BIKERNET THURSDAY SPECIAL REPORTS–EXPANDED PRODUCT LINES, BUELL RACING REPORT, SHOPS CLOSE AND FREE CONTEST FROM BIKERNET

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BRASS BALLS BUILD EPA COMPLIANT CHOPPERS–Attached are photos of a recent Digger Bobber, EPA compliant, that recently went to one of our dealers.

–Dar

KC CREATIONS SHUTS THEIR DOORS–In 1995, Cheryl and I opened a small motorcycle shop in the back of a gas station. Over the last 13 years, our passion for building custom motorcycles, along with the world?s passion for riding motorcycles grew and grew. We worked very hard to bring custom bikes into the mainstream and have loved doing so. Cheryl and I feel that our company has done a great job building a great product and truly appreciate the work our employees have done as well as the support from our colleagues and customers.

Over the past year, the poor economy has hit the nation hard, and with that the motorcycle industry. We have seen many of our friends and peers leave the industry that they love so much due to these circumstances.

With that said, it is with much thought and soul searching that we too have decided to close KC Creations. We plan to pursue other business interests that we have set aside for many years.

Cheryl and I wanted to put this information out to you and the public ourselves to avoid any negative rumors. It is our hope that you, our friends and colleagues, will understand our decision and will stand by us as we go through this process.

Thank you for your support over the years. It?s been a great ride?.

–Kim Suter.
KC-Creations
9701 W. 67th St.
Merriam, KS 66203

KUSTOM TECH EXPANDS LINE OF VINTAGE STYLED ALUMINUM AND BRASS PARTS–The aluminum Spinner style front hub is machined from solid billet and drilled for 40 spokes. The 1140mm width hub is supplied with 3/4in bearings and does not accept a brake disc.

The same Spinner hub is also offered built-up into a complete 21-in. front wheel featuring brass spoke nipples for those who do not want the trouble of having a wheel built.

A line of Old School styled pegs and grips are available from Kustom Tech, which feature a fabric tape covering and spiked brass end caps. The grips fit 1in handlebars and are offered for use with internal or external throttles. The matching pegs fit all OEM style 7/16in female mounts.

The Nostalgia style air cover, in aluminum with a brass fin, fits CV and S&S Super E and G carbs. The rear mounting plate is machined to mount the cover either vertically or horizontally.

KUSTOM TECH
Firenze, ITALY
Tel: +39 (0)55 259 1773
Fax: +39 (0)55 259 2091
E-mail: alessandro.pacelli@tin.it
www.kustomtech.it

BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO –CRITICAL DATA MODULE (CDM) / MULTI-FUNCTION LED GAUGE–Rivera Primo’s state-of-the-art CDM “Critical Data Module” multi-function LED gauge incorporatesspeedometer (MPH only), bar graph tachometer, red-line shift indicator, neutral light, high beamindicator, oil pressure, odometer, trip indicator and battery condition in one bright, easy-to-read gauge. This allows the rider to be aware, with a single glance, of the most critical information needed for safe riding.

Not just another pretty face housed in a chromed body, this module also features adjustable tach graph, adjustable shift indicator & auto night-dimming. Turn signal indicators are coupled to vehicle speed, emulating the auto cancel features of stock H-D models. Also included is the speedometer sensor, which plugs into the transmission case. Holes on the back plate enableyou to easily fabricate mounting suitable to your tastes.

Rivera Primo’s “CDM”, an awful lot of info for not-so-big bucks !!

1096-0001 Rivera Primo’s Multi-Function CDM $ 266.67

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

RMR BUELL WINS GRAND SPORT TWINS CLASS AT MOTO-ST VIR 500K–Sipp Wins Close ASRA Pro Thunderbike Race at Topeka.

Danville, Va. (April, 27) ? The No. 7 Richie Morris Racing/Hal?s Harley-Davidson/Buell XB12R ridden by Mike Smith and Clint Brotz won the BMW Motorcycles GrandSport Twins class at the VIR SunTrust MOTO-ST 500K at Virginia International Raceway April 27 over the Rights for Bikers Ducati 1000. The No. 70 James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing Buell XB12R, sponsored by H-D/Buell of Appleton and ridden by Paul James and Jeff Johnson finished in third place.

Damp pre-race conditions and a threat of rain caused several teams to gamble on tire choice early on, but the entire race distance was completed in dry conditions that favored the Buell teams that started on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa DOT tires.

?The Buell was a pleasure to ride,? said RMR?s Mike Smith of Canton, Ga., who flew in early Saturday morning just in time to qualify the No. 7 in the third position on the grid. ?It?s been a long time since I?ve ridden at VIR especially in the rain. But the team gave us a great bike.?

?We were a little cautious early on in the damp conditions, but solid pit stops and consistent riding got us back on the box again,? said James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing?s Paul James.

After two rounds, the RMR Buell team leads the GST class championship with 65 points, followed by the James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing Buell team in second with 62 points and the Wagner Motorsports Ducati in third with 60 points.

In the Buell Motorcycle Company SuperSport Twins (SST) class, the Bruce Rossmeyer?s Daytona Racing Buell 1125R ridden by Shawn Higbee and Dan Bilansky qualified second and led the race for several laps, but was sidelined with suspected clutch problems after the first pit stop. The SST class win and overall victory went to the No. 1 Aprilia USA Aprilia Tuono 1000R.

The next stop on the MOTO-ST schedule is at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., on June 7 during the AMA Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader weekend.

Sipp Wins ASRA Pro Thunderbike Race at Topeka

Walt Sipp made a last-lap pass stick and rode his Buell XB12R Firebolt to win the second round of the 2008 American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National series at Heartland Park Topeka raceway April 27. It was the first pro-level win for the 31-year-old racer from Kansas City.

Sipp qualified second for the Pro Thunderbike National behind BMW rider Nate Kern, who posted a lap of 1:49.619. Defending ASRA Pro Thunderbike champion Dave Estok posted a faster lap in qualifying but was bumped to the back of the grid when his Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing Buell XB12R would not start for a post-qualifying dyno test.

Estok was not set back for long, as the rider from New Smyrna Beach, Fla. moved up to second position behind Kern on the first lap of the 12-lap national and took the lead on lap two. Sipp had slipped back to fifth position after a bad start.

?I wanted to get a good start because I know Kern is always fast on cold tires, and I didn?t want him to get away,? said Sipp. ?But I missed my shift to second gear on the start and fell behind.?

Estok opened a gap on Kern, as Sipp worked through traffic. Sipp passed Kern on lap eight and then suddenly found himself in the lead when Estok?s motorcycle stopped running and he left the track.

?I had really used up my tires catching those guys, and I had a good lead on Kern so I went into tire-conservation mode,? said Sipp. Sipp?s slower pace allowed Kern to catch him, and he passed to take the lead on the first turn of the final lap.

?I was not going to let him take this win away from me,? said Sipp. ?I ran as hard as I could and got past him and held him off at the line. It was really exciting to get my first pro win here at my home track in front of my family.?

Both Sipp and Kern rode their fastest laps on the final circuit of the race, and both were under the previous track record for the Pro Thunderbike class. Sipp led by less than a bike length at the finish.

Third place went to Hal?s H-D/Buell/Hal?s Speed Shop rider Dean Hagemann on a Buell XB12R. Hagemann, who is usually the team mechanic for Pro Thunderbike regular Dan Bilansky, rode Bilansky?s XB12R at Topeka as Bilansky was racing at the MOTO-ST event in Virginia.

After two ASRA events, Kern holds the lead in Pro Thunderbike points with 66. Sipp is second with 58 points, followed by Estok with 42.

The next stop on the eight-race ASRA Pro Thunderbike schedule is the Summit Point Festival of Speed, May 24-26, at Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, W.V.

Spaulding Rides Buell to Eight CCS Wins

In a double-header weekend of MotoSport.com Championship Cup Series (CCS) sprint racing at Topeka, Joel Spaulding of Huntley, Ill. rode his Hal?s Speed Shop Buell XB12R to wins in eight of 10 classes he entered, including double wins in Amateur Lightweight Superbike, Amateur Lightweight Grand Prix, and Amateur Thunderbike, and single wins in Amateur SuperTwins and Amateur GT Lights. Kegel H-D/Buell rider Jay Smith of Machesney Park, Ill., rode his Buell XB12R to two wins in Amateur Lightweight SuperSport. Estok won Expert Thunderbike on Sunday.

To learn more about Buell motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer today and experience the pure streetfighter attitude, style and performance only found on board a Buell. For the Buell dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com .

KNOCKOUT MOTORCYCLES AND BIKERNET SHOVELHEAD EXHAUST CONTEST–That’s right. We’re giving away a complete set of black and heat wrapped exhaust, from Knockout Motorcycles. These are specifically designed for a Shovelhead in a stretched custom frame. They won’t fit in stock frames.

Here’s how you win. Send us a crisp shot of you?re the Shovel you plan to mount them in. I don’t care if it’s just an engine for your next project bike. Just send me a shot. A panel of drunken judges will determine the best possible bike for these pipes. Feel free to send us a few convincing words.

Make it quick, you only have a couple of weeks before we make a decision. Drop your entries to Bandit@bikernet.com. Don’t forget the code of the West, the judges decision are final!

KISS 35 ALIVE/Sturgis Promotion Ends Mon., June 9thBUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!– The legendary rock band KISS will headline the 68th Annual Sturgis Bike Week Rock?n the Rally on Monday, Aug. 4th. Until midnight, Monday, June 9th tickets are available for $49.99. After that, ticket prices will increase to $59.99. Tickets can be purchased at

KISS invented stadium rock in the 70?s with their sci-fi Kabuki make-up and costumes, outrageous stage antics and the trademark platform boots. With screaming guitars, extravagant light shows and explosive pyrotechnics, KISS will play their entire ?KISS ALIVE? album, some well-known classic hits, and a few surprises for the biker rally crowd. This concert is sure to become the stuff of rock legend.Startickets.com. Contact:
Madison Craig
mcraig@giantmediallc.com
512-844-0867

NEW BAGGA FROM WAGGY’S STUDIO– Just wanted to show off Ross Barnetts’ bagga we just finished up for him.Pictures aren’t the greatest but the work is. Hope you can get a good idea of what we’ve done.

— Waggs
760-931-5931

SUPERCOOL ROLLER FOR SALE– I don’t have a price in mind. It is worth the following… Do you happen to know anyone who might be interested in the attached roller. It was a special project that did not come to fruition. Frankly, it is one expensive roller, given the Goldammer solid billet front end, the PMFR wheels, the Racing Innovations frame.

Roughly $5500 front end (Goldammer)
$3000 wheels/tires/sprocket/rotor (PMFR/Avon)
$2000 frame/tanks (Racing Innovations)

–Dar

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–MOVIES, METALWORK AND VETERANS

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DICKIES SPONSORS AMERICAN BIKER MOVIE SERIES OF EVENTS ACROSS EUROPE– Apart from the European showings, US dates include the AMA Vintage Days,Chicago Mods vs. Rockers, and the prestigious Anthology Film Archives inNYC.

–Zack
President, One World Studios Ltd.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd. #714
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 231-9991

BIKERNET INTERNATIONAL FLAIR FEATURING ANOTHER GERMAN CUSTOM–Attached another bad ass German Army-Bike, the “Blitzkrieg” by Freakie Bikes. J?rgen “Hellboy” Hellekes built that camouflage nightmare just to scare everybody – and every cop out there.

Even the Gatling-filter spins! The bolts in the front fairing are those which Hellboy wore in his bomnes after a major bike-crash. But that never held back the former bodybuilding-champ. He got back in the saddle and burns the rubber like before. Well done!

Pix by Viking, www.pixel-garage.com (new, watch out!)

NEWS FROM THE DEVIL–Here is a shot of our all bus-ness, a bike I built that has one of my kidney oil bags. Also here’s some shots of some recent fender metal work.

–Kent

Click to see morefrom Lucky Devil

I6 TH ANNUAL Veterans? Benefit Poker Run SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2008– CHOOSE YOUR STARTING SITE; 9 AM to 11 AM 1st START SITE: HARLEY DAWN DINER ROUTE 322 BLACK HORSE PIKE, FOLSOM

2nd START SITE: MILLVILLE HARLEY SHOP RT 47 MILLVILLE , N 3RD START SITE : WILDWOOD HARLEY SHOP RIO GRAND AVE, WILDWOOD,NJ

END SITE: AMERICAN Legion/ELKS CLUBRt 30 White Horse Pike & Colton Ave, cologne, nj

LIVE MUSIC
The PAUL TOZZ BAND
Featuring Miss Margie

CASH AWARD FOR THE BEST POKER HAND PLENTY of VENDORS – DOOR PRIZES

DONATION: $10 per rider / $5 per passenger

100% OF PROFITS GO TOWARDS VETERANS? ISSUES–AUGUST 17, 2008 – 4th ANNUAL GASTOWN MOTORCYCLE SHOW N’ SHINEIt’s time to mark your calendars for the biggest motorcycle event the streets of Vancouver have ever seen! On Sunday, August 17, 2008, the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists & the Gastown Business Improvement Society will be closing down Water Street between Richards & Carrall and Gastown will become a ?motorcycles only? zone once again for the 4th Annual Gastown All Make Motorcycle Show & Shine, Vancouver?s largest FREE motorcycle show.

For the last 3 years thousands of people have come out to enjoy this massive celebration of motorcycling featuring manufacturer displays, live music, fashion shows, FREE motorcycle parking and, most importantly, lots of extremely cool bikes. This is an event that you do not want to miss! More details coming soon….

LICKS? ENGLISH TACK SOLO SEATS–Once again the crew at Licks Cycles has pulled up to the big table with a truly exceptional product. Dubbed the ?English Tack Solo Seat? their new line of custom made seats blend the ancient craft of fine European saddle craftsmanship with a somewhat unconventional application to saddle up the modern day iron horse.

Individually hand crafted in the US by a transplanted European saddle maker, the seats are formed around a stamped heavy gauge steel pan. Pans are formed with structural ribs and indents for added strength and rigidity and fit with TIG welded mounting bosses.

The premium quality, environmentally friendly (vegetable tanned) English Bridal leather is hand sewn for uncompromised durability and the highest quality appearance. The quality is further emphasized in that the material is carried over to cover the entire bottom of the seat pan. It?s hard to find this kind of dedication to quality and perfection when mass production is the rule, but Licks has done it with these awesome new seats.

For complete details and pricing call Licks direct at 413-663-9050 or catch them on the Web at www.lickscycles.com. Dealer inquiries welcome.

ANOTHER BIKERNET FEATURE BIKE HEADED YOUR WAY–I am shooting this one this week.. Woman owner, so I will have a good ride photo of her. This classic Triumph was build by the a member of the Sinners MC for his wife.

–Peter

Art for his wife, gimme a break. We’re hoping he’ll draw our FXR touring concept bike.

CHRIS KALLAS ANXIOUS TO RECEIVE BIKERNET BONNEVILLE BOOK–When you send the book, please mark package (do not bend), so the post man doesn’t fold it like they did the last Bonnie book.

He just completed this banner for a rider who owns a bar in Long Beach.

I’ve written part two of the Zen/Sportster/Gumption Trap. I need to revise it and select photos.

I’m just getting over the damn flu.

Since your a fan of the arts, here’s a look at a painting I recently did for Nancy (his wife).

–CGK

Click on this image to buy the Bikernet “Assalt Weapan” Bonneville book.

OFFICIALS SUGGEST HELMET LAW OF THE WATERWAYS–Sacramento elected officials and rescue workers were to discuss Monday a proposed county ordinance that would make it illegal for parents to allow children under the age of 18 to go into public waterways without a life jacket.

Fire officials will join Sacramento County Supervisor Roger Dickinson and Sacramento City Council member Kevin McCarty at an 11:15 a.m. news conference to talk about the proposed ordinance.

Under the proposal, parents could be charged with a misdemeanor for allowing their children to go into the water without a life jacket.

The ordinance comes after several drownings and near-drownings in Sacramento-area waterways this year.

“Protecting children and youth who play in our public waters is paramount,” Dickinson said in a statement. “This ordinance will be Sacramento’s helmet law of the waterways.”

By Ryan Lillie, Sacramento Bee

D&D EXHAUST DEVELOPS ALL NEW DEALER PROGRAM–Here’s the last list of new D&D Dealers. If there’s not one in your area, check their web site. They’ll help you find the best shop to handle your performance exhaust needs.

If you own a shop and need an exhaust manufacturer who will take care of your customers, click on the banner below and sign up.

1) A Bikers Garage 101 Travis St. Roanoke, TX 76262 817-491-5200
2) Dune’s Hawg Shop 100 John Dr. Angleton, TX 77515 979-849-3411
3) Napa Truck & Auto Parts 825 S Babcock ST. Melbourne, FL 32904 321-724-1120
4) Ernie’s H-D 2613 Hwy 18E Algona, IA 50511 515-295-7951
5) Racerzedge Motorsports 130 Allison Dr Johnstown, PA 15904 814-288-4909
6) Motor Head LLC 1030 Lake Oconee Pkwy Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-9339
7) Fastrax Motorsports LLC 8179 US Hwy 60 Mountain View, MO 65548 417-934-0065
8) Cycle Connection Inc 502 Larkfield Rd East Northport, NY 11731 631-368-6711
9) H-D of Edison 211 Woodbridge Ave Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-985-7546
10) Euro Cycles of Tampa Bay 8509 Gunn Hwy Odessa, FL 33556 813-926-9937
11) House of Horsepower 2051 E Euclid Ave Des Moines, IA 50317 515-299-3003
12) Action Powersports 7465 E Admiral Pl Tulsa, OK 74115 918-838-8001
13) Dumbassbiker’com 1598 E Shore Dr St Paul, MN 55106 612-296-7771
14) Dino’s Custom Cycles 7855 W 16th Ave Lakewood, CO 80214-6003 303-233-1600
15) Turn One Motorsports 3000 Miller Dr. Plymouth, IN 46563 574-936-9192
16) International Motorcycle Procurement 8248 Oswego St Sunland, CA 91040 818-352-7184
17) Riverside Cycle Shop 360 Domino Ln Philadaliphia, PA 19128 215-482-8777

–Jennifer

VINTAGE DEAL OF THE WEEK–How’s this for a flat-tracker, no speed records for this gal, but has class and moxie. This is what you do with a G motor, two wheel it. The two best days of owning a trike, the day you buy it and the day you sell it. –Fatbob

BIG DOG IS MAKING BIG DEALS NEW ROAD TEST SOON TO BE RELEASED ON BIKERNET–1. We are extending our current Mutt retail incentive: introductoryrates as low as 4.99 or $2,000 cash allowance.
2. Have a Pitbull retail incentive: $1,000 in accessories
3. The Pitbull was just named “best of the best” motorcycle cruiser byRobb Report Magazine (will be drafting an official release on this). We have a Pitbull in the LA area I canget to you this year.
That’s the big three for now.

–Paul

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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS HEADLINES–THE JUNE SHAKE-UP

Hey,

This is shake-up week with a good friends stepping out of the business, Custom Chrome switching once more and a Big Dog shake-up. This year has turned into a wild one and hell, I’m not even going to Bonneville.

On the other hand there’s never a relaxing dull moment. Our Bonneville book from Wolfgang publications is on the streets and my plan is to hit the bricks with another fiction book before the end of the year. Berry Wardlaw is tuning the Assalt Weapan for a run at the Maxton Mile.

Edge, or Dr. Brouhaha and Commander Smoke Out to you.

Bikernet, Edge and the Bikernet Metric gang are putting the wildest Sturgis Show date together ever. This won’t be just a bike show. Check the news below for updates. Also this year finds us facing legislative challenges and I think the industry is going to get involved. There’s more new TV shows afoot according to Hugh “Da Chopper” King.

So between gas prices and this crazy election year, there’s a lot of good news and action here at Bikernet. Let’s hit the news:

EDGE TALKS SMOKEOUT & BIKERNET BROUHAHA IN THE BIKERNET STUDIOS RADIO STATION BOOTH– Bandit talks with Edge about 2008 Sturgis Brouhaha and the 2008 Smokeout East. The Brouhaha is located at Thunder Road, the custom capital of Sturgis. The Brouhaha includes a bike show, skits, wet t-shirt, booze and music. Get You Bikernet Radio Show by clicking into Studio.

HOLLISTER RALLY WOULDN’T BE HOLLISTER WITHOUT A FIGHT–I don’t know how you feel about doing this but you know that I get a few emails and comments about the changes we made to Hollister. Well we really did not make changes we just started a new rally.

18 months after I came to town the City government was looking forward to the rally for the first time. and now the whole city has gotten involved and the Chamber of Commerce is my committee. I even talked the City into marketing the merchandise. What a turn around.

All the good aspects were completed because for the last 20 months I have hauled ass to Hollister just about every week to kick ass, take names and keep the ball rolling for all the brothers who want the Hollister Rally to live. I still have a lot of work to do like get racing back and night time concerts. It’s all comin’ together. Horse Power Promotionsph 805.686.2007fax 805.686.0890www.horsepowerpromotions.com

NEW GLASS BLACK RACK FOR SOLO SEAT SOFTAIL MODELS–A Functional Rack That?s Easy to Remove.MILWAUKEE (May 29, 2008) ? Add touring capabilities to a solo-seat Softail model in less than 60 seconds with the new Gloss Black Detachable Solo Rack (P/N 53612-08; $169.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. This attractive, curved rack fits over the fender when the passenger pillion is removed, and features brazed hand-polished tubing with a black finish. Installation requires a separate purchase docking hardware kit, which makes the rack easily interchangeable with Detachable Passenger Sissy Bar Upright and Sideplates. Fits 2008 FLSTSB, 2006-later FXST, FXSTB, FXSTC, FXSTS and 2007-later FLSTF models. Installation also requires separate purchase of Directional Relocation Kit P/N 53959-06.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.

BRASS BALLS BOBBERS SIGNS PAINT-MEISTER JERAL TIDWELL– Since 1988 Jeral Tidwell has designed art for everything from hot sauce labels to skateboard decks, for clients ranging from the Mayor of New Orleans to Interscope Record Company and now he has turned his attention to Brass Balls Bobbers.

Jeral is producing custom paint for Brass Balls Bobbers and the result of his first engagement was a 1st place award at the Military Bike Build-Off in Branson, Missouri held May 15-18, 2008. Brass Balls Bobbers competed with Scorpion Choppers, South Side Kustoms and Coyotes Customs in this tightly contested event.

Attendees came through the gate and received a People?s Choice ticket to vote on the best bike in the contest. Once the dust settled at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater Complex and the votes were tallied, the crew from Oklahoma came away with the gold.

To see more of this incredible talent, to Brass Balls Bobbers.

POLICE SNATCH-A-BIKE CREWS– In Biker issue: number 181?s “Newsmagazine” section, there was a sidebar (?Daytona Warning?) by Lucky in Florida, pertaining to confiscation of motorcycles during Bike Week.

I would like to state I also had a discussion with a deputy sheriff when I caught him going over my motorcycle in 1998. When I asked him what he was doing, he told me: checking the numbers. I asked him why he was looking at the transmission, then, as the bike had a Florida-issued identification tag on the frame. I reminded him that meant the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles had already checked the motorcycle and issued a tag saying all other numbers on the motorcycle were void.

A bike down the line from me was having some trouble, though. A young couple from out of state had recently bought a motorcycle with welded cases. It had the classic crack from behind the front lifter block that many ’90- ?91 Harleys develop. The cop was ready to snatch the bike when I gave the female the lawyer?s phone number. She whipped out her cell phone, talked to the lawyer, handed the phone to the cop, and another bike was saved.

After I was home for a few days and going through my March/April 2000 issue of H.O.G tales from the Harley Owners Group, I came across an article called “Aftermarket Bike Buyers Beware.? It told a story about how a couple bought a hot bike after the owner did an insurance scam. It went on to say the cops had confiscated the bike in Sturgis The article also mentioned Sergeant Bob Kenney of the Connecticut Auto Theft Task Force who, last time I met up with him, was a Connecticut state trooper. While I was president of the Connecticut Motorcycle Rights Association, I filed charges against Trooper Kenney for wrongfully confiscating motorcycles.

Trooper Kenney confiscated a motorcycle that was built at a local shop it had a Sporty front end on a Big Twin. His story was that the numbers didn?t match when he called it in to the Harley factory. Of course they didn?t, but nothing had been done by the shop that was illegal, and all the parts were receipted.

MONSTER HORSEPOWER FROM D&D EXHAUST & ZIPPER?S

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D&D?s New Bandit Kit – It simply kicks asphalt on your Harley-Davidson fuel injected motorcycle. But don?t take our word for it? Bandit got 20 more ponies when he installed the kit.

Bandit Improve His Performance By 20HP!

Bandit took the challenge and hooked the kit up to his black bagger. And the results? More power and more torque? just what the doctor ordered. Read his tech tip and see if your fuel injected Harley could benefit for it. Click it here for the Bandit?s D&D tech tip.

The Bandit Kit comes with a D&D performance exhaust pipe, high-flow air cleaner and Zipper?s Performance ThunderMax with AutoTune tuner. And we will provide a 15% discount just by mentioning the Bandit Kit!

Save 15% on The Bandit Kit – Call 817-834-8961 Now!

All the experts agree that the most cost effective upgrade to your motorbike is a performance pipe, a free-flowing air cleaner and a tune up. The Bandit Kit delivers it all in one easy to use and to install package from D&D Performance Enterprise.

Your Performance Hotline – 817-834-8961

The Zipper?s Performance ThunderMax with AutoTune tuner calibrates itself so you don?t need to put your bike on a dyno. That saves time and money. Also, if you add more go-fast parts, it knows it and modifies itself. Fast, efficient and easy to use – that’s the D&D way.

So call the D&D team today at 817-834-8961 or get more information by clicking here and start making horsepower gains tomorrow.

BIKERNET STAFFER FINALLY PUBLISHED IN EASYRIDERS– Don’t know if ya seen the newest “Easyriders” but yer picture is in “The Wind”.

Looks like yer getting ready for that trip up to the Classic bike show yer wrote about . I happened to catch my picture the other day at the Post Office in the “wanted section”.

–Mothergoose

EBAY SCORE OF THE WEEK–Ford’s ubiquitous Model T has seen its fair share of modifications over the years. Often powered by an engine other than what was originally designed for the large engine bay, countless variations of the hot rod theme have made Henry Ford’s original mass-market vehicle a highly desirable machine to customize.

Today, we’ve stumbled across an entirely new way to power the T, and it’s just too cool not to share. Behind the custom spiderweb grille of this 1923 Ford Model T is a 1200cc V-Twin engine taken from the frame rails of a Harley-Davidson Sportster. Considering how little this vehicle is likely to weigh, the air-cooled twin cylinder mill with Screaming Eagle mods is probably plenty powerful to get the vehicle out of its own way.

The owner used quite a few H-D cues in the overall design and as many original parts from the donor bike as was possible. Note the dual rear shocks suspending the rear axle — those are from the Sportster, as well as the foot pegs which now see duty as the gas and brake pedals. Nice work.

CHOPPER MAGAZINE PROJECT FINALLY FINISHED–it’s been a year in the making, but I finally finished the bagger/rigid… umm, baggid? rigger? Thought you would want to see a pic or to and if you post this, please be sure and include the brothers I want to thank for all the help (btw, the bike is named El Endrogado) which loosly translates to “in debt” to friends.

Special thanks to Todd Slilcato from Todd’s Cycle, Matt Adams from Redsoul, Brandon Holstein from Brawny Built, Rob Stark from Holeshot Graphics, Fab Kevin for some kick ass parts and fab work and Jockey Journal and The Horse BC forums. If it weren’t for these cats, this bike would never have been completed and would not have turned out like it did.

Yes, this is the bike that started out as a ex-police bike bagger.

–Eric
chop@chopmagazine.com> wrote:

FIRST BIKERNET SHAKE-UP OF THE DAY, HOLGER MOHR BECOMES CEO AT CUSTOM CHROME/GMG– Following Nace Panzica’s decision to step down from the Custom Chrome and Global Motorsport (GMG) management team, and Frank Esposito’s exit from the Group last month, owners Dae-Il have selected Custom Chrome Europe Managing Director Holger Mohr to take over as the group’s CEO with immediate effect.

Mohr had decided to return to his post in Germany in August last year after a year and a half at the firm’s Morgan Hill, California, headquarters as President of Custom Chrome.

That decision had been triggered by former owner Cerberus’ reluctance to provide the necessary backing for the company’s business needs. With such backing for the business “now assured”, Mohr told AMD that he was “delighted to be asked to return and take the company forward”.

In an exclusive interview with AMD, Mohr was candid about recent events. “It has been a tough few months, indeed a tough few years for Custom Chrome / Global Motorsport Group, its vendors, dealers and employees, but thanks to Nace’s efforts and Dae-il’s backing throughout the past five months, we are now in a position to draw a line under the process of rescuing the company, and start building for the future”.

Part of that process has included settlement of some $7 million of agreed pre-petition vendor payables liabilities. In a letter to vendors Mohr said that “I am delighted to announce that as a result of our 90 day plan ? we have achieved our goal for our vendor community”.

Commenting on Dae-Il’s decision to assume those liabilities in the first place, Mohr said that “some outside our industry recommended we not assume the previous vendor liability and start with a clean slate. Indeed, others in our industry have taken that route. Our decision to assume these debts underscores our belief that those liabilities represent relationships with key partners, and we understand that the best way to protect and promote our business is to protect and promote our vendors’ business interests too”.

Mohr has already been with GMG for 13 years and seen the entire cycle of the firm’s fluctuating fortunes throughout that time. He is one of several industry insiders that represent an emerging generation of managers and entrepreneurs now achieving strong reputations and important positions in the custom parts and accessory industry.

Mohr concluded his letter to vendors by saying “We owe our gratitude to Nace Panzica and Chairman Kim of Dae-Il. Their actions have placed Custom Chrome on a firm financial footing. It was their decision that having met agreed pre-petition obligations, leadership would be turned over to a new management team, and under our new ownership I am convinced that we have the tools to succeed in restoring this company to its rightful position in the industry”.

MICHIGAN FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM–Here is the latest on the helmet bill in Michigan. And, please contact the Governor. Contact info & protocol stated below (compliments of Angel – thanks)….

Out-of-State letters are welcome too…our Legislature is very interested in tourism dollars and the effect a helmet repeal will have on visitation to the state of Michigan.

Freedom is not free…keep up the hard work!

Yesterday in Lansing, the House voted on concurrence with the Senate version of the helmet bill (HB4749) and the bill passed 70 to 38. The bill has been ordered enrolled and then it will go to the Governor.

Contacting the Governor and requesting that she sign the bill when it gets to her is the plan of action we should follow. The following is the contact information for Governor Jennifer Granholm. There are several phone #’s that you can call to voice your opinion to the Governor along with her fax, e-mail and mailing address.

BE POLITE NO MATTER HOW THEY REPLY TO YOU.

Call, write, E-mail, FAX or all four. You need to let the Governor know that your asking her to support House Bill 4749 to allow Motorcyclist 21 years and older to choose whether to wear a helmet or not. BE SURE

Governor’s Contact Information:

Governor’s Constituent Relations Office: 1-517-335-7858.
This number is to voice your opinion. They don’t want your name, just your opinion. This is possibly the best number to call.

Governor’s Capitol Office Phone: 1-517-373-3400. This will get you a recording or an office staff member but not the Governor.

S.E. Michigan Office ( Detroit ): 1-313-456-0010. Not sure if this is a recording or if you will reach a staff person. When I called I got a recording.

Northern Michigan Office ( Marquette ): 1-906-228-2850. Legislative Affairs Office in Capitol: 1-517-241-3950. Be extra polite when calling this number because we have to deal with this office the most.
Fax # in Lansing : 1-517-335-6863.
Fax letters and notes to this number. Be sure to sign and address the fax and letters and ask for a response.

E-Mail to Gov. You will need to go to the Governor’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/gov and Click (Contact the Governor) at the top middle part of the page. Scroll down to Share your Opinion) ….a page will come up to fill in and send to the Governor. NOTE: you do not get a response,

Address your letters as follows:
The Honorable Jennifer Granholm
Governor
State Capitol
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing MI. 48909

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She'd motivate me to write everyday.

Check the e-mail addresses below. We need to write letters to these people. Rick Krost, President of U.S. Choppers, wrote the letter below. We need to get across to these people. Check out what Rick wrote, then drop your own e-mail to the agencies listed.

MC-cert@epa.gov, omscfeis@epa.gov, otaqpublicweb@epa.gov,catcmail@epa.gov, emc@epa.gov, info.chief@epa.gov,environmental-justice-epa@epa.gov, nelson.peg@epa.gov, ppic@epa.gov,brown.karen@epa.gov, eibweb@arb.ca.gov, helpline@arb.ca.gov

To whom it may concern,

I am writing this letter with regard to the enforcement of new motorcycle emissions laws coming in to effect in a few short days.

I believe in the EPA and it's purpose, however occasionally I do not understand the methodology employed by the agency.

Briefly, I would like to provide you a backdrop. We are an American family who can provide proof of our existence in America going back to our founding days. We (our family) have fought the wars and supported this great nation in every way possible. We will continue to do so until our rights are entirely stripped away. Currently, we feel that we are being pushed to the edge.

Personally, I have sold my stock brokerage practice 2 years ago (I owned and operated a branch office of Raymond James Financial (RJF – NYSE)) in an attempt to pursue a long standing dream; to own/ operate an after-market Harley parts company. Over the last 2 years I have developed 2 complete proprietary rolling chassis kits. This came at incredible expense both in time and monetary assessment. A large portion of my families retirement funds went toward this venture and we have the families future at stake. The current course of these laws will destroy our business and our future.

In comes the EPA and CARB with the most preposterous solution to keep our air clean. By the EPA's own studies motorcycle pollutants are accountable for LESS THAN ONE PERCENT of all mobile source emissions. With this in mind, the EPA has put forth guidelines which are so stringent that it will (through enforcement) virtually eliminate an entire sub-sector of our economy if implemented. I hold a degree in business from CSULB (emphasis finance/economics) and have been in the finance industry professionally for 7 years. When I culminate my years of experience and sum total of my knowledge, I cannot find a reason other than of a political nature to implement this law. Considering the net pollutants produced by on-highway motorcycles, the net effect of enforcing such a law is negligible at best; if having any effect at all.

This is Rick's bike, featured on Bikernet. Check it out.

However the cost to implement this law throughout the system will be great. Even the OMB has recognized this in their correspondence to your agency. I understand that your agency needs appropriated dollars to justify it's existence, however as a tax paying citizen, I would like to see my hard earned dollars going to better use. There are much larger fish to fry- I know you know what I am talking about…. lets talk about pollution credits with large factories. I could debate this one for hours. However when I look and realize that we are talking in terms of units by the TONS OF EMISSIONS per year for each factory in comparison to what motorcycles put out per capita ….. somehow everything gets lost in the translation.

It is widely known that the constitutionality of the EPA is at question in perpetuity and we all know that the agency is ridiculed for it's timeliness or lack thereof with regard to political influences. I am not here to “brow beat” you. I would simply like to hear a credible explanation and concrete apple to apple comparison of the net proposed effect versus cost to tax payers and industry impact as well as the impact to our sector of the economy if these laws are enforced.

I feel that a feasibility study should ensue entailing cost figures to implement versus other category pollutants which have a much more severe impact on our environment. Do we have a dollar for dollar comparative analysis to justify these new standards and the cost to implement them?

Also I would like to hear an explanation on the constitutional nature of an environmental agency determining what type and quantity of motorcycle an individual can own. I do not understand how an agency of our Government can enforce a law which states that if a husband dies shortly after buying his one “lifetime exempt” motorcycle that his spouse cannot sell it for five years to settle her estate! Considering a custom motorcycle sells for anywhere between $20,000 and $250,000, I would suspect that the proceeds from this might help the bereaved spouse. Furthermore is there a marketplace for this motorcycle anymore considering the strict guidelines associated with it? Thus it creates even more economic hardship.

Rick sells rolling chassis, ready to bolt in a drive line and rock.

I understand that Harley-Davidson is under shareholder lawsuit for lowering their production numbers. This law would help their company by eliminating any implied competition. Can you provide an audit of any of Harley- Davidson's input with regards to any forms of verse or remuneration in the discussion of implementing these laws? In 1962, Alan Greenspan wrote that antitrust was: a world in which competition is lauded as the basic axiom and guiding principle, yet “too much” competition is condemned as “cutthroat.” It is a world in which actions designed to limit competition are branded as criminal when taken by businessmen, yet praised as “enlightened” when taken by the government. It is a world in which the law is so vague that businessmen have no way of knowing whether specific actions will be declared illegal until they hear the judge’s verdict–after the fact.

The OMB is supposed to police activities such as this and it is questionable as to where the influence for this act is coming from. One thing is for certain, Harley maintains the largest market share in our category. If these laws go through, the EPA will have direct influence in forming a monopoly out of Harley-Davidson which is in direct conflict with the Sherman Antitrust Act. The OMB will receive a faxed copy of this letter.

Please take heed to these words as I represent America. Americans ride Harley-Davidsons and custom bikes for sport more than transportation. We can relate to the American heritage behind Harleys and the freedom that they represent. This is an icon of American culture not merely a mode of transportation. When a governmental agency steps in to take away a piece of our freedom and liberty for no known positive net effect other than to strip our freedom and cost us more tax payer dollars, we will all lose. People will find themselves unmotivated to work and excel merely to hand over their earnings to have more of their personal rights stripped away by the same dollars they worked so hard for.

We here at U.S. Choppers have to defend the rights of our brothers and sisters who are motorcycle enthusiasts. We would be more than happy to propose other alternatives to enhance air quality among the motorcycle community. A more direct approach would be welcomed in the community. For example EPA approved motors. The consumers and industry would gladly floor the cost of a compliant motor standard.

If the motors are compliant (and not needing constant compliance tests (to save tax payer dollars)), then I see no need for any further interpretation of the law with regards to any other components on the motorcycle or different registration or ownership guidelines or infringements to ownership (which would provide more taxpayer savings). The onus of responsibility would lie with the motor manufacturers and the cost of re-tooling and certifying would be passed to the consumer. Providing the engines weren't drastically modified, they would stay within the recognized and accepted limits of emission standards.

One more thought- when a compliant motor has prolonged use, how do you enforce the higher level of pollutants produced (ie, this law leads to a slippery slope argument …. the more an engine is used the more pollutants it produces… do you then outlaw every motor that has been used for a specified period of time? And what then happens to enforcement of engines that are ridden harder? What about those barely ridden?) ….for these reasons, the EPA should focus on a more direct solution. This would save incredible costs to taxpayers, and virtually no time to implement as the DMV need not concern themselves with new registration procedures and the agencies need not worry about enforcement.

The motor manufacturers would carry the burden for the entire industry and motorcycle riding populous. How about taking the extra tax payer savings in appropriations to you and offering them to the motor manufacturers as incentive programs to re-engineer their motors?

We at U.S. Choppers are featured in 5 mainstream magazines currently all over the World. At this point we are re-vamping our website to include a section to keep enthusiasts up to date with current EPA concerns. We will be placing an online petition for enthusiasts to voice their opinion about the pending laws. We will be happy to forward these letters of concern to your agency in hopes to find a commonplace solution which will benefit all of our concerns.

Respectfully.
–Rick Krost

U.S. Choppers
2039 S. Lyon St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-546-4699

http://www.uschopper.com/

Nearly 100 Show Entries Highlight the 33rd Annual El Camino Motorcycle Show & Parts Exchange

There was mix of great antique, vintage and classic bikes at this year’s 33rd event…and also mixed emotions… since it was the last of the Bator International El Caminos. But that’s not saying the last of the event itself. More on that later.

While semi-torrential rains last year nearly flooded the upper parking structure at El Camino College in Torrance, the event’s traditional site, this go-around on Saturday, September 20, 2008 was a classic SoCal bright and sunny day reflected in the chrome, polished alloy and nickel gleaming from the rows of bikes, nearly 100, set up for display and judging.

Speaking of judging, this year’s event may well have been the toughest yet for Chief Judge Dave Carleton and his fellow experts thanks to the number of quality restorations hitting the 100 point mark and many more in the 99+ category. The restorations have been fine-tuned each year, motivated by our judging criteria, steadily increasing to a level of quality, dare I say, reaching perfection. And that’s directly related to the fact that 95% of our judges are AMCA certified.

All the bikes were winners, each demonstrating their restorers’ and owners’ dedication to the sport and to keeping history alive and rumbling along. Some of the highlights included the three 100 point bikes of Marvin Perz: 1970 Sonic Weld Triumph and Blair Beck’s 1974 Phantom 125 Ossa, both in the On/Off Road category and Tim Stafford’s 1964 BMW R50 in the Vintage & Classic European category.

Awards for first, second and third places were handed out as well as People’s Choice that went to John Messina and his 1941 Harley EL. The Sponsor’s Choice trophy went to Paul Wheeler and his 1987 Harley FLH while the George & Karla Threedouble Memorial Plate award for Best Restoration went to Richard Phillips and his 1964 BSA Lightning. Topping things off was Best of Show going to the 1923 Harley Sport Twin of Frank Colver.

Taking a look back at the history of the longstanding and popular event, like the song from the Grateful Dead goes…it’s been a long strange road…starting when Glenn Bator of Bator International resurrected the show back in 2000 after it passed from Jim McClure who had run the event some seven years, then into the hands of the L.A. Chapter of the AMCA.

Says Glenn, “After let’s say a major decline, we entered the picture. We strove to run a professional event, and yes, I’m known to run a tight ship and am a bit anal-retentive, so I didn’t brook any shenanigans with an emphasis on respect from all both sides. We put the show back on firm ground, even if atop a parking structure, and it’s been a good run for all involved. I’ve been fortunate to rely on a core of friends both at El Camino and Hanford smoothly including Phil Weiner and Rick Nelson both of whom I’ve known for decades. The Bator International relationship with El Camino College has been a great one and the school administration tells us our annual show has been their favorite event.

“We’d also like to thank the good people at Walnecks Classic Cycle Trader for throwing in their sponsor’s hat for this last go around and for their longtime support and to all of the volunteers and show judges that unselfishly gave their time and energy to make these last eight years a very smooth and well run event. “To sum it up, El Camino was a great time for us and I’m glad it went out with a bang, but now onwards and upward to new adventures as we’re going into producing auctions and teaming up with some other major motorcycle related companies on new endeavors. And finally we’d like to add that we are engaged in discussions with other individuals who may continue to promote the El Camino event. So this is just a transition, hopefully a seamless one where we move from the promoter position to a sponsor position. I still want to have our name on the trophies and line up my bikes up on display and have a presence at the event. Finally, I’ll be able to get out from coordinating the event and walk around like everyone else, kick back with a soda and kick tires and be one of the people enjoying all the great motorcycles and vendors El Camino has always attracted.”

Best Regards to all,
–Glenn & Deni Bator

BIKERNET THURSDAY TIRED OF THIS SHIT NEWS FLASH – GUN SUPPORTERS NEED TO STEP UP, NEW EUROPEAN FEATURE DESTINED FOR BIKERNET.COM, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 PRODUCTION UNDERWAY, LEATHER SHIRT FOR HARD RIDIN WOMEN, RICK FAIRLESS INTRODUCES NEW BETTIE FRAME, MONSTER TRIKES FOR THE LONG HAUL, BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN REPORTER SUPPORTS OUR BONNEVILLE BOOK, JUNE 21 – SORE ASS RUN – PORT RICHEY TO PANAMA CITY, LEE PARKS TRAINING SESSIONS EXPAND, BUELL AND BILANSKY PREVAIL IN ASRA PRO THUNDERBIKE AND THE POPE OF PIPE PUMPS UP YOUR SOFTAIL PERFORMANCE.

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BUELL AND BILANSKY PREVAIL IN ASRA PRO THUNDERBIKE–Penalty Determines Winner After a Four-Bike Battle at Summit Point.

Summit Point, W.V. (May 26, 2008) ? Hal?s H-D/Buell/Hal?s Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky was declared the winner of the third round of the 2008 American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National series at Summit Point Motorsports Park after the apparent winner was penalized for blocking. Bilansky, riding a Buell XB12R Firebolt, crossed the finish line behind BMW rider Nate Kern, but Kern was penalized two positions for weaving three times to block Bilansky?s attempts to pass as the pair raced out of the final turn. The penalty moved Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok to second place, as Kern dropped to third.

It was a fitting finish to a very dramatic Pro Thunderbike National that saw Bilansky, Kern, Estok and H-D/Buell of Frederick rider Bryan Bemisderfer battling for the lead for most of the nine-lap race. Bemisderfer set the tone for the weekend when he lapped the recently repaved Summit Point circuit on his Buell XB12R Firebolt in 1:16.821 to take the pole in qualifying on Sunday, setting a new Thunderbike lap record 1.2 seconds faster than the previous mark held by Estok, the defending Thunderbike champion. Kern qualified second at 1:17.102, followed by Bilansky and Bison Racing/Eagle H-D/Buell rider Walt Sipp, all under the previous Thunderbike lap record.

Bilansky, Estok, Kern and Bemisderfer broke away from the field on the first lap, and all but Bemisderfer would swap the lead during the course of the race as the four riders passed and repassed. Bemisderfer dropped out on lap eight with a mechanical problem. Kern and Estok bumped in a turn on lap eight, causing Estok to ride off-track for a short time, as Kern took the lead with Bilansky on his rear tire.

?On the white-flag lap, I showed Kern a wheel in the first turn, but I couldn?t pass him,? said Bilansky. ?After that, he was really protecting the racing line and did not give me another good opportunity, so I knew I would have to get a good drive on him out of the last turn. On the last straight I was just inches from his back tire and pulled out of the draft to pass and he moved over to block me three times. He beat me to the line by a wheel.?

Immediately after the race, ASRA officials penalized Kern two positions for making more than one move to break another rider?s draft.

?I didn?t even need to protest,? said Bilansky. ?The officials told me to just go to the dyno test, because everyone saw what happened. The Hal?s crew put a strong Buell under me again today, and I?m pretty sure I would have nipped him at the line if he gave me a chance to make a clean pass.?

Sipp finished in fourth position, followed by Buell riders Seth Buchbinder, Joe Rozynski (Sound Waves/Hal?s Speed Shop) and Sam Rozynski (Sound Waves/Hal?s Speed Shop). Twelve of the 14 Thunderbike entries were riding Buell XB12R motorcycles.

Despite the penalty, Kern retains the Thunderbike season points lead after three ASRA National events. Kern has 92 points, Sipp is second with 81 points, followed by Estok with 72. Bilansky, who missed one race, is fourth with 54 points.

The next stop on the eight-race ASRA Pro Thunderbike schedule is the 8th Annual Virginia Festival of Speed, June 21-22, at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.

LEE PARKS TRAINING SESSIONS EXPAND–I’ve been crazy busy putting on Total Control Advanced Riding Clinics and Instructor Trainings around the country so We have several new dates for Total Controls across the country including the first classes in Atlanta, Texarkana, AR, Brookfield, CT, Longview, WA, Canton, NY, and Paonia, CO. We will also soon be adding dates for classes in Austin, TX and Searcy, AR. Send us an e-mail if you are interested in being on the waiting list for one of those locations.

I’d also like thank Motorcycle Cruiser, Rider and Two Wheel Tuner for the recent stories about the Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic and our Laguna Tail Pack.

I’ve also added a couple brand new products to check out in the newsletter. The McCuff No-Spill is the easiest, fastest way to fill up your bike in less time with less mess-a must for long-distance riders. After many requests we are proud to introduce our Cube-It Packing Cubes that make packing for your trips fun and easy. You’ll want to get several for motorcycle, car and airline travel.

–Lee Parks
leeparksdesign@psnnewsletter.com>

BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN REPORTER SUPPORTS OUR BONNEVILLE BOOK– I just sent the email below to the Dry Lakes Racers Australia people. http://www.dlra.org.au/landspeedbooks.htm

They have a whole lot of books on dry lake racing listed on their web site including one I?ve never heard of –

Flat Out: The Race for the Motorcycle World Land Speed Record
Author: Rocky Robinson 2007, in English, hardcover / 256 Pages, color and black and white photos

Anyway, hopefully they may contact Wolfgang about stocking your book.

Cheers
–Doc
Doc Robinson
Associate & Technical Editor
Heavy Duty Magazine
www.heavyduty.com.au

Dear Sirs,

Just thought you may be interested in stocking a new book by Keith R. Ball about motorcycle land speed record attempts at Bonneville.I have just reviewed a copy for Heavy Duty magazine and it?s a great book.

The blurb below is from the Wolfgang Publications website at http://www.wolfpub.com/

Cheers
–Doc Robinson

How to Build A Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle$24.95–

The phrase, Bonneville Salt Flats, strikes a chord with any true gear-head. For motorcycle enthusiasts the allure is even stronger. How to Build a Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle documents the construction of The Worlds Fastest Panhead, conceived and assembled by Keith Ball, former editor or Easyriders magazine and current owner of Bikernet.com, the most popular biker stop on the internet. Keith walks the reader through all the steps involved in the creation of a true Bonneville Salt Flats motorcycle. From choosing a class to picking an frame, from finding an engine builder to minimizing the aerodynamic drag at 200 miles per hour, Keith explains the how and why of building a Salt Flats motorcycle. A project of this size is bound to suffer setbacks. Keith Ball uses a personal, narrative style to take the readers on a wild ride, through the ups and downs of building The World?s Fastest Panhead. So come along for the ride down the salt with the man who is perhaps the best known motorcycle journalist.

MONSTER TRIKES FOR THE LONG HAUL–Check out our custom built, V-8 powered trike, designed by motorcycle legend, Don Center. Iron Horse is America’s premiere 3-wheeled, hot rod motorcycle!

JUNE 21 – SORE ASS RUN – PORT RICHEY TO PANAMA CITY — The Sore Ass Run will be quite a good distance this year, over 250 miles! This will be a rain or shine event and it will probably be raining somewhere so make sure you pack you rain gear! This will be a 7 card poker run with stops in Port Richey, Crystal River, Chiefland, Perry, Panacea, Eastpoint and Panama City. Registration starts at 8am with the first bike out by 9am and the last bike out by 10pm. Each paid poker hand will get an official t-shirt, official patch and competition certificate.

The End Stop will be at Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant 15201 Front Beach Road. Panama City Beach, FL 850-235-2420. The Condo’s/Hotel is right across the street at Origin’s at Seahaven. 15100 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach

Reservation hotline is 888-908-0006 with the Reservation code – THROTTLE. Hands are $35 per person or $60 per couple. Hotel/condo rates vary per size of the room and couples in a room. Three couples can get a three bedroom condo for as little as $77 per couple – Beach view for a three bedroom will be $87 per couple! What a deal!!! For more info call Full Throttle Magazine at 813-814-1424

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Stops include these locations:
Port Richey – Prime Time Bar and Grill
Crystal River / Homosassa – Crystal River Harley-Davidson
Chiefland – BBQ Bills
Perry – Spring Creek Lounge
Panacea – Posey’s Steam Room
Eastpoint – White Eagle Lounge
Panama City Beach – Sharkey’s Beachfront Restaurant

Make plans as this is a full day of riding and a great party at the end. Any other questions please call us at 813-814-1424 or e-mail tonyc@fullthrottleusa.com

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RICK FAIRLESS INTRODUCES NEW BETTIE FRAME–Dallas, TX (May 13, 2008)- Rick Fairless is proud to announce the availability of his new innovative frame, ?Bettie.? A frame this unique could only come from the mind of Rick Fairless and the craftsmen at Strokers Dallas, and it is now available to become part of your next project!

Built to carry an 18″ x 300 rear tire on a rigid frame, this one of a kind frame is constructed from custom bent .120 six inch tubing that has been sectioned to contain both the oil and the gas in the same tube. A 2″ dead air space insulates the oil tank from the gas tank.

?Bettie? comes with rear axle and axle covers, and is also available in a softail frame.

SPECS:
Frame: 3 out- 1 up
Rake: 45 degrees
Neck Height: 19″
Rear Wheel: 18″ x 300
Front Wheel: 21″
Secondary Belt Drive: RSD
Overall Frame Length: 71.5″

For more information, or to place an order, call the Strokers Dallas parts department at 214-357-0707 or visit them online at www.strokersdallas.com.

LEATHER SHIRT FOR HARD RIDIN WOMEN— Designed for those times when you just don?t need a jacket but want protection.

Leather designer, Bob Kay, created the midnight black shirt especially for hard ridin women. It offers full protection in a light weight and has the feel of lamb and the durability of cowhide in a light weight.

Check it out in the Black Market.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 PRODUCTION UNDERWAY–The new XR1200 is officially rolling off the assembly line in Kansas City for delivery to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Some of us had been hoping that with the return of the Indy Mile to the U.S. this year, Harley Davidson would take the opportunity to unveil the XR1200 to the home folks, but, reading through the news item makes it look less likely.

NEW EUROPEAN FEATURE DESTINED FOR BIKERNET.COM– I just shot a feature about a real good guy name Al, age 67 now, who has been riding all his life long on self bobbed bikes.

What you see here is a former 79′ E-Glide, formerly purchased with all the crap that can be found on stock Glides.

Many custom built details. Even the handshift is built by Al himself. He is a huge fan of the USA and a few years ago the bike looked like a WLA, army-green with the Army-star on the tank.

It is because as kid he experienced the invasion of US-troops in 1945 in our region as liberation. After weeks of heavy bombing by allied forces Brits and esp US troops marched in and not a single more bomb fell. It was the quietest and safest Easter then in ’45 that Albert ever had as kid.

He rode all kinds of Harleys, always bobbed, for it’s his style ever since. It would be a great pleasure and honor for him to appear on Bikernet.com.

I personally think he deserves a notice coz he is one of the most US-patriotic non-Americans I’ve ever met.

–Andreas

Of course we’ll feature it–Bandit

GUN SUPPORTERS NEED TO STEP UP–Please vote on this gun issue question with USA Today. It will only take a few seconds of your time. Then pass the link on to all the folks you know. Hopefully these results will be published later this month. This upcoming year will become critical for gun owners with the Supreme Court accepting the District of Columbia case against the right for individuals to bear arms.

First – vote on this one.Second – launch it to other folks and have THEM vote -then we will see if the results get published.

Vote in the USA Today poll – click on the link below.The Question is:

Does the Second Amendment give individuals the right to bear arms?

Vote here:http://www.usatoday.com/news/quickquestion/2007/november/popup5895.htm

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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS SPECIAL REPORTS–SENIOR BIKERNET REPORTER MAKES HARD RUN, AMSOIL OFFICIAL OIL OF STURGIS, SUCKER PUNCH WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE, HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL STARS IN NEW INDIANA JONES MOVIE, SMOKE OUT 9 COMING IN JUNE, SOUTH SIDE KUSTOMS 3rd ANNUAL CHARITY BIKE RAFFLE AND KNOCKOUT FEATURED ON CHOPPER CHALLENGE JUNE 18TH.

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KNOCKOUT FEATURED ON CHOPPER CHALLENGE JUNE 18TH–“We kicked ass,” Ralph Randolf said, “we took the crew skydiving, boxing, you name it.” Ralph and his crew built a Chopper Challenge bike in two weeks for the show due to be aired on CMT. This particular chopper was built with the support of Jim Beam for Robbie Gordon, NASCAR champ, to be auctioned off for Operation Home Front, a Veterans’ charity. OHF supports Veteran’s families during tough times.

“Wait till you see the wheels Renegade built for my bike,” Ralph said. I guess I’ll have to tune in to see the build.

NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS PLEASE VOTE JUNE 3rd– US Senate, Rob Andrews (D-NJ) who is looking to unseat long time helmet law advocate, US Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ).Andrews will continue his battle with Lautenberg in the final showdown on the June 3rd Democratic primary. History shows that New Jersey has not elected a Republican since 1972 and this year isn’t lining up to be any different.

So, whomever prevails as the victor on June 3rd will likely roll easily through their opponent in the general election this fall.

Candidate Rob Andrews needs the help of motorcyclists from across the country in his battle against Lautenberg. To support Rob Andrews for Senate, visit http://robandrewsforchange.com/ and consider making a small donation.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT KNOW WHO LAUTENBERG IS HE IS A MAJOR FORCE BEHIND THE FEDERAL BLACKMAIL OF TRYING TO WITHOLD HIGHWAY FUNDS FROM STATES THAT RPEAL HELMET LAWS.

–Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
www.bikerrogue.com

REPORT FROM IRAQ–Here is a shot of my son in law Kyle that I pulled off yahoo news website, we are very proud of the guy!

–Kent
Lucky Devil metal works
Houston

BIKERNET.COM MOPED STUDY– from what I read motorbikes and mopeds are considered to be safer than cars over there.

I just figured you might get a kick out of those images I ran into. I knocked off for the day to visit with some friends and remember all the fine folks who have served over the years, I hope you are having a good day!

–Kent

Click to see morefrom Lucky Devil

BELRAY’S NEW WEB SITE LAUNCHED–May 23, 2008?In its phase of strategic branding that began in 2006 with a new logo and visual identity, Bel- Ray Company, Inc. launched a redesign of its website and since has continued to grow and expand the site?s content and user friendliness.

The newest addition to the website is the Career Page which offers a list of jobs currently open at Bel-Ray. The page allows you to navigate through the jobs and submit online applications to the company.

?We have had tremendous online success since the redesign and launch of our website. This new page is just one of many new ones to come this year. We are hoping that the Career Page will stimulate applications from qualified and industry related candidates,? said Anna Roberts, Bel-Ray?s Marketing Manager.

The bold, freshly designed site (www.belray.com) currently provides excellent technical information about products, expanded information about Bel-Ray news and events, a full section devoted to Bel-Ray?s racers and riders, and a Contact Us page that displays all Bel-Ray?s international distributors. One of the most important features of the website is a search that allows visitors to find any Bel-Ray product in which they are interested. The Consumer product page also features six different product placement charts which demonstrate the Bel- Ray products that should be used on different parts of a bike.

Bel-Ray will continue to update its website including a Bel-Ray dealer locator, industrial product placement feature and mining field performance button. Be sure to continue to check in and send us an email with your comments.

for more information Please contact:
Anna Roberts
+1 (415) 255-0250
aroberts@belray.com

SOUTH SIDE KUSTOMS 3rd ANNUAL CHARITY BIKE RAFFLE– is American Red Cross Themed Bike, Benefits American Red Cross Greater Buffalo Chapter (100% of Proceeds) – $10.00 each or 3-$25.00 , Tickets will be available thru www.buffaloredcross.org or any events South Side Kustoms and American Red Cross attend/host. You can also check status of bike’s progress vis South Side Kustoms website or South Side Kustoms MYSPACE Page www.myspace.com/powerflames ,

TICKETS ARE ON SALE , they will be available thru South Side Kustoms, American Red Cross or any of our events we will be at with the bike!

South Side Kustoms SUPPORTS OUR TROOPS! As Well as Law Enforcement/Firemen/EMTs – WE Give mentioned service personel (active/reserve/gaurd/retired) a 10% off discount on parts (excludes sales/discounts/apparel/helmets) OR $1,000 off a custom built motorcycle! It’s the least we can do to say THANK YOU for doing what you do!

South Side Kustoms
146 Barnard St.
Buffalo, Ny 14206
716-823-6279
1-800-675-3191
email- southsidekustoms@verizon.net
website – www.south-side-kustoms.com

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BIKERNET REVIEW FROM READER–I have been a BikerNet.com subscriber since ’04ish and want to say thanks for the work that you have put into the site. It is really a solid piece of work! What you have out there makes perfect sense… and you can’t beat the “life experiences” and books in the Cantina!

Right now, I am working on the business model for my site (let’s just say… I am not keeping an friggin’ inventory again!)… but in the meantime I am looking to simply get the name out there–AlphaBiker.com. There is so much bullshit out there in the form of “event listings” and “biker related sites” that I said screw it and put something together that is simple, fairly comprehensive, and covers most aspects of what I think everyone should know if you ride American made motorcycles… in addition to giving me a public place to share my stories from the road with like-minded folks.

You may recognize our logo artwork… I think Jon Towle would… anyway… LOL! I had him do some work for me a few years back when I was doing a side gig as a parts re-seller (under “Phuckin’ Biker, Inc. … believe it or not… yeah I was incorporated in the state of VA)… He definitely helped with the t-shirt sales! He is a funny mother-fucker… not very goddamned timely… but a blast to work with.

I had done about nine months worth of advertising in Easyriders a couple years ago… working with Tony Frey… but I never really got the return that I had hoped… so this go-round… we are toning down the name… and sticking with online advertising only.

I can see us graduating to a full-sponsor level at some point (your program is ingenious by the way) … but for now… I think just doing some basic stuff to get the word out there is the direction we want to go.

-Chuck DeCost
chuck@alphabiker.com

SMOKE OUT NINE COMING IN JUNE, BE THERE, BE THERE–The 9th Annual Smoke Out East sponsored by Bikernet.com is taking the Farmington dragstrip in North Caolina by force and it will be the craziest Smoke Out ever. ? Friday June 20 to Sunday June 22nd, 2008. Hours for the event are 6pm to 11pm Friday, 11:30 am to 11pm Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

We have added not only drag racing but one more twist with the Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow. A fast paced and funny, death-defying daredevil stunt spectacular with the glitter, glamour, and gut-wrenching thrills of a Vegas show – guaranteed to please, amuse, and amaze audiences of all ages. Fire Eating, Sword Swallowing and Snake Charming just for starters. Thrill Kill Jill is smoke’n hot and sure to entertain

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL STARS IN NEW INDIANA JONES MOVIE–Customized Springer Softail Classics will join H-D Museum Collection.

MILWAUKEE (May, 22, 2008) ? A Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Classic features prominently in the new Indiana Jones movie ?Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? opening in theaters across the country on today.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, the latest in the series of cult Indiana Jones movies stars Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf along with a 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Classic customized to reflect the movie?s 1957 period setting. The bike?s starring role comes during one of the film?s signature action-packed chase scenes, and features Shia LaBeouf tearing through a college campus with Harrison Ford along for the ride as a passenger.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company prepared five bikes for this movie and was closely involved with the on-set handling of the bikes. After the completion of the filming, two of the bikes will be returned to the Motor Company and will be on display in the soon-to-be-opened Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Museum, which opens to the public on July 12 in Milwaukee.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson?s web site at www.harley-davidson.com .

SUCKER PUNCH WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE–Sucker Punch Sally’s is now producing billet spoked wheels cut in- house, these are shown with black powder coat.

George Sedlak, Evel Knievel’s painter did the killer paint and pinstripe on this high-performance Sucker Punched Sportster that is sitting in one of Bruce Rossmeyer’s dealerships.

–Ken

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK– Some good advice from the best H-D Service Manager of all times “You gotta be tuff if your gonna be dumb”!! John Cartner, Tilley Harley Davidson. Workin there since ’72.

–Pablo

AMSOIL Official Oil of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally–AMSOIL is now the Exclusive Official Oil of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally . Sturgis is one of the biggest events for motorcyclists, with more than 500,000 riders attending the rally each year. Visit the AMSOIL booth on Main Street west of Junction Avenue or visit our oil change facility in the Pamida parking lot on Lazelle Street.

SENIOR BIKERNET REPORTER MAKES HARD RUN– I wanted to see a brother, so I was in Nawlins (New Orleans) at 4:00PM, at the restaurant at 5:00, had supper with a brother at 5:30 and back home in Florida by 5:00 the next day and having supper at 5:30.

Not bad for a old man LOL.

–Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
www.bikerrogue.com

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BIKERNET THURSDAY GOTTA PACK FOR VEGAS NEWS ALERTS–TERRY NESBITT JOINS LS MOTORSPORTS AS VICE PRESIDENT SALES/MARKETING, RM AUCTIONS PAYS TRIBUTE, KRAFT TECH IS HAVING A MASSIVE FRAME LIQUIDATION SALE, D&D DEALER NETWORK EXPANDS, ANOTHER MILITARY THEME BIKE HEADED YOUR WAY, STURGIS RALLY EVENTS, IN THE WIND, THE CONTROVERSY BEHIND THE SLOGAN, RIVERA PRIMO PART OF THE WEEK, DENNIS KIRK UPS ONLINE SALES AND CHROME EXCHANGE, HELMET DEMOGRAPHICS NEEDED, ROT N ROll ROT PRE-PARTY AND SPORTY BAGGER.

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BIKERNET YEAR OF THE SPORTSTER CONTINUES WITH NEW TECH–I’m writing to you to see if you would be interested in a story of my petite wife who loves to ride her own bikes but wished she was bigger so she could ride a bagger. I would do about anything for the love of my life, but since I couldn’t make her bigger I decided to do the next best thing. I took what was an ’86 red 883 around Christmas ’07, (some of the parts were Christmas presents), and went to work to create her a bagger and approximately 10 weeks later, just in time for her birthday, I rolled it out of the garage.

All work and fabrication was done myself except the painting. With a 5 gallon tank for distance, to supply the motor which was reworked to a 1200, the custom header pipes to accomodate the Rinehart Slip-ons and the gearing changes for better highway running, the fairing for protection, and the saddlebags and comining soon a quick disconnect chopped tourpack, she was ready to roll.

See the tech on the home page.

–Dan (AzHardan) Love
Hangout

ROT N ROll ROT PRE-PARTY!!! —Bring your bike, babe, and party hat to the top 5 ROT Pre-Parties! Our favorite biker locations have jumped on board to get this party started, RIGHT!

May 29th – Coyote Ugly – 7 Pm – 10 Pm
June 4th – Central Texas Harley Davidson – 6 Pm – 9 Pm
June 7th – Cowboy Texas Harley Davidson – 5 Pm – 8 Pm
June 11th – Biker Breakfast – 5:30 Am – 10: Am @ Antonos (183 & 35 location).
June 11th – Antonios – 6 Pm – 9 Pm

Don’t forget to bring cash in hand for your last minute ROT & XFC FIGHT TICKETS!

Here’s the bead blasted Bikernet Trophy for the Best Seat Contest. Shirley Zanelli won it, but I’m not finished with it just yet.–Bandit

BIKERNET FLORIDA POLICE REPORT–Ya can’t make up this stuff…! When southern Florida resident Nathan Radlich’s house was burgled recently,thieves ignored his wide screen plasma TV, his VCR, and even left his Rolexwatch.

What they did take, however, was “a generic white cardboard boxfilled with a grayish-white powder.” (That’s at least is the way the policereport described it.)

A spokesman for the Fort Lauderdale police said, “thatit looked similar to high grade cocaine and they’d probably thought they’dhit the big time.”

Later, Nathan stood in front of the numerous TV cameras and pleaded with theburglars: “Please return the cremated remains of my sister, Gertrude. Shedied three years ago.”

The next morning, the bullet-riddled corpse of a local drug dealer known asHoochie Pevens was found on Nathan’s doorstep. The cardboard box was theretoo; about half of Gertrude’s ashes remained. Scotch taped to the box wasthis note which said:

“Hoochie sold us the bogus blow, so we wasted Hoochie. Sorry we snorted yoursister. No hard feelings. Have a nice day.

–from Rogue

HELMET DEMOGRAPHICS NEEDED–I’m sure by now you know that the NTSB is onboardwith NHTSA and coming after us hot and heavy.

I’m working on a report to help MRO’s and needsome information on helmet demographics. I’veexhausted all my other resources and you’re mylast hope. I’m sure the MIC or some otherindustry insider has this information.

Basically, the helmet info I’m after is:
Global retail sales
U.S. retail sales
Average manufacturing cost

Any of the above, or any other industry helmetdemographics would be great.

Of course, since I’m writing a research report,having an actual source document to quote isneeded, but I’ll take whatever I can get.

–Stroker

DENNIS KIRK UPS ONLINE SALES AND CHROME EXCHANGE– Buy tires and parts online. There are some great deals online, especially for tires. Check out www.denniskirk.com. Their retail prices are lower than our dealer pricing with Drag Specialities! Front Black Wall Dunlop Harley Davidson MT90 for $94 plus shipping.

2. Re-chrome your old parts. Although our costs are going up, we are keeping our prices for newsletter customer and friends the same as 2007. Replate your lower legs for $199 per set. Price includes legs, endcap, and brand new chrome hardware.

3. Chrome exchange your parts instead of buying new. For most parts, chrome exchange is about 50% of the new Harley price. 9 spoke “wagon” wheels for $325 per wheel (2007 pricing).

4. Take your bike to a local custom shop for repairs. Their rates are less and they work fast. For a recommended shop in your are, drop us a line and we will ask a local customer for their opinion.

5. Matching one piece mirror polished rotors. Made to match Street Glide wheel, 9 spoke “wagon” wheels, and Fatboy/Deuce/laced wheels. Only $89 per rotor.

BIKERNET WEEKLY TECH ADVICE COLUMN FROM DENNIS KIRK–What is the difference between triple plate, triple chrome, and 35 step?

CHROME IS INVISIBLE! This one of the coolest things I know about plating. The top layer of plating is chrome, but it is invisible! It is only about 10 millionths of an inch thick (0.01 thousanths, 0.25 microns). A human hair is about 1 thousanth, or 100 times thicker.

A PART LOOKS SHINY BECAUSE OF BRIGHT NICKEL: Since chrome is invisible, when you look at a part, you are actually looking at the layer of plating below the chrome. This top layer of nickel is called bright nickel. When a part comes out of the green bright nickel tank (see picture), it is shiny just like after chrome.

Triple Plate: This usually means that a part has copper, nickel, and chrome plating on it. It doesn’t say how much, or how many layers.

Triple Chrome: Usually means the same as triple plate. You can’t put 3 layers of chrome on a part. Chrome will only stick to nickel, so a part must have at least one layer of nickel.

Below is a list of the typical layers of plating, in order of application onto the part.

But before plating, the most important step for appearance is polishing. 70% of the way a part looks after it is chrome plated is how it was polished to begin with. This is also the least expensive step to improve the appearance of a part. Plating cannot compensate for poor polishing.

1. Nickel strike: Only nickel will stick to aluminum, so the first layer must be nickel. This nickel layer seals the aluminum and provides the last layer of defense for corrosion protection. More than 25% of the effort to plate a part is just to get this first layer of plating to stick properly. If you would like to know more about “pre-plate”, let us know.

2. Copper: Copper plating “levels”, or somewhat fills in the polishing marks. Since copper is soft, you can polish the part a second time after plating and make it look really smooth. Show chrome parts MUST have copper plating on them in order to look silky smooth.

3. Semibright nickel: This layer of nickel provides corrosion protection. It is the thickness layer of nickel on the part.

4. Bright nickel: This layer give a part its shiny look, and provides corrosion protection.

5. Chrome: An amazing metallic clear coat. Very thin, but extrememly hard and corrosion resistant.

PLATING IS LIKE ARMOR: The more layers of plating you have, the longer it will last and the better it will look.

What’s better, 25 step process or 35 step process? Who cares. It is all about the layers of plating and thickness. You can divide making toast into a 100 steps if want.

BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO / 5-29-08–CHAIN BASKET w/PRO-CLUTCH & TPP VARIABLE PRESSURE CLUTCH ASSIST ASSEMBLY–Here’s a package that’ll update your 1990-2006 Evo & Twin Cam models (except 2006 Dyna)with a much improved Rivera Primo Pro-Clutch & our TPP Variable Pressure Clutch Assistassembly, all enclosed in a newly-engineered aluminum basket complete with a 36 or 37-tooth chain sprocket.

The Pro-Clutch is an industry-favorite. To begin with, you’ll benefit by increasing clutch surfacearea by nearly 100%, yet hand control at the lever is smooth & positive. This diaphragm spring-type clutch consists of a steel inner hub & aluminum outer hub, filled with a 9-piece Kevlar clutchpack.

Beyond that, you’ll find our TPP Variable Clutch Assist?. This centrifugal-style assembly, complete with its four actuating arms which move outward under load, applies additionalpressure against the pack. Now you’ll have up to 60% more clutch pack compression, evenunder the influence of high horsepower, yet you’ll be able to use a lighter diaphragm springyielding nearly 50% easier clutch lever effort, all without the loss of performance.

These kits are in stock & ready to ship. Select yours from the listing below:

1053-0020 Basket & Clutch Kit / Includes Pro-Clutch $ 828.92 w/TPP Variable Clutch Assist Assembly & 36-Tooth Chain Sprocket (Note: Does Not Include Starter Ring Gear)
1053-0021 Basket & Clutch Kit / Includes Pro-Clutch $ 828.92 w/TPP Variable Clutch Assist?Assembly & 37-Tooth Chain Sprocket (Note: Does Not Include Starter Ring Gear)

–Rivera Primo
12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraprimoinc.com

IN THE WIND, THE CONTROVERSY BEHIND THE SLOGAN–The term “in the wind” as you know, is one that’s an old one in bikercircles. Ya’ gotta’ git’ in da’ wind man…wanna’ be in da’ wind again bro,etc. Hell, as most of ya’ prolly’ know, there’s even a well establishedmagazine by Paisano, covering the culture, called ‘In The Wind’ (I’m asubscriber).

Now then, my question is: you guys who ride with windshields on yourbikes… how can you be “in the wind” if you use a wind-shield?? Do theadvantages outweigh the disadvantages (i.e. a dilution of the experience,looks, etc.) so that it’s actually an enhancement as far as the enjoyment ofthe ride is concerned — especially in bug rich states during springtime –to the point were you just like to ride with one permanently?

I’ve never ever ridden a bike with a shield — not even on thousand milersin one sitting as a kid back in the day, so I don’t know what it’s like.But in any case, I guess I just don’t dig the look for my own personalset-up (see attachment) nor the not so hardcore connotations attached to it,but that’s just me, take no offense. I just happen to like a shield more ona Vespa type deal, or a cop bike, or similar.

All smart-ass retorts by the shield crowd are welcome

–Andreas

STURGIS RALLY EVENTS–I?m listing rides and bike shows in the Rally magazine. It will be a simple listing, referring people to the website where they can get more details. It?s free, it?s all inclusive (meaning we?ll list anyone?s ride/bike show). Can you think of anything I?m missing? Need by, well, today!

Rides
8/2 Black Hills Moonlight Poker Run Benefit
8/3 23rd Annual Black Hills ABATE Poker Run
8/3 Ride with Rick (Fairless)
8/4 6th Annual Sturgis Mayor?s Ride
8/5 Gypsy Tour
8/5 3rd Annual Gay Mens Biker Run
8/5 10th Annual Custer Mayor?s Ride/Poker Run
8/5 Cycle Source Magazine Ride
8/7 Sturgis AA Annual Serenity Ride
8/7 Bike for Breast Cancer Awareness Ride
8/7 Legends Ride
8/7 Lehman Trikes Owners Group Pride Ride

Bike Shows
8/3 Bike Shows
8/3 2nd Annual Trike Wars: The Battle of Three – Trike and Sidecar Show
8/3-8/6 Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building
8/4 The Horse Backstreet Choppers Sturgis Bike Show
8/5 Boss Hoss Show and Shine
8/5 6th Annual Metzeler V-Twin Custom Bike Contest
8/7 The Legend Top 50 Custom Bike Show
8/7 20th Anniversary Rat?s Hole Custom Bike Show
8/7 Hamster?s Annual Ride In
8/8 Premier BikerNet.COM Bike Show Brouhaha of the Century

ANOTHER MILITARY THEME BIKE HEADED YOUR WAY–Jerry from Rolling Sixes told me to drop you an email, that you may be able to help me out or may be do a feature on my bike. I have enclosed a couple photos of our new STINGER base model. This bike starts at only $17k. If you are interested in running it, I an email over a bunch more photos and specs.

I also have a American Red Cross Mash Themed bike up for raffle that benefits my local chapter of the American Red Cross if you would like to look at that. tickets are $10.00 each or 3-$25.00 and being raffled June 29th 2008.

I’d also like to know how I go about getting a clickable or just banner up on your site.

–Jason McCudden(owner)
South Side Kustoms
146 Barnard St.
Buffalo, Ny 14206
716-823-6279
1-800-675-3191
email- southsidekustoms@verizon.net
website – www.south-side-kustoms.com

We’ll take care of all of the above.–Bandit

D&D DEALER NETWORK EXPANDS–Hit these shops for all your exhaust needs and Zippers/D&D EFI systems for pure performance (see the Bikernet tech on the Bandit system). Or click on the banner above to find the D&D dealer nearest you. 1) DW Motors LLC 122 Clinton St. New Britain, CT 06053 860-518-6090

2) Parts Direct Inc. 5115 S Arville St # B. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-214-6400

3) ICS Auto Repair 700 Hamilton Blvd. South Plainfield, NJ 07080 908-753-9555

4) Sinister Powersports 24023 Ann Arbor Trl. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-359-1600

5) Northshore Motorcycles 2056 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-352-5555

6) Steele’s Custom Cycle 68 Schraalenburgh Rd. Harrington Park, NJ 07640 201-767-6707

7) Hugh Country H-D 3761 Monarch St. Frederick, CO 80516 303-833-6777

8) International Motorcycle Procurement 8248 Oswego ST. Sunland,CA 91040 818-352-7184

9) California Choppers 1490 Howard Ave. San Francisco, CA 94103 415-431-8181

10) Area 51 Motorsports Inc. 978 E Arrow Hwy Covina, CA 91724 626-732-2866

11) ASM Performance 735 John Fitch Blvd. South Windsor, CT 06074 860-528-8682

12) Bikes Bay 3805 Airport Frwy. Bedford TX 76021 817-354-1400

13) Oak Grove Choppers 11925 SE 22nd Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-659-0053

14) WFO Motorsports Inc 3969 Lake Dr. Pontoon Beach, IL 62040 618-709-7155

15) Rob’s Cycle Supply 3812 Brewerton Rd. North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-292-6878

16) H-D of Ft Myers 2160 Colonial Blvd. Ft Myers, FL 33907 239-275-4647

17) Montgomery County H-D 1217 S. Trooper Rd. Norristown, PA 19403 610-666-5122

18) JD’s Cycle Works 1070 Apple Butter Rd. Bethleham, PA 18015 610-297-0321

19) Gear Driven Performance N 3843 Hwy 58 Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-6400

20) Roadhouse Cycles 1640 E Schneidmiller Ave Post Falls, ID 83854 208-457-1150

21) Central Texas H-D 2801 N IH 35 Round Rock, TX 78664 512-652-1200

22) The Motorcycle Shop 400 W Potter Dr. Archorage, AK 99518 907-561-1165

23) Scott Ulrich’s Motorcycle Acc. 333 Main St. Shoemakersville, PA 19555 484-665-0161

24) Kokesh Motorcycles 18511 Hwy 65 East Bethel, MN 55011 763-786-9050

–Jennifer

KRAFT TECH IS HAVING A MASSIVE FRAME LIQUIDATION SALE–There’s too many deals to post here in the news click on their banner and check them out.

K10073 TC 88B Stock 38? R 2″ S
$ 1,752.75
$ 788.75

K15010 Softail 180 30? R 0″ S
$ 1,476.00
$ 664.00

K19015 Softail 200 38? R 8″ S 4″ BBS
$ 1,885.75
$ 848.50

K16061 Rigid 180 38? R 4″ S 1.5″ BBS
$ 1,174.50
$ 550.00

K19201 FX/FL Stock 30? R 0″ S
$ 836.00
$ 400.00

K17051 FXR Stock 30? R 0″ S
$ 1,103.50
$ 496.50

K17052 FXR Stock 34? R 2″ S
$ 1,103.50
$ 496.50

RM AUCTIONS PAYS TRIBUTE–RM Auctions will pay tribute to the innovative work of some of the automotive industry’s earliest pioneers when the annual Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event rolls into Rochester, Michigan in August.

The single-day event will offer over 100 years of automotive history for bids, placing a spotlight on a collection of rarely seen, unusual and significant vehicles. Also set to cross the auction block are a range of vintage luxury automobiles.

Please find below a media release on this exciting summer event for your consideration. Further information, highlights, images and interviews are all available upon request.

–Amy Christie
RM Auctions, Inc.
One Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario N0P 1A0
tel: 519 352 4575 fax: 519 351 1337
website: www.rmauctions.com

TERRY NESBITT JOINS LS MOTORSPORTS AS VICE PRESIDENT SALES/MARKETING–DIAMO USA SALES INCREASE 61% IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2008–LS Motorsports announced today the hiring of Terry Nesbitt for the newly created position of VP Sales/Marketing. According to Matt Solo, President of LS Motorsports, ?We are very excited to have Terry join our team. He brings many years of industry experience and is an excellent fit for our company?.

Nesbitt states, ?I am very excited at this opportunity. My focus it to continue developing our dealer network, accelerate retail, and build the Diamo brand while growing revenue. We already have a great market presence based on the efforts of an established dealer network and very high quality products. It is our ultimate goal to establish Diamo USA as a major player in this industry?.

Solo also stated, ?Although the industry is experiencing challenging times, we continue to enjoy dramatic growth. Our first quarter sales grew by 61% versus the first quarter of 2007 and we expect the remainder of 2008 to continue that momentum. In addition to our sales increase, we are also very proud to announce a 90% increase in our dealer network for the same period?.

LS Motorsports is the parent company of Diamo USA, a US company designing and producing innovative and proprietary products for the worldwide market. Diamo USA offers distinctive unique quality products, parts, clothing and accessories while providing industry leading programs and dealer support.

Corporate website is www.DIAMOUSA.com.

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BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS HEADLINES–NO CELL PHONES AT THE GAS PUMP, NEW MOTORCYCLE SOCIAL NETWORK FROM CYCLEWORLD, EL LOCO FOR SALE, BONNEVILLE RECORD BREAKER LOOKING FOR WOMAN RIDER, SPECTRO OILS APPOINTS NEW EXPORT MANAGER, EASYRIDER READER LOOKING FOR VHS, NEW PARTS FROM JOKER MACHINE, NEW CHROME TRANSMISSION OIL DIPSTICK FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON, AMERICAN IRON HORSE PURCHASE, BRASS BALLS BOBBERS IN BIKERNET STUDIO AND MORE.

Hey,

This will is a wild news. American Iron Horse was bought. You’ll see the story here. The LA Times featured a $120,000 MV Agusta F4CC, 1078cc, 6-speed model yesterday, but revealed that MV is in trouble based on Italian banking financial problems. They’re looking for a partner. You knew that Mid-USA filed Bankruptcy and other guys are having banner years. Oil prices have me baffled. And get this; Myrtle Beach wants to cancel all biker events.

We better hit the news quick:

Myrtle Beach officials: No more biker rallies–MYRTLE BEACH ? Furious and frustrated after the weekend shooting death of a 20-year-old Coastal Carolina University student, Myrtle Beach City Council members said Tuesday that they do not want motorcycle rallies in the city any more.

A group of local ministers and a bike-rally event promoter spoke to the council at a morning workshop Tuesday and implored the city to help them “do something” about the behavior they witnessed during the past weekend.Other groups have complained to city officials in previous years after the Atlantic Beach Bikefest biker rally and the Harley-Davidson spring rally.

“I experienced something … enough is enough,” the Rev. Tim McCray told the council on Tuesday. He said he and others had not slept for the past four days during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest, staying up to get a firsthand look at the parties that have for years concerned residents and prompted complaints. “They were up there partying, doing things they shouldn’t be doing.”

Grand Strand Connection is an umbrella group that is trying to help solve “issues that threaten the harmony of Myrtle Beach,” said McCray, the group’s founder.The group is bringing together local officials, clergy, hotel owners, restaurants and other groups that plan and hold events geared toward bikers to make the spring and fall bike rallies more organized.

McCray said he witnessed public sex acts and other behavior, not among the sport bikers who traditionally have come to the area during Memorial Day weekend, but among the 16- to 20-year-olds who arrive by the carload to party during weekend rally.

“We know the NAACP has you locked down,” McCray told the council. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has sued the city and area businesses for what it has called racist behavior during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest, which is visited predominantly by African Americans and happens around Memorial Day weekend.

Others argue that those who come to the Atlantic Beach Bikefest ? whatever their race ?don’t behave properly, don’t respect the city and its residents and cause more trouble than they are worth financially.

The NAACP has monitored the Bikefest and the Harley-Davidson spring rally to make sure people are treated fairly at both events.

Myrtle Beach Councilman Mike Chestnut, who appeared visibly upset by the weekend shooting of CCU student Corey Brooks, asked McCray and the others what they expect the city to do to make bike rallies more successful.

“Why should we invest in this event when we don’t in any other?” Chestnut asked. “Let me tell you what’s going to happen. The City Council is going to shut it down. We’re not going to have a 20-year-old shot because someone is too cheap to pay for a $20 parking space.”

Police have not confirmed a motive in the shooting.Hakim Harrell, an event promoter, said he understands the city’s concern, but hopes more organized activities scattered throughout the city would draw people away from Ocean Boulevard.

“We don’t care which rally it is, we’d just as soon stop them,” Mayor John Rhodes told the group.

“We don’t need them,” Rhodes said. “We can fill all the hotel rooms without bike weeks.”

? The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News

–from Rogue

Bad Ass Brass Balls Bobbers In Bikernet Studio–

The 411 on the Military Bike Build-Off

Darwin Motorcycles, Builder of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, came away with a win at the Military Bike Build-Off in Branson, Missouri held May 15-18, 2008. Dar talks about the components on the build and what makes a Brass Balls Bobbers really a Bad Ass Bike.

Brass Balls Bobbers competed with Scorpion Choppers, South Side Kustoms and Coyotes Customs in this tightly contested event.

Dar Holdsworth, President of Darwin Motorcycles, talks about the military motorcycle build. He built a raw, punch-you-in-the-mouth bobber sled.

George Emmons Najar of Horsepower Marketing producing.

Scott Meyers and his wife Susan: the new owners of American IronHorse have been on the receiving end of the firm’s problems as authorized dealers

AMERICAN IRON HORSE PURCHASE–Scott Meyers completes American IronHorse deal: “I want us to be the best, not the biggest”

The troubled Fort Worth, Texas, custom motorcycle manufacturer American ! IronHorse has been bought out from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by Scott Meyers, an American IronHorse dealer with custom shops in Montana and Minnesota.

Meyers is a former senior defense industry executive with an impeccable business career record and all the corporate credentials needed to indicate that he has the experience necessary to successfully rescue the business.

However, he is also a lifelong rider who hails from a family that has ridden since the 1920’s, and he became a custom shop owner five years ago with American IronHorse and Arlen Ness franchises.

With two dealerships, Rocky Mountain Choppers at Bozeman, Mt., and BlackWater Choppers of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Mn., Meyers comes at the acquisition from the position of being a dealer who is both committed to the brand, and has an insider’s experience of the difficulties the company encountered.

Within hours of his deal being approved by the bankruptcy court, Meyers gave AMD an exclusive interview that will be published in full in the July edition! . Meyers said: “American IronHorse swamped the market with bikes in 2005 and when inventory started to stick they agreed to pay for the flooring. In my view this is what ultimately caused the bankruptcy”.

Meyers says his aims are simple: “I want to create a sustainable, profitable business; I want to make the transition into it being so as quickly as possible, and as easy as possible for the firm’s dealer network. We are fully committed to supporting the American IronHorse brand in every way possible”.

“We will slim down the dealer network,” Meyers went on to say. “Those dealers who wish to stay with us will be asked to agree new dealer contracts, but the level of commitment we have to ensuring that their business dealings with American IronHorse are profitable is absolute”.

Meyers says that his dealerships spent a six-figure sum on flooring finance interest in 2006 alone, “so we fully understand the position that American IronHorse dealers have been in! . We are fully committed to establishing American IronHorse as the pre mium brand in manufacturing highly profitable custom motorcycles. My aim is that American IronHorse should be the best, not the biggest”.

Meyers cites the cycle of Harley’s own experience, with authorized Harley dealers seeing their businesses move from wait lists to discounts on MRSP’s in less than a decade. “We need to return exclusivity to the American IronHorse experience, and we can’t achieve this without supporting the profit objectives of our loyal dealers”.

Meyers has said that he is making ‘Good Faith’ offers to dealers in respect of warranties and finance. “We have agreed terms with Textron for them to continue to offer flooring programs to American IronHorse dealers. While dealers themselves, rather than the company, will have to pay for that finance, our manufacturing policies will ensure that inventory can be financed profitably and moved quickly”.

“In terms of standing behind the motorcycles built since the company started, we are going to ! honor warranties on all unsold bikes, and provide factory warranties for all bikes already on the road that have not yet had warranty claims”.

At this time the plan is for the existing management team to continue. Meyers went on to tell AMD that “the transition to our ownership will have been completed by the end of May and we will be in a position to make substantial capital available immediately to enable the business to re-start trading activities as soon as possible”.

NEW CHROME TRANSMISSION OIL DIPSTICK FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON—A Functional Accessory with the Bar & Shield LogoMILWAUKEE (May 29, 2008) ? This new Chrome Transmission Oil Dipstick ($21.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is a decorative and functional accessory designed for easy removal by hand, eliminating the need for a wrench. Its hexagon-shaped cap is chrome plated and features an embossed Bar & Shield logo. Chrome Transmission Oil Dipstick P/N 37103-08 fits 1987-1999 Evolution 1340-equipped models and most 1999-2006 Touring, 2000-2006 Softail and 1999-2005 Dyna models; P/N 66532-07 fits 2007-later Softail and Touring models. For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.

FROM THE BIKERNET PET RESCUE MISSION–Hey , Bandit what do you call a dog with no legs ?……. It doesn’t matter he ain’t coming !!!

–RON in TX.

JOKER MACHINE H-D Sensor Type Throttle Tube For Rubber Grips– Introducing our Billet Throttle Tube For (’08) Harley Davidsons with Sensor Type (non-cable operated) throttle grips!

Tube Features are:
Fully CNC machined billet construction with precision diamond knurl pattern to insure no-slip grip performance.

Our special “HARD BLACK” Anodized finish for exceptional smooth action and wear durability over plastic units.

Works super smooth due to the precise bore finish………works especially well with a light coating of lithium grease.

Allows Installation of virtually any rubber style hand grip (Joker Radial we recommend – p.n. 03-61) in minutes………simply remove the (2) screws from the stock H/D throttle housing, slide the old grip tube off, then slide our tube onto the gear found on the sensor unit!

03-88 H-D Sensor Type Throttle Tube For Rubber Grips $49.95

Radial Rubber Grips / Trim Caps

Introducing our Billet Throttle Tube For (’08) Harley Davidsons with Sensor Type (non-cable operated) throttle grips!

Tube Features are:
Fully CNC machined billet construction with precision diamond knurl pattern to insure no-slip grip performance.

Our special “HARD BLACK” Anodized finish for exceptional smooth action and wear durability over plastic units.

Works super smooth due to the precise bore finish………works especially well with a light coating of lithium grease.

Allows Installation of virtually any rubber style hand grip (Joker Radial we recommend – p.n. 03-61) in minutes………simply remove the (2) screws from the stock H/D throttle housing, slide the old grip tube off, then slide our tube onto the gear found on the sensor unit!

03-61BLK Black Radial Rubber Grips (Pair) $22.95
03-61R Red Radial Rubber Grips (Pair) $22.95
03-61W White Radial Rubber Grips (Pair) $22.95
03-62 Trim Cap for Joker Radial Rubber Grips, Raw (Pair) $9.95

–Kendall Rawson
Joker Machine
4668 Mission Blvd.
Montclair, CA 91773

EASYRIDER READER LOOKING FOR VHS– I talked to Kit at Easy Rider and he referred me to you. In 2000, a VHS tape was made of:Easyriders’ Top Fuel World Championship. ADBA (America Drag Bike Association)ran Top Fuel Bikes in Australia for the World Championship and Bill Furr from the USA was the winner.

I bought a copy of the tape (which was excellent) from ADBA. They had gone out of business,since then and I would like to purchase another tape as a spare because my husband & I like to watch it so much, I’m afraid it may wear out & it will break! We can’t copy it because of the copyright.

Kit said you may have an idea on where I could find the tape? I looked on the Internet but couldfind anything. Do you have any ideas? Enclosed is an attachment of the VHS tape.

Please send me any ideas:
Darlene Briner
jb1320@earthlink.net

SPECTRO OILS APPOINTS NEW EXPORT MANAGER–Spectro Oils promotes Ken Ciocci to Export Manager.

Brookfield, CT? Spectro Oils of America has promoted long time employee, Ken Ciocci, to the position of Export Manager of Intercontinental Lubrications Corporation.

?I am energized by Ken and have been over the years. Ken has worked in many capacities over the years at Spectro. He has continually driven success for the company, we expect that to continue in his new role as Export Manager? explained Spectro President, Dave Miller.

In 1981, Ken Ciocci started out in the sales department at Spectro and spent a great deal of time running NERTA and GNCC events. He left the company from 1988 to 1994 to pursue a private venture. Returning to Spectro Oils in 1994 as the National Sales Manager, Ken has been going full steam ahead ever since. Ken?s promotion to Export Manager of Intercontinental Lubrications Cooperation is a result of his considerable knowledge of motorcycling, deep sales experience, and strong record with Spectro Oils.

Spectro brands are manufactured and marketed by Intercontinental Lubricants Corp. of Brookfield, CT, ILC, one of the world?s foremost manufacturers and packagers of quality lubricants.

For more information on Spectro Oils, please visit: www.spectro-oils.com .

BONNEVILLE RECORD BREAKER LOOKING FOR WOMAN RIDER–As you know, using a women rider to set the records generates a lot of publicity. The last two years I have worked with Kimberly, and she has set five records now. I met Kimberly in December 2005, and she had never operated a motorcycle. By August 2006 she was setting two records in front of National Geographic TV film cameras and in 2007, she was filmed for NBC Jeep World Of Adventure Sports while setting three Land Speed Records. Kimberly still does not have the experience to handle a bike with high horsepower. For SpeedWeek 2008, I do not need a rider with a lot of experience, as the two bikes we have entered do not have a lot of hp. I would like to find an additional women rider, who would be interested in setting records and then accept the challenge of racing for the title of Women’s Fastest Motorcycle Rider. The new rules require that the rider have a m/c endorsement on their driver license.

We could build my GoldWing powered Streamliner for record attempts at 206, 211,213 and 232 mph records that I currently hold with my Streamliner. This would give the lady a chance to gain entry into the famed 200 MPH Club and a chance at the top ladies record of 229 mph set by Marsha Holly in the Don Vesco Streamliner. For some additional records we can install the sidecar on to the Streamliner, as this may be the best way to get the lady rider dialed in to the operation of a Streamliner.

–Kenny Lyon
kenylyon@hotmail.com
www.projectgoldwing.org
www.goldwingracingproject.info
310 637 6094

BIKERNET CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE DEAL OF THE WEEK– Well El Loco is for sale! Previously I sold it to a good friend and now he is willing to part with it for 16K. An article on El Loco can be found in the Bikernet archives, search El Loco on the home page Google thing. Anyone really interested should contact me at www.lonestarchoppers.com

–Larry

NEW MOTORCYCLE SOCIAL NETWORK FROM CYCLEWORLD–Hi, looking to hear from other motorcycle lovers who could give me advice in growing our new Motor Cycle Social Networking site.Can I ask you to link to the site and then get your comments and ideas?

Just go to the site, sign up for free and then “kick the tires”.Be a part of a group of Founding Members.www.cycleworldnetwork.com

We’re growing thanks to the buzz…www.cycleworldnetwork.com

–Jesse
cyclelover1@gmail.com

BIKERNET CIVIL SERVICE SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT–More ?At the Pump Woes?–The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents in which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling operations.

In the first case, the phone was placed on the car?s trunk lid during fueling; it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the gasoline pump.

In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to their face when fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car.

And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the thigh and groin as fumes ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket, rang while they were fueling their car.

You should know that:

Mobile Phones can ignite fuel or fumes.

Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they ring release enough energy to provide a spark for ignition.Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations, or when fueling lawn mowers, boat!, Etc.Mobile phones should not be used, or should be turned off, around other materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or dust, (i.e. solvents, chemicals, gases, grain dust, etc.)

Four Rules for Safe Refueling :

Turn off engine2) Don?t smoke.
Don?t use your cell phone – leave it inside the vehicle or turn it off.
Don?t re-enter your vehicle during fueling.
Don?t ever use cell phones when pumping gas.

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Old classic shots from Bob T.

Diamond Bar, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2005) – The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has published its policy for Smog Check certification of specially constructed vehicles (See attached). Publication was prompted by discussions with SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and officials with the state Attorney General's office. For the past year, SEMA had been working with appropriate agencies to dispel rumors and misunderstandings regarding California's vehicle registration and titling process so that specially constructed vehicles, including street rods, kit cars and replicas, can become properly registered, titled and emissions certified in the state. Under the BAR policy, the emissions controls of specially constructed vehicles are determined by one of two separate processes; (1) based on what the vehicle body or engine most resembles, or (2) model year or configuration of the engine installed.

In the first case, under the provisions of the Specially Constructed Vehicle Emission Control Program (commonly known as CA Senate Bill 100), a smog test referee compares the vehicle to those of the era that the vehicle most closely resembles to determine its model year. The vehicle's owner can then choose whether the inspector will certify the vehicle per the year of the body or the engine. If there is no close resemblance, the vehicle is classified as a 1960 model year. The Senate Bill 100 registration program is limited, however, to the first 500 applications for registrations of specially constructed vehicles submitted to DMV per year that meet the criteria. DMV doesn't categorize the vehicles into SB100 or not; the applicant does that.

In the second case, for specially constructed vehicles without a Senate Bill 100 sequence number, the only emissions controls required are those used when the engine was originally manufactured. For example, a Cobra kit-car using a 1968 351C Ford V8 would require all emissions equipment originally required for that model year engine. A dune buggy upgraded with a '91 L79 TPI GM V8 would require all emissions equipment used on that engine. More generally, if a configuration precedes 1966, no exhaust emissions controls would be required. If the configuration precedes 1961, no PCV system would be required. If a range of model years applies to any particular engine configuration, vehicle owners will have the option to select the model year of emissions controls to be used. Further, according to the BAR, new and rebuilt “crate” engines fall into this “range of model years” category. As an example in this category, the use of a Chevrolet 5.7L ZZ4 V8 engine in a replica of a '32 Ford roadster would require emissions equipment used found on the first 5.7L engines used in '67. Finally, and in some instances, vehicle owners may be required to provide engine information to aid in the identification and inspection process.

Currently, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registers “Specially Constructed Vehicles,” which are by definition built for private use, from a kit or some combination of new and used parts. The DMV does not assign a model year to these cars. Rather, the vehicle is assigned the year in which the application for registration is submitted to DMV. A “Specially Constructed Vehicle” application submitted to DMV today would not have a model year, but would have 2005 assigned as an asterisk year [*YR 2005]. However, this designation does not relate to the emission control requirements for the vehicle. The DMV's website has a detailed explanation of the process for registering “Specially Constructed Vehicles” (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/spcnsreg.htm). The website provides general emission control information and also outlines the previously mentioned Specially Constructed Vehicle Emission Control Program (Senate Bill 100 program). Consumers with questions regarding the Smog Check program may contact the Department of Consumer Affairs' Consumer Information Center at (800) 952-5210.

“For too long, misunderstanding of California's complex vehicle registration laws has created confusion among state hobbyists,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “Certain hobbyist vehicles, including those that could be classified as specially constructed, may be erroneously titled or registered. Consequently, owners may have paid reduced registration fees and avoided emissions testing requirements. BAR's documented policy for specially constructed vehicles should help clear the way for the many owners who fail to receive one of the 500 yearly Senate Bill 100 sequence numbers to properly title, register and smog check these vehicles.”

SEMA has also been actively pursuing a solution that provides these vehicle owners a reasonable period of time to voluntarily retitle their vehicles and pay appropriate fees. The California Legislature will consider legislation to provide amnesty from prosecution to vehicle owners who have mistitled or misvalued their vehicles. This bill will likely be considered in the 2006 legislative session. In the meantime, SEMA has vowed to work with all relevant parties to consider alternative approaches to protect vehicle owners who voluntarily reregister their vehicles, pay appropriate fees and fulfill BAR emissions requirements.

Founded in 1963, SEMA represents the $32 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,466 member companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for automakers and the specialty auto products industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765-0910: call 909/396-0289; or visit www.sema.org and www.enjoythedrive.com.