sofford

SAVE THE DATE J&P CYCLE 29TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE–June 28, 2008 (8am-5pm)–SAVE THE DATE NOW!! June 28th is the date set for J&P Cycles 29th Annual Open House Celebration! This huge one day event hosted over 11,000 people last year from as far away as Canada! J&P Cycles Open House started out as a small Customer Appreciation day held by J&P owners John and Jill Parham to thank their customers for their business throughout the year.

Now, as the world’s largest aftermarket retailer of parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson, V-Twin Metric Cruiser and Sport Bikes, J&P’s small event has become the largest one-day motorcycle event in the midwest. It is also one of the only events in the country (excluding major rallies) that includes displays from over 60 of the industry’s leading manufacturers. Fortunately, as the event has grown, the overall theme has not changed. J&P still holds the free event each June at their headquarters in Anamosa, IA, and they invite YOU to make the trip to to join in their motorcycle celebration!

The event will take place at the company’s headquarters, 1 mile north of Anamosa, IA, just off U.S. Highway 151, from 8am to 5pm on June 28th. Be sure to join them for a fantastic day of family motorcycle fun!

Some of the great motorcycle events taking place throughout the day at J&P include :
Michele Smith from SPEED’s American Thunder TV
Motorcycle rodeo
Ride-in bike show
Free food and drink
DJ music
Dyno Run
Road Hazard’s Extreme Team motorcycle stunt show
“Ride Like a Pro” Skill Riding demonstrations
Photographer on hand to help you capture your group / family in a motorcycle memory
Local massage therapist College will be on hand to work out those tired muscles from your long ride
Silent auction will once again be held to benefit the National Motorcycle Museum
Special child activities planned just for the kids, so bring the whole family!
Attendees can talk with representatives from over 60 of the industry’s leading manufacturers including semi displays from: Bikers Choice, Drag Specialties, Kuryakyn, Parts Unlimited, SuperTrapp and Vance & Hines. Displays will also be set up for manufacturers including Arlen Ness, Custom Chrome, Memphis Shades, S&S Cycle, Performance Machine and many, many more.

In addition to these events, you’ll also save big throughout the day on J&P Cycles enormous inventory of parts and accessories. As always, most products in J&P ‘s giant showroom will be 10% off (Up to 15% for Gold Club Members) and a portion of their one-acre warehouse will be devoted to drastically reduced clearance items.

J&P Cycles Showroom Semi will be on display featuring some of their coolest products and you can win part of over $4000 in door prizes! Plus, sign up for your chance to win the 2008 J&PCycles/Easyriders Build-A-Bike Sweepstakes Bike!

Motel accommodations are available in Anamosa at the Super-8 Motel and Campers can pitch a tent or park their RV at Wapsipinicon State Park, just minutes from J&P, in Anamosa. More accommodations are available in Cedar Rapids, IA which is just 20 minutes away. For additional details on the 29th Annual J&P Cycles Open House, check out our website at WWW.JPCYCLES.COM.

S&S ANNOUNCES T?V APPROVAL ON EURO III T-SERIES ENGINES AND T?V CARBURETOR APPROVAL– LA CROSSE, WI (February 11, 2008) S&S Cycle announces the successful approval of a T?V closed loop fuel-injected T-Series EURO III engine program.

The S&S T124 engine meets the current EURO III noise and exhaust emission standards and is certified for use in 2002-2006 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles. The S&S T124 will be offered in natural, back, and polished finishes to our European customers. Each engine will include an S&S VFI system, closed loop air/fuel ratio control, single bore throttle body, Teardrop air cleaner, and the necessary T?V documentation for the engine. Installation of the engine will require adding oxygen sensors to the stock header pipes and the use of stock 2007 mufflers to meet EURO III emissions. The engines will be available in March 2008.

Director of Business Development Michael Scaletta said “Getting the T-Series certified to EURO III emissions is a big deal to us. It allows our European customers to continue to use the best air-cooled pushrod v-twin’s in the world, period the end.”

S&S has also just received T?V approval on Super E carburetor kits as replacement components for 1984-2006 Harley-Davidson big twins and 1986-2003 Sportster models. The carburetor kits include an S&S manifold, Super E carburetor, Teardrop air cleaner, and T?V documentation. These kits will also be available in March 2008. Please visit

SEARCH FOR BURLEY BARS–Satan Choppers on Oahu- Im looking for White Brothers, Maker of Burley Bars and EZ Clutch, any help would be great. Mahalo in Advance. Didn’t get to thank you congrat you before but excellent bobber bike you built last year.

Drooling still about it.

–Adam Gelbard
gelbarda001@yahoo.com

WOMEN RIDERS HAVE A NEW WEBSITE TO CHECK OUT– www.garage-girls.com goes live covering everything a girl wants to know about motorcycles and so much more?.

Minneapolis, MN- The launch of www.garage-girls.com was well received by female motorcycle enthusiasts around the world. The new site created and maintained by Sara Liberte and Jody Perewitz presents motorcycling and everything that goes along with it from a female perspective.

www.garage-girls.com is a unique, exciting new website developed to meet the growing needs of women seeking information about motorcycles and their maintenance. “Women are buying more motorcycles now than ever before. Along with owning the bike, many also want to know how to perform general maintenance, connect with other female riders about issues important to them and their everyday life. The site was created to meet their needs” explained founder Sara Liberte.

The concept driving Garage-girls.com is to encourage women to maintain a balance between their motorcycle and body. Garage-girls accomplishes this by providing quality content covering topics including demonstration videos focused on motorcycle maintenance ranging anywhere from changing fluids, battery care, tire care, tool information, new product testing and ways to individualize/customize motorcycles.

You’ll also find information on keeping up with a healthy lifestyle, from exercise to recipes to overall health info, beauty products, fashion, and general interests such as movies, books and music. On the site you’ll also find Cruisin’ Companions. In this section visitors are encouraged upload a photo of their adorable pet to share with other garage-girl guests. This section of the site is dedicate to raising awareness for Animal Friends, a non-profit organization that relies on community support to help find homes for pets in need.

“Motorcycling is second nature to me, being raised in the industry I sometimes forget it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Garage-girls takes all of the information so many female riders want and breaks it down into pieces that are easy to understand and digest” stated Jody Perewitz, co-Founder of the new site.

Sara and Jody both have spent a significant time working and playing with bikes resulting in real life experience in the motorcycle industry. Sara and Jody each work full-time in the motorcycle industry and regularly tour nationally attending events, presenting information at dealerships to female customers or participating in charitable causes deeply rooted in the motorcycle industry.This spring you will see Sara and Jody out on the road participating in a few bike builds at live events in the Northeast and also presenting at the 105th Harley-Davidson Reunion in Milwaukee, WI later this summer.

Sara Liberte is the Owner/Operator of RT’s North Hills Cycle Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. Sara spends her days designing custom motorcycles along with one of a kind paint jobs. Sara also manages the parts and service department at her shop. When not at the shop, Sara spends her time writing and taking photography. Sara authored the book “How To Repair and Maintain American V-Twin Motorcycles” published by Motorbooks International, writes for several motorcycle publications and produces one of a kind photography seen in major magazines all over the world.

Jody Perewitz is the Marketing Coordinator for Perewitz Cycle Fab. In Bridgewater, Mass. Growing up daughter to icon motorcycle builder Dave Perewitz, Jody has been surrounded by motorcycles her whole life. She co-authored the book “Dave Perewitz, Chopper Master and King of Flames”, published by Motorbooks International. When not overseeing the marketing efforts at Perewitz Cycle Fab, Jody created and regularly writes for the Perewitz shop blog www.lifeatperewitz.com.

To find out more about the website and what it offers please visit: www.garage-girls.com

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BIKERNET VALENTINES NEWS FLASH – CALIFORNIA HELMET COURT CASE BUILDING, EXILE CYCLE MONSTER PIPES, MC ADVANTAGES DISTRIBUTES CRANE CAMS, TRIUMPH OF THE WEEK, BRASS BALLS BOBBERS IN THE NEWS, WHEELER INDUSTRIES EXPANDS, S&S ANNOUNCES CONTINUED MAC TOOLS AGREEMENT, AMSOIL FOR MOTORCYCLES AND MORE, BAKER TURNS TEN, PRIMO SLIMLINE BELT DRIVE TEST, BIKERNET METRIC BEGINS TO ROLL, SEMINOLE ROADHOUSE TO HOST TATTOO SHOW AND MORE…

Hey,

I’m at a loss today. I woke up a 4:30 a.m. with a pounding earache, and I thought for sure I had this cold under control. Half the biker world is headed to Indy and the other half are checking their bags and packing for Daytona.

The show must go on, while I pour 60 wt. Amsoil into my ear canal and hammer at the news. It’s going to be a good one. Then I’ll report our projects or crawl back in bed and drink Brandy and tea. What do you suggest?

SEMINOLE ROADHOUSE TO HOST TATTOO SHOW NEW MOTORCYCLE–Love Hate Choppers (LHC) will make its first public debut at Daytona Bike Week under the tent sponsored by The Seminole Hard Rock outside the Dog House Bar & Grill located at 601 Main Street, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 29-March 9, 2008

Love Hate Choppers is a dream collaboration between world-renowned tattoo artist, Ami James and master bike builder, Marlowe B.

Love Hate Choppers blends exquisite classic design, hard-core styling, fine craftsmanship with cutting edge performance. Together this talented duo is producing the sickest, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted choppers ever fabricated that will withstand the toughest rider.

Other legendary master builders displaying bikes at this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Road House Tour include: Brooklyn’s Paul Cox, Russell Mitchell from Exile Cycles and Choppers Inc. founder Billy Lane. All these builders plan to unveil something new.

Additional information can be found, on the official website:http://www.LoveHateChoppers.com/

–Chet (OEP) Burozski

BODY FOUND IN BIKERNET TRIANGLE PARK IN WILMINGTON, CALIFORNIA– Today State police found an unidentified man’s body in a park nearby. They describe him as having a Beer Belly, Saggy Balls, Wrinkly Ass and a SmallDick. I was just checking to make sure You’re okay.

–Dean

Click here to Check out BikernetMetric.com.

BIKERNETMETRIC.COM BEGINNING TO ROLL–1. We’ll post the Italian Bike Fest in the Events section with a teaser in the news
2. Indy show report volume 1 from Jeff- top 10 new 2008 products http://www.dealerexpo.com/dealerexpo/v42/index.cvn?ID=10222, (McCuff is in here
3. Preview on the new “Hell Rider” Quentin Tarantino produced movie http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/01/29/sundance-interview-with-hell-rides-writerdirector-larry-bishop/
4. A tech piece I’ll write on the Dynojet Power Commander
5. Bike feature on an over the top Vulcan 1500 that looks like an Indian made out of copper, http://www.flickr.com/photos/27288323@N00/2224779997/
6. Biker Brackets Big Boar Air Ride Kit
7. Other press releases from Jeff, MR. HORSEPOWER, Najar

–Bob Osias
Publisher
Bikernetmetric.com
Owner
Metric Thunder
Motorcycle Parts & Accessories
(714) 744-8900
www.metricthunder.com

PRIMO SLIMLINE SUPER NARROW OPEN BELT DRIVE TEST–

Rivera-Primo? MFG Tough Belt Drives

We took off 1 1/2″ of of our 1 3/4″ 11mm Polychain super belt leaving just a 1/4″ of belt to see how much power it would take. Did it pass? Oh yeah!!

–Ben Kudon

BIKERNET RUSSIAN CONNECTION–We should like to ask you post our links on MOTORCYCLE WEB LINKS for part Biker News.Our information portals publish news in Russian and English :http://www.BikerNews.ru – information for bikers, MC life and events, bikes and technical advice.
http://www.RiderNews.ru – information for riders wide look
http://www.MotoLady.ru – special for lady on bikes.

Can you have interest for taking part with us in our actions. Our action The Two wheels – One road, (motorcycle life reflected in photos).

–Sergey.

BAKER TURNS JUST TEN YEARS OLD– BAKER Turns 10 Years old at Daytona Bike Week and we’re gonna do something about it! Thursday, March 6 at 8pm | Party @ The Broken Spoke Saloon!!! Yes, it’s true. It’s been only 10 years. We’re still a prepubescent.

1. Since Bert’s 1994 FLSTN was stolen during Daytona Bike Week. (Actually, this has been 11 years.)
2. Since Lisa talked Bert into taking the insurance money and building a new bike instead of buying a new one
3. Since Bert built this new, replacement bike and the thing shaking like a jackhammer on the highway
4. Since Bert taking his General Motors Senior Transmission Engineering wisdom and creating a 6-Speed for it
5. Since Bert and Lisa decided to base a company on such transmission mastery

Now let’s party about it!

If you’re in Daytona, we’d love to see you there!

Please share this message with everyone far and wide with all the means you have at your disposal – especially my buds working the Internet realm. I know I totally missed the presses to get ink on this. Cincy got in the way. Anyway, this help would be very much appreciated. I’m a graphic designer, not a great organizer of people. That’s why I have an attached PDF for you to pass along if you please. Thanks!

–//Scout
Brand Vandal | Director of Marketing, Creative and PR
BAKER Drivetrain
Toll Free: 1-877-640-2004
Cell: 616-443-9776
www.myspace.com/scoutlaw

AMSOIL FOR YOUR HARLEY–AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50 motorcycle oils give motorcyclists what they need: Superior wear protection for high- stress motorcycle engines and transmissions that stay clean and deposit-free.

SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils have been reformulated with new high performance additive technology that provides even greater multi-functional benefits for the special requirements of motorcycle applications. These independent and exclusive new AMSOIL formulations provide second-to-none viscosity protection for hot-running American and foreign motorcycle engines, transmissions and primary chaincases. Performance specifications include: API SG, SL/CF; JASO MA/MA-2; API GL-1

Package sizes include:
1-Quart Bottle
1-Quart Bottles (case of 12)
1-Gallon Bottle
1-Gallon Bottles (case of 4)
30-Gallon Drum
55-Gallon Drum

APPLICATIONSAMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended for air or liquid cooled 4-stroke engines. It meets SAE 90, API GL-1 gear oil requirements and is recommended for transmissions and primary chaincases. AMSOIL MCV is recommended for Harley Davidson?, Buell?, Victory?, Ducati?, Aprilia?, BMW?, Triumph? and other motorcycles where 15W-50 or 20W-50 engine oils or SAE 90, GL-1 gear oils are used. Not recommended for shaft drive hypoid gears or where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.

MIXING AMSOIL
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is compatible with conventional and synthetic motor oils; however, mixing oils may shorten the oil life expectancy and reduce the performance benefits. AMSOIL does not support extended drain intervals where oils have been mixed.

S&S ANNOUNCES CONTINUED MAC TOOLS AGREEMENT– LA CROSSE, WI (February 7, 2008) S&S? Cycle announces continued collaboration between S&S and MAC Tools.

S&S and MAC Tools have had a great relationship over the past three years and are proud to announce that it will continue through 2009. Through this relationship the S&S Training and Certification Center, S&S Product Development Department and the S&S Remanufacturing Department have been fully equipped with MAC Tools. Each student that attends the S&S Sidewinder or VFI Training gets first-hand experience working with MAC Tools and sees just how extensive the Mac Tools line-up really is.

BREW HITS CINCY AND ER SHOWS–Cincy was cool, mood was very optimistic.Been very busy! Many old Triumphs, a pan, 1961 Berlin scooter and my wife’s new 45 flatty I’m building her.Took the Magnum to the Charlotte Easyrider show. Several loved it, but I was told not enough chrome, needs fancy paint and no one understands the Magnum. I even had a 20″ x 32″ sign pointing out all the work on the engine.Glad you liked it!

Let me know anyway I can help you!Thanks again and for bikernet,

–Brew
BREWdude@brewracingframes.com

WHEELER INDUSTRIES EXPANDS SALES AND MARKETING TEAM– New Team to Package Performance Products into one Offering .

San Jose, Calif. February 8, 2008: Wheeler Industries, llc today announced that they will be expanding its sales and marketing team to represent additional high performance companies. The companies and products that are to be targeted will compliment the other products for a first time performance package. Products will include engine manufactures, transmissions, clutches and even wheels and tires.

“There are performance packages for motors including carburetors or cams that are proven to work in harmony together, said Ray C. Wheeler, president of Wheeler Industries. “We are taking it one giant step further and packing components that will create a complete bike–with a pure performance objective.”

Wheeler Industries has over 45 years of combined sales and marketing experience. Their specialties include sales channel development from distribution to dealers and even direct to the customer. They also have an extensive marketing and public relations background which has played an important role in supporting the overall sales efforts.

The combined products, which will be offered and marketed individually as well as a whole, will be brought to nationwide events in 2008, focusing minimally on the top 17 trade shows and rallies including Sturgis, Bike Week, Hollister, Laughlin, and many more. Wheeler Industries will leverage their long-term relationships ensuring that the said package and components will be included in top tier distribution and reseller catalogs. Beyond sales channel development and national marketing, Wheeler Industries PR package will include for its clients, regular press release, product announcements in target publications, media relations, review programs and much more.

“I have found that a strategic marketing and media support has greatly increased out success with the sales channel,” stated Wheeler. “From pushing this information to distributors and dealers alike and to educated the customer, all players stand to gain. The customer too will get a tried and true package ensuring the best in performance products–not for the weak at heart.”

Currently W8Lessrotors is on board with high performance composite brake rotors. Four other companies including a well know belt drive company, motor manufacturer, transmission company and throttle body manufacturer are currently in discussions, with other companies soon to follow. Any performance companies, manufactured in the USA, interested in speaking with Wheeler Industries regarding their involvement in the sales and marketing package can contact Wheeler Industries direct. Only the best products on the market will be considered and no duplicate technologies and products will be accepted, eliminating any and all conflict of business interest.

For more information, please contact Wheeler Industries llc. at www.w8lessrotors.com or by calling 831-594-7783.

DARWIN MOTORCYCLS SIGNS WITH PEIRSPEED TO SET UP DEALER NETWORK– People regularly ask us “are there dealers in my area where I can see and sit on a bike in person?”

After two years of research, listening to what our customers want and personally addressing those requests, we have teamed with Peirspeed, a Cobra Powersports company. Cobra Powersports has a professional team of sales, marketing, parts and service personnel to handle the expansion of the Brass Balls Bobber brand.

The Brass Balls Bobbers will be sold exclusively through a new network of Brass Balls Bobber dealerships currently being selected.

Peirspeed expects to award 2 to 3 new Brass Balls Bobber dealerships each month with a total of just over 20 being selecting during the first phase of the product distribution plan.

Bikes still start at $16,995 and you can build yours on-line at BrassBallsBobbers.com

Note: Our website is being updated with new options for the “build your bike” feature. Check back in coming weeks.

Bike of the Month – January ’08This bike belonging to David Wilson is a great example for thoughs of you who prefer the oh so smooth ride of a softail, and yet still want a cool, unique ride.

This Brass Balls Bobber “Digger” is for SSgt Damon Fairchild. He is currently serving in Iraq and is expected home soon. We solute him and look forward to his safe return. We will bring you photos of his bike when completed.

Exciting news will soon to be announced about a very cool partnership between an innovative industry magazine IRON WORKS AND BIKERNET.COM and Brass Balls Bobbers in which the public will benefit.

Build it your way. Have us help. Be Unique!

–Dar Holdsworth
Darwin Motorcycles
For Custom Bike Information please contact:
Dar Holdsworth, 405.285.0808,
EVOLVE@DARWINMOTORCYCLES.COM

BIKERNET TRIUMPH OF THE WEEK– This bike originally came from a shop in NJ called TT Cycles. That is all they do as well. Their website is www.ttcycles.net if you’d like to check them out.

Dennis the owner and Steve the motor guy are great guys too.

–Frank
FrankFalco@AperioCI.com

IT’S-A-BLAST CONVERSION KIT–Designed to give the full custom look to any unsightly Buell Blast. Face it, they are kind of fun but who wants to be seen on one, right? This arch back bone frame kit uses the engine as a stressed member and allows the use of stock drivetrain, front end, wheels, tires, brakes, drive belt, pulley, coil, regulator, handle bars, controls and kickstand, just about everything.

Kit includes frame, oil tank, gas tank, foot control mounts, and seat pan. Just add paint, pipe, pegs and air cleaner. $2995.00

Click here for more Redneck Engineering Info.

MC ADVANTAGES DISTRIBUTES CRANE CAMS–MC Advantages is pleased to announce an agreement to distribute Crane Cams products beginning in the 2008 MC Advantages catalog.

“We’re glad to offer such a well-know brand of performance product to our customers,” said Kent Reed, General Manager of MC Advantages. “Crane’s cams, ignitions and other products help us to round out a growing line of the most unique parts in the V-Twin industry,” he noted.

The Crane Cam lineup includes a complete line of cams, tappets, pushrods and rockers as well as the industry staple HI-4 ignitions for V-Twin engines.

MC Advantages is a distributor of high-performance V-Twin parts based in Grimes, Iowa, serving dealers in the U.S. and abroad. MC Advantages distributes many brands including: S&S? Cycle, Martin Bros.?, Spyke?, Stampede?, Prowler?, Bulletpr?f?, D&M Custom Cycle, Jims?, Dynatek?, Compu-Fire?, Crane Cams?, Hooker? and many more.

Adam Roorda
MC Advantages
Ph: 1.515.369.4320
adam@mcadvantages.com

RUSSELL MITCHELL PRODUCES A MONSTER SET OF PIPES–Now available, all new, Exile Monster Pipes designed by Russell Mitchell for late modelHarley-Davidson Softails

North Hollywood, CA: Russell has been hard at work designing and testing all new Exile pipes for Softails. These huge, new 2-INCH Monster Pipes have been a signature component on every Exile Cycle for over a decade. After thousands of requests, they are now finally available for your 1986, 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail models. “I attend shows all over the country and world that is the one product request that is always asked of me and Exile time and time again. I love it when customers know exactly what they want,” said Russell.

Offered in two styles, Monster Drag Pipes and Monster Shotgun Pipes, feature heavy 16 gauge steel tubing and a finish that is truly show worthy. The 1 _-INCH header pipe continues inside the true outer body maximizing the scavenging pressure, resulting in significant performance gains. This double layer construction also helps resist discoloration. Each set includes removable louvered-core baffles with polished billet end-tips, and all the necessary brackets and hardware. The Exile logo is carved into each pipe so everyone will know you?re running the real deal!

Exile Monster Pipes are priced at $599 and are available exclusively through Drag Specialties or direct from Exile Cycles. Exile also offers their combo? deal one front pipe and both styles of rear pipe for $799 allowing you to switch up the look of your ride for very little extra cash!

For more information call Exile Cycles on (818) 255-3330 or visit: www.exilecycles.com

CALIFORNIA HELMET COURT CASE BUILDING– There was a Court Hearing today in Santa Cruz. It’s the lawsuit against the CHP (Civil Court) that was filed by motorcycle riders because the police are enforcing the helmet law improperly.

The CHP’s attorney, the Attorney General of California (AG), filed a request (MSJ) that the court give the win to the CHP, because they claim there’s enough proof that the CHP will win after the trial, so “why have a trial?”

The Judge denied the MSJ and disagreed with the AG. WE win again.

In fact, the Judge disagreed with the CHP (AG) so strongly, that he hinted that the CHP might lose the case in the long run. So, we have some paperwork to file with the court ASAP. We are hoping the Judge actually signs an Injunction against enforcement. In other words, orders the police to quit enforcing the helmet law.

What do you need to do? Right now, make an effort to contact everybody you know (and everybody they know) to get information to me about any helmet ticket you can find. The more unapproved helmet tickets you can show the Judge, the more likely he is to see that they have been writing tickets when they shouldn’t have.

Take a picture of the helmet if you can, but most importantly get the info about that ticket emailed to me ASAP. A copy of the ticket would be the best. A “goldmine.”

We’ve been telling you for months that this will, very likely, take the helmet law out completely. You have not been this close to getting rid of the helmet law since it was written into the lawbooks in 1992. Make this your personal goal; Find any and every helmet ticket written since 1996, the Easyriders Federal Court Decision. Every person you find that was ticketed for a helmet violation is another nail in the coffin of the helmet law.

Now go find ’em; We know they’re out there. Get back to me.

–PAN

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BIKERNET PART THREE NEWS FLASH–H-D PLANS FOR DAYTONA, VETS SUPPORT PARTY AND NEW BOOK, NEW SPROTER HITS THE MARKET, NEW PROJECT FROM ILLUSIONS, AUTORAMA THIS WEEKEND AND H-D FLOORING,PLUS SOME BAD JOKES

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PARTY WITH THE DUBLIN MOB–Daddy told us, “Boys find something your good at and become the best,” so we found the nearest bar and became World Renound Professionals. Come join us for what we do best, throw a great party (and our chops ain’t half bad either). Sun March 9th Dublin Mob’ s PADDY RIDE & BBQ is back!

As usual the music is 1st rate The Farmers (san diego legends) The Downs Family (true Irish punk rock) & Deere Johns (honkeytonk rockabilly)

San Diego’ got our back with the best sponsors Hodads (the finest burgers in THE WORLD) Undisputed fitness & training club, Motorcult, Innes clothing, & Hooleys Irish Pub Ride 9-11 am (LEAVES at 9 sharp, be early) Rock Show & BBQ 12-5

Come bring the fam and join ours, leave the shity attitude at home. RIDE YOUR CHOP ROD OR CUSTOM !!

see ya there
— Slainte DMC

Watch for an article on the art of Monte Moore, by Humble Johnny, in the near future, if Johnny quits sniveling.

DIRECT FROM THE CHURCH OF BIKERNET–The night before her wedding, the bride-to-be talked with her mother. “Mom,” she said, “I want you to teach me how to make my new husband happy.”

The mother took a deep breath and began, “When two people love, honor, and respect each other, love can be a very beautiful thing…”

“I know how to fuck, mother,” the bride-to-be interrupted.

“I want you to teach me your lasagna recipe.”

–from Buckshot

THE 3RD OLD SCHOOL BIKER RODEO– Party in the Pasture A NOT FOR PROFIT EVENT BENEFITING DISABLED VETERANS, May 9-10-11th, 2008,
27151 Soult Rd.
Brooksville,Fl 34602
WWW.SCOOTERGOODS.COM

ONLY $10 Bucks at the gate.
FREE camping all weekend!
Live Music / Vendors /
Bike Games (Plaque Awards)
Our World Famous Adult Games (Cash Prizes)
Wet-T, Pole Dancin?, Screamin Orgasm, Sex Symbol & Much More

1st Miss Party in the Pasture Contest (By Ballot)
$1 DRAFTS, Coolers Welcome, Campfires Allowed,
Adults Only

NO ONE UNDER 18 ALLOWED/// NO GLASS PLEASE /// CANS ONLY

Presented By J.O. Batten Bull-It Rodeo Scootergoods Magazine, www.scootergoods.com & The Chickenman

Over $10,000.00 was donated to Disabled Vets from the last Rodeo

–DonV
Owner-Editor Scootergoods Magazine
www.scootergoods.com

GG SPROTER: REVOLUTIONIZING BRAKE TECHNOLOGY– Here’s something new, really new and very, very cool. Georges’s Garage has developed an ingenious brake sprocket system that is quite literally going to revolutionize the way we look at and deal with custom brake components.

The new SPROTER, offers builders a number of unique and extremely user friendly features. First the new set up allows you to mount the brake and sprocket components on either the right or left side of the bike.

Even more exciting is, the brake unit is a true split design and you know what that means. That’s right YOU CAN CHANGE THE PADS WITHOUT REMOVING THE WHEEL! Now that’s a first and certain to shake things up.

Each SPROTER caliper is CNC machined from the finest quality T6061 billet aluminum and finished in either black anodized or flawless chrome.

They are also fit with state of the art pads for silent, reliable braking performance. SPROTER sprockets are precision machined from stainless steel, Blanchard ground then final CNC machined for a straightforward, precision fit. It is currently available in 48 tooth pattern for use with 530 chains.

100% MADE IN THE USA, the new SPROTER from George’s Garage retails for just $799.95 and comes with weld-on mounting tabs.

Call George’s Garage direct at 909-843-7043 or North County Customs at 714-680-3543.
www.georges-garage.com

ILLUSIONS NEWS PROJECT–This is a rigid we are finishing for a customer. 240×18 Avon rear tire, 21×2.15 front wheel with avon tire, black hubs and rims by Ride Right (80 spoke), Exile rear sprotor, Yaffe monkey bars 15″, Billet headlight, Paughco 39mm triple trees, Mid west lower legs, H-D front rotor, hand made risers welded to handlebars, PM mid controls and primary drive, 120 JIMS motor, 5 spd H-D tranny, S&S G carb, Speedline air cleaner, Yaffe modified gas tank, frame from Yaffe, Mid west oil tank, seat shocks, 10-gauge steel seat pan with Illusion logo hand tooled in, Yaffe x-pipes.

We are still completing the build on this one. Should be done in a week or so.

–Rusty coones
illusionoc@gmail.com

NEW BOOK, DOG SOLDIERS MC RECOMMENDED– Bandit! You got to read this guys book! DOG SOLDIERS MC It shows the lifestyle in different light and this guy is the real thing.Great writing and terrific action. You feel the wind in your hair!

–Serpent Rider

PS: I know the author too, rode with him for years got no complaints.

ROLAND SANDS DESIGNS’ “VENTURI” AIR CLEANER DELIVERES STYLE AND HORSEPOWER — October 26, 2007 (La Palma, Calif.) – Roland Sands Design delivers horsepower and style with their new “Venturi”Air Cleaner. “Venturi” means air flow acceleration, and the RSD performance accessory will deliver just that, which means added horsepower for your bike. Available in RSD’s exclusive Contrast CutTM and brilliant chrome finish, the bolt on system utilizes an internal high-flow K&N filter shielded behind a stylish stainless steel racing mesh.

The CNC machined backing plate features internal breathers with no exposed hardware for a clean look that enhances air flow through the carburetor or throttle body. The “Venturi” Air Cleaner is available for Big Twin Engines with stock CV carburetors as well as EFI Softail, Dyna Glide and FLT models and for bikes running S&S carburetors.

Retail pricing is $399.95 for the Contrast CutTM and Chrome finishes. The system is manufactured by Performance Machine and available now through your local Drag Specialties dealer. Visit www.rolandsands.com for more information and to see the complete line up of RSD product.

POLISHER REACHES OUT–polishing available here ay PITONIAK CYCLE, call for prices 413-323-7772 .
http://www.pitoniakcycle.com

CHARLIE BRECHTEL THROWS A PARTY– Your Invited to a Party.
Date: February 23rd, 2008
Time: 2pm
Location: Black Creek Park ~ Copperopolis, CA

We are celebrating Sabrina’s 31st birthday, our wedding reception and our 3rd year anniversary for Bikers Inner Circleall in one.

Come party we will be showcasing bikes, live music from the Charlie Brechtel Band with special guests sitting in, playing poker, dancing and just parting all the way around.

All you have to do is help with the alcohol.(a lot of jack daniels)

Please RSVP..Hope ya?all can come!
209-785-9422 or 209-479-1860

THE GOOD HUSBAND CLASS FROM BIKERNET– Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company’s Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but the drinks didn’t taste like alcohol at all. He didn’t even remember how he got home from the party. As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did something wrong.

Jack had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them, a single red rose!! Jack sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed.

He looks around the room and sees that it is in perfect order, spotlessly clean. So is the rest of the house.

He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick: “Honey, breakfast is on the stove, I left early to get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you, darling! Love, Jillian”

He stumbles to the kitchen and sure enough, there is hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee and the morning newspaper.

His 16 year old son is also at the table, eating. Jack asks, “Son…what happened last night?”

“Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the door.

Confused, he asked his son, “So, why is everything in such perfect order and so clean? I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me??”

His son replies, “Oh THAT… Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, “Leave me alone, I’m married!!”

Broken Coffee Table $239.99
Hot Breakfast $4.20
Two Aspirins $.38
Saying the right thing, at the right time. PRICELESS.

–Rik

NEW HD FLOORING FROM RACEDECK– Okay ladies and gents here is a definite must have for that number one in your life. SNAP LOCK Industries, manufacturers of world famous RaceDeck floor coverings, recently released an exclusive line of Harley-Davidson Garage Flooring! Designed specifically for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts, each 12″ interlocking module surface is highlighted with a seamless pattern of Harley-Davidson Bar and Shield logos. The H-D brand modular floor utilizes Snap Lock’s multi-patent design, which allows for a quick & easy no tool, no adhesive installation.

On your feet, knees or back the modules provide a cushion between you and the floor. Additionally, the material used is highly resistant to most chemicals including oil, grease and other petroleum products. You can purchase the flooring by the square foot or pre-packed in a 4’x8′ parking pad kit. Perfect for complete garage floors, bike parking pads, show displays, at the track or anywhere you want to show your H-D colors, this unique surface provides more than jaw dropping appearance.

Extremely rugged, durable and drop dead good looking, H-D modular flooring is a year-round gift suitable for any Harley rider or motorcycle enthusiast! For a closer look at this and other innovative SnapLock styles catch them on the Web at www.racedeck.com. While there be sure to check out the interactive floor design option.

To find a Harley-Davidson Dealer nearest you, call toll free 1-800-588-2743 – or use the dealer locator at harley.davidson.com. To contact SnapLock for additional details, call direct toll free 1-800-457-0174.

MEMO FROM BIKERNET FARM IN INDIANA–The Indiana State Wage & Hour Department claimed he was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to interview him.

“I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them,” demanded the agent.

“Well,” replied the farmer, “there’s my farm hand who’s been with me for 3 years. I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board.

The cook has been here for 18 months, and I pay her $150 per week plus free room and board.

Then there’s the half-wit who works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night. He also sleeps with my wife occasionally.”

“That’s the guy I want to talk to — the half-wit,” said the agent.

“That would be me,” replied the farmer.

–from U.S. Choppers
http://www.uschopper.com/

AUTORAMA THIS WEEKEND IN SACRAMENTO– Come see us this weekend – 2/8 – 2/10 in Sacramento at the Autorama. Cal Expo – we’re in The Suede Pavilion Building – the one with the live music!

After that we’ll be in Portland for the Rod and Custom Bike Show. 2/15 – 2/17 – Portland Expo Center.

We have helmets and leathers coming in daily – come say hi and see what we have in!

–Joel and Mary

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS COOL BIKES, HOT TIME SET FOR DAYTONA–Bike Week 2008 Includes Daily Blogs, Women’s Ride, Demos, Ride-In Show and More.

MILWAUKEE (February 5, 2008) – Engines will be revving and the fun will be firing on all cylinders as the Ocean Center Arena will be the heart of Harley-Davidson at Daytona Bike Week 2008.

From the latest bikes and accessories to electrifying music and entertainment to inspiring events like the Women’s Day Ride with 500 female riders and the Ride-In Show contest, the official Harley-Davidson schedule of events for the 67th Annual Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla., includes something for anyone with a passion for motorcycles and taste for rebellion.

Harley-Davidson will once again be bringing the heart and soul of Daytona Bike Week directly to you at www.harley-davidson.com/daytona. A motley crew of correspondents will hit the streets, beaches and race tracks to get the beat straight from Daytona. Be sure to catch the online coverage, including a daily blog, photos and video updates.

Official Harley-Davidson activities at the Ocean Center Arena will run from March 2-8. Highlights include:
– Harley-Davidson and Buell New Product Show (March 2-8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily)
– Women’s Day activities and ride arrival (March 4)
– Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Live Auction (March 7) and MDA Bike Raffle (March 8)
– H.O.G. Members Only new product reception on March 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and H.O.G. Hospitality area on the first floor during regular show hours.There will be plenty to do on the Ocean Center New Product Show floor, including:
– Checking out the latest Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles, Genuine Motor Accessories and MotorClothes Merchandise
– Seminars and presentations on Genuine Motor Accessories and MotorClothes, such as Install-tainment and the new women’s helmets
– Ford Harley-Davidson? F-Series Truck Display and Adventure Zone SimulatorActivities outside the Ocean Center during Bike Week include:
– The Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum.
– Women’s Ride arrival and welcome (March 4)
– Annual Ride-In Custom Motorcycle Show Contest (March 5)
– B.O.S.S. Ball of Steel Stunt Shows
– Harley-Davidson Festival Stage with music and entertainment

Harley-Davidson, Buell and Police Fleet motorcycle demo rides are available at Daytona International Speedway March 1-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riders with a valid license and appropriate riding gear can try out 2008 Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson owners are invited to enter their Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Ride-In Show Contest on Wednesday, March 5. Registration will be held at the Ocean Center East Side from 8-11 a.m. with $500 cash prizes for Best of Show in 13 classes.

The MDA Live Auction will be held at the Ocean Center Friday, March 7, at 1 p.m. and the MDA Bike Raffle for a fully customized 2008 FXSTB Night Train motorcycle will take place Saturday, March 8 at 4:45 p.m. MDA will also be selling 2007 MDA/Harley-Davidson pins, raffle tickets and Daytona event pins throughout the week.

On March 4 at 10:45 a.m., the Ocean Center will welcome 500 Harley-Davidson women riders on the Women’s Day Ride benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The Motor Company believes it will be the largest women’s ride in its 105-year history.

Continue the Harley-Davidson experience at Daisy Stocking Park in Daytona Beach March 4-8 with Black Bikers in the Park, where activities include a Harley-Davidson MotorClothes model casting call (March 4-6), model competition (March 6 at 6 p.m.) and Fashion Show (March 7 at 7 pm.) In addition, there will be other fun activities such as a custom bike show, riding seminars, a temporary tattoo parlor and other entertainment.

There will also be activities at Harley-Davidson dealerships throughout the Daytona area.

For a complete listing of Harley-Davidson events, please visit our Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.

Since schedule information is subject to change, please check the on-site Harley-Davidson activities guide for times and locations of entertainment and other special attractions.

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BIKERNET GOTTA GET DONE NEWS FLASH–WHIPLASH PHOTO ART OF THE WEEK, THE SCOOP ON CANCER, ALL ABOUT TEXAS, V-QUAD WINS POMONA GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW, MOTORCYCLE TRANSPORT HOT TIP, JODY PEREWITZ JOINS TEAM KRYPTONITE, BUY AMERICAN, RIGID FRAME RICHARD AND THE COOKING GIRL AND IS IT A GIRL OR A CARB?

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THE MYSTERY CARB PHOTO–Pics of my EX carbs. Dean didn’t rebuild this set (unfortunately). This is the set that came with the bike from Dave Hurst. I think Doug Reese did these carbs..yeah, wonder how the gaskets were?

Those guys who don’t know, this is a custom EX built by a friend. It’s been on speed channel several times, been to SEMA, biker build off type shows, built by Bryan Fuller.

And yes Dave Hurst, those are your old carbs!….Bryan spiffed them up a bit, huh?…you might remember him from Barber pit.

–Charles Young

RFR DELIVERS THE COOKIE GIRL– Here are a few images of Siouxsie Monroe (pronounced Suzy, I just call her Cookie Girl, cause she brings me homemade cookies) the other half of the Porcelain Dolls. I will have some shots of them together at some point.

–RFR

BUY AMERICAN!–This is something we banter around constantly, but we need to look at it seriously. A brother just got a call, “I can buy 5-speed polished Softail Transmissions for $499, with a pulley,” He said. “I couldn’t build a transmission case for that price in the US.”

He spends $399 for top of the line Pan or Shovel cylinders, a piece. “I could have them made overseas for $99. Does that make me a bad businessman, or a man who honors his country?”

–Berry Wardlaw

JODY PEREWITZ JOINS TEAM KRYPTONITE–Lock Manufacturer Teams with Growing Force in Motorcycle Industry.

Canton, MA February 1, 2006 – Kryptonite, a brand in Ingersoll Rand’s Security Technologies Sector, announces that Jody Perewitz has joined Team Kryptonite. Kryptonite and Perewitz Cycle Fabrications entered into an exclusivity partnership two years ago when her father, legendary builder Dave Perewitz, joined Team Kryptonite. Jody will represent the company at shows and through its newly launched Riding Essentials for Women class.

“After working with the Perewitz family for several years, Kryptonite is making our relationship with Jody official by adding her to our growing Team Kryptonite,” said Karen Rizzo, Director of Marketing. “Our partnership with Jody will help us bring the message of security to an ever expanding audience that we may not have been successful at targeting before – the woman motorcycle rider. We all look forward to having a long relationship with Jody.”

Perewitz will team with endurance sport bike racer, Nicole Hoffman in the newly created Riding Essentials for Women summer series of classes. They will travel to select dealers sharing their experiences and extensive knowledge on safety, simple maintenance, gear choices, resources available and security tips. The whole experience will be for women only. The first class will take place at Perewitz Cycle Fabrications in June.

In addition to the women’s classes, Jody will also continue to write for Kryptonite’s Unbreakable Bonds blog and participate in other non-traditional marketing for the company later in the year.

“We’ve trusted Kryptonite products for years at the shop and on the road,” said Jody Perewitz. “I know full well how intimidating it can be to ask “the guys” anything so I’m glad to have the opportunity to work with this brand to help bring more women into the sport.”

Perewitz joins her famous father, endurance road racer Nicole Hoffman and former pro-cyclist Bob Roll on Team Kryptonite. The company has enjoyed lengthy relationships with each of these members.

Kryptonite, Jody Perewitz, Dave Perewitz and Nicole Hoffman can be found in booth 2019 at Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. The show runs February 16-18, 2008.

LEGEND OF THE MOTORCYCLE AUCTION RETURNS– A Sale of Exceptional Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia featuring the Michael Corbin CollectionMay 3, 2008.

Location:
The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, California

Preview:
May 3, 2007, 9 AM to 4 PM

Sale:
May 3, 2008, commencing at 4:30 PM

Bonhams & Butterfields is delighted to return to the Legend of the Motorcycle for our second annual Sale of Exceptional Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia. This year, the Michael Corbin Collection will be offered, significantly without reserve. Highlights include an ex-Steve McQueen 1940 Indian 45ci Scout, a pair of Indian-Crocker Conversions, a 1906 Indian ‘Camelback’ Single, and a number of other wonderfully present Indians and other significant motorcycles. Also included in the collection is fantastic selection of motorcycle related memorabilia and artwork.

Other exceptional consignments include a 1904 Rex 3 ?hp Single, a brand new, museum quality 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmueller Recreation, a one owner from new 1975 Ducati 750 Super Sport, and the last motorcycle Evel Knievel ever owned, a 2004 Harley-Davidson Heritage Custom.

Inquiries
Phone: +1 (415) 391 4000
Fax: +1 (415) 391 4040
mailto:motors.us@bonhams.com

To purchase a catalog please call: (800) 223 2854 ext. 3550 (from outside the US please call: 1 415 861 7500) or send an email with your full contact details to info.us@bonhams.com

BIKERNET OLD SCHOOL STORY REVIEW– Hey – the FatBob piece was great… good story and some good pics, and just a good read. Thanks.

–DjM

MOTORCYCLE TRANSPORT HOT TIP–Mike is currently on his way to Maimi. From there he’s heading north to Departure Bike Works in Richmond, VA with the Bonne Belle, our Bonneville Flat Tracker. If you need a motorcycle moved at a very good price give Mike or Erin a call.

Click here to enter Bikernet free contest area and receive Bikernet Updates.

BIKERNET ZOO NOW OPEN–A biker is riding by the zoo, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion’s cage.

Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.

The biker jumps off his bike, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch.

Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly.

A reporter has seen the whole scene, and addressing the biker, says- Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I saw a man do in my whole life.

– Why, it was nothing, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger, and acted as I felt right.

– Well, I’ll make sure this won’t go unnoticed. I’m a journalist, you know, and tomorrow’s papers will have this on the first page. What motorcycle do you ride?

– A Harley Davidson.

The journalist leaves.

The following morning the biker buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads, on first page:

BIKER GANG MEMBER ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH.

–from Rogue

V-QUAD CUSTOMS WIN POMONA GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW– Greg Nelson of Nelson Engineering showed his new V-Quad engine at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati last weekend. The V-Quad is essentially, the largest, most powerful engine that you can get and put into your stock Harley EVO style frame with minor frame modifications. This monster makes double of everything, double the sound, double the horsepower and double the torque.

The V-Quad was installed in a stock FL with minor modifications to the frame. According to Greg it’s a simple swap and doesn’t have any adverse affect on the handling of the bike. I threw my leg over the bike and lifted it off the side stand without any more effort than my own FLTRI. Presently it is available with 45mm Mikuni Carbs only, no fuel injection yet, which may limit some applications but I’m sure it won’t hold back those builders who want the biggest engine on the block.

Greg has some neat videos of the engine in an FXR at Bonneville on his website http://v-quad.com/index.php which showcase the awesome power and torque that this beast produces.

–Nick
Glide to Live … Live to Glide

BIKERNET GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR–Have you ever looked at a map of the world?Look at Texas with me just for a second. That picture, with the Panhandle and the Gulf Coast, and the Red River and the Rio Grande is as much a part of you as anything ever will be.. As soon as anyone anywhere in the world looks at it they know what it is. It’s Texas. Pick any kid off the street in Japan and draw him a picture of Texas in the dirt and he’ll know what it is. What happens if I show you a picture of any other state? You might get it maybe after a second or two, but who else would? And even if you do, does it ever stir any feelings in you?

In every man, woman and child on this planet, there is a person who wishes just once he could be a real live Texan and get up on a horse or ride off in a pickup.

There is some little bit of Texas in everyone.

Did you ever hear anyone in a bar go, “Wow…so you’re from Iowa? Cool, tell me about it?” Do you know why?Because there’s no place like Texas.

Here are just a few facts and history of the great state of Texas.
Texas is the Alamo.
Texas is 183 men standing in a church, facing thousands of Mexican nationals, fighting for freedom, who had the chance to walk out and save themselves, but stayed instead to fight and die for the cause of freedom.

We send our kids to schools named William B.Travis and James Bowie and Crockett and do you know why? Because those men saw a line in the sand and they decided to cross it and be heroes. John Wayne paid to do the movie himself. That is the Spirit of Texas.

Texas is Sam Houston capturing Santa Ana at San Jacinto.

Texas is “Juneteenth” and Texas Independence Day.

Texas is huge forests of Piney Woods like the Davy Crockett National Forest.

Texas is breathtaking mountains in the Big Bend.

Texas is the unparalleled beauty of bluebonnet fields in the Texas Hill Country.

Texas is the beautiful, warm beaches of the Gulf Coast of South Texas.

Texas is the shiny skyscrapers in Houston and Dallas.

Texas is world record bass from places like Lake Fork.

Texas is Mexican food like nowhere else, not even Mexico.

Texas is the Fort Worth Stockyards, Bass Hall, the Ballpark in Arlington and the Astrodome.

Texas is larger-than-life legends like Michael DeBakey, Denton Cooley, Willie Nelson, Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, Janis Joplin, Kris Kristofferson, Tom Landry, Darrell Royal, Joe Da vis, E ric Dickerson, Earl Campbell, Nolan Ryan, Sam Rayburn, George H.W.Bush, Lyndon B.Johnson, George W. Bush.

Texas is great companies like Dell Computer, Texas Instruments, Compaq, Lockheed Martin Aerospace, Home of the F-16 Jet Fighter and the JSF Fighter.

Texas is NASA.

Texas is huge herds of cattle and miles of crops.

Texas is skies blackened with doves, and fields full of deer.

Texas is a place where towns and cities shut down to watch the local High School Football game on Friday nights and for the Cowboys on Monday Night Football, and for the night in Old San Antonio River Parade in San Antonio.

Texas is ocean beaches, deserts, lakes and rivers, mountains and prairies, and modern cities.

If it isn’t in Texas, you probably don’t need it.

Texas even has its own power grid!

No one does anything bigger or better than it’s done in Texas.

Our state capitol building is the only one in the country that is taller than the capitol building in Washington, D.C. and we can divide our state into five states at any time if we wanted to! We included these things as part of the deal when we came on. That’s the best part, right there.

By federal law,Texas is the only state in the U.S. that can fly its flag at the same height as the U.S. flag. Think about that for a second. You fly the Stars and Stripes at 20 feet in Maryland, California, or Maine and your state flag, whatever it is, goes at 17 feet. You fly the Stars and Stripes in front of Pine Tree High in Longview or anyplace else at 20 feet, the Lone Star flies at the same height – 20 feet.

Do you know why?Because Texas is the only state that was a republic before it became a state.

–from Rev CarlR

This is how it started.

THE DEVIL SCRAMBLES TO COMPLETE BOBBER TO COMPETE IN ER DALLAS SHOW– At this point I am farther along, but it still looks naked because I am doing the electrical work on her. I’ll send some more as she gets ready for the Easyriders show in Dallas!

It’s flying together right now. We’ll show you the finished bike, or check it out at the ER show in Dallas this weekend.

Holly and I are looking forward to visiting with the Easyriders folks, Rick and Joe T over at Strokers, and then we plan on making our annual stop to honor Bradley with a drink at his favorite hangout with some friends. . . a mini vacation before I dive back into the shop for more madness and to start on the Root Beer Bikernet Mini Bobber.

–Kent

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BIKERNET BRITTOWN REVIEW NIGHT NEWS–JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK, CHANCE FOR FREE EASYRIDERS EVENT TICKETS, BRANSCOMB RICHMOND ON BIKERNET RADIO, TRUMPET STYLE MEGAPHONE EXHAUST FROM PRIMO, S&S BUYS FLATHEAD POWER, INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW BY TOYOTA, AMSOIL OIL FOR YOUR HARLEY, PAPPY BIKE DEAL OF THE WEEK, EASYRIDER SHOW HITS DALLAS AND GREGS CUSTOM CYCLES DEEPSICKNESS FRONT END.

Hey,

This is one of those nuts days. We kick off the news with a bang every Thursday morning. I hit the coffee and the computer simultaneously and don’t stop staring at the screen until I’ve downloaded all the news–unless I’m interrupted.

Today was packed with disruptions, like the dogs tearing shit up, the phone ringing, emergencies, doctor appointments, you name it. All the sniveling aside, this is going to be a helluva Thursday news, but I have a comment first:

We need to make, “Made in America,” a strident code and work on it. I like the people of China, Tawain and Korea. I don’t hold any grudges. I know we’re rapidly heading in a World economy direction, but we need to refocus on our homeland and support our quality product base. It’s easy, look for that Made in the U.S.A. line on any products and pay a little extra to support our working base. You don’t need to follow the code for every purchase, but keep it in mind always. I’ll mention a couple of supportive facts at the end of the news. Now let’s hit it:

GREG’S CUSTOM CYLES INTRODUCES The Deepsickness Front End —Clearwater, FL – Greg’s Custom Cycle Works, Inc. introduces the Deepsickness inverted front end. This new cutting edge production front fork suspension system is designed exclusively for today’s new bikes offering a unique addition to any custom motorcycle.

The Deepsickness Front End actuates differently than a standard hydraulic fork assembly using an external air shock and a stabilizer link for added control and performance plus gives it that cool, mechanical look. The fork tree and rockers are constructed from billet aluminum and have a wide stance. This front end with dimensions of 63 mm hollow tubes allow easy wiring and internal brake to accommodate most bike builders’ needs. A wide range of handlebars will fit the stock mounting points. We offer a variety of custom colors as well as raw or powder coated finishes with air style shocks & billet rockers.

Options, such as gas charge shocks, a driving light package, a headlight and mounting kit are available.

For further information, call Greg’s Custom Cycles at 727-461-4840 or visit www.gregscycles.com

VALERIE THOMPSON ROLLS INTO THE DRAG RACING PRO STOCK CLASS– I would like to fast forward to February 2008 with some exciting news to share with everyone. I am proud to announce VTR’s emergence into the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Class. We have secured a new partnership with “The Real Security Company” featuring their advanced GPS product technology “EYE-ON” as my official Title Sponsor. We are involved in several other negotiations and are looking for associate sponsors, but with this dynamic partnership and our incredible team already in place I am more excited than ever about this season.

The Real Security Company is a worldwide supplier of innovative residential, corporate, military, industrial and automotive-marine theft deterrent and prevention products. These newly developed products protect against the majority of theft and breech situations such as professional thieves, the joy rider, and smash and grab thieves. Through highly advanced GPS technology the EYE-ON Amber T1000 is able to track and provide electronic security for your children, family members and pets. I am looking forward to a long and profitable relationship with such an exciting and progressive company. For more information on my new sponsor, please visit www.therealsecuritycompany.com

I have been having a great time developing my new team. Starting with new team colors, racing leathers, and not to mention a lot of training which, I have already started. My new crew chief; Gary Tonglet has me on a very strict training program. Were making many hot laps and will be ready for Gainesville on the EYE-ON S&S Buell. Check out some testing pictures! http://johnguate.smugmug.com/gallery/4274258#P-1-12

EASYRIDER SHOW TOUR HITS DALLAS THIS WEEKEND–THE HAVE OPENINGS FOR BIKE ENTRANTS–“We need bikes for the competition, if you know anybody in the area have them tell Bruce that you sent them,” John Green, the ER Boss said. Just show up or drop a line to John at Easyriderjg@aol.com. Tell him you’re coming, and they’ll take care of you.

I am on it, Darryl Briggs gave me the heads up earlier today, so I rounded up Frank’s big trailer and we are bringing an least four extra bikes (we were bringing two already) and if I can get Jimmy to haul another trailer he will pull two more.

Holly and I will also see if we can get a couple of other builders and or bike owners to come up from the Texas National list too? I have always liked the Easyriders shows so I’ll do all I can to help out, you know how much I love custom bikes and bike shows. . .hehehe

–Kent

P.S. I am sending you a couple progress shots of the 77 supper glide

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WALMART WARS REVIEW–Glad to see you are spreading the word about those un-American crooks known at WalMart……unfortunately most folks would rather save 25 cents than be a good U.S. citizen….these crimes didn’t just start at WalMart, they’ve been going on and GROWING for years !

All you fuckers saving 25 cents better spend that saved money to learn Chinese. Good on you Bikernet !

–Dan

One of our report states that 90 percent of the goods sold in U.S. Walmarts comes from China. According to TIME magazine last year 60 million cans of Chinese cat and dog food were recalled because of 16 pet deaths. Poison Chinese toothpaste was discovered, 1.5 million toy trains were sent back because of lead paint and 450,000 Chinese tires were recalled due to tread separation.–Renegade

DEAL OF THE WEEK FROM MY MISTRESS– This is a bike that belongs to a very good friend of mine…would you please place this on the Thursday and or Sunday News?

–Mistress Marilyn

Bike for sale:
Wild West with SK 111 engine, Baker heavy duty 6 speed, left hand drive you can see the wheels. Chrome pack on engine and tranny ect. 10 k miles, new tires and brakes. stealth handle bars.

This bike runs and runs. Owner has cared for this bike like a grand baby. Asking 35K.Serious inquiries contact Pappy:1Pappy@cox.net

AMSOIL FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSONS–In Test Results of Industry Standard Four-Ball Wear Testing, Harley-Davidson’s Own “Genuine” Oil Produces A High Wear Scar vs. Other Leading Motorcycle Oil’s!

Harley-Davidson Maintains That You Use Their “Genuine” Oil, yet Harley Davidson Doesn’t Even Make Their Own Oil.

Learn The Facts About Harley-Davidson Oil in this Eye-Opening Article written by A.J. Amatuzio, President and CEO of AMSOIL INC.

“A situation my daughter, Lyn, told me about recently got me to thinking about how good it is to be able to blend our own oils and have complete control over our own product quality.

Lyn loves to ride motorcycles. She recently purchased a Harley-Davidson bike and took it to the local Harley shop to have our new AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil installed. The mechanic took issue with her not using the oil Harley-Davidson sells, saying, “I’ll use AMSOIL motor oil when AMSOIL starts making motorcycles!”

How would you answer a challenge like that? I was pleased to hear Lyn’s response. She said, ” I’ll start using Harley-Davidson motor oil when Harley starts making oil!”

Perfect! The fact is that Harley-Davidson, like so many other “brands” of oil, contract with one or more oil companies to make their lubricants. Often, the decision as to who actually makes a private labeled product is based on low bid, and like almost everything manufactured by a low bidder, short cuts are taken in order to meet the low price.

Now there’s nothing wrong in having a goal to make money, but let’s get real here. Why would anyone want to use a product manufactured down to a price rather than up to high quality standards? We have tested a number of these private label motor oils and two-cycle oils and we found that many are mediocre quality products. None of them even comes close to performing as well as AMSOIL lubricants, and that’s a fact!

Our Motorcycle Products Brochure, G-391, includes wear comparisons of AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils vs. other oils, including H-D “Genuine”. Both our oils demonstrate superior wear protection over all other tested brands. Interestingly enough, the highest wear scar in this test turned out to be Harley-Davidson’s own “Genuine” oil!

There is a good reason why AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils protect so well against wear. They are formulated with significantly higher levels of zinc and phosphorus, which when included in proper formulation with other high quality additives, provide superior wear protection at the high operating temperatures typical of motorcycles. In addition, synthetic oils inherently reduce sump temperatures so the engines actually run cooler.

The fact is, Harley would do well to have AMSOIL make their oils for them. Then they could be assured that their oil was indeed a superior product. As it is, there may be absolutely nothing wrong with their oil for use in average service, but I guarantee you as the oil temperature gets hotter, like it does when sitting in traffic on asphalt on a hot summer day, the Harley-Davidson with AMSOIL in the crankcase is going to be far better protected and run far cooler than the bike with H-D “Genuine” oil in it. There’s just no two ways about it!

So, my daughter Lyn will be going back to this mechanic armed with the facts about AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils and a few facts about H-D oil. Nobody’s going to tell her that her dad’s oils are not the very best. She knows better, and she’s on a mission to prove her point. Who knows? Knowing Lyn, she might sign up another AMSOIL Dealer in the process.”

AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50 motorcycle oils give motorcyclists what they need: Superior wear protection for high- stress motorcycle engines and transmissions that stay clean and deposit-free.

READER RENEWS CANTINA MEMBERSHIP, AMAZING!–Just sent ya a check for renewal in the Cantina. Been in it a couple of years now and it has been the best return on investment I have ever had. Hours of interesting info. I put the check in the mail (14.95 US) day before yesterday.Now unlock the dam thing.

And yea I know. When assholes say the check’s in the mail don’t hold your breath.

BTW- The check is plenty good and I aint an asshole unless ya ask my ex.

–Gootie

THE 27TH ANNUAL CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW PRESENTED BY TOYOTA– The final stop for this year’s series is this weekend, February 8-10, at the Chicago Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and will feature our largest show ever! 330,000 square feet of exhibit space combined with a host of special features and bike unveils promises to deliver an unforgettable send off to a great season. Don’t miss the last, and biggest, show of the season! For more show information and to purchase tickets visit, www.motorcycleshows.com.

Just a few sneak peaks and highlights of what’s in store for THIS weekend’s Chicago Show, as we conclude the tour in a BIG way!

Orange County Chopper to be Revealed in Chicago! It just made its television debut last Thursday on the hit show “American Chopper” on TLC. Now Chicago area enthusiasts will be able to see the amazing detail that the “Patriot Chopper” holds. The blade spokes of the wheels feature 3-D inlaid spearheads, representing the seven Army values and an ammunition belt lines the handlebars. Chromed M-4 magazines serve as the struts, and an M-4 rifle is mounted on the side of the rear wheel.

Chicago Debut of the Buell Ulysses XB12XT! That’s right, Chicago attendees will be amongst the first to see the bike that takes adventure sport touring to new heights. It will get you up to 59 highway MPGs and comes standard with top and side cases, plus heated grips to fight off the winter chill. Current Buell owners- show your motorcycle keys at the Buell display for a special treat!

All Women. All Bike. Built From the Ground Up. This year’s Chicago Motorcycle Show will feature an Allstate sponsored live, Gina Woods’ XX Chromes – All Woman Bike Build, to help promote motorcycle safety and rider education among women riders. The XX Chromes – a team of four women bike builders roll into Chicago and descend upon the convention center for three awesome days of wrist-wrenching, tool-torqueing, knuckle-busting, bike-building in front of a live audience to benefit Mooseheart Child City & School.

Women-only Motorcycle Studio Presented by DTM! Stop by Discover Today’s Motorcycling (DTM) Studio to See Why More Women are Taking the Front Seat On Bikes Today. Discover Today’s Motorcycling has developed a women-only motorcycle studio geared specially towards women who don’t ride, providing a welcoming place for those women to explore everything they wanted to know about motorcycling, but were afraid to ask. Enjoy three sections: a lounge, a motorcycle fitting area, and a motorcyclist makeover station.

Jason Britton on Hand in Chi-Town to Sign Autographs. Stop by the 2 Wheel Tuner and Icon booths in Chicago to pick up an autograph from Jason Britton, pro stunt performer and host of the hit TV show “Superbikes.”

New Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones Model Makes Its Chicago Debut! It’s been kept highly confidential and just made its first public unveiling at our Cleveland show last weekend. Chicago show goers will now be amongst the World’s first to see this HUGE new model release from Harley-Davidson, well before it hits the dealerships! Will you be there to see it? Don’t miss this opportunity to make history and see the bike that ventures to the dark side.

See Biker Build-Off Champion Matt Hotch! Matt Hotch Designs will be on tour showcasing his latest custom, “El Rey” valued at over $200,000. Witness in person what The King of Customs and back-to-back Biker Build-Off Champion bring to the show floor.

World’s Fastest Motorcycles! Ever wonder what 350mph on a motorcycle feels like? See a collection of land-speed record holders from 1937 to present in the “History of Speed” display.

Plus many more features, thousands of dollars in giveaways, jaw dropping stunt shows, AND all the latest models under one roof!

CHICAGO SHOW
Friday, February 8, 2008 – Sunday February 10, 2008
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Admission:
$13 Adult
$6 Children ages 6-11
Children 5 & under free

S&S BUYS FLATHEAD POWER AND ANNOUNCES FLATHEAD PARTS AVAILABILITY–LA CROSSE, WI (February 8, 2008) S&S Cycle announces the availability of replacement parts from Flathead Power by S&S.The demand for quality replacement parts for vintage restorations is at an all time high and Flathead Power by S&S will be ready to deliver on April 1, 2008.

The list of new products from Flathead Power by S&S will start with 1936-’47 big twin tappet blocks, and tappets in standard and +.005″ over sizes. The tappet blocks are silver powder coated for that stock look and are available as a set or single pieces. Next, 1963-’65 cam covers with the flat look of a ’65, as well as a 1966-’69 stock replacement cam cover will be available. The list of great available components keeps going with 1937-’48 UL/ULH (medium compression) aluminum cylinder heads that will be available in a silver finish and available as a set or single piece.

“These are the first of many new products from restoration parts to complete new vintage engines,” said S&S Sr. Manager of Racing & Customer Services, Charlie Hadayia. “Cylinder heads, cylinders, rocker arms and rocker shafts for 1936-’47 big twins, along with a complete 93″ KN engine will be released by the end of May 2008.”

All of these products are made, machined and assembled in the USA. Pricing will be released to the dealers by mid-March and you can get all the information at

A BIKERNET POETIC MOMENT

SCOOTER RAG RENEGADE

Bike magazines I’ve read them all
The King of the writers K Randall Ball

He’s been in the circle for now 30 years
By living the lifestyle showing no fear

He’s rode with the clubs and run the gambit
Built sleds from scratch, brothers know him as Bandit

Wrote tech tips, bike features, ways to save cash
short cuts to bike week, titties and gash

Gave hope to downed brothers not riding their hogs
Loved Norma Jean and Knucklehead his dog

Fanned the Flame of what makes a true Brother
Supported our RIGHTS when there was no other

Writing the truths his creedo won’t bend
Bandit the biker a man among men

–FATBOB

Thanks brother. Means a lot.–Bandit

CROWN JEWEL TRUMPET-STYLE MEGAPHONE FROM PRIMO– Here’s a crown jewel, our Trumpet-style megaphone for 1-3/4″ pipes. As lovely as a BIKERNET babe, it rumbles with assertive tones yet, with a twist of the wrist, you can silence it at any moment.

What more could a guy want ???

–E.Z.

Here’s an updated version of the classic Trumpet megaphone muffler which was fitted to so many bobbers & choppers in those early days. Crafted from 16 gauge steel, then polished & plated to a high luster finish, each of these 18″ long beauties emits a very mellow exhaust tone due to the permanent glass pack innards.

Each muffler has a heavy duty stud welded on the backside to assist in mounting, just like the dual set-up pictured here. This crafted slip-on muffler has a 1-3/4″ inlet and includes a sturdy chromed clamp. Mufflers are sold each !

Slip-On Trumpet-Style Chopper Muffler / Fits 1-3/4″ PipesRE-M-2 . . . . . Trumpet Muffler for 1-3/4″ Pipes / Sold Each . . . . . . . MSRP $ 156.61

For further info on these & other fine products contact:
Rivera Primo Inc.
12450 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
o 562-907-2600
o Fax: 562-907-2606
Web: www.riveraengineering.com

BIKERNET STUDIO REPORT, BRANSCOMB RICHMOND TELEVISION INTERVIEWS ON LINE– I have 2 segments up. One with your interview of the Arlen Ness owners and one with biker call outs. Check out the Bikernet Television and Radio Interviews in the Bikernet Radio Department.

CHANCE TO WIN FREE ER SHOW TICKETS AT STROKERS DALLAS PRE-SHOW PARTY–Saturday, February 9th at Centennial Hall in Fair Park

And we’re giving away FREE TICKETS!!Come party with us at the Official Easyriders Show Pre-Party Friday, February 8th at Strokers Ice House and get the chance to win free tickets to the show!Plus, there’s always plenty of Bikes, Babes, and Beer to go around!

Come back on Saturday and catch the Strokers Shuttle to and from the show all day. Park here, enjoy a burger and a few beers, then jump on the bus to ride out to the show. Get back on when you’re done and head back to continue the party at the Ice House! Shuttle will run every 30 minutes, all day long.

Don’t forget you can also ENTER YOUR BIKE IN THE SHOW We’re looking for more bikes and we’re cutting costs on entry fees!If you are interested in entering your bike, just email rick@strokersdallas.com and we’ll do the rest! It’s that easy!

VENDORS WANTED!
Easyriders is also still accepting vendors for the show. If you would like to set-up as a vendor at Centennial Hall in Fair Park, please email Kari Roben at kroben@easyridersevents.com.

As always, for the most up-to-date information about Strokers Dallas, Strokers Ice House, and Strokers Ink visit www.strokersdallas.com
or call 214-357-0707.

BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–PISTON SUPPORT PLATE– Using this tool will give you peace of mind when installing your rings and cylinders by providing a non-marring flat support to push the bottom of the piston against as you install the rings and cylinder over the piston.

No.1164 – Use on all H-D style engines.

Suggested Retail Price $61.20

–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH – RACK BAGS, TORIAN CHOPPER LEATHER JACKETS, WOMEN BUILDERS AT INTERNATIONAL SHOW, RACCOON NAMED BANDIT, NEW SHOCKS FROM PROGRESSIVE AND BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT IN KOREA.

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NEW BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT IN KOREA– Here a few more pics from Asia.. Korea Japan.. Vietnam… I went for a ride on Sunday.. washed the bike up.. got the gear on.. took my camera and a bottle of poweraid ( Hang over cure like mother’s milk ). Got on the bike… headed to Jiri san ( Jiri Mountain ). Stopped for a smoke and a cut of hangover cure… Thought I’d take a pick, and wouldn’t you know it. I forgot my fucking camera on the roof of my car in a fucking apartment complex.

Got on the phone called the wife. She went out to look and see if it was still there, and it was. Holy shit, couldn’t believe it. Now I know why my mother always gave me those stupid fucking mittens with the yarn to connect them together, but anyway, was a great sunny day, about 10 degrees Celsius. I was alone on the bike– good times. I will pin the fucking camera to my forehead the next time I head out.

I’m retiring from the service in April, gonna stay in Korea. May go home for a trip in around May-June. I want to get on a salmon river back home… fuck I miss that, brilliant times… All you can hear is the water and the gears in yer head meshing, provided there is enough lash not to drive you over the bend.

–H.L.

PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION SHOCKS LIGHTS–When are shocks more than just shocks? When Progressive Suspension adds their new Shock Lights to them! Designed to bolt onto the PSI 812 and 412 Series shocks, the Shock Lights can be wired into brake or turn signal systems.

Chromed aluminum caps features hidden hardware and an integrated LED that blends nicely into the cap until the super bright LED’s are activated. Kit includes load balancer, two Shocks Lights and required hardware. Contact your local Progressive Suspension dealer for more information.

Progressive Suspension
6900 Marlin Circle.
La Palma, CA 90623
877.690.7411
info@progressivesuspension.com
www.progressivesuspension.com

JUST ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK– Bruce Springsteen to headline the 105th Anniversary in Milwaukee. 105th Anniversary Celebration ticket holders will be eligible for the opportunity to purchase one general admission ticket to the Springsteen concert. The 105th ticket holders can purchase the concert tickets on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Cost of the separate ticket for the Springsteen concert is $40.00, plus $2.50 shipping and handling.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Harley-Davidson will celebrate its 105th Anniversary with thousands of loyal Harley enthusiasts riding home to Milwaukee via 105 different starting points. The Milwaukee event is scheduled for August 28-31, 2008. Not only is Harley celebrating their 105th, but H.O.G. will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary.

Seven months out, hotel rooms are hard to find, but Biker InCite has planned for this event and has a number of rooms left under their housing bureau. The best point is they are within minutes of all the events!

**Click HERE to book your rooms for Harley’s 105th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rogue rode his bike down to Lou Miller’s H-D, to show him the new brake system. See the tech in the Bikernet Garage.

BIKERNET FINANCIAL SEMINAR–Once upon a time in a village, a man appeared and announced to the villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each.

The villagers seeing that there were many monkeys around, went out to the forest, and started catching them. The man bought thousands at $10 and as supply started to diminish, the villagers stopped their effort. He further announced that he would now buy at $20. This renewed the efforts of the villagers and they started catching monkeys again.

Soon the supply diminished even further and people started going back to their farms. The offer increased to $25 each and the supply of monkeys became so little that it was an effort to even see a monkey, let alone catch it!

The man now announced that he would buy monkeys at $50! However, since he had to go to the city on some business, his assistant would now buy on behalf of him.

In the absence of the man, the assistant told the villagers. “Look at all these monkeys in the big cage that the man has collected. I will sell them to you at $35 and when the man returns from the city, you can sell them to him for $50 each.”

The villagers rounded up with all their savings and bought all the monkeys. Then they never saw the man nor his assistant, only monkeys everywhere!

Now you have a better understanding of how the stock market works.

–from Nick Roberts

MORE ON TWIN CAM GEAR CAM TECH– Nice shot of the gear drive on the home page! Just put some of those in myself a couple of years back…you probably know this, but one thing to check, if it’s not in the installation instructions….look at the photo, see where the large gear (cam gear) looks like it’s touching the casing by the bolt hole, left side, third from bottom? On the cam cover, make sure you grind a little meat away from that area so the gear doesn’t hit there when it spins. Not much has to come off. Maybe 1/8th inch, max…..

Ride on!
–Snivelin’ Hiway….

PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION, 430 SERIES SHOCKS– Always the innovator in the custom suspension market, Progressive Suspension has once again upped the ante with the street rod styled 430 series of shocks. Utilizing a high pressure gas mono tube design with deflective disk damping to insure high performance ride control the 430 Series can also be mounted rod up or rod down, depending on your application.

Threaded pre-load adjusters allow for tool-less adjustment, and effortless tuning of ride quality. First of their kind, machined aluminum spring perches and street rod styling of the new 430 Series are complimented by smooth lines and a polished chrome body.

Available in chrome or contrast cut black anodized finish to match the look of your bike.

Contact your local Progressive Suspension dealer for more information.

–Progressive Suspension
6900 Marlin Circle
La Palma, CA 90623
877.690.7411
info@progressivesuspension.com
www.progressivesuspension.com

A ZEN MOMENT FROM SIN WU–A group of graduates, well established in their careers, were talking at areunion and decided to go visit their old university professor, now retired. During their visit, the conversation turned to complaints about stress intheir work and lives. Offering his guests hot chocolate, the Professor wentinto the kitchen and returned with a large pot of hot chocolate and anassortment of cups – porcelain, glass, crystal, some plain looking, someexpensive, some exquisite – telling them to help themselves to the hotchocolate.

When they all had a cup of hot chocolate in hand, the professor said,”Notice that all the nice looking, expensive cups were taken, leaving behindthe plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the bestfor yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.

The cup that you’re drinking from adds nothing to the quality of the hot chocolate.In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides whatwe drink.

What all of you really wanted was hot chocolate, not the cup; butyou consciously went for the best cups…and then you began eyeing eachother’s cups.

Now consider this: LIFE is the hot chocolate; your job, money and positionin society are the CUPS. They are just tools to hold and contain life. Thecup you have does not define, nor change the quality of life you have.

Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the hotchocolate God has provided us. God makes the hot chocolate, man chooses thecups. The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just makethe best of everything that they have

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. And enjoy yourHOT CHOCOLATE!”

–from Rev CarlR

NEWS FLASH, RACCOON NAMED BANDIT AFTER BANDIT– Doris had been hearing something in the attic and when I checked I found four baby raccoons. Mom Raccoon was nowhere to be found. The one in photos here is named Bandit.

–Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters

Slip Away

I Shoveled A Path
From The Road to The Shed,
Again Today,
A Foot Of White Stuff Is
Now Cleared Away

I Opened The Shed
And There She Laid
Under A Blanket
She Awaits

It’s Thirty Degrees Out
And The Roads Are A Mess
How I’d Love To Wake
That Old Bobber
From Her Winter Rest

It Wouldn’t Take Long
To Get Her On The Road
I Got A Warm Leather
It Wouldn’t Be That Cold!

Some Fresh Gas,
3 Quarts Of Oil,
A New Set Of Plugs
Is All I Need
To Ride Her Through
The Snow That’s Brown
As Mississippi Mud

It’s Only January
But I’d Sure Love To
Go For A Putt,

Ahhh The Kids
Are Hollering And Their
Mommas At Work
So I Guess The Ride
Will Have To Be
Saved For Another Day

Another Day When I Can
Sneak Out The Door
And Slip Out The
Back Way

–by Panhead Josh Griffith

MOVE OVER GUYS, ALLSTATE PUTS WOMEN IN THE RIDERS’S SEAT AT THE 27TH ANNUAL CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW, FEB 8-10–Chicago 2008 – They love the open road and the wind in their hair. They wear the same leather jackets, bandanas and grease spots as the next guy. The thing is – they are not the next guy.

Women are the fastest-growing segment in motorcycling. From 1998 to 2003, women riders increased 36 percent – or an increase of 167,600 new women riders in five years, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council.

This year’s show headlines Women in Motorcycling. To help promote motorcycle safety and rider education among women riders, Allstate will sponsor Gina Woods’ XX Chromes-All Woman Bike Build at the 27th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show, Feb. 8 – 10.

Gina Woods’ XX Chromes -All Woman Bike Build is a team of four women bike builders who will roll into Chicago and descend upon the convention center for three awesome days of wrist-wrenching, tool-torqueing, knuckle-busting, bike-building in front of a live audience to benefit Mooseheart Child City & School. The “Moose Bike” will go on a raffle tour across the country, with a stop at the International Moose Convention in Las Vegas this June!

“It’s not about taking the backseat anymore, it’s about taking the reins and heading down the Open Road” , said Woods, a motorcycle talk show host of Open Road Radio (airs – Sunday 11a-12p on 9 FM: 92.5, 92.7 & 99.9 ) and creator of the XX Chromes-All Woman Bike Build.

“I think women joining the ranks of men riders, motorcycle mechanics, & motorcycle business owners is fantastic! The women of today are confident & feel empowered to fulfill their dreams & destiny – women can be & do anything they set their mind to. Women have helped to improve this industry through their products, services, safety training & leadership” Woods said. “It’s not just the guys building anymore – Our All Woman Bike Building team’s record is 5 hours & 5 minutes!

“Women call into our show all the time with questions about bikes and great comments like – Attta Girl!” remarks Gina

The Builders are:
Laura Klock – From Klockwerks – Fastest Woman on a bagger
Jasmine Clark – Owns Bluecreek Art Works and Motorcycle Training Co.; Author and certified MSF instructor
Jessi Combs – Custom metal fabricator, leading TV personality, motorcycle enthusiast.
Kim Jordan – Harley mechanic that left Las Vegas Harley Davidson in 2006 to take a break and build a log cabin with her dad. Kim is looking forward to getting back into the motorcycle Industry

2006 was a motorcycle industry first showcasing an All Women Bike Build created by Gina Woods. The first ever event was held at Open Road Radio’s Fat Fest 2006 for Breast Cancer Awareness. The second All Woman Bike build was completed at the 3rd Annual Midwest Cyclemania show in Green Bay, WI on April 21st, 2007. And they built the bike in just 5 hours and 5 minutes for Cancer Charities!

Open Road Radio -92.5, 92.7 & 99.9 will emcee three days of excitement, thrills, entertainment and a LIVE broadcast from the Allstate stage Sunday Feb 10th starting at 11 am on 9 FM.To add to the festivities there will be autograph sessions with the builders, on stage interviews with Motorcycle Industry experts, contests, prizes, giveaways and more!

“Allstate is committed to educating motorcyclists about the potential risks and best safety practices,” said John Anderson, Director of Marketing, Allstate. “Riding is a great way to leave life’s cares behind, but there are hazards on the road. That’s why simple precautions like helmet use are so important.”

Allstate representatives will be on site at the show, offering show goers free insurance quotes and answering insurance-related questions. In addition, the Allstate Chopper will be available for visitors to view and register to win, built by Chicago hometown boys Clutch Creal and his crew from Chopper College?.www.choppercollege.comTo learn more about motorcycle safety and insurance please visit www/allstate.com or click on the link to find out more about

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Bandit?s brother, Trouble. He?s reaching for his daddy, Rogue?

MANY THINGSI liked some of the Zen notes in the news. I believe we’ve scrambled our lives with way too much crap. On the other hand nothing slows down. Ah, but what was said is the truth. Find adventure everyday. Find some time to spend with friends and soft seductive women, and dig up some time to relax and tinker in the shop.

But don’t go away from Bikernet. Fortunately, we archive every goddamn thing on the site, so you can roll over here any time, night or day, Sundays, Holidays, whenever, and find something new, or that old article or tech you need.

We’re working on a S&S Super E tech.

Here’s what’s coming up. Paul is going to follow his bike accident on Bikernet and let us know how Geico treats him. Chris Callen just sent me a report on the evil Walmart empire. We have a short succinct tech on a brake component from Rogue, a Knockout Boardtrack feature, a couple more features, some new Girls of Bikernet are headed this way and we find ourselves dedicating a lot of space to Sportsters this year. Paul Garson is going to retro his new 2004 Sportster Custom. Jon Towle is performing a series of illustrative 2008 Sportster roadtests and there’s another Sportster series in the wings. What the fuck is it? It escapes me. And I’m going to build another Panhead desk. You’ll see it come together here on Bikernet.

This is one of our upcoming bike features, by Dissel, in Florida.

Plus, as of tomorrow, I’m starting to work on my next book. The first rough draft is in the Cantina, but I’m going to shake it up, and you’ll find a reworked Vince and Chance series, then Change strikes out on his own. Hang on, have a helluva weekend and don’t let these snivelin’ financial bastards get you down.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit